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ACAENA,
New Zealand Bur. Full sun to
partial shade.
microphylla: Bronze green leaves
with brilliant deep red flowers in summer and early fall.
An evergreen trailing plant for rock gardens or as a ground
cover. Can withstand foot traffic.
saccaticupula ’Blue Haze.’ A
fast spreading mat of blue-green foliage. 4” tall.
ACANTHUS,
Bear’s Breeches. Partial shade
to shade; blooms late summer, good cut flower.
hugaricus (balcanicus). Stately
clumps of deeply cut 2-3’ long leaves are topped by spires
of stately 3-4’ pale pink to white flowers that are enclosed
in spiny purple bracts.
mollis.
3-4’; stately plant with deeply
cut glossy leaves; 4' mauve flower spikes.
spinosus.
3-4’; handsome, dark green deeply
divided leaves; soft mauve flowers.
‘Morning Candle.’ Large dominant
plant is very floriferous. The best single flowering cone
in the genus. Flowers with prickly purple foliage bloom all
the way till fall. Height 30”.
ACHILLEA,
Yarrow. Sun; blooms summer; good
cut and dried flower; drought tolerant; easy to grow.
ptarmica ‘Stephanie Cohen.’
Showy 1/2” light pink daisy-like flowers continuously cover
plants all summer. Aromatic ferny foliage. 15-24”.
p. ‘Angel’s Breath.’ A prolific
flowering carefree plant. Sprays of pure white flowers in
late spring are produced over a long period. Flowers
somewhat resemble Gypsophila-Baby’s breath. Grows to 2 feet
tall and wide. Easy to grow in full sun in average soil.
millefolium ‘Pretty Belinda.’
Lovely lilac-pink flowers appear in summer. Grows 1-2’.
m. ‘Moonshine.’ 18-24";
sulfur-yellow flowers all summer; gray fern-like foliage.
m. ‘Paprika.’ Ruby-red flower
clusters. 24”.
m. ‘Peggy Sue’ Strong,
well-branched stems on these upright plants hold
eye-catching and non-fading apricot-orange flowers. Reaches
16 inches tall.
m. ‘Pomegranate.’ Rich velvety
red flowers draw the eye, and are a perfect compliment to
the hot yellows of black-eyed susans and oranges of
butterfly weed. Reaches 22 to 24 inches tall.
m. ‘Saucy Seduction.’ Broad
clusters of rosy-pink flowers with yellow centers and subtle
white shading. Sturdy, upright, columnar habit. Reaches 24
to 30 inches tall.
m. ‘Strawberry Seduction.’ Thick
dark green foliage and sturdy stems, better branching and
shorter internodes than achillea ‘Paprika’. Red flowers
with yellow centers bloom June and July. Grows 18 to 20
inches. Grow in full sun in moist, well drained soil.
Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant.
tomentosa. Low growing mat of
pungent, frilly foliage is topped by yellow flowers. Fast
growing groundcover for sun.
‘Angelique.’ Deep red flowers
top 18-30” plants.
‘Anthea.’
28"; abundant flat clusters of
shining light yellow florets; feather-like silvery foliage;
dead-heading will keep plant in bloom all summer.
‘Apricot Delight.’ Colors range
from pink to pale pink to near red. Cherished for their
sturdy compact growth, long bloom period, and interesting
flowers. Grows only to 13”.
‘Pink Grapefruit.’ Lavender pink
flowers bloom for a long period of time. Plant has a nice
compact growth, good for dry areas. Height 22-24”.
‘Red Beauty.’ Crimson-red flowers
all summer on 24” plants.
‘Red Velvet.’ Soft deep red
flowers on 24” plants.
‘Summer Pastels.’ All American
Selection’s Winner. Beautiful range of pastel shades.
Wonderful soft, ferny foliage. 24-30”.
‘Terracotta.’ Tons of deep orange
to light peach flowers top 24” plants.
