2016 Growing Colors Catalog by Gardenworld

GERANIUM JOLLY JEWEL VIOLET

GERANIUM JOLLY JEWEL NIGHT

GERANIUM JOLLY JEWEL SALMON

SPRING 2016 www.growingcolors.com

WELCOME We are excited to bring you our new 2016 Growing Colors™ catalog! We’ve updated the look of our catalog this year with several improvements. Now we have an easy to follow layout, improved images of our perennials and over 100 new varieties for 2016. We want to bring you the best selections so we have an extensive trial program throughout the U.S. This research will help us narrow the field of varieties available and in turn, help our customers grow the most exciting and promising new selections. We have an exclusive new Geranium series to offer this year called The Jolly Jewels® from breeder Marco van Noort. This series is prolific, vigorous and fragrant with jewel-toned, vibrant blooms that brighten any garden. They will certainly become one of your new favorites!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.................. 1-5 Achillea............................. 6 Aconitum......................... 7 Adenophora................... 8 Agastache....................... 8 Alcea................................. 9 Alchemilla.......................10 Allium................................11 Amsonia...........................11 Anemone.................. 12-13 Aquilegia.........................14 Arabis...............................15 Aralia................................15 Armeria............................16 Artemisia.........................16 Aruncus...........................17 Asclepias........................18 Aster.................................19 Astilbe..................... 20-30 Astrantia..........................31 Baptisia...........................32 Bergenia........................33 Bletilla.............................33 Brunnera........................34 Buddleia.........................35 Campanula............. 36-37 Centaurea.....................38 Chelone.........................39 Chrysanthemum........ 40 Cimicifuga......................41 Convallaria.....................41 Clematis..................42-45 Ampelopsis...................46 Campsis.........................46 Humulus.........................47

Hydrangea....................47 Lonicera.........................48 Passiflora.......................49 Polygonum....................49 Wisteria..........................49 Coreopsis.............. 50-52 Crocosmia.....................53 Delosperma..................54 Delphinium.............55-56 Dianthus..................57-59 Dicentra.................. 60-62 Digitalis...........................63 Doronicum....................63 Echinacea...............64-70 Echium.............................71 Epimedium.....................71 Eryngium........................72 Eupatorium....................72 Euphorbia......................73 Athyrium.........................75 Dryopteris......................76 Matteuccia.....................76 Osmunda....................... 77 Polystichum.................. 77 Filipendula.....................78 Fuchsia...........................78 Gaillardia.................. 79-81 Gaultheria..................... 82 Gaura............................. 82 Geranium................83-86 Geum..............................87 Bouteloua..................... 89 Calamagrostis............. 89 Carex.............................. 90 Festuca............................91

Hakonechloa.................91 Helictotrichon................91 Miscanthus.............92-93 Panicum.........................94 Pennisetum...................94 Schizachyrium............ 95 Sesleria......................... 95 Sporobolus.................. 95 Aegopodium............... 96 Ajuga.............................. 96 Asarum...........................97 Ceratostigma................97 Galium........................... 98 Houttuynia.................... 98 Lamiastrum.................. 98 Lamium.......................... 99 Leptinella.....................100 Liriope...........................100 Pachysandra...............100 Sagina............................ 101 Vinca.............................. 101 Heather........................102 Helenium.....................102 Heliopsis......................103 Helleborus..................103 Hemerocallis....... 104-113 Heuchera............... 114-121 Heucherella ...............122 Hibiscus....................... 123 Hosta.....................124-135 Iberis.............................. 135 Incarvillea.................... 135 Iris Ensata.................... 136 Iris............................137-144 Kniphofia...................... 145

Lavandula.................... 145 Leucanthemum....146-147 Lewisia.......................... 148 Liatris............................. 148 Ligularia........................ 149 Asiatic Lilies......... 151-157 Oriential Lilies.....158-161 OT Hybrid Lilies.........162 LA Hybrid Lilies......... 163 Tiger Lilies................... 163 Linum............................ 164 Lithodora..................... 164 Lobelia..........................165 Lupinus.........................166 Lychnis.......................... 167 Lysimachia................... 167 Malva............................. 167 Monarda...............168-169 Mukgenia.....................169 Nepeta......................... 170 Oenothera................... 170 Papaver..................171-172 Penstemon...................173 Paeonia................ 174-180 Perovskia...................... 181 Phlox......................182-189 Physostegia................190 Platycodon................... 191 Polemonium...............192 Polygonatum..............192 Potentilla...................... 193 Prunella........................ 193 Pulmonaria.................. 194 Pulsatilla.......................195 Rodgersia....................195

Rudbeckia...........196-199 Salvia..................200-202 Sanguisorba..............203 Scabiosa.....................203 Sedum...............204-209 Sempervivum.............210 Silene............................. 211 Sisyrinchium................ 211 Solidago.......................212 Stachy's........................212 Stokesia....................... 213 Tanacetum.................. 214 Tiarella.......................... 214 Tradescantia...............215 Tricyrtis.........................216 Trollius........................... 217 Veronica............. 218-220 Viola..............................221 Zauschneria................221 Calla Lily............222-225 Canna Lily......... 226-228 Dahlia..................230-237 Eucomis......................238 Gladiolus.....................239 Asparagus..................240 Blackberry..................240 Blueberry..................... 241 Cranberry.................... 241 Goji Berry....................242 Horseradish...............242 Lingonberry...............242 Raspberry...................243 Rhubarb......................243 Strawberry..................244

PERENNIALS FEATURES KEY perfers full sun

perfers partial shade

perfers full shade

fragrant flowers or foliage

good cut flower

not eaten by deer

attracts hummingbirds

attracts butterflies

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BARE ROOT PERENNIALS #1 DIVISIONS These are 1-year-old field grown plants. They are divided and sized for transplanting into 1-gallon containers. Most come packed 25 per bag and will be shipped dormant. Over half of our field-grown perennials come from the West Coast, where the long growing season produces large crowns and heavy root systems.

FIELD CLUMPS These are huge, undivided clumps. They have very large crowns with multiple eyes and heavy roots. Pot in 2-gallon or larger containers. Field clumps are packed 25 per bag and will be shipped dormant. Large perennials create impulse sales and generate high profit margins.

1-2 EYE These are specially graded 1-2 eye perennials. Use for 1- or 2-quart production for same season sales, or use for potting into gallons in June for fall or next spring sales. They come packed 100-250 per tray, depending upon variety, and will be shipped dormant.

West Coast growing field

WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR BARE ROOT SHIPMENT • O pen all boxes immediately upon arrival allowing plants to ventilate. Some plants may arrive frozen, as they are stored in coolers at 28ºF Allow to thaw before handling and potting. • B are root perennials should be potted first. Store them at 35-40ºF until time of potting. • C heck shipment against packing slip. Report any shortages and/or concerns to our office immediately.

West Coast Daylily #1 Division

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JUMBO 3" PLUGS (30 PLUGS/TRAY)

• Vernalized for best flowering. • 3" jumbo plugs that are potted into a 1 gallon container will finish in 5-7 weeks. • Quick to root. • Finishes gallons in 5-7 weeks.

2 GALLON PRODUCTION • Finishes 2 gallons in 8-10 weeks. • Ideal for early summer and fall sales. • Higher retail price equals better margins.

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NEW VARIETIES FROM GROWING COLORS™ FOR 2016 Anemone x Fantasy Cinderella......................12 Astilbe ch. Purple Rain......................................23 Astilbe Younique Ruby Red............................30 Astilbe Younique Salmon.................................30 Brunnera Alexander's Great...........................34 Buddleia Buzz™ Sky Blue.................................35 Campanula c. Pearl White...............................36 Campanula c. Pearl Deep Blue.....................36 Cimicifuga Chocoholic......................................41 Clematis New Love............................................44 Clematis Sapphire Indigo................................45 Humulus l. Cascade........................................... 47 Humulus l. Williamette...................................... 47 Coreopsis Leading Lady Charlize................ 50 Coreopsis L'il Bang™ Enchanted Eve.......... 50 Coreopsis gr. Sun Up.........................................51 Coreopsis Satin & Lace Berry Chiffon..........51 Coreopsis Satin & Lace Red Chiffon............51 Dianthus Everlast™ Lavender Lace...............57 Dicentra x Sulphur Hearts................................61 Echinacea Rainbow Marcella.........................65 Echinacea Cherry Fluff......................................66 Echinacea Sensation Pink...............................69 Echinacea Big Kahuna......................................70 Echinacea Rosita.................................................70 Filipendula x Red Umbrellas..........................78 Geranium cin. Jolly Jewel® Night.................84 Geranium cin. Jolly Jewel® Purple...............84 Geranium cin. Jolly Jewel® Red....................84 Geranium cin. Jolly Jewel® Salmon.............84 Geranium cin. Jolly Jewel® Violet................84 Bouteloua gracilis Blonde Ambition............89 Pennisetum a. Red Head.................................94 Hemerocallis Bestseller.................................105 Hemerocallis Excellent................................... 107 Hemerocallis Heavenly Flight of Angels.109 Hemerocallis Irresistible Charm..................109

Hemerocallis Naughty Red..............................111 Hemerocallis Primal Scream...........................111 Heuchera Cassis................................................ 115 Heuchera Forever Purple............................... 116 Heuchera Lime Marmalade............................117 Heuchera Mega Caramel............................... 118 Heuchera Paris................................................... 119 Hibiscus Little Prince....................................... 123 Hibiscus New Old Yella.................................. 123 Hibiscus Small Wonder................................... 123 Hosta Curly Fries............................................... 126 Hosta Lakeside Banana Bay........................ 130 Hosta Lakeside Paisley Print........................ 130 Hosta Raspberry Sundae............................... 132 Hosta Sunset Grooves.................................... 133 Iris Germanica Apricot Silk.............................137 Iris Germanica Blueberry Bliss......................137 Iris Germanica Carnaby...................................137 Iris Germanica Earl of Essex......................... 138 Iris Germanica Harvest of Memories......... 138 Iris Germanica Imbroglio................................ 139 Iris Germanica Ruby Mine.............................. 139 Iris Germanica Sultry Mood........................... 140 Iris Pumilla Black Cherry Delight................. 142 Iris Pumilla Daring Do...................................... 142 Iris Siberica Concord Crush...........................143 Iris Siberica Kaboom.........................................143 Iris Siberica Pink Parfait....................................143 Leucanthemum s. Real Sunbeam...............147 Asiatic Lily Heartstrings®................................. 151 Asiatic Lily Golden Matrix.............................. 153 Asiatic Lily Lily Looks™ Tiny Poems............ 156 LA Hybrid Lilies Original Love™................... 163 Monarda didyma Balmy™ Lilac..................... 168 Monarda didyma Balmy™ Rose.................... 168 Mukgenia Nova Flame................................... 169 Nepeta faassenii Junior Walker™................. 170

PACKING & SHIPPING • Our plants are shipped in heavyduty plastic trays so that your order arrives without any damage. • Easy to handle, you will be able to check in your order quickly. • Plastic trays are reusable and convenient to stack. • No additional boxing charges.

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Nepeta mussinii Six Hills Gold..................... 170 Paeonia Celebrity..............................................175 Paeonia Red Sarah Bernhardt......................177 Phlox Forever Pink........................................... 185 Phlox p. Cleopatra.............................................187 Salvia nemorosa Blue Marvel.......................201 Sanguisorba 'Little Angel'.............................203 Sedum Munstead Dark Red.........................206 Sedum telephium Cherry Truffle................207 Sedum telephium Desert Red.....................207 Sedum Lime Twister.......................................209 Sedum Xsedoro Blue Elf...............................209 Sempervivum Pacific Blue Ice.....................210 Sempervivum Rocknoll Rosette..................210 Silene Sunshine n Daydreams...................... 211 Tradescantia a. Billberry Ice......................... 215 Veronica longifolia Charlotte.......................220 Viola c. Halo Lemon Frost............................. 221 Viola c. Halo Violet........................................... 221 Calla Lily Orania...............................................223 Calla Lily Paco...................................................223 Calla Lily Palermo............................................224 Calla Lily Prado.................................................224 Canna Lily Fire Dragon.................................. 227 Canna Lily Cannova® Red ...........................229 Canna Lily Cannova® Rose .........................229 Canna Lily Cannova® Scarlet .....................229 Canna Lily Cannova® Yellow ......................229 Dahlia Crème de Cassis................................232 Dahlia GoGo Pink & Yellow..........................236 Dahlia GoGo Red.............................................236 Dahlia GoGo Two Tone Red........................ 237 Dahlia GoGo Yellow........................................ 237 Blueberry Sweetheart..................................... 241 Cranberry macrocarpon Stevens............... 241 Goji Berry............................................................242 Lingonberry.......................................................242

TERMS & CONDITIONS STANDARD TERMS With approved credit, payment is due 30 days from date of invoice. A finance charge of 1.5% per month (18% per annum) will be applied to past-due accounts.

ORDERS Availability: Order early to ensure the best availability. For any unforeseen crop shortages, early orders will be given priority. Substitutions: We will not substitute varieties on any order without your approval. However, we will substitute a different size without approval. Order Changes: Please advise us of any changes to your order as soon as possible. We cannot make any changes 2 weeks prior to shipping.

SHIPPING All orders will be shipped FOB from our warehouse or distribution point. We will select the most economical carrier available to us, unless instructed otherwise.

PICKUPS We welcome all pick-ups. Please indicate on your order if you would like to pick-up and notify us 24 hours in advance before you stop by so that we can have your order ready when you arrive.

CLAIMS Freight: Concerns over delayed or damaged shipments must be reported on the carrier’s bill of lading in order to be considered. Report your concerns to our office immediately. Product: We guarantee all plants are true to name and of good quality when shipped. Any quality concerns or shortages must be reported to our office within 15 days of receipt of order to be considered. For any product claims or disputes, we shall be held liable for plant cost only and in no case shall be liable for any cost greater than that. If you received plants that are non-viable or did not break dormancy, you have 90 days to submit a claim for it to be considered.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR GROWING COLORS ORDER • In the early months of the year, our plants are shipped dormant. One of the advantages to this is you won’t have to worry about cold temperatures that could damage tender foliage. • Because our plants are shipped dormant, you may not see much foliage. Don’t be alarmed – a few weeks in a warm greenhouse will get them going. The roots are full of vigor and are waiting for you to give them what they need: soil, warmer temperatures, fertilizer and water. Before you know it, you’ll have buds, blooms and lots of happy customers.

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PERENNIALS

ACHILLEA ACHILLEA (Yarrow or milfoil) Zones 3-8 Delicate, fern-like foliage with flat terminal flower heads. Flowers are long-lasting and excellent for cutting. Plants are drought tolerant and thrive in poor, dry soils. Good for summer color in the mid-border area.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4500915 millefolium Red Velvet: Forms large 6"clusters of rich ruby-red flowers with creamy white centers, continued bloom and non-fading flowers provides color all summer, remains compact with dark green foliage, considered the best red.

18-20"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4500985 millefolium Saucy Seduction pp20782: Short and more compact, strong sturdy stems with superior branching produce broad and more uniform canopies of rose-pink flowers, exceptional long bloom time, Zone 4-8.

18-20"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

4500965 millefolium Strawberry Seduction pp18401: Short and compact with dark green foliage, better branching with shorter internodes forms a tighter and more uniform flower canopy, large velvety red flowers with yellow centers have an exceptional long bloom time, Zone 4-8.

18-20"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

millefolium Sunny Seduction pp20808: Short and compact, dark green foliage with strong sturdy stems, superior branching habit produces broad and uniform canopies of bright lemon yellow flowers, exceptional long bloom time, Zone 4-8.

18-20"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

22-24"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

ITEM #

4501015

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4500865 x Moonshine: Attractive silver-gray foliage, clusters of lemon-yellow flowers continue to bloom all summer, remains the most popular Achillea.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Achillea x Moonshine

Achillea m. Red Velvet

Achillea m. Saucy Seduction pp20782

Achillea Strawberry Seduction 2gallon from 3" plug

Achillea m. Strawberry Seduction pp18401

Achillea m. Sunny Seduction pp20808

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ACONITUM Upright plants with thick, leathery leaves. Attractive helmet-shaped flowers on tall stalks. Excellent cut flower. Prefers moist, partially shaded areas. Blooms mid to late summer. All plant parts are poisonous. Note: Plant 2 roots per gallon for fuller pots. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4501150

cammarum Bicolor: Unique bicolor flowers of pale blue and white hoods with intense deep blue lower petals, forms large clumps of glossy dark green deeply cut foliage, flowers bloom on tall wide-branching panicles.

40"

25 x #1

1.68

1.62

4501180

cammarum Blue Lagoon pp19136: Short and very compact, dark green foliage forms dense mounds with excellent branching habit, bright blue flowers bloom lower on stalks unlike other Aconitums for superb color display, best Aconitum for pots.

10-12"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

4501200 carmichaelii Arendsii: Forms upright clumps with very thick stalks of large violet-blue flowers, deeply cut glossy green leaves are thicker and larger then other species, superb cut flower.

40"

25 x #1

0.72

0.68

4501400 napellus: Vigorous plants with narrow dissected leaves, tall spikes of violet-blue flowers, excellent cut flower.

36"

25 x #1

0.85

0.82

PERENNIALS

ACONITUM (Monkshood) Zones 4-8

Aconitum c. Arendsii

Aconitum c. Bicolor

Aconitum napellus

Aconitum c. Blue Lagoon pp19136

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ADENOPHORA ADENOPHORA (Ladybells) Zones 4-8 A genus in the Bellflower family. Prefers sun or full sun if there is adequate moisture available. Requires well-drained soil that is amended with compost or manure. Long fleshy roots which makes it difficult to divide. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

PACK & SIZE

20-28"

30 x 3"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

2.78

2.72

N EW

4501505 NEW! Gaudi Violet: Praised for its free flowering habit, terminal racemes of elegant, soft violet drooping bell-shaped flowers, held on upright stems well above the foliage, blooms from early summer to fall, deadhead to re-bloom, tight clumping habit with strong, healthy green foliage.

HEIGHT

Adenophora Gaudi Violet

Agastache Aur-Hyb. Tango

Agastache cana-hybrid Bolero

Agastache x Blue Fortune

AGASTACHE AGASTACHE (Anise hyssop) Zones 5-10 Aromatic plants that are drought tolerant and heat resistant. Blooms mid to late summer with exceptional long bloom time. Requires well-drained soil. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4501755

aurantiaca-hyb. Tango: Short and very compact with gray-green foliage, excellent branching habit produces an abundance of fiery-orange flower spikes, blooms all summer.

14"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4501775

cana-hybrid Bolero: Aromatic bronze foliage forms compact mounds, spikes of brilliant rosepurple tubular flowers with purple calyxes bloom all summer, very free-flowering and excellent for pot production.

16"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

36"

30 x 3"

1.14

1.08

4501855 x Blue Fortune: Wonderful fragrant licorice-scented foliage, exceptional long bloom time, violet-blue flowers, Zone 4-9.

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

ALCEA Tall stately plants. Mostly biennial or short-lived perennial. Will reseed itself. Plant near the back of the border or along walls or fences. Blooms summer. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4502205 rosea Fiesta Time™: Stunning double two-toned pink flowers with very frilly petals, more compact plants. 4502215 rosea Halo™ Red & Yellow: New in the Halo™ series, forms tall stately spires of large bi-color flowers of red with yellow centers, very unique and colorful. 4502255 rosea Queeny Purple: Compact hollyhock that branches freely providing stems of continuous bloom all summer, unique 3-4" double purple flowers have larger frilly outer petals and smaller quilted inner petals, longest blooming hollyhock and 2004 All-America Selection.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

24-36"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4-6'

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

20-30"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

PERENNIALS

ALCEA (Hollyhock) Zones 2-9

ALCEA–SPOTLIGHT™ SERIES (Hollyhock) Zones 3-9 In 2010, Jelitto introduced the Alcea Spotlight Series. They consist of four cultivars of stable, straight colored, single flowering hollyhock. In the past, most Alcea rosea cultivars have been biennials however, the Alcea Spotlight series are truly perennials. Well suited for a 1 gallon or larger sized container. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4502265 rosea Spotlight™ Blacknight: True perennial hollyhock which flowers the first year from seed, single purple-black flowers bloom on tall stately stalks all summer, pinch to produce more compact and bushy plants.

5-6'

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4502275 rosea Spotlight™ Mars Magic: True perennial hollyhock which flowers the first year from seed, single red flowers bloom on tall stately stalks all summer, pinch to produce more compact and bushy plants.

5-6'

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4502295 rosea Spotlight™ Radiant Rose: True perennial hollyhock which flowers the first year from seed, brilliant pink single flowers bloom on tall stately stalks all summer, pinch to produce more compact and bushy plants.

5-6'

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4502285 rosea Spotlight™ Sunshine: True perennial hollyhock which flowers the first year from seed, single yellow flowers bloom on tall stately stalks all summer, pinch to produce more compact and bushy plants.

5-6'

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Alcea r. Fiesta Time™

Alcea r. Spotlight™ Blacknight

Alcea r. Halo™ Red & Yellow

Alcea r. Spotlight™ Mars Magic

Alcea r. Spotlight™ Radiant Rose

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Alcea r. Queeny Purple

Alcea r. Spotlight™ Sunshine

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ALCHEMILLA ALCHEMILLA (Lady's Mantle) Zones 3-8 Low-growing ground cover. Chartreuse flowers bloom late spring to early summer, and are often used as filler in bouquets. Tolerates full sun to full shade and prefers moist areas.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4502300 mollis: Round apple green leaves with clusters of tiny yellow-green flowers. Zone 3-7.

