2018 REFERENCE GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
New Plant Listings
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Deciduous Trees
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Top-grafts & Tree-forms 18 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
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Fruit Trees
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Small Fruit
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Herbaceous Perennials 59 Perennial Grasses
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Annuals
96
Herbs
98
Hardiness Zone Map
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Gardening Information 101
PRAIRIE ROUGE RED MAPLE (pg. 7)
GOLDEN TREASURE DWARF BIRCH (pg. 22)
FIREFLY NIGHTGLOW BUSH HONEYSUCKLE (pg. 24)
LOTUS MOON PEARLBUSH (pg. 24)
FIRE LIGHT HYDRANGEA (pg. 25)
NEW PLANT LISTINGS FOR 2018
REGAL CELEBRATION FREEMAN MAPLE (pg. 7)
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INVINCIBELLE LIMETTA HYDRANGEA (pg. 26)
INVINCIBELLE MINI MAUVETTE HYDRANGEA (pg. 26)
INVINCIBELLE WEE WHITE HYDRANGEA (pg. 26)
SWEET SUMMER HYDRANGEA (pg. 27)
ROYAL JUBILEE NINEBARK (pg. 28)
DOUBLE PLAY RED & GLOW GIRL SPIREA (pg. 32)
RED WALL CREEPER (pg. 40)
CELTIC PRIDE RUSSIAN CYPRESS (pg. 46)
ANNA’S MAGIC BALL GLOBE CEDAR (pg. 50)
RED GEMINI APPLE (pg. 51)
BOREAL BLIZZARD HONEYBERRY (pg. 55)
NEW PLANT LISTINGS FOR 2018
DARK PURPLE BLOOMERANG LILAC (pg. 35)
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MILLENIUM ORNAMENTAL ONION (pg. 60)
SCARLET FEVER SWEET WILLIAM (pg. 69)
RASPBERRY RUFFLES PINKS (pg. 69)
PRAIRIE SPLENDOR COMPACT CONEFLOWER (pg. 71)
LAKESIDE PAISLEY PRINT HOSTA (pg. 77)
CHERRY GARDEN IRIS (pg. 78)
ELISE LEWISIA (pg. 80)
PETITE JENNY CAMPION (pg. 83)
BARTZELLA PEONY (pg. 84)
PASTEL SPLENDOR PEONY (pg. 84)
CORAL FLAME PHLOX (pg. 86)
NEW PLANT LISTINGS FOR 2018
MAID OF ORANGE IRIS (pg. 79)
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WHITE EYE PHLOX (pg. 86)
ASTRA PINK BALLOON FLOWER (pg. 86)
BUMBLEBERRY SALVIA (pg. 88)
BUMBLESKY SALVIA (pg. 88)
SNOW CANDLES SPEEDWELL (pg. 92)
HOT ROD SWITCH GRASS (pg. 95)
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, threelobed leaves. 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.
RUBY SLIPPERS® AMUR MAPLE
Acer ginnala ‘Ruby Slippers’
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
20’ x 15’ (6 m x 5 m) Orange-red (late)
Upright, rounded Zone 3
Selected for a straight trunk, dense canopy and bright red samaras in early summer.
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 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
Autumn Blaze Freeman Maple
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.
Acer negundo
BOXELDER MAPLE MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
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 (late)
Dense oval Zone 4
A hybrid between Red and Silver Maple with red fall colour in mid October. Requires a welldrained, sheltered site in the prairies.
REGAL CELEBRATION® FREEMAN MAPLE
Acer x freemanii ‘Jefcel’
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
45’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Bright-red
Broad oval Zone 2
New listing for 2018. A fast-growing hybrid between Red and Silver Maple with outstanding red fall colour in late September. Seedless selection shows rapid growth in prairie soils.
DEBORAH NORWAY MAPLE
Acer platanoides ‘Deborah’
MATURE SIZE: SPRING FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Purple
Broadly oval Zone 3b
Purple spring foliage followed by dark green summer foliage. Requires a well-drained, sheltered site in the prairies. Collector tree for the prairie gardener.
PRAIRIE SPLENDOR NORWAY MAPLE
Acer platanoides ‘Prairie Splendor’
MATURE SIZE: SPRING FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Purple
Regal Celebration® Freeman Maple
Broadly oval Zone 3b
Purple foliage throughout the summer. Requires a well-drained, sheltered site in the prairies.
PRAIRIE ROUGE® RED MAPLE
Acer rubrum ‘Jefrouge’
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
30’ x 15’ (12 x 8 m) Bright, red
Narrow, upright Zone 2
New listing for 2018. Selected from NW Ontario, Prairie Rouge is a narrow, accent tree with tolerance to alkaline soil and outstanding red fall colour in September. Limited pre-release.
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Deborah Norway Maple
DECIDUOUS TREES Acer - Maple SILVER CLOUD SILVER MAPLE
Acer saccharinum ‘Silver Cloud’
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
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60’ x 30’ (18 x 9 m) Yellow
Upright, oval Zone 3
This seedless selection has improved cold hardiness, upright crown and symmetrical branching. A fast-growing shade tree for the southern prairies. Prairie Shade Nursery introduction.
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.
INFERNO® SUGAR MAPLE
Acer saccharum ‘Jeferno’
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Orange-red
Upright, rounded Zone 2
Our most recent selection of Canada’s national tree with exceptional orange-red fall colour. Prefers rich, well drained soil and a sheltered location. Jeffries Nurseries introduction.
Hot Wings® Tatarian Maple
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 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) Yellow (late)
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
Aesculus - Buckeye Aesculus glabra
OHIO BUCKEYE MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
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
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.
Alnus - Alder PRAIRIE HORIZON MANCHURIAN ALDER
Alnus hirsuta ‘Harbin’
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
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35’ x 20’ (11 x 7 m) Yellow
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.
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. Prefers abundant moisture.
Prairie Horizon® Alder
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DECIDUOUS TREES Betula - Birch 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.
DAKOTA PINNACLE® ASIAN WHITE BIRCH
Betula platyphylla ‘Fargo’
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
30’ x 12’ (10 x 4 m) Golden-yellow
Very upright Zone 2
Upright selection of Asian White Birch with dense green foliage and chalk white bark. The pointy leaves turn yellow in late fall. NDSU introduction. USPP #10,963
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 2
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, USPP #25,468
PRAIRIE DREAM® PAPER BIRCH
Betula papyrifera ‘Varen’
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
50’ x 35’ (15 x 11 m) Golden-yellow
Broad oval Zone 2
Parkland Pillar® Asian White Birch
A stress tolerant selection of Paper Birch from North Dakota. Deep green foliage & exfoliating, snow-white bark. NDSU introduction. USPP #15,768
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 3b
A hybrid between cultivars ‘Whitespire’ and ‘Crimson Frost’. Royal Frost offers burgundy foliage from spring through summer. White bark develops with maturity. Resistance to Bronze Birch Borer.
Caragana - Caragana GREEN SPIRES HYBRID CARAGANA
Caragana x ‘Jefarb’
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
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12’ x 8’ (4 x 2.5 m) Golden-yellow
Royal Frost Hybrid Birch
Upright, rounded Zone 2
A seedless hybrid from a cross between Caragana arborescens and C. frutex. Dark green foliage is resistant to insects and disease. Selected by Greg Morganson of Bismarck, N.D.
Celtis - Hackberry Celtis occidentalis
DELTA HACKBERRY MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
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.
Delta Hackberry
Crataegus - Hawthorn SNOWBIRD HAWTHORN
Crataegus x mordenensis ‘Snowbird’
MATURE SIZE: FLOWERS:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
20’ x 15’ (6 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.
Crataegus x mordenensis ‘Toba’
TOBA HAWTHORN
MATURE SIZE: 20’ x 15’ (6 m x 5 m) CROWN SHAPE: Upright, rounded FLOWERS: White, then pink HARDINESS: Zone 3b Fragrant, double white spring flowers turn pink with time and are followed by showy red fruit in fall. Glossy, deep green, disease resistant foliage.
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Toba Hawthorn
DECIDUOUS TREES Fraxinus - Ash Fraxinus mandshurica 'Mancana'
MANCANA MANCHURIAN ASH
MATURE SIZE: 40’ x 35’ (13 x 11 m) CROWN SHAPE: Oval FALL FOLIAGE: Golden HARDINESS: Zone 2b 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, Northern Treasure has also shown partial resistance to Emerald Ash Borer in American research trials. Morden Research Centre introduction. USPP #11,840
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.
PRAIRIE SPIRE® GREEN ASH
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Rugby'
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
50’ x 30’ (15 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:
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40’ x 35’ (13 m x 11 m) Golden
Open, spreading Zone 3b
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 Juglans nigra
BLACK WALNUT MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
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.
Juglans cinerea
BUTTERNUT Nobility® White Ash
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
45’ x 30’ (15 x 9 m) Light-yellow
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
Broad globe-shaped Zone 2b
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.
SHADE & FLOWERING TREES IN AMAROO BOX POTS Try these caliper sized specimens in an easy-to-move box pot. Grown in spaced plots with trunk anchorage these trees develop a dense canopy.
Butternut
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DECIDUOUS TREES Malus - Ornamental Crabapple EMERALD SPIRE® ROSYBLOOM CRABAPPLE
Malus x adstringens 'Jefgreen'
MATURE SIZE: FLOWERS:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
20’ x 8’ (6 m x 2.5 m) Pink
Columnar Zone 3
A columnar selection related to Purple Spire. Silver-green, disease-resistant foliage; abundant pink flowers in spring and red fruit in late summer. CPBR #4,684, USPP #23,863
GLADIATOR® ROSYBLOOM CRABAPPLE
Malus x adstringens 'Durleo'
MATURE SIZE: FLOWERS:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
20’ x 13’ (6 m x 4 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 #20,167
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; fruit is red and persistent. Developed by Les Kerr.
PURPLE SPIRE® ROSYBLOOM CRABAPPLE
Malus x adstringens 'Jefspire'
MATURE SIZE: FLOWERS:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
20’ x 6’ (6 m x 2 m) Rose-pink (few)
Emerald Spire® Rosybloom Crabapple
Columnar Zone 3
Purple Spire is outstanding for its compact, columnar form and showy purple foliage. Pink flowers in spring followed by purple fruit. Introduced 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
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.
ROYAL MIST® ROSYBLOOM CRABAPPLE
Malus x adstringens 'Jefmist'
MATURE SIZE: FLOWERS:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
20’ x 9’ (6 m x 3 m) Fuchsia-pink
Upright Zone 2
An upright Rosybloom resulting from a cross between ‘Shaughnessy Cohen’ and ‘Thunderchild’. Outstanding deep-pink flowers in spring. Purple spring foliage.
SHAUGHNESSY COHEN ROSYBLOOM CRAB
Malus x adstringens 'S. Cohen'
MATURE SIZE: FLOWERS:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
25’ x 20’ (8 m x 6 m) Fuchsia-pink
Gladiator® Rosybloom Crabapple
Rounded Zone 2
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 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.
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Starlite® Flowering Crabapple
DECIDUOUS TREES Ostrya - Ironwood Ostrya virginiana
IRONWOOD 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.
Populus - Poplar / Aspen
Ironwood
ASSINIBOINE HYBRID POPLAR
Populus x 'Assiniboine'
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
50’ x 15’ (15 x 5 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.
GUARDIAN® COLUMNAR ASPEN
Populus x ‘Jefguard’
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
40’ x 10’ (12 m x 3 m) Yellow
Columnar Zone 2
A complex aspen poplar hybrid with a moderate level of bronze leaf disease resistance. A male seedless tree, Guardian provides a fast-growing, vertical element to the prairie landscape. Young trees may require some shearing to develop a fullness. Growth rate similar to other columnar aspen poplars.
NORTHWEST POPLAR
Populus x jaackii 'Northwest'
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
50’ x 40’ (15 x 12 m) Golden yellow
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.
Guardian Columnar Aspen
PRAIRIE SKY HYBRID POPLAR
Populus x canadensis 'Prairie Sky'
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
65’ x 16’ (21 x 5 m) Yellow
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 COTTONWOOD POPLAR
Populus deltoides ‘Jefcot’
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
80’ x 30’ (24 x 9 m) Yellow
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 HYBRID POPLAR
Populus x 'ACWS151'
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
50’ x 13’ (15 x 4 m) Golden yellow
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.
Populus tremuloides
TREMBLING ASPEN Sundancer Poplar
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
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. Golden fall colour. Susceptible to bronze leaf disease.
Prunus - Cherry GOLDSPUR AMUR CHERRY
Prunus maackii ‘Jefspur’
MATURE SIZE: FLOWERS:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
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15’ x 10’ (5 m x 3 m) White racemes
Upright Zone 2
A dwarf selection of Amur Cherry with controlled growth and unique tufts of dark green foliage. Small clusters of white flowers give rise to tiny black fruit. Golden fall colour. Discovered by Dr. Philip Ronald in Saskatoon, SK. CPBR #3,903, USPP #19,665
Goldspur Amur Cherry
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DECIDUOUS TREES Prunus - Cherry KLONDIKE AMUR CHERRY
Prunus maackii ‘Jefdike’
MATURE SIZE: FLOWERS:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
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25’ x 15’ (8 m x 5 m) White racemes
Upright, rounded Zone 2
An improved selection of Amur Cherry with regular growth rate and improved resistance to frost cracking. Orange-red exfoliating bark. Developed by Jeffries Nurseries Ltd.
MING® AMUR CHERRY
Prunus maackii ‘Ming’
MATURE SIZE: FLOWERS:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
25’ x 15’ (8 m x 5 m) White racemes
Upright Zone 2
New listing for 2018. A unique selection of Amur Cherry with vigorous growth rate, glossy foliage and brown-red exfoliating bark.
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
Muckle Plum
Oval, rounded Zone 2
Small, oval-shaped tree. Showy white flowers in spring followed by purple foliage in summer. More resistant to black knot than Canada Red.
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
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 CANADA 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
Princess Kay Plum
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.
Quercus - Oak Quercus macrocarpa
BUR OAK MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
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.
SHOOTING STAR® NORTHERN PIN OAK
Quercus ellipsoidalis ‘DurMarg’
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
50’ x 35’ (15 x 12 m) Scarlet-red
Broad, oval Zone 2
Bur Oak
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.
ADMIRATION® HYBRID OAK
Quercus x jackiana ‘Jefmir’
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
40’ x 30’ (12 x 9 m) Yellow green
Pyramidal Zone 2
An outstanding hybrid oak (Q. alba x Q. bicolor) found growing as a mature street tree in Saskatoon, SK. 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.
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Shooting Star® Northern Pin Oak
DECIDUOUS TREES Salix - Willow ACUTE LEAF WILLOW
Salix acutifolia
MATURE SIZE: TWIG COLOUR:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
60’ x 30’ (18m x 9 m) Red-brown
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.
Salix alba 'Vitellina’
GOLDEN WILLOW MATURE SIZE: TWIG COLOUR:
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.
SILKY WHITE WILLOW
Salix alba 'Sericea'
MATURE SIZE: SUMMER FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
50’ x 30’ (15 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
BLACK HAWK MOUNTAIN ASH
Sorbus aucuparia ‘Black Hawk’
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
30’ x 20’ (10 m x 6 m) Orange-red
Upright, rounded Zone 2
This hardy selection of European Mountain Ash has more resistance to sun scald. White blooms give way to orange fruit in late summer.
RUSSIAN MOUNTAIN ASH
Sorbus aucuparia 'Rossica'
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
30’ x 15’ (10 m x 5 m) Orange-red
Upright, pyramidal Zone 2
A cold hardy selection of European Mountain Ash with a dense, upright crown, showy orange -red 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
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 3b
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.
Oakleaf Mountain Ash
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DECIDUOUS TREES Syringa - Tree Lilac GOLDEN ECLIPSE TREE LILAC
Syringa reticulata ‘Golden Eclipse’
MATURE SIZE: Flowers:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
23’ x 20’ (7 m x 6 m) White, fragrant
Compact, upright Zone 2
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:
23’ x 15’ (7 m x 5 m) White, fragrant
Pyramidal Zone 2
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:
23’ x 20’ (7 m x 6 m) White, fragrant
Compact, oval Zone 2
Ivory Pillar Tree Lilac
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 Tilia americana
AMERICAN LINDEN MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
60’ x 40’ (18 x 12 m) Golden
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
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 (late)
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 (late)
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
Golden Cascade Linden
Cascading, pyramidal Zone 2
This unique introduction offers cascading branches and medium sized, deep green leaves. Excellent golden fall foliage. Developed by Jeffries Nurseries Ltd.
GREENSPIRE® LITTLELEAF LINDEN
Tilia cordata 'Greenspire'
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
40’ x 30’ (12 x 10 m) Golden (late)
Narrow pyramidal Zone 3
A suitable choice for street planting with a straight trunk, dense crown and leathery darkgreen 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 #12,232
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. USPP #8,239.
Harvest Gold® Linden
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DECIDUOUS TREES Tilia - Linden TRUE NORTH AMERICAN LINDEN
Tilia americana ‘Duros’
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
60’ x 30’ (18 x 9 m) Golden
Upright Zone 2
A superior narrow form of the native American Linden selected by Rick Durand. Dark green summer foliage. Adapted to many soils, but will not tolerate drought.
Ulmus - Elm Ulmus americana
AMERICAN ELM MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
65’ x 40’ (21 x 12 m) Golden
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
Vase-shaped Zone 2
Seedling of this useful native tree species. Attractive vase-like crown provides excellent shade. Tolerates urban conditions extremely well. Variable response to DED.
BRANDON AMERICAN ELM
Ulmus americana ‘Brandon’
MATURE SIZE: FALL FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
65’ x 40’ (21 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.
True North® American Linden
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 dark -green foliage and umbrella-shaped crown. NDSU introduction.
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. USPP #10,558.
Prairie Expedition® American Elm
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
NORTHERN GARDEN INTRODUCTIONS Quality shade trees developed for use in the Canadian prairies and northern great plains
ROYAL CROWN® AMUR MAPLE REGAL CELEBRATION® FREEMAN MAPLE INFERNO® SUGAR MAPLE LORD SELKIRK SUGAR MAPLE UNITY® SUGAR MAPLE PARKLAND PILLAR® ASIAN WHITE BIRCH NOBILITY® WHITE ASH EMERALD SPIRE® COLUMNAR CRABAPPLE PURPLE SPIRE® COLUMNAR CRABAPPLE ROYAL MIST® ROSYBLOOM CRABAPPLE STARLITE® FLOWERING CRABAPPLE GUARDIAN® HYBRID ASPEN SKYFEST® POPLAR KLONDIKE® AMUR CHERRY GOLDSPUR® AMUR CHERRY ADMIRATION® HYBRID OAK GOLDEN CASCADE® LINDEN HARVEST GOLD® LINDEN NORLIN® LINDEN
Triumph® Hybrid Elm
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DECIDUOUS TREE SELECTION GUIDE UNIQUE TREES
TREES FOR FALL COLOUR
Weeping Form: Cutleaf Weeping Birch Royal Beauty Crabapple Lace Weeping Willow Prairie Cascade Willow Golden Cascade Linden Weeping Caragana Topgraft Walker Caragana Topgraft Unusual Bark: Paper Birch Delta Hackberry Ironwood Goldspur® Amur Cherry Klondike® Amur Cherry Bur Oak Admiration® Hybrid Oak Harvest Gold Linden Purple
Summer Foliage: Royal Frost Birch Gladiator® Crabapple Purple Spire® Crabapple Spur Schubert Cherry
Orange /
Red: Amur Maple Autumn Blaze Freeman Maple Regal Celebration Freeman Maple Inferno® Sugar Maple Unity® Sugar Maple Lord Selkirk Sugar Maple Autumn Splendor Buckeye Ohio Buckeye
Golden:
Paper Birch Parkland Pillar® Asian White Birch Ironwood Trembling Aspen Goldspur® Amur Cherry American Linden Golden Cascade Linden Harvest Gold® Linden
Red / Purple: Royal Crown® Amur Maple Nobility® White Ash Shooting Star Northern Pin Oak
TREES FOR FLOWERS White:
Pink:
Snowbird Hawthorn Toba Hawthorn Spring Snow Crabapple Starlite® Flowering Crabapple Princess Kay Plum Mountain Ash Ivory Pillar Tree Lilac Golden Eclipse Tree Lilac Limelight Hydrangea Tree-form Nannyberry Viburnum Tree-form Snowball Viburnum Tree-form
Emerald Spire® Crabapple Gladiator® Flowering Crabapple Pink Spires Flowering Crabapple Purple Spire® Crabapple Royal Mist Flowering Crabapple Muckle Plum Quickfire Hydrangea Tree-form Double Flowering Plum Topgraft Dwarf Korean Lilac Topgraft Miss Kim Lilac Topgraft
Yellow:
TREES FOR WILDLIFE Seeds / Fruit: Paper Birch Hackberry Emerald Spire® Crabapple Gladiator® Flowering Crabapple Pink Spires Flowering Crabapple Royal Mist Flowering Crabapple Starlite® Flowering Crabapple Thunderchild Flowering Crabapple Goldspur® Amur Cherry Klondike® Amur Cherry Spur Shubert Cherry Blackhawk Mountain Ash Russian Mountain Ash Oakleaf Mountain Ash Showy Mountain Ash Nuts:
Caragana Topgrafts American Linden
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Ohio Buckeye Autumn Splendor Buckeye Black Walnut Butternut Bur Oak Shooting Star Northern Pin Oak
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.
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, weeping branches of this regular-leafed Caragana make an ideal accent plant. Small yellow flowers in late spring.
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. Small yellow flowers in late spring.
