Agastache `Blue Fortune`
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Agastache `Blue Fortune`
PERENNIALS PERENNIALS: Agastache 'Blue Fortune' to Aster spectabilis $$plantID:3626$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3627$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Agastache 'Blue Fortune' Hybrid Anise Hyssop Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia Blue Star (A.foeniculum x A.rugosa). G Fortgens, Arboretum A naturally occurring variation found in thickets and in rich soils, similar to A. hubrictii but foliage is not as fine textured. Forms a clump with clusters of 3/4", soft light blue starry flowers with white throats in late spring. Narrow green foliage turn attractive shades of yellow in fall, on 2-3' stems. Easy to grow. Zones 3-9. H: 2-3 ft · W: 2-3 ft Trompenberg, Rotterdam. A butterfly magnet! A profusion of long lasting, deep violet blue flower spikes appear from July to September over fragrant foliage. 'Blue Fortune' is heat and drought tolerant, as well as insect and disease resistant, thanks to hybrid vigor. Prefers sunny average to dry locations. Zones 6-9. H: 2-3 ft · W: 1-2 ft 1 gal $15.00 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:3553$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3556$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Agave utahensis v. kaibabensis Kaibab agave Asclepias amplexicaulis Clasping Milkweed NEW! Grown from seed collected at 8000' in Northern Arizona, this selection offers a South Western flair. Narrow, vertical bluish green leaves form a compact basil rosette topped by a heavy white bloom. Planting under an overhanging rock or roof will help it survive cold wet winters. Thrives on dry, well drained soils. Zones 5-9. H: 6-8 in · W: 6-8 in NEW! This rare and endangered wildflower blooms May - June attracting bees, butterflies, and birds. Large flowers are green with a purplish cast. Wavy opposite leaves are attached with no stalk and appear to clasp the stem giving rise to its common name. Foliage is thick and waxy, allowing plants to survive summer long droughts. Zones 4-8. H: 2-3 ft · W: 2-3 ft 4" pot $10.00 1 quart $10.00 $$plantID:3456$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:2635$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Allium altaicum Ornamental Onion Asclepias incarnata Swamp Milkweed An uncommon Allium grown for it's bold architectural structure. We grew these from seed Ron collected at the South-Siberian Botanical Garden At Barnaul in 2007. There is speculation this may be the wild ancestor of bunching onions, Allium fistulosum. Zones 3-8. H: 1-2 ft · W: 1-2 ft 4" pot $10.00 This milkweed has clusters of upward facing pink flowers in June and July growing to 3-5' tall. Native to flood plains and wet meadows, but is underused in regular garden conditions. Great plant for butterflies and the food of choice for Monarch caterpillars. Zones 3-7. H: 3-4 ft · W: 2-3 ft 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:3554$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:162$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Allium nutans Ornamental Onion NEW! Plants grown from seed collected in the Altai Mtns of Siberia by Ron in 2007. Easy to grow in a sunny garden with well-drained, moist soil. Lavender-purple flowers in 3" umbels bloom from June to July. The leaves(raw or cooked) are said to have a mild, chive-like flavor. Zones 1-7. H: 15-20 in · W: 3-6 in 4" pot $10.00 Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly Weed A tough, drought-tolerant native with intense orange flowers in mid to late summer. Attracts many varieties of butterfly and is especially attractive to Monarchs. A beautiful solution for a dry sunny slope! Occurs in dry fields and roadsides in most of the US. Zones 3 - 9. H: 12-18 in · W: 10-12 in 1 quart $10.00 $$plantID:3555$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:2600$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Allium sensecens Ornamental Onion Asclepias verticillata Horsetail Milkweed NEW! Another one of Ron's collections from the Altai Mtns in Siberia in 2007. This species is extremely widespread and variable, this is the "typical", nonglaucous form. The lilac to lavender flowers bloom later than many, from July to August and are mildly fragrant. Easy to grow in full sun. Zones 4-8. H: 6-12 in · W: 6-12 in 4" pot $10.00 NEW! A delicate milkweed with white flowers and finely textured foliage. Great small native plant that mingles well with other wildflowers. Tolerant of a wide range of soil and light conditions. Zones 4-8. H: 1-2 ft · W: 1-2 ft 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:142$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:2932$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Amsonia hubrictii Threadleaf Blue Star Aster ageratoides 'Ezo Murasaki' Japanese Aster Small star-shaped light blue flowers in clusters cover the plants in spring, but the distinctive leaves of this Midwestern native provide textural interest throughout the growing season. Extremely finetextured foliage turns into fluffy mounds of bright gold about 3' tall and wide in the fall. Tolerant of dry soil and full sun. Zones 6-8. H: 3-4 ft · W: 3-4 ft Stunning deep violet-purple flowers with chartreuse centers really pop in the landscape. Small flowers bloom profusely on 2' stems late Oct. into Nov. Plant in average, well drained, lime-enriched (alkaline) soil. Zones 4-8. H: 1-2 ft · W: 1-2 ft 1 quart $10.00 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:144$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:2629$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Amsonia tabernaemontana (selection or hybrid) 'Blue Ice' Blue Star Aster (Eurybia) spectabilis Showy Aster White Flower Farm. Long lived native perennial that looks good all year. Willow-shaped, dark green foliage turns an attractive bright yellow in fall. Habit is compact and upright. Spikes of blue star-like dark lavender-blue 3/4 inch flowers appear in late Spring. Zones 5-8. H: 15-18 in · W: 15-18 in 1 gal. $15.00 pg. 50 pg. 42 A small statured aster for dry sandy soils. Eventually forming loose colonies with many flowering stems. Rather large light blue flower petals surround a gold central disk. Native to the NJ Pine Barrens. Our plants are seed grown from our native population here at the nursery. Zones 4-9. H: 1-2 ft · W: 1-2 ft 4" pot $10.00 | 1 gal. $15.00 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. Visit www.RareFindNursery.com for Online Ordering, Plant Descriptions and more. PERENNIALS PERENNIALS: Aster linariifolius to Coreopsis lanceolata $$plantID:165$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3494$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Aster (Lonactis) linariifolius Stiffleaved Aster Bergenia ciliata Hairy Bergenia The ideal companion for Eupatorium hyssopifolium, this little aster enjoys similar conditions of sun and dry sand. A fine, easy to grow Eastern US native species, it has light blue flowers during August through October. Zones 4 - 9. H: 1-2 ft · W: 1-2 ft 1 quart $10.00 Attractive and very different from other Bergenia in being deciduous and having very large hairy leaves. Clusters of pink flowers in early spring rise on 10" stalks. Takes sun to shade but will get largest with adequate moisture and partial shade. Zones 5-8. H: 12-18 in · W: 18-24 in 1 quart $15.00 $$plantID:2794$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3503$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Aster (Symphyotrichum) oblongifolium 'October Skies' Aster Callirhoe involucrata Winecup Purple Poppy Mallow Selected for its vigorous, low-spreading habit, greygreen foliage and fall display of sky blue flowers with burnt orange centers. Performs well in a wide range of soil types. Zones 5-8. H: 10-15 in · W: 20-30 in Prairie perennial with cups of bright magenta flowers in May-June & some later bloom; palmatelylobed dark green leaves on low stems to 3' wide. Excellent flowering ground cover for borders, cottage gardens, or meadows. Protect from rabbits. Zones 4-8. 1 gal $15.00 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:3270$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:295$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Baptisia 'Dutch Chocolate' PPAF False Indigo Chelone glabra White Turtlehead B. minor hybrid. Hans Hansen. A compact shrubby perennial that looks great all season. In late spring to early summer, velvety chocolate purple flowers spikes are held above the deep blue green foliage. Ornamental seed pods add autumn interest. Zones 4 - 9. H: 30-36 in · W: 18-24 in 1 gal $15.00 Flowers are white, often with a touch of pink, resembling turtle's heads. Each is about an inch long, arranged in clusters in axils of dark green leaves, all along upright stems. In the wild, this plant grows near water, but will adapt to normal garden conditions as long as not too dry. Plants grow in clumps, in light shade. Zones 3-8. H: 24-36 in · W: 15-18 in 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:3271$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:2546$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' Pink Turtlehead Hans Hansen. Lemon yellow flower spikes with dark charcoal stems are held above beautiful blue-green foliage creating a striking floral display in late spring to early summer. Foliage stays nice all season on an upright, vase-shaped mound. Zones 4 - 9. H: 2-3 ft · W: 2-3 ft A hot pink form of this native perennial, best in moist soil and full sun to part shade. Attractively serrated leaves, and flowers that resemble (surprise) turtleheads! Zones 4-9. H: 1-2 ft · W: 1-2 ft 1 gal $15.00 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:2663$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:301$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Baptisia alba var. macrophylla (formerly B. leucantha) Cimicifuga (Actaea) racemosa Snakeroot Sculptural, dramatic, and long-lived, is this multistemmed perennial with tall spikes of showy white flowers in spring. The rattle-like seedpods add another decorative feature in late summer. Best sited in full sun in well-drained soils. Newly emerging stems look like