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At Van Berkum Nursery, we strive for continued growth as a source for healthy perennials in New England, to stay abreast of the latest developments

in our field, and to retain a family-run business of integrity.

Greetings,What a year! A busy April, rainy May, decent summer and a wild fall. We thank

you for your business this past year. This may be a no-brainer, but it is because of you that we staying ahead in these tough times.

We are doing a two-year catalog for 2012-13 since many of you are using the computer to access our information; we can also save in paper, costs, and time. We have taken the prices out of the text (see price sheet inside the back cover) so you can share the catalog with your clients. Next year, we’ll have a supplement for 2013 with our new plants for the year.

Your clients are also welcome to use our website to access perennial information; many people have commented on the printable plant list feature under photos that lets you create a pdf of selected plants.

We’d love to see you on Facebook, and if you don’t receive our weekly e-mails during the season (bi-monthly in winter) and would like to, please sign up on our availability page… or just call us at 603-463-7663.

We’ve been busy getting used to our new software, and hope you like the weekly ratings of the plants. It takes the two of us many hours each week to look at and grade every crop, but we think the results are worth it.

Peter and the crew are putting the finishing touches on a multi-year project that allows us to recycle our irrigation water. It saves groundwater and prevents any runoff going into the marsh. We are very excited about this project.

Have a peaceful and healthy winter and hopefully we’ll see you at New England Grows (February 1-3). Our booth number is 2053.

Leslie and Peter van Berkum

What Sets Van Berkum Nursery Apart?•New England Woodlanders® Native New England shade plants that are nursery

propagated and grown here at our nursery. Also check out our sunny native meadow cultivars, New England Meadows, and our list of perennials native to the Appalachian area, Appalachian Woodlanders®.

•Wicked Ruggeds Our selection of plants that truly stand the test of time.• We propagate and grow most of over 800 varieties of perennials for our market of

landscapers, garden centers, institutions, estates, and landscape gardeners in New England. Our perennials are grown “lean and mean” (see border).

•Our informative catalog is one of the best in the industry and our website has photos and information for our New England area that you AND your clients can use. Call us for a price / availability password.

• Excellent availability and plant ratings We strive to maintain great availability through November. We also produce weekly lists for both landscapers and garden centers, with ratings for every plant in the nursery (e.g.: in bud, heavy roots, floppy, etc.). You can can sign up to receive this weekly e-mail right on the availability page of our website.

• Our customer service is one of the best in the green industry; our folks are helpful, willing to go the “extra mile” to help you solve problems, and they LOVE to talk plants. Plus, our drivers deliver with style.

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We grow many of our varieties in True Gallon size, which is a full and established 8” container. These are great for instant

impact in your jobs or garden center.

We often put “spec racks” on our delivery trucks, so you can peruse some “temptation perennials” while you are unloading.

This is dangerous, we know!

Phone(603)463-7663 Fax(603)463-7326www.vanberkumnursery.com email: [email protected]

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THE NITTY GRITTY (What you really need to know...)

Ordering Guidelines: Duringwintermonths, orders may be placed for shipment before May 15. AfterMarch, please put your orders in no more than one month in advance. Backorders need to be picked up (or delivered) by June 15.Orders cancelled less than 36 hours before delivery/pick-up will be subject to a 20% restocking fee. We cannot UPS plants.

How toOrder: * Call us at (603) 463-7663* E-mail us at

[email protected]* Fax (603) 463-7326 back our weekly

availability list, which is our order form; you’ll also find the list on our website.

Website:Please check out our website; we continue to add new photos of our plants: www.vanberkumnursery.com

Hours: March 15 (or when snow is gone) – November 15Monday-Friday: 7:00am-5:00pmSaturday: 8:00am-3:00pm (April 15 – July 1)Closed Sundays, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.

Prices:See price list inside the back cover.

Payment: All transactions will be net andon a cash basis, except when prior credit has been established. All bills are due at net 30

days. There will be a 2% charge per month on all late bills. Customers are responsible for incurred collection fees.

Discounts: Annual discounts are based on yearly sales. Please speak with a member of our sales staff.3% discount on orders over $5,000.5% discount on orders over $10,000.10% discount on orders over $20,000.

Guarantee:We propagate most of what we sell. All material leaving our nursery will be healthy stock, true to name. We will replace any plant which proves otherwise. We cannot, however, replace stock lost by causes over which we have no control.

OurCustomTags: We have tags for all our perennials using our own information and photos. There are colorful banners at the top of each tag that identify the plant as Sun perennial, Shade perennial, Rock garden, Ground cover, New England Meadows, Appalachian Woodlanders®

or New England Woodlanders®.

Delivery/Directions: See pages 174 and 175.

Pick-ups: You may pick out your plants anytime. We have a locator chart to help you find plants. If you call by early the day before, we’ll pull your plants for you. We cannot pull plants on Saturdays. Please order by Friday morning for Monday pickup.

THE WHOLE NINE YARDS (What you’d like to know if only you had the time to read it...)

Nomenclature:To help standardize the naming of perennials, we have followed the nomenclature in “Naamlijst Van Vaste Planten” from the Netherlands. This is the accepted list for the Perennial Plant Association and is widely accepted in Europe. We do, however, list the English name first in our catalog, followed by the correct name from the plant’s language of origin. We feel that Latin is hard enough, without worrying about German, Swedish, etc.

Pot Returns:We will reuse returned pots and trays which originated from our nursery and are in good condition.We encourage this effort to recycle materials and if you’d like us to pick them up while we are delivering to you, we can do so afterJune15. Please call us ahead of time, as this helps keep our drivers on schedule. The containers in bold type below are the ones we can reuse. Thank you!

Container Sizes: [Size] [no. per tray] [diameter] [volume] (metric)2 1/2" 32 per tray 2 1/2" 9.60 oz. (280 ml)31/2" 18pertray 31/2" 1.06pts. (500ml)1quart 15pertray 41/2" 1.01qts. (955ml)2quart 8pertray 53/4" 2.11qts. (1.99l)Truegal. 6pertray 8" 1.11gal. (4.5l)2gal.(trade) notnested 83/4" 1.60gal. (6.10l)

Plant Patents:The initials PP (Plant Patent) and PPAF (Plant Patent Applied For) indicate that the perennial may not be propagated.

Wholesale Status:We sell only to customers in the horticultural trade: landscape contractors, designers and architects, garden centers, nurseries, property maintenance personnel, and non-profit institutions. Landscapers and designers, please accompany your clients to the nursery. We encourage this chance for your clients to become familiar with the plants.

Professional Affiliations:New England Nurseryman’s AssociationNew Hampshire Landscape AssociationNorth American Rock Garden SocietyNew Hampshire Plant Growers AssociationMaine Nurseryman’s AssociationPerennial Plant AssociationAssociated Landscape Contractors of MassachusettsInternational Plant Propagators SocietyRoyal Horticultural SocietyNew England Wildflower Society, Inc.Internationale Stauden-UnionArnold Arboretum

Availability: Our availability lists come out weekly during the season, listing numbers of each plant available and the date the next crop will be ready. These are also our order forms. Although it is our goal to provide a complete selection of plants throughout the entire season, we do not guarantee availability of any quantity of the plants contained in this catalog. Adequate supply is always subject to crop conditions and other variables over which we have no control.

Hardiness: A long chapter could be written on the inconsistencies of hardiness ratings. There are two maps commonly used, and variables such as micro-climates, soil types, winter cover and plant maturity affect performance. Suffice it to say that unless noted, all plants are hardy to our region of New Hampshire, USDA Zone 5 (-20 degrees F). The seacoast area and Massachusetts are zones 5-6 and the mountains are zones 3-4.

Invasive Plants: We have deleted several plants from our list, such as Iris pseudacorus, that have either appeared on state/federal invasives lists or have qualities that we feel would qualify them for such a list. Many are good landscape plants, just a little too good for comfort. Sorry about any inconvenience that this causes.

How We Deal with Insect Pests: We don’t like to spray chemicals on our plants. Not to say that we never do, but we try all sorts of other options first. We use a lot of beneficial insects, meaning bugs that prey upon the pest insects. We also use insecticidal soaps and horticultural oils. These are very benign materials that smother the insects. If all else fails, we’ll use chemicals that are cleared for the pests and the plants that we grow.

We pay some of our crew in bugs and larvae

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S P E C I A L T Y L I S T S

New England Woodlanders® and Appalachian Woodlanders®

In 2012, we are in our fourteenth year of our “New England Woodlanders®” series. The series is made up of native New England shade plants which are nursery propagated and grown here at Van Berkum Nursery. We also have a list of Appalachian Woodlanders,® officially native to the Appalachian area, but which do very well in New England gardens. These are a great garden center item since they come with custom picture tags and 5" x 7" point of purchase signs to promote sales. We also have a 30" x 18" vinyl banner for $14.00 to announce your native plant section.

For our landscape customers, these natives will be valuable additions for shade gardens and natural iz ing backyard woodlands. We plan to add to this series each year. A list of our current New England Woodlanders® and Appalachian Woodlanders® appears below. You may find that we may be out of some of these plants, as several are very difficult to grow in containers. We keep trying as a labor of love (or fierce refusal to give up). The following are some of the most challenging: Sanguinaria canadensis, Jeffersonia diphylla, Hepatica americana, Hydrastis canadensis, Actaea rubra, and Caulophyllum thalic-troides. Enjoy these natives if we have them; please forgive us if we don’t. There is always next year!

Appalachian Woodlanders® are in bold – the rest are New England Woodlanders®

(Note: All native plants have banners in this catalog)

Actaea pachypodaActaea racemosaAnemone canadensisAnemonella thalictroidesAralia racemosaAsarum canadenseArisaema triphyllumAster divaricatusAster macrophyllusCaltha palustrisCaulophyllum thalictroidesChelone glabraCornus canadensisDelphinium exaltatumDicentra eximiaDodecatheon meadiaEpigaea repens

Ferns:Adiantum pedatumAthyrium filix-feminaDryopteris filix-masDryopteris marginalisMatteuccia struthiopterisOnoclea sensibilisOsmunda cinnamomeaOsmunda claytoniaOsmunda regalisPolystichum acrostichoides

Gaultheria procumbensGaylussacia brachyceraGentiana andrewsiiGeranium maculatum

Grasses:Carex appalachicaCarex pensylvanicaCarex platyphylla

Hydrastis canadensisIris cristataJeffersonia diphyllaLinnaea borealisMeehania cordataMertensia virginicaMitchella repensMitella diphyllaPachysandra procumbensPackera aureaPaxistima canbyiPhlox carolinaPhlox stolonifera

Podophyllum peltatumPolygonatum commutatumSaxifraga virginiensisSmilacina racemosaSmilacina stellataSpiranthes cernua v.

odorataStreptopus roseusStylophorum diphyllumTiarella cordifoliaTrillium grandiflorumUvularia grandifloraUvularia sessifoliaViola pedataWaldstenia fragaraidesXanthoriza simplicissimaZizia aptera

Wicked Ruggeds(Rugged perennials for massing and ground cover in northern New England)

As more newly bred plants are introduced into our plant palette, the line between long-lived perennials and annuals is becoming blurred. Many of our customers are asking for long-lived perennials that rarely need dividing, and that can be used in massing. We have thought hard about the plants we grow, and have been ruthless in what we have left off this list. These are the really tough ones – the plants that, when given the correct conditions, will thrive over the long run and will seldom need dividing. They won’t need picky deadheading. These are “Wicked Rugged” plants. Keep in mind that a lot of the other plants we grow will last in the garden for a long time, but will need dividing every four or five years to look their best. We have not included these. Also, a lot of great plants we grow tend to be somewhat short lived, but will seed-in reliably and give a lifetime of beauty, such as Aquilegia, Corydalis lutea, and Campanula persicifolia. We have not included these either – we are looking at perennials you can plant in a specific place that will thrive with minimum care.

Plants in bold are New England natives

Actaea racemosaAlchemilla alpinaAlchemilla mollisAmsonia speciesAnemone canadensisAnemone hybridsArctostaphylos uva ursiAruncus aethusifoliusAruncus dioicusAsarum canadenseAster divaricatusAster ericoides ‘Schneegitter’Aster macrophyllusAster oblongifolius ‘October Skies’Aster oblongifolius ‘Raydon’s

Favorite’AstilbesAstrantia majorBaptisia australisBergenia cordifoliaCalamintha nepetaCampanula ‘Pink Octopus’Chrysanthemum weyrichii

‘White Bomb’Chrysogonum virginicumComptonia peregrinaConvallaria majallisCoreopsis auriculata ‘Nana’Coreopsis ‘Zagreb’Epimedium speciesEupatorium maculatumFerns:

Athyrium filix-feminaDennstaedtia punctilobaDryopteris marginalisMatteuccia struthiopterisOsmunda cinnamomeaPolystichum acrostichoides

Galium odoratumGeraniums:

cantabrigiensemacrorrhizummaculatumsanguineum

Grasses:Calamagrostis acutifloraCarex speciesChasmanthium latifoliumDeschampsia cespitosaMiscanthusPanicum virgatum speciesSporobolus heterolepsis

HelianthusHelleborus orientalisHemerocallis cultivarsHeuchera americana typesHeuchera villosa typesHosta speciesHyssopus officinalisIndigoferaIris varieties:

cristatasibiricaversicolor

LamiastrumsLigularia speciesLysimiachia clethroidesMacleaya microcarpaMitella diphyllaNepeta cultivarsNipponanthemum nipponicumOmphalodes vernaPachysandra procumbens

Persicarias:amplexicaulis ‘Firetail’affinis ‘Superba’ polymorpha

Phlox subulataPodophyllum peltatumPolygonatum commutatumPolygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’Potentilla tridentataPulmonaria longifolia ssp.

cevennensisPulmonaria rubraRhus a.‘Gro-Low’Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’Saruma henryiiSedums:

‘Autumn Joy’Most stonecrop (short) types

Senna hebecarpaSolidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’Stachys cultivarsTeucrium chamaedrysThermopsis carolinianaTiarellasTrollius laxusVaccinium angustifolium cultivarsVeronicas:

‘Georgia Blue’‘Waterperry’

Vinca minorViola labradoricaWaldsteinia fragaroidesWaldsteinia ternataXanthorhiza simplicissima

New England MeadowsIn 2007, we began growing a line of meadow plants to go along with our Woodlanders series. The New England Meadows line is made up of plants, both open pollinated and horticultural selections, that are indigenous to the New England area and which grow well in meadow conditions. Since our region is not home to many indigenous meadows, consider these plants for use in garden situations. Here is a list of our current plants. Note: We also offer some of the American native meadow plants that originate in the west but are suited to our climate as well. They are not included on this list because they are not indigenous to our area.

Asclepias incarnataAsclepias tuberosaAster laevis ‘Blue Bird’Aster linariifoliusAster novae angliae ‘Alma

Potschke’Baptisia tinctoriaComptonia peregrinaEupatorium maculatum

‘Gateway’

Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’

GaillardiaGrasses:

Deschampsia cespitosaPanicum virgatumSchizachyrium scoparium

HeleniumIris versicolorLobelia cardinalis

Lobelia siphiliticaMonardaPycanthemumOenotheraRudbeckia nitida

‘Herbstsonne’Sanguisorba canadensisScutellaria incanaSenna hebecarpaSolidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’

Thalictrum dioicumVernonia novaboracensisVeronicastrum virginicum

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Allium senescens ‘Summer Beauty’Amsonia ciliata var. filifoliaAralia cordata ‘Sun King’Arisaema triphyllumAruncus ‘Misty Lace’Astilbe chinensis ‘Purple Candle’

(Purpurkerze)Astilbe ‘Delft Lace’Astilbe ‘Younique Silvery Pink’Athyrium ‘Ghost’Baptisia tinctoriaCampanula p. ‘Telham Beauty’Coreopsis Cosmic Eye’Coreopsis ‘Star Cluster’Echinacea ‘Hot Papaya’Echinacea purpurea ‘Green Envy’Echinacea purpurea ‘Pica Bella’Epimedium grandiflorum albumEpimedium grandiflorum ‘Mizuhomaru’Epimedium grandiflorum ‘Nanum’Epimedium grandiflorum

‘Queen Esta’Epimedium grandiflorum

‘Saxton’s Purple’Epimedium sempervirens ‘Mars’Epimedium sempervirens ‘White Purity’Epimedium x youngianum

‘Baby Doll Pink’Epimedium x youngianum

‘White Star’Epimedium x youngianum

‘Yenomoto’

Euphorbia ‘Ascot Rainbow’Grass Calamagrostis x acutiflora

‘Overdam’Grass Carex platyphyllaGrass Carex siderosticha ‘Variegata’Grass Eragrostis spectabilisGrass Juncus effususGrass Panicum virgatum

‘Ruby Ribbons’Grass Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’Grass Sorghastrum nutansHemerocallis ‘Hush Little Baby’Hemerocallis ‘Purple de Oro’Hosta ‘American Sweetheart’Hosta ‘Moon River’Hydrastis canadensisIris sib. ‘Gull’s Wing’Iris sib. ‘Memphis Memory’Lathyrus vernus ‘Rosenelfe’Lotus corniculatus ‘Pleniflorus’Monarda didyma ‘Pink Lace’Paeonia ‘Brother Chuck’Paeonia ‘Coral Sunset’Paeonia ‘Do Tell’Paeonia ‘Fairbanks’Paeonia ‘Green Lotus’Paeonia ‘Hot Chocolate’Paeonia ‘Memorial Gem’Paeonia ‘Mons Jules Elie’Paeonia ‘Mrs. A.B. Franklin’Paeonia ‘Sea Shell’Paeonia ‘Sprite’

Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Ezra Pound’ (tree)Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Age of Gold’

(tree)Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Boreas’ (tree)Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Guardian of

Monastery’ (tree)Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Nike’ (tree)Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Rimpo’ (tree)Paeonia suffruticosa

‘Ruffled Pink Petticoats’Paeonia ‘Westerner’Papaver orientale

‘Princess Victoria Louise’Persicaria virginiana ‘Lance Corporal’Phlox divaricata ‘Blue Moon’Phlox ‘Jeana’ (paniculata group)Phlox ‘Peacock White’

(paniculata group)Platycodon ‘Astra Double Blue’Primula kisoanaPycnanthemum tenuifoliumRudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii

‘Little Gold Star’SanguinariaSedum ‘Carl’Sedum floriferum

‘Weihenstephaner Gold’

Our New Varieties for 2012 Scenes from Around the Nursery

Tobey, our head grower, with some of his true gallons.

At our Open House, we gave “hayrides” across the marsh to our other growing facility.

John and his crew roll up the shade cloth for winter.

Christy doesn’t quite trust the camera, but she is always smiling.

Peter working on a project for recycling water.

Epimedium x youngianum ‘Yenomoto’, one of 10 new exciting epimediums for 2012

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ACHILLEA (a-kil-lee'a) Yarrow (Asteraceae) U.S. Native

Yarrow are staples of the perennial border, with gray-green lacy foliage and long- lasting umbels of vivid blooms, also easily dried. Drought resistant, although best in moist soil. Go easy on the fertilizer on yarrows.

‘Coronation Gold’ – One of the old standbys, with gray-green leaves and golden yellow flowers. Does well in dry meadows. Tall and sturdy!

Light: sun Height: 36"Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: rich golden yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7

millefolium ‘Oertel’s Rose’ – A vivid yarrow with gorgeous purple-pink flowersthat are slow to fade. Shorter than many other achilleas.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-24"Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 24"Color: violet pink Pricing: 2 qt /A


millefolium ‘Strawberry Seduction’ – This yarrow is part of the Tutti Frutti series, known for its sturdy, compact growth habit and long bloom time. Flowers are velvety red with bright gold centers. PP#18401.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-20"Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24"Color: strawberry red Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A


millefolium ‘Summerwine’ – Unique color, very rich and intense, long season of bloom.

Light: sun Height: 24"Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 24"Color: burgundy red Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘Moonshine’ – Valued for its easily blended, pale yellow flower and shorter height.Light: sun Height: 12-24"

Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 24"Color: light canary yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘Pomegranate’ – Another yarrow that is part of the Tutti Frutti series, bred for its sturdy, compact growth habit and long bloom times. Flowers are dark velvety red with good lasting color. PP#20763.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-28"Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24"Color: velvety red Pricing: 2 qt /A


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Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. “Ind.” means indefinitely.

ACONITUM (ak-o-ny' tum) Monkshood, Wolfsbane (Ranunculaceae)(Caution – All plant parts are highly poisonous!) A magnificent erect plant with deeply cut dark green foliage and hooded flowers. Established plants like to be left alone. With a common name of wolfsbane, we think this is a good idea!

‘Blue Lagoon’ – This dwarf monkshood is perfect for containers or the front of a border. ‘Blue Lagoon’ blooms along most of its stem, giving it a stunning flower show. Make sure it has plenty of moisture in full sun. A great new introduction which adds valuable blue color to the late summer garden.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 10-12"Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 12-16"Color: bright blue Pricing: 2 qt / B


napellus (Common Monkshood)Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48"

Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 36"Color: dark blue Pricing: 2 qt /A


septentrionale‘Ivorine’–A wonderful compact aconitum, with delicate creamy flowers and earlier bloom time.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48"Bloom: Jul Spacing: 36"Color: creamy white Pricing: 2 qt /A


ACTAEA (ac-tay'a) (Cimicifuga) Bugbane (Ranunculaceae) U.S. Native

‘Chocoholic’– Yes, we picked this one because of its name. This is a new nearly black introduction from the Netherlands. The pink bottlebrush flowers are fragrant and a magnet for butterflies. PPAF.

Light: pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 18-24"Color: mauve pink Pricing: True ga / D

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

racemosa (Black Cohosh, Black Snakeroot) – Great architectural specimen with tall, spectacular airy spires of white flowers. With moist soils will fill a four-foot space. Native. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: pt.sh Height: 48-72" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 48" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A

New England Woodlanders®

Tag Header: New England Woodlanders® Zones: 3-7


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simplex‘Brunette’– A lovely dark bugbane with very dark foliage.Light: pt.sh Height: 48-60"

Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 48"Color: creamy white Pricing: True ga / E


simplex‘BlackNegligee’– A vigorous bugbane with exotic flower fragrance and dark stems. The lacy black foliage gets even darker in full sun.

Light: pt.sh Height: 48-60"Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 48"Color: creamy white Pricing: True ga / E


simplex‘HillsideBlackBeauty’– Choice cimicifuga with “nearly black” purple foliage, with its best color in full sun. This is the darkest cultivar available to date! PP#9988.

Light: pt.sh Height: 48-60"Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 48"Color: creamy white Pricing: True ga / E


ACTAEA(ac-tay’a)Baneberry(Ranunculaceae)

pachypoda‘MistyBlue’(Doll’sEyes)– Clump-forming finely cut blue-green foliage and white bottlebrush flowers make this native woodland perennial a great addition to a woodland garden. White baneberry is known for its beautiful white berries and ‘Misty Blue’ has a dark eye. Best in decent moisture. Remember that the berries are very poisonous.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: May Spacing: 36"Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B



Actaea (continued) AGASTACHE (a-guh-sta' key) Anise Hyssop (Lamiasceae)

‘BlackAdder’– This recent cross (between A. rugosum and A. foeniculum) is covered with smoky blue flowers and dark purple buds. It gives a great effect with shades of purple. ‘Black Adder’ is a long bloomer, caviar for butterflies and hummingbirds and is sterile so it will not reseed.

Light: sun Height: 30-36"Bloom: Jul-Oct Spacing: 24"Color: smoky purple-blue Pricing: True ga /A


‘BlueFortune’– A prairie wildflower with attractive heart-shaped leaves and blue-purple flower spikes from July to September. Wonderful licorice aroma and flavor. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is very drought tolerant. Also dries well. Prolific seeder. This compact introduction by Gert Fortgens has crisp foliage and deeper blue flowers than A. foeniculum. Light: sun Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: deep blue purple Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

AJUGA(a-jew'gah)Bugleweed(Lamiaceae) U.S. Native

reptans – Compact, mat-forming ground cover, growing anywhere but dry sun, even in dry shade. Very aggressive – will fill large shady areas where lawns are difficult to establish. Multicolored forms are very attractive.

---- ‘Black Scallop’ – This handsome new introduction has textured scallop-shaped leaves and stays very compact. ‘Black Scallop’ has a purple-black foliage color that lasts through the season. This variety is very durable and can take light foot traffic. PP#15815.

Light: sun /sh Height: 4-6” Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18” Color: violet blue Pricing: 1 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-9

---- ‘BurgundyGlow’– Burgundy, green and white leaves. Light: sun /sh Height: 6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 12-24" Color: violet blue Pricing: 1 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-9

---- ‘ChocolateChip’(syn.tenorii‘Valfredda’)– This ajuga is charming, with narrow shiny purplish leaves and diminutive flowers. It is a true dwarf and spreads slower than other Ajuga reptans. Worth a try!

Light: sun /sh Height: 2" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 12-18" Color: violet blue Pricing: 1 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-9

Actaea pachypoda ‘Misty Blue’ berries


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---- ‘PurpleBrocade’– A selection with purplish leaves that have a brocaded texture.

Light: sun /sh Height: 6-8"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 12-24"Color: violet blue Pricing: 1 qt /A

Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-9

ALCEA(al-say' ya)Hollyhocks(Malvaceae)Hollyhocks are tall, easy to grow, and old fashioned, with large saucer-shaped blossoms. They bloom for a long time. Stately at the back of a border, or naturalized around foundations. Short lived but self-sowing.

‘Blacknight’ – Single flowers of the darkest black-purple.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 60-70"

Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24"Color: black-purple Pricing: 2 qt /A


ficifolia(AntwerpHollyhock) – Vigorous and extremely hardy, being a native of Siberia. The foliage resembles Alcea rosea.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 60-70"Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24"Color: yellow, pink, white Pricing: 2 qt /A


ALCHEMILLA(al-kem-ill'a)Lady’sMantle(Rosaceae)

alpina – This charming dwarf lady’s mantle has dark green leaves with a delicate white edge. It stays neat and compact and seeds in moderately (we think this is a good thing). Excellent edging, ground cover or rock garden perennial. Native to Newfoundland and Greenland, so it is plenty hardy. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-8"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24"Color: chartreuse Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 2-6

mollis – This is a lovely “yesteryear” perennial with pleated fan leaves that hold drops of dew in the morning. Sprays of chartreuse flowers dry well. Very easy culture. Reseeds readily. Lovely at pond’s edge or in and around terraces. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24"Color: chartreuse Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A


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ALLIUM (al' lium) Ornamental Onion (Liliaceae)Allium are bulbous perennials which thrive all summer and can be divided and cared for like other perennials. Their flowers are unique rounded umbels and the onion odor is only apparent when crushed. Their foliage is a welcome vertical accent in any garden. Most reseed freely.

christophii(StarsofPersia)– This show-stopping allium has huge (10-12") heads of starry amethyst flowers. It provides an amazing architectural contrast in the garden. Flower heads can be dried.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-20"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12"Color: silvery amethyst purple Pricing: True ga /A


‘Globemaster’ – This “super bulb” has clusters of deep violet flowers that form a large globe 6-8" across, lasting for 3-4 weeks in the garden. This will form a clump of strap-like foliage that begins to fade away after blooming. A wonderful architectural accent. Flower heads can be dried.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18"Color: deep violet Pricing: True ga / E


senescens ‘Glaucum’ (Circle Chives) – Blue-gray leaves grow in a whorl from the center. A real conversation piece for rock garden, crevice or on a wall.

Light: sun Height: 4-6"Bloom: Sep Spacing: 8"Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt /A


senescens ‘Summer Beauty’ (Mountain Garlic) – Here is a great allium attractive to butterflies and birds. It has rounded heads of 11/2" globe flowers on narrow glossy strap-like foliage. Reseeds freely.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18"Bloom: Sep Spacing: 12-15"Color: Jun-Jul Pricing: 2 qt /A


thunbergii‘Ozawa’– A fall-blooming allium with grass-lke leaves and 1-2" rounded flower clusters. The leaves turn a tawny orange.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 9-12"Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 8"Color: violet purple Pricing: 2 qt /A


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AMSONIA (am-sow'nee-ah) Blue Star Flower (Apocynaceae) U.S. Native

‘BlueIce’– A compact form of Amsonia tabernaemontana that has vivid blooms and willow-shaped dark green foliage that turns a vivid gold in autumn. ‘Blue Ice’ forms a wide compact clump and has a long bloom time. Drought tolerant. OneofourWicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-15"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24"Color: shades of blue Pricing: 2 qt /A


ciliatavar.filifolia(FringedBlueStar)– For those of you in love with Amsonia hubrichtii, here is a compact version. Fringed blue star is clump forming, with soft needle-like leaves and terminal flowers. The fall color, like hubrichtii, is a vivid warm yellow.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 10-12"Bloom: May Spacing: 24"Color: pale blue Pricing: 2 qt /B


hubrichtii(ArkansasBlueStar)– This distinctive species from central U.S. has more feathery foliage and paler flowers than A. tabernaemontana. The foliage makes a dazzling display of soft texture, and turns bright yellow and rust in autumn. Oneofour Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-30"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24"Color: pale blue Pricing: 2 qt /A


tabernaemontana – Bushy native with willowy appearance and unusual colored steel blue flowers. Forms a shrub-like clump with gorgeous bright yellow fall color. Easy and long-lived. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 30"Color: soft, pale steel blue Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A


ANEMONE (a-nem'o-nee) Windflower (Ranunculaceae)

canadensis(CanadaAnemone) – This is a very vigorous native ground cover, best in a wild garden. Its spread is slowed by deep shade or full sun. Very ornamental, but fast growing, with light green dissected leaves and pure white flowers. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 12-24"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" indColor: white with yellow centers Pricing: 2 qt /A



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hybrida‘HonorineJobert’– A pure white sport, discovered in 1858 in France, still very popular, with clean white flowers, yellow stamens.OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh Height: 36-40"Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24"Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B


multifida‘AnnabellaDeepPink’ – A lovely native with finely cut mounding foliage and delicate flowers that become attractive silken seedheads after bloom. Rarely offered by nurseries and we think that should change. Naturalizes well.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 10"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" U.S. Native

Color: deep vivid pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

multifida‘AnnabellaWhite’ – A lovely native with finely cut mounding foliage and delicate flowers that become attractive silken seedheads after bloom. Rarely offered by nurseries and we think that should change. Naturalizes well.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 10"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" U.S. Native

Color: creamy white Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

‘Pamina’(JapaneseAnemone) – Semi-double, lavender-rose flowers. Handsome grape-shaped leaves. Valuable for late season bloom. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24"Color: lavender rose Pricing: 2 qt / B


‘PinkSaucer’™(hupehensis,var.japonica) – This is one of the earliest summer-blooming anemones, with large rose pink flowers. It is vigorous, well-branched and does best in moist soils.

Light: pt.sh Height: 18-24"Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 18-24"Color: rose pink Pricing: 2 qt /A


tomentosa(vitifolia)‘Robustissima’(GrapeleafAnemone) – Large, single, pink fall blooms, with textured grape-shaped leaves. Prefers rich moist soil. Naturalizes readily. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 24"Color: purple rose Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B



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ANEMONELLA (a-nem-o-nell'a) Rue Anemone (Ranunculaceae)

thalictroides– A delicate but tough woodland native with blue-green anemone-like foliage and lovely single flowers. Easy culture with moist well-drained soil, although plants tend to go dormant in midsummer heat. Plant with late-emerging ground covers for a display all season. Limited quantities.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 4-8"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18"


Color: white Pricing: 31/2"/see price list Tag Header: New England Woodlanders® Zones: 4-7

ANEMONOPSIS (a-nem-o-nop'sis) False Anemone (Ranunculaceae)

macrophylla– A rare woodland plant with low clumping foliage somewhat like columbine and elegant waxen cup-shaped flowers on tall black stems in late summer. It loves our cool summers and does best in a sheltered spot. This is a plant that stops visitors in their tracks when it is in bloom. Slow to establish but long lived. Very unusual!

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30" (foliage 12")Bloom: Aug Spacing: 18"Color: lilac violet Pricing: 2 qt / B


ANGELICA(an-jel' i-ca)PurpleParsnip(Apiaceae)

gigas – Huge striking biennial herb with large lobed leaves and dramatic umbel flowers on red stem. Short-lived but reseeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-60"Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24-30"Color: burgundy red Pricing: True ga /A


AQUILEGIA(ak-will-ee'ja)Columbine(Ranunculaceae) U.S. Native

Beautiful flowers over lacy decorative foliage. For borders, naturalizing or massing. Short lived but reseeds freely. Likes a well-drained site.

alpina – Perhaps the best garden columbine. Persistent dark green foliage.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18"

Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18"Color: violet blue Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘Biedermeier’ – Neat compact mounds of foliage and a nice array of colors in the flowers. Very pretty naturalized in a woodland setting.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18"Bloom: May-June Spacing: 12"Color: pink, purples, white Pricing: 2 qt /A


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canadensis – Rugged native, prefers sandy soilswith adequate moisture, but will tolerate dry soils. Less susceptible to leaf miner damage.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18"Color: grayed red and yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A


vulgaris‘BarlowBlack’ – An old-fashioned columbine with spurless, double purplish black flowers.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-30"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12"Color: dark purple Pricing: 2 qt /A


ARABIS(ar'a' bis)DwarfRockcress(Brassicaceae)

blepharophylla‘RedSensation’(CoastRockCress,WallCress) – This arabis has a low rosette of dark leaves and tall stems of fragrant pink flower clusters. Semi-evergreen. Give it good drainage. ‘Red Sensation’ is great for rock gardens or along stone walls.

Light: sun Height: 6-8"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 6-8"Color: deep pink Pricing: 2 qt /A


sturii – Little tight mats of shiny leaves. Rock gardens. Evergreen. Light: sun, light shade Height: 3-4"

Bloom: May Spacing: 8"Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A


ARALIA(ah-rail' yah)(Araliaceae)

cordata‘SunKing’ – This stunning spikenard has chartreuse-yellow foliage shading to pale lime and red-brown stems. The small white flowers in late summer are followed by purple (inedible) berries. This was brought back from Japan by Barry Yinger; a wonderful introduction.

Light: shade / pt.sh Height: 36"Bloom: August Spacing: 36" Color: white Pricing: 2 ga / D



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racemosa(AmericanSpikenard,IndianRoot)– A much larger woodland plant than our common Aralia nudicaulis, A.racemosa is a bushy native with handsome foliage and wide branching habit. It flowers in a long-branching cluster of umbels, then bears purple berries in the fall. In the ginseng family, American Spikenard will fill a large area in a shady garden. Noted for its aromatic root.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 36-60"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 36"


Color: greenish white Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: New England Woodlanders® Zones: 5-9

ARCTOSTAPHYLOS(arc-to-staff' i-los)Bearberry U.S. Native

(Ericaceae)

uvaursi– Evergreen, drought-tolerant ground cover that loves sandy soil. Long prostrate stems with shiny small leaves. Red berries and bronze foliage in fall. Good for hot, dry slopes; rocky areas. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-12"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24"Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B


ARISAEMA(a-ri-see'ma)Jack-in-the-Pulpit(Araceae)

triphyllum(Jack-in-the-Pulpit)– Unusually stately spring wildflower, with a hooded, striped blossom surrounding a spathe (the jack). Large horizontally held leaves go dormant leaving a cluster of scarlet fruit. Likes moist and humusy soil, swampy shade is great! This plant takes a lot of time to root in; we often sell it without heavy roots.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 18-30"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18"


Color: green and purple Pricing: 2 qt / B & 1 qt / BTag Header: New England Woodlanders® Zones: 4-9

ARMERIA(ar-meer'ee-a)SeaThrift,SeaPinks(Plumbaginaceae)

maritima‘Splendens’– A tough salt-tolerant perennial with tufted linear grass-like foliage and dense globe-shaped flowers. ‘Splendens’ is very ornamental with vivid pink flowers attractive to hummingbirds.

Light: sun Height: 8-10"Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 12"Color: rich dark pink Pricing: 2 qt /A


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ARTEMISIA (are-ti-meez'-ee-a) Wormwood (Asteraceae)Mostly scented, gray foliaged, and subshrubby, artemisias like it lean and dry with the exception of A. lactiflora.

ludoviciana‘ValerieFinnis’ – Compact, slower growing artemisia with stunning wide silvery leaves. Choice specimen that contrasts beautifully with green or purple. Flowers are fairly inconspicuous.

Light: sun Height: 18-24"Bloom: Jul Spacing: 18"Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A


schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’ – Silvery, mound-shaped plant for borders, rocks, edging. Very fine textured.

Light: sun Height: 12-20"Bloom: Spacing: 18"Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 2 qt /A


stelleriana ‘Boughton Silver’ (Silver Brocade) (Wormwood) – A compact selection of the native beach wormwood. Beautiful white, wooly foliage. Good edger where annual dusty miller is used. Cascades over walls and pot edges. Needs good drainage. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun Height: 8"Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 12" U.S. Native

Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8

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Artemisia ludoviciana ‘Valerie Finnis’

Artemisia s. ‘Boughton Silver’with purple heuchera


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ARUNCUS (ah-run'-kus) Goat’s Beard (Rosaceae)

aethusifolius(DwarfGoat’sBeard) – Round, neat form and lacy leaves. Good for rock garden and front of border. Long-blooming. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-12"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18"Color: creamy white Pricing: 2 qt /A


dioicus – Huge shrub-like perennial, great for back of border or as a specimen. Grows 4-5 feet in diameter. Interesting tall hedge for the edge of a woodland. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh Height: 48-72"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" U.S. Native

Color: cream Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /ATag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-7

dioicus ‘Kneiffii’ – Unique looking with deeply cut thread-like leaves. The foliage gives the feeling of a low threadleaf maple. A choice specimen.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 36"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18"Color: cream Pricing: 2 qt / C


‘Misty Lace’ – This is a cross between the standard Goat’s Beard, Aruncus dioicus and the dwarf A. aethusifolius. It is mid-sized and does better in hot, humid conditions. PP#15798.

