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Platycodon g. 'Fuji Pink'
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Rudbeckia fulgida var sullivantii 'Goldstrum
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Scabiosa c. 'Pink Mist'
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Sedum 'Frosty Morn'
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Stokesia l. 'Elf' ppaf
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Stokesia l. 'Honeysong Purple'
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Stokesia 'Purple Pixie'
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Veronica p. 'Aztec Gold'
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MENTHA -
MINT
30830
Mentha requienii -
Corsican Mint —
(-10oF, USDA Zone 6-9) This small little mint grows less than
1" in height, and with fragrant tiny round green leaves giving a mossy
effect, and tiny lavender flowers appearing in summer. Likes sun or
semi-shade and moist, rich soil. Spreads easily.
Cont $4.95
OPHIOPOGON -
MONDO GRASS
Ophiopogon planiscapus
—
(-10oF, USDA Zones 6-10) A very dark green form with small,
but colorful flower stems of light to darker pink flowers followed by dark
berries. The leaves are about ¼" wide and 6" long forming attractive clumps for
edging or mixing in the border "8 x 12".
30967
Ophiopogon planiscapus
‘Nigrescens’
-
Black Mondo Grass — This is the black foliaged mondo grass so popular
in Japan! Leaf blades are deep purple-black. Tiny, pale violet flowers
are followed by black berries. Makes an exceptional specimen in a white
glazed pot, or plant it as an accent among lemony Hostas or other yellow
foliaged perennials. What a pleasing effect!
Cont $12.95, 1 GAL
$19.95
OXALIS -
SORREL
— Likes partial shade to almost full shade, humus-rich soil, and ample
moisture
30554
Oxalis oregana
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Redwood Sorrel
— (0oF, USDA Zones 7-9) Small clover shaped green leaves turn
downward. Grows to 9" at maturity. Tiny flowers, white or pale pink
veined purple with a paler center, sometimes deep rose-purple, bloom
from late spring through summer.
1 GAL $6.95
PAEONIA -
GARDEN PEONY
Paeonia lactiflora
—
(-30oF, USDA Zones 4-8) The "Queen of Garden Flowers",
loved by gardeners since the beginning of recorded history this is the original
from which many thousands of peonies have been selected and hybridized. Flowers
are produced in late spring and early summer. The handsome dark green foliage
changes colors prior to winter’s arrival. Plant peonies in deep, enriched soil,
kept moist but well-drained. While neutral to slightly alkaline soil is
preferred, the plants tolerate acid conditions nicely. Place the eye 1-2" below
surrounding soil level, being careful not to plant too deeply as poor flowering
will result. Full sun is preferred; however, in hot summer areas provide some
afternoon shade. Easy to grow and a joy to own!
32221
Paeonia lactiflora ‘'Baroness Schroeder’
— Originating in 1889, this cultivar is an oldie but goodie. Big, double
white flowers with a kiss of soft pink mid to late season on a larger
than average sized bush.
2 GAL $24.95
32106
Paeonia lactiflora
‘Bowl of Cream’
— Very large, double flower of creamy white. Mid-season. Outstanding form.
SOLD OUT
30356
Paeonia lactiflora
‘Crinkled Linens’
— (-50°F, USDA Zones 2-8) These white single flowers are slightly
ruffled and
crinkled with tidy stamens, and red stigmas. These fragrant flowers
reach 32’’ and bloom early over the dense, rich green foliage. Sooo
Lovely!
2 GAL $29.95
32289
Paeonia lactiflora ‘ 'Dr. Alexander Fleming’
— Beautiful heavy double blooms in a medium pink grace this fantastic
mounding perennial. Perfect for flower arrangements as it is fragrant
too!
2 GAL $24.95
30791
Paeonia lactiflora ‘' Duchesse de Nemours’
— Creamy white with yellow centers.
