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Benken Selections
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Table of Contents
Welcome to H.J. Benken..............................................................................2
Spring Hours.................................................................................................2
Mulches & Soils............................................................................................3
Watering Tips & General Plant Info..........................................................3
Annuals....................................................................................................4-21
Vegetables...............................................................................................22-23
Herbs.......................................................................................................24-25
Groundcovers and Stepables...............................................................26-28
Nursery...................................................................................................29-44
Perennials...............................................................................................45-69
Grasses....................................................................................................57-58
Hostas..........................................................................................................61
Our Floral Department..............................................................................70
Notes.......................................................................................................71-72
For over twenty years, this booklet of Spring Annuals, Nursery and Perennials has been presented to our customers as a way of helping with planting decisions. We believe strongly in giving accurate and timely information to our gardening friends. Should you need further information or
help, please stop in. Our staff is knowledgeable and wants to make your
experience with flowers and plants, whether nursery, annuals or perennials, a good one!
We are not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.
Prices and selection are subject to availability throughout the season.
This booklet printed by:
The Gordon Bernard Company, Inc.
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H.J. Benken, Inc
Floral • Home • Garden Center
Welcome to our third generation, family owned and operated business! With
all the places to shop for plants, why should you give H.J. Benken a try? The
difference will be evident the minute you walk in the door - nice, clean, wellstocked greenhouses overflowing with ‘home-grown’ plant material. Our friendly
and knowledgeable staff is anxious to serve you and we are committed to your
gardening success.
We have a true enthusiasm for what we do and we pride ourselves on quality
grown plants that have been pinched, spaced, fed and watered by professionals
during the early spring months. With this kind of ‘personal care’, plants purchased
at H.J. Benken will perform like champions in your garden all summer long.
This tradition of ‘personal care’ was founded in 1939 by my grandparents, Harry
and Johanna Benken. They instilled in every generation a passion for excellence
that still exists today.
Everyday we encounter the challenges of running a retail business and serving
our customers. Because we are a small family business, we value highly what little
time we do have with our families. With that said, please understand this when
you come and the gate is closed.
We believe in God first, family second and business third.
We promise to serve your needs when we are open, but in order to do this well, we must
take time for our families and ourselves. Thank you and happy gardening!!
Michael & Kathleen Benken, our grown children, Tim, John, Lindsay and Kate and
our talented and supportive staff.
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Closed 4th of July & on Sunday, July 24th (Company Picnic)
Closed Labor Day, September 5th, 2011
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• Mulches & Soils •
40# Top Soil.....................................................................................................................$3.99
40# Compost & Cow Manure.......................................................................................$3.99
2CF Pine Mini Nuggets.................................................................................................$5.99
2CF Hardwood Select Mulch........................................................................................$4.99
2CF Scotts DYED Mulch...............................................................................................$6.99
2CF Natural Soil Conditioner.......................................................................................$4.99
1CF Canadian Peat Moss..............................................................................................$8.99
3.8CF Canadian Peat Moss.........................................................................................$16.99
10QT Professional Growing Medium.........................................................................$6.99
25Qt Professional Growing Medium...........................................................................$9.99
50QT Professional Performance Growing Medium................................................$15.99
Bale of Straw...................................................................................................................$7.99
Bale of Pine Straw..........................................................................................................$9.99
• General Plant Information •
Proper Watering
In this area of the mid-west, our soil is mostly clay based. With this in mind, there are two
primary things to remember about watering.
• Clay based soil is slower to absorb water, which means you must water longer to get the water
down deeper.
• Clay based soil is also slower to drain the water, which means it retains water for longer
periods of time.
The combination of these two factors makes it very easy to over water. This happens because
continually saturated soil does not provide enough oxygen for the roots to thrive. Following
are some tips for watering: • Water in early morning if at all possible, before 10am
• Shallow rooted annuals & perennials should be watered for 20-30 minutes twice a week.
Check every other day during periods of drought or high heat.
• Lawns require about an inch of water per week. • Shrubs & Trees should be watered for
20 minutes twice a week. (Plants growing in the shade may not require as much water as
those growing in the sun). • When planting, build a wall of soil several inches high around
trees and shrubs to capture water in the plant’s drip line. • Maintain a 2-inch thick layer of
mulch around the plants. The mulch reduces water evaporation from the soil and keeps the
soil around the roots cool.
Plant Types
• Perennial - Is a plant that requires more than two years to fulfill its life cycle. In most cases,
the foliage dies back each winter to re-emerge the following spring. After four or five years,
as the perennial nears the end of its life cycle, division is required to rejuvenate it.
• Tender Perennial - Is a perennial that is not very hardy, usually with a hardiness zone of seven or greater. Tender perennials can be used in the garden (in zones 6 or less) as an annual.
• Biennial - Is a plant that requires two years to fulfill its life cycle. Foliage is formed during
the first year, flowers during the second. In some cases, biennials will self-seed to perpetuate
the garden. Examples would be the Hollyhock, Foxglove and Clary Sage.
• Annual - Is a plant that requires only one year in which to complete its life cycle, usually
blooming early Spring through Fall.
Sun/Shade Definitions
What does full sun or partial shade actually mean?
• Full Sun - Plant is in direct sunlight for most of the day, between 11:00am and 2:00pm. Usually full southern exposure. • Partial Shade - The plant receives morning sun (until 11:00am)
or late afternoon sun (after 3:00pm) or has light to moderate canopy coverage.
• Full Shade - Plant receives two to three hours of sun early in the morning or two to three
hours of sun after 4:00pm; or the plant has heavy canopy coverage offering complete shade.
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• Annuals •
What gardener doesn’t eagerly await the danger of frost to pass so they
can pick and choose, plant and ponder this year’s selection of annuals?
They are the exclamation point in every garden space they grace, whether
they’re picking up where Spring’s blooms leave off, cheering up a terra
cotta pot, or planted en masse for a brilliant show of color. No category
of planting material offers more variety - their impact is instant, and only
gets better.
At H.J. Benken, we take the guesswork out of this “annual” rite of Spring.
For decades, we have been cultivating top performers for Cincinnati, trying out the newest hybrids for several years before recommending them.
Customers go home certain that these quality grown and spaced annuals
will thrive in their own gardens, with simple care from them and happy
weather courtesy of Mother Nature.
The everyday annual, offers the gardener endless opportunities for experimentation. Choices in color, shape, size and texture run the gamut. So
keep these points in mind when making your selections:
Pay careful attention to the permanent details surrounding the beds you’ll
be planting. Choose plants to complement exterior colors, like the rustic
brick of your house, or the sun-yellow cushions and umbrella on your new
patio set. Contrasting colors are equally effective. What is more cheerful
than bright pink geraniums against a white picket fence? Cool down a
sunny spot with a bed of purple and blue petunias or brighten up a shady
nook with white caladiums and impatiens.
Colors, of course, are just the beginning. You can dictate a space’s mood
with a good balance of texture, shape and size. Soften up an angular deck
with rounded or clumping annuals, or visually stop the eye with a mass
planting of tall spiky ones.
A good mixture of early and late bloomers will extend the growing season.
Some annuals enjoy the cooler, wetter weather of early spring, others like
the heat and possible dry spells of July and August. Rest assured there is
an annual for every spot in your home landscape. And if you’re not sure
what to plant where, consult one of our smiling staffers for the answer.
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Annuals for Full Sun - Ageratum, Alyssum, Amaranthus, Angelonia, Argyranthemum,
Banana, Bacopa, Begonia (Wax), Begonia (Rex), Bidens, Bougainvillea, Brachyscome, Caladiums (limited varieties), Calendula, Canna, Celosia, Cleome, Coleus, Colocasia, Cosmos,
Cuphea, Dahlia, Delphinium, Dianthus, Diascia, Dichondra Falls, Dipladenia,Dracena
Spikes, Dusty Miller, Euphorbia, Evolvulus, Gazania Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Geranium,
Gomphrena, Grasses, Helichrysum Petiolare, Heliotrope, Ipomea, Ivy Geranium, Lantana,
Lisianthus, Lobelia, Lysimachia, Marigold, Melampodium, Millet, Nasturtium, Nemesia,
New Guinea Impatiens, Ornamental Pepper, Osteospermum, Pentas, Periwinkle, Petunias, Phlox, Pelectranthus, Plumbago, Purslane, Rudbeckia, Salvias, Scaevola, Snapdragon,
Spikes, Stock, Strobilanthes, Sun Coleus, Torenia, Verbena, and Zinnias
Annuals for Partial Sun (morning sun) - Ageratum, Alocasia, Alyssum, Angelonia, Bacopa,
Begonia Hiemalis, Begonia (Wax), Begonia (Angel Wing), Begonia (Rex),Brachyscome, Caladium, Calendula, Canna, Colocasia, Coleus, Cuphea, Dahlia, Dichondra Falls, Dracena
Spikes, Dusty Miller, Euphorbia, Evolvulus, Fuchsia, Geranium, Grasses, Helichrysum
Petiolare, Heliotrope, Hypoestes, Impatiens (Double and Specialty), Ipomea, Ivy Geranium, Lobelias, Lysimachia, Millet, New Guinea Impatiens, Nicotiana, Ornamental Peppers,
Osteospermum, Periwinkle, Petunia, Phlox, Plectranthus, Rudbeckia, Salvia, Selaginella,
Setcresia pallida, Snapdragons, Strobilanthes, Sweet Alyssum, Torenia and Streptocarpella
Annuals for Shade - Alocasia, Begonia Hiemalis, Begonia (Wax), Begonia (Novelty) , Caladium, Coleus, Impatiens (Regular, Double, Specialty), Setcresia pallida and Streptocarpella
Drought Tolerant Annuals - Begonias, Cleome, Dahlberg Daisy, Dusty Miller, Gazania,
Gomphrena, Lantana, Lisianthus, Melampodium, Purslane, Periwinkle, Scaevola, Sweet
Alyssum
Fragrant Annuals - Bidens, Dianthus, Lantana, Marigold, Nicotiana, Petunia, Heliotrope,
Nemesia, Stock, Verbena and Sweet Alyssum
Low Growing Annuals - Ageratum, Begonia, Brachyscome, Dahlia, Dianthus, Gazania,
Hypoestes, Impatiens, Lobelia, Dwarf Marigolds, Petunia, Purslane, Sweet Alyssum and
Verbena
Annuals for Edging - Ageratum, Begonia (Wax), Dusty Miller, Impatiens, Lobelia, Dwarf
Marigold, Melampodium, Periwinkle, Petunia, Purslane, Sweet Alyssum and Verbena
Heat Tolerant Annuals - Argryanthemum, Begonia (Wax), Cleome, Cuphea, Dianthus,
Dusty Miller, Gazania, Lantana, Lisianthus, Marigolds, Nemesia, Nicotiana, Periwinkle,
Petunia, Purslane, Salvia, Verbena and Zinnias
Annuals for Butterflies - Cosmos, Nicotiana, Lantana, Pentas, Salvia (Black & Blue), Snapdragons and Zinnias
Companion Plants - Helichrysum, Ipomea, Lysimachia and Plectranthus
Annuals to Discourage Deer - Ageratum, Common Dill, Lavender, Marigolds, Nasturtium, Nicotiana, Sage, Santolina, Scented Geraniums, Salvia, Snapdragons, Sweet Alyssum
and Thyme
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• Annuals •
❍ = Full Sun ◗ = Part Sun/Part Shade ● = All Shade ✄ = Cutting
Ageratum ❍ ◗ ✄ This multi-purpose, long blooming summer annual needs at least a half day full
sun. The mound shaped plants are covered all summer with showy tufts of color. ‘Blue Danube’ - Very early blooming, growing to only 6” tall, compact.
‘Plumbea Nigra’ - Great looking elephant ear with deep black leaf surface. SUN
Alocasia ◗ ●
These beautiful plants have become very popular over the past few years, with the
trend towards adding big and bold foliage plants into your summer landscape.
The large leaves, whether striped or plain, will add interest and a focal point in
your shifting shade garden. Some varieties can tolerate full sun, but all will need
some protection from damaging winds, as the large leaves can blow pretty freely.
Keep well watered throughout the season. A cool, damp location would be best.
‘Frydek’ - This is a beautiful tropical plant with satiny emerald-green leaves.
Alyssum ❍ ◗ A myriad of tiny, fragrant flowers adorn low spreading plants. Excellent in sunny
locations for edging, ground covers, low beds and planters. Alyssum is one of the
finest cool weather performers and will bloom again and again if trimmed back
throughout the growing season.
‘Clear Crystal White’ and ‘Easter Bonnet Violet’
Amaranthus ❍ ✄
Summer Poinsettia. A lovely plant for summer bedding, as the focal point in containers with colorful leaves, bearing drooping red or greenish-yellow bracts. Best
grown in full sun in humus rich, moist soil. Great cut flower, also. Very long lasting cut flower, with vase life up to 21 days!!
‘Early Splendor’ – showy scarlet foliage, 40-48” tall
‘Tri Splendens Perfecta’ - excellent garden performer, 36” tall
Angelonia ❍ ◗ ✄
Orchidfalls. Simply put, a beautiful plant. Best grown in containers in high filtered
light, watered freely and fertilized heavily monthly during the growing season.
Grow in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Watch for aphids and powdery mildew.
‘Serena’ Series - Lavender Pink, Purple and White
‘Angelmist’ Series - Dark Pink, Dark Rose, Purple, Purple Stripe and White
Argyranthemum ❍ ✄
Wonderful little marguerite or Boston daisies on nice tidy plants. Daisies do well
in full sun areas and will hold up well in the heat of the day. Best grown in welldrained, moderately fertile soil. These little beauties are early flowering and will
bloom from early summer through autumn. ‘Madeira’ Series - Deep Pink, Primrose and White
Bacopa ❍ ◗
Snowflake flower! Hundreds of mini blossoms cover this beautiful plant all summer long. Bacopa is great in baskets, beds, or window boxes. Tolerates full sun
to light shade. Keep soil moist and feed every two weeks. Do not allow soil to
become overly dry or it will stop blooming, taking weeks to start again.
Abunda ‘Giant White’ - Non-stop blooms, all summer long, dark green leaves.
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Banana ❍
Yes! These are the real thing, a true Banana Plant! Great planted directly in the
garden or in a suitably sized container. Although they love full, hot sun and high
humidity they can tolerate some shade in the afternoon. Whether in the garden or
in a container, keep mulched, moist and fertilized. In the garden, they are heavy
feeders. In containers, a slow release fertilizer works best. In the sun they will require more fertilizer than in the shade. Some varieties will actually produce fruit,
others are just a conversation piece, but all can be brought in at the end of the
season and allowed to go dormant.
Begonias, Assorted Novelty ◗ ●
Beautiful shade loving assorted plants. The leaves can resemble wings on some
varieties, hence the name! Blooms all summer long in the shade or in filtered light.
Perfect for the porch or patio. Several wonderful varieties to choose from. Also,
wonderful as blooming houseplants.
‘Charm Pink’ - wonderful variegated foliage, turning red in sun
‘Dragon Wing Pink’ - prolific bloomer in sun or shade
‘Dragon Wing Red’ - prolific bloomer in sun or shade
‘Million Kisses Devotion’ - trailing begonia with abundant, red pendant flowers
‘Million Kisses Elegance’ - stunning semi-trailing with immense flower power
‘Sherbert Bon Bon’ - double yellow cascading blooms
Begonias, Elatior or Hiemalis ◗ ●
These begonias are very similar to Non-Stop Begonias, but have smaller flowers
and are profuse bloomers with flowers that cover the compact, mounded foliage.
They give excellent color to gardens and both indoor and outdoor containers. They
are very tolerant of heat and rain and do well as a bedding plant in part sun to
shade. They will grow 10-12” tall and bloom from April through September. Will
not tolerate wet and damp soil for long periods of time.
Red, Yellow, Pink, Orange and White
Begonias, Fibrous or Wax ◗ ● ❍
Wax Leaf Begonias are mound shaped, covered with flowers all summer long.
Attractive foliage and bright flowers give a rewarding show right up until frost.
Begonias are great for beds, borders, window boxes and container gardening and
will perform in shade, partial shade or full sun. The bronze leaf varieties are more
sun resistant. Green varieties will turn bronze in the sun!
‘Cocktail’ Series - compact 6-8” plants, have dark bronze foliage
Gin - Rose , Vodka - Red , Whiskey - White
‘Prelude’ Series - compact & uniform, 6-8” medium to bright green foliage
Rose, Scarlet and White
‘Ambassador Series’ - compact and uniform plants, bright green foliage with
bicolored flowers
Begonia, Rex ❍ ◗
A wonderful addition to container plantings, the Rex begonia is very striking. It
will compliment surrounding flowers, giving the impression of depth and great
substance. Easy to care for as a stand alone container plant or mixed with other
foliage or pink flowers. Need bright to moderate light and good ventilation. Watch
for powdery mildew.
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Bidens ❍
These little beauties will perform wonderfully for you in containers, hanging baskets, gravel gardens or borders. Best grown in reasonably fertile, moist, but welldrained soil in full sun. Watch for aphids and powdery mildew.
‘Sun Kiss’ Yellow - Bright yellow blooms, feathery dark green leaves on short,
compact plants. Ideal in mixed containers and hanging baskets.
Brachyscome ❍ ◗ ✄
Swan River Daisy. Beginning in early spring, these compact plants bloom profusely for months, producing delicate, intense blue or pink flowers. These perky
plants are ideal for sunny edging, containers or cut flowers but may need a little
shade in intense heat areas. Great added to blooming baskets for that special touch
of blue or pink.
Caladium ◗ ● ❍
These are just the plants for the shaded bed or border!! Nothing is easier to grow
or gives as beautiful a show of color, especially in mass plantings and containers.
They should not be planted until warm weather arrives. They will become stunted
if chilled. Save the tubers from one year until the next.
There are two different types of caladiums: Standard (Fancy Leaves) or Premium
(Strap Leaves). The Standard varieties grow best in semi-shade locations, and with
their full heart-shaped leaves are best suited for mass plantings because of their
larger and striking appearance. The Premium varieties produce a smaller leaf, are
generally lower growing, and do best as accent or border plants or in large patio
containers. Most Premium Caladiums are more sun tolerant and look great in any
combination with annuals in any landscape.
Standard Caladiums:
‘Aaron’ – very good white variety. Tall with few leaves habit. Is SUN tolerant.
‘Carolyn Whorton’ - This is a top pink variety and is great for the landscape.
Large leaves, very upright and strong. Does well in sun with irrigation. ‘Florida Cardinal’ - Bright red center with medium green margin, has a bushy habit and is a medium sized plant. Excellent variety for full sun or partial shade.
‘Florida Elise’ – pink blotches on green leaves makes for an excellent landscape variety. Does well in sun with irrigation.
‘Florida Fantasy’ - Bright white with well-defined red veins. Bushy character with me-
dium sized leaves and growth. Good for full sun.
‘Florida Stardust’ - White center with white spots and wide green border. Large leaves on a tall plant best suited for full sun.
‘Pink Cloud’- Bubble gum toned pink splotches which coalesce and become transparent
with white veins. This is an early variety that is tall and does best in shade only.
‘Scarlet Beauty’ -The Scarlet Beauty is beautiful red Caladium. She has red blotching with red veins and a dark green border. It’ll produce fairly decent sized leaves but doesn’t grow exceptionally tall. Plant it in those shaded to semi-shaded areas of your landscape. It looks really nice when it’s planted with any of the other red caladiums!!
‘White Queen’ – Creamy white with green netted venation and dark red central veins. Tall with very large and a medium number of leaves. Good sun tolerance.
Premium Caladiums
‘Florida Sweetheart’ - Rosy pink with a deeper rose vein and thin green margin. This is a short variety with many full leaves that is VERY tolerant of sun.
‘White Wing’ - White speckled center with very pale rose central veins and medium green mottled margins. Very short and full. Excellent sun tolerance!
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Calendula ❍ ◗
Pot Marigold. This hardy annual forms a nice bush 12” tall. Calendula are easy
to grow in well-drained soil in full sun but do best when nights are cool. Lovely
double flowers have dark green leaves, which have a spicy odor. They are suitable
for beds or borders and do well mixed with herbs.
‘Calypso’ Series - Orange and Yellow
Canna ❍ ◗
Beautiful foliage in different shades of green, burgundy and even stripes, make the
canna a most sought after addition to container gardens, in the garden, or used as
a screen. Needs at least 1/2 day of sun, which could be morning sun. Will work
very well in a moist area of your yard. Grown for the foliage more so than the flowers which should be removed when spent. Dig bulbs at end of season and store in a
cool, dry place. These plants are from Tissue Culture and disease resistant.
‘Ermine’ - as close to pure white in a canna bloom as you can get, this stunner grows 36” tall and is a hummingbirds treat! Best in full sun.
‘Intrigue’ - pale orange flowers held above lush, purple foliage, growing to an impressive 6ft. in height. Best in full sun.
‘Tropical’ Series - known for their compact size, large blooms, and continuous flower
ing, these bushy cannas are standouts in a sunny garden or containers.
Red, Rose, White, Yellow and the newest addition, Tropical Bronze Scarlet
Celosia ❍ ✄
Celosia is great grown for long lasting, fresh cut flowers all summer and for colorful dried winter bouquets. In the garden, Celosia excels as a colorful border or in
dazzling clumps. Grow in full sun, spacing plants 6-8” apart. These beauties will
continue to bloom until frost.
AAS*
‘Fresh Look’ Series: Red & Yellow - 10” continuously blooming bright Winner colored plants that rarely need deadheading! LOVES the heat.
Cleome ❍
Spider Plant. The Cleome is the perfect choice for the back of the garden where
its waving 3.5-4ft. stems are most attractive. Cleome will withstand high summer
heat and are drought resistant and a beautiful addition to any sunny spot in your
garden. Makes a statement wherever it is planted.
‘Sparkler’ - Lavender, Mix, Rose and White. New! Dwarf variety, but will still
finish at 3.5 - 4 foot tall in the garden. It’s neat and controlled appearance will be
the focal point in any garden bed. Makes a great border plant.
Coleus ◗ ●
Coleus are one of the most colorful foliage plants for shade or semi-shady beds,
borders, planters, and window boxes. Plant 10-12” apart and keep well watered.
Remove flower spikes to extend the color until frost.
‘Wizard Mix’ Series - amazing selection of colors for the shade.
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Coleus, Sun ❍ ◗
Something new for the garden with beautiful foliage for dazzling displays. Reaches a height of 18” or more. Tolerates full sun to partial shade. Gorgeous!
‘Alabama Sunset’ - Rich red and golden yellow hues are featured in this charming favorite. Ideal for combo plantings in containers or for mass plantings in
beds.
‘Dark Star’ - Velvety deep, dark purple, rounded leaves on a compact plant. Slow growing but sturdy - has a mounding form that is great in baskets.
‘Defiance’ - This heirloom coleus can’t be beat for color contrast. Bright red,
pointed narrow leaves with a wide bright yellow edge. Compact, dense mounding habit. Sun tolerant.
‘Dipt in Wine’ - Glowing yellow at the heart of each leaf blends into mottled
maroon at the tip. Scalloped leaves look as though the edges are lit by the sun.
Great for containers!
‘Fishnet Stockings’ - Wide, bright green leaves with sharply contrasting deep
purple veining. Unusual and dramatic!
‘Henna’ - Very uniform with serrated foliage in a unique chartreuse to copper
color complemented by dark burgundy undersides. Spectacular in the early
evening sun.
‘Lemon Twist’ - Lacy chartreuse leaves edged in red, boasting a compact habit
and long lasting color. This variety is perfect for beds, borders, baskets or containers!
‘Redhead’ - This beauty displays bright red leaves that are the truest red color.
Well-branched, growing 18-24” tall, it is a must have for your garden!!
‘Roaring Fire’ - Light gold and reddish leaves with dark veins is a good choice
for both the landscape and containers.
‘Rustic Orange’ - A quiet standout to enliven containers and fill gaps left in your
summer border. Suited for sun or shade, growing up to 18” tall. Leaves are scalloped and varying shades of rut.
‘Saturn’ - Golden lime leaves, feature burgundy edges and lime green scalloped
margins.
‘Tell Tale Heart’ - Tiny black leaves with a bright green border. This is a trailing,
shade loving coleus that adapts well to hanging baskets and container gardens
‘Trailing Rose’ - Small, heart-shaped rose leaves are edged with maroon and
light green. This variety is excellent in baskets and combo pots where it can trail
over the sides. For more sun.
‘Kong’ Series - The Kong series features extremely large leaves and unique pat-
terns on well-branched plants that grow tall in the garden. Plant with other
shade-loving plants for striking flowerbeds. Kong coleus series is excellent for landscape and large container plantings. Mosaic and Rose
Colocasia ❍ ◗
Elephant Ears. Large leaves resemble an elephant’s ear, hence the name. Simply
gorgeous in containers or planted directly in the ground. Will tolerate bog-like soil.
Keep well-watered and sprinkle foliage often to discourage spider mites. Remove
and store bulb at end of season.
Cosmos ❍ ✄
Cosmos will fill the garden from early summer until frost with tiny clusters of
daisy-like blooms. Wonderful in mass plantings or used as a border plant, the Cosmos does best in full, hot sun with high humidity. Great as a cut flower also. Cut
often to keep blooming all summer long!
