Teucrium
Chamaedrys Germander
Perennial. This plant has tiny leaves, but they make up for size with
shine. The pink/ purple flowers cover the foliage from summer through
fall. It can be trained as a small shrub or as a ground cover. Full
sun to part sun. Zones 5-10 Height 10-12".
Thalictrum
Perennial. A relative of Columbine, this genus has
very distinct, beautiful flowers. It is the plant of choice for height
in the perennial shade garden. The leaves are bluish in hue and are
softly lobed. The flower spikes resemble Baby's Breath. Shade to part
shade.
aquilegifolium Fluffy lavender flowers. Height 24-36"
Zones 6-10
diperocarpum Nodding rose-violet flower clusters with distinct
yellow stamens. Finely dissected leaves. Height 36-48" Zones 7-10
Thelesperma
Greenthreads
burridgeanum
'Brunette' Annual. A beautiful cushion of brown and
yellow bicolored daisy flowers will greet you every time you walk into
the garden. The foliage is very fine, similar to Coreopsis rosea. It
also makes a great cut-flower. Full sun to part shade. Height 16-20".
Thermopsis
lancelolata
False Lupine Perennial. This mid-sized member of the pea family
is an excellent choice for the perennial garden. It's large yellow flower
spikes attract bees, & butterflies as well as people. The foliage
is palmate. Full sun to part sun. Height 14-16" Zones 7-10.
Thunbergia
A
genus of mostly vines and clumping shrubs native to Africa, Asia, and
Madagascar. Their leaves are entire or lobed and the flowers trumpet
shaped. They prefer reasonably rich soil and good drainage. They do
best with a little protection from the sun in summer when liberal water
should be provided. Zone 10
Orange
White
Tiarella
Foamflower, North American
native that thrives in cool climates in shade and humus rich soil with
ample water. Tiarella resemble Heuchera, a relative, but have airy sprays
of white to pink flowers. Ht. 12” Zones 3-9
- ‘Iron
Butterfly’ striking large and fragrant pale pink to white flowers,
leaves dissected and variegated Zones 4-9
- ‘Spring
Symphony’ palmate, clumping and neat foliage painted with black
along the mid-rib. Beautiful pink flowers. Zones 4-9
Tithonia
Mexican Sunflower ‘Fiesta
del Sol’ -The most compact Tithonia with bright orange flowers.
Very heat tolerant but needs ample water. Ht. 30”. Zones 8-10
Torenia
hybrid Wishbone
Flower Annual. A great shade performer and it has bright
flowers too! What more could you ask for. These little guys are a great
alternative shade bedding plant. Part shade to part sun. Height 6-8"
Zones 9-10
‘Clown Mix’ good performer in most weather conditions, compact,
densely branched 8-10” tall.
'Duchess' Series great for the shade garden, 6-8” tall, available
in pink or blue.
Trachelium
Caeruleum ‘Devotion Blue’ plants
have a central umbel surrounded with smaller side umbels. This is a
selected deep blue variety. Grow in full sun to part shade in very well
drained soil. Zones 9-10
Tradescantia
Spiderwort
'Shimmer Series’a perennial for the sun or a partly shaded garden.
Flower stems can reach to 24”. Spiderwort prefers fertile, moist to
dry soil. They may be cut back severely when they become straggly. Zones
7-10
Turnera
Ulmifolia
Yellow Alder Perennial. This small shrub will brighten your
breakfast; its large yellow flowers are only open in the morning. The
leaves are hairy and medium green. Full sun to part sun. Height to 2'.
Zones 8-10.
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