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| Scarlet Rose Mallow |
Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9
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If you need a big plant for a moist or wet spot in full sun, in the warm south, this one may be for you. Growing naturally in swamps and wet areas of the southeast, Scarlet Rose Mallow grows to 6 feet and has 3-5" bright scarlet flowers from mid-summer to fall that are irresistible to hummingbirds. Chop the old stems down to the ground each winter to keep it rejuvenated. Cat# 1468 -more info-
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| Itea virginica 'Henry's Garnet' |
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| Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire, Virginia Sweet |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Itea virginica is an understory shrub native to moist woods in the southeast. It is an open upright shrub growing to about 7 feet tall. It has bright green oblong leaves which turn a good red in the fall. White, fragrant flowers are borne on upright, dense racemes (elongated clusters) 2 to 6 inches long in early- to midsummer. The native species is good enough to include in your garden. But, 'Henry's Garnet' is a truly outstanding selection. The flower clusters are twice as long as the original species, and they arch and cascade above the foliage beautifully. Fall foliage turns deep burgundy. The colorful leaves seem to hold on forever, too, sometimes persisting well into the winter. Grow 'Henry's Garnet' in moist to average soil in full sun or light shade. Expect a happy mature plant to be 6 feet tall and at least that wide. This plant in flower or in fall color is a dazzler. Cat# 1127 -more info-
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| Itea virginica 'Little Henry' |
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| Dwarf Virginia Sweetspire |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Itea virginica is an understory shrub native to moist woods in the southeast. It is an open upright shrub growing to about 7 feet tall. It has bright green oblong leaves which turn a good red in the fall. White, fragrant flowers are borne on upright, dense racemes (elongated clusters) 2 to 6 inches long in early- to midsummer. The native species is good enough to include in your garden. But, 'Little Henry' is a truly outstanding selection because it is very dense and compact, growing only to about 3 feet tall and at least as wide. The flower clusters are about 6 inches long, and they arch and spray above the foliage beautifully. Fall foliage turns deep burgundy. The colorful leaves seem to hold on forever, too, sometimes persisting well into the winter. Grow 'Little Henry' in moist to average soil in full sun or light shade. This plant in flower or in fall color is a dazzler, and also a butterfly magnet. Cat# 1307 -more info-
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| Seashore Mallow |
Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9
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Seashore Mallow is a perennial with several stout stems arising from the crown. Very pretty 2-inch pink flowers similar to those of Hibiscus terminate the 4- to 6-foot stems. Flowering is from July to October. Give Seashore Mallow full sun, well drained soil and room to spread. At the rear of the perennial garden or as the backdrop for other lower plants, Seashore Mallow is very effective with its bright pink flowers coming during the season when yellows predominate. Combine with Asters, Sunflowers, Goldenrods, Ironweed, and Lobelias. Cat# 1129 -more info-
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| Leucanthemum superbum 'Banana Cream' |
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| Shasta Daisy, Banana Cream |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Discovered by Walters Gardens, Banana Cream Shasta Daisy is a lovely new color for Shasta Daisies. The 4 inch wide flowers are lemon yellow when they open, brightening to light butter yellow and finally to creamy white as they mature. An extra row of ray petals gives the flowers a fuller appearance than truly single varieties. Since it produces flower buds at each axillary shoot, 'Banana Cream' blooms prolifically all summer long atop strong, upright stems. Keep plants deadheaded for the longest bloom period.
