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DALEA purpurea,
Purple
Prairie Clover.
Missouri native with tiny purple flowers in 2” dense, cone-like heads on
wiry stems. A nitrogen-fixing plant that is helpful in establishing
Midwestern prairie restorations. Grows 1-3’ tall. Sun.
DARMERA,
Umbrella
Plant. Shade to partial shade.
peltatum. 30”; clusters of lilac rose flowers; a
large spreading plant with large rounded leaves up to 18” across. Flowers
before the foliage emerge. A great but coarse plant for along a streamside
or for a boggy area; likes moist, organically rich soil.
p. ‘Nana’ Dwarf variety of above plant.
DAUCUS,
Queen
Anne’s Lace. Sun; native biennial.
carota
var. carota. Lacy leaves and attractive corymbs
of 3-4’ white flowers in summer.
DELOSPERMA,
Trailing
Ice Plant. Sun; hardy, low succulent groundcover.
congestum ‘Gold Nugget.’ A succulent groundcover
with radiant yellow flowers. Blooms from summer to early fall. Compact
evergreen foliage takes on purple tones in winter. 2-4”. Drought tolerant
plant that likes afternoon shade.
deleeuwiae. Large lively bright magenta flowrs
cover succulent foliage 6” high spreading 2’.
floribunda ‘Starburst.’ This clumping ice plant
produces a dome of bright pink flowers with eye-catching white centers; the
texture of the petals is shimmering, almost like metal. Starts blooming in
June and continues steadily until fall. 4” tall with a 10” spread. 1998
Plant Select Winner.
‘John Profitt’ or referred to as ‘Table
Mountain.’ Lustrous, fuchsia flowers most of the
summer. A fast spreading 2” groundcover from Sough Africa. In winter, the
leaves remain turgid and green, often tinged with purple. Very hardy.
Sun. 2002 Plant Select Winner
‘Kalaidis’
or referred to as
‘Mess
Verde.’ Iridescent, salmon-pink flowers sport
appeared among plants of a dwarf, alpine form of D. cooperi at Denver
Botanic Gardens in 1997. Vigorous, compact and floriferous 2” plants bloom
spring to fall. Asexual propagation prohibited. 2002
Plant
Select Winner.
‘Lavender Ice.’
Beautiful lavender flowers with a trim green
foliage. Drought tolerant. Height 2-3” , spread 1-2’.
‘Peach Star.’ Large peach-pink flower with yellow
centers tops charming succulent foliage that makes a great groundcover.
Also good cascading over and down stone walls, between stopping stones or in
front of the border.
‘Red Mountain.’ Glowing red carpet of flowers
span the growing season from April to September. Grows to 2”. Named a
Plant Select for its outstanding qualities.
DELPHINIUM,
Larkspur.
Sun to part shade, protect from hot afternoon sun. Blooms May-July. Cut
back and tidy them up after blooming for a second go-around in September.
elatum
‘Coral
Sunset’ Large, full, conical spires of
coral-orange flowers. Unique color in Delphiniums. Height 40”
e.
‘Guardian Blue.’ Heat tolerant variety with
beautiful flower spikes of blue above bright green foliage. Blooms early to
midsummer. Grows to 36 inches tall, spreads 12 inches. Grow in full sun to
part shade in slightly alkaline soil.
exaltatum.
A blue-flowered Delphinium for bright to DEEP
shade. Spikes of spurred blue flowers top 3-6’ stems July to September.
Prefers average to rich soils, but is quite drought tolerant once
established. A welcome addition to the woodland edge or savannas. Native
to the woodland glades from Alabama to Pennsylvania.
grandiflorum 'Dwarf Blue Butterfly.’ 14"; long
blooming sky blue flower; heat tolerant.
g. ‘Blue Mirror.’ 15”; navy blue flowers spring
through fall.
g. ‘Summer Blues.’ 1 1/2" sky blue flowers cover
its lacy leaves. A shorter variety of delphinium, it is naturally compact
with good branching. 'Summer Blues' has also shown better heat tolerance
than other delphiniums and also has an earlier bloom time. Grows to 10-12”.
g. ‘Summer Morning.’ Unlike the tall, spiky
cultivars, this
heat
tolerant and dwarf variety forms a compact mound
of lacy foliage topped with a multitude of light pink flowers. Reaches only
10 - 12 inches tall. Early blooming in early to late summer.
g. ‘Summer Nights.’
