All Plants (C)

Vine: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Vigorous & free flowering. Can grow on arbors, trees, shrub, roses & in pots. Attracts hummingbirds. Blooms: July-Sept. Flowers: 6-8", petals are wavy & slightly crumpled crimson red w/dark, almost black anthers & gold stamens. Size: 6-12' x 10'. Plant roots in shade, top in sun. Water: moist. USDA Z3. Pruning type: C(3).

Vine: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Attracts bees and hummingbirds. Extremely dwarf habit - excellent for containers, hanging baskets and borders. Flowers: nodding bell-shaped, followed by pretty fluffy seed heads. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: lemon-yellow. Height: 8-20 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5. Tangutica group: prune in March to 4' above the ground.

Perennial: Deciduous. Deer resistant. The best large, white cultivar! A good choice for climbing up shrubs or small trees & as a cut flower. Attracts hummingbirds. Blooms: May-June & September. Color: pure white w/yellow anthers. Flower size: 6-7". Height: 10-12'. Plant so roots are in shade and top is in sun. Water: moist. USDA Z4. Pruning type: B (2).

Vine: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Produces 4-5", double deep blue flowers with light silvery-blue central tepals. Can grow on arbors, shrubs, trees & in pots. The clematis flowers on old wood and current season's growth. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer (May-August). Exposure: full sun to part shade. USDA Z4. Prune group 2

Vine: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Give support for climbing vines. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom time: June, August & September. Bloom color: deep ruby red with gold anthers (blooms appear velvety--beautiful!). Flower size: 4-8". Height: 6-12 feet. Width: 3 feet. Plant roots in shade, tops in sun. Water: moist. USDA Z4. Pruning type: B (2).

Vine: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds. The darkest colored clematis that has an abundance of blooms with a velvety sheen. Suitable for pots, trellises, fences, pergolas, & on plants providing support. Flower size: 4-8 in. Bloom color: dark violet purple with yellow stamens. Height: 6-12 feet. Bloom time: early to late summer. Exposure: sun/part shade. USDA Z3. Pruning group: C (3)-prune hard in fall or early spring. Flowers only on new wood.

Vine: Deciduous, Deer resistant. A beautiful Japanese variety with pure white 5-7 inch flowers with yellow stamens that is one of the earliest of the large-flowered clematis to bloom. Attracts hummingbirds. Free flowering. Bloom time: late spring and again in late summer. Height: 4-9 feet. Plant so roots are in shade, tops in the sun. Water: moist. USDA Z4. Flowers on previous year’s growth, do not prince until after flowering. Prune group: B (2).

Vine: Deciduous. Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds. Blooms: continuously July to October. Good for climbing walls, fences, arbors and trellises. Flower size: 4-6 inches. Bloom color: carmine red with gold stamens. Height: 10 feet. Plant so that roots are cool, tops are in sun. Exposure: part shade. Water: moist. USDA Z3. Pruning type: C (3).

Climber: Deciduous vine. Deer resistant. Free flowering variety good on shrubs, walls & as a cut flower. Attracts hummingbirds. Blooms: June-Sept. Color: 3-4" white flowers w/central puff of purple petal-like stamens; flowers resemble passion flowers. Ht: 6-8'. Plant so roots are in shade, rest in sun. Water: moist. USDA Z6-9. Pruning group: 3.

Deciduous Vine: Tolerates deer & drought. Great for climbing on fences, arbors, trees & shrubs. Attracts hummers. Produces masses of 1-2" nodding, golden yellow bell-shaped blooms in summer-fall followed by exceptionally pretty seedheads that look like loose silky balls of shiny silver thread. Good cut flower. This variety is less vigorous than the species. Ht: 10-15'. W: 6-8'. Grow with roots in shade, foliage in sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z4. Pruning group: C (3)

Deciduous shrub with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of small fragrant flowers. Resistant to oak root fungus and deer. Good border and container plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: red purple to deep pink. Size: 4-6' x 4-6'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8.

Shrub: Deer and gopher resistant. Evergreen perennial with heath-like leaves that are fragrant when brushed. Carries tiny flowers from spring-summer. Nice cut flower. Good for borders, banks or hillsides. Bloom color: light pink. Size: 1.5' x 4'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. (syn. 'Pacific Gold' or 'Sunset Gold')

Perennial treated as an Annual: This vegetatively propagated coleus is bred for SUN tolerance, better foliage, ease in growing & less blooms than the seed types of the past. Great for beds, borders & containers. Thrives in moist spots in moist, rich well-draining soil. Dark puple leaves. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. Height: 10-14". Exposure: sun/shade. Deer resistant. USDA Z10.

Perennial treated as an Annual: Deer resistant. This coleus is bred for SUN tolerance, better foliage, growing ease & less blooms than the seed types of the past. Great for pots & borders where it brings instant color. This is the reddest red trailing Coleus ever. The trailing stems root where they land. Height: 10". Spread: 30" Exposure: part shade/shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z10.

Heirloom-Collards are the soul food of the South! 'Georgia' is a top producer of tender, mild flavored greens w/reliable, heavy yields. The long, loosely-held leaves are dk grn w/stark white midribs. The plants average 36" tall and are non-heading. It is both heat and cold tolerant and is also slow to bolt, so it is suited for many climates. Plant in sun.(Maturity: 70 days)(Brassica oleracea var. acephala 'Georgia')

Annual: Native to CA. Exquisite flowers like little pagodas gave this wildflower its name. Lush white, rose-purple blms are tiered in whorls near the top of the 2' stalks. Long lasting cut flower. Good for butterly or cottage gardens. Can be grown under oaks where it will self-sow for a woodland effect. Attracts bees & butterflies. Bloom time: spring-summer. Size: 12-24" x 12". Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. Hardy.

Tuberous Perennial: Heat and cold tolerant. Resistant to deer, disease, heat, insects and mildew. Has large heart-shaped rich purple-black leaves with ruffled edges over deep plum stems. Border, container, water, and houseplant. Arching, tall, upright growth habit. Height: 4-5 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moist. USDA Z-9.

Herbaceous perennial native to Europe. Used as a topical to treat skin irritations, cuts, sprains and swelling. Beautiful in any garden with long oval shaped fuzzy leaves topped with a purple bell shaped flower. Height: 3-4'. Bloom time: May-September. USDA Z9. Please note: Comfrey should not be taken internally as, even in small doses over time, it can be harmful.

Tuberous Perennial: Drought tolerant. Clay tolerant. Produces showy 1" three-petaled blooms that last just a day, but are steadily produced in great numbers summer-fall. Creamy-green variegated foliage. Clump forming. Versatile and easy to grow in dry or moist soil. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Bloom color: brilliant sky blue with bright yellow anthers. Size: 12-18" x 18". Exposure: sun/part shade. USDA Z7.

Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Fire retardant. Evergreen plant with funnel-shaped flowers. Rock garden, border and container plant. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: white (rarely pink) with yellow throat. Size: 2-4' x 2-3'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8. (Sunset zones, 7-9, 14-24)

Perennial: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. A compact form of the species. Creates a low, trailing mat of round green leaves, bearing a long display of funnel-shaped lavender blue flowers. Excellent for rock gardens or edging, particularly in hot sunny areas. Also good container, hanging basket or ground cover plant. Combines nicely w/Helianthemum & Cerastium. Attracts hummingbirds. Blm time: summer-fall. Size: 8" x 12". Exp.: sun/light shade. Water: mod. USDA Z8.