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ACANTHUS (Bear's Breeches)

Zone 5, part shade

ACHILLEA (Yarrow)

Zone 3, sun, excellent for cut or dried flowers, aromatic, attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Prefers well-drained soil. Drought tolerant.

[Large Photo]	Coronation Gold	4 1/2", 1 Gal.	Golden-yellow flowers, fern-like foliage, June-Aug., height 30"-36", spread 18".
[Large Photo]	millefolium Apple Blossom	4 1/2"	The blooms open white, but mature to soft pink, fern-like foliage, June, height 36", spread 18".
[Large Photo]	millefolium Paprika	4 1/2", 1 Gal.	Fern-like foliage, rusty orange-red flowers in July, height 24", spread 18".
[Large Photo]	millefolium Red Beauty	1 Gal.	Fern-like foliage, large crimson-red flowers, July-Aug., height 18"-24", spread 18".
[Large Photo]	millefolium Summer Pastels	4 1/2"	Fern-like foliage, mixture of pastel colors, July, height 24", spread 18".
[Large Photo]	Moonshine	4 1/2", 1 Gal.	Sulfur-yellow flowers, silver-gray fern-like foliage, July-Aug., height 18"-24", spread 18".
	Pomegranate	4  1/2"	USPPAF. Fern-like foliage, compact habit, rich velvety red flowers, June-Aug., height 29", spread 18". Blooms of Bressingham variety.
	Sunny Seduction	4  1/2"	USPPAF. Fern-like foliage, columnar habit, butter yellow flowers, June-Aug., height 24-30", spread 18". Blooms of Bressingham variety.

ACONITUM (Monkshood)

Zone 4, part shade. Lovely helmet shaped flowers on dense racemes. Prefers cool moist soil, good cut flower. The roots, leaves and seeds are poisonous.

[Large Photo]	Bicolor	1 Gal.	Deeply divided, green, glossy foliage, white flowers with a blue edge, June-Aug., height 36"-48", spread 18".
[Large Photo]	fischeri (Azure Monkshood)	1 Gal.	Deeply divided, green, glossy foliage, thick leathery stems, can be grown without staking, lavender-blue flowers in early fall, height 24", spread 18".
[Large Photo]	napellus	1 Gal.	Deeply divided, green, glossy foliage, blue flowers mid to late summer, height 36", spread 18".
[Large Photo]	napellus Album	1 Gal.	Deeply divided, green, glossy foliage, pure white flowers, July-Sept., height 30"-40", spread 18".

ADENOPHORA (Lilyleaf Ladybell)

Zone 3, sun or part shade liliifolia 4 1/2" Low foliage rosette, blue, bell-like flowers on stems, heat tolerant, July-Aug., height 24"-36", spread 12"-18". Use for border garden. Prefers well-drained soil.

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liliifolia

4 1/2"

Low foliage rosette, blue, bell-like flowers on stems, heat tolerant, July-Aug., height 24"-36", spread 12"-18". Use for border garden. Prefers well-drained soil.

AEGOPODIUM (Snow-on-the-Mountain, Bishop's Weed)

Zone 3, sun or shade

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Podagraria variegatum

3 1/2" , 4 1/2"

Rapid growing ground cover. Attractive mats of green and white variegated leaves, height 10"-15", spread 18"-24". Grows in any soil.

AJANIA (Chrysanthemum)

Zone 5, sun or part shade

AJUGA (Bugleweed)

Zone 3, sun or shade Blue flowers on 6" spikes, May-June, excellent ground cover. Prefers well-drained soil.

