Perennials - T
- Plant Nursery
Bat Flower - Black
Tacca chantrieri 'Black Bat Flower'
The Black Bat Flower, 'Tacca chantrieri', is a very unusual species with black bat shaped flowers up to 12" across, and long 'whiskers' that can grow up to 28". Tacca chantrieri grow wild in the tropical forest in Yunnan Province, China, where they can get as tall as 36". These beautiful flowers grow best in well-drained soil and high humidity. They like shade, and good air circulation. They don't like too much heat and air that is too dry. They will flower year around.
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Bat Flower - White
Tacca integrifolia 'White Bat Flower'
The White Bat Flower, 'Tacca chantrieri Alba', are for those who are fascinated by the exotic tropical flowers of the original black bat flower. This Bat Flower is even rarer in white form. It is truly a collector's specimen. This exquisite flower is tall and majestic in greenhouses, sunrooms, and on hot, humid and shady porches.
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Thyme - Creeping
Thyme Creeping
Creeping Thyme, Thymus praecox 'Coccineus', has lovely scented foliage that creates a low growing mat that is covered with hundreds of rosy-red flowers in summer. A strong grower, 'Coccineus' is ideal as a drought tolerant lawn substitute, or for planting between flagstones, tolerating moderate traffic. 'Coccineus' is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates drought and poor soils or somewhat low fertility. Loose, sandy or rocky soils with excellent drainage are best. It will also add elegance to mixed beds or pots when allowed to trail over the edges. Creeping thyme is easily divided in spring or early fall, and even small pieces will take root and grow. Attractive to butterflies.
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Thyme - Doone Valley
Thymus citriodorus 'Done Valley'
The Thyme Platycodon grandiflorum, was believed to possess magical powers by the ancient Druids. Maybe that explains why consumers seem unable to resist these particularly choice varieties. This dainty creeping variety with its light purple flowers, yellow-flecked green foliage, and lemony scent has saved many a strawberry pot from early retirement.</p<This dwarf variety has star-shaped purple flowers and glossy foliage. It tolerates light shade or full sun.
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Thyme - Golden King
Thymus citriodrus aureus 'Golden King'
The Thyme 'Thymus citriodorus aureus', was believed to possess magical powers by the ancient Druids. Maybe that explains why consumers seem unable to resist these particularly choice varieties. This small bushy shrublet is characterized by the intense lemon scent of its foliage. Gold dappled leaves are the base for a summer bloom of lavender pink flowers. Similar in color and fragrance to Doone Valley but with a semi-trailing habit. Gorgeous when spilling out of primary-colored containers or window boxes.
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Thyme - Mother of Thyme
Thymus serpyllum
The Thyme 'Thymus ‘Mother of Thyme’, Thymus serpyllum, is a fast growing evergreen, ground cover with sweet aroma. Pink to purple blossoms appear in the summer, with a plant height of 8” and a spread of 12-24”. ‘Mother of Thyme’ should be planted in full sun, tolerating some morning shade, in a well-drained area. It does well in dry soils, but prefers a moist location. ‘Mother of Thyme’ is perfect for rock gardens, near stones or bricks, or along pathways. It is a favorite to honeybees and has been used in decongestants, as an antiseptic, cough remedy and a digestive aid.
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Thyme - Common
Thymus vulgaris
The Thyme Common, 'Thymus vulgaris', is a herb for cooks who don't know which herb to use. Thyme will go with almost anything. Thyme is a very elegant, small garden shrub. Plant a hedge of thyme around your herb or vegetable garden. The small plant with 1/4 inch leaves and delicate, edible flowers, appearing in early summer, is also a lovely 12 inch landscape plant. This excellent ornamental is great in rock gardens, edging, small borders and small hedges.The use of Thyme in culinary pursuits is extensive. Thyme plays a part in many French dishes and is great with fish, poultry, vegetables, mushrooms, omelets, soups, bean and lentil casseroles, rice, and seafood chowders. Thyme is easy to grow from seed. Plant Thyme in warm, light, loose, and well drained soil. Thyme should be planted in the spring, 2 weeks after the last average frost date.
