PERENNIALS A to F

ACANTHUS - BEAR’S BREECHES — Requires well-drained soil, preferably a loam, with some shade in the hottest areas. Plants need to be mulched well in areas with colder winter weather. Can be invasive.

31364 Acanthus spinosus — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) Soft mauve and white flowers have green spiny bracts on long spikes, to 4'. The deeply cut, dark green leaves form dense clumps. 1 GAL. $12.95

ACORUS - SWEET FLAG

32332 Acorus calamus ‘Variegatus’ — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-10) This perennial grows to 30'', its strap like foliage is deep green with white margins. Loves streambanks and bog edges and sunshine. The flower spike on this Arum relative is 6-8'' of small flowers similar to that in a jack-in-the-pulpit. Also called Sweet Flag has long been recognized by Native Americans as a medicinal plant. We are excited to offer this North American native! CONT. $4.95, 1 GAL. $9.95, 2 GAL. $14.95

Acorus gramineus - Japanese Sweet Flag — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-10) This iris-looking perennial favors boggy or rich, well-irrigated soil, such as pond edges. The semievergreen narrow leaves of Japanese sweet flag are 1/2" wide, and about 6 - 12" long. Plants grow into large clumps from slowly spreading rhizomes. Inconspicuous flowers.

ACTAEA - BANEBERRY — Syn. Cimicufuga — Plant in deep, well-drained, fertile and preferably humus-rich soil with partial shade.Will probably need to be staked for best results.

Actaea simplex — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-9)

AEGOPODIUM - BISHOP’S WEED

31308 Aegopodium podagraria ‘Variegatum’ — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) This perennial forms a low, dense mat, which has a tendency to become invasive if not restricted by containers, or deadheaded before the flowers go to seed. However, it is ideal for those areas that need a vigorous ground cover. Thrives in either full or partial shade. Leaves are deep green, 4-8" long, and are irregularly edged with white. In early summer, umbels of small white flowers brighten the entire plant. May reach 12-24" in height. sunny rock garden. It is believed to be a hybrid of A. cordifolium and A. grandiflorum. 1 GAL. $8.95

AGAPANTHUS - LILY OF THE NILE — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) Members of the lily family with round open flower heads of many small, hanging, flared, tubular flowers, usually in shades of blue to lavender blue. Some varieties completely evergreen. Rosettes of long, glossy, strap-like leaves, up to 1-2' in length form the back drop for taller flower spikes. This striking group of summer flowering perennials boasts many hybrids great for rich, moist soil in a sunny spot. Protect with a layer of mulch during the winter. They both blend well in the mixed border and triumph individually as specimens in the landscape.

NEW 32411 Agapanthus ‘Elaine’ — 3' tall with 8" elongated flower heads of intense lavender purple. 1 GAL. $18.95

NEW 32412 Agapanthus ‘Ellamae’ — Reported to be one of the largest of the genus. Deep blue flower in late July make it a star of that season. Bold and beatuiful. 1 GAL. $18.95

NEW 32402 Agapanthus x ‘Foremost’s Variegated’— We don’t have enough light blue flowers for our gardens and as they have a universal appeal this is a great addition that is set off by its white with green striped eye-catching leaves! 1 GAL. $11.95

31609 Agapanthus ‘Tinkerbell’ — This hybrid is an evergreen dwarf, with creamy variegation along the leaves, and lovely, light blue flowers. 1 GAL. $15.95

NEW 32422 Agave polyphyla — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-7) Commonly called the spiral aloe, is an endangered native of the Maluti Mountains in Lesotho, Africa. Its name comes from the carefully placed leaves spiriled into a rosette. It is hardier than most Aloes, but shoul,d be given excellent drainage in winter. Outstanding by any measure.

AJUGA - BUGLEWEED — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8) A low, creeping plant, excellent as a ground cover. Ajuga will tolerate dry, shady conditions, but ideally prefers organic, moisture-retentive soil, in partial shade. Full sun will scorch the leaves, so plan accordingly.

