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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.

Heuchera Primo™ 'Wild Rose'

Heuchera Primo™ 'Wild Rose'

Coral Bells

Primo™ 'Wild Rose' forms a nice dense mound of rosy purple leaves with deep gray veins.  Rosy pink flowers in summer are held upright on dark burgundy stems.  The low and tight habit makes it a great choice for containers or edging on paths while the flowers are a wonder in an arrangement for height!

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Heucherella 'Gold Zebra'

Heucherella 'Gold Zebra'

Foamy Bells

Extravagant, bright colors and tight crown make 'Golden Zebra' a must have for borders, ground cover or containers.

The deeply cut, yellow green leaves have lush red centers in spring. 'Golden Zebra's' nice small white flowers are often overshadowed by the striking foliage and dense, mounding habit.

Asexual propagation prohibited.

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Heucherella 'Sunrise Falls'

Heucherella 'Sunrise Falls'

Trailing Foamy Bells

'Sunrise Falls' is a vigorous spreader with large, yellow, maple-shaped leaves and distinctive red veins. Maintains gorgeous foliage color throughout the season. Fall foliage is accented with red tints.

The vigorous trailing habit makes 'Sunrise Falls' an excellent choice for a container or as a ground cover. Give this one room to spread. Spreads more rapidly in shade.

Asexual propagation is prohibited.

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Heucherella 'Tapestry'

Heucherella 'Tapestry'

Foamy Bells

Another star of the Heuchera and Tiarella hybrids, Heucherella 'Tapestry' was chosen as a "2009 New and Exclusive" plant by Terra Nova Nurseries. 'Tapestry' displays a blue-green color in the warmer months, followed by a dark vein and richer, center color in fall.

Large, colorful leaves year-round and pink starry blooms in the spring are just a few of 'Tapestry's' qualities that should land it a spot in your shade garden.

Asexual propagation prohibited.

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Hibiscus 'Airbrush Effect'

Hibiscus 'Airbrush Effect'

Large, vibrant blossoms light up the landscape throughout the summer months. The blooms are bright pink with a red eye and brushed with white. Makes a great accent plant in the sunny border.

Asexual propagation prohibited.

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Hibiscus 'Ballet Slippers'

Hibiscus 'Ballet Slippers'

Huge 7”, ruffled flowers are white with a deep red eye with petals that are edged with blush pink. These feminine flowers are produced all over the polished, upright, shrub-like clump of bright green foliage.

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Hibiscus 'Holy Grail'

Hibiscus 'Holy Grail'

We called this hardy hibiscus "the holy grail" from its inception because we knew we had something special. There's a whole lot to love about this plant, beginning with its incredible dark, near-black foliage of beautiful, oval shaped leaves. Rich, deep red flowers are enormous at 8-9 inches across. The red and black colors perfectly complement each other. As an added bonus, once the flowers are finished, bright green calyxes starkly contrast the dark foliage. Use in an area with consistent moisture as a focal point to build your garden around.

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Hibiscus 'Mars Madness'

Hibiscus 'Mars Madness'

Dark, coppery green leaves make a gorgeous backdrop for large, deeply-veined, magenta flowers that appear throughout late summer and early fall.

This stunning herbaceous perennial gets as big as a shrub each year offering a dramatic garden transformation.

Asexual propagation prohibited.

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Hibiscus 'Midnight Marvel'

Hibiscus 'Midnight Marvel'

Large, maple-like, dark burgundy leaves last throughout the spring and summer often turning a brilliant orange in fall. Huge, deep red blooms appear from summer into fall.

Asexual propagation prohibited.

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Hibiscus 'Starry Starry Night'

Hibiscus 'Starry Starry Night'

Rose Mallow

The deep mahogany foliage of 'Starry Starry Night' provides a beautiful contrasting background for the large flowers that bloom throughout the summer. The gradient hues of light and dark pink give the appearance of striped petals, adding to the appeal.

Asexual propagation prohibited.

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Hibiscus 'Summer in Paradise'

Hibiscus 'Summer in Paradise'

Red buds burst into large, pink-red blooms that create a show stopping sight against dark green, maple-like foliage. This stunning herbaceous perennial gets as big as a shrub each year offering an unforgettable garden transformation.

Asexual propagation prohibited.

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Hibiscus x Cranberry Crush

Hibiscus x Cranberry Crush

Summerific® Cranberry Crush Hibiscus

Summerific® Crenberry Crush Hibiscus is a naturally compact selection that works well in large containers. Large 7-8”, deep scarlet red flowers are produced all over the dense, rounded clump of deep green, leathery, maple-like leaves. This long blooming, award winner provides beauty all summer long and into the fall. This North AMerican native attracts bees and hummingbirds, but is deer resistant!

