{"title":"Fall Flowering Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow that the dog days are done, get back outside and plant some of the best fall flowering perennials like muhlenbergia and helianthus.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor many, autumn is the best time of year to garden. The heat of summer has finally broken and the crisp autumn air is a delight to work in. Plants are no longer growing fast so watering, pruning and weeding duties have ebbed. And the early evening sun lights up fall flowering plants with a golden glow. If you enjoy autumn in the garden, then you should plant plenty of fall flowering plants to keep you company. In the south, where the ground never freezes, fall is the best time to plant, because the plant roots have months to knit into the soil before the start of the next warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFall Perennials take over for the summer flowers and keep the garden showy as the days get shorter. When choosing fall perennials, you can select fall blooming flowers, but do not forget foliage plants either. We have a large selection of the best fall perennials to choose from.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eList of Fall Blooming Perennials\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhile not a complete list, here are a few of our favorite genera of fall blooming perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Fall blooming Aster\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/aster\"\u003eAster\u003c\/a\u003e - Probably the best fall flowering plant in terms of sheer flower power.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Hardy perennial begonia \" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/begonia\"\u003eBegonia\u003c\/a\u003e - Large genus with many varieties that bloom in fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Fall flowering Coreopsis \" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/coreopsis\"\u003eCoreopsis\u003c\/a\u003e - Virtually unknown in gardening circles, new hybrids have amazing flower color.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Fall blooming crinum lily\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/crinum\"\u003eCrinum Lily\u003c\/a\u003e - Classic southern pass-along perennials that are low-maintenance and easy to grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Hardy Dahlias that bloom in fall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/dahlia\"\u003eDahlia\u003c\/a\u003e - Blooms in spring, takes a break during the heat of summer, then resumes blooming in fall as temperatures cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Fall blooming Farfugium \" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/farfugium\"\u003eFarfugium\u003c\/a\u003e (Leopard Plant) - Asian genus that is a favorite for shade gardens and produces yellow daisy flowers atop spotted or variegated foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Hedychium fall bloomers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/hedychium-ginger-plant\"\u003eHedychium\u003c\/a\u003e (Ginger Lily) - Fantastic summer and early fall bloomers with tall spikes of colorful flowers atop bold foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Fall blooming Helianthus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/helianthus\"\u003eHelianthus\u003c\/a\u003e - Low maintenance fall blooming perennials that are perfect for rain gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Fall blooming Hibiscus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/hibiscus-plant-rose-mallow\"\u003eHibiscus\u003c\/a\u003e - Sun-loving perennials that bloom in late summer, early fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Fall blooming Oxalis \" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/oxalis\"\u003eOxalis\u003c\/a\u003e - Deciduous fall bloomers that make great accent plants for rock gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Fall blooming Solidago\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/solidago-goldenrod-plant\"\u003eSolidago\u003c\/a\u003e (Goldenrod) - Drought-tolerant and easy-to-grow perennial wildflower.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Read more about toad lilies here\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/tricyrtis-toad-lily-bulbs-hirta\"\u003eTricyrtis\u003c\/a\u003e (Toad Lily) - Late summer- and fall-flowering shade plant with orchid like blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebest fall perennials for foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e include \u003ca title=\"Muhlenbergia, Pink Muhly Grass\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/muhlenbergia-muhly-grass-cotton-candy-grass-purple-pink-white\"\u003emuhlenbergia\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"heuchera\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/coral-bells-heuchera-varieties\"\u003eheuchera\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"sedum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/sedum\"\u003esedum\u003c\/a\u003e whose leaves change colors as the temperatures drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen harvest season approaches, do the opposite and plant fall flowering plants! When you are ready to buy fall garden plants for your garden, check out our online list of the best fall flowering plants for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your garden going year-round with perennials that flower in every season. Check out our collections of perennials for all the other seasons: \u003ca title=\"Shop all our Spring Flowers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/spring-blooming-plants\"\u003eSpring Flowers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Shop all our Summer Flowers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/summer-flowers-plants-perennials-that-bloom-all-summer\"\u003eSummer Flowers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Shop for a Winter Flower\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/winter-flower\"\u003eWinter Flowers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/videos\/gardening-unplugged-fall-blooming-natives\"\u003eGardening Unplugged - Fall Blooming Natives w\/Patrick McMillan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn this episode of Gardening