30012 Ajuga pyramidalis ‘Metallica Crispa’ — This little gem has basal rosettes of tightly crinkled, curled leaves of purple-blue with a metallic sheen. Evergreen in warmer climates. Somewhat hard to see, violet-blue flowers rise out of the plant center, in dense whorls from spring through early summer. Plant height to 6" tall. 1 GAL. $7.95

Ajuga reptans — A low, matting evergreen, this perennial spreads by rhizomes. Flowers appear in spring and early summer in 4-6" spires, and are generally blue in color. Plants take sun or some shade, but will have a little broader leaf in sunny conditions. Most varieties grow to about 4" tall.

ALCHEMILLA - LADY’S MANTLE — Alchemilla prefers a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. These perennials are tolerant of sun, but prefer some shade in the hotter extremes of their growing range. For a second flush of growth in the fall, cut the plants back and water in the summer. To prevent self-sowing, deadhead after flowering.

30001 Alchemilla mollis — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-7) This commonly planted Alchemilla grows in clumps 2' or taller, and as wide. The large, nearly round leaves have scalloped edges, and dainty chartreuse flowers appear in loose cymes from early summer on. Lovely in cut bouquets, either fresh or dried. While invasive, it can be easily contained. 1 GAL. $9.95

ALSTROEMERIA - PERUVIAN LILY — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-10) This lovely group of perennials, originally from South America, are clump-forming plants with fleshy, tuberous roots. Alstroemeria have upright stems, lanceolate leaves, and lily-like flowers, with an irregular trumpet shape, blooming through the summer. Great as cut flowers. Plant in moist, well-drained, fertile soil in sun or part shade and large clumps will develop. Fertilize regularly during growing season and mulch heavily in winter.

31315 Alstroemeria ‘Sweet Laura’ PP #10030 — Sweetly fragrant yellow flowers make this an especially desirable variety. 1 GAL. $14.95, 2 GAL. $19.95

AMSONIA — Amsonias will grow in any moist, well-drained soil, in sun to light shade. They will tolerate an occasional drought once established. Suitable for a herbaceous border, or to edge a woodland setting. Use caution when handling, as contact with the plant’s milky sap may irritate skin.

30379 Amsonia hubrechtii — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) An excellent clump-forming perennial. Sky blue flowers are produced over a long blooming period in late spring. In the fall, the willowlike, mid-green leaves turn bright yellow. Plants will grow to 3' tall and 4' wide. 1 GAL. $11.95

31767 Amsonia illustris — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) This clumping perennial has broadly ovate, to lance-shaped leaves of bright green. In late spring to early summer the plants bear open panicles of light blue flowers on erect stems. This specimen will grow to 4' tall and 18" wide. 1 GAL. $11.95

ANEMONE - WINDFLOWER — Plant deeply in moisture-retentive soil, where it will get shade to part-shade. Mulch heavily in cold winter climates, and protect from midday sun in hotter regions. Excellent for fall color! Note: all parts of these plants are poisonous if ingested.

Anemone nemorosa — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) This is a vigorous, low-growing creeper. The leaves are palmate, with the leaflets lobed and toothed. Flowers are generally white with a pink flush, and borne in the spring. After flowering, the foliage usually dies back. Grows to only 6" tall and 1' or more in width.

30202 Anthriscus sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’ — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-10) Lovely, lacy black foliage contrasts with umbels of tiny white flowers with purple bracts from late spring to summer, making an absolutely stunning accent plant. Requires full sun for deepest color. Cutting the heads back produces more vigorous growth and prevents self-sowing. 1 GAL. $11.95

ARISAEMA - JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT — A woodland plant, preferring partial shade and humus rich, neutral to acidic, moist soil. Perfect for a natural or woodland landscape planting. Plant 12-18" apart for a unique flowering display in the summer time.

30042 Arisaema candidissimum — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) Plant explorer Daniel Hinkley feels this species is the "queen of the genus." The spathe emerges tipped in white to blush pink and has some deep red striping among green at the base. As it unfurls the white gets brighter and pink to red striping is visible inside behind a cream spadix. The foliage leaves nothing to be desired in its lush green and gigantic size; each of the leaf’s 3 leaflets is 12''x10''. Its ultimate height is 18-30'' and it spreads readily through tubers. In the garden, after her beauty sleep, she will start to emerge in early June. Candy for the eye! CONT. $15.95

30043 Arisaema ciliatum var liubaense — (-0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) After the last species listed this Arisaema resembles a starving waif. The narrow spathe wraps the spadix close in a maroon-purple and cream striped "pulpit". The narrow foliar stem is topped by narrow leaflets, usually 9-11. Dramatic! CONT. $15.95

ARMERIA - SEA PINKS — Armeria prefer free draining, sunny places in the garden. This is one garden plant that is tolerant of seaside locations and poor soil. Mulch or gravel should be applied to the area where the plants are to help drainage.

