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PHLOX subulata 'Crimson Beauty', Moss Pink, Moss Phlox or Mountain Phlox PHLOX subulata 'Crimson Beauty'
Moss Pink, Moss Phlox or Mountain Phlox

Perennial: Evergreen. Fairly drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Rock garden and ground cover plant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooms profusely in spring-summer with star-shaped flowers. Bloom color: rosy red. Height: to 6 inches. Width: 24 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z3.

PHLOX subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue', Moss Pink, Moss Phlox or Mountain Phlox PHLOX subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue'
Moss Pink, Moss Phlox or Mountain Phlox

Perennial: Evergreen. Fairly drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Rock garden and ground cover plant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooms profusely in spring-summer with star-shaped flowers. Bloom color: pale lavender blue. Height: 4-6 inches. Width: 24 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z3.

PHLOX subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue', Moss Pink, Moss Phlox or Mountain Phlox PHLOX subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue'
Moss Pink, Moss Phlox or Mountain Phlox

Perennial: Evergreen. Fairly drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Rock garden and ground cover plant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooms profusely in spring-summer with star-shaped flowers. Bloom color: pale lavender blue. Height: 4-6 inches. Width: 24 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z3.

PHLOX subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue', Moss Pink, Moss Phlox or Mountain Phlox PHLOX subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue'
Moss Pink, Moss Phlox or Mountain Phlox

Perennial: Evergreen. Fairly drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Rock garden and ground cover plant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooms profusely in spring-summer with star-shaped flowers. Bloom color: pale lavender blue. Height: 4-6 inches. Width: 24 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z3.

Photo unavailable PHLOX subulata 'Snowflake'
Moss Pink, Moss Phlox or Mountain Phlox

Perennial: Evergreen. Fairly drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Loose clusters of large star-shaped flowers cover the top of this mat-forming creeper for a long period. Good ground cover, in bank plantings or in rock gardens. Spectacular when cascading over walls. Attracts butterflies & hummers. Blms: spring-summer. Blm color: white. Size: 4-6" x 24". Exp.: sun. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z3.

PLATYCODON grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' (syn. 'Astra Single Blue'), Balloon Flower PLATYCODON grandiflorus 'Astra Blue' (syn. 'Astra Single Blue')
Balloon Flower

Herbaceous Perennial: Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies. Vigorous and floriferous. Has pretty balloon-shaped buds opening to flowers resembling bellflowers. Good on patios, flowerbeds, containers, borders, cottage gardens and rock gardens. Good cut flower. Emerges slowly in spring-be patient. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: violet blue. Height: 4–6 inches. Width: 8-10 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z3.

PLATYCODON grandiflorus 'Astra Semi-Double Pink', Balloon Flower PLATYCODON grandiflorus 'Astra Semi-Double Pink'
Balloon Flower

Herbaceous Perennial: Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies. Vigorous and floriferous. Has pretty balloon-shaped buds opening to flowers resembling bellflowers. Good on patios, flowerbeds, containers, borders, cottage gardens and rock gardens. Good cut flower. Emerges slowly in spring-be patient. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: semi-double, soft pink. Height: 4-10 inches. Width: 12-16 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z3.

PLECTRANTHUS forsteri 'Variegata', PLECTRANTHUS forsteri 'Variegata'

Evergreen, bushy perennial with scalloped oval leaves that have a white margin. Good ground cover & pot plant. Blooms: summer. Irregular flowers are tubular, white to pale mauve. Size: 2'+ x 2'+. Exposure: sun Water: moderate. (Have some reports of new growth from roots in cold climates.) USDA Z10. (syn. P. coleoides 'Variegata')

PLECTRANTHUS forsteri 'Variegata', PLECTRANTHUS forsteri 'Variegata'

Evergreen, bushy perennial with scalloped oval leaves that have a white margin. Good ground cover & pot plant. Blooms: summer. Irregular flowers are tubular, white to pale mauve. Size: 2'+ x 2'+. Exposure: sun Water: moderate. (Have some reports of new growth from roots in cold climates.) USDA Z10. (syn. P. coleoides 'Variegata')

PLECTRANTHUS forsteri 'Variegata', PLECTRANTHUS forsteri 'Variegata'

