Seasonal

Antirrhinum ‘Double Azalea Apricot Zn8b (15º to 20ºF) Scrophulariaceae

We love this decadent and sumptuous Snap Dragon. Fully double flowers combine peach, pink and

luscious orange on compact spikes. Each flower has the faint scent of bubble gum. Wonderful

in mixed containers or as a bedding out plant. It makes a great cut flower too. To 2’ tall in a single season. It will bloom continuously through the season if spent flowers are removed. Rich soil,

full sun and regular water. It loves organic fertilizer.

Argemone mexicana HA Papaveraceae

Golden Prickly Poppy is a wonderful and unusual annual from the southwestern U.S. into northern Mexico. Deeply indented blue/green leaves have intricate veins of white in the center. In mid-summer 4" wide, silky poppy flowers appear at the top of 30" stems. Blooms for up to a month. Full sun and well drained soil. Excellent combination of striking flowers and foliage. Let the soil dry between

watering. May reseed, and that's a good thing.

Begonia luxurians Zn10b (35º to 40ºF) Begoniaceae

Foliage is the center star of this large cane-type Begonia with large attractive

palmate leaves. To 3’ tall in a single season it makes a bold statement in

large container plantings.

Begonia maculata ‘Polka Dot’ Zn10b (35º to 40ºF) Begoniaceae

The ultimate Martini Lounge plant this Angel wing begonia has large shield shaped leaves that point downwards clad in silver spots. To 30” tall and branching. Each leaf has a ruffled edge and is a striking madder red on the reverse. A very fun container plant for the season or as a houseplant.

Calandrinia grandiflora Zn9a (20º to 25ºF) Crassulacae

A rosette forming succulent that is very closely related to Portulaca or Moss Rose and thrives in the same conditions. Full sun with well drained soil and occasional summer water. Excellent in containers or very hot window boxes. Eventually forms a trunk, much like a Jade Plant. Blooms non-stop from May until frost. Scapes with large buds open to 2" pearly pink flowers. Don't remove the scape, it will produce flowers for weeks.

Coleus varieties vary - contact us

Cuphea cyanea ‘Strybing Sunset’ Zn8a (10º to 15ºF) Onagraceae

Extraordinary Bat Flower with prodigous amounts of vivd orange flowers tipped with two tiny red petals at the bottom- a tiny, tiny, little batboy. To 2' tall and wide in a season it blooms CONSTANTLY in full sun to light shade from June to frost. Surprisingly hardy to cold in the ground, it disappears completely in winter but returns late and robustly in mid-May. Excellent in containers. This has been a hardy perennial in our garden for 7 years. Wow.

Cuphea cyanea var. hirtella Zn8b (15º to 20ºF) Onagraceae

A charming plant that covers itself non-stop with bright pink and yellow tubular flowers with two petals at the front that form a bat face. Surprisingly, it has been a hardy perennial down into the middle teens

so it will stick around if in the ground. To 18” tall and covered in charming flowers it makes a great addition to a seasonal container or in the ground. Mulch and wait until May when it should make its

return after a normal (above 15ºF) or warm winter (above 20ºF). Full sun to light shade in rich, well drained soil with regular water. A non-stop cutie.

Cuphea ignea ‘David Verity’ Zn9b (25º to 30ºF) Onagraceae

A very long blooming "Cigar Plant" or "Firecracker Plant" that is known for its large habit, to 2' tall and 18" wide in a season and produces its orange flowers each with a purple ring and a white tip. Wonderful in containers sun tolerant Coleus 'Alabama Sunset' .Full sun to part shade. Regular water. Blooms June to frost. Works well as a large bedded out annual.

Cuphea micropetala Zn9a (20º to 25ºF) Onagraceae

This is a wonderful annual that offers a continuous supply of 1” sunset colored tubular flowers from the tips for months. Each flower is red at the base graduating through orange to yellow at the tips. It forms a small shrub to 20” tall and as wide and is at home in containers or the ground. It will often come through mild winters in the ground (above 20ºF)- but it emerges late and benefits from mulch. Full sun to part shade in rich well drained soil with regular water..

Cynoglossum ‘Xera Gold’ HA (Hardy Annual)

Our gold leaved version of the common "Chinese- Forget-Me-Not". Excellent bright foliage contrasts with bright blue flowers that appear from May until frost. part shade, regular water and remove spent flowers for more to appear. 18". Scintillating. Protect from slugs. Seasonal plant.

Impatiens n. ‘Congo Cockatoo’ Zn10a (10º to 15ºF) Balsamaceae

This is not your grandmother’s Busy Lizzy. Large pendant flowers are beaked and produce a range of

color in each flower. Red/Orange/yellow/green/chartreuse are all represented. Large succulent

annual to 20” tall and 10” wide. Part shade to shade in rich soil with regular water during hot dry

periods. Easy to grow.

Oxalis vulcanicola ‘Copper Glow’ Zn9a (20º to 25ºF) Oxalaceae

A very pretty foliage plant that is excellent in containers where it will make a cushion of copper foliage, and in time, trail over the edge. Part shade to full sun with regular water in rich soil. In summer occasional yellow flowers. Tolerates adverse conditions well. To 5" tall and spreading. Sometimes makes it through mild winters. A good Oxalis. Red and orange intensifies as the season progresses.

