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Coral Bells - Palace Purple
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Heuchera micrantha
The Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’, Heuchera micrantha, also known as Alumroot or Coral Bell, is one of the most popular Coral Bells on the market. Being named Perennial of the Year in 1991, one can see why. With its unique deep purple foliage, fading to bronzy green in hot summers and its dark red stems, makes it a little different than the rest. In the springtime, small pinkish and white flowers appear that last into the summer, however, Coral Bells are not known for their flowers, but their foliage. Palace Purple has a plant spread of 10-15” and a height of 12-18”. It is best to grow ‘Palace Purple’ in medium wet, well-drained soils, in full shade. (It can tolerate some morning sun. ) ‘Palace Purples’ looks especially good around the edge of borders, near variegated plants, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover.

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$21.95

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AKA: Heuchera micrantha
Sun Explosure: Full Shade

 
 
Coral Bells - Plum Pudding
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Heuchera 'Plum Pudding'
The Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’, Heuchera x ‘Plum Pudding’, also known as a Coral Bell and Alumroot, has unique pewter gray and silver foliage with undercurrents of deep purple. In the spring time, small green and maroon flowers appear that last into the summer, however, Coral Bells are not known for their flowers, but their foliage. ‘Plum Pudding’ has a plant spread of 18-24” and a height of 12”. It is best to grow ‘Plum Puddings’ in medium wet, well-drained soils, in full shade. (It can tolerate some morning sun. ) ‘Plum Pudding’ looks especially good around the edge of borders, near variegated plants, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover. Great for a beginner gardener.

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$23.95

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AKA: Heuchera 'Plum Pudding'
Sun Explosure: Full Shade

 
 
Coral Bells - Purple Petticoats
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Heuchera 'Purple Petticoats'
The Heuchera 'Purple Petticoats', Heuchera micrantha, also known as Coral Bells, Alumroot and Crimson Bells is a robust, stocky Heuchera that's easy and reliable. This plant is simply superb! This new Dan Heims introduction is destined to become one of the best from the entire line of coral bells. The solid dark purple leaf has an intensely ruffled edge. . . simply dramatic! A mass of. 'Purple Petticoats' by a blue hosta would be striking! As in most Coral Bells, the flowers are insignificant The strongly ruffled leaves are a rich chocolate with bright burgundy undersides. Try it in combos with purples, yellows, and reds.

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$11.95

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AKA: Heuchera 'Purple Petticoats'
Sun Explosure: Partial Sun

 
 
Hibiscus - Eruption - PPAF
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Hibiscus 'Eruption'
The Hibiscus 'Eruption', grows to 3' in height and is perfectly names with its explosion of 8" hot pink flowers. It is one of the best bloomers in the Fleming Family of Hibiscus. The oak shaped leaves have purple castings which also make this variety quite unusual. The color of this flower must be seen to be believed. It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. 'Eruption' looks wonderful with grasses, as a background plant or with Hibiscus 'Fantasia' and Hibiscus 'Old Yella'. (PPAF)

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$23.95

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AKA: Hibiscus 'Eruption'
Sun Explosure: Full Sun

 
 
Peony - White
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Paeonia lactiflora
The White Peony, Paeonia lactiflora. Although there are many Peonies on the market in this day and age, at this time we have chosen unnamed varieties, simply pink, red and white. Peonies are one of the best cut flowers and are often used in the Midwest to decorate gravesites on Memorial Day. All of our peonies are widely adaptable to most soils across the country. They bloom in mid spring and have very large, colorful blooms that stand out in the spring garden. Peonies can handle dry to moist sites, and do best in full sun but can handle some light shade. Often thought of a plant used on the farm or out in the country, bring a little bit of that country feeling to your garden. The white peony featured here has a very clean, pure white flower that really is a wonderful specimen in the garden.

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AKA: Paeonia lactiflora
Sun Explosure: Partial Sun

 
 
Thyme - Argentus
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus'
The Thyme 'Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus' displays a pale gray green foliage edged with bright white. This Thyme is a cool-color stunner with a semi-trailing habit. It should be planted in full sun, tolerating some morning shade, in a well-drained area. It does well in dry soils, but prefers a moist location. Itis perfect for rock gardens, near stones or bricks, or along pathways. It is a favorite to honeybees.

