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New Millenium series of Delphinium = more heat and humidity tolerant, vigorous and longer-lived than older cultivars. F1 hybrids, selected in New Zealand. Tested in south central In

This superior cultivar, selected in 1942 for its vigor, durability and quality, is still a favorite and in cultivation to this day! 'Mary Stoker' is a single-flowering mum that attracts some...

Old-fashioned cut flower, shorter-lived perennial for drained soils.  Usually grows to 2-2.5' of height x 1-1.5' of width. Finely divided, strongly aromatic basal leaves repel insects (and deer),...

Showy and all summer blooming perennial for drier or drained soil. Usually grows to 1-1.5' of height x 1-2' wide, it's also usually more sprawling than growing upwards. Deep magenta, upward facing...

Undemaning bellflower, vigorous, drought and drier shade tolerant perennial. One of the very few longer-lived bellflowers. Stays in clump.

Adaptable native wildflower, important late source of nectar and pollen for native bees, various butterflies including Monarch butterflies and other insects. Seeds feed the birds. 3' tall x 1' wide...

Non-native showy spring perennial for edges, dry beds, rock gardens, crevices or dry walls. 6-10" tall and 12-15" wide, lower mounds of gray leaves, smothered by small golden flowers in April/May...

Robust looking perennial with large, spiky and shiny leaves and pink-mauve snapdragon-like flowers in early summer. Trouble free and drought tolerant. Awarded by Award of Garden Merit by RHS (Royal...

This big "blue" surprise is a very promising plant that grows and looks well for the most of the season in our hot and humid climate of south-central Indiana and isn't bothered by heavier soil. It...

Long-lived, knee-high coneflower, with excellent pollinator and bird support, very drought tolerant - unique complex hybrid of three native coneflowers: Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea tennesseensis...

One of the top performers at Mt. Cuba Coneflower trials 2018-2020 and still excellent for pollinators! Double win win!

Cushion-forming / low mound-forming perennial with carmine pink-red flowers with darker eye. 12-14" tall x 10-12" wide, pretty strawberry-looking leaves, flowers from mid May to about mid June,...

Robust, flowering shrub-reminding perennial with light lemon yellow flowers (2" across). Trouble free plant, pollinaotr and bird friendly - late source of food. Awarded by Award of Garden Merit by...

Showy, easy to grow, suitable for garden conditions and with superior qualities for native pollinators! Aromatic minty leaves. 

Large-flowering and early sage that meets late tulips. Fuchsia pink flowers on dark charcoal stems, prolific bloomer. Densely branched, compact and non-flopping hybrid of Salvia nemorosa and Salvia...

Slender shrubby looking native perennial with nicely arching branches, small pink flower and great wildlife support. 2' tall x 1.5-2' wide, flowers in July-August/September.

Later blooming Astilbe (August), more tolerant to sun and drought than other cultivars. 24-36" tall x 18-24" wide clumps of dissected leaves, panicles of reddish-purple flowers. Spent flowers persist...

Easy to grow, trouble free shade perennial with unique orchid-like flowers in late August till late September. Deer and rabbit resistant treasure that has to be planted close to the path, so you can...