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note on plant  availability and prices

 

As we would like to have all plants available at all times, many plants are ready when nature decides. Additionally, due to the rarity of many of these plants, and the popularity of the newer varieties, some of our plants  may sell out when first offered. Other factors such as weather may also affect our inventory. 

 

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Reference Guide Contents

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Malva  'Zebrina'

 

Mazus reptans 'Purple'

 

Meehania cordata

 

Mertensia virginica

 

Monarda 'Coral Reef'

 

Monarda 'Fireball'

 

Monarda 'On Parade'

 

Monarda 'Petite Delight'

 

Monarda 'Petite Wonder'

 

Monarda 'Pink Lace'

 

Mukdenia

 

Myosotis 'Rosylva'

 

Myosotis 'Royal Blue Compact'

 

MACLEAYA, Plume Poppy.  Sun/partial shade; blooms July-Aug.

cordata.  6-8':  10-12" plume-like pearly white flowers; large silvery-green leaves are grayish-white on the underside; a spectacular specimen plant; good for screening; vigorous.

 

MALVA, Mallow.  Sun/part shade; blooms in summer and fall.  Prefers full sun but grows well in part shade.

 

moschata.   2'; rose-pink flower clusters on bushy plants; an old time favorite.

 

sylvestris ‘Zebrina.’  2” bowl shaped pink flowers have striking raspberry-purple veins.  Heat and drought tolerant.  Flowers from early summer until frost.  Height 24-48”. Will grow in sun or shade, reseeds.

 

'Purple Satin.' This robust and tough reseeding biennial makes a great filler for the middle to rear of the flower border.  It forms a large, dense clump of broad hollyhock-like, rugose, green leaves on strong stalks. Beginning in early summer, large 2 ½”, bright lavender pink flowers with heavy grape purple veining and center appear. Long blooming, heat and drought tolerant, grows quickly in any soil type.  Sun or shade. 3-4' tall, 2-3' wide.

 

MATRICARIA, Feverfew.  Sun. Pungently aromatic perennial.  Small yellow and white daisy like blossoms.  Becoming well known treatment for migraine headaches. Self-seeds easily.

 

MAZUS.  Sun/part shade; blooms heavily in spring and sporadically all summer.

 

reptans2"; purple-pink flowers; excellent ground cover that spreads rapidly; prefers moist, rich soil.  Chosen as a ‘Plant of Merit’ by the Missouri Botanical Garden for its outstanding qualities.

 

reptans ‘Alba.’  White form of above.

 

MEEHANIA, Wandering Minstrel.  Excellent creeping plant that thrives in deep shade.

 

cordataLuscious green carpet of leaves is covered in late spring and early summer with delightful blue flowers with spotted throats.  Stunning in masse.  U.S. native.  Its long trailing stems run across the ground and root along the way.  Irresistible in a mixed containers.  Grows well in part or full shade in moist to average soil. Tolerates a dry shady site, but will not spread as quickly.  2-4”.

 

MELITTIS ‘Royal Velvet Distinction’ Bastard Balm.  Very rare and unusual plant with profuse wine red flowers that appear over a long time.  Butterflies love this plant.  30”.

 

MERTENSIA, Virginia Bluebells.  Shade, blooms  in early spring. 

virginica.  12-24"; nodding clusters of pink buds open to blue flowers; dormant in summer; native.

 

MINUARTIA verna, Irish Moss. Dense 3” mat of small, dark green, narrow leaves. Tiny white flowers. Plant in a shady, protected area. 

 

MITCHELLA, Partridgeberry.  Shade to part shade. Native to moist and dry woodlands.

reptens:  a most attractive woodland creeper with highly ornamental foliage.  White fragrant flowers in June and July.   Red, edible, berry-like fruit.  Can be used as a ground-cover under acid-loving shrubs and in terraria in the winter.  Indian women drank a tea made from the leaves as an aid in childbirth.

 

MONARDA, Beebalm/Bergamot.  Sun/part shade; blooms in summer; blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds; aromatic mint-like leaves; looks best in large clumps; deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers.