ACONITUM,
Monkshood: part shade; blooms
July-Aug.; unusual hooded blooms; good cut flower; cut back
after first flush to promote new blooms; poisonous foliage
and roots; likes moist soil.
cammarum 'Bressingham Spire.’
Strong upright plants with branching spikes of hooded dark
violet-blue flowers. Compact plant grows to 24”.
carmichaelii ‘Arendsii.’ Large
blue flowers. Produces excellent cuts. One of the best.
40”
c. ‘Pink Sensation.’ The soft
powder pink with blended white hues creates a pastel
pleasing sensation.
c. ‘Royal Flush’ Huge dark purple
hooded flowers bloom on thick red stems. Foliage starts out
red but changes to green by summer. Grows 48”
fischeri,
Azure Moonkshood. Strong stems,
that do not need staking are covered with lavender-blue
flowers. 18-24”.
napellus. Striking, upright
spikes of violet-blue flowers. 36”.
lamarckii,
Yellow Wolfsbane. Long airy
racemes of tubular light yellow flowers. Light green leaves
are deeply divided into 5-7 lobes. 28”.
septentrionale ‘Ivornie.’
Creamy-white flowers on compact plants with broadly
segmented foliage. 22”.
‘Eleanor.’
A superior variety with near white flowers with a violet
edge throughout summer. 40”.
‘Bicolor.’ Striking dark violet
and white bicolor. 40”.
‘Blue Lagoon.’ A 12” diminutive
beauty with bright blue flowers that start to bloom lower on
the stems than others. Excellent for front on the border or
in containers.
ACTAEA,
Baneberry, Cohosh, Dolls Eyes.
Native, sun.
pachypoda. Spiky racemes of white
flowers bloom in late spring followed by white berries with
dark tips on bright red stalks. The berries are
exceptionally showy and especially effective in shady
woodland beds. Height 3’.
ADENOPHORA,
Ladybells. Ssun to shade; blooms
early summer.
confusa.
18-30"; drooping deep blue
racemes of flowers; good in sun or shade.
liliifolia.
Fragrant blue bell-like flower
start to bloom in midsummer. A great heat tolerant plant.
Height 18” Spread 12-15”.
tashiroi. well-branched,
slender-stemmed plants with long racemes of nodding,
bell-shaped, violet-blue flowers. 12”.
‘Amethyst.’
Large, pendulous amethyst-blue bell-shaped flowers arranged
symmetrically on many tall erect stems. Long flowering.
36”.
AEGOPODIUM,
Snow on the Mountain. Sun to
shade; blooms early summer.
podagraria ‘Variegatum.’ 6-14";
a rapid strong growing groundcover with variegated foliage;
may be mowed in summer.
AGASTACHE,
Anise Hyssop. Sun; flower spikes
summer into fall above dark green aromatic leaves that smell
like licorice. Heat and drought tolerant, attracts
butterflies. Needs well drained site and full sun.
cana ‘Shinning Sonoran Sunset.’
Much shower lavender-rose flowers than the species.
Compact, large-flowered selection blooms late summer to fall
on 15” plants with 12-15” spread.
barberi ‘Firebird.’ Long-lasting
blooms that range from a coppery-orange to a glowing
coral-pink are produced in profusion from mid summer until
hard frost. Airy, fragrant gray-green foliate. Grows to
30”.
b. ‘Tutti Frutti.’ Rose colored
flowers top bubble gum-scented foliage. 3-5’.
‘Apache Sunset.’ Deep orange
flowers with rose purple spikes bloom all summer long.
Flowers provide a striking contrast to the silvery green
foliage. Butterflies, hummingbirds and songbirds adore this
plant. Height 18-24, spread 12-18 inches.
‘Blue Fortune.’ Tall spikes of
soft blue flowers July to Sept. Fragrant foliage. A good
cut flower; very attractive to butterflies and
hummingbirds. 2-3’.
‘Coronado’ Abundant flowers of
yellow-orange bloom from mid summer until frost. Very
aromatic! Requires well drained soil. Height 2-3’, spread
3’.