asparagus! This is the northern form. Zones 2-9. H: 24-60 in · W: 18-36 in This majestic plant with airy spikes of ivory white flowers is a member of the buttercup family and can be found in rich woods of the eastern US deciduous forest. Easy to grow in dry shade once established but will look best with supplemental water. Provides an excellent source of nectar and pollen for beneficial insects. Zones 3 - 8. H: 4-5 ft · W: 2-3 ft 1 quart $10.00 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:2145$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3440$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screaming Yellow' False Indigo Convallaria majalis 'Rosea' Lily-ofthe-Valley A riot of yellow in late spring-early summer! Larry Loman of Ridgecrest Nursery in Wynne, Arkansas selected this brilliant yellow-gold Baptisia for the profuse flower display, deep green foliage, and compact rounded habit. Zones 5-8. H: 2-3 ft · W: 2-3 ft Light pink flowered selection of this wonderful groundcover. Flowers in early May are extremely fragrant and fill the air with a delicious perfume. Zones 2-7. H: 6-8 in · W: 12-18 in 1 gal $15.00 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:176$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3564$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Baptisia tinctoria Yellow Wild Indigo Coreopsis lanceolata Lanceleaf tickseed Multitudes of small, cheerful yellow pea-type flowers cover the delicate tri-lobed leaves in May-June. Easily grown in sandy to loamy, well-drained soil. Tolerates drought and poor soils. Zones 3-9. H: 30-36 in · W: 30-36 in 1 gal $15.00 A "tried and true" native wildflower! Easily grown in full sun and tolerant of heat, humidity and drought.Showy, yellow, daisy like flowers appear from May to July and freely self seed to produce large colonies. To encourage additional blooming and unwanted self-seeding, promptly remove spent flowers. Zones 4-8. H: 12-24 in · W: 12-18 in 1 gal $15.00 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | support@rarefindnursery.com pg. 51 pg. 43 PERENNIALS PERENNIALS: Epimedium 'Brilliant Ruby Starr' to Hibiscus 'Cranberry Crush' $$plantID:3569$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3311$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Epimedium 'Brilliant Ruby Starr' Perennial Fairy Wings Eupatorium perfoliatum American Boneset NEW! Large ruby red flowers appear on tall stems in April and May before leaves emerge welcoming the renewal of spring. This vigorous growing semievergreen ground cover with it's delicate heart shaped leaves is an excellent selection for dry shade. Zones 4-9. H: 10-15 in · W: 15-18 in This large, hairy clump former produces compound corymbs of small, downy, white flowers from July to September, attracting butterflies. Usually grows in wet soils along stream banks, low woods and meadows. Great for planting in a rain garden. Zones 3-8. H: 4-6 ft · W: 3-4 ft $$plantID:3565$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Epimedium grandiflorum 'Queen Esta' Barrenwort $$plantID:2612$$ %%catName:Perennials%% NEW! Harold Epstein named his first seedling introduction from his garden after his wife, Esta. The large flowers have dark lavender inner-sepals and pale lavender spurs complementing the newly emerging purple foliage. The small heart shaped leaves are deciduous and the plant habit is clump forming. Zones 5-8. This species will tolerate the most shade of any Joe Pye Weed. Found in thickets and open woods. Has smaller purple flowers that are not as large as fistulosum. Zones 4-8. H: 4-7 ft · W: 3-4 ft $$plantID:3566$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3310$$ %%catName:Perennials%% 1 gal $15.00 1 gal $15.00 Eupatorium purpureum Joe Pye Weed 1 gal $15.00 1 gal $15.00 Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Queen' Barrenwort NEW! Brilliant rose-red flowers and large heartshaped leaves (6" long x 4" wide) create a spectacular show in the garden. The leaves grow in tight deer-resistant clumps and often turn orange in autumn. Zones 4-8. H: 10-15 in · W: 10-15 in 1 gal $15.00 Eupatorium purpureum ssp. maculatum 'Gateway' Joe Pye Weed Gigantic bright mauve pink flower heads contrast against dark wine red stems and are powerful butterfly magnets from July to September. Shorter and more compact than other selections of this species. Full sun to partial shade in moist fertile soil. Zones 4-8. H: 4-6 ft · W: 3-5 ft 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:3567$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:2580$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Epimedium pubigerum Barrenwort Hemerocallis 'Michel Smith' Daylily NEW! This is an excellent ground cover! Yellowish flowers with pink to white inner sepals appear from April to June and are held on 2' stems above leathery, glossy dark green foliage. It spreads by rhizomes to form dense expanding mounds in the shady woodland garden. Zones 5-9. H: 1-2 ft · W: 1-2 ft ('Lauren Leah' x 'Wings of Chance'). A. William 1 quart $10.00 Smith, registered 1998. Named for Bill's wife, this soft yellow 5" flower has a peach eye zone and green throat. It is an early mid-season bloomer on a 28" flower scape with three branches and twenty blooms. Semi-evergreen. Diploid. Zones 4-9. 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:3568$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3107$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Epimedium x youngianum 'Royal Flush' Perennial Fairy Wings Heuchera 'Stainless Steel' PPAF Coral Bells This 2004 introduction from Darrell Probst has light lavender flowers in mid-spring that really pop against rich purple-bronze tinted leaves in spring. As foliage matures it eventually turns to green but may produce two or three flushes of new colored foliage until midsummer. H: 10-12 in · W: 18-24 in H.pubescens hybrid. C. & M.Oliver. A new and very vigorous selection from the Olivers of The Primrose Path. Young foliage is silver with a purple flush, becoming clear silver at bloom time; the undersides of the leaves are dark red-purple. The leaves are about 4" across. White flowers are borne on 18" tall loose panicles. Zones 5-8. H: 6-10 in · W: 14-18 in 1 gal $15.00 4" pot $10.00 $$plantID:3369$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:624$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Epimedium × warleyense 'Orange Queen' Barrenwort Heuchera villosa 'Autumn Bride' Coral Bells Showy, graceful sprays of copper-orange flowers welcome spring in the shade garden. Flowers emerge before foliage. Prune back the old leaves in late winter to show the flowers best effect. The plants form an evergreen mound of dark green heart shaped foliage and make an excellent ground cover. Withstands drought. Zones 4 - 9. H: 8-10 in · W: 12-18 in A distinctly different species with large fuzzy leaves of light green. It is a vigorous grower and more heat tolerant than other species. Flowers are produced in early fall and make quite a show with numerous small white flowers making bouquets. Zones 4-8. H: 15-18 in · W: 18-24 in $$plantID:464$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3224$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Eryngium yuccifolium Rattlesnake Master Hibiscus 'Cranberry Crush' PP21984 Rose Mallow Definitely different! Imagine small golf balls on stems rising from yucca-like spiky leaves, and you've got a pretty good idea of what this plant looks like! Rattlesnake Master is native to the Eastern US and is very adaptable, growing in wet or dry soils, full sun to part shade. Drought tolerant once established. Zones 5-9. H: 3-4 ft · W: 2-3 ft Clarence Falstad. Dramatic near black buds open to scarlet red flowers, 7-8" wide with overlapping petals. Flowering begins in mid summer covering the plant until early fall. Leathery, maple like foliage with slight purple overtones are a bonus. Grows quickly and attracts hummingbirds! Zones 4-9. H: 3-4 ft · W: 4-5 ft 1 gal $15.00 1 quart $10.00 1 gal $15.00 pg. 52 pg. 44 3 gal $20.00 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. Visit www.RareFindNursery.com for Online Ordering, Plant Descriptions and more. PERENNIALS PERENNIALS: Hibiscus 'Jazzberry Jam' to Liatris graminifolia $$plantID:3225$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:682$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Hibiscus 'Jazzberry Jam' Rose Mallow Hosta 'Hanky Panky' Clarence Falstad. Dinner plate size, deep magenta flowers with a red eye cover this large perennial for several months from midsummer into early fall. Flower petals are ruffled, thick and heavily overlapping and bright yellow pollen really stands out in the centers. A single plant can make a fabulous focal point in the garden. Zones 4-9. H: 4-5 ft · W: 6-7 ft Oaks Nursery. Dark green leaves with a pale lime edge emerge in Spring. An ivory halo separates the center from the margin. As the summer progresses, the center brightens to a creamy-yellow color as the "Striptease-pattern" changes to a dark green and the margin then becomes near white. Lavender flowers top the vigorous clump in midsummer. Zones 3-8. H: 12-15 in · W: 18-24 in 3 gal $20.00 Natural sport of 'Striptease'. H. Hansen Shady 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:3447$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:692$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Hibiscus 'Royal Gems' Rose Mallow Hosta 'Liberty' Flemings Flower Fields. The dark-green foliage enhances the beautiful rose-pink blooms, and while the flowers are indeed large, they appear even bigger because of the compact size of the plant. PP11011 Zones 4-9. H: 3-4 ft · W: 3-4 ft If you think Hosta 'Sagae' is good, wait til you see this! It is a sport (mutation) of 'Sagae' with a wider, more dramatic border. Extra thick dark green leaves are edged with a wide golden-yellow border, changing to cream in summer. In early summer, the slow-growing clumps are topped with spikes of lavender flowers Zones 3-8. H: 10-15 in · W: 1-3 ft 3 gal $20.00 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:650$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:707$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Hibiscus coccineus Swamp