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Perennials
Coreopsis Moonbeam It should be cut backing early and late summer to extend the bloom period. ‘Moonbeam’ should be planted in full sun. It is drought-tolerant and tough but does need well-drained soil. No garden should be without it. Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam’ looks great with Coreopsis ‘Sweet Dreams’, and with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. ‘Moonbeam’ was named Perennial of the Year in 1995 and one can see why. ‘Moonbeam’ stands at 24” and has a plant spread of 18-24”.
Coral Bells Obsidian The Coral Bells Obsidian, Heuchera 'Obsidian' (PP14,836), with it's Jet Black leaves, has the darkest foilage to date of the Coral Bells. Taller shoots of cream colored flowers appear on this evergreen variety in June. Plant the Obsidian with Coral Bells Lime Ricky, Marmalade or Peach Flambe for a fantastic color contrast. Coral Bells are grown more for their foliage color but the small blooms that they contain will attract hummingbirds. Like most Coral Bells, it thrives in partial sunlight but once established it will also grow in shade. Use this coral bell as a ground cover, in rock gardens, as a border plant or as an edger along paths and walkways.
Coreopsis Autumn Blush It tolerates the heat and humidity extremely well and flowers best in a sunny location. The fern like leaves make a great contrast with the daisy shaped flowers. Autumn Blush is a long blooming plant that has beautiful yellow flowers with a burgundy colored eye turning to all burgundy in the fall. It should be cut back in late summer to extend the bloom period. Coreopsis Autumn Blush looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens.
Daylily Rosy Returns Daylilies are some of the easiest plants to grow and are a good choice for any gardener. Use for stand alone plantings, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs. It can survive harsh conditions that many other plants can not and prefers full sun for the best performance. They will grow in almost any soil and handle drought to wet soil conditions. Rosy Returns will bloom from June until frost and may be hardy all the way to zone 2.
Hosta Revolution 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. The lavender flowers of this hosta appear on 20 inch stems, however hosta’s are not known for their flowers. A great choice for any beginner gardener. It has cream colored leaves that are speckled with green and a irregular dark green margin around the leaves.
Hosta Guacamole Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Guacamole is no exception. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. 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. Guacamole needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot.
Geranium Hocus Pocus This beautiful perennial is unique in it has chocolate brown, almost bronze, foliage. Hocus Pocus can be planted in full sun to partial shade. For best results, soil should be of average to moist and well-drained.
Salvia Plumosa Salvia ‘Plumosa’ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area. To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum ‘Matrona’, Achillea 'Coronation Gold' and Saliva ‘Snow Hill’.
Salvia Purple Rain With its dark green basal leaves and aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. ‘Purple Rain’ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum ‘Matrona’, Achillea 'Coronation Gold' and Salvia ‘Snow Hill’.
Iris Butter And Sugar Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’ is one of the most easily grown Iris’. The Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’ has many uses. Best used around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings.
Leopard Plant Othello New leaves emerge purplish-red but turn to brownish-green.
Sea Thrift Splendins With a plant height of 6" and a spread of 10", its grass like foliage stays evergreen throughout the season.
Veronica Goodness Grows Speedwell Veronica is great for the first time gardener plus it is deer resistant.
Hosta Sum And Substance This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscapeplants.
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