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| Botanical Name | Common Name | Plant Description | Plant Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abelmoschus esculentus 'Cajun Delight' | Okra | 50-55 days. AAS winner. 3-5" green pods produced in about Pods remain tender even at 5" . Large leaves are attractive in flower beds. Mature plants about 4'. For best production, pick often at least 2-3 times weekly when the weather is warm. | Vegetables and Fruit |
| Abies alba 'Green Spiral' | Silver Fir | 25'H x 15'W. Dark green, glossy needles, on twisting stems that spiral outward and down. Its rich color, stylish habit and moderate size make this unique tree an excellent focal point. Full sun to partial shade. Zone 4 | Woody Trees and Shrubs |
| Abies koreana 'Kohout's Ice Breaker' | Korean Fir | 2'H x 3'W. Sought after for its stunning contribution to the garden! Two-toned needles recurve up and around their stems to expose a bright white, waxy underside of the green needle. Slow growing with a rounded form when young, it may eventually mature into a broadly pyramidal small tree. 2014 Conifer of the Year. Full sun to partial shade. Zone 4 | Woody Trees and Shrubs |
| Acer 'IsIAJ' | Arctic Jade® Jack Frost® Hybrid Maple | 20'H x 15'W. Arctic Jade® is a member of the Jack Frost® collection of hybrid maples and is an excellent substitute for less hardy Japanese maples in harsh climate conditions. It has large green, deeply cut leaves with an excellent branching habit. In autumn, the foliage is an impressive canvas for the dazzling fusion of orange and red tones. Full sun to partial shade. Zone: 4 | Woody Trees and Shrubs |
| Acer triflorum | Three Flower Maple | 20'H x 15'W. A rare species native to Manchuria and Korea, is a small, hardy tree with subtle beauty reminiscent of the Paperbark Maple. Foliage changes from green to yellows and reds in fall. In winter, exfoliating bark shows colors ranging from tan to cinnamon-brown. Displays good drought tolerance when established. Full sun to partial shade. Zone 4 | Woody Trees and Shrubs |
| Achillea 'Firefly Fuchsia' | Yarrow | 22-24"H x 26-30"W. These plants differ from other yarrow due to their taller nature without compromising their beautiful habits and sturdiness. The flat clusters of deep fuchsia pink flowers age to light pink. Zones 3-8. | Sun Perennials |
| Achillea 'Moonshine' | Yarrow | 2'H. An outstanding perennial plant with finely dissected, silver-gray foliage and light yellow flat-topped flowers that cover the plant all summer long. Best grown in dry to medium moisture, well-drained sandy loams in full sun. Average garden soils and poor soils with good drainage are also acceptable. Zones 3-8. | Sun Perennials |
| Achillea millefolium | Summer Pastels Mix Yarrow | 2'H. Delightful colors include pink, orange and yellow; blooms all summer! Compact plants are heat and drought tolerant and do great in full sun. Outstanding! Zones 3-9. | Sun Perennials |
| Achillea millefolium | Yarrow | 12-18"H. Widely found along roadsides and in open fields, this Aster-family plant is easily identified by its feathery, fine, almost fern-like leaves. Many butterflies are attracted to Yarrow nectar while numerous species of moths and beetles use the plant as a larval host. | Native Plants |
| Achillea millefolium 'Balvinred' | New Vintage™ Red Yarrow | 12-24"H x 12"W. Long-blooming and drought tolerant, these perennials are easy to care for. The bright red flower clusters boast cream centers and attract a number of pollinators. 4-9. | Sun Perennials |
| Achillea millefolium 'Balvinterra' | New Vintage™ Terracotta Yarrow | 26-28"H x 12"W. The terracotta orange clusters of flowers will age to a soft yellow. The plant blooms for an extended period in the summer and attracts many pollinators. Zones 4-9. | Sun Perennials |
| Achillea millefolium 'Cassis' | Yarrow | 24"H x 18-24"W. Masses of attractive, intense, deep red flowers will bloom over a long period. Strong, upright stems make for good cut flowers or container plants. Zones 2-9. | Sun Perennials |
