This mound-forming evergreen perennial has fern-like foliage and produces a succession of bright yellow blooms from late spring through summer. Self seeds freely. Height 16 inches; spread 12 inches.
This tuberous perennial has triangular to heart-shaped, patterned leaves and bears reflexed flowers in shades of pink to maroon in autumn prior to the leaves. Height is 4-5 inches.
This wonderful garden plant comes from a crossing of <b><i>Crocosmia aurea</b></i> with <b><i>C. pottsii</b></i> and the seed produce plants with characteristics ranging between the two parents.
Large clump-forming perennial with pleated green leaves and bright red flowers borne in arching spikes on wiry stems in midsummer. Height 3-4 feet. Grow at the edge of a shrub border or in a herbaceous border. Makes an excellent cut flower.
This spreading subshrub has terminal lance-shaped green leaves and bears green flowers in cymes surrounded by white bracts in spring. The flowers are followed by bright red, spherical fruit. Height 6 inches; spread indefinite. Suits a woodland garden or use as groundcover.
This late-flowering herbaceous perennial has gray-green foliage and bears panicles of small, star-shaped heavily scented white flowers from summer to fall, followed by attractive seedheads. Requires support (reaches 3-6 feet).
What can we say? These are the real deal. Having baked potatoes anytime soon? Then you'll need a patch of these little treasures. Also makes an excellent garden plant.
This classic salad-green (young foliage) or cooked vegetable has fallen by the wayside in recent years, since it is not easily cultivated in large commercial operations, but still has much to offer to the home or cottage gardener.
