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An impressive solitary perennial with a robust, sparsely branched growth habit. It produces light yellowish-green, scabious-like flowers on long stems. The contrast between the relatively massive foliage and the airy, wiry stems with small flower heads is very striking. It lasts about 5 days in a vase. The spent inflorescences are also interesting in beds and bouquets.

Pycnanthemum virginianum is native to moist prairies, meadows, river edges, and wetter habitats in the USA and Canada. It blooms with creamy white flowers, and its leaves are finely hairy. It is used as a cut green with good vase life.

These snowberries are specially bred for floristic purposes. Their shoots are upright, sufficiently long and sturdy, and can bear a rich abundance of flowers and fruits. In addition to their use in bouquets, like other snowberries, they can be planted in shrub groups, as low hedges, or in mixed beds with taller perennials and grasses. The flowers are a good source of nectar for bees. The fruits are poisonous. They bloom later in late spring and form fruits in late summer.

This robust perennial originates from the southern parts of Canada and the northern USA, where it grows in moist meadows. It forms a dense clump of sturdy stems. The flowers are arranged in large, flat inflorescences and are an irresistible attraction for bees and butterflies. In gardens, they create striking solitary plants. They are long-lived and can remain in place for several decades. Atropurpureum has dark reddish-purple stems and light purple flowers, arranged in inflorescences up to 25 cm in diameter.

Anemones come from the same family as buttercups. With their elegant flowers on long slender stems, they can brighten and enliven late summer and autumn beds. They stand out against a darker background of shrub groups and will also be grateful for their partial shade. The Czech Perennial Society chose autumn anemones as the perennial of the 2022 season. They last 7 days in a vase. Anemone 'Robustissima' is a proven, vigorous, tall, and profusely flowering species bred in 1900. It forms strong clumps and blooms with large, light pink flowers from late summer to early autumn. As its name suggests, 'Robustissima' is one of the hardiest autumn anemones and spreads very well and vigorously.

It forms a delicate airy shrub. Compared to Aster ericoides, the flowers are less numerous, placed individually at the ends of the branches, which gives the plant an airy effect. The plant has a very delicate appearance. It is beautiful in combination with other late asters and ornamental grasses. Healthy and long-flowering, the pink flower is slightly larger than that of Aster ericoides. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase.

It originates from the northeastern USA and southern Canada, where it grows in moist areas, thickets, and along coastlines. It readily hybridizes with other aster species, resulting in countless varieties. Unlike New England asters, their flowers do not close at night or in unfavorable weather, making them perfect for cutting and placing in a vase. We must consider their susceptibility to powdery mildew, which can be prevented by choosing a suitable location. They last 7 to 10 days in a vase. Brigitte has light, pastel lavender, semi-double flowers with a yellow center. They contrast beautifully with the dark foliage.

This species of knotweed originates from the Himalayas and China, where it grows in shrubs and mountain meadows along streams at high altitudes. It forms sturdy clumps of fresh green, pointed leaves. Above them, from summer onwards, upright, narrow, candle-like inflorescences appear, composed of individual small flowers. It is a very popular perennial, recently bred into many cultivars and used in Western Europe in larger park and garden designs. It excels with a long flowering period in late summer and good vase life. It was chosen as the perennial of the season 2023 by the Czech Perennial Society. The cultivar Fat Domino was bred in Belgium and has dark red flowers.

A gray-leaved North American species of Eryngium, native to the eastern USA. Yucca-leaved Eryngium forms an exotic-looking basal rosette of leaves that resembles a clump of yucca. Its leaves are evergreen, colored blue-green to gray-green. The flowers are round, 1 to 2.5 cm in diameter, and their color can range from white, silver to green.

Garden cultivars of goldenrod are attractive and undemanding perennials bred from native North American wild species. Unlike their wild counterparts, they are not invasive and do not spread uncontrollably in garden beds. They are specially bred for cutting, which is why they are relatively tall, grow upright, and bloom profusely. We can harvest both freshly bloomed plants and stems with buds for bouquets. They last 10 days in a vase. In garden beds, they are an indispensable feast for bees. Moonlight Glory is our lightest milky white goldenrod. Its elegant shade combines well with other perennials.

A short-lived perennial with silver, softly felted stems and leaves. It blooms for a very long time, with a new flower opening each day, replacing the previous one. The basic species has simple, purplish-pink flowers.

A perennial that finds its use in naturally designed steppe and gravel beds. It attracts bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Floristically, it is valuable for its flowers with striking bracts, which are also perfectly suited for drying. The roots of some species were once candied as sweets in England and France and added to pastries and jellies. In herbal medicine, it was used, among other things, as an aphrodisiac, hence its folk name 'male faithfulness'. Glitter Blue was bred for an abundant profusion of flowers and an even more intense color.

Hyssop, similar to lavender, is classified as a low woody subshrub. It can be used in similar types of plantings, with roses or in gravel beds of a steppe character. It also has culinary and medicinal uses. A great attraction for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. An elegant white cultivar.

An original wild perennial with a large distribution area from Europe to Siberia. Suitable for natural and wild plantings. It grows in meadows and dry grassy areas. A very adaptable and undemanding plant, it grows in clumps and spreads by runners. Pruning after the first bloom will encourage new flowers. For bouquets, harvest when the florets are fully open. It lasts 10 days in a vase. Terracotta features ochre, shades of orange and yellow, and grey-green leaves.

Monardas, also known as bee balm, originate from the eastern parts of North America. They most commonly grow along roadsides, in shrubs, and at the edges of light forests. They are aromatic, melliferous plants, perfect for cutting and for culinary use. 'Schneewitchen' is an older, proven cultivar that is still considered the best among white-flowering varieties.