‘Cutesy Mix’ - White, Rose, Light Pink and Purple in a NEW introduction
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growing 20-24” tall. Terrific compact habit for containers.
Colors include Light Pink, Purple, Rose and White
Cuphea ❍ ◗
False Heather. Fast growing, full flowering beauty. A thousand miniature purple
flowers against lacy gloss-green foliage, forms a dense colorful contrast. Blooms
most heavily in the warm days of spring and summer. It is very heat tolerant.
Great in baskets, containers, the landscape or as a border plant.
Dahlia ❍ ✄
Dahlias are easy to grow and perfect for beds, borders, and cutting. They come in
all the colors of the rainbow except blue and are best grown in full sun in moist,
fertile soil. Remove spent blooms to encourage blooming until frost. Ideal as long
lasting cut flowers. Cold tolerant. Watch for powdery mildew and spider mites.
‘Dahliettia’ Series - dwarf, assorted solid colors, the best, most consistent variety!
Delphinium ❍ ✄
A beautiful addition to your garden , delphinium is wonderful as a tall focal point
in a mixed border or island bed. Delphinium is also a wonderful cut flower. Grows
best in fertile, well-drained soil in sunny location, protected from strong winds.
Best if staked for security as the blossoms can become quite heavy. This is best
done when the plants are 12” tall.
‘Guardian’ Series - Very uniform blooming, growing 24-36” tall, with thinner, but strong stems perfect for the home gardener for cuts.
Blue, Lavender and White Dianthus, Annual & Specialty ❍
This little charmer has a sweet, delicious fragrance and is best enjoyed when
planted near a patio where the aroma can be enjoyed. Great used in rock gardens,
on rock walls, in beds, and borders. Space 6-9” apart in full sun, in rich welldrained soil. Dianthus prefers an alkaline soil. Feed often. Cut back plants after
blooming to encourage new blooms. Dianthus is very heat tolerant.
‘Amazon’ Series - Neon Cherry
‘Telstar’ Series - Crimson and Purple
Diascia ❍
Twin Spur. Masses of flowers smother this little charmer. It is considered the ultimate hanging basket plant. It would rather produce flowers than foliage. The
lovely flowers gracefully drape over the edges of the container producing a billowing cloud. Great in window boxes, wall pots, and hanging baskets. Works best
in full sun locations.
‘Juliet’ Series - Delicate flowers cover compact mounds of upright foliage. An ex
ceptionally long blooming addition to containers and mixed plantings. Keep well watered for best performance.
Dichondra Falls ❍ ◗
Frightfully fun, this trailing, silver colored, small leaved plant is a delight alone or
added to hanging baskets, container gardens and more. Depending on the height
of the container, will need to be sheared as it is a prolific grower. Keep soil moist
and well watered and fertilized every two weeks.
Dracena Spikes ❍ ◗ A nice addition to the center of planters. Can take weather extremes down to freezing but prefers a warm climate and full sun. Water well during the growing season. Can be lifted from the pot and brought indoors until next spring. Will tolerate
light shade. Green or Red. Large and smaller pots available.
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Dusty Miller ❍ ◗
Grown for the lovely, finely divided silver or white foliage. Excellent used in beds,
borders, or where contrast between flowers is needed. Easy to grow, and are both
heat and drought tolerant. Will winter over when winter is mild. Used as a cut
flower and dries well for dried arrangements. ‘Silver Dust’ - bushy plant, 9” tall with moderately lacy leaves.
mounded plants, and displays a showy mass of self-cleaning flowers all Summer across a wide range of conditions. Blush and White
Euphorbia ❍ ◗
A new addition over the past several years. Will add a ‘baby’s breath-like’ filling
to your hanging baskets or container gardens. Beautiful mixed with slow growing,
small bloomed flowers where it can intertwine. Keep well-watered and fertilize
every two weeks.
‘Breathless’ Series - Heat-tolerant Breathless fills in fast, makes stocky and Evolvulus ❍ ◗
Hawaiian Blue Eyes. Soft gray green trailing foliage and round royal blue flowers
make this selection very popular. It is a fast growing, very free flowering beauty
with new flowers opening daily. Can tolerate full sun, but may need a little shade
on the hottest of days. Keep well-watered, and avoid fertilizers with a high nitrogen level. Super in containers, baskets, wall pots, or even as a groundcover.
Fuchsia ◗
Fuchsias are breathtaking hanging under a large shade tree in dappled light. Water
liberally while they are actively growing and feed often, every 1-2 weeks. Shelter
from hot winds and afternoon sun. All listed varieties are beautiful!
‘Dark Eyes Trailing’ - stunning, double-trailing variety with hot pink to red flow
ers with large, bright purple centers and wispy stamens
‘Dollar Princess’ - The ‘Dollar Princess’ Fuchsia Plant has an upright form with a branching habit with pink sepals& deep purple corollas. The heart-shaped leaves have a light green color.
‘Gartenmeister’ - Scarlet Orange and Scarlet, upright grower is a vigorous, very free-flowering honeysuckle fuchsia.
‘Gazania Daisy ❍
Treasure Flower. A showy member of the daisy family that can be used as edging,
bedding, or as a groundcover. Can also be grown in hanging baskets. Flowers close
at night and on cloudy days. Space plants 8-10” apart in full sun in light, sandy
soil. Gazanias do best where summer temperatures are high and they are also very
heat tolerant. Newer varieties do not close up on cloudy days or at sunset.
‘Daybreak’ Series: Bright Orange and Bright Yellow
Gerbera Daisy ❍ ✄
Lovely in gardens as well as containers, the Gerbera Daisy has a long blooming
season in full sun. Plant 12-15” apart and keep spent flowers removed for continuous blooming throughout the summer. Can be used as a long lasting cut flower
They are ideal for sunny container plantings. Keep well watered at the base of the
plant. Watch for powdery mildew during the high humidity days of summer and
treat as soon as possible.
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Geraniums ❍ ◗
Sun loving Geraniums give more pleasure in the garden than almost any other
flower. Can be grown in containers, hanging baskets, or open gardens. They are
easy to grow, vigorous and trouble free. Remove spent blooms to encourage new
blooms throughout the summer. Plant in full sun and enjoy! Wonderful new colors!! Patented Disease Free Varieties. Small pots to large pots & hanging baskets.
‘Rocky Mountain’ Series - this series has unmatched outdoor performance with large, colorful blooms in containers and has a high heat tolerance.
Red, White, Lavender and Violet
‘Allure’ Series - very vigorous with a high stress tolerance making it an excellent selection for containers and landscapes. Bright Lavender and Tangerine
‘Designer’ Series - nice uniform plants. Salmon
‘Calliope’ Series - Bred to provide dynamic, living color all summer long, this premium geranium is drought tolerant, versatile and easy to care for.
Geraniums - Ivy Leaf ❍ ◗
Ivy Leaf Geraniums are perfect for hanging baskets, containers, and window boxes. Alone or with complimenting vines and flowers, they make a beautiful display.
These geraniums do well in the brightest light and can also tolerate light shade.
Pinch off dead blooms to encourage new growth and more blooms.
‘Caliente’ Series - Caliente series has been recognized in numerous North Ameri-
can trials as the most heat-tolerant species on the market.
Deep Red, Hot Coral, Lavender, Orange, Pink and Rose
‘Contessa’ Series - Blooms all summer long and is weather resistant. Trailing hab-
it. Use in hanging baskets, planters, window boxes and beds.
Burgundy Bi-Color, Dark Lavender, Purple and White
‘Freestyle’ Series - beautiful double, red blooms on cascading plants.
‘Temprano’ Series - very early blooming and floriferous.
Bright Red, Lavender and Salmon
Gomphrena ❍ ✄
These pretty little blooms are best used in mass plantings, borders, as cut flowers
and also to dry for winter bouquets. Space plants 10-15” apart after all danger of
frost has passed. Prefer full sun and are drought tolerant. Water lightly and feed
monthly. To dry, cut flowers before they are fully open, and hang upside down in
a cool, airy spot.
‘Gnome’ Series - Growing to a maximum height of around 8 inches these dwarf plants make for an impressive planting with their beautiful display of color. Grasses, Specialty ❍ ◗
Most of these ornamental grasses will do best when added to container plantings
or in landscape beds. Although not generally hardy to our area, they will do well
in either sun or part shade in very moist, well-drained soil.
‘Pennisetum Rubrum’ -purple leaved fountain grass to 36” tall,
Helichrysum petiolare ❍ ◗
Licorice Vine. As a fairly new introduction, this sun loving plant has become a
favorite for containers and hanging baskets. The soft, silver-gray foliage adds interest as well as texture to a lovely mix of annuals. This prolific grower may need a
“haircut” from time to time to keep it trim and bushy. Prefers high light and welldrained soil. Fertilize often.
‘Licorice’- silver, velvety
‘Limelight’ - bright green foliage
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Heliotrope ❍ ◗ ✄
Cherry Pie Plant. Small, very fragrant flowers on a bushy erect plant. Flowers all
summer long in a sunny garden. Plants can be over wintered in a cool, sunny
room. Water freely in hot weather, less at other times. Beautiful lavender to violet
purple flowers are great as border plants. Caution! Can be poisonous to pets. ‘Fragrant Delight’ - Unlike other varieties bred for deeper color, Fragrant Delight preserves the vanilla perfume that makes a Heliotrope a Heliotrope.
Hypoestes ◗
Polka Dot Plant. Dark green leaves splashed with pink or white spots are a beautiful accent in containers with other spring annuals. For something a little different,
try these all by themselves. Do best in light shade. Can also be used as a houseplant. Do not let soil dry out between watering and fertilize regularly.
‘Splash Select’ Series - Pink, Red and White
Impatiens ◗ ●
A favorite for that especially shaded part of your yard. Single flowers in beautiful
shades of pinks, oranges, lavenders, reds and white. Perfect for window boxes,
hanging baskets, containers, or mass plantings in the garden. Most varieties will
grow 8 - 10” tall but you can force them to grow taller by planting closer together
than the recommended 10” apart. Require quite a bit of water if planted in semisunny part of yard. Fertilize freely during growing season.
‘Super Elfin’ Series – Blue Pearl, Bright Orange, Coral, Lavender, Lipstick, Pink,
Red, Violet & White
Impatiens, Double ◗ ●
Beautiful double blooms resemble small, delicate miniature roses. Same culture as
regular impatiens. Best grown in containers or pots with other interesting annuals.
Also very nice in a small stand-alone container in the shade. Very popular!!
‘Fiesta’ Series - Apple Blossom, Deep Orange, Lavender Orchid, Purple, Rose,
Salmon, Salsa Red, Stardust Pink and White
Impatiens, Specialty ◗ ●
Unusual colors and foliages in a shade impatien make these beauties a must for
your garden! Fertilize often and keep well-watered.
‘Fusion’ Series - The Fusion series still has the non-stop blooming power of tradi-
tional Impatiens, but the flowers are an interesting cup shape with a deeper colored center. Glow and Heat
‘Fanfare’ Series - The exciting news about the Simply Beautiful Fanfare Impatiens series is that they are spreaders and trailers. These Impatiens look incredible in hanging baskets and containers. Of course they are equally at home in beds and since they spread, you’ll need fewer to cover the same amount of space as traditional Impatiens. They have the added bonus of handling heat better than common Impatiens. Blush, Fuchsia, Orange and Pink Sparkle
Ipomea ❍ ◗
What a great plant!! A classic sweet potato vine that thrives in the heat and mixes
beautifully with a variety of plants. Keep evenly moist at all times and feed constantly. Watch for aphids. Trim as necessary as can be quite bullish in a pot with
other less aggressive plants!
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‘Black Heart’ - deeply lobed, dark purplish black leaves
‘Carolina Breeze’ Series - Black, Bronze, Yellow
‘Chillin’ Series - Blackberry Heart, Blackberry Star, Limeade
‘Desana’ Series - Bronze, Compact Red, Lime, Maple
‘Sweet Caroline’ Series - Light Green, Red
‘Sweet Heart’ - Purple
Lantana ❍
A favorite for attracting butterflies, Lantana is great for full sun locations in your
yard. Younger plants can be grown in pots or containers, or spilling over from window boxes. Also can be trained into trees because of their woody stems. Flower
clusters on somewhat fragrant gray-green foliage, last for weeks.
‘Lavender Weeping’ - bluish, lavender, trailng variety
‘Lucky’ Series - Lemon Cream, Pure Gold, Red Flame, Sunrise Rose, White, Yellow
‘New Gold’ - A compact, free-flowering lantana with golden-yellow blooms, will bloom its heart out as we enrich the electric company during heat waves.
Lobelia ❍ ◗
Lobelias do best in good light but in a preferably cooler spot, especially at night.
Great in containers, baskets, edgings, as groundcover, or in rock gardens. Best in
rich, well-drained soil and kept well-watered. If plants get leggy, trim.
‘Palace‘ Series - Blue or White
Lobelia, Specialty ❍ ◗
These are the best of the lobelias and are considered companion plants for their
ability to mix so well with other plants. Will do best in good light, in a preferably
cooler spot, especially at night. Great in containers, baskets, edgings, as groundcover, or in rock gardens. Best in rich, well-drained soil and kept well watered. If
plants get leggy, trim.
‘Waterfall’ Series - Lovely dark blue flowers on cascading plants. Outstanding for baskets or gardens. Azure Mist, Blue, White and White Sparkle
Lysimachia ❍ ◗
Very easy to grow plant that adds interest and texture to your hanging baskets
and containers. Low growing, it makes an excellent annual groundcover. Grow
in humus rich, preferably moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out in the
summer in full sun or partial shade.
‘Goldie Locks’ - Shiny golden foliage brightens any garden or container; great combination filler plant.
Marigolds ❍ ✄
These perky little garden flowers will brighten any garden! Nothing is more easily
grown than the Marigold. Naturally well groomed, marigolds bloom abundantly
and provide carefree, elegant color in sunny beds and low borders. They are superb for edging, and a delight in patio containers and window boxes. Keep spent
blooms removed to encourage continuous blooming throughout the summer.
Extra Dwarf Marigolds. These are extra dwarf and compact
‘Bonanza’ – Bolero, Orange & Yellow - (2” blooms on 10-12” tall plants)
Hedge Marigolds. (14” -18”) A little taller than the dwarf marigolds, these are perfect in the back of a small sunny garden.
‘Durango’ Series - Tons of double blooms early summer to frost! Uniform extra large double flowers on bushy, vigorous, dark green, 10to 12-in. plants.
‘Taishan’ Series - Gardeners and landscapers will appreciate the full plants and season-long shows of high-impact color. Performance is so spectacular that the Taishan series was featured throughout the landscapes at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Gold Mix and Yellow
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Melampodium ❍
Vigorous beauty with golden yellow daisy-type flowers. Best used in beds, borders, or containers. This is a very easy to care for plant that will thrive in any soil
and is very heat and drought resistant. Best planted in full sun. A wonderful addition to any sunny garden.
‘Golden Globe’ - compact, uniform, globe shaped plants, 6-10” tall
Millet ❍ ◗ (Available early summer)
Jester and Purple Majesty. A great addition to the garden as a focal point, this
pretty, deep burgundy-red plant grows easily in just about any soil condition. Resembling corn, it will hold it’s pretty color all summer long. Wonderful in beds or
container. Blooms in late autumn with beige tassels on tall plants to 4 ft. tall.
Nasturtium ❍
The bonus of this plant is that the leaves and flowers are edible! Grow in moist,
but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun to partial shade, with the roots
and lower stem in cool shade. During growth, water freely and fertilize with a
balanced liquid monthly. Will need some sort of support as it grows. They are also
nice in containers and hanging baskets.
‘Whirley Bird Mix’ - bright blend of apricot, rose, cream, gold, scarlet & tangerine.
Nemesia ❍
Here’s a season long bloomer with snapdragon-like flowers that have yellow
centers. Very heat tolerant, compact and semi-trailing – perfect for baskets and
containers. Best for full sun with average watering, but avoid wilting!! Feed constantly. Watch for aphids, avoid soggy soil.
‘Aromatica’ Series - Fragrant, delicate, airy blooms cover these upright plants. Performs well in cool temperatures and is ideal for winter and spring performance
in warm climates. Royal Blue, Scarlet and Sky Blue
‘Stargate Mix’ Series - beautiful colors on nice size pants.
New Guinea Impatiens ❍ ◗
New Guinea Impatiens will give you unbelievable color in your garden in both
full sun to light shade. Water well everyday until well established and during extremely dry periods. Protect from harsh winds. Although they need a little extra
care, they are well worth the trouble. Make sure they are planted where they can
be easily watered and attended to.
‘Celebration’ Series – Blush Pink, Deep Red, Electric Pink, Electric Rose, Icy Blue,
Lavender Glow, Orange, Orchid Star, Pink, Pink Blush, Purple, Purple Star Rose, Red, Sangria Tropical Peach, and White
‘Sonic’ Series - White, Deep Purple, Light Lavender, Sweet Orange, Magic Pink,
Sweet Purple and Sweet Cherry
Nicotiana ◗
Flowering Tobacco. Nicotiana can give you lots of color in your garden. These are
beautiful, fragrant, blooming flowers that will delight when grown in morning
sun. Grows 12-15” and makes a great border or container plant. Good floral display throughout the summer.
‘Starmaker’ Series - these unique, star-shaped flowers are early bloomers that bloom all summer long. They do exceptional in heat and humidity. Tall 12” plants
with 2” flowers spread up to 10”. Pink Picotee and White
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Ornamental Pepper ❍ ◗ (Available late summer)
Add a splash of fun to your mid-summer garden with these delightful peppers.
The colors will add color when and where early annuals have finished blooming.
Nice in container gardens or beds. Water well when dry. DO NOT EAT.
‘Black Pearl’ - purple black, larger, bushier plant
‘Chilly Chili’ - red, small, more rounded plant
Osteospermum ❍ ◗
African Daisy. A lovely introduction from Southern Africa, these beauties are best
grown in a border in light, moderately fertile soil, in a warm sheltered site, in full
sun. They have tiny soft flowers with a ring of color in the center. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Watch for aphids and powdery mildew.
‘Voltage Yellow’ - Vibrant Voltage Yellow shouts SPRING! Voltage Yellow features
a mounded habit with very flexible stems making it ideal for large baskets and
containers. Will bloom spring through frost.
Pentas ❍
Egyptian Star Flower. A wonderful, brightly colored blooming plant with many
tiny, star-shaped flowers. Best grown in containers, or in a bed or border. Fertile,
well-drained soil in full sun will help to increase the flowering, as will removing
the spent blooms.
‘Butterfly Mix’ - Butterfly Pentas are a fast and easy way to decorate your patios, decks, or to add that special color to your garden border. Pentas make a choice nectar plant for a butterfly garden or an excellent plant for cut flowers. They make
attractive container plants and component plants for combination plantings.
Periwinkle (Vinca) ❍ ◗
With this plant you can turn any dull garden into one of the most spectacular
you’ve ever had. These are early bloomers and very tolerant of the heat. Great for
borders and planters. Best in full sun to part shade. Plant later in the season as
periwinkle will not tolerate wet, cool, or damp weather.
‘Cooler’ Series - Apricot, Coconut, Deep Orchid, Grape, Icy Pink, Peppermint, Raspberry and Red
Periwinkle (Vinca) Specialty ❍ ◗
The popular, high-performing specialty series are low-growing, vigorously
spreading plants -- 2 to 2 1/2 feet wide! -- smothered in cheery 2-inch flowers from
May till frost! Like all Vinca (also called Periwinkle), Mediterranean blooms reliably through heat and drought, making it a great choice for edging the driveway
or setting out on the blazing-hot patio. Fertlize every TWO weeks.
‘Mediterranean’ - Apricot Broadeye, Dark Red, Deep Rose, Lilac, Pink, Polka Dot and White Broadeye
‘Titan’ - Very low watering needs - outanding in sunny, hot and dry conditions. Largest vinca flowers on the market. Lilac and Pure White. Available mid-summer.
Well worth the wait!!
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Petunias ❍ ◗
Petunias are great for window boxes, displays, and mass plantings. This plant
does fantastic in full sun, but can also be planted in partial to light shade. Petunias
bloom all summer long, and won’t get weathered down by the rain. Remove spent
blooms and keep pinched back for excellent results. These petunias are grown
primarily from seed.
Regular Petunias
‘Fantasy’ Petunia - ‘Baby Duck’ small-flowered, soft yellow, spreading petunia
‘Madness Series’ - compact and floriferous, strong performer
Magenta, Midnight, Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Creeping Petunias
‘Easy Wave’ - creeping, tight branching habit, and low maintenance
Blue, Pink Marble,Pink, Red, Violet and White ‘Wave’ – ground cover habit, solid carpet of creeping petunias, spreads like crazy.
Classic Blue and Purple
Double Petunias
‘Double Madness Series’ - outstanding double bloom petunias, rain tolerant
Red and Sonata (white)
Petunias, Specialty ❍
This new breed of petunias is one of the fastest flowering and most colorful growing you will ever see! A riot of blooms with a long trailing habit quickly covering a
large container or hanging basket. Full sun is best, along with heavy feeding. These
petunias are vegetative and from cuttings.
‘Calibrochoa Cabaret’ Series Million Bells - Uniform and dark green-leafed Cabaret produces well-branched, mounded and trailing plants with full centers and
abundant blooms – excellent for pots, baskets, and planters. This early-blooming
plant tolerates cool temperatures.
Cherry Rose, Deep Blue, Hot Pink, Mango Tango, Purple, Red, Rose, White and Yellow
‘Can Can’ Series - Dark green foliage, tip-to-top flower coverage and season-long
performance, this petunia partners well with many other sun-loving annuals.
Apricot - One-of-a-kind color!
‘Suncatcher’ Series - This mounded, trailing series creates full, lush plants that are
covered entirely with blooms for stunning container and garden shows.
Burgundy, Coral Prism, Hot Pink, Midnight Blue, Red, Salmon Vein, and White
‘Double Wave’ - Frilly flowers with Wave performance in baskets and planters! The pretty, frilly petals of the flowers give this series its name. Makes outstanding
mixed containers, baskets and gardens. Blue Velvet, Pink and White
‘Black Velvet’ - Black Velvet presents the world’s only black petunia, and there’s a lot of buzz around this unique new color!
‘Phantom’ - For sheer, beautiful drama, ‘Phantom’ is in a class by itself. The flow-
ers’ yellow stars on velvet black petals are a striking new addition to the petunia
palette. The compact, mounding, foot-tall plants can be combined with other sunloving varieties in a patio container or border.
‘Pinstripe’ - This distinctive newcomer adds a stylish and sophisticated look to
mixed containers, with each of the dark purple blooms showing off a cream white
star pattern.
Phlox ❍ ◗
This pretty plant addition to your garden will grow well in both full sun to light
shade. Best in fertile soil that remains moist, but is well-drained. Excellent added
to beds and borders. It will be a bright spot in your home garden.
‘21st Century Mix’ - vigorous, weather tolerant, blooming throughout summer.
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Plectranthus ❍ ◗
These lovely plants make a wonderful addition to containers, hanging baskets,
window boxes and annual beds. Coming from all over the world, from Africa
to the Pacific Islands, these semi-succulents do best in dappled shade, but some
varieties will tolerate full sun. Fertilize monthly and keep soil evenly moist. May
be aggressive in confined spaces.
‘Mona Lavender’ - purplish foliage and lavender flowers in shade
‘Nico’ - vigorous, deep green foliage, semi prostrate habit, full shade
‘Nicoletta’ - silver grey foliage, can be grown in sun to part shade
‘Troy’s Gold ’ - gold Swedish ivy, for containers, baskets, groundcover, part shade
‘Variegata’ - very aggressive, green and white variegated, full shade
Plumbago ❍
Leadwort. Very lovely blue flowers adorn this plant. It’s uses are many, but a favorite is in window boxes or containers where it really shines. Best grown in full
sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Will bloom from summer throughout the fall.
‘Escapade Blue’ - thrives in high heat and low moisture, compact, bushy
Purslane, Specialty ❍
This specialty variety of Portulaca has the largest double blooms and is very heat
and drought tolerant. These easy care, low spreading plants work well in baskets,
large containers, landscapes and rock gardens.
‘Rio’ Series - : Large tropical looking flowers. Tolerant of heat and drought.
Apricot, Scarlet and Yellow
Rudbeckia ❍ ◗ ✄ (Available Early Summer)
Annual Black Eyed Susan. This annual is a sure-fire winner in the sunny part of
your garden in moderately fertile, well-drained soil that should not dry out. Will
bloom over a long period of time, summer through fall. Excellent as a long lasting
cut flower. Grow in a border or naturalize in meadow or woodland garden.
‘Becky’ Series - Yellow, large flowers on 8-10” well-branched plants
‘Indian Summer’ - bright yellow with dark brown center, compact
‘Prairie Sun’ - a showstopper at 3 ft, primrose yellow tipped 5” flowers
‘Tiger Eye Gold’ - golden yellow flowers, 24” tall, premium performance
Salvia ❍ ◗ ✄
Salvia blooms in both sun and shade. These brilliantly colored, easy to grow flowers look great in your beds, borders, and in containers of any size. They flower
from early summer until the first frost. Keep spent blooms pinched back for continuous bloom.
