Aster - Professor Kippenburg
The Aster ‘Professor Kippenburg’, Aster novae-angliae, has beautiful vivid purple daisy-like flowers that cover the plant. The flowers are 1-2” wide with a plant width of 12-18” and a height of 18-20”. It is a definite showstopper. ‘Professor Kippenburg’, blooming in the early fall till frost, is a definite butterfly and bird attractor. ‘Professor Kippenburg’ looks great in borders and mass plantings. The effect is indescribable. Aster ‘Professor Kippenburg’ does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster ‘Professor Kippenburgs’ make an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses. ... more info
Verbena Babylon - Carpet Blue The Verbana Babylon ' Carpet Blue', displays multitudes of blue flowers and is noted being one the earliest bloomer in the Verbena family. The family of Babylon Verbenas is also one of the most mildew resistant in the Verbena family of flowers. This Carpet Blue Verbena has a mounding and cascading habit with a fantastic display of colorful flowers. These free flowering varieties are prize picks for hanging baskets, flowing out over the edge of pots or window sill boxes.
