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We carry a large
selection of annuals and tender perennials, from the just
released new and improved varieties to the beloved classics.
As new annuals are continually coming into Sugar Creek
Gardens, our offering changes daily and is not listed here.
Therefore, what follows is just a sampling of what is
available. Please visit the nursery to learn more.
ACALYPHA
wilkesiana,
Copperplant.
Brilliant leaf color; grows rapidly; sun
AGAPANTHUS africanus,
Lily of the Nile.
2’; tender perennial with dark purple flowers and strap-like
foliage. Lift and store bulbs for winter. Or over winter
potted agapanthus in a frost free environment.
AGAVE ‘Kisso Kan.’
Lucky Crown, Century Plant. This
rare dwarf Agave is a popular Japanese selection that is now
becoming in high demand from collectors in the US. Unlike
many Agaves which grow to be huge specimens, ‘Kissho Kan’
stays small, eventually growing only about a foot high. Its
smaller size makes it ideal for growing in patio pots and
troughs with other succulents. The plant forms a remarkably
symmetrical, round rosette of soft blue-grey to blue-green
leaves with clean ivory, toothed margins. Spines line the
margins of each leaf. The spines emerge yellow, transition
to light brown, and then finally age to cinnamon brown. The
thick and rigid leaves are tough as nails, almost
plastic-like to the touch, so you can be sure that deer and
other pests won’t touch this plant. Another common name for
this plant is Dwarf Variegated Butterfly Agave. Grows 15"
tall and 18" wide. A tender perennial that makes a great
house plant.
ALOCASIA,
Taro.
Sun.
‘Metallica’:
quilted, shiny, metallic green-purple foliage. A robust
grower. Excellent in containers and water gardens. 48”
tall.
ALSOPHILA australis,
Australian Tree Fern.
Bright-green
broad fonds are finely cut, spreading from a slender trunk.
Not hardy, may be overwintered in doors.
ALTERNANTHERA,
Joseph’s Coat.
6” low growing mat with gold foliage. Sun.
ANGELONIA.
Sun.
A kind of summer orchid. One of our new favorite annuals!
Masses of pink, blue, white or purple and white snapdragon
like flowers appear all summer. Thrives in heat and
humidity. Grows 18-24”. sun.
ANISODONTEA x hypomandarum, South African Mallow.
Sun;
upright tender evergreen shrub. Pink, hibiscus-like flowers
appear year-round. Will bloom throughout winter in a sunny
window.
ANTIRRHINUM,
Snapdragons.
Sun;
12-18"; excellent long blooming annual. Mixed
colors.
‘Trailing Lampion Series.’
Eye-catching, trailing plant. Terrific for hanging baskets
and containers. Superior outdoor performance.
APTENIA,
Baby Sun Rose.
Tender perennial; fast growing succulent with distinctive
purple-red flowers; sun; excellent low growing trailer
ARGERANTHEMUM,
Marguerite Daisy.
Sun;
valued for profusion of bloom over a long period. Thrives
in the heat. Yellow or white daisies. 2'. Proven Winners.
‘Butterfly.’
Sunny
yellow.
‘Comet Pink.’
oOtstanding
pink flowers, even in summer heat.
‘Nickolson’s White.’
White
flowers all summer.
‘Sugar Baby.’
White; perfectly compact and very heavy blooming.
ASCLEPIAS curassavica.
Blood Flower. Umbels of vivid orange-red flowers on
tropical sub-shrub
attracts butterflies
and
feeds their larvae.
Incredibly fast growing to 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. Cut
back if desired, for fresh growth and rebloom. Ornamental
pods form in late summer. Grow in full sun in average to
moist soil. Zone 9.
ASPARAGUS densiflorous ‘Myers,’ Pony Tail Fern.
Thick green
arching, dense, cattail-like tufts of finely textured
foliage. Insignificant flowers. Excellent to grow outside
in shade, bring indoors in winter.
ASTERISCUS ‘Gold Coin.’
Tender perennial with golden daisy flowers; sun; 1’.
AUBTILON,
Flowering Maple. Sun;
handsome mound of graceful stems with rich green maple-like
foliage; drooping bell-like flowers appear throughout the
year; tender shrub; may be overwintered indoors.
BACOPA (SUTERA).
Sun.
Profuse tiny white, pink or purple flowers cover plants all
summer. Excellent in containers, hanging baskets or in
flower beds. Unique and outstanding.
BEGONIA.
Shade to part shade.
‘Angel
Wing.’
spectacular large wing shaped foliage of bright colors!
‘Anthole.’
A
Large bold textured leaves with velvety red cast and white
flowers. Rare. Reaches 18” tall and 24 “ wide. Hardy to
zone 9.
‘Charm.’ Partial
shade. Bright green waxy leaves splashed with gold. Single
pink flowers. Excellent for pots or baskets.
