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African Daisy (See Osteospermum) Agastache (Hummingbird Mint) Height: 8-10” Upright R Essential to the pollinator-friendly garden, the scented are great in borders and mixed containers. can be used for tea. Tolerates dry conditions. Ageratum Height: 6-16” Mounds – fills out the pot Rto

Easy to grow, produces a steady show of powder-puff like flowers and is seldom bothered by pests. Great in beds and mixed containers.

Alyssum Height: 4-10” Mounds – fills out the pot & trails Rto

Low growing that produces a carpet of dainty, fragrant flowers. Flowers are white, , or mixed .

Angelonia (Summer Snapdragon) Height: 10-24” Accent or stand alone R Large flowers on strong stems make this plant ideal for the landscape as well as containers. Superb heat tolerance.

Argyranthemum (Marguerite) Height: 12-20” Upright, mounding – Accent or stand alone R Heat tolerant produce daisy-like flowers. Trim back once the flowers have bloomed to encourage new growth. Bacopa (Sutera) Height: 6-8” Mounds and trails Rto Cascading stems are covered with delicate five flowers in white, pink or . Keep evenly watered for continuous bloom. Ideal for mixed containers and baskets. Basket Grass (Oplisimus) Height: 6” Trails R Striped add interest to the mixed container or basket.

Begonia, Fibrous (Wax Begonia) Height: 8-28” Mounds – fills out the pot to

Easy to grow, begonias do well in a variety of conditions but like light shade the best. Available in or bronze and colors include , white pink and rose

Begonia, Foliage (Gryphon) Height: 14-16” Mounds, can also be used as an accent

Unique tropical appearance adds “wow” to a mixed container.

Begonia, Megawatt Height: 12” Mounds-- fills out the pot Rto All four megawatt colors produce striking, non-stop flowers from spring until fall, on sturdy stems that hold blooms above lush foliage. Perform well in heat and drought and are ideal in beds, big tubs and borders. Begonia, Winged Height: 12-15” Mounds Rto Mounding large plants produce extra large flowers and cool green leaves. Delivers great garden performance across a wide range of conditions.

Begonia, Boliviensis Height: 12-16” Mounds and trails Rto Great vigor and strong branching makes these bright, showy plants perfect for baskets, containers or borders.

Bidens Height: 8-16” Mounds and/or trails (depends on variety) R Produces star-shaped flowers atop fern-like foliage. Excellent in mixed containers and hanging baskets. Some varieties are fragrant.

Browalia (Sapphire ) Height: 12-16” Mounds to

Best grown in light shade, produces dainty star-shaped flowers in either blue or white. Use in baskets, containers or in the landscape.

Caladium (Elephant Ear, Heart of Jesus, Angel Wings) Height: 6-36” Upright Rto This tropical foliage plant with their spectacular multi-colored decorative leaves is a thriller in the landscape or container. Calibrachoa (Million Bells) Height: 6-10” Trails and/or mounds (depending on variety) Rto The ultimate “spiller” for containers and baskets, million bells come in a wide assortment of colors – from solids to stripes to bi-colors, the varieties offered are mind-boggling. Ample water and fertilizer will fuel its astounding growth. Treat with an iron supplement when the leaves turn a light green and you'll have the prettiest million bells in the neighborhood! Calla Lily (Arum Lily, Trumpet Lily, Pig Lily) Height: 12-36” Upright Rto Although not considered to be a true lily, the calla lily is an extraordinary flower with many colors to choose from. Its green leaves are shaped like arrow heads and have white or silver speckles. Use in flower beds or containers.

Canna Height: 30-48” Upright R This bold tropical plant stands out in containers or the landscape where it will thrive in the heat.

Cassia (Popcorn Plant) Height: 36” Upright R Loads of bright golden yellow blooms emerge from dramatic black buds. Rub the leaves and enjoy the scent of buttered popcorn!

Celosia (Feather Celosia) Height: 14” Upright R Gold, red and yellow are All-America Selections Winners for outstanding garden performance and dense flower plumes

Celosia (Brain Celosia or Wool Flowers) Height: 12-28” Upright R The unusual flower heads resemble rooster combs or convoluted brains. But don't let that description discourage you from trying this great plant. Wonderful specimen in flower beds and interesting accent in a container. Cineraria Height: 12-24” Upright

Beautiful daisy-like flowers adorn this lovely plant.

Cleome (Spider Flower) Height: 12-48 ” Upright R This tall dramatic plant produces large balls of flowers with long pods that whirl away from the center. Stunning cleome make a great focal point in the back of a flower bed.

