Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora)
Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun or partial sun, typically 2.4–3.7 m tall, moderate water once established.
Hardiness Zone: 5
Baneberry ‘Brunette’ (Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) ‘Brunette’)
Baneberry ‘Brunette’ (Actaea simplex (Atropurpurea Group) ‘Brunette’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect partial sun, typically 0.9–1.2 m tall, moderate water once established.
Baneberry ‘Pink Spike’ (Actaea simplex ‘Pink Spike’)
Baneberry ‘Pink Spike’ (Actaea simplex ‘Pink Spike’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect partial sun, typically 0.9–1.5 m tall, moderate water once established.
Inca Gold Yarrow (Achillea ‘Inca Gold’)
Inca Gold Yarrow (Achillea ‘Inca Gold’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun, typically 0.3–0.61 m tall, low water once established.
Coronation Gold Yarrow (Achillea ‘Coronation Gold’)
Coronation Gold Yarrow (Achillea ‘Coronation Gold’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun, typically 0.61–0.91 m tall, low water once established.
Flame Azalea (Rhododendron calendulaceum)
Flame Azalea (Rhododendron calendulaceum) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun or partial sun, typically 1.2–2.4 m tall, low water once established.
Pink Early Bird Radiance (Dianthus Early Bird Radiance)
Pink Early Bird Radiance (Dianthus Early Bird Radiance) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun, typically 0.1016–0.1524 m tall, low water once established.
Pink Early Bird Frosty (Dianthus Early Bird Frosty)
Pink Early Bird Frosty (Dianthus Early Bird Frosty) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun, typically 0.1016–0.1524 m tall, low water once established.
Pink Coreopsis (Coreopsis rosea)
Pink Coreopsis (Coreopsis rosea) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun, typically 0.3–0.61 m tall, moderate water once established.
Tickseed ‘Mercury Rising’ (Coreopsis ‘Mercury Rising’)
Tickseed ‘Mercury Rising’ (Coreopsis ‘Mercury Rising’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun, typically 0.3–0.61 m tall, moderate water once established.
Woodland Peony (Paeonia obovata)
Woodland Peony (Paeonia obovata) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect partial sun, typically 0.3–0.61 m tall, moderate water once established.
Yellow Tree Peony (Paeonia delavayi var. lutea)
Yellow Tree Peony (Paeonia delavayi var. lutea) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun or partial sun, typically 0.9–1.5 m tall, moderate water once established.
Christmas Rose ‘Ivory Prince’ (Helleborus ‘Ivory Prince’)
Christmas Rose ‘Ivory Prince’ (Helleborus ‘Ivory Prince’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun or partial sun, typically 0.3–0.61 m tall, moderate water once established.
Stonecrop ‘Autumn Fire’ (Sedum ‘Autumn Fire’)
Stonecrop ‘Autumn Fire’ (Sedum ‘Autumn Fire’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun, typically 0.61–0.91 m tall, low water once established.
Hylotelephium ‘Angelina’s Teacup’ (Sedum ‘Angelina’s Teacup’)
Hylotelephium ‘Angelina’s Teacup’ (Sedum ‘Angelina’s Teacup’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun, typically 0.0762–0.127 m tall, low water once established.
Coral Bells ‘Amethyst Myst’ (Heuchera ‘Amethyst Myst’)
Coral Bells ‘Amethyst Myst’ (Heuchera ‘Amethyst Myst’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun or partial sun, typically 0.2032 m tall, moderate water once established.
Alum Root ‘Amber Waves’ (Heuchera ‘Amber Waves’)
Alum Root ‘Amber Waves’ (Heuchera ‘Amber Waves’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect partial sun, typically 0.3 m tall, moderate water once established.
Feather Reed Grass ‘Overdam’ (Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Overdam’)
Feather Reed Grass ‘Overdam’ (Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Overdam’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun or partial sun, typically 1.2–1.5 m tall, moderate water once established.
Feather Reed Grass ‘Avalanche’ (Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Avalanche’)
Feather Reed Grass ‘Avalanche’ (Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Avalanche’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun or partial sun, typically 0.9–1.5 m tall, moderate water once established.
Ribes alpinum
Ribes alpinum (Ribes alpinum) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun or partial sun, typically 0.9–1.8 m tall, low water once established.
