Kirilow Indigo
(Indigofera kirilowii)—This is a low, dense, suckering shrub with bright green summer foliage. Beautiful, rose-pink flowers are produced in 4-5” long, erect spikes late in the spring. Prune to the ground each spring for best appearance. Does well in calcareous soils. Height 2-3’, spread 3-5’.

Rose Carpet Indigo
(Indigofera pseudotinctoria ‘Rose Carpet’)—A low-spreading, groundcover plant that forms a rug of vegetation with blooms from late June until frost. Flowers are a rich rose-pink and borne in small 1-2” spikes. Top growth can be removed each spring like on a Butterflybush if any winter dieback occurs. Height 6-12”, spread 12-18”.

JETBEAD
Black Jetbead
(Rhodotypos scandens)—A tough durable shrub for difficult sites. Bright green foliage on arching branches. Small white flowers are followed by shiny black berries that last through the following spring. Will grow in sun to shade. Height 3-5’, spread 4-6’.

KERRIA
Double Flowering Japanese Kerria
(Kerria japonica ‘Pleniflora’)—Dense shrub covered with globe-shaped, golden-yellow flowers in May. Bright green twigs are attractive in winter. Does best in shade. Height 6-8’, spread 6-10’.

Honshu Japanese Kerria
(Kerria japonica ‘Honshu’)—Large, bright yellow flowers in the spring, repeating lightly during the summer. Selected for larger flower size and increased stem hardiness. Height 4-5’, spread 4-6’.

Variegated Japanese Kerria
(Kerria japonica ‘Picta’)—A great plant for adding a little color to a shaded corner of the yard. Not only does this selection have attractive single yellow flowers but the leaves also add to the show by adding with creamy-white edged variegated foliage. Winter stems retain a bright green color. Height 3-4’, spread 4-5’.

White Flowering Japanese Kerria
(Kerria japonica ‘Albiflora’)—Brighten up a shady spot with the beautiful, clear white flowers and arching, bright green winter stems of this plant. Does best in lightly shaded locations. Height 3-5’, spread 4-6’.

LEPTODERMIS
Chinese Leptodermis
(Leptodermis oblonga)—This little known shrub is a real blooming machine! Produces small violet-purple, lilac-like blooms from late spring until frost. On top of that, they are even fragrant! Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’.

LILAC
Canada Hybrids
(Syringa x hyacinthiflora)—Developed in Canada, these vigorous lilacs are exceptionally hardy. Dark green, disease resistant foliage turns reddish-purple in the fall. Very fragrant flower clusters are produced in abundance early in the spring. Height 10-12’, spread 10-12’.
‘Mount Baker’––Single white, extremely fragrant flowers.
‘Pocahontas’—A very popular selection with deep maroon-purple buds that open to deep violet, fragrant, single flowers. Exceptionally hardy and vigorous. Height 10-12’, spread 10-12’.

Common Lilac
(Syringa vulgaris)—The old-fashioned purple lilac that everybody knows and loves. Single lilac flowers in large panicles. Very fragrant blooms also work out nicely as a cut flower. An easy to grow shrub that has been a favorite for years. Numerous hybrids have been introduced that give us both single and double flowering forms in just about any color imaginable. Plant them in full sun and well drained soil. Height 8-12’, spread 8-10’.
‘Beauty of Moscow’ (‘Krasavitsa Moskvy’)—A vigorous selection with an abundant production of beautiful, double, pale pink flowers. Blooms are actually pink in bud, fading to white as they open and age. Height 10-12’, spread 6-8’
‘Charles Joly’—Double, magenta flowers. One of the earlier French hybrids but still one of the favorites.
‘Common Purple’—An old-fashioned favorite! Extremely fragrant, single, lilac-purple flowers are a wonderful addition to the garden. Also great as a cut flower. Extremely tough and durable. Height 8-12’, spread 8-12’.
‘Prairie Petite’—One of the smallest selections making it perfect for today’s landscapes. Light pink flowers fade to lavender. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’.
‘‘Sensation’—An outstanding selection with individual flowers that are purple with a pure white border. One of the best. Height 8-10’, 8-12’.
‘White’ (var. alba)—Just like the Common Purple Lilac but with pure white flowers. Height 8-10’, spread 8-10’.
‘Wonderblue’ (‘Little Boy Blue’)—A compact grower with sky-blue flowers and a nice fragrance. A good choice where space is a little more limited. Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’.

