Sesleria Autumnalis - Autumn Moor Grass
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Description: cool season; clump forming
Foliage is light green; medium blade width; 2530 cm (8-10") in height
Flowers bloom in September; 35-50 cm (14-20")
tall
Ideal conditions: full sun to light shade; needs
ample water;very drought tolerant once
established
Coldest Zone: 4, possibly colder (find your zone;
further info on plant hardiness)
Partner with: Sporobolus heterolepis, Stipa
brachytricha, Nassella viridula, Achillea
'Martina', Scabiosa japonica var alpina, Crocus
pulchellus
Suggested uses: specimen, container, groups,
masses
Season of interest: year-round (semi-evergreen)
Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth
once every 2 weeks); further info
Recommended spacing between plants: 25-40
cm (10-24") why such a difference?
Pronunciation: Sesleria (ses-LER-ee-ah)
autumnalis (aw-tum-NAL-is)
Salvia x Hybrid 'East Friesland'
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A perennial Sage with slender deep
blue spikes on 18-inch plants.
Category: Perennials, Plants
Hardiness zones: 4 to 9
Height: 18 in
Width: 12 in - 18 in
Bloom season: Fall
Bloom color: Blue
Growth Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Dry, Moist, well-drained
Normal
Additional Characteristics
Bloom First Year
Butterfly Lovers
Easy Care Plants
Flower
Long Bloomers
Rose Companions
Uses
Beds
Border
Cut Flowers
Ornamental
Outdoor
Sporobolus Heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed
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Prairie dropseed will grow without care for
many decades. This is a very low
maintenance plant.
Prairie dropseed rivals Little Bluestem in mass
plantings. True hummocks in form, imagine
a Fall landscape with these burnt orange
clump grasses combined with brilliant red
sumac.
Description: warm season; bunch forming
Foliage is medium green; blades are 3 mm
(1/16") wide; 30-60 cm (12-24") in height
Flowers are delicate; bloom August until
frost; 60-100 cm (24-40")
Ideal conditions: rocky soil in full sun;
drought and heat tolerant
Coldest Zone: 3 (find your zone; further info
on plant hardiness)
Season of interest: August to winter
Drought tolerance rating: 1 (water to root
depth once a month) further info
Recommended spacing between plants:
50-100 cm (20-40") why such a difference?
Pronunciation: Sporobolus (spor-AH-bol-us)
heterolepis (het-er-oh-LEP-is)
Allium Angulosum (pyrenaicum)
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Easily grown summer flowering plant with
deeply keeled deep green leaves. The
leaves persist through the flowering period.
The flowers in July and August are pale lilac
formed in a hemispherical umbel darkening
as they mature, about 12” (30cm) tall at
flowering. Very hardy and tolerant of acid
soils, though does need moist conditions to
thrive. From Eastern Russia and grown in
Siberia as Mouse Garlic and salted for winter
use. The flowers are not very pungent and
are very attractive to a great range of
insects. Small clumps are supplied for
planting about 9” (22cm) apart. Flowers
July/Aug 12” (30cm) tall
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Planting instructions
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Best in a reasonably sunny and drier spot,
the small bulbs planted only 9" (22cm) apart
and 1.5” (3cm) deep.
Betony
Stachys Officinalis 'Hummelo'
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal, Sandy, Clay
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist
Care Level
Easy
Flower Colour
Purple
Blooming Time
Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
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A cousin to the familiar Lamb's-Ears, but not
at all similar. This is a clump-forming
perennial, forming a low mound of crispy
green foliage. In early summer the upright
spikes of bright-purple flowers appear,
which attract bees to the nectar. Removing
faded flowers will encourage more buds to
form for weeks on end. An interesting and
unusual perennial for near the front of the
border, or in containers. Plants may be
clipped back hard immediately after
blooming, to tidy up the clumps for the rest
of the season. Easily divided in early spring.
Considered by some authorities to be
correctly Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo'.
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border, Containers,Cut Flower
Deer Resista, Massed
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
18-20 inches
Spread
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
Yarrow
Achillea x Hybrid 'Altgold'
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Common name: Yarrow
Family: Asteraceae, Aster
Height x width: 6-36" x 2-5'
Growth rate: moderate to fast
Foliage: green or gray-green, deeply
divided like ferns, often with heavy spicy
odor
Flowers: flat-topped corymbs, outer flowers
female, inner flowers male and female,
various colors
Hardiness: zones 3-5 to 8-9
Soil: most if well-drained
Light: sun
Pests and problems: beetles, mites
Landscape habit, uses: borders, containers,
massing
Other interest: good for cut or dried flowers,
cut when pollen is visible for best vase life;
named after Achilles who supposedly used
millefolium species for soldiers' wounds
Other culture: some species may be
invasive (roots) in some situations except for
clump-formers; in zones 7 and warmer
plants may get spindly and need staking
Propagation: seeds, division, cuttings
Species: filipendulina(phil-i-pen-du-lee' nah)--Fern-leaf
Yarrow, zones 3-8, 3-5' x 3', flat yellow flowers 3-4"
across in summer, foliage is generally green and
deeply cut as in ferns, forms clumps
grandifolia(gran-di-fol' ee-ah)--White Yarrow, zones 58, 2-4' x 2', flat white flowers 3-4" across in summer,
gray-green and lacey 9" leaves, clump-forming
millefolium(mill-i-fol' ee-um)--Common Yarrow, zones
3-9, 1-2' x 5', flat flowers white to cerise red, dark green
deeply cut foliage, spreads 1-2' per year, used in
medieval Europe as a toothache remedy and instead
of hops in ale, variable from seed, hybrids with
taygetea form Galaxy series ptarmica(tar-mi-ka')-Sneezewort, zones 2-9, 1-2' x 1', white flowers in early
summer, dark green linear non-dissected leaves,
aggressive in good soils, leaves and roots made into a
powder in Victorian England and used as substitute
for snuff (hence the common name)
Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem, Prairie Beard Grass
aka Andropogon scoparius
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Many ornamental grasses make
stunning displays when massed on a
large scale. This is particularly true
when using Little Bluestem. A mass
planting will undulate in the breeze. A
group is also excellent as a transition
plant when one needs to move from
a formal area to a natural field or
meadow.
The fine foliage and distinctive upright
flowers pass through an array of colour
changes in the autumn after frost. Little
Bluestem retires to shades of red or purple
and remains showy into winter. Be sure to
cut the dried flowers for a winter bouquet.
Place the vase in front of a window so the
delicate flowers will be backlit.
Description: warm season; clump forming
Foliage is grey-green; 7mm (1/4") wide; 100 cm
(40") in height
Flowers late July to Sept; 100-120 cm (40-48') tall
Ideal conditions: full sun to open shade; well
drained soil; excessive moisture and fertile soil will
cause the tall flower stems to fall over
Coldest Zone: 3 (find your zone; further info on
plant hardiness)
Season of interest: August to winter
Native to: prairies and open woods, dry fields
and hills of North America, from Quebec to
Alberta and south to Arizona and Florida
Drought tolerance rating: (water to root depth
once every 2 weeks); further info
Recommended spacing between plants: 8”-36"
Pronounced: Schizachyrium (skits-ah-KEER-eeum) scoparium (skoh-PAIR-ee-um)
White Coneflower
Echinacea Purpurea ‘alba’
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Plant type: perennial,herb
Hardiness zones: 3 to 9
Light: full-sun
Height: up to 2 ft.
Spread: up to 2 ft.6 in.
Habit: erect
Soil: pH slightly-acidic-to-neutral-pH6.5-7
Soil moisture: average
Bloom time: summer
Flower color: white
Bloom size: 4.5 in. to 4.5 in.
Foliage color: medium-green
Russian Sage
Perovskia Atriplicifolia
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Common Name: Russian sage
Zone: 5 to 9
Plant Type: Herbaceous
perennial
Family: Lamiaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: Himalayas,
western China
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Spread: 2 to 4 feet
Bloom Time: July - October
Bloom Color: Lavender / blue
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Purple Moor
Grass
Molinia Caerulea 'Heidebraut'
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Color : siergras
Size approx. : 150 cm.
Recommended quantity per square meter : 7
This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel
used for describing perennials the following code
: 2.1.3.4
Explanation of the first digit : General location :
WOODLAND EDGE. Plants for a more or less
open space with an occasional tree or shrub. In
principle occasionally some sun.
Explanation of the second digit : Specific
demands of the plant : Plants close to trees or
shrubs, but in the sunshine.
Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : For
rich, well-drained, dry to lightly humid soils.
Explanation of the fourth digit : Other
characteristics : Does not sucker much,
combines well with other plants.
Allium Christophii
• Size: 12/14 cm
• Plant: 3 Bulbs Per Sq
Ft
• Bloom Time: Early
Summer
• Planting Depth: 3-4"
• Height: 24"
• Zone: 4-9
• Exposure: Sunny
Wild Hyacinth
Camassia Quamash
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Symbol:
CAQU2
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Group:
Monocot
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Family:
Liliaceae
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Duration:
Perennial
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Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
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Native Status:
L48
CAN
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Sesleria Autumnalis - Autumn Moor Grass
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Description: cool season; clump forming Pronunciation: Sesleria (ses-LER-ee-ah)
autumnalis (aw-tum-NAL-is)
Foliage is light green; medium blade
Width; 25-30 cm (8-10") in height
Flowers bloom in September; 35-50 cm (1420") tall
Ideal conditions: full sun to light shade;
needs ample water; very drought tolerant
once established
Coldest Zone: 4, possibly colder (find your
zone; further info on plant hardiness)
Partner with: Sporobolus heterolepis, Stipa
brachytricha, Nassella viridula, Achillea
'Martina', Scabiosa japonica var alpina,
Crocus pulchellus
Suggested uses: specimen, container,
groups, masses
Season of interest: year-round (semievergreen)
Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root
depth once every 2 weeks);
Recommended spacing between plants:
25-40 cm (10-24")
Allium Angulosum (Pyrenaicum)
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Easily grown summer flowering plant
with deeply keeled deep green
leaves. The leaves persist through the
flowering period. The flowers in July
and August are pale lilac formed in a
hemispherical umbel darkening as
they mature, about 12” (30cm) tall at
flowering. Very hardy and tolerant of
acid soils, though does need moist
conditions to thrive. From Eastern
Russia and grown in Siberia as Mouse
Garlic and salted for winter use. The
flowers are not very pungent and are
very attractive to a great range of
insects. Small clumps are supplied for
planting about 9” (22cm) apart.
