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HYSSOP
‘Apricot Sunrise’–(Agastache x ‘Apricot
Sunrise’) - Fragrant apricot-orange blooms atop
gray-green foliage. Very heat and drought
tolerant, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Ht. 18-24”.
‘Blue Fortune’ –(Agastache foeniculum ‘Blue
Fortune’) - Free-blooming masses of upright
spikes. Peppermint scented foliage. Fragrant.
Easy. Attractive to hummingbirds. Ht. 30”.
‘Coronado’– (Agastache aurantiaca ‘Coronado’) -
Yellow flowers tinted with orange. Very aromatic
foliage. Ht. 24”.
‘‘Red Fortune’–(Agastache ‘Red Fortune’) - Spikes
filled with long, tubular flowers. Foliage has a
pleasant anise or peppermint-lemon fragrance.
Great for containers. Tolerates extreme heat.
Ht. 28”.
‘Sonoran Sunset’–(Agastache cana ‘Sonoran
Sunset’) - A more compact hyssop that blooms
earlier than other varieties. Flowers are a
lavender-rose. Blooms summer to fall. Ht. 15”.
ICE PLANT
‘Gold Nugget’–(Delosperma ‘Gold Nugget’) -
Daisy-like gold blooms during the summer. Ht.
2-4”, slowly spreading.
‘Mesa Verde’–(Delosperma cooperi ‘Mesa Verde’) -
Salmon pink flowers on thin leaved succulent
foliage. Vigorous grower, great in a dry sunny
location for a ground cover or rock garden. Ht.
2”.
‘Purple’–(Delosperma cooperi) - Fuschia-pink 2”
daisy-like flowers. Long, thin succulent leaves.
Spreads rapidly. Does great in poor soils. Ht.
6-7”.
‘Red
Mountain’ (Delosperma dyeri ‘Red
Mountain’)-Reddish flowers on succulent leaves.
Must have well drained soil. Groundcover. Ht.
10”, width 15-20”
‘Starburst’–(Delosperma floribundum ‘Starburst’)
- Hot pink blooms during the summer. A mat
forming perennial with interesting succulent
foliage. Ht. 3”.
‘Tufted Ice Plant’–(Delosperma sphalmanoides
‘Tufted Ice Plant’) - Tiny finger like leaves
grow in a tight mat that is smothered with
fuschia colored flowers in very early spring.
Needs well drained soil, ideal for rock gardens.
Ht. 3”.
IRIS
Bearded Iris
(Iris hybrids) - We carry a wide variety of
Bearded Iris bare root in the fall. In the
spring and summer we will have some varieties
potted. Bearded Iris bloom in May and June and
prefer a very well-drained location.
Miniature Bearded Iris
(Iris pumila) - These are dwarf versions of
Bearded Iris in white, purple, blue, or yellow.
Full sun and good drainage make this a great
plant for the rock garden or front of a border.
Ht. 10-15”.
Siberian Iris
(Iris sibirica) - Siberian Iris are easy to grow
and the erect, bright green, sword-like foliage
looks great all summer. They have 3-4” blooms in
May and June, blooming after the Bearded Iris.
This iris will grow happily in full sun, in
average garden soil, but prefers a moist but not
soggy location.
‘Butter and Sugar’ - Award winning variety!
Buttery yellow falls and white standards. Likes
moist, organic soil. Bloom time bridges the gap
between German and Japanese Iris. Ht. 28”.
‘Eric the Red’ - Deep wine red falls, slight
velvet texture.
‘‘Ruffled Velvet’ - Velvety violet
standards and darker, very ruffled falls.
Prefers moist, humusy, slightly acidic soil. Ht.
28”.
Variegated Iris
(Iris pallida ‘Variegata’) - Flowers of blue
with yellow beards bloom above yellow variegated
foliage. The grass like variegated leaves really
brightens a garden. Prefers a moist site. Ht.
2’.
