ACANTHUS
Bear's Breeches |
 A. mollis - Tropical-looking with large glossy
foliage and tall mauve and white flower spikes July-Aug. 4 ft. Sun. |
ACHILLEA
Yarrow |
Easy to grow perennial. Airy dissected foliage. Drought resistant. Flowers good for fresh cut or drying. June-Sept. Sun. |
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A. 'Moonshine' - Attractive silver foliage.
Bright yellow flowers. 2 ft. |
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A. millefolium 'Paprika' - Red flowers. 2-3 ft. |
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 A. millefolium 'Royal Tapestry' - Royal purple
flowers with white centers June-Sept. 2 ft. |
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A. millefolium 'Summer Pastels' - Pastel
shaded flowers. 2 ft. |
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A. roseum 'Apple Blossom' - Pinkish peach
flowers. 2 ft. |
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A. tomentosa 'Golden Fleece' - Silvery-green
mats of fern-like foliage. Bright golden yellow flowers June-July. 6 in. |
ACONITUM
Monk's Hood |
Erect plants with unique hooded flowers. Roots, leaves and seeds are poisonous. Plants prefer moist fertile
soil in a shaded location. |
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A. fisheri - Vigorous upright plant with glossy green
foliage. Royal blue flower spikes Aug.-Sept. 4 ft. |
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A. x cammarum 'Stainless Steel' - Steely blue
hooded flowers Aug.-Sept. Divided, glossy, grayish green foliage. 40 in. |
ACORUS
Sweet Flag |
A. gramineus 'Ogon' - Arching, golden
sword-like foliage. Good accent for planters and moist shady locations. 10 in. Part shade. |
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A. gramineus 'Variegatus' - Arching, white
variegated sword-like foliage for this decorative grass. Good for moist shady locations. 12-18 in. Part shade. |
AEGOPODIUM
Bishop's Weed |
A. podograria 'Variegatum' - Hardy deciduous
ground cover. Can be invasive. Requires little care. Good plant for shady locations. White flowers in June-July. 12 in. Shade. |
AGASTACHE
Hyssop |
Upright plant with aromatic foliage. Showy, tubular flowers June-Sept. Sun to part shade. |
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A. 'Acapulco' - Tidy plant with aromatic foliage and showy flower display in June-Sept. 12-18 in.
'Acapulco Orange'
'Acapulco Rose'
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A. 'Blue Fortune' - Rich lavender blue
flowers. Low maintenance. 2-3 ft. |
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A. 'Tutti Fruitti' - Lavender flowers. 2 ft. |
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A. aurantiaca - Apricot spikes of tasselled florets. 18 in. |
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A. rupestris - Peach flowers. Narrow, gray
green scented foliage. Reliable, easy to grow. 2 ft. |
AJUGA
Bugleweed |
Semi-evergreen, spreading plant with decorative foliage and colorful spring flowers from May-June.
Fills in rapidly. 4 in. Good in sun or shade location. |
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A. reptans 'Black Scallop' - Very dark,
blackish-purple, glossy, scalloped foliage spreads by runners. Deep blue flowers. |
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A. reptans 'Bronze' - Dense bronze foliage
spreads by runners. Violet blue flowers. Very adaptable. |
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A. reptans 'Burgundy Glow' - Variegated creamy
white, green and maroon foliage. Violet blue flowers. |
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A. reptans 'Chocolate Chips' - Dwarf plant
with glossy deep maroon foliage. Violet blue flowers. Good for rock gardens. |
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A. reptans 'Metallica' - Vigorous, evergreen
perennial with shiny bronze foliage. Blue flowers. |
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A. reptans 'Silver Queen' - Mat forming,
evergreen perennial with attractive white and green variegated leaves. Blue flowers. |
ALCEA
Hollyhock |
Tall plants with spikes of brightly colored blossoms June-Sept. Good for background. Likes lots of
sun and fertile soil. Susceptible to rust. Sun. |
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A. ficifolia 'Single Mixture' - True perennial.
Large single flowers. Mixed colors. 6 ft. |
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A. nigra - Dark maroon flowers. 6 ft. |
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A. rosea - Large double blossoms on tall plants. 6 ft.
'Chater's Pink'
'Chater's Red'
'Chater's Yellow'
'Chater's Prize Mix' |
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A. rosea 'Creme de Cassis' - Showy single and
double rose-violet flowers with dark veining. 6 ft. |
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A. rosea 'Queeny Purple' - Easy to grow with
double flowers. Short for a Hollyhock. Purple flowers. 4 ft. |
ALCHEMILLA
Lady's Mantle |
A. mollis 'Thriller' - Hardy
plant with large gray green foliage. Airy yellow flower clusters in June-July. 12-18 in. Sun to part shade. |
ALOPECURUS
Yellow Foxtail Grass |
A. pratensis 'Variegatus' - Yellow leaves
with narrow green stripes. Makes a bright statement. 16 in. Sun to part shade. |
ALSTROMERIA
Peruvian Lily |
A. 'Jazze' - Easy to grow compact plant with
vibrant blooms. Excellent in containers and beds. Shades of rose, purple and pink bloom all summer. 10-16 in. Sun to part shade. |
AMSONIA
Threadleaf Blue Star |
A. hubrichtii - Very fine foliage.
Clusters of steel blue flowers May-June. Best when massed. 3 ft. Sun to part shade. |
ANEMONE
Japanese |
Japanese anemones are large plants that give a showy floral display of 3 in. flowers in
late summer and fall. Best in fertile soil. Shade to part shade. |
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A. hupehensis - Bright pink, single blooms. 2-4 ft. |
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A. hupehensis 'September Charm' - Bright
purple pink, single blooms. 2-3 ft. |
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A. x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' - White, single blooms. 3-4 ft. |
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A. x hybrida 'Little Princess' - Pink, single
blooms. Petite flowering. 24 in. |
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A. x hybrida 'Prince Henry' - Semi-double,
purple red blooms. 3 ft. |
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A. x hybrida 'Whirlwind' - Semi-double, pure
white blooms. 2-3 ft. |
ANEMONE
Windflower |
Large bright flowers on long stems April-May. Attractive fern-like foliage. Likes good drainage. 18 in. Part shade. |
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A. coronaria 'Harmony' - Border plant native
to forest and woodland settings. |
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A. coronaria 'Mona Lisa' - Primarily a cut flower. |
AQUILEGIA
Columbine |
Hardy perennial well suited to the Pacific Northwest. Unique spurred flowers April.
