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CONIFERS
Cedrus deodara 'Karl Fuchs'
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon' (Golden Dawn Redwood)
Cedrus deodara 'Karl Fuchs'
Slender growth habit and bright color makes
this slender conifer a unique specimen! Foliage
starts out very blue in spring, maturing to aquamarine. Horizontal branches create a graceful
layered appearance, but remains narrow.
Zones 6-10. H: 12-15 ft. W: 4-10 ft.
15-18", 1 gal. $35
Cunninghamia lanceolata 'Glauca'
China Fir
Striking gray-blue needles of this unusual conifer rival or surpass the best blue spruces.'Glauca' is also considered much hardier than
the species, C.lanceolata. Forms a majestic
and very handsome horizontally branched
conical-shaped tree with pendulous tips, up to
60-80' high. Deer-resistant! Grow in full sun for
best color. Zones 6-8. H: 40-50 ft. W: 15-20 ft.
15-18", 1 gal. $25
Cedrus deodara 'Polar Winter' (Himalayan Cedar)
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon'
(Golden Dawn Redwood)
NEW! A tall bluish-green conifer, upright with
drooping branch tips. Similar to type but selected for greater cold tolerance. Likes a sunny
site in well-drained soil. Zones 5-8. H: 8-10 ft.
W: 4-5 ft.
10-15", 1 gal. $35
The golden foliage of this fast growing and very
adaptable deciduous conifer holds up well in
summer heat. Older plants of dawn redwood
develop buttressed trunks which add great
character to the landscape. Can grow to 50'
in 20 years. Size below is 10 year estimate.
Zones 5-8. H: 20-25 ft. W: 10-12 ft.
5-6', 3 gal. add extra shipping $95
Cedrus deodara 'Snow Sprite' (Himalayan Cedar)
NEW! Silver-white foliage turns creamy-yellow
at tips as it ages. Grows slowly (6-12" per year)
becoming a small mound-shaped specimen.
Excellent for small gardens and does well in
partial shade. Zones 7-9. H: 5-7 ft. W: 4-5 ft.
10-15", 1 gal. $35
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Little Anne'
Dense, dark green foliage resembles 'Nana
Gracilis' but maintains a more narrow habit.
The small stature and slow growth rate make it
an excellent choice for small spaces and rock
gardens. Prefers to be planted in moist, well
drained soil in full sun and protected from wind.
Zones 5a-8b. H: 3-5 ft. W: 2-4 ft.
$30
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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Meroke'
Great golden foliage sets off this dwarf
evergreen shrub. An irregular growth habit
with upright reaching branches form an overall
conical shape. 'Meroke' matures at a height of
4' by 2' in ten years. This glows with its best
color when grown in full sun. Zones 5-8. H: 3-4
ft. W: 2-3 ft.
10-15", 1 gal. $35
Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Little Jamie'
(Atlantic White Cedar)
A very dwarf selection of an evergreen species
native to swampy areas of the Atlantic coast.
Slow-growing, with bluish-green summer
and plum-colored winter foliage. Makes a
small rounded conical form, excellent for rock
gardens or foundation plantings. Tolerates wet
sites that most conifers would not. Zones 4-8.
H: 3-4 ft. W: 2-3 ft.
6-10", 1 gal. $30
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CONIFERS
Picea orientalis 'Aureospicata' (Oriental Spruce)
Thuja plicata Sugar and Spice™ (Arborvitae)
Picea orientalis 'Aureospicata' (Oriental Spruce)
A stunning small narrow, upright tree for full
sun. Dark green needles most of the year but
in spring, look out! The new growth is a rich
buttery yellow color providing a stunning contrast. As summer comes the new growth fades
to green. Adds an 'extra interest' feature to the
summer and winter landscape. Grows 6-12"
per year. Zones 5-7. H: 8-10 ft. W: 5-8 ft.
6-10", 1 gal. $45
Pinus bungeana (Lacebark Pine)
NEW! A slow-growing and spreading
multi-trunked tree that can be trained to a
single trunk. Dramatic exfoliating bark peels to
reveal a patchwork of white, olive, light purple
and silver, becoming milky white at maturity
(around 10 years to fully develop). Medium to
dark green needles(2-4" long) and 2" yellowish-brown cones. Zones 4-8. H: 30-50 ft. W:
20-35 ft.
10-15", 1 gal. $25
Pinus strobus 'Pendula' (Weeping
White Pine)
NEW! Beautiful strong growing weeping form
of the Eastern White Pine. Can be staked or
not depending upon your wishes for an upright
or prostrate plant. Zones 3-8. H: 6-15 ft. W:
10-20 ft.
10-15", 1 gal. $35
Pinus thunbergii 'Thunderhead'
Taxus canadensis (Canadian Yew)
More compact than the species, the brilliant
white "candles" of the new growth contrast
wonderfully with the glossy green needles,
especially in winter. Develops into an upright,
compact tree. Best in full sun and tolerates a
wide variety of soil types. Zones 5-7. H: 8-10
ft. W: 5-6 ft.
10-15", 1 gal. $35
Taxus canadensis is a conifer native to central
and eastern North America, thriving in swampy
woods, ravines, riverbanks and on lake shores.
Sprawling shrub with lance shaped, flat dark
green leaves. Produces a soft, bright red berry-like fruit. Zones 2-6. H: 3-6 ft. W: 6-8 ft.
15-18", 1 gal. $25
Sciadopitys verticillata 'Wintergreen'
Japanese Umbrella Pine
Thuja koraiensis Korean Arborvitae
Sidney Waxman. The unique needles of Sciadopitys resemble a pine but are much thicker
and glossy. 'Wintergreen' was selected for its
dark green winter color and well-branched
habit. Best in rich soil with adequate moisture.
Growth habit is conical and relatively slow, especially when young, but growth rate increase
with age. Magnificent! Zones 5-8. H: 6-8 ft. W:
4-6 ft.
18-24", 2 gal. $75
Rare in commerce, this evergreen conifer
makes a unique specimen. Growth habit is
conical with weeping branches. Scale-like
leaves are gray-green on top, with contrasting
silvery-white underneath; the visual effect is
uniquely gray. Beautiful when small, gorgeous
as a larger specimen! Zones 5-8. H: 15-30 ft.
W: 10-15 ft.
10-15", 1 gal. $35
Taxodium distichum 'Peve Minaret'
(Baldcypress)
Thuja plicata Sugar and Spice™
(Arborvitae)
A Dutch selection of our beautiful native
tree, with a compact, dwarf but upright habit.
Has the typical typical lush, fern-like foliage.
Baldcypress are deciduous, so golden orange
fall color is another plus. Zones 4-9. H: 8-10 ft.
W: 4-5 ft.
24-30", 2 gal. $75
A very attractive deer-resistant and drought-tolerant conifer for a sunny area. Narrow upright
growth habit and very tiny leaves, presenting
a soft textured vertical accent for the garden.
Cream and green foliage contrasts with the
brown-orange stems. AKA 'DeRakt' PP19,926
Zones 5-8. H: 7-10 ft. W: 30-36 in.
3-4', 3 gal. add extra shipping $45
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Plants That Attract Wildlife
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Agastache cv. (hyssop)
Aronia sp. (chokeberry)
Asclepias sp. (milkweed)
Aster sp. (aster)
Baptisia sp. & cv. (false indigo)
Ceanothus americanus (New Jersey tea)
Cercis canadensis (redbud)
Clerodendrum trichotomum (glorybower)
Clethra alnifolia (summersweet clethra)
Delphinium exaltatum (tall larkspur)
Echinacea purpurea & cv. (coneflower)
Eupatorium sp. (Joe Pye weed)
Helianthus angustifolius (sunflower)
Ilex glabra (inkberry holly)
Ilex opaca (American holly)
Ilex verticillata (winterberry holly)
Itea virginica (Virginia sweetspire)
Leucanthemum cv. (shasta daisy)
Liatris sp. (blazing star)
Lindera benzoin (spicebush)
Lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower)
Lonicera sempervirens (honeysuckle)
Monarda sp. & cv. (beebalm)
Myrica pensylvanica (bayberry)
Nyssa sylvatica (black tupelo)
Oxydendrum arboreum (sourwood)
Panicum virgatum (switchgrass)
Passiflora incarnata (passionflower)
Penstemon sp. & cv. (beardtongue)
Physocarpus opulifolius (ninebark)
Physostegia virginiana (obedient plant)
Pinus sp. (pine)
Rhododendron sp. & cv. (rhododendron)
Rhus sp. (sumac)
Rudbeckia sp. (coneflower)
Sassafras albidum (sassafras)
Schizachyrium scoparium (little bluestem)
Sedum sp. (stonecrop)
Silphium perfoliatum (cup plant)
Solidago sp. (goldenrod)
Spigelia marilandica (Indian pink)
Tiarella sp. & cv. (foamflower)
Vaccinium sp. & cv. (blueberry)
Vernonia sp. & cv. (ironweed)
Veronicastrum virginicum (Culver's root)
Viburnum sp. (viburnum)
Bee on Aster
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Monarch caterpillars dining on Asclepias
PERENNIALS
Aconitum japonicum (Monkshood)
Aster divaricatus 'Tiny Hiney' (White Wood Aster)
Aconitum japonicum (Monkshood)
Asarum canadense (Wild Ginger)
Japanese perennial growing in clumps with
stems up to 3 feet cloaked in finely divided
foliage. Flowers atop the stems of gorgeous
hooded blue flowers in late summer. Completely resistant to deer as all parts of the plant
are poisonous if eaten. Grows best in part/
open shade in moist, well-drained soil but not
difficult. Zones 4-7. H: 2-3 ft. W: 1-2 ft.
1 gal. $15
Satiny, heart shaped leaves of this evergreen
native emit a spicy fragrance when crushed.
