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Rare native of the southeastern U.S. CLUMP FORMING, not an underground runner like its well-know cousin and the flowers are MUCH more
showy as well as the leaves that are broad & dark green, often mottled. Semi-evergreen. Every shade garden should have this plant. Blooms before it leafs out in early spring.
Common Pachysandra. A super groundcover in the
right place. It does spread strongly underground and doesn't stop,
so site carefully. There are places where this is perfect -- bound
on the sides by various things from walkways to porches to driveways.
In the right spot, where spreading can be controlled, there's nothing
better, more dependable for year round green. 
The
much more rare and not nearly so aggressive form of common
Pachysandra. This is a gorgeous groundcover, much more interesting
than the species. Takes Part to DEEP shade. Creamy white edge
to the glossy evergreen leaves.
One
of the original 'mixes' in the trade and still one of the best. This
remarkable dwarf strain with multi-branched flower stems and a dazzling
array of uni-colored and striped flowers. 15 years of development
work by Harlan Hamernik at Bluebird Nursery, Clarkson, Nebraska resulted
in this compact, dwarf seed strain.
Intricately
beautiful bloom doesn't waste it's efforts during the day while you're at
work -- it's called Vesper Iris because it blooms in the afternoon to thru
evening to greet
you when you come home from work.
One of the parents of Candy Lilies and the genetic reason they both have
wonderful, twirling, swirling stem tips prior to forming seeds.
A
Japanese Native with showy yellow flowers that's tolerant of hot,
humid summers and is valued for it's months long bloom season.
A compact, clump-forming Patrinia that rarely tops 18" with
tiny yellow flowers to 3/16" across but combined in loose
clusters of cymes to 4-6" across, held nicely above the foliage
in summer. May self-seed in optimum conditions but not a
pest. The chartreuse flower bracts stay attractive well into
fall after the main bloom finishes.
Identical
to the above species but lower growing and according to some longer
blooming. A clump-forming plant, it rarely exceeds 9-15"
tall with a compact form and a basal mound of deeply toothed, oblong
to ovate leaves which look a lot like large Scabiosa leaves, hence the
name. The stems are topped with open, airy terminal panicles of
small, chrome-yellow blooms and reach 3 feet
Identical
to the above species but lower growing and according to some longer
blooming. A clump-forming plant, it rarely exceeds 9-15"
tall with a compact form and a basal mound of deeply toothed, oblong
to ovate leaves which look a lot like large Scabiosa leaves, hence
the name. The stems are topped with open, airy terminal
panicles of small, chrome-yellow blooms and reach 3 feet. See
above photo -- it's the exact same just shorter.
*Like
many rare, uncommon plants, this doesn't have a Common Name - that
would sort of be a contradiction in terms! :-) But it
should be common so it gets a Common Name! Stunning, dramatic
leaves to a foot across. Absolutely wild looking red foliage
unfurls at ground level in spring turning to green. Upright
dark stems bear clusters of small, bell-shaped, pale yellow to
yellow-green blooms in summer on stems up to 30". Prefers
rich, moist woodland soils but will tolerate drought once
established. We just drooled over this plant when we saw it at
Mobot. syn: Boykinia watanabei
Sharkshead penstemon are fairly long-lived, and the 'turtlehead-like' flowers are striking in the garden or as a cut flower. Not as fussy about drainage as most. Will take very hot spots, like a south-facing wall. Plant it in well- drained soil, and wait
not long for the hummingbirds!
2" Rosy purple blooms. An introductions by the University of Nebraska, so you KNOW it's winter hardy! Semi-evergreen basal rosettes. Bear long panicles of pendent, tubular flowers from early summer to early autumn. Makes a stately appearance in the perennial border. Blooms on & off all summer w/ deadheading. Divide every 5 yr. 
With blooms even larger than Penstemon 'Raspberry
Flair' from mid-summer until frost, this is a winner. With
very broad flowers which are a rich rose with burgundy streaking in
the throat and and on the scalloped lower lip over mid-green
foliage, it's just an eye-catcher.
A rare
Penstemon with Upright, semi-evergreen foliage on wiry stems bearing narrow, lance-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves. Bears loose racemes of tubular, bell-shaped
rosy purple or violet blooms 1" long. A parent of many hybrids including Sour Grapes. From high in the Sierra Madres. 
