New and Noteworthy PERENNIALS

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1 New and Noteworthy PERENNIALS Barbara Balgoyen Walters Gardens, Inc. 1

2 Allium Millenium (Ornamental Onion) Ornamental and edible herb Very deer and rabbit resistant Large 2in, bright rosy purple, rounded clusters of flowers attract butterflies and bees Blooms mid thru late summer Glossy green, strappy leaves Tolerates clay soil Height: 15-20in Zones 5-8 Agastache Apricot Sprite Agastache Mango Tango (Anise Hyssop) Dense compact habit with aromatic foliage Vibrant peachy apricot, colored floral display Mid-summer thru early fall Deer resistant Attracts pollinators, hummingbirds and butterflies Great in mixed containers Full sun Height: 16-18in Zone 6-9 (Anise Hyssop) Dense compact habit with aromatic foliage Rich mango-orange, colored floral display Mid-summer Deer resistant Attracts pollinators, hummingbirds and butterflies Great in mixed containers Full sun Height: 16-18in Zone 6-9 Agastache Rosie Posie Alstroemeria FABIANA (Anise Hyssop) Dense compact habit with aromatic foliage Hot pink flowers with magenta calyxes Mid-summer thru early fall Deer resistant Attracts pollinators, hummingbirds and butterflies Great in mixed containers Full sun Height: 18-22in Zone 6-9 (Peruvian Lily) Beautiful for garden use as well as cut flowers Attractive dark green with white variegated foliage Full, bushy, upright clump topped with loads of flowers Blooms from mid through late summer in Michigan, earlier in warmer climates 2in creamy white flowers with apricot blush Height: 12-14in Zones 6-9 2

3 Alstroemeria INCA ICE Alstroemeria INCA JOLI (Peruvian Lily) Beautiful for garden use as well as cut flowers Full, bushy, upright clump topped with loads of flowers Blooms from mid through late summer in Michigan, earlier in warmer climates Soft apricot pink and creamy yellow petals with brown speckling Height: 2-3ft Zones 5-9 (Peruvian Lily) Beautiful for garden use as well as cut flowers Full, bushy, upright clump topped with loads of flowers Blooms from mid through late summer in Michigan, earlier in warmer climates Vibrant orange red flowers with a central splash of gold Height: 16-12in Zones (5)6-9 Amsonia Storm Cloud Aralia Sun King (Blue Star) Dark black stems and dark leaves with silver veins as plant emerges Attractive, olive green foliage throughout the summer. Shrub-like in appearance. Light, periwinkle blue, star-shaped flowers Long blooming selection Height: 22-26in Width: 38-42in (Japanese Spikenard) Tropical looking but very hardy perennial for part shade Great texture and size for creating a backdrop or focal point for the shade garden Chartreuse to gold foliage Racemes of white flowers in mid to late summer followed by purple-black berries in fall Height: 3ft Zones 3-9 Baptisia DECANDENCE Series (False Indigo) Baptisia series from hybridizer Hans Hansen Selected for their desirable flower colors and shorter 2½-3ft, compact habit Seven vibrant colors to choose from, including blue, yellow, red and cream Native cultivars Showy black seed pods in fall Height: 2 ½-3ft 3

4 Bergenia Sakura (Pigsqueak) Selected for its awesome floral display of big bright pink flowers in early to late spring These flowers top off beautiful thick oval shaped evergreen foliage Great in containers Deer and rabbit resistant Height: 12-18in Dark Dynasty Butterfly Bush MONARCH Collection (Buddleia) Compact, upright habit; keeps its shape as it ages Rich royal purple, fragrant flowers Blooms from late summer into early fall Attract butterflies Deer resistant Dark green foliage Full Sun Height: 3 Zones 5-10 Glass Slippers Butterfly Bush MONARCH Collection (Buddleia) Silvery green foliage forms a low, wide spreading cushion Icy periwinkle blue blossoms are complimented by silvery foliage Blooms late summer into early fall Attract butterflies Deer resistant Full Sun Height: 3 Zones 5-10 Queen of Hearts Butterfly Bush MONARCH Collection (Buddleia) Large 7-9, vibrant magenta red flower panicles Flowers point upward and outward from the top of the plant to the bottom Plant is short and compact, forming a full, rounded clump Attract butterflies Deer resistant Full Sun Height: 2 ½ - 3 Zones 5-10 Coreopsis SIZZLE & SPICE Series Highly disease resistant, thread-leaf foliage Compact mounding habit Prolific floral display of sterile flowers bloom from early summer thru early fall with no deadheading needed Growing to 15-18in tall Series includes (pictured clockwise from top left) Crazy Cayenne Curry Up Hot Paprika Zesty Zinger Zones 5-9 4

