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REFERENCE GUIDE

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THE NORTHERN GARDEN COLLECTION Welcome to the 2015 Northern Garden Collection Reference Guide. In the pages that follow you will find plants for every place and purpose. Important plant characteristics such as mature size, foliage/flower colour and cold hardiness are at your fingertips.

The Northern Garden Collection consists of more than 800 hardy plant varieties for the prairie region. These plants are produced in south-central Manitoba and their growth is synchronized with prairie weather conditions. You can select and use these plant varieties with confidence.

This year’s front cover features Never Alone, the latest rose introduction from Canadian breeding. With outstanding flowers in shades of red and white, this new cultivar represents a new colour combination for rose lovers in zones 2 and 3.

On the back cover is a fresh look at the columnar form of Parkland Pillar® Birch. Released one year ago, Parkland Pillar® sold at record levels across North America in 2014. This upright tree is well suited as a summer privacy screen in our increasingly compact residential landscapes.

In our new plant section you will notice several Northern Garden Introductions: Inferno®, a hardy sugar maple with orange -red fall foliage and Amber Jubilee® Ninebark treeform. New shrubs for 2015 include Phantom® and Strawberry Sundae® Hydrangea and Double Play Gold® and Golden Glitter® Spirea. In the perennial department, a number of new cultivars reflect the exciting developments in herbaceous genera.

Browse these pages and “colour your yard” with the Northern Garden Collection. Remember that plants are an investment that add lasting value and beauty to our homes. Be sure to ask your local garden center for helpful tips on plant arrangement and landscape designs (see samples on page 94). Enjoy the pleasure of plants!

The Northern Garden Collection

New Plant Listings

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Deciduous Trees

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Top-grafted Standards

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Ornamental Shrubs

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Vines & Climbers

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Hardy Roses

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Tender Roses

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Evergreens & Conifers

42

Fruit Trees

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Small Fruit

50

Herbaceous Perennials

55

Ferns & Grasses

89

Hardiness Zones

93

Landscape Plans

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NEW PLANT LISTINGS FOR 2015 Inferno Sugar Maple (p. 5)

Nannyberry Treeform (p. 17)

Prairie Splendor速 Norway Maple (p. 5)

Amber Jubilee速 Ninebark Treeform (p. 16)

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NEW PLANT LISTINGS FOR 2015

Endless Summer Bloomstruck速 Hydrangea (p. 22)

Phantom Hydrangea (p. 23)

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Double Play Gold Spirea (p. 28)

Strawberry Sundae速 Hydrangea (p. 23)

Golden Glitter Spirea (p. 28)

NEW PLANT LISTINGS FOR 2015 Never Alone速 Rose (p. 37)

Double Play Combination Apple (p. 48)

Indigo Treat Haskap (p. 52)

Red Mammoth Raspberry (p. 53)

Debbies Gold Apricot (p. 48)

Captivator Gooseberry (p. 53)

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NEW PLANT LISTINGS FOR 2015

Strawberry Seduction Yarrow(p. (p.57) 55) Little Lanterns Columbine

True Blue Gentian (p. 69) Butterfly Kisses Coneflower (p. 66)

Sun King Aralia (p. 58) Chocolate Shogun Astilbe (p. 60)

PowWow WildConeflower Berry Coneflower (p. 67) Salsa Red (p. 67)

Rainforest Sunrise Fire Alarm CoralHosta Bells(p.(p.74) 71)

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Little Rocket Ligularia (p. 76) Lily (p. 78) Evening Glow Orienpet

Little GoldstarDecadence Rudbeckia (p.Iris 83)(p. 75)

Blushing Brides Delphinium 64) Apple Slice Cheddar Pinks (p.(p.65)

Ruby Tuesday Sneezeweed (p. 69)

Blue Ivory Hosta (p.Daylily 72) Cherokee Star (p. 70)

Banana Daisy Snow Hill Cream Salvia (p.

84) (p. 76)

DECIDUOUS TREES Acer - Maple Clump-form Amur Maple

Acer ginnala

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

20’ x 15’ (6 m x 5 m) Red

Rounded Zone 2

Multi-stemmed specimen of this cold hardy species. Recognized for its deep-green, three-lobed leaves. Our seed source produces red samaras in late summer and scarlet leaves in fall.

Royal Crown® Amur Maple

Acer ginnala ‘JefUM’

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

20’ x 15’ (6 m x 5 m) Burgundy-red

Rounded Zone 2

Boxelder Maple

An alkali-resistant selection of Amur Maple from research done at the University of Manitoba.

Three-lobed leaves with burgundy-red fall colour. Consistently maintains a three-stem clump.

Tree-form Amur Maple

Acer ginnala

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

20’ x 15’ (6 m x 5 m) Red

Upright, rounded Zone 2

Single stem, tree-form specimen of this hardy species. Recognized for its deep-green, threelobed leaves. Our seed source produces red samaras in late summer and scarlet leaves in fall.

Baron Boxelder Maple

Acer negundo ‘Baron’

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

50’ x 30’ (15 x 9 m) Bright-yellow

Rounded Zone 2

A seedless selection from this rugged native species. Attractive emerald-green, compound foliage turns yellow in the fall. Well adapted to a wide range of growing conditions.

Boxelder Maple Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Acer negundo 50’ x 30’ (15 x 9 m) Bright-yellow

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Rounded Zone 2

A native tree species found throughout southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Attractive, green compound foliage. Adapted to a range of growing conditions including difficult sites.

Autumn Blaze® Freeman Maple

Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Bright-red

Dense oval Zone 4

Royal Crown® Amur Maple

A popular cultivar noted for its rapid growth and uniform branching habit. A hybrid between Red and Silver Maple with orange-red fall colour in mid October. Requires a well-drained, sheltered site in the prairies.

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple Mature Size: Spring Foliage:

New

40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Purple

Acer platanoides ‘Prairie Splendor’ Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Broadly oval Zone 4

New listing for 2015. Deep purple foliage throughout the growing season. Requires a welldrained, sheltered site in the prairies. Collector tree for the prairie gardener.

Autumn Spire® Red Maple

Acer rubrum ‘Autumn Spire’

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

40’ x 25’ (12 x 8 m) Bright, red

Broad, columnar Zone 3

A narrow, accent tree with outstanding red fall colour in mid September. Prefers acidic soils, soil amendment required in high pH soils. Seedless cultivar from the University of Minnesota.

Silver Cloud® Silver Maple

Acer saccharinum ‘Silver Cloud’

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

60’ x 30’ (18 x 9 m) Yellow

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple

Upright, oval Zone 3

This seedless selection has improved cold hardiness, an upright crown and symmetrical branching. Attractive green foliage with silver underside; turns golden yellow in the fall. A fastgrowing, durable shade tree for the southern prairies. Prairie Shade Nursery introduction.

Inferno® Sugar Maple Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Orange-red

New

Acer saccharum ‘Jeferno’ Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Upright, rounded Zone 3

New listing for 2015. A cold hardy selection of Canada’s national tree with orange-red fall colour. Prefers rich, well drained soil and a sheltered location. Jeffries Nurseries introduction.

Tree Selection Guide

see page 18

Inferno® Sugar Maple

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DECIDUOUS TREES Acer - Maple Lord Selkirk Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum ‘Jefselk’

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Orange-yellow

Upright Zone 3

A northern seed source of Sugar Maple with good adaptation to conditions in the southern prairies. Named in honor of the 200th anniversary of the Selkirk settlement.

Unity® Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum ‘Jefcan’

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Orange-yellow

Upright, rounded Zone 3

A cold hardy selection of Canada’s national tree with oval form, dark green, 5-lobed foliage and yellow-orange fall colour. Prefers rich, well drained soil and a sheltered location. Jeffries Nurseries introduction.

Hot Wings® Tatarian Maple

Acer tataricum ‘GarAnn’

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

20’ x 18’ (7 x 6 m) Orange-red

Upright, spreading Zone 2

An excellent small tree, this recent selection of Tatarian Maple offers dark green foliage and bright red samaras. Tolerant of drought and alkaline soils. USPP #15,023

Unity® Sugar Maple

Aesculus - Buckeye Ohio Buckeye Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Aesculus glabra 40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Orange-red

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Rounded Zone 2

Long lived, slow-growing tree with globe-shaped head. Compound foliage develops excellent orange-red fall colour in mid September. Nuts attract wildlife.

Autumn Splendor Buckeye

Aesculus x ‘Autumn Splendor’

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

35’ x 25’ (11 x 8 m) Maroon-red

Oval to rounded Zone 2

Hybrid buckeye cultivar from the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Scorchresistant foliage turns maroon-red in the fall. Yellow-red flowers seldom give rise to fruit.

Homestead Buckeye

Aesculus x ‘Homestead’

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

35’ x 25’ (11 x 8 m) Orange-red

Oval to rounded Zone 4

Hybrid buckeye cultivar with rounded form, orange-red fall color, dense crown. Scorch-resistant compound foliage. SDSU introduction.

Autumn Splendor Buckeye

Alnus - Alder Prairie

Horizon®

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Alder

Alnus hirsuta ‘Harbin’

40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Yellow

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Upright Zone 2

A fast-growing, cold hardy tree for difficult, dry locations. Dark green foliage, purple catkins followed by brown strobiles (resembling tiny pine cones) in fall. NDSU introduction.

Betula - Birch Cutleaf Weeping Birch

Betula pendula laciniata

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

40’ x 25’ (12 x 8 m) Bright-yellow

Weeping Zone 2

A graceful, white barked tree with fine, lacy dark-green foliage on long, drooping branches.

Prefers abundant moisture.

Clump Paper Birch

Betula papyrifera

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Golden-yellow

Oval, rounded Zone 2

An attractive native tree grown as a 3-4 stemmed specimen. As the tree matures the brown bark peels off and a chalk-white coloured bark appears. Prefers abundant moisture.

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Prairie Horizon® Alder

Single-Stem Paper Birch

Betula papyrifera

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Golden-yellow

Oval, rounded Zone 2

An attractive native tree grown as a single stem specimen. As the tree matures the brown bark peels off and a chalk-white coloured bark appears. Prefers abundant moisture.

DECIDUOUS TREES Betula - Birch Dakota

Pinnacle®

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Asian White Birch

Betula platyphylla ‘Fargo’

30’ x 12’ (10 x 4 m) Golden-yellow

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Very upright Zone 3

Upright selection of Asian White Birch with dense green foliage and chalk white bark. The pointy leaves turn yellow in fall. Resistance to Bronze Birch Borer. NDSU introduction.

Parkland Pillar® Asian White Birch

Betula platyphylla ‘Jefpark’

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

30’ x 9’ (10 x 3 m) Golden-yellow

Columnar Zone 3

A columnar selection of Asian White Birch selected by Dwayne Beck of Parkland Nurseries in Red Deer, Alberta. Dark-green foliage turns a showy, golden yellow in fall. Features attractive white bark throughout the year. Jeffries Nurseries introduction. CPBR #4513, USPPAF

Prairie Dream® Paper Birch

Betula papyrifera ‘Varen’

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Golden-yellow

Broad oval Zone 2

A stress tolerant selection of Paper Birch from North Dakota with resistance to Bronze Birch Borer. Deep green foliage and exfoliating, snow-white bark. NDSU introduction.

Royal Frost Hybrid Birch

Betula x ‘Royal Frost’

Mature Size: Summer Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

40’ x 20’ (12 x 6 m) Purple

Upright Zone 3/4

A hybrid between cultivars ‘Whitespire’ and ‘Crimson Frost’. Royal Frost offers burgundy foliage from spring through summer. White bark develops with maturity. Resistant to Bronze Birch Borer.

Parkland Pillar® Asian White Birch

Caragana - Caragana Green

Spires®

Caragana

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Caragana arborescens ‘Jefarb’

12’ x 8’ (4 x 2.5 m) Golden-yellow

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Upright, rounded Zone 2

A seedless selection of this durable species. Dark green foliage is resistant to insects and disease. Selected by Greg Morganson of Bismarck, N.D.

Celtis - Hackberry Delta Hackberry Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Royal Frost Hybrid Birch

Celtis occidentalis 50’ x 40’ (15 x 12 m) Golden-yellow

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Spreading, rounded Zone 2

A rare, native species sourced from Delta, Manitoba. Hackberry has a growth form similar to American Elm and is a suitable tree for extreme city conditions. Bark is corky and rough.

Cornus - Pagoda Dogwood Pagoda Dogwood Treeform

Cornus alternifolia

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

20’ x 20’ (6 x 6 m) Maroon red

Horizontal branching Zone 3

A unique small tree with attractive horizontal branching pattern. White spring flowers are followed by blue-black fruit. Outstanding feature tree for confined urban landscapes.

Delta Hackberry

Crataegus - Hawthorn Snowbird Hawthorn

Crataegus x mordenensis ‘Snowbird’

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

15’ x 15’ (5 m x 5 m) Double-white

Upright, rounded Zone 3

A seedling of ‘Toba’ with improved cold hardiness. Known for its double white flowers and sparse fruit. Introduced by the Morden Research Station in 1967.

Toba Hawthorn

Crataegus x mordenensis ‘Toba’

Mature Size: 15’ x 15’ (5 m x 5 m) Crown Shape: Upright, rounded Flowers: White, then pink Hardiness: Zone 3 Fragrant, double white spring flowers turn pink with time and are followed by showy red fruit in fall. Glossy, deep green, disease resistant foliage.

Snowbird Hawthorn

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DECIDUOUS TREES Fraxinus - Ash Mancana Manchurian Ash

Fraxinus mandshurica 'Mancana'

Mature Size: 40’ x 25’ (12 x 7 m) Crown Shape: Oval Fall Foliage: Golden Hardiness: Zone 2/3 The feather-like leaves, dense compact canopy and oval form make this one of our most attractive trees. Deep-green foliage turns golden-yellow in fall. A seedless cultivar, Mancana has shown resistance to Emerald Ash Borer in American research trials.

Northern Treasure Hybrid Ash

Fraxinus x 'Northern Treasure'

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

50’ x 30’ (15 x 9 m) Golden

Upright Zone 2

A seedless hybrid which combines the native Black Ash with the exotic Manchurian Ash. Develops a dense oval-shaped canopy of deep-green foliage. Cold hardy and disease resistant. Morden Research Centre introduction. USPP #11840

Gentry White Ash Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

New 50’ x 30’ (15 x 9 m) Purple

Fraxinus americana 'Gentry' Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Rounded Zone 2

New listing for 2015. A sibling of Nobility White Ash selected from a northern Wisconsin seed source. Foliage turns a deep purple colour early in the fall. Limited quantity available.

Mancana Manchurian Ash

Nobility® White Ash

Fraxinus americana 'Jefwis '

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

50’ x 30’ (15 x 9 m) Purple

Upright Zone 2

A seedless selection of White Ash selected from a northern Wisconsin seed source by Dr. Philip Ronald. Nobility® possesses upright branching, oval-shaped crown and clean foliage. Foliage turns a deep purple colour early in the fall. A Jeffries Nurseries introduction.

Northern Blaze White Ash

Fraxinus americana 'Jefnor'

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

50’ x 25’ (15 x 7 m) Maroon

Upright, rounded Zone 2

A seedless white ash from a seedling population grown by Dr. Wilbert Ronald. This cultivar has shown no winter damage in Manitoba for 20 years. A Jeffries Nurseries introduction.

Prairie Spire® Green Ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Rugby'

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

60’ x 30’ (18 x 9 m) Golden

Upright, oval-shaped Zone 2

A seedless Green Ash selected by Dr. Dale Herman for cold hardiness and survival under harsh conditions. Attractive foliage is glossy and deep green. NDSU Introduction.

Gleditsia - Honeylocust Northern Acclaim® Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Harve’

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

30’ x 20’ (9 m x 6 m) Golden

Open, spreading Zone 3

A thornless, seedless cultivar from NDSU selected for superior winter hardiness. Fine, lacey dark-green foliage turns yellow in fall. Select a protected planting site for best success.

Juglans - Walnut Nobility® White Ash

Black Walnut Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Juglans nigra 45’ x 30’ (15 x 9 m) Light-yellow

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Oval to rounded Zone 3

An attractive tree whose natural range reaches central Minnesota, it is suitably adapted to well -drained, sheltered locations in the prairies. Large compound leaves and round edible nuts.

Butternut Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Juglans cinerea 45’ x 30’ (15 x 9 m) Light-yellow

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Broad globe-shaped Zone 2/3

Differs from Black Walnut in that it has oblong fruit, and bark that is lighter in colour and much smoother. Well adapted to well-drained prairie soils.

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Hardiness Zone Map Black Walnut

see page 93

DECIDUOUS TREES Malus - Ornamental Crabapple Emerald

Spire®

Mature Size: Flowers:

Rosybloom Crabapple 15’ x 6’ (5 m x 2 m) Pink

Malus x adstringens 'Jefgreen' Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Columnar Zone 3

A columnar sibling of Purple Spire with bronze-green, disease-resistant foliage, abundant pink flowers in spring and red ornamental fruit. CPBRAF, USPP #23863

Gladiator® Rosybloom Crabapple

Malus x adstringens 'Durleo'

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

20’ x 9’ (6 m x 3 m) Pink

Upright Zone 2

An attractive rosybloom with glossy purple leaves, pink flowers, small purple ornamental fruit, and an upright crown form. Prairie Shade Nursery introduction. USPP #20167

Pink Spires Rosybloom Crabapple

Malus x adstringens 'Pink Spires'

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

20’ x 12’ (6 m x 4 m) Lavender-pink

Narrow, upright Zone 2

This upright grower has red-purple spring foliage maturing to green as season progresses. The flowers are lavender-pink in colour and the fruit is red and persistent. Developed by Les Kerr.

Purple Spire® Rosybloom Crabapple

Malus x adstringens 'Jefspire'

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

15’ x 6’ (5 m x 2 m) Rose-pink (few)

Columnar Zone 3

Purple Spire is outstanding for its compact, columnar form and showy purple foliage. Pink flowers in spring followed by purple fruit. Joint introduction by Jeffries and Bylands Nurseries.

Royal Beauty Rosybloom Crabapple

Malus x adstringens 'Royal Beauty'

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

9’ x 6’ (3 m x 2 m) Rose-pink

Gladiator® Rosybloom Crabapple

Weeping Zone 2

An attractive weeping tree with pink flowers and red-bronze leaves. Small dark-red fruit remain on the tree throughout the winter months.

Selkirk Rosybloom Crabapple

Malus x adstringens 'Selkirk'

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

25’ x 25’ (8 m x 8 m) Pink

Rounded, vase-like Zone 2

A vigorous grower with pink flowers and bronze-green foliage. Bright-red fruit is retained well into winter. Resistant to fireblight.

Shaughnessy Cohen Rosybloom Crabapple

Malus x adstringens 'S. Cohen'

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

25’ x 20’ (8 m x 6 m) Fuchsia-pink

Rounded Zone 2

Pink Spires Rosybloom Crabapple

One of the first crabapples to leaf in the spring, Shaughnessy Cohen offers red-tinted foliage and outstanding deep-pink flowers. A Morden Research Station introduction.

Spring Snow Flowering Crabapple

Malus baccata ‘Spring Snow’

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

25’ x 20’ (8 m x 6 m) White

Rounded Zone 2

An attractive tree with fragrant, white flowers in the spring and glossy green foliage throughout the growing season. This cultivar does not produce fruit.

Starlite® Flowering Crabapple

Malus baccata ‘Jefstar

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

25’ x 15’ (8 m x 5 m) White

Upright Zone 2

Derived from a cross between ‘Spring Snow’ and ‘Rosthern’, Starlite has upright branching.

This new cultivar also offers fragrant white flowers, glossy green foliage and tiny red fruit that are retained into winter. Excellent resistance to foliar diseases including apple scab.

Thunderchild Rosybloom Crabapple

Malus x adstringens 'Thunderchild'

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

20’ x 15’ (6 m x 5 m) Rose-pink

Upright, spreading Zone 2

A flowering crabapple with oval crown and leaves that turn deep purple during the growing season. Small red fruit in late summer. Resistant to fireblight.

Purple Spire® Columnar Crabapple

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DECIDUOUS TREES Ostrya - Ironwood Ironwood

Ostrya virginiana

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

30’ x 20’ (10 x 6 m) Golden-yellow

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Oval to rounded Zone 3

A slow-growing, medium-sized tree with slender spreading branches. Hop-like fruits add interest in late summer. Leaves persist into winter. Tolerant of dry locations. Minnesota seed source.

Phellodendron - Corktree

Ironwood Eyestopper®

New

Amur Corktree

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

40’ x 35’ (12 m x 10 m) Bright yellow

P. amurense ‘Longenecker’ Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Rounded Zone 3

New listing for 2015. This improved selection of Amur Corktree has proven itself cold hardy in southern Manitoba over three years of testing including the winter of 2013-14. Attractive compound foliage turns bright yellow in fall. Generally seedless.

Populus - Poplar / Aspen Assiniboine Poplar

Populus x 'Assiniboine'

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

60’ x 25’ (18 x 8 m) Yellow

Semi-upright Zone 2

This seedless clone has a rapid growth rate and a fairly narrow crown. It is resistant to stem canker, leaf rust and poplar bud gall mite.

Northwest Poplar Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Populus x jaackii 'Northwest' 50’ x 40’ (15 x 12 m) Golden yellow

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Broad, oval Zone 2

A fast-growing, seedless tree with large leaves. Valued as a shelterbelt tree due its hardiness and drought tolerance. Best growth on moist soils.

Prairie Sky Poplar Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Assiniboine Poplar

Populus x canadensis 'Prairie Sky' 80’ x 12’ (24 x 4 m) Yellow

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Narrow, upright Zone 3

A seedless selection with upright form derived from a cross between P. deltoides and P. nigra 'Thevistina'. Very fast growing and long-lived. Resistant to stem canker and leaf rust.

Skyfest Poplar Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Populus deltoides ‘Jefcot’ 80’ x 30’ (24 x 9 m) Yellow

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Upright Zone 2

A seedless cottonwood selected for its high disease resistance, vigour and upright growth form. Excellent for naturalizing and parks. Introduced by Jeffries Nurseries.

Sundancer Poplar Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Populus x 'ACWS151' 40’ x 10’ (12 x 3 m) Golden yellow

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Columnar Zone 2

Hybrid poplar with narrow, upright form. Selected for resistance to bronze leaf disease which will attack Tower Poplar and Swedish Columnar Aspen. PFRA introduction.

Trembling Aspen Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Populus tremuloides 50’ x 30’ (15 x 9 m) Golden-yellow

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Pyramidal-rounded Zone 1

Native tree noted for white bark and green foliage which quivers in the breeze. Attractive greenish white bark. Golden fall colour.

Prunus - Cherry Goldrush®

Amur Cherry

Mature Size: Flowers:

Prunus maackii ‘Jefree’

25’ x 20’ (8 m x 6 m) White racemes

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Rounded Zone 2

A fast growing hybrid cultivar selected for improved resistance to frost cracking. Dark green foliage and attractive coppery-orange bark that flakes off.

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Hardiness Zone Map Prairie Sky Poplar

see page 93

DECIDUOUS TREES Prunus - Cherry Goldspur®

Amur Cherry

Mature Size: Flowers:

Prunus maackii ‘Jefspur’

15’ x 10’ (5 m x 3 m) White racemes

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Upright Zone 2

A dwarf selection of Amur Cherry with controlled growth and unique tufts of dark green foliage.

Discovered by Dr. Philip Ronald in Saskatoon, SK. CPBR 3903, U.S.P.P. 19665

Schubert Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana ‘Schubert’

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

25’ x 20’ (8 m x 6 m) White racemes

Oval, rounded Zone 2

This classic cultivar of the native chokecherry has leaves that are green when young but turn dark-purple as summer progresses. More resistant to black knot than Canada Red.

Spur Schubert Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana ‘Spur Schubert’

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

20’ x 15’ (8 m x 5 m) White racemes

Oval, rounded Zone 2

Small, oval-shaped tree. Showy white flowers in spring followed by purple foliage in summer.

Prunus - Plum Muckle Hybrid Plum

Prunus x nigrella ‘Muckle’

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

15’ x 10’ (5 m x 3 m) Pink

Upright, rounded Zone 2

Goldspur® Amur Cherry

A small tree with outstanding spring flowers. The flowers are a showy bright pink, emerging from bright red flower buds. A hybrid between Canada Plum and Russian Almond.

Princess Kay Plum

Prunus nigra ‘Princess Kay’

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

15’ x 10’ (5 m x 3 m) Double white

Upright, narrow Zone 2

A hardy selection of native plum from the University of Minnesota. Showy, double white flowers and deep green foliage. Excellent feature tree in the home landscape.

Pyrus - Ornamental Pear Navigator® Mature Size: Flowers:

Ornamental Pear

Pyrus x ‘DurPSN302 ’

35’ x 18’ (12 m x 6 m) White

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Upright Zone 2

Medium sized tree with a strong, upright crown form. White flowers give rise to small (1”) fruit.

Yellow orange fall colour. Prairie Shade Nursery Introduction.

Muckle Plum

Quercus - Oak Bur Oak Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Quercus macrocarpa 80’ x 60’ (24 x 18 m) Golden to brown

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Rounded, open Zone 2

A native to Manitoba, Bur Oak is slow growing, long-lived, adaptable to a wide range of soils and is very tolerant to drought.

Urban Pinnacle® Bur Oak

Quercus macrocarpa ‘JFS-KW3’

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

55’ x 25’ (17 x 8 m) Yellow green

Pyramidal Zone 3

Urban Pinnacle® Bur Oak

Narrow and upright with a strong central leader, this cultivar also features attractive glossy foliage and resistance to both mildew and anthracnose. About ½” in diameter, the acorns are extremely small for a bur oak, making it a more suitable tree for landscape and street use.

USPP 22,815

Shooting Star® Northern Pin Oak

Quercus ellipsoidalis ‘DurMarg’

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

60’ x 40’ (18 x 12 m) Scarlet-red

Broad, oval Zone 3

A cold hardy selection of Northern Pin Oak, bud grafted on Bur Oak rootstock. The result is a shade tree that tolerates the dry, alkaline soils of the prairie region. Glossy green foliage turns deep red in October. Prairie Shade Nursery introduction.

Tree Selection Guide

see page 18 Shooting Star® Northern Pin Oak

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DECIDUOUS TREES Quercus - Oak Admiration®

Hybrid Oak

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Quercus x jackiana ‘Jefmir’

40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Yellow green

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Pyramidal Zone 2

An outstanding hybrid oak (Q. alba x Q. bicolor) found growing as a mature street tree in Saskatoon, SK. by Dr. Philip Ronald. Admiration features an excellent growth rate, shaggy bark and glossy dark green foliage. Leaves turn golden in the fall and are retained into the winter. Bud grafted on Bur Oak rootstock. A Jeffries Nurseries introduction.

Salix - Willow Acute Leaf Willow Mature Size: Twig Colour:

Salix acutifolia 60’ x 30’ (18m x 9 m) Red-brown

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Upright, rounded Zone 2

One of the best shelterbelt trees because it is fast-growing and does not drop its branches as easily as other willows. Foliage is green and stems are reddish-brown.

Coyote Willow Admiration® Hybrid Oak

Mature Size: Foliage:

Salix exigua 15’ x 12’ (5 m x 4 m) Silvery-grey

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Spreading Zone 2

Grows as a large shrub or small tree. Stems are yellow-green with showy, silver leaves. Spreads by suckers. Useful for bank stabilization.

Golden Willow Mature Size: Twig Colour:

Salix alba 'Vitellina’ 60’ x 30’ (18m x 9 m) Golden

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Upright, rounded Zone 2

The fastest growing of the willows. Its branches turn colour from bright yellow to golden as they mature and are very attractive in the winter.

Lace Weeping Willow

Salix babylonica ‘Lace’

Mature Size: Twig Colour:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Red-brown

Weeping Zone 3

Fast growing, weeping willow from China. Long, bright-green leaves turn yellow in fall.

Lace Weeping Willow

Laurel Leaf Willow

Salix pentandra

Mature Size: Twig Colour:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

60’ x 30’ (18 x 9 m) Red-brown

Upright, rounded Zone 2

An excellent tree for a quick privacy screen or as a shelterbelt. Grows well in moist locations.

Attractive leathery, glossy-green leaves. This willow can be maintained as a shade tree.

Prairie Cascade Weeping Willow

Salix x ‘Prairie Cascade’

Mature Size: Twig Colour:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Golden-yellow

Weeping Zone 3

The hardiest weeping willow for the prairies. Glossy, dark green leaves in summer and golden stem colour in the winter. Prefers moist soils.

Pussy Willow Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Salix discolor 20’ x 15’ (6 x 5 m) Insignificant

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Upright Zone 3

Hardiest of the pussy willows. Large shrub or small tree up to 20 feet with silvery catkins appearing before leaves. Deep brown branches.

Silky White Willow

Salix alba 'Sericea'

Mature Size: Summer Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

60’ x 30’ (18 x 9 m) Silver

Narrow, open Zone 2

A fast growing tree with silvery leaves and reddish-brown twigs. The only large shelterbelt tree for the prairies with silver foliage.

Sorbus - Mountain Ash Black Hawk Mountain Ash

Sorbus aucuparia ‘Black Hawk’

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

25’ x 20’ (8 m x 6 m) Orange-red

Upright, rounded Zone 3

This hardy selection of European Mountain Ash has more resistance to sun scald. White blooms give way to orange fruit in late summer.

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Black Hawk Mountain Ash

DECIDUOUS TREES Sorbus - Mountain Ash Russian Mountain Ash

Sorbus aucuparia 'Rossica'

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

25’ x 20’ (8 m x 6 m) Orange-red

Upright, pyramidal Zone 2

A cold hardy selection of European Mountain Ash with a dense, upright crown, showy orangered berries and large, dark green leaves with more regular teeth.

Showy Mountain Ash

Sorbus decora

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

25’ x 20’ (8 m x 6 m) Orange-red

Rounded Zone 2

Oakleaf Mountain Ash

The hardiest and slowest growing member of this genus. Its foliage and flowers are similar to European, but berries are bright red. Moderate resistance to fireblight.

Oakleaf Mountain Ash

Sorbus thuringiaca 'Fastigiata'

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

25’ x 20’ (8 m x 6 m) Orange-red

Upright, oval Zone 3

An outstanding ornamental tree for the prairies. Unique, oak-shaped leaves are green with a white underside. Creamy-white flowers are followed by red berries. Excellent disease resistance.

Syringa - Tree Lilac Golden Eclipse Tree Lilac

Syringa reticulata ‘Golden Eclipse’

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

20’ x 15’ (6 m x 5 m) White, fragrant

Compact, upright Zone 3

Golden Eclipse Tree Lilac

A small accent tree with golden-yellow and green variegated foliage combined with creamywhite, fragrant flowers that bloom in late June. J.C. Bakker Nurseries introduction.

Ivory Pillar Tree Lilac

Syringa reticulata ‘Willamette’

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

20’ x 15’ (6 m x 5 m) White, fragrant

Pyramidal Zone 3

Stunning white flowers adorn the tree in early summer, but what sets this selection apart is the pyramid-like shape of its canopy. A Carlton Plants introduction.

Ivory Silk Tree Lilac

Syringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

20’ x 15’ (6 m x 5 m) White, fragrant

Compact, oval Zone 3

This small tree has cherry-like bark, glossy foliage and spectacular creamy-white, fragrant flowers that bloom in June. No disease or insect problems. A Sheridan Nursery introduction.

Tilia - Linden American Linden Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Tilia americana 60’ x 40’ (18 x 12 m) Golden

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Ivory Pillar Tree Lilac Pyramidal to round Zone 2

This native tree is highly regarded on the prairies for its large dark-green leaves, fragrant flowers and broad crown. Adapted to many soils, but will not tolerate drought.

Dropmore Hybrid Linden

Tilia x flavescens 'Dropmore'

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

50’ x 30’ (15 x 9 m) Golden

Broad, pyramidal Zone 2

A hybrid of American and Littleleaf Lindens that is characterized by dark green foliage and a dense, pyramidal crown. Offers superior growth and cold hardiness over Littleleaf Linden.

Glenleven Hybrid Linden

Tilia x flavescens 'Glenleven'

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Golden

Broad, pyramidal Zone 3

A fast growing hybrid with a straight trunk and large leaves. Attractive pyramidal form. Golden fall foliage colour. Developed by Sheridan Nursery.

Golden Cascade Littleleaf Linden

Tilia cordata 'Golden Cascade'

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

40’ x 25’ (12 x 8 m) Golden

Cascading Zone 3

This unique introduction offers cascading branches and medium sized, deep green leaves.

Excellent golden fall foliage. Developed by Jeffries Nurseries Ltd.

Golden Cascade Linden

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DECIDUOUS TREES Tilia - Linden Greenspire® Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Littleleaf Linden

Tilia cordata 'Greenspire'

40’ x 30’ (12 x 10 m) Golden

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Upright Zone 3

A suitable choice for street planting with a straight trunk, dense crown and leathery dark-green foliage.

