The Penstemon æHusker RedÆ, Penstemon digitalis, is one of the most popular Penstemon in its family. Being Perennial of the Year in 1996, one can see why. Best known for its maroon-red foliage, the white flowers make a wonderful contrast. Blooming in early summer, it has a plant height of 3Æ and a spread of 12-18ö.

It is best to plant Penstemon in a full sun location, having a moist, well-drained area. Being drought tolerant, æHusker RedÆ looks great in a perennial border, in a naturalized setting or for cuttings. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this perennial, not to mention being deer resistant.

The Penstemon æPrairie DuskÆ, Penstemon barbatus, has tall vivid purple tubular blooms and dark green leathery foliage. Blooming in early summer, it has a plant height of 30ö and a spread of 12-18ö. The foliage on æPrairie DuskÆ is beautiful all year long. It is best to plant Penstemon in a full sun location, having a moist, well-drained area.

Being drought tolerant, æPrairie DuskÆ looks great in a perennial border, in a naturalized setting or for cuttings. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this perennial, not to mention being deer resistant.

The Veronica æSunny Border BlueÆ, Veronica spicata, also known as Speedwell, is an easy to grow perennial that adds beauty to any garden. This Veronica produces wonderful dark blue flowers that bloom from June till September. æSunny Border BlueÆ was voted Perennial of the Year in 1993, and one can see why. With its dark glossy green foliage, it has a plant height of 18ö and a spread of 12-18ö.

æSunny Border BlueÆ needs a full sun area with well-drained soil. Deadhead the flowers after the first bloom to prolong its bloom time. Veronica can be used as a ground cover, in mass plantings or along borders. Try æSunny Border BlueÆ with Hemerocallis æStella de OroÆ or Veronica æWhite IciclesÆ. Veronica is great for the first time gardener plus it is deer resistant.

The Echinacea æPurple ConeflowerÆ, Echinacea purpurea, is an easy to grow flower that produces beautiful lavender to purple daisy-like flowers. Coneflowers produce large, fragrant flowers bloom from July to October and a major attractor to butterflies and bees and deer resistant, it is a must for any perennial gardens. With its dark green foliage, Echinacea æPurple ConeflowerÆ stands 3Æ high with a plant spread of 18-24ö. For best results, plant in full sun in a well drained area.

Echinacea is known for its large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall. A great choice for cut flowers, adding a wilderness look to your garden, Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but also a potent medicine. It hass been reported that Echinacea increases immune function, reduces the effects of colds and fluÆs, fight off viral, bacterial and fungal infections and purify the blood and flush waste from the lymphatic system.

The Salvia æMay NightÆ, Salvia nemorosa æMainachtÆ, has glowing purple stems loaded with violet-purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With its blue-gray, lance-shaped aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. It has a plant height of 18ö and a spread of 18-24ö and stays in excellent compact form. Selected Perennial Plant of the year in 1997, one can see why. Salvia æMay NightÆ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area.

To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. æMay NightÆ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum æMatronaÆ, Achillea 'Coronation Gold', and Saliva æSnow HillÆ.

The Salvia æPlumosaÆ, Salvia nemorosa, has glowing purple stems loaded with deep, double purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With its gray-green basal leaves and aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. It has a plant height of 18ö and a spread of 18-24ö and stays in excellent compact form. Salvia æPlumosaÆ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area.

To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. æPlumosaÆ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum æMatronaÆ, Achillea 'Coronation Gold' and Saliva æSnow HillÆ.

The Salvia æPurple RainÆ, Salvia verticillata, has glowing purple stems loaded with masses of deep purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With its dark green basal leaves and aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. It has a plant height of 18ö and a spread of 12-18ö and stays in excellent compact form. Salvia æPurple RainÆ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area.

To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. æPurple RainÆ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum æMatronaÆ, Achillea 'Coronation Gold' and Salvia æSnow HillÆ.

The Salvia æSnow HillÆ, Salvia nemorosa æSchneehugelÆ, has glowing purple stems loaded with masses of clear white flowers that bloom from June to October. With its dark green basal leaves and aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. It has a plant height of 15ö and a spread of 18-24ö and stays in excellent compact form. Salvia æSnow HillÆ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area.

To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. æSnow HillÆ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum æMatronaÆ, Veronica æRoyal CandlesÆ and Saliva æMay NightÆ.

The Gaillardia æBurgunderÆ, Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Burgundy', also known as Gaillardia burgundy, has wonderful waxy red-maroon flowers with slight pale yellow centers. The foliage is a gray-green almost basil like. æBurgunderÆ blooms from early June through fall with a plant height of 23-29ö and a width of 12-18ö. It is a major attractor to bees, butterflies, birds and resistant to rabbits and deer.

