Perennials H - L

Helenium autumnale 'Coppelia' (Helen's Flower)

BENEFITS
Long valued in borders for their striking daisy-like flowers in late summer. Ideal for cutting and butterfly gardens.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Warm coppery orange flowers in late summer and early fall. Upright habit and strong, sturdy stems.

LOCATION
Full sun. USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8; AHS Heat Zones 8 to 1.

USE
Nice for late season color. Plant in middle of island beds or in back of borders. Attractive to butterflies. Good cut flower.

SIZE
39" tall by 18" wide. Use 4 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Grow in evenly moist soils, high in organic matter for best results. Divide clumps in spring every 3 to 4 years if needed. Cut back stems halfway after flowering.

Helenium autumnale 'Mardi Gras'

BENEFITS
Helenium is another of the many American natives (like Aster, Phlox, Eupatorium) that went to Europe for a fancy education and returned in multiple hybridized forms.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Produces a riot of multicolored blooms for six to eight weeks in summer, from late June to early August. Yellow petals, lavishly splashed with orange red, form wildly patterned stiff skirts around deep brown, mounded center cones. The "tie-dyed" flowers are 1˝ inch to 2 inches in diameter. Forms upright clumps with sturdy stems that sway gracefully in summer breezes.

LOCATION
Full sun. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8; AHS Heat Zones 8 to 1.

USE
A massed planting will form tight shrubby bushes of impressive size in two years. Perfect for the back of the border, or to anchor the center of a perennial island bed.

SIZE
Flowers 36-40" tall, foliage 30" tall. 25" spread in 2 years.

CULTURE
Good resistance to most insects and diseases. 'Mardi Gras' will thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. While it's happiest with frequent watering, it does not require high fertility levels.

Helianthemum nummularium 'Annabel' (Sun Rose)

BENEFITS
Perfect performer for dry, poor soils. Indispensable plants for summer display gardens.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Double pink flowers from late spring to mid summer. Gray-green foliage on low, spreading plants.

LOCATION
Full sun. USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 7; AHS Heat Zones 10 to 3.

USE
Border front or edging, cascade over walls and rock gardens, window box or ground cover.

SIZE
6" to 12” tall by 24” wide. Use 2 to 3 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Tolerant of dry, poor soils. Apply fertilizer sparingly. Prune plants in early spring to promote a denser carpet of growth. Shear to 3” after flowering. Use protective mulch in winter.

  Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'  
Helianthus salicifolius 'First Light' Helianthus salicifolius 'First Light' (Willow Leaf Sunflower Hybrid)

BENEFITS
Stunning explosion of color for fall gardens. More manageable plant height than other Sunflowers.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Hundreds of golden yellow flowers with dark brown eyes form in midfall on upright, self-supporting plants. Narrow elongated foliage.

LOCATION
Full sun. USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9; AHS Heat Zones 11 to 3.

USE
Place in back of beds or borders. Nice cut flower. Birds enjoy the seeds. Great backdrop for fall flowering asters and mums.

SIZE
44" tall by 48" wide. Use 3 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Prefers average well-drained soils. Grows best with added moisture but can tolerate drought. Allow stalks and seed heads to remain for winter interest and for food for birds. Divide clumps in spring or fall every 3 to 4 years.

Helianthus salicifolius 'Low Down' (Willow Leaf Sunflower Hybrid)

BENEFITS
Sunflower look for front of garden borders and beds.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
An explosion of bright yellow flowers with dark brown eyes forms in midfall on small upright plants. Narrow elongated foliage.

LOCATION
Full sun. USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9; AHS Heat Zones 11 to 3.

USE
Place in front of beds or borders. Birds enjoy the seeds. Great foreground for fall grasses.

SIZE
12" tall by 16" to 20" wide. Use 4 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Prefers average well-drained soils. Grows best with added moisture but can tolerate drought. Allow seed heads to remain for winter food for birds. Divide clumps in spring or fall every 3 to 4 years.

Heliopsis 'Bressingham Doubloon' (Sunflower Heliopsis)

BENEFITS
Showy, large flowers on strong, sturdy stems that do not require staking. Outstanding semi-double flowers.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Semi-double, true golden flowers from midsummer to fall. Erect loosely branched plants.

LOCATION
Full sun. USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9; AHS Heat Zones 9 to 1.

