Perennials

(Angelica archangelica) Perennial Biennial. 60-90 days. Angelica is an incredibly beautiful and architectural plant in the garden. It is a multifaceted medicinal and culinary herb, with hollow, celery-like stems and...

(Agastache Foeniculum) Perennial. 75-85 days. Zones 4-8. This uplifting little plant grows about 2' to 3' tall and will welcome many pollinators to your garden, especially bumble bees! Anise Hyssop...

(Artemisia absinthium) Perennial. 2 years to maturity. Zones 3-9.  Wormwood Artemisia is an herbaceous perennial that brings texture and colour to the garden, with aromatic dusty grey-green leaves and yellow-green...

(Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) Tender Perennial. 85 days. Heirloom Artichoke Seeds – 1883. Green Globe Heirloom Artichokes grow into four foot tall plants with green and purple leaves. The thick flavourful heads...

(Kolkwitzia amabilis) Perennial. Deciduous. Zones 4-8. The Beauty Bush lives up to its name with an impressive fountain-like spray of pink blossoms in a long-lasting Spring display! Even when the...

(Monarda citriodora) Perennial. 120 days to maturity.  Welcome pollinators, one and all! Bees, butterflies, moths and hummingbirds will gather en masse around Lemon Mint’s clusters of fragrant lavender flowers. Also...

(Monarda fistulosa) Perennial. Zones 3 - 9 Beautiful lavender, spicy scented flowers which attract many bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. Wild Bergamot has been used in North America for...

(Belamcanda chinensis) Perennial. Zones 4-8.  Also known as Leopard Flower and named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Blackberry Lily is a stunning perennial that will add beautiful colour...

(Buddleja davidii) Perennial. Zones 5-10Butterfly Bush lives up to its name, growing into a large shrub that attracts Swallowtails, Monarchs and a variety of other butterflies and hummingbirds too! Their...

(Nepeta cataria) Perennial. 85 days to maturity. This staple is a voracious ground cover, growing up to 2 feet in height. Yes, cats LOVE it, but it is also a...

(Chamaemelum nobile) Perennial, zones 4-9. 60-65 days to maturity.  This perennial Chamomile grows to 6 inches in height and forms a thick, springy groundcover. Roman Chamomile has become a popular,...

(Trifolium incarnatum) Perennial - Zone 6.  Crimson Clover is a beautiful and beneficial edible ground cover. There are so many reasons to plant clover in your gardens or indoors. A...

(Cephalanthus occidentalis)  Deciduous. Zones 5-10. Eastern Buttonbush, also known as Common Buttonbush or Honeyballs, is an unusual ornamental shrub native to wetlands and marsh conditions. It thrives in swamps and...

(Echinacea purpurea) Perennial. Also, known as purple cone flower, is a stately addition to the garden. Her beautiful, strong (and spiny) presence is telltale of her powerful medicinal talents. Echinacea...

(Echinacea angustifolia)  Perennial. Hardy in zones 3-9Narrowleaf Echinacea is a beautiful cone flower with soft pink petals and an orange center, prized for both its beauty and medicinal super powers. Well-known...

(Tanacetum parthenium) 90-100 days. Perennial. Hardy in zones 5-9 Feverfew is a member of the daisy family, which is native to central and southern Europe. Feverfew has been naturalized in...

(Hibiscus moscheutos) Perennial shrub. Deciduous. Zones 4 - 10 Crimsoneyed Rosemallow, also known as Swamp Mallow, is a vigorous and hardy native perennial that has become a threatened species. Rosemallow grows...

(Hibiscus syriacus) Perennial. Deciduous. Zones 5-8. Hibiscus is often thought of as a tropical flower but amazingly it can be grown in our Northern climate! Rose of Sharon is low...

(Ilex opaca) Evergreen. Zones 5 - 9. American Holly is a classic seasonal decoration used for cuttings and wreath making. Its berry laden boughs have been used for centuries around...

(Hyssopus officinalis) Perennial. Zone 3. 85-90 days. Hyssop produces lovely sprigs of bright blue flowers, that are just irresistible to pollinators! If you grow any fruit or a vegetable garden,...

(Amorpha fruticosa) Perennial. Zones 4 - 9. A lovely North American plant and a great addition to your permaculture landscape! False Indigo is an extremely beautiful and versatile plant. This sumac-like shrub can...

(Anthemis tinctoria) Perennial. Hardy to zone 3.Kelways are great for anywhere you want swaths of colour in the garden. This very easy perennial grows to 2ft and is loaded with...

(Stachys byzantina Linata) Perennial. This plant is amazing! Its woolly leaves and purple flowers bring texture and beauty to the garden and its extensive medicinal qualities make it a must have...

(Lavandula stoechas) Perennial BUT only hardy in zones 8-9. Some varieties of Lavender are too good to pass up. French Lavender, also known as Butterfly Lavender is zone hardy 8-9,...

(Lavandula augustifolia 'Hidcote') Perennial. Hardy in zones 4-8.Hidcote Blue Lavender is a stunning compact version of English Lavender, with silver-green foliage and dark purple blooms. It's been said that the...

(Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead') Perennial. Zones 4 - 9. Munstead Lavender is extremely fragrant! Its dark mauve/blue flowers bloom in early Summer, a beautiful treat for all your sense. Munstead is...

(Lavandula angustifolia Vera) Perennial.  Zones 4-5. This classic heirloom lavender is the best! Extremely fragrant dark blue flowers bloom in early summer and are beautiful in the garden. Perfect for...

(Lavandula latifolia) Perennial BUT only hardy in zones 8-9. Spike Lavender has quite a reputation! Lavandula is the essential oil that gives Lavender most of its pleasantly fragrant qualities, and Spike Lavender has the highest...

(Syringa reticulata) Perennial. Zones 4—9. Oleaceae (Olive) Family. Native range—Eastern Asia. Creamy white flowers with a classic lilac fragrance bloom in early Summer. Its flowers and bark are used in...

(Syringa villosa) Perennial. Zones 3 - 7. Oleaceae (Olive) Family. Native range—Eastern Asia. Flowers are less fragrant than other lilac varieties,  but its white to pink/purple blooms are still quite...

(Lupinus perennis) Perennial. Lupins are a native North American wildflower and grow well throughout the country. The tall spire shaped flowers are most commonly found in blue and pink. Lupins...

(Althaea officinalis) Cold-hardy perennial zone 5-8Marshmallow plants can stand up to 4 feet tall, with beautiful white-rose flowers. In appearance, it's closely related to Hollyhocks, but Marshmallow plants have been used as...

(Asclepias tuberosa) Perennial.  Also known as Orange Milkweed, this native plant holds true to its name! Its beautiful orange flowers, and the nectar within, call to butterflies and hummingbirds from...

(Asclepias syriaca) Perennial. Zone 2-8.Both Common and Swap Milkweed are the preferred flowers for monarch butterfly caterpillars. A great addition to any garden!

(Asclepias speciosa) Perennial Zone 3-8Showy Milkweed is more commonly found in the western half of North America; growing well along streams, dry slopes, open woodland areas, and roadsides on occasion. Showy Milkweed attracts...

(Asclepias incarnata) Perennial (zone 3-8).  The beautiful Swamp Milkweed is native to central and eastern North America. Attractive to Monarch butterflies and needed by them for reproduction.  The flowers have...

(Mentha spp.) Perennial. Common Mint is staple in kitchens around the world! Use for flavouring meats, teas, salads, chocolate etc, in topical preparations light salves and soap.  Each seed packet...

(Pycnanthemum pilosum) Perennial. Zones 4-6.Mountain Mint is a native North American plant. It's not a true mint but has true minty flavour! Grows to 3 feet in height and has...

(Viola tricolor) Perennial, zones 4-9. 65 days to maturityThese happy little faerie flowers will delight young and old! This variety is the true heirloom Jolly Jump-Up, also known as Heart's...

(Papaver nudicaule) Perennial. Hardy to zone 3. This fabulous, mixed poppy blend is great for Northern Gardens! Hardy, self-seeding plants offer large multi-coloured blooms, which are short live, but spectacular!...

(Rosa rugosa) Perennial. Zones 2 - 7. Rosaceae (Rose) Family. Native range—Eastern Asia, widely naturalized in N. America. Rugosa Rose is a beautiful and fragrant flowering shrub, with pink flowers...

(Rudbeckia hirta) Perennial. Zone 3-8. 90-100 days.  A classic garden favourite, Rusbeckia or Black Eyed Susan, grows in almost any soil all by itself! I remember this as one of...

(Ruta graveolens) Perennial. Zones 4-9. Delicate bluish leaves make rue a lovely ornamental. Flowers are small and yellow. Rue plants are 2-3 feet tall.  *Touching this plant can cause skin irritation....

(Caragana aborescens) Perennial. Zones 2 - 7. The quintessential permaculture nitrogen fixer! This member of the pea family supports the plants around it by fixing nitrogen through its roots and...

(Cotinus coggygria) Perennial. Zones 4-9. Deciduous Shrub. Ornamental. Here in Nova Scotia, Smoke Bush is a much loved feature in many, many gardens. This versatile beauty does great in both acid...

Lindera benzoin) Perennial. Zone 4 - 8. Anyone who loves a well stocked spice cupboard will want this incredible plant in their garden. Every part of the Spicebush is intensely aromatic! ...

(Rhus typhina) Deciduous. Zones 3 - 8. Staghorn Sumac is an exotic looking shrub that is both ornamental and wonderfully beneficial to animals and people. It is named for its...

(Valeriana officinalis) Perennial. Common Valerian Root is one of the most well known herbal sedatives. It is commonly found in calming and sleepy time teas. This is an easy to grow plant that...

(Geranium pratense) Perennial. 80-90 days to maturity. Hardy in zones 4-9. Cranesbill Meadow is a small, clump-forming woodland perennial, spreading through underground rhizomes. It can form dense patches that will...

(Hamamelis virginiana) Perennial. Zones 4 - 8. Witch Hazel is a lovely native tree, found mostly on the edges of forests, throughout Eastern North America. Witch Hazel has a long history...