339 plants in this collection
Grows in clumps that are easily mistaken for grass when the plant is not in flower. Produces several flowers one at a time from a single spathe in spring, summer dormant. (See B&T)
Low growing. It is very showy in the spring with clusters of blue flowers, most with yellow eyes. Plant in sunny location with moist but well drained soil. Easy care.
(To 3') Perennial from moist streamside location. Showy red-orange flowers. A Lobelia relative somewhat like our native Cardinal Flower (Lobelia Cardinalis). Salta Province.
Slender vine. Showy blue to purple flowers in axillary cymes. Scarlet fruit.(See HRT, RIF)Cut back plants after the frost kills the tops. Mound 10 inches of coarse sand over the stubs. Mulch over with pine straw. As weather warms, remove this covering to allow new shoots to emerge. Given rich soil and ample water, these plants will thrive during hot summers.
This vigorous evergreen vine blooms from mid summer to mid fall. The showy star shaped white flowers are tinged with blue and produce a wonderful fragrance. It can grow in sandy soil, clay, or rich gardening soil and can withstand both humid and dry climates. Plant in full or half sun. It is native to Brazil.
As the species, but with variegated foliage.
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This is an evergreen shrub with grayish leaves. Found in sterile dry sands of sandhills and old dunes in SC, GA, FL, and AL. It is unusual being a woody shrub as other goldenrods are herbaceous perennials. Do not plant in shade or in rich or poorly drained soil. Woodlanders may have been first nursery to offer this plant. It bears terminal spikes of yellow goldenrod flowers.
Western variety of Showy Goldenrod recently found growing in deep sandy soil in Aiken County, SC. Smaller leaves than straight species. Blooms mid to late summer.
Very low growing stoloniferous groundcover for sunny location with good soil. Small narrow bright green leaves and small single bright yellow daisy-like flowers borne on stems well above the foliage. From the pampas of Argentina courtesy of Alberto Castillo. Hardy and proving a good plant here.
Indian Pink is a choice perennial for semishaded rich woodland sites with neutral soils. The flowers are borne on the ends of 2 foot stems. Flowers are tubular bright red with yellow throat. A much sought after plant which is not readily available. Native to the southeastern U.S. north to southern Illinois and Missouri.
The leaves and flowers are much larger than the species. Hanging racemes of yellow flowers open in winter.
A new introduction from China. Extremely long, narrow, gracefully hanging foliage. To 10 to 15 feet. Yellow flowers in late winter on drooping racemes. Evergreen at 12 degrees for Ted Stephens at Nurseries Caroliniana in North Augusta, SC.
Larger leaves, earlier blooming and hardier than S. chinensis. (See HRT, DIR)
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Blue Bell Arboretum and Nursery in England tells us: "A lovely rare species introduced from China by Wilson in 1908, Stachyurus chinensis 'Celina' has long, stiffly pendulous, racemes of soft-yellow flowers in spring. The flowers are very pretty and complimented by dark, purple-brown stems. The dark green leaves turn handsome shades of pink, red or orange before falling in autumn. An unusual and exciting garden plant !...Stachyurus chinensis 'Celina' will grow in full sun as long as it is planted in a soil which remains moist all year round. As a general rule of thumb, it is usually a little less demanding in a position with partial shade or dappled sunlight.
This lovely flowering tree in the tea family is native to Japan. It is uncommon but is probably the Stewartia most often seen in cultivation. It is a small to medium size deciduous tree that bears large white flowers with yellow stamens and has attractive exfoliating bark and good yellow to red fall color. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade with irrigation during dry periods. Dirr, Manual of Woody Landscape Plants describes it as " magnificent" and "a worthy tree for the garden". It is hardy and probably best suited in zones cooler than zone 8.
