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Pachysandra procumbens 
Alleghany Spurge
1ft., white flowers in early Spring, shade, ground cover, massing, evergreen, coarsely toothed mottled foliage, dull green, Zone 6-9
Pachysandra terminalis 
Japanese Spurge
1 ft., white flowers in early Spring, shade, ground cover, massing, evergreen, 6-12" waxy evergreen foliage. Groundcover for partial to full shade - promotes a sheen in understory planting, Zone 6-9
Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge'
Japanese Spurge
1 ft., white flowers in early Spring, shade, ground cover, massing, evergreen,6-8 in., medium green foilage with cream white edges, Zone 5-7
Papaver orientale  'Catharina'
Oriental Poppies
from Countess von Zeppelin's cultivars, sun, late blooming, 2 ft., strong salmon-pink flowers with black spots, Zone 4-8
Papaver orientale  'Feuerriese' 'Fire-giant'
Oriental Poppies
from Countess von Zeppelin's cultivars, sun, late blooming, 2-3 ft., brick red flowers, Zone 4-8
Papaver orientale  'Juliane'
Oriental Poppies
from Countess von Zeppelin's cultivars, sun, late blooming, pink flowers without spots, very brilliant, Zone4-8
Papaver orientale  'Karine'
Oriental Poppies
from Countess von Zeppelin's cultivars, sun, late blooming, clear pink flowers with red spots, very large, border, Zone 4-8
Papaver orientale  'Leuchtfeuer'
Oriental Poppies
from Countess von Zeppelin's cultivars, sun, late blooming, 1-2 ft., salmon-red flowers, Zone 4-8
Papaver orientale  'Orange Rot'
Oriental Poppies
from Countess von Zeppelin's cultivars, sun, late blooming, 4 ft., bright orange-red without spots, Zone 4-8
Papaver orientale  'Sinbad'
Oriental Poppies
from Countess von Zeppelin's cultivars, sun, late blooming, 3-4 ft., bright red, early bloomer, Zone 4-8
Papaver orientale  'Tuerkenlouis'
Oriental Poppies
from Countess von Zeppelin's cultivars, sun, late blooming, 2-3 ft., firey orange-red with fringed edged flowers, Zone 4-8
Pardancanda norrisii
Blackberry Lily
2-3 ft., multicolored flowers in June, very choice, sun, Zone 6-9
Pardancanda norrisii 'Dazzler'
Blackberry Lily
12-16", dazzling oranges, pinks, purples & reds blooming June-Sept. Full sun-partial shade, Zone 5-9
Patrinia gibbosa part shade, full sun, blooms early Summer, groups, 1 ft., yellow flowers, Zone 5-8
Patrinia scabiosifolia part shade, full sun, blooms early Summer, groups, 3-7 ft., yellow flowers, Zone 5-8
Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
Beard Tongue
sun, part shade, groups, Summer blooming, 1996 PPA Plant of the Year, 2-3 ft., white bell flowers, bronze-purple foliage, Zone 4-9
Penstemon hirsutus
Beard Tongue
sun, part shade, groups, Summer blooming, 2-3 ft., violet flowers, dry conditions, native to East USA, Zone 4-9
Penstemon  hirsutus 'Pygmaeus'
Beard Tongue
sun, part shade, groups, Summer blooming, 6 in. high, violet flowers, blooms June-Aug, Zone 4-9
Penstemon strictus
Beard Tongue
sun, part shade, groups, Summer blooming, 2 ft., blue-violet flowers, July-Aug., Zone 4-9
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Russian Sage
3-4 ft., blue flowers in July-Sept, sun, dry, groups, 1995 PPA Plant of the Year, 3-4 ft., silvery-gray foliage, good specimen plant, Zone 5-9
Perovskia  atriplicifolia 'Filigran'
Russian Sage
3-4 ft., blue flowers in July-Sept, sun, dry, groups, 2-3 ft., finely cut foliage, Zone 5-9
Perovskia  atriplicifolia 'Longin'
Russian Sage
3-4 ft., blue flowers in July-Sept, sun, dry, groups, 2-3 ft., narrow foliage, upright growth, Zone 5-9
Perovskia scrophulariaefolia
Russian Sage
3-4 ft., blue flowers in July-Sept, sun, dry, groups, Zone 5-9
Persicaria affinis (Polygonum a.)
Fleece Flower
sun, massing, attractive foliage all Summer, ½ - 1 ft., pink flowers, groups, ground cover, Zone 5-9
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail' (Polygonum bistorta) sun, massing, attractive foliage all Summer, 4 ft., bright red flowers over large dark green foliage, Zone 5-9
Persicaria polymorpha (Polygonum p.) sun, massing, attractive foliage all Summer, 3-4 ft., cream flowers, specimen, Zone 5-9
Persicaria polystachya (Polygonum polystachyum) sun, massing, attractive foliage all Summer, white or pink flowers blooming Sept-Oct, Zone 5-9
Petasites albus
Butterbur
attractive large foliage, part shade, moisture loving, blooms early Spring, 3-4 ft., white flowers, invasive, Zone 4-9
Petasites japonicus
Butterbur
attractive large foliage, part shade, moisture loving, blooms early Spring, 3-4 ft., purple flowers, good for pond edges, Zone 5-9
Peucedanum verticillare
Hogfennel
5-6 ft., yellow-green flowers July-Aug, Zone 4-8
Phlomis fruticosa 
Jerusalem Sage
4-5 ft., yellow flowers in June-July, sun, Zone 4-8
Phlomis russeliana (P. samia hort.)
