Sesleria Autumnalis Autumn Moor Grass Description cool season

Sesleria Autumnalis - Autumn Moor Grass • • • Description: cool season; clump forming

Salvia x Hybrid 'East Friesland' • • • A perennial Sage with slender deep

Sporobolus Heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed • • • Prairie dropseed will grow without care

Allium Angulosum (pyrenaicum) • Easily grown summer flowering plant with deeply keeled deep green

Betony Stachys Officinalis 'Hummelo' Sun Exposure Full Sun Soil Type Normal, Sandy, Clay Soil

Yarrow Achillea x Hybrid 'Altgold' • • • • Common name: Yarrow Family: Asteraceae,

Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem, Prairie Beard Grass aka Andropogon scoparius • Many ornamental

White Coneflower Echinacea Purpurea ‘alba’ • • • Plant type: perennial, herb Hardiness zones:

Russian Sage Perovskia Atriplicifolia • • • • Common Name: Russian sage Zone: 5

Purple Moor Grass Molinia Caerulea 'Heidebraut' • • Color : siergras Size approx. :

Allium Christophii • Size: 12/14 cm • Plant: 3 Bulbs Per Sq Ft •

Wild Hyacinth Camassia Quamash • Symbol: CAQU 2 • Group: Monocot • Family: Liliaceae

Allium Angulosum (Pyrenaicum) • • • Easily grown summer flowering plant with deeply keeled

Salvia x Sylvestris 'East Friesland' • • • • • • • A perennial

Salvia x Hybrid ’Blue Hill' • • • Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7 Height:

• A cousin to the familiar Lamb's-Ears, but not at all similar. This

• Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Forester' - Feather This reed grass is a

Coreopsis Verticillata 'Golden Showers' • The thread leaf Coreopsis verticillata are increasingly popular. The

• • • Botanic name: Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' Common name: Purple cone flower

Hemerocallis x Hybrid ' Sunday Gloves' • Medium sized flowers of a particularly nice

Purple Prairie Clover Dalea Purpurea • • Bulb’s in Bed 2: • • Allium

Nepeta x Hybrid ' Walker's Low Catnip' Landscape habit, uses: front to middle of

Coreopsis Verticillata ' Golden Showers' • The thread leaf Coreopsis verticillata are increasingly popular.

Beard Tongue Penstemon Digitalis 'Husker's Red' • • • • Common Name: beard tongue

Blue Star Amsonia Tabernaemontana ‘Montana’ • • • • Common Name: blue star Zone:

Sunday Gloves • • Medium sized flowers of a particularly nice shape are very

Little Bluestem • • • Common name: Little bluestem Description: warm season; clump forming

Betony • A cousin to the familiar Lamb's-Ears, but not at all similar. This

Hemerocallis x Hybrid 'Chicago Apache' • The flowers of 'Chicago Apache' are a rich,

Sedum x Hybrid ‘Bronco’ • • Height Foliage: 19. 5 cm Area of spread:

Sedum x Hybrid ‘Bronco’ • • • • Height Foliage: 19. 5 cm Area

Allium Angulosum ‘ Summer Beauty’ • • • Genus/Common Name: Allium/ Ornamental Onion Size:

Greater Burnet Sanguisorba x 'Red Thunder' • • • Common Name: greater burnet Zone:

• • • Botanic name: Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' Common name: Purple coneflower Size:

Achillea Millefolium 'Walter Funcke' – Yarrow • Large clumps of brick-red/orange flowers on silver

Cone flower Echinacea Tennesseensis • • • • Common Name: Tennessee coneflower Zone: 5

Pale Purple Echinacea Pallida • • • • Common Name: pale purple coneflower Zone:

Wild Petunia Ruellia Humilis • • • • Common Name: wild petunia Zone: 4

Echinacea Purpurea ‘ Rubin Glow’ • This robust, drought tolerant perennial, is one very

Nepeta x Faassenii 'Kit Cat' • • • • Common Name: nepeta Zone: 3

• • Common name: Sage Family: Lamiaceae, Mint Height x width: 12 -48"

Kalimeris Incisa 'Blue Star' • • • • Common Name: kalimeris Zone: 5 to

Molinia Caerulea 'Moorflamme' • • • • • • Category: Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Vernonia Glauca • Exposure: Sun • Growth Rate: Fast • Nature Attraction: Butterflies •

Calamintha Nepeta Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade Soil Type: Normal, Sandy, Clay Soil

Nepeta Subsessilis 'Sweet Dreams' • • • • Category: Herbs Perennials Height: 12 -18

Wild Petunia Ruellia Rumilis • • • • Common Name: wild petunia Zone: 4

Hyssop Agastache foeniculum 'Blue Fortune' • • • • • Category: Perennials Height: 24

• • • Sedum x Hybrid 'Autumn Joy' Common name: Stonecrop, Sedum, Live-forever

Achillea x hybrid 'Moonshine' • • • • • • Recommended spacing between plants:

Culver's Root Veronicastrum virginicum 'Pink Glow' • Family: Scrophulariaceae • Classification: Dicotyledonous • Water:

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Sesleria Autumnalis - Autumn Moor Grass • • • 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' • • • 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 • • • 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: 50100 cm (20 -40") why such a difference? Pronunciation: Sporobolus (spor-AH-bol-us) heterolepis (het-er-oh-LEP-is)

Allium Angulosum (pyrenaicum) • 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” (30 cm) 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” (22 cm) apart. Flowers July/Aug 12” (30 cm) tall • Planting instructions • Best in a reasonably sunny and drier spot, the small bulbs planted only 9" (22 cm) apart and 1. 5” (3 cm) deep.

