Perennials - A -  Plant Nursery

Yarrow - Appleblossom
Achillea 'Appleblossom'

The Yarrow ‘Appleblossom’ 'Apfelblute' or Achillea millefolium, is an upright soft pink flower. ‘Appleblossom’ blends well with other perennial flowers that exhibit floral colors such as white, pink, lavender, blue, and purple. With the fern-like foliage, this Yarrow has an aromatic smell when crushed and makes excellent cut and dried arrangements. The flower heads are 2-3” wide, with a spread of 18-24” and a height of 24”. ‘Appleblossom’ Yarrow is excellent for mass planting in perennial borders, wild gardens or meadow gardens. It is inclined to spread, so site this carefully. This Yarrow can tolerate poor soil conditions, but does best in lean, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil. Yarrow should be planted in full sun and is tolerant to hot humid summers. Remove faded flowers to encourage more growth and divide every 3-4 years. For an attraction to butterflies, deer and rabbit resistant, one can’t go wrong with this plant.

Yarrow - Coronation Gold
Achillea filipendula 'Coronation Gold'

The Yarrow, ‘Coronation Gold’ Achillea ageratifolia, is an upright golden-yellow flowered Yarrow that blooms from June through September, providing excellent color throughout the summer months. With fern-like aromatic, silvery to gray-green foliage, it is considered to be one of the best yarrows in any landscape. The foliage has a somewhat strong, spicy aroma, which persists when used in dried arrangements. The flower heads are 3-4” wide, with a spread of 18-24” and a height of 42”.‘Coronation Gold’ has good texture and form and looks great in mass plantings and cottage gardens. This Yarrow does well in average garden soils, but prefers lean, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil. Yarrow should be planted in full sun and is tolerant to hot humid summers. Remove faded flowers to encourage more growth and divide every 3-4 years. For an attraction to butterflies, deer and rabbit resistant, one can’t go wrong with this plant.

Yarrow - Common-White Milfoil
Achillea millefolium

The Yarrow Commom White Milfoil, 'Achillea millefolium', is an incredibly fast growing lawn substitute or ground cover for dry areas. It is winter hardy in any climate. This Yarrow is a mat forming, weed suppressing ground cover. Common White Milfoils are fire resistant, drought tolerant, spreads rapidly, and is very cold tolerant. The small 1/8 inch pure white flowers appear in flat clusters atop long stems. They bloom from late spring into early fall.Common White Milfoils must have well drained or relatively dry soils. They cannot tolerate soggy soils. They also grow well in alkaline or acid soils. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date or late summer/early fall. Small plants will over winter well and have ahead start in the next spring. Plant in full sun for best results. This Yarrow is great in many climates from sea to mountains.

Yarrow - Paprika
Achillea millefolium `Paprika`

The Yarrow ‘Paprika’, Achillea millefolium, is an upright gold centered, fading to light pink & creamy yellow, Yarrow that blooms from June through September. With fern-like aromatic silvery to gray-green foliage, it is considered to be one of the best yarrows in any landscape. The foliage has a somewhat strong, spicy aroma, which persists when used in dried arrangements. The flower heads are 3-4” wide, with a spread of 18-24” and a height of 24”. This Yarrow does well in average garden soils, but prefers lean, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil. Yarrow should be planted in full sun and is tolerant to hot humid summers. ‘Paprika’ is excellent for cutting, fresh or dried. Remove faded flowers regularly to promote continued blooming. Inclined to spread, so site this carefully or plan to reduce the clumps each spring. For an attraction to butterflies, deer and rabbit resistant, one can’t go wrong with this plant.

Yarrow - Yellow
Achillea millefolium 'Anthea'

The Yarrow Anthea, 'Achillea millefolium', a Blooms of Bressingham plant, is an upright yellow flowered Yarrow that blooms from June through September, providing excellent color throughout the summer months. With fern-like aromatic, silvery to gray-green foliage, it is considered to be one of the best yarrows in any landscape. The foliage has a somewhat strong, spicy aroma, which persists when used in dried arrangements. The flower heads are 3-4” wide, with a spread of 12-18” and a height of 2-3’. ‘Anthea’ has good texture and form and looks great in mass plantings and cottage gardens and is more vigorous and heat tolerant than Achillea ‘Moonshine’. This Yarrow does well in average garden soils, but prefers lean, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil. Yarrow should be planted in full sun and is tolerant of hot humid summers. Remove faded flowers to encourage more growth and divide every 3-4 years. For an attraction to butterflies, deer and rabbit resistant, one can’t go wrong with this plant. PP8828

Yarrow - Moonshine
Achillea 'Moonshine'

The Yarrow ‘Moonshine’, Achillea 'Moonshine'’, is an upright canary-yellow flower that blooms from June through September. With evergreen foliage in mild winter regions, this non-spreading Achillea is a definite winner. ‘Moonshine’ Yarrow is unlike the common Yarrow, being shorter in height and less invasive. The flower heads are 4” wide, with a spread of 18-24” and a height of 24”. ‘Moonshine’ Yarrow is a great addition to a sunny perennial border, planted in pots or combined with ornamental grasses. ‘Moonshine’ Yarrow can tolerate poor soil conditions, but does best in lean, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil. Yarrow should be planted in full sun and is tolerant to hot humid summers. Remove faded flowers to encourage more growth and divide every 3-4 years. For an attraction to butterflies, deer and rabbit resistant, one can’t go wrong with this plant.

Yarrow - Summer Pastel
Achillea sibirica

The Yarrow ‘Summer Pastel’, Achillea sibirica, is an upright wide range of pastel flowers that blooms from June through September. The flower colors range from pink, rose, orange-red, purple, gray, salmon and mauve. ‘Summer Pastel’ Yarrow was an All America Selections winner in 1990, and truly one of the most exciting varieties to be added to the Yarrow family. The flower heads are 3-4” wide, with a spread of 18-24” and a height of 24”. 'Summer Pastel' Yarrows make a great addition to any perennial garden, for mass plantings, borders, naturalized settings and cottage gardens. This Yarrow can tolerate poor soil conditions, but does best in lean, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil. Yarrow should be planted in full sun and is tolerant to hot humid summers. Remove faded flowers to encourage more growth and divide every 3-4 years. For an attraction to butterflies, deer and rabbit resistant, one can’t go wrong with this plant.

Yarrow - Terra Cotta
Achillea 'Terra Cotta'

The Yarrow ‘Terra Cotta’, Achillea 'Terra Cotta', is an upright salmon pink flowers that age to rusty terracotta orange flowers that blooms from June through September. With silvery foliage, it is beautiful when planted in front of dark foliaged perennials or mixed with blue flowers. The flower heads are 3-4” wide, with a spread of 18-24” and a height of 36”. ‘Terra Cotta’ Yarrow is excellent for cuttings, fresh or dried, in mass plantings or as a border plant. Inclined to spread, so site this carefully. This Yarrow can tolerate poor soil conditions, but does best in lean, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil. Yarrow should be planted in full sun and is tolerant to hot humid summers. Remove faded flowers to encourage more growth and divide every 3-4 years. For an attraction to butterflies, deer and rabbit resistant, one can’t go wrong with this plant.

Stars of India
Achimenes 'Stars of India'

The Stars of India, 'Achimenes', consists of mixed colors of pink, white, red, blue and purple. Plant 12 bulbs in a 6" pot. Start them indoors and then move to a shady spot outdoors.

Spilanthes - Peek a Boo
Acmella oleracea

The Spilanthes Peek a Boo, 'Acmella oleracea' is a truly unique novelty flower and a really fun plant. Astonishing golden balls with rich burgundy eyes sit a top mounds of bronze-green foilage. Also called the Eyeball Plant for obvious reasons. Easy to grow to about 18" in height and 24" width. Makes a very unusual and attractive accent plant. Grow in full sun to moderate shade. Blooms from mid-summer until frost. Here's looking at you!

Monk's Cap Collection
Aconitum

The Monk's Cap Collection, contains 5 roots, 1 each of the following varieties; cammarum 'Bicolor', carmichaelii 'Fischeri', grandiflora 'Alba', Napellus and napellus 'Rubellum'. They have beautiful clusters of flower spikes that look like a Monk's hood. The helmet-shaped flowers, above clumps of divided dark green leaves, will provide a standout for your landscape. These plants want persistently moist well-draining soil in a sunny location or very slightly shaded; they will not bloom well in much shade. Propagation is by division every few years, though an established clump never really likes disruption. Use as an excellent garden display, or for greenhouse. Gather up the diverse colors of the Monk's Caps and make a stunning bouquet.

Monk's Cap - Cammarum Bicolor
Aconitum 'Cammarum Bicolor'

The Monk's Cap cammarum Bicolor, 'Aconitum', displays blue and white flowers and has a height of 3-4'. It has beautiful clusters of flower spikes that look like a Monk's hood. The helmet-shaped flowers, above clumps of divided dark green leaves, will provide a standout for your landscape. This plant wants persistently moist well-draining soil in a sunny location or very slightly shaded; it will not bloom well in much shade. Propagation is by division every few years, though an established clump never really likes disruption. Use as an excellent garden plant, or for greenhouse. Gather up the Monk's Cap and make a stunning bouquet.

Monk's Cap - Carmichaelii Fisheri
Aconitum 'Carmichaelii Fisheri'

The Monk's Cap carmichaelii Fisheri, 'Aconitum', has deep violet blue beautiful clusters of flower spikes that look like a Monk's hood. The helmet-shaped flowers, above clumps of divided dark green leaves, will provide a standout for your landscape. This plant wants persistently moist well-draining soil in a sunny location or very slightly shaded; it will not bloom well in much shade. Propagation is by division every few years, though an established clump never really likes disruption. Use as an excellent garden plant, or for greenhouse. Gather up the Monk's Cap and make a stunning bouquet.

Monk's Cap - Grandiflora Alba
Aconitum 'Grandiflora Alba'

The Monk's Cap grandiflora Alba, 'Aconitum', displays pure white flowers with violet at the tips and reaches a height of 3-4'. It has beautiful clusters of flower spikes that look like a Monk's hood. The helmet-shaped flowers, above clumps of divided dark green leaves, will provide a standout for your landscape. This plant wants persistently moist well-draining soil in a sunny location or very slightly shaded; it will not bloom well in much shade. Propagation is by division every few years, though an established clump never really likes disruption. Use as an excellent garden plant, or for greenhouse. Gather up the Monk's Cap and make a stunning bouquet.

Monkshood
Aconitum napellus

The Monkshood, 'Aconitum napellus', is a wonderfully different perennial for your shade garden. Monkshood perform best in shade under trees or on the east or north side of a house. The flowers occur in clusters along tall spikes. Flowers are deep blue to blue and have 1 to 2 inch high hoods. Monkshood takes 2 to 3 years to bloom from seed. They bloom from late summer into early fall.Monkshood prefers shady locations. They will withstand sun, but they must be watered constantly. Monkshood requires soils that are high in organic matter and the soil must be moist, but not soggy. Plant in late fall or early spring. They are used for cut flowers and shade gardens. Note: All parts of the plant are poisonous, especially the roots.

Monk's Cap - Napellus
Aconitum 'Napellus'

The Monk's Cap Napellus, 'Aconitum', displays deep royal blue flowers and reaches a height of 3-4'. It has beautiful clusters of flower spikes that look like a Monk's hood. The helmet-shaped flowers, above clumps of divided dark green leaves, will provide a standout for your landscape. This plant wants persistently moist well-draining soil in a sunny location or very slightly shaded; it will not bloom well in much shade. Propagation is by division every few years, though an established clump never really likes disruption. Use as an excellent garden plant, or for greenhouse. Gather up the Monk's Cap and make a stunning bouquet.

Monk's Cap - Napellus Rubellum
Aconitum 'Napellus Rubellum'

The Monk's Cap napellus Rubellum, 'Aconitum', displays pale pink flowers and reaches a height of 3'. It has beautiful clusters of flower spikes that look like a Monk's hood. The helmet-shaped flowers, above clumps of divided dark green leaves, will provide a standout for your landscape. This plant wants persistently moist well-draining soil in a sunny location or very slightly shaded; it will not bloom well in much shade. Propagation is by division every few years, though an established clump never really likes disruption. Use as an excellent garden plant, or for greenhouse. Gather up the Monk's Cap and make a stunning bouquet.

Grass - Golden Variegated Sweet Flag
Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'

The Grass 'Golden Variegated Sweet Flag', Acorus gramineus Ogon, is a mounded, non-invasive rhizome grass. It is great for containers, edging or as a groundcover. Fragrant, butter yellow sword-like blades create a striking contrast. Rich golden yellow foliage grows to 10 inches high, 1 foot spread. It has a typical philodendron flower that can be used fresh or dried. It grows well in pots, ponds, as an edging or groundcover and even grows indoors. It doesn¹t like to dry out but can handle sun or shade.

