Dark purple single stars. Ruffled, pencil white edges are traced by a thin outline of red/purple. Great Bloomer!
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Dark purple single stars. Ruffled, pencil white edges are traced by a thin outline of red/purple. Great Bloomer! more

Semi-double to double white frilled star with mauve-pink edge. Dark green, serrated leaves with red back. Standard. Culture of African violets is specific but not difficult. The main concerns are listed here: SOIL – Pot into a mix of equal parts of peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. "Violet" soils are not necessarily good for violets! Go by the ingredients, not the label! A bag of good soil should feel like a nice, fluffy, soft, pillow. Repot to freshen soil about every 6 months, but do not use larger than a 5 inch pot, and avoid deep pots. WATER – Use lukewarm water when soil feels dry to the touch. Water at the base without splashing, to avoid spotting foliage. LIGHT – Adequate light is important for good growth and bloom. Try to provide bright light, but not hot sun, for 8 hours each day (supplement if necessary). Turn pots regularly to keep flowers from reaching for the light. Or, place a two-tube fixture about 12-18" above plants for 12-13 hours a day. Under fluorescent light, plants may bloom continuously. FERTILIZER – A "balanced" formula is best, such as 15-15-15. Avoid "bloom boosters." Mix at one-quarter strength and use at every watering. Reduced flowering and paler leaf color indicate too little fertilizer. Pinch spent blooms to encourage the development of more flowers. TEMPERATURE - Generally violets prefer between 60-80 degrees, although they will tolerate somewhat out of this range. They like moderate humidity too. If you are comfortable, so are they. GROOMING - Do not allow extra crowns, or "suckers" to form. This will spoil that natural, flat, round appearance, and prevent it from blooming to its full potential. Most violets look and bloom best with about 3 to 4 rows of leaves.
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Semi-double to double white frilled star with mauve-pink edge. Dark green, serrated leaves with red back. Standard. Culture of African ... more

Soft pink semi-double to double pansy, broadly outlined in dark maroon, speckled lavender fantasy. Standard size plant. Culture of African violets is specific but not difficult. The main concerns are listed here: SOIL – Pot into a mix of equal parts of peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. WATER – Use lukewarm water that was allowed to stand for 48 hours to evaporate the chlorine. Water at the base without splashing foliage, to avoid spotting foliage. Keep evenly moist. LIGHT – Light affects flowering. Turn pots regularly to keep flowers from reaching for the light. Place 3 feet from a south- or west-facing window for the right winter lighting. In spring and summer, an east facing window is preferred. If this light cannot be maintained for eight hours, consider growing under fluorescent lights. FERTILIZER – Fertilize with a higher phosphorus (middle) number, as 15-30-15. Mix at one-quarter strength and use at every watering. Reduced flowering and paler leaf color indicate too little fertilizer. Pinch spent blooms to encourage the development of more flowers.
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Soft pink semi-double to double pansy, broadly outlined in dark maroon, speckled lavender fantasy. Standard size plant. Culture of African ... more

SNEAK PEEK - NEW FOR 2021 Single, dark coral pansy, with a lightly fluted white edge. 
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SNEAK PEEK - NEW FOR 2021 Single, dark coral pansy, with a lightly fluted white edge.  more

SNEAK PEEK - NEW FOR 2021 Single, dark coral pansy, with a lightly fluted white edge. 
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SNEAK PEEK - NEW FOR 2021 Single, dark coral pansy, with a lightly fluted white edge.  more

Huge blossoms of two-toned lavender, single and semidouble stars, upon strong, medium green, plain foliage, form a superb show plant you will want to grow.
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Huge blossoms of two-toned lavender, single and semidouble stars, upon strong, medium green, plain foliage, form a superb show plant ... more

Huge blossoms of two-toned lavender, single and semidouble stars, upon strong, medium green, plain foliage, form a superb show plant you will want to grow.
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Huge blossoms of two-toned lavender, single and semidouble stars, upon strong, medium green, plain foliage, form a superb show plant ... more

SNEAK PEEK - NEW FOR 2021 Light pink single pansies with a heavy glistening effect. The wide raspberry edge is fringed. Compact grower.
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SNEAK PEEK - NEW FOR 2021 Light pink single pansies with a heavy glistening effect. The wide raspberry edge is ... more

Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but they give a high return. Virtually pest free, they can light up the shade garden. Beautiful pink feathery flowers.
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Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but ... more

Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but they give a high return. Virtually pest free, they can light up the shade garden. Beautiful red feathery flowers.
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Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but ... more

Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but they give a high return. Virtually pest free, they can light up the shade garden. Beautiful white feathery flowers, wonderful in the back of the perennial border.
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Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but ... more

This is the plant I had formerly mis-identified as Astrantia, or Masterwort. I finally found someone on a plant ID site who was able to give me the correct ID. Sorry for the confusion! This is actually one of the stranger early spring perennials... Mukdenia rossii. I'm sorry that it doesn't have a common name, since that Latin name is a mouthful. Mukdenia rossii is native to rocky slopes and ravines in China, Manchuria and Korea. It is a compact herbaceous perennial similar to coral bells in habit and height. Palmate medium green leaves are tinged with bronze and attractive throughout the growing season. White, bell-shaped flowers rise above the foliage clump to 16” tall in March and April. Best grown in moist, fertile, well-drained soils in part shade, it appreciates afternoon shade or sun dappled shade in the south. Plants spread over time by short creeping rhizomes, and may self-seed in optimum growing conditions.
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This is the plant I had formerly mis-identified as Astrantia, or Masterwort. I finally found someone on a plant ID ... more

Hardy begonia is a monoecious, clump-forming herbaceous perennial that typically forms a bushy mound of foliage to 2’ tall on branching stems. Large leaves are medium to olive green. Male and female pink flowers (to 1” across) bloom in pendent clusters from July to early fall. These plants prefer part to full shade, and don't like to be dry. The showy flower and spreading habit make it great for woodland naturalizing. Deadhead flowers to extend bloom period. It's a good late summer flowering shade plant which mixes well with hostas and ferns in the shade garden, woodland garden, or shaded border. Plants may also self-seed. New season growth is usually late to appear.
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Hardy begonia is a monoecious, clump-forming herbaceous perennial that typically forms a bushy mound of foliage to 2’ tall on ... more

Hardy begonia is a monoecious, clump-forming herbaceous perennial that typically forms a bushy mound of foliage to 2’ tall on branching stems. Large leaves are medium to olive green. Male and female pink flowers (to 1” across) bloom in pendent clusters from July to early fall. These plants prefer part to full shade, and don't like to be dry. The showy flower and spreading habit make it great for woodland naturalizing. Deadhead flowers to extend bloom period. It's a good late summer flowering shade plant which mixes well with hostas and ferns in the shade garden, woodland garden, or shaded border. Plants may also self-seed. New season growth is usually late to appear.
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Hardy begonia is a monoecious, clump-forming herbaceous perennial that typically forms a bushy mound of foliage to 2’ tall on ... more

Bergenia cordifolia, commonly called pigsqueak, is a clump-forming perennial primarily grown as a ground cover. Features large rosettes of leathery, glossy, toothed, rounded, dark green leaves (to 10" long by 8" wide) which are heart-shaped at the base. Leaves typically form a thick, slowly-spreading clump of foliage to 12" tall. Foliage turns purplish-bronze in winter. Small dark pink flowers in dense panicles appear within or above the foliage on stout stalks to 16" tall in April. Leaves are often used in floral arrangements. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part to full shade. Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, hummusy ones. Evergreen but may suffer some winter damage, which should be removed in late winter to early spring. Promptly remove spent flowering stems.
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Bergenia cordifolia, commonly called pigsqueak, is a clump-forming perennial primarily grown as a ground cover. Features large rosettes of leathery, ... more

A pink variety developed by the University of Arkansas combining resistance to Fusarium wilt and to radial cracking. It is a cross of Gulf state market and Pink Shipper; outyields both parents. Deep globe shape, high in slicing quality and mild flavor rivalling the old "Beefsteak" variety. Plants are compact, semi-determinate and give good fruit coverage. Best adapted for staked growing and used fresh market or home gardens. 80 days.
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A pink variety developed by the University of Arkansas combining resistance to Fusarium wilt and to radial cracking. It is ... more

Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of color to any spot in your garden. This one is larger and not as dark as the other variety we offer. Coral Bells begin blooming in midspring and continue through the summer months. We suggest dead-heading to prolong the bloom season. Will grow in any well-drained alkaline soil. They generally prefer part shade, especially in our heat. They are drought tolerant, very cold hardy (Zone 4), and many of them will even stay evergreen through the winter.
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Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of ... more

Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of color to any spot in your garden. This one is larger and not as dark as the other variety we offer. Coral Bells begin blooming in midspring and continue through the summer months. We suggest dead-heading to prolong the bloom season. Will grow in any well-drained alkaline soil. They generally prefer part shade, especially in our heat. They are drought tolerant, very cold hardy (Zone 4), and many of them will even stay evergreen through the winter.
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Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of ... more

Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of color to any spot in your garden. This one is much smaller & has medium green foliage and stunning bright red flowers. Coral Bells begin blooming in midspring and continue through the summer months. We suggest dead-heading to prolong the bloom season. Will grow in any well-drained alkaline soil. They generally prefer part shade, especially in our heat. They are drought tolerant, very cold hardy (Zone 4), and many of them will even stay evergreen through the winter.
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Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of ... more

Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of color to any spot in your garden. This one is much smaller & has medium green foliage and stunning bright red flowers. Coral Bells begin blooming in midspring and continue through the summer months. We suggest dead-heading to prolong the bloom season. Will grow in any well-drained alkaline soil. They generally prefer part shade, especially in our heat. They are drought tolerant, very cold hardy (Zone 4), and many of them will even stay evergreen through the winter.
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Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of ... more

Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of color to any shady spot in your garden. This one is smaller than the others I offer, with very light green foliage. Coral Bells begin blooming in May and continue through the summer months. We suggest dead-heading to prolong the bloom season. Will grow in any well-drained alkaline soil. They generally prefer part shade, especially in our heat. They are drought tolerant, very cold hardy (Zone 4), and many of them will even stay evergreen through the winter.
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Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of ... more

Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of color to any shady spot in your garden. This one is smaller than the others I offer, with very light green foliage. Coral Bells begin blooming in May and continue through the summer months. We suggest dead-heading to prolong the bloom season. Will grow in any well-drained alkaline soil. Best results are achieved when grown in part shade. They are drought tolerant, very cold hardy (Zone 4), and many of them will even stay evergreen through the winter.
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Also known as Alum Root, Heuchera is a beautiful genus of perennial foliage plants that will add a punch of ... more

Dianthus is deer resistant and multiplies readily. Along with well drained soil, select a site with neutral to alkaline soil pH. Dianthus will not tolerate wet soils, especially in the winter. Remove spent blooms on tall varieties or cut back mounding plants after they flower to encourage rebloom. Dianthus plants need good air circulation and they should not be heavily mulched.
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Dianthus is deer resistant and multiplies readily. Along with well drained soil, select a site with neutral to alkaline soil ... more

Dianthus is deer resistant and multiplies readily. Along with well drained soil, select a site with neutral to alkaline soil pH. Dianthus will not tolerate wet soils, especially in the winter. Remove spent blooms on tall varieties or cut back mounding plants after they flower to encourage rebloom. Dianthus plants need good air circulation and they should not be heavily mulched.
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Dianthus is deer resistant and multiplies readily. Along with well drained soil, select a site with neutral to alkaline soil ... more

Dormant elderberry cuttings ready to be planted in your garden in early spring! These cuttings are from North American Elderberry plants cultivated on the South Cumberland Plateau. These are improved varieties that were selected around the United States for bigger berries and better flavor. Cuttings have been treated with OMRI-approved dormant oil to minimize pest problems. Adams was selected in New York in the 1920s; it is indeterminate and has medium berries. A good, tried and true variety. Find further information about planting and cultivation here: http://www.centerforagroforestry.org/profit/2014GrowingElderberryGuide.pdf For additional information and wholesale pricing, please contact scpelderberries@gmail.com
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Dormant elderberry cuttings ready to be planted in your garden in early spring! These cuttings are from North American Elderberry ... more