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38Perennials Plant List and DataNameGrowth DataCarex ʻIce DanceʼsedgeCyperaceae Zone: 5-9Light:Ht x Spd: 9-12" x 12-18"Carex laxiculmis [Bunny Blue]='Hobb'sedgeCyperaceae Zone: 5-9Light:Ht x Spd: 6-12" x 6-12"Caryopteris divaricata 'Blue Butterflies'bluebeardLamiaceae Zone: 6-9Light:Ht x Spd: 5-6' x 2-3'Ceratostigma plumbaginoidesplumbago, leadwortPlumbaginaceae Zone: 5-9Light:Ht x Spd: 8-12" x 12-18"Chelone glabraturtleheadPlantaginaceae Zone: 3-7Light:Ht x Spd: 2-3' x 1.5-2.5'Chrysogonum virginianumgreen and goldAsteraceae Zone: 5-8Light:Ht x Spd: 3-6" x 12-18"Coreopsis 'Sienna Sunset'tickseedAsteraceae Zone: 5-9Light:Ht x Spd: 12-18" x 16-20"Coreopsis Big Bang 'Mercury Rising'tickseedAsteraceae Zone: 5-9Light:Ht x Spd: 15-18" x 24-36"CommentBrighten shady areas using this adaptable, easy-to-grow sedgewith long glossy leaves edged in white. Has a moderatespreading habit (Most sedges are clump-forming.) without beinginvasive and makes a lovely groundcover in woodland areas.Very drought tolerant after established. Cutback in early spring.A compact clumper with fabulous silvery blue leaves. Thisnative provides a lovely garden accent whether planted en masseor as a specimen. Perfect in the woodland garden interplantedwith ferns and spring ephemerals. Does well in low spots withmoist soils. Cutback in early spring.Grow this for very unusual flowers that look like tiny, curiouslyshaped butterflies hovering above the foliage. With hundreds offlowers from August through October, it will make a wonderfuladdition to the back of your border. Good drainage is a must.An outstanding, long-lived, low-maintenance spreader. The redbronzeautumn foliage extends the interest provided by the longbloom period. As it's somewhat slow to emerge in spring, it’sperfect for interplanting with spring bulbs, Avoid poor drainage,particularly in winter.In a shady spot, bright flowers on stiffly erect stems stand outagainst the dark leaves. An easy-to-grow native plant useful forareas with moist or boggy soil. Main larval food for Baltimorecheckerspot butterfly. Pinching back in spring will reduce heightand need for support if grown in shade.A woodland groundcover with profuse, golden, star-shapedflowers in spring and sporadic blooms throughout the rest of thegrowing season. Combine with other woodland natives or use asedging for shaded areas. A tough plant with a wide tolerance forvarious soil conditions.Features a spectacular flower color that lightens to shades ofpeach as the blooms age. A sport of 'Crème Brulee', with whichit shares its resistance to powdery mildew. Useful in many areasof the garden: lining walks, in front of borders, in containers andin wildflower gardens.NEW. This 2012 introduction from Darrell Probst is the firsthardy red coreopsis! It features large, velvety, wine-red flowerswith a golden center. A sterile hybrid so no deadheading isrequired for the extended bloom time. It quickly forms wellbranchedclumps of the airy foliage.Bloominsignificantbrowninsignificantyellowbluebright bluewhite w/ pinktingegolden yellowburnt siennawine redFoliageSummer:dark green withwhite edgeFall:Summer:silver blueFall:Summer:greenFall:Summer:bright greenFall:red-bronzeSummer:dark greenFall:Summer:greenFall:Summer:greenFall:Summer:greenFall:Scott LocationPrice: 11.00Glade Garden,HicksPrice: 11.00Price: 16.00McCabe LibraryPrice: 10.00Price: 10.00Price: 10.00Nason GardenPrice: 10.00Price: 10.00