5 Dianthus Paint the Town Fuchsia PPAF CPBRAF (Pinks) Single, serrated fuchsia blooms with lavender centers Performed well in trials for heat and humidity tolerance in the South Low, spreading glaucous blue foliage Height: 6in Width: 12in Dianthus Paint the Town Magenta PPAF CPBRAF Echinacea Cleopatra PPAF (Pinks) Single, vibrant magenta pink flowers with great fragrance Glaucous blue foliage Performed well in trials for heat and humidity tolerance in the South Height: 6in Width: 10in (Coneflower) Star performer in the landscape forms a stocky compact, well branched clump of rich green foliage 3-3 ½in vibrant bright yellow flowers with orange cone lighten as the season Masses of fragrant yellow flowers with an orange cone, fades to soft yellow with age Blooms early summer-early fall Great cut flower Deer resistant Height: 16-18in Zones 4-8 Echinacea Julia PPAF (Coneflower) Star performer in the landscape forms a stocky compact, well branched clump of rich green foliage 4in glowing tangerine flowers with copper colored cone Blooms early summer-early fall Great cut flower Deer resistant Height: 16-18in Zones 4-8 5

6 Echinacea Purple Emperor PPAF (Coneflower) Star performer in the landscape forms a stocky compact, well branched clump of rich green foliage Loads of large, fragrant, magenta purple flowers Blooms early summer-early fall Great cut flower Deer resistant Height: 15-18in Zones 4-8 Echinacea Delicious Candy PPAF Helleborus HONEYMOON Series (Coneflower) The color on this double coneflower is practically fluorescent, with glowing fuchsia pink flowers One of the first Echinacea to flower and stays fresh looking long into the season This coneflower also has attractive dark green leaves and dark stems on compact plants Height: 18-24in (Lenten Rose) 2 ½ - 4in large, single flowers in rich colors from whites to multi, emerging just before their new spring foliage Evergreen foliage is maintenance free as new foliage comes right up and covers last seasons foliage Happiest planted under deciduous trees in your landscape Height: Photo Courtesy of Marco van Noort Helleborus WEDDING PARTY Series (Lenten Rose) 2 ½ - 4in large, double flowers in rich colors from whites to multi, emerging just before their new spring foliage Evergreen foliage is maintenance free as new foliage comes right up and covers last seasons foliage Happiest planted under deciduous trees in your landscape Height:

7 Heliopsis h. Sunstruck PP25524 (False Sunflower) 2in large, golden yellow flowers appear above the cream and green variegated foliage Sunstruck blooms all through summer until fall This is the perfect height for smaller spaces in the garden or for combination containers Height: 14-16in Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company Heliopsis Tuscan Sun (False Sunflower) More compact habit and good disease resistance compared to other varieties of Heliopsis Bright golden yellow, daisy-like flowers with an orange-gold button center Fun in containers as well as in the garden Blooms mid through late summer Height: 24-36in Zones 3-9 Hemerocallis Big Time Happy Hemerocallis EARLYBIRD CARDINAL (Daylily) Shares a similar canary yellow flower color to Happy Returns, but boasts 4in wide flowers, nearly an inch wider Slightly ruffled petals open flat to display the rich yellow color, and blooms from early summer to frost Height: 18-24in Zones: 3-9 (Daylily) First early blooming, watermelon red daylily that reblooms all summer Very long blooming from early summer into fall Grows vigorously to form a highly floriferous, robust clump Easy to grow in any soil Height: 21in 7

