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Salvia - Purple Rain
The Salvia ‘Purple Rain’, Salvia verticillata, has glowing purple stems loaded with masses of deep purple flowers that bloom from June to October. With its dark green basal leaves and aromatic foliage, it makes an attractive accent all summer long. It has a plant height of 18” and a spread of 12-18” and stays in excellent compact form. Salvia ‘Purple Rain’ should be planted in full sun in a moist well-drained area. To increase bloom time, it should be cut back after the first bloom. ‘Purple Rain’ is a magnet for butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. It is hardy for container gardening and provides excellent cut flowers. Blooms look wonderful next to Sedum ‘Matrona’, Achillea 'Coronation Gold' and Salvia ‘Snow Hill’. ... find out more
Hosta - June The Hosta 'June', Sport of H. Hacyon, displays leaves with a green edge and are have gold colored centers. The fragrant violet flowers flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hosta’s are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 16” and a spread of 32-36”, this Hosta provides bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. Hosta ‘June’ needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained area. It was the 2001 Hosta of the Year. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses. |
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