Gaillardia æBurgundersÆ require full sun and well-drained soil. Gaillardia will do best in soil that is not too fertile and should not be over watered. For the perfect site, try planting in sunny borders, dry or windy sites, in mass plantings or in containers. æBurgunderÆ will also produce long-lasting cut flowers.

The Veronica æGoodness GrowsÆ, Veronica spicata, or also known as Speedwell, is an easy to grow perennial that adds beauty to any garden. æGoodness GrowsÆ is the longest blooming Veronica in its family. This upright perennial produces wonderful violet-blue flowers from June till September. With its dark glossy green foliage, it has a plant height of 12ö and a spread of 12-18ö.

æGoodness GrowsÆ needs a full sun area with well-drained soil. Deadhead the flowers after the first bloom to prolong its bloom time. Veronica can be used as a ground cover, in mass plantings or along borders. Try æGoodness GrowsÆ with Hemerocallis æStella de OroÆ or Veronica æWhite IciclesÆ. Veronica is great for the first time gardener plus it is deer resistant.

The Echinacea æMagnusÆ Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea, also known as Purple Coneflower, Hedge coneflower, and Black Sampson, is an easy to grow flower that produces beautiful deep purple daisy-like flowers, a bit larger than the rest of its family. It was Perennial Plant of the Year in 1998, one can see why. Blooming from July to October and a major attractor to butterflies and bees and deer resistant, it is a must for any perennial gardens. With its dark green foliage, Echinacea æMagnusÆ stands 3Æ high with a plant spread of 18-24ö.

For best results, plant in full sun in a well drained area. Echinacea is known for its large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall. A great choice for cut flowers, adding a wilderness look to your garden, it is a definite must. Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but also a potent medicine. It has been reported that Echinacea increases immune function, reduces the effects of colds and fluÆs, fights off viral, bacterial and fungal infections and purify the blood and flush waste from the lymphatic system.

The Geranium 'Tony Monster', Hybrid of G. sanguineum, is sterile so it flowers nonstop June through August. The blooms are large and are a bright magneta color. Tony Monsters originated from the nursery of Germany's famous Countess Helen Von Stein. Along with its prolific blooms it stands to reason that it is a vigorous grower.

For best results, plant in a dry to moist area in a well drained site. The Geranium family is well known for its stunning fall colors that include reds, oranges, and yellows. It is a superb plant for cottage gardens, container growing, borders or informal borders in mass plantings. There is an attraction to bees and butterflies andit is very disease and deer resistant.

The Salvia æEast FrieslandÆ, Salvia nemorosa æOstfrieslandÆ, has glowing purple stems loaded with violet-purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With its blue-green, lance-shaped aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. It has a plant height of 18ö and a spread of 18-24ö and stays in excellent compact form. Salvia æEast FrieslandÆ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area.

To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. æEast FrieslandÆ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum æMatronaÆ, Achillea 'Coronation Gold' and Saliva æSnow HillÆ.

The Geranium 'Ann Thompson', dislays gold tinted foliage which forms a low-spreading mound that gives rise to a profusion of 1" wide, dark magenta flowers. It has a plant width of 24-36ö and a height of 6-8ö. æAnn ThompsonÆ Geranium needs to be cut back in early summer for repeat bloom time in the fall. æAnn ThompsonÆ Geranium, being drought tolerant, needs a full sun area with some shade in the afternoon. For best results, plant in a dry to moist area in a well-drained site.

The Geranium family is well known for its stunning fall colors that include reds, oranges, and yellows. It is a superb plant for cottage gardens, container growing, borders, rock gardens, shade gardens or informal borders in mass plantings. There is an attraction to bees and butterflies and it is very disease and deer resistant.

The Penstemon æPrairie DuskÆ, Penstemon barbatus, has tall vivid purple tubular blooms and dark green leathery foliage. Blooming in early summer, it has a plant height of 30ö and a spread of 12-18ö. The foliage on æPrairie DuskÆ is beautiful all year long. It is best to plant Penstemon in a full sun location, having a moist, well-drained area.

Being drought tolerant, æPrairie DuskÆ looks great in a perennial border, in a naturalized setting or for cuttings. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this perennial, not to mention being deer resistant.

