Perennial
PLECTRANTHUS hybrid FanciFillers 'Guacamole' (= 'Wesplefanfigua') Swedish Ivy Perennial: This FanciFiller is a thriller, filler and spiller! Lovely scalloped leaves are a blend of avocado green and golden yellow on deep red stems. Great for borders, containers, hanging baskets, or as a houseplant. Bloom time: summer-winter. Insignificant purple flowers. Branched, spreading habit. Height: 18-24 inches. Width: 18-24 inches. Exposure: part shade/shade. Likes rich, moist soils. USDA Z8-11. |
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PLECTRANTHUS Lion 'Pink' Tender Perennial: The Lion series has strong basal branching, compact growth habit and are good for summer and fall as they resist stretching under high temperatures. Has showy spikes of flowers above the dark green glossy foliage with purple undersides. Good for beds and borders, mass plantings, and in containers. Bloom color: light pink. Height: 10-18 inches. Width: 12-14 inches. Exposure: sun/shade. Water: moderate/moist. Hardy to around 25 degrees. |
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PLUMBAGO 'White' Cape Leadwort Perennial: Semi-evergreen shrub with clusters of phlox-like flowers. Drought & clay tolerant. Deer resistant. Native to South Africa. Good border, bank, background and filler plant. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: large white. Makes a mounding shrub or a vine if tied and given support. Attracts butterflies. Shrub size: 6' x 6-10'. Vine height: 12' or more. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: dry. USDA Z9. |
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PLUMBAGO auriculata 'Imperial Blue' (syn. P. capensis 'Imperial Blue') Cape Leadwort Shrub: Tolerates drought, clay, seaside and deer. Native to South Africa. Semi-evergreen with clusters of phlox-like flowers. Good container, border, bank, background, ground cover and filler plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: deep sky blue. Makes a mounding shrub or a vine if tied and given support. Height: 3-20 feet. Width: 3 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9. |
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POLEMONIUM caeruleum 'Brise d'Anjou' Variegated Jacob's Ladder Perennial: Deer resistant. Border, woodland, container & rock garden plant with clusters of bell-shaped flowers. Differs from others due to the lovely variegated creamy foliage. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: violet-blue. Size: 18-24" x 18-24". Exposure: shade/part shade. Water: moist. USDA Z2-9. Blooms of Bressingham. (PP#9781) |
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PORTULACARIA afra 'Red Stem' Elephant Bush Succulent: A tall growing species, this South Africa native can reach heights of 12, making it a good food source for elephants! The fat, glossy green, paddle-shaped leaves grow along soft red colored stems, which can be trained for ornamental archways and container gardens. As the plant ages, it will grow into a bushy habit with a large woody trunk. Exp.: full sun/part shade. Soil: good drainage. Height: 12. Width: 6. Blooms: pink. USDA Z9. |
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PRIMULA F1 hybrid Paradiso 'Double Champagne' (syn. P. acaulis) Primrose Perennial Herb: Tolerates deer and bog. The Paradiso Double series is a Primula acaulis x polyanthus that features double flowers, uniform growth & flowering, compact plant shape, & long shelf life. Good border, bedding, woodland, windowsill & container plant. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: fall-spring. Color: soft pink infused with yellow. Double blooms resemble roses. Height: 4-6 in. Width: 5-6 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6. |
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PRIMULA F1 hybrid Paradiso 'Double Lavender' (syn. P. acaulis) Primrose Perennial Herb: Tolerates deer and bog. The Paradiso Double series is a Primula acaulis x polyanthus that features double flowers, uniform growth & flowering, compact plant shape, & long shelf life. Good border, bedding, woodland, windowsill & container plant. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: fall-spring. Color: shades of lavender purple. Double blooms resemble roses. Height: 4-6 in. Width: 5-6 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6. |
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PRIMULA F1 hybrid Paradiso 'Double Light Rose' (syn. P. acaulis) Primrose Perennial Herb: Tolerates deer and bog. The Paradiso Double series is a Primula acaulis x polyanthus that features double flowers, uniform growth & flowering, compact plant shape, & long shelf life. Good border, bedding, woodland, windowsill & container plant. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: fall-spring. Color: rose pink with light picotee edge. Double blooms resemble roses. Height: 4-6 in. Width: 5-6 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6. |
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PRIMULA F1 hybrid Paradiso 'Double Lime' (syn. P. acaulis) Primrose Perennial Herb: Tolerates deer and bog. The Paradiso Double series is a Primula acaulis x polyanthus that features double flowers, uniform growth & flowering, compact plant shape, & long shelf life. Good border, bedding, woodland, windowsill & container plant. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: fall-spring. Color: white with green tinge. Double blooms resemble roses. Height: 4-6 in. Width: 5-6 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6. |
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PRIMULA F1 hybrid Paradiso 'Double White' (syn. P. acaulis) Primrose Perennial Herb: Tolerates deer and bog. The Paradiso Double series is a Primula acaulis x polyanthus that features double flowers, uniform growth & flowering, compact plant shape, & long shelf life. Good border, bedding, woodland, windowsill & container plant. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: fall-spring. Color: white with yellow center. Double blooms resemble roses. Height: 4-6 in. Width: 5-6 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6. |
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PRIMULA F1 hybrid Paradiso 'Double Yellow' (syn. P. acaulis) Primrose Perennial Herb: Tolerates deer and bog. The Paradiso Double series is a Primula acaulis x polyanthus that features double flowers, uniform growth & flowering, compact plant shape, & long shelf life. Good border, bedding, woodland, windowsill & container plant. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: fall-spring. Color: yellow. Double blooms resemble roses. Height: 4-6 in. Width: 5-6 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6. |
