Perennial Special

A Proven Winner Rose Mallow, Cherry Chocolatte is a very robust perennial that fills a lot of space in the garden. Even varieties that are considered “dwarf” grow at least three feet tall and wide, with standard-sized rose mallow growing 4-6 feet tall and wide. Find a place in your landscape where it will not be crowded by other plants, because it will quickly out compete your other perennials for space within a year or two. It is best to find a permanent spot the first time you plant it to avoid the need for transplanting later. Do not prune it to keep it smaller, as this will remove the flower buds.

Tender Zone 4 perennial so it will need heavy mulch before frost!

Photo courtesy of Ball Seed

Little Miss Sunshine is a dwarf goldenrod. This bright golden yellow bloomer makes an excellent border plant in a sunny area, as its spread is wider than it's height you can expect a dense mini hedge.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 12"
• Width: 12"

Zone 2

Photos courtesy of Bellwyck Horticolor

Photo courtesy of Bellwyck Horticolor

Part Sun to Shade

Height: 16"

Images courtesy of: van Noort Bulb Co.

Dense, fragrant gray-green foliage has clusters of bright blue flowers. Drought tolerant.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 10 - 13"

• Width: 12"

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

The Firecracker series of Chrysanthemums were bred at Jeffries Nurseries and selected for early blooming and large flowers. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height:  20 - 22"

• Width: 18 - 24"

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Lily of the Valley is easy and adaptable, this will even grow well in tubs or mixed containers. A favourite for growing as a ground-cover in shady areas, be sure to Protect from afternoon sun. Plants form a spreading clump of large green leaves, bearing short spikes of fragrant white bells in late spring. 

Takes a year or two to establish, then spreads quickly. May go dormant in summer.

Tolerant of poor soils, even dry shade, but prefers a rich, moist soil.

 CAUTION: Toxic if eaten.

CAUTION: Do not discard unwanted plants in any natural areas, as they will establish themselves and become invasive.

Light Requirement: Full to Part Shade

Flowering Season: Summer

Mature Size:

• Height: 6"
  
• Spread: 12"
  

Zone: 2

Flashing Lights are easy-care perennials, ideal for the beginning gardener. Plants form a low, spreading mound of green and bronze leaves, studded with bright ruby-red flowers in late spring, and bloom on and off throughout the summer. Suitable in poor soils, and hot, sunny sites.

Excellent in tubs and mixed containers.

Trim back lightly after first flowering. Plants are easily divided in early spring or fall.

Cupids Dart (catananche) is a favorite of flower arrangers, the papery, bright blue dandelion-shaped blossoms are excellent for cutting, fresh or dried. An easy to grow perennial flower. These blue daisies look great in a flowerbed, and offer striking contrast to other flowers in the bed.

Once established, Cupid's Dart plants will grow for years with little attention. They are drought tolerant,  good in dried flower arrangements, and don't mind a little crowding. 

Light Requirement: Full to Part Sun

Flowering Season: All Summer

Mature Size:

• Height: 24"
  
• Spread: 24"
  

Zone: 3a

Photo courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

 Chrysanthemums are a great choice for the garden, or in tubs and mixed containers. Garden Mums are extremely popular plants for a splash of colour in late summer right through the fall.

Morden strain produces naturally cushion-shaped, compact plants with double and semi-double flowers in a whole range of rich jewel tones. Best in a sunny area, with regular watering through the season. 

Pinching plants in June will result in a much greater number of flowers. 

Light Requirement: Full to Part Sun

Flowering Season: Early Summer

Mature Size:

• Height: 24"
  
• Spread: 24"
  

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Creeping types are low-growing with a vine-like habit and make a great ground cover or in between stepping stones

Once established flowers bloom in late spring and early summer. They are also deer and rabbit resistant. 

 *Susceptible to root rot in wet, soggy soil. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 1"

• Width: 12"
• Zone  3

photo courtesy of Ball Seeds

Zone 3

image courtesy of Proven Winners

Oriental Poppies provide a cheerful display of huge, satiny flowers in late spring and early summer. Plants form a low clump of coarse, hairy leaves, and usually go dormant, disappearing completely by late summer. Because they disappear in summer, plant something beside Oriental Poppies that will get bushy later in the season, such as Rudbeckia, Russian Sage, or fall-flowering grasses. Flowers are good for cutting, picked just as the buds begin to open.

Light Requirement: Full sun

Height: 18 - 23" 

Width: 18 - 23"

Photos and information courtesy of Proven Winners.

