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Baptisia australis
Baptisia australis
Common Name: blue false indigo
Blue spikes of pea-shaped flowers resemble the tall racemes of lupines in May and early June. A slow to mature, but very rewarding native garden perennial. Found in open woods, river banks and sandy floodplains, New York to Nebraska to Georgia.
Height: 3-4 Feet
Spread: 3-4 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9

Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'
Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'
Common Name: whorled tickseed

Coreopsis 'Moonbeam' is a dependable bloomer and all-round fantastic plant. The flowers are a glowing, lemon-yellow color and sit on top of tall, erect, lacey, somewhat mound forming, delicate (threadleaf) looking green foliage that has an airy appearance. The flowers are plentiful and bloom continuously throughout the entire summer. If the dead blossoms are removed, flowers will be more abundant and healthy. Truly a bright sight. Great in rock gardens and gardens with poor soil. Makes a nice cut flower.

Height: 18-24 Inches
Spread: 18-24 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8

Heuchera villosa 'Bronze Wave'
Heuchera villosa 'Bronze Wave'
Common Name: hairy alumroot, coral bells

A superb intro from Charles Oliver of the Primrose Path, this is a native late-flowering groundcover. This has much shinier, almost lacquered looking foliage vs. H. villosa 'Purpurea'. Like its cousin 'Autumn Bride', 'Bronze Wave' is sturdy, perhaps an 18", or a bit larger, clump. September-October flowering spikes of small tan flowers. Excellent shade groundcover that can happily compete with tree roots and come out looking good.

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

Lysimachia lanceolata 'Burgundy Mist'
Lysimachia lanceolata 'Burgundy Mist'
Common Name: lance-leaved loosestrife

The short stature, continuous sunny bloom, and deep wine coloring of this native plant make Lysimachia lanceolata 'Burgundy Mist' a new favorite groundcover, winning over our Gardens Department by how it keeps weeds at bay and is a carefree plant. 

Height: 12-24 Inches
Spread: 12-24 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8

Nepeta × faassenii 'Purrsian Blue'
Nepeta × faassenii 'Purrsian Blue'
Common Name: catmint

An early season bloomer with light blue flowers and deep purple calyxes, Nepeta × faassenii 'Purrsian Blue' is a wonderful addition to your garden. Stands out from the crowd with its low and tidy appearance, this selection from Walters Gardens has us taking notice. 

Height: 14-18 Inches
Spread: 18-30 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-8

Polystichum polyblepharum
Polystichum polyblepharum
Common Name: Korean tasselfern

Meaning "many eyelashes," polyblepharum describes the fuzzy stems of this glossy deep green garden fern. Dependable and hardy, it lends elegance to the shade border and combines well with Carex, Heuchera, and other ferns. Evergreen in warmer zones.

Height: 18-24 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8