Light: sun /sh Height: 18-24"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18-24"Color: white Pricing: True ga / B


ASARUM (a-sar'-um) (Hexastylis) Wild Ginger (Aristolochiaceae)

canadense(CanadianWildGinger) – A woodland native of great merit! Large heart-shaped eggshell satin leaves make a lovely deciduous ground cover. Nice with other wildflowers, or in rocky areas. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh Height: 6-12"Bloom: May Spacing: 12"Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 1 qt / B



europaeum (European Ginger) – (This leaf is our logo.) Choice ground cover with glossy, evergreen heart-shaped leaves for woodland gardens, and edging. Likes rich, humusy soils but hates a regular diet of lawn sprinklers.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 6"Bloom: May Spacing: 12"Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 31 /2" /see price list


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ASCLEPIAS (as-klee'-pe-as) Butterfly Flower, Milkweed(Asclepiadaceae)With showy yarrow-like flowers and attractive seed pods, asclepias is butterfly caviar. Drought resistant and long lived with quite a taproot...try not to move it. Late to emerge in the spring. Needs good drainage.

incarnata(SwampMilkweed) – Large flowers and easy culture, always covered with butterflies.

Light: sun Height: 36-48"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 36"Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt /A

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Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-8

tuberosa– We are excited to offer this native meadow plant again. After years of trying to get it to flourish in a pot, we had a gorgeous blooming crop this year.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24"Color: clear tangerine orange Pricing: 2 qt /A

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ASTER (ass'-ter) Michaelmas Daisy (Asteraceae) U.S. Native

Fall-blooming favorite, daisy-like flowers in varied colors. Selected mildew-resistant varieties. Moisture and good drainage will also help control mildew. Note that a few of the asters have the nice long new genus name of Symphyotrichum. Nothing is easy, is it? We’ll list them under aster for a couple of years until the dust settles.

divaricatus(Symphyotrichumdivaricatus)(WhiteWoodAster)– This aster is native from Ontario to Georgia. It is very adaptable and hardy, great for a woodland tapestry. Best to deadhead to prevent self-sowing unless you’d like a ground cover effect. It is carpeted with white flowers in the fall. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun /shade Height: 12-18"Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24"Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A



x frikartii‘Monch’(Frikart’sAster)– Compact and floriferous, loose bushy habit and attractive to butterflies. Make sure this classic aster has good drainage.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24"Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 12-18"Color: rich lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A



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laevis‘BlueBird’(SmootherAster)– Similar to A. ‘Hella Lacy’ but with flowers that are more blue than purple. Very mildew resistant, with less of the “bare leg” look so frustrating with the tall asters. A Dr. Richard Lighty introduction.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48-60"Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24"

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Color: bluish, yellow centers Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /ATag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-8

linariifolius(Stiff-leavedAster)– This aster, a northeastern native, never has a mildew problem. It has unusual needle-like foliage and stays neat and low. Small flowers have yellow centers. Needs full sun to be at its best.

Light: sun Height: 12-24"Bloom: Sep Spacing: 12"Color: violet blue Pricing: 2 qt /A

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macrophyllus– Native to eastern U.S. with large sturdy basal leaves and tall flowering stems. Forms a dense and very handsome ground cover of dark green. Will take dry wooded conditions. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-48"Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 36"Color: bluish white Pricing: 2 qt /A



novae-angliae(Symphyotrichumnovaeangliae)(NewEnglandAster)---- ‘AlmaPotschke’ – Long flowering and dazzling bright pink.

Light: sun Height: 36"Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 30"Color: bright magenta pink Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A


---- ‘PurpleDome’ – A striking and compact introduction from the Mt. Cuba Center. Very mildew resistant.

Light: sun Height: 18"Bloom: Sep Spacing: 18"Color: deep purple Pricing: True ga /A


oblongifolius(Symphyotrichumoblongifolius)---- ‘OctoberSkies’(AromaticAster) – This aster is highly tolerant of drought

and poor soils. It is a good ground cover with flowers of a very clear violet blue. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-30"Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 18"Color: violet blue Pricing: 2 qt /A


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---- ‘Raydon’sFavorite’– Here is a busy aromatic-leaved aster that doesn’t have the “ugly leg” problem of many tall asters. It tolerates dry soil, has large lavender blue flowers with yellow centers and looks stunning with tall sedums or amsonias. A tough and durable plant that has great effect in the fall.

Light: sun Height: 24-36"Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 18-24"Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A


‘Schneegitter’(Universumgroup)(HeathAster)– Forms a low mat of fine-textured foliage covered with tiny white flowers in the fall. Will drape beautifully over walls. Mildew resistant, attracts butterflies. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 4"Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 18"Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘WoodsPink’(NewYorkAster) – Excellent... compact and very clear of mildew.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-12"

Bloom: Sep Spacing: 18"Color: violet tinged pink Pricing: 2 qt /A


ASTILBE(as-til'-bee)FalseSpirea(Saxifragaceae)Long-lived perennials for massing, border, or specimen, with fern-like ornamental foliage and showy blooms. Will tolerate sun with ample moisture, but is happiest in some shade. Bloom time is June through August. (Flowering times are broken down below after “bloom” as early, middle, late.) OneofourWickedRuggeds.

[WHITE]---- ‘BridalVeil’(brautschleier)

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 20"Bloom: late /Jul-Aug Spacing: 24"Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8---- ‘Deutschland’

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 20"Bloom: early /Jun-Jul Spacing: 24"Color: creamy white Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9---- ‘Ellie’(japonica)– The flowers fade to green instead of brown and this

new introduction has very glossy bronze-tinged foliage.Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24"

Bloom: early /Jun-Jul Spacing: 18"Color: pure white fading to green Pricing: 2 qt / B



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---- ‘MilkandHoney’(chinensis‘MilkandHoney’) – Creamy white plumes turn pink as they age. New foliage appears marbled.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 30"Bloom: late /July-Aug Spacing: 18-20"Color: shades of white Pricing: 2 qt / B

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9---- ‘WilliamBuchanan’– Nice dwarf astilbe with dark glossy foliage and

plumes of creamy white flowers that turn to pink.Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 9-12"

Bloom: mid /July Spacing: 12"Color: creamy white to pink Pricing: 2 qt /A


[PINK]---- ‘BressinghamBeauty’ – Round clumps of handsome foliage. PP#8828.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 39"Bloom: mid /July Spacing: 24"Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8---- ‘DelftLace’ – Red stems carry salmon-red buds that open to soft apricot

pink. The foliage on this attractive cultivar is deep blue-green with red highlights. PP#19839.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24"Color: soft apricot pink Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9---- ‘Erika’

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-30"Bloom: early /Jun-Jul Spacing: 24"Color: medium pink Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8---- ‘HennieGraafland’ – Similar to astilbe’s ‘Sprite,’ but more vigorous

with more upright feathery spikes. Shiny dark green foliage.Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 16"

Bloom: mid /July Spacing: 12"Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8---- ‘OstrichPlume’ (‘Straussenfeder’)

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-30"Bloom: mid /July Spacing: 24"Color: salmon pink Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8---- ‘PeachBlossom’

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 20"Bloom: mid /July Spacing: 18"Color: pale salmon pink Pricing: 2 qt /A


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---- ‘VisionsinPink’(chinensis‘VisionsinPink’) – Texured blue-green leaves and fragrant thick plumes. PP#11860.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 15-18"Bloom: mid /July Spacing: 24"Color: pale pink Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8---- ‘VisionsinRed’(chinensis‘VisionsinRed’) – Bronze-green foliage and

red buds that open to red-pink. PP#11965 Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: late /Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: deep purple pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

---- ‘YouniqueSilveryPink’ – Fragrant pale pink plumes above lacy foliage that forms a rounded clump. The abundant flowers on the astilbe rise high above the foliage.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 20" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 20"

Color: pale pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9

[RED]---- ‘Fanal’

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 20-24" Bloom: early /Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: ruby red Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9

---- ‘PurpleCandle’(chinensis‘Purpurkerze’) – A later-blooming astilbe with bold dark green foliage. This Chinese astilbe can tolerate more sun than many astilbes if given ample moisture.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-48" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18-24"

Color: purple-red shades Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9

---- ‘RedSentinel’ –Dark stems. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-30" Bloom: late /Jul-Aug Spacing: 18" Color: deep wine red Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

[ROSE]---- ‘Pumila’(chinensis‘Pumila’) – Excellent ground cover.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12" Bloom: late /Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: lavender rose Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8


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ASTILBOIDES (ass-till-boy'-dees) (Saxifragaceae)

tabularis(Shield-leafRoger’sFlower)– Beautiful huge round leaves, up to 3 feet across, make this an interesting accent or specimen. Likes moist or wet feet.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 48"Color: creamy white Pricing: True ga /A


ASTRANTIA (a-stran'-tee-a) Masterwort (Apiaceae)

‘AbbeyRoad’– Dark purple-pink flowers on purple-black stems. Introduced by Dofferhoff /Rijnbeek in 2003. PP#14961. Beetles love this one (just kidding).

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18"Color: dark purple-pink Pricing: 2 qt / B


‘Roma’– This Piet Oudolf selection has soft pink button-shaped flowers and silvery pink ruffs. Nice rich green foliage. Best in moist soils. Astrantias are great dried flowers.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12-18"Color: soft pink Pricing: 2 qt / B


AURINIA(aw-ri'-nee-a)BasketofGold(Brassicaceae)Cascading gray-green foliaged perennial with bright flowers to accompany spring bulbs. Needs excellent drainage; lives longer if cut back by 1 /3 after bloom. Grows well in crevices. Semi-evergreen.

saxatilis‘Compacta’ – Cascading evergreen plant for massing and edging; likes sandy soil.

Light: sun Height: 12"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18"Color: bright canary yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A


saxatilis‘Sulphurea’ – Light yellow is useful for softening bright colors.Light: sun Height: 12-18"

Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18"Color: sulphur yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A


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BAPTISIA (bap-tiz'-i-a) False Indigo (Fabaceae) U.S. Native

australis – Bushy, long-lived plant for back of a border. Gray-green foliage and lovely pea-like flowers. Likes to stay in one spot. Pods give long season of interest. Perennial Plant Association 2010 Plant of the Year. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 36"

Color: indigo-blue Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

‘Purple Smoke’ – This cultivar has charcoal gray stems with smoky purple flowers. Vigorous once established. Later blooming than many baptisias.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 36"Color: dusty purple Pricing: 2 qt / B


sphaerocarpa ‘Screaming Yellow’ – This new selection is compact and rounded, with bold deep-green foliage and yes, screaming yellow flowers. Large blooms, drought tolerant and deer resistant. Leslie first saw this baptisia in Leonard Perry’s wonderful Vermont garden.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24"Color: brilliant golden yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A


tinctoria (Yellow Wild Indigo) – Yellow wild indigo is an upright shrubby perennial with clover-like gray-green foliage and small creamy yellow flowers. Ornamental seed pods. Tinctoria comes from the the Latin word for dye; this was used by the early Americans as a substitute for true indigo (indigofera) in making dyes.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24-36"Color: yellow to cream Pricing: 2 qt /A

New EnglandMeadows


‘Twilite Prairieblues’ – This introduction is bicolor, with mahogany purple blooms highlighted with lemon yellow keels, which are united petals in the pea family. Selected by Dr. Jim Ault from breeding with natives species; this is a robust and lovely cultivar. PP#19011.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 42-60"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 48"Color: purple and yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B



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BERGENIA (ber-gen'-i-a) Pigsqueak (Saxifragaceae)

cordifolia – Huge waxy evergreen leaves. Good for edging, accent, underplanting, massing. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

---- ‘Winterglut’ – Deep red flowers and deep green foliage with excellent winter color – reds and purples – that last well into the winter season.

Light: sun /sh Height: 12-18"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 24"Color: red Pricing: 2 qt /A


BOLTONIA (bol-toe'-nee-a) Bolton’s Aster (Asteraceae) U.S. Native

asteroides---- ‘Snowbank’ – Wonderful very late bloomer resembling a tall, bushy aster

with no mildew. You can’t beat that!Light: sun Height: 36-48"

Bloom: Oct Spacing: 42"Color: white with yellow centers Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A


BRUNNERA(brunn'- er-a)Alkanet(Boraginaceae)

macrophylla – Large dark textured leaves (8-10 inches wide) with contrasting tiny blue flowers, good for border, massing, woodland. Takes some dry shade.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18"Color: clear French blue Pricing: 2 qt /A


macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ – This brunnera has silvery leaves and green veins. The foliage gleams in the sun, and provides a lovely contrast to its miniature blue flowers in the spring. Very sun tolerant. PP#13859.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: clear French blue Pricing: 2 qt /C & True ga /C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-7

CALAMINTHA(ka-la-min' tha)Calamint(Lamiaceae)

nepeta ssp. nepeta (Calamint) – Mounding, fine-textured minty foliage is covered with long-lasting, tiny lavender flowers. Wonderful herb for walkways or rocky areas. Lovely with roses. Prefers dry. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun Height: 12-15" Bloom: Jul-Oct Spacing: 18" Color: light lavender Pricing: True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

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CALLIRHOE (ka-lee-ro-ee) Poppy Mallow (Malvaceae)

involucrata – We are pleased to offer this little gem, given to us by Paul Sokal of Addison Gardens. It forms a horizontal clump that begins to flower just after most spring perennials have stopped blooming. The flowers are delicate in appearance, like cups of wine that seem to float on slender stems. They are easy to grow, demanding only good drainage and sun. Wonderful on walls or raised beds. Long blooming. Hard to find ...why, we don’t know.

Light: sun Height: 8-10" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 18" Color: shades of dark pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-6

CALTHA (kal'tha) Marsh Marigold (Ranunculaceae)

palustris – Stunning native with rounded leaves and bright yellow single flowers in spring. Looks wonderful naturalized along a stream. Goes dormant after bloom; try to combine it with a later-emerging foliage plant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: April Spacing: 18" Color: buttercup yellow Pricing: 1 qt / B



CAMPANULA(kam-pan'-you-la)Bellflower(Campanulaceae)A diverse genus with wonderful characteristic bell-shaped flowers. Campanulas are true nostalgia plants and the staples of many perennial borders. They have long bloom times, a good range of colors, and are easy to care for.

carpatica(CarpathianHarebell) – The carpaticas are popular for edging and rock gardens. They are floriferous and very easy. Try mixing the Clips and the Pearl series below for extended bloom.

----‘Dark Blue Clips’ (Blue Clips)Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-8"

Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 12" Color: rich blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7

---- ‘WhitePearl’– ‘White Pearl’ blooms 1-2 weeks earlier than ‘White Clips.’ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 12" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9


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glomerata‘JoanElliot’(ClusteredBellflower) – Very floriferous and more compact than ‘Superba.’

Light: sun Height: 18"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" U.S. Native

Color: deep violet blue Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

lactiflora‘LoddonAnna’– This bellflower is a beauty, growing to 30" with large masses of soft pinkish-white flowers that blend with many other colors.

Light: sun Height: 30"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24"Color: soft pink Pricing: True ga / B


persicifolia(Peach-leafedBellflower) – Large flowers rise high above the foliage (which does not resemble peach leaves), making this plant better for blending than for specimen. Grows in sun or shade. Reseeds. Evergreen foliage. Good for cutting.

---- ‘Alba’Light: sun /sh Height: 12-36"

Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18"Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8---- ‘DeepBlue’

Light: sun /sh Height: 12-36"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18"Color: blue Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8---- ‘TelhamBeauty’

Light: sun /sh Height: 12-36"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18"Color: soft porcelain blue Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘PinkOctopus’ – OK, get ready for this one; it starts with “hanging Chinese lantern” buds that become long-petalled “octopus” flowers. They cover the plant on strong stems and last for a long time. It is vigorous, easy to grow, and will definitely cause a buzz in the neighborhood. Deer resistant. PP#18885.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 10-15"Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 18-24"Color: bright candy pink Pricing: 2 qt / B


portenschlagiana‘BirchHybrid’(BirchDalmatianBellflower) – Similar to Campanula poscharskyana but shorter. Wonderful draped over walls and steps. ‘Birch Hybrid’ is more floriferous and longer blooming than the species.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 3-4"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24"Color: light violet blue Pricing: 2 qt /A


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poscharskyana(SerbianBellflower) – A choice plant for ground cover or rock walls because it blooms well in full sun or shade. Tolerates sandy soils and root competition. Staggered bloom long after its normal bloom time. Light: sun /sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: May-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: medium violet blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 4-7

rotundifolia‘Olympica’(BluebellsofScotland) – Classic cottage garden plant, well represented in Scotch folklore. It is a dainty, but durable plant with large drooping bells and long bloom time. ‘Olympica’ is a compact cultivar of rotundifolia. Native to northern seasides and mountains of the U.S. Reseeds readily. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: bright blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-8

takesimana‘Elizabeth’ – Lesser known but superb campanula with rosettes of heart-shaped light green leaves. The flowers are striking tubular bells, carried on long arching stems. Needs good drainage. Very vigorous; give it space or boundaries! Light: sun Height: 24-30" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: purplish pink Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8

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CARYOPTERIS (ca-ree-op'tur-is) Blue Mist Shrub (Verbenaceae)

clandonensis‘FirstChoice’– A lovely shrub that combines well with herbaceous perennials. ‘First Choice’ has whorls of inky blue flowers along the axils of the upper stems. Blue Mist Shrub is a late summer bloomer that looks great with rudbeckias and echinaceas. It needs well-drained soil and it is best to prune in spring. Good butterfly plant. PP#11958.

Light: sun Height: 24"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24"Color: deep vivid blue Pricing: True ga /A


CAULOPHYLLUM(kaw-lo-fill' um)BlueCohosh(Berberidaceae)

thalictroides – This mountain woodland native emerges with striking lacy purplish foliage that becomes more blue as it matures. It is large and impressive with diminuitive flowers that become dark blue berry-like seed pods. Great as a woodland transition or shade garden accent and is best in moist and limey soils. Traditionally used to induce labor, thus its other common name, Papoose-root. Not a big selling point, we realize, but interesting folklore.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 36"


Color: whitish yellow Pricing: 2 qt / BTag Header: New England Woodlanders® Zones: 3-8

CENTAUREA (sen-tor'-ree-a) Cornflower (Asteraceae)

hypoleuca‘JohnCoutts’ – This centaurea is long blooming with grey-green foliage, attractively shaggy rose-pink flowers, and nice silvery seedheads after the blooms have faded. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun Height: 20-24"Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 12-24"Color: clear pink Pricing: True ga / B


montana (Mountain Bluet) – Spidery, rich reddish-centered blue flowers appearing a few at a time. Likes it somewhat dry. Vigorous; we cut this back after bloom so it stays neat looking.

Light: sun Height: 12-24"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24"Color: violet blue Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A


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CENTRANTHUS (sen-tran' thus) Red Valerian (Valarianacae)

ruber‘Coccineus’– This must be one of the most admired “weeds” in Great Britain where it grows in every crevice it can find. It is not as prolific in the northeast, but will thrive in lean, well-drained sunny sites. Red valerian has blue-green leaves, striking, fragrant pink flowers and a lax habit that makes it suited to walls and raised beds. This old-fashioned perennial is a good butterly plant. Self-seeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-30" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24" Color: carmine pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

CERASTIUM(ser-ass'-ti-um)SnowinSummer(Caryophyllaceae)

tomentosum – Beautiful bright silver foliage, likes lean and dry soil. Ground cover, edging, rocks, walls, dry banks. Vigorous; reseeds readily. Very floriferous. Light: sun Height: 3-6" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-7

CERATOSTIGMA(ser-a-toss-stig'ma)Plumbago(Plumbaginaceae)

plumbaginoides – Beautiful ground cover with crisp glossy foliage. Gentian blue flowers make a stunning contrast with its red fall foliage. Neat and vigorous, but marginally hardy. Mulch it or try it among slabs or rocks which provide root protection. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 24" Color: gentian blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 6-9

CHELONE (chel-o'-nee) Pink Turtlehead (Scrophulariaceae)

glabra(WhiteTurtlehead)– This is our native turtlehead with white flowers that stand out beautifully against the dark green foliage. It is rhizomatous so it is best to let it naturalize in an informal garden. Does well in boggy soil. Attracts butterflies. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 24" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A



lyonii ‘Hot Lips’ – Foliage is darker green than the species with tight clusters of flowers; bronzy new growth and reddish stems. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: rose-pink Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8


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CHRYSANTHEMUM(kris-anth'-e-mum)(Asteraceae)(SingleMums)(formerly Dendranthema formerly Chrysanthemum) – Whatever they finally decide the name to be, these single fall mums are truly hardy and are superior to the double forms. The graceful single daisies give valuable late fall color, as well as a nectar station and butterfly landing pad. Easy and vigorous, they can be sheared midseason for more compactness. Divide every 3 years.

‘ClaraCurtis’ – Bright flowers and easy care. Light: sun Height: 12-24"

Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 24"Color: rose pink, yellow centers Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A


‘Jane’sYellowButton’ – Here is a reliable late-blooming hardy mum from our friend Jane Shute. It has cheery bright yellow flowers starting in October and often blooms well into November. As with all mums, best to cut back mid-summer to keep it bushy and compact. This hardy mum lasts for many years in the garden.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-20"Bloom: Oct-Nov Spacing: 24"Color: bright butter yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘Sheffield’ – A wonderful selection from Mary Ann and Fred McGourty.Light: sun Height: 30"

Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24"Color: pale dusty pink Pricing: 2 qt /A


weyrichii‘WhiteBomb’ – A true ground cover that should be used more! Very vigorous, will smother weeds all season, then give a late and stunning floral display. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun Height: 8-12"Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24"Color: creamy white Pricing: 2 qt /A


CHRYSOGONUM(kris-og'-o-num)GreenandGold U.S. Native

(Asteraceae)

virginianum‘AllenBush’ – Woodland ground cover with small bright flowers in late spring that persist lightly most of summer. The flowers are lovely against the dark green foliage. Needs good drainage and will take dry shade. Great with spring wildflowers. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /sh Height: 6-9"Bloom: Jun-Jul /Oct Spacing: Ind 24"Color: bright yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A


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virginianum‘EcoLaqueredSpider’ – This green and gold is similar to above, but with a stronger stoloniferous habit. It truly resembles a spider as it grows; runners can be up to 36" long. Needs good drainage. A wonderful ground cover of shiny leaves. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /sh Height: 5-8" Bloom: Jun-Jul /Oct Spacing: Ind 24" Color: bright yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8

CIMICIFUGA–seeActaea

CLEMATIS(clem'ah-tis)(Ranunculaceae)IntegrifoliaGroup(SolitaryClematis) – One of the prettiest of the non-vining clematis species. Single nodding blue flowers last about 6 weeks, followed by ornamental seed heads in late summer. Has a habit similar to C. recta. Light: sun Height: 36-48" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 36" Color: violet blue Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7

recta‘Purpurea’ – A clematis with fragrant, white-clustered flowers against purple-green leaves. This clematis will climb if supported. If not, it will weave amongst its neighbors, creating a lovely tapestry. Light: sun Height: 36-48" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 36" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7

COMPTONIA(comp-toe'nee-a)(Myricacea)

peregrina(SweetFern) – Sweet fern is a native shrub with a unique citronella scent and incredible durability. We have always wanted to grow it, even though it is not herbaceous, because it solves problems so well. Sweet fern controls erosion beautifully and grows on those hot dusty banks that nothing else likes (it fixes nitrogen on its roots). Wide-spreading habit and tiny, long glossy textured leaves that resemble tiny fern fronds. Small greenish catkin flowers in the the spring. Hardy to Zone 2. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-40" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 48-60"

New EnglandMeadows

Color: greenish yellow Pricing: 2 qt / C Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 2-6


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CONVALLARIA (kon-val-air'-ee-a) Lily of the Valley (Liliaceae)

majalis – Vigorous classic ground cover with sweet-smelling bell-shaped flowers. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12"Color: white Pricing: 1 qt /A


majalis‘Rosea’– Soft pink-flowered form of lily of the valley.Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8"

Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12"Color: light pink Pricing: 1 qt / B


COREOPSIS(ko-ree-op'-sis)Tickseed(Asteraceae)

auriculata ‘Nana’ (Mouse Ear Coreopsis) – This is a compact coreopsis with shiny green leaves and very bright flowers that persist for many weeks. Try it! OneofourWicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-12"Bloom: May-Sep Spacing: 12-15"Color: golden yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘CosmicEye’ – One of the “Big Bang” series, this compact tickseed is a cross between threadleaf coreopsis and the standard grandiflora types. It has bright yellow flowers with a maroon eye and a gold center. PPAF.

Light: sun Height: 12-15"Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 12-15"Color: yellow with maroon eye Pricing: True ga /A


‘Creme Brulee’ – A cross between C. grandiflora and possibly C. ‘Moonbeam,’ this new hybrid has deep butter-yellow flowers and lacy, dark green foliage. It is more vigorous and mildew resistant than C. ‘Moonbeam’ and blooms throughout the clump. Very long blooming with larger flowers. Yes, this one is hardy! Cut back in late summer for good basal branching and rebloom. PP#16096.

Light: sun Height: 20"Bloom: Jun-Oct Spacing: 24-36"Color: butter yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘JethroTull’(JethroTullTickseed)– This new hybrid has deeply fluted petals that give it a crisp and starry appearance. It is compact, deer resistant and long blooming (even reblooming when cut back). A floriferous and choice selection. PP#18789.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 15-18"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18-24"Color: golden yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A


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‘StarCluster’ – One of the “Big Bang” series, this tickseed has crisp white flowers with purple centers in cooler weather. It blooms into the fall, becoming purple at the edges as frost gets closer. PPAF. Light: sun Height: 18-24" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 18-24"

Color: white with purple eye Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

tripteris(TallTickseed) – This native species is not new, simply unknown. It is a tall and unique coreopsis that is self-supporting, forming an impressive clump topped with many dark-centered yellow flowers. Happiest in moist soil. Deadhead after flowering. Bamboo-like foliage turns bronze-purple in the fall. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48-72" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 36" U.S. Native

Color: yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

verticillata(ThreadleafCoreopsis) – Fast growing, easy, durable, and long blooming with delicate “airy” foliage.

---- ‘Moonbeam’ – This lovely coreopsis was voted the 1992 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year. Dark foliage contrasts nicely with pale yellow flowers.

Light: sun Height: 18-24" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: pale yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

---- ‘Zagreb’– Our stock is from the Netherlands and very compact. Light: sun Height: 15" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18" Color: rich yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

CORNUS(kor'nus)(Cornaceae)(syn.Chamaepericlymenum)

canadensis(Bunchberry) – Lovely native woodland ground cover with leaves and eggshell white blossoms like any dogwood. Likes moisture and acidic soil; wonderful companion to dormant or non-dormant woodland wildflowers. Red fall foliage. Best in northern New England. Light: pt.sh Height: 3-5" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12" Color: eggshell white Pricing: 1 qt / B




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CORYDALIS (ko-ri'-dal-is) Corydalis (Fumariaceae)

flexuosa ‘PurpleLeaf’– This stunning corydalis is one of the earliest to bloom, with purplish blue flowers and purplish leaves that have a red tinge. It needs sharp drainage and does best in a partly shaded site with humus-rich soil. Long blooming and compact. Very unusual!

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-15"Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 18"Color: soft purple blue Pricing: 2 qt / B


lutea – This lovely perennial, resembling Dicentra eximia, is common in Great Britain and will grow almost anywhere that has good drainage. It literally blooms for months. Will grow in cracks and crevices, and reseeds readily.

Light: sun /sh Height: 8-15"Bloom: May-Oct Spacing: 18"Color: sulphur yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B


CRAMBE(kram'be)GiantKale(Brassicaceae)

cordifolia – Crambe has huge coarse cabbage-like leaves which send up a gigantic (5-6 ft.) cloud of airy “baby’s breath”-scented flowers. A large unique plant for accent or specimen. May have to be staked.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48-60"Bloom: Jun Spacing: 36"Color: white Pricing: True ga /A


DARMERA (dar'-mer-a) Umbrella Plant (Saxifragaceae)

(syn.Peltiphyllum)peltata – A bog plant from the west coast. Unusual “knobby” flowers rise before the leaves, which reach an impressive 2 feet across. Very handsome plant. Big statement!

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 36-48"Bloom: Apr Spacing: 48"Color: shades of pink and purple Pricing: True ga / B


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DELPHINIUM (del-fin'-ee-um) Larkspur (Ranunculaceae)Stately cottage garden classics. Delphiniums are magnificent, though short-lived perennials, with tall blue, pink, or white spires.

belladonna – Shorter than the millennium hybrids, multi-stemmed and often need no staking. These are longer lived than the millennium hybrids.

---- ‘Belladonna’ Light: sun Height: 36-48" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: light blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7

---- ‘Bellamosum’Light: sun Height: 36-48"

Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: deep blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7

exaltatum (Tall Larkspur) – Native larkspur with strong unbranched stems; no need for staking! Deadhead for a repeat bloom.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt /A

Appalachian Woodlanders®

Tag Header: Appalachian Woodlanders® Zones: 5-7

grandiflorum(ChineseDelphinium)–This delphinium is perfect for smaller gardens. It has spurless true-blue flowers above threadlike leaves. Very elegant, well branched, and a good cut flower!

---- ‘Blue Mirror’Light: sun Height: 15-20"

Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12" Color: true blue Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7

MillenniumHybrids– This wonderful series of delphiniums was bred in New Zealand for strong stems, magnificent large flowers, and cold hardiness. In full sun, the Millenniums shouldn’t need staking. They have large textured leaves that are attractive even when not in bloom. We are very excited about these beauties.

---- ‘BlueLace’ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 60-72" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: sky blue with pink accents Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7

---- ‘Blushing Brides’Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48-72"

Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: shades of pink Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7

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---- ‘DoubleInnocence’ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48"

Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18"Color: white, greenish tinge Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7---- ‘PinkPunch’

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-60"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18-24"Color: purple-pink shades Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7---- ‘PurplePassion’

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48-60"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18"Color: intense purple with white bee Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7---- ‘SunnySkies’

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48-72"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24"Color: sky blue with a white bee Pricing: 2 qt / & True ga /AA


DENDRANTHEMA–SeeChrysanthemum

DIANTHUS(dy-an'-thus)Pinks(Caryophyllaceae)Dianthus species, reminiscent of our grandmothers’ gardens, are excellent edging and rock garden plants. Many are fragrant. All need excellent drainage and do best in full sun and slightly alkaline soil. Short lived – divide every 2-3 years.

allwoodii‘FrostyFire’(ModernPink) – A striking dianthus with double dark pink flowers and very blue-gray grass-like foliage.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-8"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18"Color: dark pink Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘CoconutSurprise’ – Perfectly laundered and starched double white flowers with crisp crimson centers and toothed edges. Neat habit and good winter hardiness. Very fragrant. PP#18828.

Light: sun Height: 9"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12"Color: white, crimson centers Pricing: 2 qt /A


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gratianopolitanus(subacaulis) – The Cheddar Pinks are mat-forming with larger flowers than most other cultivars.

---- ‘Firewitch’(‘Feuerhexe’) – This German introduction was chosen the 2006 Plant of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association. ‘Firewitch’ has wonderful gray-blue foliage and single hot-pink flowers that provide a striking contrast. Does best in a lean, well-drained soil. Very fragrant.

Light: sun Height: 9-12" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: hot pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-8

---- ‘MountainMist’ – Dr. Allan Armitage feels that this dianthus has great potential. Very fragrant single pink flowers above blue-green foliage. Tolerant of heat and humidity.

Light: sun Height: 12" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12" Color: soft lavender pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-8

‘PeppermintStar’ – Large light pink flowers with defined red centers and toothed edges. Neat habit and good winter hardiness. Fragrant! USPP#20369. Light: sun Height: 6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 14" Color: pink, crimson centers Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 5-9

DICENTRA(dy-sen'-tra)BleedingHeart(Fumariaceae)One of the most popular shade perennials with pendant, heart-shaped flowers and finely textured foliage. Fast growing and easy.

‘BurningHearts’ – The rose-red flowers of ‘Burning Heart’ are edged in white.It has handsome blue-gray textured foliage and does best in moist well-drained soil. This cultivar is a cross between Dicentra eximia and D.peregrina rubra; it has excellent vigor and more flower power. PP#20797. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 10-12" Bloom: May-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: rose red, white edges Pricing: 2 qt / D Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-9

eximia(FringedBleedingHeart)–Native with delicate fern-like foliage, for massing, woodland, and specimen. Easy and very long blooming. Seedlings from straight eximia will occasionally produce a white-flowered form, even the plants in our crops. The cultivars such as ‘King of Hearts’ and ‘Zestful’ will always be true to color. Light: sun /sh Height: 18" Bloom: May-Aug Spacing: 18" Color: medium-light pink Pricing: 2 qt /A




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formosa‘Aurora’ – This bleeding heart is a native of western coastal forests. It is similar to Dicentra eximia, but has more of a blue-green foliage color and a tendency to form a ground cover. The cultivar ‘Aurora’ is a soft white.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-16"Bloom: May-Aug Spacing: 18" U.S. Native

Color: soft white Pricing: 2 qt / BTag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

formosa‘Luxuriant’ – Grayish-green foliage and cherry-red nodding flowers that last for many weeks, this classic cultivar tolerates hot weather and looks great for most of the season, especially if given decent moisture.

Light: pt.sh Height: 12-18"Bloom: May-Sep Spacing: 12-18" U.S. Native

Color: cherry red Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

‘KingofHearts’ – This eximia type has bluish-green foliage and a compact neat habit. Lovely rich pink flowers.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-16"Bloom: May-Aug Spacing: 18" U.S. Native

Color: rosy pink Pricing: 2 qt / BTag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

spectabilis(Lamprocapnosspectabilis)(OldFashionedBleedingHeart) – A classic springtime perennial filling a space up to 4 feet across. Summer dormant but foliage will persist through much of the early season if kept moist.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 36"Color: rose pink Pricing: True ga /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9---- ‘Alba’ – A white form of the above. Summer dormant.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 30"Color: white Pricing: True ga /A


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DICTAMNUS (dik-tam'-nus) Gas Plant (Rutaceae)

albus(fraxinella) – Long-lived shrub-like plant, with glossy lemon-scented leaves and stunning mauve flowers. Slow growing but well worth the wait. May cause skin irrita tion. Try igniting its “gas” on a calm summer evening. Some of our plants may be white, as seed is variable; the name for the true white gas plant is Dictamnus albus ‘Albiflorus.’ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18-24" Color: soft mauve Pricing: 1 qt / B & True ga / B


DIGITALIS(dij-i-tah-lis)Foxglove(Scrophulariaceae)Most digitalis species are biennial, meaning they live for 2 years. They are known for their tall spectacular racemes of showy flowers, resembling a cut finger of a glove (digitalis means finger-like). All are happiest in constant moisture and partial shade. Note that Digitalis grandiflora is a true perennial.

grandiflora ‘Carillon’ (Yellow Foxglove) – A lovely woodland plant, this is a true perennial unlike the more common foxgloves. ‘Carillon’ is very floriferous, with flowers on one side of each stem. Dwarf form of grandiflora.

Light: pt.sh Height: 15-20" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 10-12" Color: soft yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

‘Mertonensis’(StrawberryFoxglove)– Longer lasting than D. purpurea, this foxglove has fresh dramatic large leaves and showy rose-colored flowers.

Light: pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: rich rose Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

purpurea– Large showy biennial (lives two years) which produces flowers around the whole flower stalks. Colors are varied and its abundant seedlings will be too. This classic border perennial is a great vertical accent. Reseeds readily.

---- Excelsior Hybrids (Excelsior Foxglove)Light: pt.sh Height: 60-72"

Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24" Color: purples and whites Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

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DISPORUM (die-spor'um) Fairy Bells (Liliaceae)

flavens(YellowFairyBells)– These fairy bells are native to Korea and have a habit similar to Solomon’s seal. The tubular soft yellow nodding flowers appear in clusters at the end of the stems. Slow to establish but very showy and choice with black berries in the fall. Likes moist organically rich soil.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 30"Bloom: May Spacing: 24"Color: soft yellow Pricing: True ga / B


smilacinum(JapaneseFairyBells)– Japanese fairy bells have delicate white flowers at the end of each stem. Likes moist organically rich soil.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 30"Bloom: May Spacing: 24"Color: white Pricing: True ga / B


DODECATHEON (doe-de-kath'ee-on) Shooting Star (Asteraceae)

meadia– This native is a beautiful wildflower resembling graceful badminton “birdies” heading earthward. The foliage stays low and goes dormant midsummer. Try it in open woodlands or rock gardens.

Light: pt.sh Height: 12"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12"Color: white or pale pink Pricing: 1 qt / B



DRACOCEPHALUM (dra-ko-cef'a-lum) Dragonhead (Lamiaceae)Dragonheads are hardy, durable, small clump formers, with hooded (dragon-shaped) flowers and crisp linear foliage. They are excellent in rock garden settings. They all like sun and good drainage.

argunense ‘Fuji Blue’ – Drought tolerant, with glossy needle-like leaves and brilliant blue flowers that have a light blue lip.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12"Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 12"Color: blue Pricing: 2 qt /A


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ECHINACEA (ek-in-ay'-see-a) Coneflower (Asteraceae) U.S. Native

purpurea – Wonderful prairie wildflower for massing or in meadows. Produces large showy flowers, and seedheads provide winter interest. Echinacea is also a valuable herb, much sought after for immune system “jump-starting.” Drought tolerant.

---- ‘Evan Saul’ (Sundown) – From the Big Sky™ series; wide russet-orange petals that are slightly reflexed, giving a substantial appearance. Rose-like fragrance. Reblooms. PP#17659.