Flowers July/Aug 12” (30cm) tall
Planting instructions:
Best in a reasonably sunny and drier
spot, the small bulbs planted only 9"
(22cm) apart and 1.5” (3cm) deep.
Salvia x Sylvestris 'East Friesland'
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A perennial Sage with slender deep blue
spikes on 18-inch plants.
* Category: Perennials, Plants
* Hardiness zones: 4 to 9
* Height: 18 in
* Width: 12 in - 18 in
* Bloom season: Fall
* Bloom color: Blue
Growth Requirements:
* Full Sun, Part Shade
* Dry, Moist, well-drained
* Normal, loamy
Resistance:
* Cold Hardy
* Drought Tolerant
* Heat Tolerant
Additional Characteristics
* Bloom First Year
* Butterfly Lovers
* Easy Care Plants
* Flower
* Long Bloomers
* Rose Companions
Uses
* Beds
* Border
* Cut Flowers
* Ornamental
* Outdoor
Salvia x Hybrid ’Blue Hill'
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Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7
Height: 36 in Spread: 18 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Blue, purple
Comments: These hybrids should be
grown in full sun and a
well-drained soil. The flower spikes are
produced during
the summer and some cultivars may
require support. The
flowers may be used in fresh or dried
arrangements. The
plant will tolerate some heat and
drought but will not
survive wet soil in winter. In northern
areas provide
winter protection.
Russian Sage
Perovskia Atriplicifolia
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Common Name: Russian sage
Zone: 5 to 9
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Lamiaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native: Range: Himalayas, western
China
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Spread: 2 to 4 feet
Bloom Time: July - October
Bloom Color: Lavender / blue
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem, Prairie Beard Grass
aka Andropogon scoparius
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Many ornamental grasses make
stunning displays when massed on a
large scale. This is particularly true
when using Little Bluestem. A mass
planting will undulate in the breeze. A
group is also excellent as a transition
plant when one needs to move from
a formal area to a natural field or
meadow. The fine foliage and
distinctive upright flowers pass
through an array of colour changes in
the autumn after frost. Little Bluestem
retires to shades of red or purple and
remains showy into winter. Be sure to
cut the dried flowers for a winter
bouquet. Place the vase in front of a
window so the delicate flowers will be
backlit.
Description: warm season; clump forming
Foliage is grey-green; 7mm (1/4") wide; 100
cm (40") in height
Flowers late July to Sept; 100-120 cm (40-48')
tall
Ideal conditions: full sun to open shade; well
drained soil; excessive moisture and fertile
soil will cause the tall flower stems to fall over
Coldest Zone:
Season of interest: August to winter
Native to: prairies and open woods, dry
fields and hills of North America, from
Quebec to Alberta and south to Arizona
and Florida
Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root
depth once every 2 weeks
Recommended spacing between plants: 4590 cm (18-36")
Pronounced: Schizachyrium (skits-ah-KEERee-um) scoparium (skoh-PAIR-ee-um)
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A cousin to the familiar Lamb's-Ears, but
not at all similar. This is a clump-forming
perennial, forming a low mound of crispy
green foliage. In early summer the upright
spikes of bright-purple flowers appear,
which attract bees to the nectar.
Removing faded flowers will encourage
more buds to form for weeks on end. An
interesting and unusual perennial for near
the front of the border, or in containers.
Plants may be clipped back hard
immediately after blooming, to tidy up the
clumps for the rest of the season. Easily
divided in early spring. Considered by
some authorities to be correctly Stachys
officinalis 'Hummelo'.
Betony
Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo'
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal, Sandy, Clay
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist
Care Level
Easy
Flower Colour
Purple
Blooming Time
Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late
Summer
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border, Containers
Cut Flower, Deer Resistant
Massed
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
45-50 cm
18-20 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Forester' - Feather
This reed grass is a vertical masterpiece
Reed Grass
and provides wonderful contrast amongst
low shrubs and perennials. Often used in
naturalized areas, its ultimate size is directly
related to the amount of moisture. Even
though Calamagrostis can grow in freshwater bogs, it also does well in drier areas.
One of the first grasses to start growing in
the spring, C. 'Karl Forester' is an early
bloomer, which is an asset in areas with a
short growing season. The blossoms
change color through the season and
remain on the plant until winter snow brings
them down. Pick the flowers at different
stages of development and create a
colorful arrangement. Combine in a vase
with rose stems laden with rosehips and
place outside your front door. The seeds
are sterile, which means the plant won't
self-seed. Sways gracefully in the lightest
breeze. A row or a mass planting of Karl is
spectacular on a windy day! Sometimes
misspelled as C. 'Karl Forester') Who would
have thought that a grass could win
Perennial Plant of the Year, but in 2001 'Karl
Forester' took the honor.
Description: cool season; clump forming
Foliage is green; medium blade width; 90-120 cm
(36-48") tall. Flowers in June through July; 150-200
cm (60-80") tall; flowers often remain erect
despite heavy snowfall
Ideal conditions: full sun; moist to wet fertile soil;
tolerates a wide range of soil types including dry
sandy soil; thrives in clay soil
Coldest Zone: 3 - 9 (find your zone; further info on
plant hardiness); grows happily in Saskatoon and
Regina, Saskatchewan, Zone 2 or 3
Suggested uses: specimen, in a border, as a
hedge or screen, as a backdrop for roses and
other perennials, in arrangements
Partner with: Veronicastrum, Aster, Rudbeckia, tall
Sedums, Eupatorium, Monarda, Boltonia, Heliopsis
'Summer Sun'
Season of interest: June to winter
When to plant or divide: early to late spring and
early fall
When to cut down: in early spring, just before the
new growth starts
Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth
once every 2 weeks); further info
Recommended spacing between plants: 45100cm (18-40")
Pronunciation: Calamagrostis (kal-ah-mah-GROStis) acutiflora (ah-KYOO-tih-flor-ah)
Coreopsis Verticillata 'Golden Showers'
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The thread leaf Coreopsis verticillata are
increasingly popular. The feathery texture
of the leaves and the profusion of bloom
are certainly worthy features. However
some of the threadleafs can become
wispy and floppy as they age and some
are very short-lived. Coreopsis 'Golden
Showers' is able to hold its flower stems tall
and sturdy throughout the season. It tends
to form a nice size clump, rather than
traveling around your garden. And it stays
around for several years. Like all the
Coreopsis, it is very tolerant of hot, dry
weather. Shearing the plants back by
about 2/3s, once the initial blooming is
finished, will refresh the plant and set new
buds.
* Zones: 4 - 9
* Colors: Golden Yellow
* Height: 24 - 30" Width: 18 - 24"
* Bloom Period: Mid-Summer - Fall
* Exposure: Full Sun
* Notes: Benefits from a shearing after the
initial bloom fades.
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Botanic name: Echinacea purpurea
'Magnus'
Common name: Purple cone flower
Size: 3 feet high, 1 foot wide
Favored growing conditions: Well
drained soil in full sunwill tolerate
part shade if the plant gets at least
4 hours of sun including the noon
hour when the sun is the strongest.
Flower color: Rose-pink with rustyorange cone at center. Flowers
from mid to late summer.
Hardiness: Zones 4 - 8
Purple
ConeFlower
Echinacea Purpurea ' Magnus'
Pros: Purple Coneflowers are low-maintenance
perennials you can pretty much forget about them
from the time they come up until the time they get
killed by the first hard frost. They have a long period of
bloom, and the seed-heads are attractive as the
bloom goes by. 'Magnus' is a good height, and the
petals are non-drooping as compared to the species
plant. (See photos for comparison)
Cons: Echinacea will self-seed with joyous
abandonyou will have to joyously weed out the
seedlings.
Comments: For the best effect, plant Echinacea in
large groups (five or more plants) spaced 12 to 18
inches apart.
Suggested companion plants: Liatris, daylilies,
stokesia, and other mid-summer bloomers. Also good
next to Siberian Iris, which bloom earlier.
Hemerocallis x Hybrid ' Sunday Gloves'
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of a particularly nice
shape are very near
to a pure white. The
flowers can be
translucent, they are
so light. The flowering
stems reach one and
a half to two feet. Its
season is mid summer.
Purple Prairie Clover
Dalea Purpurea
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Allium Atropurpureum, Allium Christophii, Crocus
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Common Name: purple prairie clover
Zone: 3 to 8
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Fabaceae
Missouri Native: Yes
Native Range: Eastern and central
United States
Height: 1 to 3 feet
Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet
Bloom Time: June - August
Bloom Color: Rose/Purple
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Salvia x Hybrid 'East Friesland'
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A perennial Sage with slender deep
blue spikes on 18-inch plants.
