PERENNIALS LIBRARY

Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro' This hardy plant tolerates both extreme heat and drought. Available in red, pink, purple, white and bi-color, it can be a great addition to any garden. Full sun/Partial, 1-3' tall, 1-3' wide

Liriope muscari 'Silvery Sunproof' A variegated cultivar, this plant's lilac flower spikes rise in summer above dark green, blade-like foliage accented with gold and white stripes. Full sun/Partial/Shade, 15-18" tall, 1-2' wide

Leucanthemum sp. Attracting butterflies, this white flowering plant is popular for its cut flower potential. Full sun, 1-3' tall, 12-18" wide

Distictis buccinatoria (Bignonia cherere) The name says it all: bright red trumpet-shaped flowers bloom all summer long. Accented by yellow throats, the flowers form clusters on vigorous, fast-growing evergreen vines that climb by tendrils along fences, walls and arbors. Needs substantial feeding and watering until well established. Full sun/Partial, 40-50' long

Perovskia sp. This variety of sage is popular because its blue flowers are easily cut for use in arrangements. Full sun, 3-4' tall, 2-3' wide

Mandevilla sanderi 'Red Riding Hood' Deep cherry red, funnel-shaped flowers bloom profusely on this low-growing, shrub-like vine. May be trained as an evergreen landscape shrub or allowed to climb on a low trellis or cascade from a hanging basket. Blooms throughout warm weather. Full sun/Partial, 3-4' tall with vining stems 5-6' long

Echinacea purpurea This heat-tolerant flower comes in pink, purple, red and white varieties. Full sun, 12-24" tall, 18-24" wide

Paeonia sp. Red, pink and white varieties produce showy flowers on the Peony plant. It blooms in the spring. Full sun/Partial, 2-4' tall, 2-3' wide

Cortaderia selloana Large plumes of soft white flowers bloom in late summer atop this dramatic ornamental grass, rising above the mounds of narrow gray-green foliage that turns tan in winter. Full sun, 8-10' tall with 5-6' spread

Miscanthus sinensis This group of graceful ornamental grasses, from small and compact to tall-statured and arching, offers superb landscape accents or mass plantings for interesting color and texture all year. Full sun/Partial, 3-7' tall and wide

Liriope muscari This grasslike perennial is available in a variety of colors and types, and is just the right size for informal evergreen edging along pathways, borders, or between flower beds and lawn areas. Plants develop arching clumps, and spikes of lavender flowers rise above the foliage in summer. Full sun/Partial/Shade, 1-2′ tall, 1-2′ wide

Hibiscus spp. With huge flowers and a high-heat tolerance, this flower is very common in tropical and beach settings. It comes in white, pink and red varieties. Full sun, 3-4' tall, 8-20" wide

Pennisetum alopecuroides Drought-resistant ornamental grass is versatile as an accent plant, focal point, screen, mass planting or in containers. Soft, nodding flower plumes form fountains of copper-pink color, adding motion to the garden as the wind blows. Full sun/Partial, 4' tall and wide

Dianthus sp. Being both fragrant and drought tolerant, this perennial comes in pink, red, white, orange and bi-color varieties. Full sun/Partial, 6-8″ tall, 6-9″ wide

Coreopsis sp. Attracting both hummingbirds and bees, this yellow blooming plant enjoys full sun. Full sun/Partial, 40-50' long

Aquilegia sp. This lovely perennial attracts humming birds. Found in a variety of colors: red, yelow, blue, purple, white and bi-color. Partial sun, 12-18" tall, 8-12" wide

Clematis spp. This vine variety blooms with showy flowers: often red, pink, orange, yellow, blue and purple varieties. Full sun/Partial, grows as vine, 4-5' long

Festuca cinerea Commonly used as a groundcover, this plant flourishes with blue-green leaves. Full sun/Partial, 8-12" tall, 8-12" wide

Moraea (Dietes) iridioides Waxy white flowers with purple and yellow markings rise above fans of stiff, iris-like foliage. Plant near a swimming pool for an exotic effect, or add them to a rock garden. Plants bloom profusely, with new blooms opening daily. Full sun/Partial, 2-3' tall, 3-4' wide clumps