‘Non Stop Series.’ Partial
shade. Tuberous begonia blooms continuously in a range of
colors - red, yellow, scarlet, salmon-pink, golden-orange.
Deer resistant.
‘Sophie Cecile.’
Superb pink
flowering variety with large, very deeply cut leaves.
partita.
Unusual and interesting tropical perennial with finely cut
leaves. The ornamental base makes it a perfect choice for
indoor bonsai or house plant. White flowers. Easy to grow,
compact, to about 12”.
x richmondensis
Richmond Begonia.
Mild sun to filtered shade. Shrub-like variety to 2'.
Profuse salmon-pink flowers.
x
semperflorens - assorted. Partial
shade. 12-15"; green foliage with double flowers in a
variety of colors.
BOUGAINVILLEA.
Sun; tender,
vigorous vine that blooms profusely over a long period.
Excellent for baskets and containers. May be wintered
indoors.
BRACHYCOME multifida dilata,
Cut Leaf Daisy.
Sun or part
shade. Tender perennial to 12" with 3' spread. 1" blue,
yellow, white, pink or purple flowers all summer.
BRACTEANTHA (formerly Helichrysum)
Strawflower.
Sun; annual
sub-shrub of mixed flowers. Drought tolerant. Good for
containers and baskets.
‘Golden Buttons.’
Small flowers on top of a silvery ground cover-like
foliage. Versatile. Takes full sun and landscape abuse.
‘Matilda
Yellow.’
Improved for flower color, habit and earliness. A clean,
clear, golden yellow. Compact, suitable for pots and 10”
baskets.
BRANDEGEANA justicia,
Shrimp Plant.
Dark green foliage with very large leaves; displays the
rusty red shrimp shaped flowers at base of each shoot; plant
in full sun; keep moist and feed every two week.
BROWALIA.
Partial
shade; lovely star shaped blue flowers all summer.
Outstanding for shady borders, pots and hanging baskets.
BRUGMANSIA,
Angel’s Trumpet, Datura.
Sun. Shrubs or small trees with enormous and wonderfully
fragrant, trumpet shaped flowers which hang from the
branches like fluted bells. Excellent in containers.
Easily overwintered indoors in a sunny window, or may be put
in a low
light area
where it will go dormant for winter. Water occasionally in
winter if allowed to go dormant.
‘White.’
Long trumpets, 3 to 4 inches in length, are intensely
fragrant all summer long. Grow in full sun. At maturity,
can reach 5 to 6 feet. Bring in for the winter. Zone 9.
'Purple Petticoats.’
Also known as Angle’s Trumpet. Large, double, purple and
white flowers. Grows to 3’ tall and 2’ wide. Grow in full
sun to part shade. Hardy to zone 9.
‘Snowbank.’
Fragrant, peach colored blooms o immense proportions drop
from some of the most brilliant and broadly margined foliage
you have ever seen. Tender shrub reaching 5 feet tall.
Grow in full sun to part shade. Hardy to zone 8.
BULBINE fruticosa
‘Hallmark.’
Orange Rock Lily.
A clumping
perennial with narrow, foot-long succulent foliage.
Produces numerous orange flower spikes that reach several
inches above the leaves. Grow in full sun to part shade in
well drained soil. Zone 9. ANNUAL.
CALADIUM.
Shade; 12-18"; showy leaves of pink, white red or green.
Excellent in containers. Does not like cold rains. May be
over-wintered indoors. Allow plants to go dormant in fall.
‘Candidum.’
Outstanding variety with large snow white leaves, deeply
veined with green.
‘Fanny Munson.’
Bright pink foliage with spotted green edging.
‘Florida Roselight.’
Soft pink leaves with non-uniform rose pink brush strokes
and speckles.
‘Gingerland’.’
Dwarf. Sun tolerant, cream-white with green edges and
spatters of dark red.
‘Miss Muffet.’
Dwarf. Leaves are lime green marked with wine-red splotches
and white veins.
‘White Queen.’
White soft green shading toward the outside and deep green
margins, veined with red.
CALIBRACBOA.
Sun; loaded
with fragrant small trumpet flowers all summer. Excellent
in combinations. Many and colors available, including
‘Million Bells’, ‘Colorburst’
and
‘Liricashower.’
Calla Lily.
Grow in moist, fertile soil rich in organic matter, in full
sun to mostly sun. Noonday shade is good. Plants flower
best if watered regularly. Over winter indoors, letting
bulbs dry between watering and go dormant, be careful to not
over water during this time. Replant rhizomes 3 to 4 inches
deep and 12 inches apart in spring after danger of frost.
CANNA.
Bold foliage
plant for full sun. Excellent water plant. Water depth up
to 10” over top of pot. One of our favorites is:
‘Pretoria,’ ‘Bengal Tiger.’