A strong grower w/ big, grayish blue flowers, suffused rich purple & tinged green are produced from Midsummer to Autumn! A large-leaved form from BLOOMS OF
BRESSINGHAM. The British have long known Penstemons but the US is just discovering them. They're hummingbird magnets. 
Stunning
cherry red bloom in dense racemes with purple calyces and white throats veined red
over burgundy red stems. Very little white in the throat and
that is muted, so the effect from any distance is that the bloom is
VERY RED inside and out. Dark green 4.5" long leaves. Shockingly
beautiful in the garden soaring to 3-4' in bloom. Image this
in a vase of cut flowers!
Former Perennial Plant of the Year. According to the USBG, this is not only attractive to Butterflies but
a Host Plant. Half grown Baltimore Checkerspot caterpillars will
often move from 
Same as the species but MUCH smaller. An evergreen, shrubby species, originating in the U.S. Flowers are tubular, flushed violet, much like a small, long turtlehead flower. Best in rock garden or very well-drained soil. Compact and mat forming with purple tinted leaves.
A
new cultivar of a Native (and that found in sunny, open locations in
conifer forests as well as Prairie areas). Tall flower spikes of
Indigo blue stand on erect stems with deep green leaves. The
individual tubular flowers have an upper lip with 2 oval lobes that
protrude forward looking like a porch roof, thus the alternate
common name 'Porch Penstemon'. 
Gorgeous
huge violet purple blooms all summer over narrow dark foliage which
forms attractive mounds. Heat and drought tolerant.
Developed in Colorado, this durable hybrid was selected by Bruce
Myers between Mexican and American wild Penstemon. 1999
What
thumbs it's 'nose' at winter cold, summer heat and humidity and bursts
into exuberant bloom of richly colored tubes with white throats from
June and periodically thru September? What has sturdy stems,
slender green foliage that remains lovely all season? Why they
new cross between a US and Mexican species called 'Sunburst Ruby' of
course! Trim after bloom and cut back hard in winter.
Penstemon are part of the charm of the West, their native home, but
now you can bring the charm to your garden with a Penstemon like
Raven with
large tubular flowers in a burgundy so dark and lush it's velvety.
Red tinted stems on dark green foliage and a long blooming season
from June to October are all the more reason you need this
plant! Not the hardiest, but oh, what a Looker!
A
mid-Western Native with glossy green leaves, thin but sturdy stems
and panicles of dark mauve buds which open to daity tubular flowers
of Blue to Violet with white interiors, dusted with yellow
pollen. Hummingbirds love it! Protect against winter
wet.
Filagran has more delicate foliage than the rest of the species & a more upright
habit than the species. Full sun and adequate drainage must be provided to survive wet winters but other than that, they're easy.
Cut back hard in late March. Russian Sages are great for
discouraging deer from you garden!
A
superb, new compact form of Russian Sage - the PPA 1995 Perennial of
the Year, from Dutch breeder Herbert Oudshoorn. Topping out at
24" tall, it has a sturdy disposition and stature and has the
same dusty blue-violet blooms of the species in late summer and Fall
that made the species so popular. Must have bright sun and
superbly drained winter soil. Russian Sages are great for
discouraging deer from you garden!
The
largest of the Russian sages. If you have room, this one is a
stunner. Strong stems and a very upright habit in full
sun. The effect of a big Lavender with wider leaves that are
less toothed than the typical Perovskia. 
A 'BLOOMS OF
BRESSINGHAM' selection that's robust,
clump forming, semi-evergreen. Blooming from mid-summer to early autumn, it's one of the stars of our gardens. Long, thin spikes of
rosey red flowers add an airy grace to the garden. This is just
an astounding, amazing plant! It is one of the best plants we
sell. Period!
Like
well-known 'Firetail' but with beautiful golden lance-shaped foliage
which combines with the Crimson Red bloom spikes to provide a truly
bright spot in your garden. Strong growing so it does need a
bit of room but not at all invasive. Semi-evergreen.
A
low mat-forming evergreen perennial that spreads indefinitely by
trailing stems and forms a lovely ground cover. Lance shaped
leaves to 4" long turn bronze in Fall. 3" spikes of many tiny
pink flowers appear over a long period from early summer through
Fall. Tolerates light shade. Good over spring bulbs.
Same
as the species but the pink blooms turn russet red as they mature.
