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PERENNIALS A to F SPRING 2009 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. 31949 Acanthus balcanicus — This wonderful Acanthus belongs in every border with its 2' rosette of lacy foliage at its base and it’s tall, to 30" flower spikes of soft purples, pinks and whites in early to mid summer. 2 Gallon $19.9531469 Acanthus caroli-alexandri — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) This species is very similar to the more common A. spinosus, but doesn’t grow as tall. Perfect for the more sheltered, but sunny location. 3 Gallon $24.95Acanthus hungaricus — See A. balcanicus.31111 Acanthus mollis — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-10) This species is tall, growing to 5' when in bloom. The leaves are spineless, up to 2' long, and lobed with deep dissections. Flowers appear in late spring or early summer; 3' long racemes of white flowers, accented by purple stems. 2 Gallon $19.95, 3 Gallon $24.9531364 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. 2 Gallon $19.95ACHILLEA - YARROW — Yarrows are sun loving, and drought-resistant once established. Most prefer dryer sites, well-drained even poor soil and are intolerant of heavy wet soils. Butterflies enjoy their flat-top flowers. 31450 Achillea millefolium ‘Colorado’ — Always a mix of flower colors ranging from white to yellow-beige to apricot to deep rose, just like the colorful layers in a Colorado canyon. Cont. $4.95ACORUS - 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 stream banks 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! 1 Gallon $9.95Acorus 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. 30281 Acorus gramineus ‘Ogon’ This bold, semievergreen perennial has rich golden yellow foliage and grows to about 10" tall. 1 Gallon $11.9530459 Acorus gramineus ‘Variegatus’ — Does very well as a marginal or submerged water plant. It’s dark green, narrow, stiff, leaves are dressed with creamy variegation. Grows best in light shade. Very nice planted in masses along pond edges or stream sides. 1 Gallon $11.95ACTAEA - 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. 31148 Actaea racemosa ‘Atropurpurea’ — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-9) Superbly rich royal purple foliage in the spring, that turns to a light purple- green by summer. The beautiful creamy white flower spikes that arrive in the fall against the dark purple foliage are outstanding. Heavenly fragrant. 1 Gallon $23.95AEGOPODIUM - 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. 1 Gallon $8.95AGAPANTHUS - 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, straplike 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. 32411 Agapanthus ‘Elaine’ — 3' tall with 8" elongated flower heads of intense lavender purple. 1 Gallon $12.9532449 Agapanthus inapertus ssp pendulus ‘Graskop’ — An unusual form of Agapanthus this dark blue variety has 30-40 black buds that open to dark blue flowers that hang from the flowerhead like the streamers from a cheerleaders pom-pom. Flowers reach to 3'. 2 Gallon $34.9532452 Agapanthus x ‘Mood Indigo’ — This terrific hybrid is the parent plant to our ever popular A. Stormcloud. Collect the whole family with this 24'' high dark blue variety of Agapanthus! 1 Gallon $11.9532450 Agapanthus praecox spp. orientalis ‘Black Pantha’ — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-8) A lovely large hybrid Agapanthus with the darkest blue flowers available commercially. Flowers consistently to 3', and sterile so no worries of becoming invasive in some habitats. 2 Gallon $34.9530805 Agapanthus ‘Rancho White’ — This is an evergreen dwarf variety that reaches a height of 12-18". It has narrow foliage and sparkling white flowers. 1 Gallon $11.9532045 Agapanthus ‘Storm Cloud’ — Semievergreen, to 20°F, and tall-growing. Rich violet flowers will sway in the breeze above the arching, strappy foliage. 1 Gallon $15.95, 2 Gallon $34.9531609 Agapanthus ‘Tinkerbell’ — This hybrid is an evergreen dwarf, with creamy variegation along the leaves, and lovely, light blue flowers. 1 Gallon $15.95AGAVE 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 spiraled into a rosette. It is hardier than most Aloes, but should be given excellent drainage in winter. Outstanding by any measure. 1 Gallon $15.95ALCHEMILLA - 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 Gallon $9.95ALLIUM — Producing stunning, globular flowers on tall tubular stems, these plants are related to edible onions, though many varieties are actually pleasantly fragrant. They prefer full sun or partial shade in soil with organic matter and sand mixed in. Foliage dies back to the ground each winter. Divide rhizomes in spring, and remove bulb offsets in the fall. Keep dry when dormant. 32333 Allium senescens ‘Blue Twister’ — What a great addition to our perennials. This straplike foliage twists creating a wildly textured blue green mound that will surely draw comments. As if that weren’t enough it’s summer flowers come forth like purple fireworks! Cont. $3.95ALOE 32487 Aloe polyphylla — (15°F, USDA Zones 9-12) This is a unique succulent that ounce you see it you will remember it for its uniform spiral placement of the leaves and its wonderful slate blue color. It is not hardy in colder climates, however it will grow as a fine house plant. 