The Polemonium æBrise d'Anjou Jacob's LadderÆ, Polemonium caeruleum, has variegated, fern-like foliage and large, single, light violet-blue flowers. The light violet-blue flowers open to bright yellow, adding delightful charm to its foliage. æBrise d'Anjou Jacob's LadderÆ blooms from June to July with a plant height of 18-24ö and a spread of 10-12ö.

æBrise d'Anjou Jacob's LadderÆ needs to be planted in a full shaded area but will tolerate some morning sun in a well-drained area. Do not allow it to dry out. Try planting with Hosta æFranceeÆ or Polemonium æBressingham PurpleÆ, in mass plantings, in rock gardens or in an elegant landscape. æBrise d'Anjou Jacob's LadderÆ is attractive to bees and butterflies and easy to maintain.

The Dogwood 'Ivory Halo', Cornus alba 'Bailhalo',also known as tatarian dogwood, is a cultivar that is noted for its compact size, variegated (white-edged) leaves and bright red twigs in winter. It is a rapid-growing, multi-stemmed, suckering, deciduous shrub that grows to a maximum size of 4-6' tall on erect, usually unbranched stems. The outstanding ornamental features of this cultivar are: (1) bright red winter stems which are particularly showy against a snowy backdrop and (2) medium/dark green leaves (to 4.5" long) which are edged with white.

Tiny, yellowish-white flowers appear in flat-topped clusters (to 2.5" diameter) in late spring, with sparse, intermittent, additional flowering sometimes continuing into summer. Flowers give way to clusters of blue-white drupes in summer. Fruit is quite attractive to birds and is generally considered to have as much if not more ornamental interest than the flowers. Fall color is variable, but foliage may turn attractive shades of purple-red.

The Centaurea æGold BullionÆ, Centaurea montana, has small thistle-like single flowers at the end of a delicate stem, being bright blue and very showy. With a height of 18-24ö and a plant width of 18-24ö, it is an excellent late summer to early fall bloomer. The foliage color of æGold BullionÆ is more unique than the rest. With bright chartreuse, almost golden foliage,(may fade in late summer), it is a definite contrast with the bright blue flowers. If cut back after blooming, it will continue to produce new blooms throughout the season. Centaurea æGold BullionÆ is tolerant of cool winters.

Place in poor, dry to moderately moist, well-drained soil in full sun will help it to bloom throughout early to mid-summer. (Full sun to part shade may give this plant better leaf color.) The gray-green, lance-shaped foliage add contrast to this plant. This plant knows no serious insect or disease problems. Use Centaurea æGold BullionÆ massed in border fronts, cottage gardens or naturalized areas. For planting with other perennials, try æIlluminationÆ Vinca, æVariegatedÆ Sedum or Echinacea æPurple ConeflowerÆ.

The Euonymus 'Emerald 'n Gold', Euonymus f.'Emerald n Gold', is an excellent dwarf evergreen plant. It displays bright variegated green and gold foliage. It is also tolerant of dense shade. Emerald 'n Gold Euonymus is a low-growing, tight branching, mounding, woody, evergreen shrub. The leaves will turn a pink-red color in cold weather.

This fast growing shrub looks good planted in mass or in groupings. It is tolerant of most soils except swampy, extremely wet conditions. If used as a hedge, trim in May and August. For hedges plant 1ft apart

The Heuchera æAmethyst MystÆ, Heuchera x æAmethyst MystÆ, also known as a Coral Bell and Alumroot, has unique, deep purple foliage that is dusted with silver, unlike the other burgundies of its family. In springtime, light pink flowers appear that last into the summer, however, Coral Bells are not known for their flowers, but their foliage. æAmethyst MystÆ has a plant spread of 15-24ö and a height of 18-26ö.

It is best to grow æAmethyst MystÆ in medium wet, well-drained soils, in full shade. (It can tolerate some morning sun.) æAmethystÆ Myst looks especially good around the edge of borders, near variegated plants, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover. Great for a beginner gardener.

The Heuchera æPlum PuddingÆ, Heuchera x æPlum PuddingÆ, also known as a Coral Bell and Alumroot, has unique pewter gray and silver foliage with undercurrents of deep purple. In the spring time, small green and maroon flowers appear that last into the summer, however, Coral Bells are not known for their flowers, but their foliage. æPlum PuddingÆ has a plant spread of 18-24ö and a height of 12ö.