Satiny midnight blue flowers put on a spectacular
show from early summer to fall. Super compact variety reaching only 10 to
12 inches tall and wide. Demonstrated better heat tolerance than other
cultivars. Grow in full to part sun in a cooler part of the garden, in rich
moist, well drained soil.
g.
‘Summer
Stars.’ Larkspur. Very heat tolerant. Clean
white flowers top this compact cultivar in late spring and summer. Great
for containers. Grows only 10 to 14 inches tall and wide. Grow in full
sun to part shade, preferably with some protection from the hot afternoon
sun, in moist, well drained soil. Deer resistant
tricorne,
Three-Horned Larkspur, Spring Larkspur. An open
cluster of blue or violet spurred flowers is at the top of a simple, fleshy
stem which has deeply cleft leaves near the bottom of the stem. 4-24”;
blooms in spring; likes full shade; native.
‘Black Knight.’
3’; dark midnight violet flowers in summer; very
floriferous.
‘Magic Fountains.’
24-26”; mixed colors, does not need staking.
DENDRANTHEMA,
Hardy
Mum. Sun.
‘Cambodian Queen.’ Sweet pink flowers with yellow
centers in late summer and fall. 18” tall and wide.
‘Cool Igloo.’ Rich cushiony raspberry flowers
bloom in abundance. Bloom late summer. Hardy in St. Louis!
‘Frosty Igloo.’ Cool white fluffy flowers bloom
in late summer. Hardy in St. Louis! Blooms late summer.
DIANTHUS,
Carnation/Pinks. Sun/partial shade; often
fragrant; prefer well drained soil; remove fading flowers to encourage fresh
new growth.
allwoodii ‘Alpinus Mix.’
6”; Non-stop double white flowers with small
purple spots. Wonderful clove fragrance.
a. ‘Oakington.’
6”; double flowers of warm, deep rose.
barbatus ‘Heart Attack.’ Multitudes of brilliant
black-red carnations begin in late spring and continue into summer. The
color show continues in fall when the foliage turns to a beautiful
burgundy. A good strong grower that just gets better every year! An
excellent cut flower. 12-18”.
b. ‘Black Adder.’ Dark crimson purple flowers top
compact mounds of purple tinted foliage.
deltoides ‘Arctic Fire.’
6"; stunning white flowers with glowing red eye;
dark green foliage; excellent groundcover.
d. ‘Confetti Cherry Red,’
Maiden
Pinks. Candy apple red blossoms are presented on
clean stems great for cutting. A big improvement over other varieties. 6”.
d. 'Zing Rose.’ 6"; rose-red flowers cover dense
green foliage.
d. ‘Zing Salmon.’ Salmon flowers cover dense
green foliage. 6”.
gratianopolitanus ‘Fire Witch.’
Highly praised for its spicy-clove scented
flowers which face upward for tremendous show. Masses of electric magenta
pink flowers top deep blue evergreen foliage. Winner of the prestigious
2006 Perennial Plant of the Year award, and
considered by many to be the finest Dianthus available; 8-10”.
g. ‘Spotty.’
Low cushion of steel blue foliage covered with
red and white bicolor flowers. Needs good drainage. 6” tall, 12” wide.
g.
'Tiny Rubies,’
Cheddar Pinks. 4" double, rose-pink flower
May-June; dense globe-shaped mound of deep green foliage.
‘Wicked Witch.’ Cherry red flowers and fine
blue-green foliage. Height 8-9”.
plumarius ‘Sweetness.’
Deliciously fragrant flowers in beautiful color
range of red, pink or white. 6”. Plant near walkways or doors as their
wonderful scent will be enjoyed by all.
‘Arctic Star.’
Perpetual double
white very fragrant flowers. Beautiful shiny green foliage. Grows 7”.
Sun. Mounding foliage.
‘Black Cherry Wild.’ This deep velvety red,
fragrant, double selection has a rounded flower form with a slightly
serrated, narrow, white picotee edge. It is useful for adding a dramatic
shot of red color in combination containers or at the edge of a landscape.
6”.
‘Coconut Punch.’ 1.5 - 2" wide, fluffy looking,
fragrant, double blossoms are intricately pattered in contrasting shades of
red and white. The grey-green foliage forms a grassy looking clump that is
just the right size for the front of the flower border or in combination
containers. 12”.
‘Coconut Surprise.’ Pristine white blossoms with
deep crimson centers appear for a long time in summer.
‘Cranberry Ice.’
Luscious, fragrant pink flowers have a fuchsia-purple eye and wide picotee,
pinked edged. Grows to 12”.