Unique "little purplish brown jug" flowers
appear beneath the leaves in spring and are
quite attractive upon close inspection. Nice
groundcover for shade spreading slowly by
rhizomes. Native to North America. Zones 4-7.
H: 6-12 in. W: 12-18 in.
1 quart $10
Agastache 'Black Adder' (Hyssop)
Asarina procumbens (Trailing Snapdragon)
Black Adder boasts numerous blue-violet
bottlebrush flowers from mid-summer to frost
on a compact, rounded plant. Grow in full sun
and average to dry soils with average to good
drainage. Fragrant foliage and deer resistance
is an added bonus. Zones 6-10. H: 30-36 in.
W: 2-3 ft.
1 gal. $15
Agastache 'Purple Haze' (Hyssop)
Long racemes of smoky blue violet flowers
bloom non-stop from July to frost inviting butterflies and hummingbirds to feast on the nectar. Plant along a walkway to enjoy the black
licorice fragrance when brushed or touched.
Grow in full sun and average to dry soils with
average to good drainage. Zones 6-10. H: 2-3
ft. W: 2-3 ft.
1 gal. $15
Actually was once in the same genus as
snapdragon, but now reclassified. Regardless,
a very charming meandering plant with limeygreen leaves covered with white down. Only
grows several inches tall but trails around to
several feet. Beautiful cream and yellow snapdragon flowers grace the plant over most of the
summer. Zones 6-8. H: 2-4 in. W: 3-4 ft.
1 gal. $15
Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed)
This milkweed has clusters of upward facing
pink flowers in June and July growing to 3-5'
tall. Native to flood plains and wet meadows,
but is underused in regular garden conditions.
Great plant for butterflies and the food of
choice for Monarch caterpillars. Zones 3-7. H:
3-5 ft. W: 2-3 ft.
1 gal. $15
Amsonia hubrichtii (Blue Star)
Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Red'
Small star-shaped light blue flowers in clusters
cover the plants in spring, but the distinctive
leaves of this Midwestern native provide textural interest throughout the growing season.
Extremely fine-textured foliage turns into fluffy
mounds of bright gold about 3' tall and wide in
the fall. Tolerant of dry soil and full sun. Zones
6-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 3-4 ft.
1 gal. $15
( A. chinensis‘Purpurkerze’ X A. chinensis
‘Pumila’). Distinctive upright plant habit, rapid
growth rate, dark green leaves, dark purple
stems and petioles set this beauty apart. Very
free and uniform flowering, strong flowering
stems, and attractive red-purple-colored
flowers. PP11965 Zones 4-8. H: 24-30 in. W:
24-30 in.
1 gal. $15
Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Blue Ice'
(Blue Star)
Aster (eurybia) divaricatus (white
wood aster)
Long lived native perennial that looks good all
year. Willow-shaped, dark green foliage turns
an attractive bright yellow in fall. Habit is compact and upright. Spikes of blue star-like dark
lavender-blue 3/4 inch flowers appear in late
Spring. Zones 5-8. H: 15-18 in. W: 15-18 in.
1 gal. $15
This native aster is found in deciduous woods
and along roadsides throughout the eastern
U.S. A perfect aster for the woodland garden
with bright white flowers and purple stems in
September and October. Thrives in dry shade
and is deer resistant too! Limited quantity available. Zones 3-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-4 ft.
1 gal. $15
Aralia cordata 'Sun King' (Spikenard)
Aster divaricatus 'Tiny Hiney' (White
Wood Aster)
Compound tropical-looking foliage measures
up to 3 feet long. Leaves emerge bright gold in
spring and remain that color all summer if given
at least a few hours of sun a day. Zones 4-8. H:
2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft.
1 gal. $15
Jason Austin. It's 1/10th(yes, 1/10th) the size
of the normal species, forming a tight rounded
bun ideal for rock gardens. White flowers with
yellow centers bloom from October to hard
frost, significantly longer than the species.
Zones 3-8. H: 2 in. W: 6-10 in.
1 quart $15
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PERENNIALS
Aster (lonactis) linariifolius (Stiff-leaved Aster)
Caryopterisdivaricata'SnowFairy'(SnowFairyBluebeard)
Aster (lonactis) linariifolius (Stiffleaved Aster)
The ideal companion for Eupatorium hyssopifolium, this little aster enjoys similar conditions of
sun and dry sand. A fine, easy to grow Eastern
US native species, it has light blue flowers
during August through October. Zones 4-9. H:
1-2 ft. W: 1-2 ft.
1 quart $10
Astilbe ‘Rock and Roll’
Beautiful new pure white variety from Holland,
upright, with mounded and compact plant habit,
rapid growth rate, free flowering habit. Best in
part sun and moist soil. Deer and rabbit resistant but loved by butterflies. PP14855 Zones
4-8. H: 2 ft. W: 1-2 ft.
1 gal. $15
Aster (eurybia) spectabilis (Showy
Aster)
A small statured aster for dry sandy soils.
Eventually forming loose colonies with many
flowering stems. Rather large light blue flower
petals surround a gold central disk. Native
to the NJ Pine Barrens. Our plants are seed
grown from our native population here at the
nursery. Zones 4-9. H: 1-2 ft. W: 1-2 ft.
4" pot $10
Aster tataricus 'Jindai' Tatarian Daisy
Selected for its shorter stature (4-5 feet). Large
basal leaves, looking almost like tobacco,
emerge in Spring and provide a bold backdrop
for earlier blooming perennials. In the fall, rigid
flower stalks are capped with 1" pink daisy-like
flowers. Zones 4-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 2-3 ft.
2 gal. $20
Everything is bigger in Texas. So is this giant
form of Baptisia alba. Mature plants reportedly
grow to 5 feet. Zones 4-9. H: 4-5 ft. W: 2-3 ft.
1 gal. $15
Baptisia alba var. macrophylla (formerly B. leucantha) Pearl River strain
'Pearl River strain'
Local seed source from a wild population along
the Pearl River in Mississippi. Quite possibly
more moisture tolerant. White flowers. Zones
4-9. H: 4 ft. W: 2-3 ft.
1 gal. $15
Baptisia australis (False Blue Indigo)
Beautiful spikes of pea-like blue flowers appear
in June and are followed by inflated green pods
which dry to decorative black rattles for winter
interest. Zones 4-9. H: 30 in. W: 30 in.
1 gal. $15
Baptisia sphaerocarpa 'Screaming
Yellow' (yellow wild indigo)
A riot of yellow in late spring-early summer!
Larry Loman of Ridgecrest Nursery in Wynne,
Arkansas selected this brilliant yellow-gold
Baptisia for the profuse flower display, deep
green foliage, and compact rounded habit.
Zones 5-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft.
1 gal. $15
Aster turbinellus (Prairie Aster)
Baptisia tinctoria (Yellow Wild Indigo)
Aster turbinellus is one of the later-blooming
Asters. It grows 1 1/2-3' tall and is generally
erect, occasionally branching laterally. The
blossoms have lavender-purple ray petals that
surround a yellow to reddish-purple center.
A native of dry-mesic prairies and savannas.
Plant in full to part sun. Zones 5-9. H: 18-36 in.
W: 1-2 ft.
1 gal. $15
Multitudes of small, cheerful yellow pea-type
flowers cover the delicate tri-lobed leaves in
May-June. Easily grown in sandy to loamy,
well-drained soil. Tolerates drought and poor
soils. Zones 3-9. H: 30-36 in. W: 30-36 in.
1 gal. $15
Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae'
Caryopteris divaricata 'Snow Fairy'
(Snow Fairy Bluebeard)
"This is the most spectacular of all cultivars in
its magnificent frond architecture. It is really the
Queen of Green", according to Dr. John Mickel
former curator of ferns at the New York Botanical Garden and author of "Ferns for American
Gardens". A great deer resistant fern for moist
shade/part shade. Zones 4-9. H: 18-24 in. W:
20-24 in.
1 gal. $15
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Baptisia alba var. macrophylla (formerly B. leucantha) Large Texas strain
'Large Texas strain'
The variegated foliage is boldly edged in
creamy white. The common name, Blue Curls,
refers to the odd, small blue flowers, which
look like tiny ram's horns before they open. It
is, however, a very showy plant for its foliage
alone. Deer resistant. Zones 6-9. H: 2-3 ft. W:
2-3 ft.
10-15", 1 gal. $20
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PERENNIALS
Chrysopsis mariana (Maryland Goldaster)
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee'
Chrysopsis mariana (Maryland Goldaster)
Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance'
(Autumn Fern)
This wonderful native bears clusters of loose,
single 2" wide yellow flowers in the fall. Very
drought tolerant and performs best in full sun in
well drained soil. Commonly found growing in
sandy soils of New Jersey and southern Delaware. Zones 4-7. H: 18-24 in. W: 1-3 ft.
1 quart $10
A cultivar with even brighter red new growth
than spore-grown plants. Fiddleheads turn
coppery orange as they unfurl. Fronds age to a
lustrous dark green and remain well into winter.
New growth continues through the season.
Prefers average to moist soil in shade to part
sun. Deer resistant. Zones 5-8. H: 18-30 in. W:
18-30 in.
1 gal. $15
Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe (Southern Green-and-Gold)
Echinacea purpurea 'Happy Star'
Golden yellow daisies are produced in spring
on a low-growing mat of shiny, dark green
leaves. Best in part shade and consistent
moisture. Var. australe is very similar to the cv.
'Allen Bush', but has shorter stems and stolons
that spread above ground. Native to Central
and Eastern US. Limited quantity available.
Zones 5-8. H: 6-8 in. W: 12 in.
1 gal. $15
Jelitto. A seed strain. horizontally arranged
white petals. Vigorous and sturdy growth
habit. Distinctly horizontal flower petals, very
durable and long-lived white form of 'Ruby
Star'. Introduced by Jelitto in 2009. Bred from
Jelitto's award winning 'Rubinstern'. Zones 4-9.