JACOB’S LADDER
‘Bressingham Purple’ (Polemonium
‘Bressingham Purple’) - The dark purple leaves
of this unusual selection fade to green in the
summer heat. This clumping perennial reaches 24”
tall and is at home in deep shaded, moist
woodland landscapes. Ht. 2’.
‘Brise d’ Anjou’ (Polemonium caeruluem
‘Brise d’Anjou’) - Sky-blue flowers and
variegated fern-like foliage. Plant in average,
well-drained soil. Polemonium doesn’t
care for sites which are overly hot and sunny.
Ht. 24”.
‘
Stairway to Heaven’–(Polemonium ‘Stairway to
Heaven’) - Leaves are a vivid dark green with a
cream edge emerging with a beautiful pink flush.
Sky-blue bell-shaped flowers above the
vareigated foliage. Ht. 12-18”.
JOE PYE WEED
‘‘Chocolate’–(Eupatorium maculatum ‘Chocolate’) -
Chocolate colored leaves and deep purple stems
with white flowers from July into Sept. Ht.
4-5’.
‘Gateway’–(Eupatorium maculatum ‘Gateway’) -
Flat-topped, mauve-pink flower clusters in the
fall. Ht. 4-5’.
‘Little Joe’–(Eupatorium purpurea ‘Little Joe’)
- Big mauve flower heads and attractive green
foliage. Compact and low growing, with an
excellent upright habit. Ht. 4’.
‘Phantom’
(Eupatorium maculatum ‘Phantom’) - A
great compact version of an old time favorite
for today’s smaller gardens. Large wine-red
flower clusters. Ht. 30”.
JUPITER’S BEARD
Red–(Centranthus ruber) - Large clusters of
tiny, fragrant, red flowers in late spring and
summer. Ht. 2’.
KNAUTIA
‘Knautia’–(Knautia macedonia) - Many tiny, dark
purple to dark red, scabiosa-like flowers July
to frost. Ht. 2-3’.
‘Mars Midget’–(Knautia macedonica ‘Mars Midget’)
- A profusion of brilliant ruby-red flowers on
compact, dwarf plants. Very long blooming. Ht.
16”.
‘Melton Pastels’–(Knautia macedonia ‘Melton
Pastels’) - Mix of purple, lilac, blue, pink,
and rose colors. Lots of pin cushion flowers.
Lacy foliage. Ht. 3’.
LACE PLANT
‘Border
Jewel’ (Persicaria affinus ‘Border Jewel’) -
Creamy white flower spikes. Dark green leaves
that change to red in the fall. Withstands foot
traffic. Cutflower. Groundcover. Ht. 4-12”,
width 16-24”.
Giant Lace Plant-(Persicaria polymorpha) - Large
white plumes over clumping foliage. Ht. 4’.
‘Brushstrokes’–(Persicaria ‘Brushstrokes’) - In
full sun the leaves are velvety chartreuse-green
with a painted black chevron, like brushstrokes.
In deep shade, the velvet is dark green and the
plant is a foot taller. Ht. 32-36”.
‘Painter’s Palette’–(Persicaria filiforma
‘Painter’s Palette’) - Sprays of dark red,
bead-like flowers in late summer bloom over
heart-shaped, variegated leaves. Ht. 24-30”.
‘Red Dragon’–(Persicaria ‘Red Dragon’) - Spring
foliage is a deep burgundy then turns color
throughout the summer, which can vary to shades
of red, mint, silver, and burgundy. As
temperatures increase foliage turns more green.
Adaptable to soil types. Ht. 24”.
LADY’S MANTLE
‘Auslese’ (Alchemilla mollis ‘Auslese’)
- Striking chartreuse foliage. Star shaped
yellowish-green flowers. Ht. 10-18”, slowly
spreading.
LAMB’S EAR
‘Big Ear’–(Stachys ‘Helene von Stein’) - Wooly
Lamb’s Ear with leaves twice the size of regular
Lamb’s Ears. Ht. 10-12”.