Royal Horticulture Society Award of Garden Merit. Available
and loved all over England but hard to find in the US. This is
a wonderful, easy care plant.
Similar
to the species but the blooms open blush-white and then turn to
crimson rose eventually aging to rich rusty brown. Great
groundcover. Deep green foliage with wine red stems in summer
turn rich brown in winter.
A
super tough, mat forming perennial with lance shaped leaves and
stunning red stems. From spring to late summer, it's covered
with 2" light shell pink, slightly fragrant flower spikes.
Both cold and heat bring out red tones in the foliage.
All
the rage in Europe but just emerging on the plant scene here.
Where the more well-known 'Red Dragon' has red purple markings in
the foliage, 'Purple Fantasy' as you might guess at this point, has
deep maroon purple markings on the leaves. Scrumptious
foliage.
No self seeding
From
China via Greg Speichert at Crystal Palace Perennials. This
eye-catching perennial is a NON-RUNNING form with burgundy foliage with
tri-colored chevron patterns of reddish purple, silver and green. The white,
baby's breath like flowers last for months. If leaf color fades in
summer heat, just cut back for renewed vibrant color! No self seeding
A new introduction with a chartreuse green leaf and a large maroon chevron throughout its center. Upright growing with a clean habit and reaching 24".
Self-seeds. Blends well with woodland plants. Adds color to the shade garden. 
Spectacular leaves which looks like a painter's palette in multicolor hues of red, green & cream white. This mounded plant seldom flowers in cultivation but our strain flowers profusely. Protect from strong wind, which may damage leaves. Seeds some. 
From
Korea, China and Japan, Butterbur is easily grown in consistently
moist to wet soil in part to full shade. Ours is in full sun
and wilts but then perks back up but it's not a pretty sight Kidney-shaped
leaves 16-32" wide are very dramatic along a stream.
Fragrant, yellowish white, daisy-like flowers in dense corymbs
appear in spring before the foliage starts to emerge. Does
spread aggressively so take that into account when planting.
Ours doesn't but it's too dry and too sunny where we have it but it
often goes dormant in summer as the tradeoff.
It sort of clings to life under those circumstances! Maybe a
good balance between dry and what it wants would moderate its
exuberance or grow it in a container for the handsome foliage.
A little known genus native to Europe & Asia. This one has whorls of hooded, butter yellow flowers borne at intervals around the stem & continuing as the stem elongates, ALL SUMMER. Wooly leaves are
gray-green w/ white, wooly undersides. Perfect with blue veronicas.
This is just a fabulous plant!!!
Evergreen Phlomis which forms an excellent tall ground cover, perfect for banks, with rough, large, heart-shaped leaves. Stout flowers stems have whorls of hooded flowers of butter-yellow.
"One of the few Phlomis species where it is worth
leaving the flower stems right through the winter precisely for the
(above) magical effect in severe frost", says the 
Brilliant
lilac flowers, bearded in the throat rise above dark green,
purple-tinged foliage on RICH RED RUBY STEMS in late spring to early
summer. More than 5 clusters stacked on top of each other!
Upright habit. Good cut flower. Drought tolerant when
established. A plant for the back of the border or to build a garden around
as a focal point plant. 
Phygelius
are vigorous, long blooming (fairly hardy) South African perennials
that want full sun and well-drained soil. A lovely soft shade
of Salmon-orange tubular blooms with yellow throats from summer
until Fall with red around the petal lip that goes with everything -
in the garden or in the vase. Long red stamens. Cut back
woody stem to 6" in early spring.
Purple branched shrub w/ smooth angled foliage. An older classic, vigorous
Phygelius, long-blooming South African shrub that is more or less evergreen depending on the winter. They do best in full sun with well draining soil. Blooms ALL SUMMER attracting hummingbirds, as you might imagine. Suckering spreader but plays very well with others! 
With
dusty salmon pink tubular blooms, yellow inside, from May until
first frost, it's hard to beat for bloom power. Compact growth
habit and moderate slow spreader.
An astounding new color
for a Cape Fuchsia from Britain. Bred for compactness and GREATLY
improved flowering. With tubular bells in profusion on arching
stems over compact neat foliage from April/May to October if
deadheaded, this is a stunner. (Remove faded flower stems to help
re-flowering.) Compact form fits into smaller garden or toward
the middle of the border. From England's Hishtil Nursery.
