Colesville Nursery`s Perennial Catalog

Colesville Nursery’s Perennial Catalog
2014
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Colesville Nursery would like to thank all of our customers for a successful year in 2013. For more than 30
years, we have been dedicated to supplying you with both new and unusual plant material as well as the landscape
mainstays. The perennial department’s inventory continues to increase in size and with that advantage we are
pleased to have the opportunity to grow for you quality plant material in larger numbers and varieties. Our
perennials are grown primarily in one gallon containers with tags providing detailed planting information and growth
characteristics. The majority of our culinary herbs will be grown predominately in 4” containers. Landscaping herbs
such as Lavender and Rosemary will continue to be provided in 1 gal containers during the spring season. If you
are interested in varieties not listed in our catalog please ask our staff about their availability; we often special order
specific plants and quantities to meet the needs of our customers. Plant prices are dependent upon the type of
account each customer has with Colesville, i.e. licensed business or retail purchaser; therefore, our pricing is best
obtained by visiting our website at www.colesvillenursery.com. At Colesville Nursery we understand the importance
of excellent customer service and quality perennials. Looking forward to seeing and hearing from everyone again!
Table of Contents
Perennials 4
Ornamental Grasses 37
Groundcovers 40
Bulbs 41
Lists 43
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PERENNIALS
Acanthus mollis — Bear’s Breech
Bold architectural plant that has large deeply cut foliage. White flower spikes with dark purple markings appear in late spring to early summer for 3-4 weeks.
Acanthus generally resent being moved so plant them in a spot where they will be happy. If you would like to multiply this plant, thrust a shovel into the base
of an established plant to cut through some of the roots in the fall and wait until spring to dig up the baby plants that are produced from this process. Prefers
part shade and well-drained soils, especially in winter. Nice cut flower. Grows 3-4 ft. tall x 3 ft. wide. Tender perennial. Mulch well in winter to prevent any
damage to flower buds during late spring frost. (Zones 7-10; Heat zones 12-1).
Achillea — Yarrow
Durable plants for full sun with fern-like evergreen foliage in shades of green or gray which are topped for 3 months by large clusters of tiny flowers in an
array of colors. Cutting plants back after bloom will produce fresh crowns of growth. We recommend deadheading regularly to maintain a neat appearance
and to prevent reseeding. Tolerant of poor or dry soils. After 3 years, the centers of your Achillea may die out indicating that it is time to divide your plants
the next spring or fall. All varieties can be used as cut or dried flowers. Deer resistant. (Zones 4-9; Heat Zones 9-2)
‘Moonshine’
Gray foliage with rich yellow flowers in June- Sept. Grows 18-24” tall.
‘Oertel’s Rose’
Bright orchid pink blooms that fade to white in June-Sept. Grows 12-24” tall.
‘Paprika’
A hybrid cross with red flowers and gold centers. Grows 18-24” tall.
‘Royal Tapestry’
Purple blooms with white centers in June-Sept. Grows 18-24” tall.
‘Saucy Seduction’
Fuchsia pink blooms, lightening to medium pink all summer. Grows 18-24” tall.
‘Strawberry Seduction’
Strawberry red blooms with a golden center on gray-green foliage all summer. Mature flowers turn buff
yellow. Grows 18-24” tall.
Aconitum — Monk’s Hood or Wolf’s Bane
Upright panicles of hood-like flowers top dark green delphinium-like foliage. Can bloom for up to two months. Prefers moist, fertile soils. Aconitum performs
best in partial shade to light shade, however, they will tolerate sun if adequate moisture is provided. Aconitum resent being transplanted so pick a spot where
they can be happy for quite some time. All parts of plant are poisonous if consumed by people or animals. Stunning cut flower. Pest, disease and deer
resistant. (Zones 3-8; Heat Zones 8-3)
x arendsii
Azure blue flowers in Sept.-Oct. Grows 3-4 ft. tall x 20” wide.
Henryi Spark’s Variety
Intense dark violet-blue Mid Summer blooms. Grows 52” tall. Z4-7
Acorus — Sweet Flag
See description under “Grasses”
Actea— Bugbane/Snakeroot
(previously known as cimicifuga, ) Beautiful plants for mid summer through late fall. The creamy to white bottle brush-like flowers are fragrant and repel
insects. After flowering, attractive lime green seed pods are formed. Plants prefer a moist and rich soil.
Simplex “White Pearl”
Pure white flowers, one of the last to bloom. Very fragrant. Grows 36” tall. Z3-7.
Agapanthus—Lily of the Nile
‘Midnight Blue’
Large dark blue flower heads above long and slender foliage bloom in late summer, lasting for 60 days.
Moist soil is crucial. Long lasting cut flowers. 36”
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Agastache
— Anise or Mexican Hyssop
Upright plants with green to gray fragrant foliage covered with abundant tubular flowers. Blooms June-Sept. and possibly into October. Plant in full sun to
partial shade with well-drained soils. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. (Zones 6-9; Heat Zones 12-5).
‘Apricot Surprise’
Vibrant peachy, apricot blooms all summer. Grows 18” tall.
‘Black Adder’
Smoky, violet blue flowers from July to frost. Tolerant of moist or dry soils. Grows
24-36” tall.
‘Blue Fortune’
Profuse long lasting, deep blue flower spikes, that appear from July to September. Fragrant foliage.
Prefers average to dry locations, and is a butterfly magnet.
‘Golden Jubilee’
Chartreuse Coleus-like foliage with blue bottlebrush flowers. Appreciates a little
afternoon shade to maintain foliage color. Grows 2-3 ft. tall.
ruprestris
Rosy orange flowers on fragrant silver foliage. Grows 2-3 ft. tall.
‘Nectar Grape’
‘Nectar Grapefruit’
‘Raspberry Summer’
‘Summer Glow’
Ajuga
Pastel purple. Compact and self branching, very floriferous. 18”. Z5-10
Light yellow. Compact and self branching, very floriferous. 18”. Z5-10.
Large, dark raspberry pink blooms and bright green foliage. 20”. Z6-9.
Yellow tubular blooms with darker calyxes. 20-25” x 18”. Z6-9.
— Bugleweed
See description under “Groundcovers”
Alchemilla mollis ‘Auslese’ — Lady’s Mantle
Light green, soft rounded foliage that holds and accents the morning dew. Sprays of small chartreuse yellow flowers grace this plant in June for 4-5 weeks.
Nice cut flower. Prefers part shade and moist conditions. If the heat of the summer has taken its toll on your lady’s mantle, cut back the foliage hard in
midsummer to promote the growth of a fresh crown. If desired, divide in early spring or fall. Grows 15” tall x 18-24” wide. (Zones 3-9; Heat Zones 8-1).
‘Thriller’
Large clusters of yellow flowers. 18” Z4
Allium
schoenoprasum ‘Chives’
tuberosum ‘Garlic Chives’
Foliage has a mild onion flavor. Edible lavender flowers appear in May. Full sun to
part shade. Grows 12-24” x 36”. (Zones 3-9; Heat Zones 9-1).
Mild onion and garlic flavor. Attractive white flower heads. Sun to part shade. Grows
18-24” tall. (Zones 3-9; Heat Zones 9-1).
Alstroemeria –Incan Lily
‘Mauve Majesty’
‘Inca Ice’
Mauve to rose pink flowers accented by dark speckling and a creamy yellow throat. Blooms May
through frost. Great cut flower. Full sun. 30”. Z6-9.
Apricot pink and creamy flowers. 20 flowers per cluster in mid to late summer. Grows 2-3’ tall.
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata ‘Elegans’ — Porcelain Berry Vine
Vigorous vine with variegated maple shaped or grape-leaf shaped foliage. Creamy white flowers are followed by ¼” porcelain blue berries. Fruiting is best
in full sun. Variegation is best in partial shade. Deciduous. Grows 10-25 ft. tall. (Zones 4-8).
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Amsonia — Blue Star Flower
Large plants with interesting foliage displaying a feathery texture and good fall color. Flower production and intensity of fall color increases with age.
Amsonias are low maintenance plants that are tolerant of poor soils and have no pest or disease problems. Amsonias never die out in the center or grow out of
bounds so they do not need to be divided unless you want to increase the number of plants in your garden. Plant in full sun or light dappled shade in moist but
well-drained soils.
hubrechtii
Steel blue flowers in May-June on finely divided foliage. Good gold fall color.
Tolerates dry sites. Grows 30-36” x 24-36”. (Zones 4-9; Heat Zones 9-3).
tabernaemontana
Flat green foliage turns golden yellow in the fall. Clump forming plant with light blue star-like flowers.
Blooms early to mid-spring and grows 36” tall. (Zone 4-9)
Dark blue buds open to much longer bloom time than other cultivars. (5wks+) 12-15” Z5.
‘Blue ice’
Anemone hupehensis or japonica — Chinese or Japanese Anemone (Fall Bloomers)
Partial shade plants needing amended soil and good drainage. Blooms in Aug-Oct. Fall blooming Anemones do not need to be divided but if you would like to
propagate by division, do so in early spring. Nice cut flowers. (Zones 4-8; Heat zones 9-3).
hybrida ‘Wild Swan’
Pure white blooms with a unique blue underside in late summer. Compact growing to 24” tall.
‘Honorine Jobert’
Single white flowers. Grows 36” tall.
‘Prince Henry’
(or ‘Prince Heinrich’) Double deep rose flowers. Grows 32” tall.
‘Queen Charlotte’
Semi-double, light pink flowers. Grows 36” tall.
‘September Charm’
Single pink flowers. Grows 30” tall.
x Whirlwind
Semi-double 4” white flowers with yellow center. Grows 38” tall. (Zone 4-8)
Aquilegia — Columbine
Woodland border plant requiring shade to part shade. Longer lived in organic, well-drained soils. The average life span of the parent plant is typically only 3
to 4 years but most varieties will self-seed. Blooms in May-June. Cut flower. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Deer resistant. In general, the spread on
most Columbines is about 12” wide. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 8-1)
‘Dorothy Rose’
Rose pink hose in hose blooms. Grows 24-30” tall.
‘Goldfinch’
Primrose yellow showy, large spurred flower on compact foliage. Grows 20-28” tall.
‘Mckana Hybrids’
Pastel mix. 24-30”. Z3-8.
‘Origami Mix’
3” spurred blooms in a mix of blue, pink, red, white and yellow. Grows 20” tall.
‘S. Biedermeier’
Pastel mix on compact bluish-green foliage. 20”. Z3-8.
‘Songbird Cardinal’
Dark red and white. 24” Z3-9.
‘Songbird Dove’
Large, pure white flowers.
‘Songbird Robin’
Rose and white flowers.
‘X. Sunshine’
Yellow. 24-28”. Z3-8
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Artemesia — Wormwood, Mugwort or Sagebrush
Beautiful evergreen silver foliage plants needing well-drained soils and full sun. Use in the garden to add texture and color contrast. Deer resistant. (Zones 38; Heat zones 9-1)
x ‘Powis Castle’
Soft, silver fern-like foliage with an upright mounding habit, holding up well in winter. Excellent
contrast with junipers and other shrubs. Grows 30” tall.
schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’
Compact, fern-like silver foliage. Grows 12” tall. (Zone 5-10)
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Aruncus dioicus — Goat’s Beard
This is a spectacular plant when given sufficient moisture, dappled shade, and plenty of room. Creamy white blooms appear in late spring. Grows 4-6’ tall.
Asarum — Wild Ginger
All species of this groundcover spread by rhizomes and prefer woodland conditions with moist, well-drained, acidic soils and shade to partial shade.
Generally, the brown urn shaped flowers on wild ginger are inconspicuous and hidden beneath the foliage. In mass, these tough but slow growing plants make
an exquisite textural statement. Although they never require division, this can be done in spring or early fall.
splendens
7” long glossy leaves with silver mottling. (Zones 5-8)
Asclepias — Butterfly Weed, Silkweed, Milkweed
incarnate ‘Ice Ballet’
tuberosa
Persistent white flowers on 3-5’ stems.
Tangerine-orange blooms appear June-Aug. Color intensity can vary by region, in some areas
the flowers are more reddish and in others more yellowish. Asclepias is late to break dormancy
so be patient in the spring. Grows 24” tall. (Zones 3-9)
Aster
Durable plants with profuse daisy type flowers in late summer through fall. Cut back once or twice in spring and early summer to keep plants compact and
dense. Be sure to deadhead these plants after an extended bloom period because they have been known to self-sow freely and their offspring is often inferior to
the parent plant. Provide Asters with adequate moisture during the month of August and avoid soggy winter soils. Divide clumps every two years or so in
spring and fall. Deer resistant. Nice cut flower and attracts butterflies. Full sun. (Zones 4-8; Heat zones 9-1)
ericoides ‘Snow Flurry’
Also known as ‘Prostrata.’ A low dense groundcover that is smothered with ½” single white flowers with
gold centers in September. Grows 6-8” tall.
laevis ‘Blue Bird’
1” Single violet-blue flowers with golden centers. Vase shaped habit and clean foliage. Tolerant of a
variety of soil types and moisture levels. Despite its size, this Aster does not require staking in full sun.
Grows 3-4ft tall.
lateriflorus ‘Lady in Black’
Deep burgundy foliage with tiny white daisies. Grows 2’ tall.
novae angliae ‘Alme Potschke’
Masses of hot pink flowers brighten the garden in late summer and fall. Grows 30-36” tall.
n. a. ‘Purple Dome’
This compact cultivar has a profusion of dark purple flowers. Grows 18” tall.
novi-belgii ‘Alert’
Bright rose red flowers in September. Grows 12-15” tall.
oblong. ‘Raydons Favorite’
Medium blue flowers top aromatic foliage in Sept-Oct. Grows 36” tall.
‘Woods Blue’
Light blue flowers with gold centers in Sept-Oct. Grows 10-15” tall.
‘Woods Pink’
Pink flowers with gold centers in Sept-Oct. Grows 8-12” tall.
‘Woods Purple’
Dark purple flowers with gold centers. Blooms for 4-6 weeks in Aug-Oct. Mildew resistant. Grows 8-12”
tall.
Astilbe — False Spirea
Striking shade plants with showy plumes. An excellent choice for mid to late summer color in a shady garden. Provide Astilbe with ample moisture and rich
soil. Most will tolerate sun if the soil stays moist. Excellent cut flower. Astilbe can generally go for 6 years before they need to be divided and this can be done
in either spring or fall. (Zones 4-8; Heat zones 8-2)
‘Astary White’
White blooms. Grows 24” x 24”.
arendsii ‘Amethyst’
Violet purple blooms in July-Aug. Tolerant of sun with ample moisture. Grows 20” x 25”.
arendsii ‘Bridal Veil’
White plumes in June. Grows 30” tall.
arendsii ‘Fanal’
Rosy-red plumes in June. Grows 24” tall.
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arendsii ‘Glow’ or ‘Glut’
chinensis ‘Pumila’
chinensis ‘Purpurkerze’
chinensis ‘Visions’
chinensis ‘Visions in Pink’
chinensis ‘Visions in Red’
japonica ‘Deutchland’
japonica ‘Mainz’
japonica ‘Montgomery’
japonica ‘Peach Blossom’
japonica ‘Red Sentinal’
japonica ‘Rheinland’
simplicifolia ‘Hennie Graafland’
simplicifolia ‘Sprite’
thunbergii ‘Ostrich Plume’
Chinensis ‘Visions in White’
Baptisia — False Indigo
Dark ruby red plumes with bronze foliage. Grows 22-30” tall.
Lilac-rose plumes in early summer. Drought tolerant. Grows 36-42” tall.
More unique variety. Blooms pink-purple in late summer. Grows 36-42” tall.
Raspberry-purple. Sun and drought tolerant. Grows 12-15’ tall.
Robust grower, drought tolerant and very hardy. Medium pink blooms in late summer. Grows 12-15” tall.
Deep red flowers appear late summer. Grows 12-15” tall.
White plumes in June. Grows 24” tall.
Lavender pink plumes in June-July. Grows 20” tall.
Dark red plumes in July. Red tinted foliage. Grows 20-24” tall.
Light pink plumes in June-July. Grows 20” tall.
Deep crimson red plumes in June-July. Grows 36” tall.
Early blooming large clear pink blooms. Vigorous and floriferous. Grows 24” tall.
Shiny dark green foliage with light pink plumes in July-Aug. Grows 18” tall.
Light pink flowers in Aug-Sept. Grows 10” tall.
Cascading salmon-pink plumes in July-Aug. Grows 35-40” tall.
Robust, beautiful foliage with strong white plumes. 16-18” tall.
Low maintenance deciduous plants with a shrub-like habit, blue-green foliage and sweet pea-shaped flowers in May-June. Attractive black seed pods provide
fall and winter interest. Baptisias typically take a few years to come into their full glory so give them some time to fill in. Baptisia is a good substitute for
Lupines which fail to do well in our hot climate. Excellent cut flower. Drought tolerant. Prefers rich soils and good drainage. Sun to partial shade. (Zones 3-9;
Heat zones 9-1)
australis
10-12” long indigo blue flowers. Grows 3-4ft tall x 3-4ft wide.
‘Purple Smoke’
Smokey violet flower spikes on dark stems. Grows 4 ½ ft tall. (Zones 5-9)
sphaerocarpa
Buttery yellow flowers on blue-green foliage. Grows 2-3 ft tall.
‘Twilight Prairie Blues’
Deep violet with lemon yellow keels. 3-4’ x 5’.
