Pollinator Plants Perennials For Sale In San Jose

Meaning hedgehog or sea-urchin in reference to the spiny center cone found on most flowers in the genus. It is reportedly the result of 2003 cross-pollination of two unnamed hybrid selections.

The glossy, deep green foliage of the White Woodland Aster looks great all season. 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 may repeat bloom throughout the summer. 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.

Echinacea are easy-to-grow natives that bloom heavily from summer to fall. Echinacea Pow Wow Wild berry is a 2010 All-America Selection (AAS) winner. Each flower (to 3-4″ diameter) features downward-arching, overlapping, deep rose-purple rays which...

Provides seeds in the winter for birds and nectar for butterflies. This coneflower cultivar is an upright, rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial which typically grows 2-3′ tall. Good fresh cut flower.

The lavender-blue flowers of Aster October Skies completely cover the sweetly scented foliage. After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Aster October Skies a good deep watering.

Cutting back will promote new growth, giving you a healthier plant with stronger stems. This process is called deadheading. Yarrow tends to grow more and more stems on the outside, leaving the inner stems to die away, which is why its also recommended...

They will thrive in shady and moist areas where they can be combined with hellebores, dicentras and Jack-in-the-Pulpits for continuous color. Planting Convallaria pips, or rhizomes, is one of the best ways to cover larger shaded areas.

Nice selection for the border's edge of or showing off in a container. Spring perennial ‘Whiteout' flowers up a storm: just masses of pretty, bright white blooms in ensemble with shiny dark green foliage.

They grow well in sunny to lightly shaded areas of the garden with well-drained soil. The flowers are extremely long lasting, and are prized by florists worldwide. These colorful perennials from South America bloom all summer, producing large trumpet...

Now grow Phlox you'll be proud of. Here is the improved variety you've read about! They boast brilliant sun-proof colors, big, clean florets and huge, gorgeous flowerheads! Plant our vigorous 2 year field grown plants - they are better and are guaranteed...

Fully double flowers make the Barlow Blue one of our favorite columbine varieties! Wonderful plants perform best when planted in partially shaded areas. For a rain garden. Can be used as cut flower.

Plant in mass or use this durable Iris as a formal specimen plant in the ground or as an easy and reliable container plant where not hardy. In the past we were to be included in that group but have since learned the errors of our ways.

Spectacular blue-gray mounded foliage makes Blue Oat Grass standout from everything else in your perennial garden. Deer resistant. Resembles a very tall Festuca. Very nice habit. Grows up to 30 inches tall.

Blooms early-mid season. The standards lighten at their edges, creating an ethereal effect. Honorable Mention 2003! Vibrant colors and intense ruffling bestow an exuberant spirit on this violet rebloomer.

Starter fertilizer is the best product to use at the time of planting. Attracts pollinators Achillea Paprika produces fine textured, fern-like gray-green foliage that makes an excellent contrast for the tall blossom heads.

Flowers all summer! Prolific bloomer that begins in late spring, continues until mid-autumn and is smother in intense, violet-blue flowers. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Perfect as a groundcover or border.

To learn more about this tough and easy heirloom perennial see " Four O'Clocks (Mirabilis jalapa) " by William C. Flowers come in a variety of colors ranging from red, pink, white, purple, yellow, orange, and multi-colored forms.

In spring rosettes of wide, rich burgundy, strap-like foliage emerge from the ground creating a nice contrast with surrounding perennials. To learn more about growing this great plant see the following article from SFA Gardens " Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling...

We have been informed that the Polydamas Swallowtail caterpillars can successfully grow to maturity on Aristolochia gigantea , although the Pipevine Swallowtails do not reach maturity if grown on this species.

You receive 1 each of Temper Tantrum, Dreaming Orange and Rikugi Sakura Siberian Iris.

Water Celery spreads readily especially in moist soils. The tender spring growth is a relished vegetable in many parts of Asia. A dense evergreen ground-covering perennial with pink, green, and cream variegated foliage.

Supplies are limited - reserve your iris now! Attractive foliage with multiple blooms on each 34-40'' stem; sure to complement your home landscape. SHIPS IN FALL Year after year, your iris will explode into spectacular color and unmatched beauty.

Anywhere it drops below below 24-28 o F plants should be provided with a breathable protective mulch for winter or anytime it drops below 32 o F for any extended period of time. Provide a well-drained soil and never keep it soggy wet and we suggest that...

Grows 3' tall and wide. SHIPS IN FALL Bowl of Beauty is a winner of the Award of Garden Merit for the Royal Horticultural Society for its gorgeous anemone-type flowers that are a combination of silky rose-pink petals that surround a center of vibrant...

The long stemmed flowers are great for cutting and a magnet for butterflies. The upright plant is very striking at 3-4' tall and wide. This impressive perennial is rapidly becoming a favorite across the USA because it blooms for months from early summer...

The seeds are of this species are considered poisonous, along with several other members of the Morning Glory family. It seems to depend on which reference you use as to whether this is truly a native species or was introduced.