‘Hummelo’ (Stachys monieri ‘Hummelo’)
- Glossy, dark green foliage. Rosy-pink flowers.
Great for borders, groundcovers and containers.
Ht. 18-20”, width 18”.
‘Silky
Fleece’ (Stachys byzantina ‘Silky
Fleece’) - Silver-gray foliage. Forms a silky,
groundcover carpet only 2” tall. Needs well
drained soil. Ht. 2”, width 10”.
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LAMIUM
‘Anne Greenaway’–(Lamium ‘Anne Greenaway’) -
Dramatic folilage that is a combination of dark
and light green, chartreuse, and silver. Mauve
flowers in late spring and summer. Ht. 6”.
‘Beacon Silver’–(Lamium maculatum ‘Beacon
Silver’) - Spreading groundcover with delicate,
rosy-pink flowers and silver leaves edged in
green. Blooms spring and summer. Ht. 6-8”.
False Lamium–(Lamiastrum galeobdolon ‘Herman’s
Pride’) - Unusual groundcover with small yellow
flower spikes in summer and attractive,
silver-flecked foliage. Ht. 12-18”.
‘Orchid Frost’–(Lamium maculatum ‘Orchid Frost’)
- Silver foliage with blue-green margins; blooms
profusly with orchid blooms in spring and
re-blooms again in late summer and fall. Ht. 6”
‘Shell Pink’–(Lamium maculatum ‘Shell Pink’) -
Green and white form covered in pink blooms
early spring to summer. Ht. 12”.
‘White Nancy’–(Lamium maculatum ‘White Nancy’) -
Outstanding white flowering form, brightens dark
shady areas. Silver leaves with green edges. Ht.
6”.
LAVENDER
NEW!–‘Hidcote
Superior’ (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote
Superior’) -Very aromatic silvery foliage. Deep
purple-blue flowers bloom for weeks. needs well
drainded soil. Ht. 12-16”, width 18”.
‘Munstead’–(Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’) -
Evergreen, aromatic foliage. Lavender blooms in
July and August. Ht. 18-24”.
LENTEN ROSE
(Helleborus orientalis) - Large flowers and
striking evergreen, palm-like foliage. Early
spring blooms are white, pink or maroon. Ht.
18-24”.
‘Royal Heritage’–(Helleborus x ‘Royal Heritage’)
- Flower colors range from purple, near-black,
red, rose-pink, yellow, pale green and white.
Some are spotted or brushed with a contrasting
color. The evergreen, leathery leaves are
serrated. Seed pods add additional interest
after the plants are finished blooming. Ht.
18-24”.
LIATRIS
‘Eureka’–(Liatris pycnostachya ‘Eureka’) -
Breathtaking 5’+ densely packed reddish-purple
long lasting flower spikes. Ht. 5’.
‘‘Kobold’–(Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’) - Deep
purple flower spikes in the summer and fall. Ht.
18”.
‘Kobold
Original’ (Liatris spicata ‘Kobold
Original’) - The true original ‘Kobold’. A
shorter cultivar from divisions, not seeds.
Thick rosy-violet flower spikes. Attracts
hummingbirds and butterflies. Deer resistant.
Ht. 14”.
White (Liatris spicata ‘White’) -
Attractive spikes of closely-spaced small pure
white flowers. Excellent contrast to
broad-leaved plants. Ht. 18-24”.
LIGULARIA
‘Desdemona’–(Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’) -
Huge, rounded, leathery leaves make a bold
statement in the shade garden. Yellow blooms in
summer. Ht. 3-4’, 4-5’ wide.
‘Othello’–(Ligularia dentata ‘Othello’) -
Orange-yellow, daisy-like flowers in July and
August. Very bold, large, leathery leaves. Ht.
3-4’, 3-4’ wide.
‘The Rocket’–(Ligularia stenocephala ‘The
Rocket’) - Wand-like spikes of bright yellow
flowers in summer tower above attractive, bold,
serrated leaves. Ht. 5-6’, 4’ wide.
