Groundcovers (and a Vine)

I've got quite a few pictures of perennials on here that make great groundcovers, but here are some of the 'true' groundcovers that we carry:

Kamschaticum Sedum did very well this summer in 2" pots. They cover pretty fast, have beautiful star shaped yellow flowers and excellent fall color. (see below)


Kamschaticum Sedum


English Ivy is an old standard that is evergreen and does well in part shade.


Ralph Shugert Vinca is a variegated variety with the typical blue, pinwheel flowers.


Ralph Shugert Vinca


I just had to add this one: Jackmanii Clematis is blooming heavily right now. Clematis is a vine with stunning flowers that are generally (depending on variety) at least 4-5" across, and they will bloom profusely covering the entire plant.

Fall Bloomers etc...

Pink Ripple Thyme is still blooming sporadically, but the plants are incredible (see below). They could easily pass for a 2 gal plant


Pink Ripple Thyme



Hummelo Stachys is a Lamb's Ear that is quite a bit different. It has very showy flowers and smooth, medium green leaves. This is another that is thriving and totally dwarfing the little 1 gallon pot.

Hummelo Stachys


Yet another low, groundcover-type perennial that is doing exceptionally well this year: Georgia Blue Veronica


New England Aster is blooming now (photos above and below). It is a native species which shows in the flower color variations.


New England Aster



Fireworks Goldenrod just keeps getting brighter and brighter. It has such a nice form and gorgeous shot of color for the fall.



Tall Sedum are really blooming nicely right now. Above: Matrona


Neon Sedum


Autumn Fire Sedum with Matrona and Neon in the background

Perennials

Coneflowers are blooming nicely right now, the taller orange variety is Sundown and the shorter variety to the left is Twilight.


Spiderwort is a beautiful and versatile perennial that can tolerate full sun or part shade. This is a golden leaf variety called Sweet Kate (also called Blue and Gold)



Neon Sedum is just starting to show color.



Matrona Sedum is in full bloom with pale pink flowers and purple/green foliage. (Above and below)

Perennial Photos

Here are some photos that have not been posted. All were taken this year at the nursery. Above: Rozanne Geranium


Plumbago (Ceratostigma plumbagoides)



The 'East Gravel'
I love when the flower colors frame and comlpiment each other.


Palace Purple Coral Bells



Meadow Rue (Thalictrum aquilegifolium)



Marcus Meadow Sage.
This is a dwarf variety that stays compact and only get to about 12". The flower color is softer and more on the blue side compared with May Night.



Kamschaticum Sedum
We have recently started carrying flats of this variety and the one below.


John Creech Sedum



Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium)


Meadow Rue (Thalictrum flavum 'Glauca')



Red Carpet (Elizabeth) Sedum



Citronelle Coral Bells


Caramel Coral Bells



Purple Poppy Mallow (Callirhoe involucrata)

Spring Teaser

Nothing much to write about at this time of year, just getting set up. Maybe some spring perennial photos will be a good start.