Bee Balm has 15 species and is native to the prairies and woodlands in North America. The name Bee Balm comes from making a balm from the leaves for bee stings. ‘Petite Delight’ spreads by rhizomes so it is prudent to separate clumps to control the spreading tendencies. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. […]
This catmint is a low growing perennial that is easily grown. It is different in most that the seeds are sterile. It’s typically used in rock gardens and is a good plant for edging. […]
‘Pacific Sunset®’ is an Acer truncatum X Acer platanoides hybrib. it has dark, glossy leaves in the summer and bright yellow-orange to red leaves in the fall. They are not commonly used but are known for being adaptable to a wide variety of landscpaes. […]
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Tiarella wherryi is a clump forming herbaceous perennial that grows about half a foot tall and can spread up to 20 inches. The white flowers reach hights of up to 20 inches. The leaves are green and lobe shaped. Tiarella wherryi does prefer moist soils but does not like wet feet, so plant accordingly. Tiarella […]
This fern is easily grown in average, well drained soils in partial to full shade. It prefers moist, rich, acidic soils with protection from the wind. […]
Coral bells does best when grown in organically rich soils that are well drained and in full sun. To encourage continuos bloom, remove the old flower stems. Every 3-4 years in the spring, the clump should be divided. […]
‘Rotstrahlbusch’ is used for the burgundy-red color it has in the fall. Similar vertical clump to ‘Northwind’. […]
Little bluestem is native to prairies and fields from Quebec to Alberta and from Arizona to Florida. Ornamental grass good for low maintenance. […]
Japanese spurge is a shrubby ground cover that grows best in the shade. The plant has whorled leaves and small white flowers in early spring. This cultivar has irregular white varigation along the edges of the leaves. […]
Switch Grass is native to Missouri prairies. Has a vertical shape and remains stiff throughout the growing season. Will tolerate occasional flooding. It is rhizomatous. ‘Cloud Nine’ is recorded as the tallest cultivar. […]
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