Plants in family ranunculaceae
Actaea pachypoda 'Misty Blue'
Actaea pachypoda 'Misty Blue' is a perennial with glaucous, pewter-colored pinnate foliage forming 18-inch tall clumps. In spring, it is topped with short stalks of white flowers, followed by ornamental white berries with bright red stems. This plant prefers lightly shaded sites with moist, well-drained soil.
Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid'
Clematis 'Hagley Hybrid' is a floriferous vine known for its 6-inch shell-pink flowers with carmine edges and wine red anthers. This deer-resistant plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, making it a lively addition to gardens. It requires a supporting structure and grows best with roots shaded and tops in full sunlight. 'Hagley Hybrid' prefers rich, porous, alkaline soil and offers a long blooming period.
Helleborus hybridus 'Rio Carnival'
Helleborus hybridus 'Rio Carnival' features creamy light yellow flowers with a dark purple central pattern, blooming in mid-February. This plant is drought-resistant and performs well in slightly acidic and slightly alkaline soils. It is a prolific re-seeder and provides nectar for honeybees, making it a valuable addition to gardens. Its winter evergreen nature and ability to thrive in well-drained soils add to its appeal.
Helleborus foetidus 'Chedglow'
Helleborus foetidus 'Chedglow' is an evergreen perennial with gold variegated leaves that are brightest in spring. It grows up to 2 feet tall and produces large green flower heads in late winter. This plant is known for its good drainage requirements and is also sold under the name Helleborus 'Gold Bullion'.
Thalictrum delavayi 'Hewitt's Double'
Thalictrum delavayi 'Hewitt's Double' is a perennial with airy, maidenhair fern-like foliage and large, cloud-like flower heads. It features small, lavender, pompom-like double flowers that bloom from midsummer through fall. This deer-resistant plant grows to about 4 feet tall and adds a delicate touch to garden borders.
Helleborus foetidus 'Sienna'
Helleborus foetidus 'Sienna' is a distinctive perennial known for its very dark, almost black foliage and stately clump-forming habit. Originating from a seed-strain selection near Sienna, Italy, this plant produces gigantic flower heads in mid-winter, providing a striking contrast against its dark leaves. It thrives in dry shade and is resistant to rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for shaded gardens. This hellebore is suitable for a range of climates, from USDA Zones 5 to 9, and can be a unique addition to rain gardens or xeriscaping projects.
Helleborus hybridus 'Dark And Handsome'
Helleborus hybridus 'Dark And Handsome' is a selection with double black-purple flowers and evergreen foliage. It is drought-resistant and provides a winter floral show, offering nectar for honeybees.
Anemonella thalictroides 'Double White'
Anemonella thalictroides 'Double White' is a miniature, rock garden-sized plant known for its fully double white flowers. It forms 6-inch tall clumps with thalictrum-like foliage and produces 1-inch pom-pom style flowers in mid-April. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is ideal for rock gardens and fairy gardens. Its delicate appearance and early spring blooms make it a charming addition to any garden.
Hepatica acutiloba 'Monroe Shocks'
Hepatica acutiloba 'Monroe Shocks', collected in Alabama, is an evergreen plant with trilobed, olive green leaves and silver blotches. It forms a small mound and blooms with six-petaled white flowers in early March, thriving in summer heat and humidity.
Clematis 'Avant Garde'
Clematis 'Avant Garde' is a vigorous climbing vine with large magenta and pink blooms that attract hummingbirds. It blooms from mid-summer through fall and can climb up to 10 feet, requiring pruning to 10-12 inches in early spring.
Aquilegia 'Origami Red And White'
Aquilegia 'Origami Red And White' is a compact perennial with large red and white flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It features blue-green rounded compound foliage and is cold-hardy, thriving in sun to shade. This plant self-seeds when conditions are favorable and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Thalictrum delavayi var. decorum
Thalictrum delavayi var. decorum is an airy perennial that forms a 4-5 foot tall clump. It features panicles of large mauve-lavender flowers in early summer, blooming for months in suitable weather. This plant prefers typical to slightly moist soils and adds a delicate touch to gardens.
