Bog Rosemary
Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice' H: up to 10" W: up to 20" Zone 3 Full Sun to Part Shade. Low mounding form. Prefers moist acidic soil with plenty of organic matter so we recommend planting with lots of compost and treating Bog Rosemary to an Evergreen or acidifying fertilizer each year. Best performance in sheltered location. The small, coarse blue leaves give this shrub great texture. Pink flowers in the spring add to the overall appearance against the blue leaves. A unique specimen for any garden looking for a nice blue colour. If you want something different than your neighbour, why not try one of these. |

Rockcress
Arabis
H: 6"-10"
w: 12"-24" (Slow spreading/Low mounding)
Full Sun
Groundcover, often seen tumbling over rock walls
Arabis
H: 6"-10"
w: 12"-24" (Slow spreading/Low mounding)
Full Sun
Groundcover, often seen tumbling over rock walls

Astilbe, Arendsii Group (Assorted varieties & colours)
Astilbe arendsii
H: 16"-36" (with flower)
W: 12"-24"
Size varies with variety
Part Sun to Full Shade
Most common group of Astilbe varieties. Earlier season bloomers - Late Spring to Early Summer. Require adequate moisture.
Astilbe arendsii
H: 16"-36" (with flower)
W: 12"-24"
Size varies with variety
Part Sun to Full Shade
Most common group of Astilbe varieties. Earlier season bloomers - Late Spring to Early Summer. Require adequate moisture.
Astilbe, Chinensis Group (Assorted varieties & colours)
Astilbe chinensis H: 16"-36" (with flower) W: 12"-24" Size varies with variety Part Sun to Full Shade Later blooming Astilbe group often with finely cut deep green foliage. More tolerant of dry conditions than other astilbes but still performs best with adequate moisture. Mid-Summer bloomer. |
Pink Turtlehead
Chelone obliqua H: 24"-36" W: 18"-24" Full Sun to Part Shade Unique old fashioned perennial. Pink hooded blooms from EARLY SUMMER to FALL. Prefers rich adequately moist soil and will tolerate some flooding or standing water. Stiff stems rarely require staking. Can be pinched back in early spring to encourage bushiness and strong stems. |
Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis H: 6" - 10" W: Spreading Full to Part Shade Vigorous spreading groundcover, will quickly fill an area. Sometimes needs to be contained. Produces dainty, surprisingly fragrant, nodding flowers in SPRING. Closely related to Alberta native Maianthemum canadense or Wild Lily of the Valley |
Cheddar Pinks (Assorted Varieties)
Dianthus gratianopolitanus H: 8" - 12" W: 12" - 24" Full Sun Clump to large mound forming. Somewhat more upright facing than Maiden Pinks. Typically with bluish silver foliage. Produces abundant fringed blooms in LATE-SPRING / EARLY SUMMER through SUMMER (especially if sheared/deadheaded) |
Fern-leaf Bleeding Heart
Dicentra formosa 'Luxuriant' H: up to 24" W: 24" (Will spread out even larger after a few seasons) Part Sun to Full Shade Cutleaf (laceleaf) version of bleeding heart with reddish-pink flowers in EARLY SUMMER then sporadically until fall. Bleeding hearts are long lived and will eventually spread out a bit. If planted in sunny or hot area it will die back (go dormant) early after flowering but will still come up next year. While bleeding hearts appreciate adequate moisture they will not tolerate soggy soils or standing water. |
Common / Old Fashioned Bleeding Hearts
Dicentra spectabilis (Alba - White variety) H: 24" - 36" W: 24" - 36" (Will spread out even larger after a few seasons) Part Sun to Full Shade Bleeding hearts are long lived and will eventually spread out a bit. Produces dainty heart-shaped flowers on arching stems in EARLY SUMMER then sporadically until fall. If planted in sunny or hot area it will die back (go dormant) early after flowering but will still come up next year. While bleeding hearts appreciate adequate moisture they will not tolerate soggy soils or standing water. |
