Baptisia australis BLUE FALSE INDIGO Long-lived and deeply rooted perennial with flowers that resemble lupines. Once established, the plants should be left undisturbed. Serves as an excellent foliage plant alone with the additional bonus of good flowers. Leaves are gray green, smooth and cloverlike. May be trimmed after flowering to promote fresh foliage and shape. Thrives in average to infertile soils.

Begonia grandis HARDY BEGONIA Leaves are coppery green with red veins above and ruby red underneath. Reddish buds open into long blooming flowers which are held loosely above the leaves. Developing seeds are ornamental till October. Spreads and remains perennially around by virtue of the bulbils formed in the leaf axils that drop to the ground and grow into plants. Also self sows. Slow to emerge in the spring. Can take any size plant before frost indoors as a houseplant. How nice to have a vigorous perennial begonia that can also be a houseplant. Best in humus rich, moist soil in bright shade.

Belamcanda chinensis  BLACKBERRY LILY

Bellis perennis 'Pomponette' ENGLISH DAISY Forms a small tight clump of broad leaves that are rounded at the tip and grow from the base of the plant. Flowers are semi-double up to1 1/2 in. across. A true 'spring fever" flower, these long-blooming plants may be used as a colorful underplanting for spring bulbs, for edging and smaller grouping. It makes a cheerful flower for planters in any part shade situation. Good cut flower for small bouquets. Requires moist, fertile soil.

Berberis  BARBERRY  I can hear it already.   How can you grow Barberry?  Don’t you know they are invasive?   How irresponsible!  Well, I do agree Berberis thunbergii is invasive and being a hiker here in the northeast United States I have shredded many t-shirts or had the down torn from my winter coat by impenetrable walls of this species and yes it is invasive.  That being said, here at the nursery we understand our responsibility to our native flora and ecosystems and that is why we are careful to only grow varieties of this genus that we feel will be safe.  Ornamental features of Berberis are the various foliage colors and berries in winter.  Uses for these small shrubs are as specimens or short hedgerows.  Most prefer drier conditions in full sun.

Bergenia HEART LEAVED BERGENIA These plants colonize without being invasive and provide an ideal ground cover for small to moderate sized areas. They will grow in any soil that is not wet, but luxuriate in medium heavy soils. Thick leaves are dark green, large and rounded. B. 'Winterglut' turns redder in the winter and foliage holds up well. The newer cultivars: Bergenia 'Bressingham Ruby' and B. (x) 'Britten' both seem to maintain cleaner foliage and vigorous growth.

Boltonia asteroides THOUSAND FLOWERED ASTER These are large plants that have a loose airy feel with tall, erect stems and an abundant show of small daisylike flowers with yellow centers. The narrow 3 - 5 in. blue green leaf is linear to lance shaped with a broadening of leaf just above its center. Plant in groups. Prefer deep, organic soils and although tolerant of drought, likes average moisture.

Brunnera macrophylla SIBERIAN FORGET-ME-NOT These plants need constant soil moisture particularly when grown in brighter positions. Great when used as a woodland plant in a naturalized setting among trees or spring bulbs. Prefers humus loam garden soils. Leaves are dark green, large and rounded, increasing in size as the season progresses. The foliage is neat, clean, and pleasing to the eye, not to forget the accent of familiar tiny blue flowers centered with bright yellow eyes. Brunnera m. 'Jack Frost' is a beautiful sport of Brunnera 'Langtrees' and was introduced by Walter's Gardens. The striking leaves have a pronounced frosty silver overlay with light green veination.

Buddleia BUTTERFLY BUSH A fine addition to a shrub or perennial border. Prefers fertile soil. Attracts butterflies, and makes a fine cut flower. Cut back to 6 -10 in. before spring growth or at least back to live buds. Cutting back in spring will keep plant size controlled over years if desired. This large, arching shrub presents gray green to blue green leaves. Flowers are reminiscent of lilac shaped flowers, but more slender and pointed, with a gentler fragrance. Dead-heading induces continued blooming.