12-18"

25 x #1

1.18

1.12

4502365 sericata Gold Strike: Smaller deeply lobed velvety gray-green foliage with bright chartreuse flowers, very free-flowering, nice compact plants, Zone 3-8.

12-14"

30 x 3"

1.14

1.08

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Alchemilla sericata Gold Strike

Alchemilla mollis

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Alchemilla Gold Strike 1 gallon from 3" plug

ALLIUM Small clumping perennial for the sunny border with flower clusters on tall stems. Prefers good loamy well-drained soil. Very drought tolerant. Allliums can't be shipped to GA, ID, NV or WA

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4502415

tanguticum Summer Beauty: Very long blooming selection with large 1Â˝" terminal clusters of lavender-blue flowers, glossy dark green narrow foliage forms dense clumps and remains attractive all season, foliage turns yellow in fall and dried reddish flower stems provide additional interest into winter, drought tolerant.

18-20"

30 x 3"

1.70

1.67

18-20"

25 x #1

1.65

1.62

4502410 tanguticum Summer Beauty

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

ALLIUM (Nodding Onion) Zones 4-9

FALL COLOR

Perennial Plant of the Year 2011 Allium Summer Beauty

Amsonia Blue Ice

Amsonia hubrichtii

AMSONIA Amsonia (Blue Star) Zones 4-9 Native clump-forming perennial found along the woodlands edge or river banks. Spectacular spring bloom with clusters of 5-petaled star-shaped flowers. Grows from semi-woody rootstocks. Prefers loamy well-drained soil. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4502450 hubrichtii: Tall arching stems with long narrow leaves give this plant a very delicate and graceful appearance, terminal clusters of light blue flowers bloom late spring to early summer, bright golden yellow foliage in fall adds spectacular color to the garden, slow growing but very long lived perennial.

30-36"

25 x #1

1.78

1.72

4502465 Blue Ice: Compact selection with narrow dark green foliage, spectacular clusters of dark lavender-blue flowers bloom late spring, foliage turns bright yellow in fall for added color.

15-18"

30 x 3"

1.42

1.38

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

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ANEMONE ANEMONE (Japanese Anemone) Zones 4-8 Superb perennial for late summer & autumn color. Plants grow best in moist, well-drained soil. Plant in mass near the back of the border for spectacular fall color. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4502570 hupehensis September Charm: The large, single rose-pink flowers with golden yellow centers will bloom profusely from late summer to fall.

36"

25 x 1"

1.85

1.78

4502755 sylvestris (Snow Drop Anemone): Blooms late spring, short compact plants that tolerate more shade, excellent for woodland gardens, pure white flowers form attractive wooly seedheads, Zone 3-8.

12-15"

30 x 3"

1.55

1.48

4502840 tomentosa Robustissima (Grape Leaf Anemone): Most hardy and vigorous anemone, earliest to bloom, forms attractive clumps with single pink flowers, Zone 3-8.

32"

25 x 1"

1.85

1.78

4502855 NEW! x Fantasy™ Cinderella ppaf: Very compact and vigorous growth habit, bright pink single flowers with golden centers, petals are thicker than usual, foliage remains compact and attractive, blooms mid to late summer. Zone 5-8.

12-18"

30 x 3"

2.85

2.82

4502875 x Fantasy™ Pocahontas ppaf: Very compact and vigorous growth habit, bright bubble gum pink double flowers continue to bloom from mid-summer into fall, blooms earlier than other Anemone, creamy white seedheads add interest late fall into winter. Zone 5-8.

12-18"

30 x 3"

2.85

2.82

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Anemone sylvestris

Anemone tm. Robustissima

Anemone h. September Charm

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Anemone x Fantasy™ Cinderella ppaf

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Anemone x Fantasy™ Pocahontas ppaf

ANEMONE Superb perennial for late summer & autumn color. Plants grow best in moist, well-drained soil. Plant in mass near the back of the border for spectacular fall color. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4503020 x Honorine Jobert: Very floriferous, large single white flowers on upright stems for 5 weeks or more in late summer.

36"

25 x #1

1.85

1.78

4503100 x Pamina: Very large semi-double to double rose-red flowers bloom late summer, a bit shorter than most Anemones, attractive dark green foliage.

30"

25 x #1

1.85

1.78

4503355 x Pink Kiss ppaf: compact yet vigorous growth habit results in continued flowering from mid-summer into late fall, purple-pink flower buds open to light pink flowers with bright yellow centers, foliage remains compact and attractive, blooms earlier than most Anemone.

12-18"

30 x 3"

2.65

2.58

32"

25 x #1

1.85

1.78

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4503470 x Whirlwind: Very vigorous and floriferous variety, large 4" semi-double white flowers.

Anemone x. Honorine Jobert

Anemone x. Pamina

Anemone x. Pink Kiss ppaf

Anemone x. Whirlwind

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

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ANEMONE (Japanese Anemone) Zones 4-8

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AQUILEGIA AQUILEGIA (Columbine) Zones 3-8 Attractive clumps of delicate foliage with sprays of colorful, nodding flowers. Plants prefer moist, but well-drained soil and grow best in partial shade. Columbine are not particularly long-lived, especially if kept too wet. Blooms late spring to early summer. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

12-14"

30 x 3"

1.16

1.08

4503985 colorado Violet & White (aka Remembrance速): Absolutely huge bi-color flowers, rich violetpurple outer petals and long spurs boldly contrast the pure white inner petals, yellow stamens add additional color, Plant Select.

24-28"

30 x 3"

1.22

1.14

4503735 Bluebird (Songbird Series): Large 3" light blue and white flowers with long attractive spurs, very showy and upward facing, long bloom time.

24-28"

30 x 3"

1.16

1.08

4503825 Cardinal (Songbird Series): Large 3" red and white flowers with long attractive spurs, very showy and upward facing, long bloom time.

24-28"

30 x 3"

1.16

1.08

4503865 Sunshine: Wonderful bright yellow selection with large double flowers and long attractive spurs, very floriferous and bright spring color.

24-28"

30 x 3"

1.16

1.08

4504195 vulgaris Winky Blue and White: Upward facing blue and white flowers with small blue spurs, forms compact mounds of blue-green foliage.

12-18"

30 x 3"

1.16

1.08

4504215 vulgaris Winky Red and White: Upward facing red and white flowers with small red spurs, forms compact mounds of blue-green foliage.

12-18"

30 x 3"

1.16

1.08

ITEM #

4504145

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

caerulea Origami Mix (Large Flowering Mix): Large 2-3" upward facing flowers bloom on more compact plants, exceptional color range and long bloom time.

Aquilegia Bluebird

Aquilegia Sunshine

Aquilegia Cardinal

Aquilegia Violet & White

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Aquilegia Winky Blue & White

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Aquilegia Origami Mix

Aquilegia Winky Red & White

ARABIS Spectacular spring bloom. Prefers cool climates and tolerates drought conditions. Small spreading mounds are excellent for use as edging or in rock gardens.

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4504245 caucasica Variegata: Highly variegated low mounding foliage of olive-green with irregular white edges, an abundance of sweetly fragrant small white flowers bloom late spring, very drought tolerant, prefers good drainage.

Arabis Variegata

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

6-8"

30 x 3"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.42

1.38

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ARABIS (Rock Cress) Zones 3-8

Aralia Sun King

ARALIA ARALIA (Japanese Spikenard) Zones 3-8 Fast growing herbaceous perennial grown for its lush tropical-like foliage. Early spring shoots are edible. Large umbels of small white flowers bloom late summer. Tolerates a wide range of soils and grows best in partial shade ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4504255 cordata Sun King (Golden Japanese Spikenard): Vigorous and fast growing, this large shrub-like perennial is grown for its bright golden foliage that appears in early spring and lasts until fall. If too shady, leaves will be more lime-green. Tiny white flowers bloom late summer and form purple berries in fall. Excelllent to brighten up the shady woodland garden.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

3-4'

30 x 3"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

3.12

3.02

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ARMERIA ARMERIA (Sea Thirft) Zones 3-8 Small, attractive mounds of tufted evergreen, grass-like leaves, very floriferous in spring and early summer. Plants are salt tolerant and are often grown along the coastline. Excellent for use as edging or in rock gardens.

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4504275 maritima Splendens: Attractive compact habit with tufted evergreen leaves, exceptionally bright carmine rose flowers bloom over a long period in spring.

Armeria m. Splendens

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

8-10"

30 x 3"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.22

1.18

Artemisia schmidtiana Silver Mound

ARTEMISIA ARTEMISIA (Wormwood) Zones 2-7 These perennials are grown mostly for their colorful, ornamental foliage. Most are very drought tolerant and prefer welldrained, more alkaline soils. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4504375 schmidtiana Silver Mound: Most popular form and one of the best gray-colored perennials, soft silver-gray foliage forms rounded compact mounds, excellent for edging or in rock gardens.

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HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

8-10"

30 x 3"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.18

1.12

ARUNCUS Plants and flowers resemble those of Astilbe. They prefer moist soil with partial to full shade. Tall, open plumes bloom early summer.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4504730 aethusifolia: Forms dwarf compact clumps of dark green astilbe-like foliage, densely arranged creamy-white flowers bloom on upright panicles.

10-12"

25 x #1

1.18

1.12

4504820 dioicus (sylvester): A giant astilbe-like plant, tall whispy plumes with cream-colored flowers bloom mid-summer, grows best in moist semi-shaded areas.

36-48"

25 x #1

1.18

1.12

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Aruncus aethusifolia

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

ARUNCUS (Goat's Beard) Zones 4-7

Aruncus dioicus

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ASCLEPIAS ASCLEPIAS (Butterfly Flower) Zones 3-9 Prized perennial for attracting butterflies. Flowers are long lasting and bloom early to mid-summer. Plants do not like to be transplanted and should be allowed to â&#x20AC;&#x153;naturalize".

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4505000 incarnata Cinderella: Plants grow best in moist soil but can also tolerate some drier locations, long stems with rich green leaves form an upright growth habit, terminal clusters of soft pink flowers are very long-lasting, sweet vanilla scent is irresistible to Butterflies.

42-60"

25 x #1

1.48

1.42

4505040 incarnata Ice Ballet: Similar in growth and size to Cinderella except with white fragrant flowers.

42-60"

25 x #1

1.48

1.42

4505085 tuberosa: Late to break dormancy, prefers drier and well-drained soil, vibrant orange flowers are a magnet for butterflies, attractive seed pods are used in floral arrangements, grow above 65ÂşF and dry.

18-24"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Asclepias Ice Ballet

Asclepias Cinderella

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Asclepias tuberosa

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

ASTER Valued for its late summer and fall floral display. Plant in mass for best effect or interplant among other perennials.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4505155 dumosus Alert: Forms compact mounds, densely pack red flowers with yellow centers bloom late summer, remains one of the best reds.

12-15"

30 x 3"

1.45

1.42

4505255 dumosus Wood's Light Blue: Attractive rust resistant foliage, compact plants, clear light blue flowers.

12-15"

30 x 3"

1.45

1.42

4505285 dumosus Wood's Pink: Attractive dark green rust resistant foliage, compact plants, clear pink flowers.

12-15"

30 x 3"

1.45

1.42

4505325 dumosus Wood's Purple: Attractive dark green rust resistant foliage, compact plants, purple flowers.

12-15"

30 x 3"

1.45

1.42

4505455 novae-angliae Purple Dome: Best medium height aster, attractive foliage is very floriferous with deep purple flowers.

18"

30 x 3"

1.45

1.42

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Aster Wood's Light Blue

Aster Alert

Aster Wood's Pink

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

ASTER (Hardy Aster) Zones 3-8

Aster Wood's Purple

Aster Purple Dome

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ASTILBE WEST COAST GROWN

WEST COAST GROWN ASTILBE Most of the Astilbe we offer are grown in Oregon where there is an extended season well into November. This longer growing period allows for bigger bare roots where as other growers could see an earlier dormancy period with a shorter Midwest season. Our domestic Astilbe are not subjected to a hot water treatment which affects flower production.

THEPOTTINGSHED PLANT

GROW

Plant eyes 1/2" below soil surface and spread fibrous roots throughout soil to facilitate quicker growth. Gently pack soil to reduce air pockets and soil settling.

Grow cool, 55-60ยบF, for best root growth. In early spring, and with adequate moisture, Astilbe can be grown in full sun. For late spring and early summer crops when light intensities are high and when temperatures exceed 6570ยบF, it is best to grow Astilbe under 30% shade.

WATER Water immediately and keep Astilbe moist at all times. As shoots and foliage appear, increase watering frequency. If pots dry out, the foliage will crinkle and turn brown.

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ASTILBE Produce large plumes in various sizes and shapes. Each plume consists of hundreds of tiny flowers, each opening in succession, providing a long season of bloom. Plumes make excellent fresh cuts or for drying in natural bouquets. Astilbe grow best in moist soils and semi-shade. Will tolerate more sun with adequate moisture. Excellent for the woodland garden. Plant in mass for a stunning display. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4505690 ar. Amethyst: Early-mid, tall open plumes, lavender flowers.

32"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.24

1.20

4505850 ar. Bridal Veil: Mid, one of the best bloomers, large open plumes, pure white flowers.

32"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.24

1.20

4505857 ar. Bridal Veil: Bulk.

100 x 3-5 eye

1.14

1.10

4505856 ar. Bridal Veil: Huge field clumps for 2 gallon containers.

25 x 6-8 eye

1.78

1.74

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4505930 ar. Burgundy Red: Mid, deep burgundy red flowers, thick reddish stems and deep red buds provide long lasting color, flowers are slightly fragrant and form triangular-shaped plumes, attractive glossy deep green foliage.

24"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.24

1.20

4506300 ar. Fanal: Early-mid, all-time favorite, attractive bronze foliage, full and narrow plumes, dark blood-red flowers.

20"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.24

1.20

4506307 ar. Fanal: Bulk.

100 x 3-5 eye

1.14

1.10

4506301 ar. Fanal: For quarts.

200 x 1-2 eye

0.69

0.65

4506306 ar. Fanal: Huge field clumps for 2 gallon containers.

25 x 6-8 eye

1.78

1.74

25 x 3-5 eye

1.24

1.20

4506450 ar. Glow (Glut): Mid-late, attractive bronze foliage, long and narrow plumes, glowing red flowers.

Astilbe ar. Amethyst

Astilbe ar. Bridal Veil

Astilbe ar. Burgundy Red

30"

Astilbe ar. Fanal

PERENNIALS

ARENDSII Zones 3-8

Astilbe ar. Glow

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ASTILBE ARENDSII Zones 3-8 HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4507200 ar. Look at Me: Early-Mid, compact plants with large plumes of soft bubble-gum pink flowers accented with gorgeous red stems, large full plumes, fragrant, vigorous grower.

16"

25 x 2-3 eye

1.48

1.42

4506600 ar. Weisse Gloria (White Gloria): Early-mid, very full stocky plumes, profuse bloomer, excellent for pots, clear white.

24"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.24

1.20

4506640 h. Chocolate Shogun ppaf: Mid-late blooming, stunning new introduction from Japan, glossy chocolate brown leaves makes this the darkest astilbe yet, maintains good summer color and the plumes of bright pink flowers offer the perfect compliment to the dark foliage.

20-24"

25 x 2-3 eye

3.68

3.58

4506650 x Color Flash pp17343 (x arendsii Beauty of Ernst): Mid, its ever-changing foliage color makes a dramatic statement in the garden, brilliant spring green foliage matures to a blend of burgundy, purple, and green during summer and then transforms into shades of gold, orange, and russet in fall, low-growing but wide-spreading habit, narrow open plumes of light pink flowers bloom 10" above the foliage for added early summer color.

18-20"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.82

1.72

4506630 x Color Flash Lime pp17816 (x arendsii Beauty of Lisse): Mid, brilliant chartreuse foliage in spring matures to lime green with burgundy edges, narrow upright plumes of light pink flowers bloom early summer, provide more shade to prevent foliage from burning.

18-24"

25 x 2-3 eye

1.82

1.72

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Astilbe ar. Weisse Gloria

Astilbe ar. Look At Me

SPRING FOLIAGE

Astilbe Color Flash Lime pp17816

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Astilbe h. Chocolate Shogun ppaf

SUMMER FOLIAGE

Astilbe Color Flash pp17343

ASTILBE This group is often the last Astilbe to bloom. Plants are generally more heat and drought tolerant, lending themselves to areas where other Astilbe fair poorly. Foliage is coarsely textured and stems are thick and sturdy. Heights are varied from the shortest to the tallest but flower plumes are narrow and upright. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4507330 Maggie Daley: Mid, chinensis hybrid with dark green shiny foliage, dense upright plumes of bright lavender-purple flowers, vigorous grower and moderately drought tolerant. 4507337 Maggie Daley: Bulk.

28"

25 x 3-5 eye 100 x 3-5 eye

1.24

1.20

1.14

1.10

4506770 Mighty Pip: Late, tallest astilbe, robust grower forms huge clumps of large dark green foliage, towering stems up to 4 feet tall with huge plumes of bright pink flowers, 2009 Plantarium award winner.

50"

25 x 2-3 eye

1.48

1.42

4506780 Mighty Red Quin: Late, another huge astilbe similar to Mighty Pip but with 4 foot towering red flower plumes, large foliage and robust grower.

50"

25 x 2-3 eye

1.48

1.42

4506800 Pumila: Late, most drought resistant astilbe, dwarf spreading plants with coarser foliage, suitable for use as a ground cover, pinkish-purple flowers.

10-12"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.24

1.20

4506880 NEW! Purple Rain: Mid, compact clumps of deep green fern-like foliage, sturdy upright stalks with fluffy lilac-purple flower plumes. Improved 'Pumila'.

18-21"

25 x 2-3 eye

1.48

1.42

42"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.24

1.20

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4506900 Purpurkerze (Purple Candles): Late, large astilbe with dark foliage, very long and narrow upright purple-rose plumes.

Astilbe ch. Mighty Pip

Astilbe ch. Mighty Red Quin

Astilbe ch. Purple Rain

Astilbe ch. Purpurkerze

Astilbe ch. Maggie Daley

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

CHINENSIS Zones 3-8

Astilbe ch. Pumilla

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ASTILBE CHINENSIS VISION SERIES. Zones 3-8 These chinensis types have been selected for their compact growth and excellent flower production. Coarse foliage and thick stems produce very sturdy plants that hold up well in the landscape. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4507230 Little Vision in Pink ppaf: Dwarf form of Vision in Pink, compact rich dark green foliage, very floriferous with thick sturdy stems and upright pink plumes, more sun tolerant.

14-16"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.62

1.54

4507250 Little Vision in Purple ppaf: Dwarf form of Visions, compact dark green foliage, very floriferous with thick sturdy stems and upright raspberry-purple plumes, more sun tolerant.

14-16"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.62

1.54

18"

25 x 3-5 eye 100 x 3-5 eye 200 x 1-2 eye 25 x 6-8 eye

1.24

1.20

1.12

1.08

0.75

0.72

1.82

1.78

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4507100 Visions: Mid-late, more drought resistant than other Astilbe, compact plants and erect narrow plumes are ideal for containers, fragrant raspberry-purple flowers. 4507107 Visions: Bulk. 4507101

Visions: For quarts.

4507106

Visions: Huge field clumps for 2 gallons.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Astilbe ch. Little Vision in Pink ppaf

Astilbe ch. Visions

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Astilbe ch. Little Vision in Purple ppaf

ASTILBE These chinensis types have been selected for their compact growth and excellent flower production. Coarse foliage and thick stems produce very sturdy plants that hold up well in the landscape. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

20"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.62

1.54

4507140

Vision in Pink pp11860: Mid-late, dark green coarse foliage, dense upright form with thick sturdy stems and pale pink plumes, very floriferous.

4507147

Vision in Pink pp11860: Bulk.

100 x 3-5 eye

1.55

1.52

4507146

Vision in Pink pp11860: Huge field clumps for 2 gallons.

25 x 6-8 eye

2.18

2.02

4507170

1.54

1.55

1.52

4507176

Vision in Red pp11965: Huge field clumps for 2 gallons.

25 x 3-5 eye 100 x 3-5 eye 25 x 6-8 eye

1.62

4507177

Vision in Red pp11965: Mid-late, dark bronze-green foliage with thick red stems, red buds open to purple-red offering long-lasting color, good drought and sun tolerance. Vision in Red pp11965: Bulk.

2.18

2.02

4507190

Vision in White pp18965: Mid-late, compact with thick strong stems, upright panicles bear pure white flowers, excellent substance and good drought tolerance.

4506760 x Delft Lace pp19839: Late, unique blue-green foliage with a silver overlay, reddish stems add color and bear more open panicles of delicate peach-pink flowers, vigorous grower and more sun tolerant than others.

Astilbe ch. Vision in Pink pp11860

Astilbe ch. Vision in Red pp11965

18"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.62

1.54

24-28"

25 x 3-5 eye

2.24

2.14

Astilbe ch. Vision in White pp18965

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CHINENSIS VISION SERIES. Zones 3-8

Astilbe x Delft Lace pp19839

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ASTILBE JAPONICA Zones 3-8 This group generally blooms early and plants are a bit more compact. Foliage is mostly glossy green with pyramidalshaped flower plumes. Excellent for pot plant production. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4507400 Deutschland: Early, dark green foliage, medium sized plants are good for pots, open plumes of creamy white flowers. 4507407 Deutschland: Bulk.