‘Eastern Star.’
Velvety, large spicy scented red flowers with a
definitive raisin red center and subtle wisps of soft pink along the edges.
Ornamental, blue-green foliage grows to 7”.
‘Fire Star.’ Vivid fire red flowers with deep
crimson eye. Evergreen to 8”
‘Heart’s Desire.’
Fizzy speckled pink petals kissed with bright lipstick red at the base and
edges. Compact mounds of glaucous leaves. Height 8”.
‘Mountain Mist.’
Considered
one of the best new Dianthus. Lovely single pink, lightly fragrant flowers
in late spring and early summer, then intermittently in fall. Blue-green
foliage that takes the summer heat and humidity well.
‘Neon Star.’ Florescent pink flowers, evergreen
grows 7”.
Pixie Star.’
Perpetual
double pink very fragrant flowers with deep central eye. Beautiful shiny
green foliage. Grows 7”. Sun. Mounding foliage.
‘Pomegranate Kiss.’ This deep velvety red,
fragrant, double selection has petals that are irregularly splashed and
streaked with rose pink and have a matching sharply serrated, rose pink
edge. The flowers lighten a bit in color as they age. They contrast superbly
with the glaucous blue-green, grassy foliage. Use this short selection to
line sunny pathways or in rock gardens. 6”.
‘Rosish One.’ Multi-layered flowers of velvety
dark rose edged in white. Begins blooming in spring and continues through
summer into fall. Silver-gray, mat forming foliage.
‘Sangria Splash.’
Intricately
patterned, vibrant fuchsia colored flowers have a
royal purple eye. These colorful, fragrant blooms sit atop a grassy clump of
grey-green foliage. Height 12”, spread 12”.
‘Shooting Star.’ This plant has perfectly formed
magenta-purple flowers with blue-green foliage. Compact plant that grows
to 7”.
‘Scent First.’ Velvety double true red 3”
blooms. Blue-grey foliage. Long blooming and strongly scented. Height
8-10”.
'Siskin Clock.’ Exquisite flowers are made up of
light pink petals with a thick red border that are pierced with a white
center. Trim lightly after first flower to promote continuous, free growing
habit. It grows well in poor soil, and hot, sunny sites. Grows to 7".
‘Spangled Star.’
Exceptional new variety with very unique
coloration. Red petals feature pale pink serrated edges, pale pink blotches
and a pale pink throat. Profuse bloomer all season. Compact, mounding
foliage, 7” in height and spread.
‘Starlette.’ Puffy pink flowers with dark eyes
and spicy scent appear in summer.
‘Tickled Pink.’ Deep lavender blossoms with a
heady perfume appear all summer. Perfect for the patio container or front
of the border. 9”.
‘Velvet n’ Lace.’ Fragrant dark burgundy flowers
with a white lacy edge. Sun. Height 12-18”.
DIASCIA integerrima ‘Coral Canyon,’
Twinspur.
Spikes of Pink blooms spring until frost top 15” plants. Partial shade.
DICENTRA, Bleeding Heart. Shade/part shade; heart
shaped blooms. Excellent plants for the woodland or shade garden; many
bloom spring until fall. Ferny leaves contrast wonderfully with the larger
leaves of Hosta and Bergenia.
cucullaria,
Dutchman’s Breeches. 8”; racemes of nodding,
2-spurred white flowers look like miniature trousers hung out to dry; easy
to grow and will spread; dormant in summer.
eximia ‘Boothman’s.’ 12”; light pink flowers atop
exceptional blue ferny foliage; the best foliage of any Dicentra.
e. ‘Snowdrift.’ Pure white, blossoms. Blooms late
spring to early fall. Height 12-15”.
e. ‘Snowflakes.’ Excellent new long blooming
variety. 12-18”.
formosa ‘Adrian Bloom.’ Crimson blossoms over
deep green foliage. Every-blooming. Naturualizes well. 12-15”.
formosa ‘Aurora.’ White flowers; grayish foliage;
very vigorous; excellent new variety considered the best white.
formosa 'Luxuriant,’
Fringed Bleeding Heart. 12-15"; cherry red
flowers May till frost; blue-green foliage; tolerates more sun and summer
heat than most varieties.
spectabilis,
Old
Fashioned Bleeding Heart:. 24-36"; arching stems
of large pink hearts in spring; smooth ferny leaves; a real beauty; will go
dormant in late summer.
spectabilis ‘Alba.’
24-36"; similar to above but with white flowers; rare form.
s. ‘Gold Heart.’
