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Variegated Monkey Ball Vine, Ornamental Yam, Variegated Potato vine
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

A vigorous but manageable unusual perennial tropical vine. Large deep green heart shaped foliage is veined with silver and randomly splotched with maroon and black.
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moisture, well-drained soils.
  • Indoor Light: High
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8B,9,10,11
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Louisiana
Merryville
Climbing Pinkie Rose
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Produces large clusters of loosely double 2" pink flowers from spring to fall.A very free-blooming, disease resistant, and nearly thornless climbing rose.
  • Deer Resistance: Frequently Damaged
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • pH Range: Slightly Acidic, Neutral
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9,10
Louisiana
Merryville
Yellow Cross Vine
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Cross Vines are a low maintenance choice for fences, posts, and large trellises. We normally grow Cross Vines in average garden soils with good drainage, average moisture and full sun for best flowering and vigor.
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, generally well-drained soils but fairly adaptable. Somewhat drought resistant once well-established.
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely to Sometimes Bothered
  • Grows To: 30-50'H, easily trained to a 6'H fence or other support.
Louisiana
Merryville
Red Cascade Climbing Rose
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Excellent for growing on a low fence or on a trellis. Red Cascade is reported to be somewhat deer resistant according to a Master Gardener in Bexar County, Texas. See the external info link below for more from Dr. Jerry Parson's of T A&M.
  • pH Range: Slightly Acidic, Neutral
  • Grows To: 10-15'H
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
Mexican Love Vine (Orange), Mexican Flame Vine
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Blooming spring to fall. Intense orange, 2" daisy-like blooms with yellow centers are borne on a vigorous twining vine. An easily grown perennial vine.
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate to poor
  • Native To / Origin: N Central Americas
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
Giant Dutchman\'s Pipevine, Brazilian Dutchmans Pipe Vine, Aristolochia
Prices start at : 14.99 USD

The Pipevines are used by the Pipevine Swallowtail and Polydamas Swallowtail butterflies as a caterpillar host plant. Large medium to dark green somewhat heart-shaped foliage makes a nice natural screen.
  • Deer Resistance: Not Likely to Be Bothered
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8B,9,10
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, moderately well-drained soils.
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Grows To: 15-20'H+
Louisiana
Merryville
Snow-N-Summertm Asiatic Jasmine
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Evergreen and dense. An excellent ground cover for sun to shade. Deer resistant and salt tolerant. This is an excellent choice for difficult sites and is quite drought tolerant once well-established.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Light shade
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,10,11
  • Native To / Origin: Gardens
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
Louisiana
Merryville
Ogon Nishiki Asiatic Jasmine, Salsa Asiatic Jasmine, Japanese Star Jasmine
Prices start at : 8.99 USD

Asiatic Jasmine may spend the first few years getting established before it begins to really fill in so its a good idea to use an organic mulch that will last until the Jasmine is dense enough to help prevent weeds.
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate to High
  • Indoor Light: Direct sun, High
  • Grows To: 6-8''H and spreading
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,10,11
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
Indigo Spires Salvia
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Considered hardy into zone 7 Indigo Spires Salvia will need a winter mulch anywhere temperatures drop much below about 25 o F in the winter. The nectar rich flowers provide fodder for a variety of pollinators including hummingbirds, butterflies, and a...
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Native To / Origin: US - Huntington Botanic Gardens, San Marino, CA - circa1979
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soils.
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
Louisiana
Merryville
Homestead Purple Verbena
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

Verbena's are cool season growing perennials and so that is when fertilize should be applied. A good choice for butterfly gardens. Homestead Verbena was discovered by Dr. Allan Armitage and Dr. Michael Dirr on an old homestead in Georgia.
  • Grows To: 8-12''H x 18-30''W
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
Louisiana
Merryville
Cloud Eight Purple-Top Vervain, Brazilian Vervain, Tall Verbena, Verbena bonariensis
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Cloud Eight is a semi-dwarf selection of Purole-Top Vervain with a compact and free flowering habit. The dainty nectar rich flowers are visited by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,10
  • Grows To: 2-3'H x 12-18"W
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
Louisiana
Merryville
May Pop Passion Flower, Passion Vine, Passionflower
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

With most passionflowers the 5 stamens (pollen producing glands) arch downward once they are ready to release their pollen (and nectar) then on the next flower, hopefully, the 3 stigmas will arch downward once they are ready to receive pollen thus doing...
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist to somewhat dry soils.
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Grows To: 15-20'H
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9,10,11
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Louisiana
Merryville
Buchanan\'s Sage, Purple Autumn Sage, Fuchsia Sage, Salvia
Prices start at : 8.99 USD

It can easily be overwintered as a container plant in a sunny window where not hardy, just keep it on the dry side and never soggy. Buchanan's Sage is considered hardy in zones 9-11, with some reports suggesting into zone 8B, provide a well-drained soil...
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soils.
  • Grows To: 18-24''H x 18-24''W
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9,10,11, (8B?)
Louisiana
Merryville
Lo\' & Beholdtm Lilac Chip Butterfly Bush, Buddleja
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

