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Clematis ~ Nelly Moser - A beautiful heirloom clim...

Blog: Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Friday March 19, 2010   -   By Karen

This gorgeous climber is well worth a spot in any garden. The bloom size is the up to 6" across, so the flowers on a 'Nelly Moser' clematis are truly magnificent. Each petal is a frosty-pink with a deeper pink bar down the centre, the anthers...

Coreopsis lanceolata - Another Useful Native!

Blog: Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Tuesday February 16, 2010   -   By Karen

Coreopsis lanceolata - Tickseed (Organic & Native) Available here my Local Harvest Store . - 25 seeds/pkg .   An exceptionally easy to grow flower that tolerates a wide range of soil conditions! Tickseed is drought...

Evening Primrose - Oenothera

Blog: Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Thursday February 11, 2010   -   By Karen

 Oenothera biennis, or Evening Primrose, has been cultivated in North America since the early 16th century. It was originally grown as an edible plant, however the bright yellow flowers make for a beautiful ornamental display in the...

Echinacea - Purple Coneflower

Blog: Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Tuesday February 09, 2010   -   By Karen

Echinacea purpurea ~ Purple Cone Flower One of the best flowers for attracting butterflies and bees to your garden. It's also valued, at least for me, because it adds a touch of colour to my late summer garden. I've...

Gaillardia ~ Blanket Flower - Native & Drought Tol...

Blog: Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Tuesday February 09, 2010   -   By Karen

  A Showy North American Native! Gaillardia aristata , commonly known as blanket flower, is a native perennial wild flower, which makes this delightful and colorful specimen...

Sweet William - Dianthus barbatus

Blog: Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Monday February 08, 2010   -   By Karen

Pictured above is my Kitty-cat, Mrs. Woman. She LOVES Sweet William and guards it well. However, I've managed to save many, many seeds and I think I can sneak them out of the house without her knowing! Sweet William - Dianthus barbatus . Organic,...

Hemerocallis - The Delectable Daylily - A Perennia...

Blog: Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Friday February 05, 2010   -   By Karen

  Double daylily at Wall Flower Studio Day lilies are most likely the easiest perennial you could ever grow. They flourish in almost all soils, (sandy to clay), but giving them soil that is rich in organic matter, or compost, is always a plus...

Linaria purpurea - Purple Toadflax - A lovely & Dr...

Blog: Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Tuesday February 02, 2010   -   By Karen

Purple Toadflax - Linaria purpurea ~ hardiness zones 3 - 9 USDA ~ This plant is an underrated treasure. It should be grown in every garden. It's totally drought tolerant, easy to grow, and the blooms look like...

Rudbeckia - Black Eyed Susan - Lovely Native Flowe...

Blog: Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Sunday January 31, 2010   -   By Karen

I love Black-Eyed Susans, (otherwise known as Rudbeckia). This is not just because of their natural beauty, but also because the deer don't eat them in my garden! I've heard that rabbits do like Rudbeckia, but fortunately, I have 2 cats,...

Edible Flowers - A Beautiful Salad in your own Gar...

Blog: Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Thursday January 28, 2010   -   By Karen

~Flowers are high in vitamins and minerals and all are rich in nectar & pollen. ~Rose hips have a high in vitamin C content, as well as nasturtium & marigolds. ~Dandelion flowers contain vitamins A and C. Add them to your salads!! Edible...

Sea Kale: The Perennial With Multiple Edible Uses

Blog: Morgan Botanicals   -   Thursday October 01, 2009   -   By Jessica

  I love sea kale: not only for its edible shoots, leaves and flowerbuds, but for its ornamental presence in the perennial garden as well. Sea kale was quite the rage in the late 1700's but sadly has lapsed into minor-vegetable status. I personally like...

Lots of Perennials Still Available and Weather is ...

Blog: Perennial Plants   -   Saturday November 08, 2008   -   By georgiehopper

We still have hundreds of naturally grown perennials available and the weather couldn't be better. Over 250 varieties available.  All at very low prices.  


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