Horsford Gardens & Nursery

Panicum 'Northwind'
Switch Grass

ZONE 4, HT 5-6', SP 3-4', SUN
A great grass for anywhere in the landscape. The dark green upright foliage can be admired as a specimen, alongside ponds and streams, or in large container plantings. Delicate yellow seed heads are arranged at the center of the plant in late summer as the foliage begins to fade to yellow then beige. Can be grown in any soil and is tolerant of drought and period flooding once established.

Panicum 'Shenandoah'
Shenandoah Red Switch Grass

ZONE 4, HT 40-48", SP 18-24", SUN
Green foliage becomes tipped red in early summer, takes on dark red tones by July and turns completely wine colored by September. Airy, burgundy seed heads in summer. Forms a cascading mound making it suitable for border, container, and mass plantings. Tolerates all soils.

Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine'
Switch Grass

ZONE 2, HT 6', SUN/PART SUN
Blue foliage all summer with clouds of airy pink flowers in August to November. Will grow in average garden or moist soils. A great selection for our area.

Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Heavy Metal Switch Grass

ZONE 4, HT 5', SP 2-3', SUN
Its glaucous-blue leaves have a very erect growth habit giving this grass a more formal look, softened by the appearance of its seed heads. Foliage turns bright yellow in fall. Tolerates all soil types, as well as drought and periodic flooding once established.

Papaver orientale 'Brilliant'
Oriental Poppy

ZONE 3-7, HT 30", SUN
Beautiful, orange-red blooms are four to five inches across in June. A must for the perennial border.

Papaver orientale 'Prince of Orange'
Oriental Poppy

ZONE 3-7, HT 30", SUN
Four- to five-inch large orange flowers with a black center bloom in May. Plant in sandy, loamy soil. Foliage will go dormant in the middle of summer and reappear in early fall.

Papaver orientale 'Queen Alexander'
Oriental Poppy

ZONE 3-7, HT 30", SUN
Beautiful, clear salmon-pink flowers, 4-5" across, bloom in May. Plant in sandy, loamy soil. Pair with annuals or late-blooming perennials since the fuzzy foliage will go dormant in mid summer.

Papaver orientale 'Royal Wedding'
Oriental Poppy

ZONE 3-7, HT 30", SUN
Creamy white flowers with a black eye appear in late spring. Attracts hummingbirds, but not deer or rabbits. If you cut them for your fresh bouquets, sear the stems first with a match and the blooms will last longer.

Pennisetum alopecuroides
Fountain Grass

ZONE 5, HT 3-4', SP 2', SUN
Finely textured green foliage turns straw colored in fall. Excellent for mass plantings, groupings or as a specimen plant. Attractive silvery-brown flower spikes appear in late summer last into winter, and make great additions to your dry flower arrangements. Hardiness has been debated, but a planting at the Burlington Country Club has been thriving for years!

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' Dwarf Fountain Grass

ZONE 5, HT 2-3', SP 1-2', SUN
A compact form of fountain grass. Seed heads appear in July and open greenish-white, then turn creamy tan. Prefers well drained soil. In areas without much winter snow cover, mulching is advised. Forms an upright arching clump. Great for the border, containers, or mass plantings!

Penstemon barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Beardtongue

ZONE 3-8, HT 12", SUN/PART SUN
Stunning bright pink flowers in June and July. Well-drained soil.

Penstemon barbatus 'Prairie Dusk'
Beardtongue

ZONE 3-8, HT 20", SUN/PART SUN
Rosy purple flowers in June and July on flower spikes that look a bit like snapdragons and will add a vertical element to your garden. Well-drained soil.

Penstemon 'Crushed Grapes'
Beardtongue

ZONE 3-9, HT 4", SUN
Nine-inch spikes of dark purple flowers cover this low-growing plant. Happy in most garden soils and tolerant of poor soil.

Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
Beardtongue

ZONE 3-8, HT 30", SUN
An introduction from the University of Nebraska. Bronze-red foliage and white flowers with a tint of pink in late spring and early summer. Drought tolerant.