Greek Jerusalem Sage
3-4 ft., yellow flowers in June-July, sun, Zone 4-8
Phlox carolina 'Miss Lingard'
Thickleaf Phlox
sun, part shade, borders, 2-3 ft., large white flowers from Spring-frost, Zone 5-9
Phlox divaricata 'Chattohoochee'
Woodland Phlox
sun, part shade, borders, 1' native groundcover with lavender-rose flowers blooming April-May. Wonderfully fragrant, 1 ft., lavender flowers with purple eyes in Spring, Zone 5-9
Phlox divaricata 'Dirigo Ice'
Woodland Phlox
sun, part shade, borders, 1' native groundcover with lavender-rose flowersblooming April-May. Wonderfully fragrant 1 ft., silvery white flowers in Spring, Zone 5-9
Phlox divaricata
Woodland Phlox
sun, part shade, borders, 1' native groundcover with lavender-rose flowersblooming April-May. Wonderfully fragrant, P. 'London Grove Blue' is a native to the Eastern U.S. and has fragrant blue flowers over compact foliage that turns a burgandy color in the winter. Plants reach a height of 8-10 inches and prefers a woodland planting of moist shade with rich soil. Zone 4-8
Phlox glaberrima 
Smooth Phlox
sun, part shade, borders, 2 ft., rose-pink flowers in Spring, Zone 5-9
Phlox ssp. triflora sun, part shade, borders, 1-2 ft., pink flowers, rich blooming in Spring, Zone 5-9
Phlox maculata 'Alpha'
Wild Sweetwilliam
sun, part shade, borders, 3 ft., pink flowers in early Summer, Zone 5-9
Phlox maculata 'Omega'
Wild Sweetwilliam
sun, part shade, borders, 2-3 ft., white flowers with pink eyes, Summer blooming, Zone 5-9
Phlox paniculata  'Blue Boy'
Garden Phlox
sun, part shade, borders, 2-3 ft., lavender-blue flowers, Summer blooming, Zone 5-9
Phlox paniculata  'Blue Paradise'
Garden Phlox
sun, part shade, borders, 36-40" A tall phlox with blooms starting off a light blue & turning a rich violet blue. Eyes of dark purple. Blooming July-Aug., Zone 4-8
Phlox paniculata 'Bright Eyes'
Garden Phlox
sun, part shade, borders, 3 ft., clear soft pink flowers with ruby-red eye, Summer blooming, Zone 5-9
Phlox paniculata  'David'
Garden Phlox
sun, part shade, borders, 2002 PPA Plant of the Year, 3-4 ft., white flowers, mildew resistant, most fragrant., Zone 5-9
Phlox paniculata 'Franz Schubert'
Garden Phlox
sun, part shade, borders, 2 -3 ft. high, lilac flowers, blooms July-Aug, Zone 4-8
Phlox paniculata  'Nicky'
Garden Phlox
sun, part shade, borders, , Zone 5-9
Phlox paniculata ‘Pina colada’ PP19968    

The new cultivar was selected from the results of the open pollination in 2006 in the Netherlands and since its introduction in 2010 its characteristics have been likened to those of the famous ‘David’.  Though ‘Pina Colada’ is a more dwarf, compact Phlox than ‘David’ it has impressive flowers with overlapping angle white flower petals suspended within and above dark green foliage.  It is also mildew resistant.  It’s pure white flower color, compact habit at a mere 15”, rich foliage, and greater resistance to mildew make this perennial a new “must-have.”  Phlox paniculata is unequaled for showy blooms over a long period throughout the summer. Garden Phlox grows best in rich, moist soil in full sun. Deadheading will prolong bloom time and prevent self-seeding.  

