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Ligularias and other plants that require moist soil (identified with an “*” at end of description) can benefit from digging a hole 1 1/2—2 ft. wide and 12-18” deep with the bottom bowl shaped. Line the bottom 6-9 inches with plastic to hold water, then fill with at least 50% humus and plant. Or, plant pot and all in the ground in a large pot with the bottom lined with plastic and holes cut into the side 1/2 way up.

Aegopodium podogarium ‘Variegata’ (Bishop’s Weed) z 2-8    PIN

Has beautiful variegated foliage, works well under shrubs and trees, but needs lots of room to spread. It is very vigorous to 15” high.

PAEGPVA….……………………………….....…....2 qt. $5.95 or 3 /$15.00

NEW ’09    Agave shidigera ‘Shira Ho No Ohi’       z 8

I couldn’t resist this 12” agave and hope there are others out there equally smitten.

small plants $7.50

Ajugas - Very useful garden plants. They are evergreen, very hardy, and vigorous. Foliage from 3” to 6” high with attractive colors and patterns. An easy plant, they are trouble free and grow in a wide range of conditions.

Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’ z 3-9

Fantastic evergreen foliage mix of pink, burgundy, white, and green. Large blue flowers in spring. 3” high by 18” spread.

PAJRBGL………............…...2 qt. $6.95    gal. $9.95

Foliage is a mix of purple-red, yellow, white and green with pale violet-blue flowers. Very showy with lots of yellow.

PAJURR……...............…...…..2 qt. $6.95 

Ajuga r. ‘Silver Beauty’ z 3-9

Gray green leaves with a cream edge. Very attractive and bright.

PAJURSB…………………...…....……….......….. qt. $6.95

NEW ’09    Ajuga ‘Sparkler’  p.p.a.f.       

The most highly variegated ajuga in the trade.  Pink tints in Spring change to white with more variegation as summer comes.  Blue flowers.  Vigorous.

2 qt.  $8.95

NEW ’08   Ajuga r. ‘Toffee Chip’     z 5       

A new variegated ajuga with gray-green centered leaves with extremely wide, creamy gold margins on mature leaves.   5” spikes of blue flowers.  2 “ tall, spreads to 1 ft. or more.

Alchemilla alpina (Lady’s Mantle) z 4-9

A dwarf variety to 6” tall with dark green leaves, a narrow silver edge, and silver bottoms. Greenish yellow flowers appear in late spring, but the foliage is ‘Where it’s at!’ Colonizes and makes a charming ground cover.

PALCALP................................................................. qt. $6.95 

Angelica gigas (Arch Angel) z 4-8

An outstanding 4’ to 6’ plant with large clusters of deep red flowers, purple stems and purple tinted foliage. A biennial, but you can have them for three or more years if you cut off the flowers before they go to seed. Self-seeds readily. Spectacular!

PANGGIG................................................2 qt.  $6.95        1 gal. $9.95

Anthriscus sylvestrus ‘Ravens Wing’ (Cow Parsley) z 4-9

This perennial has large fern-like, fine cut, purple black leaves with umbels of white flowers in spring and early summer. To 3’ high. Looks like a wild carrot with black foliage.

PANTSRW. ……..…………......................2 qt. $7.95     gal.  $13.00

Aquilegia v. ‘Lime Frost’ z 3

Gold and cream variegation on attractive green leaves. Purple flowers form on this 24” beauty. This lights up the garden spectacularly.

PAQUVLF............................................................ 2 qt. $7.95     gal.  $10.00

Aquilegia v. ‘Woodside Strain’ z 5-9

Twenty inches tall with green and yellow marbled leaves. Blue, red, or white flowers add to the foliage. This one has real PIZZAZZ!

PAQUVWST.................................2 qt. $7.95     gal.   $10.00

Arabis f. ‘Old Gold’ z 5-8

Bright gold edges make this one a small, but stunning addition to your garden!

PARAFOG....................................................................................2 qt. $6.95

Arisaema - Asian Jack in the Pulpits are gaining popularity with American gardeners for their ability to add a dramatic, exotic look to the shade garden. Some varieties have foliage to 5’ high and all have large clusters of bright orange-red berries in the fall. The flowers range from beautiful to bizarre, but all the varieties are fascinating and sure to attract attention. Plant Jacks in the shade or part shade about 5-6” deep in humus-rich, well-drained soil and mulch. If you plant them deeper, up to 10” and mulch heavily, you can grow varieties a zone warmer than you live in.

Arisaema chinense z 5b

A 5-foot tall stately species recently discovered. Long green spathe (flower) and dark club-like spadix. First U.S.A. offering. Very rare.

PARICHI…………….…………………………...……$25.00

A spectacular jack with 2 leaves each with up to 13 leaflets radiating out in a complete circle like an umbrella from a central stem.  Each leaf up to 2 ft. wide held on stems to 27” tall.  Striped flower and red berries in fall.  This can emerge as late as June but is one of the most spectacular plants outside of the tropics.

PARICON…………………………………... ..............$30.00

A really desirable and attractive shade plant - and easy.  To 2’ high.  A hooded green flower with a long yellow tongue results in a large cluster of red berries in the fall.  Produces a nice colony in time in the woodland/shade garden.

PARIDRA…………………………….small  $6.95    mature  $11.00 

2' tall with snakeskin-like stems and a large, dark, cobra-like spathes (flowers) give these a unique appearance.  Plant in shade in hummus-rich, well drained soil.  Flowers in spring.

PARIGRI…………………………….blooming size     gal.   $25.00

Arisaema heterophyllum z5-9

These are 3’ tall having one leaf with 15 long leaflets radiating out in a circle with a green Jack in the Pulpit flower. In Japan, this one is called a “dancing crane.”

PARIHET................................................................flowering size $25.00

Arisaema kishidae ‘Silver Center’    z5-9       

This jack is stunning all season.  Two divided leaves with probably the largest silver center and silver dots edging the center.  Looks great spring to frost.  Pale, rust-brown flower.

PARIKSC………….......................……flowering size         $32.00

Arisaemas ringens z5-9

Giant 3-parted glossy gray-green leaves and a green and purple flat flower that looks like a cobra’s head. These grow to 2’ and are stunning when in flower.

PARIRIN..................................................................flowering size $25.00

Arisaema serratum ‘Silver Center’ z5-9

To 3’ tall with 2 giant leaves with 7 to 12 long leaflets. The leaves have large silver centers and a snakeskin stem. The flower is streaked with purple, green, and white. Spectacular in or out of flower.

PARISSC...........................................................flowering size $28.00

Arisaema sikkokianum z5-9

The most beautiful flower of all the cobra lilies. This purple flower has a chocolate colored base with a snow white jack with a round white golf ball type spadix. There are 2-five lobed green leaves and as with the others, red-orange berries in the fall.

PARISIK.....................................flowering size $20.00

Arisaema sikkokianum ‘Silver Center’ z5-9

Same as above, but with wide silver centers on the leaf.

PARISKS……….............Limit 1..........................flowering size $32.00

Arisaema thumbergii subsp. urashima z5-9

An easy and vigorous cobra lily which has a single leaf with up to 15 long leaflets radiating out from a spiraling cord like vein. The purple pitcher flower has a purple whip like spadix that emerges upward to 15” long. This one is weirdly wonderful and wonderfully weird.

PARITSU...................................................$25.00

Arisaema yamatense z 6-9

To 3’ tall, this perennial has a boldly mottled purple and white snakeskin patterned stem with two leaves and a handsome flower. The flower has a white base, pastel green outside, white and green stripes inside and a white spadix with a green tipped flower. The bloom is 6”. A stunner in the garden!

PARIYAM............................................................$25.00

6” high moderate grower with very pretty cream and green variegated foliage.  Pink flowers.

PARMMNT……………………………………………………2 qt.  7.95  

Artemesia ‘Oriental Limelight’     z 5-9                           

Spectactular.  To 2-3’ high and wide with major white variegation.  Strong grower.

PARTORLI……………………………………..2 qt.  $7.95     1 gal.  $10.00

Artemesia indica ‘Variegata’                    z 5                 

In spring, low growing plant with leaves brightly splashed white.   A show stopper.  In the summer, taller stems of solid green emerge.

PARTINVA……………………………………………………..…2 qt.  $7.95  

Artemesia schmidtiana ’Silver Mound’ z 3-7 A classic compact mound 8—10” high of ferny, silver-grey foliage. A staple in the garden.

PARTSSS……….………………………2 qt. $7.95 gal. $10.00

Arum italicum pictum z 5b

Handsome arrowhead shaped 8” leaves with striking silver variegation fall to end of spring, summer dormant. To 16” tall with yellowish flowers in spring and later clusters of orange red berries. Likes woodland conditions, colonizes. Spectacular foliage.

PARUIPI ....................................................................... flowering size $6.95

Asarum - Good ground cover plants for the gardener that is beyond vinca. Restrained growth and striking foliage make this plant special. The following varieties are evergreen and have patterns which vary from plant to plant. They are commonly called gingers.

Asarum arifolium z 5b-9

Large evergreen leaves up to 6” with an arrowhead shaped and pewter mottling. A native ginger that colonizes in time.

PASAARI.....................................................2 qt. $8.95     gal.  $11.00

Asarum europeum z 5-9

Super shiny rounded green leaves to 3” tall and 5” around. It will colonize in good humus rich soil. A striking ground cover!

PASAEUR ......................................................2 qt. .$8.95     gal.  $12.00

Asarum hexalobum ’Tapestry’ z 5-9 

A new ginger with 4” to 5” semi-glossy foliage. Dark green leaf, heavily mottled with silver and light green.

PASANTAP……………………………2 qt. $12.00 gal. $15.00

Asarum minor ‘Honey Song’                    z 5-9                    

This beautiful ginger has small, 2” evergreen leaves heavily overlaid with silver.

PASAMHS………………………………..……2 qt. $9.95      

1 and ½” leaves with very silvery patterns.  An especially pretty clone introduced by Don Jacobs.

PSANED………………………………………………………2 qt.  $12.00  

Asarum shuttleworthii z 5-9

A native ginger with shiny 3” to 4” leaves highly mottled with silver. An evergreen which forms nice colonies in time, spreading via underground stolons.

PASASHU ……….........Limit 1.......... 2 qt. $9.95     gal.  $18.95

Asarum shuttleworthii ‘Callaway’ z 5-9

The queen of gingers! Smaller leaves to 2” or 3” and 3” high. Shiny green leaves with the best silver mottling and veining of all native gingers. Forms a nice colony. Stunning!

PASASCA ..............................................................2 qt. $9.95 

Asarum shuttleworthii ’Harperi’ z 5

A new evergreen vigorous variety of asarum. Glossy green leaves 2 1/2” with cream-white veins.

PASASH…………………………………………….….2 qt. $12.00

Asarum ‘Splendons’ z 5b-9

A striking Japanese running asarum with heart shaped leaves up to 6” long by 4” wide. Beautiful silver splashing and spotting in a regular neat pattern makes this spectacular in a woodland setting. Will colonize in humus rich soil. Another stunner.

PASASPL ........................................2 qt. $10.95 

Asarum splendons ‘Quick Silver’  z 5   An improved form of ‘Splendons’ with glossier leaves and more silver highlights.  Stunning.

PASASQS………………..2 qt.  $12.00

NEW ’08   Aster ‘Monte Cristo’       z 5         

Astilbe ‘Pink Lightening’ p.p.a.f.     z 4          A new astilbe to 18” in flower.  Shiny, dark green foliage with a darker, bronzy-green edge.  Well branched flower scapes emerge purplish red and change to a clear pink.

PASTIPILI……………………………….………………….…2 qt. $7.95  

Astrantia major ’Sunningdale Gold’ z 5-9 

12” tall, bright white-gold foliage that fades to green in mid summer. Abundant white flowers May, June.

PASTMSG………………………………2 qt. $8.95 gal. $12.00

Astrantia ‘Major Sunningdale Variegated’ z 5-9   

A plant I have had on my lust list for many years. Cream and yellow splashing on attractive, deeply lobed leaves with pinkish flowers. To 24” tall. A full 10 on the plant lust meter.

PASTMSV………..................2 qt. $9.95……1 gal. $13.00

Ballota nigra ‘Variegata’ z 6

Black horehound to 12-14” with spectacular variegation and pink flowers. The foliage will knock your socks off!

PBALNVA ........................................................2 qt. $6.95…..gal. $10.00

NEW ’07  Barbarea vulgaris ’Variegata’ z 5b 

To 18 inches.  Shiny green leaves with cream blotching.  Bright yellow flowers late spring.  Showy.  

