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Astilbe x thunbergii – Straussenfeder – Ostrich Plume Japanese Astilbe
Magnificent in bloom with unique cascading peach-colored blossoms, shade perennial.
Achillea – Milly Rock Red Yarrow
Stunning red blossoms highlighted with yellow spring-fall, on short 12" tall plants.
Achillea – Milly Rock Rose Yarrow
Rosy blossoms all season on short 10-12" easy care sun perennial.
Achillea – Milly Rock Trio Yarrow
A rainbow of color in this great deal, 3 plants in 1 pot, sun perennials.
Achillea – Milly Rock Yellow Terracotta Yarrow
Rich yellow flowers with peach and orange undertones, easy sun perennial.
Astilbe – Go Go Red Reblooming False Spirea
First Reblooming Red Astilbe! Long-lived Shade perennial.
Astilbe – Mighty Pip False Spirea
Excellent performer, staff favorite, highly recommended.
Astilbe – Red Sentinal False Spirea
Considered one of the best for years, shade perennial.
Baptisia – Lunar Eclipse False Indigo
Dramatic multi-toned spires of white, icy-blue to deep blue, long-lived perennial.
Chionanthus virginicus – Fringe Tree
Missouri native tree with elaborate blooms.
Coreopsis – Li’l Bang Daybreak Tickseed
Stunning blossoms just keep coming, member of the 2025 Perennial Of The Year Li'l Bang Tickseed Series.
Coreopsis – Li’l Bang Starlight Tickseed
Fascinating flowers change color, 2025 Perennial Of The Year Li'l Bang Tickseed Series.
Coreopsis – Li’l Bang Starstruck Tickseed
Brilliant blossoms, 2025 Perennial Of The Year Li'l Bang Tickseed Series.
Echinacea – Pretty Parasols Coneflower
5+ months of striking two-toned blossoms. Staff favorite.
Liatris pycnostachya – Lavender Glowsticks Prairie Blazing Star
Spectacular 2' long purple flower spikes can be more than 1/2 of the 4' plant.
Lonicera sempervirens – Coral Honeysuckle
Easy to grow Missouri native vine.
Nepeta – Cat’s Pajamas Catmint
A purr-fect perennial it brings loads of dark indigo blue flowers.
Packera obovata – Squaw Weed
Fantastic MO native evergreen ground cover for sun or shade.
Penstemon – Blackbeard Beardtongue
Ahoy matey! You'll be in on the treasure with this jewel.
Penstemon digitalis – Smooth White Beardtongue
An important food source for pollinators.
Salvia – Blue By You Meadow Sage
2024 Perennial Of The Year, a vast improvement over old varieties.
Salvia – Color Spires Crystal Blue Sage
Crystal blue flowers unlike any other.
Senecio aureus – Golden Groundsel
Dream plant for tough dry shade spots.
Spigelia marilandica – Apple Slices Indian Pink
Wildly popular among plant enthusiasts and highly sought after.
Spigelia marilandica – Little Red Head Indian Pink
Superior selection of our Missouri native Indian Pink with vibrant crimson trumpets.
Aquilegia canadensis – Columbine
Charming, dangling blossoms of red and yellow.
Asclepias sullivantii – Prairie Milkweed
Important food source for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.
Astilbe – Fanal False Spirea
Long-time favorite red shade perennial.
Baptisia australis – Blue Indigo
A Missouri native adored for its indigo blossoms.
Calamintha – Calamint
2021 Perennial Plant Association Perennial Plant Of the Year. Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Of Merit. Sun-loving perennial.
Coreopsis – Uptick Gold and Bronze Tickseed
Far superior than older varieties.
Coreopsis – Uptick Red Tickseed
Far superior than older varieties, nonstop blooms, hardy perennial.
Coreopsis Charlize – Tickseed
Rich lemon yellow pompoms.
Echinacea – Dark Shadows Wicked Coneflower
Bright petals contrast against dark cones and stems.
Echinacea – Prima Ruby Coneflower
Large red petals surround dark, almost black, cones.