Hybrid developed by Peter
Dummer, former head propagator at Hillier's Nurseries,
UK. Phygelius are vigorous, long-blooming South African shrubs that a more or less evergreen depending on the winter. They do best in full sun with well draining soil. Water during
drougt. Very rare. We just love this plant! 
This
is a really big Phygelius with showy tubular pale red flowers with
yellow throats and deep green ovate leaves. It's claim to fame over others is it's size!
There's no way a Hummingbird will miss this beauty!
Stoloniferous.
Tube-shaped flowers on graceful spikes which should be CUT BACK IN JUNE = stronger spikes. 'Vivid' is a late bloomer and over an extended time. Use in borders or wildflower gardens. 'Summer Snow' is pure white and goes well with so many other perennials or in the ALL WHITE bed. 
Tube-shaped flowers on graceful spikes which should be CUT BACK IN JUNE = stronger spikes. 'Vivid' is a late bloomer and
blooms over an extended time. Use in borders or wildflower gardens.
This is a classic, very easy garden plant.
A
great improvement over Physostegia 'Summer Snow' -- this little lady
behaves herself and doesn't spread like her cousin. But, like all
Obedient Plants, does best if cut back once in June. You'll get
stronger stalks and more blooms.
Move over 'Miss
Manners', you have a brand new well-behaved relative. Finally
there's a PINK Obedient Plant that isn't aggressive but a
well-behaved companion for the other Perennials in your garden. If
you have room, nothing beats a spreading mass of Obedient Plant -
white or pink. BUT not everyone has that kind of room.
With
the same lovely tube shaped flowers on graceful spikes as the
species but with eye-catching variegated foliage. Cutting back
in June makes for stronger spikes. The variegated foliage adds
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Definitely
the cutest of the Pinellia and terribly shy about setting seed, in a
Genus that has some record making seed setters! Generally,
Pinellia cordata has green and purple flowers but this form has
blooms that are larger than usual and white on the outside and rosy
purple on the inside. Beautiful patterned foliage.
A gorgeous plant, originally from China, but now somewhat available in this country but still very rare! With a bloom like an Arisaema
Jack in the Pulpit. Easy in typical woodland setting. Does spread to form attractive colonies. Pest free and easy. Gorgeous leaves, needless to say! Typical 'Aroid' Jack-in-the-pulpit bloom with a long 'drip tip'.
Exotic looking but easy. This was easily our best selling plant
last spring and even though we had many, we sold out quickly.
Something to think about...
From
China, very, very rare in the trade with the largest inflorescence 4-7" of all Pinellias in cultivation and also the
tallest. It's spadix is filiform with a long threadlike
'whip'. Much more interesting foliage that P. ternata or
P. tripartita with their 3 leaflets because P. pedatisecta has 7-11 lanceolate
leaflets - 'pedate' leaves - palmately divided or parted.
Self-seeds but easy to pull out. 
We
got this plant many years ago from the original owner of We-Du Nursery,
Dick Weaver. It has a lovely pink inside to the spathe and 5-part
leaves - an important key in identification. This beauty was
completely gone from the trade as far as anyone could tell in 2005. She's a
sterile hybrid between two rampant
self-seeders P. pedatisecta and P.
tripartita 'Atropurpurea' and therein lies part of her value. She only reproduces by offset bulbs, not by seeding.
She's not fussy, not temperamental, tough as
nails -- just slow to reproduce - not slow to grow in size, just to
reproduce new separate bulbs. Our original bulb sat for two
years with 4 new bulbs still firmly attached (forming a nice big
clump) and we were afraid to do surgery since it was clearly one of
the few bulbs left on the planet!
A
member of the Arum family from Japan that adds a bit of whimsy to the
garden. A bit like a Jack in the Pulpit but with a long whip
(Spadix) extending from the inflorescence. Does self seed like
all Pinellias except 'Polly Spout'. Beautiful spathe with purple inside the green spathe. Much more dramatic than
the all green form.
Balloon shaped buds opening into bell-like
pink flowers. Makes good cut flowers. Dark green foliage is closely arranged up the stem forming a compact clump. Long lived. Excellent in perennial borders. Indifferent to Ph. BLOOMS ALL SUMMER on a compact plant. A marked improvement over old
balloon flowers. Large 3" blooms 
A
stunning small Balloon Flower with white blooms and blue inside
veins. A dwarf form but with 1 and 1/2" standard size blooms
which appear singly or in small clusters on top of the stems.