Small, rose-pink daisies with yellow centres cover fine, thread-like foliage. 

Light requirement: Full Sun

Height: 8 - 16"

Width: 12 - 18"

‘Bowl of Beauty’ peony features 8-inch anemone-shaped blooms with rose-pink petals and a creamy yellow center. Strong, self-supporting stems, lush dark green foliage, delightful fragrance, and deer resistance make it perfect for borders, mixed beds, or cut flowers. Reaching 24–36 inches tall, this long-lived perennial provides striking, low-maintenance spring color for years.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Height: 24 - 36"

Width: 24 - 30"

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa.

Lamium is one of the best choices for a tough and showy perennial ground cover.  This selection forms a spreading patch of small silver leaves with a narrow green edge. Clusters of white flowers appear in spring, then continue off and on until fall.

Fairly tolerant of dry shade, once established. Trim back in late winter.

Stems will root into the ground where they touch, and any new plants that form can be easily moved in spring or fall.

photo courtesy of  Ball Seed

Bright crimson plumes emerge in vertical spires during early summer, making it one of the earliest red blooms. Its foliage transitions from mahogany red in spring to a lush green by summer, making it a favored choice among enthusiasts for its vigorous growth and striking color.

Light Requirement: Part Shade to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 18 - 20"

• Width: 18 - 20"

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa.

Makes for beautiful ground covering and edging for any garden, Campanulas are also known as 'Bell Flowers' because of their distinct, upturned bell-shaped flowers.

Plants do not preform well in poorly-drained clay soil. 

Light Requirement: Full to Part Sun

Flowering Season: Early Summer

Mature Size:

• Height: 24"
  
• Spread: 6 -8"
  

Zone: 2

Achillea Yarrow blooms for weeks starting from early to late summer and is known for attracting butterflies.

A deer, drought and rabbit resistant perennial that features clusters of petit flowers with a long stem. 

Deadheading will encourage new blooms and will prevent from spreading it's seeds, yarrow seeds can fall from previous blooms and will spread if not monitored. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 24"

• Width: 18 -24"

Zone:  2

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa.

Use this large blue hosta to add color to your shade garden! Attractive, heart-shaped, thick and heavily corrugated blue leaves have wavy margins. Pale lavender flowers.

Garden Astilbe are a popular choice for shady gardens, where they perform well if given a rich, moist soil and regular watering. This selection has long, feathery plumes of deep lavender-mauve flowers, over a mound of elegant, lacy green leaves. Also thrives in tubs, or mixed containers. Excellent for cutting.

Fertilize in April and June.  Seed heads may be removed, or left on the plant for winter interest.

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa.

A Proven Winner Rose Mallow, Berry Awesome is a very robust perennial that fills a lot of space in the garden. Find a place in your landscape where it will not be crowded by other plants, because it will quickly out compete your other perennials for space within a year or two. 

Do not prune it to keep it smaller, as this will remove the flower buds. Tender Zone 4 perennial so it will need heavy mulch before frost!

This anemone grows 24 to 32 inches tall with single, light violet-pink flowers. It’s an extremely robust and vigorous plant that is best suited to naturalizing. This is a Creeping, Mounded, Thicket-forming perennial, meaning it can overwhelm other plants and may become a nuisance in a bed.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 24 - 32"

• Width: 6 -12"

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery and Bellwyck Horticolo

Image Courtesy of Clearview Hort.

Hardy perennial in Manitoba.  Sedum (also known as Stonecrop) is a gorgeous,  flowering plant with fleshy, gray-green leaves and purple veins and stems. A true sun lover, they bloom in late summer and attracts plentiful pollinators to the garden throughout the fall season. Very showy and tolerant of low rainfall. This plant will attract butterflies, birds and is bee friendly.

* Deer/Rabbit Resistant

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Flowering Season: Late Summer

'Ruby Stella' Daylily shows a rich ruby coloured petal and a golden centre. Once established, this daylily is especially strong against drought and heat, and prefers drier conditions.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 18-20"

• Width: 12-18"

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa.

Achillea Yarrow blooms for weeks starting from early to late summer and is known for attracting butterflies.  It's a deer, drought and rabbit resistant perennial that features clusters of petite flowers with a long stem. 

deadheading will encourage new blooms and will prevent from spreading it's seeds, yarrow seeds can fall from previous blooms and will spread if not monitored. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Flowering Season: Mid Summer

Mature Size:

• Height: 24"
  
• Spread: 24"
  

Zone: 2b

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nurseries