strawflower
Bracteantha bracteatum {Helichrysum bracteatum}
Strawflowers are excellent for bouquets or in the garden, but are best know for their … Continued
Bracteantha bracteatum {Helichrysum bracteatum}
Strawflowers are excellent for bouquets or in the garden, but are best know for their … Continued
Baptisia 'Burgundy Blast'
A redder shade of purple than the other purple Baptisia, this cultivar delivers dark wine … Continued
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
A compact selection recommended by the Mt. Cuba Center as a cultivar that draws loads … Continued
Amorpha fruticosa
A large, airy shrub that forms dense thickets in its native habitat. Six-inch purple flower … Continued
Hibiscus syriacus
This hardy flowering shrub has showy blooms from midsummer to fall. Colors include white, red, … Continued
Buddleja davidii 'Evil Ways'
Bright yellow leaves are covered with terminal clusters of very dark purple fragrant flowers throughout … Continued
Daucus carota 'Dara'
Closely related to the biennial Queen Anne’s Lace, this showy relative does not take over … Continued
Monarda citriodora 'Lambada'
Horsemint foliage has a strong citrus scent when rubbed or crushed. It is very easy … Continued
Amaranthus cruentus 'Oeschberg'
Purple-tinged foliage and eggplant plurple flower spikes make a striking back of border show. A … Continued
Ruellia simplex 'Purple Showers'
Mexican petunias are happiest when grown in medium to wet soils in full sun to … Continued
Antirrhinum majus
These heirloom garden flowers flourish in cool spring growing conditions and can be kept going … Continued
Buddleia davidii 'Butterfly Gold'
The striking variegated butterfly bushes have a sweet-fragrance and grow vigorously to 4-6′ high with … Continued