Coleus Height: 12-36” Upright Rto These foliage plants are bold and versatile. Whether to grow in sun or shade depends on the variety but you'll find that many of the vegetative ones on the market can tolerate either. Check the tag for light requirement. Coleus is striking in both beds and containers.

Cosmos Height: 20-24” Upright R Easy to grow, produces showy cup-shaped daisy type flowers. Beautiful in flower beds.

Cuphea Height: 18-28” Upright R Easy to grow, heat and humidity tolerant & definitely a hummingbird magnet! Use in the bed or container. Dahlia Height: 6-36” Upright R Gorgeous flowers come in a wide assortment of colors and bi-colors. Beautiful in the garden or containers.

Diascia Height: 10-14” Semi-trailing Rto Delicate snapdragon-like flowers cover this early-blooming annual flower. Its sturdy compact habit make this plant ideal for containers and window boxes.

Dianthus Height: 6-20” Upright R These cheery, fragrant annuals add a great dose of to flower beds and containers.

Dichondra Height: 2-4” Trails

Very drought and heat tolerant (used as a ground cover in places like Rto Florida), dichondra makes a great trailer in a mixed basket or container.

Dipladania Height: 12-24” Trails R Although Dipladania is from the same family as Mandevilla, they're different in that dipladania foliage is somewhat smaller, and the plant is more shrub-like, but both “vine” or climb. Dorotheanthus Mezoo Height: 6-8” Trails Rto This mat-forming succulent-like plant produces dainty, vibrant red flowers in late spring. Green leaves are accented with white to add interest and texture to containers or baskets. Works well as a ground cover and in the rock garden as well. Dracaena (Spike) Height: 24-36” Upright Rto This container classic adds height with long, deep-green fan foliage.

Dusty Miller Height: 10” Upright Rto Bushy, uniform plants have finely cut, silvery white, velvety leaves. Great in garden beds and containers. Easy to grow. Can take a light frost and looks stunning in a white or night garden.

Euphorbia Height: 10-24” Upright and mounding Rto Looking for a low maintenance, easy to grow annual? Euphorbia offers outstanding heat and drought tolerance, and its milky sap is unsavory to animals. Delicate clouds of airy white blooms look great planted in beds and provide the right accent in mixed containers and baskets. Fan Flower (See Scaevola) Evolvulus “Blue My Mind” Height: 6-12” Mounds, semi trailing R Produces stunning sky blue flowers and tolerates heat, drought and humidity. Likes it hot, so look for this plant later in the season. (Stand Up) Height: 9” Semi-upright Rto Naturally compact and loaded with flowers, these fuchsias look stunning in containers.

Gaura Height: 10-14” Upright Rto These wand flowers bring motion to the garden as bees and butterflies land on the plants. Heat and drought tolerant.

Gazania (African Daisy, Treasure Flower) Height: .5-18” Upright R The vivid flower colors of this plant bring a touch of the exotic to the garden. Great plant for containers, rock gardens and xeriscapes.

Geranium Height: 10-16” Upright R This tried and true garden staple works well in both the landscape and containers. Many beautiful colors include red, pink, white, , , purple and orange and bi-colors.

Geranium, Ivy Height: 12-18” Trails

Gorgeous blossoms atop dark green foliage will spill from window boxes and containers. Gerbera Daisy Height: 6-18” Upright R Fantastic daisy type flowers on sturdy stems, available in a a wide arrange of colors and bi-colors. Low maintenance and great for cutting.

Gomphrena Height: 6-28” Upright R

Drought tolerant gomphrena produces attractive ball-shaped flowers. Great in the garden bed and for adding height to a container.

Helichrysum (Licorice) Height: 8-10” Mounding and semi-trailing R Elegant silvery green-leafed plant makes a great accent in baskets and containers. Very vigorous – recommend one plant/container or basket.

Heliotrope Large, dense clusters of tiny deep blue flowers make this plant stand R out in a container or bed. Flowers offer a delightful scent when warmed by the sun.

Ipomoea (Sweet Potato Vine) Height: 8-10” Trails R Vigorous and fast growing, sweet potato vines work well in the landscape as well as containers and baskets. Impatiens Height: 9-14” Upright to

Stunning in the garden and so many choices – solid colors, stripes and bi-colors.

Isotoma Height: 12-14” Upright R Star shaped flowers adorn textured leaves, making this plant a great addition to a mixed container. Use in beds and pots.

