Spring Plants (A-C)

Yarrow 

Achillea millefolium

Fragrant, ferny foliage complements attractive flowers in a mix of rich colors.  Ideal for butterfly gardens and beautiful in both formal and informal settings.  Tolerant of dry, poor soil.

plant in full sun / blooms in early to late summer

Hyssops

Agastache

Dense, vibrant spikes of tubular flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.  Delightful plant is ideal near walkways or windows or as an addition to containers. 

plant in full sun / blooms in summer

Floss Flower

Ageratum houstonianum

This ever-popular annual bears vibrant flower clusters that attract butterflies.  A colorful addition to flower gardens, deck or patio containers, or window boxes and baskets.

plant in full sun / blooms in late spring to late fall

Bugleweed

Ajuga reptans

Beautiful flower spikes attract hummingbirds to the garden.  Vigorous, spreading plants make a superb ground cover for difficult situations, such as rock gardens, dry shade or on slopes.

plant in sun or shade / blooms in spring

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

Known for its healing properties, the gel-like substance from these leaves is used for everything from skin conditioners to hair rinses.  Individual leaves may be used as needed.

plant in full to partial sun

Joseph's Coat

Alternanthera

Colorful foliage in various patterns creates a striking contrast when combined with blooming plants.  Lovely in bog gardens, at water's edge or in shallow water.  Prefers moist soil, but is adaptable.

plant in full to partial sun / blooms in early to late summer

Lobularia maritima

Low-growing carpet teems with the tiniest of flowers!  A versatile annual equally effective spilling over the rims of containers, filling in cracks between flagstones or blanketing garden's edge.

plant in full to partial sun / blooms in spring to midfall.

Angelonia angustifolia

 One of the best container plants for hot, sunny spots, Angelonia produces beautiful spikes of mauve, purple, pink, blue, or white flowers all summer long. Makes a wonderful cut flower or use in  combinations or containers. 

plant in full sun / blooms in early to late summer

Columbine

Aquilegia vulgaris

Columbine plants have an airy appearance, with small, rounded leaves and tall flower  stalks that hold the blooms above the foliage. The mid-spring blooms  fill the void between spring bulbs and peak garden season. Aquilegia's bell-shaped flowers are popular with hummingbirds, bees, and gardeners. 

plant in part shade to part sun / blooms in spring

Thrift, Sea Pinks

Armeria pseudarmeria 

 Small round flower clusters are held on short stiff stems over a tidy mat of grassy, evergreen foliage. Its compact size makes it perfect for rock  gardens, containers, and the front of the border. Plant in large groups  to add eye-catching form and texture to your landscape. 

plant in part to full sun / blooms in spring to early summer

Artemisia stelleriana

Outstanding plant for the rock garden or at garden's edge.  Use for striking contrast with vibrant colors or as a cool complement to blues and pinks.  Tolerant of poor, dry soil.

plant in full sun / blooms in early summer

 Trachelospermum asiaticum 

 Asiatic jasmine, also known as Asian star jasmine or yellow star  jasmine, is a versatile ground cover or climbing plant with fragrant  flowers that attract songbirds. A warm climate staple, Asiatic jasmine  is happy in partial shade but prefers full sun, growing just fine in  many types of soils as long as they are well-draining.  

plant in full sun / blooms in spring and summer

Waterhyssop

Sutera

Cascading sprays of tiny flowers cover mounded plants.  An airy filler in combination plantings or mixed containers, hanging baskets or as a small-scale ground cover.

plant sun or partial shade / blooms in early summer to early fall

Banana Plant

Musa

Add tropical flair to the perennial garden!  With plenty of space, ample sunshine and rich, well-drained soil, you can enjoy the beauty of exotic banana trees in your yard season year after year.

plant in partial sun to shade / blooms in summer

Bronze Wax Leaf

Begonia semperflorens

Vibrant blooms cover the bronze foliage of this annual.  Superb heat tolerance!  Perfect for combo pots and containers, also makes a bold display when planted in large groups.

plant in sun or partial sun / blooms in early to late summer

Canary Wings

Begonia x hybrida 

Canary Wings offers a unique look on a plant that has become a staple in  gardens around the world! Canary Wings has bright foliage that changes  from yellow to bright chartreuse throughout the season on a plant that  continues to perform all summer long. A great option for shade baskets.                     

plant in partial sun to shade / blooms in spring and summer

Dragon Wing

Begonia hybrid

Easy to grow!  Versatile!  Loves hot and cool!  Beautiful foliage full of rich red or pink blooms that flower all summer long. Plant in baskets, containers and beds for long-lasting color.

plant in sun or shade / blooms in spring to fall

Green Wax Leaf

Begonia semperflorens

Vibrant blooms cover the bright foliage of this tender perennial.  Perfect for combo pots and containers, also makes a bold display when planted in large groups.

plant in sun or partial sun / blooms in early to late summer

Groovy

Begonia boliviensis

A highly versatile plant, Groovy performs extremely well in pots, window boxes or hanging baskets, as well as in urban gardens, and 

perfectly satisfies flower and garden lovers. 

