2010 Sister Plants Sale List - 1

SISTER PLANTS 2010 PLANTS FOR SALE Ferns, grasses, herbs & woody plants are grouped under these headings. MANY ADDITIONAL VARIETIES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE SALE. Notes: ALL VARIETIES LISTED BELOW MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE DUE TO UNPREDICATABLE GROWING CONDITIONS. KEY TO SELLERS: The Sisters: Terry Hale T Pauline Bergstrom P SELLER

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Art Scarpa Fabian DeCarpis Frances Gillespie Kenny Agacinski

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Agastache foeniculum 2-3' sun Violet blue spikes of flowers, minty foliage, attracts butterflies.

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sun / well drained soil

Allium General: Drought tolerant. Very easy to grow, carefree, needs a dry location. Showy in mass. Flowers can be dried by standing upright in a container without water. Blossoms tower above foiliage. Deer proof. Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation' 2' Large purple sphere blossoms on 3' stems, let self seed after 1st year, summer dormant so inter-plant with perennials. Allium senescens 1' Bright green flat foliage. 3” lavender-pink umbels on 20" stems in July-Aug. Drought tolerant. Allium misc. 12" Pale 1.5" purple flowers in midsummer

Amsonia (blue star) TFL

sun/pt.shade

Alchemilla mollis 10-16" Handsome edger. Sprays of chartreuse flowers in July, splendid fan shaped pleated foliage that collect dew drops as sparkling jewels, good cut flowers.

Allium (ornamental onion)

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sun/pt.shade (reclassified from Cimicifuga)

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Alchemillia (lady's mantle) TPL

sun/pt.shade

Amsonia tabernaemontana 3-4' Willow-like leaves, golden fall color, light blue starry flowers MayJune, easy to grow, long-lived. Structural plant.

Anemone (Japanese windflower)

pt.shade

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Anemone hupehensis 'September Charm' 2-3' Abundant silvery pink flowers late summer-fall. Attractive foliage. Anemone japonica 'Alice' 32" Choice pink variety with extra large double flowers. Outstanding in late summer to fall. Anemone tomentosa 'Robustissima' 3' Pale pink flowers on extremely hardy plants.

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Anemone 'Whirlwind' 3' Large semi-double white petals, golden center. Late summer to fall.

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Actaea alba (doll's eyes) 2' Clump forming with white flowers on 3' stalks that turn into white berries with black eye-like dots in fall. (Cimicifuga) racemosa 5-6' Native, slender spikes of white flowers in summer. Striking. (Cimicifuga) simplex 'Brunette' 6' Fall blooming, white flowers, very fragrant, dark stems/leaves. Takes shade.

Agastache (hyssop) F

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sun / well drained soil

Achillea 'Debutante' 18-24" 6" flowerheads sturdy stems, mix of ivory, gold, red, orange. Achillea ptarmica 'Ballerina' (angel's breath) 12" Sprays of pure white flowers in late spring that resemble baby's breath. Carefree. Spreads.

Actaea (bugbane / baneberry) L

L Linda Walsh M Maria McNall O Ollie Kyle

N = New in 2010 or re-introduced (115+ new items) L = Limited quantities available

Achillea (yarrow) K

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Aquilegia (columbine)

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sun/shade

Aquilegia General: There are many forms of this wonderful flower: some form a delicate star of outer petals surrounding an inner ring with yellow centers - some have long spurs that project out behind the blossoms - others are spurless with double blossoms. All are graceful, with blue-green foliage. Aquilegia is easy to grow in loose, average to rich, well-drained soil. Self sow without being annoying. Aquilegia vulgaris 'Black Barlow' 32" Eye catching near black double, spurless flowers Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Red' 18" Large fuchsia red spurless flowers resembling double Clematis. Upright habit, larger leafed foliage that is attractive all season. Cut flowers are long lasting. Easy to grow. Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nora Barlow' 32" Soft rosy petals tipped with white, held high above foliage Aquilegia misc. 'Anything Goes' 2' Graceful, pendulous flowers of mixed colors, compact mounding bluish green foliage, easy care, reseeds. A wealth of flowers in sun or shade. Aquilegia misc. Tall dark purple long blooming flowers.

Arisaema (Jack in the Pulpit) T

Arisaema triphyllum 18-24" in fall.

Armeria (seathrift) K

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Hooded bloom, striped in green, brown and white; scarlet-orange fruit

Armeria 'Joystick Red' 16"

Red globe shaped flowers on strong stems.

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Asarum europaeum 3" carefree.

pt.shade/shade

Glossy green kidney-shaped foliage; elegant groundcover for shade. Easy,

Asclepias (swamp milkweed / butterfly weed) F

sun/pt.shade

Asclepias tuberosa 'Best Gold' 2' Bright gold variety of butterfly weed; monarch host plant.

Aster (Michaelmas daisies)

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Aster General: Asters are invaluable in the hardy border, adding superb color in the autumn. Very durable and long lived. Even heavy, wet soils will suit them. Mounds of color beginning in September, in a full range of colors. Pinch back before July for best display. Ater novae-angliae 'Alma Potschke' 4-5' Bright pink daisy-like flowers, cut back to 12" early July for fuller bloom. Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' 20" Compact and free flowering. A stunning, deep purple. Disease resistant. Aster novi-belgii 'Royal Opal' 12-15" Compact, purplish blue flowers w/yellow centers, fall.

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Aster novi-belgii cv. 15-24"

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Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies' 18" Compact plants covered. Glows with dark blue flowers in fall after most flowers are gone.

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Daisy-like flowers, shades of purple, blue and pink in fall.

Astilbe (false spiraea / plume flower)

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Astilbe General: Attractive delicate fern-like foliage with showy frothy plumes midsummer in shades of pink, peach, white, rose, red. Lush deeply cut foliage is attractive for the entire season and is colored from green to bronze. Prefers rich moist soil. Can take sun if well watered. Deer resistant. Astilbe arendsii 'Bridal Veil' 2-3' Long-lasting white plumes in summer over fern-like foliage. Astilbe chinensis v. pumila 10" This is a dwarf variety with red-green leaves. Great used as groundcover. Striking plume-like flowers of reddish pink Astilbe hybrids misc. Long lasting feathery plumes in summer, fern like foliage. Bright pink, pale pink, or white

Astrantia (masterwort) TL

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Aruncus aethusifolius 18"' (dwarf) Fern like leaves, astilbe-like but more compact, white flowers in summer. Aruncus dioicus 2' Native perennial with plumes of fluffy white flowers to 6', resembles a giant astilbe with fern-like foliage. Tough as nails.

Asarum (ginger) (groundcover) TPL

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Aruncus (goatsbeard) L

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Astrantia major

18"

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Pink tinged 1" white flowers, midsummer long bloomer.

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Baptisia (false indigo) TPL

sun/pt.shade

Baptisia australis 3-4' 2010 PPA Plant of the Year Native, 12" spikes of blue lupine-like blooms, long lived & carefree. Bushy clump of blue-green foliage, good cut foliage & flowers, attractive seed pods for crafting.