It is best to grow æPlum PuddingsÆ in medium wet, well-drained soils, in full shade. (It can tolerate some morning sun.) æPlum PuddingÆ looks especially good around the edge of borders, near variegated plants, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover. Great for a beginner gardener.

The Heuchera æSilver ScrollsÆ, Heuchera x æSilver ScrollsÆ,also known as a Coral Bell and Alumroot, has unique plum and silver foliage with deep purple veins, which mature to green. In the springtime, white flowers appear that last into the summer, however, Coral Bells are not known for their flowers, but their foliage. æSilver ScrollsÆ has a plant spread of 12ö and a height of 12-18ö

. It is best to grow æSilver ScrollsÆ in medium wet, well-drained soils, in full shade. (It can tolerate some morning sun.) æSilver ScrollsÆ look especially good around the edge of borders, near variegated plants, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover.

The Grass 'Golden Variegeted Hakone Grass', Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola', is a mounded non-invasive rhizome grass. It has brilliant yellow, bamboo-like foliage streaked with green lines. In the fall, the leaves turn an intense ruby pink. Attractive as a specimen, in mass plantings, or in combination with other shade loving plants.

Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil with light shade or half-day sun. Slowly spreading, this grass will add elegance & beauty to any shade border. The yellow variegation turns red/brown if grown in too much sun. Pest and disease free.

The Coreopsis æTequilla SunriseÆ is a very exciting new variety. In the Tickseed family, the gorgeous variegated olive-green foliage, turning to mahogany in the fall, and cream to yellow flowers with a red eye, is a great addition to any garden. Blooming from June to October, it has a plant height of 12ö and a spread of 10-12ö. æTequilla SunriseÆ should be planted in full sun.

It is drought-tolerant and tough but does need well-drained soil. It should be cut backing early and late summer to extend the bloom period. Coreopsis æTequilla SunriseÆ looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. It is very effective in naturalized areas, rock and cottage gardens or wild gardens. No garden should be without it.

The Buttered Popcorn', Ranunculus repens, is a great ground cover that vigorously spreads to 4'. Its broad finley cut leaves are silvery-green with a variegated chartreuse edge.

It has delicate yellow flowers in late spring but is mostly grown for its striking foliage color. 'Buttered Popcorn' needs to be planted in a full sun location with well-drained soil.

The Grass 'Variegated Ribbon Grass', Phalaris arundinacea 'Strawberries and Cream', has an upright and arching habit. It is prized for its white-striped foliage blushed with pink. In June it bears panicles of soft white flowers that reach 18" to 36". This aggressive grower loves moist, fertile soil, and makes an appealing accent plant, pond border, or massed planting.

Variegated Ribbon grasses are pest and disease-free. Grows in wet soil to 4in of water. Prefers full sun. The narrow variegated leaves have a tall brown seed head atop green stems.Great for Jumbo potted plants

The Centaurea æBachelor's ButtonÆ, Centaurea montana, also know as Cornflower and Blue Bottle, has small thistle-like single flowers at the end of a delicate stem, being bright blue and very showy, with gray-green foliage. With a height of 24ö and a plant width of 12-24ö, it is an excellent late summer to early fall bloomer. If cut back after blooming, it will continue to produce new blooms throughout the season. Centaurea æBachelor's ButtonÆ is tolerant of cool winters.

Place it in poor, dry, to moderately moist, well-drained soil in full sun will help it to bloom throughout early to mid-summer. The gray-green, lance-shaped foliage add contrast to this plant. This plant knows no serious insect or disease problems. Use Centaurea æBachelor's ButtonÆ massed in border fronts, cottage gardens or naturalized areas. For planting with other perennials, try æIlluminationÆ Vinca, æVariegatedÆ Sedum or Echinacea æPurple ConeflowerÆ.

The Grass 'Golden Variegated Sweet Flag', Acorus gramineus Ogon, is a mounded, non-invasive rhizome grass. It is great for containers, edging or as a groundcover. Fragrant, butter yellow sword-like blades create a striking contrast. Rich golden yellow foliage grows to 10 inches high, 1 foot spread.