Cyperus papyrus ‘Giganteus’ Zn9a (20º to 25ºF) Cyperaceae

There is nothing more bold and at the same time graceful as Papyrus. This water loving plant soars

with thick stems topped with a bristle of arching fine filaments. This variety bolts to 8’ in a single season and is wonderful in water pots or ponds. Submerged only inches in the water and it will thrive in full

sun. It may be brought indoors into a very bright location to over winter. Imagine the history where

Egyptians thousands of year ago used this plant to make primitive paper. Easy and bold.

Cyperus papyrus ‘Little Tut’ Zn9a (20º to 25ºF) Cyperaceae

A stouter version of an ancient classic ‘Little Tut’ rises to only 4’, a much more manageable size for

water pots and small ponds. The thick stems are topped with fine green filaments through out the season. No plant has more grace and presence. Full sun to light shade partially submerged in water-

the best results are when the pot is less than three inches below the surface of the water.

Salpiglossis (HHA- Half Hardy Annual) Solanaceae

Dramatic flowers in a stunning variety of colors and patterns make Salpiglossis one of our

favorite annuals. We offer these varieties all of which are our own selections:

Salpiglossis ‘Cherry Springer’

Deep cherrywood blooms. To 20". Regular water and fertilizer and remove spent flowers to encourage more. Makes a nice cut flower. And it won't say NukeUlar or fling hub-caps at you or drive with it baby on its lap.

Salpiglossis ‘Near Black’

The darkest flower color yet for Salpiglossis, 'Near Black' is dark, dark brown with a golden center. The flower seems to absorb light like a black hole stretching into infinity, smaller and smaller to an infinitely thin strand. OUCH! Full sun to part shade with regular water and fertilizer. Remove spent blossoms.

Salpiglossis ‘Periwinkle Ghost’

Extra large flowers in spooky and intoxicating colors. Periwinkle edges fade slowly to gray revealing the inner throat of purple and brown. No other flower combines these colors.. To 16" tall for full sun to light shade and regular water and fertilizer. Remove spent flowers so more will appear. Dislikes hot, reflected heat.

Salpiglossis ‘Purplestar Galactica’

Reaching heights up to 30" 'Purple Star Galactica' is out of this world with deep purple petals and inner marking that make it look like your entering hyperspace-being chased by HOT clones and trying to outwit BALTAR the traitor...mmm, serious geek territory. Never was the end of an imaginary world so sexy... Remove spent flowers.

Salpiglossis ‘Rental Carpet’

The benchmark in Salpiglossis- get it? Benches, brown? heh, oh. Compact flowering annual with rich, 70's era condominium rug brown flowers. Say that 3 x fast. To only 18" tall and blooming all summer. Full sun . For those tender souls who appreciate something different. Regular water and fertilizer love.

Salpiglossis ‘Rodeo Princess’

YEEEEEE HAW this little philly is hot pink with veins of pink, purple and violet streaked with yella. You never saw her comin' .To only 14" tall for full sun to light shade with regular water and fertililzer. Remove spent blossoms to encourage more.

Salpiglossis ‘St. Xera’

Red Mahogany like the wood in between the windows of a giant gothic cathedral with yellow light glowing through the windows. 'Saint Xera' is a compact Salpiglossis to only 20" tall and blooms continuously until frost. Full sun to part shade in rich soil with regular water. Remove spent flowers. And dwell in your own house of beauty.

Salpiglossis ‘Tiger Eye’

Brilliant honey gold overlain with deep chestnut brown veining. Its like looking into a Tiger's eye. To 16" tall for full sun to light shade and regular water and fertilizer. Don't worry honey, this kitty don't bite. Remove spent blossoms to encourage more.

Salpiglossis ‘Tinas Miniskirt’

The lips, the hair- that deep plum leather miniskirt OH TINA! Rich burgundy plum you could only achieve on dyed leather. Compact plant to only 15" tall. Regular water and fertilizer and remove spent flowers to encourage more. Full sun to part shade. OH NO, NOT THE '80s! Might be time to sport a side pony.

Salpiglossis ‘Vinyl’

So deep purple and with a sheen that is almost rubbery 'Vinyl' is one of the most intensely colored Salpiglossis. Compact free flowering plant to only 16" tall for full sun to light shade with regular water and fertilizer. Remove spent flowers to encourage more. Ooooo is it velvet? No baby, its Vinyl.

Salvia discolor Zn10b (35º to 40ºF) Lamiaceae

Peruvian black Salvia pairs the lovely combination of silver and white leaves and true black flowers. A wonderful component to seasonal containers- pair with black mondo grass for a smooth color echo. Part shade to full sun in fast draining fertile soil. Occasional summer water. To 20” tall and as wide in a season.

Setcreasea purpurea ‘Purple Queen’ Zn8a (10º to 15ºF) Commelinaceae

A trailing plant best known for its dramatic purple foliage. Very pretty spilling out of containers. The lavender flowers add to the overall effect. Works well as a summer groundcover and seems to be hardier than once thought. Disappears in the fall completely-often returns in late spring. Full sun to part shade, and regular water. Very pretty with bold leaved Cannas. Can be a good perennial in well drained rich soil.

Solanum pyracanthum Zn9a (20º to 25ªF) Solanaceae

My tender perennial can kick your half hardy perennials' ass! A conspicuously armed member of the Tomato family with lobed felted leaves and dramatic prickly orange spines. To 3' tall and 2' wide with 1" purple flowers with a central yellow beak followed by orange fruits. Full sun to light shade with regular water and fertilizer. Great for containers, but locate away from traffic for obvious reasons. Pretty in an ominous way.