Boxwood ‘Green Velvet’ (Buxus ‘Green Velvet’)
Boxwood ‘Green Velvet’ (Buxus ‘Green Velvet’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun or partial sun, typically 0.9–1.2 m tall, moderate water once established.
Pickerel Weed (Pontederia cordata)
Pickerel Weed (Pontederia cordata) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 0.6–1.2 m
• Spread: typically 0.3–0.61 m
• Sun: full sun
• Water: moderate
• Soil: poorly drained
• Hardiness: zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
• Attracts: butterflies
Waterlily ‘Attraction’ (Nymphaea ‘Attraction’)
Waterlily ‘Attraction’ (Nymphaea ‘Attraction’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 0.0508–0.1016 m
• Spread: typically 1.2–1.5 m
• Sun: full sun
• Water: high
• Soil: poorly drained
• Hardiness: zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Easy Wave Blue Petunia (Petunia ‘Easy Wave Blue’)
Easy Wave Blue Petunia (Petunia ‘Easy Wave Blue’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 0.3 m
• Spread: typically 0.61–0.91 m
• Sun: full sun or partial sun
• Water: moderate
• Soil: moist but well drained
• Hardiness: zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
• Attracts: butterflies, hummingbirds
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 0.6–1.2 m
• Spread: typically 0.3–0.61 m
• Sun: full sun or partial sun
• Water: high
• Soil: moist but well drained
• Hardiness: zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
• Attracts: birds, butterflies, hummingbirds
Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris)
Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 0.3–0.61 m
• Spread: typically 0.3–0.61 m
• Sun: full sun or partial sun
• Water: high
• Soil: poorly drained
• Hardiness: zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
• Attracts: bees, butterflies
Zinnia ‘Macarenia’ (Zinnia elegans ‘Macarenia’)
Zinnia ‘Macarenia’ (Zinnia elegans ‘Macarenia’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 0.61–0.91 m
• Spread: typically 0.3–0.61 m
• Sun: full sun
• Water: moderate
• Soil: moist but well drained
• Hardiness: zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
• Attracts: birds, butterflies, hummingbirds
Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 0.9–3.1 m
• Spread: typically 0.3–0.91 m
• Sun: full sun
• Water: low
• Soil: moist but well drained
• Hardiness: zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
• Attracts: bees, birds, butterflies
Swamp Sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius)
Swamp Sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 1.5–2.4 m
• Spread: typically 0.6–1.2 m
• Sun: full sun or partial sun
• Water: moderate
• Soil: moist but well drained
• Hardiness: zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
• Attracts: birds, butterflies, bees
Showy Cranesbill (Geranium x magnificum)
Showy Cranesbill (Geranium x magnificum) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 0.61–0.91 m
• Spread: typically 0.61–0.91 m
• Sun: full sun or partial sun
• Water: moderate
• Soil: moist but well drained
• Hardiness: zones 5, 6, 7, 8
• Attracts: bees, butterflies
Hardy Geranium Rozanne (Geranium Rozanne)
Hardy Geranium Rozanne (Geranium Rozanne) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 0.3–0.61 m
• Spread: typically 0.61–0.91 m
• Sun: full sun or partial sun
• Water: moderate
• Soil: moist but well drained
• Hardiness: zones 5, 6, 7, 8
• Attracts: butterflies, bees
Cherry Fluff Echinacea (Echinacea Cherry Fluff)
Cherry Fluff Echinacea (Echinacea Cherry Fluff) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 0.3–0.61 m
• Spread: typically 0.3–0.61 m
• Sun: full sun
• Water: low
• Soil: well drained
• Hardiness: zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
• Attracts: bees
Narrow-Leaved Purple Coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia)
Narrow-Leaved Purple Coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 0.3–0.61 m
• Spread: typically 0.3–0.61 m
• Sun: full sun
• Water: low
• Soil: well drained
• Hardiness: zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
• Attracts: bees, birds, butterflies
Hyacinthine Plantain Lily (Hosta fortunei var. hyacinthina)
Hyacinthine Plantain Lily (Hosta fortunei var. hyacinthina) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 0.3–0.61 m
• Spread: typically 0.3–0.61 m
• Sun: partial sun
• Water: moderate
• Soil: moist but well drained
• Hardiness: zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
• Attracts: hummingbirds
Plantain Lily (Hosta plantaginea)
Plantain Lily (Hosta plantaginea) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 0.3–0.61 m
