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ECHINACEA,
Coneflower. Sun; blooms in
summer; flowers 4-4 1/2" across. Excellent cut flower; cones
dry beautifully for permanent arrangements. Many are native
to Missouri.
pallida.
2-3’; rose purple drooping petals;
tolerant of heat and drought.
paradoxa,
Yellow Coneflower. 2-4’; slender,
drooping ray florets that are a brilliant golden yellow; the
only yellow-flowering Echinacea species; Ozark native.
purpurea.
2-3'; showy purple flowers; one of
our best native wildflowers; attracts butterflies.
tennesseensis hybrids. Cheerful
bright pink 3-3 ½” flowers with 1 ½“ long uplifted petals;
blooms all summer into early fall; deep rooted, very
adaptable 24-30” plants.
t. 'Rocky Top.’ Purple-red
daisy-like flowers with narrow petals curving upwards around
the copper-colored cone instead of drooping as in the more
common varieties. The plants spread their foliage wide and
low, leaving the flowers to rise above on wiry stems. 30”.
Hybrids
Big Sky Series. Results of crosses between
E. purpurea and
E. paradaxa. They have inherited
the dominant characteristics of
E. purpurea, having fuller,
toothed leaves and wider flower petals.
‘After Midnight.’
A distinctive dwarf selection
that only grows to 12”. Fragrant, dark magenta purple
flowers with wide, overlapping petals and a black-red cone
and black stems.
‘Harvest Moon.’ Luscious earthy
gold flowers the color of a harvest moon surround a golden
orange cone. The large, long-blooming flowers are
deliciously fragrant. Grows 24-30”.
'Solar Flare.' Hot explosive color appears for
months on end with 'Solar Flare's' neon-red blossoms. It's
dark cone and stems adds more excitement. Exceptionally long
bloom time from summer well into fall. Grows 24-36".
‘Summer Sky.’ The first bicolored
coneflower. Tall, stout stems support massive 5” flowers
which are light orange with a rose colored halo and orange
cone. Prolific bloomer that grows 30-36” tall.
‘Sundown.’ An electrifying
orange, daisy-like blossom with a large, central cone.
Wonderfully fragrant. Blooms continually all summer into
fall. 36-40”.
‘Sunrise.’ Citron yellow
daisy-like blooms with a prominent, central cone that
starts out green and turns to gold. Grows to 36”.
'Twilight.’
The vibrant red flowers sport unusual red cones and are
extremely fragrant.
Double Scoop Series. Vibrant double blooms on
28-30" plants all summer.
'Bubblegum.' Magenta pink.
'Orangeberry.' Brilliant orange and red
bicolor.
'Raspberry.' Deep pink.
Sombrero Series. Sturdy, well-branched plants
produce myriads of bright, rich colored flowers over a long
period. 24".
'Hot Coral.' Coral orange.
'Salsa Red.' Deep red.
'Sandy Yellow.' Sunny yellow.
'Bright Star.’
30-36"; bright rosy-red daisy-like
blooms.
‘Crazy Pink.’ Absolutely prolific
bloomers, a 1 year old plant in the landscape can have over
100 flowers! The plants have tremendous lateral branching
too, so they stay nice and compact, not tall and leggy like
some of the older varieties. Large ballerina pink dropping
petals are set off by bright orange cones. Height 18”.
‘Doubledecker.’ A plant oddity!
This flamboyant introduction sometimes is topped with
a second layer of petals on top of the cones. Plants look
like they've put on their Easter bonnets! The rosy pink
daisies grow to 3' tall in full sun to part shade. First
year plants sometimes produce singe flowers. From the
second year forward, a high percentage of two-tiered flowers
appear. Grows to 40”.
‘Fatal Attraction.’
Exceptionally beautiful large deep purple-pink flowers on
dark red stems top 26” plants.
‘Firebird.’ Charming red-orange
shuttlecock-type flowers look like they want to fly away!
Attracts butterflies in the summer and seed hunting birds in
fall. Height 18-27”.
‘Flame Thrower.’