20"

25 x 3-5 eye 100 x 3-5 eye

1.24

1.20

1.14

1.10

4507600 Montgomery: Mid, reddish bronze foliage, reddish stems with tall plumes of dark red flowers, one of the best reds.

20"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.28

1.20

100 x 3-5 eye

1.20

1.14

25 x 3-5 eye

1.24

1.20

100 x 3-5 eye

1.14

1.10

200 x 1-2 eye

0.69

0.65

25 x 6-8 eye

1.78

1.74

25 x 3-5 eye

1.24

1.20

100 x 3-5 eye

1.14

1.10

200 x 1-2 eye

0.69

0.65

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4507607 Montgomery: Bulk. 4507700 Peach Blossom: Early-mid, glossy green foliage, large open plumes, light salmon-pink flowers.

24"

4507707 Peach Blossom: Bulk. 4507701

Peach Blossom: For quarts.

4507706 Peach Blossom: Huge field clumps for 2 gallons. 4507800 Rheinland: Early, most popular pink, vigorous plants and very floriferous, large full plumes, clear pink. 4507807 Rheinland: Bulk. 4507801

Rheinland: For quarts.

Astilbe Deutschland

Astilbe Montgomery

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Astilbe Peach Blossom

24"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Astilbe Rheinland

ASTILBE New hybrid astilbe that have been selected for attractive foliage and increased flower production. These astilbe produce twice as many flowering eyes and more secondary flowers as the old standards. Their compact nature combined with more flowers, as well as shorter and denser plumes, result in more attractive pots with greater sales appeal. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

14-16"

25 x 2-3 eye

1.58

1.52

4507320 Country & Western pp14969: Mid, dark green foliage with exceptionally full and fluffy bright salmon-pink plumes.

16-20"

25 x 2-3 eye

1.58

1.52

4507370 Drum & Bass pp14964: Mid, dark green foliage with dark raspberry pink flowers, very floriferous with dense plumes.

16-20"

25 x 2-3 eye

1.58

1.52

4507350 Rhythm & Blues pp14846: Mid, dark green foliage with sparkling bright pink flowers, a robust grower with larger flowers and big full plumes.

22-26"

25 x 2-3 eye

1.58

1.52

4507360 Rock & Roll pp14855: Rock & Roll is a pure white flowering gem that has a compact, stocky habit. Excellent choice for container growing and attracting butterflies to the garden.

20-24"

25 x 2-3 eye

1.58

1.52

ITEM #

4507310

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Boogie Woogie ppaf: Mid, dark green foliage with large upright dense plumes of bright florescent pink flowers, very floriferous.

Astilbe Rhythm & Blues pp14846

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Astilbe Rock & Roll pp14855

Astilbe Boogie Woogie ppaf

Astilbe Country & Western pp14969

Astilbe Drum & Bass pp14964

PERENNIALS

x MUSICâ&#x201E;˘ SERIES Zones 3-8

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ASTILBE SIMPLICIFOLIA Zones 3-8 Slower growing and more compact with glossy foliage. Generally bloom late season with delicate, open panicles. These types will often rebloom. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4507950 Hennie Graafland: Mid-late, attractive glossy green foliage, vigorous grower and profuse bloomer, excellent for pots, delicate open flaring plumes, pink flowers.

16"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.24

1.20

4508040 Key Largo ppaf: Mid-late, shiny dark green foliage with bright shell pink flowers, produces twice as many flowers than other types, often reblooms, excellent pot presentation.

16-20"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.24

1.20

4508050 Key West ppaf: Mid-late, wonderful dark burgundy foliage with shimmering carmine-red flowers, produces twice as many flowers as other types, often reblooms, excellent pot presentation.

16-20"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.24

1.20

4508100 Sprite: Late, short compact plants, attractive bronze-green very lacy foliage, delicate drooping plumes, shell pink flowers.

12-15"

25 x 2-3 eye

1.55

1.45

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Astilbe sim. Sprite

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Astilbe sim. Key West ppaf

Astilbe sim. Key Largo ppaf

Astilbe sim. Hennie Graafland

Astilbe th. Ostrich Plume

ASTILBE THUNBERGII Zones 3-8 Very tall and late blooming Astilbe with distinctive open and drooping flower plumes. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4508200 Ostrich Plume (Straussenfeder): Late, one of the tallest Astilbe, green foliage with spectacular arching and drooping rosy-pink plumes, excellent effect near water.

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HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

32-36"

25 x 3-5 eye

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.24

1.20

ASTILBE New hybrid astilbes that are very compact yet are very floriferous. These shorter hybrids produce more flowers than foliage for a very colorful display. Excellent for pot plant production. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4508230 Younique Carmine pp20324: Early, very compact foliage with upright carmine red plumes, very floriferous, blooms early summer.

14-18"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.62

1.58

4508240 Younique Cerise pp20661: Early, very compact foliage with full upright cherry-red to hot pink plumes, very floriferous, blooms early summer.

12-16"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.62

1.58

4508250 Younique Lilac pp19847: Early, very compact foliage with full upright lavender-pink plumes, very floriferous, blooms early summer.

12-16"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.62

1.58

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

YOUNIQUE SERIES Zones 3-8

Astilbe Younique Cerise pp20661

Astilbe Younique Carmine pp20324

Astilbe Younique Lilac pp19847

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YOUNIQUE SERIES Zones 3-8 New hybrid astilbes that are very compact yet are very floriferous. These shorter hybrids produce more flowers than foliage for a very colorful display. Excellent for pot plant production.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4508210 NEW! Younique Ruby Red pp23143: Early, very compact foliage with upright ruby-red plumes, very floriferous, blooms early summer.

12-16"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.62

1.58

4508220 NEW! Younique Salmon pp19846: Early, very compact foliage with upright salmon plumes, very floriferous, longest blooming in the series

12-16"

25 x 2-3 eye

1.62

1.58

4508260 Younique Silvery Pink pp20656: Early, very compact foliage with very thick silvery pink plumes, very floriferous, blooms early summer.

12-16"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.62

1.58

4508280 Younique White pp19845: Early, very compact foliage with clear white plumes, blooms early summer.

12-16"

25 x 3-5 eye

1.62

1.58

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

ITEM #

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ASTILBE

Astilbe Younique Ruby Red pp21343

Astilbe Younique Salmon pp19846

Astilbe Younique Silvery Pink pp20656

Astilbe Younique White pp19845

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ASTRANTIA Wonderful woodland plant preferring moist, shady areas rich in organic matter. Excellent for the shady perennial border or for naturalizing along a stream. Plants bloom early to late summer on tall stems with rounded buttonhead flowers cupped with colorful star-shaped bracts. Astrantia are excellent cut flowers. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

20-24"

25 x #1

2.28

2.18

4508340 major Star of Beauty ppaf: Starry carmine rose flowers with bright white centers, very floriferous with long-lasting flowers, vigorous grower.

20"

25 x #1

1.89

1.85

4508360 major Star of Billions pp20352: Forms large clusters of white flowers with greenish tips, floriferous with long-lasting flowers, vigorous grower.

20"

25 x #1

1.89

1.85

4508350 major Star of Fire pp20284: Clusters of burgundy red flowers with white centers accented with dark purple stems, floriferous and long-lasting, vigorous grower.

20"

25 x #1

1.89

1.85

4508370 major Star of Magic ppaf: New Star series selection with variegated foliage, forms gorgeous clumps of dark green foliage with creamy white margins, tall stems with clusters of rosy pink flowers bloom early to mid-summer, free-flowering with stable variegation.

20-24"

25 x #1

3.78

3.72

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4508320 major Abbey Road pp14961: Tall purple stems with clusters of dark wine red flowers, outer bracts are very dark while centers are lighter, free-flowering.

Astrantia Abbey Road pp14961

Astrantia Star of Fire pp20284

Astrantia Star of Beauty ppaf

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

ASTRANTIA (Masterwort) Zones 4-7

Astrantia Star of Magic ppaf

Astrantia Star of Billions pp20352

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BAPTISIA BAPTISIA (Blue Indigo) Zones 4-9 Large native shrub-like perennial that is very long-lived and drought resistant. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Blooms late spring to early summer and attracts butterflies.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4508665 australis: Strong sturdy stems with small blue-green leaves, long tapering spikes of indigoblue pea-shaped flowers offer wonderful early summer color, long green peapods turn black in fall for added interest, a slow grower, Zone 3-9.

3-4'

30 x 3"

1.48

1.42

4508720 x Solar Flare Prairieblues™ pp20408: Unique flowers open lemon yellow and gradually darken to orange as the flowers age down the stem, vigorous grower with attractive bluegreen foliage.

3-4'

25 x #1

2.24

2.16

25 x #1

2.24

2.16

4-5'

25 x #1

2.24

2.16

ITEM #

4508710

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

x Starlite Praireblues™ pp19971: Relatively compact foliage with exceptionally long 24" flowering spikes of shimmering blue and white flowers, attractive blue-green foliage, vigorous grower and one the earliest to bloom.

4508700 x Twilite Prairieblues™ pp19011: Striking deep violet-purple flowers are highlighted with a bright yellow keel, these unique flowers bloom on stalks that can reach up to 32" long, very strong and vigorous plants are quick to become established producing over 100 flower spikes by the 3rd growing year.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Perennial Plant of the Year 2010 Baptisia australis

Baptisia Solar Flare Prairieblues™ pp20408

Baptisia Starlite Prairieblues™ pp19971

Baptisia Twilite Prairieblues™ pp19011

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BERGENIA Thick evergreen cabbage-like foliage with burgundy fall, winter, and spring color. Showy flower clusters bloom on heavy stems in mid-spring. Plants prefer moist soil and partial shade, especially in warmer areas. Use as a ground cover, along the edge of a border, or in rock gardens. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4508785 cordifolia Red Beauty (Rotblum): Large evergreen foliage with thick leathery leaves, clusters of deep purple-red flowers bloom on heavy stems in spring, glossy foliage turns burgundybronze in fall and winter.

12-15"

30 x 3"

1.38

1.30

4508795 cordifolia Winter Glow: Large evergreen foliage with thick leathery leaves, clusters of bright purple-pink bloom on heavy stems in spring, glossy foliage turns reddish-bronze in fall and winter.

12-15"

30 x 3"

1.38

1.30

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Bergenia Red Beauty

Bergenia Winter Glow

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

BERGENIA (Pig Squeak) Zones 3-8

Bletilla striata

BLETILLA BLETILLA (Hardy Orchid) Zones 5-9 Easiest orchid to grow. Prefers a cool woodland or shady rock garden setting with well-drained soil. Produces slow spreading underground rhizomes. Mulch in colder climates and protect from late spring frosts. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4508800 striata: Forms low clumps of slender arching foliage, clusters of deep pink orchid flowers bloom late spring to early summer.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

8-12"

25 x 2-3 eye

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.92

1.82

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BRUNNERA (Heartleaf Alkanet) Zones 3-8 Beautiful woodland plant, preferring moist soils and plenty of humus. If the soil becomes too dry, the foliage easily crinkles and dies. Attractive forget-me-not type flowers bloom late spring into early summer. Use only in areas where adequate moisture is supplied. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4508900 macrophylla: Large green, heart-shaped leaves with delicate sprays of sky-blue flowers, tolerates more sun than variegated types.

12-15"

25 x #1

1.45

1.35

4508865 NEW! macrophylla Alexander's Great ppaf: A giant version of 'Jack Frost', wide clumps of fuzzy king-sized silver-veined leaves with green margins, sprays of sky blue flowers, blooms early to late spring.

10-14"

30 x 3"

3.58

3.48

4509005 macrophylla Jack Frost pp13859: A sport from B. Langtrees with colorful frosty silver leaves accented by light green veins, provides beautiful contrast to the shady garden, delicate skyblue flowers.

12-15"

30 x 3"

3.98

3.88

4509085 macrophylla Sea Heart ppaf: An improved Jack Frost with larger heart-shaped leaves with more pronounced variegation, foliage has greater substance and is more heat tolerant, panicles of delicate sky-blue flowers provide added color in spring.

14-16"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.88

4509095 macrophylla Silver Heart ppaf: Similar to Looking Glass with almost solid silver foliage and narrow green veins, plants are a bit more vigorous and exhibit greater heat tolerance during the summer, panicles of sky-blue flowers bloom early spring.

14-16"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.88

4509105 macrophylla Variegata: The variegated leaves have an irregular almost pure white edge. Requires adequate moisture and shade to prevent leaf scorch. Very pretty sprays of sky-blue flowers appear in spring.

12-15"

30 x 3"

3.18

2.98

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

BRUNNERA

Perennial Plant of the Year 2012 Brunnera macrophylla

Brunnera Alexander's Great ppaf

Brunnera Jack Frost pp13859

Brunnera Sea Heart ppaf

Brunnera Silver Heart ppaf

Brunnera Variegata

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BUDDLEIA Fast growing deciduous shrub with tremendous late summer bloom. These plants are butterfly magnets with their large, honey-scented blooms. Mulch in colder climates.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4572405 NEW! Buzz™ Sky Blue ppaf: New series with compact growth and earlier flowering; forms large tapering spikes of light blue-purple flowers, plants bloom continuously late spring thru early fall, fragrant flowers are Butterfly magnets, great for patio containers.

3-4'

30 x 3"

1.78

1.72

4572365 Buzz™ Magenta Improved ppaf: New series with compact growth and earlier flowering; forms large tapering spikes of dense magenta flowers, plants bloom continuously late spring thru early fall, fragrant flowers are Butterfly magnets, great for patio containers.

2-3'

30 x 3"

1.78

1.72

4572365 Buzz™ Midnight ppaf: New series with compact growth and earlier flowering; forms large tapering spikes of dense velvety midnight purple flowers, plants bloom continuously late spring thru early fall, fragrant flowers are Butterfly magnets, great for patio containers.

2-3'

30 x 3"

1.78

1.72

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

davidii Black Night: Very dark purple, silver green foliage, one of the best.

6-9'

30 x 3"

1.38

1.28

4572155

davidii Bicolor: A selection from Dr. Michael Dirr, the large 4-6" long trusses have multicolored flowers of orange and lavender and all shades inbetween, very fragrant and attractive greygreen foliage, spectacular color for the garden. The first Buddleia with bicolor flowers.

4-6'

30 x 3"

1.68

1.58

4572205 davidii Nanho Blue: Blue flowers appear on short and compact plants in late summer.

4-5'

30 x 3"

1.38

1.28

4572295 davidii Royal Red: Large purple-red flower clusters that are fragrant and appear in late summer. A vigorous grower.

5-7'

30 x 3"

1.38

1.28

4572105

PERENNIALS

BUDDLEIA (Butterfly Bush) Zones 5-10

Buddleia Buzz™ Sky Blue ppaf

Buddleia Bicolor

Buddleia Buzz™ Magenta Improved ppaf

Buddleia Black Night

Buddleia Nanho Blue

Buddleia Buzz™ Midnight ppaf

Buddleia Royal Red

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CAMPANULA (Bellflower) Zones 3-8 A large genus of plants with a wide range of growth habits. Most are very floriferous and have bell-shaped flowers, blooming late spring into summer. Plants prefer sunny locations with well-drained soils HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4509405 carpatica Blue Clips: Compact mounds of light green foliage, upward facing cup-shaped blue flowers, deadhead for continuous bloom late spring till fall.

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4509395 NEW! carpatica Pearl White: Produces tons of 2" cup-shaped, white flowers on top a low cushion mound of green leaves with wavy edges, drought tolerant, deadhead for continuous bloom.

12-24"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.08

4509375 NEW! carpatica Pearl Deep Blue: Produces tons of 2" cup-shaped, medium blue flowers on top a low cushion mound of green leaves with wavy edges, drought tolerant, deadhead for continuous bloom.

12-24"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.08

NEW! carpatica Rapido White: Blooms up to 4 weeks earlier than Clips, great vigor and uniformity, 1.5" cup shaped, pure white flowers and dark green foliage

5-7"

30 x 3"

1.38

1.28

4509585 garganica Dickson's Gold (Golden Bellflower): Forms low mounds of bright golden scalloped foliage contrasted with lavender blue flowers late spring. You'll notice the best foliage color in full sun and more lime-green in partial shade.

4-6"

30 x 3"

1.25

1.18

4509525 glomerata Freya pp22738 (Clustered Bellflower): A super bloomer, forms dense compact mounds of dark green foliage, star-shaped purple flowers bloom in terminal clusters and all along the axils of the sturdy upright stems, excellent branching habit, blooms earlier than other glomerata.

16"

30 x 3"

2.55

2.48

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4509415

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

CAMPANULA

Campanula c. Pearl White

Campanula c. Pearl Deep Blue

Campanula c. Rapido White

Campanula gar. Dickson's Gold

Campanula glom. Freya pp22738

Campanula c. Blue Clips

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CAMPANULA A large genus of plants with a wide range of growth habits. Most are very floriferous and have bell-shaped flowers, blooming late spring into summer. Plants prefer sunny locations with well-drained soils HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4509665 glomerata Genti Blue ppaf (Clustered Bellflower): Forms dense clumps of dark green foliage, profuse bloomer with large terminal clusters of blue flowers, secondary blooms occur along the axils of the upright stems for extended summer bloom.

18"

30 x 3"

2.88

2.82

4509675 glomerata Genti Twisterbell ppaf (Clustered Bellflower): Produces unique blue and white bicolor flowers, profuse bloomer with large terminal clusters, secondary blooms occur along the axils of the upright stems for extended summer bloom, forms dense clumps

22"

30 x 3"

2.88

2.82

4509685 glomerata Genti White ppaf (Clustered Bellflower): Forms dense mounds of dark green foliage; profuse bloomer with terminal clusters of pure white flowers, secondary blooms occur along the axils of the upright stems for extended summer bloom.

18"

30 x 3"

2.88

2.82

4509505 persicifolia Takion Blue (Peach-leaved Bellflower): Forms compact mounds with narrow foliage, numerous spikes of bell-shaped lavender-blue flowers bloom spring thru summer, flowers are more upward and outward facing.

16-20"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

4509655 poscharskyana Blue Waterfall pp13161: Vigorous low-growing habit with sprays of starry lavender-blue flowers all summer. Excellent for rock gardens where you need a plant with a wonderful cascading effect.

8-10"

30 x 3"

1.45

1.38

15"

30 x 3"

1.45

1.38

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4509605 punctata Cherry Bells (Spotted Bellflower): Rosettes of soft green foliage produce tall narrow stems with large dangling cherry-pink blossoms, very floriferous and reblooms if deadheaded, tends to spread a bit, Zone 4-9.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Campanula glom. Genti Blue ppaf

Campanula glom. Genti Twisterbell ppaf

Campanula glom. Genti White ppaf

Campanula glom. Takion Blue

Campanula p. Blue Waterfall pp13161

Campanula pun. Cherry Bells

PERENNIALS

CAMPANULA (Bellflower) Zones 3-8

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CENTAUREA CENTAUREA (Bachelor's Button) Zones 3-8 Attractive clump-forming perennials with unusual button-head flowers with large fringed basal bracts. Plants are slightly drought resistant, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. Blooms late spring to mid-summer. Grows best in cool climates.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4509865 montana Amethyst in Snow pp18284: A fast growing, compact selection with large flowers that have pure white petals and royal purple centers.

14-16"

30 x 3"

2.28

2.18

4509855 montana Blue: The fuzzy green foliage sits below bright blue, fringed petals that are butterfly magnets.

24"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Centaurea Amethyst in Snow pp18284

Centaurea montana Blue

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

CHELONE Plants form dense upright clumps of attractive dark green foliage. Flowers bloom mid-late summer and resemble the shape of a turtle's head. Very pest resistant. Grows best in moist soil. Plant near water or in the moist perennial border

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4509935 lyonii Hot Lips: A native selection with hot pink flowers, forms large clumps of glossy dark green foliage with reddish stems, spring foliage is tinged bronze but turns to dark green by summer, excellent for late summer color.

36-40"

40 x 2Â˝"

1.40

1.32

4509975 lyonii Tiny Tortuga ppaf: The hot pink flowers are highlighted above red stems on this early blooming type. Very compact with shiny dark green-bronze foliage.

12-16"

30 x 3"

1.92

1.86

4509950 obliqua: Very dark green foliage on more compact plants, very floriferous with rosy-purple flowers.

30-36"

25 x #1

1.20

1.14

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

CHELONE (Turtlehead) Zones 4-8

Chelone Hot Lips

Chelone obliqua

Chelone Tiny Tortuga ppaf

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CHRYSANTHEMUM CHRYSANTHEMUM (Hardy Mum) Zones 3-9 New hardy mums selected for their hardiness, vigor, and mammoth size from the University of Minnesota. These mums take several years to reach their mature height. Very easy care requiring, no pinching, pruning, or deadheading. Requires at least half a day of full sun for best flowering. Heat tolerant. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4510105

Mammoth™ Lavender Daisy ppaf: Large semi-double lavender flowers with yellow centers, mature plants form mammoth mounds 20-36" tall and up to 4 feet wide.

20-36"

30 x 3"

1.88

1.82

4510145

Mammoth™ Red Daisy ppaf: Semi-double red flowers with bright yellow centers, blooms a bit later than others, mature plants form mammoth mounds 20-36" tall and up to 4 feet wide.

20-36"

30 x 3"

1.88

1.82

4510175

Mammoth™ Yellow Quill pp15027: Semi-double bright yellow flowers with unique spoon shaped ray florets, mature plants are slightly smaller and bloom slightly later than other Mammoth™ types.

