All Plants (B)

Evergreen. Old American heirloom. Purple leaves in late fall and winter. Very nutritious, high in protein and calcium. Sweet tender leaves. Sweeter and tastier than regular collards. Excellent steamed or boiled. Exposure: sun. Water:moderate. Height: 8-10' (or more). Spread: 3'. USDA Z7.

Heirloom-Known for its tender stalks & mild flavor. Produces small, 3-4” main heads that are projected well above the foliage followed by a large yield of side-shoot spears. Long harvest period. Harvest the main head when 3” in diameter or less to encourage heavier side-shoot production. Great for spring or fall production. Edible flowers.Plant in sun. (Maturity: 48 days) (Brassica oleracea ‘Di Cicco’)

Heirloom - The true and popular Italian heirloom with spiraling, apple-green heads that are so superbly flavored. This variety is widely grown in northern Italy. A must with many of the finest chefs. Nutty taste. Most often enjoyed raw, the broccoli, if lightly cooked, will retain its flavor and unique texture.

Nice compact variety that produces 6" uniform heads. Great choice for spring, summer & fall plantings as it holds well in the field and ideal for both warm & cold weather conditions. Good disease resistance. (Maturity: 60-70 days) (Brassica oleracea 'Belstar')

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Clay tolerant. Evergreen heart shaped leaves are accented by clusters of blue forget-me-not blooms in spring-summer. Great in a partially shaded woodland setting, border and as a ground cover. A beauty!! Bloom color: blue. Size: 1-2' x 1-2'. Exposure: part shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z3-9.

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Clay tolerant. Evergreen heart shaped silver foliage with light green veins are accented by clusters of blue forget-me-not blooms in spring-summer. Great in a partially shaded woodland setting, border & as a ground cover. A BEAUTY!! Bloom color: blue. Size: 12-15" x 18". Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z3-9.

Perennial Herb: Evergreen. Deer resistant. An improved 'Jack Frost' variety. It has thick, hefty heart shaped leaves that are green with a silver overlay that will stand up well to heat and humidity. In spring loose clusters of pink buds open to dainty vivid blue flowers. Great for beds, borders or containers. Good cut flower. Size: 6-12" x 24". Water: mod-moist. Exposure: part shade-shade. USDA Z4. PPAF.

Perennial Herb: Evergreen. Deer resistant. A superb introduction, forming a clump of very thick, heart-shaped leaves that are silver with green edging and veining. Sprays of deep blue Forget-me-not flowers appear in spring. Heat and humidity tolerant. Great in beds, borders and containers. Good cut flower. Size: 6-12" x 24". Water: mod-moist. Exposure: part shade-shade. USDA Z4. PPAF.

Heirloom. Originating around the 1890's. Semi-dwarf that produces lots of tasty sprouts on short, self-supporting stems. Each sprout is tightly wrapped, has an excellent flavor & avg.1.5” in diameter. Delicious roasted with other vegetables or use to compliment a meat dish. Also good for freezing. Harvest sprouts before the leaves turn yellow. Full sun. Height: 24". (Maturity: 90 days) (Brassica oleracea 'Long Island Improved')

Shrub: Drought, deer, gopher & clay tolerant. Semi-evergreen/deciduous border & pot plant. About 1/3 the size of traditional Buddlejas. Leaves are green on top, white underneath. Fragrant magenta cone-like flowers attract butterflies & hummers. Good cut flower. Blooms: summer-fall. Ht: 3'. W: 3'. Smaller in pots. Sun/light shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. (PPAF)

Shrub: Drought, deer, gopher & clay tolerant. Semi-evergreen/deciduous border & pot plant. About 1/3 the size of traditional Buddlejas. Leaves are green on top, white underneath. Fragrant sky blue cone-like flowers attract butterflies & hummers. Good cut flower. Blooms: summer-fall. Ht: 3'. W: 3'. Smaller in pots. Sun/light shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. (PPAF)

Shrub: Drought & clay tolerant. Deer & gopher resistant. Semi-evergreen to deciduous border plant. Part of the ‘Cascade’ collection, a refreshing new look for Butterfly Bushes. Arching, weeping look versus the normal upright habit. Light apple blossom pk flower panicles are 8-10" long. Attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Nice cut flower. Blooms: summer-fall. Size: 5-5.5’ x 5-6’. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. Z5. PP#30,711

Shrub or Tree: Deciduous. Tolerates drought, deer, rabbits & clay. Native to China. Useful for shrub borders, foundation plantings, butterfly & cottage gardens. Blooms on previous year's wood, so prune after flowering. Arching, weeping growth. Grow as a shrub or prune into a tree. Fragrant 18" flower spikes attract butterflies & hummingbirds. Blooms: spring. Color: lilac purple. Ht: 8-15 ft. Width: 10-18 ft. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5-9.

Shrub: Succulent perennial from So. Africa w/fleshy pencil-like foliage. Flower stalks carry clusters of star-shaped orange flowers w/fuzzy yellow stamens in spring-fall. Good cut flower, rock garden, bank & pot plant. Clump former: 12" x 24". Stalks to 12-18". Smaller & less heat tolerant than species. Exposure: sun. Tolerates dryness & poor, dry soil. USDA Z9-11.

Shrub: Succulent perennial native to South Africa with fleshy pencil-like foliage. Flower stalks carry clusters of star-shaped orange flowers in spring-fall. Good cut flower. Nice for rock gardens, banks and containers. Forms clumps to 12" x 36-48". Flower stalks to 24". Exposure: sun. Tolerates dryness & poor, dry soil. USDA Z9-11.

Shrub: Succulent perennial native to South Africa with fleshy pencil-like foliage. Flower stalks carry clusters of star-shaped yellow flowers in spring-fall. Good cut flower. Nice for rock gardens, banks and containers. Forms clumps to 12" x 36-48". Flower stalks to 24". Exposure: sun. Tolerates dryness & poor, dry soil. USDA Z9-11.