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California Blackeye Southern Bean

The Bean Southern Cowpea California Blackeye # 5, \’Vigna ungiculata\’, is the most popular southern pea. The large, smooth seed is mostly eaten fresh, but they can also be dried, or the pods can be eaten whole when they are young. Technically a bean, Southern Peas grow in conditions similar to or slightly warmer and more humid than snap beans. They are very high in protein, low in fat, and high in vitamin B1. For dried beans, wait until the pod has turned yellow and other colors and beans are then dry.

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Sweet Baby Blue

The Sweet Baby Blues mixed flowers includes dainty Baby Blue Eyes, cheerful Five Spot, sky-blue Forget Me Nots, and vivid California Bluebells. This collection has something for all lovers of blue flowers. The flowers are a range of sixteen pastel and blue shades, and a variety of delightful shapes and textures for a low growing summer border. Be sure to keep the weeds pulled so they do not compete with the flowers for water and sun. This mix covers approximately 100 square feet.

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Aaron Caladium

The Caladium Aaron, \’Caladium\’, has impressive white with green edged foliage. Being one of the largest Caladiums, `Aaron\’ has white centers and the veins gradually creep into the deep green edges. It has a plant height of 18-20\” and a spread of 12-18\”. `Aaron\’ should be planted in full sun and in a well-drained area. The colors are extremely showy from July to frost. Try planting `Aaron\’ in containers for the patio, in window boxes or to brighten up you perennial garden.

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Giant Imperial Mix Larkspur

The Larkspur Giant Imperial Blend, \’Consolida ambigua\’, has tall spires of elegant, tightly packed flowers. Shades of blue, pink, and white flowers are set atop of long stems. The Giant Imperial Larkspur blooms in mid spring to early summer.The Larkspur prefer a cool location in full sun. They like moist, rich, well drained soil that is slightly alkaline. Plant in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Larkspur are excellent for cut or dried flowers and as backdrop plant in front of a fence or wall.

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Gold Splash Euonymus

The Euonymus Gold Splash, \’Euonymus f. \’Gold Splash\’, a Proven Winners selection, produces big, round leaves that have a bright, bold variegation. It will make a dramatic impact on the landscape and will provide four season color in your landscape. The variegation is very stable and the plant has good disease resistance. The variegated foliage maintains its color all yar long and it is accented by showy, persistant fruit in the fall. Place this plant in well drained soil.

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Spectabilis Bleeding Heart

The Bleeding Heart Specatabilis, \’Dicentra `specatabilis\’, is a fast-growing perennial with pink, heart-shaped flowers. It is the most common variety in its species. The blooms look wonderful against its grayish foliage. Dicentra `specatabilis\’ has a plant height of 30\” and a width of 20\”. Do not let it dry out. Dicentra will bloom from May to September and is a major attractor to butterflies. `Specatabilis\’ makes excellent cut flowers, in mass with groundcovers, or in potted containers. Being an old fashioned plant, it is a must in any landscape.

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Forest Pansy Redbud

The Forest Pansy Redbud tree, Cercis canadensis, \’Forest Pansy\’, is an excellent small tree for lawns, woodland gardens or naturalized areas. Effective if planted as a specimen or in groups. It is frequently planted as a street tree in residential areas. It is a small, deciduous, understory tree with a spreading, flat-to-rounded crown. Heart-shaped leaves open bright reddish-purple and gradually mature to a more muted purple. Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.

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