Hibiscus Hosta 'Stained Glass' This native herbaceous hibiscus has fine-textured leaves and large bright red flowers. It can grow to 6 x 6 feet in a season. The foliage resembles certain illicit substances and may draw the attention of your neighbors and your local DEA! Zones 5-8. H: 6-7 ft · W: 6-7 ft This recent and distinctive sport of 'Guacamole' has large, very fragrant flowers and limey, goldcentered leaves with impressed deeper green veins, hence the name. Leaves are bordered dark green. Fast growth rate, medium to large size. Zones 3-8. H: 15-18 in · W: 24-30 in $$plantID:2898$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Iris cristata 'Dick Redfield' Crested Iris 1 gal $15.00 Hosta 'Blue Ivory' Bill Meyer. A superb medium sized Hosta with beautiful blue leaves with wide, creamy white margins in spring. Mid summer flowers are lavender and attract hummingbirds. Performs best in light to full shade in moist humus rich soil. Zones 3-8. H: 14-18 in · W: 24-30 in 1 gal $15.00 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:2480$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Redfield/(Schafer/Sacks). Discovered as a chance seedling in the renowned Dick Redfield's Connecticut rock garden. Exceptionally unique and beautiful with 6 rich purple falls (double). Signals are bright white with a very dark, almost black halo. Frilly crests are yellow and white with lavender flecks on side ridges. A vigorous grower, and quite compact. Zones 4-8. H: 3-5 in · W: 1-2 ft 4" pot $20.00 $$plantID:3352$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3460$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Hosta 'Empress Wu' Iris sibirica Fond Kiss Siberian Iris Brian and Virginia Skaggs. Impress Who?...every one, with one of the worlds largest hosta. The thick, dark green leaves are enormous measuring 18 inches in width. It forms an upright mounded clump. Five foot tall scapes of lavender flowers appear in midsummer. Named as a tribute to the only female emperor of China. Zones 3-9. H: 40-48 in · W: 5-6 ft Schafer/Sacks '99. Morgan Wood award winner 2008. A big extravagant flower and an even more extravagant display. Warm white with a large pink flush on the falls. Three buds open in slow succession followed by repeat on 36" stems. Schaefer, Marty/Jan Sacks '99. AM?04 Zones 5-7. H: 30-36 in · W: 15-18 in 1 gal $15.00 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:679$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:878$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Hosta 'Grand Tiara' Kirengeshoma palmata Yellow Waxbells This tetraploid form of 'Golden Tiara' has a wider and more pronounced bright gold margin with a narrow dark green center. The leaves are also noticeably thicker than the parent plant. Lavender flowers in midsummer. Rapidly grows into a nice mound. A real eye-catcher. Zones 3-8. H: 12-14 in · W: 34-36 in 1 gal $15.00 Beautiful large bushy perennial with maple-like leaves oppositely placed on the stems. 1.5 inch waxy, deep yellow bell-shaped flowers occur in clusters or 2-4 at the ends of the stems in July and August. Prefers an acid soil and shade. Adequate moisture is appreciated. Especially nice plant for woodland gardens. Native to Japan. Zones 5-7. H: 2-3 ft · W: 2-3 ft 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:681$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3573$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Hosta 'Guacamole' Liatris graminifolia Grass-leaf Blazingstar Solberg. This sport of 'Fragrant Bouquet' forms a large mound of chartreuse centered, green bordered leaves which become brighter gold during the season and in brighter light. Very vigorous grower with tall scapes of very large fragrant near-white flowers from mid-August into September. Zones 3-8. H: 18-24 in · W: 30-36 in 1 gal $15.00 NEW! Native from New Jersey to Alabama this compact perennial has soft 2" long grass like foliage on reddish-pink stems. A plethora of small, soft lavender to near white flowers bloom in early autumn supplying a rich source of nectar for butterflies and fall ripened seeds for birds. Zones 6-9. H: 1-2 ft · W: 8-12 in 4" pot $10.00 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | support@rarefindnursery.com pg. 53 pg. 45 PERENNIALS PERENNIALS: Liatris novae-angliae to Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' $$plantID:3574$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:1101$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Liatris scariosa var. novae-angliae New England Blazingstar Oenothera berlandieri 'Siskiyou' Evening Primrose NEW! Rare yet easy to grow, this native will summon butterflies and moths to your garden. Tiny redishpurple flowers in heads up to 1 inch across bloom from August to September. It will bring to life any partial to full sun area in the garden, weather formal or naturalized. H: 2-5 ft · W: 10-15 in Siskiyou Nursery. This Southwest native produces pale pink, saucer-shaped, 2-inch wide flowers in great numbers over the small, narrow dark green leaves in early summer thru midsummer. Will maintain a healthy compact form in poor, welldrained soil and full sun. In more fertile soils, it spreads rampantly. Zones 6-9. H: 6-8 in · W: 12-15 in 1 quart $10.00 4" pot $10.00 $$plantID:918$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3124$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Lilium superbum Turk's Cap Lily Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Niger' Japanese Mondo Grass This majestic lily is occasionally seen along roadsides here in Central New Jersey, growing in rich soil near edges of wetlands. The petals of the nodding, spotted, orange and yellow flowers recurve, inspiring the name Turk's Cap. Native to eastern North America from NH south to GA and AL. Zones 5 - 8. H: 4-6 ft · W: 1-2 ft small bulb $15.00 A spectacular evergreen grass like plant to use as a groundcover or accent plant in combination planters. Growth habit is a dense clump former. 'Niger' starts off purplish-green and turns to jet black in full sun. Purplish-white flowers emerge in early spring followered by dark berries in the fall. Zones 6-9. H: 6-8 in · W: 6-8 in 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:3452$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:2657$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Lobelia 'Pablo's Purple' Lobelia hybrid Pachysandra procumbens Allegheny Spurge Found as a chance seedling of Lobelia cardinalis in a customers garden in Lambertville, NJ. who shared it with us. Magenta-purple flowers and sterile so must be a hybrid. Zones 4-8. H: 4-5 ft · W: 6-12 in A native groundcover that's becoming more popular. Not to be confused with the Japanese species, it's more delicate and appropriate for the woodland garden. It has mottled semi-evergreen foliage and fragrant white flowers along with the new spring growth. Spreads slowly and not as vigorously spreading as the evergreen form. Zones 4-8. H: 6-8 in · W: 1-2 ft 4" pot $10.00 | 1 gal $15.00 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:927$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3500$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower Few plants can produce such an electric, eyepopping RED as our native cardinal flower! Upright flower spikes are produced for a long period in midsummer on a 2-3 foot plant. Adequate moisture and sun are musts, but then what a show! Plant at the edge of a driveway or parking lot where runoff will keep it thriving. Zones 2-8. H: 2-3 ft · W: 1-2 ft 1 gal $15.00 Passiflora incarnata Passion-flower, Maypop A SE US native distinguished by distinctive 3-4" lavender flowers that are said to symbolize Christ's passion and suffering, followed by edible (seedy) fruit. Forms a rapid-growing, tendril-climbing vine, woody or herbaceous depending on climate. Sun to part shade, medium moisture. Zones 6-9. H: 6-8 ft · W: 3-6 ft 4" pot $10.00 | 1 gal $20.00 $$plantID:3486$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3313$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Lobelia siphilitica Big Blue Lobelia Penstemon calycosus Smooth Beardtongue This is a charming plant for the blue garden. Blooms in midsummer at the same time as its' better-known red relative L cardinalis, Lobelia siphilitica also likes moist sun to part shade. Will tolerate some drought and may self-sow if happy. Zones 4-9. H: 3-4 ft · W: 12-18 in 1 gal $15.00 Attract butterflies with this eastern US native. Showy light purplish-pink, snapdragon-like flowers are displayed on 2 to 4' tall spikes in June and July. Great for naturalizing in moist to dry places in part shade. Zones 5-8. H: 30-36 in · W: 18-24 in 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:2632$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:2654$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Mitchella repens f. leucocarpa Whitefruited Partridgeberry Phlox glaberrima 'Triple Play' Variegated Smooth Phlox NEW! Rare! A fine-textured creeping evergreen groundcover with small oval dark green leaves veined with lighter green. Very fragrant white flowers bloom in mid summer. Small white (instead of normal red) edible berries persist through winter. This North American native needs a shaded site with acid, moist, well-drained soil. Zones 2-9. H: 2-3 in · W: 2-3 ft Shaefer/Sacks. Striking new variegated smooth phlox which is vigorous, can take full sun without bleaching, also does well in part shade. The variegation is soft grey green and white in the sun, more cream in the shade. Zones 4-7. H: 15-18 in · W: 18-24 in 1 gal $15.00 4" pot $20.00 $$plantID:1088$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' Creeping Phlox A superb selection for the butterfly garden with lavender pin cushion-like flowers and beautiful shiney green mildew resistant leaves. The species is much more drought tolerant than didyma. It can be seen along Missouri highways in tandem with orange Butterfly weed, Ascepias tuberosa, an attractive combination. Zones 3-9. H: 2-4 ft · W: 2-3 ft NEW! This wonderful evergreen woodlander forms a low growing dense mat in moist acid soils growing vigorously to form a vibrant ground cover. Clear purple flowers are held up above the deep green foliage