‘Golden Jubilee.’ Bright golden
foliage is topped with fluffy purple flowers July-Sept.
Grows 20" tall x 20" wide.
‘Honey Bee Blue.’ Intense blue
flowers arranged in whorls appear on 6” long spikes.
Sweetly fragrant blooms appear midsummer to fall. Delicious
mint-scented leaves can be used fresh or dry to flavor tea.
Drought tolerant. Award winner. 24-32.
‘Purple Haze.’ Long racemes of
smoky violet blue flowers continue on and on July until
frost. Grows 2-3’.
‘Red Fortune.’ Continuous and
numerous deep rosy red flower spikes beginning in late June
and continuing until the first hard frost. 3-4’.
‘Summer Love.’ Large red-purple
flowers in dense clusters bloom continuously all summer into
fall. Forms attractive upright mounds of bright green,
fragrant foliage. Height 24”.
AJUGA,
Bugleweed: sun or shade; blooms
April-May; excellent evergreen groundcover; good for under
trees or where a lawn is difficult to establish; 3-6".
‘Black Scallop.’ Deep purple,
almost black wavy foliage makes an excellent groundcover.
‘Bronze Beauty.’
Attractive vigorous bronze foliage
ground cover with deep blue flower spikes in May and June.
Reaches 8 inches tall and twice as wide. Evergreen leaves
provide winter interest and are deer resistant. Grow in
full sun to part shade in moderately moist soil. Can also
take the place of turf, in dry shady areas.
‘Bronze Heart.’ Rosettes of deep
reddish bronze leaves transform to near black.
‘Burgundy Glow.’ Variegated
foliage of burgundy, creamy white and green which gives a
vivid tricolor effect. Blue flowers.
‘Caitlin’s Giant.’ A fast
spreading favorite with deep purplish green foliage.
‘Chocolate Chip.’ This minuscule
and unusual ajuga has rich, chocolate colored spatulate
leaves that measure only one half inch wide. Blue flowers.
A ground hugger which is only a couple inches tall. Choice
for small spaces or as an underplanting. A true dwarf!
‘Emerald Chip.’ Neat vibrant
emerald green leaves makes a refined low carpet
groundcover. Blue Flowers in spring.
‘Mahogany.’ Shiny, almost black,
purple leaves make an excellent groundcover.
‘Party Colors’ Mint green, ivory
and salmon leaves. A great groundcover. Height 4-6”.
‘Pink Elf.’ Green leaves with
pink flowers in spring.
‘Purple Brocade.’ Extremely hardy
ground cover with large purple leaves that have a silver
sheen. Blue flowers bloom in May. Easy to grow in full sun
to shade in average soil. Deer Resistant.
‘Silver Beauty.’ Greens leaves
are edged in creamy white. Blue flowers top the 4” plants.
‘Silver Queen.’ Outstanding
variegated foliage of white and gray-green is topped by blue
flowers.
‘Sugar Plum’ Glossy, green
crinkled leaves flushed pink and with plum colored new
growth. Height 4-6”
‘Toffee Chip.’ Small leafed
creeping ground cover with unique foliage coloration and
markings. Mature leaves are colored gold to cream on the
margin with shades of gray-green in the center. New leaves
show brown and khaki shades. Grow in full sun to part
shade. Reaches 2 inches tall, spreading to 12 inches.
‘Vanilla Chip.’
‘Chocolate Chip’ needed a partner
and we found it in this diminutive delight. Bright
variegation and proportionate deep-blue flowers accentuate
tiny mint-green leaves. Super between the stepping stones
or in a low container.
ALCEA,
Hollyhock. Sun; blooms June to
August; good cut flower.
nigra. 4-5’; large single
mahogany brown-black hollyhock.
r. ‘Appleblossom.’ Capturing the
essence of an English cottage garden, romantic apple blossom
pink flowers measuring 3 inches across are produced atop
tall, stately stems in midsummer. They are fully double and
heavily ruffled. Grow in full sun. Attracts butterflies
and hummingbirds. Reaches 5-7 ft tall and 3 ft wide.
rosea ‘Chater’s Doubles.’
