Spreading / Trailing | TERRA NOVA® Nurseries, Inc.

Plectranthus NOVA® ‘Brilliant’

Admin — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:28:46 +0000

A TERRA NOVA® twist on an old favorite. More upright, with thicker foliage than the old version. NOVA® 'Brilliant' features deep emerald green centers surrounded by a broad, super white edge. Foliage is much thicker than the old version. Self branching, easy care plant. Just stunning in mixed baskets and containers. Excellent houseplant, too.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 9-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 9" / 24" / 12"
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): September, October

Ajuga NOVA® ‘White’

Admin — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:29:53 +0000

Glossy, forest green foliage on short internodes make Ajuga NOVA® 'White' a great groundcover choice for sun or shade. Vigorous, but not rampant growing, this new Ajuga will form a weed smothering mat anywhere its planted. Heavy flowering too, with icicle-like flowers in great abundance.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 6" / 17" / 8"
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): June, July

Nepeta NOVA® ‘Blue’

Admin — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 19:10:41 +0000

An incredibly clean and crisp new catmint that blooms early while continuing to look tidy long into the season. Bright lavender purple blooms make this a fantastic pollinator attractor, a top favorite of bees and butterflies. Distinctive small foliage has a sweet scent and looks great when used as a groundcover, on edges or in containers. Works well in a hanging basket!

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 4" / 24" / 4"
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September, October

Philodendron ‘Pink Princess’

Admin — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 21:55:06 +0000

An unusual black leaf Philodendron with hot pink variegation! We believe this wonderful foliage plant is an Australian hybrid. Good light is needed for the maximum variegation and pink shades. No special care is needed, except for moderate light and home conditions. USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 10-13 Size (HT/W/FL HT): 48" / 25" / 48" Exposure: Part Shade Bloom Time(s): April

Hakonechloa ‘Stripe It Rich’

Admin — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:21:26 +0000

Yikes! Stripes! These white-striped, golden leaves create a new spin on the shade tolerant Japanese Forest Grass. 'Stripe It Rich' grows vigorously in full to partial sun. It is spectacular as a woodland accent, in containers, along pathways or entrances, and adds an Asian garden look.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 10" / 20" / 18"
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): --

Hakonechloa ‘All Gold’

Admin — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:05:20 +0000

This gleaming, metallic gold "Forest Grass" holds its brilliant color all summer before turning tan in winter. The leaves are upright, spiky and are awesome in containers! Dan saw this glowing in the morning sun while visiting Suzuki-En in the Kowaguchi area of Japan.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 10" / 20" / 18"
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): --

Hakonechloa ‘Albo-striata’

Admin — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:46:47 +0000

Has graceful arching stems that form loose, cascading mounds 1-3 ft tall. Its foliage is medium green with a variable white striation reminiscent of bamboo.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 24" / 36" / 28"
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): --

Lithodora ‘Gold ‘n Sapphires’

Admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 00:06:31 +0000

These deep blue flowers make a beautiful contrast to the gold foliage. The lovely gold foliage stays attractive all summer. Excellent vigor, surprisingly good in the sun. Great used as a groundcover on banks or between stepping stones.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-7
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 4" / 18" / 4"
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): April, May, June

Tiarella ‘Appalachian Trail’

Admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 00:04:38 +0000

A lovely, rapidly trailing groundcover which sports numerous branches. Well marked leaves have a large splatter pattern. Better marked than 'Running Tapestry'. A great groundcover for shade or in a hanging basket. Short white flowers. Vigorous without getting out of hand.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 4" / 36" / 6"
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): --

Tiarella ‘Happy Trails’

Admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 00:04:38 +0000

We selected 'Happy Trails' for its profusion of runners and charming small rounded lobed leaves that are marked with a thick black band on the veins. It's a vigorous trailer with short white flowers. Wonderful as a shade groundcover, cascading down a woodland slope, or weaving with other plants in a container or hanging basket. "Happy Trails to you..."

