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2"-3"h
Evergold
12-15"h
CAREX
BEGONIA Scarlet
Gold
Red Rooster
24"h
CYPERUS
King Tut
48-72"h
JUNCUS
Illumination
2"-3"h
14-16"h
CAREX
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BEGONIA Illumination Salmon Pink
ANNUAL GRASSES CAREX
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BIDENS
Goldilocks Rocks
12-14"h
BRACHYSCOME Zephyr
Blue
10-15"h
Big Twister
12-15"h
PENNISETUM
Sky Rocket
BRACTEANTHA Flame 10-14"h
CALABRACHOA Peach
24"h
ANNUALS
Sundaze
Super Bells
6-10"h
AEONIUM
CALABRACHOA Plum
Kiwi
6-12"h
Super Bells
6-10"h
AGAVE
Blue Tequila
6'h
ALTERNATHERA Threads
Red
Royal
ANGELONIA Zebra Pink/Purple Stripe 12-18"h
BACOPA SCOPIA Leaf White
Golden
4-6"h trailing
BEGONIA Bonfire Chocolate Red 12-14"h
BEGONIA
Gryphon
14-16"h
Super Bells
6-10"h
CALIBRACHOA Orange Sunrise
10-14"h
Super Bells
6-10"h
CALABRACHOA Saffron
12-15"h
ALTERNATHERA Tapestry
CALABRACHOA Red
Callie
6-10"h
CANNAS Scarlet
Tropical Bronze
3-4'h
CELOSIA
Fresh Look Mix
14"h
CLEOME Blossom
Spirit Apple
6-8"h
COLEUS 20"h
Florida City Yalaha
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COLEUS Copper
Glassworks
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Shaviana
3"h
18-24"h
ECHEVARIA h. Tolimanensis COLEUS
Goldlace
18"h
16"h
EUPHORBIA COLEUS
Limon Blush
Helena's Blush
16-20"h
24-36"h
FAUCARIA COLEUS
Molten Lava
Tuberculosa
3"h
30-40"h
FUCHSIA COLEUS
Moonglow
Dark Eyes
4-8"h trailing
12-18"h
FUCHSIA COLEUS
Roaring Fire
Gartenmeister
14"h upright
16-20"h
FUCHSIA COLEUS
Twist and Twirl
Marinka
4-8"h trailing
18-24"h
CORDYLINE
Fairchild Red
18-36"h
CORDYLINE
FUCHSIA Marcia
Shadow Dancer
8-12"h
Maroon Magic
4'-6'h
FUCHSIA Rosella
Shadow Dancer
8-12"h
CORDYLINE
Plantation FUCHSIA
18-36"h
Swingtime
4-8"h trailing
CORDYLINE
Red Sensation GERANIUM Improved
16-18"h
CRASSULA
Muscosa
4"h
CROTON Brush
Picassos Paint
Totally Tempted
GERANIUM Salmon
Int. Sonata
DURANTA
Cuban Gold
10-18"h
ECHEVARIA
GERANIUM Salmon
Rocky Mnt.
18-24"h
6-12"h
3-5"h
12-18"h
12-18"h
24-36"h
CUPHIA
Candy Bright
Prolifica
HEDERA
White Mein Hertz
8-10"h trailing
HELICHRYSUM Splash 8-12"h
Licorice
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IMPATIENS Sunpatiens Spreading Salmon
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Rita's Gold
12-36"h
18-24"h
OROSTACHYS IMPATIENS N.G. Infinity Blushing Crimson 10-14"h
IPOMOEA
Black Heart
4-6"h trailing
IPOMOEA
Desona Maple
6-8"h
iwarenge
3-4"h (Dunce Caps) Choice low gray succulent rosettes.
