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Lavender - Hidcote
Lavender - Hidcote The Lavender 'Hidcote', Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote', is a dwarf variety that is a compact grower and reaches 18-24 inches tall. It produces fragrant spikes of dark purple flowers in summer. These flowers produce the purest lavender scent! Being drought tolerant, it is ideal as a short perennial shrub border or as an herb in a kitchen garden. Lavender was selected in 1999 as the International Herb Association Plant of the Year! This plant is great for hedges and edging because 'Hidcote' has a more erect and compact habit. It boasts 2½-inch, linear, downy leaves on strong stems. The leaves open white, then turn a pale gray-blue-green color. This Lavender grows in a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in an open, sunny spot. For better drainage, add sand in the hole when first planting this lavender. Trim back in spring to encourage bushier growth; also deadhead after flowering. The sweetest scent of all lavender, it is also the most cold hardy, and it should be pruned back the first year. If you want dried flowers, pick when showing color but before fully open; tie in bunches and hang in a cool, airy place. One of the most famous of all herbs, 'Hidcote' is used most often in sachets in the home and for perfumes! * Dwarf * Cold hardy * Pale gray, blue-green foliage
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| Hosta - Key West - Sale Price: $42.75 Hosta Key West, Hosta 'Key West', is a member of the 'Americana Series'. This very large, fast growing Hosta is a cross between Hosta 'Elatior' and 'High Noon'. Lavender flowers are formed in early summer. Hosta 'Key West' is a lovely plant with its smooth heart shaped leaves and pleasing gold color. The bright gold, heart-shaped leaves are very large and form a clump of foliage that when mature, will reach over 6' across! 'Key West', 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 'Key West', 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. Being one of the largest gold Hostas, 'Key West' is a shockingly beautiful and superb shade plant with a tropical flair! * Large plant * Low maintenance * Slug resistant |
| Dwarf Joe Pye Weed - Little Joe - Sale Price: $39.95 The Little Joe-Pye Weed, 'Eupatorium purpureum', is a wonderful lavender purple bloomer that stands 4’ tall with a plant spread the 29-35”. The “Little Joe’ plant has dark green leaves, and by midsummer it is covered with dome-shaped heads of lavender flowers. Having a more compact growing habit, it produces 4' tall and stiff stems to prevent flopping later in the year. Not only does “Little Joe’ grow to a manageable size in the garden, but its dwarf stature keeps the butterflies at eye level for our enjoyment! ‘Little Joe-Pye Weed’ is more compact and shorter than other perennials in its family. With beautiful wine red stems that develop large green leaves, it is a definite attractor to butterflies and bees, and it is deer resistant. Eupatorium ‘Little Joe-Pye Weed’ should be planted in full sun, but can tolerate some afternoon shade. Make sure it has a moist, well-drained area for optimal success, and give this colorful plant some space to grow. Combine ‘Little Joe Pye Weed’ with Rudbeckia ‘Black Eyed Susan’, Aster ‘Woods Purple’, ornamental grasses or in a perennial border for a great background! * Hardy * Dwarf * Attracts butterflies |
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| Grass - Prairie Blues Little Bluestem - Sale Price: $64.25 The Little Bluestem Grass' Prairie Blues', Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues', is an improved selection of one of the most prevalent native grasses in the eastern United States. It displays consistent grey-blue, ribbon-like foliage that takes on hues of orange and red as the season transitions to autumn. This warm season grass has sturdy, narrow stems with an upright habit. 'Prairie Blues' thrives in hot, dry areas and' is a great choice if you are looking to restore an eroded site, or for a plant that will grow in hot, dry areas where other plants have a hard time surviving. Grasses play an important role in a garden design. The great features of this ornamental grass, blue foliage and fall color, is a great addition to the design. Little Bluestem Prairie Blues is a vigorous, long-lived native grass. Because of the ease of care, drought tolerance, winter beauty and the way it adjusts to various soils and climates. 'Prairie Blues' is a must have! Prairie Blues is deer resistant and attracts butterflies and birds feast on the seeds! |
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