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A shrub that truly deserves the Deer-Resistant label! Olearia moschata is a compact shrub from New Zealand alpine areas with aromatic, wavy, narrow, pale green-grey foliage. Quite drought-tolerant once established Mature size: 4 ft T x W Minimum temperature: 10° F

Hybrid peony with double flowers that open creamy yellow and get pink tones as they age, in shades of peach and salmon. Itoh peonies are a shining example of hybrid excellence. Mature size: 24-30 in T x 36-48 in W Minimum temperature: xx°

Small three petaled yellow flowers over short, pleated leaves. Delicate, from northern Uruguay along the Brazilian border. Happy in moist or dry soils. Mature size: 2 ft T x clumping Minimum temperature: 0° F

A curious beebalm with white tubular blooms subtended (rests upon) by a whorl of showy, purplish-tinged, leafy bracts. Flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. The toothed, aromatic, oblong, grayish-green leaves (to 4") may be used in teas - long summer bloom period. Only recently (as of 2015) separated from M. bradburiana, and shares...

Description coming soon Mature size: 4-6 in T x 3-6 ft W Minimum temperature: 15º F Not recommended for hot and humid climates.

Groundcover skullcap with small dense foliage for sunny rocky sites. Blooms heavily in early to mid-summer with magenta tubular flowers. Native to NE Turkey into the Caucasus Mountains. The specific epithet comes from the historic region, Pontus, on the SE edge of the Black Sea. Mature size: 8 in T x 1-3 ft...

A Plant Delights Nursery introduction of the amazing Galeana Red Sage. This Salvia is a true highlight of the late growing season. Its bright red blooms stand out against the heart-shaped, bright green foliage. Best grown in full sun, well-drained soil, and occasional summer water. Give the diva her full space; she's...

A smaller form of Glorybower with apricot-blushed new growth before transitioning to a summer chartreuse. 'Golden Glory', like the species, offers sentimental heart-shaped leaves, fragrant white blooms in late summer, and showy pink & blue fruit in fall. Does not burn in full sun, but appreciates rich soil that is well-drained with...

This sub-shrub is a hybrid between the Mexican native Trichostema purpusii and the California Trichostema lanatum. It boasts of bringing together the beautiful flower of T. lanatum and the water tolerance of T. purpusii. Many lovers of the Trichostema lanatum will rejoice if they've struggled with establishing it in the past,...

We are always on the hunt for more spectacular witch hazels. They bring much-needed color and fragrance to the late winter. 'Tsukubana-kurenai', selected by famed Japanese nurseryman, Akira Shibamichi, won us over with its large, bright cherry red flowers. Being an H. japonica, it is often one of the last...

Minature Wisteria with small leaves to match. Perfect as a vining backdrop for a potted fairy garden or as a small groundcover under a specimen Japanese Maple. This wisteria rarely blooms. Minimum temperature: -20° F

A Plant Delights Nursery introduction of the North American native wood mint. It features unusual flowers for the species, in shades of peachy to baby pink rather than lavender, a lucky find in the NC mountains. Blooms in early summer. Spreads via stolons through garden beds and has attractive heart-shaped foliage. Happiest...

This A. manzanita was found as a lucky seedling following one of the California fires. We planted over 5 clones from cuttings throughout our dry garden and were gobsmacked at their rate of growth. They were the fastest-growing manzanitas we had ever planted. We trial manzanitas directly in our native soils in...

Divisions of our darkest violet-purple stock plants. They have been multiplying in the garden for a while now, but we recall our first plant coming from the amazing Ginny Hunt. A clumping perennial to 4 ft tall, its flowers are dark, violet-purple bells on long, delicate, and tall arching stems. The most common...

Western North American native honeysuckle vine with slightly scented trumpets in shades of bright baby pink to white with long showy yellow stamens. Late summer brings rich, deep red berries which are as much a feast for our eyes as they are for the local bird community. Best grown in part...

Blazing, deep warm red flowers with a yellow central splash, and burgundy "whisker" marks. Fresh, grass-green foliage. Mature size: 2-3 ft tall x 18+ in wide Minimum temperature: 0°F Please note: plants shipped after mid-March will arrive with the foliage removed, as it is too delicate to survive shipping. Once planted, the...