2 GAL $24.95
32326
Paeonia lactiflora ‘First Out’
— Early blooming, as you might guess from the name, this peony is a great
way to start the season in your yard. The flowers are deep red and
bloom heavily, great mixed with light flowered evergreen
azaleas for a Asian touch in the garden.
2 GAL $29.95
32099
Paeonia lactiflora
‘Gay Paree’
— This variety will have you singing "I love Paris in the springtime..." And
does it sizzle, hot fuchsia petals form a lovely backdrop to a
rounded mass of creamy pink petaloides. Will mound shorter than
3’.
2 GAL $29.95
32328
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Harry L Richardson’
— Extend your peony season with this late flowering cultivar. The carmine
flowers glow on this plant. Its very showy when paired with bright
yellow and white cultivars. The perfect spot of color for anyone’s
garden in late spring.
2 GAL $29.95
32420
Paeonia lactiflora
‘Henry Sass’
— A magnificent large fully double pure white variety with strong stems and
deep green foliage. To us this is a truly classic peony!
2 GAL $24.95
30316
Paeonia lactiflora
‘Monsieur Jules Elie’
— A double, dusky rose-pink, always a favorite.
2 GAL $29.95
31729
Paeonia lactiflora
’Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt’
— Nice soft pink full double flowered plant with good stems.
2 GAL $29.95
31846
Paeonia lactiflora
‘President Roosevelt’
— Brilliant double red, very large rose form. Great cut flower. 2 GAL
$29.95
31590
Paeonia lactiflora ‘ Sarah Bernhardt’
— Late in the season, this robust perennial bears very large, double,
fragrant, rose-pink flowers.
2 GAL $24.95
32009
Paeonia lactiflora
‘Shirley Temple’
—
Pretty, pretty white and frilly with an occasional fleck of red. This
lovely, fully double peony delights from April through May with 5-7"
flowers and beautiful foliage the rest of the growing season. Reaches
24-36".
2 GAL $29.95
Paeonia officinalis
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(-40oF, USDA Zones 3-9)
32085
Paeonia officinalis
‘ Rachel’
— These big, double, bright crimson blossoms will knock your socks off!
Blooms midseason on 30-36’’ stalks.
2 GAL $19.95
32278
Paeonia tenuifolia
—
(-25oF, USDA Zones 4-9) Fern leaf peony grows to 2’ and due to
the shaggy look of it’s foliage has been described as a "muppet", by
Allan Rogers. It blooms in March/April with deep red petals and yellow
stamens and anthers.
1 GAL $19.95
PHORMIUM -
NEW ZEALAND FLAX
—
(0oF, USDA Zones 7-10) Semievergreen in warmer regions, this dwarf
plant tends to die back completely in cooler areas. Give it well drained, moist,
fertile soil. This hardy flax resists drought, salt, and even pollution. We have
previously listed Phormiums as Zone 9-10, as per our references. Our
experiences and our growers both point to this being hardier plant so we have
changed our published hardiness.
32494
Phormium
‘Pink
Panther’ — This big boy grows 3-4’ tall and 4-5’ wide with an
arching habit. Added to this is its spectacular color of bright pink
center stripe and green bronze edges (the reverse of ‘Pink Stripe’.)
1 GAL $24.95
31641
Phormium ‘Pink Stripe’
— Pretty in pink! This broad leaved plant has pretty pink edges on it’s
bronze-green leaves. It has a bushy habit and will grow about 3-4’ tall.
Very nice!
3 GAL $24.95, 5 GAL $49.95
31736
Phormium
‘Sundowner’
— A large clump-forming, upright grower to 6’ with bronze-green leaves
accented by rose-pink margins that fade to cream. Tubular, yellow-green
flowers on upright panicles in summer.
3 GAL $29.95
Phormium tenax
—
A clump-former with rigid upright
leaves that are long (10’), dark-green above, but blue-green on the underside.
Reddish-purple panicles of red tubular flowers bloom in the summer. Can grow to
12’ tall and 6’ wide.
32413
Phormium tenax ‘Bronze’
— Large to 6’ plant with upright straplike leaves of a striking bronze
purple topped in season with orange-red flowers.