Grass - Dwarf White Striped Sweet Flag
Acorus gramineus Varigatus

The Grass 'Dwarf White Striped Sweet Flag', Acorus gramineus Variegatus, is a mounded, non-invasive rhizone. This old garden favorite loves moist conditions. The arching sword-like foliage will light up shady corners, form attractive mass plantings, or add a bold accent.Sweet Flag is neither a sedge or a grass but a grass-like perennial and does well planted by the side of a pond or any boggy spot. It is evergreen and will grow in light shade or sun.

Bugbane
Actaea ramosa 'Hillside Black Beauty'

The Hillside Black Beauty Bugbane, 'Actaea s. Hillside Black Beauty PP#9.988', is a perennial that is perfect for woodland gardens with constant moisture and a deep layer of organic topsoil. The Latin name for Bugbane used to be Cimicifuga, but the name change hasn't altered the appeal of this shade-garden favorite one bit. 'Hillside Black Beauty' has the darkest leaves available in the species and their white flowers glow all the more brightly because of it. It is hardy zones 4-8.

Bishop Weed - Snow on the Mountain
Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum'

The Snow on the Mountain, 'Aegopodium podagraria Variegatum', also known as Bishop Weed, is one of the most popular groundcovers on the market today. With its variegated foliage, it is one of a kind. ‘Snow on the Mountain’ forms a quick, dense, weed-proof carpet that is easy to grow even in difficult conditions. It should be planted in full sun but will tolerate morning shade.To prevent from seeding, the white flower heads should be removed, this will also help keep it looking tidy. ‘Snow on the Mountain’ has a plant height of 10-15” and a plant spread of 1-2’. ‘Snow on the Mountain’ is great as a ground cover or used in mass plantings, and it is rabbit and deer resistant and extremely drought tolerant.

African Lily - Blue
Agapanthus 'Blue'

The Agapanthus Blue, 'Agapanthus', produce buds that start out a steel-blue to blackish and stand up firmly and then they bloom out to a lavender blue and droop down. Agapanthus is also commonly known as the Lily of the Nile, African Blue Lily, and African Lily. The big flowers are comprised of up to 100 tiny tubular florets that are framed by deep green, strap-like leaves. In areas colder than zone 8, these beauties are best grown in containers and brought indoors during the winter.

Canna - Heather Queen
Agastache canna

The Canna 'Heather Queen', Agastache canna 'Heather Queen', grows 30 inches tall with 10 inch spikes of mauve pink flowers. Nice upright form and plants take all types of extreme weather conditions from drought to rain, cold and heat.The Heather Queen blooms from mid summer into fall and best grown in well draining soils that hold some moisture. A very beautiful plant.

Ajuga - Dixie Chip
Ajuga Dixie Chip

Ajuga Dixie Chip, Ajuga 'Dixie Chip' PPAF, has green, cream, and rose-purple variegated foliage that will create a spectacular display for your garden when planted in mass. In mid to late spring, violet blue flowers appear above the low spreading foliage. 'Dixie Chip' PPAF is a petite variegated Ajuga which was introduced by ItSaul Plants. It forms a tight habit making it useful for erosion control on slopes and also as a weed suppressing ground cover for the landscape. It is relatively carefree, however, it can be invasive. Ajuga 'Dixie Chip' will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to morning sun. It prefers moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. Do avoid soggy conditions. This Ajuga looks great in rock gardens, as a border plants, in mass plantings and is great for preventing erosion. Butterflies and hummingbirds are defiantly attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga is the way to go.

Ajuga - Metal. Crispa
Ajuga pyramidalis

The Ajuga ‘Metal. Crispa’, Ajuga pyramidalis, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of cobalt blue flowers. ‘Metal. Crispa’ has very tight, crisp-leafed crinkled purple foliage, almost prune-like, with a green-brown shine. The flowers appear in early spring on 8” spikes with a plant spread of 12-24”. ‘Metal. Crispa’ is excellent for shady moist areas but will adapt to a little more sun than most Ajuga. It prefers moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. Do avoid soggy conditions.Metal. Crispas are best grown in a rocky area or with other smaller plants under trees or in poor soils. ‘Metal. Crispa’ can be aggressive so don't place it near lawns without proper edging to prevent spread, or in borders where spreading is not desired. Butterflies and hummingbirds are defiantly attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga's are the way to go.

Ajuga - Bronze Beauty
Ajuga reptans

The Ajuga ‘Bronze Beauty’, Ajuga reptans, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers. The foliage is evergreen in most regions and has an attractive bronzy-brown shade that quickly forms a low carpet of medium-sized rounded leaves. ‘Bronze Beauty’ will perform well in tubs or mixed containers and makes a beautiful ground cover. The flowers appear in late spring on 4” spikes and spreads of 12-18”. Ajuga ‘Bronze Beauty’ will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to morning sun, the foliage colors will be more vivid with morning sun. Bronze Beautys prefer moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. Do avoid soggy conditions. This Ajuga looks great in rock gardens, as a border plants and mass plantings. Butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga is the way to go.

Ajuga - Burgundy Glow
Ajuga reptans

The Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’, Ajuga reptans, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers. This Ajuga is one of the most popular, forming striking mounds of leaves dappled in green, pink and cream. During the wintertime, Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ develops rich bronze and burgundy tones. It is relatively carefree, however, it can be invasive. The flowers appear in late spring on 6” spikes with a plant spread of 12-18”. ‘Burgundy Glow’ should be planted 6-9” apart for a beautiful ground cover.Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to morning sun. It prefers moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. Do avoid soggy conditions. This Ajuga looks great in rock gardens, as a border plants, in mass plantings and is great for preventing erosion. Butterflies and hummingbirds are defiantly attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga is the way to go.

Ajuga - Catlins Giant
Ajuga reptans

The Ajuga ‘Catlin’s Giant’, Ajuga reptans, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers. ‘Catlin’s Giant’ is one of the largest-growing varieties, forming bronzy-red, spinach-like leaves. This Ajuga is an excellent ground cover for shady areas where perennials and grass will not grow. Combine ‘Catlin’s Giant’ with yellow and purple spring blooming perennials to make an attractive garden. The flowers appear in spring on 4” spikes with a plant spread of 12-24”. Ajuga ‘Catlin’s Giant’ will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to morning sun, the foliage colors will be more vivid with morning sun. Catlin's Giants prefer moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. Do avoid soggy conditions. This Ajuga looks especially good in containers and mixed tubs. One may also try on banks or slopes, under trees or around shrubs but it is not tolerant to foot traffic. Butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga is the way to go.

Ajuga - Black Scallop
Ajuga reptans 'Black'

The Ajuga, 'Black Scallop', Ajuga reptans 'Black', has 'dark as night' foliage with gorgeously scalloped leaves. Black Scallops are a knock out in patio pots, combos, and as a striking accent with white, gold or light-colored plants. The very dark and glossy scalloped foliage, are larger than 'Mahogany' and darker than 'Catlin's Giant'. It displays deep blue flower spikes. It is suitable for full sun or shade. The plants have short growth habits, 3 to 6" and are hardy to zone 4. A very striking plant to supply color to your garden or patio.

Ajuga - Mahogany Bungleweed
Ajuga Reptans 'Mahogany'

The Ajuga Mahagoney Bugleweed, Ajuga reptans Mahogany, is a robust Ajuga with a flat trailing habit and shiny, short-stemmed leaves. The lush, almost black-burgundy, glossy leafed foliage will turn to a deep rich Mahogany color and turns even darker and more lustrous during the winter months. Mahagany Bugleweeds display lovely bright blue flower panicles in the spring.This Ajuga does best in fertile, well-drained soil. A site in morning sun and afternoon shade, or in filtered light allows this ajuga to really look its best. It is excellent when used for borders and in mixed containers, as well as in areas where grass is shade-challenged. Fast grower. Space 6-12" apart when used as a groundcover.

Ajuga - Toffee Chip
Ajuga Toffee Chip

Ajuga Toffee Chip, Ajuga 'Toffee Chip' PPAF, is a spectacular new groundcover which thrives in full sun or full shade and offers four seasons of interest with its evergreen foliage. This unique variety has small leaves that emerge as brown and khaki shades and mature to gray-green with a lovely creamy-gold margin. At only 2-3" tall, Ajuga 'Toffee Chip' PPAF remains neat and tidy and is perfect for a border or in a mixed container. Bright blue flowers on 8" spikes compliment the decorative foliage in late spring. It is relatively carefree, however, it can be invasive. Ajuga 'Toffee Chip' will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to morning sun. It prefers moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. Do avoid soggy conditions. This Ajuga looks great in rock gardens, as a border plants, in mass plantings and is great for preventing erosion. Butterflies and hummingbirds are defiantly attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga is the way to go.

Ajuga - Chocolate Chip
Ajuga x 'Chocolate Chip'

The Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’, Ajuga x 'Chocolate Chip', is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers. This Ajuga has unusually narrow foliage of dark green, overlaid with chocolate-brown, forming a very low clump. It is most noted for its dwarf habit and its chocolate foliage. The flowers appear in spring and are 4” in height with a plant width of 12-18”. It is not as invasive as most other Ajuga and best-planted 6-9” apart for a quick cover. Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chips’ will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to morning sun. It prefers moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. Avoid soggy conditions. Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’ looks great in rock gardens and in front of borders and in containers. Butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If one is looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Choclate Chip Ajuga is the way to go.

Hollyhock - Chaters Double
Alcea rosea

The Hollyhock Chater's Double, 'Alcea rosea', has tall spires of peony-shaped double flowers that look great against a fence or wall. An English garden of the 1850's would have several varieties of Hollyhock. Chater's Double has 5 inch flowers on tall spikes that have the colors of yellow, purple, pink, red, white, and apricot. They begin to bloom in early summer and continue to bloom for 30 to 90 days. Hollyhocks prefers full sun and heat. The plants should not be crowded by other plants, and they require good air circulation. Hollyhocks thrive in heavily composted fertile, organic soils. They require regular waterings. Plant seed in early summer, if planted too early they seem to lose their perennial habit. Charter's Double is used for edible flowers, cut flowers, dried flowers, and as background screens.

Hollyhock - Chaters Mix
Alcea rosea

The Hollyhock 'Chater's Mix', Alcea rosea, has a wide array of flower colors including pink, red and yellow. The Hollyhock family is made up of a rather large group that exhibits tall stature and being biennial in nature. Although Hollyhocks are short lived, they reseed themselves. The large blooms of 'Chater's Mix Hollyhock' flower in the summer months. Alcea is a wonderful plant near the back of the border, working great along walls or fences. They are best planted in full sun in a well-drained area.

Hollyhock - Chater's Red
Alcea rosea 'Chater's Red'

The Chater's Red Hollyhock, 'Alcea rosea', has a large ruffled ball-shaped red flower. The Hollyhock family is made up of a rather large group that exhibits tall stature and is biennial in nature. Although they are short lived, they reseed themselves. The large blooms of 'Chater's Mix Hollyhock' flower in the summer months. Alcea is a wonderful plant near the back of the border, working great along walls or fences. They are best planted in full sun in a well-drained area.

Hollyhock - Indian Spring
Alcea rosea 'Indian Spring'

The Hollyhock Indian Spring, 'Alcea rosea 'Indian Spring', has very tall spires of old fashioned flowers. The flowers are 3 to 6 inches wide and appear in colors of yellow, purple, pink, red, and white. They begin to bloom in early summer and continue to bloom for 30 to 90 days. Hollyhocks prefers full sun and heat. The plants should not be crowded by other plants and they require good air circulation. Hollyhocks thrive in heavily composted fertile, organic soils. They require regular waterings. Plant seed in early summer, if planted too early they seem to lose their perennial habit. Indian Spring is used for edible flowers, cut flowers, dried flowers, and as background screens.

Hollyhock - Nigra
Alcea rosea 'Nigra'

The Nigra Hollyhock, 'Alcea rosea', has large single, very dark maroon to almost black flowers. . The Hollyhock family is made up of a rather large group that exhibits tall stature and is biennial in nature. Although they are short lived, they reseed themselves. The large blooms of 'Chater's Nigra Hollyhock' flower in the summer months. Alcea is a wonderful plant near the back of the border, working great along walls or fences. They are best planted in full sun in a well-drained area.

