| Amsonia hubrichtii "The Willow Leaf Blue Star" is a great native
perennial that sports the laciest most thread-like foliage. It grows
into a 3 ft. x 3ft dense mass, much like a small shrub. The narrow
needle like leaves that line the stems are surprisingly soft as silk to
the touch. This Blue Star adds a billowy fine textured element to the
landscape. We Imagine it fitting into a Mediterranean Villa. Has pretty
light blue star shaped flowers in May. Finally the brilliant golden
yellow foliage in the Fall is a spectacle second to none in the garden
world. It takes a few years to fill out, but then is very very long
lived. (perhaps generational ? ) Grows in sun to partial shade in any
average soil and is quite drought tolerant once established. Has no
insect or pest problems and is very deer resistant. Looks amazing in
mass and never needs dividing. makes an awesome backdrop for Fall
blooming perennials such as garden mums and sedums A simply perfect
flower that belongs in every ones garden ! (Our Personal Favorite )
Plants in 6 inch pots $ 7.00 each Zones 4-8 Currently
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Here are two pictures from our garden of
Dolls Eyes (Actaea
Pachypoda) a nice shade to partial shade loving native wild
flower. We find it does fine with quite a bit of direct sun. Have
attractive white flowers with the scent of lemons on bushy 3 ft tall
plants in late spring that turn into
dramatic bright
white glossy berries with dark centers that persist throughout
the whole summer. WARNING use with caution around children & pets as
the berries are poisonous. Zones 3 - 8. Plants in 6 inch pots $6.00
each, three or more $5.00 each, and six or more $4.00 each.
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| Echinacea purpurea Cone- fections "Milkshake" is the best double
white cone flower ever ! Milkshake boast fully double pompom like
flowers in shades of creamy white ( think of scoops of ice cream) with
falling ray petals. They start blooming by June and sit perfectly white
and untouched into September. They show no signs of browning or
discoloration as if they are FAKE FLOWERS ! The blooms are held high on
well branched sturdy stems with lots of flowers. They are excellent in
the mixed border, foundation planting, mass plantings and in cutting
gardens. Best in full sun and well drained soil but are quite drought
tolerant once established. They claim to be 3 ft tall, but average
closer to 2 ft tall (a perfect perennial border height) and are deer
resistant. This is one of the most popular flowers on the market today,
and we recommend you order early as it will SELL OUT ! A first class
best of the best cone flower ! Plants in 1 gal pots $8.00 each. Zones
5-9 Bigger sizes available at the nursery
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| Hot Papaya is a completely new break through look for coneflowers!
There has never been a truly double red Echinacea. Large three inch
across blooms emerges orange but quickly turns a scarlet red. Absolutely
stunning, even from a distance. Sturdy clumps with robust deep green
foliage and thick stems to three feet tall. Starts blooming by mid-
summer and continue well into the fall. These fragrant beauties are deer
resistant, drought tolerant, and carefree. A simply must have addition
to the perennial border. Plants in 6 inch pots $9.00 each. Zones 4-9
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| Echinacea purpurea Rubinstern "Ruby Star" Is easily the best purple
form of cone flower on the market today. Has brilliant magenta red
blooms, (darker than all others) that stand at attention over long
sturdy stems. A long blooming period from summer to early fall is just
one of many reasons to love this fantastic flower. The intense carmine
red petals are held horizontally from the center, giving Ruby Star a
eye-catching and distinctive look, has large flat topped flowers
3-4inches across. A tough easy to grow native wildflower, that is heat &
drought tolerant, once established. Grows 36-42 inches and 18 inches
wide, that looks excellent in the middle or back of a perennial border.
Thrives in sun or partial shade in any well drained soil. This exciting
new cultivar makes a spectacular display that blooms seemingly with out
end from summer till fall. The best of the best when it comes to purple
cone flowers ! Plants in 6 inch pots $7.00 each, larger sizes available
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Echinacea Evan Saul "Sundown" pp#17659 is our favorite coneflower. Coneflowers are a great native wildflower.
Easy to grow in any well drained soil, with a sunny location. Sundown produces dozens of fragrant flowers, which
in bud appear rosy red, but as the quills unfurl they turn a rich Salmon orange and measure 3 inches across.
Flowers are held on sturdy stalks on plants 2 feet high and wide. A mature plant with over 30 blooms is a breath taking sight!!
