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BAPTISIA.
Sun to part shade;
blooms mid-spring; black seed pods used in dried arrangements.
alba. Erect 12”
racemes of white, pea-like flowers top 3-4’ stalks. Native of dry woods.
Shear after bloom.
a. ‘Wayne’s World.’
Dramatic 18” purple flower stalks with white flowers appear in spring.
Grows 3-4’.
australis,
Wild or Blue Indigo.
4-5'; showy racemes of pea shaped indigo-blue flowers; blue-green foliage,
Missouri native. 2010 Perennial Plant of the Year.
leucantha (lactea) ,
Prairie
Baptisia. Stately
3-4’ tall native with white flowers in June. black pods for good for
arrangements.
minor (australis var. minor).
Indigo blue flowers on mini
plants. 15-24”.
sphaerocarpa 'Screaming Yellow,’
Yellow Wild Indigo.
Brilliant spires of golden yellow create a spectacular display in spring.
Profuse bloomer. Deep green interesting foliage creates a compact rounded
plant. 2-3’ tall, 2’ wide.
‘Carolina Moonlight.’
Stunning spring bloom of
large 12” racemes of butter yellow flowers are followed by another fabulous
display of showy seed pods. The large pods are charcoal black. Grows 3-4’.
‘Purple Smoke.’
Spikes of
long-lasting purple sweet-pea-like flowers bloom in summer. Striking
gray-green leaves and purplish black stems on this new, beautiful shrub-like
perennial. Grows to 3’. Good cut flower, attracts butterflies. Tolerant
of light shade.
‘Midnight Prairie Blues.’
Majestic spires of deep
periwinkle blue blossoms create a regal display. Very upright habit. Sun
to part shade. Height 48-60”.
‘Solar Flare. ’
Tall spikes of brilliant lemon yellow spiked flowers fade to deep orange as
they age,. The deep orange petals beautifully set off the bright yellow
providing a striking effect. Sun to part shade. Height 36-48”.
‘Starlight Prairie Blues.’
A cross between B.
australis and B
sphaerocarpa. One of
the most trouble-free varieties in the A-Z of the perennial border. Unique
bi-colored florets of lavender-blue and butter cream, with a touch of yellow
at the center of the pea-like flower blooms, on gentle arching stems that
reach 38” in May and June. Grow in full sun in well drained soil.
Tolerates drought and poor soils.
‘Twilight Prairie Blues.’
Occasionally
crossbreeding of genetically different plants results in a creation that
exhibits ‘hybrid vigor’. The plant will be extremely vigorous or have other
superior qualities. You might have heard of corn stalks that grows 20
feet. Now we have ‘Twilight Prairie Blues, a spectacular beauty with
multitudes of huge flowers. At maturity, almost 100, 32” long flower spikes
are covered with unique deep violet-purple blossoms highlighted by
lemon-yellow. Grows
4-5’.
BEGONIA,
Hardy
Begonia. Shade;
blooms summer.
grandis: 10"; masses
of pink flowers all summer; one of the last to emerge in spring.
grandis ‘Heron’s Pirouette.’
Unusually large pink flowers
grace plants all summer.
BELAMCANDA,
Blackberry Lily.
Sun/partial shade; blooms July-August.
chinensis.’ 2-3';
clusters of blooms that are yellow with orange-red spots; sword-shaped
leaves, shiny black round seeds emerge from pods and persist in clusters,
great in dried flower arrangements; seeds look like blackberries.
c. ‘Hello Yellow.’
Multitudes of yellow, unspotted flowers appear in the summer on compact
18-24 inch plants followed by numerous black seeds that resemble
blackberries. Showy all fall and winter.
BERGENIA,
Pig Squeak.
Shade/partial shade. Evergreen clump forming plants with thick leathery
rounded leaves that turns burgundy in fall. Clusters of tiny cup shaped
flowers appear in spring. Flowers and leaves are lovely in arrangements.
Likes a rich, moist soil, and water during drought and heat.
‘Bressingham Ruby.’
Deep rosy red flowers in spring. Dark green to reddish foliage.
‘Lunar Glow.’ New
leaves unfurl a creamy yellow in the spring and hold the light yellow look
throughout the summer. 'Lunar Glow' has the traditional bold, evergreen
leaves of the Bergenia in addition to lovely dark pink flowers in the spring
and burgundy red winter leaves.
‘Magic Giant’ Huge
purple-tinted leaves turn purple-bronze in the winter. Rosy-pink flowers
bloom on red stems. Height 16”
‘New Hybrid’. The
large, shiny evergreen leaves on this plant provide good foliage contrast I
shady gardens. The flowers bloom rose, pink and red in the spring and the
leaves turn maroon in the fall. Reaches 12 inches tall and wide. Grow in
part to full shade. Grow in semi-moist well drained soil.
‘Rosi Ruffles.’
Interesting toothed leaves are topped with rosy-pink flowers that reblooms
through frost. Compact plants to 12”.
‘Solar Flare.’