If deadheaded (so it doesn't set seed) it will blooms\ for month and
months.
A very dwarf 6" balloon flower with large blue flowers from June through September which is quite a bit longer than the standard size varieties. The BEST
BALLOON if height isn't a factor. Excellent in rock gardens. Indifferent to Ph.
Balloon shaped bud opening into bell-like blue flowers. Makes good cut flowers. Dark green foliage is closely arranged up the stem forming a compact clump. Long lived. Excellent in perennial borders. Indifferent to Ph. BLOOMS ALL SUMMER on a compact plant. A marked improvement over old
balloon flowers. Large 3" blooms 
A
full size Balloon flower with double blue blooms. Bears gorgeous
bright 2", double blue blooms from June thru August. Blooms are long
lasting and pest free. Makes a great cut flower. Like all
Balloon Flowers, easy as pie to grow.
A full size Balloon flower with pristine white double blooms. Bears
gorgeous bright 2", double white blooms from June thru
August. Blooms are long last, pest free and great for cut
flowers. Like all Balloon Flowers, easy as can
be to grow just looks 'complicated'!
Like
most, takes a couple of years to get established but then is a
strong grower and these open late. The pink bloom is beautiful
but fleeting -- petals fall almost as soon as a pollinating insect
visits. The fertilized flower is followed by green fruit which
turns bright red. This makes it much more colorful in fruit
than our Native. Deeply lobed leaves, up to 10"
wide foliage fully opens, with black, purple and brown mottling, and
a lone white-to-rose bloom. CITES protected, Nursery
propagated.
Part-shade to shade groundcover. Shiny 12" deeply cut rounded pale
green leaves. Single 2" white flower on each stem below the leaf. It
has a small fruit that looks like an apple. Forms extensive colonies
when happy. (Older plants from divisions) Some of our
stock are highly scented.
A large herbaceous
perennial from China with stunning large, round leaves that are a
glossy, deep green and leathery in texture. Foliage is on
umbrella-like stems up to three feet high. Leaves have large
triangular teeth on the leaf edge. Best in shade with a moist rich
soil but very adaptable. Dark purple red hanging blooms followed by
yellow fruit. Very similar to P. versipelle -- the average person
wouldn't notice the difference -- slightly different placement where
bloom emerges. Will not take dry shade. Original stock
from Northwest Garden Nursery in Eugene, OR and are extra hardy,
even taking some frost when established.
What a sweep of rich, intense blue a planting of Jacob's ladder gives to the spring garden. Dislikes drought intensely, especially in spring. Goes dormant in
summer, according to various sources but ours never does, so interplant
with late bloomers such as Astilbes, ferns, etc. to fill in the bare spot. 
Dark purple overlay almost black on foliage in early spring turns dark
green as large, FRAGRANT powder blue flowers open. Eventually the
green foliage takes on a silvery sheen. Quite a display. This is one
of the few (only?) Polemonium to take full sun. Deer & bunny resistant.
Vigorous. Needs watering. Pretty w/ gold plants.
We are mad, mad, mad about this plant.
Not a bit fussy or demanding. And gorgeous to boot!
A
plant that needs some room, as it's moderately stoloniferous. We grow it in a fairly dry spot and it behaves! Very tropical, ginger-like foliage with heads of many small white flowers, then black berries. This is a marvelous plant if you have room for it. The RAREST of our
2002 perennials. It was a great plant to celebrate the New
Millennium! Beautiful with Rhododendrons.
The graceful arching stems of Solomon's seal add hard-to-find vertical interest to the woodland garden. It can add dignity to a planting, especially by a statue or soften the often patchwork effect of woodland plants that grow happily beneath it. Takes a few years to reach mature size. 
An
extremely rare Solomon's Seal from China with a central stalk and
thin leaves in whorls of 3-6 each leaf ending in a tiny tendril.
Multiple white blooms in the leaf axil from May thru June followed
by green seed pods in Fall with 3-7 seeds. Rarely reaches it
'wild' height in garden cultivation.