Harvest Gold® Mongolian Linden

Tilia mongolica 'Harvest Gold'

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

40’ x 25’ (12 x 8 m) Golden

Upright, oval Zone 2

An outstanding tree known for its upright form, disease-free foliage, golden fall colour and exfoliating bark. Developed by Jeffries Nurseries Ltd. USPP #12232

Norlin® Littleleaf Linden

Tilia cordata 'Ronald'

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

50’ x 30’ (15 x 9 m) Golden

Broad, pyramidal Zone 3

A hardy selection of Littleleaf Linden noted for its rapid growth, resistance to leaf spot, leaf gall, and improved resistance to sunscald. Developed by Jeffries Nurseries Ltd. USPP #8239.

Ulmus - Elm Harvest Gold® Linden

Brandon American Elm

Ulmus americana ‘Brandon’

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

60’ x 40’ (20 x 12 m) Golden

Vase-shaped Zone 2

A good choice as a large street tree where DED is controlled in a managed program. Classic dark-green foliage and umbrella-shaped crown.

Prairie Expedition American Elm

Ulmus americana ‘Lewis & Clark’

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

60’ x 40’ (20 x 12 m) Golden

Vase-shaped Zone 2

A North Dakota selection of American Elm with a high level of resistance to DED. Classic darkgreen foliage and umbrella-shaped crown. NDSU introduction.

Prairie Expedition® American Elm

Discovery® Japanese Elm

Ulmus davidiana japonica 'Discovery'

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Golden

Vase-shaped Zone 3

A hardy Elm for the northern plains selected by Rick Durand of Prairie Shade Nursery. Similar to American Elm in tree form with resistance to Dutch Elm disease. U.S.P.P. #10558.

Triumph® Hybrid Elm

Ulmus x 'Morton Glossy'

Mature Size: Fall Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

60’ x 40’ (20 x 12 m) Yellow-green

Vase-shaped Zone 3

DED-resistant, hybrid elm with strong branching, dark-green foliage and excellent pest resistance. Derived from a cross between hybrid elm cultivars: ‘Accolade’ and ‘Vanguard’.

NORTHERN GARDEN INTRODUCTIONS Quality shade trees developed for use in the Canadian prairies and northern great plains

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ROYAL CROWN® AMUR MAPLE INFERNO® SUGAR MAPLE LORD SELKIRK SUGAR MAPLE UNITY® SUGAR MAPLE GENTRY® WHITE ASH NOBILITY® WHITE ASH NORTHERN BLAZE® WHITE ASH EMERALD SPIRE® COLUMNAR CRABAPPLE PURPLE SPIRE® COLUMNAR CRABAPPLE STARLITE® FLOWERING CRABAPPLE SKYFEST® POPLAR GOLDRUSH® AMUR CHERRY GOLDSPUR® AMUR CHERRY ADMIRATION® HYBRID OAK GOLDEN CASCADE® LINDEN HARVEST GOLD® LINDEN NORLIN® LINDEN

Triumph® Hybrid Elm

UPRIGHT CROWN

GLOSSY, DISEASE-RESISTANT FOLIAGE

TINY, BEAD-LIKE, RETAINED FRUIT

SELKIRK

STARLITE速

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TOP-GRAFTS & TREE-FORMS Caragana Globe Caragana Topgraft

Caragana frutex 'Globosa'

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

5’ x 3’ (1.5 x 0.9 m) Yellow

Globe Zone 2

Compact globe-shaped habit. Bright-green foliage, small yellow flowers in late spring.

Pygmy Caragana Topgraft

Caragana pygmaea

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

5’ x 3’ (1.5 x 0.9 m) Yellow

Spreading Zone 2

Compact, dense and thorny with fine textured foliage. Small yellow flowers in late spring.

Weeping Caragana Topgraft

Caragana arborescens 'Pendula'

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

5’ x 3’ (1.5 x 0.9 m) Yellow

Weeping Zone 2

The arching and weeping branches of this regular-leafed Caragana make an ideal accent plant.

Pygmy Caragana Topgraft

Walker Caragana Topgraft

Caragana arborescens 'Walker'

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

5’ x 3’ (1.5 x 0.9 m) Yellow

Weeping Zone 2

Fine textured, light green foliage makes this plant look very graceful and elegant.

Hydrangea Limelight Hydrangea Treeform

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

Mature Size: 6’ x 3’ (2 x 0.9 m) Crown Shape: Spreading, rounded Flower Colour: White (panicle) Hardiness: Zone 3 Upright rounded shrub with outstanding lime-green flowers. Prefers a sheltered location.

Quickfire Hydrangea Treeform

Hydrangea paniculata 'Bulk'

Mature Size: 5’ x 3’ (1.5 x 0.9 m) Crown Shape: Spreading, rounded Flower Colour: Pink (panicle) Hardiness: Zone 3 Well named for its early blooms (up to a month earlier than other cultivars) that rapidly turn a deep and lasting pink. Prefer sheltered location.

Diabolo® Ninebark Treeform

Physocarpus - Ninebark Amber Jubilee® Ninebark Treeform

New Physocarpus opulifolius 'Jefam' Mature Size: 6’ x 4’ (2 x 1.2 m) Crown Shape: Spreading, rounded Foliage: Orange-green Hardiness: Zone 2 New listing for 2015. Foliage emerges orange, turns green during summer, than purple in fall.

Basal pruning will be required to maintain single stem. CPBR #4765, USPP #23,177

Diabolo® Ninebark Treeform

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo'

Mature Size: 6’ x 4’ (2 x 1.2 m) Crown Shape: Spreading, rounded Foliage: Purple Hardiness: Zone 2 A tree-formed version of this popular purple leafed ninebark. Creamy white flowers in the spring. Basal pruning will be required to maintain single stem. USPP #11,211

Picea - Spruce Limelight Hydrangea Treeform

Globe Blue Spruce Topgraft

Picea pungens 'Globosa'

Mature Size: Foliage:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

5’ x 3’ (1.5 x 0.9 m) Blue needles

Globe Zone 2

Topgraft has bright blue evergreen foliage and globe-shaped habit.

Prunus - Plum Double Flowering Plum Topgraft

Prunus triloba ‘Multiplex’

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

8’ x 6’ (2.5 x 2 m) Double pink

Spreading, rounded Zone 2

The showy pink blossoms appear before the green foliage and make a spectacular display.

Salix - Willow

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Globe Blue Spruce Topgraft

Weeping Pussy Willow Topgraft

Salix caprea 'Pendula'

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

6’ x 8’ (2 x 2.5 m) Spring catkins

Weeping Zone 4

Large, silver catkins in spring. Leaves are wide, serrated, bright-green above, silver below.

TOP-GRAFTS & TREE-FORMS

Sensation Lilac Treeform

Syringa - French Lilac Little Boy Blue Lilac Topgraft

Syringa vulgaris 'Little Boy Blue'

Mature Size: Flower Colour:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

5’ x 3’ (1.5 x 0.9 m) single, blue

Compact, rounded Zone 3

Also known as ‘Wonderblue’ this cultivar is one of the best lilacs for blue colour. Dense, compact growth habit. Topgrafted on a villosa lilac standard.

Sensation Lilac Treeform

Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

8’ x 6’ (2.4 x 2 m) bicolour (purple-white)

Spreading, rounded Zone 2

An outstanding cultivar with interesting, bi-coloured flowers (purple florets and a white border).

Wedgewood Blue Lilac Topgraft

Syringa vulgaris ‘Wedgewood Blue’

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

5’ x 3’ (1.5 x 0.9 m) true blue, fragrant

Rounded Zone 3

A Father Fiala cultivar with single, blue flowers with lilac pink buds. Superb fragrance.

Syringa - Other Lilac Dwarf Korean Lilac Topgraft

Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

6’ x 5’ (2 x 1.5 m) Pink

Rounded Zone 3

This distinctive lilac produces abundant pink blooms with a heavy fragrance in late June.

Minuet Lilac Topgraft

Syringa prestoniae 'Minuet'

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

6’ x 5’ (2 x 1.5 m) Light pink

Upright, dense Zone 2

A slow-growing lilac variety with large, dark-green leaves and soft white-pink blooms.

Miss Kim Lilac Topgraft

Syringa patula 'Miss Kim'

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

6’ x 5’ (2 x 1.5 m) Purple

Spreading Zone 3

This lilac variety is known for its fragrant, lavender-purple flowers and purple fall foliage.

Viburnum Snowball Viburnum Treeform

Viburnum opulus ‘Sterile’

Mature Size: Flowers:

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

8’ x 6’ (2.4 x 2 m) White snowballs

Rounded Zone 3

Tree-form shrub producing large balls of double white flowers that later turn to light pink. The flowers are sterile so do not produce fruit.

Nannyberry Viburnum Treeform Mature Size: Flowers:

18’ x 9’ (6 x 3 m) White

New

Viburnum lentago Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Upright Zone 2

New listing for 2015. Tree-form shrub producing clusters of white flowers in spring that mature to blue-black fruit in fall. Purple red fall colour. Performs well in sun or shade.

Dwarf Korean Lilac Topgraft

TIPS FOR TOPGRAFTS & TREE-FORMED SHRUBS Topgrafted shrubs should be pruned on an annual basis with a focus on keeping the topgraft rounded and neat.

Pruning the topgraft must be done with recognition of its effect on flower development. In the case of lilac, it is best to prune immediately after flowering so as to allow next years blooms to develop.

It is also critical to remove leafy shoots that arise from along the interstem and at its base. These sprouts and suckers can quickly overpower the topgrafted shrub, destroying the beauty of the grafted cultivar.

An alternative to topgrafted shrubs are tree-formed shrubs.

Tree-form shrubs are produced by training up and retaining a single dominant stem for shrub cultivars. With a treeformed shrub there is still the need for removing lateral sprouts and basal shoots.

Snowball Viburnum Treeform

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DECIDUOUS TREE & TOPGRAFT SELECTION GUIDE UNIQUE TREES Weeping Form: • Cutleaf Weeping Birch • Royal Beauty Flowering Crabapple • Lace Weeping Willow • Prairie Cascade Willow • Golden Cascade Linden • Weeping Caragana Topgraft • Walker Caragana Topgraft Unusual Bark: • Paper Birch • Goldspur® Amur Cherry • Bur Oak Purple Summer Foliage: • Royal Frost Birch • Diabolo Ninebark Tree-form • Gladiator® Crabapple • Purple Spire® Crabapple • Spur Schubert Cherry

TREES FOR FALL COLOUR Orange / Red: • Amur Maple • Autumn Blaze Freeman Maple • Autumn Spire Red Maple • Scarlet Jewel® Red Maple • Unity® Sugar Maple • Lord Selkirk Sugar Maple • Autumn Splendor Buckeye • Ohio Buckeye • Northern Pin Oak Golden: • • • • • •

Purple: •

TREES FOR FLOWERS White: • • • • • • •

Snowbird Hawthorn Toba Hawthorn Spring Snow Crabapple Starlite® Flowering Crabapple Princess Kay Plum Ivory Silk & Golden Eclipse Lilac Snowball Viburnum Tree-form

• • • • • • • • • •

Emerald Spire® Crabapple Gladiator® Flowering Crabapple Pink Spires Flowering Crabapple Purple Spire® Crabapple Selkirk Flowering Crabapple Shaughnessy Cohen Crabapple Muckle Plum Double Flowering Plum Topgraft Dwarf Korean Lilac Topgraft Miss Kim Lilac Topgraft

Pink:

Yellow: • •

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Caragana Topgrafts American Linden

Paper Birch Ironwood Trembling Aspen American Linden Golden Cascade Linden Harvest Gold® Linden Nobility® White Ash

TREES FOR WILDLIFE Seeds/Fruit: • Hackberry • Pagoda Dogwood • Emerald Spire® Crabapple • Gladiator® Flowering Crabapple • Pink Spires Flowering Crabapple • Selkirk Flowering Crabapple • Starlite® Flowering Crabapple • Thunderchild Crabapple • Ironwood • Goldspur® Amur Cherry • Spur Shubert Cherry • Russian Mountain Ash • Oakleaf Mountain Ash • Showy Mountain Ash Nuts: • • • • • • •

Ohio Buckeye Autumn Splendor Buckeye Homestead Buckeye Black Walnut Butternut Bur Oak Northern Pin Oak

ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Acer - Maple Atomic®

Amur Maple

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Acer ginnala ‘Durglobe’

6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) White

Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

A hardy shrub with dark-green foliage throughout the summer. The 3-lobed leaves turn a brilliant red in fall. Makes an excellent hedge and can be easily maintained at a height of 4-5 feet.

Amelanchier - Serviceberry Standing

Ovation®

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Serviceberry

Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Obelisk’

15 Feet (5 m) White

Mature Spread: 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

Atomic® Amur Maple

A columnar selection with abundant white spring flowers that produce edible berries in early summer. Leaves turn an outstanding orange-red in fall. Useful as an accent plant.

Arctostaphylos - Bearberry Bearberry (Kinnikinnick)

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 2 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

6 inches (0.15 m) White or pink

A native evergreen groundcover with forest-green foliage. The glossy round leaves turn burgundy in fall. Small flower clusters in May and produce small red berries in fall. Tolerates dry soil.

Aronia - Chokeberry Autumn Magic Chokeberry

Aronia melanocarpa ‘Autumn Magic’

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) White, fragrant

Autumn Magic Chokeberry

A compact shrub with dark, glossy-green foliage that turns red in the fall. Fragrant showy white spring flowers are followed by clusters of black berries. UBC introduction.

Berberis - Barberry Cherry Bomb® Barberry Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

3 Feet (0.9 m) Deep crimson

New

Berberis thunbergii ‘Monomb’ Mature Spread: 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 4

New listing for 2015. A compact shrub with attractive crimson foliage and bright red berries in fall and winter. Can be used as a low-growing hedge. Tolerates dry soils.

Concorde® Barberry

Berberis thunbergii ‘Concorde’

Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 Feet (1 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

2 Feet (0.6 m) Deep purple

Cherry Bomb Barberry

A dwarf, globe-shaped barberry with velvety purple foliage. Small oval leaves turn scarlet in fall.

An ideal choice for a low-growing shrub border. Tolerates dry soils.

Jade Carousel® Barberry

Berberis thunbergii ‘Bailgreen’

Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

3 Feet (0.9 m) Green

Uniform and dense green foliage with a compact habit. Scarlet-orange fall colour is complemented by red berries that persist into winter. Prefers full sun. Bailey Nurseries introduction.

Rose Glow Barberry

Berberis thunbergii ‘Rose Glow’

Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

3 Feet (0.9 m) Rose-red

Concorde Barberry

A colourful plant for prairie gardeners. Attractive pink-variegated burgundy foliage makes this small shrub an excellent accent plant. Prefers full sun.

Ruby Carousel® Barberry

Berberis thunbergii ‘Bailone’

Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Reddish-purple

A well-shaped mound of deep-purplish red foliage on upright, arching stems. The small oval leaves turn red in the fall. Prefers full sun. Bailey Nurseries introduction.

Sunsation® Barberry

Berberis thunbergii ‘Monry’

Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 4

3 Feet (0.9 m) Golden

A golden barberry with compact, dwarf form. Attractive golden foliage throughout much of the season. An excellent contrast plant in the landscape. Prefers full sun.

Rose Glow Barberry

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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Caragana Common Caragana

Caragana arborescens

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

10 - 15 Feet (4.5 m) Yellow

An ideal shelterbelt or hedging plant for dry conditions. Bright yellow flowers in May. This plant fixes nitrogen so can adapt to a variety of soils.

Common Caragana

Fernleaf Caragana

Caragana arborescens 'Lorbergii'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

6 - 10 Feet (2 - 3 m) Yellow

Feathery green leaves resemble that of the Asparagus Fern. Hardy and drought tolerant. Should be trimmed annually.

Globe Caragana Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Caragana frutex 'Globosa' 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Dark green

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

A compact globe-shaped plant with dense foliage and yellow flowers. Well suited for hedges and foundation plantings. Prefers full sun.

Pygmy Caragana Pygmy Caragana

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Caragana pygmaea 3 Feet (0.9 m) Yellow

Mature Spread: 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

A compact, dense and thorny shrub that is very resistant to drought and salt. The foliage is fine textured and graceful. The small bright yellow flowers appear in June.

Cornus - Dogwood Arctic Fire Dogwood Mature Height: Bark Colour:

3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Dark red

New

Cornus sericea 'Farrow' Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

New listing for 2015. Dark red winter stems and compact form make this shrub a beautiful addition to any landscape. Dark green foliage throughout the summer turns burgundy in fall.

Bud's Yellowtwig Dogwood

Cornus sericea 'Bud's Yellow'

Mature Height: Bark Colour:

Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Yellow

An improved yellow-stemmed selection that has better foliage, more consistent bark colour and better cold hardiness. A Boughen Nursery introduction.

Ivory Halo® Dogwood

Cardinal Dogwood Mature Height: Bark Colour:

Cornus sericea 'Cardinal' 8 - 10 Feet (3 m) Cherry-red

Mature Spread: 8 - 10 Feet (3 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

A selection of Redosier Dogwood known for its bright cherry-red twig colour. A Minnesota Landscape Arboretum introduction.

Golden Variegated Dogwood

Cornus alba 'Gouchaulti'

Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Yellow variegated

Attractive golden-variegated green foliage all season long. Bright-red stems provide winter contrast.

Ivory Halo® Dogwood

Cornus alba 'Bailhalo'

Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) White variegated

A compact shrub with very showy, white-variegated foliage and brilliant red winter stems. A Bailey Nurseries introduction. U.S.P.P. 8722. CPBR #1097.

Little Rebel® Dogwood

Cornus alba 'Jefreb'

Mature Height: Bark Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.2 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

3 - 4 Feet (1.2 m) Coral-red

A dwarf dogwood with crisp green summer foliage that turns red-purple in fall. Bright-red stems add winter interest. A Jeffries Nurseries introduction. CPBRAF, USPPAF

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Little Rebel® Dogwood

Morden Amber Dogwood

Cornus alba ‘Morden Amber’

Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Mature Spread: 4 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Golden

This golden foliaged dogwood has wonderful contrast between the foliage and dark-red bark. A Morden Research Station Introduction.

ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Cornus - Dogwood Pucker Up Dogwood

Cornus sericea ‘Neil Z’

Mature Height: Bark Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

3 - 4 Feet (1.5 m) Red

A red stemmed dogwood with glossy, puckered foliage. Compact growth and bright red winter stems add to this native shrub's year-round appeal.

Redosier Dogwood

Cornus sericea

Mature Height: Bark Colour:

Mature Spread: 6 - 10 Feet (3 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

6 - 10 Feet (3 m) Red

Pucker Up Dogwood

This native dogwood is very attractive when the leaves turn red in the fall. Red twigs contrast with the snow in the winter. White berries are enjoyed by songbirds. Prefers moist habitats.

Siberian Pearl Dogwood

Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearl'

Mature Height: Bark Colour:

Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Bright red

Deep green foliage, masses of white berries and purple fall colour. Compact growth habit.

Silver & Gold Dogwood

Cornus sericea 'Silver & Gold'

Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Green variegated

A variegated dogwood with green foliage edged in white. Bright yellow stems are attractive in the winter landscape.

Cotinus - Smokebush Royal Purple Smokebush

Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’

Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 5

5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Deep purple

Hedge Cotoneaster

Velvety, purple foliage and panicles of beige flowers in midsummer. Collector plant that may die back to the snowline but shows vigorous regrowth in spring.

Cotoneaster Hedge Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster lucidus

Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Glossy, dark green

The glossy, dark green leaves turn a brilliant orange-red colour in autumn. An excellent plant for hedging because it responds well to shearing.

Daphne Rose Daphne

Daphne cneorum

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

10 -12 Inches (0.3 m) Deep rose pink

Mature Spread: 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

Low, spreading, broadleaf evergreen. Produces a profusion of highly fragrant flowers in late May. Suited to heavy soils that are well drained.

Diervilla - Bush Honeysuckle Cool

Splash®

Dwarf Honeysuckle

Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

3 Feet (1 m) Variegated (white/green)

Diervilla sessilifolia ‘LPDC Podaras’ Mature Spread: 3 Feet (1 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

Cool Splash Dwarf Honeysuckle

Variegated foliage that remains crisp and clean all summer. Light-yellow flowers in summer.

Elaeagnus - Olive Russian Olive Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Elaeagnus angustifolia 20 Feet (6 m) Silver

Mature Spread: 20 Feet (6 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

This plant can be grown as a shrub or a small specimen tree. Silvery-gray foliage, fragrant flowers and decorative fruits. Very tolerant to salt & drought.

Silverscape® Olive Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Elaeagnus x ‘Jefmorg’ 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Silver

Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

Sterile hybrid between Russian Olive and Silverberry with silver foliage and less suckering.

Useful for naturalization and erosion control. Selected by Greg Morganson of Bismarck, N.D.

Russian Olive

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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Euonymus - Burning Bush Turkestan Burning Bush

Euonymus nana 'Turkestanica'

Mature Height: Fruit Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

3 Feet (0.9 m) Pink capsules

An attractive plant with evergreen leaves that turn pinkish-red in the fall. It has an upright form with a sprawling habit. Excellent for mass plantings.

Dwarf Winged Burning Bush

Dwarf Winged Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'

Mature Height: Fruit Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

3 Feet (0.9 m) Pink capsules

This compact form of Winged Euonymus has square corky branches and red fruit. The dark green foliage turns brilliant red in the fall.

Forsythia Northern Gold Forsythia

Forsythia x 'Northern Gold'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Yellow (early spring)

A spectacular display of golden-yellow spring flowers appear before the dark green leaves. This cultivar has the hardiest flower buds of the species. Excellent for mass planting and hedges.

Genista - Broom Dwarf Broom Dwarf Broom

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Genista lydia 18 Inches (0.5 m) Yellow

Mature Spread: 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

A dwarf flowering shrub with slender, pendulous branches covered with golden yellow flowers in June. Drought tolerant once established.

Hydrangea Annabelle Hydrangea

H. arborescens grandiflora ‘ Annabelle’

Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Flower Colour: White Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 Deep green foliage is complemented by long-lasting, pure-white, rounded flower heads in July.

Spring pruning of whole plant back to a 6" height will encourage best plant form.

Bobo® Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'ILVOBO'

Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet (1 m) Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Flower Colour: White Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 A dwarf, panicle-type hydrangea that covers itself with large white blooms in summer. The flowers are held upright on strong stems and take on a pinkish blush in fall.

Bombshell® Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Bombshell'

Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet (1 m) Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Flower Colour: White (mophead) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 Bombshell has a compact habit and is a prolific bloomer. Abundant white blooms cover the dark green foliage from summer until frost. Ball Ornamentals introduction.

Annabelle Hydrangea

Endless Summer® Bloomstruck

New

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘PIIHM-II’

Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Flower Colour: Pink (mophead) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3/4 New listing for 2015. The newest addition to the Endless Summer Collection. Produces intense, rose-pink or blue mop-head flowers on old and new wood. Requires a sheltered location and adequate winter protection. Bailey Nurseries introduction.

Endless Summer® The Original

Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Bailmer’

Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Flower Colour: Pink (mophead) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3/4 The first cultivar of this species to bloom on new wood. Mops of pink flowers. Requires a sheltered location and adequate winter protection. Bailey Nurseries introduction.

Fire & Ice® Hydrangea

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Endless Summer® Bloomstruck Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Wim’s Red'

Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Flower Colour: White turning to red Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 Flower clusters open cream, mature to pink by mid-Summer, and deepen to burgundy red in fall. Ball Ornamentals introduction.

ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Hydrangea Incrediball®

Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens ‘Abetwo’

Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Flower Colour: White (mophead) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 An exciting variant of Annabelle Hydrangea that produces massive 12" panicles on sturdy stems! The flowers emerge lime green, changing to pure snowy white.

Invincibelle Spirit® Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens ‘NCHA1’

Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Flower Colour: Pink (mophead) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 The first member of this species to offer rich pink mophead flowers in mid summer. Heat tolerant. Grows in full sun to part shade. Soil pH does not affect bloom colour.

Limelight® Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

Little Lamb® Hydrangea

Mature Height: 5 - 6 Feet (2 m) Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (2 m) Flower Colour: Green-white (panicle) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 Upright rounded shrub with outstanding lime-green flowers. Adds a sudden burst of colour to the late summer landscape. Flowers on new wood.

Little Lamb® Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lamb'

Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Flower Colour: White (panicle) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 Masses of dense white panicles are produced on this compact plant. USPP 15395

Little Lime® Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Jane'

Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Flower Colour: Green-white (panicle) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 A dwarf selection of the renowned Limelight Hydrangea, Little Lime fits well into any landscape. Its flowers take on a pink hue in fall and make spectacular bouquets.

Phantom® Hydrangea

New

Little Lime® Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom'

Mature Height: 5 - 6 Feet (2 m) Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (2 m) Flower Colour: White-pink (panicle) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 New listing for 2015. Phantom offers white flower panicles up to 45 cm in length in August.

Flowers darken to pink in September.

Pinky Winky® Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'DVPpinky'

Mature Height: 5 - 6 Feet (2 m) Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (2 m) Flower Colour: White-pink (panicle) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 Features 14 inch, double-flowered panicles borne on strong stems. The cream flowers turn dark pink from the base of the inflorescence.

Quickfire® Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Bulk'

Mature Height: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Flower Colour: Pink (panicle) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 Well named for its early blooms (1 month earlier than other cultivars); abundant white flowers mature to pink as the season progresses.

Strawberry Sundae® Hydrangea

New

Invincibelle Spirit® Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Rensun'

Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Flower Colour: Pink (panicle) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 New listing for 2015. Similar to Vanilla Strawberry, but with a smaller stature. Flowers emerge creamy white, change to pink and finally to strawberry red. Excellent for fresh cut and dried flower arrangements. Bailey Nurseries First Editions introduction.

Unique Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Unique’

Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Flower Colour: White (panicle) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 The cream panicles are larger than ‘PeeGee’ and make an outstanding floral display.

Vanilla Strawberry® Hydrangea

Hydrangea paniculata 'Renhy'

Mature Height: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Flower Colour: White-pink (panicle) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 Enormous flower panicles are a blend of vanilla and strawberry. Red colour in flowers persists for 3-4 weeks. Bailey Nurseries First Editions introduction.

Vanilla Strawberry® Hydrangea

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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Lonicera - Honeysuckle Arnold Red Honeysuckle

Lonicera tatarica 'Arnold Red'

Mature Height: 6 - 10 Feet (3 m) Mature Spread: 6 - 10 Feet (3 m) Flower Colour: Rosy-red Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2 This upright, rounded shrub with blue-green foliage produces deep, rosy red flowers in spring followed by red berries.

Honeyrose Honeysuckle Miniglobe Honeysuckle

Lonicera tatarica 'Honeyrose'

Mature Height: 6 - 10 Feet (3 m) Mature Spread: 6 - 10 Feet (3 m) Flower Colour: Rosy red Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 This upright, rounded shrub produces deep rosy-red flowers and blue-green foliage. Resists witches broom aphid.

Miniglobe Honeysuckle

Lonicera x xylosteoides 'Miniglobe'

Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Flower Colour: Yellow-white Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 The best compact, dwarf honeysuckle for the prairies. The superior, dark green foliage and compact growth habit make this an ideal foundation plant.

Philadelphus - Mockorange

Golden Mockorange

Blizzard Mockorange

Philadelphus lewisii 'Blizzard'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 5 Feet (1.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) White, fragrant

Covered with clusters of fragrant white flowers in mid-summer. A hardier form of Lewis Mockorange developed by the late Mr. John Wallace and named by the Morden Research Station.

Galahad Mockorange

Philadelphus x 'Galahad'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) White, fragrant

This compact shrub has glossy leaves and produces fragrant, single white flowers in late June.

Golden Mockorange

Philadelphus coronarius 'Aurea'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) White, fragrant

One of the best golden foliaged shrubs. Rich, golden foliage and fragrant single, white flowers in early summer. Compact plant form; makes a fine hedge.

Snowbelle Mockorange

Philadelphus x ‘Snowbelle’

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) White, fragrant

A Canadian introduction, this small shrub is loaded with clusters of deeply fragrant, double, pure white blossoms in early summer. Snowbelle is ideal for smaller gardens.

Physocarpus - Ninebark Amber Jubilee® Ninebark

Amber Jubilee® Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Jefam'

Mature Height: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Foliage Colour: Orange, green Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 An exciting hybrid ninebark resulting from a cross between Diabolo and Dart’s Gold. Emerging spring foliage is an outstanding blend of orange and red; purple fall colour. A Jeffries Nurseries introduction. CPBR #4765, USPP #23,177

Center Glow® Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Center Glow'

Mature Height: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Foliage Colour: Golden-burgundy Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 A hybrid from a cross between Diabolo and Dart’s Gold. Foliage emerges golden then quickly changes to burgundy. Minnesota LPDC introduction.

Coppertina® Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Mindia'

Mature Height: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Foliage Colour: Golden-burgundy Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 A hybrid between Dart’s Gold and Diabolo. New growth is an attractive coppery colour. Foliage turns to a rich red in summer. A Proven Winners Introduction. USPP #16,371

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Hardiness Zone Map Center

Glow®

Ninebark

see page 93

ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Physocarpus - Ninebark Dart's Gold Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'

Mature Height: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Foliage Colour: Golden Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 A hardy plant with outstanding golden foliage. Ideal for contrast in the landscape. Suitable for foundation or border plantings.

Diabolo® Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo'

Mature Height: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Foliage Colour: Purple Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 A dark purple leafed ninebark which adds a new colour for this genus. Creamy white flowers in the spring. USPP #11,211

Lemon Candy® Ninebark

Little Devil® Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Podaras 3’

Mature Height: 3 Feet (1 m) Mature Spread: 3 Feet (1 m) Foliage Colour: Lemon yellow Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 Lemon Candy has rich, golden foliage from spring to fall. It features white blooms in spring. Its compact habit is excellent for foundation and shrub border use.

Little Devil® Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Donna May’

Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Foliage Colour: Dark crimson-red Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 A dwarf version of Diabolo, Little Devil features beautiful, deep burgundy foliage throughout the season and small white-pink clusters of flowers in June. Bailey Nurseries introduction.

Summer Wine® Ninebark

Lemon Candy® Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward'

Mature Height: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Foliage Colour: Dark crimson-red Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 Dense shrub with neat and compact branching. Dark crimson-red foliage and pinkish-white blooms. Finer foliage than Diabolo. A Proven Winners Introduction. USPP #14,821

Tiny Wine® Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius 'SMPOTW'

Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Foliage Colour: Dark bronze-maroon Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 A dwarf ninebark that is extra bushy, with small, refined leaves. The dark foliage is colorful all season, and contrasts beautifully with the white flowers in late spring.

Potentilla Abbotswood Potentilla

Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood'

Tiny Wine® Ninebark

Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Flower Colour: White Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2 The large pure-white flowers are produced over a long season. The plant has a spreading habit.

Good for foundation plantings or low hedges.

Coronation Triumph Potentilla

Potentilla fruticosa 'Cor. Triumph'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Yellow

A plant with bright yellow flowers that are produced over a very long season. Like all potentillas it is well suited to dry and sunny conditions.

Goldfinger Potentilla

Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Yellow

Goldfinger Potentilla

A dense plant with very large and showy yellow flowers, up to 1½ inches in diameter. Compact habit and showy display make this an excellent specimen plant.

Gold Star Potentilla

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Gold Star’

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

1 - 2 Feet (0.6 m) Golden-yellow

This dwarf and compact shrub produces large, deep-golden yellow flowers throughout the summer season. The largest blooms of all the potentilla.

Mango Tango® Potentilla

Potentilla fruticosa 'UMan'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 2 Feet (0.6 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

2 Feet (0.6 m) Orange-red

The plant is dense and compact in appearance with a mounded growth habit. Bi-colour flowers (orange base with red centre). University of Manitoba introduction. PBR #0755, USPP 12,258

Mango Tango® Potentilla

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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS McKay's White Potentilla

Potentilla fruticosa 'McKay's White'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

2 - 2.5 Feet (0.6 m) White

White creamy flowers with foliage that is a light blue-green colour. Mature Spreading growth with arching branches. A sport of Katherine Dykes introduced by McKay Nursery.

Morden Snow Potentilla

Morden Snow Potentilla

Potentilla fruticosa 'Morden Snow'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

2 - 2.5 Feet (0.6 m) Double white

Outstanding double white flowers on a tidy, compact plant. Good for foundation plantings or low hedges. Selected at the Morden Research Station.

Orange Whisper Potentilla

Potentilla fruticosa 'Orange Whisper'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

2.5 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Orange

A compact plant producing pale-orange flowers. University of Manitoba introduction.

Pink Beauty® Potentilla

Potentilla fruticosa 'Pink Beauty'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

3 Feet (0.9 m) Pink

A University of Manitoba introduction with semi-double, clear-pink flowers and dark green foliage. Mature plant is bushy and full. PBR #0714, USPP #9,874

Pink Beauty® Potentilla

Prunus - Cherry & Almond Cistena Cherry Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Prunus x cistena 4 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Purple-red

Mature Spread: 4 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

Purplish-red foliage from spring to fall make this an excellent plant for contrast in the landscape. Subject to winter tip kill, but grows back readily.

Double Flowering Plum

Prunus triloba 'Multiplex'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Double-pink

The showy double pink blossoms usually cover the branches ahead of the green foliage.