Walker Caragana Topgraft
Hydrangea Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
LIMELIGHT HYDRANGEA TREEFORM
MATURE SIZE: 6’ x 3’ (2 x 0.9 m) CROWN SHAPE: Spreading, rounded FLOWERS: White (panicle) HARDINESS: Zone 3b Upright rounded shrub with outstanding lime-green flowers in early August. Prefers a sheltered location.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Bulk'
QUICKFIRE HYDRANGEA TREEFORM
MATURE SIZE: 5’ x 3’ (1.5 x 0.9 m) CROWN SHAPE: Spreading, rounded FLOWERS: Pink (panicle) HARDINESS: Zone 3b Well named for its white blooms in mid-July (up to a month earlier than other cultivars) that rapidly turn a deep and lasting pink. Prefers a sheltered location.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Renhy'
VANILLA STRAWBERRY HYDRANGEA TREE ®
Summer Wine Ninebark Treeform
MATURE SIZE: 5’ x 3’ (1.5 x 0.9 m) CROWN SHAPE: Spreading, rounded FLOWERS: Pink (panicle) HARDINESS: Zone 3b Enormous flower panicles are a blend of vanilla and strawberry in early August. The red colour in these flowers persists for 3-4 weeks. Bailey Nurseries First Editions introduction. Prefers a sheltered location.
Physocarpus - Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius 'Jefam'
AMBER JUBILEE NINEBARK TREEFORM ®
MATURE SIZE: 6’ x 4’ (2 x 1.2 m) CROWN SHAPE: Spreading, rounded FOLIAGE: Orange-green HARDINESS: Zone 2 Foliage emerges orange, turns green during summer, than purple in fall. Outstanding peeling bark on exposed trunk. Basal pruning will be required to maintain single stem. CPBR #4765, USPP #23,177
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward'
SUMMER WINE® NINEBARK TREEFORM Limelight Hydrangea Treeform
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. Outstanding peeling bark on exposed trunk. Basal pruning will be required to maintain single stem. USPP #11,211
Picea - Spruce GLOBE BLUE SPRUCE TOPGRAFT
Picea pungens 'Globosa'
MATURE SIZE: FOLIAGE:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
5’ x 3’ (1.5 x 0.9 m) Blue needles
Topgraft has bright blue evergreen foliage and globe-shaped habit.
Globe Blue Spruce Topgraft
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Globe Zone 2
TOP-GRAFTS & TREE-FORMS 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 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.
Syringa - French Lilac CONGO LILAC TOPGRAFT
Syringa vulgaris 'Congo'
MATURE SIZE: FLOWERS:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
5’ x 3’ (1.5 x 0.9 m) single, wine-red
Compact, rounded Zone 3
Very fragrant, single flowers are a striking wine-red that gradually change to purple.
Dwarf Korean Lilac Topgraft
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.
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 sterile white flowers that later turn to light pink.
NANNYBERRY VIBURNUM TREEFORM
Viburnum lentago
MATURE SIZE: FLOWERS:
CROWN SHAPE: HARDINESS:
18’ x 9’ (6 x 3 m) White
Upright Zone 2
Snowball Viburnum Treeform
Clusters of white flowers in spring mature to blue-black fruit in fall. Purple red fall colour.
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 (see adjacent photo), destroying the beauty of the grafted cultivar. An alternative to topgrafted shrubs are treeformed shrubs. Tree-form shrubs are produced by training up and retaining a single dominant stem for shrub cultivars. With a tree-formed shrub there is still the need for removing lateral sprouts and basal shoots.
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Nannyberry Viburnum Treeform
_|ààÄx _twç HYBRID LILAC
A unique hybrid lilac, this new introduction from Jeffries combines the large, fragrant flower panicles of ‘Miss Kim’ with the dwarf compact habit of ‘Dwarf Korean’. With a mature height and spread of only 3 - 4 feet (1.25 m), ‘Little Lady’ will grow to half the size of ‘Miss Kim’. Sure to be a winner in the space-limited residential landscapes of today, ‘Little Lady’ offers superb winter hardiness in zones 2 and 3.
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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Acer - Maple ATOMIC AMUR MAPLE
Acer ginnala ‘Durglobe’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
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6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) White
A hardy shrub with 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 REGENT SERVICEBERRY
Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Regent’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
5 Feet (1.5 m) White
Atomic® Amur Maple
New listing for 2018. A compact selection of saskatoon berry with clusters of white flowers in spring followed by dark purple fruit in July. Excellent xeriscape plant.
FE STANDING OVATION® SERVICEBERRY
Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Obelisk’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
15 Feet (5 m) White
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
Low Scape® Chokeberry
A native evergreen groundcover with forest-green foliage. The glossy round leaves turn burgundy in fall. Small flower clusters produce small red berries in fall. Requires acidic soil.
Aronia - Chokeberry LOW SCAPE CHOKEBERRY
Aronia melanocarpa 'UCONNAM165'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 2 Feet (0.6 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
1 - 2 Feet (0.6 m) White, fragrant
A tough, tolerant, tidy little mound of glossy green foliage. In spring, it's covered in hundreds of dainty white flowers, and in autumn, the leaves turn brilliant red to contrast with dark purple-black fruit. USPPAF
Cherry Bomb Barberry
Berberis - Barberry CHERRY BOMB BARBERRY
Berberis thunbergii ‘Monomb’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
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3 Feet (0.9 m) Deep crimson
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
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
Concorde Barberry
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
A colourful plant for prairie gardeners. Attractive pink-variegated burgundy foliage makes this small shrub an excellent accent plant. Prefers full sun.
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Rose Glow Barberry
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Berberis - Barberry 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.
Golden Treasure® Dwarf Birch
Betula - Birch ®
GOLDEN TREASURE DWARF BIRCH
Betula x plettkei ‘Golden Treasure’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
3 Feet (0.9 m) Golden
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
New listing for 2018. A dwarf, shrub-form birch that offers desirable tiny, golden leaves that emerge in hues of orange and red. Responds well to pruning and can be used as a miniature patio tree. Developed by Michal Andrusiv in the Czech Republic. PPAF CBRAF
Caragana
Pygmy 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.
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.
Caragana frutex 'Globosa'
GLOBE CARAGANA MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
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.
Caragana pygmaea
PYGMY CARAGANA ®
Arctic Fire Dogwood
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
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
Cornus sericea 'Farrow'
MATURE HEIGHT: BARK COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
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3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Dark red
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.
Bud’s Yellowtwig Dogwood
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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Cornus - Dogwood CREAM CRACKER DOGWOOD
Cornus alba 'Cream Cracker'
MATURE HEIGHT: BARK COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
4 Feet (1.25 m) Purple-red
The leaves of this upright, deciduous shrub are green with cream-colored margins on older foliage. New growth is green with golden-yellow margins. The stems are purple-red in winter.
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
Ivory Halo® Dogwood
Attractive golden-variegated green foliage all season. 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. Jeffries Nurseries introduction. CPBR #4,851, USPPAF
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
Little Rebel® Dogwood
This golden foliaged dogwood has wonderful contrast between the foliage and dark-red bark. A Morden Research Station Introduction.
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 PEARLS DOGWOOD
Cornus alba 'Siberian Pearls'
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. Twigs turn bright red in winter.
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
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.
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Royal Purple Smokebush
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 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.
Hedge Cotoneaster
Diervilla - Bush Honeysuckle FE COOL SPLASH DWARF HONEYSUCKLE
Diervilla sessilifolia ‘LPDC Podaras’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (1 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
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3 Feet (1 m) Variegated (white/green)
Variegated foliage that remains crisp and clean all summer. Light-yellow flowers in summer. First Editions introduction.
FIREFLY NIGHTGLOW BUSH HONEYSUCKLE
Diervilla splendens ‘El Madrigal’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 2-3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 4
2-3 Feet (0.9 m) Dark-red
New listing for 2018. Nightglow features intensely yellow flowers that glow bright against the dark red foliage. Nightglow is compact and showy, so plant it in mixed borders, along a walkway or as the star of a decorative patio container. USPP #28060, CPRAF
Cool Splash® Dwarf Honeysuckle
DWARF BUSH HONEYSUCKLE
Diervilla lonicera
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3-4 Feet (1.2 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
4 Feet (1.2 m) Bronze-green
New listing for 2018. Excellent shrub for mass plantings and stabilizing slopes. Small yellow flowers in early summer.
Elaeagnus - Olive Elaeagnus angustifolia
RUSSIAN OLIVE MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
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.
Silverado Hybrid Olive
SILVERADO HYBRID OLIVE
Elaeagnus x ‘Jefsil’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 10 Feet (3 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
10 Feet (3 m) Silver
A sterile hybrid resulting from a cross between Russian Olive and Wolf Willow. This shrub features silver-gray foliage and limited suckering. Very tolerant to salt & drought.
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.
Exochorda - Pearlbush FE LOTUS MOON PEARLBUSH
Exochorda x macrantha 'Bailmoon'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
4 Feet (1.2 m) White (early spring)
New listing for 2018. An outstanding spring bloomer. Round flower buds open to large, 5petaled flowers in early May. A graduate from Jeffries shrub cultivar trial.
Lotus Moon Pearlbush
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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 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 green leaves. This cultivar has the hardiest flower buds of the species. Excellent for mass planting and hedges.
Genista - Broom Genista lydia
DWARF BROOM MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
18 Inches (0.5 m) Yellow
Dwarf Broom
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 ‘ Annabelle’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) White
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: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
2 - 3 Feet (1 m) White
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.
ENDLESS SUMMER® BLOOMSTRUCK
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘PIIHM-II’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3/4
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Pink (mophead)
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: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3/4
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Pink (mophead)
Annabelle Hydrangea
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.
ENDLESS SUMMER® TWIST & SHOUT
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘PIIHM-I’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3/4
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Pink (mophead)
New listing for 2018. Pink blooms on old and new wood. Sturdy stems and glossy foliage. Requires a sheltered location and adequate winter protection. Bailey Nurseries introduction.
FIRE LIGHT® HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea paniculata ‘SMHPFL’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) White turning to red
Bobo® Hydrangea
New listing for 2018. Upright panicles of white flowers turn a pomegranate-pink with maturity.
FIRE & ICE® HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea paniculata 'Wim’s Red'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) White turning to red
Flower clusters open cream, mature to pink by mid-Summer, and deepen to burgundy red in fall. Ball Ornamentals introduction.
INCREDIBALL® HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea arborescens ‘Abetwo’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) White (mophead)
An exciting variant of Annabelle Hydrangea that produces massive 12" panicles on sturdy stems. The flowers emerge lime green, changing to pure snowy white.
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Endless Summer® Bloomstruck Hydrangea
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Hydrangea INCREDIBALL® BLUSH HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea arborescens ‘NCHA4’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Blush-pink (mophead)
This new Incrediball features blush-pink blooms that change to an attractive green color as they age. Sturdy stems hold the flowers up even after heavy rains.
Incrediball® Blush Hydrangea
INVINCIBELLE LIMETTA® HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea arborescens ‘NCHA8’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Green and white
New listing for 2018. Dwarf, rounded plant with dark-green leaves and showy round inflorescences. Flower head emerge lime green, lighten to green-white, then age to green again. INVINCIBELLE MINI MAUVETTE® HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea arborescens ‘NCHA7’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Mauve-purple (mophead)
New listing for 2018. A colour breakthrough in smooth hydrangea. This dwarf, rounded plant features dark-green leaves and mauve-purple mophead flowers.
INVINCIBELLE RUBY® HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea arborescens ‘NCHA3’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Pink and red (mophead)
Dark burgundy red flower buds open to a two-toned combination of bright ruby red and silvery pink. Shows strong reblooming tendency.
Invincibelle Ruby® Hydrangea
INVINCIBELLE SPIRIT II® HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea arborescens ‘NCHA2’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Pink (mophead)
The second generation of Invincibelle Spirit offers darker foliage, stiffer stems, and larger flowers that are a richer pink, aging to an attractive green.
INVINCIBELLE WEE WHITE® HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea arborescens ‘NCHA5’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
1 - 2 Feet (0.6 m) White (mophead)
New listing for 2018. White mopheads on an extremely compact plant.
LIMELIGHT® HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 - 6 Feet (2 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
5 - 6 Feet (2 m) Green-white (panicle)
Upright rounded shrub with outstanding lime-green flowers. Adds a sudden burst of colour to the late summer landscape. Flowers on new wood.
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Invincibelle Wee White Hydrangea
LITTLE LAMB® HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea paniculata 'Little Lamb'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) White (panicle)
Masses of dense white panicles are produced on this compact plant. USPP 15395
LITTLE LIME® HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea paniculata 'Jane'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Green-white (panicle)
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.
LITTLE QUICKFIRE® HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPLQF'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) White-pink (panicle)
A dwarf selection of the renowned Quickfire Hydrangea.
Little Lime® Hydrangea
PHANTOM® HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 - 6 Feet (2 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
5 - 6 Feet (2 m) White-pink (panicle)
White flower panicles up to 45 cm in length. Flowers darken to pink in September.
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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Hydrangea PINKY WINKY HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea paniculata 'DVPpinky'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 - 6 Feet (2 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
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5 - 6 Feet (2 m) White-pink (panicle)
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: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) White-pink (panicle)
Well named for its early blooms (1 month earlier than other cultivars); abundant white flowers mature to pink as the season progresses.
FE STRAWBERRY SUNDAE® HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea paniculata 'Rensun'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Pink (panicle)
Pinky Winky® Hydrangea
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.
SWEET SUMMER® HYDRANGEA
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Bokrathirteen’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Pink (panicle)
New listing for 2018. Broad panicles emerge white in summer but change to light pink. Strong stiff stems hold the flower panicles upright with no drooping.
Lonicera - Honeysuckle HONEYROSE HONEYSUCKLE
Lonicera tatarica 'Honeyrose'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 6 - 10 Feet (3 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
6 - 10 Feet (3 m) Rosy red
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: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Yellow-white
Strawberry Sundae® Hydrangea
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 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. Named by 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
Miniglobe Honeysuckle
This compact shrub has glossy leaves and produces fragrant, single white flowers in 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.
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Snowbelle Mockorange
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Physocarpus - Ninebark FIRST EDITIONS AMBER JUBILEE® NINEBARK
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Jefam'
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Orange then green
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
CENTER GLOW® NINEBARK
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Center Glow'
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Golden-burgundy
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: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Golden-burgundy
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
Festivus Gold® Ninebark
DART'S GOLD NINEBARK
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Golden
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: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Purple
A dark purple leafed ninebark which adds a new colour for this genus. Creamy white flowers in the spring. USPP #11,211
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Summer Wine Ninebark
FESTIVUS GOLD® NINEBARK
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Bert Darts G’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 Feet (1 m) Golden
An improved 'Dart's Gold' with a compact growth habit and thicker, heavier stems. The result is a sturdy plant with lots of yellow color throughout the season.
ROYAL JUBILEE® NINEBARK
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Jefroy'
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Dark crimson-red
New listing for 2018. Compact shrub with tidy branching. Dark purple foliage throughout the summer and pink-white blooms in spring. A Jeffries Nurseries Introduction. USPPAF
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Royal Jubilee Ninebark
SUMMER WINE® NINEBARK
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Seward'
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Dark crimson-red
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: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Dark bronze-maroon
A dwarf ninebark that is extra bushy, with small, refined leaves. The dark foliage is colourful all season, and contrasts beautifully with the white flowers in late spring.
TINY WINE GOLD® NINEBARK
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘SMNPOTWG'
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Golden
A golden version of Tine Wine® dwarf ninebark with an attractive bushy habit and small, refined leaves. Pink buds open to white flower clusters.
Tiny Wine Gold Ninebark
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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Potentilla ABBOTSWOOD POTENTILLA
Potentilla fruticosa 'Abbotswood'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) White
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
Abbotswood Potentilla
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
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.
FE LEMON MERINGUE® POTENTILLA
Potentilla fruticosa 'Bailmeringue’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 2-3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
2-3 Feet (0.9 m) Lemon yelllow
Light yellow, double flowers remind you of a rose. Blooms all summer on a tidy little plant that forms a round, compact ball with little pruning required.
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
Lemon Meringue® Potentilla
The plant is dense and compact in appearance with a mounded growth habit. Bi-colour flowers (orange with red centre). University of Manitoba introduction. PBR #0755, USPP 12,258
MANDARIN TANGO® POTENTILLA
Potentilla fruticosa 'Jefman'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 2 Feet (0.6 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
2 Feet (0.6 m) Orange-red
A compact shrub whose abundant flowers have a touch of red from its ‘Red Robin’ parent. An improvement over ‘Orange Whisper’.
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
Mandarin Tango® Potentilla
Outstanding double white flowers on a tidy, compact plant. Good for foundation plantings or low hedges. Selected at the Morden Research Station.
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
COMING SOON!
Morden Snow Potentilla
Another exciting potentilla from Jeffries Nurseries Slide over Mandarin Tango! There’s another unique orange flowered potentilla on its way. The double-petalled flowers on this selection resemble a miniature rose.
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Pink Beauty® Potentilla
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Prunus - Cherry & Almond Prunus x cistena
CISTENA CHERRY MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
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
One of the best spring blooming shrubs, the showy double pink blossoms cover the branches ahead of the green foliage. No fruit is produced.
Prunus tenella
RUSSIAN ALMOND MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
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
Double Flowering Plum GRO - LOW SUMAC
Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’
MATURE HEIGHT: FALL COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 6 Feet (2 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
2 - 3 Feet (1 m) Orange–red
Wide spreading shrub that is excellent for massing and erosion control. Tiny yellow flowers bloom at the twig tips in early spring before the foliage. Fruit is attractive to wildlife. Orange fall colour.
Rhus glabra
SMOOTH SUMAC MATURE HEIGHT: FALL COLOUR:
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 FE TIGER EYES® STAGHORN 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
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
A densely branched shrub with bright green, lobed leaves. Alpine Currant's neat shape is easily maintained, making it an excellent choice for hedging.
Ribes aureum
GOLDEN CURRANT MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
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 Salix brachycarpa 'Blue Fox'
BLUE FOX WILLOW MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
3 Feet (0.9 m) Bluish-gray
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
Attractive silvery-blue foliage throughout the growing season. Suitable for hedge plantings or a dwarf accent plant.
Golden Currant
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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Salix - Willow 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.
Sambucus - Elder BLACK LACE BLACK ELDER
Sambucus nigra ‘Eva’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 4 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 4
4 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Deep purple
Dwarf Blue Leaf Arctic Willow
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 RED ELDER
Sambucus racemosa ‘Goldenlocks’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 Feet (0.9 m) Golden
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 RED ELDER
S. racemosa ‘Morden Golden Glow’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Golden
Morden Golden Glow Elder
Golden Glow offers improved vigour and outstanding lacy, fine-textured, golden foliage. Morden Research Station introduction.
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.
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
Silver Buffaloberry
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.
Sorbaria x 'Sem'
SEM FALSE SPIREA MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
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 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
Sem False Spirea
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. NDSU introduction.
DOUBLE PLAY® GOLD SPIREA
Spiraea japonica 'Yan'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
2 Feet (0.6 m) Hot pink
Double Play Gold features golden foliage accented by hot pink summer flowers. Am excellent low maintenance shrub with season-long colour. Deer resistant.
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Double Play® Gold Spirea
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Spiraea - Spirea DOUBLE PLAY® RED SPIREA
Spiraea japonica ‘SMNSJMFR’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Hot pink
New listing for 2018. Double Play Red is the first and only spirea with truly red flowers. Dark burgundy spring foliage. USPP #26,993, CBRAF
Double Play® Red Spirea
DOUBLE PLAY® BLUE KAZOO® SPIREA
Spiraea media 'SMSMBK'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) White
Neat mounded plant with cool blue foliage that turns red in the fall. The summer foliage contrasts wonderfully with this plant`s white blooms. CPBRAF USPPAF
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.
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Double Play Blue Kazoo 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.
Spiraea x bumalda 'Froebelli'
FROEBELLI SPIREA MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
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.
Glow Girl® Spirea
GLOW GIRL® SPIREA
Spiraea betulifolia ’Tor Gold’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Hot pink
New listing for 2018. Pink flower buds open to pure white blooms in spring. Lemon-lime foliage holds its colour well in summer before turning burgundy in the fall.
GOLDFLAME SPIREA
Spiraea x bumalda 'Goldflame'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Pink clusters
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.
Little Princess Spirea
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
A very dense dwarf, compact ball-shaped spirea with golden foliage lasting all season long. The light pink flowers appear in June-July.
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
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
Magic Carpet Spirea
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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Spiraea - Spirea 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.
FIRST EDITIONS PINK SPARKLER® SPIREA
Spiraea betulifolia 'COURISPIOI'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Pink clusters
First Editions® Pink Sparkler Spirea
Beautiful pink flowers emerge in early summer and then re-bloom in fall. Pink Sparkler has a lovely rounded shape that requires very little pruning to keep its shape.
Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana'
SHIROBANA SPIREA MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
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
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.
Spiraea x trilobata 'Snowhite'
SNOWHITE SPIREA MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
Shirobana Spirea
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.
FIRST EDITIONS SUPERSTAR® SPIREA
Spiraea x bumalda 'Denistar'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Pink
A branch sport of 'Froebelii', with a more compact form. Foliage is deep green, showing off the stunning, scarlet red new growth. Pink flowers. Introduced by Bailey Nurseries.
THREE-LOBE SPIREA
Spiraea trilobata
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
3 Feet (0.9 m) White
Three Lobe Spirea
This shrub has graceful arching branches that are covered with white flowers in June.
Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor'
TOR SPIREA MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
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 FIRST EDITIONS CANDY CORALBERRY
Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii ‘Kolmcan’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 4
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2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Pink
With its plump, candy-pink berries, this Coralberry provides winter interest after most flowers and leaves are gone. The perfect plant for the winter garden, place Candy in a prominent place in the front border. Fruit should not be eaten.
WHITE SNOWBERRY
Symphoricarpos occidentalis
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) White
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.
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First Editions Candy Coralberry
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Syringa - American Lilacs POCAHONTAS LILAC
Syringa x hyacinthiflora ‘Pocahontas’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 10 - 12 Feet (3.6 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
10 - 12 Feet (3.6 m) single, deep violet
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.
Wonderblue Lilac
Syringa - Father Fiala Lilacs WONDERBLUE FRENCH LILAC
Syringa vulgaris ‘Wonderblue’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) single, special blue
Also known as ‘Little Boy Blue’ it features powder-blue fragrant flowers in mid spring.
Syringa - French Lilacs Syringa vulgaris
COMMON LILAC MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
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
BEAUTY OF MOSCOW FRENCH 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.
