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 species prefers moist soil and full sun to part shade Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 3 Origin: North America Attributes: Rain garden, Deer resistant, Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds Jefferson Documented The brilliant scarlet-colored... - Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis).
Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica). Hardy, North American herbaceous perennial Description: Bright blue flowers in dense clusters, mid to late summer Habit: Flower spikes grow 2-3 feet high Culture: Prefers full sun to part shade and humus rich, moist garden loam; ... - Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica).
'Couleur Cardinal' Tulip (Tulipa gesneriana cv.). Hardy, early-mid spring-flowering tulip Deep scarlet, single flowers stained bluish-red at the base of each petal with contrasting blue-green foliage10 bulbs per bag. This single-flowered, fragrant tulip dates to 1845 and is still w... - 'Couleur Cardinal' Tulip (Tulipa gesneriana cv.).
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).
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).
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: Pr... - Blue Mist Flower (Conoclinium coelestinum).