Mix of tall stately spikes with
ruffled, fully double ball-shaped flowers in many colors.
r. ‘Crème de Cassis.’ Showy 3-4”
blooms are white with raspberry veining and throat
surrounding a yellow eye. Both single and semi-double blooms
are found on a single stem.
r. ‘Fiesta Time.’ Beautiful
double pink flowers are produced on compact plants. Bloom
June-September. Ideal in containers or boarders. Height 36”.
r. ‘Peaches ‘n’ Dreams.’
From the extensive breeding program of the famed Thompson &
Morgan seed company comes the ultimate cottage garden plant
and winner of their 1998 Flower of the Year. Tall, stately
flowers spikes packed with lots of large, fully double,
blooms of creamy-peach, some with a tinge of raspberry pink.
4-6’. Sun.
rugosa.
Sunny yellow
single flowers on tall plants.
‘Parkrondell.’ Semi-double
lavender-purple flowers appear all summer on tall plant to
60”.
ALCHEMILLA,
Lady's Mantle. Part shade; blooms
early summer; evergreen; good groundcover. Water beads on
leaves sparkle in the sunlight. Flowers are good cut and
dried. Deer and bunny resistant.
mollis ‘Auslese.’ Greenish-yellow
veil-like flowers bloom in early summer above gray-green
foliage, forming a distinctive clump reaching 20 inches
tall and wide.
m. ‘Robustica’ Chartreuse-yellow
flowers bloom atop hairy fan shaped leaves. Flowers are
great for cutting and drying. Makes a great groundcover in
lightly shaded areas. Evergreen. Height 18-24”
m. ‘Thriller.’ 18”; large kidney
shaped leaves; green flowers late spring to summer.
saxatilis. Showy, semi-glossy,
divided green leaves with silver serrated leaf edges and
undersides. Small, yellow flowers. Low growing, trailing
species that grows 6-8”. Small yellow flowers in spring.
ALLIUM,
Ornamental Onion. Good for
ornamental or edging purposes. Sun to part shade.
Attractive to butterflies. Deer resistant.
s. subsp. senescents ‘Mongolian Gem.’
From northern Asia comes a festive plant
with 2” pinkish lavender balloon-like flowers atop 18” stems
of handsome bluish strap-like leaves. Bronzy yellow fall
foliage. Blooms in late summer.
stellatum,
Glade Onion. Missouri native with
12” deep green blades. 18”, starry-blue flower clusters
appear in late summer. Leaves usually go dormant before
flowering. Sun .
ALSTROEMERIA,
Inca Lily, Peruvian Lily. Sun to
part shade; excellent cut flower.
‘Freedom.’ Peach-red flowers with
dark freckled spots in late summer. Reaches 20 inches tall
and wide. Grow in full sun to part shade. Hardy to zone 6.
‘Glory of the Andes.’
Variegated
form of 'Sweet Laura.’ Fragrant golden-yellow flowers with
mahogany markings. Variegated foliage. Vigorous, very
floriferous, extra hardy variety.
‘Mauve Majesty.’ Mauve pink
flowers with dark spots and a creamy yellow throat are
produce atop neat, upright plants reaching 30 inches tall.
Hardy zones 6-9. Grow in full sun to part shade. Long
lasting cut flowers, fragrant. Easily grown in in
containers.
‘Mona Lisa’ Dark red flowers with
green tips. Flowers are bigger and more abundant that
others. Height 35” Very fragrant.
‘Premier
Series.’ Shiny green foliage with
pink, red, purple, lavender and bi-colored flowers.
‘Sweet Laura.’ One of the
hardiest of the Peruvian Lilies. Vigorous and heavy
blooming yellow flowers are spotted and brushed mahogany-red
with a delicate scent. 30”.
