Plants for Drying - Displayed by Common Name in Ascending Order - Page 1 of 6

Allium

Allium gigantium

Globemaster

Perhaps the tallest of the large flowering alliums, Giganteum is a horticultural Amazon that catches the eyes of even non-gardeners. Blossoms the size of softballs...

40"-5'

15"-18"

4-8

Unknown

Anemone (Japanese)

Anemone x

Fantasy™ Cinderella

Very compact and vigorous growth habit, bright pink single flowers with golden centers, petals are thicker than usual, foliage remains compact and attractive, blooms mid...

12"-18"

18"-24"

5-8

Artemisia

Artemisia ludoviciana

Valerie Finnis

An outstanding silver-leaved perennial for any sunny border. This selection spreads less quickly than the older ‘Silver King', with a slightly wider leaf that holds...

18"-23"

23"-29"

2-9

4½" White

Aster (New York)

Aster novi-belgii

Twist

Lavender buds appear in early fall and open into a blue flower. Growth is ball-shaped. Plant in location with at least a half-day of full...

16"-18"

18"-24"

Astilbe (Chinese)

Astilbe chinensis

Little Vision in Pink

Perfectly sized for containers or the front of the border, ‘Little Vision in Pink’ offers all the same great traits as the original ‘Vision in...

14"-16"

4-9

Little Vision in Purple

‘Little Vision in Purple’ differs from ‘Visions’ by its more compact plant habit, more finely dissected leaves, and darker colored flowers. These flowers form a...

12"-15"

14"-16"

4-9

Mighty™ Chocolate Cherry

A gorgeous four foot tall astilbe with showy, upright velvety red plumes over boldly divided dark green to chocolate brown to reddish foliage. Robust grower....

12B-South

39"-49"

24"-36"

3-9

10.

Milk and Honey

A later blooming species useful for extending the bloom season into late summer. Foliage is deeply incised, coarsely textured, and often bronze-green in color. Flowers...

30"

18"-20"

4-9

11.

Pumila

A late-blooming, low-growing Astilbe that spreads quickly but not aggressively to form a carpet of handsome, finely divided foliage. In late summer, the carpet bristles...

10"-12"

12"-16"

4-9

Purple Candles (Purpurkerze)

12.

Dense, poker-like plumes emerge a rich violet-red, then lighten up as they age. Blooms in midsummer. Bold, dark green foliage with a coarse texture. Has...

42"

30"-40"

4-9

13.

Purple Rain

This midsized selection has fluffy plumes in shades of lavender to magenta, over a mound of elegant, lacy green leaves. A healthy, vigorous performer. Great...

18"-21"

18"-23"

3-9

14.

Valerie

Soft bluish-purple plumes are dense and blocky. Heavy bloomer; blooms in midsummer. Large, bright green leaves are coarse in texture. Great in containers or in...

18"-20"

12"-15"

4-9

15.

Vision in Pink

Pale pink plumes with a dense and upright form. Blooms in midsummer. Large, blue-green leaves with a coarse texture.

18"-20"

18"-29"

4-9

16.

Vision in Red

A robust grower, 'Vision in Red' has deep red buds that open to pinkish-red flowers on full plumes. It blooms in midsummer, with flowers being...

15"

4-9

17.

Vision In White

‘Vision in White’ is a robust growing selection which produces loads of large, creamy white, triangular plumes in midsummer.

Though the foliage is full and robust...

24"

18"

4-9

18.

Vision Inferno

The large dense stalks of 'Vision Inferno' feature light pink flowers that rise above robust, deep green, divided foliage in early to mid July. As...

12B-North

24"-30"

14"-16"

4-9

19.

Visions

Raspberry red plumes are sweetly fragrant with a dense, pyramidal shape. Blooms in midsummer. Large, clear green leaves with a coarse texture. A dwarf selection.

14"-16"

12"-15"

4-9

Astilbe (Japanes)

Astilbe japonica

20.

Red Sentinel

A species characterized by an early bloom time and glossy green leaves often tinged with red. Flowers are produced in dense, pyramidal clusters.

20"-24"

12"-18"

4-9

21.