OSTEOSPERMUM Copper Amethyst
Zion
12"h
OSTEOSPERMUM Orange
Zion
10"h
IPOMOEA Sweet Caroline Bewitched Purple 6-8"h trailing
OSTEOSPERMUM Sand
Zion Pink
10"h
IPOMOEA Sweet Caroline Green Yellow
PEPPER
Medusa
12-15"h
6-8"h
IPOMOEA Sweet Caroline Sweet Heart Light Green
PERILLA
Magellanica
2-3'h
6-8"h
IPOMOEA Sweet Caroline Sweet Heart Red
PETUNIA Picasso
Pretty Much
8-12"h
6-8"h
PETUNIA LANTANA Blend
Luscious Citrus
Heavenly Blue
8-10"h
LOBELIA Techno Heat Electric Blue 6-10"h trailing
LYSIMACHIA
Goldilocks
2-4"h trailing
NEMESIA
Opal Innocence
10-12"h
NEMESIA
Sunsatia Mango
10-16"h
10-14"h
PETUNIA
24-36"h
LOBELIA
Saguna Pink Vein
Whisper Purple
8-12"h semi-trailing
PLECTRANTHUS Twist
Lemon
10"h upright
SALVIA
Argentia
12-18"h
SALVIA
Beacon Purple
12-14"h
SANVITALIA
Sunbini
6-10"h
SEDUM 4"h
Chocolate Ball
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Divergens
2-3"h
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BERBERIS thunbergii Golden Torch 4-10'h 1.5'w 2.5'p
SEDUM
Hispanicum
2"h
SEDUM
Red Ice
4"h
SEDUM
Turkish Delight
SEDUM h.m. Purple Form 2"h
SNAP DRAGON Merlot Mix
Snapshot
6-10"h
TRIFOLIUM repens 3-6"h
(Helmond Pillar Barberry) A multi-stemmed, upright columnar form with its foliage nearly the same size and color as 'Atropurpureum Nana'. Orange/red fall color.
CLETHRA alnifolia Vanilla Spice 3-5'h 3-5'w 1.5'p
Superbena Coral
Tukana Scarlet
5-8"h
(Summersweet) Fragrant, pure white flowers in late summer. The individual flowers are the size of a dime, about twice the size of a typical Clethra.
2’ h 5’ w 2'p
SPRING
(Hessei Cotoneaster) Deciduous horizontally-branched mounding shrub. Lustrous green leaves turn to rich burgundy in fall. Pinkish red flowers and large red berries. Very hardy. Excellent as a border or groundcover.
FORSYTHIA Centennial
Happy
1'h 4.5'w 1.5'p
VERBENA Superbena Pink Shades 10-12"h
VINCA
Illumination
4-6" h trailing
ZINNIA
Zahara Fire
12-18"h
ZINNIA
SUMMER
COTONEASTER x. Hessei
6-12"h
VERBENA Star
BERBERIS thunbergii Helmond Pillar 5' h 1.5' w 2.5'p
4-6"h
VERBENA Red
(Barberry) A multi-stemmed, upright columnar form similar to the Helmond Pillar. It bears distinctive, bright-yellow foliage throughout the growing season. In fall leaves have hints of pink. This is a vivid upright accent in garden beds and borders.
Zahara Yellow
12-18"h
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS BERBERIS thunbergii Golden Devine 1' h 1.5' w 1'p (Golden Devine Barberry) Vivid yellow color, canary yellow leaves edged with crimson. A slow grower that will mound. Orange/red fall color.
SPRING
(Forsythis) A magnificent shower of golden blooms in spring. Very low-growing, hardy dwarf shrub.
FOTHERGILLA 4'h 4'w 2'p
Gardenii SPRING
(Dwarf Fothergilla) Fragrant white flowers on terminal spikes in spring that are 1" in diameter and 2" long. Long lasting brilliant yellow-orange to scarlet fall color. Will tolerate partial shade.
GINKGO biloba Mariken 3'h 3.5w 1.5'p (Ginkgo) Compact, bushy selection with fan-shaped green leaves that turn bright yellow in fall. It stays small, is slow growing and has thick spreading branches loaded with a dense arrangement of foliage.
HIBISCUS syriacus Woodbridge 7-10’ h 5-8’ w 1.5'p
SUMMER
(Woodbridge Rose of Sharon) Upright growth habit. Large, single pink flower with a vivid red center and ruffled petals. Abundant blooms of exotic looking flowers
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HYDRANGEA macrophylla All Summer Beauty 4'w x 5'h 1.5'p
SUMMER
(All Summer Beauty Bigleaf Hydrangea) Compact, rounded habit and prolific flower production. Flower color ranges from blue to pink as soil goes from acid to neutral.
HYDRANGEA paniculata Limelight 6-8'h 6-8'w 2.5'p
SUMMER
(Limelight Hydrangea) A distinctive new hydrangea variety with large, exquisite bright lime-green flowers. A very floriferous plant with excellent vigor. An inspiring contrast in the landscape or in floral arrangements.