USE
Middle of island beds or in the back of borders. Strong, sturdy stems are excellent for cutting.

SIZE
48" to 60" tall by 18" wide. Use 3 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Plant in average soil. Do not allow to dry out. Divide in spring or fall as desired.

  Heliopsis helianthoides 'Prarie Sunset'  
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Sun' (False Sunflower)

BENEFITS
This cultivar comes true from seed.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Features single to double, daisy-like flowers (2-3" diameter) with golden yellow rays and deep orange-yellow center disks atop stiff stems that seldom need staking. Noted for its lengthy summer to early fall bloom period. Coarse, serrate, ovate to lanceolate, deep green foliage.

LOCATION
Easily grown in average, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates drought, but does better if regularly watered. Tolerates wide range of soils, including poor ones. Tolerates some light shade, but plants grown in too much shade tend to require support. Remove spent flowers to extend the blooming season. Zones 3-9

SIZE
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spread: 1.5 to 2 feet

USES
Good fresh cut flower.

CULTURE
This oxeye cultivar is a compact, clump-forming, upright perennial which typically grows 2-3' tall. Heliopsis is both similar in appearance to and closely related to Helianthus, the true sunflower.

Heliopsis 'Lorraine Sunshine' (Sunflower Heliopsis)

BENEFITS
One-of-a-kind variegated leaf form of this perennial. White leaves with green veins.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Large golden-yellow daisy flowers from July till frost on erect, loosely branched plants.

LOCATION
Full sun. USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9; AHS Heat Zones 9 to 1.

USE
Middle of island beds or in the back of borders. Strong, sturdy stems are excellent for cutting.

SIZE
30" tall by 16" wide. Use 4 plants per square yard.

CULTURE.
Plant in average soil. Do not allow to dry out. Divide in fall or spring when desired.

  Hemerocallis 'Apricot Sparkles'  
  Hemerocallis 'Big Time Happy'   
  Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'  
Hemerocallis 'Flava' (Lemon Lily)

Lovely old-fashioned plant that is returning to popularity amonf those suffering from new variety burn-out. Tall, slender, lemon-yellow and lemon-scented. Narrow grass-like foliage. The first daylily to bloom. Z4

Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns'

Pale yellow repeat bloomer, to 24". Z3

Hemerocallis 'Hyperion'

Fragrant lemon yellow, early. Grows to 36"

  Hemerocallis 'Janice Brown'  
  Hemerocallis 'Joan Senior'  
Hemerocallis 'Lady Florence'

BENEFITS
Fluffy 5" rich golden blooms that are slightly ruffled and creped. The blooms appear in early to mid season at 24" to 28" tall above especially good, dark green, mounding dormant foliage. Plants mature at 15" to 18" in height and 21" to 24" in width. Repeat blooms in some zones.

LOCATION
Full sun to partial shade. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 10; AHS Heat Zones 12 to 1.

USE
Excellent for mass plantings, borders or anywhere for accent.

SPACING
Plant 12" to 18" apart or 5 to 7 plants per square yard.

DEPTH
Cover top of root ball with ˝" to 1" of soil.

CULTURE
Plant in spring (or also fall in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 10) for best results. Will perform well in most garden soils but does best in well-drained, slightly acid soils. Fertilize in early spring and fall with 5-10-5, 10-10-10 or similar fertilizer at ˝ labeled rate. Drought tolerant once established. In USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 7 mulch for winter protection. Divide every 3 to 4 years.

Hemerocallis 'Lady Georgia'

The large 5" blooms of luscious peach petals and apricot eyes on 'Lady Georgia' really catch your eye and make a big splash of color in the landscape. Dark blue-green foliage adds extra interest. Blooms appear in early to mid season on 28" to 32" scapes. Foliage matures to 17" to 20" in height and 17" to 20" wide.

USES
Excellent for mass plantings, borders, or anywhere for accent.

PLANTING

LOCATION Full sun to partial shade, USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 10; AHS Heat Zones 12 to 1.

SPACING Plant 12" to 18" apart or 5 to 7 plants per square yard.