A new twist to an old
favorite. Typical Bleeding Heart deep pink flowers atop lovely gold
foliage, 24”. Shade to part shade.
‘Burning Hearts.’ Red flowers bloom just above
beautiful blue green foliage. Flowers appear from mid spring until frost.
Great for shady boarders. Height 10”.
‘Candy Hearts.’
Exceptional new hybrid with continuously blooming dark rose flowers over
robust blue-green foliage. 12”.
‘Ivory
Hearts.’ Exceptional
new hybrid with continuously blooming white flowers over robust blue-green
foliage. 12”.
‘King of Hearts.’
Very lovely, finely cut soft grayish green foliage and rosy pink
heart-shaped flowers create a soft, delicate display that doesn’t know when
to stop blooming. Flowers throughout the spring and summer. A cross
between D. peregrina from Japan and D. formosa subsp. oregana and D.
eximia. 12-15”.
‘Red
Fountain’ Red flowers with light pink frigned tips
bloom April to September. Green-gray foliage. Height 12”
DICTAMNUS,
Gas Plant.
Sun, fumes from flowers can ignite and some say this may be the ‘Burning
Bush’ of Moses. Once placed, it is best left undisturbed as it does not
transplant well.
albus ‘Albiflorus.’
Pure white flowers on showy racemes. 32”.
‘Purpureus.’ Excellent specimen or background
plant in the perennial border. Dark veined, pink flowers on showy racemes
in late spring and early summer; 32”. Elegant, glossy leaves give of a
pleasant lemony scent. In hot weather seed pods emit a flammable oil which
when ignited results in a brief vapor burn harmless to the plant.
DIGITALIS,
Foxglove. Sun/part shade; blooms June-July;
dignified spikes of tubular flowers. The biennial varieties self sow in the
garden.
ambigua (D. grandiflora).
24"; yellow flowers marked with brown most of the summer. Long lived
plants.
a. ‘Carillon.’ Delightful, long blooming and long
lived dwarf with pale yellow flowers. 12-15”.
lutea. 2-3’ soft yellow flower spikes in summer.
Perennial.
mertonensis. 3'; a hardy perennial with a color
of crushed strawberries; cut back to encourage more blooms.
parviflora ‘Milk Chocolate.’ An excellent
perennial Foxglove with spires of dense pale chocolate flowers. Reminds you
of an orchid in its flower shape. Multitudes of milk-chocolate-red flower
spikes are produced from June to Aug. on sturdy wind resistant stems. Grows
24-30”.
purpurea.
2-4'; dark pink flowers; native; poisonous;
biennial.
p. 'Alba.’
2-4'; lovely white flowers; long blooming season;
biennial; poisonous.
p. ‘Apricot Beauty.’
36”; unique apricot-orange color.
p. 'Excelsior.’
36-48"; a blend of unusual colors; biennial.
p. 'Foxy': 2'; a magnificent array of mixed
colors; biennial
p. ‘Pam’s Choice.’
White bells and maroon throats create a dazzling
look. Biennial. 36-48”.
p. ‘Snow Thimble.’ Huge 3” icy-white, pendulous
bells hang on 40” stems.
p. ‘Virtuoso Red.’ One of the most compact
Foxgloves. Showy flower spikes of rosy red bloom on sturdy stems. Height
24-26”.
thapsi
‘Spanish
Peaks.’
Spikes of raspberry-rose flowers in early summer
rise over a trim mat of furry foliage. This absolutely charming perennial
is easy to grow in full sun, in well drained soil. Reaches 12 inches tall
and wide.
‘Camelot Cream.’ Creamy white bells with speckled
throat appear in summer. 4’.
‘Camelot Lavender’. Dripping lavender bells with
blackberry spots appear on tall 40” spikes.
‘Camelot Rose.’ A new hybrid with large, deep
rose-pink flowers with burgundy spotting inside which are presented on
broad, tall spikes. Secondary flower spikes extend the bloom time.
Seedlings bloom first year. 3-4’.
‘Candy Mountain.’
The first seed foxglove to have upward facing
flowers. Rose pink blossoms with beautifully speckled throats are produced
on very strong, strictly upright stems. Forms large rosettes of downy,
green leaves. Reaches 3 – 4 ft tall. Blooms in early summer. Grow in full
sun to part shade. Deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts hummingbirds.
‘Dalmation Purple.’ Deep lavender purple flowers.
Flowers have spotted maroon throats. Strong growth habit and floridity.
Height 2-3’.