3 GAL $29.95
31734
Phormium tenax
‘Dusky Chief’
— Very dark purple-bronze, stiff, narrow leaves. On the upper surface is a
cream midrib and dark margins, and on the lower surface is a dark midrib
as well as margins. Can reach 6’ or more when mature.
5 GAL $39.95
31354
Phormium tenax ‘Jack Spratt’
— Jack Spratt, who could eat no fat, would love these slim, stiffly upright
bronze blades. Grows to about 2’. Occasionally, and we mean
occasionally, purple stems carrying red flowers appear. This one is
considered hardier than some of the others.
2 GAL $24.95
30710
Phormium tenax
‘Tom Thumb’
— Great for flower arrangements, it is more dwarf than most and can be grown
in a container or rockery. Move indoors during cold weather. The leaves
grow to 15" long and are bright green edged in bronze.
3 GAL $24.95
31033
Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’
— Broad, arching yellow-green leaves up to 3’ long on a clump
forming perennial. Dull red tubular flowers held in dense reddish purple
panicles up to 12’ long appear in summer. Will be 12’ tall by 6’ in
width.
5 GAL $29.95
PHYGELIUS
—
Give Phygelius sun, well-drained, light soil, and keep it
moist. This plant is evergreen in warm climates. In colder regions, you may want
to grow against a south facing wall, cut back and mulch in early winter.
Phygelius will spread, but pruning will keep the plant compact and in check.
Phygelius x rectus
—
(-10oF, USDA
Zones 6-9) Hybrids of P. aequalis and P. capensis, this group has
fuller, showier flowers that also begin to appear in summer. The downward
hanging flowers have narrow, tubular lobes recurved at the tips, grouped in
panicles which rise above the foliage.
32583
Phygelius x rectus ‘Cherry Ripe’
— Rich, bright red flowers with a yellow throat and soft green lance-shaped
leaves.
1 GAL $12.95
32584
Phygelius x
rectus
‘ Tredwidden Pink’
— A lovely rich pink blooming plant that will grow to 3’ x 3’. Very nice.
1 GAL $12.95
PHYSOSTEGIA
30276
Physostegia
Mixed Colors
—
(-40oF, USDA Zones 3-9) This plant thrives in moist, slightly
acidic soil. It likes sun or partial shade and tends to spread rapidly.
Is long blooming and easy to grow.
1 GAL $9.95
PLATYCODON -
BALLOON FLOWER
— (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-9) Balloon flowers are an easy and tolerant
plant, will grow in most any condition. Likes sun or partial shade and good
drainage. Not adaptable to Florida or the Gulf Coast area. Are sometimes slow to
begin growth in the spring and bloom in the summer.
Platycodon grandiflorus
31372
Platycodon grandiflorus ‘ Double Blue’
— Large 2" balloon buds open to two or three rows of star like petals.
Requires staking. Floriferous.
1 GAL $8.95
32541
Platycodon grandiflorus
‘ Fairy Snow’
— This compact Platycodon produces white bell-shaped blossoms with
delicately contrasting blue veins in mid through late summer. This
color is most prominent when planted in cooler areas.
1 GAL $8.95
30184
Platycodon
grandiflorus
‘Fuji Pink’
— Buds resembling miniature balloons open to bell-shaped flowers. The
blossoms are pink and 2-3" across, blooming all summer from 24" tall
clumps. Foliage is oval and toothed.
1 GAL $8.95
POLYGONATUM -
SOLOMON’S SEAL
— Solomon’s seal grow best in moist, woodland type soils that are humus
rich and fertile. They will tolerate sun but prefer partial shade.
31385
Polygonatum biflorum
—
(-40oF, USDA Zones 3-9) This is a lovely woodland plant of the
lily family. Beginning in late spring, enchanting, tiny soft green-white
bells hang down along the undersides of tall, arching 3-5’ stems. Leaves
are lovely emerald green. Enjoys lots of shade but can take considerable
sun when the moisture is adequate.