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$11.95

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AKA: Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus'
Sun Explosure: Partial Sun

 
 
Hosta - Golden tiara
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Hosta 'Golden 'Tiara'
The Hosta ‘Golden Tiara’ has heart-shaped green leaves with wide chartreuse and white margins foliage, making it very striking. The dusky lavender flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hosta’s are not only known for their flowers. With a plant height of 12” and a spread of 24-36”, ‘Golden Tiara’ provides bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. Hosta ‘Golden Tiara’ needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained area. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular landscape uses. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

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$12.45

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AKA: Hosta 'Golden 'Tiara'
Sun Explosure: Full Shade

 
 
Hosta - Halcyon
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Hosta Tardiana 'Halcyon'
Hosta 'Halcyon', Hosta tardiana, is a vigorous grower and is known as one of the best blue Hosta’s. The classic blue spear shaped foliage makes it very striking. The white to pale lavender flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hosta’s are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 24” and a spread of 32-36”, Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. Hosta ‘Halcyon’ needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained area. ‘Halcyon’ was the 1997 Award of Merit (AGM) winner, one can see why. It is also extremely slug-resistant due to its thick leaves. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses.

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AKA: Hosta Tardiana 'Halcyon'
Sun Explosure: Full Shade

 
 
Hosta - June
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Hosta 'June'
The Hosta 'June', Sport of H. Hacyon, displays leaves with a green edge and are have gold colored centers. The fragrant violet flowers flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hosta’s are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 16” and a spread of 32-36”, this Hosta provides bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. Hosta ‘June’ needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained area. It was the 2001 Hosta of the Year. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses.

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AKA: Hosta 'June'
Sun Explosure: Partial Sun

 
 
Hosta - Lancifolia
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Hosta lancifolia
The Hosta ‘Lancifolia’ was reported to be the first Hosta in America. The oval to lance-shaped, shiny green and slightly wavy foliage, makes this variety very striking. The dark purple flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hosta’s are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 12” and a spread of 32-36”, Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. Hosta ‘Lancifolia’ needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained area. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

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AKA: Hosta lancifolia
Sun Explosure: Full Shade

 
 
Hosta - Patriot
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Hosta fortunei 'Patriot'
The Hosta ‘Patriot’, Hosta fortunei, has heart-shaped, glossy medium green leaves with a large white margin, making this variety very striking. The Hosta flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hosta’s are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 22” and a spread of 36-48”, Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. Hosta ‘Patriot’ needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained area. Hosta ‘Patriot’ was the American Hosta Growers’ Hosta of the Year in 1997, and one can see why. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

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AKA: Hosta fortunei 'Patriot'
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Grass - Dwarf Fountain
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
The Grass 'Dwarf Fountain Grass', Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'. The dwarf fountain grass 'Hameln' is a great grass for a specimen or in mass plantings. The leaves are narrow and arch, add to this seed-heads that resemble bottle brushes which are a rose copper bristly head. It truly gives a fountain like appearance. Ornamental Grasses are gaining in popularity all over the U. S. due to their undemanding nature and long lasting, year round beauty. There is nothing that adds such interesting forms, textures and movement to a garden, than with this diverse plant group. They can be planted along banks of ponds, incorporated into perennial gardens, grouped together, utilized as a ground cover along walkways, paths or on steep banks. They aren't fussy about soil requirements, are drought tolerant as well as insect and disease resistant

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$20.95

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AKA: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
Sun Explosure: Full Sun

 
 
Grass - Dwarf Variegated Ribbon
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Phalaris arundinacea 'Dwarf Garters'
The Grass 'Dwarf Variegated Ribbon grass', Phalaris arundinacea dwarf garters, is an outstanding, upright arching grass. It is similar to 'Strawberries and Cream', except the white-striped foliage loses its pink tint by early summer. It's also better mannered and not as floppy. Showy, soft white flowers rise 6 - 12" above the foliage. Even after the first frost has turned the foliage and flowers a warm beige, their beauty remains throughout the winter. Dwarf Varigated Ribbon grasses are agressive growers. They are pest and disease free.

