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ARABIS (Rock Cress)

Zone 3, sun, April-June.Low-growing rock garden or edging plant. Prefers well-drained soil. Prune after flowering to maintain compact habit.

	alpina Snow Cap	4 1/2"	Green mounding foliage, white flowers, height 6"-12", spread 12".
[Large Photo]	Spring Charm	4 1/2"	Green mounding foliage, pink flowers, height 8", spread 12".

ARENARIA (Sandwort)

Zone 4, sun

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montana

4 1/2"

Green, mat-forming foliage, dwarf ground cover, white flowers, May-June, height 4"-5", spread 12"-15". Use for rock gardens or edging. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Do not allow plant to dry out.

ARISTOLOCHIA

Zone 4, sun or part shade

ARMERIA (Thrift, Sea Pink)

Zone 3, sun, low evergreen tufts of grass-like foliage. Globe shaped flowers in shades of red, pink and white, May-June. Use for borders, edging and cutting. Plant in well-drained soil.

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maritima Splendens

4 1/2"

Flowers in shades of pink, height 8", spread 10".

ARTEMISIA

Zone 4, sun or part shade. Deer resistant. Prefers well-drained soil.

[Large Photo]	ludoviciana Silver King	4 1/2"	Striking white-leaved contrast plant, height 3', spread 18". Superb cut or dried.
	ludoviciana Silver Queen	4 1/2"	Silver leaved contrast plant, height 3', spread 18", good for cutting.
[Large Photo]	Powis Castle	4 1/2", 1 Gal.	Dense mounds of lacy silver foliage, height 3', spread 24". Use for borders, edging or contrast.
[Large Photo]	schmidtiana Silver Mound	4 1/2", 1 Gal.	Compact, mound-like plant, fern-like silver gray foliage, height 8"-10", spread 12". Use for ground cover or contrast.
	stelleriana Silver Brocade	1 Gal.	Dense silver foliage forming excellent ground cover, height 18"-24", spread 18"-24".
	vulgaris Oriental Limelight	4 1/2"	Toothed, green foliage with lemon-yellow variegation. Mounding, self-branching habit, height 12", spread 24". Use for borders. Prefers well-drained soil.

ARUNCUS (Goat's Beard)

Zone 4, sun or part shade. Deer resistant. Prefers moist, rich soil. Does well along streams or ponds.

	aethusifolius	4 1/2", 1 Gal.	Dwarf aruncus, creamy white plumes, fern-like foliage, May-June, height 8"-12", spread 12"-15". Use for borders.
[Large Photo]	dioicus	4 1/2", 1 Gal.	Ivory white feather plumes, above dark green foliage, June-July, height 5', spread 2'-3'. Use for accent, specimen or back of border.
	dioicus Kneiffii	1 Gal.	Finely cut foliage with creamy white flowers. Use for accent, specimen and back of border. June-July, height 36", spread 18".

ASARUM (Canadian Ginger)

Zone 4, part shade to shade

canadense

4 1/2"

Large heart-shaped deciduous leaves, brownish-red flowers hidden under foliage, May, height 10", spread 12"-18", Native Woodland. Use for ground cover. Prefers moist soil.

ASCLEPIAS (Butterfly Flower)

Zone 4, sun. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies, breaks dormancy late.

	incarnata Cinderella	1 Gal.	Soft pink fragrant flowers, June-Aug., height 12"-18", spread 12"-18". Use for naturalizing. Plant in moist soil.
[Large Photo]	incarnata Ice Ballet	4 1/2"	Pure white blooms on long stems, good cut flower, Aug., height 36", spread 12"-18". Use for bog gardens. Plant in moist soil.
[Large Photo]	incarnata Soul Mate	4 1/2"	Upright stems with lanceolate leaves, dense clusters of white flowers set in dark-red bracts, June-Aug., height 48", spread 12"-18". Use for border garden and cutting. Prefers moist soil.
[Large Photo]	tuberosa	4 1/2", 1 Gal.	Brilliant orange flowers, July-Aug., height 2'-3', spread 9", Native Prairie. Use for border garden and cutting. Plant in well-drained soil.

