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Baptisia australis
Baptisia 'Midnight Prairie Blues'
Baptisia 'Solar Flare Prairie Blues'
Baptisia 'Starlight Prairie Blues'
Baptisia 'Twilight Prairie Blues'
Belamcanda chinensis
Belamcanda 'Hello Yellow'
Bergenia 'Lunar Glow'
Boltonia 'Snowbank'
Brunnera 'Emerald Mist'
Brunnera 'Jack Frost'
Brunnera 'King's Randsom'
Brunnera 'Looking Glass
Brunnera 'Spring Yellow'
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BAPTISIA. Sun to part shade; blooms
mid-spring; black seed pods used in dried arrangements.
alba. Erect 12” racemes of white, pea-like
flowers top 3-4’ stalks. Native of dry woods. Shear after
bloom.
a. ‘Wayne’s World.’ Dramatic 18” purple flower
stalks with white flowers appear in spring. Grows 3-4’.
australis, Wild or Blue Indigo. 4-5'; showy
racemes of pea shaped indigo-blue flowers; blue-green
foliage, Missouri native. 2010 Perennial Plant of the Year.
leucantha (lactea) , Prairie Baptisia.
Stately 3-4’ tall native with white flowers in June. black
pods for good for arrangements.
minor (australis var. minor). Indigo blue
flowers on mini plants. 15-24”.
sphaerocarpa 'Screaming Yellow,’ Yellow Wild
Indigo. Brilliant spires of golden yellow create a
spectacular display in spring. Profuse bloomer. Deep green
interesting foliage creates a compact rounded plant. 2-3’
tall, 2’ wide.
‘Carolina Moonlight.’ Stunning spring bloom of
large 12” racemes of butter yellow flowers are followed by
another fabulous display of showy seed pods. The large pods
are charcoal black. Grows 3-4’.
‘Purple Smoke.’ Spikes of long-lasting purple
sweet-pea-like flowers bloom in summer. Striking gray-green
leaves and purplish black stems on this new, beautiful
shrub-like perennial. Grows to 3’. Good cut flower, attracts
butterflies. Tolerant of light shade.
‘Midnight Prairie Blues.’ Majestic spires of
deep periwinkle blue blossoms create a regal display. Very
upright habit. Sun to part shade. Height 48-60”.
‘Solar Flare.’ Tall spikes of brilliant lemon
yellow spiked flowers fade to deep orange as they age,. The
deep orange petals beautifully set off the bright yellow
providing a striking effect. Sun to part shade. Height
36-48”.
‘Starlight Prairie Blues.’ A cross between
B. australis and B. sphaerocarpa.
One of the most trouble-free varieties in the A-Z of the
perennial border. Unique bi-colored florets of lavender-blue
and butter cream, with a touch of yellow at the center of
the pea-like flower blooms, on gentle arching stems that
reach 38” in May and June. Grow in full sun in well drained
soil. Tolerates drought and poor soils.
‘Twilight Prairie Blues.’ Occasionally
crossbreeding of genetically different plants results in a
creation that exhibits ‘hybrid vigor’. The plant will be
extremely vigorous or have other superior qualities. You
might have heard of corn stalks that grows 20 feet. Now we
have ‘Twilight Prairie Blues, a spectacular beauty with
multitudes of huge flowers. At maturity, almost 100, 32”
long flower spikes are covered with unique deep
violet-purple blossoms highlighted by lemon-yellow. Grows
4-5’.
BEGONIA, Hardy Begonia. Shade; blooms summer.
grandis: 10"; masses of pink flowers all summer; one of the
last to emerge in spring.
grandis ‘Heron’s Pirouette.’ Unusually large pink flowers
grace plants all summer.
BELAMCANDA, Blackberry Lily. Sun/partial
shade; blooms July-August.
chinensis.’ 2-3'; clusters of blooms that are yellow with
orange-red spots; sword-shaped leaves, shiny black round
seeds emerge from pods and persist in clusters, great in
dried flower arrangements; seeds look like blackberries.
c. ‘Hello Yellow.’ Multitudes of yellow, unspotted flowers
appear in the summer on compact 18-24 inch plants followed
by numerous black seeds that resemble blackberries. Showy
all fall and winter.
BERGENIA, Pig Squeak. Shade/partial shade.
Evergreen clump forming plants with thick leathery rounded
leaves that turns burgundy in fall. Clusters of tiny cup
shaped flowers appear in spring. Flowers and leaves are
lovely in arrangements. Likes a rich, moist soil, and water
during drought and heat.
‘Bressingham Ruby.’ Deep rosy red flowers in
spring. Dark green to reddish foliage.
‘Lunar Glow.’ New leaves unfurl a creamy
yellow in the spring and hold the light yellow look
throughout the summer. 'Lunar Glow' has the traditional
bold, evergreen leaves of the Bergenia in addition to lovely
dark pink flowers in the spring and burgundy red winter
leaves.
‘Magic Giant.’ Huge purple-tinted leaves turn
purple-bronze in the winter. Rosy-pink flowers bloom on red
stems. Height 16”
‘New Hybrid’. The large, shiny evergreen
leaves on this plant provide good foliage contrast I shady
gardens. The flowers bloom rose, pink and red in the spring
and the leaves turn maroon in the fall. Reaches 12 inches
tall and wide. Grow in part to full shade. Grow in
semi-moist well drained soil.