‘Victoria Blue’ – 18-20”, smaller mid blue flowers, dries nicely, good cut flower
‘Vista Series’ - Purple, Red and Salmon
Salvia Specialty ❍ ◗ ✄
These are the new ‘breed’ of salvias. Interesting, different, showstoppers. Mainly
bred for focal points in containers and gardens. Salvia blooms in both sun and
shade. These brilliantly colored, easy to grow flowers look great in your beds, borders, and in containers of any size. They flower from early summer until the first
frost. Keep spent blooms pinched back for continuous bloom.
‘Black and Blue’ - very large plant, pinch to keep in check, BEST for humming-
birds and butterflies!!
‘Hot Lips’ - Delicate red and white blooms create a stunning show throughout summer. Great for hummingbirds and butterflies.
‘Mystic Spires’ - sturdy, dark leaf plants with true blue flowers, 18”-24” tall
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Scaevola ❍
Blue Fan Flower. Beautiful blue flowers shaped like small fans cover this plant all
summer long. Best in full sun, the hotter the better. Water well in the mornings, so
foliage can dry off during hot, muggy nights. This little beauty will be a welcome
new addition to any garden!!
‘Blue Fan’ - Scaevola blooms with abundant blue-purple fan-shaped flowers pro-
viding a continuous display of color.
Selaginella ◗
Little Club Moss. Grown for their attractive branching foliage, they are perfect
added to containers and hanging baskets. Their lush green color and appearance
brings out the colors of the other flowers with a nice contrast. Very nice as an indoor plant needing lots of humidity.
Setcresia pallida ◗ ●
Purple Heart. A great addition to container plantings, hanging baskets, window
boxes, and even used as a summer groundcover. Adds a beautiful purple accent,
especially mixed with pinks and whites or a hot combination, such as oranges and
purples. Keep evenly moist. A very rugged plant.
Snapdragons ❍ ◗ ✄
Snapdragons do best in borders, beds and rock gardens, making exquisite, and
long-lasting cut flowers. Plant in full sun or light shade 6 -15” apart, depending on their ultimate height. Avoid overcrowding which can cause disease. Soil
should be light and rich in organic matter, and well-drained. Pinch young plants
to encourage longer blooming. Also, remove dead blooms to encourage the same.
‘Snapshot’ Series - 6-10” tall, bushy, compact plants
Orange, Pink, Red, Rose, and Yellow
‘Ribbon’ Series - 18-22’ tall,arly-season flowerspikes of distinctly lipped flowers that snap open and shut when squeezed, hence the name “snapdragon”. Regarded
for their good branching and intermediate size, Ribbon Series plants will flower from very early spring to fall, if spent flowerspikes are removed, and come in a
handful of richly toned blossom colors with green foliage.
Crimson, Light Pink, White and Yellow
Streptocarpella ◗ ●
Dancing Fairies. This beautiful plant has dainty blue flowers borne in clusters
above velvet like foliage on the ends of 4-6” stems. A fast growing, heavy feeder
this plant is as pretty mixed with other blooming flowers or plants, as it is by itself.
Sometimes called “Dancing Flowers” for the way the flowers move in the breeze.
Best in a shady, cool location. Cold water will spot the leaves.
Strobilanthes ❍ ◗
Persian Shield. A beautiful silvery purple addition to your mixed containers, combo pots, or even used as a groundcover. Prefers full sun to part shade, and fertile,
well-drained soil. Keep soil evenly moist. Also makes a nice houseplant.
Torenia ❍ ◗
A pretty plant often called the ‘Wishbone Flower’. This little beauty does well in
the sun or part shade, blooming all season long. They will grow to about 4” tall.
Prettiest by themselves or with vines in planter boxes, beds or as edging.
‘Clown’ Series – Blue and Lemon Drop
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Torenia, Specialty ❍ ◗
This Torenia is a new introduction from Proven Winners. It is a superior hanging
basket plant or even a groundcover. It loves the heat and high humidity. Water
freely and feed constantly. No pinching is necessary.
‘Summer Wave’ Series - partial shade, vigorous, landscape groundcover
‘Catalina’ Series - Gilded Grape and Midnight
Verbena ❍ ✄
Verbenas bear stunning, brightly colored flowers giving the appearance of a much
larger flower. Use for edgings, beds, groundcovers, rock gardens, and in hanging
baskets. They prefer full sun with light, well-drained soil. Will thrive as one of the
best bedding plants to use where weather is hot and dry and the soil is poor.
‘Quartz’ Series’- excellent garden performer with large florets
Blue, Red Eye, Scarlet and White
Verbena, Specialty ❍ ✄
These new varieties of verbenas are outstanding garden performers! Heat tolerant, prolific bloomers, cold tolerant, disease resistant. The answer for containers,
window boxes, hanging baskets, and for carpet-like coverings in sunny areas. Best
grown in full sun, fertilized regularly. Do not allow to dry out between watering!!
‘Aztec Series’ - very vigorous
Blue Velvet, Coral, Dark Red, Pink, Raspberry and White
Vines - For Planters ❍ ◗ These vines, added to hanging baskets, pots, containers, or raised beds make a
wonderful addition to any mixed garden. They add both interest and texture making ordinary - extraordinary!
‘Springeri’ - also called Asparagus Fern
‘Vinca Vine Variegata’ - green and white trailing vine, may winter over
‘Vinca Maculata’ - green and dark green
‘Vinca Minor Illumination’ - bright gold leaves edged in green with blue flowers
‘Vinca Vine Wojo’s Gem’ - beautiful new variegated with white margins
Zinnias ❍ ✄
Outstanding for beds, borders, containers and as long lasting cut flowers, Zinnias
are about the quickest and easiest flowers to grow. They come in almost all colors
and sizes. Zinnias thrive in the heat of summer in the full sun, in well-drained
soil. The more you cut the flowers for indoors, the bushier the plant will become,
blooming even more. Water soil around the plants, to prevent powdery mildew.
‘Zahara’ Series - Heat-loving plants have very low water needs, and are out
standing in sunny, hot and dry conditions. This all-around winner assures big impact and care-free, season-long shows in landscapes and containers.
Double Cherry, Double Fire, White and Yellow
‘Magellan’ Series - mid size plants, 10-14” tall, bright colors, great plants
Ivory, Mix, Orange, Pink, Scarlet and Yellow
‘Benary Giants’ - tall, strong plants, 30-36”, big blooms, bright solid colors
Bright Pink, Carmine Rose, Coral, Deep Red, Golden Yellow, Lilac,
Lime, Orange, Purple, Scarlet and White
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• VEGETABLES •
We are excited to offer a wider selection of vegetables than ever before. Please note, however,
that not all varieties of all the plants will be available at the same time throughout the growing season. Many of the specialty heirloom tomatoes will be limited as to the number grown
and available.
Broccoli • Bibb Lettuce • Cabbage • Cauliflower • Collards
Cole crops are cool weather vegetables, growing best when daytime temperatures are between 65 and 80 F. Cauliflower is more sensitive to hot weather than broccoli. In Ohio, broccoli is grown as a spring and fall crop, while cauliflower does best when planted in midsummer for a fall harvest. All of the cole crops grow well in reasonably fertile, well-drained,
moist soils with plenty of organic matter. Mulch helps keep the ground cool and moist. Broccoli – ‘Premium Crop’
Bibb Lettuce – ‘Buttercrunch’
Cabbage – ‘Stonehead’
Collards – ‘Georgia’
Lettuce - ‘Gourmet Blend’ Cauliflower – ‘Snow Crown’
Bell Peppers
Make sure that the area where you are planting peppers is well prepared to at least 1 ft. deep.
It is best to water peppers at the soil level, so as not to wash the pollen away. Spread thick,
light mulch around the base of each plant to help retain moisture. When peppers are ripened,
cut , don’t pull. Remember to keep hot pepper plants a good distance away from your regular pepper plants, otherwise they will cross pollinate and all will become HOT!!
• ‘Better Belle’ – Early, tasty variety. Blocky, thick-walled, large green sweet pepper.
• ‘Big Bomb’ - Big, bright red hot cherry peppers load up in abundance earlier
in the season than any other hot cherry pepper on the market. The thick-walled
peppers are about 2 inches wide and long with a medium-hot flavor that is just
perfect for pickling or stuffing with cheese as a “hot” appetizer. Vigorous plants
offer durability even in a wide variety of growing conditions.
• ‘Cayenne Long Thin’ - Very hot, tapered fruit with a twisted shape and thinwalled. This is a medium hot pepper.
• ‘Garden Salsa’ - Plant produces high yields of 8” long hot peppers. Peppers are
mildly hot and turn from green to red when mature. Plant has green stems, green
leaves, and white flowers. Very good for making salsa and picante sauce.
• ‘Golden Summer’ - A heavy yielder of beautiful golden-yellow four lobed,
blocky fruits. They have an outstanding sweet, mild flavor. Excellent stuffed or
added to salads.
• ‘Hungarian Wax’ - Fairly hot fruits 8 in. long, tapered. Great for pickling or
• ‘Jalapeno Early Hot’ - The jalapeño pepper is the best known hot pepper in the
United States. It is most famous for it’s use in most Tex-Mex cuisine like salsa,
nachos, and pico de gallo. In their dried form, jalapeños are known as chipotles.
• ‘Red Baron’ - It’s the perfect little hardly-hot pepper for small gardens and containers. All peppers are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, but red peppers are
simply bursting with them.
Cucumbers
Cucumbers are a wonderfully rewarding crop to grow in your home garden. Cucumbers are
a subtropical plant and require full sun. Cucumbers also require a decent amount of growing
space in your garden, so you’ll need to take this into account. Cucumbers are happiest when
the average temperatures are around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant your cucumbers in the late
spring or early summer when there is no risk of frost. Even a light frost can kill your plants.
‘Burpless Supreme’ - Sweet, Dark green fruit, many are seedless.
‘Bush Pickle- Bush-type habit for small gardens or containers.
Eggplant
Plants should be of nice size before you transplant. Eggplants will be miserable in a cold, wet
spot in your garden. They need the hottest, sunniest location to thrive.
‘Classic’ - The glossy, deep purple-black color of Classic is preferred by customers,
and its erect, vigorous plant supports heavy yields of high quality fruit. Classic is
the absolute standard for premium eggplant
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Tomato To Go ®
A patio tomato plant in large pot with tomato cage, ready to go!! Perfect for the condominium, apartment, or for anyone not wanting to put in a whole garden. Also pick up a Three
Pepper Pot To Go for a nice assortment of prolific blooming pepper plants!
Tomato Plants
Tomatoes prefer well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Space plants 2 ft. apart &
plant them deep! Soil should reach the first set of true leaves. Support with either a stake or
tomato cage. Pinch the suckers and keep well-watered.
• ‘Ball’s Beefsteak’ - Produces good yields of big red beefsteak tomatoes. Perfect
sandwich tomato with old fashioned flavor. Crack Resistant.
• ‘Better Boy’ - A trusted favorite for many years, Better Boy is a great performer
with big hybrid-quality yields of succulent, juicy, yet meaty tomatoes. A good allaround choice.
• ‘Big Boy’ - Plant produces good yields of very flavorful 1 lb. meaty tomatoes.
Tomatoes turn bright red when mature. One of the most popular varieties grown
by home gardeners. Crack Resistant.
• ‘Early Girl’ - Start producing bright red tomatoes earlier and longer than others.
• ‘Fourth of July’ - The name says it all - tasty fruits ripen in early summer. Big
enough for slicing, they are extra juicy and firm.
• ‘Fresh Salsa’ - You can chop this tomato into tiny cubes that remain firm and
solid. It’s ALL meat! Bushy plants are loaded with sweet, plum shaped fruits.
• Health Kick’ - Fabulous in a sauce. 50% more of the antioxidant lycopene!
• ‘Husky Red’ - This tomato yields medium-sized, 5 to 7 oz. bright red fruit with
very good flavor. Although the plants grow only 4 feet tall, fruit continues to appear in surprising numbers throughout the growing season. Makes an excellent
container tomato.
•• ‘La Roma III’ - this HEIRLOOM variety gives exceptionally early heavy yields with
good flavor. Roma tomatoes are a vigorous and uniform plant. Perfect for sauces or home
made tomato paste.
• ‘Red Grape’ - Mild, bite-sized, oval-shaped grape tomato that stores well.
• ‘Red Robin’ - Plant produces good yields of 1 ¼” extra sweet red cherry tomatoes. This small plant is perfect for pots and containers.
• ‘Sugary’ - Award-winning Tomato Sugary has it all -- super-sweet flavor, a fun
new shape, and huge, huge yields on plants that just keep growing up and up all
season! 2005 All-America Selections Winner!
• ‘Sweet Seedless’ - The perfect balance of flavor and sweetness. It is first rate for
taste and the world’s first seedless tomato!
• ‘Tumbling Tom’ - Perfect for hanging baskets, window boxes, and tall containers
where you want to show off the color and vigor of your favorite Tomato! These
little guys are delicious popped right off the vine!
Squash - Acorn and Zucchini
Choose a location for your acorn or zucchini squash carefully, as these plants need a lot of
room to grow. With their long vines and large heavy fruit, acorn squash plants will overtake
the garden if not given their own space to spread out. Full sun is the ideal lighting environment for growing squash, and they thrive in rich, well-drained soil enhanced with plenty of
compost. Tip: Pick Zucchini when on the smaller, pickle size!
‘Autumn Acorn Blend’ - Includes ‘Table Princes’, ‘Table Gold’, ‘White Ace’, and
‘Mardi Gras’ for a tasty and colorful harvest.
‘Taybelle’ - High quality, powdery mildew resistant acorn squash matures from dark
green to jet black, on compact, bush-type plants. Good high density plantings.
‘Ball’s Zucchini” - Dark green uniform fruit on open, very productive bushes.
‘Buckingham’ - High yielding yellow variety of zucchini.
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• HERBS •
Basil - Full sun, keep well watered, great in Italian dishes and for making pesto.
• Cinnamon, Magical Michael, Purple Ruffle, Siam Queen, Sweet Dani Lemon, Sweet Italian Large Leaf
Bay Laurel – Filtered light is best and keep soil barely moist. You may use leaves fresh or dried. Will become drought tolerant as the plant ages.
Catnip - Full sun or partial shade is best while keeping soil moist. A pleasure trip for your cat! Cover initially with chicken wire till established.
Chives – Plant in full sun in fairly moist soil. Yummy snipped into pieces to garnish dishes. A versatile culinary herb from the onion family.
Cilantro ‘Santo’ - Best in full sun. Used in making salsa and for cooking. Cultivated as a medicinal and Culinary herb for at least 3000 years.
Curry – Full sun, with moist soil, is best. Use this spicy flavor in ethnic dishes.
Dill - Full sun is best and in average soil with constant moisture. Dill is used in vinegar, complements sour cream, cream cheese, cottage cheese, dips and spreads, meats, eggs and potato salad. Also provides food for Swallowtails and butterfly caterpillars.
English Thyme (Winter) –Full sun, sandy, well drained dry soil, attracts bees, use in potpourri. Excellent culinary flavor. Add to everything to improve
flavor and digestibility.
Fennel Bronze - Sweet mild anise (licorice) flavor. Leaves and seeds are used in cooking, especially in fish dishes. Also attracts butterflies.
French Tarragon – Full sun, keep on dry side, better frozen than dry, used in Béar-
naise sauce and vinegars. An essential part of French cooking.
French Thyme – Best in full sun in a sandy, well drained dry soil. Preferred by French in their cuisine. Attracts bees and can be used in potpourri.
Hyssop, Dwarf Blue – Full sun in moist, well drained soil. Wonderful aromatic foliage, good for attracting bees and butterflies.
Lavender – Full sun, moist but well drained soil, very aromatic foliage, used in potpourri and is also a source of perfume oil.
Lemon Balm - Full sun in dryer soil, used as a calming tea. Attracts bees and butterflies. A big plant with lemon scented leaves.
Lemon Grass, East Indian – Full sun in moist well drained soil, medicinal, culi-
nary and cosmetic uses, even candles.
Lemon Verbena -Fresh or dried leaves used in teas, salads, chicken, fish or des-
serts. Best of the lemon-scented plants.
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Marjoram – Full sun in dryer soil, best dried or frozen, great in butter or pot-
pourris. Excellent culinary flavor.
• Golden and Sweet
Mint – Full sun in moist soil, attractive to bees, use in teas and potpourris. Grown for many culinary and medicinal uses.
• Peppermint, Spearmint Kentucky Colonel
Oregano – Full sun in well drained soil, attracts bees, used in culinary dishes, both Greek and Italian cooking.
• Golden and Greek Mountain
Parsley – Full sun in moist, well drained soil and is used as garnish, in salads and is preferred for cooking.
• Curly, Plain
Penny Royal – Can grow in shade as well as part-sun. Used as a groundcover with a peppermint scent that is an amazing insect repellent.
Rosemary – Full sun in well drained soil, used for aromatic oils and in culinary dishes. A very vigorous grower,
• Arp, Barbecue, Mrs. Howards’ , Prostratus, Santa Barbara, Spice Island
Sage – Full sun to light shade, in moist, well drained soil, used in culinary dishes.
Excellent culinary flavor. • Dwarf Winter, Purple and Berrgarten
Savory - Dwarf Winter is a hardy, bushy perennial that will tolerate poor soil. Cook with beans or make into a savory jelly using grape juice.
Scented Geranium – Full sun in well drained, moist soil, grown for scented leaves. Make wonderful topiaries.
• Assorted offerings throughout the season.
Stevia - These plants like it warm, and are best planted after all danger of frost. Keep soil evenly moist by applying mulch. This is an amazing sugar substitute. Leaf powder can be used in foods in place of sugar.
Natural Bug Spray (especially good for herbs and veggies)
1/4 Teaspoon liquid dish detergent • 1 Tablespoon vinegar
• 1/4 Teaspoon ground red pepper
1 Clove garlic • 1 Quart water
Mix in blender • strain through coffee filter • spray on plants
Ro Culver’s Pesto Recipe
4 cups FRESH sweet basil leaves • I cup FRESH parsley • 1 Tablespoon Romano
Cheese • 1 and 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese • 1 cup extra Virgin Olive Oil • 1 and
1/2 teaspoon salt • 4 Tablespoons Pine Nuts • 5 Tablespoons Butter • 4 large
Cloves of Garlic
In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, basil, parsley, pine nuts, butter,
salt and the olive oil. Add grated cheese and mix thoroughly.
Pesto may be frozen up to 4 months. When freezing, leave out the cheese and
add before serving. Thanks Ro!!
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• Groundcovers •
Wise use of groundcovers can pull the overall look of your garden together, by
softening the edges of your property and adding dimension and interest to your
yard. Because they are encouraged to spread, make sure to give them adequate
room to expand where they can blanket an area quickly. The following are just a
few of the many groundcovers available. We have chosen the most popular for this
region and hope you agree! .
Ajuga ❍ ◗
Bugleweed. Perennial ground cover with glossy green, bronze or variegated
round leaves. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Where extremely hot, it prefers
some shade, however, the bronze will retain more color if planted in the sun. Grow
in any moist garden soil.
‘Burgundy Glow’ - Fantastic tricolored foliage in shades of creamy-white, rose-
burgundy, and dark green make this ajuga different than all the others. In the fall, the mature leaves turn a deep bronze while the newer growth takes on a rose tone.
Euonymus ❍ ◗
Purple Wintercreeper. An easily adaptable evergreen groundcover for sun or
shade. Rapidly growing in a mounding, spreading habit. It can be moved for a
more formal look or left alone for a more ‘woodsy’ natural effect. Retains a deep
plum overcast in winter.
Hedera Helix ❍ ● ◗
English Ivy. Grow ivy in sun or shade. Variegated varieties are better in partial sun
to avoid leaf scorching. Rich, moist, well-drained soil is preferred, although ivy
will tolerate poor, dry soil. Prune once or twice each year to control it’s growth. Ivy
may be mowed. Plant ivy under and around trees and shrubs, on banks or level
ground, or where soil erosion control is needed.
‘English Ivy’ - dark green glossy foliage, sub-zero strain, one of the hardiest of
outdoor ivies.
‘Variegata’ - beautiful variegated, hardy, great for containers & walls.
Euonymus ❍ ◗
Purple Wintercreeper. An easily adaptable evergreen groundcover for sun or
shade. Rapidly growing in a mounding, spreading habit. It can be moved for a
more formal look or left alone for a more ‘woodsy’ natural effect. Retains a deep
plum overcast in winter.
Lamium ● ◗
Dead Nettle. Rapid yet compactly growing dense groundcovers, quite showy
in any situation. Highly variegated foliage topped with conspicuous blooms of
white, pink, or magenta-red in spring and occasionally through summer. Partial
sun to shade in moist, well-drained, good soil.
‘Aureum’ - Deer resistant. A newer variety with golden yellow/green leaves with a silvery white center. Pink flowers bloom in summer. Needs a cool, shady
area or it will burn out. This variety is less invasive than others.
‘Pink Pewter’ - A wonderful variety with a delicately light pink colored flower.
Silvery variegated leaves.
‘White Nancy’ - The leaves of ‘White Nancy’ are white edged with a thin line of
green, the flowers are a bright white and appear in late spring. It is amazing how
this plant can light up a dark area of the garden!
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Pachysandra ● ◗
Japanese Spurge. Woody, perennial groundcover that is evergreen. It has thick,
dark green, glossy leaves and white flowers blooming in late spring. Grows 9-12”
high and spreads to 3 ft. across by underground stems. Best grown in partial to full
shade. Soil should be rich, cool, moist, and neutral to acid. Pachysandra tolerates
drought once established. Protect from winter sun and wind. An excellent choice
under trees and shrubs, as an edging, on slopes or flat areas.
Sedum ❍
Stonecrop. Best grown in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral, slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Vigorous species can be grown in partial shade.
‘Chocolate Ball’ - Very attractive, brownish-red foliage grows just 2–3 inches tall,
with yellow flowers blooming on four stems from June to September. Choose it for
containers or as a unique addition to a summer succulent garden.
‘Dragon’s Blood’ - Rapid-growing trailing stems with maroon foliage and red
blooms in summer; prostrate habit to only 2”
kamtschaticum ‘Variegatum - scalloped bright green foliage with sunny yellow blooms, mid-summer, rapid spreader to 24”, slightly mounded, neat habit.
‘Tri-Color’ - striking pink, red, white and green foliage on mounding and spreading plants. Little blooming, but the show is the foliage.
Thymus ❍
Thyme. Numerous cultivars of mostly trailing, a few mounding plants, often seen
in herbal collections. All have either ornamental blooms or foliage, and have uses
ranging from edging and rock gardens to containers and windowsill planters. All
are hardy perennials needing good, well-draining soils, adequate moisture and
sunny exposures.
‘Thymus praecox coccineus ‘Red Creeping’ -Red creeping thyme is a mat-forming,
woody ground cover with aromatic, small, light-green leaves. Its tiny, reddishpink flowers bloom on short, irregularly branched stalks in late spring.
Thymus praecox ‘Pink Chintz’ - A delicate looking creeper, Pink Chintz Thyme
has small fuzzy gray green leaves set close together on the stem. This makes it ideal for smaller spaces like those between stepping stones or flagstones.
‘Woolly Thyme’ - One of the best Creeping Thymes for general groundcover purposes. This is a low, creeping species with fuzzy grey-green foliage, occasionally
producing soft-pink flowers. A strong grower, ideal as a drought-tolerant lawn
substitute or for planting between flagstones, tolerating moderate foot traffic.
Woolly Thyme is easily divided in spring or early fall, and even small pieces will
take root and grow. Evergreen.
Vinca, minor ❍ ◗
Myrtle. Forms a dense cover 6-10” high and 24” across. Leaves are leathery, oblong, dark green and 2“ long. Flowers are deep blue. Grow Vinca in full sun or
partial shade especially where summers are hot. Soil should be sandy, moist and
well-drained. Vinca can be mowed. Could be invasive in some areas. Vinca may
be planted on slopes, under trees or under shrubs.
minor ‘Bowles Cunningham’ - Dazzling periwinkle blue flowers bloom spring to
fall, larger flowers than ‘Bowles’. Mat forming, blooming May-September.
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Stepables®
STEPABLES® are tough, easy to grow plants that endure light to moderate foot traffic.
Ideal for pathways and borders, these vigorous perennials spread rapidly. Perfect for filling
nooks and crannies, STEPABLES® are also an excellent lawn substitute and weed inhibitor.