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Thyme - Argentus
Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus'
The Thyme 'Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus' displays a pale gray green foliage edged with bright white. This Thyme is a cool-color stunner with a semi-trailing habit.It should be planted in full sun, tolerating some morning shade, in a well-drained area. It does well in dry soils, but prefers a moist location. Itis perfect for rock gardens, near stones or bricks, or along pathways. It is a favorite to honeybees.
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Tiarella - Black Velvet Foam Flower
Tiarella 'Black Velvet'
The Tiarella 'Black Velvet Foam Flower', Tiarella Hybrid, has distinctive, frothy blooms that set the stage for other spring flowers. This attractive and versatile plant is a wonderful groundcover, and a mainstay of the shade or woodland garden. A great texture plant, especially for Hosta beds and shady corners. A vigorous Tiarella hybrid from Terra Nova. The cut foliage is profuse, black-centered, and velvety while the flowers are white with a pink blush. Fills out very well and good for cutting.
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Tiarella - Crow Feather Foam Flower
Tiarella 'Crow Feather'
The Tiarella Crow Feather, 'Tiarella hybrid', also known as Foamflower, is becoming one of the most popluar shade perennials on the market today. ‘Crow Feather’ has bright green foliage with purple to black centers and is very fragrant. Best of all, the winter colors are more exciting. They are a mix of red, pink, black and purple. White flowers appear in the summer; however, Tiarella’s are not noted for their flowers. ‘Crow Feather’ has a plant height of 10-12” and a plant spread of 12-15”. Tiarella will do best in full shade and need average to moist soil. Try planting this popular perennial with Lamium ‘White Nancy’, Hosta ‘Patriot’ or ‘Japanese Painted Fern’. They can be planted as a ground cover or mingled with other shade loving plants. PPAF
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Tiarella - Heronswood Mist Foam Flower
Tiarella 'Heronswood Mist'
The Tiarella 'Heronswood Mist Foam Flower', Tiarella Hybrid has distinctive, frothy blooms that set the stage for other spring flowers. This attractive and versatile plant is a wonderful groundcover, and a mainstay of the shade or woodland garden. A great texture plant, especially for Hosta beds and shady corners. Layers of cool pink, cream, and green mist across broad leaves, while the flower spikes have unique, shrimp-pink stems. Excellent re-bloomer.
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Tiarella - Mystic Mist Foam Flower
Tiarella Mystic Mist Foam Flower
Tiarella Mystic Mist, Tiarella 'Mystic Mist' PPAF, will give your shade garden great visual interest. This colorful, variegated plant has a fast growing clumping habit. Tiarella 'Mystic Mist' PPAF has bright green leaves that have white speckles and red veins. In the spring, spires of fragrant, white foam flowers form above the foliage and in the fall the plant acquires attractive pink tones. ‘Mystic Mist’ will do best in full shade and needs average to moist soil. Try planting this popular perennial with Lamium ‘White Nancy’, Hosta ‘Patriot’ or ‘Japanese Painted Fern’. It can be planted as a ground cover or mingled with other shade loving plants. Foamflowers are close cousins to the coral bells, with similar sprays of flowers over a low clump of foliage.
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Tiarella - Neon Lights Foam Flower
Tiarella 'Neon Lights'
The Tiarella Neon Lights, 'Tiarella hybrid', also known as Foamflower, is becoming one of the most popular shade perennials on the market today. ‘Neon Lights’ has deeply cut fuzzy green foliage. The highlights of black and purple patterns make it what it is. Best of all, the coloration is more intense during the winter months, not to mention being lightly fragrant. White flowers appear in the summer; however, Tiarella’s are not noted for their flowers.‘Neon Lights’ has a plant height of 6-8” and a plant spread of 12-15”. Tiarella will do best in full shade and need average to moist soil. Try planting this popular perennial with Lamium ‘White Nancy’, Hosta ‘Patriot’ or ‘Japanese Painted Fern’. They can be planted as a ground cover or mingled with other shade loving plants. PPAF
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Tiarella - Pink Skyrocket Foam Flower
Tiarella Pink Skyrocket Foam Flower
Tiarella Pink Skyrocket, Tiarella 'Pink Skyrocket' displays pink flowers that look like little rockets blasting off from the marvelously cut and marked foliage! A very easy to grow perennial that combines well with other shade loving plants like Heuchera 'Obsidian'. Cut flowers make wonderfully fragrant bouquets! An excellent choice for edging in moist, shaded areas. Evergreen in mild winter regions. 'Pink Skyrocket' will do best in full shade and needs average to moist soil. Try planting this popular perennial with Lamium ‘White Nancy’, Hosta ‘Patriot’ or ‘Japanese Painted Fern’. It can be planted as a ground cover or mingled with other shade loving plants. Foamflowers are close cousins to the coral bells, with similar sprays of flowers over a low clump of foliage.