1 GAL $15.95
32227
Polygonatum hirtum
—
(-20oF, USDA Zones 5-8) Creamy flowers with a kiwi tip hang
from the 2-4’ stems in June, followed by black fruit for continued
interest. A charming woodland perennial for that open shady area you
need to fill.
1 GAL $15.95
31220
Polygonatum odoratum
‘Variegatum’
— (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-9) Fragrant Solomon’s Seal is a creeper.
It has arching stems with alternate leaves up to 6" long with creamy
white margins, usually in 2 rows. Late spring brings pendant, fragrant,
white flowers along the stems. Grows to 3’ tall and 1’ wide.
1 GAL $18.95
PRIMULA -
PRIMROSE
— (-40oF, USDA Zones 2-8) Primroses do best with semi-shaded
sites in moist soils. Amend with a lot of humus, and mulch in the summer. They
really resent hot, dry locations. Don’t allow them to dry out.
32589
Primula belarina
‘Buttercup’
— Stunning yellow double flowers, sweetly fragrant. Blooms from early spring
to summer. Great for borders and containers. Ht. 6"-12".
Zone 5. 1 GAL $15.95
ROMNEYA
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Give Romneya full sun, and well-drained, fertile soils with
shelter from cold dry winds. These plants are drought tolerant once established,
but resent transplanting and are sometimes difficult to get started. Due to the
specifics of this plant, we reserve the right to not offer replacements if the
plant does not survive.
31240
Romneya coulteri
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(-20oF, USDA Zones 5-10) Spectacular perennial growing to 8’ or
more. The stems and deeply cut leaves are gray green. White flowers,
blooming late spring to summer, are up to 9" wide with petals of crepe
paper texture. These petals surround a mass of golden stamens. Very
fragrant.
1 GAL $29.95
RUDBECKIA -
CONEFLOWER
— (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-10) Rudbeckia are among the
easier plants to grow. Give them moderately fertile, well-drained soil, with sun
or partial shade, and watch them bloom.
Rudbeckia hirta
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Blooming from late summer
to early fall, 3" rays are pale to golden yellow and have brownish purple disks.
Will be 1-3’ tall and 1-1½’ wide.
30259
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Indian Summer’ — The warmth of late summer is captured in the
single and double, brilliant golden yellow rays. This plant grows to
3-4’, and they make excellent cut flowers.
2 GAL $19.95
32585
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Rustic Dwarf’
— Good sized yellow flowers with reddish-brown colouring on the inner half of each petal. Grow them in full sun, are
somewhat drought tolerant, blooms mid summer. Upright growth habit,
24". Spread of about 10". 1 GAL $12.95
30272
Rudbeckia nitida ‘Herbstsonne’
— Syn. R. ‘Autumn Sun’. Lemon-yellow rays with a green
disk make this a bright addition to your late summer and autumn garden.
It can reach over 5’.
1 GAL $12.95, 2 GAL $24.95
SAGINA
Sagina subulata -
Irish Moss
— (-30oF,
USDA Zones 4-8) Mat forming perennial with slender rooting stems and
light green leaves that are pointed. Five-petaled tiny white flowers
adorn this beauty of a ground cover. Great in rock gardens and for
bonsai. Planted among your stepping stones or as a lawn substitute, this
dense ground cover is tough and beautiful at the same time.
30301
Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’ - Scotch Moss
— Stems and leaves are yellow-green. SOLD OUT
SAXIFRAGA
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Give saxifrage moist, well-drained,
humus-rich soil. They don’t tolerate sun well, so plant in at least partial
shade.
31873
Saxifraga x urbium
—
(-10oF, USDA Zones 6-7) Vigorous and spreading with large
rosettes of spoon shaped, toothed, green leaves to 1" across. Upright,
branching stems bear loose, long panicles of tiny, star shaped,
pink-flushed white flowers. Great used as a ground cover, even in poor
soil.
