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False Indigo - Purple Smoke
False Indigo - Purple Smoke False Indigo Purple Smoke, Baptisia x hybrida 'Purple Smoke', is a seedling of Baptisia australis and Baptisia alba which resulted in a spectacular plant with charcoal-green stems and dozens of giant lupine-like flower heads of dusty purple. 'Purple Smoke' is a vigorous grower that becomes more impressive every year as it matures! It is a good, vigorous grower, extremely long lived, and destined to become a favorite in the garden. The Baptisia looks attractive by itself, against walls and fences, or combined in a border with other June bloomers. Full sun is best for the most successful flowering and performance. It grows well in average to dry soil but adapts to most conditions. It is deer resistant. ‘Purple Smoke’ has a very deep tap root, giving it the ability to survive long dry periods and making it a challenge to move once it is established. Move in the early spring if you must. This plant takes a couple of years to really get going but once it does it really puts on a colorful show! * Vigorous grower * Drought tolerant * Impressive color
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Boston Ivy - Sale Price: $57.05 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 |
| Hosta - Guacamole - Sale Price: $54.95 The Hosta Guacamole, Hosta 'Guacamole', is a medium sized hosta with avocado green, veined foliage with dark green margins. The 3 foot stems produce flower stalks, bearing fragrant, lily-like white blooms! The white flowers of this fast growing hosta bloom in late summer and provide bright color in shade. ‘Guacamole’ needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot. A great choice for any beginner gardener! This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular landscape uses. One should keep areas around hostas clear of excess leaf debris to reduce slugs and snails. 'Guacamole' grows best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides more aeration for the roots. Plant 'Guacamole' in an area that receives the right amount of light. The leaves need some morning sun to bring the rich golden color out; too much sun will burn the leaves. This hosta mixes well with ferns. ‘Guacamole’ was named the 2002 Hosta of the Year and is definitely one of the hostas with the most fragrant flowers! * Avocado colored foliage * Fragrant flowers * Low maintenance |
| Fern - Lady in Red - Sale Price: $42.75 Lady in Red Fern, Athyrium felix-forma 'Lady in Red', is strong-growing and dependable. Tough and easy to grow, this sultry beauty is the right choice for perennial borders and woodlands alike! A breathtaking flush of new fronds appears in the spring, with new leaves appearing throughout the season for a continuously fresh look. The lacy, light green foliage is held upright on dark, brilliant red-violet stripes (fern stems). Each plant of this slowly spreading fern should spread to 3' in 5 years. 'Lady in Red' is a deciduous, easy-to-grow fern that makes a great blending plant for hosta and other bold-leaf plants in the woodland garden. 'Lady in Red' prefers to be grown in part to full shade in average to rich, moist but well-drained soil that is neutral to slightly acid; provides seasonal cover for birds and other wildlife. 'Lady in Red' makes a good ground cover in shaded areas. The colorful fronds can be used in fresh arrangements. Ferns can be divided and transplanted in spring and early summer, planting the crown at the surface. They thrive even when other plants fail! Whether used in borders or as a background, ferns can add texture and color to any garden with their gracefulness and beautiful varying shades of green! * Lacy leaves * Dependable * Easy to grow |
| Coral Bells - Raspberry Ice - Sale Price: $49.95 The Coral Bells 'Raspberry Ice', Heuchera 'Raspberry Ice', bears lovely silvery foliage with dark purple veins and a burgundy underside. Each vigorous 2 foot-wide clump is topped in late spring with spikes of large pink flowers. These dainty spikes of shell pink bell-shaped flowers, rise above the foliage from late spring to midsummer, emerging from distinctive rose flower buds. Its attractive crinkled lobed leaves remain deep purple in color with distinctive silver veins throughout the year. This coral bell is an exceptional ornamental for containers or the border. Plant this coral bell in average to moist conditions and don’t allow it to dry out. It performs well in both full sun and full shade; generally will do well under trees. Making a good choice for attracting hummingbirds to your yard, 'Raspberry Ice' is a relatively low maintenance perennial, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter Enjoy the color and texture of this dense, mounded, herbaceous evergreen perennial all year round! * Vigorous grower * Hardy * Evergreen |
| Penstemon - Husker Red - Sale Price: $56.95 The Penstemon ‘Husker Red’, Penstemon digitalis, is one of the most popular Penstemon in its family. Being Perennial of the Year in 1996, one can see why! Best known for its maroon-red foliage, the white flowers make a wonderful contrast. Blooming in early summer, it has a plant height of 3’ and a spread of 12-18”. ‘Husker Red’ is a beautiful plant, is low maintenance, easy to transplant in spring, and very attractive to hummingbirds when in flower! Planted in mass it provides a nice early flower display and the foliage slowly darkens and reddens over the season to provide continual interest. It is best to plant Penstemon in a full sun location, having a moist, well-drained area. Tough and easy to grow, it tolerates a wide variety of conditions including hot dry sites. Being drought tolerant, ‘Husker Red’ looks great in a perennial border, in a naturalized setting or for cuttings. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this perennial, not to mention being deer resistant. This plant makes a stunning display with its brilliant white flowers against a backdrop of deep red foliage! * Maroon-red foliage * Stunning white flowers * Low maintenance |
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