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Reference Guide Contents

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Helenium 'Tie Dye'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helianthus 'First Light'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heliopsis 'Loraine Sunshine'

 

Hellebous foetidus

 

Helleborus n. 'Jacob'

 

Helleborus 'Blue Lady'

 

Helleborus 'Cherry Blossom'

 

Helleborus 'Double Queen'

 

Helleborus 'Golden Discovery'

 

Helleborus 'Pink Lady'

 

Helleborus 'Red Lady'

 

Helleborus 'White Spotted Lady'

 

Helleborus 'Yellow Lady'

 

Hemerocallis 'Always Afternoon'

 

Hemerocallis 'Highland Lord'

 

Hemerocallis 'Little Grapette'

 

Hemerocallis 'Purple de Oro'

 

Hemerocallis 'Rosy Returns'

 

Hemerocallis 'Ruby Stella'

 

Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'

 

Hemerocallis 'Strawberry Candy'

 

Hemerocallis 'White Temptation'

 

Heuchera 'Blackout'

 

 Heuchera 'Carmel'

 

Heuchera 'Encore'

 

Heuchera 'Frosted Violet'

 

Heuchera 'Georgia Peach'

 

Heuchera 'Green Spice'

 

Heuchera 'Kira Purple Rain Forest'

 

Heuchera 'Magic Color'

 

Heuchera 'Marmalade'

 

Heuchera 'Melting Fire'

 

Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'

 

Heuchera 'Miracle'

 

Heuchera 'Obsidian'

 

Heuchera 'Palace Purple'

 

Heuchera 'Plumb Royal'

 

Heuchera 'Saturn'

 

Heuchera 'Southern Comfort'

 

Heuchera 'Venus'

 

Heuchera 'Vulcano'

 

Hibiscus 'Kopper King'

 

Hibiscus 'Lord Baltimore'

 

Houstonia

 

Hypericum 'Brigadoon'

HELENIUM, Helen’s Flower, Sneezeweed.  Sun.  Long blooming plants. Pinch back until May 15 to encourage branching.  All varieties are heavy flower produces. Excellent cut flower. Likes moist, rich soil.  Powdered disk flowers and leaves of this species have in the past been dried and used as snuff, thus giving rise to the common name of sneezeweed.

 

autumnal 'Fuego.' Unique orange petals with rings of yellow surround a button cone. 18-30." Plants can be kept short if cut back in May. The autumnal species is a U.S. native. From renown Dutch breeder Ari Bloom.

 

'Coppelia.' Deep yellow cones touched with orange are surrounded by a flowing fringe of colorful coppery-orange petals looking like hundreds of orange-skirted dancers in motion atop a compact busy plant.   Flowers appear for months beginning in mid-summer and continuing into fall. Prefers rich, moist soil and full sun, 2-4' tall, 1 1/2' wide.

 

‘Ruby Charm.’  An abundance of delightful ruby-red flowers on strong stems top dwarf, 2’ plants. 

 

'Tie Dye.' From hybridizer Thierry Delabroye comes this bi-colored variety with daisy-like flowers with yellow (front) and purple-pink (back) petals. The convolved petals show both colors. Bright green foliage. Grows to 32".

 

HELIANTHUS, Perennial Dahlia.  Sun/part shade; plants become a solid mass of color in fall; good cut flower.

 

salicifolius ‘First Light.’  Chosen as a ‘Plant of Merit’  by the Missouri Botanical Gardens for its out-standing qualities.  Large, yellow daisies in summer and fall atop unique small foliage.  4’.

 

'Happy Days.' Very large 3½ -4”, golden yellow blossoms with an anemone-like center and short ray petals are its signature feature. Butterflies delight in their sweet nectar from mid through late summer. With a habit much like a dahlia, the colorful blossoms are perched atop upright plants with purple, branched stems and green leaves. From hybridizer Bob Brown. Height 24”, spread: 12-18”. Sun

 

'Sunshine Daydream.' Due to its superior qualities many consider it the best tall double Helianthus. Multitudes of fully double yellow blooms resembling dahlias appear all summer. Once established, thrives in drought, heat and humidity. Robust bloomer. Height 60-72.”
 