ALYSSUM. See AURINIA.
AMSONIA,
Blue Stars. Sun/part shade;
blooms in early summer; good low maintenance native.
hubrechtii.
Very narrow, threadlike foliage;
sky blue flowers in spring; stunning golden foliage in fall;
3’. Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant of Merit.
illustris. A 3’ native with light
blue flowers in spring and thick, leathery foliage.
montana
‘Short Jack.’ A shorter version
of blue star, reaching only 10 inches tall and 18 inches
wide. Exceptionally clean, dark green foliage gives way to
sky blue clusters of star shaped flowers in spring. A
beautiful plant deserving of greater popularity. Easy to
grow in full to part sun in moist to average soil.
taberemontana. 2'; erect clumps,
pale blue flowers; turns lovely golden color in fall.
Chosen as a
2001 Plant of Merit by the
Missouri Botanical Garden for its outstanding qualities.
‘Blue Ice.’ Brilliant blue
flowers appear over a dense, compact mound of dark green
leaves that turn electric yellow in fall. Wonderful
selection that blooms longer and stronger than the different
species. Possible parentage could be A. tabernaemontana or
the Asian Rhazya orientale. 12-15” tall, 2’ wide.
ANACYCLUS depressus ‘Silver Kisses,’
Mount Atlas Daisy. Gray green foliage spreads to form a
lush carpet, covered with daisy-like flowers in early
summer. Emerging from red buds, the white petals are
underneath. Excellent tight, compact ground cover for dry,
sandy soil and along pathways. Grow in full sun to part
sun. Reaches 4” tall and 10” wide.
ANCHUSA azurea.
This plant is prized for its
bright blue flowers that start blooming in June. A great
cutting flower. Height 36-48” , spread 18-24”.
ANEMONE,
Windflower. Sun to partial shade;
many bloom in late summer.
canadensis:
12-24"; clear white 2" flowers in
spring; light green leaves; prefers moist soil; U.S. native.
crispa. Single pink flowers bloom
late summer on tall stems. Bright yellow-green heavily
ruffled foliage turns bright yellow in the fall. Height
22”.
crispa ‘Lady Gilmour.’
Large ruffled crispate foliage
with red-tinged edges. Single pink flowers in late summer
and fall. 20”. Rare and unusual.
hupehensis. Large 3” pink flowers
in fall. 24-30”.
h.
‘Pink Saucer.’
This long lived, trouble-free
perennial with wide, rosy pink flowers blooms in summer.
Earliest to bloom of the anemones. Reaches 24 to 36 inches
tall and wide.
lesseri. Charming rare hybrid
with glowing red-rose flowers on erect 18” stems in spring
and early summer.
levellei. A delightful anemone
with large, cupped white flowers with a lilac underside and
contrasting purple stamens bloom in spring. Reaches 20
inches tall and wide. Easy to grow in part shade in moist
well drained, fertile soil.
multifida ‘Major,’ ‘Annabelle.’
Robust plants with creamy-white flowers in June over neat
mound of divided foliage. Often reblooms.
m. ‘Rubra.’ Glowing carmine-red
flowers in May and June on 12-18” erect stems.
sylvestris,
Snow Drop Anemone. 10-18": soft
white single flowers May-June, a jewel in the garden.
s. ‘Elise Feldman.’ Very rare and
unusual. An absolutely stunning plant with ivory white
pompom-like flowers that are held on arching stems above
lush green foliage. Flowers appear for almost two months in
spring, then again in late summer and fall. A carefree and
easy to grow perennial. Grows to 15”.
vitifolia 'Robustissima,'
Grape Leaf Anemone: 30" pink
flowers, good cut; great habit with outstanding dark green
grape leaf foliage.
‘Andrea Atkinson.’ Semi-double
white flowers with chartreuse eyes appear on tall sturdy
stems in late summer and fall. Grows 4-5’ tall.
‘Hadspen Abundance.’