Evergreen, bushy perennial with scalloped oval leaves that have a white margin. Good ground cover & pot plant. Blooms: summer. Irregular flowers are tubular, white to pale mauve. Size: 2'+ x 2'+. Exposure: sun Water: moderate. (Have some reports of new growth from roots in cold climates.) USDA Z10. (syn. P. coleoides 'Variegata')

PLECTRANTHUS hybrid FanciFillers 'Guacamole' (= 'Wesplefanfigua'), Swedish Ivy PLECTRANTHUS hybrid FanciFillers 'Guacamole' (= 'Wesplefanfigua')
Swedish Ivy

Perennial: This FanciFiller is a thriller, filler and spiller! Lovely scalloped leaves are a blend of avocado green and golden yellow on deep red stems. Great for borders, containers, hanging baskets, or as a houseplant. Bloom time: summer-winter. Insignificant purple flowers. Branched, spreading habit. Height: 18-24 inches. Width: 18-24 inches. Exposure: part shade/shade. Likes rich, moist soils. USDA Z8-11.

PLECTRANTHUS hybrid FanciFillers 'Guacamole' (= 'Wesplefanfigua'), Swedish Ivy PLECTRANTHUS hybrid FanciFillers 'Guacamole' (= 'Wesplefanfigua')
Swedish Ivy

Perennial: This FanciFiller is a thriller, filler and spiller! Lovely scalloped leaves are a blend of avocado green and golden yellow on deep red stems. Great for borders, containers, hanging baskets, or as a houseplant. Bloom time: summer-winter. Insignificant purple flowers. Branched, spreading habit. Height: 18-24 inches. Width: 18-24 inches. Exposure: part shade/shade. Likes rich, moist soils. USDA Z8-11.

PLUMBAGO auriculata 'Imperial Blue' (syn. P. capensis 'Imperial Blue'), Cape Leadwort PLUMBAGO auriculata 'Imperial Blue' (syn. P. capensis 'Imperial Blue')
Cape Leadwort

Shrub: Tolerates drought, clay, seaside and deer. Native to South Africa. Semi-evergreen with clusters of phlox-like flowers. Good container, border, bank, background, ground cover and filler plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: deep sky blue. Makes a mounding shrub or a vine if tied and given support. Height: 3-20 feet. Width: 3 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9.

PLUMBAGO auriculata 'Imperial Blue' (syn. P. capensis 'Imperial Blue'), Cape Leadwort PLUMBAGO auriculata 'Imperial Blue' (syn. P. capensis 'Imperial Blue')
Cape Leadwort

Shrub: Tolerates drought, clay, seaside and deer. Native to South Africa. Semi-evergreen with clusters of phlox-like flowers. Good container, border, bank, background, ground cover and filler plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: deep sky blue. Makes a mounding shrub or a vine if tied and given support. Height: 3-20 feet. Width: 3 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9.

Photo unavailable POLEMONIUM 'Purple Rain Strain' (syn. P. yezoense 'Purple Rain Strain')
Jacob's Ladder

Perennial: Deer resistant. Border, woodland, container & rock garden plant with clusters of bell-shaped flowers on burgundy stems. Forms a compact, lush mound of deep green,ferny foliage, which takes on dark purple tones in spring & fall. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: llavender-blue. Size: 18-24" x 15-18". Exposure: shade/part shade. Water: moist. USDA Z4-9.

Photo unavailable POLEMONIUM caeruleum 'Brise d'Anjou'
Variegated Jacob's Ladder

Perennial: Deer resistant. Border, woodland, container & rock garden plant with clusters of bell-shaped flowers. Differs from others due to the lovely variegated creamy foliage. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: violet-blue. Size: 18-24" x 18-24". Exposure: shade/part shade. Water: moist. USDA Z2-9. Blooms of Bressingham. (PP#9781)

Photo unavailable PORTULACARIA afra 'Red Stem'
Elephant Bush

Succulent: A tall growing species, this South Africa native can reach heights of 12’, making it a good food source for elephants! The fat, glossy green, paddle-shaped leaves grow along soft red colored stems, which can be trained for ornamental archways and container gardens. As the plant ages, it will grow into a bushy habit with a large woody trunk. Exp.: full sun/part shade. Soil: good drainage. Height: 12’. Width: 6’. Blooms: pink. USDA Z9.

