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Blue Oat Grass

The Grass \’Blue Oat Grass\’, Helictotrichon sempervirens , is more enduring than blue fescues. Blue Oat grass is the best choice for accents. The clear blue summer foliage echoes with dwarf blue spruce and blue junipers. For a dramatic effect, try Helictotrichon with deep maroon leaved canna lilies. The blades are upright and divergent. Blue Oat grasses are mostly grown for its metallic blue foliage. The handsome flowers resembling one-sided oat panicles appear in June and grow 1-2 feet above the leaves.

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Alan Bloom Clematis

The Clematis Alan Bloom, \’Heracleifolia \’Alan Bloom\’, a Blooms of Blessingham plant, has vivid spikes of fragrant dark blue flowers that rise above its dark green foliage. `Alan Bloom\’s\’ fluffy seed heads make it even more attractive. It is an improved form compared to other varieties in its species. It has a plant height of 30\” with a spread of 36\”. Clematis `Alan Bloom\’ needs a supporting structure to grow properly but will also grow over large shrubs. It is best to heavily mulch the root zone to provide this cool, shady area.

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Sparkler Coneflower

The Coneflower Sparkler, \’Echinacea purpurea\’, is an easy to grow flower that produces beautiful, huge rose-pink daisy-like flowers. `Sparkler\’ shares the great attributes of its sister, `Little Giant\’. Blooming from July to October and a major attractor to butterflies and bees and deer resistant, it is a must for any perennial gardens. Echinacea is said to increase immune function, reduce the effects of colds and flu\’s, fights off viral, bacterial and fungal infections and purify the blood and flush waste from the lymphatic system.

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Montmorency Cherry Tree

The Montmorency cherry is the most popular sour cherry in America and it is the classic pie cherry tree. Montmorency cherries have proven over the years to be outstanding for cooking and pie-making. The tree ripens the fruit in June and grows about 15 feet tall.The Montmorency cherry tree is self fertile and produces medium sized, dark red, cherries with good flavor and quality. Flesh is clear and yellow in color.

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Rosie Cheeks Dianthus

The Dianthus \’Rosie Cheeks\’ has vibrant pink flowers that look especially stunning combined with blue and purple shades. Dianthus will bloom from mid summer to early fall. In order for a longer bloom time, deadhead the blooms continuously throughout the summer. Dianthus needs a sunny site with well-drained soil, but will tolerate some shade in the afternoon and humidity. These fragrant, spicy dove like flowers look wonderful as a border plant, rock gardens, along walks or paths, for edging and a definite in cottage gardens.

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Aureomarginata Hosta

The Hosta Aureomarginata, Hosta fortunei, has a heart-shaped deep green foliage with a yellow band. The purple flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hosta\’s are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 18\” and a spread of 36-48\”, Hosta\’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage.This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses. A great choice for any beginner gardener.

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Blue Lake Bean Pole

The Bean Pole Snap Blue Lake, \’Phaseolus vulgaris\’, is an old favorite. Blue Lake Pole beans have a beany, sweet flavor and they are fiberless and meaty. Some say pole beans have better flavor than bush beans. If this is so, Blue Lake would support that suggestion. The outstanding flavor combined with high yields make growing these vigorous 5 to 6 foot vines worth the time. Snap beans are ready to pick when the pod \”snaps\” or breaks in half cleanly. This is when the seeds have just begun to form.

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