2012HortechCat LR

Grown Earth
Friendly
Grown Earth Friendly using

biological, organic, and
sustainable practices.
The Benefits:
Rapid Establishment
Optimal Survival
Safe to Handle
Easy on the Earth
Climbing Vines
Ferns
Perennials & Ground Covers
Ornamental Grasses
Wholesale Catalog 2012

P.O. Box 533
Spring Lake, MI 49456
Located at:
14109 Cleveland Street
Nunica, MI 49448
(800) 875-1392
(616) 842-1392
Fax: (616) 842-3273
GrownEarthFriendly.com
This catalog is printed on recycled paper with soy-based inks.
Customer Focused
Commitment: We expect to be your supplier as long as you are in business- Today,
Tomorrow, and in the Future!
Responsiveness: We are the most customer responsive ground cover specialist

in the Midwest; solving problems immediately to your level of satisfaction.
Our Focus: The Premium Plants/Grown Earth Friendly brand is available only to
Independent green industry professionals, not mass merchants or box stores.
Adaptable: We change according to your needs.
Expertise & Professionalism

Continual Improvement: We manage for continual improvement; Quality, Services,
Customer Support and Marketing.
Identity: We know our niche- Premium Plants and Steadfast Service, and our staff is
specifically trained to make it a reality!
Internal Sales Staff: Our sales and customer service people work here. They are not
independent brokers. They have a first hand awareness of your plants, and they take great
interest in the future corporate success of you and Hortech.
Industry Support: Our managers regularly give lectures to educate homeowners and
gardeners, or serve on councils such as the Michigan Invasive Plant council, as a means of
safeguarding the future of our industry.
Marketing & Sales Support

Marketing Aids: We offer custom bar coded 4-color locking labels, matching all-weather
posters, banners, P.O.P. displays, and unpriced catalogs.
Custom Pricing: We can apply custom pricing to your plants at the time of shipping.
Sales Training: We provide sales training with our sales training DVD. In addition, we
provide on-site staff training, and merchandising assistance.
Professional Marketing Support: Our staff, many of whom are MCN, regularly
support your sales success through professional writing and public speaking.
Predictable Quality
Consistent Grades: Our plants are gathered and shipped according to stringent size and
grade specifications.
Contemporary Products: Our product line is contemporary but not risky. It consists of
popular time proven favorites and superior new introductions that we have personally tested
in our trial garden.
Special Niche Items: We carry many special plants that help solve unique landscape
problems.
Exceptional Communication
No Surprises: We call you in advance, in the event of expected deviations from normal
patterns of service or quality.
Cell Phones: Our drivers carry cell phones so they can communicate with you in a
timely manner.
Reliable Deliveries
Driver Retention: Our drivers work for us full time so that they can become familiar with
your location, traffic patterns, your personnel, and special needs - allowing for a more productive relationship and a higher level of customer service!
Regular Delivery Day: Deliveries occur on a regularly scheduled day each week,
to help you plan and manage your purchasing and inventory.
Job Site Delivery: We are pleased to deliver right to your job sites!
Sensible Cultural Practices

Biological Methods: Because we grow our plants using biological methods with minimal
chemical input, our plants pose little risk to the environment or you and your staff when
handling. And, because our products are not continually bathed in fertilizers
and pesticides, they adapt and establish quickly into the landscape setting.
Michigan Environmentally Assured Farm

Grown Earth Friendly
2012 UPDATE
Dear Friends,
New For 2012.

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Table of Contents
The Hortech Difference .............................................................................................................................. 2-3
Update.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Terms, Claims, Shipping Charges, and Map to Hortech ...................................................................................... 6
Sales and Customer Service Staff ..................................................................................................................... 7
Grown Earth Friendly ............................................................................................................................... 8-13
History of Hortech and Mission Statement ......................................................................................................14
Containers (photos and sizes) .........................................................................................................................15
Delivery Schedule and Order Deadlines ..........................................................................................................16
Tags ............................................................................................................................................................17
Website .......................................................................................................................................................18
Key to Catalog Symbols.................................................................................................................................19
Climbing Vines ....................................................................................................................... 20-29
Ferns ..................................................................................................................................... 30-39
Perennials & Ground Covers ...................................................................................................40-159

Spacing Chart ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Foot Friendly Ground Covers and Their Uses ............................................................................................................................... 49
Ornamental Grasses ..............................................................................................................161-181

EcoTurf ............................................................................................................................................................................................................166
Index - Common Names..............................................................................................................................182

Index - Scientific Names .............................................................................................................................183
Hardiness Zone Map ...................................................................................................................................184
A Note About Our Environment ..................................................................................................................185
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TERMS OF SALE:
All prices are F.O.B. 14109 Cleveland Drive, Nunica, Michigan. Established
and approved accounts net 30 days from invoice with cash instrument.
Credit card sales are conducted at face value at time of purchase, or with
additional 3% price differential at 30 days, plus any past due time/price
differential. All stock is offered subject to prior sales. All sales are subject
to confirmation from Hortech. All past due accounts are subject to a time/
price differential of 2% per month (24% annual percentage rate).
Shipment of orders may be voided or delayed without liability to the
seller for delay or failure to deliver due to crop failure, drought, inclement weather, strikes, floods, fire, frost, and any other contingency beyond
the control of the seller. This catalog cancels all previous catalogs. Prices
subject to change without notice. Returned check charge of $20.00 applies
to all sales.
PRICES: Prices in this catalog are intended to be valid throughout the
catalog date. Uncertain economic times, however, force us to reserve the
option of an appropriate price change, via surcharge, at any time should
our economy experience above normal inflation rates. Prices are on a
per flat basis or in the case of cell packs, per tray. Two, and five gallon
containers are priced per pot. Minimum purchase one flat per variety.
EARNED VOLUME DISCOUNTS: Earned Volume Discounts
are calculated based upon the previous years purchases of plant material
(exclusive of delivery charges). To qualify for these discounts, the account
must be kept current and free of any outstanding finance charges.
Purchased
Amount Discount
10,000
3%
15,000
4%
20,000
5%
25,000
6%
30,000
7%
35,000
8%
40,000
9%
50,000
10 %
Purchased
Amount Discount
60,000
11 %
75,000
12 %
95,000
13 %
115,000
14 %
135,000
15 %
155,000
16 %
175,000
17 %
200,000
18 %
MAP TO HORTECH:
HORTECH
TAKE SPRING LAKE EXIT #9
GUARANTEE: Nursery stock is offered subject to prior sale, no warranty expressed or implied. Great care is exercised to keep varieties true
to name. Hortech will replace, upon proper proof, any nursery stock that
may prove otherwise, or refund the amount paid, but it is mutually
agreed that Hortech shall at no time be liable for any amount greater than
that paid for the nursery stock in question. Because we have no control
over the plants once they are delivered, survival is not guaranteed.
CLAIMS: All claims must be made in writing within 10 calendar
days of receipt of invoice. All shortages must be noted on the
original shipping invoice. UPS shipments travel at risk to purchaser.
Drivers are not authorized to accept returns. Our product has been
inspected several times prior to shipping, therefore, returns are authorized only in unusual circumstances. Returns must be authorized by
our shipping manager within 5 days of the original delivery. Returns
are subject to a 20% restocking charge.
SHIPPING AND DELIVERY: Shipping is conducted by two
methods, UPS (year round) and truck (April 1st to Dec. 15th). Job site
drops for landscapers can be arranged. Walk in service (Hours 8-12,
1-4:30, M-F, other times by arrangement) is available throughout the
season. Please phone ahead when possible for optimal service.
SHIPPING CHARGES AND ROUTES:
Shipping Via Truck: Delivery charges are expressed on a per flat
basis. (In the case of #2 and #5 gallon-sized containers three, #2
pots = one flat; one, #5 pot = one flat).
Minimum order for truck shipping is 30 flats, 60 flats for Wisconsin
and Cleveland, OH. Smaller quantities accomodated when possible, but
subject to 30 flat equivent drop charge and sufficient truck minimuns.
Late Orders after the order deadline require a minimum of 100 flats
for Grand Rapids and 250 flats for other delivery areas.
Regular routes exist to the following cities (rates per flat are in parentheses):
Michigan: Grand Rapids (1.35), Kalamazoo (1.79), Lansing (1.79),
Saginaw (1.99), Detroit (1.99), Traverse City (1.99).
Illinois: Chicagoland (1.99), Peoria (2.50).
Indiana: Michiana (1.99), South Bend (1.99), Elkhart (1.99), Fort
Wayne (1.99), Indianapolis (2.50).
Ohio: Toledo Area (2.50).
Wisconsin: Milwaukee (2.50).
Fuel Surchages: Surcharges apply as fuel prices dictate.
Other locations: For shipping to other cities or geographic regions
than those listed above, please call for a quotation.
UPS SHIPPING: Shipping by UPS is available for relatively small
orders but is clearly not the preferred method. Not only is UPS shipping expensive as it involves boxing, packing material, special labor,
and freight charges, it limits what and how we can ship. Ferns and
5 gallon containers cannot be shipped by UPS, vines must have the
stakes removed, the grasses must often be pruned to fit in the boxes.
The rates for UPS shipping (including boxing, materials, handling, and
freight charges) are as follows:
Within MI, IN, IL, OH:
Other States:
Flats:
$15.75 per flat
$18.85 per flat
2 gallon: $6.10 each
$ 7.55 each
CONTRACT GROWING: We welcome the opportunity to grow
on contract (varieties or quantities not part of our normal production). All
contracted orders require 50% down payment, and in many cases a minimum of 200 flat equivalents.
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Grown Earth Friendly

Our sales and service staff stands ready
to support you with Steadfast Service.
(Left to right) Zach Feldt, customer pickup; Kyle Kriger, shipping manager;
Richard Sierra, sales representative; Bob Jonaitis, assistant shipping manager;
Drew Edwards, sales representative; Jenn Kopplin, customer service representative
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Drew and Richard demonstrate how Hortechs #1 pot Retail 6-pack puts space
between the plants, which sets off their fat, full, beautiful habits, thus making
them more appealing to retail shoppers.
Chris demonstrates our biologically inoculated growing medium. This new

mix helps protect plants against root borne diseases during cultivation and
after transplanting.
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Richard demonstrates the quality

derived from Earth Friendly
biological growing methods.
Grown
Earth Friendly
Grown
Conventionally
And, these photos show how Earth Friendly Growing methods bring about substantial
benets in plant performance. BOTH OF THESE PLANTS ARE Autumn Fire
Sedum. The one on the right was grown at Hortech using Earth Friendly Growing
methods. The other is showing transplant shock and disease susceptibility.
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Drew is demonstrating a quality at of Walsteinia ternata that was cultured

to be in biological balance through the use of Earth Friendly Growing
methods. He can handle this product without fear of exposure to highly
toxic pesticides, and can sell it with assurance that when it is planted in the
landscape it will establish quickly and maintain good health.
Grown
Earth Friendly
Grown
Conventionally
Plants on the left were cultured conventionally, while Hortechs Grown Earth Friendly plants
are displayed on the right.
When plants are Grown Earth Friendly, the roots are white, brous, and healthy. Plants grown
conventionally can be out of kilter biologically with roots brown and stunted. And, if they
are supported with regular disease suppressive pesticides, they can crash when installed in the
landscape or garden. In comparison, Grown Earth Friendly plants are more likely to remain
healthy and grow vigorously when planted.
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Cam demonstrates Hortechs commitment

to Earth Friendly growing methods. He uses
soil inoculants and benecial predators to
create a biologically balanced environment.
And the proof is shown below.
The Proof is in the Plants

Grown
Earth Friendly
Grown
Conventionally
The photo on the left was taken 9 months after planting conventionally grown Vinca minor
`Bowlesii on 12 inch centers. The photo on the right is Hortechs Grown Earth Friendly Vinca
minor `Bowlesii planted on the same day on 12 inch centers.
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Chris shows off a beautiful clump

forming hardy bamboo, cultured
biologically. This plant is lush and
healthy, ready to become a treasured
addition to someones landscape.
Grown
Earth Friendly
Grown
Conventionally
The at of Euonymus fortunei `Coloratus on the right was grown biologically

using Earth Friendly Growing methods. These plants not only look healthy, they
will grow vigorously once introduced to the landscape.
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Grown
Earth Friendly
Grown
Earth Friendly
Jake Kugler, nephew of Hortechs owner Dave MacKenzie, is quickly learning there is a difference
between conventional plant culture and Earth Friendly biological growing practices. When
asked, which plants do you think are healthiest and will grow the best when transplanted, Jake
responded the ones with the white roots.
All plants on the left (in Jakes right hand) have been Grown Earth Friendly. Plants on the right
were grown conventionally.
DISCLAIMER: The photographic depictions of our Grown Earth Friendly plants, in comparison, were recorded during Spring and Summer of
2010. We were prompted to do this by customers that have told us that Hortech Plants establish better.
This information is not represented to be an exhaustive scientic study, and it does not purport to be representative of the performance of all plants
under all soil and environmental conditions. The plants that were purchased for this study were acquired from various sources considered to be
conventional in their growing practices. That is to say that they make regular use of preventative and eradicative pesticide applications for the
suppression of disease. The names of those growers will not be mentioned by Hortech or its staff members.
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History of
During June of 1983, after graduating from Hope College with a degree in biology, my former
partner and I started Hortech. Initially we propagated shrubs and ground covers, and during the
first few years held full time outside jobs. Most of our production work was conducted during
evenings and weekends, often with the volunteer help of our parents, grandparents, brothers, and
sisters. To say the least, we worked very long hours.
Eventually we phased out of our other jobs and developed a non-seasonal staff. We also discontinued producing shrubs, but added vines, ferns, and grasses, items more closely related to our
niche as a ground cover specialist. In time we earned a reputation for high quality and superior
service and to this day continue to serve the original customers who first put us in business.
Today Hortech is operated as a corporation by 95 seasonal and non-seasonal associates. We own
150 acres and currently use about 40 for actual production. At Hortech we are committed to
providing superior plants and service and are dedicated to the development of our business as it
relates to your specific needs varieties and services as well as quantities. We take a great
deal of pride in our work, but most of all we are proud to have you as our customer.
Thank you for participating in our past and warmest wishes for the future,
David MacKenzie
HORTECH CORPORATE MISSION STATEMENT

As the associates of Hortech we acknowledge and wholeheartedly pledge to carry out our corporate mission, to the best of our individual and
collective abilities.
OUR TWO GREAT ASSETS: Our mission is founded on the knowledge that we have two great assets, our customers and our
colleagues. Each is vital to our success. Accordingly, our most important jobs are diligently serving our customers and working cooperatively with our colleagues.
In order to accomplish this, we realize we must be of clear mind and body. Therefore, we will arrive at work free from the effect of alcohol and
drugs. We will never consume alcohol or drugs during the lunch hour, during break, or at work. Not only is such behavior dangerous and costly, it puts our
business and our customers at risk. We know that if we ignore such behavior, we are responsible as well. For this reason, we will report any such behavior
to our supervisor.
We will always produce the best quality products and supply the best service that we are capable of. We will treat our customers with honesty
and respect and be mindful of their special needs. We will be career minded and strive for success. Likewise, we will help our customers and colleagues to
achieve success.
We will work together as a team and uplift each other through encouragement and consideration. In fairness to our colleagues and our
employer we will not engage in business practices that compete with Hortech. We will never exploit or endanger the health of each other through excessive
hours or responsibilities. Neither will we jeopardize each others career development, job security, compensation, or advancement potential through nepotism.
Our mission is to conduct our business in an environmentally responsible manner. To this end we will use production and cultural methods
that present the least risk of environmental damage, and will recycle all that we can.
Because we know that the success of Hortech affects our personal success, our mission is to maximize the success of Hortech. For this
reason, we will be proactive in our thinking. We will perform our responsibilities on a timely basis, take responsibility for our actions, and continually strive to
improve our business and to become more competent.
At all times, we will maintain an atmosphere of mutual trust. We will administer a system of fair compensation and will be honest, helpful, and
dedicated. We also recognize that sometimes we need guidance. In such cases, we will accept constructive criticism with an open mind, then do our best
to remedy our deficiencies. If a problem arises or we are dissatisfied about anything, we will deal with it in a mature, constructive manner, and will offer a
workable solution. Once a decision is made we will support the decision and work cooperatively to insure its success.
These are the principles that govern our business, in respect to both our customers and colleagues. At all times we will be conscious of them
and do our best to live by them.
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Containers
The perfect
size for
every
need.
1012
1012
21
21
50 cell pack (each 2 inches wide)

with locking tag system
38 cell pack (each 2-1/4 inches wide)

1012
1012
934
21
21
14 4
1
24 cell pack
(each 2 inches wide)
6-Pack
(each 3 inches wide)
3-1/4 inch pot (18/flat)

1012
21
#1 pot (8/flat) 5-1/4 inch square

#1 pot Retail 6-pack for

optimal visual display
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#2 and #5 size containers
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WEEKLY DELIVERY SCHEDULE

AND ORDER DEADLINES
Zone 1 = Order by 5:00 p.m.

Friday for Tuesday delivery, and Wednesday
for Friday Delivery.
OSHKOSH
MADISON

Monday for Wednesday delivery.
MILWAUKEE
ROCKFORD
ANN

Tuesday for Thursday delivery,
BEND
.
A
Zone 4 = Other locations: flexible
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BIG Bar Coded Locking Tags: Every flat contains custom locking, bar coded tags.
Valuable HOW TO info on back.

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GROWNEARTHFRIENDLY.COM
Find Everything You Need
From our home page, you can browse
alphabetically by each variety, as well
as access information on maintenance,
design, and quantities needed.
Plant
Selection Wizard
Helps make selecting the
right plant easy! Sort by
color, height, light
conditions, soil conditions,
textures, and tolerances.
Jump to Plant
Dont want to browse? Just jump to the details of the plant you
are looking for. Dont know the botanical name? No problem.
Common names are listed by variety as well.
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KEY TO CATALOG SYMBOLS

Flowers attractive to hummingbirds.
BLOOMING TIME
Blooming Time
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming times are approximate and typical.
They may vary depending upon weather and

specific climate and microclimate.
Flowers attractive to butterflies.
LIGHT CONDITIONS
Deer do not seem to relish this plant and seldom eat it. When extremely hungry, however,
deer will eat about anything.
NOTE: The light conditions reported in this catalog represent

what we believe to be the best information available
(obtained from experience, literature, and anecdotal
information). Your particular experience may be
affected by humidity, wind, surrounding hardscape
features, microclimate, soil type and moisture, and other
environmental conditions. Use the information in this
catalog as a general guideline, but realize that
recommending light conditions is not an exact science.
Individual experience may vary.
Foot Friendly plants tolerate a fair amount of

foot traffic.
In addition to conventional uses, these plants

are good for seasonal effect in decorative containers for patio and other hardscape decoration. NOTE: Most plants, although perennial
when planted in the ground, will not survive
winter in a container.
Full sun. Locations receiving full sun are

exposed to direct, unshaded sunlight for at
least six hours per day.
Light shade. Light shade areas are
exposed to partially filtered sun. Typically,
the filter is an open-canopied or upright
growing tree, such as a honey locust, serviceberry, or birch. Usually such sites
receive a few hours of direct sun during
some part of the day.
Recommended for rooftop planting. Green

roofs are common in Europe and are becoming more common in the United States.
Great cutting plants providing flowers for live

(sometimes dried) floral arrangements.
These plants are relatively drought

resistant and require minimal irrigation
once established.
Moderate shade. Locations in moderate

shade receive little direct sunlight as might
be the case with a large deciduous tree like
an oak or maple. Dappled and reflected
sunlight composes the bulk of the available
light.
Relatively Salt Tolerant. These plants are good

for planting along aroadways exposed to win
tertime salt.
Suitable for moist soils.

Dense shade. Sites in heavy shade receive
almost no direct sunlight. Nearly all the
light available is reflected light, such as at
the base of a north-facing wall or below
dense evergreen trees and shrubs.
S
n a t i v e
species
The term, Native Species is applied to species

that are known to have inhabited North
America at the time of European settlement.
Most of these plants inhabited the Great Lakes
states prior to European settlement as well.
The term native cultivar is applied to cultivars
derived from a native species. Native Hybrid
refers to plants dervived from Native Parents.
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Climbing Vines
Vines are unique for their flexible stems which
make them useful for sprawling, trailing, and training in a multitude of directions. Without support,
many vines make good ground covers. And, with
support, they grow upright and thus take up little
ground space. At the same time they introduce an
interesting vertical dimension to the landscape. This
is especially important in todays smaller landscapes
where often the only direction to go is up. But vines
do more than just cling and grow upward, and they
have a great deal to offer in the way of ornamental
appeal.
Vines offer a broad array of floral and foliar interest.
Wisterias provide excellent color and a very classic
Hedera helix - English Ivy
look with their pendant trains of fragrant flowers.
But they also offer vibrant green fernlike deeply
compound leaves. The trumpet vines (Campsis species) have large tubular flowers that appeal to hummingbirdsas do those of honeysuckles which range from white to pink to yellow and often are pleasantly fragrant. Honeysuckle leaves, by the way, range from yellow to green to purple. On the small end of
the spectrum are the flowers of Boston ivies and Virginia creeper with their tiny green nearly invisible flowers. Such vines as these
compensate for their tiny flowers with magnificent showy leaves that turn bright red or yellow during fall.
Some vines even produce interesting fruit. That of Boston ivy (Parthenocissus) is grapelike and persists through winter. The fruit
of Akebia is colorful, large, and exotic, and that of trumpetvine resembles a miniature banana.
Vines as Ground Covers:
Vines as Screens:
Vines that work well as ground covers tend to grow rapidly

and fill in to make a dense weed-impenetrable blanket. Halls
Prolific honeysuckle is a popular ground covering vine, and
English ivy and purple wintercreeper are so popular as ground
covers that they are often overlooked as climbers.
Vines as Accents:
Used as accent plants, climbing
vines help draw ones attention to
other plants as well as such objects
as trellises, pillars, railings, light
poles, chimneys, or other attractive
ornamental features. For the purpose of accent, one or two plants
are usually sufficient. The specific
variety should be selected so as to
contrast through foliage color
and texture, or flowers, with the
feature that is being accented.
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Vines are wonderful for

ornamental screening
or concealment and
there is a vine that will
screen most anything.
When using vines in
this manner it is important to choose one with
the proper growth
characteristic so that it
will effectively attach
itself. It is also important to use a vine with
the proper texture and
leaf size to match the
object being screened.
Textures will vary
according to the size
and shape of the leaf.
There is a broad range
of leaf sizes available.
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Vines are exceptional for adding

color and textural interest to drab
walls and harsh looking fences.
They are also fantastic for dressing
up the trunks of coarse barked
trees and for draping over the
edges of retaining walls and planter boxes.
Controlling Weeds in Vine Plantings:

Follow the directions in the ground cover section of this catalog.
Fertilizing Vines:
Most vines are moderate feeders and should be fertilized in similar manner as ground covers (see ground cover section).
Attracting Hummingbirds and Butterflies:

Vines with tubular flowers like honeysuckles and trumpet vines are
magnets to hummingbirds. Others,
such as climbing hydrangea, are good
for butterfly gardening.
Parthenocissus quinquifolia
Methods of Attachment:
Twining Vines: Twiners have

stems that circle around other
plants or objects to gain their
support. These vines are good to
use on chainlink fences, light
poles, and trellises. They wont
wrap around a large tree but they
can overrun small trees and
shrubs so be sure to use them in
areas away from such plants.
Clinging Vines: Clinging vines

attach themselves by aerial rootlets or adhesive disks and are
great for attaching to flat surfaces.
Those with aerial rootlets need a
coarse surface to cling to, such as brick or coarse textured bark.
They are good for use with large trees and brick walls and chimneys. Those with adhesive discs will attach to smooth (as well as
coarse textured) surfaces and will climb just about anything.
Maintaining Vines:
The maintenance of vines varies with the variety, its growth rate,
and where it is planted. Ground covering vines usually need a
simple trimming back once or twice a year to keep them in
bounds. Those grown against a wall may need annual pruning to
keep them away from windows and eave-troughs. And climbers
growing on fences may go for several years without pruning.
Planting, Spacing, and Watering:

Similar to ground covers. Please refer to the ground cover section of this catalog.
Akebia quinata Fruitful Combo

makes a nice accent as well as a large scale screen.
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Climbing Vines
Vines For Decorating Walls, Fences, and Tree Trunks:
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Do Vines Damage Buildings?

Climbing Vines
Ever wonder if vines damage buildings? You are not alone

as this is a subject of frequent debate.
The answer, according to experts who have studied centuryold North American and European buildings, is no. What
damage vines do cause is typically limited to fixtures such as
downspouts, painted woodwork, and roof tiles damage
which would be avoided with timely pruning.
Rather than cause damage, these researchers found that a
covering of vines reduces temperature fluctuations of brick
walls (because of insulating and wind-breaking qualities),
and thus reduces thermal contraction and expansion that can
cause cracks in the underlying masonary.
Vine covered walls tend to be cooler during the day and
warmer at night and therefore help to save energy. A dense
cover of Hedera helix (English Ivy) is said to bring about a
33 percent increase in R-value to poorly insulated walls and
a 10 percent increase to those that are well insulated.
Evergreen
Fall Bloom
Summer Bloom
Spring Bloom
Salt Tolerant
Tolerates Sandy Soil
Moisture Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Tolerates Foot Traffic
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Controls Erosion
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Small Area
Moderate Area
Dense Shade
Large Area
Moderate Shade
Abbreviations: X = Applicable to this plant

P = Partially applicable to this plant
Light Shade
VINE SELECTION
CHART
Full Sun
Parthenocissus tricuspidata - Boston Ivy
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Akebia quinata
twining
Aristolochia macrophylla
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Summer
Fall
Aristolochia macrophylla (a-ris-toe-low-kee-a mak-row-fil-a) a.k.a. A. durior.

(Dutchmans Pipe)............................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
20'-30'; full sun to moderate shade. Simply extraordinary, Dutchmans pipe carries its massive heart shaped, rich green
foliage in overlapping fashion--making it the perfect screen. A twiner, Dutchmans pipe will cover chain link fences,
climb poles, or decorate trellises. It is especially good against coarse bark, brick or block, and natural rough cut wood
surfaces. While curious in bloom, with purple and yellowish brown pipe-shaped springborne flowers, its flowers are
borne underneath the foliage. For this reason, if the flowers are to be appreciated, the plant must be carefully sited. An
archway may be the best support from this standpoint as one can walk through and view the back side of the foliage,
and therefore the flowers. Otherwise, one can simply lift up the foliage during spring to view them. The pendant fruit,
when formed, is also interesting. Size: #2 pot TRELLIS Spacing: 21/2'-3'
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Campsis radicans (kamp-sis rad-i-kanz)

(Trumpetvine) .................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
Climbing to 30'; full sun to light shade. A rapid grower, trumpetvine can be used to sprawl over the top of retaining
walls or old stumps, or to cover a chain link fence. Its medium green deciduous, compound foliage is arranged in
opposite manner, and serves as a splendid backdrop to the flamboyant floral array of orange-tubed, scarlet petalled,
hummingbird-attracting trumpets of July, August, and September. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) TRELLIS Spacing: 21/2'-3'
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Campsis radicans Flava (kamp-sis rad-i-kanz flay-va)

(Yellow Trumpetvine) ................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
Climbing to 30'; full sun to light shade. Similar to the species, this cultivar varies in that its summerborne flowers are a
cheery yellow. Flava is a strong grower, very hardy, and does a nice job of adorning poles and trellises.
Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) TRELLIS Spacing: 21/2'-3'
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Campsis radicans Minnesota Red (kamp-sis rad-i-kanz)

(`Minnesota Red Trumpetvine) ................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
Climbing to 30'; full sun to light shade. An impressive cultivar, `Minnesota Red boasts rich velvety red hummingbird
attracting trumpets throughout the summer months. These are enhanced even more by the outstanding foliage of this
cultivar. Much deeper green than that of the species, the leaves of `Minnesota Red make a superb backdrop to its
extraordinary flowers. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) TRELLIS Spacing: 21/2'-3'
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Akebia quinata (a-kee-bee-a kwi-nay-ta)

(Fiveleaf Akebia) ...............................................................................................................................................................................Zone 4
20'-40' with support, 6" as a ground cover; full sun to moderate shade. Fiveleaf Akebia blooms in spring and when cross
pollinated can give magnificently showy, colorful, bratwurst sized late season fruit. Durable and disease-free, fiveleaf
akebia is an exceptionally attractive climber. A twiner, fiveleaf akebia grows well on a trellis or chain-link fence and
unsupported, it is useful as an erosion controlling ground cover. Fiveleaf akebia tolerates considerable drought, thrives
in any type of well drained soil, and is very dependable.
Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) TRELLIS Spacing: 11/2'-2'
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Climbing Vines C
(Male and Female American Bittersweet) .................................................................................................................................. Zone 3

20'-30'; full sun to light shade. `Diana is a fruiting (female) clone of American Bittersweet; `Hercules is the male pollinator. The combination will yield loads of beautiful bicolor orange and yellow fruit during fall, from tiny green flowers
in spring.. The fruit is not only colorful, but attractive to songbirds, and is useful in dried flower arrangements. This
fruitful combo is clothed in vibrant green, rounded, deciduous foliage that turns a pleasing golden yellow in fall. Super
hardy and climbing by twining, it is great for covering poles, lattice, wire supports, and screens. While the growth rate
is moderate to fast, it is still quite easy to control. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) TRELLIS Spacing: 11/2'-2'
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Clematis x `Dr Ruppel (klem-a-tis)

(`Dr Ruppel Clematis) ..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
10-12; full sun to light shade. `Dr Ruppel is a time proven classic with high customer recognition and great point of
purchase appeal. It is also a fantastic landscape plant and can be counted upon for good vigor and reliable flower production. `Dr. Ruppel flowers during May and June, and often again in September. Great on a trellis, pole, or wire, it is also
excellent in combination with other Clematis such as `Hagley Hybrid or `Guernsey Cream for unique floral interest.
Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) TRELLIS Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Clematis x Èlsa Spath (klem-a-tis)

(Èlsa Spath Clematis) ...................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
10'-12'; full sun to light shade. Among the best blue flowered clematis, Èlsa Spath displays marvelous deep lavender
flowers of overlapping petals which give it a double flowered appearance. Èlsa Spath blooms during June, then repeats
during September, for late season interest. It is fantastic as an accent on trellis or pole, and combines beautifully with
other clematis varieties of complimentary flower color.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Clematis x `Guernsey Cream (klem-a-tis)

(`Guernsey Cream Clematis).......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
10'-12'; full sun to light shade. `Guernsey Cream is simply outstanding. It quickly reaches 10 feet tall, resists winter cold
and summer heat, and flowers like crazy. Blooming peaks in late May with plants smothered in creamy white flowers,
but persists until August. It is a plant that easily stands on its own as a specimen or accent, but can also be combined with
clematis of complimentary flower color. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) TRELLIS Spacing: 11/2'-2'
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Clematis x `Jackmanii (klem-a-tis)

(Jackmans Clematis)......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
8'-12'; full sun to light shade. Jackmans Clematis is perhaps the most popular of all large flowered hybrid clematis. It is
probably the most prolific blooming of the purple flowered clematis and from summer to fall is graced with a tremendous quantity of deep purple, 5-7 inch wide 5-petaled flowers. Like other selections, `Jackmanii is excellent by itself
but happily coexists with other cultivars of complimentary flower color.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Spring
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Fall
Clematis x `Nelly Moser (klem-a-tis)

(`Nelly Moser Clematis) .................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
8'-12'; full sun to moderate shade. Tolerating more shade than most other cultivars, `Nelly Moser is a popular classic clematis with lovely bicolor, 5-6 inch wide flowers of pale pink with dark red bar down the
middle of each petal. `Nelly Moser is long blooming, and flowers during May, June, August, and September.
While beautiful on its own, it is also lovely when planted with other clematis of complimentary flower color.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Clematis x `Guernsey Cream is

very florific and at times the pure white
flowers can obscure the foliage.
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Clematis maximowcziana (klem-a-tis maks-i-moe-witz-ee-aye-na)

(Sweet Autumn Clematis)............................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
1'-2' as a ground cover, climbing to 30' if given support; full sun to light shade. This is one of the fastest growing, most
easily cultured and heaviest flowering of any vine hardy to the Midwest. As a climber, it is tenacious and will ascend
quickly by tendril-like petioles, but its merits as a ground cover should not be overlooked. As such, it will easily spread
10 feet per year and forms a weed impenetrable mat. This would lead one to consider it for use in covering steep banks,
but it does not root as it spreads, and therefore is best used only on gently sloping banks and level terrain. Tolerance to
drought, heat, and reflected light is exceptional and the display of fragrant white flowers in September and October is
astounding. Prune early to mid spring.
Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) TRELLIS
Spacing: 21/2'-3'
Size: #2 pot TRELLIS
Spacing: 21/2-3
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Clematis x `Niobe (klem-a-tis)
Climbing Vines C
(`Niobe Clematis) .............................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5

10'-12'; full sun to light shade. Niobe is a time proven, reliable cultivar with deep ruby-red, pointed petals during June,
August, and September. Each flower reaches 5-6 inches across and is centered with decorative gold colored anthers.
Niobe is a classic selection, and its richly colored flowers contrast well with the contrasting white of Clematis x
`Guernsey Cream. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) TRELLIS Spacing: 11/2'-2'
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Clematis `Ramona (klem-a-tis)

(`Ramona Clematis) .......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
8'-12'; full sun to light shade. `Ramona is an extremely popular time-proven selection known for huge 5-8 inch wide
soft lavender-blue flowers with dark red contrasting anthers. It blooms mid season, then reblooms later. It is exquisite,
florific, and strong growing. `Ramona is a true all star must have selection. It is excellent by itself and happily coexists
with other cultivars of complimentary flower color.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Clematis x `The President (klem-a-tis)

(`The President Clematis) ............................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
8-12; full sun to light shade. Another classic clematis, `The President is a time proven performer that bears 7 to 8
inch wide, deep purple flowers continually during June to September. `The President is rich and strong appearing, but
also grows in complimentary fashion with cultivars of bright white, pink, or lavender flowers.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Clematis virginiana (klem-a-tis ver-jin-ee-aye-na)

(Virgins Bower) NATIVE SPECIES............................................................................................................... Zone 5
Climbing 15-20; full sun to light shade. Native to eastern North America, Virgins Bower is an attractive
strong growing native vine clothed in 5-parted, medium green, oval shaped foliage. A good bloomer,
`Virgins Bower flowers mid summer to fall with many pleasantly fragrant, creamy white, inch-wide
flowers. Once flowering is finished, attractive silvery seedheads persist for another month.
Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) STAKED Spacing: 11/2-2
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Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hydrangea anomala Mirranda (hi-dran-je-a a-nom-a-la)

(Mirranda Climbing Hydrangea)................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
20'-30'; light to moderate shade. The first variegated climbing hydrangea, Mirranda is a lovely selection with shiny
deep green foliage decorated with a bright yellow irregular edge. Clinging by rootlike holdfasts to coarse textured bark
and brick, Mirranda is a fabulous accent plant, and during summer produces white-bracted, fragrant flowers. Expected
to become a garden classic, Mirranda is still relatively new and rare. This is due somewhat to its initial slow growing
nature. Mirranda, like the parent species, takes a couple of seasons to become established. Thereafter, it grows at a nice
rate, not too slow and not to fast. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) TRELLIS Spacing: 2'-21/2'
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Lonicera x heckrottii (lo-nis-er-a hek-rot-ee-eye)

(Goldflame Honeysuckle) .............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
Twining to 12''; as a ground cover 1'-2'; full sun to light shade. An outstanding low sprawling vine that will climb with
encouragement, goldflame honeysuckle is also exceptional as a ground cover when unsupported. Bright carmine flower
buds open to yellow and are very pleasantly fragrant from mid-spring through late summer. Attractive to hummingbirds.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Lonicera Mandarin (lo-nis-er-a) Plant Patent 11,083

(Mandarin Honeysuckle) ...............................................................................................................................................................Zone 3
Twining 15'-20'; full sun to light shade. New from the breeding program at the University of British Columbia,
Mandarin boasts massive clusters of pleasantly fragrant late-springborne hummingbird attracting flowers of bright
orange with yellow centers. Its foliage, also, is exquisite. First coppery-brown then dark green, it is rounded, leathery,
and provides a lovely foil as it twines on trellis or chain link. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) TRELLIS Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Lonicera sempervirens `Major Wheeler (lo-nis-er-a sem-per-vi-rens)

(`Major Wheeler Honeysuckle) .................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
3-8; full sun to light shade. `Major Wheeler is a real breakthrough plant. A descendent of a fine native species, it differs
with exceptional growth and floral characteristics. Its blue green evergreen foliage, tends to stay clean as it resists mildew,
much unlike the parent species. It also makes a fine backdrop to the deep scarlet, tube shaped, hummingbird attracting
flowers that it bears in great quantity from late spring through mid summer. `Major Wheeler is a plant of extreme flower
power, and it can be combined with other honeysuckles or vines of different flower color or bloom season.
Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) TRELLIS Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Parthenocissus quinquifolia (par-then-oh-sis-us kwin-kwe-foe-lee-a)

(Virginia Creeper) NATIVE SPECIES ....................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
Climbing 40'-50', as a ground cover 4-8; full sun to moderate shade. Clinging by tendrils, this lovely native will climb
coarse barked trees (doing them no harm) or cover large slopes as a ground cover. Chief among its attributes is its excellent red early fall color display. A summer bloomer, its flowers are tiny yellow and ornamentally insignificant. However,
the deep blue grapelike fruit they bear during autumn is attractive and an important food source for numerous songbirds.
Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) TRELLIS Spacing: 2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris (hi-dran-je-a a-nom-a-la pet-i-oh-lay-ris)

(Climbing Hydrangea) ..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
Climbing 30'-50'; full sun to moderate shade. Although slow to start, after a season or two to become established, climbing hydrangea gains considerable steam and becomes rather assertive, often putting on a foot or more of growth in a
single season. With root-like holdfasts and semi-twining habit, it will cling to either trees, bricks, or fencing. Climbing
hydrangea serves well for screening but can also be used as an accent or specimen plant, or when unsupported, as a
ground cover. Its deciduous rounded foliage is lush dark green, the perfect backdrop to its gigantic 6 to 10 inch wide
white flower clusters which burst into bloom during the months of June and July.
Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) TRELLIS Spacing: 2'-3'
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Parthenocissus tricuspidata (par-then-oh-sis-us try-kus-pi-day-ta)
Climbing Vines P
(Boston Ivy) ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5

Climbing to 60'; full sun to moderate shade. One of the most popular of all climbing vines, Boston ivy received its common name for its usefulness in covering brick walls in the New England area. It is the same vine which inspired the term
Ivy League school, as many buildings in the distinguished eastern schools are covered with this plant. Boston ivy clings
to nearly any rough surface by means of discettes borne from the ends of tendrilous holdfasts. Its rather coarse textured
deciduous foliage is shiny green throughout the growing season. In fall it colors up nicely with striking hues of yellow,
gold, and scarlet. Summerborne flowers are tiny and usually go unnoticed but the fruit which follows is dark blue, grapelike, and persists well into winter. By spring the fruit has usually disappeared, having eagerly been consumed by numerous
species of songbirds. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) TRELLIS Spacing: 2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Polygonum aubertii (poe-lig-oh-num awe-ber-tee-eye)

(Silver-fleece Vine) .......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
Twining 15'-30'; full sun to moderate shade. This assertive twining vine has alternate, shiny bright green, deciduous
foliage. Its billowy masses of fragrant white flowers cover the plant from summer to late autumn and in fall its leaves
pick up hues of purple. Excellent for planting along chain link fences and upon trellises.
Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) STAKED Spacing: 21/2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Wisteria frutescens Amethyst Falls (wis-tee-re-a fru-tes-enz)

(Amethyst Falls American Wisteria) .......................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
15'-25'; full sun to light shade. Theres no waiting for Amethyst Falls to flower! Unlike other types, Amethyst Falls
typically blooms after its first season in the ground (often blooming within the container). This is nice for impatient
gardeners who will enjoy its 4 to 6 inch long racemes of beautiful lavender-blue fragrant summerborne flowers. The
compound foliage of Amethyst Falls is also attractive. Colored mid green, it is gray blue underneath and quite attractive
spring through fall. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) STAKED Spacing: 21/2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Parthenocissus tricuspidata,
Boston Ivy will cling to smooth
surfaces better than any other vine,
and brings glorious fall color.
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Parthenocissus tricuspidata climbs relatively fast and

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Ferns
Osmunda claytoniana, Interrupted Fern, is unique for its
fertile leaflets which leave a distinctive gap or interruption when
they dry up and fall off. By all accounts it is stately, rugged, and very
adaptable to various moisture levels.
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Ferns
Among the first plants to inhabit the earth, ferns produce
spores instead of seed and do not flower. Despite the lack
of flowers, ferns are among the most versatile and attractive
of plants. There are ferns that grow in sun as well as shade
and water as well as dry sand. Not only do they range from
small to large (a few inches to several feet), and deciduous
to evergreen, they come in an array of colors. There are
ferns with yellowish-, lime- and deep-green leaves, as well
as copper even those that are variegated silvery, green,
gray, and burgundy.
Ferns
Fern leaves or fronds are usually many-segmented

(compound) with a feathery appearance. But species and
varieties exist that are nonsegmented (simple), crisped
(frilled), succulent, and even beadlike.
In most cases ferns bear their spores in tiny dotlike
structures (sori) attached to the bottom of the leaves. In
other cases they are borne in beadlike segments carried
either above the foliage or upon separate stalksin which
case they may be as ornamental as the nonspore-bearing
leaves, as is the case with cinnamon fern (Osmunda
cinnamomea) which is so named for the magnificent
cinnamon-brown spore-bearing stalks.
How Ferns Grow:
Some ferns grow in clump forming fashion in which they
form round hummocks or mounds, with leaves originating
from the center or outside edge of the mound. On the
other hand there are ferns that spread to form thick
colonies. These types spread by underground stems called
rhizomes which send up shoots as they spread.
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Ferns for Accent:
Ferns as Companion Plants:
Like many perennials,

ferns can be used for
accent, to draw ones
attention to other
plants and landscape
features. For the purpose of accenting, it is
wise to use one to five
plants in conjunction
with a boulder, bench, shrub, or tree trunk of contrasting
color or texture. Ferns also look superb lining the edge of
a wooded path or shady courtyard or patio.
Ferns make wonderful companion plants to other ferns,

Ajuga, Astilbe, Bergenia, barren strawberry, black lily-turf,
European ginger, Galium,
Geranium, Heuchera, hostasespecially blue leaved
and variegated forms,
Lamium, sedges, wintergreen,
and wildflowers.
Ferns as Container Plants:
Ferns as Ground Covers:
Ferns make luxurious container

plants. Some of the more
hardy varieties may survive
the winter in a container, and
even if they dont, the cost of
replacement is minimal. Ferns
in containers, combine nicely
with such ground covers as
Ajuga, Lamiastrum, Lamium,
Lysimachia, Ophiopogon,
Ranunculus, Veronica, Vinca,
and Carex selections.
Ferns
Ferns can be used to cover the

ground just as vines, grasses,
and other types of ground covers. Clump forming ferns may
be planted close enough
together that they cover the
ground and exclude weeds.
Those that spread to form colonies are best planted in moderate to large scale thickets
and contribute a soft graceful
texture to the landscape.
Controlling Weeds in Fern Plantings:
Similar to ground covers. Please refer to the ground cover

section of this brochure.
Ferns are sensitive to herbicides and thus weed control

should be accomplished by any nonchemical means outlined in the ground cover section of this brochure.
Maintaining Ferns:
Ferns seldom need any maintenance. Occasionally the
wintergreen types may look better if some of their older
leaves are trimmed off as they become tattered. The
deciduous types need no such care and their leaves need
not be removed as they die back each fall. Better to let
them rot, so that their nutrients may be returned to the
soil.
Fertilizing Ferns:
Most ferns are damaged when treated with low quality
inorganic chemical fertilizers. On the other hand, they
respond well to an early spring application of slow release
fertilizer or a fall topdressing with leafmold.
Receiving Ferns:
UPON RECEIPT, FERNS SHOULD BE PLACED IN A COOL, SHADY, WIND SHELTERED LOCATION. IF PLACED IN A HOT, SUNNY LOCATION, FOLIAGE WILL SOON DESSICATE AND
BECOME DISCOLORED BY NECROSIS. FERNS CAN NOT BE SHIPPED BY UPS.
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Adiantum pedatum (ad-ee-an-tum pe-day-tum)

(Maidenhair Fern) ........................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
1-2; light to dense shade. Among the most graceful of ferns, maidenhair is a prize for cool woodland settings. Its deciduous leaves are soft textured, colored bluish green, and uniquely arranged in the shape of horseshoes. Carried horizontally
atop wiry ebony stems, the foliage contributes a delicate soft texture to the landscape. Maidenhair fern is best in moist
acidic organically rich soils performing well on shaded slopes as a ground cover and along woodland trials as an edging
or in combination with wildflowers, hostas, variegated Solomons seal, and of course other ferns.
Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Adiantum venustum var. himalayense (ad-ee-an-tum ven-us-tum)

(Himalayan Maidenhair Fern) ......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
8-12; light to dense shade. An easy growing fern from the Mountains of China, Himalayan maidenhair is one of the
all time great ferns for the temperate climate shade garden. It is a slow creeper with lovely lacy fine textured manysegmented fronds carried upon wiry thin, shiny black stems. Himalayan maidenhair can be used for ground cover,
accent, and looks great cascading over rock ledges. It goes well with hostas, Heuchera, Tiarella, Cimicifuga, astilbes, and
sedges. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Athyrium angustum forma rubellum Lady in Red (a-thee-ree-um an-gus-tum

rew-bel-um)
(Lady in Red Lady Fern) ............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
2-2 1/2; light to dense shade. Lady in Red is one of the very most spectacular, most significant, and most exciting fern
selections ever made. Lady in Red is noteworthy for its shiny brilliant burgundy-red leaf stalks which are visible
from a long distance and offer exceptional contrast against the crisp green, lacy textured leaflets which they carry. Lady
in Red is a superior specimen fern and high contrast companion to other ferns, variegated hostas, sedges, pulmonarias,
variegated Solomons seal, epimediums, and countless ground covers, perennials, and wildflowers.
Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Athyrium x Branford Beauty (a-thee-ree-um)

(Branford Beauty Lady Fern) ...................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
1 1/2-2; light to dense shade. Of hybrid origin, Branford Beauty was developed by crossing Japanese painted fern
and lady fern. The resulting plant is a beautiful selection with the leaf color of Japanese painted fern combined with the
more upright habit of the lady fern. Quick to mature but slow spreading, Branford Beauty is an excellent choice for
mass planting, ground cover, edging, and accent planting. It is carefree, disease resistant and easy to grow. Companions
include such ferns as robust male fern and thick stemmed wood fern as well as hostas, wildflowers, sedges, and many
other shade tolerant ground covers and perennials. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Athyrium filix-femina (a-thee-ree-um fee-liks-fem-i-na)

(Lady Fern) ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
1 1/2-2 1/2; light to dense shade. A very adaptable deciduous fern that will grow in open or dense canopied woodland
sites. Tolerant to dry soils, this medium green deciduous fern is characterized by a lush, relatively fine textured appearance. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Size: #2 pot
Spacing: 11/2-2
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Athyrium filix-femina Frizelliae (a-thee-ree-um fee-liks fem-i-na)

(Tatting Fern) ................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
10-14; light to dense shade. Frizelliae or tatting fern is really unusual...with thin leafstalks surrounded at even intervals
by frilly round leaflets (pinnae) that seem to whorl about the leafstalk. At times Frizelliae will send out broad based
fronds like those of typical lady fern that should be removed, but the incidence of this is lessened when plants originate
from tissue culture, which is the case with these. Frizelliae is excellent as a specimen, edging, or small-container plant
and makes a nice companion to other ferns, shade loving ground covers, perennials, and woodland wildflowers.
Athyrium filix-femina `Minutissima (a-thee-ree-um fee-liks-fem-i-na)

(Dwarf Lady Fern) .......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
15-18; light to dense shade. Dwarf lady fern is unique for its dwarf habit, considerably shorter and more compact
than regular lady fern. It is dainty, ideal for borders, pots, and rock gardens, and is clothed in lacy light to mid green
deciduous foliage. While shorter than regular lady fern, it establishes rapidly, develops into robust clumps, and displays
great cold hardiness. Companions are numerous and include sedges, other ferns, Heuchera, Tiarella, hostas, crested iris,
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Athyrium Ghost (a-thee-ree-um)

(Ghost Lady Fern) .......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
1 1/2-2 1/2; light to dense shade. The qualities that make for a popular fern are strong performance and attractive
appearance. Ghost rates high in both these categories; it grows and displays well, and is durable and long lived in the
landscape. Whats more, it is unique in appearanceleaves ghostly silver-gray (like Japanese painted fern without the
burgundy) forming a neat semiupright habit. Effective enmasse as a ground cover, alone or in small groups for specimen
or accent, Ghost combines nicely with other ferns, wild-flowers, hostas, astilbes, black lily turf, barren strawberry, and
countless other ground covers and perennials. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Athyrium nipponicum Pictum (a-thee-ree-um ni-pon-i-kum)

(Japanese Painted Fern) .................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
12- 18; light to dense shade. Even the most demanding gardener will appreciate the uniqueness of this colorful Asian
exotic. Once you see how lovely the bluish gray and maroon flushed fronds appear when elevated upon deep wine
colored petioles, you will find a home for this fern in every landscape. Combines particularly well with hostas and
Japanese maples (especially green leaved selections). 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Athyrium otophorum (a-thee-ree-um oh-toe-fore-um)

(English Painted Fern) ..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
12-18; light to dense shade. Popularized in English gardening, this native to Japan and China is drought tolerant and
durable. And with frosty gray-green fronds striped burgundy in youth, English painted fern is among the most colorful
of ferns. Each frond, shaped like a triangle, is flattened and thick in substance, almost plasticlike to the touch.
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Dryopteris affinis (dry-op-ter-is a-fey-nis or af-i-nis)

(Golden-scaled Male Fern)............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
2-3; light to dense shade. Impressive and stately, each spring D. affinis sends up tender light green fiddleheads from the
center of its broad crown. A month later they develop into distinctly lance shaped, leathery, deep green stately fronds.
Golden scaled male fern takes its common name for the shaggy covering of golden-brown furry scales that cover its leaf
stalks. Easily cultivated, it is clump-forming, semiwintergreen, hails from Europe and Asia, and is an excellent companion
to other clump forming ferns, variegated hostas, Epimediums, and Ligularia. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-21/2
Dryopteris affinis Angustata Crispa (dry-op-ter-is a-fey-nis or af-i-nis)

(Narrow Crested Fern) .................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
12-16; light to dense shade. Narrow crested fern is unusual for its neat, tidy, vase shaped habit. Looking like a bouquet
of frilly green foliage, narrow crested fern is pleasing to the eye and a marvelous choice for edging and companion
planting. Some of its best companions are smaller plants like Dicentra King of Hearts, Evergold sedge, Heucheras,
Leptinella, and Viola Silver Cloak. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-18
Dryopteris affinis `Stableri (dry-op-ter-is a-fey-nis or af-i-nis)

(Stablers Golden-scaled Male Fern) ............................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
2-3; light to dense shade. `Stableri is a distinctly robust highly architectural selection with deep green leaves oriented
in symmetrical manner. `Stableri is hardy and makes an exceptional ground cover when planted on a large scale. Of
course, it is fantastic as a specimen, edging, accent, or companion plant, and is at home in any shady landscape where the
soil remains moist throughout the year. Companions include hostas, Epimedium, Ligularia, sedges, Cimicifuga, bleeding
heart and other ferns. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Dryopteris affinis The King (dry-op-ter-is a-fey-nis or af-i-nis)

(The King Golden Scaled Male Fern) ....................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
1 1/2-2 1/2; light to dense shade. A stunningly handsome selection, The King is the most popular of the D. affinis
selections, and with good reasonits graceful, arching, durable, wintergreen, deep green fronds may reach over 3 feet
long by 6 inches wide, and remarkably each of their segments is decorated with a frilly crest. This is a plant that is unique
and attractive but also drought tolerant and durable. It combines nicely with other ferns, hostas, wildflowers, ajugas, and
countless other shade loving ground covers and perennials. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Dryopteris atrata (dry-op-ter-is a-tray-ta)

(Black Wood Fern) .......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
1 1/2-2; light to dense shade. A relatively uncommon fern, black wood fern displays stiff, leathery, semiwintergreen,
medium goldish-green fronds. Each is feather shaped in outline and divided into shallowly toothed leaflets that are
backed by prominent dark black sori. The leafstalk is also interesting for its coarse black hairs. Black wood fern spreads
slowly by expanding crowns, prefers moist, rich, well drained soils, and combines nicely with other clump forming ferns
and shade loving perennials. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
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Dryopteris crassirhizoma (dry-op-ter-is kras-i-rhi-zome-a)

(Thick-stemmed Wood Fern) ....................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
2-3 1/2; light to dense shade. With tall stature, erect vase-shaped habit, and coarse textured semiwintergreen fronds,
D. crassirhizoma is an imposing species useful for making a strong statement in the shade garden. Its crowns (up to four
inches across) are thick, hence the common name, and covered with abundant brown scales to nearly one inch long.
Try D. crassirhizoma for edging stone and brick pathways, stairways, and woodland paths. It will add a rich natural
look. Companions include other ferns, Pachysandra procumbens, wildflowers, bleeding heart, epimediums, blue and
variegated-leaved hostas, pulmonarias, astilbes, ivies, plumbago, and countless other shade loving ground covers.
Dryopteris dilatata Crispa Whiteside (a.k.a. D. austriaca Crispa

Whiteside) (dry-op-ter-is die-la-tay-ta)
(Crisped Broad Buckler Fern)....................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
12-18; light to moderate shade. Crispa Whiteside is a dynamite mid-sized fern with extremely lacy textured foliage.
Colored chartreuse in youth, the broad flattened leaves mature to mid green and impart a softness that makes people
want to touch them. Naturally, Crispa Whiteside is a great choice for wooded pathways as a ground cover, accent,
or edging, and it is wonderful in combination with other ferns, Ligularias, Tricyrtis cultivars, Brunnera, Bergenia,
Eupatorium Chocolate, Heuchera cultivars, and various sedges. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 2-21/2
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Dryopteris erythrosora (dry-op-ter-is e-rith-roe-soe-ra)

(Autumn Fern) .................................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
1 1/2-2; light to dense shade. An outstanding wintergreen species, Autumn fern is superbly colorful and remarkably
tough. Its color display begins in spring with coppery pink fiddleheads. In time these unfurl to pinkish golden green
fronds later becoming coppery green, and backed with bright red sori. With fall comes a deepening of the copper
hues to the point of appearing russet. Use Autumn fern in large masses in deciduous woodland settings. Drought
tolerance is fair and it appears adaptable to most acidic well drained soils. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 15-18
Dryopteris erythrosora Brilliance (dry-op-ter-is e-rith-roe-soe-ra)

(Brilliance Autumn Fern) ........................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
1 1/2-2; light to moderate shade. Selected for even more brilliant foliage, the juvenile leaves of Brilliance are lustrous,
golden orange, and as they enlarge, turn rich green. During summer, most fronds are dark green with red sori under the
leaves, but at any given time, there may be a number of colorful juvenile leaves to lend contrast. During fall the entire
plant takes on hues of red and orange. Tough, drought tolerant, and long lived, Brilliance is a fine ground cover when
mass planted, especially on sloping terrain. It looks great in planters, terraces, alongside stairways, and lining garden
pathways. It is also excellent for accent, and combines well with other ferns, hostas, iris, sedges, heucheras, bergenia,
brunnera, and various wildflowers. Price Includes Royalty. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 15-18
Dryopteris filix-mas Parsley (dry-op-ter-is fee-liks-mas)

(Parsley Male Fern) ....................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
1 1/2; light to dense shade. This eye-catching fern was given to us years ago under an errant name, and for years it has
been the most intriguing fern in our trial gardenand (frustrating to us) most requested by all who have seen it. Now,
thanks to spore culture, it is available in significant quantities. Parsley male fern displays superb richly ruffled, deep
green fronds that look like crisp parsley throughout the growing season. It is robust in stature, matures quickly, and is
a great selection for mass planting as well as accent use. Parsley combines well with other ferns, Pulmonaria, sedges,
Japanese forest grass, variegated Solomons seal, cultivars of Heuchera, and countless other ground covers and perennials. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
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Dryopteris filix-mas Undulata Robusta (dry-op-ter-is fee-liks-mas)

(Robust Male Fern) .......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
1 1/2-3; light to dense shade. An exceptional cultivar of the stately male fern, this strong grower displays wavy edged
sturdy semi-wintergreen fronds that reach 3 feet long. A clump former, it makes a nice backdrop for Japanese painted
fern and Ghost lady fern as well as blue and green-white variegated hostas and other shade loving ground covers and
perennials.
Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat)
Spacing: 11/2-21/2
Size: #2 pot
Spacing: 11/2-21/2
Dryopteris intermedia (dry-op-ter-is in-ter-mee-dee-a)

(Fancy Fern) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
1 1/2-2 1/2; light to dense shade. Fancy fern is perfectly named as this plant is tall, showy, and soft textured. It epitomizes what a fern should look like, and surprisingly, it is also one of the most durable ferns. Native to eastern North
America, fancy fern is relatively drought tolerant, forms clumps of 2 or more feet across, and displays coarsely toothed,
medium to dark green, leathery, wintergreen foliage. Perfect for naturalizing as a ground cover or decorating hillsides,
tree trunks, and stumps, fancy fern also works beautifully in companionship with other ferns, wildflowers, sedges,
Lamium, Hostas, Eupatorium Chocolate, Brunnera and many other shade loving ground covers.
Dryopteris marginalis (dry-op-ter-is mar-ji-nay-lis)

(Leatherleaf Woodfern) ................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
12-18; light to dense shade. Useful for accent or ground cover in wooded settings, the foliage of leatherleaf woodfern
is wintergreen, twice divided and borne in crowns. Remarkable for its adaptability, leatherleaf woodfern performs well
in moist humus rich soils as well as sandy dry conditions. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Matteuccia struthiopteris var. pennsylvanica (ma-too-see-a strew-thee-op-ter-is)

(Ostrich Fern) ................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 2
3-5; light to dense shade. Ostrich fern is so named because its fronds are reminiscent of giant ostrich feathers. Tall,
tough, hardy, and as graceful as any, the ostrich fern excels not only as a specimen or accent plant, but also as a ground
cover underneath large deciduous trees, along property borders in broad sweeping beds, or close to buildings as a
foundation facer.
Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat)Spacing: 2-21/2
Spacing: 2-21/2
Size: #2 pot
Onoclea sensibilis (on-oh-klee-a or a-nok-lee-a sen-si-bil-is)

(Sensitive Fern) ................................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 3
1 1/2-2 1/2; full sun to dense shade. Interesting for its deeply lobed, deciduous, yellow-green foliage, sensitive fern
excels in moist woodland borders. Its fertile fronds are brown, beadlike, and excellent in dried flower arrangements.
Sensitive fern is a creeper that in time will colonize. Because of this it makes a good ground cover. It combines well with
Rodgersia, variegated Solomons seal, and blue- and yellow-flag iris. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-18
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Osmunda cinnamomea (oz-mun-da sin-a-moe-mee-a)

(Cinnamon Fern) ............................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
2-5; full sun to dense shade. Commonly called cinnamon fern because of its erect, cinnamon brown, fertile fronds that
arise in spring, this robust, deciduous fern is stately in appearance and may reach five feet tall. It grows best in rich,
moist soil, and is excellent in combination with yellow- and blue-flag iris, Joe-pye weed, Myosotis, sensitive fern, and
blue-leaved hostas.
Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat)
Spacing: 11/2-2
Size: #2 pot
Spacing: 11/2-2
Osmunda claytoniana (oz-mun-da klay-toe-nee-aye-na)

(Interrupted Fern) ........................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
2-4; full sun to dense shade. Medium green, the tall deciduous fronds of this upright growing fern are interrupted in
the center by spore-containing fertile leaflets which mature to brown, liberate their spores, then fall off, thus leaving a
gap or interruption in the featherlike nature of the fronds. Exceptionally striking, interrupted fern is at its best near the
edge of a stream or pond, and 3 to 5 specimens planted together are impressive and commanding.
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Osmunda regalis (oz-mun-da ree-gay-lis)

(Royal Fern) ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
2-5; full sun to dense shade. A large, graceful fern for waterside or bog-like growing conditions, the honey locust-like
leaves of royal fern emerge wine-red and later become green. Prefers constantly moist, acidic soil.
Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 2-21/2
Polystichum acrostichoides (po-lis-ti-kum a-kros-ti-koy-deez)

(Christmas Fern) .............................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
1 1/2-2; light to dense shade. A popular native fern with dark leathery green, wintergreen fronds, in spring the fiddleheads of Christmas fern are an attractive silvery-gray. Easily cultured and slow to spread.
Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/4- 2
Polystichum polyblepharum (po-lis-ti-kum pol-li-blef-a-rum)

(Japanese Tassel Fern)..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
1-2; light to dense shade. Japanese tassel fern is a remarkably lustrous dark green wintergreen species. A clump former,
it makes an excellent specimen or accent plant which can be massed for planting as a ground cover for high contrast
especially when used with light colored variegated selections such as hostas, variegated pachysandra and variegated
Aegopodium. Although Japanese tassel fern is fairly resistant to drought it is at its best in a rich loam with constant
moisture. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-18
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Cinnamon Fern, Osmunda cinnamomea is one of

the most stately and beautiful of the ferns and is a splendid
compliment to the shade garden.
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Bruce is showing his commitment to proper spacing and weed prevention. At Hortech,
weed prevention never involves the use of toxic pre-emergent herbicides. Instead, the soil
is mulched, which prevents weed emergence, cools the soil and conserves water.
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Perennials and Ground Covers

Ground covers and perennials are employed in a number of different ways limited only by the imagination.
Popular uses include the following:
As a Turf Substitute / Living Mulch.
The most important application of ground covers is to use them to eliminate or reduce the amount of turf grass in the landscape. Not only is this
better for the environment, in the long run it saves time and money. It
also helps give the landscape a unique character that can not be created
with turf grass.
For Easing
Transition and
Creating Unity.
For Controlling Erosion.