Light: sun Height: 32-36" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 18-24" Color: rusty orange Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8

---- ‘GreenEnvy’– On this new introduction, the flowers open as a mint green and from the center cone the petals begin to turn light purple while the edges retain their green color. Very unusual and yes, your neighbors will be envious. PPAF.

Light: sun Height: 24-30" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24"

Color: light green with rose tones Pricing: 2 qt /B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

---- ‘HotPapaya’– This robust new echinacea, from Dutch breeder Arie Blom, progresses from a single pale orange flower to an outrageously bright orange-red shaggy “mophead” flower. It has strong dark stems and is hardy to zone 4. This is a great new introduction. PPAF.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-36" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24"

Color: vivid orange-red Pricing: 2 qt /C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- ‘Kim’sKneeHigh’– A compact selection of Echinacea purpurea, developed by Kim Hawks of Niche Gardens. There has been some variability of height reported but these plants should be more compact than other selections. PP#12242.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-24" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: rose pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- ‘Magnus’– Perennial Plant Association 1998 Plant of the Year. Large non-drooping blooms, sturdy and long lasting.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: deep rose pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9


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---- ‘PicaBella’– This is a compact coneflower with narrow deep pink rays around a colorful orange-bronze cone.

Light: sun / pt.sh Height: 24-29"Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 18-24"Color: deep pink Pricing: 2 qt / B

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9---- ‘RubyStar’(Rubinstern)– Similar to echinacea ‘Magnus’ with stiff

petals and large flowers. Vigorous and bold, with a brighter effect than other varieties.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-40"Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 24"Color: rich raspberry pink Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8---- ‘Sunrise’– Another new echinacea from Itsaul Nursery, with citron yellow

flowers and a central cone that changes from green to gold. Rose scented and vigorous! PP#16235.

Light: sun Height: 30-36"Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 18-24"Color: citron yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9---- ‘WhiteSwan’ –Shorter than ‘Magnus,’ with large sturdy flowers.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24"Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 24"Color: eggshell white Pricing: 2 qt /A


ECHINOPS(ek' in-ops)GlobeThistle(Asteraceae)

ritro – The grayish thistle-like foliage of echinops is a great architectural and contrasting element in the garden. The flowers are unusual spiny globes, lasting for weeks (can also be dried). Does well in poor dry soil. Reseeds.

Light: sun Height: 24-36"Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24"Color: soft steel blue Pricing: 2 qt /A


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EPIGAEA (eh-pi-gee'ah) Trailing Arbutus, Mayflower (Ericaceae)

repens– This native is a prized wildflower harvested for its evergreen leaves until a concerned group began a society to protect them. Thus began the New England Wildflower Society in 1900. Trailing arbutus has waxy pink or white flowers that are very fragrant; it makes a carpet on a north or east slope. Keep it moist for two seasons and it will take drought well after that. Very choice perennial. Light: pt.sh Height: 4-8" Bloom: May Spacing: 12" Color: white or pink Pricing: 2 qt / B



EPIMEDIUM (ep-ee-mee'-dee-um) Barrenwort (Berberidaceae)Choice semi-evergreen ground cover known for graceful heart-shaped foliage and columbine-like flowers (flowers arise before the leaves). Does well in dry conditions and deep shade, and is one of the hardiest perennials. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

‘Brilliant Ruby Starr’ – Very large ruby red flowers on tall stems. Vigorous and showy. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 14" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: ruby red Pricing: 1 qt / E Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9

grandiflorum---- album(LongspurBarrenwort)– We found this one at Joe Pye Weed’s Garden in Carlisle, MA; it has lovely, pure white blossoms with the long spurs that this barrenwort is known for.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 9-12"

Color: pure white Pricing: 1 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

---- higoense ‘Bandit’ – Tiny and charming, with purple-edged leaves in spring and a blanket of creamy white flowers. Named by epimedium breeder Darrell Probst in 2000. A wonderful introduction.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: May Spacing: 12" Color: creamy white Pricing: 1 qt / E Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

---- ‘Lilafee’– This longspur barrenwort has large, rich lilac flowers that are very showy. New foliage has bronze color that becomes bright apple green as it matures.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-10" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 12" Color: lilac purple Pricing: 1 qt / D Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

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---- ‘Mizuhomaru’(LongspurBarrenwort)– From Joe Pye Weed’s Garden comes this introduction with spurs that curve inward toward the center of the blooms.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18"Color: pale rose-purple Pricing: 1 qt / C

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9---- ‘Nanum’(LongspurBarrenwort)– From Joe Pye Weed’s Garden, a miniature barrenwort with a clumping habit and long spurs on very vivid white flowers.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 4-8"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 12"Color: bright white Pricing: 1 qt / E

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8---- ‘QueenEsta’(LongspurBarrenwort)– This two-toned barrenwort has shades of lavender on its long-spurred flowers and purple-flushed spring growth. From Joe Pye Weed’s Garden in Carlisle, MA.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 16"Color: light and dark lavender Pricing: 1 qt / E

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8---- ‘Saxton’sPurple’(LongspurBarrenwort)– Large unusual flowers on this cool barrenwort from Joe Pye Weed’s Garden. It has red-tinged foliage and big reddish-purple flowers that resemble white-footed spiders. Sounds like a great party favor to us.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-14"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 14"Color: reddish purple Pricing: 1 qt / D

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8---- ‘RoseQueen’(LongspurBarrenwort)– Vigorous and mound-forming.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-10"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12"Color: dark pink Pricing: 1 qt / C & Trug ga / D

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8---- WhiteSelection(LongspurBarrenwort)– Vigorous and mound-forming.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-10”Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 12”Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / C


pinnatumsubsp.colchicum(aka‘Thunderbolt’)– This tough variety, named by Darrell Probst, has evergreen foliage that darkens to purple-black with green veins. Spreading by rhizomes, it forms a great massing; the bright yellow flowers are a welcome site in the spring. Sometimes know as pinnatum subsp. elegans.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 10-14"Bloom: May Spacing: 18"Color: bright yellow Pricing: 1 qt / C


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sempervirens---- ‘Mars’– From Joe Pye Weed’s Garden comes a rare rose-red barrenwort

with a heavy bloom set. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 10" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 12"

Color: rose red Pricing: 1 qt / D Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

---- ‘WhitePurity’– This Joe Pye Weed’s Garden introduction has large leaves and contrasting white flowers. This makes a bold statement in the garden.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 10" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 14"

Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

versicolor‘Sulphureum’– Vigorous spreader. Takes the driest conditions. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: jasmine yellow Pricing: 1 qt / C & True ga D Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9

xperralchicum– One of the fastest growing and toughest epimediums. Bright green foliage and butter-yellow flowers. Semi-evergreen and a fantastic groundcover. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-16" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: bright yellow Pricing: 1 qt / E Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9

xrubrum – The most vigorous species we carry – an excellent ground cover. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: rosy red Pricing: 1 qt / C & True ga / D


xrubrum‘Sweetheart’ – A Darrell Probst hybrid; ‘Sweetheart’ is an improved Epimedium x rubrum, with larger leaves and dark green evergreen foliage. New growth is flushed with red. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 14-16" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 16" Color: rose red Pricing: 1 qt / E Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-7

xwarleyense– The flowers of this epimedium are beautiful shades of copper, red, orange and yellow and they are held high above the foliage for us all to admire. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-15" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 12" Color: orange to red Pricing: 1 qt / E Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9

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x youngianum– Dwarf and mound-forming.---- ‘BabyDollPink’ – A dwarf, deciduous clump-forming barrenwort for the

woodland garden. This charming cultivar has apple-blossom pink clusters of bells that rise above the foliage in the spring. This is a very pretty selection.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 9"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 12"Color: pale pink Pricing: 1 qt / C

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-7---- ‘Niveum’

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-10"Bloom: May Spacing: 12"Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / C

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9---- ‘Roseum’

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-10"Bloom: May Spacing: 12"Color: lilac Pricing: 1 qt / C & True ga / D

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9---- ‘WhiteStar’ – Clump-forming barrenwort purple-tinged young foliage and

crisp flowers. Handsome introduction from Joe Pye Weed’s Garden.Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-10"

Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 6-8"Color: pure white Pricing: 1 qt / C

Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8---- ‘Yenomoto’ – This is a very floriferous cultivar from Joe Pye Weed’s

Garden; the white flowers have long spurs.Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 10-12"

Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 12-18"Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / C


ERYNGIUM(e-rin'ji-um)SeaHolly(Apiaceae)

planum‘Blaukappe’(BlueCap) – Intense blue globe thistle flowers above scalloped green basal leaves. Very drought and salt tolerant. Flowers dry well.

Light: sun Height: 24-30"Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 18"Color: steel blue Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A


EUPATORIUM(yew-pa-tor'-ium)JoePyeWeed(Asteraceae)

dubium‘BabyJoe’– This is a dramatically dwarf form of eupatorium with maroon stems and foliage /flowers similar to its taller cousins. PP#20320.

Light: sun Height: 24-30"Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 24" U.S. Native

Color: fuchsia pink Pricing: True ga /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7

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maculatum‘Gateway’ – This large stately native is much more common in gardens overseas. It is a valuable back-of-border perennial with impressive sedum-like blooms in late summer. Let’s bring this native home to gardens! OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun Height: 48-84" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 36" Color: dusty pink Pricing: True ga / B

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rugosum‘Chocolate’(WhiteSnakeroot)– A great selection from Dr. Lighty at the Mt. Cuba Center. It is shorter and later blooming with dark purple-toned green leaves and purple stems, a wonderful contrast for its own small white fall flowers. Native. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 30" Color: white Pricing: True ga / B

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EUPHORBIA(yew-for'-bee-a)Spurge(Euphorbiaceae)

polychroma(syn.epithymoides) (CushionSpurge) – Like a spring poinsettia, with bright chartreuse yellow bracts giving a dazzling bloom. Mound shaped with red fall foliage. Reseeds, does well in poor, dry conditions. Light: sun Height: 12-18" Bloom: May Spacing: 30" Color: bright chartreuse Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7

polychroma‘Bonfire’– After emerging with green leaves, ‘Bonfire’ has rich maroon foliage for the rest of the season, and it is topped with bright yellow flowers in spring. It has a neat mounding habit and needs a well-drained soil. A wonderful new introduction. PP#18585. Light: sun Height: 10-15" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" Color: bright chartreuse yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

polychroma‘FirstBlush’– Hardy variegated euphorbia with pale green foliage and white margins. New growth is rosy pink, and with the radiant yellow bracts it is quite a show. This euphorbia looked great in the pots all season; you may have noticed that it was always on the “Garden Center Best Looking Plants” list this year. PP#15292. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" Color: chartreuse yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8


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x martinii‘AscotRainbow’– This showy euphorbia has variegated foliage and flowers (bracts) with red centers. In cooler months, the foliage becomes flushed with shades of pink, red and orange.

Light: sun Height: 20"Bloom: May Spacing: 20"Color: white with red center Pricing: True ga / B


FERNSTheir fine feathery textures make them the ultimate shade foliage plant. Most do best with even moisture and part shade. Ferns either creep with underground rhizomes or stay in a cluster – see note after each variety.

Adiantumpedatum(MaidenhairFern) (Adiantaceae) – Delicate light green filigree foliage held like horizontal fans. Creeps slowly.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-24"Bloom: Spacing: 12"Color: Pricing: 2 qt /A



Adiantumvenustum(HimalayanMaidenhairFern) A low-growing maidenhair fern that will eventually form a ground cover of exquisite lacy texture of arching fronds. It is slow growing but worth the wait. Needs consistently moist soil.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-12"Bloom: Spacing: 12"Color: Pricing: 2 qt /A


Athyrium(Dryopteridaceae)---- filix-femina(LadyFern) – Upright fronds. Creeps slowly. Oneofour

WickedRuggeds.Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-36"

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---- filix-feminavar.angustum‘LadyinRed’(LadyinRedFern) – Discovered by New England Wild Flower Society’s John Lynch, this is a new selection with vivid burgundy-red stems that provide wonderful contrast to the light green leaves. Creeps slowly to make a large clump. New introduction with great promise.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 20-30" Bloom: Spacing: 30" Color: Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9

---- filix-femina‘Victoriae’(VictoriaLadyFern) – A strikingly different lady fern with narrow pinnae that criss-cross each other all around the long rachis (stem) so that there are no flat planes. Similar in culture and vigor to the species but with a lacier and distinctive architecture. Very choice!


---- ‘Ghost’ – This cross between Athyrium felix-femina (Lady Fern) and Athyrium n. ‘Pictum’ (Japanese Painted Fern) has silvery chalky-gray foliage that lights up in the shade.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: inconspicuous Spacing: 18-24"

Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

---- niponicumvar.pictum(JapanesePaintedFern) – This ornamental fern was the 2004 Perennial Plant Association’s Plant of the Year. Choice, variegated, with green, gray and purple foliage and a neat habit. Creeps slowly. Likes moist, highly organic soil.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 18-20" Bloom: Spacing: 18" Color: Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

---- niponicumvar.‘RegalRed’(JapanesePaintedFern) – This Athyrium has very distinct red stems and silver leaves, providing a great contrast. The pinnules are slightly twisted, which gives it a fuller look. This is a very pretty selection.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 16-18" Bloom: Spacing: 18" Color: Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9

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Dennstaedtiapunctilobata(Hay-scentedFern) (Dennstaedtiaceae)– A tough ground cover with a soft light green texture; does well in sun. Aggressive – creeps very quickly. This is the only plant in our nursery that is wild collected. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Spacing: 30" U.S. Native

Color: Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

Dryopteris(Dryopteridaceae) Wood ferns have more species that are garden-worthy than any other fern genus and a few are native here. They are vigorous rugged ferns that do best in rich moist woodland soil.

---- championii(Champion’sWoodFern) – A vigorous evergreen wood fern with neat glossy fronds and good vigor. The fronds remain erect all winter. Late to emerge. Creeps slowly.


---- crassirhizoma(Thick-stemmedWoodFern) – Forms a huge vase-shaped clump from a massive crown (4" across). The fronds lie flat but evergreen in the winter (alot of good that does), but it is a gorgeous specimen for the shade garden in summer. Limited quantity.Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-40"

Bloom: Spacing: 24" Color: Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

---- erythrosora‘Brilliance’(AutumnFern) (Dryopteridaceae) – A stunning evergreen fern with coppery new growth and glossy green mature fronds. Easy to establish. Nice red fall color. Creeps slowly.


---- filix-mas(MaleFern) – Clump-forming New England native that willtolerate some sun, especially if the soil is somewhat moist. Drought tolerant in shady areas. Male Fern will form a large colony, or you can divide it regularly to maintain the symmetry of a specimen.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-48" Bloom: Spacing: 24-48" Color: Pricing: 2 qt /A



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---- marginalis(EasternLeatherWoodFern) (Dryopteridaceae) – Will form ground cover on slopes. Creeps slowly. Semi-evergreen. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 15-24" Bloom: Spacing: 30" Color: Pricing: 2 qt /A



Matteucciastruthiopteris(synpteretisnodulosa)(OstrichFern) (Dryopteridaceae) – Elegant with broad upright fronds. Delicious fiddleheads in spring. Creeps slowly. One ofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 48" Bloom: Spacing: 30" Color: Pricing: True ga / B



Onoclea sensibilis(SensitiveFern) (Woodsiaceae) – Deciduous native fern happiest in bogs and woodlands. Leathery triangular light-green leaflets. Shorter woody-like fertile fronds, like beads on a stick, persist into the winter. Very vigorous. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-36" Bloom: Spacing: 30" Color: Pricing: 2 qt /A



Osmunda(Osmundostrum) (Osmundaceae)---- cinnamomea(cinnamomeum)(CinnamonFern) – Vase-shaped, upright.

Unusual “cinnamon stick” fertile fronds. Clump forming. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-60" Bloom: Spacing: 30" Color: Pricing: 2 qt / B


Tag Header: New England Woodlanders® Zones: 3-9---- claytoniana(InterruptedFern) – This fern is “interrupted” by the spore

structure located in the middle of the stalk between leaflets. A native fern found along stream banks and bogs. Very unusual looking.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 36-60" Bloom: Spacing: 30" Color: Pricing: 2 qt /A


Tag Header: New England Woodlanders® Zones: 3-7---- regalis(RoyalFern) – Fronds resemble honey locust foliage. Requires

a very wet site. A unique looking fern. Clump forming. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-60" Bloom: Spacing: 30" Color: Pricing: 2 qt /A




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Polystichum----acrostichoides(ChristmasFern) (Dryopteridaceae) – Dark leathery

green fern similar to Boston fern. Does well in rocky soil. Creeps slowly. Evergreen.OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24" Bloom: Spacing: 18"


Color: Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /ATag Header: New England Woodlanders® Zones: 3-9---- polyblepharum(JapaneseTasselFern)– This Asian species of

polystichum forms a vase-shaped clump of semi-evergreen fronds. As the fronds unfurl the ends flip backwards to form “tassels.” Unique and rare in the trade.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 18-24"Bloom: Spacing: 18-24"Color: Pricing: 2 qt /A


FILIPENDULA(fil-i-pen'-dew-la)MeadowSweet(Rosaceae)

rubra ‘Venusta’(QueenofthePrairie) – Magnificent tall plant with large fluffy flower plumes. Withstands wind without staking. Likes boggy sites, but will do well in ordinary garden conditions.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48-72"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 36-48" U.S. Native

Color: deep pink Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

GAILLARDIA(gay-lard'ee-a)IndianBlanketFlower(Asteraceae)

aristata‘Fanfare’ – One of the most popular and brightest perennials in many parts of the country. ‘Fanfare’ has brilliantly colored large flowers made up of tiny trumpets surrounding a central cone. Compact habit and long bloom. PP#15892.

Light: sun Height: 16-18"Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 12"Color: reds and yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A

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aristata‘GalloPeach’– This gaillardia has large peach-colored flowers with orange centers and silver-green foliage. Compact upright habit. PP#18691.

Light: sun Height: 10-12"Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 15"

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Color: peachy-orange Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /ATag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 5-9

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GALIUM (ASPERULA) (gay' lee-um) Sweet Woodruff (Rubiaceae)

odoratum – Easy ground cover with delicate starlike foliage. Perfect for woodland plantings, even tolerating “maple-base dry zones” with loose fertile soil. Hay-scented foliage. Vigorous. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 12" Color: white Pricing: 1 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8

GAULTHERIA (gawl-ther'i'a) Wintergreen (Ericaceae)

procumbens – Native evergreen shrubby ground cover with wintergreen-scented dark glossy leaves. Delicate drooping bell flowers in late summer give way to edible scarlet berries. Trouble free in well-drained location with good moisture. Slow growing but very handsome.

Light: pt.sh Height: 4-6" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: Ind 12" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B



GAYLUSSACIA(gay-loo-sah'chee-a)(Ericaceae)

brachycera(BoxHuckleberry) – This native blueberry cousin has shiny ornamental evergreen leaves that become a beautiful orange in autumn. It somewhat resembles boxwood. It is unusual in that it is self-sterile and will spread only vegetatively along its rootstocks. Blue berries are edible but tasteless. Very choice ground cover. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18"


Color: white tinged with pink Pricing: 2 qt / D Tag Header: Appalachian Woodlanders® Zones: 5-8

GENTIANA(jen-she-a'na)Gentian(Gentianaceae)

andrewsii(PrairieBottleGentian)– Bottle gentian is native to our New England wetlands, riverbanks and marshlands. Its candle-like “closed” flowers are held erect on loosely upright stems. Blooms with our native lobelia and is a wonderful addition to the late summer garden. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-24" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 12" Color: royal violet blue Pricing: 2 qt / B



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makinoi‘RoyalBlue’– Exquisite blue “candle” flowers for late summer bloom. Graceful but lax habit; drapes over its neighbors.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 20-30"Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24"Color: royal violet blue Pricing: 2 qt / B


septemfidalagodechiana(CrestedGentian) – Handsome true blue, bell-shaped blossoms and a prostrate form. Needs good drainage. Nice in rocky areas. Try not to disturb once planted.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-12"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 12"Color: deep blue Pricing: 1 qt / B


GERANIUM(jer-aye'-knee-um)HardyCranesbill(Geraniaceae)An adaptable and diverse yet underused genus, not to be confused with the annual geranium, Pelargonium. Beak-like fruit gives it the common name of cranesbill. Geraniums are known for their ornamental palmate leaves, showy single flowers and ease of cultivation.

cantabrigiense---- ‘Biokovo’ – Excellent ground cover with trailing stems, attractive scented

light green leaves, and bright red fall color. Evergreen. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-8"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18"Color: white with pink flush Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8---- ‘Cambridge’ – Excellent ground cover with trailing stems, attractive

scented light green leaves, and bright red fall color. Evergreen. Oneofour WickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-8"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18"Color: pink purple Pricing: 2 qt /A


dalmaticum – Dwarf, forms a mat at edge of walk or border. Striking crimson fall color.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-6"

Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12"Color: delicate rose purple Pricing: 2 qt / B


‘Johnson’sBlue’ – Mounding, border. Best if cut back after bloom to promote a flush of fresh foliage.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24"Color: rich clear blue Pricing: 2 qt /A


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macrorrhizum(BigRootGeranium)– Excellent taller ground cover with fragrant foliage. Spreads by underground runners, smothers weeds. Drought tolerant. Great red fall color.

---- ‘Bevan’sVariety’–OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 36" Color: magenta pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8

---- ‘Ingwersen’sVariety’–OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 36" Color: medium pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8

---- ‘Spessart’ – Light pink effect. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 36" Color: white with red calyces Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8

maculatum(SpottedCranesbill) – This native geranium is a taller ground cover for sun or open shade. It spreads vigorously in damp soil to form a fairly dense mass, perfect with many taller woodland plants, or with bulbs. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-24" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" Color: soft purple pink Pricing: 2 qt /A



maculatum‘Espresso’(EspressoSpottedCranesbill) – This new clump-forming geranium has dark bronze foliage with contrasting dusty pink flowers which fade to white. Useful in a massing or as a feature plant in a shade garden. A new look for a native geranium. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 10-16" Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: dusty pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

magnificum – Very similar to Geranium platypetalum, which is one of its parents. Substantial handsome foliage makes large clumps with striking velvety purple flowers. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 30" Color: velvety blue purple Pricing: True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8


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phaeum‘Samobor’(MourningWidow) – This unusual geranium has purple-black centers on each leaf, complementing the near-black nodding flowers. Plants are native to damp areas in former Yugoslavia. Shear after bloom for a fresh flush of the stunning foliage.

Light: sun /sh Height: 18-24"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18"Color: burgundy-black Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘PinkPenny’– This cousin to ‘Rozanne’ and ‘Jolly Bee’ was introduced by Dutchman, Marco van Noort. It has large pink flowers and the same vigorous habit and long bloom as its fine cousins. These geraniums are some of the best new ground covers around and work well if planted in a mixed tapestry. PP#17656.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18"Bloom: Jun-Oct Spacing: Ind 18"Color: lavender pink Pricing: 2 qt / C


sanguineum–(BloodyCranesbill)---- ‘Album’– White flowers stand out against decorative lobed leaves.

Mounds. OneofourWickedRuggeds.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12"

Bloom: May-Sep Spacing: 24"Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8---- ‘MaxFrei’– Compact version of G. sanguineum with tight finely divided

leaves that stay low and attractive all season. OneofourWickedRuggeds.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-10"

Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 18"Color: rich magenta pink Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8---- ‘NewHampshirePurple’– Reliable and tough (like our state) –

a wonderful ground cover. OneofourWickedRuggeds.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 9-12"

Bloom: May-Sep Spacing: 24"Color: magenta pink Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8---- var.striatum(syn.lancastriense) – Superb pink flowers. Forms low mats

and will often rebloom. OneofourWickedRuggeds.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-8"

Bloom: May-Sep Spacing: 24"Color: pale pink with dark veins Pricing: 2 qt /A


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wallichianum‘Rozanne’ – This new introduction has Himalayan parents, British culture, and American superlatives. It blooms nearly all summer, with large (21/2") violet flowers and weaves its way through neighbors to form a large “patch of tapestry.” It has richly marbled leaves, red-bronze fall color and is easy to establish. Sterile. One of the best new geraniums! PP#12175. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-20" Bloom: Jun-Oct Spacing: 24-36" Color: violet blue Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B


GEUM(jee'um)Avens(Rosaceae)

coccineum‘Borisii’ – Geums are known for their neat tufty basal rosettes and fuzzy leaves (resembling pelargonium), with bright ruffled buttercup flowers that rise above the foliage. Great edging plant or front of the border. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 12-18" Color: scarlet orange Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

rivale‘FlamesofPassion’ – A Piet Oudolf introduction with brilliant flowers and red stems. Drought tolerant and happpiest in part shade. Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 12" Bloom: May Spacing: 15" Color: flame orange-red Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

triflorum(PrairieSmoke) – A charming western native with fuzzy rosettes of leaves and long stalks with nodding reddish flowers. The lovely seed heads resemble rising curling smoke, thus its common name, prairie smoke. Will make a good semi-evergreen ground cover. Needs good drainage. Light: sun Height: 10-16" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" Color: reddish Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-7

GILLENIA(jill-ee'nee-a)Bowman’sRoot(Rosacea)

trifoliata – An airy fine-textured woodland plant with white starry flowers and red stems that forms a bush-like clump. Nice fall color. Native to southeastern United States. Light: sun /sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24-36" U.S. Native

Color: white with pink tinge Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8


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GLAUCIDIUM (glaw-si'dee'um) Japanese Wood Poppy (Glaucidiacaea)

palmatum – We are thrilled to again be offering this rare treasure from Japan. Glaucidium has huge textured maple-like leaves that form mounds up to 4 feet across. The flowers are exquisite, large silken blooms that resemble mallow flowers. Best for a spot protected from strong winds. Very choice specimen.

Light: pt.sh Height: 24-30"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 36"Color: soft lavender Pricing: 2 qt / C


GRASSES–ORNAMENTALThough late to emerge in the spring, grasses create a striking vertical accent in the summer garden; their flowers add grace to the fall garden, and in winter, they give more interest than almost any other plant. There are many to choose from in our climate. Here are a few of our favorites:

Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ (Feather Reed Grass) (Poaceae) – Earlier up in the spring than most grasses and earlier to bloom. Strong vertical accent. This was the Perennial Plant Association’s Plant of the Year for 2001. Does not reseed since the flowers are sterile. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun Height: 36-60"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 36"Color: tan Pricing: True ga /A & 2 ga /A


Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Overdam’ (Poaceae) – This compact cultivar of Feather Reed Grass has creamy white stripes running vertically along the blades. It is semi-evergreen and has a similar vertical habit as the larger ‘Karl Foerster.’

Light: sun Height: 30-36"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18-24"Color: pinkish green Pricing: 2 ga /A


Carex (Cyperaceae) The most popular genus in the sedge family, Carex is a huge group of more than 1,000 species. Most are clump formers, tend to be compact and many do very well in shady conditions. They have seen a real revival as “no-mow” alternatives to turf and are excellent tough perennials.

---- appalachica(AppalachianSedge)– This native woodland sedge is a great choice for “no-mow” situations (although it can be mowed on a high setting). It forms clumps of fine-textured long blades that look very soft and inviting, you really just want to lie down in it. This carex will seed-in to form a lovely ground cover. Useful in containers as well as large plantscapes. Takes dry shade. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun /sh Height: 8-12"Bloom: July Spacing: 18" U.S. Native

Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

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---- flacca‘BlueZinger’(BlueZingerSedge)– This European native forms 24" wide clumps that make a handsome evergreen ground cover of glaucous blue blades. It prefers moist alkaline soils but is adaptable to a wide range of conditions. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 10-12" Bloom: summer Spacing: 24" Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

---- morrowii‘IceDance’(IceDanceSedge) (Cyperaceae) – A wonderful variegated Japanese sedge with a rhizomatous habit, making it a good ground cover. The wide leaves are edged with creamy white. Sedges are good plants for the shade. Introduced by Barry Yinger. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 24" Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 2 ga /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

---- oshimensis‘Evergold’(StripedWeepingSedge)– Carex ‘Evergold’ is a stunning sedge, with narrow foliage striped with gold and dark green. It forms a neat clump with a dramatically weeping habit. Use it in massing, containers, along a water’s edge or rock garden.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 10-12" Bloom: summer Spacing: 24" Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9

---- pensylvanica(PennsylvaniaSedge) (Cyperaceae) – Great native ground cover for shady sites. Spreads slowly to form a uniform carpet of soft green. Can be a lawn substitute for smaller areas and is quite drought tolerant. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sh /sun Height: 8" Bloom: May Spacing: 12-18" Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 2 qt /A


Tag Header: New England Woodlanders® Zones: 4-8---- platyphylla(BlueSatinSedge) (Cyperaceae) – Broad pleated blades form

a mounding clump of blue-green foliage. Blue Satin Sedge likes moist soil until established, then it can tolerate dry conditions such as under deciduous trees.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12-18"

Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8


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---- siderosticha‘Variegata’(VariegatedCreepingBroadleafSedge) (Cyperaceae) – Wide green leaves with distinct white stripes form clumps that spread slowly. Although this is late to emerge in the spring, it makes a wonderful edger for pathways or ground cover.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 10-12"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18"Color: wheat Pricing: 2 qt /A


Chasmanthiumlatifolium(NorthernSeaOats) (Poaceae) – Clumping grass with green bamboo-like foliage and exquisite flattened oat-like spires that droop slightly and provide valuable winter interest. Salt tolerant, excellent in dried or fresh arrangements. Native to Eastern U.S. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 36" U.S. Native

Color: tawny and purple Pricing: 2 ga /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

Deschampsiacespitosa(TussockGrass) (Poaceae) – This native grass has large silvery plumes of cloud-like flowers that are good for cutting. Mixes well with woodland plants. Evergreen and shade tolerant. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-36"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 36"Color: tawny Pricing: 2 ga /A

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Eragrostisspectabilis(PurpleLovegrass) (Poaceae) – In late summer and early fall we’ve loved watching drifts of this lovely native grass by the sides of the highways, like soft red clouds of grass. The rest of the year Purple Lovegrass has light green foliage. It will tolerate infertile and sandy soils, spreading by rhizomes. Named for Eros, the Greek love god.

Light: sun Height: 18-24"Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24-36" U.S. Native

Color: bronze red Pricing: 2 ga /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

Festucaglauca‘ElijahBlue’(BlueFescue) (Poaceae) – Fine-textured blue foliage, densely tufted. Forms a compact clump.

Light: sun Height: 8-10"Bloom: Jul Spacing: 18"Color: Pricing: True ga /A & 2 ga /A


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Hakonechloamacro‘Aureola’(YellowHakoneGrass) (Poaceae)– Back for a return engagement at Van Berkum Nursery, this choice Japanese grass has striking yellow foliage lined with narrow green stripes. It cascades dramatically at garden, water or path’s edge and is perfect for a slope. Likes rich soil and partial shade. Pinkish winter color. Hakone grass is slow growing but worth the wait. Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year for 2009. Light: pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: summer Spacing: 24" Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9

Helictotrichonsempervirens‘Saphirsprudel’(‘Saphire’)(BlueOatGrass) (Poaceae) – Striking blue-gray foliage, which persists over winter. Graceful arching habit with high delicate flowers. Magnificent specimen – one of our favorite grasses. ‘Saphirsprudel’ is a German introduction with bright steel blue foliage. Light: sun Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 24" Color: Pricing: True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

Juncuseffusus(SoftRush) (Juneaceae) – This is a clump-forming wetland rush with upright deep green rounded stems. It is native to much of North America and is often seen along water’s edge, in meadows and even in shallow water. Great vertical accent and a wonderful shelter for birds. This can be used effectively as a container plant as well. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" U.S. Native

Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: golden yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A

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Miscanthus(MaidenGrass) (Poaceae) – Tall graceful grasses with superior winter-long interest, flower plumes and foliage that stay intact all winter.

---- ‘Purpurascens’ – One of the most rugged maiden grasses for New England winters, with green foliage turning deep golden red toward fall. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun Height: 48-60" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 42" Color: Pricing: True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- sinensis‘MysteriousMaiden’ – Slender tapering foliage with horizontal gold bars across the green blades. Habit is graceful, upright and arching. OneofourWickedRuggeds. PP#16197.

Light: sun Height: 48" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 42" Color: buff Pricing: 2 ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8


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---- sinensis‘Sarabande’ – ‘Sarabande’ has almost wiry blades that give a more formal appearance than the flatter blades of many ornamental grasses. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun Height: 60-72"Bloom: Oct-Nov Spacing: 42"Color: copper Pricing: 2 ga /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9---- sinensis‘Strictus’(PorcupineGrass) – “Conversation piece” grass

with green and yellow horizontal bands and a stiff upright habit.Light: sun Height: 48-72"

Bloom: Oct-Nov Spacing: 42"Color: Pricing: 2 ga / B


Moliniaarundinacea‘Skyracer’(TallPurpleMoorGrass) (Poaceae) – Long narrow blades that have a beautiful arching habit and showy purple flowers that rise high above the foliage. Does best in moist, well-drained soil. Yellow fall color.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-84"Bloom: Jul-Oct Spacing: 36"Color: purple Pricing: 2 ga /A


Panicum(SwitchGrass)(Poaceae) – This native warm-season genus has become very popular with designers and hybridizers as of late, partly because of its toughness and because of a resurgence of interest in native varieties. It is also being researched as an alternate to corn for fuel. One of the primary prairie grasses.

---- virgatum‘HeavyMetal’(HeavyMetalSwitchGrass) (Poaceae) – An outstanding Kurt Bluemel selection with stiff vertical metallic-blue blades. Amber-yellow fall color. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun Height: 48-60"Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 36"Color: Pricing: 2 ga /A

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Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9---- virgatum‘PrairieFire’(PrairieFireSwitchGrass) (Poaceae) –

From Gary and Sandy Trucks, ‘Prairie Fire’ is one of the best switch grass selections today. It has upright clumps of bluish stems and wine-red foliage. Fiery red color begins in mid-summer and lasts through the autumn. OneofourWickedRuggeds. PP#19367.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48-60"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 36"Color: tan, tinted pink Pricing: 2 ga /A

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---- virgatum‘RubyRibbons’(RubyRibbonsSwitchGrass) (Poaceae) – This upright switch grass, out of Dr. Mark Brand’s breeding program, emerges gray-green in spring and changes to deeper hues of ruby red from mid-summer to fall. The red flowers are often used in dried flower arrangements. Very nice cultivar. PP#17944.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24-30"

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Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9---- virgatum‘Shenandoah’(ShenandoahRedSwitchGrass) (Poaceae) –

This German selection makes a neat and small clump with stunning purple-tinged foliage. As the flowers form in late summer the foliage becomes darker purple. An impressive switch grass. Care tip: cut old foliage in the spring.

Light: sun Height: 36" Bloom: Aug-oct Spacing: 36"

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Pennisetumalopecuroides‘Hameln’(DwarfFountainGrass) (Poaceae) – Arching foliage with graceful flower tassels. Good for massing. Marginally hardy in New Hampshire. Light: sun Height: 24-36" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 30" Color: Pricing: True ga / B & 2 ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

Schizachyriumscoparium‘TheBlues’(BlueBluestem) (Poaceae) – A prairie grass and a valuable forage plant (great selling point), but quite ornamental, with a very fine texture and wonderful red fall color. ‘The Blues’ is a selection by Kurt Bluemel that has a glaucous soft blue color that is stunning. Great for massing or even in a border where its blue stems can soften and mediate strong colors. Does best in lean and well-drained sites. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-24" Bloom: Sep Spacing: 18"

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Color: tawny Pricing: True ga /A & 2 ga /A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-9

Sorghastrumnutans(IndianGrass) (Poaceae) – A Missouri native grass found in prairies, glades and open woods. It has an upright form and blue-green foliage. Fall color is orange to yellow and the flower panicles provide nice winter interest. Indian grass does well in poor, dry infertile soil. Light: sun Height: 36-60" U.S. Native

Bloom: Sep-Nov Spacing: 12-24" Color: metallic gold Pricing: 2 ga /A

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Spodiopogonsibiricus(FrostGrass) (Poaceae) – This Siberian grass has a bamboo appearance and is a wonderful specimen, with a rounded bushy profile and airy purplish panicles in late summer. Excellent bright red autumn color. Prefers moist soil.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36"Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 18-24"Color: purple and buff Pricing: 2 ga /A


Sporobolusheterolepsis(PrairieDropseed) (Poaceae) – This native grass has thin emerald green leaves that form a graceful dense clump. Orange-yellow fall color and a great food provider for wildlife make this a great choice for native plantings. Good for massing.OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 24-36"Bloom: Aug Spacing: 24-36" U.S. Native

Color: tawny Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

HEDERA(hed'-er-a)Ivy(Araliaceae)

helix‘Baltica’(BalticIvy) – Classic evergreen ground cover, with glossy dark green leaves; likes winter shade. Baltic ivy will climb if given support. Best not to plant hedera too late in the fall.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 6-8"Bloom: Spacing: Ind 6-12"Color: Pricing: Tray 50 /see price list


HELENIUM(hel-le'-ni-um)Sneezeweed(Asteraceae)Perfect to add autumn color to reflect our magnificent foliage canopy. A prolific native wildflower with daisy-like flowers. Bushier and self-supporting if cut back in early summer. Long blooming.

autumnale ‘MoerheimBeauty’ – Unusual brick-red flowers.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48"

Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 36" New England

Meadows

Color: brick red Pricing: True ga /A & 2 qt /A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-8

‘Helbro’(aka‘MardiGras’) – Large (up to 2") rich yellow flowers are streaked and splashed with orange-red, a real Mardi Gras parade. The cones are deep brown. This Bloom of Bressingham selection is a long bloomer, starting early in the summer. PP#15124.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 18-24"Color: yellow and orange-red Pricing: True ga /A

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HELIANTHUS (hee-lee-an' thus) Sunf lower (Asteraceae) Wicked Ruggeds

angustifolius‘GoldLace’(SwampSunflower) – This is a compact version of the taller H.angustifolius, with prolific flowers and less vigor (a good thing in this case). A bright accent for early fall, but best in southern New England gardens. ‘Gold Lace’ is drought tolerant once established.

