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The following is a listing of unusual annuals we grow as a complement to the perennials. Many are
unique and hard-to-find. Grown in 4-packs, priced $2.50 per pack. See p. 40-42 for annuals in pots.
Please note: We are primarily perennial growers - our annuals are grown in limited quantity, and sold
by the pack, not by the flat. No full flat discount. Some varieties will sell out quickly!
Amaranthus caudatus (Love-Lies-Bleeding)
An old-fashioned annual that is receiving new attention. Long red “dreadlocks” dangle from upright
plants. Excellent in large containers or hanging baskets. Loves heat and humidity. [36”]
A. caudatus ‘Dreadlocks’ – Long dangling magenta red inflorescence looks like a knotted ponytail
A. cruentus ‘Oeschberg’- Dark red foliage and multi-branched burgundy flower spikes, reminiscent
of a Jester’s Cap. Unique addition to flower beds and combination pots [24”]
A. cruentus ‘Opopeo’ – Large burgundy-red upright flower spikes, maroon foliage. A rare Mexican
heirloom plant, dramatic in the garden. Edible seeds [4-6’]
Cleome hassleriana (Spider Flower)
‘Queen’ Series - Stately tall plants with airy flowers in large trusses. Plant at the back of the border,
or mix with tall perennials. Will re-seed in the garden. Available in Rose, Purple or White [4-5']
Consolida regalis (Larkspur)
‘Qis Mix’ - A Larkspur specifically bred for use as a cut flower, also great for drying. Wide range
range of both soft and bright colors. [36”] Back in our catalog after a few years absence
Cosmos bipinnatus (Cosmos)
‘Double Click’ – Stunning double blooms with extra layers of petals. Range of colors from
white to pink and shades of rose to nearly red. [36-40”]
‘Double Click Cranberries’ – Fully double flowers in cranberry-red [36-40”]
‘Double Click Rose Bonbon’ – Spectacular, fully double pompom flowers of rose pink. [36”]
‘Picotee’ - White flowers bordered in red. Uniquely different. [36 - 48"]
‘Psyche’ – Semi-double mix; flowers have tuft of extra petals in the center [36-48”]
‘Rubenza’ – The closest to true red. Single flowers. Fleuroselect Novelty Award. [36”]
‘Sea Shells’ – Tubular petals resemble sea shells. Mixed shades of pink, red and white [36-48”]
‘Sonata’ - A dwarf Cosmos. Mixed colors, or Carmine and White available separately [24”]
Euphorbia marginata (Summer Icicles)
‘Kilimanjaro’ - Young foliage is solid green, but becomes brilliantly variegated with white
as the season progresses. Amazing “bushes” of white and green give rise to the common
name of Snow on the Mountain. Excellent color contrast in the garden. [36"]
Nicotiana x sanderae (Flowering Tobacco)
‘Antique Lime Green’ - Uniquely different, adds a cool, subtle touch to beds and borders. [36"]
‘Baby Bella’ – Masses of deep red blooms cover the upright plants. [24”]
‘Fragrant Cloud’ - An old-fashioned variety with powerful, rich evening fragrance. Semi-pendant
white flowers. Very attractive to hummingbirds and hummingbird moths. [30-36"]
‘Perfume Purple’- AAS winner for 2006. Very fragrant deep purple flowers. A new color. [16”]
Nicotiana sylvestris (Woodland Tobacco, Only the Lonely)
A tall flowering tobacco with narrow, pendant, tubular white flowers above broad green leaves.
Striking in the late summer garden. Grows in sun or shade. [5']
Polygonatum orientale (Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate)
Tall specimen plant with a profusion of rosy-red catkin-like flowers. Old fashioned plant receiving
renewed attention. Very dramatic. Will self-sow. [4-5’]
Rudbeckia hirta (Gloriosa Daisy) – more Rudbeckia in individual pots, page 41
‘Cherokee Sunset’ - A breakthrough in Rudbeckia flower form; double and semi-double flowers
packed with petals. A blend of sunset colors, including gold, orange, russet and mahogany. [24"]
Salvia coccinea (Texas Sage) Open, lacy flower spikes bearing intricately-shaped florets. Lovely
addition to beds, providing season-long sprays of color in the garden. Heat tolerant. [24"]
‘Coral Nymph’ - Delicate bicolor of coral-salmon and white.