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RANUNCULUS asiaticus 'Tecolote White' Persian Buttercups Tuberous Perennial: The Tecolote series is a heavy bloomer producing many 4-5 inch camellia-like flowers on sturdy stems. It is a florist's favorite. Good cut flower, border and container plant. The flowers are held above the ferny foliage. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: white. Height: 12-24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. Avoid overwatering. USDA Z8. |
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RANUNCULUS Mache 'Mix' Persian Buttercup Perennial: Deer resistant. Drought & clay tolerant. The 'Mache Series' are vigorous & strong-stemmed, producing large 2-3" flowers in bold colors. The papery petals are layered one on top of another & are ideal for cutting, lasting up to 6 weeks. Good rock garden or border plant. Plants generally go dormant & disappear by mid-late summer, then produce new leaves in fall. Blm time: spring. Blm color: assorted. Size: 12-16" x 10-12". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod./moist. Z5. |
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RAOULIA australis Golden Scabweed Perennial: Drought & deer tolerant. Great ground cover & dry rockery plant. Stems are hidden by small gray green leaves that overlap them completely. Native to New Zealand. Attracts butterflies. Blooms in summer with pale yellow flowers that appear "dusted" on. Carpet forming: 1/2" x 1-3'. Sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z7-9. (syn. R. lutescens) |
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REHMANNIA elata Chinese Foxglove Perennial: Evergreen in mild winter climates. Nice border and cut flower plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: spring-fall. Produces tubular rose-purple flowers with yellow and red dotted throat. Height: 2-3 feet. Re-seeds. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. (syn. R. angulata) |
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REHMANNIA elata Chinese Foxglove Perennial: Evergreen in mild winter climates. Nice border and cut flower plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: spring-fall. Produces tubular rose-purple flowers with yellow and red dotted throat. Height: 2-3 feet. Re-seeds. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. (syn. R. angulata) |
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RHODOHYPOXIS baurii Red Star Perennial Herb: Deciduous bulb. Rock garden or container plant. Protect bulbs from cold winter rains. Grass-like foliage with star-shaped blooms. Blooms spring through summer. Bloom color: pink. Height: 3-5 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate (in summer). Do not water in winter. USDA Z8. |
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RHODOHYPOXIS baurii 'Picta' Red Star Perennial Herb: Deciduous bulb. Rock garden or container plant. Protect bulbs from cold winter rains. Grass-like foliage with star-shaped blooms. Blooms spring through summer. Bloom color: white with pink tinge.. Height: 3-5 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate (in summer). Do not water in winter. USDA Z8. |
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RUDBECKIA 'American Gold Rush' Black-eyed Susan Perennial: All-American Selection Winner 2020 (AAS). Drought, deer and rabbit tolerant. Resistant to Septoria leaf spot. Tolerates wet, humid climates. Upright, clump-former that is a good border, woodland and cut flower plant. Prolific flowering. Attracts butterflies and birds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: deep yellow with a black-brown center. Height: 22-26 inches. Width: 24-30 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z4-9. USPP #28,498 |
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RUDBECKIA fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' Black-Eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. An easy to grow, colorful border plant with brilliant daisies of golden yellow. A good woodland & cut flower plant that blooms summer-fall. Foliage may die back and can be slow to emerge in spring after harsh winters. Attracts butterflies. Size: 18-24" x 12-24". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. |
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RUDBECKIA hirta 'Becky Cinnamon Bicolor' Black-Eyed Susan Perennial: Drought, deer and heat tolerant. Produces large 4-6" flowers that are rusty red with golden yellow edges. Attracts butterflies. Good border, container and cut flower plant. Bloom time: summer-fall. Blooms in profusion. Compact and well-branched. Height: 8-10". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. |
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RUDBECKIA hirta 'Cappuccino' Black-Eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy Perennial: Recipient of the Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society & Fleuroselect winner! Drought, deer & heat tolerant. Produces large, 4" flowers in bicolor shades of gold, orange and mahogany. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Good border, container & cut flower plant. Blooms: summer-fall. Blooms in profusion. Strong, vigorous, with good basal branching. Height: 18-20 in. Width: 14-16 in. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. |
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RUDBECKIA hirta 'Cherokee Sunset' Black-Eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy Perennial: All America Selections Award Winner 2002. Drought, deer & heat tolerant. Produces large, double & semi-double 3-4.5" flowers in shades of yellow, orange, red, bronze & mahogany; some bicolor. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Good border, container & cut flower plant. Bloom time: summer-fall. Blooms in profusion. Compact and well-branched. Height: 24-30". Width: 12". Exposure: sun. Water: mod. USDA Z5. |
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RUDBECKIA hirta 'Cherokee Sunset' Black-Eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy Perennial: All America Selections Award Winner 2002. Drought, deer & heat tolerant. Produces large, double & semi-double 3-4.5" flowers in shades of yellow, orange, red, bronze & mahogany; some bicolor. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Good border, container & cut flower plant. Bloom time: summer-fall. Blooms in profusion. Compact and well-branched. Height: 24-30". Width: 12". Exposure: sun. Water: mod. USDA Z5. |