Perennials

Growing only 6" tall and not much wider this dwarf sweet flag has striking white and green variegation on very narrow foliage. This cutie of a plant will grow in part shade as well as full sun providing there is sufficient moisture. Learn More

Previously considered part of the arum family, sweet flag now has a family of its own, Acoraceae. The 10-12” narrow, sedge-like foliage looks yellow from a distance but on closer inspection there is noticeable irregular green striping along the length of the leaves. Residing in bogs and marshes they will be content near the edge of ponds or streams in part shade to sun. Learn More

A new dark foliage introduction claiming to be shorter than the classic snakeroot selection 'Hillside Black Beauty'. Plants mature 2-3' in height with a familiar display of late season fragrant flowers that emerge pink and fade as they fully open. An excellent option for a promient mid-border location in either full sun or bright shade. Learn More

An exciting new cultivar discovered at Mt. Cuba Center in Greenville, Delaware featuring shadowy blue-green foliage. Like the native woodland baneberry, panicles of white flowers appear in spring eventually developing the characteristic “doll’s eyes” on distinct red pedicels which persist for weeks into the fall. Requires moist, humus rich soils in part sun to light shade. Learn More

The common name, doll’s eyes, refers to the shiny white berries that resemble the china eyes once used in doll making. These berries are supported by deep crimson pedicels. Native to rich eastern woodland forests, this 1-2’ perennial also offers dissected foliage above which creamy-white, fragrant flowers float from May to June. Berries are great to look at but be cautious as they are poisonous if ingested. Learn More

Is this an Actaea pachypoda impersonater? Well no; but it is a white fruited form of red baneberry. This 15-20" is native to parts of both eastern and western United States and has coarsely toothed foliage with fragrant white flowers in spring. The fruit carrying pedicels are green or brown, A. pachypoda pedicels are pink to red. The fruit appear green at first, then white by mid to late summer, persisting until late fall. Prefers consistent moisture in fertile soil and shade. Learn More

Great plant for seasonal appeal. The 2-3' tall stems are highlighted by bright gold leaves. In the summer, dense, 4" spikes of lavender-blue flowers are a striking contrast to the foliage. Grow in full sun to part shade in average to dry soils. A 2003 Perennial Plant of the Year selection. Learn More

A slow growing, compact form of Agave victoriae-regina which matures into a tight, 1' x 1' , symmetrical plant that displays unusual white leaf markings. This selection found at Yucca Do Nursery in Giddings, Texas. As with all agaves, good drainage in full sun is required. Learn More

An herbaceous succulent forming a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves reaching 16" in length. During the months of June-August a 4-5' flower stalk displays 1" fragrant pale-yellow green blossoms. Performs best in full sun with poor to average soils and good drainage. Learn More