❍ Full Sun
◗ Part Sun/Shade ● Shade
Light Foot Traffic ONLY
Anacyclus depressus compactum ‘Silver Kisses’ - (Mt. Atlas Daisy) ❍ ◗
Arabis ferdinandi - coburgii ‘Old Gold’ (Rockcress) ❍ ◗
Isotoma fluviatilis - (Blue Star Creeper) ❍ ◗ ●
Mazus reptans - (Purple) ❍ ◗ ●
Sedum album var’ ‘Chlorticum’ (Dwarf Stonecrop - Baby Tears) ❍ ◗
Sedum album ‘Coral Carpet’ - ❍
Medium Foot Traffic or Less
Ajuga ‘ Chocolate Chip’ - (Bugleweed) ❍ ◗ ●
Cerastium ‘Alpinum Lanatum’ (Snow-n-Summer) (Mouse Ears) ◗ ❍
Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping Jenny) ◗ ●
Sedum acer ‘Gold Moss’ - (Stonecrop) ❍ ◗
Sedum spurium ‘John Creech’ - ❍ ◗
Thymus x citriodorus ‘Archer’s Gold’ (Golden Thyme) ❍ ◗
Trifolium repens ‘Atropurpureum’ - (Black or Bronze Dutch Clover) ❍ ◗
Veronica repens ‘ Sunshine’ - (Speedwell) ◗ ●
Veronica surculosa ‘Waterperry Blue’ (Speedwell) ❍ ◗
Heavy Foot Traffic -(ALL Foot Traffic)
Isotoma fluviatilis - (Blue Star Creeper) ❍ ◗ ●
Leptinella ‘Squalida’ -(Brass Buttons) ◗ ●
Lotus coruiculatus ‘Plenus’ (Double Birds Foot Trefoil) ❍ ◗
Muhlenbeckia axillaris - (Creeping Wire Vine) ❍ ◗
Sagina subulata (Irish Moss) ◗ ●
Sagina subulata “Aurea’ (Scotch Moss) ◗ ●
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• Nursery Department •
We are very pleased to offer nursery stock to you again this year. Our Nursery Staff can
assist you in making the best decision in your purchases. Installing the plants yourself can
be easy with their knowledge and recommendations. Our selection is extensive, including
both ornamental and decorative shrubbery. Special requests are welcome.
Please read the following information on how to plant and care for your new plants.
Stop in or call our Garden Center at 513-891-1040 for additional information.
General Planting Instructions:
Based on Clay Soil:
• Dig a wide shallow hole.
• Place plant in hole so that 1/3 of the root mass is above ground level.
• Mix topsoil and pine soil conditioner with existing soil, then fill the hole with the planting mix.
• Mix a root stimulator fertilizer with water and begin soaking the entire root zone.
• Once soil is settled, add a layer of mulch.
• Clay soils tend to not drain well. They require close monitoring of your watering procedures.
Remember, too much water can be just as harmful as too little.
Based on Topsoil:
• Dig a hole that is wide; it’s depth must be equal to the height of the root mass.
• Place plant in the hole so that the top of the root mass is at ground level.
• Mix peat moss and pine soil conditioner into existing soil, then fill the hole with the planting mix.
• Mix a root stimulator fertilizer with water and begin thoroughly soaking the entire root zone.
• Once the soil is settled, add a layer of mulch.
Container Plantings:
• Gently loosen root mass before planting.
• Acclimate soil in planting area to match soil in the plants container.
• Peat moss can be used for moisture retention thus making it good for all trees and shrubs.
Balled & Burlapped Plantings:
• Be careful to keep the ball intact.
• Cut and remove twine that is around the trunk and top of the root ball.
• Remove nails and fold back burlap to the sides of the root ball.
• Do not remove the wire basket.
Watering Newly Planted Plants:
• Always monitor your plants carefully. Too much water can be just as harmful as too little water.
• Weather counts: Don’t be fooled by a brief shower. Hot days dry out plants quicker; cool days
won’t. To be sure your plants need water, poke around the soil and feel for moisture.
• General Rule: Plants require one inch of rainfall every 7-10 days.
• Letting the hose run slowly at the base of each plant, or using a soaker hose are ways to water
your new plants. Remember a thorough soaking each time you water.
• Exception: Groundcovers, perennials and annuals may require more watering than every 7-10
days. Again, poke around and feel for moisture daily.
• Container grown plants tend to dry out more quickly than balled and burlapped plants. Once
again, monitor them closely.
• Evergreens do not need as much water as deciduous plants. Deciduous are plants that drop their
leaves in the winter.
Evergreens & Broadleaf Evergreens (Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Japanese Maples, etc.)
• Evergreens and Broadleaf Evergreens prefer more acidic soil. Blending Canadian peat moss
with existing planting mixes at planting time will begin increasing acid levels in the soil. Use acidic
additives such as Holly-tone, Miracid, cottonseed meal or greenleaf compound to maintain proper
acid levels in the soil.
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• NURSERY •
❍ = Full Sun ◗ = Part Sun/Part Shade ● = All Shade
Acer (Maples) ❍ ◗
Maples are a large group of shade and ornamental deciduous trees. Most
require sun or partial shade and are best known for their unique foliage and outstanding autumn colors.
Acer griseum ‘Paperbark Maple’ - Perhaps the most beautiful maple with wonderfully orange to bronze, peeling, papery bark which provides year round interest. Matures to 15’-25’ tall & wide in part to full sun.
Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ - This Japanese Maple has a round shape with a height and spread of about 20 feet, making it nicely suited to residential landscapes. Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Crimson Queen’ - Finely serrated, bright crimson-red foliage. Low branching habit creates a delicate effect. Part-shade (8’10’H)
Acer palmatum ‘Tamuckyama - Able to hold it’s burgundy color through hot,
humid summers and resists scorching better than others. Strongly cascading form.
Matures to 6’-8’ tall and wide.
Acer palmatum ‘Viridis’ - cutleaf weeping Japanese maple (Acer palmatum
dissectum ‘Viridis’) matures to a naturally formal mounded cascading weeper.
It can be pruned for a “mushroom cap” appearance, or left unpruned so that its
branches weep clear to the ground.
Amelanchier x grandiflora (Apple Serviceberry)- ❍ ◗
Serviceberries are grown for their beautiful racemes of 5-petaled, star shaped, flat
white or pink flowers. Best grown at the edge of a woodland or as a specimen
plant in acidic, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’ - This Apple Serviceberry has multiple stems which are upright, and highly branched, forming a dense shrub.
If properly pruned in the nursery, it can be a small tree. The young leaves are
purplish, and the fall color is red, yellow and orange. The edible fruits attract birds. Matures to 15’-25’ tall and 15’ wide in part to full sun.
Arctostaphylos (Bearberry) - ❍ ◗
A thorny shrub with flowering occurring from mid April to May. Bearberries prefer sun or partial shade. These are tolerant to most of the soil types and can withstand dry conditions. A moderate amount of water is required for proper growth
and Bearberries need very little fertilizer. To give it a good shape pruning is required. This is best done immediately after flowering or in later winter.
‘Massachusetts Bearberry’ - Abundant pinkish-white flowers in the spring
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are followed by attractive bright red berries. This cultivar has shown good
resistance to leaf spot and leaf gall. Requires good drainage with moderate
summer water or some shading in hot inland areas.
Azalea - ❍ ◗
Brilliantly flowered shrubs which mark the arrival of spring. A protected site in
sun or partial shade is best. Prefers acid soil and pine straw mulch.
‘Delaware Valley’ - Large (2”) single to semi-double white flowers bloom in
late May. This strong, spreading grower has large medium green leaves and
will grow to 4’ in 10 years. Foliage turns to yellow at the onset of fall.
‘Girard Crimson’ - Produces a magnificent spring display of large rosy-red
crimson flowers up to 2 1/2” in diameter. The glossy green foliage has a nice winter color. A hardy Girard hybrid with a dense, compact growth habit.
Looks great planted within a grouping of Azaleas because of its differing leaves.
‘Girard Fuchsia’ - Dark, reddish-purple flowers are ruffled and textured. Rounded, compact shape (3-4’) with glossy foliage turning maroon thru winter.
‘Girard Rose’ - Single, deep rosy-red flowers bloom in early May on this
broadleaf, upright shrub. It’s foliage is glossy green and takes on red tints in fall.
‘Helen Curtis’ - Bears very large blooms of pure white in late spring. The semi-
double, widely funnel-shaped flowers have frilly edges. The plants are dwarf and
mounded. The broadly elliptic leaves are a glossy yellow-green. Mature height: 2-3
feet, Mature spread: 3 feet.
‘Herbert’ - Two inch dark lavender-purple flowers bloom in mid May.
A dense, spreading variety with green foliage. One of the easiest to grow!
Very hardy and dependable!
‘Hino-Crimson’ - A low growing, compact plant with single flowers that are
colored crimson (pinkish-red) and bloom around May 10th. The glossy, dark green leaves are small and turn bronze in winter.
Bloom time - mid season. Mature height 4’
‘Rosebud’ - The opening buds on this Azalea resemble rosebuds, hence it’s name. The flowers open to double, 1 3/4” rosy-pink flowers in late May and continue through June. It’s habit is spreading and compact. Mature height: 2-3 feet,
Mature spread: 2-3 feet.
‘Tradition’ azaleas are popular as landscape shrubs for their incredible show of
spring blossoms. Low-growing, these shrubby plants have moderate glossy, deep
green foliage and oval, clear, light pink, double blossoms. Mature height: 2-3 feet,
Mature spread: 3-5 feet.
Aronia melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry) ❍ ◗
The Chokeberry is excellent for a shrub border or as a specimen plant. Best grown
in moist, well-drained soil, (except shallow, alkaline soil) in sun or partial shade.
Can tolerate wet or dry soil conditions.
Aronia melanocarpa ‘Autumn Magic’ - Fragrant white flowers in May develop clusters of edible purple-black berries. Leaves are dark glossy green turning
brilliant red in the fall. Mature size is 5’ tall x 4’ wide in full sun to part shade.
Berberis (Barberry) ❍
Barberry generally do best in full sun and well-drained sites. Colorful, easy to
grow deciduous plants, especially useful as an accent or hedge.
‘Cabernet’ purpleleaf Japanese barberry is a low-growing shrub that has crimson
new growth which develops into glossy, deep burgundy leaves. These turn fiery
red-orange in fall. Bright red berries, which are attractive to birds, appear in late
summer to fall and persist into winter. Mature height: 2 feet, Mature spread: 2 feet.
‘Royal Burgundy’ - Low, mounding shrub (2’) with small velvety leaf that
remains deep burgundy thru summer.
‘Helmond Pillar’ - has an upright, columnar form and features red-purple
foliage. This columnar size provides excellent vertical accents. Tiny yellow
flowers in spring are followed by shiny red berries in autumn.
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun.
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Betula (Birch) ❍ ◗
A group of elegant trees noted for both delicate habit and outstanding bark and
stem character. Golden yellow fall color, hardy in moist soils. Will do well in sun
or partial shade.
‘Royal Frost’ - fine, cinnamon to white exfoliating bark that provides beautiful contrast to its deep burgundy leaves. It can tolerate moist, heavy soils if grown
in full sun. Its height ranges from 30-40 feet, with a 15-20 foot spread. It is easy
to maintain, and adapts to most conditions.
Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) - ❍
Buddleia provide ornamental value in perennial gardens and landscape borders.
Has a long summer bloom period. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Flowers bloom on new growth from July-Sept. Trim back in spring to encourage better
flower production.
‘Blue Chip’ - continuous blooming, drought tolerant, deer resistant and fragrant.
Buxus (Boxwood) ❍ ◗ ●
One of the most functional plants in garden history. These evergreens are valued
for their compact form and hardiness. The Boxwood has small, leathery leaves that
respond well to trimming and shearing. Prefer loose, loamy well-drained soils.
Root systems near the surface and should not be disturbed. Full sun or part shade.
Buxus is an excellent alternative to Taxus where deer are a problem.
‘Franklin’s Gem’ - a Boxwood with emerald green foliage and a compact,
mounded habit. Bears a very attractive leaf.
‘Graham Blandy’ has an attractive columnar, upright form with dark green,
rounded leaves and dense growth. Excellent tall informal screen if left unclipped.
Tolerates pruning well for use as a hedge, in topiary work or formal gardens. Mature height: 8-10 feet, Mature spread: 1-2 feet.
‘Green Velvet’ - One of the best boxwoods. Compact, rounded plant.
Good dark green color all winter
‘Gordo’ - A compact growing evergreen shrub that is similar in habit to other
Korean Boxwoods such as ‘Green Velvet’. Buxus Gordo is a medium to slow
grower with a subtle bloom, which attracts bees.
‘Winter Gem’ - Dark green velvety foliage. Keeps its color through summer
and winter. Dwarf, compact, winter-hardy.
Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud) - ❍ ◗
Larger species make excellent specimen plants and smaller ones are best in a shrub
border or they may even be trained up against a wall. Grow in fertile, deep, moist
but well-drained soil, preferable loam soil in full sun or dappled shade. Older
plants resent transplanting, so best to transplant into final location when young.
‘Eastern Redbud - This beauty is a moderate to rapid grower when young,
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reaching height of 20-30’ The splendid purple-pink flowers appear all over the tree in spring, just before the leaves emerge.
‘Forest Pansy’ - This Eastern Redbud is a moderate to raid grower, growing 20-
30’ in height. The This Cercis has red twigs and beautiful, shimmering,
purple/red new leaves. The veins on the backs of the leaves are a deep maroon, and make a striking contrast with the light grey/green leaf. The lovely
purple/pink flowers appear all over in the spring just before the leaves emerge.
Chamaecyparis - ❍ ◗
The false cypress are needle-leaved evergreen trees and shrubs that thrive in moist,
well drained loams. Full sun for best color.
‘Boulevard’ Blue Moss False Cypress - soft, silvery blue green foliage and smooth narrow conic shape.
‘Gold Mop’ False Cypress - scale covered leaves that are thin and flexible, like a mop, giving it the common name
Cornus (Dogwood) - ◗
Dogwoods are very desirable ornamentals for most gardens. Colorful flowers, fall
color, bright fruit, attractive park and stem character make this a superb plant that
will never go out of style.
Cornus alba ‘Ivory Halo’ - noted for its compact size, variegated (white-edged) leaves and bright red twigs in winter.
Cornus kousa Var. chinensis ‘Chinese Dogwood’ - Chinese Dogwood is a small,
deciduous, flowering tree or large multi-stemmed shrub which typically grows 15-30’ tall with a vase shaped habit in early years, maturing to a rounded habit. Bloom occurs in late spring. Flowers are followed by berry-like fruits
which mature to a pinkish red in summer and persist into fall.
Cornus kousa chinensis ‘Samzan - Samaritan Dogwood is an extremely
strong and vigorous dogwood. It has handsome variegated creamy-white and
green foliage. The foliage remains attractive all summer, and takes on radiant pink
and rich burgundy hues in autumn. The bloom occurs in late spring. Flowers are
followed by berry-like fruits which mature to a pinkish red in summer and fall.
‘Rutcan’ (Constellation White) Hybrid white flowering Dogwood highly resistant
to borer and anthracnose. Vigorous and erect, blooms in May, dark green leaves.
Mature height: 20 feet, Mature spread: 15 feet.
Cornus x ‘Rutgan’ (Stellar Pink) - Hybrid pink flowering Dogwood highly
resistant to borer and anthracnose. Vigorous and erect, blooms in May,
dark green leaves. (20’-25’)
Cotoneaster - ❍ ◗
A group of fast growing shrubs with attractive flowers and bright berries. Easy to
grow in full sun or partial shade.
Cotoneaster adpresus ‘Little Gem’ - tight mounded uniform habit of
miniaturized foliage.
Cotoneaster adpresus ‘Tom Thumb’ - shiny dense foliage and diminutive size
Cotoneaster adpresus ‘Cranberry’ - dark Green foliage and conspicuous White flowers, with conspicuous Red fruits or seeds.
Cotoneaster adpresus ‘Scarlet Leader’ - low growing, ground hugging, dark glossy green ground cover that turns a red-purple leaf color in the winter.
Diervilla sessilifolia (Butterfly Bush) ❍ ◗
Butterfly bush Honeysuckle has an attractive thicket-forming habit. Glossy leaves
emerge tinged with bronze and mature to mid-green on reddish stems. Sulfur yellow flowers 3” in diameter appear from early summer to late summer. grows to 3’
tall and 3’ wide in full sun to part shade.
Diervilla ‘Cool Splash’ - isn’t a honeysuckle vine but a compact 3- to 4-foot
variegated foliage shrub that gets yellow honeysuckle-like flowers
Erica (Heath) - ❍
Dense evergreen mounding ground cover. Bell shaped bloom in early spring. Prefers sandy, acidic, well drained soils.
Erica x darlyensis ‘Mediterranean Pink’ - Rosy-lavender blooms 6”-12”.
Full sun. Lovely for color in winter garden.
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Euonymus - ❍ ◗
A wide choice of forms & foliage colors available. Indispensable for foundation
and focal point plantings. Full sun for bright forms, partial shade for more green.
‘Alatus’ compacta, (Burning Bush) handsome in new spring growth and spectacular in its vivid red fall foliage. Winged euonymus is positively striking in winter
when the corky “wings” that decorate the leafless stems hold lines of fresh fallen
snow. Mature height: 6-10 feet, Mature spread: 5 feet.
‘Emerald Gaiety’ - Dense, evergreen shrub with variegated foliage and an erect
branching habit. Hardy and adaptable. Height 3’
‘Moonshadow’ - Unique, deep green wavy leaves with bright yellow centers.
Compact grower with a vigorous growth habit. Excellent as a ground cover (2’-3’)
Gaultheria procumbens - (Creeping Wintergreen) - ❍ ◗
Beautiful evergreen ground cover with pinkish white blossoms and large, fleshy,
scarlet fruit. Foliage turns bronze in winter (6” height)
Hydrangea - ❍ ◗
Great early to mid summer blooming shrub (3’-5’) Flowers are large and showy,
ranging from white to blue. Tolerates shade, prefers acidic soils.
Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ - Extremely large, white flower heads in June on an upright, rounded shrub. Part-shade. Nice for dried flower arrangements.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Bailmer’ (Endless Summer) - Big, showy mop head
flowers that bloom on both old and new wood, all season long.
‘Big Daddy’ - this plant does well in intense heat and humidity. Huge 12”-14”
flowers on strong stems. Foliage is glossy.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Bits of Lace’ - boasting large, pink, lacecap flowers
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘ Color Fantasy’ - dwarf with red, mophead inflorescence
against shiny, green-black foliage
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Endless Summer Twist & Shout - Produces abundant blooms on both old and new wood all summer long. Lacy deep pink centers are
surrounded by gorgeous blossoms of pink and periwinkle blue, depending on
soil type. Best in partial shade.
‘Glowing Embers’ - The flowers of hydrangea Glowing Embers start out with a
white eye and then fully color to solid crimson red blooms. Blossoms are large, 1012” across and dry well for winter enjoyment. The foliage of this cultivar is deep
green and glossy, with a pretty red tinge. Mature height: 4-5 feet, Mature spread:
4 feet.
‘Incrediball’ This adaptable native plant produces huge flowers (as much as 12”
across) and is both reliable and beautiful. Flowers open green, then mature to
white before turning green at the end of their life cycle. Very cold hardy, Incrediball blooms on new growth so even very cold winters won’t keep it from blooming. The flowers are held upright on very sturdy stems, so they don’t flop like
‘Annabelle’ will. Mature height: 4-5 feet, Mature spread: 4 feet.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lady in Red - lacecap flowers that open a pinkish white and turn a lush burgundy rose as they mature. The foliage is rich reddish-purple
in the fall with distinctive red stems and veins throughout the growing season.
A compact mounded habit, high mildew resistance, and sturdy stems
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lemon Daddy’ - lemon yellow leaves with an
abundant amount of pink mophead flowers.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Light of Day’ - lemon yellow leaves with an abundant amount of pink mophead flowers, the inner blooms are either pink or blue,
depending on the soil acidity. Surrounding the inner blooms are white flowers.
Hydrangea ‘Little Lamb’ - unique because it’s flower petals are the smallest
of any Hydrangea. This special shrub blooms in mid-summer and last into
autumn. Use The Little Lamb in bouquets either fresh or dried to make a
unique floral design. This is an easy to grow plant with reliable flowering and flower color regardless of soil pH or winter temperatures.
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Hydrangea, Continued - ❍ ◗
‘Little Lime’ - A new dwarf form of the ever popular ‘Limelight’ hydrangea, Little
Lime sports the same great flowers and coloration as ‘Limelight’ but in a smaller
package. At one third the size of traditional hardy hydrangeas, this new variety
fits well into any landscape. Summer flowers open soft green and turn pink and
burgundy in fall. Mature height: 3-4 feet, Mature spread: 3-4 feet.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Pia’ - Bright pink flowers 18”-24”. Compact form that grows 2 1/2 ft. high.
‘Pinky Winky’ is an unusual name, and an even more unusual flower. The large
white panicles open in mid summer, and as summer turns to fall the florets at the
base of the panicles turn pink. The flower panicles continue to grow, producing
new white florets at the tip. The result is spectacular two-toned flower panicles
that can reach up to 16 inches in length! This is a real show-stopper adaptable to
most soils and both sun and shade. Mature height: 6-7 feet, Mature spread: 5-6 feet.
Hydrangea anomala ‘Petiolaris’ - Vigorous growing vine with rich dark green
foliage that grows best in shade. Beautiful white 6”-10” blooms appear in June. Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Schenkenburg’ - dark red blooms from July to mid-October. 3’-4’H / 3’-4’W
‘Quick Fire’ - The first to bloom! About a month before other Hydrangea paniculata varieties. Flowers open white then turn pink, and will be an extremely dark
rosy-pink in the fall. The flowers are produced on ‘new wood’ and will bloom after
even the harshest winters. Beautiful for use as a cut (fresh or dried) flower. Plant
with Little Lamb and Limelight for months of hydrangea flowers. Mature height:
6-8 feet, Mature spread: 4-6 feet.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’ -This is a wonderfully dependable, airy
paniculata. It can easily be trained into a tree form. The blooms look fresh on the
shrub (or tree) for a long time. Some people are surprised that all the “buds” on
the bloom do not open. This is natural to this plant. Tardiva is a very large plant. It
can be kept much smaller by pruning it back in the spring.
‘Vanilla Strawberry’ - Produces stunning blooms throughout the summer on both
new and old stems. The enormous clusters of flowers start out a creamy white,
changing to a soft pink and finally to a ripe strawberry-red as they mature. New
flower heads continue opening into late summer, so plants display all three color
stages at any one time. Mature height: 6 feet, Mature spread: 4 feet.
‘Sykes Dwarf’ is a relatively dwarf clone of the popular Oakleaf Hydrangea. This
variety should be considered where space is limited. The foliage and flowers are
comparable to other Oakleaf Hydrangeas. Mature height: 3-4 feet, Mature spread:
4-6 feet.
Ilex (Holly) - ❍
Hollies are highly desirable landscape plants valued for both foliage and berries.
Ilex crenata ’Sky Pencil’ - pyramidal shape, glossy green leaves, persistent red fruit (6’-8’)
Ilex cornuta‘ Needlepoint’ Holly - Needlepoint Holly has a broad growth
habit reaching 10 feet tall and 12 feet wide. Ilex cornuta ‘Needlepoint’ is
very similar in looks to the Dwarf Burford Holly only it has a more
upright growth habit and it is slightly taller when fully mature. It too has
glossy dark green leaves with a small point on end. Produces masses of dark
red berries.
Ilex crenata ‘Chesapeake’ Holly - A beautiful and resilient evergreen
foliage shrub. Dense, upright pyramidal form is packed with small grass green foliage. Leaves less than an inch long best resemble boxwood, not holly.
Flowers in spring with inconspicuous white blooms that mature into
dark, lustrous berries. Fruit is attractive to birds which feed on them in fall.
Appearance may be naturalistic or sheared into more formal shapes.
Excellent carefree shrub for even green background. Makes a good
medium height privacy or wind screen hedge sheared or not. Evergreen
shrub. Full sun or part shade. Slow growth to 6 to 8 feet tall, 4 to 5 feet wide.
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Ilex (Holly), continued - ❍
Ilex crenata ‘Green Lustre’ - Wide spreading and compact growing,
forming a flat topped mound at maturity. Lustrous dark green foliage.
Attractive as a low hedge. This species has been commonly used for
landscaping in this region for many decades, most successfully in USDA
zone 6 and warmer.
Ilex crenata ‘Schwoebel Compacta’ - This dwarf Holly is a low spreader.
Use for hedging.
Ilex glabra ‘Densa Inkberry’ - Tolerates shady spots and wet conditions. Dark green foliage, mounding shape (4’)
Ilex hybrida ‘Conaf’ Red Oakleaf Holly - The new variety possesses an
upright, pyramidal growth habit, flowers which produce functional pollen and ovaries, attractive orange-red fruit, unusual dull green foliage, and distinctly
arranged leaf serrations.
Ilex x meserve ‘Blue Maid’ - is considered one of the hardiest of its type. This broadleaf evergreen hybrid is fast growing and forms a shrubby broad
pyramid shape. The leaves are leathery, lustrous dark green, almost
blue-green, with slightly impressed veins.
‘Royal Family’ Holly. Self-pollinating combination of I. x meservae ‘Blue Prince’ and ‘Blue Princess’. Mature height: 4-6 feet, Mature spread: 4-6 feet.
‘Hoogendorn’ Holly. An excellent, hardy selection of the Japanese holly. A moderately vigorous grower, it remains compact with an upright rounded
habit, growing wider than tall. An excellent alternative to many boxwoods, with its dark green leaves and dense habit. Mature height: 2-3 feet, Mature
spread: 3-4 feet.
Itea ‘Saxifragacae’ - ❍ ◗
Deciduous or evergreen shrub that grows well near ponds or streams along with
ornamental grasses and winter berry hollies. Best in full or part sun. Needs fertile
soil amended with plenty of organic matter in constant moisture. Needs no special pruning or care.