Belamcanda chinensis — Blackberry Lily
Showy 2” orange flowers with red speckles appear in July-Sept and are followed by ornamental black seed clusters. Blackberry lilies spread slowly from the
base by creeping underground rhizomes creating a large clump of well-spaced clusters. Divide in spring if desired. In rich soils, Belamcanda may need to be
staked. Prefers full sun. Grows 2-3ft tall x 2ft wide. (Zones5-9; Heat zones 9-5)
Bergenia
Big glossy leaves with white, pink or red blooms in April-May. Evergreen leaves turn a rich maroon color in winter. Bergenia can be a slow grower but can be
divided in spring if you want to propagate this plant. Prefers part shade but will tolerate sun if beds are deep and moist. (Zones 3-8; Heat zones 9-2)
‘Bressingham White’
White blooms. Grows 10-15” x 12-24” wide.
‘Bressingham Ruby’
Bright pink blooms. Grows 24” x 12-24” wide.
‘Winter Glow’
Dark pink flowers over clear green , leathery foliage. Leaves turn red/yellow in the fall. Grows 12” tall.
Bignonia — Cross Vine
Evergreen to semi-evergreen vine with 2” long reddish-orange tubular flowers. The flowers on Bignonia resemble the much weedier looking Campsis or
Trumpet Vine. Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil in full to part sun.
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Bletilla — Hardy Orchid
These woodland orchids thrive in partial shade and well-enriched soils. They prefer not to be divided for several years until the group is well established.
(Zones 5-9)
‘Striata’
Purple blooms on slightly variegated green and white foliage. Grows 18-24” tall.
Brunnera — Siberian Bugloss or Forget Me Not
Semi-shade or shade plants requiring moist, well-drained sites. Divide in spring or fall. Brunnera will self-sow in spots where they are happy. Variegated
forms do not come true from seed so they are best propagated by division. Deer resistant. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 9-3)
‘Alexander’s Great’
Giant clumps with bushel basket sized leaves. Grows 28” x 15”.
macrophylla
Large 8” green heart-shaped leaves with abundant small blue flower clusters in May-June. Grows 15” tall
x 18-24” wide.
m. ‘Jack Frost’
Large silver leaves with green veins displaying blue flowers in May-July. Grows 12” tall.
Campanula — Bellflower
A large group of plants with blue, white or pink star or bell shaped flowers. Generally, these plants are reliable and long lived in climates where the summers
are cooler. In climates where the summers are very warm, we recommend they be planted in partial shade with a deep organic mulch. Requires excellent
drainage. If desired, divide in spring or fall. Some varieties will self-sow. Nice cut flower. Sun to partial shade.
carpatica ‘Deep Blue Clips’
2” Blue flowers in June-Sept. Works well as an edger plant. Grows 6” x 8-12” wide. (Zones 2-9)
c. ‘White Clips’
Cup shaped, white flowers on dark green, compact foliage in late spring to late summer. Grows 8” tall.
persicifolia ‘Chettle Charm’
Creamy white bell shaped flowers edged in lavender-blue. Grows 3-4 feet tall. (Zone 3-8)
Pink Octopus
Japanese lantern buds open to striking octopus-like flowers. Tolerant of most soils. Grows 18” tall.
(Zone 5-9)
punctata ‘Cherry Bells’
Big, bright cherry-pink bells with reddish-purple spots inside are borne on erect stems. Excellent cut
flowers. Tends to spread more quickly than other punctatas. Prefers full sun and well-drained soils.
Blooms June-August. Grows 18-28” tall. (Zone 3-8)
Canna Lily—Indian Shot.
A great plant for the summer garden. They are not hardy in northern climates, but in zone 7 with good mulching they will survive the winter. Full sun.
Please call or check online for availability. Varieties vary from year to year.
Carex — Sedge
See description under “Grasses”
Certostigma — Plumbago or Leadwort
A tough, easy to grow groundcover for full sun or partial shade which blooms for about 2 months starting in mid to late summer. Plumbagos are late to break
dormancy in spring, they are a good choice for inter-planting with spring bulbs such as daffodils and tulips. In general, they prefer rich soils with plenty of
organic matter, however they will also thrive in poor or stony soils. What they will not tolerate is soggy soils, especially in winter. If desired, divide at any time
of the year. Plumbago spreads aggressively by underground stems. Plant in a root barrier if you are concerned about them traveling. Plumbago does not have
any serious disease or insect problems.
plumbaginoides
Durable groundcover for full hot sun or partial shade, coming into bloom in July with electric blue
flowers lasting into the fall. Red fall foliage. Drought tolerant. Grows 8-10” tall. (Zones 5-9)
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Chelone lyonii - Turtlehead
Showy late season bloomer for the shade garden. Tolerates sun with adequate moisture. Deciduous foliage is a deep green color with red stems. New growth
typically has a bronze tint. Tubular flowers appear in Aug-Sept. and last for 3-6 weeks or more. Turtlehead is generally an easy no-nonsense plant. Nice cut
flower. Needs moist soil conditions to maintain dark lustrous foliage. If desired, divide in spring or fall. Grows 24-30” tall x 18-24” wide. (Zones 3-9; heat
zones 9-3)
‘Glabra’
White flowers 2-4’ tall.
‘Hot Lips’
Pink flowers. 36-40” tall.
Clematis
Deciduous climbing vines for sunny locations with well-drained, alkaline soils. Mulching is recommended to keep the roots cool. (Zones 4-9)
‘Armandii’
Evergreen clematis with small 2-2 ½” fragrant white flowers in March-May. Leaves are 3-6” Long and
are dark glossy green. Grows 20ft tall. (Zone 7) (Pruning group 1)
‘Belle of Woking’
Fully double light blue rosette shaped flower, blooming May, June and September.
‘Chantilly’
Very pale pink flower with deep central bars. Lightly fragrant. Blooms May-August. Grows 4’ long.
‘Cardinal Wyszynski’
6-8” free flowering glowing crimson w/dark anthers. Blooms July—September.
‘Claire de Lune’
6-7” white suffused with pale lilac becoming darker at the edge. Blooms June—August.
‘Diamantina’
4-6” pom pom blue/purple double flowers for 4 weeks, repeating throughout the summer. Grows 7’.
‘Duchess of Edinburgh’
Rosette shaped double white w/yellow anthers. Blooms May, June and September.
‘Durandii’
4-6” Indigo blue flowers in July, August, and Sept. Grows 3-7ft tall. (Zones 5-9) (Pruning group 3)
‘Ernest Markham
4-5” Magenta red flowers in July, Aug and Sept. Vigorous. Grows 10-13ft tall. (Zones 3-9) (Pruning
group 2 or 3)
‘Elsa Spath’
Rich lavender with red anthers. Free flowering in June, July and Sept. Grows 6-7ft tall. (Pruning group 2)
‘H.F. Young’
6-8” Medium blue flowers with wide overlapping petals. Grows 6ft tall. (Pruning group 2)
‘Henryi’
6-8” Pure white flowers in June and Sept. Grows 10ft tall. (Pruning group 2)
‘Jackmanii’
Most profuse blooming dark purple clematis. A great plant for associating with roses or perennials. 4”
Purple flowers with some space between the petals, blooming in June, July and Sept. Grows 10ft tall.
(Pruning group 3)
‘Josephine’
Double pink flowers with a darker bar. Inner petals are lilac with a pink bar. Outer
petals fall away as flower matures giving a pompom effect. Blooms June-August.
‘Killian Donahue’
Early flowers open ruby red fading to brilliant fuchsia and orchid at the edge. Repeat bloomer.
montana ‘Rubens’
Color varies from light pink to deep rose, Vanilla fragrance. Grows 26ft tall. (Pruning group 1)
‘Multi’Blue’
Very dark blue to purple double blooms that are 4-5” wide. Blooms early summer and again in late
summer through fall. One of the best double blooming clematis. (Pruning group 2)
‘Niobe’
Ruby red flowers in June, Aug and Sept. Grows 8-10ft tall. (Pruning group 2 or 3, a hard pruning results
in loss of early flowers)
paniculata ‘Sweet Autumn’
Vigorous grower with small fragrant white flowers in August-Sept. Grows 10-16ft tall. (Zones 7-9)
‘Pink Champagne’
5” deep rosy-pink free flowering compact plant. Blooms May, June, August and September.
‘Rhapsody’
Free flowering w/stunning sapphire blue petals which deepen w/age. Blooms July—September.
‘Roguchi’
2” bell shaped flowers are intense deep blue/purple w/lighter blue petals. Fragrant. Blooms
June—September.
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‘Rosemoor’
‘Sunset’
Rose colored large flowers, reddish purple w/yellow anthers. Long bloom time of May—Sept.
Dark velvet red 5-7” flowers with purple edges blooming continuously from May throughout Sept.
‘The President’
6-8” Deep purple flowers in June-Sept. Continuous bloomer. Does not fade in the sun. Grows 10ft tall.
(Pruning group 2)
‘Westerplatte’
4-5” Rich velvety red petals and dark red anthers. Free flowering. Blooms late June to early Autumn.
(Pruning group 2 or 3)
Convallaria majalis — Lily of the Valley
Traditional shade groundcover for a cool location with well-drained, humus-rich, moist soils. Fragrant white bell-shaped flowers emerge in April-May for
about 2-3 weeks. A prized cut flower for small bouquets. Occasionally, the flowers are followed by green berries which turn a brilliant red in the fall. In hot or
dry conditions, the leaves will turn yellow and look tattered at the tips. Cut back or mow to the ground if severe drought causes your Lily of the Valley to
become more of an eye-sore than an asset. If desired, divide this fast spreading groundcover in spring or in fall. Use a weed barrier if you are concerned about
the spread. All parts of Convallaria are poisonous. Grows 6-8” tall x 12” wide. (Zones 1-8; Heat zones 9-1)
Coreopsis — Tickseed
Drought tolerant daisies for full sun. Coreopsis flower abundantly all summer if deadheaded regularly. Nice cut flowers. Attracts butterflies and is deer
resistant. (Zones3-9; Heat zones 9-1)
‘Nana’
Golden flowers on compact grower in spring. Grows to 10” tall.
grandiflora ‘Baby Sun’
Golden yellow blooms. Grows 15-20” tall.
Grandiflors ‘Early Sunrise’
Profuse 2” double yellow. Good rebloomer, prolific seeder, clumper, evergreen. 18”
‘Limerock Dream’
24” orange/pink flowers.
r. ‘Limerock Passion’
An introduction from Blooms of Bressingham with rose pink flowers. Probably needs good winter
drainage. Grows 18-24” tall. (Zones 7-9) Propagation prohibited.
r. ‘Limerock Ruby’
Blood red to ruby flowers on fine thread-like foliage. Grows 18-22” x x32-36”. Propagation prohibited.
‘Red Shift’
Blooms begin yellow and then red “bleeds” causing the shift of colors. Grows to 18”.
‘Ruby Frost’
Deep ruby red edged w/frosty white. 26” x 28”.
‘Sienna Sunset’
Orange spring blooms fading to salmon. 14-30” x 18”.
r. ‘Sweet Dreams’
White petals with a raspberry base surrounding a yellow center. Flower size is a third larger than the
species. A vigorous grower with attractive mounding habit. Grows 18-24” x 24”.
verticillata ‘Crème Brulee’
A more vigorous version of ‘Moonbeam’ with larger flowers that occur all along the stem rather than just
on top giving the plant an overall fuller appearance. Grows 18-24” tall. (Zones 5-8) Propagation
prohibited.
Coreopsis continued…
v. ‘Moonbeam’
v. ‘Zagreb’
Fine thread-like foliage with pale yellow flowers blooming all summer and into fall. A standard in the
trade for hardiness and durability. Spreads easily, mixing and mingling with surrounding plant material.
Grows 18” x 24-30”.
Fine thread-like foliage with deep golden yellow blooms. Grows 12-18” tall.
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Crocosmia
A nice cut flower with tropical appeal. Prefers full sun and well-drained soils. (Zones 5-9; Heat zones 12-7)
‘Lucifer’
Brilliant flame red flowers in July-Aug. Grows 36-42” tall.
‘George Davidson’
Beautiful yellow flowers in July—Aug. Grows 28”.
Delosperma — Ice Plant
Can be used in rock gardens as a groundcover or at the edge of a container planting. If desired, divide anytime from spring through fall. Extremely drought
tolerant. Requires full sun and well-drained soils. (Zones 6-10; Heat zones 12-1)
cooperi
Succulent green leaves with vibrant hot pink daisy-type flowers from early summer through first frost in
fall. 6-8” tall.
‘Firespinner’
Orange, magenta and purple star shaped flowers from spring to frost. Grows 4” tall.
‘Moonstone’
Stark white, pinwheel like blooms from spring to fall. Grows 4-6” tall.
nubigenum
Orange-yellow hardy ice plant, blooms early summer to frost. Grows 6-8” tall.
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‘Red Mountain’
Bright red blooms through early summer, turning crimson purple. 6”. Z5-8.
Dianthus
Most varieties are mat-forming evergreen groundcovers. Performs best in well-drained soils under full sun conditions but will tolerate partial shade. Trim
back across foliage blades after blooming to keep plants dense and full. Very heat tolerant. Fragrant. Nice cut flower. Deer resistant. (Zones 3-8; Heat zones
9-1)
A. “Frosty Fire’
Double blooms of brilliant red above grassy blue green foliage. Repeat blooms w/deadheading.
Grows 6-9” x 9”.
gratiaonpolitanus ‘Bath’s Pink’
Blue green foliage with single light pink fringed blooms in spring. Grows 12” tall.
g. ‘Firewitch’
Spreading, low growing form with blue foliage and magenta blooms. ‘Firewitch’ blooms profusely in
spring and sporadically throughout the summer and into fall. Grows 6-8” tall.
‘Pixie’
Fast growing pink w/darker pink eye growing to 12”.
‘Starburst’
Double cherry red blooms with pink striping in mid summer. Grows to 8” tall.
Dicentra — Bleeding Heart
Classic shade to partial shade plants needing improved, well-drained soils. Pendulous flowers attract hummingbirds to the garden.
(Zones 3-9; Heat zones 10-1)
eximia
Wild or Fringed bleeding Heart. Rose-pink flowers in May-Sept. Foliage is deeply cut and fern-like and
looks good throughout the summer. Grows 8-18” tall x 12-18” wide.
f. ‘Bacchanal’
Red flowers atop dark green foliage. This variety has a longer blooming season than most varieties.
Grows 12” tall. (Zone 3-9)
‘Luxuriant’
Fern like foliage with reddish pink spring blooms in the spring and summer. Sun and heat tolerant. Does
not go dormant with adequate moisture. Grows 12-15” tall.
x ‘King of Hearts’
Lacy blue gray foliage with reddish-pink colored blooms all summer. Grows 10-12” tall.
spectabilis
Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart. Showy spring bloomer. Pink and white heart-shaped flowers in May and
June. This plant essentially goes dormant in summer. Grows 30” tall x 24-48” wide.
s. ‘Alba’
White blooming version of spectabilis. Grows 26” tall x 24-48” wide.
S. ‘Gold Heart’
Gold foliage w/pink flowers. 24”
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Digitalis — Foxglove
An old fashion favorite with spikes of tubular flowers for sun to part-shade gardens and for naturalizing. Well-drained soils are a must. Attracts butterflies.
Excellent cut flowers. Biennial and perennial forms are found in the trade. If desired, divide the perennial foxgloves in spring or fall.
(Zone 4-9; Heat zones 8-1)
‘Dalmation Mix’
A mix of cream, apricot, purple, white and lavender blooms with spotted throats. Blooms the first year!
Grows 24-36” tall.
‘Foxy’ hybrids
Soft mixture of pastel shades. Each plant blooms only one color though within the variety plants can
bloom yellow, purple, pink and white. Plants are deer resistant and attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Blooms May-June and grows 24-36” tall. (Zones 3-8)
grandiflora ambigua
A perennial foxglove with pale yellow flowers. Blooms June-July. Grows 2-3’ x
12-18”.
mertonensis
“Strawberry Foxglove” is a perennial foxglove with dusty rose colored blooms in June.
Grows 36” x 24”.
Echinacea — Coneflower
Durable plants for mixed borders or large mass plantings which bloom for 6 plus weeks from mid-summer to early fall. Long lasting cut flower. Attracts
butterflies and the dried cones provide food for the birds during the winter. Deer resistant. Tolerates full sun to light shade and well-drained soils. Echinacea
will perform well in poor or rich soils. Once established, these plants are drought resistant. If desired, divide in spring or fall. (Zones 3-8; Heat zones 12-1)
‘Cheyenne Spirit’
A color mix of red, orange, magenta, gold and white. Grows 22-30” tall.
‘Double Decker’
Rosy pink flowers that produce a second layer of petals on top of the cone, usually yr. 2 35” (Z4-9)
‘Green Jewel’
A new Echinacea, this variety has shorter petals than most. The flowers are chartreuse. The bloom season
begins in mid summer and continues through the fall. They are very drought tolerant .20-24” (Zone 3-9)
‘Harvest Moon’
Soft orange petals surround brilliant deep orange cones held upright on sturdy stems. Petals fade to
creamy yellow. Grows 24-30” tall. (Zones 4-9)
‘Hot Papaya’
The first orange Echinacea w/double blooms. Papaya orange petals surround a deep orange full double
center. Deep green leaves, stems have maroon coloring. 30” Z5-9.
‘Marmalade’
Two toned tangerine and orange double blooms. Grows 26-30” tall.
‘Pink Double Delight’
Double pink blooms on sturdy stems good for cutting. 24”.
‘Solar Flare’
Beautiful electric kool-aid red! Grow 24-30”.