HYDRANGEA paniculata Magic Fire 6'-8'h 6'-8'w 1.5'p
SUMMER
(Hydrangea) Beautiful blooming hydrangea with large white flowers that turn red between August and September.
HYDRANGEA paniculata Pink Diamond 3-6’ h 3-6’ w 2.5'p
SUMMER
(Pink Diamond Hydrangea) Rounded growth habit. Large, solid panicles bloom freely in July and August. Flowers open a creamy-white and transform into a deep pinkburgundy color
HYDRANGEA paniculata Vanilla Fraise 3'-6'h 6'-9'w 1.5'p
SUMMER
(Hydrangea) Spectacular blooms emerge pure white then develop through the season into a delicious raspberry pink. One of the easiest shrubs to grow.
HYDRANGEA quercifolia Pee Wee 3'h x 3'w
1.5'p
HYDRANGEA quercifolia Snow Queen 2'p
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PHILADELPHUS coronarius Snowbelle 2.5'-3'h 3'-4'w 1'p
SUMMER
(Snowbelle Mockorange) Flowering shrub covered in sweetly scented double white blooms in early summer. Spectacular in flower, creates background interest the rest of the year.
PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius Center Glow 6-8'h x 4-6'w 2'p
SPRING
(Center Glow Ninebark) Similar to Diabolo except the red leaf color is far brighter and the new foliage emerges a glowing yellow-green. Blooms in the spring with creamywhite flowers.
PHYSOCARPUS opulifolius Seward (Summer Wine) 6'h 5'w 2'p
SUMMER
(Summer Wine Common Ninebark) European introduction with attractive purple foliage. Extremely hardy. Showy pinkish-white flowers during mid-summer.
WEIGELA florida Brigela (French Lace) 4-5’ h 4-5’ w 3'p
SPRING
(French Lace Weigela) A dramatic new variegated selection with dark red flowers similar to ‘Red Prince’ and bright yellow margins on deep green foliage.
WEIGELA florida Carlton (Ghost Weigela) 4'-5'h 4'-5'w 1.5'p
SPRING
(Ghost Weigela) Dark red flowers in spring and remarkable foliage that magically starts green then turns to a ghostly, iredescent butter yellow as the summer proogresses. Repeat bloomer.
GRASSES
SUMMER
(Pee Wee Oakleaf Hydrangea) Dwarf selection with compact habit. White flowers in early summer with wine red fall color. Excellent accent plant for small sites.
4’ h 4’ w
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(Snow Queen Oak leaf Hydrangea) Exfoliating cinnamon brown bark, large white flowers and coarse leaf texture make this an excellent accent plant. Burgundy red fall color.
HAKONECHLOA
All Gold
12-18"h (Japanese Forest Grass) Long arching bamboo-like completely golden yellow leaves, a perfect accent plant for the shade garden. Deer resistant.
MISCANTHUS
Cosmopolitan
9'h
MISCANTHUS 4-5'h
Dixieland
FALL
(Maiden Grass) Dwarf form of Miscanthus variegatus; green and white foliage; very showy silky pink plumes; nice in containers
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Dust Devil
4-5'h
SUMMER
(Switch Grass) A durable, shorter selection with bluegreen to green foliage tat forms a strictly upright, dense clump. Leaf tips turn purplish red in fall. Wine purple flower panicles are held in center of clump.
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PICEA abies Little Gem 2'h 2.5'w 1'p (Little Gem Spruce) Tufts of tiny green needles cover the many short shoots of this dense, tight bun. Performs well in a variety of garden settings where it resembles a lush, green pincushion.
PINUS parviflora Glauca Brevifolia
HERBS BASIL
BASIL
15'h 5'w 2.5'p
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Purple Ruffle
15-18"h
(Glauca Brevifolia Pine) This showy pine has an open habit, its blue-green needles, in tight bundles, are short and have an upright curve. Many persistent cones decorate this tall, moderately narrow tree.
TAXUS
Densiformis Select
3'h 6'w 2.5'bb
DILL 24"h
(Yew) A selection of dense yew that offers a fuller more uniform growth habit. It stays dense with little trimming,
FENNEL
THUJA occidentalis Aurea
24"h
3' h 3' w 16"p (Golden Globe Arborvitae) Round-shaped cultivar with golden feathery foliage. Plant retains its shape without shearing and is very hardy.
