WHAT IF...we always grew what we've always grown? That would make our plant buyer happy but would also be pretty boring! Plant breeders are continually bringing new genetics to the market. We like to bring these new genes to you after we've tried them.
Smooth Mountain Mint
Smooth Mountain Mint is a tough and adaptable perennial native to meadows and open woodlands across much of the eastern United States west to Texas. It is not a true mint ( Mentha spp.) but belongs to the same family and has similarly scented leaves. A must-have for pollinator gardens, heads of tiny white to light pink blooms attract butterflies, wasps, and bees from July to September. The inconspicuous flowers are upstaged by surrounding silver bracts, which give the illusion of frost in summer and persist for months. It has no serious disease issues and is unpalatable to deer and rabbits.
Full Sun Perennial
Skywriter Hosta
Part Shade Perennial
Hosta Skywriter is a striking, medium hosta with ruffled, blue foliage on bright purple petioles and a vase-shaped habit. Elegant, lavender flowers on purple scapes appear in late summer. Unfortunately, we are not able to locate this variety at wholesale. We offer two hostas that share similar characteristics: Diamond Lake and Waterslide.
German Chamomile
Full Sun Annual
The aromatic, finely cut, spreading foliage of German Chamomile has a slightly higher proportion of volatile oil and is less bitter than Roman Chamomile. The lovely, white daisy flowers are collected when first fully open and used fresh, frozen or dried in tea and in beauty preparations. It makes a sweet and mildly flavored tea.
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Purple Giant Hyssop
Purple Giant Hyssop has crowded spikes of pale purple flowers (darker in full sun) mixed
with purple bracts from July through
Full Sun Perennial
September. It has large fragrant (minty) leaves that end just below the flower spikes. Plant this beauty where you can touch it and enjoy the scent! It is an excellent nectar plant, attracts butterflies, is drought tolerant, makes a nice cut flower, and is good rain garden plant.
Prairie Pussytoes
Antennaria neglecta , or Prairie Pussytoes, is an herbaceous perennial plant in the daisy family with soft wooly hairs all over the leaves. It can reach a height of 12” but is typically 6” or less. A rosette of basal leaves form a mat and can be used as a ground cover in small spaces or rock gardens. Flowers are produced on a short stalk in the spring and resemble compact tufts of white hair. Blooming occurs from mid to late spring. Prairie, or Field, Pussytoes spread by means of horizontal stolons that develop small replicas of the mother plant. These root in the ground and form dense colonies.
Full Sun Perennial
Showy Tick Trefoil
Showiest of the Tick Trefoils, Desmodium canadense is covered with bright purple pea-like flowers in July. A deep taproot makes this plant incredibly drought resistant. Because it is a member of the legume family, it improves the soil by adding nitrogen, and the seeds are used by a variety of birds and other wildlife. Desmodium loves clay and will grow in any moderately rich well-drained or slightly damp soil, and spreads by means of "stick- tight" seeds. The nectar, pollen, seeds and foliage of this species appeal to a number of insects, birds and mammals.
Full Sun Perennial
Oak Sedge
Oak Sedge or Carex albicans is a perennial
sedge that grows in dense mounded tufts. The narrow thread-like foliage is bright green and fine textured. In late spring interesting scaly flower spikes emerge. The scales can be green, brown or tan, but each scale will have a white margin. This is an upland sedge that thrives in a well drained shade garden or dry woodland.
Part Sun Grass
Cookies and Cream
Hardy Hibiscus
PPAF
Full Sun Perennial
A night and day combination of matte black foliage and pure white flowers. 'Cookies and Cream' emerges in late spring already showing its dark foliage; the perfect backdrop to early season perennials. Like other dark-leaved Hardy Hibiscus, full sun is necessary to bring out the deepest foliage color. Beginning in midsummer slightly cupped 6-7" bright white flowers will appear. The typical red eye of Hardy Hibiscus is absent, so the flowers appear solid white.
