Perennials For Shade Perennials For Sale In Kansas City

Reddish frond color often returns in autumn after first fall frost. Its variety name, Autumn Brilliance fern , refers to the lustrous orange color of the new growth. All ferns grow best in soils with high organic matter content.

A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch. In warmer climates, cut it back in the spring before it begins to sprout.

Protruding inner petals of the flower purportedly appear to form a drop of blood at the bottom of each heart-shaped flower (hence the common name of bleeding heart). ‘Luxuriant' is probably a hybrid between // >

Remove the brown stems and leaves to give your plant a healthier and more attractive appearance. Cut back Hibiscus Luna Red to within 6 inches of the ground after it has finished flowering.

Starter fertilizer is the best product to use at the time of planting. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in.

After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the St John's Wort Red Fame a good deep watering. Feeding your plants is probably the single most forgotten part of growing healthy long lasting plants.

Best grown in organically rich, humusy, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. A slightly larger and much easier plant to grow than the similar, but earlier blooming, // >

This is a semi-woody plant that typically grows to 1.5-3'. Lavender has been grown for centuries for its intensely fragrant flowers and beautiful appearance. In regions with clay soils, a raised bed or rock garden will improve success greatly.

Tolerates some light shade. Site in areas where both the foliage and flowers may be appreciated. Sedums are commonly called stonecrops in reference to the fact that many of the sedum species plants are typically found in the wild growing on rocky or stony...

Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked. Starter fertilizer is the best product to use at the time of planting. Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and...

From late spring to early summer, violet colored flowers of Geranium Karmina form a striking carpet of color. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant until the soil is soaked.

They are drought and heat tolerant with long-lasting magnificent displays of large daisies with coned centers.A North American native in the Daisy family, Echinacea produce big, bright flowers from late June until frost.

Very heat and humidity tolerant. Looks great in a container. Prefers fertile, slightly alkaline, loose, somewhat gritty loams with good drainage. Dianthus Neon Star is a hybrid dianthus that typically grows in an upright rounded mound to 8-12″ tall...

The spreading clumps form hedges. Each plant will flower for approximately 7-10 days. Fragrant and with good foliage. Peony Karl Rosenfield is a red double flowered peony. Flowers are extremely showy, and foliage remains attractive throughout the growing...

Easily grown in moist, fertile, humusy, organically rich, neutral to slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Arching, narrow, grass-like, linear, blue-green leaves form a vase-shaped foliage clump to 2' tall.

Plants thrive in average soils and withstand hot and dry conditions. Blooms last well cut or dried, and the seeds in the large cone at the center of the flower head provide nourishment for birds when finished blooming.

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.

The purple iris like flowers are striking against the gold foliage. From the lovely chartreuse foliage to the beautiful bluish purple flowers, this is a ground cover unlike any other.

Water this grass regularly, mainly during the season when they are blooming, as you need to have well developed roots so that the grass can absorb enough nutrition from the soil. Use this plant as a specimen, for mass plantings, or plant next to ponds...

Hellebore Ivory Prince is a complex hybrid whose parents are unknown. It is noted for its burgundy-pink flower buds, its late winter bloom of creamy white flowers and its glossy, leathery, evergreen, medium green leaves.

Hosta Albomarginata is a widely popular shade perennial with soft green leaves striped with white bands, making it very striking. Hosta Albomarginata has soft green leaves with white bands, making it very striking.

Remove any brown stems and leaves to give your plant a healthier and more attractive appearance. Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil.

Heucherella Brass Lantern combines the best traits of Heuchera and Tiarella. Best grown in organically rich, humusy, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is a clump-forming perennial which typically produces a compact, basal...

Karl Foerster is deciduous where winters are cold, and semi-evergreen in mild climates. It has an upright nature, is fast growing and very easy to grow. In June, 5-foot stems rise above the foliage to display feathery plumes with an airy, light pink hue.

Since it has been an old fashioned garden favorite for many years, it is a must in any landscape! * Disease resistant * Fast growing * Heart-shaped flowers Do not let it dry out. Bleeding Hearts have a plant height of 3 feet and a width of 3 feet.

You can also place Baby's Breath upright or hang upside down in dry, dark, open, airy place. Plant in light, dry soil and provide a treatment of lime and mulch for winter protection.

Good edging plant. Blooms in spring with some intermittent repeat bloom in summer. Avoid using a heavy layer of organic mulch on this plant, because it could hold water during the growing season and over winter, promoting rotting of its crown.