Bright
orange flowers over dramatically striped green, cream and
yellow leaves with a narrow maroon edge. 3’ tall.
‘Tropicana.’
Amazing
foliage of green, red, and hints of gold and purple. Rich
salmon orange flowers. Long blooming, summer to autumn.
Reaches 6’ tall, and 2’ wide.
‘Tropicana Gold.’
Striped
foliage in yellow and green. Long blooming, orange
flowers.
CAREX phylocephalla ‘Sparkler.’
Variegated
grass looks like miniature palm trees. Foliage is striped
with pure white. Reaches 10”-15” tall and wide. Zone 7b-10.
CHRYSANTHEMUM frutescens,
Marguerite Daisy or Boston Daisies.
Sun.
evergreen tender perennial. 2-4', depending upon variety.
Pink, yellow or white daisies bloom over a long period.
Excellent in containers. Deer resistant.
CITRUS.
Sun.
Sun-loving trees. Can be overwintered indoors.
limon ‘Improved Meyer,’
Lemon Tree.
Sun; excellent foliage and fragrant flowers.
Produces
round, full sized thin skinned juicy lemons year round.
Excellent house plant.
‘Variegata,’
Variegated Lemon Tree.
The
creamy-margined foliage is strikingly beautiful; an
outstanding plant for the patio container and conservatory.
Especially fragrant in bloom. Fruits are usable. Hardy to
zone 9. Grows rapidly to 8’ - 10’.
CLEOME,
Spider Plant.
Large airy
flowers of pink, white or violet grace the garden all
summer. will reseed for years of plants. Many varieties
available including all the new dwarfs. 12-36”.
CLERODENDRON ugadensis,
Butterfly Plant.
Unusual tender perennial with two tone ‘butterfly-like’
flowers of violet blue and pale blue all season. Erect
tropical plant that makes a great house plant. Excellent in
mixed containers. Sun.
bungei ‘Pink Diamond.’
Large
variegated leaves show 4 different colors of green and
white, with flowers that start with a red color, and open to
pink, reminding one of a variegated lacecap hydrangea.
Reaches 30” tall. Very fragrant, attracts butterflies. Sun
to semi-shade.
COLEUS:
partial shade; tender perennial with multi-colored foliage.
Great for borders or
baskets.
‘Kong Series.’
Unique huge
leaves in a multitude of vibrant colors. Compact and well
branched. Performs best and shows more color in full
shade. Can be used as an indoor potted plant in bright
light locations.
COLOCASIA,
Taro, Elephant Ears:
part shade. Excellent water plants with bold, dramatic
foliage. Wonderful for mixed containers. Water depth 1-6”
over top of pot.
esculenta.
Huge,
rich green, heart-shaped leaves bring a lush tropical look
to ornamental containers or the garden. 48” tall, 36” wide.
‘Black Magic.
One of the
true “blacks” of the plant world, this exotic form of Taro
has huge black leaves. Moisture loving, can sit in water.
Excellent in containers. Can over-winter bulbs inside.
‘Illustris.’
Dark gray to
black leaves are highlighted with lime green edges. A
striking accent in flower borders or containers. 36-60”
tall, 24-36” wide.
‘Thailand Giant’
Giant Elephant Ears. For those of
you who want to impress everyone you know with your gifted
gardening skills, you must grow ‘Thailand Giant.’ This
monster will give you leaves in excess of 5’. And here’s
the great part—you really don’t have to do much—just throw
it into the ground, water well, and watch the magic unfold.
You’ll be entertained by watching your family and friends’
jaws drop when they get a look at the supersized foliage and
gargantuan white flower clusters. Bulbs can be lifted and
stored inside for winter.
CONVOLVULUS mauritanicus,
Ground Morning Glory.
Sun; tender
perennial. Lavender blue flowers cover this fast growing,
spreading plant.
COSMOS.
Sun;
colorful full daisies bloom profusely in hot weather. Many
varieties available from short to tall. An exceptional
variety is:
astrosanguineus ‘Chocolate.’
18”;
dark flowers with the scent of chocolate; lift and store
bulbs for winter; tender perennial; hardy to zone 7.
peucedanifolius ‘Flamingo.’
Large lavender flowers held upright over sprawling plants.
Rarely cultivated species originating from central South
America. Very long blooming and floriferous. Hardy to zone
8.
CUPHEA,
False Heather.
Sun or
partial shade. Evergreen tender perennial that produces
lavender, pink or rose flowers. 1-2' depending upon variety.
CULLUNA,
Mexican Heather.
Sun.
vulgaris.
Continuous flowering, tubular pink flowers. 8-12”. Tender
perennial that may be overwintered indoors.
CYATHEA cooperi.
