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Botanical Name	Common Name	Exposure	Flower Color
Pachysandra terminalis	Japanese Spurge	Pt Shade/Shade	White	more info
Description Pachysandra is a genus of four or five species of evergreen groundcovers or subshrubs, belonging to the Boxwood Family. The leaves are alternate, leathery, with an entire to coarsely toothed margin, and range from 5-10 cm long. Zone 4-9 Height 8-10" Purpose Winter Interest, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Paeonia 'Buttercup'	Buttercup Peony	Sun/Part Sun	White	more info
Description This peony has Japanese style, slightly fragrant blooms w/ White outer petals and yellow centers over glossy green foliage. Zone 3-8 Height 36" Purpose Butterfly, Pollinator, Fragrant, Cut Flower, Rabbit Resistant, Deer Resistant
Paeonia 'Kansas'	Kansas Peony	Sun/Part Sun	Double Red	more info
Description A very showy border plant or specimen, blooming in late spring to early summer. Plant eyes should be set 1in below the surface as deeper planting may delay or inhibit flowering. Zone 3-8 Height 40" Purpose Butterfly, Pollinator, Fragrant, Cut Flower, Rabbit Resistant, Deer Resistant
Paeonia 'Nippon Beauty'	Nippon Beauty Peony	Sun/Part Sun	Red	more info
Description Large red single petals cup around red stamenoides edged with gold. Blooms late spring. Full sun to light shade in rich loamy soils. Zone 3-9 Height 30" Purpose Butterfly, Pollinator, Fragrant, Cut Flower, Rabbit Resistant, Deer Resistant
Paeonia 'Sarah Bernhardt'	Sarah Bernhardt Peony	Sun/Part Sun	Rose Pink	more info
Description One of the classic peonies that helped make them a favorite for borders and foundation plantings. Its gigantic 7- 9-inch double blooms of luscious pink are occasionally flecked with raspberry and release an unforgettable fragrance. Zone 4-9 Height 35" Purpose Butterfly, Pollinator, Fragrant, Cut Flower, Rabbit Resistant, Deer Resistant
Passiflora incarnata 'Maypop'	Passion flower vine	Sun	Lilac	more info
Description Beautiful flowers, fragrance and succulent fruit are characteristic of this native North American Passion Flower. Three-inch wide, creamy pink petals in a fully banded corolla appear throughout the summer. This is the hardiest of the Passion Flowers growing as far north as New England. Zone 5-10 Height 3-5' Purpose Vine
Pelargonium Pelt Great Balls of Fire 'Blue'	Great Balls of Fire Blue Ivy Geranium	Sun	Blue violet flowers	more info
Description A heat-tolerant ivy geranium with big double flowers and strong foliage. The blue violet flower clusters stand alone in a container, or plays well with others in combo plantings. Zone Annuals Height 20" Purpose Deer Resistant
Penstemon 'Blackbeard'	Blackbeard Dragontongue	Sun	Lavender-Pink	more info
Description Zoo's Best Pollinator Series - A new introduction off a native plant that offers eggplant purple glossy foliage and spikes of lavender pink blooms. Hummingbirds and Butterflies are drawn to the plants. Zone 3-8 Height 28-34" Purpose Hummingbirds, Butterfly, Deer Resistant, Winter Interest
Perovskia 'Blue Jean Baby'	Blue Jean Baby Russian Sage	Sun	Purple	more info
Description A vigorous Russian Sage that keeps a tight and tidy habit. Denim blue flowers age to steel blue and present a long color display. Deer resistant, drought tolerant, pollinator attractor. Zone 4-9 Height 28-34"
Perovskia 'Rocketman'	Rocketman Russian Sage	Sun	Purple	more info
Description Here's a Perovskia that doesn’t get too tall, has stronger stems and a more upright habit than most. Drought tolerant and Deer resistant! Zone 4-9 Height 30-36"
Perovskia atriplicifolia	Russian Sage	Sun	Purple	more info
Description A semi-woody, long blooming plant whose small flowers create an airy haze of soft blue against silvery gray, pungently aromatic foliage. These are vigorous and hardy, ignoring heat, drought and pests while always looking fresh. Zone 5-9 Height 48"
Phlox div. 'Blue Moon'	Blue Moon Woodland Phlox	Shade/Pt Shade	Blue-Lavender	more info
Description Loads of fragrant dark blue flowers in April-May. Shear after bloom for neater habit. Zone 4-8 Height 12'' Purpose Landscape
Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze'	May Breeze Woodland Phlox	Sun/Pt Sun	White/Pale Blue	more info
Description Compliments spring bulb blooms, with clouds of pure white fragrant blooms. Good for naturalizing at a shady woodland border. Zone 4-8 Height 12-15"
