Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

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successful with perennials
in northern Illinois,
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Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

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Valeriana officinalis Valerian

5' plants with forked branches of white fragrant flower clusters at the end of May and though June. Long blooming Can grow at the edge of woods.

Verbascum chaixii Mullein

Yellow spikes with purple spots emerge 24-30" from coarse
rosettes. Prefers full sun and well drained soil.

Veronica surculosa Speedwell

'Waterperry' - Low spreading clumps with dark, glossy, evergreen foliage and bright blue flowers in May looking straight up. Long blooming. Likes moist soil, full sun. (Groundcover.)

Veronica longifolia Speedwell

'Sonja' - Named after my sister. I made this selection from a light pink mixture. This one has unique colored fuchsia pink spikes in July on 24" stems above deep green glossy foliage. Full sun, well drained soil. An Intrinsic Introduction!

Viola cucullata Blue Marsh Violet

A native woodland Viola to 5" with blue flowers in May. Reseeds readily. (Groundcover.)

Viola labradorica Labrador Violet

This Viola has the added feature of purple highlights on deep green leaves. Blue flowers from April and into May on 4-5" plants. An alternative deep shade groundcover that prefers moist soil in full sun to shade. Self-sows. (Groundcover.)

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