• Spread: typically 0.9–1.2 m
• Sun: full sun or partial sun
• Water: moderate
• Soil: moist but well drained
• Hardiness: zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
• Attracts: birds, butterflies, hummingbirds
Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
Red Maple (Acer rubrum) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 12.2–30.5 m
• Spread: typically 9.1–15.2 m
• Sun: full sun or partial sun
• Water: moderate
• Soil: moist but well drained
• Hardiness: zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
• Attracts: bees, birds
Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens)
Smooth Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 0.9–1.5 m
• Spread: typically 0.9–1.5 m
• Sun: full sun or partial sun
• Water: moderate
• Soil: moist but well drained
• Hardiness: zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
• Attracts: butterflies, bees, birds
Blue Sage (Salvia azurea var. grandiflora)
Blue Sage (Salvia azurea var. grandiflora) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 0.9–1.5 m
• Spread: typically 0.6–1.2 m
• Sun: full sun
• Water: moderate
• Soil: well drained
• Hardiness: zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
• Attracts: bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Lavance Deep Purple Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Lavance Deep Purple)
Lavance Deep Purple Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Lavance Deep Purple) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 0.3 m
• Spread: typically 0.3 m
• Sun: full sun
• Water: low
• Soil: well drained
• Hardiness: zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
• Attracts: bees, butterflies
Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)
Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) is a large, fast-growing deciduous maple with silvery leaf undersides, often used near moist ground — and often regretted in small yards for roots, brittle wood, and scale.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 15.2–24.4 m
• Spread: typically 12.2–18.3 m
• Sun: full sun to partial sun
• Soil: moist but well drained (tolerates wetter sites better than many maples)
• Water: moderate
• Hardiness: zones 3–9
• Attracts: butterflies, birds
• Habit: large shade tree — plan for decades of size, not a patio specimen
Hidcote Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’)
Hidcote Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’) is a compact English lavender grown for deep-purple flower spikes, strong fragrance, and neat evergreen mounds in full sun.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 0.3–0.61 m
• Spread: typically 0.3–0.61 m
• Sun: full sun
• Soil: well drained (low water once established)
• Water: low
• Hardiness: zones 5–9
• Attracts: bees, butterflies
• Habit: evergreen; excellent for edging, low hedges, gravel, and containers
Love Apple (Solanum lycopersicum)
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a warm-season fruiting plant in the nightshade family, grown for edible fruit rather than foliage.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 0.9–3.1 m (depends on variety and training)
• Spread: typically 0.3–1.2 m
• Sun: full sun
• Soil: moist but well drained
• Water: moderate, even moisture
• Hardiness: zones 2–11 (usually grown as a warm-season annual)
• Best quality: long warm days; fruit sets poorly in prolonged cool weather
Kale (Brassica oleracea Acephala Group)
Kale (Brassica oleracea Acephala Group) is a hardy leafy brassica grown for leaves, not a tight head.
At a glance:
• Height / spread: typically 0.3–0.61 m
• Sun: full sun
• Soil: moist but well drained
• Water: moderate, even moisture
• Hardiness: zones 2–11
• Best quality: cool weather; productive through frost in many climates
Tatarian Dogwood ‘Argenteo-marginata’ (Cornus alba ‘Argenteo-marginata’)
Cornus alba ‘Argenteo-marginata’ is a named garden selection commonly sold as Tatarian Dogwood ‘Argenteo-marginata’. Mature height is typically around 1.2–3.1 m, and it suits banks and slopes plantings.
Butterfly Bush ‘Orchid Annie’ (Buddleja ‘Orchid Annie’)
Buddleja ‘Orchid Annie’ is a named garden selection commonly sold as Butterfly Bush ‘Orchid Annie’. Mature height is typically around 0.61–0.91 m, and it suits beds and borders plantings.
Butterfly Bush ‘Blue Chip’ (Buddleja ‘Blue Chip’)
Buddleja ‘Blue Chip’ is a named garden selection commonly sold as Butterfly Bush ‘Blue Chip’. Mature height is typically around 0.3–0.61 m, and it suits beds and borders plantings.