A STRIKING woodland plant, perfect for the back of a woodland planting where it ties together the lower
herbaceous plants with the shrubs and trees. It's dark foliage makes a sharp contrast with pale ferns, with which it looks especially nice. Theoretically the same as P. biflorum but at 60-72" we prefer to use the old name to differentiate the two. RARE & GORGEOUS.
Older plants from divisions.
This EXQUISITE variety has pale green foliage brushed in cream along the margins & pendulous, fragrant flowers hung on pink stems. Extremely choice & hard to find.
Absolutely gorgeous foliage for the woodland garden. Older
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This
truly striking Solomon Seal has stems that reach 16" in height, are
reddish-brown at the base and somewhat arching at the top. A
sturdy plant with pendulous clusters of green-tipped white bells in
late spring followed by blue berries. Huge, heavy substanced
leaves are shiny, deep green and heavily veined and at maturity
reach 4" x 6" long. Reproduces in tight colonies over time by
creeping rhizomes. Compared to this dwarf form, the species
reaches 30-36", often too big for some gardens.
A tiny, CHOICE form of Solomon's Seal. Tops out at a compact 6" and it's charming. Same easy care woodland plant as others.
Good multiplier but spreads slowly. Very, very rare. Older
plants from divisions. Will actually take full sun with adequate
moisture.
Native
from Korea and the North of Japan with pairs of white bellflowers with
green tips along the leaf axis. A very graceful species but very robust.
Strong slightly arching reddish stems with good sized bellflowers.
Very rare.
As
above but with astounding orange salmon blooms. If this
doesn't knock the socks off visitors to your garden, then obviously
they aren't wearing socks! We've deferred in calling this
'Orange Form' as does Plant Delights but it's very, very deep
reddish or salmon orange -- not at all Pumpkin Orange. Our
picture is quite accurate on color.
An
exceptional variegated plant that is rarely found in the nursery trade.
It was nearly extinct in Japan, but is making a slow comeback, being
cultivated for the cut flower trade. The tip of the leaf is green, and
midsection towards the stem is white. The name 'Byakko' means "white
tiger". The plants often have a striped appearance and the color is
better on larger plants. This is CHOICE - no other word for
it! But though expensive, still easy to grow.
Rhizomatous perennials with arching stems bearing lance-shaped leaves 2-6" long. Produces 2-6 (hence multiflorum vs. our native biflorum) pendant white bells tipped in green. Followed by round black fruit. 
A
small clump forming Chinese Solomon Seal with stems 6-8" tall with
appropriately tiny leaves, glaucous beneath and tiny dark purple
blooms hanging from the leaf axil. Charming in the shady rock
garden. Slowly stoloniferous. Berries, somewhat larger
than one would expect, start purple and age to red in summer so the
berries put on quite a show.
aka:
Polygonatum x hybridum 'Striatum'. Rarely offered, this prized Solomon's
seal is a dwarf variegated selection from the hybrid Polygonatum
multiflorum x Polygonatum odoratum. It has crinkled foliage, surrounded
by an clean white border. Stunning as a individual plant, as a mass
planting or left to meander among other plants in your shade garden.
Some consider it the best variegated Polygonatum. 
Another
'whorled' Solomon's Seal but even taller then the previous one on
slightly arching glabrous stems to 5' from a stout creeping
rhizome. White or purple hanging bells tipped in green hang in
clusters in the leaf axil Blooms are followed by blue-black
berries. 
Native to the Northwest, particularly, wetland areas. This cinquefoil differs from all others by its
palmate divided basal leaves and its 5-9 leaflets that are toothed or divided only to about the middle of each segment. Very pretty foliage. Fairly drought tolerant after being established. AKA,
Slender Cinquefoil. 
I defy you to find a cuter plant! A round little pod of serrated edged leaves topped with bright yellow, buttercup-like flowers in spring. For rock gardens, ground cover or between paving stones. Mulch to keep soil cool in full sun.
Potentillas are easy and dependable. 
This is one of the most attractive
Potentillas around. The heart-shaped, rich, raspberry red petals form saucer-shaped flowers with a deep velvet-red
center, which appears just like an ink blot that has diffused outwards, the flowers really do radiate beauty. Flowering over a long period, this garden treasure is an absolute must for the flower border!
Primula
frondosa is a small herbaceous perennial from Bulgaria that blooms in
late spring and into the summer. The umbels of mauve-pink flowers with
yellow centers are born on 15" upright stems. Lots and lots and lots of
blooms! Leaves are an average mid-green, coarse and basal leaves have
white underneath. Will grow in full sun, but don't let it dry out.
