(Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder)

Box elder is a short-lived deciduous tree native to many regions in North America. Although sometimes scorned as an ornamental plant because of its weak wood and its penchant for self-sowing, it has given rise to many attractive cultivars. Introduced in the mid-nineteenth century, 'Variegatum' has three-parted leaves with broad irregular creamy white margins. Fall color is usually unremarkable. A female selection, it produces inconspicuous greenish yellow flowers in spring which give rise to clusters...

(Chitose-yama Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple)

A deciduous tree native to eastern Asia, the beautiful and ubiquitous Japanese maple is a garden staple. The cultivar 'Chitose-yama' develops a broad mounded canopy and packs a powerful punch when it comes to ornamental value. This fine selection has very finely divided green to burgundy palmate leaves that turn brilliant purple, orange and red in the fall.

Elegant and adaptable, Japanese maple prefers sites with rich, well-drained soil and part sun to part shade. It sows itself into the garden...

(Appleblossom Yarrow, Hybrid Yarrow)

'Appleblossom' displays a profusion of large, rose pink flowerheads on vigorous, compact plants throughout summer. Bred in Germany, this hybrid is a member of the popular Galaxy Series, which were developed by crossing common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) with the yellow-flowered Achillea ‘Taygetea’. It forms a healthy clump of fine, ferny, green foliage which spreads more politely than that of common yarrow. Its dense, flattened flower clusters are displayed on sturdy stems...

(Coronation Gold Yarrow, Hybrid Yarrow)

This big, beautiful yarrow displays large, flattened platters of golden yellow flowers which seem to float above healthy clumps of silvery, aromatic, finely divided foliage. The long-lasting flowers appear on tall, slender stems from late spring to early summer, and are attractive to butterflies. ‘Coronation Gold’ is thought to be a cross between the species Achillea filipendula and Achillea clypeolata.

Grow this easy, drought-tolerant perennial in full sun and well-drained...

(Hybrid Yarrow, Mary Ann Yarrow)

This lovely yarrow displays many flat-topped clusters of pale lemon-yellow flowers from late spring to midsummer. The blooms rise on slender, compact stems above spreading clumps of finely divided, fernlike, silvery foliage, and are attractive to butterflies.

‘Mary Ann’ grows easily in full sun and well-drained soil of average fertility. Faded flower stems may be cut to the ground after blooming to maintain a neat appearance. Yarrow is suitable for mixed borders and cottage-style gardens,...

(Hybrid Yarrow, Moonshine Yarrow)

This gorgeous, compact yarrow lives up to its name with its shimmering display of brilliant yellow flowers held atop compact mounds of silvery, finely divided foliage. The blossoms appear in dense, flat-topped clusters on short, sturdy stems from late spring to early summer, and are attractive to butterflies. This hybrid is the result of a cross between Achillea clypeolata and Achillea ‘Taygetea’.

Grow this easy, drought-tolerant perennial in full sun and well-drained soil...

(Hybrid Yarrow)

Bred in Germany, 'Paprika' decorates the summer garden with many flat-topped clusters of deep red flowers with tiny yellow centers. This hybrid is member of the popular Galaxy Series, which was developed by crossing common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) with the yellow-flowered Achillea ‘Taygetea’. It forms a healthy clump of fine, ferny, green foliage which spreads more politely than that of common yarrow. Its dense, jewel-toned flower clusters bloom atop sturdy stems from early...

(Hybrid Yarrow)

The warm apricot-pink flower clusters of ‘Salmon Beauty’ fade to pale buff with age, creating a beautiful two-tone effect against its soft, gray-green foliage. Bred in Germany, it is member of the popular Galaxy Series, which were developed by crossing common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) with the yellow-flowered Achillea ‘Taygetea’. Its fine, ferny foliage forms a healthy clump, but spreads more politely than that of common yarrow. Many dense, flattened flower clusters bloom...

(Hybrid Yarrow)

Bred in Germany, Galaxy Series hybrids were created by crossing common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) with the cultivar ‘Taygetea’, a yellow-flowered cross between common yarrow and the European species Achillea clypeolata. These outstanding perennials form healthy clumps of ferny, green to gray-green foliage which remains more compact and spreads less aggressively than typical of common yarrow. Dense, flattened flower clusters are displayed on strong stems from early to midsummer,...

(Silvery Yarrow)

Silvery yarrow is a low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial native to the mountainous regions of Eastern Europe. It forms a dense mat of finely dissected, gray-green leaves which are aromatic and covered with soft hairs. Many flat-topped clusters of small, white flowers appear from midsummer to early autumn. They are attractive to butterflies, and contrast nicely with the silvery foliage.

This drought-tolerant plant grows best in full sun and thrives in a range of soils, but must have good drainage....