Australian Tree Fern.
Easy to
grow. Prefer protected, shady moist conditions but can also
be grown in part shade. Reaches 20’ tall and 15’ wide in a
matter of years. Lacy, highly ornamental foliage. Native
to Australia. Apex of trunk and unfurling crosiers are
particularly attractive, covered as they are with
conspicuous long, silky, straw colored scales.
CYNARA cardunuculus,
Cardoon.
A bold, thistle-like plant with silvery, sharply indented,
prickly leaves. Excellent accent plant in the garden or in
containers. Requires excellent soil drainage. 36” tall and
wide.
CYPERUS,
Palm Umbrella Plant.
Tender water
plants that can be over-wintered indoors.
alternifolius.
Whorls of
bright green foliage tops 4-5’ stalks. Stunning, striking,
unique and must have describe it best!
alternifolius ‘Nana.’
Dwarf form of above.
CYPERUS,
Variegated Papyrus.
Sun. Tender water plant that may be over-wintered indoors.
‘Variegatus’:
bold white variegated umbrella-like foliage. STRIKING!
DAHLIA.
Sun to part
shade; mixed colors on 12" plants. Excellent as pot plant
or in the garden.
‘Fascination.’
Deep pink
flowers bloom atop dark green foliage. Wonderful compact
plant for container gardening. Height 24”.
'Ferncliff Illusion' Dinnerplace Dahlia.
Extremely beautiful 8" flowers are made up of multitudes of
white petals tinged lilac. Grows 48-52".
‘Firepot.’
Bright
orange with pink flowers are a striking addition to any
garden. Blooms summer through fall. Great for container
gardening.
‘Mystery Day.’
Large 7-8”
purple
flowers with white tips. Great variety for large container
gardening. If in smaller containers the plant will need
pinching. Height 40”.
DELPHINIIUM,
Larkspur.
Sun to part
shade; early summer blooming annual that produces spikes of
lavender, pink or white. 24-36". Will reseed for years of
flowers.
DIASCIA,
Sun Chimes.
Bright pink, peach and rose flowers spring until fall.
Great for pots, hanging baskets and combination pots.
DIANTHUS.
annual; sun; fragrant showy blooms all summer
DICKSONIA antarctica,
Tasmanian Tree Fern.
Many 3-5’ fronds arch from trunks which can attain 15’.
Slow growing. Excellent in containers. Medium to deep
shade. Not hardy. Great house plant.
DOLICHOS lablab,
Hyacinthia Bean.
sun
to partial shade. Beautiful vine with violet flowers,
ornamental seed pods and showy foliage. Designated a
Missouri Botanical Garden Plant of Merit
for its
outstanding qualities.
DRACAENA indivisa, Spike.
Erect
habit. A favorite for pots or as an accent in combination
planters.
DURANTA ‘Gold Edge.’
A perennial native of the Southern U.S. with dark green
serrated leaves and wide gold margins. Wisteria-like purple
flowers followed by golden berries in summer. A good
container plant that is very striking. Grow in sun to part
shade.
ECHEVARIA.
Interesting
and unusual succulents that are standouts in container
gardens.
nodulosa.
A succulent with branched 1 to 2 foot long branched stems
that lay over horizontally or arch slightly upward bearing 5
inch rosettes of absinth green pointed leaves that are
slightly concave above and keeled below and are vividly
marked with red on the margins and the mid leaf. Pale
yellow flowers appear in summer. Plant in extremely well
drained soil in full sun to part shade. Hardy to zone 8b.
rosea.
Grows to 1 to 2 feet tall and wide, producing flowers with
intense red bracts. Grow in full to part sun in extremely
well drained soil. Hardy to zone 9.
ruyonii.
A fast
growing rosette-forming succulent with pale blue-gray leaves
that curve upwards and are strongly inversely keeled on the
lower surface with leaf tips inwards toward the center of
the plant. Bright orange and yellow flowers rise above the
foliage in late summer. Grow in full sun to part shade in
well drained soil. Hardy to zone 8.
‘The Rose.’
Thick sculpted leaves form a metallic ruffled ‘rose
blossom’ up to 6 inches in diameter. Perfect specimen
plant in a container. Good as a house plant. Grow in full
in well drained soil. Do not over fertilize. Hardy to zone
9.
ESCHSCHOLZIA californica,
California Poppy.
Fernlike
foliage with multitudes of yellow and orange flowers. Easy
to grow in full sun.
EURYOPS.
Sun; tender
evergreen shrub with yellow-daisy like flowers. 3-4'.
Excellent container plant. Will bloom throughout winter in
a sunny window.
EUSTOMA grandiflorum,
Lisianthus.
Sun. Annual
12-16" with pink, white to blue flowers. Excellent cut
flower and in containers.
EVOLVULUS nuttallianus,
Blue Daze.
