Clumps
are reddish brown in fall. Spinach-like leaves. Much more controlled
growth than other Ajugas -- very short runners. One of THE TWO BEST AJUGAS!
Prefers part shade. Drought tolerant when established. Not invasive!
CLUMP-FORMING and slow spreading. The is such a great plant in a
genus that has some 'take-over-your-yard' cousins. Not this
one. Well-behaved and beautiful as is it's Italian relative
below. Looks like crinkled purple aluminum foil.
Soil:
Most any H: 6" W:
Slowly indefinite
B/M: Blue/ 5-6
"Small leaf creeping ground cover with
unique foliage coloration and markings. Mature leaves are colored
gold to cream on the margin with shades of gray green in the center.
New leaves show brown and khaki shades. Blue flowers on eight inch
spikes." Terra Nova
Soil:
Most any, but prefers acid H:
2" (12" IB) W:
Slowly indefinite
B/M: Blue/ 5-6
"Entirely new! A sparkly NEW variegated
Ajuga. 'Sparkler' has thick, dark green, shiny foliage covered in
creamy-white splashes that light up the floor of a garden like
nothing else. 'Sparkler' has hybrid vigor and is an awesome accent
or foil in containers, as a ground-cover, or as an edging for the
border. Lovely blue flowers. A hybrid with Ajuga decumbens." Terra
Nova
Soil: Rich, well-drained; prefers acid
but most OK H: 3" W: 10-24"
B/M: Blue/5-6
Well,
gosh, this is just such a cutey! From Valfredda Nursery in
Italy comes a teeny little Ajuga that's very, very different than
the thugs and others in this Genus! With adorable little
mounds of narrow, chocolate tinted foliage, it's the perfect
backdrop for the typical Ajuga flowers, but they're proportionately
smaller and dazzling above the dark foliage. MUCH prettier
than all other Ajugas EXCEPT 'Metallica Crispa' above which is also
a fabulous plant. Neither are beasts!
Soil:
Most any H: 3"
(5" IB) W: Slowly indefinite
B/M: Blue/ 5-6
A compact, crinkled form of Bugleweed
with reddish bronze foliage. It has a unusual, very interesting
texture with foliage that actually curls inward to form little buns
that don't spread rapidly like others. Fabulous in rock gardens or
troughs. This is, in our opinion only somewhat more red than
the regular 'Metallica Crispa', not a marked difference.
Soil: Most any
H: W: Slowly indefinite
B/M: Blue/ 5-6
Clump-forming
perennial with rounded, shallowly 7-9 lobed, sharp-toothed, hairy,
bluish green leaves. Frothy cymes (balls) of yellowish-green flowers are produced
from late spring to late summer. From Caucasus and Turkey. Water in
full sun. Stems turn red in sun, hence the common
name. Nice for greenery in floral arrangements.
Low
growing perennials for rock gardens or low borders in part shade.
Use in masses as a ground cover. Delicate star-like flower sprays in
June-August. 'Thriller' has grey-green foliage & is good for
cutting & makes particularly nice little bouquets. Water in full
sun. Drought tolerant.
If
your garden doesn't have at LEAST a few you're missing the plant boat!
Alliums:
Becoming
more popular with a superb show of color and ease
of growth!
The
Genus Allium is one of the largest in the world flora! About
700 Allium species can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, from
Europe and Asia and in northwestern America.We
consider Alliums to be 'must haves' in the garden! They don't
need water. They don't need fertilizer. They don't get
disease. They multiply so you get more.
Alliums
and Varmints: Moles, voles, deer and rabbits don't like alliums!
Inter-planting them among your other Perennials helps keep the 'varmints'
headed in other directions! Savvy gardeners know that
Alliums can be real 'work horses' in the garden but happen to look
like 'show horses'!
How
many bulbs? The
number of bulbs vary in a pot from 1 for big or very rare larger
bulbs to as many as 5 for small, more common bulbs.
We put what will make a reasonable sized quart pot plant by mid summer.
Atypical
Roots: Especially early in the season,
many alliums rarely fill a quart pot with roots because the true
bulb forms completely grow all new roots each year, so even if
potted in Fall, they don't start growing roots until late
winter/early spring when the foliage says, "Feed Me"! But they have all the roots they need.
Just spread them out when you plant.
Allium ampeloprasum var. babingtonii
English Leek Zone: 3-11
A
very tall variety from sunny spots in South England and throughout
Central Europe. It has broad, recurving leaves with sheaths
surrounding the stem more like we think of a typical cooking leek
rather than an ornamental onion. The variety babingtonii
makes, quite large umbels of intense dark lilac blooms and only
rarely sets few, small bulbils. It also has a looser structure
than the species, making more attractive. Best in sandy or
rocky soil in a sunny spots or dappled shade. These are young
first year plants and won't bloom until next year. Biennial,
grows two years, then collect seed or, easier, bulbils, to keep a
steady supply. Fabulous to look at AND for cooking!
Only
17 of the 800 species of Alliums are True Blue according to the Blue
Allium Worksheet . This is one of them! A great blue
bulb from W. Siberia, C. Asia and China that blooms for weeks in
late May/June. Fabulous with Phlomis russeliana or
Yellow Yarrows! Extremely cold hardy. Plant
our pot 2" deeper, so the base of the bulbs are about 5"
underground. See the fact
sheet for 'Blues of the Heavens' at NC
State University. First introduced from Russia in 1840
Native from Canada to
Mexico, this lovely Ornamental Allium is grown easily in any
well-drained soil and will actually take shade which most Alliums
won't. 12" tall glaucous foliage feature tiny bell-shaped pink
to lilac (rarely white) blooms which are in loose, nodding clusters,
slightly above the foliage. The nodding blooms distinguish it
from other Natives and occur because the flower stem execute a
hairpin turn near the top, leaving the bloom to dangle seductively
as if to say, "Come on over Big Boy and take a good look!" (with a
very Mae West accent!)
Soil: Well
drained H: 12-18" W: 3-6"
B/M: White to Pink 6-8
Beautiful,
extra-large, 12" umbel made up of as many as 100 star-shaped,
metallic rose-colored blooms in late May, early June.
For more information, see the fact sheet for Allium christophii at NC
State University. Plant our pot 2" deeper, so the
base of the bulb is about 5" underground. 2004 RHS Award of Garden Merit
dating back to 1901.
Allium cyathophorum var. farreri Ornamental
Onion
Zone: 5-8
A
'shaggy dog' allium with devil-may-care umbels of hanging
bell-shaped deep, rich Magenta blooms.. Forget the round ball
Alliums blooms because you won't find it on this charmer. Thin
strappy foliage. Does self seed which can be good or bad
depending on your perspective. Site accordingly. Or
deadhead to prevent seeding AND to greatly improve the size of next
years bulbs. So outstanding, Martha Stewart Magazine did an article
on it. Unique also because it thrives in ACID soil and takes
some shade.
Soil: Moist
but well-drained
H: 6-12" W: 9-12" B/M:
Magenta/5-7
From Europe comes one of the hardiest
and most eye-catching Alliums you can add to your garden. With
loose flower heads that can point up, down and sideways, it looks a
lot like rich yellow fireworks. Very charming in the rock garden or
front of the border and a large mature clump is magnificent.
Allium lenkoranicum (A.
crinatum var. crinatum) Keeled Garlic
Zone:
3-9
Actually a newly discovered (1987)
Allium endemic to the Talysh Mountains on the Caspian Seas in
Azerbaijan at 6000 feet. Outfacing light
buff to pale Lilac Rose blooms in umbels emerging from a long spathe
with each petal marked with a dark lilac or green stripe (nerve) on
the back that shows through on the front. Threadlike
leaves. Summer blooming. A relative of the charming Allium
pulchellum (A. crinatum
var. pulchellum) with the same razzle-dazzle 'fireworks' habit to
the blooms but with a different color choice and the electric
'nerve' down each petal.
Fluffy
white drumstick flowers over dwarf grass like foliage in early to mid
summer. This Allium has a bloom that's more like a thrift than an
Allium. Beautiful in the rock garden or in the front of the border
as well as making a great cut flower.
This
Allium features half a dozen flat, 12" long, 5/8" wide gray-green
leaves with numerous rose pink to violet, cup-shaped flowers. Bulbs
on stout rhizomes. From Siberia. Another treasure from our friend at
England Herb Farm. Bizarre curly Allium with blunt, rounded tips to
each leaf.
