Shrubs - L -  Plant Nursery

Crape Myrtle - White
Lagerstroemia indica 'Alba'

The White Crape Myrtle, 'Lagerstroemia indica "Alba", is a handsome, summer-flowering, deciduous small tree or shrub. It is a favorite among Southern gardeners because of its beauty and low maintenance. The crape myrtle is valued mainly for its long period of striking summer flowers. Large clusters of white flowers appear on the tips of new branches beginning in early summer and continue into fall. After flowers fade and fall from the tree, fruit remains in the form of small brown capsules. These fruits remain throughout the winter providing winter interest along with the attractive, exfoliating bark which peels away to expose a trunk which ranges in color from many handsome shades of brown to gray.The White Crape Myrtle is ideally suited for formal or informal design in the home landscape, street plantings and community plantings. It can be planted as a specimen or in groups, and looks attractive when underplanted with a ground cover. Crape myrtle leaves are oval and 1 to 2 inches long; they are bronze-colored when they first unfold in the spring and become yellow, orange or red before falling late in autumn. Crape Myrtle are easy to grow and if they are used for hedges, plant them 4 ot 5 feet apart.

Crape Myrtle - Peppermint
Lagerstroemia indica 'Nana'

The Peppermint Crape Myrtle, 'Lagerstroemia indica "Nana", is a semi-dwarf shrub with peppermint pink blossoms. Large clusters of pink flowers appear on the tips of new branches beginning in early summer and continue into fall. After flowers fade and fall from the tree, fruit remains in the form of small brown capsules. These fruits remain throughout the winter providing winter interest along with the attractive, exfoliating bark which peels away to expose a trunk which ranges in color from many handsome shades of brown to gray.The Peppermint Crape Myrtle is ideally suited for formal or informal design in the home landscape, street plantings and community plantings. It can be planted as a specimen or in groups, and looks attractive when underplanted with a ground cover. Crape myrtle leaves are oval and 1 to 2 inches long; they are bronze-colored when they first unfold in the spring and become yellow before falling late in autumn. Crape Myrtle are easy to grow and if they are used for hedges, plant them 4 ot 5 feet apart. Use it by driveways, walkways and especially below high decks and balconies for a view of the spectacular flower show that appears over the crown of this plant.

Crape Myrtle - Purple
Lagerstroemia indica 'Purpurea'

The Purple Crape Myrtle, 'Lagerstroemia indica "Purpurea", is a handsome, summer-flowering, deciduous small tree or shrub. It is a favorite among Southern gardeners because of its beauty and low maintenance. The crape myrtle is valued mainly for its long period of striking summer flowers. Large clusters of purple flowers appear on the tips of new branches beginning in early summer and continue into fall. After flowers fade and fall from the tree, fruit remains in the form of small brown capsules. These fruits remain throughout the winter providing winter interest along with the attractive, exfoliating bark which peels away to expose a trunk which ranges in color from many handsome shades of brown to gray.The Purple Crape Myrtle is ideally suited for formal or informal design in the home landscape, street plantings and community plantings. It can be planted as a specimen or in groups, and looks attractive when underplanted with a ground cover. Crape myrtle leaves are oval and 1 to 2 inches long; they are bronze-colored when they first unfold in the spring and become yellow, orange or red before falling late in autumn. Crape Myrtle are easy to grow and if they are used for hedges, plant them 4 ot 5 feet apart.

Crape Myrtle - Pink
Lagerstroemia indica 'Rosea'

The Pink Crape Myrtle, 'Lagerstroemia indica "Rosea", is a handsome, summer-flowering, deciduous small tree or shrub. It is a favorite among Southern gardeners because of its beauty and low maintenance. The crape myrtle is valued mainly for its long period of striking summer flowers. Large clusters of pink flowers appear on the tips of new branches beginning in early summer and continue into fall. After flowers fade and fall from the tree, fruit remains in the form of small brown capsules. These fruits remain throughout the winter providing winter interest along with the attractive, exfoliating bark which peels away to expose a trunk which ranges in color from many handsome shades of brown to gray.The Pink Crape Myrtle is ideally suited for formal or informal design in the home landscape, street plantings and community plantings. It can be planted as a specimen or in groups, and looks attractive when underplanted with a ground cover. Crape myrtle leaves are oval and 1 to 2 inches long; they are bronze-colored when they first unfold in the spring and become yellow, orange or red before falling late in autumn. Crape Myrtle are easy to grow and if they are used for hedges, plant them 4 ot 5 feet apart.