Monardas, also known as bee balm, originate from the eastern parts of North America. They most often grow along roadsides, in thickets, and at the edges of light forests. They are melliferous aromatic plants, perfectly usable for cutting and in the kitchen. Croftway Pink blooms with light pink flowers with a more prominent darker center and dark purple bracts. It is an older, proven cultivar, introduced in 1932. We ensure good living conditions to prevent powdery mildew.

This perennial scabious grows wild on mountain meadows and rocky slopes of the Caucasus, northern Iran, and Turkey. In gardens, it is grown for its charming large bowl-shaped flowers. It has strong, long stems, which makes it a perfect perennial for cutting. We harvest it best while the central florets are still tightly closed, then it will last up to 10 days in a vase. Spent flowerheads can also be dried and are well-suited for use. Fama White has pure white flowers.

A classic perennial of Czech gardens, though originally from North America. In nature, it grows in thickets among taller plants and naturally loses its lower leaves early on the stem. Its cultivated varieties retain this characteristic. Therefore, in beds, we combine it with suitable perennials that will cover the lower parts well. The entire plant is coarsely hairy. It is a hardy and long-lived perennial and resists powdery mildew well. 'Harrington’s Pink' is a wild-found variety with 2.5 to 3.5 cm large, bright pink flowers with a yellow center. It belongs to later-flowering varieties. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase.

A valuable garden and medicinal perennial, native to North America. The spiky flower cones are an irresistible magnet for butterflies. They last 7–10 days in a vase. After the petals are picked, the stems with the central cones can be dried or used in fresh bouquets as an interesting element. White Swan blooms with milky white flowers with brown-orange centers. The petals are not spread out completely horizontally; they bend slightly downwards.

Delicate, decorative, long-lived shade-loving perennials with pinnate leaves and magnificent feathery inflorescences. They originate primarily from East Asia, but also from eastern North America. They are most effective in large-scale plantings. Due to their relatively late sprouting, it's good to combine them with early-flowering bulbs. They last 4–10 days in a vase. Harvest when half of the inflorescence is in bloom. They are very sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit. The flowers of the Diamant cultivar are white.

Delicate, decorative, long-lived shade-loving perennials with pinnate leaves and magnificent feathery inflorescences. They originate primarily from East Asia, but also from eastern North America. They are most effective in large-scale plantings. Due to their relatively late sprouting, it's good to combine them with early-flowering bulbs. They last 4–10 days in a vase. Harvest when half of the inflorescence is in bloom. They are very sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit. This vigorous, late-flowering, and tall variety produces large inflorescences in a warm pink tone.

Delicate, decorative, long-lived shade-loving perennials with pinnate leaves and magnificent feathery inflorescences. They originate primarily from East Asia, but also from eastern North America. They are most effective in large-scale plantings. Due to their relatively late sprouting, it's good to combine them with early-flowering bulbs. They last 4–10 days in a vase. Harvest when half of the inflorescence is in bloom. They are very sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit. Washington has white flowers.

Delicate, decorative, long-lived shade-loving perennials with pinnate leaves and magnificent feathery inflorescences. They originate primarily from East Asia, but also from eastern North America. They are most effective in large-scale plantings. Due to their relatively late sprouting, it's good to combine them with early-flowering bulbs. They last 4–10 days in a vase. Harvest when half of the inflorescence is in bloom. They are very sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit. Erika flowers light pink.

Delicate, decorative, long-lived shade-loving perennials with pinnate leaves and magnificent feathery inflorescences. They originate primarily from East Asia, but also from eastern North America. They are most effective in large-scale plantings. Due to their relatively late sprouting, it's good to combine them with early-flowering bulbs. They last 4–10 days in a vase. Harvest when half of the inflorescence is in bloom. They are very sensitive to ethylene released from ripening fruit. Gloria Purpurea has dark pink flowers.

The flowers resemble wild roses, but are slightly smaller and a more intense pink. The color intensity softens towards the center of the flower, highlighting the charmingly wavy edges of the petals. The small, spherical rosehips are fresh red on long, upright, almost thornless shoots. They have perfect durability. The leaves are dull green.

Fine, tiny leaves and well-branched long stems with a large number of small star-shaped flowers make this aster an ideal autumn cut flower. In beds, it serves as a fluffy, delicate filler and brightens the garden after the summer perennials have finished blooming. It will look good in combination with roses as well as in wild plantings with grasses. It is important for bees and butterflies as the last pasture before winter. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase. 'Lovely' is characterized by countless small, delicate pink flowers in loose panicles on strong, wiry stems.

A perennial Verbena species native to North America. In its natural habitats, it grows in wet meadows, pastures, and along water bodies. It is a great attraction for bees and butterflies. Although not very long-lived, it can maintain itself by self-seeding under good conditions. It blooms gradually for a long time with many tiny flowers. Even the spent inflorescences are attractive, both in beds and in bouquets. 'White Spires' is an elegant cultivar with pure white flowers.

These snowberries are specially bred for floristic purposes. Their shoots are upright, sufficiently long and sturdy, and can bear a rich abundance of flowers and fruits. In addition to their use in bouquets, like other snowberries, they can be planted in shrub groups, as low hedges, or in mixed beds with taller perennials and grasses. The flowers are a good source of nectar for bees. The fruits are poisonous. They bloom later in late spring and form fruits in late summer.

Coneflowers originate from North America, where they are robust and abundantly flowering perennials of late summer and autumn. They are suitable for prairie plantings with tall grasses and for country gardens by cottages. The central discs, after the seeds ripen, look very effective and decorate perennial beds even through winter. For vases, harvest as soon as they bloom. Vase life is 7–10 days. Dry central discs can also be used. Green Wizard is a special coneflower notable for its unusual coloration and flower shape. The inflorescence does not have developed true petals, only large green bracts with a prominent brown center. An effective addition to bouquets.