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Itea virginica ‘Sprich’ (Little Henry) - A dwarf form with the same fragrant
flowers, fall color and adaptability (18”-24”)
Junipers - ❍
A group of evergreen shrubs that are hardy, attractive and deserve a place in every landscape. Optimum growth occurs in full sun. Available in numerous colors,
sizes and shapes.
Juniperus chinensis ‘Hetzi Columnaris’ Juniper Pom Pom - A very large,
upright juniper cultivar with a very rigid, prickly feel to it. The foliage is a
nice gray/green color - more green with a hint of gray to it. Commonly
used as a privacy screen or windbreak. Heavy fruit/cone/berry producer,
and has very aromatic foliage when rubbed or crushed. Enjoys full to part
sun, and withstands a variety of harsh conditions. Very hardy variety!!!
Makes an excellent screen / border planting. Good numbers of bluish
purple berries in winter provide seasonal interest, and are a good
contrast against the deep gray/green foliage.
Juniperus conferta ‘Blue Pacific’ - Excellent ground cover (12”) with a low,
trailing growth habit and ocean-blue foliage. Very hardy
Juniperus procumbens ‘Nana’ - 12” H - Ground spreader that forms a
compact mat. The bluish-green foliage turns slightly purple in winter.
Juniperus chinensis ‘Old Gold’ - This interesting cultivar is a sport of
Juniperus chinensis ‘Pfitzeriana Aurea’ selected for its more compact size
and better winter color. Care must be taken when planting, for it makes
quite a statement in the landscape.
Juniperus scopulorum ‘Blue Star’ - slow growing, low rounded, dense
plant in a rich blue color. Good contrast in the landscape (2’H).
Juniperus scopulorum ‘Skyrocket’ - common variety that has been planted
in landscapes for many years. The foliage is silvery blue throughout the
entire year. Skyrocket is a narrower growing juniper and used to flank
entryways or can be planted against the walls of tall buildings. Skyrocket
is a fairily fast grower and like most junipers tolerates drier conditions.
Lagerstroemia indica (Crape Myrtle) - ❍ ◗
Crape Myrtles are excellent specimen trees, as well as natural privacy barriers.
Many customers choose to line their driveways with this stunning tree. Others use
them as attractive focal points at the corners of their foundation plantings. Also an
exceptional choice to plant in groupings at the corners of your property.
‘Cherry Dazzle’ The show begins with bronze new leaves, maturing dark green, followed by masses of brilliant red flowers and finally showy red-purple foliage color in the fall. Compact habit and disease resistant foliage means easier care in shrub borders. Deciduous. Mature height: 3-5 feet, Mature spread: 3-5 feet.
Lagerstroemia ‘Dynamite’ - Spectacular blooms last from spring until fall! One
of the hardiest Crape Myrtles available. Resists mildew, disease and insects. The
brightest red blooms of any tree lasting a full 120 days, from spring to fall.
Lagerstroemia ‘Natchez’ -The Natchez Crape Myrtle is a best seller, made so popular by being a fast growing tree that blooms all summer long. With this lovely tree
in your yard you will soon join the thousands who swear by its value as an ornamental tree. The Natchez Crape grows very rapidly at 3-5 feet a year and is tolerant of many climates. The pure white blooms will explode in brilliance against the
tree’s deep green leafy canopy.
Lagerstroemia ‘Pecos’ - Pecos bears medium pink flowers beginning in early
July and lasting approximately 100 day. Young leaves are heavily tinged bronze, turning maroon to dark purple-red in fall. The tree has a low, globose habit and matures between 5-10’ high.
Larix decidua Pendula (Weeping Larch) - ❍
Medium sized weeping plant, covered with luminous lime green new foliage in spring,
glowing yellow fall color. Excellent accent plant, branches cascade to the ground.
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Lonicera x brownii (Honeysuckle) - ❍ ◗
This is a popular group of evergreen or deciduous shrubs and twining vines with
showy, tubular, often sweetly-scented flowers. Most are easy to grow, though vines
may need support at the start. Hummingbirds like the fragrant flowers, and birds
eat the seeds and fruit. Prune to control growth.
‘Dropmore Scarlet’ - This vigorous, bright red Honeysuckle is also one of the
hardiest. Blooming throughout the summer, flowers are red w. orange throats.
Magnolia - ❍ ◗
Magnolias are grown for their showy, fragrant and solitary flowers. Best grown as
a specimen or among other trees or shrubs. Develop wonderful seed pods in the
fall. Grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Magnolia grandiflora ‘DD Blanchard’ - Leathery, lustrous, dark green leaves
with rich orange-brown undersides. In youth, the tree is more open than
‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty.’
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ - One of the smallest of the magnolias,
reaching 20 feet in 20 years. Small dark green leaves with bronze-brown
back. Flowers at a young age. Hardy to -5 degrees F.
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty’ - Compact dense tree with
pyramidal growth habit, reaching up to 30 feet at maturity. Lustrous dark
green leaves with rusty brown back. Flowers 5-6 inches wide. Transplants
easily with minimal leaf shed. Self-branching habit to form a dense canopy.
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem Espalier’ - same as above, only espaliered.
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Edith Bogue’ - Among the most cold hardy of the
magnolias. Tight pyramidal form, reaches 30 feet tall by 15 feet wide with
narrow, lustrous dark green leaves. Loose and open growth habit when
young, then becomes more dense with age.
Magnolia virginiana ‘Jim Wilson’ Moonglow - a vigorous grower with a
distinctly upright growth habit and lemon-scented, creamy white flowers
bloom well after the last frost. Plants flower heavily in mid-spring then
continue sporadically through summer. The foliage is shiny green on top with silver on the lower side.
Magnolia x loebneri ‘Dr. Merrill’ - Vigorous with large, fragrant, star-shaped
flowers. Resembles a white cloud when in full bloom. Very cold hardy. 25’-30’H/30’W
Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’ - Large fragrant double white fragrant flowers. Blooms in late March. Compact, rounded form 8’H/10’W
Mahonia aquifolium (Compactum) - ❍ ◗
Oregon Grape Holly. Glossy green, holly shaped leaves will tolerate full sun or
partial shade, but need protection from winter winds. Beautiful grape-like clusters
appear in late summer. 24-36’H
Malus - ❍ ◗
Spring blooms and attractive fruiting are the crab apple’s most popular feature. A
small to medium sized cold hardy tree.
Metasequoia glyptostroboides - ❍
‘Dawn Redwood’ is a deciduous conifer that can get up to 150’ tall with a trunk
diameter exceeding 8’. In autumn, the foliage takes on a rich orange-brown or
coppery color. Fast growing, with a dense, feathery texture, Redwoods create an
effective summertime visual screen and windbreak in just a few years. Redwood
have been around for 100 million years, and were probably grazed by dinosaurs.
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Microbiota decusata (Russian Cypress) - ❍ ◗
Fast growing evergreen ground cover for sun or shade. Foliage turns bronze in
winter. 12” - 18” H
Myrica - Pennsylvanica (Northern Bayberry) - ❍ ◗
Tolerates poor soils. Dense, semi-evergreen shrub. Good for massing and
borders. Gray berries on female plants remain thru winter. Foliage turns deep red
in autumn. 6-9 H/W.
Parthenocissus tricuspidata ❍ ◗ ●
Boston Ivy. This is a dense, self-clinging vine with thick, glossy green foliage with
fall color of orange to red with blue/black berries. Can be invasive and damaging
to brick buildings where it may climb.
Picea - ❍
The Spruce are well known hardy evergreens that come in a wide variety of shapes
and sizes. Spruce require little or no pruning and will flourish in moist well drained
loam. Sun preferred.
Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’ - (Birds Nest Spruce H3’) - Spreading dense shrub with light green needles. Develops a depression in center over time, hence the name “Bird Nest”.
Picea glauca ‘Conica’ - (Dwarf Alberta Spruce) Narrow, upright conical evergreen
with dense, grass-green foliage. Tolerant of moist soils, drought and strong
winds. Also, available in spiral form.
Picea mariana ‘Nana Blue Nest’ - Blue-gray foliage and small purple to brown
cones dot this Spruce. This slow-growing Spruce is a delight in large
containers and small garden spaces. Reaching just 3 to 6 feet high and about
the same in width at maturity, it offers evergreen beauty in miniature form.
Picea pungens ‘Pendula’ - Weeping Norway Spruce. Lovely, silver-blue,
cascading 15’H garden tree. Stake or allow to spread as a ground cover.
Picea pungens ‘Fat Albert Colorado Blue Spruce’- This Colorado spruce cultivar
is noted for its (a) dense, broad, upright pyramidal shape (a perfect cone),
(b) closely-spaced, ascending branches and (c) steel blue needle color. Grows
slowly (12”+ per year) to 10-15’ tall (typically 10’ by 7’ in 10 years). Oblong
cones (2-4” long) are greenish when young, maturing to light brown. This
cultivar was named after comedian Bill Cosby’s fictional character of the
same name.
Picea pungens ‘Globosa Blue Spruce’ - An evergreen shrub with stiff, prickly,
light-blue, ¾” needles and a neat, dense, compact, rounded shape. Seldom
produces cones. Uses in the Landscape: Use in foundation plantings and
shrub borders, or as a specimen or accent plant.
Pieris - ◗
Upright evergreen shrub with stiff spreading branches and a dense rosette-like
foliage. Fragrant white bunching flowers.
Piereis japonica ‘Purity’ Andromeda - One of the latest blooming varieties,
extending spring in the landscape. Semi-erect clusters of large pure white
flowers shine against rich green foliage. Highlights a shrub border. Evergreen.
Partial sun. Slow grower to 3 to 4 feet tall and wide.
Pieris japonica ‘Red Mill’ Andromeda - New growth is bright red; turns
mahogany, then green; thick and leathery; long lasting white flowers
‘Forest Flame’ - This larger evergreen shrub has spectacular foliage color. New
growth is fiery, brilliant red then changes to pink, cream and eventually green.
Produces masses of little white bell flowers in the spring. Slow growing. A sensational garden accent. Can be grown in full sun to partial shade. Mature height: 6-8
feet, Mature spread: 3-4 feet.
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Prunus - ❍ ◗
Popular flowering trees and shrubs. Deciduous with superior foliage and
flower. Sun or partial shade
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Prunus cerasifera ‘Newport’ - A superior ornamental tree with reddish-purple
foliage. Early spring bloomer with fragrant pink flowers followed by purple fruit.
(15’HX15’W)
Prunus x cistena (Purple Sandcherry) - Upright oval shrub with single, fragrant pink flowers in April-May. Reddish purple foliage remains all season.
(7-9’H/6’W) (Also available in a top-graft tree form)
Prunus x ‘Snofozam’ - The Snow Fountain Cherry has graceful, cascading branches covered with single white flowers. The foliage turns orange,
gold and red in Autumn. Heat and drought tolerant. (6-12’HX6-12”W)
Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula plena rosea’ - Graceful form and an impressive pink floral display. One of the best weeping cherries. Beautiful mahogany-like bark.
Pyracantha - ❍ ◗
Hardy, densely branched shrub with springtime masses of white flowers give way
to clusters of orange berries in the fall.
Pyracantha angustifolia ‘Monon’ (Yukon Belle) - Hardiest orange-berried variety. Semi-evergreen. Fruit production is best in full sun. Height 5’-7’
Pyrus - ❍ ◗
Ornamental pears are easy to grow and make excellent street trees. Provides spectacular autumn colors. Sun or Shade
Pyrus calleryana ‘Cleveland Select’ - An evenly branched tree with pyramidal f
form. Covered with pure white flowers in April before glossy green summer fo-
liage appears. (30-35’HX20’W)
Pyrus calleryana ‘Redspire’ - This new variety has an attractive pear shaped
crown bearing masses of large white flowers in early spring. The glossy green
foliage turns crimson to purple in late Autumn. Adapts to adverse city conditions
growing 40’HX25’W.
Rhamnus frangula ❍ ◗
A bushy, deciduous, slow-growing shrub with finely textured, scalloped leaves,
this plant grows to 12 feet tall and almost as wide. ‘Asplenifolia’ bears clusters of
green flowers, followed by round red fruit that ripens to black in the fall. Grow in
a shrub border or as hedging. All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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‘Asplenifolia’ -(Fern Leaf Buckthorn) Upright, oval shrub with interesting,
narrow foliage with irregular margins. Purple fruit from July to Sept.
Mature height 10’-12’H/6’-10’W
Rhododendron - ❍ ◗
Broad leaved evergreens selected for spectacular flowers and attractive foliage.
Requires cool, acidic moist soil (PH 4.5-6.5) and should be mulched heavily to preserve root zone moisture. Site away from strong winds for winter protection.
‘Boursault’ Wide, upright growing and uniformly branched. Rounded rose-lilac
flower trusses in late May. Large convex leaves. An attractive broadleaf evergreen
shrub with a compact upright habit, quite hardy, good in partial shade. Absolutely
must have well-drained, highly acidic and organic soil, use plenty of peat moss
when planting. Mature height: 8 feet, Mature spread: 6 feet.
‘Capistrano’ - A compact, hardy Rhododendron with clear yellow flowers
growing in a dense, mound-forming shrub. A David Leach introduction. One of the best yellows!
‘Chionoides’ - White flowers with yellow centers (4’H)
‘English Roseum’ is a heat tolerant, vigorous grower with an upright, compact
form and is hardy to -25 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring-borne flowers are light rosepink. This dense-growing evergreen shrub is a highly valued landscape ornamental. Large trusses of showy flowers - beautiful contrast to the dark green leaves.
Mature height: 6-8 feet, Mature spread: 6-8 feet. ‘Nova Zembla’ - dark red buds to
cherry flowers in May. Heat tolerant. (5’-7’H)
‘Percy Wiseman’ - Rare Peach flower color, fades to soft cream (3’H)
‘Purple Passion’ - brilliant violet-purple trusses, Disease resistant. Full sun to light shade. (6’Hx5’W)
‘Lee’s Dark Purple’ - Very nice, very dark purple flowers in May. Plant is very cold hardy and dependable. Deep green glossy leaves have a light waviness.
Rhus typhina ‘Bailtiger’ (Tiger Eyes) - ❍
Large naturalizing shrub adaptable to various soils, excellent display of fall color.
Yellow spring foliage turning deep gold by year’s end. (6’Hx8’W)
Rosa - ❍ ◗ ✄
For best results, roses need at least 5 hours of good sunlight each day. They will
thrive in moderately fertile, humus rich, moist but well-drained soil. Apply a
balanced fertilizer every three weeks.
Knockout Shrub Series: The Knock Out® Family of Roses are easy to grow and
do not require special care. They are the most disease resistant rose on the market.
They have stunning flower power with a generous bloom cycle (about every 5-6
weeks) that will continue until the first hard frost.
All of the Knock Out® Roses are self-cleaning so there is no need to deadhead. The Knock Out® Family of Roses are winter hardy to USDA Zone 5 and heat
tolerant throughout the entire U.S. They thrive in almost every area of the
country. In the coldest regions, they will need winter protection. If unpruned,
The Knock Out® Family of Roses can easily grow to be more than 3-4’ wide x
3-4’ tall. Periodic trims will keep them maintained at a smaller size. A once a
year cut (to about 12-18” above the ground) in late winter is also recommended
for maximum performance. The Knock Out® Family of Roses can fit into any
landscape. Plant them individually among shrubs, annuals and perennials in
mixed beds and borders. Plant them in large groups to be a colorful hedge. Plant
them along a foundation to provide a bright border.
‘Blushing Knockout’ - Light pink blooms, mossy green foliage, great plant, produces all summer long
‘Double Knockout’ - Crimson red double blooms
‘Knock Out’ - Crimson red
‘Pink Knockout’ - Bright Pink
‘Radwhite’ - White Knockout Rose
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Salix (Willows) - ❍ ◗
Deciduous plants that grow in damp, loamy soils. This beauty is very shade tolerant but does prefer some sun. (PH 5.5 - 7.5)
Salix purpurea ‘Nana’ - Blue green foliage with a dense, finely textured compact habit. Mature height 3’-4’
Spirea - ❍ ◗
Deciduous shrubs with slender branches with attractive flowers and foliage.
Tough plants, easy to grow, easy to transplant. Full sun, adequate moisture; do
not overwater. This plant is resistant to deer.
‘Neon Flash’ - Bright neon-red flowers appear over a long period and are offset by
a neat mound of rich green foliage that becomes dark burgundy in fall. Creates a
colorful low hedge or mass planting. Mature height: 3 feet, Mature spread: 3 feet.
Spirea x ‘Goldmound’ - An excellent yellow foliage spirea that has a compact mounding habit. Pink flowers in June bloom throughout the summer (2’H)
Syringa - Lilacs - ❍ ◗
Lilacs are hardy, deciduous flowering shrubs or small trees. Beautiful, fragrant
flowers in May and June. Full sun for best flowering.
‘Bloomerang’ - Enjoy classic lilac fragrance for months instead of weeks! A revolutionary new kind of lilac, Bloomerang blooms in spring and then again from late
summer until frost. It does go through a rest period in the heat of the summer, then
reflowers. This compact, mounded variety fits easily into any landscape, and is
ideal as a foundation planting or as part of the mixed border. You can even include
it into perennial beds. Mature height: 4 feet, Mature spread: 4-5 feet.
Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ - a dwarf variety that has purple buds opening to a
very light pinkish-lilac color. This is a heavy bloomer with a light aroma
that is very nice. The leaves will turn a beautiful purple in the fall. This has a
very dense, mounding growth habit. Hardy to zone 3 and grows to about 5’.
Syringa x patula ‘Miss Kim’ - deep pink buds open to fragrant, single, icy blue blossoms in late spring (6’-8’H)
Syringa ‘Prince Charming’ - deep wine red buds that open to lavender pink
flowers. The combination of the two colors on one panicle is outstanding.
Spicy fragrance.
Syringa reticlata ‘Ivory Silk’ - a heavily flowering tree, covered by large plumes of small white flowers in the beginning of summer. It’s dark green leaves
blending with it’s fragrant white flowers are a favorite for spring-time
landscapes. The Japanese tree lilac is very hardy and able to withstand winter
temperatures as low as 30 degrees below zero. The Ivory Silk Tree Lilac is useful
as a specimen or a street tree, as well as in a group, screen, or windbreak. I
Taxodium distichum ‘Bald Cypress’ - ❍ ◗
Bald Cypress is a large tree, to more than 130’ tall, with a trunk diameter of up to
10’ or more. Unusual among coniferous needle bearing trees, the bald cypress is
deciduous. The needles turn rusty brown, then almost red before dropping in late
fall or early winter. Best grown in moist to wet, preferably acidic soil in full sun
or partial shade.
Taxus media ‘Densiformis’ - ❍ ◗ ●
Rounded to upright tree with a dense, mounded form that grows twice as high
as wide. Grow in any well-drained soil including alkaline and acidic soils, Does
equally well in full sun to deep shade. Prune in summer or autumn. Can withstand heavy pruning. Used as foundation or mass. 3’-4’H/4’-6’W
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Thuja - Arborvitae - ❍ ◗
This very hardy shrub is best grown as specimen trees and are very suitable for
hedging. Grow in deep, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Trim hedges in
spring and late summer. Contact with skin may cause irritation.
Thuja occidentalis ‘Bobazam’ Mr. Bowling Ball Aborivitae - Obviously by name, a rounded shape that is slow growing. A real attention getter - has a carefree
maintenance - perfect globe shape requires no pruning or trimming. Ideal
landscape foundation or rock garden plant. Tolerant of most soil types, but avoid wet or poorly drained soil. (2.5’Hx2.5’W)
Thuja occidentalis ‘Emerald Green’ - Emerald Green Arborvitae is a pyramidal arborvitae reaching 10-15 ft, with a spread of 3-4 ft. Bright, lustrous, deep
green foliage with little or no discoloring in winter. Compact, dense growth.
Tsuga (Hemlock) - ❍ ◗
Ornamental conifers known for their slender branches and fine textured needles.
Tsuga canadensis (Canadian Hemlock) - Adaptable evergreen for sun or part shade. Can be sheared for hedges, left unsheared, hemlocks are soft and graceful.
Protect from wind and drought.
Tsuga canadensis ‘Jeddeloh’ - Slow growing, low spreading mound, with
central depression and pendulous branching. 3’-4’H/3’-6’W
Viburnum - ❍ ◗
Prized for their beautiful spring flower, attractive fruit and stunning fall color.
Tolerant of sun or partial shade. Prune after flowering.
Viburnum rhytidophylloides ‘Alleghany’ - Leathery foliage is semi-evergreen. Flowers in May, followed by a brilliant fruit display in fall. 10-12’H&W
‘Juddii’ - Wonderfully fragrant white blooms in spring and a full rounded form
make this shrub a standout in the landscape. Large, rounded blooms are followed
by highly ornamental berries. Mature height: 6-8 feet, Mature spread: 6-8 feet.
Weigela - ❍ ◗
Popular for beautiful flowers and tough nature. Tolerant of many poor sites. Best
in moist, well-drained loamy soil.
Weigela florida ‘Alexandra’ (Wine & Roses) - Hot rosy pink blooms and dark
burgundy purple leaves. 4’X 4’
Weigela florida ‘Brigela’ (French Lace) - Boldly variegated leaves of green
and gold decorate this hardy shrub. Deep red tubular flowers emerge in early
spring. Foliage perfect for highlighting dark spots in garden.
Full sun. 4x3’ Mature height
Weigela florida ‘My Monet’ - An artistic new Weigela that grows only 12 to 18” tall. Colorful green, cream and pink foliage provides season long interest,
with bright pink spring blooms providing the icing on the cake. This plant will change the way you think about and use shrubs. This beauty can be used as
you would use a low mounding perennial or annual, or use it en mass as a ground cover. The uses are endless and the color is nonstop.
Weigela florida ‘Red Prince’ - a deciduous shrub with dark red flowers. It is a full sized plant with good hardiness. The red flowers hold late into the season. It
grows best in full sun to partial sun. Foliage is deep, purple-tinted green and
forms a compact mound, reaching 6’ when mature. Prefers well-drained soil.
Red, bell-shaped flowers bloom in early summer and again in late summer.
Flowers attract hummingbirds. Suitable for shrub and mixed border.
‘Shining Sensation’- A true performer, these adaptable plants offer months of
bloom. Funnel-shaped flowers are particularly attractive to hummingbirds. This
variety has pink-funnel-shaped flowers in May and June, and then it sporadically
blooms through the summer. Shiny, polished burgundy foliage contrasts nicely
with the pink flowers. A fast growing shrub with a gracefully arching habit.
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Wisteria - ❍ ◗
A woody, deciduous climber. Cultivated for their showy, pea-like , fragrant flowers. Needs fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Wisteria ’Amethyst Falls’ - a beautiful selection of Wisteria and a repeat bloomer. Flowers are a vivid lavender purple produced in 6 to 8 inch compact
racemes on the terminals of new growth. The slightly fragrant blooms even
appear on one-year old plants. Amethyst Falls will repeat flower in mid and
late summer. Is is a compact, shrubby and slower grower than other
Wisteria’s. Spring flowering occurs from April into May on the terminals of
new growth with a background of maturing gray green compact foliage.
Yucca filamentosa - ❍
Graceful arching leaves marked by a broad cream-yellow stripe in middle. Very,
very hardy. Deep root, hard to remove after several years.
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Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’ - Yellow centered leaves, which turn pink
and coral in winter. Masses of creamy white flowers on large spikes bloom in late summer. Sun, or just a little shade is fine.
• Perennials •
Perennials have become so popular in recent years that many a book has been written on
designing a garden around these precocious, if not endearing, plants. What was once a weed
in some faraway land, is now a hotly pursued “prize” for the American gardener.
Living in the Midwest as we do, our hardiness zone ranks right around the #6 spot, and
offers both a challenge and celebration for the selection of perennials which can grow here.
Cincinnati summers can deflate the ego of many a seasoned gardener, as the humidity and
possible droughts of July and August settle in.
The perennials listed in this booklet, have been chosen for their hardiness to this region, as
well as for their individual attributes to make your spring, summer and fall gardens beautiful. For the most part, these perennials have already wintered over one season and are fully
developed into nice size plants that should establish quickly into your landscape designs.
We’ve all seen the lush, completely filled out gardens in all the latest gardening magazines.
Chances are these perennial beds have been groomed and growing for several years. I would
suggest that you take the time to study a much-envied perennial bed, book or design before
opening your wallet.
There are several things that need to be considered when planning a perennial garden. The
following should help.
1. How large or small an area will be transformed into a perennial garden.
2. Once the area has been determined, the light requirements need to be studied. Don’t forget
that in early spring, the leaves have yet to branch out, providing shade to areas that appear
sunny in April or May.
3. Determine the type of soil. Is it rocky, clay bound, or fertile? The preparation of the soil
area is probably the single most important step in planning a perennial garden. Most perennials would love to have fertile, well-drained, humus rich soil. If this appears to be a problem, seek some expert advice as to what to amend the soil with. Again, this is not usually
an overnight success story!! It may take quite some time to amend the soil to the proper
growing conditions for perennials.
4. What color impact are you looking for? Extended season bloomers from early spring to
late fall? Or concentrated color from the summer perennials? Either way, filling in with some
annuals and bulbs may be a necessity to achieve the look you so desire.
