Sun-Loving Plants

Echinacea (Coneflowers) - These radiant blooms are irresistible to pollinators and human flower lovers as well! :)  Just seeing their vibrant petals in shades of cream, yellow, orange, red and pink/purple can instantly brighten your mood. And you'll be really happy to learn that if you give them full sun,  coneflowers require little care. They tolerate heat, drought, poor soils and cold winters.  Boom time is mid summer to fall. In the fall, birds love their cone-shaped flower heads and will feast on the seeds.  Number available: SOLD OUT

Columbine - One of the true delights of spring, this enchanting flower adds a touch of ethereal beauty to the landscape. The unique dangling blooms have curving spurs that resemble fairy wings, and these hold nectar that  can nourish hummingbirds, bees, and moths early in the season when few other flowers are blooming. Despite its delicate appearance, Columbine is a low maintenance plant. They are spring bloomers and will die back in the heat of summer, but will happily return the next season!  Number available: 2 pink

Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisies) - Like sunshine in floral form, these flowers radiate positivity with their dazzling white petals and golden-yellow centers. I bet you can't gaze at a Shasta Daisy without smiling! These  amazing, sun-loving plants are incredibly versatile, whether planted in borders, mixed with other perennials, or showcased in containers, they will adapt and thrive. Their nectar-rich blooms provide a valuable food source for pollinators. Bloom time is late spring/summer.  Number available: 3

Sedum Autumn Joy - So...there are a gazillion kinds of sedum and I love them all, but one of the reasons I love this particular sedum is.....it's August.....a lot of plants are looking spent or have finished blooming altogether. But this one? This one is just getting cranked up! Its foliage has stood out in the garden all spring and summer long, a pretty jade-green. But starting in late-summer into fall, this plant will regale you with beautiful rosy-pink clusters of blooms that deepen in color as the season progresses, and become a hub for pollinators.  What's not to love? :)  Number available: 2

Hybrid Daylilies - Beautiful, diverse, prolific, and resilient, these sun-loving plants are simply amazing!  Non-invasive (unlike inferior predecessors that pre-date hybrid types),  the clump grows larger every year but never becomes aggressive. They come in a dazzling array of colors, shapes, and sizes. We have a full selection, so much so that daylilies have their own page! Click here to see the available varieties for 2024. Number available:  20+

Blackberry Lilly - You'll be captivated by this delightful sun-loving plant! The exotic tiny orange flowers feature red speckles and sway on tall stems. And although called "lily," it is actually in the Iris family, as you will see by its characteristic foliage. The clusters of summer blooms give way to unique seed pods that look just like blackberries, bringing fall interest to the garden and munchies for birds!! Thomas Jefferson planted Blackberry Lilies at Monticello in the 1800's and the descendants still grow and bloom today. In fact, our lilies were propagated from Monticello seeds!  Number available: 1

Monarda (Bee Balm) - This charismatic native plant's unique "spikey hair" bloom brings an air of whimsey and fun to the garden. But there's more! Bee Balm  is a pollinator magnet! Our fuzzy friends absolutely cannot resist it (hence its name)  but it also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Also, if you leave the seed heads on in winter, birds will feast on them.  A member of the mint family, Bee Balm will spread somewhat, so give it some room. However, unlike some other forms of mint, it is easy to pull the creepers once or twice a season. It's totally worth it to have this raucous beauty in the garden.   Number available: SOLD OUT

Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker) - This quirky plant is nature's own pyrotechnic display, with flowers that light the landscape with hues of fiery reds, oranges, and yellows. This resilient bloomer will intermittently form spikes from spring right up until fall! While it demands attention with its bold form, it's easy to grow and won't need much of  your attention to stay beautiful!  You'll also find its flowers a bustling hub of activity for pollinators. Originating in South Africa, it has been cultivated in gardens since the 17th century!  Number available: 3

Yarrow - I used to love picking these as a child, and there is so much to love about this wonderful native plant! Its fern-like foliage forms a dense mound of greenery, providing a lush backdrop for the delicate clusters of flowers. Each bloom is a tiny masterpiece, attracting bees and butterflies and other beneficial insects. Drought tolerant and requiring low maintenance, yarrow is also a versatile herb with a long history of medical and culinary uses. Fossils of yarrow pollen have even been found in Neanderthal burial caves! Bloom time is summer till fall.  Number available: 3 white/light pink