Light: sun Height: 60-72" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 48-60" Color: golden yellow Pricing: True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 6-10

‘LemonQueen’(LemonQueenSunflower) – A perennial sunflower with pale yellow flowers that blend well and soften summer’s loud colors. Great foil for purples. Tall, very vigorous and very sturdy with a long bloom time; it will seed-in and be quite true to form. Good cut flower. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun Height: 60-72" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 36" Color: pale lemon yellow Pricing: True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

salicifolius(Willow-leavedSunflower) – This huge stunning western native has graceful willow-like foliage and bright late summer flowers. Great bird and butterfly plant. Wonderful huge but soft textured specimen or screen, nice even before it flowers.

Light: sun Height: 48-84" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 36" Color: golden yellow Pricing: True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

HELLEBORUS(hell-e-bor'-us)LentenRose(Ranunculaceae)Handsome leathery foliage and showy single flowers in very early spring are the trademarks of the hellebores.

foetidus (Bear’s Foot Hellebore) – Long, deeply divided evergreen foliage with almost a tropical look and early light green flowers (not for cutting – foetidus means fetid). Naturalizes well, but parent plants don’t like to be moved. Very handsome foliage plant for the woodlands. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: Mar-May Spacing: 24" Color: chartreuse green and rose purple Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

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‘IvoryPrince’(Walhelivor) – Selected for its vigor and upright habit, ‘Ivory Prince’ has burgundy buds that open to flattened ivory-white blossoms. Handsome blue-green foliage. PP#16199.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-18"Bloom: Mar-Apr Spacing: 24"Color: ivory white Pricing: 2 qt / C


orientalis (LentenRose) – Beautiful, very early bloom amongst leathery, glossy, evergreen leaves. Truly elegant for border or underplanting. This was the 2005 Plant of the Year for the Perennial Plant Association. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 15-18"Bloom: Mar-May Spacing: 24"Color: shades of pink, white Pricing: 2 qt / B

and rose purple Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

orientalis ‘Brandywine’™ – New introduction with mixed colors: dark reds, pinks and apricot shades. This David Culp selection has a variety of flower forms as well, from singles to doubles. Very striking!

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-18"Bloom: Mar-May Spacing: 24"Color: shades of red, pink, apricot Pricing: 2 qt / C


orientalis ‘RoyalHeritage’™ – Superior form with leathery textured leaves and multi-colored flowers, ranging from whites, pinks, reds and even near black.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-18"Bloom: Mar-May Spacing: 18-24"Color: shades of white, pink, red Pricing: 2 qt / B


orientalis ‘SchmiemannStrainLadySeries’ – These new hellebores out of Germany have single colors in blue or pink that will be true 80% of the time. They are very hardy and form handsome clumps of dark green leaves as does the straight species, orientalis. We have pink, white and blue.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 16-20"Bloom: Mar-May Spacing: 24"Color: blue, pink or white Pricing: 2 qt / B

with purple spotsTag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

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HEMEROCALLIS (hem-er-o-kal'-lis) Daylily (Liliaceae)Superior low-maintenance landscape plants. Adaptable to almost any conditions, even salt. Bloom can be planned from June-August. All plant parts are edible.We are expanding our lines of the “designer” daylily series which have won awards such as the prestigious Stout Award. These selections tend to be more expensive but are usually tetraploid and are known for superior performance (i.e. larger flowers, better foliage, etc.). One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Name Height Pricing Bloom Color

Autumn Minaret 30-60" 2 qt / B late pale orange, rust eyeBaja 26" 2 qt / B early-mid dark red, green throatBama Music 28" 2 qt / B mid warm pink, yellow throatBarbara Mitchell 20" 2 qt / B mid pale lavender pink, green throatBertie Ferris 20" 2 qt / B early mid persimmon orangeBig Time Happy 18" 2 qt / B early-mid-late soft yellow, green throatBright Sunset 36" 2 qt / B early-mid burnt orangeButtered Popcorn 32" 2 qt / B mid-late butter yellowCatherine Woodbury 30" 2 qt / A mid orchid pink, yellow throatChicago Apache 27" 2 qt / B mid scarlet, yellow throatFairy Tale Pink 24" 2 qt / B mid soft apricot pinkflava 30-36" 2 qt / B very early lemon yellowFooled Me 18-24" 2 qt / C early-mid gold, red eyefulva 36-48" 2 qt / A mid persimmon orangeHappy Returns 18" 2 qt / A early-mid-late canary yellowHush Little Baby 22" 2 qt / B mid-late bright rose pinkHyperion 40" 2 qt / A mid rich sulfur yellowIce Carnival 28" 2 qt / B mid near white, chartreuse throatJanice Brown 21" 2 qt / A early-mid vivid pink, rose & green throatJovial 20" 2 qt / B early macintosh redLittle Grapette 20" 2 qt / B early-mid purple, green throatMary Todd 26" 2 qt / B late golden yellowMiss Quinn’s World 26" 2 qt / A early-mid rich plum pinkMy Melinda 24" 2 qt / B early-mid pink with gold throatPandora’s Box 24" 2 qt / B early white, purple-red eyePardon Me 18" 2 qt / A mid-late red, chartreuse throatPink Apricot Serenade 30" 2 qt / C late apricot to pinkPrairie Blue Eyes 36" 2 qt / B mid gray raspberry, yellow throatPurple de Oro 20" 2 qt / B early-mid-late red purple, yellow eyeRegency Dandy 18-24" 2 qt / A early-mid scarlet redRocket City 36" 2 qt / B mid bittersweet orangeRosy Returns 16" 2 qt / C early-mid-late soft rose pinkRuby Throat 24" 2 qt / B mid vibrant red, yellow throat

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Siloam Double Classic 18" 2 qt / A mid soft salmon pinkSiloam Merle Kent 18" 2 qt / A mid orchid, purple & green throatSounds of Silence 26" 2 qt / A mid creamy whiteStella de Oro 14" 2 qt / A early-mid-late deep goldStrawberry Candy 26" 2 qt / B early-mid strawberry pink, rose eyeStrutter’s Ball 26" 2 qt / B mid dark maroon, lemon throat

[YELLOW]---- ‘Big Time Happy’ – Daughter of ‘Happy Returns’ with 4" fragrant ruffled

blooms.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18"

Bloom: early-mid-late Spacing: 12-18"Color: soft yellow, hint of green throat Pricing: 2 qt / B

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9---- ‘Buttered Popcorn’ – Good branching habit; floriferous!

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32"Bloom: Mid-Late Spacing: 24"Color: butter yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9---- flavasyn.lilioasphodelus(LemonLily) – Fragrant; one of the earliest

daylilies to bloom.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-36"

Bloom: very early Spacing: 30"Color: lemon yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9---- ‘HappyReturns’– Delicate clear yellow flowers over grassy foliage.

Blooms all summer! Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18"

Bloom: early-mid-late Spacing: 12"Color: canary yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-9---- ‘Hyperion’ – A fragrant classic.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 40"Bloom: mid Spacing: 18"Color: rich sulfur yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9---- ‘Mary Todd’ – Award-winning tetraploid. Ruffled bloom.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 26"Bloom: late Spacing: 18"Color: golden yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B


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[GOLD/ORANGE]---- ‘AutumnMinaret’– One of the tallest daylilies ever hybridized (below

height is during flowering). A Stout Award winner. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-60" Bloom: late Spacing: 12-18" Color: pale orange yellow-rust eye Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- ‘BertieFerris’ – Unusual color for a miniature daylily. Vigorous, making it a good ground cover. Ruffled blooms.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 20" Bloom: early-mid Spacing: 18" Color: persimmon orange Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- ‘BrightSunset’ – Fragrant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: early Spacing: 24" Color: burnt orange, chartreuse throat Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- ‘FooledMe’ – Large flowers. Award winner, including Stout 2005. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: early-mid Spacing: 18-24" Color: gold, red eye and edges Pricing: 2 qt / C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- fulva– Good old orange-flowered roadside daylily. Good ground cover. Light: sun /sh Height: 36-48" Bloom: mid Spacing: 30" Color: persimmon orange Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-9

---- ‘RocketCity’ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: mid Spacing: 30" Color: rich bittersweet orange Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- ‘StelladeOro’ – Award-winning dwarf, ever-blooming. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 14" Bloom: early-mid-late Spacing: 24" Color: deep gold Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

[PINKORAPRICOT]---- ‘BamaMusic’

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 28" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24" Color: warm pink, yellow throat Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9


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---- ‘BarbaraMitchell’– Repeat bloomer with ruffled flowers and loads of awards.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 20"Bloom: mid Spacing: 24"Color: pale lavender pink, green throat Pricing: 2 qt / B

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9---- ‘CatherineWoodbury’

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30"Bloom: mid Spacing: 24"Color: orchid pink, yellowish throat Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9---- ‘FairyTalePink’ – Stout Metal Award winner with excellent form and

great blending qualities. Rebloomer.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24"

Bloom: mid Spacing: 24"Color: soft apricot pink Pricing: 2 qt / B

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9---- ‘HushLittleBaby’ – Five-inch dramatically ruffled rose-colored blossoms

with white highlights and a glowing yellow throat. A rebloomer to boot.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 22"

Bloom: mid-late Spacing: 18-24"Color: bright rose pink Pricing: 2 qt / B

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9---- ‘JaniceBrown’ – A Trophytaker daylily and a Stout Award winner. Choice!

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 21"Bloom: early-mid Spacing: 24"Color: vivid pink, rose eye, green throat Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9---- ‘MissQuinn’sWorld’ – One of the Trophytaker Series with 5-inch blooms.

Rebloomer.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 26"

Bloom: early-mid Spacing: 24"Color: rich plum pink Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9---- ‘MyMelinda’– Tetraploid. Repeat bloomer.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24"Bloom: early-mid Spacing: 18-24"Color: pink with gold throat Pricing: 2 qt / B

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9---- ‘PinkApricotSerenade’ – Bright apricot morning flowers soften to pink

each afternoon. Large ruffled flowers. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30"

Bloom: late Spacing: 24"Color: apricot to pink Pricing: 2 qt /C



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---- ‘RosyReturns’ – An everbloomer in pink! Similar to ‘Happy Returns’ in foliage and flower size. PP#9779.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 16" Bloom: early-mid-late Spacing: 18" Color: soft rose pink, chartreuse throat Pricing: 2 qt /C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- ‘SiloamDoubleClassic’– Stout Medal winner. Trophytaker daylily with fully double flowers.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24" Color: soft salmon pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- ‘StrawberryCandy’ – Stout Medal Award winner. A stunning tetraploid with a distinctive rose eye zone. One of the Trophytaker Series.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 26" Bloom: early-mid Spacing: 24" Color: strawberry pink, rose eye Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

[RED/MAROON]---- ‘Baja’ – Award winner. Tetraploid.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 26" Bloom: early-mid Spacing: 24" Color: dark red, green throat Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- ‘ChicagoApache’ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 27" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24" Color: intense scarlet, yellow throat Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- ‘Jovial’ – Rebloomer. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 20" Bloom: early Spacing: 24" Color: macintosh red Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

---- ‘PardonMe’ – Well branched, well budded, repeat bloomer. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18" Bloom: mid-late Spacing: 24" Color: medium red, yellow green throat Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- ‘RegencyDandy’– Repeat bloomer. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: early-mid Spacing: 18" Color: scarlet red Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9


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---- ‘RubyThroat’ – Tetraploid, large ruffled flowers. Choice!Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24"

Bloom: mid Spacing: 24"Color: vibrant true red, yellow throat Pricing: 2 qt / B


[WHITE/CREAM]---- ‘IceCarnival’ – Fragrant, unique, almost white.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 28"Bloom: mid Spacing: 24"Color: near white, chartreuse throat Pricing: 2 qt / B

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9---- ‘Pandora’sBox’ – Small ruffled flowers, repeat bloomer.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24"Bloom: early Spacing: 24"Color: white with purple red eye Pricing: 2 qt / B

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9---- ‘SoundsofSilence’

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 26"Bloom: mid Spacing: 24"Color: creamy white Pricing: 2 qt /A


[PURPLE/BLUE]---- ‘LittleGrapette’ – Floriferous rebloomer – multiple award winner.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 20"Bloom: early-mid Spacing: 24"Color: purple, green throat Pricing: 2 qt / B

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9---- ‘PrairieBlueEyes’ – No it’s not blue (they’re still trying) but it is an

unusual color in the daylily world.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36"

Bloom: mid Spacing: 24"Color: gray raspberry, yellow throat Pricing: 2 qt / B

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9---- ‘PurpledeOro’ – A reblooming daylily with dark ribbing on the reddish-

purple flowers and crinkled “pie crust” edges.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 20"

Bloom: May-Aug (rebloomer) Spacing: 18-24"Color: reddish purple, yellow throat Pricing: 2 qt / B

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9---- ‘SiloamMerleKent’ – Award winner!

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18"Bloom: mid Spacing: 24"Color: orchid, purple eye, green throat Pricing: 2 qt /A



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---- ‘Strutter’sBall’ – Tetraploid, large flowers. From the Trophytaker Series. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 26" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24" Color: dark maroon, lemon throat Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

HEUCHERA(hew'-ker-a)CoralBellsorAlumroot(Saxifragaceae)Very long blooming with small bell-like flowers high above clumped foliage. Their high airy flowers are “see through” so coral bells can be planted at the front. Most of our listing is foliage types; these have less showy flowers but stunning foliage that persists through the season. Although these are listed as shade perennials, most of them have better color with some sun, as long as the soil is moist.

americana‘Dale’– We are excited to bring back one of the first variegated americana types of heuchera (foliage coral bells). This was selected by Dale Hendricks of North Creek Nurseries and is one of the best ground covers out there. It has variable silver-blue marbled leaves and is vigorous and drought tolerant. Deer resistant and semi-evergreen. Sometimes the first ideas are some of the best. If planted in full sun, make sure it has good moisture. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sh /sun Height: 18" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" U.S. Native

Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

micranthra‘PalacePurple’ – This was one of the first purple-leaved heucheras and voted Perennial Plant Association 1991 Plant of the Year. There are many dark heucheras on the market now, but ‘Palace Purple’ is a great workhorse, although the color tends to be more variable now than when it was first introduced. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-24" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: cream white Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

‘MontroseRuby’– Selected by Nancy Goodwin of Montrose Nursery, this plant has been around for years and has looked great in our gardens since we planted it in 1999. We are thrilled to return it to our list again, as it still outperforms many of the newer varieties. ‘Montrose Ruby’ has a deep bronze color with subtle silver veining and wonderful vivid red overtones in the fall. Durable and long-lived. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12-18" Color: creamy white Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9


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‘Obsidian’ – The darkest foliage heuchera we have seen! This one has shiny smooth nearly black leaves and is very striking planted near plants with contrasting foliage. Holds color through season. PP#14836.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18"Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B


‘PlumPudding’ – Glossy purple foliage with delicate silver netting. A strong grower that makes a wide clump.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18-24"Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B


‘Quilter’sJoy’ – Very distinct silver markings on bronze leaves give a patchwork look.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-12"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12-18"Color: cream white Pricing: 2 qt / B


sanguinea‘Splendens’ – This is one of the flowering type of heucheras, with low green basal foliage and beautiful airy pink flowers that last for weeks. Yes, this seems to be buried in all the foliage types that are popular today. Buy more and we’ll see if we can change that.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 15"Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 12"Color: dark pink Pricing: 2 qt /A


x ‘SilverScrolls’ – This small heuchera has large metallic silvery-purple leaves with dark purple veining, making a distinct contrast between dark and light.

Light: pt.sh Height: 5-8"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12"Color: white Pricing: True ga / B


villosa‘AutumnBride’ – This wonderful ground cover heuchera is a great problem-solver for dry shade, with large fuzzy light green leaves and showy spires of white flowers from September to frost. Good cut flower. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh Height: 12-24"Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24" U.S. Native

Color: pure white Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

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villosa‘BronzeWave’ – This wonderful introduction from Charles Oliver of the Primose Path has glossy almost varnished-looking leaves that are bronzy purple in color and very substantial. An excellent shade-loving ground cover that competes well with tree roots. It is later blooming than most heucheras. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24" U.S. Native

Color: soft tan Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / BTag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

Villosatypes–thefollowingvarietieswerebredbyThierryDelabroyeofFranceusingHeucheravillosaintheparentage.Theresultsaresuberbfoliageheucheraswithgreatvigor,hardinessandleafsubstance.Theycanbeusedasgroundcoverorspecimen.Theyarealltolerantofhothumidsummers.OneofourWickedRuggeds.

---- ‘Caramel’ – ‘Caramel’ has apricot coloring in the spring, becoming amber in the summer and deepening to orange red in the autumn. It has an incredible array of caramel shades throughout the season. PP#16560.

Light: pt.sh Height: 18" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 15-20" U.S. Native

Color: cream white Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

---- ‘FrostedViolet’ – This is a vigorous new heuchera with Heuchera villosa in the parentage, giving it improved vigor. New growth is a pink-violet color and the winter color is dark blue-violet. PP#15085.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-15" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: light pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

---- ‘Miracle’ – ‘Miracle’ has coleus-like coloring, starting in the spring as chartreuse and deepening to red with a yellow edge. Light pink flowers and a compact form give an unusual twist. PP#20274.

Light: pt.sh Height: 4-10" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 10-12" U.S. Native

Color: light pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9

---- ‘Tiramisu’ – This selection has chartreuse foliage with distinct dark red veining. Compact and full, this does make one think of dessert. PP#20429.

Light: pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" U.S. Native

Color: white or pinkish Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8


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x HEUCHERELLA (hew-ker-ell'a) Foamy Bells (Saxifragaceae)

alba‘BridgetBloom’ – Heucherellas are crosses between the genera heuchera and tiarella. ‘Bridget Bloom’ has scalloped green foliage with sprays of showy light pink “foam flowers” that last for many weeks. It has a mounding habit and does best in cool climates such as New England.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 9"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12"Color: light pink Pricing: 2 qt /A


HOSTA(hos'-ta)PlantainLily(Liliaceae)One of the great garden foliage plants. Hostas produce bold textures in the landscape, and will take dry shade. Their large leaves are wonderful contrasted with ferns, dicentras and other fine-textured shade plants. Some form magnificent specimens. All mass well and are rugged and long-lived!

We have a new group of hostas that we are excited about: six varieties recommended by one of the most knowledgeable and accomplished growers of the genus, Mike Lang. He is the owner of Green Mountain Hosta and he grows his hostas in the ground on a Vermont hillside. They are indicated in bold just after their name in the following listing. We think you will love these hostas – Hosta ‘Blue Umbrella,’ H. ‘Bold Ribbons,’ H. ‘Dream Weaver,’ H. ‘Invincible,’ H. ‘Lakeside Cha Cha’ and H. ‘Sherborne Swift.’

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HOSTAQUICKREFERENCEGUIDE

Green Leaved White Margins Slug ResistantEmpress Wu Albomarginata Blue AngelInvincible Francee Blue UmbrellasRoyal Standard Ginko Craig Elegans

Patriot Frances WilliamsBlue Leaved Winsome Krossa RegalBlue Angel Sum and SubstanceBlue Mouse Ears Yellow/Cream MarginsBlue Umbrellas Aureomarginata Sun TolerantElegans Bold Ribbons AureomarginataFragrant Blue Frances Williams Birchwood Parky’s GoldHalcyon Golden Tiara GuacamoleHyacinthina Lakeside Cha Cha InvincibleKrossa Regal Moon River PatriotSherborne Swift Northern Exposure Royal Standard

Sagae Sum and SubtanceGold Leaved Wide BrimBirchwood Parky’s Gold Vigorous/GroundcoverMaui Buttercups Other Variegated Types Birchwood Parky’s GoldSum and Substance American Sweetheart Ginko Craig

Dream Weaver Golden TiaraGuacamoleJune Fragrant FlowersPaul’s Glory Fragrant BlueStriptease Guacamole

InvincibleRoyal Standard

‘American Sweetheart’ – Thick leaves are highlighted with a creamy white center bordered with deep green margins. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 18" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 36"

Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

‘Aureomarginata’ (montana ‘Aureomarginata’) – A popular specimen hosta, huge green leaves edged boldly with gold. Takes up to 3 /4 day of sun. Oneofour Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 30" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 30" Color: lavender Pricing: True ga /C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

The Dance of the Disporums. Perry took this photo after digging some bare root plants.


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‘Birchwood Parky’sGold’– Fast grower. Gold foliage. Good sun tolerance. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-15"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24"Color: lavender Pricing: 2 qt / B


‘BlueAngel’ – Large vigorous sieboldiana type, with huge blue-tinged gray-green leaves. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 48-60"Color: pale lavender Pricing: True ga / B


‘BlueMouseEars’ – Dwarf blue-gray hosta with substantial heart-shaped leaves that form a neat mound. 2008 American Hosta of the Year.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 8"Bloom: Aug Spacing: 12"Color: lavender Pricing: 2 qt / B


‘BlueUmbrellas’ – OneofMike’spicks. This is a huge hosta with heart-shaped thick-textured blue-green leaves that form a dense clump. Award winner. Oneofour WickedRuggeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 30-34"Bloom: Jun Spacing: 72"Color: white to lavender Pricing: True ga / D


‘BoldRibbons’ – OneofMike’spicks. Vigorous Paul Aden introduction from 1976, with bright gold edging on green leaves. The oblong leaves are slightly waxy. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 15"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 30-32"Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / B


‘DreamWeaver’ – OneofMike’spicks.A much improved sport of Hosta ‘Great Expectations’ with wider blue-green margins and yellow centers that lighten as the season progresses. The leaves are very rounded and corrugated, and ‘Dream Weaver’ has great vigor. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 18"Bloom: Jul Spacing: 36"Color: white to lilac Pricing: True ga / C


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‘Elegans’(sieboldiana‘Elegans’)– The standard large blue hosta. Huge, textured, rounded blue-gray leaves. Specimen, massing. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 48" Color: white Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

‘FragrantBlue’ – Smooth but heavily substanced leaves that become very blue as the season progresses. Fragrant flowers. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 18" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 30" Color: pale lavender Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

‘Francee’ – Green heart-shaped leaves with narrow white margins. Large specimen or for massing. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Aug Spacing: 36" Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

‘FrancesWilliams’(sieboldiana‘FrancesWilliams’) – A classic with puckered blue-green leaves and wide gold margins. Specimen, massing. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 30-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 48" Color: white Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

‘GinkoCraig’(sieboldii‘GinkoCraig’) – Small neat mounds of leaves with clean white borders. Edging, ground cover. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 8-10" Bloom: Aug Spacing: 10" Color: dark purple Pricing: 2 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

The textured leaves and white flowers of Hosta ‘Frances Williams’


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‘GoldenTiara’ – Popular hybrid, gold-edged leaves, compact, clump-forming, good grower. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 10"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24-30"Color: dark purple Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘Guacamole’ – 2002 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year. ‘Guacamole’ has golden leaves with wide green margins and large fragrant flowers. Vigorous, with good sun tolerance. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 22"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 36"Color: pale lavender Pricing: True ga / C


‘Halcyon’– One of the most popular of the blue hostas, forming a mound of spear-shaped textured leaves. 1987 American Hosta Society Merit Award. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 18"Bloom: Aug Spacing: 24"Color: very pale lilac Pricing: True ga / C


‘Hyacinthina’(fortunei‘Hyacinthina’) – Blue-tinged leaves. Mounding form. Nice edging plant. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 12-24"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24"Color: lavender Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘Invincible’ – OneofMike’s picks. Glossy dark green leaves with slightly waxy edges make this a great hosta for edging or ground cover. The flowers are fragrant. ‘Invincible’ has good vigor and is sun tolerant. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 20"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 36-48"Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / C


‘KrossaRegal’ – Vase-shaped tall specimen with long silvery blue leaves. Graceful plant for back of border. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 36-48"Bloom: Aug Spacing: 40"Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / B


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‘LakesideChaCha’ – OneofMike’spicks. Substantial heart-shaped leaves are chartreuse in spring and turn bright yellow with a waxy cream-colored margin. It has good vigor and does fancy dives off the dock at the lake. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

‘MauiButtercups’ – Wide textured cupped leaves have a beautiful golden-yellow color and good slug resistance. One of the best dwarf yellow varieties. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 10" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 14" Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

‘MoonRiver’ – This is a slow-growing but choice hosta that forms a wide mound of dark blue-green leaves with yellow margins that lighten to white over time. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 13" Bloom: Aug Spacing: 30"

Color: lavender Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

‘NorthernExposure’ – Blue-green leaves with creamy edges. This is a sport of Hosta s. ‘Elegans.’ OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 15-32" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 30" Color: white Pricing: True ga / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

‘Patriot’ – Similar to ‘Francee’ but with a wider white margin. Good sun tolerance. 1997 American Hosta Grower’s Hosta of the Year. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 30" Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

‘Paul’sGlory’ – Brilliant gold leaves with dark green edge. The leaves change to a white gold as the season progresses. Seersucker texture. 1999 Hosta of the Year. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24-30" Color: light lavender Pricing: True ga / D Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8


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‘RoyalStandard’ – Rich green foliage, very fragrant flowers in late summer. Plant by patio or pool, sun tolerant. Massing, border. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-28"Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 36"Color: white Pricing: True ga /A


‘Sagae’(formerly known as fluctuans variegated)– This huge hosta was Hosta of the Year by the American Hosta Society in 2000. It has satiny blue-gray leaves with wide creamy borders, will grow up to 6 feet across and has a vase-shaped form. A dramatic hosta that we are very excited about. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 30"Bloom: Jul Spacing: 48-60"Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / B


‘SherborneSwift’– OneofMike’spicks.Very nice dwarf hosta with blue-green leaves, a tardiana form. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 10"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18"Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / B


‘Striptease’ – Wide dark green leaves appear to be parting to seductively expose a golden-chartreuse center. A thin white line darts from center to margin. Plant in romantic gardens, quite spectacular! 2005 Hosta of the Year. One ofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 20"Bloom: Aug Spacing: 36"Color: pale lavender Pricing: True ga / B


‘SumandSubstance’ – Wide spreader, very large satin-gold leaves. Sun tolerant. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 36"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 48"Color: pale lavender Pricing: True ga / B


‘WideBrim’ – Showy hosta with light green and blue-green leaves edged with irregular creamy edges. Excellent in containers. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: Jul Spacing: 30"Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / B


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HYDRASTIS (hi-dras-tis) Goldenseal (Ranunculaceae)

canadensis – Goldenseal is a handsome bold-textured native groundcover that has the mixed blessing of being a valuable medicinal herb; it has been dug relentlessly from the wild. Its large twin maple-like leaves are held horizontally and the gold rhizomes spread well. Lovely raspberry-like fruits are nestled into the leaves in late summer.

Light: pt.sh Height: 8-15" Bloom: May Spacing: 18"

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HYSSOPUS(hi-so'pus)Hyssop(Lamiaceae)

officinalis (Hyssop) – An underused gem! Hyssop is a shrubby herb with narrow dark aromatic leaves and showy flower spikes. Nice for edging or as a low clipped hedge. Medicinal uses; also makes a great tea. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun Height: 18-24" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

IBERIS(eye-beer'-is)Candytuft(Brassicaceae)

sempervirens – Tough evergreen subshrubby plant for edging and ground cover. Flowers are a bright pure white, nice with spring bulbs.

---- ‘Alexander’s White’ – Dense flowers.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 10"

Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-24" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-8

---- ‘Purity’– Extra large clear white flowers. Dense growth habit. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-24" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-8

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INDIGOFERA (in-di-gaw'-fur'ah) Indigo (Fabaceae)

tinctoria‘RoseCarpet’– A rare sub-shrub with crisp locust-like leaves and pretty pea-like flowers. It forms a dense vigorous ground cover that smothers weeds effectively. The original source for indigo dye. We’ve enjoyed indigofera in our garden for years and are glad to finally offer it. It’s not a show-stopper in a pot, but great in a garden. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24"Color: rose pink Pricing: 2 qt / B


IRIS(eye-ris)Iris(Iridaceae)

cristata (Crested Iris) – A charming miniature iris, a woodland ground cover, wonderful interplanted with other wildflowers. Some of these may be white, as this color variation occurs naturally in the wild. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun /sh Height: 4-9"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18"Color: blue, occasionally white Pricing: 1 qt / B


Tag Header: Appalachian Woodlanders® Zones: 4-9---- ‘Alba’

Light: pt.sh Height: 4-9"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18"Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / B


ensata(formerly kaempferi)JapaneseIris – Although generally thought of as growing in the water it performs better in a rich, slightly acidic garden soil. These are wonderful irises for water features.

---- ‘August Emperor’Light: sun Height: 27-36"

Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24-36"Color: double pink purple Pricing: 2 qt / B

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9---- ‘LightatDawn’

Light: sun Height: 24-36"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24-36"Color: white with purple edging Pricing: 2 qt / B

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9---- ‘Variegata’ – Striking white and green variegation of grass-like foliage

becomes more pronounced as the season progresses.Light: sun Height: 30-36"

Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24"Color: deep purple Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B


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---- ‘WineRuffles’– Eight-inch double blooms. Light: sun Height: 30-32" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 24-36" Color: grape purple Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B


sibirica(SiberianIris) – Excellent landscape value. Graceful, upright foliage, beautiful flowers. For the garden or bog. Leave undisturbed for years.

---- ‘ButterandSugar’–OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 28" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 24" Color: yellow and white Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- ‘Caesar’sBrother’–OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 24" Color: dark purple Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- ‘DreamingSpires’–OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 24" Color: lavender and royal blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- ‘Gull’sWing’– A gleaming white Siberian iris with lance-shaped green foliage.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-36" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18"

Color: gleaming white Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- ‘MemphisMemory’– Distinctive lavender-blue petals and brown throat markings. Takes boggy soils.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24"

Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- ‘PinkHaze’–OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 24" Color: lavender pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

---- ‘SilverEdge’–OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 24" Color: sky blue, silver edge Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9


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---- ‘WhiteSwirl’– Clear white flowers. OneofourWickedRuggeds.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36"

Bloom: Jun Spacing: 24"Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A


versicolor(BlueFlag) – A graceful native found in marshy areas but suitable for average garden culture. Will take standing water. OneofourWicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24"Bloom: Jun Spacing: 12-24"Color: medium blue, gold splashes Pricing: 2 qt /A

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JEFFERSONIA(jef-fer-sewn'ee-a)Twinleaf(Berberidaceae)

diphylla– This unusual native wildflower has leaves that resemble a butterfly in flight. They form handsome mounds in cool shady areas and contrast well with other foliage types. The single flowers are short lived and resemble hepatica flowers.

Light: pt.sh Height: 10-12"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12"


Color: white Pricing: 1 qt /A & True ga / B Tag Header: Appalachian Woodlanders® Zones: 4-9

dubia – This is the far eastern counterpart of our native Jeffersonia diphylla, hailing from China and Korea. The upward-facing pale blue flowers appear very early, before the lobed leaves emerge. It is easy to care for in humus-rich soil that is somewhat acidic. Choice!

Light: pt.sh Height: 10-16"Bloom: Apr Spacing: 12-16"Color: soft pale blue Pricing: 1 qt / C


KIRENGESHOMA(ki-reng-ge-show'-ma)YellowWaxbells(Hydrangeaceae)

palmata – A rare connoisseur-type plant with smooth “maple-like” leaves, tipped with nodding creamy yellow bells. Forms a shrubby clump. Needs careful placement, organic soil, little wind and good moisture. Not asking too much for such a “cool” plant.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 36"Bloom: Sep Spacing: 36"Color: creamy yellow Pricing: True ga / B


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KNAUTIA (naw'-tee-a) Knautia (Dipsacaceae)

macedonica – Many curving stems arise from a basal clump with pure dark crimson, double “pincushion” flowers. Resembles a scabiosa. Well-drained soil. Very long blooming, like all summer! Reseeds very readily. Light: sun Height: 12-15" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: shades of crimson Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

LAMIASTRUM (lay-mee-as'-trum) galeobdolon Yellow Archangel(Lamiaceae)

---- ‘Compactum’ – Smaller leaves and flowers than ‘Florentinum’ (below), this dwarf variety has similar, but crisper foliage markings and a less invasive growth habit. Very pretty texture. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18-24" Color: pale barium yellow Pricing: 1 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 5-8---- ‘Florentinum’(Variegatum)– Excellent aggressive ground cover with

silver variegated leaves. Will cover large areas under trees. One of ourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 24-36" Color: pale barium yellow Pricing: 1 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8---- ‘Herman’s Pride’ (Silver Archangel) – Herman’s Pride has very distinct

metallic silver and green variegation, a real conversation piece. It forms a dense mounding clump and has hooded yellow flowers along each stem. Deer resistant. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-15" Color: soft yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8

LAMIUM (lay'-mee-um) Dead Nettle (Lamiaceae)

maculatum(SpottedDeadNettle) – Fast-growing ground cover, will brighten shady areas, also for edging, woodland plantings. Distinctive silvery foliage with green edges. Needs good drainage.

---- ‘Pink Pewter’ – Silver leaves with green margin. Soft pink flowers.Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8"

Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: soft pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8

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---- ‘PurpleDragon’ – New robust mat former with silver leaves. Will tolerate poor soil. PP#15890.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 4-8"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18"Color: purple Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8---- ‘WhiteNancy’– Very silvery white leaves with a green margin and white

flowers.Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8"

Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24"Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A


LATHYRUS( lath' i-rus)SweetPea(Fabaceae)

vernus(SpringBushPea) – Durable early spring bloomer with pea-like flowers and ferny foliage that persists for most of the summer. Drought tolerant and wonderful with hellebores and pulmonarias. Seeds in.

Light: sun /sh Height: 12"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18"Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt /A


vernus‘Rosenelfe’(SpringPea) – Early flowering dwarf cultivar of Spring Pea that forms tidy, showy clumps topped with clusters of pink blossoms. One of the earliest flowers to welcome spring.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-15"Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt /A


LAVANDULA( la-van'dew-la)Lavender(Lamiaceae)

angustifolia(EnglishLavender) – Popular woody herb with a legendary fragrance derived from its slender lavender-purple flower spikes. It has stiff narrow grayish leaves and is drought tolerant. Often used as a low hedge or edging. Lavender needs good drainage and should not be pruned after midsummer. Best to mulch each winter.

---- ‘Hidcote’ – Handsome cultivar with compact growth habit and deep purpleflowers.Light: sun Height: 15-18"

Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 18"Color: deep purple Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8---- ‘Munstead’ – Early pale purple flowers. Hardier than most lavenders and

compact.Light: sun Height: 9-12"

Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 15"Color: light purple Pricing: 1 qt /A


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LEUCANTHEMUM ( loo-kan' the-mum) Shasta Daisy (Asteraceae)Formerly chrysanthemum. Shasta daisies are one of the standards in the perennial world, with their familiar showy flowers and ease of cultivation. They all need good drainage, especially in winter, and division every 2-3 years.

---- ‘Becky’ – This shasta daisy was the 2003 Plant of the Year for the Perennial Plant Association. Long lived, with large flowers and crisp (yes, really good looking) dark green foliage. Perhaps the best shasta; the new standard.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: white with yellow centers Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7

---- ‘Snowcap’ – A dwarf cultivar wth large flowers.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12"

Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: white with yellow centers Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7

LEWISIA( loo-is'ee-a)Bitterroot(Portulacaceae)

longipetala ‘Little Plum’ – Lovely small western native for a perfectly drained site. Lewisia (named for M. Lewis of Lewis and Clark) is a stunning perennial with fleshy spatula-like leaves in tight rosettes. ‘Little Plum’ is much hardier and more tolerant of our eastern humidity than most lewisias and bears pink flowers high above the foliage. Great around rocks, especially in crevices.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12" Color: pink, salmon tinged Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 4-7

LIATRIS ( ly-a'-tris) Gayfeather (Asteraceae)

microcephala– Here is a true dwarf liatris for your customers. L. microcephala is an Appalachian native with compact rosettes of grassy tufts and charming spikes of flowers that open from the top to the bottom. It tolerates poor dry soil and is very showy and unusual. Robert Herman turned us on to this charmer while on a bus trip with the Perennial Plant Association. Good cut flower and butterfly magnet. Light: sun Height: 12-18" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 12" Color: rosy purple Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 4-7

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spicata (SpikeGayfeather) – Narrow spikes open from the top down. Does best in constantly moist, light well-drained soils. Nice contrast to the many daisy-type flowers blooming at this time. A Midwestern native.

---- ‘FloristanWhite’(FloristanWeiss)Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36"

Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18" U.S. Native

Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9---- ‘KoboldOriginal’ – This is the true-to-type vegetatively propagated shorter

variety.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 14"


Color: lavender purple Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

LIGULARIA(lig-you-lay'-ri-a)Ligularia(Asteraceae)Requires constant moisture and a little afternoon shade. Loves bog, stream, or pond-side. Huge leaves are wonderful architectural accents and contrast to ferny foliage. They’ll cover “dormant-plant-bare-spots” beautifully.

dentata‘Britt-MarieCrawford’ – Outstanding cultivar with dark glossy chocolate-red leaves, colored on top, not just on the undersides as is L. ‘Othello.’ Dark stems and bright golden orange flowers provide a dramatic contrast in late summer. OneofourWickedRuggeds.PP#16113.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 36-48"Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 36"Color: golden orange Pricing: True ga / C


‘LittleRocket’ – A dwarf ligularia with the same bright spires as its big rocket cousin. Good container plant. Likes bog or shady moist conditions. OneofourWickedRuggeds.PP#14621.