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Tiarella - Sea Foam Foam Flower
Tiarella 'Sea Foam'
The Tiarella Sea Foam, 'Tiarella hybrid', also known as Foamflower, is becoming one of the most popular shade perennials on the market today. ‘Sea Foam’ has deeply cut fuzzy green foliage. No other Tiarella has a better contrast in the leaf color. The highlights of black and purple patterns make it what it is. Best of all, the coloration is more intense during the winter months, not to mention being lightly fragrant. Cream flowers appear in the summer; however, Tiarella’s are not noted for their flowers.‘Sea Foam’ has a plant height of 6-8” and a plant spread of 14”. Tiarella will do best in full shade and need average to moist soil. Try planting this popular perennial with Lamium ‘White Nancy’, Hosta ‘Patriot’ or ‘Japanese Painted Fern’. They can be planted as a ground cover or mingled with other shade loving plants. PPAF
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Tiarella - Spring Symphony
Tiarella 'Spring Symphony'
The Tiarella 'Spring Symphony',Tiarella Hybrid', has distinctive, frothy blooms that set the stage for other spring flowers. This attractive and versatile plant is a wonderful groundcover, and a mainstay of the shade or woodland garden. A great texture plant, especially for Hosta beds and shady corners. The palmate, clumping, and neat foliage is painted with black along the midrib, and the profuse pink flowers are astounding. It also is humidity resistant.
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Tiarella - Sugar and Spice Foam Flower
Tiarella Sugar and Spice Foam Flower
Tiarella Sugar and Spice, Tiarella 'Sugar and Spice' is the result of extensive breeding efforts at Terra Nova Nurseries, and perhaps the best tiarella ever! The dramatic, lacy leaves are painted with heavily marked dark centers and have a shiny appearance that almost appears to be lacquered. In spring, a profusion of lightly fragrant bottlebrush flowers are displayed for a very long time. The flowers of Tiarella 'Sugar & Spice' are white with a unique pink frosting. 'Sugar and Spice' will do best in full shade and needs average to moist soil. Try planting this popular perennial with Lamium ‘White Nancy’, Hosta ‘Patriot’ or ‘Japanese Painted Fern’. It can be planted as a ground cover or mingled with other shade loving plants. Foamflowers are close cousins to the coral bells, with similar sprays of flowers over a low clump of foliage.
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Tigridia - Mixed Colors
Tigridia 'Mixed'
The Mexican Shell Flowers, 'Tigridia', produce triangular shaped flowers with vivid colors of scarlet, yellow, pink, orange, red and white. The flower throats are spotted with red, purple or mahogany. These Mexican native bulbs have flashy summertime blooms to 6 inches across. The individual flowers last just one day, but since there are a number of buds, the blooming period lasts for several weeks. They are great in containers, borders, or flower beds. They are hardy in USDA zones 8 - 10. In colder areas, dig the bulbs in the fall and store until spring.
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Torenia - Catalina® Midnight Blue
Torenia Catalina Midnight Blue
Torenia Catalina Midnight Blue, Torenia Catalina® Midnight Blue PPAF, starts blooming early and blooms through the fall. Midnight Blue is a deep blue color with yellow throated blooms. The unique trailing/mounding habit makes this a great choice for both hanging baskets and planters. Torenia is another choice for part shade locations. Torenia Catalina Midnight Blue is a heat and shade tolerant plant that has a snapdragon-like flower all season. It is low maintenance and dead heading is not necessary. Blooms have shades of periwinkle and deep cobalt blue with a yellow throat, so intermingles well with other plants to fill in the middle ground of a combination. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.