Belamcanda (blackberry lily) F

Belamcanda 2'-3'

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Speckled orange flowers, tall stems, iris like foliage, summer bloom.

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Boltonia (false aster) sun T

Boltonia asteroides Pink 3'

Late summer bloom, airy clump, excellent cut flower.

Brunnera (Siberian bugloss) PF

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Brunnera macrophylla 12-18" Lovely shade perennial for moist soil, sky blue flowers in April/May. Resembles a giant forget me not! Resents dry soil. Brunnera macrophylla 'Dawson's White' 15-18" Grown for its foliage. Heart-shaped, dark green leaves w/wide irregular cream to white margins. Boquets of small blue forget-me-not flowers late spring.

Campanula (bellflower)

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pt.shade

sun/pt.shade

Campaula General: One of our favorites! Campanulas are marvelous. A large genus from low growing to tall stately specimens (white, pink, rose, blue, lavender flowers). Long lived, easy care. Campanula 'Birch Hybrid' 4'6" Profusion of lavender-blue, 1 inch long, fluted bell-shaped flowers late spring to late summer if deadheaded. Forms spreading mats to make good groundcover. Use in containers, rock gardens, on slopes, or in crevices. Campanula glomerata 'Alba' 12" Clusters of white flowers, long bloom in summer. Campanula glomerata 'Superba' 1-2' Upward facing clusters of richly colored violet 'bells'. Blooms heavily in late spring through early summer. Campanula persicifolia misc. 8" (2-3' in bloom) Sky blue or white cup shaped bells on graceful spikes in early summer. Good cut flower. Will rebloom if spikes are cut. Campanula punctata 'Wedding Bells' 30" Upright stems with huge drooping white double bells, flushed with soft pink. Vigorous!

Centaurea (perennial bachelor button) L L

Centranthus ruber 2'-3'

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Rose red flowers rising on dark stems all summer.

Chrysanthemum (garden mums) T P O

sun/pt.shade

Centaurea dealbata 2' Dark pink 1-2" flowers, often needs staking, reblooms. Fern-like foliage. Centaurea montana 2' Violet-blue showy fringed flowers, lance-like silvery-green foliage, cut back after flowering for rebloom.

Centranthus (Jupiter's Beard) O

sun/pt.shade

Chrysanthemum koreana 'Sheffield' (aka Dendranthema rubellum) 30" Salmony pink yellowed eyed daisy flowers in abundance, very long flowering. A mound of color. Chrysanthemum misc. 2' Small yellow flowers cover plant in late summer/early fall for many weeks. Likes full sun. Cut back stems by July 1 to control height & encourage bushy growth. Chrysanthemum misc. 2' Rust colored, blooms mid summer to early fall.

Cimicifuga - Reclassified to Actaea Coreopsis (tickseed) sun/pt.shade T T FL L

Coreopsis grandiflora 'Early Sunrise' 3' Golden yellow, semi-double flowers from early summer into fall. Superb in the border. Provides a wealth of cut flowers. Deer resistant. COREOPSIS tripteris 6' Statuesque with 2" butter yellow daisies in July and September. Birds love the seeds. Deer resistant. Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' 12-18" Golden yellow flowers all summer atop threadlike foliage. Spreads through underground runners. Long blooming. Coreopsis verticillata 'Rosea' 12-18" Rosy pink 1" flowers all summer atop threadlike foliage. Long blooming.

Corydalis (cordyalis) TF

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sun/shade

Corydalis lutea 8-12" Delicate leafy foliage, free flowering from May to September, cheery yellow flowers. Prefers rich, moist soils that never dry out in summer but not wet in winter.

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Cryptotaenia (Japanese parsley) F

Delosperma (ice plant) A

sun/pt.shade

Cryptotaenia japonica atropurpurea 26" Attractive chocolate colored maple-like foliage, tiny pale pink flowers, nice color contrast in borders.

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Delosperma 'John Proffitt' 4" Purple flowers June-Sept. Delosperma 'Starburst' 3-6" Bright lavender/pink flowers with white centers, succulent foliage.

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Delosperma misc. 4-6" Bright lavender/pink flowers white centers May-June, succulent foliage.

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Dianthus (maiden pinks) T

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sun / well drained soil

Dianthus 'Agatha' 6-10" Semi-double pink with a darker eye. Very durable & quite fragrant. Spreading habit, extra longevity. Deadhead to prolong bloom. Needs good drainage. Excellent as edging and in rock gardens & walls. Dianthus misc 6" Clove scented single pink. Needs good drainage. Excellent as edging and in rock gardens & walls.

Dicentra (bleeding heart) P L P

Digitalis

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(foxglove)

sun/pt.shade

Digitalis grandiflora (perennial) 3'

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Digitalis purpurea (biennial) 4' Pastel shades of creamy yellow, pinks, & roses. Tall flower spikes with charming tubular flowers add height & vertical accent. Attract hummingbirds. Leave some stalks to re-seed as this is a true biennial.

Doronicum

Pale yellow flowers, shorter than biennial varieties.

(leopard's bane) sun/pt.shade sun/pt.shade

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Echinacea General: One of the best border plants. Flower petals radiate downward from a pronounced central seed head. Excellent cut flower, attractive to butterflies. Easy to grow. Flowers from July to frost. Echinacea 'Magnus' 3-4' Extra large hot pink blooms June - September. Echinacea purpurea 3' Big daisy-like lavender pink blooms on stately plants. Showy!

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Echinacea purpurea, white form 2-3'

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Echinacea 'White Swan' 2-3'

Echinops F

(globe thistle)

White flowered variety.

Creamy white flowers with golden cones.

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Echinops ritro 3' Steely blue spiky globe shaped flowers on sturdy stems in summer. Drought tolerant.

Epimedium (barrenwort / bishop's hat) TL P

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Doronicum 12-18" Yellow flowers, April to May.

Echinacea (coneflower)

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Dicentra culcullaria (Dutchman's Breeches) 12" Pink or white heart-shaped flowers, ever blooming. Grayish-green fern-like foliage. Dicentra eximia (fringed bleeding heart) 15" Ferny, clumping grayish-green foliage. Pink nodding heart-shaped flowers spring through summer. Dicentra spectabilis misc. 2-3' Sprays of pendant, heart-shaped flowers above fern-like foliage in spring. Either showy deep rose or white. Summer dormant.

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Epimedium rubrum 8-12" Bright crimson and cream white flowers, spring bloom. Pointed, heartshaped leaflets on wiry stems, new growth has reddish tinge, reddish fall color. Epimedium versicolor 'Sulfureum' 10-15" Delicate sprays of yellow spring flowers. Lush, heart shaped foliage, semi-evergreen groundcover, drought tolerant when established.

Euphorbia (spurge)

sun/pt.shade

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Euphorbia cyparissias 'Fens Ruby' 6" Late spring, chartreuse bracts, yellow flowers, blue green foliage. Spreads especially in sun - better behaved in shade.