‘Dalmation White.’ Bright white flowers with
maroon throats. Height 2-3’.
‘Goldcrest.’
Strong upright stems carry racemes of yellow-peach
flowers with slight reddish markings. The dark green, semi-evergreen leaves
are smooth rather than fuzzy. Blooms or a long period of time. Height 18”,
spread 12”.
‘Spice Island.’ An evergreen foxglove that just
doesn’t know when to stop blooming. 1” long, peachy yellow flowers lightly
dusted with nutmeg are presented on numerous spikes which branch from the
base, providing continuous color into fall. Grows to 4’.
DIONAEA,
Venus Fly
Trap. Sun. Needs to
be in a wet, boggy area. This semi-evergreen carnivorous perennial makes a
nice rosette to 12” wide, great for a bog or very wet site in full sun. The
trigger-happy fly traps form on the end of the leaves throughout the growing
season. Stalks of white flowers are produced in the summer. Do not
artificially feed the traps, as over feeding kills the plants…feeding them
unruly small kids is okay! Note: all plants offered are grown from tissue
culture.
DISPOROPSIS,
Evergreen
Solomon’s Seal. Shade; rare.
pernyi ‘Bill Baker Form.’
This is the first in a flood of new discoveries
emerging from China. Graceful form and dark evergreen foliage are a super
addition to the woodland garden. Dangling white bells with black stripes in
spring are a special bonus. Perfect Hosta companion. Can take DEEP shade.
Be adventurous! Rarest form.
DISPORUM,
Fairy
Bells. Shade to part shade.
cantoniense ‘Night Heron,’
Cantonese
Fairy Bells. Striking, dark purple bamboo-like
stems unfurl to reveal golden-tan papery bracts at each node. White flowers
are followed by masses of shiny black berries. Makes a stunning 4-5’ tall
evergreen clump. Perfect back drop for other shade perennials, or where a
bamboo or ornamental grass look is desired.
flavens. Elegant woodland perennial from Korea is
considered by some as the best of the genus. This rare gem forms clumps of
lance-shaped leaves with yellow pendant flowers on 20” stems. In fall,
black berries top foliage. Excellent plant for the shade garden.
sessile ‘Variegated.’
This wonderful perennial makes a stunning
addition to the shaded woodland garden. White edged ovate leaves
reminiscent of small Solomons Seals provide the perfect background for the
white bell-shaped flowers. A nice colonizer to complement hostas and other
shade loving perennials. Very rare and unusual. 12”.
‘Green Giant.’ Evergreen plant has bamboo-like
stems with flowers in summer and decorative berries in the fall and winter
for year-round interest. Height 12-40”.
DODECATHION,
Shooting Star. Shade/part shade; flowers in
spring; prefers rich, moist soil; petals are swept backwards like the
flames of a comet. Legend says they bloom wherever a star has fallen to
earth.
jefferyi. Loose umbels of purple-pink, reflex-petaled
flowers on stiff, slightly sticky stems above small, clump-forming rosettes
of long oval leaves.
media. 6-12”; color varies white/pink/purple;
long basal leaves disappear in summer.
‘Album.’ Delicate white flowers rise from flat
rosettes of foliage. Flowered and dormant by May 1st!! Height 10-14”,
spread 10-12”.
‘Aphrodite.’
Giant, robust plants with huge flowers, much
larger than the species. 20”.
DORONICUM,
Leopards Bane. Sun to partial shade; blooms in
spring.
‘Little Leo.’ 12-15”; colorful, bright yellow
daisy-like flowers beginning in early spring; long blooming season; good cut
flower; may go dormant in mid-summer.
DRACOCEPHALUM,
Dragonhead.
argunense ‘Fuji Blue.’ Spikes of brilliant blue
flowers early June into August. Needle-like leathery green foliage forms
compact durable 1’ clumps. Long-lived tough perennial. Sun.
ruyschiana ‘Blue Dragon’. The most intense
purplish blue flowers you have ever seen. A shrubby mound of narrow, bright
green 18” foliage is covered in summer with spikes of 1” blue flowers.
Thrives in any well-drained sunny or lightly shaded sport and even tolerates
drought.
DROSANTHEMUM
hispidum,
Hairy Dew Flower Profuse deep pink flowers bloom
continuously all season over dazzling, shimmering foliage. Leaves and the
stems are covered with tiny bumps that resemble dew drops or glassy beads
that glitter in the sun. Great for rock gardens as a boarder plant. Height
3-6”, spread 6-9”.
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