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Torenia - Catalina® Pink
Torenia Catalina Pink
Torenia Catalina Pink, Torenia 'Catalina® Pink' PP17, 025, is a great choice for your part shade locations. This shorter 10"-16" Torenia fills hanging baskets and containers with masses of color, and wonderful as a groundcover in shady areas. Keep the plants well watered, especially in hot, windy weather, but be careful not leave the plants standing in water. Torenia Catalina Pink is a heat and shade tolerant plant that has a snapdragon-like flower all season. It is low maintenance and dead heading is not necessary. Blooms have lovely shades of pink, so intermingles well with other plants to fill in the middle ground of a combination. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.
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Torenia - Summer Wave ® Amethyst Improved
Torenia hybrid
The Torenia Summer Wave ® Amethyst Improved, 'Torenia hybrid', a Proven Winners selection, has deep rich, purple burgundy-hued flowers and is a striking groundcover. Torenia hybrids are fast and easy to grow. This heat loving groundcover provides superb color even in the hottest summer months. This Torenia is a foolproof combo plant for pots and window boxes. They mix well with Sutera, Supertunias, and Symphony Osteospermums.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Torenia - Summer Wave ® Blue
Torenia hybrid
The Torenia Summer Wave® Blue, 'Torenia hybrid' a Proven Winners selection, has rich, blue flowers with a violet tint and is a striking groundcover. Torenia hybrids are fast and easy to grow. This heat loving groundcover provides superb color even in the hottest summer months. This Torenia is a foolproof combo plant for pots and window boxes. They mix well with Sutera, Supertunias, and Symphony Osteospermums.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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Torenia - Summer Wave® Large Violet
Torenia Summer Wave Large Violet
Torenia Summer Wave Large Violet, Torenia hybrid 'Summer Wave Large Violet' PP#15,684, has violet-colored flowers that bloom all season. Torenia loves filtered sun and does well in shady locations. Like all the rest of the Summer Waves, this plant thrives in high humidity and has excellent heat tolerance. This filtered-sun lover, with its trailing habit, provides superb color throughout even the hottest months of the year and does well in pots and window boxes. The flowers trail over the side of a container with a pretty cascading effect. Torenia Summer Wave Large Violet is a heat and shade tolerant plant that has a snapdragon-like flower all season. It is low maintenance and dead heading is not necessary. Blooms have lovely shades of blue purple, so intermingles well with other plants to fill in the middle ground of a combination. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.
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Spiderwort - Satin Doll
Tradescantia andersoniana 'Satin Doll'
The Spiderwort Satin Doll, 'Tradescantia andersoniana', has compact and upright green foliage with large pink flowers. The flowers open for one day but new blooms appear from June to October. With a plant height of 12-15” and a spread of 18-24”, it is one that should not be missed. The contrast of the flower color and foliage make it a definite eye catcher. Deadhead after the first flowering to prolong its blooming time. Tradescantia ‘Satin Doll’ should be planted in a sunny area, but will tolerate some morning shade, with well-drained soil. It will tolerate damp soil but should not be over watered. ‘Satin Doll’ mixes beautifully with wild and naturalistic woodlands, in any perennial bed or as a border plant and attracts butterflies. Try ‘Satin Doll’ with Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’ or Alchemilla ‘Lady’s Mantle’. PPAF
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Spiderwort - Shimmer Mixed
Tradescantia andersoniana 'Shimmer Mixed'
The Spiderwort Shimmer Mixed, 'Tradescantia andersoniana', has compact and upright green foliage with large pink, lilac, blue, rose, mauve and occasional white flowers. The flowers open for one day but new blooms appear from June to October. With a plant height of 30” and a spread of 24-36”, it is one that should not be missed. The contrast of the flower color and foliage make it a definite eye catcher. Deadhead after the first flowering to prolong its blooming time.Tradescantia ‘Shimmer Mixed’ should be planted in a sunny area, but they will tolerate some morning shade, with well-drained soil. It will tolerate damp soil but should not be over watered. ‘Shimmer Mixed’ mixes beautifully with wild and naturalistic woodlands, in any perennial bed or as a border plant and attracts butterflies. Try ‘Shimmer Mixed’ with Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’ or Alchemilla ‘Lady’s Mantle’. PPAF
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Spiderwort - Concord Grape
Tradescantia 'Concord Grape'
The Spiderwort 'Concord Grape', Tradescantia ‘Concord Grape’, has dark bluish-green foliage with purple flowers. The flowers open for one day but new blooms appear from June to October. With a plant height of 18” and a spread of 18-24”, it is one that should not be missed. The contrast of the flower color and foliage make it a definite eye catcher.Deadhead after the first flowering to prolong its blooming time. Tradescantia ‘Concord Grape’ should be planted in a sunny area, tolerating some morning shade with well-drained soil. It will tolerate damp soil but should not be over watered. ‘Concord Grape’ mixes beautifully with wild and naturalistic woodlands, in any perennial bed or as a border plant and attracts butterflies. Try ‘Concord Grape’ with Geranium ‘Johnson’s Blue’ or Alchemilla ‘Lady’s Mantle’.
