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Sun-Loving Perennials

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	Sanguisorba tenuifolia (Giant Burnet) 48-60" tall Sun Zone 4-9 Gorgeous pinnate green leaves with a perfectly designed scallop to the edges on graceful stems that form a distinctive and beautiful plant for the perennial garden. In summer long flower stems rise and add an airy gracefulness and hold multiple flower buds which open in August and September to a dark raspberry wine color. 94 fl oz/2.779 L pot $ 8.95
	Sedum 'Bertram Anderson' (Stonecrop) 6-8" tall Sun Zone 3-9 A compact, low growing groundcover with deep purple, flattened oval foliage. Masses of mauve-pink flowers in late summer. 66 fl oz/1.951 L pot $ 7.95
	Sedum cauticola (Stonecrop) 2-6" tall Sun Zone 3-9 A low growing, non spreading sedum with rounded blue-grey leaves flushed with purple. Pink flowers age to carmine red. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. 66 fl oz/1.951 L pot $ 7.95
	Sedum dasyphyllum var. glanduliferum (Corsican Sedum) 2" tall Sun Zone 4 The dasyphyllum species is extremely polymorphic providing endless variations and forms -- the dasyphyllums from around the world are among the most attractive groundcover and skirt plants for potted plants, troughs, rockeries, bonsai, etc. The variety glanduliferum is one of the tiniest and most useful. This forms a low very compact mound to 8" wide. The environment can change the sky blue leaves to gray or lilac mauve and brings the hardiness to Zone 4 26 fl oz/.0768 L pot $ 5.95
	Sedum 'Maestro' PP20094 (Autumn Stonecrop) 24-30" Sun Zone 3-9 NEW! Strongly upright, compact, blue-green foliage turns purple as the season progresses. Bright purple stems carry large clusters of red buds which open to light pink flowers. 'Maestro' is a sport of 'Matrona' and it is a Proven Winnters selection. 1 gallon pot $ 8.95
	Sedum middendorffianum (Middendorff Stonecrop) 4" tall Sun Zone 4-9 Narrow leaves are fine textured having bronzy red new growth. Very compact. Tight golden yellow flower clusters. This is a gorgeous sedum, so don't let the thought of yellow flowers annoy you -- and not use it in your garden. 26 fl oz/.0768 L pot $ 7.95
	Sedum 'Rosy Glow' (Stonecrop) 8" tall Sun Zone 3-9 A clumping selection with blue-green foliage and rich ruby red flowers. Its small stature makes it perfect for edging or in containers. 66 fl oz/1.951 L pot $ 7.95
	Sedum sieboldii (October Daphne) 6-10" tall Sun Zone 3-9 Silver blue scalloped foliage have a narrow pink margin. Clusters of bright pink flowers in late September and October. 26 fl oz/.0768 L pot $ 7.95
	Sedum sieboldii 'Mediovariegatum' (Variegated October Daphne) 3-6" tall Sun to Part Shade Zone 4-9 NEW! This delightful variegated form has creamy-white splotches in leaf centers, frequently blushed with red. Pink flowers in fall. To prevent reversion, remove non-variegated shoots. Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Award of Garden Merit. 26 fl oz/.0768 L pot $ 8.45
	Sedum spurium 'Fire Glow' 3-6" tall Sun to Part Shade Zone 3-9 ('Fulda Glow') Bronze red foliage forms a low groundcover. Rose red flowers in mid summer held above the foliage. 66 fl oz/1.951 L pot $ 7.95
	Sedum spurium 'John Creech' 3-6" tall Sun to Part Shade Zone 3-9 Small, scalloped green leaves are topped with rose pink flowers in late summer and fall. Gorgeous weaving in and out of stepping stones or along a garden path. Ideal for green roofs, rock gardens and containers as well. 66 fl oz/1.951 L pot $ 7.95
	Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet' (Red Carpet Sedum) 3" tall Sun Zone 3-9 Red Carpet' is the new desired sedum and considered the "best of the reds." It is a long-lived groundcover that forms a dense weed-blocking mat. It starts red in the spring and stays red throughout the season and is not prone to reversions. Rosy red flowers appear in summer. 26 fl oz/.0768 L pot $ 7.95
	Sedum ternatum 'Larinem Park' (Shale Barrens) 1-4" tall Shade to Sun Zone 3-9 Small fleshy green leaves are arranged in whorls of three around the stem and have beautiful bronze tones in the spring and again in the fall when the temps cool. White, starry flowers in abundance for a few weeks in the spring providing an attractive nectar source for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. It is very adaptable and is a good choice as a drought tolerant ground cover for sun or shade, performing well in rocky, dry soils. 26 fl oz/.0768 L pot $ 6.00
	Senna hebecarpa (American Wild Sensitive Plant) 3-6' tall Sun to Part Sun Zone 4-9 Wild senna is a large, long-lived perennial -- a legume type. It has very attractive foliage in abundant clusters of yellow flowers. The medium to dark green compound leaves are pinnate with about 10-20 leaflets. Clusters of flower buds form at the axils of the compound leaves on the upper portion of the plant. Yellow flowers appear from July to August. Each flower is comprised of 5 yellow sepals and petals, 10 stamens with black anthers and a conspicuous pistil with long white hairs. The pea pod shaped seed pods are green at first, then turn dark brown as they mature. The top growth is slow to develop as it initially sends its energy into the root system. This slow top growth in the first two years is normal - especially in early spring. Once established, the growth will be excellent and then becomes very drought tolerant. It is a native of the eastern US and into Canada and as far west as Wisconsin. It is now considered an endangered plant. The distinctive foliage and stature with a very open see-through appearance, add to its fine qualities. 129 fl oz/3.814 L pot $ 12.95
