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Gregg\'s Mist Flower, West Texas Ageratum
Prices start at : 8.99 USD

Flat topped clusters of bluish-purple Ageratum-like flowers are borne atop short sturdy stems that are adorned with finely cut and softly textured, medium green foliage. Its rhizomatous though non-aggressive nature makes this durable and drought resistant...
  • Outdoor Light: Part sun, Part shade, Light shade, Full sun*
  • Grows To: 18-24"H space about 12-18" apart
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • pH Range: Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,10
Tennessee
Knoxville
Cheyenne Spirit Purple Cone Flower
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

2013 AAS Perennial of the Year! This award winning seed grown Purple Cone Flower produces 3-4" wide daisies in brilliant colors ranging from red, orange, yellow, pink, purple, and cream.
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-draining, average moist soils. Do not keep overly wet or soggy. Drought resistant once well-established.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Tennessee
Knoxville
Pink Rose of Montana, Coral Vine
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Some bee-keepers say it is good for honey, also. A beautiful climbing perennial with sprays of lacy pink flowers all summer and fall. An easy to grow and drought tolerant Heirloom plant that is highly treasured.
  • Grows To: Vining to 40'
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Native To / Origin: Mexico
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
Tennessee
Knoxville
Nova Pentas, Egyptian Star Cluster
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Extra large clusters of rosy pink star-shaped flowers are produced throughout the growing season on this vigorous and large growing Penta. The Pentas' nectar rich flowers are excellent for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and other garden beneficials.
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Grows To: 30-36''H x 18-24''W
  • Native To / Origin: Gardens
Tennessee
Knoxville
Black & Bloom Salvia, Anise Sage
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Anise or Brazilian Sage, Salvia guaranitica , is an upright growing perennial that may flower nearly continuously from spring to frost. Provide full to partial sun with average drainage and average moisture for best results.
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Grows To: 3-4'H x 2-3'W
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sunny, Part shade
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens - Scott Trees, Ball Horticulture, 2015
Tennessee
Knoxville
Lo\' & Beholdtm Lilac Chip Butterfly Bush, Buddleja
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Photos courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com A tight compact mound of blue-green foliage is topped with spikes of lilac colored, fragrant flowers. Lilac Chip is one of the newest introductions in this line of compact, basically sterile Butterfly...
  • Grows To: 12-24''H x 18-24''W
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained soils, with average moisture. Does not tolerate wet feet / poor drainage but are otherwise fairly adaptable.
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens- NC, JC Raulston, Dr. Dennis Werner - 2012
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
Tennessee
Knoxville
Tall Blazing Star, Gayfeather, Liatris, Rough Blazing Star, Button Snakeroot
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Drought tolerant once well established but will enjoy average moisture in a garden setting. No staking is required for this beautiful native clump-forming cormous perennial. Plant it at the back of the border in small to large groupings for a wonderful...
  • Native To / Origin: US - Central
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Tennessee
Knoxville
Azure Blue Sage
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Pruning the stems back by half in spring will produce fuller, shorter plants that are less apt to flop. This is IMO but due its large size we expect this to be Salvia azurea var. Pitcheri or Pitcher Sage.
  • Grows To: 3-6'H x 2-3'W
  • Native To / Origin: US - Central & Eastern
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moisture, well-drained soils.
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
Tennessee
Knoxville
Fragrant White Mistflower, Shrubby White Mistflower, Shrubby Boneset, Havana Snakeroot
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

The flowers attract a large variety of pollinators including bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other garden beneficials. Hard late winter or early spring pruning promotes new growth and more flowers and helps to keep the plants more compact.
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9,10
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Native To / Origin: US- S Central TX into Mexico, Cuba, Bahamas
Tennessee
Knoxville
Climbing Milkweed, Fringed Twinevine
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Remove seed pods to prevent unwanted seedlings as it can be difficult to eradicate once it is well-established. It produces large clusters of white flowers sometimes tinged with pink or purple that attract a variety of pollinators.
  • pH Range: Alkaline, Mildly Alkaline, Neutral, Mildly Acidic
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,10,11
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Deer Resistance: Not Likely to be Bothered
Tennessee
Knoxville
Siskyou Pink Gaura, Apple Blossom Grass, Wand Flower, Lindheimer\'s Bee Blossom
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

A tough and hardy, drought tolerant, perennial US Native. Masses of tall wispy deep pink spikes are covered by a succession of large pink butterfly-like flowers throughout summer.
  • Grows To: 2-3'H x 2-3''W
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9,10
  • Native To / Origin: US - TX, LA - Siskyou Rare Plant Nursery, Medford, OR
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
Tennessee
Knoxville
Red Satin Permathreadtm Threadleaf Coreopsis, Tickseed
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Deep dark red, 2-3" wide daisies are born all summer long on this exciting new perennial. The non-fading, dark daisies of this easy perennial are held above and among the fine dark green foliage.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Grows To: 18-24''H x 18-24''W
Tennessee
Knoxville
Herbstonne or Autumn Sun Green Eyed Coneflower, Shining Coneflower
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Huge 4-6" bright yellow, green-eyed daisies are held on 4-6'+ sturdy stems and produce an extended summer display. The rich green deeply cut foliage is disease and pest resistant. In 2002 Herbstonne Rudbeckia received the Royal Horticulture Society's...
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch R / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Grows To: 4-6'H x 18-24"W, space at 12" for groundcover
  • Native To / Origin: US Native developed in German Gardens
Tennessee
Knoxville
Early Bird Gold Black-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Rudbeckia fulgida is native to much of the central and eastern United States. A must have perennial! Early Bird Gold Rudbeckia produces wave after wave of bright golden yellow, 3-4" daisies from late spring to fall on a nicely branching plant.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Grows To: 12-18''H x 12-18''W (Flower stalks 24''H)
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Container Size: Quart / 30 fl.oz. / 887 ml
Tennessee
Knoxville
Summer Jewel Lavender Scarlet Sage, Blood Sage, Hummingbird Sage
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

