Columbine - Pleat
The Columbine Double Pleat Blue and White, 'Aquilegia hybrida ‘Double Pleat Blue and White’, is a beautiful, easy to grow spring blooming perennial. The blue-green foliage adds texture and color in the fall to any of your perennial beds. The exquisite pleated flowers are mostly purple-blue and white, but one may find pink and white like petticoats. With a height of 18" and a plant spread of 14”, you won’t want to miss this. ‘Double Pleat’ should be planted in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moist well-drained soil. Columbine is a profuse self-seeder so it should be planted 12-18” apart. It is best used in rock gardens or in containers and for beds and borders, in cottage gardens and it attracts butterflies. Enjoy this popular flower in your garden or as a cut flower. ... more info
Phlox - Pixie Miracle Grace The Phlox Pixie Miracle Grace, Phlox paniculata 'Pixie Miracle Grace' (PPAF), has beautiful purple blossoms with white star-shaped centers on 1 foot dark green stems. Pixie Miracle Grace is early blooming and has a long bloom time, has a plant height of 15-20” and is extremely mildew resistant. It is a definite addition to any perennial garden. Pixie Miracle Grace needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use Pixie Miracle Grace in rock gardens, as a border or in a cut flower garden.