Kale (Flowering Kale, Ornamental Kale) Height: 20-30” Upright R Offered with fall products, ornamental kale is related to ornamental cabbage, but its leaves are serrated or fringed. Great addition to the fall garden or in containers. Although edible, unlike kale grown for the table, the leaves will be tough and chewy and should be covered with white sauce. Lantana Height: 6-12” Upright (exception – “Samantha” trails) R Easy to grow, this plant is heat and drought tolerant. Produces an abundance of brightly colored flowers. Beautiful in beds or containers.

Lisianthus “Sapphire” (Eustoma) Height: 4-6” Upright R Striking rose-like beauty, these flowers add a touch of elegance to a container or bed. Lobelia Height: 5”-12 Most mound, some varieties trail Rto Delicate and dainty blooms are beautiful adorning baskets or containers or the garden border. Check tag for light requirements which vary depending upon the variety (plants grown from seed like part shade, most vegetative varieties will tolerate sun). Lobularia (Carpet Flower) Height: 10-15” Mounds Rto Vigorous and fragrant (smells like sweet alyssum), its dainty foliage and tiny white flowers make this plant an excellent choice for flower beds or containers.

Lotus maculatus (Golden Parrot's Beak, Gold Flame) Height: 8” Trails R Grown for its silver foliage which adds airy texture to hanging baskets and containers, Lotus produces bright golden yellow flowers tipped with red or orange.

Lysimachia (Creeping Jenny) Height: 6” Trails

This perennial works great in hanging baskets and containers where its lime colored leaves add texture and contrast.

Marigold, African (Chrysanthemum Flowered Marigold) Height: 14-20” Upright R Taller and more upright than French marigolds (dwarf), they thrive under hot and dry conditions. Our “Lady” series will brighten your garden with colors of gold, orange and yellow. Marigold, Dwarf Height: 8-12” Upright R Single and double varieties bring bright summer color to your garden, from pale yellow to bright orange to the many bi-colors available. Deer don't eat dwarf varieties.

Mercadonia Height: 1-3” Trails Rto The dainty yellow flowers on a tight mat of dark green foliage will cascade down the sides of baskets or containers. Can take foot traffic, so work well planted along walkways as well as the garden bed. Mezoo (Dorotheanthus) Height: 6-8” Trails Rto This mat-forming succulent-like plant produces dainty, vibrant red flowers in late spring. Green leaves are accented with white to add interest and texture to containers or baskets. Works well as a ground cover and in the rock garden as well. Millet Height: 24-32” Upright Rto This attractive ornamental grows stiffly upright, making it a strong statement in a garden border or mixed container.

Million Bells (Calibrachoa) Height: 6-10” Trails and/or mounds (depending on variety) Rto The ultimate “spiller” for containers and baskets, million bells come in a wide assortment of colors; the varieties offered are mind-boggling. Ample water and fertilizer will fuel its astounding growth. Treat with an iron supplement when the leaves turn a light green and you'll have the prettiest million bells in the neighborhood! Nasturtium Height: 12” Trails R Easy to grow annual whose leaves are fragrant and flowers are edible. Great for containers or ground cover.

Nemesia Height: 6-36” Mounding and semi-trailing f

Charming cool season annual with fragrant flowers that resemble those of the snapdragon. Some varieties have better heat tolerance than others. Use in hanging baskets, containers and flower beds.

New Guinea Impatiens Height: 8-14” Upright to

These tropical plants stand out in containers or flower beds, with their huge flowers that come in a great assortment of colors and even bi- colors.

Nicotiana (Flowering Tobacco) Height: 10-20” Upright R This lovely heirloom flower fills the garden with brightly colored trumpets of star-shaped flowers. Perfume varieties are fragrant.

Oplisimus (See Basket Grass) Ornamental Pepper Height: 10-16” Upright R Heat up your garden with with ornamental peppers in a mixed or stand alone container or garden bed. The brightly colored peppers are edible but not as tasty as those grown for the table.

Osteospermum (African Daisy, Cape Daisy, Cape Marigold) Height: 8-24” Upright Rto Osteos can tolerate cool conditions, making these beautiful, prominent daisy-like flowers the perfect choice for flower beds or containers in early spring.

Pansy Height: 4-10” Upright R Cold tolerant pansies are the first flowers available for sale in the spring. Numerous flower colors, both solid and bi-colored abound. Frosty Pansies are available in the fall. Pansy flowers are edible. See recipes and more information at adamsfarms.com.

Penta Height: 8-24” Upright R Pentas produce large clusters of starry blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Persian Shield (Strobilanthes) Height: 18-36” Upright Rto The striking, almost iridescent multi-colored foliage is exquisite in containers, combinations, or the landscape. Loves the heat. Petchoa Height: 10-18” Rto A mix between petunia and calibrachoa (million bells), produces an abundance of flowers, similar in size to petunia (but not sticky!) Great in hanging baskets, containers or flower beds.