Hollyhock - Peaches 'n Dreams
Alcea rosea 'Peaches 'n Dreams'

The Peaches ‘n Dreams Hollyhock, 'Alcea rosea', has double, creamy-peach flowers that are frosted with tints of raspberry-pink and apricot. It is a wonderful new array of pastels to add to the garden. The Hollyhock family is made up of a rather large group that exhibits tall stature and is biennial in nature. Although they are short lived, they reseed themselves. The large blooms of Alcea ‘Peaches ‘n Dreams’ Hollyhock flower in the summer months. Alcea is a wonderful plant near the back of the border, working great along walls or fences. They are best planted in full sun in a well-drained area.

Hollyhock - Queeny Purple
Alcea rosea 'Queeny Purple'

The Hollyhock 'Queeny Purple', 'Alcea rosea 'Queeny Purple', is the shortest and first purple Hollyhock available as a single color. With a plant width of 1-2' and a height of 20-30", it is perfect for smaller space gardens. "Queeny Purple' will flower early in the spring. Perfect for cuttings, the purple flowers are 3-4" wide but appear larger on their dwarf plant. Hollyhock must be watered heavily during the growing season and should be planted in full sun. Great for cut flowers or planted with Salvia 'Snow Hill' or Veronica 'Icicles'. 2004 All-America Selection.

Hollyhock - Summer Memories
Alcea 'Summer Memories'

The 'Summer Memories' Hollyhock Mix, is a hybrid that has single flowers in a wide range of colors. Deep green foliage stays attractive all summer. Butterflies and hummingbirds love them! They are borne on very tall stalks in midsummer and the 7-lobed foliage stays fairly clean and healthy throughout the growing season. Hollyhocks are best treated as a biennial or short-lived perennial. Hollyhocks prefer rich, moist, well-drained soil; providing these conditions will help the plants resist disease. They need full sun to really perform in the landscape. Hollyhocks provide excellent architectural height in the garden and make good backdrops for lower growing perennials.

Ladys Mantle
Alchemilla mollis

The Alchemilla ‘Lady’s Mantle’, Alchemilla mollis, is a brilliant foamy clusters of tiny, star like flowers with velvety soft olive-green leaves. The foliage catches and holds water drops while sparkling in the sun. The flower color ranges from yellow to green and blooms in late spring to early summer with a height of 18” and a plant spread of 18-24”.‘Lady’s Mantle’ will grow well in sun or shade in rich, moist, well-drained areas. . It is best used for edging with Coral Bells, Geraniums or Hosta’s. The blossoms can be used as dried flower arrangements. If one is looking for a fast growing, low maintenance perennial as a ground cover or mass plantings, this is the one for you.

Allium - Purple Sensation
Allium aflatunenense 'Purple Sensation'

The Allium 'Purple Sensation', ' Allium aflatunenense', a fall planted ornamental onion bulb, will produce purple flowers. This flower is sure to turn heads with its 4-inch wide globes of tightly packed pink-purple florets which sit at the top of a tall, thick, bare stem. The low strap-like foliage turns down as the plant blooms, making the spherical cluster of blooms a focal point in your garden. They are great for ornamental value and widely used for both landscape and cut flower purposes. The blooms are pleasantly fragrant and this plant is an easy and prolific addition to the garden. Plant in groups of ten or more for an eye catching focal point. Alliums prefer to be dry during their dormancy. The Allium Purple Sensation is ideal for containers, mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. The Purple Sensation has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer.

Allium - Atropurpureum
Allium 'Atropurpureum'

The Allium 'Atropurpureum', 'Allium atropurpureum'', a fall planted ornamental onion bulb, produces beautiful intense dark purple flowers with a diameter of 3". This Allium is easy to grow and does well in average to rich, well drained soil. Plant in groups of ten or more for an eye catching focal point. Divide mature clumps in August if areas become overcrowded. Alliums prefer to be dry during their dormancy. The Atropurpureum is ideal for containers, mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. The Atropurpureum has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer.

Allium - Blue Drumstick
Allium 'Blue Drumstick'

The Allium 'Blue Drumstick', Allium, has unusual flax-blue flower heads, approximately 1 1/2" in diameter. It will tolerate poor garden soil; once established it will naturalize easily. Blue Drumstick is resistant to deer and makes excellent cut flowers.Easy to grow in any sunny, well-drained location, so plant them in groups of ten or more for an eye catching focal point. Divide mature clumps in August if areas become overcrowded. Alliums prefer to be dry during their dormancy. Blue Drumstick is ideal for containers, mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. It has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer.

Allium - Fireworks - Mixed Colors
Allium 'Fireworks Assorted'

The Allium 'Fireworks Mixed Colors', 'Allium fireworks', a fall planted ornamental onion bulb, will produce flowers of purple, yellow and white colors. These miniature allium plants work very well as a front border or in a rock garden. They are great for ornamental value and widely used for both landscape and cut flower purposes. The blooms are pleasantly fragrant and this plant is an easy and prolific addition to the garden. Alliums will grow in any average soil, doing even better in rich, well-drained soil. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. Allium Fireworks minatures has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer.

Allium - Gladiator
Allium 'Gladiator'

The Allium 'Gladiator', 'Allium', a fall planted ornamental onion bulb, produces beautiful violet - blue flowers. This showy giant produces large, violet-blue globular flowers. Plant them in groups of three or more bulbs for the best effect. They are great for ornamental value and widely used for both landscape and cut flower purposes. The blooms are pleasantly fragrant and this plant is an easy and prolific addition to the garden. Plant in groups of ten or more for an eye catching focal point. Divide mature clumps in August if areas become overcrowded. Alliums prefer to be dry during their dormancy. The Allium Gladiator is ideal for containers, mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. Gladiator has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer.

Allium - Globemaster
Allium 'Globemaster'

The Allium 'Globemaster', 'Allium albopilosum/elatum', a fall planted ornamental onion bulb, will produce large flowers. This gigantic Allium is a cross breed between Allium albopilosum and Allium elatum. One flower measures 10" across and the flowering period lasts for several weeks to a month. New florets constantly appear and cover the old ones. One flower will produce as many as 1,100 florets! They are great for ornamental value and widely used for both landscape and cut flower purposes. The blooms are pleasantly fragrant and this plant is an easy and prolific addition to the garden. Plant in groups of ten or more for an eye catching focal point. Divide mature clumps in August if areas become overcrowded. Alliums prefer to be dry during their dormancy. The Allium Globemaster is ideal for containers, mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. Globemaster has a bloom period of about 3 weeks to a month and they bloom in late spring to early summer.

Allium - Mount Everest
Allium 'Mt. Everest'

The Allium 'Mt. Everest', 'Allium Hybrid', a fall planted ornamental onion bulb, will produce creamy white flowers. This tall Allium hybrid produces large 6" spheres of creamy white flowers - like giant snowballs. The plants are vigorous and the flowers are long-lasting. They are great for ornamental value and widely used for both landscape and cut flower purposes. The blooms are pleasantly fragrant and this plant is an easy and prolific addition to the garden. Plant in groups of ten or more for an eye catching focal point. Alliums prefer to be dry during their dormancy. The Allium Mt. Everest is ideal for mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. Mt. Everest has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer.

Allium - Purple and White - Mixed Colors
Allium 'Purple and White'

The Allium 'Purple and White', 'Allium Hybrid', fall planted ornamental onion bulb mixture, will produce creamy white and dark purple flowers. The plants are vigorous and the flowers are long-lasting. They are great for ornamental value and widely used for both landscape and cut flower purposes. The blooms are pleasantly fragrant and this plant is an easy and prolific addition to the garden. Plant in groups of ten or more for an eye catching focal point. Alliums prefer to be dry during their dormancy. The Allium Purple and White is ideal for mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. Purple and White has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer.

Allium - Rainbow Mix
Allium 'Rainbow'

The Allium 'Rainbow Mix', Aillium, is a mixture of Allium varieties that produce small, bell-shaped flower clusters for a long bloom season. These jewel-toned beauties take off right where early bulbs like Grape Hyacinths leave off. In late spring--every spring--with this mix, you'll have a fantastic multicolored display. Great for the front of the garden and for naturalizing anywhere.The blooms are pleasantly fragrant and this plant is an easy and prolific addition to the garden. Alliums will grow in any average soil, doing even better in rich, well-drained soil. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. Allium Rainbow Mix has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer.

Allium - Roseum
Allium 'Roseum'

The Allium roseum, Allium, has delicate, non-fading, little pink blooms with light green highlights that are lovely and long-lasting in borders or rock gardens. Wonderful as cut flowers and fragrant, too Easy to grow in any sunny, well-drained location, so plant them in groups of ten or more for an eye catching focal point. Divide mature clumps in August if areas become overcrowded. Alliums prefer to be dry during their dormancy. The Allium roseum is ideal for containers, mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. Allium roseum has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer.

Allium - Schubertii
Allium 'Schubertii'

The Allium 'Schubertii', 'Allium', a fall planted ornamental onion bulb, will produce pink flowers. The Schubertii is certainly a rare and very striking Allium variety! The umbel reaches up to 15" in diameter with up to 200 pink florets! They are excellent for the border and also very suitable for dried flower arrangements. The flowers are long-lasting. They are great for ornamental value and widely used for both landscape and cut flower purposes. The blooms are pleasantly fragrant and this plant is an easy and prolific addition to the garden. Plant in groups of ten or more for an eye catching focal point. Alliums prefer to be dry during their dormancy. The Allium Schubertii is ideal for mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. Schubertii has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer.

Allium - Silver Spring
Allium 'Silver Spring'

The Silver Spring Allium, Allium 'Silver Spring', has each flower globe covered in bright white flowers with blueberry purple centers, hundreds of them! Sturdy stems are perfect for cutting and will reach approximately 2' tall in the garden. Silver Spring will add a burst of color to your next year's garden. It must be one of the most memorable images of the year, explosions of gorgeous purple and white bobbing and dancing above the surrounding planting. Easy to grow in any sunny, well-drained location, so plant them in groups of ten or more for an eye catching focal point. Divide mature clumps in August if areas become overcrowded. Alliums prefer to be dry during their dormancy. Silver Spring is ideal for containers, mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. It has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer.

Allium - Drumstick
Allium sphaerocephalon 'Drumstick'

The Allium 'Drumstick', 'Allium sphaerocephalon', a fall planted ornamental onion bulb, produces beautiful crimson-purple flowers. It has showy, deep purple - crimson florets form large oval flower clusters atop sturdy stems. It is striking in the mixed border or rock garden, especially with yellow daylilies. Drumstick multiply rapidly in sunny, rich, well - drained soil. The blooms are pleasantly fragrant and this plant is an easy and prolific addition to the garden. Plant in groups of ten or more for an eye catching focal point. Divide mature clumps in August if areas become overcrowded. Alliums prefer to be dry during their dormancy. The Allium Drumstick is ideal for containers, mass plantings, borders, and cut flowers. These plants are rabbit, squirrel, and deer resistant. Drumsticks has a bloom period of about 3 weeks and they bloom in late spring to early summer.

Amaryllis - Black Pearl
Amaryllis 'Black Pearl'

The Single Amaryllis 'Black Pearl', Amaryllis 'Black Pearl', has stunning, velvety dark maroon flowers. Holland's finest strain produces more huge flowers per bulb than any other strain. The spectacular breath-taking beauty of the brilliant colors must be seen to be believed. Blooms over 8 inches across. Large size bulbs should produce two huge stems each with 4-5 giant flowers per stem. Complete instructions are included with each order and directions for blooming care to insure repeat blooming in successive years. Best grown indoors because they are not cold hardy. “Black Pearl” stands out in a crowd with its velvety soft texture and beautiful deep color.The solid-color flowers will make a striking holiday centerpiece. Plant several bulbs in a large pot for an amazing display! You should plant about five weeks prior to the time you want flowers. Plant in pots that are two inches larger than the diameter of bulb, and place the bulb so that one third to one half of it is above soil.

Amaryllis - Double Dragon
Amaryllis 'Double Dragon'

The Double Amaryllis 'Double Dragon', 'Hippeastrum', displays scarlet-red double blooms. Holland's finest strain produces more huge flowers per bulb than any other strain. The spectacular breath-taking beauty of the brilliant colors must be seen to be believed. Double Dragon blooms over 8 inches across. Large size bulbs should produce two huge stems each with 4-5 giant flowers per stem. Complete instructions are included with each order and directions for blooming care to insure repeat blooming in successive years. The large flowers and the ease with which they can be brought to bloom make amaryllis popular!