Perovskia atriplicifolia
Russian Sage

ZONE 4-9, HT 36-48", SUN
Long spikes of silvery-blue flowers on tall plants in late summer. Aromatic foliage. Everyone seems to want this plant -- we sell out every year! Leave last year's stems until you see new growth in the spring, then
cut back to about 4-6"" from the ground.

Persicaria affinis 'Dimity'
Dwarf Fleece Flower

ZONE 3, HT 6-8", SP 1-2', SUN/PT SHADE
A graceful groundcover that will form a thick mat of deep green foliage in just a few seasons. Red stems with small white and crimsons spike-like flowers. Flowers fade to pink and then rusty brown as winter approaches. Blooms May-September. Drought tolerant once established. Tolerant of clay soil.

Persicaria bistorta 'Superba'
Japanese Fleece Flower

ZONE 4-8, HT 24", PART SUN
Formerly known as Polygonum, its showy, pale-lilac bottlebrush flowers bloom in early summer over a bed of slender light green leaves. People want some every year when it blooms in our shade garden. Prefers some shade during the heat of summer. Good fall color. Spreading but not invasive.

Persicaria polymorpha
Giant Fleece Flower

ZONE 3-8, HT 4-5', SUN/PART SUN
A strong landscape plant that comes highly recommended by the world's top landscape architects! Masses of creamy-white flowers bloom for a long time in the summer. Bold leaves provide wonderful structure in the garden.

Phlox carolina 'Magnificience'
Carolina Phlox

ZONE 4-9, HT 24-36", SUN
Fragrant, bright pink flowers and shiny, green foliage that is resistant to mildew. Long blooming from mid- to late-summer.

Phlox divaricata
Woodland Phlox

ZONE 3, HT 12", SP 18", PT/FULL SHADE
A great creeping groundcover for shade. Needs moist, well drained soil. Semi-evergreen foliage is covered with blue flowers April-June. Self seeds which helps it to naturalize more quickly. Looks good with Hostas and ferns.

Phlox divaricata 'Blue Perfume'
Woodland Phlox

ZONE 3, HT 16", PT/FULL SHADE
The lilac blue flowers and the mound forming foliage make this an excellent choice for a groundcover in your shade garden. Fragrant flowers appear in spring. Summer dormancy should be expected, but look for new growth as temperatures cool.

Phlox divaricata 'Clouds of Perfume'
Wild Sweet William

ZONE 4-9, HT 12", SUN/PART SUN
This spring blooming woodland phlox has deliciously fragrant, lavender flowers. It performs best in part shade, but will survive in sun with consistent moisture. It may go partially dormant if it gets too dry.

Phlox divaricata 'Eco Texas Purple'
Woodland Phlox

ZONE 3-8, HT 12", SUN/PART SUN
Fragrant, dark purple flowers with a red violet center adorn this semi-evergreen phlox in the springtime. Prefers moist, humusy soil and part shade. Will spread to form an attractive groundcover.

Phlox divaricata 'White Perfume'
Wild or Woodland Phlox

ZONE 4-9, HT 12", PART SUN
Woodland phlox with semi-evergreen foliage, a loose creeping habit and fragrant white spring flowers.

Phlox maculata 'Omega'
Meadow Phlox

ZONE 3-9, HT 28", SUN/PART SUN
Delicate white blossoms with lilac eyes from July into September. Disease resistant, excellent cut flower.

Phlox 'Minnie Pearl'
Garden Phlox

ZONE 3, HT 12", SUN/PT SUN
This mildew resistant variety is one of the earliest to bloom. Pure white flowers with glossy green foliage will look fantastic at the front of your perennial border in mid spring.

Phlox paniculata 'Becky Towe'
Garden Phlox

ZONE 3, HT 18-24", SUN/PT SUN
A rare variety of Garden Phlox with salmon-rose colored flowers and variegated foliage. Blooms in midsummer. Butterflies and hummingbirds love it. It takes some time to become established, and year after year you will notice it doing better and better.

Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'
Garden Phlox

ZONE 3-8, HT 40", SUN/PART SUN
Extremely fragrant, fluorescent blue florets with dark eyes are borne on large clusters in mid to late summer. These tall phlox make great cut flowers.

