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SPRING 2010
Many of the Perennial pictures courtesy of Walters Gardens

Acanthus molis 'Tasmanian Angel'

Achillea m. 'Paprika'

Achillea 'Moonshine'

Agapanthus 'Black Panther;

Agapanthus 'Peter Pan'

Agapanthus 'Tinkerell'

Agapanthus 'White Superior'

Arctostaphylos u. 'Vancouver Jade'

Aster d 'Wood's Pink'

Aster n. 'Alert'

Aster n. 'Purple Dome'

Astilbe 'Fireberry'

Astilbe 'Younique Carmine'

Astilbe 'Younique Lilac'

Astilbe 'Younique Silvery Pink'

Astilbe 'Younique Silvery Pink'

Astilbe 'Younique White'

Belamcanda c. 'Hello Yellow'

Bergenia 'Bressingham Ruby'

Bergenia c. 'Winter Glow'

Brunnera m. 'King's Ransom'

Brunnera m. 'Looking Glass'

Campanula c. 'Pearl Deep Blue'

Campanula c. 'Pearl Light Blue'

Campanula c. 'White Clips'

Campanula 'Dickson's Gold'

Cordyline a. 'Pink Stripe'

Cordyline a. 'Renegade'

Cordyline a. 'Sundance'

Coreopsis 'Jive' ppaf

Coreopsis 'Little Sundail'

Delphinium e. 'New Millennium'

Delphinium e. 'Sunny Skies'

Delphinium g 'Summer Cloud'

Delphinium g 'Summer Morning'

Delphinium g 'Summer Night'

Dianthus 'Coconut Punch'

Dianthus d. 'Artic Fire'

Dianthus 'Frosty Fire'

Dianthus 'Fusion' ppaf

Dianthus 'Pop Star'

Dianthus 'Burning Hearts'

Dicentra e. 'Luxurient'

Dicentra 'Gold Heart'

Dicentra s. 'Alba'

Echinacea 'Harvest Moon'

Echinacea 'Sundown'

Euphorbia characias sp.wulfenii

Euphorbia polychroma

 
   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.

Acanthus mollis — (0oF, 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.

NEW 32549 Acanthus mollis ‘Tasmanian Angel’ — Huge glossy dark green leaves with white margins and mottling create a mound with white and purple flower spikes up to 3 ft tall, blooms Jun-Aug. Part shade to shade. Long flowering period. 1 GAL $35.95

ACHILLEA - 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.

NEW 31395 Achillea millefolium ‘Moonshine’ — Fine, feathery leaves of silver-gray set off the large, yellow flowers, and evoke an image of the moon and its aureole. Cont $9.95

NEW 30377 Achillea millefolium ‘Paprika’ — Large flower heads are colored like a sunset: red with yellow centers that gradually change to orange and golden hues as they mature. Cont $9.95

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 racemosa

31148 Actaea racemosa ‘Atropurpurea’ — (-40oF, 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 GAL $29.95

30637 Actaea racemosa ‘Hillside Black Beauty’ — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-8) Dark purple-black foliage is topped in the fall by 1’ long fragrant white flowers with hints of pink. Stems of this striking plant can reach 4-7’ tall, and 2-3’ wide. 1 GAL $22.95

AGAPANTHUS - LILY OF THE NILE
(-10oF, 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.

32411 Agapanthus ‘Elaine’ — This gem is 3’ tall with 8" elongated flower heads of intense lavender purple. 1 GAL $15.95, 2 GAL $34.95

32449 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 pompom. Flowers reach to 3’. 2 GAL $34.95

NEW 32562 Agapanthus ‘Northern Star’ — Star-like, dark blue flowers held in clusters above foliage. Blooms summer. Ht 24 in. Full sun to part shade. 1 GAL $15.95

NEW 30154 Agapanthus ‘Peter Pan’ — A dwarf hybrid, this little guy, nonetheless produces loads of medium blue, trumpet-shaped flowers, on stems only 12" high. 1 GAL $15.95

32450 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 GAL $34.95

32045 Agapanthus ‘Storm Cloud’ — Semi-evergreen, to 20oF, and tall-growing. Rich violet flowers will sway in the breeze above the arching, strappy foliage. 2 GAL $34.95

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 32563 Agapanthus ‘White Superior’ — Rounded clusters of white flowers in July-August. Deciduous, one of the hardiest Agapanthus. ht. 30-36" 1 GAL $15.95

AJUGA - BUGLEWEED
(-40oF, 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. Cont $3.95, 1 GAL $8.95

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.

