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Twister Lily of the Nile
Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

Typically seen is shades of lavender or white, the new Twister African Lily (Agapanthus africanus ‘Twister') turns these stalwarts on their head with a stunning new look. The first bicolor agapanthus! African Lily sounds so exotic.
  • Botanical Name: Agapanthus africanus 'Twister'
  • Foliage: Green
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Mature Height: 20 - 24 inches
  • Moisture: Well-drained
Nebraska
Omaha
Blue Fortune Hyssop
Prices start at : 33.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

Hummingbird Mint, as it's also known as, has foliage that smells distinctly like black licorice when crushed. As one of the easiest and most rewarding perennials to grow, this award winning 'Blue Fortune' is a tremendously long bloomer! 'Blue Fortune'...
  • Mature Height: 2 - 3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Botanical Name: Agastache 'Blue Fortune'
  • Soil Type: Well drained
  • Flower Color: Blue Violet
Nebraska
Omaha
Lily Of The Nile
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

Not to worry, though, if you live anywhere north of zone 8. Gorgeous blue flowers are tough as nails! If you live in zone 8-10 you are probably well-versed in Lily-of-the-Nile (Agapanthus africanus).

1 - 2 feet

    • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
    • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
    • Mature Height: 1 - 2 feet
    • Mature Spread: 1 - 2 feet
    • Flower Color: Blue/White
    Nebraska
    Omaha
    Variegated Liriope
    Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

    The Liriope 'Variegated', Liriope muscari 'Variegata', is by far one of the most popular liriope. The only thing a gardener has to do with this wonderful plant is cut back old foliage in the spring! * Evergreen * Dwarf * Variegated foliage
    • Foliage: Variegated Green
    • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
    • Botanical Name: Liriope muscari 'Variegata'
    • Mature Spread: 1 - 3 feet
    • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Full Shade, Partial Sun
    Nebraska
    Omaha
    Jack Frost Brunnera
    Prices start at : 29.95 USD / 5" Container

    Silver and Blue in Early Spring Shade The Brunnera ‘Jack Frost', 'Brunnera macrophylla' PP13859, has frosty silver leaves that offer a brilliant backdrop to the small clusters of bright blue flowers that appear in earliest spring.
    • Mature Spread: 18 inches
    • Foliage: Variegated
    • Fall Color: Yellow
    • Growth Rate: Slow
    • Flower Color: Light Blue
    • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
    Nebraska
    Omaha
    Blue Ice Amsonia
    Prices start at : 33.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

    You can't go wrong either way. A 3-season Native Star For now, Blue Ice Blue Star (Amsonia ‘Blue Ice') is not a common perennial that you'll find at your local big box store. You won't see many growing in your neighborhood.
    • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
    • Flower Color: Dark Lavender Blue
    • Mature Spread: 18 - 24 inches
    • Foliage: Green
    • Soil Type: Widely adaptable
    • Botanical Name: Amsonia 'Blue Ice'
    Nebraska
    Omaha
    Blazing Star Kobold Gayfeather
    Prices start at : 33.95 USD / 5" Container

    Butterfly Atrracting Blooms June through September The Liatris ‘Kobold Gayfeather', Liatris spicata, has tall, lilac-rose spike-shaped flowers with a fluffy appearance and dark green foliage.
    • Soil Type: Normal to Sandy
    • Fall Color: Yellow
    • Mature Height: 2 feet
    • Growth Rate: Fast
    • Flower Color: Purple
    • Botanical Name: Liatris spicata 'Kobold'
    Nebraska
    Omaha
    Smokey Dawn Camellia
    Prices start at : 14.99 USD

    For more information about growing Camellias see our Camellia Growing Guide or any of the excellent resources below: Camellias Brighten the Winter Landscape - Get It Growing by Dan Gill with LSU Agcenter Camellia Culture for Home Gardeners - UGA Extension...
    • Outdoor Light: AM sun, Part sun, Part shade, Filtered shade, Light shade
    • Fertilizing: Use a balanced, slow release, nonburning fertilizer for acid loving plants.
    • Native To / Origin: US Gardens - tentatively credited to Corey Stanford, Stanford's Nursery, Forest Hill, Louisiana - circa 1980
    • Grows To: 8-10'H x 4-6'W
    • Indoor Light: Early or late direct sunlight, Cool sunlight, High
    • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Purple Satin Althea, Rose of Sharon
    Prices start at : 14.99 USD

