Pachysandra procumbens

Shade-loving, native groundcover that stays evergreen to semi-evergreen. Slow-spreading with attractive, mottled blue-green/bronzy-silver foliage and fragrant white blooms in April. Deer and drought resistant.

H: 8 Inches  ·   S: 18 Inches  ·   Zone: 5

Pachysandra terminalis

Japanese Spurge has leaves that are like green parasols. It spreads rapidly to form a dense evergreen mat. Pachysandra terminalis has greenish-white flower spikes in spring which add an extra element of interest.

H: 8 Inches  ·   S: 18 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Packera aurea

Clumps of yellow daisies are held on sturdy stems above green pinnate leaves in April and May. Very wet site tolerant so good in bogs and around streams and ponds.

H: 24 Inches  ·   S: 18 Inches  ·   Zone: 4

Packera obovata

An incredibly underappreciated perennial native wildflower known for its early April bloom time, appearing often in slightly disturbed, woodland habitats with partial sun and dry to mesic soils. An important source of nectar for early emerging spring pollinators. Makes a good deer-resistant lawn replacement or groundcover where it will happily naturalize. Drought and heavy shade tolerant.

H: 12 Inches  ·   S: 8 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Paeonia 'Bowl of Beauty'

'Bowl of Beauty' Herbaceous Peony blooms in late spring and makes a beautiful show with fuchsia pink anemone-form flowers. The dark pink guard petals surround creamy-yellow petaloids. Paeonia 'Bowl of Beauty' makes an excellent long stemmed cut flower, with an attractive fragrance.

H: 24 Inches  ·   S: 36 Inches  ·   Zone: 4

Paeonia 'Buckeye Belle'

'Buckeye Belle' Garden Peony blooms in May, producing stunning dark maroon red semi-double flowers made more showy by the large bright yellow stamens. Paeonia 'Buckeye Belle' is considered an early season bloomer and was introduced by Mains in 1956 so it has clearly stood the test of time. Bring it into the house as a cut flower and enjoy the fragrance.

H: 24 Inches  ·   S: 30 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Paeonia 'Coral Charm' PP4247

'Coral Charm' Garden Peony has lovely semi-double bright coral blooms opening in May and June. Peonies bloom for an extended period, and make great cut flowers with a subtle scent that takes many of us back to our childhood memories. Paeonia 'Coral Charm' won the 1986 Gold Medal of the American Peony Society. A Wissing-Klehm selection.

H: 36 Inches  ·   S: 24 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Paeonia 'Coral Sunset'

'Coral Sunset' Garden Peony blooms in May and early June, with deep coral semi-double flowers accented by large deep yellow stamens. Coral pink is an unusual color breakthrough for Peonies, and Paeonia 'Coral Sunset' is Roy Klehm's favorite one (and he should know, since he introduced almost all of them). Lovely subtle scent, and a great cut flower.

H: 32 Inches  ·   S: 24 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Paeonia 'Dr Alexander Fleming'

Frilly, vibrant pink, double-petal flowers appear over medium-green, deeply lobed foliage from May to June. Sturdy, upright stalks. Fragrant. Ideal for cut flower arrangements. Drought tolerant once established.

H: 30 Inches  ·   S: 18 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Paeonia 'Duchesse de Nemours'

'Duchesse de Nemours' Herbaceous Peony is a classic double white which originated in France in the 1800s. The large pure white flowers have a nice fragrance, and are produced in big numbers in late spring on established plants.

H: 34 Inches  ·   S: 24 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Paeonia 'Early Scout'

'Early Scout' Fernleaf Peony is one of the earliest Peonies in the garden. The foliage is finely dissected ("fern-like') and is topped by single deep red blossoms in May. The vivid red color is set off by the bright yellow stamens and Paeonia 'Early Scout' makes an excellent addition to flower arrangements. 'Early Scout' won a gold medal from the American Peony Society.

H: 24 Inches  ·   S: 24 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Paeonia 'Festiva Maxima'

'Festiva Maxima' Herbaceous Peony has fragrant double white flower with red speckles. This is a classic Peony which has come back into popular use. It was originally bred for the cut flower trade.

H: 34 Inches  ·   S: 24 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Paeonia 'Flame'

'Flame' Herbaceous Peony is a single red flowered, early blooming classic perennial. The guard petals are bright rose-red, surrounding the showy yellow stamens. In addition to making a great cut flower, Paeonia 'Flame' is a good source of pollen and nectar for bees and insects.

H: 24 Inches  ·   S: 36 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Paeonia 'Green Lotus'

H: 26 Inches  ·   S: 26 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Paeonia 'Immaculate'

'Immaculate' Herbaceous Peony produces semi-double ivory white flowers which have an attractive fragrance. Try it as a cut flower, so you get to enjoy the fragrance more. 'Immaculate' Peony blooms in May and June.

H: 36 Inches  ·   S: 36 Inches  ·   Zone: 4

Paeonia 'Kansas'

'Kansas' has double watermelon-red blooms and is an early season bloomer. It makes a lovely cut flower.

H: 34 Inches  ·   S: 24 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Paeonia 'Karl Rosenfield'

'Karl Rosenfield' Garden Peony has double red blooms. It blooms early in the season (May and June), which makes the double flowers last better because of the cooler temperatures.

H: 34 Inches  ·   S: 24 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Paeonia 'Krinkled White'

Krinkled White' Herbaceous Peony has large single white blooms with bright yellow stamens. This makes an excellent addition to cut flower arrangements. 'Krinkled White' Peony blooms late in the season.

H: 30 Inches  ·   S: 24 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Paeonia 'Paula Fay'

'Paula Fay' Herbaceous Peony has semi-double shocking pink blooms with gold stamenoids. With the bright yellow center, the pink petals are particularly showy. It blooms in mid season.

H: 30 Inches  ·   S: 20 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Paeonia 'Raspberry Sundae'

'Raspberry Sundae' Herbaceous Peony blooms in May and June, producing "bomb-shaped" blooms of a soft pink accented by center petals of raspberry and cream. The form of the flower is very striking, and makes Paeonia 'Raspberry Sundae' an especially showy cut flower. Like so many other fantastic Peonies, this beauty comes from Klehm Nurseries of Illinois.

H: 30 Inches  ·   S: 30 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Paeonia 'Red Charm'

Double 'bomb form' scarlet red flowers over green foliage in late spring. A good fragrant cut flower.

H: 36 Inches  ·   S: 30 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Paeonia 'Sarah Bernhardt'

'Sarah Bernhardt' Garden Peony has double pink blooms. The fragrance is good and the early season blooms make great cutflowers.

H: 34 Inches  ·   S: 24 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Paeonia 'Shirley Temple'

'Shirley Temple' Garden Peony has double white flowers which are very showy. The fragrance is excellent, and since it blooms early in May and June, the double flower performance is dependably good.

H: 34 Inches  ·   S: 24 Inches  ·   Zone: 3

Paeonia lactiflora 'Top Brass'

Creamy buds open midspring in late May to reveal fluffy, globe shaped flowers of multiple colors, with ivory outer petals giving way to a bomb of canary yellow and soft peachy-pink interiors. Deer and rabbit resistant.

H: 30 Inches  ·   S: 30 Inches  ·   Zone: 3