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Anemone Japanese Pink Saucer |
$4.00 |
Qt. size. 3 for $10. Anemone Hupensis, also called windflowers. Early autumn flowering--blooms when most other flowers are finished. The huge, single, clear pink flowers are produced on willowy stems above a good clump of deeply divided green leaves. Will grow in sun or shade. Great to put with old fashioned bleeding hearts, since they die back just when these plants are starting to shoot up. Great for shady areas. 3 feet tall. Zones 4-8. Click on the thumbnail photo to see what they look like planted en masse. |
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Apple Tree-Honeycrisp |
$16.00 |
Dwarf size--6-8 feet tall. Okay, this is not a traditional perennial, but I wanted this apple tree and I had to order a lot of them to get them. It is the best tasting apple I've ever eaten, and they are just so expensive in the store, so why not grow your own? If you haven't tried them, they are sweet with a hint of tart and unbelievably crisp and just plain wonderful. It is a mid season apple, ripening from mid September to mid October. It is a cross of Macoun and Honeygold produced by the University of Minnesota. Zones 4-8. Excellent for fresh eating and salads, good for baking. Excellent keeper--can last three months. These trees come bare root with a ball on the bottom, so come the first few weeks of the sales if you want one. |
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Astilbe Montgomery |
$4.00 |
Qt. size. 3 for $10. Montgomery is one of the strongest growing reds. It has magenta red plumes that grow 24" tall. The foliage emerges a bronze-red and turns dark green. They thrive in part sun to full shade. Blooms in mid to late summer. Zones 4-9. |
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Astilbe Rheinland |
$4.00 |
Qt. size. 3 for $10. Rheinland has beautiful, full diamond shaped plumes of rose pink and are one of the best of the early pink astilbes. Blooms early summer on 24" stems. Zones 4-9. Full sun to full shade--this is a versatile plant! I love astilbes in the hosta garden because of the vertical habit. They are even more spectacular in full sun, as their color intensifies. |
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Astilbe Weisse Gloria |
$4.00 |
Qt. size. 3 for $10. Fluffy white plumes are pyramidal in shape and very full. Makes a spectacular specimen in your hosta garden, and looks great in a sunny border too. 25-29" tall, zones 4-9. Full sun to full shade. Blooms in early summer. Deer and rabbit resistant. Weisse means white. |
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Astilbe Younique Lilac |
$4.00 |
Qt. size. 3 for $10. 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, lavender pink plumes. 16-20" tall. Zones 4-9. Full sun to full shade. Early to midsummer bloom. Deer and rabbit resistant. Great focal point for a fairy garden. |
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Astilbe Younique Silvery Pink |
$4.00 |
Qt. size. 3 for $10. 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, pale pink plumes. 16-20" tall. Zones 4-9. Full sun to full shade. Early to midsummer bloom. Deer and rabbit resistant. Great focal point for a fairy garden. |
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Baby's Breath (Gypsophilia) Double White |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size, 3 for $10. Baby's Breath provides an explosion of double white flowers in summer. Adds an interesting accent to sunny perennial beds. Its broad habit makes this plant the perfect cover up for dying bulb foliage or for perennials like poppies or bleeding hearts that go dormant in summer. Baby's Breath also makes an excellent dried flower. 36" tall, zones 4-8. |
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Balloon Flower Double Blue |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Large 3 inch double blue balloon-shaped buds open to upward facing stars on 24" tall plants. A long lived perennial, this variety blooms for months each summer, becoming more prolilic as the seasons go by. Bushy plants are multi-stemmed, providing loads of puffy buds and blooms in light shade and full sun in well drained soil. Hardy in zones 4-9. |
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Baptisia Purple Smoke |
$4.00 |
Qt. size. 3 for $10. This shrubby hybrid combines the smoky violet, lupine-like flowers of our native blue false indigo (Baptisia australis) with the gray-green, clover-like foliage and charcoal stems of our native white wild indigo (Baptisia alba). The flowers bloom in mid-spring and develop into attractive, two inch beanlike seed pods. A great specimen or mixed-border plant, 'Purple Smoke' does best in average, well-drained soil and full sun, but will tolerate part sun. Zones 4-9. 3-4 feet tall. |
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Bellflower Clustered |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Luscious clusters of rich purple blooms. Upward facing clusters of violet bells bloom on 1-2' stalks. Blooms heavily in late spring through early summer. A lovely perennial for cottage garden borders--attracts butterflies too. Cut back after flowering to encourage compact growth and a second flush of flowers later in the season. Zones 3-8. Full sun/part sun. |
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Bellflower Peachleaf Blue |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. A stunning display of sky-blue single bell-shaped flowers are displayed up and down 30" stems. Great cottage garden perennial. Blooms in June and July. Cut back after flowering to encourage compact growth and a second flush of flowers later in the season. Zones 3-8. Full sun/part sun. |
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Bittersweet |
$8.00 |
6" pot. American Bittersweet is a native climbing shrub (no, really, it’s a climbing shrub!) that is an enthusiastic and prolific grower and tolerant of most growing conditions. It is best grown on fence lines or trellises, and full sun or part shade is preferable until the plant is well established. Any soil type is fine, except that Bittersweet does not like soggy soil. Care should be taken not to allow the plant to grow up a tree, as it can do considerable damage to the tree. This classic plant produces distinctive orange and yellowish berries and is commonly cut and used dried as fall decoration. Plant two to ensure cross pollination, which is required to produce the berries. Flowers are very small and inconspicuous. Hard to find, and only a very limited supply available. American variety. |
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Black Eyed Susan Cherry Brandy |
$4.00 |
Qt. size. 3 for $10. New color for rudbeckias. It is a rich cherry red that will stand out in your garden. Flowers are up to 4" across on 24" stems. This variety is also a robust grower. Blooms summer to early fall. Full sun is best. Deer resistant. Zones 3-9. |
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Black Eyed Susan Goldsturm |
$1.75 |
3" pot. 'Goldsturm' rudbeckia is a long-blooming, low maintenance, long-lived perennial for full sun to partial shade. Bright golden-yellow petals surround dark brown centers. Plants grow 18-24" tall. 1999 Perennial Plant of the Year. Very easy to grow and very hardy. Deer resistant. Blooms summer to early fall. Zones 3-9. |
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Black Eyed Susan Maya |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Maya is a groundbreaking new variety, the first double-blooming Rudbeckia ever. Flowers are golden yellow and 4-5" in diameter. This Rudbeckia has a great garden performance, and it has collected many awards. Dwarf and compact growth habit--only 18 to 20" tall. Great for borders, mixed perennial beds, containers gardens and cut flowers. Full sun is best. Zone 3-8. |
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Bleeding Heart Luxuriant |
$4.00 |
Qt. size. 3 for $10. Fern leaf bleeding hearts have dark pink to red heart shaped flowers atop delicate, lacy foliage in late spring to early summer and sporadically though the fall. Foliage does not die back like other bleeding hearts. Partial shade is best, but will tolerate sun if kept moist. 12" tall, will slowly spread, but is not invasive. Zones 4-8. |
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Bleeding Heart Pink |
$5.50 |
Gallon. One of the oldest, but still irreplaceable perennials in cultivation. Old-fashioned bleeding hearts form large, bushy clumps of powdery-green foliage comprised of cut or lobed leaves on fleshy stems. In late spring, chains of puffy heart-shaped flowers with rose-pink petals and white tips dangle beneath the arching, leafless stems. Dicentra is most at home in woodland settings, but will do well in full sun too. Goes dormant later in season. 30-36 inches tall. 36 inch spread. Zones 3 to 9. These are big starts with 3 to 5 eyes. |
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Bleeding Heart White |
$5.50 |
