Plants in family ranunculaceae
Helleborus hybridus 'Shotgun Wedding'
Helleborus hybridus 'Shotgun Wedding' features double white and red bicolor flowers and forms a 15-inch tall by 2-foot wide clump. It blooms in late February and serves as an early season nectar source for honeybees. This drought-resistant plant is a prolific re-seeder and provides winter evergreen groundcover.
Helleborus hybridus 'Pdn Double Purple'
Helleborus hybridus 'Pdn Double Purple' is a deer-resistant perennial known for its double dark purple flowers. This plant is seed-grown and thrives in part sun to shade, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings. It is drought-tolerant and can withstand dry shade conditions, adding resilience to its list of attributes. Helleborus hybridus is an evergreen perennial, providing year-round interest with its attractive foliage and flowers. This plant is a great choice for gardeners looking to add color and texture to shaded areas, while also being resistant to rabbits and other garden pests.
Helleborus foetidus 'Ruth'
Helleborus foetidus 'Ruth' is a compact, evergreen perennial with dark-green, almost black foliage. It produces green flowers in late fall or winter, adding interest to the garden during the colder months. This plant is suitable for part sun to shade and is resistant to rabbits, making it a durable choice for various garden settings.
Clematis crispa 'New Hope'
Clematis crispa 'New Hope' is a unique vine originating from a seed strain found in the Florida Panhandle. It features small, dangling purple bell-shaped flowers with a white central stripe. This see-through vine thrives in wet conditions and is suitable for attracting butterflies and other pollinators. It can be grown in part sun to light shade, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Helleborus hybridus 'Cotton Candy'
Helleborus hybridus 'Cotton Candy' is a winter-flowering perennial with double pink blooms. It serves as an evergreen groundcover and is drought-resistant, making it low maintenance. The plant is a prolific re-seeder and provides nectar for honeybees. It thrives in well-drained soils and benefits from the removal of old foliage in late winter.
Helleborus hybridus 'Confetti Cake'
Helleborus hybridus 'Confetti Cake' is an evergreen plant that forms 18-inch tall clumps with double white flowers speckled with raspberry-to-burgundy. Blooming in late winter, it is drought resistant and provides nectar for honeybees, making it a valuable addition to woodland gardens.
Helleborus hybridus 'Heronswood Black Purple Strain'
Helleborus hybridus 'Heronswood Black Purple Strain' is a deer-resistant hybrid with single black-purple flowers. These vigorous seed-grown hybrids are suitable for part sun to shade gardens.
Helleborus ericsmithii 'Pink Beauty'
Helleborus ericsmithii 'Pink Beauty' is a hybrid plant with grey-green leaves and dusty purple flower stalks. The flowers open ivory and pink, aging to dusty pink, and are deer-resistant. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 6 and above, making it a reliable choice for shaded gardens.
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Nimbus White'
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Nimbus White' is a meadow rue with sturdy, charcoal black stalks and columbine-like foliage. It produces clusters of pure white frothy flower heads, being the first to flower in mid to late April. This plant is deer and rabbit resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Clematis viticaulis
Clematis viticaulis is a rare native plant of the Virginia mountains, known for its compact clumps and urn-shaped, creamy flowers with a purple blush. The plant's coppery brown seedheads remain attractive throughout the summer. It is endemic to the Appalachian Mountains and thrives in shale barrens habitats. This woody vine features erect, hairy stems and leathery oval leaves, adding a unique texture to gardens. Its rarity and distinctive appearance make it a valuable addition to native plant collections.
Aconitum sinomontanum 'Sacred Tower'
Aconitum sinomontanum 'Sacred Tower' is a tall perennial with 6-foot stalks, featuring thick, deeply-cut foliage on the lower portion and up to 100 large blue-lavender flowers on the upper portion. The flowers open in October, adding late-season color to the garden.
Clematis 'Jan Fopma'
Clematis 'Jan Fopma' is a hybrid vine known for its small, red-lavender, bell-shaped flowers with lighter edges. Blooming from July to September, this plant is a cross between Clematis integrifolia and Clematis fusca, developed by Dutch breeder Wim Snoeijer. It grows as a 5-foot long scrambler, making it ideal for trellises or as a ground cover. Its unique flower shape and color attract butterflies and hummingbirds, adding charm to gardens.
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Munstead White'
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Munstead White' is a tall-growing selection of columbine with elegant white flowers. This plant is known for its resilience and ability to thrive in a range of garden conditions, making it a versatile choice for gardeners seeking a classic white bloom.
