Mulberry Creek Herb Farm: Catalog/Mulberry Miniatures

Mulberry Miniatures

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Welcome to Mark’s dream section. The smaller the plant is, the more he likes it. "I find these miniatures, so often overlooked and even walked on, absolutely fascinating. Why? Possibly as I mature in my plant tastes, the subtle details of these noble, slow growers are just as exciting as their substantial, bold, splashy counterparts. Certainly it has to do with no matter how many varieties I find, there are, literally, always room for more. And there's the fact that they are just darn cute, like the tiny doll furniture, that make you yearn to be just their size. I suppose I like the contrast with this weird world and my own sacred space, where everything is child-like perfection for my boys and me. No war, no hunger, and no weeds! Creating authentic miniature worlds, transport the artists and lucky participants."

We hope you enjoy these selections as much as we have reveled in collecting them.

Wisteria, World's Smallest

Millettia japonica 'Hime Fuji'

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: Sun - P. Sun
Height: 16h x 12w inches
Water: Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Mini Tree, Bonsai

The "World's Smallest Wisteria" never gets larger than 24 inches and it is suppose to put forth blue violet flowers, mid spring. I am as much luck with this as our big one by the house. It is attractive to bees, butterflies, birds and bonsai diddlers.

Woodruff, Tiny Pink Sweet

Asperula arcadiensis

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: Sun - P. Sun
Height: 2h x 4w inches
Water: Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Common Uses:Mini Shrub

Low mounds of of hairy, gray-green foliage hold elegant, tubular, soft pink flowers, May through June. These prostrate cushions have original ties to Greece and Bulgaria.

Woodruff, Tiny Sicilian

Asperula gussonii

Cold Tolerance: Zone 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: Full Sun Only
Height: 2in. x 4in. wide
Water: Dry-Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Spring to Late Spring to Middle Spring
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Butterfly, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden

The softest imaginable, bright green, hummock covered with clusters of delicate mini trumpets. Native to the dry, rocky interior region of Sicily, this is rated as being one of the finest alpine rock garden plants. Ideal around railroad depots.

Woodruff, Tiny Sweet

Asperula suavis

Cold Tolerance: Zone 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 9a
Light: Sun-P.Sun to P.Shade-Sun
Height: 2in. x 12in. wide
Water: Normal
Soil: Organic-Loamy
Flowers: Late Spring to Middle Spring
Common Uses:Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental, Shade, Walk About

Exact 1/4 size version of ""Sweet Woodruff""! Just right in miniature, hardy, shade gardens and trough with mini hostas and primroses.

Yarrow, Mini Buttons

Achillea ageratifolia

Cold Tolerance: Zone 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a
Light: Full Sun to Sun-P.Shade
Height: 2in. groundcover
Water: Normal
Soil: Sandy-Loamy
Flowers: Early Summer to Late Spring to Middle Spring
Common Uses:Alpine Rockery, Walk About, Borders, Butterfly, Garden Railroads, Groundcover, Miniature/Faery Garden, Ornamental

Here's a yarrow that won't take over the border in fact, the blue gray, feathery foliaged, miniature rosettes spread slowly. Needs well drained soil, but frequent watering throughout growing season. Flowers are creamy white and 3"" high.