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Euphorbia dulcis 'Chameleon' 12-18" Yellow flowers with the outer bracts turning chartreuse. Luscious purple-maroon foliage - the more sun the deeper the foliage. Self seeds.

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Euphorbia x martinii 'Tiny Tim' 12" Compact dome-shaped mound of light green foliage blooms continuously thru entire season with brigt red nugget centered chartreuse flowers. For front of the border or a mixed container. Drought tolerate, deer resistant.

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Euphorbia myrsinites (donkey tail) 6-9" Lime yellow bracts, succulent blue-green leaves spiral around trailing stems, excellent for rock garden, groundcover or stone wall. Euphorbia polychroma 14" Clumping plant, oval leaves, bright yellow bracts, fall color.

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Adiantum pedatum 'Maidenhair' 30" Hardy and fast growing fern with delicate appearance. Rich green fronds on black stems. Needs good air circulation. Asparagus officinalis var. pseudoscaber (hardy asparagus fern) 4' A striking accent & great textural element with delicate lacy green clouds of see-through foliage. 2' wide mound of foliage lasts into early fall, when it changes to yellow with a crop of red berries. (Note: this rarely gets divided) Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' (Japanese painted fern) 16" 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year! A showy combination of colorful fronds of grey-green blended with wine red. Lacy leaves are wide and taper to a delicate point. Deer resistant. Dryopteris misc. 2' Hardy woodland fern that doesn't mind some afternoon sun. Spreads on underground runners. Dryopteris erythrosora (autumn fern) 18" Colorfull groundcover with pink fiddleheads that turn coppery orange as they unfurl giving tapestry effect. Dryopteris filix-mas (male fern) 3' Upright habit, lance-shaped 2 pinnate fronds. Moist, fertile, acidic soil. A grand statement in the woodland garden. Matteuccia struthiopteris 'Ostrich Fern' 3-6' Green fronds are shaped like ostrich plumes. Dramatic. Spreads. Needs moist soil.

Filipendula (meadowsweet)

sun/shade

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Filipendula hexapetala 'Flore Plena' 2-3' Elegantly divided deep green leaves and creamy-white double flowers on graceful feathery plumes. Like an Astilbe on steroids - consistent performer, carefree, deer resistant. Filipendula hexapetala misc. 2' Native perennial bears heads of fluffy creamy white flowers above fern like foliage. Filipendula 'Kahome' 1' Sprays of rosy flowers over green rosettes, July-August.

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Filipendula palmata 'Nana' 16"

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Mounding habit. Feathery plumes of rosy-pink flowers.

Filipendula palmata misc. 4' Victorian looking foamy sprays of creamy pinkish white, late June. Attractive palmate foliage. Easy care. Filipendula ulmaria 'Variagata' 2' Creamy white flowers over variagated yellow & green leaves

Fragaria (ornamental strawberry) TO L

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Fragaria 'Pink Panda' 4- 6" Strawberry type foliage with bright pink flowers, blooms late summer to fall. Fragaria 'Lipstick' 4- 6" Glossy 'running' strawberry type foliage with bright rosy flowers, blooms late summer to fall. Carefree.

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Galium mollugo 'Victor Jones' (false baby's breath) 4' sun Tiny white flowers in summer, forming a cloud to weave through heavier plants. Whorled thread-like leaves. Galium odoratum (sweet woodruff) 6" pt.shade/shade Ground cover for partially shaded, moist areas. Tiny, white, star-shaped flowers appear in late spring above a carpet of green foliage. Good to hide dying bulb foliage. Fragrant leaves - used dried for May wine.

Gaura (wand flower) TL

Geranium (cranesbill) L LT

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Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' 3-4' Vase shaped plant that never stops blooming through October, white flowers dance in a breeze on arching stems, nice in center of border, low basal foliage, hardier than pink variety.

sun/pt.shade

Geranium General: Easy to grow, dense mound attractive foliage, masses of flowers. Cut back taller varieties after first bloom to encourage rebloom and compactness. Geranium cantabrigiense 'Karmina' 6"-10" Spreading plant with massed pink flowers Geranium macrorrhizum 15" Dark pink 1” flowers held above foliage. Will spread to 2' wide over time. Good rebloomer.

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Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' 12-18" A great groundcover geranium. Light pink flowers with darker sepals and stems are held high above wonderfully fragrant foliage. Tolerates bright shade and drier soils. Geranium maculatum 18" Pinkish lilac flowers in spring. Scalloped green foilage. Clump forming. Geranium sanguineum 8-12" Carmine-rose 1" flowers , June bloom with excellent rebloom throughout the summer on low plant. Hardy. Geranium, misc. 12-18" Dark pink, magenta or carmine rose flowers

GRASSES & GRASS-LIKE PLANTS

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Note : Grasses make a marvelous addition to a perennial border and add much desired fall interest as well as structural form. Plumes or seed heads as well as grass blades can be used in fresh flower & dried arrangements, They are long-lived, sustainable, easy to grow. Grasses below are clumping unless otherwise noted. Chasmanthum latifolium 'Northern Sea Oats' 3' pt.shade Interesting flat oat-like tan seed fronds on arching panicles in fall, excellent winter interest and good dried. One of the best grasses! Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan' (maiden grass) 4' sun Robust creamy white & green variegated leaves. Non-floppy habit.Billowy texture, silky tassels dry easily, great winter interest. Good for hot dry spots. Miscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande' (maiden grass) 4-5' sun Grows in an upright clump & features narrow, arching, dark green leaves with silvery margins. Sprays of blush-hued flower plumes emerge straight as arrows, then open looking freshly crimped and fade to silver, persist well into winter. Miscanthus sinensis misc. (maiden grass) 4-6' sun/pt.shade Feathery plume above the plant. Billowy texture, different heights and colorations. Fall & winter interest. Add vertical structure to garden. Carefree. Panicum virgatum 'Dallas Blues' (blue switch grass) 5' sun Airy, mauve flower heads with a purple cast. Makes a peaceful swishing sound when blowing in the wind. Effective as a specimen, in masses, for screening, alongside ponds or streams. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny' (miniature fountain grass) 6"-12" sun Truly miniature w/cream-colored, tufted seed heads that look like a bunch of little bunnies' tails dancing. Suited to sunny rock gardens. Sesleria heufleriana (blue-green moor grass ) 12-16" sun/pt.shade Dense, vigorous, moundforming evergreen. Leaves are flat and linear, bright green on top, grayish green beneath. Panicles of white spikelets, maturing to purple, late spring to late summer. Sisyrinchium angustifolium (blue eyed grass) 16" sun Not a true grass but a primitive iris. Yellow-centered bright blue almost daisy-like flowers May through July.

Helianthus (perennial sunflower) PF

Helianthus 'Lemon Queen' 6-7' Very large with loads of yellow sunflower type flowers in late summer/fall. Not for small spaces!