Two-toned
orange and yellow flowers are hot, hot, hot! One of the
earliest Coneflowers to bloom! Height 36-40”.
‘Green Envy.’
The worlds first green Echinacea!
Unique in both color and form. Broad lime-green petals
flushed red toward the base around a green cone. Long
lasting flowers on strong, stems reaching 30 inches tall.
Blooms late summer, July and August.
‘Green Eyes.’ One of the richest
colored coneflowers to date! Shocking magenta flowers of
uncommon substance have beautiful indented green centers
that mature to a rich orange. Deliciously fragrant. 24”.
‘Green Jewel.’ Light green petals
surround the large, green cone of the fragrant flower. Stay
green throughout the flower’s bloom. Height 20-24”, spread
12-18”.
'Greenline.' Luscious blossoms are made
up of ray petals of pale lime to white that surround 3-4"
mounded circles of fluorescent lime-green with
emerald-green centers. Long
lasting cut flower, 26". Sun to part shade perennial.
‘Hope.’ Soft pink flowers of
great size and substance adorn this beauty. It is dedicated
to the breast cancer survivors and the memories of those who
have succumbed. For each plant sold a donation is made to
the Susan G. Komen Foundation, to help further the search
for a cure for breast cancer. This plant grows 2’.
‘Hot Lava.’ Wide petals of deep
orange red tint to a deeper red at the base of the
magma-orange cone. Extra petals give the flower a fuller
look and the super-strong stems make it great for cut
flowers. Height 40”.
‘Hot Papaya.’ Double
Spicy orange
pom-pom blooms top thick maroon stems and are held high atop
deep green, lush foliage. Deep colored flowers appear from
June to August on well branched stems. Grows 30-36” tall.
'Irresistible.'
Colors
like rainbow sherbet, these fragrant, 3½” blossoms first
emerge pastel yellow with a large copper cone, then quickly
develop into double, coral pink flowers with a slightly
deeper pink pom-pom on top. As the flowers mature, the
center of the pom-pom gradually lightens to citron yellow
and the ray petals lighten to peachy pink. It’s a
kaleidoscope of delicious colors that are sure to add a
unique element to fresh flower bouquets. Grows 32".
‘Kim’s Knee High.’
dwarf version of the well-known
native; clear pink, drooping flexed flower petals; great for
small areas and containers; 12”.
'Little Annie.' A
teeny-tiny Coneflower with miniature flowers, leaves and
stems. Plants grow 6-10" tall. From midsummer into early
fall, bright lavender pink flowers measuring about 2½ inches
across with an orange cone are produced prolifically.
Deadheading prolongs the bloom time.
‘Lucky Star.’ Bright white
flowers with horizontal petals. Blooms mid-summer to
fall. Long-lived and vigorous grower. Height 40”.
'Magnus.’
24-36"; bright rosy-red daisy-like
blooms; petals do not droop;
1998 Perennial Plant of the Year.
'Magnus Superior.'
Deeper lavender pink blossoms, darker stem color, larger
coppery orange cones, and a more consistent growth habit are
what set this new variety apart from the classic ‘Magnus’.
'Marmalade.' Fully double, pompom marmalade
orange blossoms bring great color and form to the garden and
the vase. Blooms 8-12 weeks beginning in early summer.
Grows 26-30" tall.
‘Meringue.’ White petals surround
a creamy yellow pom-pom with an apple green center. As
flower ages, pom-pom turns lighter yellow. Height 18”,
spread 16-18”.
‘Merlot’. A wonderful
introduction with very large rose pink flowers with
wonderful wine red stems and petioles. Very floriferous. Grows to 30 inches tall and wide.
‘Milkshake.’ Fully double white
flowers with a contrasting yellow center in the developing
flowers. Exceptionally floriferous, well-branched plants
that produce blooms over a long period. Height 35”.
‘Pica Bella.’ Very thin watermelon
pink petals are held horizontally around a colorful
orange-bronze central cone. Height 22”.