Russian Almond Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Glo - Low Sumac

Prunus tenella 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Rose-red

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

A small, globe-shaped plant with shiny, narrow leaves. The attractive single, rose-red flowers appear in May and are followed by fuzzy, almond-like fruit.

Rhus - Sumac Gro - Low Sumac Mature Height: Fall Colour:

Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’ 2 - 3 Feet (1 m) Orange–red

Mature Spread: 6 Feet (2 m) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3

Wide spreading shrub that is excellent for massing and erosion control. Orange-red fall colour.

Smooth Sumac Mature Height: Fall Colour:

Rhus glabra 5 - 10 Feet (3 m) Reddish-purple

Mature Spread: 5 - 10 Feet (3 m) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2

A native shrub with dark green foliage and red fall colour. Well adapted to a dry conditions and poor soil. Suited for mass planting or controlling erosion.

Tiger Eyes® Sumac

Rhus typhina ‘Baitiger’

Mature Height: Fall Colour:

Mature Spread: 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 3/4

4 Feet (1.25 m) Orange-yellow

An exciting addition to any landscape. Compound leaves emerge green then turn to bright yellow with red petioles. Excellent for massing. Bailey Nurseries introduction. USPP #16,185

Ribes - Currant

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Alpine Currant

Alpine Currant 'Schmidt'

Ribes alpinum

Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2

3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Shiny green

One of the best shrubs for low hedges and foundation plantings. The leaves are green and shiny, turning yellow in the fall. This shrub’s shape can be easily maintained.

ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Ribes - Currant Golden Currant Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Ribes aureum 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Yellow, fragrant

Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

Produces golden flowers in spring and black fruit in late summer. Flowers attract hummingbirds and birds feed on the berries.

Salix - Willow Blue Fox Willow Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Salix brachycarpa 'Blue Fox' 3 Feet (0.9 m) Bluish-gray

Mature Spread: 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

Attractive silvery-blue foliage all season. Suitable for hedge plantings or a dwarf accent plant.

Dwarf Blue Leaf Arctic Willow

Salix purpurea 'Nana'

Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

3 Feet (0.9 m) Blue-green

An attractive hedge plant with fine-textured, blue-green foliage and purple twigs in winter.

Sandbar Willow Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Salix interior 5 – 10 Feet (3 m) Green

Golden Currant

Mature Spread: 5 - 10 Feet (3 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

A native shrub found in riparian areas. This rounded shrub has narrow green leaves and brown twigs. Suckering habit provides soil stabilization along slopes.

Sambucus - Elder Black Lace Elder Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Sambucus nigra ‘Eva’ 4 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Deep purple

Mature Spread: 4 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 4

Outstanding dark purple foliage is finely cut producing a lacy appearance. Excellent container plant for patios. Part of the Proven Winners Collection. USPP #15,575

Goldenlocks Elder Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Sambucus racemosa ‘Goldenlocks’ 3 Feet (0.9 m) Yellow

Mature Spread: 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

Black Lace® Elder

Compact globe-shaped shrub with finely cut yellow foliage. Small red fruit is produced in the fall. An outstanding plant for contrast in the landscape.

Morden Golden Glow Elder

Sambucus racemosa ‘Morden Golden Glow’

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Creamy white

Golden Glow offers improved vigour and outstanding lacy, fine-textured, golden foliage. Morden Research Station introduction.

Sutherland Golden Elder

S. racemosa ‘Sutherland Golden’

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 6 Feet (2 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

6 Feet (2 m) Creamy white

Fast growing shrub with yellow foliage and small red berries. Regular pruning is required.

Thundercloud Elder

Sambucus nigra ‘Thundercloud’

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3/4

6 Feet (2 m) Light pink

Morden Golden Glow Elder

A sport of 'Guincho Purple', this Elder has very dark purple-burgundy foliage. Distinctive red flower buds open to a lighter pink. Can be cut back each year to keep compact.

Shepherdia - Buffaloberry Silver Buffaloberry

Shepherdia argentea

Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Mature Spread: 8 - 10 Feet (3 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

8 - 10 Feet (3 m) Silver

This native plant has silver leaves, thorny branches, yellowish-white flowers and orange-red fruit that is good for jelly. Excellent as a barrier planting.

Silver Buffaloberry

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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Sorbaria - False Spirea Aurora False Spirea

Sorbaria x 'Aurora'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Plumes of white

This hybrid has the clean look and upright form of S. arborea and cold hardiness of S. sorbifolia.

Dense fern-like green foliage with large panicles of white flowers. Excellent for mass plantings.

Sem False Spirea

Sem False Spirea Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Sorbaria x 'Sem' 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Plumes of white

Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

A compact shrub with pink-red spring foliage that takes on a chartreuse tint in summer. White flower plumes are produced in mid-summer. Excellent for mass plantings.

Spiraea - Spirea Anthony Waterer Spirea

Spiraea x bumalda 'Anthony Waterer'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Rose-pink clusters

A shrub with blue green foliage that turns reddish-purple in fall. Attractive pink flowers in June and July. Known for its long season of bloom when cool conditions prevail.

Dakota Goldcharm Spirea

Dakota Goldcharm Spirea

Spiraea japonica ‘Mertyann’

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

15-18 Inches (0.5 m) Bright pink clusters

A very dwarf, gold leafed Spirea that grows well in full sun. The new leaves are a light bronze colour before turning yellowish-gold; showy pink flowers in mid-summer. An NDSU introduction.

Dart's Red Spirea Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Spiraea x bumalda 'Dart's Red' 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Dark-red fading pink

Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

This very tight, mound-forming plant has bluish-green foliage which emerges red in the spring.

Long-lasting carmine-red flowers are held in clusters above the foliage.

Double Play Gold Spirea Fairy Queen Spirea

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

New

2 Feet (0.6 m) Hot pink

Spiraea japonica 'Yan' Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

New listing for 2015. Double Play Gold features golden foliage accented by hot pink summer flowers. Am excellent low maintenance shrub with season-long colour. Deer resistant.

Fairy Queen Spirea

Spiraea trilobata ‘Fairy Queen'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) White clusters

This compact shrub is covered with masses of white, flat-topped flowers in June. Dark green foliage emerges blue-green in spring and turns an outstanding copper-bronze in fall.

Flaming Mound Spirea

Flaming Mound Spirea

Spiraea x bumalda 'Flaming Mound'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 2 Feet (0.6 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

2 Feet (0.6 m) Dark-pink clusters

A shrub with tight, mound-forming habit and attractive flaming-red foliage . The flower buds are a brilliant-red, while the flower heads turn dark pink to red in mid-summer.

Froebelli Spirea Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Spiraea x bumalda 'Froebelli' 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Pink clusters

Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

A very vigorous plant that produces flat clusters of pink flowers in July. Vigorous purple tips on the foliage in spring mature to green as the season progresses.

Golden Glitter Spirea Mature Height: Flower Colour:

3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) White

New

Spiraea nipponica 'Golden Glitter' Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

New listing for 2015. Golden Glitter offers yellow and green speckled foliage that is colourful all season. Clusters of pure white flowers in spring. Deer resistant.

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Golden Glitter Spirea

ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Spiraea - Spirea Goldflame Spirea Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Spiraea x bumalda 'Goldflame' 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Pink clusters

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

A shrub with many colour changes; bronzy-gold to red foliage in spring to soft yellow during the summer and red again in the fall. The light pink flowers bloom all summer.

Goldmound Spirea

Spiraea japonica 'Goldmound'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 18- 24 Inches (0.6 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

18- 24 Inches (0.6 m) Pink clusters

Goldflame Spirea

A very dense dwarf, compact ball-shaped spirea with golden foliage lasting all season long.

The light pink flowers appear in June-July.

Gumball Spirea Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Spiraea x bumalda ‘Gumball’ 2 Feet (0.6 m) Pink clusters

Mature Spread: 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

Similar to ‘Froebelli’ but more compact. Produces flat clusters of bright pink flowers and purplish tips on the green foliage in late spring. A good plant for small spaces.

Little Princess Spirea

Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

2 Feet (0.6 m) Pink clusters

Compact spirea with green foliage and pink flowers. Excellent ground cover or dwarf specimen.

Foliage changes to a dark red colour in the fall.

Magic Carpet Spirea

Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 2 Feet (0.6 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

18 Inches (0.5 m) Pink clusters

Little Princess Spirea

A dwarf spirea with leaves that emerge red then mature into bronze, red-tipped foliage. Clusters of pink flowers in early summer. USPP #9,363

Mini Sunglo Spirea

Spiraea x bumalda 'Mini Sunglo'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 2 Feet (0.6 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

12- 15 Inches (0.4 m) Pink clusters

More dense and dwarf in habit than ‘Goldmound’. Brilliant yellow leaf colour holds well during the summer. Pink flowers cover the foliage in mid summer. Bron & Sons introduction.

Pink Parasols Spirea

Spiraea japonica 'Wilma'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 Feet (1 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

3 Feet (0.9 m) Umbrella blooms

Magic Carpet Spirea

A new ground covering spirea with big, pink, fluffy blooms and blue-green leaves. Orange-red fall colour. A Proven Winner introduction. USPP #15,397

Shirobana Spirea Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana' 2.5 Feet (0.8 m) Pink & white clusters

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

Produces flowers in both pink and white. The leaves vary from a light to dark green. This shrub has a small mounded habit.

Snowmound Spirea

Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) White

Shirobana Spirea

A very showy flowering shrub with dark blue-green leaves contrasted by masses of white flowers in late May. Outstanding amoung spireas for its floral display.

Snowhite Spirea Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Spiraea x trilobata 'Snowhite' 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) White

Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

The tiny white flowers with prominent stamens are produced on arching branches. Developed

by F.L. Skinner of Dropmore, Manitoba.

Shrub Selection Guide see page 34 Snowmound Spirea

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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Spiraea - Spirea Superstar Spirea Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Spiraea x bumalda 'Denistar' 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Pink

Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

A branch sport of 'Froebelii', with a more compact form. Foliage is deep green, showing off the stunning, scarlet red new growth. Pink flowers in early summer. Introduced by Bailey Nurseries.

Superstar Spirea

Three-Lobe Spirea Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Spiraea trilobata 3 Feet (0.9 m) White

Mature Spread: 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

This shrub has graceful arching branches that are covered with white flowers in June.

Tor Spirea Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor' 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) White

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

A compact mound of dark green, birch-like leaves. Tiny white flowers in late spring. Fall colour in shades of orange, red and purple. Excellent in rock gardens and foundation plantings.

Symphoricarpos - Snowberry White Snowberry Three Lobe Spirea

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Symphoricarpos occidentalis 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Pink (white fruit)

Mature Spread: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness: Zone 2

This erect shrub is planted for erosion control and wildlife habitat. Small pink flowers are followed by white berry clusters that are retained into winter. Tolerates shade and poor soils.

Syringa - American Lilacs Pocahontas Lilac Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Syringa x hyacinthiflora ‘Pocahontas’ 10 - 12 Feet (3.6 m) single, deep violet

Mature Spread: 10 - 12 Feet (3.6 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

This plant is a profuse bloomer with fragrant purple flowers in early spring. Flowers earlier than French hybrids. Plant shows excellent vigour. F.L. Skinner hybrid.

Syringa - Father Fiala Lilacs Tor Spirea

Wonderblue Lilac

Syringa vulgaris ‘Wonderblue’

Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Flower Colour: single, special blue Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3 Also known as ‘Little Boy Blue’ it features powder-blue fragrant flowers in mid spring.

Wedgewood Blue Lilac

Syringa vulgaris ‘Wedgewood Blue’

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

6 Feet (1.75 m) true blue, fragrant

Showy panicles of single, sky blue flowers emerge from lilac pink buds. Superb fragrance.

Syringa - French Lilacs Common Lilac Pocahontas Lilac

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Syringa vulgaris 12 - 15 Feet (4.5 m) Fragrant, blue

Mature Spread: 8 - 12 Feet (3.6 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

This vigorous shrub has attractive leaves and fragrant lilac pink blossoms.

Beauty of Moscow Lilac

Syringa vulgaris ‘Krasavitsa Moskvy’

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

8 Feet (2.5 m) double white

Panicles of double, delicate pale pink flowers that turn white with maturity. Stunning in bloom.

Charles Joly Lilac Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Syringa vulgaris ‘Charles Joly’ 8 Feet (2.5 m) double red

Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

Smaller panicles of purple buds open to magenta double flowers.

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Charles Joly Lilac

Madame Lemoine Lilac

Syringa vulgaris ‘Madame Lemoine’

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 10 Feet (3 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

8 - 10 Feet (3 m) double white

This showy lilac bears panicles of double white flowers on a spreading bush.

ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Syringa - French Lilacs Paul Thirion Lilac Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Syringa vulgaris ‘Paul Thirion’ 8 Feet (2.5 m) double pink, fragrant

Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

This lilac features double purplish-pink, highly fragrant blooms that emerge from deep reddishpink buds from mid to late spring.

Prairie Petite® Lilac

Syringa vulgaris ‘Prairie Petite’

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

3 - 4 Feet (1.2 m) single pink, fragrant

Prairie Petite Lilac

A dense, compact lilac with light pink, upright flowers. Very tolerant of heat and dry conditions.

President Grevy Lilac

Syringa vulgaris ‘President Grevy’

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 8 - 10 Feet (3 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

10 - 12 Feet (3.6 m) double, blue

Upright grower with large panicles of double, lilac blue flowers.

Sensation Lilac Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ 10 - 12 Feet (3.6 m) bicolour (purple-white)

Mature Spread: 8 - 10 Feet (3 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

Interesting, bi-coloured flowers with purple florets and a white border. An outstanding lilac.

Syringa - Preston Lilacs Agnes Smith Lilac Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Syringa x prestoniae ‘Agnes Smith’ 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) single white

President Grevy Lilac

Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

White single, fragrant flowers, a truly outstanding Preston hybrid. Developed by Owen Rogers.

Charisma Lilac Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Syringa x prestoniae ‘Charisma’ 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) dark purple

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

A compact selection of Royalty lilac. Makes an excellent hedge. Non-suckering.

Coral Lilac Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Syringa x prestoniae ‘Coral’ 8 - 10 Feet (3 m) clear pink

Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

Pink flowers and light green foliage. Non-suckering.

Donald Wyman Lilac

Syringa x prestoniae ‘Donald Wyman’

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

8 - 10 Feet (3 m) red-purple tone

Minuet Lilac

Panicles of purple buds open to red-purple flowers. Non-suckering.

Minuet Lilac Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Syringa x prestoniae ‘Minuet’ 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) soft pink

Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

Dense, compact plant with large dark green leaves. Light purple buds open to single, soft pink blooms. Non-suckering.

Miss Canada Lilac

Syringa x prestoniae ‘Miss Canada’

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) bright pink

This lilac blooms earlier and has larger leaves than other Preston varieties. It’s flowers are the brightest pink of the late flowering lilacs. Non-suckering.

Royalty Lilac Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Syringa x prestoniae ‘Royalty’ 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) dark purple

Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.8 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

Dark-green leathery foliage, purple blooms. Non-suckering.

Hardiness Zone Map

see page 93 Royalty Lilac

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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Other Lilacs - Syringa Bloomerang Lilac Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Syringa x ‘Penda’ 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Lavender-purple

Mature Spread: 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

Fragrant purple flowers that burst forth in spring and then again in mid-summer. Compact growth habit with small leaves.

Miss Kim Lilac

Dwarf Korean Lilac

Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Pink lavender

A distinctive lilac with a soft pink bloom and heavy fragrance. Dark green foliage covers this compact shrub. Makes an ideal hedge of small stature.

Josee Lilac

Syringa (patula x macrophylla) x meyeri

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

3 - 4 Feet (1.2 m) Single pink, fragrant

Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.2 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

A dense, compact lilac with light pink, upright flowers. This hybrid lilac blooms more than four times per year. Very tolerant of heat and dry conditions.

Miss Kim Lilac Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Syringa patula 'Miss Kim' 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Lavender purple

Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

Distinctive dwarf lilac with fragrant lavender purple flowers and purple fall colouration. Fragrant late bloomer.

Alaska Cranberry

Villosa Lilac

Syringa villosa

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Pink lavender

Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

A dense tall shrub with stout ascending branches. This species blooms later than the common lilac. Lavender-pink flowers fade to gray-white. Non-suckering.

Viburnum - Arrowwood, Cranberry, Wayfaring Tree Alaska Cranberry Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Viburnum trilobum ‘Alaska’ 10 Feet (3 m) White (red fruit)

Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

Produces flat clusters of white flowers followed by bright red fruit clusters in fall.

Blue

Muffin®

Viburnum

Blue Muffin Arrowwood

Viburnum dentatum 'Christom'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) White (blue fruit)

A compact selection of Arrowwood Viburnum with glossy leaves and intense blue fruit in late summer. Part of the Proven Winner Collection.

Compact American Cranberry

Viburnum trilobum 'Compactum'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) White (red fruit)

A compact selection of this species. Flat heads of white flowers appear in early-June followed by clusters of red berries in summer. The foliage turns red in the fall. Shade tolerant.

Dwarf European Cranberry

Viburnum opulus 'Nanum'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 1.5 - 2 Feet (0.6 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

1.5 - 2 Feet (0.6 m) White

A non-flowering plant that is characterized by very dense foliage. Excellent for foundation planting and hedges. Shade tolerant.

Emerald Triumph Wayfaring Tree

Viburnum lantana ‘Emerald Triumph’

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) White (multicolour fruit)

This shrub has a more compact, rounded habit than the Wayfaring Tree. Glossy foliage and creamy, flat-topped flowers in spring give way to red-black fruit in the fall.

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Compact American Cranberry

ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Viburnum - Arrowwood, Cranberry, Wayfaring Tree Highbush Cranberry

Viburnum trilobum

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

10 Feet (3 m) White (red fruit)

A native shrub that produces flat clusters of white flowers followed by attractive bright red cranberry clusters in the summer. The dark green, lobed leaves turn a scarlet-red in the fall.

Mohican Wayfaring Tree

Viburnum lantana ‘Mohican’

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 6 Feet (2 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

6 Feet (2 m) White

A more dwarf and compact form of Wayfaring Tree. White flowers cover the plant in early spring and are followed by orange-red fruit in summer. Black fruit in autumn.

Nannyberry Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mohican Wayfaring Tree

Viburnum lentago 8 - 10 Feet (3 m) White (blue fruit)

Mature Spread: 8 - 10 Feet (3 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

This native shrub produces white flowers in June followed by blue-black fruit. The upright growth form with brilliant red foliage in the fall makes this a good landscape choice.

Snowball Viburnum

Viburnum opulus 'Sterile'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

8 - 10 Feet (3 m) White

This popular plant produces large, double white flowers that turn to light pink. The flowers are sterile so do not produce fruit. A showy plant with maple-like leaves. Prefers a shady location.

Wentworth Cranberry

Viburnum trilobum ‘Wentworth’

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 2

10 Feet (3 m) White

A heavy fruiting selection of this species. Large red fruit is good for making preserves.

Snowball Viburnum

Weigela Minuet Weigela Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Weigela florida 'Minuet' 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Ruby red

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

This dwarf cultivar blooms freely producing slightly fragrant flowers. The tube and corolla is ruby red, petal lobes are purple, throat is yellow.

My Monet Weigela

Weigela florida 'Verwig'

Mature Height: Foliage Colour:

Mature Spread: 12 - 15 Inches (0.5 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 4

12 - 15 Inches (0.5 m) Variegated (green/white)

A compact weigela with very unique variegated foliage and pink flowers. Excellent patio plant.

A Proven Winners Introduction. USPP #16,824

Red Prince Weigela

Weigela florida 'Red Prince'

Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Brilliant red

Minuet Weigela

This showy shrub produces a mass of tubular-shaped flowers that are a deep-red in colour.The upright and slender stems are covered by rich green leaves creating a loose habit.

Rumba Weigela Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Weigela florida 'Rumba' 3 Feet (0.9 m) Dark red

Mature Spread: 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

A vigorous, compact shrub that produces dark red flowers with a yellow throat from June to September. The foliage is an attractive green tinged with a bronzy-purple colour.

Tango Weigela Mature Height: Flower Colour:

Weigela florida 'Tango' 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Red

Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Exposure / Hardiness:  Zone 3

This shrub has a compact rounded growth habit and is covered with a profusion of pink flowers in the spring. The foliage is a purplish-green and turns a purple colour in fall.

Red Prince Weigela

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DECIDUOUS SHRUB SELECTION GUIDE FOLIAGE COLOUR Golden:  Morden Golden Glow Elder  Lemon Candy® Ninebark  Dart’s Gold Ninebark  Tiger Eyes® Sumac  Sem False Spirea

Orange-red foliage:  Autumn Magic Chokeberry  Emerald Carousel Barberry  Hedge Cotoneaster  Tiger Eyes® Sumac

Variegated:  Rose Glow Barberry  Ivory Halo® Dogwood  Cool Splash® Diervilla  My Monet® Weigela

Red foliage:  Atomic® Amur Maple  Little Rebel® Dogwood  Dwarf Winged Euonymus  Compact American Cranberry  Alaska & Wentworth Cranberry

Purple:  Concorde Barberry  Center Glow® Ninebark  Summer Wine® Ninebark  Coppertina® Ninebark  Diabolo Ninebark  Little Devil® Ninebark

Ornamental Fruit:  Redosier Dogwood  Turkestan Burning Bush  Blue Muffin® Viburnum  Mohican Viburnum  Highbush Cranberry  Emerald Triumph Viburnum

FLOWER COLOUR White:  Annabelle Hydrangea  Limelight® / Little Lime® Hydrangea  Mockorange  Abbotswood / Morden Snow Potentilla  Highbush Cranberry  Snowball Viburnum Pink:  Rose Daphne  Endless Summer® Hydrangea  Pink Beauty® Potentilla  Double Flowering Plum  Dwarf Korean Lilac Yellow:  Common / Pygmy Caragana  Northern Gold Forsythia  Dwarf Broom  Goldfinger / Gold Star Potentilla Red:  Red Prince Weigela  Vanilla Strawberry® Hydrangea

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FALL COLOUR

SHRUBS FOR WILDLIFE Fruit Attracts Song Birds:  Autumn Magic Chokeberry  Hedge Cotoneaster  Redosier Dogwood  Honeysuckle  Nanking Cherry  Golden Elder  Silver Buffaloberry  Blue Muffin® Viburnum  Highbush Cranberry  Mohican Viburnum  Nannyberry Flowers Attract Hummingbirds:  most Lilacs  Minuet Weigela  Red Prince Weigela  Rumba Weigela  Tango Weigela

VINES & CLIMBERS Celastrus - Bittersweet Autumn Revolution Bittersweet

Celastrus scandens ‘Bailumn’

Foliage: Glossy green Fruit: Orange, red seed Habit: Twining vine Hardiness: Zone 2 Autumn Revolution is a self-fruitful cultivar producing bright orange fruit that are more than double the size of the species. A First Editions introduction from Bailey Nurseries.

Clematis - Hardy Varieties Blue Bird Clematis

Clematis macropetala ‘Blue Bird’

Foliage: Glossy green Flowers: Habit: Twining vine Hardiness: Semi-double, outward-facing purple blue flowers in early summer

Blue Boy Clematis

Purple blue Zone 2

Clematis x ‘Blue Boy’

Foliage: Glossy green Flowers: Steel blue Habit: Twining vine Hardiness: Zone 2 Nodding, 4-5” steel blue flowers; blooms from June to September. Developed by Frank Skinner.

Ruby Clematis

Clematis alpina ‘Ruby’

Foliage: Glossy green Flowers: Mauve-red Habit: Twining vine Hardiness: Zone 2 Bell shaped, mauve-red flowers in May and June; attractive seed heads

Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis

Clematis viticella ‘Purpurea Plena’

Foliage: Glossy green Flowers: Habit: Twining vine Hardiness: Double, 2-3”, rosy purple flowers from July to September

White Swan Clematis

Rose purple Zone 2

Autumn Revolution® Bittersweet

Clematis x ‘White Swan’

Foliage: Glossy green Flowers: Creamy white Habit: Twining vine Hardiness: Zone 2 Beautiful creamy white flowers in May and June, 5” diameter. Developed by Frank Skinner.

Clematis - Tender Varieties Etoile Violette Clematis

Clematis x ‘Etoile Violette’

Foliage: Glossy green Flowers: Habit: Twining vine Hardiness: Deep purple, 5 inch blooms, free flowering and vigorous.

Deep purple Zone 3

Hagley Hybrid Clematis

Clematis x ‘Hagley Hybrid’

Foliage: Glossy green Habit: Twining vine Shell-pink, 4 inch blooms.

Flowers: Hardiness:

Huldine Clematis

Clematis x ‘Huldine’

Foliage: Glossy green Habit: Twining vine Pearly-white flowers, vigorous grower.

Flowers: Hardiness:

Jackmanii Clematis

Clematis x ‘Jackmanii’

Foliage: Glossy green Flowers: Habit: Twining vine Hardiness: Deep purple, 4 - 6 inch blooms, one of the best known varieties.

Multi Blue Clematis

Light pink Zone 3

Pearly white Zone 3

Deep purple Zone 3

Blue Bird Clematis

Clematis x ‘Multi Blue’

Foliage: Glossy green Flowers: Blue purple Habit: Twining vine Hardiness: Zone 3 Ever-changing flowers that start off single, then develop multiple rows of petals as they age.

Deep blue-purple colour with silvery mid-ribs.

Nelly Moser Clematis

Clematis x ‘Nelly Moser’

Foliage: Glossy green Flowers: Habit: Twining vine Hardiness: Pastel mauve-pink with carmine bar, 4 inch blooms

Niobe Clematis

Pink with carmine Zone 3

Clematis x ‘Niobe’

Foliage: Glossy green Flowers: Habit: Twining vine Hardiness: Very deep almost black ruby-red, 4 - 5 inch blooms

Ruby red Zone 3

Purpurea Plena Elegans Clematis

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VINES & CLIMBERS Clematis - Tender Varieties

Ville de Lyon Clematis Miss Kim Lilac

Ramona Clematis

Clematis x ‘Ramona’

Foliage: Glossy green Habit: Twining vine Lavender-blue, 5 - 7 inch blooms

Flowers: Hardiness:

Lavender blue Zone 3

Ville de Lyon Clematis

Clematis x ‘Ville de Lyon’

Foliage: Glossy green Habit: Twining vine Carmine-red blooms with lighter center

Flowers: Hardiness:

Wildfire Clematis

Clematis x ‘Wildfire’

Carmine red Zone 3

Foliage: Glossy green Flowers: Bicolour Habit: Twining vine Hardiness: Zone 3 Huge 6-8” violet purple flowers with a red-purple bar in the center of each petal.

Humulus - Hops Golden Hop Vine

Humulus lupulus ‘Bianca’

Foliage: Golden yellow Fruit: Yellow bladder-type Habit: Twining vine Hardiness: Zone 3 A great vine for an arch or trellis. Produces yellow, bladder-type fruit in late summer.

Lonicera - Honeysuckle Dropmore Scarlet Honeysuckle Alaska Cranberry

Wildfire Clematis

Lonicera x brownii ‘Scarlet Trumpet’

Foliage: Waxy green Flowers: Orange, red Habit: Twining vine Hardiness: Zone 2 The trumpet-shaped flowers bloom heavily throughout the summer. Requires a trellis for support. Developed by F.L. Skinner of Dropmore, Manitoba.

Mandarin Honeysuckle

Lonicera x ‘Mandarin’

Foliage: Dark green Flowers: Bright orange Habit: Twining vine Hardiness: Zone 3 A hardy vine that blooms from late spring through summer. Flowers are bright-orange with yellow centers. University of British Columbia introduction.

Parthenocissus - Ivy Engleman Ivy Blue Muffin® Viburnum

Mandarin Honeysuckle

P. quinquefolia ‘Englemannii’

Foliage: Glossy green Fall Colour: Red Habit: Twining vine Hardiness: Zone 3 A selection of Virginia Creeper with smaller leaves. Less vigorous, but is self-clinging. Deep red fall colour.

Virginia Creeper

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Foliage: Glossy green Fall Colour: Red Habit: Twining vine Hardiness: Zone 2 A fast growing vine with small blue fruit and dark green foliage that turns crimson red in the fall. Excellent for covering fences and buildings.

Wisteria Blue Moon Wisteria

Wisteria macrostachya ‘Blue Moon’

Foliage: Green Flowers: Fragrant lavender blue Habit: Twining vine Hardiness: Zone 4 One of the hardiest of all wisterias, Blue Moon features chains of lavender flowers up to three times each year. Attracts hummingbirds to the garden.

Hardiness Zone Map

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Blue Moon Wisteria

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HARDY ROSES Rosa - Canadian Roses Canada Blooms Rose

Rosa x ‘Canada Blooms’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

3 Feet (0.9 m) Pink

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 4

Often described as a hardy Hybrid Tea rose, Canada Blooms produces fragrant flowers with over 40 petals. The bloom color is pink and the growth habit produces strong long stem roses ready to be presented to a loved one. The dark-green foliage is moderately resistant to diseases. A sheltered location in the garden combined with additional mulch in the fall and some lasting snow cover should guarantee winter survival in zones 2 and 3.

Never Alone Rose Height: Flowers:

New 2 Feet (0.6 m) Red/white

Canada Blooms Rose

Rosa x ‘Never Alone’ Spread: Hardiness:

1 Foot (0.3 m) Zone 3

New listing for 2015. A unique Canadian rose from the program in Morden, Manitoba. Dark green, disease-resistant foliage on a dwarf shrub rose. The 4-5 cm flowers are stunning with deep red edges and vibrant white centers. The CFL Alumni Association has joined with the Never Alone Foundation to assist in marketing the Never Alone Rose across Canada. The purpose of a NAF-CNLA partnership is to introduce a Never Alone Rose in Canada as a way to raise funds for the Foundation and for the CNLA’s Heritage Fund.

Olds College Centennial Rose

Rosa x ‘Olds College’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

2 Feet (0.6 m) Peach

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 3

A uniquely coloured hardy rose from the program in Morden, Manitoba. Blooms are apricot in colour, double-petalled and are produced on new wood from June to September. Named in honour of the 100th anniversary of Olds College in 2013.

Olds College Rose

Together we can do so much Never Alone Foundation in partnership with the Canadian Football League Alumni Association and the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association presents the Never Alone Rose.

Never Alone Foundation is a national registered charity committed to improving the lives of people affected by cancer. Your purchase of this resilient Canadian rose helps to ensure cancer patients and their families are Never Alone in their journey.

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HARDY ROSES Rosa - Canadian Artists Roses This exciting new rose series was developed through cooperative efforts at the St-Jean, QC. and Morden AAFC Research Stations. Canadian Artists Roses are own rooted and repeat bloomers.

Bill Reid Rose Height: Flowers:

Rosa x ‘Bill Reid’ 3 Feet (0.9 m) Yellow

Spread: Hardiness:

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 3

This attractive yellow rose is named for the acclaimed Haida sculptor. Compact plant with good disease resistance. An improvement over Morden Sunrise.

Bill Reid Rose

Campfire Rose Height: Flowers:

Rosa x ‘Campfire’ 3 Feet (0.9 m) Tri-colour

Spread: Hardiness:

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 3

The latest in the Canadian Artist Rose series this exceptional new variety offers tri-coloured (purple red, white and yellow) flowers. ‘My Hero’ x ‘Frontenac’ hybrid.

Emily Carr Rose Height: Flowers:

Rosa x ‘Emily Carr’ 3 Feet (0.9 m) Medium red

Spread: Hardiness:

4 Feet (1.25 m) Zone 3

Named after the famous Canadian painter, this upright shrub covers itself in clusters of large, deep red blooms all season.

Felix Leclerc Rose

Felix Leclerc Rose

Rosa x ‘Felix Leclerc’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

3 - 6 Feet (1.8 m) Medium pink

4 Feet (1.25 m) Zone 3

Named after the famous French-Canadian singer, this variety covers itself in clusters of large, medium pink blooms all season. Can be trained as a climber.

Rosa - Parkland Roses These roses were developed at Manitoba’s own Morden Research Station. Parkland Roses are hardy in zones 2 and 3, own rooted and repeat bloomers.

Adelaide Hoodless Rose

Rosa x ‘Adelaide Hoodless’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

3 Feet (0.9 m) Medium red

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 2

Semi-double to double flowers with 12-16 petals and a slight fragrance. Clusters of up to 35 buds have been noted for this cultivar. Resistant to powdery mildew.

Campfire Rose

Cuthbert Grant Rose

Rosa x ‘Cuthbert Grant’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

3 Feet (0.9 m) Crimson red

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 3

This award winning rose produces double flowers have 15-20 petals. Plant blooms from early summer until fall. Flowers borne in clusters of 3-6.

Hope for Humanity Rose

Rosa x ‘Hope for Humanity’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

3 Feet (0.9 m) Blood red

2 Feet (0.6 m) Zone 3

Double cup-shaped blooms have 15-25 petals and light fragrance. Good disease resistance.

Marshall’s Peace Garden Rose

Rosa x ‘Marshall’s Peace Garden’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

2 Feet (0.6 m) Creamy white

2 Feet (0.6 m) Zone 2

A sport of the popular cultivar Morden Blush. Abundant, creamy white flowers and glossy, disease resistant foliage.