Heliopsis (false sunflower) F F

sun/pt.shade

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Loraine Sunshine' 18-24" Yellow daisy like flowers all summer, variegated foliage. Heliopsis misc 18" Bright yellow daisy flowers, long summer bloom period.

Helleborus (lenten rose, hellebore)

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Helleborus General: One of our favorites! Woodland plants with clumps of attractive glossy leaves and clusters of cup shaped flowers. Earliest perennial to bloom in late winter. Float flowers in bowl of water. Good beneath deciduous trees. Deer resistant, slug proof, evergreen. Helleborus foetidus 2-4' Truly blooms in late winter with awesome clusters of green flowers, deeply palmate leaves. Helleborus orientalis 'Picadilly Selections' 2-4' Long-lasting 2-3" nodding cup shaped flowers in clusters, unique colors ranging from white to pink to mauve to maroon, patterns ranging from speckled to streaked to shaded. Helleborus orientalis 'Sunshine Selections' 2-4' Long-lasting 2-3" nodding cup distinctive flowers in clusters. Unique colors due to hand pollination. Patterns range from speckled to streaked to shaded.

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Helleborus orientalis misc. 2-4' Long-lasting 2-3" nodding cup shaped flowers in clusters, unique colors ranging from white to pink to mauve to maroon, patterns ranging from speckled to streaked to shaded.

Hemerocallis (Daylily)

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Hemerocallis General: Indestructible perennials for full sun, showy flowers, low maintenance. Plant early to late bloomers for long season coverage. Easy to grow! Hemerocallis fulva ‘Kwanso’ 3' 1860 heirloom. Double orange with three sets of petals tucked neatly inside one another, early summer. Vigorous. Hemerocallis 'Cherry Cheeks' 2'-3' Pinkish coral flowers, yellow streaks.

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Hemerocallis 'Cisty' 2.5'

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Hemerocallis 'Eenie Fanfare' 15" Dwarf variety, red flowers. Hemerocallis 'Galena Gilt Edge' 24" Rose lavender with a rippled, serrated, gold edge & green throat. Scapes are well branched; good bud count. Midseason. Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns' 18" Light yellow, reliably reblooms, midsummer. Hemerocallis 'Ice Carnival' 28" Fluted, diamond dusted, near white with small green heart. Crisp in hottest sun. Very fragrant! Midseason. Hemerocallis 'Lemon Tower' 3' Very large yellow blooms, lightly fragrant.

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Hemerocallis 'Luxury Lace' 2'-3'

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Hemerocallis 'Monster' 2'-3' Absolutely enormous yellow spider type flowers!

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Hemerocallis 'Mrs. Japps Rose' 2'

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Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me' 1-1.5'

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Hemerocallis 'Penny Earned' 6-12" Dwarf. 1" pale yellow flowers.

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Hemerocallis 'Rosy Returns' 14" Rose pink 4" flowers with yellow throat, blooms from June to frost. Hemerocallis 'Royal Trophy' 22" Deep purple flowers, 7-8", yellow throat, narrow white edge.

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Hemerocallis 'Shari Harrison' 2' Ruffled reddish violet flowers.

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Pink.

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Pale pink, yellow streaks. Rose flowers, midseason bloom. Dwarf. Cranberry red self with yellow-green throat.

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Hemerocallis 'Strawberry Candy' 24-36" Strawberry pink, rosy-red eye zone, golden green throat & ruffled edges. Ear;y to mid season. Hemerocallis misc. 2'-3' Orange,cream & mixed yellows, unamed hybrids.

HERBS

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Allium: Garlic Chives 18" sun Culinary, mild garlic flavor. Beuatiful white blossoms in August florets are edible. Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) 15-20" sun/pt.shade Culinary use as herb or tea, fresh or dried. Pinch to smell strong fragrance. Melissa officinalis 'All Gold' (golden lemon balm) 1-2' pt.shade Use as culinary herb or ornamental perennial. Bright golden-yellow leaves with an intense lemon fragrance and flavor. Hack back to rejuvenate the foliage. Nepata cataria (catnip) 24" sun Grey green leaves, minty aroma, white flowers, attracts cats!

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Salvia officinalis (garden sage) 1-2'

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Culinary. Great with pork. Fuzzy silver leaves.

Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten' (culinary sage) 2'x3' Large, gray-green leaves are strongly aromatic. Grown both for attractive, ornamental qualities & culinary properties. Two-lipped, purple-blue flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. Will not tolerate wet winter conditions. Stachys officinalis (betony) 2' Used in herbal medicines.

Heuchera (coral bells)

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Heuchera General: Excellent vigorous border plants with nearly evergreen foliage in neat clumps. Flowers are held aloft on airy stems in May through July. Use under deciduous trees. Avoid dry soil with full sun, good cut flower, evergreen, good groundcover. Heuchera 'Lime Ricky' 8" Shocking lime green ruffled leaves. Heuchera 'Silver Veil' 20" Silver leaves with dark green veins and red flowers early summer. Sun to to shade.

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Heuchera villosa 'Miracle' 8-10" In spring & fall, foliage is brick red w/bright chartreuse to gold edges and silvered undersides. In summer, leaves turn green. Increased heat tolerance & humidity over other species. Heuchera villosa 'Tiramusu' 8-10" In spring & fall, chartreuse foliage has a heavy smattering of brick red coloration. In summer, leaves lighten to chartreuse & develop a light silver overlay. Compact habit that is great in containers or as edging. Heuchera misc. 10-12" Assorted foiliage colors and veining patterns.

Heucherella (foamy bells) (groundcover)

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Hibiscus 'Kopper King' 3-4' Gigantic 12" flowers mid-late summer. White flowers w/striking red eyes which bleed out through the veins in the petals. Coppery-red leaves that are orange-red underneath. Breaks dormancy late.

Hosta (plaintain lily) TP

Hosta 'Don Stevens' 6"x8" Heart-shaped, glossy, deep green w/yellow-white margin. Juvenile plants are streaked but it settles down to be marginated as it matures. Hosta 'Emerald Tiara' 14"x24" Low, dense mound of gold-centered, green-margined foliage; a vigorous grower. Hosta 'Fortunei Albomarginata' 24"x56" Dark green; creamy white margin. Leaf: 9"x6".

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Hosta 'Krossa Regal' 3-6' Frosty blue-green leaves and a graceful, vase-like habit, wavy leaves.

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Hosta 'Leola Fraim' 11"x17" Medium to dark green w/white margin that varies in width, but wider near the tip. Leaves are cupped & 8"x 6". A strong grower. Hosta 'Little Wonder' 6"x12" Dark green with up to a .5" wide, creamy white to white margin. Leaf: 2.25-2.5"x1.5". Hosta 'Montana Aureomarginata' 27"x4' Huge 12"x8" substantive, dark green leaves with wide, irregular, gold margins that hold their color all season long Hosta 'Pandora's Box' 4-6" Miniature. Rounded, blue-green leaves w/a large dollop of pure white in their centers. Hosta 'Patriot' 22"x30" Ovate leaves have dark green centers and outstanding, crisp white, streaked margins (margins are creamy-yellow in spring) & are slightly wavy. Good sun tolerance. Hosta 'Paul's Glory' 24" Leaves w/chartreuse centers, blue gree margins turning green/gold.