DEPTH Cover top of root ball with ˝" to 1" of soil

CULTURE
Plant in spring (or also fall in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 10) for best results. Will perform well in most garden soils but does best in well-drained, slightly acid soils. Fertilize in early spring and fall with 5-10-5, 10-10-10 or similar fertilizer at ˝ labeled rate. Drought tolerant once established. In USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 7 mulch for winter protection. Divide every 3 to 4 years.

Hemerocallis 'Miss Tinkerbell'

Round, ruffled, 3-3/4" peach-pink blooms with coral eye zones appear in mid season and repeat bloom. Flowers at 17" to 20" tall. Plants are 12" to 15" tall and 15" to 20" wide and have dormant foliage.

USES Excellent for mass plantings, borders, or anywhere for accent. Offers repeat blooms for more color and plants fill in quickly.

PLANTING

LOCATION Full sun to partial shade. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 10; AHS Heat Zones 12 to 1.

SPACING Plant 12" to 18" apart or 5 to 7 plants per square yard.

DEPTH Cover top of root ball with ˝"-1" of soil

CULTURE Plant in spring (or also fall in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 10) for best results. Will perform well in most garden soils but does best in well-drained, slightly acid soils. Fertilize in early spring and fall with 5-10-5, 10-10-10 or similar fertilizer at ˝ labeled rate. Drought tolerant once established. In USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 7 mulch for winter protection. Divide every 3 to 4 years.

Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me' ( Pardon Me Daylily)

These daylilies are a dormant, compact diploid with slender scapes. Bears remontant, circular, red flowers, 2 1/2 inches across, with green throats, in midseason. Height 18 inches. In general, daylily colors range from the expected yellow, to pink, red, lavender, and even brown. Time of bloom may also vary from early summer to fall. Heights are just as varied. Clumping form gives rise to clustered, lily-like flowers atop bare stems. Does best in full sun or partial shade in warmer climates. Though daylilies are drought resistant, they flower better when given some water during bloom. They are relatively trouble free and grow in almost any soil, as long as it is well drained. Divide in early spring.

Blooming Range:
Late Spring to Late Summer
Width:
12 to 24 inches
Height:
18 inches
Hardiness Zone Range:
3 to 10
Heat Zone Range:
1 to 12
Light:
Part Shade to Full Sun
Water:
Dry to Moist
Soil:
Mostly Sand to Mostly Clay
 

  Hemerocallis 'Red Volunteer'  
  Hemerocallis 'Siloam Double Classic'  
Hemerocallis 'Stella d'Oro' Hemerocallis 'Stella d'Oro'

Dwarf, with gold blossoms. Repeat bloomer. Grows to 20". Z3

  Hemerocallis 'Strawberry Candy'  
   Hemerocallis 'Wineberry Candy'  
  Heuchera 'Amber Waves'  
Heuchera 'Bressingham Bronze' Heuchera 'Bressingham Bronze' "Coral Bells"

BENEFITS
The deepest purple, most stable color variety of this type. A strong, robust plant. Unsurpassed in beauty and form.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Fine, off-white flowers from late Spring to midsummer. Large, crinkled, purple-bronze foliage on mounded clumps.

LOCATION
Full sun to partial shade. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 10; AHS Heat Zones 8 to 2.

USE
Primarily used for foliage versus flowers in front of border or as a specimen plant.

SIZE
24" tall by 12" wide. Use 4 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Drainage is very important. Plant with crown slightly raised above the soil. Mulch around plants but leave crowns uncovered. Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Divide in spring or fall every 3 years.

  Heuchera 'Champagne Bubbles'  
Heuchera 'Harmonic Convergence' Heuchera 'Harmonic Convergence' "Coral Bells"

BENEFITS
First-rate flowers and excellent silver and bronze foliage converge to form a pleasing overall proportion and shape.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Long, relatively dense flower cones of showy, fringed pink flowers from late spring to summer. All season interest from silver-marbled bronze foliage.

LOCATION
Full sun to partial shade. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 10; AHS Heat Zones 8 to 2.

USE
Nice for border edges or specimen plants with foliage accent.

SIZE
18" to 24" tall by 14" wide. Use 4 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Drainage is very important. Plant with crown slightly raised above the soil. Mulch around plants but leave crowns uncovered. Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Divide in spring or fall every 3 years.

Heuchera 'Palace Purple' (Small-Flowered Alumroot)

BENEFITS
1991 Perennial Plant of the Year.


BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Tiny, pinkish white, bell-shaped flowers in open, airy panicles are borne on slender, wiry, dark red stems extending well above the mound of leaves, typically to a height of 15-24" in late spring to early summer.

LOCATION
Best grown in organically rich, hummusy, medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Does well in full sun in the northern part of its range. Prefers part shade (particularly with afternoon shade) in the hot summers of the deep South. In the St. Louis area, performs best in light to part shade, though it does better in full sun than most of the dark-leaved Heuchera. If grown in full sun, consistent moisture is needed and soil should not be allowed to dry out. Zones 4-9

SIZE
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet

USES
This Heuchera cultivar is a clump-forming perennial which features a basal mound (typically to 12" tall) of maple- or ivy-like long-petiole leaves (3-5" wide) which are an attractive deep purple above and beet-red beneath. Foliage color may fade to a bronze-green in hot summers.

CULTURE
Remove stems of faded flower panicles to encourage continued bloom (bloom is more apt to repeat in cool summer climates than hot ones). In cold winter climates, a winter mulch applied after the ground freezes will help prevent root heaving (clumps are shallow-rooted and will develop woody bases rather quickly). Divide clumps in spring every 3-4 years.
 

Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' Heuchera 'Plum Pudding'

Hardiness
Sunset zones All | USDA zones 4-8

Mature size
Height 22 inches (55 cm) | Width 12 inches (30 cm)

Flowering period
Late spring to early summer.

Flowering attributes
Panicles of white tubular-shaped flowers on purple stems.

Leaf attributes
Ovate to heart shaped, lobed, plum colored leaves with darker plum veining.

Growth habit
Mound forming

Culture
Light
Part shade to full sun.

Soil
Light, fertile, moist but well drained soil.

Feeding
Complete organic fertilizer in spring, and side dress with compost in fall.

 

Heuchera 'Raspberry Ice'

BENEFITS
Two-toned pink flowers along with good winter hardiness, tolerance to dry summer shade and extended flowering into August.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Showy pink and dark pink two-toned flowers above eye-catching foliage with a mesh of dark veins over a background of raspberry and frosty silver make an attractive mound shape.

LOCATION
Full sun to partial shade (happiest in light shade). USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 10; AHS Heat Zones 8 to 2.

USE
Best in partial shade locations. Generally will do well under trees where dry summer shade is a factor. Flowers are good for cutting. Heuchera is a terrific companion for other light shade-loving plants like Astilbe (try 'Sprite'), Primrose (Primula), Hellebore (Helleborus), Foam Flower (Tiarella), or Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum').

SIZE
Flower spikes rise to 24" over a 12" clump of foliage which will spread to 27" wide in the second year. Plant 2 to 3 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Performs best in rich, moist, well-drained soil in partial shade, but is more tolerant of less-than-ideal conditions than older varieties. Plant with crown slightly raised above the soil. Mulch around plants, but leave crowns uncovered. Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Divide in spring or fall every three years.

Heuchera 'Silver Load'

BENEFITS
A new hybrid bred for winter hardiness, tolerance to dry summer shade, prolific flowering and extended flowering into mid July. 'Silver Lode' is a striking new large form that stands out from all other varieties in the crowded Heuchera market.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
The upper side of the leaf is matte silver, with veins outlined in dark bronze-green. The underside is reddish purple. From June into mid-July, long burgundy wands produce pink buds that open to white flowers, excellent for cutting.

LOCATION
Full sun to partial shade (happiest in light shade). USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 10; AHS Heat Zones 8 to 2.

USE
Best in partial shade locations. Generally will do well under trees where dry summer shade is a factor. Flowers are good for cutting. Heuchera is a terrific companion for other light shade-loving plants like Astilbe (try 'Sprite'), Primrose (Primula), Hellebore (Helleborus), Foam Flower (Tiarella), or Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum').

SIZE
Flower spikes rise to 30" to 36" over a 12" clump of foliage spreading to 20" the second year. Plant 2 to 3 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Performs best in rich, moist, well-drained soil in partial shade, but is more tolerant of less-than-ideal conditions than older varieties. Plant with crown slightly raised above the soil. Mulch around plants, but leave crowns uncovered. Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Divide in spring or fall every 3 years.