H: 36-40 in. W: 12-18 in.
1 quart $10
Chrysogonum virginianum 'Superstar'
(Green-and-Gold)
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Pierre's
Purple'
This green & gold is sure to be a superstar
on the bench and in the garden! Deep green,
semi-evergreen foliage is topped with golden
flowers in mid to late spring. It’s an easy native
groundcover that blooms well and is a vigorous
clump grower. Deer resistant. Zones 4-9. H:
6-8 in. W: 24 in.
1 gal. $15
Grandiflorum, refers to the large, long-spurred
flowers which are born in early spring. Purple
flowers appear well above the bronze emerging
foliage. Foliage grows more horizontally than
other epimediums turning lime-green in autumn. Zones 5-8. H: 8-18 in. W: 8-18 in.
1 gal. $15
Delphinium exaltatum (Tall Larkspur)
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Queen Esta'
(Barrenwort)
An indigo-blue flowered delphinium for bright to
average shade. It is a large and vigorous plant
with grayish green leaves divided into 5 lobes
with 3 teeth at the tip of each lobe. It produces
spikes of spurred indigo-blue flowers atop 3-6'
stems from July - Sept Zones 5-8. H: 3-6 ft.
W: 1-2 ft.
1 gal. $15
Harold Epstein named his first seedling introduction from his garden after his wife, Esta.
The large flowers have dark lavender inner-sepals and pale lavender spurs complementing
the newly emerging purple foliage. The small
heart shaped leaves are deciduous and the
plant habit is clump forming. Zones 5-8. H: 12
in. W: 12-15 in.
1 gal. $15
Dicentra spectabilis 'Gold Heart' (Old
Fashioned Bleeding Heart)
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Queen'
(Barrenwort)
Peach-colored stems hold exquisite, brilliant,
metallic gold leaves. Rich rose-pink flowers
emerge in the spring. Zones 3-8. H: 18-36 in.
W: 18-36 in.
1 gal. $15
Brilliant rose-red flowers and large heartshaped leaves (6" long x 4" wide) create a
spectacular show in the garden. The leaves
grow in tight deer-resistant clumps and often
turn orange in autumn. Zones 4-8. H: 10-15 in.
W: 10-15 in.
1 gal. $15
Dicentra spectabilis Valentine® (Valentine® Bleeding Heart)
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee'
This new, old-fashioned bleeding heart is
dramatically different from the old one. Instead
of the pink and white heart-shaped dangling
flowers, these are red and white and the new
foliage is strongly tinted with red. A truly stunning plant and just like the old fashioned one,
so easy to grow! Goes dormant in midsummer.
Zones 3-8. H: 24". W: 24".
1 gal. $15
This dwarf selection produces racemes of longspurred, lavender-violet flowers well above the
foliage in spring. Compound, medium green
leaves with spiny-toothed, oval leaflets (to
3" long) on wiry stems form attractive foliage
mounds. Zones 4-8. H: 10 in. W: 12-15 in.
1 gal. $15
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PERENNIALS
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Yellow Princess' (Fairy Wings)
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Yellow Princess' (Fairy Wings)
Small leaflets form a low 5-1/2” mound with
large light yellow flowers held aloft on stems
to 10”. The spent flower stems are eventually
engulfed by a second growth flush. From high
elevation in Japan, it emerges late and is one
of the last of grandiflorums to bloom. Zones
5-8. H: 6-10 in. W: 10-15 in.
1 gal. $15
Epimedium pubigerum (Barrenwort)
This is an excellent ground cover! Yellowish
flowers with pink to white inner sepals appear
from April to June and are held on 2' stems
above leathery, glossy dark green foliage. It
spreads by rhizomes to form dense expanding
mounds in the shady woodland garden. Zones
5-9. H: 1-2 ft. W: 1-2 ft.
1 quart $10
Eupatorium dubium (Joe Pye Weed)
A butterfly bonanza! These are seedlings from
a local wild plant of the Coastal Plain Joe-Pye
weed, a more manageable version of Joe-Pye
Weed, E. maculatum, and is more shade tolerant. Plant in moist soil, full sun to part shade,
and you'll enjoy lovely mauve-pink flowers in
late August- September. Zones 4-8. H: 4-6 ft.
W: 2 ft.
1 gal. $15
Eupatorium perfoliatum (American
boneset)
This large, hairy clump former produces compound corymbs of small, downy, white flowers
from July to September, attracting butterflies.
Usually grows in wet soils along stream banks,
low woods and meadows. Great for planting in
a rain garden. Zones 3-8. H: 5-7 ft. W: 3-4 ft.
1 gal. $15
Epimedium x versicolor 'Cherry Tart'
Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea'
Enjoy the seasonal changes that take place
with this lovely ground-cover. In spring leaves
emerge with a reddish purple overlay later
producing elegant pink flowers with red spurs.
In autumn leaves glow a cherry red when backlit by the sun. Limited quantity available. Zones
5-8. H: 12-18 in. W: 12-18 in.
1 gal. $15
NEW! A handsomely colored euphorbia with
dark purple-red stems and tufted spoonshaped bronze foliage. In early spring, the
chartreuse flowers appear, contrasting boldly
on their 18 inch stalks for months against the
darker foliage. Zones 5-7. H: 16 in. W: 24 in.
2 quart $15
Erigeron pulchellus var pulchellus
'Lynnhaven Carpet' (Robin's Plantain)
Gazania linearis 'Colorado Gold'
A native selection made by plantsman Charles
Cresson for its relatively large grey-green,
fuzzy foliage (4"), dense, mat-forming habit.
In early May, foot-tall flower stalks give rise to
lightly tinted lavender daisy-like flowers with a
yellow inner eye. Foliage remains less than 6"
and forms a tight groundcover. Zones 3-8. H:
18-24 in. W: 18-24 in.
1 gal. $15
Eryngium agavifolium (Agave Leaf
Eryngium)
Clumping glossy rosettes with dramatic spines
give rise in midsummer to robust spikes of dark
green rounded clover-like flowers to 30" tall.
Full sun and regular soil with occasional summer water. Impressive evergreen perennial for
the front of a border. Fantastic in a dry rockery
planting with boulders and rocks. Zones 7-9. H:
2.5 ft. W: 1-2 ft.
1 gal. $15
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Helianthus angustifolius 'Low Down' (Dwarf Sunflower)
This perennial is cousin to the familiar florist
flowers. Forms a low tuft or mound of narrow
leathery, dark-green leaves, bearing golden-yellow daisies all season long. Remove
faded flowers regularly to encourage more
buds to form. Best grown in a well-drained rock
garden, gravel scree or alpine trough. Zones
5-8. H: 8-12 in. W: 12-15 in.
1 quart $10
Gentiana 'True Blue' Hybrid Gentian
A floriferous gentian with large 2" long tubular
flowers of true blue up and down the stems.
Blooms for a long period beginning in midsummer. Easy to grow in sun or part shade and
well-drained sandy loam soil. Prefers cooler
growing zones with mild summers. PP20433
Zones 4-8. H: 15-20 in. W: 18-24 in.
1 gal. $15
Eryngium planum 'Jade Frost' (Sea
Holly)
Helianthus angustifolius 'Low Down'
(Dwarf Sunflower)
Cornwall, UK garden of James and Megan
Cave.. Grey-green leaves edged with creamywhite and with pink tones. The foliage contrasts
beautifully with the rich violet-blue summer
flowers on 3 foot stalks. Zones 5-8. H: 18-30 in.
W: 12-18 in.
1 gal. $15
Many of our native sunflowers are just too big
for an average garden. Here's a solution! 'Low
Down' is a genetic dwarf that grows only 18",
yet is smothered in bright yellow daisy-like
flowers throughout the Fall. Seeds provide winter food for birds. Likes full sun in well-drained
soil, and is drought tolerant. PP13197 Zones
6-10. H: 18-24 in. W: 24-30 in.
1 gal. $15
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Helianthus angustifolius (Swamp Sunflower)
Hosta clausa
Helianthus angustifolius (Swamp
Sunflower)
Helleborus x ballardiae Gold Collection® Merlin
Need some yellow in a sunny wet spot to
combine with pink Joe Pye weed and purple
ironweed? This eastern US native sunflower
provides winter seeds for birds and pollen for
native pollinator insects. Likes full sun, ample
moisture and fertile soil. Zones 6-9. H: 3-6 ft.
W: 3-6 ft.
1 gal. $15
Outward-facing, light to medium pink flowers
appear in late winter-early spring. The flowers
age to a very dark burgundy. Deep green
leaves with lighter veins and plum stems. Deer
resistant. Part to full shade. Gold Collection®
H. 'COSEH 810': USPP #22350 Zones 4-8. H:
10-12 in. W: 15-18 in.
1 quart $15
Helleborus x Golden Lotus
Helleborus x ericsmithii Gold Collection® (Shooting Star)
Marietta Byrne. Charming, golden, lotus-like
flowers. Many of these double yellows will have
red edges and some will have red streaking
on the backs as well. One of the world's top
hybridizers, Marietta O'Byrne has created this
wonderful Winter Jewels™ Strain. A delight in
the winter garden. Deer resistant! Zones 4-8.
H: 12 in. W: 24 in.
1 gal. $30
Dusty rose buds open to white flowers that
fade to sage green. Flowers in late winter-early
spring. Deep green leaves with prominent
veins and dark red stems. Great in borders or
pots in part-full shade. Deer resistant. Gold
Collection® H. 'COSEH 790': USPP #22424
Zones 4-8. H: 12-15 in. W: 18 in.
