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AMSONIA 'Blue Ice' Blue Ice Bluestar Perennial: A low maintenance and an easy to grow plant. Deer resistant. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Fairly drought tolerant once established. Foliage turns golden yellow in the fall which adds to its appeal. Very floriferous with glossy green leaves. Great in mass plantings. Bloom time: spring-summer. Exposure: full sun. Water: moderate. Bloom color: star-shaped periwinkle blue. Height: 12-15". Spread: 20". USDA Z4. |
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ANCHUSA capensis 'Blue Angel' Dwarf Alkanet, Summer Forget-Me-Not, Bugloss Perennial: Drought, deer and rabbit tolerant. Native to South Africa. Produces clusters of small flowers resembling forget-me-nots. Border, container, cut flower and edging plant. Attracts bees and butterflies. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: gentian blue. Height: 12-18 inches. Width: 8-12 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7. |
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ANEMONE coronaria 'Harmony Blue' Poppy-flowered Anemone, Windflower Perennial tuber: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Semi-dbl variety w/ 2.5-3.5" blooms that produces excellent cut flowers on long sturdy stems. Use in borders & containers. Ideal for flower arrangements & wedding flowers. Long vase-life. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: deep periwinkle blue w/dk blue eye. Size: 8-12" x 10". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6-9. |
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ANEMONE coronaria 'Harmony Double Pink' Poppy-flowered Anemone, Windflower Perennial Tuber: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Double variety with 2.5-3.5" blooms that produces excellent cut flowers on long sturdy stems. Use in borders and containers. Ideal for flower arrangements and wedding flowers. Long vase-life. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: double, pink. Size: 8-12" x 10". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6-9. |
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ANEMONE coronaria 'Harmony Double Scarlet' Poppy-flowered Anemone, Windflower Perennial tuber: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Semi-dbl variety w/ 2.5-3.5" blooms that produces excellent cut flowers on long sturdy stems. Use in borders & containers. Ideal for flower arrangements & wedding flowers. Long vase-life. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: bright red w/black center and white edge at the bottom of the petal. Size: 8-10" x 10". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6. |
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ANEMONE coronaria 'Harmony Double White' Poppy-flowered Anemone, Windflower Perennial Tuber: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Double variety with 2.5-3.5" blooms that produces excellent cut flowers on long sturdy stems. Use in borders and containers. Ideal for flower arrangements and wedding flowers. Long vase-life. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: double, white. Size: 8-12" x 10". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6-9. |
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ANEMONE coronaria 'Harmony Orchid' Poppy-flowered Anemone, Windflower Perennial tuber: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Semi-dbl variety w/ 2.5-3.5" blooms that produces excellent cut flowers on long sturdy stems. Use in borders & containers. Ideal for flower arrangements & wedding flowers. Long vase-life. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: lavender pink. Size: 8-10" x 10". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6-9. |
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ANEMONE hupehensis 'Pink Saucers' Japanese Anemone Perennial: One of the earliest blooming varieties. Deer resistant. Clay tolerant. Low maintenance plant free from pests & diseases. Effective under high-branching trees. Excellent cut flower. Nice ground cover, woodland & border plant. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: single pink. Height: 2-3'. Speads easily. Sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4 |
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ANGELONIA angustifolia Alonia 'Big Indigo' Summer Snapdragon Perennial: The Alonia series offer large flowers & early flowering. Snapdragon-like plant that blms profusely in warm weather w/dp violet-blue flowers w/wht cntrs. A care-free & continuous bloomer perfect for borders & containers. Thrives in heat, humidity, hot & dry climates. Quite drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Beautiful cut flower, long vase life. Size: 18-24" x 18-24". Exp.: full sun/part shade. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z9. |
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ANGELONIA angustifolia Alonia 'Big Snow' Summer Snapdragon Perennial: The Alonia series offer large flowers and early flowering. Snapdragon-like plant that blooms profusely in warm weather with white flowers. A care-free & continuous bloomer perfect for borders & containers. Thrives in heat, humidity, hot & dry climates. Quite drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Beautiful cut flower, long vase life. Size: 18-24" x 18-24". Plant in full sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9. |
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ANGELONIA angustifolia Alonia 'Big Snow' Summer Snapdragon Perennial: The Alonia series offer large flowers and early flowering. Snapdragon-like plant that blooms profusely in warm weather with white flowers. A care-free & continuous bloomer perfect for borders & containers. Thrives in heat, humidity, hot & dry climates. Quite drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Beautiful cut flower, long vase life. Size: 18-24" x 18-24". Plant in full sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9. |
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ANIGOZANTHOS 'Bush Pearl' (Bush Gems Series) Kangaroo Paw, Joey Paws Perennial Herb: Evergreen. Disease resistant variety. Fire retardant. Plants have unusual fuzzy flowers that resemble kangaroo paws. Outstanding in beds, borders, rock gardens & pots. Good cut & dried flower. Blooms: spring-fall & attracts birds. Color: bright pink. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. Size: 1-2' x 1-2'. USDA Z9-11 |
