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Perennials
Thyme Mother Of Thyme It is a favorite to honeybees and has been used in decongestants, as an antiseptic, cough remedy and a digestive aid. Pink to purple blossoms appear in the summer, with a plant height of 8” and a spread of 12-24”. ‘Mother of Thyme’ is perfect for rock gardens, near stones or bricks, or along pathways. The Thyme 'Thymus ‘Mother of Thyme’, Thymus serpyllum, is a fast growing evergreen, ground cover with sweet aroma. ‘Mother of Thyme’ 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.
Coral Bells Obsidian Coral Bells are grown more for their foliage color but the small blooms that they contain will attract hummingbirds. The Coral Bells Obsidian, Heuchera 'Obsidian' (PP14,836), with it's Jet Black leaves, has the darkest foilage to date of the Coral Bells. Plant the Obsidian with Coral Bells Lime Ricky, Marmalade or Peach Flambe for a fantastic color contrast. Taller shoots of cream colored flowers appear on this evergreen variety in June. Like most Coral Bells, it thrives in partial sunlight but once established it will also grow in shade.
Coreopsis Autumn Blush Coreopsis Autumn Blush looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. It should be cut back in late summer to extend the bloom period. Autumn Blush is a long blooming plant that has beautiful yellow flowers with a burgundy colored eye turning to all burgundy in the fall. The Coreopsis Autumn Blush, Coreopsis 'Autumn Blush' (PPAF) is a wonderful new variety to the Coreopsis family. It tolerates the heat and humidity extremely well and flowers best in a sunny location.
Daylily Rosy Returns The Daylily Rosy Returns, Hemerocallis 'Rosy Returns' (Apps, '99,PP9779), is a dwarf variety that has large 4 inch bright rose flowers with a dark pink eye and yellow throat on green foliage. Rosy Returns will bloom from June until frost and may be hardy all the way to zone 2. Daylilies are some of the easiest plants to grow and are a good choice for any gardener. They will grow in almost any soil and handle drought to wet soil conditions. Use for stand alone plantings, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.
Hosta Revolution A great choice for any beginner gardener. The lavender flowers of this hosta appear on 20 inch stems, however hosta’s are not known for their flowers. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. Revolution will tolerate shade to partial sun and should be planted in any moist, well-drained spot. It is considered one of the most distinctive hosta's to be released in years.
Hosta Guacamole A great choice for any beginner gardener. The white flowers of this fast growing hosta bloom in late summer, however, hosta’s are not known for their flowers. The Hosta Guacamole, Hosta 'Guacamole', is a medium sized hosta that has yellowish leaves with a wid green margin and stems producing white colored flowers. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. Guacamole needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot.
Geranium Hocus Pocus For best results, soil should be of average to moist and well-drained. The Geranium family is well known for its stunning fall colors that include reds, oranges, and yellows. There is an attaction to bees and butterflies and it is very disease and deer resistant.
Salvia Plumosa The Salvia ‘Plumosa’, Salvia nemorosa, has glowing purple stems loaded with deep, double purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With its gray-green basal leaves and aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom.
Salvia Purple Rain The Salvia ‘Purple Rain’, Salvia verticillata, has glowing purple stems loaded with masses of deep purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With its dark green basal leaves and aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. Salvia ‘Purple Rain’ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area.
Iris Butter And Sugar They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer. This Iris needs plenty of water throughout the season to continue to looks its best.
Leopard Plant Othello Use Ligularia in group or mass plantings, woodland gardens, or along streams, ponds, pools or bog gardens.
Sea Thrift Splendins The Splendins 'Sea Thrift', Armeria maritima, has wonderful pink flowers that contrast well with its dark evergreen, tufted foliage.
Hosta Sum And Substance The flowers are on 50” scapes, making it one of a kind.
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