This
is an exceptionally gorgeous Allium from Turkey/Pakistan. Bright rose
red blooms in late May/early June. Plant our pot 1"
deeper, so the base of the bulbs are about 4"
underground. One of our absolute favorite gardening
websites is Paghat's Garden. Here's what she has to say about Mountain
Lover Allium the literal
translation of the Botanical name. The NARGS Plant
of the Month! and the RHS Award of Garden Merit. How about that!
This
delightful Allium came from England Herb Farm many years ago and
it's one of our favorites. Strong, strap-like leaves bear umbels of
pink flowers. A strong, clump-former once established. Floriferous & STUNNING!
Some sources list this as Allium schoenoprasum 'Pink Feathers'
but it's not that for sure! Probably a form of A. senescens
according to Allium Guru
Mark McDonough
We purchased our original parent as A. plurifoliatum, which this
obviously wasn't since that plant is PINK! Good strong bloomer,
with 1 1/2" white blooms, late in the season, when not much else is blooming.
There IS a rare white form of A. plurifoliatum and we are studying
to determine if that is what this plant is.
Purchased as Allium pratti but it's bloomed and it's not! Take
a look if you're an Allium expert and see if you can tell what it
is! Foliage is thin, not wide.
Soil: Ave. to moist
H:IB
W: B/M: Pink
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A
mid Summer bloomer w/ very free flowing, large purple flowers.
Perfect for mid border in full sun to part shade. Will seed in to
make a dramatic colony. Virtually evergreen. Rapidly forms clumps.
RHS
Award of Garden Merit. Heirloom bulb, Circa 1810.
A
mid Summer bloomer w/ very free flowing, large white flowers.
Perfect for mid border in full sun to part shade. Will seed in to
make a dramatic colony. Virtually evergreen. Rapidly forms clumps.
Heirloom bulb, Circa 1810. The white form is much
more rare than the purple.
An
improved form of Onion Chives, often referred to as 'Windowsill
Chives' because that actually do well growing in a window where can
always be snipping the tops. Repels Japanese beetles. A favorite of
cooks,. it's good for borders w/ showy ball-shaped clusters of
pink/purple flowers which are edible & dry well & impart a
delightful pink tint & nice taste to vinegars.
The
fascinating feature of this most distinctive Palestinian/Israelian
Allium is that each umbel has blooms on varying length pedicels from
1/2" to 8". The total size of the umbel is about the size
of a volleyball (12") and with the blooms on varying
length stems, it looks quite like a fireworks display! The
foliage is wide, strappy and looks like that of a tulip. This
is an extremely choice, extremely beautiful Allium!
This information-packed web article on Israeli
Alliums says, at the bottom of the page, of A. schubertii,
"This is the most impressive allium of all the species in the
genus," and then it explains how it's the 'Tumbleweed' of the
Allium Genus! Dates back to 1896!
Allium senescens
(syn. but incorrect in the trade as A. tanguticum)
German Garlic Zone: 3-9
Thin, strap-like foliage.. Produces tons of long-lasting 3" pink to lavender
globes on tall stems in mid to late summer. Taller, greener
and not as easily obtained as the more well known shorter, twisted
foliage form that
follows. Native of Europe and Northern Asia
Large
heads of lavender pink flowers over swirling, flat, curled &
twisted bluish gray foliage. The twisited foliage and shorter
height distinguishes it from the species. It's sort of like an Allium with a
'cowlick'! Flowers in profusion on 4-12" stems. An excellent
specimen for the rock garden.
Allium
sphaerocephalum is excellent for cut & dried flowers. Produces
purple ball shaped blooms on 2-3 foot stems. Frost hardy and
tolerant of dry summers, it is best grown in full sun and well
drained, fertile soil with extra lime.
Similar to A. cernuum
(Nodding Wild Onion) except this doesn't nod and is long, long
blooming! Will take part shade where many Alliums won't.
Used by early Americans as an insect repellant which might work if
smelling like an onion is preferable to bug bites! Stellatum
means 'Starlike' and describs the umbels of starlike blooms. 6
pointed starlike petals with 6 yellow stamens that extend beyond the
petals offer great contrast. Best in rocky or sandy soil.
Soil: VERY
well-drained H:12" (12-18" IB) W: 6-12"
B/M: Rose/7-9
From
Japan. Thin foliage with bright red-violet, pendant flowers in late fall.
Provides an eye-catching display when little else is in bloom.
Slender bulb clustered on a rhizome. Formerly classified as Allium
japonica 'Regal'. This Allium blooms very late for an
alliums and just blooms and blooms and blooms. You generally
don't think of Alliums as 'impulse' purchases but when they're
blooming, they're so fabulous and beautiful, that people who never
even thought of buying a lowly allium can't resist! Not rare,
really, but just one of the best. I wouldn't' garden without
this plant! The species is a RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
and this one is even nicer!
Soil:
Rich, well-drained H: 24" W:12"
B/M: Red violet/ 10-11
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Three
Corner Leek, introduced from Northern Ireland in 1789, is a very
early blooming species. It's quick to multiply, quadruples in
size each year. The pendulous, green striped, white blooms
look like tiny lilies. The sweetly scented 12-18" tall blooms
and stalks rise above 8-12" foliage that persists most of the year -
Feb thru July and in bloom from April thru June. They do best
in full sun but can take some shade. Edible.
Clear
sparkling white flowers. Unusual flat-leaved, chive with a strong
garlic and onion flavor. Nice in borders. A must for salads &
great in stir-frys. Repels Japanese beetles. Seed heads are
attractive in dried arrangements & should be removed after you
admire them for awhile but before they set seed.
Umbels
of beautiful pale pink, individually star-shaped, flowers in late
spring to early summer. Thrives most anywhere in well-drained
soil and wonderful for naturalizing. Wonderful here and there
in the landscape. Particularly nice in front of a dark
background. Only a very mild 'onion' scent with this one so
it's wonderful in flower arrangements. Long blooming, up
to a month. Circa 1873. Native to California.
Soil:
Well-drained H:16-20" IB
W: B/M: Pale pink/5-6
Why we don't list our plants by
Common Name: Alstroemeria has these common
names:
Peruvian Lily, Parrotlily, Parrot Flower, Red Parrot
Beak, New Zealand Christmas Bell!
But only one Botanical Name!
Whew! Thank goodness!
This
vigorous and very heavy blooming new introduction from Dr. Mark
Bridgen at Cornell University. Blooms, up to 20 per stem and
up to 2" across, are a blend of peachy rose to pink highlighted
at the tips of the upper petals with white speckled with maroon and
bloom from June to September and last in a vase for up to 3
weeks. Much more clump forming than A. psittacina and stands
up better without leaning or flopping. Superb new
introduction.
Soil:
Cool, moist but well-drained
H:30" W:
12-20"+ B/M: Shades of
rose/6-9
Beautiful,
exotic 1" long red flowers tipped w/ green. Gorgeous! Zone 5 w/
protection. (Cover w/ dry bracken or leaves in north. Plant deeper;
against southern wall is ideal). May go dormant after flowering. But
worth the extra trouble it takes to grow this TREASURE. Florida
native that's quite hardy here in Zone 6 & 7.
Brighter,
larger and more abundant blooms than the species. While it
lives in warmer areas, it does go dormant when soil gets around 70
degrees, so mulch well in warmer areas. And, since some folks
have grown it as cold as Zone 5, mulch well for the colder zones and
mulch to keep roots cool in sun in warm areas.
Soil: Acid,
fertile, moist but well-drained
H: 36" W:12-20"+ B/M: Red &
green/
6-9
Emerald green leaf stems edged in crisp white, followed by marvelous
red, green and white splashed flowers. Blooms on and off all summer. The bloom is absolutely riveting! Gradually spreads - slower than the species - maybe 3 feet wide in six years. In heat, may go semi-dormant in mid-summer to return in fall. And, since some folks
have grown it as cold as Zone 5, mulch well for the colder zones and
mulch to keep roots cool in sun in warm areas.
Delicately scented, yellow blossoms are spotted and brushed with
mahogany-red and it's one of the hardiest Peruvian Lily. One
of the very best and most popular flowers in the Cut Flower
industry, Alstroemerias last a long time in the vase.
A delicious 'blend' of two great plants -- Crinum and Amaryllis -
which brings the hardiness of the Crinum to the union, allowing this
Amaryllis cross to move outdoors in zone 7! 10-16 fragrant,
pink funnel-shaped blooms from August 'til Frost. Grows well
in containers in colder zones and brought in for winter where
they're dormant. Wide strappy leaves to two feet long.