Armeria maritima — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) Dark green linear leaves and flowers of pink, white and reddish-purple on stiff 8" stems. Blooms from spring into summer brightening your day.

30826 Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) A hybrid between A. absinthum and A. arborescens, this artemisia makes an attractive filler plant with its silvery, felted, finely divided foliage. A woody-based shrub, it can also be a quick-growing perennial. 1 GAL. $12.95

31920 Artemisia vulgaris ‘Cragg-Barber Eye’ — Syn. ‘Craig Barber Eye’. Wonderful yellow, finely dissected foliage with green striping with tiny white flower heads on dense panicles in summer. This cultivar can grow 2-4' tall and wide, but can spread farther by its rhizomes. Prefers poor to moderately fertile soils. 1 GAL. $12.95

30173 Arum italicum dioicus — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-9) Syn. A. sylvester. Flowers are tiny on tall feathery plumes of white. Dark green leaves are on long stalks 3-4' tall. A lovely addition to the wild garden. 1 GAL. $12.95

ASARUM - WILD GINGER — Native to the forested regions of western North America, asarum grows well in full to partial shade. Give moderately fertile, humus-rich, neutral to acidic, moist, well-drained soil.

31070 Asarum canadense — (-50°F, USDA Zones 2-8) This deciduous ground cover grows to 6-8" and has somewhat glossy green, kidney-shaped leaves which conceal brownish-purple bell-shaped flowers. 1 GAL. $11.95

Asarum delavayi - Chinese Wild Ginger — (10°F, USDA Zones 8-9) Little information regarding hardiness is available at this time but it appears to be semievergreen to 10oF. This species has only been available commercially for a couple of years. The heart shaped variously mottled and textured leaves are longer than other varieties and rise on 8'' stems, allowing one to view the dark chocolate flowers with white centers more easily.

31960 Asarum hirsutasepalum— (10°F, USDA Zones 8-9) Yellow wild ginger flowers, yes, yellow! This latest of these woodland creepers sports shiny leaves to 6''. We can’t wait to see this one! 1 GAL. $16.95

Asarum maximum - Giant Wild Ginger — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) Large, glossy, evergreen foliage is a showy marbling of emerald, gray and blue. Huge, Panda-like flowers are violet-black with a white or creamy yellow eye. Grows best in humus rich soil in light shade.

31508 Asarum splendens — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) Thick, arrow-shaped leaves with silver marbling overlays. Features a clumping, rather than a running habit. 1 GAL. $12.95

Astilbe arendsii — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8)

31515 Astilbe x japonica ‘Peach Blossom’ — Peach-pink flower panicles over mid-green foliage. Grows 24''x18''. 1 GAL. $9.95

ASTRANTIA - MASTERWORT — In general, Astrantia require moist, fertile, humus-rich soil and good drainage. They like sun and partial shade, but A. major will tolerate drier conditions than the rest of the genus. Great for woodland gardens, in moist borders, or on a streamside. They die back in winter even in milder climates.

30980 Astrantia major ‘Claret’ — Red flowers and red tinted stems and leaves on a 2' plant for part sun or shade. A great cut flower. CONT. $9.95, 1 GAL. $14.95

30719 Begonia grandis - Hardy Begonia — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) The branching stems on this begonia bears ovate, coarsely serrated, olive-green leaves that are 4" long, that sometimes have red overtones on the under side. In the summer, there arise from the foliage pendant cymes of fragrant white and pink flowers. Grows to 2' tall. 1 GAL. $8.95

30386 Belamcanda chinensis — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-10) Called the blackberry lily or the leopard lily, this perennial is quite exciting. It is clump-forming, and easily divided by it’s rhizomes. In summer it bears a succession of many showy 2" flowers of orange with red spots. Flowers are then followed by ornamental black seeds that are first enclosed in beige capsules. The foliage is sword-shaped and tall, making the plant look somewhat iris-like. Anywhere from 18-36" tall and 8" wide. 2 GAL. $14.95

BERGENIA - PIG SQUEAK — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8) Bergenia are tolerant of a wide variety of conditions but soil that is too rich can cause soft foliage. Providing the plant with poorer soil conditions and some exposure, you will enhance the winter color. This plant prefers some shade, but will thrive in full sun if soil is deep and moist enough. Not for south Florida or the Gulf Coast.

