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.

Macleaya cordata
Plume Poppy

ZONE 3-8, HT 6-8', SUN
This stately plant has large scalloped leaves of silvery green. When it blooms in mid to late summer, the graceful pinkish white plumes can be used for cutting or drying. Make sure that this vigorous plant has room to spread.

Malva sylvestris mauritiana
Hollyhock Mallow

ZONE 4, HT 3-5', SUN
This plant will definitely get noticed in your garden with its vibrant red-purple flowers with plum veining. An abundance of flowers bloom late summer to late fall. Heat and drought tolerant. Self seeds.

Malva sylvestris 'Purple Satin '
Rose Mallow

ZONE 4, HT 3-4', SUN
This reseeding biennial is perfectly suited for the middle or back of the perennial garden. Sturdy stems and Hollyhock-like foliage form a large green clump. In early summer 2.5" bright lavender pink flowers begin to bloom and persist until fall.

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.

Mazus reptans
Mazus

ZONE 4, HT 2", SUN/PART SUN
Use between stepping stones, or as a ground cover. Lavender flowers in May and June. One plant will spread up to a foot. Can even handle some light foot traffic!

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', SUN
Reddish foliage becomes more intense as summer passes. Cotton-like plumes in August. One of the best fall-colored miscanthus that makes a large statement.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus'

Clump forming, narrow green foliage with a white midrib. Foliage turns bronze in fall. Flower heads appear in late summer/early fall and are great for using as cut flowers.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
Japanese Silver 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. Prefers 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 4-6', 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.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
Porcupine Grass

ZONE 5-10, HT 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.

Molinia caerulea 'Strahlenquelle’
Fountain Spray Moore Grass

ZONE 4, HT 16-24", SP 36", SUN
This grass is most appreciated in the landscape from mid summer through winter. Moor grass makes a great specimen, can be used as a groundcover, and gives a formal appearance to large planters. Grows best in moist soil and sun but is shade tolerant. Purple seed heads are produced in midsummer and rise up to 24" above the green foliage creating a fountain-like appearance.

Monarda didyma 'Beauty of Cobham'
Bee Balm

ZONE 4, HT 28-30", SUN
Plant this unique variety of Monarda and watch the butterflies and hummingbirds flock to your garden. Light pionk blooms rest atop purple bracts on dark stems. The dark purple foliage really makes the blooms stand out from mid to late summer.

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.

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 'Purple Rooster'
Bee Balm

ZONE 4, HT 36", SUN/PT SHADE We are very excited to be growing this extremely rare variety of bee balm! Large, true purple flowers bloom for most of the summer over attractive, mildew resistant foliage. Very inviting to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Great for adding to cut flower arrangements.

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.