The Ajuga æBronze BeautyÆ, Ajuga reptans, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers. The foliage is evergreen in most regions and has an attractive bronzy-brown shade that quickly forms a low carpet of medium-sized rounded leaves. æBronze BeautyÆ will perform well in tubs or mixed containers and makes a beautiful ground cover. The flowers appear in late spring on 4ö spikes and spreads of 12-18ö. Ajuga æBronze BeautyÆ will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to morning sun, the foliage colors will be more vivid with morning sun.

Bronze Beautys prefer moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. Do avoid soggy conditions. This Ajuga looks great in rock gardens, as a border plants and mass plantings. Butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga is the way to go.

The Yarrow, æCoronation GoldÆ , Achillea ageratifolia, is an upright golden-yellow flowered Yarrow that blooms from June through September, providing excellent color throughout the summer months. With fern-like aromatic, silvery to gray-green foliage, it is considered to be one of the best yarrows in any landscape. The foliage has a somewhat strong, spicy aroma, which persists when used in dried arrangements. The flower heads are 3-4ö wide, with a spread of 18-24ö and a height of 42ö.

æCoronation GoldÆ has good texture and form and looks great in mass plantings and cottage gardens. This Yarrow does well in average garden soils, but prefers lean, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil. (Avoid heavy clays and moist, rich, fertile soils.) Yarrow should be planted in full sun and is tolerant to hot humid summers. Remove faded flowers to encourage more growth and divide every 3-4 years. For an attraction to butterflies, deer and rabbit resistant, one canÆt go wrong with this plant.

TheVeronica æWhite IcicleÆ, Veronica spicata. also known as Speedwell, is an easy to grow perennial that adds beauty to any garden. This Veronica produces wonderful white flowers that bloom from June till September. With its dark glossy green foliage, it has a plant height of 15ö and a spread of 12-18ö. æWhite IcicleÆ needs a full sun area with well-drained soil.

Deadhead the flowers after the first bloom to prolong its bloom time. Veronica can be used as a ground cover, in mass plantings or along borders. Try æWhite IcicleÆ with Hemerocallis æLittle BusinessÆ or Veronica æRoyal CandlesÆ. Veronica is great for the first time gardener plus it is deer resistant.

The Eupatorium æChocolate Mist FlowerÆ, Eupatorium rugosum, also known as White Snakeroot, has a shiny, deep purple stem with chocolate leaves. æChocolate MistÆ is a wonderful white bloomer that stands 4Æ tall with a plant spread the 29-35ö. æChocolate MistÆ is a definite attractor to butterflies and bees and is deer resistant.

Eupatorium æChocolate MistÆ should be planted in full sun, but can tolerate some afternoon shade. Make sure it has a moist, well-drained area for optimal success. æChocolate MistÆ looks wonderful with Rudbeckia æBlack Eyed SusanÆ, Aster æWoods PurpleÆ, with ornamental grasses or in a perennial border. It is a great background plant but does need a lot of room to grow.

The Yarrow æMoonshineÆ, Achillea 'Moonshine'Æ, is an upright canary-yellow flower that blooms from June through September. With evergreen foliage in mild winter regions, this non-spreading Achillea is a definite winner. æMoonshineÆ Yarrow is unlike the common Yarrow, being shorter in height and less invasive. The flower heads are 4ö wide, with a spread of 18-24ö and a height of 24ö. æMoonshineÆ Yarrow is a great addition to a sunny perennial border, planted in pots or combined with ornamental grasses.

æMoonshineÆ Yarrow can tolerate poor soil conditions, but does best in lean, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil. (Avoid heavy clays and moist, rich, fertile soils.) Yarrow should be planted in full sun and is tolerant to hot humid summers. Remove faded flowers to encourage more growth and divide every 3-4 years. For an attraction to butterflies, deer and rabbit resistant, one canÆt go wrong with this plant.

The Yarrow æPaprikaÆ, Achillea millefolium, is an upright gold centered, fading to light pink & creamy yellow, Yarrow that blooms from June through September. With fern-like aromatic silvery to gray-green foliage, it is considered to be one of the best yarrows in any landscape. The foliage has a somewhat strong, spicy aroma, which persists when used in dried arrangements. The flower heads are 3-4ö wide, with a spread of 18-24ö and a height of 24ö.

This Yarrow does well in average garden soils, but prefers lean, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil. (Avoid heavy clays and moist, rich, fertile soils.) Yarrow should be planted in full sun and is tolerant to hot humid summers. æPaprikaÆ is excellent for cutting, fresh or dried. Remove faded flowers regularly to promote continued blooming. Inclined to spread, so site this carefully or plan to reduce the clumps each spring. For an attraction to butterflies, deer and rabbit resistant, one canÆt go wrong with this plant.

