Horsford Gardens & Nursery

Linum perenne
Flax

ZONE 5, HT 16", SUN
Petite blue flowers on short, airy green foliage in early summer. Great for the perennial boarder!

Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinal Flower

ZONE 4-9, HT 36", SUN/SHADE
A native of North America, it grows by lakes, streams and in damp meadows. Flowers from July through October. As the name implies, the flowers are bright red and very attractive to hummingbirds.

Lobelia 'Fan Salmon'
Cardinal Flower

ZONE 5, HT 2', SUN
Deep pink-salmon flower spikes bloom in late summer and fall. Flowers stand out against dark burgundy foliage. Needs consistently moist soil and grows best with afternoon shade. Hummingbirds love this one!

Lobelia fulgens 'Queen Victoria'
Cardinal Flower

ZONE 5, HT 36-48", SUN/SHADE
Stems and foliage are a rich mahogany color. Flowers are blood red and bloom from August until frost. A very dramatic look for your garden!

Lobelia siphilitica 'Blue Select'
Blue Cardinal Flower

ZONE 5-9, HT 2-3', SUN/PART SUN
The blue flowers on this mid to late summer bloomer will attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden.

Lupinus perennis
Lupine from field-collected seed.

HT 2-3', SUN
The seeds for this cultivar are collected from the wild strain. Mainly blue blooms in June. Moist soil.

Lychnis chalcedonica
Maltese Cross

ZONE 3-9, HT 36", SUN
If you are looking for an outstanding red to make a statement in your garden, this is the plant to use. Brilliant scarlet blooms in summer. Cut back after blooming.

Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Orange Gnome'
Campion

ZONE 3-9, HT 8", SUN/PART SUN
Orange-red flowers contrast nicely with bronze-tinted foliage and bloom most of the summer. Prefers moist soils.

Malva alcea 'Fastigiata'
Musk Mallow

ZONE 4-8, HT 4', SUN/PART SUN
Clear pink summer flowers. Very good for hot, dry spots. Will spread by seed and naturalize.

Malva sylvestris 'Zebrina'
Rose Mallow

ZONE 4-8, HT 3', SUN
Paper thin pale pink flowers have unusual raspberry-purple strips. Elegant with blooms for most of the summer.

Matteuccia struthiopteris
Ostrich Fern

ZONE 3-7, HT 3-5', SUN/SHADE
Graceful fronds resembling ostrich feathers. Use in the mixed border or as a specimen plant. Needs moist, rich soil. Forms dramatic clumps. You can pick the fiddleheads in spring for eating.

Mertensia virginica
Virginia Blue Bells

ZONE 3-8, HT 18-24", SUN/PART SUN These flowers are my favorite spring surprise. Since the nursery is so old, you never know what is going to pop up or where. Year after year our Virginia blue bells poke through scrub, rocky fields, and under trees. Flowers of purple-blue fade to rose. By summer the entire plant is dormant.

Miscanthus oligostachtus 'Purpurescens'
Maiden Grass

ZONE 4, HT 4-5', SP 2', SUN
Reddish foliage becomes more intense as summer passes. Cotton-like plumes with magenta hues in August. One of the best varieties for fall color. Forms an upright clump. Tolerates all soil types. Great for mass plantings or as a simple addition to your garden for year round interest.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Maiden Grass

ZONE 5, HT 5-6', SP 3-4', SUN/PT SHADE One of the oldest and best selling Miscanthus varieties. Slender green foliage with silver variegation turns golden in fall. White plumes with a red tint appear in fall. Forms a large, rounded mound making it perfect for screening, use as a specimen, or planting in your perennial garden. Performs best in moist soil but will tolerate all soil types, including clay.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
Maiden Grass

ZONE 5, HT 4-5', SP 3', SUN/PT SHADE
Grows in an upright rounded clump of green foliage with thin white margins, giving the grass a silvery appearance. Reddish bronze plumes in late fall. Very versatile in the landscape. Perfers moist soil, but tolerates all soil types. Use in border, container, or mass plantings. Will grow well around pond edges.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande'
Japanese Silver Grass

ZONE 4, HT 4-5', SP 4-5', SUN
A perfect ornamental grass for areas with a short growing season. Narrow green foliage and orange-red seed heads in late summer. Can be used as a specimen, in the border, or as a hedge. Looks great with Rudbeckia, Aster, and Heliopsis. Tolerates all soils but does best in moist, well drained soils.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
Porcupine Grass

ZONE 5-10, HT 4-6', SP 4-6', SUN
Horizontal yellow bands on lush green leaves make this grass unique. This upright plant produces bronze red plumes that turn silver as seeds mature. Forms a nice upright clump with arching tips. Use as a specimen or for screening.

Miscanthus sinensis var purpurescens 'Autumn Red’
Maiden Hair Grass

ZONE 4-8, HT 3-5', SUN
Brilliant, red-orange fall foliage will be a stand-out in your fall garden. A great grass for northern climates.

Monarda didyma 'Blue Stocking'
Bee Balm

ZONE 4-9, HT 36", SUN
A cool, refreshing violet-purple that you will appreciate on a hot summer's day.

Monarda didyma 'Gardenview Scarlet' Bee Balm

ZONE 3, HT 2-3', SUN/PART SUN
Plants produce rose-red flowers all summer. This is a highly mildew resistant variety.

Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'
Bee Balm

ZONE 4-8, HT 36", SUN/PART SUN
Vibrant scarlet flower heads bloom above extremely mildew-resistant foliage from mid summer to early fall. Will attract hummingbirds.r. This is a highly mildew resistant variety.

Monarda didyma 'Mahogany'
Bee Balm

ZONE 4-9, HT 3', SUN
Maroon flowers and mildew resistant foliage are characteristics of this cultivar. Blooms above fragrant foliage from June through August.

Monarda didyma 'Marshall's Delight'
Bee Balm

ZONE 4-9, HT 36", SUN
A lovely shade of pink that gardeners and hummingbirds find attractive. Foliage is more mildew resistant than most. Plant in organic soil.

Monarda didyma 'Raspberry Wine'
Bee Balm

ZONE 4-9, HT 36", SUN
Raspberry-colored flower buds open up to clear, wine-colored flowers. Foliage has a hint of red and is mildew resistant.

Monarda 'On Parade'
Beebalm

ZONE 4, HT 30”, SUN/PT SHADE
Velvety fuchsia blooms from mid summer into fall look striking against the dark green, mildew resistant foliage of this compact variety. Looks great when planted among ornamental grasses and yarrow.