CHARLES JOLY FRENCH LILAC
Syringa vulgaris ‘Charles Joly’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
8 Feet (2.5 m) double red
Smaller panicles of purple buds open to magenta double flowers.
MADAME LEMOINE FRENCH 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.
Charles Joly Lilac
PAUL THIRION FRENCH LILAC
Syringa vulgaris ‘Paul Thirion’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
8 Feet (2.5 m) double pink, fragrant
This lilac features double purplish-pink, highly fragrant blooms that emerge from deep reddish-pink buds from mid to late spring.
PRAIRIE PETITE® FRENCH 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
A dense, compact lilac with light pink, upright flowers. Very tolerant of heat and dry conditions.
PRESIDENT GREVY FRENCH 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 FRENCH LILAC
Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 8 - 10 Feet (3 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
10 - 12 Feet (3.6 m) bicolour (purple-white)
Interesting, bi-coloured flowers with purple florets and a white border. An outstanding lilac.
Sensation Lilac
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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Syringa - Preston Lilacs AGNES SMITH PRESTON LILAC
Syringa x prestoniae ‘Agnes Smith’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) single white
White, single, fragrant flowers make Agnes Smith a truly outstanding Preston hybrid. Developed by Owen Rogers.
CHARISMA PRESTON LILAC
Syringa x prestoniae ‘Charisma’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) dark purple
A compact selection of Royalty lilac, Charisma grows to only half the height of the parent cultivar. Makes an excellent compact hedge. Non-suckering.
CORAL PRESTON LILAC
Syringa x prestoniae ‘Coral’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
8 - 10 Feet (3 m) clear pink
Agnes Smith Lilac
Pink flowers and light green foliage. Non-suckering.
DONALD WYMAN PRESTON 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
Panicles of purple buds open to red-purple flowers. Non-suckering.
MINUET PRESTON LILAC
Syringa x prestoniae ‘Minuet’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) soft pink
Minuet Lilac
Dense, compact plant with large dark green leaves. Light purple buds open to single, soft pink blooms. Non-suckering.
MISS CANADA PRESTON 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 PRESTON LILAC
Syringa x prestoniae ‘Royalty’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 - 6 Feet (1.8 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
8 - 10 Feet (3 m) dark purple
Dark-green leathery foliage, purple blooms. Non-suckering.
Other Lilacs - Syringa DARK PURPLE BLOOMERANG® LILAC
Syringa x ‘SMSJBP7’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Dark-purple
New listing for 2018. Slightly larger than the original Bloomerang. Large, dark-purple flower panicles are produced in spring and from mid-summer to frost. USPPAF
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
Miss Canada Lilac
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.
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Dwarf Korean Lilac
ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Other Lilacs - Syringa LITTLE LADY® HYBRID LILAC
Syringa x ‘Jeflady’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Pink
This new lilac combines the large flower panicles of ‘Miss Kim’ with the compact habit of ‘Dwarf Korean’. Dark pink buds open to fragrant, lilac-pink flowers.
Syringa patula 'Miss Kim'
MISS KIM LILAC MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
Little Lady Lilac
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.
SCENT & SENSIBILITY PINK LILAC
Syringa x ‘SMSXPM’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 Feet (0.9 m) Pink
This dwarf lilac produces abundant dark pink buds that open to soft, lilac-pink flowers. Very fragrant. CPBR #7,702 USPPAF
Syringa villosa
VILLOSA LILAC MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
12 Feet (4 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.
Scent & Sensibility Pink Lilac
Viburnum - Arrowwood, Cranberry, Wayfaring Tree ALASKA HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY
Viburnum trilobum ‘Alaska’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
10 Feet (3 m) White (red fruit)
Produces flat clusters of white flowers followed by bright red fruit clusters in fall.
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.
Blue Muffin Arrowwood
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.
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.
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.
LIL’ DITTY® WITHEROD VIBURNUM
Viburnum cassinoides 'SMNVCDD'
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 1 - 2 Feet (0.6 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3b
1 - 2 Feet (0.6 m) White
An exceptional dwarf viburnum that is a puffball of creamy white, fragrant flowers in late spring. Very adaptable and easy to grow.
Compact American Cranberry
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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS Viburnum - Arrowwood, Cranberry, Wayfaring Tree 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.
Viburnum lentago
NANNYBERRY MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
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 (no fruit)
Mohican Wayfaring Tree
A showy plant with maple-like leaves and large, double white flowers that turn to light pink. The flowers are sterile so do not produce fruit. Prefers a shady location.
Weigela Weigela florida 'Minuet'
MINUET WEIGELA MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
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)
Snowball Viburnum
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
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.
Weigela florida 'Rumba'
RUMBA WEIGELA MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
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.
SPILLED WINE® WEIGELA
Weigela florida 'Bokraspiwi'
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
2 - 3 (0.9 m) Pink-magenta
My Monet Weigela
Spilled Wine has dark red, wavy leaves and magenta-pink spring flowers. Its broad, spreading habit makes this shrub an excellent border plant.
Weigela florida 'Tango'
TANGO WEIGELA MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Purple-green
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.
Weigela florida 'Velda'
TUXEDO® WEIGELA MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
2 - 3 (0.9 m) Purple-black
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 4
Pure white, funnel-shaped blooms contrast beautifully with the dark purple, almost black, foliage. Fragrant blooms attract butterflies all summer long.
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Tuxedo Weigela
DECIDUOUS SHRUB SELECTION GUIDE SUMMER FOLIAGE COLOUR
FALL COLOUR
Golden: Morden Golden Glow Elder Golden Mockorange Lemon Candy® Ninebark Dart’s Gold Ninebark Tiger Eyes® Sumac Sem False Spirea Dakota Goldcharm Spirea Double Play Gold Spirea
Orange-red foliage: Low Scape® Chokeberry Jade Carousel Barberry Hedge Cotoneaster Goldflame Spirea Tiger Eyes® Sumac Red foliage: Atomic® Amur Maple Little Rebel® Dogwood Dwarf Winged Euonymus Compact American Cranberry Alaska & Wentworth Cranberry Low Scape® & Viking Chokeberry
Variegated: Rose Glow Barberry Golden Variegated Dogwood Ivory Halo® Dogwood Cool Splash® Diervilla My Monet® Weigela
Colourful
Red / Purple: Cherry Bomb Barberry Concorde Barberry Center Glow® Ninebark Summer Wine® Ninebark Coppertina® Ninebark Diabolo Ninebark Tiny Wine® Ninebark
Fall Fruit: Barberry Redosier Dogwood Turkestan Burning Bush First Editions® Candy Coralberry Blue Muffin® Viburnum Mohican Viburnum Highbush Cranberry Emerald Triumph Viburnum Nannyberry
SHRUBS FOR WILDLIFE
FLOWER COLOUR
White: Annabelle Hydrangea Limelight® / Little Lime® Hydrangea Beauty of Moscow Lilac Mockorange Morden Snow Potentilla Fairy Queen Spirea Snowhite Spirea Highbush Cranberry Snowball Viburnum
Fruit Attracts Song Birds: Low Scape & Viking Chokeberry Hedge Cotoneaster Redosier Dogwood Honeysuckle Nanking Cherry Golden Elder Silver Buffaloberry Blue Muffin® Viburnum Highbush Cranberry Mohican Viburnum Nannyberry
Pink: Endless Summer® Hydrangea Pink Beauty® Potentilla Double Flowering Plum Dwarf Korean Lilac Little Lady Lilac
Flowers Attract Hummingbirds: most Lilacs Minuet Weigela Red Prince Weigela Rumba Weigela Tango Weigela
Yellow: Common / Pygmy Caragana Northern Gold Forsythia Dwarf Broom Goldfinger Potentilla Gold Star Potentilla FE Lemon Meringue Potentilla Golden Currant Red: Red Prince Weigela
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VINES & CLIMBERS Celastrus - Bittersweet FE AUTUMN REVOLUTION® BITTERSWEET
Celastrus scandens ‘Bailumn’
FOLIAGE COLOUR: GROWTH HABIT:
FRUIT: Orange, red seed EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
Glossy green Twining vine
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’
FLOWERS:
EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
Purple blue
Semi-double, outward-facing purple blue flowers in early summer
BLUE BOY CLEMATIS
Clematis x ‘Blue Boy’
FLOWERS:
EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
Steel blue
Nodding, 4-5” blue flowers; blooms from June to September. Developed by Frank Skinner.
Clematis alpina ‘Ruby’
RUBY CLEMATIS FLOWERS:
EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
Mauve-red
Bell shaped, mauve-red flowers in May and June; attractive seed heads
PURPUREA PLENA ELEGANS CLEMATIS
Clematis viticella ‘Purpurea Plena’
FLOWERS:
EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
Rose purple
Autumn Revolution® Bittersweet
Double, 2-3”, rosy purple flowers from July to September
WHITE SWAN CLEMATIS
Clematis x ‘White Swan’
FLOWERS:
EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
Creamy white
Beautiful creamy white flowers in May and June, 5” diameter. Developed by Frank Skinner.
Clematis - Tender Varieties ETOILE VIOLETTE CLEMATIS
Clematis x ‘Etoile Violette’
FLOWERS:
EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Deep purple
Deep purple, 5 inch blooms, free flowering and vigorous.
HAGLEY HYBRID CLEMATIS
Clematis x ‘Hagley Hybrid’
FLOWERS:
EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Light pink
Shell-pink, 4 inch blooms.
Clematis x ‘Huldine’
HULDINE CLEMATIS FLOWERS:
EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Pearly white
Pearly-white flowers, vigorous grower.
JACKMANII CLEMATIS
Clematis x ‘Jackmanii’
FLOWERS:
EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Deep purple
Deep purple, 4 - 6 inch blooms, one of the best known varieties.
MULTI BLUE CLEMATIS
Clematis x ‘Multi Blue’
FLOWERS:
EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Blue purple
Blue Bird Clematis
Deep blue-purple with silver mid-ribs. Flowers show multiple rows of petals as they age.
NELLY MOSER CLEMATIS
Clematis x ‘Nelly Moser’
FLOWERS:
EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Pink with carmine
Pastel mauve-pink with carmine bar, 4 inch blooms
Clematis x ‘Niobe’
NIOBE CLEMATIS FLOWERS:
EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Ruby red
Very deep almost black ruby-red, 4 - 5 inch blooms
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Nelly Moser Clematis
VINES & CLIMBERS Clematis - Tender Varieties Clematis x ‘Ramona’
RAMONA CLEMATIS FLOWERS:
EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Lavender blue
Lavender-blue, 5 - 7 inch blooms
Stand by Me Clematis Miss Kim Lilac
STAND BY ME® CLEMATIS
Clematis x ‘Stand by Me’
FLOWERS:
EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Blue
New listing for 2018. A non-vining herbaceous Clematis that dies back to the ground at the end of the growing season. Blue bell-shaped flowers. Benefits from staking, cages or neighboring plants for support.
SWEET SUMMER LOVE CLEMATIS
Clematis x ‘Sweet Summer Love’
FLOWERS:
EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Cranberry purple
Fragrant, cranberry-purple flowers. Long bloom time.
VILLE DE LYON CLEMATIS
Clematis x ‘Ville de Lyon’
FLOWERS:
EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Carmine red
Carmine-red blooms with lighter center
WILDFIRE CLEMATIS
Clematis x ‘Wildfire’
FLOWERS:
EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Bicolour
Huge 6-8” violet purple flowers with a red-purple bar in the center of each petal.
Alaska Cranberry
Wildfire Clematis
Lonicera - Honeysuckle DROPMORE SCARLET HONEYSUCKLE
Lonicera x brownii ‘Scarlet Trumpet’
FOLIAGE COLOUR: GROWTH HABIT:
FLOWERS: Orange, red EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
Waxy green Twining vine
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 COLOUR: GROWTH HABIT:
FLOWERS: Bright orange EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Dark green Twining vine
A hardy vine that blooms from late spring through summer. Flowers are bright-orange with yellow centers. University of British Columbia introduction.
Parthenocissus - Ivy Blue
Muffin®
Viburnum
P. quinquefolia ‘Englemannii’
ENGLEMAN IVY FOLIAGE COLOUR: GROWTH HABIT:
Glossy green Twining vine
FALL COLOUR: Red EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Less vigorous than Virginia Creeper, but is self-clinging. Deep red fall colour.
Dropmore Scarlet Honeysuckle
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
VIRGINIA CREEPER FOLIAGE COLOUR: GROWTH HABIT:
Glossy green Twining vine
FALL COLOUR: Red EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
A fast growing vine with dark green foliage that turns crimson red in the fall.
RED WALL® VIRGINIA CREEPER
P. quinquefolia ‘Troki’
FOLIAGE COLOUR: GROWTH HABIT:
FALL COLOUR: Red EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Glossy green Twining vine
New listing for 2018. Glossy dark green foliage turns fire-engine red in the fall. Fast-growing and salt tolerant, this cultivar is an excellent choice for covering fences.
Wisteria BLUE MOON WISTERIA
Wisteria macrostachya ‘Blue Moon’
FOLIAGE COLOUR: GROWTH HABIT:
FLOWERS: Fragrant lavender blue EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 4
Green Twining vine
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.
Blue Moon Wisteria
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HARDY ROSES Rosa - Canadian Roses CANADA BLOOMS ROSE
Rosa x ‘Canada Blooms’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 2 Feet (0.6 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 4
4 Feet (1.25 m) Pink
Often described as a hardy Hybrid Tea rose, Canada Blooms produces fragrant flowers with over 40 petals. 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.
CANADIAN SHIELD ROSE
Rosa x ‘AAC576’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3-4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
4-5 Feet (1.5 m) Red
Canada Blooms Rose
Large red flowers (42-52 petals) are produced throughout the summer and fall. Foliage is resistant to black spot and powdery mildew. Released by the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre to coincide with Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017.
NEVER ALONE ROSE
Rosa x ‘Never Alone’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 2 Foot (0.6 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
2 Feet (0.6 m) Red/white
A unique Canadian rose from the program in Morden, Manitoba. Dark green, diseaseresistant foliage on a dwarf shrub rose. The 4-5 cm flowers are stunning with deep red edges and vibrant white centers.
OLDS COLLEGE CENTENNIAL ROSE
Rosa x ‘Olds College’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
2 Feet (0.6 m) Peach
Canadian Shield Rose Olds College Rose
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.
Rosa - Canadian Artists Roses This exciting rose series was developed through cooperative efforts at the St-Jean, QC. and Morden AAFC Research Stations. These next-generation roses celebrate the great Canadian artists who created lasting works of beauty on canvas, in stalwart sculpture and through singing prose. Canadian Artists Roses are own-root and repeat bloomers.
Rosa x ‘Campfire’
CAMPFIRE ROSE MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
Never Alone Rose
3 Feet (0.9 m) Tri-colour
MATURE SPREAD: 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Named in honor of a painting by famous Canadian painter Tom Thomson, this exceptional variety offers tri-coloured (purple red, white and yellow) flowers. Extremely disease resistant.
Rosa x ‘Emily Carr’
EMILY CARR ROSE MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
5 Feet (1.5 m) Medium red
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Named after the famous Canadian painter, this upright shrub covers itself in clusters of large, deep red blooms all season. Extremely disease resistant.
FELIX LECLERC ROSE
Rosa x ‘Felix Leclerc’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 6 Feet (1.8 m) Medium pink
Campfire Rose
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. Extremely disease resistant.
OSCAR PETERSON ROSE
Rosa x ‘Oscar Peterson’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 Feet (0.9 m) White
The newest rose in the Canadian Artists Series, Oscar Peterson is upright in habit with clean, glossy foliage. Flowers are pure white with yellow stamens. Extremely disease resistant.
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Oscar Peterson Rose
HARDY ROSES 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.
CUTHBERT GRANT ROSE
Rosa x ‘Cuthbert Grant’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 Feet (0.9 m) Crimson red
This award winning rose produces double flowers from early summer until fall. Stongest fragrance among Parkland roses. Excellent disease resistance.
Cuthbert Grant Rose
MORDEN BLUSH ROSE
Rosa x ‘Morden Blush’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 2 Feet (0.6 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
2 Feet (0.6 m) Ivory pink
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. Good disease resistance.
MORDEN CENTENNIAL ROSE
Rosa x ‘Morden Centennial’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
3 Feet (0.9 m) Medium pink
Largest plant size amoung the Parkland series. Lightly scented flowers have 40 petals and are borne in clusters of 1-4. Good disease resistance.
Morden Blush Rose
Rosa x ‘Morden Fireglow’
MORDEN FIREGLOW ROSE
MATURE HEIGHT: 2 Feet (0.6 m) MATURE SPREAD: 1 Foot (0.3 m) Scarlet red EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2 FLOWER COLOUR: 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’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) Yellow, pink blush
Single (12 petals), bicoloured blooms. Orange buds open to blooms in sunrise shades. Continuous bloomer. May require winter protections in the absence of snowcover.
Rosa x ‘Prairie Joy’
PRAIRIE JOY ROSE Morden Sunrise Rose
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
4 Feet (1.25 m) Medium pink
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
A dense plant with double flowers (30-40 petals). Excellent disease resistance. Fine choice as a blooming hedge.
PRAIRIE SNOWDRIFT ROSE
Rosa x ‘Prairie Snowdrift’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
3 Feet (0.9 m) Cream white
Full, cup-shaped cream-white blossoms with greenish-yellow centre. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Prairie Snowdrift Rose
WINNIPEG PARKS ROSE
Rosa x ‘Winnipeg Parks’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 2 Feet (0.6 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
2 Feet (0.6 m) Medium red
A small, shrub rose with outstanding red flowers throughout the summer. Dark green foliage is tinged with red in the fall. Good 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.
JOHN CABOT ROSE
Rosa x ‘John Cabot’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
8 - 10 Feet (3 m) Medium red
An outstanding climbing rose with fragrant flowers. John Cabot blooms mainly in early summer, and offers excellent resistance to black spot and powdery mildew.
Winnipeg Parks Rose
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HARDY ROSES Rosa - Explorer Roses Rosa x ‘John Davis’
JOHN DAVIS ROSE MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Medium pink
MATURE SPREAD: 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
This climbing rose has flowers with a spicy perfume fragrance. Recurrent blooms throughout the summer. Extremely resistant to black spot and powdery mildew.
Rosa - Shrub Roses Rosa rugosa ‘Hansa’
HANSA ROSE MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
Persian Yellow Rose
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Medium red
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
Very fragrant, double, crimson coloured flowers are followed by large scarlet hips. Recurrent bloomer with reliable cold hardiness.
PERSIAN YELLOW ROSE
Rosa foetida periana
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 4
5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) Bright yellow
Small, double golden-yellow flowers are borne along the vigorous canes. Early bloomer.
PURPLE PAVEMENT RUGOSA ROSE
Rosa x ‘Purple Pavement’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
3 Feet (0.9 m) Purple-red
Purple Pavement Rose
Blooms throughout the summer with large clusters of semi-double flowers.
Rosa glauca
REDLEAF ROSE MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Medium pink
MATURE SPREAD: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
Simple flowers complement this species outstanding red-tinged foliage.
SCARLET PAVEMENT RUGOSA ROSE
Rosa x ‘Scarlet Pavement’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
3 Feet (0.9 m) Red
Blooms throughout the summer with large clusters of semi-double flowers.
SNOW PAVEMENT RUGOSA ROSE
Rosa x ‘Snow Pavement’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
2 Feet (0.6 m) Snowy-white
Snow Pavement Rose
Blooms throughout the summer with semi-double blossoms. Low spreading habit.
THERESE BUGNET ROSE
Rosa x ‘Therese Bugnet’
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Pink
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.
WILD (WOODS) ROSE
Rosa woodsii
MATURE HEIGHT: FLOWER COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
4 Feet (1.25 m) Pink
Therese Bugnet Rose
This durable, native rose produces single red-pink flowers followed by orange-red hips. Well adapted to a variety of soil types.
TIPS FOR GROWING ROSES
A rose should be planted in a well-aerated, sunny location that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight each day.
Roses can be fertilized on a monthly basis until early August and watered once per week, preferably in the morning.
Watering roses at soil level, under the foliage, reduces leaf wetness and limits disease development.
Removal of spent flowers and fruit will promote the development of new rose buds.
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Woods Rose
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 Cloud (Hybrid Tea) – orange red; very strong fragrance Granada (Hybrid Tea) – swirls of gold, peach, pink & red; strong fragrance
Beverly 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 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
Paradise Hybrid Tea Rose
Perfume Delight (Hybrid Tea) – deep rose pink; strong fragrance Queen Elizabeth (Grandiflora) – clear pink, moderate fragrance Scentimental (Floribunda) – Red petals splashed with white; spice 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
Rosa - Climbing Roses Don Juan – deep velvety red flowers; strong fragrance Golden Showers – bright clear yellow flowers; moderate fragrance Joseph’s Coat – multicolours of red, pink, orange and yellow; light fragrance
Poseidon Clean’n’Easy Tea Rose
Rosa - Clean ’n’ Easy Tea Roses These roses produce amazing bouquet style blooms and have excellent disease resistance. Beverly (Hybrid Tea) – a blending of shades of pink, intense fruity fragrance 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
Rosa - Patio Tree Roses These Floribunda rose varieties are budded onto a 24” trunk. Chihuly – showy, multi-coloured flowers; light 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 Scentimental – burgundy red & creamy white; strong fragrance Sunsprite – deep yellow flowers; strong 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
Abies balsamea ‘Nana’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
2 Feet (0.6 m) Green
A dark-green evergreen with mounded habit. Fine textured foliage.
Juniperus - Spreading Juniper Juniperus sabina ‘Arcadia’
ARCADIA JUNIPER MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
Arcadia Juniper
24-30 Inches (0.75m) Medium green
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
This all purpose juniper has soft foliage that is a medium green in colour. The branch habit is semi-spreading.
BLUE CHIP JUNIPER
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
8 Inches (0.2 m) Silver blue
A low mounding juniper with branches radiating from the centre. The silver blue colour of the foliage is retained throughout the year.
BLUE DANUBE JUNIPER
Juniperus sabina ‘Blue Danube’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
24-30 Inches (0.8 m) Blue green
Blue Chip Juniper
A broad, semi-erect and spreading plant with shimmering, blue-green foliage.
