The cultivar ‘Picturata’ is a rounded, evergreen, shade-loving shrub with elliptic, glossy, leaves marked with yellow spots. This cultivar is female. In spring bears small purple-red flowers, and later red berries. In cooler climates, this plant can take more sun, […]
Aubrieta deltoidea ( Purple Gem Rockcress )
The cultivar ‘Purple Gem’ is a ground cover perennial with purple, four-petaled flowers which bloom in spring and again in late summer. Makes a lively edging in a sunny border. Lovely spilling out of crevices or over rocks. Fertilize in […]
Aubrieta deltoidea ( Aubrieta )
The cultivar ‘Leichtlinii’ is a low-growing, mat-forming, spreading perennial with soft, medium green leaves. ‘Leichtlinii’ bears single, cross-shaped, brilliant red blooms held in showy racemes, which are profusely borne in spring. Grows to 4 inches tall and spreads to 18 […]
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ( Japanese Painted Fern )
Colorful, hardy fern with burgundy, silver, and green-marked fronds. Colorful accent for shade or filtered sun gardens. Contrasts well with hostas and other bold-leaved perennials.
Athurium africana ( Mary Jean Peace Lily )
Clumps of foliage covered with numerous white flowers and creamy yellow spathes. Leaves are lance shaped, broadening in the middle and large. Does well in low light situations and house temperatures around 70 degrees Farenheit. Fertilize every other week with […]
Astrophytum myriostigma ( Bishop’s Cap )
A spherical cactus with sharp ribs, no spines. Produces yellow flowers in summer. Requires sunny location, in winter temperatures around 50F. In the summer water lightly, in the winter very minimally.
Astilbe simplicifolia ( False Spiraea )
The cultivar ‘Snowdrift’ is a dwarf A. simplifolia hybrid with branches of white flowers over green leaves. It usually blooms in the mid- and late summer. It is a bold, free-flowering perennial with finely cut foliage. Use in the shade […]
Astilbe simplicifolia ( A. x crispa ‘Gnom’ )
The cultivar ‘Gnom’ is a clump-forming hybrid with branching racemes 4 to 8 inches long. It bears tiny pink flowers in summer and has reddish green leaves. This is a bold, free-flowering perennial with finely cut foliage. Use in the […]
Astilbe japonica ( Drayton Glory )
The cultivar ‘Peach Blossom’ is an attractive perennial with dark green foliage and showy pale-pink blossoms. Looks fantastic with late blooming tulips, or in a woodland area. Remove spent blossoms to tidy the plant. Fertilize in early spring. Will tolerate […]
Astilbe chinensis var. pumila ( Dwarf Meadow Sweet )
A low-growing ground cover with dark green leaves and small lavender-pink flowers. This perennial blooms from summer to fall and is a great choice for the shady parts of your garden. Prefers constantly moist soil. Spent flowers and yellow leaves […]