Crape Myrtle - Red
Lagerstroemia indica 'Rubra'

The Red Crape Myrtle, 'Lagerstroemia indica "Rubra", is a handsome, summer-flowering, deciduous small tree or shrub. It is a favorite among Southern gardeners because of its beauty and low maintenance. The crape myrtle is valued mainly for its long period of striking summer flowers. Large clusters of red flowers appear on the tips of new branches beginning in early summer and continue into fall. After flowers fade and fall from the tree, fruit remains in the form of small brown capsules. These fruits remain throughout the winter providing winter interest along with the attractive, exfoliating bark which peels away to expose a trunk which ranges in color from many handsome shades of brown to gray.The Red Crape Myrtle is ideally suited for formal or informal design in the home landscape, street plantings and community plantings. It can be planted as a specimen or in groups, and looks attractive when underplanted with a ground cover. Crape myrtle leaves are oval and 1 to 2 inches long; they are bronze-colored when they first unfold in the spring and become yellow, orange or red before falling late in autumn. Crape Myrtle are easy to grow and if they are used for hedges, plant them 4 ot 5 feet apart.

Lanceleaf Poplar
Lanceleaf Poplar

The Lanceleaf Poplar, Populus x acuminata, is a hardy cottonwood that has attractive 4" long, dark green, glossy leaves with a light green underside. Leaves are shaped like the head of a spear. It is native from New Mexico to Alberta, Canada. It has a dense pyramidal crown and displays a beautiful yellow fall color. Being a native to the Rocky Mountains, this beauty provides wonderful shade in a large yard. The location you choose for this tree should have enough space to allow for growth without severe pruning. Check for obstructions of buildings, overhead utility lines and tall fences.

Lantana - Patriot Cherry
Lantana "Patriot" Cherry

The Patriot Lantana Cherry, 'Lantana "Patriot" Cherry', is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful red flowers.. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers.The Cherry Lantana has attractive foliage and the fpliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. All Lantana's contain a toxin that if ingested may cause stomach discomfort. Some contact with foliage may irritate sensitive skin. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost.

Lantana - Patriot Cowboy
Lantana "Patriot" Cowboy

The Patriot Lantana Cowboy, 'Lantana "Patriot" Cowboy', is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful bright-orange flowers with a touch of yellow. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers.The Cowboy Lantana has attractive foliage and the foliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. All Lantana's contain a toxin that if ingested may cause stomach discomfort. Some contact with foliage may irritate sensitive skin. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost.

Lantana - Patriot Desert Sunset
Lantana "Patriot" Desert Sunset

The Lantana Patriot Desert Sunset, 'Lantana "Patriot" Desert Sunset', is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful flowers of orange, gold, pink and coral. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers.The Deset Sunset Lantana has attractive foliage and the fpliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. All Lantana's contain a toxin that if ingested may cause stomach discomfort. Some contact with foliage may irritate sensitive skin. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost.

Lantana - Patriot Dove Wings
Lantana "Patriot" Dove Wings

The Lantana Patriot Dove Wings, 'Lantana "Patriot" Dove Wings', is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful bright white flowers. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers.The Dove Wings Lantana has attractive foliage and the foliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. All Lantana's contain a toxin that if ingested may cause stomach discomfort. Some contact with foliage may irritate sensitive skin. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost.

Lantana - Patriot Firewagon
Lantana "Patriot" Firewagon

The Lantana Patriot Firewagon, 'Lantana "Patriot" Firewagon', is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful bright red, orange and yellow flowers. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers. The Firewagon Lantana has attractive foliage and the foliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. All Lantana's contain a toxin that if ingested may cause stomach discomfort. Some contact with foliage may irritate sensitive skin. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost.

Lantana - Patriot Hallelujah
Lantana "Patriot" Hallelujah

The Lantana Patriot Hallelujah, 'Lantana "Patriot" Hallelujah', is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful bright gold, orange and lavender flowers. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers. The Hallelujah Lantana has attractive foliage and the foliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. All Lantana's contain a toxin that if ingested may cause stomach discomfort. Some contact with foliage may irritate sensitive skin. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost.

Lantana - Patriot Honeylove
Lantana "Patriot" Honeylove

The Lantana Patriot Honeylove, 'Lantana "Patriot" Honeylove', is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful bright pink, butter yellow, and ivory flowers. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers. The Honeylove Lantana has attractive foliage and the foliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. All Lantana's contain a toxin that if ingested may cause stomach discomfort. Some contact with foliage may irritate sensitive skin. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost.