Needs well drained soil. Good border plant for part shade. |
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A. caerulea 'Biedermeier Mix' - Good dwarf
variety. Mixed colors. 18 in. |
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A. caerulea 'McKana Giants' - Tall plant
with large showy blossoms. Mixed colors. 2-3 ft. |
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A. caerulea 'Origami Mix' - Vigorous
plant with large flowers. Mixed colors. 2-3 ft. |
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A. caerulea 'Red Hobbit' - Dwarf plant with
striking red and white flowers. 14 in. |
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A. caerulea 'Swan' - Uniform size, large blooms and exceptional garden performance. Very showy blooms. 24 in.
'Swan Blue and White'
'Swan Red and White'
'Swan Violet and White'
'Swan Yellow'
'Swan Mix' |
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A. vulgaris var. stellata 'Black Barlow' -
Very double, deep maroon flowers. 18 in. |
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A. vulgaris 'Leprechaun' - Bright gold foliage
is speckled and splotched with green. Violet blue flowers. 24 in. |
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A. vulgaris 'Woodside Gold' - Intense
golden foliage in spring turns light green towards autumn. Mixed colors. 24 in. |
ARABIS
Rockcress |
Low plants suitable for borders and rock gardens. Flowers April-May. Sun to part shade. |
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A. blepharophylla 'Rose Delight' - Brilliant
rose blooms. 6 in. |
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A. caucasica 'Little Treasure' - Deep rose blooms. 4-6 in. |
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A. caucasica 'Variegata' - Green and white
variegated foliage. White flowers. 6 in. |
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A. ferdinandi coburgii 'Variegata' - Ground cover variety.
Prostrate, green and white variegated foliage. Small white flowers. 3 in. |
ARENARIA
Sandwort |
A. montana - Hardy, easy to grow
perennial. Good border plant, prolific bloomer. White flowers in April-June. 6 in. Sun to part shade. |
ARMERIA
Sea Thrift |
Flowers are held above a grass-like clump of deep green foliage April-July. Great rock garden plant.
Sun to part shade. |
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A. 'Armada Rose' - Green foliage.
Rose pink flowers. 4 in. |
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A. 'Armada White' - White flowers. 4 in. |
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A. 'Nifty Thrifty' - Unique Armeria with cream
yellow edged foliage. Rose pink flowers. 4 in. |
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A. maritima 'Red Leaf' - Grassy foliage is
burgundy colored. Striking combination with the showy rose pink flowers. 5 in. |
ARTEMISIA
Wormwood |
Hardy perennials favored for their silver foliage and sun and drought tolerance. Yellow flowers July. Sun to part shade. |
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A. 'Powis Castle' - Hardy shrub-like plant
with fine evergreen foliage. 30-36 in. |
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A. schmidtiana 'Silver Mound' - Mounding
plant with fine and soft silver foliage. 10 in. |
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A. vulgaris 'Oriental Limelight' - Upright plant with
yellow and green variegated toothed foliage. Good large accent. Can be aggressive. 12-24 in. |
ARUNCUS
Goatsbeard |
A. aethusifolius - Hardy woodland perennial.
Small white flowers in many flowered panicles in May-June. 8-10 in. Shade. |
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A. dioicus - Hardy woodland perennial. Showy
plumes of tiny, cream colored flowers April-June. 4-6 ft. Part shade. |
| ASTER |
Many species available. Most bloom in summer and fall and make excellent cut flowers. Good bee plant.
Plant in good well drained soil. Sun. |
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A. dumosus 'Alma Potschke' - Double bright
pink flowers July-Oct. 3 ft. Sun. |
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A. x frikartii 'Monch' - Lavender blue
blooms June-Oct. Excellent cut flowers. 2-3 ft. |
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A. novi-angliae 'Purple Dome' - Profuse
bloomer. Hot magenta-purple flowers Sept.-Oct. Uniform growth. 2-3 ft.
More Asters in the Annual and Premium Plant sections. |
ASTILBE
False Spiraea |
Good perennial for shade. Leaves and flowers grow on stems from rhizomes. Plants are not drought tolerant and
should be planted in a moist location. Small flowers are massed on stems to give a striking display in April-May. Shade. |
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A. chinensis pumila - A fine groundcover
version of Astilbe. Purple cone-like flowers Aug. Very floriferous. 6 in. |
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A. chinensis 'Visions' - Vigorous grower
that is more drought and sun tolerant than other varieties. Purple flower sprays. 20-24 in. |
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A. chinensis 'Visions in Pink' -
Vigorous grower that is more drought and sun tolerant than other varieties. Pink flower sprays. 20-24 in. |
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A. chinensis 'Visions in Red' -
Vigorous grower that is more drought and sun tolerant than other varieties. Red flower sprays. 20-24 in. |
ASTRANTIA
Masterwort |
A. major 'Star of Beauty' - Stunning rose
flowers on wiry stems above lobed leaves. June-Aug. 2 ft. Sun. |
AUBRIETA
Rock Cress |
Wonderful border plant for sun. Prolific bloomer April-May. Makes a dense cascading carpet. 6-8 in. Sun. |
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A. 'Hamburg State Park' - Purple flowers above green leaves. |
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A. 'Variegated Purple' - Dense variegated foliage.
Purple flowers. |
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A. 'Variegated Red' - Dense variegated foliage.
Reddish flowers. |
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A. 'Whitewell Gem' - Velvety purple flowers above green leaves. |
AURINIA
Basket of Gold |
A. saxatilis 'Summit' - Easy to grow,
old standard. Profusion of yellow blooms April-May. 18 in. Sun. |
CALAMAGROSTIS
Feathered
Reed Grass |
C. x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' -
2001 Perennial Plant of the Year -
Long blooming, low maintenance, long lived perennial grass for full sun to partial shade. Makes a dramatic
vertical accent that moves gracefully in the breeze. Works well as a specimen, screen or container plant.