Phlox pan. 'Coral Crème Drop'	Coral Crème Drop Garden Phlox	Sun	Coral	more info
Description With deep coral blooms and darker centers, Coral Crème Drop is compact and disease resistant. Zone 4-8 Height 18"
Phlox pan. 'Grape Lollipop'	Grape Lollipop Garden Phlox	Sun	Purple w/darker eye	more info
Description The best mildew resistant Phlox to date! Purple with a darker eye, will bring months of tantalizing color to your summer garden! Zone 3-9 Height 18-22''
Phlox pan. 'Jeana'	Jeana Garden Phlox	Sun	Lavender to pink	more info
Description Zoo's Best Pollinator Series - This phlox selection has excellent mildew resistance. Sweet scented flowers vary in color from lavender to pink blooming mid summer thru autumn. Pollinator attractor!! Zone 5 Height 4'
Phlox subulata 'Drummon's Pink'	Drummon's Pink Creeping Phlox	Sun	Candy-Pink	more info
Description A cushion or mat-forming, creeping, evergreen perennial with small, bright green, needle-like foliage. It bears pretty candy-pink flowers that are larger than those of most P. subulata from late spring to early summer. Zone 4-9 Height 4-6"
Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue'	Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox	Sun	Light Blue	more info
Description A low growing, early spring bloomer whose dense mats of green foliage are covered with masses of clear lavender-blue flowers. Useful for edging, cascading over rock walls and as a sunny groundcover. Zone 4-9 Height 4-6"
Phlox subulata 'Snowflake'	Snowflake Creeping Phlox	Sun	White	more info
Description A low growing, early spring bloomer whose dense mats of green foliage are covered with masses of starry white flowers. Useful for edging, cascading over rock walls and as a sunny groundcover. Zone 3 Height 4" Purpose Landscaping, Creeper
Polemonium 'Stairway To Heaven'	Stairway to Heaven Jacob's Ladder	Sun/Pt. Shade	Soft Blue	more info
Description A vigorous, heat tolerant selection with soft, blue flowers. Foliage has broad, bold, cream variegation on contrasting green that acquires a pink tinge in direct sun or cool weather. A natural companion for hostas and coral bells in lightly shaded native and wild gardens. Zone 3-8 Height 12"-18" Purpose Border, Mass Planting
Prunus x 'Snow Fountain'	Snow Fountain Weeping Cherry	Sun	White flowers	more info
Description This truly dwarf weeping cherry has long pendulous branches covered with snowy white flowers in spring. It is perfect for use as a specimen in a small landscape or Japanese garden. Zone 4 Height 10-15' Purpose Pollinator, Butterfly, Bird, Early Spring Interest
Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare'	Diana Clare Lungwort	Pt. Sun/ Shade	Violet-Blue	more info
Description Its late spring arrival marks the end of one season and ushers in the next. Speckled with silver, the apple-green foliage is eventually completely covered in a silver sheen. Violet-blue flowers transition to purple, then pink. Zone 3-8 Height 8"-12" Purpose Deer Resistant
Pulmonaria 'Pretty in Pink	Pretty in Pink Lungwort	Pt. Shade/ Sun	Pink	more info
Description Large, bright rose pink flowers stay consistently pink and are produced in large flower clusters over a low and wide habit. Dark green leaves are lightly to moderately speckled with silver, so you can enjoy the interesting foliage after it has finished blooming. Zone 3-9 Height 14"-16" Purpose Deer Resistant, Attracts Butterflies and Bees
Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash'	Raspberry Splash Lungwort	Pt Shade/Shade	Pink and purple mix	more info
Description The attractive raspberry-pink blooms appear early, but the brilliant silver-spotted leaves and upright habit are what make this an exceptional Lungwort. Zone 3-8 Height 12"
Pulmonaria 'Twinkle Toes'	Twinkle Toes Lungwort	Pt. Shade/Shade	Purple-Blue	more info
Description This beautiful shade perennial will make you dance with its impressive spring flowers and unique foliage. Starting in mid-spring shortly after Hellebores are finished booming, dainty light periwinkle blue flowers cover a low, mounded habit. After the flowers fade, you can enjoy its dark green leaves that are lightly sprinkled with silver. Zone 3-9 Height 12"-14" Purpose Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Mass Planting