Atypical
Roots
Amsonias are great Butterfly Plants
- Nectar food for the American Snout, Common Sulphur, Eastern Tailed
Blue, Little Glassy Wing, Monarch, Mourning Cloak, Pearl Crescent,
Silver Spotted Skipper, Spicebush Swallowtail and the Zebra
Swallowtail! They provide Larval food for the Snowberry
Clearwing Moth.
Powder
blue 1/2" starlike blooms in spring over feathery green summer
foliage and fabulous yellow fall color make this a three season
winner. The feathery, needle-like foliage maintains good form
and vigor throughout the growing season. Astounding when
massed. Cut back to 6-8" after blooming and it will return
quickly in a rounded, foliage like mound that will draw raves in
Fall.
Soil: Well-drained,
limey best
H:2-3' W: 2-3' B/M: Pale Blue/5-6
Numerous
star-shaped pastel steel-blue flowers are massed on top of this 3'
native. The interesting needle-like foliage reminds one of young
pine seedling, turns banana yellow in Fall. Shear back after
flowering to 10-12" for added fullness. Flowers best in P. Shade.
Extraordinary textural beauty exploding with beautiful golden-yellow
fall color Theodore
Klein Award Winner and Chicago
Botanic Garden 'Best Plants'
A
Missouri Native that frequently occurs in sandy/rocky soil on gravel
bars or along streams in the Ozark Region of the state. An
erect, clump-forming perennials that has terminal, pyramidal
clusters of 1/2", star-like, soft blue blooms in late spring
over erect, leafy stems. Narrow, willow-shaped leaves are
leathery and shiny green to 6" long. They turn a
beautiful yellow in Fall. Similar to A. tabernaemontana but
the leaves are shinier, thicker and more leathery and the seed pods
are pendant. Loved by butterflies too.
Soil:
Moist or average H: 24-36"
W: 12-18" B/M: Blue/5-6
Wider
leaves than A. tabernaemontana, almost felt-like to the touch. This
is becoming the preferred species of Amsonia, as it flowers more
heavily than any other, it breaks dormancy earlier (late spring)
& the is more vigorous. Highly recommended. Dormant in
winter.
Clean, dark green foliage, medium
sky-blue blooms in early spring and now, for those with a smaller
garden or smaller space, only 10" tall and 18" wide. Selected
by Plant Delights from a batch of seedling in the late '80's for
it's low height and great shape. Foliage turns beautiful
buttery yellow in Fall.
Soil: Moist but well-drained
H: 10" W: 18" B/M: Blue/4-5
Re-classified as an Amsonia
some years back (was Rhazya orientalis). Maybe even a bit
more lovely than it's look alike -- if possible!. Flowers are darker
& larger than other Amsonias. Extremely rare & a favorite
with gardeners who know special plants. A KNOCKOUT. This
is probably hardy in zones 4-9 but being a European plant, there
isn't as much zone information available.
Easy-to-grow
durable perennial with blooms of subtle blue. Flowers last longer
with protection from the hottest sun. Persistent yellow fall
foliage. Amsonia were named after Dr.
Charles Amson, 18th century Virginia physician! Grows
naturally on moist banks and woods. Grows in most of the
Eastern States. Blue blooms mid to late spring. Most effective
when massed. Missouri Botanical Garden 'Great
Plant' selection. Host Plant for the Coral Hairstreak
Butterfly Caterpillar.
Easy-to-grow durable perennial with blooms of subtle blue. Flowers
last longer with protection from the hottest sun. More compact
than the species and may be a slightly deeper blue. Amsonia were
named after Dr. Charles Amson, 18th century Virginia physician!
Willow-shaped, green to grayish-green foliage may turn an attractive
yellow in fall and is persistent. Airy star-like blooms.
Most effective when massed. Host Plant for the Coral
Hairstreak Butterfly Caterpillar.
A chance seedling that appeared in a tray of A. tabernaemontana.
'Blue Ice' blooms longer and stronger than the species, forming a
dense compact mound of foliage with dark green leaves that brighten
the Fall garden when they turn gorgeous yellow. The blooms are
much more vivid than others of the Genus. A superb
introduction. Adaptable to many gardens but will topple over
if grown in too much shade. Drought tolerant once
established.
Soil: Well-drained
H:12-15" W:24" B/M: Dark
Lavender Blue/
5-6
A hybrid of two Natives, A. hubrectii and A. tabernaemontana
discovered in the Seaford, VA garden of Hort. writer Pam Harper,
with intermediate fine textured foliage, blue flowers and stupendous
yellow-gold fall color. It blooms a bit later than either
parent, in late Spring. Wide arching form.
Soil: well-drained H:36"
W: 60" B/M:
Blue/4-5
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Anchusa azurea
Wild Bluegloss, Italian Alkanet
Zone: (4)5-8
Native to the lean soil of the
Mediterranean, this plant prefers no fertilizer and well-drained dry
soil. Grows best when not pampered. Grown with 'tough
love', it will reward your as a stalwart perennial, topped with many
intensely azure, true-blue blooms on sturdy stems in early summer,
again early fall. Mulch with pea gravel rather than wood
mulch. Tap-rooted. Grow too wet, too fertilized it will
grow overly tall, flop and then die over winter! Grow it 'Lean
and Mean' and you'll fall in love like you were 16 again.
A
rare Windflower found Forests, scrub, streamsides in China, Russia
and Romania. Similar to the common Anemone nemorosa but
thicker and flowers have blue-violet veining on white tepals.
Trifoliate, dark green leaves in whorls of three on plants to
8" tall are delightful. Shown
here at the University of Science and Technology at Grenoble.
Soil: Moist but well-drained, limey to Neutral
H: 6-8"
W: 8-12" B/M:
White/ 3-5
Note:
Anemone hupehensis var.
japonica
- Japanese Anemone - aren't really from
Japan but are, in
fact, from China. Because Japan has been more open to plant
exploration, Anemones were named (when discovered in Japan where they
have naturalized) as Japanese Anemones but actually the species (and the form transported
to Japan), A. hupehensis japonica, are actually Chinese plants! Anemone
hupehensis grows wild in west China from Hubei to Sichuan and Yunnan.
Featured in the September 2009 issue of Martha
Stewart Living!
An
amazing new Windflower with crinkly, ruffled foliage AND
blooms. The first truly unique Anemone to hit the trade,
sources say it's foliage reminds one a bit of parsley or an
ornamental lettuce! BUT, and you read it here first -- make
note -- it should be called the 'Petticoat Anemone'! It
really looks in bloom and leaf like an old fashioned, ruffled,
flouncy petticoat! Shorter than the average Fall Anemone with
single blooms that carry out the crinkled theme of this plant. This
is NOT the old Anemone
'Lady Gilmore' , which is an unstable form and may produce
leaves which are not fringed. Also, at least in our
plants, 'Crispa' has a much deeper, richer colored bloom than 'Lady
Gilmore'..
White
3" blooms more fully double than Whirlwind, this one's a knockout. Mounds of green 3-lobed foliage. The 'japonicas' are late bloomers. Best in light shade and protection from winter winds. A mature clump (they need some room) is spectacular. Blooms for 6 weeks.
From Hadspen Garden in Somerset England. Selected by Eric
Smith, this award winning form lives up to its name and blooms
exuberantly from Aug. - Nov. Three pale pink petals and two dark
pink. It's tepals (petals) are rounded and that is an identifying
feature. 2004 RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Soil:
Rich, ave. to moist H: 36" W:
Slowly Indef.
B/M: Light & Dark Pink/ 8-10
With
stunning semi-double, *ruby-red (according to Fine Gardening) blooms
from August to October over mid-green cut leaves, this lovely will
be a focal point of your garden! Shorter than the typical tall
Japanese windflowers (which can reach 48" in bloom), this charmer
generally tops out at around 18" "Ruby Red" may be pushing the
deepness of the color a bit but it is very, very deep rose.
A
knockout plant. Everyone who sees it buys it. One of the prettiest plants in the garden in the
Fall, with rose pink flowers , shaded w/ silver & mauve, waving
on tall stems. A spreader, so give it some room. It deserves
it! This has always been one of our best selling Windflowers
and with good reason.
Soil:
Rich, Ave. to moist H: 36-40" W:
Slowly Indef. B/M: Rose pink/ 8-10
AKA,
Anemone x hybrida 'Prinz Heinrich' (but incorrect)
This
is actually an old variety but now out to the public. Introduced by Pfitzer 1902. The
petals are
narrow and occasionally quilled, notched at the tip and dark purple/pink (70B).
