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Perennials
Salvia Marcus To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. Salvia ‘Marcus’ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area. It is hardy for container gardening, as a border plant and provides excellent cut flowers. The Salvia ‘Marcus’, Salvia nemorosa, is a new dwarf version of the Salvia ‘May Night’. Spikes of intense violet-blue flowers bloom on top gray-green foliage and flower from June to October. (PPAF). ‘Marcus’ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. With its compact, dense habit of growing, it is easy to accommodate in any perennial garden.
Coral Bells Obsidian Like most Coral Bells, it thrives in partial sunlight but once established it will also grow in shade. 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. Use this coral bell as a ground cover, in rock gardens, as a border plant or as an edger along paths and walkways. Coral Bells are grown more for their foliage color but the small blooms that they contain will attract hummingbirds.
Coreopsis Autumn Blush It tolerates the heat and humidity extremely well and flowers best in a sunny location. The Coreopsis Autumn Blush, Coreopsis 'Autumn Blush' (PPAF) is a wonderful new variety to the Coreopsis family. Coreopsis Autumn Blush looks great with any type of grass, in borders or mass plantings in sunny gardens. The fern like leaves make a great contrast with the daisy shaped flowers. It should be cut back in late summer to extend the bloom period.
Daylily Rosy Returns Daylilies are some of the easiest plants to grow and are a good choice for any gardener. They will grow in almost any soil and handle drought to wet soil conditions. It can survive harsh conditions that many other plants can not and prefers full sun for the best performance. Rosy Returns will bloom from June until frost and may be hardy all the way to zone 2. Use for stand alone plantings, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs.
Hosta Revolution The lavender flowers of this hosta appear on 20 inch stems, however hosta’s are not known for their flowers. It is considered one of the most distinctive hosta's to be released in years. A great choice for any beginner gardener. Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Revolution is no exception. The Hosta Revolution, Hosta 'Revolution', is a sport of the popular hosta Loyalist which in turn is a sport of the hosta Patriot.
Hosta Guacamole The Hosta Guacamole, Hosta 'Guacamole', is a medium sized hosta that has yellowish leaves with a wid green margin and stems producing white colored flowers. Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage and Guacamole is no exception. Guacamole needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants. The white flowers of this fast growing hosta bloom in late summer, however, hosta’s are not known for their flowers.
Geranium Hocus Pocus There is an attaction to bees and butterflies and it is very disease and deer resistant. The Geranium family is well known for its stunning fall colors that include reds, oranges, and yellows.
Salvia Plumosa The Salvia ‘Plumosa’, Salvia nemorosa, has glowing purple stems loaded with deep, double purple flowers that bloom from June to October. ‘Plumosa’ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers.
Salvia Purple Rain The Salvia ‘Purple Rain’, Salvia verticillata, has glowing purple stems loaded with masses of deep purple flowers that bloom from June to October. ‘Purple Rain’ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant.
Iris Butter And Sugar Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’ is one of the most easily grown Iris’. Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’ prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade. 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 Armeria is salt tolerant and are often grown along the coast line.
Hosta Sum And Substance Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained location.
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