‘Sunrise’
Single citron yellow petals similar to the color of ‘Coreopsis Moonbeam’. The central cone starts out
green and then widens and turns gold as it ages. Blossoms are rose scented with slightly reflexed petals.
Excellent branching and a vigorous growth habit. Grows 30-36” tall.
‘Sundown’
A vibrant orange blossom with a prominent brown central cone. Wide petals overlap and are slightly
reflexed giving the blossoms a full substantial presence. Excellent branching and a vigorous growth
habit. Grows 24-30” tall.
‘Tomato Soup’
Warm tomato red 5” blooms that last until frost. 27-32” x 32”.
‘Pow Wow White’
Large white blooms. Grows 20” tall.
‘Pow Wow Wildberry’
Large, dark pink flowers. Grows 20” tall.
p. ‘Kim’s Knee High’
Dwarf form with clear pink flowers with reflexed petals. Grows 18-24” tall. (Zones 3-8) Propagation
prohibited.
p. ‘Magnus’
Large, dark pink flowers tinged with red. Grows 36” tall x 24” wide.
‘Virgin’
Large, fragrant, pure white flowers with a striking green cone and double ray petals. Grows 20-24” tall.
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Epimedium — Barrenwort or Bishop’s Hats
Great groundcover for shade or semi-shade in woodland settings. Slow to establish but worth the wait. A three season plant with red tinged spring foliage,
small delicate flowers in April-May for 2-3 weeks and good fall color. Ideally, Epimediums like light to partial shade with cool moist roots. However, they will
tolerate sun or deep shade and dry or acidic conditions which is typically found under pine trees and other conifers. Some varieties are evergreen and some
are deciduous. This long-lived perennial makes an excellent companion plant for daffodils and tulips. If desired, divide in spring or fall. Deer and rabbit
resistant. No major insects or disease problems. (Zones 5-9; Heat zones 8-1)
alpinum ‘Rubrum’
Rich red flowers, red and yellow foliage in fall. Grows 8-12” tall.
‘Frohnleiten’
Deep yellow flowers over bronze new growth foliage. 15”.
grandiflorum
White flowers. Grows 13” tall.
grandiflorum ‘Lilafee’
Lilac flowers. Clump forming. Grows 8” tall.
x versicolor ‘Sulphureum’
Yellow flowers. Grows 10-12” tall.
y. ‘Roseum’
Pink flowers. Grows 8-12” tall.
Eryngium — Sea Holly
Sea hollies tolerate poor, dry soil conditions, including high salt levels, although they also prosper in normal garden soil. In areas of warm nights, the blue
color never really occurs, because the intensity of color is dependent on the persistence of cool nights. To divide simply dig up the new sports that are
produced around the base, propagation by seed is extremely difficult.
‘Big Blue’
Blue flowers. 24-36”.
‘Blue Hobbit’
A dwarf sea holly growing to only 2’ tall.
Eucomis comosa — Pineapple Lily
‘Freckles’
‘Oakhurst’
A dwarf clumping eucomis with spotted leaves, wavy margins and rose red flowers. Grows 14” tall.
Dark purple strap-like foliage with purple pineapple-like flowers in July. A showy plant with a tropical
feel. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Nice cut flower. Grows 24-32” x 20”. (Zones 7-10)
Euonymous fortunei var. coloratus — Purple Winter Creeper
See description under “Groundcovers”
Eupatorium — Joe-Pye Weed or Hardy Ageratum
Eupatoriums are adaptable to wet or average soil conditions. Purple, pink and white forms bloom for 4-8 weeks or more in late summer to fall. Powdery
mildew may be a problem in fall if soil is too dry. Cut your plants down to the ground if this happens. If desired, divide in early spring or fall. Sun to part
shade. Deer resistant. (Zones 4-9; Heat zones 9-1)
dubium ‘Little Joe’
Large mauve flowers with a compact and upright habit. Grows 3-4’ tall. (Zones 5-9) Propagation
prohibited.
maculatum ‘Gateway’
A compact form of “Joe Pye Weed”. Large mauve-pink flower clustered on dark stems. Moisture loving
and attractive to butterflies. A nice companion plant for ornamental grasses. Grows up to 5’ tall.
perfoliatum
Native. White, flat topped flowers on deep green foliage in the late summer to early fall. Tolerates wet
or dry conditions. Grows 3-4’ tall.
rugosum ‘Chocolate’
Dark purple to chocolate colored leaves with white flowers in late summer to fall. Grows 36-48” tall.
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Euphorbia — Spurge
A large group of upright or mounding plants which may be may deciduous or evergreen, clump-forming or aggressive groundcovers and which may be annual,
biennial, or perennial. All of the perennial varieties we carry have fabulous textural interest and chartreuse to orange bracts surrounding tiny flowers.
Euphorbia’s generally prefer full sun or light shade and poor to ordinary soil that is on the dry side. You can lift and divide clumps if necessary but stem
cuttings in mid-summer would a better way to propagate these plants. Some varieties self-sow abundantly so deadhead after blooming. All Euphorbia’s ooze a
milky white sap when stems are cut or broken which may irritate the skin. These plants are rarely bothered by disease or pest and are deer resistant.
amygdaloides var. robbiae
Handsome, dark evergreen leaves offset by cinnamon red stems with panicles of chartreuse bracts in
spring. Full sun to partial shade. Makes an excellent groundcover for shade. Grows 24” x 24”. (Zones
5-7)
‘Ascot Rainbow’
Foliage is pink, green, white and yellow w/yellow blooms. 24”
‘Blackbird’
Deep velvety-purple foliage. Compact, shrub-like growth habit. Yellowish flower bracts cover the plant
through late spring. Evergreen. Grows 32” tall. (Zone 6-9)
‘First Blush’
White and green foliage w/pink edges in spring and fall. Gold flowers fading to cream. 12-18”.
‘Glacier Blue’
Cream and blue foliage. Evergreen. 18 x 18”.
‘Tiny Tim’
Compact tiny silver green leaves topped in midsummer w/acid green blooms tinged w/dark red. Long
bloomtime. Evergreen. 10—15”.
Ferns
Useful plants for the shade border. Very easily combined with Hosta, Astilbe, and Dicentra. Many are evergreen, others offer a wide range of colorful foliage.
All perform best in moist, organic conditions.
‘Arborvitae’
Selaginella involvens. Lush fronds resembling an arborvitae. Nice groundcover for moist, shady
locations. Semi-evergreen to deciduous. Spreads rapidly by rhizomes. More tolerant of sun than many
other ferns. Grows 12-14” tall. (Zones 5-10)
‘Autumn’
Dryopteris erythrosora. Evergreen with new growth showing a pink copper shading and naturing to an
olive green. A great show of color on a durable vigorous plant. If desired, divide in spring or fall. Grows
24” x 24”. (Zones 5-9)
‘Christmas’
Polystichum acrostichoides. Native evergreen with dark green foliage. Unlike other ferns, Polystichums
do not like soggy soils. The best choice is a rich loamy soil with good drainage. If desired, divide
multiple crowns in spring. Grows 18” tall x 12” wide. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 8-1)
‘Cinnamon’
Osmunda cinnamonea. Pale green fronds in spring with rusty bronze flowering parts in the summer and
golden fall color. A deciduous fern with an upright to vase shaped habit. To multiply ferns in this genus,
divide well established plants in spring or fall once multiple crowns have formed. Likes acidic, moist
soils. Grows 3-5’ tall x 3’ wide. (Zones 3-10; Heat zones 9-1)
‘Dre’s Dagger’
Athyrium filix-femina (Victorian Lady). Thin deep green crested fronds that are usually crisscrossed.
Grow in shade or morning sun in rich soil. Grows 18” x 18” tall. (Zones 4-9)
‘Hayscented’
Dennstaedtia punctilobulea. Erect, apple green fronds. Colonizes. Native. Deciduous. Smells like
freshly mown hay. Grows 12-30” x 24”.
‘Ghost’
Athyrium. A sterile cross between the Lady and Japanese Painted Fern. A strong, tall growing fern which
brings a ghostly gray-green accent color to the garden. Grows 30-36” tall. (Zones 3-8)
‘Japanese Painted’
Athyrium niponicum pictum. A deciduous fern with striking silver-gray fronds with burgundy markings.
Try it with other purple foliaged plants. Responds well to a mid-season trimming of old growth. Performs
better in light shade than deep shade. Grows 18” tall x 12” wide. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 8-2)
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‘Lady’
‘Mexican Male’
‘New York’
‘Ostrich’
‘Royal ’
‘Sensitive’
‘Tassel’
Athyrium filix-femina. Deciduous fern with lacy light green finely textured fronds. Avoid the temptation
to remove old fronds once frost has hit. It is better to save this task till spring so they can protect the
plant’s crown from drying winter winds. If desired, dig up mature plants in spring and divide into
separate crowns. Consider planting with dark green plants such as Asarum or Helleborus to accentuate
Lady Fern’s light green color. Grows 12-24” tall x 24” wide. (Zones 4-8)
Dryopteris pseudo-felix-mas. Slightly arching green fronds that love moist, well drained soil. Evergreen.
Grows 48” x 48”.
Thelypteris noveboracensis. Light green tapering fronds. Colonizes. Deciduous. Native. Grows 12-30”.
Matteuccia struthiopteris. Broad, plumy fronds with a vase shaped habit. Prefers moist cool locations.
Deciduous. Grows 28-60” tall. (Zones 2-7)
Osmunda regalis. Large erect light green fronds with leaf segments resembling the leaves of the ash tree.
Deciduous. Prefers moist to wet soils and can be grown in soils that are wet the majority of the time. I
Onoclea sensibilis. Broad green fronds that colonize. Sun tolerant with adequate moisture. Deciduous.
Native. Grows 24-36” tall. (Zones 3-8)
Polystichum polyblepharum. Evergreen dark green shiny fronds. Unlike other ferns, Polystichums do not
like soggy soils. The best choice is a rich loamy soil with good drainage. If desired, divide plants with
multiple crowns in spring. Grows 18-24” tall. (Zones 5-9)
Festuca — Blue Fescue
See description under “Grasses”
Gaillardia — Blanket Flower
Heat tolerant native for full sun or light shade. Typically these daisies will bloom for 10 weeks or more. Does best in light well-drained soils. Trim back old
crowns to increase the production of new growth and to encourage rebloom. Nice cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Evergreen. Drought tolerant. Divide these
short-lived plants every 2 to 3 years in spring or fall to maintain your planting. (Zones 2-9; Heat zones 12-1)
aristata ‘Oranges & Lemons’
Large peachy-orange flowers with yellow tips and a gold cone. Blue green foliage and an improved
upright habit. Grows 22-26” tall. (Zones 6-10)
‘Arizona Sun’
4” single mahogany red flowers w/yellow edges. 9” Z3-8.
‘Mesa Yellow’
Bright yellow blooms. Grows to 16-18”.
Galium odoratum — Sweet Woodruff
A dainty groundcover for the shade. Galium emerges in the spring with whorled green leaves; small white flowers appear in April-May. Generally likes shade
to partial shade but will tolerate sun. Needs moist, well-drained and slightly acidic soils. Galium will tolerate dry soils but this may cause them to go dormant
during particularly dry periods. A great groundcover to use under shrubs and for naturalizing. Can tolerate some light foot traffic. Deer resistant. Grows 710” tall x 3’ wide. (Zones 4-8; Heat zones 8-1)
Gaultheria procumbens — Wintergreen, Teaberry, Checkerberry
Slow growing evergreen groundcover with white flowers in spring which are followed by red edible berries in mid-summer and lasting until the following
spring. Shade to partial shade. Prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soils, but will tolerate dry woodland conditions. Grows 2-4” tall. Plant on 1 foot centers.
(Zones 3-8; Heat zones 8-1) Limited availability.
Gaura — Wandflower
Exceptionally long blooming (3 plus months) perennials with dainty flowers on airy stalks. Drought, heat and humidity tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Nice cut
flower. Prefers full sun with well-drained, alkaline soils. Do not spoil Gaura with overly rich soils or they will flop in midsummer. If desired, divide in spring
or fall being careful not to break the tap root of the mother plant. Gaura does self-seed abundantly so prune back to promote fresh bloom and to keep Gaura
from spreading throughout the garden. (Zones 5-9; Heat zones 9-2)
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lindheimeri ‘Blushing Butterflies’
A sister of ‘Siskiyou Pink’ with a more compact habit and pink flowers. Grows 18” tall. Propagation
prohibited.
Wine red buds open to rose pink flowers with white stamens. Darker foliage. Grows 30” tall x 2-3’ wide.
Heavy white blooming full plant. 24—36” x 36”.
Blush white flowers in June-Oct. Grows 36” tall x 2-3’ wide.
l. ‘Siskiyou Pink’
L. ‘Snow Fountains’
l. ‘Whirling Butterflies’
Geranium — Hardy Geranium or Crane’s Bill
Hardy “species” of geraniums. Flowers and foliage add color to garden year round. Cleaning plants promotes rebloom. Geraniums are one of those
perennials that take 2 growing seasons to really take off and be fully appreciated. Prefers morning sun and deep afternoon shade or bright shade in our climate
and moist, well-drained soils that are rich in organic matter. Division in spring or fall is the most popular method of propagation. Deer resistant.
cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’
Semi-evergreen to evergreen foliage with reddish fall color. Flowers are white with a touch of pink
blooming throughout the summer, usually starting in May. Grows 8” x 18”. (Zones 4-9; Heat zones 8-2)
‘Dilys’
A cross between sanguineum and procurrens. Red-purple flowers from early summer through frost.
Strong grower. Grows 10-12” tall. (Zones 5-8)
‘Johnson’s Blue’
Bright vivid blue flowers beginning in June. Deciduous. Prune back harshly in mid-summer to encourage
the growth of a fresh crown. Grows 15” x 24”. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 8-1)
‘Rozanne’
Large 2 ½” violet blue flowers that bloom from mid-June to October. Red fall color. Grows 18-20” tall.
maculatum
Native geranium. Pink to lilac blooms in the spring. Grows 18-24” tall.
m.’Espresso’
Chocolate foliage w/lavender flowers. 14-16”. Z3-9.
sanguineum ‘Album’
Small deeply cut green leaves with excellent fall color. Blooms throughout the summer, white with pink
veins. Grows 12-18” tall. (Zone 4-8)
s. ‘New Hampshire’
Deep magenta flowers in June-Sept. Grows 16” x 24”. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 8-1)
s. var. ‘Striatum’
a.k.a. Lancastriense. Pale pink flowers with red veins. Heat and drought tolerant. Evergreen. Grows 8-10”
x 36”. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 8-1)
Geum — Avens
All species require good drainage, ample moisture, and some protection from full afternoon sun. Heavy flowering takes place for about four weeks in late
spring and early summer and intermittently until fall. Plant in partial shade and keep uniformly moist.
‘Flames of Passion’
Bright red orange flowers with wine red stems in April and May on compact green foliage. Grows 1215” tall.
‘Totally Tangerine’
A robust grower with tall, strong stems and loads of apricot to tangerine blooms. Foliage makes a mound
of 14”.
Hakonechloa — Japanese Forest Grass
See description under “Grasses”
Heaths and Heathers
A large group of plants known as Erica and Calluna respectively. Heaths/Ericas provide much needed color in the winter months. Typically we carry a white
and a pink variety. Heathers/Calluna bloom in early summer in shades of white, pink and purple. Some of the Heathers that we carry also have interesting
foliage color in the winter. In our climate, it is best to plant Heaths and Heathers in an area which receives some sun but not intense sun (i.e. the northeast side
of a house). It is critical that these plants receive adequate moisture throughout the year.
Hedera — Ivy
See description under “Groundcovers”
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Helenium — Sneezeweed
Heleniums are known for their extended bloom time. They resemble Helianthus (sunflowers) or a cross between Coreopsis and Rudbeckia and typically bloom
for 6 to 10 weeks. They tolerate cold weather and moist conditions. Gardeners in the South should cut these plants back hard in mid-July to encourage
branching and to increase the number of blooms. Divide plants every 4 years to increase vigor. Tall varieties may need staking. Most varieties grow 3-5’ tall
and spread 18-36” wide. The unfortunate common name “Sneezeweed” comes from the use of this plants dried petals to treat hay-fever by native North
Americans. Prefers full sun and moist heavy soils. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 8-1)
‘Canary’
‘Double Trouble’
‘Gold Series’
‘Red Jewel’
Helianthus — Perennial Sunflower
Bright canary yellow flower. Grows 3’ tall. (Zones 4-9)
Double yellow flowers with frilly petals in mid summer to early fall. Native. Grows 30” tall.
Golden yellow daisy-like flowers. 36” Z3-8.
Red and orange flowers in mid summer to early fall. Grows 30-36” tall.
Plant in full sun in average to moist soils. Divide in spring or fall every 3-4 years. Attracts birds and butterflies.
‘Lemon Queen’
Intense light yellow 2-3” flowers from July to September. Plant in full sun and do not “spoil” it with too
much fertilizer or excessive water. Grows 4-6’ tall x 2-3’ wide. (Zones 5-9; Heat zones 8-1)
‘Sunshine Daydream’
Double Yellow growing 4-5’. Z5-9.
Heliopsis — False Sunflower
Heliopsis differ from sunflowers in that they are shorter and bloom in mid-summer. Generally, they prefer full sun and well-drained soils. Fertilize sparingly
and divide every 2 to 3 years. Plants typically grow 3-6’ tall and 2-4’ wide. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 10-1)
‘Summer Sun’
Large bright yellow single daisy-like flowers over serrated foliage. 36”. Z4-9.
‘Tuscan Sun’
Native. Compact plant with golden yellow blooms on deep green foliage in mid to late summer. Grows
24-36” tall.