Lovely clumping
round leaf bergenia. Outstanding with its cream-edged variegation which
turned to pink tones in fall. Variegation show most in cooler weather.
Rosy pink flowers bloom in spring. Easy to grow in shade to part shade, in
rich, moist, well drained soil. Reaches 15” tall and wide.
‘Winter Glow.’
Evergreen, cabbage-like leaves. Turns reddish-bronze in fall and winter.
Bright red flowers in clusters. Durable groundcover.
BERKHEYA ‘Silver Spike.’
4” purple white daisies with
purple centers bloom dramatically from upright, thistle-like plants with
silver-backed leaves. Height 24”.
BLETILLA,
Hardy Orchid.
Shade/partial shade; blooms spring to early summer; a beautiful orchid that
is hardy and reasonably easy to grow given rich soil and adequate moisture;
excellent in a woodland setting; bulbs will multiply over the years, making
lovely colonies.
ochracea. Creamy
yellow flowers are highlighted with a purple and yellow speckled lip.
Flower stalks can be up to 20” tall giving the plant a wispy look. Needs
morning or filtered sun.
ochracae ‘Chinese Butterfly’.
Creamy yellow flowers,
accented by a dotted, maroon lip top delicate wands. Flowers appear in
spring and continue well into summer. Grows 1-2’.
striata. Exquisite
pink flowers; 9-15”.
striata ‘Alba.’
White form of above.
s. ‘Big Bob.’ 2”
rose lavender blooms with white and dark lavender highlights on the lip.
Long sword-like leaves are wide at the base so they fill out a garden
nicely. Height 36”.
yokohama ‘Kate.’
Clusters of light pink flowers with yellow margins on the lower lip. Makes
an excellent cut flower with clusters of the corsage-type flowers on each
stem. Height 10-16”.
BOLTONIA,
Boltons Aster. sun;
blooms late summer; native to Missouri. Excellent cut flower.
a. ‘Pink Beauty.’
Soft pink,
daisy-like flowers n late summer and fall. 4-5’
a. 'Snowbank.’
5'; masses of small
white flowers in fall on tall upright plant. Selected as a
‘Plant of
Merit’ by the
Missouri Botanical Gardens for its outstanding qualities.
BRUNNERA,
Siberian
Bugloss. Shade to
part shade/ blooms May-June; prefers moist soil but tolerant of many
conditions. Delightful, tiny clusters of small blue flowers resembling
forget-me-nots. Ideal for a woodland setting or the shady border.
Designated a Missouri Botanical Garden’s ‘Plant
of Merit’ for it’s
outstanding qualities.
macrophylla.
12-18"; azure blue
flowers.
m. ‘Dawson’s White.’
Wide, irregular creamy white
margins on dark green leaves. 16”.
m. ‘Diane’s Gold.’
Chartreuse leaves hold their color all summer long! Sky blue flowers bloom
in Spring adding a lovely contrast to the electric foliage. Height 12-17”. A
bright addition to the shady garden.
m. ‘Emerald Mist.’ A
beautiful green is encircled by a collar of silver on the foliage. Flowers
are a small forget-me-not type of baby blue. Known for their shad tolerance
and lovely blooms, this Brunnera is no exception. Height 12-15”, spread
12-15”.
m. ‘Hadspen Cream’
Creamy-white margins make this variegated Brunnera a winner! Height 12”
m. ‘Jack Frost.’
The plant displays a
frosty silver overlay with light green veinations. Leaves resemble crackled
porcelain and shimmer in the garden creating a shining contrast against
companion plants and its blue spring flowers.
m. ‘King’s Randsom.’
Leaves display a wide,
creamy yellow margin and light cream frosting over the remainder of the
silver leaves. After the dainty blue forget-me-not type flowers are
produced in spring, the margins lighten to creamy white.
m. 'Looking Glass.’
Shimmering sterling
silver leaves reflect all rays of light. An impressive 12-15 inches tall,
the leaves sometimes will curl under adding a softness to its mounded form.
Clusters of tiny Wedgewood blue, forget-me-not type flowers float above the
foliage in spring.
m. ‘Mr. Morse.’
Similar to Jack
Frost, this selection produces tiny, white, forget-me-not type flowers in
mid to late spring. The heart-shaped leaves have a silver overlay and
prominent green veining. Grows 12 - 15 inches tall and wide. Grow in full
to part shade with adequate moisture. Deer resistant.
m. ‘Spring Yellow’.
Adding to our extensive collection of Heartleaf Brunnera is this colorful
new yellow cultivar. It's at its best in the springtime when the foliage is
a delightful light yellow, topped by panicles of baby blue, forget-me-not
like flowers. As the temperatures warm up, the leaves turn green.
m. ‘Starry Eyes.’
Tiny white flowers
with a sky-blue edge form spectacular floral sprays in late spring to early
summer, perfect for adding color and brightness of the moist shade garden.
Grows 12 to 15 inches tall and wide.
m. ‘Variegata.’
15” light blue
flowers; leaves variegated with clear white edges; burns in direct sun.
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