PBARVVAR………………………………2 qt. $8.95        gal. $11.00

Belamcanda chinensis ’Hello Yellow’ z 4-9 

Attractive 18-24” iris-like leaves with sprays of 3/4” clear yellow flowers for weeks in late summer followed by numerous, showy black seeds in fall. A “no down-time” plant.

PBELCHY………………………………2 qt. $7.95 gal. $10.00

Bergenia ‘Tubby Andrews’             z3                         

Evergreen, shiny, white-marbled leaves to 10" tall.  Pink flowers in spring. 

PBERTA…………………………….....................……2 qt.  $15.00 

Brunnera m. ‘Hadspen Cream’ z 3-8

From England this brunnera has a narrower cream colored edge than Variegata. Same lovely blue flower sprays all spring. Leaves heart shaped to 9” round ½” cream edge. Rare. Grows easily in shade and humus rich soil.

PBRUMHC ............................................ 2 qt. $11.00     gal.  $16.00

Brunnera m. ‘Jack Frost’ p.p.a.f.              z 3-8                 

A beautiful new variety, leaves have a heavy silver frost and look pure silver with green veins.  Smashing.  Same lovely blue flowers for six weeks or more.

PBRUMJF………………….........………….2 qt.  $12.00      gal.  $16

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Langtres’ z 3-8

Attractive large heart shaped leaves and sprays of blue forget me not flowers that blossom for many weeks in spring. This differs from the species brunnera microphylla by a double row of pure silver markings around the outside of the leaf. Striking.

PBRUNML .................................................. 2 qt. $10.00 or 1 gal. $12.00

NEW ’08   Brunnera ‘Mr. Morse’       

Brunnera m. ‘Silver Wings’ p.p.a.f.          z 3-9           

This new offering is somewhat like ‘Langtrees,’ but has a much heavier silver patterning around the edge of the leaf.  12” high by 18” spread.  Lights up the shade. 

NEW ’08   Brunnera ‘Spring Yellow’ p.p.a.f.    z3     

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Variegata’ z 4-7

8” heart shaped leaves with wide cream border. Beautiful blue flowers in spring. Fairly easy in shade with humus rich well drained soil. To 10” high. Stunning in or out of bloom

PBRUNMV ......................................2 qt. $12.00 or 1 gal. $17.00

NEW ’08  Campanula ‘Blue-Eyed Blond’    z 4     

Brilliant yellow foliage with 1” blue “bell” flowers in June and July.  Evergreen.

Campanula g. ‘Dickson’s Gold’            z 4-9                         

Round,  scalloped-edged leaves of non-fading gold to 6” high.  Star-shaped lavender flowers in early summer.  Scrumptious.

PCOMGDIGO………………………………………..…….…2 qt.  $8.95

Campanula persicifolia ‘Kelly’s Gold’            z 5-8                

A newer campanula to 24” high with brilliant gold foliage and white flowers with blue edges.  A real dazzler.

Campanula portenschlagiana 'Aurea (Bellflower)      z 4-7                

Evergreen creeper with delicate, gold-color foliage and violet-blue flowers.

Campanula punctata ‘Flashing Lights’ z 5-9 2’ high by 2’ wide spread with beautiful, large lavender bells June, July and white/green splashed foliage for all season interest. Lovely.

PCAMPFL…………………………...2 qt. $8.95    gal. $12.00

Cannas - a striking tropical look in the garden. Will grow well in regular garden soil or wet soil, including water features. In colder areas, dig up rhizomes and store in barely moist peat moss; keep above freezing temperatures.

Canna ‘Cleopatra’               z 8-11                       

Leaves are a mix of deep purple and emerald green; can be ½ and ½, with major blocks of purple starting at midrib.  Flowers are solid yellow, solid scarlet and yellow-scarlet mix all at the same time.  Five feet tall.  Unique and beautiful. PCANCLEO………………………………………………gal.     $10.00

Re-NEW ’07 Canna ‘Pink Sunburst’             z 7                         

A beautiful canna 2 1/2- 3’ high.   Pink flowers July to frost over fantastic foliage of yellow, pink and green stripes; near color overload.  Store roots in winter for colder zones.  

PCANPISU……………………………….......……2 gal.  $15.00  

Canna pretoria ‘Bengal Tiger’ z 8

Striking, tropical looking plant 4 to 6 ' high with huge leaves striped yellow and green with red edge topped by bright orange flowers all summer in colder areas cut back foliage in fall and store moist in frost free area. Screaming beauty in the garden.

PCANPRE .....................................1 gal. $12.95

Canna striata ‘Stuttgart’ z 8-11

Another striking canna, this one, to 4 ' Needs some shade. Bold white stripes and bars on huge green leaves topped all summer by pale orange flowers bold and beautiful.

PCANSTV ..............………............................1 gal. $13.00     2 gal. $16.00

Canna ‘Tropicana’ z 7b-10

Another screaming beauty to 6 ' high. Huge leaves striped with green, gold, pink, and red with a red border and brilliant orange flowers all summer. Join the trend of tropical shock in the garden.

PCANTRO ................……...........................................1 gal. $17.50

1’ high, bright gold foliage all season and dark blue flowers May – July provide a spectacular contrast in the garden.  A winner.

PCENMGB……………………………………2 qt.  $7.95     gal.  $11.00

Cimicifuga ‘Hillside Black Beauty’ z 4-8

Newer! Very dark, very striking, and repels mosquitoes. 

PCIMRBB ............................................      1 gal.  $15.00

Cirsium nipponicum ‘Variegated’                  z 5b               

A strikingly variegated Japanese thistle to 6 feet tall with clouds of pink flowers in the fall.  But, the foliage is where it’s at!

A V.F.N. Exclusive!  A wider leaf Lily of the Valley with a narrow gold edge.  

PCONVFNC........................2 qt.  $8.95       3/$22

Convallaria majolis ‘Striata’ z 3-8

Lily of the valley - narrow gold pin stripes look painted on. Fragrant white bell flowers in spring. 9” high and a show stopper! Holland strain.

PCONMST.....................................$10.95.ea..……………..3/$29.00

NEW ’09    Coreopsis t. ‘Lightning Flash’   p.p.a.f.   z 3

Brilliant yellow-gold foliage to 3 ft. with yellow flowers in summer a bonus.  Strong grower.

2 qt.  $8.95                             gal.  $12.00

NEW ’09    Coreopsis ‘Red Shift’                                  z 4

Red-centered, cream flowers with red streaking change to mostly red as temperatures cool.  Extremely long blooming.

PCORRS.......................................2 qt.   $9.00               gal.  $12.00

  Corydalis (False Bleeding Heart) - Not variegated but, in my opinion, desirable for their attractive all season flowers, delicate fern -like foliage, and ability to naturalize and spread in shade. They are hardy in zones 5-8 and need part to full shade. All in all, first class plants.

NEW ’08  Corydalis ‘Berry Exciting’   z5    

Brilliant yellow fern-like foliage all season combined with fragrant purple flowers spring to fall.  A vigorous grower that does not go summer dormant.  You’ll need a bib to look at it.

Corydalis ‘Blackberry Wine’           

Blue-green, ferny foliage and flowers the color of blackberry wine.  Flowers June through October here in zone 5b.  Fragrant and floriferous.  Another excellent corydalis.  

PCORBLWI……………………………….…2 qt.  $7.95      1 gal.  $11.00

Corydalis chelianthus

To about 18" evergreen plant looks just like a fern except it has yellow flowers in the summer.  A vigorous ground cover.

PCORCHEL .....................................................     gal.  $10.00

Corydalis 'Canary Feathers' p.p.a.f.  z 5 

10" high.  Blue-green feathery foliage with large canary-yellow flowers.

PCORCANFEA…………………….....2 qt. $12.00             gal.  $15.00

Corydalis ‘China Blue’

Larger flowers of cobalt blue in spring and summer with some fall rebloom. Fragrant, vigorous and striking. Self-seeds true.

PCORCBL .......................................................2 qt. $7.95    gal.  $11.00

Corydalis 'Chocolate Star'  z 5

12" high.  Chocolate-brown foliage topped with white flowers June to August.

PCORCHOCS…………………….....2 qt. $8.95             gal.  $11.00

Corydalis ’Dufu Temple’

Another blue flowered Corydalis vigorous, blooms spring to fall and self-seeds. All Corydalis make good ground cover in shade and woodland conditions.

PCORDTE ...........................................................................2 qt. $6.95

Corydalis elata z 4

A new, more upright corydalis with stunning, cobalt blue flowers from May to July and deliciously fragrant. Does not go dormant in warmer zones.

PCORELA………………………2 qt. $7.95      gal. $11.00

8” high purplish leaves topped by beautiful dark blue flowers.  Lovely.

PCORFPL……………………………………2 qt.  $7.95    gal.  $11.00

Corydalis ‘Lutea’

Glaucous foliage to 12” pretty yellow flowers spring to fall, self seeds true

PCORLUT ..........................................................2 qt. $6.95     gal.  $10.00

Lacy blue green foliage covered with white flowers with yellow throats spring through fall. Self-seeds true.

PCOROCH ......................................................2 qt. $7.95       gal. $11.00

Corydalis sempervirens z 5

Blue/green dissected foliage to 15”; pink flowers with yellow tips bloom June to frost. Short lived but self seeds freely.

PCORSEMP………………………..………………….....2 qt. $7.95

Corydalis ‘Silver Spectre’           z 5             This one has coppery-green leaves with a silver center and light lavender flowers with a deep purple lip in spring.  Can go summer dormant in warmer areas and return in fall.  Vigorous.

Cryptotania japonica ‘Atropurpurea’ z 5-7

Attractive purple leaves to 2’ and delicate long lasting pink blossom spikes. A real asset in the shade garden. Self-seeds freely. Edible leaves. From Japan. Lovely.

PCRYJAT ............................................................2 qt. $5.95…gal. $8.00

Cyclamen coum z 5b

Leaves come out in fall and disappear in early summer. In the meantime, they are marked with silver patterns on a shiny, leathery leaf 2” to 3” in diameter that lasts through the winter. In early spring, they produce masses of clear pink flowers.

PCYCCOU…………………….……………1 qt. $5.95      3 for $15.00

Cyperus albostriatus ‘Variegatus’ (Umbrella Sedge) z 9

A beautiful water plant or container plant with no drainage holes. Striking cream bands on green umbrella shaped leaves to 18” tall can look white from a distance. Bring inside in fall for a unique house plant. Cyperus grow well as potted plants - try a mixed planting of this, acorus calumnus variegatus, and cranberry leaf taro.

PCYPANA .......................................….......... ..….gal. $12.00

Cyperus involucratus ‘Variegatus’ (Umbrella Sedge) z 9

Strikingly handsome 3’ tall stems with 7” whirls of white striped, shiny, deep green leaves like an umbrella. Chartreuse flowers above the foliage are icing on the cake. I grow this in a large pot with no drainage holes and bring it inside in winter, out in summer. Also gorgeous in a pond or water feature. Easy and spectacular. Soil must not dry out.

PCYPIVA ....................................................................... 1 gal. $12.00

Dianthis ‘Blue Boy’ z 4-7

Pink flowers but main reason for using this is the semi evergreen beautiful blue foliage to 6” high best as a knitter.

PDIABBO ...............................................................................1 qt. $6.95

Dianthus ’First Love’ z 3 

16” mounds of attractive, delicate, evergreen foliage all year and intensely fragrant flowers that change from pure white to rose from April to frost. A stand-out.

PDIAFLO……………………..………………….………2 qt. $6.95

Dicentra spectabilis ‘Gold Heart’ (Bleeding Heart) z 4-8

A stunning new variety from England with gold leaves that glow and pink flowers.

To 3’ high, needs ½ shade or more.

PDICSGH .............................2 qt. $11.00     gal.  $16.00     2 gal.  $20.00

NEW ’08   Disporum c. ‘Night Heron’   z 5 b   

A 4 to 5 ft. high disporum with bamboo-like stems which emerge purple with tan, papery bracts.  White flowers followed by shiny black berries.  Another exotic specimen for the shade garden.

PDISCNH……………………………..gal.  $11.00

Re-NEW ’09    Disporum sessile ‘Variegatum’                   z 4

White striped green leaves on 12-24 inch stems with greenish-white flowers.