Plant in full sun and average soil. Topping out at only 18", it would be perfect in the front of the border. Cat# 1556 -more info-
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| Leucanthemum xsuperbum 'Becky' |
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| Shasta Daisy - Becky |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Here is a great Shasta Daisy. In fact was the Perennial Plant Association's Plant of the Year for 2003. And it's great because; it's beautiful, growing up to 3 feet tall with 4-5 inch flower heads, it flowers from summer to fall if deadheaded occasionally, the flower stalks stand up in hard summer rains, it is great for northern as well as southern gardeners, and the flowers make great cut flowers. Give it full sun and average soil and let this long-lived evergreen perennial brighten up your garden. Remember, white and gray are two colors that best bridge two opposing colors. Cat# 1333 -more info-
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Available: Fall 2010
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| Blazing Star, Ontario |
Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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Native to the central United States and north on sandy soils and in open limestone glades and barrens, the Ontario Blazing Star has very narrow grass-like leaves and grows to 2 feet tall with stalks of 1/2 inch light rose pink mid-summer flowers. Not as delicate in aspect as L. microcephala, but not as coarse, either, as L. spicata. It's a good one for dry, very well drained, poor soil and full sun. Cat# 1374 -more info-
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| Dwarf Liatris |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
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Here's an interesting little, fairly rare Liatris native to exposed rocky places in the southern Appalachians. From 2 to 8 inch clumps of very linear, grass-like leaves, typically Liatris but dainty flower spikes produce lavender colored flowers in late summer. They can grow up to 3 feet but normally are half that. This Liatris can take drought and poor soil in sun or light shade. Its very fine, graceful texture is useful in the garden, and it looks great flowering with Grass-leaved Golden Aster. Cat# 1132 -more info-
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| Dense Blazing Star, Spiked Gayfeather |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Species of Liatris of Blazing Stars are good plants for the sunny perennial garden and average soil because of their upright spiky growth habit. From a clump of leaves resembling grass, the rigidly straight flower stems rise a few feet and are terminated by a third their length with rosy pink flowers. The flower stems resemble bottle brush cleaners and are excellent cut either fresh or dry. While the Dense Blazing Star can grow to 4 feet tall or so, it generally stays around 2 1/2 to 3-feet tall and flowers in midsummer. Individual flower heads are spaced closely together on the stem giving it its name "Dense". Cat# 1134 -more info-
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| Kobold Blazing Stars |
Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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'Kobold' is just like the species Liatris spicata except that it is shorter growing. These plants, grown from seed, will range from 18-30 inches tall. Cat# 1488 -more info-
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| Spreading Liatris |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
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The Spreading Liatris grows naturally in rocky or sandy, rather dry, barren, open woods, a habitat quite different from other Liatris. It has a basal clump of gray-green leaves, sparsely produced, from which rise 2- to 31/2- foot flower spikes. The individual flower heads are quite large, an inch or more in width, and are spaced 1 to 2 inches apart on the stalk from August into October. In bud the flowers are a beautiful bright rose opening into lavender-purple. This Liatris is useful for its late blooming time and for its ability to grow in poor soil in light shade or full sun. Cat# 1135 -more info-
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| Spicebush |
Zones: 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 6
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A common shrub in moist eastern woods, Spicebush seems to blend in with the scenery except when its greensih yellow flowers are open in mid-spring and when its fruits are ripe in the early fall looking like shiny, brilliant crimson coffee beans. This plant will grow in full shade where it may reach 10 or more feet with an open branching habit or in full sun where it would be shorter and more compact. In either case, it likes good moist soil. Fall color is yellow in full sun. Spicebush is the host plant for the larval stage of the Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly. So in summer we eagerly look for cocoons wrapped within rolled leaves knowing that shortly, beautiful butterflies, (black with yellow and blue) will emerge. (Both male and female plants are required to produce berries on female plants. Since our plants are seed grown, we do not know if they will be male or female.) Cat# 1136 -more info-