Petunia, Grandiflora Height: 12-15” Upright R Produces large flowers, single or ruffly doubles. Best planted in flower beds.

Petunia, Multiflora Height: 8-12” Upright R More compact than the grandifloras and produce smaller flowers but make up for that with the sheer number of blossoms open at any given time. Mass together to create a big splash of color to the flower garden.

Petunia, Spreading Height: 6-14” Trailing R Don't let the height fool you. These petunias can spread or trail 24-36”, making them ideal for hanging baskets, containers or flower beds. Common varieties include wave, supertunias cascadias, and surfinias. Phlox Height: 8-12” Upright R Heat, drought and humidity tolerant with rich fragrance and intense color. Perfect for containers or flower beds.

Portulaca Height: 4-10” Trails R Hot sun and drought are no problem. Fleshy, succulent-like leaves and colorful flowers make this plant ideal for the flower border or container, although the flowers close when the sun is not shining.

Salvia splendens (Scarlet Sage) Height: 8-12” Upright R Bears a profusion of flowers on tall, erect spikes. Stunning in a flower bed or container. Deadhead to encourage reblooming.

Salvia rhea Height: 12-16” Upright R Dense flower spikes are covered with small two-lipped flowers. Drought tolerant and notably heat resilient.

Sanvitalia (Creeping Zinnia) Height: 6-8” Trailing R Flowers resemble tiny sunflowers with their large centers surrounded by many bright yellow . Use in baskets, containers or in the front of the border or in a rock garden.

Scaevola (Fan Flower) Height: 6-14” Mounds and trails R Easy to grow, this heat tolerant plant produces delicate lacy flowers all summer long. Excellent in baskets, containers or flower beds. Flower colors – blue, pink or white.

Snapdragon, Rocket Series Height: 30-36” Upright R Vigorous and heat tolerant, snapdragons stand out in the garden bed with their showy spikes covered with closely packed florets. Cutting will encourage reblooming.

Spike (Dracaena) Height: 24-36” Upright Rto This container classic adds height with long, deep-green fan foliage.

Spilanthes (Peek-a-Boo Plant, Toothache Plant) Height: 18-24” Upright R This unusual eye-catching novelty has olive-shaped golden yellow 1” flowers with a deep burgundy eye. Foliage will take on a bronze-green tone in full sun. Streptocarpus (Cape Primrose, Lady Slippers) Height: 6-12” Mounds and trails to

Dainty flowers atop large leaves.

Sunflower (Helianthus) Height: 6-24” Upright R Who can resist sunflowers, with their big, dark centers surrounded with bright golden yellow flowers?!? Dwarf varieties are perfect for pots or the garden bed. Sunpatiens Height: 24-36” Upright or trailing, depending upon variety Rto Flowers resemble new guinea impatiens, but unlike those, these plants can thrive in full sun. Available in many colors including red, white, orange, pink, salmon and , and several varieties sport bi- colored leaves. Sweet Potato Vine (See Ipomoea)

Torenia (Wishbone Flower, Clown Flower) Height: 6-12” Upright or trailing, depending upon variety to

The flower shape resembles that of a snapdragon with throats of a contrasting color.

Verbena Height: 6-14” Upright or trailing, depending upon variety R Verbenas flower profusely, many producing extremely large, showy blooms. Use in hanging baskets, containers or flower beds. Vinca Height: 6-14” Upright or trailing, depending upon variety R This low maintenance plant tolerates drought and heat and will continue to produce an array of flowers over glossy green leaves. Great in containers, flower beds and borders. Many colors from which to choose, including red, white, pink, apricot and lavender.

Vinca Vine (Vinca variegata) Height: 4-6” Rto Features green leaves with creamy white edges, perfect for containers, baskets or as a ground cover. The height may be 4-6”, but the spread is 12-16”.

Viola (Johnny Jump Up) Height: 4-8” Upright Rto Violas differ from pansies in that violas have three petals pointing up and two pointing down, whereas pansies have four pointing up and only one pointing down. Both can tolerate cool weather and will be the first flowers ready to plant in early spring for flower boxes , containers and beds.

Zinnia angustifolia (Creeping Zinnia) Height: 6-12” Mounds and trails R Star shaped flowers cover these vigorous plants that are heat, humidity and drought tolerant.

Zinnia elegans Height: 10-16 Upright R Easy to grow with a great selection of color choices, including red, orange, white, yellow and pink, some single some bicolors. Zinnias create a burst of color in the flower bed or container.