Gallon. White form of bleeding heart. One of the oldest, but still irreplaceable perennials in cultivation. Old-fashioned bleeding hearts form large, bushy clumps of powdery-green foliage comprised of cut or lobed leaves on fleshy stems. In late spring, chains of puffy heart-shaped white flowers dangle beneath the arching, leafless stems. Dicentra is most at home in woodland settings, but will do well in full sun too. Goes dormant later in season. 30-36 inches tall. 36 inch spread. Zones 3 to 9. These are big starts with 3 to 5 eyes. |
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Brunnera Jack Frost |
$8.00 |
Qt. size. Brunnera is a wonderful addition to the hosta bed. It has a nice mounding habit and produces tons of small sky blue flowers similar to forget-me-nots in early spring for over a month. Jack Frost is one of the showiest varieties. Though the leaves are dark green, they have a heavily frosted overlay which allows only the green veining to show through. It is truly a spectacular plant, and pretty much everyone who sees mine for the first time asks what it is. Part shade to full shade. 12-15" tall. Zones 3-8. |
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Brunnera Macrophylla |
$4.00 |
Qt. size. 3 for $10. Though many new varieties of Brunnera have become available in recent years, this regular species is still one of the best available. It is a vigorous grower, quickly spreading to form mounds of green, heart-shaped leaves. From mid to late spring, lovely baby blue, forget-me-not type flowers are produced in panicles just above the foliage. A large woodland planting of Brunnera is breathtaking. I have had one plant that has spread over the years, and I have given many starts to my friends. It is not invasive though. It does self seed to start new plants if not heavily mulched. It blooms for a full month for me. I have always loved this plant and would highly recommend it for your shade and hosta gardens. Shade to part shade, height 12-18". Zones 3-9. |
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Butterfly Bush Bicolor |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Butterfly bushes are an easy to grow, fragrant, and beautiful. You will have an abundance of butterflies, bees and hummingbirds in your yard. Bicolor is the first Butterfly Bush to feature multiple colors on each bloom. Pannicles grow up to 10" long and feature shades of raspberry and butterscotch florets The blooms come from early summer to first frost. 6-8' tall. The foliage is willow-like and grayish green. Great for a cottage garden look. Full sun only, zones 5-9. This plant blooms on new growth and should be pruned back to the ground in spring. |
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Butterfly Bush Black Knight |
$1.75 |
3" pot. Butterfly bushes are an easy to grow, fragrant, and beautiful. You will have an abundance of butterflies, bees and hummingbirds in your yard. 'Black Knight' has deep purple-blue, almost black, flowers in elongated clusters on arching branches to 10 feet tall if not cut back, and half that size if cut back. The blooms come from early summer to first frost. The foliage is willow-like and grayish green. Great for a cottage garden look. Full sun only, zones 5-9. This plant blooms on new growth and should be pruned back to the ground in spring. |
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Butterfly Weed Cinderella |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. This is one of the most beautiful milkweeds. It is not the common farm weed, but a really beautiful pink flowered form with much more refined foliage and habits. Like all milkweeds, this one attracts Monarchs and other butterflies like crazy. 24-36" tall. Zones 4-10. Long lasting, red to rosy-purple fragrant flowers. Blooms June through August. |
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Canterbury Bells Champion Pink |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Cantebury Bells are fun, old-fashioned garden favorites, with the familiar bell-shaped flowers that are held upright in long, loose clusters. 20-24" stems sport lovely candy pink cup-shaped blooms throughout the summer Great garden color. Full sun to part shade in well drained soil. Biennial, so it will grow two years only, but will often reseed if not too heavily mulched. Zones 3-8. |
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Clematis Anna-Louise |
$10.00 |
3 1/2" pot. (One year older than 2 1/2" pot.) Anna-Louise is outstanding in color. It produces 5-6" violet flowers with a contrasting red/purple bar and anthers. Growing approximately 8-10 feet, it blooms in late May-June and August-September. Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded. Zones 4-9. |
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Clematis Asao |
$10.00 |
3 1/2" pot. (One year older than 2 1/2" pot.) 5" wide, deep rosy-pink flowers have a white center bar on each petal. Very free flowering in spring with attractive seed heads later. An outstanding clematis from Japan. Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded. Zones 4-9. |
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Clematis Empress |
$8.00 |
2 1/2" pot. (One year older than 2 1/2" pot.) Large 4" double flower with pink outer petals that have a darker pink bar. The inner petals produce a spiky pom-pom effect. It is compact and free-flowering. Blooms May-June and again in August. Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded. Zones 4-9. |
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Clematis Ice Blue |
$8.00 |
2 1/2" pot. Huge 6-7" flowers are white with a tinge of blue around a yellow center. It flowers well and has a mature height of 5-6 feet. Blooms May-June and again in September. Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded. Zones 4-9. |
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Clematis Kilian Donahue |
$10.00 |
3 1/2" pot. (One year older than 2 1/2" pot.) The early flowers open ruby-red at the center of the flower, fading to brilliant fuchsia and then orchid color at the edge of each petal. The flowers fade to lavender with a pink bar. Its white anthers are burgundy tipped. It is an early bloomer and is a great repeat bloomer throughout the summer months. Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded. Blooms are up to 5" wide. Zones 4-9. |
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Clematis Multi-Blue |
$10.00 |
3 1/2" pot. (One year older than 2 1/2" pot.) Very double dark blue to purple 4-5" flowers. Blooms late spring to early summer and again late summer on to fall, but always double flowers. One of the best doubles. Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded. Zones 4-9. |
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Clematis Sugar Candy |
$8.00 |
2 1/2 " pot. A striking cultivar which is free flowering both in the spring and late summer. Huge 6-7" flowers with pinkish mauve pointed petals have a darker center bar. Contrasting yellow anthers have pinkish filaments. Blooms May-September. Sun to part shade. One of the few clematis that will tolerate some shade. Doesn't like a southern exposure. Zones 4-9. |
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Clematis Sweet Autumn |
$8.00 |
Qt. Size. Wonderful clematis that is the fastest growing of all of them. It can grow up to 20' in one year! It is unusually late blooming for a clematis, bearing clouds of fragrant, 1" star-shaped white flowers in late summer and continuing into fall. I have mine growing up my fence and onto my tall burning bush plant, and it is spectacular. More than one person has stopped and come up to my door to ask me what this vine is. This photo is my own clematis--note my split rail fence in the left corner. Full sun and well drained soil is best, shading the roots with a shorter plant when possible. Zones 4-10. |
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Clematis Vyvyan Pennell |
$8.00 |
2 1/2" pot. One of the most outstanding double varieties. The 6-8" double flowers are purple-mauve on the outside petals and rosy lavender to lilac on the inner petals. The fully double flowers are produced on the previous season's old wood. Blooms late June through early August. Best performance is when the tops are in full sunlight and the roots are shaded. Zones 4-9. |
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Columbine Clementine Blue |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. 'Clementine' is a spectacular new generation of columbine (Aquilegia). The spurless blue double flowers are facing upwards and have a unique appearance, showing strong resemblance to clematis blossoms, hence the series name 'Clementine'. 18" tall, zones 3-9. Blooms late spring to early summer. Full sun to part shade. |
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Columbine Clementine Purple |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. The Clementine series is a spectacular new generation of columbine (Aquilegia). The spurless rich purple double flowers face upwards and have a unique appearance, showing a strong resemblance to clematis blossoms, hence the series name 'Clementine'. 18" tall, zones 3-9. Blooms late spring to early summer. Full sun to part shade. |
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Columbine Clementine Red |
$1.75 |