[Large Photo]	Genevensis	4 1/2"	Green foliage, height 4"-8", spread 12"-18".
[Large Photo]	reptans Bronze Beauty	3 1/2", 4 1/2"	Deep bronze-purple metallic foliage, strong grower, height 4"-8", spread 12"-18".
[Large Photo]	reptans Burgundy Glow	4 1/2"	Pink and silver variegation splashed with purple, height 4"-8", spread 12"-18".
[Large Photo]	tenorii Chocolate Chip	4 1/2"	Dwarf form, small narrow leaves with a rich chocolate color. Good for small spaces, height 4", spread 12".
[Large Photo]	reptans Catlin's Giant	4 1/2"	Robust growing, large leaved ajuga with purple-green foliage and dark blue flowers. May-June, height 10", spread 12-18".
	reptans Pink Suprise	4 1/2"	Dark green foliage with pink flower spikes, April-May. Fast growing and hardy, height 6", spread 12".
	reptans Silver Variegated	4 1/2"	Light green foliage with creamy yellow edges. Blue flowers May-June, height 6", spread 12".

ALCEA (Hollyhock)

Zone 3, sun

[Large Photo]	Chater's Double Mixed	4 1/2"	Lobed foliage, tall spikes, ruffled double flowers, June, height 72", spread 24". Plant along fences, walls or at the back of the border. Attracts butterflies. Prefers well-drained soil.
	Single Mixture	4 1/2"	Lobed foliage, large single flowering mixture, June, height 60", spread 18"-24". Plant along fences, walls or at the back of the border. Attracts butterflies. Prefers well-drained soil.

ALCHEMILLA (Lady's Mantle)

Various zones, sun or shade. Deer resistant. Prefers well-drained moist soil.

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mollis

4 1/2", 1 Gal.

Evergreen ground cover, rounded leaves, tiny green-yellow star shaped flowers, June, height 18", spread 18"-24". The flowers can be cut and dried. Zone 3.

ALLIUM

Zone 3, sun or part shade

[Large Photo]	cernuum Nodding Pink Onion	1 Gal.	Large globes of white flowers that turn pink as they age, July- Aug., height 12"-24", spread 15", Native Prairie. Great for naturalizing. Prefers well-drained soil.
[Large Photo]	senescens Glaucum	1 Gal.	Globes of pink flowers over compact blue-green curly foliage, July- Aug., height 12", spread 10". Use for border garden or edging. Prefers well-drained soil.

AMORPHA (Leadplant)

Zone 3, sun or part shade

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canescens

1 Gal.

Rich purple flower spikes on silvery gray foliage, June-July, height 2'-3', spread 15"-18", Native Prairie. Grows well in drier soil.

AMPELOPSIS (Variegated Porcelain Vine)

Zone 4, sun or part shade

Elegans

1 Gal

Large, grape-leaf shaped green and white variegated foliage. The berry fruits turn porcelain blue in September. Fruiting best in full sun. Variegation is best in part shade. Creamy white flower, July-Aug., height 10-25', spread 18-24". Plant along fences, walls, and trellises. Prefers well-drained soil.

AMSONIA (Blue Star)

Zone 3, sun to part shade

	hubrectii	4 1/2"	Finely divided needle-shaped foliage that turns a golden-yellow hue in fall. Drought tolerant. Steel blue flowers in clusters. May-June, height 30", spread 36"-48". Use for borders, hedges or cutting. Prefers well-drained soil.
	Blue Ice	4 1/2"	Star-shaped, large, vivid blue clusters of flowers, compact clumps of braod green leaves that turn yellow in fall. May-June, height 12-16", spread 24". Use for border, cut or woodland. Zone 3, sun to part shade. Prefers well-drained soil.

ANACYCLUS

Zone 4, sun

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Garden Gnome

4 1/2"

Gray-green foliage, white daisy-like flowers with red reverse, June-Aug., height 8", spread 12". Use for border garden or rock garden.

ANAPHALIS

Zone 3, sun

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Pearly Everlasting

4 1/2"

Silvery-white, yellow centered flowers on woolly silver-gray foliage, July-Sept., height 2', spread 12"-15". Use for borders or drying. Prefers well-drained soil.

ANCHUSA

Zone 5, sun or part shade

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Blue Angel

4 1/2"

Blue forget-me-not flowers, hairy, coarse leaves, June-Aug., height 3', spread 12"-18". Use for border garden. Prefers well-drained soil.