Grows best in well drained fertile soil with sufficient moisture. Little maintenance is required except to
cut back stems to about 6 in. in late winter or early spring. Brown inflorescence from June-Dec. 6 ft. Sun to part shade. |
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C. x acutiflora 'Overdam' - Upright grass with
dense foliage. Leaves have white margins and start out in spring with pink highlights. Good in part shade. Pink
inflorescence July-Dec. 2-3 ft. Part shade. |
CALLA LILY
Dwarf |
Zantedeschia hybrids - Striking plants. Very floriferous. Magnificient when planted in mass or as a focal point. Sun.
'Amethyst' - Nearly purple blooms above deep
green foliage. 10-14 in.
'Dark Eyes' - Deep rose blooms with a purple
throat. Very floriferous. 10-17 in.
'Golden Chalice' - Golden yellow.
Spotted, disease resistant foliage. 14-22 in.
'Hot Flashes' - Hot pink blooms with a white
throat. Green foliage. 10-17 in.
'Intimate Ivory' - Ivory white blooms over
lanceolate foliage. 10-15 in.
'Neon Amour' - Hot pink to red,
distinctively wavy blooms. 13-19 in. |
CALLUNA
Heather |
C. vulgaris - Evergreen ground cover or low shrub. Blooms late summer. Likes well-drained, acidic soil. Zones 4-6. Sun.
** not offered in Spring **
'Corita' - White flowers Aug.-Sept. Golden foliage.
'Dark Beauty' - Semi-double blood red flowers Aug.-Oct. Dark green foliage. 10 in.
'Jeanette' - White flowers Aug.-Oct. Bright green foliage.
'Leonie' - Bright red flowers Aug.-Oct. Mid green foliage. 16-20 in.
'Merlyn' - Pink flowers on upright plants Aug.-Nov. Medium green foliage. 16-20 in. |
CAMASSIA
Camas Lily |
C. leichtlinii - Native spring flowering bulb.
Narrow strap shaped leaves. Easily naturalizes in moist spring locations. Blue flowers in April-May. 18 in. Sun. |
CAMPANULA
Bellflower |
The genus includes a large assortment of biennial and perennial species ranging from low rock garden to
background plants. All are prized for their attractive bell shaped flowers. Well suited for the Pacific Northwest.
Sun to part shade. |
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C. 'Birch Hybrid' - Spreading plant with
bright green foliage. Showy, deep blue, bell shaped flowers cover plant in May-Oct. 4 in. |
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C. 'Kent Belle' - Large, drooping, tubular,
violet, bell-like flowers with inside spotting May-July. 18-28 in. |
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C. carpatica 'Pearl Deep Blue' - Reliable
border or rock garden plant with deep green foliage and deep blue flowers in July-Sept. Needs good drainage. 6 in.
** not offered in Spring ** |
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C. carpatica 'Pearl Light Blue' - Reliable
border or rock garden plant with deep green foliage and light blue flowers in July-Sept. Needs good drainage. 6 in. |
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C. cochleariifolia 'Bavarian Blue' - Dwarf
Bellflower. Creeping rock garden plant with dainty, nodding, light blue bell-shaped flowers. June-Aug. Profuse bloomer. 4 in. |
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C. garganica - Small semi-evergreen plant
with golden, toothed, heart-shaped foliage. Light blue flowers June-Aug. 6 in. |
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C. garganica 'Dickson's Gold' - Small semi-evergreen
plant for partial shade. Golden heart shaped foliage. Blue flowers in June-Aug. 6 in. |
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C. glomerata 'Superba' - Deep violet
flowers in June-Aug. 20 in. |
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C. medium - Canterbury Bells - Bushy, self-sowing biennial with large bells in June-July. 2-3 ft.
'Canterbury Bells Blue'
'Canterbury Bells Pink'
'Cup and Saucer Mix' |
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C. persicifolia 'Telham Beauty' - Spreading
clump with tall flower spikes. Good large blue cut flower in May-June. 24 in. |
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C. portenschlagiana - Adriatic Bellflower -
Low spreading rock garden plant with glossy foliage. Likes some shade. Deep blue flowers in May-Oct. 4 in. |
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C. poscharskyana - Vigorous, sprawling
ground cover with large flowers in clusters on long stems. Lavender blue flowers in June-Oct. 9 in. |
CAREX
Sedge |
Grassy foliage makes a great accent in perennial border. Sun to part shade. |
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C. buchananii 'Curly Sedge' - Unusual light
brown narrow arching foliage that curls at the tips. Makes a great accent in perennial border. 24 in. |
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C. comans 'Bronze' - Cascading fine textured
bronze foliage. Mounding to 12 in. |
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C. comans 'Frosted Curls' - A mass of
cascading, fine-textured, light silvery green foliage. Mounding to 12 in. |
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C. dipsacea 'Green Sedge' - Striking
plant with slender, iridescent, olive green leaves. Mounded habit to 2 ft. |
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C. morrowii 'Ice Dance' - Evergreen clump with
strong creamy white variegation. Rhizomatous but not invasive. More upright than morrowii 'Variegata'. 12 in. |
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C. morrowii 'Variegata' - Dense
evergreen clump. Leathery foliage with creamy variegation. 12 in. |
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C. testacea 'Prairie Fire' - Atrractive green-bronze
foliage is tipped with reddish orange. 12-18 in. |
CARYOPTERIS
Bluebeard |
Deciduous shrub-like plant with small, vivid sky blue flowers June-Sept. 30 in. Sun. |
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C. 'Longwood Blue' - Silvery green foliage. |
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C. 'Worcester Gold' - Golden yellow foliage. |
CATANANCHE
Cupid's Dart |
C. caerulea - Easy to grow plant makes
good cut or dried flower. Light blue flowers in June-Sept. 18-24 in. Sun. |
CENTRANTHUS
Jupiter's Beard |
C. ruber 'Coccineus' - Crimson flower clusters
on tall plants that will naturalize. Good cut flower. Long bloom time June-Oct. 3 ft. Sun to part shade. |
CERASTIUM
Snow in Summer |
C. tomentosum - Silvery foliage is covered
by small white flowers in April-June. Vigorous cascading habit. 4 in. Sun. |
CERATOSTIGMA
Plumbago |
C. plumbaginoides - Deciduous low perennial
with rounded matte green leaves that redden in the fall. Small brilliant blue flowers in July-Sept. 12 in. Sun. |
CHAENORRHINUM
Dwarf Snapdragon |
C. origanifolium 'Summer Skies' - Pronounced
kay-nor-ri num. Heat tolerant plant with small green leaves. Needs a sunny warm location. Profuse bloomer with
small blue snapdragon-like flowers in May-Sept. 10 in. Sun. |
CIMICIFUGA
Bugbane |
C. ramosa - Deeply cut foliage. Tall plant with
2' feathery white, fragrant racemes in mid summer. 5 ft. Part shade. |
CISTUS
Rock Rose |
C. x purpureus - Large shrub-like plant has cheery,
single, rose blossoms with dark spots in the center in June-July. 4 ft. Sun. |
CONVOLVULUS
Silver Bush |
C. cneorum - Shrub-like plant with striking
silver foliage. 1½ in. funnel-shaped white flowers in July-Aug. Very drought tolerant. 12 in. Sun. |
COREOPSIS
Tickseed |
Fast growing, prolific bloomers for sunny borders. C. grandiflora varieties have dense foliage
and prominent blooms. C. verticillata and C. rosea varieties are more open with lacy foliage. Sun. |
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C. 'Jethro Tull' - Single row of golden
yellow fluted flowers. 15-18 in. ** not offered in Spring ** |
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C. 'Limerock Dream' - Citrus shades from
magenta orange to yellow. Spreading. Heat tolerant. 12-18 in. ** not offered in Spring ** |
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C. 'Limerock Ruby' - Vibrant, ruby red blooms.