3" pot. The Clementine series is a spectacular new generation of columbine (Aquilegia). The spurless rosy red double flowers face upwards and have a unique appearance, showing a strong resemblance to clematis blossoms, hence the series name 'Clementine'. 18" tall, zones 3-9. Blooms late spring to early summer. Full sun to part shade. |
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Columbine Clementine Salmon |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. The Clementine series is a spectacular new generation of columbine (Aquilegia). The spurless salmon double flowers face upwards and have a unique appearance, showing a strong resemblance to clematis blossoms, hence the series name 'Clementine'. 18" tall, zones 3-9. Blooms late spring to early summer. Full sun to part shade. |
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Columbine Dorothy Rose |
$1.75 |
3" pot. An outstanding and totally unique columbine. The light rose-pink flowers of 'Dorothy Rose' are hose-in-hose style, meaning that several flowers are set inside one another. This gives rise to their common name of "Granny's Bonnet". These distinctive spurless blossoms are complimented by the attractive light blue-green foliage. 24" tall. Zones 3-9. Sun or part shade. Blooms late spring. |
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Columbine McKana Hybrids |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. This variety features a striking mixture of large, showy flowers in a wide array of colors with long, widely flared spurs. Most are bicolored with a vry strong contrast in coloring. The finely textured foliage forms graceful, airy clumps. Perfect for the middle or back of borders. 24-30" tall, zones 3-9. |
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Columbine Origami Blue and White |
$4.00 |
Qt. size. 3 for $10. A lovely blue and white bicolor selection with classic columbine form. Large 3 inch flowers with long spurs are produced from late spring into early summer. Height 15-18", zones 3-9. Great for the front of the border. Full sun to part shade. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Perfect choice for the woodland garden. |
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Columbine Songbird Bluebird |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. A stunning series of Aquilegia hybrids originally created by the legendary Colorado Columbine king Charlie Weddle, their modest height plus generous displays of relatively large and mostly upward-facing flowers have quickly made the Songbirds a gardeners' favorite. This variety has light blue and white blooms. Zones 3-8, 24-30" tall. |
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Columbine Songbird Bunting |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. A stunning series of Aquilegia hybrids originally created by the legendary Colorado Columbine king Charlie Weddle, their modest height plus generous displays of relatively large and mostly upward-facing flowers have quickly made the Songbirds a gardeners' favorite. This variety has bluish purple and white blooms. Zones 3-8, 24-30" tall. |
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Columbine Songbird Cardinal |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. A stunning series of Aquilegia hybrids originally created by the legendary Colorado Columbine king Charlie Weddle, their modest height plus generous displays of relatively large and mostly upward-facing flowers have quickly made the Songbirds a gardeners' favorite. This variety features lovely red and white flowers. Zones 3-8, 24-30" tall. |
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Columbine Songbird Dove |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. A stunning series of Aquilegia hybrids originally created by the legendary Colorado Columbine king Charlie Weddle, their modest height plus generous displays of relatively large and mostly upward-facing flowers have quickly made the Songbirds a gardeners' favorite. This variety has white blooms with a hint of pink on the outside base. Zones 3-8, 24-30" tall. |
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Columbine Songbird Goldfinch |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. This columbine has beautiful large, pale primrose yellow flowers that are lightly blushed with pink. Skyward facing blooms are one of the great things about the Songbird series. It reminds me of daffodils in shape and appearance. Zones 3-8, 24-30" tall. Spring bloom time. Atrracts butterflies and bees. |
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Columbine Songbird Robin |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. A stunning series of Aquilegia hybrids originally created by the legendary Colorado Columbine king Charlie Weddle, their modest height plus generous displays of relatively large and mostly upward-facing flowers have quickly made the Songbirds a gardeners' favorite. This variety has a pretty pink and white flower. Zones 3-8, 24-30" tall. |
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Columbine Tequila Sunrise |
$4.00 |
Qt. size. 3 for $10. This columbine has 2" flowers have a coral-orange color with gold centers. Plants grow 24-30 inches tall. They bloom for an extended period from mid spring into mid summer. Grow in moisture retentive soils that drain well and provide full sun to part shade. Zones 5-9. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. |
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Columbine Tower Light Blue |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Beautiful, pale blue fully double flowers rise over neat clumps of finely divided foliage. Most striking when several plants are grouped together. This one really looks good planted with hostas. 24-28", zones 4-8. Blooms in May and June. |
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Columbine William Guiness |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. This variety of columbine is something special. Extraordinary, purple-black flowers have contrasting white centers in late spring and early summer. The unusual flowers of this old fashioned variety of columbine are guaranteed to create an eye catching display. 24" tall, zones 4-8. |
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Columbine Winky Double Blue and White |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Charming upward facing columbine with fully double flowers. Long blooming season, compact growth habit and sturdy stems. Blooms in late spring-mid summer. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Zones 4-8. 14" tall, a nice compact plant to tuck into spots that need some spring color. |
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Columbine Winky Double Red and White |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Beautiful upward facing blooms open in abundance on 12-14 inch compact plants. Blooming for a long period in early spring, Winky produces double flowers in contrasting shades of red and white. Zones 3-8. |
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Coneflower Hot Papaya |
$9.00 |
Qt. size. Echinacea 'Hot Papaya' is the very first hybrid double bringing a spectacular fiery hot reddish orange shade to double flowered echinaceas, which were previously either pink or white. Blooms resemble pom poms and are slightly fragrant. The flowers do not fade, are unusually uniform in color and bloom from June to August on well branched stems. 34" tall. Full sun. Zones 4-9. |
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Coneflower Mac N Cheese |
$9.00 |
Qt. size. This compact, bushy Echinacea produces large, 4" orangish-yellow blooms with an orange cone. 26" tall. Blooms July and August. This is one is supposed to be a companion to Echinacea 'Tomato Soup'. Zones 4-9. Full sun is best. Very limited supply. |
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Coneflower Magnus |
$1.75 |
3" pot. 1998 Perennial Plant of the Year. Exceptional hardy plant with huge (up to 6" each) deep pink flowers. Flowers are held flat as they radiate out from the cone, instead of curving downward as is typical of most coneflowers. Flowers are in full color from July-Sept and attract butterflies and bees. Full sun. Grows to 3' tall. Zones 3-10. |
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Coneflower Pink Poodle |
$9.00 |
Qt. size. Huge 4" wide rich pink flowers make this the king of the garden. Unlike the first double coneflower that came out, 'Pink Poodle' is very vigorous. Flowers are a very full pom pom. 18-22" tall. Zones 3-8. Blooms in mid to late summer. Full sun to part sun. Very limited supply. |
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Coneflower Ruby Star |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. One of the best new strains from Jelitto Seed. 'Ruby Star' is similar to 'Magnus' in that they both hold their petals in a refined, horizontal arrangement, not drooping like the species. However, the petals of 'Ruby Star' are more substantial with a deeper magenta-red color. Praised for their large, daisy-like flowers which appear from midsummer through fall, after many other perennials have finished blooming, coneflowers are a mainstay in today's garden. They attract butterflies nonstop. 36" tall, zones 3-8. |
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Coneflower Tomato Soup |
$9.00 |
