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A Ornamental Onion (Allium giganteum) (1)
Lilac-pink globular flower on a tall stalk, blooms in early summer, foliage
is a cluster of 18" long 2" wide leaves. Hardy bulb, Zones 4-8, 3-5’ tall.
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Asiatic Lily (Lillium Asiatic)
Hardy bulb, various colors available, blooms June to July on single stalks,
plant a group of three. Zones 5-8, 2-5’ tall.
B Michaelmas Daisy (Aster n.a. "Purple Dome") (3)
Deep purple blooms in fall, prolific bloomer, Zones 4-8, 18-24" tall.
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Wormwood (Artemisia "Valerie Finnis")
Silver foliage and non-invasive. Zone 4-8, 15-18" tall.
C Tickseed (Coreopsis v. "Moonbeam") (3)
Pale yellow daisy-like flowers much of summer, fine textured foliage,
1992 Perennial Plant of the Year, Zone 5-9, 18-24" tall.
D Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) (3)
Rose petals on a prominent cone center, blooms mid to late summer,
good cut flower and loved by goldfinches. Zones 3-9, 30-36" tall.
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Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida "Goldsturm")
Deep yellow flowers with dark center, easy to grow. Zones 3-9, 24" tall.
E Siberian Iris (Iris siberica) (2)
Flowers are white, purple, blue, or violet, bloom in late spring, foliage is
linear and forms clumps. Zones 4-8, 30-36" tall.
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Daylily (Hemerocallis spp)
Various colors are available, summer time blooms, grass-like foliage in
clumps, divide every 2-4 years. Zones 3-9, 20-30" tall.
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