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Our catalog, arranged by botanical names, contains descriptions and cultural information about each of the 1600+ varieties that we grow. This information is based on our experience in growing these plants (in Zone 7), as well as the experiences of our customers. Sandy personally trials many of our selections in her display gardens. When we add a new variety, we provide the best information that we can find on that plant at the time. In addition to individual entries we also provide quick reference lists of plants for particular conditions or purposes, such as clay soil, long bloomtime, groundcovers, coastal sites, deer resistance, etc. Because we grow a large number of Hosta, ferns, and daylilies we have quick reference charts to help you choose the size, color or other characteristics of these plants. You can access these lists and charts by clicking on the Plant Solutions tab above.
We produce a yearly print catalog that is available by mail. (If you are a currently active wholesale customer, you will automatically receive one when they are published.) Although the print catalog does not contain photos, it is a valuable reference for anyone growing perennial plants in this area. The catalog is $4.00 if purchased at the nursery. We will be happy to mail a copy for $6.00 (includes postage), select Contact Us and request a catalog.
Blue Star
Bee Balm
Clusters of lightly fragrant, pinkish orange blooms with salmon butterfly marks and long stamens flower mid-summer into fall. Tropical looking plants, their sharply pointed, lance-shaped leaves appear on strong stalks that arise from thick rhizome
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Multi-toned, yellow petals that are heavily splashed with orange-red surround deep brown cones. Creates a big show in the garden through much of the summer. A Blooms of Bressingham introduction. Plant patented. Plant patented. More Details
Crested, golden-yellow daisy-like flowers in fall. This native is well suited to the heat & humidity of Richmond. Absolutely fantastic as a cut flower, often lasting 10 or more days in a vase. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Long bl
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Striking red, daisy-like flowers are accented in gold. A wonderful native plant for feeding pollinators in late summer and early fall, when other flowers are fading. Excellent vase life for cut flowers.
Native plant that is found in moist
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Extra large, golden yellow blooms have anemone-like centers and short ray petals. Purple stems and good branching, but shorter than the typical helianthus and non-running, it will easily fit into the middle of the border. Butterfly's delight.
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This autumn blooming sunflower attracts migrating butterflies and provides color late in the season. Tall with dark glossy leaves, it thrives in moist to wet soil with full sun. Host plant for caterpillars, attracts songbirds. Native.
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Sprays of intense light yellow, single 2"-3" flowers are irresistable to butterflies. A natural cross with a free flowering habit. Attractive to butterflies. Excellent cut flower. Long blooming. Native.
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Easy to grow, this sunflower lights up the fall garden with huge masses of brilliant yellow blooms. Dark green leathery foliage. Much shorter than the species, this one will fit into most gardens. Great for massing or mixed with ornamental grasses
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Showy yellow daisy flowers over interesting dark green, needle-like foliage. Extremely floriferous. Attractive to butterflies. Excellent cut flower. Long blooming. Native. Plant Patented.
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Bright golden yellow dasiy blooms have dark brown centers. This excellent dwarf form is very floriferous and long blooming.Attractive to butterflies. Excellent cut flower. U. S. Native. Blooms of Bressingham Introduction. Plant Patented.
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One of the earliest false sunflowers to bloom in summer. Tall, clump forming short-lived perennial with 3” sunflower like blooms that attract butterflies. Drought tolerant. Native. Zones 3-9.
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Compact plants with deep green foliage produce golden yellow, daisy blooms from mid to late summer. Great color for the heat of summer. Native cultivar. A Proven Winner® variety.
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Tall, upright, clumping plants have dark purple tinted foliage and black stems topped with red-orange, daisy-like blooms that age to bronze. Flowers summer into fall attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Great cut flower. Native strain.
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Brilliant golden yellow daisy-type blooms have deep orange centers. The tall, upright plants have deep purple-green foliage. Flowers summer into fall attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Great cut flower. Native strain.
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Golden-yellow blooms with attractive orange-red centers. In spring, the plants sport red stems and purple tinged foliage. Distinct! Attracts butterflies. Deer and vole resistant. Long blooming, if deadheaded regularly.
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Large, bright yellow, single daisy-like flowers on long stems over glossy, serrated foliage. Attracts butterflies. Deer and vole resistant. Long blooming, if deadheaded regularly.
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Gorgeous new foliage emerges bronze-green with pink veining and becomes green with creamy marbling as it matures. Numerous dark purple buds on red stems open to deep purple-red blooms in late winter. This special variety is a cross of several spec
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Pink buds open to large, outward-facing, creamy white flowers suffused with warm rose. Petal reverse is cinnamon rose. Shiny, dark green leaves have red petioles - outstanding both in and out of bloom! Plant patented.
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Double flowers are blush to light pink with green centers. The nicely ruffled blooms appear in abundance on mature plants. Part of the Wedding Party® Series. Prized early blooming shade plants, they are deer and rabbit resistant. Pa
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Pretty single, white blooms have raspberry pink picotee edges and veins that stretch into a star-shaped center. Creamy stamens. Vigorous plants produce a large number of flowers when mature. Honeymoon® Series. Prized early blooming shade
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Large creamy white flowers fade to a greenish white. Blooms midwinter to early spring, bringing color to the winter garden. Foliage is evergreen.
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Unique upward facing burgundy flowers bloom midwinter through early spring. Glossy dark green foliage stays evergreen year round. Thrives in shade with rich moist soil.
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Very double, 2"-3" blooms in shades of light to dark pink flower in abundance on vigorous evergreen plants. Part of the Wedding Party® series. Pair it with Flower Girl for a luscious early spring show. Part of the Wedding Party® ser
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Lovely! Single white blooms are outward facing and held well above the beautiful variegated, evergreen foliage, which is white veined on dark green. This is a premium variety with great disease resistance and a long bloom period.
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