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Variegated Sweet Flag has grass-like foliage with a slowly spreading growth habit. Its 8-10" blades form fans like those of Iris and will remain evergreen in warmer climates. The flowers are inconspicuous and the plants are grown mainly for their foliage. Sweet Flag likes boggy conditions and can be grown in shallow water at pond edge, but is also at home in an average garden, though less vigorous. A great choice for a spiky texture in mixed containers!

Green to bright chartreuse flowers appear in clusters above scalloped, grey-green foliage late spring through summer. Robust and vigorous, Alchemilla mollis 'Auslese' prefers full sun to part shade and has a wonderfully uniform habit.

Gorgeous mauve to rose pink flowers accented by dark speckling and creamy yellow throat are sure to catch your eye along the perennial border. This clump former native to South America flowers May through frost; sturdy, upright stems average 15 florets per umbel. 'Mauve Majesty' performs best in well-drained, humus-rich soil under full sunlight. Uniform soil temperatures extend bloom period. Produced from the breeding program of Mark Bridgen of Cornell University.

An absolutely vibrant array of tangerine colored flowers blanket sturdy, upright stems from May until first frost. A creamy yellow throat and deep speckling accentuate flowers. 'Tangerine Tango' puts on quite a show in well-drained, humus-rich soil under full sunlight. Protect with a layer of mulch in cooler regions as a uniform soil temperature extends bloom period. Another gem from the breeding program of Mark Bridgen of Cornell University, thanks Mark!

A North Creek original, this selection of C. pubescens var. pubescens blooms non stop from mid-summer until October here with saucer-like flowers over low spreading, slightly fuzzy foliage. An easy self sowing plant, when happy. Likes hot, bright, well-drained spots, but is not fussy at all. An easy native for sun or part shade.

After Midnight is a very distinctive dwarf member of the popular Big Sky™ series with large, fragrant dark magenta flowers and black-red cones. The wide flower petals overlap, giving the blooms a full, substantial presence. For added drama, they are presented on black stems above blue-green foliage. The plants are well-branched and compact, making it perfect for containers of the front of a flower border.

Mat forming habit with masses of star-like, clear purple flowers with deep green, foliage. A beautifully vibrant groundcover that will bring excitement to the shady or woodland garden.