‘Lady in Red’ - Bright scarlet, attracts hummingbirds. Much more elegant than common red salvia.
‘Snow Nymph’ - Fine-textured white flowers provide wonderful contrast for bold colors and shapes.
Salvia farinacea (Mealycup Sage)
‘Evolution’ – An improvement on the older ‘Victoria’. Deeper blue and more compact. Regardless
of variety, the blue mealycup sage has been an essential component of our gardens for over 20
years. It complements any color scheme, and works well in mixed perennial beds [18”]
‘Fairy Queen’ – New intro with bicolored flowers of blue and silvery white. Sparkling effect [18”]
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Salvia viridis (Painted Sage) - Colorful bracts of purplish-blue, pink, or white. Nice dried flower or
addition to fresh cut arrangements. Blends well in the perennial garden. Self-sows. [18"]
Sanvitalia procumbens (Creeping Zinnia)
Low-growing trailing plants, useful as ground cover, edging, in hanging baskets or spilling out of
containers. Tiny sunflower-like flowers in shades of yellow and cream. Tolerant of heat, humidity,
and drought. Great filler or spiller in pots [4-6”]
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)
‘Black Prince’ – Heirloom variety, unsurpassed for its gorgeous, deep velvety red flowers. Foliage is
reddish purple in cool weather. Listed in the 1932 Burpee catalog. [18”]
‘Twinny Series’ – Dwarf plants with open snapperless flowers. Blooms all summer and into the fall.
Available in appleblossom, bronze/orange, violet/red, yellow, or mixed colors. [12”]
Verbena bonariensis (Brazilian Verbena)
Rapidly becoming a classic addition to perennial borders because of its ability to blend
unobtrusively and provide much-needed late summer color. Thin, upright but branching plants
bear clusters of purple flower heads from late July till hard frost. A reliable re-seeder. [4-5']
Zinnia angustifolia
‘White Star’ - Very unlike typical tall zinnias, these plants form mounds of fine-textured, linear
foliage, covered with small creamy white single flowers. Perfect to edge beds and borders. [12"]
‘Starbright Mix’ - The white form of this little zinnia has proven so popular, we decided to also grow
the mixture, for those who prefer more color. In addition to white, expect gold and orange. [12"]
Zinnia haageana
‘Persian Carpet’ – 2” semi-double blooms, bicolors in red, mahogany, gold, chocolate and cream.
Tolerates heat, humidity, dry soil, and is disease-resistant. Low maintenance plant for full sun. [14”]
Zinnia hybrid
► ‘Cactus-Flowered Mix’- Large flowers with semi-double or double flowers with spiky, quilled petals.
Attractive to butterflies. An excellent cut flower. Mixed colors; tall plants. [36-48”]
‘Profusion Series’ - Dwarf zinnias, ideally suited as edging plants. Bloom all summer, no deadheading needed. Mounded plants, 12” x 12”. Available in Apricot, Deep Apricot, Cherry, CoralRose, Fire, Orange, White, and Mixed Colors.
‘Zahara Raspberry’ – The Zahara series is similar to’Profusion’ in its mounded and floriferous habit.
Raspberry is a new color for this type of zinnia [12-14”]
‘Zahara Scarlet’ – Not quite red, not quite orange. A showy color, unusual for this type of zinnia.
‘Zahara Yellow’ – As a big fan of yellow, I had to add this vibrant acid yellow color to our lineup. It
is brighter and more intense that ‘Profusion Yellow’, which it replaces. [12-16”]
The following Annuals are grown in individual pots - $3.00 to $5.00, depending on pot size
Angel’ s Trumpet (Datura metel)
‘Ballerina’ - Huge, flaring double trumpet flowers on shapely, well branched plants. Makes a
dramatic patio plant, or grow in the garden in full sun. Available in white, yellow and purple [36”]
Blue Star (Laurentia)
‘Avant-Garde’-Sweet scented, starry blue or pink 1” flowers in profusion over fine textured foliage.