Plants in 1 gal pots $ 8.00 each, larger plants available at the nursery Zones 5-8
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Gaillardia x grandiflora "Oranges and Lemons" is an exquisite new color form of this dependable plant. Each bloom is about 2 inches wide
with bright tangerine petals tipped in yellow and surrounding a saucy orange and yellow central cone. The orange and yellow color
combination, is softer then other Gaillardias, making it easier to incorporate into the landscape or containers. She is the most spectacularly
prolific blooming Gaillardia ever! A single plant can boast as many as 75 flowers at once. If you multiply that by the early summer to
mid - fall bloom period, you'll going to be thrilled with hundreds upon hundreds of flowers from this DYNAMO ! The bushy upright
18 inch high plants, are the perfect size for the middle of the perennial border. The amazing long flowering period, makes this perennial
effectively compete with any summer annual. Is a tough garden performer, withstanding heat, humidity, poor soil, and even drought tolerant
once established. Does need well drained soil to survive. The blue green foliage enhances the warm coloring and the round chartreuse
seed heads extend interest after the flowers are faded. Dead heading improves appearance and promotes additional blooming
but isn't necessary for continual show. It is also deer and rabbit resistant. Gaillardias common name, Blanket Flower is named
for a native American legend of a blanket makers grave, that was covered with ever -blooming flowers -a gift from the spirits.
We can honestly say Oranges and Lemons is a heavenly flower!! Plants in 6 inch pots $8.00 each 3 or more $ 7.00 each..
Zones 3-10 Currently Unavailable Online, But can be purchased
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Geranium X Rozanne pp 12175 Is the best most garden worthy
Geranium you can grow, with huge ( for geraniums) glowing 2. 5
inch saucer shaped, violet- blue blooms with distinctive with white
eyes and reddish purple veining. Here is a quote from the great
plants-man Allan Armitage " Violet - blue flowers in great abundance
all summer! Foliage healthy all summer! The best geranium in our
trial for blooms, vigor, foliage, over all attractiveness." Doesn't
that quote say it all ? Rozanne was voted the Perennial Plant Of
The Year In 2008. This by far the most longest blooming and most
prolific geranium, blooming profusely from late spring through
November or hard frost. Unlike most geraniums Rozanne has great heat
tolerance, and vigor, but is never invasive. Has deeply cut leaves
that remain lovely, that are spreading to 24 inches across, and
16 inches high without sprawling. It's long flowering period and
vigorous compact habit, makes Rozanne especially versatile for
growing in borders, patio containers, or even hanging baskets. Most
prolific in full sun, but requires more moisture. The foliage
becomes reddish brown in fall for added interest. From time to time
the plants can be sheared to 3 inches to rejuvenate, and they
rarely need division. They are virtually disease & pest free and
deer & rabbit resistant. This brand new Geranium is the BEST OF THE
BEST !! Plants in 1 gal pots $8.00 each, larger
plants available at the nursery &
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Hibiscus Fireball has incredible 8-12 inch
across flaming red blossoms with a rich sensual detail, due to its
overlapping petals. They have hansom dissected maple-like leaves,
flushed with purple and red veining. Very exotic and tropical looking,
but hardy to zone 4! Slow to break dormancy, but rapidly reaches a
height of 4 ft. This is an improved Lord Baltimore variety, which was
the standard for red hibiscus till now. Give them a sunny location,
adequate moisture during growing season, feed them in mid- spring and
you will have a true showstopper! Cut back foliage to 4 inches in early
spring. Could arguably be considered the best red on the market. Covered
in blooms from mid- summer till fall. Deadheading can continue blooms
till frost. The best of the best! Nice plants in six inch pots $ 8.00
each three or more $7.00 each six or more $6.00 each zones 4-9
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Helianthus "Lemon
Queen" is an easy, carefree, back of the border, perennial sun
flower. Its 5 to 6 ft tall & covered with lemon yellow flowers for a
long period. (July through September) Any soil type, moist or dry. A
delight to butterflies & a feed for birds in winter. A great taller
accent plant. Plants in 6 inch pots $6.00 each. Zones 5 - 8.
Available in spring.
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| The Coral Bell "Caramel" Heuchera Caramel pp.16560 is a delightful new coral bell. Has unique pastel soft colors, that seem to clash with nothing (always looks perfect) Emerges with a nice butterscotch foliage, that turns a warm orange blush, as the summer progresses. Has vivid red color in the fall. The H.Villosa parentage makes it an Eastern native, with great vigor and the ability to thrive in high heat and humidity. Have long white flowers in late summer that are attractive to hummingbirds. One of the hardiest coral bells for northern climates.
A nice easy care free perennial for a partial shade area. Will take true shade once established. Zones 4-9 Height 12-18 inches, spread 18-24inches. In nice 6inch Azalea pots $9.00 each.
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| Heuchera villosa "Miracle" pp20274 is a miracle in Coral Bell
breeding ! It introduces the color of Coleus to the perennial market.