Sun; tender
perennial to 6" with 2' spread. Continuous display of blue
flowers. Excellent in containers and baskets.
FELICIA amelloides,
Blue Margueite.
Sun; tender
evergreen shrub to 18 ". Blue daisy-like flowers. Good for
color accent, containers or borders.
FICUS
pumila quercifolia.
Easy to grow and very attractive. Perfect for shady fairy
gardens. Very tiny, creeping, ivy-leaved plant. Hardy to
zone 8. Bring indoors for easy and attractive houseplant.
FUSHSIA.
Wonderful
plants with bell shaped flowers. Needs protection from
afternoon sun and wind. Keep well watered.
GAILLARDIA pulchella,
Blanket Flower.
Sun; 12-14";
plants are covered with 2" ball-shaped red blooms all
summer. All American Selections Winner.
GARDENIA, jasminoides ‘Veitchii,’ Everblooming Gardenia.
Sun.
This upright dense grower 4' high, 3' wide has free
flowering nature producing many sweetly fragrant white
flowers during the warm season. Wonderful house plant.
‘First Love.’
Wonderfully
fragrant double white 4”-5” blooms are larger than any other
Gardenia. A superb evergreen accent shrub or container
item. Full to part sun. Compact grower to 5 feet tall, 3
feet wide.
GAZANIIA.
Sun; tender
perennial to 10" of compact habit. Wide range of colors.
Loves the heat.
GELSEMIUM
‘Margarita.’
Hardy Jasmine Vine. Hardy to zone 6. A profuse display of
clear yellow trumpet flowers in early summer with
semievergreen foliage. A superior seedling selected for its
larger, more prominent flowers. A gold medal winner from
the Pennsylvania Horticultural society. Native from
Virginia to Texas to Florida. Grow in full to part sun.
GERANIUM.
Sun; many
varieties available; seed Geraniums hold up better in the
humid St. Louis summers
GERBERA,
Gerbera Daisy.
Sun; 8".
Strong, fast growing plants that bear 4-5" showy blooms of
mixed colors. Tender perennial. May be over-wintered
indoors. Fertilize for best results.
GLECHOMA hederacea ‘Variegata,’
Creeping Charlie.
Sun or
shade. Small scalloped green and white fragrant leaves
cascade over pots and hanging baskets.
GRATOPHYLLUM,
Caricature Plants.
Tall 36”
plant with glossy green leaves that have an uneven streak of
light pink and white variegation right down their mid rid,
or glossy, dark-mahogany leaves with light pink
variegation. This native of New Guinea does well in the
summer heat and humidity. Sun.
EUCALYPTUS.
Tender perennial; round blue-green foliage; very fragrant;
used for dried arrangements
HELICHRYSUM,
Immortelle.
Sun; tender
perennial. An invaluable accent for containers and
edging. A few of our favorites are:
petiolaris ‘Argentea.’
Round silver
felted leaves on trailing white-woolly stems.
‘Limelight.’
Chartreuse-yellow leafed form.
‘Variegata.’
Creamy, yellow, silver and gray-green leaves.
‘Dwarf' (Plechostachys serpyllifolium).
Not a
Helichrysum, but commonly referred to as such. Tiny
silver felted leaves with waxy margins create an accent
plant of incredible usefulness in mixed containers.
HEMIGRAPHIS,
Purple Waffle Plant.
Sun or shade; ornamental deep purple leaves; small white
flowers; great for baskets and containers
HIBISCUS,
mixed.
Sun; 3-4'
tender shrub; produce a profusion of blooms and vigorous
growth when placed in full sun and heat and given good
drainage. May be over-wintered indoors.
HIBISCUS tilaceus ‘Variegatus.’
Extremely rare, and interesting small tropical tree with
huge speckled and spotted cordate leaves that remind one of
linden, redbud, or cottonwood, only larger. Each
reddish-brown, green and variegated leaf is different.
Ideal for a patio planter and indoors in a well lit room.
Zone 10.
HYPOESTES,
Polka Dot Plant.
Shade.
Neat, low, compact plants liberally splashed with right
color. Often grown as a houseplant. Excellent in mixed
containers.
IBOSIA.
Sun or
shade; ornamental variegated foliage; wonderful companion to
flowering plants; excellent for containers
IMPATIENS glutinosa,
Hardy Impatiens. Large pink and
white helmet shaped flowers on robust reseeding 24-30”
annual. Shade to part shade.
IMPATIENS,
assorted.
Shade to
part shade. A selection of the best cultivars.
IMPATIENS, New Guinea.
Sun to part
shade. A selection of the best cultivars.
IPOMOEA.
Sun;
vigorous annual vine.
‘Heavenly Blue,’
Morning Glory.
Bright clear
blue flowers.
alba, Moonflower.