OREGANO 6-8"h
ROSEMARY
Arp
ORNAMENTAL TREES CERCIS canadensis
ROSEMARY o. 2-4'h
ROSEMARY o. Golden Rain 2-3'h
THYMUS a. Common Thyme 3-6"h
NEEDLED EVERGREENS
30'h 20'w 5'p
SPRING
(Eastern Redbud) Rose Pink flowers in early spring before heart shaped leaves open. Yellow fall color.
CHIONANTHUS
Virginicus
12' h 10' w 3'bb
COTINUS coggyria Ancot 6-8'w 6-8'h 1.5'p
ABIES balsamea Piccolo 18"h 2.5'w 1'p (Piccolo balsam fir) Tiny, uniform dark green needles radiate around the many short branches of this dwarf balsam fir. The dense, dwarf globe is ideal for rock gardens and small landscapes.
CHAMAECYPARIS obtusa Lemon Twist 3'h 3'w 1.5'p (Lemon Twist Cypress) Its unusual, kinky foliage displays zesty yellow tips, producing a striking effect against the red bark of the stems. The somewhat open, rounded forms grows as wide as tall. Prefers afternoon shade in the summer.
SPRING
(White-Fringe) Large spreading native shrub with spring blooms of creamy white color that appear lacy or feather. Use as a specimen plant or in groups in border plantings.
SUMMER
(Golden Spirit Smoke Bush) Unique spring foliage ranges from lime green to brilliant gold. Excellent fall color in shades of coral, orange and red.
COTINUS coggyria Velvet Cloak 10'h x 10'w
2'p
SUMMER
(Velvet Cloak Smokebush) Upright spreading shrub with dark purple leaves throughout summer. Fall color can be spectacular reddish purple. Midsummer flower display is very showy.
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COTINUS coggyria Young Lady 6-8'h x 6-8'w 2'p
SUMMER
(Young Lady Smoke Bush) This green-leafed variety seems to be perpetually in bloom. Starts to flower at a very early age. Excellent orange-red fall color.
Heptacodium miconiodes 20'h 8-10'w 7'p
FALL
(Seven Sons Tree) Fountain shaped multi-stemmed shrub. Fragrant, creamy white flowers in September, followed by showy fruit in fall.
HYDRANGEA paniculata Limelight Std. 8'h x 7'w 5'p
FALL
ACHILLEA m. Saucy Seduction 18-24"h
AQUILEGIA v. LEPRECHAUN GOLD 24"h
MAGNOLIA Stellata Royal Star SPRING
(Royal Star Magnolia) Double white, large fragrant flowers in spring on a compact, rounded shrub.
MAGNOLIA x. Jane
Blue Autumn FALL
(Aster) Violet Blue, daisy-like flowers on upright, strong, disease risistant plants.
SPRING
(Jane Magnolia) Late April flower, 4"-6" in size with reddith purple margins and white centers, often appearing twisted. Flowers appear prior to leafing out so display is enhanced.
ASTILBE 18"h
SPRING
(Weeping Pussy Willow Standard) A small attractive weeping tree with silvery, woolly catkins. Top-grafted at a 4-5’ level.
SYRINGA reticulata Golden Eclipse SPRING
(Golden Eclipse Tree Lilac) Excellent resistance to sunburn. Creamy white flowers in late spring. The edge of the leaf gradually turns to bright gold, and with the dark green “shadow” in the center of the leaf, gives the illusion of an eclipse.
Color Flash SPRING
(Astilbe) Bluish pink flower spikes. Burgundy/purple foliage changing to vibrant orange, red and bronze in fall. Flower and foliage color combo make a unique and showy Astilbe variety.
ASTILBE
Color Flash Lime SPRING
(Astilbe) Soft pink flower spikes, light green - almost yellow - foliage.
ASTILBE 15"h
SALIX caprea Pendula Std.
SUMMER
Dutch selection. Branched stems with tiny black purple foliage contrasts nicely with small white flowers. Fertile well drained alkaline soil.
22"h
13-23’ h 8-13’ w 6'p
SPRING
20-24"
36"h
(Pink Diamond Hydrangea) Rounded growth habit. Large, solid panicles bloom freely in July and August. Flowers open a creamy-white and transform into a deep pinkburgundy color
5-6’ h 3-6’ w 4'p
SUMMER
(Yarrow) Flowers open intense fuschia pink, lightening to medium pink. New flowers are produced all summner, providing an array of color over an extended period.
