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Cotton candy-pink flowers with narrow, wavy, recurving petals, blossom in clusters on two-foot stems in early autumn before the leaves emerge. Clump-forming, slowly naturalizing, 1–2' wide. South African, it comes from grassy, acidic marshes that experience summer rainfall. Minimum temperature: 0° F

E. alpinum cultivar 'Blue Star' has a saturated metallic blue coloration in the thistle-like flowers with an eye-catching spiny ruff. The flowers are held aloft on stiff stems reaching heights of 2-3 ft. Eryngiums are incredibly hardy, and happily grow in hot and dry conditions. Excellent choice for coastal areas. Clumping...

Upright, heavily veined and textured leaves are green with washes of red and brown, and midsummer bright red to dark rose plumes on tall stems. Best in moist situations that simulate the woodland. Mature size: 3 ft T & W Minimum temperature: -30° F

One of the most exciting sempervivum selections to be released in years. 'Gold Nugget' has fantastic, glowing gold and red foliage in the cool winter months. In summer it fades to a muted light green. In contrast to other gold selections of the past, this cultivar has the will to live,...

August and September porcelain-pink flowers bloom among large, medium green, asymmetrical, toothed leaves; collected by Dan Hinkley at Mt. Emei, Sichuan Province, China. 6 – 8" T Minimum temperature: 10° F; mulch in our region

Heart-shaped leaves emerge dark-purple to make a lush appearance and hold their color, much more reliably than the classic 'Forest Pansy' before turning green in late summer. A Redbud hybrid bred by Dr. Dennis Werner and introduced in 2009 by North Carolina State University in conjunction with the JC Ralston Arboretum. Expect...

Perky green and white irregularly variegated leaves in spring have fragrant pink and yellow flowers soon to follow. I think it's most beautiful in part shade or bright shade rather than full sun. A deciduous vine to 15 feet tall/long. Minimum temperature: -20° F

An eastern North American prairie grass growing 2 – 4 feet tall, 'Standing Ovation' has blue-grey leaf blades with red tips. Purplish-bronze flowers rise in late summer in 3-inch long racemes on branched stems above the foliage. Fall color is reddish-maroon and persists late into winter. Mature size: 2-4 ft T x 1-2 ft...

"...a slow-growing, irregular, mounding selection of Dawn redwood with attractive lush sprays of soft, light green foliage tinged with a rich orange-yellow cast. Typical rate of growth in most areas is 5 inches (12 cm) in most directions, slightly less wide than tall, resulting in a shaggy mound, 50 inches (120 cm) tall...

Honestly, the flowers are not blue at all, but they ARE still lovely. This ornamental, non-spiny, thistle will grace your borders in mid-spring through early summer with nectar-rich, deep, fuchsia-red bloom-puffs on tall upright stems. Large, deeply-lobed, grey-green leaves arch upward to form a mounding basal rosette. Mature size: 3-4 ft...

In summer/late summer, noticeably large pure white funnel-shaped bells hang downward on sturdy tall stems. The flowers keep that "impending bloom" appearance, not entirely opening out. Theatrically ensconce it with dark-foliaged plants to appreciate its beauteous white. And so fragrant! The dried stems are useful in arrangements, too! South African...

Springtime 4-inch wide blooms of velvety, deep chocolate-red petals, noticeable white anthers, and recurving petals are held directly beneath giant, horizontal leaves. Native to the Southwest. Provide at least partial shade and woodland soil. To protect delicate Trillium foliage, please choose a shipping date between August 1- March 1. This means...

A large deciduous shrub, 12' T x 9' W, Dipelta makes clusters of fragrant, light pink tubular flowers with golden throats in springtime and interesting light brown peeling bark. Native to mixed forest areas in Central China. Minimum temperature: -20° F

Umbels of pendulous red-orange flowers in late summer dangle from vining stems that grow from vigorous underground tuberous roots. In mild climates, flowers will persist until late winter. This beauty appreciates protection from the hot afternoon sun as well as the application of summer water. Plant in moderately well-draining soil....

This fantastic hybrid winter heather covers itself in very small deep fuchsia bells in the dead of winter; ushering in the springtime with its long lasting blooms. Tiny green-bronze leaves and clumping habit create a textural and seasonally vibrant ground cover when multiples are planted. Can tolerate poor soils, wind and...

This variegated Wintergreen brings perpetual interest—a beautiful rhizomatous ground cover that has striking variegated green and white leaves with tinges of pink in winter and carries a subtle fragrance. White, bell-shaped flowers are followed by edible aromatic red berries, often persisting through winter and into spring. Taste a berry and you'll think...