NEW 32388 Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’ PP15815 — A very nice low growing (4-6")perennial groundcover with glossy large dark black-purple scolloped leaves and deep blue flower from early spring to early summer. I can be planted in full sun to partial shade, but has the best color in the brighter light. Evergreen in milder climates. Expands well our groundcover opportunities. 1 GAL $12.95

NEW 30097 Ajuga reptans ‘Chocolate Chip’ — Chocolate lovers will find this plant hard to resist, with chocolate brown foliage, and lacy blue flowers, it’s a combination that’s hard to beat! Grows to only 3" high. Part shade to sun. 1 GAL $8.95

NEW 32559 Ajuga reptans ‘Dixie Chip’ PPAF. — Violet flower spikes in late spring, atop green, cream, pink variegated foliage. Part shade. Ht. 3-4". Spread 8-10". Cont $4.95

NEW 30860 Ajuga reptans ‘Silver Carpet’ — This form has a great silver sheen to the leaves.

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 — (-30oF, 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

ALLIUM
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. These are clump-forming plants, that only need dividing when crowded.

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 $4.95

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.

31767 Amsonia illustris — (-20oF, 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

32355 Amsonia tabemaemontana — (-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, 1-2½", and a nice green. Flowers of light blue grace the stems from spring to early summer. 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 — (-30oF, 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.

30053 Anemone nemorosa ‘Alba’ — This little Anemone is certainly the 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. A beautiful sight! The foliage stays on the plant another month or two into the summer, then the plant completely disappears until next spring! 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 $6.95

ANOMATHECA

NEW 31080 Anomatheca laxa — (0oF, USDA Zones 7-10) Syn. Lapeirousia laxa. Narrow green leaves up to 14" long form the basal foliage of this anomatheca. In late spring, stems arise from the basal foliage upon which bloom trumpet-shaped pink flowers that have dark spots on the lower petals. Grows to 1’ tall. Cont $9.95

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.

30043 Arisaema ciliatum var. liubaense — (-10oF, 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 GAL $19.95

32482 Arisaema taiwanense - Cobra Lily — (-10oF, 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. Every garden needs at least one of these cobra lilies to jump at unsuspecting visitors. 1 GAL $14.95

ARTEMISIA
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.

Artemisia vulgaris — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-8)

31920 Artemisia vulgaris ‘Cragg-Barber Eye’ — Syn. ‘Craig Barber Eye’. Wonderful yellow, finely dissected foliage with green striping with tiny white flower heads Prefers poor to moderately fertile soils. 1 GAL $12.95

ARUNCUS
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 — (-30oF, 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 GAL $12.95

NEW 30173 Aruncus dioicus — (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-9) An outstanding specimen plant for the partially shaded garden. Looking much like a very large white Astilbe, Goat’s Beard has similar foliage and feathery, creamy white flower plumes up to 1 ft. long. 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.

Asarum caudatum — (-30oF, 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 Asarum caudatum f. album — What a great selection to be able to bring you. Same evergreen low-growing plant for the shade garden, except for its lovely greenish white flowers that stand out better than the usual cinnamon brown. A great option for everyone from the avid shade gardener to the patio container gardener. 1 GAL $8.95

31508 Asarum splendens — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9) Thick, arrow-shaped leaves with silver marbling overlays. Features a clumping, rather than a running habit. 1 GAL $12.95, 2 GAL $19.95

ASTER

Aster dumosus

NEW 31778 Aster dumosus ‘Wood’s Pink’ — (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-9) This very hardy, fall blooming aster has flowers of clear pink with a yellow eye atop dark green, compact foliage which shows very high resistance to rust and mildew. Grows 12-16’’ tall. 1 GAL $9.95

NEW 30084 Aster x frikartii — (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9) A prolific blooming and very sturdy perennial with soft textured foliage and fragrant lavender-blue daisies. It blooms in summer through fall. 1 GAL $12.95

Aster novae-angliae — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-8)

NEW 30389 Aster novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’ — Beautiful deep purple, semidouble flowers. A more compact version at 18" tall and 30" wide. Mildew resistant. 1 GAL $9.95

Aster novi-belgii — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-8)

NEW 30387 Aster novi-belgii ‘Alert’ — This New York Aster is a deep NEW crimson red, and a compact form at 12-15’’ tall. Divide in the spring each year or two, replanting new growth and discarding the old center. For shorter, bushier clumps, cut stems back halfway during the summer. 1 GAL $9.95

ASTILBE
(-30oF, 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. Does not tolerate high heat.