ANDROSACE

Zone 4, sun

ANEMONE

Zone 4, sun or part shade. Use for naturalizing, border gardens and low maintenance areas. Deer resistant. Prefers rich, sandy, loamy soil.

[Large Photo]	Honorine Jobert	1 Gal.	Deeply divided, dark green leaves, white flowers with bright yellow stamens, very floriferous, Sept., height 3'-4', spread 18".
	Hupenhensis Prince Heinrich	1 Gal.	Deeply divided, dark green foliage, semi-double, deep rose flowers, Sept.-Oct., height 3', spread 18".
	Hupenhensis September Charm	1 Gal.	Deeply divided, dark green foliage, pink flowers with yellow centers, Sept.-Oct., height 36", spread 18".
[Large Photo]	Serenade	1 Gal.	Deeply divided, dark green leaves, double, dark pink flowers, Sept.-Oct., height 36", spread 18".
[Large Photo]	sylvestris Snow Drop	4 1/2"	Finely cut, rough texture, foliage, pure white flowers, May- June, height 12"-15", spread 15".
	vitifolia Robustissima (Grape-leaf Anemone)	1 Gal.	Deeply divided, slightly bristly foliage, pink flowers, yellow center, Aug.-Oct., height 36", spread 18".
	multifida Annabella Deep Rose	4  1/2"	Delicate lacy foliage accented by an abundance of deep rose colored flowers, May-June, height 10", spread 12-15".

ANTHEMIS (Hardy Marguerite)

Zone 4, sun or part shade. Use in background plantings and massing. Prefers well-drained soil.

	Kelwayi	4 1/2"	Finely divided, gray-green foliage, lemon yellow daisy flowers, June-July, height 30", spread 18"-24".
[Large Photo]	St. Johannis	4 1/2"	Finely divided, gray-green foliage, bright golden orange flowers, June-July, height 2', spread 15"-18".

AQUILEGIA (Cameo Series)

Zone 3, sun to part shade, May-June. Use in borders, beds, and rock gardens. Prefers well-drained soil.

Cameo Mix

4 1/2"

Blue-green foliage, mixed colors, height 5", spread 8".

AQUILEGIA (Columbine)

Zone 3, sun or part shade, May-June. Use in borders, beds and cutting. Deer resistant. Prefers well-drained soil.

[Large Photo]	Alpina	4 1/2"	Blue-green foliage with deep blue flowers, height 18", spread 12".
[Large Photo]	Biedermeier	4 1/2"	Compact mounds of blue-green foliage, flowers in pastel shades, height 10"-12", spread 12"-15".
[Large Photo]	Canadensis	4 1/2"	Green foliage, long spurred, red with yellow, height 18", spread 15", Native Woodland .
[Large Photo]	Chrysantha	4 1/2"	Green foliage, long spurred, cream yellow, height 30", spread 15"-18".
[Large Photo]	Crimson Star	4 1/2"	Green foliage, red and white bicolor, height 18", spread 18"-24".
[Large Photo]	Nora Barlow	4 1/2"	Blue-green foliage, double flowering in red, pink and green, height 28", spread 15"-18".
	McKana's Hybrids	4 1/2"	Blue-green foliage, widely flared large flowers in a mixture of colors, height 30", spread 15"-18".
	Rememberance (Violet & White)	4 1/2"	Blue-green foliage with rich, shiny violet-blue petals and spurs, height 24", spread 12"-15". The name honors the memory of the students and teachers of Columbine High School.
	Songbird Bunting (Blue & White)	4 1/2"	Green Fern-like foliage with a compact habit, lovely upright flowers of sky blue and white, height 24", spread 12-15".
	c. Little Lanterns	4 1/2"	Green, compact foliage with an abundance of brilliant red-spurred yellow flowers, height 8-10", spread 10". Prefers well-drained soil.