plant in sun or shade / blooms in spring to fall

Viking Explorer

Begonia x hybrida

 This trailing begonia “explores” the garden by spreading and spilling its  branches over the edges of hanging baskets and containers. Prolific  rose-colored flowers stand out against the glossy green foliage and do  so all season long. It has a strong tolerance to heat & many  diseases, as well as both wet & dry conditions.  

plant in sun or partial sun / blooms in spring to fall

Golden Empire

Bidens ferulifolia 

An exciting new generation of Bidens with a unique, compact, upright  habit. Abundant, cheerful, golden yellow flowers arrive early and  continue flowering all season. Beautiful annual color for window boxes,  mixed containers, or flower borders.  

plant in sun or partial sun / blooms in spring to fall

Evolvulus glomeratus

Grows quickly and provides new flowers on a daily basis. Lovely blue blooms with white centers cover the thick foliage all summer. Wonderful for combination plantings.

plant in sun or partial shade / blooms in late spring to early fall

Caladium bicolor

 This is an “old-fashioned” plant, having been in cultivation in Europe  since the late 1700’s, used for its dramatic foliage. The leaves  generally have prominently colored midribs, contrasting margins, and  patterns including mottled, veined and striped, in various combinations  and shades of green, white, pink, rose and/or red. There are no stems;  the leaves are borne on long petioles which arise directly from the  underground tuber. 

plant in shade or partial sun 

Million Bells

Calibrachoa

Famous for its tiny, petunia-like flowers and mounded, trailing habit.  Ideal in baskets or mixed containers where it can be allowed to spill over the container edge.

plant in partial to full sun / blooms in early to late summer

Cannova 30-48" Tall

Canna x generalis

Compact, vigorous, bushy plants have large, attractive banana-like leaves that make them highly ornamental, even when not in

bloom. Bright, lily-like flowers are produced in abundance on these versatile plants. Gives a tropical feel to borders and beds, or containers on patios, decks and porches. Hardy zone 8-11.

plant in full sun / blooms in early to late summer

Catmint

Nepeta faassenii

Beautiful flowers complement fragrant silver leaves and attract butterflies.  Lovely in the herb garden or flower garden, or as a small-scale ground cover.

plant in partial sun / blooms in summer to fall

Celosia cristata / Celosia plumosa

Colorful cockscomb-type flowers or feathery plumes rise above dwarf plants.  Wonderful contrast of color and texture between bold foliage and bright flowers.

plant in full or partial sun / blooms in early to late sum

Bachelor's Button, Mountain Cornflower

Centaurea montana 

Centaurea montana is a variable but attractive plant native to  the mountain meadows and woodlands of continental Europe. It typically  has grey-green, lance-shaped leaves and large, deep blue or violet  flowers, borne in early summer. It grows best in a moisture-retentive  soil in sun or partial shade. 

plant in sun to part shade/ blooms spring to early summer

Firetail

Acalypha hispida 

Long pendulous tassels of fuzzy blooms on arching branches, perfect in hanging baskets or containers.  A novel plant that is sure to attract attention. 

plant in partial to full sun / blooms continually inside

Mosquito Plant

Citronella

A scented leaf geranium with foliage that exudes a fresh lemony fragrance that repels mosquitoes.  Lovely in decorative containers or planted in the garden.

plant in partial sun to shade / blooms in midspring to fall

Shade Coleus

Solenostemon scutellarioides

Foliage so colorful and interesting there's no need for flowers!  Plant alone in the garden or in decorative containers for spectacular color contrast.

plant in partial sun to shade

Sun Coleus

Solenostemon scutellarioides

Beautiful, vibrantly colored foliage plants with leaves that may be solid-colored, bicolored or patterned.  Plants grow to be shrublike if given proper care and are great for mass planting and containers.

plant in full sun

Trailing Coleus

Solenostemon scutellarioides

A beautiful foliage plant that produces richly colored leaves perfect when used in contrast or in harmony with other plants.  Outstanding in hanging baskets or containers.

plant in partial sun

Purple Wintercreeper

Euonymus fortunei

Deep green summer foliage becomes an attractive purple shade in winter.  Excellent for making a graceful transition between gardens and natural areas of the landscape.

plant in partial sun or shade

Tickseed

Coreopsis hybrid

These abundantly blooming plants produce daisy-like flowers that attract butterflies and songbirds.  Native prairie-types may be tall; cultivated varieties may be more compact. 

plant in full sun / blooms in late spring to early fall

Cosmos sulphureus 

 Designed for resilience, these upright plants boast an exceptional  tolerance for heat and drought, making them ideal for gardeners seeking  low-maintenance vibrancy. With a height and width ranging between 12-18  inches, they’re perfect for both container gardening and landscape  layouts. As the seasons transition from summer into autumn, you’ll be  enchanted by its continuous blooming pattern, accentuated by feathery,  fern-like foliage. 

plant in full sun to part sun / bloom