31035 Bergenia cordifolia ‘Winter Glow’ — Deep reddish pink flowers bloom in spring, held above evergreen leaves. In the winter the leaves turn deep red. Will be 1' in height. 1 GAL. $12.95

30965 Bergenia ‘Bressingham White’ — Has large, dark green foliage which is adorned by blooms that start out light pink and then fade to a pure white. They reach 12-15'' in height and blooms appear in the spring. 1 GAL. $12.95

31129 Boltonia asteroides ‘Snowbank’ — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) Reaching 4' in height and 3' in width, boltonia produces mounded clusters of pure white florets in panicles 4-6" in width in late summer and fall. Five inch lance-shaped blue-green leaves will become greener as they mature. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. 1 GAL. $16.95

CAMPANULA - BELLFLOWER — The various species of campanulas have differing cultural conditions, but all require fertile, moist, well-drained soil, with good drainage the most important factor. Most are easily cultivated with long flowering periods and like sun to partial shade.

CERASTIUM - SNOW-IN-SUMMER

30452 Cerastium tomentosum — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-7) This delightful treasure can be grown in any soil as long as it is provided with good drainage and sun. The silvery white foliage creeps along, forming dense mats that are covered from late spring to early summer with star-shaped pure white blooms. 1 GAL. $12.95

CHELONE - TURTLEHEAD

31785 Chelone glabra — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) Syn. C. obliqua var. alba. Erect perennial with square stems and short stalked, lance shaped, green leaves 2-8'' long, bearing white or pink tinged white flowers 1'' long with white beards. Grows to 24-36'' tall and 18'' wide in deep, fertile, moist soil in partial shade. 1 GAL. $9.95, 2 GAL. $14.95

31131 Chelone obliqua — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) Lance-shaped, dark green leaves 2-8" long are deeply cut and veined on this upright turtlehead. Beginning in late summer, dark pink or purple tubular flowers are held in short racemes accented by a beard inside each lip. The plants will be up to 2' tall and 1' wide. Ideal conditions would be deep, rich moist soil although it can tolerate heavy clay or boggy ground. 2 GAL. $14.95

CIMICIFUGA — See Actaea.

COREOPSIS — Attractive to bees, coreopsis should be grown in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Deadhead to prolong flowering. They tend to self-sow, and the seeds attract birds. Have a long blooming period, especially if you deadhead the old blooms.

32295 Coreopsis ‘Crème Brulee’ PPAF — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) Large, soft yellow, flowers bloom for more than a month during the summer. On a vigorous plant, 20''x30'' with threadleaf foliage. What a "tasty" treat for our perennial beds! 1 GAL. $12.95

31133 Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Sunray’ — Double deep yellow flower heads, on this plant that will be 20 to 30" tall. 1 GAL. $12.95

30075 Corydalis curviflora var rosthornii ‘Blue Heron’ — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-8) A real stand out among the Corydalis these large, nearly true blue flowers are held over the delicate blue-green foliage by red stems. I love this small sized variety, to 10''x10'', you will too! 1 GAL. $21.95

30492 Corydalis elata — A taller, graceful addition to our corydalis collection. Stems stretching to 2' support tubular blooms of clear sky-blue. Unlike other varieties the fernlike foliage is more likely to persist throughout the year. 1 GAL. $18.95

Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) A group of hybrids with firey hues from yellows to oranges to reds, appearing in late summer. Erect, sword-shaped foliage forms a wonderful fountain of green surrounding the strong, arching flower stalks that hummingbirds enjoy. The plants will multiply for a truly striking show. Best grown in fertile, humus rich, well drained soil in full sun. The plants can be grown as far north as Zone 5; however, below Zone 7 corms should be lifted each fall and replanted in the spring.

