Humulus lupulus, commonly known as hops, is a vigorous perennial climbing plant that can reach heights of nearly 20 feet in a single growing season, growing at a moderate to fast rate. Hardy to USDA Zone 5 and tolerant of frost, hops reliably return year after year. The plants produce fragrant flowers from July through August, followed by seed ripening in early fall from September to October. Beyond their ornamental appeal, hops are valued for their ability to attract wildlife and have a long history of use in herbal and pharmaceutical applications. Most famously, hops are an essential ingredient in beer, prized for the distinctive aroma, flavor, and bitterness they contribute to brewing. Growing Note: Hops grown from seed will produce both male and female plants. Once the plants begin to flower, it’s important to identify and remove the males, keeping only the females, as only female plants produce the hop cones used for brewing and other purposes. Male hop plants can be recognized by their drooping, branched clusters of small, simple flowers with five sepals and short stamens, resembling catkins. In contrast, female plants develop the familiar cone-shaped flowers that are harvested as hops.
The Burning Love Lychnis is a vibrantly beautiful red flower with a unique shape that attracts many pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds. This variety is a dwarf form of the Maltese cross that blooms the first year from seed. Enjoy the winter hardy bright scarlet blooms from May to August on its tall plants.
Purple Love Grass grows low to the ground in dense tufts, 8-18" tall. In late summer the fine-textured, stiff inflorescence appears like reddish-purple clouds hovering at ground level. Eventually this inflorescence breaks off and floats around like a tumbleweed.
The Showy Asclepias is just like its name, a beautiful showy plant that is an excellent nectar sources for butterflies and hummingbirds! This Butterfly Weed variety is similar to Common Milkweed, but its pinkish-purple flowers have longer petals that taper more and are covered with fine hairs. The Showy Asclepias will attract butterflies and hummingbirds, especially Queen and Monarch butterflies. This plant is aggressive and should be thinned every year.
The Mesa Yellow Blanket Flower is a radiant addition to gardens, known for its cheerful and sunny disposition. Its large, daisy-like flowers feature bright yellow petals with orange accents at the base, creating a striking and vibrant display. This Gaillardia variety thrives in full sunlight and well-drained soils, showcasing its resilience to the hot and dry conditions typical of its native southwestern habitats. Its compact growth habit and profuse flowering make it an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, or containers, where it adds a splash of color and charm. The Mesa Yellow Blanket Flower not only brightens up the landscape but also attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees, enhancing its role in supporting local biodiversity. Whether used as a focal point or as part of a mixed planting, this delightful flower brings joy and warmth to any garden setting.
A large reed-like plant with long dark green stems that produce male and female flowers. Flowers are dark brown and can sometimes appear almost black. Individual flowers are almost microscopic and can number anywhere from 50 to over 500 flowers per stem.
The Prairie Coneflower Ratibida is a beautiful meadow wildflower that produces an abundance of beautiful, vibrant yellow petals. This breathtaking variety is known for growing wild in the plains states. The Prairie Coneflower gets its name for its yellow petals surrounding tall cones. This flowering plant produces light-green foliage that creates a beautiful backdrop for the textured blooms.
The Wizard Mix Coleus is a beautiful, compact late flower that blooms many different colors and requires absolutely no pinching! This variety reaches 10 to 12 inches high at maturity, showing color just 8 weeks from sowing.
Aster oblongifolius, now widely known as Symphyotrichum oblongifolium and commonly called Aromatic Aster, is a hardy native perennial historically found across the central and eastern United States in prairies, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It is prized for its dense, bushy habit and its late-season display of abundant lavender-purple flowers with bright yellow centers, which provide vital nectar to pollinators when few other plants are in bloom. The foliage releases a pleasant, resinous fragrance when brushed, and the plant’s naturally compact form makes it ideal for borders and native plantings. To grow Aromatic Aster successfully, plant seeds or transplants in full sun and well-drained soil; once established, it is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and reliably forms a vibrant, mound-shaped display each autumn.
The Pampas is a beautiful and large ornamental grass that will grow its long, silky plumes in the late summer so it can be enjoyed all throughout fall. This variety can grow to be 6 to 12' feet tall!
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. Packed with tiny blooms on burgundy stems, this fragrant perennial is great for cutting. Quick growing with a great mint aroma.
The Common Asclepias, also known as Butterfly Weed or Common Milkweed, is the only plant that Monarch butterflies lay their eggs on! This variety provides an abundant food source for Monarchs, but have been declining in the recent years due in part to suburban development and the increased efficiency of herbicides. The Common Asclepias spreads readily by seed and underground rhizomes and its taproot can withstand drought. This Butterfly Weed is one of the easiest and fastest to establish of the Milkweeds. Enjoy watching beautiful Monarchs visit on a daily basis!
The Mina Citronella is a citrus yellow flower with long stems that is a rare variety of Mina Lobata and is used for keeping mosquitos away! This variety starts out with dark yellow buds that transforms to a citrus yellow, and ending with creamy white tips. This variety's blossoms are held upright on long stems making a nice contrast against its dark green foliage. This easy to grow spectacular vine grows to 15 feet in full sun. Mina's climbing vine is super in baskets and will bloom in 10 weeks from seed.
Despite its name, the Swamp Asclepias is one of the most vibrant and beautifully colored milkweeds around for the home gardens! This Butterfly Weed's red blooms are beautiful and will attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. This perennial thrives in zones 3-8 and will produces its willowy foliage and cherry-red blooms that can be enjoyed all summer long!
The Arizona Apricot Gaillardia is a captivating perennial that brings a burst of vibrant color to any garden landscape. With its large, daisy-like flowers showcasing shades of apricot, peach, and sometimes hints of yellow or orange, it immediately draws the eye. These striking blooms, typically 2-3 inches in diameter, stand out against a backdrop of green lance-shaped foliage. Growing to a manageable height of 12-18 inches, this gaillardia is perfect for borders, rock gardens, or containers, where its compact size and prolific blooming from late spring through fall make it a standout feature. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, the Arizona Apricot Gaillardia is not only visually appealing but also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding life and movement to the garden. Its resilience and low-maintenance nature once established make it a favored choice for gardeners seeking enduring beauty and seasonal color.
Blush Pink Diamond offers superb garden performance in spring and autumn with its high uniformity in plant habit. The Diamond is an early series, blooming simultaneously on main and lateral stems with flower size of 1.5 inches in diameter. Diamond Blush Pink has a unique look as its flowers open white, then change to pink and ultimately mature to rose. Ht. 6-10". Avg. 32,500 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
The Pale Purple Echinacea is a coneflower that blooms its pale purple to pink blooms in the early summer before most other flowers! This beautiful coneflower is loved for its nectar by hummingbirds and butterflies and will grow up to 3 feet tall. Try planting this variety with the Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), which has a deeper purple flower and will bloom just when Pale Purple Coneflower bloom cycle is ending. Planting these two together will give you many, many weeks of beautiful, bright Echinacea blooms.
Slender Reed Mace (Typha angustifolia) is an excellent choice for medium to large garden ponds. It is extremely elegant, produces tight clumps that don't spread as easily as other varieties.