Densely rooted ground covers and perennials are excellent for holding soil in place on slopes and areas of water runoff.
As Edging/Hedging.
Nonspreading types of
ground cover can be used
as edging or dwarf hedges to create geometric designs,
direct traffic, and define
borders and property lines.
As A Filler Between Steps,

Paving, and Patio Stones.
Low growing Foot Friendly ground
covers tolerate foot traffic and look
fantastic in the cracks between steps
and stones in the landscape. Here
they add an element of color and
softness. They also exclude weeds,
prevent erosion, and in some cases
release pleasant fragrances
when stepped upon.
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Using ground covers and perennials of intermediate height, color, or texture between and surrounding two contrasting elements (such as a beech
tree with smooth gray bark and an oak with coarse dark brown bark) eases
the perception of change and unites the features. Ground covers can be
used in this manner to join the house with a surrounding woodlot, shrubs
with trees, ornaments or benches with walkways, etc.
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For Accent.
Used as accent plants, perennials can be used to draw the
eye to such features as statuary, benches, brickwork,
entryways, steps, and other plants.
As Specimens.
The more unusual/
showy perennials
can stand alone as
specimens and should
be sited in locations
where the eye
naturally falls such
as atop a terrace, by a
building entrance,
outside of windows,
and along the edge of steps.
As a Facing.
When sited in front of other plants, benches, statues, ornaments, and
building foundations some of the taller perennials do an excellent
job of concealing the bases of these elements a practice
known as facing. Employed this way, they also help ease the transition
between such elements and the space that surrounds them.
To Reduce Glare.
Ground covers absorb light and reduce glare, therefore when used along
boulevards, roadways, parks, and parking lots they increase visibility and
safety.
For Cooling Air and Controlling Snow Drifting.

Through transpiration (evaporative cooling) ground covers are natural
air conditioners. During the winter (especially grassy types and
those with woody stems) they trap snow and reduce
blowing and drifting.
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Fall Bloom
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Salt Tolerant
Moisture Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Controls Erosion
Small Area
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Acanthus spinosus
Achillea cultivars
Aegopodium podograria Variegatum
Agapanthus Hardy Blue
Agastache cultivars
Ajuga cultivars
Alchemilla vulgaris
Allium cultivars
Amsonia Blue Ice
Amsonia cultivars
Anemone tomentosa Robustissima
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Massachusetts
Asarum cultivars
Asclepias cultivars
Aster cultivars
Astilbe cultivars
Baptisia cultivars
Bergenia purpurascens
Brunnera cultivars
Calamintha cultivars
Campanula cultivars
Caryopteris cultivars
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Chelone lyonii Hot Lips
Cimicifuga cultivars
Convallaria majalis
Coreopsis rosea cultivars
Coreopsis verticillata cultivars
Cornus canadensis
Coronilla varia
Corydalis lutea
Crocosmia cultivars
Cymbalaria aequitriloba
Delosperma cultivars
Deutzia gracilis Nikko
Dianthus cultivars
Diascia inegerrima Coral Canyon
Dicentra cultivars
Diervilla lonicera
Disporum sessile Variegatum
Echinacea cultivars
Epimedium cultivars
Eryngium cultivars
Euonymus cultivars
Eupatorium cultivars
Euphorbia cultivars
Fragaria x Lipstick
Gaillardia cultivars
Galium odoratum
Gaultheria procumbens
Gentiana True Blue
Geranium cultivars
Geum cultivars
Hedera colchica cultivars
Hedera helix cultivars
Heliopsis helianthoides Summer Sun
Helleborus cultivars
Hemerocallis cultivars
Hepatica acutiloba
Herniaria glabra
Heuchera cultivars
Heucherella cultivars
Hosta cultivars
Houttuynia cordata Variegata
Hypericum cultivars
Iberis sempervirens Snowcone
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Evergreen
Summer Bloom
Spring Bloom
Salt Tolerant
Moisture Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Controls Erosion
Small Area
Moderate Area
Large Area
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Dense Shade

Moderate Shade
Full Sun
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GROUND COVER
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Iris cristata
Iris ensata cultivars
Iris pseudacorus cultivars
Iris siberica cultivars
Iris versicolor Gerald Darby
Isotoma fluviatilis
Kalimeris pinnatifida var. hortensis
Lamiastrum galeobdolon Hermans Pride
Lamiastrum galeobdolon Variegatum
Lamium maculatum cultivars
Lavandula cultivars
Leptinella cultivars
Leucanthemum cultivars
Liatris spicata Kobold
Ligularia cultivars
Lilium cultivars
Liriope muscari cultivars
Liriope spicata cultivars
Lotus corniculatus Pleniflorus
Lysimachia cultivars
Mazus reptans
Meehania cordata
Monarda cultivars
Nepeta cultivars
Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens
Origanum laevigatum Herrenhausen
Origanum rotundifolium Kent Beauty
Oxalis crassipes Rosea
Pachysandra terminalis and cultivars
Penstemon digitalis Husker Red
Perovskia atriplicifolia cultivars
Persicaria cultivars
Petasites cultivars
Phlox cultivars
Polygonatum humile Fred Case
Polygonatum odoratum Variegatum
Pulmonaria longifolia cultivars
Rhus aromatica Grow Low
Rodgersia aesculifolia
Rosa cultivars
Rudbeckia cultivars
Sagina subulata and Aurea
Salvia cultivars
Scabiosa cultivars
Sedum Tall cultivars
Sedum Low cultivars
Sempervivum cultivars
Silene cultivars
Silphium terebinthinaceum
Sisyrinchium angustifolium Lucerne
Smilacina racemosa
Spigelia marilandica
Stachys cultivars
Stokesia laevis Klaus Jelitto
Stylophorum diphyllum
Thymus cultivars
Tiarella cultivars
Tradescantia Sweet Kate
Tricyrtis cultivars
Veronica cultivars
Veronicastrum virginianum Album
Vinca minor and cultivars
Waldsteinia ternata
Xanthoria simplicissima
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What Are Ground Covers?

Ground covers are plants, which when properly cultured and established, require little maintenance and densely cover the soil in a
manner that discourages or prevents the growth of weeds. For the
most part, without pruning, ground covers range in height from less
than an inch to about 4 feet tall. Ground covers may be succulent,
herbaceous, or shrubby. They can be clumping, vining, or sprawling, and may be deciduous, evergreen, or semievergreen. Even
some ferns and grasses can function as ground covers.
Ground covers are available in a broad array of colors and textures. In addition to green-leaved forms, there are red-, blue-,
purple-, silver-, coppery-, bronze-, and gold-leaved selections.
Multicolored (variegated) forms also exist, and textures range
from fine to coarse, and soft to rough.
Material and Environmental Benefits of

Ground Covers.
Reduced maintenance expense (in comparison to turf grass) is
the primary financial advantage ground covers have to offer.
Generally speaking, turf is less expensive at first, but considering
its ongoing maintenance needs (frequent mowing, edging, fertilization, irrigation, disease and weed control, etc.), it proves to be
more expensive in the long run.
Much annual cleanup work and expense can be eliminated
by using ground covers. In nature, a cycle exists in which microorganisms reduce organic matter, such as leaves, fruit, twigs
and flowers, into humus. The humus, rich in nutrients, is the
source of fertility that assures the continuation of life. Ironically,
in our landscapes we often disrupt this cycle with back breaking
labor, usually on weekends, by raking and vacuuming up fallen
fruits, leaves, flowers, and twigs. Instead, if we were to underplant our trees and shrubs with carefully selected ground covers,
such organic debris would not only be concealed, but would
rot, be returned to the soil, and would furnish nutrients to the
ground covers.
Ground covers are indispensable for creating a rich, enjoyable,

inviting atmosphere. Using sweeping beds of loosely arranged
ground covers as edgings along walkways communicates a pleasant welcoming message to those who visit.
Additionally, ground covers function in altering perceptions. To
convey the impression of spaciousness, use small leaved smooth
textured ground covers in broad, curving plantings. On the other
hand, use large leaved coarsely textured ground covers to create
the perception of intimacy and closeness. Brightly colored or
fine textured ground covers tend to lighten areas and elevate or
intensify ones mood. Shades of blue, green, or gray, particularly
if the leaves are large and smooth textured, tend to enhance
feelings of tranquility and peacefulness.
For relieving monotony in the landscape, ground covers are
paramount. Entryways, steps, decking, ornaments, and trees
and shrubs are infinitely more interesting when accented with
ground covers. Amazing for their intricate branch patterns, colorfully painted foliage, and sometimes attractively flaking bark,
ground covers can enhance feelings of joy and light-heartedness.
Evergreen ground covers exhibit year-round beauty, while
many others grace us with flowers of heavenly scent and bright,
beautiful spring, summer, and autumnal color. Finally, wildlife
and songbirds are often attracted to their flowers and fruitan
added benefit to the environment, and to the people who benefit from the entertainment that they provide.
The environmental benefits of ground covers should not be

overlooked either. Ground covers control erosion, reduce snow
drifting during winter, and humidify, oxygenate, and cool the air.
Aesthetic Benefits of Ground Covers.

Ground covers unify unrelated elements in the landscape. For
example, consider a brown brick house constructed on a streamside lot. The coarse-textured, symmetrical, brick house and the
clear, silvery, winding, tranquil stream have little in common.
Yet, by using ground covers creatively, such as a broad sweeping
bed of purple wintercreeper, the two can be joined in harmony.
Similarly, by softening the sharp edges and angles of benches,
drives, fences, and walks, ground covers can make such features
seem at home among the living elementstrees, shrubs, and
other plants.
Polygonatum odoratum Variegatum as a ground cover.
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Four Rules for Using Ground Covers:

The uses of ground covers are nearly endless, and are limited only by your imagination. Even so, you should always attempt to follow the four
basic rules of ground cover use. Adhering to these four rules will prevent the use of inappropriate or incompatible ground covers and will insure
optimal success.
#1. Combining too many different types of ground covers in the same landscape results in a busy, cluttered appearance. To create the most
appealing landscape, use only one or a few selected varieties.
#2. In general, plant large-leaved ground covers when the scale is large, and small-leaved ground covers when the scale is small. By following
this rule you will create a harmonious setting and your plants will always be in the proper proportion to the landscape. Doing the opposite
will waste the precious little space of the smaller landscape or leave the large landscape looking naked.
#3. Sensitivity to companionship should be exercised when combining ground covers with other plant types, such as trees or shrubs. In other
words, you should only install plants which will comfortably coexist. Such plants should possess not only similar cultural requirements, but
complementary colors, textures, forms, and sizes. If plants of different compatibility are planted together, not only will harmony be lacking,
but extra maintenance will be required.
#4. Never combine ground covers that have incompatible growth habits. The worst offense in this regard is to combine a species of vigorous,
horizontal spreading habit, such as English ivy, trailing dead nettle, goutweed, or fleece flower, with a species of diminutive or refined habit,
such as stonecrop or germander. The vigorous plants will soon overrun the smaller, slower growing ones.
Planting and Maintenance:

Even though ground covers are unique low maintenance plants
that will help you to further enjoy your landscape, in order
to perform their best, they will need some help to become
well established. Here is what you must do: first, plant them
properly; second, give them proper care. If you do these two
things, your ground covers will fill in rapidly and provide
maximum enjoyment with little work or expense.
When to Plant:
Premium Plants from Hortech may be planted anytime the ground
is not frozen. In early spring, if you expect frost, you may want to
request plants that are still dormantthis way if there is frost, the
tender new growth wont be frozen back. During summer, it is
wise to water your new plants frequently enough to keep the soil
moistened, until root establishment. And, during fall (maybe with
the exception of English ivy), you may plant essentially up to the
day the ground freezes solid. Mulching is always a good idea, and
will prevent the freezing/thawing action of the ground from disturbing newly planted ground covers.
Preparing the Planting Site:

Before planting, first remove all existing grass and weeds. This
includes the roots as well as the above ground parts. There are
three ways to accomplish this and they are outlined as follows:
Method #1.
Black plastic mulch can be pinned on top of the site with rocks,
bricks, or soil as a means of destroying weeds or turf. The principle
behind this is that the combination of darkness and heat will destroy
the underlying weeds. Darkness works by making it impossible for
plants to manufacture food through photosynthesis, and the sun hitting the plastic causes the weeds and soil below to become very hot.
The combination of sun and black plastic literally creates an opaque
solar oven that causes destruction of the weeds. This method works
best in locations exposed to direct sunlight, and naturally works better in summer than spring or fall. In general the plastic should be left
in place for 2 months. Later, the site may be rototilled or spaded to
loosen and aerate the soil before planting.
Method #2.
Herbicides may also be used to destroy existing turf or weeds.
Herbicides work quickly and although there are a number
of different herbicides available, those which work best are
absorbed into the plant and translocated throughout its sap
stream. These types of herbicides, such as Roundup, kill the
root system as well as the top growth absolutely essential
to effective eradication since most weeds are capable of coming back from their roots. Once the herbicide has killed the
turf or weeds, rototill or spade up the area to loosen the soil.
Consult your local garden center for recommendations as to
the best herbicide to use.
Method #3.
The final method involves repeatedly rototilling or spading
the planting site until all vegetation has rotted and been converted into soil by decomposers including fungi, bacteria, and
earthworms. Typically three or four turns of the site over the
course of five to six weeks will accomplish this objective.
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After killing the weeds and loosening the soil, spade or rototill in
any necessary amendments such as leaf mold, lime, peat moss,
organic compost, or topsoil. Amendments enhance the soils fertility, change its texture, or alter its chemical properties, such as pH,
so that it is suitable for a particular plant. Amendments should be
worked into the top 8 to 12 inches of soil and followed by the final
gradingusually performed with a hand rake.
When planting, the soil level at the base of the ground covers
should be the same as it was in the containers prior to transplanting.
Therefore, if the containers are 3 inches deep, the planting holes
should also be 3 inches. If the holes are too deep, the stems will be
covered with soil and may rot. On the other hand, if they are too shallow, the roots will not have enough soil contact for adequate anchoring or water absorption. Use a tool such as the Hortech Plug-Planter,
spade, trowel, or hoe to dig the holes for planting. Following planting,
be sure to water your plants in thoroughly, then follow by topdressing
the exposed soil between them with a 1 1/2 to 2 inch layer of wood
chips. This not only helps exclude weeds but reduces the amount of
watering that will be needed, cools the soil, and by insulating it, prevents the ground from heaving during late fall and winter.
Spacing the Plants:

Ground covers need to be spaced at an appropriate distance so
that plantings will be easy to maintain and all areas of the planting
fill in at the same rate. To calculate the number of plants needed,
use the chart on this page. This chart should be used with the
recommendations for each plant found next to the container size
for each plant. Spacing is based upon rate of growth and mature
spread. In general, these recommendations will allow your planting to fill in and become completely established in 1 1/2 growing
seasons. Planting at the closest recommended distance may speed
this to 1 season, and the farthest recommendation may extend it to
2 seasons. Of course the rate will vary somewhat with soil fertility,
maintenance practices, irrigation, and climate.
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require little maintenance, especially in comparison to turf grass.
However, to believe that no maintenance is needed is a misconception. Ground covers, at least until established, may need
periodic watering, weeding, and fertilizing.
Watering Ground Covers:
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planting will reduce the degree of transplant stress to the plants.
Until the roots become well established, new plantings should be
watered frequently to keep the soil constantly moistbut not
saturated. Three months is usually an adequate period for root
establishment. From then on, water as follows:
Water during the early morning so that the foliage can quickly
dry. Water to the extent that the soil becomes moistened
through the entire root zone (6-12 inches deep), and only when
there is a genuine need, evidenced by a slight wilting of the
leaves at midday.
Typically, little or no supplemental watering is necessary after
the first year. If it is, it is usually only during extended hot, dry
summer days. It is also a good idea to water thoroughly in late
fall before the ground becomes solidly frozen. This enables the
plants to better cope with winters harshness. When plants enter
winter without drought stress, they come through in much better
condition.
Controlling Weeds in Ground Cover Plantings:

The most critical step in weed control occurs before the plants
are ever placed in the ground. Completely eliminating all weeds,
including their roots, before you plant is essential to the rapid
establishment of ground covers. Mulching after planting helps to
keep weed seeds from germinating and becoming established. In
time, as the ground covers fill in and outmuscle the weeds, the
need for weeding will taper off, and eventually little or no weed
control will be required.
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Consider it an opportunity to relax and be reflective: weeding is
good for your body, takes little mind power, and is a good stress
reliever. The second method is through the use of preemergent
and postemergent herbicides. Preemergent herbicides prevent
weeds from becoming established. Postemergent herbicides kill
weeds after they have come up. They must be used carefully as
they may also kill your ground cover, if you happen to spray it
as well. The last and most preferred method is periodic mulching
around your ground covers with organic materials. Simply resupply 1 to 2 inches of wood chips or bark as the initial mulching
thins and decomposes. Mulching does not kill established weeds
but helps prevent weeds from becoming established. Also, as they
decompose, organic mulches help to supplement the soils fertility.
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Fertilizing Ground Covers:

Many ground covers benefit from one or two annual fertilizer
applications. A general fertilization program should include the
use of an organic or slow-release fertilizer. Organic fertilizers are
essentially those which have come from the digestive tract of
animals such as, horse-, chicken-, turkey-, cow-, and even
human-manure, as in the case of Milorganite, (the product which
comes from the Milwaukee sewage treatment facility). Slowrelease fertilizers are chemical fertilizers that gradually release
nutrients to the plant. Low-grade, soluble fertilizers (non-slow
release types) are less expensive but can wash through the soil
before the plant can use them completely. Because of this they
are more likely to contribute to groundwater contamination, and
therefore should be avoided.
The ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in the fertilizer should be about 2-1-2, such as a 10-5-10 formulation, and
it should be applied at the rate of 1 pound per 100 square feet,
first in early spring and then again in early fall. A more precise
custom fertilizer program can be provided by your garden center

or county extension agent. This involves sampling the soil during
early spring and tailoring the fertilization program to the exact
needs of your particular plants and soil.
Fertilizers should only be applied when the leaves of the plants
are dry, otherwise spotting or rotting may occur. Following the
application, use a fast stream of water to wash off any fertilizer
that has adhered to or become trapped in the leaves.
Leaf Removal:
Leaves should only be raked up or vacuumed when they
smother and mat down the ground cover. If the ground cover is
of such habit that the fallen leaves slip through its canopy, then
allow the leaves to remain and decompose to supplement the
soil.
A simple combination of Sedums and Alliums makes for

a colorful, low maintenance, drought tolerant planting.
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FOOT FRIENDLY GROUND COVERS

AND THEIR USES.
Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Listing of Foot Friendly

Ground Covers
Ophopogon planiscapus
Nigrescens
Ajuga reptans Bronze Beauty
Mazus reptans
Ajuga cultivars
Carex caryophylla Beatlemania
C. dolichostachya Kaga Nishiki
C. hachioensis Evergold
C. morrowii Silver Scepter
C. pennsylvanica
Cymbalaria aequitriloba
Euonymus fortunei Kewensis
Herniaria glabra Green Carpet
H. glabra Sea Foam
Isotoma fluviatilis
Leptinella minor
L. squalida Platts Black
Liriope species and cultivars
Lobelia chinensis
Lotus corniculatus Pleniflorus
Lysimachia nummularia and Aurea
Mazus reptans
Meehania cordata
Muehlenbeckia axillaris
Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens
Sagina subulata
S. subulata Aurea
Thymus species and cultivars
Veronica oltensis
V. Waterperry Blue
Waldsteinia ternata
Mazus reptans
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PERENNIALS & GROUND COVERS

For dependable, low maintenance landscaping
Acanthus hungaricus (a-kan-thus hun-gar-i-kus)
(Hungarian Bears Breeches) ............................................................................................................................. Zone 5
11/2 -2; light to moderate shade. Hungarian bears breeches is a clump former with dark green,
deeply lobed basal leaves up to 2 feet or more in length. These alone make for an interesting plant
with superior architectural qualities, however, Hungarian bears breeches is also a unique bloomer with
tall vertical spikes of white to pale pink, purple-bracted flowers early to mid summer. It is excellent as
an accent plant and can even be used enmasse as a ground cover. Companions include clump forming
ferns, blue and variegated selections of hosta, Ligularia, sedges, and Heuchera and Tiarella selections.
Size: #2 pot Spacing: 14-18
NEW SPRING
2012
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Acanthus spinosus (a-kan-thus spy-no-sus)
Perennials & Ground Covers A
(Spiny Bears Breeches) .................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5

11/2 tall by 3 wide, up to 31/2 tall in flower; light to moderate shade. Bears breeches is an imposing species with lustrous deep green, sharply and prominently toothed, deeply divided, oval to oblong, absolutely magnificent foliage. This
alone would make spiny bears breeches a worthy plant, but its flowers are even more amazing. Blooming late spring
and early summer with massive upright spikes of pinkish petaled, purple bracted flowers, spiny bears breeches puts on
an outstanding floral show. Great for specimen, accent, or ground cover planting, spiny bears breeches is a wonderful
companion to hostas, ligularia, ferns, bleeding heart, variegated Solomons seal, heucheras, Persicaria, Pulmonaria, and a
host of other shade loving ground covers. Size: #2 pot Spacing: 2 1/2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Achillea millefolium `Moonshine (a-kil-lee-a mil-le-foe-lee-um)

(`Moonshine Yarrow) ......................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
11/2 -2; full sun to light shade. `Moonshine is a compact, clump forming, very healthy selection
of yarrow. It is a great problem solver for infertile sandy or gravelly soils. In fact, if the soil is too
rich or moist, it may require staking. The foliage of `Moonshine is silvery gray-green and during mid to late summer is topped with loads of bright lemon-yellow flowers in flat topped heads.
The flowers and foliage exude a spicy fragrance. Companions are numerous and include cone
flowers, grasses, phlox, Agastache, Alliums, Sedums, and of course, other selections of Achillea.
NEW SPRING
2012
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Achillea millefolium Òertels Rose (a-kil-lee-a mil-le-foe-lee-um)

(Òertels Rose Yarrow) ................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
14-18; full sun to light shade. Exceptionally resistant to heat and humidity, Òertels Rose is a durable, long lived compact grower with fabulous floral and foliar qualities. It is nearly evergreen and begins to push up new, finely dissected,
fernlike, fragrant leaves of vibrant apple green as soon as the soil begins to warm in April. Clean and free of disease, its
lovely foliage makes a splendid backdrop to the numerous, lavender pink, summer and fallborne flowers. Long lasting
and borne in succession, the flowers last in their pink colored state for several weeks, then eventually soften to dusky
pink. Companions are limitless and include other Achilleas, Agastache, Caryopteris, Coreopsis, Eupatorium, geraniums,
lavenders, Shasta daisies, Nepeta, Origanum, Perovskia, sedums, and numerous ornamental grasses.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Achillea `Red Velvet (a-kil-lee-a mil-le-foe-lee-um)

(`Red Velvet Yarrow) ..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
11/2; full sun to light shade. Reaching only 11/2 feet tall, `Red Velvet stays upright, and is not prone to flopping over like
many other Achilleas. Its aromatic fernlike foliage is mid green, attractive through the year, and sets a nice backdrop to
the deep red, pink-infused, yellow centered flowers borne June to August. Even as the flowers fade during September,
they transition to a dusky mauve, and continue to decorate the late season landscape. Great as a ground cover or companion, `Red Velvet thrives in sandy and rocky soil, and is excellent with ornamental grasses, garden phlox, cone flowers,
Shasta daisies, Calamintha, and Coreopsis. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Aegopodium podograria Variegatum (ee-go-poe-dee-um poe-da-grare-ee-a)

(Snow-on-the Mountain) ................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 3
6; full sun to moderate shade. A fast growing herbaceous ground cover, the leaves of variegated goutweed are light
green and edged with white. Its white carrot-like umbels are borne in June on 12-18 inch stems. This is a high contrast
plant for brightening up shady settings. It is good planted enmasse and combines well with tall ferns and large blue
leaved hosta selections. Size: 24 cell
Spacing: 8-10
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Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Agastache Black Adder (a-gah-sta-kee or ah-guh-stach-ee)

Plant Patent Applied For
(Black Adder Anise Hyssop) ...................................................................................................................................................... .Zone 5
21/2-3; full sun to light shade. Compact growing with rich green, fragrant foliage. Black Adder is super long blooming with loads of upright oriented, almost blackish purple flowers from July until frost. A great hummingbird/butterfly
attractor, Black Adder is a splendid small to large scale ground cover that can be used alone or combined with other
plants. As a companion, it combines well with Amsonias, Chelone Hot Lips, Crocosmia x Lucifer, Eupatoriums and
ornamental grasses, and it can serve as a fabulous backdrop to Agastache Golden Jubilee, Astilbes, Campanulas,
Calamint savory, coneflowers, geraniums, daylilies, Rudbeckia, and sedums.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Agastache x Blue Fortune (a-gah-sta-kee or ah-guh-stach-ee)

(Blue Fortune Anise Hyssop) ..................................................................................................................................................... .Zone 5
21/2-3; full sun to light shade. An exceptional cultivar, Blue Fortune was bred and selected by Gert Fortgens of the
Arboretum Trompenberg in Rotterdam. Using A. rugosa and A. foeniculum as parents, Fortgens created one magnificently florifierous, drought and heat tolerant, large scale ground cover. Nice smelling, like anise candy, the rich green
foliage of Blue Fortune is lovely during spring and early summer. By midsummer, however, it all but disappears under
a cloud of blue violet flower spikes. Long lasting and reminiscent of Nepeta, the flowers are fragrant, nice for cutting,
dry well, and attract both butterflies and hummingbirds. Suitable companions are Amsonia, ornamental grasses, asters,
Solidago, Asclepias, Calamintha, and countless others. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Agapanthus Hardy Blue (ag-a-pan-thus)

(Hardy Blue African Lily)............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
12, 3 in flower; full sun. Acquired originally as hardy Agapanthus, were not sure of the exact nomenclature of this likely
hybrid. What we do know is that our stock has survived since 2000 without a hint of winter damage. This includes the winter
of 2004/5 when we dropped to minus 18 Fahrenheit three nights in a row, with minimal snow cover. More importantly, we
have found that Hardy Blue can be relied upon to produce a handsome set of rich green, straplike, basal, 1/2 inch wide leaves
in clumps 12 inches tall by 2 feet wide. Later, during mid summer, it sends up purple streaked, light green floral stems to 3
feet--each topped with a single, 4 inch wide, round head of deep blue hummingbird attracting faintly fragrant flowers. Easy
to grow, Hardy Blue has also shown fair drought tolerance, and combines perfectly with coneflowers, Rudbeckia, sedums,
daylilies, and various ornamental grasses. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
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Agastache `Cotton Candy (a-gah-sta-kee)
(`Cotton Candy Hyssop) ................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
11/2; full sun to light shade. If you are looking for a great bloomer, `Cotton Candy is an excellent choice. Not only is it
showy in bloom, at times it blooms so profusely that its pine-green foliage is nearly obscured. Whats more, hummingbirds are drawn to this plant, and its substance of floral mass makes it visible from a long distance. Great companions
include other Agastaches, Liatris, cone flowers, sedums, golden rod, and ornamental grasses. Price includes royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Agastache foeniculum (a-gah-sta-kee fee-nik-you-lum)

(Anise Hyssop) ...................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
2-3; full sun to light shade. Native and very hardy, this rugged species is considered a classic among
herb growers, and is fabulous as a perennial and ground cover. Its merits are many and include rich
green, minty-licorice scented foliage topped with fuzzy spikes of rich lavender tubular flowers. Attractive
to honeybees, butterflies and hummingbirds, the flowers are edible and can be crumbled into salads
for unique color and licorice flavor. Anise hyssop has many fabulous companions including hardy
Agapanthus, Achillea, asters, Rudbeckia, Coreopsis, and ornamental grasses.
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Agastache foeniculum Golden Jubilee (a-gah-sta-kee fee-nik-you-lum)
(Golden Jubilee Fennel) ........................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5/6

16-20; full sun to light shade. Named to commemorate the 50 year reign of Queen Elizabeth II, this fine selection
displays striking golden chartreuse mint scented foliage with dense spikes of lavender-blue summerborne flowers. Great
for high contrast, excellent companions include purple fountain grass, Catlins Giant ajuga, Palace Purple heuchera,
blue leaved ajugas, and Chocolate Joe-Pye. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Agastache x `Purple Haze (a-gah-sta-kee or ah-guy-stach-ee)

(`Purple Haze Anise Hyssop) ...........................................................................................................................Zone 5?
2-3; full sun to light shade. `Purple Haze anise hyssop is a native hybrid cultivar that is exceptional for
irridescent blue-purple flowers carried upon upright stems from July through September. The flowers are
extremely impressive, complimentary to yellow and pink flowered plants (e.g. Rudbeckia and Coreopsis),
and draw butterflies, honeybees and hummingbirds like a magnet. The foliage of `Purple Haze is rich
blue green, but there are so many flowers that its barely noticed. Like other hyssops, its foliage is fragrant,
somewhat like black licorice. Along with Coreopsis and Rudbeckia, great companions include coneflowers, ornamental grasses, sedums, and garden phlox. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
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Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Ajuga Chocolate Chip (a-jew-ga)

(Chocolate Chip Ajuga) ................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
3; light to moderate shade. With tiny, teardrop shaped, deep chocolate bronze evergreen foliage, this dwarf creeping
ajuga is attractive in any season. In spring, however, it hits its peak, bearing many spikes of bright blue hummingbird
attracting tubular flowers. Nice in combination with European ginger, golden leaved hostas, and Lamium selections,
Chocolate Chip is a fine addition to any landscape. Size: 38 cell Spacing: 6-10
24 cell Spacing: 6-10 NEW SIZE
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Ajuga reptans `Black Scallop (a-jew-ga rep-tanz)

Plant Patent 15,815
(`Black Scallop Ajuga) ..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
3-6; light to moderate shade. As its name implies, the foliage of this fine selection is black, or so deep purple that it
appears black, and deeply ruffled about its edges. `Black Scallop is a mutation that arose in tissue culture in the UK.
Since its introduction in North America it has proven to be a strong grower, good bloomer with blue candles in spring,
and due to its thick leathery leaves a bit more drought tolerant than other cultivars. Price includes royalty. Size: 31/4
(18/flat) Spacing: 12-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Ajuga reptans Bronze Beauty (a-jew-ga rep-tanz)

(Bronze Ajuga) .................................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
2-3; light to moderate shade. Bronze ajuga is an extremely popular mat forming perennial that blankets the ground,
spreading like a strawberry, with rich bronze colored evergreen leaves. Valued also for its superb springtime floral display, bronze ajuga sends up copious masses of blue flowered, hummingbird attracting floral spikes. See Ajuga Chocolate
Spacing: 8-12
Chip for companions. Size: 38 cell
24 cell
Spacing: 8-12 NEW SIZE
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Ajuga reptans Catlins Giant (a-jew-ga rep-tanz)

(Catlins Giant Ajuga) ....................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
3-5; light to moderate shade. The largest bronze ajuga cultivar, Catlins Giant reaches 10 inches tall when in bloom. Its
enormous, bronzy purple cabbagelike leaves are superb for color contrast and its flowers of blue are a welcome sight in
early spring. Companions include large white/green variegated hostas, variegated Iris, Pulmonaria, variegated Solomons
seal, dwarf grasses, and many types of ferns. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Ajuga reptans Mahogany (a-jew-ga rep-tanz)

(Mahogany Ajuga) ......................................................................................................................................................................... .Zone 3
2-3; light to moderate shade. Appearing almost black (especially during spring and fall) this is absolutely the most
deeply purple-leaved of all ajugas. `Mahogany, not surprisingly, is superior for high contrast and becomes a downright
spectacle during spring when decorated with bright blue flowers. Companions are numerous and include showy ginger and other ajugas, as well as selections of Allium, Campanula, Dicentra, Epimedium, Heuchera, Hosta, crested iris,
Lamium, Sagina, Tricyrtis, Waldsteinia, and Carex. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 8-12
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Ajuga reptans Burgundy Glow (a-jew-ga rep-tanz)

(Burgundy Glow Ajuga)................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
2-3; light to moderate shade. Burgundy glow ajuga is prized for its multicolored, white, pink, rose, and green foliage.
Its flowers of bluish purple arise in early spring. Be sure to plant it in rich, well drained soil. Use for accent or small
scale general cover, but avoid planting large masses as reversion to the purple leaved parent is common and maintenance
Spacing: 10-14
tends to be high. Size: 38 cell
NEW SIZE
24 cell
Spacing: 10-14
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Alchemilla alpina (al-ke-mil-a al-pine-a)
(Mountain Ladys Mantle) ................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
3-5; full sun to light shade. Mountain ladys mantle is a unique low growing ground cover for the
smaller garden or rock garden, and is useful as a ground cover, edging, or crack filler. It is an uncommon
plant and outstanding in every way. Its foliage is shiny gray-green with white margins, and remains clean
and healthy throughout the growing season. Intriguing springborne flowers are chartreuse. Companions
include hostas, garden phlox, Cimicifuga, sedges, crested iris, and roses.
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Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Alchemilla vulgaris (al-ke-mil-a vul-gay-ris)

(Ladys Mantle) .................................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
6-12; full sun to moderate shade. Said to have been worn as an adornment by the Virgin Mary, and named accordingly,
ladys mantle is soft textured, clump forming, and a plant of unparalleled charm and grace. Among its unique features is
its lovely soft gray-green velvet covered 2 to 4 inch wide multilobed foliage. In youth the leaves are pleated, and then
as later, display glistening beads of water about their edges during early morning (from a process known as guttation).
The curious chartreuse green flowers of ladys mantle are borne in good quantity mid to late spring into summer and
lend an element of subtle contrast. Ladys mantle prefers a moist organically rich well drained neutral to slightly acidic
loamy soil. It is a superb edging plant and combines nicely with pines, rhododendrons, ferns, hostas, Hakonechloa, and
countless other clump forming herbaceous perennials. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 8-12
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Allium Globemaster (ale-ee-um)
(Globemaster Giant Onion) ......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4

12 tall, 2-21/2 in flower. Full sun to light shade. Globemaster is not really a ground cover, but one of the most magnificent perennials available today. During spring before much else wakes up, Globemaster sends up imposing shiny
green straplike foliage. In short order, this is followed by stout upright stems, each topped with a glossy pointed flower
bud soon to become massive 10 inch diameter globose heads of lovely-lilac pink flowers. Visible from a hundred feet
away, these are surefire conversation starters, and persist several weeks before fading to long-lasting silvery starbursts
of spiky seed heads before the whole plant goes to sleep for the summer. Great companions include Heucheras, Hostas,
Polemonium, Sedums, Calamagrostis. Size: #2 pot Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Allium karataviense (ale-ee-um kare-a-tah-vee-en-see)

(Turkestan Onion)............................... ........................................................................................................................ .....................Zone 5
8-12; full sun to moderate shade. Emerging early spring with near blue, red-edged, tongue shaped leaves Turkestan
onion soon goes into flower with 3-inch round heads of dusky to bright pink star shaped flowers. Turkestan onion is a
marvelous addition to any perennial garden and fills the niche of an early emerging bulbous perennial with foliar and
floral appeal. A great companion to spring blooming bulbs, Turkestan onion works beautifully with clump forming ferns,
European ginger, Heucheras, hostas, and mosslike ground covers such as Herniaria `Green Carpet and `Sea Foam.
Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Allium `Millennium (ale-ee-um)

(`Millennium Ornamental Chive) ...................... .............................................................................................................. .............Zone 5
12; full sun to light shade. This Allium is amazing! From the Onion Man, Mark McDonough, `Millennium is the result
of several generations of deliberate hybridizing. A compact grower, it is clothed in glossy green, narrow, upright straplike
leaves which, during late summer, are topped with loads of shimmering iridescent pink-purple, 2-inch-wide, balloonlike
flower heads. Fantastic on a small or large scale, `Millennium looks great spread throughout a planting of sedums, or
planted in groups as a terrific edger, ground cover, or accent plant. Great companions include Calamintha, Caryopteris,
Echinacea, Heuchera, Perovskia, Sedums, Solidago, and ornamental grasses such as Pennisetums, Panicums, dwarf
Miscanthus, and Sporobolus. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Allium schoenoprasum Àlbum (ale-ee-um skoyn-oh-prah-sum)

(White Flowered Ornamental Chive)..................... ...................................................................................................... ..............Zone 3
12-16; full sun to light shade. Like other members of Allium schoenoprasum, white flowered chive displays attractive
blue green tubular foliage. It is a strong grower with great resistance to heat and drought and flowers handsomely during May and June. At this time, it bears a multitude of balloonlike heads of snow white florets which bob about in the
wind. Attractive and requiring little care, white flowered chive is a splendid companion to sedum cultivars, coneflowers,
Bergenia, lavenders, bell flowers, and other Allium cultivars of differing flower color or bloom time.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Allium schoenoprasum var. sibiricum `Pink Giant (ale-ee-um skoyn-oh-prah-sum)

(`Pink Giant Ornamental Chive) .................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
12-16; full sun to light shade. This uncommonly robust ornamental chive is magnificent! Not only is it taller than other
selections, but bigger in every other respect as well. Its tubular powder blue green leafless stems are about double the
normal width, and its large clear pink balloonlike flower clusters are bigger as well. But, like many other Alliums, `Pink
Giant emerges with attractive foliage during early spring, transitions to flowering from May through June, and looks
great in foliage throughout summer and fall. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Fall
Allium senescens subsp. montanum (ale-ee-um si-ness-enz mon-tay-num)

(Mountain Garlic).............................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
8-12; full sun to light shade. Amazingly easy to grow, this durable allium is neat, tidy, and trouble free. On top of that,
it is extremely ornamental. As a foliage plant it displays blemish free, vibrant medium green, leathery textured, vertically
oriented, 10 inch long elliptical (in cross section) straplike leaves. Held in tight clusters, the attractive foliage, all by itself,
makes this a worthy garden specimen. But couple this with dozens of 2 inch clusters of vibrant pink-purple florets,
carried mid to late summer in balloonlike fashion (8 inches above the foliage), and you have a plant thats just plain fun.
Use mountain garlic as a small to medium scale ground cover, dwarf hedging, accent plant, or rock garden specimen and
expect little maintenance. Suggested companions include salvias, lambs ears, Asclepias, and ladys mantle.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Allium tanguticum Balloon Bouquet `Noneuq (ale-ee-um tan-gew-ti-kum)

Patent Applied For
(Balloon Boquet Ornamental Chive) ...................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
10-12, flowers carried at 16; full sun to light shade. A chance seedling of Summer Beauty Allium, Balloon Bouquet
is a dwarf selection with outstanding floral character. Fully budded by June, its hundreds of balloonlike heads of clear
pink flowers burst open in July. A great butterfly attractor, Balloon Bouquet is durable, drought tolerant, and long
lived. Its foliage is composed of healthy, shiny blue-green, flattened, straplike leaves. Excellent for edging, accent, and
as a small to moderate scale ground cover, Balloon Bouquet works nicely in conjunction with Campanulas, Coreopsis,
Delosperma, coneflowers, iris, Shasta daisies, Nepeta, Perovskia, Sedums, dwarf ornamental grasses and other Alliums
of differing size and color. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Allium senescens `Blue Eddy (ale-ee-um si-ness-enz)

(`Blue Eddy Curly Onion) ................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
4-6, 10 in bloom; full sun to light shade. Attractive throughout the growing season, `Blue Eddy is
both a great foliage plant and tremendous bloomer. Emerging very early spring and lasting until late fall,
the unique powder blue, twisted, flattened, leatherlike foliage of `Blue Eddy is rugged and handsome.
During midsummer, it is topped with round balloon-shaped heads of clear pink flowers. Long lasting
and responsive to wind, they adorn the plant throughout July and August. `Blue Eddy is great as a small
scale ground cover, rock garden plant, and companion to other Alliums, sedums, dwarf grasses, Lavender,
Dianthus, bell flower, or dwarf Shasta daisy. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-12
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Allium tanguticum Summer Beauty (ale-ee-um tan-gew-ti-kum)
(Summer Beauty Ornamental Chive) ........................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
11/2-2; full sun to light shade. With deep dark shiny green densely set foliage, Summer Beauty is a fantastic ground
cover for foliage alone. Yet, it is also a spectacular flowering plant and provides several weeks of color during July and
August when it becomes topped with 2 inch wide globose heads of clear pink flowers. Like other Alliums, Summer
Beauty is drought resistant, long lived, free of insect and disease problems, and provides a good food source for butterflies and honeybees. It is fantastic as an edging or ground cover on a small to large scale and combines nicely with
other Alliums, coneflowers, Salvia, Calamintha, daylilies, and ornamental grasses.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Allium thunbergii Òzawa (ale-ee-um thun-berg-ee-eye)

(Òzawa Fall Blooming Chive)....................................... .............................................................................................................. Zone 4
6-10; full sun to light shade. Alliums are such great spring and summer bloomers, and with the introduction of Òzawa
they are great in the fall as well. This is when its stiffly upright blue green plasticlike foliage is topped with numerous 2
inch wide red-purple spheres. When the flowers finally quit in November, its foliage takes on stunning hilites of golden
orange, punctuating the fall landscape with one last infusion of color. Suitable companions are other Alliums, sedums,
Leptinella, low growing euphorbias, Delosperma, sagina, Heuchera, and sedges.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Amsonia hubrichtii (am-sone-ee-a hue-brek-tee-eye)
(Narrow Leaf Blue Star) ................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4

2-3; full sun to moderate shade. A favorite of the Late J.C. Raulston (curator of the N.C. State University Arboretum),
narrow leaf blue star bears its clusters of sky blue flowers during spring. The floral display is nice, but this plant is about
more than flowersmainly its a foliage plant extraordinare. Whispy and thread-narrow, its handsome willowy leaves
are carried in horizontal fashion upon upright to arching stems. Colored soft green during summer, by autumn they
have changed to a dazzling golden hue and are carried this way well into the cold weather of autumn. Appropriate
companions are many and include such favorites as cone flower, feather reed grass, Miscanthus and Panicum selections,
sedums, Origanum selections, Russian sage, Heucheras, Eupatorium Chocolate, Euphorbia Chameleon, and cultivars
of Aster. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Amsonia hubrichtii `Halfway to Arkansas (am-sone-ee-a hue-brek-tee-eye)

(`Halfway to Arkansas Narrow Leaf Blue Star) ..................................................................................................................... Zone 4
2-21/2; full sun to moderate shade. Another fabulous Brent Horvath selection (Intrinsic Perennials), `Halfway to
Arkansas displays a broad, rounded, compact habit and is clothed in deep dark rich green foliage. It looks very much
like a soft billowy pillow. `Halfway to Arkansas is also a wind responsive motion plant that responds to the slightest
breeze. Its starry flowers, colored a cheerful sky blue, are borne late spring/early summer, and make for interesting
accent to its rich foliage. Uses of this fine plant range from erosion controlling ground cover to specimen or accent. It
combines beautifully with ornamental grasses, cone flowers, iris, Heucheras, sedums, and hostas, and given its broad
range of light conditions, it finds a comfortable home in nearly every landscape.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Amsonia tabernaemontana (am-sone-ee-a ta-ber-nie-mon-tay-na)

(Blue Star) ............................................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
2-3; full sun to moderate shade. Blue star is a versatile plant successful in either a hot parking lot border or rain garden.
It both resists heat and drought and tolerates sandy soils, but is also happy with its feet in moist loamy soils. Its willow
shaped foliage is rich green and so attractive that if the plant never bloomed, it would still be worth growing. But its
flowers, borne during late spring and early summer, are also excellent. Star shaped and colored periwinkle blue, they are
attractive and complimentary to many other flowers of late spring. Companions include Baptisia, bellflower, Dianthus,
coneflowers, Eryngium, geraniums, Nepeta, and ornamental grasses. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Anemone tomentosa `Robustissima (a-nem-ooh-nee toe-men-toe-sa)

(Robust Windflower)....................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
12-18, flowering at 2-3; full sun to light shade. Robust windflower is an extraordinary perennial for use as ground cover
or companion in mixed perennial plantings. It is a strong grower and blankets the ground with attractive mid to dark green,
maple shaped foliage. During late summer and fall, when color is much needed, it delivers a long lasting display of richly
pink-purple, 5-petaled flowers. Yellow centered, the flowers are lovely, carried upon thin stems, and wind responsive...
hence the common name windflower. When planted as a ground cover, robust wind flower is effective on either a small
or large scale. And, as a companion some of its most comfortable neighbors are Ligularia, Hostas, tall ferns, and ornamental
grasses. It does well in normal as well as clay soil and can withstand relatively saturated soil.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Massachusetts (ark-toe-staf-i-los u-va-er-see)

(Massachusetts Bearberry) ............................................................................................................................................................ Zone 3
1-3 spreading indefinitely; full sun to light shade. This florific selection of our lovely native species is a beautiful, rugged, trailing ground cover that is excellent in infertile, sandy, acidic soils. Not only is it drought tolerant and long lived
but very attractive bearing white to pinkish urn-shaped, springborne flowers which make for exceptional contrast against
its deep glossy-green evergreen foliage. Later in summer, its red berry-like fruit furnishes food for wildlife and often
persists through winter. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
(Jack-in-the-Pulpit) ............................................................................................................................................ Zone 3

1-11/2; light to moderate shade. The curious inflorescences of this native spring bloomer bear likeness
to a minister at the pulpit; the greenish-yellow, often purple or brown striped hoodlike spathe, known
as the Pulpit, covers the spadix, or Jack. The true flowers of Jack-in-the-Pulpit, are borne inside
the cylindrical inflorescences, and are tiny and ornamentally insignificant. But, during summer, they
may bear clusters of shiny red berries. Jack-in-the-Pulpit hails from the woodlands of eastern North
America. It is a great choice for the shade garden and because it goes into dormancy by midsummer,
should be paired with non-ephemeral companions such as false Solomons seal, ferns, hostas, or sedges
that will remain effective throughout the entire season.
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Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Asarum europaeum (a-sah-rum you-row-pee-um)

(European Ginger)............................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
3-5; light to dense shade. Evergreen leathery and dark glossy green, the heart- to kidney-shaped foliage of this plant
is exceedingly handsome. Arising from the rootstalk, the leaves are carried upon leathery petioles and often obscure
the curious purple to brown bell shaped pendant springtime flowers. A fine addition to any shady landscape, European
ginger combines nicely with Dicentra, hostas, Solomons seal, Japanese forest grass and nearly all shade loving wildflowers. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Asarum splendens Quick Silver (a sah-rum splen-denz)

(Quick Silver Showy Ginger) ...................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
5-7; light to dense shade. Slow spreading, this Chinese cultivar is an exceptional selection with huge 7 inch long, semi
glossy, silver mottled, deep green arrow-shaped leaves. Great for massing on a moderate to large scale, Quick Silver
is superb for brightening up shady areas and lends an exotic look to the landscape. Try it alone or in combination with
ferns, astilbe, Chocolate Joe-Pye, Lenten rose, Palace Purple heuchera, hostas, Japanese forest grass, and various
sedges. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
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Spring
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Fall
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Asclepias incarnata (a-sklay-pee-as in-kar-nay-ta)
(Swamp Milkweed) ....................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
3-6; full sun to light shade. This lovely native perennial is versatile enough to thrive in both typical garden conditions
as well as wetland habit. Not only is it great for rain garden planting, but outstanding as a grand scale ground cover
and companion in perennial borders. Deciduous leaved, swamp milkweed is clothed in elegant, mid green, lanceleaved foliage that is borne in opposite fashion from sturdy stems. During July to September, it bears pinkish mauve
flowers which draw butterflies like a magnet, especially swallowtails and monarchs. They also attract a number of
beneficial insects. Companions are numerous and include Joe-Pye varieties, coneflowers, tall phlox, and ornamental
grasses Size: #2 pot Spacing: 2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Asclepias tuberosa (a-sklay-pee-as)

(Butterfly Milkweed) .................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
11/2-2; full sun to light shade. Butterfly milkweed is a popular and florific prairie native that forms a clump of shiny
green, narrowly lance shaped foliage. From summer, it blooms with vibrant orange flowers in substantial clusters atop
its leafy stems. At times they are so bright as to appear neon, and naturally, they are very attractive to various species of butterflies. Tough and drought tolerant, butterfly milkweed is at home in sandy, gravelly or loamy soils. Once
established it needs little or no irrigation (due to its substantial tuberous water storing root system). Plant butterfly
milkweed in drifts, as an accent or as edging, and dont hesitate to combine it with cone flowers, little bluestem, switch
grasses, sea holly, babys breath, Allium, and calamint savory. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-12
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Aster amellus `Violet Queen (a.k.a. `Veilchenkonigin) (as-ter a-mel-lus)
(`Violet Queen Italian Aster) ......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5

14-18; full sun to light shade. `Violet Queen is a compact growing aster with clean deep green foliage and upright
habit. Never flopping over, `Violet Queen blooms from August through September, and among the many hundreds of
aster cultivars, stands out for the sheer brilliance of its deep violet-blue, yellow centered flowers. `Violet Queen is the
type of plant that people are constantly asking, what is that? It draws the eye like a magnet, and therefore is best used for
high contrast accent planting and as a moderate to large scale ground cover, especially in fast traffic areas. As an edging,
it will command attention and it is nice around entry and walkways. Naturally `Violet Queen combines with other asters,
coneflowers, Rudbeckia, and Solidago, but dont overlook it as a companion to ornamental grasses, `Wayside hardy ageratum, Caryopteris selections, and Chelone `Hot Lips. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Aster novae-angliae (as-ter noe-vee-ang-lee-ee)

(New England Aster) ........................................................................................................................................ Zone 2
21/2; light to moderate shade. Among the showiest of all asters and a true standout in the landscape,
New England Aster bears mounds of large yellow-orange centered flowers ranging in color from pink
to deep violet-blue. Arranged upon fuzzy stems, the gray green foliage of New England Aster serves as
an effective backdrop to the showy blooms. It prefers average to moist soil, is tough and reliable, and is
an excellent choice for wildflower or butterfly gardens, alone or in combination with such companions
as other asters, Boltonia, coneflowers, Russian Sage, dwarf ornamental grasses, and other native perennials. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
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Aster novae-angliae `Vibrant Dome (as-ter noe-vee-ang-lee-ee) Patent Applied For

(`Vibrant Dome Aster) ................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
14-18; full sun to light shade. Incredibly cold hardy, `Vibrant Dome is a descendent from the classic selection
`Purple Dome, except this plant is much better. While `Purple Dome is famous, it is also infamous for its naked
legs, i.e. stems that tend to drop their leaves. `Vibrant Dome, on the other hand, is clothed in deep green mildewresistant foliage spring to fall. Its flowers, described as hordes of hot pink, are star shaped with yellow centers and
completely smother the mound shaped plant during September and October, a great exclamation point to the growing
season. `Vibrant Dome grows well in sandy infertile as well as heavy soils provided drainage is good. Companions are
endless and include ornamental grasses, Russian sage, tall sedums, garden phlox, and other asters of complimentary
flower color. Price includes royalty. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Aster Woods Light Blue (as-ter)

(Woods Light Blue Aster) ............................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
12-15; full sun to light shade. With clear soft blue, gold-centered flowers carried above deep green foliage from late
summer through fall, Woods Light Blue is superb in that it does not open up, become leggy, and brown out at the base
as is the case with lesser selections. Furthermore, it is attractive to butterflies, compact of habit, disease free, truly one
of the finest asters on the market today. Companions inlcude dwarf grasses, Rudbeckia, sedum selections, Solidago, and
lambs ears. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Astilbe x arendsii ColorFlash (`Beauty of Ernst) (a-stil-be)

Plant Patent 17,343
(ColorFlash Astilbe) ....................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
12-18 light to moderate shade. Introduced by Anthony Tesselaar Plants, ColorFlash represents a
real breakthrough in foliar color for Astilbes. The deeply cut, fernlike foliage emerges electric green in
spring, maturing to a lovely tricolor blend of burgundy, purple, and green. In fall, ColorFlash becomes
a powerhouse of color when it transitions to vibrant orange, red, and bronze. Bluish pink flower
spikes rise above the foliage in late spring and bear pale pink blooms, up to 20 tall. Plant ColorFlash
in a manner which will exploit its unique, dramatic foliage. Best uses include container plantings,
mixed perennial beds, edging, or enmasse to create informal drifts. Plant ColorFlash in combination
with other Astilbes, Brunnera `Jack Frost, Cimicifuga, Japanese forest grass, sedges, or ferns. Price
Includes Royalty. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
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Astilbe x arendsii Glut (a.k.a. Glow) (a-stil-be a-renz-ee-eye)

(Glut Astilbe).................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
21/2 in flower; light to moderate shade. Blooming late summer, this popular classic astilbe produces pure dark red
plumes upon long narrow upright panicles. Excellent as a background plant to other astilbes and many of the smaller
variegated hostas, Glut is reliable, florific, and an excellent addition to any landscape.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Astilbe x arendsii White Gloria (syn. Weisse Gloria) (a-stil-be a-renz-ee-eye)

(White Gloria Astilbe) ................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
2 in flower; light to moderate shade. This mid to late summer blooming astilbe is the white flowered companion to
Visions. And, like Visions, it is unique for the thick substance of its floral plumes making it an outstanding selection
for bright showy impact, especially in mass plantings. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Astilbe x arendsii Fanal (a-stil-be a-renz-ee-eye)

(Fanal Astilbe) ................................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
2 in flower; light to moderate shade. With deeply cut, dark shiny green foliage and dark red early- to mid-summerborne
flowers arranged in narrow, full-substance plumes. `Fanal is a popular selection for consistent performance year after
year. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
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Astilbe chinensis `Maggie Daley (a-stil-be chi-nen-sis)
(`Maggie Daley Astilbe) .................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
21/2 in flower; light to moderate shade. Flowering later than most astilbes, `Maggie Daley is valuable for extending the
astilbe bloom season. Even if this werent the case, `Maggie Daley would still be considered an exceptional selection
for its deeply cut coarse textured bronze-green foliage topped with numerous sprays of lovely deep lavender-purple
fragrant flowers. An excellent ground cover, accent, or companion plant, `Maggie Daley is tall enough to be used in the
background of shorter astilbes, Heucheras, brightly colored sedges, and hostas. It is tough, long lived, and requires very
little maintenance. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Astilbe chinensis Pumila (a-stil-be chi-nen-sis)

(Dwarf Chinese Astilbe) ................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
8-12 in flower; light to moderate shade. A rugged little dwarf cultivar, dwarf Chinese astilbe boasts neat, toothed
edge, deep green foliage, and toward the end of summer into early fall, many showy, upright spikelets of rosy purplish
flowers. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Astilbe chinensis `Purple Candles (`Purpurkerze) (a-stil-be chi-nen-sis)
(`Purple Candles Astilbe) ................................................................................................................................ Zone 4

11/2 - 2 light to moderate shade. Reaching upward from a base of shiny, deep green, coarse textured
basal foliage, the tall, narrow, upright floral plumes of `Purple Candles emerge rich violet-red and lighten to a soft mauve-purple with age. They are excellent for cutting (fresh or dry) and are exceptional for
brightening shady settings in the landscape. `Purple Candles is excellent when planted in small groups,
as edging along a shady path, or in combination with other astilbes, Bergenia, foamy bells, and hostas.
Uncut spent flowers can be left on the plant until spring for effective fall and winter interest.
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Astilbe chinensis Visions (a-stil-be chi-nen-sis)

(Visions Astilbe) .............................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
14; light to moderate shade. Incredibly impressive for the extraordinarily thick substance of its large brightly lilac purple
floral panicles. Visions is quite possibly the most showy astilbe on the market. Blooming during mid to late summer, its
sweetly scented flowers are borne above rich green foliage. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Astilbe chinensis `Vision in Red ( a-stil-be chi-nen-sis)

Plant Patent 11965
(`Vision in Red Astilbe)................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
15 tall, 2 when in flower; light to moderate shade. `Vision in Red was bred by the esteemed hybridizer, Jan vanVeen with the result being a plant of oustanding foliar and floral qualities. Rich green and coarse textured, the foliage
of `Vision in Red is carried in a robust clump. Above it, during mid summer, are borne a multitude of dense plumes
of deep red budded pinkish-red, sweetly scented flowers. It combines well with other astilbes, Brunnera, ferns, hostas, Ligularia, and sedges, and alone or in combination, it makes an outstanding pathway edging or moderate to large
scale ground cover for the shady landscape. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Astilbe x japonica Èlizabeth van Veen (a-stil-be ja-pon-i-ka)

(Èlizabeth van Veen Astilbe)............... .................................................................................................................. ......................Zone 4
2 in flower; light to moderate shade. Èlizabeth van Veen fills the niche of an astilbe with rich raspberry colored plumes.
Flowering during June and July, its magnificent plumes contrast beautifully with glossy, emerald-green, red-stemmed
foliage. Great as a shade ground cover or accent plant, Èlizabeth van Veen is a great companion to other astilbes, and
also combines well with hostas, Cimicifuga, Ligularia, Japanese forest grass, sedges, and ferns.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Astilbe x japonica Mainz (a-stil-be ja-pon-i-ka)

(Mainz Astilbe) ................................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
2 in flower; light to moderate shade. With attractive dark green compound foliage `Mainz is a handsome clump forming
foliage plant spring through fall. Yet early to mid summer, during its terrific floral display, it bears such a multitude of
dark lavender rose plumes one hardly notices the leaves. Nice with other astilbes, especially pinks and whites, Mainz
is excellent with a host of other clump forming perennials. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Astilbe `Sister Teresa (a-stil-be)

(`Sister Teresa Astilbe) ...................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
2 in flower; light to moderate shade. `Sister Teresa is a robust growing, fluffy pink plumed, deep green leaved astilbe. It
contrasts well with other astilbes of rose, red, or white plumes, and makes them more interesting by the color contrast it
provides, especially when they are planted in large drifts. `Sister Teresa flowers reliably and with great substance during
spring, and is effective covering the ground or accenting other shade loving plants. In addition to combining with other
astilbes, it looks nice with hostas, ferns, sedges, Heuchera, and Ligularia. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Astilbe `Color Flash is unique for its foliage

that colors up nicely during summer and fall.
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Astilbe x japonica `Montgomery (a-stil-be ja-pon-i-ka)

(`Montgomery Astilbe) .................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
14 tall, 2 when in flower; light to moderate shade. `Montgomery represents one of the very most attractive astilbes.
Its foliage is crisp, healthy, shiny green with bronze-red tint, and by mid season is topped withtriangular plumes of
rich dusky red, borne upon deep reddish green stems. `Montgomery is terrific as a ground cover, edging, or shadebrightening accent, and while it is a great companion to other astilbes it also compliments Bergenia, Corydalis, hostas,
irises, Ligularia and sedge cultivars. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
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Baptisia australis (bap-tis-ee-a awe-strale-is)
(Blue False Indigo) ........................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
3 - 4; full sun to moderate shade. Native to the eastern United States, blue false indigo is an upright shrubby perennial
once used by Native Americans for making blue dye. While slow growing at first, once established it develops into
robust clumps with vase-like upright habit. It is durable and drought tolerant, and clothed in blue-green clover shaped
trifoliate leaves. During spring and early summer, it bears a multitude of iridescent blue, lupine-like flowers upon erect
flower spikes well above the foliar mass. Flowers eventually give way to interesting pea-like pods which hold up well in
dried flower arrangements. Companions are endless and include tall ferns, Shasta daisy, astilbe, Ligularia, Liatris, Silene,
ornamental grasses, and many others. Size: #2 pot Spacing: 4-41/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Baptisia Solar Flare Prairieblues (bap-tis-ee-a) Patent Applied For

(Solar Flare Prairieblues Wild Indigo) ..................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
21/2 - 31/2; full sun to light shade. Boasting tall spikes of brilliant yellow, pealike flowers that age to deep orange, `Solar
Flare Prairieblues represents a unique color pattern for wild indigo. And, because the flowers bloom from the base
of the inflorescence upward, yellow and orange-tinged flowers are present at the same time. This effect is outstanding
during the spring season. Afterward, the attractive blue-green foliage becomes the primary focal point, until late summer
when plants become decorated with indigo-colored pealike seedpods. Suitable companions include other false indigos,
veronica, Nepeta, Alliums, coneflower, and ornamental grasses. Best applications are as a specimen, accent, dwarf hedge,
or general ground cover when mass planted. Price Includes Royalty. Size: #2 pot Spacing: 4-41/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Baptisia Twilite Prairieblues (bap-tis-ee-a) Patent Applied For
(Twilite Prairieblues Wild Indigo) ............................................................................................................................................ Zone 5

2 in flower; full sun to light shade. From a cross involving B. australis and S. sphaerocarpa, `Twilite Prairieblues demonstrates hybrid vigor, growing and maturing faster than either parent. By the third spring, a single plant may produce
as many as 100 flower spikes of iridescent deep violet-purple flowers highlighted by a lemon-yellow keel. Carried well
above the rich blue-green foliage, the flower spikes can reach an amazing 32 inches long, and later give rise to indigoblue, pea shaped seedpods. `Twilite Prairieblues is a great specimen shrublet, accent plant, dwarf hedge, or ground cover.
It combines effectively with other selections of false indigo, veronica, Nepeta, Alliums, coneflower, and ornamental
grasses. Price Includes Royalty. Size: #2 pot Spacing: 31/2-41/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Bergenia purpurascens (ber-gen-ee-a per-per-ay-senz)

(Purple Bergenia).............................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
12; full sun to moderate shade. Purple bergenia is durable and attractive. Originating from the Himalayas to China, its
leaves are oval to elliptic, uprightly oriented, and purple underneath during the growing season. In cold weather they
become reddish purple and mahogany on top as well. Flowering during spring, its nodding purplish pink flowers are
held upon purple red stems and carried well above the foliage. Effective combinations include asters, Sporobulus, blue
leaved hostas, lamium, yellow flowered daylilies, Rodgersia, and blue flag iris.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Baptisia Solar Flare Prairieblues is a

difcult plant to grow in a container, and it
really needs a couple of years in the landscape
to develop, but it is well worth the effort.
During spring, there are few plants that will
put on a display as excellent as this.
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Brunnera macrophylla Èmerald Mist (brun-nee-ra mak-row-fil-a)