'Piccolino.' Fully double pink flowers top 10"
dwarf plants all season.
‘Pink Double Delight.’ Amazing
double pink blooms begin in July and continue for 8-12
weeks. Grows 20-24”.
‘Pixie Meadowbrite.’ Narrow
rosy-purple petals form long-blooming flowers. Plants only
grow to 18”. Excellent variety that combines the hardiness
and drought tolerance of
E. angustifolia with the longevity
and compact form of
E. tennesseensis, as well as the
garden durability of
E. purpurea.
'Powwow White.' Non-stop pure white flowers
top 16-24" plants.
'Powwow Wild Berry.' Non-stop raspberry pink
flowers top 16-24" plants all summer. Petals hold color
longer than other coneflowers.
‘Prairie Frost.’
The world’s first variegated
coneflower! Variegated edges and 4” rose blooms.
‘Prairie Giant.’ Huge flowers
spanning 6-9” across top 30-40” stalks. The massive flowers
are made up of narrow pink petals. Beautiful rich dark
green leaves grow up to 24” long and 4 1/2” wide.
‘Prairie Splendor.’ Selected for
its earlier bloom time and extended flower period from early
summer into fall. Produces large 4 - 6 inch rose pink
flowers on relatively short, compact plants. Reaches 24
inches tall.
'Raspberry Truffle.' Huge 4" salmon-pink
pompom with dark red centers are surrounded by horizontal
pink ray petals. Chocolate colored stems add to the
fantastic display, Deliciously fragrant. Profuse flowering,
great habit, vigorous grower. 28-32".
‘Red Knee High.’
Large, rich magenta red flowers
are born in profusion atop dwarf sized plants beginning
midsummer. They add a terrific punch of color to sun
gardens. Height 18”, spread 12-18”.
‘Razzmatazz.’ This remarkable
discovery offers fragrant purple-pink flowers with a large,
fully double, pom-pom-like head of petals in place of the
cone, framed in a ring of large daisy-like petals.
‘Ruby Giant.’ Absolutely huge 7”
recurved ruby blooms are held aloft on stocky plants.
Refined and improved in color, flower size and an attractive
flattened cone shape and poised habit. Destined for
stardom.
'Secret Joy.' Arising like comets in the
summer garden, features pale yellow, double flowers that are
a delight to the senses. These fragrant gems make excellent
cut flowers. Use en masse for the border or in a mixed bed.
Unique color unlike any other. Grows 28".
'Summer Cocktail.' Remarkable flowers change
color from yellow through shades of orange to pink all
summer well into autumn. 24".
‘Tangerine Dream.’ Elegant 4”
clear orange flowers with wide, overlapping petals. The
bloom holds its color better that most Coneflowers and have
a lovely honey scent. Height 27-30”.
‘Tiki Torch.’
Dark orange
coneflower with massive 4 1/2” flowers. Retains intense
color for weeks rather than days. Spicy-scented top 36”
stems.
‘White Swan.’
Long time favorite with white flowers
and green-bronze cones. 36".
ECHINOPS,
Globe Thistle. Sun; flowers in
summer; excellent cut and dried; attracts butterflies.
bannaticus ‘Blue Glow.’ Intense
blue decorative flowers. The leaves are more hairy and very
deeply cut. Good cut flower. Attracts hummingbirds and
butterflies. 48”.
b. ‘Taplow Blue.’ Blue balls top
2-4’ plants in summer. Flowers will continue into fall if
flowers are cut regularly and not allowed to go to seed.
ritro. ‘Sea Stone.’ Many
deep-blue globes open over a compact green background.
Grows 16”.
r. ‘Veitch’s Blue.’ Clump
forming, with golf ball sized dark blue flower heads. Coarse
foliage with spiny, dissected blue-green leaves. More
floriferous than the species. Grows three to three and a
half feet tall. Plant in full sun in average to well
drained soil.
‘Platinum Blue.’ Silvery pointed
foliage and deeply divided green basal leaves. Steely blue
flowers bloom in late summer. Grows 3 feet tall. Plant in
full sun in average to well drained soil.
