Van Bourgondien

Garden Guide Perennials

Varieties

Blue Sea Holly

See Eryngium

Brunnera macrophylla

(Forget-Me-Not) Plant in fertile, moist soil in partial shade to full sun. Space 24" apart. Water well and cut back after flowering to encourage a second blooming. Divide in spring. Grows 12-15" tall. Blooms May-June. Hardy in zones 3a

Bugbane

See Cimicifuga

Bugleweed

See Ajuga

Butterfly Plant

See Asclepias

Calamagrostis acutiflora

(Feather Reed Grass) Plant in full sun to light shade. Prefers moist, welldrained, fertile soil, but will tolerate heavier clay soils and drier sites. Fertilizer may be required to produce maximum height. Low fertility will result in shorter plants. Blooms June-July. Hardy in zones 5-8.

Campanula

(Bellflower) Plant in spring or fall in full sun to full shade in well-drained humus soil. Space plants 12-20" apart. After 3-4 years, divide plant in spring or fall. Remove spent flower stems after blooming. Grows 12-20" tall and 12-18" wide. When grown in the shade, plants will be taller than those grown in full sun. Blooms July-August. Hardy in zones 3-10.

Candy Lily

See Pardancanda norisii

Cardinal Flower

See Lobelia fulgens

Carex

(Sedge) Excellent, low maintenance groundcover for hot, dry areas of the garden. Plant in any soil in full sun to partial shade; space approximately 8" apart. Grows 9-12" tall. Hardy in zones 5-9.