Qt. size. Gorgeous tomato red flowers are up to 5" across. Gaudy and wild coloring really perks up your perennial bed. This one is supposed to go well next to Echinacea Mac N Cheese. 27" tall. Zones 4-9. Blooms in mid to late summer. Full sun to part sun. Very limited supply. |
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Coreopsis American Dream |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Rosy pink daisy-like flower has a yellow center. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Dark green, thin fernlike foliage. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. 15" tall clumps. Blooms from June until fall. Zones 4-9. |
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Coreopsis Jethro Tull |
$2.50 |
4" pot. Exceptional new soft golden coreopsis hybrid has unusual fluted petals surrounding a slightly darker button type center. It has a wonderful compact habit and is extremely floriferous at maturity with over 100 blooms appearing at a time during peak bloom. 15-18" high. Full sun. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Zones 4-9. Blooms early to mid summer. |
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Daisy Clara Curtis |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Clara Curtis Daisy is long-blooming and heavily flowered. Produces pretty pink daisy-like blooms for long-lasting bouquets midsummer to fall. 15-18" tall. Very cold hardy with a full and bushy mounded habit. Pinch stems for compact bushy growth. I have always loved this daisy. It is very hard to find around here. I had one plant that lived for over 15 years before finally succumbing to weeds and increasing shade. It spread nicely, but wasn't invasive. There were so many pretty pink flowers on it, and I never even bothered to pinch it back. It also blooms at a time when other perennials are finished for the season--midsummer all the way to frost. Zones 3-9. Sun to part shade. Highly recommended--has made several best perennial lists. |
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Delphinium Guinevere |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. A classic cottage garden plant that has the wow factor. Delphinium Guinevere has beautiful tall spires of flowers.It blooms in midsummer with flowers of pale lavender with pale blue tinges and white centers. 4 to 5 feet tall, so needs some shelter from the wind and/or some support to prevent stem breakage. Loves a sheltered but sunny position on good garden soil. Blooms in June and July. Full sun to partial shade. Attracts butterflies. Zones 3-7. |
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Delphinium Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Pretty in pink--delicate shade of pastel pink the color of cherry blossoms. A shorter delphinium that grows to only 2 feet in height. Because of its short stature and healthy thick stems, Magic Fountains does not require staking. Plants prefer full sun and a deep rich soil that is well drained. Zones 3-8. Blooms in June and often again in September if cut back. |
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Delphinium Magic Fountains Dark Blue |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Dark blue coloring with a black bee (center). A shorter delphinium that grows to only 2 feet in height. Because of its short stature and healthy thick stems, Magic Fountains does not require staking. Plants prefer full sun and a deep rich soil that is well drained. Zones 3-8. Blooms in June and often again in September if cut back. |
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Delphinium Summer Nights |
$1.75 |
3" pot. This is a dwarf delphinium that grows only 12" in height. The coloring is a beautiful rich violet blue. Butterflies and hummingbirds love the masses of flowers in late spring through early summer. Excellent for the front of borders. Prefers full sun, but will take partial shade. Zones 4-7. |
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Dianthus Spangled Star |
$2.50 |
4" pot. An intricate pattern of red and pink looks embroidered on these unique flowers. Petals are scarlet red accented by pale pink serrated edges, throats, and blotches (2 per petal). These pretty flowers exude the scent of cloves. Though budding is most prolific in early summer, plants often rebloom in fall if deadheaded after earlier bloom flush. Only 7" high, zones 4-9. Full sun or part shade. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and small children. |
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Evening Primrose Twilight |
$4.00 |
Qt. size. 3 for $10. New variety of Oenothera with big pale pink blooms that bloom for a long period in midsummer. Foliage is a variegated chocolaty-purple and green. 12" tall, zones 5-9. Sun to part sun is best; needs well drained soil. |
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Fern Cinnamon |
$5.00 |
Qt. Size. Cinnamon fern is a regal, upright vase-shaped fern that appears similar to ostrich ferns but with two distinct differences. When new fronds appear, they have a cinnamon color that resembles big cinnamon sticks. They also are slower to spread than the rampant ostrich fern. Grows in clumps to 2'-3' tall, but with constant moisture can reach 5' in height. Shade to part shade. Perfect for woodland settings. Likes moisture and bog conditions. Zones 3-9. |
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Fern Crested King Fern |
$5.00 |
Qt. size. A three foot high clump of dark shiny green with two tufted lines shooting from the crown to converge at the tip of each frond. Large crests are at the end of each pinna (leaflet) with a decorative show of coppery scales. Spectacular in a mass planting. Zones 4-8. Shade to part shade. Deer resistant. |
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Fern Crested Shield 'Crispa Cristata' |
$5.00 |
Qt. Size. I swear this fern looks like parsley. Also known as Crested Male Fern, this very frilly, bright evergreen plant has a very unique, fluffy appearance, and is quite different from other ferns. Grows 12-24" tall and wide.
Grow in partial shade in moist, well-drained, rich soil. Good for naturalizing. Zones 3-9. Height 12-24". |
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Fern Five Finger Northern Maidenhair |
$5.00 |
Qt. size. This is the most graceful and lacy fern. Soft, dainty fronds look delicate, but are very hardy in moist, well-draining soil. Fronds appear on stems with five 'fingers' coming from a central point. This is my very favorite of all the native ferns--so unique and beautiful. Grows in full shade to part sun. Zones 2-8. Height 12-30" |
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Fern Ghost |
$5.00 |
Qt. Size. This is clump-forming rigidly upright fern with ghostly silver-gray foliage. It can be planted anywhere in shade, even in rather dry conditions. Though it will grow well in fairly deep shade, it has its best color with a touch of dappled sun. 24-36" tall. Zones 3-9. Partial shade best. |
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Fern Japanese Painted |
$6.00 |
Qt. size. One of the most colorful ferns for the garden, the Japanese Painted fern has silvery-grey fronds which are dusty purple towards the center. They are set off by the purplish-red veins and stems. 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year. The fern has a low and mounding habit, slowly spreading by rhizomes to form dense colonies. Light to partial shade is best. 12-18" tall. Zones 3-8. Beautiful in a hosta garden. |
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Fern Lady |
$5.00 |
Qt. Size. Lady ferns are one of the most beautiful of all the ferns and add a graceful vertical touch to hosta beds. They grow 2 to 3 feet tall, like shade to part shade and moisture. Zones 2-9. Despite their delicate look, these ferns are very hardy once established. A classic woodland fern that should be in every shade garden. |
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Fern Purple Royal Fern |
$5.00 |
Qt. size. Similar to Royal Fern except emerging fronds and stems are reddish-purple. Fronds gradually mature to a bright green by summer while the stems remain purple. It is one of the largest of the temperate ferns, growing as tall as 6 feet, with an upright, vase shape. Zones 4 to 9. 4-6' tall. |
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Fern Sensitive |
$5.00 |
Qt. size. The Sensitive Fern can easily be distinguished from other ferns by its coarse, rough fronds (leaf or leaf like parts of the fern). The medium to large sized, oblong leaves are located opposite of each other in a feather like structure. Some of the fronds contain teeth, while others are more rounded. Likes a moist location in shade or part shade. Lovely and unusual fern. 12-18" high. Zones 3-8. |
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Fern Tassel |
$5.00 |
Qt. size. Very glossy dark green fronds are finely cut for a more lacy effect. Upright growth habit. 24" tall. Zones 5-9. Full shade to part shade. |
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Fern Tatting |
$5.00 |