Bottle Rocket Ragwort
PP24486
Part Shade Perennial
Throughout the years, we have been impressed by the compact habit and excellent garden performance of this sport of 'Little Rocket’. Unlike older Ligularia, this one is a perfectly proportioned plant with its mustard yellow flowers held on chocolate stems just at the top of the dense clump of foliage, so no naked stems are showing. The flowers are held like a bouquet in the center of the clump, and there are more flowering stems per plant than its parent. Comparing mature specimens, ‘Bottle Rocket’ is about 6” shorter than its parent in full bloom.
Leading Lady Pink Bee-balm
PP34205
Full Sun Perennial
Bee Balm typically bloom in midsummer, but 'Leading Lady Pink' leads the way in early summer, flowering earlier and forming a more compact clump than other Bee Balm. This variety typically blooms from early summer into midsummer and grows just a foot tall. 'Leading Lady Pink' produces bright pink flowers with lighter interiors that clearly show off the spots on its petals.
Black Negligee Snakeroot
Part Shade Perennial
Terra Nova Nurseries reports that 'Black Negligee' has much more vigor than the other dark varieties. Lacy black foliage just cloaks the lovely dark stems. Beautiful purple-tinted, white flowers project 2' upward and carry an exotic perfume of grape and jasmine. While it can take shade, give it full sun with lots of water in most states for the darkest foliage.
Curtain Call Deep Rose
Anemone
PP30520
Part Shade Perennial
Fall blooming Anemone is one of the final performers in the garden for the growing season. Beginning in late summer, this perennial produces dark rose-pink flowers that are positioned right above a small mound of green foliage. The flowers are fuller than single, producing a double row of petals. Its shorter stature lends itself well to containers, both as monoculture and in combination with other perennials. It spreads by underground rhizomes. This is a perfect companion to other fall interest varieties, such as Coneflowers, Ornamental Grasses, and Stonecrop.
Little Vision in Pink Astilbe
PP21886
Part Shade Perennial
Perfectly sized for containers or the front of the border, ‘Little Vision in Pink’ offers all the same great traits as the original ‘Vision in Pink’ but in a smaller package. Standing about 16” in bloom, a dense block of fuzzy, pyramidal shaped, rose-pink plumes is presented just above the coarsely textured, dark green foliage in midsummer. Like all Chinese Astilbes, this one exhibits a bit greater tolerance to drier soils and can take full sun with the proper moisture. Astilbe chinensis varieties are useful for extending the bloom season into late summer.
Little Vision in Purple Astilbe
PP21855
Part Shade Perennial
‘Little Vision in Purple’ differs from ‘Visions’ by its more compact plant habit, more finely dissected leaves, and darker colored flowers. These flowers form a dense block of fuzzy, pyramidal, lavender plumes, just above the coarsely textured, dark green foliage in midsummer. Like all Chinese Astilbes, this one exhibits a bit greater tolerance to drier soils and can take full sun with the proper moisture. Astilbe chinensis varieties are useful for extending the bloom season into late summer.
Vision Volcano Astilbe
PP31422
Part Shade Perennial
‘Vision Volcano’ differs from ‘Visions’ by its intense red -pink flowers, an improvement over Vison in Red. These flowers form a dense block of fuzzy, pyramidal plumes, just above the coarse, dark green foliage in midsummer. Like all Chinese Astilbes, this one exhibits a bit greater tolerance to drier soils and can take full sun with the proper moisture. Astilbe chinensis varieties are useful for extending the bloom season into late summer.
Butter Rum Tickseed
PP32739
Full Sun Perennial
Low-maintenance, long-blooming and cheerful! Golden-apricot, wider petals cup slightly upwards, the tips dusted with just a smidgeon of cinnamon. A rich mocha-brown button dots each center. Coreopsis Butter Rum is part of the PermaThread Series developed by Darrell Probst. The dainty,
finely-cut foliage adds texture and interesting contrast to surrounding perennials.