BLUE FOREST JUNIPER
Juniperus sabina ‘Blue Forest’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
12 Inches (0.3 m) Blue green
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
Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 12- 18 Inches (0.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
12 Inches (0.3 m) Blue green
Calgary Carpet Juniper
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’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
12 Inches (0.3 m) Bright green
A compact, dense form of ‘Arcadia’ with attractive horizontal branching. The soft foliage is appealing bright green.
GOLD LACE JUNIPER
J. chinesis ‘P. Aurea Gold Lace’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
24 Inches (0.6 m) Bright yellow
Gold Lace Juniper
Semi-dwarf evergreen with feathery, foliage that is bright yellow in colour.
GOLDEN PFITZER JUNIPER
Juniperus chinensis ‘P. Aurea’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
24-30 Inches (0.75m) Light green
The gray-green foliage is highlighted with a bright golden-yellow colour of the new growth.
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Hughes’
HUGHES JUNIPER MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
12 Inches (0.3 m) Silver blue
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
A silvery-blue, low growing, spreading juniper with silver blue foliage. Popular choice for landscapers.
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Hughes Juniper
EVERGREENS & CONIFERS Juniperus - Spreading Juniper ICEE BLUE JUNIPER
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Monber’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
4 Inches (0.1 m) Silver blue
A low growing, wide spreading ground cover with a dense crown. Foliage is an outstanding silver-blue.
Icee Blue Juniper
PRINCE OF WALES JUNIPER
J. horizontalis 'Prince of Wales'
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
8 Inches (0.2 m) Bright green
A low ground-hugging plant forming a dense mat. The foliage turns purple in the fall.
Juniperus sabina 'Savin'
SAVIN JUNIPER MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
36-48 Inches (1.25m) Dark green
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
Tall vase shape makes this plant useful where large junipers are required.
Juniperus sabina 'Skandia'
SKANDIA JUNIPER MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
12-18 Inches (0.5 m) Bright green
MATURE SPREAD: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
A low, compact juniper with graceful branches of soft, bright green foliage.
Prince of Wales Juniper YOUNGSTOWN JUNIPER
Juniperus horizontalis 'Youngstown'
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
15- 18 Inches (0.5 m) Light green
A dense, low growing juniper with light green foliage in the summer changing to a plum colour in autumn. Also known as Compact Plumosa.
Juniperus - Upright Juniper Juniperus scopulorum 'Medora'
MEDORA JUNIPER MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
10 - 12 Feet (3.6 m) Blue green
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
A proven cultivar of columnar juniper for the prairies. It requires little shearing to maintain the narrow pyramidal form. Selected from the Badlands of North Dakota.
WICHITA BLUE JUNIPER
Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue'
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
10 - 12 Feet (3.6 m) Silver-blue
A broad pyramidal form with light silver-blue foliage. It requires shearing to keep it neat. Useful for screens and hedges.
Larix - Larch Larix siberica
SIBERIAN LARCH MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
Medora Juniper
50 - 70 Feet (21 m) Green
MATURE SPREAD: 15 - 20 Feet (6 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
A deciduous conifer with a pyramidal shape. The soft needles turn golden yellow in autumn.
Microbiota - Russian Cypress Microbiota decussata
RUSSIAN CYPRESS MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
12 Inches (0.3 m) Green
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
A dwarf, densely branched evergreen that has a spreading growth form and cedar-like foliage. Grows well in both sun and shade.
CELTIC PRIDE RUSSIAN CYPRESS
Microbiota decussate ‘Prides’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
12 Inches (0.3 m) Green
New listing for 2018. A hardy, low-growing evergreen for sun or shade. Celtic Pride offers superior disease resistance and winter colour over the species.
Celtic Pride Russian Cypress
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EVERGREENS & CONIFERS Picea - Upright Spruce BLACK HILLS WHITE SPRUCE
Picea glauca 'Densata'
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 15 - 20 Feet (6 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
35 - 45 Feet (13 m) Dark green
A special strain of white spruce with dense, dark green foliage. A hardy, drought resistant seed source that produces excellent specimens in the prairies.
BABY BLUE COLORADO SPRUCE
Picea pungens 'Baby Blue'
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 25 Feet (7.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
50 - 65 Feet (19 m) Bright blue
A seed strain of Colorado Spruce with intense blue foliage and attractive pyramidal shape. Baby Blue offers fuller branching and needle thickness. Drought tolerant.
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE
Picea pungens 'Glauca'
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 25 Feet (7.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
50 - 65 Feet (19 m) Blue green
A hardy, drought resistant conifer with a symmetrical broad-pyramid form. Useful as a specimen or windbreak.
Baby Blue Colorado Spruce Black Hills White Spruce
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EVERGREENS & CONIFERS Picea - Upright Spruce SELECT BLUE COLORADO SPRUCE
Picea pungens ‘Select Blue’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 25 Feet (7.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
50 - 65 Feet (19 m) Silver blue
A hardy, seedling strain of Colorado Blue Spruce with intense silver-blue needles. Useful as a specimen or windbreak.
Picea - Dwarf Spruce Select Blue Spruce
GLOBE BLUE COLORADO SPRUCE
Picea pungens 'Globosa'
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Blue
An outstanding dwarf spruce with blue foliage. Compact, mounded shape. Useful as an accent plant in the landscape.
BIRD’S NEST NORWAY SPRUCE
Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
4 Feet (1.25 m) Dark green
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.
Globe Blue Spruce
DWARF NORWAY SPRUCE
Picea abies ‘Pumila’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 Feet (0.9 m) Dark green
Globe shaped, slow growing evergreen shrub. Attractive foliage forms a broad globe.
LITTLE GEM NORWAY SPRUCE
Picea abies ‘Little Gem’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
18 Inches (0.5 m) Green
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’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
5 Feet (1.5 m) Green
A dwarf growing evergreen shrub with a broad, conical form. Attractive yellow-green needles.
DWARF SERBIAN SPRUCE
Picea omorika ‘Nana’
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
4 Feet (1.25 m) Dark green
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 Pinus mugo mughus
MUGO PINE Little Gem Norway Spruce
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
5- 15 Feet (1.5 - 4 m) Bright green
MATURE SPREAD: 5- 10 Feet (1.5 - 3 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
A two-needled pine with a compact, mushroom-like shape. Bright green needles all year round.
DWARF MUGO PINE
Pinus mugo pumilio
MATURE HEIGHT: FOLIAGE COLOUR:
MATURE SPREAD: 4 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Bright green
Dense, low growing variety of Mugo Pine. The needles remain a bright green colour all year round. Attractive in early summer when candles of growth appear. Suited to rock gardens.
Dwarf Mugo Pine
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EVERGREENS & CONIFERS Pinus - Upright Pine Pinus ponderosa
PONDEROSA PINE MATURE HEIGHT: CROWN SHAPE:
50 - 60 Feet (18 m) Broad pyramidal
MATURE SPREAD: 30 Feet (9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: 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.
Pinus sylvestris
SCOTCH PINE MATURE HEIGHT: CROWN SHAPE:
45 - 60 Feet (18 m) Broad pyramidal
MATURE SPREAD: 20 - 25 Feet (7.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
Ponderosa Pine
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.
Pinus cembra
SWISS STONE PINE MATURE HEIGHT: CROWN SHAPE:
30 - 40 Feet (12 m) Broad pyramidal
MATURE SPREAD: 15 Feet (4.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: 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.
Taxus - Yew Taxus cuspidata ‘Morden’
MORDEN YEW MATURE HEIGHT: CROWN SHAPE:
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) Spreading
MATURE SPREAD: 5 - 6 Feet (2 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Scotch Pine
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 BABY BEAR™ CEDAR
Thuja occidentalis ‘Skinner’s’
MATURE HEIGHT: CROWN SHAPE:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) Compact, upright
New listing for 2018. A dwarf upright cedar with rich green foliage. Baby Bear keeps a uniform shape and does not need pruning. Formerly known as Skinner’s dwarf cedar.
DARK GREEN CEDAR
Thuja occidentalis ‘Nigra’
MATURE HEIGHT: CROWN SHAPE:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 - 6 Feet (1.75 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
10 - 15 Feet (4.5 m) Broad pyramidal
Holmstrup Cedar
A broad pyramidal evergreen with dark green foliage and cold hardiness for exposed hedges.
HOLMSTRUP CEDAR
Thuja occidentalis ‘Holmstrup’
MATURE HEIGHT: CROWN SHAPE:
MATURE SPREAD: 2 - 3 Feet (0.9 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Compact, upright
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’
MATURE HEIGHT: CROWN SHAPE:
MATURE SPREAD: 3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
10 - 18 Feet (5.5 m) Narrow pyramidal
Pyramidal cedar with similar shape to ‘Brandon’ but with improved winter hardiness and richer, dark green foliage. Developed at Boughen Nurseries, Valley River, MB.
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
TECHNY CEDAR MATURE HEIGHT: CROWN SHAPE:
Skybound Cedar
12 - 15 Feet (5 m) Broad pyramidal
MATURE SPREAD: 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: 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.
Thuja occidentalis 'Wareana'
WAREANA CEDAR MATURE HEIGHT: CROWN SHAPE:
10 Feet (3 m) Broad pyramidal
MATURE SPREAD: 6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
Hardiest of the upright cedars with a broad pyramidal form and dense, dark green foliage. Useful as a specimen or informal hedge.
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Techny Cedar
EVERGREENS & CONIFERS Thuja - Globe Cedar ANNA’S MAGIC BALL CEDAR
Thuja occidentalis ‘Anna Van Vloten
MATURE HEIGHT: CROWN SHAPE:
MATURE SPREAD: 12 Inches (0.3 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
12 Inches (0.3 m) Global
New listing for 2018. A dwarf globe-shaped cedar with bright-golden evergreen foliage. A sport of ‘Danica’ cedar selected at Van Vloten Nursery.
Thuja occidentalis ‘Danica’
DANICA CEDAR Anna’s Magic Ball Cedar
MATURE HEIGHT: CROWN SHAPE:
12 Inches (0.3 m) Global
MATURE SPREAD: 12 Inches (0.3 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
The lowest-growing, globe cedar in the marketplace. Compact form with rich green foliage. Excellent slow growing border plant.
HETZ MIDGET CEDAR
Thuja occidentalis ‘Hetz Midget’
MATURE HEIGHT: CROWN SHAPE:
MATURE SPREAD: 2 Feet (0.6 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
2 Feet (0.6 m) Global
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
Thuja occidentalis ‘Little Giant’
MATURE HEIGHT: CROWN SHAPE:
MATURE SPREAD: 2.5 Feet (0.8 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
2.5 Feet (0.8 m) Global
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.
Hetz Midget Cedar
FE TECHNITO® CEDAR
Thuja occidentalis ‘Bailjohn’
MATURE HEIGHT: CROWN SHAPE:
MATURE SPREAD: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
8 - 10 Feet (3 m) Global
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.
Technito Cedar
WOODWARD CEDAR
Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardi'
MATURE HEIGHT: CROWN SHAPE:
MATURE SPREAD: 5 Feet (1.5 m) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
5 Feet (1.5 m) Global
A large, globular cedar with dense, rich green foliage. Mature height at 8 years. Good in full sun or light shade.
TIPS FOR OVERWINTERING EVERGREENS
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.
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.
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.
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FRUIT TREES Malus - Apple BATTLEFORD APPLE
Malus x ‘Battleford’
PARENTAGE: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: HARDINESS:
Russian seedling 6 - 7.5 cm
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.
Malus x ‘Jefcoutts’
GEMINI® APPLE PARENTAGE: FRUIT SIZE:
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. Developed by Art Coutts of Unity, SK.
Malus x ‘Goodland’
GOODLAND APPLE PARENTAGE: FRUIT SIZE:
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 Stn. introduction.
HONEYCRISP APPLE
Malus x ‘Honeycrisp’
PARENTAGE: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: HARDINESS:
Macoun x Honeygold 7 - 8 cm
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.
Malus x ‘Norkent’
NORKENT APPLE PARENTAGE: FRUIT SIZE:
Goodland Apple
Haralson x Rescue 7 - 8 cm
FRUIT COLOUR: HARDINESS:
Red over pale yellow Zone 2
Fruit has a distinct apple/pear taste similar to ‘Golden Delicious’. Fruit matures in late August.
Malus x ‘Jefsey’
ODYSSEY® APPLE PARENTAGE: FRUIT SIZE:
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
Norkent Apple 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.
Malus x ‘Jefcoutts2’
RED GEMINI APPLE PARENTAGE: FRUIT SIZE:
Unknown 7 - 8 cm
FRUIT COLOUR: HARDINESS:
Red Zone 2
New listing for 2018. Medium to large apples are ripe in late August and store well until the New Year. Developed by Art Coutts of Unity, SK.
Malus x ‘Red Sparkle’
RED SPARKLE 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.
Prairie Magic® Apple
Malus x ‘September Ruby’
SEPTEMBER RUBY APPLE
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.
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Winter Cheeks Apple
FRUIT TREES Malus - Crabapple DOLGO CRABAPPLE
Malus x 'Dolgo'
PARENTAGE: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: HARDINESS:
Russian seedling 2 - 3 cm
Dark red Zone 2
An edible crabapple with many ornamental features. Well known for its showy white blooms in spring followed by brilliant crimson fruit.
Kerr Applecrab
Malus - Applecrab Malus x ‘Kerr’
KERR APPLECRAB
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.
Malus x ‘Rescue’
RESCUE APPLECRAB
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
®
Odyssey
®
Norkent
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 on dwarfing rootstock can be up to 2 years earlier than apple trees on a standard rootstock.
Prunus - Apricot Due to their early bloom time, apricot blossoms are susceptible to spring frost damage. Planting apricot trees in a site with limited afternoon heating (e.g. east side of an evergreen shelterbelt) will postpone flowering and increase the probability of fruit set.
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
Produces freestone, orange-yellow fruit that are slightly sweeter than Westcot. Excellent for eating fresh or canning. 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 grown from local seed. Suitable pollinator for apricot cultivars.
Prunus x ‘Westcot’
WESTCOT APRICOT PARENTAGE: FRUIT SIZE:
Manchurian Apricot
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 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 hybrid plums.
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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 56.
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
Small tree with very fragrant, white blossoms in spring. Produces purple fruit with purple flesh in mid August. Useful pollinizer for Sapalta. Jeffries Nurseries introduction.
SAPALTA CHERRY PLUM
Prunus x ‘Sapalta’
PARENTAGE: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: HARDINESS:
Seedling of ‘Sapa’ 2.5 - 3 cm
Purple Zone 3
Small tree with very fragrant, white blossoms in spring. A seedling of ‘Sapa’ with mediumsized purple fruit in mid August. Canadian introduction.
Prunus - Plum Prunus x ‘Brookgold’
BROOKGOLD JAPANESE PLUM PARENTAGE: FRUIT SIZE:
Prunus salicina seedling
FRUIT COLOUR: HARDINESS:
3 - 4 cm
Golden yellow Zone 2
Pembina Plum
Small tree with fragrant, white blossoms in spring. Medium-sized plum; golden-yellow, freestone fruit with tender skin. Good for eating fresh or cooking. Ripens early making it a good choice for colder climates. Pollinate with Brookred.
Prunus x ‘Brookred’
BROOKRED HYBRID PLUM PARENTAGE: FRUIT SIZE:
P. nigra x P. salicina
FRUIT COLOUR: HARDINESS:
3 - 4 cm
Dark red Zone 2
Small tree with fragrant, white blossoms in spring. Produces medium-sized, dark red plums that ripen in late August. Pollinate with Brookgold.
Prunus x ‘Mount Royal’
MOUNT ROYAL EUROPEAN PLUM PARENTAGE: FRUIT SIZE:
P. domestica
FRUIT COLOUR: HARDINESS:
4 cm
Blue Zone 3/4
Toka Plum
New listing for 2018. White blossoms in spring are followed by blue fruit with yellow flesh that is delicious. Self-pollinated. Requires a well-drained, sheltered site in the prairies.
Prunus x ‘Pembina’
PEMBINA HYBRID PLUM PARENTAGE: FRUIT SIZE:
P. nigra x P. sal. ‘Red June’ 4 - 5 cm
FRUIT COLOUR: HARDINESS:
Red with blue hue Zone 3
Small tree with fragrant, white blossoms in spring. Large fruit has dark red, firm skin with yellow flesh that is delicious. The finest plum that can be grown on the prairies.
Prunus x ‘Toka’
TOKA HYBRID PLUM PARENTAGE: FRUIT SIZE:
P. americana x P. simonii 3 - 4 cm
FRUIT COLOUR: HARDINESS:
Dark red Zone 3
Small tree with fragrant, white blossoms in spring. An excellent pollinizer that produces medium sized, rich flavored fruit. Fruit ripens in late-August.
Early Gold Pear
Pyrus - Pear Pyrus x ‘Jefgold’
EARLY GOLD PEAR PARENTAGE: FRUIT SIZE:
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.
Pyrus x ‘Ure’
URE PEAR PARENTAGE: FRUIT SIZE:
‘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.
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Ure Pear
SMALL FRUIT Amelanchier - Saskatoon A native shrub on the prairies producing unique, tasty fruit. Self-pollinating.
HONEYWOOD SASKATOON
Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Honeywood’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Purple-blue EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
15 Feet (5 m) 16 mm
A selection that has large fruit of excellent quality. Flowers 4-8 days later than other cultivars.
Honeywood Saskatoon
MARTIN SASKATOON
Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Martin’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Purple-blue EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
15 Feet (5 m) 17 mm
A great tasting saskatoon with more uniform ripening of the berries. This seedling of ‘Thiessen’ was selected by Dieter Martin of Langham, Saskatchewan.
NORTHLINE SASKATOON
Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Northline’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Purple-blue EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
10 Feet (3 m) 16 mm
A seedling strain grown for its excellent flavour and outstanding productivity.
Martin Saskatoon
PARKHILL SASKATOON
Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Parkhill’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Purple-blue EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
5 Feet (1.5 m) 16 mm
A dwarf cultivar grown for fruit of mild flavour, even ripening, and ornamental characteristics. Resistant to Entomosporium leaf and berry spot.
SMOKY SASKATOON
Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Smoky’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Purple-blue EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
12 Feet (4 m) 16 mm
A large fruited selection from Alberta, known for excellent flavour and yield.
Smoky Saskatoon
THIESSEN SASKATOON
Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Thiessen’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Purple-blue EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
15 Feet (5 m) 17 mm
A columnar plant that produces a large fruit of outstanding quality. Uneven fruit ripening characteristic. Selected near Hepburn, Saskatchewan.
Aronia - Black Chokeberry Aronia melanocarpa ‘Viking’
VIKING ARONIA MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
6 Feet (2 m) 16 mm
FRUIT COLOUR: Black EXPOSURE / HARDINESS:
Zone 3
Developed in Eastern Europe, this “Superfruit” has outstanding levels of vitamins and antioxidants. Attractive white flowers in late spring give rise to large clusters of black fruit.
Asparagus Asparagus ‘Jersey Giant’
JERSEY GIANT ASPARAGUS
A male hybrid that yields 2-4 times more spears than female asparagus. Resistant to rust and tolerant of fusarium and crown rot.
Asparagus ‘Millenium’
MILLENIUM ASPARAGUS Viking Aronia
A male asparagus hybrid from the University of Guelph noted for rust tolerance, high yield and excellent cold hardiness.
Fragaria - Strawberry Day Neutral: These varieties produce fruit throughout the growing season. Cultivar:
Description:
Tribute
The fruit is very sweet, firm and has an excellent flavour.
Seascape
Another excellent tasting strawberry that has very large berry size.
June Bearing: These varieties produce fruit during a 2-3 week period in spring.
Strawberry
Cultivar:
Description:
Cavendish
Ripens in early midseason, yielding large, bright red, flavorful berries.
Kent
The fruit is produced in the mid-season and is of high quality and yield
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SMALL FRUIT Hippophae - Sea Buckthorn ASKOLA SEA BUCKTHORN
Hippophae rhamnoides ‘Askola’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Orange EXPOSURE / HARDINESS:
6 Feet (2 m) 1 cm
Zone 2
Female shrub with silvery foliage, yellow flowers and orange fruit. Drought and salt tolerant.
LEIKORA SEA BUCKTHORN
Hippophae rhamnoides ‘Leikora’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: None EXPOSURE / HARDINESS:
6 Feet (2 m) 1 cm
Zone 2
Sea Buckthorn
Female shrub with silvery foliage, yellow flowers and orange fruit.
ORANGE SEPTEMBER SEA BUCKTHORN
H. rhamnoides ‘Orange September’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: None EXPOSURE / HARDINESS:
6 Feet (2 m) 1 cm
Zone 2
New listing for 2018. Female shrub with silvery foliage, yellow flowers and orange fruit with higher sugar content. AAFC introduction.
POLLMIX SEA BUCKTHORN
Hippophae rhamnoides ‘Pollmix’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: None EXPOSURE / HARDINESS:
6 Feet (2 m) None
Zone 2
Male shrub with silvery foliage and yellow flowers. Serves as a pollinizer for Askola & Leikora.
Lonicera - Honeyberry (Haskap)
Aurora Honeyberry
Honeyberries are an exciting addition to the prairie fruit palette. With flower buds that can withstand –7 C without damage and ripe fruit by mid to late June, they are truly unique.
AURORA HONEYBERRY
Lonicera caerula ‘Aurora’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Blue with blush EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
5 - 7 Feet (2.25 m) 2.2 grams
This recent introduction from the University of Saskatchewan features fruit that is large and sweeter than Borealis. Fruit has a pointed pear shape and matures in late June.
BERRY BLUE HONEYBERRY
Lonicera caerula ‘Berry Blue’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Blue with blush EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) 1 gram
The most vigorous honeyberry variety. Excellent pollinizer for other varieties.
BLUE BELLE HONEYBERRY
Lonicera caerula ‘Blue Belle’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Blue with blush EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) 1 gram
Borealis Honeyberry
A moderately vigorous selection which is shorter than Berry Blue. Good pollinizer.