Light: pt.sh Height: 20"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18-24"Color: lemon yellow Pricing: True ga / B


stenocephala ‘TheRocket’ – Superb 12-18"-long yellow flower spikes held over bold dark foliage. Dislikes afternoon sun. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh Height: 36"Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 36"Color: lemon yellow Pricing: True ga / B


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LIMONIUM (li-mo'nee-um) Sea Lavender (Plumbaginaceae)

latifolium – Great seaside plant, airy heads of tiny flowers dry well. Needs good drainage. Evergreen.

Light: sun Height: 24" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

LINNAEA(li-nay'a) Twinflower (Caprifoliaceae)

borealis– Dainty crawling ground cover with small scalloped leaves on long trailing stems. Once established, very carefree in humusy soil and partial shade. Flowers are fragrant and nodding above reclining stems. A New England native.

Light: pt.sh Height: 3-4" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12" Color: pink or white Pricing: 1 qt / B



LIRIOPE(le-rye'-o-pee)LilyTurf(Liliaceae)

spicata – Spreading grass-like ground cover. In fact it resembles lawn grass, but with wider blades.The only liriope hardy in New Hampshire. Light: sun /sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12" Color: pale lavender Pricing: 1 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9

LOBELIA (lo-bee' lia) Lobelia (Campanulaceae)

cardinalis(CardinalFlower) – Striking bright red flowers for moist wild gardens. Lovely in shady or sunny water sites. Reseeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: true bright scarlet Pricing: 2 qt /A

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‘FriedGreenTomatoes’ – This stunning introduction has low rosettes of dark purple foliage that become olive green later in summer (undersides remain purple). It has bright red flowers on tall stems (like Lobelia cardinalis) and good vigor. The foliage remains very ornamental all season and it grows best in sun here in New England.

Light: sun Height: 30-36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: brilliant red Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8


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siphilitica(GreatBlueLobelia) – A clump-forming native that thrives in boggy situations. Short lived but reseeds readily. Thick stems are topped with light blue flowers. Best in masses. Occasionally has white flowers from a recessive color gene that occurs naturally.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 24"Color: clear blue Pricing: 2 qt /A

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LOTUS(low'tus)Bird’sFootTrefoil(Fabaceae)

Lotuscorniculatus‘Pleniflorus’ – This is a tough ground cover, lawn substitute or pathway perennial (takes foot traffic) with a double yellow flower. It stays neat and can be used to underplant almost anything.

Light: sun Height: 2-4"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12"Color: yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A


LUPINUS(loo-py'nus)Lupine(Fabaceae)

‘RussellWoodfieldHybrids’ – These colorful hybrids have large flower panicles and bloom in a mixture of white, pink, yellow, and blue. Did we leave any colors out? One of the famed lupine breeder George Russell’s strains.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 20-30"Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 36"Color: pink, white, blue, yellow shades Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A


‘The Governor’ – Stately bold spires of blue and white flowers.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36"

Bloom: Jun Spacing: 24-36"Color: blue and white Pricing: 2 qt /A


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LYSIMACHIA (ly-si-mack'-i-a) Loosestrife (Primulaceae)

clethroides(GooseneckLoosestrife) – Flower stems arch beautifully. Will spread rapidly (i.e., invasive, but dry soil will slow it down). Wonderful reddish orange fall color! Illegal in many states south of New Hampshire. Please check your state’s invasives listings. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30"Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 36"Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A


nummularia‘Aurea’(GoldenCreepingJenny) – Vigorous ground cover with small golden “coin-like” leaves, and long trailing runners. An excellent contrast to purple or dark green foliage. Lights up a dark area, and is great in containers or as an underplanting. Likes moist areas. Flowers are single and fragrant but are not as noticeable on ‘Aurea’ as on the green form. Very vigorous. Please check your state’s invasives listings.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 1-2"Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 18"Color: bright yellow Pricing: 1 qt /A


MACLEAYA(ma-clay'-a)PlumePoppy(Papaveraceae)

microcarpa ‘Kelways Coral Plume’ – Huge tropical appearance, lobed leaves 8-18" across. Aggressive – this one’s got slippery vaseline roots. Very handsome, though – try it in the ell of a building, or out on the back 40! Self-supporting. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 84-96" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 48"

Color: bronze pink Pricing: True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

MALVA (mal'va) Mallow (Malvaceae)

alcea‘Fastigiata’(HollyhockMallow) – Larger flowers and better branching habit than M. moschata, with less dissected leaves. Best in full sun; will take dry conditions.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24"

Color: rosy pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

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MARSHALLIA (mar-shall'ee-a) (Asteraceae)

grandiflora(Barbara’sButtons) – Unusual perennial with substantial elongated leaves and charming cushion flowers. Neat, compact and definitely not something the neighbors will have.

Light: pt.sh Height: 12"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 12"Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt /A


MECONOPSIS (me-ko-nop'sis) (Papaveraceae)

cambrica(WelshPoppy) – This papier-mâché poppy resembles the Iceland poppy, with large canary yellow flowers and bright green fine-textured foliage. Kept moist the foliage will persist well into the summer. It is very happy in the Northeast and reseeds readily. Wonderful naturalized in woodland areas. Often reblooms.

Light: pt.sh Height: 12-18"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18"Color: bright yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A


MEEHANIA(mee-han'ee-a)(Lamiaceae)

(Meehan’s Mint) – Non-invasive, low-growing stoloniferous woodland perennial with trailing square stems and heart-shaped leaves. Showy lavender flowers. This is a lovely ground cover for a dark corner that would really like some bright flowers. Named for Thomas Meehan, a Philadelphia plantsman.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 3-8"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18"Color: lavender blue Pricing: 1 qt /A



MERTENSIA(mer-ten'see-a)(Boraginaceae)

virginica (Virginia Bluebells) – A classic early blooming native with pendulous flowers, wonderful for wild gardens and naturalizing. Summer dormant; plant with later- emerging perennials.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-24"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18"Color: light blue Pricing: 1 qt / B



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MICROBIOTA (my-kro-buy-oh' ta) (Asteraceae)

decussata(RussianArborvitae) – Low-spreading evergreen shrub with arching branches of “arborvitae-like’ light green foliage. One plant can reach over 15' in diameter and the foliage turns bronze or purple in the winter. One of our new shrub ground covers that work well on bankings. Indeed, it needs good drainage and mostly sun to do well. Grows wild in Siberia. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: spring Spacing: 48" Color: inconspicuous Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8

MITCHELLA (mi-chel' la) Partridgeberry (Rubiaceae)

repens – Tiny native woodland creeper with small shiny dark leaves. Pinkish white flowers are followed by red berries in the fall. Often found creeping among fallen logs and stumps. If planted in moist humusy soil, partridgeberry will form a dense mat. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 2" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12" Color: pinkish white Pricing: 21/2" / C



MITELLA(mi-tell'a)(Saxifragaceae)

diphylla (Fairy Cup) – Like a clump-forming tiarella, with similar maple leaf-shaped foliage. Flowers are exquisite white cups with fringed petals. Don’t forget to look closely to see this. Likes moist soil. Nice edging plant for an area that you don’t want a ground cover. Semi-evergreen. Has a wide native range in the United States. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 6-10" Color: white Pricing: 1 qt /A



MONARDA(mo-nar'-da)Bee-Balm(Lamiaceae)Bee-balms are treasured garden herbs, nectar providers, and showy ornamentals. They have bright spider-like flowers and can form impressive massings. We offer those with the highest mildew resistance we can find, however monardas do best with constant moisture and ample space. Deadhead for extended bloom.

---- ‘Claire Grace’ – This native form is extremely resistant to mildew. It naturalizes well and tolerates dry conditions. Dark green foliage.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24-36" Color: bright lilac Pricing: 2 qt /A

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---- ‘JacobCline’– Mildew resistant with handsome foliage.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36"

Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24"Color: red Pricing: 2 qt /A

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Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9---- ‘Marshall’sDelight’ – Mildew resistant, leaves are a deeper green than

other cultivars.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36"

Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24-36"Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt /A

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Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9---- ‘PinkLace’ – A compact bee-balm with dark red stems and pink flowers

with purple center cones. PP#18367.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 16"

Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 12-18"Color: pink Pricing: True ga /A

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Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-8---- ‘RaspberryWine’ – A wonderful mildew-resistant bee-balm from Darryl

Probst and introduced by White Flower Farm. The buds do resemble raspberries and the flowers are a clear wine red. Large leaves.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-40"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24"

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Color: wine red Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /ATag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9

MUKDENIA(muck-dee'nee-ah)(Saxifragaceae)

rossii‘CrimsonFans’– Rare, unusual heuchera relative from the Orient that is hardy and beautiful. It has large maple-like leaves that emerge bronze then become green and finally red in midsummer. Numerous bell-shaped flowers appear early. Needs good moisture. Slowly spreads to form a ground cover. We are very excited about this one.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-16"Bloom: Mar-Apr Spacing: 18"Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B


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NEPETA (nep'-e-ta) Ornamental Catmint (Lamiaceae)Ornamental herbs with long-blooming lavender-blue flower spikes. The shorter varieties resemble a vigorous English lavender. Foliage is scalloped and gray-green helping them to blend well in any garden. Can be used as informal edging plants. All need good drainage and do best in full sun. Cut back after bloom for a flush of fresh foliage.

sibirica ‘Souvenir d’Andre Chaudron’ – Very showy variety with large lavender-blue flowers and a long bloom time. More upright habit making it a better border plant than other nepetas. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

‘SixHillsGiant’(FaasseniiGroup) – Stunning tall nepeta. Tolerates damp soil. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun Height: 36" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 30" Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7

subsessilis(JapaneseCatmint) – Peter and Leslie were very impressed with this “larger than life” nepeta at the Battery Park Garden in NYC. It seems to be adaptable to sun, shade or boggy conditions and will spread quickly as a ground cover. Its deep blue flowers are loved by butterflies, birds and bees. This nepeta truly makes a statement. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: deep blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

‘Walker’s Low’ (Faassenii Group) – This stunner is the Perennial Plant Association’s 2007 Plant of the Y ear. Large flowers, great ground cover for hot dry site. Fragrant gray-green foliage – nice with roses, achillea, and many hot-colored summer flowers. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7

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NIPPONANTHEMUM (ni-poe-nan' the-mum) (Asteraceae)

nipponicum(MontaukDaisy) – Resembling a shasta daisy reincarnated as a shrub, this partially woody perennial has dark green shiny foliage and is one of the last plants to bloom in our gardens. Even one plant makes quite a statement! Loves seaside areas, thus its common name, Montauk Daisy. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun Height: 12-30"Bloom: Sep-Nov Spacing: 24"Color: white, yellow centers Pricing: True ga /A


OENOTHERA(ee-no-the'ra)Sundrops(Onagraceae)

fruticosa – Vigorous with bright yellow cup-shaped flowers and dark green leaves. Don’t overfertilize this one. Wonderful fall color.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24"Color: bright yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A


fruticosa ‘Fireworks’ – Bronze foliage, red stems and buds, then bright yellow flowers make this a stunning cultivar. This is one of the Sundrops so it blooms in the daytime unlike O.biennis (evening primrose).

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 15-18"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18"Color: bright canary yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A


macrocarpa(syn.missouriensis)(OzarkSundrops) – This shorter sundrop has huge (4-5 inches) lemon yellow satiny flowers and a lax habit. It has curious winged fruit capsules and reddish stems. A native of Missouri and Kansas, this wonderful oenothera needs good drainage.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-12"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" U.S. Native

Color: lemon yellow Pricing: True ga /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

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OMPHALODES (om-fa-low'des) (Boraginaceae)

verna(Blue-eyedMary) – A lovely ground cover for dry shade with handsome dark green leaves and lovely white-throated blue flowers! The flowers were a favorite of Queen Marie Antoinette, thus the common name. A vigorous grower. OneofourWicked Ruggeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 2-8" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24" Color: blue-white throats Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

ORIGANUM(o'ree-gah'num)Oregano(Lamiaceae)Oregano is an herb that is very ornamental, with flower spikes that cut well. Needs excellent drainage and does best in alkaline or gravelly soil.

laevigatum ‘Rosenkuppel’ – Outstanding dark foliage, similar to O. ‘Herrenhausen’ but more compact with large flowers. 1998 Netherlands Plant of the Year. Long bloom.

Light: sun Height: 15-18" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 15" Color: dark pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8

PACHYSANDRA (pa-kis-an'-dra) Spurge (Buxaceae)

procumbens(AlleghenySpurge) – Our native pachysandra. Handsome foliage with varying shades of green and nice red color in the fall. Slower growing than Japanese pachysandra with showier flowers. Deciduous. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sh Height: 6-9" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 6" Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / B



terminalis (Japanese Spurge) – The old faithful ground cover. Hardy and reliable. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 6" Color: white Pricing: Tray (90-100) /

see price list Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8

terminalis ‘Green Sheen’ – A newer introduction with smaller high-gloss leaves. Slower growing but very choice. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 6" Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8

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terminalis‘SilverEdge’– Similar to straight Pachysandra terminalis, but with silvery white margins that catch the light filtering into shady areas, giving it depth and contrast. Not as vigorous as the green form but worth the wait.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 6"Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / B


PACKERA(pa-keer'-a)(SYN:Senecio)(Asteraceae)

aurea– This is a native herb with shiny basal leaves and bright daisy flowers that resemble asters. Prefers moist soil, but is not fussy. Good ground cover for a woodland garden. Vigorous.

Light: sun /sh Height: 12"Bloom: May Spacing: Ind 24"Color: yellow gold Pricing: 2qt /A



PAEONIA(pee-on'-ee-a)Peony(Paeoniaceae)

Name Height Pricing Bloom Color Type

Abalone Pearl 32" 2 ga early coral pink, golden center doubleAmerica 28-30" 2&3 ga early scarlet singleBrother Chuck 28" 2 ga mid soft blush w/ hint of salmon doubleButter Bowl 30-36" 2 ga mid-late shades of pink, yellow center JapaneseCoral Charm 36" 2&3 ga early coral pink doubleCoral Sunset 30-36" 2 ga early coral pink w/gold center semi-doubleDo Tell 32" 2 ga mid soft shell pink JapaneseEdulis Superba 30-36" 2 ga early bright old rose pink double

Fairbanks 32" 2 ga latepale pink fade to white, yellow center

single

Green Lotus 28-32" 2 ga early white w/ lime green streaking singleHot Chocolate 36" 2 ga early chocolate red w/cocoa center JapaneseInspecteur Lavergne 32" 2&3 ga mid crimson red doubleITOH Lafayette Escadrille 32" 2&3 ga mid deep red singleITOH Little Darlin 32-36" 2&3 ga mid lavender and pink semi-doubleITOH Pastel Splendor 32" 2&3 ga mid creamy white, maroon flares singleITOH Prairie Charm 32" 2&3 ga mid shades of yellow semi-doubleKansas 36" 2 ga early watermelon red doubleKrinkled White 36" 2 ga mid white w/ gold stamens single

Le Charm 32" 2&3 ga middark rose pink w/ butter yellow center

Japanese

Martha Bulloch 32-38" 2&3 ga late light silvery rose pink doubleMemoria Gem 20" 2 ga early red singleMiss America 36" 2 ga mid-late snow white, yellow stamens semi-doubleMons Jules Elie 36" 2 ga mid pink doubleMons Martin Cahuzac 36" 2&3 ga early-mid rich dark pink double

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Mrs. A.B. Franklin 28" 2 ga late white doubleObovata 24-36" 2 qt mid white blush to pink singlePaul M. Wild 38" 2&3 ga mid red doublePay Off 28" 2&3 ga mid red JapanesePink Hawaiian Coral 30-36" 2&3 ga early coral pink semi-double

s. Age of Gold 30-36" 2&3 ga midcreamy yellow, rich gold at center

semi-double

s. Boreas 48-60" 2&3 ga mid rich burgundy semi-double

s. Ezra Pound 36-60" 2&3 ga earlylight pink w/ purple flares, bright yellow stamens

semi-double

s. Guardian of Monastery 36-48" 2&3 ga early mauve and lavender semi-double

s. Nike 48-60" 2&3 ga midcoral / peach w/ golden glow, purple flares

semi-double

s. Rimpo 36-48" 2&3 ga mid dark red semi-doubles. Ruffled Pink Petticoats 30-36" 2&3 ga early vivid dark pink semi-doubleSarah Bernhardt 32-38" 2&3 ga late light medium pink double

Sea Shell 37" 2 ga midbright velvety pink w/ yellow stamens

single

Shawnee Chief 30-32" 2&3 ga early mahogany red doubleShirley Temple 36" 2 ga early light rose to white doubleSprite 30-36" 2 ga early ivory white w/ pale rose edge single

Westemer 36" 2 ga midlight pink outer, bright yellow center

Japanese

suffruticosa(TreePeony) – Prized tree peonies are originally from China. They have distinctive dark blue-green foliage and giant (4-12") flowers. They need careful siting with excellent drainage and protection from extreme conditions. Beautiful fall color. For 2012, we have found a source for bare-root tree peonies that we are really happy with. They are massive and beautiful.

---- ‘AgeofGold’– Semi-double creamy yellow rosettes that deepen to rich gold toward the center. Red flares at the base add accent to the flower. Large semi-double blooms with slightly curling petals and gold stamens.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-60" Bloom: mid Spacing: 30-60"

Color: creamy yellow with red flares Pricing: 3 ga /see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

---- ‘Boreas’– Semi or double blossoms of very dark, rich burgundy. Each petal turns in a different direction to give it a tousled look. Thus, it is aptly named as Boreas is the god of the North Wind. Large semi-double blooms with slightly curling petals and gold stamens.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48-60" Bloom: mid Spacing: 48-60"

Color: rich burgundy Pricing: 3 ga /see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8



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---- ‘EzraPound’– Showy dark purple flares form a pointed star around the bright yellow stamens. The single to semi-double flowers age from light pink to pearly white. Large semi-double blooms with slightly curling petals and gold stamens.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-60"Bloom: early Spacing: 36-60"Color: light pink with purple flares Pricing: 3 ga /see price list

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8---- ‘GuardianofMonastery’– A tree peony known for its vigor and large

flowers in shades of mauve and lavender with purple flares emerging from the center. Large semi-double blooms with slightly curling petals and gold stamens.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48"Bloom: early Spacing: 36-48"Color: shades of mauve and lavender Pricing: 3 ga /see price list

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8---- ‘Rimpo’– Double tree peony named for a mythical bird that can live

forever. This cultivar has unusual enormous dark red flowers (8-9") that have a light, spicy fragrance.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48"Bloom: mid Spacing: 36-48"Color: dark red Pricing: 3 ga /see price list

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9---- ‘RuffledPinkPetticoats’– Semi-double tree peony with beautifully ruffled

dark pink flowers.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-60"

Bloom: early Spacing: 30-60"Color: deep pink Pricing: 3 ga /see price list


JapaneseandSingle-FloweredPeonies – These are rapidly becoming more popular and with good reason. Their graceful lighter flowers give subtle beauty and make them less inclined to lie down in the first hard rain. Single forms have a single row of petals with a center of stamens. Japanese have a double row of petals and often some of the stamens have become peltoids which are enlarged stamens. The Japanese are a little “fluffier” than singles, but still lighter than doubles.

Double-FloweredPeonies – These old-fashioned classics are loved for their hardiness and unbelievable blooms. Double and semi-double are rounded flowers in which all (or most) of the stamens are developed into petals, giving that wonderful exuberant look. They rarely need dividing, but if you want to spread the wealth, they are best divided in the fall (plant eyes two inches below the surface to ensure bloom). Flower time spans mid-May through June.

ITOH – The new ITOH or intersectional peonies (crosses of tree and herbaceous peonies) combine the beautiful foliage and flowers of the tree peonies with the hardiness of the herbaceous peonies (the eyes are safely underground). Very expensive but very choice! Fragrant. Limited supply.

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Our peonies may not be well rooted for early spring sales. Also, garden centers should keep overhead watering at a minimum to discourage botrytis development. We recommend continuing a program to combat botrytis as well. We have some designer peonies with incredible colors and flower forms. They are noted with each description.

We have some of our varieties in 3-gallon pots for an extra big impact – look for them in our listing.

[PINKVARIETIES]---- ‘AbalonePearl’– Semi-double. One of the first peonies to bloom. Slightly

fragrant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32" Bloom: early Spacing: 36" Color: coral pink, golden center Pricing: 2 ga / D Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

---- ‘BrotherChuck’– Double. A fragrant, soft pink peony with a hint of salmon pink. A Grand Champion at the 2008 National Peony Show. Yes, we know, this description doesn’t sound much like its name, but there you have it.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 28" Bloom: mid Spacing: 32"

Color: soft blush pink Pricing: 2 ga / G Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-8

---- ‘ButterBowl’– Japanese. Rose pink fades to shell pink with yellow center. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-36" Bloom: mid-late Spacing: 36" Color: shades of pink, yellow center Pricing: 2 ga / E Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

---- ‘CoralCharm’ – 1996 American Peony Society Gold Medal Selection. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: early Spacing: 36" Color: coral pink Pricing: 2 ga / F Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-8

---- ‘CoralSunset’– Semi-double. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-36" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24-36"

Color: coral pink with gold centers Pricing: 2 ga / C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

---- ‘DoTell’– Japanese. This lovely peony blooms soft shell pink with rose, pink and white-colored centers. American Peony Society Gold Medal Selection.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32" Bloom: mid Spacing: 36"

Color: soft shell pink Pricing: 2 ga / D Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-8


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---- ‘EdulisSuperba’– Double. Very fragrant.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-36"

Bloom: early Spacing: 36"Color: bright old rose pink Pricing: 2 ga / C

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8---- ‘Fairbanks’– Single. Palest pink fading to white with a yellow center.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32"Bloom: late Spacing: 36"Color: pale pink Pricing: 2 ga / C

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7---- ITOH‘LittleDarlin’– Semi-double. Vigorous grower with great foliage.

(See ITOH, or Intersectional Peony description, at the beginning of the paeonia section.)

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32-36"Bloom: mid Spacing: 36"Color: lavender pink and purple Pricing: 3 ga /see price list

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8---- ‘MarthaBulloch’– Double. One of the tried and true late pink varieties.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32-38"Bloom: late Spacing: 36"Color: light silvery rose pink Pricing: 2 ga / C

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8---- ‘MonsJulesElie’– The double-flowered peony is an old-fashioned classic

loved for its hardiness and unbelievable bloom. Rarely needs dividing but if you want to spread the wealth, divide in the fall and make sure to plant the eyes 2" below the surface. Fragrant. Care tip: Deadhead after flowers fade to keep a neat appearance.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32-38"Bloom: early Spacing: 36"Color: silvery pink Pricing: 2 ga / C

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8---- ‘PinkHawaiianCoral’– Semi-double. American Peony Society

Gold Metal Selection with rose-shaped flowers and a yellow center. Cream-colored carpels.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-36"Bloom: early Spacing: 36"Color: coral pink Pricing: 2 ga /C &

3 ga /see price listTag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8---- ‘SarahBernhardt’ – Double. Large fragrant semi-rose.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32-38"Bloom: late Spacing: 36"Color: light medium pink Pricing: 2 ga / C &

3 ga /see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

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---- ‘SeaShell’– Single. Bright velvety pink, fragrant flowers with yellow centers.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 37" Bloom: early Spacing: 36"

Color: bright velvety pink Pricing: 2 ga / C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-8

---- ‘ShirleyTemple’– Double. Opens pale pink and turns to white. Fragrant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: early Spacing: 24-36" Color: light rose to white Pricing: 2 ga / C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

---- ‘Westerner’– Japanese. Large flowers of light pink surrounding a bright yellow center. American Peony Society Gold Medal 1982.

Light: sun Height: 36" Bloom: mid Spacing: 36"

Color: light pink Pricing: 2 ga / D Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

[ORANGEANDYELLOWVARIETIES]---- ITOH‘PrairieCharm’ –Semi-double. Unusual color with shades of

yellow and inner base of dark red flares. (See ITOH, or Intersectional Peony description at the beginning of the paeonia section).

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32" Bloom: mid Spacing: 36" Color: shades of yellow Pricing: 3 ga /see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

[REDORDARKPINKVARIETIES]---- ‘America’ – Single. Large brilliant scarlet flowers. Somewhat fragrant.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 28-30" Bloom: early Spacing: 36" Color: scarlet Pricing: 2 ga /G & 3 ga /see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

---- ‘Blaze’– Single. A true red. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-36" Bloom: early Spacing: 36" Color: bright red, yellow center Pricing: 2 ga / F & 3 ga /see price list

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8---- ‘HotChocolate’ – Japanese. An unusual color combination of chocolate

petals surrounding a cocoa center. Fragrant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: early Spacing: 36"

Color: chocolate red Pricing: 2 ga / F Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8


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---- ‘InspecteurLavergne’ – Double. Small white tips on fragrant crimson red flowers.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32"Bloom: mid Spacing: 24-36"Color: crimson red Pricing: 2 ga / C

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8---- ITOH‘LafayetteEscadrille’ – Single. A vigorous grower with unusual

small blossoms and narrow petals (See ITOH or Intersectional Peony description at the beginning of the paeonia section.)

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32"Bloom: mid Spacing: 36"Color: deep red Pricing: 3 ga /see price list

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8---- ‘Kansas’– Double. American Peony Society Gold Medal Selection.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36"Bloom: early Spacing: 36"Color: watermelon red Pricing: 2 ga / F &


---- ‘LeCharme’– Japanese. Cupped petals surround a butter-yellow center.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32"

Bloom: mid Spacing: 36"Color: dark rose pink Pricing: 2 ga /E &

3 ga /see price listTag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8---- ‘M.MartinCahuzac’– Double.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36"Bloom: early-mid Spacing: 36"Color: rich dark pink Pricing: 2 ga / C &


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---- ‘MemorialGem’– Single. A rock garden peony with bright red blossoms and red stigmas set inside the yellow stamens. Four-inch blooms.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 20" Bloom: early Spacing: 24"

Color: bright red Pricing: 2 ga / C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7

---- ‘PaulM.Wild’– Double. Large velvety red flowers that do not fade. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 38" Bloom: mid Spacing: 36" Color: red Pricing: 2 ga / D & 3 ga /see price list

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8---- ‘PayOff’– Japanese. Compact variety with a lovely dark color.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 28" Bloom: mid Spacing: 32" Color: red Pricing: 2 ga / D & 3 ga /see price list

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8----‘RedCharm’ – Double. Ruffled flowers. American Peony Society Gold

Medal winner. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: early Spacing: 36" Color: deep red Pricing: 2 ga / G Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

---- ‘ShawneeChief’– Double. Long stems and a nice red. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-32" Bloom: early Spacing: 24-30" Color: mahogany red Pricing: 2 ga / C & 3 ga /see price list


[WHITEVARIETIES]---- GreenLotus’ – Striking single designer peony with a wild color, white with

lime streaking and soft pink highlights. Care tip: deadhead after flowers fade to keep up neat appearance.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 28-32" Bloom: mid Spacing: 32"

Color: white and lime green Pricing: 2 ga / F Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

---- ‘ITOH‘PastelSplendor’ – Single. Large blooms, the petals are pale pink around edges as they open. (See ITOH, or Intersectional Peony description at the beginning of the paeonia section).

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32" Bloom: mid Spacing: 36" Color: creamy white, maroon flares Pricing: 3 ga /see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

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---- ‘KrinkledWhite’– Single. Large crepe-paper textured flowers with gold stamens.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36"Bloom: mid Spacing: 36"Color: white with gold stamens Pricing: 2 ga / E

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8---- ‘MissAmerica’– Semi-double. Stunning designer peony with a center

of yellow stamens and peltoids interspersed. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36"

Bloom: early Spacing: 36"Color: snow white Pricing: 2 ga / E

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8---- ‘Mrs.A.B.Franklin’ – Double. A rose form blooming late. Fragrant.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 28"Bloom: late Spacing: 36"Color: white Pricing: 2 ga / C

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-8---- obovatavar.alba(JapaneseForestPeony) –Single. This rare species

peony is native to the mountains of China. It has gorgeous leathery gray-green leaves and cup-shaped flowers.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: mid Spacing: 24-36"Color: white blush to pink Pricing: 2 qt /see price list

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8---- ‘Sprite’– Single. Lovely shades of pale white and ivory.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-36"Bloom: early Spacing: 32"Color: ivory white with pale rose edges Pricing: 2 ga / C

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PAPAVER (pa-pah'-ver) Poppy (Papaveraceae)

nudicaule‘Wonderland’ – The Iceland poppies are popular for their vibrant drifts of silken flowers in the spring. Although short lived, they will seed in, forming large colonies. We are offering a mixed seed selection which flowers for a longer time than the species.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-16" Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 12-18" Color: yellow, pink, orange, white Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-8

orientale(OrientalPoppy) – The most popular poppy with large, silky paper flowers that create a romantic and nostalgic effect in the garden. Plant with other large filler plants (e.g., boltonia, perovskia) to fill in the space after the poppy dies back in midsummer.

---- ‘DoublePleasure’– Semi-double with crinkled blooms. PPAF. Light: sun Height: 20-24" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: rich salmon orange Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

---- ‘Harvest Moon’ – Double blooms and a zippy color.Light: sun Height: 24-30"

Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: deep rich orange Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

---- ‘IndianChief’– Deep red with no spotting. Light: sun Height: 18-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: deep red Pricing: 2 qt /B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

---- ‘Patty’s Plum’ – An unusual color that we used to carry and you’ve asked for it again... so Patty is back.

Light: sun Height: 24-30" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: plum purple Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

---- ‘Perry’s White’ – Frilly white blossoms with maroon centers.Light: sun Height: 20-30"

Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: white with maroon center Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

---- ‘PinkRuffles’– Large ruffled flowers with fringed edges. Light: sun Height: 24-30" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: clear pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

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---- ‘PrincessVictoriaLouise’– The popular Oriental poppy has large silky paper flowers that create a romantic and nostalgic effect in the garden. Plant with other large filler plants (e.g. boltonia or perovskia) to fill in the space after the poppy dies back in midsummer.

Light: sun Height: 24-30"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24"Color: salmon pink Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9---- ‘Watermelon’– Wonderful color with black basal spots and striking black

seed pods.Light: sun Height: 24-30"

Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18"Color: rich watermelon pink, black center Pricing: 2 qt /A


PATRINIA(pah-trin'ee-a)Patrinia(Valerianaceae)

gibbosa – This Japanese native is one of our favorites in the display gardens here. Patrinia gibbosa has large dark green textured leaves, and loose sprays of soft yellow flowers that blend with almost anything in a part shade or sun garden. Long bloom.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18"Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24"Color: soft yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A


PENSTEMON(pen-ste'mon)Beardtongue(Scrophulariaceae)

digitalis‘HuskerRed’ – Bronze-purple evergreen leaves, striking with its white flowers. This penstemon was the 1996 Perennial Plant Association’s Plant of the Year.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 30" U.S. Native

Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

PEROVSKIA(pe-rof'-skee-a)RussianSage(Lamiaceae)

atriplicifolia – Waving tall stems of soft gray foliage give an airy texture that combines with nearly everything. Its blue flowers also complement other colors well. Must have good drainage and full sun to perform. Foliage pungent when bruised. Long bloom time. Russian sage was voted Perennial Plant Association 1995 Plant of the Year.

---- ‘Filigran’ – Very finely textured leaves. Stiffer upright habit than species and longer blooming.

Light: sun Height: 36-42"Bloom: Jul-Oct Spacing: 30"Color: light hyacinth blue Pricing: 2 qt /A


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---- ‘LittleSpire’– Finally, a dwarf Russian sage that doesn’t have to be staked if it rubs shoulders with a little shade. Like a miniature version of perovskia ‘Longin.’ Very cool! PP#11643.

Light: sun Height: 18-24"Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 30"Color: medium violet Pricing: 2 qt / B

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9---- ‘Longin’– More compact and with a more upright habit than the species.

Leaves not as serrated.Light: sun Height: 36-48"

Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 30"Color: light hyacinth blue Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A


PERSICARIA(pur-si-ca'ree-a)(Polygonaceae)

affinis‘Superba’(syn.‘Dimity’)(Smartweed) – This dwarf smartweed is a wonderful three-season ground cover. Glossy green foliage that emerges purple, and charming bottlebrush flowers that turn from light to dark pink as they mature. Red fall color. Best in full sun. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-8" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 18" Color: medium pink shades Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

amplexicaulis‘Alba’(WhiteMountainFleece) – New upright introduction with deep green foliage fringed with white large showy flowers. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 36-40" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 36" Color: white Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

amplexicaulis‘Speciosa’(syn.Firetail)(FiretailMountainFleece) – Bottlebrush-like erect flower spikes over large dark green leaves. Vigorous, but not invasive. Makes a great statement. This is a returning plant to our list; it’s been in our gardens for years, and continues getting compliments. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48" Bloom: Jun-Oct Spacing: 36" Color: crimson red Pricing: True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7


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polymorpha(WhiteDragonFleeceflower) – This magnificent perennial, made popular here in the U.S. by Wolfgang Oehme, makes a huge shrub-like clump of lance-shaped dark green leaves. The flowers resemble an astilbe on steroids, making it dramatic in bloom. Nice specimen or combined with grasses and is at its best in moist soil. This persicaria will naturalize – it’s been reported to be invasive in moist areas, but we have not had this problem. One of our favorites. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-60"Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 36-48"Color: white Pricing: True ga /A


virginia‘LanceCorporal’(Smartweed) – This is a striking perennial ground cover, with unique maroon-banded “v’s” on each lime green leaf. The flowers are thin bottlebrush red that bloom in late summer. This one is very vigorous but gives a show-stopping effect. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24"Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24"Color: raspberry red Pricing: 2 qt /A


PHLOMIS(flow'mus)(Lamiaceae)

cashmeriana(KashmirSage) – This is our first phlomis variety; the flowers of this perennial are unlike any others, hooded purple pea-like flowers in showy whorls that are tiered down the stems. The foliage is also unusual – long textured lance-shaped leaves with a gray cast. Wonderful border perennial that mixes well with rock roses and lavender. Best with good drainage.

Light: sun Height: 24-36"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12-24"Color: shades of purple Pricing: 2 qt / B


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PHLOX (floks) Phlox (Polemoniaceae)Phlox divaricata and stolonifera are New England natives. We carry only cultivars, which is why they don’t appear on our New England Woodlanders® list.

divaricata(CanadianPhlox) – Great with spring bulbs, for ground cover, underplanting, woodland settings.

---- ‘BlueMoon’ –This compact Canadian or woodland phlox has very full flower petals that are fragrant.

Light: pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: Apr-Jun Spacing: 12-24" U.S. Native

Color: dark blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

---- ‘MayBreeze’ –A Dutch introduction with fragrant flowers and a more compact habit.

Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 8-12" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" U.S. Native

Color: light blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

PaniculataGroup(GardenPhlox)– Garden phloxes are one of the staples of a showy, late summer border, with large clusters of bright flowers. These plants have a reputation for being highly prone to mildew. Selections have been developed that are resistant and they are a vast improvement. (The plants may still get mildew, but on a smaller percentage of the leaf area.) We are now offering these varieties:

---- ‘David’ – Extremely mildew resistant. “The best white” of the paniculatas, this one is also very fragrant. Plant of the Year in 2002 for the Perennial Plant Association.

Light: sun Height: 30-36" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24" U.S. Native

Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

---- ‘EvaCullum’– Mildew resistant. Light: sun Height: 30-36" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24" U.S. Native

Color: clear pink, red eye Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

---- ‘Jeana’ – This is a mildew-resistant variety, with crisp, clean foliage and small sweetly scented flowers that last for weeks in late summer and early fall. Wonderful branching habit on this new introduction discovered by Jeana Prewitt of Nashville, TN. This one is a magnet for butterflies.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-48" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24-36" U.S. Native

Color: lavender pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

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---- ‘Nicky’– Fragrant and mildew resistant. Light: sun Height: 30-48"


Color: rich, dark magenta purple Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8---- ‘PeacockWhite’– This cool new garden phlox has clean white flowers,

a compact habit and a long bloom time. No wonder it’s named after one of the “proudest” birds around. PFAF.

Light: sun Height: 18"Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 18" U.S. Native

Color: white Pricing: True ga /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8---- ‘RedRidingHood’– This compact variety does best in moist well-drained

soil. Fragrant. Light: sun Height: 18-24"

Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 18" U.S. Native

Color: soft cherry red Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9---- ‘RobertPoore’– A Niche Gardens introduction with superior mildew

resistance and a rich reddish purple flower. We are very impressed with the foliage on this phlox.

Light: sun Height: 30-36"Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24" U.S. Native

Color: reddish purple Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

stolonifera(CreepingPhlox) – Unique evergreen ground cover, forms a mat of attractive rounded leaves, only 2-3 inches high. The flowers rise high above the foliage but fade gracefully (which means no deadheading). Phlox stolonifera was the first Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year in 1990.

---- ‘BlueRidge’ – Large flowers.Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8"

Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 18" U.S. Native

Color: sky blue Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8---- ‘Bruce’sWhite’– Slower growing than the purple forms.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 18" U.S. Native

Color: pure white Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8---- ‘HomeFires’

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 18" U.S. Native

Color: clear medium pink Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8

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---- ‘SherwoodPurple’ – Strong grower. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 18" U.S. Native

Color: dusty purple Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8

---- ‘WisterPink’ Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: May Spacing: Ind 18" U.S. Native

Color: lavender pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8

subulata(MossPhlox) – Tough evergreen ground cover for hot dry areas. Very bright spring flowers almost cover up the foliage.