18-24"

30 x 3"

1.88

1.82

14-16"

30 x 3"

1.58

1.52

4510225 Matchsticks: Exotic quilled petals with unique color make this a winner, golden yellow tubular petals tipped with fiery red spoons resemble matchsticks, perfect fall color, dark green foliage with strong stems produce compact clumps, excellent for containers, Zone 5-9

Chrysanthemum Mammoth™ Lavender Daisy ppaf

Chrysanthemum Mammoth™ Red Daisy ppaf

Chrysanthemum Mammoth™ Yellow Quill pp15027

Chrysanthemum Matchsticks

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CIMICIFUGA Large, upright perennial for late-summer bloom. Long bottlebrush-like flowers are fragrant and form attractive seedpods. Plants prefer moist soil and semi-shade. Will tolerate more sun if adequate moisture is supplied. Use in a moist perennial or woodland garden. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4511570

NEW! Chocoholic pp24821: Striking glossy dark purple-brown foliage, arching stalks of strongly-sweet, fragrant bottlebrush flowers of light pink maturing to white, this late summer bloomer is grown best in rich moist soil.

4-5'

25 x #1

4.58

4.52

4511500

ramosa Atropurpurea: Tall growing, dark green foliage with purple accents and margins on the leaves, best vigor with dense creamy-white flower spikes, fragrant.

4-6'

25 x #1

3.08

2.98

4511555

ramosa Brunette: Very dark purple to almost black foliage, bottlebrush flower spikes open light pink and fade to creamy white, fragrant. ramosa Brunette

3-4'

30 x 3"

4.58

4.52

25 x #1

4.58

4.52

4511650

ramosa James Compton: Shortest and most compact form, very dark purple foliage similar to Brunette, fragrant white bottlebrush-like flowers.

3-4'

25 x #1

4.58

4.52

4511670

ramosa Pink Spike: Dark bronze-purple foliage with long spikes of soft pink flowers, fragrant.

4-5'

25 x #1

4.58

4.52

4511550

PERENNIALS

CIMICIFUGA (Bugbane, Snakeroot) Zones 4-8

Cimicifuga Atropurpurea

Cimicifuga James Compton

Cimicifuga Chocoholic

Cimicifuga Brunette

Cimicifuga Pink Spike

Convallaria majalis

CONVALLARIA CONVALLARIA (Lily of the Valley) Zones 2-7 Wonderful fragrant ground cover for shady areas. Plants spread by underground rhizome and bloom early spring. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4512000 majalis (blooming pips): Large pips with flowers, force into bloom for spring holidays, dainty fragrant white flowers. 4512100

majalis (planting pips): Smaller sized pips for mass plantings, only 25-30% of these pips bloom the first year

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

6-8"

bloom x 100

0.70

0.66

6-8"

plant. x 250

0.34

0.32

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CLEMATIS CLEMATIS & VINES

are the most popular of all hardy vines. They are fast growing and produce an exceptional amount of bloom. Clematis come in a wide range of flower colors, sizes, shapes, heights and bloom times. Clematis are very long-lived and benefit from proper site selection and where they can be left undisturbed for years. Most require a support structure, such as a fence or trellis, to which they can attach. Zone 3-7.

POTTING

THE

CLEMATIS (Queen of the Vines)

SHED

PLANT

Clematis prefer a neutral soil, pH 5.7- 6.4. Center in pot and plant crown 1-2" below the soil surface. Spread spiralling roots evenly throughout soil.

TRELLIS

Position trellis at time of planing to prevent root and stem damage later.

PINCH

Pinch sprouted clematis back to 2 sets of leaf pairs per stem. This will promote better branching and produce fuller containers. Inspect crop regularly and keep growing shoots trained to the trellis to prevent tangling and damage.

GROW

Grow in full sun at 55-60ยบF minimum night temperatures. After growth appears, fertilize with 200 ppm Nitrogen every 7-10 days.

WATER

Keep evenly moist. To prevent diseases, water early in the day and keep foliage dry.

SITE SELECTION AND PLANTING INFO

1 & 2 gallon Metal and 1 gallon Plastic Trellis

Large 3.5" Euro Quart Pot

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For best flowering, select a site that is well-drained with a minimum of 4 hours of sunlight per day. Clematis prefer their roots to be cool. If planted in full sun, surround clematis with perennials or smaller shrubs that provide shade to the crown area. Homeowners should plant their potted clematis so the crown is 2-4" below soil level. Keep moist and fertilize regularly.

CLEMATIS CLEMATIS (Queen of the Vines) Zones 3-7 These large 3.5" pots are fully rooted and packed 24/crate. Transplant into gallons for a quick spring crop or in largersized containers for finishing mid-summer. PACK & SIZE

4583604 Dr. Rupple: Deep rose-pink with carmine bar, 6-8" flowers have ruffled edges, blooms MayJune & Sept.

6-10'

24 x 3½"

4.25

4.15

4584004 Ernest Markham: Bright magenta-red, 5-6" flowers, strong and vigorous grower, most popular red, blooms July-Aug-Sept.

12-15'

24 x 3½"

4.28

4.15

4584804 Henryi: Pure white flowers with contrasting brown stamens, pointed petals, huge 6-8" flowers, blooms June-Sept.

10-12'

24 x 3½"

4.28

4.15

4584904 H. F. Young: Huge 7-9" mid-blue flowers with creamy anthers, wide overlapping petals, very free-flowering with attractive seed pods, blooms May-June, September.

8-10'

24 x 3½"

4.28

4.15

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Clematis Dr. Rupple

Clematis Ernest Markham

Clematis Henryi

Clematis H.F. Young

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

CLEMATIS & VINES

HEIGHT

ITEM #

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PACK & SIZE

4585004 Jackmanii: Most popular and most profuse bloomer, rich velvety purple, 5-6" flowers, blooms June-July & Sept.

12-15'

24 x 3½"

4.28

4.15

4586954 Mrs. N. Thompson: Colorful bicolor flowers of deep violet-purple with a bright red bar, 4-6" flowers, more compact clematis, blooms May-June & September.

6-9'

24 x 3½"

4.28

4.15

4587304 Nelly Moser: All time favorite bicolor, large 7-9" muave-pink flowers with a bright carmine red bar, one of the earliest to bloom, blooms May-June & September.

6-9'

24 x 3½"

4.28

4.15

4587354 NEW! New Love: Fantastic bush forming Clematis, self supporting, clump forming habit that is perfect for small spaces, the star-shaped, indigo blooms have narrow, reflexed petals that curl backwards, lovely sweet fragrance.

30-34"

24 x 3½"

4.68

4.62

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

CLEMATIS & VINES

Clematis Mrs. N. Thompson

Clematis Jackmanii

Clematis Nelly Moser

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Clematis New Love

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

12-18'

24 x 3½"

4.28

4.15

4587604 Pink Champagne (aka Kakio): Deep rosy pink flowers with lighter centers, 5" flowers, compact plants are very free-flowering, blooms May-June & Sept.

7-9'

24 x 3½"

4.28

4.15

4589504 NEW! Sapphire Indigo pp17012: This selection has a nearly continuous blooming habit with show stopping masses of large, blue sapphire flowers, can be trained as a climber or grown as a groundcover with no support

3-4'

24 x 3½"

N/A for 2016

4588704 The President: Deep purple-blue, huge 7-8" flowers, continuous bloomer, blooms June-JulyAug-Sept.

8-10'

24 x 3½"

4.28

4.15

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4587504 Paniculata (Sweet Autumn Vine): White, 2-4" very fragrant flowers, prolific bloomer, blooms Aug-Sept.

Clematis Pink Champagne

Clematis Sapphire Indigo pp17012

Clematis The President

Clematis Paniculata

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

CLEMATIS & VINES

HEIGHT

ITEM #

TRELLIS–CLEMATIS & VINES ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4910100

Trellis Plastic Clip-On – 1gal

1gal x 100

1.35

1.30

4910110

Clematis Metal Trellis – 1gal

1gal x 100

1.50

1.45

4910120

Clematis Metal Trellis – 2gal

2gal x 100

1.75

1.72

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AMPELOPSIS AMPELOPSIS (Porcelain Berry) Zones 5-8 Medium length vine with self-clinging tendrils. Requires no support. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4580155 brevipedunculata Elegans: Large grape-shaped leaves with white variegation, reddish stems, white flowers develop into porcelain blue berries in fall.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

10-25'

32 x 2½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

2.88

CLEMATIS & VINES

Ampelopsis Elegans

Campsis rad. Flamenco

Campsis rad. Flava

Campsis tag. Madame Galen

2.80

CAMPSIS CAMPSIS (Trumpet Vine) Zones 4-10 Clusters of large trumpet-shaped flowers add color and attract hummingbirds late summer. Develops thick woody stems and requires support structure. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4580205 radicans Flamenco: Clusters of fiery red trumpet-shaped flowers.

30'

32 x 2½"

2.88

2.80

4580255 radicans Flava: 3" long bright yellow flowers.

30'

32 x 2½"

2.88

2.80

4580285 tagliabuana Madame Galen: 3" long salmon-rose flowers.

30'

32 x 2½"

2.88

2.80

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

HUMULUS HUMULUS (Hops) Zones 3-9 A very hardy and fast growing vine. Flowering bracts are used in the production of beer. PACK & SIZE

20'

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

25 x #1

1.78

1.68

12-15'

25 x #1

1.78

1.68

4580405 lupulus Nugget: Nugget is a very popular bittering hop for brewing with heavy herbal aromas. It was bred for its ability to store for many months and hold its acid content. The dark green leaves are a great back drop to the large panicles of dangling hops in late summer. 4580400 lupulus Nugget

20'

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

25 x #1

1.78

1.68

4580800 NEW! lupulus Willamette: The most popular American aroma hop named for Oregon's hop growing region along the Willamette River, this fast-growing hardy perennial vine has light golden fragrant cone-shaped flowers with a mild slightly spicy aroma that ripen August to mid-September. Zones 4-9

20'

25 x #1

1.78

1.68

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4580355 lupulus Bianca: Attractive lemon yellow new growth matures to lime green by summer, panicles of dangling flowers bloom late summer. 4580350 lupulus Bianca

4580370 NEW! lupulus Cascade: The definitive hop for American craft brews used for flavor and aroma, dark green deeply lobed foliage and fragrant large elongated cone flowers with a medium strength pleasant floral aroma and spicy citrusy grapefruit-like notes, flowers late summer through early fall.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Humulus l. Cascade

Humulus l. Nugget

Humulus l. Bianca

CLEMATIS & VINES

HEIGHT

ITEM #

Humulus l. Williamette

Hydrangea anomala ssp. Petiolaris

HYDRANGEA HYDRANGEA (Climbing Hydrangea) Zones 4-9 Exceptional vine that tolerates heavy shade and requires no support. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4580455 anomala ssp. Petiolaris: Glossy green leaves with lacy-white hydrangea flowers, spectacular when in bloom.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

15'

32 x 2Â˝"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

2.88

2.80

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LONICERA LONICERA (Honeysuckle) Zones 4-8 Long-blooming with fragrant flowers all summer. Fast growing with twining growth habit. Requires a support structure. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4580505 x brownii Dropmore Scarlet: Nice green foliage with bright scarlet flowers.

6-8'

32 x 2½"

2.88

2.80

4580555 x heckrottii Gold Flame pp20456: Fast growing Honeysuckle vine with extremely fragrant two-tone flowers, large clusters of deep purple-pink tubular buds open to reveal bright golden yellow trumpets, exceptional long bloom time, red berries persist into winter, Zone 5-8.

15'

32 x 2½"

2.88

2.80

10-12'

32 x 2½"

2.88

2.80

4580605 x Mandarin™: Dark copper-green leaves with clusters of reddish-orange flowers, nicely fragrant.

10'

32 x 2½"

3.05

2.98

4580625 periclymenum Serotina: Bright crimson tubular clusters open creamy-yellow and dark red, gorgeous two-tone flowers, extremely fragrant, more compact and slower growing, red berries persist into winter, Zone 5-8.

15'

32 x 2½"

2.88

2.80

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

CLEMATIS & VINES

4580575 x periclymenum Harlequin: Brighly variegated foliage with large clusters of two-tone pink and yellow flowers, exceptional long bloom time and extremely fragrant, red berries persist into winter, Zone 5-8.

Lonicera Dropmore Scarlet

Lonicera Gold Flame pp220456

Lonicera Mandarin™

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Lonicera per. Harlequin

Lonicera per. Serotina

PASSIFLORA PASSIFLORA (Passion Flower) Zones 6-9 Very fast growing with exotic-looking flowers. Good for patio containers. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4580805 caerulea: Grown for its exotic blue and white flowers, excellent patio plant, grows to 12'.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

12'

32 x 2½"

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

20'

32 x 2½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

2.88

2.80

POLYGONUM (Silver Lace Vine) Zones 4-9 Very fast growing with profuse bloom mid- to late-summer. More twining habit ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4580855 aubertii: Very fragrant small white flowers form large upright panicles.

Passiflora caerulea

Polygonum aubertii

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

2.88

2.80

CLEMATIS & VINES

POLYGONUM

Wisteria macro. Blue Moon

WISTERIA WISTERIA (Wisteria) Zones 3-9 Wonderful woody vine valued for its dangling floral displays. Especially suited for arbors or pergolas. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4580945 macrostachya Blue Moon: A hardy wisteria that can take the Minnesota winters, Blue Moon has been reliably hardy to -40ºF (yes minus), it is extremely fast growing and blooms up to three times a year if grown in full sun, beautiful lavender-blue flowers are borne on foot-long racemes and are sweetly fragrant.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

15'

24 x 3½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

3.28

3.18

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COREOPSIS (Tickseed) Zones 4-9 Coreopsis are known for their vibrant, daisy like flowers that are yellow, pink or bicolor. Easy to grow in full sun and well drained soil. They are very drought tolerant and can self-seed. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4512785 x Mercury Rising ppaf: Large 2" velvety wine-red flowers, maintains color throughout the growing season, forms medium mounding clumps with narrow green foliage, freely branching for continuous summer bloom, Zone 5-9.

15-18"

30 x 3"

1.78

1.68

4512795 NEW! Leading Lady Charlize ppaf: Named after the actress, Charlize Theron, this new introduction from Darryl Probst, the breeder of the Big Bang series, offers lots of flower power in the garden. 'Charlize' has showy, double flowers that are more of a true yellow than the typical golden tones of most broad-leaved coreopsis. Mildew resistant.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.94

4512725 x L'IL Bang™ Daybreak ppaf: A Big Bang Coreopsis that is short and compact; forms dense clumps with bright red flowers and yellow tips; freely branching for continuous summer bloom, Zone 5-9.

8-12"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.94

4512735 NEW! L'iL Bang™ Enchanted Eve pp17012: Large yellow flowers with scarlet-red centers on compact dark green threadleaf foliage, a sterile earlier-blooming more disease-resistant and drought-tolerant coreopsis, blooms early summer to mid fall. Zone 5-9.

8-12"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.94

4512605 grandiflora Domino: Compact plants, single bicolor yellow flowers with reddish blotches in the center.

16"

30 x 3"

1.02

0.96

4512655 grandiflora Early Sunrise: Compact plants and very early to bloom, bright golden-yellow semi-double flowers, extremely heat resistance and blooms all summer if deadheaded, All American Award Winner, Zone 3-9.

18"

30 x 3"

1.02

0.96

4512665 grandiflora Presto: Very compact but produces large 2" golden yellow semi-double to double flowers, 2007 Fleuroselect Gold Medal.

6-8"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.18

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

ITEM #

PERENNIALS

COREOPSIS

Coreopsis Leading Lady Charlize

Coreopsis x Mercury Rising ppaf

Coreopsis L'iL Bang™ Enchanted Eve pp17012

Coreopsis gr. Domino

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Coreopsis gr. Early Sunrise

Coreopsis L'iL Bang™ Daybreak ppaf

Coreopsis gr. Presto

COREOPSIS Coreopsis are known for their vibrant, daisy like flowers that are yellow, pink or bicolor. Easy to grow in full sun and well drained soil, they are very drought tolerant and can self-seed. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4512685 grandiflora Solanna™ Golden Sphere: Compact mounding habit, double golden-yellow flowers form bright rounded spheres, attractive light green foliage, blooms all summer.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.58

1.52

4512705 NEW! grandiflora Sun Up ppaf: A more compact version of 'Early Sunrise' but shares the same season long blooming aspect. Double yellow flowers from spring to summer. Excellent heat and drought tolerance.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

4512765 x Jethro Tull pp18789: Cross of Zamfir and Early Sunrise producing large golden flowers with fluted petals, nice mounding form, very floriferous.

18"

30 x 3"

1.60

1.54

rosea American Dream: Improved rosea with bright pink flowers with yellow centers, delicate needle-like foliage, tolerates more moisture, Zone 3-9.

18"

30 x 3"

1.42

1.38

ITEM #

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4512815

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

PERENNIALS

COREOPSIS (Tickseed) Zones 4-9

EW N

N Coreopsis r. American Dream

Coreopsis x Jethro Tull pp18789

Coreopsis gr. Sun Up ppaf

Coreopsis gr. Solanna™ Golden Sphere

Coreopsis Satin & Lace Berry Chiffon ppaf

Coreopsis Satin & Lace Red Chiffon ppaf

COREOPSIS COREOPSIS–SATIN & LACE™ SERIES (Tickseed) Zones 4-9 A new series by Darrell Probst, these coreopsis produce an abundance of sterile flowers that will bloom for months. Dark green, threadleaf foliage forms a sturdy, upright clump. More disease resistant and drought tolerant. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4513155

NEW! Satin & Lace™ Berry Chiffon ppaf: Abundant, sterile white flowers with raspberry-red centers on compact dark green threadleaf foliage, more heat and cold tolerant than other threadleafs, more disease resistant, blooms mid summer to early fall.

12-15"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.94

4513175

NEW! Satin & Lace™ Red Chiffon ppaf: Massive, sterile yellow blossoms with bright red centers on compact dark green threadleaf foliage, more disease-resistant and droughttolerant coreopsis, blooms mid summer to early fall.

12-15"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.94

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COREOPSIS COREOPSIS–CRUIZIN™ SERIES (Tickseed) Zones 4-9 Coreopsis are known for their vibrant, daisy like flowers that are yellow, pink or bicolor. Easy to grow in full sun and well drained soli, they are very drought tolerant and can self seed. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4513225 vert. Cruizin™ Broad Street ppaf: Hardy and compact threadleaf types, forms compact mounds of narrow threadleaf foliage, bright orange-red flowers bloom all summer till frost, very fast growing for spectacular summer color, Zone 5-9

15-18"

30 x 3"

1.60

1.52

4513245 vert. Cruizin™ Electric Avenue ppaf: Hardy and compact threadleaf types, forms compact mounds of narrow threadleaf foliage, bright yellow flowers bloom all summer till frost, very fast growing for spectacular summer color, Zone 5-9

15-18"

30 x 3"

1.60

1.52

4513265 vert. Cruizin™ Main Street ppaf: Hardy and compact threadleaf types, forms compact mounds of narrow threadleaf foliage, rich ruby red flowers bloom all summer till frost, very fast growing for spectacular summer color, Zone 5-9

15-18"

30 x 3"

1.60

1.52

4513045 vert. Cruizin™ Route 66 pp20609: Forms large clumps of delicate needle-like foliage, large 2" yellow flowers have a distinct red eye which gradually enlarges as the fall temperatures cool, excellent branching for continuous summer bloom, Zone 5-9.

24"

30 x 3"

1.60

1.52

4513000 vert. Moonbeam: Low clumps of delicate needle-like foliage with lemon-yellow single flowers, blooms all summer, drought tolerant, Zone 3-8.

18"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4513005 vert. Moonbeam

30 x 3"

1.32

1.28

4513006 vert. Moonbeam: Large field clumps for 2 gallon production

25 x clump

1.85

1.78

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

30 x 3"

1.32

1.28

4513100

vert. Zagreb: More compact and upright bushy plant with delicate fern-like foliage, bright golden-yellow star-shaped flowers all summer, Zone 3-9.

4513105

vert. Zagreb

15"

Coreopsis vert. Cruizin™ Broad Street ppaf

Coreopsis vert. Cruizin™ Electric Avenue ppaf

Coreopsis vert. Cruizin™ Main Street ppaf

Coreopsis vert. Cruizin™ Route 66 pp20609

Coreopsis vert. Moonbeam

Coreopsis vert. Zagreb

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CROCOSMIA Tender perennial in northern climates. Crocosmia form corms similar to gladiolus. They should be planted 3 per gallon, 2" below the soil. Grow in full sun. Where hardy, they produce large clumps of narrow swordlike foliage with long arching flowering stems. Spectacular color when in bloom. Protect with additional mulch in northern climates. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4513910

x Emily McKenzie: Clump forming with flaming orange flowers with red centers and a yellow throat, brilliant late summer color, taller stems make this an excellent cut flower, Zone 6-9.

24-30"

75/bag 8/10 cm

0.26

0.23

4513950

x George Davidson: Clump forming with long arching stems of bright yellow flowers, excellent for late summer color, Zone 6-9.

24-36"

75/bag 8/10 cm

0.24

0.22

36"

75/bag 10/12 cm

0.27

0.25

500/tray 12/14 cm

0.30

0.28

4514000 x Lucifer: The hardiest variety, dark bronze stems with flaming red flowers. 4514006 x Lucifer

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

CROCOSMIA (Montbretia) Zones 5-9

Crocosmia x Emily McKenzie

Crocosmia x Lucifer

Crocosmia x George Davidson

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DELOSPERMA DELOSPERMA (Hardy Ice Plant) Zones 4-8 Succulent-type plants that are generally low-growing and very drought resistant. Plants require well-drained soil and full sun. Use near the front of the border or in rock gardens. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4514925

WOW® Series Fire Wonder ppaf: Exceptionally large fiery red flowers with bright yellow centers, very vigorous and fast growing plants continue to bloom all sumer, very heat and drought tolerant, excellent for containers or in sunny rock gardens, Zone 5-8.

