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A compact shrub-like plant with glossy green, scalloped leaves resembling those of boxwood. Blooms for 3-4 weeks with short spikes of rose-purple flowers. Commonly used in knot gardens as a miniature hedge.

Large sprays of delicate mauve flowers. Lacy, green-blue foliage is similar to columbine. Prefers a rich, moist soil but will tolerate heat.

Delicate sprays of lavender-purple flower clusters on dark purple stems July through September. Tall, airy, fine textured foliage is bluish-green. Spectacular when massed.

Aromatic, fuzzy, olive gray foliage forms a dense, evergreen mat. Sporadic clusters of small pink flowers in June and July. A vigorous grower enjoying full sun and dry conditions. A vigorous grower that's good on dry slopes or around flagstones. Tolerates moderate foot traffic.

Forms dense flat mat of dark green foliage turning bronze in autumn. Dainty, bright magenta-red flowers June through August. A vigorous grower enjoying full sun and dry conditions. Tolerates moderate foot traffic.

Star-shaped, maple-like foliage forms a rounded clump 6-9" tall. Leaves are green with dark centers turning reddish-brown in autumn. Tiny, pinkish-white flowers on wiry stems in late April into May.

Highly dissected green leaves with burgundy centers provide 3-season interest, while white bottlebrush flowers provide spring excitement. For the shade garden, this is a wonderful, clumping perennial that plays nice with others.

Blooms late April into May.

Deeply cut, lacy foliage variegated in burgundy with wide green margins are topped in late April into May with delicate spikes of pink flowers opening to white. PPAF

Compact, clump-forming plant; triangular, gentian-blue blossoms with sulphur-yellow stamens contrast sharply with the glowing gold foliage. Long blooming. Protect from scorching afternoon sun. Vigorous and long-blooming. This plant has been seen at Wine Country Gardens used as a very effective component in mixed container gardens. (syn. `Blue & Gold')

Showy clusters of blue or rose flowers bloom on erect stems late May to early July. Each flower opens for one day. Cut back to 6-12" in mid summer to encourage new growth and possible fall bloom.