American elm
Ulmus americana
‘Valley Forge’ is a Dutch elm disease tolerant selection introduced after 20 years of research. … Continued
browsing: requires regular watering
blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum
Considered the best all-around variety for adaptability, consistent yields, high-quality fruit, and disease resistance, ‘Bluecrop’ … Continued
Venus Flytrap
Dionaea muscipula
Gardeners in cold winter climates should grow Venus flytraps in a moist environment — an … Continued
verbena ‘Twister Purple’
Verbena hybrids
Clusters of lavender and white bi-color blooms surround a center of dark purple and lavender … Continued
verbena ‘Lanai Early Dark Red’
Verbena hybrids
Clusters of deep red flowers make a bold statement and work well in containers and … Continued
verbena ‘Voodoo Red Star’
Verbena hybrids
Large clusters of vivid red flowers accented with a peachy-white center star. Voodoo Star has … Continued
Culver’s root
Veronicastrum virginicum
Pink or white flower spikes bloom atop 3-5′ tall plants in summer. Heat, drought and … Continued
vinca, periwinkle
Vinca minor/Vinca major
One of the most popular and widely used ground covers with evergreen leaves and lavender … Continued
bird’s foot violet
Viola pedata
Bird’s foot violet has purple flowers with orange centers. The leaves are shaped like bird’s … Continued
‘Halo Sky Blue’ violet
Viola 'Halo Sky Blue'
These hardy, heat tolerant and long-lasting perennials have big sky blue, pansy-like blooms with bright … Continued
Walter’s blue violet
Viola walteri
Scalloped round leaves are veined in silver and topped with bluish-purple flowers open in early … Continued
