(Maltese Cross)

There may be no perennial more attractive to hummingbirds than Maltese cross, with its globular clusters of scarlet flowers atop tall, unbranched, hairy stems. A perennial native to European Russia, it has an upright, clumping habit with medium green, oval hairy leaves that form a basal rosette and also clasp the flower stems.

In early to midsummer, the stems are topped by domed clusters of five-petaled, scarlet to red-orange flowers. Each petal is deeply lobed, almost V-shaped. Both butterflies...

(Maltese Cross)

The Carnea Maltese cross forms globular clusters of pale pink flowers with a bronze touch atop tall, hairy stems. A perennial native to European Russia, it attains an upright, clumping habit with medium green, oval leaves. The hairy foliage is basal as well as clasping the tall, unbranching stems.

In early to midsummer, the stems are topped by domed clusters of five-petaled, bronze-pink flowers. Each petal is deeply lobed, almost V-shaped. Both butterflies and hummingbirds will pay visits. Seeds,...

(Maltese Cross)

A terrific hummingbird and butterfly attractant, Dusky Pink Maltese cross forms plump, globular clusters of pink flowers atop knee-high, hairy stems. A perennial native to European Russia, it attains an upright, clumping habit with medium green, oval leaves. The hairy foliage is basal as well as clasping the tall, unbranching stems.

In early to midsummer, the stems are topped by domed clusters of five-petaled, creamy salmon-pink flowers. Each petal is deeply lobed, almost V-shaped. Both butterflies...

(Maltese Cross)

There may be no perennial more attractive to hummingbirds than Maltese cross, with its globular clusters of scarlet flowers atop tall, unbranched, hairy stems. A perennial native to European Russia, it has an upright, clumping habit with medium green, oval hairy leaves that form a basal rosette and also clasp the flower stems.

In early to midsummer, the stems are topped by domed clusters of five-petaled, scarlet to red-orange flowers. Each petal is deeply lobed, almost V-shaped. Both butterflies...

(Maltese Cross)

Pink Maltese cross forms globular clusters of light pink flowers atop tall, hairy stems. A perennial native to European Russia, it attains an upright, clumping habit with medium green, oval leaves. The hairy foliage is basal as well as clasping the tall, unbranching stems.

In early to midsummer, the stems are topped by domed clusters of five-petaled, light pink flowers. Each petal is deeply lobed, almost V-shaped, and surrounds a deeper pink tuft of stamens. Both butterflies and hummingbirds...

(Maltese Cross)

There may be no perennial more attractive to hummingbirds than Maltese cross. The Summer Sparkle Series includes plants with globular clusters of scarlet, white or pink flowers atop tall, unbranched, hairy stems. These perennials native to European Russia have an upright, clumping habit with medium green to yellow-green, oval hairy leaves that form a basal rosette and also clasp the flower stems.

In early to midsummer, the stems on cultivars in the Summer Sparkle Series are topped by domed clusters...

(Hybrid Cherry Tomato, Raisin Tomato, Tomaccio Tomato)

Ths recently developed cherry tomato produces small, round, orange-red fruits that are ideal for drying. They are borne on exceptionally vigorous vines that can grow to 14 feet (4.2 m). Harvest begins about 70 days after seedlings are planted out. This F1 hybrid must be propagated from purchased seed (saved seed will not come true).

This climbing, frost-tender plant grows rapidly in warm conditions and fertile, evenly moist soil. Tomatoes are short-lived tender perennials that are usually grown...

(Tomato, Wolf Peach)

BLTs, grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup and French fries with ketchup, the American diet is full of tomatoes and tomato products. Everyone knows and loves tomatoes. These New World plants were domesticated, cultivated and enjoyed by Native Americans, from North to South America, but did not make it into Europe until the mid 1500s where they were initial grown as ornamentals but were soon accepted as tasty edibles. They became very popular in Italy around the late 1600s.

The garden...

(Ace 55 Tomato, Tomato)

The slicing tomato ‘Ace 55’ is a vigorous, determinate type with VFA pest and disease resistance. Its tasty round red fruits are medium-sized, sweet and juicy. They are lower in acid than most and produced around 80 days after germination. They are ideal for fresh eating in salads and sandwiches.

The garden tomato is a short-lived tender perennial vine that is grown as an annual crop. Its compound leaves are medium green, hairy and have a strong fragrance. Mature vines produce star-shaped...

(Amish Paste Tomato, Hogheart Tomato, Tomato)

Loads of bright red plum tomatoes are produced on the vigorous indeterminant vines of ‘Amish Paste.’ The fruits of this flavorful American heirloom are borne in clusters of three to four and ideal for canning, sauce or paste. Fruits are produced around 74 days after germination.

The garden tomato is a short-lived tender perennial vine that is grown as an annual crop. Its compound leaves are medium green, hairy and have a strong fragrance. Some vines have thick, potato-like leaves while others...