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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.
Light purple flowers bloom from late spring through fall above dark evergreen foliage. Blooms much longer than white candytuft. Pollinators love this dense low groundcover, but pests don’t. Drought tolerant.
More DetailsBright white flowers with purple centers cover low mounding plants in mid to late spring. Prefers well-drained alkaline soil. Long blooming. Tolerant of coastal conditions and drought. Some afternoon shade appreciated in hot climates. Prefers
More DetailsDark green leaves and large clusters of white, slightly fragrant flowers. Long blooming. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Excellent compact evergreen plant that is useful for edging borders and in rock gardens.
More DetailsLarge white flowers cover tidy, compact, mounded plants for many weeks in early to midspring. Leathery dark green foliage is evergreen. Makes a great groundcover.
More DetailsClusters of pure white blooms appear about 2 weeks earlier than on 'Snowflake'. Dark green foliage forms well-branched, compact mounds. Great edger or crevice filler! Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Excellent evergreen plant that
More DetailsVigorous, elongated leaves form dense clusters of foliage topped by bright purple flowers with orange throats in summer. This relatively newly-discovered, sterile hybrid has been described as “an Iris tectorum on steroids” due to its p
More DetailsLight blue miniature iris blooms are held amongst handsome fans of short pale green strap-like foliage. Fast grower & spreader that makes a nice edger for the shade garden. Deer resistant.
More DetailsLight lavender blue flowers have orange crests and white throats that are surrounded by darker blue. Handsome fans of short pale green strap-like foliage. Fast grower and spreader that makes a nice edger for the shade garden. Deer resistant.
More DetailsTouted as being more vigorous than the species, this variety boasts light blue flowers with golden crests and darker blue accents. Handsome fans of short pale green strap-like foliage.
More DetailsA vigorous selection of our native I. cristata from Tennessee, this variety is long-blooming, showing off its brilliant white blooms accented by yellow crests above fans of green foliage. A nice groundcover for shade. Deer and rabbit resistant.
More DetailsLarge white flowers with purple edges and yellow centers bloom early to mid summer.
More DetailsLarge lilac-pink blooms float above dense, upright clumps of green spear-shaped foliage. The narrow petals have dark pink veins with a yellow flare. Good for mass planting in wet areas. Prefers sun to light shade and consistently moist to wet
More DetailsLarge eye-catching purple-veined flowers with yellow centers bloom early to mid summer.
More DetailsLarge, double, purple and white blooms with ruffled edges are drop-dead gorgeous. White centers have yellow signals. Award winner. Early mid-season. Suitable for pond-side, bog or moist garden.
More DetailsSoft rose pink blooms have a very simple, elegant form. The falls are relatively wide and may have a slightly darker zone on the shoulder. Prefers acidic soil.Tolerant of excessive moisture including bogs and clay soil. Attractive to butterflies.
More DetailsPurple to deep blue blooms with a yellow throat are borne above strap-like foliage with prominent midribs. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant. Suitable for pond-side, bog or moist garden.
More DetailsStriking, green and cream variegated leaf blades and large lavender to purple blooms. Worth growing for the foliage alone. Can tolerate clay soil. Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.
More DetailsRuffled, buttery yellow blooms soften to white centers. Blooms midseason and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Must have well-drained soil, rhizome should be planted slightly above soil level.
Prefers full sun. Remove old bloom stalks
More DetailsHistoric variety. Collected in Turkey in the late 1800s, it was one of the first tetraploid irises to be widely known and planted. Early profuse blooms with paler lavender-blue standards; falls are deep blue-purple. Promine
More DetailsOrchid-pink standards and falls with orange beard. Highly ruffled petals. Midseason bloom, rebloomer.
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Deep dark purple standards with black falls and dark blue beard. Ruffled blooms appear early-mid spring.
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Pearly white petals darken to indigo centers, with draping yellow falls. Blooms early, then reblooms in late summer/early fall. Must have well-drained soil, rhizome should be planted slightly above soil level. Prefers full sun. Remove old blo
More DetailsAiry white, ruffled blooms have lavender accents along the veins and edges. A robust rebloomer in warmer climates. Must have well-drained soil, rhizome should be planted slightly above soil level.
Prefers full sun. Remove old bloom stalks
More DetailsVibrant orange blooms make this one of the most brilliant oranges offered to date. Late season bloomer. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
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