Blooms all summer on rounded plants that are carefree and vigorous. Tolerates heat as well as
cold. Perfect for containers or the garden. Fleuroselect Gold Medal Winner. [18”]
Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
‘Bon Bon Orange’ – Wonderful bright color for spring and early summer. Plants are frost tolerant.
Large double flowers on dwarf plants, good in the garden or in containers. [12”]
‘Lemonade’ – A mix of cheerful single daisy flowers in citrus shades of lemon, tangerine, and
apricot, with some bicolors. Contrast and interest for beds, borders or pots. [6-8”]
Cardinal Climber (Ipomoea x multifida)
Brilliant red tubular flowers on vines with interesting foliage resembling palm fronds. Striking even
when not in bloom. Flowers attract hummingbirds.
Castor Bean (Ricinus communis)
‘Carmencita’ – Large palmate red-brown leaves on red stems create a striking effect.
Flowers and seed pods are bright reddish pink. Huge plants grow to 5’ tall. Poisonous seeds.
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The following Annuals are grown in individual pots - $3.00 to $5.00, depending on pot size
Coleus
► ‘Chocolate Splash’ –Chartreuse leaves highlighted by chocolate splashes. Tolerant of sun or shade,
holds color all season [12-14”]
‘Limelight’ – Popular lime green fluorescent color. Great in combination pots. [15-20”]
‘Palisandra’ - Beautiful huge black-purple leaves with soft velvety texture. [15-20”]
‘Versa Mix’ – Versa Series grow well in either sun or shade. Choose from ‘Burgundy’, ‘Crimson
Gold’, ‘Green Halo’, ‘Rose/Lime’, and ‘Watermelon’. For gardens or containers [15-20”]
► ‘Wizard Scarlet’ – Bright red leaves outlined in golden yellow. [12-14”]
Cosmos bipinnatus (Cosmos)
► ‘Xanthos’ – A color breakthrough in this species of Cosmos, the flowers are pale sulfur yellow.
Dwarf, compact plants. Fleuroselect Gold Medal Winner for 2016. [24”]
Cypress Vine (Ipomoea quamoclit)
Similar to the Cardinal Vine, but the foliage is even more lacy and fine-textured. Red flowers.
Eyeball Plant (Spilanthes oleracea)
Unusual gold and brown gumdrop shaped “flowers” mimic an eyeball! Fascinating for children,
and a unique addition to containers. Attractive, semi-trailing habit, blooms all summer long. [8-12"]
Hyacinth Bean (Dolichos lablab)
Burgundy tinted foliage and purple stems, flower clusters of rosy lavender. Shiny purple pods.
All plant parts are edible. Provide support for this climbing vine, and grow in full sun. Vine to 15’
Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate (Polygonum orientale)
Tall specimen plant with a profusion of rosy-red catkin-like flowers. Old fashioned plant receiving
renewed attention. Very dramatic. Will self-sow. [4-5’]
‘Cerise Pearls’ – A more compact version of Kiss Me Over the Garden Gate.
Marigold ‘Alumia Vanilla Cream’ – I’m a sucker for yellow, especially the pale shades, so I had to
try this new variety. It has large flat anemone-style flowers, 2” wide, in pale primrose yellow. We
loved this last year; try it yourself and let us know what you think [12” x 14”]
Marigold ‘Gem Series’ - Referred to as the “salad marigold”, these cute single flowers are edible.
Plants are bushy, with fine-textured, fragrant foliage and grow to 14" in full sun. They make a great
addition to combination pots, or in garden. Lemon (yellow), Tangerine (orange), and Paprika (red)
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia)
‘Torch’ – Carefree plants with bright orange daisy-like flowers. One of the best butterfly attractors.
Heat and drought tolerant. Loves full sun [48-60”]
Millet
‘Jade Princess’ – Amazing thick dark-brown plumes curve at the tip like a squirrel’s tail. Contrasting
chartreuse foliage. [20-30”]
‘Jester’ – Leaves start off chartreuse and mature through shades of red, bronze, and deep purple.