8 Hemerocallis Passionate Returns PP20002 (Daylily) One of the very finest re-blooming daylily on the market 4in, rosy red, ruffled flower have perfect form Very long blooming, all summer thru fall Grows vigorously to form a highly floriferous, robust clump Easy to grow in any soil Height: 17in Hemerocallis Red Hot Returns PP13499 (Daylily) One of the best red re-blooming daylilies on the market Cherry red blossoms have a bright yellow halo, apple green throat and ruffled petals Very long blooming, all summer thru fall Grows vigorously to form a highly floriferous, robust clump Easy to grow in any soil Height: 24-28in Heuchera DOLCE Appletini PPAF CPBRAF (Coral Bells) Lime green foliage with silver overlay Rich, ruby red flowers Profusion of blooms Foliage Height: 8-10in Flower Height: 20in Heuchera Berry Timeless PPAF (Coral Bells) Ever-blooming selection with attractively proportional, light pink flowers which age to rose red and dry in place on the stems Blooms from early summer to frost Lightly silvered, mint green foliage Naturally heat and humidity tolerant Attracts hummingbirds Foliage Height: 6in Scape Height: 20in 8

9 Heuchera PRIMO Black Pearl PPAF CPBRAF (Coral Bells) Ruffled jet black foliage with shiny leaves Robust Habit with very large leaves Rosy purple undersides White flowers with a pale pink cast Darkest foliage Heuchera we ve seen! Foliage Height: 8-10in Scape Height: 18in Width: 18-20in Heuchera Electric Plum PPAF (Coral Bells) The foliage on this Heuchera is electrifyingly bright New leaves emerge near black and lighten to an intense purple with dramatic black veining Fuchsia pink flowers are produced on matching near black stems Does not require vernalization to bloom Foliage Height: 8-10in Scape Height: 22-24in Heuchera PRIMO Pretty Pistachio PPAF CPBRAF (Coral Bells) Chartreuse foliage in spring transitioning to lime color in summer. Robust habit with larger leaves Consistent, summer long blooming Pink flowers Foliage Height: 8-10in Scape Height: 24in Width: 28-30in Heuchera DOLCE Silver Gumdrop PPAF CPBRAF (Coral Bells) Silver, iridescent leaves with a semiglossy finish. Vibrant, bright pink flowers Foliage Height: 6-8in Scape Height: 20-24in Heucherella Catching Fire PPAF (Foamy Bells) Vibrant lime green leaves are rounded and refined Each leaf has a very defined flameshaped markings that are cherry red in color In summer leaf centers darken to mahogany Cream flowers appear in early summer Foliage Height: 8-10in Scape Height: 16-20in Heucherella FUN AND GAMES Hopscotch PPAF CPBRAF ((Foamy Bells) Bells) Bronze red lobed leaves with darker red centers (brighter red in May) Cream flowers Foliage Height: 11in Scape Height: 18in 9

10 Heucherella Pink Fizz PPAF Heucherella Pumpkin Spice PPAF (Foamy Bells) Full clump of large, deeply lobed, soft green leaves with light silvering and heavy wine red to purple veining Pure pink flowers from early through midsummer Proportional, densely packed flower spikes pack quite a punch Foliage Height: 8in Scape Height: 10-13in (Foamy Bells) Bronze red leaves emerge in late spring and hold its color well into early summer Each 4in lobed leaf has deep mahogany centers that follow the veins of the leaf Dark red stems hold cream flowers that appear in early summer Foliage Height: 8-10in Scape Height: 16-20in Hibiscus SUMMERIFIC Berry Awesome PPAF CPBRAF (R(Rose Mallow)se Mallow) Fantastic landscape plant Forms a mound of glossy, dark, midnight olive green maple-like foliage Very large 7-8in, lavender pink flowers with a red eye Very long blooming from midsummer thru early fall Requires moist soil Height: 4ft Spread: 4-5ft Width: 5ft Hibiscus Mars Madness PPAF (Rose Mallow) Fantastic landscape plant with it s compact habit Unusual combination of unique foliage and flower color Deep, olive green, maple-like leaves, new foliage has coppery hi-lights Huge 6-8in, magenta red flowers Long blooming from late summer thru early fall Requires moist soil Height: 4-4.5ft Spread: 4-5ft 10

