Perennials

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Height: 18 - 24"

Width: 18 - 24"

Zone: 4

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Dazzling silvery white globes are held proudly above deep green, thistle-like foliage. The flowers are golf ball sized and are wonderful in the landscape and for use as a cutflower.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Height: 36"

Width: 24" 

Zone: 3

Photos and data courtesy of Vanstone Nursery

Upright spikes of bright fuchsia-pink flower are held above green foliage.

Light Requirement: Full Sun 

Mature Size:

• Height: 16"

• Width: 10 - 12"

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Jeffries Nursery, Aubin Nursery and Bellwyck Horticolor.

Skywriter Hosta has beautiful ruffled blue leaves.

Light Requirement: Full Shade to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 16"

• Width: 36"

Zone: 3

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"

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Aubin Nursery & Belwyck Horticolor

Fluffy double blooms are a deep Bing cherry red color with gold wire edges. A rare color in double daylilies. Fragrant

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 24 - 36"

• Width: 12 - 24"

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa.

The 'Blue Carpet' is a very popular rock garden plants as they form a low cushion of green leaves, that get smothered by flowers for several weeks. This variety blooms with various shades of rich blue and violet, over grey-green leaves.

To encourage a thick mounding habit, plants should be trimmed lightly immediately after blooming. Excellent choice for a rock garden in sun or part shade, growing over rock walls, or in alpine troughs and other containers.

 Light Requirement: Full Sun

Flowering Season: Early Summer

Mature Size:

• Height: 4"
  
• Spread: 10"
  

Zone: 3a

Photos courtesy of Ball Seed Company

Tunic flower is a lovely small up reaching flower on a trailing plant. Similar to a creeping Dianthus this flower is small but profuse.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Flowering Season: Summer

Mature Size:

• Height: 8"
  
• Spread: 12"
  

Zone: 2

Photos courtesy of Bellwyck Horticolor

Low ground cover with tight flower like foliage that is neat, attractive foliage with a web like cover. Wonderful  in the rock garden, along walkways or cascading over stone walls. Easy to maintain. Thrives in hot, dry locations. .

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Flowering Season: Late Summer

Mature Size:

• Height: 6"
  
• Spread: 10"
  

Zone: 3A

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Full Shade

Height: 18 "

Width: 44"

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa. 

Large vase-shaped leaves form a beautiful mound of variegated foliage. Flower stems can reach between 5-6ft (150-180cm) and produce pale lavender blooms. 

For best growth results plant in moist well-drained soil and cut stems back after blooming to encourage regrowth. 

Light Requirement: Partial Sun to Full Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 24 - 36"

• Width: 24 - 36"

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Height: 24 - 36"

Width: 24 - 30"

Zone: 3

Photo and data courtesy of De Vroomen Bulb Canada

The Sweet Daisy series showcases beautiful, robust, and dense flowers that come early and stay late. The plants are naturaly compact and well branched.

Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 14"

• Width: 12"

Zone: 4

Photos and Data Courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

T. serpyllum. Creeping thyme is an ornamental. From a tiny clump of little seedlings comes a spreading mat of scented foliage covered with pink flowers. Plant Creeping Thyme seeds for excellent coverage and easy use in rock gardens. This is a mat forming herb that grows to maximum heights of 15cm (6") and red blooms May to August. Grow in full sun, in well drained soil, with moderate to low water. Use in rock or herb gardens, as an edging along paths or as a ground cover. 

This iris can be planted on the edge of a pond or water feature. They will also grow in the main part of the garden as long as they are well watered every week during the growing period until early August.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Height: 40"

Width: 18"

Zone: 4

Photo and data courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa.

Light Requirement: Partial Sun to Full Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 

• Width: 

Zone: 3

Dark green leaves and narrowing white outline, features small pale white flowers and is an easy grower. 

Good for ground covers and underplanting for shrubs 

Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 12 - 24"

• Width: 48 -60"

Zone: 3

Photos courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. & Florissa

Textured and bright foliage, the plants form a mound of rounded, velvety soft olive-green leaves, which catch and hold water drops and sparkle in the sun. Makes for good edging shrub and sprays of chartreuse flowers are a nice filler for cut arrangements. An easy-care perennial.

Plants should be sheared back after blooming to rejuvenate the leaves and generally tidy the clumps up for the remainder of the growing season. May be divided in spring or early fall. Often self seeds around the garden. 

Light Requirement: Full to Part Sun

Flowering Season: Early Summer

Mature Size:

• Height: 15"
  
• Spread: 30"
  

Zone: 3 

Photos and Data Courtesy of Vanstone Nurseries

Photos courtesy of Ball Seed Company

It is an outstanding perennial with excellent cold hardiness, vigor, and tolerance of heavy clay soils. Blooming in late spring with a profusion of flower spikes, it re-blooms later in the summer when deadheaded. These plants attract butterflies and are deer/rabbit resistant.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 12 - 36"

• Width: 12 - 36"

Zone: 3

Photos and Data Courtesy of Ball Seed

Among the most popular and easy to grow flowering vines, clematis are lovely deciduous vines which get covered with large single flowers. They grow best on a west facing wall, fence or arbour. Cover soil with mulch to keep the roots cool in the heat of the summer.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 6 - 12'

• Width: 36 - 48"

Zone: 4

The Northern Exposure coral bells are among the hardiest available. This clump-forming perennial forms a dense mound of colourful round leaves with spikes of bell-shaped flowers. Excellent for borders or edging.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Full Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 14"

• Width: 20"

Zone: 3

Photos and Data Courtesy of Ball Seed

Command Performance peonies offer outstanding value and show-stopping impact in the landscape. Their enormous 9-inch double blooms open in rich cardinal red and gradually soften to lighter shades, creating an eye-catching display that evolves through the season. A light, spicy fragrance adds sensory appeal, while strong 34-inch stems hold the massive flowers upright without staking. Deer resistant, long-lived, and exceptionally durable, this peony also excels as a cut flower with an impressive vase life—delivering years of reliable beauty in both the garden and the home.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Height: 34"

Width: 24 - 30"

Zone: 3

Photo and data courtesy of De Vroomen Bulb Canada

This standout peony features large 7–8 inch blooms that open soft pink and mature to pure white, paired with a sweet, inviting fragrance. Strong 44-inch stems support the flowers without staking, while lush green foliage stays attractive all season. Deer resistant and an American Peony Society Gold Medal winner, it also offers excellent vase life, making it ideal for borders, foundation plantings, and cutting gardens.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Height: 44"

Width: 24 - 30"

Zone: 3

Photo and data courtesy of De Vroomen Bulb Canada

 Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds. Ajuga is deer resistant and hardy for Zone 3

Ht. 6-8"

image courtesy of Ball Seeds.

Striking flowers are beautiful in the garden or in early season bouquets. Ideal for the rock garden or massed for a spectacular effect. Performs best in cool sites; will not tolerate winter wet. Divide plants every 2 to 3 years to ensure longevity.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

Height: 24" (61cm)

Width: 18" (46cm)

Zone: 4

Francis Rivis displays deep blue tepals with white staminodes. Alpinas perform well in light conditions ranging from bright shade to hot sun. Also, they can be used as a climber, rambler or ground cover. Their delicate flowers are followed by attractive seed heads. These attributes make this hardy species one of the easiest and most versatile types of clematis to grow. 

Zone 3

Full sun

Image Courtesy of Clearview Hort.