Astilbe Hybrids

NEW 32497 Astilbe ‘Fireberry’ PPAF — In a series of dwarf Astilbes from hybridizer Jan Verschoor comes this vibrant raspberry pink selection with diamond-shaped plumes. Colorful blossoms are produced atop a relatively short clump of foliage in early to midsummer. 1 GAL $11.95

NEW 32498 Astilbe ‘Younique Carmine’ — Members of the Astilbe Younique™ Series offer a higher flower scape count and compact foliage. Fast growing plants quickly form a nice mound of petite foliage topped by bunches of fragrant, triangular, fuchsia-red plumes. 1 GAL $11.95

NEW 32501 Astilbe ‘Younique Lilac’ — Fast growing plants quickly form a nice mound of petite foliage topped by bunches of fragrant, triangular, lavender pink plumes. 1 GAL $11.95

NEW 32502 Astilbe ‘Silvery Pink’ — Fast growing plants quickly form a nice mound of petite foliage topped by bunches of fragrant, triangular, pale pink plumes. 1 GAL $11.95

NEW 32499 Astilbe ‘Younique White’ — Fast growing plants quickly form a nice mound of petite foliage topped by bunches of fragrant, triangular, ivory white plumes.   1 GAL $11.95 

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.

Astrantia major — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-7) With basal foliage that is 3-6" long, toothed, and lobed, this astrantia is clump forming, 2-3’ tall.

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. 1 GAL $14.95

BEGONIA
The begonia that we are offering you are good for outdoor sites. You will want to lift the tubers and put them up for the winter. They grow best with fertile, well-drained, humus-rich, neutral to slightly acidic soils. .

NEW 30719 Begonia grandis - Hardy Begonia — (-10oF, 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

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 — (-20oF, 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 GAL $12.95, 2 GAL $17.95

NEW 32234 Belamcanda chinensis ‘Hello Yellow’ — Like a ray of sunshine, this happy-faced dwarf blackberry lily shines its adorable buttery yellow flowers in late summer on 20" tall spikes. 10" tall foliage stays long after the flowers are gone to show off the purple-black ‘blackberry’ seeds. 2 GAL $9.95

BERGENIA - PIG SQUEAK
(-40oF, 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.

30044 Bergenia ‘Baby Doll’ — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-8) Bronze tinted,

mid-green leaves form a basal clump of foliage from which rises soft pink flowers that darken with age. Plant grows to 12" tall, and blooms in mid to late spring. 1 GAL $14.95.

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 GAL $14.95

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 $14.95

Bergenia cordifolia — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-8)

NEW 31562 Bergenia cordifolia ‘Eroica’ — Dark purple flowers in early spring. Foliage changes from light green to deep copper in fall, then a brownish red after first frost. 1 GAL $14.95

NEW 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 $14.95

BLETILLA - CHINESE GROUND ORCHID
These easy to grow, hardy orchids grow from a small peudobulb 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 — (-20oF, 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. 1 GAL $11.95, 2 GAL $14.95

BOLTONIA

31129 Boltonia asteroides ‘Snowbank’ — (-30oF, 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 $14.95

BRUNNERA - SIBERIAN BUGLOSS
Brunnera macrophylla — (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-7) This eye catching plant has heart shaped deep green leaves that emerge with the flowers. Delicate, airy spray-like clusters of sky-blue flowers are similar in shape to Forget-me-not. Clump-forming in habit, it grows to 18" tall. A good ground cover that prefers fertile, humus rich, constantly moist, well drained soil in cool, partial shade.

