Barrenwort - Fairy Wings $79.90
Evergreen Groundcover with Decorative Foliage Barrenwort is an evergreen perennial with colorful foliage and bright spring flowers.It would be great for use in a naturalized area of your landscape or under your trees as an ornamental groundcover. The outstanding feature of your Barrenwort is the ornamental foliage.The 3-inch, heart-shaped leaves are a dynamic green creating a lively and lovely groundcover during most of the year. However, the true value of your Barrenwort will be seen in the spring and fall when the foliage transforms into a majestic marbled bronze/red.In addition, sprays of tiny, bright yellow flowers seem to float like delicate “fairy wings" above the foliage in mid spring, adding a splash of color to your yard until late spring. Your Barrenwort is clearly an exceptional groundcover for its decorative foliage and splash of spring color.However, it's also an easy to care for perennial. Barrenwort is compact and hardy, requiring no special care from you.It's drou more...
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Bears Breeches $69.90
Unique Foliage and Flowers of Ancient Origins Bear's Breeches is an ornamental perennial with unique foliage and breathtaking flower spikes. It would look terrific in your mixed border or perennial bed. Your Bear's Breeches is a plant with ancient Mediterranean origins. The foliage is itself a work of art. In fact, the deep-lobed, 3-inch spiny leaves were the model for what you often see in classical ancient Greek and Roman artwork. The glossy, deep-green leaves are reason enough for wanting this unique perennial in your yard, but wait until you hear about the flowers! Bear's Breeches will lend a tropical feel to your yard with its uncommon foliage and its show-stopping flower spikes will take that effect even further. Four foot spikes of magnificent blooms will shoot up into the air in late June and persist into August. Similar in appearance to snapdragons, the hooded blossoms will rise well above the mounded foliage in layered hues of mauve and white. Your Bear's Breaches has a compa more...
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Bee Balm - Grand Parade $49.90
Butterflies Love The Purple Blooms Bee Balm Grand Parade, Monarda 'Grand Parade', is an exceptionally hardy hybrid from the Morden Breeding Program in Manitoba. In mid to late summer, the compact bushy plants are covered with whimsical 2.5 lavender purple flowers. The shiny dark green foliage has a delightful fragrance of mint that deer dislike. Monarda 'Grand Parade' exhibits very good mildew resistance! It is best grown in rich soil in a well-drained area, not being allowed to dry out. The leaves of monarda can be used for teas and in salads, and hummingbirds and butterflies cannot resist the sweet nectar of these fragrant flowers! This 'Grand Parade' Monarda is a short and easy to manage plant. Being an outstanding performer, it will provide color and contrast for the perennial border, wild garden, meadow, and herb garden, or along ponds or streams, particularly when massed! *Unique Purple Blooms *Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant *Compact and Hardy more...
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Beebalm - Jacob Cline $49.90
Attract Butterflies All Summer The Beebalm Jacob Cline, 'Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline', is a bushy, clump-forming perennial producing large red flowers above lance-shaped, dark green, citrus-scented leaves in summer. This plant grows well in full sun to part shade and will tolerant dry soil. It also attracts bees and hummingbirds and it is one of the most mildew-resistant bee balms. The Jacob Cline flowers are fragrant and they begin to bloom in mid to late summer. They are deer and rabbit resistant. Place this bee balm in a sunny area with good air circulation. The plant clumps may need to be thinned after several years if they get too crowded. Attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, particularly when massed, Monarda provides color and contrast for the perennial border, wild garden, meadow, herb garden or along ponds or streams. This plant prefers neutral to alkaline soils. *Large Red Blooms All Summer *Full Sun and Drought Tolerant *Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds, but is more...
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Bellflower - Blue Clips $59.90
Multitude of blue “bells" for your yard all summer. Blue, bell-shaped flowers blanket this fast-growing perennial in summer, their faces gazing up toward the sky amid the verdant mounds of 8-inch foliage. Blue Clips will continue its show for weeks if deadheaded, and provides a lovely appearance even when not in full bloom. Blue Clips is one of the most popular Bellflowers available today, and a sure win for your home garden this year. * Prolific blue flowers* Great for containers* Adaptive to a variety of soils* Rabbit resistant* Drought tolerant* Long bloom period* Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies more...