Double Innocence Larkspur
Full Sun Perennial
This variety produces tall, stately spires with frilly double flowers of creamy white. The deeply-cut leaves form a medium-sized bushy mound with superior vigor. Stems may require staking in windy areas, best done before they reach 3 feet or so in height. Removing spent spikes right after flowering will encourage repeat blooming in fall. For best flowering use a high phosphorous fertilizer each year, in early spring.
Old-fashioned Bleeding Heart
Part Shade Perennial
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After many years of building virus free stock, we are finally able to offer this garden classic once more! Old-fashioned Bleeding Hearts form large, bushy clumps of powdery-green foliage comprised of cut or lobed leaves on fleshy stems. In late spring, chains of puffy heart-shaped flowers with rose-pink petals and white tips dangle beneath the arching, leafless stems. After putting on this fantastic display, Old-Fashioned Bleeding Hearts usually go dormant until the following spring. Other bushy perennials, such as Hosta, Geranium, or Sedge, should be planted nearby to fill in the resulting gaps.
Red Ombre Coneflower
Full Sun Perennial
A delightful new hybrid seed Coneflower that you won’t want to miss! In midsummer, the large single flowers feature rich red petals surrounding a golden-brown center. The flowers soften to orange hues and will continue blooming until late fall if spent flowers are removed. This special coneflower was bred for a full, highly branched form. A compact, clumping perennial, the flowers are lightly scented and attract butterflies. It is extremely cold hardy to zone 4 and drought tolerant. Add it to a sunny perennial border for a hot color accent or try them in containers for a cheerful display on your front porch or patio.
Soft Orange Coneflower
Full Sun Perennial
Experience the allure of Artisan Soft Orange Coneflower as it graces your garden with masses of lightly-scented orange flowers, each adorned with a captivating dark brown eye. Plant in groupings for maximum impact and watch as your garden comes to life with fluttering pollinators. Perfect for cutting, these flowers bring joy indoors while its pointy green leaves provide a verdant backdrop year- round. Embrace the beauty and versatility of Echinacea x Artisan Soft Orange, a must-have for any garden enthusiast seeking vibrant color and effortless elegance.
Wicked Coneflower
PPAF
Full Sun Perennial
Very upright with glowing watermelon-pink flowers held in a perfect bouquet pattern. Dense, pine- green foliage covers this plant right to the ground. Dark, chocolate brown stems and matching eye contrast perfectly on this amazing plant. Stunning when planted en mass. A true standout as a specimen and excellent in containers.
Fuchsia Fandango Coneflower
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Full Sun Perennial
The Sombrero® Series of Echinacea has proven to be reliable and hardy. The sturdy, compact plants are covered in blooms with bright, rich colors. Fuchsia Fandango is no exception. The vibrant, fuchsia pink blossoms with a dark eye adds another exceptional color to the line-up!
White Ness Bigroot Geranium
Part Sun Perennial
A true albino, well, maybe not, but White Ness boasts crisp, bright, pure white flowers that are held over light green foliage. The foliage looks very different compared to other macrorrhizums due to its “albino” quality. The leaves and stems are hairless and waxy. Perfect for brightening up a dry, dark corner. It quickly covers ground but never becomes invasive.
Huggy Bear Wild Geranium
Part Sun Perennial
The light lavender-pink blooms of Huggy Bear contrast beautifully against chocolate-red foliage. This easy-care perennial will add continuing color in borders and containers with its dramatic foliage color. A cultivated selection of the North American native species.
From our friends at Intrinsic Perennials!
Dark and Handsome Lenten Rose
Full Shade Perennial
A returning favorite! Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen has a passion for hellebores. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with notable vigor, showy floral displays with large numbers of blossoms per plant, and rich flower colors. The WEDDING PARTY® series showcases his double flowered selections, available in numerous, beautiful color shades.
