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As temperatures rise, the foliage morphs to green.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21024783749,"sku":"2653","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Epimedium-grandiflorum-Silver-Queen.i-2653.s-67098.r-1_269814fa-2ecb-4429-b75f-e45988776989.jpg?v=1791306744"},{"product_id":"alocasia-wentii","title":"Alocasia wentii","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough this hardy and easy-to-grow elephant ear was first described in 1916, the true Alocasia wentii has only recently become known in horticultural circles. From the remote mountains of New Guinea, Alocasia wentii is one of the few alocasias we have found to be winter hardy in our Zone 7b climate. The glossy bronze-green leaves reach 1' in length as they adorn this tightly clumping elephant ear. As the breeze blows, you will enjoy the contrasting metallic-purple leaf backs. Plant Alocasia wentii corms at least 6\" deep in soils that remain dry in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025055109,"sku":"2967","price":19.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Alocasia-wentii.i-2967.s-17850.r-1_ddcb4936-de7b-44e5-bd1c-d1d74c30ec06.jpg?v=1791485512"},{"product_id":"epimedium-grandiflorum-dark-beauty","title":"Epimedium grandiflorum Dark Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis deer-resistant selection of the deciduous Japanese \u003ca title=\"See all of our Epimedium grandiflorum for sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/epimedium\"\u003eEpimedium grandiflorum\u003c\/a\u003e arose in the garden of the late Harold Epstein...a probable rendezvous between Epimedium 'Yubae' and Epimedium 'Silver Queen'. I understand Harold actually encouraged this in his garden as long as he got to watch. The green foliage, which emerges chocolate\/purple, is topped with large purple-and-white bicolor flowers in spring. For us, Epimedium 'Dark Beauty' is lightly fragrant with a citrus-like aroma in the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027235269,"sku":"6231","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Epimedium-grandiflorum-Dark-Beauty.i-6231.s-67849.r-1.jpg?v=1790009186"},{"product_id":"fargesia-rufa","title":"Fargesia rufa","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Fargesia 'Green Panda', Fargesia sp. 'Rufa') Fargesia rufa is a recently-introduced species from the mountains of western Sichuan, China. Fargesia rufa is a pachymorph, which means it couldn't run even if it was being chased down the mountain by a pack of starving pandas. This short, deer-resistant clumping bamboo makes an elegant, 6' tall, upright fountain with stems arching outwards to 8'. In addition to the wonderful form, the culm sheaths are reddish-brown. In our trials, Fargesia rufa has been wonderfully tolerant of both heat and cold...even in our baking full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027516677,"sku":"6563","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Fargesia-rufa.i-6563.s-64587.r-1_12771d2b-7e9d-41dd-8460-8ec76ba1d94d.jpg?v=1791559560"},{"product_id":"colocasia-coffee-cups","title":"Colocasia Coffee Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eColocasia 'Coffee Cups' was discovered in the wild by Indonesian botanist Gregory Hambali and brought to the US by aroid expert, the late Alan Galloway. Colocasia 'Coffee Cups' makes a stunning 6' tall clump of \u003ca title=\"Colocasia 'Fontanesii'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/colocasia-fontanesii\"\u003eColocasia 'Fontanesii'\u003c\/a\u003e-like leaves (glossy olive green) with a dark purple-black stem. The unique feature is the dramatic leaf cupping, even more dramatic than \u003ca title=\"Colocasia 'Big Dipper'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/colocasia-esculenta-big-dipper\"\u003eColocasia 'Big Dipper'\u003c\/a\u003e. As the leaf fills with water, the stem gives enough for the leaf to dump out its catch before refilling...fascinating. Obviously, it performs best in freshly ground soil. Colocasia 'Coffee Cups' sends out above-ground runners...but only in the fall. Most of the plants previously sold in the US under this name are actually Colocasia 'Big Dipper'.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027567941,"sku":"6668","price":20.