Jacobs Ladder - Stairway to HeavenThe Polemonium Stairway to Heaven, 'Polemonium reptans', has wonderful green leaves with white leave margins that are tinged pink. The pale lavender blue flowers are ¾ inches and are bell-shaped. ‘Stairway to Heaven’ blooms from June to July with a plant height of 1-2’ and a spread of 12-15””. ‘Stairway to Heaven’ needs to be planted in a fully shaded area but will tolerate some morning sun in well-drained soil. Try planting it with Polemonium ‘Brise d’Anjou Jacob’s Ladder’ or Hosta ‘Patriot’, in mass plantings, in rock gardens or in an elegant landscape. ‘Heavenly Habit’ is attractive to bees and butterflies and easy to maintain. ... more information
Fox Glove - Foxy Mix The Foxglove Foxy Mix, 'Digitalis ‘Foxy Mix’, is a showy and compact perennial that produces an array of pastel blooms. Colors include: pink, pale yellow, purple, white and magenta with marbled markings. The dense spikes produce large tubular flowers. The foliage has a velvet and fuzzy texture that contrast well with the flower colors. Digitalis should be planted in full sun but will tolerate morning shade. Try planting it in woodland gardens, as a border plant or cut-flowers. Remember to leave some dead flower stalks to self sow for future flowers. (All parts of Digitals are poisonous if ingested and can be invasive. ). |
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