‘Dark and Handsome’ Lenten Rose bears 2½ -3", near black to black-purple flowers.
Dashing Groomsmen Lenten Rose
Full Shade Perennial
Another returning favorite from Hans Hansen, the Director of New Plant Development at Walters Gardens. ‘Dashing Groomsman’ Lenten Rose is a gorgeous, slow growing, long lived perennial that boasts 3”, double, slate gray to dark purple flowers. As with all Helleborus, this variety is deer and rabbit resistant.
First Dance Lenten Rose
Full Shade Perennial
A 3rd returning favorite from our plant expert @plantsplantsen is ‘First Dance’ Lenten Rose, a beautiful 2- 2 ½” double, bright yellow to yellow with a maroon picotee edge and veining. We can trust that this beauty is hardy as it, and all other Walters varieties, go through vigorous hardiness trials (3 different ones!) in various locations. The Helleborus listed here are hardy in zones 4-9.
Wedding Crasher Lenten Rose
Full Shade Perennial
An enchanting burst of color as you tire of winter’s hold. 'Wedding Crasher’ Lenten Rose has 3", soft pink, dark spotted flowers that are delightful when displayed in a shallow bowl of water to accentuate the contrasting colors. This beauties all thrive in rich, moist to well-drained soil in full to part shade.
Winter Snow Hosta
Part Shade Perennial
Hosta x Winter Snow forms a giant clump of chartreuse foliage with rippled white margins, thanks to its H. Sum & Substance parentage. A standout with great contrast between the chartreuse leaves and white margin. The leaf margins emerge yellow but quickly turn white by summer. Somewhat sun tolerant with enough moisture, however, the leaves become more yellow.
Swans in Flight Siberian Iris
Full Sun Perennial
This later blooming white variety will certainly turn your head when it blooms in early summer. Extremely large, 5" ivory white flowers are wider and fuller than the classic 'White Swirl'. Lemon yellow signals put the finishing touches on this elegant plant. When planted in mass, it looks like a blanket of white flowers.
Big Green Tractor
Golden-ray
PP35810
Part Shade Perennial
Formerly known as L. 'Tractor Seat'
A very large Ligularia perfect for making a dramatic statement in the shade garden. Deep green leaves are massive, reaching 16" across at maturity. A serrated margin surrounds each dissected leaf for a standout foliage presence. Golden yellow flowers have long petals. Best performance in morning sun or filtered shade; flowering will be diminished in deep shade.
L. japonica hybrid.
Summer Scarlet
LA Dwarf Lily
Part Sun Perennial
A genetically dwarf LA Hybrid variety that requires no PGR's and is perfect for containers, or in gardens and landscapes. Showy, large, 8“, upward facing, clear red flowers on naturally short and sturdy stems. Produces 4-6 flowers per stem. Petals are thicker and more weather resistant than older hybrids. Great for cut flowers .
Summer Sky
LA Dwarf Lily
Part Sun Perennial
A genetically dwarf LA Hybrid variety that requires no PGR's and is perfect for containers or in gardens and landscapes. Showy, large, 8“, upward facing, clear pink flowers with yellow centers on naturally short and sturdy stems. Produces 4-6 flowers per stem. Petals are thicker and more weather resistant than older hybrids. Great for cut flowers .
Midnight Oil Bee Balm
PP34354
Part Sun Perennial
This Monarda is a vigorous form of bradburiana. It has purple new growth with purple stems and light pink spotted flowers in June followed by purple seed heads. These clumping plants reach around 18” - 24” tall and wide. It prefers a well -drained soil in full sun to light shade. The hardiness is zone 4-9 and can be planted in spring, summer or fall. This new Monarda combines nicely with other June bloomers like Allium and Stachys. From our friends at Intrinsic Perennials!