ECHIUM amoenum 'Red Feathers'.
Low-growing mounds of narrow dark green leathery foliage are
topped with feathery deep red flower spikes in spring.
Blooms for an exceptionally long time and plants will
rebloom in summer and fall if properly deadheaded. Thrives
on neglect, prefers full sun, grows 12-16".
EPIMEDIUM,
Bishop's Hat/Barrenwort.
Shade/partial shade; blooms spring; good ground cover;
prefers slightly acid, damp soil, good woodland addition.
Delicate flower resembles a bishop's hat.
cantabrigiense. Pinkish--yellow
flowers in spring top sturdy shiny green foliage.
Evergreen. Wonderful groundcover that even thrives in dry
shade under trees. Deer proof too.
grandiflorum ‘Lilafee.’ Sprawling, clump-forming
plant of bright-green oval leaflets held together with wiry
stems. Topped in spring with loose sprays of little 'winged'
lavender-violet flowers. A very vigorous and floriferous
cultivar. 18” tall, 12" wide.
g. ‘Pixie Queen.’ A delight nymph
with unique purple and white flowers that add a whimsical
touch to the shade garden in spring. Excellent tough
groundcover that tolerates drought and competition from tree
roots.
g. 'Rose Queen.’
Large rose pink flowers with
white spurs in spring. Grows 12".
perralchicum. Spiney, evergreen
leaves have a reddish tint. Showy yellow flowers. Robust
species that tolerates dry conditions. Grows to 15”.
perralchicum
‘Frohnleiten.’ A spreading,
evergreen groundcover for shade. Exceptional and dainty,
nodding yellow blooms rise above the heart shaped foliage in
mid spring. Leaves emerge bronze pink, and turn bronze in
fall. More moisture loving and vigorous than other
cultivars in the species.
pinnatum ssp. colchicum. Large
yellow flowers top thick evergreen foliage. 12".
pubigerum. Cream white flowers
stand high above evergreen foliage. 15”.
rubrum. Excellent fast growing
groundcover with red tinted leaves and crimson and white
flowers, leaves turn green in summer, then mottled in
copper-red and yellow in the fall. Grows to 12”.
sasaki Lilac pink flowers bloom
early in Spring. Dark leaves make an excellent groundcover.
Shade to part shade. Height 6-10”.
versicolor ‘Sulphureum.’ 12”;
sulphur yellow flowers; medium pointed leaves; marked red in
spring; the most vigorous form. Designated a Missouri
Botanical Garden
‘Plant of
Merit’ for it’s outstanding
qualities.
warleyense. Intriguing flowers of
yellow petals, orange sepals and spurs with red streaks. The
light green foliage is semi-evergreen. Height 12”.
youngianum 'Merlin.’
Exceptional seedling with
dusky-violet and white spurless flowers that appear above
the early spring, tinted purple foliage. As the leaves
mature they fade more to green. 10".
y. 'Niveum.' A
delightful compact plant whose serrated heart-shaped foliage
turns from red to mid-green in summer. Sprays of pure white
flowers hang on branching wiry stems above the plant in
spring. 18" tall, 10" wide.
y. ‘Roseum.’ Lavender pink
flower sprays hang on branching wiry stems above spring foliage.
Serrated heart-shaped foliage turns red to mid-green in summer. 8”.
'Akebono.' Impressive Japanese variety which appears
in early spring with sunrise red new leaves, flowers are
dainty pale pink and are held above foliage, grows to 14".
‘Arctic Wings’ White flowers with
a yellow center. Height 14”.
‘Creeping Yellow.’ Striking
yellow leaves with red edging in spring fading to green
later on. Flowers are small and bright white. Great for deep
shade under trees. Height 14”.
‘Fire Dragon.’
Longer blooming than any other
epimedium on the market, very unusual large flowers well
about the clean free foliage. The flowers are spectacularly
bi-colored yellow and purple. Plant in masses to better
appreciate the delicate looking small flowers. Reaches 14
inches tall and wide. Perfect for dry shade, use as a
groundcover where other shade lovers won’t cut it.