creating a dramatic effect. Blooms late spring / early summer. Zones 5-8. H: 6-10 in · W: 18-24 in 1 gal $15.00 pg. 54 pg. 46 $$plantID:2916$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Monarda fistulosa 'Claire Grace' Wild Bergamot 4" pot $10.00 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. Visit www.RareFindNursery.com for Online Ordering, Plant Descriptions and more. PERENNIALS PERENNIALS: Polygonatum humile to Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade' $$plantID:3194$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:1959$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Polygonatum humile Solomon's Seal Silphium laciniatum Compass Plant A delightful spreading, low growing perennial for a shady area in the garden. Ovate leaves are packed tightly and arranged alternately on short upright stems. Faintly scented tubular white flowers hang from the leaf axils, followed by round bluish-black fruit. Zones 5-8. H: 6-12 in · W: 1-3 ft The common name is derived from the curious manner in which the basal leaves are arranged, orienting themselves north and south. Large, bristly, deeply pinnate (laciniate) leaves ascend the rough stem. Flower stalk up to 8 feet in height. Yellow sunflowers, followed by nutritious seeds sought by birds. Midwestern prairie native. Zones 3-9. H: 8-10 ft · W: 3-5 ft 2 quart $15.00 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:1176$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:1960$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Polystichum acrostichoides Christmas Fern Silphium perfoliatum Cup Plant Often used in Christmas floral arrangements because it's still attractive in December. Neat habit, easy culture, and lustrous, nearly evergreen leaves. Wonderful companion for spring blooming bulbs. Best in well drained acid to neutral soils and shade. Zones 4-8. H: 10-12 in · W: 12-18 in 1 gal $15.00 Need a bold accent? Try this! Distinguished from other silphium by its square stems and pairs of cup-forming leaves, this prairie native has 3-inch lemon yellow sunflowers on 4-8 foot stalks. Leaves are opposite and are fused around the stem forming a cup that collects rainwater. Zones 4-8. H: 4-8 ft · W: 3-4 ft 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:3314$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:2920$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Pycnanthemum muticum Shorttoothed Mountain Mint Solidago odora Sweet goldenrod Dense clusters of little pinkish flowers are highlighted by silvery bracts and provide nectar and pollen for butterflies and bees. The leaves are strongly aromatic when crushed and smell like spearmint. Likes bright shade. Great for the woodland border. Zones 4-8. H: 2-3 ft · W: 2-3 ft 1 gal $15.00 One of the most recognizable plants in the United States with it's dense golden-yellow flower spires from July through September. It's leaves give off a licorice (anise) fragrance when crushed. Occurs on poor sandy soil, but will perform better on a somewhat fertile site. Performs well on heavy clay. Full sun to part shade. Zones 5-9. H: 2-5 ft in 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:2656$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3582$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Rodgersia podophylla 'Rotlaub' Solidago puberula Downy Goldenrod Keeps the bronze/purple leaf coloration much better than the straight species. With(lots of) moisture, partial shade and a rich soil, this plant can be quite dramatic in the landscape, growing to 5' wide with large pinnate leaves for a bold textural effect. Zones 5-9. H: 54-60 in · W: 30-36 in 1 gal $15.00 NEW! The common name of this native is derived from the fine, soft hairs that cover the stems. The flower head is composed of yellow tubular disk flowers in the center of yellow to orange strapshaped ray flowers. Prefers sandy soils and may be found in fields, roadsides and woodlands. Zones 5-8. H: 1-3 ft · W: 1-2 ft 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:1909$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3586$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Rudbeckia maxima Great Coneflower Solidago rugosa 'Devil's Spawn' This Central and Southern US native has huge powder-blue leaves clustered in 2 to 3 foot wide clumps of basal foliage. Flower spikes bearing large deep gold flowers with dark "cone" centers appear in June and July. Zones 5-9. H: 6-8 ft · W: 1-2 ft 1 gal $15.00 NEW! A RareFind exclusive introduction! With a nod to our local Jersey Devil, we present a variegated form of this common native goldendrod. This mutant form was found locally by one of our plant-possessed friends. Entire plant can be irregularly splashed with white; same yellow flowers. All green reversions must be exorcised. Zones 4-9. 4" pot $20.00 $$plantID:3487$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3583$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Rudbeckia triloba Three-leaved Coneflower Solidago sempervirens NEW! Showy flowers have yellow rays and a brown center disk blooming from July through October. Attracts butterflies and is drought and deer resistant. Though it is a short lived perennial it freely selfseeds. Zones 4-8. H: 2-3 ft · W: 12-18 in 1 gal $15.00 This salt tolerant Goldenrod produces arching branches with clusters of deep-yellow flower heads that attract songbirds and butterflies. Foliage is somewhat succulent and the basal leaves are evergreen. Grows to about 3 feet in sandy conditions. Can grow much taller in rich fertile soil and may require staking. 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:3068$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3118$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Scutellaria ovata Heart-leaved Skull Cap Solidago shortii 'Solar Cascade' A fantastic native ground cover for partly shady dry conditions. In spring and summer the foliage has a purple metallic patina that fades away in mid summer when clouds of violet blue flower spikes appear. Can go dormant after flowering in warmer zones. Zones 4-9. H: 16-18 in · W: 12-18 in 1 gal $15.00 'Solar Cascade' really puts on a show in late summer and early fall once the flowering begins. The golden yellow flowers are produced in axillary clusters along reflexing stems. Foliage is shiny green throughout summer. This US native clump former is drought resistant once established and quite dramatic in mass plantings. Zones 3 - 8. H: 24-30 in · W: 12-14 in 1 gal $15.00 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | support@rarefindnursery.com pg. 55 pg. 47 PERENNIALS PERENNIALS: Solidago stricta to Zizia aurea $$plantID:3374$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3119$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Solidago stricta Wand Goldenrod Vernonia noveboracensis New York Ironweed Tall slender yellow wands to 72". Fine in sandy pine barrens as well as wet meadows. A great tall accent that begins to bloom in October with flowers at the top 10" of the scape. A distinctive trait is the adpressed leaves that lie flat against the flowering stem. Zones 5-9. H: 5-6 ft · W: 2-4 ft This stately Eastern US native enlivens damp meadows, roadsides and pastures with an autumnal deep purple haze. Adapts well to any moist location, and may attain heights of 4-7 feet depending on moisture, but does well in poor soil as well. Mother Nature's idea for a companion to yellow daisies and goldenrods! Zones 5 - 8. H: 4-7 ft · W: 2-3 ft 1 gal $15.00 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:1971$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:2926$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Solidago uliginosa Bog Goldenrod Veronicastrum virginicum Culver's Root Unlike most other goldenrods, this one likes it wet! While happy in bogs, it can also adapt to drier conditions as well, making this a useful plant for sites which are intermittently wet, such as detention basins. Typical golden yellow flowers bloom August through September. Zones 4 - 8. H: 4-5 ft · W: 3-4 ft Stately floral spires offer a dramatic garden presence in July and August. Culver's root provides an upright architectural form with whorls of olivegreen leaves accented by racemes of white flowers, reaching 4-5 feet tall. This native of Eastern US meadows and prairies is also a good cut flower. Zones 3-8. H: 4-5 ft · W: 2-3 ft 1 gal $15.00 1 gal. $15.00 $$plantID:3488$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3585$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Speirantha convallariodes False or Evergreen Lily-of-the-Valley Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination' Culver's Root A virtually unknown plant poised to become a major player in the world of evergreen groundcovers. Kin to Liriope, Ophiopogon and Lily-of-the-Valley this spreads slowly to form a dense colony. Broad leaves and clusters of starry white flowers in May. Zones 5b-8. H: 10-12 in · W: 1-2 ft NEW! This selection of our native offers lilac-rose flower spikes in mid to late summer. Sometimes reaching 5' tall, it rarely needs staking unless it gets too much shade. Best grown in full sun. Soil should not be allowed to dry out. Looks fantastic in the middle or back of a perennial border and can be used in rain gardens. Zones 3-8. H: 3-4 ft · W: 2-3 ft 1 gal $15.00 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:1973$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:3504$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Spigelia marilandica Indian Pink Viola walteri 'Silver Gem' A hummingbird magnet! This Eastern US native features unusual deep red and yellow firecrackers (the flowers) perched atop glossy leaves on a 12-18inch high plant. Best in a moist woodland or along a shady path. Spigelia is seldom offered by nurseries. Definitely a rare find! Zones 4 - 8. H: 15-18 in · W: 15-18 in NEW! An attractive slowly-creeping perennial that was selected for its tidy mound of striking silverycolored, heart-shaped leaves with contrasting green veins and low-growing spreading habit. Grows best in partial shade in moist, welldrained soils and is drought tolerant once established. Found in Bibb County, AL in 2003. Zones 4-9. H: 1-2 in · W: 4-6 in 1 quart $15.00 4" pot $10.00 $$plantID:1987$$ %%catName:Perennials%% $$plantID:2142$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Stylophorum diphyllum Wood Poppy Zizia aurea Golden Alexanders Unlike its flamboyant Oriental cousins, this native Celandine Poppy's beautifully cut leaves don't disappear, leaving you with a hole to fill. Fuzzy buds followed by 2-inch wide single petaled flowers of bright yellow appear in early Spring for approximately 4-8 weeks, but flowering may continue intermittently throughout summer. Zones 4-8. H: 15-18 in · W: 15-18 in Not only does this relative of carrots, parsley and celery have an interesting name, but it is also a primary host for the Missouri woodland swallowtail butterfly. You will enjoy the unique umbels of yellow flowers that appear in late Spring and handsome deep green foliage on a 1-2-foot high plant. Zones 3-8. H: 18-24 in · W: 18-24 in 1 gal $15.00 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:2471$$ %%catName:Perennials%% Thermopsis chinensis 'Sophia' North Creek Nursery. A compact, hardy perennial that erupts in a profusion of brilliant yellow flower spikes in early spring with tulips and daffodils. Maintains a neat and tidy habit through the entire growing season and better behaved than our native Carolina Lupine. Prefers full sun, tolerates drought and dry soils. Zones 5-8. H: 15-20 in · W: 18-24 in 4" pot $10.00 | 1 gallon $15.00 Tiarella wherryi Foamflower NEW! In May, foamy white to pink flower spikes are produced above maple like foliage for about 6 weeks. These are grown from forms with variations in leaf shapes and markings so each one is different. Good for naturalizing in part to full shade with moist well-drained soils. T. wherryi is the non-running foamflower. Zones 4-9. H: 8-12 in · W: 8-12 in pg. 56 pg. 48 “For several months I searched for Spirea tomentosa and couldn’t find anything but seeds. I never $$plantID:3584$$ %%catName:Perennials%% 1 gal $15.00 Customer Quotes imagined RareFind Nursery would have such large and healthy specimens available, but they did. I recommend them, and so does the wild life that visits my yard.” —JM Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. Visit www.RareFindNursery.com for Online Ordering, Plant Descriptions and more. GRASSES & GRASS-LIKE PLANTS: GRASSES & GRASS-LIKE PLANTS Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' to Schizachyrium scoparium $$plantID:3464$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% $$plantID:3302$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' grassyleaved sweet flag Eragrostis spectabilis Purple Love Grass 1 gal $15.00 1 gal $15.00 Brighten the garden with this wonderful award wining evergreen grass-like perennial. Sword like blades are variegated green and gold. Can be grown in containers or in the ground to add texture and color. Zones 5-9. H: 6-12 in · W: 6-12 in Soft, bronze-red clusters of tiny delicate flowers glow in sunlight during late summer, early fall. Light green summer foliage turns to a bronze-red in fall. Provides airy texture in the sunny garden. Zones 5-8. H: 18-24 in · W: 2-3 ft $$plantID:3588$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% $$plantID:2457$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% Ammophila breviligulata American beachgrass Hystrix patula NEW! Although this is one of the most common dune grasses along much of the Atlantic Coast, it's extremely important in building and stabilizing sand dunes. Grows best near the water's edge and where sand is removed and redeposited fairly frequently. H: 2-4 ft in This native grass produces attractive, airy, soft bottlebrush flowers in mid-summer. The leaves are narrow and deep green, reaching about 3 feet, while the flowers rise about a foot above. Zones 4-9. H: 3-4 ft · W: 1-2 ft 1 gal $15.00 1 quart $10.00 $$plantID:2348$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% $$plantID:3123$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% Andropogon glomeratus Bushy Bluestem Molinia arundinacea 'Skyracer' Tall Moor Grass Bushy Bluestem grows along sunny roadsides in moist, boggy locations, but it's also terrific in a more cultivated setting. Foliage is bright green in the Summer and turns a copper orange in the Fall. The bushy seed heads of this native warm season grass grow to 4 feet in September, and add unique texture to the fall landscape. Zones 5-9. H: 3-4 ft · W: 1-2 ft This fine textured ornamental grass adds height to the sunny border forming an upright tight clump of grey-green foliage. It blooms in late summer to early fall sending up graceful yellow panicles to a height of 6 to 7 feet. Fall color is an outstanding yellow. Zones 5-7. H: 6-7 ft · W: 2-3 ft $$plantID:2350$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% $$plantID:2363$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% Carex appalachica Appalachian Sedge Muhlenbergia capillaris Pink Muhly Grass Appalachian Sedge is a fine-textured clumping sedge native to the Eastern US. It's narrow, foot-long green leaves lay in a mound six inches from the ground, with insignificant flowers. Wonderful in large groups, the rock garden, or perhaps a lawn substitute. Will grow just about anywhere as long as it has lean, dry soil! Zones 3-8. H: 10-12 in · W: 10-12 in One of the most exciting grasses in the landscape, this native warm season grass has blue-green foliage during the growing season and spectacular pink blooms from September on. Drought tolerant and very dramatic when planted en masse. Your neighbors definitely do not have this one! Zones 6-10. H: 2-3 ft · W: 1-2 ft $$plantID:2940$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% $$plantID:2366$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% Carex cherokeensis Cherokee Sedge Panicum virgatum Switch Grass This reportedly rare or endangered species grows in clumps by rhizomes that spread slowly to form richgreen fountains of wheat-like seed heads in the spring. It performs best in moist soil in sun or shade but can tolerate average to dry conditions. Zones 6-9. H: 15-18 in · W: 10-12 in NEW! A major prairie grass of the Midwest and quite happy here in the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain. This warm season grass is a very versatile plant that can grow under many varied cultural conditions, with an upright growth habit that reaches 4 feet, with its wonderful cloud of seed heads. Great fall color and winter persistence. Zones 4-10. H: 3-4 ft · W: 2-3 ft 1 gal $15.00 4" pot $10.00 1 gal $15.00 1 gal $15.00 1 gal $15.00 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:2352$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% $$plantID:2945$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% Carex pensylvanica Pennsylvania Sedge Panicum virgatum 'RR1' Ruby Ribbons™ A graceful little sedge valuable for use in the woodland garden & for naturalizing in shady areas. Native to the pine-oak woodlands of the Eastern US, where it has extreme drought tolerance. This semievergreen sedge is most effective planted in large drifts as it spreads by rhizomes, and is capable of covering a large area. Zones 4-8. H: 6-10 in · W: 12-15 in This is a lovely hybrid of P. 'Heavy Metal' and P. 'Hans Herme', developed at the University of Connecticut to give us a grass that emerges bluegray in spring and progressively develops deeper hues of ruby-red from mid summer into autumn. Flower spikes appear late summer and persist into winter, great for holiday arrangements. Zones 3-10. H: 36-48 in · W: 24-30 in $$plantID:2355$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% $$plantID:2371$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% Chasmanthium latifolium Northern Sea Oats Schizachyrium scoparium Little Bluestem AKA Woodoats, Inland sea oats, and River oats. Clusters of pale green seedheads are reminiscent of beachside sea oats, a different species (Uniola paniculata). This native warm season grass is a 3' groundcover that will grow in sun or shade, wet or dry, just about anywhere. Beautiful when backlit by the sun. Zones 3-8. H: 2-3 ft · W: 18-24 in Lover of full sun and poor soils, this former Andropogon is a "drought buster" as well. It grows in loose clusters and branches out at the top, reaching a height of about 3 feet. The leaves of this native warm season grass can be blue, green, or even purple and turn reddish-orange in the Fall. Zones 3-9. H: 3-4 ft · W: 1-2 ft 1 quart $10.00 1 gal $15.00 1 gal $15.00 1 gal $15.00 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | support@rarefindnursery.com pg. 61 pg. 51 GRASSES & GRASS-LIKE PLANTS GRASSES & GRASS-LIKE PLANTS: Schizachyrium scoparium 'Carousel' to Sporobolus heterolepis $$plantID:3307$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% Schizachyrium scoparium 'Carousel' PP20948 Little Bluestem Blue-green foliage forms a robust, compact clump that withstands the test of cold, windy winters. In autumn leave turn shades of copper, beige, orange and mahogany adding appealing texture and color to the sunny landscape. Zones 3-8. H: 25-30 in in 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:3308$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% Schizachyrium scoparium Blue Heaven™ 'MinnBlueA' PP 17,310 Little Bluestem Sturdy foliage starts out dark silvery blue but by late summer becomes a patchwork of burgundy, pink, red, purple and orange. Delicate tan flower plumes appear above the foliage in late summer. Grows well in a variety of soil conditions in full sun. Zones 3-8. H: 40-48 in in 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:2802$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% Sesleria autumnalis Autumn Moor Grass Narrow flower stems with silvery inflorescences hover above a 12" mound of narrow yellow-green leaves. Fairly drought tolerant, best in cool weather and low humidity. Handsome planted in masses. Zones 4-7. H: 1-2 ft · W: 1-2 ft 1 gal $15.00 $$plantID:3590$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% Spartina patens Saltmeadow Cordgrass NEW! Salt Hay Grass grows in salt marsh zones where it is covered at times by high tides. It supplies organic nutrients and shelter for small animals and birds in the estuary. Deep purple flowers bloom from June to October and turn brown in the winter months. Zones 6-8. H: 1-2 ft in 1 gal $15.00 Enjoyable and informative workshops here at the nursery include everything you need to build your very own bog: a 16-inch round weatherproof container, filled with 6 plants of your choice—pitcher plants, orchids, cranberry and a bog perennial. The workshops are conducted by RareFind’s Jason Austin, a 10-year veteran of growing carnivorous plants in containers, assisted by “Bogman Bill” Smith. They will provide hands-on instruction during the bog assembly process and answer your questions. $100 per registrant. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND Sign up by going to our website home page and clicking on “Build-A-Bog”, or call us at 732-833-0613. Workshops begin at 11:00 AM and 2:00PM, rain or shine— held inside. Workshop Dates for 2014: Saturday, June 7th.................. 11:00 am & 2:00 pm Saturday, July 12th................. 11:00 am & 2:00 pm $$plantID:2374$$ %%catName:Grasses & Grass-Like Plants%% Sporobolus heterolepis Prairie Dropseed A native warm season grass, grows in a 2-3 feet tall clump, with delicate open panicles that are surprisingly fragrant. Fall is the true season of interest for prairie dropseed, with orange-red fall color softening to creamy beige in the winter. A good plant for edging or the perennial garden, it thrives in sunny, dry locations. Zones 4-9. H: 2-3 ft · W: 1-2 ft 4" pot $10.00 | 1 gal $15.00 HAVE SOME HANDS-ON FUN! JOIN OUR BUILD-A-BOG WORKSHOPS! Saturday, August 9th.............. 11:00 am & 2:00 pm Saturday, September 6th........ 11:00 am & 2:00 pm Clubs and groups can schedule their own workshops (minimum of 8 people) any day EXCEPT Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. “BOG-IN-A-BOX” KIT Can’t make it to a bog workshop? Make your own bog using our personalized “Bog-in-a-Box” kit! Everything you need to build your very own bog: 16” round weatherproof container in your choice of 3 colors (light green, black and brown), your choice of 4 pitcher plants and 5 companion plants (including a cranberry, sundew and 3 assorted hardy bog perennials). Includes planting mix and instructions. $100.00 per kit plus shipping. Please call us to order. pg. 62 pg. 52 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. Visit www.RareFindNursery.com for Online Ordering, Plant Descriptions and more. cARNIVOROUS & COMPANION BOG PLANTS CARNIVOROUS & COMPANION BOG PLANTS: Aletris farinosa to Sarracenia alata $$plantID:3622$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% $$plantID:2799$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% Aletris farinosa Colic root (Star grass) Helonias bullata Swamp pink NEW! This native member of the Lily Family has basal grass like leaves and produces spikes of white flowers 1/4 to 1/2" long from May to August. Grows in acid soil in meadows, open woods, and edges of peat bogs from Texas to Canada. Zones 3-8. H: 2-3 ft · W: 3-5 in 1 quart $15.00 Extremely rare in cultivation. Beautiful fragrant pink flowers with purple stamens in early April. Occurs naturally on vegetated hummocks at the base of cedars in swamps from New Jersey to the Georgia. These are nursery-propagated plants, for sale in New Jersey only. We do not guarantee this item. Zones 5-8. H: 12-14 in · W: 10-12 in Nursery Pick Up Only - 4" pot $20.00 $$plantID:3539$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% $$plantID:3542$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% Asclepias rubra Red Milkweed Narthecium americanum Yellow Asphodel NEW! Misleading by name, this native perennial has lavender-pink flowers that bloom for several weeks in late spring. It's a larval host plant for caterpillars and attracts many pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies. Zones 7-9. H: 2-3 ft · W: 10-12 in 4" pot $15.00 NEW! This rare native is mostly found in the New Jersey pine barrens. Upright yellower flower spikes composed of a myriad of star-like flowers are produced in June and July. Zones 6-8. 4" pot $20.00 $$plantID:225$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% $$plantID:2666$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% Calopogon tuberosus Grass Pink Orchid Pogonia ophioglossoides Native orchid great for growing in bogs or wet places. Several pink or rarely white flowers about 1.5 inches across on stalks about 18-24 inches. tall. Very easy orchid to please. Zones 6 - 9. H: 18-24 in · W: 6-8 in potted corm $20.00 Rose Pogonias are small pink orchids, bearing one to three flowers in early to mid summer that smell like raspberries. These native plants are being threatened by invasive non-native species and unfortunately much of their native habitat has been destroyed. They grow in acidic boggy conditions. Zones 4-9. H: 3-6 in in 2" plug $10.00 $$plantID:3490$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% $$plantID:1203$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% Chamaelirium luteum Fairy Wand Rhexia virginica Handsome Harry Rare monotypic woodland perennial in the lily family; Basal rosette of light green leaves with single dioecious 12" flowering stalk and white-greenish flowers. Found in open mesic rich hardwood forests or wet meadows. Good container bog plant. Zones 5-9. H: 2-4 ft · W: 12-18 in This has an almost square stem that may be hairy or almost hairless with toothed leaves that can be ovate or elliptical. The flower petals are rich pink or purple blooming from August - frost. There are eight prominent stamens with yellow anthers. Zones 3 - 9. H: 2-3 ft ft 1 quart $15.00 1 quart $10.00 $$plantID:3541$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% $$plantID:1940$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% Drosera tracyi Tracy's Sundew Sarracenia 'Love Bug' Pitcher Plant NEW! This Gulf Coast native is a very vigorous grower. The 1 foot tall, bright green hairy stalks are covered with glandular tentacles, topped with sticky secretions for trapping and digesting insects. Light purple flowers bloom in late June. Zones 7b-9, at least. H: 10-12 in · W: 10-12 in Ruffled, widely flared hoods don't quite cover the tube opening, leaving room to admit their prey. Tubes are green and deep red with lighter veination, accented with white flecks. Red flowers in spring like other "Bug" hybrids. Forms an 8-10" clump of deep red pitcher-shaped leaves. Best in full sun and moist bog conditions. Zones 5 - 9. H: 8-10 in · W: 8-10 in 3" pot $15.00 4" pot $15.00 $$plantID:3496$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% $$plantID:3495$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% Drosera x 'California Sunset' Sundew Sarracenia 'Snowflake' Pitcher Plant A hybrid of our Northeastern native Drosera filiformis and the Floridian Drosera tracyi, has typical hybrid vigor and is hardy in our Zone 6-7 bog gardens. Individual tendrils grow to 12-15" tall with pink flowers. Zones 6-9. H: 10-12 in · W: 10-12 in NEW! Fluorescent green tubes and hood are speckled white like snowflakes. Flowers are a pinkorange blush. Grows vigorously and is hardy since one of its' parents is Sarracenia flava. Zones 5-9. 3" Plug $20.00 $$plantID:3491$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% $$plantID:1925$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% Gentiana catesbaei Catesby's Gentian Sarracenia alata Pale Pitcher Plant One of the native Bog Gentians, this covers itself in late fall with true blue flowers. Despite its delicate appearance, it's a tough and hardy perennial. Usually less than a foot high, it combines well with taller Sarracenia. Rarely offered. Zones 6b-8. H: 12-18 in in 1 quart $15.00 pg. 58 1 gal $25.00 Upright green pitchers with red veination, or sometimes no veination, can reach 30" tall. The pointed lids are held relatively close to the mouth and have a wide neck. This species is native to small areas of eastern TX, western LA and the Gulf Coast of MS. Spring brings pale yellow to almost white flowers. Zones 5-9. H: 24-30 in · W: 15-18 in 4" pot $15.00 | 1 gal $25.00 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | support@rarefindnursery.com pg. 49 CARNIVOROUS & COMPANION PLANTS CARNIVOROUS & COMPANION BOG PLANTS: Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora to Xerophyllum asphodeloides $$plantID:3196$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% $$plantID:3328$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora OP Sarracenia x 'Green Prince' ('Green Monster' X leucophylla anthocyanin-free). NEW! Grown from seed collected from our best and darkest clone. Typical size and shape of flava pitchers but with strong maroon coloration on the tube and lid and only hints of yellow on this form. Very unique yellow flowers. H: 24-36 in · W: 12-15 in Rare Find. Our own hybrid seedlings from 'Green Monster' X leucophylla 'All Green' Tall 14-18" green tubes with lots of white window markings. Great vigor from 'Green Monster' Zones 6-9. 