The Heuchera villosa perennials are native to the South East and very
tolerant of high heat and humidity. The villosa hybrids are the most
vigorous of all Coral Bells and unsurpassed for dry shade. They do great
in any well drained soil, in shade, partial shade or sun, with
supplemental summer watering The foliage starts out chartreuse in
spring, and then becomes a fantastic brick red with a golden edge.
Miracle has lovely pink flowers on tall wands in mid summer. The red
color is most intense in the Spring and Fall but is always attractive.
Try planting near a walkway or in containers were its beauty can be
enjoyed up close. Coral Bells are easy to grow and blend easily with
other perennial in the landscape, growing 8 to 10 inches in height with
a mounding habit. Miracle is easily one of the finest Coral Bells on the
market today. It is a true MIRACLE ! Plants in 6 inch pots $7.00 each 3
or more $6.00 each and 6 or more $5.00 each Zones 4-9
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Leucanthemum superbum "Amelia " is a Shasta daisy with timeless beauty that everyone loves.Now everyone can have this 5 STAR award winning
Shasta daisy from the Chicago Botanical Garden.. Amelia is one of only two Shasta daisies to receive the 5 STAR rating from the Chicago Botanical Garden. The only other Shasta was Becky, and we prefer Amelia as it is simply less well known, but is still the best of best when it comes to Shasta
Daisies. Has a vigorous habit with very heavy flowering HUGE 5 inch across single white blossoms, with a golden center.Plants average 40 inches high and bloom from spring till fall if dead headed..Amelia is known for its consistently healthy disposition, heavy flowering production, and robust habit. A TRUE WINNER !! plant in sun to partial shade in any well drained soil and divide every few years..Plants in 6 inch pots $6.00 each
3 or more $5.00 each Zones 5-9
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Leucanthemum "Banana Cream" ppaf Is a brand new totally amazing Shasta Daisy! The huge 4 inch wide flowers, are lemon yellow when they open, brightening to light butter yellow and finally to cream white as they mature. An extra row of ray petals, give the flowers a lush fuller appearance
then other varieties. Banana Cream is consistently covered with blooms in 3 different colors, from spring till fall if deadheaded. They have a dense
upright branching habit and dark green highly disease resistant foliage, held below the blooms. The compact plants produce flower buds on side
shoots, which means these cheerful blooms keep going all summer long. A fully blooming plant, with as many as 50 blooms, is a breath taking sight!
Banana Cream is destined to be the work horse of your cutting garden. You can cut a fresh bouquet for your vase, and the flowers can look fresh and yellow, two weeks later! Butterflies love them, and is deer resistant. Grows 18 inches high with a spread of 24 inches. Is a vigorous grower, often
becoming a nice specieum in just one season. Banana Cream is the CREAM OF THE
CROP! Plants in 6 inch pots $8.00 each, larger plants available at the
nursery Zones 5-9
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Leucanthemum superbum " Crazy Daisy" is a amazing selection of Shasta Daisy. Crazy Daisies are like snow flakes in that no two blooms are exactly alike. There's a dramatic difference from plant to plant. Crazy Daisy is the frilliest, fluffiest, daisy ever !! Makes a eye catching statement
when planted in mass. Nice 2 and a half inch across white fringed fully double blooms. Known for its prolific blooms on dependable and trouble
free plants. Flowers from early summer till late summer if deadheaded. Grows to 28 inches high x by 18 inches wide. Plant in full sun to partial shade
in any well drained soil. Plants in 6 inch pots $6.00 each 3 or more $5.00 each 6 or more `$4.00 each Zones 5-9
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| Nepeta x Joanna Reed is a superb brand new Catmint. has flowers
larger and a darker violet then all other Catmints. Has a tight upright
form that boast vibrantly dark violet colored clustered of flowers high
lighted by pink throats, from late May Thru September. Very very easy,
just plant in the sun, in a well drained soil, and they are
indestructible blooming machine ! They are a great cut flower,
outstanding in containers, and butterflies love them. Far superior to
the species with sterile flowers that never reseed. A must have plant
for any prize winning border ! Nice tight plants to 3 ft tall, and
highly deer resistant. Plants in 6 inch pots $6.00 each 3 or more $ 5.00
each Zones 4-8
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| Russian Sage Perovskia atriplicifolia "Little Spire" pp11643 is an
exciting new variety of Russian Sage always growing under 3 ft high with
a spread of 18 inches. Has a silvery fragrant foliage with flowers that
bloom all summer, till frost. Grows best in full sun in well drained
soil and is very drought tolerant. One of the few perennials that blooms
fine in poor dry soil. It has a upright habit, and never gets floppy
like other varieties. Has lovely blue flowers on tall slender wands that
make good cut flowers. Highly deer resistant and attractive to
butterflies. They have a pleasant pungency when brushed against. Having
a narrow profile, Little Spire is a excellent choice, for small spaces..
