Flowers the Size of Dinner Plates!Hibiscus Luna Red, Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna Red’, is a wonderfully compact, bushy plant with gigantic 8″ bright burgundy red flowers! It features dinner plate-sized, five-petaled, hollyhock-like flowers! The Luna series produces big, bushy, well-branched plants without pinching. The shorter stature of Hibiscus ‘Luna Red’ makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens or large patio containers. Deer resistant!’Luna Red’ grows well in any fertile, well-drained soil with ample moisture. Do not allow to dry to the wilting point. Be patient; hibiscus can be slow to emerge in spring. For best performance, plant in full sun in moist soil before the heat of the summer.This hibiscus is suitable for very large containers, but pots must be protected over winter. These plants will die back to ground level during the winter months. Be careful to not over-water until plants show signs of growth!Hibiscus needs little care once established, attracts butterflies, and it has the largest flowers of any perennial!* Huge 8″ Burgundy Flowers* 3″ Compact Plant* Attracts Butterflies.
Category: Deer Resistant Perennials
Euphorbia Bonfire
Red Foliage All YearEuphorbia Bonfire, Euphorbia polychroma ‘Bonfire’ PPAF, is a hot new perennial succulent groundcover with striking mahogany red foliage. The leaves emerge green but quickly turn a deeper red. Unlike other Euphorbias that may turn red in the fall, ‘Bonfire’ displays its smoldering red foliage all summer long!Radiant chartreuse flower bracts provide a nice contrast in the spring; the bright yellow tips really glow! This fantastic foliage gradually becomes a rich red in the fall. It is great enhancement of the common spurge!’Bonfire’ has a nice mounding habit with foliage that is resistant to deer and rabbits.It grows best in well-drained, poor-to-moderately fertile soil. Divide every two to three years or as needed. Late-summer cutback can be beneficial if plants start to “birdnest.” Use gloves since sap may irritate skin of susceptible individuals.If you are looking for an all-season colorful plant, this ‘Bonfire’ plant is one of the most gorgeous spurges ever grown!* Mahagony Red Foliage All Year* Chartreuse Flowers in Spring* Loves Hot and Dry.
Lamium Pink Chablis
Cotton Candy Pink FlowersLamium Pink Chablis, Lamium maculatum ‘Pink Chablis’ PPAF, is a new award winning cultivar which is a frothy confection of silver and green foliage is highlighted by cotton candy pink flowers. Use as a filler in containers for a wonderful foliage accent! This versatile plant has deer resistant foliage and will grow well in sun or shade. Lamium prefers a semi-shady dry area with well-drained soil, but will tolerate a wide range of soils and moisture. It is best to cut this plant back after the first bloom to promote compact growth.Plant in a well-drained soil and do not allow it to dry out. Use lamium in hanging baskets, in mixed containers, trailing over walls or as an edger, but spread must be controlled.‘Pink Chablis’ looks great among hostas, ferns, lungworts bulbs and wildflowers. It nicely disguises dying bulb foliage and makes an excellent weed-smothering ground cover.* Silver and Green Foliage* Cotton Candy Pink Flowers in Spring* 12″ Vigorous Groundcover.
Bleeding Heart Spectabilis
Hearts on a StringThe Bleeding Heart Spectabilis, ‘Dicentra spectabilis, is a fast-growing perennial with pink, heart-shaped flowers. It is the most common variety in its species & the blooms look wonderful against its grayish foliage. This Bleeding Heart will bloom from May to September and is a major attractor to butterflies. Bleeding Hearts have a plant height of 3 feet and a width of 3 feet. It is heat tolerant and needs moist soil. Do not let it dry out. The foliage does go dormant, so it is best to plant this bleeding heart among later developing perennials such as hostas and ferns which will fill in as the bleeding heart foliage begins to die back.‘Spectabilis’ makes excellent cut flowers, in mass with groundcovers, or in potted containers. Since it has been an old fashioned garden favorite for many years, it is a must in any landscape!* Disease resistant* Fast growing* Heart-shaped flowers.
Dallas Blues Switch Grass
Big native prairie grass fits any landscape!Ok, maybe its cliché that Texas is known for big hair, big boots, big belt buckles and big football teams, but now it will definitely be known for big grass!Dallas Blues Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum ‘Dallas Blues’ Plant Patent #11,202) is a super hearty grass discovered near Dallas, Texas. It is a remnant of the long gone tall grass prairies of the mid-west and Great Plains. It grows to an impressive 5 feet tall and wide every season, creating a big, billowy presence in the garden.The strappy vase shape and exceptional height aren’t all that Dallas Blues has going for it, though. It is, as its name suggests, a stunning blue-green that really makes a statement in the garden. Plant it where it has room to grow in normal to poor soil. (It loves lean clay and sandy conditions so much it tends to flop if the soil is too rich!) Once it is established it survives with little fuss and is an excellent addition to xeric gardens.Dallas Blue Switchgrass looks great as a specimen plant by itself or in big mass planting. And just because it was discovered in the prairie, don’t limit it to rustic or natural gardens (even though it excels there). A big geometric bed of this great grass in a modern or formal garden stops traffic!Don’t forget the big purple-tan flower plumes that spring up in autumn and persist well into winter, either. They are great cut flowers and winter garden interest, as well as food for the birds.This simple-to-grow grass will be a real standout in your landscape, so don’t wait to order yours! Order today!* Easy care native * Great for hedges, screens and borders * Unique eye-catching blue-green color* Fast grower* Works in any garden setting, from cottage to contemporary.
