Gardens of The Blue Ridge Inc.
We have added a few plants to our Wildflower Specials page. From time to time during the year we have an extra supply of plants on hand and we will offer them at discounted prices while supplies last. We have added Lily of the Valley, Cup Plant, and Coral Honeysuckle to just name a few, Click Here to see what other plants we are offering. Also remember to check back from time to time during the year as we will be updating this page.
Convallaria majalis
Lily-of-the-Valley
Most everyone has probably heard of this plant as it is very popular for gardeners as well as in the florist industry for cut flowers. the best place to grow this is in shade to semi-shade, however it will tolerate some sun in cooler climates. it makes a great ground cover once established which will take 2 or 3 years, so plant this somewhere it has room to spread and will not choke out your other flowers. the small white bell shaped flowers appear in late spring to early summer and the plant itself stays relatively short about 6-12 inches tall.
Semi-shade to Shade,
Rich Soil, Spring to Summer, 6-12 in. Tall, Zones 2-9
$3.60 each - 3 inch Pot
Fragaria virginiana
Wild Scarlet Strawberry
The taste of these small wild strawberries is hard to
beat, while they are not large in size they are very tasty. Will tolerate dry soils and sun. Has a white bloom in the spring with the
fruit getting ripe in the summer. Also spreads nicely.
Sun, Average Dry Soils, Spring, 6-8 in. Tall, Zones 2-9
$3.60 each - 3 inch Pot
Liatris spicata
Spike Gayfeather
Perhaps somewhat shorter and compact than the other
varieties. Will tolerate a slightly moist sunny area. The small purple blooms
are numerous and quite showy. A real butterfly attracter and also makes a great
cut flower.
Sun, Slightly Moist Soil, Summer, 3-4 ft Tall, Zones 4-9
$4.50 each - 3 inch Pot
Lonicera sempervirens – Trumpet or Coral Honeysuckle
A beautiful twining vine that has red tubular flowers and a yellow throat. These bloom late Spring through early Summer. They prefer semi-shade to shade but will tolerate more sun in cooler climates. The vines grow to around 15 feet or a little longer, they do loose they leaves in the winter but the woody stem will remain and put on new leaves and blooms the next season. They are make a great show and are good for arbors, fences, and anything else that they can twine around and climb. When in bloom you are sure to have some Hummingbirds come around and also when it develops seed pods later on in the year it will attract many different types of birds that love to eat the seed. On the medicinal side the juice from the plant has been used to treat bee stings.
Shade to Semi-Shade, Rich Soil, Spring to Summer, Vine 15' Long, Zones 4-9
$5.20 each - Quart Pot
Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot
Grows to a height of about 4 feet. Has pink to lavender
flowers in the summer, and the leaves are often tinged with the color of the
flowers. Thrives in open shade or full sun with proper moisture.
Sun to Semi-shade, Moist Soil, Summer, 3-4 ft Tall, Zones 3-9
$5.20 each - Quart Pot
Silphium perfoliatum
Cup Plant
Has daisy type yellow flowers in the summer. The leaves are rough and form a cup shape around the square stem hence the common name Cup Plant. This plant will make a very large clump so give it some room, will reach heights of 8 feet or more and will have a spread of 3 to 5 feet. Very hardy and prefers moist soils but will also grow in drier locations, will not get quite as tall if the soil is dry. A large clump of this puts on quite a show during the summer months.
Semi-shade, Moist Soil, Summer, 6-8 ft Tall, Zones 4-9
$3.60 each - 3 inch Pot
Stylophorum
diphyllum Celandine Poppy
Excellent plant for the shade garden. The bright yellow
flowers really stand out in a dark corner. Blooms heavy in spring, then has
sporadic blooms throughout the summer. Spreads very well to make a ground
cover. Prefers rich woods soil, does not like much direct sun.
Shade, Rich Soil, Spring to Summer, 1-2 ft Tall, Zones
4-9
$5.20 each - Quart Pot
Viola canadensis
Canada Violet
This is one of the tallest Violets reaching 18 inches tall.
Has white flowers with purple veins and the leaves are heart shaped. This is a great spreader and here at the nursery the blooms will sometimes last 2 months.
Shade, Rich Soil, Spring, 12-18 in Tall, Zones 3-8
$3.60 each - 3 inch Pot