2 qt.  $20.00

Re-NEW ’08  Echinacea ‘Baby Swan White’         z 3        

Shorter plant with white blooms with green cones that age to gold…….1 gal.  $11.00

NEW ’08  Echinacea ‘Coconut Lime’         z 3    

NEW ’08  Echinacea ‘Green Envy’ p.p.a.f.     z 4    

Flowers jade-green with dark green cone for weeks.  Near end of bloom period, petals elongate and take on magenta veining near cone.  Flowers early July to Sept.  Deer resistant.   …………………….1 gal.  $15.00

NEW ’09    Echinacea ‘Green Jewel’                            z 3

A new, fragrant, green-flowered cone flower.  Only 20-24 inches high.  Holds its green color all season.

NEW ’09    Echinacea ‘Mac and Cheese’ p.p.a.f.               

Large flowers colored like its name.  Very showy.  Shown here with Echinacea 'Tomato Soup.'

2 qt.  $14.00              gal.  $16.00

NEW ’08  Echinacea ‘Pink Double Delight’ p.p.a.f.   z 3  

NEW ’09    Echinacea ‘Pink Poodle’         p.p.a.f.            z 4

A complete change from the others - no cone.  Four-inch, fully double, pink flowers on 32” strong stems.  Strong grower.

2 qt.     $8.95              gal.  $12.00

Echinacea ‘Razzmatazz’ z 4      

30" high, pink flowers open as singles and slowly develop a large pompom of center petals.

PECHRAZ……………………….2 qt.  $10.00        gal.  $13.00

NEW ’09    Echinacea ‘Tomato Soup’ p.p.a.f.         

Huge five-inch tomato-red flowers!  Paired with ‘Mac and Cheese’…a scrumptious repast.

2 qt.  $15.00              gal.  $17.00

re-NEW ’09    Echinacea p. ‘Virgin’                                   z 3  

Large, full, white flowers with green centers on 20 to 24-inch plants.  Flowers midsummer through Fall, much later than most echinaceas.  The best White.

PECHPV.........................................................................gal.  $13.00

Epimedium rubrum z 4

Shade perennial with attractive foliage with wide red edges in spring and ruby red flowers May-June. Makes a nice colony.

PEPIRU……………………………………...…………..2 qt. $7.95

NEW ’09    Eryngium planum ‘Jade Frost’                                z 5

A knock-out beauty.  Rosettes of blue-green leaves emerge with pink and white borders and mature to green and white.  6 to 8 inches tall with a 14-inch spread.  Violet-blue flowers on 24-inch spikes.

PERYPJF.....................................................................2 qt.  $13.00  

Eupatorium altissimum 'Prairie Jewel’ z 4 

3' high 'Mist Flower' with white flowers and cream speckled and mottled foliage.  Handsome all season.

PEUPAPRAIR…………...……………………2 qt. $9.00      gal. $12.00

Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’ (Chocolate Leaf Joe Pye Weed) z 4-8  

Purple leaves and a black stem on a 4’ tall plant. This has a large head of white flowers in the early fall. Another great plant for background or specimen.

PEUPRCH..............................................................2 qt. $8.95…..gal. $12.00

Euphorbia ’Blackbird’ p.p.a.f. z 5b-6 

2' tall clump of purple (nearly black) foliage topped by large clumps of yellow-chartreuse flowers in spring. 

PEUPBLA……………………..…………2 qt. $8.95             gal.  $11.00

Re-NEW ’09    Euphorbia polychroma ‘Bonfire’    z 5

Dark red leaves all season to 12” high.  Nice.

gal.  $12.00

Euphorbia dulcis ‘Chameleon’ (Spurge) z 5-8

Foliage can be purple-red, purple, or purple with mottled green at different times, is always handsome. Chartreuse flowers in early summer. Self-seeds true. Cut back in summer if the seedlings are not wanted, new colorful foliage will regrow.

PEUPHDC .......................................................2 qt. $6.95     gal.  $10.00

NEW ’09    Euphorbia ‘Characias Glacier Blue’   p.p.a.f.   z 5b-6

15” high plants with smokey-blue foliage edged in cream and cream-colored flowers in Spring.  Evergreen.

2 qt.  $11.00              gal.  $13.00

Euphorbia ‘First Blush’ p.p.a.f.           z 4-7   

This plant is exceptional.  12 – 18” tall, yellow bracts and flowers in spring - but the foliage!  In spring, pink, white and green variegation; in summer, the pink disappears but each leaf has a white rim all season.  Well drained soil.

Re-NEW ’09    Euphorbia ‘Helena’s Blush’        z 4

18” high foliage, deep pink in Spring.  Chartreuse flowers in May and in summer the strap-like leaves turn green with a white edge.

gal.  $13.00

Re-NEW ’09    Euphorbia ‘Tasmanian Tiger’     pp 15715   z 6-6b

3 ft. high mound with mind-blowing white leaves with a green center.  Drought tolerant.

gal.  $12.00

Fallopia J. ‘Tri-Color’ z 2-5-9  

Same size and flower color as variegata but irregularly marked leaves of pink, white and green.

PFALJTR ....................................................1 gal. $15.00     2 gal.  $18.00

Fallopia japonica ‘Devons Cream’ z 5-9   PIN

Same size and flower as the ‘Variegata,’ but this one has better foliage color.  This is an aggressive spreader.

PFALJDC ...................………………..…gal. $10.00

Fallopia japonica ‘Variegata’ z 5-9

This one has stunning white splashed foliage that comes up coral color and shows pink coloring in late summer to fall. To 4’ tall , non-running. Flowers in Aug., but the foliage is the star!

PFALLJV .......................................................1 gal. $12.00

Beginning of Fern Section – Variegated, plain green, or evergreen, ferns make wonderful additions to shaded and woodland areas. Some make spectacular specimen plants.

Adiantum pedatum (Maiden Hair Fern) z 4-8

Plain green, but a beautiful delicate fern with horseshoe fronds to 24”. The most graceful of all the ferns.

PADIAP .................................................................................gal.  $11.00 

Adiantum venustem z 3-9

A new, beautiful maidenhair fern from the Himalayas. 12” high with lacy fronds that start out burnt orange and turn to green. Evergreen in warmer zones and can take half-sun.

PADIVEN……………………………….…gal. $10.00

Asplenum laderatum ‘Kaye’ z 5b 

A shorter, wider hart’s tongue fern with long, wide, solid leaves that are cut and curly and crisp looking.

PASPLK……………………………………….…2 qt. $10.00  gal.  $12.00

Athyrium ‘Ghost’                                                        z 4-8                         

A new hybrid between Japanese painted fern and ‘Southern Lady’ fern.  A vigorous grower, 2-3’ tall with silvery foliage.  A splendid addition to the shade garden.

Athyrium a.r.f. ‘Lady in Red’       z 4                 One of the greatest new plants of 2002.  This lady fern has medium green, finely cut fronds with brilliant red stems that keep their color all season.  A gem for the shade garden.  Deciduous, but don’t cut fronds until the following spring to protect new spring growth.  30 – 36” high.

PFATHFELIR…………………………….2 qt.  $9.95          gal.  $12.95  

Athyrium filix femina ’Frizelliae’ z 4-9 Another unusual, hardy, deciduous fern with narrow 12—18” fronds with small pinnae like bead-like balls.

PATHFFF………………….......................................$10.00

Athyrium filix femina ’Victoriae’ z 4-9 Victoria lady fern 18-24” deciduous. This unusual fern has pinnae that criss cross to form x’s.

PATHFFV…………………................. 2 qt. $8.95     gal. $12.00

Athyrium niponicum ‘Burgundy Lace’ z 4-9 12” high compact painted fern with new fronds all pink to burgundy. Lovely.

PATHNBL……………………..2 qt. $10.00      gal. $13.00

Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' (Japanese Painted Fern) z 4-8

To 18” high, this one has beautiful grey-green, red, and silver foliage that is a must in the shade garden. Colonizes and spreads in good humus rich soil.

PATHUNP .........................................................2 qt. $7.95 or 1 gal. $9.95

Athyrium niponicum ’Red Beauty’ z 4-9 

A new painted fern variety with brighter red stems and central veins. Claimed to be more colorful than others.

PFATHRB……...……………..…………2 qt. $8.95 gal. $12.00

Athryrium niponicum ‘Silver Falls’ p.p.a.f. z 4

A stunning new painted fern with shimmering silver fronds with red veins. Silver intensifies as it ages. 10 on the lust meter.

FATHNSF………………………………..…2 qt. $8.95…..gal. $12.00

Athyrium niponicum ‘Ursula’s Red’ (Ursula’s Red Painted Fern) z 4-8   A new, superior variety with more red in the foliage and stems, making it even more beautiful. Has the same habit as A. n. ‘Pictum.’

PATHNUR ..................................2 qt. $8.95     gal.  $12.00

Blechnum spicant ‘Deer Fern’ z5-9

Glossy dark evergreen fronds form a clump 6” high by 8” wide. A beautiful fern to plant in drifts or nestle next to a rock or tree or path.

PBLESPI...................................................................................2 qt. $8.95

Dryopteris ’Championii’ z 5-8

A beautiful new evergreen fern, strongly growing to 12-38” and, unlike most evergreen fronds that lay down in winter, ‘Champion’s’ stay upright all year long. New fronds apple-green mature to lustrous dark green.

PDRYCHAM………………..……................................     gal. $10.00

Dryopteris enthrosora ’Brilliance’ z 5-8 A new, more colorful form of the Autumn Fern. This new evergreen 18-24” fern has brilliant orange new fronds. Even when they mature to green, they still have an orange-colored and glossy sheen. Spreads slowly in shade or morning sun only. A bonafide Wowser.

PDRYEBR…………..……..small plants $8.95 gal. $13.00

Dryopteris pseudo filix mas z 5-8

A beautiful ‘Mexican male fern’ forms clumps of fronds 30” to 48” that remain erect and send up new fronds for the entire growing season. A vigorous and lovely fern.

FDRYPFFM………………...…..……..2 qt. $7.95 gal. $11.00

Polystichum accrostichoides (Christmas Fern) z 3-8

Plain green evergreen fern with shiny leathery fronds to 18” high by 30” wide. Very useful for all year presence in the garden. A handsome variety.

PPOLY ...................................................................................1 gal. $10.00

Polystichum polyblepharum (Tassel Fern) z 5-8

Lovely evergreen fern. Very handsome dark green, shiny fronds all year to 2’ high.

PPOLYP………………………………………..2 qt. $8.95     gal.  $12.00

End of Ferns

Filipendula ulmaria ‘Variegata’ (Meadow Sweet) z 4-9

Easy and spectacular! Foliage is deeply serrated green with large bright canary yellow centers in spring. By midsummer, centers fade to white. Nice long-lasting spikes of creamy white flowers to 3’ tall in late summer. One of my favorite plants!

PASASPL ................................................................... 1 gal. $12.00

Fragaria vesca ‘Variegata’ (Ornamental Strawberry) z 3-8

Pretty ground cover to 4” high spreading by runners. Attractive dark green leaves with broad white borders and white flowers in spring. Occasional large edible strawberries.

PFRAVVA ................................................................................2 qt. $7.95

Gaillardia ’Fanfare’ z 4-9 

Touted as perhaps “the best new flowering perennial of '04.” 18-24” high with scads and scads of large orange flowers with yellow edges June into fall on a compact plant. Long lasting cut flowers.

PGAILFF…………...……………………2 qt. $7.95 gal. $11.00

Gaillardia ’Oranges and Lemons’ p.p.a.f.   z 5b 

Soft, peach-orange center; outer petals orange-yellow.  Lovely flowers.  24" high.

PGAILOAL…………...……………………2 qt. $8.95           gal. $11.00

Re-NEW ’09    Gaura ‘Crimson Butterflies’             z 5b-6

18-inch high burgundy leaves all summer and hot-pink flowers.  Hot, hot, hot.

gal.  $12.00

A new geranium 16” high x 18” spread with large red splotches, similar to ‘Samobor,’ but red, on the leaves.  Pink flowers.

PGERKA…………………………………….2 qt.  $8.95          gal.  $12.00  

Geranium ‘Rozanne’ p.p.12175 z 5-8

Another super geranium. 2 1/2” violet-blue flowers from June to frost over lightly marbled, deep green and chartreuse foliage. Eureka! 18” tall plant will cover 2-3 square feet.

PGERROZ………..……………………2 qt. $10.00 gal. $13.00

Geranium m. ‘Elizabeth Ann’ p.p.a.f.  z 4   A vigorous geranium with chocolate-colored leaves all season and pink flowers.  Can tolerate wet areas.  Good groundcover.