A succession of cup-shaped,
rose-pink, semi-double flowers with reddish-pink outer
petals from July to September. Exceptional, free-flowering
variety.
'Honorine Jobert'. 36"; white
flowers with showy yellow stamen, good cut. Designated a
Missouri Botanical Garden’s Plant of Merit for it’s
outstanding qualities.
‘Little Princess.’
Light pink flowers bloom in
September and October. Compact variety, reaching only 24
inches tall.
‘Margarete.’ Rich, deep rose,
almost magenta double, frilly flowers appear in late summer
and fall atop 2’ plants.
‘Ouvertüre.’ Lots of lilac-pink
flowers on strong stems, above a substantial mound of
foliage low to the ground. Reaches 32 inches tall and
wide. Easy to grow in moist soil in partial shade.
‘Pamina.’ Semi Double lavender
rose flowers.
34”.
‘Party Dress’. Big fluffy double
pink flowers, bigger than most. 36”.
‘Prince Henry’.
Semi-double rose-pink flowers top
24” plants.
‘Queen Charlotte.’
3 inch wide, soft pink,
semi-double flowers with a darker pink reverse are further
highlighted by a central olive green cone, ringed by purple
stamens. Blooms in late summer, early fall. Grows to 30
inches tall and spreads to 18 inches. Easy to grow in part
shade.
‘September Charm.’ 30-36"; single
silvery pink flowers with darker pink edges; profuse
bloomer.
‘Serenade.’ Considered one of
the best! One of the most vigorous cultivars that produces
excellent semi-double soft pink flowers that are wonderful
in the garden and in the vase. 40”.
‘Whirlwind.’ 3-4'; 4" semi-double
white flowers in late summer-fall, a real beauty.
ANEMONELLA,
Rue Anemone. Shade to partial
shade; dormant in summer.
thalictroides. 4-10"; white to
light pink flowers; finely divided, fern-like foliage; U.S.
woodland native; rare.
ANTENNARIA carpatica,
Pussytoes. From silvery-gray,
small leaves come 4-6” stalks topped with white flower
clusters. Good for rock gardens or as a groundcover. Sun
to part shade.
ANTIRRHINUM roseum. Rose pink
flowers over silver blue foliage begin blooming in June and
continue through the summer. Unlike annual snapdragons,
this plant is not bothered by heat and performs well through
the summer. Grows 12 to 15 inches tall and wide. Easy to
grow in full sun in well drained soil.
APLECTRUM
,
Adam and Eve Orchid. Part shade
to shade. Native to the moist woodlands of West Virginia.
hymale. Interesting woodland
orchid that has a 7” pleated, silvery striped leaf all
winter. In late spring or early summer the leaf disappears
and a thick stem topped with purplish brown orchids emerge.
AQUILEGIA,
Columbine. Partial shade; blooms
late spring through early summer.
caerulea ‘Biedermeier.’ 12";
densely clustered bouquets of mixed colors.
c. ‘McKana's Giants.’ 2-3':
large long spurred flowers in beautiful colors.
c. ‘Songbird Series,’ 24"; early,
floriferous with compact habit. Noted for their large
flowers (3” across) which make this series showy and
attractive.
‘Blue Bird,’ Light blue
sepals/white petals.
‘Cardinal.’ Dark red and white
flowers
‘Dove.’ Pure white.
‘Goldfinch.’ Solid bright yellow.
canadensis.
24-36"; plant with red/yellow
flowers; native; attracts hummingbirds.
canadensis ‘Little Lanterns.’
Same as above, only 10" though.
chrysantha ‘Denver Gold.’ Huge 3”
yellow flowers with exceptionally long spurs, blooms heavily
in spring and often reblooms summer through fall. 30”.
Native.
C. ‘Yellow Queen.’
2-3'; fragrant long spurred canary
yellow.
flabellata var. pumila,
Fan Columbine. 4” compact plant;
flowers have purple sepals and white petals.
f. ‘Cameo Pink and White.’