Fashionably Early Crystal Phlox (Phlox ‘Fashionably Early Crystal’)
Phlox ‘Fashionably Early Crystal’ is a named garden selection commonly sold as Fashionably Early Crystal Phlox. Mature height is typically around 0.61–0.91 m, and it suits beds and borders plantings.
Baby Doll Pink Phlox (Phlox ‘Baby Doll Pink’)
Phlox ‘Baby Doll Pink’ is a named garden selection commonly sold as Baby Doll Pink Phlox. Mature height is typically around 0.3–0.61 m, and it suits beds and borders plantings.
Clematis Viticella ‘Abundance’ (Clematis ‘Abundance’)
Clematis ‘Abundance’ (Clematis Viticella ‘Abundance’) is a clematis grown for climbing flower display. Mature height is typically around 2.7–3.7 m, and it suits beds and borders plantings.
Large-Flowered Clematis ‘Abilene’ (Clematis ‘Abilene’)
Clematis ‘Abilene’ (Large-Flowered Clematis ‘Abilene’) is a clematis grown for climbing flower display. Mature height is typically around 0.9–1.2 m, and it suits beds and borders plantings.
Plantain Lily ‘Alligator Alley’ (Hosta ‘Alligator Alley’)
Hosta ‘Alligator Alley’ (Plantain Lily ‘Alligator Alley’) is a hosta grown primarily for foliage effect in shade. Mature height is typically around 0.3–0.61 m, and it suits beds and borders plantings.
Plantain Lily ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’)
Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (Plantain Lily ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’) is a hosta grown primarily for foliage effect in shade. Mature height is typically around 0.3–0.61 m, and it suits beds and borders plantings.
Full Moon Maple ‘Green Cascade’ (Acer japonicum ‘Green Cascade’)
Acer japonicum ‘Green Cascade’ (Full Moon Maple ‘Green Cascade’) is a maple prized for foliage texture and autumn colour. Mature height is typically around 2.1–2.4 m, and it suits beds and borders plantings.
Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris)
Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 9.1–15.2 m
• Spread: typically 1.5–1.8 m
• Sun: full sun or partial sun
• Water: moderate
• Soil: moist but well drained
• Hardiness: zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
• Attracts: bees, butterflies
Sage ‘Azure Snow’ (Salvia ‘Azure Snow’)
Salvia ‘Azure Snow’ (Sage ‘Azure Snow’) is a salvia chosen for long flowering and strong colour in sunny borders. Mature height is typically around 0.3–0.61 m, and it suits beds and borders plantings.
Ellagance Pink Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Pink’)
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Pink’ (Ellagance Pink Lavender) is a lavender valued for fragrance, flower spikes, and dry-garden presence. Mature height is typically around 0.3–0.61 m, and it suits banks and slopes plantings. Foliage habit is evergreen.
Rose ‘Albertine’ (Rosa ‘Albertine’)
Rose ‘Albertine’ (Rosa ‘Albertine’) is a vigorous rambling rose grown for a single, abundant flush of fragrant pink blooms on long, flexible canes.
At a glance:
• Height: typically 1.8–4.6 m
• Spread: typically 2.4–3.1 m
• Sun: full sun
• Soil: moist but well drained
• Water: moderate, even moisture
• Hardiness: zones 5–9
• Attracts: butterflies
• Habit: rambler — best on supports, not as a small tidy shrub
Full Moon Maple ‘Aconitifolium’ (Acer japonicum ‘Aconitifolium’)
Full Moon Maple ‘Aconitifolium’ (Acer japonicum ‘Aconitifolium’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun or partial sun, typically 2.4–3.1 m tall, moderate water once established.
English Lavender ‘Betty’s Blue’ (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Betty’s Blue’)
English Lavender ‘Betty’s Blue’ (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Betty’s Blue’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun, typically 0.61–0.91 m tall, low water once established.
Rose ‘Adelaide d’Orleans’ (Rosa ‘Adelaide d’Orleans’)
Rose ‘Adelaide d’Orleans’ (Rosa ‘Adelaide d’Orleans’) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect full sun or partial sun, typically 4.3–4.6 m tall, moderate water once established.