Small, narrow, deep green leaves. 18 in. |
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C. auriculata forma nana 'Elfin Gold' -
Compact. Cheery yellow-orange flowers. Suitable for rock gardens. 10 in. |
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C. grandiflora 'Baby Sun' - Semi-double,
golden yellow flowers with maroon markings in center. 18 in. |
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C. grandiflora 'Early Sunrise' - Golden
double flowers. Dense foliage. 18 in. |
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C. grandiflora 'Rising Sun' - Full compact
plant. Blooms in its first year with golden yellow semi-double flowers that have red markings at the center of the
petals. 18 in. |
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C. grandiflora 'Sunfire' - Golden yellow
petals have a fiery burgundy-red base. Single flowers. Compact plant. 18 in. |
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C. grandiflora 'Sunray' - Golden
semi-double flowers. 24 in. |
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C. grandiflora 'Sunshine Superman' - Low growing
plant with medium-sized, golden yellow blooms. 10 in. |
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C. verticillata 'Moonbeam' -
1992 Perennial Plant of the Year - Very popular plant with showy summer flower
display of 1 in. sunny yellow, daisy-like flowers. Lacy foliage. 12 in. |
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C. verticillata 'Zagreb' - Showy
summer golden yellow flower display. Lacy foliage. 12 in. |
CORTADERIA
Pampas Grass |
Large, coarse, clumping grass with very tall showy plumes in late summer. 8 ft. Sun. |
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C. selloana Pink - Dusky mauve plumes
in Aug.-Sept. |
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C. selloana White - Showy white plumes in
Aug.-Sept. |
| CORYDALIS |
Lacy fern-like foliage. Loose flower clusters April-Sept. Best in cool, moist, well-drained locations. Shade to part shade. |
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C. flexuosa 'Purple Leaf' - Deep blue flowers
over lacy purple foliage. 12-15 in. |
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C. lutea - Yellow flower clusters over lacy,
green foliage. 15 in. |
CORYNEPHORUS
Grey Hair Grass |
C. canescens 'Spiky Blue' - Attractive compact
grey green foliage. Likes good drainage. 10 in. Sun. |
COSMOS
Chocolate |
C. astrosanguineus - Chocolate Cosmos -
Perennial with rich green foliage. Unique dark maroon flowers have a sweet scent of chocolate July-Sept. 24 in.
More Cosmos in the Annual section. |
| COTONEASTER |
C. dammeri - Prostrate plant with small
glossy foliage. Small white flowers along stems in June. Bright red berries from fall through winter. Hardy,
fast growing evergreen shrub. 4 in. Sun to part shade. |
CROCOSMIA
Montbretia |
C. masoniorum 'Lucifer' - Arching, dark
red-orange flower clusters on stiff stems July-Aug. Great in hot sunny locations. Easy to grow. Good cut flower. 3-4 ft. Sun. |
CYPERUS
Umbrella Plant |
C. papyrus 'Isocladus' - Upright arching aquatic
plant with thread-like terminal bracts. Good accent with an exotic look. Marginally hardy. 18 in. Part shade. |
DELOSPERMA
Ice Plant |
Succulent, spreading plant with fleshy, rounded leaves and daisy-like flowers. Good for borders and banks. Sun. |
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D. 'Mesa Verde' - Iridescent salmon pink
flowers June-Oct. Bright green fleshy leaves form a dense mat. 2 in. |
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D. congestum - Very low ground hugging plant
with roundish leaves. Small yellow daisy-like flowers in June-Sept. ½ in. |
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D. cooperi - Hardy ice plant with
hot purple flowers June-Oct. Bright green foliage. 3 in. |
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D. floribundum 'Starburst' - Great groundcover with showy bright orchid flowers with crisp white centers
in June-Oct. 3 in. |
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D. nubigenum - Dense mat of small
fleshy leaves. Yellow flowers in June-July. 3 in. |
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D. sutherlandii - Lavender
pink flowers June-Sept. Not reliably hardy in this area. 4 in. |
DELPHINIUM
Larkspur |
Reliable perennial grown for its showy flower spikes. All varieties make good cut flowers and bloom
in early summer. Likes rich soil, full sun. |
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D. 'Magic Fountains' - Similar flower type and range of colors as Pacific Giants on shorter
plants that reach 3 ft.
'Cherry Blossom'
'Dark Blue with Dark Bee'
'Pure White'
'Magic Fountains Mix' |
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D. elatum 'Guardian Early Blue'
- Blue flowers spikes on thin strong stems. Perfect for cut flowers. 24-36 in. |
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D. elatum 'Pacific Giants' - Tall plants with dense spikes of semi-double flowers. Plants
can reach 5 ft. and often need staking.
