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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 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

Penstemons come from areas with rough growing conditions and should never be exposed to wet or damp earth. A thin, rocky soil in full sun is best. Penstemon species are often used in xeriscape landscaping, as many are native to desert or alpine regions and thus quite hardy. Native Americans long used Penstemon roots to relieve toothache. Foliage is evergreen in warmer climates. Tubular flowers are in clusters atop strong stems, somewhat like foxglove, and blooming from spring into summer. Plants are best set out in groups so that a mass of flowers is in view. Cut back each stem after flowering to a place just above a set of leaves that show new growth. You may get another flowering later in the summer or early fall. Wait until all chance of a freeze is over, then cut back your penstemon, leaving stems that are just 6 inches long. This way, the plant will bush out and have a more compact form.
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Penstemons come from areas with rough growing conditions and should never be exposed to wet or damp earth. A thin, ... more

Penstemons come from areas with rough growing conditions and should never be exposed to wet or damp earth. A thin, rocky soil in full sun is best. Penstemon species are often used in xeriscape landscaping, as many are native to desert or alpine regions and thus quite hardy. Native Americans long used Penstemon roots to relieve toothache. Foliage is evergreen in warmer climates. Tubular flowers are in clusters atop strong stems, somewhat like foxglove, and blooming from spring into summer. Plants are best set out in groups so that a mass of flowers is in view. Cut back each stem after flowering to a place just above a set of leaves that show new growth. You may get another flowering later in the summer or early fall. Wait until all chance of a freeze is over, then cut back your penstemon, leaving stems that are just 6 inches long. This way, the plant will bush out and have a more compact form.
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Penstemons come from areas with rough growing conditions and should never be exposed to wet or damp earth. A thin, ... more

Penstemons come from areas with rough growing conditions and should never be exposed to wet or damp earth. A thin, rocky soil in full sun is best. Penstemon species are often used in xeriscape landscaping, as many are native to desert or alpine regions and thus quite hardy. Native Americans long used Penstemon roots to relieve toothache. Foliage is evergreen in warmer climates. Tubular flowers are in clusters atop strong stems, somewhat like foxglove, and blooming from spring into summer. Plants are best set out in groups so that a mass of flowers is in view. Cut back each stem after flowering to a place just above a set of leaves that show new growth. You may get another flowering later in the summer or early fall. Wait until all chance of a freeze is over, then cut back your penstemon, leaving stems that are just 6 inches long. This way, the plant will bush out and have a more compact form.
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Penstemons come from areas with rough growing conditions and should never be exposed to wet or damp earth. A thin, ... 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

Buttonbush grows as a multi-stemmed shrub or small tree that can reach heights of 5 to 12 feet or more and widths of 4 to 8 feet. This deciduous species boasts glossy, dark green leaves that form whorls. Although it does not add fall color to your landscape, buttonbush makes up for that lack during its June to September flowering period. Buttonbush flowers are unusual 1-inch globes of densely-packed, tiny white or pinkish flowers that cover the shrub. The blooms are long-lasting with extremely long pistils that protrude in a delicate “fringe" around the flower head. The fragrant flower heads are a magnet for pollinators of many types, especially bees and butterflies. Buttonbush is an important adult food source for two sphinx moths found in our area: Titan sphinx moth (Aellopos titan) and hydrangea sphinx moth (Darapsa versicolor). The shrub is considered of special value by the Pollinator Program of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Honeybees and native bees produce honey from the buttonbush nectar and pollen. After blooming, the flower heads become attractive red, ball shaped fruits composed of multiple, tiny, two-seeded nutlets which persist through the winter. Birds consume the seeds, and the shrub itself is considered to be moderately deer resistant. Buttonbush grows very well in wet soils including flood conditions and shallow standing water and adapts to a wide range of soil types. Its foliage and flowers are very attractive in rain gardens and along ponds or creeks and can be planted for erosion control. Pruning is not necessary but can be completed in the early spring to shape the plant. If the buttonbush becomes unmanageable, cut it to the ground and allow it to rejuvenate. Buttonbush has no serious insect or disease problems.
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Buttonbush grows as a multi-stemmed shrub or small tree that can reach heights of 5 to 12 feet or more ... more