Amaryllis - Elvas
Amaryllis 'Elvas'

The Double Amaryllis 'Elvas', 'Hippeastrum', has lush, many-petalled double blooms of white flushed with red at the center of the petals and finished with fine red edges. Holland's finest strain produces more huge flowers per bulb than any other strain. The spectacular breath-taking beauty of the brilliant colors must be seen to be believed. Elvas blooms over 8 inches across. Large size bulbs should produce two huge stems each with 4-5 giant flowers per stem. Complete instructions are included with each order and directions for blooming care to insure repeat blooming in successive years. The large flowers and the ease with which they can be brought to bloom make amaryllis popular!This is a great plant because they are easy to grow and have big flowers that brighten any indoor winter scene. The amaryllis comes in many beautiful shades of red, white, pink, salmon, orange and multicolored varieties. The planting period extends from October to April and the flowering period lasts for 7 to 8 weeks. Amaryllis can be grown outdoors in frost free areas. They also can be grown in colder regions, but in cold regions, pull up the bulbs before winter, and store them until spring.

Amaryllis - Lambada
Amaryllis 'Lambada'

The Single Amaryllis 'Lambada', Amaryllis 'Lambada', has 7 1/2 inch bold pink blooms that surround a prominent white center. Normally has 2 stems per bulb and produces up to 6 flowers per stem! Holland's finest strain produces more huge flowers per bulb than any other strain. The spectacular breath-taking beauty of the brilliant colors must be seen to be believed. Large size bulbs should produce two huge stems each with 4-5 giant flowers per stem. Complete instructions are included with each order and directions for blooming care to insure repeat blooming in successive years. Best grown indoors because they are not cold hardy.The solid-color flowers will make a striking holiday centerpiece. Plant several bulbs in a large pot for an amazing display! You should plant about five weeks prior to the time you want flowers. Plant in pots that are two inches larger than the diameter of bulb, and place the bulb so that one third to one half of it is above soil.

Amaryllis - Prelude
Amaryllis 'Prelude'

The Single Amaryllis 'Prelude', Amaryllis 'Prelude', has rounded petals of scarlet red with a pure white center and edges. Holland's finest strain produces more huge flowers per bulb than any other strain. The spectacular breath-taking beauty of the brilliant colors must be seen to be believed. Blooms over 8 inches across. Large size bulbs should produce two huge stems each with 4-5 giant flowers per stem. Complete instructions are included with each order and directions for blooming care to insure repeat blooming in successive years. Best grown indoors because they are not cold hardy. “Black Pearl” stands out in a crowd with its velvety soft texture and beautiful deep color.The solid-color flowers will make a striking holiday centerpiece. Plant several bulbs in a large pot for an amazing display! You should plant about five weeks prior to the time you want flowers. Plant in pots that are two inches larger than the diameter of bulb, and place the bulb so that one third to one half of it is above soil.

Amaryllis - San Remo
Amaryllis 'San Remo'

The Single Amaryllis 'San Remo', Amaryllis 'San Remo', has pale pink petals that have mid-ribs and edges flushed with deep raspberry. Holland's finest strain produces more huge flowers per bulb than any other strain. The spectacular breath-taking beauty of the brilliant colors must be seen to be believed. Blooms over 8 inches across. Large size bulbs should produce two huge stems each with 4-5 giant flowers per stem. Complete instructions are included with each order and directions for blooming care to insure repeat blooming in successive years. Best grown indoors because they are not cold hardy. “Black Pearl” stands out in a crowd with its velvety soft texture and beautiful deep color.The solid-color flowers will make a striking holiday centerpiece. Plant several bulbs in a large pot for an amazing display! You should plant about five weeks prior to the time you want flowers. Plant in pots that are two inches larger than the diameter of bulb, and place the bulb so that one third to one half of it is above soil.

Anagallis - Cinnamon
Anagallis hybrid

The Anagallis Cinnamon, 'Anagallis hybrid', dispalys beautiful medium pink flowers. The Cinnamon comes from a series of early, compact, large flowering Anagallis. The flowers of this Proven Selection plant are large, about 2/3 of an inch acorss. Anagallis are perfect for for combos, pots, and baskets. These plants are a stunning addition to any container. The flowers appear in April and continue until November.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Anagallis - Spice
Anagallis hybrid

The Anagallis Spice, 'Anagallis hybrid', dispalys beautiful light pink flowers. The Spice comes from a series of early, compact, large flowering Anagallis. The flowers of this Proven Selection plant are large, about 2/3 of an inch acorss. Anagallis are perfect for for combos, pots, and baskets. These plants are a stunning addition to any container. The flowers appear in April and continue until November.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Anagallis - Wildcat™ Blue
Anagallis hybrid

The Anagallis Wildcat Blue, 'Anagallis hybrid', dispalys beautiful true blue flowers. The Wildcat Blue comes from a new series of early, compact, large flowering Anagallis. The flowers of this Proven Selection plant are large, about 2/3 of an inch acorss. Anagallis are perfect for for combos, pots, and baskets. These plants are a stunning addition to any container. The flowers appear in April and continue until November.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Anagallis - Wildcat™ Orange
Anagallis hybrid

The Anagallis Wildcat Orange, 'Anagallis hybrid', dispalys beautiful bright ochre flowers. The Wildcat Orange comes from a new series of early, compact, large flowering Anagallis. The flowers of this Proven Selection plant are large, about 2/3 of an inch acorss. Anagallis are perfect for for combos, pots, and baskets. These plants are a stunning addition to any container. The flowers appear in April and continue until November.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Grass - Big Bluestem
Andropogon gerardii

The Grass, 'Big Bluestem', Andropogon gerardii, is a native prairie grass. This grass is also called Turkey feet because the shape of the seed heads look like turkey feet. It is also called beard grass. The name big bluestem grass comes from the fact that this grass can grow to very big, 4 to 7 feet as a matter of fact. It blooms from June through September. In late summer, purplish flower spikes form.The tall and slender stems are blue-green in the summer. The hairy blades, which can get to be 12 inches long and 1/2 inch wide, will get a red tinge on the leaves as they get older, and turn bronze in the fall. Pot it or bed it. Very attractive grass which works well as an accent plant or in mass plantings.

Dill Dukat
Anethum graveolens

The Dill Dukat, 'Anethum graveolens', has more foliage that lasts longer on the plant than other dills. The Duckat Dill is mild, sweet, and never bitter or overly strong. The tall graceful plants with the feathery, blue-green leaves, will add style to your garden. The Dukat Dill has small. yellow flowers in a 6 inch wide upside down umbrella shaped flower cluster.The primary use for Dill is culinary. Fresh Dill leaves are sprinkled on all sorts of food including potatoes, lamb chops, tomatoes, squash, salads, sauces, grilled salmon, eggs, spinach, cucumbers, and green beans. Dried Dill leaves, called dill weed, can also be used but the fresh leaves are much stronger and taste better. Dill is used extensively in Scandinavian and Russian cooking. Plant Dill in the spring after the last day of spring frost. Dill prefers fertile well drained soil with lots of organic matter.

Herb - Fernleaf Dill
Anethum graveolens

The Fernleaf Dill, 'Anethum graveolens', Fernleaf or dwarf dill grows to 18" high and has dark green leaves. It is slow to bolt and is grown especially for its leaves rather than its seed. It is a unique dwarf that was developed for container culture. The dark, finely divided foliage on the basal-branching plant offers excellent flavor. Dill likes a well-drained, moderately rich, moist soil with a pH of 6.0 in full sun. Do not crowd plants because crowding and poor, dry soil will cause it to bolt.The primary use for Dill is culinary. Fresh Dill leaves are sprinkled on all sorts of food including potatoes, lamb chops, tomatoes, squash, salads, sauses, grilled salmon, eggs, spinach, cucumbers, and green beans. Dried Dill leaves, called dill weed, can also be used but the fresh leaves are much stronger and taste better. Dill is used extensively in Scandinavian and Russian cooking. Plant Dill in the spring after the last day of spring frost. Dill prefers fertile well drained soil with lots of organic matter.

Golden Marguerite - Susan Mitchell
Anthemis 'Susan Mitchell'

The Marguerite Daisy, 'Anthemis ‘Susan Mitchell’, a Blooms of Bressingham plant, has daisy-like, 1-2” creamy white flowers with primrose-yellow centers. The feathery, fragrant, silvery foliage forms a tight, symmetrical mound that will add to any landscape. Anthemis ‘Susan Mitchell’ has a plant height of 20-24” and should be planted in full sun. It will bloom from May to October and will accept poor soil conditions, being drought tolerant. If deadheaded, it will bloom all summer long. Try Anthemis ‘Susan Mitchell’ with Calamagrostis ‘Overdam’, Stachy’s ‘Lamb’s Ear’ or Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’. It is a sure garden pleaser.

Golden Marguerite - Dwarf Charming
Anthemis tinctoria 'Charme'

The Dwarf Golden Marquerite, 'Anthemis tinctoria ‘Charme’, has daisy-like, 1” bright yellow flowers. The feathery, fragrant foliage forms a tight, symmetrical mound that will add to any landscape. Anthemis ‘Charme’ has a plant height of 12-16” and should be planted in full sun. It will bloom from May to October and will accept poor soil conditions, being drought tolerant. If deadheaded, it will bloom all summer long. Try Anthemis ‘Charme’ with Veronica ‘Royal Candles’PPAF, Echanicea ‘Double Decker' PPAF or Coreopsis rosea ‘American Dreams’. It is a sure garden pleaser. PPAF

Golden Marguerite - Kelwayi
Anthemis tinctoria 'Kelwayi'

The Golden Marquerite, 'Anthemis tinctoria ‘Kelwayi’, has daisy-like, 2-3” sunny yellow flowers. Sometimes the flowers will appear apricot or darker yellow. The feathery, fragrant foliage forms a tight, symmetrical mound that will add to any landscape. Anthemis ‘Kelwayi’ has a plant height of 2-3' and should be planted in full sun. It will bloom from May to October and will accept poor soil conditions, being drought tolerant. If deadheaded, it will bloom all summer long. Try Anthemis ‘Charme’ with Aquilegia ‘Biedermeier’, Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Little Spire’ PPAF, or Campanula punctata ‘Bowl of Cherries’ PP13194. It is a sure garden pleaser.

Snapdragons - Solstice Burgundy
Antirrhinum majus

The Snapdragon Solstice Burgundy, ' Antirrhinum majus', The Snapdragon Solstice Burgundy, ' Antirrhinum majus', is a mid-height variety that flowers faster than other varieties of Snapdragons. The 16 to 20 inch plants make a good "knee-high" garden. The Snapdragon Solstice Burgundy diplays lavish burgundy color and has a spicy scent. Their long bloomtime makes them a garden favorite. Snapdragons prefer cooler weather and produce 1 to 2 inch tubular flowers. This snapdragon is also great for cut flowers.

Snapdragons - Solstice Lavender
Antirrhinum majus

The Snapdragon Solstice Lavender, ' Antirrhinum majus', is a mid-height variety that flowers faster than other varieties of Snapdragons. The 16 to 20 inch plants make a good "knee-high" garden. The Snapdragon Solstice Lavender diplays lavish lavender color and has a spicy scent. Their long bloomtime makes them a garden favorite. Snapdragons prefer cooler weather and produce 1 to 2 inch tubular flowers. This snapdragon is also great for cut flowers.

Snapdragons - Solstice Orange Tricolor
Antirrhinum majus

The Snapdragons Solstice Orange Tricolor, ' Antirrhinum majus', is a mid-height variety that flowers faster than other varieties of Snapdragons. The 16 to 20 inch plants make a good "knee-high" garden. The Snapdragon Solstice Orange Tricolor diplays lavish tricolored orange colors and has a spicy scent. Their long bloomtime makes them a garden favorite. Snapdragons prefer cooler weather and produce 1 to 2 inch tubular flowers. This snapdragon is also great for cut flowers.The flower has an orange yellow petal and white tube.

Celery - Chinese - Kin-Tsai
Apium graveolens

The Celery Chinese Kin-Tsai 'Apium graveolens', is one of the most widely grown vegetables in China. The leaves have a strong celery flavor that is essential for Chinese cuisine. In China, Chinese Celery is an ancient vegetable. In 1972, bamboo slips, used to record recipes, were excavated from the Han dynasty tombs. Chinese celery was one of the ingredients on those recipes. The flavor is more robust than American celery. The leaves are generally stir-fried and incorporated into meat and fish dishes. It is also used in soups, stews, and rice dishes.Plant 5 weeks before last frost date. It can be sown every 6 weeks through the summer for continual crops. In warm climates, sow in the fall. The soil should be well drained and very fertile with lots of organic matter. Cut individual stems or harvest the whole plant about 1 inch above the ground.