Many sources list this as shorter, more compact than most.
Very long blooming, generally 60 days or more.
Soil:
Rich, Ave. to moist H: 24-28" W:
Slowly Indef.
B/M: Dark Purple-Pink/ 8-10
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Anemone multifida
'Rubra' Red Cutleaf Windflower Zone: 2-8
A strong growing, rhizomatous Native perennial with wonderful finely
cut light green foliage It produces umbels of 1" red flowers,
2-3 to a stem. They branch well and
yield a profusion of blooms in spring. The flowers mature to
attractive seed heads.
Nodding, FRAGRANT 2" white, cup-shaped flowers w/ yellow stamens.
Blooms in late spring for a long time, followed by white woolly seed heads, w/
excellent FALL REBLOOM! Moderate growing ground cover for light
shade, it spreads by underground runners. May go dormant in summer
if dry. This is just a great little woodland plant from
central and eastern Europe, Caucasus region. Naturalizes well
but doesn't ever become a pest.
AKA, Anemone vitifolia 'Robustissima'
or even A. x hybrida -- if it says 'Robustissima' it's all the same
plant. Silvery
pink 2 1/2" single blooms from July to mid-September. Hardy and
vigorous. Give this one some room & stand back for the "Ooh's
and Ah's" from garden visitors. Plenty of blooms for cut flowers.
Divide periodically to restrain growth. The hardiest
form of Fall Anemone in the right spot, to zone 3. Very long
blooming, generally 60 days or more
A
new white Anemone to the trade with single (occasionally
semi-double) white flowers and vibrant orange stamens. Similar
to Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' but with larger flowers. A
vigorous grower. Wonderful darker green than most foliage
takes on a wonderful array of rusts and yellow (almost like looking
thru a kaleidoscope) while the white blooms are still growing
strong. Rated as one of the top three Japanese Anemones at
Chicago Botanic Gardens! Very long blooming, generally 60 days
or more
Leaves deeply divided and dark green. Vigorous. Slightly cupped, 3" white flowers with contrasting yellow stamens are carried on erect wiry stems. Tends to be MORE CLUMP FORMING than the rest -- doesn't spread quite as much. AKA A. japonica 'Alba'. Tall! Missouri Botanical Garden 'Great
Plant' selection.
A
new Fall Anemone to the trade with semi-double pale purple-pink
reverses with rosey red interior petals. This is the reverse of
most Anemones which are dark on the reverse and lighter inside.
Actually it's not new at all -- it dates back to Wilhelm Pfitzer,
Germany. 1909 but it's just now reappearing in the trade. Kriemhilde
is a women warrior encountered in the heroic fantasy epic, The
Nibelungenlied.
Soil: Moist but well-drained
H:36-48" W:
24-30" B/M: Pale
Purple Pink & Rosey Red / 9-10
Large silvery
pink, semi-double flowers with yellow centers that contrast nicely with
the foliage. Big green leaves. Fairly new and almost never
available in the trade. Lots
of debate over the height of this plant and we haven't grown it in the
garden yet because we've been too busy making divisions. May be
a bit shorter than some.
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Anemone x hybrida
'Max Vogel' Hybrid Windflower Zone:
4-8
Max
Vogel carries dozens of HUGE 3-4" wide, light pearl pink blooms (most
are 'mauve' pink) with yellow centers. Outer petals are often
darker. The pink blooms fade to white with age. One of
the top three favorite Anemones at Chicago Botanic Gardens, it
blooms for nearly TWO MONTHS! It's vigorous stalk makes it
unlikely to flop!
Soil: Well-drained
H: 36-48"IB W:
Slowly indef.
B/M: Pearl Pink/8-10
Showy silvery rose pink
Double blooms with gold anthers. This
has a HUGE 4" bloom and the most fully double to day. This is a stunning new Fall Anemone. Every Fall garden should have at least one Anemone and more if you have this room.
This lovely Anemone is beautiful and shorter than most.
Soil: Moist but well-drained
H:30-36"IB W: Slowly indef. B/M:
Silvery Rose Pink/
8-9
Very deep pink 3" single blooms but with 2 rows of petals. flowers are
held erectly on strong stems and face upward. One of the earlier
blooming 'japonicas'. Best in light shade & protection from winter
winds. A mature clump is marvelous. Early blooming for an A. japonica.
Soil:
Rich, ave. to moist H:
30-36"IB W: Slowly indef.
B/M: Very deep pink/ 9-10
HUGE, 4" semi-double blooms of clear medium pink, without a hint of lavender. Makes exceptionally
beautiful, erect clumps. Best in light shade & protection from winter winds.
Soil:
Rich, ave. to moist H:
24-36" W: Slowly indef.
B/M: Medium pink/ 9-10
A
herbaceous Perennial with divided dark green leaves and large
semi-double, 2.5-3"dark rosy pink flowers with prominent yellow
stamens. Along with 'Max Vogel', two of the three most popular
Anemones at Chicago Botanic Gardens Anemone trails and rated 'tops'
by the pros. A highly consistent performer that's SHORT -- 12"
foliage, generally 18" bloom stalks to most experts! Can even
be used as a groundcover but doesn't have the spreading qualities of other Anemones. "It minds its manners
and keeps to itself."
Soil: Well-drained
H: 12"(IB 12-24") W: 18-24"
B/M: Rose Pink/8-10
A stunning semi-double
white Anemone with blooms to a whopping 4" across with yellow green
centers is just riveting in the Fall Garden. Beautiful swaying in
the breeze and a perfect choice because they come up late (as do all
Japanese Windflowers) to cover spring bulbs as their foliage dies
back.
Soil:
Rich, ave. to moist H: 36-48" W:
Slowly indef.
B/M: White double/ 9-10
One
of the most captivating & dainty of all the spring wildflowers.
Intricately shaped foliage forms delicate whorls beneath an airy
cluster of purest white flower. Self-sows & long lived. Likes
fairly moist soil but tuber may rot in very wet soil. Blooms early
in spring, then it's rests -- SUMMER DORMANT. Edible root if that
interests you!
A
native of New Zealand and Portugal growing 2-3' tall with extremely
glossy green (almost shrub-like) foliage. Unlike other
Angelicas, this one is a true Perennial. With creamy white,
4" wide blooms, pleasantly fragrant, it is most happy when
growing in well-watered semi-shade but will also tolerate full
sun. Attractive enough to be a focal point plant.
Summer dormant in warm areas, it comes back up in Fall and stays
around in Winter! Self seeds some. Stunning and
surprising in the winter garden. As far as we can tell, this
plant is ornamental only not edible.
Soil:
Moist but well-drained H: 24-36"
(60"IB) W: 24-36" B/M: White
This
slow mat-former has deep red flower heads on 4-8" stems above
tufts of tiny, tight gray leaves. This is a tough plant that
will take hot spots and poor, dry soil. Forms a low, creeping
mat. Perfect as a small groundcover, between paving stones or
for the sunny rock garden as well as plugged into rock walls.
Very drought tolerant. Takes some light foot
traffic. Good in troughs or containers. Host plant
for the Virginia Lady Butterfly (see left looking for 'brunch'.)
Soil:
Well-drained H:4-8" W: Slowly indef.
B/M: Deep pink to red/
A sun-loving perennial for water-wise
gardens. Pinkish flowers sitting on 3-4" stems above
silvery-gray foliage. This true alpine requires, gritty, very
well drained soil combined with full sun for success. Could be
wonderful in a trough. Native to Colorado. Keep in mind
with this and all 'Butterfly Host Plants', the point is -- they're
food for Butterfly Larvae so you may find some 'munch' holes and if
you're lucky, you may get eggs free with the plants!! Host
plant for the Virginia Lady Butterfly.
Soil: Well-drained
H: 3-4" W: Slowly indef B/M: Pale
pink/4-5
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A
great, fairly unknown species from Spain that has proved very cold
hardy for a Snap Dragon. Upright stems bare white blooms with
yellow throats all summer. Just 'ok' the first years (it's
getting ready), it's really struts it's stuff in the 2nd and
subsequent years. Cut back to 6" in early Spring to
encourage good shape. This is a big plant after a few
years. A much different, self-branching growth habit, than
Annual Snapdragons -- actually, except for the shape of the bloom --
it bears no resemblance in any way to Annual Snapdragons! Way
better! Reliably perennial.