Pelargonium graveolens Citrosa - Mosquito Plant A citrus-scented geranium, this is a great house or patio plant, especially in containers. Be careful not to over-fertilize because too much nitrogen can reduce the fragrance of the leaves. Although the oil from crushed leaves may have some ability to discourage mosquitoes, the plants alone are grown more for their refreshing scent than as a mosquito repellent. Place citronella near a gate or path where you brush against the leaves as you walk by, or in a pot where children can rub the leaves to enjoy their fragrance. Plants are vigorous growers and drought tolerant. Be sure to move indoors before frost.
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Pelargonium graveolens Citrosa - Mosquito Plant A citrus-scented geranium, this is a great house or patio plant, especially in containers. ... more

Native to Europe's high meadows and mountain slopes of the Alps, Aquilegia alpina, commonly known as Alpine Columbine, is a compact species with charming, bright violet-blue, bonnet-shaped, nodding flowers (2-3 in. wide; 5-7 cm), which rise elegantly on slender stems above a lovely fern-like, blue-green foliage. Columbines bloom in early to mid-spring They like medium to light watering once established in poor to average, but well-drained soil. Partial shade is preferred, but full sun is tolerated with slightly more watering. The highly attractive blooms are long-lasting cut flowers. Consider adding Aquilegia to rock gardens, shady borders, or in masses along walks or drives.
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Native to Europe's high meadows and mountain slopes of the Alps, Aquilegia alpina, commonly known as Alpine Columbine, is a ... 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 spot in your garden. This one is smaller & blacker than 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 smaller & blacker than 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

Large-Flower Tickseed is a native perennial wildflower in the aster family, found in eastern Canada and much of the United States, especially the south-central part of the country. It has very showy bright yellow flowers and blooms from late spring to late summer. Deadhead the spent flowers to prolong the blooming season. It is clump-forming and grows 1-3 feet tall and wide. Plant in full sun to part shade, in dry to medium, well-drained soils. Thrives in poor, sandy or rocky soils and is drought tolerant once established.
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Large-Flower Tickseed is a native perennial wildflower in the aster family, found in eastern Canada and much of the United ... more

This lovely perennial will delight you with bright yellow blooms all spring and well into summer. Continue to deadhead the plants to extend the flowering season. Dwarf Coreopsis is an excellent choice for rock gardens, edging or borders. Plant in full sun to part shade.
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This lovely perennial will delight you with bright yellow blooms all spring and well into summer. Continue to deadhead the ... more

Daylilies are rugged & adaptable, surviving for many years. Each plant produces an abundance of flower buds that open over a long period of time. Daylilies are useful in the perennial flower border, planted in large masses, or as a ground cover on slopes. They grow best in full sun, but will tolerate light shade during the hottest part of the day. This variety is a compact plant, reaching a height of 12". It re-blooms over a long period from May-July, with fragrant, orange, trumpet-shaped flowers.
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Daylilies are rugged & adaptable, surviving for many years. Each plant produces an abundance of flower buds that open over ... more

Daylilies are rugged & adaptable, surviving for many years. Each plant produces an abundance of flower buds that open over a long period of time. Daylilies are useful in the perennial flower border, planted in large masses, or as a ground cover on slopes. They grow best in full sun, but will tolerate light shade during the hottest part of the day. This variety is a compact plant, reaching a height of 12". It re-blooms over a long period from May-July, with fragrant golden-yellow flowers.
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Daylilies are rugged & adaptable, surviving for many years. Each plant produces an abundance of flower buds that open over ... 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

Dug this spring from a grove in my yard and potted in gallon pots. These are first-year plants, still small, and may not bloom till next year. But they are well rooted, unlike the cuttings sold elsewhere. This native shrub, American Elder or Sambucus canadensis, has been known for its delicious fruit (for use in jellies, pies or wine) since native American times. It has more recently been used in landscapes for its spectacular blossoms and dramatically colored berries. The Elderberry is also a fantastic wildlife habitat, providing both shelter for small animals and a healthy food source. Elderberries are both drought and cold-tolerant, adapt to almost any soil type and most drainage conditions and have few pests. They grow 6 to 12 feet high in an oval or rounded shape. The white flower clusters are generally 6 to 10 inches in diameter and are very showy with a nice fragrance. The fruit, which is pleasantly tart but high in vitamin C, is a smooth round berry measuring three-sixteenths-inch in diameter growing in broad flat clusters. Grows in zones: 3 - 9
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Dug this spring from a grove in my yard and potted in gallon pots. These are first-year plants, still small, ... more