Morden Belle Rose

Morden Belle Rose

Rosa x ‘Morden Belle’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

3 Feet (0.9 m) Medium pink

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 3

The final introduction of the Parkland Rose Series from Morden. Abundant, medium pink flowers and glossy, disease resistant foliage.

Morden Blush Rose

Rosa x ‘Morden Blush’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

2 Feet (0.6 m) Ivory pink

2 Feet (0.6 m) Zone 2

A dwarf plant with double flowers (50 petals) in clusters of 1-5. As they mature flowers fade from pink to ivory. Excellent for bouquets.

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Morden Blush Rose

Morden Centennial Rose

Rosa x ‘Morden Centennial’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

3 Feet (0.9 m) Medium pink

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 2

Lightly scented flowers have 40 petals and are borne in clusters of 1-4. Disease resistant.

HARDY ROSES Rosa - Parkland Roses Morden Fireglow Rose

Rosa x ‘Morden Fireglow’

Height: 2 Feet (0.6 m) Spread: 1 Foot (0.3 m) Flowers: Scarlet red Hardiness: Zone 2 Glowing red flowers have 28 petals. The unique flower colour was the result of lab-based selection based on petal pigments. Moderate resistance to powdery mildew.

Morden Sunrise Rose

Rosa x ‘Morden Sunrise’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Yellow, pink blush

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 3

Single (12 petals), bicoloured blooms. Orange buds open to blooms in sunrise shades.

Prairie Joy Rose Height: Flowers:

Morden Sunrise Rose

Rosa x ‘Prairie Joy’ 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Medium pink

Spread: Hardiness:

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 2

A dense plant with double flowers (30-40 petals). Excellent disease resistance. Fine hedge.

Prairie Snowdrift Rose

Rosa x ‘Prairie Snowdrift’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

4 Feet (1.25 m) Cream white

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 2

Full, cup-shaped cream-white blossoms with greenish-yellow centre. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Winnipeg Parks Rose

Rosa x ‘Winnipeg Parks’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

2 Feet (0.6 m) Medium red

Prairie Snowdrift Rose

2 Feet (0.6 m) Zone 2

A small, shrub rose with outstanding red flowers throughout the summer. Dark green foliage is tinged with red in the fall. Excellent disease resistance.

Rosa - Explorer Roses These roses were developed at Agriculture Canada’s Ottawa and St-Jean research stations.

Explorer Roses are hardy in zones 2 and 3, own rooted and repeat bloomers.

Alexander Mackenzie Rose

Rosa x ‘Alexander Mackenzie’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

5 Feet (1.5 m) Deep red

5 Feet (1.5 m) Zone 3

Recurrent bloomer with clusters of double, red flowers. New foliage has an attractive red tint.

Used as a low climber.

Champlain Rose Height: Flowers:

Winnipeg Parks Rose

Rosa x ‘Champlain’ 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Dark red

Spread: Hardiness:

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 3

Large, velvety flowers with 30 petals are slightly fragrant. Shiny, green foliage is resistant to powdery mildew and black spot.

J.P. Connell Rose Height: Flowers:

Rosa x ‘J.P. Connell’ 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Lemon yellow

Spread: Hardiness:

5 Feet (1.5 m) Zone 2

Double yellow flowers fade to cream as they mature. Blooms are abundant in June and produce an intense fragrance. Resistant to powdery mildew.

John Cabot Rose Height: Flowers:

Rosa x ‘John Cabot’ 8 - 10 Feet (3 m) Medium red

Spread: Hardiness:

4 Feet (1.25 m) Zone 2

Alexander Mackenzie Rose

An outstanding climbing rose with fragrant flowers. John Cabot blooms mainly in early summer, and offers good resistance to black spot and powdery mildew.

John Davis Rose Height: Flowers:

Rosa x ‘John Davis’ 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Medium pink

Spread: Hardiness:

4 Feet (1.25 m) Zone 2

This climbing rose has flowers with a spicy perfume fragrance. Recurrent blooms throughout the summer. Resistant to black spot and powdery mildew.

Lambert Closse Rose

Rosa x ‘Lambert Closse’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

2 Feet (0.6 m) Medium pink

2 Feet (0.6 m) Zone 3

Upright bush-type rose with shiny green foliage. Blooms have up to 53 petals and are produced from June to September. Good resistance to black spot and powdery mildew.

John Davis Rose

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HARDY ROSES Rosa - Shrub Roses Hansa Rose Height: Flowers:

Rosa rugosa ‘Hansa’ 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Medium red

Spread: Hardiness:

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 2

Very fragrant, double, crimson coloured flowers are followed by large scarlet hips. Recurrent bloomer with reliable cold hardiness.

Persian Yellow Rose

Persian Yellow Rose

Rosa foetida periana

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Bright yellow

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 4

Small, double golden-yellow flowers are borne along the vigorous canes. Early bloomer.

Purple Pavement Rugosa Rose

Rosa x ‘Purple Pavement’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

3 Feet (0.9 m) Purple-red

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 2

Blooms throughout the summer with large clusters of semi-double flowers.

Redleaf Rose Height: Flowers:

Rosa glauca 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Medium pink

Spread: Hardiness:

4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Zone 2

Simple flowers complement this species outstanding red-tinged foliage.

Purple Pavement Rose Scarlet Pavement Rugosa Rose

Rosa x ‘Scarlet Pavement’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

3 Feet (0.9 m) Red

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 2

Blooms throughout the summer with large clusters of semi-double flowers.

Snow Pavement Rugosa Rose

Rosa x ‘Snow Pavement’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

2 Feet (0.6 m) Snowy-white

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 2

Blooms throughout the summer with semi-double blossoms. Low spreading habit.

Snow Pavement Rose

Therese Bugnet Rose

Rosa x ‘Therese Bugnet’

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Pink

4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Zone 2

Large fragrant flowers are produced on old wood from mid-June until frost. Other features include red fall foliage and colourful red stems for winter effect.

Topaz Jewel Rose Height: Flowers:

Rosa rugosa ‘Topaz Jewel’ 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Yellow

Spread: Hardiness:

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 4

The first re-blooming yellow Rugosa rose. Fragrant blooms are borne in sprays of 5-10 all over its arching branches. Some top dieback in zone 3.

Wild (Woods) Rose

Rosa woodsii

Height: Flowers:

Spread: Hardiness:

4 Feet (1.25 m) Pink

4 Feet (1.25 m) Zone 3

This durable, native rose produces single red-pink flowers followed by orange-red hips. Well adapted to a variety of soil types.

Therese Bugnet Rose

TIPS FOR GROWING ROSES

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Woods Rose

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A rose should be planted in a well-aerated, sunny location that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight each day.

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Roses can be fertilized on a monthly basis until early August and watered once per week, preferably in the morning.

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Watering roses at soil level, under the foliage, reduces leaf wetness and limits disease development.

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Removal of spent flowers and fruit will promote the development of new rose buds.

TENDER ROSES Rosa - Tender Roses Black Bacarra (Hybrid Tea) – deep shade of red, almost black Caribia – orange and red striped with a splash of yellow, light fragrance Chicago Peace (Hybrid Tea) – blend of phlox pink and canary yellow; light fragrance Dick Clark (Grandiflora) – cream and cherry blushed burgundy; mild fragrance Double Delight (Hybrid Tea) – cream blushing red; strong fragrance Dream Come True (Grandiflora) – golden-yellow edged and blushed with ruby; mild fragrance Fragrant Plum (Grandiflora) – lavender blushing purple; strong, fruity fragrance Fragrant Cloud (Hybrid Tea) – orange red; very strong fragrance Granada (Hybrid Tea) – swirls of gold, peach, pink & red; strong fragrance Ink Spots (Hybrid Tea) – blackened velvet red, light fragrance

Whisky Mac Hybrid Tea Rose

Intrigue (Floribunda) – novel plum purple; strong fragrance Las Vegas (Hybrid Tea) –Rich, orange-red with a reverse of golden-yellow Love (Grandiflora) – scarlet with pure white reverse; light fragrance Love & Peace (Hybrid Tea) – golden yellow, edged in pink, strong fruity fragrance Midas Touch (Hybrid Tea) – deep yellow; strong fragrance Mister Lincoln (Hybrid Tea) – velvety deep red; strong fragrance Neptune (Hybrid Tea) – Lavender blooms; strong, sweet fragrance Oklahoma (Hybrid Tea) – Black velvet-red flowers; strong fragrance Olympiad (Hybrid Tea) – scarlet red, light fragrance Paradise (Hybrid Tea) – purple blend; strong fragrance Pascali (Hybrid Tea) – creamy white; light fragrance Peace (Hybrid Tea) – lemony yellow edged pure pink; light fragrance Queen Elizabeth (Grandiflora) – clear pink, moderate fragrance

Paradise Hybrid Tea Rose

Scentimental (Floribunda) – Red petals splashed with white; spice fragrance Sterling Silver (Hybrid Tea) – silvery lavender grey; strong fragrance Sunsprite (Floribunda) – deep yellow; strong fragrance Tiffany (Hybrid Tea) – Pale pink blooms with light gold centers; fruity fragrance Tropicana (Hybrid Tea) – clear coral orange; moderate fragrance Whisky Mac (Hybrid Tea) – a blend of golden apricot; strong fragrance

New

Rosa - Climbing Roses Don Juan – deep velvety red flowers; strong fragrance Golden Showers – bright clear yellow flowers; moderate fragrance Joseph’s Coat – multicolors of red, pink, orange and yellow; light fragrance

Rosa - Clean’n’Easy Tea Roses

New

These roses produce amazing bouquet style blooms and have excellent disease resistance.

Brothers Grimm (Floribunda) – flashy orange with yellow reverse, strong fragrance

Poseidon Clean’n’Easy Tea Rose

Grande Amore (Hybrid Tea) – dark red buds open to stunning bright rose, strong fragrance Eternal Flame (Hybrid Tea) – large blooms of soft yellow, strong citrus fragrance Poseidon (Floribunda) – cup-shaped, lavender-blue flowers, light fragrance Wedding Bells (Hybrid Tea) – rich pink star-shaped blooms, strong fragrance

Rosa - Patio Tree Roses These Floribunda rose varieties are budded onto a 24” trunk.

Chihuly – showy, multi-coloured flowers; light fragrance Cinco de Mayo – smoky lavender and rusty red-orange blend, moderate fragrance Easy Does It – Mango orange, peach pink & ripe apricot, mild fragrance Ebb Tide – smoky deep plum purple flowers; strong fragrance Ketchup & Mustard – ketchup red & mustard yellow bicolor, mild fragrance Lava Flow – very dark red, light fragrance Love Song – clear lavender flowers, light fragrance Scentimental – burgundy red & creamy white; strong fragrance Sunsprite – deep yellow flowers; strong fragrance Vavoom – orange-juice Orange, moderate spicy fragrance Yabba Dabba Doo – Bright orange pink with a yellow eye, light fragrance

Scentimental Patio Tree Rose

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EVERGREENS & CONIFERS Abies - Fir Dwarf Balsam Fir Height: Foliage:

Abies balsamea ‘Nana’ 2 Feet (0.6 m) Green

Spread: Hardiness:

3 Feet (0.9 m) Zone 2

A dark-green evergreen with mounded habit. Fine textured foliage.

Arcadia Juniper

Juniperus - Spreading Juniper Arcadia Juniper Height: Foliage:

Juniperus sabina ‘Arcadia’ 24-30 Inches (0.75m) Medium green

Spread: Hardiness:

3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Zone 2

This all purpose juniper has soft foliage that is a medium green in colour. The branch habit is semi-spreading. Prefers full sun.

Blue Chip Juniper Height: Foliage:

Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’ 8 Inches (0.2 m) Silver blue

Spread: Hardiness:

3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Zone 3

A low mounding juniper with branches radiating from the centre. The silver blue colour of the foliage is retained throughout the year.

Blue Chip Juniper

Blue Danube Juniper

Juniperus sabina ‘Blue Danube’

Height: Foliage:

Spread: Hardiness:

24-30 Inches (0.8 m) Blue green

3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Zone 3

A broad, semi-erect and spreading plant with shimmering, blue-green foliage.

Blue Forest Juniper

Juniperus sabina ‘Blue Forest’

Height: Foliage:

Spread: Hardiness:

12 Inches (0.3 m) Blue green

3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Zone 3

A low growing plant with erect branches so spread is reduced. Use this plant in rock gardens or as a groundcover in small sites.

Blue Star Juniper Calgary Carpet Juniper

Height: Foliage:

Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ 12 Inches (0.3 m) Blue green

Spread: Hardiness:

12- 18 Inches (0.5 m) Zone 3

Forms a mounded shape of bright, steel blue foliage. A slow growing, compact juniper suited for sheltered locations such as rock gardens. Full sun to light shade.

Calgary Carpet Juniper

Juniperus sabina ‘Calgary Carpet’

Height: 12 Inches (0.3 m) Spread: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Foliage: Bright green Hardiness: Zone 3 A compact, dense form of ‘Arcadia’ with attractive horizontal branching. The soft foliage is appealing bright green.

Gold Lace Juniper

Gold Lace Juniper

Juniperus chinesis ‘P. Aurea Gold Lace’

Height: 24 Inches (0.6 m) Spread: 4 Feet (1.25 m) Foliage: Bright yellow Hardiness: Zone 3 Semi-dwarf evergreen with feathery, foliage that is bright yellow in colour.

Golden Pfitzer Juniper

Juniperus chinensis ‘P. Aurea’

Height: 24-30 Inches (0.75m) Spread: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Foliage: Light green Hardiness: Zone 3 The gray-green foliage is highlighted with a bright golden-yellow colour of the new growth.

Prefers full sun.

Hughes Juniper

Juniperus horizontalis ‘Hughes’

Height: 12 Inches (0.3 m) Spread: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Foliage: Silver blue Hardiness: Zone 2 A silvery-blue, low growing, spreading juniper with silver blue foliage. Popular choice for landscapers. Prefers full sun.

Icee Blue Juniper

Juniperus horizontalis ‘Monber’

Height: 4 Inches (0.1 m) Spread: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Foliage: Silver blue Hardiness: Zone 3 A low growing, wide spreading ground cover with a dense crown. Foliage is an outstanding silver-blue.

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Hughes Juniper

EVERGREENS & CONIFERS Juniperus - Spreading Juniper Prince of Wales Juniper

J. horizontalis 'Prince of Wales'

Height: 8 Inches (0.2 m) Spread: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Foliage: Blue green Hardiness: Zone 2 A low ground-hugging plant forming a dense mat. The medium bright green foliage turns purple in the fall.

Savin Juniper

Juniperus sabina 'Savin'

Height: 36-48 Inches (1.25m) Spread: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Foliage: Dark green Hardiness: Zone 2 Tall vase shape makes this plant useful where large junipers are required.

Skandia Juniper

Icee Blue Juniper

Juniperus sabina 'Skandia'

Height: 12-18 Inches (0.5 m) Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Foliage: Bright green Hardiness: Zone 2 A low, compact juniper with graceful branches of soft, bright green foliage.

Youngstown Juniper

Juniperus horizontalis 'Youngstown'

Height: 15- 18 Inches (0.5 m) Spread: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Foliage: Light green Hardiness: Zone 2 A dense, low growing juniper with light green foliage in the summer changing to a plum colour in autumn. Also known as Compact Plumosa.

Prince of Wales Juniper

Juniperus - Upright Juniper Medora Juniper Height: Foliage:

Juniperus scopulorum 'Medora' 10 - 12 Feet (3.6 m) Blue green

Spread: Hardiness:

3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Zone 2

The best of the upright blue-needled forms. It requires little shearing to maintain the narrow pyramidal form. Selected from the Badlands of N.D.

Wichita Blue Juniper

Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue'

Height: Foliage:

Spread: Hardiness:

10 - 12 Feet (3.6 m) Blue green

5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Zone 3

A broad pyramidal form with light silver-blue foliage. It requires shearing to keep it neat. Useful for screens and hedges.

Larix - Larch Siberian Larch Height: Shape:

Medora Juniper

Larix siberica 50 - 70 Feet (21 m) Pyramidal

Spread: Hardiness:

15 - 20 Feet (6 m) Zone 2

A deciduous conifer with a pyramidal shape. The soft needles turn golden yellow in autumn.

Microbiota - Russian Cypress Russian Cypress Height: Foliage:

Microbiota decussata 12 Inches (0.3 m) Green

Spread: Hardiness:

3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Zone 2

A dwarf, densely branched evergreen that has a spreading growth form and cedar-like foliage.

Grows well in both sun and shade.

Picea - Upright Spruce Baby Blue Colorado Spruce

Picea pungens 'Baby Blue'

Height: Foliage:

Spread: Hardiness:

50 - 65 Feet (19 m) Bright blue

Siberian Larch

25 Feet (7.5 m) Zone 2

A seed strain of Colorado Spruce with intense blue foliage and attractive pyramidal shape.

Baby Blue has a similar growth habit to other forms of Colorado Spruce but offers fuller branching and needle thickness. Drought tolerant.

Colorado Blue Spruce

Picea pungens 'Glauca'

Height: Foliage:

Spread: Hardiness:

50 - 65 Feet (19 m) Blue green

25 Feet (7.5 m) Zone 2

A hardy, drought resistant conifer with a symmetrical broad-pyramid form. Useful as a specimen or windbreak.

Baby Blue Colorado Spruce

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EVERGREENS & CONIFERS Picea - Upright Spruce Select Blue Colorado Spruce

Picea pungens ‘Select Blue’

Height: Foliage:

Spread: Hardiness:

50 - 65 Feet (19 m) Silver blue

25 Feet (7.5 m) Zone 2

A hardy, seedling strain of Colorado Blue Spruce with intense silver-blue needles. Useful as a specimen or windbreak.

White Spruce (Black Hills Strain) Select Blue Spruce

Picea glauca 'Densata'

Height: 35 - 45 Feet (13 m) Spread: 15 - 20 Feet (6 m) Foliage: Dark green Hardiness: Zone 2 A special strain of white spruce that is dense, dark green producing an excellent specimen.

Picea - Dwarf Spruce Globe Blue Colorado Spruce

Picea pungens 'Globosa'

Height: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Spread: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Foliage: Blue Hardiness: Zone 2 An outstanding dwarf spruce with blue foliage. Compact, mounded shape. Useful as an accent plant in the landscape.

Bird’s Nest Norway Spruce

Globe Blue Spruce

Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’

Height: 4 Feet (1.25 m) Spread: 5 Feet (1.5 m) Foliage: Dark green Hardiness: Zone 3 Slow-growing evergreen shrub with fine foliage and a flat spread, resembling a "bird's nest."

Very effective as an accent, specimen or foundation plant. Also suitable in rock gardens.

Dwarf Norway Spruce

Picea abies ‘Pumila’

Height: 3 Feet (0.9 m) Spread: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Foliage: Dark green Hardiness: Zone 3 Globe shaped, slow growing evergreen shrub. Attractive dark-green foliage forms a broad globe. Prefers full sun.

Little Gem Norway Spruce

Picea abies ‘Little Gem’

Height: Foliage:

Spread: Hardiness:

18 Inches (0.5 m) Green

5 Feet (1.5 m) Zone 3

This slow growing dwarf evergreen shrub has a flat-topped, globe form. Forms a symmetrical mound. A rock garden plant.

Dwarf Norway Spruce

Ohlendorffi Norway Spruce

Picea abies ‘Ohlendorffi’

Height: Foliage:

Spread: Hardiness:

5 Feet (1.5 m) Green

5 Feet (1.5 m) Zone 3

A dwarf growing evergreen shrub with a broad, conical form. Attractive yellow-green needles and brown winter buds.

Weeping Norway Spruce

Picea abies ‘Pendula’

Height: Foliage:

Spread: Hardiness:

6 Feet (2 m) Green

6 Feet (2 m) Zone 3

A slow growing evergreen with pendulous branching. Short, dark-green needers make a unique specimen tree. Prefers full sun or partial shade.

Dwarf Serbian Spruce Little Gem Norway Spruce

New

Picea omorika ‘Nana’

Height: 4 Feet (1.25 m) Spread: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Foliage: Dark green Hardiness: Zone 3 New listing for 2015. A small dense pyramidal evergreen. Attractive, dark-green foliage with silver undersides which emerges light green in spring. Very slow rate of growth.

Pinus - Mugo Pine Mugo Pine Height: Foliage:

Pinus mugo mughus 5- 15 Feet (1.5 - 4 m) Bright green

Spread: Hardiness:

5- 10 Feet (1.5 - 3 m) Zone 2

A two-needled pine with a dwarf, mushroom-like shape. The needles remain a bright green colour all year round.

Dwarf Mugo Pine Height: Foliage:

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Dwarf Mugo Pine

Pinus mugo pumilio 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Bright green

Spread: Hardiness:

4 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Zone 2

Dense, low growing form of Mugo Pine. The needles remain a bright green colour all year round. Attractive in early summer when candles of growth appear. Well suited for rock gardens.

EVERGREENS & CONIFERS Pinus - Upright Pine Mountain Pine Height: Shape:

Pinus uncinata 30 - 40 Feet (12 m) Pyramidal

Spread: Hardiness:

15 Feet (4.5 m) Zone 2

A tree-form pine with dark-green needles in bundles of two. Shiny brown cones in late September.

Ponderosa Pine Height: Shape:

Pinus ponderosa 50 - 60 Feet (18 m) Broad pyramidal

Spread: Hardiness:

30 Feet (9 m) Zone 2

A long-needled pine with dark green foliage and large cones. Flexible, three-needled pine.

Best used in mass plantings in a park-like setting.

Scotch Pine Height: Shape:

Ponderosa Pine

Pinus sylvestris 45 - 60 Feet (18 m) Broad pyramidal

Spread: Hardiness:

20 - 25 Feet (7.5 m) Zone 2

A fast growing, two-needled pine with orange-red bark and blue-green needles. Well adapted to dry and drained soils. A low maintenance plant for large spaces.

Swiss Stone Pine Height: Shape:

Pinus cembra 30 - 40 Feet (12 m) Broad pyramidal

Spread: Hardiness:

15 Feet (4.5 m) Zone 2

A slow growing tree with soft, 5-needled, blue green foliage. Resistant to winter burn. Retains a narrow, pyramidal shape as a young tree before taking on a broad-rounded crown.

Scotch Pine

Taxus - Yew Morden Yew Height: Shape:

Taxus cuspidata ‘Morden’ 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Spreading

Spread: Hardiness:

5 - 6 Feet (2 m) Zone 3

A dense evergreen shrub with attractive dark green foliage. Tolerates shearing and can be grown in full sun or heavy shade. Requires good drainage

Thuja - Upright Cedar Dark Green Cedar Height: Shape:

Thuja occidentalis ‘Nigra’ 10 - 15 Feet (4.5 m) Broad pyramidal

Spread: Hardiness:

5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Zone 2

Holmstrup Cedar

A broad pyramidal evergreen with dark green foliage and cold hardiness for exposed hedges.

Holmstrup Cedar

Thuja occidentalis ‘Holmstrup’

Height: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Spread: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Shape: Compact, upright Hardiness: Zone 3 Compact pyramidal cedar with an upright habit. Bright green foliage is light and bushy. Prefers light shade and will tolerate poor drainage.

Skybound® Cedar

Thuja occidentalis ‘Skybound’

Height: 10 - 18 Feet (5.5 m) Spread: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Shape: Pyramidal Hardiness: Zone 2 Pyramidal cedar with similar shape to ‘Brandon’ but with improved hardiness and richer, dark green foliage. Developed at Boughen Nurseries, Valley River, MB.

Techny Cedar Height: Shape:

Skybound Cedar

Thuja occidentalis 'Techny' 12 - 15 Feet (5 m) Broad pyramidal

Spread: Hardiness:

6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Zone 2

Fast growing selection of eastern white cedar with dark green foliage. Excellent for privacy screens and tall sheared hedges. Good in sun or light shade.

Wareana Cedar Height: Shape:

Thuja occidentalis 'Wareana' 10 Feet (3 m) Broad pyramidal

Spread: Hardiness:

6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Zone 2

Hardiest of the upright cedars with a broad pyramidal form and dense, dark green foliage. Useful as a specimen or informal hedge.

Techny Cedar

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EVERGREENS & CONIFERS Thuja - Globe Cedar Danica Cedar Height: Shape:

Thuja occidentalis ‘Danica’ 12 Inches (0.3 m) Global

Spread: Hardiness:

12 Inches (0.3 m) Zone 3

The lowest-growing, globe cedar in the marketplace. Compact form with rich green foliage.

Excellent slow growing border plant.

Hetz Midget Cedar

Hetz Midget Cedar

Thuja occidentalis ‘Hetz Midget’

Height: Shape:

Spread: Hardiness:

2 Feet (0.6 m) Global

2 Feet (0.6 m) Zone 3

Slow growing, globe-shaped and dense. Requires no shearing to maintain its globe form. Well suited to foundation / border planting as well as containers.

Little Giant Cedar Height: Shape:

Thuja occidentalis ‘Little Giant’ 2.5 Feet (0.8 m) Global

Spread: Hardiness:

2.5 Feet (0.8 m) Zone 3

A dwarf cedar with an upright, oval-shaped form. Soft feathery, bright-green foliage. Well suited as a hedge. Mature height at 8 years of age.

Technito® Cedar Height: Shape:

Thuja occidentalis ‘Bailjohn’ 6 Feet (2 m) Global

Spread: Hardiness:

2.5 Feet (0.8 m) Zone 3

Technito retains the dark green colour of Techny year-round. Foliage is more dense requiring less shearing. Forms a compact pyramidal outline. Johnson/Bailey Nurseries introduction.

Woodward Cedar Height: Shape:

Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardi' 5 Feet (1.5 m) Global

Spread: Hardiness:

5 Feet (1.5 m) Zone 3

A large, globular cedar with dense, rich green foliage. Mature height at 8 years. Good in full sun or light shade.

Technito Cedar

TIPS FOR OVERWINTERING EVERGREENS

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Evergreens should receive abundant moisture in fall before freeze up. Remember that evergreens lose water from their foliage all winter, but are unable to take up replacement moisture from the frozen soil.

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Rather than wrapping an evergreen to protect it from winter sun and drying winds, install a burlap wall on either side of the plant. Ensure adequate air circulation; the burlap should not touch the foliage.

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Broad-leafed evergreen species such as Boxwood (Buxus) are subject to winter-kill in zones 2 and 3. Plant in a sheltered, partially shaded area that receives ample, lasting snow cover.

FRUIT TREES Malus - Apple Battleford Apple Parentage: Fruit Size:

Malus x ‘Battleford’ Russian seedling 6 - 7.5 cm

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Red over pale yellow Zone 2

Large fruit, striped red over light yellow. Excellent for cooking. Matures in mid-September.

Tree is very cold hardy. Introduced by Boughen Nursery, Valley River, Manitoba in 1934.

Gemini® Apple Parentage: Fruit Size:

Malus x ‘Jefcoutts’ Norland x Haralson 7 - 8 cm

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Red over pale yellow Zone 2

Gemini® Apple

A crisp, juicy and medium sweet apple, that is best eaten fresh. Medium to large apples are ripe in late August and store well until the New Year. Cold hardiness similar to Norland. Developed by Art Coutts of Unity, SK. and introduced by Jeffries Nurseries.

Goodland Apple Parentage: Fruit Size:

Malus x ‘Goodland’ Patten Greening seedling 6 - 8 cm

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Green with red blush Zone 3

Large apple, creamy yellow with a splash of red, flesh is white. Excellent for eating fresh and cooking. Fruit ripens in mid-September and stores well. Morden Research Station introduction.

Honeycrisp Apple Parentage: Fruit Size:

Malus x ‘Honeycrisp’ Macoun x Honeygold 7 - 8 cm

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Red over yellow Zone 4

Medium to large-sized apple, with exceptionally crisp and juicy texture. Outstanding flavor and texture can be maintained in storage for 6 months. Matures in late September. USPP #7,197

Norkent Apple Parentage: Fruit Size:

Goodland Apple

Malus x ‘Norkent’ Haralson x Rescue 7 - 8 cm

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Red over pale yellow Zone 2

Large fruit has a distinct apple/pear taste similar to ‘Golden Delicious’. Fruit matures in late August.

Norland Apple Parentage: Fruit Size:

Malus x ‘Norland’ Rescue x Melba 6 - 7 cm

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Red over green Zone 2

Large, sweet apple, excellent for eating fresh, juice and sauce. Ripens in early August. Produces fruit early in life and bear a heavy crop annually.

Odyssey® Parentage: Fruit Size:

Apple

Norkent Apple

Malus x ‘Jefsey’ Unknown 7 - 8 cm

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Red blush on yellow Zone 3

Odyssey boasts a sweet flavour comparable to the ‘Gala’ apple. The fruit ripens in midSeptember and stores well. Introduced by Jeffries Nurseries.

Prairie Magic® Apple

Malus x ‘Jefdale’

Parentage: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Goodland x Mantet 7 - 8 cm

Red blush on yellow Zone 3

The medium to large-sized fruit matures in mid-September and is crisp and delicious. Developed by Wilfred Drysdale of Neepawa, Manitoba and introduced by Jeffries Nurseries.

Red Sparkle Apple

Malus x ‘Red Sparkle’

Prairie Magic® Apple

Parentage: Trail x McIntosh Fruit Colour: Dark red over green Fruit Size: 6 - 7.5 cm Hardiness: Zone 3 A medium sized fruit, with a nutty/fruity taste. Apples matures in early September and is an excellent dessert apple.

September Ruby Apple

Malus x ‘September Ruby’

Parentage: Rescue x Haralson Fruit Colour: Dark red Fruit Size: 6 - 7 cm Hardiness: Zone 2 Medium sized fruit and light green flesh colour. Excellent eating fresh and in cooking. This vigorous grower ripens in early September and stores well.

Winter Cheeks Apple

Malus x ‘Winter Cheeks’

Parentage: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Unknown 6 - 7.5 cm

Red over pale yellow Zone 3

A medium-sized, crisp, eating apple that matures in early September. Excellent eating fresh and in cooking.

Wintercheeks Apple

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FRUIT TREES Malus - Crabapple Dolgo Crabapple Mature Size: Flowers:

Malus x 'Dolgo' 30’ x 20’ (10 x 6 m) White

Crown Shape: Hardiness:

Open, spreading Zone 2

A edible crabapple with many ornamental features. Well known for its showy white blooms in spring followed by brilliant crimson fruit.

Malus - Applecrab

Kerr Applecrab Kerr Applecrab

Malus x ‘Kerr’

Parentage: Dolgo x Haralson Fruit Colour: Dark purple-red Fruit Size: 4 - 5 cm Hardiness: Zone 2 Good for eating fresh, canning, jelly or juice. Ripens in late September and stores well. Resistant to fireblight. Developed at the Morden Research Station in 1952.

Rescue Applecrab

Malus x ‘Rescue’

Parentage: Blushed Calville OP Fruit Colour: Yellow, red stripes Fruit Size: 3 - 4 cm Hardiness: Zone 2 Small fruit is very sweet for eating fresh and good for canning. Ripens in late August. The tree is very productive. Developed at the research station in Scott, Saskatchewan in 1936.

Rescue Applecrab

Malus - Dwarf Apple Gemini Goodland Norkent Odyssey® Prairie Magic® ®

These prairie apple cultivars are grown on Bud 9 dwarfing rootstock. Mature plants will be approximately 50% smaller in size than apple trees growing on standard rootstock. Fruit production may be up to 2 years earlier than apple trees on a standard rootstock.

Malus - Double Play Combination Apple Gemini

®

New

Prairie Magic

®

Two outstanding prairie apple cultivars grown together in a single pot eliminates the need for two planting sites. Just add pollinating insects for a bumper crop of tasty apples.

Prunus - Apricot

Dwarf Odyssey Apple

Debbies Gold Apricot

Prunus x ‘Debbies Gold’

Parentage: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Manchurian seedling 3 - 4 cm

Golden yellow Zone 3

New listing for 2015. Produces orange-yellow fruit that are slightly sweeter than Westcot.

Blooms several days later than other cultivars.

Manchurian Strain Apricot

Prunus mandschurica

Parentage: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Seedling 3 - 4 cm

Golden yellow Zone 3

A cold hardy seedling strain developed from local seed sources. Suitable pollinator for other apricot cultivars.

Scout Apricot Parentage: Fruit Size:

Manchurian Apricot

Prunus x ‘Scout’ Manchurian seedling 3.5 - 4.5 cm

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Golden yellow Zone 3

Produces bronze-gold fruit in early August. Fruit is good for canning and jam and fair for eating.

Introduced by Morden Research Station in 1937.

Westcot Apricot Parentage: Fruit Size:

Prunus x ‘Westcot’ Scout x McClure 3.5 - 4.5 cm

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Golden yellow Zone 3

This prairie cultivar has hardy flower buds and produces large, golden, freestone fruit. Excellent for eating fresh or canning. Introduced by Morden Research Station in 1982.

POLLINATION REQUIRED

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All fruit tree and small fruit varieties that require a different pollinizer cultivar have been marked with this symbol.