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Bellflower - Blue Waterfall $49.90
SmallBellflower with a Waterfall of Blooms The Blue Waterfall Bellflower, Campanula poscharskyana, is an ornamental perennial with showy flowers. Plant several as an edging along a perennial bed or walkway. They also do well as container plants on a patio or porch. The Blue Waterfall Bellflower provides a “waterfall" of blooms from late spring and well into summer. The 5-petaled flowers are a stand-out in any setting with their stunning lavender hues offset with cream stamens. Cascading out from the dynamic light-green foliage, they are the perfect accents for the perennial's dense, 8-10high,growth pattern. Planting a few along a walkway is like having a carpet of flowers laid out before you. Your Blue Waterfall Bellflower has a symmetric, mounding nature. It can reach 8 inches in height, but easily spreads to 24 inches. It does well in sun or part shade and tolerates a variety of conditions, including urban environments and drought. The deer don't like it, but your hummingbirds more...
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Bellflower - Dickson's Gold $59.90
Gold Leaves and Blue Bells The Bellflower Dickson's Gold, Campanula garganica 'Dickson's Gold', has wonderful lavender blue star shaped flowers over yellow-light green to goldsaw toothed mounds offoliage. If it is grown in part shade, the foliage will be more chartreuse. The lavender blue flowers bloom spring through summer and are a stark contrast to the 4-6 foliage. It is drought tolerant once established and should be planted in full sun or partial shade andprefers moist, well-drained soil This ground cover is best used in rock gardens, borders, spilling over walls, and as an edging or in tubs and pots. Itattractshummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, but resists deer and rabbits. The contrast of blue flowers against the yellowish foliage makes this variety stand out in the border. *Blue Blooms Spring Through Summer *Compact 4 -6 Mounds of Bright Yellow Foliage *Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds, but Resists Deer and Rabbits. more...
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Bellflower - Pearl Deep Blue $49.90
Large Deep Blue Bowls Bellflower Pearl Deep Blue, Campanula carpatica 'Pearl Deep Blue', displays deep blueowl-shaped flowers all season. This profusion of cup-shaped, upward-facing, 2 inch wide, vivid blue-violet flowers, with lighter centers, floats above the mound of dark green delicatefoliage from late spring to late summer, if deadheaded regularly. It forms a compact, uniform, 8 high,clump making it a good choice for edging, containers, the front of borders, or growing among rocks. Campanula grows best in fertile soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. Lime can be added to the soil to obtain these conditions. Keep the soil moist but make sure it is well-drained. Pearl Deep Blue prefers to have its roots in cool soil; summer mulch is useful, particularly in hot summers. This bellflower will grow in either full sun or partial shade, though some shade is recommended in areas with very hot summers. Cutting the plants back hard after flowering will keep them more compact, and may also re more...
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Bellflower - White Clips $49.90
White Cups on Compact Plant Bellflower White Clips, Campanula carpatica 'White Clips', has upward-facing, huge 3 cup-shaped flowers that bloom in abundance over themound ofdark green foliage. Campanula 'White Clips' blooms from late spring to late summer, if deadheaded regularly, on 8 compact rounded clumps of bright green foliage. Itprefers moist,well drained soil but is adaptable if it has good drainage. Campanula grows best in fertile moist, well drained, soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. Lime can be added to the soil to obtain these conditions. This bellflower will grow in either full sun or partial shade, though some shade is recommended in areas with very hot summers. Hummingbirds and butterflieslove this plant, but deer and rabbits don't. 'White Clips' will enhance your landscape as edging, in decorative containers, trailing over a wall, or along the front of borders. Cutting the plants back hard after flowering will keep them more compact, and may also result in a second flu more...
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Bergenia - Pig Squeak $59.90
Pink Flowers and Fall Color The Bergenia 'Pig Squeak', Bergenia cordifolia, also known as Bay Doll, is a must to any garden. With its green foliage in the spring, turning and outstanding burgundy cabbage-like foliage in the fall, drought tolerance,rosetttelow growth,and glossy, thick leaves, it adds color and interestto any garden. Soft pink flowers develop in April on 15 stalks afterthefoliagehasmatured to 8" in heightwith aplant spread of 18-24". 'Bergenia' Cordifolia will do well in part shade with some morning sun in average moist to well-drained areas, although they prefer light shade in hot areas. 'Bergenia' works great in rock gardens, as a border, and provides strong contrast for most any other plant, especially Ferns and Dicentra. The plant is useful as a ground cover, growing slowly in dry areas and rapidly in constantly wet spots. This versatile perennial makes an excellent container plant or companion under shrubs or trees. It is deer and rabbit resistant. *Leaves Turn Mar more...