HELIOPSIS, False Sunflower/ Snowflower.  Excellent tall perennial for back of the border.  Sun/part shade; blooms mid-summer into fall; drought tolerant; good cut flower; draws butterflies.

 

helianthoides var. scabra ‘Summer Sun.’  A beautiful, carefree perennial with 3” bright, double golden flowers.  Singled out by the Missouri Botanical Gardens as a ‘Plant of Merit’ for its outstanding qualities.  Grows to 30”.

 

‘Loraine Sunshine.’  Exotic variegated foliage is white with green veins.  Leaves turn somewhat greener late in season.  Generous production of large golden-yellow daisies, June until frost.  30”.

 

‘Sunburst.’ Charming golden yellow daisies bloom during the heat of the summer. Striking variegated cream and green foliage draws the eye even when not blooming. Extremely versatile, use this plant in combination containers, as a stunning focal point, a cut flower, or to attract butterflies. 30-36”, full sun to part shade.
 

HELLEBORUS, Hellebore.  Shade/partial shade; blooms late winter to early spring; excellent groundcover.

 

foetidus, Bear’s Foot.  18”; strong stems hung with small clusters of 1” yellow, bell-shaped flowers accompanies by light green oval bracts.  Fanned arrangements of narrow fingered foliage.  Flowers are light-green with maroon-tinted edges.

 

niger, Christmas Rose.  12"; white flowers in late winter, early spring; the large flowers have golden stamens and remain decorative for weeks, turning pink or greenish; over the years.  Dark, evergreen, leathery foliage.  The plant can become a large, profusely flowering clump. 

n. 'Jacob.' Compact plants 12" tall and wide are topped with pure white flowers in late winter and early spring.

n. ‘Josef Lemper.’  A superior variety.  A striking, winter-early spring flowering plant with beautiful flowers of white petals set around a spring-green center, bursting with yellow-tipped stamens.  Foliage is rich, deep green. 

 

orientalis, Lenten Rose:  10-12"; nodding  flowers of white, cream, pink to purple; dense evergreen; poisonous. Designated a Missouri Botanical Garden ‘Plant of Merit’ for it’s outstanding qualities.  A gardener’s dream plant —permanent, they can live up to 50 years, disease-free, low-maintenance, and vigorous.

o. ‘Blue Lady.’  Huge 4” deep purplish blue up facing flowers.  20”.

o. ‘Blue Metallica Lady.’  Large, silvery purple-blue flowers.

o. ‘Double Queen.’  Beautiful double flowers, mixed colors.  Grows 12-15”.

o. 'Golden Discovery.' Fully double large flowers are stunning shades of yellow to lime green. Grows 12" tall, 15" wide.

o. ‘Red Lady.’  Large over-lapping red-magenta petals with a deeper center rise above masses of glossy dark, leather-like leaves.   Grows 12-30”.

o. ‘White Lady Spotted.’ White flowers with conspicuous dark-red spots.

o. ‘Yellow Lady.’  Sturdy-stemmed, mostly upturned yellow flowers.  14-18”. 

 

‘Amber Gem.’ A double apricot dream! Blooms are yellow infused and blushed with red– like a ripe apricot. One of the rarest colors in  Hellebores. Height 12-14”.

‘Ballerina Ruffles.’ Large, fluffy double flowers in varying shades of pink. Blooms will keep their color for up to 3 months! Gorgeous evergreen foliage. Part to full shade. 18-22.”

‘Berry Swirl.’  Dark reddish-purple 3” double blooms have creamy white centers. The downward facing flowers have heavy red veining on the back of the petals. Height 12-14”.

 

‘Cherry Blossom.’  Large 3” flowers of a soft pink color with a red starburst in the center. Height 18-22” , spread 24”.

‘Cotton Candy.’ These double, fluffy, light pink flowers are so appealing you can almost taste the cotton candy. Height 12-14”.
 

‘Ellen Picotee.’ Creamy white petals are flushed with purple that end in dark purple edges. Fully double flowers are less nodding than other doubles. Evergreen foliage.