'Black Knight' - Dark blue with dark bee.
'Blue Bird' - Mid blue with white bee.
'Galahad' - Pure white.
'Guinevere' - Lavender with white bee.
'King Arthur' - Dark violet with white bee.
'Summer Skies' - Light blue with white bee.
'Pacific Giants Mix' |
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D. grandiflorum 'Blue Butterfly' - Ultramarine
blue flowers in June on compact plants. 16 in. |
DESCHAMPSIA
Hair Grass |
D. cespitosa 'Northern Lights' - Clump forming
grass with creamy white variegation. Some pink highlights in cool weather. Not known to bloom. Reaches 10 in. Part shade. |
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D. flexuosa - Perennial grass with arching clumps
of fine bright emerald green blades. Yellow brown panicles held high above foliage on stiff stems in June-July. 6 in.
Part shade. |
DIANTHUS
Pinks |
Large genus with many valuable cultivars for this region. All favor sunny locations with average
soil and good drainage. All have fragrant blooms. The taller ones make excellent cut flowers. Sun. |
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D. 'Firewitch' - 2006 Perennial Plant of the Year -
Compact spreading plant with silvery blue foliage. Hot rose pink flowers in June-Sept. 6 in. |
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D. 'Frostfire' - Compact spreading plant
with silvery blue foliage and ¾ in. double magenta flowers in June-Sept. 6 in. |
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D. barbatus 'Double Giant Mix' -
Tall Sweet William. Brightly colored mix in May-July. 18 in. |
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D. barbatus 'Double Midget Mix' - Compact Sweet William with double flowers. Self-sowing. Brightly
colored mix in May-July. 8 in. |
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D. deltoides 'Arctic Fire' - Small leafed
matting plant. Profuse bloomer. Flowers white with crimson ring in June-Aug. 6 in. |
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D. deltoides 'Brilliant' - Small leafed
matting plant with numerous, small blooms. Bright crimson flowers in June-Aug. 6 in. |
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D. deltoides 'Flashing Lights' - Small
leafed matting plant with dark foliage and numerous small blooms. Ruby red flowers in June-Sept. 6 in. |
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D. gratianopolitanus 'Bath's Pink' -
Adaptable, hardy plant. Profuse bloomer. Soft pink flowers with deep maroon ring in June-Sept. 10 in. |
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D. gratianopolitanus 'Cheddar Pinks' -
Dense gray green foliage. Pink flowers stand high above the plant in June-July. 12 in. |
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D. gratianopolitanus 'Spotty' - Compact with
gray green foliage. Showy crimson and white flowers in June-Sept. 6 in. |
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D. gratianopolitanus 'Tiny Rubies' - Hardy,
low, dense mat of blue green foliage. Excellent for rock gardens. Dainty, double pink flowers in May-July. 3 in. |
DICENTRA
Bleeding Heart |
Hardy perennial with open fern-like foliage. Deer resistant. Likes rich soil. Shade to part shade. |
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D. 'King of Hearts' - Gray green leaves.
Rose red flowers with a long blooming period in April-Aug. 8-10 in. |
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D. spectabilis - Gray green leaves and unique
heart shaped pink and white flowers in March. By mid-summer the plant will turn yellow and die back. 30 in. |
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D. spectabilis 'Alba' - The same
characteristics as the above with pure white flowers in March. 30 in. |
DIERAMA
Wandflower |
D. pulcherrimum - Sword-like
leaves. Bell-shaped, pendulous, purple-violet flowers June-Aug. 36 in. Sun. |
DIGITALIS
Foxglove |
Biennial. Large leaves. Tall erect flower spikes on stout stems May-July. Self-sowing early bloomer. 3-4 ft. Part shade. |
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D. purpurea 'Camelot' - Tubular flowers have speckled throats.
'Camelot Lavender'
'Camelot Rose'
'Camelot White'
'Camelot Mix' |
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D. purpurea 'Excelsior' -
Biennial with large tubular flowers in pink shades. |
DORONICUM
Leopard's Bane |
D. caucasicum 'Little Leo' - Dense mound
of glossy bright green foliage. 2½" Yellow daisies make good cut flowers in May-June. 12 in. Sun to part shade. |
ECHINACEA
Coneflower |
Erect growing sparsely branched plant with large deep green leaves. Flowers have prominent centers
on tall stiff stems. Great for cutting. Sun to part shade. |
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E. 'After Midnight' - Big Sky Series - Exotic,
magenta purple flowers June-Aug. Fragrant and deer resistant. 2-3 ft. |
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E. 'Harvest Moon' - Big Sky Series -
Exotic orange flowers June-Aug. Fragrant and deer resistant. 2-3 ft. |
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E. 'Summer Sky' - Big Sky Series -
Exotic orange and rose bicolored flowers June-Aug. Fragrant and deer resistant. 2-3 ft. |
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E. 'Sunrise' - Big Sky Series -
Exotic, pale yellow flowers June-Aug. Fragrant and deer resistant. 2-3 ft. |
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E. 'Twilight' - Big Sky Series -
Exotic, rosy coral flowers with a red cone June-Aug. Fragrant and deer resistant. 2-3 ft. |
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E. purpurea 'Double Decker' - Unusual
flowers with additional flower petals that grow from the prominent golden brown centers. Gives a two tiered effect. The
full effect will not occur until after the first year. Rose pink flowers in June-Sept. 40 in. |
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E. purpurea 'Magnus' - 1998 Perennial Plant of the Year
- Large, flat, single, rose pink daisy-like flower with prominent golden brown centers in June-Aug. 36 in. |
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E. purpurea 'Prairie Splendor' - Large, flat,
rose pink, daisy-like flowers with golden brown centers June-Aug. 18-22 in. |
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E. purpurea 'Ruby Star' - Large, flat, single,
carmine-red, daisy-like flower with prominent golden brown centers in June-Sept. Deeper color than 'Magnus'.40 in. |
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E. purpurea 'White Swan' - White flowers
in June-Aug. 36 in. |
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E. tennesseensis 'Rocky Top Hybrids' - Cheery rose
pink flowers with upward facing petals. Impressive in mass plantings. Rose pink flowers in June-Aug. 24-30 in. |
ERIGERON
Fleabane |
E. karvinskianus 'Profusion' - Well branched
bushy plant. Prolific bloomer of long lasting, small white fading to pink daisies with narrow petals in
June-Sept. 8 in. Sun. |
ERODIUM
Heron's Bill |
E. pelargoniiflorum 'Sweetheart' - Well branched
long flowering summer bloomer. White with rose flowers June-Sept. 8 in. Sun. |
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E. x variabile 'Album' - Ground cover variety.
