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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.
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Flowers consist of long narrow central cones of silver-gray that are surrounded by reflexed, maroon red petals edged in yellow. Long stems hold the blooms well above the plant where they dance in the wind.
More DetailsThis prairie native has bright yellow, drooping petals surrounding an elongated gray to black cone. Tall plants with stiff stems stand out in the garden without hiding surrounding plants.
More DetailsLarge, palmately lobed, strongly–veined, serrated leaves distinguish this bold plant that is grown mostly for its foliage. The deep green foliage stands out in the shade garden. Small ivory to pink flowers appear in summer on tall arche
More DetailsRosettes of shiny, leathery dark green leaves have spikes of 1”-2” bell-shaped greenish white flowers that are followed by red berries in fall. Wide, dark green leaves create a sculptural addition to the moist, well-drained woodland ga
More DetailsStrong growing compact plants have a Christmas tree growth habit. Shrubby and evergreen with aromatic gray-green leaves and woody stems.
More DetailsAn upright form like 'Arp' that is supposed to be hardy to Zone 6. Shrubby and evergreen with aromatic gray-green leaves and woody stems.
More DetailsDeep green, sandpaper textured leaves are crinkled and lobed and turn a beautiful burgundy color in winter. A vigorous but controllable evergreen groundcover.
More DetailsFree flowering single, golden daisies with black centers. True perennial. Will form colonies. PPA "Plant of the Year" 1999. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Native.
More DetailsCompact plants that produce loads of golden yellow black-eyed blooms are highly disease resistant. Very long blooming, well into the fall. Deadheading will encourage more blooms.
More DetailsGolden yellow daisy blooms with dark brown to balck eyes. Longer blooming than 'Goldsturm' with smaller blooms and finer textured foliage. True perennial. Will self sow.
More DetailsFloriferous plants have mall golden yellow daisies with dark brown centers from midsummer to fall. Foliage turns a beautiful mahogany in autumn. Use in border or as a groundcover. Attractive to butterflies, songbirds and pollinaotrs. Native. Plant
More DetailsYellow to yellow-orange petals surround a dark brown center. Blooms from June to September above rough fuzzy leaves. Short-lived perennial freely self-seeds. Native.
More DetailsHuge, daisy-type blooms of pure, deep yellow with dark maroon centers and cones are produced from late summer into fall. Great for cutting; they respond with additional blooms. Disease resistant.
More DetailsLarge semi-double and single golden-yellow daisies over hairy green foliage. Outstanding basal branching and requires no staking. AAS winner. Can tolerate clay soil. Long blooming. Attractive to butterflies, songbirds and pollinators. Native.
More DetailsA new twist on 'Irish Eyes'. Tangerine orange colored petals with primrose yellow tips surround a light green cone. A real looker! Hairy green foliage. Long blooming. Native. Best grown as a reseeding annual. Attractive to butterflies, pollin
More DetailsDwarf cultivar. Very floriferous with small golden-yellow flowers. Great pot performer and front of the border plant. Can tolerate clay soil. Long blooming. Best grown as a reseeding annual. Attractive to butterflies, pollinators and songbird
More DetailsTall plants have loose clusters of yellow flowers with green cones over large, deep green glossy leaves. Attracts butterflies, pollinators and songbirds. Native.
More DetailsGolden-yellow daisies appear for 2 months if the first flush of flowers are cut back to the second set of buds. Deeply cut, widely toothed leaves are shiny green. Atractive to butterflies, songbirds and pollinators.
More DetailsRosettes of 12" leaves have a hazy silver sheen. Erect stems support yellow flowers with large dark cones. The long lasting attractive cones are enjoyed by birds. Also attractive to butterflies and pllinators. One our favorites! Native.
More DetailsThin yellow ray flowers surround black center disks and are borne over hairy green leaves. Blooms June to October. Attractive to butterflies, songbirds and pollinators. Readily self sows, but is not a nuisance.
More DetailsTall black flowering cones whose petals are barely visible are borne on tall stems and are a bee attractant. Grey-green leaves. Plants provide an architectural element in the garden and also make interesting cut flowers.
More DetailsStrong, stiff stems of brown-eyed daisy blooms with rolled yellow petals bloom from late July to September. Native.
More DetailsCompact, upright plants with strong branching sport lovely brown-eyed daisies with quilled yellow petals from late summer to early fall. One third smaller then ‘Henry Eilers’. Plant patent applied for.
More DetailsThis native produces loads of bright yellow blooms with black centers on branched, dark stems from midsummer to fall. May be short-lived, but readily self-sows. Great with grasses and other prairie natives. Wonderful cut flower.
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