Columbine - Rocky Mountain Blue
Aquilegea caerulea

The Columbine Rocky Mountain Blue, 'Aquilegea caerulea', contains nectar in the tip of the petal's narrow spur that can only be reached by hummingbirds. It is the state flower of Colorado. This is a great addition to any perennial garden. The 2 inch or longer blue and white flowers appear atop wiry stems. The Rocky Mountain Blue Columbine blooms for 3 to 6 weeks in May and June and earlier in mild climates. The foliage has a finely textured, lacy appearance, looking somewhat like a maidenhair fern.Rocky Mountain Blues prefers moist, rich, well drained soil. Light fertilization help Columbine. In areas where summers are hot and dry, Columbine prefers light shade. In costal regions, Columbines take full sun. Plant in early spring or as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. The Columbine Rocky Mountain Blue is used in rock gardens, border plants, and for cut flowers.

Columbine - Biedermeier
Aquilegia 'Biedermeier'

The Columbine 'Aquilegia Biedermeier Columbine’, also known as Aquilegia ‘Biedermeier', is a beautiful, easy to grow spring blooming perennial. The blue-green foliage adds texture and color in the fall to any of your perennial beds. The mix of colors and shortness make this Columbine stand out from the rest. With a height of 12" and a plant spread of 18-24”, you won’t want to miss this. ‘Biedermeier’ should be planted in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moist well-drained soil.  Columbine is a profuse self-seeder so it should be planted 12-18” apart. It is best used in rock gardens or in containers and for beds and borders, in cottage gardens and it attracts butterflies. Enjoy this popular flower in your garden or as a cut flower.

Columbine - Black Barlow
Aquilegia 'Black Barlow'

The Columbine Black Barlow, Aquilegia 'Black Barlow', produces double flowers of a deep black-purple, resembling a dahlia. The blooms sit on 24" stems. The Black Barlow likes a moist spot in the garden.

Columbine - Cardinal
Aquilegia 'Cardinal'

The Columbine Cardinal, 'Aquilegia ‘Cardinal', a Columbine in the Songbird series, is a beautiful, easy to grow spring blooming perennial. The green foliage adds texture and color in the fall to any of your perennial beds. The exquisite 3” wide petals are long-spurred, large, red and white bicolor. With a height of 24-28” and a plant spread of 14-16”, you won’t want to miss this. Aquilegia ‘Cardinal’ was honored with the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society in 2003.<p.‘Cardinal’ should be planted in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moist well-drained soil.  Columbine is a profuse self-seeder so it should be planted 16” apart. It is best used in rock gardens or in containers and for beds and borders, in cottage gardens and it attracts butterflies. Enjoy this popular flower in your garden or as a cut flower. It is a definite eye-catcher.

Columbine - Denver Gold
Aquilegia chrysantha

The Columbine 'Denver Gold', Aquilegia chrysantha, has large, very showy, yellow flowers that can measure over 3" across. The fragrant flowers reflect the sunshine of their Rocky Mountain home. ‘Denver Gold’ blooms in late spring, and if deadheaded, will be a heavy reblommer. With a spread of 15-20” and height of 24-30”, you won’t want to miss this. ‘Denver Gold’ should be planted in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moist well-drained soil.  Columbine is a profuse self-seeder so it should be planted 12-18” apart. It is best used in rock gardens or in containers and for beds and borders, in cottage gardens and it attracts butterflies. Enjoy this popular flower in your garden or as a cut flower.

Columbine - Pleat
Aquilegia hybrida

The Columbine Double Pleat Blue and White, 'Aquilegia hybrida ‘Double Pleat Blue and White’, is a beautiful, easy to grow spring blooming perennial. The blue-green foliage adds texture and color in the fall to any of your perennial beds. The exquisite pleated flowers are mostly purple-blue and white, but one may find pink and white like petticoats. With a height of 18" and a plant spread of 14”, you won’t want to miss this. ‘Double Pleat’ should be planted in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moist well-drained soil.  Columbine is a profuse self-seeder so it should be planted 12-18” apart. It is best used in rock gardens or in containers and for beds and borders, in cottage gardens and it attracts butterflies. Enjoy this popular flower in your garden or as a cut flower.

Columbine - Navy & White
Aquilegia 'Navy and White'

The Columbine ‘Navy and White', 'Aquilegia', also known as the Spring Magic Series, is a beautiful, striking, easy to grow spring blooming perennial. The green foliage adds texture and color in the fall to any of your perennial beds. The exquisite 2” wide petals are navy and blue and are produced about 2-3 weeks earlier than other varieties in its species. With a height of 14” and a plant spread of 18”, you won’t want to miss this.‘Navy and White’ should be planted in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moist well-drained soil.  Columbine is a profuse self-seeder so it should be planted 16” apart. It is best used in rock gardens or in containers and for beds and borders, in cottage gardens and it attracts butterflies. Enjoy this popular flower in your garden or as a cut flower. It is a definite eye-catcher.

Columbine - Wild Mixed Colors
Aquilegias 'McKana' Hybrids

The Wild Columbines Mix, 'Aquilegia Mckanna Hybrids', consists of bright colored flowers of red, yellow, blue, purple, and white. This mix has large unusual spurred flowers. Columbine is an easy to grow perennial. Columbine is native to Asia, Europe and North America. They are especially attractive to hummingbirds and bees because the flowers contain lots of nectar.

Arctotis - Pumpkin Pie
Arctotis hybrid

The Arctotis Pumpkin Pie, 'Arctotis hybrid', has a more compact habit than other Arctotis'. The silver leaves and extra-profuse blooms show why these much improved forms are great sellers. They will flower with beautiful orange blooms from April until November. Pumpkin Pie looks great in baskets, combos, and pots. They are great for borders and for cuttings. Pumpkin Pie is a Proven Selection plant.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Arctotis - Sunspot
Arctotis hybrid

The Arctotis Sunspot, 'Arctotis hybrid', has a more compact habit than other Arctotis'. The silver leaves and extra-profuse blooms show why these much improved forms are great sellers. They will flower with beautiful blazing yellow-orange blooms from April until November.Sunspot looks great in baskets, combos, and pots. They are great for borders and for cuttings. Sunspot is a Proven Selection plant.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Daisy - Cobbity Daisy® Sugar Baby
Argyranthemum frutescens

The Daisy Cobbity Daisy® 'Sugar Baby", 'Argyranthemum frutescens', is a fantastic release from Proven Winners. The Daisy Cobbity Daisy® 'Sugar Baby" is a heat-tolerant daisy with oomph. This daisy has very compact growth and early-flowering ability. The Sugar Baby has traditional white daisy flowers with yellow centers on low growing, spreading plants. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These Daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Daisy - Cobbity Daisy® Summer Melody
Argyranthemum frutescens

The Daisy Cobbity Daisy® ''Summer Melody", 'Argyranthemum frutescens', is a fantastic release from Proven Selections. The Daisy Cobbity Daisy® 'Summer Melody" has double pink daisy blooms with twice the performance of other varieties. The deep-rose buds fade to a soft baby-pink as they open. Summer Melody has a tight, bushy habit. This daisy has very compact growth and early-flowering ability. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These Daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Daisy - Crème
Argyranthemum frutescens

The Daisy Crème, 'Argyranthemum frutescens', is a fantastic release from Proven Selections. The Daisy Creme exhibits fast growth and is wonderfully floriferous grower for baskets, borders, and landscapes. Creme has a compact, mounding habit. The cream colored blooms are very attractive. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These Daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Daisy - Gypsy Rose
Argyranthemum frutescens

The Daisy Gypsy Rose, 'Argyranthemum frutescens', is a fantastic release from Proven Selections. The Gypsy Rose exhibits fast growth and is wonderfully floriferous grower for baskets, borders, and landscapes. Gypsy Rose has a compact, mounding habit. The rose colored blooms have a pretty yellow center. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These Daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Daisy - Lavender Lass
Argyranthemum frutescens

The Daisy Lavender Lass, 'Argyranthemum frutescens', is a fantastic release from Proven Selections. The Lavender Lass exhibits fast growth and is wonderfully floriferous grower for baskets, borders, and landscapes. Lavender Lass has a compact, mounding habit. The lavender colored blooms have a pretty yellow center. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Daisy - Midas Gold
Argyranthemum frutescens

The Daisy Midas Gold, 'Argyranthemum frutescens', is a fantastic release from Proven Selections. The Midas Gold exhibits fast growth and is wonderfully floriferous grower for baskets, borders, and landscapes. Midas Gold has a compact, mounding habit. The yellow colored blooms have a pretty bronze center. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Daisy - Molimba Helio White
Argyranthemum frutescens

The Daisy 'Molimba' Helio White, 'Argyranthemum frutescens', is a fantastic release from Proven Winners. The Daisy 'Molimba' Helio White is a heat-tolerant marguerite daisy with oomph. It has traditional white daisy flowers with yellow centers on low growing, spreading plants. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These Daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Daisy - Think Pink
Argyranthemum frutescens

The Daisy Think Pink, 'Argyranthemum frutescens', is a fantastic release from Proven Selections. The Think Pink exhibits fast growth and is wonderfully floriferous grower for baskets, borders, and landscapes. Think Pink has a compact, mounding habit. The bright pink colored blooms are very attractive. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Daisy - White Star
Argyranthemum frutescens

The Daisy White Star, 'Argyranthemum frutescens', is a fantastic release from Proven Selections. The White Star exhibits fast growth and is wonderfully floriferous grower for baskets, borders, and landscapes. White Star has a compact, mounding habit. The bright white colored blooms have a very attractive yellow center. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Daisy - Butterfly
Argyranthemum frutescens

The Daisy Butterfly, 'Argyranthemum frutescens', is a fantastic release from Proven Winners. The Daisy 'Butterfly' is a heat-tolerant marguerite Daisy with oomph. 'Butterfly' produces canary-yellow flowers throughout the summer ­ even without deadheading. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The Daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These Daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Daisy - Vanilla Butterfly
Argyranthemum frutescens

The Daisy Vanilla Butterfly, 'Argyranthemum frutescens', is a fantastic release from Proven Winners. The Daisy Vanilla Butterfly' is a heat-tolerant marguerite daisy with oomph. The Vanilla Butterfly' produces large soft creamy white daisy flowers all season long. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These Daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Daisy - Molimba Mini Frizzle Pink
Argyranthemum Molimba Mini Frizzle Pink

The Daisy Molimba Mini Frizzle Pink, ' Argyranthemum Molimba Mini Frizzle Pink', is a lively variety with lemon-yellow daisy flowers graced with green foliage. Great for use in combinations, window boxes and landscapes. Deadheading may improve appearance but is not necessary for continuous bloom.

Daisy - Molimba Mini White
Argyranthemum Molimba Mini White

The Daisy Molimba Mini White, 'Argyranthemum Molimba Mini White', is a lively variety with lemon-yellow daisy flowers graced with green foliage. Great for use in combinations, window boxes and landscapes. Deadheading may improve appearance but is not necessary for continuous bloom.

Jack in the Pulpit - Collection
Arisaema

The Jack in the Pulpit Collection, 'Arisaema', contains mysterious-looking plants that are great for the shade. They like good drainage and plenty of leaf mold. Ideal companions for ferns and hostas. 36" tall. Our tubers come from cultivated stock. No. 1 tubers. Zones 5-9. Our Jack in the Pulpit Collection contains 6 tubers, 1 each of candidissimum, flavum, griffthii speciosum, sikokianum and wilsonii.

Jack in the Pulpit - Candidissimum
Arisaema candidissimum

The Jack in the Pulpit, 'Arisaema candidissimum', produce highly scented cream and pink striped flowers. These mysterious looking plants are for the shade. They like good drainage and plenty of leaf mold. They are ideal companions for ferns and hostas. These tubers come from cultivated stock.

Jack in the Pulpit - Flavum
Arisaema flavum

The Jack in the Pulpit - flavum, 'Arisaema flavum', is one of the most vigorous and hardy Jack in the Pulpits. This plant has golden yellow spathes with a maroon-red center. The foliage is fresh green with golden-yellow veins. Blooms April- July.

Jack in the Pulpit - Graffithi
Arisaema griffithii

The Jack in the Pulpit - graffithi, 'Arisaema graffithi', has large deep purple-violet spathe reticulated with green and white. These mysterious looking plants are for the shade. They like good drainage and plenty of leaf mold. Ideal companions for ferns and hostas. Our tubers come from cultivated stock.

Jack in the Pulpit - Sikokianum
Arisaema sikokianum

The Jack in the Pulpit - sikokianum, 'Arisaema sikokianum', is one of the showiest of the Jack in the Pulpit, the spathe is a dark purplish-brown with a white club shaped spadix. The leaves show silver accents, which adds to the beauty. Blooms April to July.