Cross pollination refers to the transfer of pollen between flowers of geneticallygenetically-distinct plants. Pollinators, usually insects, are vectors for pollen movement For apples and pears, two different cultivars must be growing in close proximity for successful fruit production. Plums and apricots have strong preferences for certain pollinizers. Pure wild plums or the cultivar Toka are the best pollinizers for hybr id hybrid plums.

FRUIT TREES Prunus - Tree-Form Tart Cherry Carmine Jewel / Crimson Passion / Cupid / Juliet / Romeo / Valentine These sour cherry cultivars are grown as small trees. See cultivar descriptions on page 52.

Prunus - Cherry Plum Mustang Cherry Plum

Prunus x ‘Jefchum’

Parentage: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Complex hybrid 2.5 - 3 cm

Purple Zone 3

Sapalta Cherry Plum

Useful pollinizer for Compass and Sapalta. Jeffries Nurseries introduction.

Sapalta Cherry Plum

Prunus x ‘Sapalta’

Parentage: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Seedling of ‘Sapa’ 2.5 - 3 cm

Green, purple hue Zone 3

A seedling of Sapa with medium-sized purple fruit. Canadian introduction.

Prunus - Plum Brookgold Japanese Plum

Prunus x ‘Brookgold’

Parentage: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Prunus salicina seedling 3 - 4 cm

Golden yellow Zone 2

Medium-sized plum; golden-yellow, free-stone fruit with tender skin. Good for eating fresh or cooking. Ripens early making it a good choice for colder climates. Pollinate with Brookred.

Brookred Hybrid Plum

Prunus x ‘Brookred’

Parentage: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

P. nigra x P. salicina 3 - 4 cm

Pembina Plum

Dark red Zone 2

A later season, medium-sized, dark red plum. Good for eating out of hand or for cooking. Very vigorous grower. Ripens in late August. Pollinate with Brookgold.

Pembina Hybrid Plum

Prunus x ‘Pembina’

Parentage: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

P. nigra x P. sal. ‘Red June’ 4 - 5 cm

Red with blue hue Zone 3

Large fruit has dark red, firm skin with yellow flesh that is delicious. The finest large plum grown on the prairies. Developed at the Experimental Station in Brookings, South Dakota.

Toka Hybrid Plum Parentage: Fruit Size:

Toka Plum

Prunus x ‘Toka’ P. americana x P. simoni 3 - 4 cm

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Dark red Zone 3

An excellent pollinizer that produces medium sized, rich flavored fruit. Fruit ripens in lateAugust. Developed at the Experimental Station in Brookings, South Dakota.

Pyrus - Pear Early Gold Pear Parentage: Fruit Size:

Pyrus x ‘Jefgold’ Seedling of ‘Ure’ 5 cm

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Golden Zone 2

A seedling of ‘Ure’ with improved vigour, chlorosis resistance and cold hardiness. Fruit is similar in taste to ‘Ure’ but matures 10 to 14 days earlier. A Jeffries Nurseries introduction.

Golden Spice Pear

Pyrus x ‘Golden Spice’

Parentage: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Unknown 5 cm

Early Gold Pear

Yellow and red Zone 3

The fruit ripens in mid-September. The skin is medium yellow lightly blushed with dull red. It is fair for fresh eating but very good for sauce. A good pollinizer with fire blight resistance.

Ure Pear Parentage: Fruit Size:

Pyrus x ‘Ure’ ‘Tait’ x (Beier. x ‘Bartlett’) 5 cm

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Greenish yellow Zone 2

Produces small green-yellow fruit with a good texture. Fruit ripens in mid-September. Excellent for eating fresh, desserts and canning. Morden Research Station introduction.

Hardiness Zone Map

see page 93 Ure Pear

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SMALL FRUIT Amelanchier - Saskatoon A native shrub on the prairies producing unique, tasty fruit. Self-pollinating.

Honeywood Saskatoon

Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Honeywood’

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

15 Feet (5 m) 16 mm

Purple-blue Zone 2

A selection that has large fruit of excellent quality. Flowers 4-8 days later than other cultivars.

Honeywood Saskatoon

JB30 Saskatoon Height: Fruit Size:

Amelanchier alnifolia ‘JB30’ 7-8 Feet (2.5 m) 13 mm

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Purple-blue Zone 2

A new cultivar from Blue Sky Berries with yields comparable to Martin and Thiessen.

Martin Saskatoon Height: Fruit Size:

Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Martin’ 15 Feet (5 m) 17 mm

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Purple-blue Zone 2

A great tasting saskatoon with more uniform ripening of the berries. This seedling of ‘Thiessen’ was selected by Dieter Martin of Langham, Saskatchewan.

Martin Saskatoon

Northline Saskatoon

Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Northline’

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

10 Feet (3 m) 16 mm

Purple-blue Zone 2

A seedling strain grown for its excellent flavour and outstanding productivity.

Parkhill Saskatoon

Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Parkhill’

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

5 Feet (1.5 m) 12 mm

Blue-black Zone 2

A dwarf cultivar grown for fruit of mild flavour, even ripening, and ornamental characteristics.

Resistant to Entomosporium leaf and berry spot.

Smoky Saskatoon

Regent Saskatoon

Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Regent’

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

5 Feet (1.5 m) 12 mm

Blue-black Zone 2

A dwarf cultivar grown for fruit of mild flavour, even ripening, and ornamental characteristics.

Resistant to Entomosporium leaf and berry spot.

Seedling Saskatoon

Amelanchier alnifolia

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

10 Feet (3 m) 16 mm

Purple-blue Zone 2

Seedlings of the species. Excellent for a small fruiting shelterbelt or conservation plantings.

Smoky Saskatoon Height: Fruit Size:

Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Smoky’ 12 Feet (4 m) 16 mm

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Purple-blue Zone 2

A large fruited selection from Alberta, known for excellent flavour and yield.

Jersey Giant Asparagus

Thiessen Saskatoon

Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Thiessen’

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

15 Feet (5 m) 17 mm

Purple-blue Zone 2

A columnar plant that produces a large fruit of outstanding quality. Uneven fruit ripening characteristic. Selected near Hepburn, Saskatchewan.

Asparagus Jersey Giant Asparagus

Asparagus ‘Jersey Giant’

A male hybrid that yields 2-4 times more spears than female asparagus. Resistant to rust and tolerant of fusarium and crown rot.

Millenium Asparagus

Asparagus ‘Millenium’

A male asparagus hybrid from the University of Guelph noted for rust tolerance, high yield and excellent cold hardiness.

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Hardiness Zone Map Millenium Asparagus

see page 93

SMALL FRUIT Fragaria - Strawberry Day Neutral: These varieties produce fruit throughout the growing season.

Tribute Strawberry

Fragaria x ‘Tribute’

Height: 6 Inches (0.2 m) Fruit Size: 3 - 5 cm The fruit is very sweet, firm and has an excellent flavour.

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Seascape Strawberry

Fragaria x ‘Seascape’

Height: 6 Inches (0.2 m) Fruit Colour: Fruit Size: 3 - 5 cm Hardiness: Another excellent tasting strawberry that has very large berry size.

Red Zone 3

Red Zone 3

Seascape Strawberry

June Bearing: These varieties produce fruit during a 2-3 week period in spring.

Glooscap Strawberry

Fragaria x ‘Glooscap’

Height: 6 Inches (0.2 m) Fruit Colour: Fruit Size: 3 - 5 cm Hardiness: A strawberry with dark red fruit, good taste and mid-season fruiting

Kent Strawberry

Red Zone 3

Fragaria x ‘Kent’

Height: 6 Inches (0.2 m) Fruit Colour: Fruit Size: 3 - 5 cm Hardiness: The fruit is produced in the mid-season and is of high quality and yield

Red Zone 3

Hippophae - Sea Buckthorn Askola Sea Buckthorn

Hippophae rhamnoides ‘Askola’

Sea Buckthorn

Height: 6 Feet (2 m) Fruit Colour: Orange Fruit Size: 1 cm Hardiness: Zone 2 Female shrub with silvery foliage, yellow flowers and orange fruit. Drought and salt tolerant.

Leikora Sea Buckthorn

New

Hippophae rhamnoides ‘Leikora’

Height: 6 Feet (2 m) Fruit Colour: None Fruit Size: 1 cm Hardiness: Zone 2 New listing for 2015. Female shrub with silvery foliage, yellow flowers and orange fruit.

Pollmix Sea Buckthorn

Hippophae rhamnoides ‘Pollmix’

Height: 6 Feet (2 m) Fruit Colour: None Fruit Size: None Hardiness: Zone 2 Male shrub with silvery foliage and yellow flowers. Serves as a pollinizer for Askola & Leikora.

Haskap flowers

Lonicera - Honeyberry (Haskap) Berry Blue Honeyberry

Lonicera caerula ‘Berry Blue’

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) 2 - 3 cm

Blue with blush Zone 2

The most vigorous honeyberry variety. Produces abundant crops of tasty, blueberry-flavoured berries in early summer. Excellent pollinator for other varieties.

Blue Belle Honeyberry

Lonicera caerula ‘Blue Belle’

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) 2 - 3 cm

Blue with blush Zone 2

A moderately vigorous selection which is shorter than Berry Blue. Large fruit similar to ‘Tundra’.

Borealis Honeyberry

Lonicera caerula ‘Borealis’

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) 1.62 grams

Blue Belle Haskap

Blue with blush Zone 2

This variety is noted for having very large fruit. It has an excellent flavor. The fruit of ‘Borealis’ are not as firm as those of ‘Tundra’. University of Saskatchewan introduction.

Cinderella Honeyberry

Lonicera caerula ‘Cinderella’

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) 2 - 3 cm

Blue with blush Zone 2

Ideal size fruiting shrub for homeowners. It’s fruit is considered the best for fresh eating.

Blue Belle / Cinderella Honeyberry

Lonicera caerula ‘Combination’

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) 2 - 3 cm

Blue with blush Zone 2

For the gardener with limited space. A combination of two exceptional varieties in a single pot eliminates the need for two planting sites.

Borealis Haskap

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SMALL FRUIT Lonicera - Honeyberry (Haskap) Indigo Gem Honeyberry (9-15)

Lonicera caerula ‘Indigo Gem’

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) 1.30 grams

Blue with blush Zone 2

A sibling to ‘Borealis’ and ‘Tundra’, Indigo Gem produces tasty fruit with a chewy texture. Fruits in mid June with expected yield of 8 lbs per plant. University of Saskatchewan introduction.

New

Indigo Treat Honeyberry (9-91) Tundra Honeyberry

Height: Fruit Size:

3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) 1.41 grams

Lonicera caerula ‘Indigo Treat’ Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Blue with blush Zone 2

New listing for 2015. A sibling to ‘Borealis’ and ‘Tundra’, Indigo Treat produces sweet fruit on an average size bush. University of Saskatchewan introduction.

Tundra Honeyberry

Lonicera caerula ‘Tundra’

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

5 Feet (1.5 m) 1.49 grams

Blue with blush Zone 2

Tundra produces firm fruit that do not bleed from the stem when removed from the plant. It is suitable for mechanized harvest. University of Saskatchewan introduction.

Lycium - Goji Berry Goji Berry Goji Berry

Lycium barbarum

Height: 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Fruit Colour: Bright orange Fruit Size: 2 cm Hardiness: Zone 3 Amazing nutritional properties. Star-shaped blooms in early summer, with fruit ripening in July.

Prunus - Tart Cherry Carmine Jewel Cherry

P. x kerrasis ‘SK Carmine Jewel’

Height: 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Fruit Colour: Dark red Fruit Size: 2 - 3 cm (4 grams) Hardiness: Zone 2 A cross between the Tart cherry and Mongolian cherry. Fruit makes an excellent topping, jam, jelly, juice and pie filling. Self-pollinating. University of Saskatchewan introduction.

Crimson Passion Cherry

Carmine Jewel Cherry

P. x kerrasis ‘Crimson Passion’

Height: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Fruit Colour: Dark red Fruit Size: 3 - 4 cm (5.8 grams) Hardiness: Zone 2 Highest sugar content. Excellent fresh eating cherry. Fruit size is large at 5.8 grams per fruit.

Self-pollinating. University of Saskatchewan introduction. Non-suckering.

Cupid Cherry

Prunus x kerrasis ‘Cupid’

Height: 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Fruit Colour: Dark red Fruit Size: 3 - 4 cm (6.5 grams) Hardiness: Zone 2 Large fruit has good flavour; excellent for fresh eating or processing. Blooms one week later than other Saskatchewan cherries. Self-pollinating. University of Saskatchewan introduction.

Juliet Cherry

Prunus x kerrasis ‘Juliet’

Height: 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Fruit Colour: Dark red Fruit Size: 2 - 3 cm (4.5 grams) Hardiness: Zone 2 Excellent fresh eating cherry. Fruit has high sugar content. Plant has moderate vigor with few suckers. Self-pollinating. University of Saskatchewan introduction.

Romeo Cherry Crimson Passion Cherry

Prunus x kerrasis ‘Romeo’

Height: 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Fruit Colour: Dark red Fruit Size: 2 - 3 cm (4 grams) Hardiness: Zone 2 Flavourful fruit is good for eating and processing. University of Saskatchewan introduction.

Valentine Cherry

Prunus x kerrasis ‘Valentine’

Height: 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Fruit Colour: Bright red Fruit Size: 2 - 3 cm (4.5 grams) Hardiness: Zone 2 Tart pie cherry for processing. Valentine is the most productive of the Saskatchewan cherry cultivars. Self-pollinating. A University of Saskatchewan introduction.

Evans Cherry Height: Fruit Size:

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Valentine Cherry

Prunus x ‘Evans’ 10 - 12 Feet (3.6 m) 2 - 3 cm (4 grams)

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Bright red Zone 2

A heavy producing cherry tree with excellent tasting fruit. Cold hardy for the prairie region. The bright red fruit is large, semi-sweet and delicious. Self-pollinating.

SMALL FRUIT Prunus - Nanking Cherry Nanking Cherry Height: Fruit Size:

Prunus tomentosa 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) 1.5 cm (2 grams)

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Bright red Zone 2

One of the better ornamental and fruit shrubs because of the showy, flowers in spring and fine flavoured fruit in July. The fruit makes wonderful jelly or can be eaten out of hand.

Black Nanking Cherry

Prunus tomentosa ‘Nigra’

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) 1.5 cm (2 grams)

Dark purple Zone 2

Similar in plant habit and fruit size to the regular Nanking cherry. Requires cross pollination by the red-fruited Nanking cherry. Excellent choice for making jelly.

Nanking Cherry

Rheum - Rhubarb Canada Red Rhubarb

Rheum x ‘Canada Red’

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

2 - 3 Feet (1 m) Stems (2.5 cm)

Bright red Zone 2

A cultivar noted for fine, red fruit stalks.

Ribes - Currant / Gooseberry Ben Nevis Black Currant

Ribes nigrum ‘Ben Nevis’

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Clusters (1 cm)

Black Zone 2

Large, black berries are useful for jelly. Leaves produce a strong aroma.

Red Currant Height: Fruit Size:

Canada Red Rhubarb

Ribes x ‘Red Lake’ 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Clusters (1 cm)

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Bright red Zone 2

Large berries in long bunches for jellies and preserves. Matures in mid-season.

Captivator Gooseberry Height: Fruit Size:

New

3 Feet (1 m) Clusters (1 cm)

Ribes x ‘Captivator’ Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Green Zone 3

New listing for 2015. A nearly thornless gooseberry. Tear-shaped fruit becomes dark-red and sweet as it ripens.

Rubus - Red Raspberry Summer Bearing - Floricane (produce fruit on last seasons canes)

Red Currant

Boyne - an early-season raspberry with medium acid and aromatic flavor; excellent cold hardiness.

SK Red Bounty - Superior to Boyne for yield and winter hardiness with outstanding flavor. Compact plants.

Developed at the University of Saskatchewan

New

SK Red Mammoth - Large fruit produced over a long season. Developed at the University of Saskatchewan Souris - an improved selection of ‘Boyne’ because it is better tasting, a heavier producer of fruit and has better spider mite resistance.

Fall Bearing - Primocane (produce fruit on current seasons canes) Double Delight - this hardy raspberry has large fruit with a delicious, sweet tangy taste. The height of this upright plant exceeds 4 feet.

Red River - another delicious tasting raspberry that is slightly smaller than 'Double Delight'. Cascading plant form; the height does not exceed 3 feet.

Wyoming Black Raspberry

Rubus - Black Raspberry Wyoming - A hardy disease-resistant variety producing black fruit with great aroma and flavor on a wiry shrub with enormous canes.

Vaccinium - Blueberry Blueberries require an acidic soil with pH in the range of 4.5 to 5.5 for best results. Prairie soils can be amended with peat moss to lower pH, but heavy poorly-drained soils should be avoided.

Chippewa Blueberry

Vaccinium x 'Chippewa'

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) 1 cm

Dark-blue Zone 3

Introduced in 1996, Chippewa has fruit that ripens a week earlier than Northblue. Large dark blue fruit. Dark green foliage turns bright red in fall.

Red River Raspberry

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SMALL FRUIT Vaccinium - Blueberry Blueberries require an acidic soil with pH in the range of 4.5 to 5.5 for best results. Prairie soils can be amended with peat moss to lower pH, but heavy poorly-drained soils should be avoided.

Northland Blueberry

Vaccinium x 'Northland'

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) 0.75 cm

Dark-blue Zone 3

Small, dark blue fruit with a wild berry flavour. This low plant has a spreading habit and excellent foliage throughout the growing season.

Northland Blueberry

Northsky Blueberry

Vaccinium x 'Northsky'

Height: Fruit Size:

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

12-18 Inches (0.3 m) 1 cm

Sky-blue Zone 3

A good producer of sky blue fruit that has a sweet, mild flavour.

Vitis - Grape Beta Grape Height: Fruit Size:

Vitis x 'Beta' 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Clusters (1 cm)

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Blue-purple Zone 3

A hardy cultivar with fruit quality similar to Ontario blue grapes. A hybrid between Native Grape and the variety ‘Concord’. Fruit is excellent for juice or jelly.

Bluebell Grape Northsky Blueberry

Height: Fruit Size:

Vitis x 'Bluebell' 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Clusters (1 cm)

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

Blue Zone 3

Resembles ‘Concord’ in size and colour but with more tender skin and greater hardiness.

Brianna Grape Height: Fruit Size:

Vitis x 'Brianna' 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Clusters (1 cm)

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

White Zone 3

Grapes are greenish gold to gold when fully ripe in early to mid September. Can be used for wine making and also beautiful as a table grape; delicious eaten fresh

Eona Grape Height: Fruit Size:

Vitis x 'Eona' 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Clusters (1 cm)

Fruit Colour: Hardiness:

White Zone 3/4

Very hardy sweet small white grape used mostly for wine. Needs a pollinizer for fruit set. Developed at the Experimental Station in Brookings, South Dakota in 1925.

Frontenac Grape Beta Grape

Vitis x 'Frontenac'

Height: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Fruit Colour: Reddish-purple Fruit Size: Clusters (1 cm) Hardiness: Zone 4 A red wine grape of very good quality introduced by the University of Minnesota in 1996. Produces large clusters of dark blue fruit. Good resistance to powdery mildew.

Kay Gray Grape

Vitis x 'Kay Gray'

Height: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Fruit Colour: White Fruit Size: Clusters (1 cm) Hardiness: Zone 3 A hardy white grape for fresh eating or wine making. Small clusters of medium berries are mature in mid-September. Elmer Swenson introduction.

Marechael Foch Grape

Vitis x 'Marechael Foch'

Height: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Fruit Colour: Reddish-purple Fruit Size: Clusters (1 cm) Hardiness: Zone 4 One of the hardiest French hybrids. A red wine grape with early-ripening fruit. Resistant to common grape diseases. Requires winter protection in zones 2 and 3.

Minnesota 78 Grape

Vitis x 'Minnesota 78'

Height: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Fruit Colour: Reddish-purple Fruit Size: Clusters (1 cm) Hardiness: Zone 3 This cultivar is known for fruit that is sweeter than others and excellent for jelly and juice.

Requires a pollinizer for fruit set. University of Minnesota introduction.

Valiant Grape

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Valiant Grape

Vitis x 'Valiant'

Height: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Fruit Colour: Blue-purple Fruit Size: Clusters (1 cm) Hardiness: Zone 2 This prolific producer offers earlier fruit maturity and superior winter hardiness than all others.

Blue fruit is free of adstringency and excellent for wine, juice and jelly. SDSU introduction.

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Achillea - Yarrow Fire King Yarrow Height: Plant Uses:

Achillea millefolium ‘Fire King’ 18-24” (50-60 cm)  Dried flower

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Large, flat flower heads are a showy deep carmine red. Vigorous growing perennial with dark green, finely-textured, aromatic foliage. Drought tolerant.

Summer Pastels Yarrow

Achillea millefolium ‘Summer Pastels’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18” (50 cm)  Dried flower

Flowers are a mix of pastel shades in white, yellow, salmon, orange, red and purple. Foliage is deep green with a fern-like texture. Drought tolerant.

Moonshine Yarrow

Achillea ‘Moonshine’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-24” (50-60 cm)  Dried flower

Strawberry Seduction Yarrow

An abundance of deep lemon-yellow flowers add colour to the flower garden all summer long.

Foliage is silver-grey and this plant has a non-spreading habit. Drought tolerant.

Saucy Seduction Yarrow

Achillea ‘Saucy Seduction’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-24” (50-60 cm)  Dried flower

Part of the Seduction series, this line is known for its sturdy, compact growth habit. This variety has rich rose-pink flowers with a tiny white eye. Drought tolerant.

Strawberry Seduction Yarrow

Achillea ‘Strawberry Seduction’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-24” (50-60 cm)  Dried flower

Sunny Seduction Yarrow

Part of the Seduction series, this line is known for its sturdy, compact growth habit. This variety has large clusters of strawberry red flowers with a tiny yellow eye. Grey-green foliage.

Drought tolerant.

Sunny Seduction Yarrow

Achillea ‘Sunny Seduction’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-24” (50-60 cm)  Dried flower

A selection from the Seduction series, this line is known for its sturdy, compact growth habit.

Flowers open intense lemon yellow, lightening to pastel yellow, grey-green foliage. Drought tolerant.

Aconitum - Monkshood Blue Monkshood Height: Plant Uses:

Aconitum napellus 36” (90 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3

Stunning deep purplish-blue to violet flower spikes over attractive deeply cut foliage. Prefers cool and moist soil.

Blue Monkshood

Bishops Goutweed

Aegopodium - Goutweed Bishops Goutweed

Aegopodium podagraria ‘Variegatum’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to October Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 1

12-18” (30-45 cm) Groundcover, Invasive

An attractive groundcover for sun or shade with light green and white variegated leaves. Tiny, creamy-white flowers. An excellent plant for those tough to grow areas.

Agastache - Anise-Hyssop Blue Fortune Anise-Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum ‘Blue Fortune’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3

24-30” (60-75 cm)  Borders

Showy lavender blue, bottlebrush-like flowers on strong, upright stems. Foliage has a distinct licorice scent. This plant has a very lengthy blooming period and is drought tolerant.

Perennial Selection Guide

see page 92 Blue Fortune AniseAnise-Hyssop

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Ajuga - Bugleweed Black Scallop Bugleweed

Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: April to May Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3

4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging, Groundcover

Glossy, almost black, scalloped leaves make this variety stand out. Deep blue flowers appear on short spikes in spring.

Bronze Beauty Bugleweed

Ajuga reptans ‘Bronze Beauty’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: April to May Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3

4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging, Groundcover

Glossy foliage is a metallic bronze with deep blue flowers spikes.

Burgundy Glow Bugleweed

Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: April to May Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging, Groundcover

Burgundy red foliage with cream and green variegation has bright blue flowers in spring.

Black Scallop Bugleweed

Burgundy Glow Bugleweed

Chocolate Chip Bugleweed

Ajuga reptans ‘Chocolate Chip’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: April to May Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3

4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging, Groundcover

Glossy, narrow chocolate-brown leaves form a low spreading mat. Spikes of bright blue flowers appear in spring.

Silver Queen Bugleweed

Ajuga reptans ‘Silver Queen’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: April to May Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging, Groundcover

Attractive ground cover with grey green leaves edged with white. Blue flowers in early spring.

Alcea - Hollyhocks

Fiesta Time Hollyhocks

Chaters Double Hollyhocks

Alcea rosea

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

5-7’ (150-210 cm)  Borders

Cultivar: Description: Chaters Double Mixed ………… double blooms in shades of red, pink, white and yellow Chaters Double Scarlet ……….. large ruffled ball-shaped double red flowers Chaters Peaches ‘n’ Dreams .. double blooms of creamy peach

Fiesta Time Hollyhocks

Alcea rosea ‘Fiesta Time’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

36” (90 cm)  Borders

Short spikes of rose pink, fringed, double flowers. The compact height makes this an appealing plant for the garden.

Lady’s Mantle

Black Watch Hollyhocks

Alcea rosea ‘Nigra’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

5-7’ (150-210 cm)  Borders

Deep chocolate-maroon, single flowers are produced on tall, strong stocks. Deep green foliage.

Alchemilla - Lady’s Mantle Lady’s Mantle Height: Plant Uses:

Alchemilla molls ‘Thriller’ 12-18” (30-45 cm)  Border

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Beautiful scalloped, fuzzy gray-green leaves catch tiny water droplets that glimmer in the morning sun. Produces sprays of tiny, yellow-green flowers.

Amsonia - Blue Star Blue Ice Blue Star Height: Plant Uses:

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Blue Ice Blue Star

Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’ 12-16” (30-40 cm)  Border

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3/4

Clusters of navy blue buds open to large periwinkle blue flowers. Broader, bright green leaves turn yellow in fall. Forms a dense compact mound.

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Anemone - Windflower Snowdrop Anemone

Anemone sylvestris

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-18” (30-45 cm)  Borders

Delicate, nodding, pure white, fragrant flowers appear in late spring and may flower again in fall. Quickly forms a dense patch.

Grapeleaf Anemone

Anemone tomentosa ‘Robustissima’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

3-4’ (60-90 cm)  Borders

Grapeleaf Anemone Grapeleaf Anemone

The hardiest and most vigorous growing of all the fall flowering anemones. Masses of chinapink flowers are held on branching stalks above deep green foliage.

Antennaria - Pussy-toes Pink Pussy-toes Height: Plant Uses:

Antennaria dioica ‘Rubra’ 4-6” (10-15cm) Edging

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 2

Tiny, silver-gray leaves quickly form a low growing dense mat. Short stems bear tiny clusters of rosy-pink flowers. Extremely drought-tolerant.

Aquilegia - Columbine Alpine Columbine Height: Plant Uses:

Aquilegia alpina 18-24” (45-60 cm)  Borders

Pink PussyPussy-toes

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Bright violet-blue flowers form over a compact mound of deep blue-green leaves.

New

Origami Mix Columbine Height: Plant Uses:

24-30” (60-75 cm)  Borders

Aquilegia x caerulea ‘Origami Mix’ Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

New listing for 2015. Plants have a compact habit, the large upfacing blooms are usually bicoloured in shades of blue, pink, red or yellow. Remove spent flowers to promote longer blooming time.

Little Lanterns Columbine Height: Plant Uses:

New

10” (25 cm)  Borders

Aquilegia canadensis ‘Little Lanterns’ Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

New listing for 2015. Deep red and yellow nodding flowers top a compact mound of blue-green foliage.

Black Barlow Columbine

Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Black Barlow’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24-28” (60-70 cm)  Borders

Little Lantern Columbine

Black Barlow Columbine

Stunning, dark maroon-black, double flowers make this a wonderful addition to any garden.

Clementine Blue Columbine

Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Clementine Blue’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-18” (30-45 cm)  Borders

A unique series of Columbine, features fluffy flowers that resemble a small Clematis bloom.

This selection has violet blue, spurless, upward-facing flowers.

Nora Barlow Columbine

Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Nora Barlow’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24-28” (60-70 cm)  Borders

Clementine Blue Columbine

Stunning, multi-layered double flowers in a stunning combination of pink rimmed with green and white. Short spurs instead of the typical backward-pointing spurs.

Arabis - Rock Cress Compinkie Rock Cress

Arabis caucasica ‘Compinkie’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

6-8” (15-20 cm) Edging

Shades of light pink to dark pink flowers cover the soft olive-green foliage when in bloom. This plant is useful for cascading over rock gardens and walls.

Compinkie Rock Cress

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Armeria - Sea Thrift Sun King Spikenard

Aralia cordata ‘Sun King’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

36” (90 cm) Borders

Large, bright gold compound leaves, in heavier shade foliage will change to a lime green. Tiny white flowers give way to purple-black berries in fall. A showy addition to any garden.

Armeria - Sea Thrift Sun King Spikenard

Dusseldorf Pride Sea Thrift

Armeria maritima ‘Dusseldorf Pride’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: April to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging

Long considered the best pink variety with rosy-magenta flower heads.

Nifty Thrifty Sea Thrift

Armeria maritima ‘Nifty Thrifty’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: April to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging

Forms a low mound of narrow green leaves edged in creamy white, bright pink flowers.

Ruby Sea Thrift Height: Plant Uses:

Nifty Thrifty Sea Thrift

Armeria maritima ‘Rubrifolia’ 4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging

Blooming Time: April to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

This variety has burgundy foliage with magenta-pink flowers. Foliage will green up in summer.

Artemisia - Wormwood, Sage Silver Queen Sage Height: Plant Uses:

Artemisia ludoviciana ‘Silver Queen’ 24-30” (60-75 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 2

Intense silver gray foliage, produces small silver-white flowers. Vigorous growing.

Silver Mound Height: Plant Uses:

Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Nana’ 10-12” (25-30 cm) Edging, Borders

Exposure/Hardiness:

 Zone 2

Feathery, silver-gray leaves form a beautiful compact dome. Plants should be trimmed back in late June to prevent the stems from getting floppy.

Silver Mound

Silver Brocade Height: Plant Uses:

Artemisia stelleriana ‘Silver Brocade’ 6-12” (15-30 cm) Edging

Exposure/Hardiness:

 Zone 2

Bright silvery-white scalloped foliage forms a thick mat. Similar in appearance to Dusty Miller.

Oriental Limelight Height: Plant Uses:

Artemisia vulgaris ‘Oriental Limelight’ 2-3’ (60-90 cm) Edging

Exposure/Hardiness:

 Zone 2

Upright growing habit with medium green leaves that are marbled with creamy-yellow to ivory.

Aruncus - Goat’s Beard

Oriental LImelight

Dwarf Goat’s Beard

Aruncus aethusifolius

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

8-12” (20-30 cm)  Dried Flower

Forms a compact clump of dark green astilbe-like foliage, creamy-white flowers on upright panicles. Prefers moist soil conditions.

Giant Goat’s Beard

Aruncus dioicus

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6’ (120-180 cm)  Dried Flower

Spectacular cream-coloured plumes held above elegant, lacy leaves forming a very dense and bushy clump. Prefers moist soil conditions.

Asclepias - Butterfly Weed Cinderella Swamp Milkweed Height: Plant Uses:

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Giant Goat’s Beard

3-4’ (90-120 cm)  Borders

New

Asclepias incarnata ‘Cinderella’ Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

New listing for 2015. A showy display of vanilla scented, rose pink flowers in 3-4” compact clustered form on sturdy, slender stems. Spreads by rhizomes, non-invasive.

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Asclepias - Butterfly Weed Butterfly Weed Height: Plant Uses:

Asclepias tuberosa 24” (60 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

A guaranteed magnet for butterflies. Plants form an upright clump of narrow green leaves with deep orange flowers. Breaks dormancy late.

Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed

Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24” (60 cm)  Borders

Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed

Golden yellow blossoms above a clump of narrow green leaves. Breaks dormancy late, so be patient.

Aster - Aster Dark Beauty Alpine Aster

Aster alpinus ‘Dark Beauty’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

8-10” (20-25 cm)  Edging

Single daisy-shaped flowers in a rich violet blue with a yellow eye are held on short branches above a compact green mound.

Happy End Alpine Aster

Aster alpinus ‘Happy End’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

8-10” (20-25 cm))  Edging

Dark Beauty Aster

Single daisy-shaped flowers are shades of rose-pink with a yellow eye.

Pink Bouquet Aster

Aster x dumosus ‘Pink Bouquet’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-18” (30-45 cm)  Borders

Masses of soft pink flowers above dark green foliage add interest to the garden in fall.

Pink Lace Aster Height: Plant Uses:

Aster x dumosus ‘Pink Lace’ 12-18” (30-45 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Bright pink clusters of star-shaped flowers make this a showy addition to any garden.

Romany Aster Height: Plant Uses:

Aster x dumosus ‘Romany’ 12-18” (30-45 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Purplish mauve flowers with a small yellow eye. Nice, compact growth habit.

Snow Sprite Aster Height: Plant Uses:

Pink Lace Aster

Snow Sprite Aster

Aster x dumosus ‘Snow Sprite’ 12-18” (30-45 cm)  Borders

Bloom Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Clusters of white star-shaped flowers with bright yellow centers. Showy for the fall season.

Purple Beauty Aster

Aster novi-belgii x hybrid

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

30-36” (75-90 cm)  Borders

A New England aster, with a profusion of deep purple flowers on tall sturdy stems.