Soft white flowers with delicate pink veining June-Oct. Low growing, mat-forming border plant works well with pavers. 2 in. Sun. |
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E. x variabile 'Bishop's Form' - Ground cover variety.
Rock garden or border plant that blooms continuously in June-Oct. Mat forming. Works well around pavers. Pink flowers. 3 in. Sun. |
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E. x variabile 'Flore Pleno' - Ground cover variety.
Semi-double pink flowers June-Oct. Low growing, mat-forming border plant blooms continuously. 5 in. Sun. |
ERYSIMUM
Wallflower |
Shrubby or creeping perennial with small narrow leaves. Needs good drainage. Sun to part shade. |
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E. 'Fragrant Sunshine' -
Compact bushy plant with dark foliage. Forms a broad mound. Showy fragrant yellow flowers in May-Sept. 18 in. |
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E. 'Jenny Brook' - Cool green linear foliage.
Multicolored purple to mauve to peach flowers April-May. 20-24 in. |
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E. 'Orange Flame' - Dwarf creeping plant.
Clear orange flowers in April-May. 6 in. |
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E. 'Pastel Patchwork' - Medium size plant with
loose upright habit. Multicolored flowers are shades of soft lilac, cream, lemon and tangerine in May-June. 24 in. |
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E. x allionii 'Constant Cheer' -
Dusky orange red flowers become purple April-June. Dark green leaves. 12 in. |
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E. kotschyanum - Creeping with small narrow
leaves. Bright yellow flowers in April-May. 4-6 in. |
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E. linifolium 'Apricot Twist' - Compact busy plant
with lush foliage. Fragrant apricot blooms cover plant in May-Sept. 32 in. |
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E. linifolium 'Bowle's Mauve' - Upright, mounding
plant with long narrow gray green foliage. Deep lavender flowers in dense clusters in May-July. 2 ft. |
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E. linifolium 'Jubilee'
- Golden flowers over compact bushy plants with toothed leaves. 6 in. |
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E. linifolium 'Variegata' - Similar to 'Bowle's
Mauve' with striking variegated foliage. Deep lavender flowers in May-July. 18 in. |
| EUONYMUS |
Hardy, fast growing evergreen shrub. The listed forms are low mounding types for dense borders. 6-12 in. Sun to part shade. |
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E. 'Emerald Gaiety' - Medium green leaves
and creamy white variegation. |
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E. 'Emerald n' Gold' - Medium green leaves
and golden yellow variegation. |
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E. 'Wolong Ghost' - Evergreen, narrow, dark green
foliage has prominent ghostly white veins. 6-12 in. Sun to part shade. |
EUPATORIUM
Joe Pye Weed |
E. maculatum 'Atropurpureum' - Very large
perennial with tall, stiff, upright purple stems that are topped with broad wine red flower clusters in summer.
Good for a moist sunny location with lots of room. 6 ft. |
EUPHORBIA
Spurge |
Varied group of plants. Garden varieties are drought tolerant and prefer well drained soils. Sun to part shade. |
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E. 'Blue Haze' - Attractive blue gray linear
foliage. Yellow green flower clusters June-July. 18 in. |
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E. 'First Blush' - Variegated pale green
foliage with white margins. Pink blush to yellow flower clusters June-July. 18 in. |
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E. 'Helena's Blush' -
Blue-green leaves with a creamy gold edge. Yellow and green variegated flowers May. 12 in. |
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E. amygdaloides 'Purpurea' - Evergreen plant with
upright soft stems. Oval leaves and stems are purple red all year. Decorative bracts in early summer. Lime green
bracts in April-June. 18-24 in. |
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E. dulcis 'Chameleon' - Good drought tolerant plant
for sunny location. Lime yellow flowers are showy against the background of bronzy purple foliage. Carefree. June-July. 18 in. |
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E. martinii 'Red Martin' - Upright broad
mound with red stems. Foliage turns red in winter. Chartreuse flowers in Feb.-May. 2-3 ft. |
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E. polychroma - Deciduous mounding plant with
bright green rounded foliage. Showy display of bright yellow flowers in March-June. Good fall color. 2 ft. |
| FERN |
Foliage plants for full to part shade. Ferns prefer a constant moist level, but not standing water. |
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Adiantum pedatum 'Five-Finger Maidenhair' -
Deciduous. Finger-like divided foliage. Thrives in moist areas. 12-30 in. |
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Athyrium 'Branford Beauty' - Deciduous,
clumping fern. Silvery gray fronds with reddish stems. 24 in. |
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Athyrium felix-femina 'Lady' -
Deciduous lacy foliage dies back in winter. 18-30 in. Part shade.
** not offered in Spring ** |
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Athyrium niponicum
'Pictum-Applecourt' - Applecourt Crested Japanese Painted Fern - Deciduous. 12-24 in. |
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Athyrium niponicum pictum 'Japanese Painted' -
2004 Perennial Plant of the Year - Showy, low maintenance fern with 12-18" fronds that are a soft shade of
metallic silver-gray with hints of red and blue. Deciduous. 18 in. |
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Blechnum spicant 'Deer Fern' - Evergreen.
