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...
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...
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...
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
On the other side of this same garden is a grouping of orange flowering perennials! Orange flowers are so charming and bright, especially as the morning sun shines across the garden and the bees arrive for their first visit of the day. One of my favorite orange flowering hot/dry plants tha...
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 ...