Campanula, aka Bell Flower, comes in mounding, spreading and upright varieties. Color variations include white, blue, pink, mauve, burgundy, violet, and purple. Bell-like blooms vary from dainty stars to large cups, and may be single or clustered, upright or dangling. With so many options, a choice variety can be found to fit most garden settings. Wonderful for mixed borders and rock gardens. Perfect for all kinds of containers. Cut flowers are long-lasting in fresh bouquets. Best planted in groups.
Cup-like blooms of pink, yellow, or white bring a welcoming coolness and softness to the hot sunny gardens where this species of Oenothera thrive. Lays low and easily spreads out with vigorous undemanding happy presence. Provides color, ground cover, and hummingbird-enticing scent over a full season. Perfectly sized for rock gardens and border fronts. Tumbles beautifully over rocks, slopes, and banks. A reliable cover for any location.
Soft feathery plumes and finely cut foliage add a unique touch of color, light and texture to shadier gardens. Catches the eye when planted in group, providing a spectrum of pinks, purples, or white. Leave dried flowers untrimmed at season's end to provide winter interest in the garden. Makes a dependable mixed border plant. Looks great in woodland settings. Ideal for specimen, foundations, and mass plantings. Especially nice in waterside gardens.
Known as “Blue-eyed African Daisy” because of the glowing blue flower centers, this dainty yet durable annual plant offers a full-season display in white or pastel yellow and orange flowers. Some varieties open and close with the daily movement of the sun. Originates in the hot, dry regions of South Africa, making it a perfect selection for novice gardeners or anyone seeking a low-maintenance landscape. Thrives just about anywhere, in sunny beds, borders, rock gardens and containers. Plant a number closer together for bold color impact.
Lobelia, aka Cardinal Flower, species can be found throughout the world. These plants are recognizable by their distinct flower formation. No matter the native habitat, the flowers have a similar structure of three large lower petals (known as the "lip") and two upper petals (these are the "ears"). Hummingbirds and butterflies flock to these flowers. Those gardening with pollinators and wildlife in mind would do very well to include Lobelia in their gardens. Makes a dependable mixed border plant. Looks great in woodland settings. Especially nice in waterside gardens. Best planted in groups.
Balloon-like buds burst open into beautiful star-shaped flowers. Adds a touch of class to any garden planting. This delicate favorite is sure to attract attention. Colors of blue, purple, pink, and white.
Perfectly sized for rock gardens and border fronts. Cut flowers are long-lasting in fresh bouquets. Perfect for all kinds of containers.
Any easy-care choice for sites with poor soil. Bright, fringy blooms in white, blue, and pink have a very casual, prairie flower appearance and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. Dwarf varieties are available and taller varieties may need staking to support their flower heads. Ideal for beds and borders. Reseeds itself, making it a dependable mixed border plant. Cut flowers are long-lasting in fresh bouquets. Terrific plant for butterfly gardens.
A mountain native suited to dry rocky soils and sunny locations. Dainty blooms blanket short mats of fine-leafed foliage over a long bloom season. Brings a light, and airy touch ideal for softening the look of rock gardens or mixed containers. Perfectly sized for border fronts, it spreads naturally and looks great spilling over container edges. Tumbles beautifully over rocks, slopes, and banks.
This wonderful, all-around performer emits a delightful scent. Produces whorled clusters of tubular florets and deliciously fragrant foliage. Flowers are loved by hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Outstanding for planting near walkways, decks and patios where scent can be enjoyed. Ideal choice for beds, borders, and cutting gardens. Variety of heights and colors allow for visual appeal anywhere it’s placed in the garden.
Hybridizing has produced a dazzling array of Coral Bells. Perfect for gardeners who like to express their creativity through foliage color and texture. Heuchera, aka Coral Bells, are native to woodlands, prairies and mountains, so there are varieties suited to any garden. Airy clusters of little bell-shaped flowers add a blush of color in summer. Makes a wonderfully dependable mixed border plant for part-shade. Looks great in woodland settings. Perfectly sized for rock gardens and border fronts.