Profuse white and pink flowers on 5” plants.
f. ‘Ministar.’ Waxy blue flowers
with white corolla. Fabulous blue/green fan foliage.
f. ‘Pumila Alba.’ Pure white
dwarf.
f. ‘Nana Alba.’ 12"; exquisite
white dwarf.
vulgaris ‘Blue Barlow.’ Spurless,
bright blue double flowers in spring. Can grow to 3’.
vulgaris ‘Clematine Blue.’ Bright
blue upward facing blossoms, that resemble a double
clematis, are long lasting in the garden and in the vase.
18”.
v. ‘Clementine Dark Purple.’ A
spectacular new generation of Columbine with flowers that
resemble a double clematis. The dark purple, spurless,
upward facing blossoms are long lasting in fresh bouquets.
Grows 12-18”.
v. ‘Clementine Red.’ Spectacular
fuchsia red version of above.
v. ‘Clementine Salmon Rose.’
Flowers are salmon rose when young, then transform to shades
of lavender purple. Grows to 18”.
v. ‘Nora Barlow.’ Unique fully
double flowers in delightful combination of red, pink and
green. 24-30”.
v. ‘Winky Double Red-White.’ A
novelty variety of Columbine which produces myriads of
large, red and white flowers on uniform, sturdy plants.
They face upward for best display. Great in containers and
near the front of the flower border. 12-18”
v. ‘Winky Mix.’ Elegant,
upward-facing flowers rise above shiny foliage. Impressive
erect plants are nothing to wink at. 18-24”
‘Carol Ann.’ unique, double pink
flowers. An old-fashioned favorite valued for its handsome,
durable foliage and airy charm of the blooms. 18-24”.
‘Crimson Star.’ Masses of deep
red and white flowers on 30” plants.
‘Lime Frost.’ Lime green leaves
with stunning marbled variegation; plant forms a small
mound; flower color mixed from blue to white and pink; 18”.
‘Music’: 18”. Large and long
spurred flowers in a full range of colors.
‘Origami.’ Huge 3” flowers face
upwards. Very long-blooming, up to 12 weeks . 12-18”.
Colors include yellow, white, red and white, and pink and
white.
‘Remembrance.’ Petals and spurs
of incredibly rich, shiny violet-blue. Name honors the
memory of the students and teacher of Columbine High.
Proceeds benefit organizations that promote diversity and
tolerance in schools.
‘Ruby Port.’
Double dark ruby flowers in spring
and early summer. 24”.
‘Spitfire.’ A petite hybrid with
small, red orange flowers with short spurs that dangle from
tall stems above a beautiful mound of green foliage
beginning in late spring. Reaches 12 - 16 inches tall and
wide. Grow in full sun to part shade. Attracts
hummingbirds and butterflies, deer and rabbit resistant.
Makes good cut flowers.
‘Swan.’ Award winner series with
huge, colorful flowers.
ARABIS,
Rock Cress. Sun/part shade;
blooms April-June; good for rock gardens.
caucasica 'Variegata.’
6"; striking cream edged leaves;
white flowers; evergreen.
‘Spring Charm’ Large rosy-purple
flowers bloom spring. A great plant for rock gardens. A rare
treat! Height 4-8”, spread 8”.
ARISAEMA,
Cobra Lily. Shade to partial
shade; needs a good garden soil.
consaguineum. Easiest Cobra Lily
to grow. Exotic looking plant. Stems are circled with
umbrella like leaves with curly edges and long drip stems.
Flowers appear like a cobra rising to strike.
ringens,
Japanese Cobra Lily. Exotic
flowers are formed by a purple and white stripped spathe
that resembles the face of a cobra, grows to 24”.
serratum.