A tight compact mound of blue-green foliage is topped with spikes of lilac colored, fragrant flowers. Photos courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com Buddlejas are considered invasive in some regions please check with your local state offices...
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9,10,11
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-drained soils, with average moisture. Does not tolerate wet feet / poor drainage but are otherwise fairly adaptable.
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
Pam Puryear\'s Pink Turks Cap
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

A relatively new introduction from that great Texas plantsman Greg Grant and was named after his friend and the 'Rose Rustler' founder Pam Puryear. In mild winter climates they can get fairly large but are certainly amenable to pruning.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7B,8,9,10,11
  • Pruning: Cutback hard if desired in early spring, and remove dead and freeze damaged stems.
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Grows To: 3-5'H x 3-5'W
Louisiana
Merryville
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.
  • Native To / Origin: US - TX, LA - Siskyou Rare Plant Nursery, Medford, OR
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 6,7,8,9,10
Louisiana
Merryville
Snow Queen Passion Flower, Passionvine
Prices start at : 17.99 USD

Large, up to 5" wide, sweetly fragrant, long-lasting, pure white flowers are produced from spring to fall or year round under warm, frost-free conditions. Provide your Snow Queen Passionvine with a breathable protective winter mulch and a well-drained...
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8B,9,10,11,(8A?)
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, fertile, well-drained soils.
  • Native To / Origin: UK Garden hybrid - Myles Irvine
Louisiana
Merryville
Angel Wing Jasmine, Shining Jasmine, Star Jasmine
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

This naturally sprawling vine-like shrub can easily be pruned to produce a dense mass of foliage and flowers. Train it on a trellis or other support to produce a small-medium sized fragrant evergreen vine.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9,10,11
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Light shade
Louisiana
Merryville
Butterflytm Red Pentas, Egyptian Star Cluster
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Rich red 3" flowers clusters. The Butterfly Series Pentas have been selected as a 2012 Louisiana Super Plant! Give it a rich fertile soil and periodic water during dry spells. Where not hardy, heat and humidity tolerant Pentas make wonderful annuals for...
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9B,10,(9? with protection)
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • Grows To: 18-24''H x 12-18''W
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
Louisiana
Merryville
Early Bird Gold Black-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

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. Rudbeckia fulgida is native to much of the central and eastern United States.
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Grows To: 12-18''H x 12-18''W (Flower stalks 24''H)
  • Container Size: Quart / 30 fl.oz. / 887 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
October Skies Aromatic Aster
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Masses of 1" yellow-eyed bluish purple daisies absolutely cover this plant for weeks in late summer and fall. Aromatic Aster is native to much of the central and eastern US. Pruning if necessary should not be done after June as you may be removing flower...
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
Louisiana
Merryville
Texas Coneflower
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

The most current treatment in the Flora of North America separates the two as individual species. Excellent deer resistance. Texas Coneflower provides us with a medium-sized Rudbeckia that is similar in habit to the stately Giant Coneflower.
  • Native To / Origin: US- Louisiana and SE Texas
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9 at least
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Soil & Moisture: Average to moist.
Louisiana
Merryville
Lavender Porterweed
Prices start at : 6.99 USD

Nectar-rich, light purple flowers are produced continuously from spring to fall on tall spikes that butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds cannot seem to resist! Lavender Porterweed is a medium to large growing exceptionally full and vigorous Porterweed...
  • Grows To: 3-4'H x 3'W
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soils.
  • Native To / Origin: American Tropics
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11,(9?)
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Louisiana
Merryville
Summer Jewel Red Scarlet Sage, Blood Sage, Hummingbird Sage
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Somewhat drought resistant once well-established but will grow and flower better under average water conditions. Periodic removal of spent flower spikes will help keep your Scarlet Sage looking great and flowering throughout the growing season.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Grows To: 18-24"H x 18-24''W
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11, (9A-9B?)
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
Lo\' & Beholdtm Lilac Chip Butterfly Bush, Buddleja
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

A tight compact mound of blue-green foliage is topped with spikes of lilac colored, fragrant flowers. Photos courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com Buddlejas are considered invasive in some regions please check with your local state offices...
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
  • Grows To: 12-24''H x 18-24''W
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
Baja Red Rose of Montana, Coral Vine
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

This is the selection with the deepest red color, comes from seed collected in southern Baja California. On a recent trip to west Texas, we saw what must have been over 50 butterflies on one vine! Coral Vine is considered invasive in some regions, please...
  • Grows To: Vining to 40'
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Native To / Origin: Mexico
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Louisiana
Merryville
Royal Red Butterfly Bush
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Where drainage is poor consider providing raised beds or grow them as container plants. Buddleia had become invasive in some parts of the US particularly Oregon, Washington. An old favorite and an excellent performer, Royal Red Butterfly Bush produces...
  • Salt Tolerance: Slight
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens - Good and Reese Nursery, Ohio, 1928
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
Louisiana
Merryville