Sun-loving Perennials

These are plants that do well with at least a half day of sun, but they will also do well in light shade if they have morning sun.

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Acorus gramineus 'Kin Gin Chu Ya' This old and very rare Japanese classical cultivar has irregular variegation of white and yellow along with green. The name means silver-gold-morning-evening. The Japanese sweet flag is an important landscape plant for the water's edge in Japanese... [ More Info ] SKU: #997 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $22.00 Add to Cart

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Acorus gramineus 'Omogo' This Japanese sweet flag is much taller than the common form (to about 15") but the leaves are still narrow and elegant. This form was first collected at Omogo, in Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku, Japan, growing in a mountain stream. The Japanese sweet ... [ More Info ] SKU: #855 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $16.00 Add to Cart

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Aster ageratoides 'Ezo Murasaki' This is the most beautiful perennial in bloom for us in November. The plants grow to about 2 feet tall, covered with deep purple daisy flowers with yellow-green centers in late October and November. The flowers are highly frost-resistant. Thrives ... [ More Info ] SKU: #783 3.5" pot  (1 ) $16.00 Add to Cart

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Caryopteris divaricata 'Blue Butterflies' The species form of this plant is a beautiful summer-blooming perennial for sun or light shade, growing to about 6 feet tall. This selection from Japan was found by Mr. Shinri Wakaiki who selected it for its rich, deep blue flowers. Needs good draina... [ More Info ] SKU: #821 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $16.00 Add to Cart

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Caryopteris divaricata 'Pink Butterfly' The species form of this plant is a beautiful summer-blooming perennial for sun or light shade, growing to about 6 feet tall, with blue flowers. This selection from Japan was selected at Kyushu Sanso En for its soft pink flowers. Needs good drainage ... [ More Info ] SKU: #866 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $16.00 Add to Cart

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Caryopteris divaricata 'Pink Illumination' The species form of this plant is a beautiful summer-blooming perennial for sun or light shade, growing to about 5 feet tall, with blue flowers. This selection from Japan was selected at Kyushu Sanso En for its soft pink flowers and variegated foliag... [ More Info ] SKU: #875 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $20.00 Add to Cart

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Cirsium japonicum, variegated NEW! This relatively gentle thistle is found native throughout much of Japan, where it is often cultivated as a cut flower. The spines are not vicious, and the fall-blooming flowers are long-lasting and beautiful. This very rare variegated form is desirab... [ More Info ] SKU: #7619 3.5" pot  (1 ) $28.00 Add to Cart

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Eupatorium fortunei 'Pink Elegance' This variegated form of a common NE Asian perennial takes a good plant and makes it truly exciting. The species is a stately, easy perennial to about 3-4 feet, with pink fuzzy flowers in early fall. This selection has a cream to white leaf margin, wh... [ More Info ] SKU: #857 3.5" pot  (1 ) $16.00 Add to Cart

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Eupatorium fortunei, white-flowered form This white-flowered form of a common NE Asian perennial is a new variation of a desirable fall-blooming perennial. The species is a stately, easy perennial to about 3-4 feet, with pink fuzzy flowers in early fall. This selection has large clusters o... [ More Info ] SKU: #859 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $15.00 Add to Cart

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Eupatorium fortunei, yellow margin NEW! New variegated form of a NE Asian perennial takes a good plant and makes it truly exciting. Stately, easy perennial grows to about 3-4' with pink fuzzy flowers in early fall. Easy in moist soil in sun or light shade. This new selection has pale yello... [ More Info ] SKU: #7723 3.5" pot  (1 ) $22.00 Add to Cart

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Iris sanguinea, dark purple flower Korean iris that loves wet soil, but will do well in ordinary garden soil that's not too dry. Normally has showy blue flowers in June above the leaves; this selection has darker purple flowers. 2-3' tall. Likes sun but light shade is acceptable if it... [ More Info ] SKU: #7724 3.5" pot  (1 ) $15.00 Add to Cart

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Iris sanguinea, wild source Korea This iris loves wet soil, but will do well in ordinary garden soil if it is not too dry. It blooms in June in that gap between the spring and summer flowers when any beautiful flower is doubly welcome. The showy blue flowers stand above the leaves, 2... [ More Info ] SKU: #7278 3.5" pot  (1 ) $15.00 Add to Cart

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Lycoris sanguinea Neglected but beautiful September-blooming bulb from Japan, with clusters of showy orange-red flowers. Leaves appear in spring, disappear by summer. Likes moist, well-drained soil in light shade. Plant the bulbs only an inch or two deep; they don't b... [ More Info ] SKU: #374 3.5 inch pot  (1 ) $14.00 Add to Cart

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Lycoris sanguinea var. kiusiana A rarely seen but very beautiful southern Japanese surprise lily with large, showy flowers, pale orange, in September. Likes rich soil that doesn't get too dry in sun or light shade. Leaves appear in winter or spring and disappear by summer. Plant th... [ More Info ] SKU: #375 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $16.00 Add to Cart

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Sanguisorba tenuifolia var. purpurea NEW! This is one of the most beautiful Japanese perennials for late summer bloom. The graceful stems grow to about 4' tall on older plants, with pinnately compound leaves on the lower part of the stem. The purple-red cylindrical flower heads bloom at the ... [ More Info ] SKU: #7679 3.5" pot  (1 ) $12.00 Add to Cart

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Serratula coronata NEW! Widespread Asian composite popular for medicinal use, with pretty rose-pink flowers like a batchelor's button in fall. The upright stems grow from a woody rootstock a foot or two tall. Any decent soil in sun or light shade. USDA Zones 5-9 3.5" pot... [ More Info ] SKU: #7728 3.5" pot  (1 ) $15.00 Add to Cart

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