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31183 Geum chiloense ‘Lady Stratheden’ — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) Through the summer, semidouble, bright yellow flowers bloom atop arching branches on this clumping perennial. Lobed, 8" medium green leaves on a plant that will reach up to 2' in height and width. 1 GAL. $10.95

31723 Gillenia trifoliata — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) Syn. Porteranthus trifoliata. Erect, red-tinted stems with bronze-green leaves bear irregularly star-shaped white to pinkish-white flowers 1½" across in late spring to late summer. Grows to 3’ tall and 2’ wide. Graceful plants that are great for woodland settings and also make good cut flowers. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in partial shade, or full sun with shade during the hottest part of the day. 1 GAL. $16.95

30098 Gunnera chilensis — (20°F, USDA Zones 9-10) Syn. G. tinctoria, G. scabra. This is a big, bold awesome plant to 8' high with giant leaves 4-8' across. Spine like hairs appear on leaf stalks, and the ribs are red. Given space (they need plenty) and necessary care, they can be the ultimate in summertime conversation pieces. New sets of leaves grow each spring. Corncob-like 18" flower clusters appear from the base. 1 GAL. $11.95, 2 GAL. $29.95, 3 GAL. $35.95

30016 Helleborus argutifolius - Corsican Hellebore — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) The evergreen foliage is blue-green, distinctly toothed along the margins. The bushy clumps stretching 1-2' in height bring forth sweet, green cup-shaped flowers in the second year. More sun tolerant than other hellebores. 1 GAL. $15.95

Helleborus x hybridus — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) Hellebores grouped as x hybridus are hybrids of H. orientalis and other species. These are flowering size divisions or seedlings grown from first quality parents, including some from nurseries in England and Germany. For a show with beautiful color variation, plant some of each.

Helleborus Mardi Gras Parade Strain — These Helleborus are the big brothers of the genus. Larger plants, with proliferous flowers make this an excellent choice for your garden.

30018 Helleborus niger - Christmas Rose — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) This perennial has leathery, evergreen leaves which are dark green and have 7-9 lobes. The large flowers, produced early winter through spring, are white flushed with rose and have golden anthers. As flowers mature, the colors deepen. 1 GAL. $19.95

x nigercors (H. niger X H. argutifolius) This cross produces very floriferous plants that are very hardy. They usually grow to 18''. Though this cross has often presented as sterile, fertile plants have been found in the U.S. and Europe. We carry the following varieties produced through tissue culture.

32171 Helleborus Party Dress Improved — The Party Dress group from Britain are hybrids that have large, frilled double flowers that look much like their namesakes. Flowers on this improved selection vary in color from white to deep, rose-pink. The plant has a clumping habit to about 18"x24". 1 GAL. $26.95

30854 Helleborus purpurascens — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Clump-forming plant with deciduous leaves up to 11" long are divided into 5 deeply cut leaflets. Purplish or slate gray flowers, often pink flushed with light green centers, appear before leaves, midwinter to mid spring. CONT. $7.50

30225 Helleborus x sternii — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) This glorious plant, from the much desired cross of H. argutifolius and H. lividus, has shield-shaped leaves, smoky grayish blue netted with silver, on gorgeous red stems. Late winter brings blooms that are dusky pink-purple brushed with green. 1 GAL. $23.95, C

HEMEROCALLIS - DAYLILY — Daylilies will grow in full sun or partial shade. They perform best in sunny areas in temperate summer zones and benefit from filtered shade in hot climates. Select a site with moist well-drained humus-rich soil. Prepare soil to 1' depth, spread roots and allow tip of crown to be less than 1" below soil level. Space plants 12" apart if the miniature variety, 18-24" if a taller form. Water well and mulch; 6-8" winter mulch should be used in northern areas to protect roots. Dormant forms are fully hardy in USDA Zones 3-9. Evergreen types withstand temperatures below freezing, but a prolonged or hard freeze causes tops to die back.

Please soak the root 2 hours or overnight if the plant has become dry. The resilient roots store water and are drought tolerant, so they will recuperate nicely.