Plant Patent 20460
(`Pink Beauty Boltonia) ................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
12-15; light to moderate shade. Emerald Mist is a vigorous Brunnera cultivar with unique foliar coloration. This is no easy feat when such superb cultivars as `Jack Frost and `Variegata exist, but Èmerald
Mist impresses with huge heart shaped, silver-dusted leaves rimmed in bars of silver. The leaves
are magnificent, and during spring are complemented with tiny, baby blue, forget-me-not flowers.
Companions are numerous including sedges, ferns, dwarf iris, purple Bergenia, Helleborus, Heuchera,
and hostas. Price Includes Royalty. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
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Fall
Brunnera macrophylla Jack Frost (brun-nee-ra mak-row-fil-a)

(Jack Frost Brunnera) .................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
12-15 tall; light to moderate shade. Selected at Walters Gardens as a sport of the cultivar `Langtrees, `Jack Frost is an
award winner with large silver frosted foliage and attractive green veins. `Jack Frost blooms during spring with wispy
forget-me-not blue flowers and serves to brighten up the shade garden. It is a refined yet surprisingly quick-to-mature
specimen plant and serves well as an edging or companion to dark leaved forms of coral bells, ajuga, and bergenia as
well as Dicentra, blue leaved hostas, geraniums, crested iris, and black mondo grass. Price Includes Royalty
Size : #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Campanula Blue Orb is a descendent of

`Samantha and shares its long blooming nature.
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Brunnera macrophylla Variegata (brun-nee-ra mak-row-fil-a)

(Variegated Brunnera)..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
12-15; light to moderate shade. A true classic, variegated brunnera bears enormous rich green centered foliage decorated with a broad margin of creamy white. Visible from a distance and outstanding in every respect, this is an outstanding foliage plant that also bears lovely blue sprays of springtime florets. It is durable, relatively drought resistant, and a
splendid companion to numerous ferns, astilbes, Heucheras, Jacobs ladder, blue leaved hostas, and various sedges.
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Calamintha nepeta `Montrose White (kal-a-min-the ne-pe-ta)
(`Montrose White Calamint Savory) ........................................................................................................................................... .Zone 5
16-24; full sun to light shade. A spectacularly florific, incredibly long blooming calamint savory, `Montrose White
essentially flowers all summer and well into fall with loads of bright white, tube shaped flowers. Not only is `Montrose
White a great flowering plant, but is nice for its shiny green, fragrant foliage and utilitarian qualities. A splendid ground
cover, `Montrose White is excellent on a moderate to large scale and works well for erosion control, pathway edging,
and low maintenance general cover. Predictably, it is also a fabulous companion and combines nicely with such Achilleas,
Agastaches, Asters, Caryopteris, Chelone, Conoclinium, Coreopsis, Echinaceas, Eupatoriums, Liatris, Nepetas, Perovskia,
tall sedums, and a host of ornamental grasses. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 16-20
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Campanula Blue Orb (kam-pan-you-la)

Patent Applied For
(Blue Orb Bellflower) ................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
6-10; full sun to light shade. Derived from Campanula `Samantha, Blue Orb shares the unique quality of perpetual flowering throughout the summer season. In this case, however, its upright cup-shaped
flowers are colored a rich azure-blue and as one flower fades another opens. The growth habit of `Blue
Orb is tight and globe shaped, making it suitable as an edging or small scale ground cover. Of course,
it is also a fine companion and coexists easily with other Campanula cultivars, coneflowers, lavenders,
salvias, sedums, sedges, and dwarf ornamental grasses.Price Includes Royalty.
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Campanula `Blue Waterfall (kam-pan-you-la) Patent # 13,161
Perennials & Ground Covers C
(`Blue Waterfall Bellflower) ...................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4

8-10; full sun to light shade. In a world with dozens of bellflower selections, `Blue Waterfall stands apart for its
vibrant green foliage, gushing habit, and extended bloom season. The name `Blue Waterfall paints a visual picture,
and this plant lives up to it. It spills over the edges of beds,walls and pavers. And the quantity of its bright shimmering
blue star-shaped summerborne flowers makes it look like a miniature blue waterfall. The flowers are borne endlessly
throughout summer and make pleasing companions to the flowers of other ground covers and perennials. Some of
the best include Calamintha, coneflowers, Dianthus, Delosperma, lavenders and dwarf ornamental grasses.
Price includes royalty. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Campanula carpatica Blue Clips (kam-pan-you-la kar-pat-i-ka)

(Blue Clips Carpathian Bellflower) ............................................................................................................................................ Zone 3
6-9; full sun to light shade. A staple ingredient of the mixed perennial border, Blue Clips bellflower may also be mass
planted on a small to moderate scale as a florific ground cover. Blue Clips displays compact habit and spreads to 12
inches. Its triangular, tooth-edged, medium to dark green deciduous foliage makes a lovely backdrop to the masses of
vibrant blue, bell-shaped, 2-to-3-inch wide, long-blooming, summerborne flowers. Companions are many and include
hostas, iris, alliums, other campanulas, heucheras, sedums, and dwarf ornamental grasses.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Campanula carpatica White Clips (kam-pan-you-la kar-pat-i-ka)

(White Clips Carpathian Bellflower) ......................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
6-9; full sun to light shade. The white flowered equivalent of Blue Clips (see above), this summer blooming selection
combines nicely with Blue Clips and also is excellent for use as a small scale ground cover or specimen for the perennial border. Companions are many and include hostas, iris, alliums, other campanulas, heucheras, sedums, and dwarf
ornamental grasses. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Campanula Samantha (kam-pan-you-la)

(Samantha Bellflower)................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
6-8; full sun to light shade. With a slow expanding habit like `Blue Clips, `Samantha is an effective low maintenance
ground coverin this case with vibrant green foliage and amazing, reblooming, iridescent blue violet, pale blue centered,
prolifically borne, fragrant long blooming flowers. `Samantha appears to be one of those extraordinary introductions
which will become a staple in gardens for decades to come. It is clean, sterile (thus non seeding), durable, and is an
easy companion to cultivars of Coreopsis, Hemerocallis, Iris, Lamium, Lavandula, Nepeta, Phlox, Salvia, Sedum, and
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Caryopteris x clandonenis Blue Mist (kar-i-op-ter-is klan-de-nen-sis)

(Blue Mist Bluebeard) ................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
3-31/2; full sun to light shade. Displaying large quantities of powder blue flowers above silvery green foliage (during
late summer), Blue Mist bluebeard makes a lovely companion to the variegated selections of Miscanthus (maiden grass)
as well as a host of late blooming perennials such as Brilliant sedum, black eyed Susan, purple cone flower and peach
flowered forms of daylily. Easy to care for and attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, this wonderful selection
deserves a home in every landscape. Size: #2 pot Spacing: 3-31/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
(First Choice Bluebeard) ............................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5

2-21/2; full sun to light shade. With super compact habit, `First Choice is tidy and easy to care for. It is also unique for
its intensely deep green super shiny foliage. Staying lustrous well into fall, the foliage contrasts beautifully with the deep
lilac blue late summer and fallborne flowers. `First Choice is drought tolerant, performs well in any well drained soil,
and is a comfortable companion with such popular and florific ground covers as Coreopsis, Rudbeckia, daylily, hardy
ageratum, Russian sage, sedum cultivars, and countless ornamental grasses. Price Includes Royalty.
Size: #2 pot Spacing: 21/2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Ceanothus americanus (kee-a-no-thus a-mer-i-kay-nus)

(New Jersey Tea) .............................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
11/2 -3; full sun to light shade. This lovely little woody plant took its common name New Jersey
Tea during the Revolutionary War when its leaves were dried to make a popular black tea substitute.
Valued even more for its ornamental qualities, New Jersey tea is a low-growing, rounded woody shrub
clothed in vibrant green, oval shaped leaves. Numerous fluffy white flower clusters are borne early to
mid summer and add an airy, whimsical element to the landscape. Typically found in sandy prairies and
rocky hillsides, New Jersey tea is widespread and thrives in average, well-drained garden soils. It is very
tough and tolerates harsh, dry conditions. Great applications include flower beds to add structure, naturalized plantings as a specimen, or as a perennial companion to Coreopsis, Rudbeckia, daylilies, Russian
sage, and numerous ornamental grasses. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 21/2 -3
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Spring
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Fall
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (sir-at-oh-stig-ma plum-baj-i-noy-deez)

(Dwarf Plumbago) ....................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5/6
6-10; full sun to moderate shade. An excellent deciduous ground cover, the medium textured, oval shaped, metallic
glossy-green leaves of plumbago are borne upon trailing, zig-zag, wiry stems. Rich and classy looking, plumbago is far
more than just a foliage plant. It is a good well mannered soil binder, spreading at a moderate pace by rhizomes, and
it is a magnificent late season bloomer. During late summer, it bears a good quantity of rich deep blue flowers which
rebloom continually until the first hard frost in October. Plumbago is a bit slow to leaf out in the spring, and this makes
it the perfect companion to spring-blooming bulbs. The bulbs come up, flower, grace the landscape with their springtime
beauty, then just as they are about to die back, the plumbago shoots up and looks terrific.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Chelone lyonii Hot Lips (kee-low-nee li-on-ee-ee)
(Hot Lips turtle-head) ................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
2-3; full sun to light shade. Bearing rose-pink turtle-head-shaped 1 inch long midsummer to fallborne flowers, this
very hardy native (of Virginia to North Carolina westward to Tennessee and Georgia) is also lovely for its rich glossy
green 3 to 7 inch long sharply pointed foliage. An excellent perennial for massing as a ground cover or for accent in a
perennial border, this superb selection tolerates moist soils and can be counted upon for years of reliable service.
Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe (kris-oh-go-num vir-jin-ee-aye-num)

(Golden Star) ...................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
3-5; light to moderate shade, tolerant of sun. Golden star is a superb, strong growing, healthy, foot
friendly perennial for use as a small scale ground cover, pathway edging, or companion. Spreading
slowly by strawberry-like stolons, golden star is well behaved and compact. Throughout the year it is
clothed in deep shiny green, oval shaped, semievergreen foliage, and is complemented during spring
to mid summer with numerous star shaped, 5-petaled, golden yellow, 1-inch wide flowers. Golden star
grows well in a range of soil types, but flourishes in organically rich constantly moist soil. It is complementary to many native and nonnative shade loving perennials including hostas, clump forming ferns,
Bergenia, crested iris, Cimicifuga cultivars, and numerous sedges.
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Chrysopsis mariana (kris-op-sis mar-ee-aye-na)
(Maryland Golden-aster) ................................................................................................................................. Zone 4

11/2-2; full sun to light shade. Maryland golden-aster begins the season as a low growing gray-green
rosette covered in fine silky hairs that fade with age. Its lance shaped leaves each have a half-twist,
giving the plant an interesting curling look. During late summer, the foliage gives rise to floral branches
topped with clusters of bright yellow inch-wide asterlike flowers which last up to eight weeks before
fading to attractive fruiting heads. Maryland golden-aster will set seed and therefore should be deadheaded if volunteers are not desired. It is very drought tolerant, easy to grow, excellent for xeriscaping
and roadside planting, and is excellent in wildflower gardens, border plantings, and in naturalized drifts.
Companions are numerous and include Achillea, Asters, Coreopsis, coneflowers, Liatris, sage, and dwarf
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Chrysogonum virginianum var.

australe, Golden Star, is a terric spring
blooming ground cover that combines well
with dozens of other shade loving plants.
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Cimicifuga ramosa Brunette (sim-i-sif-you-ga ra-moe-sa)

(Brunette Snakeroot) .................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
3-4 in flower; light to moderate shade. Outstanding for its ferny texture of rich purple foliage and late summertime
display of soft white, fragrant flowers, Brunette snakeroot imparts a rich inviting character to the landscape. Typically
employed as a backdrop in shady border plantings, it may also be massed as a general ground cover or used as an edging
to garden pathways. Companion planting is easy, and lovely companions include ferns, Epimedium cultivars, Pulmonaria
selections, Heucheras, hostas, periwinkle, and sedges. Brunette is best in organically rich well drained soil with constant
moisture. Size: #2 pot Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Cimicifuga ramosa `Pink Spike (sim-i-sif-you-ga ra-mao-sa)

(`Pink Spike Snakeroot)....................... ..................................................................................................................... .....................Zone 3
21/2-3; light to moderate shade. One of the most low-maintenance plants on the market, `Pink Spike is also one of the
most elegant, colorful, and fragrant. A great bloomer, `Pink Spike bears numerous upright spikes of rich pink, amazingly
fragrant florets. The fragrance of `Pink Spike is better than any perfume and the flowers bring the added bonus of being
attractive to butterflies. It is also a fabulous foliage plant with deep-purple richly textured leaves. `Pink Spike prefers
richly organic, moist but well drained soils and combines well with hostas, ferns, astilbes, English ivy, and pachysandra.
Size: #2 pot Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Coreopsis grandiflora `Heliot (koe-ree-op-sis gran-di-flo-ra)

(`Heliot Coreopsis)............................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
10-14; full sun to light shade. While there are lots of Coreopsis selections available, `Heliot is a true standout, and
has won the prestigious Fleuroselect Gold Medal for its profusion of deep red centered, brilliant yellow summerborne
flowers which nearly obscure its vibrant green foliage. `Heliot may be used enmasse, in small groups or alone. As a
companion it is complimentary to other Coreopsis cultivars of different flower color, to lavenders, Liatris, coneflowers,
garden phlox, ornamental grasses, Gaillardia, and many other perennials. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Coreopsis grandiora `Heliot bears

extra bright, red centered owers for
several weeks during the summer months.
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Convallaria majalis (con-va-lay-ree-a ma-jay-lis)

(Lily of the Valley) .......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
6-8; light to dense shade. A classic rhizomatous species that spreads at a moderate pace, lily of the valley displays attractive dark green deciduous foliage and nodding, waxy white, 1/4 inch wide, pleasantly fragrant mid- to late springborne
flowers. Followed by orange-red, 1/4 inch wide berries, the fruit, however, is nonedible and thus lily of the valley
should be sited in areas unlikely to be used by small children. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 8-12
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Coreopsis grandiflora Ìllico (koe-ree-op-sis gran-di-flo-ra)
(Ìllico Coreopsis) ............................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
12-16; full sun to light shade. Ìllico is a robust growing, very healthy coreopsis with near perpetual bloom. It blooms
in such manner as to create sprays of yellow from its mid green foliar mass. From a distance, Ìllico looks especially nice
and brings color to the landscape late spring to summer with a perpetual supply of bright canary yellow flowers. It works
well as a general ground cover, particularly when allowed to billow over sidewalks and pathways, and it combines well
with ornamental grasses, coneflowers, phlox, daylilies, Nepeta, and many other perennials.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Coreopsis `Jethro Tull (koe-ree-op-sis) Plant Patent Applied For

(`Jethro Tull Coreopsis). ........................................................................................................................ .........................................Zone 5
12-15; full sun to light shade. The result of crossing Coreopsis `Zamfir and Èarly Sunrise, this florific beauty boasts
tidy, clear green foliage and tons of repeat summer-blooming, brilliantly golden yellow, fluted daisylike flowers.
`Jethro Tull is tough and drought tolerant and is astounding in the quantity of flowers it keeps producing throughout
the summer. It is great for cut flowers, and works well alone enmasse, or in combination with other perennials. As a
companion, it pairs nicely with Nepeta selections, sedums, Russian sage, garden phlox, Salvia, sea holly, Dianthus, and
dwarf ornamental grasses. Price Includes Royalty. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Coreopsis tripteris `Flower Tower (koe-ree-op-sis trip-ter-is)
(`Flower Tower Giant Tickseed) .................................................................................................................. Zone 5

7-8 tall by 3-5 wide; full sun to light shade. Introduced by Van Hoorn Nurseries, this tetraploid
Coreopsis is of heavier substance with larger more intensely colored flowers than the species. First
and foremost, it is impressive for its height, and with its 1-inch-wide stems it stays upright! Its leathery
foliage is a rich deep green, and during late summer through fall is topped with a profusion of 21/2 to 3
inch wide, daisy-like, golden yellow flowers. These are excellent for cutting or may be left for late season interest and winter seed for finches. `Flower Tower is quick to mature, has great disease resistance,
and can thrive in virtually any soil type. Use `Flower Tower as a privacy screen, background specimen,
or companion to Alliums, asters, coneflowers, Joe-Pye, Rudbeckia, and complementary ornamental
grasses. Size: #2 pot Spacing: 3-4
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Coreopsis verticillata Moonbeam (koe-ree-op-sis ver-ti-si-lay-ta)

(Moonbeam Threadleaf Coreopsis) ........................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
12-18; full sun to light shade. By all accounts this is one of the finest, most utilitarian of the perennial ground covers. It
is durable, drought and pest resistant, and provides a magnificent summerlong floral display. The neat-as-a-pin deciduous
foliage is medium green, narrow and fernlike. Borne on vertical stems, it serves as a superb backdrop to the multitude
of terminally borne, delicate, creamy yellow, daisylike flowers. Use single plants or clumps as specimens or accent plants
in the perennial border, or for a really bold statement, plant masses in beds of over 300 square feet.
Perennial Plant of the Year 1992 Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Coreopsis verticillata Zagreb (koe-ree-op-sis ver-ti-si-lay-ta)

(Zagreb Threadleaf Coreopsis) ................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
12-18; full sun to light shade. A true classic, Zagreb is a time proven performer with a track record for hardiness,
longevity, disease resistance, and floral impact. Its deep green leaved, upright oriented stems remain clean throughout
the season and support hundreds of golden yellow flowers throughout the summer months. Great companions include
other Coreopsis cultivars, Allium, daylilies, coneflowers, phlox, Gaillardia, roses, and ornamental grasses.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Cornus canadensis (kore-nus kan-a-den-sis)

(Bunchberry) .................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 2
4-6 tall, spreading slowly; light to moderate shade. Ideal for use as general ground cover or for accent in combination
with ericaceous plants like rhododendron, blueberry, and huckleberry, bunchberry is also a superb companion to hostas,
dogwood and hemlocks the main thing is that it has its roots in a cool, organically rich, moisture retentive soil of
acidic pH. Once that has been accomplished, get ready to appreciate one of our finest native ground covers. Quick to
emerge in spring, its deciduous prominently veined foliage is first lime green before changing to dark glossy green. By
midspring the foliage is topped by tiny yellow flowers made showy by their large white bracts. Later, toward the end
of summer, clusters of prominent bright red fruit mature, and finally, during fall, the foliage turns deep reddish purple
before it goes to sleep for the winter. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 6-10
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Coronilla varia (kore-oh-nil-a vare-ee-a)

(Crownvetch) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
2; full sun to light shade. Crownvetch is an excellent ground cover for erosion control on steep banks, or large areas
where rapid cover is desired. Pink and white flowers appear in June and continue until frost.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
(`Blackberry Wine Corydalis)............................ ................................................................................................................ ...........Zone 5

10; light to moderate shade. Emerging early spring with reddish stemmed, silvery lime green foliage, `Blackberry
Wine is unique among the Corydalis for its tolerance to heat and humidity. It is also unique for its lovely, ultra-fragrant,
tubular, rosy purplish blackberry-wine colored, hummingbird attracting long blooming flowers. Carried upon shiny
rich red stems, the flowers of `Blackberry Wine are fabulous and complimentary to the yellow flowers of Corydalis
lutea. Companions are numerous and include heucheras, sedges, ferns, bergenia, Cimicifuga, Brunnera, Epimedium, and
hostas. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Corydalis lutea (ko-rid-a-lis lew-tee-a)

(Yellow Corydalis) ........................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
9-15; light to dense shade. With soft lacy fern-textured blue green semisucculent foliage, this colonizing/self sowing
ground cover is a welcome addition to the shade garden. Here it fits nicely with native wildflowers, bulbs, ferns, and
shade loving perennialsalways complimentary and never overpowering. And corydalis is good for more than just foliage. Flowering nonstop all summer with a succession of soft sulfur yellow, dainty, spurred flowers (much like fringed
bleeding heart, Dicentra eximia), corydalis is a bloomer extraordinare. Nice in combination with large blue leaved hostas,
it also compliments most ferns, purple leaved heucheras, Helleborus, and Liriope Big Blue.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Crocosmia x Lucifer (krow-koz-mee-a)

(Lucifer African Lily) ..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
3-31/2; full sun to light shade. Lucifer is easy to grow and thrives in organically rich slightly moist soils. Slowly increasing by bulbous offsets, Lucifer will not get out of bounds. It will, however, amaze you with its lovely light-to-mediumgreen vertically oriented irislike foliage and horizontal chains of rich scarlet-red, hummingbird attracting, nodding,
gladiolus-like midsummerborne blossoms. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) STAKED Spacing: 12-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Crocosmia x Walberton Yellow (krow-koz-mee-a)
(Walberton Yellow African Lily) ............................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
11/2-2; full sun to moderate shade. Walberton Yellow is a real knockout, the kind of plant that stands up well all season
and blooms heavily for an exceptionally long time. Indeed, for most of summer it turns heads with its loads of orange
tinged rich yellow hummingbird attracting flowers (also great for cutting). This is truly a wonderful plant and functions
well to brighten up shady borders and offset dark leaved companions such as purple leaved heucheras, Eupatorium
Chocolate, and Ophiopogon Nigrescens. It also looks nice with Crocosmia Lucifer, blue leaved hostas, Sedums of
contrasting flower color, and various coneflowers. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) STAKED Spacing: 12-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Cymbalaria aequitriloba (cym-ba-lay-ree-a ee-kwee-try-lo-ba)

(Toadflax Ivy) .................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
/2-1; light to moderate shade. This charming Foot Friendly creeper has withstood several winters in Michigan in Zone
5 and 6. The key is to have a soil that is well drained. Great along pathways in courtyards and around and between
stepping stones, toadflax ivy has charming light lime green foliage and during summer a continuous bloom of tiny
snapdragonlike purple flowers. Interesting companions include crested iris, sedums, black mondo grass, colorful sedges,
and various wildflowers. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 8-12
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Delosperma John Proffitt (del-oh-sper-ma)
Perennials & Ground Covers D
(John Profitt Iceplant) ................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5/6

1-2; full sun to light shade. Excelling as a rock garden specimen as well as general cover and container plant, `John
Proffitt is a remarkable selection of hardy ice plant. Not only is `John Proffitt clothed in semievergreen rich green
succulent foliage (often tinged purple in fall and winter), it is an exceptional bloomer. Budding during May and blooming June and much of July, its hundreds of shiny 11/2 wide fuchsia daisylike flowers all but smother its foliage. `John
Proffitt is a good companion to boulders and large stones, as well as other plants such as daylilies, dwarf clump forming
ornamental grasses, and tall sedums like Sedum `Brilliant, and `Neon. Best hardiness and performance is in well drained
soils. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 8-12
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Delosperma `Lesotho Pink (del-oh-sper-ma)

(`Lesotho Pink Hardy Ice Plant)..................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
1; full sun to light shade. This new introduction forms extremely low growing dense evergreen mats of succulent bluegreen foliage. Planted in well drained soil, it has exhibited good hardiness, and shortly after winter it bursts open with
such a shockingly pink multitude of daisylike flowers that the foliage disappears and a single plant can be seen from 100
feet away. Great in Alpine gardens and as a small scale ground cover, `Lesotho Pink is also a fine companion to black
mondo grass, sedums, hen and chicks, dwarf grasses, and other selections of Delosperma.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Delosperma Mesa Verde (del-oh-sper-ma) Plant Patent Applied For

(Mesa Verde Hardy Iceplant) ................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5/6
2; full sun to light shade. Totally unlike any other ice plant, nor any other perennial for that matter, Mesa Verde is a
compact carpeting ground cover with succulent, mid green, light reflecting foliage and a truly unique, long lasting flower
display. Beginning late spring and continuing well into fall, Mesa Verde bears a succession of 11/2 inch wide, iridescent
salmon-pink, daisylike flowers. The flower color is previously unseen among ground covers, and is a soft pastel that somehow is also attention grabbing. Mesa Verde is great between stepping stones and along pathways, great in containers, and
excellent as a small scale ground cover. It makes a fine companion to other Delospermas of contrasting flower color, and
can be used effectively in conjunction with sedums, Alliums, iris, Campanula, and dwarf ornamental grasses.
Price Includes Royalty. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Delosperma nubigena (del-oh-sper-ma new-bi-gee-na)

(Hardy Ice Plant) .............................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
1-2; full sun. Fast spreading, this import from South Africa is exceptional among the ice plants as, with heavy snow
cover, it has been found to tolerate temperatures to -25F. Its foliage is triangular in cross section, succulent, and brilliant,
shiny-lime green. Useful as a general cover and facer to shrubs, it is well adapted to withstand drought and infertility.
Blooming mid-spring with daisylike, yellow flowers. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Deutzia gracilis Nikko (dewt-see-a gras-i-lis nee-koe)

(Dwarf Slender Deutzia)................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
11/2-2 tall by 3-5 across; full sun to moderate shade. Nikko deutzia is an exceptionally compact shrublet that functions
beautifully as a moderate to large scale general cover or accent plant. Its narrow, tooth-edged deciduous leaves are
colored a splendid rich green and for a while, during mid to late spring, they almost disappear behind masses of nearly
pure white, 1/2 inch wide fragrant flowers. Then, signaling the end of the season, during mid September the foliage
transitions to deep burgundy. Size: #2 pot Spacing: 3-31/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
(`Candy Floss Carnation)................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5

6-8; full sun to light shade. `Candy Floss is one of the nicest Dianthus cultivars to come along in a while. Its evergreen
foliage is compact and pleasantly blue green. Late spring to early summer, it is accented with a fine bouquet of pretty,
ruffled, sugar-pink, exquisitely scented flowers. Like other Dianthus, this one is great in the rock garden, in patio
planters, as an edging, and in combination with other Dianthus, Alliums, sedums, lavenders, iris, Geum, Silene, and bell
flowers. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Dianthus `Cranberry Ice (di-an-thus) Patent # 18342

(`Cranberry Ice Carnation). ........................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
6-8; full sun to light shade. `Cranberry Ice is a prolific bloomer with exquisitely scented, 11/2 inch wide, purple eyed,
pink frilled flowers that are borne spring and early summer above blue-green foliage. `Cranberry Ice is quite tolerant
of heat and drought, but benefits from regular irrigation. It may be used in rock gardens and perennial borders, or for
edging. Great companions include other Dianthus, Alliums, iris, sedums, and lavenders. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum sieboldiana `Nana is a

nice complement to both Delosperma
and Dianthus.
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Dianthus Firewitch (die-an-thus)
(Firewitch Carnation) 2006 Perennial Plant of the Year .......................................................................................... Zone 4
6-10 in flower; full sun. Clothed in durable, healthy, deep blue foliage, Firewitch makes a nice blue pincushionlike
mat when not in flower. But in bloom, which lasts for several weeks during mid spring and early summer, the foliage
all but disappears under masses of bright raspberry magenta flowers. Eye-catching and trouble free, Firewitch is a
nice colorful addition to the rock garden, perennial garden, or any sunny landscape when mass-planted as an edging or
general ground cover. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Dianthus Lace Rose Red (di-an-thus)

(Lace Rose Red Carnation) ........................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
2-3, to 8 in flower; full sun. Lace Rose Red begins each year with a flush of vibrant silvery-green foliage. But, by
May, and well into June, this all but disappears under a veil of sweetly scented light crimson fringed, dark crimson
centered flowers. Among the hundreds of Dianthus selections, Lace Rose Red is set apart by its unique flowers and
splendid habit. In the landscape it grows nicely in a rock garden setting, draping over walls and planter edges, and
serves aptly as an edging or small scale ground cover. Try combining it with other Dianthus for a multicolored effect
or other suitable companions such as Alliums, euphorbias, iris, lavender, and sedums.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Diascia integerrima `Coral Canyon (die-aye-cee-a or dee-a-skee-a)
(`Coral Canyon Twinspur) ......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5/6

12-15; full sun to light shade. With loads of pretty rose-pink flowers continuously borne from spring to fall, `Coral
Canyon is a magnificent addition to any perennial garden. It may be used alone or in small groups as a companion, or
enmasse as a ground cover. Either way, it is magnificent, drought tolerant, florific, and worthwhile. Companions are
essentially endless and include Nepeta, coneflowers, Penstemon, Lobelia, Geum, dwarf grasses, phlox, Sedums, and bell
flowers. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 1-11/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Dicentra King of Hearts (die-sen-tra)

(King of Hearts Bleeding Heart) ................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
12-15; light to dense shade. Carrying genes of D. peregrina, D. formosa subsp. oregana, and D. eximia, this superb
cultivar displays strong hybrid vigor and many admirable traits. For starters, King of Hearts is a lovely foliage plant. It
is clothed in finely divided soft grayish green leaves that hold up nicely throughout the growing season (as opposed to
many species that fade in the heat of summer). It is also a big bloomer, actually an incredibly big bloomer. Flowering
nonstop throughout summer, King of Hearts blooms and blooms with masses of soft rosy pink heart-shaped flowers
carried attractively above the foliar mass. Use King of Hearts alone as a general cover or in combination with wildflowers, ferns, hostas, and numerous other shade loving ground covers. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Dicentra spectabilis (die-sen-tra spek-tab-i-lis)

(Bleeding Heart) ............................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
11/2-21/2; light to moderate shade. Bleeding heart is a true classic woodland perennial that can serve both as a companion, edging, ground cover, or specimen. Preferring organically rich constantly moist soil, it can really bulk up and its
blue green foliage is outstanding. Of course, the phenomenal rosy red and white, heart shaped, springborne flowers are
the primary focus of gardeners. Companions are endless and for starters include ferns, Astilbes, Brunnera, Cimicifuga,
hostas, geraniums, Heuchera, crested iris, Ligularia, Rodgersia, and sedges. Size: #2 pot Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Dicentra spectabilis Gold Heart (die-sen-tra spek-tab-i-lis)

(Gold Heart Bleeding Heart) ....................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
11/2-2 tall by 3 across; light to moderate shade. Like a bright beacon in the springtime
shade garden, the electric golden yellow foliage of Gold Heart bleeding heart is attractively carried upon soft peach colored succulent stems. For foliage alone Gold Heart is
a worthy small scale ground cover or accent plant, but its merits dont stop with foliage.
During spring, it also bears exquisitely rich rose-pink pendant heart shaped flowers, which
contrast with the foliage in absolutely perfect fashion. Interesting companions include
black mondo grass, deep green leaved sedges, purple leaved heucheras, and various wildflowers, ferns, and bold blue leaved hostas. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Diervilla lonicera (die-er-vil-a lo-nis-er-a)

(Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle) ........................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
11/2-3; full sun to moderate shade. A remarkable native, dwarf bush honeysuckle is tough, drought tolerant, disease
resistant, hardy, and very attractive. Its slow spreading rhizomes bind the soil well and it easily tolerates drying winds,
attributes that favor its use on steep embankments and sandy or rocky locations. Its springtime leaves are first burgundy,
then shiny green with hues of copper, eventually bronzy-red in fall. Yellow trumpet-shaped, hummingbird attracting
flowers are borne in spring. Companions include Eupatorium, Helianthus, ornamental grasses, ferns, pachysandra, and
hostas. Size: #2 pot Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Echinacea `Coral Reef (ek-i-nay-see-a)

(`Coral Reef Coneflower). ............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
21/2; full sun to light shade. `Coral Reef is unique for its double anemone-like heads of deep orange to coral ray flowers
topped with a frilly coral red cone. An excellent attention getter, `Coral Reef represents a color breakthrough, and is
superb in combination with other coneflowers, phlox, purple leaved Cimicifuga, Coreopsis, dwarf grasses, and many
other perennials. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Echinacea Crazy Pink (ek-i-nay-see-a)

(`Crazy Pink Coneflower). ............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
15; full sun to light shade. At 15 inches tall, Crazy Pink is perhaps the shortest coneflower, but in no way does it lack
flower power. Crazy Pink begins flowering during June and continues until October. During this time, it is smothered
in brilliant clear pink petaled, orange coned, butterfly attracting flowers. The flowers are big compared to the plant, and
numerous. Older plants may have as many as 100 flowers! It is perfect for containers, smaller landscape beds, borders,
and anywhere a big bloomer is needed, Crazy Pink combines well with other coneflowers, garden phlox, dwarf ornamental grasses, heucheras, dwarf daylilies, bellflowers, Calamintha, Alliums, and sedums. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Disporum sessile Variegatum (die-spore-um ses-i-lee)

(Variegated Fairy Bells) .................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
14-18; light to dense shade. Variegated fairy bells displays a graceful arching habit of sturdy green stems. These carry
artistically painted deep green and creamy white-striped narrowly oval 3 inch long deciduous leaves. During spring,
bell-shaped, six-parted, creamy white flowers hang in pendant fashion from the nodes of the leaves. Followed by round
green berries, the flowers are exquisite. Variegated fairy bells is a rhizomatous spreader, but a slow one. It is not invasive
and makes a nice small to moderate scale ground cover. Consider it in the foreground of Cinnamon fern or royal fern,
tall iris selections, and such grasses as Panicum Heavy Metal and Karl Foerster calamagrostis.
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Echinacea `Fragrant Angel (ek-i-nay-see-a)
Plant Patent 16054
(`Fragrant Angel Coneflower). ..................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
21/2; full sun to light shade. A magnificent long blooming selection with snow-white, gold centered, fragrant, 4 to 5
inch wide flowers, `Fragrant Angel carries its flowers on stout stems above deep dark green foliage. `Fragrant Angel
is durable and resistant to heat, humidity, and drought. It is versatile, provides beautiful contrast to other coneflowers
of other color, and is a fine companion to daylilies, Russian sage, sedums, and ornamental grasses. Price Includes
Royalty. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Echinacea Green Envy (ek-i-nay-see-a)

(Green Envy Coneflower). ........................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
11/2-21/2; full sun to light shade. In a world of dozens of great Echinacea selections, `Green Envy stands out as having
flowers that are truly unique. Produced summer to fall, the daisylike flowers of `Green Envy are composed of purple
based, green petals that surround a dark green and cinnamon-orange cone. They are borne freely and are fantastic
for cutting. `Green Envy is excellent with sedums, ornamental grasses, lavender, Liatris, and daylilies. And, whether
employed as an accent, ground cover, or container specimen, it should be placed close to patios and walkways so that
its floral qualities can be fully appreciated. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Echinacea Harvest Moon (ek-i-nay-see-a)

Plant Patent #17652
Perennials & Ground Covers E
(Harvest Moon Yellow Coneflower). ..................................................................................................................................... Zone 4

2; full sun to light shade. Among the many outstanding coneflowers bred by Richard Saul, he states that `Harvest Moon
is his favorite. It is tough, blooms like crazy and has fantastic color. This is an understatement and fails to mention that
`Harvest Moon is vigorous, displays a bushy habit of rich deep green foliage, and is decorated with up to 3 dozen, 4
inch wide, bright yellow petaled, bold brown-coned flowers that can last 2 weeks in a vase and appear continuously all
summer and fall. A great butterfly attractor, `Harvest Moon is also an exceptional companion and combines well with
grasses, sedums, Nepeta, daylilies, ornamental grasses, and other coneflowers. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Echinacea `Hot Papaya (ek-i-nay-see-a)

Patent Applied For
(`Hot Papaya Coneflower)............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
21/2; full sun to light shade. The latest greatest breakthrough in Echinacea breeding, this first-ever double orange coneflower was developed in the Netherlands by Arie Blom. `Hot Papaya is aptly named for its deep papaya colored ray
petals, and deep orange-yellow frilly pom-pom petaled cones. Supported by sturdy deep green, maroon hued stems,
the flowers are borne in good number and complemented by deep green rich textured foliage. Excellent companions
include yellow or amber colored cone flowers, garden phlox, ornamental grasses, Rudbeckia selections, lavender,
sedums, and Shasta daisy. Price Includes Royalty. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Echinacea `Maui Sunshine (ek-i-nay-see-a)

Patent Applied For
(`Maui Sunshine Coneflower)....................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
3; full sun to light shade. `Maui Sunshine is aptly named for its cheerfully sunshine-yellow petals and huge glowing
golden cones. A vigorous hybrid with strong upright stems, `Maui Sunshine is an extraordinary plant for the cutting
garden and large and imposing enough to be used enmasse as a ground cover. `Maui Sunshine is attractive to butterflys,
superb in combination with other coneflowers, and a great companion to phlox, Nepeta, Liatris, ornamental grasses,
`Chocolate Joe-Pye, and various daylilies. Price Includes Royalty. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Echinacea Pica Bella (ek-i-nay-see-a)

(Pica Bella Purple Coneflower)................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
11/2-2; full sun to light shade. `Pica Bella is a truly unique coneflower, and easily distinguished by its large heads of
rich rosy pink, spidery-thin petals that surround large cinnamon-orange cones. Carried upon stiff, almost wiry stems,
`Pica Bella is a statuesque cultivar excellent for specimen, accent, and mass planting. It is great with other coneflowers,
especially those with yellow or white flowers, and is nice in combination with daylilies, Coreopsis, Liatris, Nepeta, Liatris,
and various dwarf ornamental grass cultivars. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Echinacea `Pixie Meadowbrite (ek-i-nay-see-a)

(`Pixie Meadowbrite Purple Coneflower)............................... .............................................................................................. ..Zone 4
18-20; full sun to light shade. `Pixie Meadowbrite is a fabulous true-dwarf coneflower with highly branched habit
and a profusion of bright pink petaled, yellow-brown centered, summer and fallborne flowers. Flowering for an incredibly long time, the flowers carry their petals in horizontal rather than pendulous fashion, making them appear bright
and cheerful. And, against the unique blue green foliage, the flowers just seem to jump out and command attention.
Companions are endless and include grasses, sedums, Nepeta, daylilies, ornamental grasses, and other coneflowers.
Price Includes Royalty. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
(Àfter Midnight Purple Coneflower)................................ .................................................................................................. .....Zone 4

12; full sun to light shade. With a height of only 12 inches tall Àfter Midnight is the munchkin of the coneflower
world. But, in striking contrast to its height, it bears enormous 5-inch wide, rich ruby pink petaled, huge black-red coned
flowers, upon stout, deep wine-red stems. This is an unexpected pairing of traits, and makes Àfter Midnight an eye
catching ground cover, container plant, and companion to sedums, Russian sage, Rudbeckia, dwarf ornamental grasses,
Nepetas, dwarf goldenrod, and Caryopteris. Price Includes Royalty. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Echinacea purpurea `Coconut Lime (ek-i-nay-see-a per-per-ree-a)

(`Coconut Lime Coneflower)............. ................................................................................................................. ........................Zone 4
2; full sun to light shade. Perfectly named, `Coconut Lime bears a gold centered,
lime green central cone surrounded by pendant coconut-white petals. `Coconut Lime
was developed by Dutch plant breeder Arie Blom, and is considered the best double
flowered white coneflower for its sturdy, well branched habit and free flowering
nature with up to 20 blooms per plant. Great in heat and humidity, `Coconut Lime
is unique and outstanding for accent especially when planted near pedestrian traffic
and combined with sedums, dwarf ornamental grasses, and other coneflowers. Price
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Echinacea purpurea Kims Knee High (ek-i-nay-see-a per-per-ree-a)

Plant Patent #12242
(Kims Knee High Purple Coneflower) .................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
11/2-2; full sun to light shade. Selected by Kim Hawks of Niche Gardens, this fabulous dwarf coneflower is smothered
in clear pink droopy petals during mid to late summer. Excellent for mass planting in small to large areas, Kims Knee
High is as tough as it is attractive. Naturally, it also combines well with many other ground covers, including Allium,
Amsonia, Calamintha, Campanula, Coreopsis, other Echinaceas, Eupatorium, Heuchera, Daylilies, Lavender, Liatris,
Sedums, and such grasses as Calamagrostis and Pennisetum. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Echinacea purpurea Àfter Midnight (ek-i-nay-see-a)

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Echinacea purpurea Magnus (ek-i-nay-see-a per-per-ree-a)
(Magnus Purple Coneflower) ...................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
21/2-3; full sun to light shade. Among the finest and most popular perennials, Magnus is sturdy, drought tolerant, and
unusually florific. When planted alone it makes a superb addition to the perennial border combining marvelously with
ornamental grasses such as Calamagrosits, Miscanthus, and Pennisetum cultivars. Or, it can be massed as a ground cover
for dramatic effect. During spring, coneflower sports dark green coarse textured leaves and by mid summer is decorated
with masses of large purple petaled brown centered cones excellent for dried flower arrangements and persistent to
the point of providing color through fall and seed for songbirds during winter.
Perennial Plant of the Year 1998 Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Echinacea purpurea Ruby Giant (ek-i-nay-see-a per-per-ree-a)

(Ruby Giant Purple Coneflower) ............................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
2-21/2; full sun to light shade. Ruby Giant is simply astounding. Its huge 7 inch wide, recurved blooms of mauve purple
are held atop stout 30 inch stalks during the summer months. Produced by tissue culture, Ruby Giant is a magnificent plant
that is sure to become a stand-out conversation piece in any garden and naturally, it is a superb companion with other cone
flowers, ornamental grasses, Russian sage, oreganos, sedums, and countless others. It also has the added benefit of furnishing
late season food to songbirds as it produces copious amounts of thistle-like seed in its massive cones.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Echinacea purpurea Sombrero Hot Pink (`Kiechotpi)

(ek-i-nay-see-a per-per-ree-a) Plant Patent #21,312
(Sombrero Hot Pink Coneflower). ................................................................................................................Zone 4

14-18; full sun to light shade. The most compact Echinacea to date, Sombrero Hot Pink is excellent
for smaller garden spaces, but its multitude of exceptionally colorful flowers gives it a big presence. Each
3-inch-wide flower is composed of overlapping, shimmery pink petals held straight out from the central
cone. They are large and numerous and bloom repeatedly throughout the entire summer. Sombrero
Hot Pink adds a punch of vibrant pink to the landscape and is effective for container planting, small scale
ground cover, or for companion planting with sedums, Lavenders, Nepeta, daylilies, dwarf ornamental
grasses, and other coneflowers. Price Includes Royalty.
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Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Echinacea purpurea Vintage Wine (ek-i-nay-see-a per-per-ree-a)

Plant Patent 13893
(Vintage Wine Purple Cone Flower) ....................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
21/2-3; full sun to light shade. The name Vintage Wine is perfect for this plant which is one of the classiest garden
plants ever introduced. Durable and persistent, Vintage Wine is clothed in rich deep green foliage which contrasts
subtly with its superb velour-rich, purple-red petaled, deep brownish orange centered flowers. Effective in bloom from
late June through August, the flowers attract butterflies, combine well with just about everything, and later furnish seed
for song birds. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Echinacea purpurea White Swan (ek-i-nay-see-a per-per-ree-a)

(White Flowered Coneflower) .................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
21/2-3; full sun to light shade. Flowering during mid to late summer and beautifully named, White Swan is the superb
white-flowered counterpart to Magnus, mentioned previously. The two make lovely companions and White Swan, in
addition to combining nicely with grasses, makes a wonderful companion to tall sedums such as Autumn Joy, Brilliant,
and Neon, and such outstanding ground covers as the hardy geraniums, Astilbes, Coreopsis, Dianthus selections, and
dwarf spireas. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Echinacea `Summer Sky (ek-i-nay-see-a)

(`Summer Sky Purple Coneflower)........................... ................................................................................................... ............Zone 4
21/2-3; full sun to light shade. The first multicolored Echinacea, each petal of `Summer Sky is colored shades of coral,
orange, gold, and rosy-pink, with considerable variation in color as they age. Centered with large golden brown cones,
the flowers extend 5 inches across, are carried at a height of 30 inches, and are borne in succession through the summer
and fall. Fragrant and attractive, the central cones bear loads of seed that keeps songbirds around throughout the fall
and early winter. Companions are endless and include grasses, sedums, Nepeta, daylilies, ornamental grasses, and other
coneflowers. Price Includes Royalty. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Echinacea Sundown (ek-i-nay-see-a) Plant Patent Applied For

(Sundown Orange Coneflower) ................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
3; full sun to light shade. Sundown coneflower and its yellow flowered sister
Sunrise were bred by the Saul brothers at Itsaul Plants, and collectively represent
what may be the finest non-purple selections of coneflowers. Hardy to Zone 4,
Sundown blooms during summer with giant, rose-honey scented, henna-brown
cones surrounded by overlapping petals of deep reddish orange. Companions are
limitless and include other coneflowers, Russian sage, Salvia cultivars, daylilies,
Liatris Kobold, ornamental grasses, and many varieties of Sedum. Price Includes
Royalty. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Echinacea Tiki Torch (ek-i-nay-see-a) Plant Patent #18,839

(Tiki Torch Orange Coneflower). ............................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
2-21/2; full sun to light shade. `Tiki Torch is the first truly orange coneflower, and from early summer to fall is decorated
with numerous, pumpkin-orange petaled, cinnamon-orange, gumdrop shaped cones. Held upon sturdy, well branched,
deep green stems, the flowers are numerous and fantastic for drawing butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden.
They are also fantastic for cutting and container use, and in all cases create a dramatic color splash. Not surprisingly, this
is a plant for accent and specimen planting, and terrific with other plants. Some of its best companions are Echinacea
`Magnus, geraniums, purple leaved Sedums, lavenders, phlox, Salvia, and various dwarf ornamental grasses. Price
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Echinacea `Tomato Soup (ek-i-nay-see-a) Plant Patent #19,427

(`Tomato Soup Coneflower). ........................................................................................................................................................Zone 4
21/2; full sun to light shade. As the name describes, the flowers of this exciting selection are the color of tomato soup.
In addition to being red, the flowers are large, numerous, and centered with dark golden red cones. Companions are
numerous, and include yellow or golden flowered selections of coneflower, Coreopsis selections, daylilies, ornamental
grasses, Nepeta selections, garden phlox, sedums, and Rudbeckia selections. Price Includes Royalty. Size: #1 pot
(6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Echinacea Sunrise (ek-i-nay-see-a) Plant Patent Applied For

(Sunrise Yellow Coneflower) ..................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
21/2-3; full sun to light shade. Sunrise yellow coneflower, sister plant to Echinacea
Sundown is a unique addition to Americas palette of summer blooming perennials.
Flowering during summer, Sunrise is set apart by 5 inch wide, fragrant, flat topped
cones which are first green then gold and surrounded by magnificent soft citron yellow
petals. Elevated upon sturdy stems, Sunrise grows about 6 inches taller than Sunset
and like Sunset is a magnificent companion to other coneflowers, Russian sage, Salvia
cultivars, daylilies, Liatris Kobold, ornamental grasses, and various Sedum cultivars.
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Echinacea Twilight (ek-i-nay-see-a) Plant Patent Applied For
(Twilight Coneflower) ................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
2-21/2; full sun to light shade. Twilight represents another magnificent color breakthrough from Itsaul Plants. This
selection, bearing rich rose petals around red cones, is a superb addition to the quickly expanding palette of hybrid
coneflowers. Flowering during mid summer into fall, Twilight works well in conjunction with other coneflowers,
but also makes a hot combination with Coreopsis Moonbeam or Zagreb, Russian sage, Liatris Kobold, Origanum
Herrenhausen, Rudbeckia Goldsturm, Sedums, and various ornamental grasses. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Epimedium grandiflorum Lilafee (ep-i-mee-dee-um gran-di-floe-rum)

(Lilac Fairy Epimedium).................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
10; light to dense shade. Selected by Ernst Pagel, this fabulous deciduous-leaved fast maturing selection sports compact
habit and bright green foliage. Flowering profusely, during early spring, it bears a multitude of large violet-purple flowers (with lighter spurs) held slightly above the new foliagewhich at this time of year is glossy green.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Epimedium x Rubrum (ep-i-mee-dee-um)
(Red Leaved Epimedium) ............................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5

8-14; light to dense shade. A must for the shade garden, Rubrum is simply superbeasy to care for, long lived, and
attractive in leaf and bloom. A deciduous plant in the Midwest, its lovely heart shaped leaves emerge coppery green
with hints of burgundy during spring, mature to deep green, then become reddish-bronze in fall. Carried atop thin wiry
stems, the foliage alone is sufficient to merit the use of this plant. Even so, Rubrum also bears a multitude of bright
pinkish crimson sepaled, creamy white petaled, 1/2 inch wide, springtime flowers.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Epimedium x versicolor Sulphureum (ep-i-mee-dee-um ver-si-cul-er)

(Yellow Flowered Epimedium) .................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
12-15; light to dense shade. Originating from the cross of E. pinnatum and E. grandiflorum, this medium green selection is attractive spring through fall. And, its lovely pale sulfur yellow flowers, arriving during mid spring, are borne in
good numbers and make for a very pleasing display. Rugged and drought tolerant, yellow flowered epimedium is a plant
you can depend upon for long life with little or no maintenance. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Epimedium x youngianum Niveum (ep-i-mee-dee-um yung-ee-aye-num)

(White Flowered Epimedium) ...................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
8-10; light to dense shade. Compact in habit with dainty light to medium green leaves, this refined selection is adorned
with masses of pure white star-shaped springborne flowers. Its leaves, borne upon wiry red stems and grouped in threes,
are small (11/2 to 21/2 long by 1 wide) compared to other epimediums. Colored an attractive medium green, they
remain vibrant and clean throughout the growing season. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 8-12
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Eryngium Sapphire Blue (e-rin-ji-um)

(Sapphire Blue Sea Holly)............................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
2-21/2; full sun to light shade. By most definitions this is not a ground cover, yet it is a plant
so remarkable we felt compelled to bend the rules. Besides, it makes a good companion to
many different ground covers. Sapphire Blue is a spiky plant of silver veined, rich green
foliage to 8 inches. This alone is not remarkable, but during late spring and early summer it
sends up unbelievable silvery-purple stems that become topped with iridescent purple-blue
bracts which age to striking silver. Surrounding rich blue, mildly fragrant cones, the effect
of the inflorescences is beyond compare. Pausing a while during midseason, they usually
rebloom late July to fall, especially if dead headed in late June. Sapphire Blue performs
best with well drained soils and tolerates poor dry soils and high salt levels. It can be mass planted for bold effect or combined
with coneflowers, salvias, iris, goldenrods, sedums, and ornamental grasses. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Eryngium yuccafolium (e-rin-ji-um)

(Rattlesnake Master).........................................................................................................................................................................Zone 4
11/2, to 4 in flower; full sun to light shade. An American prairie native, rattlesnake master displays dusky blue-green
yucca-like foliage arranged in a basal rosette. It is tough, deep rooted, and resists heat, cold, and drought and during summer sends up an amazing stalk that bears sphere shaped heads of white flowers that attract butterflies and honeybees.
A great accent plant for combining with asters, black eyed Susan, garden phlox, grasses, and Sedums, rattlesnake master
takes its common name from the myth that its roots could be used to heal rattlesnake bites.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Generally Nonblooming
Euonymus fortunei Kewensis (you-on-i-mus fore-tew-nee-eye)
(Kewensis Wintercreeper)............................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
1-2; full sun to dense shade. The absolute most miniature of the wintercreepers, this tiny teardrop leaved selection is
ideal for use around stepping stones, along pathways, and trailing over rocks and retaining walls especially in areas next
to stairs so that its uniqueness may best be appreciated. `Kewensis may be tiny, but it is very tough and has pretty good
vigor. It may be combined with such clump formers as hostas, Helleborus, Tricyrtis, and `Silvery Sunproof lily-turf to
add vertical dimension and color contrast.
Size: 24 cell
Spacing 8-12
6-pack (18/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Eupatorium `Bartered Bride (you-pa-tore-ee-um)
(`Bartered Bride Joe-Pye) ................................... .................................................................................................................... ......Zone 5
5-7; full sun to light shade. `Bartered Bride Joe-Pye is a stately, deep green leaved, upright growing, pure white
flowering, time proven selection of Joe-Pye. It is a plant to use behind other perennials or as a specimen in gardens
of organically rich, constantly moist soil. It is also fantastic in rain garden settings, near water features, in moist swales.
Companions are numerous and include other Eupatoriums, ornamental grasses, gooseneck loosestrife, tall Nepeta selections, Russian sage, black eyed Susan, Phlox, and tall sedums such as `Neon and `Brilliant.
Size: #2 pot Spacing: 3-31/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Euonymus fortunei Coloratus (you-on-i-mus fore-tew-nee-eye)

(Purple Leaf Wintercreeper) TREATED TO PREVENT CROWN GALL ...................................................................... Zone 4
12-15; full sun to dense shade. A popular evergreen vine, Coloratus is an excellent drought tolerant moderate to
large scale ground cover. Dark green, its leathery evergreen leaves turn reddish-purple in autumn. Coloratus is nonblooming in its juvenile form and is outstanding for erosion control on steep slopes.
Size: 50 cell flat
Spacing: 8-12
Size: 38 cell flat
Spacing: 10-14
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Eupatorium coelestinum (you-pa-tore-ee-um koy-les-teen-um)
(Hardy Ageratum). ...............................................................................................................................................Zone 5
2-21/2; full sun to light shade. Hardy ageratum (a.k.a. wild ageratum) is a pretty yet rugged native perennial with slow creeping shrubby habit, red stems, bright green leaves, and masses of fuzzy, bright blue,
late season flowers. The butterfly attracting flowers are excellent for cutting, and their true-blue coloration helps to make hardy ageratum a superior companion to cultivars of Rudbeckia, Helianthus, Boltonia,
Echinacea, big blue stem, and Panicum. Hardy ageratum is adaptable to a range of soils from dry and
gravelly to moist and organically rich, and light conditions from full sun to moderate shade. Combined,
these attributes make it an excellent choice for the naturalized garden and an exceptional choice for rain
gardens. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 2-21/2
NEW SPRING
2012
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Eupatorium dubium Little Joe (you-pa-tore-ee-um dew-bee-um)

(Little Joe Joe-Pye) ........................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
4-5; full sun to light shade. Selected for its compact height, this tidy cultivar is everything that the taller super popular
selection Gateway is, just in compact form. Its sturdy habit is upright, its foliage rugged rich green, and during July
and August, the entire plant is crowned in big rich mauve colored flower heads. These dry nicely and are carried well
through the winter months. Price Includes Royalty. Size: #2 pot Spacing: 3-31/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Eupatorium fistulosum Gateway (you-pa-tore-ee-um fist-you-low-sum)

(Gateway Joe-Pye) ........................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 3
5-7; full sun to light shade. Derived from our native Joe-Pye, this florific easy to maintain selection is exceptional for its
massive dusky rose, summer- to fall-borne flower heads carried atop rich purple, stout, upright stems. Attractive to butterflies and swallowtails, its flowers are superb and once finished blooming dry to rich brown for late season interest. The
colorful stems, clothed in deep green elliptical leaves, contribute to making this a superior companion to porcupine grass,
selections of sunflower, starflower, and goldenrod. Size: #2 pot Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Eupatorium perfoliatum (you-pa-tore-ee-um per-fole-ee-aye-tum)

(Boneset). ................................................................................................................................................................Zone 4
21/2-4; full sun to light shade. Boneset was a favorite medicinal of North American Indians and was used
to treat a type of flu that was so painful it was called break-bone fever, and for the relief that came from
this plant, it was given the name boneset. Boneset is an important plant for rain and butterfly gardens.
It ranges from Nova Scotia to Florida westward to Texas, and is a sturdy herbaceous upright perennial.
Each stem bears lance shaped, 4 to 8 inch long, mid-green foliage and during mid summer to fall plants
are topped with loads of white butterfly attracting flowers. Boneset is great in mass plantings or as a
companion. It combines well with Joe-Pye, Helianthus, Liatris, garden phlox, black eyed Susan, and
ornamental grasses. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Eupatorium `Phantom (you-pa-tore-ee-um)

Plant Patent 18354
(`Phantom Joe-Pye)..............................................................................................................................................Zone 4
2-4; light to moderate shade. `Phantom was bred for small stature and is especially suited for small
gardens and container plantings. Its dark green, whorled foliage is attractive all season, and during late
summer and fall is topped with showy maroon to lavender flower heads that will take on darker hues
with cool night temperatures. `Phantom requires almost no maintenance and grows well in any good
quality garden soil. It is also effective waterside, in meadow gardens, or for accent in naturalized areas.
Decorative seed heads persist through the fall and winter to lend late-season appeal to the landscape.
Price Includes Royalty. Size: #2 pot Spacing: 2-21/2
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Eupatorium rugosum Chocolate (you-pa-tore-ee-um rew-go-sum)

(Chocolate Joe-Pye) ....................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
21/2-3; full sun to moderate shade. A lovely selection of our native Joe-Pye, Chocolate, as you might expect, displays
pleasing chocolate colored foliagecarried upon shiny purple stems. It is a slow colonizing ground cover valued for
contrast, yet stands well on its own with additional color provided by masses of bright white late summer- and fall-borne
flowers. It needs a fair amount of moisture if grown in full sun. Nice for cut flowers, it is an excellent foreground plant
to viburnums, tall grasses, and perennials and is a great moderate to large scale ground cover.
Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Euphorbia myrsinites (you-fore-bee-a mur-sin-eye-teez)

(Myrtle Spurge).................................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
4-8; full sun to light shade. Named for its resemblance to the genus Myrsine, myrtle spurge is an extremely drought
tolerant Mediterranean evergreen. Durable and cold tolerant, myrtle euphorbia is known for its close set, spiraling,
fleshy, bright blue-green, oval to spatula-shaped foliage, borne upon thick sprawling stems. Well budded by September,
and topped late spring to early summer with vivid chartreuse-yellow bracts, myrtle euphorbia is an eye popper and great
for tucking in the cracks of retaining walls, or companion planting with sedums and alliums in a LiveRoof or rock garden
setting. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Euphorbia myrsinites is also very

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Euphorbia amygdaloides `Craigieburn (you-fore-bee-a a-mig-da-loy-deez)

(`Craigieburn Wood Spurge)................................................................................................................................................... ......Zone 5
11/2; full sun to light shade. Simply outstanding, `Craigieburn is an aristocratic selection with very large, dark reddish
purple leaves that are everchanging in their color intensity, and unparalleled in richness. During spring, `Craigieburn is
even more interesting for the multitude of iridescent chartreuse-bracted flowers it bears in open sprays above its foliage.
Great for cut flowers, and a fine edging, general ground cover, or companion plant, `Craigieburn mingles nicely with
Heucheras, ferns, coneflowers, sedums, sedges, grasses, and others. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
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Euphorbia polychroma First Blush (you-fore-bee-a po-lee-kro-ma)
Plant patent applied for
(First Blush Cushion Spurge)....................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
8-12; full sun to light shade. Emerging early spring with leaves that are blue green in the middle surrounded by a
border of creamy white followed by an even more dramatic border of rose pink, the tricolored foliage of First Blush is
its main feature. Surprisingly, this coloration is held well into fall. First Blush is also a remarkable flowering plant with
bright yellow flowers surrounded by showy green centered, lemon yellow edged, leafy bracts. First Blush prefers a
well drained soil and is a natural for inclusion in rock gardens and perennial borders. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Fragaria x Lipstick (fra-gay-ree-a)

(Lipstick Strawberry)...................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
3-5; full sun to light shade. Lipstick strawberry is one of the most colorfully flowered and unique ground covers to
hit the market this decade. What makes Lipstick so unique is that it displays numerous rich deep rose-pink flowers
for several weeks during spring, then intermittently all summer, and finally numerously again in early fall. To top this
off it produces sweet edible fruit and its attractive deep shiny green leaves are evergreen. Lipstick forms a thick weed
impenetrable blanket in no time at all. It tolerates sandy soils, and in addition to being a good small- to large-scale general
cover, it grows well in planters and containers where its plantlet bearing stolons can gracefully cascade over the edge.
Size: 31/4 (18/pot) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Gaillardia aristata `Burgundy (gay-lard-ee-a air-i-stay-ta)

(`Burgundy Blanket Flower). ............................................................................................................................Zone 5

11/2-2; full sun to light shade. A super-fabulous blanket flower, `Burgundy adds a striking depth of
color to any planting. Profusions of deep burgundy flowers persist from early summer into fall and are
centered with distinct bright yellow buttons that transition to rich red as the season progresses. Uses for
this low-mounding perennial include small scale ground cover, edging, accent, or companion to other
Gaillardia of complementary colored daylilies, coneflowers, Deschampsia, and dwarf ornamental grasses.
Price Includes Royalty. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Gaillardia x grandiflora Commotion Tizzy (gay-lard-ee-a

grand-i-floe-a)
(`Commotion Tizzy Blanket Flower).......... ........................................................................................................ ........................Zone 5

12-18; full sun. `Commotion Tizzy is named for the exciting commotion of color it creates as it changes tones during
the course of the season. First russet red in bud, then opening to rosy terra cotta, its fluted flowers are eye catching and
bring hummingbirds like a magnet. It is a plant that commands attention with high flower count and is excellent enmasse
as a ground cover or for combining with sedums, daylilies, coneflowers, asters, Russian sage, Nepeta, and many other
summer blooming perennials. Price Includes Royalty. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Gaillardia x grandiflora Fanfare (gay-lard-ee-a

grand-i-floe-a)
(Fanfare Blanket Flower) ............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5

12-15; full sun. Certainly the most exciting blanket flower ever introduced, `Fanfare arose as a seedling sport of the
popular cultivar `Goblin. The differences are stunning and begin with the compact habit of this plant. It is rich green
leaved and stays in a tight globe shape without flopping over or opening up. The flowers, however, are what make
Fanfare a standout. Borne from spring until frost in the fall, `Fanfare is appropriately named for its multitude of flower
heads of brilliant scarlet trumpets that flare out and become bright yellow at their ends. `Fanfare is great as a small
to moderate scale ground cover, edging, or accent plant, alone or in combination with such fine companions as dwarf
selections of fountain grass, Deschampsia, asters, lavender, and many others. Price Includes Royalty.
Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Gaillardia x grandiflora Òranges & Lemons (gay-lard-ee-a)