PGERMEA……………………………...............          2 qt.  $8.95  

Geranium macorrhizum ‘Variegata’ z 5-8

Strikingly handsome foliage with cream white streaks and edging. Pink tints appear in the foliage in the fall. Lavender pink flowers are the icing on this cake.

PGERMV ..............…...............2 qt. $8.95     gal.  $12.00

NEW ’08  Geranium Phaeum ‘Margaret Wilson’    z – 5 

Creamy marbled foliage all season.  Lilac purple flowers on this strong growing plant 12 “ high by 14” wide.  A real bright spot for the shaded area.

Geranium phaeum ‘Taff’s Jester’ z 5-8

Another great variegated geranium with cream and yellow splashing on leaves. The purple flowers are a bonus.

PGERPTJ .......................................................2 qt. $8.95     gal.  $11.00

Geranium phaeum ‘Samobor’ (Woodland Geranium) z 5-8

Another handsome foliage plant with large purple/black center patches on leaves and dark burgundy flowers. To 18” high. Worth planting just for the foliage.

PGERPS ..........................................…….............2 qt. $6.95     gal.  $10.00

Re-NEW ’09    Geranium phaeum ‘Springtime’ pp 13785                z 4

20” high woodland geranium leaves are white marbled in Spring and develops a ring of red blotches in summer.  Dark maroon flowers in Spring.  Trouble-free, vigorous, and very showy.

gal.  $11.00                2 gal.  $15.00

Geranium phaeum ‘Variegatum’ (Woodland Geranium) z 5-8

Gorgeous deep pink and white splashes of color on the leaves with burgundy flower, but the foliage says it all. To 18” high.

PGERPV....................................................…..........2 qt. $9.95…gal…$15.00

Geranium pratense ‘Hocus Pocus’ z 3  After 4 years, we have this beauty again.  Dark purple foliage, 6" tall, spectacular all season with pretty lavender flowers in summer.

PGERPHP………………………2 qt. $12.00     gal.  $15.00

Geranium yoshinoi ’Confetti’ z 5-9   A low, 8”, spreading, 36” geranium with beautifully marked green and white foliage with pink tints spring and winter and small pink flowers May and June.

PGERYCO………………………..…..2 qt. $8.95 gal. $12.00

Glechoma ‘Variegata’ z 4-9

Another weed I really like. Foliage is the same as species, but with wide snow white margins. Plant is 2” high and grows very vigorously in good soil making it a good ground cover. Also useful for hanging baskets or mixed pot plants. A really attractive plant with purply blue flowers in spring.

PGLEV ...................................................................................2 qt. $6.95

NEW ’08   Helianthemum ‘Sunny Side Up’  z 5b    

Spreading, low plant with creamy-yellow edged leaves and large yellow flowers in early summer.……………………… 2 qt.  $8.95

Heliopsis ‘Lorraine Sunshine’ z 4-9

Stunning variegated foliage to 3’ with 3” golden yellow flowers July - Sept. A 10 on the plant meter.

PHELLSU............................2..............     gal.  $13.00     2 gal.  $16.00

Helleborus argutifolius ‘Janet Starnes’  z (5b)6-9  

An evergreen hellebore to 18” high by 24” wide with overall creamy white flecking on the leaves resulting in a very attractive effect.  White flowers.

PHELAJS………...............................................2 qt.  $12.00     gal.  $15.00

NEW ’08   Helleborus arg. ‘Pacific Frost’   z5      

NEW ’08   Helleborus argut. ‘Silver Lace’  z3   

Helleborus lividus ’Elegance’   z 4b 5 

30" high.  Dark green leaves with bright silver veins.  Evergreen.  Very showy early flowers (may be damaged by spring freezes).

PHELLEL…………...……………………2 qt. $13.00     gal.  $16.00

Helleborus ’Ivory Prince’ p.p.   z 4     

Blue-green leaves with strong mottling and pink buds that open to face outward.  Ivory blossoms streaked with rose and chartreuse.  Featured in 'Fine Gardening.'

PHELIP…………...…................................2 qt. $15.00

Re-NEW ’09    Helleborus orientalis ‘Mrs. Betty Ranicar’

Lovely, fully double, snow-white flowers on attractive evergreen foliage.

gal.  $20.00

Same as above with 2 ½” creamy white flowers with a brilliant red eye as pictured.

PHELOSRE………………………………………1 yr. old plants  $15.00  

Helleboros ‘Royal Heritage Strain’ z 4-9

Long lived clumps of shiny deep green evergreen leaves to 20” high. Large 2” flowers winter through spring ( up to 4 months) in fantastic colors inc. white, yellow, red, pink, purple, and bi-colors. Up to 3/$45 elsewhere. Great trouble free plants!

PHELRHS.........................................2 qt. $9.95…gal. $13.00……3/$30.00

‘Happy Returns’ has plain green foliage, but is very useful for its nice strap-like foliage to 20” and showy, canary-yellow flowers June to October.  Great for all season color.

PHEMHR................................................2 qt.  $7.95.........1 gal. $9.95

Same as ’Happy Returns’ but gold blossoms June—frost.

PAEMSD…………………………………….…………...2 qt.  $5.95  

Hemerocallis kwanso                                       z 4-8       

New 2 1/2’ tall double bright orange flower with a red eye.

Hemerocallis kwanzo ‘Variegata’ (Variegated Day Lily) z 4-8

Stunning striped variegation on 24” leaves.  Double orange flowers with a red eye zone. Looks like a spider plant on steroids. The foliage is a knockout.  (Less than 50% white on leaves.)

PHEMKV……………………….Limit 1………………………1 gal. $22.50

Hemerocallis kwanzo ‘Variegata Select' (Variegated Day Lily) z 4-8

Selected as the brightest and best with 50% or more white.

PHEMKVS......................................Limit 1...............................1 gal.  $35.00

Heucheras (Coral Bells) - Wonderful garden plants! The range of foliage colors and patterns is amazing. All are evergreen and hardy from zones 3-4 through 9. They provide both color and presence in the garden all year long and many have beautiful spikes of flowers in summer in colors from white to pinks, corals, and reds. The flowers just add icing to the cake. They like humusy, moisture retaining soil with very good drainage. The following lists are so long because the range of patterns are so great. They are useful to tuck in wherever you don’t want a bare spot in winter and early spring.

 Heuchera ‘Amber Waves’      z 3                 This is the most unique of all the heucheras!  Startling bright yellow amber leaves all season topped by pink flower spikes!  

PHEUAMW…………………………2 qt.  $8.95  

Heuchera ‘Amethyst Myst’

Another favorite amethyst color foliage with silver and purple veins. Shimmering and changeful with a soft gloss.

PHEUAM...................................................2 qt. $7.95     gal.  $11.00

Heuchera ‘Beauty of Color’

A new color breakthrough in the leaf; green leaf with silver and bronze marbling with an orange border around edge of the leaf. Evergreen leaves turn lemon yellow in the fall. Scrumptious!

PHEUBOC…………………………………2 qt. $8.95…….gal. $12.00

NEW ’09    Heuchera ‘Berry Smoothie’    p.p.a.f.

Huge leaves blend from purple to rose to rose-pink with excellent color all season.

2 qt.     $8.95              gal.  $12.00  

Heuchera ‘Cathedral Windows’

Foliage is purple with black outlines and nice marbling. Another great Heuchera with shimmering changing foliage. My oh my!

PHEUCW.................................2 qt. $7.95       gal.  $10.00

NEW ’08   Heuchera ‘Citronnelle’ p.p.17208 z3                       Large, bright, neon-chartreuse leaves topped by creamy white flowers.  You’ll need shades to peruse it.  ……………………… 1 gal.  $13.00

NEW ’09    Heuchera ‘Dark Secret’   p.p.a.f.

Deep purple-bronze leaves with a silver cast and heavy ruffling.

2 qt.  $9.00                 gal.  $11.00

NEW ’09    Heuchera ‘Electra’   p.p.a.f.       

Brilliant gold leaves with blood red veins in Spring, change to chartreuse and red in Summer, tan and red in Winter.  White flowers.  Vigorous.

2 qt.  $8.95                             gal.  $12.00

NEW ’09    Heuchera ‘Encore’     p.p.a.f.

Young leaves a deep rosy color, mature to pale rose with silver overlay and smoky-purple veins.  A large, vigorous variety.

gal.  $11.00

A spectacular new color in a large vigorous heuch. Foliage to 12” high, new growth a beautiful pink-violet color and, in winter, blue-violet. Late sping to late summer, 30” spikes of light pink blooms. Yet again with the ‘Wowsers.’

PHEUFV…...…….……… 2 qt. $8.95             gal. $12.00

NEW ’08   Heuchera ‘Georgia Peach’  p.p.a.f.

Re-NEW ’08 Heuchera ’Ginger Ale’ p.p.a.f.    

Yellow/ginger leaves with dark veins and yellow/pink flowers.  Yes, it’s a Wowser. 

PHEUGINGA………………………...gal. $15.00

Heuchera ‘Green Spice’

Formerly ‘Eco Improved.’ One of my favorites. Fall, winter, and spring foliage is a shimmering silver and light green combination with ruby red veins giving it a reptilian look. In summer, veins change to deep green. Always stunning

PHEUGS.......................................................2 qt. $8.95     gal.  $12.00

Another outstanding new coral bells with a shiny silver leaf with green veins and red underside.  Pink flowers.  A beauty.

Heuchera ‘Lime Rickey’ p.p.a.f. z 3-9 

Glowing, ruffled chartreuse leaves in spring; darkens in summer.  White flowers.

PHEULRI………………………2 qt. $12.00   gal. $15.00

NEW ’08   Heuchera ‘Mahogany’  

Glowing, mahogany-red, ruffled, 16” high foliage all season.  A real stand-out.  ……………………… 1 gal.  $15.00

NEW ’09    Heuchera a. ‘Melting Fire’             

New foliage bright red, matures to deep maroon.  Leaf edges curl up.

PHEUAMF..............................................................2 qt.  $10.00              gal.  $13.00

Heuchera ‘Midnight Claret'            z 3-9                

The darkest Heuch of all.  Deep, purple-black foliage all summer with small silver dots in a vigorous grower.  A real Wowser.

PHEUMC.……………………...………2 qt. $8.95             gal. $12.00

NEW ’08   Heuchera ‘Midnight Rose’ p.p.a.f.

NEW ’09    Heuchera ‘Midnight Rose Select’

An improved ‘Midnight Rose’ with larger splotches of hot pink in the leaves.  Surreal.

2 qt.  $10.00

Heuchera ‘Mint Frost’

A large shimmering silver overlay on a mint green leaf. A splendid NEW Heuch.

PHEUMFR..................2 qt. $8.95...........1 gal. $11.00

Heuchera ‘Monet’

Newer and one of the best. Large white leaves splashed with dark green. Topped with red flower spikes and vigorous.

PHEUMON..................................................2 qt.. $8.95     gal.  $12.00

Heuchera ‘Obsidian’

Really black, shiny, round leaves. For a real shock, plant this or Heuchera ’Midnight Claret’ with Lysimachia nummularia ’Aurea’ in 3/4 to full sun.

PHEUOB…...…….……….......................... 2 qt. $8.95 gal. $12.00

Heuchera ‘Petite Marbled Burgundy’

This dwarf coral bell’s leaves start purple and mature to dark green with a silver overlay. Pink flowers. Lovely.

PHEUPMB……………………………………………………..2 qt. $7.95

NEW ’09    Heuchera a. ‘Melting Fire’                      

New foliage bright red, matures to deep maroon.  Leaf edges curl up.

PHEUAMF..............................................2 qt.  $10.00              gal.  $13.00  

NEW ’09    Heuchera  ‘Miracle’      

Chartreuse leaves with a red-purple central pattern.  Leaves mature to a brick red with a chartreuse-yellow edge.

2 qt.  $8.95                 gal.  $12.00

NEW ’08   Heuchera ‘Pistache’      z 3                      Very large plant.  Large leaves of chartreuse-yellow to pale lime.  Cream colored flowers.  ……………………… 1 gal.  $13.00

Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’

One of my favorites and one of the very best! Starts in spring with glossy plum red foliage that turns to marbled plum purple. This one shimmers, morphs, and always pleases.

PHEUPPI............................................................2 qt. $795….gal. $9.95

Heuchera ’Prince of Silver’ p.p.   z 3 

A larger version of 'Silver Scrolls' with silver leaves with green veins.

