Plants

Hedera helix 'Baltica'

[Baltica English Ivy]

'Baltica' has smaller leaves with more prominent white veination. Foliage becomes tinged with purple in the winter. Tolerant of heavy shade to full sun except at the northern limits of its useful range, where some protection from full winter sun is necessary. Vigorous and can be a weed problem in certain regions of the country (like the NW US) where it can smother woodlands. Poisonous fruits, but it generally takes many years for it to…

Hedera helix 'Thorndale'

[Thorndale English Ivy]

'Thorndale' is a very hardy cultivar that has large, glossy leaves with striking white veination. Tolerant of heavy shade to full sun except at the northern limits of its useful range, where some protection from full winter sun is necessary. Useful as a groundcover and vine. Vigorous and can be a weed problem in certain regions of the country (like the NW US) where it can smother woodlands. Poisonous fruits, but it generally takes many…

Helleborus × hybridus 'Pine Knot Best Strain' [sold as Pine Knot Best Strain Hellebore]

[Pine Knot Best Strain Hellebore]

Heptacodium miconioides

[Seven-son Flower]

The common name, Seven-Son Flower, is derived from the cluster of 7 small flowers contained within each whorl. The flowers are followed by very showy, reddish fruit structures that have the appearance of flowers. The tan, shredding bark is attractive and exfoliates in long strips to reveal a dark brown inner bark. This plant can be hard to find, both in the wild and in commerce. Needs pruning to maintain aesthetics.

Heuchera americana 'Palace Purple'

[Palace Purple Coral Bells]

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.

Heuchera 'Carnival Fall Fesival' [sold as Carnival Fall Fesival Coral Bells]

[Carnival Fall Festival Coral Bells]

Heuchera 'Fire Alarm' [sold as Fire Alarm Coral Bells]

[Fire Alarm Coral Bells]

Heuchera 'Leuchtkafer' [sold as Firefly Coral Bells]

[Firefly Coral Bells]

Heuchera villosa 'Autumn Bride' [sold as Autumn Bride Hairy Alumroot]

[Autumn Bride Hairy Alumroot]

Autumn Bride Hairy Alumroot has showy white flowers that bloom above foliage.

Heucherella 'Red Stone Falls' [sold as Red Stone Falls Heucherella]

[Red Stone Falls Heucherella]