---- ‘CandyStripe’–OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 24" U.S. Native

Color: white with pink stripe Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8

---- ‘EmeraldCushionBlue’–OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 24" U.S. Native

Color: blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8

---- ‘EmeraldPink’–OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 24" U.S. Native

Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8

---- ‘ScarletFlame’– Finally, we have a red moss phlox. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 24" U.S. Native

Color: deep pink with red eye Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8

---- ‘Snowflake’ – Has crisper, nicer foliage than ‘White Delight,’ which you may notice is not with us anymore. Very floriferous. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 24" U.S. Native

Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8


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PHYSOSTEGIA (fy-so-stee'-gee-a) Obedient Plant or FalseDragonhead(Lamiaceae)

virginiana – This perennial has snapdragon flowers that are “obedient” in that they’ll hold their position when pushed around the stem, but physostegia is not truly an obedient plant. This vigorous grower is best in a lean or very moist area, where growth is inhibited, unless you’d like to fill a large area. Strong flower stems are excellent for cutting.

---- ‘MissManners’ – This dwarf physostegia is truly obedient, orginally selected by Darrell Probst and sure to be an industry standard. It has very attractive glossy foliage and clean white flowers in the fall. A good grower, but not invasive. Best in full sun. PP#12637.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24"Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24" U.S. Native

Color: pure white Pricing: 2 qt /BTag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

PLATYCODON (plat-i-ko'-don) Balloon Flower (Campanulaceae)

grandiflorus – Long-lived perennial with fascinating balloon-like buds, showy bell-shaped flowers and crisp green foliage. Prefers moist loam with good drainage. Slow to emerge in spring. Deadhead to extend bloom.

---- ‘Astra Double Blue’ – A dwarf cultivar with semi-double flowers that sometimes grow to 3 inches across. One of the Astra series, this is a new and vigorous balloon flower. Platycodon in Greek means “broad bell.”

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-12"Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 12"Color: deep blue Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8---- hybridblue

Light: sun / lt.sh Height: 30-40"Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24"Color: deep blue Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9---- hybrid white

Light: sun / lt.sh Height: 30-40"Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24"Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A


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PODOPHYLLUM (poe-doe-fil' um) Mayapple (Berberidaceae)

peltatum – Our native Mayapple is a fantastic woodland groundcover, filling large areas with huge umbrella-like divided leaves. The single white flowers often hide under the leaves, unfortunately, but you could always lie on your belly to admire them. Later they form yellow fruits. Podophyllum is quite adaptable, growing in wet, dry (sometimes goes dormant in midsummer), partial sun or full shade; their large leaves gather light most efficiently. This is one of our finest native plants butit is also poisonous. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-16" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B



POLEMONIUM (po-lee-mo'-nee-um) Jacob’s Ladder (Polemoniaceae)

reptans– A long-lived native species with fresh green foliage and lovely flowers. Reseeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: May Spacing: 24" U.S. Native

Color: clear light blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-8

‘StairwaytoHeaven’ – This Jacob’s ladder has blue-gray leaves with an eggshell white border that is often flushed with pink. The light blue flowers give a very soft effect. This was introduced by Bill Cullina at the New England Wildflower Society and a portion of each sale will go to them. Let’s support their wonderful work in conservation and education. PP#15187. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 16-20" Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 24" U.S. Native

Color: soft blue Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7

POLYGONATUM (pol-lig-o-nay'-tum) Solomon’s Seal (Liliaceae)Wonderful woodland genus with arching branchless stems and tubular flowers that hang from each node. Solomon’s seals have large dark blue fruit, and dark yellow fall color. They are essential architectural plants for the woodland garden, and will do well in deep shade. They compete well with tree roots.

commutatum(canaliculatum)(GreatSolomon’sSeal) – Impressive 4-5 foot native with large leaves on unbranched arching stems. Bell flowers hang along stems in spring. Colonies spread quickly. Wonderful at the edge of a moist woodland to provide a transition. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 48-60" Bloom: May Spacing: 24" Color: greenish white Pricing: 1 qt / B



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falcatumdwarfform– Seldom seen in cultivation, this short selection of fulcatum, an east Asian species, has short stems and narrow leaflets. Creamy bells are tinged with green in the spring.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12"Bloom: May Spacing: 12"Color: greenish white Pricing: 1 qt /A


humile(DwarfSolomon’sSeal)– A charming miniature Solomon’s seal.Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 6"

Bloom: May Spacing: 8"Color: greenish white Pricing: 1 qt / B


odoratum(a.k.a.multiflorum)---- ‘Variegatum’– Even those who aren’t crazy about variegated plants would

like this one – the large green leaves have subtle creamy edges, giving hints of light through mass plantings. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 20-30"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18"Color: greenish white Pricing: 2 qt / B


POTENTILLA(po-ten-till'-a)Cinquefoil(Rosaceae)

tridentata(syn.sibbaldiopsis)(WineleafCinquefoil) – Vigorous ground cover for dry banks or rock gardens. Leaves resemble shrub potentillas and take on a reddish fall color. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun Height: 2-6"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" U.S. Native

Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / BTag Header: rock garden Zones: 2-8

PRIMULA(prim'-yew-la)Primrose(Primulaceae)One of spring’s early bloomers, primroses have showy bright flowers and handsome large heavily textured leaves. They love our cool summers and ask for adequate moisture but demand good drainage, especially in winter.

denticulata(DrumstickPrimrose) – Well known perennial with crinkled dark green leaves and globe-shaped flowers on 10-inch stems. Likes very moist soils.

Light: pt.sh Height: 12"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 12-15"Color: lilac, white Pricing: 2 qt /A


japonica– The best of the candelabra-type primroses – best in constantly moist soils.Light: pt.sh Height: 20"

Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-15"Color: red tones Pricing: 2 qt /A


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kisoana(JapanesePrimrose)– This ground cover primula is rare but quite easy to grow; it has velvety textured rounded leaves and bright spring flowers held above the foliage. It forms a thick, beautiful mat with its large leaves; needs good moisture. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 3-6" Bloom: Apr-Jun Spacing: 24"

Color: bright pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

PULMONARIA(pul-mon-air'-ee-a)Lungwort(Boraginaceae)Wonderful “moonsilver” spotted leaves and early blooms. Great in shady areas where the silver leaf markings glow. Cut leaves back after bloom for a fresh mound of this unusual foliage.

‘HighContrast’– Wavy spear-shaped leaves that are dark green with melting silver markings. Mildew resistant, nice mounding habit. PP#12337. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 9" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18-20" Color: pink turning blue Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9

longifoliassp.cevennensis– A handsome longifolia type with very long narrow leaves and dark blue flowers. Many spots give it an almost silvery appearance. Mildew resistant. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 10" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: dark blue Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

longifolia‘DianaClare’– The silver-sheened foliage of ‘Diana Clare’ literally glows. It is one of the first out of the ground in spring and it stays attractive all summer. The violet flowers complement the elongated silver leaves and make this one a real winner. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: medium violet blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

‘RaspberrySplash’– ‘Raspberry Splash’ is a cross between rubra and longifolia, so it has the best attributes of both parents. It has the stunning raspberry-pink flowers of rubra and the durable dark green and silver-spotted leaves of longifolia. PP#12138. Light: pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: raspberry pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8


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rubra – This pulmonaria is one of our Wicked Ruggeds and it has been stunning in our gardens for years. The pretty coral pink flowers arrive very early in the spring, and the apple-green leaves stay crisp throughout the season. Seeds readily, but is not a pest. Deer resistant and tough. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 6-12"Bloom: May Spacing: 9-18"Color: coral pink Pricing: 2 qt / B


‘SilverShimmers’– An introduction with huge steel-blue flowers and ruffled long leaves that are solid silver except for a narrow green margin. Mildew resistant. PP#13290.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 12-15"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18"Color: steel blue Pricing: 2 qt / B


‘VictorianBrooch’ – This handsome cultivar has large silver-spotted leaves and pretty magenta-coral flowers that persist for weeks! Mildew resistant. PP#11234.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 10-12"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 24"Color: magenta coral Pricing: 2 qt / B


PULSATILLA(pull-sa-till'a)CommonPasqueFlower(Ranunculaceae)

vulgaris – Unusual and beautiful, emerges in the spring with silky fern-like leaves and nodding urn-shaped flowers. Lasting ornamental seedheads form as foliage goes dormant mid-season. Best in well-drained gravelly soil.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 9-12"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18"Color: purple violet Pricing: 2 qt /A


vulgaris‘RoteGlocke’– Red-flowered form of vulgaris (see above).Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 9-12"

Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18"Color: maroon red Pricing: 2 qt /A


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PYCNANTHEMUM (pick-nan'-the' mum) (Lamiaceae)

multicum(MountainMint)– This native mint likes moist woods and meadows; it has fragrant oval pointed leaves that turn silver in late summer. Spreads aggressively on long rhizomes. Nectar plant for butterflies and predatory wasps. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24-36" Color: white to violet Pricing: 2 qt /A

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tenuifolium (Narrowleaf Mountain Mint) – Narrowleaf Mountain Mint is an erect perennial with narrow leaves and soft lavender terminal flowers that often have purple spots. It has an airy appearance and will spread vegetatively as a nice massing. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 20-30" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24-36"

Color: white to lavender Pricing: 2 qt /A New England

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RATIBIDA (ra-ti'-bi-da) Ratibida (Asteraceae)

pinnata(YellowConeflower) – Tall prairie wildflower resembling a gold echinacea. Does well in any soil, moist or very dry, and we’ve heard it eats clay for breakfast. Very striking. Light: sun Height: 48" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 30" Color: gold yellow, gray purple center Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7

RHUS(roos)Sumac(Anacardiaceae)

aromatica ‘Gro-Low’ (Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac) – A compact fragrant sumac that is great for stabilizing embankments, even with poor soil. This is one of the woody ground covers that we are carrying that will really solve landscape problems. It has handsome glossy foliage and nice fall color. And yes, it spreads very well. This sumac is mostly dioecious. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 72-96" Color: yellow, small Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-9

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RODGERSIA (ro-jer'-zee-a) Rodger’s Flower (Saxifragaceae)

pinnata‘ChocolateWings’ – Large textured shade perennial with amazing foliage that changes color though the season, in shades of chocolate, bronze and dark green. Flowers open pale pink with red eyes and deepen to all red. Choice selection! PPAF.

Light: pt.sh Height: 32-36"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 48"Color: pink and red Pricing: True ga / D


podophylla – Attractive bronze foliage emerges in late spring. This handsome smaller Rodger’s flower likes rich moist soil – try it at the edge of a pond, bog garden or a damp meadow.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 18-32"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 36"Color: white Pricing: True ga /A


RUDBECKIA (rud-bek'-ee-a) Black-Eyed Susan (Asteraceae)

fulgida‘Goldsturm’(Goldsturm) – Perennial Plant Association’s 1999 Plant of the Year. Easy low-maintenance, high-impact plant for massing or specimen. Long blooming, large flowers, and great seedheads. One of the best perennials! Yes, golden yellow can be a beautiful color. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24" U.S. Native

Color: golden yellow, black center Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

fulgidavar.sullivantii‘LittleGoldStar’– This compact rudbeckia has as many as 80 flowers on one plant. It is great in the front of a border, along a pathway or in a container. Fun new introduction.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 14-16"Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 14-16" U.S. Native

Color: gold to orange shades Pricing: 2 qt / BTag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-10

maxima – A Southern U.S. native with huge (up to 2 feet) blue-green leaves that clasp the stems. The bright flowers with their tall cones shoot up high above the foliage in late summer. This is a great architectural plant that tolerates dry or boggy soil and is very attractive to butterflies.

Light: sun Height: 60-80"Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 36" U.S. Native

Color: bright yellow Pricing: True ga /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8

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nitida‘Herbstsonne’(AutumnSun)(ShinyConeflower)– The finest of the tall rudbeckias, ‘Herbstsonne’ has dark glossy leaves and sulphur yellow ray flowers with green cone centers. Much loved by butterflies. Magnificent in the fall garden, needs no staking. Best in moist soils.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 72-84"Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 36"

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Color: yellow, green centers Pricing: True ga /A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-7

subtomentosa‘HenryEilers’(SweetConeflower)– Found by Henry himself in a prairie remnant (unplowed virgin land) near a railway, this stunning coneflower has narrow quill petals of true yellow that make a striking flower contrast against the green leaves. Sturdy stems and an upright habit. Good cut flowers and nice combined with grasses or eupatoriums.

Light: sun Height: 48-60"Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24-36" U.S. Native

Color: clear yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

SAGINA(sa-gee'-na)Pearlwort,IrishMoss(Caryophyllaceae)

subulata – Moss-like evergreen plant for a rock garden or between walkway blocks. Can be used like thyme in shady areas. Takes some foot traffic.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 1-2"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: Ind 6"Color: white Pricing: 21/2 / B


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SALVIA (sal'-vee-a) Sage (Lamiaceae)

nemorosa– Crisp plants with intensely colored flower spikes that are great for massing, edging and borders. Salvias benefit from shearing right after bloom. All tolerate dry soil and dislike wet feet in winter (don’t we all). Use fertilizer sparingly.

---- ‘Blue Hill’ (‘Blauhugel’) – This German introduction has beautiful, long-lasting true blue flowers. Long lived.

Light: sun Height: 18-24"Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 18"Color: dark blue Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9---- ‘Caradonna’ (Meadow Sage) – This new introduction has purple-black

stems. Repeat bloom.Light: sun Height: 18-20"

Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 18"Color: purple blue Pricing: 2 qt /A

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8---- ‘Eveline’ – This hardy salvia has great flower impact, with its bicolor

flowers and neat upright habit. Butterflies love it. Attractive, gray-toned foliage. PP#14905.

Light: sun Height: 20-24"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18"Color: two toned, purple and pink Pricing: 2 qt / B

Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9---- ‘MayNight’(Mainacht) – This was the Perennial Plant Association 1997

Plant of the Year. It has substantial foliage and bright violet-purple spikes that contrast well with the gray-green of the leaves. Tall, vigorous, long blooming and butterfly caviar.

Light: sun Height: 18-28"Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 18"Color: rich dark violet Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A


verticillata‘PurpleRain’ – This plant is a winner and hardier than we first thought. Large handsome basal leaves with long curving stems of smoky purple flowers that persist most of the summer.

Light: sun Height: 12-18"Bloom: Jul-Oct Spacing: 24"Color: dark purple Pricing: 2 qt /A


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SANGUINARIA (san-gwi-nah'ree'a) Bloodroot (Papaveracaea)

canadensis – Check in May mornings for the lovely pure white flowers, lasting only days. Soon after, large lobed leaves unfurl and last all summer as long as the soil stays somewhat moist. A beautiful woodland native, often used as a ground cover in humusy areas.

Light: pt.sh Height: 6-9" Bloom: May Spacing: 12"

Color: pure white Pricing: 1 qt /CNew England

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SANGUISORBA(san-gwi-sor'ba)Burnet(Rosaceae)

canadensis (Canadian Burnet) – Handsome, bushy native with sturdy bottlebrush flowers late in the season. Fills a large space and loves wet sites. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48-60" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 42"

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Color: creamy white Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-7

officinalis ‘Tanna’ – ‘Tanna,’ selected by Piet Oudolf, is a small sanguisorba with ferny foliage that makes a neat clump. It has catkin-like bright flowers that appear on long stems in late summer. This dwarf burnet looks great combined with bold foliage. The cucumber-flavored leaves are nice in salads. Best in moist soil and full sun. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" U.S. Native

Color: raspberry pink Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

SAPONARIA ( sa-po-nah'-ree-a) Soapwort (Caryophyllaceae)

ocymoides(RockSoapwort) – Meaning “soap plant” for its soapy sap, this saponaria is a valuable trailing plant; great on walls or in raised gardens. Cut it back after flowering for fresh foliage regrowth. Takes sandy and infertile conditions. Reseeds. Light: sun Height: 4-8" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 18" Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-7

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SARUMA (sa-roo'ma) Upright Wild Ginger (Aristolochiaceae)

henryii – This rare but adaptable cousin of asarum has stunning heart-shaped felted leaves and small yellow flowers that emerge for months in the summer. It is easy to care for and a wonderful ground cover, growing well in a wide range of conditions and climates. Seeds in. A Chinese native discovered by A. Henry in the early 1900’s. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 18"Bloom: May-Sep Spacing: 24"Color: soft yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B


SAXIFRAGA (saks-if'rag-a) Saxifrage (Saxifragaceae)

arendsii‘PurpleRobe’ – One of the famous Arendsii hybrids from Germany, this one forms a vigorous glossy mat with small airy pastel flowers in May. Wonderful in shady terrace walls or in crevices. Interplant with small woodland natives. Evergreen.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 5-8"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 12"Color: violet purple Pricing: 2 qt /A


virginiensis (Early Saxifrage) – Early saxifrage is a great little native rock garden perennial, with crisp scalloped basal leaves and white flowers on tall leafless stems. It loves rocky outcroppings where it grows naturally in many parts of the eastern United States.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-10"Bloom: May Spacing: 8-12"Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / B



SCABIOSA (ska-bee-o'sa) Pincushion Flower (Dipsacaceae)The warm shades of pincushion flower complement midsummer daisy types. The blooms rise high above low basal foliage most of the summer. Works well in front of a border as the flower stems are airy, much like heucheras. Good for cutting. Needs good drainage. Attracts butterflies!

columbaria---- ‘Butterfly Blue’ (Dove scabious) – Blooms all season (and we mean all

season). Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year for 2000.Light: sun Height: 20-24"

Bloom: Jun-Oct Spacing: 18"Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt /A


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SCUTELLARIA (sku-te-lah'ree-a) Skullcap (Lamiaceae)

incana(DownySkullcap) – One of the latest-blooming skullcaps, with hooded blue flowers that bloom for most of the last half of the summer, providing a nice foil for the ubiquitous yellow of the season. This Missouri native resembles agastache somewhat, with a bushy habit and good drought tolerance. Works well in a meadow situation, but is very adaptable to soil types. Square stemmed like most of the mint family.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: violet blue Pricing: 2 qt /A

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SEDUM(see'-dum)Stonecrop(Crassulaceae)These fleshy-leaved succulent perennials are not just for rock gardens. They are tough and vigorous, but not invasive, and outlast most herbaceous plants each fall. Many provide winter interest. They are drought tolerant and have clustered starry flowers that can be quite showy. Best in full sun.

(UPRIGHT FORMS) (LIVE-FOREVER HYBRIDS)SYNONYM – HYLOTELEPHIUM

‘Autumn Joy’ (Herbstfreude) – A classic spectabile type renowned for its fall color, four-season interest and hardiness. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun Height: 24" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24" Color: pink deepening to bronze Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

‘Carl’ – A sedum with a beautiful rounded compact habit and clusters of pink flowers that are held on strong reddish stems. Recommended to us by Frank Wolfe of Lake Street Garden Center. This one is a winner.

Light: sun Height: 18" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 18-24"

Color: pink shades Pricing: True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

‘Matrona’ – Very attractive introduction from Germany. Shiny reddish stems with paler pink flowers than other spectabile types. Deep gray foliage with pink overtones.

Light: sun Height: 30-36" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24" Color: pale pink Pricing: True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9


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‘MunsteadDarkRed’– New upright introduction with deep green foliage tinged with purple and large showy flowers.

Light: sun Height: 12-24"Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 18"Color: purples and reds Pricing: True ga /A


telephioides(WildLive-forever) – A native version of the tall hybrid sedums, this one has fleshy clumps of paddle-like leaves and pale pink flowers on heads that are smaller than the hybrids. Wonderful contrasted with bright late perennials. Understated, but very lovely and nice to have a tall native sedum in our palette.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-16"Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 12-18" U.S. Native

Color: pale pink Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

(LOWMAT-LIKETYPES)–(STONECROP)‘BertramAnderson’ – A pretty gray-purple foliaged sedum, with starry dusty-pink flowers. Great for rock gardens, edging or front of a border! Happiest in dry conditions.

Light: sun Height: 6-12"Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 18"Color: dusty pink Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘JohnCreech’ – An excellent ground cover for sunny areas. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun Height: 2"Bloom: Jun Spacing: Ind 18"Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt /A


floriferum‘WeihenstephanerGold’ – This tough and easy-to-use ground cover is often used in green roof gardens, so we know it is durable. It has nice “holly” shaped leaves and is covered in star-shaped flowers in late spring, earlier than many low stonecrops.

Light: sun Height: 4-6"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18"Color: canary yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A


nevii(Nevy’sStonecrop) – A native sedum with dusky gray leaves forming very pretty clumps that resemble soft textured sempervivums. Grows naturally in shale and limestone but does well in any well-drained condition. White flowers are small stars. Note that this one is not as hardy as many of the stonecrops. Very pretty and worth trying.

Light: sun Height: 2-6"Bloom: Jun Spacing: 8-10" U.S. Native

Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: rock garden Zones: 5-9

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reflexum‘Angelina’ – This stunning new sedum has bright gold needle-like foliage and a prostrate habit that makes it useful as a ground cover or in containers. Vigorous; forms a neat mat that is great in contrast to green or purple foliage. Likes dry gritty soil and is attactive to butterflies. PPAF. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun Height: 3-6" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: Ind 14" Color: yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-9

‘RosyGlow’ – We used to grow this clumping sedum and brought it back because of its durability and toughness. ‘Rosy Glow’ (or ‘Ruby Glow’ as it’s sometimes called) has blue-green foliage and rich ruby flowers. Cut it back if the center opens up. Best in sun. Great winter food for birds. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun Height: 8-10" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 15" Color: deep rosy pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-9

sexangulare – Forms a tight green mat; tolerates dry. Good for the rock garden. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun Height: 6" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 10-12" Color: sulphur yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-9

sieboldii – Large pink flower heads, and lovely round gray leaves, edged with pink. Very late bloomer. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun Height: 6" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 12" Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 4-9

spurium‘Fuldaglut’– Great ground cover sedum, with red-tinged or purple foliage, depending on the crop and your cultural conditions. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun Height: 6" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 12" Color: dark red Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-7

ternatum‘LarinemPark’– It is a real treat to find a native sedum that is shade tolerant. This sedum flowers in the spring and its starry flowers are larger than the species. It takes dry shade and will do well in the sun if not too dry. It has attractive rounded leaves that form a handsome deer-resistant ground cover under trees or shrubs. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" U.S. Native

Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-9


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SEMPERVIVUM (sem-per-veev'um) Hens and Chicks (Crassulaceae)A true nostalgia plant, these curious fleshy leaf rosettes will grow in crevices, walls, truly almost anywhere that has good drainage. The flowers are coarse and rise high above the leaves. Great for edging, pots, rock gardens and accenting hardscape features. Very adaptable.

arachnoideum(CobwebbedHouseleek) – This sempervivum forms fascinating silver “threading” over the light green leaves, wonderful contrasted with the red flowers or any dark colors. Needs full sun for best effect.

Light: sun Height: 2-8"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12"Color: rose red Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘Jade Rose’ – Green and rosy red foliage, with alternating layers of color.Light: sun Height: 2-4"

Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12"Color: green and maroon Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘PurpleBeauty’ – Purple tones throughout foliage.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-8"

Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12"Color: reddish purple Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘Red Beauty’ – Gray-green leaves with blood-red tips.Light: sun Height: 3-4"

Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 6-8"Color: shades of light pink Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘SanfordHybrids’ – Forms rosettes of deep red sharply pointed leaves. Color varies from year to year.

Light: sun Height: 3-4"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 6-8"Color: medium pink Pricing: 2 qt /A


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SENECIO (see Packera)

SENNA(se'na)(Caesalpiniaceae)

hebecarpa(WildSenna) – Light green locust-like pinnate leaves give a soft texture but the stems of this native are very sturdy. Vivid sweet pea flowers develop into pretty seed pods. Lovely in both wild or “civilized” gardens and is the perfect “parking lot plant,” as it can take the abuse of snowplows, salt, drought, etc. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 30" Color: bright yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A

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SIDALCEA (see-dal'see-a) Checker-Mallow (Malvaceae)

‘PartyGirl’ – Very sturdy stems and a slightly darker flower than S. ‘Elsie Heugh’ Like a miniature hollyhock! Stands up well.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18" U.S. Native

Color: medium pink Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-10

SILPHIUM(sil'-fee-um)CompassPlant,Rosinweed(Asteraceae)

perfoliatum (Cup Plant) – A huge meadow plant, nice coarse texture for back of border or for use as a summer hedge. Large leaves clasp stems like a cup and hold water for days, providing tiny watering holes for birds and butterflies. Bright yellow flowers rise high above this great native in late summer. Light: sun Height: 60-72" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 36" U.S. Native

Color: buttercup yellow Pricing: True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

SISYRINCHIUM (si-see-ring' kee-um) Blue-eyed Grass (Iridaceae)

angustifolium‘Lucerne’ – This charming iris cousin has slender grass-like foliage and starry blue flowers that open only in the sunshine, but for 8-10 weeks. ‘Lucerne’ is a cultivar selected by Robert Herman that has larger flowers and a more substantial presence than the species. Great for edging, rock gardens, or amongst a low ground cover. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-10" Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 12" Color: blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

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SMILACINA (smy-la-see'-na) False Solomon’s Seal (Liliaceae)

racemosa(FalseSolomon’sSeal)– A New England native with leafy arching stems and bright berries in fall. Likes humusy soil.

Light: pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18"Color: creamy white Pricing: 1 qt / B



stellata(Star-f loweredFalseSolomon’sSeal)– A smaller smilacina with smooth light green leaves and an open spreading habit. It has arching stems, small very fragrant star-like flowers and pretty berries that change through several colors until ripening to red. Good for sandy and alluvial soils.

Light: pt.sh Height: 12-30"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18"Color: creamy white Pricing: 1 qt / B



SOLIDAGO(so-li-dah'go)Goldenrod(Asteraceae)

‘Little Lemon’ – A very compact form of goldenrod, blooming early in the fall and attracting many butterflies and bees. It looks great in front of tall asters, and also in containers. New introduction. PP#17297.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-14"Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 12-18"Color: yellow shades Pricing: 2 qt /A


rugosa‘Fireworks’(Rough-StemmedGoldenrod) – Compact clumps of large leaves and tall flowers with long arching rays that really resemble fireworks. Choice introduction from Ken Moore of NC Botanical Garden. Superb plant. Call it ‘Fireworks,’ not goldenrod. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48"Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 24"Color: golden yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A

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SPIRANTHES (spy-wranth'ease) (Orchidaceae)

odorata(akacernuav.odorata)(FragrantLady’sTressesOrchid) – This is a hardy adaptable orchid with silver-green evergreen rosettes and tall spikes of charming hooded flowers in late summer. Does best in a moist area and will slowly spread to form colonies. Great for boggy areas. Fragrant native.

Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 12-24" Bloom: Sep Spacing: 18" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / C



STACHYS (sta'-kis) Lamb’s Ears (Lamiaceae)Nice edger; works well along walkways and stones. Likes dry locations. Its bulbous flowers get mixed reviews for appearance.

---- ‘HelenevonStein’(‘BigEars’) – Huge silvery leaves and a strong growing habit. Forms a dramatic clump due to the size of its large “lambs” ears. Needs good drainage. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun Height: 10-12" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24-36" Color: purplish Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9

---- ‘Silver Carpet’ – Gray fuzzy leaves that do feel soft as lambs’ ears. Non-flowering form. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun Height: 6-10" Bloom: Spacing: 18" Color: Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8

officinalis ‘Pink Cotton Candy’ (Betony) – Nice introduction by Richard Hawkeof Chicago Botanic Gardens. Two-toned pink flowers rise high above dense clumps of attractive deep green leaves. Very durable and long lasting, an underused stachys that makes a wonderful ground cover. OneofourWickedRuggeds.PP#21436. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: shades of medium to light pink Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

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STEPHANANDRA (stef-a-nan'dra) Lace Shrub (Rosaceae)

incisa‘Crispa’ – This ground cover shrub is an excellent stabilizer for banks or it could be used as a low hedge. It has long arching stems of lacy fine-textured foliage that resembles tiny maple leaves that will root-in wherever they touch the ground. ‘Crispa’ is a more compact version of the species; this is a very durable small shrub and a great problem solver.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-36"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 36"Color: yellowish white Pricing: True ga /A


STOKESIA (stokes'-i-a) laevis Stokes Aster (Asteraceae)

‘BlueDanube’ – Long-flowering plant with large flowers. Needs well-drained soil and does well in hot dry sites. Butterflies love it.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18" U.S. Native

Color: medium lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

‘MaryGregory’ – An unusual color selection named for a plantswoman from South Carolina. Large, fluffy yellow flowers emerge from rosettes of medium-green leaves. Long blooming. Combine with rich late-summer colors.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18"Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 18" U.S. Native

Color: soft lemon yellow Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

‘Omega Skyrocket’ – A new stokesia that is much taller than ‘Blue Danube’ with similar showy blue flowers, but with an erect habit that shows them off better. Drought tolerant and butterfly caviar. This stokesia can be placed mid-border for a whole new look.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36"Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18-24" U.S. Native

Color: medium lavender blue Pricing: True ga /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

STREPTOPUS (strep-toe'pus) Rose Twisted Stalk (Liliaceae)

roseus – This New England Woodlander® is native to moist alpine meadows and deciduous forests. The leaves grow on curious zigzag stems, and the bell-shaped flowers hang along the stems opposite the leaves. The red berries are lovely but will cause diarrhea if consumed in quantity, hence one of the common names, scootberry.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-30"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-16"Color: pale to bright pink Pricing: 1 qt / D



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STYLOPHORUM (sty-lah' for-um) Celandine Poppy (Papaveraceae)

diphyllum– Native wildflower for moist shady gardens. Has gray-green lobed leaves and bright delicate poppy-like flowers that bring light into any shady corner. Reseeds readily, but deadheading will curb this. If planted in moist soil, foliage persists until fall. Wonderful interplanted with other woodland natives. Light: pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 15" Color: clear yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A



TEUCRIUM (too'kri-um) (Lamiaceae)

chamaedrys(Germander) – Rounded shrubby herb with glossy one-inch leaves resembling miniature oak leaves. Clusters of flowers attract bees. Used medicinally in the past, but is now thought to cause liver damage. Still smells good, though, and is a beautiful summer-blooming ground cover. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun Height: 12-15" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18" Color: purple Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

THALICTRUM(tha-lik' trum)Meadow-rue(Ranunculaceae)

dioicum (Early Meadow Rue) – This native is one of the earliest meadow rues to bloom, the male plants having the showiest flowers (dioicus means it has both male and females plants). It has a bushy rounded shape and makes a handsome massing with its fine textured gray-green foliage. Light: pt.sh Height: 12-36" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 18" Color: chartreuse yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A

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rochebrunianum – Single-flowered meadow-rue gets many comments in our garden with its huge but airy layers of foliage that resemble maidenhair fern. Delicate sprays of long-lasting flowers. Self-supporting.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-72" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18-24" Color: lavender Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7

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THERMOPSIS (ther-mop'-sis) False Lupine (Fabaceae)

caroliniana(CarolinaThermopsis) – An overlooked native with pea-like foliage and wonderful flower spikes, like a tall slender lupine. Seedheads provide nice winter interest. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun Height: 36-60"Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 30" U.S. Native

Color: canary yellow Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

chinensis ‘Sophia’ – Finally we have a thermopsis for smaller gardens (or the front of a border). ‘Sophia’ is compact with blue-green foliage and very floriferous. It is drought tolerant, attractive to butterflies and a wonderful cultivar of our native Carolina thermopsis. An early bloomer.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18"Color: soft yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A


THYMUS (ty'-mus) Thyme (Lamiaceae)Most thymes do well in full sun, take lots of foot traffic and are the plant of choice for walkway crevices, rocky areas, and are even used as a lawn substitute. All need good drainage.

citriodorus (Lemon Thyme) – Mat-like creeper with lemon-scented foliage. Few people can resist a “rub-smell” when walking by this plant. Takes light foot traffic.

Light: sun Height: 9-12"Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: Ind 12-24"Color: soft rose purple Pricing: 2 qt /A


praecox---- (serpyllum)(MotherofThyme) – Mat-like creeper for ground cover,

dry walks, and crevices; takes traffic and softens landscapes.Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 2"

Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: Ind 12-24"Color: purple pink Pricing: 31/2"/A

Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 5-8---- (serpyllum) ‘Album’ – White form of Thymus praecox.

Light: sun Height: 2-4"Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: Ind 12-24"Color: white Pricing: 31/2"/A

Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 5-8---- (serpyllum)‘Minor’– Very tiny leaves give a lovely compact alpine

texture. Must have good drainage.Light: sun Height: 1/2"

Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: Ind 8-12"Color: lavender Pricing: 31/2"/A


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---- ‘Pseudolanuginosus’(WoolyThyme) – Mats of silver-gray foliage. Good for hot, sunny sites, but will do well in part shade if not too wet. Takes foot traffic.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 2" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 12-24" Color: lavender Pricing: 31/2"/A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 5-8

TIARELLA(tee-a-re'-la)Foamflower(Saxifragaceae)

cordifolia– Textured maple-leaf ground cover for woodland; lights up dark corners. Good for edging. Long-lasting “foamy” flower spikes. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: pt.sh Height: 6-12" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 12-24" Color: white Pricing: 1 qt /A



---- ‘Oakleaf’ (wherryitype)– Clumping type with burgundy-bronze new growth and long bloom. Small oak-shaped leaves. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh Height: 6-12" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" U.S. Native

Color: pinkish white Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9

---- ‘RunningTapestry’– Choice cultivar with red-splashed leaves. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh Height: 6-12" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 12-24" U.S. Native

Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9

---- ‘Susquehanna’ – ‘Susquehanna’ is a new cultivar with oakleaf-shaped leaves and great vigor. The stems are red and the foliage has red patches near the margins and turns burgundy in the fall. The flowers have a pink tinge. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: pt.sh Height: 2-4" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24-36" U.S. Native

Color: white with coral stamens Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9


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TRICYRTIS (tri-ser'-tis) Toad Lily (Liliaceae)

hirta‘Miyazaki’ – Beautiful late-season bloomer for front of border or along garden path, it has lovely foliage and eye-catching mottled flowers.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 24"Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 18-24"Color: pale purple to white Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A


hirta‘Variegata’ – This striking form of tricyrtis has gold edging on each leaf. It is not quite as vigorous as green-leaved forms, but similar in other aspects. Very choice!

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 24"Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 18-24"Color: pale purple to white Pricing: 2 qt / C


‘Jim’sTallTowers’ – This new selection is from Munchkin Nursery in Indiana. It has tall strong stems, large leaves, and clean white flowers with very light purple speckling. Choice!

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 36"Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 18-24"Color: white, purple speckles Pricing: 2 qt /A


latifolia – The earliest blooming of the toad lilies, with yellow spotted orchid-like flowers. Very easy to grow in moderately moist sites. Lovely strong-veined light green foliage.

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 18-24"Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 18"Color: khaki yellow with brown spots Pricing: 2 qt / B


macropoda(syn.dilatata)(CandelabraToadLily) – An upright slender toad lily with oval leaves and exquisite two-tiered white flowers with a few purple spots. The blooms really do resemble two-story pagodas. Very choice and a great cut flower!

Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 18-24"Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 18"Color: pale purple to white Pricing: 2 qt / B


‘Sinonome’ – This toad lily is upright and vase shaped with large dark mottled flowers that looks very much like orchids. Grown as a cut flower in Japan. Drought tolerant once established.

Light: pt.sh Height: 24"Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 18-24"Color: pale purple with dark purple spots Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A


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TROLLIUS (tro'-lee-us) Globeflower (Ranunculaceae)Beautiful globular buttercup flowers, preferring cool moist soils – even heavy ones. Cut back foliage in midsummer.

‘Cheddar’ – Good grower with soft layers of flowers. Light: sun /sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-16" Color: pale yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7

chinensis ‘Golden Queen’Light: sun /sh Height: 36"

Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24" Color: rich gold Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7

laxus – A lover of boggy areas (but grows well in average soils), this native globeflower has soft creamy yellow flowers that bloom for a long time. Check out the Garden in the Woods in Framingham, MA, for a lovely planting of this perennial. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun /sh Height: 16-20" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" U.S. Native

Color: creamy yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

‘LemonQueen’ Light: sun /sh Height: 24" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" Color: light yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7

UVULARIA (you-view-lair'ee-a) (Liliaceae)

grandiflora(Merrybells) – A graceful native perennial with soft blue-green foliage that resembles solomon’s seal. Merrybells has arching stems and fragrant long bell flowers that dangle from the upper leaf axils. It forms a strong clump in moist soil. Goes summer dormant in dry soil.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-16" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: palest yellow Pricing: 1 qt / B




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sessilifolia(WildOats) – This small uvularia is commonly seem in our New England woods, with its stalkless bright yellow-green leaves and rhizomatous habit. It makes a decent ground cover and has bell-shaped flowers in the spring. Goes summer dormant when dry.

Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 4-10"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 15-18"Color: soft yellow Pricing: 1 qt / B



VACCINIUM(vak-sin'ee-um)(Ericaceae)

angustifolium(LowbushBlueberry) – A carefree, woody native ground cover with a long list of attributes. Lowbush blueberry produces delicious blueberries (major fruit crop in Maine), grows in dry poor soils, and has crisp glossy foliage that erupts into brilliant autumn colors. Shear 2 /3 of growth every 2-3 years for best berry production. We grow the following selections of this great “problem solver.”

---- ‘Brunswick’ – Similar to Vaccinium ‘Burgundy’ with great color on both new growth and in the autumn. Originally from Nova Scotia. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24" U.S. Native

Color: white with pink tinge Pricing: 2 qt / C & True ga / C Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 2-8

---- ‘Burgundy’(BurgundyLowbushBlueberry) – Similar to the species but with burgundy-colored new growth. Lighter blue fruit. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-18"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24-36" U.S. Native

Color: white with pink tinge Pricing: 2 qt / C & True ga / C Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 2-8

---- ‘Michigan’– This cultivar has flavorful berries and a compact habit. It is resistant to leaf spot. OneofourWickedRuggeds.