BOREAL BLIZZARD HONEYBERRY
Lonicera caerula ‘Boreal Blizzard’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Blue with blush EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) 2.8 grams
New listing for 2018. The “game changer” in haskap production with the largest, sweetest fruit of any cultivar. Matures in early to mid July. University of Saskatchewan introduction.
BOREALIS HONEYBERRY
Lonicera caerula ‘Borealis’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Blue with blush EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) 1.6 grams
Boreal Blizzard Honeyberry
Recommended pollinizer for ‘Aurora’. University of Saskatchewan introduction.
CINDERELLA HONEYBERRY
Lonicera caerula ‘Cinderella’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Blue with blush EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) 1 gram
Ideal size fruiting shrub for homeowners. It’s fruit is considered the best for fresh eating.
BOREALIS / CINDERELLA HONEYBERRY
Lonicera caerula ‘Combination’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Blue with blush EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) 1.6 gram
For those with limited space. A combination of two exceptional varieties in a single pot.
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Honeyberry Flowers
SMALL FRUIT Lonicera - Honeyberry (Haskap) INDIGO GEM HONEYBERRY (9-15)
Lonicera caerula ‘Indigo Gem’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Blue with blush EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) 1.3 grams
Produces tasty fruit with a chewy texture. University of Saskatchewan introduction.
Tundra Honeyberry
INDIGO YUM HONEYBERRY (9-92)
Lonicera caerula ‘Indigo Yum’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Blue with blush EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) 1.3 grams
Fruit similar to ’Tundra’ but more tangy in taste. University of Saskatchewan introduction.
TUNDRA HONEYBERRY
Lonicera caerula ‘Tundra’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Blue with blush EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) 1.5 grams
Tundra produces firm fruit that do not bleed from the stem when picked. It is suitable for mechanized harvest. Matures in mid to late June. University of Saskatchewan introduction.
Lycium - Goji Berry Lycium barbarum
GOJI BERRY MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
Goji Berry
6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) 2 cm
FRUIT COLOUR: Bright orange EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Amazing nutritional properties. Star-shaped blooms in early summer. Fruit ripens in July.
Prunus - Tart Cherry CARMINE JEWEL TART CHERRY
P. x kerrasis ‘SK Carmine Jewel’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Dark red EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) 2 - 3 cm (4 grams)
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.
Carmine Jewel Cherry
CRIMSON PASSION TART CHERRY
P. x kerrasis ‘Crimson Passion’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Dark red EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) 3 - 4 cm (5.8 grams)
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 TART CHERRY
Prunus x kerrasis ‘Cupid’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Dark red EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) 3 - 4 cm (6.5 grams)
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 TART CHERRY
Prunus x kerrasis ‘Juliet’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Dark red EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) 2 - 3 cm (4.5 grams)
Excellent fresh eating cherry. Fruit has high sugar content. Plant has moderate vigor with few suckers. Self-pollinating. University of Saskatchewan introduction.
Crimson Passion Cherry
ROMEO TART CHERRY
Prunus x kerrasis ‘Romeo’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Dark red EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) 2 - 3 cm (4 grams)
Flavourful fruit is good for eating and processing. University of Saskatchewan introduction.
VALENTINE TART CHERRY
Prunus x kerrasis ‘Valentine’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Bright red EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) 2 - 3 cm (4.5 grams)
Tart pie cherry for processing. A University of Saskatchewan introduction.
EVANS TART CHERRY
Prunus x ‘Evans’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Bright red EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
10 - 12 Feet (3.6 m) 2 - 3 cm (4 grams)
A heavy producing cherry tree with excellent tasting fruit. Cold hardy for the prairie region.
Valentine Cherry
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SMALL FRUIT Prunus - Nanking Cherry Prunus tomentosa
NANKING CHERRY MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) 1.5 cm (2 grams)
FRUIT COLOUR: Bright red EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: 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’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Dark purple EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
6 - 8 Feet (2.5 m) 1.5 cm (2 grams)
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’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Bright red EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
2 - 3 Feet (1 m) Stems (2.5 cm)
A cultivar noted for fine, red fruit stalks. Excellent secondary fruit in jam recipes.
Ribes - Currant / Gooseberry BEN NEVIS BLACK CURRANT
Ribes nigrum ‘Ben Nevis’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Black EXPOSURE / HARDINESS:
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Clusters (1 cm)
Zone 2
Red Currant
Large, black berries are useful for jelly. Leaves produce a strong aroma.
Ribes x ‘Red Lake’
RED CURRANT MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Clusters (1 cm)
FRUIT COLOUR: Bright red EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2
Red berries in long bunches are well suited for jellies and preserves. Matures in mid-season.
CAPTIVATOR GOOSEBERRY
Ribes x ‘Captivator’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Red on green EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 Feet (1 m) Clusters (1 cm)
A nearly thornless gooseberry. Tear-shaped fruit becomes red and sweet as it ripens. Fruit set is improved with a pollinizer cultivar.
PIXWELL GOOSEBERRY
Ribes x ‘Pixwell’
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Green EXPOSURE / HARDINESS:
3 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Clusters (1 cm)
Captivator Gooseberry Zone 2
Pale green fruit become pink when ripe. Fewer thorns. NDSU introduction.
Rubus - Red Raspberry Summer Bearing - Floricane (produce fruit on last season’s canes) 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. SK Red Mammoth - Large fruit produced over a long season. University of Saskatchewan introduction. Souris - an improved selection of ‘Boyne’ because it is better tasting, a heavier producer of fruit and has better spider mite resistance. Morden Research Station introduction.
Fall Bearing - Primocane (produce fruit on current season’s canes)
Wyoming Black Raspberry
Double Delight - this hardy raspberry has large fruit with a delicious, sweet tangy taste. The height of this upright plant exceeds 4 feet. Morden Research Station introduction.
Red River - another delicious tasting raspberry that is slightly smaller than 'Double Delight'. Cascading plant form; the height does not exceed 3 feet. Morden Research Station introduction.
Rubus - Black Raspberry Wyoming - A hardy disease-resistant variety producing black fruit with great aroma and flavor.
Rubus - Yellow Raspberry Honey Queen - New listing for 2018. this raspberry offers a sweet honey-like flavour and unique yellow colour. Honey Queen was developed in Rocky Mountain House by Robert Erskin and is very hardy.
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Red River Raspberry
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 to lower pH, but poorly-drained soils should be avoided.
Chippewa Blueberry
Vaccinium x 'Chippewa'
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Hardiness:
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) 1 cm
Dark-blue Zone 3
Chippewa has large dark blue fruit that ripens a week earlier than cultivar Northblue.
Northland Blueberry
NORTHLAND BLUEBERRY
Vaccinium x 'Northland'
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Dark-blue EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
3 - 4 Feet (1.25 m) 0.75 cm
Small, dark blue fruit with a wild berry flavour. This low plant has a spreading habit and excellent foliage throughout the growing season. University of Minnesota introduction.
NORTHSKY BLUEBERRY
Vaccinium x 'Northsky'
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Sky-blue EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
12-18 Inches (0.3 m) 1 cm
A producer of sky blue fruit with a sweet, mild flavour. University of Minnesota introduction.
Vitis - Grape Vitis x 'Beta'
BETA GRAPE Beta Grape
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Clusters (1 cm)
FRUIT COLOUR: Blue-purple EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: 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.
Vitis x 'Bluebell'
BLUEBELL GRAPE MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Clusters (1 cm)
FRUIT COLOUR: Blue EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
Resembles ‘Concord’ in size and colour but with more tender skin and greater hardiness. Fruit is excellent for juice and jelly. University of Minnesota introduction.
Vitis x 'Brianna'
BRIANNA GRAPE MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Clusters (1 cm)
FRUIT COLOUR: White EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: 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
Louise Swenson Grape
FRONTENAC GRAPE
Vitis x 'Frontenac'
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: Reddish-purple EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 4
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Clusters (1 cm)
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.
LOUISE SWENSON GRAPE
Vitis x 'Louise Swenson'
MATURE HEIGHT: FRUIT SIZE:
FRUIT COLOUR: White EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 3
4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) Clusters (1 cm)
A hardy white grape for fresh eating or wine making. Small clusters of medium berries are mature in mid-September. Elmer Swenson introduction.
Vitis x 'Marechael Foch'
MARECHAEL FOCH GRAPE
MATURE HEIGHT: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) FRUIT COLOUR: Reddish-purple Clusters (1 cm) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 4 FRUIT SIZE: 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.
Vitis x 'Valiant'
VALIANT GRAPE
MATURE HEIGHT: 4 - 5 Feet (1.5 m) FRUIT COLOUR: Blue-purple Clusters (1 cm) EXPOSURE / HARDINESS: Zone 2 FRUIT SIZE: 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.
Valiant Grape
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Achillea - Yarrow FIRE KING YARROW
Achillea millefolium ‘Fire King’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
18-24” (50-60 cm) Dried flower
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
Saucy Seduction Yarrow
An abundance of sulphur-yellow flowers add colour to the flower garden all summer long. Foliage is silver-gray 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 collection is noted 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 collection is noted for its sturdy, compact growth habit. This variety has large clusters of strawberry red flowers with a tiny yellow eye. Deep 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. Flowers open intense lemon yellow, lightening to pastel yellow, grey-green foliage. Drought tolerant.
Aconitum - Monkshood Aconitum napellus
BLUE MONKSHOOD HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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.
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
Blue Monkshood
Bishops Goutweed
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. Glossy, almost black, scalloped leaves make this variety stand out. Deep blue flowers appear on short spikes in spring.
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 flower 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
Pink Lightning 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.
PINK LIGHTNING BUGLEWEED
Ajuga reptans ‘Pink Lightning’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: April to May EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging, Groundcover
Attractive ground cover with mint green leaves edged with white. Soft pink flower spikes form in early spring.
Alcea - 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:
Chaters Double Mixed Hollyhocks
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 double cerise pink, fringed flowers. The compact height makes this an appealing plant for the garden.
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.
Lady’s Mantle
Alchemilla - Lady’s Mantle Alchemilla molls ‘Thriller’
LADY’S MANTLE HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
12-18” (30-45 cm) Border
BLOOMING TIME: June to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
Beautiful scalloped, fuzzy apple-green leaves form a low spreading mound. Produces sprays of tiny, yellow-green flowers. Grows well in cool, moist areas.
Allium - Ornamental Onion Allium ‘Millenium’
MILLENIUM ORNAMENTAL ONION
HEIGHT: 15-20” (38-50 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to August Border EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4 PLANT USES: New listing for 2018. A profusion of large 2” round, bright rosy purple flower clusters appear on strong stem. Forms a compact, upright clump of green leaves. 2018 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Millenium Ornamental Onion
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Amsonia - Blue Star BLUE ICE BLUE STAR
Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: May to June EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
12-16” (30-40 cm) Border
Clusters of navy blue buds open to periwinkle blue, star-shaped flowers. Broader, bright green leaves turn yellow in fall. Forms a dense compact mound.
Anemone - Windflower SNOWDROP ANEMONE
Anemone sylvestris
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: May to June EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
12-15” (30-38 cm) Borders
Grapeleaf Anemone Blue Ice Blue Star
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
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.
Anthemis - Marguerite DWARF GOLDEN MARGUERITE
Anthemis tinctoria ‘Charme’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
12-16” (30-40 cm) Border
Snowdrop Anemone
Selected for its dwarf, compact habit and abundance of golden yellow flowers. Does not self seed.
Aquilegia - Columbine ALPINE COLUMBINE
Aquilegia alpina
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: May to June EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
18-24” (45-60 cm) Borders
Bright violet-blue flowers form over a compact mound of deep blue-green leaves.
ORIGAMI MIX COLUMBINE
Aquilegia x caerulea ‘Origami Mix’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: May to June EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
14-18” (35-45 cm) Borders
Dwarf Golden Marguerite
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
Aquilegia canadensis ‘Little Lanterns’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: May to June EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
10” (25 cm) Borders
This columbine has delicate deep red and yellow nodding flowers rising above 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
Stunning, dark maroon-black, double flowers make this a wonderful addition to any garden.
Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Winky Red-White’
WINKY DOUBLE RED-WHITE COLUMBINE HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
12-18” (30-45 cm) Borders
BLOOMING TIME: May to June EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
Little Lantern Columbine
An abundance of upfacing, double, burgundy-red and white flowers are held on sturdy stems above a compact mound.
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 gray-green foliage when in bloom. This plant is useful for cascading over rock gardens and walls.
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Compinkie Rock Cress
Winky Double RedRed-White Columbine
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Aralia - Spikenard 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
Rosy-magenta flower heads rise above a low mound of narrow green leaves.
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 globular flowers.
Armeria maritima ‘Rubrifolia’
RUBY SEA THRIFT HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
Dusseldorf Pride Sea Thrift
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
Artemisia ludoviciana ‘Silver Queen’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 2
24-30” (60-75 cm) Borders
Intense silver gray foliage, produces small silver-white flowers. Vigorous growing.
Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Nana’
SILVER MOUND HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
10-12” (25-30 cm) Edging, Borders
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
Zone 2
Feathery, silver-gray leaves form a beautiful compact dome. Plants can be trimmed back in late June to help maintain form.
Silver Mound
Artemisia stelleriana ‘Silver Brocade’
SILVER BROCADE HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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
Artemisia vulgaris ‘Oriental Limelight’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
2-3’ (60-90 cm) Edging
Zone 2
Upright growing habit with medium green leaves that are marbled with creamy-yellow to ivory. Vigorous growing.
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 fern-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
4-5’ (120-150 cm) Dried Flower
Spectacular cream-coloured plumes held above elegant, lacy leaves forming a very dense and bushy clump. Prefers moist soil conditions.
Giant Goat’s Beard
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Asclepias - Butterfly Weed CINDERELLA SWAMP MILKWEED
Asclepias incarnata ‘Cinderella’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
3-4’ (90-120 cm) Borders
A showy display of vanilla scented, rose pink flowers in 3-4” compact clustered form on sturdy, slender stems. Spreads by rhizomes, non-invasive.
Asclepias tuberosa
BUTTERFLY WEED HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
24” (60 cm) Borders
BLOOMING TIME: June to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
Cinderella Swamp Milkweed
A guaranteed magnet for butterflies. Plants form an upright clump of narrow green leaves with deep orange flowers. Breaks dormancy late. 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year
HELLO YELLOW BUTTERFLY WEED
Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
24” (60 cm) Borders
Golden yellow blossoms above a clump of narrow green leaves. Breaks dormancy late.
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
Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed
Single daisy-shaped flowers in a rich violet blue with a yellow eye form above a compact 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
Single daisy-shaped flowers are shades of rose-pink with a yellow eye.
Aster x dumosus ‘Pink Lace’
PINK LACE ASTER HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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.
Aster x dumosus ‘Romany’
ROMANY ASTER HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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
Aster x dumosus ‘Snow Sprite’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: August to October EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
12-18” (30-45 cm) Borders
Pink Lace Aster
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
A New England aster, with an abundance of deep pink flowers on tall sturdy stems.
Aster sedifolius
RHONE ASTER HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
Purple Beauty Aster
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 shorter version of Rhone Aster with loads of starry lilac blue flowers with yellow centers in fall.
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Rhone Aster
Snow Sprite Aster
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Astilbe - Astilbe BOOGIE WOOGIE ASTILBE
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Boogie Woogie’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
14-16” (35-40 cm) Borders
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
BRIDAL VEIL ASTILBE
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Bridal Veil’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
24-30” (60-75 cm) Borders
Large open plumes of pure white flowers, one of the best bloomers. Deep green, glossy foliage.
CHOCOLATE SHOGUN ASTILBE
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Chocolate Sogun’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
20-24” (50-60 cm) Borders
Glossy chocolate brown leaves makes this the darkest astilbe yet. Soft pink flowers offer a contrast to the dark foliage.
COLOR FLASH ASTILBE
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Beauty of Ernst’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
18-24” (45-60 cm) Borders
Ever-changing foliage that first emerges green and slowly matures to a blend of burgundy, purple and green as the season progresses. Light pink flowers.
Chocolate Shogun Astilbe
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Fanal’
FANAL ASTILBE HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
20-24” (50-60 cm) Borders
BLOOMING TIME: July to August 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.
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.
Color Flash Astilbe
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.
YOUNIQUE CERISE ASTILBE
Astilbe x ‘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.
YOUNIQUE RUBY RED ASTILBE
Astilbe x ‘Younique Ruby Red’
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 ruby-red plumes above a compact mound of lacy green foliage.
Younique Silvery Pink Astilbe
YOUNIQUE SILVERY PINK ASTILBE
Astilbe x ‘Younique Silvery Pink’
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 features showy plums of shell pink flowers with silver overtones Plant has a nice compact growth habit.
Baptisia - False Indigo BLUE FALSE INDIGO
Baptisia australis
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
36-48” (90-120 cm) Borders
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.
Blue False Indigo
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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.
Brunnera - Bugloss Brunnera macrophylla
SIBERIAN BUGLOSS HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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
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
Jack Frost Bugloss
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 contrast to the foliage.
Campanula - Bellflower RAPIDO BLUE CLIPS
Campanula carpatica ‘Rapido Blue’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
6-12” (15-30 cm) Borders, Edging
Violet blue cup-shaped, upward facing flowers are atop a compact, rounded clump of dark green leaves. Deadhead for continuous bloom.
RAPIDO WHITE CLIPS
Campanula carpatica ‘Rapido White’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
6-12” (15-30 cm) Borders, Edging
Variegated Bugloss Rapido White Clips
A profusion of cup-shaped, upward-facing, white flowers. Dark green foliage forms a compact, rounded clump. Deadhead for continuous bloom.
DICKSON’S GOLD BELLFLOWER
Campanula garganica ‘Dickson’s Gold’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
4-6” (10-15 cm) Borders, Edging
Forms a low, compact mound of bright golden-yellow foliage. Loose clusters of bright-blue flowers bloom throughout the summer.
WHITE CLUSTERED BELLFLOWER
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.
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Rapido Blue Clips
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Campanula - Bellflower CLUSTERED BELLFLOWER
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.
Takion White Peachleaf Bellflower
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.
Campanula persicifolia ‘Takion Blue’
TAKION BLUE PEACHLEAF BELLFLOWER
HEIGHT: 16-20” (30-50 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to August Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3 PLANT USES: New listing for 2018. This outstanding strain is unique for its compact form. Very large 2-2.5”, outfacing lavender blue flowers.
Campanula persicifolia ‘Takion White’
TAKION WHITE PEACHLEAF BELLFLOWER
HEIGHT: 16-20” (30-50 cm) BLOOMING TIME: June to August Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3 PLANT USES: New listing for 2018. Very large 2-2.5” outfacing white flowers, compact plant habit.
Cupids Dart
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 green foliage, tall erect stems produce large dangling cherry-pink blossoms.
Catananche - Cupid’s Dart Catananche caerulea
CUPID’S DART HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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 tidy, slender clump of gray-green leaves.
Centaurea - Cornflower Amethyst in Snow 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 flower heads are deeply fringed. Gray-green foliage is deeply lobed.
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.
SnowSnow-inin-Summer
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.
Cerastium - Snow-in-Summer Cerastium tomentosum
SNOW-IN-SUMMER HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
6-8” (15-20 cm) Slopes, Walls
BLOOMING TIME: May to June EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 2
Small, silvery-gray leaves form a low carpet and when in bloom are covered in white flowers.
Chelone - Turtlehead Chelone obliqua
PINK TURTLEHEAD HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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.
Pink Turtlehead
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Chrysanthemum - Garden Mum DREAMWEAVER MUM
C. x morifolium ‘Jefdream’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: August to October EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
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30” (75 cm) Borders
Soft mauve coloured flowers, yellow centre with flared trumpet shaped petals on the margins.
C. x morifolium ‘Jefstorm’
FIRESTORM® MUM HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
22” (55 cm) Borders
BLOOMING TIME: August to October EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
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
Dreamweaver® Chrysanthemum
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.
C. x morifolium ‘Jefbiz’
SHOWBIZ® MUM HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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.
C. x morifolium ‘Jefdust’
STARDUST® MUM HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
22” (55 cm) Borders
Showbiz® Chrysanthemum
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
C. x morifolium ‘Jefsun’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: August to October EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
30” (75 cm) Borders
Beautiful double yellow flowers with slightly flared trumpet shaped petals.
C. x morifolium ‘Jeftail’
TIGER TAIL® MUM HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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.
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Tiger Tail® Chrysanthemum
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Convallaria - Lily of the Valley LILY OF THE VALLEY
Convallaria majalis
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: April to May EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
4-6” (10-15 cm) Groundcover
Fragrant, white bell-shaped flowers bloom in early spring. Excellent groundcover.
Coreopsis - Tickseed
Lily of the Valley 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.
Moonbeam 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 lemon-yellow star shaped flowers. 1992 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Delphinium - Larkspur 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.
DWARF STARS NEW MILLENNIUM DELPHINIUM
Delphinium elatum ’Dwarf Stars’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
18-24” (45-60 cm) Borders
This new series produces showy spires of purple, blue, mauve, pink, lilac or cream held above a compact mound of sturdy deep green foliage.
MAGIC FOUNTAINS CHERRY BLOSSOM DELPHINIUM Delphinium ‘Magic Ftn. Cherry Blossom’ New Millenium Dwarf Stars Delphinium
Cherry Blossom Delphinium
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
28-36” (70-90 cm) Borders
BLOOMING TIME: July to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
Much shorter than the typical tall-growing delphiniums, this variety bears dense spires of soft, lavender-pink flowers with small white bees.
MILLION DOLLAR BLUE DELPHINIUM
Delphinium elatum ‘Million Dollar Blue’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
28-36” (70-90 cm) Borders
Sturdy spears covered in true blue semi-double blossoms above dark green, deeply dissected foliage.
MILLION DOLLAR SKY DELPHINIUM
Delphinium elatum ‘Million Dollar Sky’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
28-36” (70-90 cm) Borders
New listing for 2018. Large spikes of semi-double to double light blue flowers with a white bee. Dark green, deeply dissected foliage.
Blue Butterfly Delphinium
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.