Qt. Size. If you want an unusual fern that isn't seen often, consider this variety. It is a dwarf cultivar that gets its name from its delicate, lacy appearance. The fronds have distinctive rounded beads on them. It is typically only about one foot high, and eighteen inches wide. The tatting fern first appeared in Victorian times when both ferns tassel and tatting were all the rage. Zones 3 to 8. Good fairy garden plant. |
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Fern-Ostrich |
$6.00 |
Gallon. Ostrich ferns are one of the largest and most popular ferns in cultivation today. The dark green, pinnate fronds are shaped like ostrich plumes, being much wider at the top and tapering down to a bare stem. Ostrich ferns need plenty of space to grow since they are rapid spreaders. Ostrich ferns prefer to be grown in moist, humus-rich soil with a neutral pH. Shade to part shade is best. 3 to 6 feet tall, zones 3-7. |
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Forget Me Nots (Myosotis) Blue Sylva |
$4.00 |
Qt. size. 3 for $10. Old fashioned favorite producing masses of charming true blue flowers with a distintive yellow eye in spring and early summer. Biennial, but will usually self-seed if not mulched too heavily. Can be grown in sun or shade in moist, well-drained soil. Easy to grow and tolerant of less than ideal conditions. 6-8" tall. Zones 3-7. |
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Foxglove Apricot |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Dramatic, towering, dense spikes of trumpet flowers with distinctly speckled throats. 4' tall, with giant, luscious pinkish apricot flowers that are 2 1/4" long. Sun to part shade, but does work with hostas if there is a little sun. Hardy in zones 4-8. Biennial, which means it only lives two years, but if you mulch lightly, it will often reseed itself. Foxgloves are one the showiest flowers ever in hosta beds, so consider this one even if you do have to replant them occasionally. |
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Foxglove Candy Mountain |
$4.00 |
Qt. size. 3 for $10. This is a new kind of foxglove that is very unique--it has upward facing flowers, rose pink blooms and speckled throats on very sturdy upright stems. Most foxgloves have a drooping appearance, so this one allows you to actually see the speckles inside the flowers. This is a biennial, but will self seed well if not heavily mulched. Part shade to full sun is best. 3 to 4 feet tall, zones 4-9. |
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Gaillardia Fanfare |
$5.00 |
Qt. size. The Fanfare Gaillardia has unique scarlet blooms that face upwards and are fluted with yellow trumpet edging. Blooms measure up to 4" across. Long bloom time--it starts in June and goes right through fall. 14" tall. Zones 3-10. Full sun. |
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Geranium Splish Splash |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. A geranium unlike any you have ever seen. Splish Splash geranium has pure white blooms splashed with lavender blue streaks. This low maintenance perennial is extremely hardy and will bloom most of the summer. 18-30" tall. Prefers full sun to partial shade. Far different from windowbox geraniums, which are in a totally different botanical group, the hardy geraniums are tough perennials that bring to gardens what every gardener wants: compact plants with beautiful flowers and a long season of bloom. Used extensively in Europe, and deserves to be used more in gardens here. Zones 4-9. |
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Goat's Beard Dwarf |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. A miniature Goat's Beard with the same traits as its taller parent. This selection grows only 8 to 12 in. tall with fine, glossy, fern-like foliage. From early to midsummer, plants are covered with 3-4" long, feathery spikes of creamy white flowers which resemble astilbe plumes. This plant is great for tucking into small areas of a shade, rock, or fairy garden. It is very hardy and has an attractive form and tidy habits. In fall, the foliage becomes brilliant shades of yellow and orange. Full sun to full shade, but needs some sun to bring out the fall colors. Zones 4-8. |
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Grass Blue Fescue Elijah Blue |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Try a perennial grass in your landscape. These compact tufts of 8" powder-blue leaves are well suited for edging your border or in a rock garden. Grow in full sun and poor to moderately fertile soil. Divide every three years or so to maintain vigor and color. 6-12" tall. This is a fun plant and provides a good contrast in your beds. If you are new to growing ornamental grasses, this is a good one to start with. Like all grasses, it is easy care and gorgeous. Zones 4-10. |
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Grass Japanese Forest |
$7.00 |
Qt. size. 2009 Perennial of the Year. Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'. I have had this grass growing for ten years now in my yard, and I just love it. It is my favorite of all the grasses and it does well in morning sun or part shade. It grows only about 10-12" tall, but doesn't even look that tall, since it has a graceful arching cascade to it. Blades are golden with green stripes. Grows slowly to become a clump one to two feet wide. Zones 5-9. It helps to mulch this one well in the winter or plant in a protected spot. Part shade to full shade is best, but it will grow in morning sun. |
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Grass Juncus Spiralis |
$7.00 |
Qt. size. This interesting spiraling grass features dark green wire-like spirals that grow best in sun to part shade. Cut back old stems in late fall. Grows to heights of 14". Also called Corkscrew Rush. Low maintenance grower and a fun plant to add interesting texture to your garden. Zones 4-10. |
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Grass Miscanthus Gracillimus |
$8.00 |
6" pot. One of the oldest and well-known cultivars of Miscanthus. Beautiful, rounded mounds of fine, silver-veined green leaves arch gracefully as they sway in the wind. In early fall, fan-like plumes emerge with a reddish tint and then age to a soft silvery-white. They are complimented nicely by the golden-yellow fall color of the leaves. Miscanthus is versatile from a design standpoint; it can be used as a specimen, for massing or screening, in large containers, or at the pond's edge. This is the grass that is to the right of my hoophouse. It only starts coming up in mid June, so most of you probably don't see how nice it is. It makes a gorgeous mound that really looks graceful, so the name makes sense. Deer resistant. 5-6 feet tall, zones 5-9. |
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Hen and Chicks Red Rubin |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Green succulent type plant with red coloring on the tips of each rosette. Excellent, vigorous ground cover for rock gardens. Gives your garden an old fashioned feel. Very easy to grow. Spreads by shoots from the mother plant, hence the name. Reddish-pink flowers. Full sun with well drained soil. 6" tall. Zones 4-8. Great in pots, especially strawberry pots. |
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Heuchera Berry Smoothie |
$9.00 |
Qt. size. Amazing spring color of rose pink, with a big, bold habit and excellent coloring all season. The large round leaves of this coral bells have colors from purple-rose to rose-pink. Part shade to full shade. Adds a lot of color to your hosta beds. 18" tall. Zones 4-9. Very limited supply. |
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Heuchera Electra |
$9.00 |
Qt. size. Bright yellow leaves with red veins make this a super showy coral bells. It is a trouble free addition to your hosta garden. Foliage turns strawberry pink in the fall. Only 12" tall. Shade to part shade. Zones 4-9. Very limited supply. |
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Heuchera Georgia Peach |
$9.00 |
Qt. size. You'll be blown away by the spectacular glowing peach-colored foliage of this new coral bells. The very large leaves, which can measure up to 8" across, have rounded lobes and are dusted with a light silver overlay. In fall, the foliage turns a warm rose-purple color. Dainty creamy white flowers are produced in early summer. 'Georgia Peach' is a H. Villosa hybrid, so it is heat and humidity tolerant and forms a large, lush mound in the landscape. 14" tall. Zones 4-9. |
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Heuchera Hercules |
$5.00 |
Qt. size. This coral bells is a must have for collectors! This selection from Herbert Oudshoorn of The Netherlands could be grown for its fantastic foliage alone, but has the added appeal of producing deep scarlet red flowers in early to midsummer. The foliage is heavily marbled with green and cream; this variegation is very stable compared to older marbled varieties. It is a strong grower and forms a sizable mound of evergreen foliage. 10-15" tall, zones 4-9. Full sun to full shade. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooms early to midsummer. |
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Heuchera Mars |
$5.00 |
Qt. size. Mars coral bells forms a nice compact mound of ruffled foliage which is silvery-pink overlaid with darker veins. White flowers. 10" tall. Zones 4-9. Full sun to full shade. Great for hosta beds--it really brightens them. |