‘Ellen Pink.’ Light pink flowers that may or may not have purple speckles are fully double. Evergreen foliage is deer and rabbit resistant. Hellebores are pretty in pink!

‘Ellen Purple.’ Dark double purple flowers bloom early spring. Blossoms are more upright than other double Hellebores. Evergreen foliage. Part to full shade.

‘Ellen White.’ Light pointed petals of pure white are lightly dusted with maroon spots. Double blooms are upright. Evergreen leaves are deer and rabbit resistant.

 

‘Golden Lotus.’  2-3 1/2” double yellow flowers. Some have red speckling. Blooms profusely and is a vigorous grower. Height 18”.

'Harlequin Gem.' Spectacular mix of double-flowered plants with very complex colors; the inside color contrasting with the outside. The inside can be streaked with red, green, or yellow, the outside is black or purple. One of the world's top hybridizers, Marietta O'Byrne has created this wonderful Winter Jewels™ Strain. A delight in the winter garden. Deer resistant!

'Jade Tiger.' Exotic as only a tiger can be. Fabulous double green flowers are painted with purple edges. The backs of the flowers are often streaked with purple. One of the world's top hybridizers, Marietta O'Byrne has created this wonderful Winter Jewels™ Strain. A delight in the winter garden. Deer resistant!

 

‘Midnight Ruffles.’ Rare, double black flowers bloom twice as long a singles! Foliage is evergreen and deer proof. Full to partial shade. Height 18-22.”
‘Onyx Odyssey.’  True double blooms open bright purple then darken to rich satiny shades of black.  Height 18-22”.

'Pink Frost.' An incredibly vigorous, heavily budded selection that blooms from late January into March. Loads of burgundy buds which open to 2-3”, two-tone pink and white, outward-facing flowers.  As the flowers age, their color deepens to burgundy. These beautiful blossoms are presented atop the upright clump of green, serrated foliage with a silvery sheen and red petioles. 

 

'Spring Party.' Very ornamental heavily mottled, dark green foliage with silver veining is topped with 3" wide, creamy white outfacing flowers that age to green. Flowers dry on the plant for months of flowers.

‘Sparkling Diamond.’  A profusion of double, pure white, nodding flowers. Deer resistant. Height 12-14”.

 

‘Winter Sunshine.’ Huge 3-4" outward facing flowers emerge from mauve purple buds held on dark purple stems.  Their fronts are ivory with a hint of light green and the backs are ivory with a heavy flush of rose.  As the flowers mature, they take on strong rosy red tones. Plants begin flowering early spring and keep on blooming for months! Evergreen foliage is deer and rabbit resistant. 12-16.”
 

 HEMEROCALLIS, Daylily.  Sun/part shade; blooms times vary.  Long-lived garden plants that need little care.  Heat and drought resistant.  The Stout Medal is the highest award received by daylilies from the American Hemerocallis Society (AHS).  If a bloom last for more than 16 hours it is considered an Extended Bloom.  Tetraploids have twice the chromosomes, which results in large flowers, rich colors and vigorous plants.

 

‘Always Afternoon.’  Mauve 5 1/2” flowers with narrow buff edges, purple eye-zone and green throat.  Reblooms well.  Winner of the Stout Medal.  One of the most famous daylilies to be offered.  22”.

 

‘Highland Lord.’  Tetrapoid. Double wine red flowers with small yellowish center bloom from mid to late season. Best double red flowering daylily. Rebloomer. Height 22”.

 

'Huckleberry Candy.' A unique color combination of creamy peach to buff 5” flowers with a prominent red-purple eye, blue-purple watermark, and fluorescent green throat. The purple eye is notched at the midribs, creating an interesting color pattern on the heavily diamond dusted, pie crust ruffled petals. These sweetly fragrant, rounded flowers are presented atop 2-3 way branched scapes carrying 18-20 buds apiece. ‘Huckleberry Candy’ is a early midseason bloomer and also reblooms later in the season. Grows 20”, tetraploid.

