prickly pear cactus, devil’s tongue
Opuntia macrorhiza
Low mats of spiny pads which can colonize large beds over time. Showy flowers are … Continued
browsing: heirloom garden plants
Heirloom gardens were planted in a time when folks didn’t coddle plants. Some were grown for food and medicine while others were planted for enjoyment. Many were brought along with settlers from faraway lands, while others were found in the native landscape and moved closer to home.
Many of us remember plants from our grandmother’s gardens. The list below includes plants to recreate these charming vintage landscapes.
passion vine, maypop
Passiflora incarnata
This perennial vine grows up to 25′ long and climbs with tendrils. 3″ lavender flowers … Continued
‘Husker Red’ beardtongue
Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'
Perennial Plant Association 1996 Perennial Plant of the Year! Striking dark burgundy foliage is topped … Continued
peony
Paeonia lactiflora
Classic favorites for late spring display, peonies are prized for their large, colorful, fragrant blooms. … Continued
petunia ‘Pink Halo Ray’
Petunia hybrid
Rays have a naturally compact habit and superior branching, making for endless possibilities in patio … Continued
‘Blue Paradise’ tall garden phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise'
Among the bluest, flower color changes markedly according to different light conditions. The flowers are … Continued
‘Jeana’ tall garden phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Jeana'
2024 Perennial Plant of the Year Found by and named after Jeana Prewitt of Nashville, … Continued
‘Red Riding Hood’ tall garden phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Red Riding Hood'
Vivid clusters of fragrant, cherry-red flowers from mid thru late summer. This compact variety attracts … Continued
wild sweet William
Phlox divaricata
Phlox divaricata and Phlox divaricata ‘Blue Moon’ grow clusters of blue and violet five-petal stars … Continued
tall garden phlox
Phlox paniculata
Large clusters of fragrant purple blooms. Remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms. Plants grow … Continued
obedient plant
Physostegia virginiana
Physostegia virginiana has an upright spreading habit, this plant will requires space and should be … Continued