Helleborus
— Lenten Rose
Late winter to early spring blooms with long lasting bell shaped flowers. Evergreen foliage. They need rich soil conditions and light shade. Trim back old
foliage in the winter to promote fresh growth. Keep in mind that these plants are slow to establish, but are worth the wait. Tolerates summer drought but does
not tolerate wet feet at any time of the year. (Zones 4-9; Heat zones 9-1)
argutifolius ‘Corsican Hellebore’
Small pale green flowers in Jan.–June on dark green serrated foliage. A wonderful textural plant.
Tolerates drought. Grows 30” x 30”.
‘Ballerina Ruffles’
A Winter Thrillers variety of double pink. Grows 18-24” tall.
‘Brandywine’
This orientalis hybrid includes double and anemone type flowers as well as beautiful dark reds, spotted
pinks, picotees and apricot flowers. Grows 12-18” tall.
foetidus ‘Stinking Hellebore’
(Bear’s Foot Hellebore) Pale green blooms in winter on dark green leather leaves. Grows 18-24” x 18”.
‘Pink Knot Selection’
This strain boasts a full range of colors including whites, yellows, pinks and picotees. Grows 12-18” tall.
‘Golden Lotus’
Golden lotus like flowers. Many of these double yellows will have red edges and some will have red
streaking on the backs. 12x24” Z5-8.
Purple flowers growing to 20”. Z5-8.
‘Grape Galaxy’
‘Green Gambler’
Single apple green flowers with some burgundy spotting. Grows 18-22”.
‘Harlequin Gem’
Double flowered plants w/complex colors. The inside color contrasting w/the outside. The inside can
be streaked w/red, green or yellow, the outside is black or purple. 12x24”. Z5-8.
Niger breed. Large outfacing cream centered whit flowers over vigorous shiny blue tinged foliage.
‘Honeyhill Joy’
Late winter blooms for 2 months. 18x24”. Z6-9.
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‘Mango Magic’
‘Peppermint Ruffles’
‘Pink Fizz’
‘Pink Frost’
‘Pink Parachutes’
‘Red Racer’
‘Spring Promise Sally’
‘Winter Thrillers Mix’
Hemerocallis — Daylily
A Winter Thrillers variety that blooms a single creamy apricot flower. Grows 18-24”.
Ruffled peppermint colored blooms. 12x24”. Z5-8.
A Winter Thrillers variety that blooms 3” single white with fuschia speckles. Grows 18-24”.
Pink flowers mature to a red over silvery foliage with red stems and veins. Grows 14”.
All plants bloom dark pink. 20”. Z5-8.
All plants bloom burgundy red. 24”. Z5-8.
Milky white flowers spotted with burgundy. Grows 18” tall.
Large 3” flowers that are single and double mixed, as well as color mixed. Grows 18-24”.
Grown for durability, loved for great spring foliage and summer bloom. Equally suited for residential and commercial settings. Most plants prefer full sun but
many are beautiful in bright partial shade. Highly drought tolerant once established. If desired, divide in early spring or fall. (Zones 3-10; Heat zones 9-1)
‘Barbara Mitchell’
Light pink. 20”. Repeat bloomer.
‘Barbary Corsair’
3” purple flowers in mid summer. Repeat bloomer. Grows 30” tall.
‘Catherine Woodbury’
5” Fragrant light orchid pink with a green throat, mid-season bloomer. Grows 30” tall. Repeat bloomer.
‘Chance Encounter’
Raspberry w/yellow throat. 25”. Repeat bloomer.
‘Cherry Cheeks’
6” Vibrant rose with a yellow-green throat. Grows 28” tall.
‘Chicago Apache’
5” red flowers in mid summer. Grows 27” tall.
‘Crimson Red’
Bright red. 34”. Repeat bloomer.
‘Daring Deception’
Overlapped pink petals with a dark purple center and edge. Grows 24” tall and blooms early to mid
summer. Repeat bloomer.
‘Double Love’
Peachie pink. 26”. Repeat bloomer.
‘Elizabeth Salter’
Coral pink with ruffled edges. Grows 24” tall. Mid-season bloomer. Repeat bloomer.
‘Entrapment’
Lavender w/yellow throat. 24”. Repeat bloomer.
‘Erin Lea’
Golden yellow, frilly blooms. Repeat bloomer. Grows 24” tall.
‘Fairy Tale Pink’
Ruffled coral-pink. Repeat bloomer. Grows 24” tall.
‘Forty Second Street’
Double, pastel peach flowers with a bright rose colored eye. Grows 24” tall. Semi-evergreen foliage.
Repeat blooms during mid summer months.
‘Gentle Shepard’
5” Near white blooms fade to white. Grows 30-39” tall.
‘Gordon Biggs’
4” Ruffled raspberry flowers with a deep reddish eye-zone and a green throat blooming in June-July.
Grows 24” tall.
‘Grape Magic’
Purple blooms top broad foliage. Grows 24-30” tall.
‘Happy Returns’
Fragrant 3’ lemon yellow repeat bloomer. Grows 18-20” tall.
‘Hyperion’
Fragrant 5” clear yellow mid-season bloomer. Grows 40” tall.
‘Highland Lord’
Nice red. 24”.
‘Joan Senior’
6” Ruffled near white blooms with lime green throats. Repeat bloomer with evergreen foliage. Grows 25”
‘Little Maggie’
3.5” rose flowers with a burgundy eye in early summer. Repeat bloomer. Grows 12” tall.
‘Mauna Loa’
Orange-gold with a very slight red edge. Grows 22” tall.
‘Mini Pearl’
3” pink blooms in early to mid summer. Repeat bloomer. Grows 16” tall.
‘Night of Passion’
Dark burgundy flower with a yellow throat. Narrow reflexed petals. Grows 32” tall. Early-mid bloomer.
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‘Pardon Me’
‘Purple d’ Oro’
‘Rosy Returns’
‘Royal Braid’
‘Ruby Stella’
‘Scottish Fantasy’
‘Siloam Peony Display’
‘Stella d’ Oro’
‘Stardust’
‘Strawberry Candy’
‘Tuscawilla Tigress’
‘The Jury’s Out’
Heuchera — Coral Bells or Alumroot
2 ¾” Fragrant dark red with a yellow throat. Repeat bloomer. Grows 18” tall. Rich deep purple
rebloomer. Grows 24” tall.
Reddish purple version of the ‘Stella d’ Oro.’ Grows 16” tall.
Rosy pink flowers with darker venation and a yellow throat. Early season, repeat bloomer. Grows 16”
tall.
5” Fragrant lavender blooms with a silver edge and royal-purple braid and eye-zone above a green throat.
Semi-evergreen foliage. Repeat bloomer. Grows 25” tall.
Wine red w/yellow throat. 18”. Repeat bloomer.
Large, fragrant, roe pink flowers with a yellow/lime throat in mid to late summer. Repeat bloomer. 28”.
Double peach. 18”. Repeat bloomer.
Fragrant 3” golden yellow repeat bloomer. A standard in the trade, used in small groups or in mass
plantings. Grows 12-20” tall.
Lavender w/yellow throat. 26”. Repeat bloomer.
Deep pink flowers with a yellow throat. Mid-season bloomer, repeater. Grows 26” tall.
7 ¼” Orange flowers with gold midribs and a darker orange eye. Repeat bloomer.. Grows 25” tall.
60+ buds per scape, yellow, trumpet shaped flowers in mid to late summer. Grows 26” tall.
Great plants for light shade needing rich, moist, well-drained soils. Although these pants do well in heavy shade, leaf colors are more vibrant with two to three
hours of direct sun. Drought tolerant once established. Generally, these evergreen plants have heart-shaped or lobed maple-like leaves and form rounded
mounds of foliage with stalks of airy flowers which despite their size, hummingbirds love. Deer resistant. Divide in spring or fall every 3-4 years. (Zones 4-9;
Heat zones 8-1)
‘Autumn Leaves’
Truly a 4 season plant. Mid-sized leaves of red in the spring, taupe in the summer, and ruby red in the
fall. V. blood helps w/heat and humidity. 8x18”. Z4-9.
‘Amethyst Mist’
Amethyst colored foliage with a silver overlay. Grows 9-26” x 17.”
‘Berry Smoothie’
Bold round leaves emerge in spring the color of a berry smoothie. Metallic rose pink leaves with Villosa
and H. Americana blood, so heat tolerance is a given. 18x20”. Z4-9.
‘Black Beauty’
This heuchera is similar to Obsidian in color but differs by having ruffled leaves. Grows 10” tall.
‘Blackberry Ice’
Villosa blood. Iridescent purple leaves with black veining. Foliage develops a luminescent pewter
overlay in summer. Flowers are cream with reddish scapes. 12” x 26”. A Proven Winners variety.
‘Black Out’
Villosa blood. Dark black foliage w/cream colored flowers. 12”. Z4-9.
‘Cajun Fire’
Plants change color with the seasons: Red in spring, black in summer, and maroon in fall. V. blood.
9x18”. Z4-9.
‘Caramel’
Villosa blood. Orange with burgundy underside. Very fast growing. 12-18”. Z4-9.
‘Citronelle’
Villosa blood. Chartreuse foliage, prefers heavier shade and moisture. 12-18”. Z4-9.
‘Delta Dawn’
Large round leaves w/red centers in the spring and fall. In summer its red veins are prominent. Gold
lime leaf color highlights the venation. V. blood. 8x14”. Z4-9.
‘Electra’
Shocking blood red veins electrify the golden leaves. The red venation stays while the leaf changes
from yellow in spring to chartreuse in summer and fall and tan in winter. V. Blood. 8x12”. Z4-9.
‘Fire Alarm’
Super vigorous thick leather red, red leaves pile up into a delightful mound. Changes color throughout
the season. V. Blood. 9x14”. Z4-9.
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‘Galaxy’
‘Georgia Peach’
‘Green Spice’
‘Hercules’
‘Marvelous Marble’
‘Midnight Bayou’
‘Midnight Rose’
‘Miracle’
‘Obsidian’
‘Paprika’
‘Palace Purple’
‘Pistache’
‘Plum Pudding’
‘Silver Scrolls’
‘Southern Comfort’
‘Stormy Seas’
Villosa blood. Larger leaf than Midnight Rose, bright red leaves with pink spots. The red gets darker
with age and the pink gets lighter.
Bred for heat and humidity tolerance. In spring, large peach colored leaves w/a showy silver overlay.
Color intensifies to rose purple w/ a decorative frosted veil in fall and winter. V. blood. 14x24”. Z4-9.
Beautiful green leaved Heuchera with silver overlay and beet red venation. This plant is semi-evergreen
with small cream colored flowers in May-July. Deer resistant and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
Grows 10” tall. (Zones 3-8)
Light green w/white variegated leaves and red blooms. 18x18”. Z4-9.
Marbled green and white foliage w/red veins. 9-15”. Z4-9.
Large maple-like leaves of purple w/black veins and light pink flowers. The leaf color changes w/the
season from red purple to silvered purple. V. blood. 11x28”. Z4-9.
Shiny pink spotted black leaves and a vigorous rounded habit. The spotted new leaves enlarge and
brighten before lightening to cream. V. Blood. 10x24”. Z4-9.
Chartreuse spring foliage, changing to a spattered reddish purple in the center. Mature foliage becomes
Brick red with bright chartreuse to gold edges and silvered undersides. 18 x 18”. V. blood.
Black foliage. Grows 10-24” x 16.” Propagation prohibited.
Large warm, glowing cherry coral foliage. Much tropical appeal. V. blood. 8x12”. Z4-9.
Purple leaves with insignificant whitish blooms. Contrasts well with green foliage in the shade garden.
Grows 18-24” tall.
Villosa blood. Chartreuse w/scalloped leaf. Prefers heavier shade and water. 9-12”. Z4-9.
Shimmering plum purple foliage with a tight habit. Grows 8-26” x 16.”
Lavender foliage w/silver veins. Very nice. 12x15”. Z4-9.
Huge cinnamon peach leaves and a lush habit. Creamy white flowers late summer. Color changes from
Cinnamon peach to burnished copper to amber. V. blood. 14x22”. Z4-9.
Ruffled foliage with an appliqué of silver, lavender, pewter and charcoal gray. Extremely vigorous.
Grows 18-36” x 36.”
Heucherella — Foamy Bells
A hybrid between Heuchera and Tiarella. All forms listed are sterile and thus are profuse and repeat bloomers with starry, intermediate flowers. Prefers
partial shade. (Zones 4-9; Heat zones 9-1)
‘Dayglow Pink’
Brilliant pink flower stalks over cut leaves with a chocolate colored inlay. Good winter color. Grows 716” x 14.” Propagation prohibited.
‘Golden Zebra’
Bright yellow feathery leaves boldly marked with dark red. Nice bronzing with first frost. 8x15”. Z4-9.
‘Redstone Falls’
The first ground cover heucherella!. Mounding then sending out trailing stems and spreading low. Warm
autumn colors in the foliage with dark veins. Great in containers or mixed beds. Vigorous, V. blood.
Can trail over 3 feet! 10x36”. Z4-9.
‘Solar Eclipse’
Leaves of red brown bordered in lime green combine with a beautiful habit. 10x16”. Z4-9.
‘Sunrise Falls’
Another trailing heucherella with lovely chartreuse lobed leaves w/deep crimson markings. Will trail up
to 2 feet. Can tolerate full sun! 7x30”. Z4-9.
‘Sweet Tea’
Spring leaves like cinnamon stars. Big, palmately cut, darkening in the summer and lightening again in
the fall. V. blood. 20x28”. Z4-9.
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Hibiscus
Vigorous and robust, these large-leaved and large-flowered plants emerge late in the spring and flower from early to middle summer. Plants require full sun
and good air circulation for disease suppression. Soil conditions should be well-draining but consistently moist. (Zones 4-10)
moscheutos ‘Blue River II’
Bears clear white flowers with no eye, up to 10” across. The deep green foliage bears a hint of blue. An
excellent long flowering, vigorous selection. Grows 48-60” tall.
m. ‘Heartthrob’
Dark red, 8-10” wide flowers in mid to late summer. Grows 4’ tall.
m. ‘Lady Baltimore’
Probably the best known hybrid, producing 6-9” wide, deep pink, slightly ruffled flowers with red
centers. Plants generally grow 4-6ft tall.
m. ‘Kopper King’
Gigantic flowers up to 12” wide are white with a red eye that bleeds out through the veins. The petals are
slightly ruffled and overlap. Maple-like, coppery-red leaves. Grows 3-4’ tall. (Zones 4-9)
m. ‘Turn of the Century’
bicolored dark red/light pink flowers alternating like the spokes on a wheel. Grows 6-8’ tall.
Hosta — Plantain Lily
The basic element in many shade gardens. Easy long-lived plants, tolerant of adverse soil conditions and the heaviest of shade. This group includes plants that
reach four feet tall to dwarf varieties barely inches tall. These plants, grown primarily for their showy leaves in a range of colors, also produce summer blooms
on tall stalks in white and shades of purple. Large growing types can be used as single specimens, smaller varieties can be planted in mass. If desired, divide in
early spring or late fall. Approximate sizes given represent foliage height, not bloom height. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 8-1)
‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’
Dark blue green, seer suckered leaves with a unique cup shape. White flowers. Slug resistant. Grows
18” x 22”.
‘August Moon’
Large, yellow heart shaped and puckered leaves. Near white to lavender flowers. Gold color is generally
better with some sun. Grows 20” x 30.”
‘Aurea Marginata’
Green leaves with a golden margin. Lavender flowers. Grows 18” tall. Light shade to sun.
‘Blue Angel’
Huge, heavily textured blue leaves. Long lasting white flowers. Grows 30-36” tall. Light to full shade.
‘Blueberry Muffin’
Puckered blue foliage, mauve petioles and scapes with lavender flowers. Grows 14” x 18”.
‘Blue Cadet’
Dwarf blue form with heart shaped leaves. Lavender flowers. Grows 15” x 22.” Dappled to full shade.
‘Blue Mouse Ears’
Dwarf blue with rounded leaves like ears. 8”.
‘Bressingham Blue’
Big blue ruffled leaves with white flowers. (Elegans group) Grows 32” tall. Light to full shade.
‘Broad Band’
Wide clumps of heart shaped leaves with an extra wide creamy yellow margin and a dark green center.
Near white flowers. Grows 23” x 31”.
‘Empress Wu’
The largest known hosta in commerce. Huge thick dark green, deeply veined leaves form a massive
upright clump. Pale reddish violet flowers. 3-4’ x 4’.
‘Fragrant Bouquet’
Broad leaves with pointed tips are light apple green with pale yellow margins. Vigorous. Large, fragrant
near white flowers. 20x36”.
‘Francee’
Dark green heart shaped leaves with a narrow pure white margin. Lavender flowers. Grows 18-24” x 36.”
‘Frances Williams’
Large heavily textured blue-green heart-shaped leaves with gold margins. Near white to lavender flowers.
Grows to 24-30” x 36.” Full shade.
‘Gold Standard’
Chartreuse-green to bright golden yellow leaves with a deep green margin and lavender flowers. While
this is one of the most popular Hostas, the site needs to be selected carefully – with too much sun the
leaves may burn; not enough and they may turn green. Requires moist soils. Grows 20” x 36.”
‘Golden Tiara’
Small groundcover type Hosta, increases quickly. Green leaves with a creamy yellow margin. Lavender
flowers. Grows 8-15” x 24.” Dappled shade.
