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G. Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii ‘Alba’
(White Turk’s Cap)
Perennial / Sun, Partial Shade, Shade / 48” x 48” / Zone 6-10
Origin: S US to S America Family: Malvaceae
$7.95
#495
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The red and pink varieties of Turk’s Cap have performed so wonderfully well in
our garden that you can imagine how excited we were to add yet another color of
this terrific and versatile plant. This gleaming white form holds the same qualities
of attractiveness and stellar performance as its warmer hued counterparts. An
outstanding combination is created when the white and red varieties of Turk’s Cap
are planted together. The small edible fruit these plants produce is enjoyed by a
number of species of birds. We consider them perennials in our garden though they
are actually die-back shrubs or what some gardeners refer to as woody perennials.
H. Malvaviscus ‘Pam Puryear’ (Pink Turk’s Cap)
Perennial / Sun to Partial Shade / 48” x 48” / Zone 6b-10
Origin: Hybrid Family: Malvaceae
$7.95
#366
LPB
Yet another outstanding plant introduced by our friend, Texas Plantsman Greg Grant.
This beautiful peachy pink Turk’s Cap was created by crossing the red M. arboreus
var. drummondi with a pink form of M. arboreus. The result is a fabulous new woody
stemmed perennial for zones 6b and 7, and a terrific flowering shrub for zones 8 and
south. Greg named his new creation for the late Pam Puryear of Navasota, Texas. She
was one of the original Texas Rose Rustlers and is credited for finding and preserving
many antique roses. This new and novel colored plant is winter hardy in our Stillwater
garden where it gets its share of hummingbird action in both full sun and shade.
I. Manettia cordifolia (Red Firecracker Vine)
Perennial vine / Sun / up to 10’ / Zone 6-10
Origin: South America Family: Rubiaceae
$8.96
#559
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A plant that I’m sure will greatly rise in popularity in our area over the coming
years is Red Firecracker Vine. This little South American vine has survived
several cold winters in our garden while proving to be quite a desirable
plant. It flowers for several weeks from late summer through fall with its glowing
bright red-orange tubular blooms that the hummingbirds absolutely love. An
attractive and well-behaved vine with small leaves, it will fit well into any garden.
Be sure to order early as this rarely offered gem will sell out pretty quick.
J. Manfreda virginica (Woodland Agave)
Native Perennial / Sun to Partial Shade / 12” x 12” / Zone 6-10
Origin: East & Southeast US, Mexico Family: Agavaceae
$6.98
#320
LPB
There aren’t a lot of plants that can tolerate both shade and drought, making woodland
agave a valuable choice for those areas of the landscape. The interesting
leaves are another great reason to grow this native perennial succulent. It forms a
low clump of sword-shaped, but not overly sharp, rosette of green leaves and depending
on its genetics, beautiful redish purple spots or blotches. Its flowers are not
showy but unique. They form on a stalk that rises four to six feet above the leaves
and are a greenish yellow to brownish color. Hummingbirds are attracted to these
blooms that have a heavy fragrance that has been compared to that of Tuberose to
which it is closely related. Woodland Agave is drought tolerant but appreciates
supplemental moisture during dry times and can handle regular moderate irrigation.
K. Manihot esculenta ‘Variegata’ (Variegated Tapioca)
Tropical Color / Sun to Partial Shade / 40” x 40” /
Origin: Brazil Family: Euphorbiaceae
A highly coveted plant that we are always quick to sell out of, Variegated Tapioca
seems to be an instant favorite to all who discover it. This tropical has electrifying
foliage with large palmately divided leaves streaked green and creamy yellowish
with glowing deep red petioles. It is definitely one of the most attractive of all
variegated plants. It grows exceptionally well in hot steamy summers, performing
great in full sun or light shade. Variegated Tapioca is best grown as an ornamental
rather than attempting to prepare anything edible from its poisonous plant parts.
L. Marshallia caespitosa (Barbara’s Buttons)
Native Perennial / Sun to Partial Shade / 16” x 16” / Zone 5-10
Origin: Central, South and SE US Family: Asteraceae
$11.88
#241
GAL
$6.98
#102
LPB
Native plant experts everywhere agree that Barbara’s Buttons is an exceptional and
garden worthy perennial. It is a very tidy and refined native plant that fits well in
the front of the border or in a rock garden. In mid spring it sends up white Scabios
a-like flower heads atop 12-18” stalks from a rosette of attractive strap-like leaves.
The “buttons” are daisies without rayflorets, or petals, instead consisting of unique
frilly disk florets that are very showy. Sweetly fragrant, the blooms work well as
cutflowers, are relished by butterflies, and when seed is formed, provide food for
finches and other small birds. This is a pretty but tough plant, tolerant of a wide
range of soil types and moisture regimes, growing well in full sun or partial shade.
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