Lantana - Patriot Hot Country
Lantana "Patriot" Hot Country

The Lantana Patriot Hot Country, 'Lantana "Patriot" Hot Country', is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful bright hot fuchsia raspberry flowers. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers. The Hot Country Lantana has attractive foliage and the foliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. All Lantana's contain a toxin that if ingested may cause stomach discomfort. Some contact with foliage may irritate sensitive skin. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost.

Lantana - Patriot Parasol
Lantana "Patriot" Parasol

The Lantana Patriot Parasol, 'Lantana "Patriot" Parasol', is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful bright white and lavender flowers. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers. The Parasol Lantana has attractive foliage and the foliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. All Lantana's contain a toxin that if ingested may cause stomach discomfort. Some contact with foliage may irritate sensitive skin. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost.

Lantana - Patriot Passion
Lantana "Patriot" Passion

The Lantana Patriot Passion, 'Lantana "Patriot" Passion', is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful bright white and lavender flowers. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers. The Passion Lantana has attractive foliage and the foliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. All Lantana's contain a toxin that if ingested may cause stomach discomfort. Some contact with foliage may irritate sensitive skin. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost.

Lantana - Patriot Petticoats
Lantana "Patriot" Petticoats

The Lantana Patriot Petticoats, 'Lantana "Patriot" Petticoats', is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful light pink and white flowers. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers. The Petticoats Lantana has attractive foliage and the foliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. All Lantana's contain a toxin that if ingested may cause stomach discomfort. Some contact with foliage may irritate sensitive skin. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost.

Lantana - Patriot Rainbow
Lantana "Patriot" Rainbow

The Lantana Patriot Rainbow, 'Lantana "Patriot" Rainbow, is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful bright dark lavender flowers. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers. The Rainbow Lantana has attractive foliage and the foliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. All Lantana's contain a toxin that if ingested may cause stomach discomfort. Some contact with foliage may irritate sensitive skin. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost.

Lantana - Patriot Sunbeam
Lantana "Patriot" Sunbeam

The Lantana Patriot Sunbeam, 'Lantana "Patriot" Sunbeam, is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful bright yellow flowers. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers. The Sunbeam Lantana has attractive foliage and the foliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. All Lantana's contain a toxin that if ingested may cause stomach discomfort. Some contact with foliage may irritate sensitive skin. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost.

Lantana - Bandana® Cherry
Lantana Bandana Cherry

Lantana Bandana Cherry, Lantana 'Bandana Cherry' PPAF, displays a beautiful mix of hot pink and yellow flowers. Bandana® Cherry is a well branched plants that has a nice mounding growing habit. Try Lantanas in a hanging basket or in a mixed combo planter. Do not over water to help prevent root rot. Lantana makes a nice groundcover for very hot, dry areas with poor soil conditions. Bandana™ series plants are very well-branched with a nice, uniform, mounding habit and offer significantly larger flowers than traditional Lantana varieties. These early flowering varieties come in a range of eye-catching colors. They bloom all summer long and will come back the next year if conditions are favorable. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.

Lantana - Bandana® Orange Sunrise
Lantana Bandana Orange Sunrise

Lantana Bandana Orange Sunrise, Lantana 'Bandana® Orange Sunrise' PPAF, displays a beautiful mix of orange and yellow flowers. Bandana® Orange Sunrise is a well branched plants that has a nice mounding growing habit. Try Lantanas in a hanging basket or in a mixed combo planter. Do not over water to help prevent root rot. Lantana makes a nice groundcover for very hot, dry areas with poor soil conditions. Bandana™ series plants are very well-branched with a nice, uniform, mounding habit and offer significantly larger flowers than traditional Lantana varieties. These early flowering varieties come in a range of eye-catching colors. They bloom all summer long and will come back the next year if conditions are favorable. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.

Lantana - Bandana® Rose
Lantana Bandana Rose

Lantana Bandana Rose, Lantana 'Bandana® Rose' PPAF, has flowers that start out with a yellow color and mature to rose. Bandana® Rose is a well branched plants that has a nice mounding growing habit. Try Lantanas in a hanging basket or in a mixed combo planter. Do not over water to help prevent root rot. Lantana makes a nice groundcover for very hot, dry areas with poor soil conditions. Bandana™ series plants are very well-branched with a nice, uniform, mounding habit and offer significantly larger flowers than traditional Lantana varieties. These early flowering varieties come in a range of eye-catching colors. They bloom all summer long and will come back the next year if conditions are favorable. This plant can be a perennial in zones 9-11. In zones 3-8 it is an annual only.