Helleborus hybridus 'Heronswood Creamy Yellow Mix'
Helleborus hybridus 'Heronswood Creamy Yellow Mix' is a deer-resistant perennial known for its creamy white flowers with pink veining. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is a popular choice for shade gardens. Its unique coloration and resistance to pests make it a standout addition to any garden.
Helleborus hybridus 'Birkins Blacks'
Helleborus hybridus 'Birkins Blacks' is a perennial plant with striking purple-black flowers. Hand-crossed by Graham Birkin, this plant is a division from 90 selected plants. It is suitable for part sun to shade and is rabbit resistant, making it a hardy choice for gardens.
Helleborus hybridus 'Winter Delights Purple W Spots'
Helleborus hybridus 'Winter Delights Purple W Spots' is a perennial with striking purple flowers adorned with dark purple spots. It is a hardy plant that blooms in late winter, providing early-season color in the garden. This hellebore is suitable for shade gardens and is resistant to deer.
Helleborus foetidus 'Autumn Moon'
Helleborus foetidus 'Autumn Moon' is a narrow leaf selection with dark green finger-like leaves and large clusters of green bell-shaped flowers. It blooms in early October and thrives in part sun to shade.
Helleborus hybridus 'Mardi Gras Double White'
Helleborus hybridus 'Mardi Gras Double White' is a hybrid known for its large double white flowers. Designed by Glenn Withey and Charles Price, this plant is deer and rabbit resistant, thriving in part sun to shade. It is a versatile addition to gardens.
Clematis 'My Angel'
Clematis 'My Angel' is a hardy woody climber with purple stems and 1.5-inch flowers that are yellow inside and red-purple outside. It blooms from July through October and features white seed heads after flowering. This plant requires a supporting structure and grows best in rich, porous, alkaline soil.
Helleborus foetidus 'Piccadilly'
Helleborus foetidus 'Piccadilly' is a deer-resistant plant with very dark grey-green foliage and whitish-green flowers. It blooms from early winter through early spring, featuring reddish markings on the flower stem and leaf axils. This plant is a hardy addition to gardens, providing color during the colder months.
Clematis 'Will Goodwin'
Clematis 'Will Goodwin' is a climbing plant with lavender-blue flowers featuring ruffled edges. It reblooms in early autumn and has received the Royal Horticulture Award of Garden Merit. This clematis prefers rich, porous, alkaline soil and full sunlight with shaded roots.
Aquilegia 'Earlybird Blue White'
Aquilegia 'Earlybird Blue White' is a compact plant growing to 12 inches tall, known for its resistance to deer and rabbits. It self-seeds, making it a low-maintenance addition to gardens. This plant is suitable for a variety of garden settings due to its adaptability.
Helleborus croaticus
Helleborus croaticus is a clonal selection known for its exceptionally dark purple flowers. This plant forms a 10-inch tall clump with small, rounded flowers that age to green. It thrives in very open shade to a few hours of direct sun, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Clematis 'Hyde Hall'
Clematis 'Hyde Hall' is a compact flowering vine with creamy-white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The flowers can reach up to seven inches across and feature chocolate-colored anthers. This vine has a twining and trailing growth habit, making it ideal for trellises or fences. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and provides winter interest with its seed heads.
Beesia calthifolia
Beesia calthifolia is an evergreen plant native to moist meadows and woodlands in southwestern China. It features dark, glossy green heart-shaped leaves with lighter veins and purple spikes of tiny white flowers in spring. This plant thrives in shaded areas with high humidity.
Clematis 'Blue Angel'
Clematis 'Blue Angel' is a vigorous climbing plant that produces sky blue flowers, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. It thrives in full sun and requires a supporting structure to grow. This plant prefers rich alkaline soil and benefits from cooler soil temperatures. Pruning after the first flowering can enhance its performance.
Aquilegia canadensis 'Canyon Vista'
Aquilegia canadensis 'Canyon Vista' is a dwarf, compact selection of the native East Coast columbine, discovered near Eagles Mere, PA. This plant grows between 12 and 18 inches tall, with a short evergreen rosette that expands upwards in early spring. It features red and yellow bicolor flowers in April, making it a great naturalizer in woodland gardens.