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Perennials
Gaura Siskiyou Pink ‘Siskiyou Pink’ Gaura requires full sun in a well-drained area with average to rich soil and is very drought tolerant. ‘Siskiyou Pink’ Gaura looks great on a rocky ledge, near bricks and stones, near Sedum 'Autumn Joy' or small dahlias. It's also enchanted with pink bush roses and as a contrast to plants with big fleshy leaves. The Gaura 'Siskiyou Pink', Gaura lindheimeri, has numerous butterfly-shapes maroon flowers opening to reddish pink flowers that bloom from last spring to early summer. With a plant height of 24” and a width of 24-36”, it is definite addition to any perennial garden. A major attraction to butterflies, it continues to bloom through the first hard frosts of autumn into winter.
Coral Bells Obsidian Coral Bells are grown more for their foliage color but the small blooms that they contain will attract hummingbirds. Plant the Obsidian with Coral Bells Lime Ricky, Marmalade or Peach Flambe for a fantastic color contrast. The Coral Bells Obsidian, Heuchera 'Obsidian' (PP14,836), with it's Jet Black leaves, has the darkest foilage to date of the Coral Bells. Like most Coral Bells, it thrives in partial sunlight but once established it will also grow in shade. Use this coral bell as a ground cover, in rock gardens, as a border plant or as an edger along paths and walkways.
Coreopsis Autumn Blush Autumn Blush is a long blooming plant that has beautiful yellow flowers with a burgundy colored eye turning to all burgundy in the fall. It tolerates the heat and humidity extremely well and flowers best in a sunny location. Coreopsis Autumn Blush looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. It should be cut back in late summer to extend the bloom period. The Coreopsis Autumn Blush, Coreopsis 'Autumn Blush' (PPAF) is a wonderful new variety to the Coreopsis family.
Daylily Rosy Returns The Daylily Rosy Returns, Hemerocallis 'Rosy Returns' (Apps, '99,PP9779), is a dwarf variety that has large 4 inch bright rose flowers with a dark pink eye and yellow throat on green foliage. Rosy Returns will bloom from June until frost and may be hardy all the way to zone 2. It can survive harsh conditions that many other plants can not and prefers full sun for the best performance. 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.
Hosta Revolution The Hosta Revolution, Hosta 'Revolution', is a sport of the popular hosta Loyalist which in turn is a sport of the hosta Patriot. It is considered one of the most distinctive hosta's to be released in years. The lavender flowers of this hosta appear on 20 inch stems, however hosta’s are not known for their flowers. Revolution will tolerate shade to partial sun and should be planted in any moist, well-drained spot. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener.
Hosta Guacamole Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Guacamole is no exception. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. A great choice for any beginner gardener. Guacamole needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot. The Hosta Guacamole, Hosta 'Guacamole', is a medium sized hosta that has yellowish leaves with a wid green margin and stems producing white colored flowers.
Geranium Hocus Pocus For best results, soil should be of average to moist and well-drained. There is an attaction to bees and butterflies and it is very disease and deer resistant.
Salvia Plumosa The Salvia ‘Plumosa’, Salvia nemorosa, has glowing purple stems loaded with deep, double purple flowers that bloom from June to October. It has a plant height of 18” and a spread of 18-24” and stays in excellent compact form. ‘Plumosa’ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant.
Salvia Purple Rain The Salvia ‘Purple Rain’, Salvia verticillata, has glowing purple stems loaded with masses of deep purple flowers that bloom from June to October. Salvia ‘Purple Rain’ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area. ‘Purple Rain’ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant.
Iris Butter And Sugar Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’ is one of the most easily grown Iris’. Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’ prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade. This Iris needs plenty of water throughout the season to continue to looks its best.
Leopard Plant Othello It must have moist soil and should never be allowed to dry out.
Sea Thrift Splendins This plant is very floriferous in spring and early summer.
Veronica Goodness Grows Speedwell Veronica is great for the first time gardener plus it is deer resistant.
Hosta Sum And Substance ‘Sum and Substance’ was named Hosta of the Year in 2004, and one can see why.
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