{"title":"New Fall 2026","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"primula-beesiana","title":"Primula beesiana | Bee's primrose","description":"\u003cp\u003eBee's primrose (\u003cem\u003ePrimula beesiana\u003c\/em\u003e) is a candelabra primrose for the Proliferae group. This long-lived perennial can be found growing along streamsides in mountains throughout southwestern China. In the garden, it is happiest in consistently moist, wet, or boggy, acidic soil in part shade. Soil should never be allowed to dry out. Flowers heavily and reseeds readily when happy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun fact: Bee's primrose does attract scads of bees and butterflies, but it was not named for the pollinator. According to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantfinder.mobot.org\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=285603\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Missouri Botanical Garden write up on Primula beesiana\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMissouri Botanical Garden\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specific epithet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ebeesiana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e refers to Bees Ltd., a nursery and seed company founded by amateur naturalist Arthur Bulley (1861-1942) in Cheshire, England. Bulley provided the funds for botanist George Forrest (1873-1932) to travel to southwestern China and collect plants suitable for growing in England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZone\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4 to 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/pages\/plant-families\" title=\"Plant Family Collection list at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/plant-family-Primulaceae\" title=\"Primulaceae plant family collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePrimulaceae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/herbaceous\" title=\"Herbaceous perennial collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHerbaceous perennial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 to 24 in. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6 to 12 in. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: part shade \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions\u003c\/strong\u003e: moist, wet, boggy \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e May to June \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range: \u003c\/strong\u003esouthwestern China \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4\" pot","offer_id":48385499660441,"sku":"H3","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/Primula_beesiana_in_Dunedin_Botanic_Garden_03.jpg?v=1738097382"},{"product_id":"primula-farinosa","title":"Primula farinosa | bird's eye primrose","description":"\u003cp\u003eBird's eye primrose (\u003cem\u003ePrimula\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003efarinosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a semi-evergreen perennial primrose from the Farinosa group. This beauty is commonly found growing wild from northern England, southern Scandinavia, Alps, Pyrenees and Tatra, but is rarely encountered in gardens. \u003cem\u003ePrimula farinosa \u003c\/em\u003eis short-lived and reportedly tricky to grow, but we have had nothing but success with our plants so far. This batch germinated in spring 2025, grew a few inches, then bloomed in spring 2026 at an absurdly tiny size (see image 4). They have since filled out their 4-inch pots nicely. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBest grown on moist, limey, hummus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Good drainage is essential for success through winter. A nice addition to the shaded alpine garden. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowers note: \u003c\/strong\u003efrost heave can be a problem in snow-less winters. For best results, plant in quantity as roots will join and anchor to the ground better.  Plants should be mulched before winter. Cover with evergreen boughs for additional protection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZone\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 to 7 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/pages\/plant-families\" title=\"Plant Family Collection list at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/plant-family-Primulaceae\" title=\"Primulaceae plant family collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePrimulaceae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/herbaceous\" title=\"Herbaceous perennial collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHerbaceous perennial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 to 8 in. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 to 8 in. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: full sun to part shade \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions\u003c\/strong\u003e: moist, humus rich, fertile, alpine \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to May \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe, Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4\" pot","offer_id":48385343553689,"sku":"D8-c","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/Primula_farinosa_L.__Primulaceae_-4F.jpg?v=1738097690"},{"product_id":"penstemon-tubaeflorus","title":"Penstemon tubaeflorus | white wand beardtongue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite wand beardtongue (\u003cem\u003ePenstemon tubaeflorus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a spring-blooming native perennial that can be found growing on dry prairies and open woods throughout many eastern and central states. It is very easy to grow on dry or average soil in any sunny spot. Pollinators adore the bright white tubular blooms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3 to 8      \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/pages\/plant-families\" title=\"Plant Family Collection list at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/plant-family-Scrophulariaceae\" title=\"Scrophulariaceae plant family collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScrophulariaceae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/herbaceous\" title=\"Herbaceous perennial collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHerbaceous perennial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 to 36 in.    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 to 18 in.    