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The Veronica 'Red Fox'Ö, Veronica spicata, also known as Speedwell, is an easy to grow perennial that adds beauty to any garden. This upright perennial produces wonderful deep pink flowers that bloom from June till September. With its dark glossy green foliage, it has a plant height of 15'¥ and a spread of 12-18'¥. 'Red Fox'Ö 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 'Red Fox'Ö with Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'Ö or Veronica 'White Icicles'Ö. Veronica is great for the first time gardener plus it is deer resistant.

The Veronica Aztec Gold, 'Veronica spicata', is an easy to grow perennial that adds beauty to any garden. This creeping ground cover produces wonderful short spikes of sky blue flowers that bloom from June till September. With its brilliant golden foliage, it has a plant height of 3'¥ and a spread of 1-2'Ö. 'Aztec Gold'Ö 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 'Aztec Gold'Ö with Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'Ö or Veronica 'White Icicles'Ö. Veronica is great for the first time gardener plus it is deer resistant. PPAF

The Veronica Blue Streak, 'Veronica spicata', is an easy to grow perennial that adds beauty to any garden. This Veronica produces wonderful spikes of lavender blue flowers that bloom from June till September. With its brilliant green foliage, it has a plant height of 18'¥ and a spread of 18-24'¥. 'Blue Streak'Ö 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 'Blue Streak'Ö with Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'Ö or Veronica 'White Icicles'Ö. Veronica is great for the first time gardener plus it is deer resistant. PPAF

The Veronica 'Eveline', 'Veronica longifolia 'Eveline' USPP 14888, is one of the newer Veronicas out today. This easy to grow perennial has purplish-pink flower spikes that bloom throughout June to September. 'Eveline' must have good drainage and requires low to moderate watering. Plant in full sun, in containers or in mass plantings. This Veronica is deer resistant and does attract hummingbirds and butterflies. With a plant height of 12-18" and width of 18", it is one not to be missed. Protected by Plant Breeder's Rights - propagation prohibited.

The Veronica Tickled PInk, Veronica spicata 'Tickled Pink' (PPAF), is a sport of the Veronica Goodness Grows. It is an easy to grow perennial that adds beauty to any garden. The pink blooms are a newer color for Veronica's. With its brilliant golden foliage, it has a plant height of 12-16" and a spread of 1-2'Ö. Tickled Pink needs a full sun or part sun area with well-drained soil. Deadhead the flowers after the first bloom to prolong its bloom time. Veronica can be used in mass plantings or along borders. Try Tickled Pink with Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'Ö or Veronica 'White Icicles'Ö. Veronica is great for the first time gardener plus it is deer resistant.

The Yarrow 'Paprika'Ö, 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

The Yarrow Anthea, 'Achillea millefolium', a Blooms of Bressingham plant, is an upright yellow flowered Yarrow that blooms from June through September, providing excellent color throughout the summer months. With fern-like aromatic, silvery to gray-gre

The Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan'Ö, Rudbeckia fulgida, is an easy to grow perennial with large flower heads of golden yellow and black to brown centers. The flower heads are 3-+ to 5 inches across, with a plant spread of 18-24'¥ and a height of 24'¥. The dark green foliage sits at the bottom on the tall daisy-like flowers and bloom from July to September. Rudbeckia 'Goldstrum Black Eyed-Susan'Ö was selected Perennial of the Year in 1999, and one can see why. 'Black-Eyed Susans'Ö need to be grown in full sun in somewhat moist soil conditions in a well-drained area. It is great in borders, for cut flowers or for naturalized areas. Rudbeckia attracts butterflies, provides food for birds in the winter and is mildew-resistant. Plant in masses with Veronica 'Goodness Grows'Ö, Alchemilla 'Lady'Ös Mantle'Ö or with ornamental grasses.

The Aster 'Woods Blue'Ö, Aster x dumosus, is a lavender blue daisy-like flower blooming from August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage, this plant has a height of 12'¥ and a plant spread of 24'¥. This plant has emerged in the past few years with superb flowers and longer bloom times. Aster 'Woods Blue'Ö does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster 'Woods Blue'Ö makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. 'Woods Blue'Ö is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.

The Astilbe 'Sprite'Ö, Astilbe simplicifolia, was the Perennial of the Year in 1994 and one can see why. With its wonderful apple blossom light pink flowers and dark bronze foliage with crinkly edges, it is defiantly an eye catcher. The flowers cont

The Dianthus 'Zing Rose'Ö, Dianthus Deltoides, is a beautiful bright rose/mauve flower. With its grassy blue-gray foliage and profuse blooming time, 'Zing Rose'Ö is one not to miss. Dianthus 'Zing Rose'Ö has a plant spread of 12-18'¥ and a height of 6'¥. Dianthus will bloom from mid summer to early fall. In order for a longer bloom time, deadhead the blooms continuously throughout the summer. Dianthus needs a sunny site with well-drained soil, but will tolerate some shade in the afternoon and humidity. These fragrant, spicy dove like flowers look wonderful as a border plant, rock gardens, along walks or paths, for edging and a definite in cottage gardens.

The Hosta 'Albomarginata'Ö, Hosta undulata, has soft green leaves with white bands, making it very striking. The Hosta flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hosta'Ös are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 18'¥ and a spread of 32-36'¥, Hosta'Ös provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. Hosta A'Ölbomarginata'Ö needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained area. Hosta Albomarginata is perhaps the best of the Undulata family. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses. A great choice for any beginner gardener.