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Spring Plants (A-C)

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Achillea

#1

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

Agastache

#1

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

Ageratum

4"

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

Ajuga

4"

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

#1, PP

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

Alternanthera

4", 4.5"

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

Alyssum

4"

Alyssum

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

HB, PP

Angelmist

Angelonia angustifolia


Proven for spectacular flower performance in containers or in the landscape. Tolerates heat, dry and wet conditions. Sweetly fragrant flowers attract butterflies and are beautiful in bouquets.


plant in full sun / blooms in early to late summer

Angelonia

4", 4.5", 6", HB, PP

Archangel

Angelonia angustifolia


 Flowers are three times bigger than other varieties with vibrant colors  and lush, dark green foliage. Makes a wonderful cut flower or use in  combinations or containers. 


plant in full sun / blooms in early to late summer

Aquilegia

#1

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

Artemisia

4.5", #1

Silver Brocade

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

Bacopa

Bacopa

4.5", HB

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)

Banana plant

#1

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-Leaf Wax Begonia

Begonia

4"

Bronze-Leaf Wax

Begonia semperflorens


Vibrant blooms cover the bronze foliage of this tender perennial.  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

Dragon Wing Begonia

Begonia

4.5", HB, PP

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-Leaf Wax Begonia

Begonia

4"

Green-Leaf Wax

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

Begonia

HB

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

Begonia

HB

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

Bidens

Bidens

HB

Bidens pilosa


 Easy-care and long-blooming bidens is easy to recognize in garden beds and borders, as well as container gardens. A cheery annual native to areas of southwestern North America, it features golden-yellow daisy-shaped flowers that continue to appear for weeks. 

  

plant in part  sun to part shade / blooms in spring to fall

Blue Daze

Blue Daze

4", 4.5", HB, PP

Hawaiian Blue Eyes

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

4.5", HB, PP

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 

Callibrachoa

Calibrachoa

4.5", 6", HB, PP

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

Canna

#1

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

Catmint

#1

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

Celosia

4", 4.5", 6"

Kelos Fire/ Kelos Lunar/ Kimono Varieties

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

Chenille

HB

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

Citronella

Citronella

4.5", #1, HB, PP

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

Coleus

4", 4.5"

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

Coleus

4", 4.5", PP

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

Coleus

4.5", HB

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

Coloratus

Coloratus

4"

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

Coreopsis

Coreopsis

#1

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

Crocosmia

#1

Coppertips

Crocosmia aurea 


Despite its tropical origin, this vigorous perennial is hardy down to  zone 5 and can stay in the ground year-round, blooming season after season. The lily-like flowers  light up summer garden beds and borders and are especially irresistible  to hummingbirds. Even when not in bloom, their fountain-shaped clumps of spiky foliage offer contrasting form and vertical interest.  


plant in full sun to part sun / blooms in summer

Red Dirt Plants Plant Library

 #1 = 1 gallon pot, HB = 11" hanging basket, PP = 12" patio pot, otherwise, sizes shown are individual pot sizes.  Photos are to show color and texture of foliage and blooms and should not be assumed to represent current appearance or size.   

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