Unplugged, Dr. Patrick McMillan discusses the wonderful variety of fall blooming natives available to the home gardener and the philosophy of building a Backyard National Park to preserve not only native plants, but the birds, bees, and even beetles that depend on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u2cduZkhblU\" width=\"726\" height=\"407\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"achimenes-harry-williams","title":"Achimenes Harry Williams","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe can think of few better woodland drought-tolerant \u003ca title=\"See our collection of groundcovers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/perennial-groundcovers-plants-flowering\"\u003egroundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e for summer flowering than this amazing gesneriad! We have trialed a number of achimenes for winter hardiness and Achimenes 'Harry Williams' has not only survived single digits F, but has stood out from the other survivors by its incredible garden performance. Emerging in June, the fuzzy green foliage adorns short stems, topped, starting in early July with a stunning show of beautiful pansy-shaped flowers that emerge crimson red then morph to crimson violet, both with a contrasting yellow throat. Light shade to morning sun is best for peak performance.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20999702085,"sku":"6169","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Achimenes-Harry-Williams.i-6169.s-64651.r-1.jpg?v=1789130516"},{"product_id":"salvia-microphylla-san-carlos-festival","title":"Salvia microphylla San Carlos Festival","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1997 Yucca Do introduction was discovered 5 years earlier in Tamaulipas, Mexico, in the village of San Carlos at 3,800'. Salvia microphylla 'San Carlos Festival' was the best of a population in full flower in October. This compact grower (2' tall x 3' wide) has proven to be the most floriferous selection we have grown in our gardens. The clump is adorned with hundreds of red-violet (RHS 66A) flowers celebrated by hummingbirds from early May through November here in NC...superb!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia greggii and its close cousin Salvia microphylla and hybrids between the two, Salvia x jamensis, are woody shrubs. They bloom for about six months but are not self-cleaning and the spent flower stalks are retained until a tidy minded gardener comes along and trims them off. The peak time to do this is late winter. At this time the shrubs are cut back by a half to two thirds to remove the dead tops of the plant. This does not require precision. It is a method meant to allow quick clean up of these woody salvias. Of course, any totally dead stems should also be removed. The health of the plant will not be compromised if it is not cleaned up but one will be viewing the current year's flowers amongst last year's dead flower stalks. This is the only routine maintenance that these salvias need.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe selections of Salvia greggii, Salvia microphylla and Salvia x jamensis vary in their vigor. The most vigorous individuals might occasionally need to reined in where they have spread too far if space is limited. But these are the exception to the rule in these normally stationary plants. Excess plants can be dug out and replanted elsewhere if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia greggii, Salvia microphylla and Salvia x jamensis are sun lovers; more sun the better. They are also drought tolerant but also tolerate wet spells if provided with adequate drainage:not excessive drainage, just any soil where water doesn't pool after a rain. They are often called \"Autumn Sage\" for their peak bloom is late summer into fall, though in the humid eastern US they tend to bloom continuously from spring into fall. Extended dry spells in summer can decrease blooming as is typical in their native range of Texas and Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNomenclature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus Salvia consists of about one thousand species. A few are annuals, most are perennial. The perennial species can be either herbaceous or woody. The woody perennial species are most often shrubs though there are some salvias that are trees. Gardeners from cold climates are often surprised to learn that some salvias are shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia greggii, Salvia microphylla and Salvia x jamensis can be counted on for nearly six months of bloom in a wide range of color. They are the type of long blooming plant that are good foils for the show stoppers that come and go such as lilies that are in bloom for a few weeks. They are also highly favored by hummingbirds and other pollinators. These features and their low-maintenance make them very valuable part of a sunny garden, including a xeric garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000068165,"sku":"185","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Salvia-microphylla-San-Carlos-Festival.i-185.s-61457.r-1.jpg?v=1774957750"},{"product_id":"symphyotrichum-oblongifolium-fanny","title":"Symphyotrichum oblongifolium Fanny","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Aster oblongifolius) We originally acquired this selection of the North American native Symphyotrichum oblongifolium from Montrose Gardens, which acquired it from Ruth Knopf of Boone Hall Plantation in South Carolina. Ruth acquired the \u003ca title=\"Shop our collection of aster\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/aster\"\u003easter\u003c\/a\u003e from her maid, Fanny, who acquired it as a pass-along plant from her grandmother. Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Fanny' is one of the last asters to flower in our garden, usually in October and November. 'Fanny' (the aster, not the maid) makes a nice 2' tall clump to 8' in width and is smothered with 1\" blue flowers starting in October (NC)...awesome! For a fall show in a hot dry site, a nice 'Fanny' is a hard thing to beat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe main maintenance requirement of this aster is to cut it to the ground before new growth starts in spring. The tidy-minded gardener can cut it to ground as soon as he feels a need to do so once it is done blooming. Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Fanny's' can benefit from a hard cut back in early to mid summer if it grows in a more sprawling habit than desired. In full sun and a lean diet it often doesn't need this pinching back. It is readily propagated by mid-spring stem cuttings or by division.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSymphyotrichum oblongifolium prefers full sun and average moisture level. It is readily pleased without pampering.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSymphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Fanny's' is a show stopper in bloom and blooms for most of the month of November here in zone 7b Piedmont, NC. It is valuable for this late season floral display and for supporting late season pollinators especially migrating Monarch Butterflies. It is worth growing other selections of Aromatic aster such as 'Raydon's Favorite' which bloom for the month of October. 'Fanny's Aster' is quite handsome in its dried winter form; its spent flower heads resembling pale stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a superb plant for pollinators late in the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000249925,"sku":"341","price":18.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Symphyotrichum-oblongifolium-Fanny.i-341.s-66447.r-1_e5acfc3d-90ef-4d0b-95d9-29e5c89aad19.jpg?v=1791407640"},{"product_id":"acorus-gramineus-ogon","title":"Acorus gramineus Ogon","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor over three decades, Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' has been a landscape staple in the gardens here at Juniper Level. This 1975 Barry Yinger introduction from Japan is a glaringly beautiful, evergreen perennial with brilliant yellow, deer-resistant foliage, brightest from fall through spring. While the overall effect is bright yellow, The foliage actually has a vertical green stripe down the side of each 1\/8\" wide plasticized leaf. This easy to grow groundcover forms a fabulous 1' tall slowly-widening patch...best in moist shade. It's roots have antifungal and antibacterial properties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e'Ogon' sweet flag is a very low maintenance perennial. Because it's evergreen, it does not require an annual pruning. However, if the foliage looks tattered due to hail or other damage, it can be cut to the ground and will resprout quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll Acorus gramineus cultivars can be easily divided in any season that the ground isn't frozen. It will re-grown quite rapidly after division if they are promptly replanted and kept moist for the first few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, it prefers moist soil, although it is quite tolerant of short periods of drought. Light open shade or early morning sun is best. The foliage can burn in full sun, and growth slows dramatically in dense shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual impact of 'Ogon' sweet flag in terms of both color and texture in the winter garden is quite striking, when many other woodland perennials are still dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000266501,"sku":"369","price":17.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Acorus-gramineus-Ogon.i-369.s-64652.r-1.jpg?v=1791485394"},{"product_id":"erythrina-bidwillii","title":"Erythrina bidwillii","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1840s at Australia's Camden Park, under the watchful eye of William Macarthur, our US coral bean, Erythrina herbacea, had some unsafe sex with the South American Erythrina crista-galli...back when international treaties still allowed such debauchery. What they were doing there together is still an untold story, but what resulted is one helluva offspring. Erythrina x bidwillii emerges from the ground in late spring to form a 6' tall x 8' wide mound of arching stalks adorned with giant, pea-like foliage. From June until frost, the 6' long stalks are topped with 20\" long terminal spires of bright red, lipstick-like, hummingbird-preferred flowers...so incredible it's hard to describe. It makes an AWESOME specimen that likes it hot and sunny!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000347397,"sku":"487","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Erythrina-bidwillii.i-487.s-67307.r-1.jpg?v=1788375802"},{"product_id":"salvia-chamaedryoides","title":"Salvia chamaedryoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Mexico comes this small, drought-tolerant, grey-leaved salvia, forming a nice mass to 18\" tall x 3' wide. The upright branches of Salvia chamaedryoides are topped with true sky-blue flowers (really, really BLUE) from early summer through early fall. Blue oak sage prefers a very well-drained site in the border or rock garden. Salvia chamaedryoides is truly one of our favorite plants we would not garden without.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia chamaedryoides is a close allie of Salvia greggii and Salvia microphylla so the following comments apply. Salvia chamaedryoides differs in having silvery-grey foliage and cobalt blue flowers and it is a smaller plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia greggii and its close cousin Salvia microphylla and hybrids between the two, Salvia x jamensis, are woody shrubs. They bloom for about six months but are not self-cleaning and the spent flower stalks are retained until a tidy minded gardener comes along and trims them off. The peak time to do this is late winter. At this time the shrubs are cut back by a half to two thirds to remove the dead tops of the plant. This does not require precision. It is a method meant to allow quick clean up of these woody salvias. Of course, any totally dead stems should also be removed. The health of the plant will not be compromised if it is not cleaned up but one will be viewing the current year's flowers amongst last year's dead flower stalks. This is the only routine maintenance that these salvias need.