5. Don’t forget, what works today may not work next year. Moving perennials about or
dividing them and sharing them with friends is an easy way to help your garden “grow”!!
Don’t let all of the above scare you away from perennials!! Do a little homework beforehand,
and you’ll be pleasantly surprised and delighted by the outcome!
We hope you enjoy our 2011 Perennial Selections. Many months of work go into choosing
the best perennials for our area and ones that will work best in this difficult Cincinnati clay
soil. Although many listed are old favorites, varieties that are new and improved have been
added. As members of the Perennial Plant Association, we have the opportunity to vote for
the Perennial of the Year. We are excited about this years’ selection, Amsonia hubrichtii, 2011
Perennial of the Year. It is a beautiful plant blooming spring through fall!
Happy Gardening!
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Perennial Plants of the Year
1990 -Phlox stolonifera
1991 - Heuchera micrantha ‘Palace Purple’
1992 - Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’
1993 - Veronica ‘Sunny Border Blue’
1994 - Astilbe ‘Sprite’
1995 - Perovoskia atriplicifolia
1996 - Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’
1997 - Salvia ‘May Night’
1998 - Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’
1999 - Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldstrum’
2000 - Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’
2001 - Calamagrostis xacutiflora ‘Karl Forester’
2002 - Phlox ‘David’
2003 - Leucanthemum ‘Becky’
2004 - Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’
2005 - Helleborus xhybridus
2006 - Dianthus ‘Firewitch’
2007 - Nepeta ‘Walkers Low’
2008 - Geranium ‘Rozanne’
2009 - Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’
2010 - Baptisia Australis
2011 - Amsonia hubrichtii
Perennials for Sun
Achillea, Aconitum, Acorus, Agastache, Alcea, Aquilegia, Arabis, Armeria,
Artemesia, Asarum, Asclepias, Astilbe, Baptisia, Bergenia, Bletilla striata,
Campanula, Celasstrus scandens, Centaurea, Ceratostigma, Chelone,
Chrysanthemum, Cimicifuga, Clematis, Coreopsis, Crocosmia, Delosperma,
Dianthus, Delphinium, Digitalis, Echinacea, Erigeron, Eryngium varifolium,
Eupatorium, Fallopia japonica, Gaillardia, Gaura, Geranium, Geum, Grasses,
Gypsophila, Helenium, Helianthemum, Helianthus, Heliopsis, Hemerocalla,
Heuchera, Heucherella, Hibiscus, Hosta, Iris, Kalimeris, Kniphofia, Lavandula,
Leucanthemum, Liatris, Lupinus, Lysimachia, Monarda, Nepata, Oenothera,
Paeonia, Papaver, Penstemon, Perovoskia, Persicaria, Phlox, Physotegia,
Platycodon, Polemonium, Polygonatum, Rudbeckia, Salvia, Scabiosa,
Sedum, Sempervivum, Sidalcea, Sisyrinchium, Solidago, Stachys Lanata,
Stokesia, Tanacetum, Trollius, Verbascum, Veronica and Veronicastrum.
Perennials for Morning Sun or Semi-Shade
Aconitum, Acorus, Agastache, Alchemilla, Amsonia, Anemone, Aquilegia,
Arabis, Artemesia, Astilbe, Bergenia, Bletilla striata, Brunerra, Campanula,
Ceratostigma, Chelone, Cimicifuga, Corydalis, Dicentra, Digitalis, Epimedium,
Erigeron, Eupatorium, Fallopia japonica, Ferns, Geranium, Geum, Grasses,
Helleborus, Hemerocalla, Heuchera, Heucherella, Hosta, Iris, Kalmeris, Liatris,
Ligularia, Lobelia, , Lupinus, Lysimachia. Monarda, Nepata, Paeonia,
Platycodon, Polemonium, Polygonatum, Rudbeckia, Sedum, Sidalcea,
Soidago, Tiarella, Tricyrtis, Trollius, Veronica and Veronicastrum
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Perennials for Shade
Amsonia, Anemone, Dicentra, Ferns, Heucherella, Hosta, Ligularia, Liriope,
Lobelia, Pulmonaria, Stephananadra incisa and Tradescantia
Perennials for Use as Groundcovers
Aegopodium, Arabis, Armeria, Artemesia, Cerastium, Ceratostigma, Convallaria,
Delosperma, Epimedium, Iberis, Lamiastrum, Persicaria, Polygonum,
Pulmonaria. Sedum, Stachys and Verbena
Perennials Best Suited for Dry Areas
Achillea, Agastache, Anemone, Armeria, Centaurea, Coreopsis, Gaura,
German Iris, Hemerocallas, Oenothera, Sedum,
Sempevirvum, Siberian Iris & Stachys
Perennials Best for Moist Areas
Aconitum, Astilbe, Brunnera, Chelone, Cimicifuga, Ferns,
Japanese Iris, Ligularia, Lobelia, Lupinus, Lysimachia,
Monard, Tricyrtis, Trollius & Tradescantia
Perennials to Attract Butterflies or Bees
Achillea, Asclepias, Astilbe, Buddleia, Centaurea, Coreopsis, Echinacea,
Eupatorium, Guara and Monarda
Perennials to Attract Hummingbirds
Aquilegia and Monarda
Perennials Best Suited for Use as Cut Flowers
Achillea, Aconitum, Alchemilla, Aquilegia, Artemesia, Astilbe, Baptisia,
Campanula, Centaurea, Clematis, Coreopsis, Crocosmia, Delphinium, Digitalis,
Echinacea, Erigeron, Eupatorium, Gaillardia, Gaura, Geum, Gypsophila,
Helenium, Helianthus multifloru, Heliopsis, Heuchera, Heucherella, Iris,
Kalmeris incisa, Kniphofia, Lavandula, Leucanthemum suprbum,
Liatris, Lysimachia, Nepata, Paeonia, Garden Phlox,
Physotegia, Platycodon, Sidalcea, Trollius, Rudbeckia,
Scabiosa, Sedum, Solidago, Stokesia, Tanacetum and Veronica
Perennials that May Discourage Deer
Achillea, Aconitum, Anemone, Aquilegia, Arabis,
Bergenia, , Coreopsis, Dicentra, Digitalis, Echinacea, Epimedium,
Euphorbia, Ferns, Helleborus, Jack in the Pulpit, Lamium, Lavandula,
Ornamental Grasses, Papaver, Perovoskia, Plumbago Pulmonaria, Rhubarb,
Rudbeckia, Salvia, Santolina, Stachys, Tiarella and Thyme
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Perennials
❍= Full Sun ◗ = Part Sun/Part Shade
● = All Shade ✄= Good for Cut
Priced as Marked
Achillea - ❍ ✄
Yarrow. Sun loving plant with fern-like foliage and flat clusters of flowers, noted
for it’s ability to grow in poor soil and dry conditions. Grows to 24” in full sun, and
flowers July through October. Achillea is great dried or as cut flower and is also a
plant that attracts butterflies.
‘Angelique’ - grows 20-24” tall, dark blood red
‘Gloria Jean’ - grows 18-24” tall, hot pink color
‘Moonshine’ - grows 18-24” tall, 4” large yellow heads
Aconitum - ❍ ◗ ✄
Also known as Monkshood, this nice specimen plant has bright green foliage. Best
grown in cool, moist soil. May require some shade during the hottest part of the
day. Beautiful bright blue flowers appear in July through August. Grows to 3-4 ft.
Excellent as a cut flower. Divide every 3-4 years for best blooming.
All parts of this plant are poisonous if eaten.
‘Stainless Steel’ – grows 36-42” tall with a beautiful metallic blue color
Acorus - ❍ ◗
Miniature Ares Sweetflag. Tiny variegated grass-like plant has eye-catching, bright
gold leaves. Loves moist soil.
Acorus ‘Ogdon’ - fine bladed rush-like grass with shiny gold and green striped wide leaves. Grows 12-18” tall in full to part sun. It is a non-invasive rhizome grass. Requires constant moisture which makes it suitable for bogs and water gardens. Zones 5-10.
Agastache - ❍ ◗
Anise hyssop. Considered a perennial herb, this pretty plants has upright spikes
of blue-purple flowers that attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds from July
to September. Fresh or dried, the leaves make a tasty anise-flavored hot or iced tea.
The lower leaves drop early, so plant behind a bushy, short plant. Tolerate moist
soil, but not drought. Pest-free and very easy to grow. Self seeds readily.
‘Rupestris’ - silver foliage, spikes of rose-pink & orange flowers
‘Blue Fortune’ - flowers, last long time, excellent cut flower, foliage smells like licorice. Plant grows 24-36” tall. Best in full sun.
Alcea - ❍
Also known as the garden Hollyhock. These are short lived perennials, usually
re-seeding themselves easily. Plant at the back of the garden or up against a fence
or wall. Can grow to nearly 5 to 9 foot tall and do best in moist, well drained soil,
with good air circulation in full sun. Blooms all summer long.
‘Chater’s Double Mix’ - pink, white, red and yellow flowers, 5-7’ tall plants
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‘Crème de Cassis’ – lovely violet blue flowers on plants 4--5 ft. tall
Alchemilla - ◗ ✄
Lady’s Mantle. Easy to grow perennial that does well planted in partial shade in
well drained soil. Has lovely star shaped flowers in June and July. 18” tall. Good
for cut or dried flowers, borders or as a ground cover.
‘Thriller’- chartreuse flowers in summer, 18” tall
Amsonia - ● ◗
Blue Milkweed or Blue Star. . Dense beautiful blue blooms useful in moist, average
fertility soil as a shrub border or in a wild garden. This attractive clump does best
in semi-shade, growing 24-36” tall. The foliage turns a soft gold in the fall. Pests
and diseases are not troublesome.
Anemone - ● ◗
Windflower. Showy plants with a variety of different forms and colors with compound and divided leaves. Grow in well-drained soil and shelter from afternoon
sun. Blooms in late summer and grows to a height 24-36”. Contact with the skin
may be irritating.
‘September Charm’ - 24-36” tall single flower, rose-pink hybrid
‘Queen Charlotte’ - 36” tall, large, semi-double mid pink
‘Whirlwind’ - semi double white flowers
‘Sylvestris’ - blooms late spring, develops white, woolly seadheads, beautiful
naturalized in woodland areas
‘Honerine Jobert’ - white, single floriferous, 36-42” tall
‘Robustissima’ - 36-42: tall, soft pink flowers one month before others
‘Party Dress’ - 36-38” tall, large double pink with green eye, excellent cut
‘Crispa’ - 20” tall, single pink flower with ruffled foliage
Aquilegia - ❍ ◗ ✄
Columbine. This makes for a delightful border plant and has brightly colored,
spurred flowers appearing in May and June. Grows in sun and semi shade. Excellent as a cut flower. Grows 18-30”.
‘Blue Star’ - grows 24-30” tall, blue & white flowers
‘McKana Hybrids’ - mixed, bright colors to 30” tall - dark, purple-black blooms to 14” tall
‘Origami Mix’ - produces large 3 inch flowers in a variety of colors including blue, pink, red, white, and yellow. All of them start to bloom in late spring.
‘Songbird Cardinal’ - 24-28” tall, red and white blooms, 3” across
Arabis - ❍ ◗
Rock Cress or Alpina Snowcap. Low evergreen cushions that bloom from early
spring through June. Grows in sun or light shade with beautiful gray green, fragrant foliage with snow white flowers growing only 6-8” tall.
‘Spring Charm’ - grows to 8” tall, bright crimson flowers
Armeria - ❍
Sea Thrift. Evergreen perennial that forms dense cushions of grass like foliage.
Small rounded flowers appear in June. Full sun and dry, infertile soil is best.
Grows to 12” and is great for rock gardens or next to driveways and walks as it is
salt tolerant.
‘Bloodstone’ - intense red evergreen in color, to 9” tall
Artemesia - ❍ ◗ ✄
Mugwort, Sagebrush or Wormwood. Valued for the feathery aromatic leaves more
so than the flowers. Greens are excellent for fresh or dried bouquets. Artemesia
thrives in poor soil, in either sun or light shade.
‘Nana’ - very fine silky hairy leaves; small and compact, 3”
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Asarum - ❍
Wild Ginger. Nice perennial that spreads to form a low carpet of heart-shaped
leaves. Many have ginger-scented rhizomes, used as medicine, but not for seasoning. The unusual dark flowers hide underneath the leaves in early spring. Best if
filtered sun or dense shade, the Asarum will need well-drained soil and prefers
constant moisture.. Plant 12” apart for ground cover.
‘Canadense’ – American Ginger – 6-8” tall, red flowers, full shade
‘Splendens’ – Wild Chinese Ginger – 6-10” tall, dark purple flowers, rapid spreader in full shade
Asclepias tuberosa - ❍
Butterfly Weed. Very attractive to bees and butterflies and are showy plants for a
border, meadow or wildflower garden. Grow in fertile well-drained loamy soil, in
full sun. Flowers from mid summer to early autumn. A very sturdy plant that will
tolerate heat and humidity. Grows 36” tall.
‘Gay Butterflies’ - 24-28”, long blooming orange, red, yellow bi-color
Astilbe - ❍ ◗ ✄
This pretty perennial blooms throughout the summer and has beautiful foliage.
Best grown in full sun or partial shade in good rich, moist soil. Good cut flower
that will enhance dried bouquets as well as summer bouquets. Excellent border
plants. Plant in large masses in woodlands or waterside.
‘Bridal Veil’ - white, 24-30” tall
‘Deutschland’ - 2 foot tall, loose spires, white in color
‘Fanal’ - grows to 2 feet, blood red color
‘Pumilla’ - 8-12” tall, lavender pink flowers
‘Peach Blossom’ - 2’ tall, medium pink, blooming in June
‘Red Sentinel’ – 24” tall, intense red color
‘Rheinland’ – 24” tall, mid summer blooms in lilac pink
‘Sprite’ – 10-12” dwarf variety, blooms lilac pink in late summer
‘Visions’ - Unlike most astilbe species that require heavy shade, Astilbe chinensis
prefers partial shade and can tolerate more sun and drought-like conditions. This
variety is DEER RESISTANT.
Baptisia - ❍ ✄
False Indigo. Grow in open, porous, preferably sandy soil in full sun. In early summer bears many flowered racemes of dark blue flowers. Baptisia is excellent in cut
flower arrangements. Best to dead head after flowering. Grows to 5ft.
Bergenia - ❍ ◗
Pig Squeak. Spreading perennial with large, heart shaped evergreen leaves and
pink flowers in April and May. Excellent ground cover or border. Adaptable to a
wide variety of soils and is best grown in sun or part shade. Will grow to 12-15”
with dark green foliage.
‘Cordifolia’ - grows to 10” tall, white, pink or red flowers
Bletilla striata - ❍ ◗
Hardy Orchid. Grow in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sheltered site,
with partial shade in the summer. Mulch in the winter. Very easy to grow. Covered
with hot pink orchid-like flowers in the summer.
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Brunnera - ◗
Siberian Bugloss. Valued for their flowers an ground covering foliage grown in a
woodland or border. Best grow in moderately fertile soil, humus-rich, moist, but
well-drained. Masses of bright blue, forget-me-not flowers give way to attractive
heart-shaped foliage. Looks especially nice beside water. Performs best in partial
shade with generous amounts of moisture. Protect from hot sun. 12”” tall.
macrophylla - bright blue flowers in mid to late summer, 18”
‘Jack Frost’ - 12” tall, early spring flowers, sky blue in color, frosty leaves
Campanula - ❍ ◗ ✄
Canterbury Bells or Bell Flower. Very hardy perennial that can last for years. Only
8” tall, but spreads to 10”. Covered with a mass of bell-shaped flowers that bloom
from June to October. An excellent cut flower in sun to partial shade.
‘Bavaria Blue’ - summer blooming, 12” tall, deep blue with white centers
‘Blue Clips’ - ‘8-10” tall, pretty blue color
‘Blue Waterfall’ - blooms June through July
‘Bowl of Cherries’ - 15” prolific summer bloomer, cherry red color
‘Dickson’s Gold’ - blue flowers over bright gold foliage blooming in mid-spring,
fading to chartreuse. Perfect creeper for full sun border growing to 4”.
‘Olympica’ - 12” tall with bright blue flowers
‘Pink Octopus’ - Japanese lantern-like buds open to to pink ocytupus-like flowers. Grows to 10” tall and 18” wide in part to full sun. Long bloom time from late
spring thru the summer.
‘White Clips’ - 8-10” tall, clear white colors.
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Celastrus scandens ‘Bailumn’ - ❍
Autumn Revolution Bittersweet. This Autumn Revolution has prefect flowers,
meaning they have both the male and female parts. This new variety will produce
fruit on every plant. It’s vines will climb to 15’ to 25’ in full sun.
Centaurea - ❍ ✄
Bachelor’s Button, Hardheads or Knapweed. Flowers are a rich cornflower blue
that bloom in full sun from June to July. Silvery gray foliage grows to 2 feet in
height. Drought tolerant preferring well drained soil. Excellent cut or dried flower.
Attractive to bees and butterflies.
‘Mountain Bleut’ - large cornflower like flowers, for borders or cut, grow
Ceratostigma - ❍ ◗
Plumbago or Leadwort. Sun to part shade. A trouble free ground cover with small,
dark blue flowers from late July to September. Good plant for controlling erosion.
Grows 8-12”. Needs winter mulch.
Chelone - ◗ ❍
Turtlehead. Native Plant. Showy plants for the late summer border. Grows best in
deep, fertile moist soil in an open site in partial shade or sun. Turtlehead can tolerate heavy clay soil and will also grow in a bog garden. Mulch in mid spring with
well rotted manure or compost. Grows 24-36” tall.
‘Hot Lips’ - dark pink to purple flowers
Chrysanthemum - ❍
This relative to the garden mum is best grown in a herbaceous or mixed border or
a rock garden. Will tolerate most soil conditions and grows to be 18-24” tall. Grow
in sandy, moist, well-drained soil in sun.
‘Clara Curtis’ - dainty pink flowers with yellow centers
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Cimicifuga - ◗ ❍
Bugbane or Snakeroot. Partial shade to full sun, this border or woodland perennial needs constant moisture. One of the latest perennials to bloom it has upright
oval glossy leaves that stay in shape throughout the season. The blooms are arching bottle brush like spikes.
‘White Pearl’ - 4-6’ foot tall, white flowers
‘Ramosa Brunette’ – 36-48” tall, blooming in the summer thru fall, almost black
foliage with creamy white flowers
‘Hillside Black Beauty’ - 5-6ft. Darkest foliage, fragrant white flowers with tinge
of pink - Collector’s Item
Clematis - ❍ ✄
Old Man’s Beard. Virgin’s Bower, Traveler’s Joy. Fragrant, showy flowers shaped
like stars or bells that bloom throughout the summer. Plant in full sun or partial
shade, in rich well-drained soil. The roots should be in the shade! Mulch all clematis in late winter with compost or well rotted manure, avoiding the crown. Can
use flowers and seed heads in arrangements.
‘Anna Louise’ - Is an outstanding color producing 5-6” violet flowers with a
contrasting red/purple bar and anthers. Growing approximately 8-10 feet, it
blooms in late May-June and August-September.
‘Comtesse de Bouchard’ - A velvet rose-pink large flowers with yellow anthers. A
profuse bloomer. Our best selling pink clematis!
‘Elsa Spath’ – rich mauve- rich lavender overlapping to give somewhat a double
appearance. Red anthers very free-flowering.
‘Huldine’ - Medium sized (4-5”) white flowers with yellow anthers. Very rigorous
grower. Our best repeat white blooming clematis.
‘Ice Blue’ - The 6-7” flowers are white with a tinge of blue. When it first opens it
has a yellow center. It flowers well and works well for a container with a mature
height of 5-6’. Blooms May, June and September.
‘Mrs. Cholmondeley’ - Very large true blue, prolific blooming clematis. Blooms,
May, June and September.
‘Nelly Moser’ – pinkish mauve flowers in early and late summer
‘Paniculata’ - Sweet Autumn. Very vigorous grower with clusters of small very
fragile white flowers. Blooms August thru September. A real WINNER!!
‘‘Sunset’ - Dark velvet/red 5-7” flowers with purple petal edges. Vigorous growing
plant blooming continuously May through September. A real eye-catcher!!
‘Victor Hugo’ is a very free flowering cultivar with violet colored 3” flowers and
dark violet tipped anthers. Very vigorous non-clinging habit makes this clematis
ideal as a ground cover in the front of the border, or for scrambling through shrubs
and perennials. Victor Hugo blooms June through September.
‘Vino’ - A stunning colored flower which is suitable as a cut flower. Vino grows up
to 9’ and blooms May, June and August. Petunia red with a creamy yellow anthers.
The flowers are 6” in size.
‘Warsaw Nike’ is a free-flowering clematis, bears a profusion of large, velvety
reddish-purple blooms with an average of six petals. The blossom’s stamen is a
long bunch of sunny yellow filaments and anthers that contrast beautifully against
the dark petals.
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Coreopsis - ❍ ✄
Tickseed. Single or double petal daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow. Plant in
full sun, in moist, well-drained soil. Withstands drought well. Excellent as a cut
flower, gathered for summer bouquets. Attracts butterflies.
‘Autumn Blush’ - Lovel;y light peach/yellow flowers with red eyes. Blooms all
summer. In the cool days of spring and autumn the flowers take on a wine/rose
blush. Mounding to 30” in full sun.
‘Creme Brulee’ - large pale yellow flowers all over the stem. More vigorous and
longer lasting than Moonbeam, Growing 18-24” tall.
‘Flying Saucers’ - 16-18”, large single bloom, blooms summer & fall
‘Moonbeam’ - creamy yellow, 18” (Perennial of the year 1992)
‘Red Shift’ - Very different color with a blen of bright burgundy and yellow.
Blooms mid-summer to early fall with 2” diameter flowers. Grows to 30” tall and
24” wide in full sun. Good for poor, dry soils, woodland edges, butterfly gardens,
cut flowers, wild flower meadows or prairies; combines well with coneflowers,
ornamental grasses and bee balm.
‘Tequila Sunrise’ - golden yellow flowers over variegated foliage, repeat bloomer
growing to 18” tall.
‘Tripteris’ - This tall species matures to 36” tall and 24”-36” wide. Blooms are
yellow in full to part sun from late summer into fall. Good for poor, dry soils,
woodland edges, butterfly gardens, cut flowers, wild flower meadows or prairies;
combines well with coneflowers, ornamental grasses and bee balm.
‘Zagreb’ - 12-18” tall, with soft yellow flowers, fine foliage
‘Zamfir’- 12-16”, low mound with golden-range fluted daisy type flowers in early
summer, deadhead often, attracts butterflies.
Corydalis - ◗
Blue False Bleeding Heart. Tufts of perfumed blue flowers on deeply dissected
leaves appear in early spring. This nice addition to the cooler, moister part of your
garden is best, where Corydalis will grow to 15” tall. Very easy to grow.
Croscosmia - ❍ ✄
Excellent cut flower in full sun, blooming July through August and growing to 3-4
feet tall. Trumpet shaped flowers are clustered on one side of tall arching stems.
Needs sun and well drained soil. In cold climates mulch well, or lift and store for
the winter.
‘Emberglow’ - 24-36” tall, burnt orange flowers with yellow centers
‘George Davidson’ - 24-30” tall, light orange
‘Lucifer’ -36-42” tall, red blooms, late spring to early summer
Delosperma - ❍
Trailing Ice Plant. Beautiful, succulent plant that is best suited for rock gardens.
Have lovely rosy pink flowers throughout the summer in full sun where it is very
heat and sun tolerant. A great addition to any garden in well drained soil. Good
on slope. Grows 6-7”. Good groundcover. ‘Starburst’ - 4” tall, bright pink & white flowers
‘Table Mountain’ – grows 2” tall, blooming spring thru summer, fuchsia colored flowers, fast spreader
Delphinium - ❍ ✄
A staple as a tall grower in your mixed garden, the beautiful delphinium is a must.
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Shelter from strong winds. Remove
several of the smaller shoots, to establish stronger plants. Cut back after first flush
of blooms for repeat in the fall. Excellent cut. Fertilize every two weeks.
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Dianthus - ❍
Pinks. Single to semi-double flowers in pink shades on plants growing 12 - 15” tall.
Flowers from early spring to late fall. Flowers are 1- 2” across. Needs full sun and
is good for rock gardens or as a plant in the front border.
‘Bath’s Pink’ -, full sun, soft fringed pink, 6-8” tall
‘Desmond’ – 12”, Blooms in late spring, fully double flowers, fragrant
‘Fire Witch’ - 6” tall magenta colored, spring through summer
‘First Love’ - 15-20” fragrant white turns rosy pink spring through fall
barbatus ‘Indian Carpet’ - fragrant mix of colors to 12” tall
Dicentra - ◗ ●
Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart. A favorite for the shady garden, this old fashioned
plant, is beautiful mixed with ferns and other woodland plants. Best grown in
moist, fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Delicate heart shaped flowers on
beautiful foliage tolerates shade. Very hardy and useful as a border plant.
‘Luxuriant’ - pink with blue/green foliage, summer ever blooming, heat tolerant
‘Spectabilis’ – rose-pink outer petals and white inner ones; 4’ tall
‘Zestful’ – 15-18” tall, magenta pink flowers, may repeat bloom
Digitalis - ❍ ◗ ✄
Foxglove. Dignified spikes of tubular flowers reach a height of 3 feet. Valuable
plant at the rear of a border and for cutting. Flowers in June and July, and grows in
sun or light shade. Likes an acid soil.