 

'Jazz King.' A colorful and extremely vigorous, heavily blooming daylily. Fragrant, bright 4½” orange gold flowers have a prominent raspberry red eye and matching picotee edge all the way around the top three petals. The petals are distinctively ruffled, showing off the colorful picotee edge well. They open wide and flat and recurve, displaying the rounded flower form. Thin, wiry, but stiff scapes are top branched and full of buds. ‘Jazz King’ is an extended bloomer, so the flowers remain open for at least 16 hours apiece. Tetraploid.

 

‘King George.’  Considered one of the most dramatic daylilies in commerce.  Measuring 7” or more, the clear yellow flowers have a deep red eye, and green throat and pie crusted edges.  Foliage is semi-evergreen.

 

‘Little Grapette.’  3” purple-grape flowers with contrasting yellow throat.  24”.

 

'Mauna Loa.' Stunningly bright amber orange blossoms are so brilliant, they stand out among all others. Some say it is the most beautiful color of any daylily! 22" tall. Outstanding.

 

‘Mini-Stella.’  2” yellow flowers are produced throughout summer.  12-15”.

 

'Primal Scream.' One of the most sought-after daylilies; winner of the 2003 Stout Medal (the highest honor a daylily can receive).  Nothing comes close to its spectacular 7½-8½ inch, glimmering tangerine orange, gold dusted blossoms and green throat.  Officially classified as “unusual form,” the tepals (a division of the perianth of a flower in which the sepals and petals are indistinguishable, as in tulips and lilies) are narrow, twisted, and recurved with loosely ruffled edges.  These gigantic blossoms are presented in late midsummer on tall, graceful, willowy scapes above the attractive arching foliage.   Tetraploid, Proven Winner.

 

‘Rosy Returns.’  EVERBLOOMING rose-pink flowers with darker rose-purple eyezone and vibrant yellow throats, appear constantly from June to frost.  Each flower measures 4” across and possess a delicious fragrance.  Grows 12-16”.

 

'Ruby Spider.' One look and it’s easy to see why this incredible daylily is a multiple award winner!  The gigantic 9”, dark ruby red flowers are officially classified as “unusual form-spatulate” since the petals are long and spoon-shaped.  The petals open very wide and flat, displaying the large, golden yellow throat and matching midribs nicely. 34" tall, 24" wide. Tetraploid.

 

‘Ruby Stella.’  This ravishing beauty boasts repeat blooms of luscious wine-red flowers that appear from early summer till first frost.   ‘Ruby Stella’ is a proven top perennial performer  with great compact habit. The plant's foliage reaches 14 to 18 inches in height with flower scapes of approximately 22 inches.

 

‘Stella de Oro.’  15"; everblooming canary-yellow blossoms; 1985 Stout Medal winner.

 

'Stephanie Returns.' Extremely plentiful blossoms appear for about 90 days! The 4” bicolor blossoms display a unique blend of light peachy pink, ruffled petals with a narrow, purple eye, radiant yellow throat, purple midribs, and reddish veining. The recurved sepals are a deeper rose purple. They are presented atop slender, well-branched and very heavily budded scapes in early summer followed by nearly continuous bloom for the rest of the summer. Several flower scapes are produced from each fan, and this vigorous daylily can form up to six fans per year. 18".

 

‘Strawberry Candy.’  Voted the Number 1 daylily!  Strawberry pink with rose red eyezone and golden green throat.  A superior tetraploid that represents a breeding breakthrough.  26”.  Excellent repeat bloomer.  Multiple award winner including the top Stout Medal.

 

'White Temptation.' Considered by many as the best white! Pure white flowers with excellent texture. Winner of multiple awards for best white Daylily. 32".

 

HEPATICA, Liverleaf.  Shade to partial shade.

americana.    6”; mixed flowers in spring; evergreen heart-shaped leaves with 3 pointed lobes; shady woodland native for the collector.

 

HERNIARIA, Green Carpet, Rupturewort.  Sun.

 

glabra.  An evergreen creeper with tiny green leaves on trailing stems.  Foliage turns bronze red in winter.  Plants are shallow rooted so need consistent moisture and good soil drainage during the summer months.  Tolerates heavy foot traffic.