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Colocasia-Coffee-Cups.i-6668.s-66609.r-1_86c67de9-8e31-4445-a092-b7bf918155fe.jpg?v=1791486267"},{"product_id":"heuchera-caramel","title":"Heuchera Caramel","description":"\u003cp\u003e(USPP 16,560 expired) I first saw the handiwork of French breeder Thierry Delabroye on a 2004 trip to Holland. I returned home with a plant of Heuchera 'Caramel' and planted it beside other coral bells that were on trial. By the end of the summer (more than 100 days over 86 degrees F), most of the coral bells were dead. However, this selection loved the weather. The reason is the use of the heat-loving Heuchera villosa in the breeding line. The 1' tall x 2' wide hairy clumps emerge with butterscotch foliage which changes to peachy-orange as the season progresses. These sun-tolerant plants are topped in summer with tall spikes of small white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHeuchera 'Caramel' is a relatively maintenance free perennial. After flowering is finished, we like to cut back the old flower stalks, for a tidier appearance, but it has not effect on the growth of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHeucheras by nature are short-lived perennials, with a life expectancy of 5-7 years. When plants begin to decline, they can be lifted, divided, and reset, to start the clock ticking again. We have had the best success doing this in fall, but most likely other seasons will work as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGood drainage is the key to growing coral bells successfully. Good drainage does not mean the plants cannot tolerate irrigation or rainfall, just that the moisture must drain away quickly. Light shade to a couple of hours of early morning sun works best. 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The medium green, 12\" long leaves are highlighted by the most dramatic purple veins we've ever seen on an elephant ear. On the leaf back, the veins are equally dramatic, only cranberry instead of purple. This small elephant ear tops out for us at only 30\" tall...perfect for a smaller location. Remember, rich moist soil grows the best elephant ears.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028313669,"sku":"8042","price":21.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Colocasia-esculenta-Blue-Hawaii-PP-20003.i-8042.s-66610.r-1.jpg?v=1791485862"},{"product_id":"epimedium-domino","title":"Epimedium Domino","description":"\u003cp\u003eEpimedium 'Domino' is a dazzling 2004 Darrell Probst hybrid that's one of our absolute favorite epimediums. The tight clumps of long, spiny green leaves are heavily flecked with amber. In April and May, each 3' wide clump of Epimedium 'Domino' is topped with 2' tall, hairy, burgundy, arching spikes of large white-spurred flowers, each highlighted by a maroon flower tip...exceedingly floriferous compared to most of the industry standards, which is why it was awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Our 4-year-old, deer-resistant clumps produce over 100 flower spikes...simply superb.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimediums require very little maintenance. To keep them looking their best the old foliage needs to be removed. This is a tidiness issue and not a health of the plant issue. Their floral display is much more appealing if old foliage removal is completed before they bloom. Epimediums are either deciduous or evergreen. The foliage of deciduous types can be removed as soon as it becomes unsightly, which is usually after a frost in the fall kills the foliage. The foliage of evergreen \u003ca title=\"epimedium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/epimedium\"\u003eepimedium\u003c\/a\u003e can remain attractive all winter. Indeed this foliage is sometimes still attractive come spring. Yet it is still strongly advised that this now year-old foliage be removed before new growth is produced. The new growth, including flower stalks, is very fragile and this is why it is best to remove the previous year's foliage before new growth starts so as to prevent damage to the new growth. One might be tempted to leave last years foliage if it is still attractive at this time but be advised that it will die away come spring and by then if is a very tedious job to remove each leaf, leaf by leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe removal of spent flower stalks can improve the appearance of the foliage display and prevent unwanted seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimedium do not need regular division. Indeed they might never really need division, but can be divided if one wants to have more. Clumping ones can be dug and divided into smaller clumps. Spreading types can be dug and individual rhizomes replanted to expand the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimedium are shade plants and want average soil. They are more tolerant of dry shade than many other plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost are spring bloomers and as such add much to the spring display in shade gardens. A few Epimedium continue to bloom for an extended time. The foliage is most often an ornamental feature with its graceful form held aloft to wiry stalks. Some leaves have saw-toothed edges to the leaves. Spreading types make good small scale