Plants form a low, cushion-shaped mound of small green leaves, with loads of upfacing, open bells appearing in early summer. This selection has clear white flowers. Will continue blooming for weeks if spent blossoms are regularly removed. Excellent choice for the rock garden, edging and in containers. Performs especially well in regions with cool nights during the summer. Plants should be divided every 2 to 4 years, in spring or fall.

• Height: 6”-12” x  Spread: 8”-12”
• Full sun – part shade
• Zone 2-9

This native species is a stiffly erect, clump-forming, leafy-stemmed, Missouri native perennial which typically grows 2-3' tall and occurs in moist woods, swampy areas and along streams mostly in the southeastern part of the State. Hooded, snapdragon-like, two-lipped, white flowers with a tinge of pink appear in tight, spike-like terminal racemes from late summer into autumn. Flowers purportedly resemble turtle heads. Coarsely-toothed, lance-shaped, dark green leaves. Synonymous with Chelone glabra.

• Height: 2’-3’ x Spread: 1.5’- 2.5’
• Full sun - part shade
• Zone 3-8

Wild ginger is a native spring wildflower which occurs in rich woods and wooded slopes. Basically, it is a  a stemless plant which features two downy, heart-shaped to kidney-shaped, handsomely veined, dark green, basal leaves (to 6" wide). Cup-shaped, purplish brown flowers (1" wide) appear in spring on short, ground-level stems arising from the crotch between the two basal leaves. Flowers are quite attractive on close inspection, but bloom singly on or near the ground and are usually hidden from view by the foliage. Although not related to culinary ginger (Zingiber officinale), the roots of this plant produce a scent that is reminiscent of ginger.

• Height: ½’ to 1’ x Spread: 1’ -1 ½‘
• Part shade - full shade
• Zone 4-6

‘Prinz Henirich’ has an imcomparable flower color among the anemones with wine-red, semi-double flowers on at 2-3 ft. rich green stand of handsome foliage. 

• Height:  3’ x Spread: 2’-3’
• Full sun to part shade
• Zone 5-8

Massing, blooms Sept.-Oct., 2-3 ft., dark pink flowers, double

• Height:  3’ x Spread: 2’-3’
• Full sun to part shade
• Zone 5-8

The name Anemone comes from Greek and roughly means wind flower.  It signifies the effects of wind on the life-cycle of the flower.  The wind that blows life into the flower by opening the petals will also in the end, blow the dead petals away.  Its poetic botanical name is coupled with its poetic presence in your  Summer’s-end garden.  It blooms in late Sept.-Oct in part shade.  Anemone is beautiful when grown in mass or at the wood’s edge.  It can have up to a 10 day vase-life if cut early. ‘September Charm’ has been a market favorite for many years.  3-4 ft., pink flowers, single.

• Height:  3’ x Spread: 2’-3’
• Full sun to part shade
• Zone 5-8

Smaller sized Japanese anemone.  Forms thick clump of dark green deeply cut leaves.  Blooms in late summer/early fall with graceful branching upright stems.  The romantic flowers are rosy red with a velvety green center crowned by golden stamens.   The blooms are nearly 4” across.   Slow to reach mature height and spread.

• Height:  2’ x Spread: 2’
• Full sun to part shade
• Zone 4-8

'Powis Castle' is a bushy, woody-based perennial or subshrub which is grown for its aromatic silvery foliage. It rarely flowers. Foliage is finely divided and feathery in appearance. Typically grows in a shrubby mound to 2-3' tall and as wide, but spreads by underground rhizomes and may reach 3-6' wide if not restrained. Essentially evergreen in warm winter climates.

• Height: 2’- 3’ x Spread: 1’- 2’
• Full sun
• Zone 6-9

Artemisia ludoviciana is native to the western United States including Missouri. It is commonly called white sage because of the appearance of its foliage: lance-shaped leaves (to 4” long) are silver-white, pubescent and somewhat sage-like in appearance. 'Silver King' is a compact cultivar that features leaves and stems that are somewhat more slender than the species. It is a generally upright perennial that is grown for its attractive foliage that adds texture and contrast to gardens. The tiny, somewhat inconspicuous, yellowish-gray, discoid flower heads (rays absent), which appear in dense panicles at the stem ends in summer, have little ornamental value. 'Silver King' typically forms a spreading clump of generally erect, non-woody stems to 36” tall, with the clumps creeping outward by rhizomes to 2-3’ wide. Foliage is aromatic when bruised. Species is also commonly called western mugwort.

• Height: 2’- 3’ x Spread: 2’- 3’
• Full sun
• Zone 4-9

The leaves of Artemisia ludoviciana are silvery-white.  Its foliage dries easily for winter arrangements. Good plant for hot, dry, sandy soil where nothing else will grow. 'Silver Queen' appear rounded and gray.  It is upright with dull yellow flowers.

• Height: 2’- 3’ x Spread: 2’- 3’
• Full sun
• Zone 4-9

'Valerie Finnis' is a compact cultivar which features stems and leaves that are silvery-white and pubescent. It is a generally upright perennial that is grown for its attractive foliage which adds contrast to gardens. The tiny, somewhat inconspicuous, yellowish-gray, discoid flower heads (rays absent) which appear in dense panicles at the stem ends in summer have little ornamental value. 'Valerie Finnis' typically forms a clump of generally erect, non-woody stems to 18-24" tall and as wide. Narrow lance-shaped leaves (to 4" long) may be lobed near the tips. Foliage is aromatic when bruised. Species is native to the western United States.

• Height: 1.5 to 2 feet x Spread: 1.5 to 2 feet
• Full sun
• Zone 5-10

Bright silver feathery foliage great for edging. Likes a dry sunny place. Split and replant each year for the showiest mounds. Artemisias are prized for their silver leaves and excellent texture. Fast growing. Can be cut back in spring to control size. Do not cut into old wood - look for buds to start and do not cut below that. Can be sheared during the summer if needed - new foliage will flush out quickly

• Height: 10”-14" x Spread: 2’
• Full sun
• Zone 4-8

A superior recent introduction, this plant exhibits a remarkable range of adaptability, being equally at home as a ground cover in a coastal garden or a frigid mountain planting. The felt-like white foliage provides a fine carpet to plant under other xeric perennials. Prompt deadheading of the white flower spikes in midsummer will maintain its rug-like look. Well adapted to varying soil types and watering regimes.

• Height: 6” x  Spread: 18”
• Full sun
• Zone 3-9