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The Flume Coleus

The Coleus The Flume, \’Coleus hybrid\’, has vividly marked saber-shaped foliage that is bright burgandy with a green border and a brilliant pink center. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. Coleus must have good soil drainage. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. Plants suffering from \”wet feet\” will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched.For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

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Zumi Crabapple

The Zumi Crabapple tree, Malus x Zumi \’Calocarpa\’, is valued for its profuse, spring bloom of fragrant, white flowers and for its glossy, small, bright red crabapples which mature in the fall and often persist into December. This is a semi-dwarf crabapple which is effective when planted as background for other early flowering plants, near fences, in groups as a screen or hedge, or as a specimen planting in the lawn or near the patio. May be used as a street tree.

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Garden Chervil

The Chervil Garden, \’Anthriscus cerefolium\’, has the subtle flavor of parsley and tarragon. It is one of the \”fines herbes\” of classic French cooking. With almost infinite uses, Garden Chervil is a must for any culinary/medicinal herb garden. The Chervil is a dainty plant with indented leaves on thin, slightly hairy stems. White flowers appear on delicate flat umbels. The seeds can be eaten green or added to baked goods. Plant in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked. Chervil prefers rich, well drained soil.

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Sweet Sultan Bachelor Button

The Bachelor Button Sweet Sultan Imperialis, \’Centaurea (Amberboa) moschata\’, is a deliciously fragrant and an absolutely splendid cut flower. If you like cut flowers, you must grow Sweet Sultan. The easy to grow and very fragrant \’Imperialis\’ is a somewhat taller and improved variety. The 2 inch flower heads are thistle-looking and almost shine. Plant the Bachelor Buttons in the spring 1 to 2 weeks before the last frost. The Sweet Sultan is an excellent cut flower and grows well in that \”hot\” spot where nothing else does well.

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Violet Verbena Tapestry

The Verbena Tapestry - (Violet), exhibits lacy leaves and a low-growing habit. The Violet Verbena has dainty flowers that bloom throughout the season. Season long blooms are just some of Tapestry\’s many virtures. These flowers are terrific as a ground cover or in baskets. They love the sun and will produce beautiful colorful flowers for your hanging baskets, pots, or window sills.

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Icicles Licorice

The Licorice Plant, Helichrysum thianschanicum, is ideal for adding texture and structure to the front of borders. It exhibits long, narrow, velvety silver-colored foliage. Licorice plants have a upright compact habit. This perennial is cold tolerant. It is a very popular accent plant which looks like miniature silver Pine. Strong, quick to grow, with a compact habit. Yellow flowers may appear in summer.

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Indian Summer Black-eyed Susan

The Rudbeckia `Indian Summer\’, Rudbeckia hirta, is an easy to grow perennial with large flower heads of golden yellow with dark eyes that bloom form July to September. Rudbeckia `Indian Summer\’ has a plant spread of 12-18\” and a height of 34-48\”. The dark green foliage sits at the bottom on the tall daisy-like flowers and turns to mahogany in the fall. It is great in borders, for cut flowers or for naturalized areas. Plant in masses with Veronica `Goodness Grows\’ or with ornamental grasses.

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