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Coneflower - Green Envy
Coneflower - Green Envy The Coneflower 'Green Envy', Echinacea purpurea 'Green Envy', is an easy to grow flower that produces beautiful light green fading to pink daisy-like flowers. The Green Envy blooms from July to September and is a major attractor to butterflies and bees and is a must for any perennial gardens. The pretty flowers occur on tall dark green stems with dark green foliage. For best results, plant in full sun in a well drained area. Echinacea is known for its large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall. It is a great choice for cut flowers, and it adds a wilderness look to your garden. Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but it is also said to be a potent medicine. Echinacea is said to increase immune function, reduce the effects of colds and flu’s, fights off viral, bacterial and fungal infections and purify the blood and flush waste from the lymphatic system. Divide clumps when they become overcrowded (about every 4 years. 'Green Envy' usually reblooms without deadheading, but if spent flowers are removed, this procedure will encourage continued beautiful blooms and improves general appearance. This plant is deer resistant. Create a group of these lovely pink blooms which will become a gorgeous focal point in your yard! * Hardy * Long lasting blooms
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Hollyhock - Nigra - Sale Price: $39.95 The Nigra Hollyhock, 'Alcea rosea', has large single, very dark maroon to almost black flowers. (The darkest flower in this family). The flowers grow on rigid, towering spikes or spires which typically reach a height of 4’ to 6’. The Hollyhock family is made up of a rather large group that exhibits tall stature and is biennial in nature. Although they are short lived, they reseed themselves. The large blooms of ‘Nigra’ Hollyhock flower in the summer months from June to August! Alcea is a wonderful plant near the back of the border, working great along walls or fences. They are best planted in full sun in a well-drained area. Alcea is a wonderful plant near the back of the border and great along walls or fences; may need to be staked if planted in a windy site. ‘Nigra’ prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and some light shade, but will not tolerate wet winter soils. Hollyhocks can be grown under Black Walnut trees; they are tolerant of the toxic juglone that is emitted through the trees roots. The hollyhock plant is perhaps the definitive old-fashioned garden plant that you looked up to in your grandmother's garden! ‘Nigra’ flowers through the summer, and is a tall stately, unique plant with almost black flowers! * Easy to grow * Stunning flowers * Tall stature |
| Heucherella - Stoplight - Sale Price: $42.75 Heucherella Stoplight, Heucherella 'Stoplight' (PP#16,835), will cause you to stop momentarily to admire its colorful beauty in your landscape! The radiant yellow leaves of Heucherella 'Stoplight' have a large, dark red blotch in the center which feathers out through the veins. It is an improved version of Heucherella 'Sunspot' (PP#14,825). Attractive spires of white flowers appear in late spring through early summer. Foamy bells are fairly compact and work well as a clump-forming groundcover. When you cross heuchera with tiarella, two hardy stalwarts of the shade garden, you get heucherella, another good plant that does well in shade. Like its two parents, it's all about the foliage with heucherella! 'Stoplight' Heucherella plants make themselves at home in moist but well-drained, organic-enriched soils. They are a mainstay of vibrant shade borders and fine containers; beloved because they are so easy to grow and their large, colorful leaves are far longer-lasting than any blooms. 'Stoplight' is attractive to hummingbirds and rarely troubled by deer. It is a low maintenance perennial that tolerates high heat and humidity. It surely will be a hit when planted in mass as a ground cover or in groups; also does well in rock gardens, borders, and open woodland gardens. 'Stoplight' is a foamy bell that is easy to grow and has become incredibly popular in landscapes. * Heat and humidity tolerant * Vigorous grower * Low maintenance |
| Veronica - Foxy Lady - Sale Price: $42.75 Veronica Foxy Lady, Veronica 'Foxy Lady' PPAF, is the first ever bi-color veronica! This lovely lady features bright flower spikes that are packed with tiny, lavender-purple and white candy striped flowers. Veronica 'Foxy Lady' is a sport of 'Red Fox' and has the same dwarf habit and long bloom time as its parent! Plant Foxy Lady in a sunny spot in the front of the border where you can get a close up view of the unique bi-color flowers. 'Foxy Lady' needs a full sun area with well-drained soil. Deadhead the flowers after the first bloom to prolong its bloom time for up to 6 weeks or so. It is tolerant of partial shade but flowering will be more profuse in full sunlight. Veronica can be used as a ground cover, in mass plantings or along borders. Try ‘Foxy Lady' with Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’ or Veronica ‘White Icicles’ for color contrast. Veronica is great for the first time gardener plus it is deer resistant. Foxy Lady will attract butterflies and hummingbirds! * Bi-Color flowers * Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds * Attractive groundcover |
| Ajuga - Burgundy Glow - Sale Price: $42.75 The Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’, Ajuga reptans, is a useful ground cover with short spikes of blue flowers. This Ajuga is one of the most popular, forming striking mounds of leaves dappled in green, pink and cream. During the wintertime, Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ develops rich bronze and burgundy tones. The flowers appear in late spring on 6” spikes with a plant spread of 12-18”. ‘Burgundy Glow’ should be planted 6-9” apart for a beautiful ground cover. Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ will do best in a shaded area but will adapt to morning sun. (The foliage colors will be more vivid with morning sun.) It prefers moist soil with a good drainage but will tolerate moderately dry areas. Do avoid soggy conditions. This Ajuga looks great in rock gardens, as a border plants, in mass plantings and is great for preventing erosion. It is relatively carefree; however, it can be invasive. Butterflies and hummingbirds are definitely attracted to Ajuga, not to mention being deer resistant and a low allergen. If you are looking for a perennial ground cover to exceed in a hard to grow shady area, Ajuga is the way to go! * Carefree * Ground cover * Striking mounds |
| Daylily - Sunday Gloves - Sale Price: $56.95 Daylily Sunday Gloves, Hemerocallis 'Sunday Gloves' is a heavenly Designer Daylily™ boasting near-white 5.5 flowers with soft yellow centers and graceful ruffled edges. It has a wonderful show of color in early to mid season followed by good rebloom later. Excellent foliage and lovely fragrance add to the beauty of this elegant daylily. 'Sunday Gloves' is considered a Designer daylily because it has been selected as a highly performing plant with exceptional bloom performance, substantive, vibrantly colored flowers, complete winter hardiness in northern zones, and a vigorous habit. Daylilies are some of the easiest plants to grow and are a good choice for any gardener. They will grow in almost any soil and handle drought to wet soil conditions. Use for stand alone plantings, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs. Planted together in large numbers, they quickly crowd out weeds and make a carefree and colorful ground cover. Daylilies can survive many harsh conditions that other plants cannot including: polluted city environments, slopes, poor and dry soils, near pavement that is salted in winter, and under Black Walnut trees (not affected by juglone). |
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