30344 Hemerocallis ‘Carolicolossal’ — (Powell) A beautiful, semievergreen Hemerocallis with huge spidery yellow-green flowers, with long, narrow segments. Blooms early and generously, with possibility of re-blooming. Height is 36". 2 GAL. $24.95

31550 Hemerocallis ‘Golden Dewdrop’ — (Taylor ’55) Golden yellow, 18" height, 3½" bloom, very early season, continual rebloom, semievergreen. Little and hardy, this plant is highly valued for its high bud count. You will be quickly rewarded as the buds open continually throughout the season with lovely, fragrant blooms. 2 GAL. $24.95

30938 Hemerocallis ‘Hawk’ — (Wheeler B. ‘70) Yellow, 18" height, 10'' single bloom, mid-late season, strong rebloom, dormant. 2 GAL. $24.95

NEW 32404 Hemerocallis ‘Mini Pearl’ — Dwarf diploid daylily with fragrant melon-pink repeat blooms from May to July. Full sun to part shade. A blooming groundcover or an accent tucked in here and there as a suprise jewel! 1 GAL. $7.95

NEW 32405 Hemerocallis ‘Mini Stella’ — Very dwarf (12-14")with abundant 2" pure yellow flowers with some rebloom from early June to frost. The leaves are almost grasslike on this compact make it a great addition to the blooming groundcover class. A "classy" plant. 1 GAL. $7.95

32247 Hesperaloe parviflora - Red Yucca — (12°F, USDA Zones 8-9) There are reports that this tender perennial will grow in colder places to Zone 5, best of luck to the adventurous. The evergreen bladelike leaves have curly strings on the edges. The flowerspike is 4-8' with red, tulip-shaped florets. Loves sun, does not require a lot of water once established. 2 GAL. $17.95

30093 Heuchera ‘Champagne Bubbles’ — A multitude of flowers ranging from white to rose-red bloom in spikes reaching up from the mid-green basal foliage. Showy!! 1 GAL. $11.95

30289 Heuchera ‘Stormy Seas’ — Shades of silver to silvery gray to charcoal-gray blending through nuances of lavenders and back to pewter on large, waving leaves bring images of the sea’s magnificent turbulence to the garden. 1 GAL. $11.95

30361 Hibiscus ‘Old Yella’ — Another introduction by the Fleming Brothers. ‘Old Yella’ has thickly textured pale yellow flowers that are slightly ruffled and measure almost 12" across. Green foliage on a plant that has a conical growth habit that doesn’t get too wide. Grows 3-4' tall. 1 GAL. $12.95

30366 Hibiscus ‘Turn of the Century’ — Unusual bicolored petals from dark red to light pink cover this plant giving it a special place in the garden. Grows 6-8' tall. 1 GAL. $11.95

30474 Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ — Large. A blue-leaved hosta with cupped leaves, that is very distinct and unusual. It will grow up to 14 tall, with white flowers. Slugs won’t eat this first. 1 GAL. $18.95

30625 Hosta ‘Allan P. McConnell’ — Mini. A small, compact vigorous plant, this Hosta has dark green leaves with dark veins and dainty white margins. Small, bell-shaped purple flowers bloom in midsummer. CONT. $7.95

30055 Hosta ‘Antioch’ — Medium/Large.Leaves are green with variegated creamy white edges. Likes partial shade and will have a 26" spread. 1 GAL. $10.95

30799 Hosta ‘Aoki’ — Medium/Large. A medium to large plant with attractive large smoky green leaves. 1 GAL. $12.95

30069 Hosta ‘August Moon’ — Medium/Large. This is an outstanding plant with large gold, puckered foliage. The late flowers are lavender. 1 GAL. $12.95

30957 Hosta ‘Birchwood Gold’ — Medium. This is an excellent plant that holds its beautiful gold color all season and will take sun. A good grower to 18" high x 30" wide. 1 GAL. $11.95, 2 GAL. $18.95

32287 Hosta ‘Bressingham Blue’ — M. Nicely textured blue foliage on this Hosta with great bell-shaped white flowers in late spring. A show stopper when interplanted with low ferns and perennials. 1 GAL. $12.95, 2 GAL. $18.95

31487 Hosta ‘Fragrant Blue’ — S. A small plant with heart shaped chalky blue foliage and slightly fragrant white flowers. 1 GAL. $18.95

31205 Hosta ‘Fragrant Bouquet’ — Large. Large heart-shaped yellow-green to light apple-green leaves have irregular yellowish wavy margins. Funnel-shaped flowers are 3-4" across, very pale lavender to white and extremely fragrant. Tends to bloom again in fall when established, increases rapidly, and is sun tolerant. 1 GAL. $19.95

30623 Hosta ‘Ginko Craig’ — S. This small, low growing plant has lance shaped green leaves with white edging. Funnel shaped purple flowers, striped deeper, blooms in late summer. Excellent for borders. 1 GAL. $19.95