NEW 32504 Brunnera macrophylla ‘King’s Ransom’ PPAF — ‘King’s Ransom’ PPAF displays a wide, creamy yellow margin and light cream frosting over the remainder of the silver leaves. After the dainty blue forget-me-not type flowers are produced in spring, the margins lighten to creamy white. This plant has a slightly smaller habit than ‘Jack Frost’, making it just the right size to tuck into combination containers. Cont $16.95

NEW 32282 Brunnera macrophylla ‘Looking Glass’ PPAF — These leaves are so light and so nearly metallic you can see yourself in them. Lovely effect with green veins showing through the variegation and the leaf edges pulled under. Just wonderful when the petite blue flowers bloom over the mounding foliage. A "Shining Star" for your shady border. 1 GAL $12.95

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.

Campanula barbata — (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-8) Showy, bell-shaped flowers ranging from blue to white have petals fringed with white hair. These flowers line erect stems up to 12" high in early summer. Rosettes of narrowly lance shaped and hairy medium green leaves clothe this little perennial.

NEW 30821 Campanula barbata ‘White Clips’ — Like the species, but with pure white flowers. Cont $4.95

NEW 32505 Campanula carpatica ‘Pearl Deep Blue’ — A profusion of cup-shaped, upward-facing, 2 inch wide, vivid blue-violet flowers with lighter centers float above the mound of dark green foliage from late spring to late summer if deadheaded regularly. Forms compact, uniform clumps making it a good choice for edging, containers, the front of borders, or growing among rocks. Cont $4.95

NEW 32506 Campanula carpatica ‘Pearl Light Blue’ — A profusion of cup-shaped, upward-facing, 2 inch wide, light blue flowers float above the mound of dark green foliage from late spring to late summer if deadheaded regularly. Prefers to have its roots in cool soil; summer mulch is useful, particularly in hot summers. Tends to be more compact than other carpaticas and blooms 2-3 weeks earlier Cont $4.95

NEW 30579 Campanula garanica ‘Dickson’s Gold’ — (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-8) The small kidney-shaped leaves are toothed and yellow to yellow-green. In the summer, this productive bloomer has star-shaped, bright blue flowers. 1 GAL $9.95

CANNA
(10oF, USDA Zones 8-11) Cannas prefer well manured, deep, fertile soil with full sun. They definitely need to be watered during dry spells as most are not drought tolerant, but on the other extreme, you don’t want to keep them too wet either. Provide good drainage. Deadheading will encourage new flowers. In areas where they are not hardy, you will want to lift them for the winter after the foliage has died back.

NEW 30060 Canna ‘Wyoming’ — Brown-purple leaves with dark purple veins are the foliage of this 6’ plant. In summer, frilled orange blooms with dark orange margins are borne on racemes. 2 GAL $19.95

CHELONE - TURTLEHEAD

31785 Chelone glabra — (-30oF, 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. 2 GAL $14.95

31131 Chelone obliqua — (-20oF, 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 $19.95

CONVALLARIA - LILY OF THE VALLEY

NEW 31786 Convallaria majalis var. rosea — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-7) This vigorous, rhizomatous perennial produces pairs of ovate, lance shaped, stalked leaves to 1½-8’’ long. Arching racemes of bell shaped, strongly scented, pale mauve pink flowers are borne in spring. Grows to 8’’ tall and spreads indefinitely in humus rich, moist soil in full sun. 1 GAL $8.95

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.

NEW 32547 Coreopsis ‘Jive’ PPAF — ‘Jive’ PPAF produces masses of white flowers with a large, saturated burgundy eye and an orange center. The burgundy eye is the dominant color. Coreopsis is easy to grow, making it a good choice for beginners. 1 GAL $9.95

NEW 32507 Coreopsis ‘Little Sundial’ PP18460 — Looking for a perennial that blooms all summer? Try ‘Little Sundial’ PP18460! This little beauty produces single, 1.5" diameter, golden yellow flowers with a deep maroon eye from early through late summer. Its compact, upright, uniform habit makes it a great choice for growing in containers, as a bedding plant, or as edging. 1 GAL $9.95

DELPHINIUM - LARKSPUR

Delphinium elatum — (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-7) These New Millennium Series hybrids are strong stemmed, growing to 6’ tall and reputed to be longer lived and more heat tolerant than other older hybrids. All are heavily petaled.

