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44Perennials Plant List and DataNameGrowth DataLilium michauxiiCarolina lilyLiliaceae Zone: 6-9Light:Ht x Spd: 2-3' x 1-2'Lobelia cardinaliscardinal flowerCampanulaceae Zone: 3-9Light:Ht x Spd: 2-4' x 1-2'Meehania cordataMeehan's mintLamiaceae Zone: 4-8Light:Ht x Spd: 3-6" x 3-18"Mitella diphyllamiterwort, bishop's capSaxifragaceae Zone: 4-8Light:Ht x Spd: 10-18" x 6-8"Monarda didyma [Grand Parade]= 'Acrade'bee balmLamiaceae Zone: 3-8Light:Ht x Spd: 16-20" x 18-24"Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Fast Forward'muhly grassPoaceae Zone: 6-9Light:Ht x Spd: 2-4' x 2-3'Nassella tenuissimaMexican feather grassPoaceae Zone: 6-9Light:Ht x Spd: 12-24" x 12-24"Nipponanthemum nipponicumNippon daisy, MontaukdaisyZone: 5-9AsteraceaeLight:Ht x Spd: 1.5-3' x 1.5-3'CommentA rare, native species from the drier, upland woods of the coastalplain. The spotted, nodding flowers have petals that curvebackwards almost to the base. Showy filaments topped withbrown anthers emerge from the center of the flower. The thick,fleshy leaves grow in whorls around the stem.A native known for its intense red flowers, long bloom time, andability to thrive in moist, shady locations is just the ticket forareas of poor drainage. Tending to self-sow in very moistconditions, these beauties will naturalize where they are happybut will suffer in drought conditions. An excellent nectar plant.Stoloniferous but not invasive, this native will provide standoutcolor in even very shady areas of your garden. Above heartshapedleaves, hooded blooms appear in 3" spikes on 4-6" stems.Tolerates full sun if kept consistently moist.A subtle, delicate native found in open woodlands with rich soiland good drainage. The tiny, fringed flowers are widely spacedalong tall flower stems that sit atop heuchera-like foliage.Spreading slowly by rhizomes, it's a wonderful addition to anywooded area.So sweet -- a tidy, compact bee balm that works in containers aswell as in the border. This hardy hybrid is covered with 2 1/2"blooms in mid- to-late summer, and the shiny, aromatic foliagekeeps the deer away. Good mildew resistance.Finally, a muhly grass that begins flowering in August! Colorful,ethereal inflorescences stand atop a mound of fine-texturedfoliage. The delicate panicles persist for 6-8 weeks. Use incombination with bolder plants as a contrast in texture.Exquisite, fine-textured grass that contributes airy elegance tothe garden in every season. Delicate and easily moved by theslightest breeze, it's a wonderful contrast to bolder elements inthe landscape. Native to the Southwest.Considered "an excellent garden specimen" by perennial guru,Allan Armitage, this shrub-like perennial's shiny leaves anddaisy-like blooms provide two full seasons of interest. Otherattributes: easy to grow and a long-lasting cut flower.Bloomorange-yellowredlavender-bluewhitepurple-pinkpurple-pinksilvery buffwhite rays withgreen centerFoliageSummer:greenFall:Summer:greenFall:Summer:greenFall:Summer:greenFall:Summer:greenFall:Summer:greenFall:coppery tanSummer:greenFall:wheatSummer:dark greenFall:Scott LocationPrice: 10.00Price: 10.00Wister Center,Terry ShaneGardenPrice: 13.00Price: 16.00Price: 10.00Price: 17.00Nason GardenPrice: 10.00Price: 10.00