Lantana - Landmark™ Flame
Lantana Camara

The Lantana Landmark™ Flame, 'Lantana Landmark™ Flame', is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful bright-orange and yellow flowers. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers. The Flame Lantana has attractive foliage and the foliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost.

Lantana - Landmark™ Gold
Lantana Camara

The Lantana Landmark™ Gold, 'Lantana Landmark™ Gold', is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful yellow gold flowers. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers. The Gold Lantana has attractive foliage and the foliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost.

Lantana - Landmark™ Rose Glow
Lantana Camara

The Lantana Landmark™ Rose Glow, 'Lantana Landmark™ Rose Glow', is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful rose and yellow flowers.. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers. The Rose Glow Lantana has attractive foliage and the foliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost.

Lantana - Landmark™ Yellow
Lantana Camara

The Lantana Landmark™ Yellow, 'Lantana Landmark™ Yellow', is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful bright yellow flowers. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers. The Yellow Lantana has attractive foliage and the foliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost.

Herb - Lady Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Lady'

The Lady Lavender, 'Lavandula angustifolia 'Lady', is faster growing than other varieties and has a great scent and beautiful blooms. Lady Lavender is a dwarf cultivar of Lavandula angustifolia. Lady Lavender is a 12" plant with compact violet blooms on 4-6" stems. Shear following bloom for shape and to prompte rebloom. The Lady Lavender blooms first year from seed, and will set viable seed. Remove spent blooms to extend bloom season.The Lavender blooms in late spring and into the summer. It also the characteristic square stems of the mint family.The Lady Lavender prefers full sun and loose. light, well drained soil. Do not fertilize, over rich soil will cause the plant to be less fragrant. Plant in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked or in late fall. The Lavender can be used for a short hedge, edging, rock gardens, and pots. Lavender also are used in sachets and pot pourri.

Herb - English Lavender Munstead
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'

The English Lavender Munstead, 'Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead', is one of the Lavandula angustifolias or English lavenders. Munstead is a fragrant robust lavender that makes a great hedge. English Lavender Munstead flowers profusely in the spring, after which a good pruning will provide an attractive gray bush with highly aromatic leaves. This compact variety of English lavender has lavender blue flowers. Lavender flowers have a rich sweet flavor and are especially good when used with sweets. Add a tablespoon of finely chopped lavender flowers to any sugar or butter cookie recipe or add two tablespoons to any pound cake or white cake. This makes an elegant addition to tea time. Munsteads are also good for butters and cream cheese recipes. Pick the edible flowers when just opened and not when they start to turn brown. Waiting even a day or two to pick, can affect the flavor. It is best to eat only the flower petals. Pull the flowers away from the little brown or green cap that they are attached to. Lavender flowers can be fresh-frozen or dried.

Lavender - Violet Intrigue
Lavandula angustifolia 'Violet Intrigue' (PP15344

The Lavender Violet Intrigue, Lavender angustifolia 'Violet Intrigue' is probably the best lavender on the market today. It has beautiful violet flowers on upright stems and has a longer blooming season than all other lavenders. Violet Intrigue blooms in mid summer and has a plant height of 24". It is extremely fragrant which is usually the reason that gardeners grow the flower. It makes a great short hedge or stand alone in any perennial garden.

Lavatera - Tree Mallow Mixed
Lavatera trimestris

The Lavatera Tree Mallow Blushing Blend, 'Lavatera trimestris', has 4 blushing colors of profuse pink, rose, white, and magenta/pink flowers that cover this tropical looking annual hedge or screen plant. The Lavatera is one of the most versatile plants in the garden and is very easy to grow. Lavatera Blushing Blends 4 inch satiny flowers will remind you of hibiscus and hollyhock. They will bloom from summer into early fall.Lavatera prefers full sun and any well drained garden soil. Very fertile soil will produce more foliage than flowers. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom time. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. The Lavatera make a wonderful hedge or screen and cut flowers.

Lavender - Ellagance Purple
Lavender Ellagance Purple

Lavender Ellagance Purple, Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Purple', will fill your hot, dry, sunny areas! This fragrant 2008 Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner, from midsummer through early fall, produces concentrated purple-blue blossoms on top of full mounds of silver-green foliage. An excellent attraction for butterflies, ‘Ellagance Purple’ is great as an edging perennial where it will grace walkways, raised walls and borders. It will stand out in beds and drifts of mass plantings. This handsome ornamental plant will also shine as a pot plant. This one is sure to please! Lavender prefers full sun and loose, light, well drained soil. Do not fertilize, over-rich soil will cause the plant to be less fragrant. Plant in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked, or in late fall. Lavender is also used in sachets and potpourri.