NEW 32508 Delphinium elatum ‘New Millennium Stars’ — ‘New Millennium Stars’ is a mix of all the New Millennium Hybrid delphiniums including: ‘Blue Lace’, ‘Blushing Brides’, ‘Green Twist’, ‘Double Innocence’, ‘Misty Mauves’, ‘Morning Lights’, ‘Pagan Purples’, ‘Purple Passion’, ‘Royal Aspirations’, and ‘Sunny Skies’. Therefore, the flowers will range in color from white to pink to purple and will range in height from 3 to 6 feet. 1 GAL $9.95

NEW 32512 Delphinium elatum ‘Sunny Skies’ — Bold spires of light sky blue to mid-blue flowers with white bees stand up to 6’ tall, adding a dramatic presence to the landscape in early summer. The flower form may be double or semi-double. Removing spent flower spikes will result in another round of blooms on secondary spikes in late summer and fall. 1 GAL $9.95

NEW 32510 Delphinium grandiflorum ‘Summer Morning’ — Totally unlike the tall, spiky Delphinium cultivars, this little beauty stands at a height of 10"-12" and forms compact mounds of well-branched foliage. It puts on a spectacular show from early summer to fall, with romantic light pink flowers which cover the lacy leaves. 1 GAL $9.95

NEW 32511 Delphinium grandiflorum ‘Summer Nights’ — This little beauty stands at a height of 10"-12" and forms compact mounds of well-branched foliage. It puts on a spectacular show from early summer to fall, with satiny midnight blue flowers which cover the lacy leaves. Though it is short-lived, it is worth using as edging, a bedding plant, or in containers combined with brightly colored annuals. 1 GAL $9.95

DIANELLA

30852 Dianella tasmanica - Flax lily — (20oF, 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

DIANTHUS
(-20oF, USDA Zones 5-9) This species includes both carnations and pinks which are grown for their flowers. Although specific needs may vary, they all need to be planted in a sunny position in a fast draining, neutral to alkaline sandy loam.

NEW 32514 Dianthus ‘Coconut Punch’ PPAF — This little perennial packs quite a punch! Its 1.5 - 2" wide, fluffy looking, fragrant, double blossoms are intricately pattered in contrasting shades of red and white. The flowers open deep red with large white blotches in the center of each petal. 1 GAL $9.95

NEW 32552 Dianthus ‘Coconut Suprise’ PPAF — Double bright white flowers with crimson centers. Bloom spring to summer. Full sun. Ht 7". Can you resist a dwarf white carnation like flower? 1 GAL $9.95

Dianthus deltoides — (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-10) A wide mat of loose foliage sends up delicate stems, each offering a small, fragrant flower varying in color from white to purple. If deadheaded, it will flower heaviest in early summer and again in fall.

NEW 32513 Dianthus deltoides ‘Artic Fire’ — Smaller, icy white blooms with a sharply contrasting, bright fuchsia ring around the medium pink eye zone light up their surroundings. Each of the 5 flower petals have serrated edges, looking as if they have been trimmed with pinking shears, hence the common name ‘Pinks’. 1 GAL $7.95

NEW 31797 Dianthus ‘Frosty Fire’ — Double, chinese lacquer-red blooms explode above mounds of icy blue-green, evergreen foliage. If deadheaded, this cultivar will flower in early summer and in the fall. 1 GAL $9.95

NEW 32515 Dianthus ‘Fusion’ PPAF — This brand new virus-indexed Dianthus presents an ever-changing array of flower color patterns. Single, blood red flowers emerge with two deep pink blotches on each petal. As the flowers expand, the blotches fuse and the petals turn coral pink with a serrated red edge. In their final stage, the flowers are coral pink with a red eye. The changing effect is dazzling! ‘Fusion’s’ flowers exude a spicy fragrance. Forms a 5 inch tall, grassy clump of blue-green foliage. 1 GAL $9.95

NEW 32553 Dianthus ‘Pop Star’ PP18,222 — Double soft magenta flowers on compact plants. Blooms May-Oct. Full sun. Ht.6-8". Spread 12-18". Zone 4-9. 1 GAL $9.95

NEW 32554 Dianthus ‘Starlette’ — Frilly, double bright pink flower with dark eye. Compact blue green foliage. Bloom Spring to Summer. Full sun. Ht 8". 1 GAL $9.95

DICENTRA - BLEEDING HEART
(-30oF, USDA Zones 3-8) 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.

