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Shades of Blue Larkspur

The Larkspur Shades of Blue, \’Consolida ambigua\’, has tall spires of light, medium, and dark blue flowers. It is considered one of the best for cut and dried flower arrangements. The 1/4 to 1/2 inch blue colored flowers are densely packed on tall stems. The Shades of Blue Larkspur blooms in mid spring to early summer. 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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Golden Apeldoorn Darwin Hybrid Tulip

The Tulip \’Golden Apeldoorn\’, \’Tulipa darwin hybrid\’, is a fall planted bulb. The Golden Apeldoorn is one of the most well-known tulips around the world! Its huge flowers grow on sturdy stems and the bright golden-yellow color makes this variety especially attractive. It has a black star on a bronzy green base. It is gorgeous when planted in a large grouping. If possible, plant in a somewhat sheltered location. These tulips are excellent for warmer climatic zones. Tulips are excellent for mass planting, cut flowers, and borders.

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Ruffles Coleus

The Coleus Ruffles, \’Coleus hybrid\’, has extremely frilly dark red foliage with green margins. 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. Frost will cause them to die immediately. 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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Tree Guard T

About the Tree Guard: The Tree Guard has a natural color, with long ventilation slits all around. It is 8 inches high and is made of soft material that is easy to wrap around a tree.

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Foxy Mix Fox Glove

The Foxglove Foxy Mix, \’Digitalis `Foxy Mix\’, is a showy and compact perennial that produces an array of pastel blooms. Colors include: pink, pale yellow, purple, white and magenta with marbled markings. The dense spikes produce large tubular flowers. The foliage has a velvet and fuzzy texture that contrast well with the flower colors. Try planting it in woodland gardens, as a border plant or cut-flowers. Remember to leave some dead flower stalks to self sow for future flowers. (All parts of Digitals are poisonous if ingested and can be invasive.)

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Texas Red Oak

The Texas Red Oak, \’Quercus buckleyi\’ is also known as Spanish Oak, Spotted Oak, Red Oak, and Rock Oak. This medium sized tree may achieve a height of 30 feet or more and an equal spread. The Texas Red Oak develops a rather typical shape and form for the species, with a dense rounded canopy. The Texas red oak may also be found as a multi-trunked specimen in the wild. They are moderately fast growing for a hard wood tree. The bark is thick with scaly ridges separated by deep, dark fissures.

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Indian Peace Pipe Nicotiana

The Nicotiana Indian Peace Pipe, \’Nocotiana sylvestris\’, is a bold, dramatic plant that is very fragrant. At night, the very fragrant 3 inch long flowers will waft their perfume into your open windows. For the lover of white flower plantings, envision Indian Peace Pipe growing with a multitude of other white flowers including Alysum, Candytuft and Baby\’s Breath. The Nicotiana prefers full sun but will tolerate light shade. They also prefer a fertile, slightly acid soil. Plant the Indian Peace Pipe in the spring after the last average frost date.

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