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe selections of Salvia greggii, Salvia microphylla and Salvia x jamensis vary in their vigor. The most vigorous individuals might occasionally need to reined in where they have spread too far if space is limited. But these are the exception to the rule in these normally stationary plants. Excess plants can be dug out and replanted elsewhere if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia greggii, Salvia microphylla and Salvia x jamensis are sun lovers; more sun the better. They are also drought tolerant but also tolerate wet spells if provided with adequate drainage:not excessive drainage, just any soil where water doesn't pool after a rain. They are often called \"Autumn Sage\" for their peak bloom is late summer into fall, though in the humid eastern US they tend to bloom continuously from spring into fall. Extended dry spells in summer can decrease blooming as is typical in their native range of Texas and Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNomenclature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus Salvia consists of about one thousand species. A few are annuals, most are perennial. The perennial species can be either herbaceous or woody. The woody perennial species are most often shrubs though there are some salvias that are trees. Gardeners from cold climates are often surprised to learn that some salvias are shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia greggii, Salvia microphylla and Salvia x jamensis can be counted on for nearly six months of bloom in a wide range of color. 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Yes, it grows, it climbs, it mingles, it blooms...it closely resembles a clematis in habit with fragrant lavender-pink flowers from late September into November (NC). Give Ampelaster carolinianus a trellis, deer fence (which it really loves) or let it socialize in the garden...it's actually well-behaved! When in flower, our plant is abuzz with pollinators, including skippers, Monarch butterflies, honeybees, and native bees.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAmpelaster (Aster) carolinianus is truly a maintenance-free perennial. Since it has a woody trunk, it never dies to the ground. If there was a reason, climbing aster could in fact be cut to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAmpelaster (Aster) carolinianus thrives in a wide range of conditions, but seems to be best in full sun for 6+ hours, and in a well drained soil.Climbing aster is amazingly drought tolerant, but also thrives under irrigated garden conditions. Although Ampelaster (Aster) carolinianus can grow in part shade, flowering is reduced, and the chance of foliar diseases increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAmpelaster (Aster) carolinianus is pollinated by native bees and butterflies, while the seed are enjoyed by an array of song birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNomenclature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eClimbing aster was known for years as Aster carolinianus, but DNA testing showed it, and other North American asters to be distant cousins instead of brothers and sisters. Consequently, in 1995, climbing aster was moved into a new genus, ampelaster, where it lives alone as the only member of the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000596293,"sku":"823","price":17.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Ampelaster-carolinianus.i-823.s-62453.r-1_e5eed2cc-1b47-4711-a10f-a196b980f238.jpg?v=1791483186"},{"product_id":"lantana-camara-miss-huff","title":"Lantana camara Miss Huff","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis selection of \u003ca title=\"See all of our available hardy lantana\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/perennial-lantana-plant-shrub\"\u003elantana\u003c\/a\u003e was introduced by the former Goodness Grows Nursery in Georgia, from who else, Miss Huff of nearby Athens. In our trials, this is the hardiest lantana, with well-established clumps surviving short durations of -3 degrees F. The deer-resistant plants emerge from the ground in early May and within a couple of weeks are covered in showy orange (RHS 28A), yellow (RHS 17A), and pink flower heads that are produced nonstop until frost. Virtual sterility also prevents unwanted seedlings and promotes more flowering...and more hummingbirds. Established clumps will get quite large (to 10' spread) when happy! For full hardiness, establish well prior to winter and do not cut old stems in fall or winter when grown in marginal climates.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000601093,"sku":"826","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Lantana-camara-Miss-Huff.i-826.s-64427.r-1_c5cea35f-e276-4ddd-a0d7-2653443911d3.jpg?v=1790777216"},{"product_id":"salvia-greggii-texas-wedding","title":"Salvia greggii Texas Wedding","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Salvia greggii 'Alba') This plant had been tossed around the country for years without a legitimate cultivar name, so in 2006 we officially christened it Salvia greggii 'Texas Wedding'. Salvia greggii 'Texas Wedding' is a very hardy, upright sub-shrub to 2' tall x 2' wide. Adorning the deer-resistant woody stems and small, narrow, evergreen leaves are masses of hummingbird-attracting white flowers produced continuously from late spring into fall, except for a floral slow-down in the hottest part of midsummer. Well-drained soils are best for all Salvia greggii.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia greggii and its close cousin Salvia microphylla and hybrids between the two, Salvia x jamensis, are woody shrubs. They bloom for about six months but are not self-cleaning and the spent flower stalks are retained until a tidy minded gardener comes along and trims them off. The peak time to do this is late winter. At this time the shrubs are cut back by a half to two thirds to remove the dead tops of the plant. This does not require precision. It is a method meant to allow quick clean up of these woody salvias. Of course, any totally dead stems should also be removed. The health of the plant will not be compromised if it is not cleaned up but one will be viewing the current year's flowers amongst last year's dead flower stalks. This is the only routine maintenance that these salvias need.