4" pot $15.00 4" pot $15.00 $$plantID:3552$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% $$plantID:2701$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% Sarracenia leucophylla WhiteTopped Pitcher Plant Sarracenia x areolata Pitcher Plant leucophylla x alata.Pitchers are white with less green and thinner than leucophylla but with abundant windows. As summer turns to fall, they develop a significant dark red-maroon suffusion in the whole pitcher or sometimes just the hood. Long petaled flowers are often beautiful combinations of yellow, red, fuchsia and pink. H: 18-24 in · W: 10-12 in NEW! Striking tall green and white netted tubes grow in June and again in August. Zones 6-9. H: 24-36 in · W: 12-15 in 4" pot $15.00 4" pot $15.00 $$plantID:1928$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% $$plantID:1934$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% Sarracenia leucophylla 'Tarnok' White-Topped Pitcher Plant Sarracenia x catesbaei Catesby's Pitcher Plant Dramatically different! Spectacular flowers have a double set of red sepals. Very tall pitchers are green with white veins on the mouth, lid and upper portion of the tube, which in some cases can also be dark maroon. A sterile tetraploid selection of S.leucophylla. Best in full sun and moist bog conditions. Zones 6 - 9. H: 24-36 in · W: 15-18 in Aquascapes Unlimited recreated this naturally occuring hybrid between S. purpurea and S. flava in their secret lab, using selected forms of both parents. Shows characteristics of both, with darkred flowers and 1' tall tubes. Tubes are yellow with heavy red veins, darkening to maroon. Best in full sun and moist bog conditions. Zones 5-9. H: 6-8 in · W: 10-12 in 4" pot $15.00 | 1 gal $25.00 4" pot $15.00 $$plantID:1932$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% $$plantID:2698$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% Sarracenia purpurea Purple Pitcher Plant Sarracenia x moorei Pitcher Plant A primary hybrid of S. leucophylla and S. flava. Very tall 24-30" slender pitchers with a base color of green often suffused with strong red coloration on the upper portion of the tube and in the hood area while still showing off the whites of the S.leucophylla parent. Orange-red flowers in MayJune. H: 24-30 in · W: 10-12 in Our NJ native. Low prostrate pitchers that have red to maroon veins with a green background. Red flowers in early spring. This is the only pitcher plant to intentionally hold water. Zones 3-9. H: 6-8 in · W: 12-15 in 4" pot $15.00 4" pot $15.00 $$plantID:2800$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% $$plantID:3492$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% Sarracenia purpurea 'Jersey Girl' Purple Pitcher Plant Tofieldia racemosa Coastal False Asphodel Rich red with fine yellow patterning on the hood of this vigorous and colorful cultivar of S. purpurea. Probably the most cold hardy Sarracenia species, found in bogs from southern Canada, New England, parts of the Midwest and into coastal plain NJ, DE, VA and western NC. Selected and introduced by Aquascapes Unlimited. Zones 3-9. H: 8-12 in · W: 12-15 in Rare native bog perennial has iris-like leaves to 10" and sticky flowering stems to 18". White, sixpetaled star-like flowers in upright clusters to in June. Grows in wet peaty sands in the NJ Pine Barrens in full sun. Companion for Pitcher Plants. Zones 5-9. $$plantID:3329$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% $$plantID:3549$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% Sarracenia x 'Green Dragon' Xerophyllum asphodeloides Turkey Beard, Mountain Asphodel 1 quart $20.00 4" pot $15.00 ('Green Monster' X purpurea f. heterophylla). Rare NEW! John Bartram's "grassy plant" grows in the sandy soils of New Jersey pine barrens habitat, as well as oak-pine woods in the Appalachian Mountains. Long raceme of flowers with six creamwhite tepals bloom on 2-3 foot stalks from May to July. The genus name refers to the dry, wiry, basal leaves of this showy plant. Zones 6-9. Find. Another of our all green hybrids: 'Green Monster' X purpurea f. heterophylla. Semi-recumbent tubes 9-12" tall with wide hoods and varying degrees of white window markings near the throat. Zones 6-9. 4" pot $15.00 Nursery Pick Up Only - 1 gal $20.00 $$plantID:3617$$ %%catName:Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants%% Sarracenia x 'Green Monster' NEW! Bill Scholl created this green monster by crossing anthocyanin-free mutants of S. leucophylla and S. minor. Zones 6-9. 4" pot $50.00 | 1 gal $75.00 Customer Quotes “Cool plants you can’t find everywhere. Great selection and shipped perfectly!” —KN www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 50 pg. 59 Visit www.RareFindNursery.com for Online Ordering, Plant Descriptions and more. CONIFERS CONIFERS: Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke' to Larix laricina 'Steuben' $$plantID:2495$$ %%catName:Conifers%% $$plantID:2237$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke' Korean Fir Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Meroke' Hinoki False Cypress This slow-growing and choice selection of the Korean fir displays inward-curving needles which display the silvery undersides for a two-toned effect. Dark purplish cones are an added bonus. One of the more heat-tolerant firs, it prefers full sun and welldrained soil. Grafted on Abies firma understock for added heat tolerance. Zones 5-6. H: 6-8 ft · W: 3-4 ft Great golden foliage sets off this dwarf evergreen shrub. An irregular growth habit with upright reaching branches form an overall conical shape. 'Meroke' matures at a height of 4' by 2' in ten years. This glows with its best color when grown in full sun. Zones 5-8. H: 3-4 ft · W: 2-3 ft $$plantID:3476$$ %%catName:Conifers%% $$plantID:3615$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Cedrus deodara 'Karl Fuchs' Himalayan Cedar Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Glauca Pendula' Weeping Atlantic Cedar Slender growth habit and bright color makes this slender conifer a unique specimen! Foliage starts out very blue in spring, maturing to aquamarine. Horizontal branches create a graceful layered appearance, but remains narrow. Zones 6-10. H: 12-15 ft · W: 4-10 ft NEW! Elegant and graceful, this is a selection of our native Atlantic White Cedar, selected for its bluish evergreen foliage and pendulous branches with an open spreading habit. Unlike many conifers it doesn't get huge, so good for smaller gardens. Prefers moist soil and sun. Zones 5a-9b. H: 8-15 ft · W: 4-8 ft 10-15", 1 gal $35.00 10-15", 1 gal $35.00 15-18", 1 gal $35.00 15-18", 2 gal $45.00 $$plantID:3537$$ %%catName:Conifers%% $$plantID:3045$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Cedrus deodara 'Polar Winter' Himalayan Cedar Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Little Jamie' Atlantic White Cedar NEW! A tall bluish-green conifer, upright with drooping branch tips. Similar to type but selected for greater cold tolerance. Likes a sunny site in welldrained soil. Zones 5-8. H: 8-10 ft · W: 4-5 ft A very dwarf selection of an evergreen species native to swampy areas of the Atlantic coast. Slowgrowing, with bluish-green summer and plumcolored winter foliage. Makes a small rounded conical form, excellent for rock gardens or foundation plantings. Tolerates wet sites that most conifers would not. Zones 4-8. H: 3-4 ft · W: 2-3 ft 10-15", 1 gal $35.00 10-15", 1 gal $30.00 $$plantID:2199$$ %%catName:Conifers%% $$plantID:3547$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Cedrus deodara 'Snow Sprite' Himalayan Cedar Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Red Star' Dwarf Atlantic White Cedar NEW! Silver-white foliage turns creamy-yellow at tips as it ages. Grows slowly (6-12" per year) becoming a small mound-shaped specimen. Excellent for small gardens and does well in partial shade. Zones 7-9. H: 5-7 ft · W: 4-5 ft NEW! Compact and upright growing dwarf selection of the East Coast native Atlantic white cedar. Year-round interest, with gray-green and feathery juvenile foliage and a reddish cast it gets in the fall and winter. Excellent for poor drainage and roadside plantings, as this species is tolerant of wet sites and salt spray. Zones 4-9. H: 4-5 ft · W: 18-24 in 10-15", 1 gal $35.00 6-10", 1 gal $35.00 $$plantID:2492$$ %%catName:Conifers%% $$plantID:3468$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Cedrus libani var. stenacoma Cedar of Lebanon Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Top Point' Dwarf Atlantic White Cedar The most cold-hardy Cedar-of-Lebanon, Cedrus libani var. stenocoma has grown for 25 years in Michigan where it has survived temperatures of -25F! Short dark greenish-gray needles cover branches with nodding tips. The habit is conical when young, becoming more columnar with maturity. Zones 5-7. H: 30-40 ft · W: 20-30 ft This dwarf selection comes from Holland and has a conical to columnar form, growing about 3" a year or less. Like most of the Atlantic white cedars it's a great choice for areas with poor drainage and roadside plantings, as this species is tolerant of wet sites and salt spray. Limited quantity available. Zones 4-9. H: 4-5 ft · W: 18-24 in $$plantID:3579$$ %%catName:Conifers%% $$plantID:2272$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fritz Huber' Plum Yew Cunninghamia lanceolata 'Glauca' China Fir Selected for its compact, shrubby growth habit, this grew for years at the JC Raulston Arboretum in a secluded shady location. Branches are layered, resembling 'Prostrata', but the leaves are shorter. It has been reported as being sun tolerant as far south as the Houston, Texas area. Sun or shade, deerresistant and not fussy! Zones 6-9. H: 3-4 ft · W: 4-5 ft Striking gray-blue needles of this unusual conifer rival or surpass the best blue spruces.'Glauca' is also considered much hardier than the species, C.lanceolata. Forms a majestic and very handsome horizontally branched conical-shaped tree with pendulous tips, up to 60-80' high. Deer-resistant! Grow in full sun for best color. Zones 6-8. H: 40-50 ft · W: 15-20 ft $$plantID:2227$$ %%catName:Conifers%% $$plantID:3616$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Chamaecyparis nootkatensis (Callitropsis nootkatensis) 'Pendula' Weeping Alaskan Cedar Larix laricina 'Steuben' American Larch, Tamarack 15-18", 1 gal $35.00 | 24-30", 3 gal, limited avail $125.00 6-10", 1 gal $25.00 This easy-to-grow conifer remains unsurpassed in beauty since it was selected about 1860 in Boskoop, the Netherlands. An upright tree with gracefully drooping side branches, it is both cold-hardy and heat-tolerant. A fine speciment plant for full sun. Zones 5-9. H: 12-15 ft · W: 6-8 ft 2-3', 3 gal $55.00 pg. 46 6-10", 1 gal $30.00 | 12-15", 3 gal $50.00 15-18", 1 gal $25.00 NEW! A rare dwarf version of the American Larch, a deciduous conifer native to Northern swamps and forests. It grows just fine down here too, and you don't need a yard the size of Minnesota! Slowgrowing, with a wide-spreading irregular but basically upright habit. Soft needles are bluish green, later turning gold in the fall. Zones 4-7. H: 2-3 ft · W: 2-2 ft 15-18", 2 gal $75.00 Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | support@rarefindnursery.com pg. 39 CONIFERS CONIFERS: Metasequoia glypto. 