Since 1996, K & K Gardens has been offering Northeast Iowa the largest selection of new and unusual perennials, annuals, woody ornamentals, water garden plants, water garden equipment, accessories, garden gifts, tools, and an incredible selection of hosta.

K & K Gardens has nearly one acre of enchanting perennial gardens displaying endless ideas for all levels of the gardening enthusiast.

Located on the southern edge of Northeast Iowa's rolling hills in the small community of Hawkeye, Iowa, this retail nursery has been referred to as a "must see" destination for every gardener.

Hawkeye is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Decorah, Iowa, 50 miles North of Waterloo, Iowa, 25 miles east of New Hampton, Iowa and 45 miles west of Marquette, Iowa.

If traveling to Hawkeye on Highway 18, please follow the blue directional signs posted at the intersection of US Highway 18 and County Road W-14.

For a detailed map and directions, click 'Get Directions' in the upper right corner of our web page.

Named Collector's Conifer of the Year in 2008, this small, slow-growing Norway Spruce, produces loads of bright red cones on many short shoots in spring. The tiny cones brown as they age, but continue to decorate the irregular, dwarf variety year-round. Globose when young, the small spruce develops an upright broad shape with maturity. It is extremely hardy and grows well in full sun or part shade.

A sight to behold! The leaves of 'Jack Frost' are intricately detailed with a crackle-like finish. Though the leaves are dark green, they have a heavily frosted overlay which allows only the green veining to show through. From mid to late spring, baby blue, forget-me-not type blossoms are held in clusters several inches above the shimmering foliage. The effect is breathtaking.

Tip for southern growers and gardeners: 'Jack Frost' tolerates heat better than the older brunnera cultivars.

Brunneras are classic perennials that are treasured for their shade tolerance and lovely blooms. They make a fantastic groundcover, though the variegated forms may be slower to spread than the species. Try growing them in containers too so they will be close at hand when you want to snip a few blooms for a spring bouquet.

Height: 12-15". Spread: 12-15". Flower Color: Blue shades. Foliage Color: Silver/grey. Hardiness: Zone:3.

A gorgeous sport of H. 'Sagae'. Blue-green leaves have wide, dramatically streaked, yellow margins which fade to creamy-white later in the season. They are of much heavier substance, providing greater slug resistance. Lavender flowers appear on 40 inch scapes from early to midsummer.

26" high by 63" wide; semi-upright. Leaf Detail: Gold margin, 10 1/2" long by 9 3/4" wide; dark green center with a 2 to 2 1/2" wide margin changing from yellow to creamy white during growing season; thick substance. Flowering: Pale lavender flowers open from mid-July through early August on 40" scapes.

AMERICAN HOSTA GROWER'S ASSOCIATION 2012 HOSTA OF THE YEAR; vase-shaped mound habit; excellent background, specimen or ground cover plant; good slug resistance; sport of 'Sagae' from John Machen, Jr.