The Yarrow æSummer PastelÆ, Achillea sibirica, is an upright wide range of pastel flowers that blooms from June through September. The flower colors range from pink, rose, orange-red, purple, gray, salmon and mauve. æSummer PastelÆ Yarrow was an All America Selections winner in 1990, and truly one of the most exciting varieties to be added to the Yarrow family. The flower heads are 3-4ö wide, with a spread of 18-24ö and a height of 24ö.

'Summer Pastel' Yarrows make a great addition to any perennial garden, for mass plantings, borders, naturalized settings and cottage gardens. This Yarrow can tolerate poor soil conditions, but does best in lean, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil. (Avoid heavy clays and moist, rich, fertile soils.) Yarrow should be planted in full sun and is tolerant to hot humid summers. Remove faded flowers to encourage more growth and divide every 3-4 years. For an attraction to butterflies, deer and rabbit resistant, one canÆt go wrong with this plant.

The Yarrow æTerra CottaÆ, Achillea 'Terra Cotta', is an upright salmon pink flowers that age to rusty terracotta orange flowers that blooms from June through September. With silvery foliage, it is beautiful when planted in front of dark foliaged perennials or mixed with blue flowers. The flower heads are 3-4ö wide, with a spread of 18-24ö and a height of 36ö. æTerra CottaÆ Yarrow is excellent for cuttings, fresh or dried, in mass plantings or as a border plant. Inclined to spread, so site this carefully.

This Yarrow can tolerate poor soil conditions, but does best in lean, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil. (Avoid heavy clays and moist, rich, fertile soils.) Yarrow should be planted in full sun and is tolerant to hot humid summers. Remove faded flowers to encourage more growth and divide every 3-4 years. For an attraction to butterflies, deer and rabbit resistant, one canÆt go wrong with this plant.

The Helipsos 'Summer Sun Sunflower', Heliopsis helianthiodes, is a great combination of large, orange-yellow flowers with dark green foliage. Blooming from July till frost, this Heliopsis grows to 4Æ tall with a plant spread of 18-24ö. This easy to grow perennial attracts butterflies and is deer resistant. æSummer Sun SunflowerÆ needs to be grown in full sun, but can tolerate some afternoon shade.

It can be planted in average, well-drained soil, but do not allow it to dry out. A wonderful addition to island beds or in the back or borders or as cut flowers. æSummer Sun SunflowerÆ may be slow to appear in the spring, but the blooms persist long after other perennials have completed their show.

The Ajuga æBurgundy GlowÆ, Ajuga reptans, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers. This Ajuga is one of the most popular, forming striking mounds of leaves dappled in green, pink and cream. During the wintertime, Ajuga æBurgundy GlowÆ develops rich bronze and burgundy tones. It is relatively carefree, however, it can be invasive. The flowers appear in late spring on 6ö spikes with a plant spread of 12-18ö. æBurgundy GlowÆ should be planted 6-9ö apart for a beautiful ground cover.

Ajuga æBurgundy GlowÆ will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to morning sun. (The foliage colors will be more vivid with morning sun.) It prefers moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. Do avoid soggy conditions. This Ajuga looks great in rock gardens, as a border plants, in mass plantings and is great for preventing erosion. Butterflies and hummingbirds are defiantly attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga is the way to go.

The Ajuga æCatlinÆs GiantÆ, Ajuga reptans, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers. æCatlinÆs GiantÆ is one of the largest-growing varieties, forming bronzy-red, spinach-like leaves. This Ajuga is an excellent ground cover for shady areas where perennials and grass will not grow. Combine æCatlinÆs GiantÆ with yellow and purple spring blooming perennials to make an attractive garden. The flowers appear in spring on 4ö spikes with a plant spread of 12-24ö. Ajuga æCatlinÆs GiantÆ will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to morning sun, the foliage colors will be more vivid with morning sun.

Catlin's Giants prefer moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. Do avoid soggy conditions. This Ajuga looks especially good in containers and mixed tubs. One may also try on banks or slopes, under trees or around shrubs but it is not tolerant to foot traffic. Butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga is the way to go.

The Ajuga æChocolate ChipÆ, Ajuga x 'Chocolate Chip', is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers. This Ajuga has unusually narrow foliage of dark green, overlaid with chocolate-brown, forming a very low clump. It is most noted for its dwarf habit and its chocolate foliage. The flowers appear in spring and are 4ö in height with a plant width of 12-18ö. It is not as invasive as most other Ajuga and best-planted 6-9ö apart for a quick cover.