    Purple Satin Althea produces large rich purple single Hibiscus like flowers throughout summer. Images courtesy of Proven Winners, www.provenwinners.com The Rose of Sharon or Althea is an easily grown deciduous shrub that was once a common pass along plant.
    • Fertilizing: Early spring-midsummer, ample nutrition promotes optimal growth and flowering.
    • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
    • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
    • Container Size: Quart / 30 fl.oz. / 887 ml
    • Pruning: Late winter-early spring is typical, can be cutback relatively hard for rejuvenation if needed.
    • Native To / Origin: Belgian Gardens - Dr. Johan van Hulenbroeck at ILVO, introduced by Spring Meadow Nursery
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Old Fashioned Petunia (Mixed Colors)
    Prices start at : 7.99 USD

    In hot summer climates consider providing midday to afternoon shade. These are taller growing hybrids that produce a near continuous show of flowers beginning in early spring and can last well into fall under good conditions.
    • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
    • Soil & Moisture: Well-draining, average moist soils. Do not keep overly wet or soggy.
    • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
    • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
    • Deer Resistance: Seldom to Sometimes Bothered
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Uproar Rose F1 Hybrid Zinnia Seeds
    Prices start at : 6.95 USD / 25-seeds

    The flowers are remarkably uniform and the plants bloom heavily. Elegans) Annual. (3′) Uproar Rose F1 Hybrid Zinnia is a fully double, magenta-rose flower with a yellow center. Sow on sterilized soil and cover lightly.
    • weight: .0625 lbs
    Connecticut
    East Hartford
    Swizzle Bicolor Cherry & Ivory Zinnia Seeds
    Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 25-seeds

    Elegans) Annual. Sow on sterilized soil and cover lightly. (10-12″) Swizzle Bicolor Cherry & Ivory Zinnia features striking bicolors with fully double, 3-4″ flowers. Can also be sown directly.
    • weight: .0625 lbs
    Connecticut
    East Hartford
    Swizzle Bicolor Scarlet & Yellow Zinnia Seeds
    Prices start at : 8.95 USD / 25-seeds

    Elegans) Annual. Sow on sterilized soil and cover lightly. (10-12″) Swizzle Bicolor Scarlet & Yellow Zinnia features striking bicolors with fully double, 3-4″ flowers. Can also be sown directly.
    • weight: .0625 lbs
    Connecticut
    East Hartford
    Lilliput Pom Pom Mix Zinnia Seeds
    Prices start at : 1.79 USD / retail-seed-packet

    (18-24″) Lilliput Pom Pom Mix Zinnia is a heavy blooming mix of fully double pom-pom type flowers. Can also be sown directly. Elegans) Annual. They are densely packed with petals and up to 2″ across.
    • weight: .0625 lbs
    Connecticut
    East Hartford
    Cut & Come Again Mix Zinnia Seeds
    Prices start at : 1.79 USD / retail-seed-packet

    They are 2 1/2″ across and come in shades of red, orange, pink, purple, white and yellow. (Pumila) Annual. (18-24″) Cut & Come Again Mix Zinnia is a mix of fully double and semi double dahlia type flowers.
    • weight: .0625 lbs
    Connecticut
    East Hartford
    Dahlia Flowered Mix Zinnia Seeds
    Prices start at : 1.79 USD / retail-seed-packet

    The dahlia type flowers are red, orange, pink, purple, white or yellow. Elegans) Annual. (3′) Dahlia Flowered Mix Zinnia is a mix of double and semi-double flowers that are 4-6″ across.
    • weight: .0625 lbs
    Connecticut
    East Hartford
    Giant Cactus Flowered Mix Zinnia Seeds
    Prices start at : 1.79 USD / retail-seed-packet

    The flowers are all shades of orange, pink, red, rose, yellow, lilac and white. Elegans) Annual. (3′) Giant Cactus Flowered Mix Zinnia features 4-5″ flowers with rolled and curled petals.
    • weight: .0625 lbs
    Connecticut
    East Hartford
    State Fair Mix Zinnia Seeds
    Prices start at : 1.79 USD / retail-seed-packet

    They are dahlia type flowers and come in shades of red, yellow, orange, purple, pink, white and bi-colors. Elegans) Annual. (3′) State Fair Mix Zinnia is a mix of enormous semi double flowers that are 5-6″ across.
    • weight: .0625 lbs
    Connecticut
    East Hartford
    White Hammock Shrubverbena, Small-Headed Lantana
    Prices start at : 5.99 USD