‘Excelsior’ - 4 foot, bell-shaped lilac, pink, rose, white, yellow
‘Foxy’ - 30” biennial, white, yellow, red
‘mertoensis’ - 36” tall, shade to part shade, coppery-pink flowers in late spring
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Echinacea - ❍ ✄
Coneflower. Vigorous, summer flowering perennial. Prefers well-drained soil.
Good in borders or for natural plantings. Plant in full sun. Excellent as a cut
flower. Blooms July through September.
‘Big Sky Sunset’ - 24-30”, improved orange, strong color and stems
‘Big Sky Twilight’ - 24-30”, strong and erect with large red flowers
‘Fatal Attraction’ - This outstanding selection has vivid purplish/pink flowers.
They are presented atop strong dark red to near black stems that contrast sharply against the bright green foliage. Matures to 24” tall to 18” wide in full sun.
Drought and heat tolerant.
‘Harvest Moon’ - Blooms offer a combination of golden yellow petals, surrounding a cone of golden orange. The 4”, fragrant flower heads hold their color atop
sturdy stems. Flowers appear in late June until frost. Matures to 36” tall and 24”w
wide in full sun Drought and heat tolerant.
‘Hot Papaya’ - The blooms emerge with fluorescent papaya colored petals and
a deep orange/yellow cone. Each pom pom has a remarkable papaya colored
halo in the center that grows as it ages. Maturing at 30” in height , Hot Papaya is
perfect for mixed borders.
‘Kim’s Knee High’ - Dwarf, clear ink flowers to 24” tall
‘Little Giant’ - Fragrant 5” purplish red flowers, orange cones to 16” tall
‘Magnus’ - Deep purple, dark orange centers, blooms July through
August, 24”
‘Orange Meadowbrite’ - (Art’s Pride) giant 4” blooms on vigorous 36” tall plants
are resistant to heat, humidity and cold, blooming July - September. Great for bees
and butterflies.
‘Pink Double Delight’ - Flowers open bubble gum pink and continue flowering
for 8-12 weeks. The compact plant reaches 18”-24” tall and 18” wide in full sun.
Drought and heat tolerant.
‘Ruby Star’ - 36-40” tall, carmine red in color
‘Razzmatazz’ - 30”, double blooms
‘Tiki Torch’ - Large radiant orange blooms with broad florets and spicy fragrance
on sturdy stems. Attractive burnished, copper colored seed cons. Matures to 2430” and 24” in full sun. Drought and heat tolerant.
Epimedium - ◗
Barrenwort. Does well as groundcover under trees or shrubs or in border. Foliage
colors crimson in the winter. Crimson and pale yellow flowers mid to late spring.
Grow in fertile, humus rich soil in partial shade. Especially nice under trees.
Protect from dry, cold winds.
‘Sulphereum’ - 12” Tall, bronze green foliage, blooms early spring
rubrum - 10-12”, bronze green, heart-shaped foliages, reddish blooms
Erigeron - ❍ ◗ ✄
Fleabane. Grow this beauty in a mixed or herbaceous border, or in a rock garden.
The flower heads will last well as cut flowers. Best grown in fertile, well-drained
soil that does not dry out in the summer, in full sun with mid-day shade.
‘Prosperity’ - large daisy like, lavender blue flowers, 8” tall, water well
Eryngium varifolium - ❍
Sea Holly. These plants are striking for naturalizing and may provide long lasting
displays for borders. They may be dried for arrangements; cut the stems before
the flowers are fully open. Also suitable for rock garden. Grow in dry, welldrained, moderately fertile soil.
‘Blue Diamond’ - 15-18” tall, full sun, heat and drought tolerant, dwarf blue, excellent cut fresh or dried.
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Eupatorium - ❍ ◗ ✄
Hardy Ageratum, Mist Flower, Joe Pye Weed. This especially beautiful bloomer is
the ideal choice for a border, wild or woodland garden. The flowerheads are
attractive to both bees and butterflies. Best grown in moist soil in full sun or partial
shade. Trim back occasionally to keep neat. Large clear blue flowerheads from late
summer to Autumn. Grows 3-5 ft.
‘Little Joe’ - 4’ dwarf, US native, tolerates light shade
Fallopia japonica variegata - ❍ ◗
Japanese Fleece Flower. This is a very vigorous trailer that is covered with white
and coral tinged spikes on variegated foliage. Nut-like fruit develop after
flowering. Needs strong support and is best grown in full sun to light shade and
moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
Ferns - ◗ ●
Hardy Ferns. Part Sun/Shade. Ferns are easy to grow and provide a wide range
of foliage textures for garden contrast. They do well in a light, highly organic soil,
with ample moisture.
‘Applecourt Painted’ Attractive dark green fronds with rich maroon-red central
stems; clump-forming and dense. 24
’ Deciduous ‘Autumn’ - grows 18-24” tall, evergreen
‘Brilliance’ - 18-24”, orange Autumn fern, holds color
‘Christmas’ - grows 12-24” tall, evergreen
‘Cinnamon’ - 3-4 ft., loves, moist acidic soil, can be used as a waterplant, spikes turn brown to resemble cinnamon sticks
‘Dixie Wood’ Tall erect dark green fronds characterize this clump-forming fern.
4’-5’ Semi-Evegreen
‘Dre’s Dagger’ - Lady Fern, Attractive dark green fronds are crested with crispy
dagger-like tips arranged in a criss-cross pattern; compact growing. 18” Deciduous
‘Filix Mas’ - Colorado Male Fern is is one of the easiest ferns to grow. Plant it in a
shady or partially sunny location in moist fertile soil. For optimum growth the soil
needs to be constantly moist.
‘Japanese Painted Metallicum’ - easiest to grow , olive green, 12-18”, deciduous
‘Japanese Painted Ghost’ – upright, arching fronds, like Lady Fern
‘Male’ - 24-48” tall, light green fronds, open growing
‘Ostrich Fern’ - light shade, spreads rapidly, 3-7 feet, hardy
‘Mexican Male’ - ‘Remote Wood’ - 24-36” tall, semi-evergreen
‘Applecourt Painted’ Attractive dark green fronds with rich maroon-red central stems; clump-forming and dense. 24’ Deciduous
Gaillardia - ❍ ✄
Blanket Flower. These daisy-like flowers bloom June to frost, growing to 12 inches.
These beauties are excellent cut flowers and need full sun and well-drained soil.
‘Arizona Sun’ - Red, daisy-like petals are dipped in golden yellow. Bloom for
weeks in summer, attracting butterflies. Compact, 8-10 tall plants.
‘Baby Cole’ - grows 6-8” tall, red daisy flowers with wide yellow tips
‘Burgundy’ - grows 2 ft. tall, blooms June till frost, wine-red flowers
‘Gallo Red’ - True perennial with dazzling display of red flowers with darker
burnt umber centers. The heat tolerant foliage is lightly haired with an attractive,
soft silver edged sheen. Grows to 10” tall in full sun.
‘Goblin’ – grows 12” tall, rich red, yellow tipped ray florets
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Gaura - ❍ ✄
Very beautiful and delicate plants that bloom from late spring into fall. Lovely
flowers blooming from the bottom to the top of wiry stems. Best grown in full sun
in a well-drained, sandy soil. Very heat and drought tolerant. Good cut flower.
Blooms June through October.
‘Crimson Butterflies’ - 18”, hot pink flowers with dark green foliage
‘Whirling Butterflies’- gray green foliage, white flowers, 24-30”
Geranium - ❍ ◗
Cranesbill. Grows best in full sun or light shade. Can be used as a border or
among shrubs. Blooms from late spring through summer. These are very long
lived, versatile and undemanding plants. Shorter varieties are best suited for rock
gardens. Taller varieties are better used in a mixed border. During the growing
season, water freely and apply balanced fertilizer every couple of weeks. Cut back
hard after blooming.
‘Biokovo’ - 12” tall, white flowers in summer
‘Brookside’ - 12-18”. best blue, fast growing
‘Carol’ – 6”, blooms in early summer, magenta flowers, compact grower
‘Johnson’s Blue’ - lavender blue flowers, 12-18” tall
‘Max Fries’ - 8-12”, hot pink, excellent ground cover, compact, free flowering
‘Midnight Reiter’ - 10”, deep purple leaves with dark lilac blooms
‘Patricia’ - 24-28”, rosy magenta with dark center, long blooming
‘Purple Pillow’ – 6” tall, summer bloomer in shades of purple-red, part shade, attracts butterflies.
‘Wargrave Pink’ - salmon pink flowers in the summer on 18-20” plants
Geum - ❍ ◗ ✄
The beautiful 2” to 3” flowers of the Geum resemble roses. Geums bloom from late
spring to late summer if dead flowers are removed before going to seed. They will
grow up to 2 ft. tall if grown in moist, well-drained soil. Full sun to light shade.
Good for borders or rock gardens and as a cut flower.
‘Georgenberg’ - 14-20” tall, golden-orange flowers summer through fall
Grasses - ❍ ◗
Ornamental. Plant Full Sun to Part Shade with plenty of room to grow. Used as
accent plants in the garden with striking, variegated foliage, many blooming in
late summer or early fall. Absolutely breathtaking in the winter landscape.
Arundo donax Giant Reed Bamboo - bold, rapid-growing clumper to
‘Variegata’ 8’-6’, vivid green/cream variegated upright foliage, fading to light green by summers end.
Calamagrostis - Reed Grass, (moist soil in full sun to part shade)
‘Karl Foerster’, feathered reed grass, sun or partial shade, 6ft.
’Overdam’ - Compact to 2’, white-edged foliage, early summer pink blooms
Carex - Sedge Grass, Narrow, bright gold foliage, 12”, part shade
Ice Dance’ - Clean white variegation; Semi-evergreen 12”, part-shade
‘Hime-Kansuge’ - Dark green with silver edge, best in part shade, HARDY, evergreen. (6”Hx12”W)
‘Glauca’ - Steel blue tufted clumps make an excellent choice for rock or alpine gardens and in mass plantings. (8”Hx12”W)
‘Seer Sucker Sedge’ - This edge has one inch wide dimpled leaves that resemble seer-sucker fabric. Produces purplish blooms in spring on tall spikes. Thrives in organic, moist soil in part shade. 8-10” tall.
Chasmanthium - ‘Northern Sea Oats’ - 3 ft. tall, flowers to 5 ft.
Erianthus saccharum ravennae -Ravenna Grass Imposing upright grower to 12’-
14’ with stiff canes and wide leaves, silvery white fall plumes.
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Grasses, Continued - ❍ ◗
Fescues - tidy compact grower to 12”, buff-colored summer bloom
‘Elijah Blue’ - 15-18” tall, blue/gray foliage, tufted shape, loves sun average but
well-drained soils.
Hakonechloa macra - variegated forest grass
‘Aureola’ - Bright yellow-green, gracefully arching foliage, doing best in partial shade. Will not tolerate full sun. Flowers in late summer in an erect open panicle form. Best in fertile, well-drained soil, spreading slowly.
Imperata - Japanese Blood Grass
‘Red Baron’ - slow spreading climbs to 24”, in moist,fertile soil in sun to part sun. Striking red-tipped blades glows when back-lit. Beautiful!
Liriope ‘Big Blue’ - Spreading clumps of deep green strap-like foliage with lavender blooms, late summer, 15”, semi-evergreen
‘Monroe White’ - 12-15”, blue/gray foliage with white blooms
‘Silver Dragon’ - narrow cream-white green foliage, neatly clumping and more compact than other Liriope, 12”-15”, lavender blooms
‘Variegated’ - 12-15”, yellow variegated with lavender blooms
Miscanthus - Maiden Grass
‘Adagio’ - True Dwarf Maiden grass growing only 2 1/2’ tall with silvery-pink blooms. Late summer.
‘Gracillimus’ - Symmetrical clump, 6’-7’ with beautiful fountain-like habit, classical form. Late summer, silvery plumes turning copper-red.
‘Morning Light’ - 4-5 ft., striking finely-textured foliage, delicate
variegated with thin white vertical striping.. Silvery white plumes turn copper red in August.
‘Zebrinus’ - Unique yellow banding on stiff green foliage, compact upright growth 5’-7’. Dark red August blooms.
‘Purpurascens’ - Flame Grass, wider, deep green leaves growing to 5’ turning burnished-red by late summer, similar bloom to species.
‘Variegatus’ - Naturally fountain-like habit with bold white and green variegation 6’, autumn bloomer.
Ophiopogon - Mondo Grass
‘Contorted Mondo Grass’. Very thin, extremely twisted and contorted dark green foliage. Evergreen. Pink flowers, then dark berries. DEER RESISTANT!! Drought tolerant. (6”Hx12”W)
japonicus nana - ‘Dwarf Mondo Grass’ - ornamental gross grows to only 4”high. Widely used in rock gardens, seashore plantings, borders and as a groundcover. (4”Hx6”W)
plainscapus ‘Niger’ - Black Mondo Grass. Grows in small rounded clumps, producing pale violet-white flowers. Blue-black seeds stay throughout winter.
Panicum - Switch Grass
‘Heavy Metal Blue’ - stiff, upright native grass with blue foliage and good yellow fall coloration, growing 4’-5’
‘Shenandoah’ - Deep green textured foliage turning to burgundy by early
summer with reddish bloom in summer. Compact growerto 3 1/2- 4’.
Pennisetum - Fountain Grass
‘Hamelyn’ - more compact version of species, 2’ with cream-white flowers by mid-summer.
‘Karly Rose’ - impressive flowers with long bloom season that lasts from May to October. Delicate white bottlebrush seed heads top this plant. Full sun to light shade. (2’Hx2’W)
‘Little Bunny’ - more compact still, stiffer leaves growing to 12”, buff-white “bunny tail”, blooms in summer
Phalaris - Ribbon Grass (part shade)
‘Strawberries & Cream’ - 1-2 ft., variegated foliage blushed w. pink
Sparobulus - Prairie Dropseed Grass. ‘Heterolepsis’ - Showy, delicate flowers in July. Prefers dry, well-drained areas.
Distinctive border plant. (3’Hx2’W)
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Gypsophila - ❍ ✄
Baby’s Breath. This beautiful, bushy plant is an outstanding addition to any garden, when you want the “country” look. Grows to 3 ft. tall in full sun. Excellent
for cutting and drying, blooming July through August. Helenium - ❍ ✄
Sneezeweed. These nice perennials flower over a long period of time and are suitable for a sunny, herbaceous or mixed border. The flower heads are useful for
cutting and attract bees. Grow in any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Divide
every two to three years. Taller varieties may need staking.
‘Wyndley’ - coppery-orange daisy, blooms summer through fall, 24-36” tall
Helianthemum nummularium - ❍
Hartswood Ruby. Bright saucer-shaped flowers of true velvety red with bright
golden stamens are displayed for months., from May until July. Spreading shrubby stems form low cushions of narrow, glossy evergreen foliage. Often reblooms
in fall. Matures to 14” tall and 22” wide in full sun.
Helianthus multiflorus - ❍ ✄
Sunflower. Clump-forming perennial of American native yellow, daisy-like flowers blooming summer through fall. Needs moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist,
but well-drained soil in full sun. Taller varieties may need some support. Divide
every two to four years to maintain vigor. Watch for powdery mildew.
‘Loddon Gold’ - double, golden yellow 5” blooms
Heliopsis helianthoides - ❍ ✄
Ox Eye or False Sunflower. Golden flowers produced in great abundance July
through frost. Good as cut flowers as they grow 3 feet tall. Does best in well
drained soil in full sun. Grows well in open woods or on dry hill sides.
‘Lorraine Sunshine’ – 30” tall, blooms of golden yellow, variegated foliage
‘Summer Sun’ - 28-36” tall, double lemon yellow blooms, excellent cut flower
Hellebores - ◗These absolutely beautiful plants will produce lovely blooms up to
18” tall in mid winter to very early spring. The flowers are long lasting and very
effective when grown in groupings in dappled shade. A truly wonderful plant for
early color.
‘Blue Lady’ - 12-18” tall, plum/purple color
foetidus – 18-24” tall, early spring blooming in yellow
‘Double Integrity’ - Double white flowers in late winter on 12-16” tall
and wide plants. Deer and disease resistenat, best in shade to part shade.
‘Ivory Prince’ - pink flowers with silver foliage on 15-18” plants
niger - white blooms, 12-18” tall, blooms early spring
‘Optimism’ - Deepest red purple (almost black) flowers appear in late winter in 12-16” tall and wide plants. Deer and disease resistane. Best in shade to part-shade.
‘Orientalis’ - mixed colors, blooms late winter or early summer, 24” tall
‘Red Lady’ - 18” tall, smoky red-wine color
‘Royal Heritage’ – 18-24” tall, early spring bloomer
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Hemerocalla - ❍ ◗
Day Lilies. Good, low maintenance perennial. Individual blossoms of pink, red,
yellow and bi-color only lasting one day, but can bloom continuously from early
summer through frost. Grows 2-3 ft. tall. Heat and drought resistant, but will
tolerate moist soil. Sun or semi-shade. Partial Listing, many other varieties will be
available throughout the season.
‘Black-Eyed Stella’ Daylily is an everblooming variety that has a distinct eye zone
colored dark red. Full sun produces best growth and flowering results but light
shade is tolerated. 18”-20” Tall
‘Happy Returns’ - pale yellow ruffled flowers, continuous bloomer, 18” tall
‘Mauna Loa’ - produces goregeous golden blooms edged with red with a deep
green throat. ‘Mauna Loa’ blooms early mid season and is dormant.
‘Pardon Me’ - miniature cranberry flowers that are fragrant, 18”, rebloomer
‘Purple de Oro’ - Petals have narrow pie crust edges, dark purple veining, and
paler purple midribs; smooth-edged sepals have white tips. 18”-20” Tall
‘Stella de Oro’ - gold flowers, fragrant, extended blooming, 11” tall.
‘Rosy Returns’ 4” flower, fragrant, rose-pink blend with a deep rose eyezone
and yellow throat. Blooms consistently from June to frost, each stem bears 9-12
buds. 14” Tall.
Heuchera - ❍ ◗ ✄
Coral Bells. These plants grow 15” tall with bright, pretty flowers. Used as a cut
flower, to line a path or accent a rock garden. Low evergreen foliage topped by
airy clusters of tiny flowers. Full sun to light shade. May attract hummingbirds.
Blooms May through July.
‘Amethyst Mist’ - This heuchera has burgundy leaves splashed with silver and
grows up to 16 inches tall and 18 inches wide. Pink flowers emerge in spring
and rise to 26 inches tall. This plant performs well in both garden beds and in
containers, where it makes a wonderful filler plant. Provide full sun to part shade
and moist, but well-drained soil. Needs consistent moisture if in full sun.
‘Bressingham Hybrid’ Compact, mounding, plants produce new leaves that
display a coppery bronze color maturing to deep green. 6”-12” Tall
‘Caramel’ - unique caramel colored foilage on a vigorous growing plant. 16” Tall
‘Chocolate Ruffles’ - large glossy leaves, chocolate color over burgundy, to 10”
‘Citronelle’ Bright lime yellow-green foliage. Cream flowers. 10” Tall
‘Crimson Curls’ - This selection has ruffled and curled bronzy-brown foliage, the
contrasting crimson undersides displaying well. Sprays of small creamy-white
flowers appear in late spring and summer. Excellent in the border, for edging, or
in tubs and mixed containers.
‘Georgia Peach’ The large 8 inch leaves unfurl in the spring to reveal colors of
peachy orange with light silvery overlays. 10’”14” Tall
‘Midnight Rose’ is a striking heuchera with burgundy leaves heavily splashed
with hot pink. 10” Tall
‘Obsidian’ - 24” shiny black, great for containers
‘Palace Purple’ - mahogany red leaves, small white flowers
‘Plum Pudding’ Shiny, dark purple-red ruffled leaves with faint silvery marbling
between the veins accented by attractive, delicate heads of pink flower clusters.
1’-2’ Tall
‘Silver Scrolls’ - This selection has ruffled and curled bronzy-brown foliage, the
contrasting crimson undersides displaying well. Sprays of small creamy-white
flowers appear in late spring and summer. Excellent in the border, for edging, or
in tubs and mixed containers.
vilosa “Citronelle’ - Bright lime yellow-green foliage. Cream flowers.
Exceptionally strong grower for this coloring.
‘Snow Angel’, has unique light green marbled foliage with light cream
variegation. In the springtime, pinkish-red flowers appear that last into the
summer. 10”-15” Tall
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Heucherella - ◗ ● ❍ ✄
These pretty plants are excellent as a groundcover, edging in a mixed or shrub
border, or in a woodland garden. Grow in light, fertile, moist and well-drained,
slightly acidic soil, in shade to part sun. Tolerates full shade, but partial is better.
‘Alabama Sunrise’ changes color with the seasons. Bright gold, red-veined leaves become greener, but hold that brilliant red flash; in fall, the older leaves develop coral tones. 12” Tall
‘Bridget Bloom’ gently scalloped green foliage provides an interesting base for the
sprays of light pink flowers. 9” Tall
‘Dayglow Pink’ sports brilliant pink flowers on well-branched stalks. The divided, green leaves have a narrow chocolate-colored center. 8”-16” Tall
‘Viking Ship’ - silver leaves, blooms pink in June, 12-18”, good for cutting
Hibiscus - ❍
Large white, red or pink flowers on plants 4-12 feet in height. Requires full sun and
very moist soil. Use as a focal point in large beds. Really a show stopper! This can
be kept as a hedge with judicious pruning. These plants need regular DEEP watering, regular feeding. Keep pruned in the 2-3 foot range.
Hosta - ◗ ● ❍ Many more varieties available throughout the season
Plantain Lily. One of the best perennials in existence, and gaining in popularity
every year. Remains attractive from early spring till frost. Fine border plant with
mounds of decorative foliage. Hostas make an outstanding addition to any garden
and increase in value every year. Can be grown in full sun, but those with variegated leaves do best in some shade. This is only a partial listing with other varieties
being made available throughout the gardening season.
‘Albo marginata’ - 12x16”, wavy with thin white margin
‘August Moon’ - Large, heart-shaped leaves are bright gold to chartreuse
depending on of sun exposure. They are corrugated and wavy making them slug
resistant. Tolerates full sun which will intensify the gold color of the leaves. 20X42”
‘Aurea Marginata’ - dk. green with golden yellow border. Lilac Flowers, 20x18”
‘Blue Angel’ - A slow-growing midsummer bloomer, producing enormous heartshaped, heavily textured, ribbed, blue-gray leaves. 36X48”
‘Blue Cadet’ - A smaller hosta, that bears thick, cup-shaped leaves that catch and
hold round water droplets after a summer rain. Slug-resistant leaves are bluegreen and roundish in shape and their flowers are lavender. DEER RESISTANT
‘Brim Cup’ - Dark green with irregular, wide creamy white margin that turns to
pure white (albescent); cupped, some rugosity.
‘Earth Angel’ - A lovely variegated sport of the award winning hosta ‘Blue Angel’.
Earth Angel is an impressive specimen hosta with large heart-shaped blue/green
leaves with wide creamy margins. Light lavender flowers in mid summer. Matures
to 36” tall and 5 feet wide in part shade to shade.
‘Elegans’ - 36x50”, cupped, furrowed, broad, blue-gray leaves to blue/green
‘Francee’ - green leaves, white margin, sun tolerant, ground cover, 21x45”
‘Frances Williams’ - 22x48”, blue green with gold bands, white bloom
‘Gold Standard’ – 24”, gold with blue edge
‘Halcyon’ - 16x40”, striking grey-blue leaves, dusty mauve flowers
‘June’ - 14”, gold w. blue-green margins, some puckering, 2001 Hosta of the Year
‘Krossa Regal’ - 33x70”, beautiful powdery grey-green leaves, upright growing
‘Patriot’ - vigorous, olive green, very white margins, 22x36”
‘Paul’s Glory’ – 20-25” Chartreuse
‘Royal Standard’ - has long, narrow, heart-shaped, pale-green leaves. One of the
most fragrant hostas.
‘Sum & Substance’ - huge, chartreuse green , can tolerate sun
‘Variegata’ - wavy, bright yellow to light green margins, 15x15”
‘Wide Brim’ - ‘Wide Brim’ has heart-shaped, bright-green leaves with irregular,
wide, creamy-white margins that fade to white. The puckered and cupped
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‘Iris, German ( Bearded) - ❍
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Beautiful blooms in June. These iris have
a tendency to rebloom if cut back after spring bloom if kept fed & well watered.
’Feed Back’ Large, blue-violet blossoms with yellow beards. Ruffled petals are
displayed in a widely flared form. Strong, well- branched stems. Pronounced
sweet fragrance. Good rebloomer. 36” Tall
‘Immortality’ – white flowers in midseason, summer and autumn; 30”
Iris (Japanese) - ❍ ✄
Native of Japan, these irises have larger, flatter flowers, often with both inner and
outer segments rounded and ruffled. They require moist, peat-like soil, preferably
with the rhizomes above water level, but with the roots growing down into wet
soil. They flower in mid-summer.