1 Gallon $9.95AMSONIA — 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 Gallon $11.9531767 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 Gallon $11.9532355 Amsonia tabernaemontana — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) This native of the eastern United States prefers moist to damp soils. It is clump forming, leaves are 1/3rd as wide as they are long, 1-2˝", and a nice green. Flowers of light blue grace the stems from spring to early summer. 1 Gallon $11.95ANEMONE - 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. 31130 Anemone nemorosa ‘Bracteata Pleniflora’ — This plant makes its presence known in the garden with its semi-double white blooms, each surrounded by a ruff of leaves below the narrow tepals. The inner tepals are either white, or white with green tips, and the outer ones are green. 1 Gallon $9.95the glory of spring! It is very easy to grow, and makes an excellent ground cover under rhododendrons and other plants. Emerging in the spring with attractive lacy leaves, it suddenly covers itself with snowy-white double flowers. Cont. $6.95 30015 Anemone nemorosa ‘Blue’ — This congenial little perennial will compliment any garden with its single, blue flowers opening in spring, above dark green, deeply cut leaves. Cont. $6.95ARMERIA - 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. 32389 Armeria maritima ‘Pink Powderpuff’— Tight green mound with large puffy pink flowers. 1 Gallon $9.95 ARISAEMA 30043 Arisaema ciliatum var. liubaense — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) This Chinese Arisaema has umbrella-like foliage that has linear segments radiating from the central stem and the outstanding flower is dark maroon with cream stripes. 1 Gallon $19.9532482 Arisaema taiwanense - Cobra Lily — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) For dramatic foliage and dramatic bloom without being ostentatious, this is it! Large leaves with lobes to 1' radiate from the center like spokes on a wheel, on thick stalks of light green with black blotches. These wonderful green, green leaves herald the emerging deep, black-purple hood with a long, almost black tongue. 1 Gallon $14.95ARTEMISIA — Artemisias are a group of sun loving plants with beautiful foliage. They will tolerate locations that have light shade, but they should be provided with well-drained, fertile soil. These plants don’t like wet winters. Known to adapt to hot, humid summers. 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 Gallon $12.9531920 Artemisia vulgaris ‘Cragg-Barber Eye’ — Syn. ‘Craig Barber Eye’. (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) 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 Gallon $12.95ARUM 30173 Arum italicum dioicus — Syn. A. sylvester (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-9) . 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 Gallon $12.95ARUNCUS — Aruncus prefer moist, fertile soils with full to partial shade. Some of the species, such as A. dioicus can tolerate drier conditions and full sun. 30753 Aruncus aethusifolius — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) Fine feathery foliage and reddish stems are adorned with spikes of soft white flowers in the summer. Occurring in great plumes which look almost like clouds floating over the foliage. 1 Gallon $12.95ASARUM - 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.Asarum caudatum — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) This evergreen low-growing perennial is suitable for a ground cover on shrub borders and other shady places. It fairly quickly forms wide mats of rich green, somewhat glossy, kidney-shaped leaves. Brownish red, bell-shaped flowers with 3 tail like petal tips open in spring at ground level. 32453 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 Gallon $12.95, 2 Gallon $19.95ASTILBE — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) Astilbe require deep, moist, organically rich soil. Provide good drainage, especially during the winter. These plants can be grown in sun in moderate climates, but grow in semi-shade, or shelter in warmer climates. 31123 Astilbe arendsii ‘Weisse Gloria’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Late summer and early fall it bears large plumes of white flowers. Will be 3' tall and 2' wide. 1 Gallon $10.9531515 Astilbe x japonica ‘Peach Blossom’ — Peach-pink flower panicles over mid-green foliage. Grows 24''x18''. 1 Gallon $9.95ASTRANTIA - 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. Astrantia major — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-7) With basal foliage that is 3-6" long, toothed, and lobed, this astrantia is clump forming, 2-3' tall. 30980 BELAMCANDA — Belamcanda is a genus of only two species, originating in India, China, Japan, and the former USSR, and growing in sandy, coastal meadows and grasslands. Grow in moist, well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer, in full sun or partial shade. 