1 quart $15
Helleborus 'Anna's Red'
Heuchera 'Kassandra' (Coral Bells)
NEW! Probably the most advanced and
exciting new Hellebore hybrid available! There
are now lots of white and pale pink hybrid
hellebores out there, but this is the first and
only one so far with deep burgundy red flowers.
Thick, dark green, glossy evergreen leaves are
patterned with silver veins. Zones 6-8. H: 18-24
in. W: 18-24 in.
1 gal. $30
A wonderful vigorous growing specimen plant.
Leaf colors change throughout the growing
season, emerging caramel to orange in the
spring changing to maroon to reddish pink by
the end of the season. The white flowers appear on 20" stalks in July. Zones 4-9. H: 10-12
in. W: 15-18 in.
1 gal. $15
Helleborus x 'Onyx Odyssey'
Heuchera 'Pinot Gris'
Take a dark voyage into the world of double
slate, purple and black flowers. Long lasting
bloom color, which doesn't fade to green. One
of the world's top hybridizers, Marietta O'Byrne
has created this wonderful Winter Jewels™
Strain. Flower color doesn't fade to green. Deer
resistant! Zones 4-8. H: 12 in. W: 24 in.
1 gal. $30
NEW! Ginger leaves with silvery overlay age
to smoky rose with rosy purple underside.
Cream, bell blooms rise above foliage up to
18". Compact. Prefers moist soil. Protect from
hot afternoon sun. USPP #19592 Zones 4-9. H:
10 in. W: 14 in.
1 gal. $15
Helleborus 'Peppermint Ice'
Hosta 'Guacamole'
These large, double picotee flowers are a fluffy,
light pink with a rim of darker pink edging.
Dark pink on the back of the tepals adds to the
appeal. One of the world's top hybridizers, Marietta O'Byrne has created this wonderful Winter
Jewels™ Strain. A delight in the winter garden.
Deer resistant! Zones 4-8. H: 12 in. W: 24 in.
1 gal. $30
Solberg. This sport of 'Fragrant Bouquet' forms
a large mound of chartreuse centered, green
bordered leaves which become brighter gold
during the season and in brighter light. Very
vigorous grower with tall scapes of very large
fragrant near-white flowers from mid-August
into September. Zones 3-8. H: 18-24 in. W:
30-36 in.
1 gal. $15
Helleborus x Tutu
Hosta clausa
Flowers of medium pink, with a small double
anemone-style center crowned in a tuft
of yellow stamens. A vegetative selection
reproduced commercially by tissue culture.
Site these where they will stay for many years,
since the plants resent being disturbed. Trim
the old leaves to the ground in late winter
before the buds emerge, to allow the flowers
maximum impact. Deer resistant! Zones 4-8. H:
12 in. W: 24 in.
1 gal. $30
This is one of the most distinctive hosta there
is, and it a wild species to boot! Three things
make it special: One, the flowers are gorgeous
rich purple on red petioles. Second, they never
open! Third, it's stoloniferous- meaning it
doesn't clump tightly but spreads by runners up
to about a foot away. Makes a colony. Zones
5-8. H: 12-30 in. W: 12-18 in.
1 gal. $20
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Hosta 'Liberty'
Ligularia dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford' (Purple-leaved Ligularia)
Hosta 'Liberty'
If you think Hosta 'Sagae' is good, wait til you
see this! It is a sport (mutation) of 'Sagae' with
a wider, more dramatic border. Extra thick dark
green leaves are edged with a wide golden-yellow border, changing to cream in summer. In
early summer, the slow-growing clumps are
topped with spikes of lavender flowers. PP
#12531 Zones 3-8. H: 10-15 in. W: 1-3 ft.
1 gal. $15
Hosta 'Grand Tiara'
This tetraploid form of 'Golden Tiara' has a
wider and more pronounced bright gold margin
with a narrow dark green center. The leaves
are also noticeably thicker than the parent
plant. Lavender flowers in midsummer. Rapidly
grows into a nice mound. A real eye-catcher.
Zones 3-8. H: 12-14 in. W: 34-36 in.
1 gal. $15
Nothing says summer like daisies! The
gold-centered flowers of 'Real Dream' start out
yellow and turn to white as they mature. Very
floriferous with improved disease resistance,
and excellent for cutting. Remove faded
flowers for continued bloom and divide every
2-3 years to maintain vigor. Zones 5-9. H: 16
in. W: 14 in.
1 gal. $15
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Real
Glory' (Shasta Daisy)
Shasta Daisy with unusual reflexing anemone
flower form. Multiple layers of pure white petals
open flat and gradually reflex, exposing an
ever enlarging frilly yellow dome. Blooms age
well and are carried on very strong stems. This
variety is very floriferous with improved disease
resistance. It prefers well-drained soil in the
sunny border. Deadhead to encourage continuous bloom. Zones 5-9. H: 36 in. W: 16 in.
1 gal. $15
Iris cristata 'Tennessee White' (Crested Iris)
Leucanthemum x superbum 'LaCrosse' (Shasta Daisy)
Tennessee White' is a vigorous spreader and
prolific bloomer, covering the fan-like foliage
with brilliant white flowers in Spring, each accented with delicate yellow crests. Zones 3-9.
H: 4-6 in. W: 12-15 in.
1 quart $10
Tends to bloom earlier than other daisy varieties, with a tidy, compact habit. White, quilled
petals and golden yellow centers provide a
classic look to the garden throughout the summer. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun/
part shade. Remove faded flowers to prolong
bloom. Attracts butterflies. DEER RESISTANT!
Zones 4-8. H: 10-12 in. W: 12-18 in.
1 gal. $15
Iris japonica 'Wuhan Angel'
Liatris graminifolia (Grass-leaf Blazing
Star)
Hayes Jackson selection from the Wuhan
Botanical Garden, Hubei, China. Stoloniferous
evergreen groundcover spreads quickly by thin
rhizomes just below the mulch. Beautiful white
flowers with golden yellow signal spotting and
an ethereal violet flush. Zones 6-10. H: 12-18
in. W: 10-12 in.
1 gal. $10
Iris pumila 'Fireplace Embers'
This standard dwarf bearded Iris grows to
about 10" tall. Bright, deep yellow flowers in
May have a large maroon thumbprint on each
of the three falls (lower petals). Best in full sun
with good drainage, fertilize in early spring.
Plant horizontal rhizomes with the upper third
exposed. Zones 3-8. H: 12-18 in. W: 10-12 in.
1 gal. $15
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Leucanthemum x superbum 'Real
Dream' (Shasta Daisy)
Native from New Jersey to Alabama this compact perennial has soft 2" long grass like foliage on reddish-pink stems. A plethora of small,
soft lavender to near white flowers bloom in
early autumn supplying a rich source of nectar
for butterflies and fall ripened seeds for birds.
Zones 6-9. H: 1-2 ft. W: 8-12 in.
1 quart $10
Liatris scariosa var. novae-angliae
(Blazing Star)
Rare yet easy to grow, this native will summon
butterflies and moths to your garden. Tiny
redish-purple flowers in heads up to 1 inch
across bloom from August to September. It will
bring to life any partial to full sun area in the
garden, weather formal or naturalized. Zones
3-8. H: 2-4 ft. W: 1-2 ft.
1 quart $10
Kirengeshoma palmata (Yellow Waxbells)
Ligularia dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford' (Purple-leaved Ligularia)
Beautiful large bushy perennial with maple-like
leaves oppositely placed on the stems. 1.5 inch
waxy, deep yellow bell-shaped flowers occur in
clusters or 2-4 at the ends of the stems in July
and August. Prefers an acid soil and shade.
Adequate moisture is appreciated. Especially
nice plant for woodland gardens. Native to
Japan. Zones 5-7. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft.
1 gal. $15
Big and bold! Glossy chocolate leaves topped
by golden orange daisies in late summer. Likes
moisture and shade. Reported to be deer-resistant. PP16113 Zones 4-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 18-24 ft.
1 gal. $15
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Lilium superbum (Turk's Cap Lily)
Penstemon x mexicali Red Rocks®
Lilium superbum (Turk's Cap Lily)
Monarda 'Raspberry Wine' (Beebalm)
This majestic lily is occasionally seen along
roadsides here in Central New Jersey, growing
in rich soil near edges of wetlands. The petals
of the nodding, spotted, orange and yellow
flowers recurve, inspiring the name Turk's Cap.
Native to eastern North America from NH south
to GA and AL. Zones 5-8. H: 4-6 ft. W: 1-2 ft.
4" pot $15
Raspberry-red flowers top fuzzy aromatic
leaves which are highly resistant to deer, yet
attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and
beneficial insects. Likes full sun, blooms for a
long time in midsummer. Do not let soil dry out.
Zones 3-8. H: 3-4 ft. W: 2 ft.
1 gal. $15
Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward'
Oenothera pilosella 'Yella Fella' (prairie sundrops)
Evergreen perennial groundcover grows up
to 1' high, spreading 3 to 4'. Incredible true
BLUE flowers spring into summer and fall.
Can be grown in full sun to part shade and is
quite drought tolerant and DEER-RESISTANT!
Zones 6-8. H: 8-12 in. W: 3-4 ft.
1 quart $10
Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)
Few plants can produce such an electric,
eye-popping RED as our native cardinal flower!
Upright flower spikes are produced for a long
period in midsummer on a 2-4 foot plant. Give
adequate moisture and full or part sun but
then oh what a show! Plant at the edge of a
driveway or parking lot where runoff will keep it
thriving. Zones 2-8. H: 2-4 ft. W: 1-2 ft.
1 quart $10
Lobelia cardinalis 'Black Truffle'
Superior to other dark-foliaged Lobelias on the
market, 'Black Truffle' holds this deep color
throughout the growing season. A magnet for
hummingbirds and butterflies all summer, but
deer tend to leave it alone. Introduced by Peter
Heus and brought to market by Angela Treadwell-Palmer of Plants Nouveau. Zones 5-8. H:
3-4 ft. W: 2-3 ft.
