Gardener's Guide
 

Perennials

Ajuga

This plant is also known as the Carpet Bugle or Bugleweed. It makes an excellent groundcover and does well in partial shade. There are several varieties to choose from.

Aster

Aster provide blooms in late summer and fall. These plants need full sun and moist well-drained soil. There are a variety of colors and styles to choose from.

Astilbe

This plant needs full or partial shade to grow. The flowers come in various colors and are easy to grow.

Black-Eyed Susan

This plant is a wildflower. It is beautiful in a garden and reseeds itself. It is easy to grow and can create an abundance of beauty. The plant blooms generally from May to October. There are several varieties to choose from.

Clematis

Most clematis are climbing vines. There are several hundred species of this plant. The blooms are beautiful and some change colors when grown in full sun. This flower is fragrant.

Columbine

Hummingbirds are attracted to this plant. It blooms in early spring and blossom colors vary. The foliage of the plant provides interest after the blooming season.

Coneflower

This plant is hardy and can grow in most regions. There are a variety of colors. Combine them with ornamental grasses and you will have a spectacular garden.

Coral Bells

Coral Bells like alkaline soil and full sun. The plants can be used in borders or as ground cover. They bloom in late spring to early summer.

Coreopsis

There are several varieties to choose from. The plants like full sun and work well as a border.

Daylily

There are several varieties in vibrant colors. Sizes range from low blooms that can be used as ground cover to tall blooms. Depending on the variety and area, you could have blooms from early in the season to late, May through September.

Dianthus

This plant thrives in an akaline soil and needs at least 4 hours of sun. There are several species to choose from and also several colors.

Geranium

This is an easy plant to grow in your garden, container garden, or pots. They also make good houseplants. There are several colors to choose from.

Hosta

Hostas can be grown in the shade and can be grown as container plants. There are a number of varieties to choose from.

Iris

This plant needs about six hours of sun a day. It comes in many different colors and varieties.

Lily

This is an easy plant to grow. There are many varieties and colors to choose from.

Lungwort

This plant likes partial shade. It blooms in early spring. These are hardy plants that require little maintnenace.

Ornamental Grass

Grasses come in a variety of colors, shapes, and textures. Some have blooms. They add a decorative touch to your garden. They require little maintenance.

Other

Here is a selection of perennials such as the Daisy, Bellflower, Delphium, and others. There are many to choose from.

Penstemon

These plants are suited to a specific purpose. There are varieties for flower gardens and varieties for rock gardens. The plant is drought tolerant and attracks hummingbirds.

Peony

These plants can grow about 3 feet. They vary in color. They need at least six hours of sun and bloom from mid to late spring.

Phlox

This plant attracts moths, butterflies, and bees. The colors of the blooms are vibrant and intense. The plant can be low growing or taall. It blooms from spring to late summer.

Salvia

The plant blooms from early May through June. It prefers full sun and is beautiful as an accent plant in your flower garden.

Scabiosa

This plant is easily grown and likes full sun. In hot summer climates, it likes partial shade. It blooms from April to the first frost. There are various colors and hybrids.

Sedum

This plant is easily grown and requires little maintenance. They are drought resistant and bloom in the fall.

Thyme

When planted outside, they are an attractive edging along the border of the flower garden. Thyme is a herb and should be dried before it blossoms for the best flavor.

Veronica

This plant attracts butterflies and is easy to grow. They are low-growing varieties but the most common grow 1 to 3 feet. The plant needs full sun and well-drained soil.

Yarrow

It is an easy plant to grow. It likes the sun and can live in poor soil. The plant flowers from June to September. It is a herb that is claimed to have medicinal properties.
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