Color: light pink Pricing: 2 qt / C & True ga / C Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8

---- ‘Putte’– A selected strain of lowbush blueberry with large bright berries and excellent branching habit. Somewhat taller than the species and resistant to stem diseases. OneofourWickedRuggeds.


Color: pinkish white Pricing: True ga / C Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-7

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macrocarpon‘WSU’(AmericanCranberry)– Our native cranberry has a lovely low growing, trailing habit and is surprisingly happy in normal garden soil. The tiny evergreen leaves emerge maroon and mature to shiny dark green. Of course the large berries are deliciously edible and a healthy food as well; ‘WSU’ has large and very bright cranberries. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-8" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: Ind 12-18" U.S. Native

Color: light pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8

VERNONIA(ver-no'nee-a)Ironweed(Asteracaea)

lettermannii‘IronButterfly’ – This is a new selection from Dr. Allan Armitage. ‘Iron Butterfly’ has soft needle-thin foliage that resembles Amsonia hubrichtii and compact bushy habit. It tolerates hot, dry locations and is covered with purple flowers in late summer. Butterflies love them. This looks like a fantastic perennial, selected from Vernonia lettermannii, which is a native of Arkansas. Light: sun Height: 30-36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 30-36" Color: purple Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

noveboracensis(NewYorkIronweed) – This native ironweed is a large robust clumping perennial, with deep green leaves and thick stems. They provide showy rich purple flowers in late summer, and are great background plants for the border, or for use in meadow areas. Drought tolerant! Light: sun Height: 40-80" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 36" Color: rich purple Pricing: 2 qt /A

New EnglandMeadows


VERONICA(ve-ron'-i-ca)Speedwell(Scrophulariaceae)Veronicas do best in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. Their characteristic flower spikes are a great contrast to midsummer’s endless daisies.

austriaca‘CraterLakeBlue’ – A mat-forming ground cover or edger. Fantastic color. Light: sun Height: 12" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: intense blue Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7

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pectinata(CombSpeedwell) – Native to dry shady areas in Asia Minor, this prostrate species is very useful. Often used for edging or in rocky areas.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 3-6"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18"Color: blue with white centers Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘RoyalCandles’ – Dwarf veronica with solid conical spikes of rich violet-blue flowers. Nice combined with midsummer daisy (composite) type flowers such as Leucanthemum ‘Snow Lady.’ Best in full sun with moist well-drained soil. PP#18932.

Light: sun Height: 12-15"Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 12-18" Color: violet blue Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B


spicata ‘RedFox’(Rotfuchs) – Great compact veronica, should be renamed ‘Dark Pink Fox.’

Light: sun Height: 12-15"Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 12"Color: dark pink Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A


umbrosa‘GeorgiaBlue’ – From the Georgia area of the Eurasian Caucasus comes this durable vigorous ground cover, a real problem solver that takes a variety of conditions. Very floriferus; will rebloom sporadically through the rest of the season. Drought tolerant and easy. Bronze fall foliage. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6"Bloom: Apr-Jun Spacing: Ind 24"Color: intense blue Pricing: 2 qt /A


‘Waterperry’ – Very lovely dwarf veronica. Spreading and floriferous, looks great among rocks or in crevices. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-6"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18"Color: lavender Pricing: 2 qt /A


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VERONICASTRUM (ve-ron'-i-ca-strum) Culver’s Root(Scrophulariaceae)

‘Fascination’ – This lavender form of our native culver’s root is a good substitute for blue veronica, with its graceful flower racemes and handsome willowy foliage. Needs full sun and good drainage to be at its best.

Light: sun Height: 36-48" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" U.S. Native

Color: soft lavender blue Pricing: True ga /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

virginicum(Culver’sRoot) – Elegant white spires and deep green leaves for specimen or back of border. Vertical and erect; its stiff seed head spikes provide winter interest. Some variability as they are grown from seed; some will be shades of violet.

Light: sun Height: 36-72" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 30"

New EnglandMeadows

Color: white Pricing: 2 qt /A & True ga /A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-8

VINCA(ving'-ka)PeriwinkleorMyrtle(Apocynaceae)

minor – Classic evergreen ground cover for shade or sun (except dry sun). Very vigorous – don’t edge a perennial border with it. OneofourWickedRuggeds. Light: sun /sh Height: 6" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 12-24" Color: lavender blue Pricing: 1 qt /see price chart Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9

---- ‘Alba’ – Same as species with white flowers.Light: sun /sh Height: 6"

Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 12-24" Color: white Pricing: 21⁄2"/A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9

---- ‘Atropurpurea’ – Wine-colored flowers add a different twist to an old favorite.

Light: sun /sh Height: 6" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 12-24" Color: wine purple Pricing: 21⁄2"/A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9

---- ‘Bowles’(‘CunninghamSelection’) – Larger flowers than the species, glossy rounder foliage. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun /sh Height: 6" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 12-24" Color: lavender blue Pricing: 21⁄2"/A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9

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Vinca (continued)

---- ‘RalphShugert’ – Lush dark-green foliage has clearly defined white edges. Good grower! Propagation prohibited. PP #6960.

Light: sun /sh Height: 6"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 12-24"Color: rich lavender blue Pricing: 21⁄2"/A


VIOLA(vy-o' la)(Violaceae)

labradorica – Adaptable ground cover with dark, purple-tinged delicate foliage and tiny flowers. Reseeds very readily. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /sh Height: 4"Bloom: May Spacing: 12" U.S. Native

Color: violet blue Pricing: 2 qt /ATag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8

pedata(Bird’sFootViolet) – This charming native violet has deeply divided leaves that resemble birds’ feet. It likes well-drained soils and will naturalize; also loved by butterflies. Viola pedata is native to 33 states in the U.S., showing its adaptability.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-6"Bloom: Apr-Jun Spacing: 6-12"Color: lilac blue Pricing: 1 qt / B



WALDSTEINIA(wald-sty'-ni-a)(Rosaceae)

fragarioides– This native waldsteinia grows on wooded slopes in eastern North America. It is mat forming, like Waldsteinia ternata, but the flowers tend to emerge more from the edges of the plant, rather than on top. It has evergreen foliage that turns bronze in the cool weather. We are excited to offer a native species of one of our favorite tough ground covers. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 3-6"Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 24"Color: canary yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B



ternata(SiberianBarrenStrawberry) – A lush ground cover with evergreen leaves. Covered with bright flowers in the spring. Often thought of as a shade plant, but does very well in sun with a moist soil. Drought tolerant in shade and a good spreader. OneofourWickedRuggeds.

Light: sun /sh Height: 4-6"Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 24"Color: canary yellow Pricing: 2 qt /A


XANTHORHIZA (zan-thow-rye' za) (Ranunculaceae)

simplicissima(Yellowroot) – This tall shrubby ground cover is one of our favorite problem solvers; it has handsome celery-like foliage, takes dry conditions, and will grow in full sun or full shade, even under a porch. The light green foliage takes on orangy tones in autumn. Small purplish flowers are not very noticeable but the foliage is very handsome and it will sucker from the roots. The roots and inside of the stems are bright yellow, thus the common name. One of our Wicked Ruggeds.

Light: sun /sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: May Spacing: 36"

Color: purplish Pricing: 2 qt / B Appalachian

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ZIZIA(zi'zee-a)(Apiaceae)

aptera (Heart-Leaved Alexander) – This native has attractive glossy evergreen leaves shaped like tiny shovels. Its lacy yellow umbels appear in late spring followed by purplish seed capsules. A great colonizer and butterfly plant. Prefers moist soil. Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 12-16" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12" Color: bright yellow Pricing: 1 qt / B



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Plants Listsby CriteriaThe following pages contain lists of plants for you to use in designing and/or solving problems.We welcome any input or suggestion for new charts.

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AchilleaAlceaAlchemillaAlliumAmsoniaAnemoneAquilegiaAsclepiasAsterAstilbeAstrantiaBaptisiaBergeniaCampanulaCentaureaCentranthusChrysanthemumConvallariaCoreopsis CorydalisDelphiniumDianthusDicentraDigitalisEchinaceaEchinopsEryngiumEupatoriumGaillardiaGilleniaGrassesGypsophilaHelianthusHeliopsisHelleborus

(not foetidus)HeleniumHeucheraHeucherellaHostaHyssopusIrisLathyrusLavandulaLeucanthemumLobeliaLysimachiaMacleayaMarshalliaMonardaPaeoniaPenstemonPerovskiaPersicariaPhlomisPhlox paniculata

PhysostegiaPlatycodonPolemoniumPrimulaRudbeckiaSalviaScabiosaScutellariaSedumSennaSidalceaSolidagoStokesiaThalictrumThermopsisTricyrtisTrolliusVeronicaViola

Dried Flowers

AchilleaActaeaAgastacheAlchemillaAlliumAsclepiasAsterAstrantiaBaptisiaCheloneCoreopsisDelphiniumDictamnusEchinaceaEchinopsEryngiumHyssopusLavandulaMonardaNepetaPhlomisRheumRudbeckiaSalviaScabiosaSedumSidalceaSolidagoThymusZizia

Attrracts Humminbirds or

Butterflies

AchilleaActaeaAgastacheAlceaAlliumAquilegiaAnemoneArmeriaAsclepiasAsterCampanulaCaryopterisCentranthusChrysanthemumCoreopsisDelphiniumDianthusDicentraDigitalisEchinaceaEupatoriumGeraniumHeleniumHelianthusHeliopsisHemerocallisHeucheraIberisIndigoferaIrisLavandulaLiatrisLobeliaLupinusMalvaMonardaNepetaOriganumPenstemonPhlomisPhlox carolinaPhlox paniculataPhysostegiaPlatycodonPycnanthemumRudbeckiaSalviaScabiosaSidalceaSolidagoStokesiaVeronicaZizia

Fragrance

(For fragrant foliage see herb list)

AchilleaAjugaAlceaArabisAsclepiasAuriniaCentranthusChrysanthemumClematisConvallariaDianthusDictamnusEchinaceaEpigaeaGaliumHemerocallisHostaIberisLavandulaLysimachia n. ‘Aurea’MeehaniaPaeoniaPhloxSpiranthes

Exceptionally Long Blooming

AchilleaAgastacheAlceaAruncus

aethusifoliusBoltoniaCalaminthaCampanulaCentaureaCeratostigmaChrysanthemumChrysogonumCoreopsisCorydalisEchinopsDicentra eximiaGeraniumGeumGrassesHeleniumHelianthusHelleborusHemerocallis

(everblooming or by mixing varieties)

Heuchera

BloomsbyColor BloomsbyColor

153152Uvularia grandiflora

IberisKnautiaLavandulaMonardaNepetaPatrinia gibbosaPerovskiaPhlox carolinaSalviaSaponariaSarumaScutellariaSidalceaSpiranthesTiarellaVeronicaVinca

White

(Creamy/off-white,*)

Aconitum s. ‘Ivorine’*ActaeaAlceaAnemone AnemonellaArabis sturiiAraliaArctostaphylosAruncus*AsterAstilbe*AstilboidesBoltoniaCampanulaCerastiumChelone glabraChrysanthemumClematis rectaConvallariaCoreopsis ‘Star

Cluster’CornusCrambeDelphiniumDianthus ‘Coconut

Surprise’DicentraDigitalisDisporum smilacinumDodecatheonEchinaceaEpigaeaEpimediumEupatorium

r. ‘Chocolate’GaliumGaultheria

SalviaScabiosaSisyrinchiumStokesiaVeronicaViola

Pink

AchilleaActaea ‘Chocoholic’AlceaAlliumAnemoneAquilegiaArabisArmeriaAsclepias incarnataAster AstilbeAstrantiaBergeniaCallirhoeCampanula CentaureaCentranthusCheloneChrysanthemumConvallaria

m. ‘Rosea’Coreopsis DarmeraDelphiniumDianthusDicentraDigitalisDodecatheonEpigaeaEpimediumFilipendulaGeraniumGlaucidiumGypsophilaHelleborusHemerocallisHeucheraHeucherellaIndigoferaIris s. ‘Pink Haze’LamiumLewisiaLupinus ‘Gallery Pink’MacleayaMalvaMarshalliaMonardaOriganumPaeoniaPapaver

GaylussaciaGeraniumGilleniaHelleborus*Hemerocallis HeucheraHostaHydrastisIberisIrisJeffersonia diphyllaLamium

‘White Nancy’LeucanthemumLiatrisLinnaeaLysimachia

clethroidesMitchellaMitellaMukdeniaNipponanthemumPachysandraPaeoniaPapaverPenstemonPersicariaPhloxPhysostegiaPlatycodonPolygonatum*PycnanthemumPotentillaRodgersia

podophylla *SaginaSanguisorba

canadensisSaxifragaSedum*Smilacina*SpiranthesStephanandraThymusTiarella*Trillium grandifloraVacciniumVeronicastrumVinca minor ‘Alba’

Yellow / Gold

AchilleaAlceaAlchemillaAuriniaBaptisiaCalthaCaulophyllum

PersicariaPhloxPlatycodonPrunellaPulmonariaRodgersiaSanguisorba obtusaSaponariaSaxifragaScabiosa ‘Pink Mist’SedumSempervivumSidalceaStachysStreptopusThymusVacciniumVeronica ‘Red Fox’

Orange

Asclepias tuberosaEchinaceaEuphorbia ‘Bonfire’GaillardiaGeumHemerocallisLigulariaPaeonia suffruticosaPapaver

Green

Arisaema triphyllumComptoniaHelleborus foetidusPaeonia ‘Green Lotus’

ChrysanthemumChrysogonumCoreopsisCorydalis luteaDigitalisDisporum flavensEchinacea Epimedium EuphorbiaGaillardiaHeleniumHelianthusHeliopsisHemerocallisIrisKirengeshomaLamiastrumLigulariaLotus c. ‘Pleniflorus’Lysimachia n. ‘Aurea’MeconopsisOenotheraPackeraPaeoniaPatriniaPotentilla

megalanthaRatibidaRhus ‘Gro-Low’RudbeckiaSarumaSedumSennaSilphiumSolidagoStokesia ‘Mary

Gregory’StylophorumThalictrum dioicumThermopsisTricyrtis latifoliaTrolliusUvulariaWaldsteiniaZizia

Red

AchilleaAngelicaAquilegiaArabisAstilbeAstrantia (some)BergeniaDianthusDicentraEpimediumGeum triflorum

Purple / Lavender

AgastacheAlceaAlliumAnemonopsisAquilegiaAsterBaptisia CalaminthaCampanulaDelphiniumDictamnusDigitalisEpimediumEupatoriumGeraniumGlaucidiumHelleborusHemerocallisHostaIrisLamium

‘Purple Dragon’LavandulaLiatrisLiriopeLobeliaLathyrusLupinusMeehaniaMonardaNepetaPaeonia suffruticosaPerovskiaPhlomisPhlox

HeleniumHemerocallisHeucheraKnautiaLobelia MonardaPaeoniaPapaverPaxistimaPersicariaPhlox p.

‘Red Riding Hood’Primula japonicaPulsatillaRheumSedum ‘Fuldaglut’SempervivumTrillium erectum

Blue

AconitumAgastacheAjugaAmsoniaAquilegiaAsterBaptisia australisBrunneraCampanulaCaryopterisCentaureaCeratostigmaClematis integrifoliaCorydalis

‘Purple Leaf’DelphiniumDracocephalumEchinopsEryngiumGentianaGeraniumHyssopusIris cristataIris sibiricaJeffersonia dubiaLimoniumLobelia siphiliticaMertensiaMyosotisNepetaOmphalodesPenstemon PerovskiaPhloxPlatycodonPolemoniumPrimulaPulmonaria

PulmonariaPulsatillaSalviaScutellariaStachysTeucriumThalictrumThymusTradescantiaTricyrtisVeronicaVernoniaVeronicastrum

‘Fascination’ViolaXanthorhiza

Mixed Colors

Alcea ficifoliaAquilegia ‘Biedermeir’Coreopsis ‘Cosmic

Eye’Digitalis ‘Excelsior

Hybrids’Helleborus

‘Brandywine’™Helleborus orientalisHelleborus ‘Royal

Heritage’™Lewisia ‘Sunset

Strain’Lupinus ‘Woodfield

Hybrids’Papaver ‘Wonderland’ Primula denticulataVerbascum ‘Southern

Charm’

BloomsbyMonth BloomsbyMonth

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April

AjugaAquilegia canadensisAuriniaBergeniaBrunneraCalthaDarmeraDicentraEpimediumHelleborusJeffersonia dubiaLamiastrumLathyrusMertensiaMukdeniaPachysandraPhlox PrimulaPulmonariaPulsatillaSaxifragaTrillium erectumUvulariaVeronica

‘Georgia Blue’VincaViola

May

Achillea ‘Maynard’s Gold’

ActaeaAjugaAlliumAmsoniaAnemonellaAnemone multifidaAquilegia ArabisArctostaphylosArisaema triphyllumArmeriaAuriniaBaptisiaBergeniaBrunneraCalthaCampanulaCentranthusClematisComptoniaConvallariaCoreopsisCorydalisDianthusDicentra

July

AchilleaAconitumActaea racemosaAgastacheAlceaAlchemillaAlliumAmsoniaAnemone canadensisAngelicaAquilegiaAraliaArmeriaAruncusAsclepiasAster f. ‘Monch’AstilbeAstilboidesAstrantiaCalaminthaCallirhoeCampanulaCaryopterisCentaureaCerastiumChrysogonumClematisCoreopsisCornusCorydalisDelphiniumDianthusDicentraDictamnusDigitalisDracocephalumEchinaceaEchinopsEryngiumFilipendulaGaillardiaGaultheriaGentianaGeraniumGeumGilleniaGrass: Carex

appalachicaGypsophilaHeleniumHelianthusHeliopsisHemerocallisHeucheraHostaHyssopusIris

DigitalisDisporumDodecatheonEpigaeaEpimediumEuphorbia GaliumGeraniumGeumGlaucidiumGrass: CarexGypsophilaHelleborusHeucherellaHydrastisIberisIris cristataJeffersoniaLamiastrumLathyrusLewisiaLotusLupinus Lysimachia

nummulariaMazusMeconopsisMeehaniaMertensiaMitellaOmphalodesPachysandraPaeoniaPapaverPhloxPolemoniumPolygonatumPotentillaPrimulaPulmonariaPulsatillaSalvia ‘May Night’SanguinariaSarumaSaxifragaScutellariaSedum ternatumSisyrinchiumSmilacinaStephanandraStreptopusStylophorumTiarellaThermopsis chinensisTradescantiaTrilliumTrolliusUvulariaVaccinium

KnautiaLamiumLavandulaLeucanthemumLiatrisLigulariaLimoniumLinnaeaLiriopeLobeliaLupinusLysimachiaMacleayaMalvaMarshalliaMitchellaMonardaNepetaOenotheraOriganumPapaverPatriniaPenstemonPerovskiaPersicariaPhlomisPhloxPhysostegiaPlatycodonPolemoniumPotentillaPycnanthemumRatibidaPersicariaRheumRodgersiaRudbeckiaSaginaSalviaSaponariaSarumaScabiosaSedumSempervivumSennaSidalceaSisyrinchiumStachysStokesiaTeucriumThalictrumThermopsisThymusTradescantiaVerbascumVeronicaVeronicastrum

VeronicaVincaViolaWaldsteiniaXanthorhizaZizia

June

AchilleaAjugaAlchemillaAlliumAmsoniaAnemone canadensisAnemone multifidaAnemonellaAquilegiaArabisAraliaArctostaphylosArisaema triphyllumArmeriaAruncusAstilbeAstrantiaAuriniaBaptisiaCallirhoeCampanulaCaulophyllumCentaureaCentranthusCerastiumChrysogonumClematisComptoniaConvallariaCoreopsisCornusCorydalisCrambeDelphiniumDianthusDicentraDictamnusDigitalisDodecatheonDracocephalumEchinaceaEpimediumEuphorbiaGaillardiaGaliumGeraniumGeumGlaucidiumGypsophilaHelenium

August

AchilleaAconitumActaeaAgastacheAlceaAlchemillaAnemoneAnemonopsisAngelicaAraliaArtemisia lactifloraAsclepiasAsterAstilbeAstilboidesBoltoniaCalaminthaCallirhoeCampanulaCaryopterisCentaureaCeratostigmaCheloneChrysanthemumCoreopsisCorydalisDicentraDigitalis grandifloraDracocephalumEchinaceaEchinopsEryngiumEupatoriumFilipendulaGaillardiaGaultheriaGentianaGeraniumGilleniaGrassesGypsophilaHeleniumHelianthusHeliopsisHemerocallisHeucheraHostaHyssopusKnautiaLamiumLavandulaLiatrisLigulariaLimoniumLobeliaLupinusLysimachia

HemerocallisHeucheraHeucherellaHostaIberisIrisJeffersoniaLamiumLeucanthemumLewisiaLinnaeaLiriopeLotusLupinus Lysimachia

nummulariaMeehaniaMitchellaMitellaNepetaOenotheraOmphalodesOriganumPaeoniaPapaverPenstemonPersicariaPhlomisPhloxPlatycodonPolemoniumPolygonatumPotentillaRheumRodgersiaSalviaSaponariaSarumaScabiosaScutellariaSedumSempervivumSidalceaSisyrinchiumSmilacinaStachysStephanandraStreptopusStylophorumThalictrumThermopsisThymusTiarellaTradescantiaTrilliumTrolliusVaccinium VeronicaWaldsteinia

MacleayaMalvaMarshalliaMonardaNepetaOenetheraOriganumPatriniaPenstemonPerovskiaPersicariaPhloxPhysostegiaPlatycodonPotentillaRatibidaRudbeckiaSaginaSalviaSanguisorbaScabiosaScutellariaSedumSennaSidalceaSilphiumSolidagoStachysStokesiaTeucriumThalictrumThymusTricyrtisVerbascumVernoniaVeronicaVeronicastrum

September

AchilleaActaeaAgastacheAlceaAlliumAnemoneAngelicaArtemisia lactifloraAsterBoltoniaCalaminthaCampanulaCentaureaCeratostigmaCheloneChrysanthemumCoreopsisCorydalisDicentra

PlantsbyHeightBloomsbyMonth PlantsbyHeight

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Dictamus albus (photo by Jane Millon)

Under 8"

Achillea‘Maynard’s Gold’

AjugaAlchemila alpinaAllium senescensAnemonellaAquilegiaArabisArctostaphylosArtemisia ‘Boughton

Silver’AsarumAster e. ‘Schneegitter’CerastiumChrysogonumConvallariaCornusDianthusEpigaeaEpimediumGaliumGaultheriaGaylussaciaGeranium

dalmaticumHederaHeucheraHostaIris cristataLamiumLewisiaLotusLysimachia

nummulariaMicrobiotaMitellaOmphalodesPachysandraPersicaria affinisPhlox subulataPolygonatum humilePotentillaSaginaSaxifragaSedumSempervivumThymusTiarellaVincaViolaWaldsteinia

21/2 - 4' (30 - 48")

AchilleaAconitumActaeaAmsoniaAnemoneAquilegiaAraliaAruncus d. ‘Kneiffi’AsclepiasAsterAstilbeBaptisiaBoltoniaCampanulaCaulophyllumCheloneClematisComptoniaDarmeraDelphiniumDicentra spectabilisDictamnusDigitalisEchinaceaFernsFilipendulaGilleniaGrassesHeleniumHelianthusHeliopsisHelleborusHemerocallisHostaIrisKirengeshomaLeucanthemumLigulariaLobeliaLupinusMonardaNepetaPaeoniaPenstemon

8" - 11/2' (8 - 18")

AchilleaAlchemilla mollisAlliumAmsoniaAnemone canadensisAnemone multifidaAquilegiaArmeriaAruncus aethusifoliusAsterAstilbe ‘Pumila’AuriniaBergeniaBrunneraCalaminthaCalthaCampanulaCentaureaCeratostigmaChrysanthemumCoreopsisCorydalisDelphinium Dicentra eximiaDigitalisDodecatheonDracocephalumEpimediumEuphorbia FernsGaillardiaGaylussaciaGentianaGeraniumGeumGrassesHelleborusHemerocallisHeucheraHostaHyssopusJeffersoniaLamiastrumLathyrusLeucanthemum

‘Snowcap’LiriopeLobelia ‘Grape

Knee High’MarshalliaMeehaniaMertensiaMicrobiotaMonarda ‘Pink Lace’MukdeniaNepetaOenothera

PerovskiaPersicaria ‘Firetail’Phlox carolinaPhlox paniculataPhysostegiaRodgersiaRudbeckiaScutellariaSennaSolidago ThalictrumThermopsisVeronicastrumXanthorhiza

4' and up (48"+)

ActaeaAlceaAraliaArtemisia lactifloraAruncus dioicusCoreopsis tripterisDelphiniumDigitalisEupatoriumFernsFilipendulaGrassesHeleniumHelianthusMacleayaPerovskiaPersicaria polymorphaPhlox paniculataPolygonatumRatibidaRheumRudbeckia

‘Herbstsonne’SanguisorbaSilphiumThalictrumThermopsisVeronicastrum

EchinaceaEchinopsEryngiumEupatoriumGaillardiaGentianaGeraniumGrassesHeleniumHelianthusHeliopsisHeuchera villosaHostaHyssopusKirengeshomaLavandulaLigulariaLimoniumLobeliaLysimachiaMalvaNepetaNipponanthemumOriganumPatriniaPerovskiaPersicariaPhlox paniculataPhysostegiaRudbeckiaSanguisorbaSarumaScabiosaScutellariaSedum

PapaverPatrinia gibbosaPhloxPhysostegiaPlatycodon ‘Astra

Double Blue’PolemoniumPolygonatum falcatum

dwarf formPulmonariaPulsatillaSalviaSaponariaSarumaSedumSmilacinaSolidagoStachysStokesiaThymusTiarellaTrilliumVacciniumVeronicaZizia

11/2 - 21/2' (18 - 30")

AchilleaAconitum s. ‘Ivorine’AgastacheAmsoniaAnemoneAquilegiaArisaema triphyllumArtemisiaAsclepiasAsterAstilbeAstrantiaBaptisiaCampanulaCaryopterisCaulophyllumCentaureaCentranthusCheloneChrysanthemumCoreopsisDendranthemumDicentra spectabilisDigitalis DisporumEchinops

SennaSilphiumSolidagoStokesiaTricyrtisVernoniaVeronica

October

ActaeaAgastacheAlliumAnemoneAsterBoltoniaCalaminthaCeratostigmaChrysanthemumCoreopsisEupatorium r.

‘Chocolate’GrassesHeleniumHelianthusHeliopsisNipponanthemumRudbeckiaSanguisorbaSedumSolidagoTricyrtisVernoniaVeronica

EryngiumEupatorium

d. ‘Baby Joe’Euphorbia FernsGeraniumGlaucidiumGrassesGypsophiliaHeleniumHelleborus HemerocallisHostaHydrastisIrisLavandulaLigularia

‘Little Rocket’LimoniumLobeliaLupinusLysimachiaMalvaMertensiaNepetaNipponanthemumOenotheraOriganumPapaverPenstemonPerovskia

‘Little Spire’PhloxPlatycodonPolemoniumPolygonatumPycnanthemumRudbeckiaSalviaScabiosaScutellariaSedumSidalceaSmilacinaSolidagoStephanandraStokesia ‘Omega

Skyrocket’TeucriumTricyrtisTrolliusVerbascumVeronicaXanthorhiza

LightRequirements LightRequirements

One of our custom tags with Stylophorum diphyllum seeds (photo by Perry)

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Moist, Sun

AchilleaAconitumAjugaAlceaAlchemillaAlliumAmsoniaAngelicaAquilegiaArctostaphylosArtemisia lactifloraAsterAstilbeAstrantiaAuriniaBaptisiaBoltoniaCalthaCentaureaCentranthusCeratostigmaCheloneChrysanthemumConvallariaCoreopsisDelphiniumDicentraDictamnusDigitalisEchinaceaEpimediumEryngiumEupatoriumEuphorbiaFern: Dennstaedtia

punctilobaFilipendulaGaylussaciaGentianaGeraniumGeumGilleniaGrassesGypsophilaHeleniumHelianthusHelleborusHemerocallisHeucheraHostaHyssopusIberisIndigoferaIrisLiriopeLobeliaLotus

HederaHeleniumHelianthusHelleborusHemerocallisHeucheraHeucherellaHostaHydrastisIberisIrisIndigoferaJeffersoniaKirengeshomaLamiastrumLamiumLathyrusLeucanthemumLigulariaLiriopeLobeliaLupinusLysimachiaMacleayaMalvaMarshalliaMeehaniaMertensiaMicrobiotaMitellaMonardaMukdeniaOenotheraOmphalodesPachysandraPaeoniaPatriniaPenstemonPersicariaPhlox divaricataPhlox stoloniferaPhysostegiaPlatycodonPolemoniumPolygonatumPulmonariaPulsatillaPycnanthemumRheumRodgersiaRudbeckiaSaginaSanguisorbaSarumaSaxifragaSempervivumSennaSidalceaSmilacina

LupinusLysimachiaMacleayaMazusMonardaNepetaNipponanthemumOenotheraPaeoniaPapaverPatriniaPenstemonPersicariaPhloxPhysostegiaPolemoniumPotentillaPulsatillaPycnanthemumRheumRudbeckiaSaginaSalviaSanguisorbaScabiosaScutellariaSedumSempervivumSennaSidalceaSilphiumSolidagoStephanandraStokesiaTeucriumThalictrumThermopsisTrolliusVeronicaVeronicastrumVincaWaldsteiniaZizia

Dry Sun

AchilleaAgastacheAnthemisArabisArctostaphylosArmeriaArtemisia –

gray foliageAsclepiasAster linariifoliusAuriniaBaptisiaCalamintha

SolidagoStephanandraStokesiaStylophorumThermopsisTiarellaTricyrtisTrilliumTrolliusVacciniumVeronicastrumVincaViolaWaldsteiniaXanthorhizaZizia

Deep Shade

(Light is obscurred or is reflected light.)

ActaeaAnemonellaAsarumAstilbeBergeniaBrunneraCampanulaCaulophyllumCheloneConvallariaDarmeraDicentra eximiaEpimediumFernsGaliumGrasses: Carex

LuzulaHedera HelleborusHeucheraHostaIris cristataKirengeshomaLamiumLamiastrumLathyrusLiriopeMeehaniaMertensiaMitellaOmphalodesPachysandraPhlox stoloniferaPolygonatumPulmonariaTiarellaTricyrtis

Campanula glomerata Campanula

poscharskyanaCaryopterisCentaureaCentranthusCerastiumComptoniaCoreopsis

verticillataDianthusDigitalis grandifloraEchinaceaEchinopsEryngiumEuphorbiaFern: Dennstaedtia

punctilobaGeranium

macrorrhizum GrassesGypsophilaHeliopsisHemerocallisHyssopusIberisIndigoferaLathyrusLavandulaLewisiaLimoniumLiriopeLotusLupinusMalvaMicrobiotaNepetaOriganumPerovskiaPhlox subulataPlatycodonPotentillaRatibidaRudbeckiaSalviaSaponariaScabiosaScutellariaSedumSolidagoStachysTeucriumThymusVacciniumVernoniaXanthorhiza

VincaViolaWaldsteiniaXanthorhiza

Dry Shade

AlchemillaAsarum canadenseAster divaricatusBrunneraCampanulaConvallariaChrysogonumDicentra eximiaEpimediumFern: DennstaedtiaGaliumGrass: Carex

pensylvanicaHelianthusHelleborus foetidusHemerocallis

Partial Shade

(Ranging from dappled with high trees to medium shade with no direct sunlight.)

AconitumActaeaAjugaAlceaAlchemillaAmsoniaAnemoneAnemonellaAngelicaAquilegiaArabisAraliaArctostaphylosArisaema triphyllumArtemisia lactifloraAruncusAsarumAster divaricatusAster macrophyllusAstilbeAstrantiaBergeniaBrunneraCalthaCampanulaCaulophyllumCeratostigmaCheloneChrysanthemumConvallariaCornusCorydalisDarmeraDelphinium Dicentra DictamnusDigitalisDodecatheonEchinaceaEpimediumEuphorbiaFernsFilipendulaGaliumGaultheriaGaylussaciaGentianaGeraniumGeumGilleniaGlaucidiumGrasses

Heuchera villosaHostaIberisLamiastrumLamiumLathyrusOmphalodesPhlox stoloniferaPolygonatumPolystichumPulmonariaRudbeckiaSarumaTiarellaVacciniumVincaViolaWaldsteiniaXanthorhiza

FoliageTexture FoliageColor

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Fine Texture

AchilleaAmsoniaAnemone multifidaAquilegiaArabis sturiiArmeriaArctostophylosArtemisiaAruncusAsclepias AsterAstilbe CalaminthaCaulophyllumCentranthusCerastiumCoreopsis verticillataCorydalisDianthusFerns GaliumGeraniumGillenia Grasses GypsophilaHelianthus salicifoliusIberisLimoniumLotusLysimachia

nummulariaMicrobiotaOriganumPerovskiaPhlox subulataPolemoniumPotentillaPulsatillaSaginaSaponariaSaxifragaSedumSennaSisyrinchiumStephanandraStylophorumTeucriumThalictrumThymusVacciniumVeronica

GilleniaGrassesHederaHelleborusHostaIndigoferaJuncusKirengeshomaLigulariaLiriopeLupinusMacleayaMicrobiotaMukdeniaNipponanthemumOmphalodesPachysandraPaeoniaPatriniaPolemoniumPolygonatumPotentillaPulmonariaRheumRodgersiaRudbeckiaSarumaSedum ‘John Creech’StephanandraThalictrumTiarella cordifoliaVincaWaldsteiniaXanthorhiza

Gray-Toned Foliage

AchilleaAlliumArtemisiaAthyriumAuriniaCerastiumDianthusDicentra (some)HeucheraHostasLamiastrumLamiumLavandulaNepetaPerovskiaPulmonariaPycnanthemumSalviaSedum

Medium Texture

AconitumActaeaAgastacheAjugaAlceaAlchemillaAlliumAnemoneAngelicaAraliaArtemisia ‘Boughton

Silver’Aruncus dioicusAsarumAster AstrantiaAuriniaBaptisiaBoltoniaCalthaCampanulaCentaureaCeratostigmaCheloneChrysogonumClematis rectaConvallariaCoreopsisCornusDelphiniumDicentra spectabilisDictamnusDodecatheonEchinaceaEchinopsEpimediumEuphorbiaEryngiumFernsFilipendula GaillardiaGaultheriaGaylussaciaGentianaGeraniumGeumGrassesHederaHeleniumHelianthusHeliopsisHemerocallis HeucheraHeucherellaHosta

Sempervivumarachnoideum

StachysThymus

‘Pseudolanuginosis’

Purple Foliage

ActaeaAjugaClematis recta

‘Purpurea’Corydalis

‘Purple Leaf’EpimediumEupatorium r.

‘Chocolate’Euphorbia ‘Bonfire’HeucheraLigulariaLobelia ‘Fried Green

Tomatoes’OenotheraOriganum l.

‘Rosenkuppel’Penstemon d.

‘Husker Red’Rheum (purple

undersides)SedumSempervivumViola labradorica

Turning Fall Color

Allium thunbergii ‘Ozawa’ (orange)

Amsonia (yellow)Arcostaphylos Astrantia (yellow)Bergenia (red-purple)Ceratostigma (red)Coreopsis tripterisCornus canadensisDracocephalumFern: Dryopteris

erythrosora ( oranges)

Epimedium (red)Euphorbia (red)Gaylussacia (orange)Geranium (red)Gillenia (yellow)

HyssopusIndigoferaIris JeffersoniaLamiastrumLamiumLathyrusLavandula LewisiaLiriope LobeliaLupinusLysimachiaMalvaMarshalliaMeehaniaMertensiaMitellaMonardaMukdeniaNepetaOenotheraOmphalodesPachysandraPaeoniaPapaverPatriniaPenstemonPhloxPhysostegiaPlatycodonPolygonatumPulmonariaRatibidaSalviaSanguisorbaSarumaScabiosaSedumSempervivumSennaSidalceaSmilacinaSolidagoStachysStokesiaThermopsisTiarellaTricyrtisTrolliusVeronicastrumVincaViolaWaldsteiniaZizia

Grasses:EragrostisMiscanthus‘Purpurascens’SchizachyriumSorgastrumSpodiopogon (red)MukdeniaOenothera (red)Patrinia (yellow)Phlox carolina (yellow)Potentilla tridentata

(red)Sedum sieboldii (pink)Stephanandra

(orange)Vaccinium (red)Xanthorhiza (orange)

Variegated Foliage

AjugaAlchemilla alpinaBrunnera ‘Jack Frost’Euphorbia ‘Ascot

Rainbow’Fern: Athyrium

nipponicumGeranium p.

‘Samobor’Grasses:

Carex Miscanthus ‘Mysterious Maiden’ Miscanthus ‘Strictus’

HeucheraHostaIris ensata ‘Variegata’LamiastrumLamiumPachysandra

‘Silver Edge’Persicaria ‘Lance

Corporal’Polemonium ‘Stairway

to Heaven’Polygonatum

‘Variegatum’PulmonariaTiarella ‘Running

Tapestry’‘Susquehanna’

Vinca ‘Ralph Shugert’

Bold Texture

AngelicaArisaema triphyllumAster macrophyllusBergeniaBrunneraCrambeDarmeraDigitalis EupatoriumGlaucidiumHelleborus Heuchera villosaHosta HydrastisKirengeshomaLigulariaLuzulaMacleayaPaeonia suffruticosaPersicariaRheumRhusRodgersiaRudbeckiaSedum spectabile SilphiumTrillium

DistinctiveGreen Foliage

AconitumActaeaAjugaAlchemillaAngelicaArctostaphylosArtemisiaAruncus

aethusifoliusAruncus dioicus

‘Kneiffi’AsarumAstilbeBergeniaBrunneraCornusDarmeraDelphiniumDigitalis

‘Mertonensis’EuphorbiaFernsGaliumGaylussaciaGeranium

Blue-Toned Foliage

AlliumCaulophyllumCentranthusCorydalisDianthusDicentraGrasses:

Carex platyphyllaFestuca Panicum ‘Heavy Metal’ Schizachyrium

HelictotrichonHostasSisyrinchium

Gold Foliage

Aralia ‘Sun King’Dicentra ‘Gold Heart’HeucheraHostasLysimachia n.

