Dramatic scarlet-red flowers rise on dark stems. A well-branched narrow 8-10” habit offers a columnar appearance to boldly add color where no perennial has fit before. Well-suited for use in rain gardens, around ponds and streams and other moist areas. Spires will live long and prosper from mid-summer into fall. A must-have perennial. Resistance is…
The flowers are a brilliant orange-red – like molten lava flowing from the volcano, Mt. Vesuvius. They are simple, with 5 deeply notched petals, but they are quite showy because they occur in heads (cymes) held well above the foliage, which maximizes their effect.
Brilliantly colored spring flowers on a grass like plant, for garden or container. Great for wildflower gardens, or as cut flowers. Blooms May to June. Drought tolerant once established.
Not to be confused with the noxious weed, Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria). An outstanding British selection, this will spread moderately to form a small patch. More refined than the typical green-leaved form, the variegated leaves remain attractive all season long, with bold margins of creamy-yellow. Spikes of starry yellow flowers contrast beautifully with the foliage….
Shiny golden trailing foliage brightens any garden. Lime green leaves are nearly iridescent in the sun. A colorful, easy-care choice for mixed containers or groundcover.
Mazus reptans is semi-evergreen to dormant. The foliage is light green, oval shaped up to 2 in length. Mazus roots as it creeps providing fast coverage. It prefers consistent moisture but not wet feet. Ok to dry out for short periods but it is not drought tolerant. Blooms lavender in the Spring early Summer. Mazus…
Relatively large flowers for its compact habit. Tubular petals form spiky whorled violet-purple blossoms over tight, well-branched foliage. From the Balmy™ Series, they extend the Monarda season with earlier flowering. Abundant bold-colored flowers. Tops for mildew resistance. A member of the mint family, it is native to North America. Monarda Balmy Purple is a fast-growing,…
Royal purple flowers bloom all summer on sturdy stems and strut their stuff with no staking. We like to crow about the mildew-resistant foliage too! Their vibrant color and endearing shaggy blossoms provide nice texture and contrast to surrounding summer blooming perennials. Monarda Purple Rooster adds a nice color addition to the Monarda family. Foliage…
Pretty in pink – the spiky blossoms, like the finale of a fireworks display, explode into bloom among the well-branched foliage. A carefree, strong grower; give it plenty of room to stretch. From the Balmy™ Series, they extend the Monarda season with earlier flowering. Abundant bold-colored flowers. Tops for mildew resistance. A member of the…
Blue Stocking produces rich, purple-blue blooms that last from mid summer through fall. Highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bumblebees and the unique hummingbird moth, plant Blue Stocking in a large swath (or give it room to spread and naturalize) to see the most pollinator activity. Aromatic, mildew-resistant foliage repels deer. (Monarda)
The plants explode with very large frilly red flowers just as summer begins. Monarda Jacob Cline is considered to be the very best red variety on the market. Hummingbirds love them! A carefree strong grower. Exquisite when paired with Achillea or Russian Sage. These tall plants add vertical accent to the back-of-the border. Their whimsical…
The Upscale™ Pink Chenille Bee Balm is a clump-forming plant with an upright growth habit. Feature this lovely flowering perennial in beds, borders, or containers. The flowers and the foliage emit a sweet smell, so feature it near a door, walkway, or outdoor entertaining space to enjoy the plant fully. Dark green foliage provides a…
Large cherry red flowers. The tallest variety in the collection. Newly emerging foliage has a bronze cast. Well-branched stems support a second flush of flowers that extends the length of bloom.