‘John Creech’ stonecrop
Sedum spurium ‘John Creech’
Dr. John Creech, former director of the U.S. National Arboretum, discovered this Sedum in the … Continued
browsing: fast-growing
watchchain stonecrop
Sedum sexangulare
Super low, 4″ mat of very fine green foliage is covered with yellow flowers in … Continued
false Ural spirea
Sorbaria sorbifolia
A suckering, deciduous shrub which typically grows 5-8′ tall and wide with ferny green foliage … Continued
Indian pink
Spigelia marilandica
A long flowering woodland perennial with unique flowers that attract pollinators — especially hummingbirds. This … Continued
old-fashioned spirea
Spiraea × vanhouttei
Old-fashioned spirea is often found in established landscapes around older homes. This handsome arching, loose … Continued
‘Snow Flurry’ heath aster
Symphyotrichum ericoides 'Snow Flurry'
The ‘Snow Flurry’ selection has a compact spreading habit and forms a ground cover with … Continued
‘Purple Dome’ aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'
A compact selection recommended by the Mt. Cuba Center as a cultivar that draws loads … Continued
Mexican bush marigold, Lemmon’s marigold
Tagetes lemmonii
Narrow, green, fine foliage has a strong citrus-like aroma. The sunny yellow blooms attract bees … Continued
‘Green Giant’ arborvitae
Thuja standishii x plicata 'Green Giant'
Best grown in moist, fertile, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates a … Continued
Ohio spiderwort, bluejacket
Tradescantia ohiensis/Tradescantia hybrid
Grassy blue-green foliage is covered with true blue blooms from May through July. Grows very … Continued
tropical pitcher plant
Nepenthes alata
One of the hardiest, most forgiving species and a great beginner carnivorous plant! The pitchers … Continued
‘Aztec Gold’ creeping speedwell
Veronica prostrata ‘Sunshine’
Veronicas produce some of the clearest true blues available in perennials. This easy-to-grow prostrate cultivar … Continued