Dianthus - Pinks, Carnations Dianthus barbatus ‘Indian Carpet’
SWEET WILLIAM HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging
BLOOMING TIME: May to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
Large, showy clusters of flowers in mixed colours, blooming all summer if dead-headed regularly.
Sweet William
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Dianthus - Pinks, Carnations SCARLET FEVER SWEET WILLIAM
Dianthus barbatus ‘Scarlet Fever’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: May to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
12” (30 cm) Borders
New listing for 2018. Large showy panicles of bright, red-orange above deep green foliage.
GRENADIN RED CARNATION
Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Grenadin Red’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
20-24” (50-60 cm) Borders
Scarlet Fever Sweet William
Loose, upright perennial with frilly, double red flowers that have a spicy fragrance.
PINK PRINCESS CARNATION
Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Pink Princess’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
20-24” (50-60 cm) Borders
Abundant, soft pink, semi-double flowers with grayish green foliage. Clump forming.
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
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
Arctic Fire Maiden Pinks
Single, deep ruby-red flowers cover the foliage making a showy groundcover.
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
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
Tiny Rubies Cheddar Pinks
Soft, green foliage forms a thick mat with double, rose-pink flowers.
WICKED WITCH CHEDDAR PINKS
Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Wicked Witch’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: May to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
6-8” (15-20 cm) Borders, Edging
A sport of Firewitch, this perennial has vibrant cherry-pink flowers. Dense gray-green foliage forms a nice groundcover.
FROSTY FIRE CHEDDAR PINKS
Dianthus x allwoodii
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: May to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
4-6” (10-15 cm) Borders, Edging
Semi-double, deep ruby-red fringed flowers above a mound of silvery-blue leaves.
FRUIT PUNCH® RASPBERRY RUFFLES PINKS
Dianthus ‘Raspberry Ruffles’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
8-10” (20-25 cm) Borders, Edging
Wicked Witch Cheddar Pinks
New listing for 2018. Fragrant, fully double raspberry pink blossoms with a thin white edge. Foliage is blue-green, compact growth habit.
RASPBERRY SURPRISE PINKS
Dianthus ‘Raspberry Surprise’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING 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.
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Raspberry Surprise Cheddar Pinks
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS 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
Plants form a sturdy clump of powdery gray-green leaves, clusters of creamy white blooms.
Gold Heart Bleeding Heart
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. Delicate blue gray foliage forms a compact mound.
COMMON BLEEDING HEART
Dicentra spectabilis
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: May to June EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
30-36” (70-90 cm) Borders
A garden favourite with delicate heart-shaped rosy-pink flowers over a mound of soft green leaves.
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
Cherry-red heart shaped flowers with white tips are held on arching branches. Foliage is dark gray green with dark red stems.
Dictamnus - Gas Plant Dictamnus albus ‘Purpureus’
PINK GAS PLANT Common Foxglove
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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 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 shade of pink and white are held on strong stems. Foliage is deep green.
Doronicum - Leopard’s Bane Little Leo 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
Bright yellow daisy-like flowers make a showy display in spring. Deep green foliage.
Echinacea - Coneflower BUTTERFLY KISSES CONEFLOWER
Echinacea purpurea ‘Butterfly Kisses’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
18” (45 cm) Borders
A double pom-pom selection with bright pink, fragrant flowers. Abundant flowers appear above the compact, well branched, deep green foliage.
Butterfly Kisses Coneflower
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Echinacea - Coneflower CHEYENNE SPIRIT CONEFLOWER
Echinacea purpurea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
24-30” (60-85 cm) Borders
Narrow petals in vivid shades of orange, red, yellow, purple and cream surround a large brown cone. Plant habit is well-branched, strong and busy.
DOUBLE SCOOP MANDARIN CONEFLOWER
Echinacea Double Scoop ‘Balscandin’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
20-24” (50-60 cm) Borders
Double Scoop Mandarin Coneflower
Bright orange, fully double, pom-pom flowers are supported by strong stems. Clean, deep green foliage forms a sturdy, well branched clump.
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. Nice, compact plant habit.
JULIA CONEFLOWER
Echinacea purpurea ‘Julia’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
16-18” (40-45 cm) Borders
Glowing tangerine orange, large 4” flowers with a copper cone. Deep green foliage with strong, well branched stems.
LEMON YELLOW CONEFLOWER
Echinacea purpurea ‘Sombero Lemon Yellow’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
22-26” (60-90 cm) Borders
Lemon Yellow Coneflower
From the Sombrero series, which are bred to produce well-branched, sturdy and compact plants, this selection has bright lemon yellow petals surrounding a large brown 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
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 Wildberry’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
18-24” (45-60 cm) Borders
Meringue Coneflower
Salsa Red Coneflower
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.
PRAIRIE SPLENDOR ROSE COMPACT CONEFLOWER Echinacea purpurea ‘Rose Compact’ HEIGHT: 14-16” (35-40 cm) BLOOMING TIME: July to September Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3 PLANT USES: New listing for 2018. A compact version of the popular Prairie Splendor, Rose Compact has large deep rose blooms. Well-branched compact growth habit.
SALSA RED CONEFLOWER
Echinacea purpurea ‘Sombero Salsa Red’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
22-26” (60-90 cm) Borders
Bright red single flowers with overlapping petals surround a brown cone. Strong sturdy stems and a clump forming habit.
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PowWow Wildberry Coneflower
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Echinops - Globe Thistle BLUE GLOBE THISTLE
Echinops ritro
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
3-4’ (90-120 cm) Borders
Globular, metallic-blue flowers are great for cutting, fresh or dried. Tall, thistly looking plants add drama to the back of the border.
Eupatorium - Joe Pye Weed Cushion Spurge
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 smaller gardens.
Euphorbia - Spurge Euphorbia polychroma
CUSHION SPURGE HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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.
Queen of the Prairie Meadowsweet
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
Large panicles of deep pink flowers are held on sturdy upright stems above coarse green foliage.
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. Compact plant habit.
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.
Red Sun 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 gray-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.
RED SUN BLANKET FLOWER
Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Red Sun’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
8-12” (20-30 cm) Borders
Bright orange-red petals that are tipped in yellow. Neat, mounding habit.
SUN DEVIL BLANKET FLOWER
Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Sun Devil’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
8-12” (20-30 cm) Borders
Showy flowers have fluted red petals are a vibrant yellow at the tips. Neat, mounding habit.
Sun Devil Blanket Flower
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Galium – Sweet Woodruff Galium odoratum
SWEET WOODRUFF HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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 fragrant flowers appear above a carpet of finely cut, green leaves.
Gentiana – Gentian TRUE BLUE GENTIAN
Gentiana ‘True Blue’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
24-30” (60-75 cm) Borders
Large 2”, funnel-shaped, true blue flowers which open at the nodes up and down the stem. Smooth, glossy green leaves form an attractive clump.
Sweet Woodruff
Geranium – Cranesbill BIOKOVO CRANESBILL
Geranium cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
10-12” (25-30 cm) Edging, Borders
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 violet-purple cup-shaped flowers. Perennial Plant of the Year in 2008.
BLOODY CRANESBILL
Geranium sanguineum
HEIGHT: Plant Uses:
BLOOMING TIME: June to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
12-16” (30-40 cm) Borders, Massing
Totally Tangerine Avens
Low, clump forming perennial with finely-cut leaves. Bright magenta flowers.
Geum – Avens TOTALLY TANGERINE AVENS
Geum ‘Totally Tangerine’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
24-30” (60-75 cm) Borders
Very floriferous and a robust grower. Forms a low mound of coarse, fuzzy green leaves with very tall branching stems holding large bright apricot to tangerine blooms.
Goniolimon - German Statice Goniolimon tataricum
GERMAN STATICE HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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.
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
Biokovo Cranesbill
Rozanne Cranesbill
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
Low growing blue-green foliage forms a thick mat with soft-pink single flowers.
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Creeping White Baby’s Breath
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Helenium - Helen’s Flower MARDI GRAS HELEN’S FLOWER
Helenium ‘Mardi Gras’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
30” (80 cm) Borders
Multi-coloured yellow blooms with splashes of orange-red, create a tie-dyed effect. Plants form upright clumps.
Ranchera Mariachi™ Helen’s Flower
RANCHERA HELEN’S FLOWER
Helenium autumnale ‘Ranchera’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME:: July to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
20-24” ( cm) Borders
New listing for 2018. Part of the Mariachi™ series, this selection has deep, true red blooms on strong, sturdy stems.
Heliopsis - False Sunflower BURNING HEARTS FALSE SUNFLOWER
Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Scabra Burning Hearts’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
26-30” (65-75 cm) Borders
An abundance of giant daisy-like golden flowers with red centers contrast the dark purple stems and leaves.
Sunstruck False Sunflower
SUNSTRUCK FALSE SUNFLOWER
Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Sunstruck’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
14-16” (35-40 cm) Borders
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
Always Afternoon Daylily
Cherokee Star Daylily
Primal Scream Daylily
DAYLILY
Hemerocallis cultivars
PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
BLOOMING TIME:
Cultivar
Height:
July to September
Description:
Always Afternoon
22" ( 55 cm)
rosy-purple, dark plum eye, green throat (5.5") reblooms
Barbara Mitchell
20" (50 cm)
soft pink, lime-green throat, lightly ruffled (6”) reblooms
Bela Lugosi
33" (84 cm)
deep velvety purple, lime throat (6”)
Calico Jack
24" (60 cm)
bright yellow, dark plum eye zone and edge (5”)
Canadian Border Patrol
12" (30 cm)
creamy white, purple eye, thin purple edge (6”) reblooms
Catherine Woodbury
30" (80 cm)
pale orchid, yellow throat, fragrant (6”)
Cherokee Star
32" (80 cm)
cherry red with a prominent yellow throat (7”)
Daring Deception
24" (60 cm)
lavender, purple center and edge (5”) reblooms
Final Touch
32" (80 cm)
pink and lavender bi-colour, green throat (4.75”)
Going Bananas
18" (45 cm)
lemon yellow flowers (4”) reblooms
Happy Returns
18" (45 cm)
light yellow, lightly ruffled (3”) reblooms
Joan Senior
24" (60 cm)
light yellow, lightly ruffled (3”) reblooms
Moses Fire
20" (50 cm)
double deep red (6”) reblooms
Night Embers
30" (80 cm)
double cherry red with white edge (5”) reblooms
Pardon Me
18" (45 cm)
deep red, lime green throat, fragrant (2.75”) reblooms
Primal Scream
34” (90 cm)
tangerine orange, narrow, twisted petals (8”)
Purple D'Oro
16" (40 cm)
lavender purple, yellow throat (3”) reblooms
Rosy Returns
16" (40 cm)
rose-pink, yellow throat (3.75”) reblooms
Ruby Stella
16" (40 cm)
dark wine-red, yellow streaked throat (3”) reblooms
South Seas
30" (80 cm)
coral-tangerine, yellow throat, fragrant (5”) reblooms
Stella D'Oro
12" (30 cm)
golden yellow, fragrant (2.75”) reblooms
Storm Shelter
20" (50 cm)
Mauve, deep eggplant purple eye (5”)
Tiger Swirl
32" (80 cm)
light golden yellow, raspberry red eye (6.5”)
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Heuchera - 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 bright red flowers contrast the green and white mottled foliage.
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
Arctic Mist Coral Bells
Bright rose pink foliage in spring, darkening to purplish rose in summer. Forms a large, boldly coloured mound of foliage. White flowers.
ELECTRIC PLUM CORAL BELLS
Heuchera x ‘Electric Plum’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
8” (20 cm) Borders, Edging
New leaves emerge near black and lighten to a bright purple with black veining. Bright fuchsia pink flowers.
FIRE ALARM CORAL BELLS
Heuchera x ‘Fire Alarm’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
8” (20 cm) Borders, Edging
One of the best reds to date. Spring and fall colour is fiery red and deepens to mahogany red in summer. Pink flowers in mid summer.
GREEN SPICE CORAL BELLS
Heuchera x ‘Green Spice’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
20” (50 cm) Borders, Edging
Green Spice Coral Bells
Silver foliage edged in green, vivid purple veins. White flowers.
LIME MARMALADE CORAL BELLS
Heuchera x ‘Lime Marmalade’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
10” (25 cm) Borders, Edging
Heavily ruffled, lime green to chartreuse leaves. A sport of Marmalade forms a nice compact, rounded clump.
MARMALADE CORAL BELLS
Heuchera x ‘Marmalade’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
8” (20 cm) Borders, Edging
Rich, shiny foliage in shades of gold with flushes of pink. Greenish white flowers.
MIDNIGHT ROSE CORAL BELLS
Heuchera x ‘Midnight Rose’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
12” (30 cm) Borders, Edging
Lime Marmalade Coral Bells
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
Heuchera x ‘Obsidian’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
12” (30 cm) Borders, Edging
Shiny, smooth, round leaves are a stunning black maroon in colour. White flowers in summer.
NORTHERN FIRE CORAL BELLS
Heuchera ‘Northern Fire’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
8” (20 cm) Borders, Edging
Midnight Rose Coral Bells
Dark green foliage with vibrant red bell shaped flowers.
RUBY MIST CORAL BELLS
Heuchera ‘Ruby Mist’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
8” (20 cm) Borders, Edging
Reddish-pink flowers are bell shaped and held on tall stems above the deep green foliage.
PALACE PURPLE CORAL BELLS
Heuchera micrantha ‘Palace Purple’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
8-10” (20-25 cm) Borders, Edging
Purple spring foliage fading to bronzy-brown; small, white flowers. Perennial of the Year in 1991.
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Northern Fire Coral Bells
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Hosta - Hosta
Cultivar
HOSTA
Hosta cultivars
PLANT USES: Borders, Edging, Groundcover EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
BLOOMING TIME:
Height:
Abiqua Drinking Gourd Albo-marginata August Moon
22" (55 cm)
July
Description: Dark blue-green seersuckered leaves display a unique cupped form. White flowers with good slug resistance. 2014 Hosta of the Year.
16-18” (40-45 cm) Medium green leaves have wavy, white margin. Pale lavender flowers. 20" (50 cm)
Brilliant gold to chartreuse leaves. Slug resistant with corrugated leaves. White flowers. Tolerates sun.
Aureomarginata
20-22" (50-55 cm) Attractive dark-green leaves with a strong yellow edging. Pale lilac flowers.
Big Daddy
24-30" (60-70 cm) Large, round and very puckered deep blue leaves. Slug resistant. White flowers.
Blue Angel
30-36" (75-90 cm) Large blue-green leaves of heavy substance. Excellent slug resistance. White flowers.
Blue Mouse Ears
6" (15 cm)
Brother Stefan
20" (50 cm)
Curly Fries
6" (15 cm)
Thick, heart-shaped blue-green to grey-green leaves. Forms a perfectly symmetrical mound. Lavender flowers. 2008 Hosta of the Year. Thick, heavily puckered leaves. Spring leaves are lime-yellow with a blue margin, maturing to gold with a green margin. Near white flowers. 2017 Hosta of the Year. Narrow, rippled, chartreuse leaves. To maintain the bright chartreuse foliage plant in an area that receives morning sun. Lavender flowers. 2016 Hosta of the Year.
Dream Weaver
20-22" (50-55 cm) Large leaves have a very wide, blue-green border with a creamy white center. White flowers.
El Nino
20-22" (50-55 cm) Chalky blue leaves with a wide pure white margin. Slug resistant. Lilac flowers.
Empress Wu Fire & Ice
48" (115 cm)
Huge dark green, deeply veined leaves. Lilac flowers.
20-22" (50-55 cm) Slightly twisted foliage with a white center and green margins. Lavender flowers.
First Frost
16" (40 cm)
Blue-green leaves with gold margins that changes to pure white. Lavender flowers.
Fragrant Bouquet
20-22" (50-55 cm) Broad leaves with pointed tips are light apple green with pale yellow to cream margins.
Francee
18-20" (45-50 cm) Forms a tidy mound of dark green leaves with narrow white edge. Lavender flowers.
Frances Williams
24-28" (60-70 cm) Giant blue-green leaves with very wide yellow margins. Slug resistant. Near white flowers.
Great Expectations
20-28" (50-70 cm) Thick, puckered leaves with wide, blue-green margins. Creamy yellow to white centers.
El Nino Hosta
Brother Stefan Hosta
Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta
Fire & Ice Hosta
Great Expectations Hosta
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Hosta - Hosta HOSTA
Hosta cultivars
PLANT USES: Borders, Edging, Groundcover EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
BLOOMING TIME:
Cultivar
Height:
July
Description:
Guacamole
Huge, apple green leaves develop dark green margins and brighter gold centers in summer. 22-24" (55-60 cm) Large fragrant lavender flowers. 2002 Hosta of the Year.
Gypsy Rose
18-22" (45-55 cm) Large oval shaped leaves have creamy gold centers with wide dark green margins. Lavender flowers.
Halcyon
16-18" (40-45 cm) Pointed leaves are a frosty blue-green. Slug resistant. Lavender flowers.
June
Spear-shaped leaves have blue-green margins and chartreuse centers turning to gold in summer. Slug 12-16" (30-40 cm) resistant. Lavender flowers. 2001 Hosta of the Year.
Krossa Regal
Liberty
30-32" (75-80 cm) Frosted blue-green leaves with wavy edges, upright vase-shaped growth. Lavender flowers. Stunning hosta that features thick substance, heart-shaped leaves with very wide, wavy, green margins. 22-24” (55-60 cm) Narrow, creamy white markings in the center. Light lavender flowers. 2019 Hosta of the Year. Heart-shaped leaves are dark green with wide, yellow margins that lighten to creamy white. 30" (75 cm) Slug resistant. Lavender flowers. 2012 Hosta of the Year.
Medio-variegata
10-12" (25-30 cm) Wavy leaves have white centers and wide, irregular green margins. Lilac flowers.
Night Before Christmas Orange Marmalade
22-24" (55-65 cm) Pointed, dark green leaves with narrow white centers. Lavender flowers. Puckered leaves are edged in dark green, centre initially emerges a bright golden 28" (70 cm) yellow gradually fading to pure white. Lavender flowers.
Patriot
22-24" (55-60 cm) Dark green leaves with wide, crisp white margins. Lavender flowers. 1997 Hosta of the Year.
Lakeside Paisley Print
Prairie’s Edge Praying Hands
18” (45 cm)
Brilliant yellow centers and dark green margins. Lavender flowers. Unusual cultivar with upright, narrow tightly folded leaves. Foilage is dark green with a very narrow, gold 14-18" (35-45 cm) margin. 2011 Hosta of the Year.
Liberty Hosta
Gypsy Rose Hosta Ivory Queen Hosta
Lakeside Paisley Print Hosta
Praying Hands Hosta
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Hosta - Hosta
Cultivar
HOSTA
Hosta cultivars
PLANT USES: Borders, Edging, Groundcover EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
BLOOMING TIME:
Height:
July
Description:
Rainforest Sunrise
11" (30 cm)
Puckered gold yellow leaves with a dark green margin. Pale lavender flowers. 2013 Hosta of the Year.
Regal Splendor
36" (90 cm)
Frosty blue leaves with wavy, narrow, creamy yellow margins. 2003 Hosta of the Year.
Revolution
18-20" (45-50 cm) Dark green leaves with large cream centers are speckled with green. Lavender flowers.
Royal Standard
22-26" (55-65 cm) Forms a very large mound of glossy, wavy, green leaves. Fragrant white flowers. Huge, 10" brilliant gold leaves with wide, dark green margins. Fragrant pale lavender flowers. 24" (60 cm) 2006 Hosta of the Year. Enormous golden-green leaves with good slug resistance. Pale lavender flowers. 30-36" (75-90 cm) 2004 Hosta of the Year. Brilliant golden-yellow leaves that are lightly ruffled and twisted. Upright vase-shaped habit. 30-32" (70-75 cm) Pale lavender flowers. Tolerates sun. Huge, shiny, green leaves with yellow margins. This hosta is vase-shaped with light lavender 16-18" (40-45 cm) flowers. 2015 Hosta of the Year.
Stained Glass Sum & Substance Sun Power Victory Vulcan Whirlwind Wide Brim
22" (55 cm) 20" (50 cm)
Dark green margins with crisp white centers. Light lavender flowers. Dark green, streaked margins with a creamy white center in spring that changes to dark green by late summer. Slug resistant. Lavender flowers.
16-18" (40-45 cm) Heart-shaped green leaves with wide irregular creamy-yellow margins. Pale lavender flowers.
Rainforest Sunrise Hosta
Wide Brim Hosta
Vulcan Hosta
Houttuynia - Chameleon Plant CHAMELEON PLANT
Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’
HEIGHT: Plant Uses:
BLOOMING TIME: July to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
6-12” (15-30 cm) Groundcover
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
Chameleon Plant
SNOWFLAKE CANDYTUFT
Iberis sempervirens ‘Snowflake’
HEIGHT: Plant Uses:
BLOOMING TIME: April to June EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
8-10” (15-20 cm) Borders, Edging
Pure white flowers form in clusters on top of dark green foliage. Drought tolerant.
Iris - Iris Iris germanica
BEARDED IRIS Plant Uses: EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
Cultivar Batik
Cherry Garden Iris
Borders Zone 3
Height:
BLOOMING TIME:
May to June
Description:
36" (90 cm)
royal purple, streaked with white flecks
Change of Pace
33" (90 cm)
pink with white fall edged in deep rose violet
Cherry Garden
15" (40 cm)
deep red-purple, dark purple beards
Harvest of Memories
36" (90 cm)
bright yellow, sweet fragrance, reblooms
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Iris - Iris Iris germanica
BEARDED IRIS PLANT USES: EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
Borders Zone 3
Cultivar
BLOOMING TIME:
Height:
May to June
Description:
Immortality
29" (74 cm)
ruffled white, fragrant reblooms
Loop de Loop
36" (90 cm)
white standards and falls edged in deep purple
Maid of Orange
24" (60 cm)
Orange blooms, dark tangerine beard
Superstition
36" (90 cm)
black-purple, hint of maroon
Supreme Sultan
36" (90 cm)
gold standards, mahogany-red falls
Visions in Pink
36" (90 cm)
clear pink ruffled petals and falls
Iris pallida ‘Albovariegata’
VARIEGATED IRIS HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
Maid of Orange Iris
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 sibirica
SIBERIAN IRIS 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
Height:
Description:
Butter and Sugar
28" (70 cm)
white standards, soft yellow falls, reblooms
Chilled Wine
38" (96 cm)
violet red with a slight bluish tinge
Contrast in Styles
28" (70 cm)
wine purple standards, white and yellow veins
Pink Parfait
28" (70 cm)
large 7" flowers, double light pink-lavender flowers
Ruffled Velvet
22" (55 cm)
dark velvety-violet flowers, ruffled petals
Sky Wings
28" (70 cm)
light sky blue, yellow veins
Supreme Sultan Iris
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
Contrast in Styles Iris Herman`s Pride Lamium
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 bright gold, silver and green leaves. Mauve flowers in spring.