NEW 32555 Dicentra ‘Burning Hearts’ — Deep rose-red flowers from spring to late summer above ferny, blue green foliage. Compact habit. Part sun to full shade, moist soils. Ht 12". 1 GAL $24.95

30463 Dicentra eximia ‘Luxuriant’ — Commonly known as Western bleeding heart, this perennial is great for borders, cottage gardens or wildflower gardens. Cherry-red, heart-shaped flowers are borne on racemes above ferny foliage from mid-spring through the summer. 1 GAL $12.95

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 — (-40oF, 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 $12.95

30600 Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’ — Similar to the species, but has pure white flowers. 1 GAL $12.95

NEW 31719 Dicentra spectabilis ‘Gold Heart’ — (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-8) Strong growing variety with deep pink heart-shaped flowers. The new foliage has a reddish tint to it, gradually turning a bright golden yellow and finally lime green in summer. 1 GAL $24.95

DIERAMA - WANDFLOWER

30050 Dierama pulcherrimum — (10oF, 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 GAL $10.95

DISPOROPSIS - EVERGREEN SOLOMON’S SEAL

NEW 31627 Disporopsis perneyi — (0oF, USDA Zones 7-9) Rhizomatous perennial with lance-shaped leaves, very similar to Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum), but it is evergreen. Lemon scented white flower bells hang from 16" stems, either singly or in pairs, in early summer. A lovely evergreen edition to the woodland garden. Grow in moist but well drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. 2 GAL $19.95

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

Disporum cantoniense — (0oF, 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.

32000 Disporum cantoniense ‘Green Giant’ — New growth is great on this plant shades of pink, white, and green, maturing to green with glossy leaves. Crisply fragrant, bell-shaped flowers on this 5-7’ tall plant! Excellent specimen for height in the shade garden. 2 GAL $19.95

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!

Echinacea purpurea — (-40oF, 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. Butterflies nectar on most varieties and birds love the dry seeds.

NEW 32517 Echinacea ‘Harvest Moon’™ — Aptly named, this selection sports earthy gold flowers the color of a harvest moon with a golden orange cone. The nice wide flower petals are slightly reflexed and overlap, giving the blossoms a full, substantial presence. Plant it up close where you can enjoy its delightful rose-like fragrance. 1 GAL $13.95

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! 2 GAL $19.95

NEW 32518 Echinacea ‘Sundown’ PPAF — At last, a coneflower that’s not purple! This selection sports warm russet-orange flowers with a prominent, brownish central cone. Their nice wide petals are slightly reflexed and overlap, giving the blossoms a full, substantial presence. Plant this one up close where you can enjoy its delightful rose-like fragrance. Sundown™ is similar to ‘Sunset’ PP16424 but stands about 8-10 inches taller. Though the flowers are slightly smaller, Sundown™ is a more vigorous grower. 1 GAL $13.95

EPIMEDIUM - BISHOP’S HAT
Low-growing, evergreen to semi-evergreen 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. Give rich, moist soil, tolerates dryer conditions in 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. 1 GAL $11.95

30079 Epimedium x cantabrigense — (-30oF, 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 — (-20oF, USDA Zone 5-8)

31976 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 GAL $14.95

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. 1 GAL $14.95

32489 Epimedium x warleyense ‘Orange Queen’ - Lovely soft orange flowers 8" to 10" above leaves. Flowers usually in April. 1 GAL $12.95

ERYSIMUM - WALLFLOWER
Wallflowers like to have poor to moderately fertile , well-drained alkaline soil in full sun. The are ideal as sunny borders, or in a rock garden and will tolerate dry conditions.

NEW 31810 Erysimum ‘Sunlight’ — Fresh yellow flowers atop crisp, green mats. This wallflower fits in anywhere with good drainage. Grows 3-4’’ tall and 1½’ wide. 1 GAL $11.95

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.

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 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 GAL $10.95

31175 Euphorbia cyparissias — (-30oF, 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 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

NEW 30010 Euphorbia polychroma - Cushion Spurge — (-30oF, 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
(-40oF, 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.

32564 Filipendula rubra ‘Venusta Magnifica’ — A valuable clumping foliage plant with deep rose pink clouds of fragrant flowers. The fragrant foliage is deeply cut and rich green. It will grow to 5’. 1 GAL $12.95

 


 

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