ASTER l. Lady in Black
SUMMER
8-10'h x 8-10'w 3'bb
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ASTER
HYDRANGEA paniculata Pink Diamond Std. 6-9’ h 3-6’ w 5'p
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(Columbine) Large, violet flowers. Striking golden and green, marbled foliage.
(Hydrangea) Upright rounded habit with lime-green flowers in late summer provide an unusual flower effect. In fall these flowers range from pink, burgundy, to green in color. Flowers on new wood.
12'h x 10'w 3'bb
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(Astilbe) Deep red buds open to a pinkish red flower on dense fuzzy plumes. Red stems and bronze foliage.
ASTILBE Pink
Younique Silvery
16-20"h
SUMMER
(Astilbe) Pale Pink plumes. Compact foilage with fragrant, prolific triangular plumes.
ASTILBE c. Vision in Pink 18-20"h
SUMMER
(Astilbe) Pale pink plumes with a dense, upright form. Large, blue-green leaves with a coarse texture form a robust clump.
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ASTILBE j. Koblenz 24-48"h
SPRING
(Plume Flower) Rose-pink plumes above bright green foliage with double leaves.
BUDDLEIA
Adonis Blue
4-5'h
SUMMER
(Butterfly Bush) Deep purple, fragrant flowers, extra bushy plant that attracts butterflies.
BUDDLEIA
Bi Color
6-8'h
SUMMER
(Butterfly bush) Selection by Michael Dirr out of 'Honeycomb'. The first buddleia to offer bicolor inflorescenses. Fragrant, Lavender and yellow flowers occur on panicles up to 10" long. Gray-green foliage. Compact habit.
BUDDLEIA 6'
Butterfly Heaven
SUMMER
(Butterfly Bush) Highly floriferous selection with very large, fragrant, lilac purple flowers up to 12" long. Well-branched habit. Silvery grey foliage ages to green.
CAMPANULA 4-6'h
Dickon's Gold
SUMMER
(Bellflower) Bright gold foliage forms low growing, dense clump. Lavender blue, star-shaped flowers give striking contrast. Part shade results in lime green foliage.
CAMPANULA 7-11"h
Samantha SPRING
(Bellflower) Lovely mats of foliage display blue-violet 1" wide flowers. A slow spreader great for well drained border. Sporadic re-bloom with deadheading.
CAMPANULA g. Freya 16"h
SUMMER
(Clustered Bellflower) Dense Clusters of lilac purple, starshaped flowers up strong, long stems.
CARYOPTERIS Sunshine 30-36" h
Lil Miss SUMMER
(Bluebeard) Shiny yellow foliage combines with abundant blue flowers for a show of color all season long. Compact habit great for landscape and container shrub.
CHRYSANTHEMUM Matchsticks 18-24"h
FALL
(Hardy Garden Mum) Like fireworks! This quilled mum has spoon shaped petals that are golden yellow with fire red tips just like a matchstick. Compact, upright, green foliage does not require staking.
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CIMICIFUGA r. Pink Spike 48-60"h
SUMMER
(Bugbane) Dark bronze purple foliage with long spikes of soft pink flowers
COREOPSIS 12-15"h
Cosmic Eye SUMMER
(Tickseed) Short, compact selection. Many 1.5-2" sunny yellow blossoms with burgundy red eye produced over long period.
COREOPSIS 12"
Galexy
SUMMER
(Tickseed) Short, compact selection. 2 inch, fluffy semidouble to double, canary yellow flowers are produced over a very long period.
COREOPSIS v. Moonray 18-24"h
SUMMER
(Threadleaf Coreopsis) Light, creamy yellow flowers are prolific. Forms an airy clump of fine, needle-like foliage on upright stems.
ECHINACEA 25"h
Firebird
SUMMER
(Coneflower) Large 3.5" flaming red-orange flowers with deeply reflexed petals and lg. dark coppery brown cones.
ECHINACEA 30-36" h
Hot Papaya SUMMER
(Coneflower) Red-orange pom-pom flowers with a papaya orange halo are very fragrant.
ECHINACEA 32"h
Irresistible
SUMMER
(Coneflower) Rainbow sherbert colored, double flowers emerge yellow, and mature to coral pink w/ deep pink pompom and citron yellow center. Blossoms are 3.5" and are fragrant.
ECHINACEA 36"h
Primadonna
SUMMER
(Coneflower) Deep rose, sturdy, double-petalled flowers with golden-tipped cones.