Category: Perennials, Plants
Hardiness zones: 4 to 9
Height: 18 in
Width: 12 in - 18 in
Bloom season: Fall
Bloom color: Blue
Growth Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Dry, Moist, well-drained
Normal
Additional Characteristics
Bloom First Year
Butterfly Lovers
Easy Care Plants
Flower
Long Bloomers
Rose Companions
Uses
Beds
Border
Cut Flowers
Ornamental
Outdoor
Nepeta x Hybrid ' Walker's Low Catnip'
Landscape habit, uses: front
to middle of borders,
groundcover, container,
cascading over walls or in
rock garden, cut flower;
attracts butterflies, bees,
hummingbirds; combines
well with roses, in front of
beebalm, in back of bluish
ornamental grasses, shasta
daisies; and for an oldfashioned look with
foxgloves, German iris,
peonies.
Other interest: 2007
Perennial Plant of the Year,
of the Perennial Plant
Association. Little attraction
to cats (nor to deer or
rabbits), even though
related to true catnip (N.
cataria)
Other culture: in south shear
flowers off after bloom for
repeat bloom and denser
plant; divide in spring if
necessary
Propagation: plants are
sterile so not by seed, spring
division, terminal cuttings in
summer
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Common name: Walker's Low catnip
Faassen Nepeta
Family: Lamiaceae, Mint
Height x width: 18" x 18"
Growth rate, habit: moderate north, rapid
south and warm climates, loosely arching
upright
Foliage: opposite leaves 1-2" long with
scalloped edges, widely sagitate (arrowshaped); gray-green, fragrant
Flowers: lavender-blue, 1-2" long, early
summer south and mid-summer north for
long period, clustered on upright arching
stems
Hardiness: USDA zones 4-7
Soil: well-drained, tolerates drought once
established
Light: full sun, will tolerate part shade in the
south
Pests and problems: none significant;
possibly leafhoppers, black root rot, wilt,
powdery mildew
Coreopsis Verticillata ' Golden Showers'
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The thread leaf Coreopsis verticillata
are increasingly popular. The feathery
texture of the leaves and the
profusion of bloom are certainly
worthy features. However some of the
threadleafs can become wispy and
floppy as they age and some are
very short-lived. Coreopsis 'Golden
Showers' is able to hold its flower
stems tall and sturdy throughout the
season. It tends to form a nice size
clump, rather than traveling around
your garden. And it stays around for
several years. Like all the Coreopsis, it
is very tolerant of hot, dry weather.
Shearing the plants back by about
2/3s, once the initial blooming is
finished, will refresh the plant and set
new buds.
•Zones: 4 - 9
* Colors: Golden Yellow
* Height: 24 - 30" Width: 18 - 24"
* Bloom Period: Mid-Summer - Fall
* Exposure: Full Sun
* Notes: Benefits from a shearing
after the initial bloom fades.
Beard Tongue
Penstemon Digitalis 'Husker's Red'
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Common Name: beard tongue
Zone: 3 to 8
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: April - June
Bloom Color: White
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Medium
Blue Star
Amsonia Tabernaemontana ‘Montana’
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Common Name: blue star
Zone: 4 to 9
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Apocynaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 0.75 to 1 foot
Bloom Time: April - May
Bloom Color: Blue
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Sunday Gloves
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Medium sized flowers of a particularly
nice shape are very near to a pure
white. The flowers can be translucent,
they are so light. The flowering stems
reach one and a half to two feet. Its
season is mid summer.
Medium sized flowers of a particularly
nice shape are very near to a pure
white. The flowers can be translucent,
they are so light. The flowering stems
reach one and a half to two feet. Its
season is mid summer.
Bulbs in Bed 3 –
Tulip Greigii ‘Toronto’, Tulip Greigii ‘Fur Elise’,
Allium Christophii, Allium Atropurpureum,
Camassia Cusickii
Salvia x Hybrid 'East Friesland'
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A perennial Sage with slender deep blue
spikes on 18-inch plants.
Category: Perennials, Plants
Hardiness zones: 4 to 9
Height: 18 in
Width: 12 in - 18 in
Bloom season: Fall
Bloom color: Blue
Growth Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Dry, Moist, well-drained
Normal
Additional Characteristics
Bloom First Year
Butterfly Lovers
Easy Care Plants
Flower
Long Bloomers
Rose Companions
Uses
Beds
Border
Cut Flowers
Ornamental
Outdoor
Sporobolus Heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed
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Prairie dropseed will grow without care for many
decades. This is a very low maintenance plant.
Prairie dropseed rivals Little Bluestem in mass
plantings. True hummocks in form, imagine a Fall
landscape with these burnt orange clump grasses
combined with brilliant red sumac.
Description: warm season; bunch forming
Foliage is medium green; blades are 3 mm (1/16")
wide; 30-60 cm (12-24") in height
Flowers are delicate; bloom August until frost; 60-100
cm (24-40")
Ideal conditions: rocky soil in full sun; drought and
heat tolerant
Coldest Zone: 3 (find your zone; further info on plant
hardiness)
Season of interest: August to winter
Drought tolerance rating: 1 (water to root depth
once a month) further info
Recommended spacing between plants: 50-100 cm
(20-40") why such a difference?
Pronunciation: Sporobolus (spor-AH-bol-us)
heterolepis (het-er-oh-LEP-is)
Nepeta x Hybrid ' Walker's Low Catnip'
Landscape habit, uses: front
to middle of borders,
groundcover, container,
cascading over walls or in
rock garden, cut flower;
attracts butterflies, bees,
hummingbirds; combines
well with roses, in front of
beebalm, in back of bluish
ornamental grasses, shasta
daisies; and for an oldfashioned look with
foxgloves, German iris,
peonies.
Other interest: 2007
Perennial Plant of the Year,
of the Perennial Plant
Association. Little attraction
to cats (nor to deer or
rabbits), even though
related to true catnip (N.
cataria)
Other culture: in south shear
flowers off after bloom for
repeat bloom and denser
plant; divide in spring if
necessary
Propagation: plants are
sterile so not by seed, spring
division, terminal cuttings in
summer
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Common name: Walker's Low catnip/
Faassen Nepeta
Family: Lamiaceae, Mint
Height x width: 18" x 18"
Growth rate, habit: moderate north, rapid
south and warm climates, loosely arching
upright
Foliage: opposite leaves 1-2" long with
scalloped edges, widely sagitate (arrowshaped); gray-green, fragrant
Flowers: lavender-blue, 1-2" long, early
summer south and mid-summer north for
long period, clustered on upright arching
stems
Hardiness: USDA zones 4-7
Soil: well-drained, tolerates drought once
established
Light: full sun, will tolerate part shade in the
south
Pests and problems: none significant;
possibly leafhoppers, black root rot, wilt,
powdery mildew
Coreopsis Verticillata ' Golden Showers'
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The thread leaf Coreopsis verticillata
are increasingly popular. The feathery
texture of the leaves and the
profusion of bloom are certainly
worthy features. However some of the
threadleafs can become wispy and
floppy as they age and some are
very short-lived. Coreopsis 'Golden
Showers' is able to hold its flower
stems tall and sturdy throughout the
season. It tends to form a nice size
clump, rather than traveling around
your garden. And it stays around for
several years. Like all the Coreopsis, it
is very tolerant of hot, dry weather.
Shearing the plants back by about
2/3s, once the initial blooming is
finished, will refresh the plant and set
new buds.
•Zones: 4 - 9
* Colors: Golden Yellow
* Height: 24 - 30" Width: 18 - 24"
* Bloom Period: Mid-Summer - Fall
* Exposure: Full Sun
* Notes: Benefits from a shearing
after the initial bloom fades.
Blue Star
Amsonia Tabernaemontana ‘Montana’
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Common Name: blue star
Zone: 4 to 9
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Apocynaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 0.75 to 1 foot
Bloom Time: April - May
Bloom Color: Blue
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Yarrow
Achillea x Hybrid 'Altgold'
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Common name: Yarrow
Family: Asteraceae, Aster
Height x width: 6-36" x 2-5'
Growth rate: moderate to fast
Foliage: green or gray-green, deeply
divided like ferns, often with heavy spicy
odor
Flowers: flat-topped corymbs, outer flowers
female, inner flowers male and female,
various colors
Hardiness: zones 3-5 to 8-9
Soil: most if well-drained
Light: sun
Pests and problems: beetles, mites
Landscape habit, uses: borders, containers,
massing
Other interest: good for cut or dried flowers,
cut when pollen is visible for best vase life;
named after Achilles who supposedly used
millefolium species for soldiers' wounds
Other culture: some species may be
invasive (roots) in some situations except for
clump-formers; in zones 7 and warmer
plants may get spindly and need staking
Propagation: seeds, division, cuttings
Species: filipendulina(phil-i-pen-du-lee' nah)--Fern-leaf
Yarrow, zones 3-8, 3-5' x 3', flat yellow flowers 3-4"
across in summer, foliage is generally green and
deeply cut as in ferns, forms clumps
grandifolia(gran-di-fol' ee-ah)--White Yarrow, zones 58, 2-4' x 2', flat white flowers 3-4" across in summer,
gray-green and lacey 9" leaves, clump-forming
millefolium(mill-i-fol' ee-um)--Common Yarrow, zones
3-9, 1-2' x 5', flat flowers white to cerise red, dark green
deeply cut foliage, spreads 1-2' per year, used in
medieval Europe as a toothache remedy and instead
of hops in ale, variable from seed, hybrids with
taygetea form Galaxy series ptarmica(tar-mi-ka')-Sneezewort, zones 2-9, 1-2' x 1', white flowers in early
summer, dark green linear non-dissected leaves,
aggressive in good soils, leaves and roots made into a
powder in Victorian England and used as substitute
for snuff (hence the common name)
Little Bluestem
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Common name: Little bluestem
Description: warm season; clump
forming
Foliage: - green; narrow; 100 cm (40")
tall
Flowers: - July to Sept; 100-120 cm (4048") tall
Conditions: full sun to open shade;
tolerates a wide range of soil
conditions; drought tolerant
Schizachyrium Scoparium
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Forester' - Feather
This reed grass is a vertical masterpiece and
Reed Grass
provides wonderful contrast amongst low shrubs
and perennials. Often used in naturalized areas, its
ultimate size is directly related to the amount of
moisture. Even though Calamagrostis can grow in
fresh-water bogs, it also does well in drier areas.