A simply not to be without perfect addition to any perennial garden !
Plants in 6 inch pots $6.00 each 3 or more $5.00 each.. Zones 4-8
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Sedum "October
Daphne" (Sedum Sieboldii) is a great sun perennial, with
graceful arching stems & gray blue round leaves with a pink edge.
Forms a lovely 9 inch tall by 16 inch mound that looks perfect all
season. Makes a fantastic container plant as you can see. (This
plant is 10 years old and stays out all winter) Has pretty pink
flowers in September. Just a great drought tolerant flower. Plants
in 6 inch pots $5.00 each. 3 or more $4.00 each. Zones 3 - 8.
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Solar Cascade "Solidago shortii" is a great new goldenrod! Have showy golden
yellow flowers in auxiliary clusters along re-flexing stems from late summer
into the fall. In other words it is a glorious fountain of color when the
rest of the garden is slowing down. Clean dark green foliage all season. Not
aggressive like most goldenrod's. At 30 inches tall it is a perfect addition
to the perennial border. Nice plants in six inch pots $6.00 each three or
more $5.00 each
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We believe this to be a type of
rain lily. It
has naturalized around our property. It is very pretty in June. We
will sell bulb lets in early summer. 20 bulb lets for $5.00.
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Rudbeckia hirta "Cherry Brandy" is the worlds first red-flowered Rudbeckia! Has rich cherry-red blooms with a deep maroon center.
(Hmmm Simply Luscious ) Nice large flowers 3 to 4 inches across on robust bushy 2 foot high plants.
They make stand out dramatic impact in borders, large containers or as superb cut flowers. Covered in blooms from early summer to early fall.
Easy to grow, even in the poorest sandy soil, and butterflies love them. Just a great new plant! Not extremely long lived ( 1-3 seasons )
but it self sows readily, so one can always have new plants for the next season. Plants in
1 gal pots $8.00 each, larger plants available at the nursery Zones 4-8
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Stokesia laevis "Omega Sky Rocket" is a beautiful native wild flower. While all other Stokesia never rise above 18 inches Omega Sky Rocket sends flower stalks in early summer exceeding 3 ft. Wonderful large blue Stokesia flowers top the sturdy stalks. The flowers are a little like a huge double Shasta Daisy in a effect. A whole new look for Stokes Aster. And easy low maintenance native wild flower. Just give it a sunny site, in a well drained soil. Best planted in groups in the perennial border. Blooms all summer into the fall if dead headed. Prefers moist well drained,sandy acid soil
in full sun, but is surprisingly heat and drought tolerant. A simply fantastic addition to any ones garden..Plants in 6 inch pots $6.00 each 3 or more $5.00 each Zones 5-9
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Stokesia laevis " Purple Parasols" pp10660 Is a terrific selection of a American native wild flower. The flowers are a little like a huge double
Shasta Daisy in effect. The flowers are initially light blue, becoming darker blue, then blueish purple to reddish purple and finally a dark
hot pink. Flowers can display five different colors on one plant by there maturity!! A great plant for cuttings, and attractive to butterflies.
The plant forms a low mound of leathery green leaves and blooms all summer till early Autumn if dead headed. The plants are very tolerant of hot humid summer conditions. The flowers are 3 to 4 inches across and very dramatic. Best in full sun to partial shade with a well drained soil.
It is surprisingly drought tolerant once established. A wonderful native wild flower that deserves to be in any sunny border. tremendous
accent to yellow pink or white late season bloomers.. Plants in 1 gal pots $6.00 each 3 or more $5.00 each Zones 5-9
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Variegated
Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum Odoratum Variegatum) is an easy,
carefree, great shade perennial, with dramatic 2 ft tall variegated
arching blades. A drought tolerant & seemingly disease & pest free
plant. Pretty white bells line the bottom edge of the arching blades
in the spring. Slowly spreads in any soil to make drifts, that never
need dividing & look great till frost, when they turn a buttery
yellow. Absolutely maintenance free! Plants in 6 inch pots $5.00
each, 3 or more $4.00 each. Zones 3 - 8. Available in spring.
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The
Yellow Bleeding
Heart (Corydalis Lutea) is an absolutely amazing perennial.
Simply covered in yellow tube like flowers, from April till frost!
The longest blooming perennial bar none. Very easy & reliable, deer
& pest resistant, growing in shade to almost full sun. Will slowly
naturalize from seed to make breath taking drifts of color. Add a
little bone meal in fall and a light feeding in late spring & it's a
blooming machine for literally 8 months of the year! Zones 5 - 8.
Plants in 6 inch pots $6.00 each, three or more $5.00 each, six or
more $4.00 each. Available in spring.
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