1 gal. $15
Mitchella repens (Partridgeberry)
A fine-textured creeping evergreen groundcover with small oval dark green leaves veined
with lighter green. Very fragrant white flowers
bloom in mid summer. Small red (sometimes
white) edible berries persist through winter.
This North American native needs a shaded
site with acid, moist, well-drained soil. Zones
2-9. H: 2-3 in. W: 2-3 ft.
1 quart $15
Monarda bradburiana (Horsemint or
Eastern Beebalm)
A pleasantly aromatic member of the mint
family that blooms in spring, earlier than other
Monarda. Flowers are light lavender to white
with purple spots on the petals. Native to the
U.S. A striking addition to the butterfly garden.
Deer resistant and drought tolerant. Plant in
part/full sun. Zones 4-8. H: 1-2 ft. W: 1-2 ft.
1 quart $10
Bushy plants have short clusters of flowers or
hairy buds atop hairy stems and leaves. Buds
are orange and flowers are bright yellow. Each
flower is about 2" across and has four large
petals, large showy stamens, and fine white or
transparent lines that radiate outward from the
center of the flower. Zones 4-8. H: 18-24 in. W:
12-15 in.
1 quart $10
Pachysandra procumbens (Allegheny
Spurge)
A native groundcover that's becoming more
popular. Not to be confused with the Japanese
species, it's more delicate and appropriate for
the woodland garden. It has mottled semi-evergreen foliage and fragrant white flowers along
with the new spring growth. Spreads slowly
and not as vigorously spreading as the evergreen form. Zones 4-8. H: 6-8 in. W: 1-2 ft.
1 gal. $15
Passiflora incarnata (Maypop, Passionflower Vine)
A SE US native distinguished by distinctive
3-4" lavender flowers that are said to symbolize
Christ's passion and suffering, followed by
edible (seedy) fruit. Forms a rapid-growing,
tendril-climbing vine, woody or herbaceous depending on climate. Sun to part shade, medium
moisture. Zones 6-9. H: 6-8 ft. W: 3-6 ft.
1 gal. $20
Penstemon barbatus coccineus Scarlet Beardtongue
NEW! Tall plants from 2 to 4.5 feet, with
tubular bell shaped scarlet flowers. Loved by
Hummingbirds for its numerous flowers that are
well spaced on long branched stems. Sunny
borders, rock gardens and naturalized grassy
areas. Attractive in the garden and drought
tolerant. Avoid rich soils. Zones 4-8. H: 12-18
in. W: 9-12 in.
1 quart $10
Penstemon x mexicali Red Rocks®
Durable hybrid penstemons selected from
crosses made by Bruce Meyers between Mexican and American wild penstemons. Narrow,
dark green leaves form an attractive mound.
RED ROCKS® sports a constant succession
of bright rose flowers all summer. A Plant
Select® award winner. Zones 5-8. H: 12-15 in.
W: 12-15 in.
1 quart $10
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Penstemon virgatus 'Blue Buckle'
Silphium perfoliatum (Cup Plant)
Penstemon virgatus 'Blue Buckle'
NEW! This ideal rockery plant has narrow and
glossy dark green foliage with 12” stems of
charming, large, blue-purple flowers in June
through July. Zones 4-9. H: 12-15 in. W: 9-12
in.
1 quart $10
Penstemon 'Dark Towers' Beardtongue
Dale Lindgren at the University of Nebraska.
Expect an abundance of flowers in July and
August on this richly colored plant. Pink flowers
contrast against dark wine-red foliage and are
a feast for hummingbirds. Great for middle of
the border. Tolerates high heat and humidity.
PP20013 Zones 3-8. H: 30-36 in. W: 24-30 in.
2 gal. $15
This Central and Southern US native has huge
powder-blue leaves clustered in 2 to 3 foot
wide clumps of basal foliage. Flower spikes
bearing large deep gold flowers with dark
"cone" centers appear in June and July. Zones
5-9. H: 6-8 ft. W: 1-2 ft.
1 gal. $15
Sedum forsterianum 'Antique Grill'
NEW! Bluish grey needle-like leaves with green
tips, older leaves and stems turn red in winter.
Flowers are yellow. Excellent low growing and
spreading plant in pots or as groundcover.
Zones -. H: 4-8 in. W: 12-16 in.
1 gal. $15
Physostegia virginiana 'Pink Manners'
(Obedient Plant)
Sedum sexangulare (Tasteless Stonecrop)
Darrell probst. A second Obedient Plant
introduction from plant breeder Darrell Probst
following his white flowered and tidy growing
'Miss Manners'. This grandchild of that plant is
a very light pink and grows a bit taller to about
3 feet while still maintaining the neat clumping
rather than running habit. PP #23482 Zones
3-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 1-2 ft.
1 gal. $15
An incredibly tough, sun and drought tolerant,
but also will do well in shade. Its small leaves
are arranged in rows of six, which is how it
derives its name. Sedum sexangulare forms
a green mat with yellow flowers in summer.
It maintains some foliage in winter - turning
orange to red, but eventually becomes brown.
Zones 3-8. H: 6-10 in. W: 10-12 in.
1 gal. $15
Polygonatum humile (dwarf Solomon's
seal)
Sedum tetractinum Coral Reef Sedum
A delightful spreading, low growing perennial
for a shady area in the garden. Ovate leaves
are packed tightly and arranged alternately on
short upright stems. Faintly scented tubular
white flowers hang from the leaf axils, followed
by round bluish-black fruit. Zones 5-8. H: 6-12
in. W: 1-3 ft.
1 quart $10
Pycnanthemum hyssopifolium (Mountain Mint)
Superb species and prostrate clone of this
aromatic native. If you’ve ever been frustrated
that you cannot keep alive Mentha requienii,
the source of the wonderful crème de menthe
aroma, you will be pleased to know you can
grow this. The aroma is almost the same.
The soft, needle-like leaves provide very fine
texture. Zones 4-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft.
1 quart $10
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium 'Cat
Springs' (Narrow Leaf Mountain Mint)
This marvelous, deer-resistant form of the
clumping Pycnanthemum tenuifolium makes
a 3 foot tall clump of narrow green, fragrant foliage. In early summer, the clumps are topped
with large, pure white flowers. Attract lots of
beneficial insects with this selection of our
native narrowleaf mountain mint. Plant in full
sun. Zones 4-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 2-3 ft.
1 quart $10
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Rudbeckia maxima (Great Coneflower)
NEW! A spreading groundcover sedum with
round flat leaves that stack upon each other
and a growth habit that hugs the ground.
The foliage is green in the summer, turning a
wonderful shade of rusty-red in fall. Sedum
tetractinum is topped with bright yellow flower
clusters in summer that rise just above the
foliage. Zones 4-8. H: 1-3 in. W: 3-12 in.
1 gal. $15
Sedum stefco Stefanov Stonecrop
Evergreen bluish green foliage contrasts
with crimson colored stems. Foliage turns to
a scarlet-purple color during winter months.
White flowers emerge in late summer to early
fall. Prefers full sun to light shade. Zones 3-8.
H: 2-4 inches. W: 1-2 ft.
1 gal. $15
Silphium perfoliatum (Cup Plant)
Need a bold accent? Try this! Distinguished
from other silphium by its square stems and
pairs of cup-forming leaves, this prairie native
has 3-inch lemon yellow sunflowers on 4-8
foot stalks. Leaves are opposite and are fused
around the stem forming a cup that collects
rainwater. Zones 4-8. H: 4-8 ft. W: 3-4 ft.
1 gal. $15
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Solidago odora (Sweet goldenrod)
Veronicastrum virginicum (Culver's Root)
Solidago odora (Sweet goldenrod)
Thalictrum 'Anne'
One of the most recognizable plants in the
United States with it's dense golden-yellow
flower spires from July through September.
It's leaves give off a licorice (anise) fragrance
when crushed. Occurs on poor sandy soil, but
will perform better on a somewhat fertile site.
Performs well on heavy clay. Full sun to part
shade. Zones 4-9. H: 2-5 ft. W: 1-2 ft.
1 gal. $15
This seven foot beauty is tall and sturdy with
dark purple stems, yet the shiny blue-green
leaves provide a lovely delicate texture. Pink
buds open to heads of white flowers from June
through August. A vigorous grower in moist,
well-drained soil with protection from harsh
afternoon sun. Zones 5-9. H: 6-7 ft. W: 2-3 ft.
1 gal. $15
Solidago puberula (Downy Goldenrod)
Tiarella cordifolia var collina 'Oakleaf'
The common name of this native is derived
from the fine, soft hairs that cover the stems.
The flower head is composed of yellow tubular
disk flowers in the center of yellow to orange
strap-shaped ray flowers. Prefers sandy soils
and may be found in fields, roadsides and
woodlands. Zones 5-8. H: 1-3 ft. W: 1-2 ft.
1 gal. $15
One of the first and still one of the best of
the new generation of foamflowers. A very
long blooming, clumping plant with beautifully
shaped leaves, light pink flowers, bronze new
growth, and burgundy winter color. A shared
introduction from the University of Delaware,
Brandywine Conservancy and Dunvegan Nursery. Zones 4-8. H: 12-18 in. W: 12-18 in.
1 gal. $15
Solidago stricta (Wand Goldenrod)
Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry'
Tall slender yellow wands to 72". Fine in sandy
pine barrens as well as wet meadows. A great
tall accent that begins to bloom in October with
flowers at the top 10" of the scape. A distinctive
trait is the adpressed leaves that lie flat against
the flowering stem. Zones 5-9. H: 5-6 ft. W:
2-4 ft.
