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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 grandmothers garden!!!
Chaenarrhim ''Summer Skies'
A true blue trailing beauty that is hard to find, but easy to grow. The half inch azure flowers with yellow eyes arrive the first year and last all season. Reaches 8 to 10 inches and cascades 12 to 18 inches.
Candytuft ''Snowflake'
A low growing spreading evergreen perennial. Clusters of small snow-white blooms completely cover the dark waxy green foliage in spring.
Lychnis Viscaria ''Lychnis Viscaria'
Attractive fringed, magenta flower clusters on sticky stems rise above dark green leafy tufts. Add this plant to your garden and it will reward you with a multitude of blooms early in the season. Height 12 to 18 inches tall
Soapwort ''Soapwort'
Widespread in Europe, Saponaria was probably invited into the garden for purely practical purposes-its foliage was employed as a soap due to its lathering and scouring purposes. Fragile tapestries in museums are still sometimes washed with Saponaria to ensure that the fibers will be treated as they were for centuries. Known as Bouncing Bet in America, the plant found another use in New England, where it was used to cure poison ivy. This variety sports mat-forming and tufted plants smothered with small flat pink flowers.
Mallow ''Mystic Merlin'
Also known as Musk Mallow or Musk Rose, this cottage garden favorite sports funnel-shaped flowers in shades of rich purple, lavender and light blue in late spring to mid autumn. Grows up to 5 foot tall.
Artemesia ''Powis Castle'
A large genus of plants, most of which are grown for their silver foliage and durable dispositions. They are invaluable for their ability to set off both foliage and flowers of a wide range of hues and are, or should be, a staple of borders where the dry heat they crave is common. This shrubby hybrid is an indispensable foliage plant, forming a mound 24-36 inches high of filigreed leaves with a silky silver sheen.
Mallow ''Mystic Merlin'
Also known as Musk Mallow or Musk Rose, this cottage garden favorite sports funnel-shaped flowers in shades of rich purple, lavender and light blue in late spring to mid autumn. Grows up to 5 foot tall.
Columbine ''Ruby Port'
Columbine has been a staple in cottage gardens since the 1640s. This variety carries dark ruby star-shaped double flowers that are spurless and round.
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.
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Perennial sections for a complete listing of all the
Perennials we carry throughout the year