A.k.a. Texas Sage, Scarlet Salvia, Tropical Sage. Spikes of deep lavender tubular flowers are produced from spring to fall on this compact well-branched Salvia. Deer resistant, moderately salt tolerant, and a tough and easy to enjoy native with flower...
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11, (9A-9B?)
Tennessee
Knoxville
Possum Purple Fruiting Passion Vine, Passionflower, Passionvine
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

This a very easy and strong-growing, perennial vine with beautiful glossy leaves, exotic white and purple flowers, which are followed by large purple, rounded fruit, about the size of tangerines, with a nice flavor.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9,10
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, fertile, well-drained soils.
  • Grows To: 12-24'H
Tennessee
Knoxville
Henlea\'s Hummingbird Heaven Porterweed
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

In zone 10 it is likely to be a reliable perennial if not evergreen. In zone 8B-9 we find that a small percentage larger growing Porterweeds, like Lavender, Coral, and Purple, may return from the roots in late spring if well mulched.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11,(9?)
  • Pruning: Not needed except to remove spent flower stems though it's not required, pinch to improve branching.
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soils.
  • Fertilizing: Spring-frost or year round in warm, frost free conditions.
Tennessee
Knoxville
Mary Gregory Stokesia Daisy, Stokes Aster
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Their reliability and durability make them highly recommended garden perennials. Their only downfall is wet soggy winter soils which could cause rot. Plants readily multiply into dense clumps.
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Native To / Origin: US- SC, Niche Gardens introduction, 1998
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soils. Moderately drought tolerant once well-established.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Grows To: 12-18''H x 18-24''W
Tennessee
Knoxville
Sensation Blue Chaste Tree, Vitex, Monk\'s Pepper Tree
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Large spikes of purple-blue fragrant flowers, reportedly to 18'' long, are borne in summer and are held atop the soft green fragrant foliage. Vitex have few pests or diseases and are great for butterflies and bees.
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate soil and aerosol salt tolerance
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,10,11
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Grows To: 15'H x 15'W
Tennessee
Knoxville
Red Midget Dwarf Mexican Hat, Grey Headed Coneflower, Upright Prairie Coneflower, Red Hats
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Great for smaller pollinators. Each golden yellow petal is heavily splashed with burgundy and surround the tall brown central cone of each daisy-like flower. Blooms from late spring through summer.
  • Grows To: 18-24''H x 24-30''W
  • Native To / Origin: N America
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Tennessee
Knoxville
Dwarf Mouse-Eared Coreopsis, Dwarf Lobed Tickseed
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Deadhead to extend flowering into fall. Provide Mouse-Eared Tickseed with average moisture and good drainage in average garden soils for best results. 1-1/2" bright orange-yellow daisies top this diminutive and durable dwarf Coreopsis in late spring and...
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained, average moist soils.
Tennessee
Knoxville
Torpedo Cuphea, Giant Bat Face Cuphea, Batface
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

Flowers from late spring to frost and is adored by Hummingbirds. Use in mixed containers or in mass to create a bold effect. A larger flowering form of the common Batface Cuphea which produces 1-1/2" long red tubular blooms that end with a purple bat-like...
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-draining, average moist soils. Do not keep overly wet or soggy.
  • Grows To: 18-24''H x 24-30''W
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Deer Resistance: May Be Severely Browsed
Tennessee
Knoxville
May Pop Passion Flower, Passion Vine, Passionflower
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

The Maypop is the caterpillar host for the Gulf Fritillary and other members of the Longwing family as well as the Variegated Fritillary. We generally wait until the fruits become yellow (in yellow fruited cultivars) and wrinkled and have fallen from...
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9,10,11
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist to somewhat dry soils.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Grows To: 15-20'H
Tennessee
Knoxville
American Elderberry, Common Elderberry
Prices start at : 14.99 USD

These were grown from locally collected seed. Remember, the Elderberry flowers and fruits on new growth. So, even though it is drought tolerant, a little extra moisture during dry periods and fertile soil will benefit fruit production.
  • Grows To: 6-12'H x 6-12'W
  • Salt Tolerance: High soil and aerosol salt tolerance
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
  • Soil & Moisture: Moist to average moist to wet, well-drained, fertile soils. Tolerates clay.
Tennessee
Knoxville
Scaly Blazing Star, Gayfeather, Liatris
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

A very early and often long flowering drought tolerant Liatris. Attracts butterflies. Clusters of deep violet-purple flowers emerge from short upright to arching stems in summer and are held above the deep green grass-like foliage of this tough bulbous...
  • pH Range: Acidic, Slightly Acidic
  • Native To / Origin: US - S Central
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
Tennessee
Knoxville
Sweet Coneflower
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

This vigorous native produces masses of black-eyed golden yellow daisies from mid-summer to fall on tall sturdy stems. Along with 'Herbstonne', the Sweet Coneflower is one of the latest to flower.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Native To / Origin: US- Eastern central
Tennessee
Knoxville
Major Wheeler Native Coral Honeysuckle
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Considered by many to be the best of the red flowered Coral Honeysuckles. This is an excellent twining vine for a fences, trellises, or latticework. Major Wheeler produces loads of large clusters of deep red 2" tubular flowers with yellow throats are...
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, moderately fertile soils with good drainage. Moderate drought tolerance once well-established.
  • Salt Tolerance: Poor
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
  • Native To / Origin: US - Patricia Wheeler, found along the coast of NC
Tennessee
Knoxville