11 Hibiscus SUMMERIFIC Perfect Storm PPAF CPBRAF (Rose Mallow) Fantastic landscape plant with it s compact habit Forms a mound of glossy, deep, wine purple maple-like foliage Very large 7-8in, white flowers edges in blush pink and a bright red eye Very long blooming from midsummer thru early fall Requires moist soil Height: 3ft Spread: 4-5ft (Rose Mallow) Compact, glossy dark green foliage Ruffled white flowers with a pink rim. Hibiscus Starry Starry Night PPAF (Rose Mallow) Fantastic landscape plant with it s compact habit Deep, green heart shaped leaves form a densely upright columnar shape Nearly black buds open to huge 7-8in, scarlet red flowers Very long blooming from late summer thru early fall Requires moist soil Height: 4-4.5ft Spread: 4-5ft Hibiscus Summer in Paradise PPAF (Rose Mallow) Compact variety that keeps its refined habit of medium green, maple like foliage Attractive, large flowers begin blooming in late summer from top to bottom of the plant Deep red buds open to 7-8in hot cerise flowers Height: 3-3 ½ft Width: 3½-4ft 11

12 Hibiscus Vintage Wine PPAF (Rose Mallow) Fantastic landscape plant with it s compact habit Deep, green heart shaped leaves form a densely upright columnar shape Nearly black buds open to huge 7-8, scarlet red flowers Very long blooming from late summer thru early fall Requires moist soil Height: 4-4.5ft Spread: 4-5ft Mid-September morning, 48 degrees Hosta SHADOWLAND Autumn Frost Showier sport of First Frost / Halcyon Frosty blue leaves with extra wide, bright yellow to cream margins in spring Bright green and white in summer Light lavender flowers Medium sized hosta Height: 12in Zones 3-9 Hosta Brother Stefan PPAF Hosta Island Breeze PPAF (Hosta) 2017 Hosta of the Year A favorite of hosta enthusiasts Forms a large clump of thick, heavily corrugated, puckered leaves Spring leaves are chartreuse with a blue margin, they end the season being gold with a green margin Near white flowers in mid-summer Foliage Height: 20in Scape Height: 28in Zones 3-9 (Hosta) Medium hosta with fantastic variegation and great substance Wide green margins, bright yellow centers, showy red petioles Dark lavender flowers in midsummer Foliage Height: 12in Scape Height: 28in Zones

13 Hosta Munchkin Fire (Hosta) Short and narrow leaves hold their bright yellow color all season long Since the leaves are so narrow, there isn t a prominent leaf base, and the leaves simply taper to become part of the petiole Lavender flowers appear above the petite habit in midsummer Foliage Height: 7in Scape Height: 20in Width: 15in Zones: 3-9 Photo Courtesy of Randy Goodwin Hosta School Mouse PPAF Hosta Sun Mouse PPAF (Hosta) Sport of Church Mouse Shares all the same great features as its parent but possesses a clearly defined yellow margin Thick, coarsely wavy leaves have blue-green to green centers and creamy yellow margins Proportionate scapes carry lavender flowers in early summer Foliage Height: 8in Scape Height: 14in Width: 12in Zones: 3-9 (Hosta) Brilliant yellow leaves that hold their yellow color well into summer Compared to Blue Mouse Ears, Sun Mouse it is a little bit shorter and wider Lavender flowers appear in midsummer Foliage Height: 6in Scape Height: 18in Width: 12in Zones: 3-9 Leucanthemum s. Spoonful of Sugar PPAF (Shasta Daisy) Giant 4½in, creamy white flowers have two rows of very long petals Incredibly compact, dome-like habit, with flowers produced almost all the way to the ground Free-flowering variety Height: 16-18in Width: 28-32in Zones: 5-9 Leucanthemum Whoops-a-Daisy PPAF (Shasta Daisy) Improvement on Snowcap : better flower coverage, fuller individual blossoms and more compact, uniform habit Exceptionally dense, rounded ballshaped mound of dark green foliage Foliage is blanketed in 3-4in white flowers in early through midsummer Height: 15in Zones

