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About Our Perennials
All of JPN's perennials are northern grown, which translates to improved hardiness for those of us gardening in less temperate climates (all are hardy to zone 5 and lower). We strive to produce the finest plants while keeping prices as low as possible. You'll find many of our perennials are priced at $8.95, and most are potted in 3qt. (i.e., trade gallon) pots. Some of the perennial links have as many as four photos, so be sure to visit them all. We have many other varieties available, so if there is something you don't see in our online catalog, please call - we either have it on hand, or perhaps we can procure it for you elsewhere. Happy planting!
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ferny, silver foliage alone. An added bonus is its large, 3", phosphorescent-yellow blooms from June through July, which make the perfect landing pad for butterflies. Unlike other Achilleas which tend to run amok, A. 'Moonshine' forms a tidy clump. Although A. 'Moonshine' has been around awhile it's still immensely popular and deserves a spot in everyone's border. The silver foliage is a great foil for hotter solid reds and oranges like Crocosmia 'Lucifer'. Foliage has a nice aromatic, herby scent.
with lots of impact. It has a tremendously long season of bloom (midsummer thru early fall) and is in no way particular about soil type (it doesn't even mind our clay). In one season a plant will grow to a compact 3-ft by 3-ft clump. Bees love the purple bottle-brush flowers that literally cover the plant. When crushed the leaves have a black licorice scent. It reminds me of Pervoskia without the woodiness. Great for the middle to the back of the border. Combines well with Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm', Achillea 'Moonshine', and shorter Asters. Easy! 
With the glossiest, near-black leaves and interesting scalloped edges, what's not to love? Nice groundcover for shade and would work well paired with Mukdenia or as a contrast to the peachy leaves of Heuchera 'Caramel'. Deep blue flowers in spring attract both hummingbirds and butterflies. A must have.
Until established, this particular Ajuga is more of a clump-former, but after a few years you'll have a dense weed-smothering groundcover. Great for under trees where competition from roots and low light levels make growing anything (even weeds) a challenge. In spring as an added bonus flower-spikes of gentian blue appear. Nice large glossy leaves.
foliage is almost feathery, a texture that is difficult to find in a hardy perennial. One of the main assets of this plant is its fabulous fall color - a bold yellow tinted chartreuse. Great in combination with Sedum 'Autumn Fire',grasses of medium height (Pennisetums, Miscanthus, etc.) or in front of a purple-leaved Cotinus. A great addition to fall designs. Please note that the Amsonias are noted for their late emergence in spring. 
A. tabernaemontana is slightly shorter and reportedly hardier than A. hubrichtii. Fantabulous fall color is again a main feature of this hardy staple. A. tabernaemontana isn't quite as billowy, but it also doesn't need staking. 
foliage. The blooms almost seem to dance in the wind. They're appearance comes at a welcome time in our garden - just after the summer lull and before the Chrysanthemums. My patch (which has multiplied enormously from three plants) does quite well in afternoon shade. A. hupehensis tends to break dormancy later in the spring. 
and of the purest white. They bloom much earlier (early June for us) and spread by rhizomes, making them the perfect groundcover for partial shade. I have mine on a difficult north slope. Even when they're not in bloom they have a tidy, weed-smothering foliage.
the larger Anthemis 'Kelwayi' which tends to be a bit rangy. A. 'Charme' was selected by Inspiration Plants for its compact habit. The golden daisy-like flowers begin in early summer and bloom profusely for several months. Nice color impact for the front of the border.
a walkway. The flowers are a bright pink held atop nice evergreen grassy foliage, which will mature to a tidy dense clump. These bloom over a considerably long period starting in mid-spring, especially if kept deadheaded. The bright flowers appear on thin, leafless stalks. Plant 'Bloodstone' where you can enjoy its diminutive stature and colorful blooms. 
darling to nestle in amongst the hostas. Feathery white blooms appear in early to midsummer. The glossy foliage is quite attractive even when the plant isn't in bloom. The best surprise is its golden fall color. (1 quart)
Think of this as a giant white Astilbe. Its hearty constitution makes it a great replacement for a shrub in the perennial border.The flowers appear in mid-summer on long feathery panicles. Makes a nice specimen plant in the shade garden and a great accent in full sun as well. 1 1/2 gallon 
enough room to accomodate the larger Aruncus dioicus, here's the perfect plant solution. Aruncus 'Misty Lace' only reaches 2-3 feet in height. All the drama of the larger species, in a more compact form. The stems of A. 'Misty Lace' also have incredible red color. Heat and humidity tolerant. 
bursting with light blue blossoms beginning in late summer and continuing through mid-fall. Nice combined with grasses of medium height and any of the Sedums (especially Sedum sieboldii). Shows excellent resistance to mildew and rust.
bursting with semi-double purple blossoms beginning in late summer and continuing through mid-fall. Nice combined with grasses of medium height and any of the Sedums (especially Sedum sieboldii). Shows excellent resistance to mildew and rust.
In early fall, Aster 'Wood's Light Pink' is covered in light pink, semi-double flowers. I love the 'shock' of color it provides in the early fall landscape. Great planted en masse. Shows excellent resistance to mildew and rust.
we could grow Heaths and Heathers here in Jo Daviess County, but our alkaline clay soil doesn't seem to be to their liking (judging by the number I've killed). Finally a possible substitue, albeit with blooms in late summer and early fall. Prostrate, woody (almost shrub-like) plants are smothered in dainty white blossoms. Mildew resistant and drought tolerant once established. 
are of the hottest pink imaginable in a hardy perennial. I recommend a late spring shearing to keep the plants compact, although even then they still require staking. As showy as this plant is in bloom it's a small price to pay. One of the best companions to Boltonia.
Astilbe. This vigorous selection has multiple pink feathery blossoms in June that gradually fade to brown. For me this has been by far the easiest Astilbe to grow. It's not nearly as demanding as other Astilbe as far as water requirements. 
red-purple. Slightly shorter than its pink sister, and although a great grower it's not quite as robust as 'Vision in Pink'. The leaves have beautiful red-veining throughout the summer. 
showy. As is typical of most Astilbe, 'Ostrich Plume' loves rich, moist soil in a partly shaded location. A fully mature specimen of 'Ostrich' is a sight to behold.
of puffy white clouds. The foliage is a dark green, which makes a nice contrast to the airy white blossoms. Blooms slightly earlier than the others.
vibrant yellow blossoms of Aurinia are such a welcome sight in early spring. 'Summit™' boasts of even earlier blooms on more compact uniform plants - none of the floppiness of the other Aurinias. The silver-grey foliage is attractive even when not in bloom. Great as a groundcover in sun, and even better if you have a rocky nook to tuck them in to. This is a seed strain, so I would assume it will resow like the other Aurinias.