 

g. ‘Sea Foam.’  Fabulous new low ground cover with cream-edged green centered leaves.  Moss-like, extremely soft-textured foliage makes a fin small to moderate scale filler between stepping stones.  Tolerates considerable foot traffic.  Excellent in containers. 

 

HESPERIS, Dame's Rocket.  sun/part shade; blooms late spring into summer.

matronalis12-36"; very fragrant blue to lilac flowers, prolific reseeder.

 

HEUCHERA, Coral Bells.  Sun/part shade, blooms May-July; lovely foliage; excellent edger.  Included in this listing are the extraordinary new villosa hybrids.  These plants love the heat and humidity, and surprisingly, even thrive.  Exciting new colors, metallic sheens, and marbled foliage, along with the myriad of improvements on the flowers are just a few of the outstanding features.

 

pulchella, Sandia Mountain Alumroot. A very rare and tiny plant native to only New Mexico. Very cute evergreen 5" tall mounds of  ruffled leaves are topped with wands of little peachy pink flowers. Perfect for rock gardens, small spaces and miniature gardens. Chosen a Plants Select Petite for its outstanding qualities. Evergreen. Tolerant of DRY SHADE.

 

‘Autumn Bride.’  Fountains of pure white flowers begin in late summer and continue until frost. Massive fuzzy lime-green foliage that is nearly evergreen.  Native plant that can take dry or moist shade and a wide variety of conditions.  Good, low maintenance groundcover.  Excellent cut flower.  2' in bloom.

 

‘Berry Smoothie.’  Large round leaves have colors ranging from purple-rose to rose-pink. Has a big bold growth habit with excellent color year round. Height 18-28”.

 

'Big Top Gold.' A robust variety formed from huge curled orange-red, yellow and green leaves displaying the vibrant pink undersides. Creates an imposing mound which can be used to great effect setting off darker coloured plants. 14" tall, 20" wide.

 

‘Black Beauty.’  Dark glossy, ruffled leaves catch the sun from any direction.  Grows 10 inches tall and 16 inches wide.  Flower scapes reach to 24”.  Blooms white in late spring.  Grow in moist to well drained soil in full sun to part shade.  Deer Resistant.

 

‘Caramel.’ Glowing apricot yellow-orange leaves are lobed and fuzzy.  As the summer progresses the leaves turn to soft amber, then transfer to an intense salmon red in fall.  An eastern U.S. native species that is unsurpassed for longevity, and looks good and thrives even in the prolonged heat and humidity.  Wands of white flowers in late summer  Grows 6” tall and 15” wide.

 

‘Christa.’  Young leaves are rosy purple that mature into a peach color. Light pink flowers in midsummer. Height 8-10”.

 

 ‘Dark Chocolate.’ Striking combination of deep chocolate brown leaves with a silver overlay. Creamy pink stems make wonderful cut flowers. Heat and humidity tolerant.

 

'Dew Drop.' Unique color patterns on the foliage which is molted with white with pink veins. Loads of brilliant red flowers top plants. 16" tall, 12" wide.

 

‘Electra.’  Shocking blood-red veins electrify the golden leaves of this startling Heuchera. The red stays while the leaf changes from shades of yellow to chartreuse in the summer and fall. Height 8-12”.

 

‘Encore. New leaves are deep rose-purple with light silvering, darker veins, and vibrant reddish purple undersides.  Mature leaves are rose with a heavy silver overlay and smoky purple veins.  Cream flowers bloom on 18 inch scapes in mid summer.  Reaches 12 inches tall and wide. 

 

‘Fireworks.  An explosion of bright pink flowers top ruffled foliage.

 

‘Fire Chief.’ Mid-sized leaves of glowing wine-red make a gorgeous medium sized mound.  These are topped with bi-colored pink and white flowers that bloom continuously spring, summer and fall. Height 10-15”.