PHEUPRIN………………………2 qt.  $8.95              gal. $11.00

Heuchera ‘Shamrock’                             N                

Leaves silver frosted, but the flowers are the star in this one.  36” spikes of large, full, long lasting, shamrock-colored flowers June and July.

Heuchera ‘Silver Scrolls’ p.p.a.f.

This newer heuchera is another fabulous plant. Masses of pure silver leaves with green veins really stands out. Great for massing. Exquisite.

PHEUSIS…………………………………..…..2 qt. $8.95……gal. $12.00

Heuchera ‘Snow Angel’

Another one of my favorites. A fabulous heuch with strong white splashing on green leaves that really brightens up the garden. Bright pink flower spikes add a special treat. PHEUSAN.............................................2 qt. $8.95…..gal. $13.00

NEW ’09    Heuchera sanguina ‘Sparkling Burgundy’  p.p.a.f. 

Giant 6” burgundy leaves all summer and white flowers

2 qt.  $8.95                             gal.  $12.00

NEW ’08   Heuchera ‘Tiramisu’       z 3                      New leaves yellow with red veins and center, turning to chartreuse with white overlay when mature.  ……………………… 1 gal.  $13.00

Heuchera ‘Velvet Night’

One of my favorite metallics! Slate black leaves with metallic purple overlays and a velvety look. A spectacular accent in the garden.

PHEUVNI..........................................................2 qt. $8.95…gal. $12.00

Heuchera ‘Vesuvius’ p.p.a.f.            N               

This one has it all!  Great purple foliage and profuse, reblooming spires of bright  orangey-red in June and July.  Blooms well in 55% shade.

Heucherellas - a bigeneric hybrid of Heuchera and Tiarella. All are sterile and, therefore, are profuse and repeat bloomers. They flourish in zones 4-9 and will tolerate sun or partial shade.

Heucherella ‘Birthday Cake’ p.p.a.f. z 3-9

Cut, dark chocolaty foliage mound with copious spikes of creamy flowers on a vigorous all-season beauty. Yum.

PHEUBICA.……………………...………2 qt. $8.95 gal. $11.00

Heucherella ‘Burnished Bronze’ PPAF z 4-9

Another breakthrough! Large cut leaves, like a Tiarella, with a burnished bronze finish. Well branched flower spikes that repeat bloom. A great new hybrid!

PEUBBR.....................................................2 qt. $8.95

Heucherella ‘Chocolate Lace’ p.p.a.f. z 4

Deeply cut, lacey, dark chocolate foliage.  Strawberry colored flowers.  Delicious.

PHEUCRI………..…………..2 qt. $8.95      gal.  $13

Heucherella ‘Sunspot’

This plant is unbelievable! Brilliant yellow foliage with a blood-red center and long-blooming dayglow-pink flowers. A Triple Wowser.

PHEUSUN…………………2 qt. $10.00    gal. $13.00

NEW ’09    Heucherella ‘Sweet Tea’          p.p.a.f.    

A vigorous grower with large leaves with huge cinnamon stars surrounded by orange, tea-colored borders.  A sea change in heucherellas.

2 qt.     $8.95              gal.  $12.00

NEW ’09    Heucherella ‘Tapestry’    p.p.a.f.            z 4

Stunning, multi-colored, cut, and veiled leaves with pink flowers.

2 qt.     $8.95

Hibiscus m. ‘Fireball’     z 3        

A purple glow to the leaves similar to ‘Kopper King’ and large red flowers to 4 ft.

PHIBMFB…………………………2 gal.  $16.00  

Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Kopper King’ z 3

Herbacious shrub to 3 ½ feet with orange-red leaves all season and pale pink flowers with a red eye up to 12” in August and September. This is fabulous.

PHIBMKK……………………..2 gal. $16.00

Re-NEW ’08   Hieracium maculatum ‘Leopard’       z4        

2” high rosettes of bluish-green leaves with prominent red/brown spots.  Clusters of yellow, daisy-like flowers on 15” stalks.  Colonizes.  An eye-catcher.  …………..2 qt. $6.95

Houttunyia cordata ‘Chamaeleon’ z 5-9   PIN

A ground cover to 8” high with vivid red, yellow and green splashes of color in mostly sun. In the shade, it loses red and becomes more subtly variegated chartreuse and green. Spreads by underground stolons, and starts late. Can grow in regular garden soil or wet. Colors look painted on.

POUCCH .............................................................................1 qt. $6.95

Iris ensata ‘Variegata’ (Japanese Iris) z 4-9

A beautiful specimen plant with graceful white striped foliage to 36” high. Looks better as the season goes on. Deep purple blue flowers in summer, but the foliage is king.

PIRIEVA ...............................................…gal. $11.00

Re-NEW ’08   Iris germanica ‘Zebra’          z 3                      Deer resistant, 24” to 30” high.  Leaf blades striped with creamy yellow,½ yellow, ½ green.  Fragrant lilac flowers in late spring and summer.  An All-Season Eye-Popper. ……………………… 1 gal.  $14.00

Iris laevigata ‘Variegata’ (Striped Water Iris) z 4-9

A rare beauty to 30” high with wide cream white stripes on the bold leaves. Needs humus rich or constantly moist soil or standing water. Purple flowers, but the foliage is the star.

PIRILVA.............................................……….......................gal. $13.00

Iris pallida albo ‘Variegata’ z 4-8

A beautiful drought tolerant Iris to 18-21” tall with broad leaves with a wide, white stripe. Lilac blue bearded flowers in early summer. Cannot grow in wet soil.

PIRIPAVA.....................................................….gal. $11.00

Iris pallida argentia ‘Variegata’ z 4-8

Same as albo ‘Variegata,’ but yellow variegation and larger. To 24”. Both provide a striking architectural accent in the garden.

PIRIPARV..................................................................….gal. $11.00

Iris pseudacorus ‘Variegata’ z 3-9

Another striking iris with tall stiff leaves to 48” high. A broad, bright yellow stripe in spring slowly changes to chartreuse in summer. Grows well in normal humus. Rich soil to wet soil and shallow water. Yellow blossoms on many branched stems in summer.

PIRIPVA ............................................................…........………gal. $11.00

Iris tectorum ’Variegata’ z 3-9

20” tall, white variegated leaves, blue flowers, drought tolerant. Outstanding and the real deal. (We thought we had this several years ago, but it turned out to be I. japonica.)

PRIRITECV……………………..…..………………….. gal. $15.00

Kalimeris incisa ‘Variegata’    z 3          N        

A new variety with same great variegated foliage as ‘Shogun’ and ‘Yomena Aurea,’ but this one grows to 3’.

PKALINV…………………………………..2 qt.  $7.95          gal.  $11.00  

Re-NEW ’08   Kalimeris yomena ‘Variegata’     z 4                  2 ft. high plants.  Creamy gold and white variegation on aster-like green leaves.  Lavender daisy flowers July to Sept.  ……………………… gal.  $9.95

Kalimeris yomena aurea (Japanese Aster) z 5-8

Neat perennial to 24” high with cut leaf foliage in green with wide creamy margins. Lavender aster-like flowers in early fall. An all season beauty!

PDALYAU ...............................................................2 qt. $6.95     gal.  $11.00

Lamiastrum ‘Herman’s Pride’ (False Lamium) z 3-7

Attractive green foliage with strong silver dappling to 8” with yellow flowers. This one is a clumper, forming nice mounds that light up a shade garden in moonlight.

PLAMHPR ...........................................................................2 qt. $6.95

Lamiastrum ‘Variegatum’ z 3-7

Evergreen, running ground cover with very attractive silver leaves with green edges and yellow flowers May and June. The foliage is the key here. Great for woodland, problem shade areas, and mixed containers.

PLAMMVA.......................................................................2 qt. $6.95

Lamium ‘Anne Greenaway’  z3-8   

Dark green, chartreuse, silver, and pale green blended on this new lamium from England.  Exquisite flowers late spring, early summer.  I think this outshines the others.

Lamium ‘Beedham’s White’ z 4-9

With a little sun, the foliage can be white and yellow. It is white and chartreuse gold in more shade. Topped with pure white flower clusters. Electrifying in all, but full sun.

PLAMBWH...............................................................2 qt. $6.95

Lamium ‘Elizabeth De Hass’ z 3-7

Nicely variegated deep green pebbly leaf with a silver center and purple flowers.

PLAMEDH.............................................................................2 qt. $6.95

Lamium ‘Pink Pewter’ (Dead Nettle) z 4-9

This and Beedham’s White are probably my favorites. Striking white and green foliage mats that can cover 2’ by 2’ in one season in humus rich soil, as can other Lamiums. Foliage 4-6” high topped by flower clusters of pure pink. Almost continuously here in zone 5b.

PLAMPPE...............................................................................2 qt. $6.95

A new lamium with silver leaves w/green edge and the LARGEST flowers of any lamium in a DEEP PURPLE color.  With lamium’s long spring and off & on summer bloom periods, this is a knockout.

PLAMMPD…………………………..….2 qt.  $7.95 

NEW ’08   Leucanthaemum sup. ‘Goldrausch’ p.p.a.f.        z 3                  Low 14” plants with large, shaggy, double, pale yellow flowers that bloom heavily June to August, deer resistant.  Not variegated, but I could not resist.  ………2 gal.  $15.00

Ligularia dentata ‘Othello’ z 5-9

A plant I use often in the garden. Large round leaves to 18”. Purple stem, bottom of leaf, and tints in the top. All to 30” high. The foliage is spectacular, the orange flowers, I can take them or leave them.

PLIGDOT..................................................2........................ 1 gal. $11

Ligularia fischetti z 5

Thick, leathery leaves, 9” round, plant to 15” high. A 9” spike of clear yellow flowers just above the foliage. Total height in bloom is 2’..Very handsome foliage and flower.

PLIGULA......................................…….......     1 gal. $11.000

Ligularia japonica      z 5

Available again - this is  a plain green but makes a dramatic statement in the garden.  Huge leaves are finely dissected to the midrib making an architectural plant 4 x 4 ft.  Yellow-orange daisy-type flowers.  Plant in humus rich soil.*

PLIGJAP......................................................gal. $13.00     2 gal.  $15.00

Liriope muscari ’Pee Dee Gold Ingot’ z 5b 10” tall liriope with narrow, bright gold leaves and 12” lavender flower spikes in summer. Great for borders or drifts in shady gardens.

GLIRMPDGI...............…………………….........…......…..2 qt. 7.95

Liriope muscari ‘Variegata’ z 5b-8

Beautiful mostly gold with green, strap-like leaves to 8”. Lavender flowers in August. Strikingly bright accent or edging.

PLIRMUV......................................................2 qt. $6.95     gal.  $10.00

Liriope spicata ‘Silver Dragon’ z 6-9

10” long, narrow, white and green strap-like leaves which look white from a distance. Makes a strong edging or accent. Can grow in zone 5 in sheltered area.

PLIRSDR.........................................................2 qt. $6.95     gal.  $10.00

Lychnis arkwrightii ’Vesuvius’ z 3-8

An 18” plant with red foliage and orange flowers. I am usually not a fan of orange flowers, but this orange is electric—the best orange I’ve seen.

PLYCAV.………………….....…...………2 qt. $7.95 gal. $10.00

Lychnis coronaria ’Gardeners’ World’ z 5-9 A sterile rose campion (no seedlings) with almost white, wooly, silver foliage and a new flower color. 1 1/2” fully double, rich, deep red flowers on 2’ erect stems bloom for 6 weeks starting in late June. Deadhead for more bloom. Hot, hot, hot.

PLYCCGW………….1 qt. $5.95    2 qt. $7.75    gal. $10.00

Lysimachia punctata ‘Alexander’ z 5-9

Broad creamy edges on foliage to 18” high. Shows a lot of pink on the edges in spring and towers of golden flowers in fall. Slow spreading habit. A great plant all season.

PLYSPAL................................2 qt. $7.95……gal. $12.00

Same as L. p. ‘Alexander’ except gold-edged leaves instead of creamy white.  Taking it up a notch.

PLYSPGA………………………………..2 qt.  $7.95         gal.  $12.00  

Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' z 5-9

Two inches high by 18” spread, 1” round bright gold leaves in part sun, chartreuse in shade, with yellow flowers in early summer. Will cascade over rocks, a beautiful “must” ground cover. Useful in every garden.

PLYNUAU......................................................................2 qt. $6.95

Meehania urticifolia ’Silver Sprinter’ z 5-9 

Japanese dead nettle. A fast growing, 6” high ground cover with gray-green leaves with lots of white splashing and lavender flowers in summer. Great potential to brighten shady areas. Prefers good drainage.

