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Cheerful and tough, C. x laxus is the offspring of dwarf, hairy-leaved, mounding C. hirsutus and the upright, hardier C. populifolius. With multitudes of 2-inch white, yellow-centered flowers during summer, and dense enough foliage to suppress weeds. Mature size: 3 feet T & 5 feet W, vigorous, and evergreen. Minimum temperature: 10° F

A seeming contradiction in terms: a vining bleeding heart! But it's one of several. Dainty clusters of narrow, yellow, heart-shaped flowers on a supremely delicate, but vigorous vine; surprises your friends and neighbors — who knew there were vining and yellow bleeding hearts! It blooms from July through October, its fading flowers then...

Elegant, wide, flat fronds, semi-evergreen and arching, have long-fingered and many (polydactyla) pinnae that are crested so that each leaflet appears tasseled at the tip. 3' x 3' Minimum temperature: -30° F

This bright pink, semi-double sasanqua camellia has dark green, shiny evergreen leaves and blooms fall, winter, and spring—hence 'Winter's Joy' at the very least. Upright habit. Mature size: 6 feet tall x 5 feet wide Minimum temperature: -10° F

A sophisticated linearilobum (bamboo-leaved) maple selection with deep red and maroon leaves in spring that hold their color even with some heat. Beautiful and elegant as a textural contrast, striking as a screening plant, all around stand-out cultivar that is charming and sure to leave an impression. Mature size: 8-12 ft T x 6-8 WMinimum...

Double, yellow, and orange-red-tinged flowers hover above charming green foliage from late spring to summer. A favorite of hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Mature size: 10" T x W perennial clump. Minimum temperature: -20° F

In late spring through early summer, very deep crimson-red flowers in wide clusters above glossy green leaves which emerge red in the spring. We love this plant in our dry garden to contrast the silver and yellows of many other drought-tolerant perennials. Grown as perennial in our gardens. Mature size:...

A rock garden perennial that loves dry, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Forms a low, grey-fuzzy mound covered in late spring to midsummer with white, daisy-like blooms blushed with pink/red on the petal reverse. Mature size: 4 in tall x 12 in wide Minimum temperature: -20° F

Gnarled, purplish trunks have slightly grey leaves and, in late winter/early spring, clusters of white urn flowers blushed pink. For this small evergreen shrub/tree to 10' tall, sharp drainage is imperative for best health. Mature size: 10 ft T x 10 ft W Minimum temperature: 5° F

Narrow, powder-blue leaves create an exciting contrast with other forms and textures in the garden. Its round head of stiff, spiny leaves sits atop a trunk to make a sculptural statement. The creamy-white floral display can rise 4 feet above the sphere of foliage. Mature size: 4-5 feet tall & 2 feet wide in...

Mature size: 20 ft T x 15 ft WMinimum temperature: 5° F

Hummingbird favorite and deer-resistant, it's hard to ask for more. Loves hot sun and dry conditions. Blooms in mid-summer. Mature size: 2.5 ft T x 5 ft W Minimum temperature: 0º F, possibly colder

Wiry gray-green leaves are topped with tater-tot-sized one-inch rounded seedheads — yellow (male) or green (female). It slowly makes a clump in the aquatic margin. Minimum temperature: -40° F

A sublime variety of this low-light requirement evergreen perennial with air-brushed variegation at midline culminating in white leaf tips. In the garden Aspidistra will tolerate dry shade (much like Hosta) and form clumps of elegant upright leaves, spreading via rhizome. It also grows well indoors as a potted houseplant. Lucky growers might...

Smooth, dark green, crenelated rosettes slowly form extremely compact mounds. Small, white and red speckled blooms float above in early summer. Native to Greece and nearby regions. 4" tall and slowly spreading. Minimum temperature: 0° F

Like so many tiny swans floating on a placid lake of green foliage...or if you prefer, like fluffy clouds over verdant fields, 'Elfin Swan' will captivate and inspire in partial shade. A sister to Anemone 'Wild Swan', this beauty tops out at 24 inches tall. Striking white, large blooms with large yellow...