Aster dumosus 'Wood's Purple'

The new standard to measure all hardy hydrangeas. Upright panicles are packed with florets which transform from pure white to rich pomegranate-pink. Its thick, sturdy stems hold up the beautiful flowers.

The foliage is a pretty blue-green color and has unique shape. White flower clusters are abundant in early summer. Fall color is a spectrum of yellow, orange and purple.

Fuzzy, chartreuse to lime green, nearly evergreen foliage erupts in September with white fountains of pure white flowers continuing until frost. A very easy-care plant tolerant of dry shade and a wide variety of conditions.

Abundance of rose-pink fruit in July, showy into fall. Compact, spreading shape.

Clusters of deliciously scented, bubblegum pink flowers begin to bloom in early summer filling the garden with a sweet fragrance until fall.

To start out, the leaves emerge brilliant white. Then over the course of weeks these gradually transform to an attractive green and cream color. Attract lots of attention as it brings brightness to your shade garden. Lavender flowers.

Clean attractive foliage, appears to be resistant to the die back that afflicts other yellow twig dogwoods. Rounded shape.

The rich burgundy foliage is persistent from spring until fall on this miniature Ninebark. Clusters of white blooms appear in the spring. The small stature lends itself to easy placement in any garden. Mildew resistant.

Dense, low, dark green foliage. Prune early spring. White flowers in June and July. Acid soil. Rounded in form.