	Soldiago 'Golden Baby' 18-24" tall Sun to Part Sun Zone 3-10 NEW! A compact and dwarf goldenrod blooming in mid to late summer. Flowers are golden yellow comprising panicles 6-8" long. Leaves are narrow and lance shaped. 94 fl oz/2.779 L pot $ 8.95
	Stachys 'Helene von Stein' (Giant Lamb's Ear) Sun Zone 4-9 (Big Ears) Velvety soft, fuzzy serrated silvery green leaves make an outstanding foliage contrast. This rarely flowers but occasionally it will send up a few small flower stalks. Best in full sun with good drainage. 66 fl oz/1.951 L pot $ 7.95
	Stachys monieri 'Hummelo' (Betony) 15-18" gall Sun to Part Shade Zone 4-8 Great looking foliage appearing as basal rosettes of somewhat glossy very textural scalloped green leaves, forming low clumps. The rose-lavender flowers are held in dense, narrow racemes to 15" tall. A very attractive plant that provides plenty of blooms and continuing interest. 66 fl oz/1.951 L pot $ 8.45
	Tanacetum corymbosum (Tansy) 24-30" tall Sun to Part Sun Zone 3 This well behaved Tansy has large clusters of creamy white, yellow centered daisies blooming in mid summer. Lovely dark green fern foliage. I find it so much fun to discover the interesting and beautiful little secrets plants hold. Our grandchildren love to hear how the petals on this plant "droop" at the end of the day -- as if sad to see the day come to a close. The next day brings the petals standing at attention again. This rare plant is among the plants used in Cotswold Garden. 94 fl oz/2.779 L pot $ 8.95
	Thalictrum 'Elin' (Meadow Rue) 8-10' tall Part Shade to Sun Zone 4-8 Gorgeous foliage emerges in frilly saturated tones of purple, then grows and grows. (Read that 1st sentence again. It's true. Be sure to plant 'Elin' in your garden and see the spring color as it emerges and maintains in the cool spring temps -- then next February you'll be able to see it (from your memory, of course). This dramatic plant is another of my favorites. It never needs staking! The "plain" light colored flowers in airy multitudes sway with the slightest breeze, rising up from it's inconsequential status and filling an important and long remembered element in the fall garden. 204 fl oz/6.033 L pot $ 12.95
	Thalictrum fendleri (Mountain Meadow Rue) 60-72" tall Part Shade to Sun Zone 5-9 I was just ecstatic to see this plant emerge from the seed trays (thalictrum seeds are short lived) and then develop into this lacy gorgeous and very different Meadow Rue. Spring green small squarish leaflets are held along compound leaves on stems to six feet. Frothy greenish yellow flowers in mid summer. This is a plant that provides wonderful texture as well as vertical elements. I'm not sure how this performs in full shade as this has always had a sunny location here. To save summer, I always clip Thalictrum foliage to press for looking at in the winter. It's so beautiful. 204 fl oz/6.033 L pot $ 12.95
	Thalictrum isopyroides () 12-18" tall Part Shade Zone 4-8 Tiny, tiny very blue foliage have yellowish flowers in the spring. It's a wonderful thalictrum and a very nice addition with hosta. 66 fl oz/1.951 L pot $ 9.95
	Thalictrum polygamum (Meadow Rue) 5-7' tall Part Shade to Sun Zone 4-8 Among my favorites showing off thick straight bright green stems with beautiful green foliage. Really long lasting fluffy white flowers. It's narrow habit make this ideal for specimen as well as screening use -- or perhaps you want some shade for your expanding hosta collection. No staking required. 204 fl oz/6.033 L pot $ 12.95
	Thalictrum r. 'Lavender Mist' (Meadow Rue) 48-54" tall Part Shade to Sun Zone 4-8 Fragrant Large smoky lavender-pink flowers held atop thick stems often tinted with purple. No staking required if sited in sun to partial shade. An all time customer favorite! 204 fl oz/6.033 L pot $ 10.45
	Thalictrum 'Splendide' (Meadow Rue) 48-60" tall Part Shade to Sun Zone 3-8 This is a new Meadow Rue of the delavayi type which gives 'Splendide' its fine foliage and multiple blooms beginning in summer and continuing for a long time. There is a lacy mass of green foliage, then tall, burgundy stalks bearing clouds of lavender mauve flowers having cream colored stamens. Like 'Hewitt's Double', this will form a huge cloud of airy flowers similar to Baby's Breath -- but held up in the air. Consider placing among other tall plants -- or you may want to add support. 129 fl oz/3.814 L pot $ 12.95
	Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' (Creeping Thyme) 2-3" tall Sun Zone 3-8 This creeping thyme forms a dense, flat mat of evergreen dark green leaves. Bright magenta-red flowers. The foliage takes on bronze colors in fall. 26 fl oz/.0768 L pot $ 6.35
	Veronica longifolia 'Eveline' PP14888 (Long-leaf Speedwell) 15-20" tall Sun Zone 4-8 A long-blooming type with tall, deep purplish red flower spikes. Dark green foliage forms a nice dense clump. A wonderful cut flower. 66 fl oz/1.951 L pot $ 7.65
	Veronica pectinata (Blue Cascade Speedwell) 3" tall Sun Zone 3-7 NEW! A wonderful mini plant that can be used as a steppable or groundcover, for the front of the border or cascading over a wall. Tiny gray-green foliage will form a dense mat. White eyed blue flowers begin in spring to early summer. 10 fl oz pot $ 4.99
	Veronicastrum sibiricum 60" tall Sun to Partial Sun Zone 3-10 Blue veronica type blooms in abundance in mid summer. Attractive foliage. 204 fl oz/6.033 L pot $ 12.95

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