Soil:
Well-drained H: 12-18" (24-36" IB)
W: 18" B/M: Yellow and
White/April - October
As
above but with tangerine rose and yellow blooms and not available in
the trade hence the price difference. The parent appeared in
our seed grown yellow species and looked the same but with orangish
pink and yellow blooms. Attractive to butterflies and
evergreen. Wider than Annual Snapdragons so give them extra
room. Bushy plants send up dozens of small spikes loaded with
blooms from April through frost.
Soil:
Well-drained H: 12-18" (24-36" IB)
W: 18" B/M:
Tangerine Rose and
Yellow/April - October
Very
large, pink snapdragon-like flowers over bluish-green fuzzy leaves
all summer. Deadheading and infrequent deep watering can prolong the
flowering. Unlike Annual Snapdragons, these aren't bothered by the
heat, in fact, they love it. Goes semi-dormant in late summer &
efforts to keep it growing vigorously will fail -- let this big
bloomer rest a little bit!
Soil:
Very well-drained H: 8-12" W: 8-12"
B/M: Pink/ 5-9
CREEPING
SNAPDRAGON with furry, gray leaves and white flowers, yellow
palates. Can be used as front of the border plant, around stepping
stones. Also good in hanging baskets. Semi-evergreen.
From the Spanish Pyrenees, which is why it can take the cold!
VERY little information about this plant on the Internet. *The
zone listing comes from davesgarden.com which is submitted by
gardeners.
A
new arrival to the trade from Spain growing 8" tall, 12"
wide and all 96 square inches smothered in 1" white Snapdragon
blooms. With a trailing, branching nature and silky-haired,
fuzzy, oval-shaped leaves, it's a charmer. The two-lipped
flowers have a pale yellow throat stripped in lilac if you take a
close look. Native to rocks and stony places high in the
Pyrenees, this dwarf shrubby perennial appreciates well-drained
conditions.
One
of the best known & loved wildflowers. Good in the large rock
garden where it will be shorter. Its airy grace & delicate
appearance bring a softness to heavily textured ferns & shrubs
& it's loved by hummingbirds. A bit short-lived, but self-seeds
politely to compensate. Needs some shade. Edible flowers! Sprinkle
some on a salad for fun!
A Missouri Native spring
wildflower with yellow flowers instead of the classic red and
yellow. Foliage similar to a Meadow rue. The species has
good resistance to LEAF MINER which can be such an annoying problem
with many Columbines and it is expected that 'Corbette' will as
well. Profuse bloomer! Self seeds true if no other varieties
are around. Otherwise, you'll have pleasant surprises!
A
particularly showy race of the golden columbine of the southern
Rockies. The huge yellow flowers can be over three inches across and
the spurs are even longer. The plants often bloom from May to autumn
frost and self sow generously. Perennial 2001
Plant
Select® for Rocky Mountain & Plains States. If we could
only have one columbine, this would be it. It's everything you
dream of in a Columbine - big, bold, long spurs. Gorgeous and
pollinated by the Hawkmoth.
Soil:
Moist but well-drained H: 36" W: 24"
B/M: Golden Yellow/ 5-9
Flowers
are generally a more solid and brighter yellow than those of the
species which is native to coniferous forests and aspen groves in
the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico. This is just a stunning
Columbine which is pollinated by the Hawkmoth who can reach into the
truly long Spurs.
If you know
a much about Columbine
spurs, you know that's where the Hummingbird, Moth, insect
attracting nectar is stored. The length of the Spur determines
which flying creature can reach the nectar. Despite the fact that
folks just say that across the board, Columbines attract hummingbirds, 'tis not true
for many.
Spurs on a Hummingbird attracting Columbine should be
1/2-3/4". Columbines that are very, very long
spurred have the nectar too far in the long spur for a Hummingbird
to reach. That takes a nocturnal Hawkmoth with an obscenely
long tongue! The value of this is also that cross pollinating
tends to be between similar plants. The spur length has evolved so
each plant 'chooses' it's pollinator. So what happens
with the spurless Columbines? (You may lay awake at night and
worry...). No spurs so no nectar? No lovely flying Pollinators? How WILL
they survive? You toss and turn, dreamlessly worrying. Well,
not to worry. The Spurless Columbines have small pouches at the base of the petals that are
'not quite spurs' to hold their nectar and because of the short
distance to the yummy nectar, all kinds of wonderful flying critters
can pollinate them. Very un-picky plants happy to attract all
sorts of insect treasures to sup the nectar and spread the
pollen.
Spurless
nodding flowers in shades of pink and purple look very much like
double or semi-double Clematis blooms as the species name would
indicate. (We also think that look like a Double Platycodon or Balloon
Flower.) These are the most beautiful and Un-Columbine-Like blooms
we've every seen on an Aquilegia. One of the most beautiful
Columbine species you will ever encounter. A taller Columbine
with a very refined appearance. Takes sun but best with a
least dappled shade.
"Like a lovely semi-double Clematis, it has petals of the darkest
pinky-red color surrounding a boss of incandescent yellow stamens
making a miniature furnace of a flower just waiting for a diminutive
blacksmith to forge equally diminutive lucky horseshoes."
Chiltern Seed (our seed supplier for this plant.) I can't
write a better description so should apply my time writing about a
plant where I can!! Totally, totally rare in the trade.
Red, pink, white or blue blooms above spectacular
golden foliage, mottled green. Prefers rich, moist soils with light
to moderate shade. Remove flowering stems after bloom to encourage
additional bloom. Keep soils uniformly moist after bloom to prolong
attractive foliage appearance. When foliage depreciates, plants may
be cut to the ground.
Soil:
Moist but well-drained H: 10-15" W:
10-15" B/M: Mixed
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Clumps
are reddish brown in fall. Spinach-like leaves. Much more controlled
growth than other Ajugas -- very short runners. One of THE TWO BEST AJUGAS!
Prefers part shade. Drought tolerant when established. Not invasive!
CLUMP-FORMING and slow spreading. The is such a great plant in a
genus that has some 'take-over-your-yard' cousins. Not this
one. Well-behaved and beautiful as is it's Italian relative
below. Looks like crinkled purple aluminum foil.
"Small leaf creeping ground cover with
unique foliage coloration and markings. Mature leaves are colored
gold to cream on the margin with shades of gray green in the center.
New leaves show brown and khaki shades. Blue flowers on eight inch
spikes." Terra Nova
"Entirely new! A sparkly NEW variegated
Ajuga. 'Sparkler' has thick, dark green, shiny foliage covered in
creamy-white splashes that light up the floor of a garden like
nothing else. 'Sparkler' has hybrid vigor and is an awesome accent
or foil in containers, as a ground-cover, or as an edging for the
border. Lovely blue flowers. A hybrid with Ajuga decumbens." Terra
Nova 
Well,
gosh, this is just such a cutey! From Valfredda Nursery in
Italy comes a teeny little Ajuga that's very, very different than
the thugs and others in this Genus! With adorable little
mounds of narrow, chocolate tinted foliage, it's the perfect
backdrop for the typical Ajuga flowers, but they're proportionately
smaller and dazzling above the dark foliage. MUCH prettier
than all other Ajugas EXCEPT 'Metallica Crispa' above which is also
a fabulous plant. Neither are beasts!
A compact, crinkled form of Bugleweed
with reddish bronze foliage. It has a unusual, very interesting
texture with foliage that actually curls inward to form little buns
that don't spread rapidly like others. Fabulous in rock gardens or
troughs. This is, in our opinion only somewhat more red than
the regular 'Metallica Crispa', not a marked difference.
Clump-forming
perennial with rounded, shallowly 7-9 lobed, sharp-toothed, hairy,
bluish green leaves. Frothy cymes (balls) of yellowish-green flowers are produced
from late spring to late summer. From Caucasus and Turkey. Water in
full sun. Stems turn red in sun, hence the common
name. Nice for greenery in floral arrangements.
Low
growing perennials for rock gardens or low borders in part shade.
Use in masses as a ground cover. Delicate star-like flower sprays in
June-August. 'Thriller' has grey-green foliage & is good for
cutting & makes particularly nice little bouquets. Water in full
sun. Drought tolerant. 
Only
17 of the 800 species of Alliums are True Blue according to the 
Native from Canada to
Mexico, this lovely Ornamental Allium is grown easily in any
well-drained soil and will actually take shade which most Alliums
won't. 12" tall glaucous foliage feature tiny bell-shaped pink
to lilac (rarely white) blooms which are in loose, nodding clusters,
slightly above the foliage. The nodding blooms distinguish it
from other Natives and occur because the flower stem execute a
hairpin turn near the top, leaving the bloom to dangle seductively
as if to say, "Come on over Big Boy and take a good look!" (with a
very Mae West accent!)
