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Phormium cookianum subsp. hookeri 'Tricolor'
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ca$ 4.15 |
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| Tall stalks, from 2-3m (6-10ft) in height, will emerge in the early to mid summer on established mature plants. The candelabra-like stalks sport yellow and orange upright blooms, which are followed by semi-pendent shiny black twisted seedpods. |
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Primula prolifera
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ca$ 4.15 |
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| This rosette-forming evergreen Candelabra primrose bears up to 7 whorls of up to a dozen salverform fragrant golden yellow flowers. Height and spread 24 inches. |
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Puya berteroniana
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ca$ 4.15 |
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| This bromeliad bears terminal rosettes of lance-shaped , dark green leaves that are white and scaly underneath. In summer, the plant bears pyramidal panicles of aqua-turquoise flowers with orange stamens. Height to 6 feet, spread 10 feet. Suits a desert or alpine garden. |
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Lobelia bridgesii
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ca$ 4.25 |
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| This upright perennial produces racemes of showy pink, funnel shaped flowers in late summer. Height around 2 feet. |
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Lobelia tupa
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ca$ 4.25 |
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| Growing up to 2m (6ft) high and as wide, this perennial has large felted light grey-green leaves and impressive flower spiked covered in hooked red bloom, which are a particular favourite of humming birds. Given a sunny site with excellent drainage and room to grow, this lobelia will make an impact... |
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Maianthemum racemosum
Syn. Smilacena racemosa
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ca$ 4.25 |
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| Woodland perennial with prominently-veined leaves along arching stems. Bears panicles of creamy-white flowers in mid-spring, followed by green berries that often ripen to red. Height to 3 feet. |
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Meconopsis betonicifolia
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ca$ 4.25 |
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| This is the legendary blue flowered poppy that many experienced gardeners seek out. While the moist cool climate of the southern British Columbian coast suits them well, gardeners in Edmonton, Canada (cold continental winters) to Australia (subtropical climate) have had success in growing and... |
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Mirabilis jalapa
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ca$ 4.25 |
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| This bushy perennial bears fragrant red, pink, magenta or yellow flowers, some striped, in early to late summer. Flowers open in late afternoon-- hence the name 'four o'clocks.' Height 36 inches; spread 12 inches. |
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Penstemon heterophyllus 'Zuri blau'
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ca$ 4.35 |
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| This drought-tolerant, herbaceous perennial bears blue-violet flowers in midsummer. Height 24 inches; spread 16 inches. Attracts bees, butterflies. |