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Hosta 'Sagae' 28x24" Stunning, huge, thick, nearly triangular leaves are frosted blue-green with wavy, yellow margins which turn creamy-white, grey-green streak. Hosta 'Shade Fanfare' 14"x22" Green w/white margin, dense mound. Leaf: 8"x5".

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Hosta 'Stiletto' 6"x8" Green; white margin, very undulatin. Leaf: 7"x1".

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Hosta 'First Frost' 16"x3' 2010 Hosta of the Year! Emerges with gold margin turning pure white, then intensely blue green. Leaf: 7"x5". Hosta 'Abba Dabba Do' 2'x5' Starts out all green and quickly develops a bright yellow contrasting edge, slightly rippled, vigorous. Hosta 'Christmas Tree' 20"x36" Leaves are 10"x6", cordate, and deep green w/cream-white edge. Heavily crinkled. Hosta 'Color Glory' 26"x34" Large 9"x7" round puckered leaves w/irregular margin of blue and green. Center might be white, cream, gold, yellow, chartreuse, and / or blue green.

Hosta 'Golden Tiara' 15"x 30" Small, heart-shaped, medium green leaves, chartreuse margins that become gold when grown in sun, compact grower, persistent color, fast clumping habit; excellent for edging. Hosta 'Hadspen Blue' 14"x2' Powdery steel blue leaves retain their color all summer long, thick, cupped, heavily textured leaves are slug resistant, forms a nice rounded mound. Hosta 'Hadspen Heron' 14"x32" Small, deep blue leaves 4"x2".

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Heucherella General: Groundcover. A hybrid combination of Tiarella and Heuchera for front of border, clump forming, amazing foliage. Semi-evergreen. Heucherella misc 6" Low mound of lobed chartreuse-yellow leaves with contrasting beet-red markings. Short spikes of pink flowers appear in early summer.

Hibiscus (rose mallow) T

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Hosta 'Sun Power' 2'x4' Brilliant gold leaves absolutely glow in the shade, somewhat twisted, high degree of sun tolerance, gold coloring most intense when grown in sun, upright vase-shaped or arching. Hosta 'Sultana' 10"x20" Dark green centers and wide, chartreuse-gold, streaked margins, heavy textured, heart-shaped leaves are slightly wavy and sun-tolerant; compact mounds. Hosta 'Ventricosa Aureamarginata' 18"x28" Dark emerald green w/ irregular yellow to creamy white margins. Leaf: 8-12"x 6-8" Hosta 'Venusta' H?x18" Green. Good for use in container or as edger. Stoliniferous. Hosta 'Whirlwind' 2' Wide, yellow white leaves irregular dark green streaked margins. Hosta: Unnamed variegated hybrids: (1) 1'Hx1'W cream edge, round leaf 3.5"x2.5"; (2) 18"Hx3'W fringed with white, tear shape leaf 9"x4"; (3) 2'Hx4'W cream edge, spade shape leaf 15"x9"; (4) 18"Hx3'W; cream edge, tear shape leaf 9"x6"; (5) 18"Hx3'W white edge, tear shape leaf 9"x5"; (6) 1'Hx2'W white edge, waffled tear shape leaf 5.5"x3". Hosta ssp. misc. miniatures Dwarf varieties Hosta misc. 8-24" large sizes.

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Hardy foliage plants for the shade garden, white or purple flowers. Miniatures to

Iris Germanica (bearded iris)

sun

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Iris germinica 'Best Bet' 3' Sky blue/dark blue bitone flowers, May

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Iris germanica 'Boo' 12" Dwarf variety, purple/white flowers, May bloom

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Iris germinica 'Going My Way' 3' Striking dark purple/white flowers, May bloom

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Iris germanica 'Leprechauns Delight' 12-15" Short variety, yellow white flowers, blue beards

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Iris germanica 'Painted Cloud-?' 18"

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Iris germanica 'Red Zinger' 2' Mid sized variety, red flowers, May bloom

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Iris germanica 'Victoria Falls' 3' Pale violet-blue flowers, May bloom Iris germanica misc. 8" Dwarf dark red variety, May bloom

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Iris germanica 18" sun

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Pale lavender blue and white.

Pale cinnamon, brown edges, cream center, brown freckles. Unusual.

Iris germanica misc. (bearded) 12-18" Deep purple. Tendency to bloom a second time in late summer or fall. Iris germanica misc. (bearded) 2-3' Potluck of varied colors - all hybrids.

Iris Ensata (Japanese) & Sibirica (Siberian) & Other

sun/pt.shade

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Iris ensata misc. 2-3' Large open blooms, pink or purple, flowers in July. Likes moisture.

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Iris fulva (copper iris) 2-3' Unusual coppery colored flowers. Iris graminea (plum scented iris) 12" Dwarf. Brilliant violet flowers with veined tips with fruity fragrance nestled amongst dark green blades. Iris siberica 'Suji Iri' 2'-3' White flowers with blue veins and yellow throats. Iris siberica misc. (Siberian) 2'-3' Most likely bluish purple flowers in June or white, attractive swordlike foliage all season.

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Kalimeris (Japanese aster) T

Kalimeris pinnatifida 'Variegata' 2-3' Clouds of white button aster-like flowers with a soft yellow eye. Variegated foliage has an airy texture. Very floriferous. Carefree.

Knautia (pincushion flower) L

sun/pt.shade sun/pt.shade

Knautia macedonia 2' Double pincushion flowers of deep crimson all summer, deeply divided lacy green leaves. Flowers dry well. Effortless, self sows.

Lamium (dead nettle) Groundcover

pt.shade/shade

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Lamium 'Pink Pewter' 6" Silver variegation on leaves, soft pink flowers.

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Lamium ‘Purple Dragon’ 4-8” Large deep purple snapdragon-like flowers stand out over the variegated leaves that are primarily silver, sun to shade.

Lathyrus (sweet pea) T F

sun/pt.shade

Lathyrus montanus (?) 2-3' Clumping pea like foliage, pinkish purple flowers early summer. Lathyrus vernus 12"-18" Sweet pea blooms on a short mounding perennial, spring.

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Leucanthemum

(shasta daisy)

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Leucanthemum 'Alaska' 18-36"

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Leucanthemum 'Crazy Daisy'

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Leucanthemum 'Silver Princess'

Lewisia (bitterroot) K

26" Mix of unique shapes, petals twist and curve, free blooming. 12" Compact plants, snow white daisies w/yellow centers.

pt.shade

Lewisia cotyledon 'Rainbow Mix' 10-12" Evergreen, native, blooms spring/summer, variety of colors.

Liatris FL

sun

3" flower heads on strong stems that will not require stakes.