30688 Hosta ‘Gold Edger’ — S. Foliage on this hosta forms a dense mound of gold. The flowers are lavender and bloom in summer. CONT. $7.95

30937 Hosta ‘Golden Tiara’ — Medium. A choice, rapid grower. It is a small to medium plant that has bright yellow and green foliage. CONT. $4.95

NEW 32391 Hosta ‘Ground Master’— MEDIUM. Mound 16" high by 40" wide of dark green leaves with wide yellow margins that turn white as the summer progresses. Purple flowers July to August. Very nice. CONT. $5.95

31488 Hosta ‘Guacamole’ — Medium/Large. This is the 2002 Hosta of the Year. A reverse variegated sport of Hosta ‘Fragrant Bouquet’. A vigorous medium sized plant with gold foliage with a wide green edge. The almost pure white flowers appear in late summer. Grows 18" x 54". CONT. $12.95, 1 GAL. $19.95

30076 Hosta‘Honeybells’ — Medium/Large. Large, light green leaves with fragrant whitish flowers. Blooms July-August. 1 GAL. $11.95

NEW 32392 Hosta ‘King Tut’ — Medium. Great substance with large golden yellow heart-shaped leaves don’t come as a surprise with this name. Light lavender flowers in mid summer. Truly royality. CONT. $9.95

30927 Hosta ‘Krossa Regal’ — Large. This one has large, upright silvery, blue-green leaves and lavender flowers. A choice selection that can have 5' scapes. 2 GAL. $18.95

30874 Hosta ‘Lemon Lime’ — Mini. This plant grows to 7-8" in diameter and reblooms several times in midseason. Very nice rounded shape is accented by its unique chartreuse color. CONT. $7.95

30423 Hosta ‘Mount Hope’ — Medium. A variety that is a medium to large grower. The dark green leaves have a heavy gold edge. 1 GAL. $12.95

32419 Hosta ‘Northern Exposure’ — L. Large, very thick, heart-shaped blue-green foliage irregularly edged in chartreuse. An award winner. 1 GAL. $22.95

31392 Hosta ‘Oxheart’ — S. A compact plant. The deep bluish green leaves are a lovely heart shape. White flowers. 1 GAL. $10.95

31202 Hosta ‘Paul’s Glory’ — M. Puckered leaves are predominantly yellow but have irregular margins of green blue, very striking. Lavender gray flowers complete the glory of this hosta. ‘Paul’s Glory’ will be 17" tall and 26" wide. 1 GAL. $19.95

30422 Hosta ‘Piedmont Gold’ — Large. A multiple award winner, this is the best gold of gold hostas. A large growing plant, reaching nearly 2' with a spread of over 3'. Lovely white flowers complete the glowing effect. 1 GAL. $19.95

31826 Hosta ‘Pilgrim’ — M. This is one the most impressive hostas of the last few years with clumps to 20'' wide with huge leaves of light green, bordered with an unusually wide, creamy white border. This vigorous grower is topped in midsummer with 20'' tall scapes of light lavender flowers. 1 GAL. $17.95

NEW 32393 Hosta ‘Pizzazz’ — MEDIUM. Heart-shaped, almost round dark green leaves with irregular creamy gold to white edging and bell shaped white flowers June to July. Great substance and good slug resistance. CONT. $8.95

30019 Hosta plantaginea — Large. Grown for its attractive foliage, this perennial is suitable for shady borders, in woodland, and for waterside planting. Excellent ground cover, with glossy yellow-green leaves. The fragrant white flowers, 4-5" long, open during August and September. Will take ¾ day of sun in cooler climates. 1 GAL. $17.95

31203 Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ — M. Late summer, fragrant funnel-shaped white flowers bloom amidst the glossy, light green 8" long leaves. 1 GAL. $13.95

*32395 Hosta ‘Sitting Pretty’ — MINIATURE. Small lance-shaped pointed two toned dark green irregularly margined leaves with a bright gold centers. Lavender flowers striped with dark purple grace this excepitional plant in August. It prefers shade. CONT. $ ??