‘Gracieuse’ – lavender blue
‘Royal Robes’ – 28-36” dark purple. 6-8” blooms
Iris (Siberian) - ❍ ◗ ✄
Native of Europe, growing in wet meadows, reed swamps by lakes, and by
streams, flowering in May and June. Plants form a dense clump of narrow, upright leaves. Easily grown in moist soil by the water, or in a normal border in rich
soil, which does not dry out in summer.
‘Butter and Sugar’ – 28” tall, butter yellow and cream, rebloomer
‘Caesar’s Brother’ - 40” tall, deep blue flowers late spring to early summer
‘Silver Edge’ - Rich, sky-blue self and falls with fine, silver edges. Blooms in early summer. 24”-30” Tall
Kalmeris incisa variegata - ❍ ◗ ✄
In the aster family, this pretty perennial does well in moderately fertile, moist soil
in full sun or partial shade. They are best suited to a wild or informal border. May
need to be staked in open areas. Grows 24” tall with white blooms over variegated
foliage June through August.
Kniphofia - ❍ ✄
Red Hot Poker or Torch Flower. Best known for the brightly colored spike flowers
with lovely gray green sword-like foliage. Should be cut back after blooming in
mid-June. Prefers full sun.
‘Alcazar’ - summer rebloomer of fiery orange-red flowers, 36-40” tall
‘Firedance’ - Native to the high Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa, this is one
of the shortest, prettiest and most reliably cold-hardy species in the genus. More
compatible in smaller perennial plantings than its much larger relatives. Easily
grown in average and compost-enriched garden soils. This is an improved cultivar
with lovely coral-red and yellow bi-color flower spikes.
Lavandula - ❍ ✄
Fragrant clusters of purple blossoms appear above silver foliage from mid to late
summer. Lavender is also very good as a cut flower. Flower spikes are highly valued for potpourris and sachets. Good specimen, blooms June to September.
‘August Munstead’ – rich, lavender flowers, very aromatic, 15-18” tall
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‘Blue Cushion’ - 12-16”, compact with lots of blue/lavender flowers
‘Hidcote Blue’ – deep purple, compact, long lasting lavender scented spikes
Leucanthemum superbum - ❍ ✄
Shasta Daisy. Showy flowers in a large range of sizes and shapes, valued for it’s
profusion of blooms above fern-like foliage. Excellent as a cut flower, easily grown
in full sun, blooming from June till frost.
‘Alaska’ - 20”, large white with yellow center, blooms June to frost ‘Becky’ - 36” tall, large. single white blooms, shiny deep foliage, needs staking
‘Snow Cap’ - 8-10” tall, best dwarf, blooms summer, white blooms
Liatris spicata - ❍ ◗ ✄
Gayfeather. Good as a cut flower and for drying. Also as a border. Fuzzy blossoms open from the top to the bottom on tall flower spikes. Blooms from July to
September. Best grown in full sun to light shade where it is fairly drought tolerant,
growing 2-3 ft. tall.
‘Floristan White’ - white flower heads on plants 36” tall
‘Kobold’ - rosy purple blooms on plants 18-24” tall
Ligularia - ◗ ●
Golden Ray. Beautiful foliage with showy and bold textured leaves. Plant in moist
to wet soils. A great specimen plant to use near the water. Does best in filtered
shade. Makes an imposing specimen. May need protection from the wind as it can
get to be 6 feet tall.
‘Britt Marie Crawford’ - 30” deep, maroon/black leaves, yellow daisy flowers
‘Little Rocket’ - 3-4 foot tall, great for butterflies
‘The Rocket’ - 36-48” tall, bright yellow flowers bloom early to mid summer
Lobelia - ● ◗
Cardinal Flower. Rich, fire red, scarlet spikes on 3-4 ft. tall plants. They bloom
from July through September. Will tolerate full sun if kept moist, however, this
beautiful plant does best in shade to part shade. Good on stream banks. Protect
during winter with dry mulch. Nice plant for attracting butterflies.
‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ - It’s vigorous growth will amaze gardeners as it grows
3-6” per week well into summer. Sporting colorings similar to Penstemon
digitalis ‘Husker Red’, this new selection will delight gardeners with its new
growth of maroon and deep olive green. Matures to 30-36” tall and 24-30” wide
in full sun.
‘Grape Knee High’ – 20” tall, full sun to part shade, deep purple, true dwarf
variety , blooms mid summer to mid fall
‘Queen Victoria’ - bright red flowers in summer, best in light shade or as water
plant, 36-48” tall
Lupinus - ❍ ◗
Lupine. Lupinus provide some of the grandest colors in the mid-spring to midsummer garden. The foliage is very handsome. Spires of closely set, sweet pea
type blossoms in a myriad of colors and bi-colors. Does best in full sun to partial
shade in a cool moist location. 30-36” tall.
‘Russell Hybrid Mix’ – 15-18” , early summer,, will rebloom if dead headed
‘Gallery Series’ - blue, pink, red and yellow
Lysimachia - ❍ ◗ ✄
Moneywort or Loosestrife. An excellent groundcover for banks, stone walls, or for
planting along stream or pools. Perfect for woodland gardens. Grows vigorously
in moist or wet locations where many plants may not survive. It features trailing
stems with ruffled green foliage and fragrant bright yellow flowers all summer
long. Allow for plenty of growing room. Best in full sun to partial shade.
‘Clethroides’ - gooseneck loosestrife, arching white spikes, vigorous spreader
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Monarda - ❍ ◗
Bee Balm. Do best in moist, rich soil in full sun to light shade. They may become
invasive. Small pink, yellow, red and lavender flowers all summer long. Attracts
bees and hummingbirds. Good border plant.
‘Fireball’ - 16-20”, bright red, mildew resistant
‘Jacob Cline’ - 4-5 foot, deep red, mildew resistant
‘Marshall’s Delight’ - 36” tall, soft pink flowers, mildew resistant
‘Pink Supreme’ - 16” bright pink, fragrant, butterflies
Nepeta - ❍ ◗ ✄
Catmint. A clump forming perennial with lovely grey-green foliage with large lavender-blue flowers in the summer on plants 10-15” tall. Grow in any well-drained
soil in full sun to partial shade. Keep trimmed to keep compact.
‘Walker’s Low’ - 10-15 tall, through summer 2007 Perennial Plant of the Year
Oenothera - ❍
Evening Primrose or Sundrops. Showy yellow flowers with willow like leaves appear from June through August. Likes full sun and well-drained soil and will
survive where very dry. Paeonia - ❍ ◗ ✄ & Paeonia Tree - ❍
Showy spring and early summer blossoms on bushy plants. Paeonies need soil
that is enriched with organic matter. They thrive in sun and will grow in light
shade. Paeonies make excellent cut flowers. We will have an excellent selection of
assorted varieties of outstanding Paeonia cultivars. On the more unusual varieties,
there will be very lim
ited quantities. ‘Scarlet O’Hara’ - Single fire-red w. yellow stamens. Vigorous 36”, early. ‘Avalon’ - Slightly fragrant, single, 5” blossoms have 2-3 rows of multicolored
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pink, cream and raspberry streaked guard petals. Strong growing plants exhibit
stiff stems and a lot of flowers! A mid-peony season bloomer. 24” Tall.
‘Bride’s Dream’ Beautiful Japanese type blooms are creamy white with pale yellow centers. A heavy-flowering, mid-peony season bloomer. 26”-28” Tall.
‘Charm’ Japanese type flowers with ruby-red blooms with lustrous petals and
reddish-yellow centers. A late-peony season bloomer that is vigorous and upright.
34” Tall
‘Cincinnati’ This beauty was selected with our southwest Ohio customers in mind!
This Song Sparrow Farm selection has double pink flowers that are tipped in silver. It flowers in the mid-peony season. 32” Tall.
‘Illini Warrior’ Single red flowers are cupped and have bright yellow centers.
Blooms in early season. 32” Tall
‘Karen Gray’ A beautiful small peony with large blossoms, holding fuchsia petals
that surround a large creamy-yellow center. ‘Karen Gray’ is a mid-season Japanese
type peony. 26” Tall.
‘Karl Rosenfield’ - Double wine-red blooms 36” mid-season.
‘Miss America’ Semi-double flowers are composed of pure white petals that open
to golden stamens that have white petals interspersed. This heavy blooming variety is an early peony-season bloomer. 3’ Tall
‘Pink Parfait’ This beautiful variety sports large, double, dark pink blooms with
petals edged in silver. Mildly fragrant flowers appear later in the season. 38” Tall
‘Raspberry Sunday’ From Song Sparrow Farm comes this beautiful selection with
distinctive bomb-type flowers of vanilla cream that appear to be topped with raspberry topping! The fragrant flowers appear in the mid-peony season. 27” Tall.
‘Richard Carvel’ Double, bright-crimson flowers are produced in early to midseason. 3’ Tall
‘Scarlet O’Hara’ - Single fire-red w. yellow stamens. Vigorous 36”, early.
‘Sorcerer’ Single red flowers with gold centers bloom in early season on this vigorous growing variety. 36” Tall
Papaver - ❍
Oriental Poppy. Poppies are one of the most beautiful flowers to grow in your
home garden. They require a rich soil, worked well before planting. Make sure to
water occasionally during dry spells. Large crepe papery flowers make colorful
beds and borders. Blooms May - June.
‘Turkenlouis’ - mid-spring, orange flowers with fringed petals, 24-30” tall
Penstemon - ❍
Beards Tongue. Long tubular, sometimes fringed flowers aligned in columns or
heads. Will bloom throughout the summer in well-drained, sweet or alkaline soil
with average moisture in full sun. DO NOT fertilize! This wonderful plant attracts
hummingbirds and butterflies.
‘Beautiful Blue’ - 24”, azure blue flared trumpets, June - September
‘Husker Red’ - has maroon-red leaves; pink tinted white flowers, 20” tall
‘Red Rocks’ - 15” tall, rose flowers through summer
‘Sweet Joanne’ - Deep pink buds open to bright lavender pink, tubular flowers with white throats and magenta veining inside. If cut back after blooming this
variety may rebloom in the fall. This plant has attractive glossy green,
lance-shaped leaves and forms a dense clump. Matures to 24” tall and wide, in full sun.
Perovoskia - ❍
Russian Sage. Semi woody stems of coarsely toothed gray green leaves that are
pungent when crushed. Airy spires of lavender blue flowers in late summer
through early fall. Grows to 3-4 feet tall. Cut down in the early spring.
‘Filigran’ - finely cut leaves 36-40”, compact & upright growing
‘Little Spire’ - dwarf, compact and upright growing to 25” tall
‘Longin’ - 36-38” tall, more upright, leaves not serrated
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Phlox paniculata - ❍ ✄
Canada Phlox or Garden Phlox is an all time favorite in the garden, as different
varieties will bloom throughout the summer. They bear huge clusters of sweetly
scented, disk-shaped flowers. Remove spent and dead blooms to encourage
more blooming. Needs full sun and fertile soil. Phlox is an excellent choice for
masses of color in the border.
‘Bubble Gum’ - The best mildew resistant Phlox to date! Clusters of deliciously
scented flowers begin to bloom in early summer filling the garden with a sweet
fragrance until fall. Pink w/ dark-pink eye. Characterized by vigorous growth,
prolific blooming, tall, erect and uniform habit. 18”-24” Tall
‘Coral Crème Drop’ - The best mildew resistant Phlox to date! Clusters of
deliciously scented flowers begin to bloom in early summer filling the garden
with a sweet fragrance until fall. Coral with rose eye. Characterized by vigorous
growth, prolific blooming, tall, erect and uniform habit. 18”-24” Tall
‘Cotton Candy’- Soft lavender-pink flowers with cotton candy centers. The
most mildew resistant phlox to date. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Characterized by vigorous growth, prolific blooming, tall, erect and uniform habit.
18”-24” Tall
‘David’ - 2002 Perennial Plant of the Year, 30” tall, fragrant, pure white
‘Grape Lollipop’ Tasty grape-colored blooms have striking red eyes. The
most mildew resistant phlox to date. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Characterized by vigorous growth, prolific blooming, tall, erect and uniform habit.
18”-24” Tall
‘Laura’ - 24” Tall, purple with white star, mildew resistant
‘Little Princess’ - This perennial has very large clusters of flowers that are pink
with a white eye, which appear at the ends of leaf-covered stalks. The ‘Little Princess’ is very mildew resistant. They provide late season color, and make excellent
cut flowers. This Garden Phlox should not require staking.
‘Nicky’ - Darkest purple color on 30” tall plants, blooming in summer, great as cut,
and very mildew resistant.
Physotegia - ❍ ✄
False Dragon Head or Obedient Plant. Spires of tubular pink or white flowers
resembling snapdragons in the late summer or fall. Grows well in a sunny, moist
spot. Will grow well in the shade if kept on the dryer side. Grows 24-36” tall and
makes a good background plant. May spread vigorously. American Native Plant.
‘Miss Manners’ - compact, dark green foliage with pure white flowers. This variety
is NOT invasive.
Platycodon - ❍ ◗ ✄
Balloon Flowers. Long-lived, easy to grow perennial with balloon shaped buds
that open to bell-shaped blossoms 2-3” across. Good cut flowers, but ends must
be seared with a match when cut, before placing in water. Full sun or part shade.
Blooms July -September. Be careful, can be easily damaged by early weeding.
‘Grand Mariesii’ – 18-24” tall, glossy foliage, great summer cut flower
‘Sentimental Blue’ - Large blue flowers on a compact 6-8” plant in July and
August. Best in full sun to part-shade.
Polemonium - ❍ ◗
Jacob’s Ladder. These lovely plants are grown for their spring and summer flowers. Grow in any fertile, well-drained, but moist soil, in full sun or partial shade.
Deadhead regularly.
‘Bressingham Purple’ - electric lavender-blue flowers on burgundy stems with dark purple foliage, blooming spring and again in the fall on 15” plants
‘Stairway to Heaven’ - 12”, dramatic variegation. heat tolerant, creamy margins
turn pink when cold or hot intense blue flowers
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Polygonatum f. ‘variegatum’ - ❍ ◗
Variegated Solomon’s Seal. Suitable for a shady mixed or herbaceous border, or for
a woodland or rock garden. All parts may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.
Grow in fertile, humus rich, well- drained soil, in full sun or partial shade.
‘Variegatum’ - cream striped leaves, white flowers, black berries
Pulmonaria - ●
Lungwort. Pink, blue or white blossoms shaped like small bells. Likes shade and
moist soil. Spreading clumps of dark green, lance shaped leaves. Great as a ground
cover or border plant. Very lovely! Spotted foliage adds interest to the garden after the flowers have finished. Do not cut back foliage in the fall, leave for winter
protection.
‘EB Anderson’ - 9-12”, violet blue flowers, dark leaves with silver spots, blooms 2
weeks later than others.
‘Majeste’ – 10” tall, spring blooming with solid silver foliage
‘Mrs. Moon’ - 12” spotted foliage with pink flowers that fade to blue
Rudbeckia - ❍ ◗ ✄
Black Eyed Susan.. Grows to 18-24” tall in full sun to light shade. Good for beds,
borders and cutting. Flowers May through June, with single golden yellow flowers. Excellent in mass plantings or as a backdrop in the sunny garden.
‘Goldstrum’ - beautiful golden variety, 24” tall
Salvia - ❍
Meadow Sage. Beautiful, intense blue spikes on tall, stately plants. These beauties
will bloom from mid summer on in the garden. Compact plants grow to 18” without support. Remove spent flowers to promote second blooming. Best in average
to dry, acid, well-drained soil in full sun. Useful in borders, natural plantings.
Foliage and flowers often aromatic.
‘Blue Hill’ - truest blue to 2 ft, long lived and reliable
‘Marcus’ - intense violet-blue flowers, long lasting, 9” tall, great groundcover
‘May Night’ - 18” tall, long lasting blue violet flowers, May through June
Scabiosa - ❍ ✄
Pin Cushion Flower. Plant in full sun, in a light, airy, well-drained soil. Blue,
lavender, or white flowers up to 3 inches across with centers like tiny pincushions.
Blossoms make wonderful cut flowers used in summer bouquets. Blooms July August and does very well as a border plant.
‘Butterfly Blue’ - 12-18” tall, blooms summer through frost, attracts butterflies
‘Pink Mist’ - 12-18” tall, pink flowers, summer - frost, attracts butterflies
‘Vivid Violet’ - Large vivid violet pinn cushion flowers combined with a low
mounding habit. Very free-flowering and blooms continuously, late spring
through frost. Has shown good mildew resistance in full sun. Vigorous grower.
Sedum - ❍ ◗ ✄
Stonecrop. For full sun to light shade. Good for ground cover, rock gardens, or
borders. Flowers May through June. Good for poor soil. Very fast spreading.
‘Autumn Fire’ - pink to bronze color, improved version of Autumn Joy, does not
collapse under own weight, 24” tall.
‘Autumn Joy’ - 18” pink - salmon to red flowers, summer through fall, dries well.
‘Lynda Windsor’ - dk. purple leaves, red flowers, 15-20 “, loves a hot & dry spot.
‘Matrona’ - bluish leaves and clusters of red flowers.
sieboldii ‘Mediovariegatum’ - green and yellow compact to 8” tall.
‘Purple Emperor’ - 15” purple foliage and flowers, compact and upright plant.
‘Neon’ - l5-18”, lime green foliage with bright rose pink flowers.
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Sempervivum - ❍
Hens and Chicks. Easy to grow succulents ideal for rock gardens, edging, porch
boxes, and borders. Tolerates extremely dry soil. Grows 4” tall and spreads to 12”
wide. Nice mix of four different varieties.
Sidalcea - ❍ ◗ ✄
Miniature Hollyhock. False Mallow. This hardy plant will tolerate a wide range
of soils, only resenting being over watered.. Best grown in a mixed or herbaceous
border. Great as cut flowers. Cut back hard after first flush of blooms too encourage a second flush of blooms.
‘Little Princess’ - 15” satiny pink spikes on compact mound of foliage, good cut.
Sisyrinchium - ❍
Blue-eyed Grass. Beautiful blue flowers in spring on 6” plants are best suited for
rock gardens. Does very well grown in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained
soil in full sun.
‘Bellum Rocky Point’ - blue flowers on clusters of grassy foliage
Solidago - ❍ ◗ ✄
Goldenrod. This is a beautiful addition to the autumn garden. Very nice in combination with Asters and ornamental grasses. An excellent plant to brighten up
borders in the fall!! Solidago is best grown in full sun to part shade in average,
well-drained soil.
‘Fireworks’ - 3-4 foot tall, golden yellow flowers July through September.
‘Little Lemon’ - 8-10”, mid summer rebllom if pruned back.
Stachys - ❍
Lambs Ears, Woolly Betony, Hedge Nettle, Woundwort. Soft, woolly gray foliage
with the texture and shape of lamb’s ears. Noted for it’s foliage it is a great cultivar
for a handsomely uniform plant. Can be very attractive to bees and butterflies and
may need some protection from excessive moisture in winter.
‘Big Ears’ - 12-15” tall plants producing white blooms.
‘Helen von Stein’ - Big Ear variety, 12-15” tall, wooly silver foliage.
Stephanandra incisa - ●
This shade-loving dwarf has fern-like leaves and white flowers in the spring. The
foliage turns a brilliant reddish purple. Crispa seldom grows over 2 feet tall and 4
feet whide, making it a fine ground cover. Thrives in shade.
Stokesia - ❍ ✄
Stokes Aster. A wonderful plant for long lasting cut flowers. Best grown in a warm
spot in a herbaceous border in light, fertile, but well-drained soil in full sun. Liable
to rot in wet, damp, heavy soils. Provide twiggy support. Deadhead to improve
flowering.
’Honeysong Purple’ – 12” summer and fall large 4” royal purple flowers with
touch of red, attracts butterflies.
‘Peachies Pick’ - 18”, very large flowers, blooms later & last, good cut.
Tanacetum - ❍ ✄
Balsamita, Pyrethrum, Painted Daisy. Excellent as a cut flower with aromatic foliage, which when dried may be used in potpourri. Grow in well-drained, preferably sandy soil, that is not wet and heavy. Cut back as flowers fade to encourage
a second flowering.
‘Robinson Mix’ - are very hardy growing to 18” tall..
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Tiarella - ◗
Foamflower. Native of Tennessee, North Carolinas and Alabama growing in
shady ravines, and rocky woods, flowering in June and July. An attractive plant
for a cool sheltered position. Good for naturalizing in moist woodlands. Spreads
easily. Foliage is nice in fall.
‘Pink Sky Rocket’ - deeply cut foliage, pink to pale pink dense flowers.
Tradescantia - ●
Virginia Spiderwort. This little plant is a prolific bloomer with narrow, purple
veined foliage. Great as a border plant or for a naturalized shade area. Blooms
from late June to September. They can handle a wide range of growing conditions, thus making them very easy to grow. They do go dormant after blooming;
cut them back to the ground. Will grow back in the fall and may just bloom again!
‘Little Doll’ - 12-15” tall, summer through fall blooms, light blue flowers.
‘Red Grape’ - reddish purple blooms in mid-summer, 15-20” tall.
‘Zwanenburg Blue’ – 18-24” tall, very large dark blue flower.
Tricyrtis - ◗
Toad Lily. Woodland plant producing beautiful and unusual orchid-like flowers of
bluish purple color with white throats having red spots. Prefers light shade and
rich moist soil. Height 1-2 ft.
‘Albo Marginata’ - white flowers with pink antlers, 24” tall.
‘Samurai’ - pink and white blooms with crimson spots on variegated foliage, growing to 18” tal.l
Trollius- ❍ ◗ ✄
Globeflower. A clump-forming perennial which is a cousin to the buttercup. Does
best when grown in heavy, moist, fertile soil that does not dry out in full sun or
partial shade. Cut stems back hard after first bloom and fertilize well to encourage
a second bloom. Watch for powdery mildew.
‘Earliest of All’ - late spring, golden yellow flowers, nice as cut, 12-24” tall.
‘Orange Princess’ - orange flowers in late spring, 18-24” tall.
Verbascum - ❍
Mullein. Desirable for their stately habit and long blooming season, Verbascum,
does best in well-drained soil, in full sun. In more fertile soil, their growth will
need to be staked. Protect from winter moisture. This is a great container plant!
‘Caribbean Crush’ - 18-20”, orangey, peach-salmon spikes.
‘Jackie’ - 18” tall, buff-peach color.
Veronica - ❍ ◗ ✄
Speedwell. Dense narrow spikes of small flowers make fine cut flowers. Grow
border veronicas in fertile, loamy, but well-drained soil in full sun. Plant will tolerate part shade. Good for a mixed or herbaceous border.
‘Eveline’ – 22” tall, blooms mid summer, hot pink colored flowers.
‘Georgia Blue’ - 6-10”, blue & white flowers blooming spring through summer.
‘Royal Candles’ - 15-18” tall, deep violet-blue flowers in summer.
‘Sunny Border Blue’ – 24” tall, violet blue flowers 1993 Perennial of the year.
Veronicastrum - ❍ ◗ ✄
Culver’s Root. Imposing in stature, this stately, strong vertical and horizontal perennial is best suited to add height to the mixed summer border. Does well in
moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist soil in full sun or shade.
‘Roseum’ - pink blooms in early summer
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• Our Florist Department •
No matter the season there’s always a reason to experience the beauty of H.J.
Benken Florist & Greenhouses. Our breathtaking floral shop is in a constant state
of spring, each and every day of the year.
At H.J. Benken we recognize the seasons of life. Whether honoring a birth, or
mourning a death, celebrating lifes’ milestones or prettying up your home for the
holidays, we have an arrangement to suit the occasion.
Let us help you express the moment with our stunning selection of flowers. Of
course, beautiful bouquets are just a phone call away when time is tight. But if
you can visit the store, an H.J. Benken designer will guide you through our large
walk-in cooler, selecting stems and consulting on the endless possibilities. We offer
special pricing on flowers every day - buy two stems of one type and receive the
third stem of the same type absolutely free.
Create your own bouquet, or allow one of our talented designers to assist you.
Every bit as gifted as they are knowledgeable, our team is forever studying the
latest color and design trends. Their skill and creativity is the secret to our floral
shops’ success. Let them guide you in your selections, or turn them loose with
absolute confidence you’ll be happy with the results.
When flowers alone won’t do, browse the diverse selection of gifts in our retail
greenhouse and Gift Shop areas. From plush toys to gifts for baby, dried and silk
arrangements, or a gift certificate in any denomination, there is something for
every taste, every budget and every occasion, here.
The next time you think of flowers, think of us. For there’s always a reason, and a
season, we can help you celebrate.
There’s always a reason to Experience the Beauty of H.J. Benken.
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Garden Notes 2011
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Garden Notes 2011
Plainfield Road
Montgomery Road
Woodford Road
We are located just
one mile from the intersection
of Montgomery & Plainfield Road.
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From I-71 take the Red Bank Road Exit.
First light at the end of the exit, turn right onto Duck Creek Road.
First street on right, turn right onto Red Bank Road.
Follow to the top of the hill, first stop sign.
Turn right onto Woodford Road. Drive straight.
We are located at the bend of Woodford and Plainfield Roads.
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Benken Selections
April Hours
May Hours
Year Round Hours
Sundays • Vary with the Season
513-891-1040
www.benkens.com

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