 Prairie Mallows - Else Heugh Price:
8.05 Nature Hills Nursery, Inc.
The Prairie Mallows Else Heugh, 'Sidalcea', is a 2 to 4 foot-tall
perennial that bears showy spikes of 2-inch-wide pink frilled
flowers. Great cottage-garden plant that has the look of mini
Hollyhocks, but not the dominating height or aggressive
self-seeding. Long blooming seasons makes this a favorite in a mixed
perennial border. Slender and upright, the prairie mallow is not
extravagantly showy, but it's pretty enough in sunny beds. It has
generous blooms, flowering for weeks in midsummer; naturalizes
easily. It has average water needs but don't overwater. They require
partial shade. You'll love the long-flowering plants in your summer
garden. This is an old-fashioned flower that everyone loves.
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 Prairie Mallows Collection Price:
19.52 Nature Hills Nursery, Inc.
The Prairie Mallows Collection, contains 3 plants; 1 each of
'Brilliant', 'Candida' and 'Elsie Heugh'. Growing 2 to 4 foot-tall,
these perennials bears showy spikes of 2-inch-wide flowers. This
Collection would be great for a cottage-garden. With the look of
mini Hollyhocks, this Collection does not have the dominating height
or aggressive self-seeding. Long blooming seasons makes this a
favorite in a mixed perennial border. Slender and upright, these
prairie mallows are not extravagantly showy, but as a group, they
are beautiful in garden beds. They require partial shade and average
watering. You'll love the long-flowering plants in your summer
garden. This is an old-fashioned flower that everyone loves.
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 Primula - Francesca Price: 17.25 Nature Hills
Nursery, Inc.
The Primula Francesca, 'Primula polyanthus `Francesca' , is an
exotic Primrose. In spring, this unusual Primrose bears clusters the
flowers that will make it famous. Each flower is the color of a
Granny Smith Apple and has a bright yellow eye that gives it a
stunning bi-color effect. Add stems the color of rusted iron,
sand-papery dimpled leaves, and a delicate fragrance and you have a
plant that appeals to many senses. It is hardy zones 4-8. This plant
would be a beautiful addition to shady gardens with dappled
sunlight.
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 Ranunculus - Purple Price: 11.50 Nature Hills
Nursery, Inc.
The Purple Ranunculus, 'Ranunculus', produce beautiful double
rose-like blooms in vivid purple. They are ideal for borders, beds
or for cuttings. They are hardy in zones 8-10; elsewhere treat as an
annual.
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 Russian Sage - Little Spire Price:
13.80 Nature Hills Nursery, Inc.
The Perovskia 'Little Spire Sage'Ö, Perovskia atriplicifolia, is
an exciting new variety to the Sage family. Growing only 3'Ö high
with a plant spread of 12-18'¥, it is one that should not be missed.
The lavender-purple flowers make a great contrast with its silvery,
fragrant foliage. Deadhead for repeat bloom time.'Little Spire'Ö
should be grown in a full sun and is drought tolerant and will
tolerate dry soil. It does need a well-drained area. 'Little Spire'Ö
looks great anywhere in the garden. It is resistant to deer,
attracts butterflies, an excellent choice for hot, dry gardens, and
has attractive winter foliage.
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 Shamrock - Burgundy Price: 8.05 Nature Hills
Nursery, Inc.
The Burgundy Shamrock, 'Oxalis Triangularis', is a delightful
container plant covered with pink star-shaped flowers. The handsome
foliage is rich burgundy red with large, shamrock-shaped leaves.
These plants are deer resistant. The Burgundy Shamrock is hardy in
zones 7-10.
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 Stars of India Price: 5.75 Nature Hills
Nursery, Inc.
The Stars of India, 'Achimenes', consists of mixed colors of
pink, white, red, blue and purple. Plant 12 bulbs in a 6" pot. Start
them indoors and then move to a shady spot outdoors.
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 The Giant Himalayan Lily Price: 21.85 Nature
Hills Nursery, Inc.
The Giant Himalayan Lily, 'Cardiocrinum Giganteum', is big and
beautiful. This lily grows up to 10 feet tall. This plant was
discovered in 1821 by world-renowned plant hunter Nathanial Wallich
in the eastern Himalayas. It performs best in a moist woodland
setting that protects it from wind. The majestic stems bear 20+
highly fragrant large white trumpets above heart-shaped green
leaves. It is fragrant and deer resistant.
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 The Mouse Plant Price: 9.20 Nature Hills
Nursery, Inc.
The Mouse Plant, 'Arisarum proboscideum', is an interesting and
unique plant for the shady border. Each 2" bloom resembles a mouse
hiding among the attractive green foliage. In April and May, the
chocolate-maroon and white blooms start to peak out of the green
foliage. Each plant eventually spreads to form a colony. You may
have to lift some of those vigorous leaves to find the mice, as they
can be completely concealed by foliage. The Mouse Plant is hardy and
easily grown. Great border plant, it grows only 6-8" tall. It
becomes a real conversation piece and a must for your garden. It
would be worth growing just for its very nice shiny green arrowhead
leaves which form a low, spreading carpet.
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 The Pearl - Fragant Price: 5.75 Nature Hills
Nursery, Inc.
The Fragrant Double Tuberose, 'Polianthes', is wonderfully
fragrant! The beautiful, double white flower is delightfully sweet
scented. They are hardy in zones 7-10, elsewhere dig them and store
in frost-free place over winter.
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 Trollius - Golden Queen Price: 11.50 Nature
Hills Nursery, Inc.
The Trollius Golden Queen, 'Trollius', is also known as the
"globe flower". This lovely perennial has a warm, golden -yellow
color with buttercup-shaped petals. Perfect for borders, the Golden
Queen' loves moist conditions, so it is perfect for bog gardens and
watersides. If you cut back the flower stems after flowering, it
will reward you with a second flush of blooms later in the season.
Hardy and trouble-free, Golden Queen Trollius will give you years of
joy. Prefers sun to part shade.
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 Veronica - Christa Price: 14.95 Nature Hills
Nursery, Inc.
The Veronica Christa, is a spectacular perennial that is nearly
impossible to find in America. Originally popular in the European
cut-flower industry, adventurous gardeners around the world have
started to take notice of this plant. 'Christa' puts a
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 Veronica - Purple and Pink Blend Price:
17.25 Nature Hills Nursery, Inc.
The Veronica Purple & Pink Blend, 'Veronica Blend', is a
tasteful combination of purple and pink Veronica longifolia hybrids.
The bright flower spikes add a lovely accent to sunny spots during
the summer months. They are easily grown in any soil. They are hardy
in zones 4-8.
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