31208 Hosta ‘Snow Flakes’ — S. Leaves on this little guy are oval to heart- shaped, pointed and thick shiny gray-green. Flowers are grayish white in midsummer. It will be only 8" high and 12" wide. 1 GAL. $10.95

30619 Hosta ‘So Sweet’ — S. Fragrant lavender flowers on this medium-sized plant, which has white margins on glossy green leaves. 1 GAL. $10.95

*32396 Hosta ‘Stiletto’ — MINIATURE. Small narrow wavy edged pointy leaves outlined thinly in white. Purple striped flower for a month begining in mid August. A special plant for any collection. CONT. $9.95

32053 Hosta ‘Striptease’ — M. Each dark blue-green leaf has a wide golden band that runs its full length. A thin white stripe runs beside each band with just a peek of green between. With or without the 2' scapes of violet flowers, this lovely hosta is ‘drop dead gorgeous’! CONT. $11.95

30618 Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ — Large. A multiple award winner! This is a must have for the hosta connoisseur and for plant lovers in general. A large upright plant, up to 30" height and 60" diameter, with huge chartreuse to gold leaves. Pale lavender to white flowers appear late in the summer. An excellent specimen plant. Needs some sun to change from chartreuse to gold. 1 GAL. $19.95

31930 Hosta ‘Summer Music’ — M. Large leaves are edged in chartreuse, fade to a yellow-gold and finally striped with white in the middle; accented by lavender flowers. 1 GAL. $17.95

31496 Hosta ‘Tambourine’ — M. A medium to small rounded leafed plant with frosted green leaves edged in white. Holds it’s leaves in an attractive upright manner. Lavender flowers. 1 GAL. $17.95

31497 Hosta tokudama ‘Torchlight’ — M. Dark green leaves shaped in the H. tokudama style, highlighted with irregular cream margins are held upright like little torches. Lavender flowers in mid summer. 1 GAL. $20.95

30057 Hosta undulata ‘Variegata’ — M. The 6-8" leaves have splashes of creamy white in a center bar down the midrib of the green leaf. Pale lavender flowers appear on the stalks. 1 GAL. $11.95

30421 ‘Wide Brim’ — M/L. A delicate appearance is created by green leaves with yellow margins that fade to white. 1 Gallon $10.95

Iberis sempervirens — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) Here is snow white in summer, or banks of pristine white clouds against the clear blue sky. Growing to 12", this more or less evergreen has long, narrow leaves that give way to beautiful white flowers. A very easy plant that requires little care, however, it is best sheared after flowering.

31830 Inula magnifica — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) This robust, clump forming perennial has hairy stems with dark purple streaks along their lengths and dark green leaves to 10" long. In late summer bears aster-like, bright golden yellow flowers to 6" across. Grows to 6’ tall and 3’ wide in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. 2 Gallon $19.95

31309 Ipheion uniflorum ‘Wisley Blue’ — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) Syn. Triteleia. This clump forming perennial has 10" light bluish green, narrow, straplike leaves. Blooms in spring with single, honey scented lilac flowers which fade to white in the center. Should be grown in humus rich, moderately fertile, moist soil, and full sun. CONT. $4.50

IRIS — (Since Irises are such a diverse group, we will only list general requirements here. It is best to plant them midsummer through early autumn. Plant the varieties we carry in well drained, moderately fertile, neutral to acidic soils. Give them full sun to light shade. Pacific Coast varieties grow best in regions which have the same kind of conditions we have in most of the Pacific region, wet winters and dry summers, but not extreme heat.

Iris louisiana — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-10)

30224 Iris pseudacorus ‘Variegata’ — The green leaves are striped with yellow in the spring, which then turn to solid green. As the leaves are changing, bright yellow flowers begin to bloom. 1 GAL. $12.95

Iris sibirica — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) A graceful, erect 2-4' plant forming dense clumps of narrow upright leaves in late spring. Varieties bloom mid-late spring to early summer.

31264 Iris ‘Butter and Sugar’ — Blooms midseason with white standards and yellow falls. 1 GAL. $12.95

30322 Iris ‘Caesar’s Brother’ — Deep velvety blue growing to 3'. 1 GAL. $12.95

31265 Iris ‘Painted Desert’ — In late spring large, deep violet flowers will dazzle your garden. 1 GAL. $12.95

31451 Iris ‘Pink Haze’ — Lavender-pink flowers with red-violet markings bloom midseason. 1 GAL. $12.95

32344 Iris ‘Roaring Jelly’ — Roaring Jelly is a name that has turned all our heads here in the office. It will do the same in your garden with its 36" blooms. Flowers are red-purple, the margins of the petals lighter than the rest. Signals are white to blush lavender and ruffly. Beautiful for the perennial border. 1 GAL. $12.95

32216 Iris ‘Sparkling Rose’ — Rosy-pink flowers with yellow at the base of each fall, veined in purple. Mid to late season bloomer. 1 GAL. $12.95

NEW 32374 Kalimeris yomena ‘Shogun’ — This 12'' variegated perennial has attractive two toned green leaves with nice cream-yellow margins and in fall it has 1'' aster-like lavender flowers on 18'' stems. Clumps nicely. CONT. $8.95

(-10°F, USDA Zones 5-9) These summer-blooming Torch flowers thrive in sunny positions, but need protection from extremes. Hummingbirds love the orange and red ones. Give them good, well-drained soil, amply supplied with humus. These plants resent disturbance.