Lamium maculatum ‘Aureum’
AUREUM LAMIUM HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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.
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.
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Anne Greenaway Lamium
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Lamium - Lamium Lamium maculatum ‘Ghost’
GHOST LAMIUM HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
12” (30 cm) Edging
BLOOMING TIME: June to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 2
A larger growing variety with foliage is completely silver with orchid pink flowers when in bloom.
Ghost Lamium
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.
Lavandula - English Lavender ENGLISH LAVENDER
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
12-16” (30-40 cm) Borders
Bright lavender-blue flowers. Fragrant grey-green leaves form a nice compact mound.
Leontopodium - Edelweiss Leontopodium alpinum
EDELWEISS HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
Edelweiss
6-8” (15-20 cm) Rock garden
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
Foliage is silver-gray with woolly white flowers. Drought tolerant.
Leucanthemum - Shasta Daisy BANANA CREAM DAISY
Leucanthemum superbum ‘Banana Cream’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3/4
15-18” (40-45 cm) Borders
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 Kobold Liatris
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 Lewisia cotyledon ‘Elise’
ELISE LEWISIA HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging
BLOOMING TIME: May to June EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
New listing for 2018. Star-shaped flowers in an assortment of colours held above deep green foliage. Excellent in a rock garden setting. Drought tolerant once established.
Liatris - Blazing Star 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.
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.
Elise Lewisia
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Ligularia - Ligularia OTHELLO LIGULARIA
Ligularia dentata ‘Othello’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
36-48” (90-120 cm) Borders
Huge round green leaves with purple undersides and stems. Showy 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
This shorter hybrid was selected for its compact habit. Bright yellow flower spikes are held above 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
Little Rocket Ligularia
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
Easy to grow, early blooming and very hardy. Flowers open wide, either upfacing or outfacing.
Cultivar
Height:
Description
Cancun
36" (90 cm)
magenta red petals, bright yellow center
Cappuccino
36" (90 cm)
mocha cream petals, burgundy spots
Dot Com
36" (90 cm)
icy pink petals speckled with burgundy spots
Fata Morgana
36" (90 cm)
double soft yellow, light spotted, pollen free
Heartstrings
48" (120 cm)
yellow flower with raspberry pink-tipped petals
Ladylike
14" (35 cm)
soft peachy-pink, yellow centers
Lollypop
24" (60 cm)
creamy white centers with reddish pink tips
Navona
36" (90 cm)
white with greenish centers
Nutcracker
36" (90 cm)
orange with black flecks, tetraploid
Push Off
36" (90 cm)
white heavily speckled with burgundy blotches
Sphinx
36" (90 cm)
double red, pollen-free
Tiny Diamond Lily
12" (30 cm)
bicolour flowers: rose-red, white centers
Tiny Padhye Lily
14" (35 cm)
white petal tips, deep red centers
Tiny Shadow Lily
12" (30 cm)
burnt orange with dark maroon center
Tiny Toons Lily
16" (40 cm)
pink with orange-tinged centers.
ORIENTAL LILIES
Lilium orientale
PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
BLOOMING TIME:
Dot Com Lily
Ladylike Lily Stargazer LIly
August to September
Later blooming and very fragrant, their large flowers are superb for cutting. Winter mulching is recommended.
Cultivar
Height:
Acapulco
36" (90 cm)
Description deep lavender pink, dark pink speckles
Casablanca
36" (90 cm)
pure white
Garden Party
24" (60 cm)
white with yellow center bands, raspberry speckles
Stargazer
36" (90 cm)
crimson red with white margins
EASTER MORN EASTERPET LILY
Lilium aurelian x Lilium longiflorum
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: August to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
36” (90 cm) Borders
This selection is a cross between Easter and Trumpet lilies. Easter Morn has huge white blooms with pinkish edges and a soft yellow center. Very fragrant flowers.
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Garden Party Lily
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Lilium - Lily ORIENTPET LILIES
Lilium aurelian x Lilium orientale
PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
BLOOMING TIME:
August to September
These lilies are the result of 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
Height:
Description
Evening Glow
24" (60 cm)
purplish pink with a golden yellow center
Northern Carillon
5' (150 cm)
white, dark red center
Northern Dazzle
5' (150 cm)
pendant blooms of orange yellow, deep crimson red center
Northern Delight
5' (150 cm)
down-facing, soft melon orange with deepening centers
Starburst Sensation
5' (150 cm)
purplish red center, cream white tips
CANADIAN BELLES LILY SERIES
Lilium aurelian x Lilium asiatica
PLANT USES: Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
BLOOMING TIME:
Cultivar
Height:
Fiery Belles
August to September
Description
36" (90 cm)
shimmering orange
Ivory Belles
36" (90 cm)
ivory, slight yellow bluish in the center
Silky Belles
36" (90 cm)
white with a greenish hue
Limonium - Sea Lavender Limonium latifolium
SEA LAVENDER Northern Dazzle Lily
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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 Linum perenne ‘Blue Sapphire’
BLUE FLAX Becky Shasta Daisy
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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 Lobelia cardinalis
CARDINAL FLOWER
Cardinal Flower
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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 locations.
Lupinus - Lupine Lupinus ‘Minarette’
MINARETTE LUPINE HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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.
Cultivar: Description: Chandelier ………...………….……. yellow My Castle ………………………….. red The Chatelaine ……………………. two tone, pink and white
Minarette Lupine
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Lychnis - Campion Lychnis chalcedonica
MALTESE CROSS HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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
Petite Jenny Campion
Brilliant orange-scarlet flowers bloom in abundance above dark green leaves that have a purplishbronze hue.
PETITE JENNY CAMPION
Lychnis flos-cuculi ‘Petite Jenny’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
12-15” (30-40 cm) Borders
New listing for 2018. Double, soft lavender-pink flowers are held on upright branching stems.
Lysimachia - Loosestrife FIRECRACKER LOOSESTRIFE
Lysimachia ciliata ‘Firecracker’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
24” (60 cm) Borders
Creeping Jenny
Bronze-purple leaves form a loose upright clump. Nodding yellow flowers provide a nice contrast against the foliage.
Lysimachia nummularia
CREEPING JENNY HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
2-4” (5-10 cm) Edging
BLOOMING TIME: May to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
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
Alexander Loosestrife
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
Lime green leaves edged in deep, creamy yellow. Starry yellow flowers. More compact form.
Monarda - Bee-Balm CORAL REEF BEE-BALM
Monarda didyma ‘Coral Reef’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
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30-36” (75-90 cm) Borders
Coral Reef Monarda
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
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. MRS
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Gardenview Scarlet Monarda
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Monarda - Bee-Balm GRAND MUM BEE-BALM
Monarda didyma ‘ACmum’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
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15-18” (38-45 cm) Borders
Unique pink-mauve, chrysanthemum-like flowers make this plant a real eye-catcher. MRS
Petite Delight BeeBee-Balm
GRAND PARADE® BEE-BALM
Monarda didyma ‘ACrade’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
15-18” (38-45 cm) Borders
Bright, lavender purple flowers on a compact, mid-sized plant. Excellent mildew resistance. MRS
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 high resistance to mildew.
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.
Nepeta - Catmint Walker’s Low 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 gray-green foliage has clusters of bright blue flowers. Drought tolerant.
PURRSIAN BLUE CATMINT
Nepeta x faassenii ‘Purrsian Blue’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
14-18” (35-45 cm) Borders
This compact selection forms a densely mounded clump of gray-green fragrant foliage. Abundant periwinkle blue flowers bloom for an extended period. Drought tolerant.
Yellow Sundrops
WALKER’S LOW CATMINT
Nepeta x faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
24-30” (60-75 cm) Borders
Large, lavender-blue flowers put on an exceptional show through out the summer. Attractive graygreen foliage. 2007 Perennial of the Year.
Oenothera - Primrose YELLOW SUNDROPS
Oenothera fruticosa
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
18-24” (45-60 cm) Borders, Massing
Flowers have red buds that open into lemon-yellow blossoms providing a long blooming period.
Paeonia - Peony Paeonia
GARDEN PEONIES Coral Charm Peony
HEIGHT: PLANT USES: Cultivar:
30-36” (75-90 cm) Borders
BLOOMING TIME: May to June EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3 Description:
Coral Charm ……………...deep coral buds open to coral peach, 4-6” blooms Festiva Maxima …………. double white, flecks of red throughout the center Karl Rosenfield ………….. double, fuchsia-red, mildly fragrant Kirinmaru ……………….... large blooms of white, streaked with raspberry red Primevere ………………… double flowers with white petals surround a fluffy yellow center Raspberry Sundae ………. double, vanilla coloured flowers with raspberry accents Sarah Bernhardt …………. double apple blossom-pink Sorbet …………………….. double layers, alternating of soft-pink and ivory
Paeonia (Intersectional hybrid)
ITOH PEONIES
HEIGHT: 24” (60 cm) BLOOMING TIME: May to June Borders EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3 PLANT USES: Bartzella …….………...very large, bright yellow double blossoms, slight spicy fragrance Pastel Splendor ……...very large, creamy-yellow with dark maroon blotches in centre
Bartzella Itoh Peony
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Papaver - Poppy Papaver alpinum
ALPINE POPPY HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
6-10” (12-25 cm) Edging
BLOOMING TIME: May to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
Grayish green fern-like foliage with small flowers in shades of yellow, orange, pink and white.
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
Champagne Bubbles Poppy
A large flowered strain with flower colours in shades of yellow, orange, red, pink or white. Soft green foliage. Long blooming period.
Papaver orientale ‘Brilliant’
BRILLIANT POPPY HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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.
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.
BLACKBEARD BEARD-TONGUE
Penstemon ‘Blackbeard’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
28-34” (70-85 cm) Borders
Blackbeard BeardBeard-Tongue
Showy, dark purple foliage bears strong flower stems, lilac purple flowers with white flaring tubes.
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
Rose-purple, trumpet shaped flowers bloom in abundance over 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 Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Filigran’
RUSSIAN SAGE HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
30-40” (80-100 cm) Borders
BLOOMING TIME: July to October EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
Red Rocks BeardBeard-Tongue
This plant forms an upright bush of fragrant, finely cut gray-green leaves. Lavender-blue flowers appear in late summer. 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year.
BLUE JEAN BABY RUSSIAN SAGE
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Blue Jean Baby’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to October EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
28-34” (70-85 cm) Borders
A shorter Russian Sage, lavender-blue flowers bloom for a long period.
LITTLE LACE™ RUSSIAN SAGE
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Little Lace’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to October EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 4
12-14” (30-45 cm) Borders
New listing for 2018. This tidy and compact Pervoskia has delicately textured foliage with showy lavender-blue blooms.
Little Lace Russian Sage
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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 Coral Flame Garden Phlox
Height:
Description
Blue Paradise
30-36" (80-90cm) lavender blue, white star-shaped eye
Coral Flame™
15-18" (38-45 cm) vibrant coral red
David
30-36" (80-90cm) pure white fragrant, 2002 Perennial of the Year
Laura
24-30" (60-80cm) fuchsia-purple, white center, dark eye
Pink Flame™
15-18" (38-45 cm) fuchsia pink with a dark pink eye
Red Flame™
15-18" (38-45 cm) intense red
White Eye Flame™
15-18" (38-45 cm) snow white with prominent magenta eye
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.
Laura Garden Phlox
Phlox subulata
MOSS PHLOX HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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.
Cultivar: Description: Candy Stripes ………...……….… rose-pink edged in white, crimson eye Crimson Beauty …………………. bright rosy-red Coral Eye …………………………. near white flowers with a bright pink eye Emerald Blue …………………….. soft lavender-blue Emerald Pink …………………….. soft pink White Delight …………………….. pure white
Physostegia - Obedient Plant
Coral Eye Moss Phlox
ROSE CROWN OBEDIENT PLANT
Physostegia virginiana ‘Rose Crown’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to October EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
24-36” (60-90 cm) Borders
Spikes of deep rose-pink flowers cover the deep green foliage when in bloom.
MISS MANNERS OBEDIENT PLANT
Physostegia virginiana ‘Ms. Manners’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to October EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
24-36” (60-90 cm) Borders
A well-mannered variety that does not aggressively run like others do. Tall stems with glossy, dark green leaves are topped with pure white flowers.
Miss Manners Obedient Plant
VARIEGATED OBEDIENT PLANT
Physostegia virginiana ‘Variegata’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to October EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
24-36” (60-90 cm) Borders
Narrow green leaves are edged in white with spikes of soft lavender blooms.
Platycodon - Balloon Flower ASTRA PINK BALLOON FLOWER
Platycodon grandifloras ‘Astra Pink’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
8-12” (20-30 cm) Borders
New listing for 2018. Light pink bell-shaped flowers, deep green foliage has a compact form.
SENTIMENTAL BLUE BALLOON FLOWER
Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Sentimental Blue’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
8-12” (20-30 cm) Borders
Blue balloon like buds open into large bell-shaped flowers. Plant has compact, upright form.
Sentimental Blue Balloon FLower
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Polemonium - Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium caeruleum
JACOB’S LADDER HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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.
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 coloured margin that turns pink in cool weather or full sun. Flowers are intense blue.
Stairway to Heaven Jacob’s Ladder
Polygonatum - Solomon’s Seal Polygonatum multiflorum
SOLOMON’S SEAL HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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
Arching stems with green leaves edged in white. White bell-shaped flowers are in bloom. 2013 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Variegated Solomon’s Seal
Primula - Primrose 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.
MILLER’S CRIMSON PRIMROSE
Primula japonica ‘Miller’s Crimson’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: April to May EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
12” (30 cm) Borders
This variety forms a low mound of cabbage-like foliage that produce spikes that hold clusters of rose-red flowers.
Pulmonaria - Lungwort MAJESTE LUNGWORT
Pulmonaria longifolia ‘Majeste’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: April to May EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
10-12” (25-30 cm) Borders, Edging
Mrs. Moon Lungwort
Shimmering solid silver-gray 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.
Pulsatilla - Pasque Flower Pulsatilla vulgaris ‘Rubra’
PASQUE FLOWER HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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.
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 perennial wildflower is valued for its long season bloom. Showy yellow flowers with long brown cones rise above green, deeply cut foliage.
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Miller’s Crimson Primrose
Prairie Coneflower
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Rudbeckia - Black-Eyed Susan BLACK-EYED SUSAN
Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
24-30” (60-75 cm) Borders
Golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers have a dark brown central cone. Sturdy, upright habit.
Little Goldstar BlackBlack-Eyed Susan
LITTLE GOLDSTAR BLACK-EYED SUSAN
Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Little Goldstar’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
14-16” (35-45 cm) Borders
Star-shaped, 2”, golden yellow flowers. Short, bushy clump of rich green foliage
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Rustic Colors’
GLORIOSA DAISY HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
20” (50 cm) Borders
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
Yellow flowers with reddish-brown colouring the inner half of each petal.
Sagina - Moss Sagina subulata
IRISH MOSS HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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.
Rustic Colours Gloriosa Daisy
Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’
SCOTCH MOSS HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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 BUMBLEBERRY SAGE
Salvia nemorosa ‘Bumbleberry’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
10-12” (25-30 cm) Borders
New listing for 2018. A new series of salvia, selected for their shorter stature. Dark fuchsia pink flowers.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Bumblesky’
BUMBLESKY SAGE HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
Bumblesky Sage
10-12” (25-30 cm) Borders
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
New listing for 2018. Light sky blue flowers on a low, rounded habit of deep green foliage.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’
CARADONNA SAGE HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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.
Salvia nemorosa ‘May Night’
MAY NIGHT SAGE HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Snow Hill’
SNOW HILL SAGE Snow Hill Sage
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
18-24” (45-60 cm) Borders
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
Pure white flowers spikes rise above mounds of gray-green foliage.
Saponaria - Soapwort Saponaria ocymoides
ROCK SOAPWORT HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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.
Rock Soapwort
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Saxifraga - Rockfoil 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
Pink Mist Pincushion Flower
Small lavender-blue flowers that bloom throughout the season. Ferny gray-green leaves form a nice mound. Drought tolerant once established. 2000 Perennial of the Year.
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 gray-green leaves. Drought tolerant once established.
Sedum - Stonecrop MEDIOVARIEGATUM STONECROP
Sedum alboroseum ‘Mediovariegatum’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: August to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
16-20” (40-50 cm) Borders
Mediovariegatum Stonecrop
Foliage is powdery-green with creamy-yellow centers, flowers that are a greenish-white tinged with pink.
Sedum ewersii
PINK STONECROP HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging
BLOOMING TIME: August to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
This variety forms a low growing mound of rounded blue-green leaves with bright rose-pink flowers.
FROSTY MORN STONECROP
Sedum ‘Frosty Morn’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: August to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
24-28” (60-70 cm) Borders
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: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging
Variegated Russian Stonecrop
Low spreading carpet of green leaves with bright-yellow star-shaped flowers.
VARIEGATED RUSSIAN STONECROP
Sedum kamtschaticum ‘Variegatum’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging
Leaves are light green edged with creamy white. Flowers are held in clusters of golden-orange.
PURPLE EMPEROR STONECROP
Sedum purderyi ‘Purple Emperor’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
12-16” (30-40 cm) Borders
Purple Emperor Stonecrop
Attractive dark purple-black succulent foliage with showy heads of dusty pink flowers. Growth habit is more upright and compact.
Sedum repestre ‘Angelina’
ANGELINA SEDUM HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging
BLOOMING TIME: June to July 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’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
6-10” (15-25 cm) Edging
Bluish green, succulent needles. Bright yellow flowers. Excellent groundcover.
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Angelina Stonecrop
Blue Spruce Stonecrop
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Sedum - Stonecrop AUTUMN FIRE STONECROP
Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Fire’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: September to October EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
18-24” (45-60 cm) Borders
An improved version of Autumn Joy with thicker, sturdier stalks. Leaves are gray-green with russet red flower heads in fall.
Autumn Joy Stonecrop
AUTUMN JOY STONECROP
Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Joy’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: September to October EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
18-24” (45-60 cm) Borders
Upright growing, green foliage bears massive heads of dusty-pink flowers. Drought tolerant.
Sedum spectabile ‘Neon’
NEON STONECROP HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
18-24” (45-60 cm) Borders
BLOOMING TIME: September to October EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
Upright growth habit with attractive gray-green foliage and large flower heads of neon pink.
DRAGON’S BLOOD STONECROP
Sedum spurium ‘Dragon’s Blood’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging
Bronzy-red foliage forms a thick groundcover. Clusters of ruby flowers appear mid summer.
Tricolor Stonecrop
TRICOLOR STONECROP
Sedum spurium ‘Tricolor’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging
Low growing perennial with green leaves edged in pink and creamy white. Soft-pink flowers.
AUTUMN CHARM STONECROP
Sedum telephium ‘Autumn Charm’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: August to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
15” (40 cm) Borders
A unique combination of green leaves with creamy white edges. Upright stems carry white flower buds that open to rosy red flowers.
MATRONA STONECROP
Sedum telephium ‘Matrona’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: August to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
16-20” (40-50 cm) Borders
Sturdy, upright grower that has gray-green leaves infused with rosy pink and purple stems. Flower clusters are creamy-pink.
Cherry Truffle Stonecrop
CHERRY TRUFFLE STONECROP
Sedum ‘Cherry Truffle’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
16” (40 cm) Borders
Multiple crowns of bicolour purple black and gray green leaves in the spring change to purple black in summer. Warm pink flowers in mid summer.
DAZZLEBERRY STONECROP
Sedum ‘Dazzleberry’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
6-8” (15-20 cm) Borders
Compact plant habit, smokey blue-gray foliage with huge 9” flower heads are brilliant raspberry.
Dazzleberry Stonecrop
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.
NIGHT EMBERS STONECROP
Sedum ‘Night Embers’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
24-26” (60-70 cm) Borders
Dark black-purple, semi-glossy foliage has a very upright growth habit. Small clusters of soft mauve pink flowers are produced on deep red stems.
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.
Mr. Goodbud Stonecrop
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Sempervivum - Hens & Chicks Sempervivum arachnoideum/tectorum
HENS AND CHICKS HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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. Peggy ……………… Deep purple rosettes in spring transition to deep red in summer. Rocknoll Rosette….. Rosettes of deep orange to wine red leaves flushed apple green at the base. Ruby Heart ………... Rosettes start red, turning green with red margins as they grow.
Ruby Heart Hens & Chicks
Sidalcea - Prairie Mallow PARTY GIRL PRAIRIE MALLOW
Sidalcea ‘Party Girl’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
24-36” (60-90 cm) Borders
Satiny, 2” wide, rose-pink flowers with white centers are held on tall flower spikes. Prune back hard after blooming and plants may flower again later in the season.
Solidago - Goldenrod Solidago
GOLDENROD HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
18-24” (45-60 cm) Borders
BLOOMING TIME: August to October EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
Rocknoll Rosette Hens & Chicks
An abundance of golden yellow panicles cover the finely textured, green foliage.
Stachys - Lamb’s Ears Stachys byzantina
LAMB’S EARS HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
12” (30 cm) Borders, Edging
BLOOMING TIME: June EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
Woolly silver-gray leaves form a thick groundcover. Tall spike-like stems produce pink flowers. Remove old seed heads to prevent reseeding.
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
Goldenrod
Beautiful daisy type flowers in shades of red, pink or white on ferny green foliage. Deadhead to encourage continued blooming.