Ajuga æChocolate ChipsÆ will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to morning sun. It prefers moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. Avoid soggy conditions. Ajuga æChocolate ChipÆ looks great in rock gardens and in front of borders and in containers. Butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Choclate Chip Ajuga is the way to go.

The Ajuga æMetallica CrispaÆ, Ajuga pyramidalis, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of cobalt blue flowers. æMetallica CrispaÆ has very tight, crisp-leafed crinkled purple foliage, almost prune-like, with a green-brown shine. The flowers appear in early spring on 8ö spikes with a plant spread of 12-24ö. æMetallica CrispaÆ is excellent for shady moist areas but will adapt to a little more sun than most Ajuga. (The foliage colors will be more vivid with morning sun.) It prefers moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. Do avoid soggy conditions.

Metallica Crispas are best grown in a rocky area or with other smaller plants (so that it does not get overwhelmed), under trees or in poor soils. æMetallica CrispaÆ can be aggressive so don't place it near lawns without proper edging to prevent spread, or in borders where spreading is not desired. Butterflies and hummingbirds are defiantly attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga's are the way to go.

The Echinacea æWhite SwanÆ Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea, is an easy to grow flower that produces beautiful white daisy-like flowers. The large, fragrant flowers bloom from July to October and a major attractor to butterflies and bees and deer resistant, it is a must for any perennial gardens. With its dark green foliage, Echinacea æWhite SwanÆ coneflowers, stand 3Æ high with a plant spread of 18-24ö. For best results, plant in full sun in a well drained area.

Echinacea is known for its large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall. A great choice for cut flowers, adding a wilderness look to your garden. Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but also a potent medicine. It has been reported that Echinacea increases immune function, reduces the effects of colds and fluÆs, fight off viral, bacterial and fungal infections and purify the blood and flush waste from the lymphatic system.

The Gaillardia æKobold Blanket FlowerÆ, Gaillardia x Goblin, has wonderful blooms that are red, orange and bright yellow, and are almost daisy like. The foliage is a gray-green almost basil like. æKoboldÆ blooms from early June through fall with a plant height of 12ö and a width of 10-12ö. It is a major attractor to bees, butterflies, birds and resistant to rabbits and deer.

æKobold Blanket FlowersÆ require full sun and well-drained soil. Gaillardia will do best in soil that is not too fertile and should not be over watered. For the perfect site, try planting in sunny borders, dry or windy sites, in mass plantings or in containers. æKobold Blanket FlowerÆ will also produce long-lasting cut flowers.

The Yarrow æAppleblossomÆ , 'Apfelblute' or Achillea millefolium, is an upright soft pink flower. æAppleblossomÆ blends well with other perennial flowers that exhibit floral colors such as white, pink, lavender, blue, and purple. With the fern-like foliage, this Yarrow has an aromatic smell when crushed and makes excellent cut and dried arrangements. The flower heads are 2-3ö wide, with a spread of 18-24ö and a height of 24ö.

æAppleblossomÆ Yarrow is excellent for mass planting in perennial borders, wild gardens or meadow gardens. It is inclined to spread, so site this carefully. This Yarrow can tolerate poor soil conditions, but does best in lean, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil. (Avoid heavy clays and moist, rich, fertile soils.) Yarrow should be planted in full sun and is tolerant to hot humid summers. Remove faded flowers to encourage more growth and divide every 3-4 years. For an attraction to butterflies, deer and rabbit resistant, one canÆt go wrong with this plant.

The Salvia æBlue HillsÆ, Salvia nemorosa æBlauhugelÆ, has glowing purple stems loaded with true blue flowers that bloom from June to October. With its gray-green aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. æBlue HillsÆ has a plant height of 15ö and a spread of 18-24ö and stays in excellent compact form. Salvia æBlue HillsÆ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area.

To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. æBlue HillsÆ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum æMatronaÆ, Achillea 'Coronation Gold' and Saliva æSnow HillÆ.

The Salvia æCaradonnaÆ, Salvia nemorosa, has glowing purple stems loaded with violet-purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With its gray-green aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. Salvia æCaradonnaÆ was awarded the Outstanding New Perennial in 2000 by the International Hardy Plant Union. It has a plant height of 30ö and a spread of 12-18ö and stays in excellent compact form.

Salvia æCaradonnaÆ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area. To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. æCaradonnaÆ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum æMatronaÆ, Achillea 'Coronation Gold' and Saliva æSnow HillÆ.