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. 1 Gallon $12.95BERGENIA - 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. 30047 Bergenia ‘Bressingham Ruby’ — The mound of rounded, deep green leaves are up to 8" long. The foliage is maroon on the underside, and will turn beet red in the winter. In the spring, flowers of a very intense red are borne on nodding cymes. Will get 1' tall. 1 Gallon $14.9530965 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 Gallon $12.9531673 Bergenia ciliata — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Large (12'') fuzzy, rounded leaves and white flowers in early spring make this deciduous Chinese species a standout. Part shade and moisture retentive soil. Low growing to 10''. 1 Gallon $17.9531035 Bergenia cordifolia ‘Winter Glow’ — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) 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 Gallon $17.95BLETILLA - CHINESE GROUND ORCHID — These easy to grow, hardy orchids grow from a small pseudobulb that are best planted in masses, 1-2" deep in well drained humus-rich soil. Leaves are long and strappy with lengthwise pleats. Orchid-like flowers are borne on stocks above the foliage in clusters of 7-12. Bloom period is generally from early summer until frost. Do not allow plants to dry out, and provide protection from frost. Does best in partial shade. 32163 Bletilla striata — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) This little orchid is native to Japan and has clusters of rose-pink to magenta nodding flowers, up to 12 on a stem. It will bloom for about 6 weeks starting in early summer. 2 Gallon $14.9531090 BOLTONIA 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 Gallon $16.95CERASTIUM - 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 Gallon $12.95CHELONE - 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 Gallon $9.95, 2 Gallon $14.9531131 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. 3 Gallon $19.95CIMICIFUGA — 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. 31133 Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Sunray’ — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) Double deep yellow flower heads, on this plant that will be 20 to 30" tall. 1 Gallon $12.95CORYDALIS — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) Although Corydalis have varying cultivation requirements, the species we list all need humus rich, moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Corydalis flexuosa — Fairly new to the gardening scene, this species blooms April-June, new flowers are constantly opening throughout the period. Small, elongated tubular-shaped flowers bloom profusely on delicate, graceful stems. Deeply incised leaflets form rounded leaves, green on some cultivars, purple tinged on others. A great accent in the garden.than other corydalis, this one is a spreading, clump forming plant. Flowers are a good, true blue and begin to appear in late spring. Given the Award of Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society of England. 1 Gallon $12.95 32302 Corydalis flexuosa ‘Rainier Blue’ — Similar to its brothers this Corydalis is a mounding perennial with delicate green foliage the tubular flowers of icy blue. Cont. $11.95, 1 Gallon $17.95CROCOSMIA 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. 31430 32390 Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora ‘Orange Crush’ — Blue-green foliage with a tidy habit, very floriferous clear orange, lightly fragrant, and with outstanding seed pods for arrangements! This cultivar has it all. 2002 All-American Winner. 1 Gallon $11.95CYCLAMEN 30081 Cyclamen coum — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) Distinctive roundish, heart shaped leaves have striking patterns. It may take several years for the leaves to fully develop their characteristic markings. Flowers are deep rose, appearing in late winter or early spring. Cont. $2.50DELOSPERMA - 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 Gallon $12.95DIANELLA 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 Gallon $9.95DICENTRA - 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. Although they like some moisture, dicentra will not survive in ground that remains constantly wet. 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 Gallon $10.9530465 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 Gallon $11.9530600 DIERAMA - WANDFLOWER 30050 Dierama pulcherrimum — (10°F, USDA Zones 8-10) This native of South Africa is a special form with 2' swordlike leaves and longer, arching stems that produce dense, pendulous spikes of flowers. The bell-shaped flowers are bright purple to almost white and bloom in summer. Plant in sun to part shade and in light, moist neutral to acidic soil. It is a graceful plant, especially well-suited to areas around a pond or waterway, or where a breeze can give movement to the flower stalks. 