'Ogon' to Taxodium distichum Shawnee Brave™ $$plantID:2279$$ %%catName:Conifers%% $$plantID:3629$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon' Golden Dawn Redwood Pinus koraiensis 'Morris Blue' Korean Pine The golden foliage of this fast growing and very adaptable deciduous conifer holds up well in summer heat. Older plants of dawn redwood develop buttressed trunks which add great character to the landscape. Invest your gold now and watch it grow! Zones 5-8. H: 15-18 ft · W: 5-6 ft Morris Arboretum, PA . NEW! Native to Manchuria, Korea and the main island of Japan(Honshu), this selection was chosen for the superior growth habit and great blue color. Cold hardy and slow-growingabout 1 foot a year; Similar in habit to P.cembra, the Swiss Stone Pine. Like most conifers, prefers full sun and average soil with decent drainage. Zones 3-7. H: 8-10 ft · W: 4-6 ft 2-3', 2 gal $65.00 2-3', 3 gal $50.00 $$plantID:3595$$ %%catName:Conifers%% $$plantID:2302$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Microbiota decussata Celtic Pride™ Siberian Cypress Pinus parviflora 'Adcock's Dwarf' Japanese White Pine Native to Siberia, Russian cypress is a very cold hardy, low growing evergreen for sun or shade. This new selection resists die-back common to the species and has better winter color. Celtic Pride's green foliage turns an attractive russet color in winter. Much more tolerant of dry shade than almost any other needle conifer. Zones 2-7. H: 1-3 ft · W: 4-5 ft Choice and slow growing, this well-known dwarf form of the Japanese white pine has small needles (about half the normal length) clustered on short stems. Usually grows as an irregular globe or an upright conical shape. Excellent rock garden or foundation plant. Zones 5-8. H: 2-3 ft · W: 2-3 ft $$plantID:3408$$ %%catName:Conifers%% $$plantID:3592$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Microbiota decussata Fuzzball™ Siberian Cypress Pinus strobus 'Pendula' Weeping White Pine NEW! Found in Conard-Pyle's propagation department, this juvenile branch sport of the straight species is quite unique. In appearance resembling a vase-shaped juniper more than a microbiota, this extremely hardy shrub is quite useful in the landscape. Tolerates dry sites and shade, unusual for most conifers! 'Condavis' Zones 2-6. H: 1-2 ft · W: 2-3 ft NEW! Beautiful strong growing weeping form of the Eastern White Pine. Can be staked or not depending upon your wishes for an upright or prostrate plant. Zones 3-8. H: 6-15 ft · W: 10-20 ft $$plantID:3594$$ %%catName:Conifers%% $$plantID:2313$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Picea englemannii 'Bush's Lace' Engelmann Spruce Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead' Japanese Black Pine NEW! A striking accent or specimen conifer for smaller yards, this develops a strong central leader with pendulous branches. Slender and sharp 1"long needles are blue-gray, with 1-3" long cones. Likes moist acidic but not very dry soils. Better pest tolerance to spruce spider mites than other Picea species. Zones 2-8. H: 30-40 ft · W: 10-15 ft More compact than the species, the brilliant white "candles" of the new growth contrast wonderfully with the glossy green needles, especially in winter. Develops into an upright, compact tree. Best in full sun and tolerates a wide variety of soil types. Zones 5-7. H: 8-10 ft · W: 5-6 ft $$plantID:3550$$ %%catName:Conifers%% $$plantID:3049$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Picea orientalis 'Aureospicata' Oriental Spruce Sciadopitys verticillata Japanese Umbrella Pine Germany, before 1873. A stunning small narrow, upright tree for full sun. Dark green needles most of the year but in spring, look out! The new growth is a rich buttery yellow color providing a stunning contrast. As summer comes the new growth fades to green. Adds an 'extra interest' feature to the summer and winter landscape. Grows 6-12" per year. Zones 5-7. H: 8-10 ft · W: 5-8 ft A highly distinctive and unusual conifer found in only one valley in Hondo, Japan. Thick, dark green needles are arranged in whorls resembling umbrellas, hence the name. Growth habit is conical and relatively slow, especially when young, but growth rate increase with age. Zones 5-8. H: 6-8 ft · W: 4-6 ft 18-24", 3 gal $55.00 6-10", 1 gal $25.00 6-10", 1 gal $35.00 10-15", 3 gal $50.00 6-10", 1 gal $35.00 6-10", 1 gal $35.00 6-10", 1 gal $35.00 6-10", 1 gal $45.00 $$plantID:2292$$ %%catName:Conifers%% $$plantID:2316$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Picea orientalis 'Skylands (Aurea Compacta)' Oriental Spruce Sciadopitys verticillata 'Wintergreen' Umbrella Pine Dwarf and choice! The golden form of the Oriental Spruce came from Skyland Farms in NJ. Sold for many years under the name 'Aurea Compacta', it's slower growing and more compact than the species with short golden-yellow tinged needles. Broadly upright in form, it should reach about 5' in 10 years, growing 3-6" a year. Zones 5-7. H: 5-6 ft · W: 4-5 ft Dr Sidney Waxman, CT. The unique needles of Sciadopitys resemble a pine but are much thicker and glossy. 'Wintergreen' was selected for its dark green winter color and well-branched habit. Best in rich soil with adequate moisture. Growth habit is conical and relatively slow, especially when young, but growth rate increase with age. Magnificent! Zones 5-8. H: 6-8 ft · W: 4-6 ft 10-15", 1 gal $35.00 18-24", 2 gal $75.00 $$plantID:3620$$ %%catName:Conifers%% $$plantID:3067$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Pinus bungeana Lacebark Pine Taxodium distichum 'Shawnee Brave™ Baldcypress NEW! A slow-growing and spreading multi-trunked tree that can be trained to a single trunk. Dramatic exfoliating bark peels to reveal a patchwork of white, olive, light purple and silver, becoming milky white at maturity (around 10 years to fully develop). Medium to dark green needles(2-4" long) and 2" yellowishbrown cones. Zones 4-8. H: 30-50 ft · W: 20-35 ft 10-15", 1 gal $25.00 Few conifers thrive in wet or boggy conditions- this one does! Shawnee Brave is narrowly upright, making it a good choice for confined areas. It's a deciduous tree that provides summer shade and soft texture, with narrow bright green leaves turning golden brown-rust in the fall and shaggy reddish bark. AKA 'Mickelson' Zones 5-9. H: 60-70 ft · W: 20-25 ft 15-18", 2 gal $35.00 www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | email: [email protected] pg. 40 pg. 47 Visit www.RareFindNursery.com for Online Ordering, Plant Descriptions and more. CONIFERS CONIFERS: Taxus baccata 'Repandens' to Thuja plicata Sugar and Spice™ $$plantID:3404$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Taxus baccata 'Repandens' Spreading English Yew An exceptionally handsome conifer for sun or shade. Arching branches of dark green needles and the spreading habit makes it ideal as a large groundcover or low hedge. Like other yews, it takes pruning well, even into old wood, but the graceful form develops best when left unpruned and given room to spread. Zones 6-8. H: 4-6 ft · W: 6-8 ft 10-15", 1 gal $30.00 Customer Quotes “The people! Such an incredible resource. It comes down to the people.” —TC $$plantID:2325$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Taxus canadensis Canadian Yew Sprawling shrub with lance shapped, flat dark green leaves. Produces a soft, bright red berry-like fruit. There they grow together to form a "feathery" groundcover between two and three feet high under Quercus rubra and Pinus strobus with companion plants of Viburnum lantanoides, Sambucus pubens, and Kalmia latifolia. Zones 2-6. H: 1-2 ft · W: 5-6 ft 6-10", 1 gal $30.00 $$plantID:3475$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Thuja koraiensis Korean Arborvitae Rare in commerce, this evergreen conifer makes a unique specimen. Growth habit is conical with weeping branches. Scale-like leaves are gray-green on top, with contrasting silvery-white underneath; the visual effect is uniquely gray. Beautiful when small, gorgeous as a larger specimen! Zones 5-8. H: 15-30 ft · W: 10-15 ft “Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful service. Bush arrived yesterday in excellent condition. It is so nice to do business with people who care” —MN “My order arrived today and was in perfect condition, as always. Nary a leaf was damaged. Robust, healthy plants. You continue to enrich my garden.” —AK 6-10", 1 gal $35.00 $$plantID:3469$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Thuja occidentalis 'Snowtip' Arborvitae or Eastern White Cedar White tipped annual growth on dark green foliage offers a unique accent in the garden. Growth habit is oval in youth, becoming pyramidal with age. Zones 3-8. H: 3-4 ft · W: 3-4 ft 15-18", 1 gal $35.00 The Best Metal tags We offer what we consider to be the longest lasting, permanent labels available. Made of a heavier aluminum with a soft core, they become embossed when you write on them with a ball-point pen or pencil. $$plantID:3010$$ %%catName:Conifers%% Thuja plicata 'Sugar and Spice™ Western Arborvitae Kees de Jong. A very attractive deer-resistant and drought-tolerant conifer for a sunny area. Narrow upright growth habit and very tiny leaves, presenting a soft textured vertical accent for the garden. Cream and green foliage contrasts with the brown-orange stems. AKA 'DeRakt' Zones 5-8. H: 7-10 ft · W: 30-36 in 30-36" $45.00 Customer Quotes “I just wanted to drop you a note and tell you how pleased I am with my Echinacea ‘Raspberry Truffle.’ The plants (four in all) established themselves beautifully in my yard this past summer, and about two weeks ago started to “rebloom”! It’s so nice to see flowers this late in the season (from a perennial, no less) when most plants have ceased to bloom!” —LC pg. 48 They are superior to all others we have seen. We discard the aluminum wires that come with them and instead use plastic coated bell wire from the hardware store. Use an 8-10" piece, attach one end to the label and make a large sliding “lasso” at the other end around the branch to avoid girdling. You can also attach them to a pipe or stake with a hole drilled in the end. With your plant order, the price is $20 per box of 100; ordered alone, the minimum order is two boxes plus $6 shipping. (Add to your Order Form in the center.) Visit www.rarefindnursery.com for online ordering, plant descriptions and more. www.rarefindnursery.com | Jackson, NJ | Phone: 732-833-0613 | Fax: 732-833-1623 | support@rarefindnursery.com pg. 41