ASPARAGUS

Zone 4, sun

Martha Washington

1 Gal.

Vigorous growing, fairly rust resistant, height 48", spread 10"-24". Plant in well-drained soil.

ASTER

Zone 3, sun

	divaricata (White Wood Aster)	4 1/2"	Green foliage, black stems, white flowers, Aug.-Oct., height 24"-30", spread 24"-36", shade tolerant. Use for borders or woodland gardens. Prefers well-drained soil.
	dumosus Wood's Pink	4 1/2"	Pale pink flowers with light yellow centers, Aug.-Oct., height 8"-12", spread 12"-15". Highly mildew resistant. Use for borders or containers. Prefers well-drained soil.
	dumosus Wood's Purple	4 1/2", 1 Gal.	Purple-blue flowers, Aug.-Oct., height 8"-12", spread 12"-15", highly mildew resistant. Use for borders or containers. Prefers well-drained soil.
	frikartii Monch	4 1/2"	Bushy plant bearing deep blue flowers, erect habit, may need staking, June-Sept., height 24", spread 24"-30". Longest blooming aster. Use for borders, cutting and beds. Prefers well-drained soil.
	leavis (Smooth Aster)	1 Gal.	Smooth foliage with small violet-blue daisy-like flowers born in large conical clusters, Sept.-Oct., height 2'-4', spread 24". Butterfly magnet. Native Prairie. Prefers well-drained soil.
	novae-angliae	4 1/2"	Showy violet to pink flowers September to frost, height 36"-48", spread 18"-24", Native Prairie. Use for borders or naturalizing. Prefers well-drained soil.
	novae-angliae Alma Potschke	4 1/2", 1 Gal.	Bright rose pink flowers on stiff stems, Sept.-Oct., height 30"-36", spread 18"-24". Use for borders, beds and massing. Prefers well-drained soil.
[Large Photo]	novae-angliae Purple Dome	4 1/2", 1 Gal.	Compact, heavy bloomer, deep purple flowers, Aug.-Oct., height 18", spread 12"-18". Use for borders, cutting and beds. Prefers well-drained soil.
	novi-belgii Alert	4 1/2", 1 Gal.	Deep crimson flowers on short bushy plants, Sept.-Oct., height 12"-15", spread 18". Use for borders, cutting and beds. Prefers well-drained soil.
	novi-belgii Pink Bouquet	4 1/2"	Soft pink flowers, Sept., height 12", spread 24". Use for borders, cutting and beds. Prefers well-drained soil.
[Large Photo]	novi-belgii Professor Kippenburg	4 1/2", 1 Gal.	Bright blue flowers with yellow centers, Sept., height 12"-15", spread 18". Use for borders, cutting and beds. Prefers well-drained soil.
	novi-belgii Snow Cushion	4 1/2"	Snow white flowers, Sept., height 10", spread 15". Use for borders, cutting and beds. Prefers well-drained soil.
	ericoides	4 1/2"	Needle-like foliage, spreads by rhizomes forming a short bush. Many tiny white flowers, Aug.-Oct., height 1'-3', spread 18". Native Prairie. Use for borders or naturalizing. Prefers dry to medium soil.
	Wood's Blue	4 1/2"	A prolific bloomer with clusters of lavender-blue flowers Aug.-Oct. Plantst have a dwarf compact habit, so no staking is required. Excellent resistance to mildew and rust. Height 8-12", spread 12-15". User for borders or containers. Prefers well-drained soil.

ASTILBE (Arendsii)

Zone 4, part shade to shade. Deer resistant. Plumes are mostly erect, but some types are arching. Foliage can vary from shiny light green to a dark red-bronze. Use for borders, cut and dried arrangements. Prefers rich, moist soil.

