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The Coneflower Sunset, 'Echinacea purpurea', is an easy to grow flower that produces vibrant orange daisy-like flowers, overlapping one another. The center of this coneflower is brownish, making it different than the rest. Blooming from July to October

The Hosta Sum and Substance, 'Hosta', has large, rounded leaves with heavy puckering. This Hosta is slug resistant and a vigorous grower. The lavender flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hosta'Os are not known for their flowers. With a plant height of 36'Y and a spread of 60'Y, Hosta'Os provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. Hosta 'Sum and Substance'O needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained location. 'Sum and Substance'O does require some sun to enhance its golden color. 'Sum and Substance'O was named Hosta of the Year in 2004, and one can see why. The flowers are on 50'Y scapes, making it one of a kind. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscapeplants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

The Coneflower 'Harvest Moon', 'Echinacea 'Harvest Moon' PPAF', is one of the newest on the market today. This Echinacea has a plant height of 24" and a plant spread of 18-24". As part of the Big Sky Series, 'Harvest Moon' is a great addition in any perennial garden. For best growing results, plant in full sun. The deep golden-yellow petals have an orange cone with 4" fragrant flowers and will bloom from June to August. 'Harvest Moon' is hardy and a vigorous grower and ideal for cutting. Protected by Plant Breeder's Rights - propagation prohibited.

The Sedum 'Black Jack', 'Sedum 'Black Jack' PPAF, is a recent discovery at Walters Garden in Michigan. The stems and foliage are darker than most sedum in its family. It has 2' tall clumps of purple stems with black to purple foliage. With a plant height and width of 24", its 8" pink flower heads bloom in September, making a wonderful contrast with its foliage. Plant in full sun to part sun with other Sedum or Salvia, it also makes a wonderful border plant. Protected by Plant Breeder's Rights - propagation prohibited.

The Astilbe 'Country and Western'O, Astilbe arendsii 'Country and Western' (PP14969), is a colorful feathery flower with bright puffy pink blooms and shiny deep green foliage. Country and Western is part of the new Music series of Astilbes which are

The Coreopsis Heaven's Gate, Coreopsis rosea 'Heaven's Gate' (PP16,016) is a wonderful new variety to the pink Coreopsis family. The green fern like leaves make a great contrast with the daisy shaped flowers. Heaven's Gate is a long blooming plant that has beautiful pink flowers fading to a purplish eye which surround a tiny yellow center. Coreopsis Heaven's Gate looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens.

The Daylily Pygmy Plum, Hemerocallis 'Pygmy Plum' (Moldovan, '90), has large edge ruffled blooms that are plum colored with a small lemon green throat on semi-evergreen foliage. Pygmy Plum will bloom for in June and July and is a constant rebloomer. It can survive harsh conditions that many other plants can not and prefers full sun for the best performance.Daylilies are some of the easiest plants to grow and are a good choice for any gardener. They will grow in almost any soil and handle drought to wet soil conditions. Use for stand alone plantings, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.

The Dianthus Cranberry Ice, Dianthus 'Cranberry Ice' (PPAF), has intricately patterned 1 1/2 inch pink flowers with a purple eye and pink frilled edge with mounded blue-green foliage. It is heat and drought tolerant for short periods however produces the best foilage and flowers in areas not so warm and dry. It is truly a great addition to any perennial garden and is a favorit as a border plant or in rock gardens.

The Dianthus Pixie Star, Dianthus 'Pixie Star' (PPAF), has vibrant pink flowers with a dark red eye with evergreen grey-green foliage. This plant blooms from spring through Fall an will have lots of blooms if continually deadheaded. It is truly a great addition to any perennial garden and is a favorite as a border plant or in containers.

The Dianthus Strawberry Sorbet, Dianthus 'Strawberry Sorbet' (PPAF), has dark red flowers with pink splotched petals and a matching pink edge on blue-green foliage. This plant blooms from spring through Fall an will have lots of blooms if continually deadheaded. It is truly a great addition to any perennial garden and is a favorite as a border plant or in containers.

The Hosta Blue Angel, Hosta 'Blue Angel', has huge, heart-shaped blue-grey leaves and tall stems producing cream colored flowers. The cream flowers of this fast growing hosta bloom in mid-summer, however, hosta'Os are not known for their flowers. Hosta'Os provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Blue Angel is no exception. Blue Angel needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot and has excellent slug resistance. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

The Hosta Blue Umbrellas, Hosta 'Blue Umbrellas', is one of the largest of the blue shaded hosta's. It has huge blue-green leaves that are cupped downward like an unbrella. The pale lavender flowers of this fast growing hosta appear in June, however, hosta'Os are not known for their flowers. Hosta'Os provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Blue Umbrellas is no exception. Blue Umbrellas performs best if planted in full shade but will tolerate some direct sun. Plant in any moist and well-drained spot. Blue Umbrellas has excellent slug resistance. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.