Abstract: A new variety of Bluebeard plant named ‘First Choice’, characterized by abundant deep blue-violet flowers that bloom over a long period, deep green foliage and a compact growth habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Spirea named ‘White Gold’ that is characterized by its hardiness, compact habit, golden foliage and clusters of diminutive cream-white flowers. In combination these traits set ‘White Gold’ apart from all other existing varieties of Spirea known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Oenothera plant named ‘LISHAL’ which is an herbaceous perennial with upright stems arising from a basal rosette or crown, whose foliage is variegated, with cream margins, and whose flowers appear as terminal corymbs and are bright yellow and cup shaped. In combination these traits set ‘LISHAL’ apart from all other existing varieties of Oenothera known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Ceratostigma named ‘My Love’ that is characterized by compact habit, intense golden-yellow foliage, and clear-blue flowers in summer. In combination these traits set ‘My Love’ apart from all other existing varieties of Ceratostigma known to the inventor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Spirea japonica which originated as a natural cross while growing in a cultivated area. The new variety is of the deciduous type and exhibits a bushy compact growth habit, foliage which is of an attractive golden/yellow coloration during the spring, the abundant formation of attractive bright pink flowers over an extended period of time, and good hardiness. The new variety is particularly suited for growing as a brilliant new decorative shrub for the summer garden and does well in full sun.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caryopteris named ‘LISAURA’ that is characterized by upright habit, aromatic golden color foliage, and scented amethyst-blue flowers. In combination these traits set ‘LISAURA’ apart from all other existing varieties of Caryopteris known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Perovskia plant named ‘LISSLITT’, characterized by its compact plant habit, its foliage that is highly dissected and silver-green in color, and its stiff, upright flowering stems with an abundance of flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caryopteris named ‘GOLD GIANT’ that is characterized by strong upright habit, mid-deep blue flowers, and bright golden yellow foliage throughout the season. In combination these traits set ‘GOLD GIANT’ apart from all other existing varieties of Caryopteris known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caryopteris named ‘LISSILV’ that is characterized by upright habit, pronounced silver foliage color, and a prolific display of soft violet-blue flowers. In combination these traits set ‘LISSILV’ apart from all other existing varieties of Caryopteris known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Perovskia plant named ‘LISSVERY’, characterized by its plant habit that is compact and bushy during early growth and becoming erect at flowering, its wide lanceolate shaped leaves with margins that have shallow dissections, its foliage that is light sage green when young and matures to a silvery-pale green, its stiff flowering stems that are held upright with short internodes, and its violet blue flowers with distinct calyces that are showy after petal drop.

Abstract: A new Hydrangea plant particularly distinguished by having a broad inverted triangular with a broad spreading upright habit, and white flowers with red-purple tinges at the apex, is disclosed.