(Montego Snapdragon)

Well suited to bloom during short daylengths of early spring in a wide array of floral colors, the Montego Series of snapdragons are short-lived tender perennials (often used simply as annuals) that are quite short-growing. From southwestern Europe and the Mediterranean, they bear early-season flowerspikes of distinctly lipped flowers that snap open and shut when squeezed, hence the name “snapdragon". Regarded for their good branching and shorter mature height, Montego Series plants will flower from...

(Palette Snapdragon)

Husky and well-branching with dark green leaves and available in a nice array of floral colors, the Palette Series of snapdragons are short-lived tender perennials (often used simply as annuals) that are quite short-growing. From southwestern Europe and the Mediterranean, they bear early-season flowerspikes of distinctly lipped flowers that snap open and shut when squeezed, hence the name “snapdragon". Regarded for their good branching and shorter mature height, Palette Series plants will flower...

(Snapdragon)

Unique in that they are short and trailing, the Playful™ Series of snapdragons are short-lived tender perennials (often used simply as annuals) very effective in hanging baskets and smaller containers. Developed by BallFlora Plant, they are propagated via cuttings only. Native to southwestern Europe and the Mediterranean, they bear early-season flowerspikes of distinctly lipped flowers of that snap open and shut when squeezed, hence the name “snapdragon". Regarded for their trailing and dwarf size,...

(Ribbon Snapdragon)

Well-branching, available in a more brilliantly colored array of floral colors, and considered a replacement for the Liberty Series, the Ribbon Series of snapdragons are short-lived tender perennials (often used simply as annuals) that grow to about knee-high. From southwestern Europe and the Mediterranean, they bear early-season flowerspikes of distinctly lipped flowers that snap open and shut when squeezed, hence the name “snapdragon". Regarded for their good branching and intermediate size, Ribbon...

(Rocket Snapdragon, Tall Snapdragon)

Members of the Rocket Series are very tall, sturdy snapdragons that produce numerous, densely-flowered spikes. In fact, in 1960 several members of this series were chosen to be All-American Selections for their vigorous and floriferous nature.

Commonly grown as an annual, snapdragon is actually a short-lived perennial that originates from southwestern Europe and the Mediterranean.

This old-fashioned, clump-forming bedding plant has medium green, lance-shaped leaves. From summer to fall it...

(Solstice Snapdragon)

Well-branching and fast growing and quick to flower in the earliest days of spring, the Solstice Series of snapdragons are short-lived tender perennials (often used simply as annuals) that reach knee-height. From southwestern Europe and the Mediterranean, they bear very early-season flowerspikes (perhaps even in late winter) distinctly lipped flowers that snap open and shut when squeezed, hence the name “snapdragon". Regarded for their good branching and mockery of frost, Solstice Series plants will...

(Sonnet Snapdragon)

Snapdragons in the Sonnet Series are short-lived tender perennials, often raised as annuals, that originate from southwestern Europe and the Mediterranean. These well-branched bedding plants bear one main upright spike of distinctly lipped flowers surrounded by many smaller flowerspikes. The individual flowerheads snap open and shut when squeezed, hence the name “snapdragon". Available in a large array of colors, Sonnet snapdragons are vigorous and will flower from summer to fall if spent flowerspikes...

(Tahiti Snapdragon)

Tahiti snapdragon is a short-lived perennial or tender perennial (often grown as an annual) that originates from southwestern Europe and the Mediterranean. This old-fashioned garden favorite bears upright spikes of distinctly lipped flowers that snap open and shut when squeezed, hence the name “snapdragon.” Snapdragon will continue blooming from summer to fall, if spent flower spikes are removed, and come in shade of white, red, pink, yellow, and orange. When weather is very hot they may cease from...

(American potato-bean, Ground-bean, Groundnut)

This twining herbaceous perennial from central and eastern North America is grown primarily for its edible tubers, which were a staple food of American Indians and early European colonists.

This hardy plant forms a network of underground rhizomes laced with spherical to ellipsoid tubers that resemble small potatoes. Cooked tubers are edible. Long twining stems with alternate compound leaves arise from the rhizomes in spring. The pinnate leaves have five to nine leaflets. In summer plants produce...

(Celery)

Celery is a vegetable that's taken for granted. It's cheap in the store, so most don't bother growing it, but it is an easy highly garden-worthy crop.

Grown for its yummy crisp fleshy leaf stems (petioles) and fragrant seeds, celery originates from Europe, northern Africa, India and Asia. It has been cultivated since ancient times and is a staple herb in many dishes across the world. In the United States it flavors our Thanksgiving stuffing, is the favorite compliment to buffalo wings and...