Rose Beauty Aster

Aster novi-belgii x hybrid

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

30-36” (75-90 cm)  Borders

Purple Beauty Aster

A New England aster, with an abundance of deep pink flowers on tall sturdy stems.

Rhone Aster Height: Plant Uses:

Aster sedifolius 18-24” (45-60 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Forms a bushy clump of soft, ferny leaves bearing loads of small violet-blue flowers with yellow centers in fall.

Dwarf Rhone Aster

Aster sedifolius ‘Nana’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

10-12” (20-30 cm)  Borders

A compact clump-forming perennial with soft, ferny leaves and lots of starry lilac blue flowers with yellow centers in fall.

Rhone Aster

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Astilbe - Astilbe Boogie Woogie Astilbe

Astilbe x arendsii Hybrids

Height: 18” (45 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Part of the hybrid ‘Music’ series, this selection has very full and profuse flower plumes in bright florescent pink. Glossy dark green foliage.

Bridal Veil Astilbe

Boogie Woogie Astilbe

Astilbe x arendsii Hybrids

Height: 24-30” (60-75 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Large open plumes of pure white flowers, one of the best bloomers. Deep green, glossy foliage.

New

Chocolate Shogun Astilbe

Astilbe x arendsii Hybrids

Height: 20-24” (50-60 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 New listing for 2015. Glossy chocolate brown leaves makes this the darkest astilbe yet. Bright pink flowers offer a contrast to the deep foliage.

Fanal Astilbe

Astilbe x arendsii Hybrids

Height: 20-24” (50-60 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Dark blood-red flowers, one of the earliest reds to bloom. Foliage is bronze red in spring, turning green by summer.

Sister Theresa Astilbe Chocolate Shogun Astilbe

Astilbe arendsii ‘Sister Theresa’

Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Large salmon-pink plumes are held on stiff stems. Foliage is green with a hint of purple.

Visions in Pink Astilbe

Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions in Pink’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

16-18” (40-45 cm)  Borders

Pale pink plumes are held above very coarse blue green foliage. Very floriferous. Sun tolerant.

Visions in Red Astilbe

Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions in Red’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

16-18” (40-45 cm)  Borders

Deep purple-red blooms with red stems and bronze green foliage. Sun tolerant.

Sprite Astilbe Sister Theresa Astilbe

Height: Plant Uses:

Astilbe simplicifolia ‘Sprite’ 8-12” (20-30 cm)  Edging

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Spikes of delicate, shell-pink flowers are held just above glossy deep green leaves.

Younique Cerise Astilbe

Astilbe ‘Younique Cerise’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-16” (30-40 cm)  Edging

A selection of the Younique Series, this variety has spikes of cherry red to dark rose flowers.

Plant has a nice compact growth habit.

Aubrieta - Rock Cress Argenteovariegata Rock Cress

Variegated Rock Cress

Aubrieta x cultorum ‘Argenteovariegata’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: April to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4

4-6” (10-15 cm) Walls, Slopes

Green foliage is strongly edged in creamy-white, a lovely backdrop to the rich purple flowers.

Baptisia - False Indigo Blue False Indigo Height: Plant Uses:

Baptisia australis 36-48” (90-120 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Plants form a tall, bushy clump of gray-green foliage with long spikes of violet-blue flowers.

Drought tolerant once established. 2010 Perennial Plant of the Year.

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Solar Flare False Indigo

Solar Flare False Indigo

Baptisia ‘Solar Flare’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

30-36” (80-90 cm)  Borders

Plants have blue-green foliage with a vase shaped habit. Pea-like blossoms open lemon-yellow then take on a rusty orange blush as they age. Drought tolerant once established.

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Bellis - English Daisy Rominette Mixture English Daisy

Bellis perennis ‘Rominette’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: April to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

6-8” (15-20 cm)  Edging

Quilted, button-like flowers in shades of red, white or pink. It is considered to be a biennial but will usually self-seed.

Bergenia - Elephant’s Ear Heartleaf Bergenia

Bergenia cordifolia

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: April to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-18” (30-45 cm)  Borders, Edging

Heartleaf Bergenia

Large, glossy green leaves take on red tones throughout the fall. Clusters of magenta-pink flowers in early spring.

Eroica Bergenia Height: Plant Uses:

Bergenia cordifolia ‘Eroica’ 12-18” (30-45 cm)  Borders, Edging

Blooming Time: April to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Low clump of glossy green leaves turn a stunning beet-red shade in fall and winter. Stems of vivid magenta-purple flowers rise above the shiny foliage.

Brunnera - Bugloss Siberian Bugloss Height: Plant Uses:

Brunnera macrophylla 12-18” (30-45 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Low clumps of green, heart-shaped leaves produce upright stems of sky-blue flowers.

Jack Frost Bugloss

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12” (30 cm)  Borders

Looking Glass Bugloss

Shimmering, silver leaves with strong dark green veins. Blooms in early spring with tiny clusters of blue forget-me-not like flowers. 2012 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Looking Glass Bugloss

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Looking Glass’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-16” (30-40 cm)  Borders

A sport of ‘Jack Frost’ with distinctively different foliage. Large, heart-shaped leaves are almost pure silver with a narrow green rim. Masses of sky-blue flowers in spring.

Variegated Bugloss

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Variegata’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-18” (30-45 cm)  Borders

Huge leaves with irregular, creamy white leaf margins are striking from a distance. Baby blue forget-me-not like flowers are a nice in contrast to the foliage.

Campanula - Bellflower Blue Clips Height: Plant Uses:

Variegated Bugloss

Campanula carpatica ‘Blue’ 6-12” (15-30 cm) Borders, Edging

White Clips

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 2

Medium blue cup-shaped, upward facing flowers are atop a compact, rounded clump of dark green leaves. Deadhead for continuous bloom.

Deep Blue Clips Height: Plant Uses:

Campanula carpatica ‘Deep Blue’ 6-12” (15-30 cm) Borders, Edging

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 2

Deep blue, cup-shaped, upward flowers are atop a compact, rounded clump of dark green leaves. Deadhead for continuous bloom.

White Clips Height: Plant Uses:

Campanula carpatica ‘White’ 6-12” (15-30 cm) Borders, Edging

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 2

A profusion of cup-shaped, upward-facing, white flowers. Dark green foliage forms a compact, rounded clump. Deadhead for continuous bloom.

Deep Blue Clips

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Campanula - Bellflower White Clustered Bell Flower

Campanula glomerata ‘Alba’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 2

18-24” (45-60 cm)  Borders

Upright growth habit with dark green foliage and clusters of white, bell shaped flowers.

Cherry Bells Spotted Bellflower

Clustered Bell Flower

Campanula glomerata ‘Superba’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 2

18-24” (45-60 cm)  Borders

Rich violet-purple clusters of bell shaped flowers, the best selection for cut-flowers.

Peachleaf Bellflower

Campanula persicifolia

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 2

30” (70 cm)  Borders

Flowers are large, lavender-blue bells, arranged on strong stems that are excellent for cutting.

Cherry Bells Spotted Bellflower

Campanula punctata ‘Cherry Bells’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3b

18-24” (45-60 cm)  Borders

Compact rosettes of soft green foliage, tall erect stems produce large dangling cherry-pink blossoms with reddish-purple spots.

Cupids Dart

Catananche - Cupid’s Dart Cupid’s Dart Height: Plant Uses:

Catananche caerulea 18-30” (45-70 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Papery, lavender-blue flowers with a maroon eye. Plant forms a neat, slender clump of greygreen leaves.

Centaurea - Cornflower Persian Cornflower

Centaurea dealbata

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-30” (45-75 cm)  Borders

Rosy-purple flowers heads are deeply fringed. Gray-green foliage is deeply lobed.

Amethyst in Snow Cornflower

Amethyst Dream Cornflower

Centaurea montana ‘Amethyst Dream’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-16” (30-40 cm)  Borders

Unique, flared petals are amethyst in colour. Plant forms a compact mound of soft green foliage. Drought tolerant.

Amethyst in Snow Cornflower

Centaurea montana ‘Amethyst in Snow’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-16” (30-40 cm)  Borders

Forms a low mound of silver-green foliage and striking bicolour flowers, pure white trumpet-like petals with a dark purple center. Remove faded blooms to prevent self seeding.

SnowSnow-inin-Summer

Gold-leaved Cornflower

Centaurea montana ‘Gold Bullion’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-24” (30-60 cm)  Borders

Bright golden-yellow foliage with rich blue 2” fringed flowers, excellent accent plant.

Cerastium - Snow-in-Summer Snow-in-Summer Height: Plant Uses:

Cerastium tomentosum 6-8” (15-20 cm) Slopes, Walls

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 2

Small, wooly gray leaves form a low carpet and when in bloom are covered in white star shaped flowers. Drought tolerant.

Chelone - Turtlehead Pink Turtlehead Height: Plant Uses:

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Pink Turtlehead

Chelone obliqua 24-36” (60-90 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Stiff spikes of rose-pink flowers on dark green foliage. Very showy for the autumn season.

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Chrysanthemum - Garden Mum Dreamweaver®

Mum

Height: Plant Uses:

30” (75 cm)  Borders

C. x morifolium ‘Jefdream’ Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Soft mauve coloured flowers with flared trumpet shaped petals on the margins and an attractive yellow centre.

Firestorm® Mum Height: Plant Uses:

C. x morifolium ‘Jefstorm’ 22” (55 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Dreamweaver® Chrysanthemum

Deep red flower petals contrast with a bright yellow centre. Upright growth habit.

Morden Cameo Mum

Chrysanthemum x morifolium

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-24” (45-60 cm)  Borders

Grayish green foliage has a nice upright form, an abundance of double creamy-white flowers.

Morden Canary Mum

Chrysanthemum x morifolium

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-24” (45-60 cm)  Borders

Bright green foliage with sturdy stems produce double yellow flowers for the autumn season.

Morden Delight Mum

Chrysanthemum x morifolium

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-24” (45-60 cm)  Borders

Morden Cameo Chrysanthemum

Deep green foliage with a profusions of orange-red fall blooms.

Morden Fiesta Mum

Chrysanthemum x morifolium

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18” (45 cm)  Borders

This variety produces a profusion of double violet-purple flowers for the fall.

Morden Garnet Mum

Chrysanthemum x morifolium

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18” (45 cm)  Borders

Deep red, double flowers, plant has compact growth habit.

Power Surge® Mum

C. x morifolium ‘Jefsurge’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18” (45 cm)  Borders

Power Surge® Chrysanthemum

The latest introduction to the Firecracker series. The selection is noted for its fully double red flowers, compact growth habit.

Prairie Lavender Mum

Chrysanthemum x morifolium

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-24” (45-60 cm)  Borders

This variety produces a profusion of lavender pink flowers for the fall season.

Showbiz® Mum Height: Plant Uses:

C. x morifolium ‘Jefbiz’ 18” (45 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

A compact plant with an abundance of small, light purple, pompom flowers.

Stardust® Mum Height: Plant Uses:

Showbiz® Chrysanthemum

C. x morifolium ‘Jefdust’ 22” (55 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Bronze flower buds open to a dusty bronze flower which fades to rose as flower matures.

Suncatcher® Mum Height: Plant Uses:

C. x morifolium ‘Jefsun’ 30” (75 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Beautiful double yellow flowers with slightly flared trumpet shaped petals.

Tiger Tail® Mum Height: Plant Uses:

C. x morifolium ‘Jeftail’ 30” (75 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Peachy orange buds open to blossoms of tangerine eventually fading to a light yellow.

Suncatcher® Chrysanthemum

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Convallaria - Lily of the Valley Lily of the Valley Height: Plant Uses:

Convallaria majalis 4-6” (10-15 cm)  Groundcover

Blooming Time: April to May Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

A popular, old-fashioned perennial with fragrant, white bell-shaped flowers.

Lily of the Valley

Coreopsis - Tickseed Early Sunrise Tickseed

Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Early Sunrise’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-24” (45-60 cm)  Borders

Bright golden-yellow semi-double flowers, compact growth habit and long flowering season.

American Dream Tickseed

Coreopsis rosea ‘American Dream’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

8-16” (20-40 cm)  Borders

Small, rose-pink daisies with yellow centers cover fine thread-like foliage.

Early Sunrise Tickseed

Moonbeam Tickseed

Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4

12-18” (30-45 cm)  Borders

A bushy perennial with narrow thread-like foliage and creamy yellow star shaped flowers. 1992 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Delphinium - Larkspur New Millenium Series

Delphinium x elatum

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6’ (120-180 cm)  Borders

This series of delphiniums bred in New Zealand, offer excellent form and mostly double flowers.

Selected for improved tolerance of heat and humidity. No staking required.

Cultivar: Description: Blushing Brides ………………….. rich mulberry to soft dusty pink, brown/white bee Dusky Maidens ………...………… shades of pink with a contrasting brown bee Green Twist ……………...………... unusual blend of white with green streaks Pagan Purples ……………………. very dark bluish-purple flowers with a white/brown bee Sweethearts ………………………… intense pink with white bee Sunny Skies ……………………….. light sky blue to mid-blue flowers with a white bee

Blushing Bride Delphinium

Black Knight Delphinium

Black Knight Delphinium

Delphinium elatum ‘Black Knight’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6’ (120-180 cm)  Borders

Deep midnight violet blossoms with a dark bee. May require staking.

Blue Butterfly Delphinium

Delphinium grandiflorum ‘Blue Butterfly’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-30” (45-70 cm)  Borders

Lacy foliage forms a compact mound, puts on a spectacular show with bright blue flower.

Summer Morning Delphinium

Summer Morning Delphinium

Delphinium grandiflorum ‘Summer Morning’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

10-12” (25-30 cm)  Borders

A dwarf delphinium with delicate green foliage. Pale rose-pink flowers can be deadheaded to encourage a longer blooming period.

Dianthus - Pinks, Carnations Sweet William Height: Plant Uses:

Dianthus barbatus ‘Indian Carpet’ 4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging

Bloom Time: May to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Large, showy clusters of flowers in mixed colours, blooming all summer if dead-headed regularly.

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Sweet William

Grenadin Red Carnation

Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Grenadin Red’

Height: Plant Uses:

Bloom Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

20-24” (50-60 cm)  Borders

Loose, upright perennial with frilly, double red flowers that have a spicy fragrance.

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Dianthus - Pinks, Carnations Pink Princess Carnation

Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Pink Princess’

Height: Plant Uses:

Bloom Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

20-24” (50-60 cm)  Borders

Abundant, soft pink, semi-double flowers with grayish green foliage.

Arctic Fire Maiden Pinks

Dianthus deltoides ‘Arctic Fire’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

6-8” (15-20 cm) Borders, Edging

Firewitch Cheddar Pinks

Single, white flowers with a bright red centre cover the narrow, dark green foliage in summer.

Flashing Lights Maiden Pinks

Dianthus deltoides ‘Flashing Lights’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

6-8” (15-20 cm) Borders, Edging

Single, deep ruby-red flowers cover the foliage making a showy groundcover.

Apple Slice Cheddar Pinks Height: Plant Uses:

New

8-10” (20-25 cm) Borders, Edging

Dianthus ‘Apple Slice’ Blooming Time: May to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3/4

New listing for 2015. Fragrant, deep velvety red, 1.5” double blossoms have pale pink to white markings in the center of each petal. Foliage is blue-green with a clumping habit.

Firewitch Cheddar Pinks

Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Firewitch’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6” (10-15 cm) Borders, Edging

Raspberry Surprise Pinks

Slightly fringed, hot pink single flowers over dense, grayish green leaves. Perennial Plant of the Year in 2006.

Tiny Rubies Cheddar Pinks

Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Tiny Rubies’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

6-8” (15-20 cm) Borders, Edging

Soft, green foliage forms a thick mat with double, rose-pink flowers.

Spotty Cheddar Pinks

Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Spotty’

Height: Uses:

Bloom Time: May to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

6-8” (15-20 cm) Borders, Edging

Unusual, pinky-red flowers with white spots form above bluish foliage.

Frosty Fire Cheddar Pinks

Dianthus x allwoodii hybrids

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6” (10-15 cm) Borders, Edging

Apple Slice Cheddar Pinks

Deep, ruby-red fringed flowers above a mound of silvery-blue leaves.

Raspberry Surprise Pinks

Dianthus ‘Raspberry Surprise’

Height: Uses:

Bloom Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4

8-10” (20-25 cm) Borders, Edging

Fragrant double, pink blossoms with a burgundy red center. Foliage is a blue green with an exceptional, sturdy compact growth habit.

Dicentra - Bleeding Heart Aurora Bleeding Heart

Dicentra formosa ‘Aurora’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

10-12” (25-30 cm)  Borders

Spotty Cheddar Pinks

Plants form a sturdy clump of powdery gray-green leaves and clusters of creamy white blooms.

Burning Hearts Bleeding Heart

Dicentra formosa ‘Burning Hearts’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

10-12” (25-30 cm)  Borders

A show stopper - this variety has red blossoms lightly edged in white. Delicate blue gray foliage forms a compact mound.

King of Hearts Bleeding Heart

Dicentra formosa ‘King of Hearts’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

10-12” (25-30 cm)  Borders

A heavy display of large dark rose flowers throughout the summer. Lacy blue-gray foliage.

Burning Hearts Bleeding Heart

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Dicentra - Bleeding Heart Common Bleeding Heart

Dicentra spectabilis

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

30-36” (70-90 cm)  Borders

An old favourite with delicate heart-shaped rosy-pink flowers over a mound of soft green leaves.

Gold Heart Bleeding Heart

Gold Heart Bleeding Heart

Dicentra spectabilis ‘Gold Heart’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

30-36” (70-90 cm)  Borders

Attractive buttery yellow foliage in spring, turns lemon yellow in colour throughtout the season.

Delicate nodding pink heart shaped flowers appear in late spring.

White Common Bleeding Heart

Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

30-36” (70-90 cm)  Borders

This variety has white heart-shaped flowers with light green leaves.

Valentine Bleeding Heart

Dicentra spectabilis ‘Valentine’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

30-36” (70-90 cm)  Borders

Red heart shaped flowers dangle from arching branches. Foliage is dark grey green with dark red stems.

Dictamnus - Gas Plant Pink Gas Plant Height: Plant Uses:

Dictamnus albus ‘Purpureus’ 24” (60 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Beautiful spikes of lightly-scented shell pink flowers with purple veins. Deep green foliage throughout the season, forms a bushy clump.

Digitalis - Foxglove Pink Gas Plant

Common Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea ‘Foxy’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

30-36” (75-90 cm)  Borders

Bell-shaped flowers in a mix of different colours on sturdy, compact plants.

Doronicum - Leopard’s Bane Little Leo Leopard’s Bane

Doronicum orientale ‘Little Leo’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: April to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

10-12” (25-30 cm)  Borders

Golden-yellow, semi-double yellow blooms with a nice, compact habit.

Echium - Red Feathers Red Feathers

Butterfly Kisses Coneflower

Height: Plant Uses:

Echium ‘Amoenum’ 10-14” (25-35 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: May to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Unique russet-red feathery flower spikes will continue to rebloom all summer if deadheaded.

Foliage is a dark green that forms a compact mound.

Echinacea - Coneflower Butterfly Kisses Coneflower Height: Plant Uses:

18” (45 cm)  Borders

New

Echinacea purpurea ‘Butterfly Kisses’ Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4

New listing for 2015. A double pom-pom selection with bright pink, fragrant flowers. Abundant flowers appear above the compact, well branched, deep green foliage..

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Flame Thrower Coneflower

Flame Thrower Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea ‘Doubledecker’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4

36” (90 cm)  Borders

Large 3-4”, two-toned red-orange and gold flowers with a copper cone. Forms a dense, wellbranched, freely flowering clump.

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Echinacea - Coneflower Green Jewel Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea ‘Green Jewel’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

20-24” (50-60 cm)  Borders

Large, light green petals surround a deep, emerald green cone.

Meringue Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea ‘Meringue’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4

15-18” (40-45 cm)  Borders

Fully double creamy white petals surround an apple green cone. A nice compact growth habit.

Purple Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24-36” (60-90 cm)  Borders

Summer Sky Coneflower

An improved strain with a good busy habit. Flower petals are reddish-purple and stick straight out, rather than drooping downwards. Perennial Plant of the Year in 1998.

PowWow White Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea ‘PowWow White’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-24” (45-60 cm)  Borders

Pure white, 3-4” flowers with a golden yellow cone have wide, reflexed petals. This series is known to be more floriferous, faster to flower and more compact than other seed strains.

PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea ‘PowWow Wild erry’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-24” (45-60 cm)  Borders

Deep purple-pink to near-magenta, 3-4” flowers have wide, reflexed petals. This series is known to be more floriferous, faster to flower and more compact than other seed strains.

Salsa Red Coneflower Height: Plant Uses:

New

22-26” (60-90 cm)  Borders

Echinacea purpurea ‘Sombero Salsa Red’ Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4

New listing for 2015. Bright red single flowers with overlapping petals surround a brown cone.

Strong sturdy stems and a clump forming habit.

Sunrise Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea ‘Big Sky Sunrise’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4

24-36” (60-90 cm)  Borders

Meringue Coneflower

Salsa Red Coneflower

Large, lemon yellow flowers with gold cone. Sturdy plants have an abundance of flower stems.

Summer Sky Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea ‘Big Sky Summer Sky’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4

24-36” (60-90 cm)  Borders

Huge bicoloured flowers up to 5” across with peach petals, a rose coloured halo and an orange cone. It is a prolific bloomer with the flowers having a slight fragrance.

White Swan Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24-36” (60-90 cm)  Borders

Sunrise Coneflower Blue Globe Thistle

Drooping, snow-white flowers with brown center cone. Plant has sturdy, upright growth habit.

Echinops - Globe Thistle Blue Globe Thistle Height: Plant Uses:

Echinops ritro 3-4’ (90-120 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Globular, metallic-blue flowers are great for cutting, fresh or dried. Tall, thistly looking plants add drama to the back of the border.

Erigeron - Fleabane Daisy Pink Jewel Fleabane

Erigeron speciosus ‘Pink Jewel’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

20-24” (50-60 cm)  Borders

Small, daisy like flowers in shades of bright-pink to rose with a bright yellow center. Compact growth habit.

Perennial Selection Guide

see page 92

Pink Jewel Fleabane

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Eupatorium - Joe Pye Weed Baby Joe Joe Pye Weed

Eupatorium dubium ‘Baby Joe’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24-36” (60-90 cm)  Borders

Broad panicles of mauve-purple flowers appear on dark purple-red stems. This selection is well suited to small city gardens.

Euphorbia - Spurge Cushion Spurge

Cushion Spurge Height: Plant Uses:

Euphorbia polychroma 12-18” (30-45 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Forms a perfectly dome-shaped mound of light green leaves, covered by bright yellow bracts in late spring. Foliage can turn red in fall.

Filipendula - Meadowsweet Queen of the Prairie Meadowsweet

Filipendula rubra ‘Venusta’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6’ (120-180 cm) Borders

A bold accent plant, forming a mound of coarsely divided green leaves. Large panicles of deep pink flowers are held on sturdy upright stems.

Queen of the Prairie Meadowsweet

Variegated Meadowsweet

Filipendula ulmaria ‘Variegata’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24-30” (60-75 cm) Borders

Mostly grown for its foliage, the dark-green leaves have showy marks of creamy-yellow in the centre. Short spikes of white flowers.

Double Dropwort Meadowsweet

Filipendula vulgaris ‘Plena’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

16-20” (40-50 cm) Borders

This variety is noted for its finely-cut ferny leaves and long-lasting creamy flowers.

Gaillardia - Blanket Flower Arizona Apricot Blanket Flower

Arizona Apricot Blanket Flower

Gaillardia ‘Arizona Apricot’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12” (30 cm)  Borders

Unique blooms have yellow edges that deepen to a rich apricot in center.

Arizona Sun Blanket Flower

Gaillardia aristata ‘Arizona Sun’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

8-12” (20-30 cm)  Borders

Huge 3” firey orange-red flowers are tipped by a ring of yellow. Plant has a compact, uniform habit.

Burgundy Blanket Flower

Burgundy Blanket Flower

Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Burgundy’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24-36” (60-90 cm)  Borders

Large, 3” wide, wine-red blooms are held on sturdy stems above the grey-green foliage.

Goblin Blanket Flower

Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Goblin’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

8-12” (20-30 cm)  Borders

Scarlet-red petals with sunny yellow tips surround the reddish-brown centre of these daisy-like flowers. Blooms all summer if deadheaded.

Galium - Sweet Woodruff Sweet Woodruff Height: Plant Uses:

Galium odoratum 4-8” (10-20 cm) Edging, Groundcover

Blooming Time: April to May Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

A vigorous ground cover for moist shady areas. Tiny, white star-shaped flowers appear above a carpet of finely cut, green leaves.

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Sweet Woodruff

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Gentiana – Gentian True Blue Gentian Height: Plant Uses:

Gentiana ‘True Blue’ 24-30” (60-75 cm) Borders

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4

Large 2”, tubular, true blue flowers which open at the nodes up and down the stem. Smooth, lance-shaped leaves form an attractive clump.

Geranium – Cranesbill Ballerina Cranesbill

Geranium cinereum ‘Ballerina’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6” (10-15 cm) Borders

Low-growing mounding geranium with deeply divided foliage. Lilac pink flowers with darkpurple veins and eye.

New

Biokovo Cranesbill Height: Plant Uses:

10-12” (25-30 cm) Edging, Borders

True Blue Gentian

Geranium cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’ Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

New listing for 2015. Dainty white flowers with pink sepals appear in late spring and rebloom sporadically all summer. Glossy green foliage forms a low carpet. 2015 Perennial of the Year.

Rozanne Cranesbill

Geranium ‘Rozanne’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4

12-20” (30-50 cm) Borders, Massing

Forms a compact mound of deeply-cut green leaves, bearing loose clusters of bright violetpurple cup-shade flowers. Perennial Plant of the Year in 2008.

Bloody Cranesbill Height: Plant Uses:

Geranium sanguineum 12-16” (30-40 cm) Borders

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Low, clump forming perennial with finely-cut leaves and very bright magenta flowers.

Goniolimon - German Statice German Statice Height: Plant Uses:

Goniolimon tataricum 10-16” (25-40 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Tiny white flowers in clusters above deep green foliage. Excellent fresh or dried flowers.

Biokovo Cranesbill

Rozanne Cranesbill

Gypsophila - Baby’s Breath Double Snowflake Baby’s Breath

Gypsophila paniculata ‘Double Snowflake’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24-36” (60-90 cm)  Borders

A popular perennial with airy, double white flowers that are used for cut or dried flowers.

Creeping White Baby’s Breath

Gypsophila repens ‘Alba’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6” (10-15 cm) Walls, Slopes

Low growing blue-green foliage forms a thick mat, pure white single flowers.

Creeping Pink Baby’s Breath

Gypsophila repens ‘Rosea’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6” (10-15 cm) Walls, Slopes

Creeping Pink Baby’s Breath

Low growing blue-green foliage forms a thick mat with soft-pink single flowers.

Helenium - Sneezeweed Mardi Gras Sneezeweed

Helenium ‘Mardi Gras’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

30” (80 cm)  Borders

Multicolored yellow blooms with splashes of orange-red, create a tie-dyed effect. Plants form upright clumps.

Ruby Tuesday Sneezeweed Height: Plant Uses:

30” (80 cm)  Borders

New

Helenium ‘Ruby Tuesday; Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

New listing for 2015. Deep burgundy-red flowers smother the top of the sturdy upright clumps.

Well branched plant habit.

Ruby Tuesday Sneezeweed

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Heliopsis - False Sunflower Bressingham Doubloon False Sunflower

Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Bressingham Doubloon’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

36” (90 cm)  Borders

Outstanding, 3-4” wide, semi-double golden flowers bloom on sturdy stems, deep green foliage.

New

Sunstruck False Sunflower Height: Plant Uses:

Sunstruck False Sunflower

14-16” (90 cm)  Borders

Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Sunstruck’ Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

New listing for 2015. Highly variegated white leaves with extensive green veining form a compact mound. Huge golden yellow, single daisy-like flowers bloom for an extended season.

Summer Sun False Sunflower

Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Summer Sun’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

30-36” (80-90 cm)  Borders

Semi-double, 3” wide bright gold flowers. Deep green foliage with strong sturdy stem and its prolific blooming habit make this an excellent addition to any garden.

Hemerocallis - Daylily

Cherokee Star Daylily

New New New

Fire King Daylily

Daylily

Hemerocallis cultivars

Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Blooming Time:

July to September

Cultivar:

Height:

Description:

Always Afternoon Barbara Mitchell Bonanza Bela Lugosi Calico Jack Canadian Border Patrol Catherine Woodbury Cherokee Star Daring Deception Final Touch Fire King Going Bananas Happy Returns Joan Senior Little Grapette Moses Fire Night Embers Pandora’s Box Pardon Me Purple D’Oro Rosy Returns Ruby Stella South Seas Stella D’Oro

22” (55 cm) 20” (50 cm) 24” (60 cm)

rosy-purple, dark plum eye, green throat (5.5”) reblooms soft pink, lime-green throat, lightly ruffled (6”) reblooms light orange yellow, maroon-red center (5”) deep velvety purple, lime throat (6”) bright yellow, dark plum eye zone and edge (5”) creamy white, purple eye, thin purple edge (6”) reblooms pale orchid, yellow throat, fragrant (6”) cherry red with a prominent yellow throat (7”) lavender, purple center and edge (5”) reblooms pink and lavender bicolor, green throat (4.75”) brilliant orange flowers, red-orange halo, heavily ruffled lemon yellow flowers (4”) reblooms light yellow, lightly ruffled (3”) reblooms creamy white, fragrant, ruffled (6”) reblooms grape-purple, darker grape throat, ruffled edges (2”) double deep red (6”) reblooms double cherry red with white edge (5”) reblooms creamy white, raspberry eyezone (4”) reblooms deep red, lime green throat, fragrant (2.75”) reblooms lavender purple, yellow throat (3”) reblooms rose-pink, yellow throat (3.75”) reblooms dark wine-red, yellow streaked throat (3”) reblooms coral-tangerine, yellow throat, fragrant (5”) reblooms golden yellow, fragrant (2.75”) reblooms

33” (84 cm) 24” (60 cm) 12” (30 cm) 30” (80 cm) 32” (80 cm) 24” (60 cm) 32” (80 cm) 30” (80 cm) 18” (45 cm) 18” (45 cm) 24” (60 cm) 12” (30 cm)

20” (50 cm) 30” (80 cm) 20” (50 cm) 18” (45 cm) 16” (40 cm) 16” (40 cm) 16” (40 cm) 30” (80 cm) 12” (30 cm)

Heuchera - Coral Bells Arctic Mist Coral Bells

Arctic Mist Coral Bells

Heuchera x ‘Arctic Mist

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12” (30 cm)  Borders, Edging

A cold hardy variegated Coral Bells from Jeffries Nurseries research program. Attractive red flowers contrast the mottled foliage.

Brandon Pink Coral Bells

Heuchera x ‘Brandon Pink’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

8” (20 cm)  Borders, Edging

A hardy pink flowering selection, green foliage forms a low compact mound.

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Berry Smoothie Coral Bells

Berry Smoothie Coral Bells

Heuchera x ‘Berry Smoothie’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4

18” (45 cm)  Borders, Edging

Bright rose pink foliage in spring, darkening to purplish rose in summer. Forms a large, boldly coloured mound of foliage. White flowers.

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Heuchera - Coral Bells Caramel Coral Bells

Heuchera x ‘Caramel’

Height: 8” (20 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses:  Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4 A robust grower with fuzzy, golden-orange leaves with purple-red undersides. Cream flowers.

New

Fire Alarm Coral Bells

Heuchera x ‘Fire Alarm’

Height: 8” (20 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses:  Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4 New listing for 2015. One of the best reds to date. Spring and fall color is fiery red and deepens to mahogany red in summer. Pink flowers in mid summer.

Green Spice Coral Bells

Fire Alarm Coral Bells

Heuchera x ‘Green Spice’

Height: 20” (50 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses:  Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Silver foliage edged in green, vivid purple veins. White flowers.

Marmalade Coral Bells

Heuchera x ‘Marmalade’

Height: 8” (20 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses:  Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4 Rich, shiny foliage in shades of gold with flushes of pink. Greenish white flowers.

Midnight Rose Coral Bells

Heuchera x ‘Midnight Rose’

Height: 12” (30 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses:  Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4 Hot pink flecks on dark purple leaves emerge in spring and enlarge and brighten before lightening to cream as the season progresses.

Obsidian Coral Bells

Green Spice Coral Bells

Heuchera x ‘Obsidian’

Height: 12” (30 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses:  Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4 Shiny, smooth, round leaves are a stunning black maroon in colour. White flowers in summer.

Northern Fire Coral Bells

Heuchera ‘Northern Fire’

Height: 8” (20 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses:  Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Dark green foliage with vibrant red bell shaped flowers.

Ruby Mist Coral Bells

Heuchera ‘Ruby Mist’

Height: 8” (20 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses:  Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Reddish-pink flowers are bell shaped and held on tall stems above the deep green foliage.