DELOSPERMA - ICE PLANT

32071 Delosperma cooperi — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) This great little groundcover is perfect for your rock garden or dry slope. It forms a carpet of soft green, fleshy, succulent-like leaves with purple daisy-like flowers in summer. Give this ice plant full sun and dry sandy or rocky soil and watch it shine! 1 GAL. $12.95

30852 Dianella tasmanica - Flax lily — (20°F, USDA Zones 9-10) A tufted form with clumps of stiff, rough-margined leaves to 4'. Blue violet, star shaped flowers with yellow anthers followed by dark-blue berries. Blooms early summer. 1 GAL. $9.95

DICENTRA - BLEEDING HEART — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) In the wild, Dicentra grow in moist locations including woodlands. Some are useful for shady borders, or woodland gardens. They generally prefer some shade, especially in the hotter areas and are short-lived in areas with milder winters. They prefer to be provided with very well-drained, humus rich soil.

31157 Dicentra formosa — This is a spreading plant with red-pink colored, heart-shaped flowers that arch above green fernlike leaves. Spreads by rhizomes. 1 GAL. $12.95

30465 Dicentra spectabilis — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-9) This great plant has a looser habit and less dissected foliage than the other bleeding hearts. In spring, the heart-shaped, 1" pink flowers with white inner petals are lined on one side of a nodding panicle. This one tolerates sun in cooler climates and will die back after blooming. 1 GAL. $11.95

DIERAMA - WANDFLOWER

DISPOROPSIS - EVERGREEN SOLOMON’S SEAL

DISPORUM - FAIRY BELLS — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) Grow all species of Disporum in cool, moist, well drained, humus rich soil in partial shade.

30078 Disporum cantoniense — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) This vigorous, evergreen species from China unfurls its shiny green, bamboo-like shoots in early spring, often with a hint of purple as leaves emerge. Shoots quickly grow to about 3' and are topped by clusters of red-purple bell shaped flowers with a hint of yellow inside. As the flowers fade, clusters of berries ripen to a shiny, dark, blue-black and are held all winter long. An outstanding addition to any woodland garden. 1 GAL. $12.95

ECHINACEA - CONE FLOWER — Should be planted in full sun and well-drained, rich soil, most are drought tolerant. Easy to grow and long valued as an herbal remedy; the butterflies love it! The cones work well in dried arrangements.

32075 Echinacea purpurea ‘Razzmatazz’pp #13,894 — This incredibly showy Echinacea has numerous petaloids in a mounded center atop a single layer of normal petals. Young flowers have green centers and as the flowers open the green shrinks. Put some sparkle in your perennial border! 1 Gallon $15.95, 2 GAL. $19.95

31427 Echinacea ‘Sunrise’ PPAF — A real breakthrough in Coneflower hybridization! A true lemon-yellow flower! Central cones start out green, then widen and turn a warm gold as they age. One of a new Big Sky™ Series, this vigorous grower will delight both you and your butterflies. 1 GAL. $14.95

30101 acuminatum — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) The multicolored foliage of this plant is so nice. Light green young leaves are unevenly marked with red hues, as foliage ages it becomes glossy and strongly toothed. Leaflets on this species are lanceolate shaped, in groups of 3. April-June flowering, these flowers are delicate and appear to float above the 12'' mounding foliage. A great plant to place in light to full shade to contrast many of the deep green plants that thrive in this condition. CONT. $18.95, 1 GAL. $24.95

30079 x cantabrigense — (-30°F, USDA Zone 4-8) Flowers are a lovely orange-red. Leaves are elongated and heart-shaped. The new leaves are reddish bronze in spring, turn to dark green in summer and red in the fall. 2 GAL. $14.95

Epimedium grandiflorum — (-20°F, USDA Zone 5-8)

30812 Epimedium x perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’ — A good, robust plant up to 1' tall, with yellow flowers and evergreen leaves of three leaflets that emerge bronze in spring. The flowering stems are leafless and the spurs slightly curved up. CONT. $8.95

30892 Epimedium sempervirens ‘Okuda’s White’ — Creeping, 10'' tall evergreen. Exceptional winter foliage with white flowers. 1 GAL. $19.95

31339 Epimedium x warleyense — Eye catching coppery red inner sepals, small bright yellow petals and green anthers distinguish this Epimedium. Grows to 12". Excellent for the wild garden. CONT. $8.95, 1 GAL. $15.95

30103 Epimedium x youngianum — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) A cross of E. grandiflorum and E. diphyllum. Excellent groundcover for shady areas with good moisture. Will grow to 8'' tall with a spread of 1'. 1 GAL. $17.95

EUCOMMIS - PINEAPPLE LILY — Belonging to the Lily family, this bulbous perennial comes from tropical southern Africa. Prefers full sun, well drained soil and protection from excessive winter cold and moisture.

