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Welcome
to our Perennials Section. In doing research in the types of flowers we
wanted to grow our interest was directed toward
antique and heirloom flowers.In other words, the types of flowers your
grandma used to grow in her flower garden.In this fast-paced world there are a lot of
things being left behind in the shuffle and one of
them is the older varieties of flowers.We have learned that one of the reasons these
flowers have stood the test of time is because of
their hardiness.They tend to have a natural disease
resistance, are very adaptable to most conditions
and they most definitely have a much more intense
fragrance than the modern hybrids.We hope you learn something about the past
and who knows, you might just see that flower you
remember growing in your grandmother’s garden!!!
Columbine ''Ruby Port'
Columbine has been a staple in cottage gardens since the 1640’s. This variety carries dark ruby star-shaped double flowers that are spurless and round.
Tiarella Wherryi ''Foamflower'
Star like cream flowers and heart-shaped hairy leaves take on a reddish color in the fall. A hardy, free-flowering variety. Perennial.
Hollyhock ''Summer Carnival'
Probably originating in Turkey or Asia but introduced to Britain in 1573, one story suggests their common name derives from the application of their broad leaves to soothe swollen horses’ heels, thus hollyhock. Hoc is the Saxon word for mallow and some associate their introduction with the Crusades, thus "holy hoc". Early physicians found the flowers useful for tuberculosis and bladder inflammations. This variety boast double blooms in rosy red shades and will bloom from seed in 5 months.
Tiarella Wherryi ''Foamflower'
Star like cream flowers and heart-shaped hairy leaves take on a reddish color in the fall. A hardy, free-flowering variety. Perennial.
Pincushion Flower ''Butterfly Blue'
A heavy-blooming dwarf with blue flowers, smaller than those of Scabiosa caucasica, that are produced in amazing abundance from May right through to November. The form is neat and compact, the color excellent, but the masses of flowers are beyond belief.
Hollyhock ''Summer Carnival'
Probably originating in Turkey or Asia but introduced to Britain in 1573, one story suggests their common name derives from the application of their broad leaves to soothe swollen horses’ heels, thus hollyhock. Hoc is the Saxon word for mallow and some associate their introduction with the Crusades, thus "holy hoc". Early physicians found the flowers useful for tuberculosis and bladder inflammations. This variety boast double blooms in rosy red shades and will bloom from seed in 5 months.
Verbena ''Taylor Town Red'
Broad heads of bright red flowers are carried well above an 18 inch mound of glossy green foliage that is the perfect complement to the flowers. It has a light fragrance and blooms steadily all summer.
Seathrift ''Joystick Lilac'
A sun-loving perennial that produces 1 ˝-2 inch ball-shaped clusters of florets in lilac-rose shades. When established, compact plants can produce 75 or more stems each. Average height is 15 inches.
Lamium ''Pink Pewter'
Attractive, silver-gray leaves, edged greenish gray, are graced with abundant clear pink flowers from late spring to midsummer. The combination of silver and pink brings a shady spot to life.
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Perennials we carry throughout the year
