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Perennials

A perennial plant or perennial (Latin per, "through", annus, "year") is a plant that lives for more than two years. When used by gardeners or horticulturalists, this term applies specifically to winter hardy perennial herbaceous plants. Scientifically, woody plants like shrubs and trees are also perennial in their habit.

Perennials, especially small flowering plants, grow and bloom over the spring and summer and then die back every autumn and winter, then return in the spring from their root-stock rather than seeding themselves as an annual plant does. These are known as herbaceous perennials. However, depending on the rigors of local climate, a plant that is a perennial in its native habitat, or in a milder garden, may be treated by a gardener as an annual and planted out every year, from seed, from cuttings or from divisions.

Rudbeckia hirta 'Denver Daisy'

Rudbeckia hirta 'Denver Daisy'

Black-eyed Susan

'Denver Daisy' gives a mile-high performance with its bold, yellow blooms and dark-shaded centers. Although named to honor the western city, 'Denver Daisy' will benefit gardens nationwide. Extremely tolerant of heat and extreme weather conditions.

Enjoy the blooms of 'Denver Daisy' all summer long!

Rudbeckia hirtas are often short-lived perennials that are sometimes grown as annuals.

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Salvia COLOR SPIRES® 'Indiglo Girl'

Salvia COLOR SPIRES® 'Indiglo Girl'

Salvia

'Indiglo Girl' has the darkest color of the COLOR SPIRES® Series. Vibrant, indigo blue flowers are held in dark calyxes and are produced from late spring into early summer. They will rebloom later in the season if deadheaded.

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Salvia hybrid Rockin'® Fuchsia

Salvia hybrid Rockin'® Fuchsia

Fuchsia flowers each with a black calyx on tough plants.  This color is a true breakthrough for this type of Salvia. Hummingbirds, butterflies and bees all love it, which makes it great plant for pollinator gardens.

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Salvia nemerosa 'Rose Marvel'

Salvia nemerosa 'Rose Marvel'

An upright perennial with stunning spikes of rose-purple blooms that stand out against wavy, deep green foliage. A great addition to your perennial border.

Asexual propagation prohibited.

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Salvia nemerosa Marcus™

Salvia nemerosa Marcus™

Hybrid Sage

Numerous dark violet flower spikes on this very compact cultivar appear over a long season. Shear spent flowers regularly on Marcus™ to encourage continuous bloom. Salvia Marcus™ is drought tolerant and deer resistant.

Asexual propagation prohibited.

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Salvia nemorosa 'Blue by You'

Salvia nemorosa 'Blue by You'

A hybrid between Salvia nemorosa and Salvia pratensis, 'Blue by You' is both tolerant to heat and cold hardy. It has attractive spikes of lavender-blue flowers that will rebloom when spent flowers are removed.

Deer resistant.

Asexual propagation prohibited.

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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chamaeleon'

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chamaeleon'

Little Bluestem

A stunning ornamental grass with beautifully colored foliage! The upright leaves have excellent red coloration on the new growth. As they mature, they take on a mixture of green with white striping.

Asexual propagation prohibited without a license.

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Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation'

Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation'

Little Bluestem

'Standing Ovation' keeps a tight, upright habit throughout the season. The sturdy, spiky stems start out bluish-green and mature in the fall with a brilliant display of oranges, reds, yellows, and purplish-browns.

Tolerates a wide range of soils.

Deer resistant.

Asexual propagation prohibited.

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Scutellaria incana

Scutellaria incana

Downy Skullcap

This tall, native perennial has deep, violet blue flowers in mid-summe atop lush green foliage.  Can be found in a sunny meadow or a wood's edge.  Pollinator friendly.

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Sedum Dream Dazzler

Sedum Dream Dazzler

Incredible variegated foliage transitions from sage green to purple with pink edges. The more sun it gets, the more intense the leaf colors. Magenta flowers appear in early fall. A great choice for adding to rock gardens, borders, and containers.

Asexual propagation prohibited.

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Sedum SunSparkler® 'Dazzleberry'

Sedum SunSparkler® 'Dazzleberry'

Stonecrop

Low-growing blue gray foliage with deep berry blooms late summer thru fall. Great as a cut flower, drought tolerant, and deer resistant.

Asexual propagation prohibited.

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Sedum SunSparkler® 'Lime Zinger'

Sedum SunSparkler® 'Lime Zinger'

Stonecrop

Lime green foliage with contrasting red edges. Blooms pink flower heads that last late summer thru fall. Drought tolerant and deer resistant.

Excellent in rock gardens.

Asexual propagation prohibited.

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Sedum telephium 'Conga Line'

Sedum telephium 'Conga Line'

Stonecrop

Strong upright stems are covered in multicolored foliage topped with lovely peach and cream flowers in late summer. Foliage shifts from green and purple to burgundy tones during flowering. Short, compact habit plus a champion pollinator attractor!

Unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Sporobolus heterolepis

Sporobolus heterolepis

Prairie Dropseed

The threadlike leaves of this native grass produce a fine textured 2' dense mound. Color changes from green in spring and summer to orange in fall to a creamy color in winter. Delicately scented, slender flower stalks rise above the grass in July.

Slow growing, but well worth the wait. Extremely drought tolerant once established.

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Stachys monieri 'Hummelo'

Stachys monieri 'Hummelo'

Betony

'Hummelo' is very different from the more familiar Lamb's Ear. The foliage is oblong and textured forming upright clumps. The flower spikes are bright magenta and held by sturdy stems creating a strong vertical element.

Plant where it will have some room to spread.

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Tiarella 'Spring Symphony'

Tiarella 'Spring Symphony'

Foam Flower

'Spring Symphony' is a compact, sweet addition to a garden, sending up light pink/white flowering shoots in late spring. Light green leaves with black along the mid-ribs. Noted as well for a rainbow of winter foliage. Deer resistant.

Unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice'

Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice'

Foam Flower

Deeply cut, shiny green leaves with burgundy variegation along veins form a tidy clump in spring and winter. While the foliage of 'Sugar and Spice' could stand alone, pink buds and delicate white flowers steal the show when they emerge in spring. Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice' is an excellent low maintenance shade bloomer. The creeping habit of this foam flower makes it a good choice for edging.

Unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop'

Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop'

Butterfly Verbena

Verbena 'Lollipop' is a naturally dwarf form of the species and offers a short, mounding habit. Small clusters of lavender flowers produce an excellent flower canopy throughout the summer.

Its short stature makes it suitable for the front of a border or in a container. 'Lollipop' is low maintenance, makes a good cut flower and attracts butterflies.

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Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Purple'

Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Purple'

Verbena

Clusters of fragrant purple flowers of 'Homestead Purple' bloom throughout the summer. Verbena 'Homestead Purple' is a vigorous, low-growing plant that can easily spread 4 feet in a single growing season.

The hardiest selection of verbena, but well worth growing even if it is not hardy in your area.

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Veronica Venture™ Blue

Veronica Venture™ Blue

Dwarf Speedwell

This spreading perennial emerges with spikes of blue-purple blooms for an eye-catching scene. The upright habit and intense color add interest to your sun garden.

Unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Veronica spicata 'Giles van Hees'

Veronica spicata 'Giles van Hees'

Spiked Speedwell

From summer until frost, you and the butterflies are sure to enjoy 'Giles van Hees'. Striking pink flower spikes that continue to appear throughout the season.

Spreads rapidly, but neatly, this variety is fantastic for borders or containers. Give your garden the pink it needs all summer long with 'Giles van Hees'.

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