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Heuchera Melting Fire |
$5.00 |
Qt. Size. The curly new leaves of ‘Melting Fire’ coral bells emerge fiery red; at maturity, the foliage appears heavily ruffled with deep maroon coloration. With new and old leaves on each plant, there’s an interesting blend of red, maroon, and purple foliage throughout the growing season. The mounded, attractive clumps remain compact, measuring a tidy 8 to 12 inches across and 18 inches tall when in bloom. Wiry flower stems bearing numerous small white coral bell-shaped flowers appear in the late spring and continue throughout the early summer months. These attributes have earned ‘Melting Fire’ the Fleuroselect Novelty Award. As with most heuchera cultivars, it performs best when grown in partial shade. Deer resistant. Zones 4-9. |
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Heuchera Snow Angel |
$5.00 |
Qt. size. The white mottling and marbling of the leaves gives this variety of coral bells its name. Pink flower spikes to 12" over 6" mounds. Zones 3-8. Vigorous and large flowered compared to other heucheras. Full sun to full shade. Keep moist if in full sun. Great for a memorial garden. |
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Heucherella Sweet Tea |
$9.00 |
Qt. size. Beautiful copper coloring makes this plant a must for hosta beds. Thrives in shade or part shade. Leaves are large--up to four inches. Vibrant coloring lasts all season. Creamy white flowers in spring. Vigorous grower. Heucherellas are a cross of heuchera and tiarella (foam flower). 16" tall. Zones 5-9. Very limited supply. |
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Hibiscus Luna Red |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Large, showy plant with 6-8 inch deep burgundy red flowers. Big, bushy and well-branched, maturing to 2-3 feet tall with an equal spread. Blooms late summer into fall. Very heat tolerant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Likes sun. Zones 5-9. |
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Hibiscus Luna Rose |
$2.50 |
4" pot. Large showy plant with 6-8 inch deep rose flowers. Big, bushy and well-branched, maturing to 2-3 feet tall. Blooms late summer into fall. Very heat tolerant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Likes full sun. |
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Hollyhock Crème de Cassis |
$1.75 |
3" pot. Hollyhocks (Alcea) are great plants for the back of old fashioned perennial beds or along a fence. These beautiful two-toned, semi-double and single blooms are all found on a single stem. 3-4" flowers are white with raspberry veining and a yellow eye. 4-6 feet tall. Zones 2-8. Biennial--lasts two years, but often reseeds, so the blooms keep coming. Full sun. |
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Hydrangea Forever and Ever Peppermint |
$16.00 |
A bicolor hydrangea that blooms on old and new wood! These gorgeous 10 inch mophead blooms display a brushstroke of pink or blue (depending on acidity) in the center of each white petal--a unique combination to be sure. Hardy for zones 5-9. This variety will be attracting a lot of attention. Blooms reliably in the north. |
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Hydrangea Forever and Ever Blue Heaven |
$16.00 |
8" pot. Finally, a blue hosta that really blooms here. I am so sick of my Nikko Blue hydrangea--it never blooms. Very large 12" blue or pink (determined by soil acidity) mophead flowers bloom on old and new wood, providing reliable performance in northern climates, unlike that of older varieties. These blooms are quite impressive! Does best in partial shade (morning sun, afternoon shade). Blooms early to midsummer until frost. Will grow to 48" tall, 35" wide. |
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Hydrangea Forever and Ever Red |
$16.00 |
8" pot. A stunning red hydrangea that will bloom reliably in the north. This plant has brilliant red blooms and burgundy-red stems. Its mophead flowers begin blooming red and then fade to shades of purple. Blooms early to midsummer until frost. Will grow about 30-36" tall and about as wide. Blooms on new wood. Zones 4-9. Limited supply. |
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Hydrangea Forever and Ever Together |
$16.00 |
8" pot. This is a show stopper when in bloom! Large, full 6" clusters of rich pink or blue double flowers create a billowy mound on this compact plant. Blooms on new wood. Blooms reliably in harsh northern areas. Flowers from early summer to frost. ‘Forever & Ever’ has many qualities that make it superior to Endless Summer, including larger blooms, larger individual florets with frilled petal edges and more compact growth. Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade. Hardy in USDA zones 4 or 5 through 8. |
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Irish Moss Aurea (Scotch Moss) |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Irish Moss forms a lush emerald green carpet of moss-like foliage with delicate white flowers in midsummer. Hardy enough for sunny or shady locations. Flowers bloom on short 2" stalks. Irish Moss is a good ground cover for rock gardens and planting between stepping stones. Not technically a true moss. Zones 4-8. |
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Iris-Tall Bearded |
$5.00 |
See special iris section for individual varieties. These will be potted varieties and most should bloom this year. Iris pictured is 'Dusky Challenger'. |
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Jack in the Pulpit |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size 3 for $10. One of the best known perennial wildflowers of late spring in the eastern U.S. Three-part leaves on each of two long stalks overshadow the flower, which consists of a conspicuous green and purple striped structure called a spathe (pulpit) that rises on a separate stalk. The spathe curves in a hood over a club-shaped spadix (jack) that, at its base, bears minute flowers. This is a great plant to put in your woodland garden. Likes shade to part shade. Grows 12-24" tall. Zones 2-7. |
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Jacob's Ladder Brise D'Anjou |
$7.00 |
Qt. size. This is the prettiest of all the Polemoniums. The foliage is a striking dark green with a wide white edge. There are blue forget-me-not type flowers in the spring. Foliage is fernlike and lacy and very beautiful. I get asked what this plant is more than any other single companion plant in my whole garden. (Brunnera 'Jack Frost' is close though!) I still remember the first time I saw one--it makes that much of an impression. Similar to Touch of Class, but with stronger contrast in the foliage. The name means breeze of Anjou, a town in France where it was discovered. Partial to full shade. 18" tall, zones 4-8. |
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Jacob's Ladder Touch of Class |
$5.00 |
Qt. size. Showy plant with a low mounding habit. Pretty forget-me-not type blue flowers in the spring. The foliage is green with white margins that are tinged with pink early on. It is also deer resistant. Perfect plant to bring color to hosta gardens. Height is 14". Zones 3-7. People always ask what this one is in my garden if they haven't seen it before. |
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Liatris Spicata |
$1.75 |
3" pot. Bright rosy lavender flower spikes open from top to bottom. Height-24-48". Blooms midsummer to late fall. Attracts birds and bees. Good upright feature in your perennial beds. Looks great amongst daylilies, since they bloom at the same time. Try yellow daylilies and pink coneflowers for a gorgeous blend of colors. Full sun is best. Zones 3-9. |
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Ligularia Midnight Lady |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. This is an outstanding new variety to add both darkness and light to your hardy perennial border with tidy mounds of purple-bronze foliage (black-purple in spring). In summer and early autumn it brightens with bunches of bright golden ray-flowers with dark sturdy stems. 3 ft. tall. I have a variation of this plant in my hosta beds and it does really well there--it is very low maintenance-- and provides a nice contrast with the interesting leaves. Zones 3-8. |
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Lilac Purple Sensation |
$20.00 |
Eye-catching 'Purple Sensation' lilacs have a deep plum-purple bloom with a nice white edging on each floret. Individual florets are the largest of any cultivar. This delicately scented mid-season bloomer grows 8 to 12 ft' tall and is disease-resistant and easy to care for. Zones 3-7. Needs full sun and well-drained soil. |
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Lilac Beauty of Moscow |
$20.00 |
This is the best lilac available today. The large, gorgeous, white double flowers with a tinge of pink are perfectly formed and strongly fragrant. It has good resistance to pests and disease and it's extremely hardy and weather resistant. It has the largest blooms of any Lilac. I had never heard of this variety before, and I looked at a magazine that featured blooms of twelve of the best lilacs all put together. The blooms were twice the size of any of the others with very dense flowers; it also had the best shape. Grows to 15' tall. Needs full sun and well-drained soil. Zones 3-7. The top rated Lilac by Father Fiola, the famous Lilac breeder and expert. |