‘Flowers
of Sulphur’ Early flowering with
sulphur yellow flowers extending to white flowers petals on
the top.
‘Pink
Champagne’ Large soft-pink to
clear pink flowers.
‘Pink Elf.’
Extremely floriferous, flowers are
dark pink with lighter pink outside. The flowers appear on
arching stems well above the foliage. Reaches 14 inches
tall and wide.
EQUISETUM,
Horsetail, Scouring Rush. Sun to
partial shade; spreads rapidly.
hyemale. 4'; hollow tubular
stems; ancient native plant; good to use beside pools and
for Japanese-style gardens. Can grow in moist soil or
shallow water up to 6” deep.
scipoides,
Dwarf Horsetail. Mounds of
evergreen, hollow stems are excellent for texture contrast
around pools. Can grow in moist soil or shallow water up to
4” deep.
ERIGERON,
Fleabane. Sun; blooms mid-summer
till frost; good cut flower; good for baskets and
containers; cut back after flowering to encourage more
branching and blooms.
‘Prosperity.’
18”; daisy-like purple-blue
flowers with a yellow center on 2’ stems June-Sept.;
attractive grayish-green oval shaped foliage; profuse
bloomer.
ERIOGONUM umbellatum,
Sulphur Buckwheat. An essential
long-blooming Western native! The flower contains very
attractive umbels of different shades of yellow flowers.
Evergreen plants that work great in rock gardens. Height
10”, spread 10”.
ERODIUM,
Heron’s Bill, Stork's Bill.
Sun to light shade.
chamacyparis
‘Bishop’s Form.’
One of the longest blooming
perennials ever. Large, perky, hot pink flowers provide
color in late spring through summer. Deep green foliage is
great for borders and can be used as a ground cover,
reaching 6 inches tall and 18 inches wide. Grow in moist,
well drained soil in full to part sun.
reichardii ‘Charm.' Dainty low growing
ground cover with sweet pink flowers from spring well into
fall. Grows 4-6" tall, 8-10" wide. Perfect for miniature and
fairy gardening. Sun.
‘Freedom.’
Delightful pink flowers appear for months on
mounded plants
that are easy to grow in full sun.
Height 7”.
ERYNGIUM,
Rattlesnake Master,
Sea Holly. Sun; thistle-like
plant native to Europe; flowers in summer; drought
resistant.
bourgatii.
Produces global heads of small,
tightly packed flowers, often surrounded by showy stiff
bracts. Flowers appear in mid summer. The flossy
heart-shaped deeply-cut leaves have white venation and form
tufted rosettes at the base of the stiff flower stalks.
Grows to 22 inches tall.
planum
‘Blue Glitter.’
Selected for its higher yield for
fresh and dried cut flower production, and brighter flower
color. Hundreds of small shimmering blue blossoms on
silvery blue stems. Blue green, non-spiny leaves add
textural contrast to the garden. Compact, reaching 6 - 8
inches tall.
planum ‘Paradise Jackpot.’
Fabulous variety with distinctive blue flowers surrounded by
large blue brackets which are held on blue stems. 26”.
yuccifolium: Large spiny
ball-shaped white flower head on long stalks in July and
August. Holds up well and vies interest through winter.
Dry to medium soil; is best. 4-5’. Sun.
variifolium. Very decorative
foliage, with jagged edged leaves that are green marbled
with white. Gray-blue flower heads with white bracts in
fall. 16”. Sun.
‘Big Blue.’ One of the biggest
and most unique blue flowers available. Iridescent blue
flowers top blue stems and silver leaves. Very easy to
grow. It has a long bloom time and is also a spectacular
and long-lasting cut flower. 24-30” tall.
‘Blue Hobbit.’ Silver blue stems
emerge from basal rosettes with blue, globe-like flower
heads. Grows to 24”.
‘Blue Jackpot.’ A cross between
E. alpinum and
E. planum. Protruding, oval
flower heads, surrounded by silvery-blue, spiny bracts.