1 gal. $15
A vigorous running groundcover type with a
large blackish pattern in the centers of the
fuzzy rounded heart shaped foliage. Tiarella
'Running Tapestry' produces a plethora of white
flower spikes in Spring. Tiarella prefer moist,
rich, organic, well-drained soils in full to part
shade. Discovered by Jim Plyler. Limited quantity available. Zones 4-8. H: 10-12 in. W: 1-3 ft.
1 gal. $15
Solidago uliginosa (Bog Goldenrod)
Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly'
(Lettermann's Ironweed)
Unlike most other goldenrods, this one likes it
wet! While happy in bogs, it can also adapt to
drier conditions as well, making this a useful
plant for sites which are intermittently wet, such
as detention basins. Typical golden yellow flowers bloom August through September. Zones
4-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 3-4 ft.
1 gal. $15
Speirantha convallarioides (False or
Evergreen Lily-of-the-Valley)
A virtually unknown plant poised to become
a major player in the world of evergreen
groundcovers. Kin to Liriope, Ophiopogon and
Lily-of-the-Valley this spreads slowly to form
a dense colony. Broad leaves and clusters of
starry white flowers in May. Zones 5b-8. H:
10-12 in. W: 1-2 ft.
1 gal. $15
Spigelia marilandica (Indian Pink)
This Rare Find graces the cover of our 2015
catalog. This Eastern US native features
unusual deep red and yellow flowers perched
atop glossy leaves. Best in a moist woodland
or along a shady path. Spigelia is seldom
offered by nurseries. As if the gorgeous flowers
were not enough, it's a hummingbird magnet
too. Zones 4-8. H: 15-18 in. W: 15-18 in.
1 quart $15
Very nice fine foliage akin to amsonia and is a
compact but vigorous grower. It has true purple
flowers that bloom in late summer and attract
plenty of butterflies. Three to four feet high and
wide. Limited quantity available. Zones 4-9. H:
30-36 in. W: 30-36 in.
1 gal. $15
Veronica liwanensis Turkish Speedwell
An extremely dwarf, slowly-spreading,
low-growing speedwell which typically forms a
mat of foliage only 1 inch tall but spreading to
18-24" wide. Small erect clusters of blue flowers appear above the foliage (to 2" tall) in late
spring, covering the mat with a profuse bloom.
Tiny, oval, glossy green leaves. Zones 4-8. H:
1 in. W: 18 in.
1 quart $10
Veronicastrum virginicum (Culver's
Root)
Stately floral spires offer a dramatic garden
presence in July and August. Culver's root provides an upright architectural form with whorls
of olive-green leaves accented by racemes of
white flowers, reaching 4-5 feet tall. This native
of Eastern US meadows and prairies is also a
good cut flower. Zones 3-8. H: 4-5 ft. W: 2-3 ft.
1 gal. $15
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New Plants
Elepidote Rhododendrons
Rhododendron ‘Mendosina’
Rhododendron ‘Moser’s Maroon’
Rhododendron oreodoxa var. fargesii Pink Form
Rhododendron ‘Pure Sex’
Rhododendron ‘R. O. Delp’
Rhododendron ‘Rockbridge’
Rhododendron ‘True Blue’
Rhododendron ‘Wine and Roses’
Rhododendron ‘Yellow Baby’
Rhododendron (Ivory maximum x ‘Sunspray’)
Rhododendron ‘Cherries and Merlot’
Rhododendron ‘Ghost’
Rhododendron ‘Hachmann’s Picobello’
Rhododendron ‘Lady of June’
Rhododendron ‘Last Hurrah’
Rhododendron ‘Mac Kantruss’
Rhododendron ‘Max Tietjens’
Rhododendron ‘May Moonlight’
Lepidote Rhododendrons
Rhododendron laetevirens (AKA ‘Wilsonii’)
Rhododendron polycladum Scintillans Group
Deciduous Azaleas
Rhododendron austrinum Strickland # 44
Rhododendron austrinum ‘Tropical Tetra’
Rhododendron ‘Charlene Whiddon’
Rhododendron ‘Luke Hill’
Rhododendron periclymenoides ‘Deep Pink Form’
Rhododendron ‘Steve Lawrence’
Rhododendron viscosum “Coastal NJ form”
Evergreen Azaleas
Rhododendron kiusianum ‘Best Pink’
Rhododendron kiusianum ‘Dwarf Pink’
Rhododendron ‘Shannon Obaker’
Rhododendron ‘Shapiro’s Late Show’
Rhododendron ‘Vivation’
Trees, Shrubs & Vines
Acer palmatum ‘Mama Fu’
Acer palmatum ‘Searles Variegated’
Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘White Surprise’ (Bluebeard)
Cercis canadensis ‘Vanilla Twist’
Cercis x ‘Pink Pom Poms’ (Redbud)
Clerodendrum trichotomum ‘Carnival’
Conradina canescens
Conradina glabra (False Rosemary)
Cornus x Variegated Stellar Pink®
Daphne odora ‘Zuiko nishiki’
Diervilla lonicera ‘Wilbraham’ (Low Bush Honeysuckle)
Enkianthus campanulatus ‘Bruce Briggs’
Enkianthus campanulatus ‘Lipstick’ (Redvein Enkianthus)
Gardenia jasminoides Summer Snow®
Ginkgo biloba ‘Mariken’ (Maidenhair tree)
Ginkgo biloba ‘Ross Moore’ (Maidenhair tree)
Hamamelis vernalis Orange Sunrise™
Hamamelis xintermedia ‘Chris’ (Witch Hazel)
Hippophae rhamnoides ‘Sprite’
Hydrangea serrata Tutu™ (Mountain Hydrangea)
Ilex glabra ‘Compacta’ (Inkberry Holly)
Ilex glabra ‘Shamrock’ (Female Inkberry Holly)
Ilex serrata ‘Hatsuyuki’
Ilex verticillata ‘Goldfinch’
Ilex x meserveae ‘Tiny Prince’
Illicium anisatum ‘Pink Stars’
Illicium floridanum Miss Scarlett®
Indigofera amblyantha (Indigobush)
Lyonia ligustrina (Maleberry)
Magnolia ‘First Love’
Magnolia x loebneri ‘Ruth’ Spring Welcome®
Nyssa sylvatica ‘Red Vain’ (Black Gum or Black Tupelo)
Physocarpus opulifolius Festivus Gold™ (Ninebark)
Pieris japonica ‘Bisbee Dwarf’ (Japanese Andromeda)
Punica granatum var. nana (Dwarf Pomegranate)
Stachyurus praecox ‘Dappled Dawn’
Syringa vulgaris ‘Znamya Lenina’
Viburnum acerifolium (Mapleleaf Viburnum)
Viburnum trilobum Redwing® (Cranberrybush)
Perennials
Aconitum japonicum (Monkshood)
Agastache ‘Black Adder’ (Hyssop)
Asarina procumbens (Trailing Snapdragon)
Aster turbinellus (Prairie Aster)
Astilbe ‘Rock and Roll’
Astilbe chinensis ‘Vision in Red’
Athyrium filix-femina ‘Victoriae’
Chrysogonum virginianum ‘Superstar’ (Green-and-Gold)
Dicentra spectabilis Valentine® (Bleeding Heart)
Echinacea purpurea ‘Happy Star’
Epimedium grandiflorum ‘Yellow Princess’ (Fairy Wings)
Erigeron ‘Lynnhaven Carpet’ (Robin’s Plantain)
Eryngium agavifolium (Agave Leaf Eryngium)
Eryngium planum ‘Jade Frost’ (Sea Holly)
Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Purpurea’
Gazania linearis ‘Colorado Gold’
Helleborus ‘Anna’s Red’
Helleborus x ballardiae Gold Collection® Merlin
Helleborus x ericsmithii Gold Collection® (Shooting Star)
Heuchera ‘Pinot Gris’
Hosta clausa (plantain lily)
Leucanthemum x superbum ‘LaCrosse’ (Shasta Daisy)
Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Real Dream’ (Shasta Daisy)
Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Real Glory’ (Shasta Daisy)
Lobelia cardinalis ‘Black Truffle’ (Cardinal Flower)
Oenothera pilosella ‘Yella Fella’ (prairie sundrops)
Penstemon barbatus coccineus (Scarlet Beardtongue)
Penstemon virgatus ‘Blue Buckle’
Penstemon x mexicali Red Rocks®
Physostegia virginiana ‘Pink Manners’ (Obedient Plant)
Pycnanthemum ‘Cat Springs’ (Slender Mountain Mint)
Sedum forsterianum ‘Antique Grill’ (Stonecrop)
Sedum sexangulare (Tasteless Stonecrop)
Sedum stefco (Stefanov Stonecrop)
Sedum tetractinum (Coral Reef Sedum)
Thalictrum ‘Anne’
Tiarella cordifolia ‘Running Tapestry’
Veronica liwanensis Turkish Speedwell
Carnivorous & Companion Bog Plants
Chaptalia tomentosa (Pinelands daisy)
Dionaea muscipula ‘Akai Ryu’ (Venus fly trap)
Iris prismatica (Slender Blue Flag)
Rhexia alifanus (Savannah Meadow Beauty)
Sarracenia ‘Goldbug’ x xmitchelliana (Pitcher Plant)
Sarracenia ‘Adrian Slack’ x ‘Leah Wilkerson’
Sarracenia alata var. rubrioperculata (Pitcher Plant)
Sarracenia ‘Blood Orange’ (Pitcher Plant)
Sarracenia jonesii (Jones’ Pitcher Plant)
Sarracenia jonesii X rubra ssp rubra (Pitcher Plant)
Sarracenia ‘Panama Red’ (Pitcher Plant)
Sarracenia rosea (Pitcher Plant)
Sarracenia ‘Snowflake’ x ‘Leah Wilkerson’ (Pitcher Plant)
Grass & Grass-like Plants
Carex oshimensis ‘Everillo’ (Japanese Sedge)
Illicium Miss Scarlet®
Sporobolus wrightii ‘Windbreaker’
Sarracenia (Adrian Slack x
Leah Wilkerson)
Echinacea ‘Happy Star’
Dionaea ‘Red Dragon’
Clerodendrum ‘Carnival’
R. ‘Shannon Obaker’
R. ‘Charlene Whiddon’
Carex ‘Everillo’
Cercis ‘Vanilla Twist’
Cercis ‘Pink Pom Poms’
Eryngium agavifolium
pg. 59
CARNIVOROUS & COMPANION BOG PLANTS
Aletris farinosa (Colic root (Star grass))
Sarracenia 'Adrian Slack' x 'Leah Wilkerson' (Pitcher Plant)
Aletris farinosa (Colic root (Star
grass))
NEW! This native member of the Lily Family
has basal grass like leaves and produces
spikes of white flowers 1/4 to 1/2" long from
May to August. Grows in acid soil in meadows,
open woods, and edges of peat bogs from Texas to Canada. Zones 3-8. H: 2-3 ft. W: 3-5 in.