One of the first grasses to start growing in the spring,
C. 'Karl Forester' is an early bloomer, which is an
asset in areas with a short growing season. The
blossoms change color through the season and
remain on the plant until winter snow brings them
down. Pick the flowers at different stages of
development and create a colorful arrangement.
Combine in a vase with rose stems laden with
rosehips and place outside your front door. The
seeds are sterile, which means the plant won't selfseed. Sways gracefully in the lightest breeze. A row
or a mass planting of Karl is spectacular on a windy
day! Sometimes misspelled as C. 'Karl Forester') Who
would have thought that a grass could win
Perennial Plant of the Year, but in 2001 'Karl Forester'
took the honor.
Description: cool season; clump forming
Foliage is green; medium blade width; 90-120 cm
(36-48") tall. Flowers in June through July; 150-200
cm (60-80") tall; flowers often remain erect
despite heavy snowfall
Ideal conditions: full sun; moist to wet fertile soil;
tolerates a wide range of soil types including dry
sandy soil; thrives in clay soil
Coldest Zone: 3 - 9 (find your zone; further info on
plant hardiness); grows happily in Saskatoon and
Regina, Saskatchewan, Zone 2 or 3
Suggested uses: specimen, in a border, as a
hedge or screen, as a backdrop for roses and
other perennials, in arrangements
Partner with: Veronicastrum, Aster, Rudbeckia, tall
Sedums, Eupatorium, Monarda, Boltonia, Heliopsis
'Summer Sun'
Season of interest: June to winter
When to plant or divide: early to late spring and
early fall
When to cut down: in early spring, just before the
new growth starts
Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth
once every 2 weeks); further info
Recommended spacing between plants: 45100cm (18-40")
Pronunciation: Calamagrostis (kal-ah-mah-GROStis) acutiflora (ah-KYOO-tih-flor-ah)
Betony
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A cousin to the familiar Lamb's-Ears, but not at all
similar. This is a clump-forming perennial, forming a
low mound of crispy green foliage. In early
summer the upright spikes of bright-purple flowers
appear, which attract bees to the nectar.
Removing faded flowers will encourage more
buds to form for weeks on end. An interesting and
unusual perennial for near the front of the border,
or in containers. Plants may be clipped back hard
immediately after blooming, to tidy up the clumps
for the rest of the season. Easily divided in early
spring. Considered by some authorities to be
correctly Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo'.
Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo'
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border, Containers
Cut Flower, Deer Resistant
Massed
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
45-50 cm
18-20 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal, Sandy, Clay
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist
Care Level
Easy
Flower Colour
Purple
Blooming Time
Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late
Summer
Hemerocallis x Hybrid 'Chicago Apache'
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Apache' are a rich, dark red
and are often of a rounded
form. Plants are tall at three
feet. The length of the
flowering season will be very
long on well-established
plants that are given copious
amounts of water. Flowering
will begin in July and
continue into autumn.
Sedum x Hybrid ‘Bronco’
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Height Foliage: 19.5 cm
Area of spread: 21.5 cm
Color foliage:
Green RHS-CC 137A
Color flower:
Yellow-green RHSCC 145C
Shape flower:
Rotate
Flowering period:August and
September
Continuous blooming:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes, faint
Soil: Normal
Location:
Sun
Added value:
Unique flower
colours, very strong, short flower stems
Hardy Zones: 3-9
Pot culture:
Yes
Bulbs in bed 4 : Allium Christophii, Crocus
vernus mixed
Salvia x Hybrid 'East Friesland'
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A perennial Sage with slender deep blue
spikes on 18-inch plants.
Category: Perennials, Plants
Hardiness zones: 4 to 9
Height: 18 in
Width: 12 in - 18 in
Bloom season: Fall
Bloom color: Blue
Growth Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Dry, Moist, well-drained
Normal
Additional Characteristics
Bloom First Year
Butterfly Lovers
Easy Care Plants
Flower
Long Bloomers
Rose Companions
Uses
Beds
Border
Cut Flowers
Ornamental
Outdoor
Sedum x Hybrid ‘Bronco’
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Height Foliage:
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Area of spread:
21.5 cm
Color foliage:
Green RHS-CC 137A
Color flower:
Yellow-green RHS-CC
145C
Shape flower:
Rotate
Flowering period: August and September
Continuous blooming:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes, faint
Soil:
Normal
Location:
Sun
Added value:
Unique flower colours,
very strong, short flower stems
Hardy Zones: 3-9
Pot culture:
Yes
Bulbs in bed 4 : Allium Christophii, Crocus
vernus mixed
Allium Angulosum ‘ Summer Beauty’
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Genus/Common Name:
Allium/ Ornamental Onion
Size: 18"-20" tall x 8" wide
Plant zone(s): 4-9
Sun/Shade: full sun/partial shade
Highly attractive ornamental onion of
extended seasonal interest. From late June
through July rounded heads of lavenderpurple cup shaped flowers compliment the
narrow, glossy rich dark green foliage. In fall,
the foliage turns an attractive yellow
creating an eye catching contrast to the
reddish-brown flower stems that last well into
the winter. Sterile flowers prevent any
invasive issues. Drought and light shade
tolerant.
Sporobolus Heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed
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T I F F (Un c o m p re s s e d ) d e c o m p re s s o r
a re n e e d e d t o s e e t h i s p i c tu re .
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Prairie dropseed will grow without care for many
decades. This is a very low maintenance plant.
Prairie dropseed rivals Little Bluestem in mass
plantings. True hummocks in form, imagine a Fall
landscape with these burnt orange clump grasses
combined with brilliant red sumac.
Description: warm season; bunch forming
Foliage is medium green; blades are 3 mm (1/16")
wide; 30-60 cm (12-24") in height
Flowers are delicate; bloom August until frost; 60-100
cm (24-40")
Ideal conditions: rocky soil in full sun; drought and
heat tolerant
Coldest Zone: 3 (find your zone; further info on plant
hardiness)
Season of interest: August to winter
Drought tolerance rating: 1 (water to root depth
once a month) further info
Recommended spacing between plants: 50-100 cm
(20-40") why such a difference?
Pronunciation: Sporobolus (spor-AH-bol-us)
heterolepis (het-er-oh-LEP-is)
Salvia x Hybrid ’Blue Hill'
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Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7
Height: 36 in Spread: 18 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Blue, purple
Comments: These hybrids should be
grown in full sun and a
well-drained soil. The flower spikes are
produced during
the summer and some cultivars may
require support. The
flowers may be used in fresh or dried
arrangements. The
plant will tolerate some heat and
drought but will not
survive wet soil in winter. In northern
areas provide
winter protection.
Beard Tongue
Penstemon Digitalis 'Husker's Red'
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Common Name: beard tongue
Zone: 3 to 8
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: April - June
Bloom Color: White
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Medium
Little Bluestem
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Common name: Little bluestem
Description: warm season; clump
forming
Foliage: - green; narrow; 100 cm (40")
tall
Flowers: - July to Sept; 100-120 cm (4048") tall
Conditions: full sun to open shade;
tolerates a wide range of soil
conditions; drought tolerant
Schizachyrium Scoparium
Greater Burnet
Sanguisorba x 'Red Thunder'
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Common Name: greater burnet
Zone: 4 to 8
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Rosaceae
Native Range: Western Europe,
Mongolia, Japan, China, North
America
Height: 2.5 to 3 feet
Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Bloom Time: May - June
Bloom Color: Dark red to black purple
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
zMaintenance: Low
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Botanic name: Echinacea purpurea
'Magnus'
Common name: Purple coneflower
Size: 3 feet high, 1 foot wide
Favored growing conditions: Well drained
soil in full sunwill tolerate part shade if the
plant gets at least 4 hours of sun including
the noon hour when the sun is the
strongest.
Flower color: Rose-pink with rusty-orange
cone at center. Flowers from mid to late
summer.
Hardiness: Zones 4 - 8
Purple Coneflower
Echinacea Purpurea ' Magnus'
Pros: Purple Coneflowers are low-maintenance
perennials you can pretty much forget about them
from the time they come up until the time they get
killed by the first hard frost. They have a long period of
bloom, and the seed-heads are attractive as the
bloom goes by. 'Magnus' is a good height, and the
petals are non-drooping as compared to the species
plant. (See photos for comparison)
Cons: Echinacea will self-seed with joyous
abandonyou will have to joyously weed out the
seedlings.
Comments: For the best effect, plant Echinacea in
large groups (five or more plants) spaced 12 to 18
inches apart.
Suggested companion plants: Liatris, daylilies,
stokesia, and other mid-summer bloomers. Also good
next to Siberian Iris, which bloom earlier.
Achillea Millefolium 'Walter Funcke' –
Yarrow
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Large clumps of brickred/orange flowers on silver
tinted foliage. This vigorous
yarrow is perfect for a sunny
border. Resist the urge to cut the
plant back in autumn as the
flowerheads and stiff stems look
lovely frosted in the winter
garden. Supplied in a 3 Litre
container.