Beautiful,
extra-large, 12" umbel made up of as many as 100 star-shaped,
metallic rose-colored blooms in late May, early June.
For more information, see the fact sheet for Allium christophii at 
A
'shaggy dog' allium with devil-may-care umbels of hanging
bell-shaped deep, rich Magenta blooms.. Forget the round ball
Alliums blooms because you won't find it on this charmer. Thin
strappy foliage. Does self seed which can be good or bad
depending on your perspective. Site accordingly. Or
deadhead to prevent seeding AND to greatly improve the size of next
years bulbs. So outstanding, Martha Stewart Magazine did an 
From Europe comes one of the hardiest
and most eye-catching Alliums you can add to your garden. With
loose flower heads that can point up, down and sideways, it looks a
lot like rich yellow fireworks. Very charming in the rock garden or
front of the border and a large mature clump is magnificent.
Actually a newly discovered (1987)
Allium endemic to the Talysh Mountains on the Caspian Seas in
Azerbaijan at 6000 feet. Outfacing light
buff to pale Lilac Rose blooms in umbels emerging from a long spathe
with each petal marked with a dark lilac or green stripe (nerve) on
the back that shows through on the front. Threadlike
leaves. Summer blooming. A relative of the charming 
Fluffy
white drumstick flowers over dwarf grass like foliage in early to mid
summer. This Allium has a bloom that's more like a thrift than an
Allium. Beautiful in the rock garden or in the front of the border
as well as making a great cut flower.
This
Allium features half a dozen flat, 12" long, 5/8" wide gray-green
leaves with numerous rose pink to violet, cup-shaped flowers. Bulbs
on stout rhizomes. From Siberia. Another treasure from our friend at
England Herb Farm. Bizarre curly Allium with blunt, rounded tips to
each leaf. 
This
is an exceptionally gorgeous Allium from Turkey/Pakistan. Bright rose
red blooms in late May/early June. Plant our pot 1"
deeper, so the base of the bulbs are about 4"
underground. One of our absolute favorite gardening
websites is Paghat's Garden. Here's what she has to say about 
This
delightful Allium came from England Herb Farm many years ago and
it's one of our favorites. Strong, strap-like leaves bear umbels of
pink flowers. A strong, clump-former once established. Floriferous & STUNNING!
Some sources list this as Allium schoenoprasum 'Pink Feathers'
but it's not that for sure! Probably a form of A. senescens
according to Allium Guru
Purchased as Allium pratti but it's bloomed and it's not! Take
a look if you're an Allium expert and see if you can tell what it
is! Foliage is thin, not wide.
A
mid Summer bloomer w/ very free flowing, large purple flowers.
Perfect for mid border in full sun to part shade. Will seed in to
make a dramatic colony. Virtually evergreen. Rapidly forms clumps.
RHS
Award of Garden Merit. Heirloom bulb, Circa 1810.
A
mid Summer bloomer w/ very free flowing, large white flowers.
Perfect for mid border in full sun to part shade. Will seed in to
make a dramatic colony. Virtually evergreen. Rapidly forms clumps.
Heirloom bulb, Circa 1810. The white form is much
more rare than the purple.
An
improved form of Onion Chives, often referred to as 'Windowsill
Chives' because that actually do well growing in a window where can
always be snipping the tops. Repels Japanese beetles. A favorite of
cooks,. it's good for borders w/ showy ball-shaped clusters of
pink/purple flowers which are edible & dry well & impart a
delightful pink tint & nice taste to vinegars. 
The
fascinating feature of this most distinctive Palestinian/Israelian
Allium is that each umbel has blooms on varying length pedicels from
1/2" to 8". The total size of the umbel is about the size
of a volleyball (12") and with the blooms on varying
length stems, it looks quite like a fireworks display! The
foliage is wide, strappy and looks like that of a tulip. This
is an extremely choice, extremely beautiful Allium!
This information-packed web article on 
Large
heads of lavender pink flowers over swirling, flat, curled &
twisted bluish gray foliage. The twisited foliage and shorter
height distinguishes it from the species. It's sort of like an Allium with a
'cowlick'! Flowers in profusion on 4-12" stems. An excellent
specimen for the rock garden. 
Allium
sphaerocephalum is excellent for cut & dried flowers. Produces
purple ball shaped blooms on 2-3 foot stems. Frost hardy and
tolerant of dry summers, it is best grown in full sun and well
drained, fertile soil with extra lime. 
Similar to A. cernuum
(Nodding Wild Onion) except this doesn't nod and is long, long
blooming! Will take part shade where many Alliums won't.
Used by early Americans as an insect repellant which might work if
smelling like an onion is preferable to bug bites! Stellatum
means 'Starlike' and describs the umbels of starlike blooms. 6
pointed starlike petals with 6 yellow stamens that extend beyond the
petals offer great contrast. Best in rocky or sandy soil.
From
Japan. Thin foliage with bright red-violet, pendant flowers in late fall.
Provides an eye-catching display when little else is in bloom.
Slender bulb clustered on a rhizome. Formerly classified as Allium
japonica 'Regal'. This Allium blooms very late for an
alliums and just blooms and blooms and blooms. You generally
don't think of Alliums as 'impulse' purchases but when they're
blooming, they're so fabulous and beautiful, that people who never
even thought of buying a lowly allium can't resist! Not rare,
really, but just one of the best. I wouldn't' garden without
this plant! The species is a RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
and this one is even nicer!
Three
Corner Leek, introduced from Northern Ireland in 1789, is a very
early blooming species. It's quick to multiply, quadruples in
size each year. The pendulous, green striped, white blooms
look like tiny lilies. The sweetly scented 12-18" tall blooms
and stalks rise above 8-12" foliage that persists most of the year -
Feb thru July and in bloom from April thru June. They do best
in full sun but can take some shade. Edible. 
Clear
sparkling white flowers. Unusual flat-leaved, chive with a strong
garlic and onion flavor. Nice in borders. A must for salads &
great in stir-frys. Repels Japanese beetles. Seed heads are
attractive in dried arrangements & should be removed after you
admire them for awhile but before they set seed. 
Umbels
of beautiful pale pink, individually star-shaped, flowers in late
spring to early summer. Thrives most anywhere in well-drained
soil and wonderful for naturalizing. Wonderful here and there
in the landscape. Particularly nice in front of a dark
background. Only a very mild 'onion' scent with this one so
it's wonderful in flower arrangements. Long blooming, up
to a month. Circa 1873. Native to California.
This
vigorous and very heavy blooming new introduction from Dr. Mark
Bridgen at Cornell University. Blooms, up to 20 per stem and
up to 2" across, are a blend of peachy rose to pink highlighted
at the tips of the upper petals with white speckled with maroon and
bloom from June to September and last in a vase for up to 3
weeks. Much more clump forming than A. psittacina and stands
up better without leaning or flopping. Superb new
introduction.
Beautiful,
exotic 1" long red flowers tipped w/ green. Gorgeous! Zone 5 w/
protection. (Cover w/ dry bracken or leaves in north. Plant deeper;
against southern wall is ideal). May go dormant after flowering. But
worth the extra trouble it takes to grow this TREASURE. Florida
native that's quite hardy here in Zone 6 & 7. 
Brighter,
larger and more abundant blooms than the species. While it
lives in warmer areas, it does go dormant when soil gets around 70
degrees, so mulch well in warmer areas. And, since some folks
have grown it as cold as Zone 5, mulch well for the colder zones and
mulch to keep roots cool in sun in warm areas.
Emerald green leaf stems edged in crisp white, followed by marvelous
red, green and white splashed flowers. Blooms on and off all summer. The bloom is absolutely riveting! Gradually spreads - slower than the species - maybe 3 feet wide in six years. In heat, may go semi-dormant in mid-summer to return in fall. And, since some folks
have grown it as cold as Zone 5, mulch well for the colder zones and
mulch to keep roots cool in sun in warm areas.
Delicately scented, yellow blossoms are spotted and brushed with
mahogany-red and it's one of the hardiest Peruvian Lily. One
of the very best and most popular flowers in the Cut Flower
industry, Alstroemerias last a long time in the vase.
