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Hosta - June
Hosta - June The Hosta 'June', Sport of H. Hacyon, displays leaves with a green edge and are have gold colored centers. The fragrant violet flowers bloom from July to August, and it has a plant height of 16” and a spread of 32-36”. The dense foliage crowds out most garden weeds. This Hosta provides bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. It was the 2001 Hosta of the Year! ‘June’ is a low care perennial and is ideal for shady positions and is one of the most popular for landscapes. It is best to keep areas around hostas clear of excess leaf debris to reduce the presence of slugs and snails. It grows well 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 ‘June’ in an area that receives the right amount of light. The leaves need some morning sun to bring out the best coloration; too much sun will burn the leaves. This is a shockingly beautiful hosta that stands out in the landscape! * Bright color * Clumping habit * Fragrant flowers
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Coral Bells - Palace Purple - Sale Price: $42.75 The Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’, Heuchera micrantha, also known as Alumroot or Coral Bell, is one of the most popular Coral Bells on the market! Being named Perennial of the Year in 1991, one can see why. With its unique deep purple foliage, fading to bronzy green in hot summers, and its dark red stems, it is a little different than the rest. In the springtime, small pinkish and white flowers appear that last into the summer, however, Coral Bells are not known for their flowers, but their foliage. ‘Palace Purple’ has a plant spread of 10-15” and a height of 12-18”. It is best to grow it in medium wet, well-drained soils, in full shade. (It can tolerate some morning sun.) ‘Palace Purple’ looks especially good around the edge of borders, near variegated plants, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover. Cold and drought tolerant and withstanding heat and humidity, nothing seems to phase this plant. ‘Palace Purple’ needs about one inch of water per week; divide clumps in fall. Heuchera adds a bit of flavor to any perennial garden with its texture, vigor, and vibrant color. Attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, ‘Palace Purple’ will surely become a “must have” as it contrasts dramatically with brighter colors in your garden! * Heat and humidity tolerant * Dark, rich foliage * Low maintenance |
| Peony - Sea Shell - Sale Price: $42.75 The Sea Shell Peony, Paeonia 'Sea Shell', is a mid-season bloomer with large, single flowers of bright pink that has a center of yellow stamens. A Gold Medal Winner, it is one of the best pink singles! Since it is a tall plant, it is great at the back of border. As a bonus, it makes a superior cut flower! All of our peonies are widely adaptable to most soils across the country. They bloom in mid to late spring and have very large, colorful blooms that stand out in the spring garden. Peonies can handle dry to moist sites, and do best in full sun but can handle some light shade. Often thought of as a plant used on the farm or out in the country, they bring a little bit of that country feeling to your garden. It is not uncommon to see peonies planted along the driveway or lane in a mass. Peonies are simple to grow and can be utilized in many ways, including mass plantings, specimens, or hedges. Southerners should seek out our early bloomers and provide afternoon shade. For a neater appearance, remove the seed heads after bloom. Prune foliage in the fall. * Fragrant * Sturdy Stems * Long stems for super cut flowers |
| Bishop Weed - Snow on the Mountain - Sale Price: $39.95 The Snow on the Mountain, 'Aegopodium podagraria Variegatum', also known as Bishop Weed, is one of the most popular groundcovers on the market today. With its variegated foliage, it is one of a kind. ‘Snow on the Mountain’ forms a quick, dense, weed-proof carpet that is easy to grow, even in difficult conditions. It should be planted in full sun but will tolerate morning shade. To prevent from seeding, the white flower heads should be removed; this will also help keep it looking tidy. ‘Snow on the Mountain’ has a plant height of 10-15” and a plant spread of 1-2’. ‘Snow on the Mountain’ is great as a ground cover or used in mass plantings. It is rabbit and deer resistant and extremely drought tolerant. The plants can be mowed, on a high setting, a few times a year; regenerate the foliage in mid-summer when it starts weakening. Make sure you plant ‘Snow on the Mountain’ in an area where it can be contained! * Ground cover * Variegated foliage * Invasive |
| Grass - Variegated Miscanthus - Sale Price: $42.75 The Grass 'Variegated Miscanthus Grass', Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light', is also known as 'Morning Light' Maiden Grass is a very popular miscanthus. It boasts white-edged variegated, narrow leaves. It is quite attractive as the green blades have added highlights of creamy-white margins and mid-veins creating a shimmering silvery appearance. Its appearance is fine textured and it has a compact growth habit. This plant works well as a specimen plant in the garden, or can be used in container gardens. The reddish bronze blooms appear in the fall which adds visual excitement to shrub borders. It displays delicate reddish-bronze plumes in late summer. Place in full sun for best foliage coloration. Morning Light is very tolerant of dry conditions. Morning Light is deer resistant and easy to grow! It is also salt tolerant. Use this plant for cut flowers, in containers, for screening, for hedges, and of course, winter interest. * Variegated * Winter Interest * Salt Tolerant |
| Salvia - May Night - Sale Price: $39.95 The Salvia ‘May Night’, Salvia nemorosa ‘Mainacht’, has glowing purple stems loaded with violet-purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With its blue-gray, lance-shaped aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. It has a plant height of 18” and a spread of 18-24” and stays in excellent compact form. It was selected Perennial Plant of the year in 1997, and one can see why. Salvia ‘May Night’ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area. To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. It can be clipped back hard after blooming to rejuvenate the foliage. ‘May Night’ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. This plant tolerates heat and humidity. You may divide this plant in early spring or fall. Its blooms look wonderful next to Sedum ‘Matrona’, Achillea 'Coronation Gold', and Saliva ‘Snow Hill’. * Purple Flowers * Deer Resistant |
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