Palace Purple Coral Bells

Midnight Rose Coral Bells

Heuchera micrantha ‘Palace Purple’

Height: 8-10” (20-25 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses:  Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4 Deep purple foliage in spring fading to bronzy-brown with small, white flowers. Perennial Plant of the Year in 1991.

Hosta - Hosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta

Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

22” (55cm) Groundcover

Dark blue-green seersuckered leaves display a unique cupped form. White flowers with good slug resistance. 2014 Hosta of the Year.

August Moon Hosta

Hosta ‘August Moon’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

20” (50cm) Groundcover

Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta

Brilliant gold to chartreuse leaves. Slug resistant with corrugated leaves. White flowers.

Big Daddy Hosta Height: Plant Uses:

Hosta ‘Big Daddy’ 24-30” (60-70 cm) Groundcover

Blooming Time: July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Large, round and very puckered deep blue leaves. Slug resistant. White flowers.

Blue Angel Hosta Height: Plant Uses:

Hosta ‘Blue Angel’ 30-36” (75-90 cm) Background

Blooming Time: July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Large blue-green leaves of heavy substance. Excellent slug resistance. White flowers.

August Moon Hosta

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Hosta - Hosta Blue Ivory Hosta

Hosta ‘Blue Ivory’

Height: 20” (50 cm) Blooming Time: July Plant Uses: Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Blue Ivory is a sport of the very popular Hosta Halcyon. Plants have a blue center with wide creamy white margins in the spring.

Blue Mouse Ears Hosta Blue Ivory Hosta

Hosta ‘Blue Mouse Ears’

Height: 6” (15 cm) Blooming Time: July Plant Uses: Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Thick, heart-shaped blue-green to grey-green leaves. Forms a perfectly symmetrical mound.

Lavender flowers. 2008 Hosta of the Year.

Dream Weaver Hosta

Hosta ‘Dream Weaver’

Height: 20-22” (50-55 cm) Blooming Time: July Plant Uses: Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Large, leaves have very wide, blue-green borders and creamy white centres. White flowers.

Earth Angel Hosta

Hosta ‘Earth Angel’

Height: 26” (65 cm) Blooming Time: July Plant Uses: Specimen Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Large, heart-shaped, blue green leaves with wide, creamy-white margins. Lavender flowers.

El Nino Hosta Fire & Ice Hosta

Hosta ‘El Nino’

Height: 20-22” (50-55 cm) Blooming Time: July Plant Uses: Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Chalky blue leaves with a wide pure white margin. Slug resistant. Lilac flowers.

Empress Wu Hosta

Hosta ‘Empress Wu’

Height: 48” (115 cm) Blooming Time: July Plant Uses: Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Giant hosta with leaves in shades of green. USPP 20774

Fire & Ice Hosta

Hosta ‘Fire & Ice’

Height: 20-22” (50-55 cm) Blooming Time: July Plant Uses: Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Medium-large, heart-shaped white leaves with wide dark green edge. Mauve flowers.

First Frost Hosta First Frost Hosta Fragrant Bouquet Hosta

Hosta ‘First Frost’

Height: 16” (40 cm) Blooming Time: July Plant Uses: Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Blue-green leaves with gold margin that changes to pure white. Lavender flowers.

Aureomarginata Hosta

Hosta fortunei ‘Aureomarginata’

Height: 20-22” (50-55 cm) Blooming Time: July Plant Uses: Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Attractive dark-green leaves with a strong yellow edging. Pale lilac flowers.

Fragrant Bouquet Hosta

Hosta ‘Fragrant Bouquet’

Height: 20-22” (50-55 cm) Blooming Time: August Plant Uses: Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Broad leaves with pointed tips are light apple green with pale yellow to cream margins.

Francee Hosta

Hosta ‘Francee’

Height: 18-20” (45-50 cm) Blooming Time: July Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Forms a tidy mound of dark green leaves with narrow white edge. Lavender flowers.

Frances Williams Hosta

Hosta ‘Frances Williams’

Height: 24-28” (60-70 cm) Blooming Time: June Plant Uses: Background Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Giant blue-green leaves with very wide yellow margins. Slug resistant. Near white flowers.

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Great Expectations Hosta

Great Expectations Hosta

Hosta ‘Great Expectations’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

20-28” (50-70 cm) Groundcover

Thick, puckered leaves with wide, blue-green margins. Creamy yellow to white centers.

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Hosta - Hosta Guacamole Hosta

Hosta ‘Guacamole’

Height: 22-24” (55-60 cm) Blooming Time: August Plant Uses: Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Huge, apple green leaves develop dark green margins and brighter gold centers in summer.

Large fragrant lavender flowers. 2002 Hosta of the Year.

Gypsy Rose Hosta

Hosta ‘Gypsy Rose’

Height: 18-22” (45-55 cm) Blooming Time: August Plant Uses: Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Large oval shaped leaves have creamy gold centers with wide dark green margins. Lavender flowers.

Halcyon Hosta

Gypsy Rose Hosta

Hosta ‘Halcyon’

Height: 16-18” (40-45 cm) Blooming Time: August Plant Uses: Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Pointed leaves are a frosty blue-green. Slug resistant. Lavender flowers.

June Hosta

Hosta ‘June’

Height: 12-16” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: August Plant Uses: Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Spear-shaped leaves have blue-green margins and chartreuse centers turning to gold in summer. Slug resistant. Lavender flowers. 2001 Hosta of the Year.

Krossa Regal Hosta

Hosta ‘Krossa Regal’

Height: 30-32” (75-80 cm) Blooming Time: August Plant Uses: Background Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Frosted blue-green leaves with wavy edges, upright vase-shaped growth. Lavender flowers.

Liberty Hosta

June Hosta

Hosta ‘Liberty’

Height: 30” (75 cm) Blooming Time: August Plant Uses: Background Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Heart-shaped leaves are dark green with wide, yellow margins which lighten to creamy white.

Slug resistant. Lavender flowers. 2012 Hosta of the Year.

Neptune Hosta

Hosta ‘Neptune’

Height: 22-24” (55-65 cm) Blooming Time: July Plant Uses: Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 A unique blue hosta forms a cascading clump of narrow wedge-shaped leaves with heavily rippled edges. Lavender flowers.

Night Before Christmas Hosta

Hosta ‘Night Before Christmas’

Height: 22-24” (55-65 cm) Blooming Time: July Plant Uses: Groundcover Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Pointed, dark green leaves with narrow white centers. Lavender flowers.

Orange Marmalade Hosta

Hosta ‘Orange Marmalade’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

28” (70 cm) Background

Neptune Hosta

Puckered leaves are edged in dark green and have a centre that initially emerges a bright golden yellow gradually fading to pure white. Lavender flowers.

Paradigm Hosta Height: Plant Uses:

Hosta ‘Paradigm’ 20” (50 cm) Groundcover

Blooming Time: June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Thick gold leaves are surrounded by irregular dark blue-green margins. Slug resistant. Near white flowers. 2007 Hosta of the Year.

Patriot Hosta Height: Plant Uses:

Hosta ‘Patriot’ 22-24” (55-60 cm) Groundcover

Blooming Time: August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Dark green leaves with wide, crisp white margins. Lavender flowers. 1997 Hosta of the Year.

Paul’s Glory Hosta Height: Plant Uses:

Hosta ‘Paul’s Glory’ 22-26” (55-65 cm) Groundcover

Blooming Time: July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Golden heart-shaped leaves are streaked with blue green on the edges. Pale lavender flowers.

1999 Hosta of the Year.

Praying Hands Hosta

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Hosta - Hosta Praying Hands Hosta

Hosta ‘Praying Hands’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

14-18” (35-45 cm) Groundcover

Unusual cultivar with upright, narrow tightly folded leaves. Foliage is dark green with a very narrow, gold margin. 2011 Hosta of the Year.

Rainforest Sunrise Hosta

Rainforest Sunrise Hosta

Hosta ‘Rainforest Sunrise’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

11” (30 cm) Background

Puckered, gold yellow leaves with a dark green margin. Pale lavender flowers. 2013 Hosta of the Year.

Regal Splendor Hosta

Hosta ‘Regal Splendor’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

36” (90 cm) Background

Frosty blue leaves with wavy, narrow, creamy yellow margins. 2003 Hosta of the Year.

Revolution Hosta Height: Plant Uses:

Hosta ‘Revolution’ 18-20” (45-50 cm) Groundcover

Blooming Time: July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Dark green leaves with large cream centres are speckled with green. Lavender flowers.

Revolution Hosta

Royal Standard Hosta

Hosta ‘Royal Standard’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

22-26” (55-65 cm) Groundcover

Forms a very large mound of glossy, wavy, green leaves. Fragrant white flowers.

Stained Glass Hosta

Hosta ‘Stained Glass’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24” (60 cm) Groundcover

Huge, 10” brilliant gold leaves with wide, dark green margins. Fragrant pale lavender flowers.

2006 Hosta of the Year.

Stained Glass Hosta

Sum & Substance Hosta

Hosta ‘Sum & Substance’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

30-36” (75-90 cm) Background

Enormous golden-green leaves with good slug resistance. Pale lavender flowers. 2004 Hosta of the Year.

Sun Power Hosta Height: Plant Uses:

Hosta ‘Sun Power’ 30-32” (70-75 cm) Background

Blooming Time: July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Brilliant golden-yellow leaves that are lightly ruffled and twisted. Upright vase-shape habit.

Pale lavender flowers.

Albo-marginata Hosta

Hosta undulata ‘Albo-marginata’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

16-18” (40-45 cm) Groundcover

Medium green leaves have wavy, white margin. Pale lavender flowers.

Victory Hosta

Medio-variegata Hosta

Hosta undulata ‘Variegata’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

10-12” (25-30 cm) Edging

Wavy leaves have white centers and wide, irregular green margins. Lilac flowers.

Victory Hosta Height: Plant Uses:

New 28-32” (70-75 cm) Background

Hosta ‘Victory’ Blooming Time: July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

New listing for 2015. Huge, shiny, green leaves with yellow margins. This hosta is vase-shaped with light lavender flowers. 2015 Hosta of the Year.

Wide Brim Hosta

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Height: Plant Uses:

Wide Brim Hosta

Hosta ‘Wide Brim’ 16-18” (40-45 cm) Groundcover

Blooming Time: July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Heart-shaped green leaves with wide irregular creamy-yellow margins. Pale lavender flowers.

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Houttuynia - Chameleon Plant Chameleon Plant Height: Plant Uses:

Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’ 6-12” (15-30 cm) Groundcover

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Forms a thick patch of brightly-coloured leaves in bold combinations of green, red, yellow and cream. The star-shaped white flowers are fairly insignificant. Invasive.

Iberis - Candytuft Snowflake Candytuft

Iberis sempervirens ‘Snowflake’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: April to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

8-10” (15-20 cm) Borders, Edging

Chameleon Plant

Pure white flowers form in clusters on top of dark green foliage. Drought tolerant.

Iris - Iris Bearded Iris

Iris germanica

Plant Uses:  Exposure/Hardiness:

Borders  Zone 3

Cultivar:

New

Blooming Time:

Height:

Batik Breakers Cat’s Eye Crimson Snow Decadence Fireplace Embers Harvest of Memories Immortality Loop de Loop Rip City Superstition Supreme Sultan Tanzanian Tangerine Visions in Pink

Description:

36” (90 cm) 24” (60 cm) 15” (38 cm) 33” (90 cm) 36” (90 cm) 12” (24 cm) 36” (90 cm) 29” (74 cm) 36” (90 cm) 36” (90 cm) 36” (90 cm) 36” (90 cm) 36” (90 cm) 36” (90 cm)

Variegated Iris Height: Plant Uses:

May to June

royal purple, streaked with white flecks meduim blue with billowing ruffles, reblooms mauve rose, dark red falls edged in mauve white standards, plum falls edged in rosy-pink golden apricot standards, plum burgundy falls dark yellow standards, maroon falls bright yellow, sweet fragrance, reblooms ruffled white, fragrant, reblooms white standards and falls edges in deep purple carmine red flowers with a golden beard black-purple, hint of maroon gold standards, mahogany-red falls peach standards, wine dots on tan falls clear pink ruffled petals and falls

Decadence Iris

Iris pallida ‘Albovariegata’ 24” (60 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Foliage is striped lengthwise with silvery-white and grey-green. Showy lavender-blue flowers.

Iris - Iris Siberian Iris

Iris sibirica

Plant Uses:  Exposure/Hardiness:

Borders  Zone 3

Blooming Time:

May to June

Tall clumping iris with narrow upright foliage. Excellent for vertical effect in the landscapes.

Cultivar:

New

Height:

Butter and Sugar Chilled Wine Contrast in Styles Ruffled Velvet Sky Wings

28” (70cm) 38” (96 cm) 28” (70 cm) 22” (55 cm) 28” (70 cm)

Contrast in Styles Siberian Iris

Description:

Herman`s Pride Lamium

white standards, soft yellow falls, reblooms violet red with a slight bluish tinge wine purple standards, white and yellow veins

dark velvety-violet flowers, ruffled petals light sky blue, yellow veins

Lamium - Lamium Trailing False Lamium

Lamium galeobdolon ‘Florentinum’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

8-12” (20-30 cm) Borders

Fast-spreading mat of green and silver striped foliage, stems root where they touch the ground.

Herman’s Pride False Lamium

Lamium galeobdolon ‘Herman’s Pride’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

10-12” (25-30 cm) Borders

Dark green leaves are heavily veined in metallic silver. Bright yellow flowers appear in spring.

Anne Greenaway Lamium

Lamium maculatum ‘Anne Greenaway’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

6-8” (15-20 cm) Edging

A unique blend of chartreuse, silver and green leaves. Mauve flowers.

Anne Greenaway Lamium

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Lamium - Lamium Aureum Lamium Height: Plant Uses:

Lamium maculatum ‘Aureum’ 6-8” (15-20 cm) Edging

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Golden yellow foliage has faint silvery stripes slowly forms a thick carpet. Mauve pink flowers.

English Lavender

Beacon Silver Lamium

Lamium maculatum ‘Beacon Silver’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 2

6-8” (15-20 cm) Edging

Leaves are mostly silver with narrow green edge. Soft pink flowers cover the foliage.

Ghost Lamium Height: Plant Uses:

Lamium maculatum ‘Ghost’ 12” (30 cm) Edging

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 2

A very large variety with leaves that are 1.5” long. Foliage is completely silver with orchid pink flower when in bloom.

White Nancy Lamium

Lamium maculatum ‘White Nancy’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 2

6-8” (15-20 cm) Edging

Leaves are almost completely silver with a narrow blue-green edge. Clear white flowers.

Edelweiss

Lavandula - English Lavender English Lavender Height: Plant Uses:

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’ 12-16” (30-40 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4

Bright lavender-blue flowers. Fragrant grey-green leaves form a nice compact mound.

Leontopodium - Edelweiss Edelweiss Height: Plant Uses:

Leontopodium alpinum 6-8” (15-20 cm) Rock garden

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Foliage is silver-grey with woolly white flowers. Drought tolerant.

Leucanthemum - Shasta Daisy Banana Cream Daisy Banana Cream Shasta Daisy Kobold Liatris

Height: Plant Uses:

New

15-18” (40-45 cm)  Borders

Leucanthemum superbum ‘Banana Cream’ Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3/4

New listing for 2015. Huge 4-5” lemon yellow flowers mature to creamy white. Vigorous grower with dark green foliage, excellent disease resistance.

Becky Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Becky’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

36-42” (90-105 cm)  Borders

Large 4” white flowers with a yellow centre, dark green foliage. 2003 Perennial of the Year.

Silver Princess Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Silver Princess’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

10-12” (25-30 cm)  Borders

Compact mounding plant with masses of single pure white flowers.

Lewisia - Lewisia Little Plum Lewisia

Lewisia longipetala x ‘Little Plum’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging

Star-shaped flowers are bring plum pink held above deep green foliage. Excellent in a rock garden setting. Drought tolerant.

Liatris - Blazing Star

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Kobold Blazing Star

Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-24” (45-60 cm)  Borders

Known for its use as a cut flower, this variety has spikes of mauve flowers. Compact habit.

Becky Shasta Daisy

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Liatris - Blazing Star White Blazing Star

Liatris spicata ‘Floristan White’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-24” (45-60 cm)  Borders

Narrow spikes of fluffy white flowers on top of low grassy clumps of long, narrow leaves.

Ligularia - Ligularia Othello Ligularia Height: Plant Uses:

Ligularia dentate ‘Othello’ 36-48” (90-120 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Huge round purple leaves with flat flower heads of bright golden-orange daisies.

Little Rocket Ligularia

Ligularia ‘Little Rocket’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

36-48” (90-120 cm)  Borders

The Rocket Ligularia

This shorter hybrid was selected for its compact habit. Bright yellow flower spikes are held about large, rich green, serrated leaves.

The Rocket Ligularia

Ligularia stenocephala ‘The Rocket’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6’ (120-180 cm)  Borders

This variety has dark green leaves that are deeply divided. Purple-black stems end in long spikes of yellow flowers.

Lilium - Lily Asiatic Lilies/Pot Lilies

Lilium asiatica

Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Blooming Time:

June to July

Cancun Lily

Easy to grow, early blooming and very hardy. Flowers open wide, either upfacing or outfacing.

New

Cultivar:

Height:

Description:

Blackout Cancun Cappuccino Dot Com Fata Morgana Lollypop Navona Nutcracker Push Off Sphinx

36” (90 cm) 36” (90 cm) 36” (90 cm) 36” (90 cm) 36” (90 cm) 24” (60 cm) 36” (90 cm) 36” (90 cm) 36” (90 cm) 36” (90 cm)

very dark red, almost black magenta red petals, bright yellow centre mocha cream petals, burgundy spots icy pink petals speckled with burgundy spots double soft yellow, light spotted, pollen-free creamy white centers with reddish pink tips white with greenish centers orange with black flecks, tetraploid

Tiny Athlete Lily Tiny Dancer Lily Tiny Shadow Lily Tiny Spider Lily

12” (30 cm) 12” (30 cm) 12” (30 cm) 12” (30 cm)

soft-pink flowers, large upfacing blooms bicolour, dark-pink flowers, white center burnt orange with dark maroon center pink with maroon speckles

white, heavily speckled with burgundy blotches

double red, pollen-free

Oriental Lilies

Lilium oriental

Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4

Blooming Time:

Tiny Spider Lily Stargazer LIly

August to September

Later blooming and very fragrant, their large flowers are superb for cutting. Winter mulching is recommended.

Cultivar:

Height:

Description:

Acapulco Casablanca Dizzy Stargazer

36” (90 cm) 36” (90 cm) 36” (90 cm) 36” (90 cm)

deep lavender pink, dark pink speckles pure white white with wide red center bands, heavily spotted

crimson red with white margins

Trumpet Lilies

Lilium x

Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4

Blooming Time:

July to August

Huge flaring trumpet flowers, which are very fragrant. Winter mulching is recommended.

Cultivar:

Height:

Description:

African Queen Golden Splendor Pink Perfection

4’ (120 cm) 4’ (120 cm) 4’ (120 cm)

dark chocolate buds, apricot orange deep yellow, maroon stripes on reverse light to dark fuchsia pink

Casablanca Lily

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Lilium - Lily Easterpet Lilies

Aurelian Trumpet x Easter Lily

Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Blooming Time:

August to September

Cultivar:

Height:

Description:

Easter Morn

36” (90 cm)

white with pinkish edges, soft yellow centers

Orientpet Lilies

Aurelian Trumpet x Lilium orientale

Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Blooming Time:

August to September

This lily group are crosses between Oriental and Trumpet lilies. They produce beautiful flowers that are very fragrant. These can also produce up to 20 blooms on a single stem.

Cultivar:

Evening Glow Lily Northern Carillon Lily

New

Height:

Description:

Evening Glow 24” (60 cm) purplish pink with a golden yellow center Northern Beauty 5’ (150 cm) dark red, yellow throat, downfacing Northern Carillon 5’ (150 cm) white, dark red center Northern Dazzle - large pendant blooms of orange yellow, deep crimson red center Northern Delight - down-facing, soft melon orange with deepening centers Northern Star 5’ (150 cm) lavender pink, dark fuchsia center Starburst Sensation 5’ (150 cm) purplish red center, creamy white tips

Canadian Belles Lily Series

Lilium aurelian x Lilium asiatic

Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Blooming Time:

August to September

Cultivar:

Height:

Description:

Firey Belles Ivory Belles Silky Belles

36” (90 cm) 36” (90 cm) 36” (90 cm)

shimmering orange ivory, slight yellow blush in the center. white with a greenish hue.

Northern Dazzle Lily

Limonium - Sea Lavender Sea Lavender Height: Plant Uses:

Limonium latifolium 24-30” (60-75 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Dainty lavender-blue flowers form in clusters on tall stems. Excellent to dry or cut fresh.

Linum - Flax Becky Shasta Daisy

Blue Flax Height: Plant Uses:

Linum perenne ‘Blue Sapphire’ 10-12” (25-30 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: May to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Small blue flowers appear on an upright arching clump. Prune to enable second set of flowers.

Lobelia - Cardinal Flower Cardinal Flower

Cardinal Flower Height: Plant Uses:

Lobelia cardinalis 36-48” (90-120 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Tall upright spikes of scarlet red flowers, above deep green foliage. An excellent plant for moist sites.

Lupinus - Lupine Minarette Lupine Height: Plant Uses:

Lupinus ‘Minarette’ 24” (60 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Mixed colours in shades of blue, pink, rose, red, white and yellow form on spikes above compact growing plant.

Russell’s Hybrids Lupine

Lupinus x polyphyllus

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

30-36” (75-90 cm)  Borders

These lupines are noted for sturdy flower stocks that do not require staking.

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The Chatelaine Lupine

Cultivar: Description: Chandelier ………...………….……. yellow My Castle ……………………………. red The Chatelaine ……………………. two tone, pink and white

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Lychnis - Campion Maltese Cross Height: Plant Uses:

Lychnis chalcedonica 36” (90 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Upright growing perennial with showy clusters of scarlet-orange flowers that form at the end of strong stems.

Orange Gnome Maltese Cross

Lychnis arkwrightii ‘Orange Gnome’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-15” (30-40 cm)  Borders

Orange Gnome Maltese Cross

Brilliant orange-scarlet flowers bloom in abundance above dark green leaves that have a purplish-bronze hue.

Lysimachia - Loosestrife Firecracker Loosestrife

Lysimachia ciliata ‘Firecracker’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24” (60 cm)  Borders

Bronze-purple leaves form a loose upright clump. Nodding yellow flowers provide a nice contrast against the foliage.

Creeping Jenny Height: Plant Uses:

Lysimachia nummularia 2-4” (5-10 cm) Edging

Blooming Time: May to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Alexander Loosestrife

Low trailing stems quickly form a bright green mat. Yellow flowers appear among the leaves.

Golden Creeping Jenny

Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

2-4” (5-10 cm) Edging

Small, nearly round golden yellow leaves on creeping stems hug the ground. Bright yellow flowers appearing amongst the leaves.

Alexander Loosestrife

Lysimachia punctata ‘Alexander’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24” (60 cm)  Borders

Lime green leaves with wide, ivory margins. The fresh growth in spring is tinged with pink.

Bright yellow star-like flowers.

Golden Alexander Loosestrife

Lysimachia punctata ‘Golden Alexander’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24” (60 cm)  Borders

Coral Reef Monarda

Lime green leaves edged in deep, creamy yellow. Starry yellow flowers. More compact form.

Monarda - Bee-Balm Coral

Reef®

Height: Plant Uses:

Bee-Balm 30-36” (75-90 cm)  Borders

Monarda didyma ‘Coral Reef’ Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Unique, deep coral-pink flowers are excellent for cutting. Deep green leaves have good mildew resistance. Morden Research Station introduction.

Gardenview Scarlet Bee-Balm

Monarda ‘Gardenview Scarlet’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

30-36” (75-90 cm)  Borders

Gardenview Scarlet Monarda

Scarlet red flowers with deep green leaves have good mildew resistance.

Grand Marshall® Bee-Balm

Monarda didyma ‘AChall’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-20” (45-50 cm)  Borders

Bright, fuchsia-purple flowers produced on a mid-sized plant. Excellent mildew resistance.

Morden Research Station introduction.

Grand Mum® Bee-Balm

Monarda didyma ‘ACmum’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

15-18” (38-45 cm)  Borders

Unique pink-mauve, chrysanthemum-like flowers make this plant a real eye-catcher. Morden Research Station introduction.

Grand Parade Monarda

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Monarda - Bee-Balm Marshall’s Delight Bee-Balm

Monarda ‘Marshall’s Delight’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

30-36” (75-90 cm)  Borders

Showy heads of hot pink flowers on tall strong stems. Demonstrates a high resistance to mildew. Morden Research Station introduction.

Petite Delight BeeBee-Balm

Petite Delight Bee-Balm

Monarda ‘Petite Delight’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

10-12” (25-30 cm)  Borders

Lavender-rose flowers stand above the dark green, crinkled foliage which forms a nice mound.

Morden Research Station introduction.

Nepeta - Catmint Dropmore Blue Catmint

Nepeta x faassenii ‘Dropmore Blue’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

10-12” (25-30 cm)  Borders

Dense, fragrant grey-green foliage has clusters of bright blue flowers. Drought tolerant.

Walker’s Low Catmint

Walker’s Low Catmint

Nepeta x faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

10-15” (25-30 cm)  Borders

Large, lavender-blue flowers put on an exceptional show through out the summer. Attractive grey-green foliage. 2007 Perennial of the Year.

Oenothera - Primrose Yellow Sundrops

Oenothera fruticosa

Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses:  Borders, Massing Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Flowers have red buds that open into lemon-yellow blossoms providing a long blooming period.

Paeonia - Peony Garden Peonies Yellow Sundrops

Height: Plant Uses:

Paeonia 30-36” (75-90 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Cultivar: Description: Bartzella ……………………………… double yellow, red specks in center, lemon fragrance Cora Louise …………………………. semi-double white, dark lavender centers, soft scent Festiva Maxima ………...………… double white, flecks of red throughout the center Karl Rosenfield ……………………. double, fuchsia-red, mildly fragrant Raspberry Sundae ……………….. double, vanilla colored flowers with raspberry coloring Sarah Bernhardt ………………….. double apple blossom-pink Sorbet …………………………………. double layers, alternating of soft-pink and ivory Top Brass ……………………………. ivory, layered with yellow and pink center, fragrant

Papaver - Poppy Alpine Poppy

Papaver alpinum

Height: 6-10” (12-25 cm) Blooming Time: May to August Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Grayish green fern-like foliage with small flowers in shades of yellow, orange, pink and white.

Raspberry Sundae Peony

Japanese Poppy

Papaver miyabeanum ‘Pacino’

Height: 6-8” (15-20 cm) Blooming Time: May to July Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Plants make a low mound of olive-green leaves, bearing short stems of sulphur-yellow flowers.

Champagne Bubbles Poppy

Papaver nudicaule ‘Champagne Bubbles’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-18” (30-45 cm)  Borders

A large flowered strain with flower colours in shades of yellow, orange, red, pink or white. Soft green foliage. Long blooming period.

Brilliant Poppy Height: Plant Uses:

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Bartzella Peony

Papaver orientale ‘Brilliant’ 30-40” (75-100 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Vivid fiery scarlet red flowers with a black eye on top of coarse, hairy foliage.

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Papaver - Poppy Princess Victoria Louise Poppy

Papaver orientale ‘Princess Victoria Louise’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

30-36” (75-90 cm)  Borders

Massive soft salmon-pink flowers with a dark eye. Coarse dark green hairy foliage.

Royal Wedding Poppy

Papaver orientale ‘Royal Wedding’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

30-32” (75-80 cm)  Borders

Royal Wedding Poppy

White flowers with a black-purple eye on top of coarse, hairy foliage.

Penstemon - Beard-tongue Husker’s Red Beard-Tongue

Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker’s Red’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

30-36” (75-90 cm)  Borders

Attractive upright clumps of maroon-red foliage with dark green underlay. White flowers with a tinge of pink are borne on strong stems. 1996 Perennial of the Year.

Davidson’s Beard-Tongue

Penstemon davidsonii

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging

Dark green foliage forms a low mound with deep blue tubular shaped flowers. Drought tolerant once established.

Prairie Dusk Beard-Tongue

Penstemon ‘Prairie Dusk’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24-30” (60-75 cm)  Borders

Davidson’s Beard Tongue

Rose-purple, trumpet shaped flowers bloom in abundance over thin green foliage. Drought tolerant.

Red Rocks Beard-Tongue

Penstemon x mexicali ‘Red Rocks’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 4

15” (30 cm)  Borders

Attractive mounds of narrow green foliage, bright rose coloured flowers. Drought tolerant.

Perovskia - Russian Sage Russian Sage Height: Plant Uses:

Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Filigran’ 30-40” (80-100 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: July to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Prairie Dusk Beard Tongue

This plant forms an upright bush of fragrant, finely cut grey-green leaves. Lavender-blue flowers appear in late summer. 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Peek-a-Blue Russian Sage

Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Peek-a-Blue’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24-28” (60-90 cm)  Borders

Better suited to small gardens. Very lacy, silvery green leaves line the silvery stems, lavender blue flowers.

Persicaria - Fleeceflower Dimity Dwarf Fleeceflower

Persicaria affinis ‘Dimity’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

6-12” (15-30 cm) Edging

Leathery green leaves form a low, spreading mat with short red spikes in summer.

Perennial Selection Guide

Russian Sage

see page 92 Dimity Fleeceflower

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Phlox - Phlox Garden Phlox

Phlox paniculata

Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Blooming Time:

July to September

Wonderful clump-forming plants with an exceptional long blooming period. Overhead watering should be avoided and plants should be well-spaced to allow for good air circulation.

Cultivar:

Laura Garden Phlox

Height:

Description:

Becky Towe Blue Paradise David Eva Cullum Laura Miss Mary Orange Perfection Spinners Starfire

20-27” (50-70 cm) 30-36” (80-90 cm) 30-36” (80-90 cm) 23-29” (60-75 cm) 24-30” (60-80 cm) 22” (55 cm) 30-36” (80-90 cm) 30-36” (80-80 cm) 30-36” (80-90 cm)

rose pink, magenta eye, golden edged foliage

lavender blue, white star-shaped eye pure white, fragrant, 2002 Perennial of the Year

clear pink, dark pink center fuchsia-purple, white center, dark eye clear red salmon orange vibrant pink and white bicolor flowers cherry red

Variegated Creeping Phlox

Phlox x procumbens ‘Variegata’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging

Creeping phlox with variegated silver and green foliage. Bright pink flowers in late spring.

White Delight Moss Phlox

Sherwood Purple Phlox

Phlox stolonifera ‘Sherwood Purple’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

6-8” (15-20 cm) Edging

Showy purple-blue flowers bloom on short stems above deep green foliage.

Moss Phlox Height: Plant Uses:

Phlox subulata 2-6” (5-15 cm) Edging

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Low-growing mats of evergreen foliage, very showy when in bloom.

Variegated Obedient Plant

Cultivar: Description: Candy Stripes ………...………..… rose-pink edged in white, crimson eye Crimson Beauty …………………. bright rosy-red Emerald Blue …………………….. soft lavender-blue Emerald Pink …………………….. soft pink White Delight …………………….. pure white

Physostegia - Obedient Plant Rose Crown Obedient Plant

Physostegia virginiana ‘Rose Crown’

Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to October Plant Uses:  Borders Hardiness:  Zone 3 Spikes of deep rose-pink flowers cover the deep green foliage when in bloom.

Variegated Obedient Plant

Physostegia virginiana ‘Variegata’

Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: July to October Plant Uses:  Borders Hardiness:  Zone 3 Narrow green leaves are edged in white with spikes of soft lavender blooms.

Platycodon - Balloon Flower Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower

Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower

Platycodon grandiflorus ‘ Sentimental Blue’

Height: 8-12” (20-30 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses:  Borders Hardiness:  Zone 3 Blue balloon like buds open into large bell-shaped flowers. Plant has compact, upright form.

Polemonium - Jacob’s Ladder Jacob’s Ladder Height: Plant Uses:

Polemonium caeruleum 18-30” (45-80 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: May to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 2

Flowers are medium blue, held on stems above the green mounded foliage.

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Stairway to Heaven Jacob’s Ladder

Stairway to Heaven Jacob’s Ladder

Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12” (30 cm)  Borders

This variety has green foliage that is surrounded by a cream colored margin that turns pink in

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Polygonatum - Solomon’s Seal Solomon’s Seal Height: Plant Uses:

Polygonatum multiflorum 24-28” (60-70 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Arching stems with green leaves form a thick patch, very showy when the white bell-shaped flowers are in bloom.

Variegated Solomon’s Seal

Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24-28” (60-70 cm)  Borders

Variegated Solomon’s Seal

Arching stems with green leaves edged in white. White bell-shaped flowers are in bloom.

2013 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Primula - Primrose Auricula Primrose Height: Plant Uses:

Primula auricular hybrids 6-8” (15-20 cm)  Borders, Edging

Blooming Time: April to May Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Rosettes of waxy leaves bear clusters of flowers in shades of yellow, mauve, pink, red and wine, with a contrasting eye.