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full Sun    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dry, Well-drained, Average    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: May to June    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhite       \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eeastern and central United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4\" pot","offer_id":47893275639961,"sku":"I5-e","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/Penstemon_tubiflorus_var._tubiflorus.jpg?v=1768426683"},{"product_id":"penstemon-canescens","title":"Penstemon canescens | Appalachian beardtongue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppalachian beardtongue (\u003cem\u003ePenstemon cansecens\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as grey beardtongue, can be found growing on dry slopes and woodland edges from Pennsylvania south to North Carolina and Alabama. This showy, late spring blooming native perennial has violet-pink flowers and grey-green leaves that are light fuzzed all over with dense gray hairs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery easy to grow on average, well-drained soil in full sun. Good drainage is essential for success through winter. Cut back immediately after flowering to prolong bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 to 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/pages\/plant-families\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Plant Family Collection list at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/plant-family-plantaginaceae\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Plantaginaceae plant family collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePlantaginaceae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/herbaceous\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Herbaceous perennial collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHerbaceous perennial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 to 36 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 to 18 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e full sun \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dry, average, well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May to June\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eastern United States \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4\" pot","offer_id":47893275607193,"sku":"J4-a","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/Penstemon_canescens_inflorescence.jpg?v=1768426796"},{"product_id":"silphium-perfoliatum","title":"Silphium perfoliatum | cup plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eCup plant (\u003cem\u003eSilphium perfoliatum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a towering perennial that can be found growing in moist locations throughout the midwest and portions of the southern United States. It can form massive clumps when grown on moist soil in full sun. Working an eight foot plant into the garden is no easy feat! This plant is perhaps best saved for the wild garden, edge of woodland, or native restoration project. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZone\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 to 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/pages\/plant-families\" title=\"Plant Family Collection list at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/plant-family-Asteraceae\" title=\"Asteraceae plant family collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/herbaceous\" title=\"Herbaceous perennial collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHerbaceous perennial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 48 to 96 in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 to 36 in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions\u003c\/strong\u003e: medium, moist, wet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: July to September\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e central-eastern Canada to southeastern United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4\" pot","offer_id":47893274886297,"sku":"J12-c","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/Silphium_perfoliatum__Slovenia.jpg?v=1775773919"},{"product_id":"primula-capitata","title":"Primula capitata | round-headed Himalayan primrose","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound-headed Himalayan primrose (\u003cem\u003ePrimula\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ecapitata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a semi-evergreen perennial primrose from the Capitatae group. This fascinating beauty can be found growing in the Himalayas at elevations between 4,000-5,000 meters. Nodding violet-blue blooms top the farinose foliage for many weeks in spring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest grown on loose, well-drained, fertile soils in part shade. Would make a nice addition to the shaded alpine garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowers note: \u003c\/strong\u003efrost heave is a problem in snow-less winters. For best results, plant in quantity as roots will join and anchor to the ground better.  Plants should be mulched before winter. Cover with evergreen boughs for additional protection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 to 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/pages\/plant-families\" title=\"Plant Family Collection list at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/plant-family-Primulaceae\" title=\"Primulaceae plant family collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePrimulaceae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/herbaceous\" title=\"Herbaceous perennial collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHerbaceous perennial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 to 12 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 to 12 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e part shade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e average, moist, well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Himalaya, Tibet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4\" pot","offer_id":47893274755225,"sku":"D8-b","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/Primula_capitata1.jpg?v=1775774624"},{"product_id":"sium-sisarum","title":"Sium sisarum | skirret","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkirret (\u003cem\u003eSium sisarum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a perennial root vegetable related to carrots and parsnips. We grow it because it is a beautiful, easy care umbellifer that puts out masses of white blooms late in the season. And, of course, because it is edible. Tender young leaves can be eaten in spring and the root bunch can be harvested (and replanted) in fall. This root vegetable has been in cultivation for over 1,000 years and has fallen in and out of favor over the centuries.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a longer write-up including harvest pictures, recipes, and how-to's, check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foodforest.garden\/2016\/01\/05\/growing-and-eating-skirret\/\" title=\"A Food Forest in Your Garden\"\u003eA Food Forest in your Garden\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 to 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/pages\/plant-families\" title=\"Plant Family Collection list at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/plant-family-apiaceae\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Apiaceae plant family collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eApiaceae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/herbaceous\" title=\"Herbaceous perennial collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHerbaceous perennial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 to 36 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 to 18 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoist, well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly to August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eE. Central \u0026amp; SE. Europe to SW. Siberia and