PMEHUSS.…………………………………..…...………2 qt. $7.95

Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata’ (Pineapple Mint) z 5-8

This, to me, is the best of the mints. Soft, felted look and texture on the leaves, medium green with generous cream white variegation on a 18-24” plant. Really stunning!

PMENSVA .....................................................................2 qt. $6.95

Mimulus guttatus ‘Variegatus’ z5-9

Also known as Variegated Monkey Flower, this robust ground cover has boldly variegated creamy yellow and green leaves. Clear bright yellow flowers are a bonus. Grows 6” high by 18” wide.

PMIMGVA......................................................................2 qt. $8.95

NEW ’05  Mukdenia rossii ’Crimson Fans’ z 4-9 

This new heuchera relative from China has the makings of a superiour ground cover plant for part shade. 12” high, beautiful glossy maple-like cut leaves that emerge bronze-green and mature to agreen with major portions of bright red. In early spring, panicles of white flowers top the plant for weeks.

PMUKRCF………………………………2 qt. $9.95    gal. $13.00

Musa zebrina z 9

Bloodleaf Banana - green leaves with burgundy blotches; bottom of leaf is deep maroon. Five to six feet in a pot.

TMUSZEB………………………….....……..……1 - 2 feet high $11.00

Myosotis ‘Gold n’ Sapphires’ z 5-9

Screaming yellow foliage to 8” with dark blue flowers. Great groundcover plant. PMYOGSA ............................................................................2 qt. $7.95

NEW ’09    Myosotis tel. ‘Unforgettable’ pp 17796                   z 4

Wide cream margins on a green leaf and blue flowers with a yellow center May to June on 8” high plant.  Showy.

2 qt.  $9.00                 gal.  $11.00

Oenanthe fistulosa ‘Flamingo’ z 5b-10

Creeping groundcover with white, pink, and green variegated foliage to 8” high. Delicate, pastel look. Very pretty.

POENFFL ............................................................................2 qt. $7.95

Oenothera tetragona ‘Sunspot’ (Evening Primrose) z 5-9

Vigorous plant to 18” high with leaves heavily splashed with yellow. The yellow splashing can change to red in summer. Large bright yellow flowers late spring to early summer.

POENTSU .............................2 qt. $6.95….gal. $10.00

Originum vulgare ‘Country Cream’ z 5-9

White and gold foliage with white flowers in summer. Strongly aromatic foliage.

PORIVCC.. ......................................................................1 qt. $6.95

Pachysandra terminalis ‘Variegata’ (V. Japanese Spurge) z 5-9

Bright, showy leaf with a white border. Evergreen, shiny groundcover that spreads by underground stolons. In time, makes a beautiful groundcover in shade.

PPACTVA ........................2 qt. (4 plants/pot) $6.95 or 5 pots for $25.00

Re-NEW ’09    Persicaria ‘Golden Arrow’                 z 4

18” high yellow foliage with spikes of red flowers in fall.  A Knockout in full sun.  

gal.  $13.00

Persicaria ‘Painter’s Pallette’ z 4-9

A very striking plant. 2’ by 2’ with green and cream white splashed foliage with a red chevron shaped mark across each leaf. 12” branched spikes of tiny crimson flowers in late summer. An excellent plant and a personal favorite.

PPERPPA.................................................................2 qt. $6.95 or 1 gal. $10.00

 Persicaria ‘Red Dragon’ p.p.a.f. z 5

3 feet high with white flowers and fantastic leaves that are a combination of purples, rose reds, green and silver. A new and stunning perennial that will really cause a stir.  I have heard that planting to 6 to 8" deep like a tomato helps this plant to be long-lived.

PPERRDR……………………..2 qt. $6.95…….gal. $10.00

Persicaria ‘Variegata’ z 4-9

Same as Painter’s Pallette in all respects without the chevron. The unique flower spray would look great in a flower arrangement in replacement of Baby’s Breath or Asparagus Fern. A great garden specimen.

PPERVAR....................................................2 qt. $6.95 or 1 gal. $10.00

Petasites japonicus variegatus z 4-9

Large leaves up to 16” diameter splashed and streaked with creamy yellow on 2’ stems. Has a wild tropical look. Can grow in regular or wet soil. Spreads by underground stolons. A big handsome statement.

PPETJVA ..................................................1 gal. $12.00     2 gal.  $15.00

Phlox divaricata ‘Montrose Tricolor’ z 4

A ground cover woodland phlox. In spring, smoky blue-lavender fragrant flowers and leaves that come up variegated - pink, white and green. By mid-summer, leaves turn to white and green, leaving a handsome groundcover to 6” high. Carefree beauty.

PPHLDMT………………………………………..………………..2 qt. $6.95

I have not had any mildew problems (in our N.E. humid summer climate) with the following 3 phlox paniculatas.

Phlox paniculata ‘Becky Tow’ p.p.a.f.      z 5-9        N                 

This is a winner of a garden phlox.  Leaves have broad gold edges.  Bold flowers of salmony carmine rose with a deep magenta eye and sweet fragrance, July to September.  To 20” tall, vigorous and mildew resistant.  A definite 10 on the Plant Lust Meter!

PPHLP……………………………….2 qt.  $8.95     1 gal.  $12.00

Phlox ‘Norah Leigh’ (Garden Phlox) z 3-8

This one has green centered leaves with cream white borders (more white than green) and pale pink flowers with deep pink centers plant to 30” high. A beacon in the garden. PPHLNLE...........................................2 qt. $8.95……..gal. $12.00

Phlox paniculata ‘Harlequin’ z 3-8

A newer variety with cream bordered green leaves with strong pink flush in spring. To 30” high and deep rose flowers in midsummer. Gorgeous.

PPHLPHAR.................................................2 qt. $9.95 or 1 gal. $13.00 

Phlox procumbens ‘Variegata’ z 3-8

4” tufts of variegated foliage with 8” stems of rosy flowers all spring and again in fall. PPHLPVA.............................................................................2 qt. $6.95

Phlox stolonifera ‘Variegata’ (Creeping Phlox) z 4-8

Creamy variegation on green leaves. Masses of clear pink blossoms in May.

PPHLSVA..................................................................................2 qt. $6.95

Phlox subulata ‘Laurel Beth’ (Mountain Pinks) z 3-8

Needle like leaves, ½ white and ½ green with masses of hot pink flowers late April to May.

PPHLSLB...............................................................................2 qt. $8.95

Physostegia virginiana ‘Variegata’ (Obediant Plant) z 4-8

A 2’ plant with striking wide cream edges on the green leaves and really spectacular in July to Sept. when it is smothered in pink flowers. This is one plant that multiplies its attractiveness many times over when in bloom.

PPHYVVA..............................................................2 qt. $7.95 gal. $11.00

Phytolaca americana ‘Silverstein’ N z4 A very showy variety of the native pokeweed. A large 6’-7’ plant with clusters of purple berries on red stems in fall. Striking green leaves with cream edges, splashes, or an overall cream-on-green pattern. Seeds will sow true if no wild plants near.

PPHYAS……………………………………...gal. $12.00     2 gal.  $15.00

Pinellia cordata z 5b-9

A stunning groundcover with 6” long arrowhead shaped leaves with fantastic silver marbling. Sweet scented, Jack in the Pulpit flowers form an adventitious bulb in the leaf axils that will grow a new plant. This rivals the best asarums.

PPINCOR....................................................2 qt. $8.95     gal.  $12.00

Plantago a. ‘Variegata’ z 4-8

A weed, but distinctively good looking, and variegated! Green leaves are wildly and heavily splashed with a creamy color. Self-seeds true and prolifically.

PPLAAVA................................................................................2 qt. $5.95

Re-NEW ’08  Podophyllum ‘Spotty Dotty’          z 6           

Asian May Apple.  Vigorous, umbrella-shaped, chartreuse leaves with chocolate-brown spots.  Spreads by rhizomes.  A real Wowser!

Polemonium ‘Bressingham’s Purple’ z 5-9 

New from ‘Blooms,’ an improved ‘Purple Rain’ with more consistent, darker purple foliage. Same blue-purple flower spikes.

PPOLBRPU…………………………….......2 qt. $7.95 gal. $11

Polemonium repans ’Stairway to Heaven’ z 3-8 

A new native Jacob’s Ladder to 12” with cream varigation, like ‘Brize d’Anjou,’ but long-lived and vigorous. True blue flowers May and June. A potential garden classic.

PPOLRSTH……….…..………………...………………. gal. $15.00

NEW ’08   Polemonium reptans ‘Touch of Class’    z3                

Polygonatum x hybridum ’Striatum’ z 5-8 

A smaller solomon seal to 15.” Dark green, crinkly leaves with a white edge plus white center striping. Slower to colonize than ‘Odoratum.’  A connoisseur plant.

PPOLXHS……….…..………………….………………. gal. $15.00

Polygonatum falcatum Variegatum (Solomon’s Seal) z 4-9
To 3' high. Leaves are bordered with a creamy white. Stems arch over gracefully and have little white flowers hanging all along them in May to June.  Naturalizes and makes a beautiful colony in time in a shade or woodland garden.
PPOLFVA....................................................................2 gal $11.00

Primula ’Francesca’ z 5b 

Compact 6” high green foliage with wonderful clusters of yellow-green flowers for months into summer. A cool delight in the garden.

PPRIFRA.…………………….…...…………………...…2 qt. $7.95

Pulmonerias (Lungworts) - “Must-have” plants! Practically evergreen foliage lasts through Dec. here in zone 5b and is back up with flowers in April. Dan Heim’s breeding program is bringing us fantastic NEW varieties with greatly improved flowers and foliage such as ruffled foliage. Some Pulmonarias grow beautifully in full sun with moisture retentive soil, but all can grow in part or full shade. They make nice clumps rapidly and can be divided easily. They have long seasons of beautiful flowers in spring and make striking accents in the garden. Cut flowering stems off after bloom for the best look. Hardy in zones 4 through 8.

Pulmoneria angustifolia ‘Blue Ensign’

A lungwort with downy, clear green leaves without spots and intense, deep blue flowers.

PPULAEN……………………………..……….....….gal. $12.00

A knockout with silver center, green edge, and raspberry pink flowers.

PPULVAR..........................................................................gal.  $11.00

Pulmoneria ‘Cotton Cool’  

Long, upright silvered leaves and long-blooming blue flowers. Lovely.

PPULCOC……………………………………........….gal. $12.00

Silver splashed leaves up to 24” long. Can make a 6” high by 4’ wide clump in a year. Wide blue flowers make a wonderful plant.

PPULLLCE.......................................…..................  1 gal. $11.00

After 5 years, we have a good supply of this outstanding shade plant.  Stunning apple-green leaves with a wide cream-white border and shrimp-red flowers.

PPULDWA...........................................................1 gal. $15.00

From France and another of my favorites. Broad leaf with silver splashing. Almost equal amounts of silver and a medium green. Smashing!

PPULDOR...............................................................................gal.  $13.00

 Pulmoneria ‘Emerald Isles’ p.p.a.f.                     z 4-9       

As well as for its emerald-green leaf color, this is unique for its large, silver dots ringed around the edge of the leaves forming a neat pattern.  Blue-mauve flowers.  A winner.

One of the best! 6” by 18”. Pure molten silver center with a dark green edge. Blue-pink flowers in spring. Really brightens the garden.

PPULEXC.................................................................….gal. $12.00

A narrow dark green silver spotted leaf with large cobalt blue flowers over extended season. Flowers have an almost fluorescent look. Probably my favorite Pulmoneria flower.

PPULLST.......................................................2....... 1 gal. $11.00

 Pulmoneria longefolia ‘Diana Claire’                                                    

A new vigorous lungwort with long, pointed, startling silver apple-green leaves.  Large violet-blue flowers with purple stripes.  A real beauty.

PPULLDC……………………………………....        gal.  $12.95

A larger NEW hybrid to 10” by 20” with an all silver leaf and pink and blue flowers.

A stunning intro!

PPULMAJ...........................…….......................….gal. $12.00

NEW, nearly all white foliage. Pink flowers fade to purple.

PPULVMF.........................................................................1gal. $13.00

This is a favorite of mine. Wide, deep, green leaves with nice silver spotting. Handsome. Clumps nicely in good soil (2’ clump in 2 years). This also looks spectacular all season in full sun or shade. Pink buds open to blue flowers.

PPULMMO............................................... ............….gal. $11.00

Said to be the most brilliantly spotted form of all. Blue to pink flowers and purple coloring in leaves fall and winter. Another great one.