Rheinland

Clear rose-pink flowers are held in large, diamond-shaped panicles. Blooms in early summer; very floriferous and vigorous. One of the best early pink astilbes.

11B-North

24"

16"-20"

4-9

Astilbe (Japanese)

22.

Deutschland

Pure white, open lacy plumes. A member of Astilbe japonica (Japanese Astilbe). A species characterized by an early bloom time and glossy green leaves often...

n/a

24"-30"

18"-24"

4-9

23.

Elizabeth van Veen

Vibrant raspberry-lilac plumes. Blooms in early summer. Mid-green foliage with a reddish tinge.

24"

12"-18"

4-9

24.

Ellie

Pure white, open plumes are large and very full. One of the best white astilbes on the market today. Blooms in midsummer. Coarsely-textured, dark green...

24"-30"

16"-20"

4-9

25.

Montgomery

'Montgomery' has dark magenta red, triangular shaped plumes are borne on darker red stems. Leaves emerge with a bronze-red tint in spring, then turn dark...

12B-North

20"-24"

12"-18"

4-9

Baby's Breath

Gypsophila paniculata

26.

Double Snowflake

Airy flower sprays are ideal for flower arrangements, fresh or dried. Provides a softening effect for bold colors or large flowers, and is very attractive...

24"-36"

24"

3-9

4½" White

27.

Festival Star

This Baby's Breath produces nonstop clouds of dainty white flowers that float atop lush, densely branched grey-green foliage. Fantastic in beds, border, and containers, and...

10"-14"

12"-14"

6-10

4½" White

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

28.

Purple Ruffles

Stunning foliage and attractive pink flowers are pretty in the herb or flower garden. Aromatic leaves add a spicy flavor to sauces, salads and meat...

18"-26"

18"-24"

n/a

29.

Red Rubin

Reliably dark red leaf, fine flavor and aroma

24"

12"-18"

n/a

Bellflower (Clustered)

Campanula glomerata

30.

Genti Blue

This new Campanula boasts a compact habit and beautiful, violet blue flowers. The size of the plant makes it perfect for containers or the front...

15"-16"

5-8

31.

Genti Twisterbell

Produces unique blue and white bi-color flowers, profuse bloomer with large terminal clusters of blue flowers. Secondary blooms occur along the axils of the upright...

20"-22"

18"-24"

3-8

32.

Genti White

This Clustered Bellflower selection has a mid-sized habit. It forms a mound of coarse green leaves low to the ground, with taller stems that bear...

16"-18"

3-9

Blackberry Lily, Leopard Lily

Belamcanda chinensis

33.

Blackberry Lily

A profusion of unique star-shaped flowers about 2 inches wide are produced on compact plants. They can vary in color from bright yellow-orange to near...

24"-36"

8"-12"

4-10

34.

Hello Yellow

A profusion of bright yellow, star-shaped flowers are produced above a compact clump of green, sword-shaped foliage. Though the typical Belamcanda flower is heavily spotted,...

18"-24"

8"-12"

4-10

Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia fulgida

35.

Viette's Little Suzy

Black-eyed Susan 'Viette's Little Suzy' produces long lasting flowers. Little Suzy is shorter than other Black-eyed Susan’s, but despite its size it is a strong,...

11C-North

12"-14"

14"-16"

3-9

Black-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy

Rudbeckia hirta

36.

Autumn Colors

This mid-sized strain produces large brown-eyed daisy flowers for months on end, in a range of bicolor shades from yellow through gold, orange and bronzy-red....

20"-23"

10"-12"

5-9

37.

Becky Cinnamon Bicolor

This dwarf variety produces a non-stop display of extra-large, daisy-like blooms of gold and cinnamon-red from summer to autumn.

10"

12"

3-7

38.

Cherokee Sunset

Brilliant blend of bronze, mahogany, orange, & yellow shades on double & semi-double blooms.

24"-30"

12"

4-10

39.

Cherry Brandy

A welcome color addition - deep maroon red with a dark center. Flowers are 3-4" across and produced all summer, even in poor soils.

5C-North

24"

12"

5-8

40.

Cordoba

n/a

18"-20"

15"-18"

4-10

41.

