Perennials For Shade Perennials For Sale In Minneapolis

It makes a great woodland ground cover and “spiller” for containers. Clusters of deep magenta-purple flowers are larger than all other varieties, appearing in spring then continuing off and on until fall.

Remove spent flowers after blooming. Each plant will flower for approximately 7-10 days. Very large carnation shaped flowers with incurved petals, freely produced in clusters. Cut foliage to the ground and remove from the garden in fall after frost.

Heuchera Obsidian is a clump-forming, coral bells hybrid that is noted for its dark purple to almost black leaves that remain dark throughout the growing season. Scorch and general foliage decline may occur if soils are allowed to dry out.

Foliage may decline after flowering in hot summer climates, at which point it may be lightly sheared back and shaped to revitalize. Geranium maculatum forms a mound of foliage that grows to 24″ tall and 18″ wide.

This small Sedum is enchanting in the rock garden as a ground cover. 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...

A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole. 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.

New plants can be obtained from division of the clumps (best in spring) and from seedlings which grow up around the plants as a result of self seeding. , commonly called Lenten rose, is a clump-forming, late winter-blooming perennial which typically grows...

Effective as an edger along paths or walkways. Let this lime green superstar make your shade garden shine. Mass as in a group as a ground cover . Heuchera Citronelle is a vigorous, clump-forming, compact coral bells cultivar.

Low growing foliage is a nice cover especially over bulbs as it awakens very late in spring. That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot.

Unlike most other selections, this variety seldom blooms, remaining effective all through the summer and fall with little maintenance required. This cultivar is synonymous with ‘Helene von Stein'.

In warmer climates, cut it back in the spring before it begins to bud. Achillea Paprika is very drought tolerant once established and will attract masses of butterflies to your garden.

Plants are long lived and can grow into very large clumps. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. Water using the counting method for the first few weeks.

Plants do not come true from seed (must be vegetatively propagated). Beautiful and versatile, outstanding in mass plantings as well as perennial borders, meadows and prairie gardens.

Be careful with products such as miracle-grow as these products can burn newly planted plants when not used at the recommended rates. Uses: Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting.

Tolerates full shade, attracts hummingbirds and pollinators, tolerates urban environments, containers // > This variety features a mound of large, variegated, oval, which have deep green centers and wide irregular white margins.

Soils must not be allowed to dry out. , commonly known as coastal plain Joe Pye weed, is a coarse, herbaceous perennial that typically grows to 3-5' tall and to 2-4' wide on purple-spotted stems clad with ovate, coarsely-toothed, strongly three-veined...

Water using the counting method for the first few weeks. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant was grown in after back-filling the hole.

Remove any brown stems and leaves to give your plant a healthier and more attractive appearance. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give your Mondo Grass a good deep watering.

Blue Hill is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Remove spent flower spikes to help extend the bloom period. Salvia Blue Hill has rough green foliage with numerous spikes of sky blue blooms rising a moderate 15″ from...

The common name of pink for plants in the genus is in probable reference to the flower petal margins (they appear to have been cut with pinking shears) and not to flower color. Leaves are evergreen in warm winter climates.

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 ledges. Tolerates some light shade.

Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in. Heuchera Fire Alarm produces fiery, red hot foliage in early spring and fall. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Heuchera Fire Alarm plants that you...

Asclepias incarnata is very popular with pollinators and for good reason. Late Fall pruning, especially in colder climates, can result in a quick flush of new growth that prevents dormancy and makes winter freezes potentially deadly.

Depending on the quality of your existing soil you may need to add a locally sourced compost or topsoil to the back-fill soil. Hosta Guacamole is a medium size hosta, growing about 2 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide.

We offer a one year warranty on our plants when you purchase Bio-tone at checkout and use it per label instructions. Indoor/Outdoor is an option as a granular, slow release fertilizer that can be applied while planting.

The flowers are white fan-shaped plumes in fall that extend above the foliage. Planting too early in the spring may cause the roots to rot. The slender, weeping leaves are silvery-green and turn golden bronze in fall.

U.S. Plant Patent #12,132. Best in part shade, sheltered from extreme heat and humidity. Exceptional color in the common periwinkle. Broad bands of golden yellow leaves are edged deep green, illuminating shady spots in the garden.