N. Afghanistan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4\" pot","offer_id":47893272166553,"sku":"I2-e","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/Sium_sisarum_flowers.jpg?v=1779564693"},{"product_id":"malva-alcea-var-fastigiata","title":"Malva alcea var. fastigiata | hollyhock mallow","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHollyhock malva (\u003cem\u003eMalva alcea var. fastigiata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e is a narrow, elegant cousin of the Hollyhock. Hollyhock mallow blooms profusely from early to late summer. The cheery pink flowers attract scads of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This short-lived perennial self-seeds reliably. Spent flowers should not be removed to ensure a constant supply in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 4 to 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMalvaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 24 to 48 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 12 to 18 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: full sun to part-shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: average, moist, well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune to September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEurope, North and South Africa, North Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names: \u003c\/strong\u003ehollyhock mallow, vervain mallow, greater musk mallow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4\" pot","offer_id":47889869963417,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/ma030a.jpg?v=1780055394"},{"product_id":"rubia-tinctorum","title":"Rubia tinctorum | dyer's madder","description":"\u003cp\u003eDyer's madder (\u003cem\u003eRubia tinctorum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a well-known evergreen perennial that has been grown since ancient times for its roots, which produce a brick red dye. This easy-to-grow climbing perennial is not particularly ornamental, but it has pleasing yellow flowers and deep red-purple berries. It is an essential plant for any natural dye garden. Site it on average soil in a sunny location for best results.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 to 9 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/pages\/plant-families\" title=\"Plant Family Collection list at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/plant-family-rubiaceae\" title=\"Rubiaceae plant family collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRubiaceae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/herbaceous\" title=\"Herbaceous perennial collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHerbaceous perennial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 to 36 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 to 36 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun to part shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune to August \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEurasia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage four, courtesy of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Modern_wool_fleece_dyed_with_madder_roots.jpg\"\u003eSalemOptix\u003c\/a\u003e, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons, shows modern wool fleece dyed with madder roots (\u003cem\u003eRubia tinctorum\u003c\/em\u003e). The wool was pre-treated with alum prior to being cooked in the solution of madder root, as recorded in ancient recipes. The various shades were attained by varying the amount of time the wool was boiled in the solution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4\" pot","offer_id":47893269840025,"sku":"I2-c","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/Rubia_tinctorum_kz07.jpg?v=1780483676"},{"product_id":"echinops-tjanschanicus","title":"Echinops tjanschanicus | globe thistle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEchinops tjanschanicus\u003c\/em\u003e is a towering perennial globe thistle from the mountains of \u003cspan\u003eKazakhstan. Felty white stems hold pale silvery-blue-violet blooms well above spiky grey-green foliage throughout summer.  Dried seed heads ornament the winter garden. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery easy to grow on average, well-drained soil in full sun. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eZones: \u003c\/strong\u003e3 to 8 (guess) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/pages\/plant-families\" title=\"Plant Family Collection list at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/plant-family-Asteraceae\" title=\"Asteraceae plant family collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/herbaceous\" title=\"Herbaceous perennial collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHerbaceous perennial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e36 to 60 in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread: \u003c\/strong\u003e24 to 36 in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003edry, average, well-drained\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eJuly to September\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range: \u003c\/strong\u003efrom Kazakhstan and the mountains of Central Asia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4\" pot","offer_id":47893267087513,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/No_Image_Available_d04fdd78-7a4d-43ee-8945-c8638935d19e.jpg?v=1713029510"},{"product_id":"penstemon-digitalis","title":"Penstemon digitalis | foxglove beardtongue","description":"\u003cp\u003eFoxglove beardtongue (\u003cem\u003ePenstemon digitalis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a showy native perennial that can be found growing throughout the eastern and southeastern United States and eastern Canada. This vigorous plant is easy to grow in most conditions and is particularly useful in clay soils or areas with poor drainage. Pollinators adore the white spring blooms. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 8      \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/pages\/plant-families\" title=\"Plant Family Collection list at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/plant-family-Scrophulariaceae\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Scrophulariaceae plant family collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eScrophulariaceae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/herbaceous\" title=\"Herbaceous perennial collection at The Old Dairy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHerbaceous perennial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 to 36 in.    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 to 18 in.    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full Sun    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dry, Well-drained, Average    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: June to August    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White        \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range: \u003c\/strong\u003eMaine to Michigan, south to Virginia, west to east Texas \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4\" pot","offer_id":48274650857625,"sku":"J2-c","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/Penstemon_digitalis__2020-06-21__Kane_Woods__01.jpg?v=1782899081"}],"url":"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/new-fall-2026.oembed","provider":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}