Heucherella alba 'Bridget Bloom' "Foamy Bells"

BENEFITS
A special inter-generic hybrid which provides an unbeatable show of full starry-pink flower spikes for a spotlight display. Named in honor of Alan Bloom’s daughter.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Starry-pink flowers primarily from late spring to midsummer, occasionally flowering until midfall. Pretty evergreen foliage on neat, mounded clumps.

LOCATION
Full sun to partial shade. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8; AHS Heat Zones 8 to 2.

USE
Nice for border edges, specimen plants. Good cut flower.

SIZE
14” tall by 12” wide. Use 4 to 5 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Drainage is very important. Mulch around plants but leave crowns uncovered. Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Divide in spring or fall every 3 years, replanting the youngest off shoots from clump edges.

Heucherella 'Quicksilver' Heucherella 'Quicksilver' "Foamy Bells"

BENEFITS
One-of-a-kind hybrid with good silver overlay leaf marking. Added foliage interest as base foliage color changes from red to green to dark bronze over the season. Extended flowering period, Spring into July.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
White flowers arise from pinkish buds on dark flowering stems from late spring to midsummer. Pronounced silver metallic overlay to area between veins of bronze foliage on compact clumping plants.

LOCATION
Full sun to partial shade. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8; AHS Heat Zones 8 to 2.

USE
Nice for border edges or specimen plants with foliage accent.

SIZE
18" tall by 12" wide. Use 4 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Drainage is very important. Plant with crown slightly raised above the soil. Mulch around plants but leave crowns uncovered. Remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom. Divide in spring or fall every 3 years.

  Heucherella 'Sunspot'  
  Hibiscus 'Kopper King'  
  Hibiscus-Disco Bell-'Pink'  
  Hibiscus-Disco Bell-'Rose/Red'  
  Hibiscus-Disco Bell-'White'  
Hibiscus-Luna-'Blush'  
Hibiscus-Luna-'Red'  
Hosta 'Albo-Marginata' (Plantain Lily)

Green leaves edged in white. Grows to 18". Z4

Hosta 'August Moon'
Hosta 'Bressingham Blue' (Plantain Lily)

A selection of H. sieboldiana thought to be one of the best large leaved blues available. Rounded, puckered foliage with white flowers on 30" scapes. H 20" Z4

Hosta 'Elegans' (Plantin Lily)

Large blueish cupped leaves are heavily textured. Fragrant white flowers appear on compact scapes in early summer. A specimen. Grows to 36". Z3

Hosta 'Francee' (Francee Hosta)

This vigorous cultivar has oval to heart-shaped, slightly cupped, olive-green leaves, with white margins. In summer, arching stalks bear lavender-blue flowers. Hardy perennials for shaded gardens with large, bold leaves often marked with contrasting colors. Leaves range in shape from round to lance-shaped, and colors can be yellow to green to blue, often with white, yellow or green marginal markings. Lavender or white flowers grow on stalks in early summer. Wonderful contrast when planted with small-leaved plants, adding texture to the landscape. Slugs and snails love hostas!

Blooming Range:
Mid Summer to Late Summer
Width:
to 36 inches
Hardiness Zone Range:
3 to 8
Light:
Deep Shade to Part Shade
Water:
Normal to Moist
Soil:
Some Sand to Clay Loam
 

Hosta 'Frances Williams' Hosta 'Frances Williams' (Golden Circles Hosta, Yellow Edge Hosta, Frances Williams Hosta)

This cultivar has heart-shaped, thick, blue-green leaves, with wide, green-yellow margins. In early summer, produces grayish-white flowers. Hardy perennials for shaded gardens with large, bold leaves often marked with contrasting colors. Leaves range in shape from round to lance-shaped, and colors can be yellow to green to blue, often with white, yellow or green marginal markings. Lavender or white flowers grow on stalks in early summer. Wonderful contrast when planted with small-leaved plants, adding texture to the landscape. Slugs and snails love hostas!

