Hardy Perennials

A hybrid between Solidago canadensis and Aster ptarmicoides, a refreshing change from the weedier species of Solidago. Growing to around 75 cm (2½ feet), and with pale yellow, larger flower, this is a good border perennial.

An unusual cultivar which makes an ideal plant for sun to part shade. The brightly variegated foliage on zig zag stems is topped by sprays of small yellow flowers in late summer.

Tall species of Golden Rod with upright spikes of yellow flowers from June-September.

Early flowering compact form with masses of double white flowers in late summer to autumn, ideal for the front of a sunny border in well-drained soil.

(Aster.) A vigourous spreading plant, ideal for covering slopes and banks or cascading over a low wall with its prostrate stems which are covered in small white flowers in Sept.

This graceful species has tall, purple-tinted stems topped by widely branched airy panicles of tiny pale lilac flowers with prominent yellow stamens from July to September.

A tall Japanese species, with tall stiff stems carrying masses of small, downward facing purple-pink flowers with yellow anthers in midsummer. Sun to part-shade with a cool moist root run.

Woodland plant related to the Heuchera with hairy leaves which sometimes carry baby plants.

This white flowered form makes the usual clump of garlic-smelling leaves, but instead of the normal pink-mauve flowers, tall stems carry umbells of pure white flowers over a long period in summer.

Beautiful, almond-scented creamy-white flowers are held above narrow foliage from mid-late summer. This bulbous plant from South Africa likes a sunny spot in very free draining soil.