[Large Photo]	Amethyst	1 Gal.	Bright green foliage, long airy, dark lilac plumes, July, height 32", spread 15"-18".
	Bressingham Beauty	1 Gal.	Glossy, deep green foliage, elegant rich pink panicles, July, height 40", spread 15"-18".
	Bridal Veil	1 Gal.	Bright green foliage, pure white plumes, profuse bloomer with long, wide, loosely clustered plumes, June, height 18"-24", spread 18"-24".
	Cattleya	1 Gal.	Dark green foliage, rose-pink flower clusters, June, height 36", spread 18"-24".
[Large Photo]	Fanal	1 Gal.	Dark red flowers, bronze foliage, June, height 24", spread 18"-24".
	Glut	1 Gal.	Dark green foliage, pure red plumes, July, height 3', spread 18"-24".
	Flamingo	1 Gal.	Plant Patent # 12,664. Glossy, green foliage, long arching flamingo-pink plumes. June-July, height 30", spread 18"-24", zone 3.
	Burgundy in Red	1 Gal.	Glossy, deep green foliage, long-lasting deep-red flowers, June, height 24", spread 15"-18". A Darwin Exclusive.

ASTILBE (Chinensis)

Zone 4, part shade to shade. Deer resistant.

	Pumila	1 Gal.	Light green foliage with creeping habit, deep magenta-pink flowers, tolerant of dryness, July, height 12", spread 15"-18".
	Superba Taquetti	1 Gal.	Green foliage, magenta-pink flowers, more tolerant of dryness, July, height 36"-40", spread 24"-36".
[Large Photo]	Visions	1 Gal.	Dark green foliage with sturdy, full, bright mauve plumes, July, height 18", spread 18".
[Large Photo]	Visions in Red	1 Gal.	Bronze-green foliage with full pinky-red flowers opening from deep red buds, July, height 15", spread 18".
	Diamonds and Pearls	1 Gallon	PPAF. Dark green foliage, pure white robust flowers, July-Aug., height 28", spread 15-18". A Darwin Plant Spotters Variety.
	Maggie Daley	1 Gallon	Shiny, dark green foliage, dense and fuzzy lavender-purple flowers, July-Aug., height 28", spread 15-18".
	Visions in White	1 gallon	Dark green foliage with sturdy, full pure white plumes on thick strong stems, drought tolerant, July, height 15-18", spread 18". Prefers rich, moist soil.
	Visions in Pink	1 Gal	Plant Patent #11860. Robust clumps of large, blue-green, coarse textured leaves with dense pale pink plumes, upright form. July, height 18-20", spread 18".

ASTILBE (Japonica)

Zone 4, part shade to shade. Deer resistant.

[Large Photo]	Deutschland	1 Gal.	Dark green foliage, creamy white, short compact plumes, June, height 24"-30", spread 18"-24".
	Elizabeth	1 Gal.	Green foliage, raspberry colored flowers, July, height 28"-30", spread 18".
[Large Photo]	Peach Blossom	1 Gal.	Green foliage, light salmon-pink flowers, short narrow plumes, June, height 24", spread 18".
	Rhineland	1 Gal.	Dark green foliage, rose-pink flowers, profuse bloomer, June, height 24", spread 24".
	Lollypop	1 Gal.	Plant Patent # 11,966. Red-stemmed, glossy, green foliage, short and full pale-pink flower plumes with a white sheen. June-July, height 18", spread 15"-18", zone 3.

ASTILBE (Simplicifolia)

Zone 4, part shade to shade. Deer resistant.

Sprite

1 Gal.

Dark rose flowers and bronze-green leaves, Aug., height 12", spread 12".

ASTRANTIA (Masterwort)

Zone 4, part shade to full shade

AUBRIETIA (Purple Rock Cress)

Zone 4, sun or part shade

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Cascade Purple

4 1/2"

Gray-green mat-forming foliage, purple flowering ground cover, April-June, height 6", spread 15"-18". Prefers well-drained soil.

AURINIA (Basket of Gold)

Zone 4, sun to part shade

saxatile Compactum 'Gold Dust' Alyssum

4 1/2"

Bright yellow flowers, grayish foliage, April-June, height 8", spread 15". Use for edging or border garden. Prefers well-drained soil.