It has a typical philodendron flower that can be used fresh or dried. It grows well in pots, ponds, as an edging or groundcover and even grows indoors. It doesn¦t like to dry out but can handle sun or shade.

The Grass 'Dwarf Variegated Ribbon grass', Phalaris arundinacea dwarf garters, is an outstanding, upright arching grass. It is similar to 'Strawberries and Cream', except the white-striped foliage loses its pink tint by early summer. It's also better mannered and not as floppy. Showy, soft white flowers rise 6 - 12" above the foliage.

Even after the first frost has turned the foliage and flowers a warm beige, their beauty remains throughout the winter. Dwarf Varigated Ribbon grasses are agressive growers. They are pest and disease free.

The Grass 'Variegated Miscanthus Grass', Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light', is also know as 'Morning Light' Maiden Grass is a very popular miscanthus. It boasts white-edged variegated, narrow leaves. It is quite attractive, the green blades have added highlights of creamy-white margins and mid-veins creating a shimmering silvery appearance. Its appearance is fine textured and it has a compact growth habit. This plant works well as a specimen plant in the garden, or can be used in container gardens.

The reddish bronze blooms appear in the fall. Which adds visual excitement to shrub borders. It displays delicate reddish-bronze plumes in late summer. Place in full sun for best foliage coloration. Accepts dry conditions.

The Liriope 'Variegated', Lirope muscari 'Variegata', also known as Lirope variegated lily-turf, is as it's name implies, a variegated border grass. The grassy foliage is edged with creamy yellow.

It has purple-blue blooms, similar to grape hyacinths, that appear on top the tidy 9 to 12" plants in early fall. Excellent for edging and ground covers. When plantings space 12-15" apart

The 'Oriental Limelight', Artemisia Hybrid, is a tall grower that's great in large containers. The mounding self-branching habit makes 'Oriental Limelight' an ideal companion for many flowering plants. An aggressive grower with variegated lemon yellow and green foliage.

It has beautifully marked foliage and is a hardy herbaceous plant, though it will stay evergreen in a mild, sheltered spot.

The Lamiun, 'Golden Anniversary', Lamium maculatum, is a handsome variety without becoming invasive. The pretty pink flowers are almost eclipsed by the brilliance of the golden variegated foliage. In all but the most severe winters its foliage persists, making it good for winter containers especially hanging baskets, teamed with winter flowering pansies, primroses or polyanthus.

It makes superb ground cover in shade under trees and shrubs, including dry shade where few plants survive. Underplant with dwarf bulbs, and chop back whenever stems become invasive.

The Houttuynia æChameleon PlantÆ, Houttuynia cordata, is one of the most popular ground covers around. Small white flowers appear from July to August, but sometimes hard to see because of its foliage. It is an extremely hardy ground cover and easy to grow but can become very invasive. Being similar in shape to English Ivy, it features boldly variegated leaves of red, pink, white, green, and yellow with a plant height of 15ö.

Houttuynia requires light shade and needs a consistently moist soil in a well-drained area. They have a fresh, somewhat citrus-like scent when crushed. Use Houttuynia æChameleonsÆ as a ground cover, in rock gardens, with water plants or in scented gardens.

The Lamium 'White Nancy', Lamium maculatum, has beautiful oval, variegated silvery-white leaves with greenish margins. The short spiked white flowers make it a wonderful ground cover. With a plant height of 6" and a spread of 12-24", Lamium 'White Nancy' blooms from May to July.

'White Nancy' will grow best in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade in a moist area. Plant in a well-drained soil and do not allow it to dry out. Use Lamium in hanging baskets, in mixed containers, trailing over walls or as an edger, but spread must be controlled. 'White Nancy' looks great among Hostas, Ferns, Lungworts (Pulmonaria), bulbs and wildflowers.

The Golden Ingot Ivy, Hedera Helix, is a triangle leaf-shaped Ivy that is dainty, elegant, and compact. This Ivy can fill a pot fairly quickly. The variegated leaves feature an overall lemon yellow tone with gray splotches and an emerald green rim.

Named Ivy of the Year for 2003 by the American Ivy Society. It is hardy in cold areas down to minus 20 F. It can be grown in full sun to almost full shade, depending on where you live. It is easy to grow, moderately self-branching and not invasive.