Roots to Flowers in 6 weeks

Amsonia are some of my favorite native perennials.

Amsonia hubrechtii is the most commonly seen species along the Main Line. It is primarily grown for its fine leaves that take on a yellow shaggy appearance at the end of the season and look awesome paired with grasses.

‘Grande’ is an incredible selection of another species called Amsonia tabernamontani. It has broad leaves and beautiful clusters of blue flowers from late April through May. The foliage adds an elegant green texture to the landscape once flowers have faded.

’Grande’ isn’t the easiest selection to find, so I gathered 2 clumps from a generous client in Villanova in December and now have 40 plugs and dozens of larger plants ready for potting and planting this spring.

Working with the plants used in landscape designs from roots to flowers keeps you connected and growing in your understanding of how the plants develop over time and function in the field.

There are beautiful varieties of native plants that have been carefully tested and selected and can be used in a garden setting to support wildlife and provide a beautiful aesthetic without looking out of control. Many, like this Amsonia have drought and deer resistant qualities that are hard to beat in addition to the gorgeous flowers. The beautiful flowers, lush foliage and deer-resistance make them a versatile perennial that fits in to a city garden in Philadelphia, a formal on the Main Line, a naturalistic Chester County planting, or a coastal garden at the shore.

We are looking forward to bringing these perennials out into the landscape with several new designs in just a few weeks.