1 GAL $11.95
SEDUM -
STONECROP
— (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-8)
Stonecrops are a wide group of succulents that are found naturally in a variety
of habitats. They grow very easily in lean, fast draining soil. Water these
plants sparingly, as they are found in more arid regions. They will tolerate
some shade, but prefer sunny locations.
31089
Sedum ‘ Frosty Morn’
— (-40oF, USDA Zones 3-10) Large gray-green leaves are
edged with white. In summer white flowers appear on upright stems. Will
be 1-2’ tall.
1 GAL $9.95
Sedum spectabile
— This is considered the showy one in
the stonecrop family, especially when flowering in summer. The terminal flowers
are displayed on 3-4" inflorescences that appear ‘fuzzy’ as the stamens are
longer than the petals.
31018
Sedum spectabile ‘ Brilliant’
— Broad flowers are deep carmine-pink. Plant has
clump-forming habit with light gray-green foliage.
1 GAL $12.95
SIDALCEA -
PRAIRIE MALLOW
— Prairie mallow tolerate a
wide variety of conditions, but grow best in moderately fertile,
humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Give them full sun and a dry
winter mulch. If you cut back after flowering, you will encourage more
blooms and prevent seed formation.
Sidalcea malviflora —
(-20oF, USDA Zones 5-8)
31319
Sidalcea malviflora
‘Elsie Heugh’
—
Long-lasting, purple-pink fringed flowers bloom in loose racemes above
basal foliage. Rounded leaves have long petioles. Will reach to 2½’ or
taller. Fairly maintenance free, ‘Elsie Heugh’ is best in group
plantings.
1 GAL $12.95
STOKESIA
32543
Stokesia laevis
‘Elf’
—This dwarf
selection is very short and compact for a Stokesia. It is the smallest
variety we offer, measuring in at just 8 inches tall.
1 GAL $9.95
32544
Stokesia laevis
‘Honeysong Purple’
— ‘Honeysong Purple’ sports true royal purple
flowers with a hint of red towards the center that darkens as it ages.
The contrasting white stamens and purple-tinged stems add to its
appeal. The individual flowers measure 4 inches across and have etals
with deeply serrated edges. They are wonderful in fresh bouquets. The
deep green foliage is neatly mounding.
1 GAL $9.95
32545
Stokesia laevis
‘Purple Pixie’
— This petite selection from Terra Nova Nurseries
measures in at just under a foot tall. A profusion of large, violet
blue flowers are produced in midsummer atop a compact mound of deep
green foliage. Plants may rebloom sporadically in the fall.
1 GAL
$9.95
THYMUS -
THYME
— (-10oF, USDA Zones 6-9)
Thyme, a standard herb for the kitchen garden has considerable other landscape
value as well: between stepping stones, as ground covers, as cascaders over
banks or in containers. They’re easy to grow and care for. They prefer any
light, free draining soil that is moderately fertile, in sunny areas. Shear
taller varieties to keep full plants; mulch in winter in colder climates, and
prune out winter damage.
31144
Thymus
‘Argenteus’— Syn. Thymus x citriodorus
‘Argenteus’ Silver edged leaves with pale lilac flowers in
summer. Grows to 4 or 5’’ with a continuing slow spread and citrus aroma
when crushed.
Cont $3.95
32030
Thymus Coccineus Group -
Creeping Red Thyme
— (-20oF, USDA Zones 5-8) A
classic creeping evergreen thyme, as perfect as ever for between
stepping stones or cascading down banks. Deep pink flowers in summer and
growth to 3".
Cont $3.95
30238
Thymus
pseudolanuginosus -
Woolly Thyme
— Syn. T. lanuginosus.