Drumstick Primrose

Primula denticulata

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: April to May Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

8-12” (20-30 cm)  Borders

Flowers are held in ball-shaped clusters in shades of blue, lilac, pink and white. Green foliage is crinkled in texture.

Wanda Mix Primrose

Auricula Primrose

Primula x ‘Wanda Mix’

Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: April to May Plant Uses: Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 An abundance of huge flowers in a large range of colours. Green foliage is crinkled in texture.

Pulmonaria - Lungwort Majeste Lungwort Height: Plant Uses:

Pulmonaria longifolia ‘Majeste’ 10-12” (25-30 cm)  Borders, Edging

Blooming Time: April to May Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Shimmering solid silver-grey foliage with a narrow green edge, rosy pink flowers in spring.

Mrs. Moon Lungwort

Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Mrs. Moon’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: April to May Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 2

10-12” (25-30 cm)  Borders, Edging

Silver-spotted, dark green foliage. Clusters of pink buds open into blue, bell shaped flowers.

Majeste Lungwort

Pulsatilla - Pasque Flower Pasque Flower Height: Plant Uses:

Prairie Coneflower

Pulsatilla vulgaris ‘Rubra’ 6-12” (15-30 cm)  Borders, Edging

Blooming Time: April to May Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

An early spring bloomer with purplish-red blooms similar to a Prairie Crocus. Flowers followed by fuzzy seed-heads.

Ratibida - Coneflower Prairie Coneflower

Ratibida columnifera

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24-30” (60-75 cm)  Borders

This native plant has lots of yellow flowers with long brown cones.

Rudbeckia - Black-Eyed Susan Black-Eyed Susan Height: Plant Uses:

Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’ 24-30” (60-75 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers have a dark brown central cone. Sturdy, upright habit.

Little Goldstar Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Little Goldstar’

Height: 14-16” (35-45 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Star-shaped, 2”, golden yellow flowers. Short, bushy clump of rich green foliage.

BlackBlack-Eyed Susan

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Rudbeckia - Black-Eyed Susan Gloriosa Daisy

Rudbeckia hirta ‘Rustic Colors’

Height: 20” (50 cm) Blooming Time: July to September Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Yellow flowers with reddish-brown coloring the inner half of each petal.

Sagina - Moss Irish Moss Rustic Colours Gloriosa Daisy

Height: Plant Uses:

Sagina subulata ½-1” (1-2 cm) Pathways

Blooming Time: May to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Bright green foliage is covered with tiny white flowers in summer. Excellent groundcover.

Scotch Moss Height: Plant Uses:

Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’ ½-1” (1-2 cm) Pathways

Blooming Time: May to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

This variety has bright neon-yellow foliage with tiny white flowers. Excellent groundcover.

Salvia - Sage Caradonna Sage Height: Plant Uses:

Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ 18-24” (45-60 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Dark violet blue blossoms with deep purple stem, sturdy deep green foliage.

Snow Hill Sage

Snow Hill Sage Height: Plant Uses:

Salvia nemorosa ‘Snow Hill’ 20” (50 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Pure white flower spikes above mounds of grey-green foliage. This selection has a more compact habit, will rebloom if deadheaded.

May Night Sage Height: Plant Uses:

Salvia x sylvestris ‘May Night’ 18-24” (45-60 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Deep indigo-violet flowers held well above sturdy deep green foliage. 1997 Perennial of the Year.

Sweet 16 Sage Height: Plant Uses:

Sweet 16 Sage

Salvia ‘Sweet 16’ 18-24” (45-60 cm)  Borders

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Vibrant rose purple buds open to bright lavender pink flowers. This variety has larger flowers, brighter flower colour and better branched stems compared to other pink varieties.

Saponaria - Soapwort Rock Soapwort Height: Plant Uses:

Saponaria ocymoides 6-8” (15-20 cm) Rock garden

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Trailing growth habit makes this an excellent choice for walls and rock gardens. Pink flowers in early summer.

Saxifraga - Rockfoil

Rock Soapwort

Purple Robe Saxifrage

Saxifraga x arendsii ‘Purple Robe’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: April to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-8” (10-20 cm) Rock garden

Cushions of bright-green foliage bear short stems of upfacing blossoms in red-purple.

Scabiosa - Pincushion Flower Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower

Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-18” (30-45 cm)  Borders

Small lavender-blue flowers that bloom throughout the season. Ferny grey-green leaves form a nice mound. Drought tolerant once established. 2000 Perennial of the Year.

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Pink Mist Pincushion Flower

Pink Mist Pincushion Flower

Scabiosa columbaria ‘Pink Mist’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-18” (30-45 cm)  Borders

Soft lavender-pink flowers bloom through the summer on top of mounding ferny grey-green leaves. Drought tolerant once established.

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Sedum - Stonecrop Mediovariegatum Stonecrop

Sedum alboroseum ‘Mediovariegatum’

Height: 16-20” (40-50 cm) Blooming Time: August to September Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Foliage is powdery-green with creamy-yellow centers, flowers that are a greenish-white tinged with pink.

Pink Stonecrop

Sedum ewersii

Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: August to September Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 This variety forms a mound of rounded blue-green leaves with bright rose-pink flowers.

Frosty Morn Stonecrop

Frosty Morn Stonecrop

Sedum ‘Frosty Morn’

Height: 24-28” (60-70 cm) Blooming Time: August to September Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 This variety has apple-green leaves that are strongly edged in creamy white. Flowers are white and may be tinged with soft-pink.

Russian Stonecrop

Sedum kamtschaticum

Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Low spreading carpet of green leaves with bright-yellow star-shaped flowers.

Variegated Russian Stonecrop

Sedum kamtschaticum ‘Variegatum’

Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Leaves are light green edged with creamy white. Flowers are held in clusters of golden-orange.

Purple Emperor Stonecrop

Purple Emperor Stonecrop

Sedum purderyi ‘Purple Emperor’

Height: 12-16” (30-40 cm) Blooming Time: July to August Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Attractive dark purple-black succulent foliage with showy heads of dusty pink flowers. Growth habit is more upright and compact.

Angelina Sedum

Sedum repestre ‘Angelina’

Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Golden-yellow, evergreen, needle-like foliage. Cooler temperatures will cause the tips of the leaves take on a reddish-orange tinge. Yellow flowers.

Blue Spruce Sedum

Sedum repestre ‘Blue Spruce’

Angelina Stonecrop

Blue Spruce Stonecrop

Height: 6-10” (15-25 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Bluish green, succulent needles. Bright yellow flowers. Excellent groundcover.

Autumn Fire Stonecrop

Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Fire’

Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: September to October Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 An improved version of Autumn Joy with thicker, sturdier stalks. Leaves are grey-green with russet red flower heads in fall.

Autumn Joy Stonecrop

Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Joy’

Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: September to October Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Upright growing, green foliage bears massive heads of dusty-pink flowers. Drought tolerant.

Neon Stonecrop

Sedum spectabile ‘Neon’

Autumn Fire Stonecrop

Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: September to October Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Upright growth habit with attractive grey-green foliage and large flowers heads of neon pink.

Dragon’s Blood Stonecrop

Sedum spurium ‘Dragon’s Blood’

Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Bronzy-red foliage forms a thick groundcover. Clusters of ruby flowers appear mid summer.

Tricolor Stonecrop

Sedum spurium ‘Tricolor’

Height: 4-6” (10-15 cm) Blooming Time: June to July Plant Uses: Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Low growing perennial with green leaves edged in pink and creamy white. Soft-pink flowers.

Tricolor Stonecrop

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Sedum - Stonecrop Autumn Charm Stonecrop

Sedum telephium ‘Autumn Charm’

Height: 15” (40 cm) Blooming Time: August to September Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 A unique combination of green leaves with creamy white edges. Upright stems carry white flower buds that open to rosy red flowers.

Autumn Delight Stonecrop Autumn Charm Stonecrop

Sedum telephium ‘Autumn Delight’

Height: 16-20” (40-50 cm) Blooming Time: August to September Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 This variety has chartreuse–yellow leaves with a narrow, blue-green, serrated margin. In late summer, cream buds open to large clusters of light pink flowers.

Matrona Stonecrop

Sedum telephium ‘Matrona’

Height: 16-20” (40-50 cm) Blooming Time: August to September Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Sturdy, upright grower that has grey-green leaves infused with rosy pink and purple stems.

Flower clusters are creamy-pink.

Cobweb Hens & Chicks

Mr. Goodbud Stonecrop

Sedum ‘Mr. Goodbud’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

16-20” (40-50 cm)  Borders

Large 5-6” clusters of vibrant purple-pink flowers on purple red stems top the compact, upright clumps of deep blue-green foliage. Very upright, sturdy form.

Postman’s Pride Stonecrop

Sedum ‘Postman’s Pride’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-15” (30-40 cm)  Borders

Glossy, rich burgundy foliage forms a bushy upright plant. Purple buds open to pink flowers.

Vera Jameson Stonecrop

Sedum ‘Vera Jameson’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

6-8” (15-20 cm) Edging

Foliage is a rich mahogany-purple with arching stems of dusty pink flower heads.

Sempervivum - Hens & Chicks Hens and Chicks BlueBlue-Eyed Grass

Height: Plant Uses:

New

Sempervivum arachnoideum/tectorum 2-4” (5-10 cm) Edging

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Cultivar: Description: Cobweb ………… Fine silvery hairs join together the green leaf tips like a spider’s web.

Green …………… Medium rosettes of deep green leaves, pink flowers.

Purple ………….. Rosettes of purplish-red and green centers, pink flowers.

Ruby Heart ……. Rosettes start red, turning green with red margins as they grow.

Sidalcea - Prairie Mallow Party Girl Prairie Mallow

Sidalcea ‘Party Girl’

Height: 24-36” (60-90 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Satiny, 2” wide, rose-pink flowers with white centers are held on tall flower spikes.

Sisyrinchium - Blue-Eyed Grass Blue-Eyed Grass Goldenrod

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Height: 10” (25 cm) Blooming Time: June to August Plant Uses: Edging, Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Bright purple-blue, star-like flowers top the dark green, grass-like foliage.

Solidago - Goldenrod Goldenrod

Solidago

Height: 18-24” (45-60 cm) Blooming Time: August to October Plant Uses:  Borders Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 An abundance of golden yellow panicles cover the finely textured, green foliage.

Stachys - Lamb’s Ears Lamb’s Ears

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Lamb’s Ears

Stachys byzantina

Height: 12” (30 cm) Blooming Time: June Plant Uses: Borders, Edging Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3 Woolly silver-grey leaves form a thick mat with pink flowers. Remove old seed heads.

HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Tanacetum - Painted Daisy Robinson’s Mix Painted Daisy

Tanacetum coccineum ‘Robinson’s Mix’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-30” (45-75 cm)  Borders

Beautiful daisy type flowers in shades of red, pink or white on ferny green foliage. Deadhead to encourage continued blooming.

Thymus - Thyme Lemon Thyme Height: Plant Uses:

Thymus x citriodorus 6-8” (15-20 cm) Edging

Robinson’s Mix Daisy

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Known for its herb use, this variety has deep green foliage with a heavy lemon scent. Small lavender flowers in mid summer.

Woolly Thyme Height: Plant Uses:

Thymus pseudolanuginosus 1-2” (2-5 cm) Edging, Pathways

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Soft, fuzzy grey-green foliage with sparse soft-pink flowers. An excellent choice for planting in pathways.

Mother of Thyme Height: Plant Uses:

Thymus serpyllum 1-2” (2-5 cm) Edging

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Woolly Thyme

This variety creates a very flat mat of tiny green leaves. Effective for use in pathways. Bright rosy pink flowers cover the plant.

Tiarella - Foamflower Wherry’s Foamflower

Tiarella wherryi

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to July Exposure/Hardiness: Zone 3

6-12” (15-30 cm) Edging

Deeping lobed green leaves with airy spikes of white to pink flowers. Clump forming.

Tradescantia - Spiderwort Spiderwort Height: Plant Uses:

Tradescantia andersoniana 18-20” (45-50 cm) Borders

Bloom Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Wherry’s Foamflower

Large, blue triangular shaped flowers form on upright grassy-looking clumps of green leaves.

Innocence Spiderwort

Tradescantia andersoniana ‘Innocence’

Height: Plant Uses:

Bloom Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-20” (45-50 cm) Borders

Pure white, triangular shaped flowers form on upright grassy-looking clumps.

Sunshine Charm Spiderwort

Tradescantia andersoniana ‘Sunshine Charm

Height: Plant Uses:

Bloom Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-20” (45-50 cm) Borders

Chartreuse-yellow foliage with triangular shaped pink flowers.

Sweet Kate Spiderwort

Tradescantia andersoniana ‘Sweet Kate’

Height: Plant Uses:

Bloom Time: June to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

18-20” (45-50 cm) Borders

Sweet Kate Spiderwort

This variety has unique chartreuse-yellow foliage lasting through out the summer. Triangular shaped violet blue flowers add contrast to the foliage.

Trollius - Globeflower Golden Queen Globeflower

Trollius chinensis ‘Golden Queen’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

30-36” (75-90 cm)  Borders

Golden-range, 2-3” wide, bowl-shaped flowers stand in stark contrast to the deep green foliage.

Dwarf Globeflower

Trollius pumilus

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

8-12” (20-30 cm) Edging

Single bright yellow buttercup type flowers are held above the low, mounded dark green foliage.

Dwarf Globeflower

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Veronica - Speedwell Austrian Speedwell

Veronica austriaca

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

6-8” (15-20 cm) Edging

This variety has rich, royal blue flowers in short spikes on top of low creeping green foliage.

Golden Speedwell

White Jolanda Speedwell

Veronica longifolia ‘White Jolanda’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

20” (50 cm)  Borders

A very showy perennial with dense upright spikes of pure white flowers on top of dark green foliage. Very upright growth habit.

Royal Pink Speedwell

Veronica longifolia ‘Royal Pink’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

16” (40 cm)  Borders

Dense spikes of soft pink flowers on top of dark green foliage. Very upright growth habit.

Golden Speedwell Height: Plant Uses:

Veronica prostrate ‘Aztec Gold’ 4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Brilliant gold leaves form a low, spreading mound. Short spikes of sky blue flowers appear just above the foliage.

Blue Bomb Speedwell

Red Fox Speedwell

Veronica spicata ‘Red Fox’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-16” (30-40 cm)  Borders

Upright spikes of bright fuchsia pink flower spikes are held above green foliage.

Sunny Border Blue Speedwell

Veronica spicata ‘Sunny Border Blue’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-18” (30-45 cm)  Borders

Spikes of deep violet-blue flowers make this variety especially showy. Bright green foliage is un-usually crinkled. 1993 Perennial of the Year.

Blue Bomb Speedwell

Veronica x ‘Blue Bomb’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-18” (30-45 cm)  Borders

Unique branched flower plumes similar to Astilbe, each plume is comprised of hundreds of bright blue flowers. Dark green foliage is very compact.

Vinca - Periwinkle Periwinkle Height: Plant Uses:

Vinca minor 4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging, Groundcover

Blooming Time: April to May Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Periwinkle blue flowers form over a mat of glossy green leaves, excellent groundcover.

Illumination Periwinkle

Vinca minor ‘Illumination’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: April to May Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging, Groundcover

Bright golden yellow leaves edged in dark green. Blue flowers form in early summer.

White Jolanda Speedwell

Red Fox Speedwell

Viola - Pansy Bowles Black Viola

Viola cornuta ‘Bowles Black’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: April to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-5” (10-12 cm) Edging

One of the best dark coloured spring blooming violas. Deep violet-black with a yellow eye.

Labrador Violet Height: Plant Uses:

Viola riviniana ‘Purpurea’ 4-6” (10-15 cm) Borders

Blooming Time: April to May Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Dark purplish foliage makes an excellent groundcover with deep violet purple flowers.

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Periwinkle

Dark Freckled Violet

Viola sororia ‘Dark Freckles’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: April to May Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-6” (10-15 cm) Borders

A very unique viola with pale blue flowers spotted with violet held above green leaves.

FERNS & GRASSES Ferns Maidenhair Fern Height:

Adiantum pedatum

12-24” (30-60 cm)

Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Plant Uses: Edging

Light green, lacy leaves on stems that are shiny and black. Delicate, fan-shape fronds.

Lady Fern Height:

Athyrium filix-femina

12-24” (30-60 cm)

Plant Uses: Massing

Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Delicate and lacy-looking ferns with triangular fronds divided into small leaflets.

New

Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern Height:

36” (90 cm)

Maidenhair Fern

Athyrium niponicum ‘Godzilla’

Plant Uses: Massing

Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

New listing for 2015. Forms a massive arching clump of silver fronds with green highlights and dark purple stems.

Japanese Painted Fern Height:

12-24” (30-60 cm)

Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’ Plant Uses: Massing

Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Arching fronds, olive-green in colour with a metallic–grey sheen. 2004 Perennial of the Year.

Native Fern Height:

Matteuccia struthiopteris

12-24” (30-60 cm)

Plant Uses: Massing

Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 2

An upright fern with deep green fronds. Forms a wide-spreading patch.

Japanese Painted Fern

Perennial Grasses Big Bluestem Grass

Andropogon gerardi

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-5’ (120-150 cm) Edging, Borders

Upright growing grass with blue green foliage. Slow to spread and forms a nice clump.

Variegated Bulbous Oat Grass

Arrhenatherum bulbosum ‘Variegatum’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-18” (30-45 cm) Edging, Borders

This grass forms a low clump of cream and green striped leaves. Tan colour seed heads.

Blue Gamma Grass

Bouteloua gracilis

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-18” (30-45 cm) Massing

Variegated Bulbous Oat Grass

Thin gray green foliage forms a nice clump. Flower heads are extremely decorative.

Skinner’s Golden Brome Grass

Bromis inermis ‘Skinner’s Golden’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

12-18” (30-45 cm) Massing

This vigorous growing grass is characterized by green foliage that is heavily edged in bright golden yellow. Golden seed heads appear in early summer.

Eldorado Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Eldorado’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-5’ (120-150 cm) Borders

Green leaves are striped down the middle with golden yellow. Forms an upright narrow clump.

Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-5’ (120-150 cm) Borders

Narrow clumps of green foliage bear spikes of soft, greenish flowers that fade to rose and then into stiff tan seed heads. Strong, upright habit. 2001 Perennial of the Year.

Variegated Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Overdam’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

3-4’ (90-120 cm) Borders

Blue Gamma Grass

This grass has narrow green leaves edged in white. Strong upright growth habit.

Tufted Hair Grass Height: Plant Uses:

Deschampsia caespitosa 24-36” (60-90 cm) Edging

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Dark green grass blades form a dense clump with attractive seed heads.

Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass

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FERNS & GRASSES Perennial Grasses Elijah Blue Fescue Grass

Festuca ovina glauca ‘Elijah Blue’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

8-10” (20-25 cm) Edging

Rich blue coloured foliage that is retained well throughout the summer. Compact growth habit.

Elijah Blue Fescue Grass

Blue Fescue Grass

Festuca ovina glauca ‘Select’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: May to June Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

8-10” (20-25 cm) Edging

This grass has spiky silver-grey foliage and forms a nice compact clump.

Blue Oat Grass Height: Plant Uses:

Helictotrichon sempervirens 24-36” (60-90 cm) Borders

Blooming Time: May to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

A popular grass noted for its intense blue colour and clump forming nature. Non- spreading.

Japanese Blood Grass

Imperata cylindrical ‘Red Baron’

Height: Plant Uses:

Exposure/Hardiness:

18-20” (45-50 cm) Annual, Containers

 Zone 4

Green upright-growing foliage develops red tips which become increasingly deeper red as the season progresses.

Flying Hedgehogs Rush

Juncus ensifolius ‘Flying Hedgehogs’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to September Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

10-12” (25-30cm) Annual, Containers

Dark brown spiky seed heads add interest to this blue-green grass, tolerates wet locations.

Autumn Red Maiden Hair Grass

Miscanthus sinensis purpurascens ‘Autumn Red’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

3-4’ (90-120 cm) Border

Grey-green foliage gives way to brilliant, red-orange fall colour. Showy, silvery plumes provide extra interest.

Huron Sunrise Maiden Hair Grass Height: Plant Uses:

4-5’ (120-150 cm) Border

New

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Huron Sunrise’ Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3/4

New listing for 2015. Mid-green leaves with a silver midrib, profuse burgundy plumes.

Blue Oat Grass

Variegated Moor Grass

Molinia caerulea ‘Variegata’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: July to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24-30” (60-75 cm) Borders

A low mound of narrow green leaves edged in creamy yellow. Golden brown seed heads on arching branches. Nice compact form.

Heavy Metal Switch Grass

Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

4-5’ (120-150 cm) Borders

This variety has blue foliage with a very upright and narrow growth habit.

Northwind Switch Grass

Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3/4

4-5’ (120-150 cm) Borders

A dark-green, upright, clumping grass. Golden yellow fall foliage. 2014 Perennial of the Year.

Ribbon Grass Height: Plant Uses:

Phalaris arundinacea 24-36” (60-90 cm) Massing

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 2

Attractive green and white variegated foliage with tan plumes. Very quick spreading.

The Blues Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: June to July Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

24-48” (60-120 cm) Massing

A clump forming, fine textured grass, this selection has strong blue colour.

Indian Grass

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Height: Plant Uses:

Northwind Switch Grass

Sorghastrum nutans 36-59” (90-150 cm) Massing

Blooming Time: July to August Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Native prairie grass. Green upright blades form a non-invasive clump. Tan coloured seed heads.

FERNS & GRASSES Prairie Dropseed Height: Plant Uses:

Sporobolus heterolepis 12-24” (30-60 cm) Massing

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 3

Medium green foliage forms a tight clump. Delicate seed heads adorn this plant with the blades turning orange for the fall season. Drought tolerant.

Annual Grasses Toffee Twist Sedge Grass

Carex flagellifera ‘Toffee Twist’

Height: Plant Uses:

Exposure/Hardiness:

18-20” (45-50 cm) Annual, Containers

 Zone 7

Toffee coloured foliage with a gentle cascading habit, adds a unique colour to a container.

Baby Tut Grass Height: Plant Uses:

Cyperus involucratus 10-12” (25-30cm) Annual, Containers

Exposure/Hardiness:

 Zone 10

King Tut Grass

Baby Tut is a mounded green foliage grass, with firework like shoots. Prefers moist conditions.

King Tut Grass Height: Plant Uses:

Cyperus papyrus ‘King Tut’ 4-5’ (25-30cm) Annual, Containers

Exposure/Hardiness:

 Zone 10

A quick growing grass with deep green foliage and large spiky flower heads. Prefers moist conditions.

Prince Fountain Grass

Pennisetum setaceum ‘Prince’

Height: Plant Uses:

Exposure/Hardiness:

4-5’ (120-150 cm) Annual, Containers

 Zone 9

Very upright growing variety has wide, dark purple foliage. Excellent for large containers or for the summer garden.

Princess Caroline Fountain Grass

Pennisetum set. ‘Princess Caroline’

Height: Plant Uses:

Exposure/Hardiness:

3-4’ (90-120 cm) Annual, Containers

 Zone 9

Wide, dark purple foliage. Excellent for large containers or for the summer garden.

Princess Molly Fountain Grass

Pennisetum setaceum ‘Princess Molly’

Height: Plant Uses:

Exposure/Hardiness:

20” (50 cm) Annual, Containers

Purple Fountain Grass

 Zone 9

Wide, olive green leaves are bordered with purple, and further highlighted with a dark purpleblack stripe down the centre of the leaves. Excellent for containers or for the summer garden.

Purple Fountain Grass

Pennisetum setaceum var. ‘Rubrum’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 9

24-36” (60-90 cm) Annual, Containers

Deep burgundy foliage with pink plumes make this variety a showpiece in any yard or pot!

Fireworks Fountain Grass

Pennisetum setaceum rub. ‘Fireworks’

Height: Plant Uses:

Blooming Time: August to October Exposure/Hardiness:  Zone 9

24-36” (60-90 cm) Annual, Containers

The first variegated purple fountain grass! The foliage has midveins of burgundy with hot pink margins. Great for container gardening.

Assorted Annuals

Fireworks Fountain Grass Wendy’s Wish Salvia

Pretoria Canna

Pink Sunburst

Panama Red Hibiscus

Black and Blue Salvia

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HERBACEOUS PERENNIAL SELECTION GUIDE DROUGHT TOLERANT  

ATTRACT BUTTERFLIES                                 

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Achillea Ajuga Alcea Alchemilla Aquilegia Aster Astrantia Bergenia Centaurea Chelone Coreopsis Delphinium Dianthus Echinacea Eupatorium Gaillardia Helenium Hemerocallis Heuchera Knautia Lavendula Liatris Ligularia Lupinus Nepata Phlox Rudbeckia Salvia Scabiosa Sidalcea Solidago Tradescantia Veronica

             

Achillea Aquilegia Aster Coreopsis Echinacea Gaillardia Hemerocallis Hosta Iris Lavender Monarda Papaver Rudbeckia Russian Sage Sedum Shasta Daisy

DEER RESISTANT                   

SHADE TOLERANT                

Aconitum Aegopodium Ajuga Anemone Astilbe Bergenia Convallaria Dicentra Filipendula Heuchera Hosta Lamium Ligularia Polygonatum Primula Pulmonaria

                 

Achillea Aconitum Agastache Ajuga Alchemilla Anemone Aquilegia Artemesia Astilbe Bergenia Brunnera Campanula Centaurea Chelone Convallaria Coreopsis Delphinium Dianthus Dicentra Digitalis Echinacea Helenium Heuchera Iris Lavandula Liatris Lilium Monarda Nepata Papaver Pulmonaria Salvia Sedum Sempervivum Tiarella Veronica Vinca

HARDINESS ZONE MAP A zone rating is an attempt to match a plant’s survival with a set of environmental conditions. These conditions include minimum winter temperature, frost free period, snow cover, and wind speed. The revised Canadian zone map (www.sis.agr.gc.ca/cansis/nsdb/ climate/hardiness/intro.html) released in 2001 also factored in elevation. Most zone maps include a list of indicator plant species whose survival depends on certain climatic variables.

Remember that zone ratings are only a guideline for plant selection. Plant survival is also impacted by bodies of water, wind protection, snow cover and urban heat islands. For this reason there will always be trees and shrubs that defy the odds and thrive under conditions very different from their zone rating. Nevertheless, there are limits to this flexibility and in most cases ignoring a plant’s zone rating is an invitation for winter damage.

Typical winter damage on woody ornamentals includes winter browning, root injury, tip kill and bole cracking. The absence of snow combined with cold temperatures can have lethal effects on the roots of certain species. It is for this reason that rootstock must be carefully selected even when bud grafting hardy varieties. Ideally, seedling rootstock should be sourced from the harshest conditions in the region where the finished plant will be marketed.

Tip kill and bole cracking are not only related to winter conditions but, more importantly, the onset of those conditions in the fall.

Woody plants need adequate time and suitable conditions to set buds and enter dormancy prior to facing extreme cold. For example, a hard September frost may be more damaging to a Silver Maple than a bitter cold spell in January.

An informed gardener will take note of plant hardiness when making plant selections. However, one should not hesitate to stretch the limits of ornamental species in the landscape through: 1) proper plant placement to take advantage of snow cover and shelter, and 2) careful application of fertilizer so as to allow proper fall shutdown.

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GARDEN FOR BIRDS BACKYARD FOR ENTERTAINING

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B C D E

A

Hot Wings Maple (x 1) Alternates: Gladiator Crabapple, Goldspur Amur Cherry

B

Toba Hawthorn (x 2) Alternate: Nannyberry Viburnum

C

Skybound Cedar (x 3) Alternates: Holmstrup Cedar, Techny Cedar

D

Little Rebel Dogwood (x 2) Alternate: Rose Daphne

E

Arcadia Juniper (x 4) Alternate: Russian Cypress

F

Mohican Viburnum (x 1) Alternate: Redosier Dogwood

G

Snowberry (x 1) Alternates: Sweetberry Honeysuckle, Autumn Magic Aronia

H

Compact American Cranberry (x 1) Alternate: Nannyberry Viburnum

I

Purple Beauty Aster (x 7) Alternates: Romany Aster, Solomon’s Seal

J

Moonbeam Coreopsis (x 4)

Alternate: Coralbells

K

Purple Coneflower (x 3)

Alternate: Globe Thistle

L

Black Eyed Susan (x 3) Alternate: Grand Parade Monarda

M

Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower (x 6) Alternate: Catmint

N

Goldenrod (x 3)

O

Autumn Red Maiden Grass (x 2) Alternate: Variegated Feather Reed Grass

P

Blue Oat Grass (x 3)

Q

Japanese Painted Fern (x 6)

R

Cosmos

S

Moss Rose (x 20)

(x 6)

Alternate: Globe Thistle

Alternate: Common Fern Alternate: Coleus Alternate: Impatiens

Prairie Spire Green Ash (x 1) Alternates: American Linden, Nobility White Ash Black Hill’s White Spruce (x 5) Alternates: Select Blue Spruce, Hoopsi Blue Spruce Starlite Crabapple (x 4) Alternates: Spring Snow Crabapple, Snowbird Hawthorn, Purple Spire Crabapple (x 1) Alternates: Royal Beauty Crabapple, Miss Kim Lilac Topgraft Goldspur Amur Cherry (x 1) Alternates: Pink Spires Crabapple, Hot Wings Maple,

F

Mohican Viburnum (x 10) Alternates: Nannyberry, Snowball Viburnum

G

Goldflame Spirea (x 10) Alternates: Goldmound Spirea, Magic Carpet Spirea

H

Skybound Pyramidal Cedar (x 9) Alternates: Brandon Pyramidal Cedar, Holmstrup Cedar

I

Mango Tango Potentilla (x 13) Alternates: Pink Beauty Potentilla, McKay’s White Potentilla

J

Russian Cypress (x 9) Alternates: Compact Plumosa Juniper, Icee Blue Juniper

K

Royal Edward Rose (x 12) Alternates: Winnipeg Parks Rose, Prairie Joy Rose

L

Maacks Euonymus (x 4) Alternates: Summer Wine Ninebark, Snowhite Spirea

M

Annabelle Hydrangea (x 14) Alternates: Unique Hydrangea, Endless Summer Hydrangea

N

Ground cover

O

Mixed perennials

P

Annuals of choice

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PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS

FRUIT POLLINATION INFORMATION

UNDERSTANDING CROSS-POLLINATION Cross pollination refers to the transfer of pollen between flowers of genetically-distinct plants.

For cross-pollinated species at least two different cultivars from the same group must be planted in relatively close proximity for successful pollination and fruit production.

Insects will cross pollinate a fruit tree when other suitable pollinator trees are growing within 450 feet. However, cross pollination may be hampered by cool, rainy weather or the lack of pollinating insects.

FRUIT TREE POLLINATION Most hardy fruit trees require cross pollination by another cultivar from the same group.

1. APPLE: Require cross pollination for fruit set. All apples, crabapples and applecrabs are closely related and can be used to cross pollinate each other. Ornamental crabapples can pollinate fruiting cultivars.

2. APRICOT: Produce more reliably when pollinated by other apricots or Nanking Cherry.

3. CHERRY PLUM: Require cross pollination by another cherry plum cultivar or Sandcherry.

4. PLUM: Require cross pollination by a compatible plum cultivar or native plum species. Hybrid plums may not be cross pollinated by another hybrid plum. Cultivars such as Brookgold (Prunus salicina) and Toka (complex hybrid) can serve as pollinizers for hybrid cultivars such as Brookred and Pembina.

5. PEAR: Require cross pollination by another pear cultivar or Ussurian Pear seedling.

SMALL FRUIT POLLINATION Most hardy fruit shrubs are self-fertile and do not require cross pollination by another cultivar.

1. BLUEBERRY: Many are self-pollinating, however planting multiple cultivars often results in larger berries and better yields.

2. CHERRY: Self pollinating; only one variety required for fruit production.

3. CURRANT & GOOSEBERRY: Self pollinating; only one variety required for fruit production. If currants are grown near gooseberries yields can be even greater.

4. GRAPE: Many are self-pollinating, however some hybrids (e.g. Minnesota78) have non-viable pollen and require a pollinator for fruit production.

5. HONEYBERRY: Require cross pollination by another cultivar or by Sweetberry Honeysuckle.

6. RASPBERRY: Self pollinating; only one variety required for fruit production.

7. SASKATOON: Self pollinating; only one variety required for fruit production 8. SEA BUCKTHORN: Require cross pollination by another cultivar for fruit production 9. STRAWBERRY: Self pollinating; only one variety required for fruit production.

HARVESTING FRUIT Colour, firmness and flavour are useful indicators to determine when fruit are ready to pick.

To determine when apples are ripe, look for the following:  green portions of the skin start to turn yellow  seed coats turn brown  flesh changes from tough and pulpy to crisp and juicy  fruit stem separates from the tree

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Pears should be picked when still firm and somewhat green in colour. If left to tree-ripen, they may turn brown and soft. Plums and apricots may be left on the tree until ready to eat.

LEMON CANDY速 NINEBARK

COMPACT SHRUBS FOR PRAIRIE GARDENS

LITTLE DEVIL速 NINEBARK

BOBO速 HYDRANGEA

LITTLE REBEL速 DOGWOOD

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