Blooms in summer. 28-32”.
‘Jade Frost.’
Scintillating variegated foliage
that is deer and rabbit resistant takes on hues of pink in
cooler weather. Summer blooming globes of purple. Reaches
24 inches tall and wide. Grow in full sun in well drained
soil.
‘Naughty Jackpot’ White margins on
leathery blue-green foliage. Light blue pineapple shaped
flowers flower cluster are held on thick stems. Dwarf in
height reaching 14”.
‘Sunny Jackpot’ Compact plant has
variegated green foliage and cream edges. Blue flowers
emerge from frilled bracts. Sterile plant gives long
blooming season. Height 32”.
‘Tiny Jackpot’ Short, strong, very
compact and long flowering plant. Great for container
gardening. Height 14”
EUCOMIS vanderwermeri ‘Octopus.’
A hybrid form. The long slender
leaves radiate out a bit similar to an octopus, lying nearly
flat, and are dark green with heavy maroon spotting. The
dwarf flowers are dark burgundy red, looking like a
pineapple, appears in late summer. Grows to 8 inches tall
and wide. Grow in full sun in well drained soil. Hardy to
Zone 7. Easy to grow. Perfect for containers. Rare.
EUPATORIUM,
Mist Flower. Sun; good cut
flower. Butterfly magnet, good meadow plant or waterside
plants. Good cut.
aromaticum ‘Joicus Variegated,’
Boneset.
Light
green leaves are splashed with creamy white. Plants grow
tall and upright. Fragrant white to soft-pink blooms from
midsummer through the fall. 4-6’.
dubium ‘Baby
Joe’. Well-branched purple stems
add color and contrast to the mass of bright fuchsia
flowers. Extremely long bloom time and plants are a magnet
for butterflies. 24-30”.
maculatum ‘Gateway’, Joe-Pye Weed.
6’; huge red flower clusters on thick, wine-red stems; very
choice; flowers in late summer and fall.
‘Little Joe.’
4’ tall
stems are topped in summer with large violet flowers.
Tolerant of light shade.
‘Phantom.’ Shorter and more
compact than ‘Little Joe’ with large clusters of bright
fuchsia, fragrant flowers, sturdy upright stems, extremely
long bloom time, blooming late summer to fall. Grows to 30
inches.
EUONYMUS ‘Wo-long Ghost,’
Wintercreeper.
Distinctive
leaves with bright white midrib and white veining. From the
Wo-long province of China, home of the giant pandas.
EUPHORBIA,
Cushion Spurge. Sun; blooms
May-June; needs good drainage but tolerates poor soil.
amygdaloides var. robbiae.
Evergreen that is excellent in sun or shade. Yellow green
disc-like bracts surround chartreuse flowers in late
spring. Height 12-18”.
martini. Upright clumping reddish
stems of linear green foliage. Light-green disc-shaped
flower bracts with red centers. 24”.
myrsinites,
Donkey Tail Spurge.
4-6” stems are spiraled with
thick, bluish leaves. Evergreen. Tolerant of drought and
dry, hot areas.
‘Ascot Rainbow.’ Grey-green
leaves with a yellow edge. Leaves have red, pink and orange
tips in cool months. Cream, lime and green flower bracts.
Height 20”. Excellent in containers and the garden.
‘Blackbird.’ Compact, bushy, deep
purple foliage with tufts of red new growth. Yellow-green
bracts in late spring. Plant in full sun for best color.
Height 18-24”.
‘Bonfire.’ Phenomenal color.
Deep purple, red and orange leaves with a touch of
chartreuse are set ablaze with crackling sulphur yellow
bracts in spring. Forms an 18” mound.
‘Mini Martini.’ Upright clumping
reddish stems of linear green foliage. Light green, disc
shaped flower bracts with red centers. Height 14”.
‘Tiny Tim.’ Long lasting
chartreuse blooms with red centers make this a unique
looking plant! Foliage is very tight and mound-like. Height
10-12”.
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