All Plants

Fork out the squash pasta! When raw, the flesh is solid & similar to other raw squash. When cooked, the flesh falls away from the fruit in ribbons or strands like spaghetti. It makes a fun treat for the family w/kid friendly vegetable appeal. The oblong, medium-sized lt. ylw fruits have very sweet flesh. This can be baked, boiled or steamed. Fork out the “spaghetti” and top w/your favorite sauce. Plant in sun. (Maturity: 90 days)

Heirloom–sets the standard for Acorn squash & it started the rage for small individual fall squashes. This is an open pollinated & highly popular variety that bears 1.5-3 lbs fruits. Vines are 3-4’ in length. Very vigorous & prolific. Can withstand poor soil conditions & keeps very well. Flesh is a thick, pale orange w/excellent flavor. Excellent for baking. Sun. (Maturity: 92 days) (Cucurbita pepo ‘Table Queen’ aka ‘Des Moines’, ‘Danish’)

Heirloom-1970 AAS winner, years of patient refinement & selection by Bob Young of Waltham, Massachusetts. The most widely-grown butternut variety. Prized for its straight necks, rich dry ylw-orng flesh, nutty flavor & high-yielding vines. Uniform 4-5 lbs fruits have smooth, tan skin, easily peeled w/a potato peeler. If cured well & stored properly, Waltham will keep well into winter. Great flavor! Sun. (Maturity: 105 days)

Perennial: Drought & coast tolerant. Deer resistant. Good border, edging and ground cover plant. More rot resistant than many in this group. Distinct veining in leaves. Leaves longer & broader than the species. Blooms sparingly. Attracts butterflies. Height: 12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

Perennial: Tolerates drought, coastal conditions, deer and rabbits. Good border, edging, container, and ground cover plant. Forms a dense carpet of wooly greenish-silver leaves that produces upright spikes of small pinkish-purple blooms. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer. A new variety that stays compact. Height: 2-5 inches. Width: 12-15 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. PPAF

Perennial: Drought and coast tolerant. Deer resistant. Good border, edging and ground cover plant. Does well under high branching oaks. Attracts bees and butterflies. Nice yellowish wooly foliage. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: pinkish purple. Height: 1.5-2 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

Perennial: Drought and coast tolerant. Deer resistant. Good border, edging and ground cover plant. Does well under high branching oaks. Seldomly flowers. Height: 1-1.5 feet. Width: 2 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

Perennial: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Tolerates clay soil. Stunning slightly arching green foilage turns coppery pink under cool conditions and forms a fountianous mound 10-15" by 22-24". Great texture for borders and pots. Bloom color: beige. Height: 10-15". Width: 22-24". Exposure: full sun. Water: moderate-dry. USDA Z6.

Perennial: Deer resistant. Good for erosion control. Silky green plumes move w/the slightest breeze. In fall the folg. matures to an attractive golden tan. Heat resistant. Prefers rocky soils but can handle clay. Use as a vertical accent in a mixed border, rock garden, or among shrubs on a hillside. Similar to Mexican Feather Grass but doesn't reseed as much in low water conditions. Blms: ivory. Size: 2-3' x 1-2'. Exp.: full sun/pt. shade.

Perennial: The dainty blossoms rise on airy wands above the fuzzy green foliage. Good border, hanging basket, container, and bedding plant. Can be grown as a houseplant. Mounding and trailing growth habit. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: purple-blue with white eye. Height 8-12". Width: 12-15". Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.

Annual: This beauty has something for everyone in this mix of colors. In summer-fall, has explosions of vibrant 4-8 inch flowers ranging from bright yellow, bronze, purple and red shades with lots of bicolors. Good cut flower and bird food selection. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Tall and vigorous. Height: 4-10 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z1-10. (botanical name HELIANTHUS annuus ‘Autumn Beauty’)

Prolific bloomer that produces 4-5" flowers. Unique lemon-yellow petals are pointed w/chocolate brown centers. Great for beds, borders or cut flower arrangements. Multibranching reaching 5-8' tall. Spread: 18-24". Blms: summer-fall. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. Days to maturity: 90 days. (Helianthus annuus)

An amazing giant heirloom sunflower with enormous blooms, up to 1 ft. across. Large yellow flowers with brown centers top plants 9-12 ft. tall & yield heavy loads of seeds. Fast and easy to grow, great for creating a sunforest for kids, a tall hedge or screen. Edible seeds attract birds and make great snacks. Days to maturity: 80.

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: Prolific, large white flowers contrast nicely with the dark green foliage. Adaptable in a wide range of climate conditions. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Bloom time: spring-fall. Grow in sun to shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Height: 3-6". Width: 10-18". USDA Z9.

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: A sturdy growth with a semi-trailing habit and extra-large flowers gives it adaptability to a wide range of climate conditions. A great sub for white alyssum. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Grow in sun to part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Size: 4-6" x 12-24". Bloom color: white. USDA Z9.

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: A sturdy growth gives it adaptability to a wide range of climate conditions. A great sub for alyssum. Boasts epic-sized blooms. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: bright blue. Grow in sun to part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Height: 4-8". Spread: 10-12". USDA Z9. PPAF

Perennial herb or Subshrub: Heat tolerant. It is covered with white star-shaped flowers with gold eyes along the stems from spring to fall. This series blooms earlier and has larger flowers than others. It is a great sub for white alyssum. Good for containers, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Branching, semi-trailing growth habit. Height: 8-12 in. Width: 8-12 in. Grow in sun to part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. USDA Z9.

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: A sturdy growth with a semi-trailing habit and extra-large lavender-blue flowers gives it adaptability to a wide range of climate conditions. Good for pots, baskets, beds or as a ground cover. Grow in sun to part shade. Provide ample water in full sun but avoid overwatering in shade. Size: 4-6" x 12-24". USDA Z9.