PPULPSP............................................... 1 gal. $12.00

Pulmoneria ‘Raspberry Ice’

This one is stunning. Raspberry pink blooms over shimmering, frosty-finished mottled leaves with creamy white edges - all combined to make you salivate.

PPULRIC………………………..……….............…..gal. $15.00

Pulmoneria ‘Raspberry Splash’ p.p.a.f.                    

Brilliant silvered leaves and large raspberry-pink flowers.

PPULRS………………………………….…..gal. $12.00

Another personal favorite and one of the best. Narrow, dark green leaves with neat spotting makes a beautiful rosette. This variety looks smashing all season growing in full sun or shade. Sky blue flowers.

PPULRDA.....................................................2.........................1 gal. $11

Pulmoneria ‘Silver Lance’

A new lungwort with long, narrow, pure silver leaves and coral red flowers in spring.

PPULSIL…………………………..………….............. 1 gal. $11

Another NEW variety destined for greatness. Fantastic ruffling and thin green border on a molten silver center gives this a unique look. Blue pink flower.

PPULSST..................................2............. 1 gal. $12

An unusual and beautiful pulmoneria. Mostly silver with an irregular green mid vein and green spotting around edge. Blue pink flowers.

PPULSMI............................................................................2gal. $12.00

Pulmoneria ‘Trevi Fountain’

Superb brightly silver spotted foliage give rise to profuse clusters of large, cobalt blue flowers.

PPULTRF…………………………………………...…………..gal.  $12.00

Salvia lyrata ‘Burgundy Bliss’ z 4   

Twelve inches high with evergreen burgundy leaves and white flowers kissed with lavender combine to make a very garden worthy new plant.

PSALLBB………………………………………2 qt. $6.95 gal. $10

Salvia nipponicum ‘Fuji Snow’ z 5-10

This Salvia grows to 18” high by 18” wide. The leaf is about 4-5”, shaped like an arrowhead, and is deep green with a wide white border. Pale yellow flowers take a second seat to the exquisite foliage. This is a definite 10 on the plant LUST METER.

PSALNFJ.............................................................2 qt. $7.95….gal. $11.00

Sanguisorba men. ‘Dali Marble’ z 3-7 

A rare burnet from China to 4’ tall with blue-green sawtooth leaves with a pure white edge. Add maroon bottlebrush-like flowers in July and August and you have a new-to-the-world winner. Needs moist soil.*

PSANMDM………………………….……...gal. $15     2 gal. $18.00

Sanguisorba obtusa ‘Lemon Splash’ z 4

Lemon yellow flecking on dark green leaves on a 2-foot plant. Burgundy flowers resembling tiny corncobs in late summer. Another new plant from Japan.

PSANOLS…………………...…..…….. gal. $15.00     2 gal. $18.00

Sarracenias         z 5                 

Keep these “killers” in moist, bog-like conditions; one way is in pots with no holes or small, preformed plastic ponds above-ground or sunk in the ground, filled with peat moss, with holes drilled about 4” from the top.  Grow in full sun.

NEW ’08   Sarracenia ‘Cates Baei’         

Has near white pitchers with red veins ……………1 qt.  $12.00

NEW ’08   Sarracenia ‘Love Bug’         

This ‘pitcher’ grows 8 to 10” high with dark red pitchers with white flecks. …………1 qt.  $12.00

NEW ’08   Sarracenia ‘Red Bug’         

Narrow red pitchers about 8” high. ……………………1 qt.  $12.00

 Saxifraga ‘Silver Cushion’ z 5-9

A compact mound to 2” high with silver, white, and green variegated leaves and pink flowers. Another example of , “ Good things come in small packages.”

PSAXSCU........................................................................2 qt. $6.95

Saxifraga fortunei ‘Silver Velvet’ z 5b-9 

Velvety bronze leaves with silvery veins. Red-pink flowers in the fall are icing on the cake for this woodland jewel. Very little or no peat moss in the soil.

PSAXFSV.……………...…………….…..…...…….……2 qt. $9.95

Saxifraga stolonifera           z 5                  

Same as S. ‘Maroon Beauty’ without the red, cream-colored veins.  Makes an attractive, low, evergreen groundcover in shade. PSAXST………………………………………………………..2 qt.  $5.95

Saxifraga stolonifera ‘Maroon Beauty’ z 4-9

Evergreen maroon-marbled leaves that look like a strawberry Begonia. To 4”. Spreads by above-ground stolons. Pale pink flowers create a 12” spray, but the foliage is where it’s at! A superb ground cover.

PSAXSMBE..........................................................2 qt. $7.95     gal.  $11.00

Scrophularia buergueriana ‘Lemon Lime’  z 5-9

3’ tall, bright yellow foliage with a small green center, and lavender flowers. Another great new plant from England.

PSCROBLL ………….…………………...2 qt. $7.95 gal. $10.00

Sedum - Easy to grow with good drainage and full to 2/3 sun. Some of the newer varieties, such as ‘Frosty Morn’, are quite beautiful. I pinch the tips out of the uprights in late May for a fuller plant. Most look better in a planting of 3 or more. Hardy in zones 3-8.

Sedum alboroseum ‘Mediovariegatum’

A striking 18” sedum. Bright yellow centered leaves with a green border in spring. By mid summer, center turns to cream, then white. Pink flowers in fall, but I cut them off; I like the plant better without.

PSEDAME......................................................2 qt. $7.95.....gal. $11.00

Sedum x ‘Angelina’ z 411

This sedum is destined for glory. 6” tall, spreads readily. Bright yellow flowers and bright yellow, spruce-like leaves that are edible (used in salads). This will outshine just about all full sun ground covers.                   

PSEDXAN………………………...1 1/2 qt. $7.95    gal. $10.00

Re-NEW ’09    Sedum telephium ‘Autumn Charm’  pp 14421           z 3          Beautiful sport of ‘Autumn Joy’ to 15 inches high with wide yellow borders on green leaves.  White buds change to long lasting pink flowers darkening to rose- red.  Lovely.

2 qt.  $9.00                 gal.  $12.00

Sedum ‘Bertram Anderson’ z 4

Twelve inches high with glossy purple stems and lilac colored leaves all summer. Add hot rose pink flowers to the soft blue lilac color of the plant and you have a symphony of color.

PSEDBEA……………..……………………………..…….gal. $10.00

Sedum ‘Lynda Windsor’ p.p.a.f. z 4

A new sedum from Holland even darker red than ‘Purple Emperor.’ Very dark purple foliage and ruby red flowers July to Sept. on a 16” plant. A real Wowser.

PSEDLW………………...……….........................    gal. $13.00

Sedum cauticola

A smaller sedum to 10” with beautiful soft blue foliage with a hint of purple that increases as the season goes on, but remains soft and soothing. In late summer, buds form in a pink-purple color that last several weeks and blends beautifully with the foliage. Buds open pink.

PSEDCAU.......................................................2 qt. $6.95….gal. $10.00

Sedum ‘Frosty Morn’

This grows to approx. 1’ high, has glaucous green foliage with a cream white border and long lasting white buds that open to white flowers in southern states and pink in northern. In late summer and early fall, it is as bright as snow on the mountain, but great looking all season. My favorite Sedum. Spectacular! PSEDFMO.......................................................2 qt. $7.95 or 1 gal. $11.00

Sedum sieboldii

Low mound to 6” high. Leaves (similar in shape to Eucalyptus) are 1” in diameter with soft blue-gray coloring and a thin edge of red tint. Pink blooms late in season. Pastel look, restful color, a nice plant. All in all, very pleasing.

PSEDSIE...........................................................................2 qt. $6.95

Sedum sieboldii ‘Mediovariegatum’

Same as alboroseum, but with the addition of a cream center. Both varieties offer a pleasant surprise in the garden.

PSEDSME..............................................................................2 qt. $7.95

Sedum spectabile ‘Samual Oliphant’ z 3-8

This is eye candy. 30” tall, vigorous, every leaf in technicolor green, white and edged with neon pink. Red stems and 5’ clusters of pink buds and flowers August through September.

2-gallon size only available for 2005

PSEDSSO…………….2 qt. $9.95    gal. $15.00     2-gal. $20.00

Sedum ’Xenox’ p.p.   z 3 

10" - 14" high.  Dark purple foliage topped by warm pink flowers August to October.  One of the best dark foliar sedums.

PSEDXEN………………………………...... gal. $13.00

Re-NEW ’09    Silene d. ‘Clifford Moor’     p.p.a.f.         z 5

Dark green leaves with creamy gold edges on one foot plant.  In summer, leaf edges change to a striking chartreuse.  Pink flowers May to July.

Silene doica ’Valley High’ p.p.a.f. z 4-9 

A vigorous grower to 12” high with green leaf centers and wide cream to white margins. Rose-pink flowers in May. This little honey needs good drainage.

PSILOVH.……………...………………..…...…….……2 qt. $11.00

Solanum dulcamara ’Variegatum’ z 5 

Exciting foliage plant with green leaves with major creamy-white variegation and purple-blue flowers. Will climb to 6-10 feet if given support.

PSOLDVA……………………..…………............... gal. $12.00

Solidago ‘Gold Spangles’ (Golden Rod) z 3-8

3’, vigorous plant with gold splashed foliage and gold flowers in late summer.

PSOLGSP............................................................2 qt. $6.95     gal.  $10.00

Solidago flexicaulis ‘Variegata’ N z 4

New 24” goldenrod. Gold spotted and splashed leaves and rods of bright gold flowers Sept.—Oct.

PSOLFVA…………………………...........   gal. $11.00

Symphytums - a group of hardy perennials with wonderful rosettes of variegated foliage, some 8” by 18”, all the way up to Uplandicums, which have huge, screamingly beautiful leaves, to 30” long, on 3’ x 4’ plants.

Symphytum ‘Belsay Gold’ (Comfrey) z 5-9

A large (to 2’) Comfrey with brilliant gold foliage in spring, slowly fades to chartreuse in summer. Pink-blue flowers in summer, but if cut to ground, another new mound of gold foliage will appear for the rest of the summer. Vigorous.

PSYMBGO.............................Limit 1.............. gal. $17.00     2 gal.  $20.00

Symphytum ‘Goldsmith’ (Comfrey) z 4-9

A smaller Comfrey to 8” high by 18”. Attractive textured leaves with a nice yellow border and pale yellow flowers April to June, but the foliage is where it’s at! Moderately spreading. A winner!

PSYMGOL................................................…gal. $20.00

Symphytum grandiflorum ‘Hidcote Variegated’ (Comfrey) z 5-9

Strong, creamy yellow borders on this 12” plant with blue flowers. Another winner!

PSYMGHV..................................................................…gal. $12.00

  Symphytum uplandicum ‘Axminster Gold’ z 4

I kid you not, possibly the most striking perennial in existence. Three foot by four foot plant with leaves up to 30” long by 10” wide, medium green, rugose, with wide, bright gold borders; sometimes the leaves are 2/3 gold. Even more spectacular than Densford Variegated, which is a close second. Magnificent.

PSYMUAG…………………,………….............…..2 gal. $35.00

Symphytum u. ‘Densford Variegated’ z 4-9

Another stunning Symphytum. 30” leaves with major gold splashing and speckling. Beyond smashing!

PSYMUDV......................……………..1 gal. $25.00……2 gal. $35.00

Syneilesis aconitifolia z 5

Called the shredded umbrella plant, this is a beautiful, uniquely foliaged plant. In spring, it comes out of the ground like a rocket with white, wooly leaves. These open up to an umbrella-like leaf to 9” round and cuts into 15-20 leaflets on a 15-20” stem. In time, it colonizes by rhizomes. Flowers are insignificant, but the foliage is Eyepopping!

PSYNACO………..limited………...2 qt. $10.00    gal. $15.00

Tanacetum ‘Isla Gold’        z 5                            

Bright golden yellow ferny foliage to 12” high all summer topped by white daisy flowers summer to frost.  New and improved.

PTANIG…………………………………..2 qt.  $7.95          

Tellima ‘Forest Frost’ z 5-9

A neat NEW plant for part to full shade. Silver splashed, large, evergreen, Heuchera-like leaves turn deep red-bronze fall and winter. In spring, fringed chartreuse flowers that fade to pink. Attractive all seasons.