‘Aurea’Sedum r. ‘Angelina’

Evergreen Plants

AchilleaArctostaphylosAuriniaBergeniaChrysanthemumEpimediumFerns: Dryopteris

PolystichumHederaHelleborusIberisMicrobiotaOriganumPachysandraPhloxPotentillaSalviaSedumThymusVinca Waldsteinia

PlantsforaSpecificFunction PlantsforaSpecificFunction

Seaside Plants

(Most tolerant of salt, wind and sandy soil*)

AchilleaActaeaAjugaAnemoneAquilegiaArctostaphylos*ArmeriaArtemisia*AstersAstilbeAuriniaBaptisia*BrunneraCampanula

persicifoliaCerastiumChrysanthemumComptoniaConvallariaCoreopsisDianthusDicentraDictamnusDigitalisEchinopsEpimediumEryngiumEuphorbiaGrass: ChasmanthiumHelleborusHemerocallis*HeucheraHostaIberisIrisLeucanthemumLimoniumLiriopeLobeliaNepeta*Nipponanthemum*PachysandraPaeoniaPapaverPhloxPhysostegia*PlatycodonPolemoniumPrimulaSalvia*SedumSolidagoStachys*Thalictrum

HederaHemerocallisHeuchera villosaIndigoferaLamiastrumLotusLysimachia n. ‘Aurea’MeehaniaNepeta OmphalodesPachysandraPersicariaPhlox subulataPotentilla tridentataPycnanthemumRhus ‘Gro-Low’SedumSolidagoTiarellaVincaWaldsteiniaXanthorhiza

Ground CoversCrevices and

Walkways

*Tolerates foot traffic

AjugaAllium senescensArabis sturii*ArctostaphylosArtemisiaAuriniaCampanula (low types)CeratostigmaDianthusDracocephalumGaylussaciaGrass: CarexGypsophilaHostaIberisLotus*Lysimachia n. ‘Aurea’MeehaniaMicrobiotaMitellaPaxistimaPhlox stoloniferaPotentilla tridentataSagina*SaxifragaSedumSempervivumStachysStephanandraThymus*

ThymusTiarellaVeronicaVincaViola

Meadow Plants

AchilleaAgastacheAlliumAquilegiaAsclepiasAsterBaptisiaBoltoniaCoreopsisDigitalisEchinaceaEupatoriumFilipendulaGaillardiaGrassesHeleniumHeliopsisIris versicolorLobeliaLupinusLysimachiaMalvaMonardaPenstemonPhlox divaricataPhysostegiaPolemoniumRatibidaRudbeckiaSanguisorbaScutellariaSennaSilphiumSisyrinchiumSolidagoThalictrumThermopsisVernoniaVeronicastrum

CascadeOver Walls

Ajuga AlchemillaArctostaphylosArtemisia ‘Boughton

Silver’Aster ‘Schneegitter’Aurinia

Zone 3

AchilleaActaea pachypodaActaea racemosaAjugaAlceaAlchemillaAllium christophiiAnemone

canadensisAnemone multifidaAquilegiaArctostaphylosArmeriaAsclepias incarnataAsterAstilbeBaptisiaBergeniaCalthaCampanula

glomerataCampanula

rotundifoliaCaulophyllumCentaureaCerastiumCheloneClematisComptoniaConvallariaCoreopsis tripterisCornusDelphiniumDicentra DictamnusDigitalisEchinaceaEchinopsEupatoriumFerns: Adiantum

pedatum Dryopteris championii Matteuccia Osmunda Polystichum

FilipendulaGaillardiaGaultheriaGeranium ‘Pink

Penny’Geum

Campanula poscharskyana

CentranthusCerastium CorydalisGaliumGaultheriaGeraniumHedera IberisIndigoferaLamiastrum Lysimachia n. ‘Aurea’Phlox divaricataPhlox stoloniferaPhlox subulataSaxifragaSedum (low ones)SempervivumStachysThymusTiarella cordifoliaVinca Waldsteinia

Vertical Accent

(Either grasslike foliage or spiky tall flowers)

ActaeaAlceaAlliumAstilbeBaptisiaDelphiniumDigitalisGrasses (tall)HelianthusHemerocallisIrisJuncusLiatrisLupinusPerovskiaSisyrinchiumThermopsisVeronicaVeronicastrum

Edging Plants

(Plants that stay low and neat)

ArabisArmeriaArtemisiaAruncus aethusifoliusAsarum

Grasses: Calamagrostis Carex appalachica Deschampsia Festuca Juncus Luzula Miscanthis purpurascens Schizachyrium Sodiopogon Sporobolus

GypsophilaHeleniumHeliopsisHemerocallisHeucheraHostaHyssopusIberisIris sibiricaLamiumLimoniumLinnaeaLobeliaLysimachiaMertensiaMicrobiotaMitchellaMitellaOenothera

f. ‘Fireworks’PackeraPaeoniaPapaver nudicaulePapaver orientalePenstemonPersicariaPhlox subulataPolemoniumPolygonatum

commutatumPotentilla tridentataPulmonariaPycnanthemumRatibidaRudbeckiaSanguisorbaSaponariaScutellariaSedumSempervivumSennaSilphiumSisyrinchiumSmilacinaSolidagoThermopsisTiarella

Asters (short)Astilbe c. ‘Pumila’BergeniaBrunneraCalaminthaCampanulaCeratostigmaCoreopsisDracocephalumDianthusEpimediumGaillardiaGeraniumGeumGrassesHeucheraHostasIberisLamiumLewisiaLiriopeMarshalliaMeehaniaMitellaMukdeniaNepetaPersicaria affinisPhlox subulataPotentilla tridentataSalviaSedum sieboldiSedum ‘John Creech’SisyrinchiumStachysTeucriumThymusVeronica

Erosion-ControlGround Covers

(These plants work long-term, after immediate erosion problems are dealt with)

AjugaAlchemillaAnemone canadensisArctostaphylosCeratostigmaDendranthemum

‘White Bomb’Epimedium rubrumFernsGaliumGeranium

macrorrhizumGrasses

VacciniumVeronica pectinataVeronicastrum

‘Fascination’Viola labradorica

Seedheads

(These plants will hold their stems and seed-heads through most of the winter.)

ActaeaAlliumAnemonopsisArtemisia lactifloraAruncusAsclepiasAstilbeAstrantiaBaptisiaBoltoniaCeratostigmaCoreopsisDictamnusEchinaceaEchinopsFilipendulaGeum triflorumGrassesIris sibiricaLigulariaLimoniumLiriopePapaverPerovskiaPulsatillaRatibidaRudbeckiaSanguisorbaScutellariaSedumSennaSolidagoStylophorumThalictrumThermopsisVeronicastrumZizia

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One of our new plants for 2012, Euphorbia ‘Ascot Rainbow’

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Berries orOrnamental Fruit

(Poisonous: *)

Actaea*AraliaArctostaphylosArisaema triphyllumCaulophyllumCornusGaultheriaGaylussaciaHydrastisMitchellaPolygonatumSmilacinaVaccinium

Heavy Clay Soil

AjugaAlchemillaAnemoneArmeriaAruncusAsterBergeniaDigitalisEchinaceaEupatoriumFern: Athyrium

filix-feminaGrassesHederaHeleniumHeliopsisHemerocallisLamiastrumLamiumLiatrisLigulariaLysimachiaMacleayaMonardaPersicariaPolemoniumRatibidaRodgersiaRudbeckiaSilphiumThalictrumTrollius

Rain Garden,Boggy Soil andBioswale Plants

Achillea millefoliumActaeaAgastacheAjugaAlchemilla mollisAmsoniaArisaema triphyllumAruncusAsclepias incarnataAster nova angliaeAstilbeAstrantiaBaptisia australisBergeniaBoltoniaCalthaCampanula

glomerataCheloneCoreopsis tripterisCoreopsis verticillataDarmeraDodecatheonEchinaceaEpimedium rubrumEpimedium versicolorEupatoriumFerns:

Onoclea Osmunda

FilipendulaGeranium maculatumGrasses:

Calamagrostis Carex Juncus Miscanthus Panicum

HeleniumHelianthusHeliopsisHemerocallisHeuchera AmericanaHeuchera villosaHostaIris sibiricaIris versicolorLiatrisLigulariaLobelia cardinalisLobelia silphiliticaLysimachia MertensiaMiscanthus

Native to U.S.

(New England natives: *)

Achillea*Actaea*Ajuga*AmsoniaAnemone canadense*Anemone multifidaAnemonella*AquilegiaAraliaArctostaphylosArisaema triphyllumArtemesia ‘Boughton

Silver’Aruncus dioicusAsarum canadensis*AsclepiasAster macrophyllus*Aster varietiesBaptisiaBoltoniaCaltha*Campanula glomerataCaulophyllumCheloneChrysogonumCoreopsis tripterisCornus canadensisDelphinium exaltatumDicentra eximiaDicentra formosaEchinaceaEupatoriumFerns* (most)Filipendula rubraGaultheria*GaylussaciaGentiana andrewsii*Geranium maculatum*GilleniaGrasses:Carex*

ChasmanthiumDeschampsiaEragrostisPanicumSchizachyriumSorgastrumSporobolusHeliopsisHeleniumHeuchera americana

MitellaMonardaOsmundaPenstemonPhlox divaricataPhlox paniculataPhysostegiaPrimulaRatibidaRheumRodgersiaRudbeckia maximaSanguisorbaSennaSilphiumSolidagoSpiranthesStreptopusTrollius laxusVaccinium

macrocarponVernoniaVeronicastrum

Deer Resistant

(repels deer: *)(If deer are very hungry, they will eat anything. These are perennials that are less likely to be lunch.)

Achillea*AconitumActaeaAgastacheAjugaAlceaAlchemillaAllium*AmsoniaAnemoneAngelicaAquilegiaArmeriaArtemisiaAruncusAsarumAsclepiasAsterAstilbeAuriniaBaptisiaBergeniaBoltoniaBrunneraCampanulaCentaurea

Heuchera villosaHydrastisIris cristataIris versicolorJeffersoniaLiatris spicataLinnaea*Lobelia cardinalisLobelia siphiliticaMeehania cordataMertensiaMitchellaMitella diphylla*MonardaPachysandra

procumbens*Packera aureaPaxistimaPenstemonPhloxPhysostegiaPodophyllumPolemonium reptansPolygonatum

commutatum*Potentilla tridentataPycnanthemumRudbeckiaSanguisorbaSedum neviiSedum telephioidesSedum ternatumSennaSidalceaSilphiumSmilacina*SpiranthesStokesiaStreptopusStylophorumThalictrum dioicumThermopsis

carolinianaTiarella cordifolia*Trillium*Trollius laxusVaccinium*VernoniaVeronicastrumViola labradoricaViola pedataXanthorhizaZizia aptera*

Herbal, Medicinal,

CerastiumCeratostigmaCheloneClematisConvallariaCoreopsisCorydalisDelphiniumDianthusDicentraDictamnusDigitalisEchinopsEpimediumEryngiumEupatoriumEuphorbiaFernsFilipendulaGaliumGaultheriaGeraniumGeumGrasses*GypsophilaHederaHeleniumHelianthusHelleborusHeucheraIberisJeffersoniaKirengeshomaKnautiaLamiumLamiastrumLavandula*LeucanthemumLiatrisLigulariaLimoniumLobelia

Herbal, Medicinal, Fragrant &Other Uses

(Many medicinal herbs are of questionable safety. Usage requires professional guidance.)(aromatic foliage: *)

Achillea*AconitumActaeaAgastache (culinary)AjugaAlchemillaAngelicaAraliaArctostaphylosArtemisiaAsarumCalaminthaCaulophyllumComptoniaDictamnusDigitalisEchinaceaEupatoriumFilipendulaGalium*GaultheriaGeranium

macrorrhizum*Hyssopus *Iris versicolorLavandula*Monarda*Nepeta*Perovskia*PycnanthemumSalviaSanguisorbaSennaStachysTeucrium*Thymus (culinary)*

LupinusMacleayaMarshalliaMertensiaMitchellaMonardaNepeta*OenotheraOriganumPaeoniaPapaverPenstemonPerovskiaPhysostegiaPlatycodonPolemoniumPolygonatumPotentillaPrimulaPulmonariaPulsatillaRodgersiaRudbeckiaSalvia*ScabiosaSedum (low types)SempervivumSidalceaSmilacinaSolidagoStachysStylophorumThymus*TiarellaTricyrtisTrilliumVerbascumVeronicaVeronicastrumVincaViola

WhentoDividePerennialsPlantsforaSpecificFunction

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Shoreline BufferPlants

(Native riparian buffers for lakes, streams and other water bodies)

ArctostaphylosAsclepias incarnataAster Baptisia australisCalthaCampanula

rotundifloraCornus canadensisEupatorium Ferns: Dennstaedtia

Onoclea Osmundas Polystichum

GaultheriaGrass: Carex

JuncusIris versicolorLinnaeaLobelia cardinalisLupinus perennisMitchella SolidagoTiarellaVaccinium

Heirloom Plants

(These are plants that have been around for at least 50 years, have a wealth of genetic diversity, and are a window to our heritage, not to mention great memories of our grand-mothers’ gardens.)

AchilleaAlcea speciesAlchemillaAquilegia canadensisArmeria maritimaAsclepiasBaptisia australisBoltonia asteroidesCampanula carpaticaCentaurea montanaCentranthusDelphinium elatumDianthusDigitalis

These lists are a general guide and depending on cultural conditions some plants may need division sooner or later than indicated.

3-5 Years

AchilleaAgastacheAlchemillaAlliumArabisArtemisiaAsters, New EnglandAsters, New YorkAstilbeBoltoniaCentaureaChrysanthemumChrysogonumCoreopsisDianthusDicentra eximiaEchinaceaEuphorbiaFern: AdiantumFilipendulaGaillardiaGeraniumGeumHelenium*HeliopsisHemerocallisHerbsHeucheraIrisLimoniumMalvaMonarda (every

3 years)OenotheraOriganumPapaverPenstemon

EchinaceaEupatoriumEuphorbia

epithimoidesGypsophila paniculataHeleniumHeliopsis helianthusHemerocallis fulvaIris cristataIris sibiricaLavendulaLiatris spicataLigularia dentataLimoniumLobelia cardinalisLobelia siphiliticaLupinusLysimachia

clethroidesMalvaMonardaPenstemonPhlox paniculataPhysostegia virginicaPlatycodonPolemoniumPycnanthemumSalvia officinalisSilphium perfoliatumStachysVeronica spicata

Rock Garden Plants

Achillea ‘Maynard’s Gold’

Alchemilla alpinaAllium s. ‘Glaucum’Arabis sturiiArmeria m.

‘Splendens’Artemisia ArctostaphylosAruncus aethusifoliusAurinia saxatilisCampanula poschar-

skyanaCampanula

rotundiflora CorydalisDianthusGentiana septemfidaGeranium dalmaticumGeumGrass: FestucaHeucheraHeucherellaIberis

PersicariaPhlox carolinaPhlox paniculataPhysostegiaPolemoniumRatibidaRudbeckiaScabiosaSidalceaStachysStokesiaVeronica

Not at all or rarely

AconitumActaeaAjugaAmsoniaAnemoneAnemonellaAnemonopsisArmeriaArctostaphylosAsarumAsclepiasAuriniaBaptisiaBergeniaBrunneraCallirhoeCalthaCampanulaCerastiumCheloneClematisConvallariaDarmeraDicentra spectabilisDictamnusDigitalis grandifloraDisporumEchinopsEmpetrumEpimedium

Iris cristataLeucanthemum

‘Snowcap’LewisiaLotusMarshalliaNepeta nervosaPatrinia gibbosaPersicaria affinisPotentilla tridentataPulsatillaSalviaSaponariaSaxifragaSedum (short)SempervivumStachysThymus

Edible Perennials

(This list is meant to be only a guide. Please do not eat any of these plants without doing your own research.)

Agastache (flowers, foliage)

Alcea rosea (flowers, leaves, roots)

Aquilegia (flowers)Arctostaphyllos

(berries)Asclepias tuberosa

(flowers)Campanula

persicifolia (flowers, leaves)

Galium (flowers)Gaultheria (leaves,

berries)Gaylussacia (berries)Hemerocalllis (bud,

flowers)Hyssopus (flowers,

foliage)Lavendula (flowers)Mitchella (berries)Monarda (flowers,

foliage)Origanum (leaves)Polygonatum (leaves,

NOT berries)Primula denticulata

(flowers)Sanguisorba (foliage)

EryngiumEupatoriumFernsFilipendula rubraGaliumGaultheriaGrassesGeraniumGilleniaHederaHelleborusHemerocallis

(bloom improved by division)

HostaIberisIndigoferaLotusKirengeshomaLamiastrumLamiumLigulariaLiriopeLysimachiaMacleayaMeehaniaMertensiaMitellaOmphalodesPachysandraPackeraPaeoniaPatriniaPerovskiaPhloxPlatycodonPolemonium reptansPolygonatumPotentillaPulmonariaPycnanthemumRheumRodgersiaSaginaSalvia

Thymus citriodorus (foliage)

Vaccinium (berries)VincaViola Labradorica

(leaves, flowers)

Shrubs

(Sub-shrubs: *)

ArctostaphylosAster ‘Schneegitter’ *CaryopterisComptoniaEpigaea *GaultheriaGaylussaciaLavendula *Linnaea *MicrobiotaNipponanthemumPaeonia suffruticosaPerovskia *RhusStephanandraVacciniumXanthorhiza

SanguisorbaSaponariaSedumSempervivumSilphiumSisyrinchiumSmilacinaSolidagoThalictrumThermopsisThymusTiarella cordifoliaTricyrtisTrolliusVacciniumVeronicastrumVinca ViolaZizia

Short Lived

(Many short-lived plants seed in, thus ensuring that they will be in the garden for years.)

AlceaAnemoneAngelicaAquilegiaCampanula (some)CerastiumCorydalisDelphiniumDianthus (some)Digitalis (2 years)GaillardiaGypsophilaHelleborus foetidusLeucanthemumLobeliaLupinusScabiosaSidalceaVerbascum

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Internal poisoningAchilleaAconitum*ActaeaAlceaAnemoneAquilegiaArtemisiaAsclepias

CalthaConvallariaCorydalisDelphiniumDicentraDigitalis*DryopterisEupatorium rugosumEuphorbia

HederaHeleniumHelleborusIrisLobeliaLupinusPackeraPaeoniaPapaver

PodophyllumPulsatillaRheumSedumSidalceaSolidagoThalictrumVeronicasVinca

AchilleaActaeaAlliumArtemisiaAsarum

AsterConvallariaDicentra spectabilisDictamnusEupatorium

EuphorbiaHederaHeleniumIrisLobelia

Persicaria polymorphaPrimulaRudbeckia

PreferredSpacing Multiplier(Inotherwords,howfarapartareyouplanting?)

5" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.786" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.007" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.948" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.299" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7710" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4511" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1812" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0013" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.86

PreferredSpacing Multiplier(Inotherwords,howfarapartareyouplanting?)

14" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7415" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.6416" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5617" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5018" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.4424" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2530" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1636" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1142" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.08

AnemonellaCalthaCorydalis

Dicentra spectabilisDodecatheonMertensia

PapaverUvularia

KEY: Square Footage x Multiplier = number of plants needed for your job site, based on preferred spacing

CAUTION!PoisonousPlantsThis list was compiled through extensive research in current literature but should be used as a guide. If you have questions about plants not on this list, please contact your state poison control center. 1-800-562-8236Highly poisonous: *

MayCauseDermatitis/Allergies

SummerDormantPlants that partly or mostly wither away by mid-summer. Plant bushy perennials such as Gypsophila, Coreopsis verticillata, etc. to fill gaps. *Extra moisture helps prolong most of them.

PlantingandMaintenanceTipsHere are some basic guides for working with perennials. If you would like to save thetime it takes to read this page, please memorize this one sentence. For best results with most perennials please give them the following: organic matter, moisture, a weed-free site, good drainage, good drainage, good drainage, and good drainage.I. DESIGNING WITH PERENNIALS A. Pay attention to normal vantage point of your customer. B. Think about bloom times to assure color throughout season. C. Colors and textures are personal preference. Cool colors and fine textures recede visually

and calm you; warm colors and bold textures come forward and create excitement. D. Create informal effects with curves, formal with geometric shapes. E. Create depth and interest by putting some tall material in mid or frontal positions instead

of in back. F. Most designers, unless using large plants, clump 3-5 (or more) of one variety together

for a more striking effect. G. Space plants (See also spacing recommendation with each listing) 1. Clump-forming plants: a) short plants (under 20") around 12"-18" on center. b) mid-range plants (20"-30") around 24" on center. c) taller plants need 2 1/2 to 3 feet on center. 2. Indefinitely spreading plants (ground covers): a) guidelines for clump formers can be used, but each plant has a different growth

rate, so tailor spacing to customer’s tastes and budget.

II. PREPARING SOIL A. Clear area of weeds. B. Make sure soil is well drained: a) deep digging, except in low areas. b) raised bed is best. c) drainage pipes in hopeless areas. C. Improve soil structure if too much clay or sand: a) use organic amendments, bark mulch, peat moss, etc. b) dig entire bed one foot deep, mixing amendment. D. Add fertilizer (our plants have a slow release fertilizer in pots): 1. Get soil test if possible; phosphorus is especially important for flowering plants. 2. Rake general purpose fertilizer into soil before planting. 3. If pH factor is below 5.5, amend with lime; if above 7.0 amend with peat moss

or other organic matter.

III. PLANTING A. Loosen roots on bottom (or make a 2-inch vertical slice if they are very dense). B. Plant in hole (2 times depth of pot) to same soil depth as container. C. Water thoroughly, then mulch with 1-2 inches of organic matter (don’t pack mulch tightly

around plant base). D. In hot weather, water 2-3 times weekly for a month or so.

IV. MAINTENANCE A. Keep up with weeds; mulch helps (after plants fill in – this will only take a little time.) B. Water deeply every 1-2 weeks depending on temperatures and soil type. C. Fertilize with general purpose fertilizer in spring (and if needed in July or August) D. Deadhead only in certain instances: 1. Large flowers that are unsightly. 2. To create a re-bloom. 3. To prevent seedlings from volunteering (some varieties) unless your customer wishes. E. Divide many clump-forming perennials every 3-5 years for optimal growth. 1. Good times for dividing are early spring, when plants are 2-4 inches high, or in fall,

when leaves start to die back. F. Provide winter protection: 1. New gardens or marginally hardy plants need protection, such as evergreen boughs,

pine needles or salt hay, applied in late November. 2. Best to cut back dead foliage, especially large leaved plants. Some gardeners leave

foliage for root mulch, but risk it harboring disease spores.

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Cross reference chartFor plants with different common names and Latin names.

CommonName LatinNameAlexander, Heart Leaved . . . . . . . . . . . .ZiziaAlkanet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BrunneraAlumroot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HeucheraAnise Hyssop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AgastacheAvens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geum

Baby’s Breath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GypsophilaBachelor’s Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CentaureaBalloon Flower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PlatycodonBaneberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ActaeaBarbara’s Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . MarshalliaBarren Strawberry . . . . . . . . . . . . WaldsteiniaBarrenwort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EpimediumBasket of Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AuriniaBearberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ArctostaphylosBeardtongue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PenstemonBear’s Foot Hellebore . . . Helleborus foetidusBeebalm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MonardaBellflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CampanulaBetony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stachys officianalis

‘Pink Cotton Candy’Bird’s Foot Violet . . . . . . . . . . . Viola pedataBitterroot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LewisiaBlack Cohosh . . . . . . . . . . . Actaea racemosaBlack Snakeroot . . . . . .Cimicifuga racemosaBlack-eyed Susan . . . . . . . . . . . . . RudbeckiaBlack Groundsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LigulariaBlanket Flower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GaillardiaBlazing Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LiatrisBleeding Heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DicentraBlue Cohosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CaulophyllumBlueberry, Lowbush . . . . . . . . . . . VacciniumBlue-eyed Grass . . . . . . . . . . . . SisyrinchiumBlue-eyed Mary . . . . . . . . . . . . .OmphalodesBlue Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iris versicolorBlue Mist Shrub . . . . . . . . . . . . . CaryopterisBlue Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AmsoniaBottle Gentian . . . . . . . . . Gentiana andrewsiiBowman’s Root . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GilleniaBox Huckleberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . GaylussaciaBugbane . . . . . . . . . . . . . Actaea(Cimicifuga)Bugleweed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AjugaBunchberry . . . . . . . . . . . .Cornus canadensisBurnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SanguisorbaButterfly Weed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asclepias

Candytuft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IberisCardinal Flower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LobeliaCatmint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NepetaCelandine Poppy . . . . . . . . . . . . StylophorumChecker Mallow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SidalceaChive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AlliumCinquefoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PotentillaColumbine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AquilegiaCompass Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SilphiumConeflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EchinaceaCoral Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HeucheraCornflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CentaureaCranberry, Amerian . . . . . . . . . . . Vaccinium

macrocarponCranesbill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GeraniumCreeping Jenny . . . . Lysimachia nummulariaCrimson Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MukdeniaCulver’s Root . . . . . . . . . . . . . VeronicastrumCup Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SilphiumCushion Spurge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Euphorbia

Daylily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HemerocallisDead Nettle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LamiumDoll’s Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . Actaea pachypodaDragonhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dracocephalum

European Ginger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asarum

Fairy Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DisporumFairy Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MitellaFalse Anemone . . . . . . . . . . . . .AnemonopsisFalse Indigo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BaptisiaFalse Dragonhead . . . . . . . . . . . . PhysostegiaFalse Lupine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThermopsisFalse Solomon’s Seal . . . . . . . . . . .SmilacinaFalse Spirea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AstilbeFalse Sunflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HeliopsisFerns:

Autumn . . . . . . . . . Dryopteris erythrosoraChampion’s . . . . . .Dryopteris championiiChristmas . . . .Polystichum acrostichoidesCinnamon . . . . . . . Osmunda cinnamomeaHay-scented . . . . . Dennstaedtia punctilobaInterrupted . . . . . . . . . . Osmunda claytoniaJapanese Painted . . . . Athyrium niponicumLady . . . . . . . . . . . . Athyrium filix feminaLeather Wood . . . . . Dryopteris marginalisMaidenhair . . . . . . . . . Adiantum pedatumMale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athyrium filix masOstrich . . . . . . . . .Matteuccia struthiopterisRoyal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Osmunda regalisSensitive . . . . . . . . . . . . Onoclea sensibilisThick Stemmed Wood . . . . . . . Dryopteris

crassirhizoma

Fleeceflower . . . . . . . .Persicaria polymorphaFoamflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TiarellaFoamy Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x. HeucherellaFoxglove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DigitalisFragrant Lady’s Tresses . . . . . . . . Spiranthes

Gas Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DictamnusGayfeather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LiatrisGentian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GentianaGermander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TeucriumGinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AsarumGlobeflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TrolliusGlobe Thistle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EchinopsGoat’s Beard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AruncusGoldenrod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SolidagoGooseneck Loosestrife . . . . . . . . Lysimachia clethroidesGrasses:

Blue Fescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FestucaBlue Oat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HelictotrichonBluestem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SchizachyriumDwarf Fountain . . . . . Pennisetum HamelnFeather Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . CalamagrostisFrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SpodiopogonIndian Grass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SorgastrumMaiden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MiscanthusMoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MoliniaNorthern Sea Oats . . . . . . . .ChasmanthiumPennsylvania Sedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carex pennsylvanicaPorcupine . . . . . . . . . Miscanthus ‘strictus’Prairie Dropseed . . . . . . . . . . . .SporobolusPurple Lovegrass . . . . . . . . . . . . .EragrostisSedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CarexSoft Rush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juncus effususSwitch Grass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PanicumTussock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeschampsiaYellow Hakone . . . . . . . . . . . Hakonechloa

Green and Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . Chrysogonum

Helen’s Flower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HeleniumHens and Chicks . . . . . . . . . . . SempervivumHollyhocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AlceaHollyhock Mallow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Malva

Indian Root . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AraliaIrish Moss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SaginaIronweed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VernoniaIvy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hedera

Jacob’s Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . PolemoniumJapanese Catmint . . . . . . . Nepeta subsessilisJapanese Wood Poppy . . . . . . . . GlaucidiumJoe-Pye Weed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eupatorium

Kale, Giant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CrambeKashmir Sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PhlomisKnapweed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Centaurea

Lace Shrub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . StephanandraLady’s Mantle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AlchemillaLambs’ Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . StachysLarkspur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DelphiniumLeadwort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CeratostigmaLemon Lily . . . . . . . . . . . Hemerocallis flavaLenten Rose . . . . . . . . . Helleborus orientalisLily of the Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . ConvallariaLily-turf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LiriopeLoosestrife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LysimachiaLungwort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pulmonaria

Mallow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MalvaMarsh Marigold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CalthaMasterwort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AstrantiaMayapple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PodophyllumMayflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EpigaeaMeadow-rue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ThalictrumMeadowsweet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FilipendulaMeehan’s Mint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MeehaniaMerrybells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UvulariaMichaelmas Daisy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AsterMilkweed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AsclepiasMonkshood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AconitumMontauk Daisy . . . . . . . . . NipponanthemumMountain Bluet . . . . . . . . Centaurea montanaMountain Fleece . . . Persicaria amplexicaulisMountain Garlic . . .allium ‘Summer Beauty’Mountain Mint . . . . . . . . . . . PycnanthemumMugwort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ArtemisiaMullein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VerbascumMums, hardy . . . . . . . . . . . . ChrysanthemumMyrtle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vinca

Obedient Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PhysostegiaOregano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OriganumOrnamental Onion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AlliumOzark Sundrops . . . . . Oenothera macrocarpa

Partridgeberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MitchellaPasque Flower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PulsatillaPearlwort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SaginaPeony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PaeoniaPeriwinkle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VincaPhlox, Canadian . . . . . . . . . .Phlox divaricataPhlox, Creeping . . . . . . . . . Phlox stoloniferaPhlox, Garden . . . . . . . . . . . Phlox paniculataPhlox, Moss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phlox subulataPigsqueak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bergenia

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Pincushion Flower . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ScabiosaPinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DianthusPlantain Lily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HostaPlumbago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CeratostigmaPlume Poppy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MacleayaPoppy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PapaverPoppy Mallow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CallirhoePrairie Smoke . . . . . . . . . . . . Geum triflorumPrimrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PrimulaPurple Parsnip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angelica

Queen of the Prairie . . . . . . . . . . .Filipendula

Red Valerian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CentranthusRhubarb, Ornamental . . . . . . . . . . . . . RheumRock Cress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ArabisRodger’s Flower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RodgersiaRose Twisted Stalk . . . . . . . . . . . . StreptopusRue Anemone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AnemonellaRussian Arborvitae . . . .Microbiota decussataRussian Sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perovskia

Sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SalviaScabious . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ScabiosaSea Holly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EryngiumSea Lavender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LimoniumSea Thrift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ArmeriaSenecio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PackeraShasta Daisy . . . . . . . . . . . . . LeucanthemumShooting Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DodecatheonSilver Mound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ArtemisiaSkullcap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ScutellariaSmartweed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PersicariaSneezeweed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HeleniumSnow in Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CerastiumSoapwort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SaponariaSolomon’s Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . PolygonatumSpeedwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VeronicaSpikenard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AraliaSpurge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EuphorbiaSquaw Weed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PackeraStars of Persia . . . . . . . . . . Allium christophii

Stokes Aster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . StokesiaStonecrop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SedumSumac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RhusSundrop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oenothera fruticosaSunflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HelianthusSwamp Sunflower . . . . . . . . . . . .Helanthus a.

‘Gold Lace’Sweet Fern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ComptoniaSweet Pea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LathyrusSweet Woodruff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Galium

Thrift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ArmeriaThyme, lemon . . . . . . . . . Thymus citriodorusThyme, mother of . . . . . . . . Thymus praecoxThyme, wooly . . . Thymus pseudolanuginosus Tickseed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CoreopsisToad Lily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TricyrtisTrailing Arbutus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EpigaeaTurtlehead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CheloneTwinflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LinnaeaTwinleaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeffersonia

Umbrella Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DarmeraUpright Wild Ginger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saruma

Virginia Bluebells . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mertensia

Waxbells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KirengeshomaWelsh Poppy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MeconopsisWhite Snakeroot . . . . . . . Eupatorium rugosaWhite Wood Aster . . . . . . . Aster divaricatusWild Oats . . . . . . . . . . . . .Uvularia sessifoliaWillow Leaved Sunflower . . .Helianthus sal.Windflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AnemoneWintergreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GaultheriaWolfsbane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AconitumWormwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Artemisia

Yarrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AchilleaYellow Archangel . . . . . . . . . . . . LamiastrumYellowroot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Xanthorhiza

Head propagator Susan Greene with one of our favorite customeors, plant guru Kris Fenderson

Gaillardia aristata ‘Gallo Peach’

Rudbeckia maxima photo by Jane Millon

Helleborus ‘White Spotted Lady’

Sempervium arachnoidium

Hakonechloa macro ‘Aureola’

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DeliveryFeesandSchedulesDeliveryFees:We break our geographical delivery area into zones, in concentric rings radiating from the nursery (see map below). You will be charged a percent of the plant total before discounts. There is a minimum order required, as well as a minimum delivery fee for each zone.We also have a price cap. This is the maximum we will charge for deliveries into your area. However, if your order exceeds a full truck, we must charge you for each truckload that goes out. The chart below should clarify this, and we appreciate your understanding.

Minimum Minimum Maximum Miles frompercent order delivery fee delivery fee Van Berkum Nursery

Zone 1 5% $250 $70 $250 0-50Zone 2 6% 250 85 300 50-100Zone 3 9% 500 130 550 100-150Zone 4 12% 1500 245 150+

Phone(603)463-7663 Fax(603)463-7326

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .orwecancometoyou!FromManchesterorcomingnorthonRouteI-93:— Take Rte. 101 East toward Portsmouth— Take Exit 3 and follow Rte. 43 North for 8

miles (Rte. 43 bears left 2 miles past exit).— Go left onto Rte. 43/107 and follow for 3.5

miles until Deerfield Market / Citgo Station.— Bear left, continuing on Rte. 107 for 1.8 miles.— Turn left on Old Centre Road & travel 2 miles,

bearingrightateveryfork.— Watch for Van Berkum Nursery sign on left.

ComingNorthonRouteI-95:— Take exit for Rte.101 just before Hampton

toll booth.— Go west on Rte. 101 for 20 minutes.— Take Exit 5 and turn right off ramp.— Take left at second light (road ends here) onto

Rte. 107/27 (old 101).— Follow for 4 miles, then bear right on Rte. 107.— Follow Rte. 107 for 7-8 miles through

Deerfield and watch for Deerfield Market / Citgo Station on right.

— Bear left, continuing on Rte. 107 for 1.8 miles.— Turn left on Old Centre Road and travel 2

miles,bearingrightateveryfork(firstrightisGriffinRoad).

— Watch for Van Berkum Nursery sign on left.

FromConcordorcomingsouthonRouteI-93:— Take Exit 15 (I-393/Rte. 4) East at Concord.— Continue east on Rte. 4; go past Epsom Traffic

Circle for 1.5 miles.— Watch for Blakes Brook Campground sign on

right and turn right there.— Travel 2 miles to a fork (you’ll see the back

side of a stop sign).— Bear right here between a red house and

red barn.— Travel 2 more miles and watch for

Van Berkum Nursery sign on right.

FromPortsmouthorcomingsouthonRouteI-95: — Note: If you live in Portland, ME, or north,

come down Rte. 202 to Rte. 4, cross Rte. 4 and you’ll be on Rte. 43 S. Follow directions after asterisk (*) below.

— Travel south on Rte. I-95 to Portsmouth area. Take Rte. 4 West toward Concord.

— In Northwood, take left onto Rte. 43 (just past intersection of Rte. 152).

(*)— Travel about 6 miles until road meets Rte. 107

(at Deerfield Market / Citgo Station).— Take a right on Rte. 107 and go 1.8 miles.— Turn left on Old Centre Road and travel 2

miles, bearingrightateveryfork(firstrightisGriffinRoad).

— Watch for Van Berkum Nursery sign on left.

Phone(603)463-7663 Fax(603)463-7326

We’dlovetoseeyouhere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OurWonderfulDrivers…

Dave Sansom, Head Driver

Mike Driscoll George Lang www.vanberkumnursery.com

Van Berkum Delivery Zones

We will continue to have days that we run to each area:

Massachusetts North Shore,Southeastern New Hampshire . . . . Wednesdays

Greater Boston area, SouthernNew Hampshire . . . . . . Mondays & Thursdays

Maine and New Hampshire coastal and lakes regions . . . . . . . . . .Tuesdays

Western Massachusetts and Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . Every other Friday

Interior New Hampshire . . . On days that fit route best

During slow times of the year, we may need a little more flexibility in getting your order to you because we try not to run nearly empty trucks. So we ask for your understanding if we shift the schedule around to combine orders that will fill our truck.

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