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Perennials
 Grass Prairie Dropseed The Grass 'Prairie Dropseed', Sporobolus heterolepis, is a native American prairie plant. It has an upright, arching growth habit. The highly nutritious seeds are much sought after by birds. Grows two feet high on any well-drained soil, and does particularly well on dry sand. As the seed ripens, it droops over. Prairie Dropseed produces a magnificent fountain of fine-textured, emerald green leaves, adding a touch of elegance to any planting. Considered by many to be the most handsome of the prairie grasses, it makes a well-defined and distinctive border when planted 18 to 24 inches apart.
Coral Bells Obsidian Plant the Obsidian with Coral Bells Lime Ricky, Marmalade or Peach Flambe for a fantastic color contrast. Like most Coral Bells, it thrives in partial sunlight but once established it will also grow in shade. Taller shoots of cream colored flowers appear on this evergreen variety in June. Use this coral bell as a ground cover, in rock gardens, as a border plant or as an edger along paths and walkways. The Coral Bells Obsidian, Heuchera 'Obsidian' (PP14,836), with it's Jet Black leaves, has the darkest foilage to date of the Coral Bells.
Coreopsis Autumn Blush The fern like leaves make a great contrast with the daisy shaped flowers. The Coreopsis Autumn Blush, Coreopsis 'Autumn Blush' (PPAF) is a wonderful new variety to the Coreopsis family. Coreopsis Autumn Blush looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. Autumn Blush is a long blooming plant that has beautiful yellow flowers with a burgundy colored eye turning to all burgundy in the fall. It tolerates the heat and humidity extremely well and flowers best in a sunny location.
Daylily Rosy Returns The Daylily Rosy Returns, Hemerocallis 'Rosy Returns' (Apps, '99,PP9779), is a dwarf variety that has large 4 inch bright rose flowers with a dark pink eye and yellow throat on green foliage. They will grow in almost any soil and handle drought to wet soil conditions. Rosy Returns will bloom from June until frost and may be hardy all the way to zone 2. Use for stand alone plantings, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs. Daylilies are some of the easiest plants to grow and are a good choice for any gardener.
Hosta Revolution Revolution will tolerate shade to partial sun and should be planted in any moist, well-drained spot. A great choice for any beginner gardener. The Hosta Revolution, Hosta 'Revolution', is a sport of the popular hosta Loyalist which in turn is a sport of the hosta Patriot. The lavender flowers of this hosta appear on 20 inch stems, however hosta’s are not known for their flowers. It is considered one of the most distinctive hosta's to be released in years.
Hosta Guacamole This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. Guacamole needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot. The white flowers of this fast growing hosta bloom in late summer, however, hosta’s are not known for their flowers. Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Guacamole is no exception. A great choice for any beginner gardener.
Geranium Hocus Pocus This beautiful perennial is unique in it has chocolate brown, almost bronze, foliage. A great plant for a beginner gardener.
Salvia Plumosa It has a plant height of 18” and a spread of 18-24” and stays in excellent compact form. Salvia ‘Plumosa’ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area. To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom.
Salvia Purple Rain With its dark green basal leaves and aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. It has a plant height of 18” and a spread of 12-18” and stays in excellent compact form. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers.
Iris Butter And Sugar Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’ is one of the most easily grown Iris’. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion.
Leopard Plant Othello It must have moist soil and should never be allowed to dry out.
Sea Thrift Splendins This plant is very floriferous in spring and early summer.
Veronica Goodness Grows Speedwell This upright perennial produces wonderful violet-blue flowers from June till September.
Hosta Sum And Substance A great choice for any beginner gardener.
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