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Aster alpinus

Aster alpinus

Spreading and clump forming. Blooms in spring. Solitary daisy-like flower heads with yellow center disk. Petals come in shades of white, pink, and purple. Deer resistant.

Aster frikartii ‘Monch’

Aster frikartii ‘Monch’

Upright, freely branching stems. Blooms summer to fall. Single lavender blue flowers with gold centers. Prefers well drained soil. Deer resistant.

Aster novi-belgii

Aster novi-belgii

Mounding and bushy habit. Daisy-like flowers are crowded towards the end of branches. Prolific blooming late summer to fall. Many cultivars are available. Size and flower color depend on cultivar. Single and double blooms available. Comes in shades of lavender, purple, blue, and pink. Deer resistant.

Astilbe chinensis

Astilbe chinensis

Plumes of fluffy flowers borne on narrow branched panicles. Compound leaflets form a low mound of green foliage. Blooms mid to late summer. Prefers moist and fertile soil. Many cultivars are available. Flowers come in shades of red, pink, purple, and white. Size may vary depending on cultivar. Deer resistant.

Aubrieta deltoidea

Aubrieta deltoidea

Spreading ground cover. Dense mat of evergreen foliage. Blooms early to mid spring. When in bloom, the plant is completely covered in flowers. Flower color depends on cultivar. Comes in shades of red, pink, blue, and purple. Used in rock gardens. Cut back after blooming.

Aurinia saxatilis

Aurinia saxatilis

Low mound of silver-green foliage with prostrate habit. Blooms early to mid spring. Impressive display of tiny yellow flower panicles. Requires well drained soil. Used in rock gardens. Cut back after blooming.

Baptisia australis

Baptisia australis

Erect habit. Blue-green oval leaflets on well branched stems. Blooms late spring to early summer. Spires of indigo-blue pea-like flowers are followed by black seedpods. Can be grown in well drained, infertile soil. Attracts butterflies.

Bellis perennis

Bellis perennis

Basal rosette of foliage. Solitary flower heads held over foliage on short stems. Blooms early to late spring. Flower color can be pink, white, or red. A biennial that can reseed itself. Prefers moist, fertile soil.

Bergenia cordifolia

Bergenia cordifolia

Large rosettes of evergreen foliage. Large, fleshy leaves are ornamental and have shiny appearance. Blooms in early springs. Pink flowers are borne on scapes held just above foliage. Foliage turns burgundy in fall and winter. Does well in moist, fertile soil but is adaptable. Deer resistant.

Brassica oleracea

Brassica oleracea

Rosette of leaves. Showy leaf color for ornamental use. Comes in shades of white/cream, pink, rose, red, and purple. Available in late winter/early spring and fall. Great for cool season color in containers or as an early/late season filler in flower beds.

Brunnera macrophylla

Brunnera macrophylla

Clump forming, round habit. Primarily grown for attractive heart-shaped leaves. Sprays of tiny blue forget-me-not flowers bloom in late spring.

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’

Clump forming, round habit. Primarily grown for attractive heart-shaped leaves. Sprays of tiny blue forget-me-not flowers bloom in late spring. This is a popular variegated cultivar that has silver leaves with green veins. Other cultivars are available.

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