Corona

A familiar source of warm color in the garden. Daisy-like flowers on dependable plant provide a delightful display.

18"-20"

12"

n/a

42.

Denver Daisy

Denver Daisy sports enormous 6" to 8" blooms with outstretched petals of purest yellow. At the base of each petal is a dab or two...

22"-26"

10"-18"

43.

Goldilocks

Bright gold, double and semi-double flowers on compact plants all summer. Use for borders, cutting.

8"-10"

12"

4-10

44.

Indian Summer

Huge showy flowers bloom all summer. Stunning in butterfly or flower gardens and lovely kn bouquets. Grown as an annual or short-lived perennial; will reseed.

36"-42"

24"

4-10

45.

Irish Eyes

Flower heads are composed of bright yellow petals surrounding a green center. Suitable as a cut flower, or superb when massed in the border or...

24"-30"

18"-24"

4-10

46.

Irish Spring

A wonderful selection that produces masses of very large, golden yellow daisies with green centers.

30"-36"

15"-18"

4-9

47.

Maya

'Maya' is a wonderful compact selection with very large, bright yellow double flowers.

18"-20"

18"

4-9

48.

Moreno

'Moreno' provides large bicolored blooms of mahogany-red with golden yellow tips. Plants are compact and well-branched.

12"-18"

15"

3-7

49.

Prairie Sun

Brilliant flowers gro 5" wide and attract butterflies to your garden. Striking plants make a bold statement in the perennial garrden and are lovely planted...

36"

8"-24"

4-10

50.

Rustic Colors

This strain produces large black-eyed daisy flowers with petals in a range of shades from yellow through to gold, orange, bronze and deep mahogany-red, often...

18"-23"

12"-18"

5-9

51.

Sahara

A delightful mix of caramel and soft pink/red blooms. Flowers are semi double to fully double. Good heat tolerance and great for amateur cut flowers.

18"-22"

14"-16"

4-10

52.

Sonora

Durable, easy-to-grow plants add sizzling color all summer long. Masses of bright blooms attract butterflies and make great summer bouquets.

12"-14"

18"-24"

4-10

53.

Toto Lemon

n/a

12"-15"

18"

4-10

Rudbeckia laciniata

54.

Goldquelle

Tall clumping plant with large double yellow pom-pom flowers (no cones), narrow lobed green foliage with tall wiry stems, excellent and long lasting cut flower.

36"-48"

18"-24"

4-9

Blanket Flower

Gaillardia

55.

Amber Wheels

This fun new selection of Blanket Flower has large, golden yellow flowers with fringed petals and a prominent amber-red center. They add flair to cut...

24"-32"

24"

3-10

56.

Fanfare

A real statement in drama, the upward facing scarlet flowers flare out like trumpets with bright yellow at the ends for a vivid medley. Its...

18"-24"

24"-30"

3-10

Gaillardia aristata

57.

Arizona Apricot Shades

The compact, uniform mound of bright green foliage is covered in large 3-3.5in blossoms from early summer into fall. The flowers are apricot with...

10"-12"

12"

3-10

58.

Arizona Red Shades

It produces masses of large, crimson red blossoms from early summer all the way into early fall, even under hot and dry conditions. Since...

10"-12"

12"

3-10

59.

Lucky Wheeler

‘Lucky Wheeler’ is the newest addition to the 'Wheeler' bunch of very compact, petite Gailardia selections that bloom prolifically all summer long. This selection is...

n/a

10"-12"

16"

3-10

60.

Oranges & Lemons

this blanket flower is a breakthrough in gaillardia coloring! Rather than the typical bright red and yellow flowers, 'Oranges & Lemons' PPAF looks just like...

22"-26"

12"-18"

6-10

Gaillardia grandiflora

61.

Burgundy

Wine-red blooms measure a whopping 3 inches across! In the middle of these striking red petals is a button-like center which emerges bright yellow and...

18"-30"

24"-30"

3-10

62.

Dazzler

Rich maroon-red petals with sunny yellow tips surround the reddish-brown, button-like center. These daisy-like blooms are highly valued for their hot red and yellow hues...