 

‘Frosted Violet.’  A modern masterpiece with an excellent habit.  Burgundy-violet foliage is accented with pronounced deep grape purple veining. The colors intensify in the fall. Like most Heucheras, they benefit from afternoon shade. Flowers resemble stalks of pink seed pearls. Yellow Hostas will provide a stylish accent.  Vigorous.

 

‘Georgia Peach’.’ Bred for heat and humidity.  Huge, peach colored leaves with a showy silver overlay adorn a large, lush habit.  Foliage color intensifies to rose purple with a decorative frosted veil in fall and winter.  Prefers shade to part shade.  Villosa parentage.

 

‘Green Spice.’  Excellent color contrast with large dark gray-edged silver leaves and purple venation.  Cream Flowers. 

 

‘Kassandra.’  Very unique multicolored Heuchera with deep red young foliage transitioning to green, brown, yellow– all in one plant.

 

'Kira Purple Rain Forest.' Features a stunning purple veil with silver-green leaves. Adds great color to the garden, patio, mixed container or pot. The variety is drought & high temperatures tolerant. Grows in a tight clump 12" wide, 6" tall. Part shade.                        

 

‘Lime Marmalade.’  Lime-green to chartreuse ruffled foliage provide multi-seasonal interest. This refreshing color is the perfect contrast plant allowing it to play well with others. Topped by thousands of pure white flowers in Spring. Height 8”.

 

‘Magic Color.’  Very colorful variety with many changes through the season.  Leaves emerge bright green with red veins and gold edges, then go through a unique pink stage before turning silver with purple veins and red edges.  Height 12”.

 

‘Marmalade.’  Rich, shiny, undulating foliage ranging in color from umber to deep sienna.  Showy in all seasons.  Interesting spires of red brown flowers.

 

‘Melting Fire.’  Named for the bright red color of its new foliage in spring. The mature foliage is deep maroon with heavily ruffled edges.  Dark red stems carry a profusion of white flowers in late spring and  early summer.  'Melting Fire' is the winner of the Fleuroselect Novelty Award.

 

‘Midnight Rose.’  Hot pink spots adorn black foliage.  The pink flecks emerge in spring and continue to enlarge and brighten before lightening to cream as the season progresses. 

 

‘Miracle.’  New leaves are chartreuse with a smattering of reddish purple in the center.  Mature leaves are brick red with a chartreuse to gold edge and silver undersides.  Pink flowers rise on 12-14in scapes in mid summer.  Reaches 8-10 inches tall and wide. 

 

‘Obsidian.’  Black, really black, with shiny broad and smooth round leaves. It sets off any bright flower in the garden or container and is actually shocking when grown with gold Creeping Jenny, Lysimachia.

 

'Orange Blush.' Unique colored Heuchera with dark-orange young foliage changing to pale orange when the leaves get mature. 10" tall.

 

‘Palace Purple.’  20"; impressive mahogany-red foliage makes an impact; small white flowers.

 

‘Peach Flambe.’  Bright peach-colored leaves that literally glow in spring, summer and fall, turning to plum in winter.  Large, smooth leaves and flaming red infusions create drama in the garden.  Vigorous plant that produces white flowers on 16” stems.

 

‘Plumb Pudding.’  Thrives in the heat and humidity.  Tight, compact habit with shiny burgundy foliage.  Award winner.

 

‘Plumb Royal.’  Amazing, shiny purple leaves all summer!  Combines well with the silver foliage like 'Silver Mound' Artemisia.  Winter foliage is silver with a purple tint. Wonderful as an accent or en masse.  Pink-white flowers on dark peduncles, excellent vigor, and a mounding, compact habit.

 

'Saturn.' The rounded foliage that forms this decorative mound is patterned with intricate dark veining over a pewter background, and distinguished by a narrow reddish margin. Grows 12" tall and wide.

 

‘Shanghai.’  Tight mounds of silvery-purple leaves set forth white flowers on dark stems. Leaves are attractive all year long; even in winter. Height 12”.

 

‘Silver Blush.’ Magnificent silver foliage shimmers in the garden. Bright pink flowers top this strong and distinctive wonder. 10" tall.