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe selections of Salvia greggii, Salvia microphylla and Salvia x jamensis vary in their vigor. The most vigorous individuals might occasionally need to reined in where they have spread too far if space is limited. But these are the exception to the rule in these normally stationary plants. Excess plants can be dug out and replanted elsewhere if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia greggii, Salvia microphylla and Salvia x jamensis are sun lovers; more sun the better. They are also drought tolerant but also tolerate wet spells if provided with adequate drainage:not excessive drainage, just any soil where water doesn't pool after a rain. They are often called \"Autumn Sage\" for their peak bloom is late summer into fall, though in the humid eastern US they tend to bloom continuously from spring into fall. Extended dry spells in summer can decrease blooming as is typical in their native range of Texas and Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNomenclature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus Salvia consists of about one thousand species. A few are annuals, most are perennial. The perennial species can be either herbaceous or woody. The woody perennial species are most often shrubs though there are some salvias that are trees. Gardeners from cold climates are often surprised to learn that some salvias are shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia greggii, Salvia microphylla and Salvia x jamensis can be counted on for nearly six months of bloom in a wide range of color. They are the type of long blooming plant that are good foils for the show stoppers that come and go such as lilies that are in bloom for a few weeks. They are also highly favored by hummingbirds and other pollinators. 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Originally selected from an NC Coastal Plain population of Solidago rugosa, it was rated #1 in the goldenrod trials at the \u003ca title=\"Opens Chicago Botanic Garden in new tab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagobotanic.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChicago Botanic Garden\u003c\/a\u003e. From a slowly spreading rhizome, the stalks emerge upward in late spring, topping out at 3' tall. In mid-August in NC, the clumps are showered with 18\" long, arching spires of brilliant yellow flowers held well atop the foliage...attractive to hummingbirds. The flowers resemble fireworks or literally bombs bursting in air...one of the finest additions to the fall garden! Native bees and wasps will thank you for such a great pollinator plant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, Solidago 'Fireworks' goldenrod requires little maintenance. We prefer to cut the stalks to the ground in early winter to prevent reseeding. 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The first plants in cultivation trace back to Ernest Wilson's collections in Sichuan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VRkshQss6pQ?si=8xo_VXyrv4HU1ZYu\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001031173,"sku":"1338","price":18.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Ceratostigma-willmottianum.i-1338.s-67740.r-1_c9bd6e78-317d-4e7d-9b9d-679ae7aca2e4.jpg?v=1791485507"},{"product_id":"ruscus-aculeatus-wheelers","title":"Ruscus aculeatus Wheelers","description":"\u003cp\u003eRuscus aculeatus is an odd Eurasian poet's laurel relative that forms a clump composed of spiny, dark evergreen foliage held rigidly along the 54\" tall, upright green stems. The clump is adorned by bright red berries in early fall and winter. Our first plant came from Elizabeth Lawrence's old Raleigh garden after the home had been used as a fraternity house for 30 years...that's one tough plant. A conversation piece for collectors, Ruscus 'Wheeler's' is probably the single best plant we grow for dry shade. Our 8-year-old clumps are now 4.5' tall. Ruscus 'Wheeler's' is a self-fruiting form (without benefit of a sexual partner) of a normally dioecious plant. If that's not enough, it is foraged as an edible asparagus substitute, the seed are ground to make coffee, and a root extract is used to treat varicose veins and hemorrhoids. And you don't have one yet...why?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/E92UjsfBhjY?si=7BcRRg3T0YAvaMD6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight video\u003c\/a\u003e for more information. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001054341,"sku":"1371","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Ruscus-aculeatus-Wheelers.i-1371.s-60906.r-1_2de1b073-a985-495e-86f8-4662b9c9b25d.jpg?v=1792005870"},{"product_id":"lespedeza-thunbergii-white-fountain","title":"Lespedeza thunbergii White Fountain","description":"\u003cp\u003eLespedeza 'White Fountain' is a stunning perennial \u003ca title=\"bush clover - lespedeza\" href=\"\/collections\/lespedeza\"\u003ebush clover\u003c\/a\u003e, introduced and named by Nancy Goodwin of Montrose Gardens, who found this on her property and realized it was much better than the Lespedeza thunbergii 'Albiflora' of the trade (earlier flowering and no color reversions). Cut to the ground in spring, this 6' tall x 12' wide deciduous grower will resprout rapidly, akin to the proverbial beanstalk. In late summer and into fall, the weeping branch tips of Lespedeza 'White Fountain' are clothed in sprays of white pea-like flowers!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001127173,"sku":"1512","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Lespedeza-thunbergii-White-Fountain.i-1512.s-64040.r-1_9f0d08a0-1055-4389-8eec-ea321d5b60d8.jpg?v=1792073334"},{"product_id":"manettia-cordifolia","title":"Manettia cordifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eManettia cordifolia is one of our favorite warm-climate vines, yet it's still relatively unknown in gardening circles. Firecracker vine emerges in very late spring and is an elegant twining vine with tiny leaves climbing skyward on anyone or anything nearby. Starting in mid-summer and lasting well into fall, the vines burst forth with tiny, 1\", red-orange blooms that look like miniature firecrackers (red with a yellow tip)...irresistible to hummingbirds. Firecracker vine grows just fast enough to be garden-worthy, but not fast enough to be a pest...simply exquisite! We offered this under the incorrect name of Manettia inflata for several seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/DrNNudfWtrk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001136965,"sku":"1527","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Manettia-cordifolia.i-1527.s-64439.r-1_9e39167e-fac4-43c8-88c1-d929febc1d2d.jpg?v=1787870752"},{"product_id":"impatiens-omeiana-eco-mount-emei","title":"Impatiens