Blue Mist Flower (Conoclinium coelestinum). Late summer flowering, North American perennial Description: Deep blue, mist-like flowers in late summer and autumn; attractive burgundy stems Habit: Plants grow to 3 feet high and 4-5 feet wide; spreads by underground runners Culture: Prefers full sun to light shade and moist, rich loam; pinch back in early summer for a bushier plant Hardiness: Cold hard to USDA Zone 5 Origin: North America Attributes: Attracts bees and butterflies This handsome North American member of the Aster... - Blue Mist Flower (Conoclinium coelestinum).
Snail Flower (Vigna caracalla). Tender late-summer to fall flowering vineDescription: Clusters of highly fragrant, white and purple flowers flushed with creamy yellow. Buds resemble a corkscrew or snail.Habit: Vines grow to 20 feet in summer or year-round in a greenhouse.Cult... - Snail Flower (Vigna caracalla).
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis). Hardy, North American perennial Description: Brilliant scarlet-red flowers in summer to early autumn Habit: Flower spikes grow to 2-4 feet high from evergreen, 12-inch wide basal clumps of dark, glossy green foliage Culture: This sp... - Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis).
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris). Hardy, spring-flowering, herbaceous perennial Description: Bears striking deep royal purple to pale purple or rarely white flowers followed by silvery plumed seed-heads in early summer Habit: Grows to 12 inches high and wide, form... - Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris).
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata). Description: Hardy herbaceous North American perennial - Yellow ray florets are sometimes tinged red at the base; and reddish-orange central disk florets. Blooms summer through autumn Habit: Grows 2 to 3 feet high and wide. Erect but spreading habit ... - Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata).
Guinea Hen Flower; Checkered Lily (Fritillaria meleagris). Mid-late spring-flowering bulb Description: Charming purple, rose, and white flowers with checkered patterns; flowers nodding and bell-shaped; thin, pale green foliage Habit: Flowering stalks 12-15 inches high Culture: Prefers li... - Guinea Hen Flower; Checkered Lily (Fritillaria meleagris).
Blue Star (Amsonia tabernaemontana). Hardy, late-spring flowering perennialDescription: Clusters of pale blue flowers borne on 3-foot stems; dark green, peach-leaf foliage turns yellow in the fallHabit: Grows up to 3 ft high and wide, vase-shaped Culture: Prefers full ... - Blue Star (Amsonia tabernaemontana).