Perennial of the Week

Columbines delight with their colorful floral displays in spring long before most other perennials, and when our spring bulbs are just starting to fade a little. They have exquisite bell-shaped flowers, that occur in a wide range of different styles and sizes, and in almost every imaginable color!  These delicate...

Lenten rose, as their name implies, have a bloom that resembles a rose, and bloom around the time of Lent each year. Hellebores have many wonderful qualities- they have unique flowers; their blooms occur in a wide variety of different colors; the flowers are very long-lasting; they are tough and...

Summer Phlox, also known as Garden Phlox, is a medium to tall sized perennial, that provides mid to late summer color. It is a profuse bloomer and occurs in many shades of white, pink, purple and red. Phlox is ideal for planting in combination with other perennials. Select a part...

This plant was quite deservedly the Perennial of the Year in 2017. It boasts bright orange flowers that form a magnificent display once well-established.  It acts as both a host plant for the much beloved Monarch butterfly, as well as a highly desirable source of nectar.  Unlike many other milkweeds,...