Soft Salmon Saucer Peony
Full Sun Perennial
Refined and elegant, this single, cup-shaped variety certainly holds peony gardeners in thrall. A gorgeous peony that flowers early in the Peony season. Gracefully-stylish, 6" blooms emerge in the palest shade of pink, deepening in color at the petal base. A glorious center of golden-yellow stamens lends a regal effect to the scene. You will adore the sweet fragrance of 'Soft Salmon Saucer' as much as all your garden's pollinators. Plant in borders, cutting gardens, or truthfully anywhere there is room for this 32" stunner! (Cousins/Klehm, 1981).
Bubblegum Pink Garden Phlox
PP 21171
Full Sun Perennial
Great mildew resistance! This selection from the CANDY STORE® series of hardy garden phlox will bring months of tantalizing color to your summer garden! Clusters of deliciously scented, bubblegum pink flowers begin to bloom in early summer filling the garden with a sweet fragrance until fall.
Bronze Peacock Rodgersia
PP24780
Part Shade Perennial
A shiny, bronzy beauty! The darkest foliage of any Rodgersia. The leaves are thick, glossy, indented and make a great sculptural addition to your woodland garden. Pink flowers emerge in late spring above the mound. In spring, the huge bronze leaves emerge like a peacock's tail!
Shieldleaf Rodgersia
Part Shade Perennial
An unusual perennial, formerly known as Rodgersia tabularis , but now given a name of its own by botanists. This forms a large specimen- sized mound of deep green circular, umbrella-like leaves. Big creamy white plumes of Astilbe-like flowers make an appearance in early summer. Best in a very moist area, even beside a stream or pond. In hot, humid summer regions this is best in partial shade. Will tolerate full sun with plenty of moisture and a rich soil. Excellent for cutting. Plants may be divided in early spring. A bold specimen plant that is very dramatic when happy!
Plum Drops Burnet
PPAF
Part Sun Perennial
Deep wine-red, oval-shaped flowerheads are held on slender, wiry stems above a large clump of long, deeply divided leaves. Great for a ‘see - through’ effect in a border. Flowers June to September in full sun to partial shade. Enjoys moist, well-drained soil. Hardy from zone 4-8.
From our friends at Intrinsic Perennials!
Night Embers Stonecrop
PP29211
Full Sun Perennial
This late season bloomer can be admired for its strictly upright habit of dark black-purple, semi-glossy succulent leaves. Small clusters of light mauve pink flowers are produced on deep red stems, the perfect accent color to the darkly colored foliage. Flowers are produced on the top half of this tall Stonecrop, with no lodging. It has a narrow base and vase-like habit and combines well with shorter companions in a limited space.
Plum Dazzled Stonecrop
PP30348
Full Sun Perennial
‘Plum Dazzled’ from the Sunsparkler® series has stunning dark purple foliage and large, cherry- colored flowers. Its habit is compact: 16” wide and 8” tall. It flowers from summer to autumn but with its beautiful foliage color, it will color your garden the entire gardening season. ‘Plum Dazzled’ thrives in the sun in a sandy, well - drained soil, and can be used for landscaping, in mixed containers as well as in perennial borders.
Sugar Kisses Goldenrod
PP30348
Full Sun Perennial
A hybrid of a white upland species and a moist- loving gold species yielding vigorous, adaptable plants. Basal clumps of half-inch wide, clean, strap-like foliage make a nice backdrop. Woody- like stems bolt in summer, starting with lime- yellow buds in clusters. Typically, white flowers have creamy yellow centers. Works well as a cut flower in bud and in flower, lasting a week or more. Tolerates average to most any soil. Great with asters and low grasses.
Skyward Blue Speedwell
PP34922
Full Sun Perennial
This Veronica offers a high flower count on a dense, upright habit for a rewarding addition to any garden. Its naturally compact habit reduces the need for additional pinching or PGRs. Powdery mildew resistant, this plant has a long bloom time to attract plenty of pollinators to the garden.