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Spiderwort - Sweet Kate
Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate'
The Spiderwort 'Sweet Kate', Tradescantia, has a brilliant gold leaf form. This new import from the UK is taking the gardening world by storm! The brilliant golden foliage is highlighted with a procession of deep blue flowers from late spring until fall. If flowering slows, behead the plant and it will start to regrow and flower all over again. Each plant is a true masterpiece. Fantastic in shade gardens and combos. A vigorous grower.
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Lily - Toad - Japanese
Tricyrtis hirta
The Japanese Toad Lily, 'Tricyrtis Hirta', is a hardy perennial from Japan that is about 24-30" tall. This plant produces exotic, star-shaped blooms with purple markings. These fully hardy, ornate beauties resemble orchids. They are great for part or full shade in the border or as part of a woodland garden. They flower in autumn so they will bring a welcome splash of color to even dark shady spots.
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Lily - Toad - Mixed Colors
Tricyrtis 'Mix'
The Toad Lily Mix, 'Tricyrtis', is a delightful mix of these extremely hardy and low-maintenance perennials. The exotic and orchid-like blooms appear densely speckled in rose-pink, magenta or purple on a lighter background. They prefer a shady spot and moist rich soil. They bloom profusely in a moist shade garden, producing dozens of florets on each stem from July through August. Toad Lilies are great for the shade garden where they tower gracefully above other perennials, like ferns and Astilbe and Hosta.
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Lily - Toad - Purple Beauty
Tricyrtis 'Purple Beauty'
The Toad Lily Purple Beauty, 'Tricyrtis formosana', exhibits beautiful orchid-like florets lavishly speckled in vivid royal purple. It blooms profusely in a moist shade garden, producing dozens of florets on each stem from July through August. Toad Lilies are great for the shade garden where they tower gracefully above other perennials, like ferns and Astilbe and Hosta. Prefers some shade, especially in hot climates, and performs best in rich, moist soils. These toad lilies are interesting plants. A more accurate common name would be toad orchids because their small flowers closely resemble these blossoms.>/p>
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Trollius - Golden Queen
Trollius 'Golden Queen'
The Trollius Golden Queen, 'Trollius', is also known as the "globe flower". This lovely perennial has a warm, golden -yellow color with buttercup-shaped petals. Perfect for borders, the Golden Queen' loves moist conditions, so it is perfect for bog gardens and watersides. If you cut back the flower stems after flowering, it will reward you with a second flush of blooms later in the season. Hardy and trouble-free, Golden Queen Trollius will give you years of joy. Prefers sun to part shade.
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Nasturtium - Whirlybird Mix
Tropaeolum majus
The Nasturtium Whirlybird Mix, 'Tropaeolum majus', has large 2 to 2.5 inch blooms that face upwards. Growing upwards of 2 feet, this beautiful traditional plant with its "lilly pad" like leaves is a real conversation starter. These beautiful, many colored nasturtiums are easy to grow. They provide fast color to beds, planters, and patio pots. Whirlybird Mix flowers from June through September. The flowers are shades of rose, tangerine, mahogany, scarlet, and gold. Both the bright flowers and leaves are edible and delicious.
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