SPRING PLANT & GARDEN SALE!

Fri May 10 2024 at 09:00 am to Sat May 11 2024 at 03:00 pm

6757 40th Ave SW | Seattle

Alice Britt
Publisher/HostAlice Britt
SPRING PLANT & GARDEN SALE!
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Back again for the third year, this popular event coincides with the annual West Seattle Rummage Sale!
About this Event

SPRING PLANT SALE!
Friday & Saturday, May 10-11, 9 am - 3 pm
6757 40th Ave SW, Seattle
(just north of Lincoln Park, and east of California SW, in West Seattle)
*70 easy care, perennial & evergreen plants, 19 plant varieties


*Pot sizes: 4 inch to gallon sizes


*Well below store prices. Range: $4-$14 each. (Propagating plants is an obsession with me & I enjoy sharing the wealth!)


*Fertilized with 6-month slow-release fertilizer to ensure healthy plants eager to grow when transplanted.


*Full plant descriptions, culture & care provided (See links below.)
HELLEBORUS FROSTKISS, ANNA’S RED — 1-gal. container @ $11 ea.
An enduring beauty, Helleborus Frostkiss® Anna's Red Hellebore is an evergreen perennial that adds a touch of elegance to your garden all year round. This prolific bloomer graces your garden with its deep-burgundy blooms from winter through early spring, held aloft by sturdy, deep-red stems. The lush, marbled foliage emerges in a striking bronze-green with vibrant pink veins in spring and matures to a delicate cream variegation. For more info: https://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/helleborus-frostkiss-annas-red
LEUCOTHOE, LITTLE FLAMES — 1-gal. container @ $11 ea.
This low, shrub bursts into spring with fine, fire-engine red new leaves followed by small, fragrant flowers. The shiny green summer foliage sets afire again in fall, in deeper hues of burgundy-red. Maintains a compact, neat shape without pruning. Great for a low hedge, ground cover, or container. For more info: https://www.monrovia.com/leafscape-little-flames-fetterbush.html
CHECKERBERRY WINTERGREEN — 4” container @ $4 ea.
Wintergreen bursts into spring with fine, fire-engine red new leaves followed by small, fragrant flowers. The shiny green summer foliage sets afire again in fall, in deeper hues of burgundy-red. Maintains a compact, neat shape without pruning. Great for a low hedge, ground cover, or container accent. Evergreen. For more info.: https://www.gardenia.net/plant/gaultheria-procumben
HOSTA EMERALD ROUGHCUT — 1-quart container @ $14 ea.
This lovely hosta has pointed, yellow leaves and emerald-green margins. The bright colors, impressed veins, and deeply ruffled leaf edges create an exciting show in the garden. Hosta 'Emerald Ruff Cut' will slowly reach 18" tall and 30" across. Pale lavender flowers on tall scapes in early summer. For more info: https://www.eurohosta.com/hosta-emerald-ruff-cut
HARDY SUCCULENTS (SEMPERVIVUM) — 4” container @ $4 ea.
Hens and chicks that stay low to the ground as they self-propagate, making them good ground cover. They come in shades of green, gray, red, blue, purple and copper colors. They enjoy full sun, sandy soil and thrive on little water. Great rock gardens, front of perennial gardens and clay pots. For more info: https://www.gardendesign.com/succulents/hens-and-chicks.html
BLUE DART RUSH (JUNCUS TENUIS)— 1-gal. container @ $11 ea.
Grown for its stiff upright blue-green foliage, this variety is well suited to garden beds and mixed containers; can be grown as a pond plant but is also quite drought tolerant when grown in the garden. Full to part sun, moist soil. For more info: https://buchanansplants.com/plant-library/ornamental-grass/blue-dart-rush/
YELLOW ICE PLANT — 1-quart container @ $5 ea.
Cold-hardy succulent, great for cascading over rockeries or unsightly walls! Spreads to form a solid, colorful mat in full sun to bright shade. Tolerates rocky, lean soil heat & drought with little care. For more info: https://www.monrovia.com/yellow-ice-plant.html
HEUCHERA (CORAL BELLS), LIME RICKEY — 1-quart container @ $8 ea.
Brilliant ruffled foliage emerges chartreuse and matures to lime green. Provides dramatic contrast to brighten shade gardens. Small, pure white flowers on tall stems provide additional interest. A stand out in containers and borders. Thrives in dry-ish, dappled shade. Easy care evergreen. For more info: https://www.monrovia.com/lime-rickey-coral-bells.html