Jack in the Pulpit - Speciosum
Arisaema speciosum

The Jack in the Pulpit - speciosum, 'Arisaema speciosum', displays deep reddish-brown spathes with white accents. These mysterious looking plants are for the shade. They like good drainage and plenty of leaf mold. Ideal companions for ferns and hostas. Our tubers come from cultivated stock.

Jack in the Pulpit - Wilsonii
Arisaema wilsonii

The Jack in the Pulpit - wilsonii, 'Arisaema wilsonii', is duly impressive! Wilsonii produces huge leaves with maroon-green sathes. The first year this plant reaches a height of about 1', but once settled it can grow up to 3'. Blooms May-June.

The Mouse Plant
Arisarum proboscideum 'The Mouse Plant'

The Mouse Plant, 'Arisarum proboscideum', is an interesting and unique plant for the shady border. Each 2" bloom resembles a mouse hiding among the attractive green foliage. In April and May, the chocolate-maroon and white blooms start to peak out of the green foliage. Each plant eventually spreads to form a colony. You may have to lift some of those vigorous leaves to find the mice, as they can be completely concealed by foliage. The Mouse Plant is hardy and easily grown. Great border plant, it grows only 6-8" tall. It becomes a real conversation piece and a must for your garden. It would be worth growing just for its very nice shiny green arrowhead leaves which form a low, spreading carpet.

Sea Thrift - Splendins
Armeria maritima 'Splendens'

The Splendins 'Sea Thrift', Armeria maritima, has wonderful pink flowers that contrast well with its dark evergreen, tufted foliage. This plant is very floriferous in spring and early summer. 'Sea Thrift' is an excellent plant for use in rock gardens or edging.Armeria is salt tolerant and are often grown along the coast line. With a plant height of 6" and a spread of 10", its grass like foliage stays evergreen throughout the season. It is best planted in sandy soils in full sun.

Armeria Formosa
Arneria pseudarmeria 'formosa'

The Armeria Formosa Pinkball Thrift, 'Arneria pseudarmeria ', is like the common Sea Thrift, but bigger and it is a hardy perennial.. The Pinkball Thrift displays 1 to 2 inch round flowers in shades of pink, rose, and red. The Armeria Formosa blooms in the spring for 4 to 8 weeks. In mild climates, they can bloom all year. Even though Armeria does great in coastal climates, it will do wonderfully anywhere. It is a sturdy and dependable plant.The Pinkball Thrift prefers full sun and will do well in average garden soil. The soil must be well drained. They are very tolerant of salty soils. Cut off spent blooms to encourage more blossoms. Plant in early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before the last average frost date, or late summer/early fall at least 2 months before the first fall frost. This Armeria is excellent as mounds in rock gardens and flower borders as well as its specialty, cut flowers.

Herb - French Tarragon
Artemesia dranunculus sativa

The French Tarragon, 'Artemesia dranunculus sativa', cannot be easily purchased. To obtain French Tarragon, you need to obtain plants or to use cuttings. French Tarragon has a spicy anise flavor that turns ordinary main dishes into masterpieces. Tarragon goes well with meat and vegetables and is a top choice in any hearty recipe.This herb reaches a height of 2 feet with an 18 inch spread. To use Tarragon in cooking, chop the leaves very fine to extract the flavor for cream sauces and béarnaise sauce. Add it to tuna or chicken salads, eggs and quiches, mayonnaises, and mustard salad dressings. It makes a wonderful flavored butter and can be combined with dill and parsley for fish.Protect your tarragon from harsh winters by mulching with shredded bark. Cut the plant back to the ground in spring, remove dead stems, and trim to shape. The plant also should be divided every 3 to 4 years. French Tarragon likes life on the dry side with plenty of sun. The soil should be well drained and watering should be thorough. Keep a good supply of fresh tips for cooking by cutting it back to the ground several times during the growing season. French Tarragon also makes a good choice for growing in a pot.

Oriental Limelight
Artemisia Hybrid 'Oriental Limelight'

The 'Oriental Limelight', Artemisia Hybrid, is a tall grower that's great in large containers. The mounding self-branching habit makes 'Oriental Limelight' an ideal companion for many flowering plants. An aggressive grower with variegated lemon yellow and green foliage.It has beautifully marked foliage and is a hardy herbaceous plant, though it will stay evergreen in a mild, sheltered spot.

Silver Mound
Artemisia schmidtiana

The Artemisia ‘Silver Mound’, Artemisia schmidtiana, is a wonderful soft, silky, silver-gray accent that is useful in many gardens. ‘Silver Mound’ is a non-spreader and produces small yellow flowers. The foliage has wonderful fragrance. With a height of 12"-14" and a plant spread of 12"-24", this plant cannot be passed up. ‘Silver Mound’ needs full sun and will grow well in average, well-drained soil. It well do best in low humid areas but is drought tolerant. Its excellent foliage goes great in front of borders to set your garden apart from the rest. Try ‘Silver Mound’ with Echinacea ‘Purple Coneflower’ or Rudbeckia ‘Black Eyed Susan’ to add interest in your garden or to accent fresh or dried flower arrangements.

Silver Brocade
Artemisia stelleriana

The Artemisia ‘Silver Brocade’, Artemisia stelleriana, is a compact, silver-white, wooly perennial with a plant spread of 24-30” and a height of 15”. ‘Silver Brocade’ produces yellow flowers in early summer, . The foliage, however, has a wonderful fragrance. This striking variety is most noticeable when planted in perennial beds and borders and in herb gardens for color and texture.‘Silver Brocade’ likes sandy soil but needs a well-drained area and should be planted in full sun with a small amount of afternoon shade. Try ‘Silver Mound’ with Echinacea ‘Purple Coneflower’ or Rudbeckia ‘Black Eyed Susan’ to add interest in your garden or to accent fresh or dried flower arrangements.

Lords and Ladies
Arum Italicum

The Candle Flower, 'Arum Italicum', is a woodland plant with marbled deep green leaves and cream flowers blooming in spring, followed by clusters of bright orange berries. The Candle flower prefers medium moisture, consistently moist, humusy, organically rich soils in part shade to full shade. New leaves emerge in autumn and are evergreen in warm winter climates.The foliage goes dormant in summer in all climates.

Ginger - Wild
Asarum canadense 'American Ginger'

The Asarum American Ginger, 'Asarum canadense 'American Ginger', is a wonderful ground cover that is grown for its foliage rather than it's flower. It has a plant height of 6-8” and is extremely heat tolerant. The redish to green flower blooms on ‘American Ginger’ appear in early spring and continue into late spring. Most of the flowers are hidden by the heart-shaped leaves that are produced.The foliage is shinny at the surface and the leaf stem is hairy at the base. ‘American Ginger’ will do wonderful in rock gardens or as a border. Try mixing colors of other groundcovers with ‘American Ginger’ such as Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’ or Houttuynia ‘Chameleon’.

Butterfly Plant Collection
Asclepias

The Butterfly Plant Collection contains 1 each of A. 'tuberosa', A. 'incarnata' and A. incarnata 'Ice Ballet'. Butterflies love to visit these flowers for nectar and the foliage of Asclepias is the only thing Monarch butterfly caterpillars will eat. Asclepias is tolerant of both wet and dry soils and needs plenty of sunshine to bloom heavily. A beacon for butterflies and a low care perennial. Excellent for borders, as tall ground cover or for cut flowers.

Butterfly Plant - Hello Yellow
Asclepias 'Hello Yellow'

The Butterfly Plant Hello Yellow, 'Asclepia tuberosa Hello Yellow, has all the advantages of the native wildflower but with the added appeal of shockingly bright yellow flowers. Butterflies love to visit this flower for nectar and the foliage of Asclepias is the only thing Monarch butterfly caterpillars will eat. Asclepias is tolerant of both wet and dry soils and needs plenty of sunshine to bloom heavily. This plant is hardy zone 4-9.

Butterfly Plant - Pink
Asclepias incarnata

The Butterfly Plant A. Incarnata, 'Asclepias', have rosy pink flowers. It is a beacon for butterflies and a low care perennial. Excellent for borders, as tall ground cover or for cut flowers. This Pink Butterfly plant is one of the most attractive plants for butterfly gardens; beautiful clusters of pink flowers begin blooming in early summer and last well into fall. It prefers to be planted in full sun. Use in mass plantings, as a border plant, or as a tall ground cover. Excellent for use in dried flower arrangements.

Butterfly Plant - Ice Ballet
Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet'

The Butterfly Plant A. Incarnata Ice Ballet, 'Asclepias', displays snow white flowers. It is a beacon for butterflies and a low care perennial. Excellent for borders, as tall ground cover or for cut flowers. This plant is one of the most attractive plants for butterfly gardens; as a nectar source. It is also utilized by monarch butterflies for egg-laying. Its beautiful clusters of pink flowers begin blooming in early summer and last well into fall. It prefers to be planted in full sun and needs well drained soil. Use in mass plantings, as a border plant, or as a tall ground cover. Excellent for use in dried flower arrangements.

Butterfly Plant - Orange
Asclepias tuberosa

The Butterfly Plant A. Tuberosa, 'Asclepias', displays beautiful orange flowers. It is a beacon for butterflies and a low care perennial. Excellent for borders, as tall ground cover or for cut flowers. This plant is one of the most attractive plants for butterfly gardens; as a nectar source. Its beautiful clusters of orange flowers begin blooming in early summer and last well into fall. It prefers to be planted in full sun and needs well drained soil. Use in mass plantings, as a border plant, or as a tall ground cover. In fall the milkweed-type seed pods can be picked for dried arrangements. Tolerates poor, sandy soil.

Ebony Spleenwort Fern
Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort Fern, Asplenium platyneuron, is an evergreen fern which typically grows to 15" tall and occurs on rocky wooded ledges, rocky slopes and mossy banks. The fronds are arching, pinnate, somewhat glossy and are dark green and sterile. The central stipe is dark purplish brown. Ebony Spleewort Ferns are also know as Spleenwort Ferns. The common name of spleenwort refers to purported medicinal value once attributed to the plant. Plant in dry, rocky, shady areas of rock gardens native plant gardens or woodland areas. The ideal planting area would be in a shaded area rich in leaf mulch. This fern is very attractive when planted with wildflowers such as Tillium, Mertensia and columbines.

Aster - Blue Autumn
Aster Blue Autumn

Aster Blue Autumn, Aster 'Blue Autumn' PPAF, is covered with hundreds of daisy-like deep blue flowers that put on a spectacular show through Fall. The healthy dark green foliage of 'Blue Autumn' PPAF has a compact mounding habit and is very resistant to mildew. You can always count on your Asters to put on a delightful, refreshing show every Autumn and attracts butterflies! Aster ‘Blue Autumn’ is a rather new hybrid touting resistance to mildew. Great for summer color in beds, borders or containers, it produces excellent cut flowers. To increase bloom time, deadhead after the first initial flowering. Asters will do best in a full sun area with morning shade and well-drained soil. It should not stay wet while in dormancy.

Aster - Sapphire
Aster dumosus 'Sapphire'

The Aster ‘Saphire’, 'Aster x dumosus', a Proven Winners selection, has large, fluffy, lilac blue flowers with yellow centers blooming August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage, this plant has a height of 12-15” and a plant spread of 24”. Aster ‘Saphire’ does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade. Place in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster ‘Saphire’ makes an excellent container plant or in front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. ‘Saphire’ is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long. PPAF

Aster - Alma Potschke
Aster novae-angliae

The Aster ‘Alma Potschke’, Aster novae-angliae, displays a beautiful bright neon rose pink daisy-like flower that are about quarter-sized. The flowers blooms in early fall to frost. ‘Alma Potschke’ is very attractive with a plant width of 34-40” and a height of 18-24”. It is a major attractor to butterflies and bees. ‘Alma Potschke’ is best planted in masses, borders and natural areas. It is also perfect for flowerbeds, shrub beds or colorful containers. Aster ‘Alma Potschke’ does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster ‘Alma Potschke’ makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.

Aster - Purple Dome
Aster novae-angliae

The Aster ‘Purple Dome’, Aster novae-angliae, has beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers that cover the plant. The flowers are 1-2” wide with a plant width of 18-24” and a height of 18”. It is a definite showstopper. Purple Domes bloom in the early fall till frost, ‘Purple Dome’ is a definite butterfly and bird attractor. ‘Purple Domes’ looks great in borders and mass plantings. The effect is indescribable. Aster ‘Purple Dome’ does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster ‘Purple Dome’ makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.