Japanese Cobra Lily. An easy to
grow variety with tall stems, and an attractive flower made
up of a purple spathe (bract). Grows 24” tall and prefers
well drained soil.
sikokianum,
Cobra Lily. Wow the family and
friends with this exotic beauty. The striking flower is
made up of a purple spathe (bract) or pitcher with a
startling white golf ball looking flower part called a
spadix that is displayed inside the pitcher. Prefers a good
woodland soil and shade. A spadix is defined as a spike
with small densely crowded flowers, a spathe is a large
bract that surrounds the spadix. Grows 2’.
triphyllum,
Jack-in-the-Pulpit. 1-3';
distinctive flowers in spring; woodland native; native
Americans gathered the corms as a vegetable.
urashima,
Cobra Lily. A very unusual plant
with just one tall leaf with many narrow leaflets. Its
distinctive flower is made up of a purple spathe (bract) or
pitcher. From inside the pitcher emerges a long up to 18”
purple whip-like tail. Prefers part shade and grows to 15”
tall.
ARISARUM proboscideum,
Mouse Tail Plant. Unique with
purple and white flowers and a 6” stem that resembles a
tail. Green mounded foliage disappears in early summer and
becomes dormant until next spring. 6-7”.
ARMERIA,
Sea Thrift. Sun; blooms summer;
evergreen; good for rock gardens and as groundcovers.
maritime ‘Rubrifolia.’ 8” rose
pink flower puffs top tufts of grass-like foliage.
m. ‘Splendens.’ 6-10"; brilliant
red flowers; evergreen foliage that resemble cushions of
moss.
‘Morning Star Deep Rose.’ Bright
rose, ball shaped flower clusters are produced freely on
thin leafless stalks above a compact mound of grassy
foliage. Native to coastlines where few other plants can
handle the high salt concentration. Blooms early summer and
provides winter interest. Grows to 6-8” tall and 4” wide.
Full sun to part shade. Tolerates dry.
ARTEMISIA,
Angel's Hair. Sun; tolerant of
hot, dry conditions.
lactiflora ‘Guizho’. Mahogany
stems contrast with dark foliage and showy sprays of creamy
white flowers. Grows 48-72” tall.
ludoviciana ‘Valerie Finnis.’
Showy silver, near rectangular leaves, subtly serrated.
schmidtiana ‘Silver Brocade.’
Low growing groundcover with
intensely silver foliage. Spreads readily but can be
controlled. Needs good drainage. 6-12”.
schmidtiana 'Silver Mound.’
12"; velvety silver-white mounds
of foliage; produces bluest clumps in infertile,
well-drained soil.
‘Oriental Limelight.’
A variegated form of Artemisia
with greens, golds, and creams. Best used contained in a
pot. Will spread in the ground and mound to 2 feet tall and
wide. Easy to grow in full sun to part shade in well
drained soil.
‘Powis Castle.’ Mounding, silver
foliage to 36”. Spreads rapidly.
‘Sea Foam.’ The finely filigreed
silver-grey foliage gives a froth appearance. A very sturdy
plant. Height 18” Spread 18-24”.
ARUM,
Painted Arum: shade; spring
flowering; prefers damp rich soil.
italicum ‘Pictum.’ 12-18"; creamy
white jack-in-the-pulpit flowers in late spring followed by
stout stalks of orange-red berries in mid-summer; green
arrowhead leaves reappear in late fall remaining over
winter.
ARUNCUS,
Goat's Beard
or
Child of Two Worlds.
Shade/partial shade; blooms June-July; requires damp rich
soil.
aethusifolius. 12"; cream
flowers; Astilbe-like fine foliage.
dioicus (A. sylvester).
4-5'; spectacular large plant with large white plumes in
spring; a valuable addition to the back of the shade border;
native to Missouri.
d. ‘Kneiffii.’ Creamy white
flowers on 18-24” plants. Finely cut foliage looks like a
giant fern.
‘Misty Lace.’
This perfect sized Aruncus reaches
only 18 - 24 inches tall and wide: perfect for city
gardens. Large, creamy white, feathery plumes on dark red
stems bloom early to mid summer. Selected for its heat
and humidity tolerance. Grow in full sun to full shade,
provide more moisture in the sun. Dear resistant, good cut
flower.
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