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Zone 3. Ranunculaceae. Northern Hemisphere. Kingcup, Marsh Marigold. Height
40cm (16"). Spread 35cm (14"). Flowers in the early spring are sunny yellow
single buttercup-like. Compact mounds of glossy green round leaves. Excellent slightly
submerged water plant or plant in good moisture retentive rich soil. Sun to semi-shade. |
Campanula lactiflora 'White Pouffe'
Zone 6. Campanulaceae. Caucasus. Milky Bellflower. Ht. 25-45cm (10-18").
Spread 25-45cm (10-18"). A compact variety with large clusters of starry white
flowers all summer. Sun to semi-shade in average garden soil. |
Castilleja miniata
Scarlet Paintbrush. Height 20cm-90cm (8-30"). Linear leaves have long
wooly hairs. The "flowers" are actually bright red coloured bracts. It is native
to the alpine meadows of the Pacific Northwest of America. Unfortunately, this plant is
partially parasitic and does not transplant well nor survive in the garden situation, but
it is a good photo!! |
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Zone 5. Asteraceae. Asia Minor. Cornflower. Height 50cm (20") Spread 80cm
(30"). The fringed orchid-pink flowers bloom from May to September as long as it is
deadheaded regularly. The soft grey-green leaves make a compact mound in sun to part shade
in average to poor soil. It makes an excellent cut flower. |
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Zone 6. Asteraceae. Armenia/Caucasus. Globe Centaurea. Height 1M (3’).
Spread 60cm (24"). A bold plant with coarse, grey-green foliage. In the summer the
plant produces large brown flower buds, the size of hens eggs which open up to a fuzzy,
golden flower. This is an architectural plant that is also a good cut flower. Sun to
semi-shade in all but wet sites. |
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Zone 6. Scrophulariaceae. Southeastern U.S.A.. Rose Turtlehead. Height 90cm
(3’). Spread 60cm (2’). The flowers are baby pink and resemble turtleheads. They
are produced in mid to late summer. This is a durable plant with a long-lasting blooming
season in the summer. It has a very neat upright growth habit and simple broad lanceolate
leaves. Semi-shade in average garden soil. |
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Zone 4. Ranunculaceae. Height 2M (6’) Gorgeous, pure white, sweetly
fragrant blossoms on tall stalks in late summer. The foliage is a deep purple black, the
darkest of any Cimicifuga, and maintains the colouring even in partial shade. It is a
standout and a good colour to add to any garden as it blends well with cool or hot
colours. Humus rich soils are preferred. It is slow to bulk up so does not overwhelm even
a smaller garden. |
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Zone 3. Ranunculaceae. Eastern USA. Bugbane, Black Snakeroot. Height 2 M
(6’). Spread 1.5M (41/2’). Flowers are tall white spikes with black wiry stems
produced in mid summer. The deep forest green foliage is divided up and lobed with each
oval leaflet toothed. It is an aristocrat suitable for dappled shade or sun in damp soil
as a focal point or back of a large perennial border. |
Cimicifuga simplex
Zone 3. Ranunculaceae. Russia, Japan. Bugbane, Snakeroot. Height 1.2M (4').
Spread 60cm (2'). Smooth, green, small, divided leaves with arching wands of white
bottle-brush flowers on wiry stems. Very late to flower in October. Prefers a cool, moist
spot in the garden |
Clematis heracleifolia
Ranunculaceae. China. Height 90cm (3’). Spread 1.2M (5’). An
herbaceous Clematis that forms a woody base with broad, divided leaves up the stems that
bear clusters of sweetly scented, blue, hyacinth-bell flowers in late summer. After
flowering, the entire plant then is covered in a mass of silvery, fluffy seedheads. They
prefer well drained, limy soil in sun. |
Clematis heracleifolia davidiana
A form of C. heraclefolia that was collected in China. Graham S.
Thomas describes this form as having "rich blue flowers with segments less reflexed
and more spreading, creating a more worthy bloom." |
Clematis integrifolia
Ranunculaceae. S. Europe. Height 60cm (2') Spread 1.5M (5'). Small, nodding,
indigo-blue flowers are at the ends of the stems which tend to flop on the ground unless
supported. It blooms from June to Septmber. It prefers a well drained, retentive, limy
soil in full sun. |
Clematis integrifolia 'Hendersonii'
This C. intergifolia has larger, brighter blue flowers than the
species. |
Clematis recta
Ranunculaceae. Europe. Height 1.2M (5') Spread 60cm (2'). This Clematis should
be staked to form a 5-6' column with its starry white flowers on top, or it can be left to
sprawl on the ground or through shrubs. It will re-bloom if it is cut back after the first
flush of bloom in June or left to enjoy the masses of silvery seed heads. It needs good,
limy soil in full sun for the best effect. |
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Zone 4. Asteraceae. Height 60cm (2') Spread 60cm (2'). This Coreopsis has
golden yellow daisy flowers above fine-textured foliage. It blooms all summer and is great
for dry, difficult sites. |
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Zone 2. Cornaceae. Bunchberry. Height 12cm (3") Spread 30cm (1'). This
woodland groundcover plant has white Dogwood flowers in spring and summer followed by
clusters of red berries in the fall. The leaves also colour well in the fall. It likes
loose, humusy (preferably leaf mold) soil in shade, but will tolerate some sun if it is
moist enough. |
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Zone 5. Papaveraceae. Now considered the "must-have" perennial of the
decade. Brilliant blue - you have never seen blue in a flower until you have seen this
blue and its fragrant too. The frosty sea-green foliage forms a mound 30cm (1’) heigh
and 50cm (20") wide covering itself with flowers all summer long. It is great in
combination with Hosta ‘Krossa Regal’. It grows best in semi-shade in average to
rich well-drained soil that does not dry out. |
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Zone 6. Papaveraceae. European Alps. Height 30cm (1’). Spread 45cm
(18") This is an incredible plant for the shady rockery or woodland garden. It has
delicate, lacy, frosty-green foliage forming a mound that is covered in bright canary
yellow flowers from spring and into early fall. This plant brightens dark corners and is a
must for any shade garden. |
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Zone 6. Brassicaceae. Caucasus, lran. Sea Kale. Height 30cm (12") foliage,
1.5M (5’) flowers. Spread 1M (3’). The large, bold foliage is held in a tight
clump at the base of the plant. The excitement happens when it blooms in early summer.
Unparalleled for flower show of large billowing clouds of white flowers that are honey
scented. Plant it against a dark backdrop for the best effect. It is perfect as a specimen
in full sun in rich soil. |
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Zone 6. Iridaceae. S. Africa. Montbretia. This cultivar is one of the largest
growing, up to 1.5 meters (41/2’) in height with wands of beautiful vermilion red
flowers produced in mid summer. A standout for foliage and colouring. It grows easily in
full sun in average to well drained soil. |
Perennials
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