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.
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.
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.
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.
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.