Cone flower
Echinacea Tennesseensis
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Common Name: Tennessee
coneflower
Zone: 5 to 6
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: Tennessee
Height: 1.5 to 2 feet
Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet
Bloom Time: June - August
Bloom Color: Purple rays and
coppery-orange center cones
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Pale Purple
Echinacea Pallida
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Common Name: pale purple
coneflower
Zone: 3 to 10
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Missouri Native: Yes
Native Range: Eastern United States
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet
Bloom Time: June - July
Bloom Color: Pale purple
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Wild Petunia
Ruellia Humilis
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Common Name: wild petunia
Zone: 4 to 8
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Acanthaceae
Missouri Native: Yes
Native Range: Eastern United States
Height: 1.5 to 2 feet
Spread: 1.5 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: May - October
Bloom Color: Lavender/lilac-blue
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Medium
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Forester' - Feather
This reed grass is a vertical masterpiece and
Reed Grass
provides wonderful contrast amongst low shrubs
and perennials. Often used in naturalized areas, its
ultimate size is directly related to the amount of
moisture. Even though Calamagrostis can grow in
fresh-water bogs, it also does well in drier areas.
One of the first grasses to start growing in the spring,
C. 'Karl Forester' is an early bloomer, which is an
asset in areas with a short growing season. The
blossoms change color through the season and
remain on the plant until winter snow brings them
down. Pick the flowers at different stages of
development and create a colorful arrangement.
Combine in a vase with rose stems laden with
rosehips and place outside your front door. The
seeds are sterile, which means the plant won't selfseed. Sways gracefully in the lightest breeze. A row
or a mass planting of Karl is spectacular on a windy
day! Sometimes misspelled as C. 'Karl Forester') Who
would have thought that a grass could win
Perennial Plant of the Year, but in 2001 'Karl Forester'
took the honor.
Description: cool season; clump forming
Foliage is green; medium blade width; 90-120 cm
(36-48") tall. Flowers in June through July; 150-200
cm (60-80") tall; flowers often remain erect
despite heavy snowfall
Ideal conditions: full sun; moist to wet fertile soil;
tolerates a wide range of soil types including dry
sandy soil; thrives in clay soil
Coldest Zone: 3 - 9 (find your zone; further info on
plant hardiness); grows happily in Saskatoon and
Regina, Saskatchewan, Zone 2 or 3
Suggested uses: specimen, in a border, as a
hedge or screen, as a backdrop for roses and
other perennials, in arrangements
Partner with: Veronicastrum, Aster, Rudbeckia, tall
Sedums, Eupatorium, Monarda, Boltonia, Heliopsis
'Summer Sun'
Season of interest: June to winter
When to plant or divide: early to late spring and
early fall
When to cut down: in early spring, just before the
new growth starts
Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth
once every 2 weeks); further info
Recommended spacing between plants: 45100cm (18-40")
Pronunciation: Calamagrostis (kal-ah-mah-GROStis) acutiflora (ah-KYOO-tih-flor-ah)
Russian Sage
Perovskia Atriplicifolia
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Common Name: Russian sage
Zone: 5 to 9
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Lamiaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native: Range: Himalayas, western
China
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Spread: 2 to 4 feet
Bloom Time: July - October
Bloom Color: Lavender / blue
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Sporobolus Heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed
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Prairie dropseed will grow without care for many
decades. This is a very low maintenance plant.
Prairie dropseed rivals Little Bluestem in mass
plantings. True hummocks in form, imagine a Fall
landscape with these burnt orange clump grasses
combined with brilliant red sumac.
Description: warm season; bunch forming
Foliage is medium green; blades are 3 mm (1/16")
wide; 30-60 cm (12-24") in height
Flowers are delicate; bloom August until frost; 60-100
cm (24-40")
Ideal conditions: rocky soil in full sun; drought and
heat tolerant
Coldest Zone: 3 (find your zone; further info on plant
hardiness)
Season of interest: August to winter
Drought tolerance rating: 1 (water to root depth
once a month) further info
Recommended spacing between plants: 50-100 cm
(20-40") why such a difference?
Pronunciation: Sporobolus (spor-AH-bol-us)
heterolepis (het-er-oh-LEP-is)
Echinacea Purpurea ‘ Rubin Glow’
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This robust, drought tolerant perennial,
is one very best butterfly attractors!
The showy flowers are arranged
individually on sturdy stems with soft
purple petals surrounding an
iridescent red-orange, cone shaped
center. An excellent variety for cut
flower arrangements and a major
Claybuster!
Colour : Purple
Blooms : July to Sept.
Light : Full sun to Part shade
Height : 2' - 4'
Soil : Sand to Clay
Water : Dry to Medium
Pale Purple
Echinacea Pallida
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Common Name: pale purple
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Zone: 3 to 10
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Missouri Native: Yes
Native Range: Eastern United States
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet
Bloom Time: June - July
Bloom Color: Pale purple
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Nepeta x Faassenii 'Kit Cat'
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Common Name: nepeta
Zone: 3 to 8
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Lamiaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: May - September
Bloom Color: Blue
Sun: Full sun to part shade
moring Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Allium Angulosum ‘ Summer Beauty’
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Genus/Common Name:
Allium/ Ornamental Onion
Size: 18"-20" tall x 8" wide
Plant zone(s): 4-9
Sun/Shade: full sun/partial shade
Highly attractive ornamental onion of
extended seasonal interest. From late June
through July rounded heads of lavenderpurple cup shaped flowers compliment the
narrow, glossy rich dark green foliage. In fall,
the foliage turns an attractive yellow
creating an eye catching contrast to the
reddish-brown flower stems that last well into
the winter. Sterile flowers prevent any
invasive issues. Drought and light shade
tolerant.
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Common name: Sage
Family: Lamiaceae, Mint
Height x width: 12-48" x 12-36"
depending on species
Growth habit: upright, branched
Growth rate: moderate to fast
Foliage: opposite, 4-sided stems;
varies with species but generally
lanceolate to oblong, often hairy,
often 3-6" long; often variously
scented when bruised
Flowers: 2-lipped in terminal and
axillary whorls; size and color varies
with species, generally red flowers are
annuals
Hardiness: zones 4 through 8 to 10,
depending on species.
Sage
Salvia x Hybrid Wesuwe'
Soil: moist, well-drained, drought tolerant
Light: full sun
Pests and Problems: occasionally leaf spots,
rusts; white fly
Landscape habit, uses: border, pots,
butterflies and hummingbirds depending on
species
Other interest: from the Latin salvare, to heal,
refering to the supposed medicinal properties
of some species; popular genus in recent
years with many offerings; variously native,
depending on species with many native to
Central and South America
Other culture: cool evenings promote longer
bloom and depth of color; many species,
especially those less cold hardy need heat to
perform and bloom best; many tender
perennials are grown as annuals in northern
zones
Propagation: stem cuttings, division in spring
but slow to reestablish
Sesleria Autumnalis - Autumn Moor Grass
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Description: cool season; clump forming
Foliage is light green; medium blade width; 2530 cm (8-10") in height
Flowers bloom in September; 35-50 cm (14-20")
tall
Ideal conditions: full sun to light shade; needs
ample water;very drought tolerant once
established
Coldest Zone: 4, possibly colder (find your zone;
further info on plant hardiness)
Partner with: Sporobolus heterolepis, Stipa
brachytricha, Nassella viridula, Achillea
'Martina', Scabiosa japonica var alpina, Crocus
pulchellus
Suggested uses: specimen, container, groups,
masses
Season of interest: year-round (semi-evergreen)
Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth
once every 2 weeks); further info
Recommended spacing between plants: 25-40
cm (10-24") why such a difference?
Pronunciation: Sesleria (ses-LER-ee-ah)
autumnalis (aw-tum-NAL-is)
Blue Star
Amsonia Tabernaemontana ‘Montana’
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Common Name: blue star
Zone: 4 to 9
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Apocynaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 0.75 to 1 foot
Bloom Time: April - May
Bloom Color: Blue
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Kalimeris Incisa 'Blue Star'
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Common Name: kalimeris
Zone: 5 to 9
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet
Bloom Time: June - September
Bloom Color: Light blue rays and
yellow center
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Coreopsis Verticillata ' Golden Showers'
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The thread leaf Coreopsis verticillata
are increasingly popular. The feathery
texture of the leaves and the
profusion of bloom are certainly
worthy features. However some of the
threadleafs can become wispy and
floppy as they age and some are
very short-lived. Coreopsis 'Golden
Showers' is able to hold its flower
stems tall and sturdy throughout the
season. It tends to form a nice size
clump, rather than traveling around
your garden. And it stays around for
several years. Like all the Coreopsis, it
is very tolerant of hot, dry weather.
Shearing the plants back by about
2/3s, once the initial blooming is
finished, will refresh the plant and set
new buds.
•Zones: 4 - 9
* Colors: Golden Yellow
* Height: 24 - 30" Width: 18 - 24"
* Bloom Period: Mid-Summer - Fall
* Exposure: Full Sun
* Notes: Benefits from a shearing
after the initial bloom fades.
