Native Species & Cultivars
A. Amsonia `Blue Ice'
Amsonia x hyb
(am-SOH-nee-uh)
1-1.5' h x 2' w | Perennial,
zones 4-9
A natural hybrid foundling,
`Blue Ice' has richer blue
starry flowers blooming from
decorative navy blue buds
and a longer bloom time than
most. Bushy and vigorous,
it is tolerant of many soil
conditions and is low mainte-
nance, with no pest or disease
problems, plus no dividing is
needed for 6 years! The leaves
turn flaming yellow in fall,
combining beautifully with
lavender blue asters.
P8002
Plant
1/$7.99,
3/$23.25, 6/$45.00
D. Aster `Raydon's Favorite'
A. oblongifolius
2-3' h x 2-3' w | Perennial, zones 3-8
Also known as aromatic aster, for
its narrow foliage is refreshing and
minty. A favorite passalong plant
originally from Tennessee by way of
Texas and Raydon Alexander's garden.
Long-blooming large deep lavender flow-
ers, a lovely mounding form, and a great
wildlife plant. Early to late fall bloom.
P6975
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25,
6/$39.00
B. Amsonia--
Threadleaf Bluestar
A. hubrichtii
1-1.5' h x 2' w | Perennial, zones 4-9
Experts unfailingly stress the
importance of good foliage for
year round interest. This lovely
native will not disappoint! The fine
grass-like feathery green leaves are
always picture perfect and the blue
starry flowers bloom in pleasing
abundance in spring, when delicate
fresh hues touch our winter weary
heartstrings. Autumn ushers in
golden hued foliage that becomes a
shining beacon in your fall garden.
Easily grown but slower to mature
than some, it thrives in average,
well-drained soil.
P8172
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25,
6/$39.00
E. Baptisia PrairiebluesTM 'Lunar Eclipse'
Baptisia hyb.
3-4' h x 3' w | Perennial, zones 3-9
Those searching for a dependable, long-lived, low maintenance
perennial, seek no further! This new hybrid from the
PrairiebluesTM series has "wowed" all those who have grown it.
Color shifting from cream to midnight blue, its large flower wands
bloom in early summer over pristine blue-green foliage. Tap-rooted,
it should be planted where it will stay for many bountiful years.
P8178
Plant
1/$12.99, 3/$38.25, 6/$75.00
C. Aster 'Lady in Black'
Aster lateriflorus
3.5' h x 2-3' w | Perennial,
zones 5-8
A glorious native aster with
smokey purple foliage and
clouds of small rose-pink
centered white daisies. This
selection of calico aster is a
great plant for feeding our
pollinators as it attracts large
numbers of butterflies and
bees to its nectar-rich flowers.
P8155
Plant
1/$6.99,
3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
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F. Basket Flower
Centaurea americana (sen-TAW-ree-uh)
3-4' h x 2-2.5' w | HHA
"Discovered by Nutall on the alluvial soil at the Arkansas and
Red rivers...with large purplish-pink flowers in August," The
Flower Garden, 1851. The bud is encased in luminous, pale gold
bracts, which resemble woven baskets. The 5" wide feathery
flower heads are spectacular and make excellent cut flowers.
S862 Seed packet...49 seeds...$2.99
G. Basket Flower--White
C. americana
3-4' h x 2-2.5' w | HHA
A just plain wonderful native annual flower with
large (5") fluffy flowers that tickle your nose as
you bend to inhale the sweet honey-like scent. Named for the
straw colored bracts encasing the buds that are as intricately
patterned as the etchings on Acoma pottery. Its branching habit
produces many white flowers with cream centers in succession
throughout midsummer and fall. A lovely cut flower too. Fertile,
well-drained, alkaline soils best, with low water needs once
established.
S1264 Seed packet...49 seeds...$2.99
CIRCA 1824
H. Bee Balm--Eastern
Monarda bradburiana (mo-NAR-dah)
1-2' h x 1-2' w | Perennial, zones 4-8
A bee balm in spring! This pollinator friendly
native blooms in May before the summer flush of
other species. Lavender pink whorled flowers are couched in
purple violet bracts. Aromatic grey-green foliage is neat and tidy
too, and it grows well in drier soils.
P8003
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
CIRCA 1850
I. Bee Balm `Bergamo'
M. x hybrida
1.52' h x 10" w | Perennial, zones 58
A new hybrid you will love for its early bloom, spotless foliage,
and compact habit--easy for pots or at the front of the garden
bed. Multitudes of vibrant violet and lilac whorled flowers
in spikes bloom all summer and attract bees and butterflies in
droves.
S892 Seed packet...115 seeds...$3.99
J. Bee Balm `Jacob Cline'
M. didyma
35' h x 35' w | Perennial, zones 38
Once it was a favored tea of the native Oswego tribes who used
the leaves for medicinal and flavorful teas, as early botanist
Bartram discovered on his travels in the Mid-Atlantic in the
1700s. Its rich citrus mint scent is reminiscent of the bergamot
citrus known to flavor Earl Grey tea. This selection is the best
of the red bee balms, with early and large flower crowns of
glowing crimson, mildew resistant and free-blooming from early
summer to early fall.
P6500
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
K. Bee Balm `Raspberry Wine'
M. didyma
34' h x 35' w | Perennial, zones 38
Minty scented `Raspberry Wine' has unique crown-shaped
flowers composed of many opulent raspberry-hued tubular
florets. Provide organically rich, moist soils, which encourage
luxurious mildew resistant clumps to form.
P8400
Plant
1/$6.99, 3/$20.25, 6/$39.00
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