32170 Eucommis comosa ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) The thick, succulent-like leaves of this Pineapple Lily are a striking burgundy-red and grow in a rosette 2-2½' x 2½-3'. In late summer, burgundy spikes topped with a pink-burgundy pineapple-like flower grow to a height of about 20''. A very dramatic accent plant, ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ is easy to grow and tolerates a wide variety of garden conditions. Excellent as a centerpiece for a container arrangement! CONT. $12.95

EUPHORBIA — Many of the Euphorbias listed in this section are subshrubs or shrubs. We have chosen to list all in the Perennial Section. Most Euphorbias have significantly reduced flower parts. The flower is actually called a cyathium. The inflorescences have many small cyathiums on the end of axes, grouped together usually in a small but showy cyme. Grown for contrast of interesting cymes to foliage, or for the foliage itself. A very unusual and diverse genus. Most require moist, well-drained soil, with full sun to dappled shade. Some can seed around. Plant where you can enjoy the changing form.

30210 Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae — syn. E. robbiae. (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) Spreading into a 2' x 2' mound, provides handsome leaves and good flowers. Flowers are green-yellow, appearing in early spring. The evergreen rosettes of leathery leaves are attractive in their own right. 1 GAL. $11.95

31175 Euphorbia characias — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-10) Some of the most exciting for the landscape. Somewhat drought tolerant and do best in full sun. Cut flower stalks after seed heads form to encourage vigorous new growth and to prevent seeding around if that proves to be a problem. 1 GAL. $11.95

31046 Euphorbia cyparissias ‘Clarice Howard’ — Low-growing to 1' in height. It prefers dry and sunny growing conditions. New foliage is dark red and matures to blue-green. Summer flowers are chartreuse. 1 GAL. $12.95

31632 Euphorbia niciana x nicaeensis ‘Blue Haze’ PPAF — Soft yellow flowers bloom late spring to midsummer, atop powder blue foliage which takes on a pink tinge in cool weather. Grows 12-18" tall. Prefers full sun and light, well drained soil. 1 GAL. $12.95

30010 Euphorbia polychroma - Cushion Spurge — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-10) Syn. E. epithymoides. A bushy evergreen subshrub species displaying bright green ovate leaves. Bright yellow, 3" wide bracts appear during late spring. Growing to about 1' tall, it provides shining color in the garden. 1 GAL. $11.95.

FILIPENDULA - MEADOWSWEET — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-9) Prefers moderately fertile, leafy, moist but well-drained soil. Can be planted beside ponds or streams, as it prefers wet soils. If the soil is drier, it will lose some of its height. Winter mulch in cold zones. Give it sun or partial shade.

31177 Filipendula ulmaria ‘Aurea’ — Warm yellow foliage fades to creamy yellow in spring and later to pale green. Plumes of tiny creamy white flowers measure 10" across in summer. Will be 2-3' tall x 2' wide. 1 GAL. $12.95

FRAGARIA — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) Fragaria thrives in alkali, sandy soils. Give them full sun to light dappled shade.

30207 Fragaria chiloensis - Beach or Sandcherry — If you are acquainted with the Oregon coast, you will know this plant well. It grows on the sand and is a familiar sight. The small leaves are a glossy green, and it has white, 1" flowers. Very small red fruit, ready in May, has an intense strawberry taste. It has a height of 6-8" with long runners and is very well suited for erosion control. Pruning overwintered foliage will encourage luscious new growth in spring. Tolerant of alkaline soil, drought and full sun. CONT. $4.50

31255 Fragaria ‘Lipstick’ — Bright green glossy leaves on this low-growing variety that would be good as a ground cover. Rosy red flowers bloom in spring and infrequently throughout the rest of the season. Very few fruit are produced. CONT. $4.50

30602 Fragaria ‘Pink Panda’ — Stoloniferous, this plant bears 3 palmate, toothed leaflets that are about 1" long, with reddish-green leaf stalks. The flowers are cymes of bright pink, that appear from late spring to mid autumn. Generally does not bear fruit. 1 GAL. $9.95