They are the very first shade-loving perennials to bloom in the spring… and they are the first plant I need to cut back in the fall. Other than cutting them back in the fall, they require no other maintenance! If you’re like me and love the LOOK of beautiful flowers without all th...
Climate change and shifts in spring phenology of three horticultural woody perennials in northeastern USA. International Journal of Biometeorology, 49, 303–309. Wolkovich EM, Cook BI, Allen JM, Crimmins TM, Betancourt JL, Travers SE, Pau S, Regetz J, Davies TJ, Kraft NJ (2012). Warming...
Ivy geraniums are a summer favorite and can be commonly found in hanging baskets each season. Even though they are called ivy geraniums, these plants aren’t geraniums at all. Instead, they are actually members of thePelargonium genus, which are evergreen perennialsnative to South Africa. Due ...
Perennials Plant NameCommon NameNotesHardy ZonePriceOrder Acaena inermis‘Purpurea’ Purple Goose Leaf Blooms June–July. 6 $9.50 Acaena saccaticupula Blue Goose Leaf Blooms June–July. 6 $9.50 Acanthus caroli-alexandri Blooms June–July. 6 $12.75 SOLD OUT! Acanthus mollis‘Rue Ledan’ (Latifoli...
Botanical Name: Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' Mature Width: 15-25ft Mature Height: 20-35ft Grows Well In: Zones4-7 Sun Needs: Full Sun Water Needs: Moderate Growth Rate: Fast, Medium Flower Color: Red Flowering Season: Spring
This is one of those ever blooming perennials that the bees love. It does require a few minutes of deadheading every other day to keep it blooming from mid-summer until frost. I’m a big fan of deadheading everything from California poppies to Larkspur to Catmint – they will all rebloom...
Prized for their colorful, stunning foliage, rex begonias (Begonia rex-cultorum) prefer more shade than other begonias and thrive in part- to full-shade situations. Hardy in USDA zones 10 to 12, the tender perennials do well with 4 to 6 hours of shade or more. Very early morning sun ...
While most plants need only need some sunshine throughout the day, others love being in the sun all day. Sun loving plants can fill spots where you need some life or color in the garden.
Perennials Plant NameCommon NameNotesHardy ZonePriceOrder Acanthus caroli-alexandri Blooms June–July. 6 $12.75 SOLD OUT! Acanthus mollis‘Rue Ledan’ (Latifolius Group) Blooms June–July 7 $12.75 Acanthus‘Morning′s Candle’ Bear′s Breeches Blooms June-July 6 $14.00 Acanthus spinosus Blooms ...