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Boston Ivy
Boston Ivy
Fast-Growing Hardy Vine Boston Ivy is a fast-growing vine. It does well on houses, trellis’ or even on the trunks of large trees. If you have a place you’d like covered in lovely green vegetation by a plant that is carefree and tolerant of just about any conditions, then this plant is for you. Imagine planting a Boston Ivy along an old shed. In no time at all you’ll have a vibrant green living wall where old paint used to present an eyesore. Plant an Ivy at the base of your mailbox and with a little easy pruning you’ll soon have a work of art that’s the envy of your neighbors. Boston Ivy is a woody vine that sends out tendrils that can grip onto surfaces. The glossy dark green leaves are attractive against almost any background, and the vine will even trail along the garden as a ground cover if you prefer. Your Boston Ivy also has some hidden features that most people aren’t aware of. Incredibly tiny whitish flowers appear in the spring, and small black berries soon develop from them. Most people won’t notice either, but you will note the birds that come to sit in your ivy and partake of the feast you’ve provided them. In the fall your Ivy will turn a deep scarlet in preparation for the coming winter. The Boston Ivy is truly an amazing plant. It can cover almost any surface quickly and with ease, and even adapts readily to pruning. Grow it inside or outside, on flat surfaces or upright on a wall. You can’t go wrong with a Boston Ivy. * Fast-growing* Hardy
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 Sirius Water Lily - Sale Price: $29.95
Named for the brightest star in the sky, this outstanding lily lives up to its name by producing large purplish-red flowers in profusion. The leaves are flecked maroon before maturing to all green. ‘Sirius’ is truly a classic in the water lily world, hybridized by Latour-Marliac Nursery in 1913. The purple-red flowers are 6-7 inches wide, the large leaves are 10-11 inches wide, and the overall plant spread is 5-6 feet wide. This water lily grows best in full to partial sun. We recommend growing ‘Sirius’ in a 7.5 quart or larger container (available from naturehills.com). Also available from naturehills.com is Aquatic Planting Media and Lilytabs Water Lily Fertilizer. Cannot be shipped to: CA, MT, OR, WA or WY. |
|  Coneflower - Sundown - Sale Price: $42.75
The Coneflower Sundown, Echinacea Big Sky™ 'Sundown' (PP17,659), is another hybrid coneflower in the Big Sky™ series. The flowers start out being fluorescent rose pink while buds are expanding, then change to bright rose-orange. They eventually fade to soft purple pink. These are very fragrant, daisy-like flowers! The ‘Sundown’ blooms from June to September and is a major attractor to butterflies and bees and is a must for any perennial gardens. The stunning flowers of 'Sundown' occur on strong stems and long dark green stems with dark green foliage. For best results, plant in full sun in a well drained area. Cone Flowers are known for their large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall. Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but also a potent medicine. It has been reported that coneflowers increase immune function and reduces the effects of cold and flu. 'Sundown' is a great choice for cut flowers, adding a wilderness look to your garden. This coneflower is literally covered in masses of blooms. The vibrancy of this unusual color is quite stunning and makes a grand addition to a sunny garden area! * Brilliant orange flowers * Dark green foliage * Cut flowers |
|  Trumpet Creeper - Sale Price: $49.95
The Trumpet Creeper, Campsis radicans 'flamenco', is a rapid growing, clinging vine that produces bright red orange trumpet shaped flowers that can get 3 inches long. Blooming in the summer months, it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Also known as the Trumpet Vine, it is a tough vine for hot and dry sites. The invasive nature of this plant makes it hard to get rid of, but it is very hardy. It will become less invasive as long as seed pods are removed before they ripen and the plant cut back each spring before new growth develops. The abundant sprays of trumpet-shaped red orange flowers cover this deciduous vine for an extra long bloom season. Trumpet Creepers are often grown with multiple trunks. This vine is a woody climber that grows up to 30 feet tall with the main stem getting about seven inches wide. This plant flowers best in a full sun location. The rapid growth makes it an excellent plant for covering fences or arbors; clinging vines attach themselves to structures and climbs by aerial rootlets. Trumpet Creeper can take the form of a small shrub if it does not have structure to climb. * Fast growing* Vining habit* Bright red orange flowers |
|  Veronica - Royal Candles Speedwell - Sale Price: $39.95
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|  Barren Strawberry - Sale Price: $28.45
The Barren Strawberry', also known as Waldsteinia ternata, is a wonderful ground cover that grows in full sun to part shade and prefers normal to sandy soils. It has dark, dense, evergreen, strawberry-like foliage that forms into nice mounds with a height of 4-6. This plant spreads by runners and can cover a space relatively quickly. 'Barren Strawberry' bears yellow flowers in spring and then shows warm, yellow colors in autumn. This plant looks great when combined with Veronica 'Royal Candles', Saliva 'Marcus' and grasses. Getting its name from its strawberry-like growth habit, it adapts to most soil types and tolerates drought quite well. ‘Barren Strawberry’ can be used to colonize banks, or use as an alternative evergreen ground cover or edging plant. * Ground cover * Drought tolerant * Spreading |
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