Native fern to the Pacific NW. Sturdy, clumping habit. Zones 5-8. 8-20 in. |
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Crytomium falcatum 'Japanese Holly' -
Semi-evergreen. Glossy green toothed foliage. 18-30 in. |
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Dryopteris cycadina
'Shaggy Shield' - Semi-evergreen. Golden green fronds. 18-36 in. |
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Dryopteris erythrosora 'Autumn' -
Evergreen. Deep green fronds turn bronze through winter. 18-24 in. |
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Dryopteris filix-mas x
Complexa 'Robust Male' - Semi-evergreen. Easy to grow, dark green. 24-48 in. |
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Dryopteris linearis
Polydactyla 'Many Fingered' - Semi-evergreen. Lacy foliage. 24-36 in. |
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Dryopteris remota 'Remote Wood' -
Semi-evergreen. Deep green fronds. 24-36 in. |
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Polystichum munitum 'Western Sword' -
Northwest native. Hardy and reliable. Evergreen. 18-60 in. |
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Polystichum polyblepharum 'Tassel Fern' -
Evergreen. Glossy foliage. 12-24 in. |
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Polystichum tsus-simense 'Korean Rock' -
Semi-evergreen. Broad mound of dark green fronds. 8-18 in.
More Ferns in the Premium Plant section. |
FESTUCA
Fescue |
F. glauca 'Elijah Blue' - Dense clump of
attractive blue foliage. Good as an accent in dry locations. Needs good drainage. 12 in. Sun. |
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F. glauca 'Festina' - Blue green foliage has a
trace of silver. Needs good drainage. 16 in. Sun. |
FILIPENDULA
Meadow Sweet |
F. vulgaris 'Kakome' - Dark green fern-like
foliage. Delicate pink flower clusters July-Sept. 12 in. Part shade. |
FRAGARIA
Alpine
Strawberry |
F. 'Lipstick' - Hardy groundcover related to the
common strawberry. Vigorous plant that spreads by runners. Nice accent in mixed planters. Main flush of showy
rose red blooms occurs in early summer with a sprinkling of color until fall. Small tasty strawberries. 6 in. Sun. |
GAILLARDIA
Blanket Flower |
Showy summer blooming perennial with 3-4" single flowers June-Sept. Deadhead for a
longer bloom season. Likes fertile soil. Sun. |
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G. aristata 'Amber Wheels'
- Golden, fringed petals with an amber-red bull's eye center. 18-24 in. |
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G. x grandiflora 'Arizona Sun' -
Flowers are red with yellow edges. 12 in. |
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G. x grandiflora 'Burgundy' - Deep wine red
flowers. 2 ft. |
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G. x grandiflora 'Fanfare' - Compact habit.
The petals of these flowers are trumpet shaped with yellow edges and red centers. 18 in. |
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G. x grandiflora 'Goblin' - Compact plant.
Prolific bloomer. Flowers are red with yellow edges. 12 in. |
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G. pulchella 'Torch Red Ember' -Densely packed small
trumpet shaped petals form a full flower head. Flowers are maroon with gold edges. 12-18 in. |
GALIUM
Sweet Woodruff |
G. odoratum - Perennial with whorled leaves.
Spreading plant works well for shady borders. Attractive around trees and tall shrubs. Small
flowers in loose clusters in April-May. 8 in. Part shade. |
GAULTHERIA
Wintergreen |
G. procumbens 'Very Berry' - Evergreen groundcover with
glossy foliage. Small white flowers in June-July are followed by wintergreen scented berries. 6 in. Shade. |
GAURA
Wand Flower |
Attractive plant with showy flower spikes through summer July-Oct. Flowers resemble small butterflies. Good
continuous bloomers. Great for mixed planters. |
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G. 'Passionate Rainbow'
- Pink blossoms. Variegated green leaves are bordered in creamy white. 30 in. |
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G. lindheimeri 'Ballerina Rose' - Compact,
upright well branched plants. Rose pink flowers. 18 in. |
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G. lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink' - Deep pink flowers. 24 in. |
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G. lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies' - White
flowers. 24 in. |
GERANIUM
Cranesbill |
Hardy perennials for the perennial border. These varieties are all easy to grow with showy spring flowers. Sun to part shade. |
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G. 'Brookside' - Popular variety
with striking blue flowers May-Sept. Vigorous. 18-22 in. |
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G. 'Jolly Bee' - Mounding, hardy, violet blue
flowers from May to frost. Deeply cut green foliage. 1-2 ft. |
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G. 'Rozanne' - 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year -
Vigorous, mounding deep green foliage. Violet blue flowers all summer June-Sept. 20 in. |
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G. 'Tiny Monster' -
Large, bright magenta blooms April-Sept. Sterile seeds. Vigorous grower. 6-12 in. |
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G. incanum 'Sugar Plum'
- Easy ground cover with a profusion of bright purple flowers May-Aug. 14-16 in. |
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G. sanguineum 'Max Frei' - Continuous bloomer.
Purple red flowers in May-Sept. 5-10 in. |
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G. sanguineum 'New
Hampshire Purple' - Hardy, spreading plant. Deep magenta flowers May-Aug. 12 in. |
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G. sanguineum 'Vision Violet' - Drought
tolerant low growing plant. Violet flowers in May-Sept. 12 in. |
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G. sanguineum lancastriense - Good fall foliage
color. Delicate, showy pink flowers with red veins May-Aug. 12 in.
More Geraniums in the Premium Plant section. |
GEUM
Avens |
Easy to grow perennial with erect flower stems. Likes good soil. Sun. |
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G. chiloense 'Lady Stratheden' -
Semi-double golden yellow flowers in May-July. 18 in. |
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G. chiloense 'Mrs. Bradshaw' -
Semi-double scarlet red flowers in May-July. 18 in. |
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G. coccineum 'Cooky' - Orange scarlet, single
blooms May-July on compact plants. 10-12 in. |
GYPSOPHILA
Baby's Breath |
Popular perennial with upright and creeping forms. All require sunny location with well drained limed soils. |
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G. 'Festival Star' -
Masses of tiny white flowers May-Oct. on dwarf plants. 10 in.
** not offered in Spring ** |
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G. cerastioides - Low mat forming plant with
small fuzzy leaves. Works well tucked in borders and rockery. White flowers with pink veins in May-June. 3 in. |
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G. paniculata 'Bristol Fairy' - Popular
plant for cut or dried flowers. Profusion of small double white flowers in billowy clusters in June-Sept. 3 ft. |
HAKONECHLOA
Japanese
Forest Grass |
H. macra 'Aureola' - Graceful variegated
yellow and green striped leaves flush red in fall. Deciduous. 14 in. Sun to part sun.
