Centaurea scabiosa
This perennial, purple-flowered relative of the cornflower is a British native and good for using in wildflower plantings. In the wild, it is usually found in dry, chalky, grassy fields and rough ground, but is tolerant of a wide range of soils. ... [... more]
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Believing in Ourselves 2009 Desk Calendar
 Believing in Ourselves Desk Calendar: The Believing in Ourselves calendar is a perennial favorite among women. Providing a daily quotation from some of the world's most respected women, this calendar delights and inspires the entire year throu [... more]
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Corydalis ochroleucha
This is an unusual, evergreen clump-forming perennial with light green leaves. Delicate-looking creamy white flowers held in small bunches are produced from late spring through to summer. Plants self seed freely. Find out how to grow Corydalis ... [... more]
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Phlox paniculata
There are 67 species of phlox, including annuals and shrubs. This species is an erect herbaceous perennial with oval or lance-shaped leaves. Clusters of flowers appear from summer to mid-autumn, from white to deep lilac. This elegant perennial is ... [... more]
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Alstroemeria aurea
Native to Chile, this is vigorous perennial bears golden-orange flowers that give masses of colour in the border in early summer and a supply of valuable cut-flowers. The plants are quick to spread. Once they have exceeded their allotted space, ... [... more]
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Phormium tenax
This striking perennial from New Zealand holds the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM), which is for plants of outstanding excellence. It makes a tall clump of spiky, upright, dark green leaves which are ... [... more]
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Penstemon 'Andenken an Friedrich Hahn'
Previously known as 'Garnet'. Penstemons are superb value they are perennials with the flower power of bedding plants, but can be left permanently in the ground, at least in areas without severe winter weather. Elsewhere take cuttings in late ... [... more]
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Penstemon heterophyllus 'Heavenly Blue'
Find out how to grow Penstemon heterophyllus 'Heavenly Blue' Penstemons are better known as summer-flowering border perennials, but the genus includes a few woody shrublets which are perfect for rock gardens and front-of-border positions. P. ... [... more]
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RUSH 2009 Wall Calendar
RUSH Wall Calendar: This wall calendar marks the fourth year of publication for these perennial rockers and their rabid fan base. [... more]
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Aquilegia bertolonii
A very pretty perennial useful for the rockery or front of the border with dark green, glaucous foliage, and attractive blue flowers in early summer. Find out how to grow Aquilegia bertolonii Common Name: Columbine Species: bertolonii Genus: ... [... more]
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Agave americana
The Century Plant, as it is sometimes known, eventually forms an enormous rosette of stiff, dangerously pointed leaves. It is a succulent border perennial that does not develop permanent woody stems, and is regarded by many as an indoor or ... [... more]
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Lathyrus latifolius 'White Pearl'
Find out how to grow Lathyrus latifolius 'White Pearl' Common Name: Everlasting Pea Cultivar: 'White Pearl' Despite its lack of scent, this perennial relative of the sweet pea is justifiably popular for its masses of pure white flowers. One of ... [... more]
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