witch hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
Late winter-blooming, deciduous shrub or small tree native to woodlands, forest margins and stream banks … 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.
‘Thorndale’ English ivy
Hedera helix 'Thorndale'
Creamy-white veins cover extra large, lustrous green leaves on vigorous vines that make excellent evergreen … Continued
Maximilian sunflower
Helianthus maximiliani
State flower of Kansas Clusters of bright yellow flowers in September atop 6-8′ stalks. An … Continued
Dame’s rocket
Hesperis matronalis
Blooms are often mistaken for tall garden phlox. dames’ rocket is often mistaken for a … Continued
Rose of Sharon, Althea
Hibiscus syriacus
This hardy flowering shrub has showy blooms from midsummer to fall. Colors include white, red, … Continued
Hosta ‘Lakeside Zesty Zeno’
Hosta (Chastain 2004)
Green foliage is edged in yellow margins grow in a vase shape over red petioles … Continued
Hydrangea ‘Gatsby Gal’
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Gatsby Gal'
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Gatsby Gal’ produces massive flower heads over large green leaves that turn deep … Continued
‘Haas’ Halo’ smooth hydrangea
Hydrangea quercilofia 'Haas' Halo'
This remarkable lacecap hydrangea produces giant blooms up to 14″ wide! A favorite of pollinators, … Continued
‘Annabelle’ smooth hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'
Naturally occurring cultivar, native from New York to Florida west to Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma and … Continued
hyssop
Hyssopus officinalis
Attracts bees, hummingbirds and butterflies, plants grow 1-2′ tall. This ancient herb has been used … Continued
‘Autumn Snow’ evergreen candytuft
Iberis sempervirens 'Autumn Snow'
An heirloom favorite, candytuft is a charming plant with excellent drought tolerance. It makes a … Continued
balsam, touch-me-not, spotted snapweed
Impatiens balsamina
Bushy plants bloom in shades of pink, white, red, and salmon throughout the summer and … Continued