Kalimeris incisa 'Blue Star'

Kalimeris, Blue Star

S-PS

12-18"

July

Pale Blue-Yellow

A popular plant in Europe, Kalimeris is starting to attract a following in the US.  It is a summer blooming plant that has small daisy flowers that have a yellow center and pale blue petals.

Knifophia uvaria 'Border Ballet'

Poker Plant, Border Ballet

S

24"

June

Red/Yellow

One of the smallest Poker Plants available, this perennial adds a spark of color to the garden.  It is drought tolerant once its roots are established.  Make sure this plant does not get "wet feet" during the winter.

Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Variegata'

Archangel, Variegated Yellow

S-SH

8-12"

July-August

Yellow

This is a vigorous spreader! It grows anywhere and makes a wonderful ground cover.  The hardiness and aggressive nature of this plant can cause it to become invasive in some settings.

Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'

Nettle, Beacon Silver Spotted

S-SH

8"

June-July

Pink

A vigorous ground cover that will grow in almost any condition, this plant not only has pretty pink flowers but also attractive silver foliage.  It has been one of our top sellers for the past two years.

Lamium maculatum 'Chequers'

Nettle, Chequers Spotted

PS-SH

8-12"

May-June

Pink

A nice groundcover for partly to lightly shaded areas, this plant has an interesting leaf, and vivid pink flowers.  If this plant becomes straggly in the late summer it can be cut back.

Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter'

Nettle, Pink Pewter Spotted

S-SH

4-8"

April-July

Pink

This plant comes from a popular family.  Lamium is deer-resistant, fast growing, shade-loving, and tough.  Those attributes make it an exceptional plant for this area.

Lamium maculatum 'Red Nancy'

Nettle, Red Nancy Spotted

PS-SH

6-8"

May-June

Red-Pink

This plant make an excellent groundcover for partially shaded areas.  It fills in quickly, and gets a nice dark pink/red flower in the late spring-early summer.

Lamium maculatum 'Shell Pink'

Nettle, Shell Pink Spotted

S-SH

8"

May-June

Pink

The attractive variegated foliage of this plant makes it a nice choice as a ground cover.  It prefers evenly moist soil in part shade.

Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy'

Nettle, White Nancy Spotted

S-SH

6"

June-July

White

This perennial is a low ground cover that bears small white flowers above attractive silver and white leaves.  It is less popular than the pink-flowering cultivars.

Lavandula angustifolia 'Blue Cushion'

Lavender, Blue Cushion

S

12-18"

June-August

Lavender

A very compact plant, this Lavender is a dwarf variety.  It flowers throughout the summer and makes an exceptional garden plant.

Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'

Lavender, Munstead

S

15"

July-September

Lavender

This plant is a compact grower that develops lavender blue flowers in the summer.  When planted in large clumps it provides a delightful effect.  Its foliage is very aromatic.

Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence'

Lavender, Hybrid Provence

S

24-30"

June-August

Violet

Provence is a hybrid Lavender that is considered one of the better cultivars for the north.  It has long flower stems and good flower quality.

Leucanthemum x sup. 'Becky'

Daisy, Becky Shasta

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30-36"

June-July

White

The Perennial Plant of the Year for 2003, this Shasta Daisy is a hardy and free-flowering plant.  It has excellent foliage quality and makes a great garden plant.  Some of our plants bloomed through September.

Liatris spicata

Gayfeather

S-PS

36-60"

July-August

Purple

A lovely native plant, this Gayfeather is a butterfly magnet in the garden.  It gets long, showy, purple spikes during the summer.

Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket'

Ligularia, The Rocket

PSH

36-48"

July-August

Yellow

This plant forms a loose clump of attractive foliage and tall yellow flower spikes. It definitely needs to be in a moist location, and wilts easily.

Lilium orien. 'Stargazer'

Lily, Stargazer

S

18-24"

June-July

Red-White

Probably the most popular Oriental Lily available, this plant has many uses.  It can be grown in containers or gardens.  It is very fragrant when in bloom.

Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'

Lily Turf, Big Blue

PS-SH

12"

July-August

Violet

A popular Grass-like ground cover, this perennial produces violet flowers in the summer, followed by black berries in the fall.  This species is clump forming.

Liriope muscari 'Monroe White'

Lily Turf, Monroe White

PS-SH

12-18"

July-August

White

A tough plant, this perennial will grow in either sun or shade.  It gets creamy white flowers in the summer.  It is an evergreen plant, but may suffer some foliage damage in hard winters.

Liriope muscari 'Variegata'

Lily Turf, Variegated

PS-SH

12-18"

August-September

Violet

A very popular variegated Liriope.  The foliage is the main attraction, but violet flowers provide an interesting contrast in late summer.  It is often used as a ground cover.  This species is clump forming.

Liriope spicata

Lily Turf, Creeping

PS-SH

8-12"

July-August

Lavender

This plant makes a perfect low maintenance groundcover.  It stands roughly twelve inches tall and spreads rapidly.  Its foliage holds up better than the muscari species.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinal Flower

PSH

24-36"

July-September

Red

This native plant likes moist soil and broken sunlight.  It produces tall spikes of bright crimson flowers that are certain to draw attention.  It has a tendency to lose vigor over time.

Lychnis chalcedonica

Maltese Cross

S

20-36"

June-August

Red

This old-fashioned flower produces deep scarlet flowers that are borne in clusters of 20-50. An easy to grow plant, it likes well drained soil with consistent moisture and full sun.

Lychnis coronaria

Campion, Rose

S

18-24"

May-June

Magenta

The hairy foliage of this plant was used to make lamp wicks long ago, now it makes an ornamental display in the garden.  It tends to wander, so give it some room to explore.  Its  flowers are extraordinarily bright.

Lychnis coronaria 'Gardener's World'

Campion, Rose

S

18-24

May-June

Red

The refined and civilized member of its family, this plant comes to us from England. It is less likely to self-seed than the rest of its relatives, and it has red blooms instead of the usual magenta of Rose Campion.

Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Jenny'

Ragged Robin, Jenny

S

16-18"

May-June

Pink

A profuse blooming spring perennial, this plant can be coaxed to re-bloom if it is cut back.  It does best in full sun and a moist location.

Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'

Creeping Jenny, Yellow

PSH

4-8"

July

Yellow

This golden-leaved plant is an excellent ground cover for the shade.  It spreads quickly once its roots become established.  This cultivar is less aggressive than the species.