30 x 3"

1.60

1.55

4514945

WOW® Series Hot Pink Wonder ppaf: Exceptionally large hot pink flowers with bright yellow centers, very vigorous and fast growing plants continue to bloom all sumer, very heat and drought tolerant, excellent for containers or in sunny rock gardens, Zone 5-8.

30 x 3"

1.60

1.55

4514965

WOW® Series Violet Wonder ppaf: Exceptionally large glowing violet flowers with white centers, very vigorous and fast growing plants continue to bloom all sumer, very heat and drought tolerant, excellent for containers or in sunny rock gardens, Zone 5-8.

30 x 3"

1.60

1.55

4514985

WOW® Series Golden Wonder ppaf: Exceptionally large bright yellow flowers, very vigorous and fast growing plants continue to bloom all sumer, very heat and drought tolerant, excellent for containers or in sunny rock gardens, Zone 5-8.

30 x 3"

1.60

1.55

4515015

x Fire Spinner® ppaf: A flower color rarely seen, bright fiery orange flowers with shimmering lavender centers, blooms all summer, low growing succulent-type foliage, very drought resistant.

2-3"

30 x 3"

1.60

1.55

4515115

dyeri Red Mountain®: Glowing red flowers with succulent-type foliage, low growing and quickly forms a mat, excellent groundcover or for rock gardens, drought resistant and requires well-drained soil.

2-3"

30 x 3"

1.48

1.42

4515155

Table Mountain®: A Plant Select introduction, considered an improved cooperi, bright fushia flowers bloom all summer, succulent leaves remain evergreen in milder climates.

2-3"

30 x 3"

1.48

1.42

Delosperma x Fire Spinner®

Delosperma WOW® Fire Wonder ppaf

Delosperma d. Red Mountain®

Delosperma WOW® Hot Pink Wonder ppaf

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Delosperma WOW® Violet Wonder ppaf

Delosperma d. Table Mountain®

Delosperma WOW® Golden Wonder ppaf

DELPHINIUM These tall, stately perennials are an old-time favorite but are relatively short-lived. Most prefer cooler climates and well-drained soils. Delphiniums are also heavy feeders and benefit from the addition of compost to the soil. Plants bloom early summer. Taller types have hollow stems and may require stalking to protect from wind and rain. Plant near the back of the border. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4515225 elatum Guardian Blue: F1 hybrid with great vigor, forms tall spires of rich cobalt blue double flowers with a small white bee, sturdy stems and uniformity make these perfect for cuts, blooms earlier than most other tall delphiniums.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

48-60"

30 x 3"

1.45

1.35

4515245

elatum Guardian Lavender: F1 hybrid with great vigor, forms tall spires of double lavender flowers with hints of blue, sturdy stems and uniformity make these perfect for cuts, blooms earlier than most other tall delphiniums.

48-60"

30 x 3"

1.45

1.35

4515385

elatum New Millenium Sweethearts: F1 hybrid with increased vigor, medium sized clumps produce tall and very dense pyramidal spires of intense pink flowers with a white bee, flowers are double or semi-double, although stems are thick and sturdy the weight of the flowers may require some staking.

36-60"

30 x 3"

1.55

1.45

4515405

grandiflorum Blue Butterfly: Short and compact with delicate fern-like foliage, plants produce open panicles of deep blue flowers.

12-14"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4515435

grandiflorum Summer Blues: Forms compact clumps of delicate lacy green foliage, wellbranched stems produce an abundance of 2" sky blue flowers, more heat tolerant and earlier blooming than the taller types.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4515445

grandiflorum Summer Cloud: Rich blue flowers with white centers, compact mounding plants with delicate fern-like foliage, tolerant of heat and humidity.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

Delphinium el. Guardian Blue

Delphinium el. Guardian Lavendar

Delphinium el. Sweethearts

Delphinium gr. Butterfly Blue

Delphinium gr. Summer Blues

Delphinium gr. Summer Cloud

PERENNIALS

DELPHINIUM (Larkspur) Zones 3-9

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DELPHINIUM DELPHINIUM (Larkspur) Zones 3-9 These tall, stately perennials are an old-time favorite but are relatively short-lived. Most prefer cooler climates and well-drained soils. Delphiniums are also heavy feeders and benefit from the addition of compost to the soil. Plants bloom early summer. Taller types have hollow stems and may require stalking to protect from wind and rain. Plant near the back of the border. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4515505 Magic Fountain Cherry Blossom: Tall spires of pink flowers with a white bee.

28-36"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4515555 Magic Fountain Dark Blue: Tall spires of dark blue flowers with a dark bee.

28-36"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4515605 Magic Fountain Dark Blue/White Bee: Tall spires of dark blue flowers with a white bee.

28-36"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4515655 Magic Fountain Sky Blue: Tall spires of sky light blue flowers with a small white bee.

28-36"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Delphinium Magic Fountain Cherry Blossom

Delphinium Magic Fountain Dark Blue

Delphinium Magic Fountain Dark Blue/White Bee

Delphinium Magic Fountain Sky Blue

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DIANTHUS Low growing or mat-forming plants that have tremendous spring bloom. All require very well-drained soil. Use near the front of the border or in rock gardens. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.78

1.72

4516655 NEW! Everlast™ Lavendar Lace ppaf: Single raspberry-pink flowers with lavender edges on compact mounds, attractive narrow grey-green foliage, fragrant and extremely floriferous providing color all summer.

8-12"

30 x 3"

1.78

1.72

4516665 Everlast™ Lilac + Eye: Gorgeous light lilac double flowers with dark burgundy centers, attractive narrow grey-green foliage, fragrant and extremely floriferous providing color all summer.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.78

1.72

Everlast™ White + Eye: Gorgeous double white flowers with a pink eye, attractive narrow grey-green foliage, very fragrant and extremely floriferous providing color all summer.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.78

1.72

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4515805 deltoides Zing Rose: Forms mats of dark green foliage with hot pink-red flowers. 4516645

4516685

Everlast™ Burgundy Blush: Spectacular double burgundy-red flowers with soft pink edge, very fragrant, attractive narrow grey-green foliage, extremely floriferous providing color all summer.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

DIANTHUS (Garden Pinks) Zones 3-9

Dianthus Everlast™ Burgundy Blush

Dianthus Everlast™ Lavender Lace ppaf

Dianthus Everlast™ Lilac + Eye

Dianthus Everlast™ White + Eye

Dianthus delt. Zing Rose

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DIANTHUS DIANTHUS (Garden Pinks) Zones 3-9 Low growing or mat-forming plants that have tremendous spring bloom. All require very well-drained soil. Use near the front of the border or in rock gardens.

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4516725

Coconut Surprise pp18828: Clear white double flowers with burgundy-red centers, spicy fragrance and very long blooming, tidy blue-green mounds, short stems do not flop.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.52

1.48

4516745

Passion pp20440: Deep velvety red double flowers, spicy fragrance and long bloom time, tidy blue-green mounds.

8-10"

30 x 3"

1.52

1.48

4516765

Romance pp21843: Bright salmon pink double flowers with carmine-red centers, spicy fragrance and long blooming, forms tidy blue-green mounds.

8-10"

30 x 3"

1.52

1.48

4516785

Sugar Plum pp21398: Gorgeous cherry red double flowers with pink flecks and white margins, wonderful spice fragrance, forms compact mounds of short blue-green foliage.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.52

1.48

Dianthus Coconut Surprise pp18828

Dianthus Passion pp20440

Dianthus Romance pp21843

Dianthus Sugar Plum pp21398

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DIANTHUS Low growing or mat-forming plants that have tremendous spring bloom. All require very well-drained soil. Use near the front of the border or in rock gardens.

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4515845

Fire Star pp14895: Forms dense clumps of grey-green foliage, bright fiery red flowers with dark crimson centers, very fragrant, Zone 5-9.

8-10"

30 x 3"

1.52

1.48

4516235

gratianopolitanus Firewitch: Forms clumps of silvery-blue foliage, bright magenta single flowers bloom late spring and occasionally during summer.

6-8"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4516245

gratianopolitanus Red Beauty pp20301: A sport of Firewitch with scarlet-red flowers, compact mounds of silvery-blue foliage are more compact, fragrant flowers bloom sporadically throughout summer.

5-7"

30 x 3"

1.88

1.84

6-8"

30 x 3"

1.32

1.28

4516555 Kahori: Bright fushia pink flowers with white centers, forms compact mounds of narrow greygreen foliage with erect stems, flowers are very fragrant and continue to bloom all summer, exceptional heat tolerance and long bloom time. 4516375

Neon Star pp14549: As hot as it gets with bright florescent pink flowers, very vibrant, forms tight compact mounds with attractive blue-green foliage, Zone 5-9.

30 x 3"

1.52

1.48

4516495

Raspberry Swirl pp14377 (aka Siskin Clock): Wonderful compact plants with narrow bluegreen foliage, striking two-tone flowers of light pink with deep maroon purple centers and raspberry red edges, very fragrant and drought tolerant, Dessert Series, Zone 5-9.

6-8"

30 x 3"

1.88

1.82

4516415

Starburst pp21162: Cherry-red double flowers bear unique pink-white patterns on the petals, forms dense clumps with narrow blue-green foliage and strong stems, flowers are fragrant and repeat bloom throughout summer with proper deadheading, Zone 5-9.

5-7"

30 x 3"

1.52

1.48

Dianthus Fire Star pp14895

Dianthus Kahori

Dianthus gr. Firewitch

Dianthus Neon Star pp14549

Dianthus Raspberry Swirl pp14377

PERENNIALS

DIANTHUS (Garden Pinks) Zones 3-9

Dianthus gr. Red Beauty pp20301

Dianthus Starburst pp21162

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DICENTRA (Bleeding Hearts) Bleeding Hearts have always been a treasured perennial among gardeners for their famous heart-shaped, springtime flowers. Now with so many varieties that seem to bloom all summer, we think this old-time favorite has something new to talk about. Our Heart Series has flowers that are showy, foliage that is frilly and they bloom non-stop! What more could you ask for in a perennial? Remember, this genus is a great option for all the gardeners who want colorful flowers in the shade.

POTTING

THE

PERENNIALS

DICENTRA

SHED

PLANT

Plant so the crown is centered in the pot and the eyes are 1" below the soil surface.

ROOT PRUNING

For spectabilis types with large fleshy roots, prune roots so plants easily fit in containers. Do not leave crowns or eyes exposed above the soil level. For fernleaf types with more fibrous roots, gently spread out roots at the time of planting. Plant deep enough so crowns are not exposed.

GROW

Dicentra Valentine 4/+ roots for 1 or 2 gallon containers

Best to grow cool at 50-55oF minimum night temperatures to allow proper root growth prior to shoot development. Growing too warm will cause shoots to grow too fast, resulting in spindly growth and poor pot presentation. Grow in full sun for early spring crops. For late spring and early summer production, and as light intensities and temperatures rise, a 30% shade may be required.

WATER

Keep evenly moist. To prevent diseases, water early in the day and keep foliage dry.

Dicentra Goldheart in 3.5" pot

West Coast field production

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DICENTRA Bleeding Hearts are a staple in the shade garden. The heart shaped flowers in spring are unlike any other and are available in many shades of red, pink, white and now, yellow. Easy and low maintenance, they compliment later blooming perennials like Astilbe or Ligularia very well. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4518100

formosa Luxuriant: Blue-green fern-leaf foliage with cherry-red flowers, very hardy and heat tolerant, plants consistently rebloom throughout summer.

12"

25 x 4/+ eye

2.05

1.98

4518122

x Burning Hearts pp20797: New Heart series addition with clusters of valentine red heartshaped flowers, very finely cut blue-gray foliage.

10"

25 x 2-3 eye

3.98

3.92

4518142

x Ivory Heart pp15599: Large heart-shaped pure white flowers held in clusters above finely cut blue-gray foliage, slightly fragrant and continuous rebloom.

10"

25 x 2-3 eye

3.98

3.92

4518202 x King of Hearts: Large rose flowers will bloom for several months in the summer, very floriferous and best re-bloomer.

10"

25 x 2-3 eye

2.28

2.18

4518200 x King of Hearts: For 1 & 2 gallon production.

10"

25 x 4/+ eye

2.78

2.68

4518232 x Love Hearts ppaf: Gorgeous heart-shaped white flowers with purple ends, dense flower clusters on gracefully arching stems continue to bloom throughout summer, attractive finely cut blue-gray foliage.

10"

25 x 2-3 eye

3.98

3.92

4518272 NEW! x Sulfur Hearts ppaf: Large sulfur-yellow heart-shaped flowers on dark stems, attractive blue-grey fern-like foliage that becomes more blue when planted in full sun, blooms late spring to early fall.

12"

25 x 2-3 eye

3.98

3.92

Dicentra x. Burning Hearts pp20797

Dicentra x. King of Hearts

Dicentra x. Love Hearts ppaf

Dicentra x. Ivory Heart pp15599

Dicentra formosa Luxuriant

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

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DICENTRAâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;FERN LEAF (Fern Leaf Bleeding Heart) Zones 3-9

Dicentra x. Sulphur Hearts ppaf

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DICENTRA DICENTRAâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;SPECTABILIS (Bleeding Heart) Zones 3-8 Large clump-forming types with long arching stems and dangling heart-shaped flowers. Superb for spring color. Typically go dormant during summer heat. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4518300 spectabilis (Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart): Lovely arching stems with dangling heartshaped rosy-pink flowers.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

30"

25 x 2-3 eye

1.15

1.12

4518307

spectabilis: Bulk

100 x 2-3 eye

1.08

1.05

4518301

spectabilis: For quarts or small containers.

150 x 1-2 eye

0.72

0.70

4518306

spectabilis: Huge field clumps for 2 gallon or larger containers.

25 x 5-8 eye

2.08

1.98

4518350

spectabilis Alba (Old Fashioned White Bleeding Heart): Same as Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart but with white flowers.

25 x 2-3 eye

1.20

1.16

4518357

spectabilis Alba: Bulk

100 x 2-3 eye

1.15

1.12

4518351

spectabilis Alba: For quarts or small containers.

150 x 1-2 eye

0.76

0.73

4518356

spectabilis Alba: Huge field clumps for 2 gallon or larger containers.

25 x 5-8 eye

2.08

2.02

4518425

spectabilis Goldheart: Stunning spring color with brilliant gold foliage and rosy-pink heartshaped flowers dangling from arching stems, as with other spectabilis types plants will go dormant in summer, provide at least half shade for best color and performance.

24-30"

24 x 3Â˝"

3.45

3.35

4518450

24-30"

25 x 2-3 eye

2.28

2.22

4518453

spectabilis x Valentine ppaf: A bleeding heart that's really red, vigorous plants quickly form dense clumps of attractive plum-green foliage and dark red stems, arching stems of dangling red heart-shaped flowers bloom spring. spectabilis x Valentine ppaf: Bulk

100 x 2-3 eye

2.18

2.12

4518456

spectabilis x Valentine ppaf: For 1 or 2 gallon containers.

25 x 4+ eye

2.98

2.92

4518457

spectabilis x Valentine ppaf: Bulk, for 1 to 2 gallon containers.

75 x 4+ eye

2.92

2.88

Dicentra spectabilis

Dicentra spectabilis Alba

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Dicentra spectabilis Goldheart

30"

Dicentra spectabilis x Valentine ppaf

DIGITALIS An old-time favorite for the perennial border. Most are biennial but often reseed themselves in the garden. They bloom early summer and grow best in full sun to partial shade, in well-drained soil. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

36"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

4518605 mertonensis: Forms rosette of large basal leaves with tall spires of copper-pink tubular flowers, more perennializing.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4518575

purpurea Candy Mountain: First foxglove to produce upward facing flowers, bright rose-pink flowers with burgundy speckle throats stare right at you for a truly unique appearance, very strong and sturdy stems.

36-48"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

4518585

purpurea Snowy Mountain: A sister to Candy Mountain with upward facing white flowers with speckled burgundy throats, very eye-catching, strong and sturdy stems.

36-48"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

4518655

purpurea Dalmatian Peach: Vigorous growing F1 hybrids with strong upright stems and large flowers, very uniform yet compact, soft apricot flowers with spotted yellow throats, wellbranched stems produce secondary spikes for extended bloom.

16-20"

30 x 3"

1.12

1.06

4518665

purpurea Dalmatian Purple: Vigorous growing F1 hybrids with strong upright stems and large flowers, very uniform yet compact, rich purple flowers with spotted throats, well-branched stems produce secondary spikes for extended bloom.

16-20"

30 x 3"

1.12

1.06

4518675

purpurea Dalmatian White Improved: Vigorous growing F1 hybrids with strong upright stems and large flowers, very uniform yet compact, pure white flowrs with purple spotted throats, well-branched stems produce secondary spikes for extended bloom.

16-20"

30 x 3"

1.12

1.06

Digitalis mertonensis

Digitalis p. Dalmatian Peach

Digitalis p. Candy Mountain

Digitalis p. Dalmatian Purple

PERENNIALS

DIGITALIS (Foxglove) Zones 4-9

Digitalis p. Snowy Mountain

Digitalis p. Dalmatian White

Doronicum o. Leonardoâ&#x201E;˘ Compact

DORONICUM DORONICUM (Leopard's Bane) Zones 4-7 Forms slow spreading clumps with aster-like flowers that bloom in very early spring. Tolerant of a wide range of soils but prefers cooler temperatures. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4518785 orientale Leonardoâ&#x201E;˘ Compact: Compact selection with bright yellow daisy-like flowers, one of the earliest perennials to bloom, very uniform growth and flowering.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

6-8"

30 x 3"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.12

1.06

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ECHINACEA ECHINACEA (Coneflower) have always been a mainstay in the sunny perennial garden. Their popularity has skyrocketed in recent years due to intensive breeding programs that have produced fantastic new colors and introduced double and semi-double forms. They tolerate a wide range of conditions, including heat and drought tolerance. Plant in full sun in average soil. Attractive cone heads add winter interest and are good for dried arrangements. Zone 4-9.

THEPOTTINGSHED PLANT

Center in pot and plant crown at or just below the soil surface. If planting plugs, make sure plug trays have been watered prior to transplanting. This will ensure quicker and more even root penetration into the surrounding new soil. If plugs are root bound, loosen the roots in the lower third of the plug prior to transplanting.

WATER

Echinacea do not like to be overwatered. Keep soil moist (not wet) after transplanting to facilitate root and shoot growth. Once actively growing, allow soil to dry between waterings.

GROW

Grow in full sun at 55-60ยบF minimum night temperatures. After growth appears, fertilize with 200 ppm Nitrogen every 7-10 days. Too much fertilizer can lead to root and crown rots.

LIGHTING

For early spring plantings, Echinacea will finish quicker if grown under long days. Provide supplemental night interruption light for a minimum of 14 hours light.

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PGRS

Most commercially available plant growth regulators are effective in controlling plant height. Consult label instructions.

DISEASES

Mostly susceptible to botrytis, pythium, and Aster yellows. Use preventive fungicides and good cultural practices to reduce susceptibility.

VERNALIZED PLUGS

Echinacea are cold beneficial plants, i.e. they do not need a cold treatment to flower, but benefit from receiving one. All our Echinacea (including all other perennials) are fully vernalized (cold treatment). Plugs have been grown since last summer and with the onset of colder weather, are allowed to go dormant and be vernalized. This process produces the largest crowns with greater eye development, resulting in faster flowering, more even flowering, and greater flower production.

ECHINACEA Exceptional new hybrids from Richard Saul of ItSaul Plants. These Echinacea are bred with strong purpurea bloodlines, resulting in plants with sturdy stems, good branching, vigorous growth, and good flower form and color. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4518915

Harvest Moon pp17652: Bright golden flowers surround a golden orange cone, wide overlapping petals give flowers a fuller effect, compact form with excellent branching, fragrant.

24-30"

30 x 3"

2.68

2.62

4519185

Sundown pp17659: Orange-red flowers with a brown center cone, vigorous plants produce tall strong stems, very heat and drought tolerant, fragrant.

30-36"

30 x 3"

2.68

2.62

Echinacea Sundown pp17659

Echinacea Julia pp24629

Echinacea Purple Emperor pp24459

Echinacea Cleopatra pp24631

Echinacea Harvest Moon pp17652

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

ECHINACEA–BIG SKY™ SERIES (Coneflower) Zones 4-9

Echinacea Rainbow Marcella ppaf

ECHINACEA ECHINACEA–BUTTERFLY™ SERIES (Coneflower) Zones 4-9 From the breeders at AB-Cultivars, introduced by Plants Nouveau, the Butterfly series are more compact selections with huge single flowers. These intensely colored selections are vigorous growers and bloom all summer. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

15-18"

30 x 3"

2.85

2.75

15-18"

30 x 3"

2.85

2.75

4519005 Purple Emperor pp24459: Bright magenta-purple flowers, compact plants, well-branched sturdy stems provide a canopy of color, very floriferous.

15-18"

30 x 3"

2.85

2.75

NEW! Rainbow Marcella ppaf: A great addition to the Butterfly™ series, opens tangerineorange and matures to a stunning raspberry pink. Compact and free-branching plants with sturdy stems, blooms mid summer to late fall.