Blooming Range:
Mid Summer to Late Summer
Width:
to 36 inches
Hardiness Zone Range:
3 to 8
Light:
Deep Shade to Part Shade
Water:
Normal to Moist
Soil:
Some Sand to Clay Loam
 

Hosta 'Gold Edger' Hosta 'Gold Edger' (Plantain Lily)

Light green heart-shaped laves, yellow margins. Four-inch leaves form a tight, low mound. Purple flowers. H 12" Z4

Hosta 'Great Expectations' (Great Expectations Hosta)

This clump-forming cultivar has white leaf stalks bearing heart-shaped, puckered, thick leaves, 6 inches long. They are yellow, fading to white with age, with wide, blue-green margins. Bears grayish-white flowers. Hardy perennials for shaded gardens with large, bold leaves often marked with contrasting colors. Leaves range in shape from round to lance-shaped, and colors can be yellow to green to blue, often with white, yellow or green marginal markings. Lavender or white flowers grow on stalks in early summer. Wonderful contrast when planted with small-leaved plants, adding texture to the landscape. Slugs and snails love hostas!

Blooming Range:
Early Summer to Mid Summer
Width:
to 34 inches
Hardiness Zone Range:
3 to 8
Light:
Deep Shade to Part Shade
Water:
Normal to Moist
Soil:
Some Sand to Clay Loam
 

Hosta 'Krossa Regal' (Krossa Regal Hosta)

This cultivar has semi-erect, oval to lance-shaped, deeply veined, bluish-green leaves. In summer, pale lilac flowers bloom. Hardy perennials for shaded gardens with large, bold leaves often marked with contrasting colors. Leaves range in shape from round to lance-shaped, and colors can be yellow to green to blue, often with white, yellow or green marginal markings. Lavender or white flowers grow on stalks in early summer. Wonderful contrast when planted with small-leaved plants, adding texture to the landscape. Slugs and snails love hostas!

Blooming Range:
Mid Summer to Late Summer
Width:
to 30 inches
Hardiness Zone Range:
3 to 8
Light:
Deep Shade to Part Shade
Water:
Normal to Moist
Soil:
Some Sand to Clay Loam

Hosta 'Patriot' (Patriot Hosta)

This vigorous cultivar has oval to heart-shaped, puckered, olive-green leaves, with wide white margins, and gray-green splashes. In summer, bears lavender-blue flowers on leafy stalks. Hardy perennials for shaded gardens with large, bold leaves often marked with contrasting colors. Leaves range in shape from round to lance-shaped, and colors can be yellow to green to blue, often with white, yellow or green marginal markings. Lavender or white flowers grow on stalks in early summer. Wonderful contrast when planted with small-leaved plants, adding texture to the landscape. Slugs and snails love hostas!

Blooming Range:
Mid Summer to Late Summer
Width:
to 36 inches
Hardiness Zone Range:
3 to 8
Light:
Deep Shade to Part Shade
Water:
Normal to Moist
Soil:
Some Sand to Clay Loam
 

  Hosta 'Pizzazz'  
  Hosta 'Revolution'  

Hosta 'Royal Standard'

Hosta 'Royal Standard' (Plantin Lily)

Vigorous hybrid of H. plantaginea. Fast growing green-leaved form wiht large, well-shaped, very fragrant white flowers. A good selection as it does well in sun or shade. Grows to 28". Z4

 

Hosta 'Sum & Substance' (Sum and Substance Hosta)

This cultivar has heart-shaped, large, glossy, yellow-green to yellow leaves, becoming puckered when mature. Bears dense racemes of very light lilac flowers on leaning stalks. Thrives in sun or partial shade. Hardy perennials for shaded gardens with large, bold leaves often marked with contrasting colors. Leaves range in shape from round to lance-shaped, and colors can be yellow to green to blue, often with white, yellow or green marginal markings. Lavender or white flowers grow on stalks in early summer. Wonderful contrast when planted with small-leaved plants, adding texture to the landscape. Slugs and snails love hostas!

Blooming Range:
Mid Summer to Late Summer
Width:
to 48 inches
Hardiness Zone Range:
3 to 8
Light:
Part Shade to Sun
Water:
Normal to Moist
Soil:
Some Sand to Clay Loam
 

  Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake'  
Iris 'Albo-Variegata' Iris pallida 'Albo-Variegata' (Orris-Root Iris)

Violet blooming in late spring with a cream white variegation. Well-drained soils. Cultivated for orris-root used by the perfume industry. Likes a warm, sunny spot. Grows to 3-4'. Z4

Iris pallida 'Aurea-Variegata'
Iris siberica 'Caesar's Brother'
Iris siberica 'Sn