Camelot Mix Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea H: 24" - 36" (with flower) W: 12" - 24" Full Sun to Part Shade Unlike other types, ‘Camelot’ Foxgloves flower in both the first and second year before eventually setting seed and dying. Deadhead first-year blooms to encourage overwintering. These perform best in a rich, moist soil. Allow plants to form seed in the second year and they may self-sow to produce future generations. New seedlings that appear can be easily moved in their first season, while still small. |
Blanket Flower (Assorted Varieties)
Gaillardia H: up to 12" W: Spreading Full to Part Sun Forms low, thick, spreading mat. Native and cultivated varieties available in shades from bright yellow to deep red. Great for hot sunny slopes & erosion control. Self seeds regularly. Drought tolerant once established. |
Dayliles (Assorted Varieties)
Hemerocallis H: 12" - 36" W: 12" - 36" Size is variety dependent. Full to Part Sun Versatile perennial, tough and exceedingly easy to grow. Self adapting to soil moisture. Drought tolerant once established. Relatively tolerant of clay and salt spray. Grassy foliage and showy blooms from SPRING until FALL in shades ranging from white to yellow to pink and bicolours too! |
Hosta (Assorted Varieties)
Hosta H: 6" - 24" W: 12" - 48" Size is variety dependent Part Sun to Full Shade Available in many different sizes and shades of green, variegated whites and yellows. Typically grown for foliage but most varieties produce lavender to white flowers generally in SPRING & EARLY SUMMER depending on variety. Relatively soil adaptable. Some varieties more sun tolerant than others. Notoriously late emerging in spring. |
German/Bearded Iris (Assorted Varieties & Colours)
Iris germanica H: 18" - 36" W: 12" - 24" Spreading over time Full Sun Robust stems and leaves with bearded blooms in LATE SPRING and SUMMER (depending on variety). Prefer free draining soil and consistent moisture. Some varieties are fragrant. Many different colours and sizes depending on variety. |
Little Plum Bitterroot
Lewisia longipetela H: up to 4" W: up to 10" Full Sun Grows best in a dry, well-drained, sandy soil. Requires excellent drainage to survive and often winter wet will cause the demise of these perennials. Removing spent flowers will encourage rebloom, and improve overall appearance. Fleshy foliage and peach coloured flowers in SPRING & SUMMER. Will not tolerate normal garden conditions but is fun to try in a rock garden. Drought tolerant once established. Does best if protected from the hottest sun of the day (when possible) but still receives morning and late afternoon sun. |
Blazing Star / Gayfeather
Liatris spicata H: 24" - 36" (with flower) W: up to 24" Full to Part Sun Vertical accent that comes in either white or purple varieties. Pruduces abundant spikes of fluffy flowers opening from the top to bottom in SUMMER and into EARLY FALL. Absolutely ADORED by bees and butterflies. Related to Alberta native wildflower Liatris ligulistylis (sometimes available as well). |
Rayflower / Leopard Plant
Ligularia ('The Rocket' & 'Little Rocket') H: 36" - 72" (with flower) W: 36" - 42" Size depends on variety Full Sun to Full Shade (Full Sun will require more water while Full shade plantings will need less) Vertical accent well suited to shady areas and moisture holding soils. Tolerant of excess moisture and clay based soils. Tall spikes covered in yellow flowers emerge in SUMMER. |
Rayflower / Leopard Plant
Ligularia dentata ('Othello & 'Britt Marie Crawford') H: 36" - 42" (with flower) W: 36" - 42" Part Sun to Full Shade Dark leaved variety of Ligularia with flat yellow flowers in SUMMER. Well suited to shady areas and moisture holding soils. Tolerant of excess moisture and clay based soils. |
Asiatic Lily (Assorted Varieties - Tiny Series)
Lillium asiatica H: 18" - 24" (with flower) W: 12" - 24" Full to Part Sun Assorted varieties developed to stay shorter with sturdy stems and bright showy upward facing blooms in LATE SPRING, sometimes reblooming later in the summer before dormancy. Many colours and bicolours available. ***Susceptible to Red Lily Beetle*** |