Cardinal Flower.

Lobelia cardinalis 'Black Truffle'. Description not available at this time

Coreopsis/Tickseed.

Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise'. Perennial. Hardy to -30°F. Also called tickseed. An All-American Selection winner 'Early Sunrise' has double and semi-double golden flowers that bloom early and continuously. Height : 18 inches. Fragrant!

Corydalis elata

Cranesbill/Hardy Geranium

While not as magnificently floriferous or as aromatically endowed as their close relatives the bedding geranium and scented geranium (both more accurately referred to as pelargoniums), these hardy perennials nonetheless provide ornamental interest. Most prefer some afternoon shade or a woodland-like setting where they make excellent ground covers. They will do well in full sun with adequate soil moisture. Allow to wind through roses or Artemisia 'Powis Castle' or plant in front of the border. Yearly or biannual division will keep plants healthy, in check and provide extra plant material. Some varieties produce interesting fall color.

Hardy Geranium.

'Rozanne'. Perennial. Hardy to -20°F. Deep green foliage plants have large 2 1/2 inch violet-blue flowers which bloom from June to October. The foliage turns red in the fall. Makes a great hanging basket. Height to 20 inches.

Hardy Geranium.

G. himalayense x G. pratense 'Johnson's Blue'. One of the most widely available hybrids in cultivation. Clumps of finely cut foliage provide a base for beautiful lavender-blue flowers from mid-summer to fall. Good groundcover.

Hardy Geranium.

Geranium 'Brookside'. Perennial, hardy to -30°F. Vigorous 12 -18 inch tall plant with finely cut leaves and large bowl shaped flowers of a deep clear blue with a pale center. Cut back flowers around June when plant begins to look spindley to maintain attractive mounding character and encourage rebloom.

Hardy Geranium.

Geranium pratense 'Dark Reiter'. Description not available at this time

Hardy Geranium.

Renardii x platypetalum 'Phillip Vapelle'. Neat 15 inch mounds are formed by softly hairy, blue-green leaves. Large bluish-purple flowers with strong dark veins and deeply notched petals are produced over a long period.

Hardy Geranium, Musk.

Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety'. Perennial, hardy to -10°F. Also called big-rooted geranium. Semi-evergreen plant with light pink, nearly white flowers. with a maximim height of about 20 inches. Rhizomatous spreader makes a good groundcover without becoming "weedy". Does best if planted in loose leaf litter such as in a woodland setting where it will tolerate dry conditions. Soil should remain slightly most if planted in full sun. Musk geranium is the source of zdravetz (geranium) oil used in perfumery.

Hardy Geranium, White Flowered Musk.

Geranium macrorrhizum 'Album'. Perennial. Hardy to -10°F. White-pink flowers early and mid summer. Semi- evergreen, spreading by rhizomes. Foliage releases scent when lightly brushed. Height: 12 to 20 inches. Good ground cover if planted in shade but will do well in part sun. Use in potpourri, perfume.

Curly Wurly.

Juncus effusus.

Cyperus

'Baby Tut'. Description not available at this time

Thomas DeBaggio
(1942-2011)

We are no longer growing any plants. Listings are for information only. Last seed source listed after some of the plants is the company from which I last purchased the seeds. I make no guarantee that a variety is still available from that company or that there aren't other sources. Plants with no source either were not grown from seed (most likely) or the seed is not commercially available.