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Burgundy Red Orach

The Orach Red Burgandy, \’Atriplex hortensis \’Burgandy\’, a stunning dark raspberry color that will stand out in any garden. The Burgandy Orach makes a pretty backdrop in flower beds and it has the mild, edible spinach-like leaves. Orach is an old kitchen garden vegetable grown by American settlers, deserves more attention. It has a mild flavor that does not get bitter when the plant bolts. The best and most tender leaves are the ones from the top of the plant and/or from young plants.

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Serviceberry

The Serviceberry tree, Amelanchier canadensis, may also be known as a Juneberry, Shadblow, or Shadbush. This large shrub has erect stems that form multi-stemmed clumps The serviceberries, genus Amelanchier, are deciduous shrubs or small trees that grow in the understory of temperate forests. The little serviceberry shrubs are useful in naturalized plantings, especially in open woodlands, under tall oaks or pines. Their beautiful, but brief, early spring flowering beats all but the earliest shrubs, and their fall foliage is first rate. It is an excellent small yard tree.

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Silverstream Darwin Hybrid Tulip

The Tulip \’Silverstream\’, \’Tulipa darwin hybrid\’, is a fall planted bulb. The Silverstream produces fragrant lemon yellow flowers with streaks of red and rose with attractive variegated foliage. The huge flowers grow on very sturdy stems and makes a splendid display in your garden. You will enjoy this outstanding tulip! These tulips bloom in mid spring for a 3 week period. 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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Grand Cru Lily

The Asiatic Hybrid Lily Grand Cru, \’Lillium\’, a spring planted bulb, produces yellow flowers with red centers. Asiatic Lilies are great for borders, beds, and containers. They prefer well drained soil and they will multiply each year. Allow the leaves on the stalk to turn yellow and fall off to provide the bulb with ample nourishment for the next growing year. Asiatic Hybrids are the first lilies to bloom each season and the blooms are long lasting in the garden and in bouquets.

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Golden Splendour Lily

The Trumpet Lily Golden Splendour, \’Lillium\’, a spring planted bulb,produces lovely yellow flowers. Trumpet Lillies are garden favorites. They provide a delicate fragrance with great color to your garden. Trumpet Lillies come back year after year in greater numbers and they are very easy to grow. Place them in well drained soils.

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Butterfly Daisy

The Daisy Butterfly, \’Argyranthemum frutescens\’, is a fantastic release from Proven Winners. The Daisy \’Butterfly\’ is a heat-tolerant marguerite Daisy with oomph. \’Butterfly\’ produces canary-yellow flowers throughout the summer - even without deadheading. Daisy\’s require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised.For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

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Atropurpurea Phlox

The Phlox Atropurpurea, \’Phlox subulata\’, is an ideal ground cover with masses of tiny wine-red flowers and a thick mat of semi-evergreen foliage. Blooming from April to May, it has a plant height of 4-6\” and a spread of 12-18\”. It is a definite addition to any perennial garden. `Atropurpurea needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use `Atropurpurea\’ in rock gardens, as a spread over curbs and short retaining walls, or in difficult edges of dry streambeds.

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