LILY
Asiatic Lilies
(Lillium) - Sturdier than the Oriental Lilies,
these hardy bulbs will form a large clump of
colorful blooms in June. Full sun to light
shade, their main requirement is a well-drained
site. Easy and long lived. Many varieties to
choose from.
Oriental Lilies
(Lillium) - These are very showy lilies with an
elegant bloom in mid-summer. The flowers open
flat, and some recurve slightly, many are
spotted. All are fragrant. Well-drained soil is
a must. Many varieties to choose from.
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY
(Convallaria majalis) - Delightfully
fragrant, white bell-shaped flowers. Ht. 6-8”.
LOBELIA
‘Grape Knee High’–(Lobelia ‘Grape Knee High’) -
A shorter lobelia with deep purple flowers.
Longer blooming period. Ht. 25”.
‘Queen Victoria’–(Lobelia cardinalis ‘Queen
Victoria’) - Tall, bright red flower spikes in
summer; maroon foliage. Ht. 3’.
LOOSESTRIFE
Gooseneck–(Lysimachia clethroides) - Graceful,
curving racemes of white blossoms on erect
plants in summer. Ht. 3’, quickly spreading.
MALLOW
‘Blue Fountain’ (Malva hybrid
‘Blue Fountain’)-Deep blue cupped flowers with a
lighter edge. Very long blooming. Ht. 50”.
‘Mystic Merlin’ (Malva sylvestris
‘Mystic Merlin’) - Hollyhock flowers with shades
of blue, purple and mauve. Long blooming. Ht.
5’.
‘Park Allee’ (Malva hybrid ‘Park
Allee’) -Large double centered, creamy colored
flowers. Ht. 60”.
‘Sweet Sixteen’ (Malva hybrid
‘Sweet Sixteen’)-Dwarf plants with soft pink
flowers. Ht. 24”.
‘Zebrina’ (Malva sylvestris ‘Zebrina’)
- Purple and white summer blooms. Ht. 2’.
MALTESE CROSS
‘Gardeners
World’ (Lychnis coronaria ‘Gardeners
World’) - Masses of double, deep crimson flowers
on stems growing up to 24”. Flowers look like
mini Carnations. Silvery-gray leaves. A very
long blooming period. Cutflower. Ht. 20-26”.
Maltese Cross–(Lychnis chalcedonica) - Intense,
scarlet flowers with deeply-notched petals
arranged in large clusters. Summer bloom. Ht.
2-3’.
MEXICAN HAT
Prairie Coneflower–(Ratibida
columnifera ‘Red’) Striking native wildflower.
Red flowers with pronounced center cone. Plant
in well-drained site. Ht. 3-4’.
'Yellow'–(Ratibida columnifera
‘Yellow’) - Native wildflower. Yellow flowers
with pronounced brown cone. Ht. 3-4’.
MONEYWORT
Creeping Jenny–(Lysimachia nummularia) - Bright
green leaves with a trailing, creeping habit and
small yellow flowers. Good groundcover. Ht.
1-2”.
Gold Creeping Jenny–(Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’)
- Gold leaves with a trailing, creeping habit.
Good ground cover. Ht. 1-2”.
MUM
(Chrysanthemum x morifolium) - Wonderful,
long-lasting fall colors. We will carry a few in
the spring and a wide selection of colors in the
fall.
OBEDIANT PLANT
‘‘Miss Manners’ –(Physostegia virginiana ‘Miss
Manners’) - Good clumping form that is not
invasive. Trumpet-shaped flowers on spikes.
Plant in any soil, either wet or dry. Wonderful
cut flower. Very easy to grow. Ht. 18-24”.
‘Vivid’–(Physostegia virginiana ‘Vivid’) -
Trumpet-shaped flowers on spikes. Plant in any
soil, either wet or dry. Wonderful cut flower.
Very easy to grow. Spreads but is easy to keep
under control. Ht. 18-24”.
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