Phlox paniculata 'Bright Eyes' Garden Phlox

ZONE 4-8, HT 36", SUN
Always a dependable grower, this phlox offers a profusion of soft pink blooms highlighted by a darker pink eye. Blooms July until frost.

Phlox paniculata 'David'
Garden Phlox

ZONE 4-8, HT 42", SUN
Very fragrant white flowers and highly mildew resistant foliage make this a wonderful phlox cultivar! Blooms in late summer. Perennial Plant of the Year in 2002.

Phlox paniculata 'Junior Dance'
Garden Phlox

ZONE 4-8, HT 18", SUN
Wow! These fragrant hot coral pink blossoms continue to put on a show all summer long. Their short stature and mildew resistant foliage make them great towards the front of your bed.

Phlox paniculata 'Junior Dream'
Garden Phlox

ZONE 4-8, HT 18-22", SUN
A dreamy addition to your perennial garden, this prolific bloomer produces flowers all summer! Bright purple, fragrant blossoms on short, bushy plants attract hummingbirds, butterflies and your neighbors. Plus, it resists the dreaded powdery mildew.

Phlox paniculata 'Laura'
Garden Phlox

ZONE 4-8, HT 24-30", SUN
This plant bears huge panicles of fuschia purple flowers with each floret having a distinct white star in its center. The fragrant blossoms appear in mid to late summer. Very mildew resistant. Makes a beautiful cut flower and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Phlox paniculata 'Nicky'
Garden Phlox

ZONE 4-8, HT 36", SUN
A great cut flower that will attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Fragrant magenta flowers with pale centers, the darkest purple of the phloxes, obtains its darkest color in cool temperatures. Good mildew resistance.

Phlox paniculata 'Orange Perfection' Garden Phlox

ZONE 4-8, HT 24-36", SUN
This plant has beautiful salmon colored flowers. Blooms late July until frost.

Phlox paniculata 'Pixie Miracle Grace'
Garden Phlox

ZONE 4, HT 15-20", SUN
Fragrant lavender flowers with a white star shaped eye. Dark green foliage with increased mildew resistance. Noted for its long bloom period.

Phlox paniculata 'Robert Poore' Garden Phlox

ZONE 4-8, HT 60", SUN
Multiple stems are topped with rounded panicles of medium pink flowers in mid to late summer. This variety is more tolerant of heat and humidity than the other varieties of P. paniculata but still requires some maintenance to sustain its vigor. Perfect for the backside of any perennial garden.

Phlox paniculata 'Shortwood'
Garden Phlox

ZONE 4-8, HT 42", SUN
Even though its name is 'Shortwood', this is a tall and stately garden phlox! The fragrant pink flowers with dark pink eyes in mid to late summer resemble those of 'Eva Cullum' (its mother) and it gets its great mildew resistance from 'David' (its father).

Phlox paniculata 'Starfire' Garden Phlox

ZONE 4-8, HT 24-36", SUN
This plant displays beautiful cherry red flowers. They are fragrant and bloom from late July until frost. Foliage is also red tinged.

Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'
Creeping Phlox

ZONE 3-8, HT 8", PART SUN
Masses of purple flowers in the spring. This is one of the best ground covers for the shade garden. Pair it with Hostas and ferns for early spring color.

Phlox subulata 'Atropurpurea'
Creeping Phlox

ZONE 3, HT 4-6", SUN
Hot pink flowers create a great show of color in mid spring. Very popular for stone wall plantings due to its spreading and cascading habits. Get even more spring color and plant this Creeping Phlox with your spring bulbs.

	Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe' Mountain Pink
	ZONE 2-9, HT 4-6", SUN Great new bicolor of pink and white that mixes nicely with other spring Phlox.

Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue'
Creeping Phlox

ZONE 2-9, HT 6", SUN
Beautiful light blue flowers cover this plant in spring. Needle-like foliage adds texture all summer long. Use as edging plant, in the rock garden, or as a ground cover.

Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty'
Creeping Phlox

ZONE 3-8, HT 4", SUN
This phlox is a beauty with its blanket of purple blooms in late spring. A groundcover that would look great paired with yellow daffodils or tulips.