All Plants

Perennial: Deciduous border plant. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Flowers have a bittersweet chocolate fragrance (even more than the species). More compact and tidy too. Good cut flower. Produces tubers, so treat like Dahlias (dig up and store over winter if desired). Attracts butterflies. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: mahogany red. Height: 12". Spread: 12". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z8. USPPP

Annual: Developed especially for cutting with 2 œ” blooms on strong stems. Early blooming and vigorous. Good cut flower, border, and cottage garden plant. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: shades of blush pink, white, carmine red, and pink with deep pink eye. Height: 40-48 inches. Width: 24-30 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate.

Perennial: Evergreen ground cover. Native to S. Africa. Forms a low cushion of ferny silver-grn lvs similar to Artemesia 'Silver Mound'. Wiry stems appear in late spring producing ylw button-shaped flowers. Good alpine, rock garden, border or small container plant. Drought tolerant once established, w/well drained soil. Dislikes excessive winter wetness. Ht: 2-4". Width: 10-12". Exp: sun. Water: mod/dry. USDA Z6-9.

Perennial: Evergreen ground cover. Perfect for small containers, borders or for filling in empty spaces between plants. Native to South Africa. Has beautiful finely and deeply cut grey-green foliage that stays close to the ground, looks like a ferny mat. Bloom time: spring-frost. Bloom color: 1" velvety bright yellow. Height: 1-2". Spread: 3 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.

Perennial: A beautiful succulent that is drought tolerant. The fleshy blue-green foliage is long and pointed. Forms a large clump over a year or two. Apricot blooms throughout the season with flower stalks that rise above the foliage carrying clusters of coral bells. Exposure: full sun. Water: very little. Hardy.

Perennial: Evergreen. Native to New Zealand, Australia & Tasmania. The plants are tough, tolerating drought, heat & heavy or poor soil. Good for borders and cottage gardens. Adds intrigue with clusters of 1" sunny orbs that resemble golf balls. Long vase life as a cut flower & retains color as a dried flower. Attracts bees. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: golden yellow. Height: 14-18 inches. Width: 8-10 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z8.

Perennial: Evergreen. Deer & drought tolerant. Native to South Africa. Eye-catching tower of densely stacked, triangular chartreuse lvs w/crmsn tips. Low-growing, spills nicely from containers & can be planted as a small scale ground cover. Brilliant, fiery red color in full sun. Good rock garden, edger, or in hanging baskets. Tiny, wht blms in summer. Size: 6-8" x 12-24". Exp.: full sun/light shade. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z9.

Perennial: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Instant origami! Small & compact with striking coloration & fascinating form. Green, triangular, tightly-stacked leaves form a pyramidal or pagoda shape. Brilliant, fiery red color in full sun. Good rock garden, edger, container or even hanging basket plant. Tiny, white flowers appear in summer. Size: 6-10" x 12-20". Exp.: full sun, can take light shade. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z9.

Shrubby Perennial: Fleshy triangle like blue-green leaves are edged in rosy pink. The foliage grows in stacked rosettes. Container, hanging basket, border, and houseplant. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: pale yellow. Height: 18-20 inches. Width: 24-36 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA 9-11. Indoors as a houseplant: Provide bright, indirect light. Water when the top 1-2 inches are dry.

Heirloom. A very, large broad leaved cress with wavy edges that is and old variety from the Netherlands. Good hot mustard flavor that is reminiscent of wasabi without too much spice. It is a spicy, delicious and nutritious green. A great addition to salad mixes, soups, and sandwiches. The seeds can be used as a mustard-like flavoring as well. Easy to grow and slow to bolt. Exposure: sun/shade. Maturity: 20-30 days. LEPIDIUM sativum 'Dutch Broadleaf'

Cormous Perennial: Deciduous. Drought tolerant. Deer and rabbit resistant. Elegant branched and arching stems carry clusters of lily-like flowers that rise several inches above the foliage and are excellent for cutting (they last about 2 weeks). Good in borders and mass plantings. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: coral pink. Height: 2-3 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z5.

Shrub: Evergreen. Cross between Billbergia nutans x Cryptanthus bahianus. Forms rosettes of flattened 8-12" long pointed green to bronzy-red leaves, the color intensifies in bright light. Spreads freely creating large, dense clumps. Great for drought tolerant, shade or container gardens. Attracts hummingbirds.

Heirloom-Introduced from Armenia to Italy in the 1400’s, this attractive, crisp cuke stays sweet even when the fruit is large. This variety has thin skins w/dense flesh, few seeds, and a pleasant mild flavor. It is easily digestible–skin & all. It is heavily ribbed w/light green skin. Produces very long, 12-30” fruit, best eaten when 12-18” long & less than 2 œ” across. Plant in full sun. Thrives in hot weather. (Maturity: 70 days).

Heirloom-Delicate flavor & crunchy bite. Round 3-4” fruits turn from pale greenish ylw to lemon ylw (the best eating stage) & then bt. gldn ylw. Tender & sweet & excellent for salads & pickling & easy to digest. It is easy to grow & does well in short summers. Performs well in cool conditions. Good in large containers & the vines yield heavily for long periods of time. Rust & drought resistant. Plant in full sun. (Maturity: 68 days)

This remains the most widely planted open pollinated slicing cuke in the U.S. Since 1970 the slender, refined “Marketmore look” has been the standard for slicing cucumbers in the North. The 8-9” dk green fruits stay green & mild tasting even under heat stress. It is an excellent slicer in salads & for other fresh uses. Multiple disease resistances keep plants vigorous & highly productive across a long picking season. (Maturity: 65 days)

Super cute, 1" long fruits look like miniature watermelons and taste like cucumbers with tangy citrus overtones. The flesh is white, crisp, and crunchy which make them great for snacking, salads, stir fries or pickled. Plant in hanging basketst for a fun hip look or can be trellised for easy picking. Plant in full sun. . (Maturity: 75 days)

This variety has a unique appearance and excellent flavor. The unusual, slightly fuzzy, S-shaped fruits are slightly ridged with alternating dark and light green stripes. Since the skin is not bitter, you don’t need to peel it. It is best when harvested between 8-18” long. It is an excellent slicer and perfect for salads. Delicious and different! (Maturity: 63 days) (Cucumis melo ‘ Striped Armenian’, Cucumis sativus ‘Striped Armenian’)