ECHINACEA p. Magnus Superior 40"h
SUMMER
(Coneflower) A new and improved selection of Magnus. Deep lavender-pink blossoms, dark stem color and coppery orange cones.
ECHINACEA p. Ruby Star 36"h
SUMMER
(Coneflower) Huge, deep rose pink flat flower heads. Attractive seed heads in fall and winter.
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FILIPENDULA Umbrellas 30"h
Red
SUMMER
(Meadow Sweet Plume) Reddish-pink plume like flowers. Deeply cut, green leaves with red centers and red striping along the veins. Will tolerate soggy soil.
GERANIUM p. Midnight Blues 14"h
SUMMER
(Cranesbill) Sky blue flowers w/rose veining contrast nicely with black-purple, glossy foliage.
GEUM
Totally Tangerine
30"h
SUMMER
(Avens) Tall, strong stems carry loads of bright apricot to tangerine orange flowers. Deep green, fuzzy foliage forms a compact 14" mound.
HEUCHERA Marmalade
Berry
12-18"h 28"w
SPRING
(Coral Bells) A large and bold foliage plant with deep purple-black leaves and a silvery veil. Thick leaves stand up to intense heat and cold.
HEUCHERA Crisp
Blackberry
7-17"h 16"w
SPRING
(Coral Bells) Crinkled and crisp leaves with a tight mounding habit. Leaves change from deep burgundy in spring to deep purple-black in fall. Short white flowers in spring.
HEUCHERA
Cherry Cola
6-18"h 14"w
SPRING
(Coral Bells) Lovely rust red leaves and cherry red flowers. Round leaves, great foliage color and long bloom time and very showy flowers.
HEUCHERA 12"-14"h
Ginger Ale SPRING
(Coral Bells) Effervescent flowers in shades of ginger yellow to light pink erupt from ginger ale colored leaves; good in containers and borders
HEUCHERA
Ginger Peach
10-18"h 24"w
SPRING
(Coral Bells) Ruffled leaves with ever changing color: peach to coral to toasted copper and rose. Grown for its interesting and always changing foliage.
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Lime
10-16"h 24"w
SPRING
(Coral Bells) Ruffled lime colored leaves and a large mounding habit. Showy in mixed beds, mass planting and in containers.
HEUCHERA
Lipstick
9-18"h 14"w
SPRING
(Coral Bells) Mounds of silver-veiled green leaves give rise to masses of flower spikes of an intense lipstick red. Reblooming flowers make this a great border plant. Great in rock garden and crevices.
HEUCHERA Marble 24"h
Marvelous SPRING
(Coral Bells) Creamy white flowers on sort stems above purple foliage in spring. Leaves mature to green with distinct dark veins.
HEUCHERA
Peach Crisp
6-15"h 14"w
SPRING
(Coral Bells) A visual marvel. Extremely ruffled peach to amber leaf color on a tight mound. Prefers full sun and good drainage.
HEUCHERA
Root Beer
6-18"h 14"w
SPRING
(Coral Bells) Lovely root beer colored foliage forms a mound of color year round. Creamy yellow flowers bloom in spring.
HEUCHERA 12-16"h
Sonic Smash SUMMER
(Coral Bells) Vigorous growth habit, huge 5-6" deeply lobed emerald green leaves display deep red to wine veination, light silver overlay, and scalloped green margins. White flowers.
HEUCHERA
Sugar Plum
12-26"h 18"w
SPRING
(Coral Bells) Frosty plum-purple leaves make a full mound of evergreen foliage. Silvery pink flowers rise 26 inches and frequently rebloom.
HEUCHERA
Vienna
7-16"h 15"w
SPRING
(Coral Bells) Compact plant produces many rose-pink flowers on tight spikes which re-bloom. Veiled, multi-toned orange-red leaves.
HEUCHERELLA 13-19"h 25"w
Gunsmoke SUMMER
(Foamy Bells) Lovely maple-shaped leaves with purple red tones on new growth, maturing to silver with dark veins. White flowers in early summer.
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HEUCHERELLA Falls
Redstone SPRING
(Foamy Bells) Groundcover Heucherella with broad coppery colored leaves with dark veins in spring/summer and changing to reds and browns in fall/winter.
Solar Power
12-16"h 20"w
SPRING
(Foamy Bells) Deep red splattered leaves of yellow gold to lime green in sun to part shade. Full shade produces a lime green leaf with splatters of deep red.
