Deer Resistant Perennials Perennials For Sun For Sale In Kansas City

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall as they breakdown.

Consider shearing plants back after main flush of bloom in order to tidy the planting and to promote additional bloom in late summer or early fall. Provides masses of color and good contrast for the rock garden or small border front.

Coarsely-toothed, dark green leaves (to 6” long). Echinacea Kims Knee High is a compact or dwarf version of the familiar species plant. The dead flower stems will remain erect well into the winter, and if flower heads are not removed, the blackened...

Flowers are scattered along the upper parts of the stem branches, with long white hairs creating a feathery appearance. It is also know as "Sage grass" or "Beard grass'. There is also a single, white, hairy flower cluster at the tip of each stalk.

* Deadheading is not necessary * Deer resistant * Attracts butterflies Pick your color… Plant in light, dry soil and provide a treatment of lime and mulch for winter protection. You can also place Baby's Breath upright or hang upside down in dry, dark,...

Divide every two to three years or as needed. Late-summer cutback can be beneficial if plants start to "birdnest." Use gloves since sap may irritate skin of susceptible individuals.

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. For example a one gallon pot would be watered until you count to 5 a three gallon pot would be 15 and so on.

Peonies are a standard of the perennial border, both as specimens and in groups. Color is brilliant and of even tone with a silky luster. Glossy green foliage is divided into oval to lance-shaped leaflets.

Remove spent flower spikes to help extend the bloom period. Blue Hill's smaller size makes it perfect for a border garden or container. Salvia Blue Hill has rough green foliage with numerous spikes of sky blue blooms rising a moderate 15″ from the compact...

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Geranium maculatum forms a mound of foliage that grows to 24″ tall and 18″ wide. In the shady border or woodland garden, it naturalizes well with

Color is brilliant and of even tone with a silky luster. Plants are long-lived, do not need to be divided and can be left undisturbed for years. Each plant will flower for approximately 7-10 days.

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. Plants may die out in the center, however, if drainage is not superior. Dianthus Neon Star is a hybrid dianthus that typically grows in an upright rounded mound to 8-12″ tall and to 6-12 inches wide.

Cutting back will promote new growth, giving you a healthier plant with stronger stems. We recommend feeding your Sedum Autumn Joy in the very early spring and again in mid summer after all new growth has hardened off and it begins to set flower buds.

Looks great en masse or as a specimen plant. With blooms just about everyday during the summer, this is a great addition to any sunny garden. When planting ‘Lord Baltimore', remember the only water source the plant has, is its small root ball, and all...

The graceful blades grow thickly to an average height of about three feet, with a height of 6-10' tall with plumes. Outstanding as a background or as an accent plant in corners or in rock gardens.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil which more times than not will be hard and compacted.

Butterflies and bumblebees love this plant. Sedum Autumn Fire produces bold clusters of closely packed, rosy pink flowers appear in late summer, age to a salmon bronze and finish with a deep coppery red in fall.

The blossoms can be used as dried flower arrangements. If one is looking for a fast growing, low maintenance perennial as a ground cover or mass plantings, this is the one for you.

Crocosmias are clump forming and bloom best in crowded conditions. Even when not in bloom, Crocosmia Lucifer has attractive, tropical looking foliage. * Attracts hummingbirds * Looks great in containers * Provides spiky texture to your garden

Details: Moist areas in borders, cottage gardens, meadows, native plant gardens, wild/naturalized areas, rain gardens or water margins. Exact parentage of this cultivar is unknown.

The leaves of this cultivar are the main ornamental interest. Star-shaped yellow flowers (1/2” wide) appear in terminal cymes in summer (June – August), but are not overly showy because of the lack of contrast with the yellow leaves.

Variegated foliage will brighten any woodland or damp garden setting. However in winter, it is intolerant of both standing water and boggy soils where rhizomes may rot. Sword-shaped, linear green leaves (to 24” long) have prominent midribs.

Neither of these ideas are true. Many people think that ferns are difficult to grow, or that they can only be grown in damp and shady places. Prefers a sun-dappled shade. One of the great advantages of ferns as garden plants, is that in many cases they...

Older proven variety that's still quite popular! The Peony is an extremely long lived, hardy, shrub-like plant. You can plant other peonies with staggered bloom times to extend the total peony bloom period to approximately 6 weeks during May and June.

Large clumps of long, grass-like leaves are highlighted by cranberry red flowers on tall stems. Cutting back will promote new growth, giving you a healthier plant with stronger stems.

The gorgeous, purple blooms are very fragrant and attract butterflies to the garden. It is a staple item of every sunny garden, and its dried flowers are widely used in potpourris and arrangements.

Will naturalize to form colonies in the wild. Wear gloves when dividing the rhizomes. Very robust, dramatic display of boldly veined, swordlike leaves with large, violet-blue flowers accented by whitish markings at the base of the sepals.