Native to Southern China and Japan, the Cape Jasmine is a large evergreen shrub with thick, lustrous, lance-shaped, dark-green leaves and extremely fragrant white flowers. Blooming throughout the year in warm climates, where temperatures do not fall below 60℉, this plant blooms in late spring to early summer in cooler climates. It is toxic to […]

Lobelia Cardinalis, commonly known as Cardinal flower, is one of the most breathtaking native perennials you can grow. With its tall, upright spikes packed with brilliant cardinal-red flowers, this moisture-loving beauty puts on a performance that hummingbirds and gardeners never forget. Those vivid red blooms look almost electric in the landscape, especially when sunlight filters […]

Dianthus, commonly known as Carnation, is a genus of about 300 species of flowering plants, including annuals, evergreen perennials, or subshrubs with narrow, usually silvery-grey leaves and showy flowers with notched petals. Most carnation varieties have fragrant flowers in shades of pink, red, or white. A strong performer, this carnation is perfect for the sunny […]

Catchfly is a perennial plant with eye-catching, rounded clusters of bright pink flowers in mid or late summer. Native to Europe, catchfly has escaped gardens and naturalized in most of the US.  It grows up to 12-18 inches tall and 6-9 inches wide. It is pest-free and low-maintenance. Once established, this eye-catching beauty is also […]

Cattleya orchids, often called the “queen of orchids,” are among the world’s most popular and widely recognized orchids. They belong to the family Orchidaceae, one of the largest and most diverse plant families on earth. Renowned for their large, showy, and fragrant flowers, Cattleyas are a favourite among orchid enthusiasts.  They have a sympodial growth […]

Chamaemelum nobile, commonly known as Chamomile, is a mat-forming perennial boasting finely divided, aromatic leaves and masses of small daisy-like flowers throughout the summer and into early fall. The feathery foliage exudes a ripe apple scent when bruised.  The flower of this plant is harvested and dried to make Chamomile tea. Gather the flowers when […]

Delicate pink and white blooms with graceful petals, perfect for adding timeless spring beauty to gardens.

Cichorium intybus, commonly known as Chicory, is a blue-flowered perennial plant of the family Asteraceae. Native to Europe and introduced into the US late in the 19th century. Its leaves are eaten as a vegetable or in a salad. The plant is grown as fodder or a herbage crop for cattle. Chicory has a long, […]

Chinese lantern is a clump-forming perennial with soft green, heart-shaped leaves and slender, upright stems. Small, white nodding flowers bloom quietly under the foliage in early to midsummer. The real show starts later when each flower gives way to an inflated papery calyx that swells and ripens to glowing orange.  This plant grows 2-3 feet […]