A delicious 'blend' of two great plants -- Crinum and Amaryllis -
which brings the hardiness of the Crinum to the union, allowing this
Amaryllis cross to move outdoors in zone 7! 10-16 fragrant,
pink funnel-shaped blooms from August 'til Frost. Grows well
in containers in colder zones and brought in for winter where
they're dormant. Wide strappy leaves to two feet long.
Powder
blue 1/2" starlike blooms in spring over feathery green summer
foliage and fabulous yellow fall color make this a three season
winner. The feathery, needle-like foliage maintains good form
and vigor throughout the growing season. Astounding when
massed. Cut back to 6-8" after blooming and it will return
quickly in a rounded, foliage like mound that will draw raves in
Fall. 
Numerous
star-shaped pastel steel-blue flowers are massed on top of this 3'
native. The interesting needle-like foliage reminds one of young
pine seedling, turns banana yellow in Fall. Shear back after
flowering to 10-12" for added fullness. Flowers best in P. Shade.
Extraordinary textural beauty exploding with beautiful golden-yellow
fall color Theodore
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A
Missouri Native that frequently occurs in sandy/rocky soil on gravel
bars or along streams in the Ozark Region of the state. An
erect, clump-forming perennials that has terminal, pyramidal
clusters of 1/2", star-like, soft blue blooms in late spring
over erect, leafy stems. Narrow, willow-shaped leaves are
leathery and shiny green to 6" long. They turn a
beautiful yellow in Fall. Similar to A. tabernaemontana but
the leaves are shinier, thicker and more leathery and the seed pods
are pendant. Loved by butterflies too.
Wider
leaves than A. tabernaemontana, almost felt-like to the touch. This
is becoming the preferred species of Amsonia, as it flowers more
heavily than any other, it breaks dormancy earlier (late spring)
& the is more vigorous. Highly recommended. Dormant in
winter. 
Clean, dark green foliage, medium
sky-blue blooms in early spring and now, for those with a smaller
garden or smaller space, only 10" tall and 18" wide. Selected
by Plant Delights from a batch of seedling in the late '80's for
it's low height and great shape. Foliage turns beautiful
buttery yellow in Fall.
Re-classified as an Amsonia
some years back (was Rhazya orientalis). Maybe even a bit
more lovely than it's look alike -- if possible!. Flowers are darker
& larger than other Amsonias. Extremely rare & a favorite
with gardeners who know special plants. A KNOCKOUT. This
is probably hardy in zones 4-9 but being a European plant, there
isn't as much zone information available.
Easy-to-grow
durable perennial with blooms of subtle blue. Flowers last longer
with protection from the hottest sun. Persistent yellow fall
foliage. Amsonia were named after Dr.
Charles Amson, 18th century Virginia physician! Grows
naturally on moist banks and woods. Grows in most of the
Eastern States. Blue blooms mid to late spring. Most effective
when massed. Missouri Botanical Garden 'Great
Plant' selection. Host Plant for the Coral Hairstreak
Butterfly Caterpillar.
Easy-to-grow durable perennial with blooms of subtle blue. Flowers
last longer with protection from the hottest sun. More compact
than the species and may be a slightly deeper blue. Amsonia were
named after Dr. Charles Amson, 18th century Virginia physician!
Willow-shaped, green to grayish-green foliage may turn an attractive
yellow in fall and is persistent. Airy star-like blooms.
Most effective when massed. Host Plant for the Coral
Hairstreak Butterfly Caterpillar.
A chance seedling that appeared in a tray of A. tabernaemontana.
'Blue Ice' blooms longer and stronger than the species, forming a
dense compact mound of foliage with dark green leaves that brighten
the Fall garden when they turn gorgeous yellow. The blooms are
much more vivid than others of the Genus. A superb
introduction. Adaptable to many gardens but will topple over
if grown in too much shade. Drought tolerant once
established.
A hybrid of two Natives, A. hubrectii and A. tabernaemontana
discovered in the Seaford, VA garden of Hort. writer Pam Harper,
with intermediate fine textured foliage, blue flowers and stupendous
yellow-gold fall color. It blooms a bit later than either
parent, in late Spring. Wide arching form.
Native to the lean soil of the
Mediterranean, this plant prefers no fertilizer and well-drained dry
soil. Grows best when not pampered. Grown with 'tough
love', it will reward your as a stalwart perennial, topped with many
intensely azure, true-blue blooms on sturdy stems in early summer,
again early fall. Mulch with pea gravel rather than wood
mulch. Tap-rooted. Grow too wet, too fertilized it will
grow overly tall, flop and then die over winter! Grow it 'Lean
and Mean' and you'll fall in love like you were 16 again.
A
rare Windflower found Forests, scrub, streamsides in China, Russia
and Romania. Similar to the common Anemone nemorosa but
thicker and flowers have blue-violet veining on white tepals.
Trifoliate, dark green leaves in whorls of three on plants to
8" tall are delightful. 
An
amazing new Windflower with crinkly, ruffled foliage AND
blooms. The first truly unique Anemone to hit the trade,
sources say it's foliage reminds one a bit of parsley or an
ornamental lettuce! BUT, and you read it here first -- make
note -- it should be called the 'Petticoat Anemone'! It
really looks in bloom and leaf like an old fashioned, ruffled,
flouncy petticoat! Shorter than the average Fall Anemone with
single blooms that carry out the crinkled theme of this plant. This
is NOT the old Anemone
'Lady Gilmore' , which is an unstable form and may produce
leaves which are not fringed. Also, at least in our
plants, 'Crispa' has a much deeper, richer colored bloom than 'Lady
Gilmore'..
White
3" blooms more fully double than Whirlwind, this one's a knockout. Mounds of green 3-lobed foliage. The 'japonicas' are late bloomers. Best in light shade and protection from winter winds. A mature clump (they need some room) is spectacular. Blooms for 6 weeks.
From Hadspen Garden in Somerset England. Selected by Eric
Smith, this award winning form lives up to its name and blooms
exuberantly from Aug. - Nov. Three pale pink petals and two dark
pink. It's tepals (petals) are rounded and that is an identifying
feature. 2004 RHS Award of Garden Merit.
With
stunning semi-double, *ruby-red (according to Fine Gardening) blooms
from August to October over mid-green cut leaves, this lovely will
be a focal point of your garden! Shorter than the typical tall
Japanese windflowers (which can reach 48" in bloom), this charmer
generally tops out at around 18" "Ruby Red" may be pushing the
deepness of the color a bit but it is very, very deep rose.
AKA,
Anemone x hybrida 'Prinz Heinrich' (but incorrect)
A strong growing, rhizomatous Native perennial with wonderful finely
cut light green foliage It produces umbels of 1" red flowers,
2-3 to a stem. They branch well and
yield a profusion of blooms in spring. The flowers mature to
attractive seed heads.
Nodding, FRAGRANT 2" white, cup-shaped flowers w/ yellow stamens.
Blooms in late spring for a long time, followed by white woolly seed heads, w/
excellent FALL REBLOOM! Moderate growing ground cover for light
shade, it spreads by underground runners. May go dormant in summer
if dry. This is just a great little woodland plant from
central and eastern Europe, Caucasus region. Naturalizes well
but doesn't ever become a pest.
AKA, Anemone vitifolia 'Robustissima'
or even A. x hybrida -- if it says 'Robustissima' it's all the same
plant. Silvery
pink 2 1/2" single blooms from July to mid-September. Hardy and
vigorous. Give this one some room & stand back for the "Ooh's
and Ah's" from garden visitors. Plenty of blooms for cut flowers.
Divide periodically to restrain growth. The hardiest
form of Fall Anemone in the right spot, to zone 3. Very long
blooming, generally 60 days or more
A
new white Anemone to the trade with single (occasionally
semi-double) white flowers and vibrant orange stamens. Similar
to Anemone 'Honorine Jobert' but with larger flowers. A
vigorous grower. Wonderful darker green than most foliage
takes on a wonderful array of rusts and yellow (almost like looking
thru a kaleidoscope) while the white blooms are still growing
strong. Rated as one of the top three Japanese Anemones at
Chicago Botanic Gardens! Very long blooming, generally 60 days
or more
Leaves deeply divided and dark green. Vigorous. Slightly cupped, 3" white flowers with contrasting yellow stamens are carried on erect wiry stems. Tends to be MORE CLUMP FORMING than the rest -- doesn't spread quite as much. AKA A. japonica 'Alba'. Tall! Missouri Botanical Garden 'Great
Plant' selection.
A
new Fall Anemone to the trade with semi-double pale purple-pink
reverses with rosey red interior petals. This is the reverse of
most Anemones which are dark on the reverse and lighter inside.
