This large growing, deciduous conifer may reach heights of 60 feet and 25 feet wide. A fast grower, reaching 50 feet in just 15 or 20 years. This tree, because of its scale, is best suited to large parks, open […]

Virginia Bluebells, a native of eastern United States, resemble giant Forget-me-nots and favors cooler places, kept moist by semi-shade. Leaves are smooth, grey-green or blue-green and the blue, bell-shaped flowers that appear in clusters give the plant its name. After […]

Mat-forming perennial with slender, creeping, rooting stems. Ovate leaves are bright green, and peppermint scented, to 1/4 inch across. Tiny, tubular, lilac flowers are borne in whorls, held on short spikes. This makes a very attractive ground cover especially in […]

A perennial, spreading herb with short-stalked, variegated leaves (to 2 inches across). Clusters of the pink or white flowers (to 1/16 inch) appear on spikes, in summer. The apple-scented leaves are excellent in jams, teas and other dishes.

This species is native to India and Burma. It has very thin walled culms. Pear-size fruits sometimes grow on this bamboo, and along with the shoots, are edible. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses […]

Erect, bushy perennial with wrinkled, oval, variegated leaves. In summer, small yellow flowers appear on irregular spikes. Use the leaves in almost any recipe that calls for lemon juice, as a tea or in potpourri. Lemon balm favors poor soil. […]

Siberian Melick is a perennial grass that spreads by creeping rhizomes. Leaves are pale green and about 4-9 inches long. This tufted grass produces 1 inch long panicles in summer and grows to a height of 2-5 feet tall and […]

A rounded, deciduous tree reaching 30-40′ tall, with a similar spread, fast growing. The rich green summer foliage changes to yellow-green in fall. Fragrant, star-shaped flowers, 3/4″ diameter, are borne in large, loose panicles (up to 16″ long) in late […]

A vigorously-blooming perennial, rosette in form, with hairy, lance-shaped leaves. From late spring to early summer bears cup-shaped flowers. Best suited to zones 7-8 and well-drained, humus-rich soil that is neutral to slightly acid. Requires partial shade. Site should be […]

This perennial is rosette in form and has hairy, toothed, lance-shaped leaves. From late spring to early summer cup-shaped blue flowers are borne. This dramatic plant grows to a height of 4-5 feet tall and 2 feet wide. Best suited […]