Molinia Caerulea 'Moorflamme'
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Category:
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Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
Purple
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do
not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic),
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Sedum x Hybrid ‘Bronco’
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Height Foliage:
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Area of spread:
21.5 cm
Color foliage:
Green RHS-CC 137A
Color flower:
Yellow-green RHS-CC
145C
Shape flower:
Rotate
Flowering period: August and September
Continuous blooming:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes, faint
Soil:
Normal
Location:
Sun
Added value:
Unique flower colours,
very strong, short flower stems
Hardy Zones: 3-9
Pot culture:
Yes
Bulbs in Bed 7 –
Tulip Greigii ‘Toronto’, Tulip Greigii ‘ Elsie’, Crocus
Tommasinianus ‘Barr’s Purple, Crocus Chryanthus
‘Cream Beauty’
Nepeta x Faassenii 'Kit Cat'
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Common Name: nepeta
Zone: 3 to 8
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Lamiaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: May - September
Bloom Color: Blue
Sun: Full sun to part shade
moring Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
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Common name: Sage
Family: Lamiaceae, Mint
Height x width: 12-48" x 12-36"
depending on species
Growth habit: upright, branched
Growth rate: moderate to fast
Foliage: opposite, 4-sided stems;
varies with species but generally
lanceolate to oblong, often hairy,
often 3-6" long; often variously
scented when bruised
Flowers: 2-lipped in terminal and
axillary whorls; size and color varies
with species, generally red flowers are
annuals
Hardiness: zones 4 through 8 to 10,
depending on species.
Sage
Salvia x Hybrid Wesuwe'
Soil: moist, well-drained, drought tolerant
Light: full sun
Pests and Problems: occasionally leaf spots,
rusts; white fly
Landscape habit, uses: border, pots,
butterflies and hummingbirds depending on
species
Other interest: from the Latin salvare, to heal,
refering to the supposed medicinal properties
of some species; popular genus in recent
years with many offerings; variously native,
depending on species with many native to
Central and South America
Other culture: cool evenings promote longer
bloom and depth of color; many species,
especially those less cold hardy need heat to
perform and bloom best; many tender
perennials are grown as annuals in northern
zones
Propagation: stem cuttings, division in spring
but slow to reestablish
Sesleria Autumnalis - Autumn Moor Grass
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Description: cool season; clump forming
Foliage is light green; medium blade width; 2530 cm (8-10") in height
Flowers bloom in September; 35-50 cm (14-20")
tall
Ideal conditions: full sun to light shade; needs
ample water;very drought tolerant once
established
Coldest Zone: 4, possibly colder (find your zone;
further info on plant hardiness)
Partner with: Sporobolus heterolepis, Stipa
brachytricha, Nassella viridula, Achillea
'Martina', Scabiosa japonica var alpina, Crocus
pulchellus
Suggested uses: specimen, container, groups,
masses
Season of interest: year-round (semi-evergreen)
Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth
once every 2 weeks); further info
Recommended spacing between plants: 25-40
cm (10-24") why such a difference?
Pronunciation: Sesleria (ses-LER-ee-ah)
autumnalis (aw-tum-NAL-is)
Sporobolus Heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed
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Prairie dropseed will grow without care for many
decades. This is a very low maintenance plant.
Prairie dropseed rivals Little Bluestem in mass
plantings. True hummocks in form, imagine a Fall
landscape with these burnt orange clump grasses
combined with brilliant red sumac.
Description: warm season; bunch forming
Foliage is medium green; blades are 3 mm (1/16")
wide; 30-60 cm (12-24") in height
Flowers are delicate; bloom August until frost; 60-100
cm (24-40")
Ideal conditions: rocky soil in full sun; drought and
heat tolerant
Coldest Zone: 3 (find your zone; further info on plant
hardiness)
Season of interest: August to winter
Drought tolerance rating: 1 (water to root depth
once a month) further info
Recommended spacing between plants: 50-100 cm
(20-40") why such a difference?
Pronunciation: Sporobolus (spor-AH-bol-us)
heterolepis (het-er-oh-LEP-is)
Blue Star
Amsonia Tabernaemontana ‘Montana’
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Common Name: blue star
Zone: 4 to 9
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Apocynaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 0.75 to 1 foot
Bloom Time: April - May
Bloom Color: Blue
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Coreopsis Verticillata ' Golden Showers'
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The thread leaf Coreopsis verticillata
are increasingly popular. The feathery
texture of the leaves and the
profusion of bloom are certainly
worthy features. However some of the
threadleafs can become wispy and
floppy as they age and some are
very short-lived. Coreopsis 'Golden
Showers' is able to hold its flower
stems tall and sturdy throughout the
season. It tends to form a nice size
clump, rather than traveling around
your garden. And it stays around for
several years. Like all the Coreopsis, it
is very tolerant of hot, dry weather.
Shearing the plants back by about
2/3s, once the initial blooming is
finished, will refresh the plant and set
new buds.
•Zones: 4 - 9
* Colors: Golden Yellow
* Height: 24 - 30" Width: 18 - 24"
* Bloom Period: Mid-Summer - Fall
* Exposure: Full Sun
* Notes: Benefits from a shearing
after the initial bloom fades.
Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem, Prairie Beard Grass
aka Andropogon scoparius
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Many ornamental grasses make stunning
displays when massed on a large scale. This
is particularly true when using Little Bluestem.
A mass planting will undulate in the breeze.
A group is also excellent as a transition plant
when one needs to move from a formal
area to a natural field or meadow. The fine
foliage and distinctive upright flowers pass
through an array of colour changes in the
autumn after frost. Little Bluestem retires to
shades of red or purple and remains showy
into winter. Be sure to cut the dried flowers
for a winter bouquet. Place the vase in front
of a window so the delicate flowers will be
backlit.
Description: warm season; clump forming
Foliage is grey-green; 7mm (1/4") wide; 100
cm (40") in height
Flowers late July to Sept; 100-120 cm (40-48')
tall
Ideal conditions: full sun to open shade; well
drained soil; excessive moisture and fertile
soil will cause the tall flower stems to fall over
Coldest Zone:
Season of interest: August to winter
Native to: prairies and open woods, dry
fields and hills of North America, from
Quebec to Alberta and south to Arizona
and Florida
Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root
depth once every 2 weeks
Recommended spacing between plants: 4590 cm (18-36")
Pronounced: Schizachyrium (skits-ah-KEERee-um) scoparium (skoh-PAIR-ee-um)
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Forester' - Feather
This reed grass is a vertical masterpiece and
Reed Grass
provides wonderful contrast amongst low shrubs
and perennials. Often used in naturalized areas, its
ultimate size is directly related to the amount of
moisture. Even though Calamagrostis can grow in
fresh-water bogs, it also does well in drier areas.
One of the first grasses to start growing in the spring,
C. 'Karl Forester' is an early bloomer, which is an
asset in areas with a short growing season. The
blossoms change color through the season and
remain on the plant until winter snow brings them
down. Pick the flowers at different stages of
development and create a colorful arrangement.
Combine in a vase with rose stems laden with
rosehips and place outside your front door. The
seeds are sterile, which means the plant won't selfseed. Sways gracefully in the lightest breeze. A row
or a mass planting of Karl is spectacular on a windy
day! Sometimes misspelled as C. 'Karl Forester') Who
would have thought that a grass could win
Perennial Plant of the Year, but in 2001 'Karl Forester'
took the honor.
Description: cool season; clump forming
Foliage is green; medium blade width; 90-120 cm
(36-48") tall. Flowers in June through July; 150-200
cm (60-80") tall; flowers often remain erect
despite heavy snowfall
Ideal conditions: full sun; moist to wet fertile soil;
tolerates a wide range of soil types including dry
sandy soil; thrives in clay soil
Coldest Zone: 3 - 9 (find your zone; further info on
plant hardiness); grows happily in Saskatoon and
Regina, Saskatchewan, Zone 2 or 3
Suggested uses: specimen, in a border, as a
hedge or screen, as a backdrop for roses and
other perennials, in arrangements
Partner with: Veronicastrum, Aster, Rudbeckia, tall
Sedums, Eupatorium, Monarda, Boltonia, Heliopsis
'Summer Sun'
Season of interest: June to winter
When to plant or divide: early to late spring and
early fall
When to cut down: in early spring, just before the
new growth starts
Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth
once every 2 weeks); further info
Recommended spacing between plants: 45100cm (18-40")
Pronunciation: Calamagrostis (kal-ah-mah-GROStis) acutiflora (ah-KYOO-tih-flor-ah)
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Botanic name: Echinacea purpurea
'Magnus'
Common name: Purple cone flower
Size: 3 feet high, 1 foot wide
Favored growing conditions: Well drained
soil in full sunwill tolerate part shade if the
plant gets at least 4 hours of sun including
the noon hour when the sun is the
strongest.
Flower color: Rose-pink with rusty-orange
cone at center. Flowers from mid to late
summer.
Hardiness: Zones 4 - 8
Purple Coneflower
Echinacea Purpurea ' Magnus'
Pros: Purple Coneflowers are low-maintenance
perennials you can pretty much forget about them
from the time they come up until the time they get
killed by the first hard frost. They have a long period of
bloom, and the seed-heads are attractive as the
bloom goes by. 'Magnus' is a good height, and the
petals are non-drooping as compared to the species
plant. (See photos for comparison)
Cons: Echinacea will self-seed with joyous
abandonyou will have to joyously weed out the
seedlings.
Comments: For the best effect, plant Echinacea in
large groups (five or more plants) spaced 12 to 18
inches apart.
Suggested companion plants: Liatris, daylilies,
stokesia, and other mid-summer bloomers. Also good
next to Siberian Iris, which bloom earlier.