Prefers a peat based soil
Beautiful
soft downy foliage from the time it emerges in spring until fall if
it doesn't dry out. Ruffled lime green leaves are up to 6"
across. Deep rose, trumpet shaped blooms held well above the
foliage in spring. A dependable, beautiful performer.
Can spread to form thick mats if happy. Goes summer dormant if
dry.
As above but you can choose the color medium Pink.
A
very select form of the above, with extremely lacy cut icy pink
blooms. Stunning.
As above but you can choose the color purple.
As above but you can choose the color white.
Similar to "True English Primrose" but somewhat larger growing, often reaching 1' or so. It bears slightly fragrant yellow flowers sporting an orange eye. Long lived & somewhat drought tolerant. But its more luxuriant if it doesn't dry out. Free flowering for a long time. Takes sun if always moist.
This, along with Primula sieboldii are just so easy to grow!
Clusters
of unique, frilly, actually crinkly looking, exotic lime green
flowers with a yellow eye may convert Primrose skeptics!
Foliage is deep green and roughly textured and stems are a rusty
shade. With a long bloom time, 2 MONTHS, a mound of foliage
like sherbet on a desert plate, compact form, fragrant flowers and a
very tidy habit, 'Francesa' will be a lovely addition to the front
of the shady border. Superb for cutting with it's stem length.
A
rare and lovely form of a slow spreading, groundcover-like Self Heal
with deep purple blue bloom with a splash of white on the top --
like Blueberries with Ice! Spectacular, large hooded blooms.
A
robust Lungwort, tolerates heat well and quickly forms a
multi-crowned plants, with lots of bloom shoots. Violet
bell-shaped flowers with blue overtones over long pointed apple
green leaves dipped in silver. Blooms emerge violet-blue
changing to purple then pink. Leaves emerge specked each
spring and gradually turn almost solid silver as the season
progresses.
We
find this subspecies to be one of the very best, most dependable for
the heat and humidity of the South although Winter dormancy is
needed. Long slender leaves,
lightly spotted with electric blue blooms rather than the
combination pink and blue seen on many Lungworts. The
reasonably new subspecies from Cevennes, a French territory has very
long leaves - to 26" long which are more silvered than p.
'Bertram Anderson'. Blue flowers are wider than the typical
longifolia types. The is a terrific, long blooming lungwort.
Like
most, this Lungwort is prized for it's white splashed foliage but in
addition, we
tried this for the first time in 2008 and were really impressed with
the way it held up in our heat and humidity.
Silvery-gray leave to 6" long
with a very narrow green edge. Dropping clusters of
bluish-pink blooms on short stalks in Spring. A fabulous
foliage Lungwort - can spread up to 24" over time!
Shimmering
silver-white leaves are round and moon-like. A thin edge of darkest
green surrounds each leaf on this unique, compact
Pulmonaria. An oldie but still
a goodie! Small, pale,
blue-white flowers. With the near white flowers, that in and of
itself makes it a standout in the genus but it's mildew resistant to
boot!
Okay,
if you don't live in the Pacific NW (Lungwort Country) and you
really need to put a lungwort in the sun, this is the one to try but
you can't let the soil get dry. This sun tolerant hybrid has
dusky raspberry-croal flowers in early spring and strongly
silver-marked, very upright, pointed foliage (due to it's P.
longifolia breeding) Much bigger than most, particularly
wider. 
Pinkish
blooms with white bracts give it the most attractive bloom in the
genus. The white bracts appear to be dusted with snow in
summer. Long blooms time - July thru September. If cut
back early in the season, it's more compact and the bracts are
showier. Leaves are broader and more lustrous than others in
the Genus. A great bug repellent, it's loaded with pulegone,
the same insect repellent found in Pennyroyal.
Found
on the forest floor in the Japanese Alps, this little plant is often
called wintergreen in Japan because the plant is evergreen throughout
the winter months and when the leaves of some plants are crushed, they
give off the scent of wintergreen. Grows best in cool woodland
conditions in moist, well drained soil. The flowers are curving with
dark orange anthers and brown tips. The pollen passes thru holes in the
tips of the anthers. Due to the space between the anther and stigma, it
rarely self pollinates, so it depends on pollination from insects.
