Plant For Summer Color Perennial Plant For Sale In Topeka

* Good tree for striking yellow late summer flowers in upright clusters as large as 2' x 1 1/2'; seed "pods" pinkish, very attractive, good for dried arrangements; bipinnate leaves; upright habit; flowers when young; needs sun; native to China.

Blooms early to mid season. * Lupinus perennis ( Indian beet , Old maid's bonnets , Blue Lupine, and Sundial lupine ) is a medicinal plant in the Fabaceae family. Legume species. Grows well in a poor sandy soil.

* A vigorous plant, spreading by subterranean suckers and forming thickets. * Spiraea tomentosa , commonly known as the Steeplebush , is a plant similar in characteristic to the Hardhack ( S.

* A sprawling plant unless staked, perhaps best for romping through a semi-wild border; small blue flowers in considerable numbers in midsummer; full sun or part shade, persistent once established; native to China.

If growing them as annuals, plant them out into their permanent positions in early summer and protect them with a frame or cloche until they are growing away well. With the flowers, they are applied to burns, swellings and other skin problems.

* Foliage turns purplish-bronze in winter. * Bergenia (also called heart-leaved bergenia) is a clump-forming perennial which is primarily grown as a ground cover. * Leaves are often used in floral arrangements.

* Veratrum nigrum ( Black Hellebore ) is a medicinal plant and poisonous plant native to Asia and Europe . In China, it, and other false hellebore species are collectively called "li lu".

The plant is also known as an introduced species across much of the rest of the world, including Australia . Common names include meadow buttercup and tall buttercup . * The bright yellow flowers are a common sight in summer meadows.

Eupatorium has recently undergone some revision and has been broken up into smaller genera. Border rears, cottage gardens, meadows, native plant gardens, wild/naturalized areas or water margins.

Remove the old flowers of Sedum Autumn Fire as they become brown and unattractive. 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.

Plants are not hardy in Britain, requiring a minimum temperature of 5°c. Plants require continuously moist conditions in a loose compost of sphagnum peat, live sphagnum and coarse acid sand.

* Veratrum nigrum ( Black Hellebore ) is a medicinal plant and poisonous plant native to Asia and Europe . In China, it, and other false hellebore species are collectively called "li lu".

One of the hardiest species of passionflower, it is a common wildflower in the southern United States . A member of the passionflower genus Passiflora , the Maypop has large, intricate flowers with prominent styles and stamens.

In colder climates, cut it back as one of the last chores in your garden before the snow flies. 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.

Fabulous rebloomer. SHIPS IN FALL Lilac plicata pattern graces the gently ruffled edges of the broad white petals. Blooms early-mid season.

Deadheading also prevents Achillea Paprika from spreading through your yard, as it can be an effective self-seeder when the dead flowers are allowed to dry completely and go to seed this would cause problems for your garden as the seedling would not be...

Attractive three petalled flowers. Trillium are the perfect plants for naturalizing wooded areas or shady parts of your yard. Grows 12-18'' tall and blooms from April to June. This Trillium Collection includes 1 each of White, Red and Yellow Trilliums.

The compact habit and full three seasons of interest make Blue Pearl Sedum one of the hottest new perennials for 2014! Sedums are fairly drought tolerant once well-established but will do just fine in well-drained garden soils under average moisture conditions.

Blushing Bride Tradescantias are Prolific bloomers that will grace your landscape with pink blooms that change to white from June through October. Excellent plant for borders and rock gardens and grows to only 18'' tall.

To overwinter, cut the whole plant back after the first hard frost. Our choice of colors. Flower buds take on the shape of hot air balloons when they first emerge and then open to beautiful bell-shaped flowers.

Each flower has a prominent and showy central staminal column of white to pale yellow anthers surrounding an even longer style. Deadhead individual flowers to maintain plant appearance.

With each garden ordered you will receive: 2 Hummingbird Vines (summer to fall) 1 Giant Hibiscus (our choice of color - late summer) 2 Red Hollyhocks (summer) 6 mixed Oriental Poppies (spring) 1 Hardy Fuchsia (summer) 10 mixed Hardy Gladiolus Bulbs (summer)...

The compact plants produce lots of flowers during the long late spring to mid-summer blooming period that are very attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. The extra large vibrant red and white flowers produced by Red Riding Hood are a big improvement...

* A deciduous Tree growing to 9 m (29ft 6in). It is hardy to zone 6. * A small tree grown for its ornamental red new growth and its red and yellow fall color. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from Aug to September.

The Crazy Daisy has delightful 2 1/2'', fully double, solid white petals that surround a small buttery center. No two blooms are alike on this frilled, quilled, twisted and just-for-fun shasta daisy.

These are generally well mannered, clump forming garden perennials whose grace, flowers, and form make welcome additions to the perennial border. Images courtesy of North Creek Nurseries, all rights reserved.

Echinacea is a must have in every garden for butterflies and pollinators. Showy daisy-like purple coneflowers (to 5″ diameter) bloom throughout summer atop stiff stems clad with coarse, ovate to broad-lanceolate, dark green leaves.