Annual (B)
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BRACTEANTHA hybrid 'Cottage Pink' (='Wesbracopi') Everlasting Flower, Strawflower Short-lived Perennial or Annual: Drought, heat & deer tolerant. The Cottage series has high disease resistance & all season durability. The unique straw-like flowers are good fresh or dried for arrangements & wreaths. Nice bedding, rock garden, pot & cut flower plant. Blms: spring-fall. Color: pink. Mounding growth habit. Ht.: 10-15". Spd.: 10-12". Exp.: sun. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z8-10 (syn. HELICHRYSUM, XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum) |
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BRACTEANTHA hybrid 'Cottage Yellow' (='Wesbracoye') Everlasting Flower, Strawflower Short-lived Perennial or Annual: Drought, heat & deer tolerant. The Cottage series has high disease resistance & all season durability. The unique straw-like flowers are good fresh or dried for arrangements & wreaths. Nice bedding, rock garden, pot & cut flower plant. Blooms: spring-fall. Color: golden yellow. Mounding growth. Ht: 10-15". Width: 10-12". Exposure: sun. Water: mod/dry. USDA Z8-10 (syn. HELICHRYSUM, XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum) |
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BRASSICA oleracea 'Bright and Early Red' Ornamental or Flowering Cabbage, Ornamental Kale, Bright and Early Series Annual: The Bright and Early series is one of the first to show color, is compact and tidy with crisp, clean colors. Dense formed crowns have fringed leaves with ruffly outer petals; the center is purply red with green outer leaves. Good bed, border, container & edging plant. It is edible but the flavor is on the bitter side, oftentimes it is used as a garnish for culinary use. Ht: 8-12 in. Width: 12-14 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z4. |
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BRASSICA oleracea 'Nagoya White' (Flowering Kale) Ornamental Cabbage or Flowering Kale Annual or Perennial Herb: Very cold tolerant. The 'Nagoya' series produces colorful, highly fringed leaves with a uniform habit. Great bedding, border, container or accent plant. Fringed, lacy grey-green leaves are highlighted with cream, white interiors. During their second year, sprays of lemon-yellow flowers appear spring-summer. Edible. For color & zest, add to salads or stir-fries. Height: 12-18 in. Width: 12-18 in. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z7-11. |
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BRASSICA oleracea F1 'Kamome White' (Flowering Kale) Ornamental Cabbage or Flowering Kale Annual or Perennial Herb: Very cold tolerant. The Kamome series is a hybrid fringed-leaf variety. The frilly green leaves have ruffled edges and surround a pure-white center. A good choice for late season color and interest in the garden. Great bedding, border, container or accent plant. While edible, they are grown for their ornamental value and have a bitter flavor. Dwarf variety. Height: 8-12 in. Width: 12-14 in. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z3. |
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BRASSICA oleracea Osaka 'Red' (Flowering Kale) Ornamental Cabbage or Flowering Kale Annual or Perennial Herb: Very cold tolerant. The Osaka series boasts tightly packed, compact heads, they are vigorous & uniform, producing layers of leaves with wavy edges. Osaka 'Red' has colorful wavy dark purple leaves with red on heads that form a pretty rosette. Great bedding, border, container or accent plant. Edible. For color & zest, add to salads or stir-fries. Height: 6-12 in. Width: 12-18 in. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z7-11. |
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BRASSICA oleracea Osaka 'White' (Flowering Kale) Ornamental Cabbage or Flowering Kale Annual or Perennial Herb: Very cold tolerant. The Osaka series boasts tightly packed, compact heads, they are vigorous & uniform, producing layers of leaves with wavy edges. Osaka 'White' has white & green leaves that surround a white head that forms a pretty rosette. Great bedding, container or accent plant. Edible. For color & zest, add to salads or stir-fries. Height: 6-12 in. Width: 12-18 in. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z7-11. |