    The flowers provide nectar for a variety of pollinators including butterflies and bees. Hammock Shrubverbena is a native of extreme southern Florida and the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
    • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sunny
    • Container Size: 3.5 inch SQ / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
    • Grows To: 3-4'H x 3-4'+W
    • Native To / Origin: US - extreme S Florida and the southernmost portions of the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas and Mexico
    • pH Range: Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
    • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight
    Louisiana
    Merryville
    Giant Dahlia Flowered Scarlet - Zinnia Seed
    Prices start at : 3.10 USD / Packet

    Lower temperatures will result in slower germination.Transplant: Sow 4 weeks before last frost. Similar color and habit of the Benary's Giant series but will produce 4-6" single, semidouble, and double flowers.
    • Life Cycle: Annual
    • Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
    • Latin Name: Zinnia elegans
    Maine
    Winslow
    Strawberry Lemonade Mix - (F1) Sunflower Seed
    Prices start at : 4.10 USD / Packet

    Pollenless.• Edible Flowers: Flower buds can be fried, and the petals used as a garnish in salads and desserts; the flavor is bittersweet.http://www.johnnyseeds.com/flowers/sunflowers/tall-sunflowers/strawberry-lemonade-mix-f1-sunflower-seed-3356.11.htmlDirect...
    • ✓ Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
    • ✓ Edible Flowers
    • Hybrid Status: Hybrid (F1)
    • Latin Name: Helianthus annuus
    Maine
    Winslow
    Giant Dahlia Flowered Deep Rose - Zinnia Seed
    Prices start at : 3.10 USD / Packet

    Lower temperatures will result in slower germination.Transplant: Sow 4 weeks before last frost. Similar color and habit of the Benary's Giant series but will produce 4-6" single, semidouble, and double flowers.
    • Days To Maturity: 75 - 90 Days
    • Life Cycle: Annual
    • Latin Name: Zinnia elegans
    Maine
    Winslow
    Peach Passion - (F1) Sunflower Seed
    Prices start at : 4.25 USD / Packet

    Petite, peach-colored blooms on long, 18-42" stems are ideal for arrangements. Flowers average 2-4" across. 1,070 seeds/oz. Day-length neutral. Also known as common sunflower and annual sunflower.
    • Latin Name: Helianthus annuus
    • Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets: Yes
    • Days To Maturity: 55 Days
    Maine
    Winslow
    ProCut Bicolor - (F1) Sunflower Seed
    Prices start at : 4.25 USD / Packet

    Sunflowers dislike root disturbance and do not transplant well. Tall, with strong stems. Transplants should be held indoors for no more than 4 weeks prior to planting out. Also known as common sunflower and annual sunflower.
    • Hybrid Status: Hybrid (F1)
    • Life Cycle: Annual
    • Latin Name: Helianthus annuus
    • Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets: Yes
    Maine
    Winslow
    Sunrich Lime - (F1) Sunflower Seed
    Prices start at : 4.25 USD / Packet

    Bright, lemon-yellow petals surround a lime-green disk. This highly uniform series is great for succession planting with the ProCut series. Also known as common sunflower and annual sunflower.
    • Days To Maturity: 60 - 70 Days
    • Latin Name: Helianthus annuus
    • Life Cycle: Annual
    Maine
    Winslow
    Zowie!tm Yellow Flame - Zinnia Seed
    Prices start at : 4.95 USD / Packet

    Do not allow plants to become root bound and do not disturb roots; transplant shock may cause double to revert back to singles. Cover seed and keep soil surface moist until emergence.
    • Hybrid Status: Hybrid (F1)
    • Life Cycle: Annual
    • AAS (All-America Selections) Winners: Yes
    • Latin Name: Zinnia elegans
    Maine
    Winslow
    Double Quick Orange - (F1) Sunflower Seed
    Prices start at : 4.25 USD / Packet

    Thin to one plant when true leaves appear.Transplant: Sow in final container 3-4 weeks prior to planting out. Also known as common sunflower and annual sunflower. Provide sun and good air movement.Light, well-drained soil.
    • Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets: Yes
    • Days To Maturity: 65 Days
    • Hybrid Status: Hybrid (F1)
    Maine
    Winslow
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