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Hosta 'Blue Ivory'

Hosta 'Blue Ivory'

Hosta

'Blue Ivory' is a showy sport off of 'Halcyon.' This medium sized hosta has thick, slug resistant foliage with large creamy white margins and a blue center. As summer prgresses the margins lighten into a bright white and center deepens into a blue-green. Lavendar flowers in mid summer.

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Hosta 'First Frost'

Hosta 'First Frost'

Hosta

This sport of 'Halcyon' offer the the same intense blue center, complimented with pure white variegation. 'First Frost' emerges early in the spring with bright gold margins that fade to pure white later in the season. The leaves hold up well in the garden all season long until the first frost of fall. Light lavendar flowers dance 28" above the foliage in the summer attracting pollinators and hummingbirds.

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Hosta 'June'

Hosta 'June'

Hosta

'June' has won numerous awards and continues to be a favored Hosta variety. Its leaves are medium density which makes it rather tolerant of cultural conditions and pests and the color combination possibilities make it a bit of a standout.

The leaves have blue margins with chartreuse centers that can brighten to a creamy yellow with a good dose of morning sun.

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Hosta 'Patriot'

Hosta 'Patriot'

Hosta

 Hosta 'Patriot' has such striking foliage with its deep green centers and bright white leaf edges that it has become one of the most popular hostas since its release in 1992.

It will tolerate full sun, if provided enough moisture, as well as add some light and interest to a shady spot.

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Hosta 'Stained Glass'

Hosta 'Stained Glass'

Hosta

Large, golden leaves with a blue-green margin provide a stunning, coarse-textured underlay beneath stalks of light lavender blooms that appear throughout the summer.

The dramatic foliage color is a great mass planting addition to brighten up your shade garden.

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Hosta 'Vulcan'

Hosta 'Vulcan'

Hosta

This hybrid from renowned Hosta breeder Hans Hansen is a vigorous grower with wide green margins surrounding a white central portion. The color holds well through the summer and doesn't fade out like many other variegated Hostas.

Lavender summer blossoms complete the look.

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Hosta Shadowland® 'Autumn Frost'

Hosta Shadowland® 'Autumn Frost'

Hosta

''Autumn Frost' is a sport of award winning 'First Frost' and is a showier version with wider margins. Leaves emerge frosty blue with thick, bright yellow margins that lighten to creamy white as the summer progresses. A medium mound that tops with lavendar flowers mid to late summer. These tough plants are perfect for any shade garden.

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Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'

Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'

Blueflag

Upright, strappy foliage emerges a nice purple color in the spring and turns green as it matures.  Best used around a pond's edge or where it can get adequate water.

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Kniphofia hybrid POCO™ 'Orange'

Kniphofia hybrid POCO™ 'Orange'

With all of the summer-long bloom power of the best kniphofias but in a dwarf form, Poco™ Orange opens new planting possibilities in borders and beds with bright orange hummingbird magnets from July through October.

Asexual propagation is prohibited.

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Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon'

Lamium maculatum 'Purple Dragon'

Spotted Nettle

Lamium 'Purple Dragon' has large, deep purple, snapdragon-like flowers over bright silvery foliage. 'Purple Dragon' is deer resistant and makes a nice component plant for mixed containers.

Asexual propagation prohibited.

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Lamium maculatum Anne Greenaway

Lamium maculatum Anne Greenaway

The yellow, green, and silver variegated foliage of this slow spreader adds a cheerful splash of color to shady spots in the garden and containers.

Mauve flowers appear in clusters over the colorful foliage in spring and will sporadically bloom throughout through fall.

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Lamium maculatum Pink Chablis®

Lamium maculatum Pink Chablis®

Spotted Nettle

Soft pink flowers top the stems in midsummer, but Lamium ‘Pink Chablis® Checkin' is primarily grown for its apple-green and silver-variegated foliage. ‘Pink Chablis® Checkin' makes a good ground cover in shaded areas. Deer resistant.

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Lavandula Imperial Gem

Lavandula Imperial Gem

A mounding evergreen with silver-green foliage that is highly aromatic. Blue blossoms rise above the foliage on sturdy stems and attract pollinators. Works well as a cut flower.

Plant these near a patio or pathway where the fragrance can be enjoyed to its fullest.

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Lavandula SuperBlue

Lavandula SuperBlue

All the things you love about lavender - dark purple, fragrant flowers and silver foliage - in a reliably compact plant. Requires full sun and good drainage to perform its best. Deer resistant. Great for cutting and drying.

Asexual propagation prohibited.

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