| Achillea millefolium 'Sassy Summer Taffy' | Yarrow | 26-32"H x 22-26"W. This tall yarrow plant is easy to grow in gardens and containers. The clusters of small bright pink to orange flowers bloom for a long time and attract pollinators. Loves full sun a well-draining soil. Zones 3-8. | Sun Perennials |
| Achillea ptarmica 'Peter Cottontail' | Sneezewort | 18-24"H x 28-30"W. This unique species, has a look that's reminiscent of baby's breath, with large, ivory white flowers that are produced over a low, mounding habit of green foliage. Great for beginner gardeners. Zones 3-8. | Sun Perennials |
| Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii' | Monkshood | 2-4'H. Deep purple hooded flowers grow on long panicles that bloom September-October. The leathery green leaves are deeply divided into 3-5 lobes. All parts are toxic. Zones 3-7. | Sun Perennials |
| Aconitum fischeri | Monkshood | 18-24"H. Dense panicles of light azure blue flowers grow above the leafy stems, blooming in late summer to early fall. Prefers moist soils in full sun to part shade. All plant parts are toxic. Zones 3-7. | Sun Perennials |
| Acorus americanus | Sweet flag | 2'H. Sweet flag forms stands of sword-shaped, stemless leaves that fan out directly from the roots. A colony of them may look like cattails or iris leaves from a distance. Green-yellow flowers protrude and arc from stiff spathes in mid-summer. An excellent choice for pond edges and shoreline restorations, grows best in full sun. | Native Plants |
| Actaea pachypoda | White Baneberry | 2'H. Deeply ribbed foliage and white, frothy clusters of fragrant flowers that bloom throughout May and June. Pea-sized fruits (poisonous to humans), develop in late summer and mature throughout early fall, often lasting until the first frost. | Native Plants |
| Actaea rubra | Red Baneberry | 2'H. Red baneberry bears fluffy clusters of small white flowers in spring. After flowering, the plant continues to provide color and texture with the red berries (poisonous to humans), that ensue in mid to late summer. These plants prefer full shade, but will tolerate mottled, medium shade. | Native Plants |
| Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group Snakeroot) 'Chocoholic' | Group Snakeroot | 3-4'H. Has dark bronze-purple foliage and dark pink flower buds. Its arching spikes of sweetly fragrant, bottlebrush flowers are mauve-pink and lighten to white as they age. | Shade Perennials |
| Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Brunette' | Snakeroot | 4-5'H. Fragrant creamy-white to pale pink plumes contrasting with black-purple lacy foliage. Rich moist soil, shade to part shade behind border. Avoid disturbing once established. Aug-Sept. | Shade Perennials |
| Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) 'Hillside Black Beauty' | Snakeroot | 4-7'H x 3-4'W. Zones 4-9. Forms an upright clump of striking, dark purplish-black foliage contrasted by long, white bottlebrush blooms late in the season. The young foliage tends to be green, then it quickly deepens to a purple-black. In late summer, the 4-7' tall stems are topped with foot-long, fragrant, white flowers blushed with pale pink. | Shade Perennials |
| Adenophora liliifolia | Ladybells | 24"H. Low foliage rosette has a tall spike of fragrant, blue, bell-like flowers in mid summer. Heat tolerant, but prefers organically rich, moist soils. Zones 3-9. | Sun Perennials |
| Adiantum pedatum | Maidenhair Fern | 10-12"H. A deciduous perennial fern with handsome, black shiny stems and graceful, bright green fronds spreading horizontally in a circular pattern. They spread slowly by means of a creeping rhizome and are easy to grow in the woodland garden, provided it is not too dry. | Native Plants |
| Adiantum pedatum | Northern Maidenhair Fern | 12-30"H x 12-18"W. One of the most sought-after ferns, a deciduous perennial with black stems and graceful, bright green fronds spreading horizontally in a circular pattern. This one spreads slowly by rhizomes to form large colonies. A great addition to shade gardens with rich, moist soils. Zones 3-8. | Ferns |