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Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'
Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'
Common Name: calico aster

Who can resist plants with great names? Aster 'Lady in Black' is an elegant 3-4' mound of purplish-black strappy leaves smothered in red-centered tiny white daisies in late summer and early fall. A stronger, more statuesque sister of Aster 'Prince' that will thrive in average soil in sun or part shade, but shows best foliage coloration in full sun. Thousands of flowers per planta butterfly's dream!

Height: 2-3 Feet
Spread: 3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8

Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill'
Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Hill'
Common Name: garden sage

A long-hoped-for color break in garden Salvia. Ernst Pagels selected it for bluer flowers and compact habit. Insect and disease resistant, long flowered and tough as its brethren to follow. Attracts birds, butterflies and bees.

Height: 18-30 Inches
Spread: 12-15 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9