  • Full Sun
  • Height 15” x Spread 12''
  • Zone 5-9
Phlox paniculata  'Sandra'
Garden Phlox
sun, part shade, borders, 2 ft., bright red flowers, blooms June-Aug, mildew resistant, Zone 5-9
Phlox paniculata  'Starfire'
Garden Phlox
sun, part shade, borders, 3 ft., true red flowers, Summer blooming, Zone 5-9
Phlox stolonifera  'Bruce's White'
Common Phlox 
sun, part shade, borders, 3-4 in., fragrant white flowers, ground cover, Spring blooming, Zone 5-9
Phlox stolonifera  'Home Fires'
Common Phlox 
sun, part shade, borders, P. 'Home Fires' have deep pink, fragrant flowers that bloom 6-10 inches over a dence mat of evergreen foliage from mid to late spring. Prefers moist soil and full to shade. This plant is a excellent groundcover!, Zone 4-8
Phlox stolonifera  'Irridescens'
Common Phlox 
sun, part shade, borders, lavender flowers, Zone 5-9
Phlox stolonifera  'Pink Ridge'
Common Phlox 
sun, part shade, borders, 1 ft., pink flowers in Spring, Zone 5-9
Phlox stolonifera  'Sherwood Purple'
Common Phlox 
sun, part shade, borders, 6-10 in., purple star-shaped flowers in Spring, Zone 5-9
Phlox subulata  'Candy Stripes'
Moss Phlox
sun, part shade, borders, 4 in., white and pink striped flowers in Spring, Zone 2-10
Phlox subulata  'Emerald Blue'
Moss Phlox
sun, part shade, borders, 4-8 in., evergreen, lavender-blue flowers from April-May, Zone 2-10
Phlox subulata  'Red Wing'
Moss Phlox
sun, part shade, borders, Red flowers on 12-15 in. stems, April-May, Zone 2-10
Phlox subulata  'Snowflake'
Moss Phlox
sun, part shade, borders, 4-6 in., white flowers April-May, Zone 2-10
Phlox subulata  'White Delight'
Moss Phlox
sun, part shade, borders, Pure white flowers form on 4-8 in. stems, spring, Zone 2-10
Physostegia  'Miss Manners' PP
False Dragonhead 
sun, groups, massing, Summer blooming, 18-24" Clump forming with foliage, glossy green. Blooms pure white, June-Sept., Zone 4-8
Physostegia  'Summer Snow'
False Dragonhead 
sun, groups, massing, Summer blooming, 2-3 ft., white flowers, Zone 4-8
Physostegia  'Vivid'
False Dragonhead 
sun, groups, massing, Summer blooming, 1-2 ft., bright pink flowers, Zone 4-8
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Blaue Glocke'
Balloon Flower
sun, part shade, groups, Summer blooming, 1-2 ft., blue flowers, Zone 5-8
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Mariesii'
Balloon Flower
sun, part shade, groups, Summer blooming, 1-2 ft., dark blue flowers, Zone 5-8
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Misato Purple'
Balloon Flower
sun, part shade, groups, Summer blooming, 1-2 ft., dark purple flowers, Zone 5-8
Plumbago larpentae
Leadwort
Sun to partial shade, ground cover, summer blooming, burgundy autum foliage, 6"-12" height, Zone 5-9
Polygonatum falcatum 'Variegatum'
Solomon's Seal
Green leaves with white edges and fragrant white flowers that bloom on small stems at the base of the leaves in early spring. Great for a shaded border or woodland setting. Also makes a good cut flower
  • Height: 8”-12” x Spread: same
  • Part shade- Shade
  • Zone 3-9
Polygonatum multiflorum 1-2 ft., white flowers in May, part shade, massing, Zone 5-8
Polygonum aubertii
'Silver Fleece Vine'
(see Persicaria, Fallopia) 
climber, part shade, Zone 5-7
Potentilla fragiformis
Cinquefoil
sun, rock garden, Summer blooming, 1 ft., yellow flowers, Zone 5-8
Potentilla nepalensis ‘Ron McBeath’
Cinquefoil
sun, rock garden, Summer blooming, 8-10 in., carmine red flowers, sun, blooms May-July, Zone 5-8
Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Johnson Blue'
Lungwort
shade, good ground cover, blooms in Spring, 8 in., blue flowers, compact grower, Zone 5-8
Pulmonaria longifolia 'E.B. Anderson'
Lungwort
shade, good ground cover, blooms in Spring, 12-18 in., violet-blue flowers, smooth textured evergreen-like foliage, blooms late Winter/early Spring , Zone 5-8
Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White'
Lungwort
shade, good ground cover, blooms in Spring, 1 ft., white flowers, green foliage with silver spots, early bloomer, Zone 5-8
Pulmonaria saccharata (P. picta) 'Dora Bielefeld'
Lungwort
shade, good ground cover, blooms in Spring, 1 ft., pink flowers, medium green foliage w/ white spots, Zone 5-8
Pulmonaria saccharata (P. picta) 'Mrs. Moon'
Lungwort
shade, good ground cover, blooms in Spring, 1 ft., pink flowers turning blue, dark green foliage with silver spots, early bloomer, Zone 5-8
Pulsatilla vulgaris  'Papageno'
Eastern Pasqueflower
1 ft., flowers of mixed colors, semi-double and fringed, blooms April-May, sun, dry conditions, Zone 5-8
Pycanthemum flexuosum (P. tenuifolium)
American Mountain Mint
2-3 ft., pinkish flower, full sun, part shade, meadows moist wood area, Zone 5-8
Pycanthemum muticum 
Short-toothed Mountain Mint
2-3 ft., pinkish flower, full sun, part shade, meadows moist wood area, Zone 4-8
Pycanthemum virginianum 
Mountain Mint
mid-Summer, 3 ft., fragrant lavender flowers, part shade, Zone 4-8

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