** not offered in Spring ** |
| HEBE |
A large group of evergreen shrubs. There is quite a variety of form and size. They are easy to grow and
maintain and have uniform compact growth. Most are hardy in our area and will have some damage during the
coldest of winter weather. All are root hardy. Great in planters and borders. Sun. |
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H. 'Amy' - Evergreen shrub with rounded
bronze-purple foliage. Purple red flowers in June-Aug. blend nicely with foliage. 4 ft. |
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H. 'Autumn Glory' - Deep purple blooms on an
evergreen rebloomer. Leaves are tinged in red. Zone 8. 24 in. |
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H. 'Blue Eyes' - Tiny evergreen leaves and
icy violet blue flowers. Compact. Zone 7. 18 in. |
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H. 'Blue Mist' - Rich glossy green foliage
on curving lateral growth. Vigorous plant with rounded habit. Lavender blue flowers in June-Aug. 24 in. |
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H. 'Coed' - Green leaves on burgundy
stems. Good medium size plant. Amethyst flowers in June-Aug. 18 in. |
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H. 'Great Orme' - Vigorous plant with
glossy green foliage. Good hardiness rating and showy flowers make this one of the more useful Hebes. Light violet
flowers in Aug.-Sept. 3 ft. |
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H. 'Nicola's Blush' - Large plant with
rich green foliage and showy blossoms. Pink flowers in Aug.-Nov. 3 ft. |
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H. 'Patty's Purple' - Uniform plant
with boxwood-like form. Purple flowers in June-Aug. 2 ft. |
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H. 'Purple Shamrock' - Narrow lime green
variegated foliage on beautiful purple stems. Light mauve flowers. Zone 8. 2 ft. |
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H. 'Sapphire' - Evergreen shrub with dark olive green
leaves that turn purplish red in winter. Sapphire blue flowers turn white in June-Aug. 3 ft. |
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H. pinguifolia 'Sutherlandii' - White blossoms
with blue anthers. Hardy. Zone 6. 10 in. |
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H. speciosa 'Variegata' - Large glossy leaves
have creamy white borders. Striking in combination with deep lavender blue flowers in June-Aug. 3 ft. |
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H. vernicosa - Compact shrub with small
leaves. Attractive when planted in low shrub or perennial border. Purple flowers fade to white in June-Aug. 12-18 in. |
HELENIUM
Helen's Flower |
H. autumnale 'Helena Red Shades' - Tall upright
plants with lance-shaped foliage. Flowers have a central cone with slightly drooping, bronzy red petals with golden
edges July-Oct. Good perennial
for long lasting late season bloom. 4 ft. Sun |
HELIANTHEMUM
Sun Rose |
Mounding plants for borders or large rock gardens. These plants prefer to be on the dry side and are very
drought tolerant. 12 in. Sun. |
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H. 'Dazzler' - Dark green glossy foliage.
Magenta flowers in June-Aug. |
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H. 'Henfield Brilliant' - Large gray green foliage.
Coppery orange flowers in June-Aug. |
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H. 'Wisley Pink' - Reliable variety with
silver foliage. Pink flowers in June-Aug. |
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H. 'Wisley Primrose' - Silver foliage. Light
yellow flowers in June-Aug. |
HELICTOTRICON
Blue Oat Grass |
H. sempervirons 'Sapphire' - The best of the
mid-sized blue leaved grasses. Upright semi-evergreen with striking steel blue foliage. Good as specimen or
container plant. Inflorescences appear in late spring and are held 2 ft. above foliage. 18-24 in. Sun.
** not offered in Spring ** |
HELIOPSIS
Oxeye Daisy |
H. 'Tuscan Sun' -
Lovely dark foliage is resistant to powdery mildew. Rich yellow blooms June-Sept. 16-20 in. Sun.
** not offered in Spring ** |
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H. helianthoides 'Summer Nights'
- Golden yellow daisy-like flowers with a mahogany eye June-Aug. 3-4 ft. Sun.
** not offered in Spring ** |
HELLEBORUS
Lenten Rose |
2005 Perennial Plant of the Year - Rich green leathery foliage grows in clumps from the base of the plants.
Flowers from Feb.-April. Prefers well drained rich neutral soil. 12-18 in. Part shade. |
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H. x hybridus 'Ballard Strain'
- Mix of yellow to pink to red to maroon to blackish-purple flowers. |
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H. orientalis 'Newest Hybrid' -
Mix of brightly colored flowers. Some are even spotted and striped. |
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H. orientalis 'Winter Queen Mix' -
A mixture of white, pink and red flowers in winter through early spring. |
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H. orientalis-Hybr. 'Lady' - Single colors. Thick, leathery, dark green, serrated leaves.
'Blue Metallic Lady' - blue and dark purple
'Pink Lady' - pink and rose
'Red Lady' - red
'Yellow Lady' - yellow |
HEMEROCALLIS
Daylily |
Hardy low maintenance plant with strap-like leaves. Colorful trumpet shaped flowers through summer. Sun. |
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H. 'Bama Music' -
Pink bi-tone 5" blooms with lemon yellow eye and green throat. Mid season. 36 in. |
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H. 'Bertie Ferris' -
Apricot-orange, loosely ruffled petals. Extra early 2½" blooms. 20 in. |
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H. 'Dewey Fresh' - Ruffled
yellow flowers with dark yellow to green throat. Mid season. 20 in. |
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H. 'Happy Returns' -
Canary yellow, fragrant 3" blooms from May to frost. Heat tolerant. 18 in. |
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H. 'Ice Carnival' - Large,
fragrant reblooming daylily. White with lime green throat. Mid season. 28 in. |
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H. 'Luxury Lace' - Lovely
lavender pink-cream bi-tone. Mid season. 32 in. |
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H. 'Night Beacon' - Brown
purple 4" flowers. Chartreuse centers. Green throat. Rebloomer. Early-mid season. 27 in. |
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H. 'Orange Monarch' -
Yellow orange flowers. Mid-season. 24 in. |
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H. 'Pinocchio' -
Striking purple red flowers with red orange veins. 36 |
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