14 Ligularia Bottle Rocket PP24486 (Ligularia) Beautiful, compact shade and moisture loving perennial that delivers excellent garden performance Perfectly proportioned plant Mustard yellow flowers on chocolate stems are held just above the foliage with no naked stems showing Height: 28-34in Ligularia King Kong PPAF (Ligularia) Large chocolate-purple colored leaves can measure 16 across Beautiful, shade and moisture loving perennial that delivers excellent garden performance Best grown in morning sun exposure Golden orange, daisy shaped flowers on chocolate-purple colored stems are very showy against the dark foliage in late summer Height: 3-4ft Monarda SUGAR BUZZ Series (Bee Balm) Members of this series are similar in size, bloom time, and vigor Glossy dark green, mildew resistant foliage Long blooming mid to late summer Eight colors (clock-wise from top left): Blue Moon : lavender blue Bubblegum Blast : hot pink Cotton Candy : light pink Cherry Pops : cherry red Grape Gumball : vibrant magenta Lilac Lollipop : lavender lilac Pink Frosting : pastel pink Rockin Raspberry : raspberry purple Height: 14-24in Cat s Meow Catmint (Nepeta faassenii) 14

15 Nepeta f. Cat s Meow (Catmint) Unlike most wild looking Nepetas, Cat s Meow naturally keeps its tidy, densely rounded shape all season Spikes of sky blue flowers with purple calyxes appear for months from early summer into early fall Deer resistant and drought tolerant Height: 17-20in Zones 3-8 Nepeta Purrsian Blue PPAF (Catmint) Grows in a naturally tidy, densely mounded habit Spikes of sky blue-purple flowers appear for months from early summer into early fall Deer resistant and drought tolerant Height: 14-18in Zones 3-8 Perovskia Denim n Lace PPAF (Russian Sage) Perfectly sized for most sunny gardens with its compact upright habit Lacy look of bright sky blue flowers are held on amethyst calyxes giving a very full look Blooming from mid-summer thru early fall Aromatic foliage helps keep the deer away Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds Height: 28-32in 15

16 Perovskia Rocketman PPAF (Russian Sage) Perfectly sized for most sunny gardens with its narrow upright vase shaped habit Large fluffy textured blooms of lavender blue Blooming from mid-summer thru mid fall Aromatic foliage helps keep the deer away Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds Height: 30-36in Zones 3-8 Phlox Fashionably Early Series Breed for quality of habit with thick, leathery leaves and exceptional mildew resistance Earlier blooming than most other Phlox, their fragrant floral display lasts from early thru mid summer with some rebloom in the fall Fashionably Early Crystal: white / light purple eye Fashionable Early Flamingo: lavender pink Fashionably Early Lavender Ice: Pale lavender w/ lavender pink eye Fashionably Early Princess: Light fuchsia pink w/ darker pink eye Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds Height: 28-36in Zones 4-8 Phlox Glamour Girl PPAF (Tall Garden Phlox) New gold standard in Tall Garden Phlox Perfectly sized for most sunny gardens Large fragrant, glowing hot coral pink flower panicles Blooming from midsummer-late summer Excellent disease and insect resistance Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds Height: 32-36in Zone 3-8 Rudbeckia f. var. s. Little Goldstar PP22397 (Black-Eyed Susan) Compact, well-proportioned Flowers produced on well-branched stems just above the bushy foliage, not on tall wispy stems Extremely floriferous; over 80 flowers per mature plant Blooms midsummer through early fall Exhibits better disease resistance than most Height: 14-16in Zone

17 Goldsturm Salvia COLOR SPIRES Crystal Blue PPAF (Perennial Salvia) The first hardy Salvia in this color Light sky blue flowers on thick, branched stems from late spring into early summer. Reblooms if cut back Forms a dense clump of aromatic, grey-green foliage Deer and rabbit resistant Height: 18-20in Zones 3-8 Little Goldstar Salvia COLOR SPIRES Pink Dawn PP26343 (Perennial Salvia) Sizeable cotton candy pink blossoms open from fuchsia buds on thick, dark stems from late spring into early summer Blooms without vernalization but is beneficial for bulking Forms a dense, basal rosette of aromatic, rugose green foliage Deer and rabbit resistant Height: 16-20in Zones 3-8 Salvia COLOR SPIRES Violet Riot PPAF (Perennial Salvia) Vivid violet blue flowers on thick, branched stems from late spring into early summer. Reblooms if cut back Forms a dense clump of aromatic, grey-green foliage Great for container combos Deer and rabbit resistant Height: 20-22in Zones 3-8 Sedum Frosted Fire (Stonecrop) Very showy light green leaves have creamy yellow serrated edges and stable variegation Forms a dense, upright mound Creamy buds open to light pink, flowers Blooms late summer-mid fall Height: Zones