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Black Eyed Susan - Little Goldstar $49.90
Prolific Bloomer with Brilliant Color Little Goldstar, Rudbeckia fulgida 'Little Goldstar',is a heavy-blooming, knee-high variety of Black-Eyed Susan. It's a stand-out in any setting with its vibrant yellow orange color. Use several as container plants on a patio or brighten a border with a line of these compact beauties. A Little Goldstar in your yard ensures a burst of sunshine from midsummer to fall. The 2-inch blossoms are yellow orange sunbursts of color providing a dense cover for the 15 inch tall, rounded plant of equal spread. The prominent, dark centers lend a dramatic contrast to the daisy-like shape of the brilliantly-colored flowers. With Little Goldstar you're sure to draw even more color to our yard as butterflies and bees will flock to its striking beauty. Do a little deadheading, and you'll extend your bloom time even further. Little Goldstar is an incredibly hardy plant that's not only a show-stopper in the yard, but has other uses as well. You'll find that the Little more...
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Black-eyed Susan - Goldsturm $39.90
Summer Gold The Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan', Rudbeckia fulgida, is an easy to grow perennial with large flower heads of golden- yellow and black to brown centers. The flower heads are 3½ to 5 inches across, with a plant spread of 18-24" and a height of 24". The dark green foliage sits at the bottom on the tall daisy-like flowers that bloom from July to September. Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' Black Eyed-Susan was selected Perennial of the Year in 1999, and one can see why! It is an extremely showy plant that is excellent for cut flowers; also heat and humidity tolerant. This Black-Eyed Susan needs to be grown in full sun in somewhat moist soil conditions in a well-drained area. Rudbeckia attracts butterflies, provides food for birds in the winter and is mildew-resistant. For a stunning display, plant 'Goldsturm' in masses with Veronica 'Goodness Grows', Alchemilla 'Lady's Mantle' or with ornamental grasses. *Large 5Yellow Daisies All Summer *Heat and Drought Tolerant *Attract more...
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Black-eyed Susan - Viettes Little Suzy $49.90
Dwarf Daisy Viette's Little Suzy (Rudbeckia speciosa) is a beautiful dwarf variety of the Indian Summer Black-eyed Susan. It is a popular, easy-to-grow perennial that has a long blooming period and excellent fall foliage color. Black-eyed Susan's need to be grown in full sun in somewhat moist soil conditions in a well-drained area. It is great in borders, for cut flowers or for naturalized areas. Black-eyed Susan's Viettes Little Suzy attracts butterflies, provides food for birds in the winter and is mildew-resistant. Deadheading will encourage more blooming. Use this plant in containers, as cut flowers or in the landscape. * Deer resistant * Easy to grow dwarf variety * Drought tolerant more...
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Blazing Star - Kobold Gayfeather $59.90
Butterfly Atrracting Blooms June through September The Liatris 'Kobold Gayfeather', Liatris spicata, has tall, lilac-rose spike-shaped flowers with a fluffy appearance and dark green foliage.With its lovely color and strong vertical effect, it provides an interesting architectural dimension. 'Kobold Gayfeather' is well worth giving a spot in the garden! These unique flowers open from the top down and bloom from June to September. It is a major butterfly and bee attractor. Liatris 'Kobold' has a plant height of 2' and a spread of 12-18" and should be planted in full sun in a well-drained area. It does prefer a bit more moisture than most Liatris, but do not over water. Liatris 'Kobold' looks great as a perennial background, with grasses or white blooming flowers such as Physostegia 'Miss Manners'. * Dark green foliage* Attract butterflies* Thrives in full sun more...
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Bleeding Heart - Candy Hearts $79.90
Pink Heart Blooms and Blooms Bleeding Heart 'Candy Hearts', Dicentra 'Candy Hearts' PP#14,692, is part of a new generation of bleeding hearts that are nothing like your grandma's old fashioned bleeding hearts! This exceptional, dwarf variety blooms from mid spring until a hard frost. The pendulous flowers accent the lacy, blue-grey foliage and are shaped like cute little rose-pink hearts. Dicentra 'Candy Hearts' remain compact and attractive all season long! The delicate fragrance is an added bonus for the senses! With its elegant long stems and famous heart-shaped flowers, Dicentra is perfect for a border or patio container, and will thrive in a partially shaded spot. This really is a shade lover, delighting in full to part shade conditions. This plant will perform in the full sun but will tend to disappear in mid-summer when it has all the sun it can handle. It usually pops back up the following spring. It is best to plant it in fertile but well-drained soils. 'Candy Hearts' prefers more...
