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    ‘Black Scallop’ bugleweed

    Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'

    Black foliage and spiky blue flowers (which appear in early summer) make a dramatic contrast.

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    ‘Coffee Cups’ elephant’s ear

    Colocasia esculenta ‘Coffee Cups’

    'Coffee Cups' is an unusual and relatively recent introduction.

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    ‘Blue Danube’ ageratum

    Ageratum houstonianum ‘Blue Danube’

    This early, compact bloomer grows to only about 6 or 7 inches tall.

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    ‘Gateway’ Joe Pye weed

    Eutrochium maculatum 'Gateway'

    This cultivar of the eastern North American native Joe Pye weed is shorter and bushier than the species.

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    Sapphire jewelweed

    Impatiens namchabarwensis

    Sapphire jewelweed's serrated leaves are the color of polished jade, while the flowers are a remarkable sapphire blue.

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    ‘Pink Caprice’ lantana

    Lantana camara 'Pink Caprice'

    The pale pink and yellow flowers of this evergreen perennial attract butterflies from late spring to frost.

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    ‘Bevan’s Variety’ bigroot geranium

    Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Bevan’s Variety’

    Thick rhizomes and stout, sprawling stems guarantee this hardy geranium survivor status.

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    Devil’s walking stick

    Aralia spinosa

    The textural quality of this eastern native's stems and foliage is superb.

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    ‘Nugget’ hops

    Humulus lupulus 'Nugget'

    This vigorous vine quickly reaches 20 feet tall and thrives on neglect.

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    Ninebark

    Physocarpus opulifolius 'Center Glow'

    This ninebark's new leaves unfurl a golden yellow and then mature to a rosy red-burgundy.