This perennial sweet pea forms clumps and is not invasive like some of its relatives. The small purple flowers emerge in early spring and develop tones of blue as they age. In warmer regions this plant may require some shade from direct sun.
Despite its common name it flowers from April to May. Leucojum aestivum was named the county flower of Berkshire following a 2002 survey by the wild flower and plant conservation charity Plantlife. It was once common in the Loddon Valley, hence its alternative name of the 'Loddon Lily' .Bulbous...
This perennial has linear, grass-like leaves and bears spikes of purple flowerheads in autumn. The flower buds open from the top down, unlike most plants. Height 32 inches; spread 24 inches.
This perennial has much to offer - The tufts of grass-like leaves give rise to dense spikes of mauve to lavender coloured flowers in the early summer. The unusual trait is that the buds open from the top down, quite the opposite of most plants. Add to that the dramatic appearance of the dried...
This evergreen perennial has strap-like green leaves and bears saucer-shaped white flowers in spring and summer. This easy-care plant is drought-tolerant once established. Height and spread to 3 feet.
This upright, clump-forming perennial has strap-shaped leaves in shades of orange, yellow and green and bears white, iris-like flowers in clusters at the top of stems in spring. Drought-tolerant. Height 15 inches; spread 28 inches.
Bulbous perennial with whorled, lanceolate leaves. In July-August bears flowers with tepals that are yellow-orange to reddish-orange, stongly reflexed and with spots in the centers. Height 5-6 feet.
