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Agapanthus species and hybrids
African lily/ Lily of the Nile
Perennial
zone 7-10
clump habit, evergreen leaves, spring blooming, likes humidity, part shade/sun, globe flower cluster, purple flower. Grows 1.5-5' high.
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Allium spp.
Ornamental Onion
perennial
zone 4-8
erect habit,basal linear leaves, distinct smell, blooms late spring, full sun, dry conditions, dense umbel. Grows 1-3' high.
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Canna x generalis
Canna/ Canna Lily
Perennial
zone 9
blooms mid-late summer, erect habit, large 2x6" leaf, 4-6" flower, upright habit, red, yellow, orange, pink, full sun, fertile, moist, container, background. Grows 1-5' high.
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Armeria maritima
Sea Thrift/ Common Thrift
Perennial
Zone 4-8
Salt tolerant, flower pink lollipop shape, evergreen leaf, spring bloomer, part shade/sun. Grows 3-12" high.
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Dicentra spectabilis
Bleeding Heart
Perennial
Zone 2-9
arching habit, fernlike leaf, blooms early summer, part shade/sun, moist cond., flower doesn't last long. Grows 2-4' high.
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Gaillardia x grandiflorum
Blanket Flower
Perennial
Zone 2-10
Leaf 8-10" long, blooms all summer, full sun, well drained soil, yellow and red flower, naturalizing plant. Grows 2-3' high and 2' wide.
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Chrysanthemum x grandiflorum
Chrysanthemum/ Garden Mum
Annual
Hardy
lobed pubescent aromatic leaf, lots of types and colors, full sun, cut, containers, borders, blooms summer-fall. Grows 1-3' high and in spread.
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Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinal Flower
Perennial
Zone 6-9
Erect habit, leaf opposite whorled, blooms spring-frost, partial shade, moist, red tubular flower, skeleton or background plant. Grows 2-4' high.
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Digitalis purpurea
Common Foxglove
Biennial
zone 4-9
blooms late spring-summer, bell-like spotted throat flower, alternate basal leaf, part shade/sun, moist, background, naturalizing. Grows 2-5' high.
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Hosta species and hybrids
Plantain lily/ Hosta
Perennial
zone 3-8
mounded habit, long basal leaves, summer blooming, requires shade, umbel singles and doubles, massing, has issues with slugs and snails. Grows 1-3' high.
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Lathyrus latifolius
Perennial Sweet Pea
Perennial
zone 3-8
tendrils, chartruse/blue green leaves, flat stem/leaf, blooms all summer, part shade/sun, pea-like flower, pastels. Grows 9' high and has a vine habit.
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Petunia x hybrida
Petunia
annual
hardy
trailing habit, simple long sticky leaf, part shade/sun, tubular flower, fragrant. Grows 6"-2'.
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Platycodon grandiflorus
Balloon Flower
Perennial
zone 3-8
erect habit, ovate alternate leaves, blooms in summer, part shade/sun, balloon shaped bloom, purples, pinks, whites, children's gardens. Grows 2-3' high.
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Veronica spicata
Spike Speedwell
Perennial
zone 3-8
blooms in summer, opposite oblong 2" leaf, full sun, well drained soil, white, blue terminal racemes, border, filler (not square stemmed). Grows 1-3' high and spreads 2-3' wide.
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Lantana camara
Trailing Lantana
Annual
Hardy
blooms late spring-late fall, dark green course tooth edged textrued leaf, 1" long, poisonous, full sun, poor soil, drought and salt tolerant, ground cover, container, long lasting, orange, pink, purple, red, yellow, has issues with white flies. Grows 8" high and spreads 2-4'.
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Bidens ferulifolia
Bidens
Annual
Hardy
Trailing habit, lacey leaf, blooms all summer, full sun, well drained, 5 petals. Grows 3' high.
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Fuchia x hybrida
Fuchia
Annual
Tender
Blooms in summer, toothed glossy leaves, part- full shade, moist cond., hanging baskets, containers, trailing habit. Grows 1-3' high and trails.
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Heliotropium arborescens
Heliotrope
Annual
Hardy
rough textured leaf, blooms all summer, full sun, well drained soil, white/ deep purple, bedding plant. Grows 1.5-2' high.
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Agastache foeniculum
Giant Blue Hyssop
Perennial
zone 2-9
elongated heart shaped leaf, blooms in summer, full sun- part sun/shade, blue flower, herb, mint, aromatic leaf. Grows 3' high and 2' wide.
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Baptisa australis
Blue False Indigo/ Blue Wild Indigo
Perennial
Zoen 3-10
Trifoliate leaf, blooms spring-summer, poor soil and drought tolerant, pea-like dark purple flowers, naturalizing plant. Grows 3-6' high and 4' wide.
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