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'Fabulous and Faithful 'Perennials
These have been tested and chosen because of their reliability year in and year out, ease of growing, extreme zone hardiness and overall performance
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Calamagrostis Reed Grasses - These grasses are extremely hardy and have excellent architectural impact. They are great growers, drought tolerant once established, and provide a garden with fantastic winter interest. Varieties available are Karl Foerster, Avalanche, and El Dorado
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Happy Returns Hemerocallis (Daylily) - This zone hardy daylily is truly everblooming and performs well in the garden. The blooms are a little larger than the well known 'Stella', but in a softer shade of yellow.
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Euphorbia Polychroma (Cushion Spurge) - In early spring, this shrub-like plant appears to be covered in brilliant yellow blooms which are actually bracts. This brilliant color fades as summer approaches and then comes back in the fall as hues of orange and crimson. It grows to approximately 36" around with a height of 18-20" and is very zone hardy.
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Pulsatilla vulgaris (Pasque Flower) - This reliably zone hardy, spring bloomer, makes a mound of silver foliage with bell-shaped blooms of red or purple. Whimsical fuzzy seed heads form after the bloom is finished and the ferny folliage remains attractive throughout the growing season. It will self-sow in unmulched soil. |
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Sedum spectabile Autumn Joy, Autumn Delight, Neon - These sedums are trustworthy, hardy autumn bloomers that do not disappoint. They are tall, upright with sturdy stems that support the massive flower heads that develop in summer. As many plants in the garden are winding down in the fall, these plants burst forth with fabulous color. They withstand the frosts and bronze seed heads that form extend the plants interest well into the winter. |
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Asiatic Lillies - These plants can take the beating of Alberta weather, are extremely zone hardy, and bloom with great summer colour in July and August. Tall and dwarf varieties alike add an element of stucture to the garden and they multiply without being invasive. With all the varying colours and shades of lillies available, you are sure to find a few that are a must have for your garden. |
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Veronica Royal Candles - A low bushy mound of dark green leaves bearing robust violet-blue spires that commence in late spring lasting well into summer. Shear off old spikes for the chance of repeat blooming. This is a nice mid-height addition to the perennial border. |
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Hostas - This workhorse of the shade garden provides bright colour with their dizzying array of leaf patterns and shades. Simple white or lavender blossoms form atop slender stalks in mid-summer and can be clipped once they are finished blooming. Hostas are very showy from early spring till late fall and require very little care. |
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Thyme Woolly - Great for rock gardens, walkways, and as a ground cover. It takes the heat and drought of summer once established and can tolerate a lot of foot traffic in pathways. Mats of pinkish flowers cover the fragrant foliage in early summer.
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Salvia Caradonna - Strong structural element is provided by their eye-catching deep purple blooms on dark stems. The fragrant foliage provides interest after the extended summer bloom is finished. It has excellent heat and drought tolerance once established. |
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Campanula Clips - Charming mounds of delicate foliage is completely covered by disproportionately large white or purple flowers. They have a long season of bloom especially if dead-headed. Cli[ps are a good choice for rock gardens and edging and perform well in regions like Alberta with cool nights during the summer. |
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Phlox Subulata - This is one of the first perennials to show colour in spring. The dense, mat-forming foliage is almost invisible under a blanket of tiny blossoms. It is available in a myriad of colours and it combines heat and drought tolerance with reliable winter hardiness. Partially trimming the stems back after flowering, helps to promote lush new foliage. |
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Hops - Arguably one of the most reliable and robust climbing vines. This dramatic quick grower is good for providing a privacy screen in an urban setting. Its minimal maintenance requirements combine with drought tolerance and zone hardiness. Hops are available in green or chartreuse. |
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'Fabulous and Faithful 'Perennials
These have been tested and chosen because of their reliability year in and year out, ease of growing, extreme zone hardiness and overall performance
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Calamagrostis Reed Grasses - These grasses are extremely hardy and have excellent architectural impact. They are great growers, drought tolerant once established, and provide a garden with fantastic winter interest. Varieties available are Karl Foerster, Avalanche, and El Dorado
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Happy Returns Hemerocallis (Daylily) - This zone hardy daylily is truly everblooming and performs well in the garden. The blooms are a little larger than the well known 'Stella', but in a softer shade of yellow.
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Euphorbia Polychroma (Cushion Spurge) - In early spring, this shrub-like plant appears to be covered in brilliant yellow blooms which are actually bracts. This brilliant color fades as summer approaches and then comes back in the fall as hues of orange and crimson. It grows to approximately 36" around with a height of 18-20" and is very zone hardy.
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Pulsatilla vulgaris (Pasque Flower) - This reliably zone hardy, spring bloomer, makes a mound of silver foliage with bell-shaped blooms of red or purple. Whimsical fuzzy seed heads form after the bloom is finished and the ferny folliage remains attractive throughout the growing season. It will self-sow in unmulched soil. |
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Sedum spectabile Autumn Joy, Autumn Delight, Neon - These sedums are trustworthy, hardy autumn bloomers that do not disappoint. They are tall, upright with sturdy stems that support the massive flower heads that develop in summer. As many plants in the garden are winding down in the fall, these plants burst forth with fabulous color. They withstand the frosts and bronze seed heads that form extend the plants interest well into the winter. |
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Asiatic Lillies - These plants can take the beating of Alberta weather, are extremely zone hardy, and bloom with great summer colour in July and August. Tall and dwarf varieties alike add an element of stucture to the garden and they multiply without being invasive. With all the varying colours and shades of lillies available, you are sure to find a few that are a must have for your garden. |
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Veronica Royal Candles - A low bushy mound of dark green leaves bearing robust violet-blue spires that commence in late spring lasting well into summer. Shear off old spikes for the chance of repeat blooming. This is a nice mid-height addition to the perennial border. |
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Hostas - This workhorse of the shade garden provides bright colour with their dizzying array of leaf patterns and shades. Simple white or lavender blossoms form atop slender stalks in mid-summer and can be clipped once they are finished blooming. Hostas are very showy from early spring till late fall and require very little care. |
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Thyme Woolly - Great for rock gardens, walkways, and as a ground cover. It takes the heat and drought of summer once established and can tolerate a lot of foot traffic in pathways. Mats of pinkish flowers cover the fragrant foliage in early summer.
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Salvia Caradonna - Strong structural element is provided by their eye-catching deep purple blooms on dark stems. The fragrant foliage provides interest after the extended summer bloom is finished. It has excellent heat and drought tolerance once established. |
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Campanula Clips - Charming mounds of delicate foliage is completely covered by disproportionately large white or purple flowers. They have a long season of bloom especially if dead-headed. Cli[ps are a good choice for rock gardens and edging and perform well in regions like Alberta with cool nights during the summer. |
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Phlox Subulata - This is one of the first perennials to show colour in spring. The dense, mat-forming foliage is almost invisible under a blanket of tiny blossoms. It is available in a myriad of colours and it combines heat and drought tolerance with reliable winter hardiness. Partially trimming the stems back after flowering, helps to promote lush new foliage. |
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Hops - Arguably one of the most reliable and robust climbing vines. This dramatic quick grower is good for providing a privacy screen in an urban setting. Its minimal maintenance requirements combine with drought tolerance and zone hardiness. Hops are available in green or chartreuse. |
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