omeiana Eco Mount Emei","description":"\u003cp\u003eThanks to the late Georgia plantsman Dr. Don Jacobs, who found this superb gem in 1983 at 8,000' elevation on sacred China's Mt. Emei (near Sichuan), where it was growing among rhododendrons and tiarellas. The foliage of Impatiens omeiana resembles a New Guinea \u003ca title=\"See more perennial impatiens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/impatiens\"\u003eimpatiens\u003c\/a\u003e...dark, velvety green with a wide, whitish stripe down the center of the leaf. The \u003ca title=\"More yellow flowers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/yellow-flowers-gold-flowers\"\u003eyellow flowers\u003c\/a\u003e, resembling shrunken goldfish, occur only in early fall. Impatiens omeiana is stoloniferous and, when happy, will make nice patches in a moist spot in the woodland garden. Impatiens omeiana is not fond of heat and will go summer dormant in hot summers, returning when the weather cools. 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This is truly an outstanding selection for garden designers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001169861,"sku":"1574","price":19.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Kniphofia-Yellow-Cheer.i-1574.s-67935.r-1_9c6e80d6-080c-4aeb-abbb-f942e93395f6.jpg?v=1792149642"},{"product_id":"salvia-regla-jame","title":"Salvia regla Jame","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Dr. Rich Dufresne collection of Salvia regla from Jame, Coahuila, Mexico, is a star in southern gardens. The glossy-green, round foliage adorns this upright-growing woody salvia to nearly 4' tall x 5' wide. In early fall (September and October for us), Salvia 'Jame' is adorned with 3\" long scarlet-orange, tubular flowers...a hummingbird's version of winning the Powerball lottery. Salvia regla 'Jame' is quite unique in the world of hardy salvias! Further south, Salvia regla could reach 10' tall...gasp!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001224965,"sku":"1626","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Salvia-regla-Jame.i-1626.s-65378.r-1.jpg?v=1790784068"},{"product_id":"punica-granatum-eight-ball","title":"Punica granatum Eight Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003ePunica 'Eight Ball' is a 1997 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction. It is the tallest of two dwarf pomegranate seedlings we selected in 1986 from a batch that survived our -9 degrees F winter of 1983\/1984, with minimal damage. Punica 'Eight Ball' was selected for its large 2.5\" diameter fruit, hardiness, and nearly black fruit (resembling an eight ball). Our oldest specimen is now 8' tall. Punica 'Eight Ball' is great for the edible garden as long as you are one of those folks who think pomegranates taste good! Deer, however, don't think much of pomegranates, so that's a good thing.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001323717,"sku":"1731","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Punica-granatum-Eight-Ball.i-1731.s-66772.r-1.jpg?v=1791285928"},{"product_id":"tripidium-arundinaceum","title":"Tripidium arundinaceum","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Saccharum arundinaceum) From the garden of plant collector Jim Waddick comes the hardiest and most spectacular of the Chinese plumegrasses, relatives of the Southeastern Native genus Erianthus...little known in the US except by our customers, who all rave about it (some on general principle). Tripidium arundinaceum has long, grey-green leaves with a white midrib. This giant clumper (great for hiding obtrusive neighbors or rusty cars) makes a spectacular sight at 10' tall x 10' wide. In early to mid-October, Tripidium arundinaceum clumps are topped with narrow, purplish-pink, pampas-like plumes that extend another 2-3' above the foliage. Because of the late flowering season, seedlings are not a problem from Zone 7b north. Truly a must for grass lovers!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001327301,"sku":"1735","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Tripidium-arundinaceum.i-1735.s-30115.r-1_b8e95a67-474e-438b-a999-c0058d9c735e.jpg?v=1780686816"},{"product_id":"cyclamen-hederifolium-ssp-crassifolium","title":"Cyclamen hederifolium ssp crassifolium","description":"\u003cp\u003eCyclamen hederifolium ssp. crassifolium is a subspecies of Cyclamen hederifolium from the Greek Peloponnese that was formally described in 2009 as being different from typical Cyclamen hederifolium in both appearance and chromosome number. Each two-toned, highly patterned, heart-shaped green leaf is also adorned with a central framed silver blotch. As with typical Cyclamen hederifolium, the flowering period extends from late July through November (NC) and the flower color can range from pink to white.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001473797,"sku":"1991","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Cyclamen-hederifolium-ssp-crassifolium.i-1991.s-64019.r-1_7b7ef73f-b6f7-4682-927e-44fa1aded11c.jpg?v=1774550402"},{"product_id":"lespedeza-thunbergii-gibraltar","title":"Lespedeza thunbergii Gibraltar","description":"\u003cp\u003eFound at the old Gibraltar estate in Wilmington, Delaware, this spectacular lespedeza was selected and named by plantsman Bill Frederick. Our plant graces the Souto Garden with pea-like foliage on long, arching branches. 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Salvia 'Black and Blue' differs from other anise sage cultivars in that the calyx (the little cup that holds the open flower) is black instead of the usual green. In rich soil, a 5-year-old clump of Salvia 'Black and Blue' can spread to 6' wide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia guarantica needs to be cut to the ground after frost ends its six month floral display and the stems are dead. This is about the only maintenance it needs. Salvia guaranitca can also be cut to the ground in late summer if it has gotten shabby. It will soon regrow, resume blooming, and look fresh up to fall. This is usually only \"necessary\" in areas with a long growing season. The plant doesn't mind looking shabby, but the tidy gardener might prefer the refreshed plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSelections of Salvia guarantica vary from clump forming to spreading. The spreading forms are not recommended for small gardens but are superb for large ones, especially where large masses of weed-excluding masses are desired. The clump forming ones are not necessarily small plants but they stay put and die away to the same crown each winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAdaptability is the nature of this salvia, Salvia guaranitica. It thrives in all day full sun to bright shade. It grows well in wet soils to average moisture soils and tolerates fairly dry soils. Though excessively dry soils will not produce a worthwhile display.