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AKA: Phalaris arundinacea 'Dwarf Garters'
Sun Explosure: Partial Sun

 
 
Grass - Dwarf White Striped Sweet Flag
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Acorus gramineus Varigatus
The Grass 'Dwarf White Striped Sweet Flag', Acorus gramineus Variegatus, is a mounded, non-invasive rhizone. This old garden favorite loves moist conditions. The arching sword-like foliage will light up shady corners, form attractive mass plantings, or add a bold accent. Sweet Flag is neither a sedge or a grass but a grass-like perennial and does well planted by the side of a pond or any boggy spot. It is evergreen and will grow in light shade or sun.

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AKA: Acorus gramineus Varigatus
Sun Explosure: Partial Sun

 
 
Grass - Evergold Sedge
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Carex hachioensis 'Evergold'
The Grass 'Evergold Sedge', Carex hoshimensis 'Evergold' is a mounded grass. A Japanese sedge that forms a low cascading clump of evergreen leathery leaves with a sunny cream-colored stripe down the center. 'Evergolds' will tolerate dry shade but prefers sites with moist, rich soil. A choice plant for edging or in the rock garden. It is a great container plant as well as a good ground cover

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$12.95

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AKA: Carex hachioensis 'Evergold'
Sun Explosure: Partial Sun

 
 
Grass - Feather Reed
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
The Grass 'Feather Reed Grass', Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster', is a beautiful upright grass. 'Karl Forester' is a cool season grower with dark green, shiny foliage that appears in early spring and lasts until late fall. The flowers appear in June - earlier than many other ornamental grasses. At first they are loose, feathery and pinkish in color, then, through the summer, they become very narrow, gradually turning a wheaten color that lasts through the fall. The flower stems grow bolt upright and stand up beautifully through summer and winter. It grows best in moist, well-drained fertile soil, and does well in moist heavy clay soil. This is a cool-season grass, which allows planting or transplanting in spring or fall. It truly has year-round beauty.

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AKA: Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Sun Explosure: Partial Sun

 
 
Grass - Golden Fruited Sedge
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Carex granularis
The Grass 'Golden Fruited Sedge', Cyperales Cyperaceae Carex aurea, is a mounded sedge grass. A sedge with beautiful silver foliage and showy spring flowers that yield bright yellow fruit. A choice Hosta companion. A very nice tufted perennial grass. Ornamental Grasses are gaining in popularity all over the U. S. due to their undemanding nature and long lasting, year round beauty. There is nothing that adds such interesting forms, textures and movement to a garden, than with this diverse plant group. They can be planted along banks of ponds, incorporated into perennial gardens, grouped together, utilized as a ground cover along walkways, paths or on steep banks. They aren't fussy about soil requirements, are drought tolerant as well as insect and disease resistant

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AKA: Carex granularis
Sun Explosure: Partial Sun

 
 
Hibiscus - Fantasia - USP 11,852 P2
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Hibiscus 'Fantasia'
The Hibiscus 'Fantasia' is one of the most ruffled Hibiscus in its family. The lavender gray flowers are a great contrast with its maple-shaped leaves. It looks great in any setting or grouping. It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. 'Fantasia' looks wonderful with grasses or as a background plant. (USP11,852 P2)

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AKA: Hibiscus 'Fantasia'
Sun Explosure: Full Sun

 
 
Coral Bells - Silver Scrolls
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls'
The Heuchera ‘Silver Scrolls’, Heuchera x ‘Silver Scrolls’,also known as a Coral Bell and Alumroot, has unique plum and silver foliage with deep purple veins, which mature to green. In the springtime, white flowers appear that last into the summer, however, Coral Bells are not known for their flowers, but their foliage. ‘Silver Scrolls’ has a plant spread of 12” and a height of 12-18”. It is best to grow ‘Silver Scrolls’ in medium wet, well-drained soils, in full shade. (It can tolerate some morning sun. ) ‘Silver Scrolls’ look especially good around the edge of borders, near variegated plants, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover.

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AKA: Heuchera 'Silver Scrolls'
Sun Explosure: Partial Sun

 
 
Coral Bells - Snow Angel
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Heuchera sanguinea
The Heuchera ‘Snow Angel’, Heuchera sanguinea,also known as Alumroot or Coral Bell, has unique light green marbled foliage with light cream variegation. In the springtime, pinkish-red flowers appear that last into the summer, however, Coral Bells are not known for their flowers, but their foliage. ‘Snow Angels’ have a plant spread of 12” and a height of 10-15”. It is best to grow ‘Snow Angel’ in medium wet, well-drained soils, in full shade. (It can tolerate some morning sun. ) ‘Snow Angel’ looks especially good around the edge of borders, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover.