PRIMULA F1 hybrid Paradiso 'Double Champagne' (syn. P. acaulis), Primrose PRIMULA F1 hybrid Paradiso 'Double Champagne' (syn. P. acaulis)
Primrose

Perennial Herb: Tolerates deer and bog. The Paradiso Double series is a Primula acaulis x polyanthus that features double flowers, uniform growth & flowering, compact plant shape, & long shelf life. Good border, bedding, woodland, windowsill & container plant. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: fall-spring. Color: soft pink infused with yellow. Double blooms resemble roses. Height: 4-6 in. Width: 5-6 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.

PRIMULA F1 hybrid Paradiso 'Double Lavender' (syn. P. acaulis), Primrose PRIMULA F1 hybrid Paradiso 'Double Lavender' (syn. P. acaulis)
Primrose

Perennial Herb: Tolerates deer and bog. The Paradiso Double series is a Primula acaulis x polyanthus that features double flowers, uniform growth & flowering, compact plant shape, & long shelf life. Good border, bedding, woodland, windowsill & container plant. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: fall-spring. Color: shades of lavender purple. Double blooms resemble roses. Height: 4-6 in. Width: 5-6 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.

PRIMULA F1 hybrid Paradiso 'Double Light Rose' (syn. P. acaulis), Primrose PRIMULA F1 hybrid Paradiso 'Double Light Rose' (syn. P. acaulis)
Primrose

Perennial Herb: Tolerates deer and bog. The Paradiso Double series is a Primula acaulis x polyanthus that features double flowers, uniform growth & flowering, compact plant shape, & long shelf life. Good border, bedding, woodland, windowsill & container plant. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: fall-spring. Color: rose pink with light picotee edge. Double blooms resemble roses. Height: 4-6 in. Width: 5-6 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.

PRIMULA F1 hybrid Paradiso 'Double Lime' (syn. P. acaulis), Primrose PRIMULA F1 hybrid Paradiso 'Double Lime' (syn. P. acaulis)
Primrose

Perennial Herb: Tolerates deer and bog. The Paradiso Double series is a Primula acaulis x polyanthus that features double flowers, uniform growth & flowering, compact plant shape, & long shelf life. Good border, bedding, woodland, windowsill & container plant. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: fall-spring. Color: white with green tinge. Double blooms resemble roses. Height: 4-6 in. Width: 5-6 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.

PRIMULA F1 hybrid Paradiso 'Double White' (syn. P. acaulis), Primrose PRIMULA F1 hybrid Paradiso 'Double White' (syn. P. acaulis)
Primrose

Perennial Herb: Tolerates deer and bog. The Paradiso Double series is a Primula acaulis x polyanthus that features double flowers, uniform growth & flowering, compact plant shape, & long shelf life. Good border, bedding, woodland, windowsill & container plant. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: fall-spring. Color: white with yellow center. Double blooms resemble roses. Height: 4-6 in. Width: 5-6 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.

PRIMULA F1 hybrid Paradiso 'Double Yellow' (syn. P. acaulis), Primrose PRIMULA F1 hybrid Paradiso 'Double Yellow' (syn. P. acaulis)
Primrose

Perennial Herb: Tolerates deer and bog. The Paradiso Double series is a Primula acaulis x polyanthus that features double flowers, uniform growth & flowering, compact plant shape, & long shelf life. Good border, bedding, woodland, windowsill & container plant. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: fall-spring. Color: yellow. Double blooms resemble roses. Height: 4-6 in. Width: 5-6 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.

PULMONARIA 'Silver Scimitar', Lungwort, Jerusalem Sage PULMONARIA 'Silver Scimitar'
Lungwort, Jerusalem Sage

Perennial Herb: Semi-evergreen. Drought and deer tolerant. Has large, arching silver green leaves with wavy edges. Woodland, rock garden, ground cover, border, container, and edging plant. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring, bicolor pink and purple funnel-shaped flowers. Height: 8 inches. Width: 22 inches. Flower spike: 9 inches. Exposure: sun/shade. Water: moist/dry. USDA Z4-9.

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