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Edible Sunset Hibiscus (Abelmoschus manihot) Known also as an edible hibiscus, this obscure Chinese species is a tropical perennial, half shrub that can reach 6 feet in height …

Dark green, very ornamental large leaves on an herbaceous, semi-hardy plant that grows about 3 tall and upright, with slightly less spread than height. Leaves can be quite large, with deep cuts, although there s quite a bit of difference among individual leaves. In summer, makes creamy …

White flowers with irregular blue edge. Aconitum - Monk s Hood; Family: Ranunculaceae; Grows best planted in partial shade, moist, cool, fertile soil. Unusual sprawling upright perennials, erect stems bear hooded flowers. Excellent for shady perennial borders and cut flowers …

Autumn monkshood is a showy perennial flowering for late summer and autumn. It produces erect racemes of large, 6-7 cm tall flowers of deep indigo blue flowers from September till October. They appear along sturdy stems that grow just over a meter tall. The wise thing about this monkhood …

Fairy Candles, Black Cohosh, Bugbane - Actaea Racemosa This North American native originates from the eastern part of the US. It is no great surprise that is has been honored with the Royal Horticultural Society s Award of Garden Merit as the elongated bottle-brush spires borne on …

These beautiful and hardy plants are native to southern Africa. It becomes a very strong perennial for Zones 6-9. These grass-like clumps will usually grow between one and three feet. Their leaves are narrow and they are popular for their green foliage and long summer blooms. The …

Get a good view of hummers as they feed from the clusters of rosy-red nectar-rich flowers. This unusual Yarrow is a virtually foolproof perennial. Covered in blooms from late spring to early fall, it provides a long season of color and food. Large clusters of bright blooms atop 15-20 …

Black Scallop Bugleweed - Ajuga reptans Black Scallop The darkest colored, almost entirely purplish-black. Ajuga make a great groundcover. Sun tolerant or part-shade. Likes moisture retentive, well-drained soil …

Soft, scalloped, light green leaves set off straw-like chartreuse flowers that look like low-hovering clouds. Great long-lasting cut or dried flowers …

Lemon Verbena is a shrub that grows to a height of 2-4 feet in most of the US. In very hot climates it grows much taller. It has a woody trunk and branches with tender stems holding long pointed leaves. Small, pale mauve flowers are produced from summer to autumn. Leaves have a strong …