Coral Honeysuckle Lonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler' Extra long-blooming version of our native Coral Honeysuckle. Coral honeysuckle typically blooms in heavily in the spring and lightly thereafter, however, ‘Major Wheeler’ blooms heavily in the spring and continues on through the summer. It is possible to have blooms on this vine on Christmas Day! Red trumpets are golden yellow inside. Round, semievergreen leaves surround the stems. Needs support such as a board fence, trellis or large shrub. Blooms best in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade, too.  The original plant was found on the NC coast.  Why do we like it?  It is heat tolerant and drought resistant once established, and hummingbirds love it.  It is a great improvement over "Magnifica", the selection we used to like the most. We have very vigorous plants in quart pots for $8.  Hurry and plant yours today!

Japanese Beech Fern Thelypteris decursive-pinnata   Handsome, graceful fronds and a vigorous, spreading habit make this an excellent groundcover.  Can produce large colonies, but spreads via short runners, so control is possible.  Tolerates short periods of drought.  Semi-evergreen.  12-24 inches tall. Moist to average soil, part shade. Why do we like it?  Well, it is a fern...  Fronds are very distinctive in shape, and the plants are vigorous and grow beautifully.  It is a new on for us, but I think destined for good things.  It is just one of many great looking ferns we have a the nursery now.  Come and see. Available in three quart pots for $10 each.  We have a large selection of distinctive ferns in stock now.

Herrenhausen Oregano This perennial herb is hardy, vigorous, and drought tolerant.  It grows to a compact 2 feet by 2 feet, and forms a dense mass of dark green leaves.  Flowers are a deep shade of purple that looks great set against the leaves.  Makes a nice cut flower, either fresh or dried, with the added bonus of a light, spicy scent.  Useful in the kitchen, too, though not as potent as Greek Oregano.  Would be a nice edging plant in any sort of perennial bed, not just an herb garden.  Also lovely in pots.