groundcovers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028585157,"sku":"8493","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Epimedium-Domino.i-8493.s-63570.r-1_785f7265-dd74-46cf-bfdc-9d07f26380c5.jpg?v=1789582667"},{"product_id":"alpinia-pumila","title":"Alpinia pumila","description":"\u003cp\u003eThanks to ginger guru Tom Wood for telling us about Alpinia pumila which has become one of our favorite hardy gingers. Alpinia pumila hails from the Chinese provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, and Yunnan where it can be found in mountain valleys at 1,600'-3,600' elevation. Alpinia pumila makes a diminutive, slowly stoloniferous, tropical-looking groundcover with 6\" long x 3\" wide green leaves highlighted by broad silver streaks. The cardamom-scented leaves (evergreen in mild climates) are held at a low, nearly horizontal angle to the ground. As if you need more, watch for the 1\" tall basal flower spikes of bright red in April-May...simply charming for deep shady areas...both the alpinia and Tom.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028605125,"sku":"8542","price":22.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Alpinia-pumila.i-8542.s-64177.r-1_a38c62e9-b700-4491-ae10-10af20c6059e.jpg?v=1791306111"},{"product_id":"epimedium-wushanense-sandy-claws","title":"Epimedium wushanense Sandy Claws","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: E. wushanense Spiny Leaves CC014633) This amazing selection of the rare Chinese Epimedium wushanense was introduced in 2006 by Darrell Probst for $150, but without a cultivar name...listed only as spiny leaf form. We find it so exceptional that in 2012, we've added the clonal name, Epimedium 'Sandy Claws'. This gem is a dwarf spreading selection of the rare, normally clumping Epimedium wushanense that forms a 1' tall x 4' wide patch in 5 years. The spiny-edged foliage emerges a luscious chocolate in spring when it is topped by short, thickly-packed panicles of large creamy yellow flowers held just above the foliage. We've grown lots of \u003ca title=\"epimediums\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/epimedium\"\u003eepimediums\u003c\/a\u003e, but have never seen anything like this.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028837189,"sku":"8861","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Epimedium-wushanense-Sandy-Claws.i-8861.s-62502.r-1.jpg?v=1791307162"},{"product_id":"epimedium-pink-champagne","title":"Epimedium Pink Champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003eEpimedium 'Pink Champagne' is one of the finest epimediums to ever hit the market from the hand of breeder Darrell Probst. The long, tapered, evergreen leaves are heavily speckled with large, dark purple blotches. Starting in early April, the 2' tall x 3' wide clumps of Epimedium 'Pink Champagne' are laden with 15\" long floral spikes, each dripping with flowers composed of large white spurs attached to a dramatic raspberry cup. This RHS Award of Garden Merit winner is simply superb!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028879429,"sku":"8936","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Epimedium-Pink-Champagne.i-8936.s-66638.r-1.jpg?v=1792070132"},{"product_id":"phytolacca-americana-sunny-side-up","title":"Phytolacca americana Sunny Side Up","description":"\u003cp\u003eGo bold or go home sums up Phytolacca 'Sunny Side Up', a plant that will have passerbys slamming on their brakes. Continuing our tradition of offering great, ornamental selections of US native plants, we proudly share our 2011 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction of a Robert Hughes selection of our native Phytolacca americana. This massively stunning specimen is composed of wrist-sized 7' tall stalks, clothed with bright golden, tobacco-sized leaves (brightest in full sun). Starting in late June (NC), the clumps are topped with sprays of tiny white flowers followed by dark purple berries...a stunning color combination. If you don't want lots of offspring, we recommend a horticultural circumcision before fruit drop.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028943365,"sku":"9103","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Phytolacca-americana-Sunny-Side-Up.i-9103.s-63760.r-1_31e758e7-6bfc-452e-8de4-4cbb8140a40c.jpg?v=1791812093"},{"product_id":"gloxinia-little-red","title":"Gloxinia Little Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Seemannia 'Little Red') Gloxinia 'Little Red' is an amazing John Boggan hybrid, a cross of Gloxinia nematanthodes and Gloxinia purpurascens, that we've had on trial since 2011. Although it emerges very late, usually around July 1 (NC), Gloxinia 'Little Red' is a showstopper from mid-summer until frost. The dark cinnamon stems are clothed with thumb-sized, bronzy green leaves. Each leaf axil is home to small, tubular, scarlet-orange flowers...a favorite of hummingbirds as well as two-legged garden visitors. Gloxinia 'Little Red' is quite vigorous and makes a 16\" tall x 3' wide patch in 4 years. Dry soils during cold winters are key to survival.