Vernonia Glauca
• Exposure: Sun
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Nature Attraction:
Butterflies
• Season of Interest:
Summer Late Summer
• Soil Moisture Needs:
Average, Moist, Dry
Russian Sage
Perovskia Atriplicifolia
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Common Name: Russian sage
Zone: 5 to 9
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Lamiaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native: Range: Himalayas, western
China
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Spread: 2 to 4 feet
Bloom Time: July - October
Bloom Color: Lavender / blue
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Pale Purple
Echinacea Pallida
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Common Name: pale purple
coneflower
Zone: 3 to 10
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Missouri Native: Yes
Native Range: Eastern United States
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet
Bloom Time: June - July
Bloom Color: Pale purple
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Bulbs in Bed 8 –
Tulip Greigii ‘Toronto’, Tulip Greigii ‘ Elsie’, Crocus
Tommasinianus ‘Barr’s Purple, Crocus Chryanthus ‘Cream
Beauty’
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Common name: Sage
Family: Lamiaceae, Mint
Height x width: 12-48" x 12-36"
depending on species
Growth habit: upright, branched
Growth rate: moderate to fast
Foliage: opposite, 4-sided stems;
varies with species but generally
lanceolate to oblong, often hairy,
often 3-6" long; often variously
scented when bruised
Flowers: 2-lipped in terminal and
axillary whorls; size and color varies
with species, generally red flowers are
annuals
Hardiness: zones 4 through 8 to 10,
depending on species.
Sage
Salvia x Hybrid Wesuwe'
Soil: moist, well-drained, drought tolerant
Light: full sun
Pests and Problems: occasionally leaf spots,
rusts; white fly
Landscape habit, uses: border, pots,
butterflies and hummingbirds depending on
species
Other interest: from the Latin salvare, to heal,
refering to the supposed medicinal properties
of some species; popular genus in recent
years with many offerings; variously native,
depending on species with many native to
Central and South America
Other culture: cool evenings promote longer
bloom and depth of color; many species,
especially those less cold hardy need heat to
perform and bloom best; many tender
perennials are grown as annuals in northern
zones
Propagation: stem cuttings, division in spring
but slow to reestablish
Nepeta x Hybrid ' Walker's Low Catnip'
Landscape habit, uses: front
to middle of borders,
groundcover, container,
cascading over walls or in
rock garden, cut flower;
attracts butterflies, bees,
hummingbirds; combines
well with roses, in front of
beebalm, in back of bluish
ornamental grasses, shasta
daisies; and for an oldfashioned look with
foxgloves, German iris,
peonies.
Other interest: 2007
Perennial Plant of the Year,
of the Perennial Plant
Association. Little attraction
to cats (nor to deer or
rabbits), even though
related to true catnip (N.
cataria)
Other culture: in south shear
flowers off after bloom for
repeat bloom and denser
plant; divide in spring if
necessary
Propagation: plants are
sterile so not by seed, spring
division, terminal cuttings in
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Common name: Walker's Low catnip/
Faassen Nepeta
Family: Lamiaceae, Mint
Height x width: 18" x 18"
Growth rate, habit: moderate north, rapid
south and warm climates, loosely arching
upright
Foliage: opposite leaves 1-2" long with
scalloped edges, widely sagitate (arrowshaped); gray-green, fragrant
Flowers: lavender-blue, 1-2" long, early
summer south and mid-summer north for
long period, clustered on upright arching
stems
Hardiness: USDA zones 4-7
Soil: well-drained, tolerates drought once
established
Light: full sun, will tolerate part shade in the
south
Pests and problems: none significant;
possibly leafhoppers, black root rot, wilt,
powdery mildew
Sesleria Autumnalis - Autumn Moor Grass
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Description: cool season; clump forming
Foliage is light green; medium blade width; 2530 cm (8-10") in height
Flowers bloom in September; 35-50 cm (14-20")
tall
Ideal conditions: full sun to light shade; needs
ample water;very drought tolerant once
established
Coldest Zone: 4, possibly colder (find your zone;
further info on plant hardiness)
Partner with: Sporobolus heterolepis, Stipa
brachytricha, Nassella viridula, Achillea
'Martina', Scabiosa japonica var alpina, Crocus
pulchellus
Suggested uses: specimen, container, groups,
masses
Season of interest: year-round (semi-evergreen)
Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth
once every 2 weeks); further info
Recommended spacing between plants: 25-40
cm (10-24") why such a difference?
Pronunciation: Sesleria (ses-LER-ee-ah)
autumnalis (aw-tum-NAL-is)
Calamintha Nepeta
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial
Shade
Soil Type: Normal, Sandy, Clay
Soil pH: Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Moist
Care Level: Easy
Flower Colour: Mauve/Lilac/White
Blooming Time: Mid Summer, Late
Summer, Early Fall, Mid Fall
Foliage Color: Grey GreenPlant
Uses & Characteristics:Accent:
Good Texture/Form, Alpine &
Rock, Attracts Butterflies, Border,
Containers, Cut Flower, Deer
Resistant, Drought Tolerant,
Edging, Fragrant, Ground Cove,
Massed, Woodland
Flower Head Size: Medium
Height: 20-30 cm, 8-12 inches
Spread: 30-45 cm, 12-18 inches
Foot Traffic: None Growth Rate:
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Calamints are close cousins to the
garden mint, but without the nasty
spreading habit. This selection forms a
perfect mound of mint-scented
leaves, absolutely smothered by
small, very pale lilac flowers from
midsummer until frost. Highly rated as
an edging or rock garden plant with
an extremely long season of interest.
A good choice also for mixed
containers. Clumps may be easily
divided in early spring. In regions with
humid summers this sometimes
benefits from a hard clip back in
August, to rejuvenate the leaves.
Tolerates both dry and moist soils.
Attractive to butterflies.
Sporobolus Heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed
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Prairie dropseed will grow without care for many
decades. This is a very low maintenance plant.
Prairie dropseed rivals Little Bluestem in mass
plantings. True hummocks in form, imagine a Fall
landscape with these burnt orange clump grasses
combined with brilliant red sumac.
Description: warm season; bunch forming
Foliage is medium green; blades are 3 mm (1/16")
wide; 30-60 cm (12-24") in height
Flowers are delicate; bloom August until frost; 60-100
cm (24-40")
Ideal conditions: rocky soil in full sun; drought and
heat tolerant
Coldest Zone: 3 (find your zone; further info on plant
hardiness)
Season of interest: August to winter
Drought tolerance rating: 1 (water to root depth
once a month) further info
Recommended spacing between plants: 50-100 cm
(20-40") why such a difference?
Pronunciation: Sporobolus (spor-AH-bol-us)
heterolepis (het-er-oh-LEP-is)
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Common Name: kalimeris
Zone: 5 to 9
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet
Bloom Time: June - September
Bloom Color: Light blue rays and
yellow center
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Molinia Caerulea 'Moorflamme'
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Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
Purple
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do
not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic),
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Nepeta Subsessilis 'Sweet Dreams'
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Category:
Herbs
Perennials
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Aromatic
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between
waterings
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Wild Petunia
Ruellia Rumilis
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Common Name: wild petunia
Zone: 4 to 8
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Acanthaceae
Missouri Native: Yes
Native Range: Eastern United States
Height: 1.5 to 2 feet
Spread: 1.5 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: May - October
Bloom Color: Lavender/lilac-blue
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Medium
Allium Angulosum ‘ Summer Beauty’
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Genus/Common Name:
Allium/ Ornamental Onion
Size: 18"-20" tall x 8" wide
Plant zone(s): 4-9
Sun/Shade: full sun/partial shade
Highly attractive ornamental onion of
extended seasonal interest. From late June
through July rounded heads of lavenderpurple cup shaped flowers compliment the
narrow, glossy rich dark green foliage. In fall,
the foliage turns an attractive yellow
creating an eye catching contrast to the
reddish-brown flower stems that last well into
the winter. Sterile flowers prevent any
invasive issues. Drought and light shade
tolerant.
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Common name: Sage
Family: Lamiaceae, Mint
Height x width: 12-48" x 12-36"
depending on species
Growth habit: upright, branched
Growth rate: moderate to fast
Foliage: opposite, 4-sided stems;
varies with species but generally
lanceolate to oblong, often hairy,
often 3-6" long; often variously
scented when bruised
Flowers: 2-lipped in terminal and
axillary whorls; size and color varies
with species, generally red flowers are
annuals
Hardiness: zones 4 through 8 to 10,
depending on species.
Sage
Salvia x Hybrid Wesuwe'
Soil: moist, well-drained, drought tolerant
Light: full sun
Pests and Problems: occasionally leaf spots,
rusts; white fly
Landscape habit, uses: border, pots,
butterflies and hummingbirds depending on
species
Other interest: from the Latin salvare, to heal,
refering to the supposed medicinal properties
of some species; popular genus in recent
years with many offerings; variously native,
depending on species with many native to
Central and South America
Other culture: cool evenings promote longer
bloom and depth of color; many species,
especially those less cold hardy need heat to
perform and bloom best; many tender
perennials are grown as annuals in northern
zones
Propagation: stem cuttings, division in spring
but slow to reestablish
Sporobolus Heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed
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T I F F (Un c o m p re s s e d ) d e c o m p re s s o r
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Prairie dropseed will grow without care for many
decades. This is a very low maintenance plant.
Prairie dropseed rivals Little Bluestem in mass
plantings. True hummocks in form, imagine a Fall
landscape with these burnt orange clump grasses
combined with brilliant red sumac.
Description: warm season; bunch forming
Foliage is medium green; blades are 3 mm (1/16")
wide; 30-60 cm (12-24") in height
Flowers are delicate; bloom August until frost; 60-100
cm (24-40")
Ideal conditions: rocky soil in full sun; drought and
heat tolerant
Coldest Zone: 3 (find your zone; further info on plant
hardiness)
Season of interest: August to winter
Drought tolerance rating: 1 (water to root depth
once a month) further info
Recommended spacing between plants: 50-100 cm
(20-40") why such a difference?