Plant Patent #17092
(Òranges & Lemons Blanket Flower)..................... ....................................................................................................... ...........Zone 5
12-18; full sun. Bred by Rosemary Hardy of England, Òranges and Lemons is a terrific always-blooming perennial
that is smothered in 21/2 wide amazingly brilliant flowers. Each vibrantly cheerful flower consists of a yellow centered
orange cone surrounded by orange and sunny yellow petals. And after blooming, each yields fuzzy, yellow, globose
ornamental floral sachet. Companions are numerous and include grasses, coneflowers, daylilies, asters, Russian sage, and
sedums. Price Includes Royalty. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Galium odoratum (gay-lee-um oh-doe-ray-tum)

(Sweet Woodruff) ............................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
6; light to dense shade. A longtime favorite, sweet woodruff thrives in dense shade and can be used for accent under
such plants as rhododendron and azalea. Subtly fragrant, its numerous, tiny, four-pointed, white, star-shaped flowers are
borne during early spring and persist for many weeks. Sweet Woodruff is one of the very best ground covers for use
in conjunction with spring flowering bulbs and wildflowers. Trilliums, daffodils, and grape hyacinths are all excellent
companions as are bleeding heart, variegated Solomans seal, and Primula. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Gentiana `True Blue (gen-tee-aye-na)

(`True Blue Gentian). ..........................................................................................................................................Zone 4
6-10; full sun to light shade. Bred by Darrel Probst, `True Blue is named for its masses of 2-inch-wide,
true-blue tubular flowers, which open up and down the nodes from midsummer to early fall. `True Blue
is one of those rare break through plants in that it brings an authentic blue to the perennial garden.
Whats more, it is a gentian that is a good strong grower with flowers that open to attract butterflies and
hummingbirds. It is great for cutting and combines well with coneflowers, dwarf grasses, asters, phlox,
dwarf Rudbeckia cultivars, and tall sedums. Price Includes Royalty.
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Geranium x cantabrigiense Biokovo (je-ray-nee-um kan-ti-brig-ee-en-see)

(Biokovo Hardy Geranium) ......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
10-12; full sun to light shade. Originating in the Biokovo Mountains of
Yugoslavia as a mutation of G. x cantabrigiense (itself a natural hybrid of G. dalmaticum x G. macrorrhizum), Biokovo is drought tolerant and spreads slowly to
form attractive mats of shiny, pleasantly fragrant, nearly evergreen medium green
foliage. Its attractive light pink flowers, arising during mid spring to early summer,
are borne in profusion. Geranium Biokovo and its relative Biokovo Karmina (see
below) combine nicely with lavenders, Solomons Seal, and Pulmonaria.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Gaultheria procumbens (gaul-thee-ree-a pro-kum-benz)

(Wintergreen) ................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
3-5, spreading indefinitely; full sun to dense shade. Wintergreen is known to most of us for the taste and fragrance
of its superb oil (found in its stems and leaves), but it is also an extraordinary ground cover. Evergreen and preferring
moist acidic soils, this is one of our very best natives. During spring it blooms with tiny white bell shaped flowers which
in short order make lovely edible red fruit. Wintergreen also displays superb leaves which in youth are either red or
lime green, mature to dark jade green, and later turn reddish purple in fall and winter. A modest spreader, wintergreen,
which is best used as a general cover on a small to moderate scale, travels by short rhizomes and fills in to make lovely,
weed impenetrable mats. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 10-14
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Geranium x cantabrigiense Biokovo Karmina (je-ray-nee-um kan-ti-brig-ee-en-see)
(Carmine Biokovo Hardy Geranium)........................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
10-12; full sun to light shade. Like Biokovo, this wonderful selection is drought tolerant and spreads slowly to form
attractive mats of shiny, pleasantly fragrant nearly evergreen medium green foliage. Its mid spring to early summerborne
flowers, however, are colored a lovely carmine purple. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Geranium cinereum `Purple Pillow (je-ray-nee-um sin-air-ee-um)

Plant Patent #12829
(`Purple Pillow Grayleaf Geranium).......... ......................................................................................................... ........................Zone 5
2-4; full sun to light shade. A long time getting to market, this little geranium was worth waiting for. Not only is it dwarf
and compact, like other members of this tidy species, but hugely florific. In this case, the flowers are an electric purple,
and carried above bluish gray-green deeply lobed foliage. Excellent companions include other cultivars of grayleaf
geranium, Allium, sedums, miniature ornamental grasses, Heuchera, and Tiarella. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Geranium Dilys (je-ray-nee-um)
(Dilys Hardy Geranium) .............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5

10-12; full sun to moderate shade. A vigorous, carefree, incredibly strong and healthy ground cover that flowers all
summer, Dilys is one of the very best ground covering geraniums. From a cross involving G. procurrens (a strong
growing rambler) and G. sanguineum (a brightly flowered species) Dilys smothers the ground with very clean attractive vibrant green foliage topped early summer to fall with a succession of cheerfully bright, perfume scented, rich
reddish-magenta 1-inch-wide flowers. Use this plant liberally as a moderate or large scale ground cover, let it drape
over sidewalks and terraces, and combine it with such fine grasses as Calamagrostis Karl Foerster, Miscanthus Morning
Light, Silver Arrow, and Silver Feather, and Pennisetum japonicum. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 16-20
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Geranium macrorrhizum Ingwersens Variety (je-ray-nee-um mak-roe-rhiz-um)

(Ingwersens Bigroot Geranium) .................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
12-18; full sun to moderate shade. Like the parent species, Ingwersens bigroot geranium is drought and shade tolerant
and has attractive pleasantly scented foliage. Named after Walter Ingwersen, the popular English horticulturist, this fine
selection displays magenta pink summerborne flowers and somewhat glossier leaves.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Geranium maculatum (je-ray-nee-um mak-you-lay-tum)

(Wild Geranium). ..................................................................................................................................................Zone 4
12-18; light to moderate shade. Wild geranium is becoming increasingly popular for its lovely rose to
violet-purple flowers, which it bears in good number April through June. Each is delicate, five-petaled,
wind responsive, and held in clusters of two to five at the top of thin floral stems. Wild geraniums foliage
is deeply dissected, upright growing on unbranched stems, and of rich substance. Native to eastern North
America, it can be found naturally in rich to rocky open woodlands and thickets. Although it colonizes
slowly, it is not an aggressive grower. It prefers moist, hummus-rich soil, performs well in a variety of
conditions, and is at its best in shady gardens and borders. Excellent companions include hostas, dwarf
iris, Alchemilla, Brunnera, snakeroot, coral bells, and a variety of sedges and ferns.
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Geranium x magnificum (je-ray-nee-um mag-nif-i-kum)

(Showy Geranium) ........................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
10-14; full sun to light shade. A sterile hybrid (between G. ibericum and G. platypetalum), this loftily named plant is
appropriately namedit is magnificent, in bloom and otherwise. Showy geranium, G. x magnificum matures quickly
and displays a full robust habit composed of rich silvery- to jade-green leaves. Above these, during early to mid summer,
are borne masses of double 11/2 inch wide, saucer-shaped deep violet-blue dark blue veined long-lived flowers. Finally,
during autumn, the foliage picks up intense tones of red and yellow. Interesting companions include Ladys Mantle,
Lamium White Nancy, and Shasta daisies. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Geranium x Rozanne (je-ray-nee-um) Plant Patent # 12175

(Rozanne Geranium) ...................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
11/2; full sun. From Blooms of Bressingham, Rozanne has become popular for its
resistance to heat, attractive foliage, and long flowering qualities. Clothed in slightly
marbled, deep green foliage, Rozanne forms neat mounds 2 feet across. From early
summer until frost, it is decorated in 21/2 wide saucer shaped, violet-blue, white
centered flowers! Rozanne prefers consistently moist well drained soil and makes an
excellent small to mid sized ground cover, specimen, or accent plant. It is great cascading out of containers and is fine in combination with Amsonia, coneflowers, iris, other
geraniums, Joe-Pye, and various ornamental grasses. Price Includes Royalty.
2008 Perennial Plant of the Year Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
(Alpenglow Geranium) ................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3

8-12; full sun to light shade. A wonderfully well behaved carpet forming selection, Alpenglow requires little maintenance and provides great benefit through both its foliage and flowers. Semievergreen, its leaves often color up nicely to
red and yellow, during fall. The following spring, they are a rich clean green, and by late May throughout June, they are
accented perfectly by a large quantity of 1 inch wide, long lasting, nearly iridescent lavender-pink flowers. Alpenglow
is a great selection for mass planting, edging, and accent, and is a great compliment to ornamental grasses, various other
geraniums, and a host of other sun loving ground covers and perennials. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Geum `Fireball (jee-um)

(`Fireball Avens) .............................................................................................................................................................................. .Zone 5
12-16, up to 2 when in flower; full sun. Geum `Fireball is a unique plant, truly in a class by itself. `Fireball displays
a neat compact rosette of featherlike, upright, grayish-green foliage that emerges early in the spring. Its one of those
plants that jump starts the garden. By May, it begins to produce its cheerful, bright orange, semi-double flowers that
dance on the wind atop wiry stems. Since `Fireball is sterile, its flowers keep coming, with a procession that continues
well into summer. Uncommon in nature, the flower color of `Fireball is bright and showy, yet compatible with just about
every other color in the garden. It truly is a superb and invaluable companion plant.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Geum `Mango Lassi (jee-um)

(`Mango Lassi Avens). .....................................................................................................................................................................Zone 5
8-16; full sun to light shade. Geum `Mango Lassi emerges early spring with vibrant green healthy foliage. However,
its flowers make it a head turner. `Mango Lassi bears its lovely mango and butter-yellow, ruffle-petaled flowers upon
thin wandlike stems from late spring to mid summer. Each flower is wind responsive and complementary to many
other colors in the landscape. `Mango Lassi is excellent in the rock garden or as an edging or accent in the perennial
border. Companions include other Geums, sedums, Dianthus cultivars, ice plants, and thymes. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/
flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
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Fall
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Geum `Red Dragon (jee-um)
(`Red Dragon Avens). .....................................................................................................................................................................Zone 5
12-16; full sun to light shade. Emerging early spring, the rich dark green foliage of `Red Dragon is a sign that warmer
weather is on its way. Shortly thereafter, the leaves are complemented with numerous frilly double-petaled bright
scarlet-red flowers that run from late spring to mid summer. Borne upon wiry stems, the flowers lend motion as well
as color and create an interesting informal compliment to the garden. `Red Dragon is great enmasse, as an edging, and
in combination with other cultivars of Geum, bellflowers, gaillardia, lavenders, and Salvia and Nepeta cultivars.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Geum `Tequila Sunrise (jee-um)

(`Tequila Sunrise Avens). ...................................................................................................................................Zone 5
8-10; full sun to light shade. The healthy green, fan-shaped foliage of `Tequila Sunrise emerges early
spring, and later serves as a nice background to the playful, informal flowers for which `Tequila Sunrise
is named. The flowers, borne late spring to mid summer, are colored in cheerful shades of rose, and
carried well above the foliage upon wiry wind-responsive, merlot-red stems. `Tequila Sunrise makes a
great edging or accent plant, and wonderfully complements other Geums, Gaillardia, lavender, Coreopsis,
daylilies, and numerous ornamental grasses. Price Includes Royalty.
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Hedera colchica Sulfur Heart (hed-er-a kole-chi-ka)
(Sulfur Heart Persian Ivy) ............................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5

4-6 tall, spreading indefinitely; full sun to dense shade. Like the species, H. colchica, Sulfur Heart (a.k.a. Paddys Pride
and Gold Leaf) is durable, attractive, and coarse textured. In this case, however, its leaves are colored deep jade green
with yellow central variegation. Size: 38 cell flat Spacing: 12-14
Hedera helix (hed-er-a he-licks)

(English Ivy) ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
Reaching a height of 3-5 as a ground cover; climbing to 50; full sun to dense shade. Exceptionally versatile and popular,
this European trailing evergreen ground cover is one of the finest for large plantings where a lush, low maintenance
evergreen cover is desired. Leaves are typically 3 or 5-lobed, dark shiny green, and 2 to 3 inches long. Stems root as they
spread, and with support (such as a brick wall or tree trunk) produce aireal root-like projections which allow it to climb.
Size: 50 cell flat
Spacing: 8-10
Attractive per flat
Size: 38 cell flat
Spacing: 10-12
price point
Size: 24 cell flat
Spacing: 10-12
Hedera helix Baltica (hed-er-a he-licks)

(Baltic Ivy) .......................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
3-5; climbing to 50; full sun to dense shade. A very popular selection of English ivy, Baltica is unique in that its leaves
are smaller than the species and colored deep dark green.
Size: 50 cell flat Spacing: 8-10
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Hedera helix Hedgehog (hed-er-a he-licks)

(Hedgehog English Ivy) ................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
2-4; light to moderate shade. An amazing selection with medium green highly ruffled foliage, Hedgehog bears its
congested leaves upon wiry purple pigmented stems and slowly trails to make an effective small to moderate scale
ground cover. It is fantastic alone or in combination with ferns, hostas, Dicentra, iris, and sedges. Whenever possible it
should be sited close to traffic, such as along pathways and steps, to allow for up close viewing.
Size: 6-pack (18/flat) Spacing: 14-16

Hedera helix Thorndale (hed-er-a he-licks)
(Thorndale Ivy) ............................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
3-5 tall and spreading indefinitely, climbing to 50; full sun to dense shade. Like the species, Hedera helix, this is an
evergreen ground cover. Compared to H. helix its atrractive dark green leaves are a bit smaller, have a more prominent
central lobe, and display creamy white veins. Slow growing until rooted it later spreads at a moderate pace and makes
a thick attractive mat.
Size: 50 cell flat
Spacing: 8-10
Size: 38 cell flat
Spacing: 10-12
(Walthamensis Ivy)......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5

2-3 as a ground cover, climbing to 25; full sun to dense shade. The foliage of this vigorous small-leaved form is
medium green with white veins, and might best be described as a miniature version of Thorndale (see above). Because
of its small foliage, this is the selection of choice for areas where a fine texture is desirable.
Helianthus `Lemon Queen (hee-lee-an-thus)

(`Lemon Queen False Sunflower). ..................................................................................................................Zone 5
4-7; full sun to light shade. `Lemon Queen is a splendid native cultivar with robust upright habit, attractive light green foliage, and loads of sunny sulfur-yellow, 2-3 inch wide daisylike flowers mid summer to
mid fall. Exceptional for cutting, `Lemon Queen is a fine selection for the natural garden, rain garden, or
back-of-the-border. It can be pruned to keep it lower during early season without affecting flowering,
and it does a great job of attracting butterflies. Companions include big bluestem, switch grass, Indian
grass, Miscanthus, Boltonia, Rudbeckia, hardy ageratum, and many others.
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Heliopsis helianthoides Àsahi (he-lee-op-sis he-lee-anth-oi-deez)
(Àsahi False Sunflower). ...................................................................................................................................Zone 5
3-4; full sun to light shade. Certain to brighten any landscape, the numerous, golden-yellow pom-poms
of Àsahi, are borne early summer to mid fall among attractive dark green leathery foliage. The flowers
are highly visible, seen easily from long distance, and the plant is easy to grow. Àsahi excels in border
plantings, containers, enmasse, or as a specimen, and combines nicely with daylilies, Calamintha, fountain
grass, Indian grass, and Japanese silver grass.
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Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Heliopsis helianthoides Summer Sun (he-lee-op-sis he-lee-anth-oi-deez)

(Summer Sun False Sunflower) .................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
21/2-3; full sun. Marvelously florific, Summer Sun is a durable, low maintenance perennial ground cover with neat,
attractive, leathery, deep green foliage complemented July through August with numerous bright golden yellow, double
petaled, sunflowerlike blossoms. Bright and cheerful, the flowers are vibrant, clean, and long lasting and visible from a
long distance. Summer Sun can be effective as a ground cover on a moderate to large scale, and is a fabulous compliment to coneflowers, Solidago, Calamintha, daylilies, and various selections of fountain grass, switch grass, big blue stem,
Indian grass, and Japanese silver grass. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Helleborus Blue Lady (hell-e-bore-is)
(Blue Lady Lenten Rose) .............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4

12-15; light to moderate shade. With loads of nodding to upright deep bluish purple winter and springborne flowers,
Blue Lady is a fine selection of Lenten rose. Like other Lenten rose, this one brings tremendous color to the early season
landscape and makes a nice ground cover, edging, or accent plant. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Helleborus x hybridus (hell-e-bore-is hy-brid-us)

(Lenten Rose)..................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
15-18; light to moderate shade. A stemless herbaceous ground cover that blooms very early; usually beginning
February and lasting into April. Lenten rose is a rugged, coarse textured, leathery salt with shiny green foliage that
remains attractive year-round. Ideally suited for use on a moderate scale in naturalistic woodland landscapes, it is best
employed near the house to increase visibility (especially of its flowers, during cold weather when one is less likely
to be outdoors). It is superb in shady wooded plantings, looks great with many ferns, wildflowers, lamium, variegated
hostas, and combines nicely with hosta cultivars. Its flowers are nodding, 3-4 wide, and vary in color from white to
plum, often with spotting inside. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Helleborus Ivory Prince (hell-e-bore-is) Patent Applied For

(Ivory Prince Lenten Rose) .......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
12-18; light to moderate shade. Blooming late winter and early spring, Ivory
Lady is a stately English beauty with ivory flowers flushed pink and streaked
with hues of green and rose that darken over time. Its foliage, like other hellebores, is leathery, durable and drought resistant. Ivory Prince is excellent
with other Helleborus cultivars, spring bulbs, ferns, Heuchera cultivars, Tiarella,
and many other shade loving perennials and ground covers. Price includes
royality. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Helleborus Pink Lady (hell-e-bore-is)

(Pink Lady Lenten Rose)............................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
12-15; light to moderate shade. Flowering late winter and early spring with
loads of round, mostly upright, pink and rose petaled flowers, Pink Lady Lenten
rose is a fine selection for adding interest to the early season landscape. Naturally,
it combines nicely with other cultivars of Helleborus, as well as sedges, variegated
Solomons seal, Pulmonaria, Heuchera, Tiarella, Vinca, and many other shade
Spacing:
loving perennials and ground covers. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat)
11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Helleborus Red Lady (hell-e-bore-is)

(Red Lady Lenten Rose)................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
12-15; light to moderate shade. Red Lady, another fabulous Hellebore, was selected for the obvious reason, it bears
copious amounts of deep red petaled late winter and springborne flowers. Sturdy and drought resistant, it is a great
foliage plant as well and combines nicely with ferns, sedges, pulmonarias, Lamiums, and heuchera selections.
Blooming Time
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Agastache `Blue Fortune and

Calamagrostis `Karl Foerster
would each be very complimentary
to individual or combined-cultivar
plantings of Echinacea.
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At Hortech we take our daylilies seriously, and while the market revolves around two excellent cultivars, `Stella d Oro, and `Happy Returns,
we suggest that there are other cultivars worth planting, and we have now priced them in a way that makes their use easier than ever.
Daylilies have been, and continue to be, the focus of intense breeding efforts which has led to some 50,000 named cultivars. And, from a
pool of 50,000 cultivars, there are some outstanding choices. Our approach at Hortech has been to test many and grow few just the very
best, those with the most remarkable owers, highest bud counts, and greatest re-bloom tendencies.
What we offer is a remarkable collection and now, with few exceptions, at the same low prices as `Stella de Oro and `Happy Returns. The
intent is to offer the landscaper and independent garden center a competitive advantage in the market place, and enhance the gardening
experience of the consumer.
`Happy Returns
`Stella de Oro
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Hemerocallis `Bela Lugosi (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(`Bela Lugosi Daylily)............................................................................................................................................... .......................Zone 4
11/2-2; full sun to light shade. Regarded by many daylily aficionados as one of the very best purple daylilies, `Bela
Lugosi bears 6 inch wide true-purple flowers with lime green throats. A tetraploid with semievergreen foliage, `Bela
Lugosi blooms strongly and noticeably. It makes a good landscape plant on a residential or commercial scale and
combines nicely with other daylilies of lighter flower color, especially those with pink or yellow flowers. American
Hemerocallis Society Award of Merit Winner Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis `Big Smile (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(`Big Smile Daylily) .......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
21/2; full sun to light shade. Bred by Darrel Apps, this robust daylily is perfectly named. Thats because its sunnyyellow, fragrant, 7-inch-wide flowers, with their ruffled blush-pink edges look like a great big smile. `Big Smile not
only bears superior flowers, but loads of them, which makes it not only good in the home landscape but also suitable
for use on a commercial scale. It may be used in conjunction with other daylilies, mass planted as a ground cover, or
combined with such staples as Campanula cultivars, coreopsis, Gaillardia `Fanfare, Nepeta selections, and various ornamental grasses. Award of Merit Winner Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis `Black Eyed Stella (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

Plant Patent # 7909
(`Black Eyed Stella Daylily) ........................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
14; full sun to light shade. `Black Eyed Stella is an All-American Daylily Selection renowned for its deep reddish
maroon centered, golden petaled flowers of superior reblooming quality. Reaching 3 1/4 inches wide, the flowers are
borne in succession through June and July with rebloom often lasting, sporadically, until frost. Like `Stella de Oro,
`Black Eyed Stella is a clean grower with attractive deep green foliage. It multiplies well and is reliable season after season. Companions include other daylilies, Coreopsis, Agastache, Allium montanum, Campanula, coneflowers, geraniums,
Lavenders, Liatris, Nepetas, Salvia, and a host of ornamental grasses. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis Chicago Apache (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(Chicago Apache Daylily) ............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
21/2; full sun to light shade. With large (7 inch wide) intensely scarlet red, ruffle-edged flowers, Chicago Apache adds
an element of excitement to the late summer landscape. Clearly a hot color, this is not a plant for subtle effect. Rather,
with its sturdy leaves and flower stalks and flowers of thick substance and deep color (owed to its tetraploid chromosome count), Chicago Apache commands attention during late summer and is superb for edging borders and walks as
well as for mass planting. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Hemerocallis Bill Norris (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(Bill Norris Daylily) ........................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
21/2; full sun to light shade. Bill Norris represents the best of everything. It requires little care, is disease and insect
resistant, produces clean vibrant green foliage, and bears good quantities of incredibly beautiful rich golden ruffle-edged
flowers of extreme substance, and even reblooms a little. Perpetually popular and a recipient of multiple awards, Bill
Norris, is fabulous in combination with other daylilies, coneflowers, Nepetas, and ornamental grasses including Indian
grass, Japanese silver grass, and various selections of switch grass. Stout Silver Medal Winner
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Hemerocallis Fairy Tale Pink (hem-er-oh-kal-is)
(Fairy Tale Pink Daylily) .............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
2; full sun to light shade. Perpetually high in the Popularity Poll of the American Hemerocallis Society, Fairy Tale Pink
is unique for its ruffled, iridescent pink, green throated, mid to late summer flowers of heavy substance. Like Stella de
Oro, Fairy Tale Pink has been a winner of the Stout Silver Medal (top award of the American Hemerocallis Society),
testimony that this repeat bloomer is one of the very finest. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis Final Touch (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(Final Touch Daylily) ..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
21/2; full sun to light shade. Reaching 21/2 feet tall, the rich green sword shaped foliage of Final Touch is attractive
spring to fall, but during mid to late summer hardly gets noticed. This is when Final Touch bears its cheerful cherry
red and rich pink, yellow centered flowers on 3 foot scapes, a perfect 6 inches above the foliage. Flowering later than
most daylilies, Final Touch allows for the daylily bloom season to be extended significantly, and with flowers that are
fine, numerous, and long lasting. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis `Fooled Me (hem-er-oh-kal-is)
(`Fooled Me Daylily) ...................................................................................................................... .................................................Zone 4

11/2-2; full sun to light shade. Winner of the Stout Silver Medal, the Daylily Societys highest award, `Fooled Me has
proven itself for outstanding foliage and floral effect. Clean and vibrant green, the leaves set off the bold 51/2 inch
wide, bright yellow, cinnamon-red centered summerborne flowers. Attention getting, either close up or from a distance,
`Fooled Me is a true landscape grade daylily. This means that it holds up well over time and delivers a consistent floral
performance. Companions include other daylilies, coneflowers, Nepeta, Phlox, ornamental grasses, and sedums.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis `Forty Second Street (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(`Forty Second Street Daylily).................. ................................................................................................................ ....................Zone 4
11/2 - 2; full sun to light shade. `Forty Second Street daylily is unique for its large, double, deep rose eyed, soft pink
petaled flowers. Blooming mid summer, the flowers are borne in good numbers, have good substance, and can be
appreciated up close and from a distance. `Forty Second Street makes a great ground cover, edging, or companion plant
and combines well with coreopsis, coneflowers, Nepeta, dwarf ornamental grasses, and other daylilies.
Award of Merit Winner Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis `Glowing Bouquet (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(`Glowing Bouquet Daylily).................. ........................................................................................ ....................Zone 4
2-3; full sun to light shade. With long, sword shaped, attractive green, arching foliage, `Glowing Bouquet
is a classy foliage plant for the first part of the growing season. But, by midsummer it becomes an exquisite bloomer. This is when its big pink buds open to reveal tremendous, richly pink, white center-striped,
yellow throated, ruffle edged flowers. Mildly fragrant and blooming in good numbers, the flowers of
`Glowing Bouquet actually appear to glow. This is especially apparent during the morning and early
evening hours. `Glowing Bouquet is best planted near walkways, patios, and curbs so that its flowers can
be viewed up close. It is a fantastic companion as well, and combines nicely with other daylilies, Liatris,
coneflower, Nepeta, oregano, and dwarf ornamental grasses.
NEW SPRING
2012
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Hemerocallis Happy Returns (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(Happy Returns Daylily) ............................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
16; full sun to light shade. Bred by the accomplished hybridizer Daryl Apps, Happy Returns, a descendent of Stella
de Oro, demonstrates a very long reblooming season (late spring through fall), superb heat tolerance, and fragrant
canary yellow 31/2 inch wide flowers that go nicely with other colors in the landscape. Happy Returns is a tremendous
landscapers plant, filling out rapidly and making a bold visual statement. It has won numerous awards and is extremely
popular. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis Ìndian Giver (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(Ìndian Giver Daylily)................................................................................................................................................ ....................Zone 4
2; full sun to light shade. While the name may not be politically correct, everything else about this award winning
selection is perfect. Its clean mid-green semievergreen foliage is excellent and a perfect backdrop to the fabulous 41/2
inch wide, rich purple, deeper purple veined, white-trimmed, ruffle-edged flowers. Mildly fragrant and attractive to
hummingbirds, the flowers are unique and a favorite to many gardeners. Ìndian Giver produces many flowers, is great
as a ground cover, accent or specimen, and is excellent with other daylilies, coreopsis, phlox, Liatris, Agastache, Alliums,
bell flowers, coneflowers, lavenders, and dwarf ornamental grasses. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis Little Grapette (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(Little Grapette Daylily)................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
12; full sun to light shade. A unique new introduction that features a neat tidy habit of medium green deciduous foliage,
Little Grapette is a splendid repeat bloomer. Beginning early summer Little Grapette bears a tremendous quantity
of 2 inch wide purple-grape heavy substanced semi-fragrant flowers with contrasting yellow halo and green throat.
Award of Merit Winner Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis Mardi Gras Parade (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(Mardi Gras Parade Daylily)......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
2; full sun to light shade. Mardi Gras Parade is a lovely, charming, super neat, highly attractive variety with long summer blooming season. Reaching 4 inches wide, its fabulous tricolor flowers are cheerful rose pink with rich burgundy
eyezones and chartreuse centers. Ruffled about their edges, the flowers are rich in substance, borne in great quantity,
and among the best of all daylilies. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Hemerocallis Little Business (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(Little Business Daylily)................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
15; full sun to light shade. One of the most promising daylilies to come along in years, Little Business is a repeat
bloomer providing colorful 3 inch wide, fragrant, green throated, rich pinkish red flowers early summer through July.
With heavy bud count, the floral impact of Little Business is substantial and suitable for commercial applications as well
as home landscaping. Award of Merit Winner Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
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Hemerocallis Mauna Loa (hem-er-oh-kal-is)
(Mauna Loa Daylily)....................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
11/2; full sun to light shade. Above its handsome deep green foliage, Mauna Loa carries lovely, deep coppery tangerine
flowers that compliment nearly every other color in nature. For this reason, you can take your pick among hundreds of
effective companions. Of course, other daylilies work nicely with Mauna Loa, but so do Nepetas, coneflowers, sedums,
iris, and countless ornamental grasses. Mauna Loa is also a great edging plant and effective ground cover on a moderate
to large scale. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis `Melon Zest (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(`Melon Zest Daylily).................. ................................................................................................................................ ....................Zone 4
2 - 2 1/4; full sun to light shade. `Melon Zest is a daylily of strong character. Its rugged, bright green, deciduous
foliage stands upright and clean throughout the season, and sets the perfect backdrop to the unique midsummerborne
flowers. These are large, of rich substance, and colored a soft iridescent melon with warm pink blushes. Intriguing
and different, the flowers of `Melon Zest exude a subtle perfumelike fragrance adding to their already outstanding
qualities. `Melon Zest is a sturdy variety suitable for commercial as well as residential applications and is best sited
along patios and walkways so that the unique qualities of its flowers may be fully appreciated. Companions are endless with cultivars of Russian sage, coneflower, sedum, Liatris, and lavender being fine compliments.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis `Mini Stella (hem-er-oh-kal-is)
(`Mini Stella Daylily) ........................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4

10-12, 15 in flower; full sun to light shade. `Mini Stella is just what you might expect, a scaled down version of the alltime classic `Stella de Oro. Like `Stella de Oro it is a big rebloomer, often flowering nonstop from June until October,
with neat clean foliage the entire time. `Mini Stella also bears fragrant, beautiful, golden-yellow, 3 inch wide flowers, but
in the form a plant that only reaches 12 to 15 inches tall. With its small stature, `Mini Stella is a fine choice for pathway
and patio edging, container planting, small scale ground covering and companion planting. It combines beautifully with
Nepeta cultivars, cone flowers, sedums, and of course, other daylilies. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis Pardon Me (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(Pardon Me Daylily)....................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
11/2; full sun to light shade. An exceptional daylily, Pardon Me is a fragrant repeat bloomer that combines neat
deciduous foliage with a striking floral show. Beginning mid June and lasting for several weeks, Pardon Me bears
copious 2 3/4 inch wide bright red, yellow/green-throated flowers of heavy substance. Award of Merit Winner
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis `Rocket City (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(`Rocket City Daylily) ...................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
21/2-3; full sun to light shade. Perpetually popular, this visible-from-a-mile classic daylily is a fabulous backdrop or
commercial variety for its stature, 3 full feet when in bloom, and great quantity of huge, richly bittersweet orange, tawny
overlaid petals of heavy substance and crimped edges. Pairing `Rocket City with other plants is a snap, and great companions include other daylilies, `Chocolate Eupatorium, coneflowers, Agastache, Nepetas, summer blooming Alliums,
Liatris, and numerous ornamental grasses. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Hemerocallis `Siloam Amazing Grace (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(`Siloam Amazing Grace Daylily)................ .......................................................................................................... ......................Zone 4
2; full sun to light shade. Heavily ruffled, the primrose-yellow, soft green centered flowers are extra rich in substance.
They are much richer than the flowers of most daylilies and come across as sturdy, beautiful, and luxurious. `Siloam
Amazing Grace can be seen from a distance, but should also be planted near buildings, patios, and walkways. That way
people can truly appreciate its unique floral character. Great companions are plentiful and include sedums, ornamental
grasses, nepeta, phlox, and other daylilies. Award of Merit Winner Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis `Siloam Double Classic (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(`Siloam Double Classic Daylily).................. ............................................................................................................ ....................Zone 4
14-18; full sun to light shade. `Siloam Double Classic is one of the best daylilies ever developed. It has won numerous
awards and throughout its two decades of cultivation has proven resistant to disease as well as extreme cold and heat,
and has consistently been a strong bloomer with clean, dark green foliage. Its early to midsummerborne flowers reach
up to 5 inches across, are double with prominent ruffling, and colored rich peach-pink. The flowers are borne in good
numbers and continue for a considerable length of time. Great companions include coneflowers, other daylilies, Russian
sage, lavender, Coreopsis, and various dwarf ornamental grasses. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 16-20
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis `Spanish Glow (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(`Spanish Glow Daylily).................. ........................................................................................................................... ....................Zone 4
2; full sun to light shade. `Spanish Glow is an exceptionally beautiful very large flowered (5 inch wide), warm peach
color daylily. Blooming midseason and decorated with ruffled edges, the petals of `Spanish Glow seem to glow in the
sun. It is also a rebloomer and will produce flowers well into late summer. This variety, like other daylilies, is a great
edging plant, ground covering erosion controller, and companion. It grows nicely in combination with other daylilies,
grasses, Rudbeckia, sedums, Russian sage, phlox, and many others. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis Stella de Oro (hem-er-oh-kal-lis)

(Stella de Oro Daylily).................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
11/2-2; full sun to light shade. Without a doubt this cultivar is the most significant daylily introduction of the last century.
Flowers are fragrant, pure golden orange, and reliably and numerously rebloom from late spring to early fall. Foliage
is so tough as to last the entire season without becoming tattered, and its compact habit and pleasant green color make
an ideal backdrop for the outstanding flowers. Spread is vigorous making it a splendid ground cover for moderate to
large plantings, especially in broad gently curving beds such as might be designed about the foundations of commercial
buildings or contemporary homes. Stout Silver Medal Winner Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Hemerocallis `South Seas (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(`South Seas Daylily)........................ ......................................................................................................................... ......................Zone 4
21/2; full sun to light shade. Among the many thousands of daylily cultivars, `South Seas is easily recognized, distinct,
and perfectly named for its one of a kind, luscious coral-tangerine, 5 inch wide flowers. When surveyed, gardeners
regularly name `South Seas as one of their favorite. It is vigorous and healthy and, while it is popular among enthusiasts,
it is a strong landscape grade daylily that is visible, low maintenance, and dependable year after year. `South Seas is great
for edging, ground covering, accent, and can be interplanted with other daylilies or paired with other popular summer
blooming perennials. Some of the best include phlox, coneflowers, Achillea, Lavender, Russian sage, and ornamental
grasses. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
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Hemerocallis Strawberry Candy (hem-er-oh-kal-is)
(Strawberry Candy Daylily) ......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
2; full sun to light shade. A Stamile 1989 introduction, this exceptional daylily was the recipient of the daylily societys
top award, the Stout Silver Medal in 1998 (previously won by Stella de Oro). To say the least, it is a very good daylily.
Its bud count is high, it flowers early and mid summer well into fall (considered a rebloomer), and its 41/2 inch wide
flowers are lovelystrawberry pink with a rich rose-red eyezone and golden green throat. Heavy of substance, this
tetraploid has good foliar qualities and is good for both residential and commercial use.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis Summer Wine (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(Summer Wine Daylily) ................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
2-21/2; full sun to light shade. Simply pleasing, Summer Wine is one of those easy going plants that is easy to take in
all respects. Its foliage stays clean, it flowers well, and requires about zero maintenance. Summer Wine is aptly named
for its rich wine red yellow throated mid summerborne flowers which are lightly ruffled about their edges. Each flower
reaches 51/2 inches across and makes a colorful displayparticularly in mass plantings and when combined with such
attractive companions as Hemerocallis Happy Returns, Hyperion, or Gentle Shepherd, Coreopsis Moonbeam, and
Lavandula Munstead. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis `Sunday Gloves (hem-er-oh-kal-is)
(`Sunday Gloves Daylily)............................... ......................................................................................................................... .......Zone 4

2; full sun to light shade. `Sunday Gloves is one of the classiest of the daylilies. It presents this image through its clean
foliage and marvelous 5 1/4 wide, near-white, yellow centered, celery-green throated, richly ruffle-edged flowers.
Highly fragrant for a daylily, `Sunday Gloves flowers all summer long with repeat blooming habit. It is easy to grow,
reliable in bloom, and excellent as a companion to grasses, phlox, sedums, lavender, and other daylilies.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hemerocallis `You Are My Sunshine (hem-er-oh-kal-is)

(`You Are My Sunshine Daylily).................. ........................................................................................................... ....................Zone 4
2-3; full sun to light shade. This terrific reblooming cultivar carries a fitting name as its flowers are colored sunny yellow
with red eyezone. They are bright and cheerful, 3 to 41/2 inches wide, and bloom repeatedly during the midsummer
season. `You Are My Sunshine is a tetraploid and as such is quite sturdy and heat resistant. It has been successful in
winning awards from the American Daylily Society, and is terrific as an edging, ground cover, or accent. Companions
include Coreopsis, grasses, coneflowers, Nepeta, Sedums, and other daylilies.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hepatica acutiloba (he-pat-ti-ka)

(Sharp Lobed Hepatica).................. ............................................................................................................................ ....................Zone 4
1-2; light to moderate shade. Hepatica is a little woodland native ground cover/wildflower. It is a classic harbinger of
spring and graces the woodland with showy white to lavender tinted flowers during March and April. The evergreen
deep green leaves are leathery, often purple mottled, arranged in three lobes. Companions include wildflowers, ferns,
astilbes, crested iris, Heucheras, dwarf hostas, bunchberry, wintergreen, Helleborus, and sedges. Size: 31/4 (18/flat)
Spacing: 6-10
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Herniaria glabra Green Carpet (her-nee-air-ee-a glay-bra)

(Green Carpet Rupturewort) ....................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
1
/2 tall; full sun to light shade. A miniature version of rupturewort, Green Carpet
reaches only about 1/2 inch tall, looks like a tight little green moss, and spreads
quite slowly. As might be expected, it is a fantastic Foot Friendly filler for planting between stepping stones and as an edging to garden paths. Like the species,
it also works well for softening up stone and wood steps and retaining walls. It is
evergreen with tiny greenish flowers, can substitute for a lawn on a small scale,
and combines nicely with bulbs, hostas, sedges, and other plants of contrasting
texture and color. Size: 6- pack (18/flat) Spacing: 6-8
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Herniaria glabra Sea Foam (her-nee-air-ee-a glay-bra)

Patent Number 15989
(`Sea Foam Rupturewort) .............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
1-2; full sun to light shade. A lovely evergreen ground cover, Sea Foam has proven to be an attractive foot friendly
plant not bothered by sun, humidity, or heat. Sea Foam blooms with tiny, nearly invisible flowers but displays a soft
textured habit and cheerful green centered and cream edged teardrop shaped leaves which combine to make it a fine
small to moderate scale general cover, filler for between stepping stones, and an excellent companion to Alliums, heucheras, hostas, Nepetas, Persicaria Red Dragon, tall sedums, sedges, and dwarf ornamental grasses.
Size: 6- pack (18/flat) Spacing: 8-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
(`Berry Smoothie Coral Bells).................. ................................................................................................................ ....................Zone 4

12-14; full sun to light shade. With bold habit and outstanding color, `Berry Smoothie stands out in the crowd of
Heucheras. During spring it is colored an amazing rose pink. In time it changes to purple rose, then back to rose pink.
Its flowers are dainty white. `Berry Smoothie is great in the shade garden and a perfect companion to sedges, Japanese
forest grass, ferns, other selections of coral bells, and dwarf crested iris. Price Includes Royalty. Size: # 1 pot (6
or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
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Heuchera `Caramel (hew-ker-a)

Plant Patent # 16560
(`Caramel Coral Bells)......................................................................................................................................... ............................Zone 4
8-10; full sun to light shade. A robust grower with fuzzy caramel-orange foliage, `Caramel displays compact habit and
forms tight foliage mounds decorated mid summer with creamy white whispy flowers. `Caramel is nicely combined with
other Heuchera selections, black mondo grass, smaller ferns, hostas, sedges, crested iris, and Epimedium.
Price Includes Royalty. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Heuchera `Georgia Peach (hew-ker-a)

Plant Patent # 19,375
(`Georgia Peach Coral Bells) ........................................................................................................................... Zone 4
14-30; full sun to light shade. Among other striking Heuchera introductions from Dan Heims of Terra
Nova Nurseries, `Georgia Peach stands out for its huge peachy-orange leaves embellished by an overlay
of silvery-white. Sure to brighten up any shady spot with its lush, brilliant foliage, `Georgia Peach adds
further interest to the landscape when, with cooler fall temperatures, it deepens to a rich rose purple.
`Georgia Peach tolerates summertime heat and combines nicely with other Heuchera selections of contrasting color, ferns, sedges, Cimicifuga, Hostas, and many others. Sprays of dainty, creamy white flowers
rise above the plant in spring. Price Includes Royalty.
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Heuchera Marmalade (hew-ker-a) Plant Patent Applied For
(Marmalade Coral Bells) ............................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
10; light to moderate shade. Bred by Dan Heims of Terra Nova Nursery, this selection represents a significant color
breakthrough. In a world of purple-dominated coral bells, Marmalade is clothed in ruffled golden-amber foliage with
deep tints of rosy red on top and pink below. A great designer plant, because it combines nicely with nearly every other
colorespecially purples, greens, and blues, Marmalade fits into every landscape. During early summer it brings even
greater interest when topped with spires of cream colored flowers. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Heuchera `Midnight Bayou (hew-ker-a)

(`Midnight Bayou Coral Bells) ........................................................................................................................ Zone 4
11-15; full sun to light shade. A dramatic foliage plant, the maple shaped leaves of `Midnight Bayou
are rich red-purple, black veined, and transition to silvery purple as the season progresses. The distinctive foliage is decorated late spring and early summer with sprays of dainty pink flower spikelets. A
strong grower that displays resistance to humidity, `Midnight Bayou makes a fine ground cover, container
plant, specimen, or edging. Companions are numerous and include complementary selections of coral
bells as well as ferns, sedges, Pulmonaria, Prairie dropseed, and crested iris. Price Includes Royalty.
Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing:12-16
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Heuchera `Midnight Rose (hew-ker-a) Plant Patent Applied For
(`Midnight Rose Coral Bells) ......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4

10 tall, up to 2 in flower; light to moderate shade. Hot pink polka dots against a backdrop of purple are the outstanding feature of this Òbsidian sport, discovered by Larry Hurley of Behnke Nursery. `Midnight Rose represents a new
look for this magnificent Heuchera that never seems to quit producing new and interesting selections (mostly due to the
remarkable work of Heuchera breeders Dan Heims and Charles and Martha Oliver). The pink polka dots of `Midnight
Rose may lighten to cream as the season unfolds, adding further interest to this unique selection. Flowers of creamy
white are borne upon whispy stems during late spring. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Heuchera `Mocha (hew-ker-a) Plant Patent Applied For

(`First Frost Coral Bells)......................................... .................................................................................................................. ......Zone 4
12-16; light to moderate shade. In a world of hundreds of Heuchera selections, it takes an exceptional plant to be sufficiently different. `Mocha is such a plant, and caught our attention with more robust, richer, darker purple, healthier foliage. Mostly evergreen, with fresh foliage emerging during midspring, `Mocha has a commanding presence as a foliage
plant, but also bears attractive cream colored flowers during midsummer. Great companions include other Heucheras,
irises, Japanese forest grass, sedges, ferns, Ligularia, and astilbes. Uses range from general ground cover to edging and
accent planting. Price Includes Royalty. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Heuchera Obsidian (hew-ker-a) Plant Patent Applied For

(Obsidian Coral Bells) ................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
10; full sun to moderate shade. A Terra Nova Nursery introduction, this one may be the deepest darkest purple (nearly
black) of any selection of Heuchera. Spreading 16 inches across in maturity, Obsidian absorbs almost all light and thus can
be used to create sharp contrast against bright colored Heucheras such as Green Spice, Snow Angel, and Silver Scrolls,
Heucherellas like Sunspot, brightly colored sedges like Evergold and Bowles Golden, golden leaved Japanese forest
grass, golden Hostas, or golden creeping moneywort--the possibilities are endless. Also, bearing pretty white flowers during
early summer, one thing is for sure, this is a unique plant that will add interest to any garden. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Heuchera x Palace Purple (hew-ker-a)

(Palace Purple Coral Bells) ........................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
10-14; full sun to moderate shade. Although there has been much dispute over the classification of this cultivar,
everyone agrees that it is among the finest of the purple colored plants. When the category is narrowed to purple leaved
ground covers it shines even more brightly. Introduced from Europe by Alan Bush of North Carolina, the intensity of
the purple of its rugged maple-like leaves must be seen to be believed. It is outstanding when used as a backdrop for low
growing hostas and combines well with many non-invasive shade loving perennials such as variegated Solomons Seal,
anemone, Japanese forest grass, Pulmonaria, ferns, Japanese roof iris, and blue leaved hostas. Flowers are tiny wisps of
yellowish white that arise above the foliage during spring. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Heuchera Silver Scrolls (hew-ker-a)

Plant Patent #12066
(`Silver Scrolls Coral Bells) ............................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
8-12; full sun to moderate shade. Among the many heuchera selections, Silver Scrolls is a standout with rich purple
leaves beautifully overlaid with an intense veil of silver. This coupled with a deep purple scrollwork of veination creates
an exceptionally dazzling mosaic of color. Further enhancing this fine cultivar is the intensely plum purple undersides of
the leaves and the pink tinged, tiny white flowers of late spring. Good companions include smaller varieties of lady fern,
black wood fern, Asarum, Bergenia, Dicentra, Epimedium, Helleborus, Hostas, Japanese forest grass, Prairie dropseed,
and many others. Price Includes Royalty. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Heuchera villosa Àutumn Bride (hew-ker-a)

(Àutumn Bride Coral Bells) ....................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
11/2; light to moderate shade. Hands down, Àutumn Bride is one of the best coral bells selections. It is time-proven
with exceptional vigor, hardiness, drought tolerance and longevity. And, its foliage is perhaps the most impressive of all
selections of this magnificent genus. Àutumn Bride displays huge, fuzzy, soft green, maple shaped foliage. Its late summer and fallborne flowers are clear white and mildly fragrant. Uses include ground covering, rock garden specimen,
edging, and as a companion to other coral bells, ferns, hostas, Astilbe, crested iris, Japanese forest grass, and sedges.
Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2'
Blooming Time
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta `Praying Hands is

complementary to Heuchera cultivars
with purple, orange and silver leaves.
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Heuchera Stormy Seas (hew-ker-a)

(Stormy Seas Coral Bells) ............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
8-12; full sun to moderate shade. Considered the strongest grower among the fancy leaved purple heucheras, Stormy
Seas matures quickly and is long lived. In addition, it is one of the most stunning cultivars. Its foliage is rich purple,
ruffle-edged, and overlaid in shiny silver. On its undersurface the foliage is stained rich wine-purple. Stormy Seas forms
neat mounds and may be the best heuchera for large scale landscape useespecially when planted in sweeping drifts
where it creates a classy rich feel. Sprays of tiny white flowers further decorate it during early summer.
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x Heucherella `Golden Zebra (hew-ke-rel-la) Patent Applied For
(`Golden Zebra Foamy Bells) ..................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
8-10; light to moderate shade. `Golden Zebra is a rugged member of the Heucherella group, and also happens to
be one of the more colorful of the lot. Its fanlike foliage is a splendid deep green and burgundy, but during fall transitions to bright yellow with deep wine-red central pigmentation. Summerborne flowers are whispy white. A standout
in containers and perennial borders, `Golden Zebra can be used as a pathway edging or companion to other cultivars
of x Heucherella or heuchera, sedges, hostas, and crested iris. Price Includes Royalty. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat)
Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
x Heucherella Stoplight (hew-ke-rel-la) Patent Applied For

(Stoplight Foamy Bells)................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
8; light to moderate shade. Selected by Dan Heims of Terra Nova Nursery, this fascinating selection makes a bright
splash in the shade garden. Stoplight is clothed in blood-red splotched, electric yellow foliage that forms mats 11/2 feet
across. In early to mid summer, Stoplight also produces a good quantity of rich pink flowers atop upright floral spikes
and during fall its leaves change to the color of straw. Stoplight works nicely as a bright accent plant or light reflecting,
small scale ground cover. Companions are endless with purple leaved heucheras, blue leaved hostas, and rich green ferns
being some of the best. Price Includes Royalty. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
x Heucherella `Sweet Tea (hew-ke-rel-la) Patent Applied For
(`Sweet Tea Foamy Bells) ........................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4

10-14; light to moderate shade. À truly magnificent foliage plant, `Sweet Tea boasts huge foliage marked with a
central star-shaped marking of rich cinnamon. Around this is a vibrant orange-tea pigmentation, sometimes with hints
of yellow. Derived from crosses involving H. villosa, which gives it its extreme size, `Sweet Tea can be used in shady
borders, alone or in companionship with ferns, sedges, Ajuga, hostas, dwarf iris, and Helleborus. Its summerborne
flowers are creamy white.
Price Includes Royalty.. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
x Heucherella `Tapestry (hew-ke-rel-la) Patent Applied For

(`Tapestry Foamy Bells) ............................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
7-9; light to moderate shade. With sturdy iridescent blue-green foliage that changes to mid green with deep purple
centers during fall and winter, `Tapestry is one of the most colorful of the x Heucherellas. It is also one of the most
durable, vigorous, and reliable. Flowers are warm pink during June and July, and while interesting are only a subtle
compliment to the superior foliage. Companions are many and include Heuchera selections, ferns, sedges, dwarf crested
iris, and chartreuse leaved selections of hosta.
Price Includes Royalty.. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Hibiscus moscheutos `Blue River II (hi-bis-kus mos-kew-tos)

(`Blue River II Hibiscus)................... ..................................................................................... ............................Zone 4
4-5; full sun to light shade. `Blue River bears a continuous procession of clear white, 10-inch-wide,
saucer shaped flowers from mid summer through early fall. They are impressive as is the statuesque
habit of this vibrant green leaved, healthy, vigorous, strong growing, semiwoody perennial. `Blue River
performs equally well in average to wet soils and can be counted upon to be sturdy and long lived. It is
great with other cultivars of hibiscus, tall ornamental grasses, tall phlox, Rudbeckia, asters, Helianthus,
and many other robust perennials. Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 3-4
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Hibiscus moscheutos `Fantasia (hi-bis-kus mos-kew-tos)

Plant Patent Number 11,853
(`Fantasia Hibiscus)................... ............................................................................................... ............................Zone 4
2-3; full sun to light shade. `Fantasia is a very compact variety of Hibiscus that yields a continuous display
of lavender-gray, ruffled, hot pink-eyed, 11-inch-wide, saucer shaped flowers mid summer through early
fall. The flowers are amazing, attract lots of butterflies, and the smaller size of the plant makes it compatible with many other perennials, including low growing and mid sized ornamental grasses, garden phlox,
Rudbeckia, asters, Helianthus, and tall sedums. It is healthy, vigorous, strong growing, semiwoody, great
in average and wet soils, healthy, and long lived. Price Includes Royalty.
Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 3-4
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Hibiscus moscheutos `Lady Baltimore (hi-bis-kus mos-kew-tos)

(`Lady Baltimore Hibiscus)................... ................................................................................. ............................Zone 4
4-5; full sun to light shade. `Lady Baltimore is an elegant, time proven Hibiscus variety with large, cone
shaped, pink petaled, deep rose centered flowers that bloom mid summer until frost. Like other hibiscus,
`Lady Baltimore attracts butterflies, is tremendously showy, and is clothed in attractive vibrant green
foliage. A fine companion, it pairs nicely with mid sized ornamental grasses, phlox, Rudbeckia, asters,
Helianthus, tall sedums, and other hibiscus. It is adaptable in soils that range from average to wet.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hibiscus moscheutos `Plum Crazy (hi-bis-kus mos-kew-tos)

(`Plum Crazy Hibiscus)................... ........................................................................................ ............................Zone 4
3-4; full sun to light shade. `Plum Crazy is a fabulous selection from the renowned Fleming Brothers.
It is midsized, clothed in rich purple pigmented, deeply dissected foliage, and decorated during summer
and fall with large, plum-pink, dark-pink-centered flowers. Very dramatic in every way, `Plum Crazy
is a noteworthy plant that makes a great companion to mid sized grasses, phlox, Rudbeckia, asters,
Helianthus, tall sedums, and mid sized grasses. It is adaptable to soils that range from average to wet. Price
includes royalty. Price Includes Royalty. Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 3-4
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Hibiscus moscheutos `Robert Fleming (hi-bis-kus mos-kew-tos)

(`Robert Fleming Hibiscus).................................................................................................... ............................Zone 4
3-31/2; full sun to light shade. `Robert Fleming is named for one of the three famous Flemming
Brothers who spent years hybridizing outstanding hibiscus selections. This cultivar is known for compact
habit, rich green foliage and plentiful deep red, velvety flowers borne continually from midsummer to
frost. Companions include other hibiscus, medium sized ornamental grasses, phlox, Rudbeckia, asters,
Helianthus, and tall sedums. It is adaptable to soils ranging from average to wet. Price Includes
Royalty. Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 3-4
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Hosta Blue Angel (hos-ta)
(Blue Angel Hosta)......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
2 tall by 3 wide; light to dense shade. Its almost impossible to adequately describe this magnificent Paul Aden creation.
Blue Angel is, in a word, breathtaking. It is a big bold blue highly prized hosta. Some have proclaimed it the largest of
the blue hostas (reaching 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide in very rich soil), and whether or not that is true, it has a big presence. During summer it blooms with near-white hummingbird attracting trumpets upon stalks that reach 4 feet tall. The
effect is superb, yet if it never flowered, that would be ok too. Thats because its soft blue, heart-shaped leaves are so
soft and pleasing, and lend such a lush tropical rich feel to the landscape that as a foliage plant, Blue Angel can stand
on its own. And, in combination with astilbes, ferns, bleeding heart, sedges, and countless other shade loving perennials
and ground covers, it is wonderful. Awarded American Hosta Society Best Blue Hosta in a Garden numerous
years. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 21/2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta `Blue Mouse Ears (hos-ta)

(`Blue Mouse Ears Hosta)..................................... ................................................................................................................ .........Zone 3
6-8; light to moderate shade. Neat and compact, `Blue Mouse Ears is a miniaturized blue hosta, exceptional for the
shady rock garden, as a small scale ground covering, dwarf edging around patios and pathways, and as a companion to
Heuchera, sedges, dwarf crested iris, European Ginger, and other miniature hostas. Its leathery, cup shaped foliage is
soft blue-green, gently curled, and only 3 inches long by 2 inches wide. During summer, it bears lovely, trumpet shaped,
hummingbird attracting, lavender flowers upon short stems. 2008 Hosta of the Year, American Hosta Growers
Association. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta Cherry Berry (hos-ta)
(Cherry Berry Hosta)..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4

10 foliage height, 26 in bloom; light to moderate shade. Bred by Bill and Eleanor Lachman, this is one of the most
intriguing hostas ever introduced. `Cherry Berry displays durable lance-shaped leaves with yellowish white centers and
deep green irregular margins. This feature alone is attractive, yet, during summer `Cherry Berry really sets itself apart.
This is when it projects upward with deep reddish purple snakeskin patterned flowerstalks. The flowerstalks (scapes)
are so intensely colored that they become a focal point, and at night when lighted by landscape lighting or illuminated
by car lights, they stand out even more. Atop the flowerstalks are carried many violet flowers which give rise to rich
cherry red seed pods, hence the name `Cherry Berry. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta Dream Weaver (hos-ta)

(Dream Weaver Hosta) ................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
11/2 tall by 31/2 wide; light to moderate shade. Arising from Great Expectations, Dream Weaver is a distinctively decorated large leaved selection with extra wide blue-green edges about its creamy-white centered corrugated foliage. Rich
and classy looking with white summertime flowers, Dream Weaver is a marvelous specimen or accent and splendid
companion to ferns, Lamium, sedges, heucheras, tiarellas, Chocolate Joe-Pye, Britt-Marie Crawford Ligularia , and to
other hostas. Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 31/2-4
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta Èarth Angel (hos-ta)

(Èarth Angel Hosta)........................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
21/2 tall by 31/2 wide; light to moderate shade. A variegated sport of Hosta Blue Angel, Èarth Angel lives up to its lofty
title with gigantic, superbly beautiful, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves with wide creamy margins. Èarth Angel bulks
up nicely, not taking forever to mature as some hostas, and soon makes magnificent eye catching 4 foot wide clumps
for rich texture and light reflecting contrast in shaded gardens. It is incredible on shady slopes as an accent, specimen,
or enmasse as a ground cover. Naturally, it combines well with other hostas, but is equally exceptional with cinnamon
or interrupted fern, robust male fern, Ligularia cultivars, and as a backdrop to various astilbes. A decent bloomer as
well, Èarth Angel, bears light-lavender flowers in mid summer upon 40 inch tall stems. 2009 Hosta of the Year,
American Hosta Scoiety Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 21/2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Hosta Fire and Ice (hos-ta)

(`Fire and Ice Hosta) ....................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
11/2 tall by 21/2 wide; light to dense shade. `Fire and Ice, which arose from `Patriot is a fabulous mid-sized hosta with
rugged, broad-deep-green-edged, heart shaped white centered leaves. During mid summer it is further decorated by soft
pinkish lavender flowers carried upon purplish tinged leafstalks. `Fire and Ice shows up nicely in the landscape, due to
the intensity of its colors, and is a superb edging plant as well as a plant for large scale massing. Naturally it combines
well with ferns, ajuga, Waldsteinia, Heuchera selections, Ophiopogon `Nigrescens, and Tiarella selections.
Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta `First Frost (hos-ta)

(`First Frost Hosta)......................................... ............................................................................................................................ ......Zone 4
12-16 tall by 21/2 wide; light to moderate shade. `First Frost is first class and represents the high end of the hosta
spectrum. `First Frost is derived from the classic selection `Halcyon and retains the remarkable thick blue foliage of
`Halcyon, but with leaves edged first in bright yellow before turning to rich cream. Unlike many hostas, this one holds its
color right up until frost, and seems to be quite resistant to slugs. It blooms during summer with pale lavender trumpetlike flowers. Companions include other hostas, Cimicifuga, Heucheras, ferns, Tiarella, sedges, and Japanese forest grass.
American Hosta Growers Association Hosta of the Year 2010 Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 21/2-3
Blooming Time
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Spring
Summer
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Blooming Time
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Fall
Hosta Francee (hos-ta)

(Francee Hosta) ............................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
2 high, 21/2 wide; full sun to dense shade. This vigorous grower has large, heartshaped, forest-green foliage with very narrow, pure white margins. The variegation
holds up exceptionally well in full sun. Each leaf is 5 inches wide by 6 inches long
and collectively they make a lovely backdrop to the lavender flowers that are borne
atop 30 inch scapes in midsummer. Companions include ostrich- and maidenhair-fern,
Galium, Solomons seal, Ajuga, Heuchera, and Rodgersia (as a background plant).
Size: # 2 pot
Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta Frosted Jade (hos-ta)

(Frosted Jade hosta) ...................................................................................................................................................................... .Zone 4
2-21/2 tall by 4+ wide; light to moderate shade. `Frosted Jade is an exceptionally fine large mound forming selection
with huge 14 long, 10 wide, distinctively pure-white margined, rich green centered foliage. The white margins are
unique in that they often turn upward in a rippling effect which creates a unique, attractive and unmistakable feature.
During mid summer `Frosted Jade is further decorated with soft lavender, 21/2 long, fragrant trumpet shaped flowers
upon 2-21/2 long scapes. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 3-31/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Hosta fortunei Gold Standard (hos-ta fore-too-nee-eye)

(Gold Standard Hosta) ................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
2 tall by 21/2 wide; full sun to dense shade. The recipient of various American Hosta Society awards, this outstanding and
very popular selection is unique for its 7 inch long, 5 inch wide springborne leaves that emerge light green with narrow
dark green edges before turning chartreuse centered by mid summer brightest if located to receive morning sun. Gold
Standard is an impressive selection for use as a specimen, accent plant, or large scale ground cover. By all accounts it is a
superb foliage plant, and during mid to late summer it bears numerous lavender flowers atop the foliar mass.
Size: # 2 pot
Spacing: 21/2-3
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Hosta Golden Tiara (hos-ta)
(Golden Tiara Hosta) ..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
12 tall by 2 wide; light to dense shade. Displaying medium lavender summerborne flowers above chartreuse-edged,
medium green, round-shaped leaves, Golden Tiara is a charming selection for edging, accent, or ground cover applications.
Size: # 2 pot
Spacing: 16-24
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta Great Expectations (hos-ta)

(Great Expectations Hosta) .......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
12 tall by 2 wide; light to dense shade. Deservedly popular, Great Expectations is a well known mid-sized hosta with
superb heart-shaped, rich blue-green irregularly-edged, creamy yellow centered puckered foliage of superior substance.
A summer bloomer, it is further decorated with dense masses of white, summerborne, hummingbird attracting flowers.
Relatively slow to spread, Great Expectations is so fine that any expense or wait for it to mature is well spent.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta Guacamole (hos-ta)
(Guacamole Hosta) ......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4

11/2 tall by 21/2 wide; light to dense shade. Originating as a sport of Fragrant Bouquet, this marvelous selection is easily
distinguished from other hostas. Its chartreuse leaves are painted with swirls of avocado green, making for a unique
foliar look. Then, during summer, Guacamole sends up numerous stout stems each bearing large, fragrant, white, pinktinged flowers. 2002 Hosta of the Year Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 21/2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta Guardian Angel (hos-ta)

(Guardian Angel Hosta) ................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
21/2 tall by 41/2 wide; light to moderate shade. Guardian Angel is a uniquely variegated selection from Blue Angel
with misted white and green leaf centers surrounded by decoratively painted rich blue-green margins. A strong grower,
Guardian Angel bears fragrant white flowers during mid season above tough slug resistant foliage. It is a striking yet
rugged plant which holds up well throughout the year and makes an eye catching specimen or accent that jumps right
out of shady borders. Good companions include ferns, heucheras, Euphorbias, Chocolate Joe-Pye, irises, sedges, and
other hostas. Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 4-41/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta `Hadspen Blue (hos-ta)