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Lilies |
$4.00 |
See special lily section for individual varieties. Also check the bulb section for several that are bare bulbs. |
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Lobelia Queen Victoria |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Unique dark red, almost scarlet, spiked flowers with burgundy foliage. Blooms from summer into early fall. 2 to 3 feet high. Full sun to part shade. 'Queen Victoria' attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and looks great in mass plantings, in any perennial garden. Likes moist soil, but needs to be well drained. Zones 3-8. |
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Lupine Gallery Blue |
$1.75 |
3" pot. 'Gallery Blue' features beautiful spires of blue flowers which display their intricate beauty in late spring through early summer. This is a short lived perennial, but is worth it for its beautiful foliage. It is a classic perennial for the English cottage garden. Deer resistant, but attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Full sun to partial shade. Blooms in June and July. Zones 4-8. Height is 18-24". |
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Lupine Gallery Pink |
$1.75 |
3" pot. Lupine 'Gallery Pink' has flowers that are bi-colored, with the outer part pink and the inner part white. This is a short lived perennial, but is worth it for its beautiful foliage. It is a classic perennial for the English cottage garden. Deer resistant, but attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Full sun to partial shade. Blooms in late spring to early summer. Zones 4-8. Height is 18-24". |
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Malva Pink Perfection |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Rose mallow is a very easy to grow perennial that blooms for a long time in your sunny perennial bed. It grows 24-36" tall, with rich pink blooms all along the stems that resemble hollyhocks. Blooms July through September. Likes full sun and well drained soil. Attracts butterflies. Great cottage garden plant. Zones 3-9. |
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Meadowsweet White |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Filipendula Hexapetala. Meadowsweet has delicate, graceful, creamy-white flowers clustered close together in handsome irregular branches, and with a very strong, sweet fragrance. They flower from June to early September, and the fernlike foliage makes a nice accent even when not in bloom. Attracts butterflies. This is a shorter version of the native species and only grows 18 to 24" tall. Blooms in early summer in sun or part sun. Zones 3-9. |
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Monarda Grand Parade |
$4.00 |
Qt. size. 3 for $10. Finally a Monarda short enough to be manageable, but tall enough to be seen--16-20". It has a wonderful shade of pinkish purple blooms that are fragrant. It's habit is tight and compact, with many branches and loads of flowers. Full sun or part shade, but the more sun the better. Needs good drainage and open air circulation. Deer resistant, and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Fast grower. Zones 3-8. |
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Peony Kansas |
$9.00 |
Gallon. 3 for $25. Peony Kansas is a beautiful watermelon-red double with rose type blooms. It is an exceptional peony with strong stems, and is a good cut flower and vigorous garden plant. Blooms in June; it is best in full sun. APS Gold Medal winner. I love this rich color--this is a hard one to find. Super premium sized plants, with 3-5 eyes instead of the 1-2 eyes more commonly sold, so they will establish and bloom several years sooner than the smaller size. Height 36", zones 2-8. I have been trying to find a peony that I could offer at a good price for years, since there have been many requests, and I have finally found a top quality one at a decent price. Click on thumbnail for photo of full plant. |
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Peony Sarah Bernhardt |
$9.00 |
Gallon. 3 for $25. Sarah Bernhardt is a rose pink double peony. Edges of the petals are a lighter seashell pink color. Wonderful fragrance and good as a cut flower. One of the most popular heirloom varieties. Blooms May to June. Full sun. Zones 2-8, 36" tall with sturdy stems. Blooms are 5 to 7" across. Premium sized divisions of 3-5 eyes. |
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Phlox Divaricata (Sweet William) |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Wild Sweet William is one of my favorite spring woodland flowers. It forms clumps 12" tall that are covered with delicate 1.5 inch rosy-lavender to soft blue flowers. It is a favorite in the wild garden due to its attractive flowers in early spring that require little or no maintenance. It is spectacular as a mass in an open woodland, perfect for the border of a shade garden, or naturalized in sweeps at the base of large trees. Phlox divaricata prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil and high open shade and accepts sunny conditions with moisture. Mine goes dormant later in the season, but garden guides don't mention this. It can be used as an showy ground cover that will naturalize and has attractive fragrant flowers attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It also adds interest to the spring hosta bed. I have some in the back yard, and I always know when it is in bloom because it scents the whole area. Zones 3-8. |
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Phlox Eva Cullum |
$1.75 |
3" pot. A very free blooming phlox, with bright pink flowers accented with darker pink centers. 30-34" tall. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard. Fragrant. Blooms mid to late summer--usually 8 weeks or longer. A classic for all cottage gardens. Looks really good in daylily beds also, since it is much taller and blooms at the same time. Full sun to light shade. Zones 4-8. |
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Phlox Laura |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. This phlox is my favorite--it is one of the most impressive tall phlox available. The long blooming flowers are lavender-purple with darker eyes and have a striking white star that comes out from the center. Butterflies and hummingbirds love all phlox. The foliage on this variety is highly resistant to mildew. It is a classic cottage garden plant, and also wonderful planted with daylilies. Makes great cut flowers. Full sun to part sun. 48" tall, zones 3-9. |
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Phlox Red Starfire |
$4.00 |
Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Starfire blooms in a vibrant shade of deep, crimson red with lots of full, rounded flower clusters on top of three foot tall stems. Phlox is a classic cottage garden plant, and also wonderful planted with daylilies. Makes great cut flowers. Fragrant and long blooming. If you want a flashy plant for your mid to late summer beds, this is one of the best. Full sun to part sun. 48" tall, zones 3-9. |
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Poppy Beauty of Livermore |
$1.75 |
3" pot. This papaver has crimson red blooms with a black center. Blooms in May and June and then dies back completely, to come back the next season. Tolerates full sun or part shade. 24 to 30" tall. Zones 4-9. |
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Prunella Freelander Blue |
$4.00 |
Qt. size 3 for $10. If you want a plant that will bloom all summer long and come back the next year, this is the one for you. It starts blooming in late spring and continues right through fall. It is covered in intense violet blue flowers. It only grows 7-10" tall, so it is perfect for the front of the perennial bed. It quickly fills in an 18-24" spot. Plant in full sun or part shade. Attracts butterflies. Awarded the prestigious 2009 Fleuroselect Gold Medal for outstanding garden performer. Very hardy and drought resistant. Zones 4-8. |
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Pulmonaria Polar Splash |
$4.00 |
Qt. size. 3 for $10. 'Polar Splash’ is one of the newest pulmonarias. It offers perhaps the most superbly spotted foliage of any pulmonaria currently on the market. Other desirable characteristics of ‘Polar Splash’ include its ability to tolerate more sun than most pulmonaria cultivars and a purpling of the foliage during the fall. Pulmonaria look great tucked into hosta beds, with the unusual foliage supplying a unique accent. It bears blue to pink flowers in the early spring, which close at night and reopen in the morning. Grows to 12" high. Shade to part shade is best. Does not like afternoon sun. Also called lungwort. Zones 4-9. |
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Rhubarb Victoria |