 

‘Cambridge Scarlet.’  A long time favorite with  dark, crimson blossoms.

 

'Colrain Red.' Excellent red blooms are dark burgundy bracts, great burgundy tinged foliage, mildew resistant. 36-48", deer resistant.

 

‘Coral Reef.’  Neon coral pink flowers.  Fairly good mildew resistance.  36-42”.

 

‘Fireball.’  Bright red flowers, shorter and more compact than the tall varieties.  Considered the best short red.  Plants exhibit mildew resistance.  16-20”.

 

‘Gardenview Scarlet.’  Highly mildew resistant with rich red flowers in June and July.  Reaches 2 to 3 feet tall and wide.

 

‘Jacob Klein.’  Large red flowers on mildew resistant plants to 5’.  Considered the best tall red. known.

 

‘Marshall's Delight.’  3'; pink flowers; mildew resistant.

 

‘On Parade.’  Velvety fuchsia flowers make a striking presence.  Flowers in almost symmetrical row on the plant.  Excellent form and compact habit.  30”.

 

‘Petite Delight.’  2” vibrant lavender-rose flowers in summer, wonderful dark green foliage, mildew resistant, a delightful new variety. 15" tall, 24" wide.

 

‘Petite Wonder.’  Exciting new dwarf variety with brilliant rosy magenta flowers.  Best in full sun and average soil, but tolerates poor soils.

Exhibits superior mildew resistance.  Grows to only 15”.  Asexual propagation prohibited.

 

‘Pink Lace.’  Light pink flowers with a dark purple center are produced mid to late summer atop dark stems on mid-sized plants.  The perfect size for the front of the border, reaching only 16 inches tall.  Grow in full sun to part shade in moist soil.  Fragrant foliage is deer resistant.

 

‘Pink Supreme.’  Excellent new dwarf pink variety.  Soft pink flowers.  Fragrant.  16”.

 

‘Purple Mildew Resistant.’  Purple flowers on 4’ plants.  Great disease resistance.

 

‘Purple Rooster.’  Large, royal purple flowers bloom mid to late summer. Mildew resistant.  No staking required.  Height 36”.

 

d. ‘Raspberry Wine.’  Raspberry-like buds open to clear wine-red flowers.  Dark green, highly mildew resistant foliage.  2-3’.

 

MUEHLENBECKIA axillaries nana, Creeping Wire Vine.  As the name implies a tough and resilient ground cover with tiny shiny leaves.  Grows 2-4” and prefers part shade.

 

MUKDENIA.  A Heuchera cousin from China. 

r. ‘Karasuba.’  Unique perennial for partial shade.  Green, fan shaped leaves are topped by delicate panicles of starry white flowers in spring.  As the leaves age, deep red tones creep inward from the edges.  Reaches 8 to 12 inches tall.  Grow in part shade in moist soil. Fire red fall color. Shade to part shade.

 

MYOSOTIS, Forget-Me-Not.  Shade/partial shade; excellent ground cover; prefers moist soil.

 

palustris.  Tiny blue flowers on low growing plants.

 

p. ‘Unforgettable.’  Cream-edged foliage brightens up dark corners.  Clusters of tiny bright-blue flowers are borne on long, prostrate stems.  8”.

 

sylvatica ‘Bobo Blue.’  A heavy blooming update of a traditional favorite. Rounded heads of intensely blue sweetly scented flowers on mounded medium green foliage bloom in spring, and sporadically through summer.  Grows to 6 inches tall and wide.

 

s. ‘Mon Amie Blue.’  Delicate light blue starry flowers with small yellow centers.  Height 6-8”.

 

s. ‘Rosylva.’  Radiant pink flowers on compact, almost globe shaped plants.  8".  Shade to part shade.  Winner of the 1997 Fleuroselect Gold Medal.

 

s. ‘Royal Blue Compact.’  Dwarf, compact, bushy plants give way to brilliant blue forget-me-not flowers.  With consistent moisture this plant will continue to bloom.

 

 

Perennial Common Name Cross Reference Guide