(`Hadspen Blue Hosta)................... .................................................................................................................... ............................Zone 3
10-12; light to moderate shade. A smaller, very refined selection, `Hadspen Blue is defined by wonderfully soft blue,
heart shaped, leathery, 5-inch-long foliage. It is truly one of the best blue hostas ever developed. It excels in the shade
garden, and during summer is decorated with lavender to white tubular hummingbird attracting flowers. Because of its
smaller size, `Hadspen Blue is excellent for edging or ground cover use in small to mid size settings. It combines well
with Heucheras, small ferns, sedges, crested iris, and hostas with golden or chartreuse foliage. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/
flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
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Hosta Halcyon (hos-ta)

(Halcyon Hosta) .............................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
11/4 tall by 21/2 wide; light to dense shade. A superb foliage plant, this extraordinary selection displays deep blue, heavily ribbed, thick substanced, spear shaped foliage. Its soft lavender flowers are borne slightly above the foliage during
summer upon compact stalks. Excellent companions include sweet woodruff, waldsteinia, partridge berry and countless
ferns. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta June (hos-ta)

(June Hosta) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
15 tall by 20 wide; light to moderate shade. June, a sport of Halcyon, is a standout that is liked by all. Its golden
centered leaves are attractively edged in blue greenwith gentle brush strokes radiating toward the leaf base. Of heavy
substance, the leaves resist slugs and hold their color and character through the season. June blooms midsummer with
lavender to violet hummingbird attracting trumpets carried well above the foliage. The 2001 Hosta Society Growers
Hosta of the Year. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta `Liberty (hos-ta)

Plant Patent 12531
(`Liberty Hosta)........................................................................................................................................................................ .........Zone 4
2 tall by 31/2 wide; light to moderate shade. There are so many hostas now that for a new one to become accepted
it must be extraordinary. `Liberty is such a plant, and looks considerably different than any other selection. Its leaves
have extra-wide margins of creamy yellow surrounding blue green centers. They are of heavy substance, relatively slug
resistant, and look great from spring through fall. Its flowers, borne during early to mid summer are lavender, trumpet
shaped, and hummingbird attracting. Companions are endless and include other hostas, Solomons seal, ferns, Heuchera,
Tricyrtis, Crocosmia, Pachysandra, English ivy, and others. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta montana Àureo Marginata (hos-ta mon-tay-a)

(Àureo-marginata Mountain Hosta)................... ............................................................................................ ............................Zone 4
2; light to moderate shade. Àureo-marginata is an absolutely superb, award wining selection with extraordinary foliage and commanding habit. It is robust and imposing, with remarkable wedge shaped green leaves with bright yellow
margins. If you are looking for a dramatic specimen or accent plant for the shade garden, this is the plant. It flowers
during summer with soft lavender tubular flowers and combines beautifully with a host of other plants. Some of the best
companions include purple leaved Cimicifuga, blue leaved hostas, robust male fern, sedges, and myrtle, pachysandra, and
English ivy. Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 21/2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Hosta Krossa Regal (hos-ta)

(Krossa Regal Hosta)...................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
2-3 tall by 21/2 wide; light to dense shade. Relatively tall and upright growing, the marvelous frosty blue-green, wavy-edged,
heart-shaped leaves of Krossa Regal are oriented in such manner as to create a neat vase shape. Recipient of the American
Hosta Societys Eunice Fisher Award, Krossa Regal is a wonderful selection for accent and companion planting. Yet,
when mass planted as a ground cover it has a unique way of brightening up the landscape with its iridescent quality. It flowers
nicely too, bearing numerous, hummingbird attracting, fragrant white trumpets during the summer months. Krossa Regal is
an outstanding edging hosta, great for mass planting as a general coverespecially on sloping terrain which helps to highlight
the underside of the leaves and stems, and it makes a nice companion to other ground covers and perennials. Size: # 1 pot
(6 or 8/flat)
Spacing: 21/2-3
Size: # 2 pot
Spacing: 21/2-3
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Hosta `Pandoras Box (hos-ta)
(`Pandoras Box Hosta)................... .................................................................................................................... ............................Zone 4
4-6; light to moderate shade. A pocket size hosta, `Pandoras Box is a perennial choice in the American Hosta
Society Popularity poll. Deservedly so, `Pandoras Box is known for its artistically decorated 2 inch long, white centered, green edged leaves that transition to light green where the leaf centers and edges meet. Complemented beautifully
with lavender flowers during mid summer, `Pandoras Box is great as an edging and rock garden specimen, and works
nicely as a small scale groundcover. It combines well with `Frizelliae and `Victoriae lady fern, narrow crested fern,
purple leaved Heucheras, clump forming sedges, and other smaller hosta selections such as `Praying Hands, `Halcyon,
and `Hadspen Blue. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta Patriot (hos-ta)

(Patriot Hosta) .................................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
11/2 tall by 2+ wide; full sun to dense shade. Originating as a tetraploid sport of the classic selection Francee, Patriot
is exceptionally popular among the medium sized hostas, for the following reasons: Patriot is among the most clean
foliaged of all hosta cultivars and patterned in such unique manner as to be easily distinguished from other white edged
hostasno small feat in a world with over 4000 named selections, many of which are green centered with white margins. Why Patriot is so exceptional is the result of the extreme width of the white edge surrounding the intense green
center of its leaf. Not only is it wide margined but the margin is pure white, striking, and crisp in its transition from green
to white. A bit seersuckered overall, the lovely heart shaped leaves are deeply veined and decorated, during summer,
with a nice display of lavender flowers. American Hosta Growers Association Hosta of the Year 1997
Size: # 2 pot
Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta `Pauls Glory (hos-ta)
(`Pauls Glory Hosta) ........................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4

16 tall by 3 wide; light to moderate shade. With marvelous, multi-layered, wide blue-green edged, chartreuse centered
foliage that transitions to darker green edged, gold centered by summer, `Pauls Glory is a dynamic cultivar that transitions throughout the year. It is also a splendid bloomer with loads of pale lavender exquisitely fragrant hummingbird
attracting flowers during midsummer. Companions are endless and include Astilbe, Epimediums, Dicentra, Heucheras,
Pulmonaria, Hakonechloa macra Aureola and other ornamental grasses. American Hosta Growers Association
Hosta of the Year 1999
Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 21/2-31/2
Size: # 2 pot
Spacing: 21/2-31/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta Praying Hands (hos-ta)

(Praying Hands Hosta) .................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
14-18 tall by 18 wide; light to moderate shade. Like no other hosta, Praying Hands is a special must have plant
for every enthusiast. But, it is also a highly functional landscape plant from a design perspective. The upright narrow
leaves of Praying Hands are rolled and folded in tubular fashion, are green with a thin white margin, and carried tightly
together in bouquetlike fashion. This makes Praying Hands an ideal edging plant for along pathways. Neat and tidy,
it can also be used for accent, specimen, or ground cover use and looks particularly nice during late summer when it
becomes topped with lovely lavender, hummingbird attracting flowers. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2;
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta Regal Splendor (hos-ta)

(Regal Splendor Hosta) ................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
3 tall by 3 wide; light to moderate shade. Originating at Walters Gardens as a sport of Krossa Regal, Regal Splendor
displays the same exceptional upright vase shaped habit and frosty blue foliage, but this time with the leaves rimmed in
creamy yellow. Its midsummerborne lavender flowers are nice also, and like Krossa Regal, are carried high above the
foliage on scapes that reach 5 to 6 feet tall. Regal Splendor makes a stately specimen or accent plant and is exceptional
for edging or ground cover use. Its foliage is bright enough to lighten up shady areas and its vigor sufficient to compete
with tight knit ground covers likepachysandra, myrtle, and English ivyall of which are good companions to Regal
Splendor. American Hosta Growers Association Hosta of the Year 2003
Size: # 2 pot
Spacing: 21/2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Hosta sieboldiana Elegans (hos-ta see-bold-ee-aye-na)

(Elegans Hosta)................................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 3
21/2 tall by 4+ feet across; light to dense shade. With very large (12 wide by 15 long) deep blue green thick substanced,
prominently veined leaves, Elegans is one of the most popular and time proven selections (cultivated for more than 75
years). Its mid-summerborne flowers of pale-white are carried upon 30 inch scapes and are occasionally obscured by
the foliage. Especially effective as a background planting and splendid in combination with sweet woodruff, pachysandra
Green Sheen, and various species of fern. Numerous American Hosta Society awards including Benedict
Garden Performance Award of Merit Winner 2009.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta sieboldiana Frances Williams (hos-ta see-bold-ee-aye-na)

(Frances Williams Hosta) .............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
11/2 tall by 3+ wide; light to dense shade. A true classic, Frances Williams originated as a sport of Elegans, was introduced in 1986, and even in the fast changing world of hosta cultivars, remains one of the very best, and most popular.
This is for good reason; Frances Williams is large and imposing. Its massive blue green corrugated leaves are encircled
with a wide edge of rich sulphur yellow. Then, during early summer, a nice display of pure white flowers adds even
more interest. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 3-31/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta Stained Glass (hos-ta)

(Stained Glass Hosta) ..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
15 tall by 21/2 wide; light to moderate shade. Selected from Guacamole by Hans Hanson of Shady Oaks Nursery,
Stained Glass is appropriately named for its decorative, light reflecting, brilliant golden-yellow centered, artistically
green trimmed foliage. Flowering during late summer with soft lavender trumpets, Stained Glass was voted the 2006
American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 21/2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta Striptease (hos-ta)

(Striptease Hosta) ............................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
11/2 tall by 3 wide; light to moderate shade. A sport of Gold Standard, this selection displays a variegation pattern unlike
any other. Each deep green narrowly heart shaped leaf is centered with a narrow strip of gold, and each gold center is
bordered with strips of milky whitehence the name Striptease. Considered a collectors hosta, Striptease blooms
with violet trumpet shaped flowers, mid to late summer, and like all hostas, becomes better with age.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Hosta sieboldiana Northern Exposure (hos-ta)

(Northern Exposure Hosta).......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
21/2 tall by 4+ wide; light to moderate shade. Arising at Walters Gardens as a sport of Elegans, Northern Exposure has
won the Benedict Award for the best variegated leaf, and remains one of the very most impressive of any variegated
plant. Its superb, slug resistant foliage reaches up to 13 inches long by 10 inches wide, is heavily corrugated, and of
heavy substance. Colored deep blue green in their centers, the leaves are rimmed with broad margins of white. This
contrast in colors is sharp, visible from a long distance, and contributes to Northern Exposures usefulness as a large
scale ground cover and specimen plant. Carried in dense clusters upon 3 foot tall scapes, its flowers are near white and
softly fragrant. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 4-5
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Hosta Sum and Substance (hos-ta)
(Sum and Substance Hosta) ......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
11/2 tall by 3 wide; light to dense shade. Likely the most recognizable of the golden hostas, Sum and Substance
hasnt been around all that long, yet bears classic status among foliage plants. It is a hosta one never tires of seeing as
it always projects a stately character. Its rich, golden-chartreuse, light-reflecting foliage is heart-shaped, sometimes a bit
puckered (especially as the plants mature) and extraordinary in their width. A 1997 American Hosta Society award
winner (including a first place finish in the 1997 popularity poll), Sum and Substance shows good slug
resistance and bears many light lavender flowers on arching scapes during the summer months.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta Sum of All (hos-ta)

(Sum of All Hosta) ......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
3 tall by 4 wide; light to moderate shade. Like its predecessor, Sum and Substance, Sum of All, bears massive leaves
and excels as a backdrop in the shade garden. In this case, the gigantic foliage reaches 18 inches long by 12 inches
wide, is richly green centered and surrounded by 2 to 3 inch wide golden-yellow margins. Naturally, a plant of this
size and coarseness makes a spectacular specimen or accent, compliments coarse barked trees, and looks great on shady
hillsides. It flowers lavender during mid summer and combines well with interrupted and royal fern, Iris pseudacorus
Flore-Pleno, Chocolate and Gateway Joe-Pye, Carex cultivars, Epimediums, Ligularias, and of course other Hostas.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hosta Touch of Class (hos-ta) Patent # 13080
(Touch of Class Hosta) .................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4

12 tall by 2 wide; light to moderate shade. Developed at Shady Oaks Nursery by Hans Hansen, this is the tetraploid
version (double the normal chromosome count) of Hosta June. Characterized by doubly thick, slug resistant, chartreusecentered, extra wide iridescent-blue margined leaves, Touch of Class lives up to its name and provides a dramatic effect
in the landscape. It is great for edging, accent, and specimen use. Flowering midsummer atop 2 foot scapes, it makes
a nice show of soft lavender flowers. Suggested companions include Hosta Daybreak, golden leaved Japanese forest
grass, Imperata Red Baron, mid sized ferns, and brightly colored sedges such as Carex Evergold, Bowles Golden, and
Goldband. Price Includes Royalty Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 21/2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Houttuynia cordata Variegata (hoo-toe-in-ee-a kore-day-ta)

(Chameleon Houttuynia) ................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
6-8; full sun to light shade. This uncommon Japanese plant rates as one of the most unusual ground covers. Citrus
scented, its variegated foliage contains hues of cream, green, purple, and gold and although blooming during June with
tiny creamy white spikes, its flowers are secondary to the foliage. Chameleon houttuynia spreads at a moderate rate by
rhizomes, and tolerates saturated soils. Often it is planted at pondside, or in containers placed directly in the water.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hypericum patulum Hidcote (hye-pare-i-kum pat-tyew-lum)

(Golden Cup St. Johns-wort) ........................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
11/2-3; full sun to light shade. The most reliable bloomer among the low growing Midwest-hardy St. Johns-worts, the
2-3 wide golden yellow summertime flowers of Hidcote are particularly attractive against the backdrop of neat graygreen semievergreen leaves. Hidcote is a dependable, deliberate spreading, moderate to large scale erosion controller
that combines well with tight growing or open canopied trees such as honeylocust and Bradford pear.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Iberis sempervirens Snow Cone (eye-bee-ris sem-per-vie-rens)

(Snow Cone Candytuft)..................... .............................................................................................. .................Zone 5
4-6; full sun to light shade. Snow Cone is an excellent candytuft selection valued for its tidy compact
habit and early bloom time. The well-branched, dark evergreen foliage of Snow Cone is virtually
maintenance-free and provides an ideal background for the delicate, pure white flowers borne early to
mid spring. Use Snow Cone as an edging, rock garden planting or as an accent or companion to numerous sun-loving perennials. Price Includes Royalty. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
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Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Iris `Bold Pretender (eye-ris)

(`Bold Pretender Iris)..................... ................................................................................................................................ .................Zone 5
2 - 31/2; full sun to light shade. `Bold Pretender is a strong grower with lovely blue-green foliage that stands upright and
remains healthy throughout the season. But, its flowers are what put this outstanding selection in a class by itself. `Bold
Pretender boasts summerborne flowers that are deep cherry red with accents of pink and yellow-orange, truly unlike
any other iris. Of very heavy substance, the flowers are noticeable from a distance and even more extraordinary when
viewed up-close. `Bold Pretender is a strong grower in rich loamy soil of constant moisture, and will grow well in wet
soils. A fine accent to Allium, Amsonia, Coreopsis, Shasta daisy, `Kobold Liatris, Nepeta, and other iris of complementary
colors, `Bold Pretender works well for accent planting, edging, ground cover, and erosion control at the banks of streams
and ponds. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Iris cristata Àlba (eye-ris kris-tay-ta)

(White Flowered Dwarf Crested Iris) ........................................................................................................................................ Zone 3
6-9 tall by 6-12 wide; full sun to moderate shade. This dwarf crested iris is a low-growing, rapidly spreading plant
which features snow white flowers with gold crests borne on 6 tall stems. Àlba is a plant that is healthy and attractive
with narrow, bluish green leaves arising from a network of rhizomes. It spreads quickly and forms a sensational low
maintenance ground cover and in no time can form a well developed bed that can produce a spectacular drift of white
springtime color. Àlba is a fine edging plant, small scale ground cover, and companion to the blue flowered I. cristata,
Heucheras, sedges, ferns, Brunnera, hostas, astilbes, and barren strawberry. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 6-10
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Iris ensata `Crystal Halo (eye-ris en-say-ta)

(`Crystal Halo Japanese Iris)......................................................................................................................................... .................Zone 4
2-3; full sun to moderate shade. `Crystal Halo is a unique Japanese iris for its huge orchidlike, purple petaled, deep
purple veined, white rimmed flowers. With a texture like crepe paper, the spring/early summerborne flowers of `Crystal
Halo glow and the edges shine like crystal. Borne in good numbers, the flowers are simply outstanding and compliment
the lovely blue-green sword shaped foliage. Like other Japanese iris, this one tolerates growing in water and wet boggy
conditions as well as normal garden conditions. It combines well with other iris, Nepeta selections, hostas, Cimicifuga,
ferns, astilbe, and `Chocolate Joe-Pye. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Iris cristata (eye-ris kris-tay-ta)

(Crested Iris) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
6; light to moderate shade. A true dwarf, crested iris is one of the most charming native ground covers. Although its
height seldom exceeds 7 inches, it spreads indefinitely, and in time forms lush, dense mats. Colored medium green, its
sword shaped foliage is the perfect backdrop to a multitude of springtime flowers. The flowers, colored soft lilac, with
white or yellow crests on the petals, are pleasantly fragrant and rather spectacular. Crested iris is excellent as a small scale
general cover and combines nicely with dwarf hostas, variegated Japanese iris, sedges, purple bergenia, and European
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Iris ensata `Gracieuse (eye-ris en-say-ta)
(`Gracieuse Japanese Iris).............................................................................................................................................. .................Zone 4
2-3; full sun to moderate shade. With fabulous blue-green sword shaped foliage, `Gracieuse is a handsome foliage
plant. But, it is also an outstanding bloomer and during midsummer is decorated with a multitude of rose-mauve, white,
and near white flowers. Among the hundreds of Japanese iris selections, `Gracieuse ranks as one of the best for floral
display. It is easy to grow in moist rich soil, and is tolerant of growing in boggy wet conditions. `Gracieuse makes a good
pond or stream edging, can be used as a ground cover or companion, and combines nicely with other Japanese and blue
flag iris, Coreopsis, Joe-Pye, Nepeta, and Achillea. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Iris ensata `Gusto (eye-ris en-say-ta)

(`Gusto Japanese Iris)..................... ................................................................................................................................... .................Zone 4
2-3; full sun to moderate shade. Performing well in normal garden soils as well as saturated soils, `Gusto is a versatile
plant for home and commercial landscape, and invaluable for rain garden planting. Like other Iris ensata varieties, it is
clothed in lovely blue-green, sword shaped foliage and blooms during midsummer. In this case, its huge flowers are
colored dark blue, near white, and bright yellow. They are remarkable and make this plant worthy of siting close to
traffic areas such as walkways and patios, so that the flowers may be appreciated to their fullest. `Gusto can be used as
an edging, ground cover, or companion and coexists beautifully with Coreopsis, Joe-Pye, Nepeta, coneflowers, Sedums,
and other iris. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Iris ensata Henrys White (eye-ris en-say-ta)
(Henrys White Japanese Iris) ..................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4

31/2; full sun to moderate shade. Henrys White is bold, clean, stately, and attractive from spring to fall. It is also one of
the most spectacular bloomers of any iris. This it does during July when it becomes loaded with masses of snow white
blossoms. Looking like white doves perched atop each vase shaped clump, so bright are the flowers of Henrys White
that they can be appreciated while driving by in a car. Naturally, Henrys White is a marvelous companion to other
colored irises of similar bloom time, as well as Nepetas, Coreopsis, Joe-Pye varieties, sedums, and coneflowers.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Iris ensata `Picote Wonder (eye-ris en-say-ta)

(`Picote Wonder Japanese Iris)..................... ............................................................................................................... .................Zone 4
21/2-3; full sun to moderate shade. Iris `Picote Wonder is tall, stately, and valuable for its strong architectural quality. And, whether used as a companion, tall edging, or accent it is noticeable and contributes a certain classic quality
to the landscape. It is a great bloomer as well, and during mid summer puts on an outstanding floral show with large
blue-purple edged, white centered, pinwheel shaped flowers. The flowers are first rate in every respect and very eye
catching. `Picote Wonder, like other Japanese iris, is excellent for moist or boggy settings, can grow in standing water
at pondside, and is just fine in a normal garden setting. It combines beautifully with other iris, Rodgersia, Coreopsis,
Ligularia, and ferns such as royal and interrupted fern. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Iris ensata `Springbrook (eye-ris en-say-ta)

(`Springbrook Japanese Iris)......................................................................................................................................... .................Zone 4
2-3; full sun to moderate shade. `Springbrook is one of the best Japanese iris. This is because it consistently bears a full
bouquet of exquisite blue and yellow marked flowers. Plants stand up without flopping and flowers are carried nicely
above the blue green sword shaped foliage. `Springbrook is happy in regular garden soil as well as wet boggy sites. It
is excellent alone, enmasse, as a dwarf hedge or accent plant, and combines nicely with many companions including
Ligularia, Rodgersia, Coreopsis, royal fern, and other iris. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Iris ensata Variegata (eye-ris en-say-ta)

(Variegated Japanese Iris)............................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
11/2-2 tall; full sun to light shade. Like other variegated irises, this one displays lovely white and green striped foliage.
It differs, however, in that its leaves remain brightly colored throughout the growing season and do not fade to green
over time. This along with lovely purplish early summertime flowers and resistance to iris borer helps to make it an
exceptional garden plant. Grow variegated Japanese iris alone or in small groups for accent or specimen use and enmasse
as a colorful ground cover. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Iris louisiana `Spicy Cajun (eye-ris loo-is-ee-aye-na)

(`Spicy Cajun Louisiana Iris).................... ......................................................................................... .................Zone 5
2-21/2; full sun to moderate shade. `Spicy Cajun displays absolutely outstanding summerborne flowers;
in this case large, bright lavender-violet, with contrasting bright yellow signals. Its robust blue-green
straplike foliage is also excellent. `Spicy Cajun thrives in normal soil conditions as well as wet boggy soil,
making it adaptable to rain gardens. It is nice in small or large groupings, and is excellent to companions
such a Cimicifuga, Nepetas, Joe-Pye, tall sedums, garden phlox, roses and Rudbeckia.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Iris pseudacorus `Holdens Child (eye-ris pseud-a-koe-ris)

(`Holdens Child Iris).................... .................................................................................................................................. .................Zone 4
11/2-2; full sun to moderate shade. `Holdens Child is beautiful for its soft green foliage as well as its surprising redpurple and white-edged flowers. It is outstanding for planting in boggy wet areas of the garden, and along ponds and
water gardens, but also does just fine in ordinary garden settings provided it isnt too dry or gravelly. `Holdens Child
is a good ground cover or accent, and combines nicely with cultivars of Japanese iris, Rodgersia, interrupted, royal, and
cinnamon fern, Coreopsis, Joe-Pye, and various selections of Nepeta. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Iris pseudacorus `Variegatus (eye-ris pseud-a-koe-ris)

(Variegated Yellow Flag Iris).................... ................................................................................................................... .................Zone 4
11/2-2; full sun to moderate shade. This attractive iris is remarkable for its brightly yellow and green striped foliage. It
is water tolerant and excellent for rain gardens, but does equally well in ordinary garden settings. Tough and versatile,
in addition to its colorful foliage it bears attractive yellow flowers during mid summer. Companions include various
cultivars of blue flag and Japanese iris, Rodgersia, interrupted, royal, and cinnamon fern, Coreopsis, Joe-Pye, and various
selections of Nepeta.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Iris sibirica Baby Sister (eye-ris si-bir-i-ka)

(Baby Sister Siberian Iris) ............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
14; full sun to light shade. Unique for its short stature, Baby Sister bears many lovely light
violet-blue, white based flowers just above medium green foliage that reaches only 14 inches
high. Baby Sister, being lower growing, is a great selection for edging and ground cover use.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Iris sibirica Butter and Sugar (eye-ris si-bir-i-ka)
(`Butter and Sugar Siberian Iris)..................... ............................................................................................................ .................Zone 3
2-21/2; full sun to light shade. `Butter and Sugar is named for the creamy white and butter-yellow flowers of this
remarkable bitoned Siberian iris. Its flowers, which are borne in good numbers during late spring and early summer, go
against the norm of the mostly blue and purple flowered selections of I. sibirica. Yellow, as it turns out, is most welcome
among the Siberian iris, and the flowers of `Butter and Sugar are bright, cheerful, and complementary to those of other
iris, as well as the flowers and foliage of `Chocolate Joe-Pye, blue leaved hostas, coneflowers, purple leaved Heuchera,
daylilies, lavender, and `Brunette snakeroot. Uses include edging, ground covering, and companion planting.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Iris sibirica Ceasars Brother (eye-ris si-bir-i-ka)

(`Ceasars Brother Siberian Iris) ................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
21/2-3; full sun to light shade. Spring blooming with dark velvety violet-blue flowers above narrow lance shaped
medium green foliage, Ceasars Brother is a classic selection of Siberian Iris. Versatile in the landscape, Ceasars
Brother grows well in boggy soil as well as normal garden soils (provided the soil is maintained moderately moist).
It is effectively massed as a ground cover and does nicely in roadside ditches, where few other plants enjoy success.
Effective as a companion to other cultivars of iris and purple Petasites, Ceasars Brother provides an element of class in
the modern landscape. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Iris sibirica `Contrast in Styles (eye-ris si-bir-i-ka)
(`Contrast in Styles Siberian Iris)..................................................................................................... .................Zone 3

2-3; full sun to moderate shade. Deep wine-red standards and falls are the hallmark of this classic iris
selection. White blotches at the centers of the falls and yellow signals add drama to the flowers. Like
other Siberian Iris, `Contrast in Styles has sword shaped leaves of medium green and is at home in most
garden soils. While it is extraordinary when planted enmasse, `Contrast in Styles also excels as a specimen, in perennial borders, and in combination with other iris, Nepeta, Joe-Pye, Petasites, and daylilies.
NEW SPRING
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Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Iris sibirica Strawberry Fair (eye-ris si-bir-i-ka)

(`Strawberry Fair Siberian Iris).................................................................................................................................... .................Zone 4
2-21/2; full sun to light shade. `Strawberry Fair is a fine example of plant breeding with the result being a strong
grower with many attractive attributes. Its upright sword shaped leaves are rich blue-green, healthy, and sturdy, and
during midsummer make a perfect backdrop to the unusually colorful flowers borne just atop the foliar mass. Colored a
montage of pink-purple, light blue and white, the flowers of `Strawberry Fair are quite different than those of other iris.
A recipient of Iris Society awards, `Strawberry Fair does great in any sunny garden setting where the soil is constantly
moist and makes a fine companion to other iris, Nepeta, Coreopsis, Joe-Pye, black eyed Susan, and Shasta daisy. It may
be mass planted, used as an edging or accent, and is a fine companion plant.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Iris versicolor Gerald Darby (eye-ris ver-si-ko-lor)

(Gerald Darby Multicolored Iris) ............................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
21/2-3; full sun to moderate shade. The common name multicolored iris actually refers to the multicolored flowers of
Iris versicolor. In the case of this unusual selection, one might conclude that multicolor refers to the foliage, the most
outstanding feature of this extraordinary plant. Emerging deep dark purple during spring, the neat sword shaped leaves
of Gerald Darby change to a fabulous mixture of green and purple by mid June, and by midsummer change to soft
blue green. While the leaves are in the multicolored stage, Gerald Darby begins to bloom and bears a good quantity of
purple-blue, yellow/white centered flowers. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Iris virginica var. shrevei (eye-ris ver-jin-i-ka)

(Shreves Iris).................... .................................................................................................................... .................Zone 5
2-3; full sun to moderate shade. Found naturally in wet, boggy areas from Virginia to Florida and west
to eastern Texas, this tall native species is easy to grow and needs little care once established. Shreves iris
has pale green, arching swordlike foliage that takes on burgundy hues at its base. It blooms late spring
with one to two lovely light blue to deep violet hummingbird attracting flowers on each non-branching
stem. The flowers are decorated with yellow signals, dark blue veins, and a subtle fragrance. While
Shreves iris prefers rich, moist soils, it is happy in typical garden soils and is the perfect companion to
other irises, Cinnamon and Royal Ferns, and selections of Joe-Pye.
NEW SPRING
2012
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Isotoma fluviatilis (ice-oh-toe-ma flew-vee-at-i-lis) a.k.a. Laurentia fluviatilis or

Pratia pedunculata
(Blue-star Creeper) BEST IN SLIGHTLY MOIST SOIL, ESPECIALLY DURING WINTER .............................. Zone 5/6
1-2; full sun to moderate shade. We found our plants at a nursery in Zone 5, and have grown them without a hint of
winter stress in Zone 6. Further, we have spoken with many people who have been successfully growing it in Zone
5. So, by all means try this plant, but on a small scale. It is one of the most amazing foot friendly creeping/carpeting
stepping-stone-filling ground covers on the market. It is attractive for its cheerful-green evergreen foliage, but whats
truly amazing about blue-star creeper is that it never seems to quit blooming. Late summer to fall, it is adorned with a
multitude of lilac petaled deep-purple-veined, yellow centered flowers. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Lamiastrum galeobdolon Hermans Pride (lay-mee-as-trum ga-lee-ob-doe-lon)

(Hermans Pride Dead Nettle) ..................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
8-12; light to dense shade. Colorful and slow spreading, Hermans Pride is distinct for its deep silvery variegation on
medium green, tooth edged leaves. Habit is mounding, spread is slow, and flowers of yellow are borne in spring. Best
in a cool shady site. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 8-12
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Lamiastrum galeobdolon Variegatum (lay-mee-as-trum gal-lee-ob-doe-lon)

(Trailing Dead Nettle)...................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
6-8; full sun to dense shade. This is a fast spreading herbaceous perennial with creeping, rooting stems. Leaves are
deep green, 11/2-2 long and marked with silver variegation. Flowers are yellow and appear in spring.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Kalimeris incisa Blue Star (kal-e-meer-is in-cise-sa)

(Blue Star Kalimeris) ...................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
18; full sun to light shade. Clump forming, neat and tidy, this lovely, compact, disease resistant aster relative is easy to
grow, drought resistant, and attractive both for its foliage and flowers. From Turkey, Kalimeris Blue Star is clothed
in deep green foliage during spring through fall and during summer is decked out with a showy succession of pale
blue yellow-centered daisy-like flowers. Naturally it performs well with other types of Kalimeris, Asters, coneflowers,
Solidago, Veronica selections, and ornamental grasses. It is great enmasse as a ground cover, works well for erosion
control, and can even be used as a dwarf hedge. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
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Lamium maculatum `Ghost (lay-mee-um mak-you-lay-tum)
(`Ghost Spotted Dead Nettle)..................... ................................................................................................................. .................Zone 3
5-7; full sun to moderate shade. `Ghost is a lovely evergreen plant that represents the brightest of the Lamiums. The
difference is that other Lamiums have silver leaves bordered in green. The leaves of `Ghost are all-silver with no green.
This makes `Ghost a good choice for high contrast in shade where it can be paired with heucheras, ferns, sedges, and
bergenia. During summer and again during fall, it is further decorated with a nice compliment of pinkish purple flowers.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Lamium maculatum Orchid Frost (lay-mee-um mak-you-lay-tum)

Plant Patent Number #11122
(Orchid Frost Spotted Dead Nettle)........................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
4-6; full sun to moderate shade. A lovely, highly florific selection (by Mike Bovio), Orchid Frost introduces a lovely
orchid pink flower to this popular species. And not only is Orchid Frost a terrific flowering plant, literally loaded with
clusters of mintlike flowers from April to late June and again in fall. It is also extrordinary for its bright silver and soft
green variegated foliage which seems to be more resistant to leaf spot (in our trials) than the cultivar Beacon Silver.
Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Lamium maculatum Pink Pewter (lay-mee-um mak-you-lay-tum)
Perennials & Ground Covers L
(Pink Pewter Spotted Dead Nettle)............................................................................................................................................ Zone 3

4-5; full sun (in moist rich soils) to moderate shade. Pink Pewter spotted dead nettle is a lovely slow spreading evergreen ground cover with vibrant silvery centered, green-margined leaves. Excellent for providing brightness in shady
settings, the foliage alone makes this a superb additon to the landscape. An added bonus occurs during late spring to
midsummer as the luminous mass of foliage is transcended by short spikes of pink mintlike flowers.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Lamium maculatum Purple Dragon (lay-mee-um mak-you-lay-tum)

Plant Patent #15890
(Purple Dragon Spotted Dead Nettle) ....................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
6-8; full sun to moderate shade. Selected by Chris vanSanden, this exceptionally robust selection produces the largest, deepest purple snapdragon-like flowers of any Lamium. Arranged in larger denser terminal spikes (of up to 30
flowers per spike), the flowers jump right out of the bright silvery foliage from spring through fall. Further decorating
each flower is a bright white V-shaped central marking. Purple Dragon is a hot selection bound to become popular. It
combines well with irises, heucheras, tiarella, daylilies, astilbes, bergenia, and countless ferns. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Lamium maculatum White Nancy (lay-mee-um mak-you-lay-tum)

(White Nancy Spotted Dead Nettle).......................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
4-6; full sun (in moist rich soil) to moderate shade. With ivory-white, spring- and summerborne mintlike flowers above
evergreen, silver centered, green-edged leaves, White Nancy is excellent for imparting color and contrast in perennial
borders and can be used en masse on a small scale as a turf substitute. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Lavandula angustifolia Baby Blue (la-van-dyu-la an-gus-ti-foe-lee-a)

(Baby Blue Lavender) ................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
10-14 tall; full sun to light shade. An exceptional lavender, Baby Blue is compact in habit with soft gray green highly
fragrant, densely set, evergreen foliage. During summer, atop the foliage, are borne dozens of floral spikes each smothered in soft bluish purple flowers. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Lavandula angustifolia `Blue Cushion (la-van-dyu-la an-gus-ti-foe-lee-a)

Patent #9119
(`Blue Cushion Lavender) .............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
12 tall, 16 when in bloom; full sun to light shade. `Blue Cushion is a very fine extra dwarf compact growing selection
with clean silvery blue fragrant foliage and excellent free-flowering nature of richly lavender blue flowers borne in
bouquet like arrangement. Great as a dwarf edging, small scale ground cover or accent, `Blue Cushion is nice in combination with other lavenders, daylilies, irises, heucheras, Shasta daisies, ornamental grasses, Nepetas, and sedums. Price
Includes Royalty. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Lavandula angustifolia Silver Edge (la-van-dyu-laan-gus-ti-foe-lee-a)

(`Walvera PP 13091)
(Silver Edge Lavender).................... ................................................................................................. .................Zone 6
1-18; full sun to light shade. This variegated lavender, discovered as a sport of `Vera by hybridizers
David Tristam and Tim Crowther of England looks great even when not in bloom. It forms a semi-open
mound with fragrant, gray-green leaves with silvery to creamy white margins. Mid to late summer it
bears long spikes of violet-blue flowers. Great as a small scale ground cover, specimen, border planting, or accent. Silver Edge is nice in combination with daylilies, sedums, other lavenders, Nepeta, and
ornamental grasses. Price Includes Royalty. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
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Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Lavandula x intermedia Grosso (la-van-dyu-la in-ter-mee-de-a)

(Grosso Lavender) ......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
2-21/2 tall; full sun to light shade. An exceptional lavender, Grosso is robust, uniform in habit, and clothed in soft blue
green, highly fragrant, densely set, evergreen foliage. During summer, atop the foliage, are borne hundreds of sturdy
floral spikes each smothered in attractive purple flowers. Very fragrant and superb for drying, the flowers are attractive
to butterflies and provide several weeks of interest in the landscape. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Lavandula angustifolia Munstead Strain (la-van-dyu-la an-gus-ti-foe-lee-a)

(Munstead Lavender) ..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
1-2; full sun to light shade. Munstead lavender is a very popular selection with 3-4 upright summerborne floral spikes
of lavender blue flowers above gray-green foliage. A lovely easy to grow, pleasantly fragrant plant, Munstead combines
nicely with yellow, peach, and pink-flowered daylilies, yellow-flowered sedums, thymes, and solidago.
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Lavandula x intermedia `Violet Intrigue (la-van-dyu-la in-ter-mee-de-a)
Plant Patent #15344
(`Violet Intrigue Lavender)............................... .................................................................................................................. ...........Zone 5
18-2; full sun to light shade. `Violet Intrigue is appropriately named for its multitude of elongate, never-ending
summertime spikes of richly violet flowers. This is clearly one of the very best lavenders not only for flowers but
compact habit, clean foliage, and strong fragrance. `Violet Intrigue is great on a small or large scale as a ground cover
or edging, but also excels as a companion to daylilies, coneflowers, Nepeta, Amsonia, Shasta daisies, Liatris, Rudbeckia,
geraniums, sedums, and ornamental grasses. Price Includes Royalty. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Leptinella minor (lep-tin-el-a mye-nor) (a.k.a. Cotula minor)

(Miniature Brass Buttons) ............................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
1
/2-1; full sun to moderate shade. Relatively rare and certainly underused, this tiny creeping ground cover has been very
impressive in our trial gardensuper dense growth and no melting out problems. A low growing, mosslike evergreen
creeper that is very Foot Friendly, dwarf Leptinella is ideal for tucking in between the cracks of pavers and stepping
stones. On a small scale, it would even work as a turf substitute. Its tiny greenish yellow cup-shaped summerborne flowers are little more than a curiosity. But, this is a plant for function and foliar effect. If more color is needed, consider such
functional companions as Iris cristata, Ophiopogon Nigrescens, Sempervivum cultivars, Sisyrinchium Lucerne, Sedums,
or variegated sedge selections. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 6-10
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Leptinella squalida Platts Black (lep-tin-el-a skwol-i-da) (a.k.a. Cotula)
(Platts Black Brass Buttons)........................................................................................................................................................ .Zone 5

1
/2-1; full sun to moderate shade. Platts Black brass buttons is rare and choicea real collectors plant. But, in the
future, we are sure it will become very popularsince Platts Black is fascinating and functional, sure to please, and
bound to get lots of attention. Platts Black is a tiny horizontal Foot Friendly creeper for use around and between
stepping stones and pavers. It displays unique fern-textured blackish purple oftimes-green-tipped foot traffic tolerant
foliage and tiny yellowish summerborne flowers. Great companions include Iris cristata, Liriope Silvery Sunproof,
Sempervivum cultivars, Sisyrinchium Lucerne, Sedums, and variegated sedge selections.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Leucanthemum x superbum Becky (lew-can-the-mum sue-per-bum)

(Becky Shasta Daisy) ..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
3-31/2 tall; full sun to light shade. Touted as one of the very longest lasting, largest, most upright, and most heat resistant
of the Shasta daisies, Becky is a classic mid-summer perennial. Becky is also one of the most stout of stem, which
means that it can hold its flowers up quite high without flopping and therefore is super for large residential and commercial applications, enmasse as a ground cover, and as an accent plant. Companions are numerous and include daylilies,
Campanula, Veronica, spiderwort, Salvia, soapwort, lavender, mountain garlic, and showy nepeta.
2003 Perennial Plant of the year. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Leucanthemum x superbum `Gold Rush (lew-can-the-mum sue-per-bum)

Plant Patent #15204
(`Gold Rush Shasta Daisy)............................... ................................................................................................................... ...........Zone 5
18-2; full sun to light shade. Flowering during late spring to fall, `Gold Rush is unique for its extended flowering season, as well as its flowers that are combined orange-yellow, bright yellow, and white. Butterfly-attracting, the blooms are
large and noticeable, and effectively complement its leathery, deep green, tooth-edged foliage. Excellent in the perennial
border with Liatris, Coreopsis, lavenders, and coneflower, `Gold Rush is a splendid companion and accent plant.
Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Leucanthemum x superbum Highland White Dream (lew-can-the-mum sueper-bum)

(Highland White Dream Shasta Daisy) ..................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
2-21/2 in bloom; full sun to light shade. Highland White Dream is a magnificently showy, super-sturdy selection with
ivory-white, semi-double yellow centered huge 41/2 to 6 inch wide flowers carried upon stout upright stems. One of the
most unique Shasta daisies, Highland White Dream bears tiny, frilly, white petals between the central yellow disk and
the larger white petals. This gives it a particularly rich effect. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 18-24
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Leucanthemum x superbum Snowcap (lew-can-the-mum sue-per-bum)

(Snowcap Shasta Daisy) ................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
10-12; full sun to light shade. Blooming showily during summer, Snowcap is exceptional for its compact habit of
dark shiny green foliage and masses of pure-white-petaled, yellow centered flowers valuable as cut flowers. And,
while large scale plantings are exceptional, Snowcap is also a good choice for companion planting with such grasses as
Pennisetum Hameln, dwarf forms of Miscanthus, Veronica selections, and such sedums as Autumn Joy.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Ligularia dentata Britt-Marie Crawford (lig-yew-lay-ree-a den-tay-ta)

Patent Applied For
(Britt-Marie Crawford Big Leaf Ligularia)................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
2-21/2; light to moderate shade. With deep dark chocolate purple ultra shiny, great
big attention getting leaves, Britt-Marie Crawford is a foliage plant extraordinare. But
its merits dont end with foliage. Britt-Marie Crawford is also a strong bloomer, and
during the summer months bears a good supply of complimentary, bright golden yellow, daisylike flowers above its foliar mass. Exceptional in combination with yellow
foliage, Britt-Marie Crawford is a perfect companion to golden leaved hostas, sedges,
Heucherellas, Hakonechloa, and Asarum Quick Silver, and variegated Liriope.
Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Ligularia dentata `Desdemona (lig-yew-lay-ree-a den-tay-ta)

(Bigleaf Ligularia)...................................................................................................................................................... ........................Zone 5
21/2-31/2; light to moderate shade. Among the most outstanding perennials, `Desdemona is a fabulous foliage plant with
new leaves emerging beet-red then changing to greenish bronze on the top and deep purple on bottom. The leaf stalks
are purple as are the floral stems which support broad clusters of large, golden, daisy-like flowers during mid to late
summer. For the shady landscape, bigleaf ligularia is great as a backdrop, ground cover or accent plant and is great in
combination with hostas, ferns, Epimedium, sedges, Japanese forest grass, and astilbes.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Liatris spicata Kobold (lie-aye-tris spy-kay-ta)

(Kobold Spike Gayfeather) ......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
11/2-2 tall; full sun to light shade. It is difficult to exaggerate the merits of this superb dark green leaved easily cultured
perennial. Not only is Kobold a neat attractive clump former with deep shiny green leaves, from mid summer to fall it
bears a multitude of upright floral spikes. Each spike contains dozens of magenta-purple flowers which have the unusual
habit of maturing first at the top of the spike then progressively downward. Kobold is a splendid companion plant and
may also be used as a dwarf hedge, or massed as a ground cover. Relatively drought tolerant, it may be counted upon
for years of carefree performance. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
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Ligularia Òsiris Fantaisie (lig-yew-lay-ree-a)

Patent # 19302
(Òsiris Fantaisie Ligularia)....................................................................................................................................................... ......Zone 4
18-24; light to moderate shade. `Òsiris Fantaisie was selected for its unusual heart shaped heavily toothed bicolor foliage. The leaves are actually deep dark green on top and purple-pink below. During mid to late summer it bears a good
quantity of golden yellow daisy-like flowers. Òsiris Fantaisie, like other Ligularias is best in rich soil and at its absolute
best in constantly moist boggy soil. It is exceptional along shady pathways and at the back of borders. Companions
include other Ligularias, hostas, ferns, Heucheras, sedges, and Lamium. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Ligularia stenocephala `Little Rocket (lig-yew-lay-ree-a sten-o-seph-a-la)

(`Little Rocket Ligularia)..................... ........................................................................................................................ ....................Zone 5
11/2-21/2, 31/2 in flower; light to moderate shade. Like the highly popular cultivar `The Rocket, `Little Rocket is an
exceptional foliage plant with amazing summertime floral appeal, but in a smaller package and perfect for the smaller
shade garden. `Little Rocket is clothed in large rich green foliage and bears its rich yellow summertime flowers atop
stout, deep burgundy purple stems. As a backdrop or compliment to taller perennials, `Little Rocket is excellent and
pairs up nicely with ferns, Cimicifuga, hostas, astilbes, Vinca, tiarella, and other shade loving ground covers.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Ligularia stenocephala The Rocket (lig-yew-lay-ree-a sten-o-seph-a-la)
(The Rocket Ligularia) ................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5

11/2-21/2, 41/2 in bloom; light to moderate shade. A lover of moist soil conditions, cool nights, and afternoon shade, The
Rocket performs well in midwestern landscapes and is a great indicator for when to water as it will generally droop
before other plants. The Rocket is a fine and robust foliage plant with large rich green leaves and rich texture. Its flowers,
however, are even more noteworthyand the source of its name. Ascending upon upright stalks it bears 11/2 to 2 foot tall
upright floral spikes. Loaded with lovely lemon yellow flowers, they lend vertical dimension and exceptional color during
the summer months. Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Lilium `Casa Blanca (lil-ee-um)

(`Casa Blanca Oriental Lily)..................................................................................................................................................... ......Zone 4
3-31/2; full sun to light shade. For absolute purity of whiteness, the flowers of `Casa Blanca are unparalleled. In addition
they are exceedingly fragrant. These merits make `Casa Blanca a popular choice for wedding floral arrangements, as
well as moonlight gardens. Whatever the use, container plant or companion in the perennial garden, `Casa Blanca will
be regarded as a treasure that yields numerous flowers throughout July and August. Companions include other lilies,
Nepeta, coneflowers, garden phlox, Liatris, and dwarf ornamental grasses. Size: # 2 pot STAKED Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Lilium `Muscadet (lil-ee-um)

(`Muscadet Oriental Lily).......................................................................................................................................................... ......Zone 5
21/2-31/2; full sun to light shade. `Muscadet bears intensely fragrant, near white, magenta spotted flowers. Attractive and
long lived, the butterfly-attracting flowers are borne throughout mid to late summer. Foliage is deep shiny green and
carried in horizontal fashion. `Muscadet is an accent and cutting plant for almost any landscape, and combines effectively
with other lilies, Nepeta, coneflower, ornamental grasses, and garden phlox. Culture is easy, but plants should not be
fertilized after early spring. Size: # 2 pot STAKED Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Lilium orientale `Dizzy (lil-ee-um)

(`Dizzy Oriental Lily)..................................................................................................................................... ......Zone 5
2-3, 4 in flower, full sun to light shade. Passersby may become `Dizzy with excitement over this
dramatic oriental lily; it boasts large, pure white blooms centered with bold red-pink bands, and flecked
with raised crimson papillae. Its intoxicating fragrance, extra long bloom time, and superb flowers make
`Dizzy a must-have. Plant `Dizzy in groups of 3 to 5 for a dramatic effect in containers or as a companion
to coneflowers, garden phlox, ornamental grasses, and lilies of complementary flower color.
Size: # 2 pot STAKED Spacing: 2-21/2
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Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Lilium orientale `Pimento (lil-ee-um)

(`Pimento Oriental Lily)................. ............................................................................................................... ......Zone 4
16; full sun to light shade. `Pimento is the shortest of Hortechs Oriental Lily offerings, but is every bit as
florific as our taller cultivars. Its flowers are deep rose-pink, flecked with magenta, have a dramatic white
margin, and are borne in profusion during the summer months. It is also a splendid foliage plant with
glossy, dark green, oval leaves carried upon compact, upright stems. `Pimento imparts a unique exotic
touch to the landscape, is excellent in arrangements, and is striking when planted in containers, borders,
or enmasse. Companions are numerous and include other oriental lilies, coneflowers, Liatris, and dwarf
ornamental grasses. Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Lilium `Stargazer (lil-ee-um)

(`Stargazer Oriental Lily) .......................................................................................................................................................... ......Zone 5
21/2-31/2; full sun to light shade. `Stargazer is a time-proven classic and probably the top selling of all Oriental lilies. It
is reliably healthy and florific and always bears a bunch of 6 to 10 inch wide, raspberry-red, spotted, pink and yellow
accented flowers during mid to late summer. These exude an exquisite fragrance of unequaled intensity and draw
butterflies like magnets. `Stargazer is a fantastic cutting and accent plant for combination with other lilies, Nepeta,
coneflower, ornamental grasses, and garden phlox. Best growth occurs if no fertilizer is applied after early spring.
Size: # 2 pot STAKED Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Liriope muscari Big Blue (li-rye-oh-pee mus-kay-ree)

(Big Blue Lily-turf) ..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5/6
12-15; full sun to moderate shade. This is the classic clump forming lilyturf so common in the Midsouthern states. And,
many of our Zone 5 customers have been using it successfully for years. This is the case also with Silvery Sunproof
listed below. Big Blue grows relatively tall, is quite robust, and is decorated with deep green foliage. Because it has a
nonspreading habit it is superb for edging and accent, and during fall it flowers with lavender pink stars that are arranged
in narrow spikes and carried above the foliage.
Size: 31/4 (18/flat)
Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat)
Spacing: 12-16
Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Liriope muscari Silvery Sunproof (li-rye-oh-pee mus-kay-ree)

(Silvery Sunproof Lily-turf) ..................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5/6
10-15; full sun to moderate shade. Striped creamy white and green, this variegated selection is colorful and attractive. It
is both excellent for creating contrast in shady settings and as a colorful edging or general purpose ground cover. Silvery
Sunproof forms neat clumps, shows good drought tolerance, and bears light purple flowers in fall. In west Michigan,
Zone 6, it easily comes through our winters. In Zone 5, however, it should be sited to protect it from winter winds.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Lily-turf Unlimited potential for
low maintenance landscape
Liriope spicata
Liriope spicata
Liriope spicata
Lawns that need

mowing only once
per year.
Liriope muscari Big Blue and L. spicata
Liriope spicata
Ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens
Liriope spicata
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Liriope spicata (li-rye-oh-pee spy-kay-ta)

(Creeping Lily-turf) .......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
8-12 tall spreading indefinitely; full sun to moderate shade. Lily-like and rhizomatous, this underutilized ground cover
is worthy of far more attention. Indeed, with its attractive evergreen foliage, high degree of disease and insect resistance,
and tenacious spreading habit, creeping lily-turf shares the same characteristics that have made pachysandra, English
ivy, and purple wintercreeper so popular. In addition, it displays superior drought tolerance and is graced with attractive
flowers of violet during fall and shiny black beadlike fruit later on. Outstanding for edging borders and walkways, and
covering vast expanses as a low maintenance turf substitute.
Size: 38 cell flat
Spacing: 6-8
Size: 24 cell flat
Spacing: 6-8
Size: 31/4 (18/flat)
Spacing: 8-12
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Liriope spicata Silver Dragon (li-rye-oh-pee spy-kay-ta)

(Silver Dragon Creeping Lily-turf) ............................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
6-10; full sun to moderate shade. Like the species L. spicata, this is a tough, drought tolerant, rhizomatous turf-forming
ground cover. Similarly, you can walk on it, mow it (if you choose), and generally use it as a turf grass. It differs, however, in that its foliage is attractively striped white and green. In the North it seldom displays its violet fallborne flowers.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
(`Fan Scarlet Cardinal Flower).................................................................................................................... ......Zone 3

18-24; full sun to light shade. On its own, the attractive foliage of `Fan Scarlet makes this plant worth
growing. It is clean, deep green, bushy, compact, and highlighted in bronze tones. But, the appeal of `Fan
Scarlet is expanded during early to mid-fall when upright floral spikes rise above the foliage and bear
masses of rich scarlet bird-shaped flowers. Preferring consistently moist soils, cardinal flower is a natural
for use at waters edge, upon ditch banks, and in boggy soils, but it seems to perform equally well in well
moistened regular garden soil. Combine `Fan Scarlet with Astilbes, hostas, golden spiderwort, or Ladys
Mantle in mixed perennial beds or use it as a specimen in borders, or as a medium scale ground cover.
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Lotus corniculatus Pleniflorus (low-tus kor-nik-you-lay-tus)

(Double Flowered Birds-foot Trefoil) ....................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
2-4; full sun to light shade. The common name birds-foot trefoil comes from the shape of the seedpods, which spread out
in the shape of a birds foot (not relevant to this sterile cultivar, but interesting no less). `Pleniflorus is, as the name would
imply, a double flowered form which blooms mid-summer with bright rich yellow flowers. The flowers are nice and cheerful but the main reason this plant is grown is for its durable, reliable, matlike, foot friendly habit of growth. Its foliage is a
pleasing medium green and it can be walked on quite a bit. Accordingly, it is good between stepping stones and can even
be used as a substitute to conventional turf grass on a small to large scale. It is tolerant of infertile sandy soils, prefers good
drainage, and because it is nitrogen fixing (able to convert soilborne atmospheric nitrogen into a form it can use), requires
relatively little supplemental fertilizer. Size: 6 pack (18/flat) Spacing: 10-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Lysimachia clethroides (lis-i-mak-ee-a cleth-roy-deez)

(Gooseneck Loosestrife) ................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
2-3 full sun to light shade. Gooseneck loosestrife is a tenacious, fast spreading rhizomatous ground cover that thrives in
well drained as well as moist to saturated soil. When in bloom, which occurs during late summer, it displays numerous
masses of 1/2 inch wide white fragrant blossoms. Arranged in 12 to 18 inch long arching gooseneck-shaped inflorescences, the floral show is quite impressive, not to mention entertaining as each one looks like the head of a goose.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Lysimachia nummularia (lis-i-mak-ee-a nem-ew-lay-ree-a)
(Creeping Charley) ........................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
1-3; full sun to moderate shade. A fast spreading creeper for use in moist soil, creeping Charlie displays coin-shaped,
light green foliage and trailing stems which root freely at the nodes. Bright yellow flowers, 3/4 in diameter, appear
throughout the summer. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 8-10
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Lysimachia nummularia Aurea (lis-i-mak-ee-a nem-ew-lay-ree-a)

(Golden Creeping Charley)............................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
1-3; full sun to moderate shade. Like regular creeping Charley, golden creeping Charley thrives in moist soil. Yet
golden creeping Charley differs in the obvious manner by having bright golden-yellow foliage, which makes it useful
for high contrast applications in lightly shaded settings. Yellow flowers arise during summer but since they are about
the same color as the leaves they are not significant ornamentally. This is a plant for foliar effect.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Mazus reptans (may-zoos rep-tanz)
(Creeping Mazus) .............................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4

1; full sun to moderate shade. Herbaceous and rooting as it spreads, creeping mazus is a charming carpet former with
curious purple flowers, cheerful green foliage, and assertive spreading nature. Useful for many purposes, mazus is an
effective cover under small trees and tall single-stemmed shrubs, but maybe one of its most popular applications is as an
edging or filler between stepping stones of patios and walkways. Creeping mazus is semievergreen, light green-leaved,
and blooms late spring with loads of violet-blue white and yellow lipped, purple spotted flowerscontinuing sporadically through the summer months. It tolerates a fair amount of foot traffic and is splendid in combination with dwarf
conifers, Japanese maple, hostas, black lily-turf, variegated lily-turf, and purple leaved heuchera selections.
Size: 6 pack (18/flat) Spacing: 8-10
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Meehania cordata (mee-han-ee-a)

(Meehans Mint) .......................................................................................................................................................................... ......Zone 4
2-4; full sun to moderate shade. Native to the eastern United States, Meehans mint is a durable, low maintenance,
slow creeping, Foot Friendly ground cover for sun or shade. Blooming during spring and early summer, Meehans mint
displays a good number of relatively large, lavender-blue, mintlike flowers on short upright floral stems. The flowers
contrast well with its semievergreen, shiny, mid-green, heart shaped leaves. Meehans mint prefers that the soil be constantly moist and amended with ample organic matter, particularly in sunny settings. It is effective as a general ground
cover in combination with hostas, Ligularia, and Heuchera. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 8-12
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Monarda didyma Petite Delight (moe-nar-da did-i-ma) Plant Patent #10784

(Petite Delight Bee Balm) ........................................................................................................................................................... Zone 2
15-18; full sun to light shade. From the Morden Experiment Station, Manitoba, Canada, Petite Delight is the first
truly dwarf, highly mildew resistant selection of bee balm. A fine foliage plant, with deep glossy green crinkled foliage,
it is also an outstanding bloomerduring mid to late summer adorned with many whorls of lavender-rose, tubular,
hummingbird attracting pleasantly scented flowers. Use Petite Delight in groups as a general cover and consider it
for planting at the front of the border in combination with such perennials as Ajuga Burgundy Glow, asters, Allium,
Alchemilla, Bergenia, Coreopsis selections, hostas, Rudbeckia, Lamium, dwarf Pennisetum, and variegated feather reed
grass. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Monarda punctata (mo-nar-da punk-tay-ta)

(Spotted Horsemint) ................. ................................................................................................................................................ ......Zone 5
12-18, full sun to light shade. Native to eastern North America, spotted horsemint prefers sandy, gravelly, well drained
soils, but also does well in normal garden settings. It is drought tolerant, clothed in rich green mint-scented lanceolate
foliage, and is durable and attractive. In addition it bears many upright flower stalks with whorls of flowers surrounding
the stems. Each floral whorl is defined by ghostly white lavender pink suffused lanceolate bracts. Above the bracts are
pink, yellow, and lavender-violet flowers, each decorated with deep purple spots. Companions include sedums, dwarf
grasses, coneflowers, Liatris, and other sun loving perennials. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Nepeta x faassenii Blue Wonder (nep-i-ta fah-sen-ee-ee)

(Blue Wonder Nepeta) .................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
12-15; full sun to light shade. A truly excellent herbaceous, mound forming, compact growing ground cover, Blue
Wonder Persian Nepeta is very hardy and troublefree. Used as a specimen or mass planted as a low maintenance ground
cover, this pleasantly aromatic gray-green, heart-leaved cultivar easily combines with a multitude of other herbs and
shrubs. During spring its 6-inch-tall spikes of 1/2 inch long dark blue flowers decorate the landscape, and often do so
again in fall if the flowers are cut back toward the end of the spring bloom.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
(Six Hills Giant Nepeta) ................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 3

21/2-3; full sun to light shade. Alan Armitage states in his book Herbaceous Perennial Plants that This is one of the finest plants I have seen. Indeed, `Six Hills Giant is a very imposing selection, particularly when planted in broad sweeping
masses on either sloping or level terrain. It is also fantastic lining sidewalks and pathways and is as magnificent from a
distance as it is up close. `Six Hills Giant blooms throughout summer with deep dark violet flowers borne profusely in
9-12 inch tall racemes. When in full bloom, its attractive gray green foliage is virtually smothered. Great companions are
other nepetas, daylilies, coneflowers, goldenrod, and of course ornamental grasses--especially mid to large sized cultivars
of Panicum and Miscanthus. Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 3-5
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Nepeta x faassenii Walkers Low (nep-i-ta fah-sen-ee-ee)

(Walkers Low Nepeta) ................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
11/2-2; full sun to light shade. The name may be a bit of a misnomer but this fragrant leaved sprawling/mounding
selection is perfect for moderate to large scale ground covering applications as well as accent and companion planting.
Walkers Low is quickly becoming popular for its exceptional long blooming season in which it is decorated with a
profusion of lavender-blue trumpet shaped flowers from April through fall. Try it alone or in combination with Achillea,
coreopsis, Rudbeckia, ornamental grasses, and Sedum. Either way, you are in for a low maintenance, rewarding, colorful
gardening experience. 2007 Perennial Plant of the Year. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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become very popular in the last 10 years, and
rightfully so. It is drought resistant, nearly free
of pests and diseases, and always delivers a
remarkable long running oral display.
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Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens (oh-fee-oh-poe-gon plahn-i-skah-pus nye-gresens)
(Black Mondo Grass) .................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5/6
8-12; full sun to moderate shade. A member of the lily family, black mondo grass is the most unusually colored plant
that we grow. Its narrow grasslike leaves are so intensely purple-pigmented that they look black. In addition, it bears
numerous dainty pink and whitish bell shaped flowers upon upright stems in summer, followed by bunches of shiny
black pearl-shaped fruit in fall. A slow spreader, black lily-turf is tough, drought tolerant, and carefree. As would be
expected, it yields strong color contrast not only with variegated ground covers such as variegated pachysandra, Ralph
Shugerts myrtle, and various sedges, but most green-leaved plants as well. Plant in a location that is protected from
winter wind and sun if snowcover is unreliable. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 6-8
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Origanum laevigatum Herrenhausen (o-ree-gay-num lee-vi-gay-tum)

(Herrenhausen Oregano).............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
12-15; full sun to light shade. Herrenhausen oregano is colorful year round. During winter its neat fragrant evergreen
leaves are an attractive burgundy bronze which during the growing season turn to deep green suffused with burgundy.
But, mid summer through fall, the foliage goes unnoticed. This is when the massive display of red-purple butterfly
attracting flowers occurs. So prolific is the flower show, single plants are easily visible from 50 yards away. Moreover,
Herrenhausen is drought tolerant and easy to care for. It may be used as a general cover or combined nicely with such
staples as Calamintha, Sedum Pink Chablis, Irises, Solidago, and a host of other perennials. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat)
Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Origanum rotundifolium `Kent Beauty (o-ree-gay-num fo-tun-di-foe-lee-um)
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(`Kent Beauty Origanum)................. ........................................................................................................................................ ......Zone 5

6-9, full sun to light shade. With a lovely cascading habit of multibranched stems, this unique plant is clothed in
powdery blue-green, coin shaped foliage. For foliage alone, it is worth planting. But, its flowers are even better. During
summer and fall its stems are bent over with a multitude of hop-like flowers that are first green, then dusty rose, then
deep mauve-pink. `Kent Beauty is wonderful in the smaller perennial garden, adorning paths, and looks terrific cascading over walls. Companions include nonspreading sedums, Armeria, oregano, hen & chicks, and black mondo grass.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Oxalis crassipes Rosea (ok-say-lis kras-i-peez)

