Gladiolus communis ssp byzantinus- Circa 1629, this hardy heirloom has dense spires of glowing, purple-red flowers, white-striped interiors above low growing, sword-like foliage. Fabulous for cutting gardens! Bulb size: 6 cm/up. May/June. Plant 6″” deep and 6″” apart. Height: 16″ to 24″. Photo credit to Van Engelen Inc.
The Drumstick Allium. Dating back to the 16th century, this terrific naturalizing heirloom has dense, egg-shaped composite flowers that open green and mature to rich…
This naturalizing award-winner has bright white, delicate flowers with a bit of green at the base of the inner petals and shiny green, recurved foliage.…
Previously known as F. assyriaca, this 1874 heirloom has irresistible maroon bell shaped flowers with bronze-gold interiors, tiny black veins and glaucous foliage. This deer-…