Pineapple Lily - Montana
The Eucomis Montana, 'Eucomis Montana', is a Pineapple Lily that bears mesmerizing flower-spikes whose color begins a pale green-white and mature to a lovely burgundy wine. Eucomis is a tough perennial bulb that performs well in average soils that do not remain too moist. Avoid over-fertilizing to ensure strong upright flower stems. They are hardy zones 7-10, They would thrive in zone 6 if planted in a protected area. ... additional info
Geranium - Southcombe Double The Geranium Southcombe Double, 'Geranium oxonianum', displays fully double, pure pink blooms that sit atop bright green stems. There are only a few double-geraniums in cultivation and don't look like a Geranium at first glance. Southcombe Double blooms almost non-stop throughout the summer, into fall. Geraniums are grown in almost any soil as long as it is not wet. They do best in sun, but will tolerate some degree of shade. For the most part, cranesbill are long-lived and do not require a lot of care. They are perfect in the perennial border and work well as a ground cover too. This plant would look wonderful in a pot on a sun-drenched porch and is also deer resistant.
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