(Strawberry Shamrock) ............................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5/6
4-6; light to dense shade. Little is known about this hardy shamrock but thats certain to changethis plant is too attractive
to remain a secret. A member of the wood sorrel family, it is nothing like the common lawn weed Oxalis stricta. Rather,
it resembles the lovely shamrocks that you see for sale in the supermarket around St. Patricks Day, except that it is hardy.
As such, it makes a lovely light green carpet for rich shady settings and is especially nice along woodland paths and around
water features. Long blooming, it bears numerous pink, 5-petaled, 3/4 inch wide flowers from late spring to fall. Although
we have over wintered it in our stock beds for several years, hardiness is a little suspect (especially in Zone 5), so use in
proteced sites on a small scale. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Pachysandra terminalis (pak-i-san-dra ter-mi-nay-lis)

(Pachysandra) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
6-8; light to dense shade. Pachysandra is considered by many to be the most versatile and reliable evergreen ground
cover for the north. It is dense growing and nearly foolproof in any shady setting and is as low maintenance as possible.
Pachysandraa bears its upright white pleasantly fragrant flower spikes in April atop rosettes of rich green evergreen
foliage.
Size: 50 cell flat
Spacing: 4-6
Attractive per flat
Size: 38 cell flat
Spacing: 6-8
price point
Size: 24 cell flat
Spacing: 8-10
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Pachysandra terminalis Green Carpet (pak-i-san-dra ter-mi-nay-lis)

(Green Carpet Pachysandra) ........................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
5-7; light to dense shade. This relatively slow to moderate growing form is much like the species but differs in having a
slightly more compact, slightly more uniform habit of growth, and seems to retain a darker green color during the winter
months. It too is very low maintenance and bears pleasantly fragrant upright white floral spikes during early spring.
Size: 50 cell flat
Spacing: 4-6
Size: 38 cell flat
Spacing: 6-8
Size: 24 cell flat
Spacing: 8-10
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Pachysandra terminalis Green Sheen (pak-i-san-dra ter-mi-nay-lis)

(Green Sheen Pachysandra) ......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
4-6; light to dense shade. Green Sheen pachysandra is substantially different than any other selection of this popular
species. In fact, at first glance, you might not recognize it as pachysandra. With smaller, extremely shiny dark green
leaves, the foliage of this slow rhizomatous spreader resembles patent leather. Its flowers of ivory white are short lived
during spring but pleasantly fragrant. This selection lends strong contrast to about any other color or texture one might
encounter and can be used on a small to large scale.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Penstemon `Dark Towers (pen-stay-mon) Plant Patent #20,013

(`Dark Towers Beard Tongue)................. .................................................................................................. ......Zone 3
11/2-3; full sun to light shade. Developed by Dale Lindgren at the University of Nebraska, `Dark Towers
has super-dark maroon-purple foliage that adds depth and contrast to the landscape. Slightly taller than
`Husker Red, `Dark Towers displays a commanding presence and during early summer explodes into
bloom with masses of tubular hummingbird attracting flowers of deep lavender-rose and light pink. `Dark
Towers is also outstanding for its tolerance to heat and humidity. It is long-lasting, thrives in various soil
types, and is great for the back of a mixed bed or border, naturalized, as a specimen, or in combination
with coneflowers, Coreopsis, daylilies, iris, lavender, phlox, and numerous ornamental grasses. Price
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Penstemon digitalis `Husker Red (pen-stay-mon dij-i-tay-lis)

(`Husker Red Beard Tongue) ................. ............................................................................................................................... ......Zone 3
2-3, full sun to light shade. Thriving in dry to medium soil moisture, `Husker Red is a tough clump forming perennial,
great for its deep purple semievergreen foliage and hummingbird attracting pink blushed flowers. Its flowers are twolipped, tubular, and borne mid-spring to early summer atop upright stems. Long lasting, `Husker Red is exceptionally
cold tolerant, and thrives in sandy as well as clay soil. Companions include yellow, orange, or purple coneflowers,
Coreopsis, iris, sedums, tall Phlox, Nepeta, and dwarf ornamental grasses. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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(Variegated Pachysandra) ............................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
4-6; light to dense shade. Similar to regular Pachysandra in its shape and growth habit, this somewhat smaller cultivar
has leaves that are attractively variegated creamy white and green. It also flowers during spring with white upright
fragrant spikes. Naturally it helps to brighten up shady areas and is especially useful along high traffic areas where its
unique color pattern can be viewed close-up.
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Perovskia atriplicifolia Filigran (pe-rof-skee-a a-tri-plis-i-foe-lee-a)
(Filigran Russian Sage) .................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
21/2-3; full sun to light shade. Extremely florific with masses of long lasting iridescent lavender-blue florets, Filigran is
an outstanding late summer and fall blooming ground cover. But it is also a unique foliage plant displaying filigree (of
delicate lacy pattern) foliage. Strongly scented when rubbed, the foliage is a soft silvery gray green easily compatible
with a host of other colors and textures. Effective companions include Solidago, ornamental grasses, yellow daylilies,
hardy ageratum and coreopsis Moonbeam. Perovskia atriplicifolia was Perennial Plant of the Year 1995
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Perovskia atriplicifolia Little Spire (pe-rof-skee-a a-tri-plis-i-foe-lee-a)

(Little Spire Russian Sage) ............................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
11/2-2 tall; full sun to light shade. Special among the Russian sage cultivars, Little Spire is a true dwarf with compact
upright habit that never flops in the wind or rain. A great bloomer, the soft grayish blue stems and leaves of Little Spire
are topped with masses of attractive soft purplish blue florets from mid summer to fall. Great for general ground covering, edging, and companion planting, Little Spire is a good companion to cone flowers, Rudbeckia, mountain garlic,
asters, and countless other perennials and ground covers. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Perovskia atriplicifolia Longin (pe-rof-skee-a a tri-plis-i-foe-lee-a)
(Longin Russian Sage).................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5

3-4; full sun to light shade. A splendid upright, nonlodging form of the 1995 Perennial Plant Of The Year, Longin
Russian sage has a number of merits not the least of which is its gray-green pleasantly aromatic foliage. And to
anyone who has seen the unforgettable lavender blue long lasting late summer- and fallborne flowers, the plant
becomes unforgettable. Needless to say, it is a tremendous companion to the perennials of fall, pink and white forms
of coneflower, rudbeckia, solidago, Sedum Brilliant, ornamental grasses and others. Truly deserving of its award of
merit, Russian sage needs little care (prune it to 12 inches in late winter), shows great drought tolerance, and thrives in
infertile sandy and gravelly soils. Perovskia atriplicifolia was Perennial Plant of the Year 1995.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Persicaria microcephala Red Dragon (per-si-kare-ee-a mi-kro-ceph-i-la)

(Red Dragon Persicaria) ............................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
2 tall by 3 wide; full sun to moderate shade. One of the most colorful ground covers to come along in a while, Red
Dragon is instantly popular and in high demand. In addition to its deep burgundy-purple, maroon, and frosted green
arrowhead shaped deciduous leaves, Red Dragon boasts red stems and dainty white summerborne flowers. Red
Dragon performs well in regular garden soils, and is also tolerant of moist soils. A robust clump former, it is superb for
small to large scale use and is sure to add interest to any landscape. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Petasites japonicus Giganteus (pe-ta-sye-teez ja-pon-i-kus)

(Giant Butterbur) .............................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
3-6; light to dense shade, withstanding full sun if kept very moist. This is an
enormous, eye-catching, exotic ground cover. Flowering during late winter
and early spring, it displays white to purplish, heavy stalked flowers. Its
leaves look like gigantic kidneys, may reach 4 feet across, and lend a lush
tropical character to the landscape. Suitable companions include yellow flag
iris, gooseneck loosestrife, and variegated selections of Japanaese silver grass.
Maximum size obtained in moist rich soil with plenty of shade.
Size: # 5 Spacing: 3-4
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Petasites japonicus Purpureus (pe-ta-sye-teez ja-pon-i-kus)

(Purple Leaved Butterbur).............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
11/2-3 tall; light to moderate shade. Smaller than giant butterbur, purple leaved butterbur is a rare find that differs in the
obvious way, its leaves are purple. It, like the parent species, grows well in moist soils as well as normal garden settings. It
is nice near ponds and lends a good deal of color contrast when grown near variegated irises and other moisture tolerant
ground covers, ferns, and perennials. Curious yellow flowers arise prior to the leaves late winter/early spring.
Size: # 2 Spacing: 2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Phlox divaricata (floks di-var-i-kay-ta)

(Wood Phlox)................. ............................................................................................................................................................. ......Zone 3
8- 12; light to moderate shade. Blue phlox, a.k.a., wild sweet William, is a semiwoody, low spreading, mat forming
ground cover from the Midwest. Blue phlox is clothed in deep green leaves, and during midspring to early summer bears
a showy display of 1 inch wide, 5-parted, violet-blue to lavender, mildly fragrant flowers. Blue phlox looks fanstastic in
large mass plantings, and is a fine accent plant when mixed with hostas, ferns, Ligularia, and other clump forming shade
lovers. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
(`Flower Power Summer Phlox)................. ............................................................................................... ......Zone 4

21/2-3; full sun to light shade. `Flower Power certainly lives up to its name, bearing hundreds of white
and light iridescent pink midsummer flowers. The delicately scented blooms are held above the foliage
on stout stems and make exceptional fresh bouquets. Lance shaped foliage is dark green and makes an
effective backdrop to the showy flowers. `Flower Power not only resists powdery mildew exceptionally
well but is also easy to maintain and establishes quickly. Plant this summer phlox in moist fertile soil in a
mixed border, cottage garden, as a specimen, or in combination with garden phlox, coneflowers, Nepeta,
Alliums, and numerous ornamental grasses. Price Includes Royalty.
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Phlox maculata `Natascha (floks mak-you-lay-ta)

(`Flower Power Summer Phlox)................. ............................................................................................... ......Zone 3
21/2-3; full sun to light shade. The white and raspberry pink, pinwheel pattered flowers of `Natascha are
unequaled in their showiness. An extended bloom time combined with foliage that displays high mildew
resistance makes `Natascha an excellent choice for containers, borders, or as a small to medium scale
ground cover. Plant near pathways or patios for up-close appreciation of its unique, whimsical blooms
or mix this florific cultivar with other sun-loving perennials including Lavender, Nepeta, Russian Sage,
Rudbeckia, Alliums, daylilies, and dwarf ornamental grasses. Deadhead `Natascha after flowering to
encourage reblooming.. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 2-21/2
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Plant Patent# 17,551
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Phlox paniculata `Blue Paradise (floks pa-nik-you-lay-ta)
(`Blue Paradise Garden Phlox) .................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
3-31/2; full sun. `Blue Paradise is a fine, relatively mildew resistant selection with huge panicles of lovely lavender blue,
white centered, finely fragrant hummingbird and butterfly attracting flowers from mid summer to fall. Carried atop stout
stems of pleasantly green foliage, the flowers of `Blue Paradise are an easy combination with other selections of phlox,
but go well as a backdrop to coneflowers, Yucca `Bright Edge, and numerous varieties of sedum. Naturally, it is a great
companion to ornamental grasses and such selections as `Morning Light Miscanthus, and `Hameln Pennisetum as some
of the best. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Phlox paniculata `Bright Eyes (floks pa-nik-you-lay-ta)

(`Bright Eyes Garden Phlox)................. ...................................................................................................... ......Zone 4
11/2-2; full sun to light shade. Over the years we have tested dozens of garden phlox selections, and this
one, hands down, has been the most impressive. It is compact, non flopping, unusually mildew resistant,
and bears the most amazing display of soft pink, red-centered fragrant flowers. Borne atop stiff upright
stalks in giant pyramidal panicles, the flowers bloom and rebloom during mid summer to early fall, and
are terrific for cutting. Even its foliage is superior and is colored a rich coppery-tinged green. Companions,
as might be expected, are numerous and include other cultivars of garden phlox, mid sized ornamental
grasses, Rudbeckia, sedums, coneflowers, and iris.
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Phlox paniculata `Candy Floss (floks pa-nik-you-lay-ta)

Patent Applied For
(`Candy Floss Garden Phlox) ....................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
20; full sun. Very compact habit, light healthy green foliage, and great mildew resistance, `Candy Floss is a superior
selection with very long blooming uniquely cotton-candy pink flowers. `Cotton Candy has been stunning in our trial
garden and flowered consistently June through September. It looks great in combination with dwarf forms of Joe-Pye,
coneflowers, daylilies, iris, and other cultivars of phlox. Naturally, it is a great companion, but given its compact stature,
should not be overlooked as an edger, container plant, or even small scale ground cover.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Phlox paniculata `David (floks pa-nik-you-lay-ta)

(`David Garden Phlox) ................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
31/2; full sun. Former Perennial Plant of the Year, `David is regarded as one of the most mildew resistant phlox varieties
and over the last few years has become increasingly popular. `David can be counted on to produce a nice display of
clean green leaves upon sturdy upright stems that add warmth and texture from spring until midsummer, before it buds
up for its mid to late season floral explosion. This is when, about mid July, it bursts forth with numerous huge panicles
of exquisitely fragrant, snow-white flowers. Effective well into September, `David is a staple of any well designed
perennial garden and complements not only other selections of phlox, but daylilies, coneflowers, golden rod, ornamental
grasses, and numerous cultivars of sedum. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Phlox paniculata Èva Cullum (floks pa-nik-you-lay-ta)

(Èva Cullum Garden Phlox) ........................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
2-21/2; full sun. A fabulous hummingbird attracting beacon of summer Èva Cullum carries its large pyramidal panicles
of deep pink, darker pink eyed flowers atop sturdy erectly oriented stems. Èva Cullum, like the other varieties of phlox
listed here, has been selected for mildew resistance, but it is also a compact grower with a warmth and ease that make
it appealing in any application, and the closer the better. Used as an edging to paths and patios, brings it close enough
for its subtle yet lovely fragrance to be appreciated. Similarly, the quick and tiny hummingbirds that will flock to it can
be drawn in so close that the sound of their wings may be enjoyed. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
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Phlox paniculata Laura (floks pa-nik-you-lay-ta)

(Laura Garden Phlox) ................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
2-21/2; full sun. Particularly impressive for its upright, dense growing habit and mildew resistant foliage, Laura is excellent for ground cover use. It is also among the very best for its character of blooming from midsummer well into fall.
This is when it is blanketed with dense panicles of lovely pink-purple fragrant butterfly/hummingbird attracting flowers,
each with a distinct white star in its center. Use Laura for exceptional effect in broad sweeping drifts, in small groupings
for accent, as a backdrop to shorter ground covers, or even as a tall edging plant. Excellent companions include other
Phlox varieties, Calamagrostis varieties, Deschampsia Goldschleir, fountain grass varieties, and many others.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Phlox paniculata `Nora Leigh (floks pa-nik-you-lay-ta)

(`Nora Leigh Garden Phlox) ................. ................................................................................................................................. ......Zone 4
2; full sun to light shade. With beautifully green and creamy white variegated foliage, `Nora Leigh is unique among
the many selections of garden phlox, and for many gardeners `Nora Leigh soon becomes their favorite. The foliage
of `Nora Leigh also seems to resist mildew better than others, and if that werent enough, `Nora Leigh also puts on a
respectable floral show and from mid summer to fall is topped with pink-tinged, purplish pink centered, tubular, hummingbird attracting flowers. `Nora Leigh is fantastic in containers and in the landscape performs well as a companion to
other phlox, sedums, ornamental grasses, coneflowers, Liatris, veronica, and black eyed Susan. It can even be used on a
small scale as a ground cover or edging. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
(Òrange Perfection Garden Phlox)................. ..................................................................................................................... ......Zone 4

2; full sun to light shade. Òrange Perfection is a uniquely colored garden phlox. But, its name, admittedly, is a bit
misleading. The flowers are actually a luminous salmon color, and tend to glow even in dim lighting. Òrange Perfection
is a nice compact height, tends to stay upright, and generates interest with its one of a kind flowers. Exceptional for
cutting, Òrange Perfection is an excellent companion to coneflowers, other garden phlox, dwarf ornamental grasses,
daylilies, and lavender. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Phlox paniculata `Shortwood (floks pa-nik-you-lay-ta)

Plant Patent #10379
(`Shortwood Garden Phlox) ................. ................................................................................................................................. ......Zone 4
3 - 31/2; full sun to light shade. An offspring of the magnificent selection `David, this pink flowered form honors the
garden of popular lecturer Stephanie Cohen. `Shortwood is an exceptional garden phlox for its mildew resistance, upright
habit, and fine display of clear pink, dark pink-centered, fragrant flowers. Arranged in pyramidal clusters, the flowers are
visible from a long distance, compatible with nearly every other color, and fantastic for cutting. When mass planted, used
as a dwarf hedge, or combined with other phlox, coneflowers, ornamental grasses, daylilies, Liatris, or Nepeta, `Shortwood
is sure to please. And, while only in the trade for a short while, it is already becoming recognized as one of the best taller
selections of garden phlox. Price Includes Royalty. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Phlox paniculata `Spinner (floks pa-nik-you-lay-ta)

(`Spinner Garden Phlox) ......................................................................................................................................................... ......Zone 4
2 - 21/2; full sun to light shade. Something truly different, `Spinner displays pinwheel-like flower petals of deep pink
and clear white, in alternating fashion. These are bright, cheerful, and unusally colorful. `Spinner is a midsize phlox
clothed in rich green foliage and valuable for companion planting in borders, along walkways and surrounding patios
where its unusual flowers can be most fully appreciated. Like other phlox, it draws hummingbirds, and is excellent in
combination with sedums, coneflowers, other phlox, dwarf ornamental grasses, Nepeta, black eyed Susan, and many
others. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
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Spring
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Phlox paniculata `Wendy House (floks pa-nik-you-lay-ta)
(`Wendy House Garden Phlox) ................. ........................................................................................................................... ......Zone 5
20; full sun. While there are dozens of phlox cultivars, `Wendy House is unique for its compact habit, rich green
leaves, and true deep purple flowers. Holding up well in hot as well as humid weather, `Wendy House was bred in
Holland, displays good mildew resistance, and is an excellent addition to any perennial garden. It is great to use with
other cultivars of phlox, coneflowers, Russian sage, Rudbeckia, ornamental grasses, sedums, Nepeta, asters and others.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Phlox stolonifera `Home Fires (floks sto-lon-if-er-a)

(`Home Fires Creeping Phlox)................. .................................................................................................. ......Zone 4
6-10; full sun to light shade. Taken alone, the deep green, narrow leaved evergreen foliage of Phlox
stolonifera is exceptional; one reason the parent species in 1990, was awarded the Perennial Plant
Associations Perennial Plant of the Year. The cultivar `Home Fires shares the great foliar and growth
habits of the species, but is more florific with numerous, highly fragrant, large deep-pink springborne
flowers on 8 spikes. The flowers are often borne in such great number as to nearly obscure the foliage.
`Home Fires is a good companion to Ladys Mantle, Brunnera, coral bells, and crested iris. Good uses
include small to moderate scale ground cover, edging, and accent within shady rock garden settings.
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Phlox subulata `Candy Stripe (floks sub-you-lay-ta)
(`Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox) ................. ........................................................................................................................... ......Zone 3

2 - 5; full sun to light shade. `Candy Stripe displays perhaps the most interesting flowers of any creeping phlox. They
are eye catching, star shaped, and colored bright white with central markings of deep lavender. Viewed up close or
far away, the flowers of `Candy Stripe are highly effective harbingers of spring. Like other members of this species,
`Candy Stripe blooms during early spring, is fragrant, attracts hummingbirds, and is ideal for rock gardens, edging, and
small scale ground cover use. It is evergreen, low and mosslike when not in flower, and can take a limited amount of
foot traffic. It is also a good companion to dwarf Alliums, black lily-turf, dwarf iris, lavender, sedums, dwarf ornamental
grasses, and other cultivars of creeping phlox. Size: 6-pack (18/flat) Spacing: 12-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Phlox subulata Èmerald Blue (floks sub-you-lay-ta)

(Èmerald Blue Creeping Phlox) ................. ......................................................................................................................... ......Zone 3
4 - 6; full sun to light shade. Èmerald Blue is a low, evergreen, mosslike ground cover that blooms brightly during
spring. When in bloom, its dramatic neon blue flowers smother the foliage and can be seen from a hundred yards away.
The flowers of Èmerald Blue are fragrant and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Ideal for rock gardens, edging, and
small scale ground cover use, Èmerald Blue withstands limited foot traffic and is a good companion to dwarf Alliums,
black lily-turf, dwarf iris, lavender, sedums, and dwarf ornamental grasses. Size: 6-pack (18/flat) Spacing: 12-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Phlox subulata Èmerald Pink (floks sub-you-lay-ta)

(Èmerald Pink Creeping Phlox) ........................................................................................................................................... ......Zone 3
4 - 6; full sun to light shade. Like the other outstanding creeping phlox selections we offer, Èmerald Pink is a low
evergreen mosslike ground cover that withstands limited foot traffic and is a good companion to dwarf Alliums, black
lily-turf, dwarf iris, lavender, sedums, dwarf ornamental grasses and other cultivars of creeping phlox. Unlike the others,
this selection blooms neon-pink and not only are its flowers brilliantly colorful, they are fragrant and attractive to both
hummingbirds and butterflies. Ideal for rock gardens, edging, and small scale ground cover use.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
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Fall
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Phlox subulata `Fort Hill (floks sub-you-lay-ta)

(`Fort Hill Creeping Phlox) ................. ................................................................................................................................... ......Zone 3
2-4; full sun to light shade. `Fort Hill is an exceptional creeping phlox with masses of deep pinkish rose flowers
that provide a magnificent display throughout the spring season. Its rich green needlelike evergreen foliage looks good
summer fall and winter, and is excellent cascading over walls and as a ground cover. `Fort Hill has many companions
including Alliums, dwarf crested iris, lavender, sedums, dwarf grasses, and in light shade areas it is complimentary to
various species of ferns. Size: 6-pack (18/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Physostegia virginica `Miss Manners (fi-so-stee-gee-a vir-jin-ee-aye-na)

(`Miss Manners Obedient Plant)................. ................................................................................................ ......Zone 4
2-21/2; full sun to light shade. `Miss Manners is named for its nonrunning habit in contrast to the parent species which is a runner. The term obedient plant comes from the flowers, which when moved
from side to side tend to stay where they have been placed. `Miss Manners is an upright grower clothed
in rich green, willow-shaped foliage. During mid summer into fall it progressively blooms with snap
dragon shaped, snow-white flowers. It grows well in normal garden settings and also tolerates moisture.
Companions include tall sedums, garden phlox, Rudbeckia, and coneflowers, and because of its tolerance
for moisture it is very useful in rain gardens with Joe-Pye, blue flat iris, Ligularia, cardinal flower, feather
reed grass, and others. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Platycodon grandiflorus Àstra Pink (pla-tee-ko-don grand-i-flo-rus)

(Àstra Pink Balloon Flower)................. ..................................................................................................... ......Zone 4
6-12; full sun to light shade. Àstra Pink is aptly named for its puffy balloon shaped flower buds that
later burst open to form bright pink, 3-inch wide, upward-facing, bell shaped flowers. Once open, the
flowers appear continuously during summer and complement dark green, oval to lance shaped, toothedged foliage. Àstra Pink is clump forming, compact of habit, and great as a small scale ground cover or
perennial garden specimen. Àstra Pink combines nicely with Coreopsis, daylilies, bell flowers, Alliums,
and dwarf ornamental grasses. Spent flowers can be dead headed to prolong the bloom period.
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Spring
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Fall
Platycodon grandiflorus Àstra Double Blue (pla-tee-ko-don grand-i-flo-rus)

(Àstra Double Blue Balloon Flower)................. ..................................................................................... ......Zone 4
6-12; full sun to light shade. Àstra Pink is aptly named for its puffy balloon shaped flower buds that
later burst open to form bright pink, 3-inch wide, upward-facing, bell shaped flowers. Once open, the
flowers appear continuously during summer and complement dark green, oval to lance shaped, toothedged foliage. Àstra Pink is clump forming, compact of habit, and great as a small scale ground cover or
perennial garden specimen. Àstra Pink combines nicely with Coreopsis, daylilies, bell flowers, Alliums,
and dwarf ornamental grasses. Dead head spent flowers to prolong the bloom period.
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Polygonatum humile `Fred Case (poe-lig-oh-nay-tum hue-mi-lee)
(`Fred Case Dwarf Solomons Seal) ............................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
6-9, spreading over 3 across; light to moderate shade. The typical dwarf Solomons seal can be slow to establish, but
not this one. Via Arrowhead Alpines, who acquired it from wildflower/orchid expert Fred Case, this form displays good
vigor, great flower production, and dense habit. A deciduous stoloniferous creeper, Fred Case dwarf Solomons seal
emerges early spring with its creamy white bell shaped pendant flowers already formed. By the time it has extended to
its 6-9 height, it is loaded with flowers, in full bloom, and stays this way for a good three weeks. The rest of the year
it remains attractive with handsome dark green foliage attractively arranged in alternating fashion upon sturdy upright
stems. Fred Case is a fine small scale ground cover and combines nicely with ferns, hostas, bergenia, and countless
wildflowers. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 8-12
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Polygonatum odoratum Variegatum (poe-lig-oh-nay-tum oh-der-aye-tum)

(Variegated Fragrant Solomons Seal) ......................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
2-21/2 tall; light to dense shade. The classic variegated Solomons seal, this superb selection displays graceful arching stems covered with neat rows of alternately arranged,
elliptical, green and bright-white painted leaves. Its waxy white cylindrical bell shaped
fragrant flowers are 1/2 inch long, hang in pendent fashion, and are generously borne
mid to late spring. A creeper by horizontal rootstalk, variegated Solomons seal is nice on
its own as a general cover and also makes a splendid companion to ferns, astilbes, hardy
geraniums, hostas, sedges, and such popular gound covers as pachysandra and English
ivy. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Pulmonaria longifolia Diana Clare (pul-moe-nay-ree-a long-gi-foe-lee-a)
(Diana Clare Pulmonaria) ............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3

8-10; light to moderate shade. From Cotswold Garden in England, `Diana Clare is
an outstanding selection with brightly silver centered green-edged elongate leaves and
during early spring profusely borne violet-blue flowers. `Diana Clare is also one of the
more sturdy pulmonaria selections with good mildew resistance and leaves that hold up
well through the heat of summer. Its bright silver foliage makes it a great companion
to most ferns, bergenia, epimediums, Helleborus, purple leaved heucheras, blue leaved
hostas, Allegheny pachysandra, green and silver striped sedges, Japanese forest grass,
and prairie dropseed. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Rhus aromatica Grow Low (roos air-oh-mat-ik-a)

(Grow Low Fragrant Sumac) ...................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
11/2-2; full sun to light shade. This extremely hardy, slow to moderate grower reaches 2 feet tall and up to 8 feet wide.
Of great value as an erosion controlling cover for banks and slopes and difficult highway and roadside locations, fragrant
sumac is one of the most durable shrubby ground covers for use in the midwest. Its deciduous, bluish green to coppery
green foliage looks like miniature oak leaves and often picks up vibrant hues of yellow or scarlet in autumn with the
best coloring occurring in full sun with well drained soil. The flowers are 1 inch long, yellow, and borne in spring before
the leaves unfold. Its fruit, consisting of clusters of red hairy drupes (that can be used to make a lemonadelike drink)
are effective late summer to early fall. Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 3-4
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Rodgersia aesculifolia (rod-jer-si-a es-kyew-li-fo-lee-a)

(Fivefinger Rodgersia) ..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
3-4; light to dense shade. With great big five-parted compound leaves that resemble those of horse chestnut (for
which it takes its scientific name), fivefinger rodgersia is an imposing ground cover for specimen or large scale ground
cover use. Its foliage is covered with shaggy brown hair at its base, is very coarse textured and stately, and late spring
is accented with flat topped clusters of tiny white flowers. A well kept secret, this wonderful species is appreciated by
everyone who has ever tried it. Suitable companions are ferns of contrasting texture, hostas, sedges, Pulmonaria, English
ivy, Epimedium, Dicentra selections, and many others. Performance is best in constantly moist organically rich soils.
Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 21/2-31/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
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Rosa Apricot Drift `Meimirrote (row-za)

(Apricot Drift Rose)................................. ................................................................................................. ..........Zone 4
1-2; full sun to light shade. Apricot Drift is a low grower that spreads only 2-3 feet. This makes it
perfect choice for smaller gardens, mixed in with perennials in border plantings, or mass planted as a
ground cover. It blooms late spring to fall with loads of double apricot colored flowers above deep shiny
green leaves--the contrast in color is magnificent. Companions include other roses, Shasta daisy, garden
phlox, daylilies, tall Sedums, coneflowers, and smaller ornamental grasses. Price Includes Royalty.
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Fall
Rosa `Carefree Wonder (row-za)

Plant Patent #7783
(`Carefree Wonder Rose)................................. ................................................................................................................... ..........Zone 4
3-4; full sun to light shade. Touted as one of the easiest roses to grow, and recipient of the prestigious All America Rose
Selection award, `Carefree Wonder forms a neat compact mound perfect for dwarf hedging, accent planting, or ground
cover. It is disease resistant, vigorous, and during summer gets absolutely smothered in show-stopping semi-double
blooms of gorgeous chiffon pink that deepens with cooler weather. The glossy green foliage is nice as well as are the
orange hips in fall and winter. Companion plants are numerous and include grasses, Rudbeckia, coneflowers, Russian
sage, Lavenders, sedums, geraniums, Gaillardia, and others. Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 21/2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
(Coral Drift Rose)................................. .................................................................................................... ..........Zone 4

1-2; full sun to light shade. Reaching only 2 to 3 feet across, Coral Drift is very compact and ideal for
the smaller landscape. Its glossy green foliage forms a small mound which from late spring to frost is
decorated with deep green foliage and bright color-orange blooms. The flowers are some of the most
vibrant rose flowers ever seen and they certainly have the Wow-factor. Use Coral Drift around patios
and walkways, within and at the back of perennial border plantings, in groups as a ground cover or for
erosion control, and in containers. Coral Drift combines well with other nonaggressive plants such as
other roses in the Drift series, compact forms of Shasta daisy, daylilies, tall Sedums, Veronicas, coneflowers, and smaller ornamental grasses. Price includes royalty. Price Includes Royalty.
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Rosa `Knock Out (row-za)

(`Knockout Rose) .............................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
21/2-3; full sun. Neat and tidy, this deep green leaved, exceedingly popular, compact growing shrub-rose blooms repeatedly from early summer to fall. This it does with an unending procession of rich florescent cherry-red tea-rose scented
blossoms carried in clusters of 3 to 15. Highly drought tolerant and disease resistant, this is a selection that not only
works well for accent and companion planting, but also as a dwarf hedge, edging, and ground cover, especially nice on
sloping terrain where its succession of bloom can be fully appreciated. Price Includes Royalty.
Size: Knock Out # 2 pot Spacing: 3-31/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Rosa x `Nearly Wild (row-za)

(Nearly Wild Rose)......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
2-3; full sun to light shade. An excellent, disease resistant, long blooming shrubby ground covering rose that has been
in the trade since 1941 (reportedly bred from the cross R. Dr. W. Van Fleet x R. Leuchstern), Nearly Wild is, after
all these years, becoming very popular. Rightfully so, for beginning early summer Nearly Wild bears lovely rose-pink
long stemmed fragrant flowers. In our stock beds these typically bloom all summer and well into October, usually still
blooming strong a few weeks after falls first frost. Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 21/2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
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Rosa Coral Drift `Meidriflora (row-za)

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Rosa Oso Easy Cherry Pie (row-za)
(Oso Easy Cherry Pie Rose)................................. ................................................................................... ..........Zone 4
2-4; full sun to light shade. With an abundance of brilliant candy apple-red, bright yellow centered
flowers, this shrubby, low growing, mound-forming rose is prized not just for its stunning flowers, but
for its highly disease resistant deep green foliage. Easy to maintain, and flowering through summertime,
this lovely rose is a true winner. Companions are endless and include Shasta daisy, garden phlox, daylilies,
tall Sedums, coneflowers, other roses, and smaller ornamental grasses. Price Includes Royalty.
Size: Proven Winners # 2 pot Spacing: 3-4
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Spring
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Fall
Rosa Oso Easy Peachy Cream (row-za)

Patent # 15,982
(Oso Easy Peachy Cream Rose).............................................................................................................. ..........Zone 3
2-4; full sun to light shade. `Peachy Cream is, of course, named for its peachy cream colored flowers.
A lovely low mound forming rose, this one delivers clouds of large, yellow centered, peach petaled
flowers against glossy deep green disease resistant foliage. From the UK, this exceptional selection is a
fine companion to garden phlox, daylilies, tall Sedums, coneflowers, other roses, and smaller ornamental
grasses. Price Includes Royalty. Size: Proven Winners # 2 pot Spacing: 3-4
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Rosa `Pink Double Knock Out (row-za)

(`Pink Double Knock Out Rose)........................................................................................................................................ ..........Zone 4
31/2-4; full sun to light shade. `Pink Double Knockout is an amazingly florific compact shrub rose that blooms repeatedly from early June to October with numerous, double petaled, 21/2 inch wide, bubble gum pink, lightly fragrant
flowers. Carried 3-6 per stem, it takes only a few branches to fill a good size vase. The foliage emerges burgundy-red in
spring, is clean, shiny, rich green during summer, and turns burgundy-red again in fall. Great as an accent or specimen,
`Pink Double Knockout also complements ornamental grasses, daylilies, Liatris, geraniums, coneflowers, tall sedums, and
selections of Nepeta. Price Includes Royalty. Size: Knock Out # 2 pot Spacing: 4-41/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Rosa Pink Drift `Meijocos (row-za)

(Pink Drift Rose)................................. ..................................................................................................... ..........Zone 4
1-2; full sun to light shade. Pink Drift is an outstanding selection with clusters of rich pink flowers from
spring until frost. It bears these atop deep shiny green foliage, and like the other Drift roses, `Pink Drift
is easy to care for and versatile. It may be used by itself, as an accent or specimen, in a container, along a
hillside for erosion control, or mixed with perennials or roses. Pink Drift requires little care, and coexists nicely with Shasta daisy, garden phlox, daylilies, tall Sedums, coneflowers, and smaller ornamental
grasses. Price Includes Royalty. Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 3-4
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Rosa `Red Double Knock Out (row-za)

Patent # 16202
(`Pink Double Knock Out Rose)........................................................................................................................................ ..........Zone 4
3-4; full sun to light shade. `Red Double Knock Out is regarded as one of the easiest roses to grow. It is naturally resistant to diseases and pests, resists drought, and requires no dead heading for consistent flowering. Blooming is continuous
with a progression of lovely cherry-red double flowers from early summer to fall. In fall the foliage becomes red before
changing to bright orange-red. `Red Double Knock Out is excellent planted along sidewalks, patios, foundations, and
as a hedge. It makes a fine companion to other roses, garden phlox, Liatris, tall sedums, Nepeta selections, ornamental
grasses and many others. Price Includes Royalty. Size: Knock Out # 2 pot Spacing: 21/2-31/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Rosa Sweet Drift `Meiswetdom (row-za)

(Pink Drift Rose)................................. ..................................................................................................... ..........Zone 4
1-2; full sun to light shade. Sweet Drift is a new addition to the highly acclaimed Drift series of dwarf
ground covering roses. Like the others it is low maintenance, compact, and long blooming. In this case
its flowers are fully double and pink chiffon in color. It is truly beautiful and plants are just loaded with
flowers. Great applications are as a dwarf hedge, ground cover, and because of its shy spreading habit it
can be combined with clump forming perennials in mixed plantings. Geraniums, Gaillardia, asters, dwarf
Shasta daisy, garden phlox, daylilies, tall Sedums, coneflowers, and smaller ornamental grasses. Price
Includes Royalty. Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 3-4
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(`The Fairy Rose) .............................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4

21/2-3; full sun to light shade. An outstanding ground cover, this low maintenance compact growing 70+ year old classic
hedge rose is popular for numerous reasons. Its small, mid-green, glossy foliage is disease resistant and sets the perfect
backdrop to the magnificent, double, exquisitely pink, 11/2 inch wide, double petaled flowers borne in never ending
succession June until frost. Whats more, the flowers are sweetly fragrant and borne in clusters heavy enough to bow
the stems, or fill a vase. Flowers fade to near white with age and both pink and white flowers may be present within a
cluster at once, for a lovely multicolored effect. As a hedge, edging, ground cover, or companion, `The Fairy is a plant
that brings a multitude of rewards. Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 3-31/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii Goldsturm (rud-bek-ee-a ful-gi-da)

(Goldsturm Orange Coneflower) ............................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
2-21/2; full sun to light shade. Among the finest companion plants for the perennial border, this superb cultivar of our
native black eyed Susan is a tenacious rhizomatous spreader that is also excellent mass planted as a moderate to large
scale ground cover. Its roughened deep green leaves are sturdy and pest resistant and from mid summer through fall
disappear under masses of deep yellow petaled, black coned, cheerful and very striking 3 to 4-inch-wide daisylike
flowers. Goldsturm combines well with Sedum Autumn Joy, and is especially nice in the foreground of narrow and
white/green variegated-leaved cultivars of Miscanthus sinensis. Perennial Plant of the Year 1999
Size: # 2 pot
Spacing: 12-18
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Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Rudbeckia maxima (rud-bek-ee-a max-i-ma)

(Great Coneflower)................................. ................................................................................................... ..........Zone 5
11/2, 4-6 in flower; full sun to light shade. A great conversation piece, giant coneflower is certainly
the most showy Rudbeckia for foliage. It boasts leathery, powder-blue cabbagelike, tropical looking
basal leaves that, from spring through late summer, are the main feature of this wonderful native. Come
August, the foliage is accompanied by very large yellow petaled, deep black cone-centered flowers.
These are carried upon tall sturdy stems. Giant coneflower requires minimal care, thrives in hot humid
conditions and tolerates a range of soil, but seems to prefer those that are moist and organically rich. It
spreads slowly by rhizomes, is a great selection to use around the perimeter of rain gardens and in mixed
perennial borders, especially those that contain asters, Boltonia, phlox, Echinacea, and ornamental grasses.
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Rudbeckia nitida Autumn Sun (Herbtsonne) (rud-bek-ee-a nit-i-da)
(Autumn Sun Shining Coneflower) ........................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
6-7 tall by 5 across; full sun. Autumn Sun is among the finest perennials in cultivation. Reaching up to 7 feet tall, it
is not a conventional ground cover, but one for grand scale, or more commonly one for specimen, accent, or hedge
planting. Vase shaped in habit and clothed in dark green, leathery, deeply dissected 3 parted foliage, Autumn Sun is
topped July and August with hundreds of brilliant yellow, greenish-yellow centered, 5-inch-wide flowers. Visible from
a mile away, Autumn Sun is a companion plant of extreme value and can be paired with Alliums, asters, coneflowers,
iris, sedums, Joe-Pye, other Rudbeckia, and a multitude of ornamental grasses. Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 3-5
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Rudbeckia speciosa Viettes Little Suzy (rud-bek-ee-a spee-see-oh-sa)

Plant Patent #8867
(Little Suzy Dwarf Orange Coneflower) .................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
11/2-2; full sun to light shade. Viettes Little Suzy is unique for its dwarf compact habit and cheerful golden-yellow
petaled, deep brown centered flowers which open over a period of time rather than all at oncegiving it a more open
and varied floral appearance. This is a plant that has great usefulness and can be planted effectively enmasse as a general
cover, as a border edging, for accent, and as a comfortable companion to dozens of other ground coverssome of the
best being Salvia Marcus, purple coneflower varieties, and various ornamental grasses. Price includes royalty
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Rudbeckia subtomentosa `Henry Eilers (rud-bek-ee-a sub-to-men-to-sa)
(Quilled Sweet Coneflower)............... ................................................................................................................................. .........Zone 4

3-4; full sun to light shade. `Henry Eilers is a captivating plant that like other
Rudbeckias is clothed in rugged deep green foliage. But, its flowers are what make
it different. These are carried upon stiffly upright stalks and bear gold-quilled
petals surrounding chocolate-brown button centers, like bright yellow pinwheels.
Fantastic and long lived in a vase, the unique flowers make `Henry Eilers a great
addition to mixed border plantings where it compliments sedums, nepeta, daylilies,
ornamental grasses, lavender, coneflowers, and many others.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Ruellia humilis (roo-el-ee-a hu-mi-lis)

(Wild Petunia)................................. ............................................................................................................. ..........Zone 3
12; full sun to light shade. While the flowers of wild petunia bare resemblance to those of annual
petunias (Viola), this light green, fuzzy leaved native is entirely different. Its flowers, which run from
early to late summer, are misty-lavender, 1 1/2 inch wide, funnel-shaped and individually last only for
a single day. Like daylilies, they display a long running effective bloom season. In nature wild petunia is
found growing in poor gravelly or rocky barrens, but adapts easily to any garden setting and most any
soil type. It may occasionally reseed, and is nicely suited for xeriscaping, rock gardens, edging, or as a
companion to clump forming sedums, Agastache, Alliums, Asclepias tuberosa, bell flowers, and cultivars
of Coreopsis. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sagina subulata (sa-jie-na sub-you-lay-ta)

(Irish Moss)......................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
1-2; light to moderate shade. A low, mat-forming, evergreen mosslike ground
cover, Irish Moss reaches under 2 inches tall, spreads indefinitely, and makes a
wonderful choice for filling in between stepping stones or the pavers of a patio or
walkway, where it holds the soil in place and endures periodic foot traffic. Above
the mosslike foliage, during summer, are borne many tiny white star-shaped fragrant flowers. Size: 6-pack (18/flat) Spacing: 6-10
Blooming Time
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Sagina subulata Aurea (sa-jie-na sub-you-lay-ta)

(Scotch Moss) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
1-2; light to moderate shade. Just like the all-green leaved species, Aurea may be used as a small scale ground cover
or filler between the cracks of pavers, patio stones, and walkway cracks and crevices. It also bears fragrant, white, starshaped flowers during summer but it differs from the species in that its foliage is golden yellow.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Salvia nemorosa `Caradonna (sal-vee-a ne-mo-roe-sa)

(`Caradonna Sage) ............................................................................................................................................................................Zone 4
2'-21/2', full sun to light shade. Winner of the 2000 ISU Award, Caradonna may be the most unique of the hardy
sages. Its habit is upright, never sprawling, and its flower stems of dark purple are rich and distinctive. It blooms a little
earlier than most sages, late spring to mid summer and is clothed in deep purple hummingbird attracting flowers. Great
as an edging, ground cover or accent, it is also excellent for fresh bouquets, and exceptional as a companion to Sedums,
geraniums, ornamental grasses, iris, Coreopsis, and pretty much anything else. Caradonna is deservedly one of the most
popular perennials available today. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
(Marcus Sage)................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4

8-10; full sun to light shade. From Haussermann Nursery in Germany, `Marcus represents a major breakthrough. It is the
first really strong growing, compact, dwarf selection, that bears flowers as good as or better than the most popular varieties
(like Èast Friesland, from whose seed it originated). Deep dark violet-purple flowering, during early and midsummer,
`Marcus stays compact and clothes the ground in a rich blanket of purple. It is great in containers and is a superior small scale
ground cover, edging, and accent plant. Like its parent, Èast Friesland, `Marcus is durable, rich green leaved, and resistant to
most common garden pests and diseases. Companions are many and include dwarf ornamental grasses, Salvia `Rose Wine,
sedums, coneflowers, geraniums, and daylilies. Price Includes Royalty Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Salvia nemorosa May Night (sal-vee-a ne-mo-roe-sa)

(May Night Sage) ............................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
14-18; full sun to light shade. In the minds of many Salvia enthusiasts May Night is the most outstanding cultivar. In
1997 it was honored as the Perennial Plant of the Year, and for good reason. Not only does it boast handsome
disease and insect resistant fragrant deep green foliage, during June and July May Night blooms with a profusion of
rich deep purple hummingbird attracting tubular flowers. It resists drought, is long lived, requires little maintenance, and
combines nicely with other Salvia cultivars, sedums, dwarf forms of Pennisetum, Thymus cultivars, and daylilies.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sanguinaria canadensis (san-gwi-nay-ree-a can-a-den-sis)

(Bloodroot) ............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
6-12, moderate to dense shade. Named for the red sap that exudes from its stems and roots when
broken, this exquisite native was used by early Native Americans as a dye and herbal remedy. Blood root
begins spring by first sending up flower stalks wrapped in a basal leaf. Atop the stalks are borne multiple
flower buds that open to reveal lily-white, 8-to-10-petaled, inch-wide flowers. The flowers open daily
with the sun and close each night. They are carried above gray-green, deeply lobed, somewhat kidney
shaped foliage. Bloodroot is relatively easy to grow and is shy spreading from a horizontal rhizome. In
time it can build into nice colonies and is at its best in richly organic soils. Great companions include
sedges, dwarf ferns, Heucheras, and dwarf crested iris. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 12-14
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Scabiosa columbaria `Giant Blue (skay-bee-oh-sa kol-um-bare-e-a)

Patent# 12,167
(`Giant Blue Pincushion Flower) ................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
8-12, full sun to light shade. The on steroids version of `Butterfly Blue, `Giant Blue is a vigorous grower with deep
green foliage and loads of double-the-size (3 inch wide), lavender-blue pincushion flowers during mid to late summer.
Greatly attractive to butterflies, `Giant Blue is a good landscape plant for ground cover or perennial-companion planting.
It goes well with such plants as the tall sedums, Rudbeckia selections, Roses, garden phlox, Origanum `Herrenhausen,
Lavenders, false sunflower, and Gaillardia selections. It is easy to grow, long lived, and not fussy about soil conditions.
Price Includes Royalty. Size: # 2 pot Spacing: 11/2-2
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Spring
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Sedum acre `Yellow Queen (see-dum ak-ree)

(`Yellow Queen Sedum) ................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
/2-1; full sun to light shade. `Yellow Queen is an attractive and often times brightly colored mosslike ground cover.
Its evergreen leaves are tiny, scale-like, densely set, and especially during cold weather colored bright yellow. During
summer it blooms with bright yellow star shaped flowers. Best uses are as a crack filler, small scale ground cover, and
pathway edging. It combines nicely with black mondo grass, clump forming sedums, Thymus Èlfin, and purple leaved
Heuchera selections.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum aizoon Èuphorbioides (see-dum aye-zoon)
(Euphorbia Leaved Sedum)............................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4

8-12, full sun to light shade. Compact but strong growing, euphorbia leaved sedum is a selection of
S. aizoon, which literally translates to èver-living. That says a lot about this tallest member of the hardy yellow-flowered
sedums. The term Èuphorbioides identifies it as looking like a Euphorbia, and refers to its lustrous, rich green foliage.
Stout stemmed, the leaves are carried in horizontal, umbrellalike fashion, and set an ideal background for the large heads
of rich yellow flowers borne during midsummer. Èuphorbioides makes a fine ground cover or companion and happily
coexists with Eryngium, sages, lavender, coneflowers, and other clump forming sedums such as `Neon, `Brilliant, and
`Xenox Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum album Coral Carpet (see-dum al-bum)

(Coral Carpet White Flowered Sedum).................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
1
/2; full sun to light shade. Evergreen with flattened mosslike growth habit, Coral Carpet is unique for its tiny, oval,
beanlike leaves which turn bright red in hot, dry, exposed locations as well as during the winter season. The effect of
the leaves, especially in green roof settings, can be striking. And when topped with its prominent late spring and early
summer display of white flowers, it is just that much more interesting. A great selection for rock-garden, wall edgings,
and green roofs, it combines nicely with many other low growing sedums. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum album Murale (see-dum al-bum)

(Wall Sedum) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
1 - 1 1/2; full sun to light shade. An creeping evergreen, `Murale is unique for its foliage that changes from brownish
red during cold weather to rich green during summer. `Murale is super hardy, down to minus 40, and during summer
is adorned with white, star shaped florets. This form of `Murale is low growing, certain seed strains are taller and not
recommended. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 10-14
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Sedum album Orange Ice (see-dum al-bum)

(Òrange Ice Sedum).........................................................................................................................................................................Zone 4
1-2; full sun to light shade. Also from Ray Stephenson, author of Sedum, Cultivated Stonecrops, Òrange Ice was
introduced into North America by green roof expert Ed Snodgrass, it is unique for its orange fall and winter foliar color.
Once the weather warms in spring, its evergreen foliage changes to soft medium green and during early to mid summer
blooms with many clear white flowers. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 8-10
Blooming Time
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum Assortment (see-dum)

(Assorted Sedums) ............................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
-4; full sun to light shade. Sedums are ultra low maintenance, super hardy (hot and cold), drought tolerant, colorfully
flowered perennial ground covers. They typically flower yellow, white, pink or red, early to late summer, and their foliage
comes in an array of textures from broad and flat to needle-like. Meanwhile, blue, yellow, purple, red, multicolor, and
green are all part of the rainbow of sedum foliage colors. Sedums are unique in that they look fantastic when a mixture
of varieties is planted together. In this mix we have combined varieties with complimentary growth habit, texture and
colors. This creates a montage of color and textural contrast. They are excellent in any full sun or mostly sunny garden
setting, along walkways and patios, and can even be planted on a large scale as an alternative to a conventional lawn area.
Sedums also have lots of companions, some of which include dwarf ornamental grasses, hen and chicks, lavender, black
mondo grass, and alliums. Size: 6-pack (18/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
(Autumn Fire Sedum).................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3

14-20; full sun to light shade. Developed in Quebec Canada, this selection is billed as an Autumn Joy look-alike with
thicker richer-colored flower panicles (during late summer and fall) and a tighter growth habit. It is a very nice drought
tolerant plant that is likely to become very popular. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum Autumn Joy (see-dum)

(Autumn Joy Sedum) ..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
1 1/4-2; full sun to light shade. Appreciated greatly for its showy late summer and fall-borne clusters of mauve-red
flowers, this taller sedum is a favorite for use in perennial borders, as a moderate to large scale general cover, edging,
or rock garden specimen.
Size: # 2 pot
Spacing: 16-24
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum `Carl (see-dum)

(`Carl Sedum)..................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
14-18; full sun to light shade. From England, `Carl is distinct among the upright sedums for its compact habit, bluish
foliage, and very bright, very large, exceedingly vibrant pinkish-red, late summer and fall blooming flowers. Different
than Àutumn Joy, `Brilliant and `Neon, the flowers of `Carl deliver an extra punch that makes them stand out. `Carl
is reliable and drought resistant, thrives in well drained soil and makes the perfect companion to goldenrod, asters,
ornamental grasses, Rudbeckia, Shasta daisies, and other sedums. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
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Sedum cauticola Bertram Anderson (see-dum kaw-ta-kole-um )
(Bertram Anderson Sedum) ......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
3-4; full sun to light shade. A real compact grower, Bertram Anderson displays deep purple, flattened, oval to rounded
leaves which during late summer/early fall are smothered in masses of bright pinkish red flowers. Not only is it a resilient
grower with good drought tolerance, it is a very ornamental selection that is unique, a bit rare, and highly prized for its
unusual combination of foliar and floral color. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum cauticola `Sunset Cloud (see-dum kaw-ta-kole-a)

(`Sunset Cloud Sedum).................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
3-5; full sun to light shade. Compact, carefree, colorful, and florific are the most appropriate adjectives for describing
`Sunset Cloud, which is a remarkable sedum selection. `Sunset Cloud reaches only 2-3 inches tall with rich foliage
that is bluish purple during spring becoming rich purplish red by August. Then, around the first of September, its well
budded flower clusters open to reveal a smothering of dusky pinkish red flowers. Long lasting, the flowers continue
into October. `Sunset Cloud is a fine small scale ground cover, but also combines beautifully with dwarf ornamental
grasses, other sedums, cone flowers, goldenrod, Alliums, nepeta, and daylilies. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum ellacombianum (see-dum el-la-koe-bee-aye-num)
(Ellacombes Sedum)........................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 3

5-8; full sun to light shade. Deciduous and fleshy, the foliage of this popular species is light green, broad and long.
Lemon yellow flowers appear in June.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum floriferum Weihenstephaner Gold (see-dum flo-rif-er-um)

(Weihenstephaner Gold Sedum) ................................................................................................................................................ Zone 3
3; full sun to light shade. Weihenstephaner Gold is an excellent dense growing sedum with classy reddish burgundy
stems, vibrant green foliage, and bright clear yellow flowers during summer. Effective as a general cover on a small to
moderate scale, it is excellent in combination with Alliums and other sedums, and colors up nicely during fall with deep
reddish highlights.
Blooming Time
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum fosterianum `Silver Stone (see-dum fos-ster-ee-aye-num)

(`Silver Stone Sedum) ..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
2-3, to 8 in bloom; full sun to light shade. `Silver Stone is a lovely blue leaved, evergreen selection, with soft textured
foliage that often takes on tinges of pink. During mid summer it sends up vertical flowering stems that bear bright yellow
flower clusters. `Silver Stone is resistant to both heat and cold and is complementary to most other sedums.
Blooming Time
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Spring
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Sedum hispanicum Minus (see-dum his-pan-i-kum)

(Blue Carpet Sedum) ....................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
1-2; full sun to light shade. Clothed in miniature, rich-blue, fleshy foliage, this low compact creeping evergreen ground
cover is a good selection to use between stepping stones, in the rock garden, and as a small scale general ground cover.
Sometimes becoming more green than blue in the heat of summer, Minus can almost disappear during June and July
when it goes into flower and bears its pinkish white florets above the leaves in clusters atop compact branches.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum hispanicum `Pinkie (see-dum his-pan-i-kum)

(Pinkie Sedum)................................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
1-2; full sun to light shade. `Pinkie is like the cultivar `Minus but with its foliage picking up a rich rosy blush during
cool weather. Once the growing season progresses its color transitions to a rich gray-blue. `Pinkie is a fine choice for
filling between stepping stones, rock retaining walls, and as a small scale ground cover. It flowers during mid season
with pinkish white flowers borne upon compact branches. Interesting companions include Sedum ellacombianum,
Ìmmergrunchen, and `Tekaridake as well as hen and chicks, iris, and heuchera selections.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum `Joyce Henderson (see-dum)

(`Joyce Henderson Sedum) ............................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
21/2; full sun. From England, `Joyce Henderson is an amazing selection with robust habit, huge purplish tinged, purple
veined foliage, sturdy 1/2 inch wide deep purple stems, and massive 12 inch wide clusters of pink star shaped flowers
during late summer and fall. With its imposing size, `Joyce Henderson is great as a specimen or accent plant. It can
be massed as a moderate scale ground cover, and it is a splendid companion for use with other sedums, Nepetas, iris,
coneflowers, and grasses including selections of Pennisetum, Sorghastrum, Miscanthus, and Panicum.
Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 3'-31/2'
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum kamtschaticum (see-dum kam-chat-i-kum)

(Kamtschatka Sedum) ...................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
3-4; full sun to light shade. From Kamchatka, Siberia, this nearly maintenance-free plant is as hardy (Zone 3) as it is
beautiful. It looks great spring to fall and begins the year with dark green foliage set in compact clumps. By early summer
it is well budded and soon clothed in dazzling orange-yellow flowers. These eventually yield to russet-red capsules. Sedum
kamtschaticum is great as a ground cover, edging, and rock garden plant. It combines beautifully with other sedums,
hen-and-chicks, Salvia and Nepeta selections, Imperata `Red Baron, Ophiopogon `Nigrescens, and countless other clump
forming perennials. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
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Sedum hybridum Immergrunchen (see-dum hye-bri-dum)

(Evergreen Sedum) .......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
3-5; full sun to light shade. Immergrunchen, in German, literally means evergreen, which, given the size of the foliage
and its resemblance to S. ellacombianum, is a distinct feature. Immergrunchen is a compact, extremely coarse textured
ground cover of tight habit and vibrant green foliage. Its leaves are actually semi evergreen, some of them being shed
during the winter months and turn a vibrant amber color during winter. An early and late bloomer, Immergrunchen
bears cheerful yellow flowers during early June, rests for a couple of months, then will bloom again during September.
It is great for ground covering, excellent for erosion control, and effective in combination with asters, Allium, Joe-Pye,
daylilies, coneflowers, ornamental grasses, and various other sedums. Size: 38 cell flat Spacing: 6-10
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Sedum kamtschaticum `Striatum (see-dum kam-chat-i-kum)
(Striped Sedum) .................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
3-4; full sun to light shade. Striped sedum is a real anomaly in a broad genus containing thousands of
cultivars. It is the only cultivar with uniquely slender foliage. In addition to being extremely thin, the leaves
are pleasingly spring-green and bear narrow stripes along their margins. In the landscape it forms soft, fine
textured cushions which during summer become decorated with lemon yellow star shaped flowers. Striped
sedum is excellent in rock gardens, filling voids in retaining walls, softening the hard edges of concrete
sidewalks, and as a small scale ground cover. It is also a great companion and is complementary to Alliums,
purple brunnera, bellflowers, coreopsis, geraniums, Pentstemon `Husker Red, and clump forming tall
cultivars of sedum. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 8-12
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Fall
Sedum kamtschaticum Takahira Dake (see-dum kam-chat-i-kum te-kare-i-da-kee)

(Takahira Dake Kamtschatka Sedum) ....................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
8-10, to 14 in flower; full sun to light shade. Robust and clump forming. Tekaridake sends out stout ascending stems
which carry densely set, vibrant green, scallop edged succulent leaves. A new introduction from Japan, this superb selection is still rare but certain to catch on. Neat compact, and requiring no maintenance, Tekaridake is a strong bloomer,
covered with bright yellow flowers, and makes a nice show during early summer.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum kamtschaticum Variegatum (see-dum kam-chat-i-kum)
(Variegated Kamtschatka Sedum) ................................................................................................................................................ Zone 3

3-5; full sun to light shade. With attractive creamy white and light green variegated evergreen foliage, this is an
attractive ground cover for use on a small, medium, or large scale. And its merits arent limited to foliage. Blooming late
spring/early summer, it produces masses of orange-yellow flowers followed by nice russet-orange seed capsules. Great
in combination with small grasses, tall sedums, and many rock garden plants. This sedum is drought tolerant, dependable,
and long lived. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum middendorffianum var. diffusum (see-dum mid-den-dore-fee-aye-num)

(Diffuse Middendorfs Sedum)...................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
2-4; full sun to light shade. Aggressive but not overly so, this evergreen stonecrop is attractive in all seasons. With
spring comes new deep green foliage, then in early summer, bright yellow flowers followed by russet seed capsules. In
fall the foliage picks up deep hues of purple. Size: 38 cell flat Spacing: 8-10
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum pluricaule Èzawe (see-dum plur-i-caul-ee)

(Èzawe Sedum).......................................... ......................................................................................................................... ............Zone 3
1-2; full sun to light shade. With richly reddish purple deciduous foliage, this compact super cold tolerant sedum makes
a charming rock garden specimen or small scale ground cover. Its foliage is unique in that it seems to change color
throughout the day, reacting to differing levels of sunlight. And, during summer it is clothed in a blanket of dusky pink
flowers. Requiring good drainage, Èzawe looks nice planted with hen and chicks, other non-aggressive sedums, blue
eyed grass, dwarf iris, and heucheras of contrasting color. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 6-8
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Sedum pluricaule `Rose Carpet (see-dum plur-i-caul-ee)

(`Rose Carpet Sedum)....................................... ....................................................................................................................... .......Zone 4
1-2; full sun to light shade. With beautiful powdery blue deciduous foliage, `Rose Carpet is a splendid, low growing,
shy spreading sedum for small scale use in the rock garden. Not only is its foliage lovely, during midseason `Rose Carpet
is complemented with numerous pink flowers. It requires good drainage and is a fine companion to other non-aggressive
sedums, blue eyed grass, hen and chicks, dwarf iris, and heucheras of contrasting color.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum rupestre Angelina (see-dum rew-pes-tree)

(Àngelina Sedum) ........................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
2-3; full sun to light shade. Discovered in a private garden in Croatia, Angelina is a trailing selection clothed in brilliant
golden-yellow spruce-needle shaped evergreen foliage that turn golden orange in winter. It is superb not only as a general
purpose ground cover, but looks great flowing over the side of terraces and retaining walls, as a rock garden specimen, and
as an exceptional container plant. Its flowers, borne during June and July, are lemon-yellow upon upright stems 6-8 inches
above the foliage. Suitable companions are many but plants with shades of purple, like sedum Purple Emperor and Matrona
and Eupatorium Chocolate and Heuchera Stormy Seas and Palace Purple are absolutely excellent. For cool contrast combine Angelina with shades of blue as found in Salvia Viola Klose and Nepeta selections. And for sharp contrast try it with
red or black foliage as found in Imperata Red Baron or Ophiopogon Nigrescens.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum sieboldii `Nana (see-dum see-bold-ee-ee)

(Dwarf Siebold Sedum)................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
3; full sun to light shade. A fantastic grower, dwarf Siebold sedum is clothed in rich powder-blue leaves. It is clean
foliaged, grows at a controlled pace, and creates a soft yet decisive contrast when paired with sedums of yellow, green,
or variegated foliage. Dwarf Siebold sedum also blooms well, and at a time of year when its flowers are most welcome.
Blooming dusky rose, its flowers open during mid September and October, a time well beyond the flowering of most
of the lower growing sedum varieties. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum Sod (see-dum)

(Assorted Sedums in Sod Flat) ...................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
-4; full sun to light shade. Grown to maturity in 10 x 20 x 1 deep germination trays, our Sedum Sod is your
ideal low cost option for instant ground cover. Each consists of a fully grown mat of exceptional drought tolerant colorful sedum selections. Sedum Sod are designed for instant coverage and are placed like sod. They are a wonderful low
maintenance instant gratification option for planting perennial beds, alternative lawns, green roofs, and alpine gardens.
All you have to do is prepare a clean soil surface, invert the tray, place the sod, and water a little for a few weeks until
the roots become established in the new location. Spacing: Covers approximately 1.6 square feet when set in place.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Sedum sieboldii (see-dum see-bold-ee-ee)

(Siebold Sedum)................................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 3
3; full sun to light shade. Siebold sedum is a classy colorful low spreading species that sends out horizontal branches
from a central crown. Clothed in thick, deciduous, red-margined, blue-green, reddish purple flushed leaves, the foliage
is nearly round, reaches about 3/4 inch across and may become bright red and yellow during late fall. Not just a foliage
plant, Siebold sedum bears 1/2 inch wide pink flowers during late summer/early fall. It is a great choice for edging, small
scale ground cover, companion planting in a rock garden, and for tucking between cracks in retaining walls. Good companions include dwarf ornamental grasses, Alliums, black mondo grass, Lucerne blue eyed grass, and other sedums.
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Sedum spectabile Brilliant (see-dum spek-tab-i-lee)