Lavender - Ellagance Sky
Lavender Ellagance Sky

Lavender Ellagance Sky, Lavandula angustifolia 'Ellagance Sky', won the Fleuroselect Gold Medal award in 2006. Judging was based on quick crop time, uniformity, floridity, basally branched habit, and unique flower color. Mounds of bushy silver-green foliage produce a profusion of lovely light violet blue flowers from midsummer through early fall. A fragrant flower, 'Ellagance Sky' may also be used for cut flower arrangements or dried for many decorative uses. It is a new look for the fragrance-lover's favorite! Lavender prefers full sun and loose, light, well drained soil. Do not fertilize, over-rich soil will cause the plant to be less fragrant. Plant in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked, or in late fall. Lavender is also used in sachets and potpourri.

Lavender - Grosso
Lavender Grosso

Lavender Grosso, Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso', has attractive blue-green evergreen foliage. Hundreds of large purple flower spikes make an incredible display from mid to late summer. This long-stemmed beauty has the darkest blue-purple flower spikes of any of the French hybrid types. It is also the most cold hardy and very fragrant - especially after a rain. The calyxes cling tightly to the flowering stems when dried, making ‘Grosso’ an excellent choice as an everlasting dried flower or for use in lavender crafts. Lavender prefers full sun and loose, light, well drained soil. Do not fertilize, over-rich soil will cause the plant to be less fragrant. Plant in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked, or in late fall. Lavender is also used in sachets and potpourri.

Lavender - Sawyers
Lavender Sawyers

Sawyers Lavender, Lavandula 'Sawyers', displays dark blue flowers that contrasts well against a dense silver foliage that holds up well in cool, wet weather. Lavender prefers a drier well draining soil in full sun. It is easy to grow, fragrant, and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. Water the plants thoroughly in dry weather until the plant is well established. Remove dead flower stems and lightly trim in late summer. Straggly plants may be cut back hard in March or April. Lavender has many uses, from lavender wands and dried flowers for potpourri, to oil for aromatherapy products, colognes, lotions, and soaps. Lavenders are the most popular cottage-garden plants.

Privet - Amur North River
Ligustrum amurense

The Amur North River Privet, Ligustrum amurense, is the ideal hedge for a neat clipped appearance. It can be maintained at any height, making a thick dense hedge right down to the ground.. The more it is trimmed the thicker this hedge gets. Reaches 12-15 feet tall if left untrimmed. The lustrous green leaves stay on until late fall. The most widely used deciduous hedge in America. It is a hedge that will last a lifetime. Plant one foot apart to start your hedge. It has a very hardy dark green foliage.

Privet - Cheyenne
Ligustrum vulgare 'Cheyenne'

The Privet 'Cheyenne', Ligustrum vulgare 'Cheyenne', is the hardiest of this species even withstanding the rugged winters of Zone 4 locations. It grows into a heavily branched dense plant. Cheyennes are well-suited for hedges or foundation plantings as it can be kept trimmed to any desired height from 18 inches to 4 feet. The glossy, deep green foliage remains until late fall. Plant in full to part sun.

Privet - Londense
Ligustrum vulgare 'Lodense'

The Londense Privet, Ligustrum vulgare 'lodense', is a dwarf privet hedge plant. It is very dense and compact. Ideal for a low hedge. Dark green foliage with white flowers. If left untrimmed it will reach a height of 4 feet. This privet is grown as a hedge plant because it tolerates shearing and is quite dense. The plant is densely branched but quite irregular in shape if not sheared. Privet tolerate most light exposures but is not as dense in the shade. It is easily transplanted and grows rapidly, and it retains its leaves into late fall.

Privet - Golden Vicary
Ligustrum x vicaryi

Golden Vicary Privet, Ligustrum x vicaryi, is a compact vase shaped shrub with long slender leaves that hold their golden color through the summer if grown in full sun. Excellent plant for hedges or as a contrast plant in the landscape. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil. This lovely golden-leafed privet grows 8-12 feet high by 6-8 feet wide and has a vase-like or oval shape. Upright stems are covered with bright golden leaves in full sun, light green in shade. It is valued for its golden leaves. Tolerates dry soil and looks its best when not pruned. Golden Vicary Privet prefers sun to partial shade; best appearance for leaf color is in full sun. Use as a specimen shrub or small tree in a sunny spot to best display the golden foliage. This makes a handsome foil for darker green material planted in front.