Ground cover forming a flat to undulating mat. Stems are soft gray with
small woolly leaves. Inconspicuous, small slightly pink flowers. Great
for filler between stepping stones where the pungent fragrance is
emitted when crushed underfoot. SOLD OUT
Thymus serpyllum -
Creeping Thyme
— Syn. T. praecox
ssp. articus. (-30oF, USDA Zones 4-9) This aromatic,
sun-loving herb is wonderful as a mat-like ground cover or a low edging and can
even be used as a seasoning. During summer, whorls of tiny, asymmetrical flowers
accent the slightly woolly, evergreen foliage.
30296
Thymus serpyllum
‘Minus Elfin’
— Having a very tight habit and tiny pink flowers make
this a useful selection for bonsai or small area.
Cont $3.95
TRADESCANTIA -
Spiderwort
— (-20oF, USDA Zones
5-9) This is one plant that you are okay to ‘neglect’. It needs to be ‘starved’
to prevent excessive growth. This means planting in poorer soil, giving it
minimal water and fertilization. However, if you live in hot, dry areas, give it
more water and some light shade. If you significantly cut it back, you will not
only get new growth, but it will also re-flower as weather gets cooler.
Tradescantia x andersoniana —
Grass like
foliage forms dense clumps up to 2’ with similar spread. Pretty, 1", 3
petal flowers appear from late spring on through the fall.
31530
Tradescantia x andersoniana
‘Blue and Gold’
— Rich blue lowers and yellow-green leaves!
1 GAL $11.95
TRICYRTIS -
TOAD LILY
— Give Tricyrtis at least
light shade and slightly acid, humusy deep soils. The roots should never be
allowed to dry out. This means mulching well and giving regular watering during
hot weather. Will need mulch in cooler climates that don’t get snow cover. T.
latifolia will tolerate drier conditions.
30782
Tricyrtis formosana
—
(-30oF, USDA Zones 4-9) Syn.
T. stolonifera. Orchid-like in appearance, these small flowers are
white with purple spotting. Bloom occurs in late summer and fall, adding
color to our fading beds. Leaves are shiny deep green with darker spots.
Probably the most easily grown of the species. Very interesting. Grows
30" tall.
2 GAL $15.95
TRILLIUM
—
(-20oF, USDA Zones 5-8)
A
delightful but rare find in the wild (some are endangered), these flowers grow
in loose leafy soil in woodland regions of North America. Each plant has flowers
consisting of 3 petals of different coloring and sizing, and 3-petalled leaves.
They are easy to grow, but do not like being moved much, so select a spot they
can stay in for awhile. This is a great plant for a woodland setting. Give
moist, humus-rich soils in a cool partially shaded location. Mulch in the fall
with leaf mold. Some selections may be slower to flower.
32572 Trillium kuryabayashii
—
Large green variegated leaves to 6" long and 5" wide and errect deep
red petals make this an outstanding plant.
2 GAL $22.95
31155
Trillium ovatum
—
Red and green stems are topped with stalkless, diamond shaped dark green
leaves. In spring, pure white flowers with a musk fragrance nod on erect
stalks. The spreading oval petals gradually fade to pink or red.
2 GAL
$22.95
VANCOUVERIA
30545
Vancouveria hexandra
—
(-20oF,
USDA Zones 5-8) This Pacific Northwest woodland native is perfect for a
shady area ground cover. Growing to 12" high and spreading more, it
displays delicate, finely cut foliage reminiscent of the Maidenhair
Fern. Loose panicles of small white flowers are produced in late spring.
Consider it a wonderful edging for Hostas! Give it moist, well enriched,
acid soil. Mulch with leaf mold or humus. 1 GAL $9.95
VERONICA
—
(-40oF, USDA Zones 3-7) The
veronicas are found in a wide variety of habitats, from dry to wet. So give them
a light moderately fertile, moist soil, and they will be happy. Grows in sun or
part shade.
32054
Veronica prostrata
‘Aztec Gold’ PPAF
— Congested mats of
brilliant gold foliage brighten up even the darkest of borders. Add
little violet-blue flowers to the picture in spring and you have an
award winner indeed. Shaded foliage will be bright lime green. Choice!
1
GAL $9.95
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