Burgundy “cattail” seed spikes in summer. Stocky, symmetrical plants reach 42”
‘Purple Majesty’ - Deep purple, corn-like foliage, with “cattail” seed spikes. Very dramatic,
perfect for background or mass planting. Destined for great popularity. [4-5’]
Morning Glory - Popular vines for training on fences, trellises, and poles. Flowers open in the A.M.
‘Blue Star’ – Heirloom variety with large pale aqua blue flowers with an inner “star” of deeper blue.
‘Flying Saucers’ – Large white flowers striped and streaked with varying amounts of blue.
‘Grandpa Ott’s’ – Heirloom from Bavaria, purple flowers with central rose eye. Self-sows. Long vine.
‘Heavenly Blue’ - Everyone’s favorite morning glory color! Bright sky blue. Tall climber, to 8 ft.
► ‘Pearly Gates’ – The pure white counterpart to ‘Heavenly Blue’. Nice mixed with other colors.
‘Scarlet O’Hara’ - Rosy red flowers with white centers. Traditional tall vine.
‘Split Second’ – Pink flowers with a “powderpuff” double form. A blend of baby pink and rose.
Nasturtium - Brilliantly colored, fragrant flowers. Semi-trailing habit, useful in containers.
Leaves and flowers have peppery flavor, for salads and garnish.
‘Alaska’ - Variegated foliage, compact growth habit. Beautiful variegated leaves, flowers in
assorted colors. Excellent for hanging baskets and trailing over containers. Compact. [12-16"]
‘Dwarf Cherry Rose’ – A very different color for Nasturtium. Useful where the typical hot orange,
and gold shades of Nasturtium would be out of place. Mounded habit [12”]
‘Jewel Mix’ - Solid green foliage. Large, very bright flowers in a wide range of colors. [12-16"]
► ‘Phoenix’ – New flower shape with pinked edges, resembling wings of a firebird. Most of the
Flowers show contrasting steaks through the petals. A unique look for Nasturtium. [12”]
► ‘Tip Top Mahogany’ – Very dark red flowers, displayed neatly at top of foliage [12”]
► ‘Vesuvius’ – Heirloom variety with blue-green leaves and lovely salmon blossoms [12”]
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Ornamental Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
‘Black Pearl’ – Deep purplish-black foliage is attractive all season. In midsummer, black pearlshaped peppers develop in a cluster at the top of the plant, eventually turning red. [18”]
‘Purple Flash’ – Near-black foliage with purple and white “flashes’. Glossy black fruit (extremely
hot) is decorative. Compact plants add drama and beauty to beds and pots. [13-15”]
Ornamental Rice (Oryza sativa)
► ‘Black Madras’ - Chocolate brown to black ornamental grass for containers or beds. Darkest color
is achieved in full sun. Neat, dense, upright plants. Best in moist soil. [16”]
Rudbeckia hirta (Gloriosa Daisy)
‘Cherokee Sunset’ - A breakthrough in Rudbeckia flower form; double and semi-double flowers
packed with petals. A blend of sunset colors, including gold, orange, russet and mahogany. [24"]
‘Cherry Brandy’- The newest color sensation in Rudbeckia. Rich cherry red blooms without a hint
of orange. Stunning, and useful in a wide range of color schemes in the garden. [24”]
‘Denver Daisy’ – Huge 6-8” flowers of bright yellow with a red halo at the base, surrounding a
large dark brown cone. Drought and pest resistant. [22-26”]
‘Prairie Sun’ - Tricolored flowers with lime green cone, surrounded by bright gold, then shading to
lemon yellow at the petal tips. Very striking and showy, make excellent cut flowers. [24-36"]
Salvia coccineum (Texas Hummingbird Sage)
‘Summer Jewel Red’ – An improvement on ‘Lady in Red’ and similar previous varieties, this
new AAS winner is earlier and more compact. Blooms all summer [12-16”]
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus argentatus)
‘Silver Crest’- Silver foliage on a branching, trailing plant. A great addition to combination pots or
hanging baskets, adding both texture and contrasting color. Sun or shade.
Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus discolor)
‘Green and Gold’ – Variegated form with gold leaves, streaked with green. Smaller leaves and
slower growth habit than the above silver form. Best in partial shade.
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