The White Swan Echinacea is a beautiful slightly curved flower that produces beautiful, creamy extra wide petals that look lovely in a bouquet. This variety produces pure white petals with an orange-brown disk that is absolutely beautiful.
Marshmallow yarrow is a great choice for long and consistent blooms. Produces and abundance of blooms from late spring to late summer, with double sugar-white flowers. Drought and heat tolerant, compact, 18-30 in. tall plants bloom the first year. Marshmallow is an excellent choice for containers.
The Wonderland Deep Purple Alyssum is an award winning variety that produces beautiful delicate blooms with a pop of purple to any garden. This variety is dwarf 8-12" tall and vigorous spread making it great for containers and flower gardens. The Wonderland Alyssum has a consistent bloom time. Is a fragrant flower that attracts bees and butterflies.
The California Bluebell Campanula is a very popular, beautiful and hardy annual that has been adapted to very arid environments. The stunning deep blue, bell-shaped flowers of this variety are highlighted by long golden stamens. It's leaves are heart-shaped, covered with soft white hairs closely resembling an African Violet. This flower prefers full sun in very sandy or well-drained soils. The California Bluebell is one of the most extravagant shades of blue.
The Dwarf Blue Cornflower makes for a beautiful display of dark blue flowers that are attractive as cut or dried flowers. This beautiful variety is a very drought tolerant flower. The Dwarf Blue is an annual, but will "naturalize" yearly when the seed drops. It readily comes back the next year to produce another crop of blue flowers. In warm climates, plant the Dwarf Blue in summer to early fall for a winter bloom.
The Sweet Joe Pye Weed Eutrochium is easy to grow and its vanilla-scented flowers are irresistible for Monarchs, Swallowtails and many other butterflies. If you want to attract butterflies to your garden, this is the plant variety for you! The Sweet Joe Pye Weed can reach up to 7 feet high and does great in shady locations. This beautiful flower blooms pale pink to pale purple flowers from July to September.
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 Gayfeather Liatris is an excellent variety at attracting butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and matures to 4' in wet to mesic soil conditions. Like many Liatris species, when it begins to bloom it starts at the top and works its way down. This is an excellent Liatris species to plant in wet-medium prairies and perennial gardens and it makes to be a perfect cut flower.
The Wonderland Pink Alyssum is an award winning variety that produces beautiful delicate blooms with a pop of pink to any garden. This variety is dwarf 8-12" tall and vigorous spread making it great for containers and flower gardens. The Wonderland Alyssum has a consistent bloom time. Is a fragrant flower that attracts bees and butterflies.
Dalmatian Foxglove offers uniformity, a great habit and early flowering, making it ideal for home and market growers. Blooms from seed the first year and produces beautiful purple bell-shaped petals with dark freckles within. Best when treated as a fall or spring-planted hardy annual, as winter survival is generally poor when treated as a perennial. Seed has been pelleted for ease of sowing.
The Imperial Mix Delphinium blooms bushy, brightly colored blooms that makes an excellent cut flower that attracts many beneficial insects. This Mediterranean annual produces spires of pink, blue, lavender, rose and white flowers. This variety can be grown in full sun or partly shaded areas and tends to be a good re-seeder. The Imperial Mix Delphinium is a great cut flower and can be used in the wildlife garden to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Arabesque Violet Penstemon flowers are a captivating variety known for their vibrant, deep violet blooms that create a striking contrast against their dark green, lance-shaped foliage. The tubular flowers, characteristic of the Penstemon genus, are arranged in elegant spikes that rise above the plant, drawing the eye with their rich color and graceful form. These blooms are not only visually stunning but also attract hummingbirds and bees, making them a lively addition to any garden. Arabesque Violet Penstemon thrives in sunny, well-drained areas and is valued for its resilience and long blooming season, which extends from late spring through summer. This variety embodies a perfect blend of ornamental beauty and natural hardiness, making it a favorite among gardeners seeking to add a splash of red to their landscapes. All American Selection winner in 2014.
An excellent cut flower for home gardens and market growers. Blue Horizon has nice long stems and multi-branching habit making it ideal for farmers’ market and roadside sales.
Lemon Mint Bee Balm grow beautiful lavender blooms that make wonderful cut flowers. Citrus scented blooms offer fragrance and beauty. The blooms and leaves are both edible. Native to the U.S. Also known as lemon bee balm, purple horsemint, and lemon mint. If grown in a pollinator garden Lemon Mint will attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Meadow Blazing Star (Liatris ligulistylis) is a beloved native perennial of the northern U.S. and Canadian prairies, historically thriving in moist meadows and open grasslands and long recognized for its exceptional value to monarch butterflies, which flock to its nectar-rich blooms during migration. It produces tall, airy stems topped with loose spikes of vibrant, feathery purple flowers, each with elongated styles that give the blossoms a delicate, wispy appearance. The plant’s narrow leaves form an attractive upright clump, and its blooms appear later in the season, providing important late-summer nectar. To grow Meadow Blazing Star successfully, plant seeds in full sun and moist, well-drained soil, allowing for natural winter stratification or chilling seeds before sowing; though slow to establish as it builds a deep root system, it becomes a durable, eye-catching pollinator magnet that returns more robustly each year.
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.
Summer Berries is the most vibrant colored yarrow yet! Produces whites, shades of pinks and red colored blooms that last longer than normal. Thrive in any sunny locations and do well in poor dry soils. For splendid fresh and dried arrangements plus long-lasting garden color that bees and butterflies love, grow plenty of Summer Berries!
A tropical appearance bloom that can thrive in cooler locations (zone 5 and above). Produces beautifully stunning white and crimson flowers. Hibiscus moscheutos plants prefer wet areas in the wild, but can also be grown in a well-watered garden.