15-18"

30 x 3"

3.28

3.18

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4518905 Cleopatra pp24631: A compact yellow with strong sturdy stems, the large 3½" flowers are semi-doulbe with the slightly curled petals flaring outward resembling a fluttering butterfly of the same name, very fragrant and well-branched habit. 4519015

4519145

Julia pp24629: A compact orange named after a butterfly of the same color, compact plants produce sturdy stems and a well-branched habit, large 4" single tangerine-orange flowers, the color deepens as flowers mature, very floriferous.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

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ECHINACEAâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;CONE-FECTIONSâ&#x201E;˘ SERIES (Coneflower) Zones 4-9 Superb double hybrids from the breeders at AB Cultivars, introduced by Plants Nouveau. Extensive and long-term breeding has resulted in these vigorous and very floriferous plants. Available in new vibrant colors and in varying heights. Wonderful new additions to the perennial border. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4518825 Butterfly Kisses pp24458: Short and compact plants with giant 3" double pink flowers, upright growth with sturdy stems, very fragrant.

12-18"

30 x 3"

2.85

2.75

4517995 NEW! Cherry Fluff ppaf: A Growing Colors exclusive, uniquely-colored double coneflower, light cherry-pink pompom blooms with lime-green centers and brighter cherry flecking on the petals, compact foliage with sturdy well-branched stems, prolific flowering even in the first year, blooms mid summer to early fall.

16-20"

30 x 3"

3.28

3.18

4518945 Hot Papaya pp21022: Robust grower with deep green foliage and strong sturdy maroon stems, longer florescent orange ray petals develop first and point downwards as the flower matures. Bright orange inner ray petals continue to form and intensify with color forming fully double flowers, color does not fade.

32-36"

30 x 3"

2.85

2.75

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4519115

Meringue pp20537: A smaller and more compact Coconut Lime with the blooming power of Pink Double Delight, double lemon yellow pom-pom flowers are surrounded with white outer ray petals, excellent branching habit produces a greater abundance of flowers.

18-20"

30 x 3"

2.85

2.75

4519135

Pink Double Delight pp18803: Short and compact with sturdy well-branched stems and double pink flowers, plants are very floriferous, deadhead for continuous bloom.

18-24"

30 x 3"

2.68

2.62

4519175

Southern Belle ppaf: Bright magenta-pink double flowers, flat outer ray petals appear to hold up the fully double centers, extreme vigor with exceptional long bloom time, perhaps the most floriferous selection to date.

30-36"

30 x 3"

2.85

2.75

PERENNIALS

ECHINACEA

Echinacea Butterfly Kisses pp24458

Echinacea Cherry Fluff ppaf

Echinacea Hot Papaya pp21022

Echinacea Merigue pp20537

Echinacea Pink Double Delight pp18803

Echinacea Southern Belle ppaf

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ECHINACEA HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

22-30"

30 x 3"

1.22

1.18

48 x 2"

1.02

0.98

22"

30 x 3"

3.58

3.52

18-24"

30 x 3"

2.68

2.62

4518875 NEW! Firebird pp22775: Wonderful habit, compact size, and charming, bright red reflexed petals, dark cones add to the appeal.

18"

30 x 3"

3.58

3.52

4518895 Green Jewel pp18678: Produces large 3-5" flowers with large green cones surrounded by lighter green ray petals, maintains color well, floriferous and fragrant, nice compact growth.

20-24"

30 x 3"

2.68

2.62

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4518835 Cheyenne Spirit: Superb mix of colors on compact plants, 3Â˝" flowers bloom in shades of red, orange, purple, yellow, and white, well-branched sturdy stems hold up well in the landscape, more drought tolerant, 2013 All-America Winner. 4518838 Cheyenne Spirit 4518865 NEW! Daydream pp23086: Fabulous yellow to soft yellow flowers that bloom all summer long, midsize plant with strong stems, lovely sweet fragrance.

4518855 Fatal Attraction pp18429: Large bright purple-pink flowers have 2 rows of flat outward growing petals, large dark cones and dark red to almost black stems add color interest, slender but strong stems make good cut flowers.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

ECHINACEA (Coneflower) Zones 4-9

Echinacea Daydream pp23086

Echinacea h. Cheyenne Spirit

Echinacea Fatal Attraction pp18429

Echinacea Firebird pp22775

Echinacea Green Jewel pp18678

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ECHINACEA ECHINACEA (Coneflower) Zones 4-9 ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4518955 Kim's Knee High pp12242: More compact, flowers have clear pink reflexed petals and bright coppery-brown cones, plants bloom from summer to fall.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

18-24"

30 x 3"

2.68

2.62

25 x #1

1.28

1.22

4519105

Magnus: Tall plants with large bright rosy-pink flowers, petals remain more horizontal (not drooping), large coppery-brown cones, Zone 3-8. Magnus

30 x 3"

0.98

0.95

4519108

Magnus

48 x 2"

0.78

0.75

4519106

Magnus: Large field clumps for 2-gallons.

25 x clump

1.78

1.72

4519165

POW WOW™ Wild Berry: A 2010 All America Selection Winner, large 3-4" flowers are deep rose-purple which do not fade, plants are compact and exhibit exceptional basal branching for greater flower production, also blooms continuously without deadheading.

20-24"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

18-24"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4519100

4519275 POW WOW™ White: Same wonderful features as Wild Berry but with pure white flowers.

36"

Echinacea Kim's Knee High pp12242

Echinacea Magnus

Echinacea p. POW WOW™ Wild Berry

Echinacea p. POW WOW™ White

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ECHINACEA HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

36"

30 x 3"

1.04

0.98

4518925 NEW! Sensation Pink ppaf: Striking 3" magenta-pink coneflowers, mature to lavender-pink on dark sturdy stems, compact green foliage, bloom mid summer to early fall.

16-18"

30 x 3"

3.28

3.18

4519235 Supreme Cantaloupe pp24897: Double flowers are a unique ripe cantaloupe color, flowers first open with single melon-colored petals accented with a large brown cone, that gradually develops secondary petals creating a fully doulbe cantaloupe-colored flower, excellent branching habit and non-stop bloom all summer.

24-30"

30 x 3"

3.98

3.88

4519245 Vintage Wine pp13893: Selected for its large 4" dark raspberry-red flowers and huge orange cones, dark green foliage with strong sturdy dark stems, very floriferous.

24-30"

30 x 3"

2.68

2.62

Ruby Star (Rubinstern): Improved purple coneflower with larger flowers and more intense carmine-red color, horizontal petals, sturdy stems, blooms all summer, Zone 3-8.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4519155

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

ITEM #

PERENNIALS

ECHINACEA (Coneflower) Zones 4-9

Echinacea Ruby Star

Echinacea Sensation Pink ppaf

Echinacea Supreme Cantaloupe pp24897

Echinacea Vintage Wine pp13893

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ECHINACEA ECHINACEA (Coneflower) Zones 4-9 ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

4519305 Echinacea Single Collection: Popular Terra Nova selections with large single flowers, easy to grow and drought tolerant, 3 varieties - 8 pots each - tray of 24. Chiquita pp24505: Naturally short with large lemon yellow flowers.

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

24 x 3.5" 8 x 3.5"

20-28"

8 x 3.5"

NEW! Rosita pp24394: Fragrant soft light pink flowers slowly fading to a very light pink to white color, with reflexing petals and red-brown center cones, compact and very drought tolerant.

12-14"

8 x 3.5"

12-14"

NEW! Big Kahuna pp23172: Large mango-orange flowers with red-brown cones, upright habit with strong stems, the sweet fragrance goes along it's Hawaiian name.

N EW

Echinacea Big Kahuna pp23172

Echinacea Chiquita ppaf

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Echinacea Rosita pp24394

3.58

3.48

ECHIUM Very drought tolerant and grows well in poorer soils. Prefers full sun with a well-drained, sandy soil. Excellent for rock gardens. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4519325 amoenum: Forms low growing mounds of narrow dark green leathery foliage, feathery flower spikes of russet-red bloom in spring, exceptional long bloom time, plants will rebloom in summer and fall if properly deadheaded, thrives on neglect.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

10-16"

30 x 3"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.72

1.68

PERENNIALS

ECHIUM (Red Feathers) Zones 3-9

Epimedium x rubrum

Echium amoenum

Epimedium versicolor Sulphureum

EPIMEDIUM EPIMEDIUM (Barrenwort) Zones 3-8 Epimedium form attractive clumps and are often used as a ground cover. They tolerate heavy shade and, once established, compete well with tree roots for moisture. Dainty star-shaped flowers bloom early spring on open wiry panicles. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4519400 x rubrum: Reddish-bronze foliage in spring with red flowers, best spring color.

10-12"

25 x #1

2.58

2.48

4519450 versicolor Sulphureum: Light yellow flowers on wiry stems in spring, bronze tinged foliage in spring turns more intense in fall.

10-12"

25 x #1

2.28

2.18

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

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ERYNGIUM ERYNGIUM (Sea Holly) Zones 4-8 Very drought tolerant and grows well in poorer soils. Prefers full sun with well-drained soil. Valued for its very unique and ornamental flowers. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4519635 planum Blue Hobbit: First true dwarf Sea Holly, forms low rosettes of deeply serrated bluegreen leaves, colorful silver stems and blue flowers with spiny bracts add a unique color and texture to the garden.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

8-12"

30 x 3"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.55

1.48

Eryngium p. Blue Hobbit

Eupatorium d. Baby Joe pp20320

Eupatorium d. Phantom pp18803

Eupatorium f. Pink Frost

Eupatorium m. Gateway (Joe Pye Weed)

Eupatorium r. Chocolate

EUPATORIUM EUPATORIUM (White Snakeroot) Zones 4-8 Large perennials for the back of the border, preferring moist, well-drained soil. Plants flower late summer into fall and attract bees and butterflies. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4519780 dubium Baby Joe pp20320: Shortest of them all, sturdy upright growth with large clusters of bright fuchsia flowers, flowers are very fragrant and a magnet for butterflies.

24-30"

25 x #1

1.55

1.52

4519870 dubium Phantom pp18354: Compact with sturdy upright growth habit with well-branched purple stems, produces large clusters of bright pink flowers, extremely long bloom time and fragrant.

30-36"

25 x #1

1.55

1.52

4519720 fortunei Pink Frost: Deeply serrated dark green leaves are brightly variegated with irregular, cream margins, small clusters of pink flowers bloom late summer, grows best in moist soil.

30-36"

25 x #1

1.45

1.38

4519750 maculatum Gateway (Joe Pye Weed): Large clumping perennial with coarsely toothed foliage, attractive purple stems terminate in huge clusters of lavender-red flowers, flowers are long-lasting.

48-60"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

4519800 rugosum Chocolate: Forms dense clumps of gorgeous chocolate to deep purple tinged leaves with dark purple stems, clusters of starry-white flowers contrast nicely with the foliage in late summer, use as an accent plant.

36-48"

25 x #1

1.34

1.28

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

EUPHORBIA Wonderful garden plants, usually with colorful foliage and unusual flowers. Most flowers actually consist of colorful, ornamental bracts, providing a long season of color. Plant in well-drained soil. Use in the perennial border or rock garden. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4520050 polychroma (Cushion Spurge): Attractive mounds of light green foliage and bright chartreuse-yellow bracts in spring, foliage turns dark red in fall. 4519985 polychroma Bonfire pp18585: All season color, foliage first emerges green but quickly turns maroon-red with blazing reddish-orange tips, flowers have bright chartreuse-gold that contrast nicely with the darker foliage, holds its color well throughout summer and fall, Zone 5-9. 4520065 polychroma First Blush pp15292: Low, mounding foliage with spectacular variegation, light green leaves have creamy-white margins with a flush of bright rose-pink along the edges, in spring rose-colored flower buds are surrounded with brilliant yellow bracts.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

12"

25 x #1

1.35

1.28

12-18"

30 x 3"

2.30

2.24

12"

30 x 3"

2.78

2.72

PERENNIALS

EUPHORBIA (Spurge) Zones 4-8

Euphorbia polychroma

Euphorbia polychroma Bonfire pp18585

Euphorbia polychroma First Blush pp15292

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HARDY FERNS in organic matter. Their varied forms, sizes, and textures add interest to the garden. Our ferns are grown from spores and have not been collected in the wild. They are 1-year old dormant plants with heavy crowns and produce fuller, more lush containers. Some evergreen varieties may be shipped with old foliage, but new fronds will quickly unfurl after transplanting. Dormant varieties will be shipped without foliage. All of our ferns should be transplanted into gallon or larger containers, and should be ready for sale in 4-5 weeks. Zone 3-8.

POTTING

THE

FERNS grow best in moist, shady locations with soil high

SHED

PLANT

Make sure plugs are adequately moist prior to planting. Soil should be well-drained with pH 5.5-6.5. Center crown and plant at soil level. Planting too deep will delay shoot development or cause the crown to rot. Planting too high may dry out the plug and crown from being too exposed to the sun.

GROW

FERNS

Although most ferns prefer cool temperatures, it is best to grow them slightly warmer at 60-65ยบF, especially the Athyrium types that do not have visible crowns.

LIGHT LEVELS

Provide 50% shade (below 2500 foot candles) for optimum growth, especially in late spring. Too much light produces light green to yellow foliage. Lower light levels produces more lush and dark green foliage.

WATER

It is important to keep ferns evenly moist and never allow them to dry out. Like Astilbe, allowing them to wilt could be deadly. Water early in the day to prevent botrytis and foliar diseases.

FERTILIZER

Ferns are light feeders, requiring only 75-100 ppm Nitrogen for good growth.

MARKETING HINT

Protect ferns from high winds. Once fronds break, they do not come back. 1 gallon fern from a 3" plug

3" fern plugs

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ATHYRIUM ATHYRIUM Zones 4-9 This genus of ferns consists of 180 species and is found throughout the world. This type of fern is the food source for many different kinds of butterflies and will tolerate drier soil than other ferns. VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4571105

filix-femina (Lady Fern): Light green lacy fronds, will tolerate more sun with good moisture. Zones 3-9.

24-30"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

4571115

filix-femina Frizelliae (Tatting Fern): Very unique form of Lady Fern with long narrow fronds and alternating half scalloped leaflets along the center stem, a bit more compact with a graceful arching habit.

12-14"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

4571175

filix-femina Ghost (Ghost Fern): A hybrid of Jap. Painted Fern and Lady Fern, taller and more upright with broad apple-green fronds with frosted gray coloring, a great highlight for the shade garden.

24-36"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

4571125

filix-femina Lady in Red (Red Lady Fern): Colorful new fern with mint green lacy fronds accented with burgundy red stems, red color intensifies with age, a nice color addition to the fern garden. Zones 3-9.

24-30"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

4571205 niponicum Pictum (Japanese Painted Fern): Green fronds are shaded with silver and highlighted with burgundy red, colors become more intense with some morning or afternoon sun.

14-18"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

4571225 niponicum Red Beauty (Red Stemmed Painted Fern): Silver, burgundy and green fronds similar to Metallicum accented with bright red stems and reddish central veins, wonderful tricolor effect.

14-18"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

24"

30 x 3"

2.08

2.02

4571075 x Branford Beauty (Branford Beauty Fern): A hybrid of Jap. Painted and Lady Fern, has similar upright growth as a Lady Fern but has the silvery gray coloration from Japanese Painted fern, reddish stems add additional color and interest, clump forming. Zones 3-9.

Athyrium filix femina (Lady Fern)

Athyrium x Branford Beauty (Branford Beauty Fern)

Athyrium f. f. Frizellae (Tatting Fern)

Athyrium f. f. Ghost (Ghost Fern)

Athyrium f. f. Lady in Red (Red Lady Fern)

Athyrium nip. Pictum (Japanese Painted Fern)

FERNS

ITEM #

Athyrium nip. Red Beauty (Red Stemmed Painted Fern)

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DRYOPTERIS DRYOPTERIS Zones 4-9 Commonly called Male Fern, Dryopteris types are found throughout the northern hemisphere. They are generally vase shaped with upright fronds that prefer moist soil and shade. Many species have colorful foliage that brighten a shady garden. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4571335 affinis Cristata The King: A large magnificent fern, long arching shiny green fronds have serrated leaflets for a frilly and ruffled appearance, slightly more sun tolerant. Zone 3-8.

36"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

4571405 erythrosora (Autumn Fern): Early spring fronds are copper colored, turning deep glossy green by summer and then coppery again in fall, evergreen.

18-24"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

20-24"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

24-36"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

ITEM #

4571415

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

erythrosora Brillianceâ&#x201E;˘ (Brilliance Autumn Fern): Selection of Autumn Fern with brighter copper-red coloring when fronds first emerge and again in the fall, more sun will intensify the color, Zone 5-9.

4571435 filix-mas (Male Fern): Tall, upright, emerald green fronds, very easy to grow and very adaptable, tolerates sun.

FERNS

Dryopteris erythosora (Autumn Fern)

Dryopteris af. Cristata The King

Dryopteris filix-mas (Male Fern)

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Dryopteris erythosora Brillance

Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern)

MATTEUCCIA MATTEUCCIA Zones 4-7 Ostrich fern is the only species of Matteuccia. This is an easy to grow selection that can form dense colonies and will grow easily along riverbanks. This is the food source for many types of butterflies. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4571505 struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern): Very tall vase-shaped form with gracefully arching fronds, very adaptable and tolerates some sun, where soil is moist.

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HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

36-48"

30 x 3"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.98

1.92

OSMUNDA OSMUNDA Zones 3-9 Ferns in the Osmunda genus are larger than most and have densely matted roots. They can be planted in wet soil and can tolerate heavy shade. PACK & SIZE

4571605 cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern): Large upright form, cinnamon-colored spore bearing fronds arise from the center, can grow up to 5' tall with constant moisture, very showy.

24-36"

30 x 3"

2.32

2.28

4571705 regalis (Royal Fern): A large slow spreading fern with narrow upright fronds, fronds first emerge soft green on narrow stems and mature to blue green, prefers moist areas.

36-48"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Osmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern)

Osmunda regalis (Royal Fern)

Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas Fern)

Polystichum polyblepharum (Tassel Fern)

FERNS

HEIGHT

ITEM #

POLYSTICHUM POLYSTICHUM Zones 3-9 Polystichum ferns have evergreen foliage which makes them interesting for all four seasons. They can adapt to any soil type and are easy to grow. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4571805 acrostichoides (Christmas Fern): Forms neat clumps of dark green leathery fronds, that first emerge with a more upright growth habit and then flatten out as the summer porgresses, a native fern that is very easy to grow, evergreen foliage, tolerates more sun with adequate moisture.

18-24"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

4571855 polyblepharum (Tassel Fern): Very glossy dark green fronds are finely cut for a more lacy affect, more upright growth habit, evergreen, Zone 5-9.

12-18"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

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FILIPENDULA FILIPENDULA (Meadow Sweet) Zones 3-8 Woodland type plants that prefer the semi-shaded and moist soils. Will tolerate more sun with adequate moisture. Most produce long-lasting delicate plumes mid summer.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4520500 rubra Venusta: Tall native with large coarse foliage and strong upright stems, dense panicles of deep pink flowers sway with the breeze.

60-72"

25 x #1

1.35

1.28

4520600 ulmaria Variegata: Dark green leaves with bold yellow variegation along the center veins, large panicles of white flowers bloom mid-summer.

36-48"

25 x #1

1.45

1.38

4520700 vulgaris Kahome: More compact plants with shiny fern-like foliage, flat panicles of long-lasting pink flowers, more drought resistant.

15-18"

25 x #1

1.45

1.38

24-30"

25 x #1

2.28

2.22

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

NEW! x Red Umbrellas: A hybrid Filipendula, compact, maple-shaped green leaves with heavy red veining and umbels of pink flowers, blooms summer.

4520710

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Filipendula rubra Venusta

Filipendula x Red Umbrellas

Filipendula vulgaris Kahome

Filipendula ulmaria Variegata

Fuchsia m. Cape Horn

FUCHSIA FUCHSIA (Hardy Fuchsia) Zones 5-9 Hardy selection of the ever-popular fuchsia. Shrub forming perennial that continues to bloom all summer. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4520755 magellanica Cape Horn: Shrub-like upright mounding habit with dark green foliage, bright magenta and purple flowers dangle from growing tips, continuous bloom all summer, requires moist well-drained soil for best growth.

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HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

24-36"

30 x 3"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

2.45

2.38

GAILLARDIA Produces mounds of everblooming flowers. Very heat and drought tolerant. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Use near the front of the border or in rock gardens.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4520795 aristata Arizona Apricot: Compact and uniform with large 3" apricot flowers with bright yellow edges, pronounced deep apricot center, very free-flowering, 2011 All-America Selection winner.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

4520815 aristata Arizona Red Shades: Compact and self-branching, flowers are crimson red with darker red centers, some petals may have yellow tips, blooms early and continues throughout summer.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

4520805 aristata Arizona Sun: Nicely compact and uniform with large 4" fiery orange-red blooms flamed with yellow edges, very floriferous with larger flowers and more brilliant color than Goblin, will bloom earlier and longer also, 2005 All-American Selection and 2005 Fleuroselect winner.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

4520935 grandiflora Mesa Bright Bicolor: This F1 hybrid has great vigor with excellent branching, bicolor flowers of bright red with a bright yellow band bloom continuously all summer, very heat and drought tolerant.

16-18"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

4520925 grandiflora Mesa Peach: This F1 hybrid has great vigor with excellent branching, bright peach flowers bloom all summer, very heat tolerant.