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Bleeding Heart - Goldheart $49.90
Pink Flowers and Gold Foliage The Bleeding Heart 'Gold Heart', Dicentra spectabilis 'Gold Heart' (CPBR#0974), is a fast-growing perennial with rose pink, heart-shaped flowers. The blooms look wonderful against its bright gold foliage. Bleeding Heart's should be planted in partial sun to partial shade but will also do well in full shade. It is somewhat heat tolerant and needs moist soil. Do not let the soil dry out. Dicentra will bloom from late spring to early summer and is a major attractor to butterflies. Bleeding Hearts are perfect as border plants or in a shade garden. Gold Hearts is a plant for fertile but well-drained soils. It prefers consistently moist, humus-rich soils similar to a great woodland soil full of organic matter and richly fertile. The simplest way to mimic this is to add several shovels of compost around the base of the plant every spring. * Pink flowers * Long bloom period * Fern-like foliage more...
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Bleeding Heart - Luxuriant $14.95
The Bleeding Heart Luxuriant, 'Dicentra 'Luxuriant', is a fast-growing perennial with pink, heart-shaped flowers. The blooms look wonderful against its grayish foliage. Dicentra 'Luxuriant' has a plant height of 12-15" and a width of 20". Dicentra should be planted in partial sun but will tolerate morning and full shade. It is heat tolerant and needs moist soil. Do not let it dry out. Dicentra will bloom from May to September and is a major attractor to butterflies. 'Luxuriant' makes excellent cut flowers, in mass with groundcovers, or in potted containers. Being an old fashioned plant, it is a must in any landscape. This is a plant for fertile but well-drained soils. It prefers consistently moist, humus-rich soils similar to a great woodland soil full of organic matter and richly fertile. The simplest way to mimic this is to add several shovels of compost around the base of the plant every spring. * Pink flowers * Fern-like foliage * Long bloom period more...
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Bleeding Heart - Specatabilis Alba $49.90
White Hearts and Bright Foliage The Bleeding Heart Specatabilis 'Alba', 'Dicentra specatabilis 'Alba', is a fast-growing perennial with white, heart-shaped flowers. 'Alba' has two distinguishing features that make it a little different from the rest. One is the wonderful white flowers that it produces, and two, the fern-like foliage is lime green rather than green. A clump forming plant, it has a plant height of 2-3' and a width of 20". This Bleeding Heart should be planted in full sun but will tolerate morning shade. It is heat tolerant and needs moist soil. Do not let it dry out. Specatabilis 'Alba' will bloom from May to September and is a major attractor to butterflies. 'Alba' makes excellent cut flowers. The foliage does go dormant, so it is best to plant this bleeding heart among later developing perennials such as hostas and ferns, which will fill in as the bleeding heart foliage begins to die back. Being an old fashioned plant, this charming Bleeding Heart is a must in any land more...
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Brunnera - Emerald Mist $49.90
Silver in the Shade Brunnera Emerald Mist, Brunnera 'Emerald Mist' PPAF, is an improved version of Brunnera 'Langtrees' with more pronounced silver spots that connect to form a silver collar around the perimeter of the leaf. The heart shaped leaves also have a light silver dusting over the entire leaf surface, which gives it a unique metallic look. The baby blue forget-me-not flowers accent the showy foliage in the spring. 'Emerald Mist' PPAF is an outstanding deer resistant perennial for the shade garden! Brunnera is a woodland plant that should be grown in full shade, but in the north, morning sun is tolerated, and in the south, dense shade is necessary. It will grow the fastest and strongest in rich soil that is consistently moist, and it does not need a lot of care once established. Cut back the old foliage of 'Emerald Mist' in the spring rather than in the fall. It will become a sure garden pleaser! *Large Silver Spots on Heart Shaped Leaves *Deer Resistant *Grows in Dense Shade more...
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Butterfly Weed $59.90
Dazzling Flowers and Butterfly Appeal Butterfly Weed is a herbaceous perennial with ornamental qualities. Plant several of these in a naturalized area of your yard or a butterfly garden. They would look particularly impressive scattered about your perennial beds for a sporadic splash of bright color throughout the summer months. Your Butterfly Weed, just as the name implies, is a plant that is enchanting to butterflies. However, far from a “weed", this plant is sure to be one of your favorite plants in your summer garden. You'll adore the extravagant clusters of dazzling orange flowers it consistently produces every year. The flat-topped bouquets of tiny florets appear in June and persist through August, an unparalleled display for your yard all summer long. The flowers give way to impressive, 6-inch seed pods in the fall. The pods open to reveal delicate seeds with tails of silk to carry them on the evening breeze. Many people enjoy these as much as the flowers, using dried pods more...
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