HEUCHERA (CORAL BELLS), PALACE PURPLE — 1-quart container @ $8 ea. Chosen 1991 Perennial Plant of the Year. Grown for the beautiful foliage which may range in color from olive green to bronze-green to a deep purple with a dark wine-red on the leaf underside. The tiny pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers are a dramatic contrast against the darker leaves. Evergreen. For more info: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/heuchera-palace-purple/
HEUCHERA (CORAL BELLS), FIRE CHIEF —1-quart container @ $8 ea. Mid-sized leaves of glowing wine red make a gorgeous medium size mound. These are topped with bi-colored pink and white flowers on dark red stems. Blooms continuously spring, summer, and fall. For more info: https://www.gardenia.net/plant/heuchera-fire-chief-coral-bells
HEUCHERA (CORAL BELLS), FOREVER PURPLE —1-quart container @ $8 ea.
My personal favorite! Unfaltering color—intensely purple, glossy foliage with fluted edges. Produces short airy sprays of small soft violet-colored flowers on deep purple stems from late spring through summer. Outstanding color for borders, rock gardens, and mixed containers. An herbaceous perennial; evergreen in mild winter areas. Flexible easy grower in full shade to sun. Drought tolerant!For more info: https://www.monrovia.com/forever-purple-coral-bells.html
CAREX, EVERILLO — 1-gal. container @ $8 ea. 3 for $20
Versatile and vigorous, with finely textured, variegated evergreen foliage & remarkable durability, Thrives in shade, yet tolerates full sun without burning. Long. Narrow leaves arch up from the crown and weep gracefully to form a well-behaved clump. Ideal container or landscape accent. Stunning en masse. For more info: https://www.monrovia.com/feather-falls-sedge-39336.html
LAMIUM, ORCHID FROST — 1-quart container @ $6 ea.
Lamium is one of the best choices for a tough yet showy perennial ground cover. Forms a spreading patch of small silver leaves with a stunning blue-green edge. Clusters of lavender-pink flowers appear in spring, then continue off and on until fall. For more info: http://www.perennials.com/plants/lamium-maculatum-orchid-frost.html
WOOLY THYME — 1-quart container @ $6 ea.
A durable herbaceous perennial herb with aromatic leaves, perfect for filling between stepping stones or as a waterwise ground cover. Creates a low, lush mat of soft green foliage 3” tall and 12” wide. Works nicely tucked into a container, allowed to trail over the edge. The small, showy, pink flowers attract butterflies. Full Sun. For more info: https://www.monrovia.com/woolly-thyme.html
CULINARY OREGANO — 1-quart containers @ $4 ea.
A must-have herb in a culinary garden, oregano is easy to grow and perfect for beginners. Grows well in containers or even as ground cover along a path more. For more info: https://www.almanac.com/plant/oregano
MOJITO MINT — 1-quart container @ $4 ea.
Serrated leaves have a fine spearmint scent and flavor. Used to enhance the taste of a variety of dishes, mixed drinks & desserts. It’s best to grow this vigorous plant in containers on a sunny patio or windowsill to contain growth. For more info: https://www.herbcottage.com.au/products/moroccan-mint
VARIEGATED ENGLISH IVY, GLACIER — 1-gal. container @ $6 ea.
Attractive, deep green colored foliage marked with creamy white. One of the best choices for a fast-growing arrangement IN in a container or wall/ground cover. Easy to grow vining plant that grows fairly quickly. For more info: https://www.gardencrossings.com/product/hedera-glacier/
GOLDEN CREEPING JENNY — 1-quart container @ $6 ea.
Creeping Jenny is a low-growing perennial plant that is perfect for ground cover and especially effective tumbling out of pots and planters. It is easy to grow and spreads rapidly. For that reason, I would recommend using it as a trailing element in a pot.

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6757 40th Ave SW, 6757 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, United States

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