Dwarf Lilac
(Syringa meyeri, S. patula, S. microphylla and S. julinanae)—This is actually a collection of three closely related species. All produce attractive, dark green, glossy foliage that has a unique, undulating habit making for an attractive shrub even out of bloom. Spring flowers are spectacular and typically very fragrant. Height and spread will vary with selection.
‘Dwarf Korean’ (S. meyeri ‘Palibin’)––One of the best! an excellent shrub for the landscape due to its smaller size and compact habit. Produces an awesome display of pinkish-lilac to lavender color flowers in the spring. Extremely fragrant! Excellent mildew and borer resistance. Hardy and easy to grow. Height 4-5’, spread 5-6’.
‘George Eastman’ (S. pubescens subsp. julinanae ‘George Eastman’)—This handy dwarf plant is a chance seedling discovered in Durand-Eastman Park in Rochester, NY in the early 1970’s. Wine-red buds open to cherry-pink flowers. Magnificent in bloom! Height 4-6’, spread 4-5’.
‘Josee’ (S. x ‘Josee’)––A unique dwarf lilac hybrid with an attractive spring display of lavender-pink flowers, reminiscent of Meyer Lilac (S. meyeri), one of its parents, but with a reblooming tendency, especially in the fall, which is more typical of Littleleaf Lilac, another one of its parents. Very tough and easy to grow. Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’.
‘Miss Kim’ (S. patula ‘Miss Kim’)––Purple buds that open to fragrant blue-purple flowers slightly later than ‘Dwarf Korean’. Compact habit and small size makes it a great landscape plant. Easy to grow. Height 5-7’, spread 4-6’.
‘Red Pixie’ (S. pubescens subsp. julianae ‘Red Pixie’)––This selection was selected from seeds collected from a Julian Lilac that appears to have crossed with a Meyer Lilac (S. meyeri). Slightly taller than wide with ruby-red flowers that gradually fade to pink. A beautiful plant with a nice dwarf habit. Height 4-6’, spread 4-5’.

Fairytale Series Hybrid Lilac
(Syringa hybrids)—This exciting group of lilacs was introduced by Bailey Nurseries of St. Paul, Minnesota. Bred to have a compact, dwarf habit similar to the Dwarf Korean Lilac, but with flower colors not previously available. Introductions have been wonderful additions to the garden palette. Full sun and well-drained soil are a must.
‘Prince Charming’ (‘Bailming’)—Deep wine-red flower buds open to lavender-pink blossoms with a wonderful fragrance. Offered here grafted on a short trunk to create a beautiful, small flowering tree. Height 5-6’ (from the graft), spread 4-6’.
‘Tinkerbelle’ (‘Bailbelle’)— A hybrid resulting from crossing Dwarf Korean Lilac with Littleleaf Lilac and is offered here grafted onto a short trunk for a more dramatic effect. The compact top has a stunning display of fragrant pink flowers in the spring. Height 5-6’ (from the graft), spread 4-5’.


 

MAHONIA (Oregon Grapeholly)
Compact Mahonia
(Mahonia aquifolium ‘Compacta’)—Compact dwarf form of the Common Mahonia. Bright yellow flowers in the spring and grape-like clusters of fruits developing through the summer. Leaves turn purplish-red in the fall and remain on the plant through the winter. A great choice for adding year-round color into the landscape. Plant in well-drained soil. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. A 2005 Pride of Kansas Selection.

Common Mahonia
(Mahonia aquifolium)—Bright yellow flowers on a glossy evergreen shrub. New foliage is reddish-bronze changing to lustrous dark green for the summer season. Winter color is a deep purplish-bronze. Height 3-6’, spread 3-5’.

MOCKORANGE
Blizzard Mockorange
(Philadelphus lewisii ‘Blizzard’)—Single, white, incredibly fragrant flowers on a dense, upright plant. This selection is prized for its hardiness and was in fact selected from seedling population collected in Canada. Now that is cold hardy! Height 4-5’, spread 3-4’.

Miniature Snowflake Mockorange
(Philadelphus x ‘Miniature Snowflake’)—Double, fragrant flowers. Compact, dwarf shrub. Heavy bloomer. Originally selected as a branch sport of ‘Minnesota Snowflake’ by a nursery in Minnesota. Height 3-4’, spread 2-3’.

Minnesota Snowflake Mockorange
(Philadelphus x virginalis ‘Minnesota Snowflake’)—Double, white, fragrant flowers that reach up to 2” across. Extremely hardy. Height 6-8’, spread 5-6’.

Natchez Mockorange
(Philadelphus x ‘Natchez’)—One of our favorites! Slightly fragrant, 1 1/2” diameter, pure white, single flowers cover the plant in the spring. Absolutely stunning in bloom. Height 8-10’, spread 6-8’.

NANDINA
Nandina is a beautiful plant, however it’s use in our area needs to be tempered with the knowledge that winter hardiness can be an issue. For best results we would recommend planting in protected areas such as southern exposures, mulch heavily and expect that some years will be better than others. Prune out deadwood in the spring and allow new growth from the base fill the plant back in through the growing season. Size will vary by selection.

Fire Power Nandina
(Nandina domestica var. nana ‘Fire Power’)—Dense, mounding, more vigorous growing form with lacy leaves and spectacular red fall foliage color that carries into the winter. This is a dwarf form. Height 12-18”, spread 18-24”.