1 quart $15
Extremely rare in cultivation. Beautiful fragrant
pink flowers with purple stamens in early April.
Occurs naturally on vegetated hummocks at
the base of cedars in swamps from New Jersey
to the Georgia. These are nursery-propagated
plants, for sale in New Jersey only. We do not
guarantee this item. Zones 5-8. H: 12-14 in. W:
10-12 in.
4" pot $20
Asclepias rubra (Red Milkweed)
Iris prismatica (Slender Blue Flag)
NEW! Misleading by name, this native perennial has lavender-pink flowers that bloom for several weeks in late spring. It's a larval host plant
for caterpillars and attracts many pollinators
such as hummingbirds and butterflies. Zones
7-9. H: 2-3 ft. W: 10-12 in.
4" pot $15
Denizen of swamps and damp places, this
Eastern US native has lovely violet to blue
flowers with yellow markings in early summer.
When comfortable, the grass-like green stems
and leaves will spread into a large colony.
Zones 3-8.
1 quart $10
Calopogon tuberosus (Grass Pink
Orchid)
Rhexia alifanus (Savannah Meadow
Beauty)
Native orchid great for growing in bogs or wet
places. Several pink or rarely white flowers
about 1.5 inches across on stalks about 18-24
inches. tall. Very easy orchid to please. Zones
6-9. H: 18-24 in. W: 6-8 in.
3" pot $20
Native from NC to TX, this meadow beauty is
one of the tallest we’ve grown. Still having that
pinky-purple flower and square stem, similar to
some of our NJ meadow beauties. Although,
mainly occurring in the panhandle of Florida,
it is hardy for us in more than one NJ bog
garden. Grows in bogs and savannahs in wet,
peaty sand. Full sun. Zones 6-9.
1 quart $15
Chamaelirium luteum (Fairy Wand)
Rhexia aristosa (Awned Meadowbeauty)
Rare monotypic woodland perennial in the
lily family; Basal rosette of light green leaves
with single dioecious 12" flowering stalk and
white-greenish flowers. Found in open mesic
rich hardwood forests or wet meadows. Good
container bog plant. Zones 5-9. H: 2-4 ft. W:
12-18 in.
1 quart $15
Chaptalia tomentosa (Pinelands daisy)
A southeastern native of bogs and savannahs
in the Atlantic coastal plain. Perennial rosettes
of fuzzy grey-green leaves with cream colored
ray flowers. Grows alongside some of our
favorite wild Sarracenia. Zones 5-9. H: 8-12 in.
W: 6-8 in.
1 gal. $15
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Helonias bullata (Swamp Pink)
An uncommon species found in the NJ Pine
Barrens in moist areas. Grows up to 3 feet
tall with more narrow leaves than R. virginica
and R. mariana. The leaves are held upright
at a close angle to the stem. Similar big pink
flowers too. Zones 6-9.
1 quart $15
Sarracenia ‘Goldbug’ x xmitchelliana
(Pitcher Plant)
NEW! A cross by Jason Austin (flava x psittacina) x (purpurea x leucophylla). Short, stocky
tubes with lots of yellow suffused with maroon,
to 6”, with bi-colored flowers. Imagine a more
tripped out version of ‘Dixie Lace’ or ‘Doodlebug’. Zones 5-9.
4" pot $15
Dionaea muscipula 'Akai Ryu' (Red
Dragon Venus fly trap)
Sarracenia 'Adrian Slack' x 'Leah
Wilkerson' (Pitcher Plant)
What more needs to be said, other than a red
fly trap. Grow them with pitcher plants and sundews in full sun and lots of moisture. Needs a
winter dormancy. Not a houseplant! Zones 7-9.
3" pot $10
NEW! Exciting potential in this cross by Bill
Smith of two classics. Intermediate characteristics of both parents. 20” tall green tubes
with white tops are the norm with a bi-colored
flower. No two seedlings are alike and they
most closely resemble the primary hybrid S. x
moorei. Zones 6-9.
4" pot $15
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CARNIVOROUS & COMPANION PLANTS
Sarracenia alata var. rubrioperculata (Pitcher Plant)
Sarracenia alata var. rubrioperculata
(Pitcher Plant)
NEW! Wild collected seed from the “Buttermilk
Flats” location way down south. Tall greenish-yellow tubes to 24” with pale yellow flowers.
Prominent red venation typical to alata with the
added purple underside to the lid. Zones 6-9.
H: 12-15 in. W: 10-12 in.
4" pot $15
Sarracenia 'Blood Orange' (Pitcher
Plant)
NEW! A cross by Jason Austin (‘Papaya’ x flava
var. rubricorpora). This hybrid was created to
darken the tubes on an already fantastic plant,
‘Papaya’. Tall, dark-red tubes to 24” on mature
plants with bi-colored flowers. The lid shows
prominent black venation that creeps down the
tube as well. Zones 6-9.
4" pot $20
Sarracenia flava (Yellow Pitcher Plant)
One of the most vigorous species, this tall
grower can be found from Virginia south to the
gulf coastal regions of western Florida. Large
Yellow flowers are some of the first to bloom in
the spring. Zones 6-9. H: 24-36 in. W: 12-15 in.
4" pot $15
Sarracenia jonesii X rubra ssp rubra (Pitcher Plant)
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cranberry and a bog perennial. The workshops are conducted by RareFind’s Jason Austin, a 10-year veteran
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Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora (Yellow Pitcher Plant - Red Tube form)
NEW! Grown from seed collected from our best
and darkest clone. Typical size and shape of
flava pitchers but with strong maroon coloration
on the tube and lid and only hints of yellow on
this form. Very unique yellow flowers. Zones
0-0. H: 24-36 in. W: 12-15 in.
4" pot $15 1 gal. $25
Saturday, June 13th ............... 11:00 AM
Saturday, July 18th ................ 11:00 AM
Saturday, August 15th ........... 11:00 AM
Clubs and groups can schedule their own workshops
(minimum of 8 people) any day EXCEPT Sunday,
Monday or Tuesday.
Sarracenia 'Green Dragon' (Pitcher
Plant)
Sarracenia jonesii (syn. S. rubra ssp.
jonesii) (Jones' Pitcher Plant)
('Green Monster' X purpurea f. heterophylla). Another of our all green hybrids: 'Green
Monster' X purpurea f. heterophylla. Semi-recumbent tubes 9-12" tall with wide hoods and
varying degrees of white window markings
near the throat. Zones 6-9.
4" pot $15
NEW! Tall yellow tubes striped with dark red
veins to 15" with numerous maroon flowers.
Taller and narrower than all of the other rubra
taxon.Longest lid of all of the rubra as well.
Federally listed species almost extinct in the
wild. NJ SALES ONLY! Zones 6-9.
4" pot $25
Sarracenia 'Green Prince' (Pitcher
Plant)
Sarracenia jonesii X rubra ssp rubra
(Pitcher Plant)
('Green Monster' X leucophylla anthocyanin-free). Our own hybrid seedlings from
'Green Monster' X leucophylla 'All Green' Tall
14-18" green tubes with lots of white window
markings. Great vigor from 'Green Monster'
Zones 6-9.
4" pot $15
NEW! A cross by Jason Austin taking inspiration from the S. x ‘Redbug’ hybrid from Dr.
Larry Mellichamp. Wonderful yellow tubes with
red venation to 10” with abundant maroon
flowers. Turning a pinkish red as cold weather
approaches. Imagine a shorter jonesii with
more tube production. Zones 6-9.
4" pot $15
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CARNIVOROUS & COMPANION BOG PLANTS
Sarracenia leucophylla White-Topped Pitcher Plant
Sarracenia leucophylla White-Topped
Pitcher Plant
Dramatically different! Very tall pitchers are
green with white veins on the mouth, lid and
upper portion of the tube, which in some cases
can also be dark maroon. Best in full sun and
moist bog conditions. Zones 6-9. H: 24-36 in.
W: 12-15 in.
4" pot $15 1 gal. $25
Sarracenia minor (Hooded Pitcher
Plant)
The Hooded Pitcher Plant. The top of this plant
is folded over the pitcher and has translucent
windows. Flowers yellow. Zones 6-9. H: 10-15
in. W: 6-8 in.
1 gal. $25
Tofieldia racemosa (Coastal False Asphodel)
“BOG-IN-A-BOX” KIT
Can’t make it to a bog workshop? Make your own bog
using our personalized “Bog-in-a-Box” kit!
Everything you need to build your very own bog: 16"
round weatherproof container in your choice of 3 colors
(light green, black and brown), your choice of 4 pitcher
plants and 5 companion plants (including a cranberry,
sundew and 3 assorted hardy bog perennials). Includes
planting mix and instructions. $100.00 per kit plus shipping. Please call us to order.