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Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Super delicious! One of the newer more intensely colored rhubarbs. It has large, thick, red stalks with good productivity, sweet and not tough or stringy. Good flavor, produces large stalks of excellent quality. A heavy producer. The best cooking rhubarb, with a noticeably sweeter and milder flavor than all others. Zones 2-8. Full sun. Plants will last for your lifetime! |
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Rose Angel Wings (miniature) |
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Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Sweetly fragrant miniature rose with single and double flowers. Shades of pink on 12 to 18" stems. Ideal for containers or front of the border in full sun and well drained soil, this rose variety is hardy to zone 4 Blooms late spring to fall. Will grow 12-18" the first year, and 24-36" in ensuing years. |
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Salvia Rose Rhapsody |
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Qt. Size. 3 for $10. New variety of salvia with striking parrot shaped rosy pink blooms. Salvia is perfect for perennial beds. It is a very hardy perennial with aromatic foliage attractive to butterflies and bees. Easy to grow in well drained soil. Blooms June to August, and often reblooms after dead heading in September. Deer resistant. Zones 3-8. Height is 18-24". |
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Sedum Angelina |
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Qt. size. 3 for $10. 'Angelina' is the only sedum of its kind. Brilliant yellow-orange succulent spiny looking foliage is a contrast in any garden or container. Blooms in early summer with showy, plate like heads of starry yellow flower clusters on sturdy stems up to 8 inches. Fast growth and a dense, mat-like form make this the groundcover of choice for borders and rock gardens. Excellent on slopes or cascading over the edge of container plantings. Extremely drought tolerant. Height is 3-6". Sun. Zones 3-11. |
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Sedum Purple Emperor |
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Qt. Size. 3 for $10. This has to be the most beautiful of the tall sedums. It has very dark reddish-purple foliage and a semi-upright habit. It captures your attention from the moment the dusky purple leaves emerge in spring, and forms a solid substantial mass of foliage. In late summer, dusty rose flowers appear in large clusters atop the bright reddish-purple stems. These blossoms age to bronze in the fall. It is 16" tall. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds like a magnet. Zones 3-9. Needs at least 6 hours of full sun. |
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Shasta Daisy Banana Cream |
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Qt. size. The 4" wide flowers on this leucanthemum are lemon yellow when they open, brightening to light butter yellow and finally to creamy white as they mature. An extra row of ray petals gives the flowers a fuller appearance than truly single varieties. Since it produces flower buds at each axillary shoot, it blooms prolifically all summer long atop strong, upright stems. Compared to older cultivars, this plant has nicely compact, dark green foliage and exhibits increased disease resistance. It has proven to be a very strong grower and rapid multiplier. Attracts butterflies. Full sun. 15-18" tall. Zones 5-9. |
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Shasta Daisy Crazy Daisy |
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Qt. Size. 3 for $10. An explosion of crazy, fully double blooms. Exceptional 3" blooms top 24-30" tall plants. Flowers are fully double with frilly petals and make an excellent cut flower. It is one of the most prolific bloomers in the garden, staying in bloom from late spring through late summer. Very easy to grow. Zones 5-9. Grows best in full sun. |
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Shasta Daisy Silver Spoons |
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Qt. Size. 3 for $10. A spectacular, unique selection among the Shastas, this variety has spiderlike petals that flatten slightly at the ends, rather like a spoon. It has a mounding growth habit with strong long stems. Full sun or partial shade; height is 36". Zones 4-9. |
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Silver Lace Vine |
$8.00 |
6" pot. This vine can quickly grow 20 to 30 feet tall! It is a very-fast-growing vine that quickly covers fences, walls, and trellises, and is excellent to use as a screen. It's one of the fastest-growing vines - it can grow 12 feet in one season! It wraps around any support. Slender clusters of fragrant, white flowers appear in late summer into autumn. Tolerates and blooms well in part shade. Zones 4-8. This is the vine that I have right to the left of my garage and people often ask about it. It is striking in bloom. It is also very hardy--I couldn't get anything else to grow here because people were constantly trampling on it. |
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Solomon's Seal Variegated |
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Qt. size. 3 for $10. Solomon's seal is a classic beauty for the woodland garden. Grown mostly for its clean variegated, soft green foliage which turns yellow in fall, Solomon's Seal is a charming plant for the shade. Standing about 18 to 24 inches tall and arching slightly at the top, the unbranched stems with large, alternate leaves support the dangling white flowers below. This variety has thin white edging to the green leaves. On quiet spring evenings, the flowers exude a subtle lily-like fragrance. The stems are beautiful in cut flower arrangements. I have this around my magnolia tree right in front of my house, so you can see how well it works with hostas. Zones 3-9. |
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Sweet Pea Vine |
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Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Old fashioned, showy climber with delicate masses of blooms in rose, pink, and white shades for fences, trellis or as a sprawling groundcover. Butterflies and hummingbirds love this plant. Easy to grow in sun to partial shade, in ordinary garden soil. Nicely scented. I have had a sweet pea vine growing on my back screened in porch for over twenty years now, and I just love it. I never have to do a thing with it and it keeps coming back. Zones 4-9. Height 6-8 feet. Click on thumbnail to see it massed on a fence. |
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Trillium-Pink |
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Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Pink trilliums are a perfect woodland plant for the shade garden. They bloom in April and May. Blooms are up to 4" across and foliage grows 12-16" tall. Also called Wake Robin. Zones 3-8. All the trilliums I carry are nursery propagated, not wild harvested. These are hard to find as nursery plants, and harvesting them from the wild is bad. |
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Trillium-Red |
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Qt. size. 3 for $10. Red trilliums are a perfect woodland plant for the shade garden. They bloom in April and May. Blooms are up to 4" across and foliage grows 12-16" tall. Also called Wake Robin. Zones 3-8. All the trilliums I carry are nursery propagated, not wild harvested. These are hard to find as nursery plants, and harvesting them from the wild is bad. |
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Trillium-White |
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Qt. size. 3 for $10. White Trillium) is a charming native woodland wildflower suitable for growing in shade gardens. Trillium plants have a simplistic elegance in three whorled leaves and large three-petaled white flower with slightly ruffled edges. The large flowers are 2" to 4" across and bloom in April and May. 8-12" tall. Zones 3-8. All the trilliums I carry are nursery propagated, not wild harvested. These are hard to find as nursery plants, and harvesting them from the wild is a bad thing. |
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Veronica Royal Candles |
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Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Masses of violet-blue spikes pop up above the compact, upright clumps of deep green foliage all summer long. Unlike some other veronicas, the bottom foliage of this variety does not die out. 15-18" tall. Early to late summer bloom time, zones 4-8. A magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds. Sun or part shade. |
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Virginia Bluebells |
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Qt. Size. 3 for $10. Native wildflower with light blue flowers facing downward like bells. Blooms in April and May and does best in light shade in a woodland setting, but will tolerate full sun also. This is my favorite of all the wildflowers. It will self seed to form masses of flowers in early spring and then go dormant when hostas and other plants emerge. 1 to 2 feet tall. Zones 2-8. |
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