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Our enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable perennials team is here to answer your questions and help you choose the best perennials for your situation. There’s always something in bloom for sun, shade, butterflies, birds or deer resistance  as well as a variety of bulbs for your space.

Stroll through our time-tested favorites and introduce yourself to the newest varieties. We garden with perennials too; we love them and it shows!

Echinacea purpurea ?Baby Swan White?

True-white flowers. Upright, clump-forming. Extended bloom cycle. USDA 3-9

Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersens Variety'

Pinkish-white blooms emerge from dark-pink buds. Bushy, open habit. USDA 4-8

Phlox divaricata ?Chattahoochee?

Height: 10 inches

Spacing: 16 inches

Sunlight: partial shade, full shade

Hardiness Zone: 4a

Other Names: Woodland Phlox, Phlox divaricata subsp. laphamii

Description:
A choice variety with overlapping petals of passionate deep blue fragrant flowers that bloom in mid to late spring; a wonderful plant for borders and edging; not prone to mildew, and grows best in slightly dry conditions

Ornamental Features:
Chattahoochee Phlox is smothered in stunning lightly-scented royal blue star-shaped flowers with violet eyes at the ends of the stems from mid to late spring. Its narrow leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes:
Chattahoochee Phlox is a dense herbaceous perennial with a mounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration:

- Spreading

Chattahoochee Phlox is recommended for the following landscape applications:

- Mass Planting
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover

Planting & Growing:
Chattahoochee Phlox will grow to be about 10 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 16 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!

This plant does best in partial shade to shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture. This is a selection of a native North American species. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Hemerocallis ?Happy Returns?

Plant Height: 12 inches

Flower Height: 18 inches

Spacing: 14 inches

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 2b

Group/Class: Happy Ever Appster Series

Description:
Lightly ruffled, soft yellow blooms make an appearance in late spring and rebloom during the summer season; a beautiful contrast to green strappy foliage, perfect for borders, beds and patio containers; an easy to grow and low maintenance series

Ornamental Features:
Happy Ever Appster Happy Returns Daylily features bold yellow trumpet-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its grassy leaves remain green in color throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes:
Happy Ever Appster Happy Returns Daylily is an herbaceous perennial with a shapely form and gracefully arching foliage. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Happy Ever Appster Happy Returns Daylily is recommended for the following landscape applications:

- Mass Planting
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Container Planting

Planting & Growing:
Happy Ever Appster Happy Returns Daylily will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity extending to 18 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 14 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Happy Ever Appster Happy Returns Daylily is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

Carex appalachica

Dense, mounding, native variety. Wonderful when planted in masses. USDA 3-8

Carex 'Silver Sceptre'

Plant Height: 12 inches

Flower Height: 18 inches

Spread: 18 inches

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade, full shade

Hardiness Zone: 4b

Other Names: Japanese Grass Sedge, Rush

Description:
Grown for delicate ornamental light-green and cream variegated foliage; great in a moist border in shade or sun, does not like to dry out

Ornamental Features:
Silver Sceptre Variegated Japanese Sedge is primarily valued in the garden for its cascading habit of growth. Its attractive grassy leaves remain light green in color with distinctive creamy white edges throughout the year.

Landscape Attributes:
Silver Sceptre Variegated Japanese Sedge is an herbaceous evergreen perennial grass with a shapely form and gracefully arching stems. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Silver Sceptre Variegated Japanese Sedge is recommended for the following landscape applications:
- Mass Planting
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
- Container Planting

Planting & Growing:
Silver Sceptre Variegated Japanese Sedge will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity extending to 18 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.

This plant performs well in both full sun and full shade. It prefers to grow in moist to wet soil, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Silver Sceptre Variegated Japanese Sedge is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a canvas of foliage against which the thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

Heucherella 'Buttered Rum'

Plant Height: 7 inches

Flower Height: 10 inches

Spacing: 12 inches

Sunlight: partial shade, full shade

Hardiness Zone: 4a

Description:
An exciting variety with golden yellow leaves that have rounded lobes with contrasting red streaks radiating from the leaf centers; dainty white bell flowers in late spring; a vigorous grower that forms a dense mound

Ornamental Features:
Buttered Rum Foamy Bells features dainty spikes of white bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive glossy lobed leaves are gold in color with showy red variegation and tinges of buttery yellow. The foliage often turns rose in fall.

Landscape Attributes:
Buttered Rum Foamy Bells is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting hummingbirds to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Buttered Rum Foamy Bells is recommended for the following landscape applications:

- Mass Planting
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Container Planting
- Planting & Growing

Buttered Rum Foamy Bells will grow to be about 7 inches tall at maturity extending to 10 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 15 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 12 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.

This plant does best in partial shade to shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider covering it with a thick layer of mulch in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Buttered Rum Foamy Bells is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers and foliage against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

Heuchera 'Paris'

Plant Height: 8 inches

Flower Height: 14 inches

Spacing: 12 inches

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade, full shade

Hardiness Zone: 4a

Other Names: Coralbells, Alumroot

Description:
Striking hot pink and rose bells rise from compact mounds of interesting sea green foliage with ruffled edges; creates a stunning border front; great versatility; keep soil moist in heat of summer

Ornamental Features:
Paris Coral Bells features dainty spikes of hot pink bell-shaped flowers with rose overtones rising above the foliage from late spring to early summer. Its attractive crinkled lobed leaves remain bluish-green in color with distinctive dark green veins throughout the year.

Landscape Attributes:
Paris Coral Bells is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting hummingbirds to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Paris Coral Bells is recommended for the following landscape applications:

- Mass Planting
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Container Planting
- Planting & Growing

Paris Coral Bells will grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity extending to 14 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 14 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 12 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.

This plant performs well in both full sun and full shade. However, you may want to keep it away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider covering it with a thick layer of mulch in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Paris Coral Bells is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers and foliage against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

Heuchera ?Mahogany?

Foliage changed from bronze-red to deep-purple as the seasons change. USDA 4-9