Plants
Hosta 'Flower Power'
Hosta 'Flower Power' is a large-growing hybrid that emerges with a grey-blue cast, transitioning to apple green. It forms a 4-foot wide clump and is known for its very large, fragrant white flowers. This hosta thrives in shaded areas and is a favorite for its impressive size and scent.
Echeveria nodulosa
Echeveria nodulosa, commonly known as painted echeveria, is a vibrant succulent native to Mexico. It features long green leaves with deep purple lines and can grow up to 8 inches tall. This plant produces pink to yellow star-shaped flowers and requires bright sunlight to maintain its color and form. It is not frost-hardy and needs excellent drainage with infrequent watering. Its beautiful rosette shape and colorful foliage make it a treasured addition to succulent collections.
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Mayfire'
Prunus persica ssp. nucipersica 'Mayfire' is a cold-hardy nectarine tree known for its early ripening, sweet, and juicy fruit. It produces vivid pink flowers in spring and reaches a height of 12-18 feet. This self-fruitful tree benefits from multiple plantings and requires full sun and well-drained, enriched soil. It needs 750-850 chill hours to thrive.
Salvia microphylla 'Hildago'
Salvia microphylla 'Hildago' is a woody shrub similar to S. greggii but more spreading, blooming for about six months. It is drought tolerant and favored by hummingbirds and pollinators, thriving in sunny locations.
Heuchera 'Carousel'
Heuchera 'Carousel' is a hybrid plant with small, intensely ruffled leaves. The light green leaves have a silver overlay between the veins, making it a visually striking addition to gardens. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is resistant to rabbits.
Echinacea purpurea 'Kims Mop Head'
Echinacea purpurea 'Kims Mop Head' is a mutation of E. 'Kim's Knee High', known for its compact habit and symmetrical downward arching heads. It features fringed-white petals and is ideal for mass planting in flower beds or borders.
Miscanthus 'Minuett'
Miscanthus 'Minuett' is an ornamental grass introduced by Kurt Bluemel, forming a short clump about 3 feet tall with airy flower spikes reaching 6 feet. The dramatic separation between its foliage and plumes makes it a striking addition to any landscape. This plant is believed to be a seedling of M. oligostachyus and thrives in sunny conditions.
Carex muskingumensis 'Wachtposten'
Carex muskingumensis 'Wachtposten' is an improved selection of palm sedge, resembling a miniature palm tree and growing up to 20 inches tall. It is ideal for woodland gardens or surrounding a waterfall, thriving in part sun to light shade. This ornamental grass is also rabbit-resistant and suitable for rain gardens.
Malus domestica 'Winesap'
Malus domestica 'Winesap' is an heirloom apple variety from the 1700s, known for its bright red blooms in spring and tart yellow flesh with red tinges. It requires 600-800 chill hours and a pollinator to produce fruit, which is harvested from September to October. This apple tree grows in zones 5-8, preferring full sun and well-drained soil, and is moderately disease-resistant.
Dryopteris reflexosquamata 'Hansome'
Dryopteris reflexosquamata 'Hansome' is an upright evergreen fern native to South Central China and Taiwan. It grows up to 32 inches tall and 2 feet wide, tolerating average to somewhat dry soils. This fern is a resilient choice for adding greenery to shaded garden areas.
Ranunculus ficaria 'Brambling'
Ranunculus ficaria 'Brambling' is a low-growing plant with silver and black patterned foliage and bright yellow flowers in early spring. It forms a clump 3 inches tall and 8 inches wide and goes dormant by late May. This plant is suitable for shade gardens and is resistant to deer.
Carex caryophyllea 'Beatlemania'
Carex caryophyllea 'Beatlemania' is a variegated sedge forming a 1-foot wide clump with very dark black-green foliage bordered in gold. It is slow-spreading and thrives in moist, slightly acidic soils. This ornamental grass is well-suited for shade gardens and rain gardens, providing a striking contrast with its unique foliage. 'Beatlemania' adapts well to various garden settings and is a low-maintenance choice for adding texture and color.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Chirimen'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Chirimen' is a dwarf conifer with unique crinkled green foliage and irregular, upright branches. Originating from Japan, this plant was introduced in the early 1990s and can reach a height of 6 feet and a width of 3 feet over nine years. It is well-suited for rock gardens and sunny locations.
Colocasia esculenta 'Hilo Bay'
Colocasia esculenta 'Hilo Bay' is a tropical plant introduced in 2008, recognized for its dramatic appearance. It grows up to 4 feet tall with dark chocolate stems and large, olive green leaves that have upturned edges. The leaves are thick and heavily corrugated, adding texture to gardens. This plant spreads slightly and is deer resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for bog gardens and areas with high humidity.
Hosta 'Journey's End'
Hosta 'Journey's End' is a large herbaceous perennial with striking yellow-gold leaves edged in dark green. It forms wide clumps up to 5-6 feet across and produces pale lavender flowers in June and July. This low-care plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and thrives in shady locations with moist, well-drained soils.
Epimedium stellulatum 'Long Leaf Form'
Epimedium stellulatum 'Long Leaf Form' is an evergreen plant with long, spiny green leaves and small white flowers that bloom in spring. Collected in Shaanxi Province in 1996, this plant is suitable for shade gardens and is deer-resistant.
Gaillardia 'Celebration'
Gaillardia 'Celebration' is a non-fussy, long-lived perennial known for its vibrant red-orange daisy-like flowers that bloom from spring until the first frost. This plant thrives in hot, sunny locations and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. It is resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for attracting pollinators and butterflies to the garden. Its drought-tolerant nature makes it ideal for sunny, dry sites.
Iris cristata 'Edgar Anderson'
Iris cristata 'Edgar Anderson' is a dwarf iris known for its light lavender-blue flowers with a contrasting white throat and darker lavender markings. This early-flowering clone forms an 8-inch tall by 2-foot wide patch, making it suitable for rock gardens and shaded areas. Named after iris researcher Edgar Anderson, this plant is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant, thriving in part sun to light shade. Its delicate blooms and compact size make it a charming addition to any garden.
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Northern Lights'
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Northern Lights' is an ornamental grass with variegated blades that have creamy white margins and a rosy-pink blush in spring and fall. It features tiny seed head panicles that rise above the clump, creating an eye-catching display. This cool-season grass thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, making it a versatile choice for garden landscapes.
Tulipa gesneriana 'Weber's Parrot'
Tulipa gesneriana 'Weber's Parrot' is a cold-hardy perennial bulb with romantic pure white blooms streaked in pinks and green. Its curvy, ruffled petals add a fragrant spring color to gardens. This tulip thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.
Helleborus hybridus 'Pdn Violet'
Helleborus hybridus 'Pdn Violet' is a red-violet flowering hellebore known for its deer-resistant qualities. This evergreen perennial thrives in part sun to shade and is a popular choice for cottage and rock gardens. Its vibrant blooms add color to winter and early spring landscapes.
Lithops olivacea
Lithops olivacea, a member of the Aizoaceae family, is a unique succulent with bulbous leaves that grow in pairs. It is known for its camouflage abilities and yellow flowers with a white center.
Asarum fauriei var. takaoi 'Pitter Patter'
Asarum fauriei var. takaoi 'Pitter Patter' is a low-growing evergreen mat with deep green leaves featuring large central silver patterns. It reaches 1 inch in height and spreads 2 feet wide over seven years. This plant produces tiny purple flowers in late winter and is well-suited for shade gardens, offering a unique groundcover option with its striking foliage.