SPRING
Sultry Kiss
4-5'h
SUMMER
(Rose Mallow) Magenta-red 9-11" flowers on reddish purple stems from mid-summer to frost. Bronze maple-like leaves mature to deep green. Forms well-branched, upright clump.
HIBISCUS 4'h
Summer Storm SUMMER
(Rose Mallow) Deep wine purple foliage, a compact habit, 8" diameter pink flowers with rose veining and a deep magenta eye, and an extra long bloom time through early fall. Attracts hummingbirds, deer resistant, native cultivar.
HOSTA
Autumn Frost
12-16"h
SUMMER
(Hosta) Sport of "First Frost" Frosty blue leaves w/bright yellow wide margins that lighten to creamy white in summer. Light lavender flowers.
HOSTA
Designer Genes
18-24"h
SUMMER
(Hosta) Brilliant yellow leaves emerge in spring from deep wine red shoots. Foliage eventually mellows to chartreuse. Red stems have purple flowers.
HOSTA
Empress Wu
3-4'h
Eskimo Pie SUMMER
(Hosta) Sport of "Northern Exposure" Puckered leaves emerge with creamy white centers, chartreuse jetting and blue-green margins. Centers lighten to white and jetting turns apple-green. White flowers.
HYDRANGEA Spirit 3-4'h
Invincibelle
FALL
(Hydrangea) Pink flowered form of Annabelle. Rebloomer.
12-18"h
(Foamy Bells) Groundcover heucherella has chartreuse lobed leaves with deep crimson markings.
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HYPERICUM c. Brigadoon
HEUCHERELLA Yellowstone Falls 6-10"h 24"w
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26-30"
10-15"h 36"w
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(Hosta) This is the largest known hosta available. Makes a tremendous focal point. Huge, thick, dark green, deeply veined leaves form a massive upright clump. Pale, reddish violet flowers.
SPRING
(St. Johns Wort) Electric yellow-green foliage. Makes great groundcover. Prefers average to loose, well-drained soil.
IRIS
Black Gamecock 2-3'h
SUMMER
(Iris) Rapid growth and spreading when sited properly. Huge 4-5" flowers bloom rapidly each year. Flowers open flat to display velvety deep purple petals with narrow gold signal.
LAMIUM
Aureum
4"-6"h
SPRING
(Spotted Dead Nettle) Golden yellow/green leaves with silvery white centers. Pink flowers bloom April to July.
LAMIUM
Purple Dragon
4-8"h
SPRING
(Spotted Dead Nettle) Spikes of rich purple flowers over silvery foliage
LAMIUM m. Pink Pewter 4-8"h
SPRING
(Spotted Dead Nettle) Silver and green foliage with clear pink flowers. Well drained soil.
MONARDA Scarlet 3-4'h
Cambridge SUMMER
(Bee Balm) Vivid, crimson flowers in summer. Attracts butterfly and hummingbird.
MONARDA d. Pink Lace 16"h
SUMMER
(Bee Balm) Light pink flowers with a dark purple center atop dark stems. Perfect size for the front of a flower border.
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PHLOX p. Shockwave 12-18"h
SUMMER
(Tall Garden Phlox) Shocking yellow and green foliage. In summer the margins lighten to creamy yellow. Large lavender pink flowers with a white starburst center.
PULMONARIA Bouquet
Silver SPRING
(Lungwort) Up-facing clusters of rich coral-pink, magenta and violet in spring. Mildew resistant foliage appears as flowers begin to fade. Thrives in heat and humidity.
Madeline
28-32"h
SUMMER
(Perennial Salvia) Attractive violet blue hooded flowers have a white lower tip edged in violet. Compact, upright habit, vigorous growth.
SALVIA v. Endless Love 22"h
SUMMER
(Whorled Sage) Violet Blue flower spikes are atop compact upright plants. Coarsely textured, green foliage forms an outwardly spreading clump. Cutting back after first bloom will extend flowering time.
SEDUM
Angelina
3-5"h
SUMMER
(Blue Spruce Stonecrop) Golden-yellow evergreen, needlelike foliage. In colder months, the tips of the leaves take on a reddish-orange tinge. Yellow flowers.
SEDUM 16"h
Autumn Charm FALL
(Stonecrop) Blue-green foliage has creamy leaf margins topped with bright pink flowers aging to deep red.
SEDUM 6"h
Bertram Anderson FALL
(Stonecrop) Low growing sedum with rounded, fleshy purple leaves and dusky pink flowers.