(blazing star / gayfeather) sun

Liatris spicata 18-24" Spikes of purple flowers in summer, attracts butterflies, drought resistant. Native.

Limonium (statice / sea lavender) T

Limonium latifolia 30"

Linaria (toadflax) TL

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Dainty blue-purple flowers, July to August. Dries well for bouquets.

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Linaria purpurea 2-3' Long blooming spires of tiny blush pink or light orchid snapdragon-like flowers, July-Aug. Nice delicate blue-green foliage, soft filler, drought tolerant.

Lirope (lily turf) P

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sun/part shade

Lirope muscari 'Big Blue' 14" Lavender flowers late summer, thick mass of evergreen grass-like foliage, good for erosion control. Liriope muscari 'Monroe White' 12-15" Evergreen grassy foliage, white flowers

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Lobelia (cardinal flower) sun/pt.shade / moist soil K TFOL

Lobelia cardinalis 2-3' Fire engine red flowers in late summer. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Lobelia siphilitica 18-24" (great blue lobelia) Native perennial with 3' spikes of blue flowers late summer. Easy to grow.

Lychnis (catchfly / campion / ragged robin) K T T

TO

sun/pt.shade

Lychnis chalcedonia 'Burning Love' 18" Scarlet blooms May-August, shorter variety. Lychnis coronaria 'Angel Blush' (rose campion) 2' Wooly silver green foliage sports a white flower with a soft pink eye. Good for dry or poor soils. Lychnis coronaria (rose campion) 2' Deep red velvety flowers n summer on widely branched silver stems over dense, large silver-woolly basal leaves. Lychnis flos-cuculi (ragged robin) 1-2' Prolific bloomer with pink flowers on tall stalks - a ragged looking flower deeply divided fringed pink petals. Narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Good for heavy or damp soils but grows anywhere.

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Lysimachia (loosestrife) sun/pt shade F

Lysimachia ciliata 'Atropurpurea' 3' Foliage emerges deep purple, with yellow flowers, a striking combination. Spreads, but this is not the invasive purple loosestrife! Good for shade.

Monarda (beebalm / bergamot) M

Myosotis (forget-me-not) PO

sun/ptshade

Myosotis sylvatica 6-12" (biennial) Non-invasive variety. Blooms from spring to early summer with dainty blue flowers with a tiny gold circle in the center. DO NOT DEADHEAD to allow reseeding.

Nepeta (catmint)

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Monarda didyma misc. 18" Scarlet blooms mid summer.

sun/pt.shade

Nepeta General: Whorled spikes of two-lipped blossoms, soft aromatic greyish foliage, good for edging and cut flower, long blooming, low maintenance, drought tolerant. Needs good drainage. Cats usually not drawn to ornamental catmints. Aromatic foliage. Neptata faassenii 'Blue Wonder' 1-2' Lavender blue flowers, gray-green foliage Long, heavy bloomer, Front of the border. Drought tolerant. Shear spent flowers for rebloom.

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Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'

2' Very long blooming blue flowers or spreading. Easy to grow.

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Nepeta misc. 1-3' Gray-green foliage. Spikes of lavender-blue flowers all summer, low spreading, long blooming. Compact mounds nice spilling over walls.

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Oenothera (primrose-evening) LM T

sun

Oenothera fruitcosa 8" Bright yellow 3" flowers, early summer. Tough native. In sun spreads to form a colony. Oenothera kunthiana 'Glowing Magenta' 6-12" Fuzzy buds open to deep pink, early through late summer. Narrow, dark green leaves form a low, prostrate, spreading mound.

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Opuntia (prickly pear) sun / well drained soil A

Opuntia humifusa 1' Perennial cactus w/yellow flowers in late spring.

Paeonia (peony) F

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Paeonia lactiflora 'Bowl of Beauty' 24-30" Bright rose pink petals, clustered yellow stamens. Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima' 30-36" Large white flowers with red streaks, early bloomer.

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Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt' 30-36" Large double pale pink flowers.

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Paeonia lactiflora misc. 30-36" Assorted large double/single, bright pink, pink or white flowers

Penstemon (beardtongue) T

TL F

sun/pt.shade

Penstemon digitalis 'Mystica' 2'-3' More consistent coloring than 'Husker Red'. In spring, new set of burgundy red leaves on dark purple stems. Cluster of white flowers with lilac shading early through midsummer. Very drought tolerant, carefree. Attracts hummingbirds. Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' 2' 1996 Perennial Plant of Year! Lush red-burgundy foliage, 1" tubular white flowers flushed pink, good cut flower. Nice seed pods for crafting. Penstemon mexicali 'Sunburst Ruby' 18" Pinkish red flowers, bushy foliage.

Perscicaria (knotweed / fleece flower) O T

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Phlox paniculata 'Jeanna' 5-6' Unusual variety! Tiny pink flowers are tightly crowded into golf ball sized clusters that combine to form a single large flower panicle. Prolific. High mildew resistant. Phlox paniculata 'Laura' 24-30" Masses of stunning perfumed fuschia-purple blossoms w/starry, white centers and dark eyes all summer long. Good mildew resistance. Phlox paniculata misc. (garden phlox) 3-5' Pinks & roses w/deeper eye. Prolific bloomers midsummer into fall, showy bouffant heads, long flowering, light fragrance. Upright without staking.

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(Solomon's seal)

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Polygonatum commutatum 4-5' Easy to grow, tall arching stems with hanging white 'lanterns' in late spring, good backdrop in border, nice arching foliage. Lives forever, easy care. Polygonatum humile 8-10" Ovate leaves are arranged alternately. Pendent, tubular white flowers hang like little bells, followed by round bluish-black fruit. Great groundcover for full shade. Polygonatum variegatus 30" Lovely slightly arching stems with creamy white-edged foliage. In late spring small fragrant greenish-white blooms hang from leaf axils. Moist well-drained soil.

Primula (primrose) P

sun/pt.shade

Polemonium boreale 'Heavenly Habit' 18-20" Compact clump of glossy, ferny green foliage topped with fragrant, blue blossoms with a yellow halo and white eye. Larger flowers than the species. Wonderful texture in the garden.

Polygonatum TP

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Platycodon grandiflorus 'Shell Pink' 30" Pale pink baloon flowers along tall stems, easy, long lived. Platycodon grandiflorus misc. 20" Blue, white or pale pink balloon-like buds which open to starshaped, cupped double flowers on 3' stalks in July-Aug. Good border plant. Drought tolerant.

Polemonium (Jacob's ladder) P

sun/pt.shade

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Platycodon (balloon flower) L

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Persicaria bistorta 'Superba' 3' Vigorous, pale pink flowers in dense spikes early summer to mid autumn. Persicaria virginiana 'Lance Corporal' 18" Chartreuse-green leaves with central mahogany chevron, showy small red flowers in summer-fall.