Little Bluestem Grass
Easy to Grow Native Prairie Grass with 4 Season Interest’Little Bluestem’, Schizachyrium scoparium, is a native American prairie grass. It is also know as “Sage grass” or “Beard grass’. It can reach up to 3-4′ and has a silver bluish hue to the leaves during the growing season. Flowers are scattered along the upper parts of the stem branches, with long white hairs creating a feathery appearance. There is also a single, white, hairy flower cluster at the tip of each stalk. In fall, the leaves turn a rich orange-wheat color which persists all winter,providing food for birds and cover for small animals. It also provides cover and feeding sites for quail, turkeys and other ground nesting birds.It will grow anywhere and will tolerate poor soils. A great plant for mass plantings. * Silvery Blue Foliage All Summer* White Plumes* Attracts Wildlife in Winter.
The Blues Little Bluestem Grass
The Grass ‘The Blues Little Bluestem Grass’, Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’, has attractive deep blue foliage. The fall color is a burgundy red.It works well in mass plantings. It does well in a variety of soil types and is drought tolerant. Extra water and fertilization is not needed!The attractive foliage is upright and is open to spreading the fine textured leaves.Little Blues Bluestem grasses have delicate and inconspicuous inflorescence in late summer and become silvery when dried.The foliage remains attractive in winter. The fall color varies from tan to copper, orange, and dark orange red.To keep this plant looking neat, prune back to the ground in early spring before new growth begins. The Blues can be divided every 3 years or so in early spring.Besides its outstanding appearance, The Blues provides nest sites, cover, and food for birds!This one plant you will not want to prune back in the fall after a heavy frost! Enjoy it all winter long!* Wildlife plant* Winter interest* Fall color.
Little Kitten Maiden Grass
Dwarf Variety of a Garden Favorite Little Kitten Maiden Grass, Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Kitten’, is a herbaceous, ornamental grass. Plant a few of these for a lovely groundcover or naturalized look in your side yard. With their dwarf nature, these are also ideal as container plants, or plant even just one for an elegant accent for your perennial bed. Maiden Grass cultivars have long been beloved by gardeners for their beauty and hardiness, and Little Kitten Maiden Grass is no exception. The long, slender leaves posses a sun-catching, silver tint and will present a gentle, cascading effect in your landscape. Pink-tinted, silver/white flower spikes rise up above the mounded foliage in autumn and (to the delight of your feathered friends), will persist into the winter months. Maiden Grass’ foliage even turns gold for fall, yet another decorative feature of an already beautiful plant. Little Kitten Maiden Grass will grow to about 3 feet in height at bloom with a 18-inch spread. It has an upright, mounded form and is adaptive to a variety of soils. It’s medium-to-fast growth rate ensures that you won’t have long to wait to enjoy all the remarkable features of this garden favorite. Like an adorable little kitten, this dwarf variety of Maiden Grass is will be delightful addition to your landscape. Even if you don’t have a lot of space, this popular grass is able to fit into just about any little nook and cranny you have…or even a few containers on your patio. * Ornamental qualities * Dwarf * Winter interest * Drought tolerant * Great for containers * Lovely in floral arrangements * Deer resistant * Urban tolerant.
Miscanthus Morning Light Grass
Drought and Salt Tolerant The Miscanthus Morning Light Grass, Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’, is an easy recognizable variegated grass.Miscanthus Morning Light is a very popular miscanthus. It boasts 5′ white-edged variegated, narrow leaves. It is quite attractive as the green blades have added highlights of creamy-white margins and mid-veins creating a shimmering silvery appearance.Its appearance is fine textured and it has a compact growth habit. This plant works well as a specimen plant in the garden, or can be used in container gardens.The reddish bronze blooms appear in the fall which adds visual excitement to shrub borders. It displays delicate reddish-bronze plumes in late summer.Place in full sun for best foliage coloration. Miscanthus Morning Light is very tolerant of dry conditions.Miscanthus Morning Light is deer resistant and easy to grow! It is also salt tolerant.Use this plant for cut flowers, in containers, for screening, for hedges, and of course, winter interest. Order your Miscanthus Morning Light today!*5′ Variegated Narrow Foliage*Reddish Blooms in Autumn*Salt and Drought Tolerant.
Big Bluestem Grass
Tallgrass for Naturalizing Tallgrass prairie used to cover vast swaths of the Midwest, where the sky was big and the buffalo roamed. Those prairies don’t exist like they used to, but when they did Big Bluestem Grass (Andropogon gerardii) was the king. It was the dominant grass that grew there, providing breathtaking seasonal color change and food and protection for wildlife.Thankfully you don’t need a vast prairie to enjoy the gifts of Big Bluestem – a neglected little corner of your yard will do. Big Bluestem thrives in dry, infertile soil where most other plants would shrivel. (A true hardy native, it does just fine in ordinary garden soil and even wet soil, too!) We’ll bet, though, that you’ll want to plant it in more prominent places than that corner. Big Bluestem makes a striking background for a naturalized border. (It grows from 4’ to 6’ tall in a season.) It is the backbone of a wildflower garden. It easily fits into a contemporary garden scheme, too. We know that you will love this tall stiff grass so much you will be looking for all the creative ways you can use it in your garden.This grass thrives on neglect. Once it is established the only real care it needs is to be cut to the ground prior to the first shoots of spring. Just make sure you plant it where you and your neighbors can enjoy watching it go from gray to blue green in spring, to green with red tinges in summer and finally to reddish bronze with lavender tones in autumn after frost. This kaleidoscope will light up your garden all year. Order yours today!.* Hardy native grass * Quick growing (up to 6’ per year!) * Four seasons of interest.