Betony Stachys Officinalis 'Hummelo' Sun Exposure Full Sun Soil Type Normal, Sandy, Clay Soil p. H Neutral, Alkaline, Acid Soil Moisture Average, Moist Care Level Easy Flower Colour Purple Blooming Time Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer • 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' • • • • 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 clumpformers; in zones 7 and warmer plants may get spindly and need staking Propagation: seeds, division, cuttings Species: filipendulina(phil-i-pen-du-lee' nah)--Fernleaf Yarrow, zones 3 -8, 3 -5' x 3', flat yellow flowers 34" 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 used as substitute for snuff (hence the common name)

Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem, Prairie Beard Grass aka Andropogon scoparius • 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; 7 mm (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’ • • • 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: p. H slightly-acidic-to-neutral-p. H 6. 57 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 • • • • 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' • • 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 • Symbol: CAQU 2 • Group: Monocot • Family: Liliaceae • Duration: Perennial • Growth Habit: Forb/herb • • • Native Status: L 48 CAN N N

Sesleria Autumnalis - Autumn Moor Grass • • • 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: 2540 cm (10 -24")

Allium Angulosum (Pyrenaicum) • • • 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” (30 cm) 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” (22 cm) apart. Flowers July/Aug 12” (30 cm) tall Planting instructions: Best in a reasonably sunny and drier spot, the small bulbs planted only 9" (22 cm) apart and 1. 5” (3 cm) deep.

Salvia x Sylvestris 'East Friesland' • • • • • • • 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' • • • 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 • • • • 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 • 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; 7 mm (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)

• 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 p. H 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

• 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 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 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: 45 -100 cm (18 -40") Pronunciation: Calamagrostis (kal-ah-mah-GROStis) acutiflora (ah-KYOO-tih-flor-ah)

Coreopsis Verticillata 'Golden Showers' • 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 2/3 s, 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.

• • • 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 Cone. Flower 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' • 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.

Purple Prairie Clover Dalea Purpurea • • Bulb’s in Bed 2: • • Allium Atropurpureum, Allium Christophii, Crocus • • • 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

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 • • • 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' • 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 2/3 s, 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' • • • • 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’ • • • • 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 • • 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

Sporobolus Heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed • • • 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 • • • 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' • 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 2/3 s, 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.

Little Bluestem • • • Common name: Little bluestem Description: warm season; clump forming Foliage: - green; narrow; 100 cm (40") tall Flowers: - July to Sept; 100 -120 cm (40 -48") tall Conditions: full sun to open shade; tolerates a wide range of soil conditions; drought tolerant Schizachyrium Scoparium

• 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: 45 -100 cm (18 -40") Pronunciation: Calamagrostis (kal-ah-mah-GROStis) acutiflora (ah-KYOO-tih-flor-ah)

Betony • 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' Sun Exposure Full Sun Soil Type Normal, Sandy, Clay Soil p. H 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

Hemerocallis x Hybrid 'Chicago Apache' • The flowers of 'Chicago 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’ • • Height Foliage: 19. 5 cm Area of spread: 21. 5 cm Color foliage: Green RHS-CC 137 A Color flower: Yellow-green RHSCC 145 C • 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

Sedum x Hybrid ‘Bronco’ • • • • Height Foliage: 19. 5 cm Area of spread: 21. 5 cm Color foliage: Green RHS-CC 137 A Color flower: Yellow-green RHS-CC 145 C 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’ • • • 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 reddishbrown flower stems that last well into the winter. Sterile flowers prevent any invasive issues. Drought and light shade tolerant.

Sporobolus Heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed • • • 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)

Greater Burnet Sanguisorba x 'Red Thunder' • • • 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 z. Maintenance: Low

• • • 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 • Large clumps of brick-red/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 • • • • 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 copperyorange center cones Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium Maintenance: Low

Pale Purple Echinacea Pallida • • • • 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 • • • • 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

• 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: 45 -100 cm (18 -40") Pronunciation: Calamagrostis (kal-ah-mah-GROStis) acutiflora (ah-KYOO-tih-flor-ah)

Sporobolus Heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed • • • 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’ • 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

Nepeta x Faassenii 'Kit Cat' • • • • 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

• • 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

Kalimeris Incisa 'Blue Star' • • • • 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' • 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 2/3 s, 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' • • • • • • 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 p. H requirements: 5. 6 to 6. 0 (acidic), 6. 1 to 6. 5 (mildly acidic), 6. 6 to 7. 5 (neutral)

Sporobolus Heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed • • • 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)

Coreopsis Verticillata ' Golden Showers' • 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 2/3 s, 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 • 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; 7 mm (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)

• 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: 45 -100 cm (18 -40") Pronunciation: Calamagrostis (kal-ah-mah-GROStis) acutiflora (ah-KYOO-tih-flor-ah)

• • • 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

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 • • • 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

Calamintha Nepeta Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade Soil Type: Normal, Sandy, Clay Soil p. H: 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 Green. Plant 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 • 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 • • • 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 Subsessilis 'Sweet Dreams' • • • • 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 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 p. H 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 • • • • 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

Sporobolus Heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed • • • 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)

Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem, Prairie Beard Grass aka Andropogon scoparius • 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; 7 mm (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)

Hyssop Agastache foeniculum 'Blue Fortune' • • • • • 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 p. H requirements: 6. 6 to 7. 5 (neutral) 7. 6 to 7. 8 (mildly alkaline)

• • • Sedum x Hybrid 'Autumn Joy' 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.

Achillea x hybrid 'Moonshine' • • • • • • Recommended spacing between plants: 2540 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 Soil Moisture Needs: Dry Average Good Drainage

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.

• 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: 45 -100 cm (18 -40") Pronunciation: Calamagrostis (kal-ah-mah-GROStis) acutiflora (ah-KYOO-tih-flor-ah)