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AKA: Heuchera sanguinea
Sun Explosure: Partial Sun

 
 
Coral Bells - Strawberry Swirls
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Heuchera 'Strawberry Swirls'
The Heuchera 'Strawberry Swirl, Heuchera x 'Strawberry Swirl', also known as Coral Bells, Alumroot and Crimson Bells, have ruffled green leaves overlaid with silver veining. They are a lovely background for the gorgeous strawberry pink flowers. What sets this plant off from the others is the very tall (30") stalks of coral-pink blooms which give off a mild fruit aroma. Strawberry Swirls will attract both Hummingbirds and bees. They look especially good around the edge of borders, woodland edges, rock gardens, perennial borders, or in mass to form an attractive ground cover.

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AKA: Heuchera 'Strawberry Swirls'
Sun Explosure: Partial Sun

 
 
Coral Bells - Velvet Night
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Heuchera 'Velvet Night'
The Heuchera 'Velvet Night', Heuchera x 'Velvet Night', also known as Coral Bells, Alumroot and Crimson Bells is the darkest of the dark Coral Bells. This plant virtually glows in the garden or in pots. When underplanted with Lysimachia 'Goldilocks', or contrasted with golden foliaged hostas, this superb perennial really jumps. The slate black leaves display complex overlays of metallic purple. Show stopping when teamed up with any other foliage in light colors. Look closely and you will see that they are also covered with very fine hairs that give them their velvety appearance. Late spring to early summer bloom.

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AKA: Heuchera 'Velvet Night'
Sun Explosure: Partial Sun

 
 
Coreopsis - American Dream
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Coreopsis rosea
The Coreopsis ‘American Dream’, Coreopsis rosea, has a rosy pink daisy-like flower with a yellow center. In the Tickseed family, the dark green fernlike, thin and delicate foliage makes a great contrast to any garden. Blooming from June to October, ‘American Dream’ stands at 15” tall and a plant spread of 18-24”. ‘American Dream’ should be planted in full sun. It is drought-tolerant and tough but does need well-drained soil. It should be cut backing early and late summer to extend the bloom period. Coreopsis ‘American Dream’ looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. It is very effective in naturalized areas, rock and cottage gardens, ground cover or wild gardens. No garden should be without it.

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$20.95

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AKA: Coreopsis rosea
Sun Explosure: Full Sun

 
 
Coreopsis - Crème Brulee
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Coreopsis 'Crème Brulee'
The Coreopsis ‘Crème Brulee’ is new to the market and has bright deep yellow flowers that blooms from June through October. In the Tickseed family, ‘Crème Brulee’ has larger flowers than most Coreopsis in its family. ‘Crème Brulees’ have a plant height of 24” and a spread of 18”. The bright green thread leaf foliage makes a great contrast with the flower color. ‘Crème Brulee’ should be planted in full sun. It is drought-tolerant and tough but does need well-drained soil. The foliage is mildew-resistant and should be cut backing early and late summer to extend the bloom period. Coreopsis ‘Crème Brulee’ looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. (PPAF)

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$22.95

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AKA: Coreopsis 'Crème Brulee'
Sun Explosure: Full Sun

 
 
Hibiscus - Fireball - PPAF
Category: Home/Family> Garden> Perennials> Hibiscus 'Fireball'
The Hibiscus 'Fireball', is the second most popular Fleming Hibiscus on the market today, growing to a height of 3-4'. 'Fireball' has bright burgundy flowers that explode over purplish 'cut-leaved' foliage. It has the best flower in the Fleming Hibiscus species because of its overlapping nature, texture, red color and outer shape components. It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. 'Fireball' looks wonderful with grasses, as a background plant or with Hibiscus 'Old Yella' and Hibiscus 'Torchy' or as an alternative plant to Hibiscus 'Lord Baltimore'. (PPAF)

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AKA: Hibiscus 'Fireball'
Sun Explosure: Full Sun

 
 

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