whorled milkweed
Asclepias verticillata
Whorled milkweed blooms later than other milkweeds with white flowers July thru September. The caterpillars … Continued
browsing
pawpaw
Asimina triloba
This native understory tree or large shrub grows 15-20’ tall (sometimes to 30’) and occurs … Continued
Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
‘Purple Passion’ produces purple spears with a mild, nutty flavor and are reputedly sweeter than … Continued
asparagus fern
Asparagus sprengeri
Light, ferny green foliage is the prefect green filler for flowering annuals and thickly textured … Continued
lace fern
Asparagus plumosus
Also called lace fern, climbing asparagus, or ferny asparagus. Despite its common name, the plant is not a … Continued
basil
Ocimum basilicum
Ararat The best tasting purple basil. This heirloom has purplish-gray, mottled foliage, wonderful aroma and … Continued
‘Wood’s Purple’ New York Aster
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Wood's Purple'
New York aster is a low-maintenance perennial for average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full … Continued
‘Bluebird’ aster
Symphyotrichum laevis 'Bluebird'
A Mt. Cuba selection of the native smooth aster introduced by Dr. Richard Lighty, this … Continued
‘Alert’ New York Aster
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Alert'
New York aster is a low-maintenance perennial for average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full … Continued
tatarian aster
Aster tataricus
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full to part sun. Can be divided … Continued
Astilbe ‘Color Flash’
Astilbe arendsii ‘Color Flash’
A kaleidoscope of color from through fall! Foliage emerges with a mix of green, variegated … Continued
‘Lady in Red’ fern
Athyrium felix-forma 'Lady in Red'
Vibrant burgundy stems coupled with dark green fronds compliment everything else in the shade garden. … Continued