All Plants (H)

Deciduous shrub: Large prolific trusses range from dark indigo blues to deep rose purples, maturing into a violet plum color. Grows best in light to open shade. A protected location from full hot sun will keep the colors from fading fast & also protect it from scorching. Likes rich moist well drained soil. Acidic soils will change the tones in your plant. Water: moderate. Great as cut flowers. Size: 3-4’ x 3-4’. Bloom time: summer- fall. USDA Z6.

Shrub: Mophead type (Hortensia). Deciduous plant with large rounded 6" clusters of bright blue flowers (grayish blue to pink in alkaline soils). Good in borders & pots. Nice cut flowers, fresh or dried. Blooms: summer-fall. Vigorous & free-flowering. Deer & gopher resistant. Rounded growth, 5-6'. Sun on coast, part shade inland. Water: moderate. USDA Z5-9.

Shrub: Lacecap type. Deciduous plant that produces clusters of small fertile flowers surrounded by big sterile flowers. Handsome variegated foliage with white flowers in summer-fall. Good in borders and containers. Nice cut flowers, fresh or dried. Deer & gopher resistant. Ht: 4'. W: 5'. Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5-9.

Shrub: Deciduous. Lacecap type. Sun, deer & gopher tolerant. This series is the 1st & only one to be daylength neutral & needs no chilling - so it blooms earlier & longer than others & on new wood. Uses: landscape, pot, border, woodlands. The giant flowers make good cut flowers, fresh or dried. Attracts butterflies, hummers & pollinators. Blooms: spring-fall, bubble gum pink. Ht: 2-4 ft. W: 2-3 ft. Sun on coast, part shade inland. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

Perennial: Tolerates deer, fire, drought & coast. Deciduous. Good in borders, rock gardens and containers. Clustered flower heads attract butterflies & make good cut flowers. Bloom time: autumn. Bloom color: pink. Ht: 1-2'. W: 1-2'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z3. (SEDUM telephium x S. spectabile is now HYLOTELEPHIUM)

Shrub: Deciduous. Tolerates drought, deer and rabbit. The Globo series is bred for big berries and high rust and nematode tolerance. The shiny burgundy berries are a perfect addition to bouquets. Blooms and berries attract bees, birds and other wildlife. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: yellow. Height: 24-28 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6.

Shrub: Deciduous. Tolerates drought, deer and rabbit. The Globo series is bred for big berries and high rust and nematode tolerance. The shiny white berries are a perfect addition to bouquets. Blooms and berries attract bees, birds and other wildlife. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: yellow. Height: 24-28 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6.

Shrub: Produces beautiful ornamental berries. Bright golden-yellow flowers appear in summer followed by large red berries though the fall season. The berries are wonderful in fresh-cut flower arrangements. Attracts butterflies and birds. Great landscape, border or container plant. Well-branching, vigorous growth habit. Height: 24-32 inches. Width: 24-32 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z6.

Evergreen Subshrub: Tolerates deer, heat, & humidity. Confetti Compact's habit & decorative foliage make it a great choice as an indoor potted plant & as a component in mixed containers. This series works well in containers, baskets, beds, indoors as well as outdoors. The foliage has contrasting dots that splash the foliage. Foliage: a mix of pink, red, green or white. Ht: 4-6 in. Width: 4-6 in. Exposure: sun/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z10-11.

Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Mint family, w/bright blue-violet flowers. Popular ornamental for the perennial bed w/flower spikes summer-fall. Aromatic. Medicinal uses: tea has a soothing quality, use dried leaves. Use for colds, flu, bronchitis, sore throat, bruises, burns. The fresh leaves & flowers are used fresh as a seasoning. Attracts butterflies. Height: 1.5-2'. Width: 1-1.5'. Sun/light shade. Tolerates some drought, does best w/moderate water. USDA Z3.