Phlox (phlox) T

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Primula capitata 'Salvana' 7-9" Unique button-like flowers atop powdery silver stems in spring. Deep violet-blue, trumpet-shaped flowers in pincushion-like clusters above the basal rosette of oblong, serrated, green leaves. Primula 'Cashmeriana Ruby' 20" Balls of deep ruby red blooms in early spring. Likes moisture and shady site.

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Primula kisaona (Japanese creeping primrose) 4-6” Early spring blooming, profuse rose flowers. Keep moist in summer. Delightful! Primula vulgaris 4-6" (common primrose) Soft yellow, blooms March-April. Primula vulgaris 5-6” (common primrose) Early yellow and orange spring blooming, profuse flowers w/darker blotch eye. Keep moist in summer.

Pulmonaria (lungwort) O T L TP

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Pulmonaria 'Little Star' 8-12” Blue flowers over spotted blooms. Mounding habit will spread out to make beautiful foliage display. Pulmonaria longifolia 'Bertram Anderson' 8-10" Gentian blue flowers emerging from fuschia buds in late spring. Long, narrow leaves heavily spotted with silver. Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs. Moon' 10" Dotted leaves with blue flowers that fade to pink in early spring. Pulmonaria misc. 6-15" Extra early blue and/or rose flowers. Good slug-free substitute for hosta. Variations of spotted foliage, some with silver markings & white splashes. Good in dry shade.

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Ratibida (praire coneflower) sun F

Ratibida columnifera (Mexican Hat) 2'

Rudbeckia F M T F F

(gloriosa daisy)

sun/pt.shade

Rumex sanguineus 12-18” Long narrow green leaves with blood red veining, forms a rosette. Best to remove mediocre flower heads.

pt.shade/shade

Sanguinaria canadensis 18" Early, bloomer! White flower with yellow stamens. Fabulous shade plant.

Saponaria (bouncing bet / soapwort) LM

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sun/pt.shade

Scabiosa 'Blue Butterfly' 15" Multiple blue pincushion flowers produced all season. Very compact with ferny blue-green like foliage. Scabiosa ochroleuca 2' Creamy white flowers on bushy plant

Sedum (stonecrop) A

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Saponaria officinalis 20" Clusters of ice-pink phlox like flowers. Spreading rhizomes.

Scabiosa (pincushion flower) O

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Rudbeckia triloba (prairie rudbeckia) 3'-4' Smaller, very numerous yellow flowers late summer; short lived but easily self seeds.

Sanguinaria (bloodroot) L

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Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' 2-3' Classic black eyed susan, hardy, undemanding, golden yellow daisy flowers late summer, long bloom. Rudbeckia hirta 2-3' Wildflower, hardy, undemanding, golden yellow daisy flowers late summer.. Deadhead to prevent seedlings. Rudbeckia hirta 'Cherry Brandy' 2-3' Deep maroon showy red 3-4" flowers w/dark center, long bloom. Self-seeds, undemanding. Rudbeckia 'Herbstonne' 5-8' Single yellow flowers towering on a very vigorous plant

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Red/yellow flowers that resemble a sombrero.

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sun / well drained soil

Sedum album 'Faro Form' (Swedish stonecrop) 1" Forms a compact carpet. Sedum kamtschaticum ellacombianum (yellow stonecrop) 4-6" Easy, mostly evergreen green scalloped leaves groundcover. Yellow flowers July-Sept. Sedum kamtschaticum variegatum (stonecrop) 4-6" Leaves variegated with creamy margins. Yellow flowers July-Sept. Sedum rupestre 'Blue Spruce' 3-4" Low spreading variety, blue green needle like leaves, yellow flowers Sedum spectabile 'Neon' 18-24" Glowing bright pink flowers, succulent green foliage. Sedum spectabile misc. 18-24" Succulent plants with clusters of small, starry flowers, clumping, low maintenance, late summer to fall bloomers. Sedum misc. 3-6" Fast spreading groundcover, small yellow flowers, a great cascading or edging plant. Sedum misc. 3-4" Low spreading variety, light green foliage, rose colored flowers.

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Sempervivum (hen & chicks) TPO

Sempervivum misc. 1- 3"

Silene (catchfly) T

Silene dioica 2'

sun/pt.shade Clusters of cottage pink flowers. Reseeds.

Solidago (goldenrod) T

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sun

Solidago flexicaulis ‘Variegata’ 18"-23" Grow for foliage display of deep green leaves, streaked w/chartreuse & gold. Mid-late summer clusters of golden-yellow flowers.

Stachys (betony) T

sun / well drained soil

Unamed varieties of hen and chicks.

N

sun/pt.shade

Stachys monnieri 'Hummelo' 18-24" Showy dense spikes of rich purple-pink whorls, crinkled foliage. Excellent cut flower. Deer resistant. Needs well-drained soil in winter.

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Stokesia (Stokes' aster) sun L

Stokesia laevis 14" Large blue or white aster-like flowers midsummer through early fall. Very hardy, tolerate light shade.

Teucrium (germander) sun/pt.shade T

Teucrium chamaedrys 12" Very nice evergreen edger with small glossy leaves, lavender lipped flowers. Can be sheared. Good for difficult situations; thrive in heat and poor, rocky soils.

Thalictrum (meadow rue) L L

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Thalictrum aquilegiafolium 4-5' Airy clusters of fluffy lilac flowers early summer, dainty leaves. Thalictrum glaucum (dusty meadow rue) 5' Blue-green foliage, fuzzy yellow flowers in midsummer. Thalictrum rochebrunianum 'Lavender Mist' 6-8' Sprays of delicate, lavender-purple flowers on tall, dark purple stems mid-late summer. Self-supporting. Distinctive green foliage forms nice, low mound.

Tiarella (foamflower) TP

Vernonia gigantea 6'-8' A large perennial with huge fuzzy purple flower heads late summer, attracts butterflies, native.

sun/pt.shade

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Veronica gentianoides 12" Mat forming dark green leaves, shallow cupped pale blue flowers.

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Veronica spicata ssp incana 10” Blue flower spikes in summer, gray basal leaves.

Vinca (periwinkle)

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sun/pt.shade/shade

Vinca (periwinkle) 6- 8" Hardy and easy to grow groundcover for most soils. Dark green leaves with purple/blue flowers in spring.

Viola (violet) F

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Viola laboradorica 4-6" (Labrador violet) Neat little groundcover with dark purple foliage, lavender blue flowers. Not invasive. Viola sororia 'Freckles' 4-6" Bluish gray-white flowers with blue freckles. Evergreen, heart shaped foliage.

Yucca (Adam's needle) T

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sun

Veronica (speedwell)

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pt.shade/shade

Tiarella cordifolia 'Springwood' 12"-15" Blooms profusely in spring with hundreds of white bottlebrush flowers. Dense clumps. Brilliant show of pumpkin orange fall color.

Vernonia (ironweed) F

sun/part shade

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Yucca filamentosa "Hofer Blue' 2.5' Sun loving evergreen; striking desert-like plant. Distinct blue sword-like leaves are stiffly erect, spreading. Tall spikes of creamy white bell-shaped flowers in JulyAugust. Extremely hardy, drought tolerant. Seldom divided.