30144 northiae — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) These evergreen, broad leaves give this plant the appearance of yucca, unlike other Kniphofia that have narrow foliage. Grows to 3' with showy spikes of red buds that open to pale yellow flowers. A great plant for that space that needs a little drama! 1 Gallon $13.95

32329 Kniphofia uvaria ‘Flamenco’ — These flowers are about as passionate as the music. Blooms on stalks up to 6', in deep yellows through reds are the true show for this linear leaved deep green perennial. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, makes striking flower arrangements! 1 Gallon $11.95, 2 Gallon $16.95

30147 vernus — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) Syn. Orobus vernus. This pretty little pea has lavender to pink flowers and fresh green, lush foliage. This perennial is great for sun and light shade, it forms a 18''x18'' mound. Flowers open in March and the plant continues blooming into June. In July or August this plant will dieback and return the following spring, as the leaves yellow trimming them back will improve the appearance of the garden. 1 GAL. $14.95

LAURENTIA — See Pratia pedunculata.

32418 Lavatera thuringiaca ‘Candy Floss’ — Funnel-shaped light pink summer flowers on a vigerous plant to 6'. Semi-evergreen in warmer climates. 1 GAL. $12.95

31087 Ledebouria cooperi — (20°F, USDA Zones 9-10) A semievergreen perennial with semi-upright, straplike, mid to dark green leaves with purple stripes. Summer brings panicles of nearly 50 small, bell shaped purplish pink flowers accented by green. Give moderately fertile, well drained soil and full sun. CONT. $6.95

32274 Lilium formosana — (0°F, USDA Zones 7-10) Fragrant, elegant 6'' white blooms appear on this perennial in September. Plants will reach 4'. An excellent option for height and late flower in the perennial border. 1 GAL. $8.95

31998 Lilium martagon — (-40°F, USDA Zones 4-7) These delightful turkscap lilies from Europe and Mongolia love sun in coastal climates and prefer some shade inland. Give them moisture and well-drained soil. In the wild they sometimes bear as many as 50 light pink to purple-red blooms with recurved petals. The scented pendent, blooms are lovingly spotted and often rise on flower stalks from 3-6’ in the middle of the summer. 1 GAL. $17.95

LIGULARIA — Ligularia do great with deep, rich, moist soils, even to the extreme of bog gardens. You can plant them in ordinary garden soil if they are not allowed to dry out. Mulching, fertilizing, and other soil amendments are a definite plus. Will grow in sun, but give partial shade in hotter regions.

31226 Ligularia stenocephala ‘The Rocket’ — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-9) This imposing specimen blooms in early summer with bright yellow flowers. If planted in full sun, it will wilt by midday, but wilted leaves will recover at night. 1 GAL. $12.95

Liriope muscari — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-10) This member of the lily family is often mistaken for a grass. The long, narrow leaves of bright green will make a delightful show in the garden. Excellent for borders or as a ground cover in sun or part shade. Plant clumps about 18" apart for good coverage. The arching grass like leaves can reach 2' long. Small flowers appear in clusters on spikes above the leaves like a grape hyacinth.

31228 Liriope spicata — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-10) Rhizomatous, semievergreen perennial forming a dense mat of grassy, variegated green leaves. Violet-brown stems bear pale violet to white flowers. Will tolerate deep shade and moist soil more than most. 1 GAL. $11.95

31227 Liriope spicata ‘Silver Dragon’ — This variety has dense clumps of linear to strap-shaped, silver and white leaves. Small flowers appear as a contrast to the beautiful foliage. 1 GAL. $11.95

LYSIMACHIA - LOOSESTRIFE — These plants are naturally well adapted to damp areas or watersides. They thrive in moist sites and are easy to grow. They like sun or part shade. In some areas, some varieties can be considered invasive.

Lysimachia nummularia — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) This will add a bright touch to your garden with the bright yellow flowers starting in the summer. Green foliage will easily and rapidly cover a 2' area.