Actually it's not new at all -- it dates back to Wilhelm Pfitzer,
Germany. 1909 but it's just now reappearing in the trade. Kriemhilde
is a women warrior encountered in the heroic fantasy epic, The
Nibelungenlied. 
Large silvery
pink, semi-double flowers with yellow centers that contrast nicely with
the foliage. Big green leaves. Fairly new and almost never
available in the trade. Lots
of debate over the height of this plant and we haven't grown it in the
garden yet because we've been too busy making divisions. May be
a bit shorter than some.
Max
Vogel carries dozens of HUGE 3-4" wide, light pearl pink blooms (most
are 'mauve' pink) with yellow centers. Outer petals are often
darker. The pink blooms fade to white with age. One of
the top three favorite Anemones at Chicago Botanic Gardens, it
blooms for nearly TWO MONTHS! It's vigorous stalk makes it
unlikely to flop!
Showy silvery rose pink
Double blooms with gold anthers. This
has a HUGE 4" bloom and the most fully double to day. This is a stunning new Fall Anemone. Every Fall garden should have at least one Anemone and more if you have this room.
This lovely Anemone is beautiful and shorter than most.
Very deep pink 3" single blooms but with 2 rows of petals. flowers are
held erectly on strong stems and face upward. One of the earlier
blooming 'japonicas'. Best in light shade & protection from winter
winds. A mature clump is marvelous. Early blooming for an A. japonica.
HUGE, 4" semi-double blooms of clear medium pink, without a hint of lavender. Makes exceptionally
beautiful, erect clumps. Best in light shade & protection from winter winds.
A
herbaceous Perennial with divided dark green leaves and large
semi-double, 2.5-3"dark rosy pink flowers with prominent yellow
stamens. Along with 'Max Vogel', two of the three most popular
Anemones at Chicago Botanic Gardens Anemone trails and rated 'tops'
by the pros. A highly consistent performer that's SHORT -- 12"
foliage, generally 18" bloom stalks to most experts! Can even
be used as a groundcover but doesn't have the spreading qualities of other Anemones. "It minds its manners
and keeps to itself."
A stunning semi-double
white Anemone with blooms to a whopping 4" across with yellow green
centers is just riveting in the Fall Garden. Beautiful swaying in
the breeze and a perfect choice because they come up late (as do all
Japanese Windflowers) to cover spring bulbs as their foliage dies
back.
One
of the most captivating & dainty of all the spring wildflowers.
Intricately shaped foliage forms delicate whorls beneath an airy
cluster of purest white flower. Self-sows & long lived. Likes
fairly moist soil but tuber may rot in very wet soil. Blooms early
in spring, then it's rests -- SUMMER DORMANT. Edible root if that
interests you! 
A
native of New Zealand and Portugal growing 2-3' tall with extremely
glossy green (almost shrub-like) foliage. Unlike other
Angelicas, this one is a true Perennial. With creamy white,
4" wide blooms, pleasantly fragrant, it is most happy when
growing in well-watered semi-shade but will also tolerate full
sun. Attractive enough to be a focal point plant.
Summer dormant in warm areas, it comes back up in Fall and stays
around in Winter! Self seeds some. Stunning and
surprising in the winter garden. As far as we can tell, this
plant is ornamental only not edible.
This
slow mat-former has deep red flower heads on 4-8" stems above
tufts of tiny, tight gray leaves. This is a tough plant that
will take hot spots and poor, dry soil. Forms a low, creeping
mat. Perfect as a small groundcover, between paving stones or
for the sunny rock garden as well as plugged into rock walls.
Very drought tolerant. Takes some light foot
traffic. Good in troughs or containers. Host plant
for the Virginia Lady Butterfly (see left looking for 'brunch'.)
A sun-loving perennial for water-wise
gardens. Pinkish flowers sitting on 3-4" stems above
silvery-gray foliage. This true alpine requires, gritty, very
well drained soil combined with full sun for success. Could be
wonderful in a trough. Native to Colorado. Keep in mind
with this and all 'Butterfly Host Plants', the point is -- they're
food for Butterfly Larvae so you may find some 'munch' holes and if
you're lucky, you may get eggs free with the plants!! Host
plant for the Virginia Lady Butterfly.
A
great, fairly unknown species from Spain that has proved very cold
hardy for a Snap Dragon. Upright stems bare white blooms with
yellow throats all summer. Just 'ok' the first years (it's
getting ready), it's really struts it's stuff in the 2nd and
subsequent years. Cut back to 6" in early Spring to
encourage good shape. This is a big plant after a few
years. A much different, self-branching growth habit, than
Annual Snapdragons -- actually, except for the shape of the bloom --
it bears no resemblance in any way to Annual Snapdragons! Way
better! Reliably perennial. 
As
above but with tangerine rose and yellow blooms and not available in
the trade hence the price difference. The parent appeared in
our seed grown yellow species and looked the same but with orangish
pink and yellow blooms. Attractive to butterflies and
evergreen. Wider than Annual Snapdragons so give them extra
room. Bushy plants send up dozens of small spikes loaded with
blooms from April through frost.
Very
large, pink snapdragon-like flowers over bluish-green fuzzy leaves
all summer. Deadheading and infrequent deep watering can prolong the
flowering. Unlike Annual Snapdragons, these aren't bothered by the
heat, in fact, they love it. Goes semi-dormant in late summer &
efforts to keep it growing vigorously will fail -- let this big
bloomer rest a little bit! 
CREEPING
SNAPDRAGON with furry, gray leaves and white flowers, yellow
palates. Can be used as front of the border plant, around stepping
stones. Also good in hanging baskets. Semi-evergreen.
From the Spanish Pyrenees, which is why it can take the cold!
VERY little information about this plant on the Internet. *The
zone listing comes from davesgarden.com which is submitted by
gardeners. 
A
new arrival to the trade from Spain growing 8" tall, 12"
wide and all 96 square inches smothered in 1" white Snapdragon
blooms. With a trailing, branching nature and silky-haired,
fuzzy, oval-shaped leaves, it's a charmer. The two-lipped
flowers have a pale yellow throat stripped in lilac if you take a
close look. Native to rocks and stony places high in the
Pyrenees, this dwarf shrubby perennial appreciates well-drained
conditions.
One
of the best known & loved wildflowers. Good in the large rock
garden where it will be shorter. Its airy grace & delicate
appearance bring a softness to heavily textured ferns & shrubs
& it's loved by hummingbirds. A bit short-lived, but self-seeds
politely to compensate. Needs some shade. Edible flowers! Sprinkle
some on a salad for fun! 
A Missouri Native spring
wildflower with yellow flowers instead of the classic red and
yellow. Foliage similar to a Meadow rue. The species has
good resistance to LEAF MINER which can be such an annoying problem
with many Columbines and it is expected that 'Corbette' will as
well. Profuse bloomer! Self seeds true if no other varieties
are around. Otherwise, you'll have pleasant surprises!
A
particularly showy race of the golden columbine of the southern
Rockies. The huge yellow flowers can be over three inches across and
the spurs are even longer. The plants often bloom from May to autumn
frost and self sow generously. Perennial 2001
Plant
Select®
Flowers
are generally a more solid and brighter yellow than those of the
species which is native to coniferous forests and aspen groves in
the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico. This is just a stunning
Columbine which is pollinated by the Hawkmoth who can reach into the
truly long Spurs.
Spurless
nodding flowers in shades of pink and purple look very much like
double or semi-double Clematis blooms as the species name would
indicate. (We also think that look like a Double Platycodon or Balloon
Flower.) These are the most beautiful and Un-Columbine-Like blooms
we've every seen on an Aquilegia. One of the most beautiful
Columbine species you will ever encounter. A taller Columbine
with a very refined appearance. Takes sun but best with a
least dappled shade.
"Like a lovely semi-double Clematis, it has petals of the darkest
pinky-red color surrounding a boss of incandescent yellow stamens
making a miniature furnace of a flower just waiting for a diminutive
blacksmith to forge equally diminutive lucky horseshoes."
Chiltern Seed (our seed supplier for this plant.) I can't
write a better description so should apply my time writing about a
plant where I can!! Totally, totally rare in the trade.
Red, pink, white or blue blooms above spectacular
golden foliage, mottled green. Prefers rich, moist soils with light
to moderate shade. Remove flowering stems after bloom to encourage
additional bloom. Keep soils uniformly moist after bloom to prolong
attractive foliage appearance. When foliage depreciates, plants may
be cut to the ground.
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