Sarracenia 'Panama Red' (Pitcher
Plant)
NEW! A cross by Jason Austin (flava var.
cuprea x flava var. rubricorpora) x flava var.
rubricorpora. This backcross was done to add
vigor to our rubricorpora clone, which is a
sparse tube producer. Tall dark-red tubes to 30”
on mature plants with yellow flowers. Tubes
have wildly variable striping/venation and
maroon suffusion. Zones 6-9.
4" pot $20
Sarracenia purpurea (Purple Pitcher
Plant)
Sarracenia x catesbaei (Catesby's
Pitcher Plant)
Our NJ native. Low prostrate pitchers that have
red to maroon veins with a green background.
Red flowers in early spring. This is the only
pitcher plant to intentionally hold water. Zones
3-9. H: 6-8 in. W: 12-15 in.
4" pot $15 1 gal. $25
Aquascapes Unlimited recreated this naturally
occuring hybrid between S. purpurea and S.
flava in their secret lab, using selected forms
of both parents. Shows characteristics of both,
with dark-red flowers and 1' tall tubes. Tubes
are yellow with heavy red veins, darkening to
maroon. Best in full sun and moist bog conditions. Zones 5-9. H: 6-8 in. W: 10-12 in.
4" pot $15
Sarracenia rosea (syn. S. purpurea
ssp. venosa var. burkii) (Pitcher Plant)
Sarracenia x moorei (Pitcher Plant)
NEW! Once thought to be a pink flowering variety of S. purpurea ssp. venosa, now formally
recognized as a distinct species. (Thanks, Dr.
Rob) The tubes are very similar to S. purpurea
in that they are reddish-green, decumbent, evergreen and intentionally holding water. Instead
of having red petaled flowers, the petals are
pink. Zones 7-9.
4" pot $15
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A primary hybrid of S. leucophylla and S. flava.
Very tall 24-30" slender pitchers with a base
color of green often suffused with strong red
coloration on the upper portion of the tube
and in the hood area while still showing off the
whites of the S.leucophylla parent. Orange-red
flowers in May-June. Zones 6-9. H: 24-30 in.
W: 10-12 in.
4" pot $15
Sarracenia 'Snowflake' x 'Leah Wilkerson' (Pitcher Plant)
Tofieldia racemosa (Coastal False
Asphodel)
NEW! Another cross by Bill Smith combining
the vigor of ‘Snowflake’ and the size of ‘Leah
Wilkerson’. Intermediate characteristics of both
parents with a bi-colored appearance. 20” tall
tubes with a green leucophylla appearance,
showing some lid and throat color variations.
No two seedlings are alike and the S. x moorei
parentage is strong in this one. Zones 6-9.
4" pot $15
Rare native bog perennial has iris-like leaves
to 10" and sticky flowering stems to 18". White,
six-petaled star-like flowers in upright clusters
in June. Grows in wet peaty sands in the NJ
Pine Barrens in full sun. Companion for Pitcher
Plants. Zones 5-9.
1 quart $20
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GRASSES & GRASS-LIKE PLANTS
Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' (grassy-leaved sweet flag)
Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' (grassyleaved sweet flag)
Brighten the garden with this wonderful award
wining evergreen grass-like perennial. Sword
like blades are variegated green and gold. Can
be grown in containers or in the ground to add
texture and color. Zones 5-9. H: 6-12 in. W:
6-12 in.
1 gal. $15
Ammophila breviligulata (American
beachgrass)
Although this is one of the most common dune
grasses along much of the Atlantic Coast, it's
extremely important in building and stabilizing
sand dunes. Grows best near the water's edge
and where sand is removed and redeposited
fairly frequently. Zones 5-8. H: 2-4 ft. W: 1-2 ft.
1 quart $10
Carex laxiculmis Bunny Blue™
(Spreading Sedge)
Panicum virgatum 'Cheyenne Sky' (Switch Grass)
Liriope muscari var communis 'Peter's
Pick' (Lilyturf)
Seed was collected from a wild source in Zhejiang Provence, China by Dr. Peter Del Tredici.
This particular seedling was selected for its
wide foliage and clump forming habit. Showy,
pale-lavender flower spikes appear in July
and August. This plant will grow in an array of
soils in dense shade. Zones 4-8. H: 6-8 in. W:
8-12 in.
1 gal. $15
Luzula acuminata (Hairy Wood Rush)
Great little native clumping rush that spreads
slowly by rhizomes. The leaves are shiny and
about a half-inch wide. Tan and red-brown
flowers appear on 12-14 inch stalks in April and
May. Zones 4-8. H: 12-14 in. W: 12-14 in.
1 quart $10
Muhlenbergia capillaris (Pink Muhly
Grass)
A neat, well-mannered sedge with silvery blue
foliage that forms low-growing mounds. Perfect
for a grass-like texture in the shady garden,
but can take full sun if planted in rich, moist
soil. In warmer zones it can be evergreen. AKA
'HOBB'. Zones 5-9. H: 8-12 in. W: 12-16 in.
1 gal. $15
One of the most exciting grasses in the
landscape, this native warm season grass has
blue-green foliage during the growing season
and spectacular pink blooms from September
on. Drought tolerant and very dramatic when
planted en masse. Your neighbors definitely
do not have this one! Zones 6-10. H: 2-3 ft. W:
1-2 ft.
1 gal. $15
Carex oshimensis 'Everillo' (Japanese
Sedge)
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Niger'
(Black Mondo Grass)
Graceful, weeping foliage of this golden
evergreen sedge will brighten the floor of the
woodland garden. Morning sun produces the
brightest color while more sun tends to create a
chartreuse, apple green color. Looks incredible
planted with ferns and hostas and is easy to
grow. EverColor® PP21002. Zones 5-9. H: 1
ft. W: 2 ft.
1 gal. $15
Carex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania
Sedge)
A graceful little sedge valuable for use in the
woodland garden & for naturalizing in shady
areas. Native to the pine-oak woodlands of
the Eastern US, where it has extreme drought
tolerance. This semi-evergreen sedge is most
effective planted in large drifts as it spreads by
rhizomes, and is capable of covering a large
area. Zones 4-8. H: 6-10 in. W: 12-15 in.
1 quart $10
A spectacular evergreen grass like plant to use
as a groundcover or accent plant in combination planters. Growth habit is a dense clump
former. 'Niger' starts off purplish-green and
turns to jet black in full sun. Purplish-white
flowers emerge in early spring followered by
dark berries in the fall. Zones 6-9. H: 6-8 in.
W: 6-8 in.
1 quart $15
Panicum virgatum 'Cheyenne Sky'
(Switch Grass)
This vase-shaped clump forming grass with
blue-green foliage starts turning a wine red color in early summer. Equally stunning wine-red
flower panicles are held just above the foliage
in autumn. Very dramatic planted in masses.
Zones 4-8.
1 gal. $15
Hystrix patula (Elymus hystrix)
This native grass produces attractive, airy, soft
bottlebrush flowers in mid-summer. The leaves
are narrow and deep green, reaching about 3
feet, while the flowers rise about a foot above.
Zones 4-9. H: 3-4 ft. W: 1-2 ft.
1 gal. $15
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GRASSES & GRASS-LIKE PLANTS
Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' (Switchgrass)
Sporobolus wrightii 'Windbreaker'
Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'
(Switchgrass)
Spartina patens (Saltmeadow
Cordgrass)
Airy panicles of flowers appear in late July.
'Northwind' is an especially narrow, upright
plant with strong stems that resist all weather.
Even the inflorescences are narrower. The
blue-green leaves are especially broad and
waxy. Zones 4-8. H: 5-6 ft. W: 1-2 ft.
1 gal. $15
Salt Hay Grass grows in salt marsh zones
where it is covered at times by high tides. It
supplies organic nutrients and shelter for small
animals and birds in the estuary. Deep purple
flowers bloom from June to October and turn
brown in the winter months. Zones 6-8. H: 1-2
ft. W: 1-2 ft.
1 gal. $15
Panicum virgatum Ruby Ribbons ™ (Switchgrass)
Sporobolus heterolepis (Prairie Dropseed)
This is a lovely hybrid of P. 'Heavy Metal' and
P. 'Hans Herme', developed at the University of
Connecticut. This grass emerges blue-gray in
spring and progressively develops deeper hues
of ruby-red from mid summer into autumn.
Flower spikes appear late summer and persist
into winter, great for holiday arrangements.
'RR1' Zones 3-10. H: 36-48 in. W: 24-30 in.
2 gal. $20
A native warm season grass, grows in a 2-3
feet tall clump, with delicate open panicles that
are surprisingly fragrant. Fall is the true season
of interest for prairie dropseed, with orange-red
fall color softening to creamy beige in the
winter. A good plant for edging or the perennial
garden, it thrives in sunny, dry locations. Zones
4-9. H: 2-3 ft. W: 1-2 ft.
2 gal. $20
Schizachyrium scoparium 'Carousel'
(Little Bluestem)
Sporobolus wrightii 'Windbreaker'
Don Boehm. Blue-green foliage forms a robust,
compact clump that withstands the test of cold,
windy winters. In autumn leave turn shades of
copper, beige, orange and mahogany adding
appealing texture and color to the sunny landscape. Zones 3-8. H: 25-30 in.
2 gal. $20
pg. 64
A recent release from the USDA Los Lunas
Plant Materials Center in New Mexico. The
goal was to search out and select the largest
and most vigorous form of this species for
wind erosion control in the Southwest. Drought
and salt tolerant, this grass can grow to 10
feet under ideal conditions! Showy, branched
feather-like seed heads are produced above
the dense clumps in late summer. Think zone
4-hardy Pampas grass! Zones 3-9. H: 6-10 ft.
W: 4-6 ft.
1 gal. $15
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