SEDUM 4"h
Lemon Ball SUMMER
(Stonecrop) Bright chartreuse mounding/trailing succelent foliage spills nicely from containers or over raised beds or border edges.
SEDUM
Moonlight Serenade
14-18"h
SEDUM
SUMMER
(Autumn Stonecrop) Large clusters of raspberry pink buds opening to peachy gold flowers followed by burgundy seed heads. Clump forming with deep blue-green foliage which turns purple as the season progresses.
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Sexangulare
6-10"h
SUMMER
(Stonecrop) Groundcover with jellybean foliage that turns shades of rose and copper in sun. Brilliant yellow blooms in summer.
SEDUM a. Red Ice 4"h
7-10"h 20"w
SALVIA
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(Stonecrop) Tiny evergreen foliage changes from bluegreen in spring/summer to a deep red hue in fall/winter. White flowers appear in July.
SEDUM h.m. Purple Form 2"h
SUMMER
(Stonecrop) Blue-gray foliage in summer, then changing to deep blue and shades of purple in colder weather. In late summer it is covered with pink star-like flowers.
SEDUM u. Turkish Delight 4-6"h
SUMMER
(Stonecrop) Carmine-red flowers bloom above striking deep burgundy, almost black foliage. Great in containers, borders or rock gardens. Butterflies love it.
SOLIDAGO 4-5'h
Fireworks SUMMER
(Goldenrod) Small, bright golden yellow flowers are produced in sprays resembling exploding fireworks.
SPIREA j. Magic Carpet 18-24"h
SPRING
(Spirea) Pink flowers. Small, compact, bright green foliage.
TIARELLA
Appalachian Trail
4-6"h 36"w
SPRING
(Foam Flower) Rapid trailing ground cover. Well-marked leaves have a large splatter pattern. Short white flowers in spring.
TIARELLA
Oregon Trail
4-6"h 36"w
SPRING
(Foam Flower) Rapid trailing ground cover. Leaves are deeply lobed and well marked. Short spikes of white flowers.
TRADESCANTIA 12-14"h
Sweet Kate
SUMMER
(Virginia Spiderwort) Delicious mixture of brilliant gold foliage and deep blue flowers that is sure to sparkle with a sweet presence. Afternoon shade recommended.
VERONICA 16-20"h
Hocus Pocus SUMMER
(Spike Speedwell) Long vivid violet purple flower wands atop short, green foliage. Showy flowers and uniform growth habit.
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VERONICA 6"h
Sweet Lullaby SUMMER
(Spike Speedwell) Petite baby pink flowers stand atop a very short, compact, bushy mound of healthy green foliage. Ideal for containers and edging.
VINCA
Golden Bowles
4-8"h 12-18"w
SPRING
Evergreen trailing vine. Green glossy leaf w yellow margins . Deep blue 1/2" flowers early spring. Spreads quickly after established. Prefers regular watering, welldrained, fertile, loamy soil. Caution: invasive, should only be used in contained areas.
WEIGELA 12"h
My Monet SUMMER
(My Monet Weigela) The compact Weigela never needs pruning. Creamy edged leaves infused with pink. Soft pink blooms complement the foliage. Lovely border or enmasse.
YUCCA
Color Guard
2-3'h
SUMMER
(Adam's Needle) Sword-like bright creamy-yellow leaves with green edges radiate upward from a central crown. Leaves are flushed with rose in fall and winter. Sturdy stalks bear creamy-white flowers.
VINES CLEMATIS 5' h
Ashva SUMMER
(Clematis) 2-3" ruffled violet purple blossoms with a red central bar. Heavy, long bloomer. Compact climber with attractive foliage.
CLEMATIS 8-16'h
Ernest Markham SUMMER
(Clematis) 4-6" Magenta-red flowers have a velvety sheen and golden anthers. Vigorous grower, blooms heaviest in late summer and fall.
CLEMATIS 10-30'h
terniflora FALL
(Sweet Autumn Clematis) A small flowered, fall blooming selection. Fragrant, creamy white flowers smother the bushy foliage for nearly two months. Will bloom in part shade. Good cut flower, attracts hummingbirds, deer/rabbit resistant.
CLEMATIS Choice 8-10'h
Veronica's SUMMER
(Clematis) Pale lavender to near-white 6" wavy, frilly flowers are double for first bloom. Second bloom flowers are single.
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