16"-24"

18"

3-10

63.

Goblin

Scarlet-red petals with sunny yellow tips surround the reddish-brown, button-like center. These daisy-like blooms are highly valued for their hot red and yellow hues and...

8"-12"

15"

3-10

64.

Mesa™ Bright Bicolor

Bright red flowers with a wide, bright yellow band.

14"-16"

20"-22"

5-9

65.

Mesa™ Peach

Peach flowers with a bright yellow band. Earlier bloomer than Mesa™ Bright Bicolor and MESA™ Yellow.

14"-16"

20"-22"

5-9

66.

Mesa™ Red

Beautiful, red scalloped petals surround a sunny yellow, flat cone. A compact, well-branched plant that grows 14 to 16 inches tall and 20 to 22...

14"-16"

20"-22"

5-9

67.

Mesa™ Yellow

Very drought tolerant once established, Mesa Yellow shows intense, non-fading color all season on upright, well-branched plants that perform well in landscapes and mixed containers.

16"-18"

20"-24"

5-9

Blue Grama

Bouteloua gracilis

68.

Blue Grama

North American native grass. Small border grass that holds its red inflorescences horizontally. Great in mass plantings. Hardy to -40 degrees.

15"-18"

3-8

Blue Hair Grass

Koeleria glauca

69.

Blue Hair Grass

Blue Hair grass has fantastic foliage and nice flowers, which are excellent in dried flower arrangements. Blue Hair grass is an ideal border plant, non-invasive...

12"-18"

12"

6-9

6" Green

Blue Oat Grass

Helictotrichon sempervirens

70.

Blue Oat Grass

Blue Oat grass looks like a miniature water fountain, with its densely packed leaves gently spraying upward and arching back downward at the tips. This...

18"-24"

3-8

Bluestem (Big)

Andropogon gerardii

71.

Indian Warrior

‘Indian Warrior’ forms a tall, strictly upright clump of green foliage that begins to take on dusky purple tones as early as midsummer. In late summer,...

5'-6'

18"-24"

3-9

Brown-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia fulgida

72.

Goldsturm

Black Eyed Susans are one of the most popular perennials available today, having earned the prestigious Perennial Plant of the Year Award in 1999.

5C-N;11C-N

24"-30"

18"-24"

4-10

Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii

73.

Little Goldstar

Destined to become the new standard, this new introduction is a terrific improvement over ‘Goldsturm’. While ‘Goldsturm’ can stand waist-high in bloom with tall, wispy...

11C-North

14"-16"

4-10

Rudbeckia triloba

74.

Prairie Glow

Generous amounts of burgundy, daisy-like flowers with brown center disks. Scores of blooms appear from summer until fall with no deadheading. Choose this variety for...

n/a

52"-5'

36"

3-10

75.

Triloba

Triloba produces masses of small, flat-faced, yellow daisies with short, wide petals and chocolate brown centers from August through October. Plants are freely branching with...

Biennial

24"-36"

n/a

Butterfly Flower

Asclepias tuberosa

76.

Hello Yellow

A virtually hassle-free, very long lived perennial, this cultivar of our native A. tuberosa offers three months of golden yellow blooms from early through late...

9C-North

24"

3-9

77.

Orange

A virtually hassle-free, very long lived perennial, offering three months of tangerine orange blooms (occasionally red or yellow) from early through late summer. Deadheading the...

24"

3-9

Candylily

Pardancanda

78.

Sangria

The Candylily is a hybrid that was produced by combining Belamcanda chinesis and Pardanthopis dichotoma. 'Sangria' is a larger flowered candylily with a long season...

15"-18"

12"

5-10

Pardancanda norrisii

79.

Norrisii

This unique perennial sports flowers with a variety of patterns in a kaleidoscope of color. Since each plant bears different colored blooms, it is best...

24"-36"

12"-24"

5-10

Cattail (Variegated)

Typha latifolia

80.

Variegata

This cattail is a pond favorite, with bold green and white striped leaves, cinnamon colored catkins, and a less aggressive habit than the species –...

40"-5'

30"-35"

3-8

Unknown

Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

81.