Fragrant
morning glory-like flowers open in the evening through early
morning, shade extends bloom through early morning hours.
multifida,
Cardinal Climber.
Many small
red flowers like mini-morning glories, attractive deeply
lobed leaves, spectacular non-stop show of color,
hummingbirds love this vine!
IPOMOEA,
Ornamental Sweet Potato.
Sun or partial shade; large and colorful leaves cascade from
containers in seemingly endless stream all summer.
‘Blackie.’
Ebony deeply
divided leaves.
‘Margaurite.’
Bright chartreuse leaves.
‘Tricolor.’
Variegated
foliage with violet-pink blush.
IRESINE,
Chicken Gizzard.
Tender perennial with purplish red leaves that are fabulous
in annual containers or used as a house plant. Native to
Southern Brazil. Can be pinched or sheared to promote bushy
habit. 12-15”. Sun.
JASMINE.
Sun;
tender shrub or evergreen vine with fragrant, white, pink or
yellow flowers spring through summer. May be over-wintered
indoors.
LANTANA hybrids.
Sun.
Excellent annual providing continuous color spring until
fall. Profuse flower clusters in many colors.
LINARIA maroccana ‘Fairy Bouquet’,
Baby Snapdragons.
10-16”;
mixed colors; an excellent filler in pots and hanging
baskets; sun to part shade
LINDERNIA,
Angel’s Tears.
Sun to part shade. Small blue and white flowers, tiny green
leaves for dense 1” mat as it creeps and covers soil or
pots. Blooms all summer. Tender perennial that may be used
as a house plant.
LOTUS
berthelotii,
Parrot's Beak.
Sun; tender
evergreen perennial that makes a silver mound of soft
needle-like foliage with scarlet flowers.
LYSIMACHIA,
Creeping Jenny.
Cascading
plant with small yellow flowers. Sun or shade. Excellent
for baskets and in containers. ‘Aureus’ is perennial and
may be planted in a permanent location in fall.
MANDEVILLA.
Sun to part
shade; tender long lived evergreen vine or shrub with
profuse pink, white, red or yellow trumpet shaped flowers.
Good indoor or patio plant. May be trained on trellis.
MELAMPODIUM cinereum,
Blackfoot Daisy.
Sun; narrow
12" gray leaves topped by white daisy flowers. Heavy blooms
from April to October.
MIMULUS
‘Jelly Bean,’ Monkey Flower.
White,
yellow or apricot large, vivid-colored blooms. Excellent
upright growth habit. Thrives in heat and humidity.
NASTURTHIUM.
Sun; vigorous trailing plants with red or yellow flowers.
Edible. Loves the heat. Fertilize sparingly, if at all.
NEMESIA fruticans.
Intense violet-blue or white mini-snapdragon flowers.
Subtle fragrance. Delicate looking trailer that is very
cool tolerant. Great for hanging baskets, combinations,
landscapes and window boxes. Sun to part shade.
NIEREMBERGIA,
Cup Flower.
Sun;.tender
perennial. This plant blooms profusely all summer long.
Excellent for pots, hanging baskets and the gardens edge.
‘Purple Robe.’
Deep violet
blue cup shaped flowers completely cover the foliage; 6".
‘Mont Blanc.’
Same as
above only white.
NICOTIANA,
Flowering Tobacco.
Sun. deer resistant, attractive to butterflies. Fragrant.
hybrids.
Sun to part
shade. Tender perennial to 18"; brightly colored trumpet-
shaped blossoms.
sylvestris.
Clusters of
fragrant, white, tube-shaped flowers bloom from August
through frost. The bold, coarse leaves can grow 12” wide
and 24” long. This big tobacco works well to fill gaps in
front of shrubs or in groups of three at the back of the
border. Selected as a
‘Plant of Merit’
by the Missouri Botanical Gardens for its outstanding
qualities.
OSTEOSPERMUM,
Sun Scape Daisies.
New heat tolerant varieties have been developed that bloom
all summer and into fall season. Excellent in combination
plantings. Vigorous compact habit. 8-14”. Two of the new
varieties are:
‘Lemon Symphony.’
New yellow
variety that blooms even in the heat.
‘Orange Symphony.’
New orange
variety—a truly orange color.
PANDOREA jasminoides ‘Alba’,
White Jasmine.
Sweetly scented white flowers. Tropical evergreen vine.
Sun to part shade.
PELARGONIUM,
Geranium.
sun; long
blooming plants.
hybrids.
A selection
of the best cultivars.
Ivy.
Trailing
plants with showy flowers.
'Mrs. Quilter':
striking red and yellow leaves, red flowers; good
houseplant.
PENNISETUM setaceum 'Rubrum'
Purple Fountain Grass.