Anemone coronaria 'Italian White'
Anemone coronaria 'Italian White' is a charming perennial with white petals and striking black centers. It blooms in early spring, reaching a height of 8 to 12 inches. This plant is suitable for outdoor gardens in USDA zones 8 to 10 and requires medium humidity and water levels. It is considered a pet hazard, so caution is advised around animals.
Clematis 'Rooguchi'
Clematis 'Rooguchi' is a hybrid vine known for its cobalt blue, bell-shaped flowers that bloom from May to September. This perennial can grow up to 6 feet tall and is maintenance-free, requiring only well-drained soil and a structure to climb. It attracts bees and tolerates a variety of growing conditions.
Helleborus dumetorum ssp. atrorubens
Helleborus dumetorum ssp. atrorubens is a deciduous plant that blooms in late winter with flowers on 1-foot stalks. The new foliage emerges with a purple tint, adding a splash of color to shaded garden areas. This plant is rabbit-resistant and suitable for dry shade conditions.
Hepatica henryi
Hepatica henryi is one of the rarest liverleaf species, known for its difficulty to grow. It features green foliage and produces white to blue flowers in early spring. This plant is native to China and thrives in light shade to shade conditions.
Clematis 'Madame Julia Correvon'
Clematis 'Madame Julia Correvon' is a vigorous climber known for its 4-inch true red flowers with deeply veined midribs and scalloped margins. It thrives when grown through small trees or shrubs and requires a supporting structure. This clematis prefers rich, porous, alkaline soil and benefits from having its roots shaded while the tops receive full sunlight.
Delphinium requienii
Delphinium requienii is a biennial plant native to Southwest Europe, featuring a glossy bright green basal rosette and mauvy purple flowers on 3-foot tall stalks in late spring. After flowering, the plant disappears and reappears in early fall, reseeding itself in place. It is suitable for sunny locations and attracts butterflies, making it a charming addition to gardens.
Aquilegia canadensis 'Corbett'
Aquilegia canadensis 'Corbett' is a charming perennial known for its solid yellow, nodding flowers that bloom in mid-spring. This plant forms 18-inch tall clumps and is well-suited for gardens that receive sun to light shade. It is a reliable choice for gardeners looking for a plant that comes true from seed and adds a splash of color to their spring garden. Its adaptability to various light conditions and its cheerful blooms make it a delightful addition to any landscape.
Clematis 'Barbara Harrington'
Clematis 'Barbara Harrington' is a striking vine with magenta flowers that bloom from late June to September. The flowers, about 4 inches across, have pointed petals and require a supporting structure to grow. This plant thrives in rich, porous, alkaline soil and prefers full sunlight with shaded roots. It is best pruned back hard at the end of winter to encourage healthy growth.
Hepatica nobilis 'Lithuanian Blue'
Hepatica nobilis 'Lithuanian Blue' is an evergreen perennial with three-lobed foliage and dark blue flowers that bloom in mid-spring. It originates from wild-collected seed in Lithuania.
Helleborus hybridus 'Southern Belle Doubles'
Helleborus hybridus 'Southern Belle Doubles' is a variety of lenten rose known for its double flowers, which are deer-resistant. Approximately 75% of the blooms are expected to be double, adding a unique touch to shaded garden areas. This perennial is well-suited for rain gardens and can thrive in both sun and shade.
Clematis 'Dr Ruppel'
Clematis 'Dr Ruppel' features deep rose-pink flowers with carmine-red central bars, blooming in late spring and late summer. It has a compact habit suitable for containers and requires a supporting structure to grow.
Helleborus hybridus 'Black Diamond'
Helleborus hybridus 'Black Diamond' is a single-flowered lenten rose with slaty black blooms and evergreen foliage. It blooms in late winter, providing a valuable floral display for honeybees. This drought-resistant plant is a prolific re-seeder and thrives in well-drained soils.
Clematis 'Hendryetta'
Clematis 'Hendryetta' is a hybrid vine known for its pendent, red-lavender bell-shaped flowers that bloom from July to September. The scrambling stems can extend up to 5 feet long, making it an attractive choice for trellises and arbors. This plant thrives in sun to part sun and is resistant to rabbits, adding a touch of elegance to any garden setting.
Helleborus hybridus 'Winter Delights Violet W Purple Spots'
Helleborus hybridus 'Winter Delights Violet W Purple Spots' is a hybrid known for its violet flowers with darker purple spots. This deer-resistant plant is ideal for cottage gardens and can thrive in part sun to shade. It is an evergreen perennial that blooms in winter, adding color to the garden during the colder months. Its unique flower pattern makes it a standout in any landscape.