18 Sedum ROCK N GROW Series Lemonjade PP26448 (Stonecrop) Unique yellow flowered selection; popular color with designers Bright citron yellow flowers in early fall followed by rosy peach seed heads Clean, grey-green foliage stays nice all season Stocky, broadly mounded habit about twice as wide as it is tall Strong stems; won t split open Height: 16-18in Zones 3-9 Sedum Night Embers PPAF (Autumn Stonecrop) Strictly upright habit of dark blackpurple, semi-glossy succulent leaves Small clusters of light mauve pink flowers are produced on deep red stems With a narrow base and a vase-like habit, this perennial combines well with shorter companions in a limited space Height: 24-26in Zones: 3-9 Sedum ROCK N GROW Series Pure Joy PP24194 (Stonecrop) Perfectly rounded, low mound perfect for edging the front of the border In spring, small, sharply serrated leaves emerge blue green Leaves form a short, semi-upright clump Bubblegum pink, star-shaped flowers Height: 10-12in Zones 3-9 Sedum SUN SPARKLER Series Dazzelberry PP22457 (Stonecrop) Great vigor and robust habit Densely branched, weedsuppressing groundcover Smokey blue grey foliage Vibrant 6-8in raspberry colored flowers clusters completely cover the foliage from late summer into early fall Height: 6in Sedum SUN SPARKLER Series Firecracker PP26595 (Stonecrop) Great vigor and robust habit Densely branched, weedsuppressing groundcover Smokey blue grey foliage Vibrant 6-8in raspberry colored flowers clusters completely cover the foliage from late summer into early fall Height: 6in 18

19 Sedum SUN SPARKLER Series Lime Zinger PP24632 (Stonecrop) Great vigor and robust habit Densely branched, weedsuppressing groundcover Great succulent apple green foliage edged in cherry red Soft pink flowers from late summer into early fall Height: 4-6in Tradescantia Charlotte s Web (Spiderwart) Finally, a yellow foliaged spiderwart that doesn t burn in the sun! Grass-like foliage transitions from chartreuse to gold in full sun Three petaled flowers of soft blue Early to late summer Full sun to part shade Height: 16-18in Zone 3-9 Tricyrtis Autumn Glow (Toad Lily) Unusual late blooming shade perennial Showy wide, gold margined, variegated foliage Orchid like flowers with reddish purple to blue violet speckled flowers Late summer-early fall Height: 24-26in Zone (4)5-9 Veronica MAGIC SHOW Enchanted Indigo PP26603 (Spike Speedwell) Versatile, upright great for edging and en-masse Compact clumps of bright green, glossy foliage Very disease resistant Flower spikes of deep royal blue bloom profusely early summer thru mid-summer, repeats in early fall Height: 16-18in Zones: 4-8 Veronica MAGIC SHOW Pink Potion PPAF CPBRAF (Spike Speedwell) Improvement on Sweet Lullaby Medium pink flowers Vigorous growth rate with deep green foliage Height: 14-16in Width: 16in Zones: 4-8 Veronica MAGIC SHOW White Wands PPAF (Spike Speedwell) Long blooming, pure white flower spikes Exceptional flower performance Great companion to Enchanted Indigo Clean, medium-green foliage Height: 15-18in Zones

20 Veronica Perfectly Picasso PPAF (Spike Speedwell) Stunning bi-color Veronica Buds are pure white, deepening to a medium pink for the flower. The contrast between the white and the pink give this plant a unique look Larger Veronica, but the flowers cover the top ½ of the plant Round habit as tall as it is wide Height: 24in Width: 24in Veronica Royal Rembrandt PPAF Veronica Very Van Gogh PPAF (Spike Speedwell) Attractive paintbrush type flowers are violet purple in color A Remontant bloomer, Royal Rembrandt comes back strong late in the season with no vernalization Dark green foliage is disease resistant Height: 18-20in Width: 18-20in (Spike Speedwell) Paintbrush-like, rosy purple flowers on well-branched stems Each main flower spike is surrounded by up to a dozen secondary flower spikes, prolonging the bloom time Blooms from midsummer into late summer Bright green, upright clump of foliage Height: 18-20in Zones 4-8 Thank you! 20