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTrue blue flowers are produced from spring to frost and they are highly favored by hummingbirds. These two features are enough reason to grow it. Hummingbirds will fight over this plant. It might even warrant the name of Hummingbird Sage. 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As the floral display is winding down the plant starts to put up a whole new flush of foliage. The flawless fresh new foliage might go unnoticed by the unobservant gardener but it is produced nevertheless. If at this point the whole plant is cut back hard, either to the ground or to several inches tall, not only will all of the spent flower stalks be removed but so too spring's now shabby foliage. What one is left with is clean foliage for the remainder of the growing season. And the process of cutting it back takes only a few minutes at most per plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnother time to cut daylily foliage down is after frost has killed the foliage. It has often been observed that this foliage will harbor aphids over winter if not removed. In mild-winter areas the daylilies described as evergreen might produce foliage during every mild spell. 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For us, Salvia 'Golden Girl' is topped, starting in late April (NC), with a massive show of butter-yellow flowers with an orange blush on the upper exterior. Flowering slows during the heat of summer, resuming when night temperatures cool.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia greggii and its close cousin Salvia microphylla and hybrids between the two, Salvia x jamensis, are woody shrubs. They bloom for about six months but are not self-cleaning and the spent flower stalks are retained until a tidy minded gardener comes along and trims them off. The peak time to do this is late winter. At this time the shrubs are cut back by a half to two thirds to remove the dead tops of the plant. This does not require precision. It is a method meant to allow quick clean up of these woody salvias. Of course, any totally dead stems should also be removed. 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They are often called \"Autumn Sage\" for their peak bloom is late summer into fall, though in the humid eastern US they tend to bloom continuously from spring into fall. Extended dry spells in summer can decrease blooming as is typical in their native range of Texas and Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNomenclature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus Salvia consists of about one thousand species. A few are annuals, most are perennial. The perennial species can be either herbaceous or woody. The woody perennial species are most often shrubs though there are some salvias that are trees. Gardeners from cold climates are often surprised to learn that some salvias are shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia greggii, Salvia microphylla and Salvia x jamensis can be counted on for nearly six months of bloom in a wide range of color. 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Similar to the Asian Aster tataricus, the large green basal leaves give rise to giant 6-8' tall spikes. Starting for us in late October, the wide-spreading patches are topped with a spectacular show of 1\" pink-purple daisies, that are loaded with Monarch butterflies. Symphyotrichum elliottii is a stoloniferous species native to fresh and brackish marshes from Virginia south through Florida, although it grows easily in typical dry garden soil. Our stock is propagated from a bog in Central Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/a5u9-Fxt3pQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21024628677,"sku":"2348","price":18.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Symphyotrichum-elliottii.i-2348.s-68138.r-1_0091bf26-b970-42a6-8210-53329ddab18e.jpg?v=1791485473"},{"product_id":"titanotrichum-oldhamii","title":"Titanotrichum oldhamii","description":"\u003cp\u003eTitanotrichum oldhamii is an amazingly hardy African violet relative, originally shared in 2002 by our friend, Georgia gardener Ozzie Johnson. After growing this Asian gesneriad in the garden, it was great to finally see it growing wild in Taiwan in 2008, where it clung to nearly vertical rock cliffs. The fuzzy basal leaves make a nice small clump to 12\" wide which, in September and October, is topped with 1' spikes of dramatic, golden yellow bells with vivid, cinnamon-red centers. One look at a flowering Titanotrichum oldhamii will bring you to your knees faster than a passing pope...we promise! Titanotrichum oldhamii has survived 0 degrees F in our garden with good winter drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21024669509,"sku":"2433","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Titanotrichum-oldhamii.i-2433.s-61355.r-1_914cda54-6f64-4d12-b502-0c07dc6d858c.jpg?v=1791890165"},{"product_id":"salvia-greggii-big-pink","title":"Salvia greggii Big Pink","description":"\u003cp\u003eSalvia 'Big Pink' is a very nice, large-flowered, pink form of Salvia greggii collected by Pat McNeal near Saltillo, Mexico. The rigidly upright form and very shiny, deer-resistant foliage make this a great plant, even for the small garden. From May through July, and again from September through November (NC), the 3' wide Salvia 'Big Pink' is topped with a stunning array of large, violet-pink flowers (RHS 57C). The flowers are further accented by the unique, dark maroon calyces that surround them...a hummingbird favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia greggii and its close cousin Salvia microphylla and hybrids between the two, Salvia x jamensis, are woody shrubs. They bloom for about six months but are not self-cleaning and the spent flower stalks are retained until a tidy minded gardener comes along and trims them off. The peak time to do this is late winter. At this time the shrubs are cut back by a half to two thirds to remove the dead tops of the plant. This does not require precision. It is a method meant to allow quick clean up of these woody salvias. Of course, any totally dead stems should also be removed. The health of the plant will not be compromised if it is not cleaned up but one will be viewing the current year's flowers amongst last year's dead flower stalks. This is the only routine maintenance that these salvias need.