‘Rosi Ruffles.’ Interesting toothed leaves are
topped with rosy-pink flowers that reblooms through frost.
Compact plants to 12”.
‘Solar Flare.’ Lovely clumping round leaf
bergenia. Outstanding with its cream-edged variegation which
turned to pink tones in fall. Variegation show most in
cooler weather. Rosy pink flowers bloom in spring. Easy to
grow in shade to part shade, in rich, moist, well drained
soil. Reaches 15” tall and wide.
‘Winter Glow.’ Evergreen, cabbage-like leaves.
Turns reddish-bronze in fall and winter. Bright red flowers
in clusters. Durable groundcover.
BERKHEYA ‘Silver Spike.’ 4” purple white
daisies with purple centers bloom dramatically from upright,
thistle-like plants with silver-backed leaves. Height 24”.
BLETILLA, Hardy Orchid. Shade/partial shade;
blooms spring to early summer; a beautiful orchid that is
hardy and reasonably easy to grow given rich soil and
adequate moisture; excellent in a woodland setting; bulbs
will multiply over the years, making lovely colonies.
ochracea. Creamy yellow flowers are
highlighted with a purple and yellow speckled lip. Flower
stalks can be up to 20” tall giving the plant a wispy look.
Needs morning or filtered sun.
ochracae ‘Chinese Butterfly’. Creamy yellow
flowers, accented by a dotted, maroon lip top delicate
wands. Flowers appear in spring and continue well into
summer. Grows 1-2’.
striata. Exquisite pink flowers; 9-15”.
striata ‘Alba.’ White form of above.
s. ‘Big Bob.’ 2” rose lavender blooms with
white and dark lavender highlights on the lip. Long
sword-like leaves are wide at the base so they fill out a
garden nicely. Height 36”.
yokohama ‘Kate.’ Clusters of light pink
flowers with yellow margins on the lower lip. Makes an
excellent cut flower with clusters of the corsage-type
flowers on each stem. Height 10-16”.
BOLTONIA, Boltons Aster. sun; blooms late
summer; native to Missouri. Excellent cut flower.
a. ‘Pink Beauty.’ Soft pink, daisy-like
flowers n late summer and fall. 4-5’
a. 'Snowbank.’ 5'; masses of small white
flowers in fall on tall upright plant. Selected as a ‘Plant
of Merit’ by the Missouri Botanical Gardens for its
outstanding qualities.
BRUNNERA, Siberian Bugloss. Shade to part
shade/ blooms May-June; prefers moist soil but tolerant of
many conditions. Delightful, tiny clusters of small blue
flowers resembling forget-me-nots. Ideal for a woodland
setting or the shady border. Designated a Missouri Botanical
Garden’s ‘Plant of Merit’ for it’s outstanding qualities.
macrophylla. 12-18"; azure blue flowers.
m. ‘Dawson’s White.’ Wide, irregular creamy white margins on
dark green leaves. 16”.
m. ‘Diane’s Gold.’ Chartreuse leaves hold
their color all summer long! Sky blue flowers bloom in
Spring adding a lovely contrast to the electric foliage.
Height 12-17”. A bright addition to the shady garden.
m. ‘Emerald Mist.’ A beautiful green is
encircled by a collar of silver on the foliage. Flowers are
a small forget-me-not type of baby blue. Known for their
shad tolerance and lovely blooms, this Brunnera is no
exception. Height 12-15”, spread 12-15”.
m. ‘Hadspen Cream’ Creamy-white margins make this variegated
Brunnera a winner! Height 12”
m. ‘Jack Frost.’ The plant displays a frosty
silver overlay with light green veinations. Leaves resemble
crackled porcelain and shimmer in the garden creating a
shining contrast against companion plants and its blue
spring flowers.
m. ‘King’s Randsom.’ Leaves display a wide,
creamy yellow margin and light cream frosting over the
remainder of the silver leaves. After the dainty blue
forget-me-not type flowers are produced in spring, the
margins lighten to creamy white.
m. 'Looking Glass.’ Shimmering sterling
silver leaves reflect all rays of light. An impressive 12-15
inches tall, the leaves sometimes will curl under adding a
softness to its mounded form. Clusters of tiny Wedgewood
blue, forget-me-not type flowers float above the foliage in
spring.
m. ‘Mr. Morse.’ Similar to Jack Frost, this
selection produces tiny, white, forget-me-not type flowers
in mid to late spring. The heart-shaped leaves have a silver
overlay and prominent green veining. Grows 12 - 15 inches
tall and wide. Grow in full to part shade with adequate
moisture. Deer resistant.
m. ‘Spring Yellow’. Adding to our extensive
collection of Heartleaf Brunnera is this colorful new yellow
cultivar. It's at its best in the springtime when the
foliage is a delightful light yellow, topped by panicles of
baby blue, forget-me-not like flowers. As the temperatures
warm up, the leaves turn green.
m. ‘Starry Eyes.’ Tiny white flowers with a
sky-blue edge form spectacular floral sprays in late spring
to early summer, perfect for adding color and brightness of
the moist shade garden. Grows 12 to 15 inches tall and wide.
m. ‘Variegata.’ 15” light blue flowers;
leaves variegated with clear white edges; burns in direct
sun.
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