Sun; clump
forming tender perennial grass with rose red flower spikes
to 4'. Drought tolerant. Striking ornamental for the
landscape or containers.
‘Purple Majesty’
Pearl Millet.
Distinctly
different from all other ornamentals. It has thick, deep
purple blades and stems, and cattail like plumes. Not for
the faint of heart this plant can grow 3-5’ and are topped
with 12” long black flower spikes. Young plants are green
and turn purple as they mature.
PENSTEMON
‘Phoenix Red.’
Spectacular! Luscious, large, bright red bells with white
eyes hang about 12 to 18 inch stems and are in bloom all
summer long. This Penstemon was bred specifically to
withstand heat. Our owner found one last season, tested it
in her garden for the St. Louis area and declared this a
winner. A late season “whacking back” created more prolific
blooming into the fall. Attracts hummingbirds.
PERILLA ‘Magilla.’
A Coleus look alike that performs well in heat and full
sun. Brilliant colors of burgundy with magenta splashes and
green striping.
PHILODENDRON
‘Pink Princess.’
Dark maroon stems bearing waxy, deep purple leaves streaked
with pink, ivory and gray green. Thrives in medium to
bright indirect light and well drained organic potting mix.
Keep at 60°F or higher. Annual/ house plant.
PHORMIUM,
New Zealand Flax.
Sun. Wonderful accent plant with strongly upright,
sword-like leaves. Excellent for containers.
PHORIUM
tenax.
An arching plant to 3 feet tall with 1 1/2 inch wide leaves
in shades of orange, rose, light green and yellow. Drought
tolerant non hardy plants provide excellent foils for other
summer flowering annuals. Grow in the ground or in
containers.
PLECTRANTHUS,
Variegated Sweedish Ivy.
Partial
shade. A fast growing foliage plant for baskets or
containers.
PLUMBAGO,
Cape Plumbago.
Sun or
partial shade. Tender shrub with long branches and clusters
of flowers. Drought tolerant. Good for baskets and
containers.
PORTULACA grandiflora,
Assorted Rose Moss.
Sun; annual
groundcover to 12". Mixed colors. Great groundcover or in
baskets. Heat and drought tolerant.
PURSLANE.
Sun.
Low-growing plant with bright colored flowers. Drought
tolerant.
REHMANNIA elata,
Chinese Foxglove.
Sun; tender
perennial; large, gloxinia-like magenta to bright rose
purple tubes 2-4” long; may be over-wintered indoors.
RICINUS communis ‘Gibsonii’,
Castor Bean.
Dark purple
leaves and striking red seed pods. Very poisonous. Not
recommended for homes with pets or children. 48-72” tall,
48” wide.
RUDBECKIA hirta.
Black-eyed Susan.
Tender
perennials that may reseed (we hope!), but not always true
to type. Plant in full sun in well drained soil. No need
for staking if planted before blooming.
‘Autum Colors.’
Vivid blooms with red rings and brown centers top sturdy
stems. Reaches 20” tall.
‘Indian Summer.’
Outstanding variety exhibiting 6”-8” single flowers with
golden yellow petals. Reaches 30”-36” tall. Semi-hardy.
‘Irish Eyes.’
Brilliant
gold-toned daisy-like flowers with green centers blooms from
summer to fall. Reaches 24” tall.
‘Rustic Colors.’
Mixture of
large dark golden yellow to bronze bi-color flowers with
black centers. Reaches 24” tall. Zone 5.
‘Toto Gold.’
Large, 3 inch single vibrant yellow blooms with a rich brown
disc. Reaches 8”-10” tall.
‘Toto Lemon.’
Large 3 inch single blooms in gold. Reaches 8”-10” tall.
RUELLIA brittoniana ‘Chi-Chi’,
Pink Bellflower.
Grow in
moist soil or up to 3” deep. Bright, pink, petunia-like
flowers appear all summer on narrow, dark green foliage.
Grows to 2’.
RUSCUS aculeatus ‘Christmas Berry’,
Butcher’s Broom.
A wonderful
plant that produces deep red berries all year round. Grow
in pots that can be moved in/outdoors according to the time
of year. Dark green stems are covered with small, tough,
leaf-like structures that are actually a form of stem.
Species has separate male and female plants, but is
hermaphrodite so produces berries by itself. Prefers shade
to part sun. Grows to 2’ after many years.
SALVIA, Sage.
Sun to part
shade.
coccinea ‘Coral Nymph.’
2'; graceful
bi-colored blossoms in salmon-coral and white; heat and
drought tolerant.
‘Snow Nymph.’
Same as
above only with pure white flowers
elegans
‘Golden Delicious.’
Truly exciting gold-leafed pineapple sage with fragrant
foliage that smells just like pineapple. Humming birds love
the vivid red flowers in late summer into fall. Deer and
rabbit resistant. Hardy to zone 8. (HERB)
farinacea ‘Evolution.’