1 Gallon $10.95DISPORUM - 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. Does quite well in containers. 1 Gallon $11.9532000 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. Echinacea purpurea — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-9) A super-hardy plant with narrow, dark green leaves lining stems that stretch to 3' above the ground. At the top of these stems are large, daisy-like with reflexed purple rays drooping from an orange central disk, which becomes more conical with age. Blooms throughout the summer.31159 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 $15.9530815 Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’ — White-flowered variety of the robust perennial has a orange-brown cone with a bristly texture and honey scent. Height to 2˝', with flowers 3-4" across. 3 Gallon $19.95EPIMEDIUM - BISHOP’S HAT — Low-growing, evergreen to semievergreen with creeping underground stems. Beautiful divided leaves appear on wiry petioles. An exceptional foliage plant. Likes limestone, but adapts to all but extremely acid soils. Tolerate sun but perform best in partial to full shade. 30101 Epimedium 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. 1 Gallon $11.9530079 Epimedium 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 Gallon $14.9531976 Epimedium grandiflorum ‘Orion’ — Leaves emerge with a coppery cast in spring and provide the perfect foil for the deep rose flowers rising on 15'' flower spikes just above the 2-3'' leaflets. 1 Gallon $19.950812 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. 1 Gallon $15.9530109 Epimedium x rubrum — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) A low-growing plant (6" to 1') with smooth green leaves and small, bicolor crimson and cream flowers. The foliage emerges beautiful bronze, later turning to green tinged with bronze. 1 Gallon $15.9530892 Epimedium sempervirens ‘Okuda’s White’ — Creeping, 10'' tall evergreen. Exceptional winter foliage with white flowers. 1 Gallon $14.9531339 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 Gallon $15.9530103 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 Gallon $17.95Erythronium 32050 Erythronium revolutum - Pink Fawn Lily — (-10°F, USDA Zone 6) A native to the coastal lowlands of the Pacific Northwest found in dense, moist woodlands. Nodding pink flowers float above green, straplike leaves with purple mottling. Blooms from bulbs in early spring. Cont. $10.95EUPHORBIA — 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. 32441 Euphorbia Blackbird USPP #17,178 — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) This new selection is similar in habit to the ever popular ‘Red Wing’. Though has a deep purple black foliage that holds well through the year. A compact Euphorbia at 18'' x 18'', our favorite time with this plant is during spring when the lime green flowers top the deep foliage, WOW! 1 Gallon $15.95 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. 30077 Euphorbia characias ‘Portuguese Velvet’ — A small form of Euphorbia, this one only grows to 18" with convex leaves. Flowers are 1/8" in size, black surrounded by yellow bracts. 1 Gallon $11.95 30089 Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii — Great looking long, gray-green leaves cover the burgundy stems and contrast spectacularly with the full heads of chartreuse. Bushy evergreen plant grows to 4'. 1 Gallon $10.95 31175 Euphorbia cyparissias — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9). Blue-green leaves turn yellow in the fall. Yellow-green flowers bloom from mid spring to midsummer. It will be 8-16" tall and can spread indeterminately. 1 Gallon $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 Gallon $12.95 30748 Euphorbia myrsinites — Blue-green spiraling succulent leaves are spaced very closely on the stems. Flowers in umbels of 5 to 10 with showy yellow bracts. A superior plant for the border, wall or rock garden. Grows to about 8" tall. 1 Gallon $11.95 0229 Euphorbia ‘Red Martin’ — A delightful evergreen plant with color all year long. Stems and leaves are tinted purple. 1 Gallon $11.95 FRAGARIA — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) Fragaria thrives in alkali, sandy soils. Give them full sun to light dappled shade. 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. 30207 Fragaria chiloensis ‘Else Frye’ — This cultivar was named after a noted Northwest gardener. The extra vigorous plants sport red runners and create a good semievergreen ground cover of glossy green leaves, white flowers and red berries. Cont. $4.50 FRANCOA 30024 Francoa appendiculata — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-9) This native of Chile is related to Heuchera. The light green foliage is reminiscent of Primula and will mound close to the ground. Inflorescence spikes rise up to 2', displaying lovely star shaped flowers whose color naturally varies from pink to lavender shades. A tremendous addition to the perennial border I can’t wait to fit one into mine. 1 Gallon $11.95 Return to
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