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ANIGOZANTHOS 'JoeJoe Red' Kangaroo Paw Perennial Herb: Evergreen. Tolerates drought and fire. Plants have unusual fuzzy flowers that resemble kangaroo paws. Excellent landscape, bedding, border, rock garden, and container plant. Good cut and dried flower. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: dark red. Upright clumping growth habit. Height: 12-18 inches. Width: 12-18 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. |
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ANIGOZANTHOS 'Kanga Pink' Kangaroo Paw Perennial Herb: Evergreen. Tolerates disease, drought, and fire. Plants have unusual fuzzy flowers that resemble kangaroo paws. Excellent landscape, bedding, border, rock garden, and container plant. Good cut and dried flower. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: bright pink. Upright, clumping growth habit. Height: 12-24 inches. Width: 12-24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. |
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ANIGOZANTHOS 'Kanga Yellow' Kangaroo Paw Perennial Herb: Evergreen. Tolerates disease, drought, and fire. Plants have unusual fuzzy flowers that resemble kangaroo paws. Excellent landscape, bedding, border, rock garden, and container plant. Good cut and dried flower. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: bright yellow. Upright, clumping growth habit. Height: 12-24 inches. Width: 12-24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. |
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ANIGOZANTHOS Big Roo 'Orange' Kangaroo Paw Perennial Herb: Evergreen. Tolerates disease, drought, and fire. Plants have unusual fuzzy flowers that resemble kangaroo paws. Excellent landscape, bedding, border, rock garden, and container plant. Good cut and dried flower. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: orange. Upright, clumping growth habit. Height: 48-60 inches. Width: 26-36 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. |
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ANIGOZANTHOS Big Roo 'Yellow' Kangaroo Paw Perennial Herb: Evergreen. Tolerates disease, drought, and fire. Plants have unusual fuzzy flowers that resemble kangaroo paws. Excellent landscape, bedding, border, rock garden, and container plant. Good cut and dried flower. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: golden yellow, on crimson stems. Upright, clumping growth habit. Height: 48-60 in. Width: 26-36 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. |
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ANIGOZANTHOS rufus 'Backdraft' Kangaroo Paw, Joey Paws Perennial Herb: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. Fire retardant. Plants have unusual fuzzy flowers that resemble kangaroo paws. Great for smaller gardens or as a border plant. Also a lovely container plant. The blooms of this variety make an excellent cut-flower due to short stems & long-lasting blooms. A hummingbirds delight! Blooms early spring-summer. Blm color: rusty red. Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. Size: 2-3' x 2-3'. USDA Z9. |
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ANTENNARIA dioica 'Rubra' Pink Pussy Toes Perennial shrub. Drought tolerant. A beautiful yet rugged plant, capable of tolerating poor soil, dry conditions and a variety of climates. Ideal for tough spots or water-wise areas. Mat forming, it creates a beautiful small scale ground cover perfect for rock gardens, borders or in between pavers. Flowers are great for drying. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: dry. Bloom time: spring- summer. Bloom color: fuzzy deep pink. Size: 4-6" x 10-12". USDA Z2. |
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ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Chantilly Bronze' Snapdragon Perennial: Tolerates heat & deer. Great cut flower, bedding, border & pot plant. Fragrant flowers are open and upward facing, not snapped shut like others. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Edible flowers make a colorful garnish in salads, desserts & drinks-the flavor is floral & slightly bitter, so use sparingly. Blooms: spring-fall. Color: bronzy salmon-tangerine. Ht: 48-54 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9-11. |
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ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Madame Butterfly Bronze' (Snapdragon) Snapdragon Perennial: Tolerates heat & deer. This is a unique dbl-petal or "azalea" type. The Madame Butterfly series have dbl petals which create full, fluffy blms for a Victorian look. Great bedding, border or container plant. Fragrant. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Blooms: spring-fall. Color: apricot-coral. Great cut flower w/blooms held on strong stems and long spikes w/a vase life of 7-10 days. Ht.: 26-36". Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod. USDA Z9-11. |
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ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Potomac Early Sunrise Mix' (Snapdragon) Snapdragon Perennial: Tolerates heat and deer. Great bedding, border or container plant. Fragrant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: a mix of warm sunrise shades including apricot, orange and pinks. Great cut flower with blooms held on strong stems and long spikes with a vase life of 7-10 days. Height: 40-60 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9-11. |
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ANTIRRHINUM majus Snaptini 'Mix' (Snapdragon) Snapdragon Perennial: Tolerates heat and deer. A classic cottage garden plant that is great for window boxes, borders, edges, and containers. Nice cut flower. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bushy, upright, mounding habit with scented flowers. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: mix of peach, red, rose bicolor, yellow, white, and burgundy bicolor. Height: 6-8 inches. Width: 6-8 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA 8-11. |
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AQUILEGIA - from the garden of Tasha Tudor Tasha Tudors Columbine Perennial: Deciduous. Excellent border, pot, woodland, cut flower & rock garden plant. Attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: purple. Ht: 2-3 ft. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5-9. Beloved writer & illustrator, Tasha Tudor, always collected seeds from her garden. Her family now carries on the tradition & offers them for sale. |
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AQUILEGIA chrysantha Golden Spur Columbine Perennial Herb: Native to SW U.S., N Mexico. Drought, gopher & deer tolerant. Excellent border, pot, woodland, cut flower & rock garden plant. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: bright golden yellow. Size: 24-36" x 18-24". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z3. |