Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean, also known as Lablab purpureus or simply Hyacinth Bean, is a unique and versatile legume known for its vibrant appearance and culinary potential. This heirloom variety is named for its striking ruby-red pods and dark green foliage, making it an attractive addition to both ornamental and edible gardens. Ruby Moon Hyacinth Beans are typically grown as annuals, but in tropical regions, they can be perennial. In terms of taste, the young pods and seeds of Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean are edible and have a mild, nutty flavor similar to green beans. They can be consumed both raw and cooked. However, it's important to note that mature seeds contain toxic compounds and should not be eaten without proper processing. Ruby Moon Hyacinth Beans have a rich history, with their cultivation dating back centuries, primarily in Asia and Africa. They are valued not only for their culinary uses but also for their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, enhancing soil fertility. This plant is categorized as a warm-season annual and typically matures in about 60-90 days, depending on growing conditions. The size of the Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean plant can vary, but it generally reaches a height of 6-10 feet, making it suitable for trellises or fences. When it comes to yield, you can expect approximately 10-15 pounds of pods per plant or around 800-1,200 pounds per acre under ideal conditions. These beans thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, and they require a warm climate to grow successfully. Adequate moisture and support for climbing are essential for a bountiful harvest. With proper care, Ruby Moon Hyacinth Beans can be a delightful addition to your garden, offering both visual appeal and a tasty, nutritious addition to your plate.
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.
The Fireweed Epilobium is a beautiful, brightly colored flower that is a great landscape variety for planting on hills and borders. This amazing variety produces bright pink flower spikes along this large landscape plant.
Produces an upright growing clump up to 6' tall. Grows arching reed-like stems bearing congested tight whorls of branchlets with fine foliage. In spring appear the flowers which, for female plants, are a deep pink, while male flowers are pale yellow-green. Plant in full sun to light shade in a well-drained soil and irrigate regularly to occasionally.
Rosanne 1 Green has very unique blackish-purple color patterns. Lisianthus is a wonderful cut-flower that has excellent vase life with more useable buds. The thick flower petals and top flowering habit of this series reduce botrytis problems during transportation if being used for commercial purposes. Pelleted Seed Ht. 24–36". Avg. 42,200 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Indian Steel is a clump-forming perennial grass with an upright, open habit typically growing upwards of 5' tall. Under the right circumstances it can be 7-8' tall. Features slender (1/2" wide), blue-green leaf blades (8-12" long) which turn yellow in fall and retain some gold color throughout the winter.
Raspberry Cool Wave is a fast growing, long lasting trailing pansy for Spring and Autumn. Rich, velvety rosy-purple with white around flower centre. Avg. 24,415 seeds/oz. Packet: 10 seeds.
Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium maculatum), also known as Spotted Joe Pye Weed, is a distinctive perennial native to North America's moist meadows and woodlands. Named after Joe Pye, a Native American herbalist, this plant has a rich history in traditional medicine. It is recognized for its tall, elegant growth, typically reaching heights of 4 to 6 feet, and its unique spotted stems that give it its common name. The plant features large, lance-shaped leaves with prominent white spots or speckles along the stem. In mid to late summer, Eutrochium maculatum produces dense, rounded clusters of small, pinkish-purple flowers that attract a wide range of pollinators, including butterflies and bees. The seeds, which are lightweight and tufted, facilitate wind dispersal. Joe Pye Weed thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is valued for its ability to add height and texture to garden beds and naturalized areas. With its striking appearance, vibrant blooms, and ecological benefits, Joe Pye Weed is a cherished addition to both cultivated gardens and native plant landscapes.
The Big Bluestem is a warm season ornamental grass that actively grows during the summer when soil temperatures are warm but is beautiful all year round. This variety is a big plant, getting over six feet tall in most situations! In a landscape, the Big Bluestem can be used as an accent. This ornamental grass has a great fall color in the range of gold and pink.
The Table Mountain Delosperma is an improved variety with vigorous and compact growth that blooms many little bright pink flowers. This variety is an extremely popular perennial plant, with its easy culture, drought-loving habit and summer-long blooms. The Table Mountain blooms in just 4 months from sowing seeds.
The 'Lake Collection' Violet offers a long-day flowering Trachelium variety that produces the large central umbel with smaller violet side umbels or “satellites.” Excellent vase life and great for floral arrangements. Foliage is medium green. Needs a minimum of 16 hours of day length to flower. Also know as the throat flower.
The Stipa Pony Tails is a popular ornamental grass that blooms from late spring to fall and tolerates most growing conditions well. This grass has a weeping habit and width of 18" inches, making it an excellent container plant. The Stipa Pony Tails tolerates most growing conditions well.
The Perfecta Amaranthus is a beautiful plant that blooms an array of beautiful vibrant colors that is just perfect for any garden! The eye-catching combination of its yellow and scarlet upper leaves and green yellow, and chocolate brown lower leaves is absolutely breathtaking.
A large clump of brown panicles, which hang from striking upright stems, rise up from a non-spreading clump of fine-textured blades. Very similar to pampas grass, this hardy, long-lived, evergreen specimen will remain attractive all winter long. A strong growing plant that can be a focal point for a sunny location in your garden.
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.
A beautiful white and green cut-flower that has long shelf life once cut. Can also be dried for beautiful floral arrangements. Eryngium is a hardy perennial with long, sturdy stems. Tolerates hot, sunny locations. Plants produce flowers during the second year of growth and in subsequent years. Attracts bees, beneficial flies and wasps. Also known as plains eryngo and flat sea holly.
Bonita Mix Aster produces beautiful, fully-double pompon flowers that that turn a mixture of red and white. The red and white flowers reach up to 2" in diameter and remain attractive even when aging. Bonita’s Mix flowers are held at a perfect angle for maximum impact. Bonita has fusarium resistance.
Bonita Pink Aster produces beautiful, fully-double pompon flowers that that turn vibrant pink. The blue flowers reach up to 2" in diameter and remain attractive even when aging. Pink Bonita’s flowers are held at a perfect angle for maximum impact. Bonita has fusarium resistance.