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21029946821,"sku":"11082","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Gloxinia-Little-Red.i-11082.s-64210.r-1_09e46e48-06ca-4a94-bc35-15b0fefb506a.jpg?v=1791833628"},{"product_id":"heuchera-zipper-pp-25428","title":"Heuchera Zipper PP 25428","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeuchera 'Zipper' is a 2015 Terra Nova introduction that combines the heat tolerance of Heuchera villosa with the heavy leaf ruffling from the more cold-loving coral bells. The result is a compact 8\" tall x 15\" wide clump of insanely ruffled leaves that emerge burgundy, then gradually become suffused with orange as they age. The deeply ruffled foliage allows the burgundy leaf backs to continue to show as the leaf tops mature to orange...an amazing combination. The 18\" stalks of flowers in late spring are okay, but we grow this for the evergreen foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHeuchera 'Zipper' is a relatively maintenance free perennial. After flowering is finished, we like to cut back the old flower stalks, for a tidier appearance, but it has not effect on the growth of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHeucheras by nature are short-lived perennials, with a life expectancy of 5-7 years. When plants begin to decline, they can be lifted, divided, and reset, to start the clock ticking again. We have had the best success doing this in fall, but most likely other seasons will work as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGood drainage is the key to growing \u003ca title=\"heuchera\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/coral-bells-heuchera-varieties\"\u003eheuchera\u003c\/a\u003e successfully. Good drainage does not mean the plants cannot tolerate irrigation or rainfall, just that the moisture must drain away quickly. Light shade to a couple of hours of early morning sun works best. Deep shade is not conducive to growing good coral bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHeuchera 'Zipper' is prized for its caramel orange evergreen, exquisitely-textured foliage, which adds winter interest to the woodland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBees and to a lesser extent hummingbirds are the main pollinators that you're likely to see on your Zipper Coral Bells.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22572781701,"sku":"12729","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Heuchera-Zipper-PP-25428.i-12729.s-66426.r-1_f3f60691-df73-414b-85e8-4481101bd42b.jpg?v=1789070320"},{"product_id":"carex-buchananii-red-rooster","title":"Carex buchananii Red Rooster","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe love Carex buchananii...but then, we've always tried to stay far from under the bell curve. Leatherleaf dead sedge is certainly an acquired taste, but one that's a dream for garden designers, since there aren't many brown foliage plants...live ones, anyway. Carex buchananii 'Red Rooster' hails from New Zealand (North and South Islands), where it can be found from sea level to 3,000' elevation, growing on beaches, along river edges, and in moist, open forests. In gardens, Carex buchananii is quite easy to grow in rather dry sites. Carex buchananii 'Red Rooster' forms a tight, 18\" tall x 3' wide, upright, evergreen clump of fine-textured bronzy foliage...a perfect blend with blue and gold plants. One great feature of Carex buchananii is you'll never know if you kill it...a perfect plant for brown thumb gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6899935510551,"sku":"13540","price":17.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Carex-buchananii-Red-Rooster.i-13540.s-67738.r-1.jpg?v=1791486102"},{"product_id":"astilbe-delft-lace-pp-19839","title":"Astilbe Delft Lace PP 19839","description":"\u003cp\u003eAstilbe 'Delft Lace' is a superb astilbe that first appeared in 1998 in a Dutch astilbe field as an open pollinated seedling and subsequently selected by nurseryman Henricus Holtmaat. 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Darrell used genetics from Epimedium 'Spine Tingler' and another yet un-named species he discovered in Sichuan, to create this larger (15\" tall x 3' wide) and much more vigorous evergreen fairy wing. The very narrow, spiny-edged foliage that clothes this architectural clump emerges solid bronze, before aging to olive. The clumps are topped, starting for us in late March with short spikes of small, but vivid yellow flowers held above the foliage. Epimedium 'Ninja Stars' is a nice spreader that will form a superb groundcover in the woodland garden, so be sure to locate it far enough from less vigorous specimens, less they be assassinated. We propagate our own plants, but evidently some incorrectly named plants showed up from overseas, so be sure you purchase from a source that has the knowledge to correctly verify the id.