Tropical, evergreen perennial with short rhizomes and smooth, leathery, oblong leaves which can grow up to 6 feet long. Unusual inflorescences, resembling bird’s of paradise, reach 3 1/2 feet long and are borne from spring through summer. Requires a minimum […]
Heliconia angusta ( Angusta Heliconia )
Tropical, evergreen perennial with short rhizomes and smooth, leathery, oblong to oval, 10 to 36 inch long leaves. Unusual inflorescences, resembling bird’s of paradise, reach 28 inches long and are borne from spring through summer. Requires a minimum temperature of […]
Helichrysum petiolare ( Limelight Licorice Plant )
This trailing or mound-forming, evergreen shrub is normally grown as an annual, though really a tender perennial. It’s light green foliage is complementary in hanging baskets and containers with blues, purples, and burgundies and has a licorice fragrance, though it […]
Helianthus tuberosus ( Girasoles )
This perennial thrives in temperate climates and is tolerant of many soil types as long as nitrogen levels are average. Plant tubers in spring when ground is workable. Break tubers apart so that they are the size of an egg, […]
Helianthus tuberosus ( Fuseau Jerusalem Artichoke )
‘Fuseau’ has long tubers, whose skin is relatively smooth. The tubers of the Jerusalem Artichoke have white insides and a brown, bumpy exterior. This perennial thrives in temperate climates and is tolerant of many soil types as long as nitrogen […]
Helianthus tuberosus ( Beaver Valley Purple Jerusalem Artichoke )
This perennial thrives in temperate climates and is tolerant of many soil types as long as nitrogen levels are average. Plant tubers in spring when ground is workable. Break tubers apart so that they are the size of an egg, […]
Helianthus multiflorus ( Sunflower )
Clumping perennial with lightly hairy, ovate to lance-shaped leaves, up to 8 inches long. Showy, 5 inch wide flowerheads, composed of disk and ray florets, are abundantly produced on long stalks from summer to mid-fall. May need some support. Thrives […]
Helianthus multiflorus ( Loddon Gold Sunflower )
Clumping perennial with lightly hairy, ovate to lance-shaped leaves, up to 8 inches long. Showy, 5 inch wide flowerheads, composed of disk and ray florets, are abundantly produced on long stalks from summer to mid-fall. May need some support. Thrives […]
Helianthus multiflorus ( Capenoch Star Sunflower )
Clumping perennial with lightly hairy, ovate to lance-shaped leaves, up to 8 inches long. Showy, 5 inch wide flowerheads, composed of disk and ray florets, are abundantly produced on long stalks from summer to mid-fall. May need some support. Thrives […]
Helianthus laetiflorus ( Morning Sun Sunflower )
Rhizomatous, spreading perennial with serrated, ovate leaves, up to 12 inches long, and coarse stems. Showy, 4 to 5 inch wide flowerheads, composed of disk and ray florets, are abundantly produced on long stalks from summer to mid-fall. May need […]