16-18"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

4520945 grandiflora Mesa Yellow: First F1 hybrid from seed for greater vigor and abundant flowers, excellent self-branching produces full containers of bright yellow flowers with complimentary yellow cones, very heat tolerant and blooms all summer, 2010 Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner.

16-18"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Gaillardia ar. Arizona Apricot

Gaillardia ar. Arizona Sun

Gaillardia ar. Arizona Red Shades

Gaillardia gr. Mesa Bright Bicolor

Gaillardia gr. Mesa Peach

Gaillardia gr. Mesa Yellow

PERENNIALS

GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower) Zones 4-9

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GAILLARDIA GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower) Zones 4-9 Produces mounds of everblooming flowers. Very heat and drought tolerant. Grows best in full sun in well-drained soil. Use near the front of the border or in rock gardens. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4521195

aristata Oranges & Lemons pp17092: Tangerine to peachy-orange petals with yellow tips surrounding a large golden orange cone, blue-green foliage and more upright growth habit, flowers are very long-lasting, deadhead for continuous summer bloom, Zone 5-9.

12-18"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.58

4521105

Goblin: Compact plants, large single red flowers with yellow edges, long bloom time, Zone 3-9.

12-15"

30 x 3"

0.98

0.94

14-18"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.58

4520975 x Fanfare Blaze pp23494: A bit more compact than Fanfare but just as floriferous, gorgeous burnt orange trumpet-shaped petals form pinwheels of color all summer, very heat resistance, exception long bloom time, Zone 5-9.

Gaillardia gr. x Fanfare Blaze pp23494

Gaillardia gr. Goblin

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Gaillardia ar. Oranges & Lemons pp17092

GAILLARDIA Rows of flat petals of vibrant colors on strong stems. Flowers hold their colors and age well over an exceptionally long period. Tight compact growth habit with fresh gray green hairy foliage. Ideal for containers, beds and borders. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4521035 x grandiflora Sunset Cutie ppaf: Dwarf compact plants with large red-bronze flowers with creamy-yellow tips, full flowers with double row of petals, long bloom time and colorfast.

14"

30 x 3"

1.48

1.44

4521045 x grandiflora Sunset Mexican ppaf: Bicolored flowers of watermellon-pink and light yellow, long bloom time and colorfast.

16"

30 x 3"

1.48

1.44

4521055 x grandiflora Sunset Popsy ppaf: Rosy-red flowers with yellow tips, double row of petals, long bloom time and colorfast.

16"

30 x 3"

1.48

1.44

4521065 x grandiflora Sunset Snappy ppaf: Dwarf compact plants with purple-pink flowers with creamy-yellow tips, long bloom time and colorfast.

14"

30 x 3"

1.48

1.44

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Gaillardia x gr. Sunset Cutie ppaf

Gaillardia x gr. Sunset Mexican ppaf

Gaillardia x gr. Sunset Popsy ppaf

Gaillardia x gr. Sunset Snappy ppaf

PERENNIALS

GAILLARDIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;SUNSET DWARF SERIES (Blanket Flower) Zones 5-9

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GAULTHERIA GAULTHERIA (Creeping Wintergreen) Zones 3-8 Low growing evergreen, a groundcover prized for its bright red berries and burgundy fall color foliage. Spreads by rhizomes and prefers shady areas and can tolerate acidic soils.

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4573095 procumbens: Evergreen foliage with bright red edible berries, bright burgundy fall color, groundcover for the shady garden or woodland setting.

Gaultheria procumbens

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

6-10"

24 x 3½"

Gaura lin. Gaudi™ Pink

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

2.98

2.92

Gaura lin. Gaudi™ Red

GAURA GAURA (Whirling Butterflies) Zones 5-9 Southern native perennial with low basal foliage and tall wiry flower stems. Deep tap roots make plants extremely drought and heat tolerant. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. ITEM #

4521315

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

lindheimeri Gaudi™ Pink: Forms compact mounds of dark green foliage with short spikes of delicate pink flowers, stems and buds are red for added color, excellent branching habit provides continuous summer bloom.

4521305 lindheimeri Gaudi™ Red: Forms compact mounds of dark green foliage with short spikes of deep rose-red flowers, stems and buds are dark red for added color, excellent branching habit provides continuous summer bloom.

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HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

10-16"

30 x 3"

1.48

1.42

10-16"

30 x 3"

1.48

1.42

GERANIUM Long blooming and adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions. Some have ornamental foliage for additional appeal. Most bloom heavily in late spring to early summer and then periodically throughout the summer. They are easy to grow and maintenance free. Plant in well-drained soil. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4521705 Brookside: Fast growing and longer blooming than Johnson's Blue, medium green deeply divided foliage, large cup-shaped clear blue flowers with a small white eye, plants bloom May till July and rebloom in fall during cooler weather.

18-20"

30 x 3"

1.65

1.58

4521805 cantabrigiense Biokovo: Good ground cover geranium, light green deeply serrated foliage has a slight lemon scent and turns fiery red in fall, light pink almost white flowers bloom JuneJuly.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.55

1.48

4521860 cinereum Ballerina: Low-growing mounding geranium with deeply divided foliage, lilac-pink flowers with a dark eye and crimson veins bloom continuously throughout summer, performs well in containers. Zone 3-8.

4-6"

25 x #1

1.85

1.82

4522250 Orion: A seedling from Brookside with larger 1" blue flowers with attractive violet veins, deeply divided green foliage is slightly more compact, very long flowering with good rebloom in fall, Zone 3-8.

18"

25 x #1

1.28

1.18

4522550 pratense Dark Reiter: A clone from Midnight Reiter, very compact plants with deeply divided dark purple leaves, wonderful lilac-blue flowers bloom all summer on equally dark stems, grows best in cooler moist areas, Zone 4-9.

10"

25 x #1

1.98

1.92

4522610 pratense Hocus Pocus: Dark-leaved form with dark bronze-purple foliage and bronze stems, dark buds open to produce large 2" lavender-purple flowers with white centers, vigorous grower that is tolerant of heat and humidity, maintains good color during summer, very floriferous and continues to bloom till frost, Zone 4-8.

14-16"

25 x #1

3.35

3.28

4522805 sanguineum: Low mounding type with bright magenta flowers, plants are heat tolerant and very free flowering, blooming from June into August, red foliage in fall.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.55

1.48

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

GERANIUM (Cranesbill) Zones 3-8

Perennial Plant of the Year 2015 Geranium Brookside

Geranium Orion

Geranium can. Biokovo

Geranium pratense Dark Reiter

Geranium pratense Hocus Pocus

Geranium cin. Ballerina

Geranium sanguineum

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GERANIUM–JOLLY JEWEL® SERIES (Cranesbill) Zones 3-8 Introduced by Marco van Noort, this new series of 'cinereum' type Geraniums is truly amazing with some stunning colors never seen before. Low-growing clump with deeply divided foliage and makes for a great container plant.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4521930 NEW! cinereum Jolly Jewel® Night ppaf: Two-toned hot pink-dark purple flowers, blooms continuously throughout summer.

10"

25 x #1

3.38

3.32

4521940 NEW! cinereum Jolly Jewel® Purple ppaf: Jewel-toned cup-shaped magenta-purple flowers, blooms continuously throughout summer.

10"

25 x #1

3.38

3.32

4521970 NEW! cinereum Jolly Jewel® Red ppaf: Two-toned red flowers with dark purple centers and veining, blooms continuously throughout summer.

10"

25 x #1

3.38

3.32

4521950 NEW! cinereum Jolly Jewel® Salmon ppaf: Two-toned salmon pink flowers with a dark pink center, blooms continuously throughout summer.

10"

25 x #1

3.38

3.32

4521960 NEW! cinereum Jolly Jewel® Violet ppaf: Two-toned lavender flowers with dark purple centers and veining, blooms continuously throughout summer.

10"

25 x #1

3.38

3.32

Geranium cin. Jolly Jewel® Red

Geranium cin. Jolly Jewel® Purple

Geranium cin. Jolly Jewel® Night

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

ITEM #

PERENNIALS

GERANIUM

Geranium cin. Jolly Jewel® Salmon

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Geranium cin. Jolly Jewel® Violet

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4523055 sanguineum Max Frei: More compact and more floriferous than the species, plants are fast growing and maintain attractive foliage throughout summer, deep magenta flowers bloom all summer. 4523050 sanguineum Max Frei

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

30 x 3"

1.52

1.48

25 x #1

1.42

1.38

4523075 sanguineum New Hampshire Purple: Vigorous grower that is taller than the species and bright purple flowers, exceptional long bloom time, attractive orange-red foliage in fall

16-18"

30 x 3"

1.55

1.48

4523105 sanguineum var. striatum: Very low-growing and easy to grow, drought tolerant, plants are very floriferous, gorgeous medium pink flowers with dark crimson veins, petals are lightly ruffled.

6-10"

30 x 3"

1.55

1.48

4523235 x Dreamland ppaf: Vigorous plants form dense low growing mounds with trailing stems, light dusky pink flowers with darker veins bloom heavily late spring and then continuously during summer til frost, excellent ground cover, Zone 5-9.

12-14"

30 x 3"

2.58

2.48

Geranium s. Max Frei

Geranium s. New Hampshire Purple

Geranium s. var. striatum

Geranium x Dreamland ppaf

PERENNIALS

GERANIUM (Cranesbill) Zones 3-8

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GERANIUM GERANIUM (Cranesbill) Zones 4-7 Long blooming and adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions. Some have ornamental foliage for additional appeal. Most bloom heavily in late spring to early summer and then periodically throughout the summer. They are easy to grow and maintenance free. Plant in well-drained soil. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4522620 x Havanna Blues ppaf: Huge 2Â˝" blue flowers with white centers and eye-catching dark purple veins, bright chartreuse foliage in early spring forms medium-sized mounds, very floriferous and continues to bloom till frost, Zone 5-9.

14-16"

25 x #1

3.45

3.38

4523300 x Johnson's Blue: Very popular variety with violet-blue flowers, long flowering and still considered one of the best blue geraniums.

14-18"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

100 x #1

1.28

1.22

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4523307 x Johnson's Blue

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4523600 x Rozanne pp12175: Best new introduction for continuous summer bloom, huge 2Â˝" saucershaped violet-blue flowers with white centers, attractive deep green foliage with lighter chartreuse marbling, plants are vigorous and quickly spreading yet remain compact and under control, better heat tolerance allows for continuous summer bloom.

16-18"

25 x #1

3.78

3.68

4523630 x Sandrine pp19850: Trailing type with bright chartreuse foliage and rich purple 2" flowers with black centers and veins, similar to Ann Folkard but with flowers twice the size, continuous bloomer from summer till fall, plant as a ground cover or allow to trail through other perennnials, Zone 5-9.

16-18"

25 x #1

3.18

3.08

4523705 x Tiny Monster: Vigorous and fast growing producing mounds of finely-cut green foliage, smaller purple-pink flowers bloom continuously above the foliage, exceptional long bloom time, excellent ground cover, Zone 3-8.

16-18"

30 x 3"

1.55

1.48

Perennial Plant of the Year 2008 Geranium x Havanna Blues ppaf

Geranium x Johnson's Blue

Geranium x Sandrine pp19850

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Geranium x Rozanne pp12175

Geranium x Tiny Monster

GEUM Produces mounding rosettes of serrated foliage. Prized for its early spring bloom. Grows best in moist soils with good drainage.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

12-18"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4523885 Cocktailsâ&#x201E;˘ Cosmopolitan ppaf: From Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, exquisite semi-double flowers of rose, pink and cream, flowers are sterile for exceptional long bloom time and the ruffled petals add a sence of elegance, dark green foliage remains tidy, very floriferous.

18"

30 x 3"

1.88

1.82

4523965 Flore Plena Sunrise: Large flowering double yellow, very floriferous with a very long bloom time, forms medium sized clumps, appreciates some afternoon shade.

20"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4523935 Totally Tangerine pp22041: From Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, forms larger clumps of dark green foliage with bright tangerine-orange flowers, sterile flowers, robust grower with exceptional long bloom time.

30"

30 x 3"

1.88

1.82

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4523905 chiloense Red Dragon: Fully double bright scarlet flowers bloom early spring on tall branching stems, provide adequate moisture and protect from strong afternoon sun.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Geum chil. Red Dragon

Geum x Cocktailsâ&#x201E;˘ Cosmopolitan ppaf

Geum Flore Plena Sunrise

Geum x Totally Tangerine pp22041

PERENNIALS

GEUM (Avens) Zones 4-7

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GRASSES

Panicum in 3.5" pot

GRASSES are an integral component of the perennial landscape. They provide long-season interest with summer foliage, fall flowers, and a dried winter appeal. They are very disease resistant and require little maintenance. Our dormant grasses are grown in 3½" pots, packed 24 per tray. They are one-year old plants, fully rooted, with large crowns ready to explode in spring.

THEPOTTINGSHED PLANT

Make sure pots are adequately moist prior to planting. Pots that are too dry when potting may struggle to absorb enough moisture to stimulate growth, especially in hot weather. Spread out any spiraled roots for quicker growth.

GRASSES

GROW

Use a well-drained soil that has good water-retention with a pH of 6-6.5. Most grasses grow best in moist soil, but do not tolerate being too wet.

TEMPERATURE

Grasses require warm temperatures, especially Miscanthus, in order to break dormancy. Grow in a greenhouse at a minimum 60°F. Cool season grasses, such as Calamagrostis, Festuca, Helictotrichon, and Phalaris, can be grown cooler if so desired. If growing outside or in a cold frame, please delay your order until outside temperatures have warmed accordingly.

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LIGHT LEVELS

Grow in full sun, minimum 5,000 foot candles. Too much shade will cause most grasses to stretch and become leggy.

WATER

Keep evenly moist until growth appears. Once established, grasses can be allowed to dry out between watering.

FERTILIZER

Grasses are moderate to heavy feeders. Once actively growing, feed with 100-200 ppm nitrogen for best growth.

EARLY FLOWERING

Most grasses are long day plants and are marketed in spring without flowers. For quicker growth and earlier flowering, provide long days and grow at 68-72°F.

BOUTELOUA BOUTELOUA Zones 4-9 A North American native, this short prairie grass is very drought tolerant and requires very little maintenance. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

PACK & SIZE

2-3'

24 x 3½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

2.58

2.52

N EW

4518000 NEW! gracilis Blonde Ambition pp22048: Plant Select gardeners survey's best perennial of 2013, mid to late summer chartreuse flag-like blooms, blonde seed heads by fall, provided plenty of winter interest. Tolerant of many soil types which is ideal for the low maintenance landscape.

HEIGHT

Bouteloua graciis Blonde Ambition pp22048

Calamagrostis acutiflora Avalanche

Calamagrostis acutiflora Karl Forester

Calamagrostis acutiflora Overdam

Calamagrostis arundunacea brachytricha

CALAMAGROSTIS CALAMAGROSTIS (Feather Reed Grass) Zones 4-9 Strong vertical affect with showy summer plumes and attractive winter seed heads. A cool season grass which makes it one of the first to emerge in the spring. PACK & SIZE

4576085 acutiflora Avalanche: Wide white centers and narrow green margins (opposite variegation of Overdam), upright clumps are slightly shorter than Karl Foerster but have the same landscape appeal.

3-4'

24 x 3½"

2.28

2.25

4576105 acutiflora Karl Foerster: Attractive clumping grass with upright growth habit, green leaves, feathery plumes bloom early summer and mature to attractive tan-colored seed heads in fall and winter.

4-5'

24 x 3½"

1.85

1.82

4576145 acutiflora Overdam: Nice upward clumping habit, narrow green leaves with variegated white edge, feathery plumes with wheat-colored seed heads in fall and winter.

2-3'

24 x 3½"

1.85

1.82

4576015 arundinacea brachytricha (Korean Feather Reed Grass): Medium green clumping grass with a more open form, tall stems with fluffy bottle-brush like plumes gracefully arch from the clump, plumes open slightly pink and dry to a bronze hue, tolerates moist locations.

2-3'

24 x 3½"

2.08

1.98

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

GRASSES

HEIGHT

ITEM #

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CAREX CAREX (Sedge) Zones 5-9 Low mounding grass that prefers moist soil. Use as a ground cover or around ponds and streams, will tolerate more shade than other grasses. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

12"

24 x 3½"

2.38

2.32

4576175 oshimensis Evercolor® Everillo pp21002: Neat mounding habit with lime-green foliage maturing to form solid gold mounds, gracefully arching, perfect for a splash of color in the shade garden.

12-18"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.88

4576185 oshimensis Evercolor® Everest pp20955: Neat mounding habit with variegated dark green leaves with bright white edges, gracefully arching, perfect for a splash of color in the shade garden.

12-18"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.88

4576195 oshimensis Evercolor® Eversheen ppaf: Neat mounding habit with brightly variegated dark green leaves striped with gold centers, gracefully arching, perfect for a splash of color in the shade garden.

12-16"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.88

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4576165 hachijoensis Evergold: Highly variegated with creamy yellow leaves with dark green margins, nicely clumping with aching leaves.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Carex oshimensis Evercolor® Everillo pp21002

Carex oshimensis Evercolor® Everest pp20955

Carex oshimensis Evercolor® Eversheen ppaf

GRASSES

Carex hachijoensis Evergold

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FESTUCA FESTUCA (Blue Fescue Grass) Zones 4-8 Forms small, dense mounds of tufted leaves with small seed heads held nicely above the foliage. Grown mostly for its colorful foliage ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4576275 glauca Beyond Blue pp23307: Intense powder blue that holds it's color throughout the season, the "best" fescue on the market today! 4576305 glauca Elijah Blue: Forms short rounded clumps of soft powder blue foliage, maintains good summer color.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

9-12"

30 x 3"

2.08

2.02

10"

24 x 3½"

2.08

2.02

HAKONECHLOA HAKONECHLOA (Japanese Forest Grass) Zones 4-8 Slow spreading grass with very graceful arching foliage. Prefers partial shade. Combines wonderfully with Astilbe, Hosta, and Pulmonaria HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4576345 macra All Gold: Long arching stems with narrow golden yellow leaves.

14-16"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4576355 macra Aureola: Long arching bamboo-like golden leaves with narrow dark green margins, perfect accent plant for the shady garden.

14-16"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Perennial Plant of the Year 2009 Festuca gl. Elijah Blue

Hakonechloa m. All Gold

Hakonechloa m. Aureola

Helictotrichon s. Sapphire

HELICTOTRICHON HELICTOTRICHON (Blue Oat Grass) Zones 4-9 A very upright, blue foliage, clumping grass that likes hot and dry conditions. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4576415 sempervirens Sapphire: Improved silver-blue color, nice tufting foliage with arching panicles in summer.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

24"

24 x 3½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

2.08

GRASSES

Festuca gl. Beyond Blue

2.02

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MISCANTHUS MISCANTHUS (Maiden Grass) Zones 4-9 Tall clumping grass with attractive foliage and colorful inflorescence late summer into winter. Use to add height and form to the garden. Also good for a hedge. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4576535 sinensis Adagio (Dwarf Maiden Grass): One of the shortest selections, clump forming with narrow silver-gray blades, pink-tinged plumes bloom late summer and gradually turn creamywhite by fall, yellow fall foliage, tolerant of summer heat and humidity, Zone 5-9

3-4'

24 x 3½"

2.08

2.02

4576655 sinensis Gracillimus (Maiden Grass): Very narrow green leaves with gracefully arching habit, tall coppery-red plumes late summer.

5-6'

24 x 3½"

2.08

2.02

4576695 NEW! sinensis Little Zebra pp13008 (Dwarf Zebra Grass): A compact cultivar that is noted for its cream colored horizontally banded foliage and wine-purple plumes, foliage and flowers offer great summer and fall interest in the garden. Zones 5-9.

2-3'

24 x 3½"

2.78

2.72

4576715 sinensis Morning Light (Variegated Maiden Grass): More compact, narrow green leaves with narrow variegated white edge, very graceful and elegant looking, reddish-bronze plumes bloom early fall.

4-5'

24 x 3½"

2.08

2.02

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Miscanthus sinensis Adagio

Miscanthus sinensis Gracillimus

Miscanthus sinensis Little Zebra pp13008

Miscanthus sinensis Morning Light

ITEM #

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MISCANTHUS MISCANTHUS (Maiden Grass) Zones 4-9 Tall clumping grass with attractive foliage and colorful plumes late summer into winter. Use to add height and form to the garden. Also good for a hedge. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4576765 sinensis Purpurascens (Flame Grass): Clump forming with wider leaves, green summer foliage turns brilliant red-orange in fall, narrow silvery plumes mid-summer.

4-5'

24 x 3½"

2.08

2.02

4576825 sinensis Silberfeder (Silver Feather Grass): Deep green foliage with distinct silver mid-ribs, gracefully arching form, large silvery plumes bloom earlier than most varieties, a hardier selection.

6-7'

24 x 3½"

2.08

2.02

4576865 sinensis Strictus (Porcupine Grass): Very upright growth with wide leaves variegated with golden-yellow bands, feathery beige plumes bloom fall, use as an accent plant, Zone 5-9.

5-6'

24 x 3½"

2.08

2.02

4576915 sinensis Variegatus (Variegated Japanese Silver Grass): Broad green leaves with bold white striped edges, arching form creates wide clumps, beige plumes bloom late summer.