Sienna Sunrise Nandina
(Nandina domestica ‘Monfar’)—Intense, fiery-red new growth in the spring that changes to lush green through the summer. Red color returns to the foliage in the fall and remains through the winter. Winter hardiness can be an issue so plant only in very protected locations. Height 3-4’, spread 2-3’.

NEW JERSEY TEA
NEW!—New Jersey Tea
(Ceanothus americanus)—This plant can be found growing natively throughout much of the midwest. Produces small clusters of white flowers early in the summer. Plant in well-drained soil. Tolerates pretty rough conditions. Height 3-4’, spread 3-5’.

Marie Simon New Jersey Tea
(Ceanothus x pallidus ‘Marie Simon’)—An interesting, small flowering shrub with attractive, fluffy, soft pink flower heads borne out at the end of the branches. Blooms in late spring. Plant in well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’.

NINEBARK
Center Glow Ninebark
(Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Center Glow’)—This plant is the result of a cross between ‘Diablo’ and ‘Dart’s Gold’. New growth emerges golden in color, quickly changing to a deep burgundy for the rest of the season. The new golden growth contrasting against the more mature burgundy foliage is quite stunning. Height 8-10’, spread 8-10’.

Diablo Ninebark
(Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Monlo’)—This stunning selection of Common Ninebark has brilliant reddish-purple spring foliage similar to the purple-leafed plums. Clusters of white flowers in the spring add to the show. Plant in full sun. Renew by pruning to the ground in the spring if needed. Height 8-10’, spread 8-10’.

Summer Wine Ninebark
(Physocarpus opulifolis ‘Seward’)—An impressive selection with wonderful, dark crimson-red leaves and a neat, compact habit. White to pinkish white flowers in the spring really stand out against the dark foliage. Use this plant to add a splash of color in the landscape. Height 4-6’, spread 5-6’.

PEARLBUSH
The Bride Pearlbush
(Exochorda x macrantha ‘The Bride’)—A wonderful, compact selection, suitable to most gardens. Produces an abundance of 3-4” long, 6-10 flowered racemes. Individual flowers are bright white and reach 1 1/4” in diameter. Height 3-4’, spread 4-6’.

PEASHRUB
‘Walker’—An amazingly tough plant; tolerates extremely poor soils, strong winds, drought, and both hot summer and cold winter temperatures. This is a strongly weeping form with finely textured, fern-like foliage. Makes a stunning specimen! Height 6-8’, spread 6-8’.


PHEASANT BERRY
Pheasant Berry
(Leycesteria formosa ‘Notbruce’)—Bright yellow-green spring foliage, tinged with red on the new growth. Midsummer brings 4” long, pendulous clusters of white flowers followed by dark purple berries in the fall. Should be cut back close to the ground in the spring. Plant in moist soil. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’.

PLUM
Cistina Plum
(Prunus x cistina)— A popular shrub because of it’s stunning, reddish-purple foliage. Also produces attractive, light pink, fragrant flowers in the spring. Needs full sun and well-drained soils. Height 6-8’, spread 5-6’.

POTENTILLA
Potentilla
(Potentilla fruticosa)—A refined, graceful shrub with beautiful, deeply lobed, bright green foliage. Brilliant strawberry-like blooms smother the plant in color throughout the summer. Prune back to 12-18” in early spring for best appearance. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’.
‘Abbotswood’—Outstanding, large white flowers and blue-green foliage. Long blooming!
‘Dakota Sunspot’ (‘Fargo’)—Vivid yellow flowers and compact growth habit.
‘Goldfinger’—Rich golden-yellow flowers and excellent heat tolerance.
‘Jackman’ (‘Jackmanii’)––Large, brilliant yellow flowers. Very dense habit.
‘Pink Beauty’––Clear pink flowers in abundance! Color fades to white in hot weather.
‘Red Ace’—Flowers of red with undersides of yellow. Colors up best when temperatures are cooler. Will bloom yellow through hotter days.

PRIVET
Cheyenne Privet
(Ligustrum vulgare ‘Cheyenne’)—One of the best shrubs for planting a formal or trimmed hedge. Dark green foliage and a dense growth habit. This easy to grow shrub is very tolerant of heavy shearing. If left untrimmed, shrub will develop a large rounded habit and will actually have attractive white flowers in the spring and small black fruits by fall. Very hardy! Height 2-10’, spread 2-10’.

Golden Vicary Privet
(Ligustrum x vicaryi)—A popular yellow-leafed hybrid introduce from England. Bright yellow foliage provides color all season long. Extremely tolerant of pruning. May freeze back some in extremely cold winters but quickly regrows. Height 4-8’, spread 4-6’.

Lodense Privet
(Ligustrum vulgare ‘Lodense’)—A smaller, more compact form of the species. Smaller habit and tolerance to shearing make this a good choice for formal hedges, especially where a smaller size is desired. Height 2-4’, spread 2-4’.