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| Coral Honeysuckle |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Coral Honeysuckle is a woody vine that has long been popular for adorning mailboxes, lamp posts, fences, and trellises. Masses of flowers appear in clusters from spring through July or August then sporadically thereafter. The scarlet with yellow flowers are 1 to 2 inches long, narrow, and tubular. Big red berries persist in fall and early winter. Coral Honeysuckle is best in full sun and average soil, but would also do well in light shade. This vine is sure to attract hummingbirds and your neighbor's attention. In flower, it is extremely showy. Don't confuse this with the aggressive and obnoxious Japanese Honeysuckle vine. Coral Honeysuckle is very choice, and is not overly aggressive. Cat# 1140 -more info-
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| Lonicera sempervirens 'John Clayton' |
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| Yellow Coral Honeysuckle, John Clayton |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Differing from the typical salmon red coral honeysuckle, this is a yellow form found at an old church in Gloucester, Virginia and named after the 17th century botanist, John Clayton. It is a bit more compact growing 6 to 12' long, and after its primary bloom period in late spring, it reblooms periodically throughout the summer and fall ending with a good crop of bright red/orange berries. ;Semi-evergreen and softly fragrant, it would be nice growing over a porch railing or sprucing up a mail box. Give it full sun or light shade and average soil. Cat# 1502 -more info-
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| Lonicera sempervirens 'Sulphurea' |
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| Yellow Coral Honeysuckle |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Honeysuckle is a woody vine that has long been popular for adorning mailboxes, lamp posts, fences, and trellises. The Yellow Coral Honeysuckle is the yellow form of the normally coral flowering species. Masses of flowers appear in clusters from spring into early summer then sporadically thereafter. The tangerine yellow flowers are 1 to 2 inches long, narrow, and tubular. Big red berries persist in fall and early winter. Yellow Coral Honeysuckle is best in full sun and average soil, but would also do well in light shade. This vine is sure to attract hummingbirds and your neighbor's attention. In flower, it is extremely showy. Don't confuse this with the aggressive and invasive Japanese Honeysuckle vine. Cat# 1141 -more info-
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| Goldflame Honeysuckle |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Goldflame Honeysuckle is thought to be a hybrid between Lonicera sempervirens and L. americana, but whatever its parentage, the flowers and fragrance of this vining Honeysuckle are exquisite. Rose-pink tubular buds open exposing very pale tangerine colored petals (more-or-less 4 uppers and 1 lower). The outsides and edges of the petals are pale pink. These are the most lusciously fragrant flowers, like Gardenias, and they are produced on new growth from spring to fall. Foliage is like Coral Honeysuckle but more glaucous beneath and is evergreen into the mid 20s. You must plant this where the perfume can permeate the air and drift your way, preferably in full sun and average soil. Cat# 1139 -more info-
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| Barbara's Buttons |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Barbara's Buttons, a member of the daisy family and an endangered plant in Tennessee, is fairly rare throughout its range in the floodplains of the southeast where it grows on sunny stream banks and in bogs. The plants form 10 inch clumps of evergreen, glossy, bright green leaves. In early to mid summer, 18 inch flower stalks support solitary 11/4 inch flower heads of tubular pinkish mauve daisy florets which last for a couple of weeks. They should be grown in sun or light shade in moist places with good soil. When happy, they will naturalize readily by seed. Good companions could include Bee Balm, Blue Flag, Cardinal Flower, Gentian, Turtlehead, and Turk's Cap Lily. Cat# 1142 -more info-
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| Angle Pod |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Here is a neat perennial twining vine that grows in rich woods and thickets from Delaware to Illinois to Kansas and south to Texas and the gulf states. At first glance, the leaves look a lot like Dutchmans Pipe Vine being 6" hearts, but its clusters of small yellow-brown flowers followed by 3" long bumpy pods lead you to this little-known member of the milkweed family. Anglepod grows to 10 feet or so and dies to the ground each winter. Grow it in shade and good soil where you can enjoy the big leaves and interesting flowers and fruits. Cat# 1473 -more info-
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| Virginia Bluebells |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7
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A rich moist alluvial woodland carpeted with spring-blooming Bluebells is a sight never to be forgotten. Especially when Bluebells are naturalized with daffodils and other spring bloomers, the sight is truly spectacular. Individual plants form a clump of light green oval leaves with several succulent flower stems to about 18 inches in height. Clusters of blue nodding bell-shaped flowers emerge from pink buds. After flowering, the foliage dies down and by June all is dormant underground. Given moist rich soil and part shade, Mertensia will naturalize. A lightly shaded area by a stream would be perfect. Especially good color combinations with Virginia Bluebells include Columbine, Celandine Poppy, Wild Geranium, Foamflower, Jacob's Ladder, the creeping Phloxes, and Wild Bleeding Heart. Cat# 1144 -more info-