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimediums require very little maintenance. To keep them looking their best the old foliage needs to be removed. This is a tidiness issue and not a health of the plant issue. Their floral display is much more appealing if old foliage removal is completed before they bloom. Epimediums are either deciduous or evergreen. The foliage of deciduous types can be removed as soon as it becomes unsightly, which is usually after a frost in the fall kills the foliage. The foliage of evergreen epimedium can remain attractive all winter. Indeed this foliage is sometimes still attractive come spring. Yet it is still strongly advised that this now year-old foliage be removed before new growth is produced. The new growth, including flower stalks, is very fragile and this is why it is best to remove the previous year's foliage before new growth starts so as to prevent damage to the new growth. One might be tempted to leave last years foliage if it is still attractive at this time but be advised that it will die away come spring and by then if is a very tedious job to remove each leaf, leaf by leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe removal of spent flower stalks can improve the appearance of the foliage display and prevent unwanted seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimedium do not need regular division. Indeed they might never really need division, but can be divided if one wants to have more. Clumping ones can be dug and divided into smaller clumps. Spreading types can be dug and individual rhizomes replanted to expand the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEpimedium are shade plants and want average soil. They are more tolerant of dry shade than many other plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost Epimedium are spring bloomers and as such add much to the spring display in shade gardens. A few continue to bloom for an extended time. The foliage is most often an ornamental feature with its graceful form held aloft to wiry stalks. Some leaves have saw-toothed edges to the leaves. 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The plants are adorned, late in the epimedium season (early spring) with upright stalks dripping with huge numbers of spidery flowers, each composed of amber spurs and cup, contrasted nicely with longer, rich pink sepals, which are bright yellow toward the tip. Supplies are very limited.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41463536713815,"sku":"17338","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Epimedium-Cranberry-Dancer-PP36548.i-17338.s-68567.r-1.jpg?v=1790008364"},{"product_id":"penstemon-multicaulis","title":"Penstemon multicaulis","description":"\u003cp\u003ePenstemon multicaulis is an outstanding, albeit virtually unknown, garden perennial that hails from the midwest region between Indiana and Oklahoma, where it grows on rocky soils, crevices and shale barrens. Some taxonomists lump it with the very similar Penstemon arkansanus, except it is a woodland plant with fewer flowering stems. Our plant has thrived in our un-irrigated full-sun crevice garden since 2017. Starting for us in late April, the 18\" tall stalks are laden with small white, bell-shaped flowers. We think this amazing North American native certainly needs to be much more widely grown. 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This 10\" tall clone is a fast-spreading groundcover to 4' wide, so allow enough room in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42450483216471,"sku":"17967","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Epimedium-wushanense-Royal-Dress.i-17967.s-68298.r-1_7ffc7609-a2a7-45f3-9cf6-16256f8e4828.jpg?v=1791398048"},{"product_id":"lithops-aucampiae","title":"Lithops aucampiae","description":"\u003cp\u003eLithops aucampiae is an easy-to-grow, South African succulent that has thrived for years in our crevice garden. Despite repeated claims of no frost tolerance, our plants survived single digits F with no problem. The brown fleshy leaves, which appear to be composed of hard rubber, occur in pairs. As the plant grows, a new leaf pair emerges from the center, causing the old leaves to slough off. In October, the 1\" tall, living stones, are topped with 1\" wide yellow daisies. Do not overwater them in winter, but also do not to keep them so dry that the roots die, causing the plant to rot at the sound of the word, \"water.\" We have great luck with regular summer irrigation in well drained soils, but much less moisture in winter. 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