(Brilliant Sedum) ............................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
11/2-2; full sun to light shade. Like Autumn Joy sedum which is described above, this durable, drought tolerant, succulent ground cover is most greatly appreciated for its late summer and early fall time of bloom. At Hortech it begins to
flower in late summer and continues well into fall. It differs from Autumn Joy primarily in being slightly shorter, and
having pink rather than mauve flowers. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum spectabile Neon (see-dum spek-tab-i-lee)

(Neon Sedum) ................................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
14-18; full sun to light shade. Selected as a sport of Sedum Brilliant (at the The Ivy Farm in Locustville, VA) for
intense deep purplish pink flowers, Neon displays flowers that are deeper rose-pink arranged in thick rounded clusters.
A great item for late summer and fall color, Neon can be used on a moderate to large scale for dramatic landscape effect
and combines well with Solidago cultivars, asters, yellow daylilies, anemones and numerous ornamental grasses.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum spectabile Pink Chablis (see-dum spek-tab-i-lee) Plant Patent #19,060
(Pink Chablis Sedum) .....................................................................................................................................................................Zone 3

14-18; full sun to light shade. Selected by Chris Howe, assistant general manager of
Hortech, Pink Chablis is an exceptional variegated sport of Brilliant and is the natural
choice to replace Sedum Frosty Morn. Like Frosty Morn, Pink Chablis adorns the late
season landscape (late summer and fall) with clusters of vibrant pink flowerspreceded
by snow white buds. The clusters are larger, however, and like the taller Frosty Morn,
its white edged blue green foliage is attractive, but broader and carried in more horizontal
fashion. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Chris Howe
The discoverer
of Sedum Pink
Chablis
Sedum spectabile `Star Dust (see-dum spek-tab-i-lee)

(`Star Dust Sedum) ........................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
10-16; full sun to light shade. With huge heads of white fallborne flowers, `Star Dust is unique among the tall sedums,
and works great as an accent plant with the predominately pink flowers of other fall blooming sedums. Other times of
the year, its large, rounded, blue-green deciduous foliage infuses rich textural and color contrast.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum spurium Bronze Carpet (see-dum spew-ree-um)

(Bronze Carpet Sedum) ................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 3
3-4; full sun to light shade. The habit of this selection is similar to Dragons Blood but the leaves are broader, more
crowded, and more intensely red colored in fall and winter. During the growing season they are purplish bronze, and
topped in mid-summer with flowers of pink. Size: 38 cell flat Spacing: 6-8
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Sedum spurium Dragons Blood (Clone) (see-dum spew-ree-um)

(Dragons Blood Sedum)............................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
3-4; full sun to light shade. Propagated by cuttings, Dragons Blood displays uniform purplish bronze foliage that
becomes bronze to scarlet by autumn. Brilliant red flowers are effective June to August.
Size: 50 cell flat
Spacing: 4-6
Size: 24 cell flat
Spacing: 6-10
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum spurium Èlizabeth (see-dum spew-ree-um)

(Èlizabeth Red Carpet Sedum) .................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
2-3; full sun to light shade. Èlizabeth red carpet sedum may actually be circulating under two different cultivar names,
Èlizabeth and `Red Carpet. Regardless of naming convention, Èlizabeth turns out to be a splendid selection with deep
red flowers from early to mid summer, and deep green, red-suffused foliage that is big, fan shaped, semievergreen, and
noteworthy for prominently scalloped edges. Èlizabeth is outstanding, also, for its extraordinary drought tolerance. This
makes it ideal for LiveRoof planting and combining with other drought tolerant plants such as Alliums, Sempervivum,
and other sedums of contrasting color and texture. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum spurium Guacamole (`Nonef) (see-dum spew-ree-um)

(Guacamole Sedum) .......................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
11/2-2; full sun to light shade. Guacamole is a uniquely colored sedum spurium. Its broad foliage is guacamole green with salsa-red margins during spring, and during summer mostly salsa-red. Floral accents
of soft pink, from star shaped flowers, appear during summer. A strong grower, Guacamole matures
quickly and is excellent as a ground cover, walkway edging, or rock garden companion. As a companion
it pairs well with hen and chicks, other sedums, Brunnera, black mondo grass, and golden moneywort.
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Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum spurium `John Creech (see-dum spew-ree-um)

(John Creech Sedum) .................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
1, 3 in bloom; full sun to light shade. Super dense growing, John Creech smothers the ground with its compact habit
of succulent medium green foliage. Flowering mid summer, John Creech bears upright stems topped with clusters of
pinkish-purple florets. Excellent on a small to large scale as a general cover, it looks like green carpeting and conforms
to the slightest contour. It is good for erosion control on gentle slopes, combines nicely with other sedums and Alliums,
and is excellent tucked into cracks in retaining walls and between stepping stones.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Sedum spurium `Fuldaglut (see-dum spew-ree-um)

(Fuldaglut Sedum) .......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
3-4; full sun to light shade. Remarkable for its deep maroon leaves and deep pinkish rose summerborne flowers,
Fuldaglut stonecrop is an exciting introduction that gives high contrast against light colored backdrops such as stone or
cement work. It is relatively fast spreading so fills in quickly and makes a dense ground cover. Excellent interplanted
with tall sedums such as Autumn Joy, Brilliant, Meteor, and Star Dust. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 8-10
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Sedum spurium NewVoo (`Nonov) (see-dum spew-ree-um)
(NewVoo Sedum)........................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
1-11/2; full sun to light shade. Derived from the popular selection Voo Doo, NewVoo boasts a uniformly, deeper
maroon foliage in a more compact habit. During summer it bears star shaped flowers of brilliant crimson pink.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum spurium Royal Pink (see-dum spew-ree-um)

(Royal Pink Sedum) ....................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
2-3; full sun to moderate shade. This cultivar of two-row stonecrop is one of the best for foliage. Its leaves are vibrant
green, densely set, and make a lovely weed-impenetrable mat remarkably, in light shade as well as full sun. Showy
deep pink flowers arise slightly above the foliage during midsummer. Size: 38 cell flat Spacing: 6-8
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum spurium `Schorbuser Blut (see-dum spew-ree-um)
(`Schorbuser Blut Sedum).......................................................................................................................................... ....................Zone 3

1-2; full sun to light shade. While some people claim this to be the original `Dragons Blood, our experience is
that `Schorbuser Blut is markedly different than the `Dragons Blood we sell and which circulates throughout North
America. `Schorbuser Blut is clothed in broad, nearly round, rosettelike, bronzy green burgundy-infused foliage that
conveys an impression of depth and richness. During mid summer `Schorbuser Blut bears numerous heads of rich
reddish pink flowers. `Dragons Blood, on the other hand, bears narrower, darker burgundy foliage and brilliant scarletpink flowers. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 8-10
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum spurium Sour Cherry (`Noned) (see-dum spew-ree-um)

Plant Patent 22059
(Sour Cherry Sedum) .................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
11/2-2; full sun to light shade. Sour Cherry is named for its light reflecting cherry red foliage, which alone makes
it an outstanding plant. Yet, during summer it is enhanced with flower accents of bright pink. Size: 31/4 (18/flat)
Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum spurium Tricolor (see-dum spew-ree-um)

(Tricolor Sedum) ............................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
3-4; full sun to light shade. This cultivar is much like sedum Dragons Blood in habit but it is distinct for its variegated
foliage of pink, white, and green. Blooming during summer, its flowers are a soft pale pink. No doubt, it is one of the
most colorfully foliaged of all ground covers. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 8-10
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Sedum spurium Voo Doo (see-dum spew-ree-um)

(Voo Doo Sedum) .......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
4-6; full sun to light shade. Voo Doo is traditionally a seed grown selection with a good deal of variation in color and
habit. This form, however, is derived from a single intensely blood red seedling. These plants average 5 inches tall, are
clothed in scallop edged mahogany/deep blood red foliage, and during summer are topped with a good number of deep
red flowers. Voo Doo spreads up to two feet across and makes a wonderful ground cover, edging, or rock garden plant.
Like other sedums it does nicely in well drained soil and tolerates a good deal of drought. Great companions include Alliums,
Agastache, Amsonia, coneflowers, variegated Japanese fleeceflower, daylilies, other sedums, Nepeta cultivars, Russian sage,
Persicaria cultivars, and dwarf ornamental grasses.
Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing 8-10
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sedum takesimense `Gold Carpet (see-dum tak-i-sim-en-see)

(`Gold Carpet Sedum).......................... ..........................................................................................................................................Zone 4?
4-6; full sun to moderate shade. So tough youd swear its plastic, `Gold Carpet is an intensely blackish green, metallicgreen-edged semievergreen sedum. It is new, unique, and appears to resist extreme heat and drought. But, its also
beautiful, and in addition to forming upright clumps to 12 inches wide, is adorned with clusters of bright yellow flowers
during mid-summer. From Korea, `Gold Carpet sedum is fine by itself, especially as a moderate scale ground cover or
edging. It also works well in mixed plantings with other sedums of contrasting foliage and flower color, and with Allium
selections, black mondo grass, or selections of Delosperma. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 8-10
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sempervivum arachnoideum (sem-per-vie-vum a-rak-noy-dee-um)

(Cobwebbed Hen and Chicks) ..................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
1-3; full sun to light shade. Cobwebbed hen and chickens is an amazing and curious plant for its leaftips that are
crisscrossed with a dense network of whitish gray spiderweb-like hairs. Each evergreen, succulent blue-green rosette
reaches 3/4 to 1 inch wide, and during midsummer the large ones (the hens) send up thin leafy stalks that bear clusters
of rose-red flowers at their tops. This is a good little rock garden plant and can be massed on a small scale as a ground
cover, and like most succulents, it is quite drought-tolerant. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 8-10
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sempervivum Purple Beauty (sem-per-vye-vum)

(Purple Beauty Hen and Chicks) ................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
3-4; full to light shade. This durable selection of hen and chickens is most noteworthy for its vigorous spreading nature
and grayish purple foliage. During autumn, winter, and spring, the hues intensify, and during early to midsummer it bears
its curious flowers upon leafy upright floral stalks. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 8-10
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Sedum x Vera Jameson (see-dum)

(Vera Jameson Sedum) ................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
9-12; full sun to light shade. Vera Jameson is one of the finest clump forming stonecrops for color and ease of care.
During midsummer it displays a multitude of 4 inch wide pink flower heads each nicely set off by the marvelous
bluish green succulent foliage. As fall approaches the bluish green leaves become increasingly purple tinged. Effective
companions include Coreopsis Moonbeam, Vernonica Royal Candles, Geranium sanguineum, and Pennisetum
Hameln. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 8-10
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Sempervivum Ruby Heart (sem-per-vye-vum)
(Ruby Heart Hen and Chicks) .................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
3-4; Full sun to light shade. A robust mid sized hen and chick, Ruby Heart displays vibrant silver-blue rosettes with
rosy red centers which soften to pretty pink during mid summer. Like the others, Ruby Heart is great in sandy and
gravelly soil, great tucked into retaining walls, and excellent in containers. It can be used as a pathway edging, small scale
ground cover, and is an excellent companion to sedums, Ophiopogon, Alliums, and dwarf ornamental grasses.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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worlds best Sempervivum.
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Sempervivum Mother Hen Collection (sem-per-vye-vum)
(Hen and Chicks ...............................................................................................................................................................................Zone 5

2-4; full sun to light shade. The Hortech Mother Hen collection of Fine Hen and Chicks represents the cream of the
crop when it comes to this amazing genus. Several years in the making, we have compiled what we feel are the very best
hen and chicks. Having reviewed more than 5000 selections in all parts of North America, we have condensed the offering down to four assortments sold in ats of 18 varieties, each plant individually tagged with a large color photograph
and description. Customers should be encouraged to collect all 72 varieties. Assortments may vary somewhat from year
to year. Size: 31/4 (18/at) Spacing: 8-10
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Order in ats as Assortment 1

Assortment 2
Assortment 3
Assortment 4
Àida. With broad rich maroon foliage;

centers of rosettes decorated with
cottony webbing.
`Blue Boy. Compact rosettes of blue

foliage with purple tips.
`Deep Fire. Large rosettes of outward

spreading, shiny red leaves display rich
blue and greenish red mottling; edges
fringed in white hairs.
Àkhenaten. With large rosettes of

elongate cherry red leaves trimmed in
blue green.
`Blue Rose. Blue green leaves suffused

with hues of lavender.
Èlegard. Large rosettes of lilac

purple foliage.
Àllison. Colored gray green in youth

changing to maroon in maturity; center
of rosettes with white cottony webbing.
`Brown Owl. Gray-green leaves

decorated with brown tips and bases.
Èmerald Giant. Huge rosettes of gray

green leaves; leaf bases suffused with
purple.
Àndrenor. Metallic orange foliage

suffused with light green accents.
Sempervivum calcareum `Greenii.

Soft blue-green rosettes decorated with
white webby centers.
Èrica. Leaves lime green with deep

purple tips; named for Erica Kugler.
Sempervivum arachnoideum. Small

gray-blue rosettes uniquely decorated
with copious white webbing.
Sempervivum calcareum
`Pink Pearl. With unique metallic
cherry-orange foliage.
`Fame Montrose. Broad wine red

leaves are decorated with blotches of
blue-green.
Sempervivum arachnoideum
`Webby Flame. Marvelous deep
maroon, blue-green based foliage forms
midsized rosettes that are centered with
white cottony webbing.
`Charolensis. Shiny mid green leaves

decorated with purple pointed tips.
`Filiforme. Compact round rosettes of

shiny green foliage and bright red stems.
`Beautiful. Foliage green in youth

changing to reddish purple, center of
rosettes lled with white cottony
webbing.
`Darjeeling. Metallic dark cherry-red

foliage forms mid sized rosettes.
`Black. Rich mahogany leaf bases

transition to intense blackish purple as
they mature, interesting two-tone effect.
`Dark Beauty. Leaves of gray-brown

display purple tips and edges.
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`Flamingo. Long narrow leaves with

rich red bases and olive green tips.
`Flanders Passion. Leaves of rich

deep blood red are decorated with
blue-green tips.
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`Frolic. Maroon foliage is trimmed

and tipped in blue green, rosettes
centered with white cottony webbing.
Ìtchen. With narrow, metallic

purple-red leaves.
Òh My. Rosettes formed with deep

purple, awe-inspiring foliage.
`Galahad. Steely purple leaves are

trimmed and tipped in rich wine-red.
`Jake. With upright leaves of bluish

purple. Named for Jake Kugler.
Òlivette. Medium sized rosettes of

broad shiny olive green leaves.
`Georgette. Cherry red leaves are

narrow, upright oriented, with
green bases.
`Jungle Shadows. With metallic,

pure reddish purple leaves.
`Pacific Blazing Star. Metallic

coppery to cherry red foliage forms
attractive rosettes.
`Glabrum. Blue green leaves with red

bases form rosettes with white cottony
webbing.
`Kalinda. Leaves of steely blue are

purple blushed from their midpoints to
their bases.
`Pacific Blue Ice. Compact rosettes

are composed of deep powder blue
leaves with purple bases.
Sempervivum gloriosum x
Òrange. With unique metallic
cherry-orange foliage.
`King Richard. Large rosettes of

clear green, deep purple tipped foliage.
Named for Richard Sierra.
`Pacific Red Rose. Leaves are

intensely deep reddish purple.
`Glowing Green. With vibrant blue

green, purple tipped leaves.
`Lavender Bouquet. Leaves are

pinkish purple with blue tips, chicks
formed upon shiny pink stems.
`Pacific Tart. Leaves are deep red

with green tips. Rosettes are decorated
with white cottony webbing.
`Grammens. Huge rosettes are

composed of metallic gray-purple,
wine-red edged foliage.
`Legolas. Large owery rosettes of

lilac red-purple leaves.
`Pacific Thunder. Big rosettes

formed of extra wide, luminous olive
green, black tipped foliage.
`Gray Dawn. Leaf blades of grayish

blue-purple with dark purple tips
and bases.
`Lilac Time. Leaves with deep pink

bases changing to blue gray toward their
ends.
`Pink Spider Legs. Foliage of rich

green, chicks formed upon deep cherry
pink stems.
`Greet. Deep red foliage is green

tipped, decorated with snow white,
cottony webbing.
`Limelite. Leaves of soft iridescent

green are carried in tight rosettes.
Sempervivum pseudo-androsacea.
Small fuzz-covered, rounded rosettes are
colored soft bluish green. Yellow owers
are carried upon 6 inch stems in early
summer.
`Happy. Papaya colored leaves display

green tips and bases.
`Lowes 60. With rich red, prominently

blue-green tipped leaves.
`Purple Beauty. Large, tight rosettes

of silvery purple leaves turn silvery gray
during summer.
`Heathers Rainbow. For Heather

Deruiter of Bordine Nursery, this
unique selection has leaves that are
banded green and wine red.
`Marmalade. Formed by crossing S.

gloriosum x S. orange, this unique
selection displays shiny green leaves
richly suffused with orange red.
`Red Ace. With metallic light-reecting red foliage.
Ìrizu. With compact rosettes of pure

wine red.
`Maroon Queen. Leaves a mixture of

maroon and green in the same rosette.
Rosette centers are decorated with
white cottony webbing.
`Red Lion. Ruby red foliage is tipped

in blue green.
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`Reinhard. Tight rosettes are

composed of luminous olive green
foliage tipped in blackish purple.
`Saturn. Upward pointing foliage is

metallic ruby red with blue leaf bases.
`Topaz. Foliage of rich metallic

blue-rose is arranged in attractive
rosettes.
`Rhone. Pudgy rosettes are composed

of gray-green, deep purple tipped
foliage.
`Silverine. Mid sized rosettes are

formed of silvery gray-purple foliage.
`Tour De Force. Foliage is fuzzy

green and upward reaching.
`Rocknoll Rosette. Vigorous growing

rosettes are composed of cherry red
foliage.
`Silver King. Huge rosettes are

formed of silvery blue to lilac-purple.
`Van Baelan. Large rosettes are

composed of hot pinkish red leaves with
blue-green tips.
`Round Robin. Robust rosettes of

broad, purplish gray-green ruby-infused
foliage.
`Sir William Lawrence. With tightly

set, spiky, blue-green and red-tipped
foliage.
`Virgil. Mid sized rosettes are formed

of rich purple-lilac foliage.
`Royal Ruby. With narrow, aring,

rich blood red leaves that change to blue
at their ends.
Sempervivum soboliferum
`Belansky Tatra. Tiny, tightly set
rosettes are formed of lime-green foliage.
Each rosette produces dozens of tiny
chicks.
`Ruby Heart. Vibrant silver-blue

foliage forms rosettes with rosy red
centers that soften to pretty pink during
mid summer.
Sempervivum tectorum `Sunset.

Vibrant green leaves are purple at their
tips.
`Yolanda. Blue foliage is decorated

with wine-red bases.
Senecio aureus (se-ne-kee-oh au-re-us)

(Golden Ragwort) ........................................................................................................... ......................................Zone 4
12-18; full sun to light shade. This attractive member of the daisy family is native to eastern North
America. It is clothed in shiny green, tooth edged leaves that are borne in rosettes and give rise to foottall flower stalks covered in golden daisylike flowers in May. Golden ragwort prefers consistently moist,
well-drained soils and is ideal for native gardens and wildflower plantings. Spreading at a modest rate,
golden ragwort will evenutally form colonies if allowed to naturalize. This makes it excellent along ditch
banks and in rain gardens. Companions are numerous and include Amsonia, Joe-Pye, Ligularia, Petasites,
sweet flag, and tall Phlox. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
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Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Silene dioica `Clifford Moor (sie-lee-nee)

(`Clifford Moor Silene) ................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
6-12; full sun to light shade. `Clifford Moor is an amazingly colorful plant, both for its brilliant yellow and green
variegated, lance shaped foliage and amazingly long lasting array of summertime flowers. `Clifford Moor is an early
riser, coming up with the first warm period in spring. Soon its foliage has expanded and literally lights up the spring
landscape. By late May, it is well budded and blooming with loads of rich cheery pink flowers that wave about in the
wind, held well above the foliage. As soon as one flower fades another one opens, and this process is repeated over
and over again right through August. Great as a small scale ground cover, `Clifford Moor is also great in combination
with `Blue Zinger Sedge, coneflowers, tall sedums, irises, and tall ferns. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 16-20
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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`Zepherin. Intensely wine-purple

foliage is decorated with blue mottling.
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Silene `Rollys Favorite (sie-lee-nee) Plant Patent # 17392
(`Rollys Favorite Silene) ............ ......................................................................................................................... ..........................Zone 5
15-20; full sun to light shade. Flowering spring and early summer with loads of bubble gum-pink flowers, `Rollys
Favorite is a bi-generic cross between Silene and Lychnis with hybrid vigor and great tolerance to heat and humidity. It
thrives in both typical garden soil as well as dry infertile soils and is outstanding as a ground cover when mass planted,
or combined with such perennials as iris, sedums, Salvia, Iberis, Dianthus, and Coreopsis.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Silphium terebinthinaceum (sil-fee-um ter-i-bin-the-nay-see-um)

(Prairie Dock) .............................................................................................................................................. ......................................Zone 4
11/2 - 3; full sun to light shade. A member of the sunflower family, prairie dock bears sunny yellow summerborne
sunflowerlike heads atop ascending stems. However, it is the foliage that makes this re-markable Midwestern prairie
native of value in the landscape. The pewter-green leaves, while rough and sandpapery textured, are amazingly large
and tropical looking. They can easily reach 18 long and extend upward, near vertically. Prairie dock is super sturdy,
tolerates wind, cold, and heat (with a taproot of up to 12 feet), and is of value for the bold structural character that it
brings to the landscape. It is good around parking lots and rain gardens, makes an imposing specimen, and is a comfortable companion to daylilies, tall sedums, Amsonia, and grasses such as Panicum cultivars and big bluestem.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sisyrinchium angustifolium Lucerne (sis-i-ring-ki-um an-gus-ti-foe-lee-um)
(Lucerne Blue Eyed Grass) NATIVE CULTIVAR ................................................................................................................ Zone 5

8-10 by 4-6 wide; full sun to light shade. A member of the iris family, Lucerne blue eyed grass is an important
selection in that its flowers are substantial enough to make this, what has always been a popular wildflower, a great
garden plant. Lucerne not only flowers big, it flowers a lot, and for a long timebearing its marvelous bright blue
gold-centered star shaped flowers above fine irislike blue-green foliage for a full ten weeks (May until July). Best in
moist to average soil, and superb for edging, this wonderful selection is long lived, and exceptional in combination with
low growing sedums, sedges, thymus, mazus, ajuga, and rupturewort. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 4-6
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Smilacina racemosa (smy-la-see-na ray-sa-moe-sa)

(False Solomons Seal) ............................................................................................................................... ......................................Zone 3
2-21/2; light to moderate shade. Native throughout much of North America, this colonizing (by slow creeping rhizomes)
ground cover displays lovely arching habit with pairs of attractive 5-7 long, elliptical, rich green leaves. A big bloomer,
false Solomons seal flowers during spring with billowy panicles loaded with tiny, creamy white, highly fragrant flowers.
Later bearing numerous purple-speckled reddish berries, false Solomons seal is attractive throughout the growing season
and combines nicely with sedges, ferns, and a host of shade loving ground covers, grasses, and perennials.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spigelia marilandica (spy-gee-lee-a mare-i-lan-di-ka)

(Indian Pink)............ ................................................................................................................................................ ..........................Zone 5
12-15; light to moderate shade. Native from southern Ohio to Florida, Indian pink is one of the most showy native
perennials. Never plentiful in nature, breakthroughs in propagation now make this fabulous plant available on a commercial basis. Indian pink is a bushy upright grower clothed in deep blue-green, paired, prominent veined ovate leaves.
During mid to late spring, at the very top of the plants, are borne upright oriented tubular fire engine red flowers, each
tipped with a flaring 5-pointed, yellow, star shaped protrusion. Indian pink combines beautifully with smaller ferns,
hostas, Heuchera, sedges, dwarf crested iris, and Bergenia. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Stachys byzantia `Big Ears (a.k.a. `Helen Von Stein) (stay-kis bye-zan-teen-a)
(`Big Ears Lambs Ears).............................................................................................................................. ......................................Zone 5
8-12; full sun to light shade. This cultivar of lambs ears is particularly ornamental, both for its fuzzy blue-green foliage and its interesting infrequently-borne blue to pink flowers that ascend upon fuzzy, leafy stems. The foliage of `Big
Ears is exceptionally attractive and makes this plant phenomenally drought and heat tolerant. It requires virtually no
supplemental irrigation and is a natural adapted accent to native plants in low maintenance landscaping. Use `Big Ears
as a general cover, pathway or patio edging where it softens the hard lines of stone, pavers and timbers. Companions
are numerous and a small sampling includes Amsonia, asters, Euphorbia, Salvia, Sedums, and Veronica, you cant miss.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Stachys monieri `Hummelo (stay-kis moe-nie-ree hew-mi-low)

(`Hummelo Betony)............................. ........................................................................................................................ ...................Zone 4
11/2; full sun to light shade. While less known than its cousin lambs ears, `Hummelo is distinct and at times dramatic.
It begins the year with layers of rich green oval foliage, and by mid to late June is topped with electric lavender rose
hummingbird and butterfly attracting floral spikes. Great enmasse, as an edging, or as a companion, `Hummelo is also
great for cut flowers. After blooming, it goes back to looking rich green, and remains this way until fall frost. Great
companions include Silene, coneflowers, dwarf grasses, sedums, lavender, Gaillardia, and sun loving geranium selections.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
(`Klaus Jelitto Stokes Aster).................................................................................................................... ......................................Zone 5

12-15; full sun to light shade. Named in honor of German seed specialist Klaus Jelitto, this remarkable selection of
Stokes aster is many branched, shiny deep green leaved, and bears loads of powder blue, 4-5 inch wide flowers upon
mound forming plants from mid summer to early fall. `Klaus Jelitto is a refined ground cover or accent plant that combines beautifully with dwarf daylilies, sedums, miniature ornamental grasses, gaillardia selections, veronicas, coneflowers,
and garden phlox. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Stylophorum diphyllum (sty-lof-oh-rum dye-fil-um)

(Celandine Poppy) ............................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
12-18; light to dense shade. Filling the uncommon niche of being long and showy blooming in the shade,
Celandine poppy is an attractive leaved, impressive spring flowering native ground cover with semisucculent vibrant
green foliage and large yellow poppy-like flowers. This is a great plant for medium and large scale use on sloping and
level terrain. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Thymus x citriodorus Doone Valley (thy-mus or tiem-us sit-ree-oh-door-us)

(Doone Valley Lemon Thyme) ................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
1-2; full sun to light shade. An attractive, dense, evergreen ground cover, lemon thyme is unique for its dark green
lemon flecked, lemon scented leaves. Flowers of pale lilac appear in summer. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 8-12
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Thymus nitens (thy-mus or tiem-us nye-tens)
(Dwarf Thyme) ................................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
1
/2-1; full sun to light shade. Although a rare species, this is an exceptionally fine one. Its broadly oval, deep shiny
green foliage is densely set upon compact stems which make a tidy mat that can take a good deal of foot traffic. In
summer, Thymus nitens blooms with loads of deep pink long lasting flowers. During winter its foliage takes on tones of
purple. Thymus nitens is a good companion to other varieties of thyme as well as mountain garlic, bell flowers, Gaillardia
Fanfare, sedums, blue fescue, maritime thrift, and dwarf forms of fountain grass.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Thymus praecox `Minor (thy-mus or tiem-us pray-cox)

(Miniature Creeping Thyme)............................... ............................................................................................................ ..............Zone 4
1
/2-1; full sun to light shade. Extra low and dense growing, miniature thyme hugs the ground like moss. Its foliage
is fully evergreen, shiny green during summer, and during winter turns a rich purple-maroon. Miniature thyme is a
fine bloomer as well, and during summer bears a multitude of miniature lavender pink flowers. It is excellent for filling cracks of walks and retaining walls, can be walked on with some frequency, and is excellent in combination with
sedums, Allium, Delosperma, black mondo grass, and other thyme varieties. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 6-8
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Thymus praecox `Ruby Glow (thy-mus or tiem-us pray-cox)
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(`Ruby Glow Early Blooming Thyme)............................... .......................................................................................... ..............Zone 4

2 -3; full sun to light shade. `Ruby Glow forms lush carpets of deep shiny green, lemon scented, teardrop shaped,
evergreen foliage upon burgundy wire-thin stems. Topped spring to fall with compact spikes of ruby-purple flowers,
this is the longest flowering of all thyme cultivars. Its foliage mat is soft, so its a good Foot Friendly ground cover, and
works nicely on a small to moderate scale as a lawn substitute or pathway border. As a companion, it also combines
nicely with sedums, dwarf ornamental grasses, black mondo grass, `Silvery Sunproof lily-turf, sea holly, coneflowers,
and Coreopsis. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Thymus pseudolanuginosus (thy-mus or tiem-us soo-doe-lan-you-ji-noe-sis)

(Woolly Thyme) ............................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
/2-1; full sun to light shade. Woolly thyme is a wonderful small scale ground cover that makes a superb filler for
between stepping and patio stones. So soft and velvety is woolly thyme, you will want to walk on it barefootbecause its
tiny bluish gray green leaves are covered in soft gray hairs. And, during summer it gets even better, as it becomes decorated with tiny pale pink flowers. Woolly thyme can be combined with other types of thyme for an interesting effect,
and it matches up nicely with many sedums which tend to share its cultural needs for well drained soil and sunshine.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Thymus serpyllum (thy-mus or tiem-us ser-pil-um)

(Creeping Red Thyme) ................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
1-2; full sun to light shade. Low growing, creeping thyme makes a sturdy and reliable
ground cover or lawn substitute for small or moderate sized areas. Planting between
stepping stones allows its fragrant foliage to be further appreciated when occasionally
crushed. Flowers are purple and borne late spring to late summer. Companions include
Lamiums, lavenders, tall sedums, lambs ears, coneflower, allium, and iris.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Thymus serpyllum Elfin (thy-mus or tiem-us ser-pil-um)

(Elfin Creeping Thyme) ................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
1; full sun to light shade. Like the parent species, this cultivar is low growing, creeping, sturdy, and reliable. It may be
walked upon and used as a lawn substitute and is great for planting between stepping stones. The difference is that it is
slower growing, miniature in every respect, and displays pretty pink flowers during summer.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Tiarella `Sugar & Spice (tie-a-rel-a)

Patent # 16738
(`Sugar & Spice Foamflower)............................... .......................................................................................................... ..............Zone 3
6-12; light to moderate shade. `Sugar & Spice tiarella is truly one of the best foamflower selections. It is a strong
grower with lacy foliage and rich chocolate colored veination that forms a prominent central marking. Rich in texture
and shiny green, it is excellent with sedges, hostas, Cimicifuga, ferns, and crested iris. It is versatile and effective both as
a ground cover, edging, or accent and blooms during spring with soft pink, sweetly fragrant flowers. Price includes
royalty. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Summer
Fall
Tiarella wherryi (tie-a-rel-a ware-ee-eye)

(Wherrys Foamflower) .................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3
6-12; light to dense shade. An exceptional woodland ground cover, Wherrys foamflower is lovely in any season.
Evergreen and durable, its 3 to 4 inch wide medium green maple shaped leaves are accented with veins of purple. In
mid spring a new crop of foliage comes up about the edges of the parent plant, about this time it sends up spikes of
white and pink star-shaped florets. With the first few frosts of fall the purple of the midvein spreads outward creating
a deep wine-red central splotch. Maintenance is nearly nonexistent and plants seem to live forever.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Tradescantia Sweet Kate (trad-es-kan-shee-a) (syn. Blue and Gold)

(Sweet Kate Spiderwort) .............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
15-18; full sun to light shade. Incredibly colorful, this new English import has become very popular. No wonder, its
iridescent chartreuse yellow stems and foliage are like a beacon in the landscape. And, the contrast they provide for its
deep purple-blue summerborne flowers is beyond compare. The flowers, by the way, are said to be sterile, therefore,
no green seedlings will be popping up to create maintenance. Use your imagination with this plant, it can be used for
high contrast planting, to brighten up lightly shaded areas, and for companionship with other spiderworts, Sedums such
as Vera Jameson, and Bertram Anderson, Salvia cultivars, black lily-turf, bronze ajuga, and Kobold Liatris.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Tricyrtis formosana Gilt Edge (tri-ser-tis for-moe-say-na)

(Gilt Edge Orchid Flower) ........................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
12; light to moderate shade. Gilt Edge is clothed in gracefully ornate rich
green lilylike leaves that are trimmed in the neatest cleanest golden yellow
you will ever see. Gilt Edge is robust yet well behaved, and during late
summer and fall is graced with a generous complement of exquisite rosy
purplish pink orchidlike flowers. Gilt Edge should be used in areas close
to people so that its intriguing foliage and flowers may be viewed close up.
In containers, as edging, and as a small to moderate scale ground cover, Gilt
Edge Orchid Flower is a fine choice Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing:
10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Tricyrtis latifolia `Golden Leopard (tri-ser-tis lat-i-foe-lee-a)
(`Golden Leopard Orchid Flower)........................... ..................................................................... ..................Zone 4
12-18; light to moderate shade. `Golden Leopard is unique in two ways; it is a yellow flowered
Tricyrtis, and its large, bronze-flecked flowers appear very early in the season for a Tricyrtis. `Golden
Leopard is also an exceptinal foliage plant decorated with lustrous green foliage. Combined these merits
make it a great selection for planting along shaded pathways or patios, and in shady mixed borders.
Companions include Heucheras, sedges, hostas, ajuga, ferns, and ajuga.
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Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Tricyrtis Lightning Strike (tri-ser-tis)

(Lightning Strike Orchid Flower) ............................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
15; light to moderate shade. Lightning Strike is a designers delight with artistically gold-streaked, narrowly pointed,
tropical looking foliage and lavender, fallborne, orchidlike flowers. Options for companion planting are limitless and
include blue or golden leaved hostas, bergenias, heucheras, and bronze ajuga. Other merits include robust habit, good
disease resistance, and ease of care and culture. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Verbena stricta (ver-bay-na strik-ta)
(Hairy Vervain)........................... ........................................................................................................ ..................Zone 4

2-3; full sun. This North American native is commonly found in sandy fields and open roadsides
throughout the United States. It is quick to establish and forms thick clumps of hairy (hence the common
name hoary), upright-growing gray-green foliage. During mid to late summer, showy terminal flower
spikes bear purple flowers which open from the bottom of the flower spike upward. Hoary vervain is
most impressive when planted enmasse and makes a nice addition to cottage gardens and naturalized
plantings. Excellent companions are numerous and include Alliums, daylilies, coneflowers, Nepeta,
Agastache, sedums, and ornamental grasses. . Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 15-18
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Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Vernonia fasiculata (ver-non-ee-a fas-sik-you-lay-ta)

(Smooth Ironweed)........................... ............................................................................................................................. ..................Zone 4
4-5 (taller with more moisture); full sun to light shade. With narrow deep green 5 inch long, 1/2 inch wide leaves, this
Midwestern Native is an attractive foliage plant. But, it is also quite valuable for its deep purple late season flowers and
its ability to withstand a range of soils from moist to relatively dry. For this reason it is a rain garden staple, as well as a
natural for the prairie-like garden. Smooth ironweed is a great butterfly plant, and a fine companion to coneflowers,
coreopsis, black eyed Susan, garden phlox, grasses, sedges, and many others.
Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2'-2'
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Veronica oltensis (ve-ron-i-ka ol-ten-sis)

(Turkish Veronica) ........................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
1; full sun to light shade. A true foot friendly ground cover, this remarkable species creeps about the ground at a
moderate rate and literally blankets the soil with its tiny evergreen foliage. In spring and well into summer, it bears loads
of china blue flowers. Turkish veronica is an excellent choice for planting along pathways and between stepping stones.
It combines nicely with Allium, Heuchera, Ophiopogon Nigrescens, nonrunning Sedum selections, and colorful clump
forming sedges. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 8-12
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Veronica spicata `Giles van Hess (ve-ron-i-ka spy-kay-ta)

(`Giles van Hess Veronica)............... ............................................................................................................... ..............................Zone 3
6; full sun to light shade. Unique for two reasons, its low stature and its true pink flowers, `Giles van Hess is a
marvelous little veronica for the front of the border, as a small scale ground cover, or for container planting. Its foliage
is intensely dark green and its bright pink, 6 inch floral spikes ensure a good supply of hummingbirds and butterflies
during June and July. Great companions include other veronicas, dwarf coneflowers, Salvia, sedums, black mondo grass,
Campanulas, and others. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-12
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Veronica spicata Red Fox (ve-ron-i-ka spy-kay-ta)

(Red Fox Veronica)........................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
12-15 when in flower; full sun to light shade. With attractive dark green evergreen foliage this is a nice foliage plant,
but its the flowers that make this plant so exciting. Long lasting (June to early fall), Red Fox bears masses of upright
spikesladen with masses of brilliant red flowers. Visible from a great distance, it is a plant for high contrast lending
an exciting color element to the landscape. Relatively tough and drought tolerant, Red Fox can be counted upon for
years of troublefree service. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
(Royal Candles Veronica) ............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 3

12-15; full sun to light shade. A compact yet robust selection (from Mike and Heather Philpott of England) Royal
Candles is special for its abundant spikes of deep violet blue flowers during mid to late summer. Great in the front
of the border, enmasse as a general ground cover, in containers, or as a companion, Royal Candles represents an
advancement in this species in that it retains its lower foliage, while other varieties often lose theirs and invite weeds
to encroach. Preferring moderately fertile, loamy, well-drained soil, this plant deserves a place in all gardens. Price
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Veronica Waterperry Blue (ve-ron-i-ka)

(Waterperry Blue Veronica) ........................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
1-3; full sun to light shade. With dense trailing habit, Waterperry Blue is a remarkable foot friendly ground cover
for use around pathways, in a mixed perennial garden, as a lawn substitute, and trailing over planters and retaining walls.
It is tough, versatile, and resistant to disease, insects, and drought. Not only that, it is a beautiful plant clothed in lovely
rich green, sometimes copper-tinged round-lobed evergreen foliage. During spring and early summer, and again a little
in fall, it bears a multitude of lovely lilac blue flowers. Good companions include Agastache Blue Fortune, Coreopsis
Sweet Dreams and Moonbeam, Crocosmia, Eupatorium Chocolate, Fallopia Variegata, Iris ensata Variegata, Liatris,
Perovskia, Persicaria Variegatus, and such ornamental grasses as Calamagrostis, Pennisetum, Panicum, and Miscanthus.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Veronicastrum virginianum Àlbum (ve-ro-ni-kas-trum vir-jin-ee-aye-num)

(Culvers Root)........................... ....................................................................................................................................................... .Zone 4
31/2-5; full sun to light shade. With umbrella-like whorls of lance shaped leaves,
Culvers root is a fine foliage plant. In spring the leaves emerge deep burgundy, then
turn rich green by mid June. Shortly afterward, the tips of the stems bear upright candles
of pretty white, butterfly attracting flowers which bloom in succession for a month and
a half. Culvers root will grow in sun or light shade and prefers constantly moist rich soil
of relatively high fertility. It looks terrific with ornamental grasses, coneflowers, daylilies,
and larger Nepeta selections and is excellent as a backdrop, specimen, or mass planted as
a large scale ground cover. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Vinca minor (ving-ka mye-nor)
(Myrtle)................................................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
4-6; full sun to dense shade. A popular trailing evergreen with vibrant spreading
nature, periwinkle displays two-inch-long, dark green, shiny evergreen leaves.
Lilac blue flowers appear during April, and provide a lovely beginning to the
growing season. In the fall they repeat blooming but to a lesser extent.
Size: 38 cell flat
Spacing: 10-12
Size: 24 cell flat
Spacing: 10-12
per flat
Size: 6-pack (18/flat)
Spacing: 12-14 Attractive
price point
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Vinca minor Bowlesii (ving-ka mye-nor)

(Bowles Myrtle)................................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
4-6; full sun to dense shade. In comparison to the species, Bowles myrtle is a little bit lower and slower growing,
somewhat more apt to stay in a clump, possibly a bit deeper green, and perhaps slightly smaller and a bit more glossy
in leaf. The primary difference, however, is in its flowering traits. Bowles myrtle, also spring blooming, blooms more
heavily with larger and darker violet blossoms, and like the species, blooms again during fall.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Vinca minor Emily Joy (ving-ka mye-nor)
(White Flowered Myrtle) ............................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4

2-6; full sun to dense shade. With deep green leaves and large white, sometimes pink blushed, spring- and fallborne
flowers, Emily Joy is considered to be the finest white-flowered selection of myrtle and is exceptional when planted
alone, enmasse, or combined with Atropurpurea, Bowlesii, or regular myrtle.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Vinca minor Ralph Shugert (ving-ka mye-nor)

(Shugerts Variegated Myrtle) ...................................................................................................................... Zone 4/5
2-6; full sun to dense shade. Arising as a sport of Vinca minor Bowles, this selection is characterized
by dark, glossy green, white margined foliage. Deep lilac spring- and fallborne flowers are numerous and
larger than the species. Dave MacKenzie registered this cultivar during the autumn of 1987; and named
it in honor of Ralph Shugert, an accomplished American horticulturist.
Size: 24 cell flat
Spacing: 8-10
Ralph Shugert
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Viola Purple Showers (vie-o-la)

(Purple Showers Hardy Pansy) ................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
6-8; full sun to light shade. The hardiness of this pansy is impressive and so is its nice clean green foliage and compact
habit. Its flowers, however, are in another stratosphere. How about a plant that completely disappears under bright
purple flowers during May and June, then keeps flowering (not just sporadically) well into October. It really is remarkable, and deserves every one of the compliments that it receives from those who see itwhich essentially is everyone.
`Purple Showers is, predictably, a plant for high contrast, usually on a small to medium scale as an accent plant, edging,
or small scale cover. It has long lived perennial qualities (now 3 years in our trial garden) but gives annuallike floral
impact. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
Blooming Time
Winter
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Viola `Starry Night (vie-o-la)

(`Starry Night Hardy Pansy)........................... ................................................................................. ..................Zone 5
6-8; full sun to light shade. `Starry Night is a very colorful and florific hardy pansy with neat compact
habit. Its dark green evergreen foliage forms nice short mounds up to ten inches wide and bears an abundance of sweetly scented pansylike blooms spring to fall. Colored lavender and centered with a brush of
clear yellow primrose, the flowers add excellent visual interest alongside pathways and sidewalks, near
building entrances, in borders, edging, or around patios as a small to medium scale ground cover. Price
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Summer
Fall
Waldsteinia ternata (wald-sty-nee-a ter-nay-ta)

(Barren Strawberry) ......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
2; full sun to moderate shade. Low, tufted, herbaceous, rhizomatous, and mat forming, this lovely, relatively slow
spreading ground cover is attractive in or out of flower. During midspring, its vibrant yellow strawberrylike flowers
are borne upon short stalks slightly above the foliage. Once they fade the stage belongs to the shiny evergreen foliage.
Broad, wedge shaped, and lobed, the leaves are durable, hold up well throughout the season, and in fall take on lovely
shades of bronzy purple. A good general ground cover for small, medium, or large sized areas particularly among
open shrubs and small trees. Size: 31/4 (18/flat) Spacing: 8-12
Blooming Time
Spring
Summer
Fall
Xanthorhiza simplicissima (zan-thoe-rye-za sim-pli-kis-i-ma)

(Yellow-root)........................... ........................................................................................................................................ ..................Zone 4
2-21/2; full sun to dense shade. Named for its yellow roots, yellow-root is an adaptable and utilitarian native ground
cover that spreads slowly and does well in regular or moist soil. It can be used as an edging, dwarf hedge, or massed as
a general cover. In any event, it is a tough and healthy plant that looks nice all year. During winter its gray barked stems
are interesting poking up through the snow, and in spring they give rise to astilbe-like, super shiny, rich green foliage.
This looks great though summer, and during October often yields an amazing array of color. Sometimes bright yellow,
the leaves are just as likely to become a montage of purple, red, orange, and yellow during the weeks of fall. Springborne
flowers are tiny, star shaped, brownish purple, and more curious than showy. Companions consist of robust shrubs and
trees. Size: # 1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Vinca minor, Myrtle, is not an invasive

plantit does not seed about or jump
across spatial gaps. Instead, it is a wonderful
utilitarian ground cover that is beautiful, deer
resistant, and easy to care for.
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Christina brews compost tea as part of her Earth Friendly
approach to growing plants biologically rather than chemically.
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Ornamental Grasses
Landscaping with Grasses: Ornamental grasses perform a

variety of functions. Like the turf grasses, some of the shorter
types can be walked on. The shorter sedges (a genus of grasslike
plants) even grow in the shade and only need mowing once a
year. Others serve the purpose of conventional ground cover and
may be either colonizing spreaders or short growing clump formers that tolerate close spacing. Large, clump forming selections
make nice specimen or accent plants and can easily take the place
of small to large sized shrubs. These may be massed in thickets
for a tropical effect and can even be planted as a hedge.
Naturalized Plantings: Certain
grasses can be used at home or on
a commercial scale in prairie type
gardens. Here they combine nicely
with other perennial species including a number of native plants.
Grasses Enmasse as
Ground Covers:
Most ornamental grasses lend
themselves to planting in large
colonies as ground covers.
Sometimes, one has to be a bit
open minded to visualize a 6
foot tall grass as a ground cover, but when thinking large- or
commercial-scale, this becomes easy to do. On a residential basis,
the smaller types such as Carex, Panicum, and Pennisetum, may be
more appropriate choices.
Grasses for Erosion Control:
Grasses have extensive fibrous
root systems and when planted
on steep slopes, enmasse, do an
excellent job of stabilizing the soil.
The color display of ornamental grasses is something to behold.

It begins with the leaves which during late winter display attractive shades of straw and tan. Some evergreen species even
remain green all winter long. During April these leaves should be
removedto make room for the new years growth, which begins
in early May. By mid May the new leaves begin to grow very fast
and by early summer they begin to mature.
Most grass leaves are narrow and pointed at their tips, but the similarities end there. Grass leaves are available in about every shade
of green and blue, golden and yellow, bronze, red, silver and green
striped, gold-and-green-striped, and gold-and-green-banded. They
often change color or intensify their colors in fall. This alone is
remarkable, but in combination with the flowers, which normally
transcend the foliage during summer or fall, the color effect is
spectacular. Flowers of grasses include shades of tan, pink, purple,
russet, yellow, white, and silver. They are often large, showy,
and persistent. And, like the leaves, they often remain effective
throughout the winter months.
Grasses as Specimens:
Grasses can take the place of shrubs in
the landscape and perform the function
of a specimen. As such, they can be
planted alone and enhance the landscape
with their own unique features and
architectural merits.
Grasses as Companion Plants:

Grasses are superb companion plants,
interacting well with a host of ground
covers and perennials. Some of the
most popular companions to the grasses
are Rudbeckia, cone flower, Sedums,
Russian sage, Oregano cultivars,
Lavender, daylilies, Geranium cultivars,
crownvetch, Caryopteris, Campanula,
Aster, and Solidago.
Grasses for Accent:
Used alone or in small
groupings, many grasses
lend themselves to use
as accent plants. In this
manner, they help draw
attention and visual support to other plants,
landscape features such
as benches, sculpture, stairs, decking, light poles, and fences.
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Miscanthus sinensis Gilt
Long adored in Europe and the

Orient, ornamental grasses have
finally become accepted into
American gardens. Different
from lawn grasses, which are
tolerant to foot traffic but are
boring and require high maintenance, and loads of fertilizer,
ornamental grasses are used more
for aesthetic purposes and are
easy to care for.
They are remarkable plants that
come from all corners of the
globe. Even some of our native
prairie grasses make splendid
ornamental specimens. Ornamental grasses range from an inch or
so tall to over 20 feet and include the bamboos (woody grasses),
many of which are hardy in the midwest.
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Grasses as Hedges:
Tall clump forming
grasses make fabulous
hedges and screens.
Costing much less
than a fence, grass
hedges are typically
exempt from zoning
ordinances and taxes,
and never have to be
painted. Selections of Miscanthus are commonly used for
hedging, but Erianthus, Panicum, Calamagrostis, and
Sorghastrum also work quite well.
Grasses for Edging: With
their graceful foliage, low growing clump forming grasses are
ideal for edging pathways, stairs,
and sidewalks. Here they add
beauty, soften sharp edges, and
require little maintenance.
Motion and Sound in the Landscape:

The tree Populus tremuloides is commonly named quaking
aspen for the motion and sound of its leaves as the wind rustles
through them. A greater wonder is why none of the grasses have
been named for the lovely motion and soothing sound that the
wind causes as it blows across them. Even the shortest grasses
(and also the bamboos which are woody-stemmed) respond to
gentle breezes and create the elements of motion and sound, so
important to our enjoyment of the landscape.
Maintaining Ornamental Grasses:
The maintenance of ornamental grasses is easy. If it is a running
type of grass and you want it to stay within bounds, surround it
with a deep plastic edging. Dig a narrow trench two feet deep
and insert a sheet of heavy duty plastic from the bottom to the
top of the trench. Then backfill with soil. This will prevent the
rhizomes of the grass from spreading out of control. Grasses (with
the exception of the evergreen bamboos) should be cut down to
a height of 2 inches once each year. You can do this in fall but it
is best to wait until spring. Grasses look nice poking through the
snow during winter, and whats more, they give birds a place to
perchand feed should the grass be seed bearing. By late winter
grasses become tattered and during April should be cut down. To
do this you may use a lawn mower, or if the grasses are very stout,
pruning shears or a weed eater equipped with a rotary blade.
Evergreen
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Tolerates sandy soil
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Tolerates foot traffic
Controls erosion
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Fargesia cultivars
Festuca cultivars
Hakonechloa macra and cultivars
Helictotrichon sempervirens Sapphire
Imperata cylindrica Red Baron
Leymus arenarius Blue Dune
Miscanthus cultivars
Molina cultivars
Panicum amarum Dewey Blue
Panicum virgatum cultivars
Pennisetum cultivars
Pleioblastus auricoma cultivars
Pleioblastus fortunei Variegata
Schizachyrium scoparium cultivars
Sesleria autumnalis
Sorghastrum nutans Sioux Blue
Spartina pectinata Aureomarginata
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Acorus calamus Variegatus (a-kore-is kal-i-mus)
(Variegated Sweet Flag).................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
1-2; full sun to moderate shade. Named from the Latin word calamus, meaning reedlike, variegated sweetflag is a
descendent of a native streamside dweller once strewn about cabin floors to sweeten the air. Naturally, its foliage is
also sweet smelling, but its charm does not stop at that. Keeled, leathery, upright, and straplike, these rugged leaves
are colorfully striped white and green and do not fade as the season progresses. A superb plant for color and contrast,
variegated sweet flag tolerates moist soils but is very comfortable in regular garden settings. It is a wonderful companion
plant, compatible with dozens of ground covers, grasses, and perennials, and may be mass planted as a ground cover. Its
summerborne flowers, greenish yellow and tiny, are carried in 1/2 inch wide upright 3 1/2 inch long spadixeslike
those of Jack-in-the-pulpit. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-18
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Andropogon gerardii `Lord Snowden (an-dro-poe-gon jer-ard-ee-eye)

(`Lord Snowdens Big Bluestem) ................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
4, 6 tall in flower; full sun to light shade. During spring `Lord Snowden emerges like little bluestem, bluish tinted, in
no particular hurry, and not especially exciting. By mid summer, it starts to become noticeable. This is when the foliage
starts to bulk up and take on a powdery blue cast. By July, `Lord Snowden is sending up flower stems which by late
August shoot straight up, reaching 6 feet tall and tower above foliage that now is intensely powdery blue and exceptionally robust. `Lord Snowden becomes magnificent! Not surprisingly, it is a great specimen, companion, and accent.
It combines perfectly with Eupatorium, cone flowers, tall phlox, other grasses, Perovskia, Solidago, and Rudbeckia.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Arundo donax Variegata (a-run-doe doe-naks)

(Variegated Giant Reed) ............................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5/6
5-7; full sun to light shade. The variegated version of giant reed, Variegata is a stunning foliage plant that combines
well with a host of tall, colorfully flowered blues, pinks, reds and purple, summer- and fall-blooming perennials.
Stout stalked and brightly white and green striped, this is an unusual selection excellent for specimen and accent use. Its
fallborne rose-purple plumes are seldom produced in midwestern landscapes. Size: # 5 pot Spacing: 2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
(Karl Foersters Feather Reed Grass) ...........................................................................................................................................Zone 5

4-5 in flower; full sun to light shade. With neat, 3 to 4 ft. tall leaves of subdued green, clump forming feather reed grass
imposes a rather strong, stately, foliar personality. This alone makes it worthy of merit, yet, it is only a hint of whats to
come. For the impatient this is the right plant, for unlike many of the grasses, it flowers early. Indeed, as early as late
May the erect stemmed, narrow panicled flowers become noticeable. By mid June, they have achieved a height of 4 to
5 feet and have colored a soft shade of green. By the first of July, they are rosy purple, and by the first of August, they
have turned a lovely shade of straw brown which they will remain all winter. Perennial Plant Of The Year 2001.
Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat)Spacing: 21/2-31/2
Size: #2 pot
Spacing: 21/2-31/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Calamagrostis x acutiflora Overdam (kal-a-moe-gros-tis a-kue-ti-flow-ra)

(Variegated Feather Reed Grass).................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
1 (the foliage), 3 (in bloom); full sun to light shade. Unique and attractive, variegated feather reed grass displays a
tufted habit of lovely narrow green-and-white-striped foliage. Above the leaves, during mid-summer, are borne spikeshaped inflorescences colored first rosy purple then light tan.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Calamagrostis arundinacea variety brachytricha (kal-a-moe-gros-tis ah-run-dinaye-see-a bray-kee-trik-a)

(Fall Blooming Feather Reed Grass) ........................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
2-3 in flower; full sun to light shade. Feather reed grass leafs out early and spends the spring and summer as a
pleasing clump of upright to arching rich green foliage. But the real action occurs in fall when the light green pink
blushed flower spikes unfurl in a glorious display of season punctuating color. And yet, the display does not stop here.
The flowers and foliage, which matures to bright yellow, persist well into the winter months adding interest and vertical
dimension to the otherwise dreary wintertime landscape. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 21/2-31/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Carex elata Bowles Golden (kay-reks or kair-ex ee-lay-ta)

(Bowles Golden Sedge) .................................................................................................................................................................Zone 5
1-2; light to moderate shade. You might want to put on your sun glasses before viewing this brilliant yellow selection.
It is very bright. And, needless to say, this is a plant for specimen and accent use, or mass planting when you want to
really make a show. Discovered in the Norfolk Broads, of the UK, Bowles Golden is named for its famous discoverer
E.A. Bowles and is characterized by brilliant yellow leaves longitudinally thin green striped. Most colorful in constantly
moist soil in the coolest part of the garden, it may become lime green in too much shade or burn if too dry and hot. Its
subtle lime green floral spikes are borne early spring and soon become buried under its lovely foliage.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Carex flaccosperma (kay-reks or kair-ex flak-oh-sper-ma)

(Blue Wood Sedge)............... ............................................................................................. ................................Zone 5
6"-12"; light to dense shade. A striking foliage plant found in the low woodlands of eastern North
America, blue wood sedge naturally thrives in bright shade and moist soils, but does fine in normal
garden soils, and will even tolerate moderate drought once established. The tidy clumps of blue-green,
1/2-inch-wide foliage spread slowly by rhizomes and its slender early spring flowers yield interesting
seed heads. This evergreen sedge is an excellent choice for ground covering, accent, or container planting. It is fine in companionship with ferns, Cimicifuga, Eupatorium, hostas, astilbes, Heucheras and other
sedges of contrasting leaf color. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 14-18
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Carex hachijoensis Evergold (kay-reks or kair-ex hah-chee-oh-en-sis)

(Evergold Japanese Sedge) ............................................................................................................................................................Zone 5
8-10; light to moderate shade. Certainly one of the brightest yellow plants available for ground cover use, evergold
Japanese sedge is also one of the toughest even tolerating limited foot traffic. Its springborne flowers are small and
brownish (if formed at all) but no matter, it is the lush arching, bright creamy yellow, center-striped, green margined
foliage that makes this such a prize. It tolerates gravelly, sandy, and rich soils, prefers modest moisture and yet is reasonably drought tolerant for short periods of time. Maintenance is seldom necessary.
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Carex morrowii Ice Dance (kay-reks or kair-ex moe-row-ee-eye)

(Ice Dance Sedge)........................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
12; light to moderate shade. This is a very impressive sedge with sturdy 1/2 inch wide evergreen white and green
striped leaves. Ice Dance is eye catching, spreads by rhizomes (at a relatively slow pace) and makes a nice ground cover
for small to medium sized areas. It combines nicely with taller ferns, such as Dryopteris filix-mas Undulata Robusta,
Osmunda regalis, O. cinnamomea, and O. claytoniana. And, with robust shade loving perennials, such as Pulmonaria,
Cimicifuga racemosa Atropurpurea, and Ligularia The Rocket it is exceptional. Floral spikes, formed during spring, are
of little ornamental consequence. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 8-12
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Carex pennsylvanica (kay-reks pen-sil-van-i-ka)

(Pennsylvania Sedge)............... ........................................................................................................................ ................................Zone 3
6-10; full sun to moderate shade. Pennsylvania sedge is a versatile, colony-forming sedge for use in a broad range of
applications. It makes a fabulous foot friendly ground cover, edging plant or companion, and is tough enough to thrive
in parking lot islands. Blooming during spring, Pennsylvanica sedge bears a multitude of upright spiky reddish flowers,
more curious than ornamental. The main feature, however, is its lovely vibrant green hairlike foliage. Reaching 8 to 16
inches long, the leaves are fine textured and arch over gracefully. Pennsylvania sedge can be walked upon and even
mowed, and tolerates considerable drought. A great turf substitute, it can also be interplanted with companions ranging
from hostas, Alliums, `Chocolate Joe-Pye, Cimicifuga, wildflowers, bulbs, and other sedges of differing foliage color.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Carex platyphylla (kay-reks or kair-ex plat-ee-fil-a)

(Silver Sedge)............... ........................................................................................................ ................................Zone 4
6"-12"; light to moderate shade. This North American woodland sedge lends an almost tropical feel to
the shade garden; its substantial, powder blue foliage is an inch or more wide and persists nicely through
the winter. Curious spikelike florets emerge late spring and add an additional element of interest. Silver
sedge spreads slowly to form a richly textured ground cover and can also be used as an edging, specimen,
or companion to Japanese forest grass, hostas, heucheras, Ligularia, and ferns. Prefers an organically rich
soil. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-18
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Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Carex shortiana (kay-rex or kair-ex shor-ti-ann-a)

(Short's Sedge)............... ...................................................................................................... ................................Zone 5
1-2; full sun to light shade. Short's sedge is a splendid, gracefully arching, vibrant green leaved species of slow rhizomatous spread. In addition to its splendid foliage, it is known for curious 1 1/2" long,
springborne spikelets that by early summer yield dark brown nutlets; an important source of food for
birds of all sorts. Short's sedge prefers fertile loamy soils, and can be found growing naturally near moist
woodland areas, along rivers, and in thickets. It is a great choice for rain gardens, bird attracting border
plantings, and low maintenance ground cover and pathway edging. Companions are endless and include
iris, garden phlox, roses, Joe-Pye, tall sunflower, Rudbeckia, other sedges, and ornamental grasses.
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Blooming Time
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Spring
Summer
Fall
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Chasmanthium latifolium `River Mist (chaz-man-thee-um lat-i-foe-lee-um)

Patent Applied For
(`River Mist Northern Sea Oats)............... ................................................................................................... ................................Zone 5
2-2; full sun to moderate shade. River Mist represents the first variegated selection of this popular species. Like regular
northern sea oats, `River Mist has the same bamboolike habit and look, but in this case its foliage is a combined bright
green with white striping. The flowers, like the parent species, are flattened, initially green, and mature to soft tan. They
look like little fish, dry well, and are terrific in arrangements. `River Mist is a real bright spot in the landscape and performs well in wooded and well as full sun settings. It is excellent in mass plantings, as an accent, edging, or companion.
Good companion plants include coneflowers, garden phlox, Liatris, black eyed Susan, tall sedums, and Russian Sage.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Chasmanthium latifolium (chaz-man-thee-um lat-i-foe-lee-um)

(Northern Sea Oats) ......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 3
2-4; full sun to moderate shade. Native to wooded slopes and moist thickets of southeastern North America, northern
sea oats is one of our most endearing harbingers of autumnand is one of the few grasses that performs well in shade.
Especially valuable for its flattened fishscale-shaped dangling floral spikelets, these first appear pale green in midsummer
before changing to reddish brown then maturing to soft tan during fall. They are carried upon thin nodding stems, well
above its fresh vibrant green foliage, and dry nicelytherefore contributing to winter effect. Hardy and long lived,
northern sea oats is a superb ground cover and accent plant. It looks nice with other grasses as well as coneflower,
Rudbeckia, sedums, and Shasta daisy. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-18
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Buchloe dactyloides Legacy (boo-kloe-ee dak-til-oy-deez)
(Legacy Buffalo Grass) .................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
4-6; full sun to light shade. Winner of the Green Thumb Award, Legacy is a premium quality turf variety buffalo grass.
Developed at the University of Nebraska, for temperate climates, Legacy buffalo grass is a female clone bred to duplicate
the lush look of traditional bluegrass turf, while retaining the exceptional hardiness, drought tolerance, and disease and insect
resistance of buffalo grass. Propagated vegetatively, Legacy is hypoalergenic, essentially pollen free, rich green with quick
springtime greenup, and withstands heavy foot traffic.
Legacy helps define the term ECO-TURF, fitting perfectly with the concept of xeriscaping (low water landscaping), and
reduces irrigation up to 75% compared to traditional lawns. In fact, compared to a typical Kentucky bluegrass lawn, which
requires over 48 inches of water per growing season (2-3 of water per week), one can save as much as 245,000 gallons of
water per 1/4 acre annually! During extended hot dry spells, it is recommended that Legacy be watered only every other week
as the roots of Legacy go several feet deep, and can extract water over a greater period of time than conventional turf.
Legacy is very easy to care for as well. It saves not only time but gasoline and therefore limits carbon dioxide emissions.
During the summer months, Legacy needs mowing only every 2 to 3 weeks for a manicured look and not at all for a natural look. Regardless of preferred appearance, Legacy should be
mowed once each spring to tidy it up after winter. While Legacy likes nitrogen, it needs only two fertilizer applications per year, late spring and again in fall. Legacy is planted from vegetatively
propagated plugs on 8 to 12 inch centers, and cultivated as ground cover. Once it fills in, typically during one growing season, it becomes very dense and weed-excluding. Ongoing weed control
can be conducted using typical methods for weed control in lawn areas. PRICE INCLUDES ROYALTY. Protected by U.S. Patent #11194. Unauthorized sale or production is prohibited by
law. Size: 50 cell flat Spacing: 8-12
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Spring
Summer
Fall
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(BELLA BLUEGRASS) ................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4

