Perennials

Butterflies can’t resist the vibrant flowers of this Summer-blooming perennial. Strong stems lined with dark green, mildew-resistant leaves form a mid-sized clump that is perfect for the middle of the border. Try cutting a few blossoms for fresh bouquets.

Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun

Height: 14 - 24" (36 - 61cm)

Width: 16 - 32" (41 - 81cm)

Tuck this sweet and petite perennial into the front of your flower border where it will create a colorful edge of dark cherry pink flowers in high summer. Butterflies adore it!

Light Requirement: Part Sun to Full Sun

Height: 14 - 16" 

Width: 10 - 12"

Photos and information courtesy of Proven Winners. 

Light Requirement: Full Shade to Partial Shade

Height: 32 - 36" 

Width: 36 - 40" 

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa

Dwarf form of ’The Rocket’. Substantial plants with great presence. Long, narrow flower spikes and arrowhead-shaped, dark green leaves Impressive plants for the wetlands or for shady moist borders.

Light Requirement: Full Shade, Partial Shade

Height: 36 - 40" 

Width: 34 - 38"

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa

photo courtesy of  Ball Seed

A favourite for cut flowers and arrangements, Gypsophila (Baby's Breath) also deserves a place in the landscape.

It has airy clouds of pink tiny flowers that add both contrast and texture to the perennial border from early summer to fall. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Height: 36"

Width: 16"

Continuous blooming and tidy habit. A good pollinator and deer resistant.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 12 - 14"

• Width: 14 - 16"

Zone: 5

Photos courtesy of Ball Seed

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

Light requirement: Full Sun

Height: 8 - 16"

Width: 12 - 18"

Blue Barlow is particularly good for cut flowers as it features a fully double, upward-facing bloom, rising above a ferny foliage of gray-green divided leaves. Plants typically produce 3-5 stems in the first year and 5-10 stems in the second and following years.

Remove faded flowering stems to promote additional blooming.

Light Requirement: Full to Part Sun

Flowering Season: Early Summer

Mature Size:

• Height: 30"
  
• Spread: 12"
  

Zone: 3a

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa.

This improved Beard-tongue forms tall mounds of glossy burgundy leaves, bearing medium-tall stalks of tubular white/pale pink flowers arranged around the strong stems. Vigorous and easy to grow. Remove faded flowers to encourage continued blooming. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Stems are nice for cutting. Drought tolerant once established.

Images courtesy of vanstone Nurseries

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 36"

• Width: 24"

This improved Beard-tongue forms low mounds of glossy burgundy leaves, bearing medium-tall stalks of tubular deep pink flowers arranged around the strong stems. Vigorous and easy to grow. Remove faded flowers to encourage continued blooming. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Stems are nice for cutting. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring. Unlike many of the taller selections, this one is ruggedly hardy in colder regions. Drought tolerant once established.

Images courtesy of vanstone Nurseries & Terra Nova Nursereies

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 24"

• Width: 18-24"

This improved Beard-tongue forms low mounds of glossy green leaves, bearing medium-tall stalks of tubular deep purple flowers arranged around the strong stems. Vigorous and easy to grow. Remove faded flowers to encourage continued blooming. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Stems are nice for cutting. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring. Unlike many of the taller selections, this one is ruggedly hardy in colder regions. Drought tolerant once established.

Images courtesy of vanstone Nurseries

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 15 - 20"

• Width: 10 - 15"

This improved Beard-tongue forms low mounds of glossy green leaves, bearing medium-tall stalks of tubular blue flowers arranged around the strong stems. Vigorous and easy to grow. Remove faded flowers to encourage continued blooming. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Stems are nice for cutting. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring. Unlike many of the taller selections, this one is ruggedly hardy in colder regions. Drought tolerant once established.

Images courtesy of vanstone Nurseries

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 15 - 20"

• Width: 10 - 15"