Thymus - Thyme Thymus x citriodorus
LEMON THYME HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
6-8” (15-20 cm) Edging
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.
Thymus pseudolanuginosus
WOOLLY THYME HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
1-2” (2-5 cm) Edging, Pathways
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
Painted Daisy
Soft, fuzzy gray-green foliage with sparse soft-pink flowers. An excellent choice for planting in pathways.
MOTHER OF THYME
Thymus serpyllum
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
1-2” (2-5 cm) Edging
This variety creates a very flat mat of tiny green leaves. Effective for use in pathways. Bright rosy pink flowers cover the plant.
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Lemon Thyme
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Tradescantia - Spiderwort CONCORD GRAPE SPIDERWORT
Tradescantia andersoniana ‘Concorde Grape’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
18-20” (45-50 cm) Borders
Large, rich purple triangular shaped flowers form on upright grassy-looking clumps of green leaves.
Concord Grape Spidewort
SWEET KATE SPIDERWORT
Tradescantia andersoniana ‘Sweet Kate’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
18-20” (45-50 cm) Borders
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.
Veronica - Speedwell
Golden Queen Globeflower
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.
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.
GOLDEN SPEEDWELL
Veronica prostrate ‘Aztec Gold’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: May to June EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
4-6” (10-15 cm) Edging
Brilliant gold leaves form a low, spreading mound. Short spikes of sky blue flowers appear just above the foliage.
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 flowers are held above green foliage.
ROYAL CANDLES SPEEDWELL
Veronica spicata ‘Royal Candles’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: June to August EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
12-16” (30-40 cm) Borders
Foliage is dark green with a compact growth habit, slow growing and disease resistant. Showy flower spikes are a deep royal blue and will rebloom if deadheaded.
Royal Candles Speedwell
Red Fox Speedwell
SNOW CANDLES SPEEDWELL
Veronica spicata ‘Snow Candles’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
8-10” (20-25 cm) Borders
New listing for 2018. Compact plant habit produces a mass of pure white flowers in summer.
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.
Snow Candles Speedwell
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS Vinca - Periwinkle Vinca minor
PERIWINKLE HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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
Periwinkle
Bright golden yellow leaves edged in dark green. Blue flowers form in early summer.
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.
FERNS HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
Bowles Black Viola
Adiantum pedatum
MAIDENHAIR FERN 12-24” (30-60 cm) Edging
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
Light green, lacy leaves on stems that are shiny and black. Delicate, fan-shape fronds.
Athyrium filix-femina
LADY FERN HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
12-24” (30-60 cm) Massing
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
Delicate and lacy-looking ferns with triangular fronds divided into small leaflets.
LADY IN RED LADY FERN
Athyrium filix-femina ‘Lady in Red’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
24-36” (60-90 cm) Massing
New listing for 2018. Dark green, upright fronds with deep burgundy stems. Stem colour will develop in second season.
Lady in Red Lady Fern
GODZILLA JAPANESE PAINTED FERN
Athyrium niponicum ‘Godzilla’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
36” (90 cm) Massing
Forms a massive arching clump of silver fronds with green highlights and dark purple stems.
JAPANESE PAINTED FERN
Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
12-24” (30-60 cm) Massing
Arching fronds, olive-green in colour with a metallic–gray sheen. 2004 Perennial of the Year.
Matteuccia struthiopteris
NATIVE FERN HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
12-24” (30-60 cm) Massing
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 2
An upright fern with deep green fronds. Forms a wide-spreading patch.
Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern
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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 Grama Grass
BLUE GRAMA GRASS
Bouteloua gracilis
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
12-18” (30-45 cm) Massing
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
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
This grass has narrow green leaves edged in white. Strong upright growth habit.
TUFTED HAIR GRASS
Deschampsia caespitosa
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: July to September EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3
24-36” (60-90 cm) Edging
Dark green grass blades form a dense clump with attractive seed heads.
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-gray foliage and forms a nice compact clump.
Helictotrichon sempervirens
BLUE OAT GRASS HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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) Borders
Foliage is green with red tips that deepen as the season progresses.
Japanese Blood Grass
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Zone 4
PERENNIAL GRASSES 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.
HURON SUNRISE MAIDEN HAIR GRASS
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Huron Sunrise’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: August to October EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3/4
4-5’ (120-150 cm) Border
Autumn Red Maiden Hair Grass
Mid-green leaves with a silver midrib, profuse burgundy plumes.
LITTLE MISS MAIDEN HAIR GRASS
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Miss’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: August to October EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3/4
24-36” (60-90 cm) Border
Graceful arching foliage is a glossy green through the summer months, turning into carmine and purple tones in fall. Reddish flower heads turn into buff seedheads.
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
Variegated Moor Grass
This variety has blue foliage with a very upright and narrow growth habit.
HOT ROD SWITCH GRASS
Panicum virgatum ‘Hot Rod’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: August to October EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 3/4
36-40” (90-101 cm) Borders
New listing for 2018. Blades emerge blue-green and rapidly the whole plants turns a deep rich marroon. Compact, firmly upright 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.
Phalaris arundinacea
RIBBON GRASS HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
24-36” (60-90 cm) Massing
BLOOMING TIME: June to July EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 2
Hot Rod Switch Grass
Attractive green and white variegated foliage with tan plumes. Very quick spreading.
THE BLUES LITTLE BLUESTEM GRASS
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.
Sorghastrum nutans
INDIAN GRASS HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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.
Sporobolus heterolepis
PRAIRIE DROPSEED HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
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
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The Blues Little Bluestem Grass
ANNUALS Grasses RED ROOSTER SEDGE GRASS
Carex buchananii ‘Red Rooster’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
20-30” (50-75 cm) Annual, Containers
Zone 6
Finely textured grass has an upright, V-shaped habit. Foliage is a copper-red to light brown.
Cyperus involucratus
BABY TUT GRASS HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
10-12” (25-30 cm) Annual, Containers
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
Zone 10
Baby Tut is a mounded green foliage grass, with firework like shoots. Prefers moist conditions.
Red Rooster Sedge
Cyperus papyrus ‘King Tut’
KING TUT GRASS HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
4-5’ (120-150 cm) Annual, Containers
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
Zone 10
Quick growing grass with deep green foliage, large spiky flower heads. Prefers moist conditions.
PRINCE TUT GRASS
Cyperus papyrus ‘Prince Tut’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
30-48” (76-120 cm) Annual, Containers
Zone 10
A compact form of King Tut but with the same large poms on the ends of the stems. Prince Tut is quite sturdy and lless likely to have stems flop. Prefers moist conditions.
TWISTED ARROWS SPIRAL RUSH GRASS
Juncus ‘Twisted Arrows’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
18-36” (45-90 cm) Annual, Containers
Zone 5
Combines two varieties together to provide a whimsical upright grass that features blue and green stems that are straight and curly.
Fireworks Fountain Grass
FIRST KNIGHT FOUNTAIN GRASS
Pennisetum purpureum ‘First Knight’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
48” (120 cm) Annual, Containers
Zone 9
New listing for 2018. Burgundy-green foliage intensifies to deep purple-black in summer. Noted for its more upright form.
GREEN FOUNTAIN GRASS
Pennisetum setaceum
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
24-36” (60-90 cm) Annual, Containers
Zone 9
Green, narrow foliage with arching leaves and showy plumes from early summer to fall.
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.
Green Fountain Grass
FIREWORKS FOUNTAIN GRASS
Pennisetum setaceum rub. ‘Fireworks’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: August to October EXPOSURE/HARDINESS: Zone 9
18-24” (45-60 cm) Annual, Containers
The foliage has midveins of burgundy with hot pink margins. Great for container gardening.
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.
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!
VERTIGO FOUNTAIN GRASS
Pennisetum purpureum ‘Vertigo’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
BLOOMING TIME: EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
4-5’ (120-150 cm) Annual, Containers
Zone 8
New listing for 2018. Broad, strappy leaves stay deep purple throughout the growing season.
Prince Fountain Grass
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ANNUALS RED THREADS JOSEPH’S COAT
Alternanthera ‘Red Threads’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
6-12” (15-30 cm) Annual, Containers
Zone 10
Attractive deeply cut red-burgundy foliage is a great accent plant in containers.
Begonia
BEGOINA PLANT USES: Cultivar
Annual, Containers
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
Zone 9
Description:
St. Nick T Rex™
large, exotic leaves with a red center surrounded by emerald green and white polka dots
Ruby Slippers T Rex™
glossy, deep ruby-red leaves, black strip on the mid rib
Unbelievable Miss Montreal cream coloured blossoms, edged with a think edge of coraly pink Unbelievable Tweetie Pie
large, bright lemon flowers, dark foliage
Digiplexis Illumination ‘Flame’
FLAME FOXGLOVE HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
St. Nick T Rex™ Begonia
18-24” (45-70 cm) Annual, Containers
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
Zone 8
Flaming magenta pink flowers with soft orange, magenta speckled throats are held on spikes above green leaves.
Canna x generalis
CANNA LILY HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
24-36” (70-90 cm) Annual, Containers
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
Zone 7
Cultivar
Description:
Cannova® Bronze Scarlet
large bronze-burgundy leaves, dark red-scarlet flowers
Cannova® Orange Shades
spikes of orange flowers with yellow centers, large green leaves
Cannova® Rose
spikes of rose flowers, large blue-green pointy leaves
Cannova® Yellow
bright yellow flowers, large green pointy leaves
Coleus
COLEUS PLANT USES:
Cannova® Orange Shades Canna Lily
Annual, Containers
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
Zone 8
Cultivar
Height
Twist and Twirl
24” (70 cm)
Description: a twist of red, yellow, green and purple
Macaw
4” (12 cm)
compact; maroon leaves with cream centers
Lumen
14” (40 cm)
lime leaves with creamy centers
Magic Spell
10” (29 cm)
fuchsia to cream leaves with green edges, trailer-mounder habit
VERMILLIONAIRE® FIRECRACKER PLANT
Cuphea hybrid ‘Vermillionaire’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
18-24” (45-70 cm) Annual, Containers
Zone 8
Abundant orange-red flowers all season long, loves the head and loved by hummingbirds.
SISKIYOU PINK WAND FLOWER
Gaura lindeheimeri ‘Siskiyou Pink’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
18” (45 cm) Annual, Containers
Zone 5
Love and Wishes Salvia
Bright pink, 4-petaled flowers flutter above the foliage all season. The flower stems are long, thin wands which blow freely in the wind.
Salvia
SALVIA HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
24-36” (70-90 cm) Annual, Containers
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
Zone 7
Cultivar
Description:
Black and Blue
vibrant cobalt blue, hooded blossoms, dark green foliage
Ember’s Wish
bright coral-red flowers, glossy green foliage
Love and Wishes
masses of rich, dark pink-purple flowers, glossy green foliage
Wendy’s Wish
vivid magenta pink flowers, glossy green foliage
METEOR SHOWERS VERBENA
Verbena bonariensis ‘Meteor Shower’
HEIGHT: PLANT USES:
EXPOSURE/HARDINESS:
18” (45 cm) Annual, Containers
Zone 5
An upright verbena, this variety has clusters of lilac blooms held above deep green foliage. No deadheading required.
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Meteor Showers Verbena
HERBS Allium schoenoprasum
GARDEN CHIVES HEIGHT:
12” (30 cm)
EXPOSURE:
Deep green foliage with purple-pink flowers.
CORIANDER/CILANTRO
Coriandrum sativum
HEIGHT:
EXPOSURE:
24” (60 cm)
A popular herb, leaves can be used fresh or seeds can be used as a seasoning condiment.
Cymobopogon citratus
LEMON GRASS HEIGHT:
Garden Chives
36” (90 cm)
EXPOSURE:
An attractive grass with leaves and stocks that can be used fresh or dried.
Mentha sauveolens ‘Apple Mint’
APPLE MINT HEIGHT:
24” (60 cm)
EXPOSURE:
Bright green foliage with an apple fragrance, light purple-pink flowers.
Mentha x piperita ‘Chocolate’
CHOCOLATE MINT HEIGHT:
24” (60 cm)
EXPOSURE:
Bronzy peppermint-like foliage, minty chocolate flavor.
Mentha villosa ‘Mojito’
MOJITO MINT HEIGHT:
36” (90 cm)
EXPOSURE:
Sweet mint flavor useful for drinks or dishes.
Ocimum basilicum ‘Boxwood’
BOXWOOD BASIL HEIGHT:
8” (20 cm)
EXPOSURE:
A compact habit with tiny leaves that resemble a boxwood. It has great fragrance and flavour, useful for pasta, soups and pesto.
Ocimum ‘Genovese’
GENOVESE BASIL HEIGHT:
Lemon Grass
24” (60 cm)
EXPOSURE:
The most popular basil for pesto, high yielding.
Origanum vulgare ‘Italian’
ITALIAN OREGANO HEIGHT:
12” (30 cm)
EXPOSURE:
Rounded, green foliage is highlighted by pink flowers, intense flavour.
Petroselinum crispum
CURLED PARSLEY HEIGHT:
8” (20 cm)
EXPOSURE:
Popular herb with extremely favourful, intensely ruffled foliage. Used dried or fresh.
Rosmarinus ‘Arp’
ROSEMARY HEIGHT:
24” (60 cm)
EXPOSURE:
Gray-green needle-like foliage with clusters of small, light blue flowers, aromatic.
Salvia officinalis ‘Tricolor’
TRICOLOR SAGE HEIGHT:
18” (45 cm)
EXPOSURE:
Tricoloured foliage with blue flower spikes. Useful either fresh or dried.
Curled Parsley
Stevia rebaudiana
SWEET LEAF
HEIGHT: 18-24” (45-60 cm) EXPOSURE: Sweet leaves of this plant are a nice alternative to sugar. Useful either fresh or dried.
Tricolor Sage
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Rosemary
Stevia
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ATTRACT BUTTERFLIES
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 Geum Helenium Heuchera Iris Lavandula Liatris Lilium Monarda Nepata Papaver Pulmonaria Salvia Sedum Sempervivum Tiarella Veronica Vinca
HERBACEOUS PERENNIAL SELECTION GUIDE
DROUGHT TOLERANT
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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. 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, an extreme September frost may be more damaging to a Silver Maple than a bitter cold spell in January.
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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.
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 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.
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UNDERSTANDING CROSS-POLLINATION
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: (1) green portions of the skin start to turn yellow; (2) seed coats turn brown; (3) flesh changes from tough and pulpy to crisp and juicy; and (4) fruit stem separates from the tree. 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.
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PRAIRIE LANDSCAPE PLANS
WELCOMING FRONT YARD A
Nobility White Ash (x 1) Alternates: American Linden, Admiration Oak
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Black Hill’s White Spruce (x 1) Alternates: Select Blue Spruce, Hoopsi Blue Spruce
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Snowbird Hawthorn (x 1) Alternates: Spring Snow Crabapple, Toba Hawthorn
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Ivory Pillar Tree Lilac (x 1) Alternates: Ivory Silk Tree Lilac, Miss Kim Lilac Topgraft
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Medora Juniper (x 8) Alternates: Skybound Cedar, Wichita Blue Juniper
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Incrediball Hydrangea (x 9) Alternates: Little Lady Lilac, Dwarf Korean Lilac
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Tiny Wine Ninebark (x 8) Alternates: Summer Wine Ninebark, Center Glow Ninebark
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Hughes Juniper (x 11) Alternates: Arcadia Juniper, Morden Yew
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Pink Beauty Potentilla (x 14) Alternates: Darts Red Spirea, Magic Carpet Spirea
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Perennials or ground cover; use dwarf daylilies or a mix of nepata and coreopsis
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Annuals of choice with spring bulbs
FAMILY BACKYARD
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A
Silver Cloud Maple (x 1) Alternates: Unity Sugar Maple, Hackberry
B
Prairie Horizon Alder (x 1) Alternates: Autumn Splendor Buckeye, Admiration Oak
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Baby Blue Colorado Spruce (x 3) Alternates: Black Hills White Spruce
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Starlite Flowering Crabapple (x 1) Alternates: Princess Kay Plum, Goldspur Amur Cherry
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Spring Snow Flowering Crabapple (x 3) Alternates: Snowbird Hawthorn, Showy Mountain Ash
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Atomic Amur Maple (x 2) Alternates: Muckle Plum, Double Flowering Plum Topgraft
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Showy Mountain Ash (x 3) Alternates: Spring Snow Crabapple, Snowbird Hawthorn
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Northern Gold Forsythia (x 3) Alternates: Golden Currant, Lemon Candy Ninebark
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Cool Splash Dwarf Honeysuckle (x 9) Alternates: Little Rebel Dogwood, Western Snowberry
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Russian Cypress (x 16) Alternate: Morden Yew, Dwarf Mugo Pine
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Dwarf Winged Burning Bush (x 7) Alternate: Alaska Cranberry, Miniglobe Honeysuckle
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Annabelle Hydrangea (x 3) Alternate: Alpine Currant, Snowhite Spirea
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Burgundy Glow Ajuga (x 6) Alternate: herbaceous perennial groundcover
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Mixed perennials including aster, coreopsis, Echinacea, geranium, hemerocallis, iris, phlox, rudbeckia and veronica
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Annuals of choice
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Vegetables and herbs
A B C D E F G H
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 Flowering Crabapple (x 4) Alternates: Spring Snow Crabapple, Snowbird Hawthorn Purple Spire Crabapple (x 1) Alternates: Emerald Spire Crabapple, Miss Kim Lilac Topgraft Goldspur Amur Cherry (x 1) Alternates: Pink Spires Crabapple, Hot Wings Maple Mohican Viburnum (x 10) Alternates: Nannyberry, Snowball Viburnum Goldflame Spirea (x 10) Alternates: Goldmound Spirea, Magic Carpet Spirea
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Skybound Pyramidal Cedar (x 9) Alternates: Brandon Pyramidal Cedar, Holmstrup Cedar Mango Tango Potentilla (x 13) Alternates: Pink Beauty Potentilla, Morden Snow Potentilla Russian Cypress (x 9) Alternates: Compact Plumosa Juniper, Icee Blue Juniper Lambert Closse Rose (x 12) Alternates: Winnipeg Parks Rose, Prairie Joy Rose Dwarf Winged Burning Bush (x 4) Alternates: Summer Wine Ninebark, Snowhite Spirea Annabelle Hydrangea (x 14) Alternates: Phantom Hydrangea, Endless Summer Hydrangea Ground cover Mixed perennials
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Annuals of choice
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PRAIRIE LANDSCAPE PLANS
BACKYARD FOR ENTERTAINING
GARDEN FOR BIRDS 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: Pucker Up Dogwood
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Arcadia Juniper (x 4) Alternate: Russian Cypress
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Mohican Viburnum (x 1) Alternate: Redosier Dogwood
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Snowberry (x 1) Alternates: Sweetberry Honeysuckle, Autumn Magic Aronia
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Compact American Cranberry (x 1) Alternate: Nannyberry Viburnum
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Purple Beauty Aster (x 7) Alternates: Romany Aster, Solomon’s Seal
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Moonbeam Coreopsis (x 4)
Alternate: Coral Bells
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Purple Coneflower (x 3)
Alternate: Globe Thistle
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Black Eyed Susan (x 3) Alternate: Grand Parade Monarda
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Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower (x 6) Alternate: Catmint
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Goldenrod (x 3)
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Autumn Red Maiden Grass (x 2) Alternate: Variegated Feather Reed Grass
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Blue Oat Grass (x 3)
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Japanese Painted Fern (x 6)
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Cosmos (x 6)
Alternate: Coleus
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Moss Rose (x 20)
Alternate: Impatiens
Alternate: Globe Thistle
Alternate: Common Fern
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PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Pruning is a horticultural practice that alters the form and growth of a plant. Based on aesthetics and science, pruning can also be considered preventive maintenance. Many problems may be prevented by pruning correctly during formative years for a tree or shrub.
REASONS FOR PRUNING 1.
Prune to promote plant health o Remove dead or dying branches injured by disease, severe insect infestation, animals, storms, or other adverse mechanical damage. o Remove branches and branch stubs that rub together.
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Prune to maintain plants; intended purposes in a landscape, such as: o encouraging flower and fruit development, o maintaining a dense hedge, or o maintaining a desired tree form or special garden forms.
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Prune to improve plant appearance Appearance in the landscape is essential to a plant’s usefulness. For most landscapes, a plant’s natural form is best. Avoid shearing shrubs into tight geometrical forms that can adversely affect flowering. When plants are pruned well, it is difficult to see that they have been pruned! Prune to: o control plant size, o keep evergreens well-proportioned
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Prune to protect people and property. o Prune branches that obscure vision at intersections. o For security purposes, prune shrubs that obscure the entry to your home.
TIMING OF PRUNING
PRUNING LANDSCAPE PLANTS
PRUNING LANDSCAPE PLANTS
Shrubs that bloom early in the growing season on last year’s growth should be pruned immediately after they finish blooming: chokeberry golden currant elder forsythia lilac double flowering plum saskatoon early blooming spirea weigela Shrubs grown primarily for their foliage rather than flowers should be pruned in spring, before growth begins: alpine currant barberry burning bush cistena cherry dogwood honeysuckle ninebark smokebush sumac Shrubs that bloom on new growth may be pruned in spring before growth begins. Plants with marginally hardy stems such as clematis and shrub roses should be pruned back to live wood.
PRUNING HEDGES: After the initial pruning at planting, hedges need to be pruned often. Once the hedge reaches the desired height, prune new growth back whenever it grows another 6 to 8 inches. Prune to within 2 inches of the last pruning. Hedges may be pruned twice a year, in spring and again in mid-summer, to keep them dense and attractive.
PRUNING EVERGREENS: With few exceptions, evergreens (conifers) require little pruning. Different types of evergreens should be pruned according to their varied growth habits. o Pines only put on a single flush of tip growth each spring and then stop growing. Prune before these “candles” of new needles become mature. Pines seldom need pruning, but if you want to promote more dense growth, remove up to two-thirds of the length of newly expanded candles. Don’t prune further back than the current year’s growth. o Cedars and junipers grow continuously throughout the growing season. They can be pruned any time through the middle of summer. Even though these plants will tolerate heavy shearing, their natural form is usually most desirable, so prune only to correct growth defects.
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