This lovely fern grows around 12-18" tall and slowly multiplies to form a large clump 24" across. The fronds are approximately 18" long and are a soft-grey metallic color with hints of red and blue, especially in spring. The center stem is red so the contrast is excellent. This variety has more burgundy color at all seasons than the other one I offer. This fern prefers partial rather than deep shade, and is an excellent contrast plant to other shade perennials, such as Hosta, bleeding hearts, columbines, astilbe, and heuchera.
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This lovely fern grows around 12-18" tall and slowly multiplies to form a large clump 24" across. The fronds are ... more

This taller fern features brilliant violet-red stems that keep their color from spring through fall and turn the long, lacy green fronds above them into a glittering canopy! A hardy native American shade-lover that combines well with just about everything in the border.
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This taller fern features brilliant violet-red stems that keep their color from spring through fall and turn the long, lacy ... more

Ostrich fern is popular for its erect stature and graceful arching fronds (leaves) resembling huge ostrich feathers, up to 5 feet long and 3 feet wide. Each frond is cut into numerous leaflets and subleaflets. As they mature they spread at the tip, creating a lovely canopy effect. Ostrich fern is very easy to grow in a variety of light exposures, but prefers shade or partial shade. It colonizes fairly fast by spreading rhizomes, eventually forming large, glorious colonies, but rarely becomes invasive. Ostrich fern grows best in moist, rich soil conditions but tolerates occasional drought when established. It's excellent around a pond or in a damp border. Few plants impart such a light, airy, cooling effect in the landscape, or provide such a range of foliage textures for the garden, as Ostrich fern. Fiddleheads are edible, and this is the preferred species to eat. However, it should only be eaten in moderation as all ferns contain varying amounts of carcinogenic compounds. The plant is not evergreen, but the fertile fronds turn black and persist through the winter. They perform better and better with age. Do not plant too deep; set the crowns at or just below soil level. A year-round mulch is recommended. Zones 2-7, and native south to Virginia and Missouri.
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Ostrich fern is popular for its erect stature and graceful arching fronds (leaves) resembling huge ostrich feathers, up to 5 ... more

Thelypteris kunthii, the southern river (wood) fern, is as the name implies native to the southern part of the U.S. and ranges southward through Mexico, Central and South America as far as northern Brazil. The gracefully arching fronds of this fern are lime to medium-green in color and grow 2 1/2-3 ft. high by 8-12 in. wide. They form a mass of dense, deciduous, lanceolate to triangular foliage. The foliage is almost twice cut and the pinnae taper to a point. The species takes on a bronze cast as winter approaches. Extremely heat tolerant, it is a very popular and reliable subject for a quick cover in southern gardens. Although it can withstand drought, for the best ornamental display it prefers moisture rich compost with light shade. Wood Fern can add texture to a shade garden throughout the year and is great for wetland and water garden habitat.
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Thelypteris kunthii, the southern river (wood) fern, is as the name implies native to the southern part of the U.S. ... more

The slow-growing, evergreen Japanese Tassel Fern likes full to partial shade, and wet or constantly moist soil, where it will attain a height and width of 2 feet. Its short creeping rhizome sometimes forms a small trunk, covered in large cinnamon brown scales which give the base of the plant a "shaggy" appearance. The unfurling croziers hang down at their tips, giving them a drooping, tassel-like shape typical of this genus. Its delicate, fine textured bipinnate fronds,dependability, and hardiness make it an elegant addition to a shady woodland setting. Create a Japanese Serenity Garden with mixed ferns, colored foliage trees, and reflecting ponds. Plant in mass as a groundcover under flowering shrubs or in a container garden to be placed in light-challenged atriums and courtyards. Unfurling fronds add a hint of architectural flavor, making this a versatile plant in any shady area of your garden. It combines well with Carex, Heuchera and other ferns.
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The slow-growing, evergreen Japanese Tassel Fern likes full to partial shade, and wet or constantly moist soil, where it will ... more

Foam flowers are colonial, spreading their growth by rhizomes, as well as by seed, and are a popular choice for ground cover in shade gardens. It is similar in appearance to Coral Bells, and, like Coral Bells, prefers light to dense shade in well-drained soils that retain some moisture. The shallow root system of this plant makes a happy companion of deep rooted natives such as Solomon's Seal and Cardinal Flowers. Bottle brush-like flowers appear in mid spring and are sporadic throughout the summer. This plant has a high tannin content, making it a natural astringent. Native Americans made leaf tea to cure mouth sores and eye ailments. Root tea was used to treat diarrhea, as well as made into a poultice for topical wounds.
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Foam flowers are colonial, spreading their growth by rhizomes, as well as by seed, and are a popular choice for ... more