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‘Great Expectations’
‘Guacamole’
‘Hadspen Blue’
‘Halcyon’
‘Iris Luck’
‘June’
‘Krossa Regal’
‘Liberty’
‘Love Pat’
‘Night Before Christmas’
‘Patriot’
‘Pizazz’
‘Plantaginea’
‘Rainbow’s End’
‘Royal Standard’
‘Sieboldiana Elegans’
‘Stained Glass’
‘Strip Tease’
‘Sum & Substance’
Large twisted and folded variegated leaves – light chartreuse to cream centers and irregular blue/green
margins. Giant white flowers. Slow to establish, sometimes taking up to five years to assume their full
potential, but worth the wait. Grows 20-25” tall. Light shade.
Wide apple green margins on yellow leaves. Large white flowers. (A reversed sport of ‘Fragrant
Bouquet’) Grows 24” tall. Light shade to sun.
Long lasting blue color. Pale lavender flowers. Grows 14” x 18”.
Thick lance to heart shaped blue-green leaves. Good blue color into late summer. Lavender to nearly
white flowers. (Tardiana group) Grows 20” x 40.”
A vigorous grower with glossy dark green, rippled leaves and fragrant lavender flowers. Grows 18” x
45”.
Golden leaves with a blue-green margin and lavender flowers. Excellent substance with some puckering.
(Tardiana group – a gold centered sport of Halcyon) Requires some sun to achieve good golden color in
spring. Tends to darken during the growing season. Grows 15-20” x 24.”
Lance shaped blue-gray leaves with lavender flowers. Young plants are vase shaped but with age become
more spreading. Grows 30” x 36.” Light to full shade.
Wide, jetting, yellow margins which lighten to creamy white. Great slug resistance. 26x40”
Large, cupped and deeply puckered, heart shaped glaucous blue leaves. Pale lavender to nearly white
flowers. (Tokudama group) Grows 24” x 24.” Light to full shade.
Huge, dark green leaves with striking cream to white centers and pale lavender flowers. Grows 18” x 34”
Strongly variegated Hosta with wide white margins on heart shaped leaves and lavender flowers. Holds
variegation all season long. A striking white edge Hosta. (A sport of ‘Francee’) Grows 14-20” x 24.”
Prefers light to full shade but will tolerate some sun.
Frosted blue heart shaped leaves with wavy creamy-white margins. Near white flowers in mid-summer.
Grows 12-18” x 18” wide. Light to full shade.
Large heart shaped light green shiny leaves with large fragrant white blooms. Tolerates some sun. Grows
18” x 36.”
Glossy dark-green thick foliage, golden center. Lilac flowers on remarkable red flower stem. 10”.
Narrow heart shaped light to medium green leaves with white, slightly fragrant flowers. Will tolerate
some sun if there is adequate moisture, Grows 24” tall.
The most popular blue Hosta. Heavy texture with large rounded leaves. Grows 24” x 36.” Shade to sun.
Golden yellow leaves with dark green edges, large white flowers. Fragrant. Grows 24” tall.
Unique white strip between dark green margins and a gold center. Flower is pale violet. Grows 20” x
30”.
Large chartreuse to green glossy leaves. Large grower. Light orchid flowers. Excellent for brightening a
dark garden corner. More sun tolerant than others. Grows 30” tall.
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Hypericum — St. John’s Wort
“Hypericum” comes from the Greek words, `hyper’ (over) and `eikon’ (picture), because it was hung above pictures to ward off evil spirits. The common name
was based on the belief that the potency of its healing powers was increased by smoking it in fires kindled on the eve of St. John’s Day, June 24, in rites that go
back to antiquity.
androsaemum ‘Albury Purple’
A handsome cultivar with a burgundy hue to the foliage and yellow flowers in May. Semi-evergreen.
Showy red berries in summer. Not as tolerant of heat as some varieties. Flowers on new wood. Full sun to
partial shade. Grows 24-30” tall. (Zones 5-7; Heat zones 7-5)
calycinum
Attractive semi-evergreen groundcover with 2-3” yellow flowers. Flowers on old wood. Plant in partial
shade with moisture retentive soil. Grows 15-18” tall. (Zones 5-7; Heat zones 7-5)
‘Hypearls Jacqueline’
Pointed berries start out yellow-orange and age to deep red. Vigorous green foliage and small yellow
flowers begin in July. 28”.
Iberis — Candytuft
Old fashioned evergreen with lacy white flowers in April-May often used as an edger. Shear after blooming for best appearance. Can be severely cut back at
least every other year to ensure that they do not get leggy. Avoid pruning in the fall or spring bloom may be sacrificed. Mulch well in the fall. Prefers full sun
and well-drained soils. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 9-5)
‘Alexander’s White’
Tends to rebloom in the fall. 8-10” tall.
s. ‘Snowflake’
Short and dense, Grows 8-10” x 18.”
Imperata
— Japanese Blood Grass
See description under “Grasses”
Iris cristata
Dwarf native deciduous woodland plant making a great groundcover for partial to heavy shade. Flourishes with some morning sun. Spreads easily in moist
conditions. Blooms in May. Divide in early spring while still dormant or after flowering. Grows 6” x 12-15.” (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 10-1)
‘cristata’
Blue blooms.
‘Powder Blue Giant’
Huskier and more vigorous than the species with 3” delicate light blue flowers and golden crests.
‘Tennessee White’
White blooms.
Iris ensata — Japanese Iris
These plants perform well in acidic, organic-rich soils with ample moisture during the growing season. Foliage remains strong all season. Blooms are
generally large and wide and appear in June-July. The spread is usually 18-24” wide. Partial shade or full sun. (Zones 4-9)
‘Gracieuse’
Large white flowers with a soft purple blush and darker purple edge. Grows 28-36” tall.
‘Imperial Magic’
Purple flowers with white speckles. Grows 32” tall.
‘Mt. Fuji’
Large, pure white flowers. Grows 32” tall.
‘Pink Lady’
Large pink flowers. July bloomer. Grows 30-36” tall.
‘Royal Robes’
Dark purple flowers with a yellow eye. Grows 32” tall.
‘Variegata’
Blue to purple flowers with white variegated leaves. Grows 36” tall.
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Iris Germanica — Bearded Iris
Prefers full sun and well-drained soils with a neutral ph. Blooms early summer. Some reblooming varieties available. Drought tolerant. Divide in early spring
while still dormant or after flowering. (Zones 3-10; Heat zones 9-1)
‘Again and Again’
Yellow blooms in mid summer. Reblooms. Grows 36” tall.
‘Autumn Circus’
White flowers with violet peppering in early summer. Reblooms. Grows 34” tall.
‘Batik’
Purple flowers with irregular spatterings of white in mid summer. Grows 26” tall.
‘Best Bet’
Two-toned blue flowers. Early summer bloomer. Grows 30-40” tall. Repeat bloomer.
‘Beverly Sills’
Coral-pink flowers. Mid season bloomer. Grows 35” tall.
‘Breakers’
Medium blue flowers with blue beards. Reblooms – late spring and early fall. Grows 36” tall.
‘Champagne Elegance’
White and apricot flowers in early to mid summer. Grows 34” tall.
‘Feed Back’
Ruffled blue violet flowers with a yellow beard in early to mid summer. Reblooms, fragrant. Grows 36”.
‘Fortunate Son’
Ruffled deep ruby red flowers with a blue beard in early to mid summer. Grows 37” tall.
‘Harvest Memories’
Bright gold. Reblooms – early and late summer. Grows 38” tall.
‘Hemstitched’
White flowers with a purple edge in early to mid summer. Reblooms. Grows 32” tall.
‘Immortality’
‘Jurassic Park’
‘Raptor Red’
‘Superstition’
‘Victoria Falls’
‘Violet Turner’
‘War Chief’
Pure white with lemon beards. Reblooms – early and late summer. Grows 30” tall.
Yellow and lavender/purple flowers. Early-mid season. 36”.
Ruffled bicolor red flowers with a yellow beard in early to mid summer. Grows 34” tall.
Near black flowers, one of the darkest flowers in the perennial trade. Midseason. 34”
Light blue flowers. Early-late bloomer. Repeat bloomer. 40”.
Violet purple flowers. Early-mid season. 30”.
Burgundy-red flowers blooming in early to mid spring. Grows 37” tall. Not a repeat bloomer but does
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Iris Louisiana
Tall narrow foliage with flat elegant flowers. Generally they prefer full sun and lots of water but will tolerate average soils where ample water can be provided
during the dry summer months. (Zones 4-9)
‘Anne Chowning’
Deep pink flowers with yellow throats. Grows 28-36” tall.
‘Black Gamecock’
Deep purple flowers. Grows 30” tall.
‘Jack Attack’
Wine purple flowers with strong yellow signals. Spectacular variety due to strong coloring and ruffled
texture. Attractive foliage. Likes hot climates. 35”
Iris pallida — Sweet Iris
Requires well-drained soils. Full sun is preferred but partial shade is tolerated.
‘albo variegata’
‘Aureomarginata’
Iris pseudacorus — Yellow Flag Iris
White and cream streaking on blue green leaves with fragrant lilac flowers in early to mid
summer. Grows 24-36” x 24.” (Zones 4-9; Heat zones 9-1)
Yellow and green variegation with a fragrant lavender blue bloom. Grows 24” tall.
This iris is best used where roots are submerged in water or at least constantly moist but will grow well in drier areas if supplemental water is given during
periods of drought. Bright yellow blossoms in early summer. To keep growth in check, you may want to plant within a root barrier. Grows 24-42” tall. (Zones
5-9)
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Iris sibirica — Siberian Iris
Wonderful garden iris performing well in moist conditions and full sun to bright part-shade. Vertical blades of dark green are retained all season. Siberian Iris
typically bloom May or June and are composed of flaring to drooping falls and narrow, upright standards. The spread on these plants is usually about 2 ft
wide. Only divide when it appears that your clump lacks vigor – they generally resent being disturbed and may take a year to look their best. It is best to divide
in late summer or fall but it can be done in spring as well. )Zones 3-9; Heat zones 9-1)
‘Butter and Sugar’
Buttery yellow falls and clean white standards. Grows 24-28” tall.
‘Caesar’s Brother’
A classic, dark velvety violet blooms. Grows 36” tall.
‘Pink Haze’
Lavender pink flowers with a narrow white edge. Grows 30-36” ysll.
‘Ruffled Velvet’
Violet wine color. Grows 28” tall.
‘Silver Edge’
Blue with a white edge. Grows 28” tall.
‘Snow Queen’
Milky white blooms. Grows 30-32” tall.
‘Sparkling Rose’
Wine. 30-32”.
Kniphofia — Red Hot poker or Torch Lily
Stiff yucca-like foliage with bottlebrush-like flower spikes in red, orange, yellow and/or white. In general, kniphofias prefer moist boggy conditions in summer
and well-drained soils in winter. Plant in sun to partial shade. Divide in spring only if necessary. Attracts hummingbirds. Kniphofias have long lasting cut
flowers. (Zones 5-9; Heat zones 9-1)
‘First Sunrise’
Florescent orange flowers from early to late summer. Grows 30-36” tall.
‘Mango Popsicle’
Mango orange blooms all summer to fall on grass like foliage. Drought tolerant. Grows 18” x 30”.
Lamiastrum (or Lamium galeobdolon) — Yellow Arch Angel
‘Herman’s Pride’
Beautiful foliage has silver markings between green veins with yellow flowers in spring and summer. A
great groundcover for shade or partial shade. Deciduous. Grows 9-15” x 18.” (Zones 4-8; Heat zones 9-1)
Lamium — Spotted Dead Nettle
Excellent groundcover or border plant for partial shade to shaded areas. Deadhead or mow your Lamiums to promote rebloom. Prefers evenly moist, welldrained soils. (Zones 3-8; Heat zones 8-1)
maculatum ‘Anne Greenaway’
Green leaves edged in gold with lavender mauve flowers in spring. Grows 6-8”.
m. ‘Beacon Silver’
Silvery leaves with a green edge and pink spring flowers. Grows 8”.
m. ‘Purple Dragon’
Unusually large, deep purple snapdragon-type flowers over bright silver foliage. Grows 4-8” tall. (Zones
4-8) Propagation prohibited.
Lantana
Aromatic flower clusters are a great attractant for butterflies and birds. Very drought tolerant and long blooming, the verbenas grown in our perennial
department are hardy for Zones 7-10.
‘Chapel Hill Gold’
Gold flowers on spreading foliage.
‘Miss Huff’
Pink, yellow and orange blooms from summer to frost.
‘Mozelle’
Lavender, pink and yellow blooms from summer to frost.
Lavandula — Lavender
These drought tolerant plants require well-drained soils and full sun. Blooms July-Sept. Fragrant evergreen foliage and flowers. Resist the urge to prune back
flower stalks and foliage until after the last chance of frost to protect these tender plants in winter.
angustifolia ‘Hidcote’
Deep purple blooms on compact silver foliage. Excellent edger plant. Grows 12” tall.
a.‘Munstead’
Lavender-blue blooms on silver foliage. Often used for dried flower arrangements. Grows 15”-18” tall.
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x intermedia ‘Grosso’
x intermedia ‘Provence’
Dense purple flowers on tall stems. Grayish-green foliage is highly disease resistant. Prized for its oil.
Grows 16” tall. (Zone 5)
This lavender is a taller selection that is suited to our climate and is more rot resistant than many
cultivars. ‘Provence’ has spiky blue flowers in July-August over silver foliage. Grows 18-24” tall.
Leucanthemum or Chrysanthemum superbum — Shasta Daisy
Daisy flowers on mounds of dark green fleshy leaves. Plants benefit from a heavy shearing after blooming in order to induce a second bloom for late summer
or early fall. Long lasting cut flower. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Divide every 3-4 years in spring or fall. Shasta daisies typically do not tolerate
wet winter soils. Drought tolerant. Full sun to partial shade. (Zone 4-9; Heat zone 12-1)
‘‘Becky’
3” Wide single white flowers with yellow centers in June-July and again in August-Sept. Heat tolerant.
Grows 36-40” tall x 40” wide. Robust habit makes this Shasta daisy a winner in the South.
‘Little Princess’
Huge, showy pure white, single flowers atop compact, bushy mounds of foliage. Grows 12” tall. (Zones
5-9)
‘Snowcap’
Snow white single daisies on compact mounds of dark green foliage. 12—15”. Z5-9.
Liatris — Gayfeather or Blazing Star
Showy vertical spikes top grass-like foliage in July-Sept. and bloom for 6-8 weeks. A nice flower to use in cut flower arrangements. While this plant is not
aggressive, it may self-sow in open sunny spaces. Liatris will grow I full sun or light shade in just about any kind of soil. However, they may require staking if
the soil is very rich. If desired, divide in spring. Attracts butterflies. Drought tolerant. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 9-2)
s. ‘Kobold’
Rose lavender flowers. Grows 24-48” tall x 18-24” wide.
S. ‘Alba’
White flowers. 24” x 24”.
Ligularia
Tall bold foliaged plants with large dark green leaves for shady, moist (but not soggy) conditions. Avoid sites with any afternoon sun because the thin broad
leaves lose a lot moisture through transpiration and will wilt rather quickly. In most cases wilted ligularia will recuperate once the sun goes down. The long
lived plants rarely need to be divided, but this can be done in the spring if desired. Also makes a nice cut flower.
‘Desdemona’
Round, purple green leaves with bright golden flowers. Grows 30-36” tall.
‘Little Rocket’
A dwarf variety with heart shaped serrated leaves and bright yellow flowers. Grows 36-40” tall.
Lilium — Hardy Garden Lily
Exotic blooms in a wide range of colors. These plants flourish in sun or partial shade with moist well-drained soils. Asiatic lilies are the earliest to flower and
have smaller leaves than the oriental lilies. Feed occasionally. Oriental lilies generally have very fragrant flowers and larger more succulent leaves.
asiatic
Assorted varieties.
orientalis ‘Casa Blanca’
Pure white blooms. Grows 41” tall.
O. ‘Golden Stargazer’
First yellow oriental lily. Large fragrant golden-yellow flowers with tiny red speckle in the center. 44”
Lobelia — Cardinal Flower
Tolerates moist to well-drained locations and full sun to partial shade. These narrow upright plants are best used in plantings of three or more. In general, they
bloom in mid-summer for 3 weeks or more. Lobelias are short lived so they must be divided or replaced every two to three years in either spring or fall.
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. (Zones 4-9)
‘Black Truffle’
Maroon to black foliage with brilliant red blooms. Grows 3-4’ tall.
‘cardinalis’
Fire red flower spikes with green lanceolate foliage. This plant has a distinct upright habit and is excellent
for moist locations. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and swallowtails. Blooms from July-Sept. Grows
3-4ft tall. (Zones 3-9)
‘Siphilitica’
Spikes of large blue 1” flowers. Self seeds. 30-36”.
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Lonicera — Honeysuckle
Vigorous vines for vertical spaces. Ideal for fences and porch rails. Attracts hummingbirds. Needs full sun for best flowering. (Zones 4-9; Heat zones 9-1)
s. ‘Blanche Sandman’
Tubular coral red flowers from May to frost. Grows 10-20ft tall.
‘Halliana’
Whitish yellow blooms.
s. ‘John Clayton’
Best yellow flowering sempervirens with a more dense, compact habit and blue-green foliage. Fragrant.
Blooms April- October. Tolerates shade but blooms more profusely in full sun. Grows 10-20ft tall.
‘Major Wheeler’
Red flowers.
Lysimachia — Creeping Jenny
nummularia ‘Aurea’
A creeping groundcover with bright golden leaves. Good for shade or semi-shade. Small yellow flowers
in June. Effective even in winter. Creeping Jenny makes a useful groundcover by streams, pools or other
wet areas. A wonderful accent in container plantings. Requires some sunlight to maintain its golden color.