Chives

Both edible and ornamental! The leaves of common chives can be harvested at any time. They taste much like green onions and have similar hollow...

15"

12"

3-8

Cockscomb

Celosia cristata

82.

Amigo Mix

Dwarf plant mixture of "comb" shaped blooms,in a complete color range. Blooms last up to eight weeks.

6"-6"

n/a

Flat (48-Count)

83.

Prestige Scarlet

Unusually abundant flowers on tidy, well-branched plants. Superb cut or dried.

10"

24"

n/a

Flat (48-Count)

Celosia plumosa

84.

Kimono Mix

Extra-dwarf mixture of colorful, 2½" flower polumes. Blooms last up to two months!

6"-6"

n/a

Flat (48-Count)

85.

Tornado Red

This comb-type cut flower celosia was very impressive, with large, dense carmine red flower combs on nice healthy green stems. 'Tornado Red' is an excellent...

16"-24"

6"-8"

9-11

Flat (48-Count)

Coneflower

Echinacea

86.

Big Kahuna

Big, informal, honey-mango colored flowers in huge numbers sit above the foliage of this must have Echinacea. The sweet scent of the flowers goes right...

16"-20"

4-9

87.

Delicious Candy

According to the Dutch hybridizer Marco van Noort, ‘Delicious Candy’ is his best Echinacea in 5 years! The color on this double coneflower is practically...

18"-24"

14"-16"

4-9

88.

Mini Belle

Mini Belle is a miniature version of ‘Southern Belle’. With its bright magenta blooms and strong stems, yet in a smaller version for smaller garden...

18"-24"

24"-30"

4-9

89.

Orange Skipper

Named after the popular Orange Skipper butterfly, this fantastic new selection’s saturated, deep neon-tangerine orange color is reminiscent of the wings of her namesake. A...

15"-18"

18"-24"

5-9

90.

Pink Fascinator

Fascinators are those fashionable pins that ladies wear in their hair in London for the Queen’s birthday or the ladies in Kentucky wear for the...

12C-North

16"-20"

12"-16"

4-9

91.

Pixie Meadowbrite™

Dwarf habit, strong sturdy stems, true pink flowers and an exceptionally long bloom time make this an excellent coneflower for any garden. This cross between...

18"-20"

4-9

92.

Rainbow Marcella

This new introduction features single petaled, flowers the color of orange sherbet that age to soft, raspberry pink. Retains its color until winter frost. Drought...

16"-18"

18"-23"

4-9

93.

White Fascinator

Fascinators are those fashionable pins that ladies wear in their hair in London for the Queen’s birthday or the ladies in Kentucky wear for the...

12C-North

16"-18"

4-9

94.

Yellow Rainbow Marcella

This new introduction features single petaled, yellow flowers that have a pink halo center. Retains its color until winter frost. Drought tolerant once established. The...

12C-North

12"-15"

18"-24"

4-9

Echinacea purpurea

95.

Aloha

Wide, melon yellow petals surround orange cones on this all summer to frost bloomer. A very welcoming and elegant plant that greets you with its...

22"-32"

22"-28"

4-9

96.

Bravado

Huge, rosy-red flowers supported by strong stems. Attracts butterflies.

36"-48"

24"

3-9

97.

Burgundy Fireworks

A flashy new coneflower with vivid beet-red quill-like ray flowers, unlike any other! Flowers are huge and long-lasting on stout burgundy stems above glossy foliage....

18"-20"

18"-24"

5-7

98.

Butterfly Kisses

This is easily one of the nicest of the double pom-pom type Echinaceas introduced thus far. This plant’s picture perfect qualities include nicely proportional plants...

18"

14"-16"

4-8

99.

Cherry Fluff

Uniquely-colored double coneflower, light cherry-pink pompom blooms with lime-green centers and brighter cherry flecking on the petals, compact foliage with sturdy well-branched stems, prolific flowering...

16"-20"

14"-16"

4-9

100.

Cheyenne Spirit

This stunning first-year flowering echinacea captures the spirit of the North American plains by producing a delightful mix of flower colors from rich purple, pink,...

22"-30"

18"-28"

4-9