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| White Bee Balm |
Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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Monardas are plants belonging to the mint family. As such, they have square stems, aromatic foliage and characteristic, showy, unusual flower heads which often form tiers of more or less globose (rounded) flower clusters around the stems. They are widely spreading clump formers - meaning that in good soil, expect your clump to take off! They all prefer full sun and average to moist soil. The flowers of Monarda clinopodia are white with purple spots on the lower lip subtended by white to pinkish bracts, and they flower in early to midsummer. Grows to 31/2 feet high. Prefers a little shade. Cat# 1146 -more info-
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| Bee Balm, Oswego Tea |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Monardas are plants belonging to the mint family. As such, they have square stems, aromatic foliage and characteristic, showy, unusual flower heads which often form tiers of more or less globose (rounded) flower clusters around the stems. They are widely spreading clump formers - meaning that in good soil, expect your clump to take off! They all prefer full sun and average to moist soil. Bee Balm has deep blood red flowers with reddish bracts from July to September. It grows to three feet tall with rich green leaves. A standard in the perennial garden, Bee Balm will also thrive in wet natural areas. Attracts hummingbirds. Colors available are rich red, rose pink, or burgundy. All colors EXCEPT RED are available now. Cat# 1147 -more info-
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| Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' |
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| Jacob Cline Bee Balm |
Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Monardas are plants belonging to the mint family. As such, they have square stems, aromatic foliage and characteristic, showy, unusual flower heads which often form tiers of more or less globose (rounded) flower clusters around the stems. They are widely spreading clump formers - meaning that in good soil, expect your clump to take off! They all prefer full sun and average to moist soil. 'Jacob Cline' Bee Balm is a new variety that is very resistant to powdery mildew (just about the only fault of Bee Balm). It has very large, deep red flowers Cat# 1270 -more info-
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| Wild Bergamot |
Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Monardas are plants belonging to the mint family. As such, they have square stems, aromatic foliage and characteristic, showy, unusual flower heads which often form tiers of more or less globose (rounded) flower clusters around the stems. They are widely spreading clump formers - meaning that in good soil, expect your clump to take off! They all prefer full sun and average to moist soil. The flowers of Wild Bergamot are a light lavender with lavender-green bracts on stems 3- to 5-feet tall, in June and July. Leaves are grayish green. It is often found in calcareous soils. Good for the rear of the perennial border or natural area, can take drier conditions. Cat# 1148 -more info-
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| Passion Flower, Maypop |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Words cannot describe the beauty of the Passion Flower, a perennial vine climbing with tendrils. Flowers are heavily sweet-scented, 2- to 3-inches wide, combining white, green, blue, and purple. They have exotic floral appendages, protrusions, and frills. Given a dry, sunny location, and a fence or trellis to climb on, these vines will flourish and flower from July to October. In addition to the intricately structured flowers, Passion Flower also produces tasty lime-shaped fruits used in making ice cream and jelly. Although this plant is aggressive and tougher than nails once established, it is sometimes difficult to establish. We strongly recommend late spring planting. Cat# 1158 -more info-
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| Passiflora incarnata 'alba' |
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| White Passion Flower |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Words cannot describe the beauty of the Passion Flower, a perennial vine climbing with tendrils. Flowers are heavily sweet-scented, 2- to 3-inches wide, and have exotic floral appendages, protrusions, and frills. Given a dry, sunny location, and a fence or trellis to climb on, these vines will flourish and flower from July to October. In the rare white Passion Flower, all flower parts are pure white except the anthers which are butter yellow. When the icy white flowers are seen against the kelly green leaves, you just might think about lime sherbet...Although this plant is tougher than nails once established, it is sometimes difficult to establish. We strongly recommend late spring planting. Cat# 1159 -more info-
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