Grows 2-4” x 24” wide. (Zones 3-9)
Mazus
A charming light green groundcover that tolerates light foot traffic. The small two-lipped flowers appear in late spring. Plants tolerate full sun or partial shade
but in the south they appreciate some afternoon shade. Consistent moisture is necessary but wet feet are not tolerated. Easy to propagate by division or cuttings
anytime in the season. Grows 2-4” tall. (Zones 5-8)
reptans
Lavender flowers.
r. ‘Alba’
Pure white flowers.
Mertensia
virginica ‘Virginia Bluebells’
Native bluebells provide brilliant blue color in spring but die back when the temperatures begin to climb
into the 80’s and 90’s. This woodland plants thrives in areas that provide morning sun and afternoon
shade or filtered sun. Prefers rich, organic well-drained soils. Grows 18” tall. (Zones 4-8)
Monarda — Bee Balm
Showy blooming plants for full sun or light shade with fragrant foliage. Typically, they will bloom for 8 plus weeks in June and July. Cut back soon after first
flowering to promote a fresh flush of foliage and rebloom. Monardas are best maintained in bright areas with good air circulation, as some varieties are
subject to mildew. The varieties we carry are mildew resistant but not mildew proof. Grow in moist well-drained soils. These large growing plants develop a
wide crown and can be divided within a year or two of being planted. Because of their aggressive nature, you may want to plant them within a root barrier.
Monardas are nice cut flowers, they attract butterflies and hummingbirds and are deer resistant. (Zones 3-8; Heat zones 9-1)
‘Beauty of Cobham’
Dark burgundy to purple leaf crown petals grow right below soft pink flowers. A well branched and rapid
grower. Grows 30” tall.
‘Bradburiana’
A shade tolerant monarda with burgundy foliage in the spring and fall and pale lavender flowers in April
and May. Mildew resistant. Grows 1-2’ tall.
‘Claire Grace’
Native. Soft lavender blooms with mildew resistant foliage shiny foliage. Grows 3’ tall.
‘Fistulosa’
Wild bergamont. Native.
‘Fireball’
Dwarf cultivar with large red flowers; mildew resistant. Grows 16” tall.
‘Gardenview Scarlet’
Scarlet; mildew resistant variety. Grows 36” tall.
‘Jacob Cline’
Deep red flowers; a mildew resistant variety. Grows 48” tall.
‘Marshall’s Delight’
Vibrant pink flowers. 36”.
‘Petite Delight’
Dwarf form with deep lavender-pink flowers in July and August; a mildew resistant variety. Grows 1215” x 18.”
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‘Petite Wonder’
‘Prarie Night’
‘Raspberry Wine’
Nepeta — Catmint
Clear true pink flowers. Does not run. 10”
Rich royal purple. Grows 4ft tall.
Clear wine red flowers on dark green mildew resistant foliage. Grows 24-36” tall.
Dense mound forming aromatic plants with a 2 ½ month bloom period. A good border plant for full sun to partial shade. Shear back plants by half their size to
get new flowers and fresh, sturdy, dense growth. Deer resistant. If desired, divide in the spring.
x faassenii ‘Dropmore’
Slightly larger leaves than Walker’s Low. Grows 18-24” tall.
x faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’
Blue-purple flowers from May to late fall. Gray-green foliage with the familiar catmint fragrance. Grows
24-30”” x 24.” (Zones 3-8; Heat zones 3-8)
Nipponanthemum Nipponicum –Nippon daisy.
White daisy blossoms with yellow centers over dark glossy green foliage. To keep compact, cut back to 4” before July 4th. Deciduous, prefers well-draining
soil. Drought tolerant, long blooming. Loved by butterflies. Z6-10. 24”.
Ophiopogon — Mondo Grass
See description under “Grasses”
Pachysandra terminalis — Japanese Spurge
See description under “Groundcovers”
Paeonia — Peony
Long-lived perennial with old-fashioned appeal. Mounds of dark green lobed leaves with tall stalks holding single or double flowering blooms. Many are
fragrant. Plants will tolerate full sun, but may maintain a better foliage appearance if shielded from the hot afternoon sun, Prefers deep, fertile humus-rich and
well-drained soils. Peonies generally resent being divided. Showy cut flower. Deer resistant. Blooms in May through June. (Zones 3-8; Heat zones 8-1)
Herbaceous Peonies
lactiflora ‘Blaze’
l. ‘Buckeye Belle’
l. ‘Bunker Hill’
l. ‘Bowl of Beauty’
l. ‘Dinner Plate’
l. ‘Do Tell’
l. ‘Dutchess de Nemours’
l. ‘Felix Crouse’
l. ‘Festiva Maxima’
l. ‘Inspecteur Lavergne’
l. ‘Ito Bartzella’
l. ‘Kansas’
l. ‘Karl Rosenfield’
l. Koningin Wilhelmina’
l. ‘Krinkled White’
l. ‘Monsier Jules Elie’
l. ‘Paul M. Wild’
Bright red flowers with contrasting yellow stamens. Early blooming Japanese type. Grows 29” tall.
Unique deep maroon colored flowers. Very nice fragrance. Good cut flower. Early season. 34” tall.
Double blooming with vibrant purple flowers. Grows 32” tall.
Single fuchsia-rose outer petals surround a creamy white tufted center. Grows 30-36” tall.
Double, very large shell pink fluffy flowers. Rose like fragrance. Late season. 34”.
Japanese type with orchid to shell pink flowers with dark reddish stamens. Grows 32” tall.
Double white fragrant blooms. Grows 30-36” tall.
Double carmine red blooms. Grows 32” tall.
Double white blooms with flecks of red. Grows 30-36” tall.
Double, crimson red with white tips. Grows 32” tall.
Huge double golden yellow flowers with eye catching orange center. Very floriferous. 36” tall.
Deep red double blooms. Grows 30-40” tall.
Double crimson blooms. Sweetly fragrant. Grows 30-36” tall.
Semi-double fuchsia pink flowers with white edges. Mid season. 32” tall.
Single, snow white crinkled petals with yellow stamens. Mid season. 32” tall.
Double dark pink fragrant blooms. Grows 30-36” tall.
Double large velvety red flowers. Flower color does not fade, one of the best reds! Mid season. 38” tall.
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l. ‘Pink Dawn’
l. ‘Pink Parfait’
l. ‘Primavere’
l. ’Raspberry Sundae’
l. ‘Sarah Bernhardt’
l. ‘Scarlet O’Hara’
l. ‘Twitterpated’
l. ‘Shirley Temple’
l. ‘Sorbet’
Single blooming clear pink flower with speckles of deeper pink. Mid season. 38” tall.
Double blooming, bright pink fluffy flowers. Grows 32” tall.
White outer petals with a lemon yellow center. Fragrant. Grows 30-36” tall.
Double vanilla colored flowers with raspberry coloring, very fragrant. Mid season. 32” tall.
Fragrant, double light pink blooms. Grows 36” tall.
Japanese, single blooming form with scarlet red flowers. Grows 36” tall.
Soft pink semi double blooms with irregular raspberry streaking and a yellow center. Early. 30” tall.
Very pale pink with fragrant flowers. Grows 28-36” tall.
Light pink with canary yellow centers. Grows 30” tall.
*suffruticosa – Japanese Tree Peony
Tree peonies have woody stems which do not die down to the ground in the winter. If transplanting do so only in the fall. Plant heights vary between
1 ½-2 ½ ft tall. As with all peonies well-draining soil is a must. They prefer to planted in partial shade, hot afternoon sun may burn foliage in hot
climates.
‘Shimanishiki’
Red and white flowers, irregular coloring. 29”.
Pardancanda norrisii — Candy Lily
Very similar to Belamcanda. Speckled starry flowers in mixed colors of purple, red, yellow, pink and orange in July-Sept. Plant in full sun. Tolerates heat well.
Grows 24-36” tall. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 9-5)
Parthenocissus
Vigorous deciduous climbing vine for walls, fences and trellises. Tendrils cling to brick and masonry so extra support is not necessary. Brilliant red fall color.
Not particular about soil type. Sun to partial shade. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 9-5)
quinquefolia ‘Virginia Creeper’
Vigorous deciduous vine, new growth emerges bronze to red and changes to deep green, brilliant red fall
color, blooms early to mid summer. Grows 30-50’. (Zone 3-9)
ricuspidata robusta ‘Boston Ivy’
Wide glossy leaves. Dark blue to black fruit. Grows 30-60ft tall.
Passiflora carulea — Passion Flower Vine
Exotic, tropical multicolored flowers in shades of white, pink, purple and blue. Full sun to partial shade. Grows 12ft tall. (Zones 6-9)
Penstemon — Beard-Tongue
These North American natives have an upright growth habit and require well-drained soils, especially in winter. Nice cut flower. Attracts birds and butterflies.
delft ‘Blue Riding Hood’
Pure blue tubular flowers over thick, glossy upright foliage. Grows 18-24” tall.
delft ‘Red Riding Hood’
Red tubular flowers with rich green foliage. Grows 18-24” tall.
digitalis ‘Huskers Red’
Mounds of burgundy foliage with tall spikes bearing white flowers in June-July. Needs full sun to
maintain best foliage color. Drought tolerant. Grows 24-36” x 12-18.” (Zones 2-8)
Perovskia — Russian Sage
Shrub-like plant developing a woody character with silvery aromatic foliage. Russian Sage offers a great mid to late season show of lavender-blue flower
spikes which persist for six weeks or more from July-Sept. Best results are obtained in full sun and well-drained soils. Heat and drought tolerant. Do not cut
these plants back to the ground in the spring because they often leaf out on last years stems. If you must prune before they have leafed out, cut back no further
than 1 ft from the ground. In general, propagation is done by stem cuttings in summer. (Zones 3-9; Heat zone 8-1)
atriplicifolia
Plants respond to a hard cutting-back in late spring and another shearing in early summer to produce
sturdy dense plants. Grows 3-4ft tall x 2-4ft wide.
a. ‘Little Spires’
A shorter version of the species. Grows 24” tall. Propagation prohibited.
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Phlox divacarta—Woodland Phlox
Native woodland , semi-evergreen leaves. Fragrant loose clusters of f lowers. Drought resistant once established. Butterflies, hummingbirds love. Z4-8.
‘London Grove Blue’
Light blue flowers. Nice groundcover. 8-10”.
Phlox paniculata — Summer or garden phlox
This upright growing phlox produces fragrant flowers in July-August which are great in flower arrangements. Requires full sun, well-drained soils and good
are circulation because these plants can be subject to mildew. Divide every three years or so in spring. Attracts butterflies. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 8-1)
‘Blue Paradise’
Pale blue flowers darken to a deep violet blue and then they develop red-violet edges as they age. This
phlox’s color also changes throughout the day as the quality of light changes. Mildew resistant. Grows
16” tall.
‘Bright Eyes’
Pales pink with a crimson eye. Grows 24-36”tall.
‘David’
Very large white blooms in July. Mildew resistant. Grows 36” tall.
‘Eva Cullum’
Clear pink blooms with a dark red eye. Mildew resistant. Grows 30” tall.
‘Flame Coral’
Coral flower. Mildew resistant. 24”.
‘Flame Purple’
Purple flower, compact grower, fragrant and mildew resistant. Grows 24” tall.
‘Flame Violet’
Violet flower, compact grower, fragrant and mildew resistant. Grows 24” tall.
‘Flame White’
Pure white flower, compact grower, fragrant and mildew resistant. Grows 24” tall.
‘Franz Schubert’
Pale lavender flowers with a darker eye. Grows 24-36’ tall.
‘Junior Dream’
Short compact plants with purple flowers. Mildew resistant. Grows 18-22” tall.
‘Orange Perfection’
Orange blossoms that are fragrant and long lasting. Grows 36” tall.
‘Nicky’
Large clusters of purple flowers. Grows 30” tall. (Zones 4-8)
‘Robert Poore’
Vibrant pink flowers. Mildew resistant. Grows 28-30” tall.
‘Starfire’
Cherry-red flowers with contrasting dark foliage. Highly mildew resistant. Grows 30-36” tall.
Phlox subulata — Moss or Creeping Phlox
An evergreen groundcover creating a beautiful carpet of color in spring. Needs well-drained soils and full sun or bright partial shade. Grows 4-6” x 12”.
Divide in early summer if desired. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 8-1)
‘Emerald Blue’
Medium blue flowers.
‘Emerald Pink’
Hot pink flowers.
‘North Hills’
Bright white with a purple eye. Reblooms.
‘Red Wings’
Bright crimson/pink with a red center.
Physostegia
— Obedient Plant
Physotegia’s are not fussy as to soil type but perform better in acid pH. They are heavy feeders but if too much fertilizer is applied, growth is even more
rampant than normal. Plant in well-drained soils in full sun.
“Miss Manners’
Pure white flowers. Rebloomer. Not as invasive as Vivid.
virginiana ‘Vivid’
Orchid-pink flowers from September to October in Snapdragon like spikes. Grows 2-3’ tall. (Zones 2-9)
Platycodon — Balloon Flower
The flower buds of the Platycodon are said to resemble a balloon because they are inflated to the point that they look as if they might burst. This quality makes
Platycodon an excellent addition to a children’s garden. Plant in partial shade for best performance. Blooms July-August. They are long-lived plants that
seldom need dividing. (Zones 4-9; Heat zones 9-4)
‘Astral Pink’
Large bell-shaped 2-3” pink flowers. 8” x 24”
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‘Double Blue’
‘Double Lavender’
g. ‘Sentimental Blue’
g. ‘White’
Polemonium
Double blue blooms.
Double lavender blooms.
Large bell-shaped 2-3” blue flowers. Grows 6-8” tall x 24” wide.
Large bell-shaped 2-3” white flowers.
— Variegated Jacob’s Ladder
This is one of the few eastern species and it is a wild flower through much of the eastern woodlands and the Midwest plains.
‘Bressingham Purple’
Purple fern like foliage w/lots of lavender blooms. 24-30”.
reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Large, bushy, vigorous selection with green and white leaves tinged pink in the spring. Pale
lavender blue flowers. Grows 1-2’ tall. (Zones 3-7)
Polygonatum falcatum variegatum — Variegated Solomon’s Seal
This woodland shade plant has graceful arching stems with wide variegated simple leaves and small white fragrant flowers that dangle from underneath the
stems in May or June. Very effective once established. Needs rich, improved soil to look its best. Beautiful when mixed with ferns or hostas. Bright yellow fall
color. Solomon’s Seal never needs to be divided, but this can be done in the spring or fall if desired. Grows 18-24” tall x 24” wide (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 9-1)
Polygonum aubertii — Silver Lace Vine
A deciduous to semi-evergreen twining vine with profuse fragrant white flowers appearing midsummer. Beautiful fence covering. Prefers full sun. Grows 2030’ tall. (Zones 4-8)
Pulmonaria — Lungwort or Bethlehem Sage
Spreading evergreen groundcover for shade to partial shade, establishing best in moist but well-drained soils. Grown for foliage which is usually spotted or
lined with silver and early spring blooms in shades of blue, white, or pink in March for 3-4 weeks. Divide after flowering or in fall every 5-6 years to maintain
abundant blooms. In general, Pulmonaria will spread 12-24” wide. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 8-1)
‘Bertram Anderson’
Spotted leaves with violet blue flowers in April and May. Grows 6-12” tall.
‘Majeste’
Solid silver leaves with blue and pink flowers. Extremely heat tolerant. Grows 10” tall.
offincialis ‘Sissinghurst White’
White flowers on distinctive spotted foliage. Grows 12” tall.
‘Raspberry Splash’
Raspberry to coral colored flowers over dark green leaves with silver spots. Grows 12” x 25”.
Propagation prohibited.
Rosemary
‘Arp’
‘Irene’
A strong growing upright Rosemary with excellent flavor and superior cold hardiness.
Evergreen. Grows 2-3’ x 2’. (Zone 6)
Improved prostrate form with deeper more profuse blue flowers. Nice in containers or
cascading down stone walls. Evergreen. Grows 12” x 4.’ (Zone 7) Propagation is prohibited.
Rubus — Ornamental Raspberry
calycinoides
Small deep green, maple shaped leaves are semi-evergreen and turn a deep vivid red in the fall. White
flowers are followed by amber fruits in late spring. This unusual groundcover is happiest in bright shade
but will tolerate full sun. Insect and pest free. Grows 6-12” x 24” (Zones 6-9; Heat zones 9-7)
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Rudbeckia — Black-eyed Susan
Native coneflowers for full sun locations which are tolerant of heat and average soils. A planting of Rudbeckia is guaranteed to perform in mid to late summer
for at least 3-4 weeks. Long lasting cut flower. Flowers attract butterflies in summer and seed heads provide food for birds. If desired, divide in spring or fall.
Blooms July-Sept. (Zones 4-8)
‘Autumn Colors’
A mix of red, bronze and yellow. A reseeding rudbeckia that grows 24-30” tall.
fulgida ‘Goldsturm’
The most widely used Rudbeckia, suited for commercial and residential gardens. Deep yellow blooms
with brown centers. Grows 24” x 24”. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 9-1)
hirta ‘Indian Summer’
Large golden daisies. In hot climates, some people prefer to think of this Rudbeckia as an annual, but it
should reseed. Grows 30” tall.