Lilac - Agincourt Beauty
Lilac Agincourt Beauty

The Agincourt Beauty Lilac, Syringa vulgaris 'Agincourt Beauty, has deep purple fragrant flowers that are single, and each floret is very large; has the largest florets of all lilacs. It is one of the best purple available today. This common lilac cultivar is an upright, deciduous shrub that is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. It does tolerates light shade, but best bloom quality and disease resistance occur in full sun. It prefers rich, moist, neutral soils. 'Agincourt Beauty''s foliage needs good air circulation and prompt removal of faded flower panicles before seed set will increase bloom for the following year. Prune as needed immediately after flowering.

Lilac - Alexander Pink
Lilac Alexander Pink

The Alexander Pink Lilac, Syringa x prestoniae 'Alexander Pink', is a nice, bright-pink late-blooming Canadian Lilac. It is very similar in habit to ‘Royalty’ Lilac. A vigorous, non-suckering lilac, 'Alexander Pink' is extremely hardy . It needs good drainage and does best in full sun. Promptly remove faded flower panicles before seeds set, since this will increase bloom for the following year. Prune as needed immediately after flowering. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates light shade, but best bloom quality and disease resistance occur in full sun. 'Alexander Pink' prefers rich, moist, neutral soils.

Lilac - Josee
Lilac Josee

Lilac Josee, Syringa 'Josee', is an outstanding variety with a dwarf habit, reblooming flowers, and superb mildew resistance. At just 4-6' tall and wide, 'Josee' is the perfect choice for smaller gardens, or even in large patio containers! The delightfully fragrant, lavender-pink flowers erupt into bloom in late spring. Unlike other lilacs though, the show is not over in easy summer! Syringa 'Josee' will surprise northern gardeners with reliable rebloom all summer and fall and southern gardens may get a flush of rebloom in the fall! Best in a fertile, slightly alkaline soil with good drainage. Mulch to retain soil moisture; lightly prune immediately after flowering to encourage re-bloom and maintain compact habit. Looks stunning in combination planters, mass plantings or borders.

Lilac - Royalty
Lilac Royalty

The Royalty Lilac, Syringa x josiflexa 'Royalty', has deep green, handsome foliage that is leathery with purplish undertones. This foliage is somewhat coarse. Dark purple buds open to a lilac color about 2 to 3 weeks after common lilacs. 'Royalty' Lilac is prized for its showy clusters of large, fragrant purple blooms in late summer, as well as its disease resistance. After most other lilacs are done for the year, 'Royalty' is going strong. Its long lasting blooms are perfect for fresh cut arrangements. Excellent for use as hedge, background or specimen. It is a beautiful non-suckering shrub.

Lilac - Lilac Sunday
Lilac Sunday Lilac

The Lilac Sunday Lilac, Syringa x chinensis 'Lilac Sunday', is an exciting introduction from the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. The flowers of Lilac Sunday are a fragrant, pale purple. Although each individual flower is small, the flower panicles are produced not only at the tips of the branches, but also from the lateral buds along the stems at a distance of two or more feet from the branch tips. Therefore, the branching is willowy and arching, and it looks as though flowers are over 2 feet long. It does best in full sun, with a less acidic pH soil. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds and requires average water needs; water regularly; do not overwater. Lilac Sunday Lilac prefers full sun, good drainage and air circulation; best bloom is in full sun. It can be used in many situations, including shrub borders, informal hedges and perennial borders. Being very showy and fragrant, it makes a wonderful screen or border specimen.

Spice Bush
Lindera bezoin

The Spicebush, Lindera bezoin, is a native deciduous shrub with a broad, rounded habit which typically grows 6-12' high. Clusters of tiny, aromatic, greenish-yellow flowers bloom along the branches in early spring before the foliage emerges. Flowers of female plants give way to bright red drupes which mature in fall and are attractive to birds. Female plants need a male pollinator in order to set fruit, however. Drupes are very attractive, but are largely hidden by the foliage until the leaves drop. Thick, oblong, light green leaves turn an attractive yellow in autumn. Leaves are aromatic when crushed. The larva of the spicebush swallowtail butterfly feeds on the leaves of this shrub. Lindera is named for the Swedish botanist, Johann Lindler. It is used for shrub borders, shade or woodland gardens, moist areas along streams or ponds, native plant gardens or naturalized plantings. They are easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Fall color is best in sunny areas. Tolerates full shade, but habit becomes more open and wide-spreading.