 

‘Southern Comfort.’  Huge cinnamon-peach leaves and a lush habit.  Creamy white flowers erupt in late summer.  Foliage color changes from cinnamon peach to burnished copper to amber.  Heat tolerant.  Reaches 22 inches tall and wide.  Easy to grow in shade to part shade in well drained soil.

 

'Stainless Steel.' The ultimate in metallic foliage! Young 4" leaves emerge silver with a purple flush, becoming clear silver at bloom time. The undersides of the leaves are a rich red-purple. Large white bells from pink buds on wiry 16" stems in late spring to early summer. Mounds are 8" tall, 16" wide.

 

‘Venus.’ Beautiful rounded foliage forms a decorative mound patterned with intricate dark veining over a silver background. White flowers bloom on 15" stems. Part sun, mound grows 12" tall and wide.

 

'Vulcano.' Amber leaves with darker edges are topped with a silver sheen. Wands of pink flowers are irresistible to hummingbirds. Grows to 12".

 

HEUCHERELLA, Foamy Bells, Fairy Bells.  Shade/partial shade.  Blooms May-June and again in fall.  Evergreen foliage makes an excellent groundcover.  Tolerant of tough situations, and even does well in dry shade.  Cross between Tiarella and Heuchera.

 

‘Golden Zebra.’  Bright yellow, feather leaves are boldly marked with dark red. A standout in containers or front and center in the garden. Height 10-18”.

 

‘Sweet Tea.’  Huge cinnamon stars are surrounded by the loveliest orange tea colored boarders. The most intensely colored Heucherella ever! Height 20-27”.

 

‘Thunderbird.’ Red leaves complimented by luminous gold outline around deeply lobed leaves. Extremely tolerant of heat and humidity. Height 9,” sun to shade.
 

HIBISCUS, Rose Mallow.  These glorious plants with impressive large flowers make showy accents.  Can be used as a hedge, and with pruning, large varieties can be kept in the 3-4’ range.  Blooms summer into fall.  They break dormancy very late—sometimes as late as May, sun.

 

lasiocarpus.  Missouri native with 4-5” white or pink flowers with red centers.  Flowers appear in mid-summer. Large fuzzy leaves and a shrub-like.  

 

‘Fantasia.’  Outstanding compact, rounded form. Three lobed maple-cut leaves are thick and compact giving it a fuller effect.  Dinner plate size (8-9” across) lavender flowers are very ruffled.  Prolific bloomer.  3’.

 

‘Kopper King.’  3-5 lobed maple-cut leaves that have consistent copper-red coloring.  The underside of the leaf is orange red.  White flowers have a bright red eye that streaks out through the veination.  The flowers are up to 12” across with some ruffling and overlapping.  3 ½’.

 

‘Lord Baltimore.’  4-5'; 10" brilliant red flowers.

 

'My Valentine.' Deep reddish black buds open to large 8-9”, pure velvety red flowers with overlapping petals, deep veining, and yellow pollen. They are produced at multiple nodes up the stems, extending the bloom time through late summer. A dependable, long blooming, true red flowered selection! Height: 4’, spread: 3 ½-4’.

 

HOUSTONIA caerulea, Bluets.  Charming Missouri native that blooms its head off.  Always covered with light blue starry flowers.  Good groundcover.  Grows in sun or shade.  3-6”.  Found in open woods, meadows and clearings.

 

HYMENOXYS scaposa ‘Prairie Sunshine.’  Bright yellow 3/4 to 1” flowers on 8” leafless scapes on one of the longest blooming seasons for a long standing hardy great plants native.  A very valuable xeric (drought tolerant) garden plant.  Prefers sun.

 

HYPERICUM , St. John’s Wort.  Sun to part shade.

 

calycinum.  Bright yellow flowers in summer on 1’ nearly evergreen plant.

 

calycinum ‘Brigadoon,’ Aaron’s Beard.  You’ll think you found the pot of gold with this golden treasure.  Bright gold puffy flowers and solid yellow leaves brighten up even the darkest spot.  Grows to 15” in sun or part shade.  Native to southern Europe and Turkey.

Perennial Common Name Cross Reference Guide