Aster - Professor Kippenburg
Aster novae-belgii

The Aster ‘Professor Kippenburg’, Aster novae-angliae, has beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers that cover the plant. The flowers are 1-2” wide with a plant width of 12-18” and a height of 18-20”. It is a definite showstopper. ‘Professor Kippenburg’, blooming in the early fall till frost, is a definite butterfly and bird attractor. ‘Professor Kippenburg’ looks great in borders and mass plantings. The effect is indescribable. Aster ‘Professor Kippenburg’ does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster ‘Professor Kippenburgs’ make an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.

Aster - Woods Blue
Aster x dumosus

The Aster ‘Woods Blue’, Aster x dumosus, is a lavender blue daisy-like flower blooming from August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage, this plant has a height of 12” and a plant spread of 24”. This plant has emerged in the past few years with superb flowers and longer bloom times. Aster ‘Woods Blue’ does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster ‘Woods Blue’ makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. ‘Woods Blue’ is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.

Aster - Woods Pink
Aster x dumosus

The Aster ‘Woods Pink’, Aster x dumosus, has clear pink flowers with gold centers and daisy-like flowers blooming August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage, this plant has a height of 12” and a plant spread of 24”. ‘Woods Pink’ has emerged in the past few years with superb flowers and longer bloom times. Aster ‘Woods Pink’ does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster ‘Woods Pink’ makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. ‘Woods Pink’ is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.

Aster - Woods Purple
Aster x dumosus

The Aster ‘Woods Purple’, Aster x dumosus, is a purple daisy-like flower blooming August through September. With its perfectly clean, compact, dark green, disease resistant and rust free foliage, this plant has a height: 12” and a plant spread of 24”. ‘Woods Purple’ has emerged in the past few years with superb flowers and longer bloom times. Aster ‘Woods Purple’ does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster ‘Woods Purple’ makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. ‘Woods Purple’ is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds and looks beautiful all season long.

Asteriscus - Compact Gold Coin
Asteriscus maritimus

The Asteriscus Compact Gold Coin, 'Asteriscus maritimus', displays yellow daisy like flowers that do not close at night. The foliage is attractive, shiny, and a lush emerald green in color. Gold Coin is somewhat drought tolerant and is often used in rock gardens, containers and mass plantings. This plant will flower continuously from April through August. They are easy to grow and care for.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Astilbe - Amethyst
Astilbe 'Amethyst'

The Astilbe Amethyst, 'Astilbe x arendsii', a spring planted tuber, can fill a garden space with beautiful lavender color. The tall stems are topped with 8 to 12 inch plumes that are full of tiny flowers. The flowers are contrasted nicely by the glossy green foliage. They are great for a shady area that needs color.

Astilbe - Bridal Veil
Astilbe arendsii

The Astilbe ‘Bridal Veil’, Astilbe arendsii, is a colorful feathery flower with white blooms and lacy deep green on bronze-green foliage. The flowers contrast wonderfully with its dark green glossy foliage. Astilbe ‘Bridal Veil’ blooms in mid summer and is 28-30” tall and a plant width of 36”. Do not allow Astilbe ‘Bridal Veil’ to dry out. It is most successfully grown in a shady area but can tolerate some morning sun. A moist, well-drained area is key for this plant. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, but prune in early spring. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with Hosta’s and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

Astilbe - Fanal
Astilbe arendsii

The Astilbe ‘Fanal’, Astilbe arendsii, is a colorful feathery flower with deep red blooms and lacy deep green or bronze-green foliage. The foliage in spring is mahogany but as autumn approaches the blooms turn to shades of brown that look wonderful in winter snowscapes. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the dark green glossy foliage. Astilbe ‘Fanal’ blooms in mid summer and is 24” tall and a plant width of 18-24”. Do not allow Astilbe ‘Fanal’ to dry out. It is most successfully grown in a shady area but can tolerate some morning sun. A moist, well-drained area is key for this plant. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, but prune in early spring. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with Hosta’s and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

Astilbe - Visions
Astilbe chinensis

The Astilbe ‘Visions’, Astilbe chinensis, is a colorful feathery flower with raspberry blooms and lacy blue-green foliage. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage. Astilbe ‘Visions’ blooms in mid summer and are 15” tall and have a plant width of 12-18”. Astilbe ‘Visions’ is more sun tolerant, but is most successfully grown in a shady area. A moist, well-drained area is key for this plant. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, but prune in early spring. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, in perennial borders or shade gardens with Hosta’s and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

Astilbe Collection
Astilbe Chinensis

The Astilbe Collection, 'Astilbe Chinensis', contains 3 roots, 1 each of 'Visions in White', 'Visions in Red' and 'Visions in Pink'. Astilbe is admired for its attractive foliage and elegant flower plumes. These spring blooming beauties are ideal for borders, containers, and gardens on the edge of woodlands. Throughout the summer lacy deep green foliage adds ferny texture to garden beds long after the blooms have faded. Mass astilbe in groups in partly shaded gardens for maximum color and impact. Astilbe needs well drained, but moist and highly organic soil; humusy forest gardens are a perfect example of where these plants will thrive.

Astilbe - Visions in Pink
Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Pink'

The Astilbe Chinensis Visions in Pink PP#118, 'Astilbe Chinensis', has clear raspberry pink plumes that light up shady garden spaces in spring. Drifts of this Astilbe are stunning when paired with other white blooming shade plants like Japanese Orchids or Peonies. Astilbe is admired for its attractive foliage and elegant flower plumes. These spring blooming beauties are ideal for borders, containers, and gardens on the edge of woodlands. Throughout the summer lacy deep green foliage adds ferny texture to garden beds long after the blooms have faded. Mass astilbe in groups in partly shaded gardens for maximum color and impact. Astilbe needs well drained, but moist and highly organic soil; humusy forest gardens are a perfect example of where these plants will thrive.

Astilbe - Visions in Red
Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red'

The Astilbe Chinensis Visions in Red PP#119, 'Chinensis Visions', produces rusty maroon red flowers that are tinted with a faint rosy tone that is ever-changing as the flower plume matures throughout the spring. Astilbe is admired for its attractive foliage and elegant flower plumes. These spring blooming beauties are ideal for borders, containers, and gardens on the edge of woodlands. Throughout the summer lacy deep green foliage adds ferny texture to garden beds long after the blooms have faded. Mass astilbe in groups in partly shaded gardens for maximum color and impact. Astilbe needs well drained, but moist and highly organic soil; humusy forest gardens are a perfect example of where these plants will thrive.

Astilbe - Visions in White
Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in White'

The Astilbe Chinensis Visions in White, 'Astilbe Chinensis PPAF', produces soft white flowers that float above lacy green foliage. The bright clear flowers reflect dappled sunlight in woodland gardens for a dazzling effect. Astilbe is admired for its attractive foliage and elegant flower plumes. These spring blooming beauties are ideal for borders, containers, and gardens on the edge of woodlands. Throughout the summer lacy deep green foliage adds ferny texture to garden beds long after the blooms have faded. Mass astilbe in groups in partly shaded gardens for maximum color and impact. Astilbe needs well drained, but moist and highly organic soil; humusy forest gardens are a perfect example of where these plants will thrive.

Astilbe - Country and Western
Astilbe 'Country and Western'

The Astilbe ‘Country and Western’, Astilbe arendsii 'Country and Western' is a colorful feathery flower with bright puffy pink blooms and shiny deep green foliage. Country and Western is part of the new Music series of Astilbes which are known for their large puffy blooms. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the dark green glossy foliage. Astilbe ‘Country and Western’ blooms in early summer.Astilbes are grown most successfully in rich soil and under partial sun. The biggest key to successful growth of your Astilbes is water....they require a lot of water. The soil must remain moist. If the soil drys out the plant will falter quickly, especially in the sun. Wait to cut the foilage back until spring as that will protect the plant during the winter. Fertilize Astilbes in late spring before the flowers emerge. Astilbes can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with Hosta’s and Ferns.

Astilbe - Delft Lace
Astilbe Delft Lace

Astilbe Delft Lace, Astilbe 'Delft Lace' PPAF, will brighten up your landscape with this lacy beauty. The waxy foliage is a deep blue-green with a light silver overlay that gives it a unique look and added excitement as a seasonal garden player. Astilbe 'Delft Lace' PPAF flowers in midsummer with clusters of deep salmon pink buds that open to a soft apricot pink. This new variety is reported to have more attractive foliage and stronger flower stems than 'Peach Blossom'. Astilbes are long-lived perennials that are most comfortable when grown in rich soil and light shade to filtered sun. They will grow in full shade, but will not bloom as prolifically there. Though they are easy to grow, Astilbes have one critical requirement--lots of water. Plants must have consistently moist soil; dryness leads to a quick demise, especially in the sun. Fertilize Astilbes in late spring before flowering starts. Wait to cut back the old foliage until spring; it will help protect the plant from winter damage.

Astilbe - Fluffy Mix
Astilbe 'Fluffy Mix'

The Fluffy Astilbe Mix, 'Astilbe', consists of a mix of low-growing varieties in red, pink, and white. The attractive foliage and fluffy flower-spikes brighten shady sites. Spruce up that shady area with loads of bright color.

Astilbe - Granat
Astilbe 'Granat'

The Astilbe 'Granat', Astilibe, is a bright scarlet red and quite a handsome plant for the perennial border. It produces masses of colorful featherly flower plumes and has lacy green foliage.Astilbe is admired for its attractive foliage and elegant flower plumes. These spring blooming beauties are ideal for borders, containers, and gardens on the edge of woodlands. Throughout the summer, lacy deep green foliage adds ferny texture to garden beds long after the blooms have faded. Mass astilbe in groups in partly shaded gardens for maximum color and impact. Astilbe needs well drained, but moist and highly organic soil; humusy forest gardens are a perfect example of where these plants will thrive. Size 2-3 eye roots.

Astilbe - Hennie Graffland
Astilbe 'Hennie Graffland'

The Astilbe ‘Hennie Graafland’, Astilbe simplicifolia 'Hennie Graafland', is a colorful feathery flower with light pink blooms and shiny bronze-green foliage. Hennie Graafland is part of the simplicifolia group which are known for their fine textured foilage. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the dark bronze-green foliage. Astilbe ‘Hennie Graafland’ blooms in mid summer.Astilbes are grown most successfully in rich soil and under partial sun. The biggest key to successful growth of your Astilbes is water....they require a lot of water. The soil must remain moist. If the soil drys out the plant will falter quickly, especially in the sun. Wait to cut the foilage back until spring as that will protect the plant during the winter. Fertilize Astilbes in late spring before the flowers emerge. Astilbes can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with Hosta’s and Ferns.

Astilbe - Montgomery
Astilbe japonica

The Astilbe ‘Montgomery’, Astilbe japonica, has wonderful deep red to scarlet-red flowers with dark red-bronze foliage changing to green in the spring. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage. Astilbe ‘Montgomery’ blooms in mid summer and is 20” tall and a plant width of 24”. Do not allow Astilbe ‘Montgomery’ to dry out. It is most successfully grown in a shady area but can tolerate some morning sun. A moist, well-drained area is key for this plant. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, but prune in early spring. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with Hosta’s and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

Astilbe - Rheinland
Astilbe japonica

The Astilbe ‘Rheinland’, Astilbe japonica, has wonderful clear pink flowers with mid green foliage changing to green in the spring. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage. Astilbe ‘Rheinland’ blooms in mid summer and is 24” tall and a plant width of 18”. Do not allow Astilbe ‘Rheinland’ to dry out. It is most successfully grown in a shady area but can tolerate some morning sun. A moist, well-drained area is key for this plant. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, but prune in early spring. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with Hosta’s and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

Astilbe - Lollypop
Astilbe 'Lollypop'

The Astilbe ‘Lollypop’, Astilbe japonica 'Lollypop' is a colorful feathery flower with hot pink blooms, dark purple stems and dark green shiny foliage. Lollypop's beautiful flowers contrast wonderfully with the dark green foliage. Astilbe ‘Lollypop’ blooms in early summer.Astilbes are grown most successfully in rich soil and under partial sun. The biggest key to successful growth of your Astilbes is water....they require a lot of water. The soil must remain moist. If the soil drys out the plant will falter quickly, especially in the sun. Wait to cut the foilage back until spring as that will protect the plant during the winter. Fertilize Astilbes in late spring before the flowers emerge. Astilbes can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with Hosta’s and Ferns.