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 4" / 36" / 9"
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): April, May

Podophyllum ‘Spotty Dotty’

Admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 00:00:48 +0000

This brilliant hybrid of several Asian Mayapples boasts large, vigorous, lobed umbrella-like leaves. New leaves are chartreuse with dramatic chocolate-brown spotting. In summer, the leaves are green with lightly spotted areas. Large garnet red flowers are found under the leaves in clusters of 5 or more. 'Spotty Dotty' was selected for its coloring, frost tolerance, vigor, and rhizomatous habit. All Podophyllum prefer shade and cool, moist, organic soils. Protect from hard frosts in spring. Avoid drought stress.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 18" / 24" / 17"
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): --

Nepeta ‘Purple Haze’

Admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 23:59:00 +0000

This wonderful hybrid catmint is a fabulous addition to any sunny garden. 'Purple Haze' forms a silver mat with purple-blue flower spikes that look like Buddleias. The plants have a clean habit and bloom all summer long. No maintenance because it rarely gets messy! Can be used in the front of borders and mixed beds, as a groundcover on banks, or in a rock garden. A very versatile plant.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-10
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 4" / 30" / 7"
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September, October

Heucherella ‘Redstone Falls’

Admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 23:50:09 +0000

The ruby-splashed, butterfly-like foliage is adorned in wonderful, warm autumnal tones. Interest is added as these change colors through the seasons. It's so nice spilling out of a container in sun or shade or use it in your mixed beds. Heuchera villosa breeding enhances its usability in many regions. Vigorous grower.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 10" / 36" / 15"
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September

Heucherella ‘Plum Cascade’

Admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 23:50:09 +0000

The first purple Heucherella, and it's trailing! 'Plum Cascade' has lobed, purple silver leaves. Small, light pink flowers appear all summer on short stems. Very elegant with EXCELLENT vigor.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-10
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 9" / 32" / 12"
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): May, June, July, August, September, October

Heucherella ‘Copper Cascade’

Admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 23:48:28 +0000

This small leaf trailer has lovely refined rosy copper-gold foliage that is muted, but distinct, and holds its color all year. The leaves are shaped more like a Heuchera and the trailing stems are very pliable. This is one of those plants that no one will recognize-it's that different! Very vigorous and easy to grow, 'Copper Cascade' combines the best of all Tiarella and Heuchera attributes.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8" / 32" / 12"
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): June, July

Corydalis ‘Blackberry Wine’

Admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 23:40:54 +0000

This early-emerging beauty has blue-green, ferny leaves which provide a backdrop for hundreds of fragrant flowers the color of blackberry wine. It holds its slightly silvered foliage all spring, summer, and fall with a cascading habit, excellent in baskets or over walls. Takes heat and humidity! Cut back after bloom to freshen foliage.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 10" / 26" / 13"
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September

Coleus FLYING CARPET™ ‘Fire Mountain’

Admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 23:37:22 +0000

*** PLEASE NOTE ***

This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.

Deep lime and bright red leaves adorned with a fine limecolored lip. Trailing with a very bushy, dense habit. 'Fire Mountain' is an excellent choice for mixed containers or bedding.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 10-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 30" / 24" / --"
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): --

Coleus TERRA NOVA® ‘Electric Slide’

Admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 23:37:22 +0000

*** PLEASE NOTE ***

This plant should be booked 6 months in advance for best availability. Ideal shipping window for Coleus is January thru May.

What could be better than an easy to grow Coleus that is equally at home in a bed or a hanging basket? With a strong, canary-yellow background, shocking red veins and a ruffled emerald edge, it's hard to keep your eyes off. Naturally neat and compact, very shy flowering with short violet blue flowers late in the season.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 10-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 23" / 36" / --"
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): --

Ajuga ‘Blueberry Muffin’

Admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 23:34:14 +0000

An extremely vigorous small-leaved groundcover with dark new leaves and blueberry-blue flowers on eight inch spikes. A much faster and stronger grower than A. 'Chocolate Chip'. Weeds don't stand a chance against this dense habit. Leaves are thicker and more weather resistant.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 6" / 18" / 10"
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Sun, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): June, July