‘Henry Eilers’
Beautiful tubular flowers on lush green foliage. Starts blooming in mid summer and continues through
fall. Grows 24-30” tall. (Zone 4-9)
‘Little Henry’
Shorter version of Henry Eilers.
laciniata ‘Autumn Sun’
‘Herbstonne’. Single yellow daisies with green cones. Blooms for 8+ weeks in July through fall in rich to
average, moist locations. Full sun to partial shade. Grows 5-6’ tall. (Zones 5-9)
speciosa ‘Viette’s Little Suzy’
This Black-eyed Susan is useful when planted at the front of a mass planting of ‘Goldsturm’ or when you
need a Rudbeckia that is a little shorter. Grows 12-14” tall. Limited availability.
Sagina
subulata ‘Irish Moss’
s. aurea ‘Scotch Moss’
Salvia — Meadow Sage
Dense mossy evergreen mat with tiny white flowers for sun or partial shade. Tolerates foot traffic. Grows
2” x 12”. (Zones 4)
A gold form. Grows 2” x 12”.
A wide selection of plants with mounded foliage and spike-like blooms for full sun locations. Long periods of bloom and ease of care make them standard items
in perennial gardens. Most Salvias put on a big show in early summer and need to be cut back periodically to promote rebloom. For best results, plant in welldrained soils. Drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies.
x gregii ‘Maraschino’
A beautiful cherry red Salvia. Cut back once or twice during the growing season to keep plants more
compact and to promote rebloom. Drought tolerant. Grows 2-3’ x 2-3’. (Zones 7-10)
X gregii “Ultraviolet’
Violet blooms growing to 20”.
‘Furman’s Red’
Scarlet red flowers form June-October. Grows 24” tall. (Zone 6-10).
guaranitica ‘Black & Blue’
This outstanding “Blue Anise Sage” has deep blue 12” flower spikes and grows 3’ tall x 3’ wide but has
been known to sometimes reach 5-6’ tall. If desired, prune back early in the season to encourage
compactness and to control height. Divide every third year to maintain vigor. (Zones 7-10)
‘Hot Lips’
Bicolored flower with white and cherry red, looking like lips. Burgundy fall foliage, long blooming.
Grows 3’ tall. (Zone 7-9).
‘Hot Trumpets’
Crimson red flowers from June until frost. Grows 8-10” tall. (Zones 7-10).
‘Madeline’
Bicolored flower with violet blue and white lips. Grows 28-32” tall. (Zones 4-8).
sylvestris ‘Blue Hill’
Sky blue flowers in June over a compact plant. Grows 18” tall. (Zones 5-9)
n. ‘Caradonna’
Similar to ‘East Friesland’ but with glowing purple stems. Upright habit. Grows 24-30” tall.
n. ‘Marcus’
Violet blue flowers in early summer with a compact habit. A shorter version of ‘May Night’. Grows 1012” tall. Propagation prohibited.
s. ‘May Night’
Dark indigo blue flowers in June. Grows 18” tall. (Zones 5-9)
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n. ‘Sensation Rose’
n. ‘Snow Hill’
S. ‘East Friesland’
Santolina — Lavender Cotton
A sister from Salvia ‘Marcus’, this variety has a strong pink flowers over compact bright green foliage.
White flower spikes atop gray-green foliage. Grows 20” tall. (Zone 3-8)
Spikes of violet—purple flowers. 2’x2’.
Evergreen shrub-like plant performing in sun and heat. Can be kept as a small formal hedge or as a cascading plant over a retaining wall. All Santolina should
be pruned after bloom along with some light shaping during the growing season. Small yellow pom-pom type blooms occur in mid to late summer. Aromatic
foliage. Drought tolerant. (Zones 6-8)
virens
Dark green color, more upright growth habit. Grows 10-12” tall.
Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis — Sweet Box
Handsome evergreen groundcover with glossy leaves and small fragrant cream colored flowers. Prefers partial shade to shade and rich, organic, acidic soils.
Grows 18-24” tall. (Zones 6-8)
Scabiosa — Pincusion Flower
Long blooming plants with pincushion flower heads. This plant’s fame comes from the profusion of flowers from May until frost with blooms held 15” off the
ground on airy stalks. Deadhead by shearing during the summer to keep the blooms coming. Prefers full sun and slightly alkaline soils. Nice cut flower.
Attracts butterflies. If desired, divide in spring every 3-4 years. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones
8-1)
columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’
2” wide lavender blue flowers. Grows 12-24” tall x 18” wide.
‘Pink Mist’
Light pink flowers. Grows 12-18”.
Sedum — Stonecrop
Succulent leaves and late summer to fall blooms add interest to rock gardens and to perennial borders. Seed heads provide winter interest. If desired, divide in
spring. Drought tolerant and deer resistant. Requires full sun and well-drained soils. (Zones 3-10; Heat zones 12-1)
x ‘Bertram Anderson’
Smokey purple leaves topped by dusky pink flowers in early fall. An improvement on ‘Vera Jamison’
with darker foliage and a sturdier habit. Grows 6-8” tall.
‘Cherry Tart’
A compact sedum with brilliant pink flower clusters over cherry red leaves. Grows 6” tall.
floriferum ‘Weihenstephaner Gold’ An outstanding fine textured groundcover with lustrous dark green scalloped leaves, red foliage in
winter and thousands of gold clustered flowers in June. Grows and spreads quickly. Evergreen. Grows 23” tall.
‘Lime Zinger’
Lime green foliage with a red edge and hot pink flowers. Grows 6” tall.
‘Red Wiggle’
Needle like bright red foliage with green tips. Grows 4” x 12”.
reflexum ‘Blue Spruce’
Blue-green needle-like foliage with yellow flowers in July. Grows 8-12” tall.
repestre ‘Angelina’
Bright golden yellow needle-like evergreen foliage with yellow flowers in summer on 6-8” stems.
Prostrate creeping habit. Grows 3-6” tall. (Zones 3-11) Propagation prohibited.
sieboldii ‘October Daphne
Low growing gray-green foliage with a pink edge and pink flowers. Grows 6” tall.
spectabile ‘Autumn Joy’
Most popular Sedum. Greenish buds open to light pink flowers which mature to a bronze color. Grows
12-24” tall.
s. ‘Neon’
Rose pink flowers that are much deeper pink than ‘Brilliant’. Vivid show-stopping color. Green foliage.
Grows 18-24” tall.
‘Matrona’
Gray-green foliage with rose pink edges with red stems. Flowers are pink. Grows 24” tall.
‘Purple Emperor’
Dusky purple foliage and mauve pink flowers in early fall. Grows 24” tall.
spurium ‘Dragon’s Blood’
Blood red evergreen foliage with large dark rose flowers in July-September. Grows 4” x 12”.
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‘John Creech’
‘Ternatum’
‘Thunderhead’
‘‘Tricolor’
x ‘Vera Jamison’
Pink flowers over greenish succulent , semi-evergreen foliage. Rusty fall color. 2”.
Woodland sedum that is tolerant of shade. White flowers over green foliage May—June. Grows 6”.
Deep rose flower heads over gray green foliage. Grows 27” x 30”.
Beautiful green and white leaves with pink edges. Pink flowers in summer. Deciduous. 4”.
Mahogany red foliage on plants with a creeping habit, producing dark pink blooms in August-September.
Grows to 9-12” tall.
Silene Carolinian ‘Short and Sweet’-Catchfly
A compact growing plant that is covered in deep pink blooms during late spring. Prefers bright shade and is a good native sub for dianthus in the shade.
Grows 12-18” tall. (Zones 4-7).
Sisyrinchium — Blue Eyed Grass
augustifolium ‘Lucerne’
This lovely native of the eastern United States has grass-like foliage with blue flowers in May-July. Adds
textural interest throughout the year. Prefers partial shade to full sun with well-drained soils. Grows 8-10”
tall. (Zones 5-9)
Solidago — Goldenrod
A very useful group of garden plants which has been falsely accused of causing hayfever in late summer because of it’s resemblance to ragweed. These plants
are durable to the point of being care-free. They bloom for long periods providing bright interest in the hottest, sometimes driest, part of the year. Tolerant of a
wide range of soil conditions. Attracts butterflies. Divide in spring if desired.
rugosa ‘Fireworks’
True to its name, this plant produces stems with yellow blooms in Aug-Oct which seem to radiate
outward. Not as stoloniferous as some native Goldenrods. Thus, it can be used without fear of invasion.
Grows 30-60” x 24-36”. (Zones 3-9; Heat zones 9-1)
‘Little Lemon’
Smallest solidago available. Light yellow blooms in summer, will rebloom with cutback. 8-10”.
Stachys — Lamb’s Ear or Betony
Thick, silver fuzzy leaves with a mounding groundcover habit for full sun to partial shade. Surprisingly tolerant of heat and drought but not tolerant of wet,
heavy soils. Lamb’s Ear typically perform better in poor to average soils than in overly rich soils. Divide in spring or summer. If the centers of your plants die
out after several years, cut out the dead sections and replant with young plants from the outer rim of the plant. People often use Lamb’s Ear as an edger plant.
(Zones 3-9; Heat zones 8-1)
byzantina ‘Helene von Stein’
Also known as “Big Ears”. Large leaved and large growing variety. ‘Helene von Stein’ is not as hairy as
‘Silver Carpet’ and so it appears more gray-green than silver. Very few blooms, mostly sterile. Grows 12”
tall x 12-24” wide.
officianalis ‘Pink Cotton Candy’
Two toned pink flowers that last for 8wks on deep green, tidy foliage. Grows to 12” tall.
Stokesia — Stokes’ Aster
Very tough plants once established. Full sun to partial shade. Good drainage is necessary. Heat and drought tolerant. Excellent cut flower as blooms will last
for more than a week once cut. The spread of Stokesia is typically 24-30” wide. (Zones 4-7)
‘Blue Danube’
2-3” true blue flowers. 18”. Blooms from June to August.
‘Mary Gregory’
2” very light yellow flowers. 24”.
‘Peachie’s Pick’
Large lavender blooms that come later and stay longer. 12-18”.
‘Purple Parasols’
Light purple that gradually darkens to a deep purple. Grows 12-18” tall.
x ‘Klaus Jelitto’
Large lavender-blue blooms in July. Grows 18-20” tall.
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Teucrium — Germander
Evergreen shrub-like plant with small round dark shiny green leaves. Prefers full sun although it is tolerant of partial shade. Fragrant foliage. (Zones 5-9;
Heat zones 9-5)
chamaedrys
With regular pruning and good growing conditions, this plant makes a wonderful small scale hedge or can
be used in knot gardens. Rose-purple colored flower spikes in July. Grows 12” tall.
Thymus — Thyme
Evergreen plants for full sun and requiring excellent drainage. Thymes will tolerate partial shade. Drought tolerant once established. Groundcover types
withstand foot traffic and can be used as a lawn substitute or between stone pavers. (Zones 5-8)
vulgaris ‘English’
One of the most popular culinary varieties. Semi-creeping to mounded habit with lavender flowers.
Grows 6-10” tall.
Tiarella — Foam Flower
Wonderful native woodland plant with white or pink airy spikes of small lightly fragrant flowers in spring. Some varieties clump, others trail and run. All have
leaves that persist in the winter and provide great groundcover potential under rhododendrons or other shade plants. Provide Tiarellas with rich, acid and
moist but well-drained soils. Deer resistant. (Zones 4-9)
‘Brandywine’
Wrinkled heart shaped leaves with burgundy center. Light pink to white blooms. Forms a clump, but
will trail some. 6-12”
‘Crow Feather’
Bright, cut green leaves marked with a black feather. Stunning fall color. Light pink flowers in the
spring. Grows 12” x 13”.
‘Pink Skyrocket’
Glowing pink flowers on marvelously cut and marked foliage. Grows 6-11” x 12”.
‘Running Tapestry’
Light green 4” wide leaves w/burgundy center and maroon speckling. White blooms. Trailer. 12”
‘Sugar and Spice’
Lacy leaves with heavily marked centers and lightly fragrant, frosted pink and white flowers. Grows 12”
x 13”.
Tradescantia — Spiderwort or Widow’s Tears
This old fashioned plant has dozens of triangular shaped flowers which are produced for 6-8 weeks, each opening for a single day. Afternoon shade and welldrained soils with adequate moisture are essential for good performance. When foliage declines, cut back to 6” or less and new foliage will emerge. Divide
every 2-3 years in spring or fall. Attracts butterflies. (Zones 4-8)
‘Concord Grape’
Rich purple flowers from June-Sept on frosty gray-blue foliage. Grows 18” tall.
‘Mrs. Loewer’
Light blue 2” flowers over evergreen, smoky blue foliage that turns lavender maroon in the fall. Grows
24-30” tall.
‘Red Grape’
Grey-green foliage with reddish purple flowers and a very long bloom time. Grows 2’ tall.
‘Snowcap’
White flowers. 18”.
‘Sweet Kate’
Dark blue-purple flowers on clear yellow foliage. Prefers partial to full shade. Grows 24” tall.
Tricyrtis — Toad Lily
Toad lilies are an unusual group of plants with exotic orchid-like flowers on graceful arching stems in late summer to early fall. Plant near a walkway or by a
bench so you can enjoy these impressive flowers up close. Prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils.
‘Samurai’
Purple, lily like flowers accented by dark purple spotting and yellow throats. Variegated green and white
foliage. Spreads by rhizome. Grows 18” tall. (Zones 4-8).
‘Sinonome’
White flowers with ruby speckling. A slow spreader that is drought tolerant. Grows 24-30” tall. (Zones
5-8).
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Verbena
Semi-hardy, ever blooming trailing groundcovers. Great performers for summer color. Dependable in heat and drought, if established. These plants will winter
over in mild years with heavy mulching but require replanting after hard winters. To promote summer blooms, trim back to encourage re-growth and budding.
Excellent plants for containers. For best results, fertilize and maintain as an annual. Attracts butterflies. Full Sun
c. ‘Homestead Purple’
Bright dark purple rounded blooms. Grows 6-10” x 3’. (Zones 7-10)
c. ‘Homestead Red’
Rich red trailing blooms. Grows 6-10” x 3’. (Zones 7-10)
Vernonia—Iron Weed
‘Iron Butterfly’
Compact, well branched with fine foliage. Produces true purple blooms in the summer that butterflies
love. Heat and drought tolerant. Good for Rain Gardens because can withstand some flooding. 36x36”.
Veronica — Speedwell
Veronica is truly a workhorse in the landscape, providing dependable color in full sun for long periods of time under average garden conditions. Prune back
after periods of heavy flowering to promote rebloom. If desired, divide in spring or fall. Attracts butterflies.
Alpine ‘Alba’
Spikes of white flowers from glossy green foliage in spring. Sporadic in summer. 8-10”.
alpine ‘Goodness Grows’
Deep blue spikes, repeatedly blooming all summer if dead-headed. Nice edger. Grows 10-12” x 12-18”.
(Zones 3-9; Heat zones 8-1)
‘Eveline’
Rose purple flowers. Very floriferous. Grows 22” tall. Propagation prohibited. (Zones 4-8)
‘Giles van Hess’
Dwarf form with bright medium pink blooms in June and July. Grows 6” tall.
peduncularis ‘Georgia Blue’
Low mounds of small rounded blue flowers in June-Sept. A great evergreen groundcover with bronze fall
foliage. Makes a nice trailing accent in container plantings. Grows 12” x 24”. (Zones 4-8)
spicata ‘Red Fox’
Bright fuchsia-pink flower spikes appear over a long period, five weeks or so during the mid summer.
Butterflies particularly love this sweet variety. Grows 12-15” tall. (Zones 4-8)
spicata ‘Royal Candles’
Deep blue purple spikes. Compact and upright habit. Grows 12-15” tall. (Zones 6-9) Propagation
prohibited.
‘Sunny Border Blue’
A tall variety with large leathery leaves and dark blue spikes, blooming all summer if dead-headed.
Grows 24” x 18”. (Zones 4-9; Heat zones 8-1)
‘Tickled Pink’
Compact habit, long bloom time. Pink flowers emerge in early fall. Grows 18” tall. (Zone 6-9)
‘Waterperry Blue’
Small lavender rounded flowers on creeping evergreen foliage. Grows 4-6” tall.
Vinca — Periwinkle
See description under “Groundcovers”
Viola — Perennial Violet
‘Silver Gem’
Burgundy foliage, lavender flower. Prefers a woodland setting. Self-sowing. Attracts butterflies. 6”.
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Ornamental Grasses
Whether used as specimens or in mass plantings, ornamental grasses have become a standard in the landscape. Durable and showy, grasses add texture, color
and movement to the garden from spring into late fall and winter. Variations in size and color make ornamental grasses versatile and beautiful. Most varieties
can be cut back to 6-12” tall in February. This catalog has a listing of the various grasses we carry in our perennial department in 1 gallon containers. For a list
of other ornamental grasses available in 3 gallon containers, please check our Colesville Inventory.
Acorus — Sweet Flag
These evergreen plants are grown primarily for the handsome grass-like foliage. They are well suited for wet areas or bog gardens, but they can also be grown
in a well irrigated garden. They can be used in a number of ways including container plantings, as an edger plant, as a groundcover, as and accent plant, or to
brighten the woodland garden. If your Sweet Flag ever looks less than perfect, feel free to cut back to 2-3” from the ground. If desired, divide in spring or fall.