Classic and cheerful white petals and bright yellow center and a long bloom period. Some varieties have dwarf habits, well-suited to smaller gardens while others are almost shrubby in their height and bushiness. There are also varieties with fringy blooms, lacking the egg yolk yellow center, that can bring the balance of crisp, clean white to mixed plantings. Ideal choice for beds, borders, and cutting gardens. Perfect for all kinds of containers. Cut flowers are long-lasting in fresh bouquets.
Dianthus caryophyllus, aka Carnations, produce fragrant loosely-tufted blooms sure to catch the attention of nose and eyes. Amazing annual varieties and colors give the gardener a selection of heights and branching habits to fit a range of gardening needs and space; from large cutting gardens to mounded tufts, to lush planters on a patio. Perfect for adding instant color to any location. Cut flowers are long-lasting in fresh bouquets. Makes a lovely gift.
This flamboyant plant always makes a bold statement. Huge banana-like leaves topped with bright blooms add a tropical touch to the landscape. Cannas are available in an array of foliage with flowers in colors of pink, red, orange, yellow, salmon and white, and leaves in green or purple. They are dependable performers year-round in frost-free climates, and are perennial if roots are kept from freezing. Hummingbirds will flock to this plant. A perfect choice for beds and planters. Stunning in larger patio containers.
Each precious trumpet-like bloom of a Daylily only lasts for one day! Most varieties offer up daily blooms for several weeks others re-bloom throughout the entire summer. Flowers show in colors of red, pink, orange, yellow, purple, and bi-color. With over 50,000 registered varieties, choosing a mix of Daylilies with different colors and bloom times is easy and assures a colorful garden for months. Excellent for borders, rock gardens, or mass plantings. Combines beautifully with small ornamental grasses. Plant in drifts or bands for dazzling effect.
Eye-catching spires of densely packed colorful flowers are sported on strong stems. Unsurpassed for providing a dramatic display in the garden or the vase. Delphiniums (including Larkspur) have held a valuable position in traditional flower gardens for generations. The intricate blossoms are beautiful up close, and from a distance their tall spikes make a grand and colorful splash. Colors of blue, violet, purple, white, pink and bi-color. Small species are terrific for border fronts, rock gardens or containers. Tall ones are a favorite for using in cut arrangements. All Delphiniums are loved by bees and butterflies!
Sky blue flowers are complemented by attractive feathery foliage. A splendid choice for adding soft texture to the landscape. Flax remains in bloom for up to 3 full months. Excellent for borders, rock gardens, or mass plantings. Makes a dependable mixed border plant. Perfectly suited to informal, naturalized settings.
A brilliant range of red, orange, and yellow blooms add a cheerful touch to the landscape. Gaillardia, aka Blanket Flower’s, long bloom season, drought tolerance, and excellent cut flowers make this an ideal choice for every sunny garden setting. Perfect for beds, borders, and cutting gardens. Wonderful for rock gardens and containers. Cut flowers are long-lasting in fresh bouquets.
This rugged North American native plant is carefree and incredibly easy to grow. Sprays of aster-like flowers in bright pink, red, orange, blue, and purple, are produced over a full summer season. Tolerant of poor soil and dry conditions makes it a dependable mixed border plant. Looks great in rock gardens. Perfect for all kinds of containers. Cut flowers are long-lasting in fresh bouquets.
A real standout in heavily shaded locations. Charming dainty blue flowers and rich variegated green heart-shaped leaves. Early summer blooms provide one of the hardiest perennials for long-lasting interest. Beautiful in shady borders and woodland gardens. Especially nice in waterside gardens. A reliable ground cover for any location. Contraindication: Has a tendency to spread indiscriminately, which is perfect for areas where other plants don’t grow.
Sea Holly, aka ‘Blue Hobbit’, features strong silver-blue stems holding distinctive blue pincushion flowers. An easy to grow, long-lived selection that is heat and drought tolerant. Adds a touch of fanciful texture or whimsy to the garden. Globe Thistle is a similar flower with a simpler classy silhouette of ball-on-stalk. Both are a reliable solution for hot or windy locations where nothing else can grow. They are a magnet for all sorts of pollinators and birds love the seeds. Ideal choice for beds, borders, and cutting gardens. Excellent accent for fresh or dried arrangements.