AAS & Fleuroselect winner. With unique deep violet flower
spikes to 18” over deep green foliage. Lovely compact
plants, long flowering season. Zone 8.
f. 'Victoria.’
Tender
perennial to 18 "; long blooming, violet blue flower
spikes
guaranitica.
Beautiful
large green leaves set off racemes of almost black buds
which open to indigo blue flowers; tender perennial; blooms
Aug-Oct. Spectacular.
guaranitica ‘Argentine Skies.’
Like
guaranitica, except flower color is sky blue.
gregii ‘Red.’
Tender
evergreen shrub to 4'; red flower spikes; drought resistant
leucantha:
interesting blue and white flower spikes in fall. wooly
branches. 2-4’.
patens ‘Guanajuato.’
Crystalline blue flowers, larger than any other form we’ve
seen, perch like exotic cobalt-plumed birds on this South
American native. Works well in combination pots. Fragrant
foliage. Oh, by the way, Guanajuato is a suburb of Mexico
City.
penstemonoides:
spikes of glowing, fuzzy bright scarlet flowers nonstop.
3’. An incredible tender perennial. A must have!
splendens ‘Purple Fountains.’
Glossy green
foliage and unusual bright magenta flowers hang off
procumbent stems. Excellent container or hanging basket
subject.
SCABIOSA, ‘Imperial Giant,’
Pincushion Flower.
Sun;
fragrant, airy blooms appear all summer. Mixed colors.
SCAEVOLA
x ‘Blue Wonde’'
Fan Flower.
Sun; tender evergreen perennial. Australian
rostrate
plant with sky blue lobelia-like flowers. Excellent in
pots, hanging baskets, or as a groundcover.
SCHIZOSTYLUS coccinea ‘Red,’
Red Kaffir Lily.
Deep red
flowers in summer. Sun. 20”.
SEDUM rubrotinctum ‘Pork and Beans.’
Yummy little fingers of foliage grow will in full sun to
part shade. Leaves darken to red in more sun. Fantastic
ground cover growing no more than 5 inches tall and much
wider. Masses of tiny yellow flowers in summer. Hardy to
zone 8.
SPILANTHES ‘Peek-A-Boo.’
I see you!
Astonishing golden globes with rich red-bronze eyes perched
on mounds of bronze-green foliage. Likes half shade.
STROBILANTHES,
Persian Shield.
Sun to part shade. Bold deep metallic purple leaves.
Excellent in containers. Tender perennial that may be
over-wintered indoors. Can grow to 4’.
THUNBERGIA,
Blue Trumpet, Sky Vine.
Tender perennial for full sun. For best results water well.
alata ‘Susie,’
Clock Vine.
Brilliant flowering vine with orange, white, and yellow
flowers with and without dark eyes. Trailing or climber
3’-6’ tall.
battiscombei ‘Blue Glory.’
Continuous
2” blue flowers (best show in spring) on trailing spreading
2-3’ vine for containers, filler.
grandiflora ‘Blue Sky.’
Tender large
twining shrub and rich dark green leaves and clusters of sky
blue flowers 4-6” long and 3” wide. Incredible on a trellis
or support. Excellent for conservatory,` sunny warm spot or
in a hanging basket.
TIBOUCHINA,
Princess Flower.
Many violet blue flowers throughout summer. Good container
plant. Sun to light shade.
TITHONIA,
Mexican Sunflower.
Large plant
with bright orange flowers all summer. Loves the heat and
sun.
VERBENA.
Sun; tender perennial. Vigorous spreading plant with
profuse purple, blue, pink or red flowers. Can spread up to
5'. Laughs at heat and humidity. Drought tolerant.
Excellent substitute for Ivy Geraniums.
VERBENA bonariensis
‘Little One.’
A dwarf form, growing only 18 to 24 inches tall.
Devastatingly wonderful annual, blooming for the entire
season. Heat loving. Unlike species, this form does not
readily reseed, and has higher resistance to powdery mildew.
Easy to grow in full sun in average to poor, well drained
soil. Deer resistant.
VIGNA caracalla,
Snail Vine.
un to part
shade. Lavender flowers shaped like snails cover vine in
summer. May be over-wintered indoors.
ZANTEDESCHIA,
Calla Lily.
Shade to part shade. Excellent foliage and flowers.
Wonderful in containers. Good house plants.
ZINNIA linearis.
Sun; strong,
spreading plants are equally good for hanging baskets or
border with myriads of yellow, orange or white flowers that
completely cover the plants. 8".
ZINNIA, ‘Ruffles.’
Sun; ball
shaped yellow or red flowers 3 -3 1/1 across are ruffled and
fully double. Excellent for cutting. 24-30" tall.
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