PTELFFR................................................................................2 qt. $6.95

Thalictum aquilegifolium ‘Thundercloud’ z5-7 A new variety of meadow rue and one of the showiest. 3-4’ tall with lovely blue-green columbine-like leaves with larger than species double, deep purple florets resembling a purple cloud. Stunning. Requires moist, rich soil.*

PTHAATC………………...……………………...……...gal. $15.00

Tiarella (Foam Flowers) - Becoming very popular for several reasons: they grow well in shade, are evergreen or almost evergreen, and are hardy from zones 4-9. New hybrids are being introduced with spectacular foliage patterns. They have attractive flowers in early spring and many repeat bloom. More interestingly, though, is that most provide striking foliage texture that make these plants worth growing. Most varieties are clumpers. Runners are noted.

NEW ’03 Tiarella ‘Black Snowflake’ p.p.a.f. z 4

Semi-evergreen foam flower with new foliage almost black, maturing to green, with wide purple-black veins. White flowers in spring as other foam flowers. Best in humusy soils.

PTIABSF…………………………..…..…..2 qt. $8.95 gal. $13.00

Tiarella ‘Crow Feather’

A new foam flower with bright green leaves with a large black feather pattern in the center. Pink flowers in spring and strong mounding growth. Red winter color.  Another must have.

PTIACRF……………………...…...………………………2 qt. $7.95

A beautiful new Tiarella from Heronswood Nurseries with a silver overlay on the leaves and pink in the new growth and pink flowers. Fabulous!

PTIAHMI..............................................................................2 qt. $8.95

 Tiarella ‘Jeepers Creepers’ p.p.a.f.                 N             

A newer, moderately running foam flower with striking, black-centered, large leaves and large flowers.  Another great tiarella.

PTIAJECR…………………… ………………….2 qt.  $7.95      gal.  $13

Mint colored leaves with chocolate centers and toffee tinted flowers. Special for foliage alone. My favorite of the 98 introductions.

PTIAMCH..........................................................................2 qt. $7.95

Re-NEW ’09    Tiarella ‘Mystic Mist’     p.p.a.f.    

Another beautifully colored foam flower with a yellowish center on leaves.

2 qt.     $8.95

 Tiarella ‘Neon Lights’                                                   

This variety is a big step up in foam flowers.  Huge, palmate leaves of a bright, neon green with large black centers and large flowers.  A splendid addition to the shade garden. PTIANELI……………………………….2 qt.  $7.95     1 gal.  $9.95  

Tolmiea menziesii ‘Cool Gold’ p.p.a.f. z 5b-9

One foot high clump of clear, bright gold leaves for the woodland. A color improvement of a good woodland plant. A fast grower, red flowers, deer resistant. 'Shazam.'

PTOLMCG.……………...…………..…..…...……..……2 qt. $8.95

Tolmiea menziesii ‘Taffs Gold’ (Pick-A-Back Plant) z 5b-9

Bright gold splashed foliage in a mound to 8” high by 16”. A vigorous, striking plant that you can start new plants from. Neat.

PTOLMTG....................................................2 qt. $6.95     gal.  $10

Tradescantia ‘Blue and Gold’ or ‘Sweet Kate’  z 4-9              

A spiderwort about 20” high with bright gold foliage all season, blue flowers summer to frost, vigorous grower.  This one is dazzling.

PTRAFAG…………………………………….2 qt.  $7.95     1 gal.  $10.00  

NEW ’09    Tradescantia ‘Sunshine Charm’       p.p.a.f.             z 4

Glowing gold foliage and long-blooming, lavender-pink flowers June through September.

Tricyrtis - Toad lilies are wonderful plants for the shade or woodland garden. Their Orchid like flowers in late summer and fall come in beautiful blends of white, orchid, and purple. Recently, new foliage varieties have landed. They look good to the end of the season in moisture retentive, well drained, humus rich soil and are easy to grow. Mulch for the winter.

Tricyrtis f. ‘Gilt Edge’   z 4-9    

A hardy, vigorous toadie with shiny green leaves with gold margins and attractive flowers in fall.  A great variety.

PTRIFGE……………………...2 qt.  $7.95          gal.  $11.00  

NEW ’08   Tricyrtis ‘Lemon Twist’    z 4                     

Tricyrtis ‘Lightening Strike’ (Toad Lily) z 5-9

Light gold and dark green stripes on the leaves of this upright 2’ plant. Lavender flowers in fall. A WOWser!

PTRILST........................................................2 qt. $8.95

Tricyrtis f. ‘Samurai’ (Toad Lily) z 5b-9

Green foliage with a gold border to 16” high. A spreader. Flowers are lavender with purple spots and start in late summer here in zone 5b.

PTRIFSA................................................2 qt. $7.95     gal.  $11.00

Tricyrtis hirta ‘Alba’ (Toad Lily) z 4

A new toad lily with pure white-edged leaves and purple-spotted flowers that look like miniature orchids in autumn. Forms lovely drifts in the shady garden.

PTRIHAL……………………….……….2 qt. $7.95……gal. $11.00

Tricyrtis h. ‘Miyazaki Variegata’ (Toad Lily) z5-9

White flowers with purple spots from the leaf axils. Has cream-edged foliage and grows to 3’.

PTRIHMV.......................................................................2 qt. $7.95

Tricyrtis lasiocarpa z 5-9   A new 30” tall toad lily from Taiwan with bold, heavily spotted leaves and purple-blue flowers July—August.

PTRILAS……………………..………2 qt. $7.95   gal. $10.00

Tricyrtis macrantha ‘Tricolor’ (Toad Lily) z 5

Beautiful spotted grey-green foliage with stripes of pink and white, unusual yellow flowers in late summer. Another new toad lily from Japan and drop dead gorgeous.

PTRIMTR…………………………………2 qt. $8.95…….gal. $12.95

Trifolium repens ‘Atropurpurea’ z 4

Clover - has deep burgundy-colored leaves all season. Six inches high. Spreads nicely for a good shot of color.

PTRIRAT……………………..………………………………2 qt. $6.95  

Verbena ‘Mabel Dart’ z 6-9

A beautifully variegated sport of homestead purple with irregular splashes of cream white on dark green leaves. Grows to 10” high by up to 40” spread. Medium dark purple, impressive flowers all summer. Rare and scrumptious.

PVERMDA.......................................................................2 qt. $8.95

Veronica ‘Corinne Tremaine’ z 3-9 sun, p shade

Another newer Veronica from England. Both extremely hardy, this one remarkably stable. Striking cream edging on the ½” leaves. 5 to 6” high, spreads well, good for mixed planters too. Blue flowers, but the foliage is the “thing.”

PVERCTR........................................................................2 qt. $8.95

Veronica prostrata ‘Buttercup’ p.p.a.f.          z 3-9                  

A new groundcover veronica 3” high with brilliant gold foliage in sun, chartreuse in shade.  6” spikes of blue flowers in May contrast nicely with purple leaf heuchs.

PVERPBUT…………………………………………………..2 qt.  $6.95  

Veronica prostrata ’Golden Halo’ p.p.a.f. z 3-9 A lovely new groundcover to 3” high with chartreuse-edged, gold leaves. Abundant clear blue flowers in May.

PVERPGH……………………..…………2 qt. $6.95 gal. $9.00

Re-NEW ‘08 Veronica prostata ‘Goldwell’   p.p.a.f.  

Extremely showy carpet of green and bright gold foliage with bright blue flowers May and June.  Strong grower………………….gal.  $12.00

Vinca - Available in a wide range of leaf variegation and flower color. They are easy to grow in sun to shade and, in time, form a 2” mat of evergreen foliage. In addition, they produce attractive flowers in spring. A handsome, adaptable groundcover.

Vinca ‘Blue and Gold’ z5b-9

Same, shiny, evergreen foliage with gold edges and blue flowers.

VINBAG ..............................................................................2 qt. $6.95

Vinca ‘Golden’ z5b-9

Striking gold variegation and white flowers.

VINGOL ........................................................................2 qt. $6.95

Vinca ‘Ralph Shugert’ P.P.6960 z5b-9

Glossy, evergreen leaves as all the Vincas. This one with wide, white borders and bright sky blue flowers in spring.

VINRSH .................................................................................2 qt. $6.95

Vinca alba aureo ‘Variegata’ z5b-9

Yellow edged, shiny, deep green, evergreen leaves and white flowers.

VINAAV ............................................................................2 qt. $6.95

Vinca ‘Sterling Silver’ z5-9

Hardy white edged form with intense blue flowers.

VINSSI.. ....................................................................................2 qt. $6.95

Vinca ‘Valley Glow’ z5b-9

Yellow stems and mottling on leaves and white flowers.

VINVGL ..................................................................................2 qt. $6.95

Vinca minor ‘Illumination’ p.p.a.f.  z4-9                       

This new vinca eclipses all others for brightness in the garden.  Glowing, gold leaves with a narrow, dark green edge.  Blue flowers in early spring are an afterthought.  3” high groundcover.

PVINMILL…………………………………………………….2 qt.  $7.95  

NEW ’09    Vinca minor ‘Moonlit’  p.p.a.f. 14421           z 5b-6              

Dark green leaf with a creamy-yellow margin and fully double lavender flowers on this groundcover trailing vine.   Neat.

Vinca minor ‘Sunny Skies’ p.p.a.f.  z 4  

Cream & white leaf edges become showier as plant matures.  Blue flowers 8 " high.

PVINMSUNSK………………...……….........................   2 qt.  $8.95

 Viola ‘Dancing Geisha’                        z5-9                        

A Japanese viola with wonderfully cut, swirled and silvered foliage.  Light blue flowers, but the foliage is definitely where it’s at!

VIODGE.........................................................................1 qt. $6.95

Viola ‘Fuji Dawn’         z5-9              

A Japanese viola with spring foliage heavily splashed with deep pink and white.  Summer leaves to deep green.  Blue and white faced flower.

VIOFUDA..............................………................................1 qt. $6.95  

NEW ’09    Viola ‘Heartthrob’   p.p.a.f.          z 5

The most exciting viola yet!  Eight inches tall, vigorous and showy with a large deep burgundy splash in the center of each leaf.

2 qt.  $10.00                          gal.  $13.00

Viola ‘Koreana Stylettas’ z3-8

Beautiful variegated 2” leaves that look like a Cyclamen leaf with purple undersides. To 3” high. Small light purple flowers spring and sporadically the rest of the season. Self-seeds. A charming groundcover. VIOKST.............................................................1 qt. $5.95 

Viola ‘Mars’                             z 5-9                       

A great new 5” viola with bright purple veins and center on a dark green leaf.  Fragrant lavender flowers mid spring, but the foliage is the star.

PVIOMAR………………………………………………………1 qt.  $6.95  

Viola ‘Sylvia Hart’                z 5                            

Similar to ‘Koreana’ with cyclamen-like silver patterns in the leaves.  About 3” high and spreads rapidly by seed to form a groundcover.

Variegated Yucca - One of my favorite garden plants for several reasons: They are evergreen, provide a striking architectural look and unique texture in the garden. These plants look equally as good in sun or light shade and the color patterns are stunning. Easy to grow if provided good drainage. Yuccas are technically shrubs, but I list them as perennials.

Yucca filamentosa ‘Bright Edge’ z4-9

Very stiff, more narrow leaves to 20” long with gold edges. Fabulous!

YUCFIB.....................2 qt. $9.95      1 gal.  $16       2 gal. $26.00

Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’ z 4-8

A spectacular, architectural, evergreen plant to 3’ high with stiff leathery sword like leaves 2” wide by 3’ long. A very wide center band of bright gold. 6’ stalk of white flowers on mature plants.

YUCFCG............................2 qt. $9.95     1 gal.  $16     2 gal. $26.00

Yucca filamentosa ‘Garland Gold’ z 4-8

Leaves 1” wide and 18” long. Narrow green edge and bright gold, wide center.

YUCFGG..............................2 qt. $9.95     1 gal.  $16     2 gal. $22.00

Yucca filamentosa ‘Golden Sword’              z 5-9                   

Evergreen gold leaves with green edges, narrow and more upright than ‘Color Guard.’  Forms a 30” high foliage mound with 6’ stalks of white flowers in mid summer.

PYUCFGS…………………………………1 gal.  $17.00      2 gal.  $22.00

Yucca flaccida ‘Bright Edge’ z4-8

Swordlike thick leathery leaves 1 ½’ wide by 18” long, green center and yellow edges. Adds a unique texture to the garden in sun or shade.

YUCFLB..................................................................................1 gal. $22.00

NEW ‘08 Yucca ‘Nana’    z 4b-5 

Matures at 12” x 12” with medium green leaves with many hairy filaments.  Needs good drainage.  Neat in the ground or a tall square or round pot or trough.