Astilbe - Maggie Daley
Astilbe Maggie Daley

Astilbe Maggie Daley, Astilbe chinensis 'Maggie Daley', displays a profusion of showy spikes of lavender-purple panicles in mid to late summer. The fuzzy flowers are full and packed closely together, resembling a bouquet that sits on top of the shiny, bronze-green foliage. 'Maggie Daley' grows best in rich soil that is consistently moist. Astilbes are long-lived perennials that are most comfortable when grown in rich soil and light shade to filtered sun. They will grow in full shade, but will not bloom as prolifically there. Though they are easy to grow, Astilbes have one critical requirement--lots of water. Plants must have consistently moist soil; dryness leads to a quick demise, especially in the sun. Fertilize Astilbes in late spring before flowering starts. Wait to cut back the old foliage until spring; it will help protect the plant from winter damage.

Astilbe - Milk and Honey
Astilbe Milk and Honey

Astilbe Milk and Honey, Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey', is a white astilbe that holds up well under sun and drought! 'Milk and Honey' overflows with creamy white plumes that turn light pink as they age. The two color effect is lovely and very unique! This vigorous grower has bushy foliage that is somewhat marbled with green and silver when young. This cultivar is a vigorous grower that blooms profusely. Deer and rabbit resistant! Astilbes are long-lived perennials that are most comfortable when grown in rich soil and light shade to filtered sun. They will grow in full shade, but will not bloom as prolifically there. Though they are easy to grow, Astilbes have one critical requirement--lots of water. Plants must have consistently moist soil; dryness leads to a quick demise, especially in the sun. Fertilize Astilbes in late spring before flowering starts. Wait to cut back the old foliage until spring; it will help protect the plant from winter damage.

Astilbe - Peach Blossom
Astilbe 'Peach Blossom'

The Astilbe 'Peach Blossom', is a brilliant pink and quite the handsome plant for the perennial border. It produces masses of colorful feathery flower plumes and has lacy green foliage.Astilbe is admired for its attractive foliage and elegant flower plumes. These spring blooming beauties are ideal for borders, containers, and gardens on the edge of woodlands. Throughout the summer, lacy deep green foliage adds ferny texture to garden beds long after the blooms have faded. Mass astilbe in groups in partly shaded gardens for maximum color and impact. Astilbe needs well drained, but moist and highly organic soil; humusy forest gardens are a perfect example of where these plants will thrive. Size 2-3 eye roots.

Astilbe - Radius
Astilbe Radius

Astilbe Radius, Astilbe 'Radius', is an outstanding new hybrid that starts showing off in the spring when the foliage emerges dark red, and then matures to dark green. Astilbe 'Radius' blooms profusely in midsummer when the dark red flowers buds open to deep rose-red plumes that butterflies love. Radius is perfect for 'lifting' shady areas. Deadheading will not increase blooms, so leave the dried seed heads to provide late season interest. Cut back hard in spring. Slightly fragrant and makes a great cut flower. Astilbes are long-lived perennials that are most comfortable when grown in rich soil and light shade to filtered sun. They will grow in full shade, but will not bloom as prolifically there. Though they are easy to grow, Astilbes have one critical requirement--lots of water. Plants must have consistently moist soil; dryness leads to a quick demise, especially in the sun. Fertilize Astilbes in late spring before flowering starts. Wait to cut back the old foliage until spring; it will help protect the plant from winter damage.

Astilbe - Red Sentinel
Astilbe Red Sentinel

Astilbe Red Sentinel, Astilbe japonica 'Red Sentinel', is one of the most outstanding red Astilbes! Deep forest-green leaves have mahogany-red stems which nicely compliment the scarlet-red flowers. 'Red Sentinel' is a real eye catcher! Mass or group in shade gardens, woodland gardens and shaded areas of border fronts or cottage gardens. Excellent large ground cover or edging plant for shady areas. Astilbes are long-lived perennials that are most comfortable when grown in rich soil and light shade to filtered sun. They will grow in full shade, but will not bloom as prolifically there. Though they are easy to grow, Astilbes have one critical requirement--lots of water. Plants must have consistently moist soil; dryness leads to a quick demise, especially in the sun. Fertilize Astilbes in late spring before flowering starts. Wait to cut back the old foliage until spring; it will help protect the plant from winter damage.

Astilbe - Rise and Shine
Astilbe Rise and Shine

Astilbe Rise and Shine, Astilbe 'Rise and Shine', is a new hot pink flowering variety that will wake up your shade garden! The large, 8 inch long, plumes are held strong on sturdy flower stems and look like a large bouquet planted in the garden. Astilbe 'Rise and Shine' is a new hybrid variety of the Astilbe chinensis species which is where it gets its increased sun and drought tolerance from. Deer and rabbit resistant foliage! Astilbes are long-lived perennials that are most comfortable when grown in rich soil and light shade to filtered sun. They will grow in full shade, but will not bloom as prolifically there. Though they are easy to grow, Astilbes have one critical requirement--lots of water. Plants must have consistently moist soil; dryness leads to a quick demise, especially in the sun. Fertilize Astilbes in late spring before flowering starts. Wait to cut back the old foliage until spring; it will help protect the plant from winter damage.

Astilbe - Sprite
Astilbe simplicifolia

The Astilbe ‘Sprite’, Astilbe simplicifolia, was the Perennial of the Year in 1994 and one can see why. With its wonderful apple blossom light pink flowers and dark bronze foliage with crinkly edges, it is defiantly an eye catcher. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage. The rust-colored seed heads are also attractive in the fall. Astilbe ‘Sprite’ blooms in mid summer and is 12” tall and a plant width of 10-12”, being the smallest Astilbe in its family Do not allow Astilbe ‘Sprite’ to dry out. It is most successfully grown in a shady area but can tolerate some morning sun. A moist, well-drained area is key for this plant. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, but prune in early spring. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with Hosta’s and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

Astilbe - Key Largo
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Key Largo'

The Astilbe ‘Key Largo’, 'Astilbe simplicifolia', is a colorful feathery flower with bright shell pink blooms and shiny deep green foliage. ‘Key Largo’ is known to produce twice as many flowers than other types of Astilbe. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the dark green glossy foliage. Astilbe ‘Key Largo’ blooms in mid summer and is 16-20” tall and a plant width of 18-24”. Do not allow Astilbe ‘Key Largo’ to dry out.Key largo is most successfully grown in a shady area but can tolerate some morning sun. A moist, well-drained area is key for this plant. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, but prune in early spring. Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with Hosta’s and Ferns. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.

Astrantia Collection
Astrantia

The Complete Caladium Collection, ' 'Caladium x hortulanum', is an assortment for any Caladium collector. This assortment of Caladium bulbs includes three of each of our eleven featured cultivars. The 33 bulbs will fill your shady garden with a bounty of colorful foliage. Plant them in groups to accentuate each of the cultivars' unique leaf colors and patterns. Or mix them together for a patchwork of pink, green, red, and white. Plant them in moist soil with plenty of fertilizer to promote plenty of large and colorful leaves. Deadhead the flowers when they appear to prolong the development of leaves throughout the summer.

Astrantia - Florence
Astrantia major 'Florence'

The Astrantia major 'Florence' Astrantia major, has lavender-pink flowers that bloom throughout late summer and early fall. Grow them in full sun and well drained soil for optimum bloom and plant vigor. It is characterized by its upright plant habit; green-colored stems and leaves; freely and continuous flowering habit; and inflorescences with showy involucral bracts that are dark pink in color. It is an interesting clumping perennial for a woodland setting and is becoming increasingly popular. Cut flowers last a long while in bouquets and are easily dried for winter reminders of summer gardens. Though it can adapt to a little more sun than it prefers, it cannot abide drought. Bees & butterflies are very fond of the blooms.

Astrantia - Venice
Astrantia major 'Venice'

The Astrantia major 'Venice' Astrantia major, is a stunning pincushion Astrantia with deep ruby-red flowers that verge on burgundy. Astrantia thrives in full sun and well drained soils. It is characterized by its upright plant habit; green-colored stems and leaves; freely and continuous flowering habit; and inflorescences with showy involucral bracts that are red purple in color. Mix it into the middle of the border where it can mingle among other flowers. It is an interesting clumping perennial for a woodland setting and is becoming increasingly popular. Cut flowers last a long while in bouquets and are easily dried for winter reminders of summer gardens. Though it can adapt to a little more sun than it prefers, it cannot abide drought. Bees & butterflies are very fond of the blooms.

Astrantia - Moulin Rouge
Astrantia 'Moulin Rouge'

The Astrantia Moulin Rouge, Astrantia 'Moulin Rouge', is a fantastic Astrantia with dark red flowers and purple-red tips. Butterflies love them! The are long- flowering, from June until Sept., growing 16-18" tall. This plant is striking for your perennial garden and great for bouquets as well.

Astrantia - Roma
Astrantia 'Roma'

The Astrantia Roma PP#11470, 'Astrantia', has rose-red flowers with silvery pink bracts on 20-25" stems. It is Plant Patent Protected. Asexual Propagation Prohibited. These long flowering perennials are ideal when planted in borders or along streams. Good naturalizer under light open trees. It makes an excellent cut flower. To stimulate more blooms, remove old flowers. These long flowering perennials are ideal when planted in borders or along streams. Astrantias thrive in moist, humus-rich or heavy clay soil. With good soil moisture, astrantias can be planted in full sun. To stimulate more blooms, remove old flowers. Blooms last long - late spring to early summer, and the bracts usually remain attractive well after bloom. Like little pincushions, their abundant blooms float above rosettes of mid-sized, deeply lobed, bright green leaves.

Astrantia - Ruby Wedding
Astrantia 'Ruby Wedding'

The Astrantia Ruby Wedding, 'Astrantia', displays brilliant ruby red blooms. Height: 25-30". These long flowering perennials are ideal when planted in borders or along streams. Good naturalizer under light open trees. It makes an excellent cut flower. To stimulate more blooms, remove old flowers. These long flowering perennials are ideal when planted in borders or along streams. Astrantias thrive in moist, humus-rich or heavy clay soil. With good soil moisture, astrantias can be planted in full sun. To stimulate more blooms, remove old flowers. Blooms last long - late spring to early summer, and the bracts usually remain attractive well after bloom. Like little pincushions, their abundant blooms float above rosettes of mid-sized, deeply lobed, bright green leaves.

Astrantia - Snow Star
Astrantia 'Snow Star'

The Astrantia Snow Star PP#12697, 'Astrantia', is a lovely variety from Future Plants®. It is pale greenish white, with the light scent of anise. It grows to a height: 30". It is Plant Patent Protected. Asexual Propagation Prohibited. These long flowering perennials are ideal when planted in borders or along streams. It makes an excellent cut flower. Astrantias thrive in moist, humus-rich or heavy clay soil. With good soil moisture, astrantias can be planted in full sun. To stimulate more blooms, remove old flowers. Blooms last long - late spring to early summer, and the bracts usually remain attractive well after bloom. Like little pincushions, their abundant blooms float above rosettes of mid-sized, deeply lobed, bright green leaves.

Astrantia - Star of Summer
Astrantia Star of Summer

Astrantia Star of Summer, Astrantia major 'Star of Summer' PPAF, has spectacular purple/red flowers that stand tall above the bright green foliage. Each flower of 'Star of Summer' PPAF glows with a starry collar of purple red bracts surrounding a button-like umbel of white. They are produced on wiry stems in branched clusters from early through late summer. This long flowering perennial is ideal when planted in borders or along streams. It makes an excellent cut flower and butterflies find the blooms appealing. Astrantia thrive in moist, humus-rich or heavy clay soil. With good soil moisture, astrantia can be planted in full sun. To stimulate more blooms, remove old flowers. Blooms last long - late spring to early summer, and the bracts usually remain attractive well after bloom. Like little pincushions, their abundant blooms float above rosettes of mid-sized, deeply lobed, bright green leaves.

Orach - Red - Burgundy
Atriplex hortensis 'Burgandy'

The Orach Red Burgandy, 'Atriplex hortensis 'Burgandy', a stunning dark raspberry color that will stand out in any garden. The Burgandy Orach makes a pretty backdrop in flower beds and it has the mild, edible spinach-like leaves. Orach is an old kitchen garden vegetable grown by American settlers, deserves more attention. It has a mild flavor that does not get bitter when the plant bolts. Orach is used in salads, cooked like spinach, or used to stuff leaves. Italians used it in pasta and the French and English used it as a side dish and in stews and soups. The Orach is also known as Mountain Spinach or French Spinach.Plant in early spring, 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date. Successive plantings can be made every 3 weeks for continuous fresh greens. Orach prefers light, textured, fertile, moist, and well drained soil. The leaves taste better when the soil is kept evenly moist. The best and most tender leaves are the ones from the top of the plant and/or from young plants.