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Gaillardia x Grandiflora

Gaillardia, or Blanket Flower, is an easy to grow perennial with richly colored, daisy-like flowers.

Gaillardia forms a slowly spreading mound and their common name refers to how they can slowly spread and "blanket" an area.

Blanket Flower is a long bloomer and they work equally well in borders and containers. Blanket flowers do well with other heat-loving plants that thrive in full sun.

Plant these anywhere you want to attract butterflies or bees and they make great cut flowers as well.

1 gal pot……….$15

Nepeta × faassenii

Catmint is a member of the mint family. It is an extremely easy growing perennial that thrives on neglect and has few pests or problems. It is a popular plant to attract bees as well as other beneficial pollinators.

Catmint has slightly aromatic grey-green foliage that has a delicate, lacy appearance. The flowers can be white, pink or lavender-blue, and bloom on long spikes.

Choose a sunny, somewhat dry spot with well-draining soil.

1 gal pot……….$15

Nepeta cataria

The catnip herb is a perennial member of the mint family that is best known for being attractive to cats, but can also be used in soothing teas.

Growing catnip is easy and once established needs very little in the way of care.

Pinch off regularly to promote more blooms and a bushy appearance. Cats love catnip fresh or dried.

1 gal pot……….$12

Chamomile grows best in cool conditions and should be planted in partial shade or where it receives indirect sunlight. Once your chamomile is established, it needs very little care. Like most herbs, chamomile grows best when it is not competing with weeds.

As the white petals start to curl, harvest the entire flower to use in a soothing tea for nighttime. Regular harvesting of the flowers will promote the plant to produce blooms throughout the growing season.

½ gal pot………$10

Aquilegia canadensis

This perennial is an airy plant whose attractive foliage and flowers resemble a jester’s caps as well as attracting hummingbirds.

The flowers come in many colors and most have spurs, which are long, narrow strips streaming horizontally out of the back of the flower. Once established, columbine plants are drought-tolerant and self-seed. This makes them perfect for rock gardens, woodland gardens, and edging plants.

On average, columbines reach around two feet in height (taller when in full bloom) and by a similar width. They bloom in late spring to early summer and prefer partial shade.

We grow the Colorado native variety as well as a red variety.

1 gallon pot……..$15

Bachelor’s Buttons

Bachelor’s Buttons are an annual that will self-sow its own seeds throughout the season.

Bachelor's Buttons begin producing their brightly colored, ruffled, 1½" flowers in late spring and may continue blooming well into fall.

This 1-3 ft. tall plants are excellent as dried flowers or potpourri. They are well suited plants for growing in containers.

Calendula Calendula officinalis

No other flower in the garden glows with cheerfulness quite like calendula. This bright yellow and orange flower is not only calming to the spirit, but also has many other benefits: it attracts pollinators, repels pests, has healing properties, and is great topically.

It does incredibly well in most open situations and will grow in practically any garden. It’s a flower that thrives on neglect and will grow better if left alone. Once they’re in bloom, you can pick the flowers to increase flowering.

Allow the plant to seed and you will get Calendula plants year after year.

Cosmos

Of all the annual flowering plants you can grow in your cut garden (or even in the back of your veggie patch), none is more productive than cosmos. They truly are a cut-and-come-again flower; The more you harvest them, the more they bloom.

A single planting will produce buckets of airy, delicate, daisy-like blossoms for many months. You can arrange them on their own or weave them into mixed bouquets. The possibilities are endless. There are several plants in a pot.

Nasturtiums

Nasturtium plants are loved for their rich, saturated, jewel-toned colors. They are fast and easy to grow and do best with little effort.

They will bloom best in full sun, but the plants prefer not to be in extreme heat. Expect flowers from early summer through fall in cooler climates. Pinch off flowers and add them to your salad for a spicy, peppery taste.

Snapdragons

Snapdragons are a must for any flower enthusiasts. Their vibrant colors and tall, strong stalks make it a perfect companion in flower pots or patches. Plants grow well in full sun and handle light frosts very well. Harvest stalks of flowers throughout the summer which promotes the plant to get bushier.

Zinnias

Zinnias grow and flower best in full sun. They can flower in part shade, especially in warmer climates with afternoon shade, but they may be more susceptible to disease and have fewer flowers.

Nothing says summer more than an armload of cheerful zinnias. Available in a brilliant rainbow of colors, these happy blooms are a must-grow for any flower lover.

