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Large, long-lasting brilliant orange flowers over a long bloom season make this easy-care selection a showstopper for beds and borders. Glossy green foliage and upright, tiered and slightly open habit is great for use in beds, along walkways, and in containers, where it may provide nearly year-round color in frost-free climates. USDA Zone: 9 –Continue reading “Orange Monkey Flower”

Daisy-like flowers have a coppery cone center surrounded by drooping snow white petals. A magnet for butterflies. Fabulous native plant for wild gardens or prairie meadows. Equally good in traditional beds, borders and containers. Hardy perennial. USDA Zone: 3-9 Light Needs: Full Sun Water Needs: Water regularly in extreme heat for best performance. Requires lessContinue reading “White Swan Coneflower”