Large green flowers with white throats open above clumps of magnificent matt green foliage, with spathes that are more funnel-shaped than flared, and with an attractive twist that makes them a must for flower arrangers. These superb plants, which are slightly larger than the species, grow well in deeply prepared soil kept moist in summer and they will also thrive in deep mud! ... Learn More

A curious and attractive shrub in the rue family. Sprays of greeny-yellow flowers in spring later produce bright red berries amidst shiny aromatic leaves. Enormous thorns are produced on the old wood. ... Learn More

This bizarre but lovely plant has white lily-like flowers, and two-pronged, greenish-yellow glands on each petal. Although it bears grass-like leaves, it is not a true grass, but surprisingly belongs to the trillium family, Melanthiaceae and has a wide distribution throughout North America ... Learn More

A superb blend of attractive, fully double, pom-pom like flowers, specially selected for their wide range of bright colours. 2 inches wide, and 18-20inches tall, they are stunning in borders or as a cut flower. This outstanding annual, in a mixture of dark red, pink, purple, and white is always prized for its profuse display of stunning summer flowers. It positively thrives in sunny areas and is an ideal annual for the beginner and is perfect for the cutting border. Hint: A second sowing in mid-summer, ensures continued flowering into the autumn. ... Learn More

Zizia aurea is one of those natives that every garden should have. It is fairly easy to grow and, although short-lived, will self-seed and persist in many sun/soil situations. Zizia is an important plant to a number of short-tongued insects that are able to easily reach the nectar in the small yellow flowers. Golden Alexanders have a long bloom time, giving the garden some well-deserved early color for several weeks in late spring to early summer when many other plants have not yet flowered. Also called Golden Zizia, Golden Alexanders will tolerate a lot of shade but prefer full sun or light shade. ... Learn More