Oak Sedge
Oak Sedge or Carex albicans is a perennial
sedge that grows in dense mounded tufts. The narrow thread-like foliage is bright green and fine textured. In late spring interesting scaly flower spikes emerge. The scales can be green, brown or tan, but each scale will have a white margin. This is an upland sedge that thrives in a well drained shade garden or dry woodland.
Part Sun Grass
Feather Falls Sedge
PP26199
Part Shade Grass
A relatively new plant to North America, this sedge has been taking the market by storm with its popularity. Its claim to fame is its hybrid vigor that stays attractive all season. Eye-catching, large, creamy white plumes appear in spring. Narrow variegated leaves have dark green centers and creamy margins that forms a very long and arching habit. The cascading habit is perfect for a container. In the ground, it will have a wider habit as the leaves will spread outward.
High Frequency Silver Grass
PP34712
Full Sun Grass
Our collection of infertile grasses just keeps growing! A tall, columnar Japanese Silver Grass with showy banded variegated foliage that is perfect for a showy location as an upright focal point. An impressive display of feather-like seed heads appears in the fall for added interest. Rust resistant and infertile for healthy, non- invasive plants in the landscape.
We highly recommend it as a substitute for Miscanthus s. Zebrinus (Zebra Grass).
Cabaret Silver Grass
Full Sun Grass
Cabaret is our second addition of infertile grass this season! This handsome grass makes a statement with its tall stature, variegated foliage and densely tufted, tassel-like plumes in late summer. Ribbon-like foliage dons creamy- white centers flanked by dark green margins. Creates a powerful focal point. Infertile for healthy, non-invasive plants in the landscape.
We highly recommend it as a substitute for Miscanthus s. Variegatus.
Cape Breeze Switch Grass
PP24895
Full Sun Grass
Fantastic foliage stays green until Halloween! From production to the landscape, this grass truly is a breeze. Selected for upright habit, compact size and early flowering. Its perfect, tidy stature combines the toughness of seaside Panicum with the neatness of garden worthy cultivars. Great texture and movement in the landscape!
Hot Rod Switch Grass
PP29074
Full Sun Grass
Panicum virgatum ‘Hot Rod’ has airy red panicles held above the foliage. Blades emerge blue-green and the whole plant rapidly turns deep rich maroon. ‘Hot Rod’ colors earlier in the season than any other selection, as early as May-June in North America. Compact, firmly upright habit 36- 40” x 36”.
Cayenne Fountain Grass
PP31097
Full Sun Grass
Another of the amazing fountain grass introductions from University of Georgia, and one of the longest and latest flowering, 'Cayenne' Hardy Fountain Grass features a 3’ - 4’ tall x 5’ - 6’ wide gracefully clumping mound of fine - textured green leaves from which rise showy dark brown bottlebrush-like flower plumes beginning in mid summer and persisting through November. The flowers are sterile - no worry about invasiveness. In fall the leaves turn a very colorful shade of golden yellow. A versatile grass for sunny and dry landscapes or perennial gardens.
Yellow Ribbons Fountain Grass
PP31362
Full Sun Grass
Yellow foliage plants are nearly the same size as 'Hameln' with thin golden yellow foliage that mellows to chartreuse-yellow by fall. Light tan-colored flowers bloom in August and end in October on 24-inch stems. Stronger growing, hardier, and heavier-blooming than 'Lumen Gold’.
Smoke Signal Little Bluestem
PP27433
Full Sun Grass
She’s BACK! This selection of our native Schizachyrium has a beautifully refined habit and puts forth a strong show of color in late summer and fall. The glaucous blue-green foliage begins to take on scarlet red tones in late summer, turning a deeper red-purple through the fall. Tiny, tan seed heads appear in early fall on the top half of the stems. An improvement over older cultivars, this grass maintains its strictly upright habit through fall. Schizachyrium is a great choice if you are looking to restore an eroded site, or for a plant that will grow in hot, dry areas where other plants have a hard time surviving.
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