3-4; full sun to light shade. Developed at the University of Nebraska, and tested a full 10 years at Todd Valley Farms in
Nebraska, BELLA BLUEGRASS is quickly redefining the standard for what a bluegrass lawn can be. BELLA is the first and
only truly dwarf blue grass, requiring 50 % to 80 % less mowing. It displays excellent heat and drought resistance, and its
dark alpine green coloration is held better during the winter months. BELLA is soft to the touch yet very tough, and makes
a great surface for home, commercial, golf, and sports surfaces. Resistance to pets and diseases is excellent, and maintenance
is minimal. BELLA is established by planting vegetatively propagated plugs on 8 to 12 inch centers, and cultivated like a
ground cover until it fills in (typically less than one season). It reaches a maximum height of 3 to 4, and while maintenance
is recommended at 2 to 3 inches, it can be mowed shorter with either a rotary or reel mower for special applications such
as a patio or rooftop putting green. BELLA grows beautifully in clay as well as sandy soils, and requires considerably less
irrigation than a typical blue grass lawn. Specify BELLA today and help your customers save water, time, and the environment. PRICE INCLUDES ROYALTY. Plant Patent applied for. Unauthorized sale or production is prohibited by law.
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Erianthus ravennae (a.k.a. Saccharum ravennae) (air-ee-an-thus ra-ven-ee)

(Plume Grass)..................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
8-12 in flower; full sun to light shade. Tall and robust, ravennae grass is exceptional for its height and late season floral
display. Large plumes are borne during late summer on upright stalks and ascend to 12 feet. It is excellent as a specimen
or hedge, and needs well-drained sandy soil for best growth.
Size: #2 pot
Spacing: 3-4
Size: #5 pot
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Fargesia denudata (far-geez-i-a day-nu-da-ta)

(Naked Bamboo).................. ....................................................................................................................................................... .....Zone 5
8 - 10; full sun to moderate shade. With its tiny, delicate, fern-textured mid-green foliage, naked bamboo makes a
fine focal point in the landscape and appears very tropical in habit. And, while naked bamboo may appear delicate, it
is extremely durable and heat tolerant. Like other clumping bamboos it appreciates a rich well drained soil, and as a
specimen it does well with supporting characters such as hostas, Ligularia, sedges, Joe-Pye, and Cimicifuga.
Non-Running
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Fargesia murieliae (far-geez-i-a mur-ee-el-ee)

(Umbrella Bamboo) ......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
8-10; full sun to moderate shade. With soft green culms arranged in graceful umbrella shaped habit, F. murieliae, is
clothed in soft pea-green, clean, shiny foliage. Umbrella bamboo is excellent employed as a specimen or accent, can
easily substitute for a large shrub, and is recognized as one of the finest and most popular of the clumping bamboos.
Excellent companions include other bamboos, grasses such as the colorful Hakonechloa cultivars, robust hosta selections,
and many others. Size: #5 pot Spacing: 6-8
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Fargesia rufa (far-geez-i-a roo-fa)
(Clumping Bamboo) ......................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
6-8; full sun to moderate shade. Nonrunning, clump forming, vigorous, and cold hardy, F. rufa is an exciting evergreen
specimen, accent plant when grouped, or effective hedge or screen. It is clothed in attractive shiny green foliage, has
the habit of a fountain, and in maturity can form clumps reaching 8 feet across. It prefers organically rich soils, but does
well in most slightly acidic well drained soils. Companions are numerous and include robust hostas, daylilies, Joe-Pye,
houttuynia, Persicaria, and ornamental grasses. Size: #5 pot Spacing: 6-8
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Festuca glauca `Blue Glow (fes-tew-ka glaw-ka)
(Blue Glow Fescue).................. ................................................................................................................................................ .....Zone 5
8 - 10; full sun. `Blue Glow is a great little edging, accent, or ground cover characterized by silvery sea-blue evergreen
leaves that bulk up quickly to form attractive rounded tufts. It is a nice bloomer as well and produces its beige spikelets
during early summer. Companions are numerous and include sedums, black mondo grass, Delosperma, Bergenia, Allium,
dwarf iris, and Lavender. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
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Festuca glauca Boulder Blue (fes-tew-ka glaw-ka)
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Festuca glauca Elijah Blue (fes-tew-ka glaw-ka)

(Elijah Blue Fescue) ....................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
8-12 tall by 1 to 1 wide; full sun. This outstanding clump forming self-sterile cultivar has soft powdery blue evergreen foliage, a neat compact habit, and is likely the most showy of the fescue cultivars. During early summer it bears
bluish spike like flowers which soon mature and turn to a soft tan. Elijah Blue performs best in moderately moist, well
drained soil, in full sun, and is ideal for mass planting or accent. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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(Boulder Blue Fescue)................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4

8; full sun. Shorter than Elijah Blue, but foliage every bit as bright blue, Boulder Blue is extremely attractive dwarf
form that tolerates heat and humidity, and is exceptional for its foliage and late spring/early summerborne, soft gray-blue
flowers which dry nicely and are carried well into the summer season. Excellent in companionship with sedums, Allium,
coneflowers, and various low growing grasses like Pennisetum Little Bunny and Festuca Hobbitt, Boulder Blue is
great for ground cover use, edging, or high contrast accent planting. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-14
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Hakonechloa macra (ha-kone-ee-kloe-a mak-ra)

(Japanese Forest Grass) ................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
12-18; light to moderate shade. Hakone grass is one of the most graceful of all slow spreading grasses. With lovely
drooping foliage arranged in neat parallel rows, it looks like a bamboo and is an essential element of the Japanese theme
garden. Hakone grass bears small greenish yellow flowers during late summer and fall. Although interesting, these are
whispy and not of real ornamental significance. This is truly a foliage plant and exceptional for edging shady walks,
lending accent to hostas, pulmonarias, and wildflowers, and as a delicate facing to trees and shrubs.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Hakonechloa macra All Gold (ha-kone-ee-kloe-a mak-ra)

(All Gold Japanese Forest Grass) ............................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
12; light to moderate shade. One hundred percent vibrant lemon yellow foliage makes this suprisingly vigorous selection
one of the brightest cultivars on the market today. In a single season plants form broad tufts of sunny, cheerful, tropical
looking foliage. Terrific for brightening up the shade garden and softening the edges of stone paths and sidewalks, All Gold
is the perfect companion to ferns, purple leaved heucheras and Eupatorium Chocolate. It is also magnificent as an accent
when popping up through dark leaved forms of Ajuga, and great with green, blue, or blue/yellow leaved hostas. Although
All Gold is primarily a foliage plant, it also produces a nice show of whispy, chartreuse flowers during late summer and
fall. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-16
Blooming Time
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Summer
Fall
Hakonechloa macra Aureola (ha-kone-ee-kloe-a mak-ra)

(Golden-leaved Japanese Forest Grass) .....................................................................................................................................Zone 5
12-18; light to moderate shade. Golden-leaved hakonechloa displays pendant, bamboolike leaves colored bright yellow with thin green lines running longitudinally through them. Viewed from a few feet away it creates an effect that
is spectacular perfect for accent and specimen planting in shady settings, especially Japanese theme gardens. Golden
leaved hakonechloa prefers a moist, organically rich, moderately acidic to slightly alkaline soil and spreads at a slow
pace. Its yellowish to green spikelike flowers are carried above the foliage from late summer to early fall, and in any
season it combines nicely with astilbes, gingers, hellebores, blue leaved hostas, ferns, ladys mantle, dicentra, lamium, and
Solomons Seal. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 10-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Helictotrichon sempervirens Sapphire (a.k.a. Saphirsprudel) (he-lik-toe-try-con

sem-per-vye-renz)
(Sapphire Blue Oat Grass).......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
1-2; full sun to light shade. Tufted and slowly expanding from its base, this durable vibrant sky blue, coarse textured,
spiky, evergreen leaved grass is one of the finest. Its arching summertime flower heads rise high above the foliage and
dramatically contribute their own unique qualities. Good companions for Sapphire include coneflower, rudbeckia,
nepeta, Russian sage, dwarf forms of Japanese silver grass, solidago, and liatris.
Size: #2 pot
Spacing: 2-3
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Imperata cylindrica Red Baron (im-per-aye-ta si-lin-dri-ka)

(Japanese Blood Grass) .................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
12-18; full sun to light shade, preferably with afternoon shade. No other plant displays such bright red leaves as
Japanese blood grass. Deciduous and emerging green in spring, as the season progresses the leaf-tips, then the rest of
the blades, become wine red before changing to deep blood red by fall. A natural for lending strong color contrast,
Japanese blood grass can be used in small clumps or large sweeping masses. It seldom if ever flowers, spreads at a slow
pace, needs little maintenance, and does best in well drained moisture retentive soils.
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Koeleria glauca (ko-lair-ee-a glaw-ka)

(Blue Hair Grass)............... .................................................................................................. ................................Zone 2
1-2; full sun to light shade. Blue hair grass is an exceptionally low maintenance grass that grows well
in nutritionally poor soils; It is most noteworthy for its cylindrical, silvery-green springborne panicles.
These mature to tan by midsummer and are quite attractive. Blue hair grass excels in mixed perennial
beds and borders for its infusion of unique color and texture. It is a cool-season grower, and pairs nicely
with asters, Coreopsis, Geum, daylilies, and other low growing grasses.
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Leymus arenarius Blue Dune (ley-mus ar-i-nare-ee-us)

(Blue Dune Wild Rye) ................................................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
2-3; full sun to light shade. Of the brightest blue grasses, Blue Dune is even brighter than the parent species (formerly
known as Elymus glaucus). Also, it is slower spreading, and shows a greater propensity to send up its interesting blue
green early-summerborne flower stalks. Blue Dune is excellent in parking areas where it tolerates heat, drought, and
some foot traffic. It is easy to care for, reliable for many years, and if seperated by a deep edging it is nice in combination
with tall daylilies, Helianthus cultivars, Hibiscus cultivars, foxglove, coneflowers, feather reed grass, Miscanthus cultivars,
and tall asters. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Spring
Summer
Fall
A simple assortment of grasses can be

combined for a very attractive, very low
maintenance landscape setting.
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Miscanthus Queen of ornamental grasses.

Miscanthus is, arguably, the most important, and most beautiful of the ornamental grasses. Collectively the genus is sometimes called
the queen of ornamental grasses and goes by such common names as Japanese silver grass, maiden grass, and eulalia. Miscanthus is
composed of only a few species, and of these nearly all ornamental selections come from the species M. sinensis.
The selections that you will find listed here represent the very best of this extraordinary genus. They are durable, hardy plants that
range from a few feet to over 12 feet tall. They are the most disease resistant of dozens that have been extensively tested. Aside from
Gracillimus, they bloom early enough so that even during unusually cool summers, they will flower beautifully. Whats more, these
selections have good separation between their foliage and flowers, a trait necessary to adequately show off their flowers. They are
clump forming and well behaved, except for Purpurascens which travels a bit, but isnt weedy by any means, and exhibit superior
color during summer. They also have striking fall foliar color. Last but not least, they are selections that resist flopping and hold up
well throughout the winter months.
Cultivars of Miscanthus are very versatile, fun, and exciting. They are probably the most wind responsive plants available, swaying
gracefully to the most gentle breeze, and providing a soothing sound as the wind passes through their foliage. Miscanthus selections may
be employed as specimens, accent plants, hedges, massed as ground covers, and used to
provide a tropical-like screening effect.
Miscanthus is a plant for full sun or light shadeflowering best with four or more hours
of direct sunlight each day. Dramatic effects can be created with back- and side-lighting,
at night and during the day, especially when plants are sited near water or dark colored
elements in the landscape. Cultivars are prized for their strong architectural merits and
graceful habit. Japanese silver grass is excellent on golf courses, around water features
and patios, and is tolerant of both moderate periods of drought and wetness, capable of
tolerating wet soil for several days.
Suitable companions to the maiden grasses are many. Such tall perennials as
Eupatorium Gateway, and tall cultivars of sunflower combine nicely with the taller and
mid-height selections of Miscanthus. Shorter companions, often used in the foreground
of Miscanthus include Sedum, coneflower, asters, Coreopsis, Chelone, Crown vetch,
Compact Japanese fleeceflower, Origanum, Russian sage, Rudbeckia, and of course,
other types of grasses.
Miscanthus sinensis Graziella
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ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS Miscanthus expert Mary Hockenberry Meyer of the Minnesota Landscape
Arboretum has extensively studied the seed producing ability of Miscanthus. From her research she states that Miscanthus
cultivars are fine for use in managed areas where plants can be watched for self-seeding (i.e. managed areas such as home
and commercial landscapes, parks, public gardens, etc.). Individual cultivars tend to be self sterile and seed production is
none or minimal. If a seedling were to occur, it could easily be removed or transplated for enjoyment elsewhere in the
garden.
It is the wild type M. sinensis that has shown a propensity to self-seed, particularly in mild climates of the mid-Atlantic states.
We know of no nursery that grows this plant in the Great Lakes area. It may, however, be offered in seed packets via mail
order. The best thing to do is to use container grown cultivars that have been vegetatively (not seed) propagated by division.
All of Hortechs Miscanthus have been produced in this manner.
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Miscanthus giganteus (mis-kan-thus ji-gan-tee-is)

(Giant Chinese Silver Grass) .......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
8-12 in leaf; full sun to light shade. The grandaddy of the silver grasses, giant Chinese silver grass is enormous! Slowly
spreading to make broad 8 foot wide thicketlike clumps, it goes from nothing to 12 feet in a single season. Then in fall,
provided the weather has been hot, it sends up large fluffy plumes 1 to 2 feet above the foliage. Flowers or no flowers,
it imparts a magnificent tropical-like presence and is exceptional near waterside especially in large landscapes and
golf courses. It can also be used as a privacy screen or hedge and should be left up all winter as it looks great when
snow covered. In March it should be cut down to the ground with a chain saw or weed-eater that has a circular blade
attachment. Size: #5 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 5-7
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Miscanthus sinensis Adagio (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(Adagio Japanese Silver Grass) ................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
2-4 in flower; full sun to light shade. Tough drought tolerant and hardy, this cultivar is exceptional. Not only is it dwarf
and compact, making it excellent in the smaller landscape, it gives a lovely display of narrow silvery gray foliage topped
during early fall by pink florets that turn white in maturity.
Size: #5 pot
Spacing: 5-7
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Miscanthus sinensis Big Kahuna (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(Big Kahuna Japanese Silver Grass)............................................................................................................. Zone 5
8-10; full sun. Big Kahuna is a magnificent tropical looking selection with broad, white centered, mid
green foliage. Unlike other Miscanthus, `Big Kahuna' stands alone as a specimen and makes a dramatic
statement in the landscape. It is also a superb companion and combines beautifully with `Gateway'
Joe-Pye, garden phlox, Rudbeckia, Nepeta selections, and other ornamental grasses. You can use it as
a commanding border backdrop, hedge, or screen, and it is remarkably quick to mature. Big Kahuna
blooms in September and October, and bears broad silvery-white plumes. Price Includes Royalty.
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Miscanthus sinensis Cabaret (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)
Blooming Time
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Fall
Miscanthus sinensis Cosmopolitan (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(Cosmopolitan Variegated Japanese Silver Grass) ................................................................................................................. Zone 5
6-8 in flower; full sun to light shade. Cosmopolitan is among the most impressive of all variegated grasses. Its substantial foliage is exceptionally wide and marked with vibrant creamy white and dark green longitudinal striping. Flowering
during early fall, it produces broad silvery plumes.
Size: #2 pot
Spacing: 4-5
Size: #5 pot
Spacing: 4-5
Blooming Time
Winter
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(Cabaret Japanese Silver Grass) .................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5

5-6 in flower; full sun to light shade. Cabaret displays big bold broad leaves with wide creamy white center stripes and
bright green marginsprompting claims that this is the most spectacular of all variegated Miscanthus cultivars. Cabaret
blooms during September and October and like Miscanthus Gracillimus may not flower during cool summersviewed
as a merit by designers when looking primarily for a colorful backdrop. Size: #2 pot Spacing: 3-4
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Miscanthus sinensis Dixieland (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(Dixiland Japanese Silver Grass)................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
3-4, 4 in flower; full sun to light shade. Dixieland is a dwarf form of Silver Arrow with broad leaved bright white
and green streaked foliage. A compact upright grower that never flops over, Dixieland is an excellent choice for the
smaller garden and for use as a low hedge or screen. It flowers during early fall with burgundy plumes that age to silver,
and combines well with other grasses and many perennials and ground covers.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Miscanthus sinensis Èmerald Shadow (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(Emerald Shadow Japanese Silver Grass)................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
7-9; full sun to light shade. Originating as an all-green-leaved sport of Cosmopolitan, Emerald Shadows is even more
robust in its growth rate and habit, and truly exceptional as a specimen, companion, or screening plant. Displaying extra
wide, pendant, rich green leaves which look like a lush cascading waterfall, Emerald Shadow has a tropical quality to
it and exudes a bold commanding effect. Great companions include Gateway and Chocolate Joe-Pye, tall sunflowers,
and a host of other ornamental grasses. Size: #5 pot Spacing: 5-7
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Miscanthus sinensis `Ferner Osten (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(Far East Japanese Silver Grass) ....................................................................................................................................................Zone 5
4-5 in flower; full sun to light shade. Ferner Osten, meaning far east, is among the most remarkable ornamental
grasses ever. It blooms early for a Miscanthus, beginning during late summer, and does so in a very pleasing manner.
First silvery purple, its lovely compact inflorescences change to shiny silver as they age. And, often both colors are
present at the same time which creates a striking multicolored effect that contrasts nicely with the graceful, dark green,
silver-midribbed foliage.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Miscanthus sinensis `Gaa (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(`Gaa Japanese Silver Grass).......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
5-6; full sun to light shade. `Gaa is the narrowest, tightest, most extreme upright growing Miscanthus selection. The top
of the plant isnt much wider than the base, and for this reason, it infuses a unique architectural quality. `Gaa is also a
terrific bloomer with good numbers of metallic red, lyre shaped plumes borne above the foliage during early fall. Carried
through the winter months, the dried flowers are a soft tan, and contrast beautifully against the snow. Companions are
numerous, with other grasses, sedums, coneflowers, veronicas, Salvia, and Solidago always effective.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Miscanthus sinensis Gracillimus (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(Narrow Leaved Japanese Silver Grass) ...................................................................................................................................Zone 5
4-5 in flower; full sun to light shade. Here is a lovely grass that not only impresses with its narrow, longitudinally
striped leaves, but with its gentle motion in response to breezes. Its autumnal floral display is effective only when we
have a long warm summer and fall. This is especially appreciated by designers who are looking primarily for a dramatic
foliar effect. Overall, narrow leaved eulalia is compact and forms lovely vase shaped clumps. It is tolerant of dry sandy
soils, yet will withstand having its roots immersed in water for short periods of time.
Size: #2 pot
Spacing: 21/2-31/2
Size: #5 pot
Spacing: 21/2-31/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Miscanthus sinensis Graziella (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(Graziella [Grace] Japanese Silver Grass) ...............................................................................................................................Zone 5
5-6 in flower; full sun to light shade. With exceptional production of white late-summerborne flower panicles above
graceful slender foliage, Graziella is among the most florific and popular selections of Miscanthus. During fall its foliage
and stems turn lovely shades of yellow, orange, and reddish purple.
Size: #5 pot
Spacing: 21/2-31/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Miscanthus sinensis Grosse Fontne (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(Giant Fountain Japanese Silver Grass) .................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
6-7 in flower; full sun to light shade. A superb selection with magnificent early fall-borne silvery plumes that extend
well above its cascading foliage, Grosse Fontne is one of the finest choices for planting in groups, massing as a
screen or hedge, or using alone as a specimen. It lends itself well to the large scale of golf courses and looks marvelous
throughout the winter months.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Miscanthus sinensis Kaskade (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(Kaskade Japanese Silver Grass) ............................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
5-6 in flower; full sun to light shade. Among Miscanthus selections, this one stands out for its unusual pink tinged
summerborne flowers which cascade over in graceful pendant fashion. An early bloomer, it can be counted upon to
flower year after year, and prior to blooming, is a pleasing foliage plant with tight vase shaped habit of narrow silvery
green leaves. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 3-4
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Miscanthus sinensis Little Kitten (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Miscanthus sinensis Little Zebra (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(Little Zebra Dwarf Zebra Grass) ............................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
3-4 in flower; full sun to light shade. Discovered by Tom Walsh this miniature zebra grass holds its green and yellow banding all season. This makes it a superior selection as other varieties often fade to all green during the summer
months. Whats more, Little Zebra has the desirable trait of flowering during late summerso its lovely reddish purple
plumes are borne reliably every year, even during seasons of cool weather. Little Zebra is perfect for accent or specimen use in ornamental grass and perennial border plantings, rock gardens, and even as a dwarf hedging or large scale
ground cover. It is neat, tidy, reliable, and easy to maintain. Price Includes Royalty.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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(Little Kitten Japanese Silver Grass)......................................................................................................................................... Zone 5

1-3; full sun to light shade. The tiniest of the silver grasses, Little Kitten is exceptionally small, and therefore an
excellent choice as a dwarf hedge, accent plant, or perennial-garden specimen. Its narrow leaves are attractive for their
silver midribs and its early fallborne flowers are carried at a height of 24 setting them well apart from the foliage
where they can sway gracefully in the wind. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
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Miscanthus sinensis Malepartus (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(Malepartus Japanese Silver Grass) ............................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
5-6 in flower; full sun to light shade. Malepartus is a unique cultivar in that its broadly white centered green leaves are
oriented at right angles to the stalks. This creates a rather intriguing bamboolike appearance. Its early fallborne flowers,
first pinkish purple, peak during mid-fall, turn an attractive silver, then mature to soft straw brown as they age.
Size: #2 pot
Spacing: 3-4
Size: #5 pot
Spacing: 3-4
Blooming Time
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Miscanthus sinensis Morning Light (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(Morning Light Japanese Silver Grass) ...................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
4-5 in flower; full sun to light shade. Compact with fine textured gently arching silvery foliage, this selection combines
well with other pastels such as the flowers of Russian sage or Sedum Brilliant. It also tolerates a bit of shade and like
the other species of Japanese silver grass, it is easy to grow and adds interest to the winter landscape. Morning Light is
a late fall-bloomer that is appreciated mainly for its foliage. Its purplish silvery plumes are narrow and produced slightly
above the foliage.
Size: #2 pot
Spacing: 21/2-3
Size: #5 pot
Spacing: 21/2-3
Blooming Time
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Fall
Miscanthus sinensis `Mysterious Maiden (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(`Mysterious Maiden Japanese Silver Grass).................. ...................................................................................................... .....Zone 5
5; full sun to light shade. This thin bladed upright vase forming maiden grass is truly elegant and unique, and with
dozens of selections, uniqueness in a maiden grass is increasingly hard to find. What sets `Mysterious Maiden apart is
that its narrow leaf blades are decorated with elongate bands of bright yellow, and while subtle, they somehow also
stand out. During late summer and fall, `Mysterious Maiden is further decorated with flowers of silvery pink, which age
to an attractive shade of silver. Price Includes Royalty. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 2-4
Blooming Time
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Miscanthus sinensis Purpurascens (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(Flame Japanese Silver Grass) ....................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
4-6 in flower; full sun to light shade. Flame grass differs from other Miscanthus cultivars in two important ways. First,
it is a bit of a runner and will spread to several feet across to form lush leafy thickets. Second, in addition to providing
a superb autumnal floral display of tight silvery plumes that arise some two feet above the leaves, it boasts magnificent
red late season foliage.
Size: #5 pot
Spacing: 3-4
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
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Fall
Miscanthus sinensis Silver Arrow (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(Silver Arrow Japanese Silver Grass) ........................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
5-7 in flower by 5-6 wide; full sun to light shade. An extraordinary choice for specimen, accent, or mass planting,
silver arrow grass is distinguished by its neat vase shaped habit and superb foliage with white central stripes surrounded
by borders of vibrant green. During late summer it begins to bloom and its silvery plumes remain effective actually
throughout winter, even after they dry and turn a pleasant soft brown. Size: #5 pot Spacing: 3-4
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Miscanthus sinensis `Stardust (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(`Stardust Dwarf Japanese Silver Grass).................. ............................................................................................................. .....Zone 5
1 - 1, 2 - 3 in bloom; full sun to light shade. The tiniest of the Miscanthus, `Stardust is remarkably compact and
with its tight clump of yellow dotted foliage, makes a pleasing, rounded, tidy clump. During late summer sprays of red
floral plumes arise from each clump and ascend only three feet. Because of its diminutive stature, `Stardust is valuable
in courtyards, rock gardens, and smaller landscapes as an edging, ground cover, or border companion. Complementary
plants include Salvia, Coreopsis, Allium, bellflower, coneflowers, hardy carnations, and sedums.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Miscanthus sinensis Strictus (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(Porcupine Japanese Silver Grass) ................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
4-6 in flower by 3-5 wide; full sun to light shade. Compact and clump forming, this selection is neat and easily managed. Its foliage is interesting for its display of bright yellow one inch horizontal bands between bands of bright
vibrant green. Flowering is just as impressive. Beginning in September (and remaining through the winter months), the
plumes of porcupine grass are coppery silver and silky textured, then during fall dry to a soft fluffy tan.
Size: #2 pot
Spacing: 3-31/2
Size: #5 pot
Spacing: 3-31/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Miscanthus sinensis Variegatus (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)

(White Variegated Japanese Silver Grass) ................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
6-8 in flower; full sun to light shade. A striking selection, white variegated Japanese silver grass is outstanding as a specimen or enmasse. Cultivated since 1900, this popular cultivar is named for its vibrant white and green striped foliage. It
is robust in habit (broader in form than Silver Arrow), thrives in most any soil, and puts on a nice display of first reddish
then silver, fallborne flowers.
Size: #2 pot
Spacing: 3-4
Size: #5 pot
Spacing: 3-4
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Miscanthus sinensis Zebrinus (mis-kan-thus sye-nen-sis)
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Molinia caerulea Moorflamme (mo-leen-ee-a se-rew-lee-a)

(Moorflamme Purple Moor Grass) ............................................................................................................................................. Zone 4
1-2; full sun to light shade. A fabulous compact growing selection with rich green leaves that color orange-red during
fall, Moorflamme is a fine bloomer with its spiky seed heads carried in a tight symmetrical vase shape during late summer and fall. Moorflamme is a tremendous addition to the landscape, useful as an edging, ground cover, and companion
to Solidago, Agastache, cone flowers, Calamintha, geraniums, daylilies, other ornamental grasses, and many others.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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(Zebra Grass) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5

5-7 in flower; full sun to light shade. Large robust and stately, zebra grass takes its name for the bright yellow horizontal
bands that decorate the vibrant green arching leaves. A prodigious bloomer, zebra grass makes quite a show during early
fall with flowers that are first pinkish copper then silvery before maturing to a pleasant shade of tan.
Size: #2 pot
Spacing: 4-5
Size: #5 pot
Spacing: 4-5
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Panicum virgatum Cloud Nine (pan-i-kum vir-gay-tum)

(Cloud Nine Switch Grass) .......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
5-7; full sun to light shade. The largest and maybe the most florific switch grass, Cloud Nine is awe inspiring. Its sturdy
habit is tight and vase shaped, staying vertical in windy settings, and it looks neat, robust, and strong. Colored light blue,
its stems and foliage are easy companions to other perennials and grasses. And, late summer and early fall, it bears masses
of golden flower panicles nice through fall and into winter. Size: #2 pot Spacing: 3-4
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Panicum virgatum Heavy Metal (pan-i-kum vir-gay-tum)

(Heavy Metal Switch Grass) ........................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
3-3 in flower; full sun to light shade. A unique variation upon our sprawling native
prairie species, this unusual selection is interesting for its neat compact upright habit
and unusual metallic blue foliage. Then, during late summer it becomes even more
interesting as its open panicles of purple florets unfurl above the foliar mass. Finally,
during fall, the leaves turn a pleasant shade of yellow.
Size: #2 pot
Spacing: 21/2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Panicum virgatum Northwind (pan-i-kum vir-gay-tum)

(Northwind Switch Grass) ........................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
5-6; full sun to light shade. This is really a terrific Panicum selection for form, function, and sheer beauty. Standing upright
with tight vase shaped habit through the strongest winds, Northwind is drought tolerant, colored rich blue green, and during late summer and fall bears lovely upright floral spikes. It is great for hedging, accent, and specimen use and combines
beautifully with other Panicum selectionsespecially the red ones like Shenandoah and Rotstrahlbush, and of course
other grasses and the classic late season perennials including Asters, Sedums, Rudbeckia, Solidago, and Echinacea.
Size: #5 pot
Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Panicum virgatum Rotstrahlbush (pan-i-kum vir-gay-tum rot-stral-bush)

(Red Switch Grass) ........................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
3-4 in flower; full sun to light shade. With upright broad vase shaped habit and spread of 3 feet, this popular drought
tolerant selection displays attractive medium grayish green foliage during the growing season and interesting open airy
flower panicles in mid summer, which persist through fall and well into winter. Then in fall the leaves turn bright red,
the brightest red fall color of the Panicum selections; and later dry to a tan brown and persist this way through the winter
months. This selection, like other switch grass cultivars, is tolerant of infertility and should be grown in a mineral soil. If
given too much moisture or too rich a soil it may fall over when weighed down by heavy rains.
Size: #2 pot
Spacing: 21/2-3
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Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Panicum virgatum Ruby Ribbons (RR1) (pan-i-kum vir-gay-tum)

Plant Patent #17,944
(Ruby Ribbons Switch Grass) ............................................................................................................................. Zone 4
3-4, full sun to light shade. A wonderful new hybrid of `Heavy Metal' and `Hans Hermes' from Dr. Mark
Brand at the University of Connecticut, the foliage of Ruby Ribbons starts the season blue-grey but
quickly takes on shades of red which darken throughout growing season, culminating in a deep wine-red
foliar color in midsummer. Airy, wind responsive flower panicles grace the top of Ruby Ribbons during
late summer and lend wonderful fall and winter texture to the landscape. Use this exceptional hybrid in
the perennial border, as a specimen, mass planted, or in combination with coneflowers, Rudbeckia, tall
sedums, garden phlox, and other switch grasses. Price Includes Royalty.
. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 2-3
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Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Panicum virgatum Shenandoah (pan-i-kum vir-gay-tum)

(Shenandoah Switch Grass). .........................................................................................................................................................Zone 4
3 in flower; full sun to light shade. Perhaps the shortest panicum, Shenandoah might be considered a taller more
durable substitute for Imperata Red Baron as its foliage becomes red by June and becomes more intensely colored
as the season progresses. From Germany and introduced by Dr. Hans Simon, Shenandoah flowers bright red in late
summer and is a fine companion to cone flowers, Solidago cultivars, fall blooming asters, tall sedums, Eupatorium selections, and other grasses. Shenandoah, like other switch grasses, is tolerant of dry and infertile soils and is excellent for
naturalizing and large scale ground cover use. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 2-21/2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Panicum virgatum `Thundercloud (pan-i-kum vir-gay-tum)

PLANT PATENT APPLIED FOR
(Thundercloud Switch Grass) ....................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
6 - 8; full sun to light shade. Reaching up to 8 feet tall when flowering, `Thundercloud is likely the tallest, most robust,
most imposing selection of switch grass ever introduced. Not surprisingly, it makes a remarkable specimen, companion,
or screen, and combines beautifully with tall phlox, Joe-Pye, black eyed Susan, tall sedums, and other grasses of contrasting color, shape, or height. `Thundercloud bears up to wind and rain, is clothed in foliage of steely blue-green, and
during August and during September is topped with 2 foot tall, 1 foot wide, open panicles of pale green and burgundy.
These provide seed for birds throughout much of the winter season. PRICE INCLUDES ROYALTY.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Pennisetum alopecuroides Hameln (pen-i-see-tum al-oh-pek-you-roy-deez)

(Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass) ................................................................................................................................................ Zone 5
2 in flower by 2 wide; full sun to light shade. This superb selection differs from the species in being more compact
with darker green foliage. The flower spikes are 3 to 4 long, pale green in mid-summer, and mature to a creamy tan.
Hameln is best in moist, fertile, well drained soils, but tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Popular for mass planting
or accent, Hameln is a good choice where a neat, compact, low maintenance plant is desired.
Size: #2 pot
Spacing: 2-3
Size: #5 pot
Spacing: 2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Pennisetum alopecuroides Little Bunny (pen-i-see-tum al-oh-pek-you-roy-deez)
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Pennisetum alopecuroides Moudry (pen-i-see-tum al-oh-pek-you-roy-deez)

(Black Flowered Fountain Grass)................................................................................................................................................. Zone 5
2-3; full sun to light shade. Moudry is drought tolerant, reliable, and attractive even not in flower, which leads to
the topic of bloom time. This fountain grass is showy in bloom, but it is later blooming than other fountain grasses in
our line. Practically speaking this means that during long hot summers it will give a nice floral display in the fall. During
years of cool summers it may not flower much. With this in mind, the cultivar Viridescens may be a better choice in
northern areas or areas of cool summer temperatures. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 21/2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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(Little Bunny Fountain Grass) ..................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5

8-12 in flower; full sun to light shade. One of the smallest fountain grasses, Little Bunny is aptly named for its soft
textured foliage and fuzzy late summer to fallborne floral spikes. It needs virtually no care and is excellent as a ground cover
or foreground plant to other grasses and fall blooming perennials.
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Pennisetum alopecuroides Red Head (pen-i-see-tum al-oh-pek-you-roy-deez)

(Red Head Fountain Grass).......................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
3 tall, 4 in flower; full sun to light shade. How about a Fountain Grass that when planted in spring produces a floral
spray that reaches 6 feet wide and 4 feet tallthat same fall? Thats what `Red Head does, and when it flowers it is
incredible. Beginning during August, its flowers are set well within the foliage mass. This isnt desirable, but they continue to elongate, and a week or so later they are standing a foot above the foliage. And, the plumes are amazing deep
reddish purple 8 inch long, 3 inch wide bottle-brush spikes which remain prominent well into winter. The foliage of
`Red Head is nice as well. A rich deep green during the growing season, it turns lovely golden tones during fall and
remains tawny all winterespecially nice when decorated with new fallen snow.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Pennisetum alopecuroides Viridescens (pen-i-see-tum al-oh-pek-you-roy-deez)

(Early Blooming Black Flowered Fountain Grass).................................................................................................................. Zone 5
2- 2 in flower; full sun to light shade. With superb densely set, glossy green leaves, this sturdy mound forming cultivar
is a splendid foliage plant from spring through late summer. In early fall, however, it becomes a spectacle of floral delight
as its extraordinarily showy, fuzzy, near-black bottle brush shaped inflorescences unfurl well above the foliage.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Pennisetum orientale Karley Rose (pen-i-see-tum or-ee-en-tale-ee)

PATENT APPLIED FOR
(Karley Rose Oriental Fountain Grass) ..................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
2-3; full sun to light shade. Introduced by Sunny Border Nurseries, Karley Rose is a magnificent selection with
outstanding foliar and floral qualities. Throughout the growing season it is clothed in gently arching vibrant green foliage. Then, during mid to late summer and through fall it sends up an amazingly showy display of soft rose colored,
fuzzy, foxtail plumes that catch morning dew, reflect light, and dance in the wind. Mass plantings are outstanding and
suitable companions are numerous. Some of the finest include Agastache, Allium, Amsonia, Asters, Astilbe, Calamintha,
Coreopsis, Echinacea, Eupatorium Chocolate, Hedera, Hemerocallis, Kalimeris, Lavandula, Origanum, Perovskia,
Sedums, and numerous other ornamental grasses. PRICE INCLUDES ROYALTY.
Size: #2 pot
Spacing: 21/2-3
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Pennisetum setaceum Fireworks (pen-i-see-tum se-tay-see-um)
(`Fireworks Fountain Grass) ........................ TENDER PERENNIAL USE FOR ANNUAL COLOR
2 - 2; full sun to light shade. Fireworks fountain grass boasts metalic red foliage decorated with variegation ranging
from green to white to hot pink. This array of colors and the mirrorlike sheen of the foliage really pops, and when the
purple foxtail flower tassels appear during late season it is even more effective. Great for edging, accent, containers,
and massing, `Fireworks is quick to mature and constantly improves throughout the season. It combines well with other
annuals as well as hardy perennials including other ornamental grasses, Coreopsis, coneflowers, `Purple Showers
hardy pansy, goldenrod, and tall sedums such as `Neon, Àutumn Joy, and `Star Dust. PRICE INCLUDES ROYALTY. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 12-16
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Pennisetum setaceum Rubrum (pen-i-see-tum se-tay-see-um)

(Purple Leaved Fountain Grass)................... TENDER PERENNIAL USE FOR ANNUAL COLOR
2-3 in flower; full sun to light shade. Although not perennial here, purple leaved fountain grass is so extraordinary,
for its deep purple leaves and flowers, that it has become popular simply for seasonal effect. A staple ingredient in
the designs of our countrys top landscape architects, and universally included in perennial plantings of leading botanic
gardens, few plants are so reliably showy. Purple leaved fountain grass requires little maintenance and is easy to grow.
It flowers throughout summer with showy reddish purple spikes, is superb in mass plantings, and may be combined with
cultivars of Pennisteum alopecuroides, P. villosum, and white-flowered annuals and perennials.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Pennisetum `Skyrocket' (pen-i-see-tum ad-veen-a)

(`Skyrocket' Fountain Grass).................................... TENDER PERENNIAL USE FOR ANNUAL COLOR
PATENT APPLIED FOR
2-2 in flower; full sun to light shade. This sport of `Fireworks' is clothed in bright white and lively green variegated
foliage and silky white and pink bottlebrush blooms during summer. It is excellent in gardens as an annual or planters for
seasonal color. Companions are superb and include purple or red leaved grasses as well as a host of perennials including
daylilies, Liatris, tall sedums, coneflowers, tall phlox, and purple leaved Eupatorium.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Pleioblastus fortunei Variegata (ply-oh-blas-tus fore-too-nee-eye)

(White-stripe Bamboo) ................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 5
14-24; full sun to moderate shade. Nicely painted white and green, the fine textured foliage of this ground covering
bamboo is cheerful and attractive throughout the growing season. It can be used for all the same applcations as dwarf
yellow stripe bamboo, and tends to brighten up shady areas even more. This, and other spreading bamboos may be
controlled with a deep edging or by planting in a sunken container or drain pipe.
Schizachyrium scoparium `Blue Heaven (skits-ah-keer-ee-um skoh-pair-ee-um)

(Blue Heaven Little Bluestem) ..................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
3 - 3; full sun to light shade. `Blue Heaven was selected by the University of Minnesota for its taller, upright habit,
and phenomenal foliage color that begins dark blue with burgundy accents, then turns dark blue-purple, and after a few
frosts, dark red. It flowers from late summer into early fall, resists drought, and is fine enmasse or in combination with
other grasses, sedums, black eyed Susan, garden phlox, sages, and many other popular perennials.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Schizachyrium scoparium The Blues (skits-ah-keer-ee-um skoh-pair-ee-um)
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sesleria autumnalis (ses-lair-ee-a awe-tum-nay-lis)

(Autumn Moor Grass) ..................................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
14-18; full sun to moderate shade. Autumn moor grass is a neat, tidy, well behaved little grass that is excellent for sun
or shade planting as a ground cover, edging, or accent plant. Moor grass is quite tough and drought resistant but also
very beautiful with bright yellow-green rather upright foliage arranged in a dense tuft. During late summer moor grass
puts on a wonderful floral display with 3 inch long wind responsive purplish black, white stamened spikes carried 10
to 14 inches above the foliage. Eventually maturing to purplish brown, they persist and look nice throughout the winter
season. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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(The Blues Little Bluestem) ........................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4

1-2; full sun. Exceedingly popular along the east coast, where it was introduced a few years ago, The Blues is an
amazing selection of our own native bluestem. This, like the native species, is terrific for its late season flowering, sending
up masses of silvery blue racemes during early fall. As with the native species, these open to expose attractive silvery
flowers which eventually dry to a soft tawny shadestaying this way to decorate the landscape throughout the winter
months. The flowers are remarkable, but couple this with the foliage which is a rich iridescent steel blue that becomes
suffused with tones of yellow and burgundy during fall, and you have a plant of exceptional worth. Try The Blues
on a large scale as a ground cover or use it as an accent plant in combination with other grasses, and all manner of sun
loving fall blooming perennials and ground covers. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
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Sorghastrum nutans Ìndian Steel' (sor-gas-trum noo-tanz)

(Ìndian Steel' Indian Grass) ................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
4-5, 6' in flower; full sun to light shade. Ìndian Steel' is an excellent selection for adding year round
low-maintenance interest to the landscape. This clump forming selection has slender metallic blue-green
leaves that turn a coppery yellow with cool autumn temperatures. The flower panicles of Ìndian Steel',
however, are the most compelling feature of the grass, and the reason it should be included in the
landscape. They begin to emerge in July and persist effectively through fall and winter with feathery,
reddish-brown flowers decorated with yellow anthers. The flowers are stiffly upright-growing, carried
well above the foliage, and provide excellent vertical interest. Suitable for xeriscaping as well as planting regular garden settings, Ìndian Steel' makes a good companion to asters, Baptisia, Boltonia, phlox,
Rudbeckia, coneflowers, and other ornamental grasses. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 2-3
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Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sorghastrum nutans Sioux Blue (sor-gas-trum noo-tanz)

(Sioux Blue Indian Grass) ............................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4
3-4, to 6 in flower; full sun to light shade. A descendent of one of North Americas finest prairie grasses, Sioux Blue
is an attractive clump former. Rick Darke of Longwood Gardens made this selection for its upright habit and its leaves;
colored bright powder blue-gray, lovely, and wind responsive. Above them during late summer are borne showy tanyellow foot-long panicles. Not only are they attractive but extremely silky to the touch. In maturity the flowers turn
a soft delicate tan and about this time the fall foliar color comes into play. Yellowish with burnt orange, the autumnal
effect is superb. Use Indian grass in mass plantings, for naturalizing, as an accent plant, and as a companion. It is drought
tolerant, reliable, and attractive throughout the year. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spartina pectinata Àureomarginata (spar-teen-a pek-ti-nay-ta)

(Gold Variegated Prairie Cord Grass) ........................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
3-4, full sun to light shade. Prairie cord grass is a spreading variety perfect for rain gardens, ditches, swales, and areas
bounded by concrete. Not only does it withstand considerable drought, but tolerates a great deal of moisture as well.
It is tough and healthy, and can be used anywhere it is contained by natural or constructed features. Graceful, wind
responsive, and colorful, the narrow strap-shaped foliage of this beautiful plant is vertically striped green and vibrant
yellow. During mid to late summer it is topped with light green spikelike inflorescences that age to an attractive pale
brown. Exceptional as an erosion controlling ground cover, gold variegated prairie cord grass is excellent for use in
planters, medians, rain gardens, and on hillsides. It combines with many perennials such as black eyed Susan, Culvers
root, phlox, and coneflowers, provided that it is held in check by a deep edging.
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sporobolus heterolepis (spor-ah-bol-us het-er-oh-lep-is)
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(Prairie Dropseed) ............................................................................................................................................................................ Zone 4

1-2, to 3 in flower; full sun to light shade. Common to the American prairie, prairie dropseed is a natural addition to
our home and commercial gardens. This handsome grass slowly forms dense arching clumps of fine-textured emerald
green leaveseach clump reaches 1 1/2 to 2 feet tall and infuses a comfortable cool green feel to the landscape. The
foliar mass turns deep orange during autumn then light coppery tan in winter. Flowering too, is impressive. This occurs
during late summer, first with the emergence of thin cylindrical stalks which elongate to 30 inches. At their tops are
borne whispy, curiously scented, silver, wind responsive inflorescenceswhich are particularly effective when lighted
from behind. Excellent in all soil types and easy to grow, prairie dropseed is drought tolerant and excellent for use on
a small or large scale. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Sporobolus heterolepis `Tara (spor-ah-bol-us het-er-oh-lep-is)

(`Tara Dwarf Prairie Dropseed) .................................................................................................................................................... Zone 4
1; full sun to light shade. Selected in the wild by Roy Diblik of Northwind Perennial Farm, `Tara is a marvelously unique
selection of prairie dropseed. Like the parent species, `Tara is excellent for late season floral display and for creating an eye
catching punctuation to the season with its fine textured foliage and lovely seed heads carried upon slender stems. Unlike
the species, however, `Tara has a tight, spiky, vase shaped habit, and even carries its seed heads in this manner, instead of
arching like the parent species. It is also significantly shorter and more compact. `Tara is an easy fit in any landscape and
comfortably combines with a host of other grasses and perennials. Naturally, it grows well with coneflowers, goldenrod,
Agastache, sedums, and Russian sage, but should not be overlooked as a ground cover in mass plantings, or as a unique
accent plant or edger along sidewalks and garden pathways. Size: #1 pot (6 or 8/flat) Spacing: 11/2-2
Blooming Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
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Common Name Index

Ajuga ...................................................................................... 53
African Lily .......................................................... 51, 69-70
Akebia ................................................................................... 23
Aster .......................................................................58-59, 153
Astilbe..............................................................................59-61
Avens ...............................................................................85-86
Balloon FLower ..............................................................131
Bamboo ............................................................166-167, 179
Bearberry ............................................................................. 57
Beard Tongue ..................................................................125
Bears Breeches ................................................................. 50
Bee Balm ............................................................................122
Bellflower ......................................................................64-65
Bergenia................................................................................ 63
Betony .................................................................................153
Bittersweet .......................................................................... 24
Blanket Flower ...........................................................82-83
Bleeding Heart ............................................................72-73
Bloodroot ...........................................................................137
Bluebeard ............................................................................ 65
Blue-eyed Grass .............................................................152
Blue Star .............................................................................. 56
Blue-star Creeper ..........................................................113
Bluestem...................................................................163, 179
Boston Ivy ........................................................................... 28
Brass Buttons ...................................................................116
Brunnera.............................................................................. 63
Bunchberry ........................................................................ 69
Butterbur ..................................................................126-127
Candytuft...........................................................................109
Cardinal Flower..............................................................121
Carnation .......................................................................71-72
Chive ................................................................................54-56
Clematis ..........................................................................24-26
Coneflower.................................................73-78, 135-136
Coral Bells .................................................................. 97-100
Coreopsis ........................................................................67-68
Corydalis .............................................................................. 69
Creeping Charley ...........................................................122
Crownvetch......................................................................... 69
Culvers Root ...................................................................157
Daisy
Shasta ....................................................................116-117
Daylily.............................................................................91-96
Dead Nettle ..............................................................113-114
Deutzia .................................................................................. 71
Dropseed ............................................................................180
Dutchmans Pipe ............................................................. 23
Epimedium.......................................................................... 78
Fairy Bells......................................................................... 73
Fennel .................................................................................... 52
Ferns.................................................................................33-39
Fescue .........................................................................167-168
Foamflower.......................................................................155
Foamy Bells ............................................................... 99-100
Garlic................................................................................54-56
Gayfeather.........................................................................117
Gentian.................................................................................. 83
Geranium .......................................................................83-85
Ginger .................................................................................... 57
Golden Star ......................................................................... 66
Grass
Bluegrass .........................................................................166
Blue Oat ..........................................................................168
Buffalo .............................................................................166
Chinese Silver ................................................................171
Cordgrass.........................................................................180
Feather Reed.........................................................163-164
Fountain .................................................................177-179
Indian ...............................................................................180
Japanese Blood ..............................................................168
Japanese Forest .............................................................168
Japanese Silver ..............................................................171
Junegrass .........................................................................169
Mondo..............................................................................124
Moor.................................................................................179
Plume ...............................................................................166
Switch .....................................................................176-177
Hen and Chicks .....................................................147-151
Hepatica ................................................................................ 96
Hibiscus .....................................................................100-101
Holly, Sea............................................................................. 79
Honeysuckle................................................................27, 73
Horsemint ..........................................................................123
Hosta............................................................................102-108
Houttuynia........................................................................108
Hydrangea .....................................................................26-27
Hyssop .............................................................................51-52
Iceplant ...........................................................................70-71
Indian Pink ......................................................................152
Indigo..................................................................................... 62
Iris ................................................................................109-113
Ironweed ............................................................................156
Ivy .....................................................................................86-87
Jack-in-the-Pulpit .......................................................... 57
Joe Pye ............................................................................79-81
Kalimeris ...........................................................................113
Ladys Mantle ..................................................................... 54
Lamb's Ears .......................................................................153
Lavender ....................................................................115-116
Lenten Rose ..................................................................88-89
Ligularia ....................................................................117-118
Lily ...............................................................................118-119
Lily-turf ....................................................................119-121
Lily of the Valley ............................................................ 67
Lobelia .................................................................................121
Loosestrife ................................................................121-122
Mazus ...................................................................................122
Milkweed.............................................................................. 58
Mint ......................................................................................122
Mondo Grass.....................................................................124
Moss .............................................................................136-137
Myrtle ..................................................................................158
Nepeta ..................................................................................123
New Jersey Tea ................................................................. 65
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Obedient Plant ................................................................131

Onion ...............................................................................54-56
Orchid Flower ........................................................155-156
Oregano ..............................................................................124
Pachysandra ............................................................124-125
Pansy ...........................................................................158-159
Persicaria............................................................................126
Petunia ................................................................................136
Phlox ...........................................................................127-131
Pincushion flower ........................................................138
Plumbago ............................................................................. 65
Poppy ...................................................................................153
Prairie Dock .....................................................................152
Pulmonaria .......................................................................132
Ragwort ..............................................................................151
Rattlesnake Master .......................................................... 79
Reed ......................................................................................163
Rockcress .......................................................................61-62
Rodgersia ...........................................................................132
Rose .............................................................................133-135
Rupturewort ...................................................................... 97
Russian Sage.....................................................................126
Rye ........................................................................................169
Sage .......................................................................................137
Savory .................................................................................... 64
Sea Oats...............................................................................165
Sedge............................................................................164-165
Sedum .........................................................................138-147
Shamrock ...........................................................................124
Silene...........................................................................151-152
Silver-fleece vine............................................................. 28
Snakeroot ............................................................................. 67
Snow On The Mountain .............................................. 51
Solomons Seal.......................................................132, 152
Spiderwort .........................................................................155
Spurge..............................................................................81-82
St. Johns-wort................................................................108
Strawberry................................................................. 82, 159
Sumac ..................................................................................132
Sunflower ......................................................................87-88
Sweet Flag ........................................................................163
Sweet Woodruff ............................................................... 83
Thyme ........................................................................153-155
Toadflax Ivy....................................................................... 70
Trefoil..................................................................................121
Trumpetvine ...................................................................... 23
Turtle-head......................................................................... 66
Twinspur.............................................................................. 72
Veronica ....................................................................156-157
Vines ................................................................................23-28
Virginia Creeper .............................................................. 27
Windflower ........................................................................ 57
Wintercreeper.................................................................... 79
Wintergreen ....................................................................... 83
Wisteria................................................................................. 28
Yarrow ............................................................................50-51
Yellow-root ......................................................................159
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Scientific Name Index

Acanthus spinosus...............................................................................................50
Achillea ....................................................................................................................50-51
Acorus...............................................................................................................................163
Adiantum..........................................................................................................................33
Aegopodium ................................................................................................................51
Agapanthus ...................................................................................................................51
Agastache .............................................................................................................51-52
Ajuga ......................................................................................................................................53
Akebia ...................................................................................................................................23
Alchemilla........................................................................................................................54
Allium .........................................................................................................................54-56
Amsonia .............................................................................................................................56
Andropogon..............................................................................................................163
Anemone .........................................................................................................................57
Arctostaphylos ..........................................................................................................57
Arisaema trifolium ............................................................................................57
Aristolochia...................................................................................................................23
Arundo ...........................................................................................................................163
Asarum .............................................................................................................................57
Asclepias............................................................................................................................58
Aster ............................................................................................................................58-59
Astilbe.........................................................................................................................59-61
Athyrium ..............................................................................................................33-34
Aubrieta ..................................................................................................................61-62
Baptisia...............................................................................................................................62
Bergenia............................................................................................................................63
Brunnera .........................................................................................................................63
Buchloe............................................................................................................................166
Calamagrostis .....................................................................................163-164
Calamintha .................................................................................................................64
Campanula .........................................................................................................64-65
Campsis ............................................................................................................................23
Carex buchananii .........................................................................164-165
Caryopteris....................................................................................................................65
Celastrus ........................................................................................................................24
Ceratostigma ..............................................................................................................65
Chasmanthium......................................................................................................165
Chelone ...............................................................................................................................66
Chrysogonum ..............................................................................................................66
Chrysopsis........................................................................................................................66
Cimicifuga .......................................................................................................................67
Clematis...................................................................................................................24-26
Convallaria ...................................................................................................................67
Coreopsis ...............................................................................................................67-68
Cornus ...............................................................................................................................69
Coronilla ...........................................................................................................................69
Corydalis .........................................................................................................................69
Crocosmia ..........................................................................................................69-70
Cymbalaria ....................................................................................................................70
Delosperma .......................................................................................................70-71
Deutzia .............................................................................................................................71
Dianthus.................................................................................................................71-72
Diascia ..............................................................................................................................72
Dicentra ...............................................................................................................72-73
Disporum .......................................................................................................................73
Diervilla.............................................................................................................................73
Dryopteris............................................................................................................35-37
Echinacea .............................................................................................................73-78
Epimedium ...................................................................................................................78
Erianthus .....................................................................................................................166
Eryngium ..........................................................................................................................79
Euonymus ......................................................................................................................79
Eupatorium .....................................................................................................79-81
Euphorbia ..........................................................................................................81-82
Fargesia ......................................................................................................166-167
Festuca ............................................................................................................167-168
Fragaria............................................................................................................................82
Gaillardia .............................................................................................................82-83
Galium..................................................................................................................................83
Gaultheria procumbens ..............................................................................83
Gentiana ...........................................................................................................................83
Geranium..............................................................................................................83-85
Geum ...........................................................................................................................85-86
Hakonechloa .........................................................................................................168
Hedera......................................................................................................................86-87
Helianthus ......................................................................................................................87
Helictotrichon .....................................................................................................168
Heliopsis ..........................................................................................................................87
Helleborus............................................................................................................88-89
Hemerocallis ....................................................................................................91-96
Hepatica ............................................................................................................................96
Herniaria ......................................................................................................................97
Heuchera ........................................................................................................97-100
x Heucherella.............................................................................................99-100
Hibiscus ...........................................................................................................100-101
Hosta ................................................................................................................102-108
Houttuynia .................................................................................................................108
Hydrangea ........................................................................................................26-27
Hypericum ................................................................................................................108
Iberis ................................................................................................................................109
Imperata ....................................................................................................................168
Iris .......................................................................................................................109-113
Isotoma ...........................................................................................................................113
Kalimeris ....................................................................................................................113
Koeleria .........................................................................................................................169
Lamiastrum...............................................................................................................113
Lamium ...........................................................................................................................114
Lavandula ...................................................................................................115-116
Leptinella .....................................................................................................................116
Leucanthemum .....................................................................................116-117
Leymus arenarius ...........................................................................................169
Liatris ..............................................................................................................................117
Ligularia........................................................................................................117-118
Lilium ...............................................................................................................118-119
Liriope ............................................................................................................119-121
Lobelia ............................................................................................................................121
Lonicera.............................................................................................................................27
Lotus .................................................................................................................................121
Lysimachia ...............................................................................................121-122
Matteuccia ...................................................................................................................37
Mazus ...............................................................................................................................122
Meehania cordata..........................................................................................122
Miscanthus .................................................................................................171-175
Molinia ..........................................................................................................................175
Monarda ....................................................................................................122-123
Nepeta ..............................................................................................................................123
Onoclea ............................................................................................................................37
Ophiopogon .............................................................................................................124
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Origanum ..................................................................................................................124
Osmunda ..........................................................................................................................38
Oxalis ..............................................................................................................................124
Pachysandra ...........................................................................................124-125
Panicum .........................................................................................................176-177
Parthenocissus ............................................................................................27-28
Pennisetum .............................................................................................177-179
Penstemon ..................................................................................................................125
Perovskia .....................................................................................................................126
Persicaria ...................................................................................................................126
Petasites ......................................................................................................126-127
Phlox ................................................................................................................127-131
Physostegia ................................................................................................................131
Platycodon .................................................................................................................131
Pleioblastus .............................................................................................................179
Poa ........................................................................................................................................168
Polygonum ...................................................................................................................28
Polygonatum .........................................................................................................132
Polystichum .................................................................................................................38
Pulmonaria ............................................................................................................132
Rhus ...................................................................................................................................132
Rodgersia ..................................................................................................................132
Rosa .....................................................................................................................133-135
Rudbeckia .................................................................................132, 135-136
Ruellia ..............................................................................................................................136
Sagina ............................................................................................................................136
Salvia ...............................................................................................................................137
Sanguinaria .............................................................................................................137
Scabiosa..........................................................................................................................138
Schizachyrium.......................................................................................................179
Sedum................................................................................................................138-147
Sempervivum ........................................................................................147-151
Senecio.............................................................................................................................151
Sesleria .........................................................................................................................179
Silene..................................................................................................................151-152
Silphium .......................................................................................................................152
Sisyrinchium.............................................................................................................152
Smilacina ...................................................................................................................152
Sorghastrum .........................................................................................................180
Spartina ......................................................................................................................180
Spigelia ..........................................................................................................................152
Sporobolus ................................................................................................................180
Stachys ...........................................................................................................................153
Stokesia ........................................................................................................................153
Stylophorum ...........................................................................................................153
Thymus ............................................................................................................153-155
Tiarella ........................................................................................................................155
Tradescantia ..........................................................................................................155
Tricyrtis .......................................................................................................155-156
Verbena..........................................................................................................................156
Vernonia ....................................................................................................................156
Veronica........................................................................................................156-157
Veronicastrum .....................................................................................................157
Vinca ..................................................................................................................................158
Viola ....................................................................................................................158-159
Waldsteinia ............................................................................................................159
Wisteria .........................................................................................................................128
Xanthorhiza ............................................................................................................159
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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

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Zones/Average Annual Minimum Temperature

Zone 3
Zone 5
-30 to -40 F
-10 to -20 F
Zone 4
Zone 6
-20 to -30 F
0 to -10 F
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A NOTE ABOUT OUR ENVIRONMENT

Ornamental horticulture by definition is the culture of landscape plants plants grown to enhance the aesthetics
of our homes and the quality of our lives. Horticultural plants perform such valuable functions as cleansing the
air, enriching the soil, feeding and providing habitat for wildlife, and preventing soil erosion. Additionally, they
help to reduce noise, reduce heat and glare, and of course provide beauty through their variety of colors, forms,
textures, and aromas.
Paradoxically however, the production of these very plants is almost as certain to damage our environment as their
use is to help it. Normal production procedures require the frequent use of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides,
fertilizers, and other pesticides.
Admittedly, we have not been able to eliminate all of the negative environmental influences typically associated
with the wholesale growing of nursery stock. We have found no complete substitute for plastic containers, plastic
greenhouse coverings, or fossil fuels. Even so, the preservation of the environment weighs heavily in our decision
making, and our efforts are continually directed toward reducing or eliminating any negative impact. To date we
have implemented the following:
recycling of greenhouse films
recycling of plastic containers, cardboard,
glass, and office paper
use of square pots to conserve water and fertilizer,
and to protect ground water
minimal use of liquid fertilization
elimination of pre-emergent herbicides from
our production cycle
evaluation of plants for invasive characteristics
ongoing program of discontinuing carcinogenic
and mutagenic pesticides
practice of Integrated Pest Management and
biological control of diseases and pests
testing and introduction of numerous
disease/pest resistant exotic and native
species and varieties
stock bed construction which preserves
existing tree stands
use of recycled paper and soy-based ink
in printed material
Ours is an age of increasing awareness of the
importance of preserving our environment. It is an
age in which plants are being recognized for the
benefits which they innately bring to our lives.
Even so, we must realize that our good intentions
can easily be tainted by negligent production
practices. Now, and in the future, at Hortech we
will continue to make every effort to supply
Premium Plants in an environmentally responsible
manner.
David MacKenzie
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Ferns ..................................................................................................................................... 30-39

Perennials & Ground Covers ...................................................................................................40-159

Ornamental Grasses ..............................................................................................................161-181

Index - Common Names..............................................................................................................................182

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Valuable HOW TO info on back.

KEY TO CATALOG SYMBOLS

Blooming times are approximate and typical.

They may vary depending upon weather and

Flowers attractive to butterflies.

NOTE: The light conditions reported in this catalog represent

Foot Friendly plants tolerate a fair amount of

In addition to conventional uses, these plants

Full sun. Locations receiving full sun are

Recommended for rooftop planting. Green

Great cutting plants providing flowers for live

These plants are relatively drought

Moderate shade. Locations in moderate

Relatively Salt Tolerant. These plants are good