Full sun or partial shade.
calamus
Medium green foliage resembling Siberian iris. Grows 2-3’ tall.
calamus ‘variegatus’
Foliage resembles a large flag iris and releases a pleasing cinnamon to tangerine scent when crushed. Full
sun is preferred but partial shade is tolerated. This Acorus can be planted in 0-5” of water as a bold accent
plant in a water feature. Grows 2-3’ tall x 2’ wide. (Zones 4-10; Heat zones 12-2)
gramineus ‘Minimus Aureus’
Bright gold evergreen dwarf from growing only 3” tall x 12” wide. A terrific groundcover that spreads
slowly rhizomes. Grows well in moist areas but not in standing water. (Zones 5-10; Heat zones 9-4)
g. Oborozuki
Variegated groundcover, loves moisture. Not as evergreen as Ogon. Grows 6-12” x 6-12”.
g. ‘Ogon’
Evergreen chartreuse foliage with green stripes. Effectively brightens a shady garden or a sunny moist
area. Grows 8-15” tall. (Zones 5-10)
g. ‘variegatus’
Evergreen creamy white variegated blades that are 1/8” wide. Spreads by rhizomes. Looks it’s best in
partial shade. Grows 6-12” tall. (Zones 5-10)
Carex — Sedge
Small ornamental grasses for sun or light shade. Carex comes in a variety of colors and growth habits. Sedges generally do not need to be divided but you can
do this at any point in the year to obtain more plants. Most can be pruned close to the ground in spring to clean up any ratty looking winter foliage and make
way for fresh new foliage. Carex is rarely bothered by pest or disease.
albula ‘Frosty Curls’
New Zealand Hair Sedge. Light green or variegated thin blades that maintains a fountain like habit. Does
well in container plantings. Evergreen. Drought and soil tolerant. Full sun to partial shade. Grows 6-12”
tall. (Zones 7-9)
dolichostachya ‘Gold Fountains’
Also known as ‘Kaga Nishiki’. Golden variegated leaves with a fountain like habit. Sun or shade. Grows
15” tall. (Zones 5-9)
elata ‘Bowles Golden’
Clear golden yellow foliage. Tolerates wet feet. Grows 18-30” tall. (Zones 5-8)
Laxiculmis ‘Hobb Bunny Blue’
Beautiful wide blue leaves form a low growing mound, slowly becoming a groundcover. Shade to part
sun is preferred. Grows 12” x 12”. (Zone 5-9)
morrowii ‘Silk Tassel’
Narrow, green and silvery white variegated leaves that stretch our over the ground in a flowing,
fountain-like shape. Performs better in part shade. Grows 12” x 12”. (Zone 5-9)
morrowii ‘Silver Sceptre’
Stunning variegated sedge with silvery white edges. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. Prefers shade. Grows
10-12” tall.
oshimensis ‘Evergold’
Variegated Japanese Sedge. Narrow waxy blades with light yellow to cream colored variegation.
Mounding habit. Grows best in shade to partial shade and thrives in containers. Grows 12” tall.
(Zones 6-8)
‘Toffee Twist’
Caramel colored grass. 16”.
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Ornamental grasses continued…
Helictotrichon sempervirens “Saphire”-Blue Oat Grass
A clumping cool season grass that has beautiful deep blue foliage with improved resistance to rust. Prefers full sun and well drained locations, also great as a
container plant. Grows to 2’ x 2.5’. (Zones 4-7).
Chasmanthium latifolium — River or Northern Sea Oats
This bamboo look-alike native blooms in mid summer. The panicles drop under the weight of pale green flowers in June, reminiscent of the sea oats at the
beach. A tall groundcover that grows in just about any situation: sunny, shady, wet or dry areas. Will re-seed. Zone 5-10. Grows 3-4’ tall.
Equisetum Hyemale—Horsetail Grass
A prehistoric grass that spreads very aggressively. Grows to 4’ tall. Reed like stalks of green with a bamboo appearance.
Eragrostis—Purple Love Grass
‘Spectabilis’
Festuca — Blue Fescue
Fluffy clouds of purple tinted flowers over green foliage. Beautiful w/dew drops. 18-24”.
Blue mounds of spiky thin bladed grass blooming in early summer. Holds blue color all year long. Can be trimmed to produce new growth in spring or early
fall. A cool season grass that performs well in the south if given a little afternoon shade. Requires well-drained soils. Divide in spring if desired or if you have
problems with the centers of your Fescues dying out because of heavy soils. Fescues can make a nice neat edger around your flower beds. If using as a
groundcover, plant dense;y because Fescues do not spread much beyond the initial growing season.
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g. ‘Elijah Blue’
Grows 10-12” tall x 8-12” wide.
Hakonechloa — Japanese Forest Grass or Hakone Grass
Delicate bamboo-like foliage is a brilliant yellow and is streaked with green lines. Foliage turns an intense pink-red in the fall before going dormant for the
winter. Airy clusters of yellow-green flowers are generally hidden by the foliage. Prefers light to partial shade and moist humus-rich, well-drained soils. Hakonechloa is slow to spread, sometimes taking 3-4 years to form a decent sized clump. If desired, divide in spring or fall. Grows 12” tall x 18-24” wide with
some time. Because they are slow, you may want to plant on 1 foot centers or less. This plant makes a beautiful groundcover or edger plant. (Zones 4-9)
m. ‘All Gold’
Metallic gold foliage is brilliant and more upright than other varieties. Grows 20” tall. (Zone 6-9)
m. aurea
Broad leaf
Imperata ‘Red Baron’ — Japanese Blood Grass
Red leaf color on a slow growing spreading grass. Full sun or partial shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Grown for foliage color, not for bloom. Grows
18-24” tall. (Zones 6-10)
Muhlenbergia capillaries — Pink or Purple Muhly Grass
During the growing season, the blue-green foliage reaches 2-3ft tall and is later topped with spectacular pink cotton candy-like plumes from September to November ultimately reaching a height of 3-4ft. Drought tolerant. Mass plantings create a very dramatic effect. (Zones 6-10
“White Cloud”
A more upright shape, a bit taller and a bit later bloom time than the pink muhly grass, White Cloud pro
duces moonlight white, billowing seed heads and fine-textured, blue green foliage. Very drought toler
ant. Grows to 4’ with flower. (Zone 6-10).
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Nassella tenuissima — Mexican Feather Grass
Also known as Stipa tenuissima. Bright green leaves are very thin and flexible and eddy with the wind. This is a handsome species when it catches the late afternoon sun. Light wheat colored seed heads start in May. Can reseed. Requires full sun and well-drained soils. Grows 24” tall. (Zones7-10)
Ophiopogon — Mondo Grass
Handsome tufts of evergreen foliage with small clusters of lavender flowers followed by blue fruit. Will tolerate full sun but grows best in partial sun and moist,
well-drained soil. (Zones 6-9; Heat zones 9-6)
japonica
Slow spreader. Grows 6-12” tall.
japonica ‘Nana’
Dwarf Mondo Grass. Grows 3” tall.
planiscapus
Black Mondo Grass. Lavender flowers are followed by black berries. Grows 10” tall.
3 ft tall. (Zones 5-9)
Panicum Virgatum—Switch Grass
A versatile prairie grass that tolerates wet, dry, sun, hot and varied soils. Has an upright growth habit that reaches 3’ with a cloud of seed heads and beautiful fall color.
Pennisetum — Fountain Grass
Hardy grasses with bottle-brush type inflorescence in summer and fall. Pennisetums have long-lived, showy blooms that are held stiffly above the foliage. They
prefer rich, loamy soil but will settle for most soil conditions and while they prefer full sun they will tolerate light shade. May self-sow. If desired, divide in
spring.
alopecuroides
Clumping, tuft forming habit. Rose-colored bottlebrush plumes appear in mid-summer. Turns an
attractive almond color in the late fall to early winter. Used extensively for borders and in masses. Grows
3ft tall. (Zones 5-9)
a. ‘Cassian’
Closely resembling Dwarf Hameln in appearance; however, this variety is a little more cold hardy in this
area. Grows 18-24” tall.
a. ‘Hameln’
Dwarf Fountain Grass. Thin blades forming dense mounds, blooming in August. Light colored
inflorescence. Great in masses and in small gardens. Prefers full sun and dry conditions.
a. ‘Little Bunny’
Handsomely tufted with miniature silvery plumes. Excellent for the rock garden. Planted in masses, it
makes a great groundcover. Grows 10-12” x 12” (Zones 6-9)
Schizachyrium scoparium—Little Blue Stem
A North American native that adds a kaleidoscope of pastels to meadow, prairie and mixed plantings, with copper and burgundy hues in the fall. Very tough
and adaptable as well as drought tolerant.
“The Blues”
Stunning blue foliage accented by red stems. Fall foliage is a mix of purple, orange and deep blue. Pre
fers sunny and hot locations. Grows to 3’ with flower. (Zone 3-9).
Sporobolus heterolepis-Prairie Drop Seed
A major component of the Midwest prairie that is becoming a popular landscape plant. A clumping grass that grows 2-3’ with delicate open panicles, the foliage turns orange in the fall and cream color in the winter. Loves sunny, dry locations.
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GROUNDCOVERS
Ajuga
— Bugleweed
Clump forming or spreading groundcover preferring moist shady areas but tolerating some sun and moderately dry soils. Evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage
with blue flower spikes in spring which tend to last for about 2 weeks each. Although Ajuga is relatively tough, it can rot at the base in overly wet spring soils
or in areas where they get little air circulation. If desired, divide at any time of the year. Ajuga has been known to spread by seed, so they should be deadheaded after blooming, if you are worried about them invading your lawn or another area of the garden. Tolerates light foot traffic. Deer resistant. Grows 6”
tall and generally spreads 24” wide. (Zones 4-9; Heat Zones 8-2).
r. ‘Bronze Beauty’
Rich burgundy or bronze foliage with blue flowers.
r. ‘Burgundy Glow’
White and pink to purplish foliage with blue flowers.
r. ‘Catlin’s Giant’
Robust, large leafed Ajuga with burgundy foliage & 8” long dark purple flowers. Grows 8-10” tall.
‘Chocolate Chip’
Miniature, chocolate colored foliage with blue flowers. Grows 3” tall x 18” wide.
Euonymous fortunei var. coloratus — Purple Winter Creeper
Dark green foliage is followed by attractive purple winter color. A hardy ground cover grows 12-24” x 36”. (Zones 4-9)
Hedera — Ivy
A nice evergreen plant for use as a groundcover or as trailing material in container plantings. May be planted in full sun to deep shade. Intense winter sun and
dry cold winter winds are detrimental to most Ivies. When planting, you may remove a few of the bottom leaves and bury the roots and bare stems to give the
ivy a better chance of surviving frost upheaval and scorching from winter winds.
helix
Your standard groundcover English ivy.
Pachysandra terminalis — Japanese Spurge
A traditional groundcover that does particularly well under trees where they typically need to compete for limited sun, nutrients and water. Dark evergreen
foliage with fragrant creamy white flowers in late spring for about two weeks. Optimal conditions for Pachysandra are light to full shade and rich moist soils.
At the minimum they need afternoon shade even in cool climates. If desired, divide at any time of the year. Grows 9-12” tall. Pachysandra can spread up to
18” wide but you may want to plant on 6-12” centers. (Zones 4-9; Heat zones 8-1)
Periwinkle — Vinca minor
A vigorous groundcover which prefers moist, shady areas. Blue flowers in spring and more sporadic blooms throughout the season. Tolerates some foot traffic. Grows 4-10” x 12-18” wide. Plant on 12” centers for quick coverage. Periwinkle spreads above ground so root barriers will not impede it’s spread. If desired, propagate by division during any part of the year. (Zones 4-9; Heat zones 9-1)
BULBS
Every October– December we carry an assortment of spring blooming bulbs. The color selection varies from year to year; however, the types of bulbs that we
carry remains fairly consistent, tulips, daffodils, crocus, and hyacinths both regular and miniature. We have multiple quantities: bags of 15-20, boxes of 50-100,
crates of 250. Our list of varieties and prices is available beginning in September.
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Drought Tolerant:
Achillea
Agastache
Amsonia Hubrechtii
Aquilegia
Artemesia
Aster
Baptisia
Carex
Calamagrostis
Ceratostigma
Coreopsis
Dianthus
Echinacea
Epimedium
Eupatorium
Euphorbia
Fern Autumn
Fern Christmas
Fern Mexican Male
Fern Tassel
Festuca
Gaillardia
Gaura
Geranium
Hemerocallis
Helleborus
Hosta
Hypericum
Iberis
Iris cristata
Iris germanica
Iris pallida
Kniphofia
Lamiastrum
Lamium
Lavender
Leucanthemum
Deer Resistant:
Liatris
Lonicera
Miscanthus
Monarda
Nepeta
Ophiopogon
Pennisetum
Penstemon
Perovskia
Phlox subulata
Polygonatum
Rosemary
Rudbeckia
Salvia
Santolina
Sedum
Solidago
Stachys
Stokesia
Thyme
Tradescantia
Verbena
Veronica
Viola
Acanthus
Achillea
Actea
Aconitum
Ajuga
Alchemilla
Allium
Amsonia
Anemone
Aquilegia
Artemesia
Aster
Astilbe
Baptisia
Belamcanda
Bergenia
Brunnera
Campanula
Ceratostigma
Chelone
Clematis
Convallaria
Coreopsis
Crocosmia
Dianthus
Dicentra
Digitalis
Echinacea
Epimedium
Eupatorium
Euphorbia
Ferns
Gaillardia
Galium
Gaura
Geranium
Helleborus
Heuchera
Hypericum
Iberis
Iris
Ivy
Kniphofia
Lamiastrum
Lamium
Lavender
Leucanthemum
Liatris
Lobelia
Lonicera
Lysimachia
Miscanthus
Monarda
Nepeta
Pachysandra
Paeonia
Pardancanda
Penstemon
Perovskia
Phlox subulata
Polygonatum
Pulmonaria
Rosemary
Rudbeckia
Salvia
Scabiosa
Sedum
Solidago
Stachys
Stokesia
Thyme
Tiarella
Tradescantia
Verbena
Veronica
Vinca
Viola
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Evergreen:
Moisture Tolerant:
Aconitum
Acorus
Alchemilla
Aquilegia
Aster
Astilbe
Brunnera
Campanula
Carex
Chelone
Convallaria
Coreopsis
Dicentra
Digitalis
Echinacea
Eupatorium
Ferns
Hemerocallis
Heuchera
Heucherella
Hosta
Iris Louisiana
Iris siberica
Iris pseudacorus
Kniphofia
Liatris
Ligularia
Lobelia
Lonicera
Lysimachia
Monarda
Polygonatum
Rudbeckia
Solidago
Tradescantia
Tricyrtis
Vernonia
Veronica
Viola
Achillea (some)
Acorus
Ajuga
Alchemilla
Artemesia
Asarum (some)
Bergenia
Bignonia
Carex
Coreopsis (some)
Dianthus
Digitalis
Euonymus coloratus
Euphorbia
Fern Arborvitae
Fern Autumn
Fern Christmas
Fern Mexican Male
Fern Tassel
Festuca
Gaultheria
Geranium (some)
Heath/Heather
Helleborus
Hemerocallis (few)
Heuchera
Heucherella
Hypericum Brigadoon
Hypericum calycinum
Iberis
Kniphofia (some)
Lamiastrum
Lamium
Lavender
Leucanthemum
Lonicera (some)
Ophiopogon
Pachysandra
Penstemon
Phlox divaricata
Phlox stolonifera
Phlox subulata
Polemonium
Rohdea
Rosemary
Rubus
Sagina
Santolina
Sarcococca
Scabiosa
Sedum Angelina
Sedum Bailey’s Gold
Sedum Dragon’s Blood
Sedum ternatum
Sempervivum
Stachys
Stokesia
Teucreum
Thyme
Tiarella
Tradescantia
Veronica (most)
Vinca
Viola (some)
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Groundcovers:
Acorus
Ajuga
Alchemilla
Artemesia
Asarum
Astilbe
Begonia
Bergenia
Brunnera
Campanula
Carex
Ceratostigma
Convallaria
Coreopsis
Delosperma
Dianthus
Dicentra
Epimedium
Euonymus coloratus
Euphorbia
Ferns (some)
Festuca
gallium
Gaultheria
Gazania
Geranium
Heath
Heather
Helleborus
Hemerocallis
Hosta
Hypericum calycinum
Iberis
Iris cristata
Ivy
Lamisatrum
Lamium
Lysimachia
Mazus
Mertensia
Nepeta
Ophiopogon
Pachysandra
Phlox subulata
Pulmonaria
Rosemary
Sagina
Sarcococca
Sedum
Sisyrinchium
Stachys
Teucreum
Thymus
Tiarella
Verbena
Veronica
Vinca
Viola
Native Perennials:
Agastache Golden Jubilee
Amsonia
Aquilegia
Aruncus dioicus
Asarum canadense
Asclepias
Aster (lots)
Baptisia
Belamcanda
Chelone
Chasmanthium
Chrysogonum virginianum
Coreopsis nana
Coreopsis grandiflora
Coreopsis rosea
Coreopsis verticillata
Dicentra eximia
Echinacea (many)
Eragrostis spectabilis
Eupatorium
Fern Christmas
Fern Cinnamon
Fern Hayscented
Fern Lady
Fern New York
Fern Ostrich
Fern Royal
Fern Sensitive
Gaillardia (some)
Geranium maculatum
Helianthus
Heliopsis
Heuchera (many)
Hibiscus moscheutos
Iris cristata
Iris Louisiana
Iris versicolor
Liatris
Lobelia cardinalis
Lobelia siphilitica
Lonicera sempervirens
Monarda
Muhlenbergia
Penstemon
Phlox divaricata
Phlox paniculata
Phlox stolonifera
Phlox subulata
Physotegia
Polemonium reptans
Polygonatum
Rudbeckia (most)
Schizachyrium
Sedum ternatum
Silene caroliniana
Solidago
Spiranthes
Sporobolus
Stokesia
Tiarella
Tradescantia
Verbena
Vernonia
Viola
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