Pronunciation: Sporobolus (spor-AH-bol-us)
heterolepis (het-er-oh-LEP-is)
Beard Tongue
Penstemon Digitalis 'Husker's Red'
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Common Name: beard tongue
Zone: 3 to 8
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: April - June
Bloom Color: White
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Medium
Calamintha Nepeta
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial
Shade
Soil Type: Normal, Sandy, Clay
Soil pH: Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Moist
Care Level: Easy
Flower Colour: Mauve/Lilac/White
Blooming Time: Mid Summer, Late
Summer, Early Fall, Mid Fall
Foliage Color: Grey GreenPlant
Uses & Characteristics:Accent:
Good Texture/Form, Alpine &
Rock, Attracts Butterflies, Border,
Containers, Cut Flower, Deer
Resistant, Drought Tolerant,
Edging, Fragrant, Ground Cove,
Massed, Woodland
Flower Head Size: Medium
Height: 20-30 cm, 8-12 inches
Spread: 30-45 cm, 12-18 inches
Foot Traffic: None Growth Rate:
Medium
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Calamints are close cousins to the
garden mint, but without the nasty
spreading habit. This selection forms a
perfect mound of mint-scented
leaves, absolutely smothered by
small, very pale lilac flowers from
midsummer until frost. Highly rated as
an edging or rock garden plant with
an extremely long season of interest.
A good choice also for mixed
containers. Clumps may be easily
divided in early spring. In regions with
humid summers this sometimes
benefits from a hard clip back in
August, to rejuvenate the leaves.
Tolerates both dry and moist soils.
Attractive to butterflies.
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A cousin to the familiar Lamb's-Ears, but not at all
similar. This is a clump-forming perennial, forming a
low mound of crispy green foliage. In early
summer the upright spikes of bright-purple flowers
appear, which attract bees to the nectar.
Removing faded flowers will encourage more
buds to form for weeks on end. An interesting and
unusual perennial for near the front of the border,
or in containers. Plants may be clipped back hard
immediately after blooming, to tidy up the clumps
for the rest of the season. Easily divided in early
spring. Considered by some authorities to be
correctly Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo'.
Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo'
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal, Sandy, Clay
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist
Care Level
Easy
Flower Colour
Purple
Blooming Time
Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late
Summer
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border, Containers
Cut Flower, Deer Resistant
Massed
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
45-50 cm
18-20 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem, Prairie Beard Grass
aka Andropogon scoparius
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Many ornamental grasses make stunning
displays when massed on a large scale. This
is particularly true when using Little Bluestem.
A mass planting will undulate in the breeze.
A group is also excellent as a transition plant
when one needs to move from a formal
area to a natural field or meadow. The fine
foliage and distinctive upright flowers pass
through an array of colour changes in the
autumn after frost. Little Bluestem retires to
shades of red or purple and remains showy
into winter. Be sure to cut the dried flowers
for a winter bouquet. Place the vase in front
of a window so the delicate flowers will be
backlit.
Description: warm season; clump forming
Foliage is grey-green; 7mm (1/4") wide; 100
cm (40") in height
Flowers late July to Sept; 100-120 cm (40-48')
tall
Ideal conditions: full sun to open shade; well
drained soil; excessive moisture and fertile
soil will cause the tall flower stems to fall over
Coldest Zone:
Season of interest: August to winter
Native to: prairies and open woods, dry
fields and hills of North America, from
Quebec to Alberta and south to Arizona
and Florida
Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root
depth once every 2 weeks
Recommended spacing between plants: 4590 cm (18-36")
Pronounced: Schizachyrium (skits-ah-KEERee-um) scoparium (skoh-PAIR-ee-um)
Molinia Caerulea 'Moorflamme'
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Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
Purple
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do
not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic),
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum 'Blue Fortune'
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Category:
Perennials
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
Light Blue
Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Sedum x Hybrid 'Autumn Joy'
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Common name: Stonecrop, Sedum,
Live-forever
Family: Crassulaceae, Orpine
Height x width: 4-24" x 18-24"
Growth rate: moderate to fast
Foliage: varies with species, often
opposite or ternate
Flowers: cymes, color varies with
species, summer
Hardiness: zones 3-8
Soil: well-drained, tolerate drought
Light: sun
Pests and Problems: crown rot (from
wet soils), leaf blotch, leaf spot, stem
rot, rusts, aphids, southern root-knot
nematode (none serious problems)
Landscape habit, uses: shorter
species for rock and wall gardens,
hillsides, steep slopes, containers;
taller species for large rock gardens,
borders, specimens, containers
Other interest: genus name from Latin
sedo meaning to sit, refering to
manner in which plants "sit" on walls;
common name refers to manner in
which many species live on stoney
ledges; except for spurium native to
Caucasus and ternatum native to
eastern U.S., mostly native to Asia;
many species have been reassigned
by some authorities to the genus
Hylotelephium, such as spectabile
Other culture: low maintenance
Propagation: seed (200,000 seeds per
ounce), leaf or stem cuttings
avoiding excess wetness, division of
rock garden species
Species: The following species and
cultivars are perennial ones most
commonly seen in U.S. commerce of
the over 300. Those marked * are the
most popular.
Sesleria Autumnalis - Autumn Moor Grass
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Description: cool season; clump forming
Foliage is light green; medium blade width; 2530 cm (8-10") in height
Flowers bloom in September; 35-50 cm (14-20")
tall
Ideal conditions: full sun to light shade; needs
ample water;very drought tolerant once
established
Coldest Zone: 4, possibly colder (find your zone;
further info on plant hardiness)
Partner with: Sporobolus heterolepis, Stipa
brachytricha, Nassella viridula, Achillea
'Martina', Scabiosa japonica var alpina, Crocus
pulchellus
Suggested uses: specimen, container, groups,
masses
Season of interest: year-round (semi-evergreen)
Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth
once every 2 weeks); further info
Recommended spacing between plants: 25-40
cm (10-24") why such a difference?
Pronunciation: Sesleria (ses-LER-ee-ah)
autumnalis (aw-tum-NAL-is)
Achillea x hybrid 'Moonshine'
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Recommended spacing between plants:
25-40 cm (10-24")
Attributes:
Salt Tolerant
Evergreen
Cut Flower
Mass Planting
Drought Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
Deer Resistant
Exposure:
Sun
Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Fast
Nature Attraction:
Butterflies
Season of Interest (Flowering):
Late Summer
Summer
Soil Moisture Needs:
Dry
Average
Good Drainage
Nepeta x Faassenii 'Kit Cat'
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Common Name: nepeta
Zone: 3 to 8
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Lamiaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: May - September
Bloom Color: Blue
Sun: Full sun to part shade
moring Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Nepeta Subsessilis 'Sweet Dreams'
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Category:
Herbs
Perennials
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Aromatic
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between
waterings
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Culver's Root
Veronicastrum virginicum 'Pink Glow'
• Family:
Scrophulariaceae
• Classification:
Dicotyledonous
• Water: Moist soils
• Max. height: 2 m /
6.6 ft.
• Max. width: 3 m /
9.8 ft.
Russian Sage
Perovskia Atriplicifolia
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Common Name: Russian sage
Zone: 5 to 9
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Lamiaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native: Range: Himalayas, western
China
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Spread: 2 to 4 feet
Bloom Time: July - October
Bloom Color: Lavender / blue
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
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Calamagrostis x Acutiflora 'Karl Forester' - Feather
This reed grass is a vertical masterpiece and
Reed Grass
provides wonderful contrast amongst low shrubs
and perennials. Often used in naturalized areas, its
ultimate size is directly related to the amount of
moisture. Even though Calamagrostis can grow in
fresh-water bogs, it also does well in drier areas.
One of the first grasses to start growing in the spring,
C. 'Karl Forester' is an early bloomer, which is an
asset in areas with a short growing season. The
blossoms change color through the season and
remain on the plant until winter snow brings them
down. Pick the flowers at different stages of
development and create a colorful arrangement.
Combine in a vase with rose stems laden with
rosehips and place outside your front door. The
seeds are sterile, which means the plant won't selfseed. Sways gracefully in the lightest breeze. A row
or a mass planting of Karl is spectacular on a windy
day! Sometimes misspelled as C. 'Karl Forester') Who
would have thought that a grass could win
Perennial Plant of the Year, but in 2001 'Karl Forester'
took the honor.
Description: cool season; clump forming
Foliage is green; medium blade width; 90-120 cm
(36-48") tall. Flowers in June through July; 150-200
cm (60-80") tall; flowers often remain erect
despite heavy snowfall
Ideal conditions: full sun; moist to wet fertile soil;
tolerates a wide range of soil types including dry
sandy soil; thrives in clay soil
Coldest Zone: 3 - 9 (find your zone; further info on
plant hardiness); grows happily in Saskatoon and
Regina, Saskatchewan, Zone 2 or 3
Suggested uses: specimen, in a border, as a
hedge or screen, as a backdrop for roses and
other perennials, in arrangements
Partner with: Veronicastrum, Aster, Rudbeckia, tall
Sedums, Eupatorium, Monarda, Boltonia, Heliopsis
'Summer Sun'
Season of interest: June to winter
When to plant or divide: early to late spring and
early fall
When to cut down: in early spring, just before the
new growth starts
Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth
once every 2 weeks); further info
Recommended spacing between plants: 45100cm (18-40")
Pronunciation: Calamagrostis (kal-ah-mah-GROStis) acutiflora (ah-KYOO-tih-flor-ah)
Russian Sage
Perovskia Atriplicifolia
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Common Name: Russian sage
Zone: 5 to 9
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Lamiaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native: Range: Himalayas, western
China
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Spread: 2 to 4 feet
Bloom Time: July - October
Bloom Color: Lavender / blue
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low