As one of the easiest cut flowers to cultivate, they are a perfect first crop for beginning growers and are reliable, prolific producers for most flower farms.

4” pot……….$3

Origanum vulgare

Greek oregano is a perennial herb with rose-purple or white flowers and a taste reminiscent of thyme.

Oregano loves the sun and doesn’t need quite as much water as most herbs. The best rule of thumb is to water when the soil feels dry to the touch.

Oregano is a great addition to a container garden. Plants grow to about 4 inches tall and pinch or trim lightly to encourage a denser and more robust growth.

1 gal pot……….$15

Blue Fescue‍ ‍Festuca glauca

Outstanding, icy blue coloration to this clumping ornamental grass holds up even through the heat of summer. Buff-colored plumes create eye-catching contrast. Perfectly suited for edging borders or mass planting as a groundcover. Drought tolerant when established and offers a beautiful foliar look in the winter.

The more sun this ornamental grass receives, the more likely it is to achieve its famous blue-gray color. Cut back the foliage in early spring to within a few inches of the ground. This will help make room for the new grass blades and will improve the look of the plant.

1 gallon pot……..$12

Blue Grama Grass‍ ‍Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama grass is an ornamental grass that requires low moisture. It is a warm season grass that requires sun and dry soil. It is a low growing grass, heights ranging from 12”-18” and it spreads from rhizomes very slowly.

This native perennial is found across North America in plains, mesas and even open woodlands. When mixed with other turf grass species, it makes an excellent low maintenance lawn.

Blue Grama grass produces abundant purplish inflorescences in late summer that are attractive and provide delightful movement as the wind blows.

1 gallon pots……..$15

Indian Threagrass‍ ‍Nassella tenuissima

Indian Threadgrass, also known as Mexican feather grass, is an ornamental grass that has dense, fountain-shaped clumps of fuzzy flower heads that dance in the winter months.

The plants can grow up to 2’ tall with a spread that is equal to it’s height.

The plant performs best in full sunlight and once established, is drought-tolerant.

1 gallon pots……..$12

Sheep Fescue‍ ‍Festuca ovina

Sheep Fescue is almost identical to Blue Fescue except that it holds a much greener tone.

This grass establishes itself well and makes an attractive, low growing boarder.

This dry land grass is a great option for those seeking erosion control or to stabilize disturbed soils.

1 gallon pots……..$12

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Rheum rhabarbarum

Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable used as a fruit in desserts and jams.

The stalks are the only part of the plant eaten and have a rich, tart flavor. Harvest the stalks when they are 12 to 18 inches long. Usually after 3 years, the harvest period runs 8 to 10 weeks long.

Rhubarb does best where the average temperature falls below 40ºF in the winter and below 75ºF in the summer. It requires very little effort to grow once established but needs cool weather in the winter/spring months to thrive.

1 gal pot……….$15

Salvia rosmarinus

Rosemary is a perennial evergreen shrub with blue flowers. It is an aromatic and distinctive herb with a sweet, resinous flavor.

This herb can be grown outdoors as a perennial shrub in Zones 5 and warmer. In colder areas, it should be kept in a pot and brought indoors for the winter.

Rosemary is ideal for rock gardens or the top of a dry, stone wall. It requires full sun and water the plants evenly (but not too much) throughout the growing season. Prune regularly so that the plant won’t get lanky by snipping off stems to use fresh, or hang them in the kitchen for dried rosemary.

Rosemary is often used for seasoning poultry, lamb, stews, and soups.

1/2 gal pot……….$12

Salvia officinalis

Growing garden sage is so economical and time-saving. Its flavor is so intense that only a dash is needed to flavor a dish. Sage is also one of the few herbs that, even as its leaves grow larger, the flavor intensifies.

Sage is a must in any garden or landscape since it is sturdy, hardy, prolific, and drought-tolerant. It will grow almost anywhere, but it provides the tastiest leaf when it receives a lot of sunlight.

Since it prefers well-drained soil, sage is a perfect candidate for container gardening.

Sage is a perennial herb.

During the summer months, sage blooms a beautiful purple color that attracts many beneficial insects as well as making a lovely garnish.

1 gal pot……….$15

English Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

This low-growing, perennial herb has dark gray-green aromatic leaves. Pale, pink flowers bloom at the tips of the stems in summer. This plant makes an attractive edging in perennial borders or cultivated as a savory culinary herb.

Thyme is a good garden plant with a neat habit, fragrant foliage, and colorful flowers.

1/2 gallon pot……..$15