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe selections of Salvia greggii, Salvia microphylla and Salvia x jamensis vary in their vigor. The most vigorous individuals might occasionally need to reined in where they have spread too far if space is limited. But these are the exception to the rule in these normally stationary plants. Excess plants can be dug out and replanted elsewhere if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia greggii, Salvia microphylla and Salvia x jamensis are sun lovers; more sun the better. They are also drought tolerant but also tolerate wet spells if provided with adequate drainage:not excessive drainage, just any soil where water doesn't pool after a rain. They are often called \"Autumn Sage\" for their peak bloom is late summer into fall, though in the humid eastern US they tend to bloom continuously from spring into fall. Extended dry spells in summer can decrease blooming as is typical in their native range of Texas and Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNomenclature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus Salvia consists of about one thousand species. A few are annuals, most are perennial. The perennial species can be either herbaceous or woody. The woody perennial species are most often shrubs though there are some salvias that are trees. Gardeners from cold climates are often surprised to learn that some salvias are shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia greggii, Salvia microphylla and Salvia x jamensis can be counted on for nearly six months of bloom in a wide range of color. They are the type of long blooming plant that are good foils for the show stoppers that come and go such as lilies that are in bloom for a few weeks. They are also highly favored by hummingbirds and other pollinators. 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Farfugium japonicum var. giganteum 'Marco' is a selected clone of the giant form with leaves to nearly 15\" across and so thick and glossy they don't seem real. Each attention-drawing 30\" wide clump is topped in late October with 4' tall stalks of bright yellow daisies...a nice complement to the leaves. Interestingly, Farfugium 'Marco' does not like all day shade, but instead prefers at least a couple of hours of sun (unless you live in the desert Southwest) along with a slightly moist but well-drained soil. It is also a great centerpiece for a dynamic container planting in colder regions!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/JtKlhQbJ4uE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21024861061,"sku":"2743","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Farfugium-japonicum-var-giganteum-Marco.i-2743.s-62859.r-1_027fa1f3-5a09-437f-9552-d7f166a7d131.jpg?v=1790967243"},{"product_id":"hedychium-gardnerianum-compactum","title":"Hedychium gardnerianum Compactum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe amazing Nepalese native, Hedychium gardnerianum is one of the showiest of the wild ginger lilies. Hedychium gardnerianum 'Compactum' boasts giant flower heads of brilliant yellow, fragrant flowers atop 4' tall stalks. An additional highlight is the dark orange stigmas that protrude from each flower and provide a stunning contrast, starting for us in early October. Please join me in a late night toast to yellow flowers and protruding stigmas!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025067845,"sku":"2991","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hedychium-gardnerianum-Compactum.i-2991.s-68495.r-1_f1154bf1-32b3-4205-943d-461675f6c327.jpg?v=1792438556"},{"product_id":"rhodophiala-bifida-hill-country-red","title":"Rhodophiala bifida Hill Country Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Hippeastrum advenum, Zephyranthes bifida) Rhodophiala bifida is a delightful, easy-to-grow Argentine amaryllis relative and one of the most outstanding and durable bulbs for southeastern gardens. Multiplying steadily, Rhodophiala bifida remains evergreen through the winter, finally going dormant in late spring. Beginning in late summer or early fall, the 15\" stalks arise from nowhere, each topped with a cluster of stunning, carmine-red, horizontally-facing, habranthus-like flowers...a superb garden surprise toward the end of the season! In 2011, a group of major bulb experts and growers voted to name the old Texas heirloom clone Rhodophiala bifida 'Hill Country Red'.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025079557,"sku":"3014","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Rhodophiala-bifida-Hill-Country-Red.i-3014.s-62960.r-1.jpg?v=1788466462"},{"product_id":"kniphofia-rooperi","title":"Kniphofia rooperi","description":"\u003cp\u003eKniphofia rooperi is a late-flowering South African \u003ca title=\"More red hot pokers here\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/kniphofia-red-hot-poker-plant\"\u003ered hot poker\u003c\/a\u003e, native to coastal marshes with a couple of traits that set it apart from more commonly grown red hot pokers. 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If winter temperatures don't drop below 20 degrees F, it also flowers again in March.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xYnTETC2KWY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025102085,"sku":"3036","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Kniphofia-rooperi.i-3036.s-64714.r-1.jpg?v=1790870818"},{"product_id":"salvia-greggii-lipstick","title":"Salvia greggii Lipstick","description":"\u003cp\u003eSalvia 'Lipstick' is one of the longest-flowering and best-performing Texas sage cultivars we have trialed. In our garden, it begins flowering in early May and continues through November. 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