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Zizia (golden alexander) sun/pt shade F

Zizia aptera 2-3' Heart shaped leaves, tiny yellow flowers, butterfly host plant.

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WOODY (shrubs, trees, vines) SHRUBS T TF L M L M L TP

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Berberis thunbergii ‘Golden Ring’ 3' (barberry) sun/pt.shade Incredible foliage with golden edge that rings dark reddish purple leaves, more pronounced in spring. Small, bell-shaped yellow flowers eventually give way to bright red fruit. (non-invasive variety) Buddleia misc. (butterfly bush) 6-7' sun Lavender.

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Euonymus fortunei (wintercreeper) 12" sun/pt.shade/shade Prostrate evergreen shrub to trail, sprawl as groundcover, or climb. Green & white foiliage. Euonymus japonicus 'Aureovariegatus' (Japanese euonymous) 12" sun/pt.shade/shade Prostrate evergreen shrub, sprawl as groundcover, or climb. Green & white foiliage. Fothergilla gardenii 'Blue Mist' (dwarf fothergilla) 18-36" sun/pt.shade Dwarf, fragrant white bottlebrush flowers early spring, fall color. Slow growing. Hhibiscus syriacus (rose of sharon) 8' sun/pt.shade Upright vase shape, Aug-Sept. blooms. N Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabel' 3-4' sun/pt.shade Snowball type. Ideal landscape plant. Large white globe-shaped flowers June to August. Flowers on new wood. Hydrangea macrophylla 'Big Daddy' 4'-5' sun Glossy thick large leaves, yellow fall color. Flowers N are 12"-14" - pink in alkaline, sky blue in acid soils. Very long bloom duration of 4-6 weeks. Hydrangea macrophylla 'Blue Wave' 4-6' pt.shade Wonderful blue lacecap that blooms on old wood. Vigorous plants produce long lasting lace cap flowers with rich sea blue sterile ring and a violet center of fertile blossoms. Plant in rich, well drained, evenly moist soil. Rich wine fall color. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tarvida’ 8-12' sun/pt.shade Striking, long lasting white flower panicles NL look like white moths dancing around the tree. Can easily be trained into a tree form or kept much smaller by pruning back in spring or early summer. Hydrangea quercifolia (oakleaf) 4'-8' sun/pt.shade Dramatic! Four season interest. Thrives with little attention. Beautiful large leaves turn brilliant red, orange, yellow & burgundy in the fall. Upright N pyramidal 10" long clusters of white flowers; turn pinkish in late summer and tan in autumn. Needs good drainage. Hydrangea serrata 'Beni Gaku' 4'x 4' sun/pt shade Lacecap, flowers start blue, shade through white and rosy pink. Very hardy, no winter dieback, always blooms. Hypericum moserianum 'Tricolor' 12-18" (St. John's wort) (sub-shrub) sun/pt.shade Dark N green leaves edged in shades of pink, red, and cream. Golden 3" yellow flowers on bright red stems mid to late summer. Trim back to 6" in spring. Great in containers, rock gardens, borders. Kerria pleniflora (Easter rose) 4-8' sun/pt.shade Double gold flowers in spring. N Potentilla fruticosa (cinquefoil) 3' sun Compact/bushy, small white flowers, long summer bloomer. Potentilla 'Goldfinger' (cinquefoil) 4' sun Dense shrub with 1/5" golden yellow flowers. Rosa 'Double Knock-Out' 4'x4' sun Carefree landscape rose. Fluorescent 3" double, cherry red blossoms all summer. Deep purple fall foliage coloring. Slightly spicy fragrance.Totally resistant to black spot. Rosa 'Tuscany Superb' 4' sun Heirloom Gallica rose, velvety deep purple blooms, vigorous. Rubus fruticosus 'Thornless Blackberry' 4' sun/pt.shade Semi-upright & thornless, making training and picking very easy. Large fruits w/good color & flavor. Shibataea kumasaca (ruscus bamboo) 4-5' sun/pt.shade A ttractive container bamboo, short broad green leaves, 3' clumper/slow runner. Spirea bulmalda 'Neon Flash' 3' sun/pt.shade Broad mound of dark green leaves w/hint of burgundy. Dazzling electric reddish-pink flowers. Blooms on year old wood. Spirea misc. 2-3' sun/pt.shade Deciduous shrub with white or pink blossoms. Easy growing and colorful. Great in borders. Viburnum plicatum tomentosum (doublefile viburnum) 8-10' sun/pt.shade A landscape standout! Produces masses of white flowers along horizontal branches, with the blossoms seemingly floating on air above the foliage. Fruits are favored by birds. In fall, dark-green leaves change to nice reddish purple. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. Viburnum trilobum 'Bailey Compact' (dwarf American cranberry) 5-6' sun/pt.shade Compact shrub, dark green foliage that turns red in the fall, white flowers, red fruits.

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Acer palmatum misc. (Japanese maple) 15' in 25 years sun/pt.shade Hardy. Good bonsai subject. Abies balsamea (balsam fir) 45-65' sun/pt.shade/shade Everegreen tree with needles and pine cones. Cornus kousa (Chinese dogwood) 25-35' tree sun/pt.shade 2002 Cary Award Winner! A simply marvelous small tree. Covered with starry white flower bracts in June, red raspberry-like berries appear late Aug-Oct. Exfoliating bark at maturity. Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' (fig) 6-8' sun Pot plant. Needs winter protection. picturesque tropical looking tree or shrub with a dramatic spreading habit.

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VINES

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Clematis paniculata (sweet autumn clematis) 20' vine sun/pt shade Very vigorous, easy to grow, 1"white flowers in profusion in late summer. Blooms on new wood. Campsis tagliabuana 'Madame Galen' (honeysuckle creeper) 30' sun/pt.shade Climbs vigorously, dark-green leaves and clusters of brilliant salmon-orange, trumpet-shaped flowers.Tolerates N L a wide range of conditions. Clematis 'Warsaw Nike' aka 'Midnight Showers' 8-12' Deep red-violet 5"-6" flowers w/velvety texture & golden anthers. Ruffled, curled edges. Blooms twice. More tolerant of shady sites and poor N L soils than other varieties. Clematis misc. vine Variety of hybrid varieties, pot luck!

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Hedera misc. (Ivy)

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Variegated leaves. Climbing or prostrate groundcover.

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Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris (climbing hyrandgea) 15' vine pt.shade/shade White lacecap blossoms 6-8" in June. Also use as groundcover or to climb tree. Shaggy bark lends winter interest. Takes a few years to mature enough to bloom; vigorous once established. Lathyrus latifolius (sweet pea) 6'+ sun/pt shade Pink flowers on vine in late summer. Lonicera heckrottii 'Gold Flame' (honeysuckle) -15-20' sun/pt.shade butterflies and/or birds. Long blooming, rose pink with yellow interior.

Attractive to bees,

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