5-7'

24 x 3½"

2.08

2.02

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Miscanthus sinensis Purpurascens

Miscanthus sinensis Silberfeder

Miscanthus sinensis Strictus

Miscanthus sinensis Variegatus

GRASSES

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PANICUM PANICUM (Switch Grass) Zones 2-9 Ornamental North American native. They are hardy, tough, practical and at the same time, beautiful. Many of the taller varieties make excellent backgrounds or screens. Their clumping habit is tidy in the garden and their airy plumes appear in late summer to fall. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

48-60"

24 x 3½"

2.08

2.02

36"

24 x 3½"

2.08

2.02

4577035 virgatum Northwind: Very sturdy and upright form with wide blue-green foliage, slender upright panicles bloom within the top of foliage creating a very vertical and formal look, very weather resistant, tan plumes in late summer and golden yellow fall foliage provide excellent fall color. 4577075 virgatum Shenandoah: Green spring upright foliage turns red by July and intensifies as summer progresses, adding to its color are bright red plumes in late summer.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Perennial Plant of the Year 2014 Panicum virgatum Shenandoah

Pennisetum a. Hamelin

Pennisetum a. Little Bunny

Pennisetum a. Burgundy Bunny

Panicum virgatum Northwind

Pennisetum a. Red Head

PENNISETUM PENNISETUM (Fountain Grass) Zones 5-9

GRASSES

Wonderful mounding grass with gracefully arching foliage and stems. Attractive bottlebrush-like flowers bloom late summer. Very floriferous. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

12-16"

24 x 3½"

2.78

2.72

4577165 alopecuroides Hameln (Dwarf Fountain Grass): Compact mounds with rosy-pink bottlebrush flowers, blooms mid-summer, very floriferous, nice winter appeal.

24"

24 x 3½"

2.08

2.02

4577185 alopecuroides Little Bunny (Miniature Fountain Grass): Dwarf form with short tufts of green leaves and miniature tan bottlebrush flowers mid-summer, very floriferous with excellent winter appeal.

10-12"

24 x 3½"

2.08

2.02

4577205 NEW! alopecuroides Red Head: Selected by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennials, 3" wide by 10" long huge purple plumes. Flowers earlier than most Pennisetums, fall interest intensifies when cool tempretures turn the foliage golden.

4-5'

24 x 3½"

2.38

2.32

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4577125 alopecuroides Burgundy Bunny pp21917: A sport of Little Bunny, miniature fountain grass with red summer highlights, foliage turns blazing red by fall till frost, tan bottlebrush flowers, appear for many months.

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

SCHIZACHYRIUM SCHIZACHYRIUM (Little Bluestem) Zones 3-9 A native clumping grass noted for its blue summer foliage and bright burgundy purple fall color. Excellent for massing or naturalizing, drought tolerant and prefers poorer soils. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4577435 scoparium Blue Heaven™ pp17310: A taller and hardier selection from the U of MN, stronger stems form sturdier more upright clumps than other species, dark blue summer foliage turns burgundy by late summer and then fades to red by fall, long thin wispy seed heads add a graceful appearance, prefers poorer soils and do not overwater.

48"

24 x 3½"

2.98

2.92

4577405 scoparium The Blues: Wonderful silver-blue foliage with exceptional burgundy-red fall color, narrow upright seed heads bloom all summer, tolerates heat and humidity.

24 x 3½"

2.28

2.22

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

SESLERIA SESLERIA (Moor Grass) Zones 4-9 A small cool season grass that's clumping in habit. Silvery-white plumes sway above narrow green foliage in summer. ITEM #

NEW! Sesleria autumnalis: Slender, white fuzzy flowers appear in early summer above clumps of narrow green blades, flowers then turn tan in fall and the foliage turns golden, tolerates many soil types from sand to clay.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

12-18"

24 x 3½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

2.48

2.42

4577455

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Schizachyrium sc. Blue Heaven

Schizachyrium sc. The Blues

Sesleria autumnalus

Sporobolus heterolepsis

SPOROBOLUS (Prairie Dropseed) Zones 3-8 A native grass with very fine leaves with a dense clumping habit. Plants are drought tolerant and grow in a wide range of soils. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4577605 heterolepsis: Narrow emerald green leaves gracefully arch from the clump, tall inflorescences of silver flowers boom late summer, wonderful deep orange fall color,

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

24-36"

24 x 3½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

2.38

GRASSES

SPOROBOLUS

2.32

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AEGOPODIUM AEGOPODIUM (Snow-on-the-Mountain) Zones 4-7 Rapid growing and spreading ground cover. Grows where other plants may have difficulty growing. Tolerates full sun to full shade. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4574045 podagraria Variegatum: Green and white variegated foliage with white flowers.

Ajuga r. Catlin's Giant

Ajuga r. Pink Lightning pp22255

Ajuga r. Black Scallop

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

10-15"

40 x 2½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.15

1.10

Ajuga r. Burgundy Glow pp15815

Aegopodium pod. Variegatum

AJUGA AJUGA (Bugleweed) Zones 3-9 Quick growing and easy to maintain. Grows well under trees where other plants may have difficulty. Blue flowers bloom on short spikes in early spring. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4574105 reptans Black Scallop pp15815: Very dark burgundy to almost black glossy foliage, large leaves are very crinkled and heavily scalloped, dark violet-blue flowers bloom early spring, plants are resistant to powdery mildew and heat tolerant.

4-6"

40 x 2½"

1.28

1.22

4574125 reptans Burgundy Glow: Bright tricolor variegation of burgundy, cream, and green; blue flower spikes bloom early spring.

4-6"

40 x 2½"

1.08

1.02

4574165 reptans Catlin's Giant: Large purplish-bronze leaves with 10" blue flower spikes in early spring.

6-10"

40 x 2½"

1.08

1.02

4574235 reptans Pink Lightning pp22255: Mint green crinkled foliage with creamy white edges, spikes of bubble-gum pink flowers bloom early spring.

4-6"

40 x 2½"

1.18

1.12

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

ASARUM (Ginger) Zones 2-9 A perfect groundcover that performs well in a shaded garden. Forms thick mats of low growing foliage. Grown for its glossy foliage as the flowers are rather inconspicuous. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4574255 canadense (American Ginger): Large round green foliage, spreads thru underground rhizomes, greater heat tolerance than europeaum.

6-8"

40 x 2½"

1.42

1.38

4574275 europaeum (European Ginger): Large 4" glossy green foliage, slow spreader that will tolerate full shade, evergreen in milder climates, less hardy, Zone 4-9.

6-8"

24 x 3½"

3.68

3.62

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

GROUND COVERS

ASARUM

Asarum canadense

Asarum europaeum

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

CERATOSTIGMA CERATOSTIGMA (Plumbago, Leadwort) Zones 4-9 Mat forming groundcover spreads by underground rhizomes. Prized for its late summer bloom. Tolerates drier locations and poorer soils ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4574295 plumbaginoides: Wiry stems with shiny green foliage, terminal clusters of gentian blue flowers bloom late summer till frost.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

8-12"

40 x 2½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.25

1.18

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GROUND COVERS

GALIUM GALIUM (Sweet Woodruff) Zones 4-9 Well-suited for moist, partially shaded areas. Prefers slightly acidic soil. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4574355 odoratum: Rosettes of narrow green leaves with fragrant tiny white flowers in spring.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

8-10"

40 x 2½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.08

1.02

HOUTTUYNIA HOUTTUYNIA (Chameleon Plant) Zones 4-9 Very aggressive, fast spreading ground cover. Should only be planted where it can be easily contained. Very versatile and adaptable. Also good for water gardens. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4574425 cordata Chameleon: Highly variegated foliage painted with yellow, green, bronze, and red; white flowers, late to break dormancy.

Galium odoratum

Houttuynia cordata Chameleon

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

6-9"

40 x 2½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.02

0.98

Lamiastrum gal. Herman's Pride

LAMIASTRUM LAMIASTRUM (Yellow Archangel) Zones 3-9 Ground cover suited for very harsh growing areas. Tolerates full shade, poor soils, drought conditions. Can be invasive in more fertile areas. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4574475 galeobdolon Herman's Pride: Highly variegated foliage of metallic silver and green, light yellow flowers bloom early summer, will grow well under trees.

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HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

8-12"

40 x 2½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.02

0.98

LAMIUM (Spotted Dead Nettle) Zones 3-8 Highly variegated foliage used to brighten dark shady areas. Maintains good color all summer and not as invasive as other ground covers. Short flower spikes bloom in spring. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4574505 maculatum Anne Greenway: Bright variegation, green leaves with a wide golden edge and silver streak along the midrib, purplish-pink flowers.

6-8"

40 x 2½"

1.02

0.98

4574625 maculatum Orchid Frost pp11122: Green leaves covered with shimmering silver overlay, orchid-pink flowers that repeat throughout summer.

4-8"

40 x 2½"

1.35

1.28

4574675 maculatum Purple Dragon pp15890: Forms dense spikes of deep purple flowers, attractive crisp silver leaves with rich green edges adds color to any shady garden, a robust grower.

4-8"

40 x 2½"

1.35

1.28

4574705 maculatum White Nancy: Silver white leaves with narrow green edge, pure white flowers, the foliage and flowers will brighten any shady spots.

4-8"

40 x 2½"

1.02

0.98

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Lamium m. Anne Greenway

Lamium m. Orchid Frost pp11122

Lamium m. Purple Dragon pp15890

Lamium m. White Nancy

GROUND COVERS

LAMIUM

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GROUND COVERS

LEPTINELLA LEPTINELLA (Brass Buttons) Zones 4-10 Slow-spreading ground cover with feathery fern-like foliage. Spreads by surface rhizomes. Plants are shallow rooted and require regular moisture. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4574735 squalida Platt's Black: Mat-forming ground cover with near black fern-like foliage, small button-like gold flowers bloom late spring, tolerates light foot traffic, plant along pathways or near the edge of the garden.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

2-3"

40 x 2½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.18

1.12

LIRIOPE LIRIOPE (Lily-turf) Zones 5-9 Low growing tufts well-suited for use as a ground cover or in mass plantings. Very easy to grow and will tolerate a wide range of conditions. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4576525 muscari Big Blue: Forms shorter tufted clumps with grassy evergreen foliage, dark violet blue flower spikes resembling hyacinths bloom late summer through fall.

8-10"

40 x 2½"

1.18

1.12

4576515 muscari Variegata: forms attractive tufted clumps of green and cream variegated foliage, short spikes of violet-blue flowers bloom late summer through fall. Zone 6-9.

10-12"

40 x 2½"

1.18

1.12

ITEM #

Leptinella squalida Platt's Black

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Liriope m. Big Blue

Liriope m. Variegata

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Pachysandra ter. Green Sheen

PACHYSANDRA PACHYSANDRA (Japanese Spurge) Zones 3-9 Fast-spreading and maintenance free. Grows best in semi-shaded areas. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4574855 terminalis Green Sheen: Improved selection, slightly more compact with very glossy green foliage.

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HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

40 x 2½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.05

0.98

SAGINA (Irish Moss) Zones 4-7 Creeping moss-like evergreen groundcover. Best suited for the rock garden or between stepping stones. Prefers moist areas. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4575555 subulata: Forms dense green mats, tiny white flowers bloom late spring.

2-4"

40 x 2½"

1.08

1.04

4575565 subulata Aurea: Bright golden yellow foliage forms dense mats, tiny white flowers bloom late spring.

2-4"

40 x 2½"

1.08

1.04

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

GROUND COVERS

SAGINA

Sagina subulata

Vinca m. Bowles Variety

Sagina subulata Aurea

VINCA VINCA (Periwinkle) Zones 4-9 Short trailing ground cover that quickly forms a dense mat. Good for sun or shade. Very floriferous in spring. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4575365 minor Bowles Variety: Dark green leaves with deep blue flowers, more mounding type than rooting along the stem.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

6-8"

40 x 2½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.02

0.98

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HEATHER CALLUNA (Heather) Zones 3-7 Commonly known as 'Scotch' heather, these are truly hardy and offer showy foliage and flowers will last for months. Plant in fun and well drained soil. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4524225 Calluna vulgaris (Heather assortment; 4 varieties, 6 pots each) Tiny scale-like evergreen leaves, flowers appear in summer, forms low-growing mounds or spreading mats.

Calluna vulgaris (Heather assortment) 3.5" pot

Helenium a. Mariachi™ Fuego

Helenium a. Mariachi™ Sombrero

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

6-12"

24 x 3½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

2.95

2.92

Helenium a. Mariachi™ Salsa

Helenium x Short ‘n' Sassy

HELENIUM HELENIUM (Sneezeweed) Zones 3-8 Tall clump-forming perennial for the sunny border. Large daisy-like flowers bloom in terminal clusters on tall stems. Grow in well-drained soil. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4524345 autumnale Mariachi™ Fuego ppaf: Dwarf Helenium with bright red and yellow bicolor flowers, plants remain compact and flowers are held nicely above the foliage, excellent branching for continuous bloom all summer.

18-22"

30 x 3"

1.75

1.68

4524375 autumnale Mariachi™ Salsa ppaf: Dwarf Helenium with deep red flowers, compact plants are very floriferous with well-branching stems and will continue to bloom all summer.

18-22"

30 x 3"

1.75

1.68

4524355 autumnale Mariachi™ Sombrero ppaf: Bright yellow flowers with matching yellow cones, compact plants, excellent branching and very floriferous for continious summer bloom.

18-22"

30 x 3"

1.75

1.68

4524395 x Short 'n' Sassy ppaf: very compact growth with bright mulit-colored flowers of gold and orange, pronounced chocolate cones provides lasting interest, very floriferous and blooms all summer. Zone 4-8

12-18"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

HELIOPSIS Very floriferous genus for the sun. Plant in well-drained average soil. Plants are heat and drought tolerant. Deadhead to promote constant summer bloom. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4524605 helianthoides Summer Nights: Deep golden yellow flowers with mahogany-red centers, reddish stems and red-tinged foliage add additional appeal, excellent for late summer color.

3-4'

30 x 3"

1.88

1.82

4524700 helianthoides Summer Sun: Large 3" double yellow flowers sit above upright foliage, tough and easy to grow.

3-4'

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

4524555 helianthoides Sunstruck pp25524: Highly variegated green and white foliage, forms compact clumps, huge bright yellow flowers bloom early and throughout summer. Zone 4-9.

14-16"

30 x 3"

1.88

1.82

4524755 helianthoides Venus: Tall upright growth with strong stems, has large 4-5" golden-yellow flowers.

24-36"

30 x 3"

1.55

1.48

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Helioposis hel. Summer Sun

Helioposis hel. Summer Nights

Helioposis hel. Venus

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

HELIOPSIS (False Sunflower) Zones 3-9

Helioposis hel. Sunstruck ppaf

Helleborus o. Royal Heritage™ Strain

HELLEBORUS HELLEBORUS (Lenten Rose) Zones 4-8 Evergreen plants that are prized for their early spring flowers and long bloom period. Foliage is thick and leathery. Plants are quite tolerant of shade and will form large clumps if left undisturbed. Well-suited for the woodland garden. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4525135 orientalis Royal Heritage™ Strain: Selected for its wide color range of red, pink, purple, white, yellow and varying shades thereof, plants produce large 2" flowers early spring.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

18-24"

24 x 3½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

3.98

3.92

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HEMEROCALLIS Many of our Daylilies are grown on the West Coast. The extended growing season there allows for bigger root development which means that after potting, your containers will fill out quickly. There are so many varieties, from tall to short in size and ever blooming to giant blooming, the options are endless. You can't go wrong with daylilies. They are easy to grow and virtually maintanence free. It's a win-win for everyone.

HAVE YOU TRIED OUR FRESH DUG DAYLILIES? If you haven't already, you should! Our West Coast grown summer daylilies are fresh dug and full of vigor and pack a powerful punch. They will explode with growth once you pot them into a 1 or 2 gallon container. We ship this program the first and last week of June. Plants can be grown for fall sales or for next spring sales. There are more than 40 varieties to choose from with lots of color options; many are rebloomers. Go to www.growingcolors.com for more information.

DORMANT

Plants are deciduous, completely losing their foliage. Most dormant types are very hardy, but may perform poorly in frost-free areas. New growth originates from the formation of new eyes from the crown.

EVERGREEN

Plants continue to grow in mild climates and foliage does not die back. Best types for extreme southern areas and less hardy in northern areas. New growth originates from the center of the old foliage.

SEMI-EVERGREEN

Plants exhibiting characteristics of both dormant and evergreen types. Perform equally well in the North and South.

DIPLOID

Daylilies with 2 sets of chromosomes. Usually faster growing, producing more "grassy" growth and ever-blooming types.

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HEMEROCALLIS HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4525250 Always Afternoon: Early, large 5Â˝" rosy-purple flowers with a dark plum-purple eye and green throat, nicely ruffled lighter pink edges, strong tetraploid plants with heavy stems and attractive foliage all season, extended bloom and reblooms, Award Winner & Popularity Poll.

22"

25 x #1 Div.

1.85

1.78

4525280 Bakabana: Super Bloomer with over 600 flowers after 3 years, early-mid, bright yellow 4" flowers with lightly ruffled edges, sturdy tetraploid plants, excellent rebloomer.

24"

25 x #1 Div.

1.65

1.58

4525340 Bela Lugosi: Mid, large 6" very dark, deep purple with bright lime green throat, strong tetraploid plants with sturdy stems, excellent branching with good bud count, considered one of the best true purples with very sun fast color, Award Winner & Popularity Poll.

33"

25 x #1 Div.

2.35

2.28

4525360 NEW! Bestseller: Mid to late, large 5" fragrant lavender-pink flowers trimmed with yellow ruffles edged above a greenish throat, compact and re-blooms.

24"

25 x #1 Div.

2.88

2.82

4525500 Big Smile: Mid, huge 7" flowers, tetraploid, reblooms, strong stems, sunny yellow with ruffled pink blush edge.

24"

25 x #1 Div.

1.98

1.88

4525550 Big Time Happy: Early, everblooming, soft lemon yellow 4" flowers with ruffled petals, diploid, excellent rebloomer.

16"

25 x #1 Div.

1.28

1.18

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Hemerocallis Bakabana

Hemerocallis Bela Lugosi

Hemerocallis Bestseller

Hemerocallis Big Smile

Hemerocallis Big Time Happy

Hemerocallis Always Afternoon

PERENNIALS

HEMEROCALLIS (Daylily) Zones 3-9

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HEMEROCALLIS HEMEROCALLIS (Daylily) Zones 3-9 HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4525610 Calico Jack: Early-mid, bright yellow flowers with bold plum-red edge and eye, large 6" flowers with ruffled edges, strong tetraploid and semi-evergreen plants have excellent substance.

24"

25 x #1 Div.

1.98

1.88

4525680 Catherine Woodbury: Mid-late, 6" fragrant flowers, extended bloom, flowers held well above foliage, excellent landscaper, pale lavender-pink with yellow throat.

30"

25 x #1 Div.

1.18

1.08

4525800 Chicago Apache: Mid-late, 5" ruffled flowers, sturdy tetraploid plants, extremely colorfast, fiery scarlet-red.

30"

25 x #1 Div.

1.68

1.62

4525850 Congo Coral: Early-mid, 5" double salmon-coral flowers with a red eye-zone and yellow throat, slightly fragrant, sturdy tetraploid plants, reblooms in fall.

24"

25 x #1 Div.

2.18

2.08

4525870 Cosmopolitan: Early-mid, miniature 2Â˝" rosy-pink flowers with perfect round form and ruffled edges, compact plants have excellent bud count and are very floriferous, slightly fragrant and reblooming make this daylily a perfect compliment to Stella D'Oro.

18"

25 x #1 Div.

1.98

1.88

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Hemerocallis Calico Jack

Hemerocallis Catherine Woodbury

Hemerocallis Congo Coral

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Hemerocallis Chicago Apache

Hemerocallis Cosmopolitan

HEMEROCALLIS HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4525880 Custard Candy: Super Bloomer with over 500 flowers after 3 years, early-mid, 4Âź" flowers, gorgeous creamy yellow with a maroon eye and narrow yellow picotee edge, sturdy tetraploid plants with thick stems, excellent rebloomer, one of the best, Award Winner & Popularity Poll.

24"

25 x #1 Div.

2.08

1.98

4525890 Daring Deception: Super Bloomer with over 500 flowers after 3 years, early-mid, large 5" lavender-pink flowers with a large dark purple eye and matching ruffled edges, sturdy tetraploid plants, semi-evergreen foliage, excellent rebloomer.

24"

25 x #1 Div.

2.08

1.98

4525840 Diva's Choice: Bright bubble gum-pink flowers with highly ruffeld yellow margins and a yellow throat, large 6" flowers bloom heavily early summer and again late summer as temperatures begin to cool, semi-evergreen foliage, vibrant color with excellent rebloom.

23"

25 x #1 Div.

2.68

2.62

4526370 Entrapment: Super Bloomer with over 600 flowers after 3 years, mid, large 6" blue-purple flowers with a yellow throat and wonderful ruffling, excellent rebloomer and destined to be one of the best.

26"

25 x #1 Div.

1.98

1.88

4526480 NEW! Excellent: Mid, large fragrant 5" dark purple-burgundy flowers with gold ruffled edges and bright yellow-green throats, tetraploid and re-blooms.

12-18"

25 x #1 Div.

2.88

2.82

4526540 Fooled Me: Super Bloomer with over 500 flowers after 3 years, mid, large 5Â˝" bright golden yellow flowers with a large deep red eye zone and green throat, a narrow red line accents ruffled edge, tetraploid plants have strong stems and excellent substance, extended bloom, Award Winner & Popularity Poll.

24"

25 x #1 Div.

1.98

1.88

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Hemerocallis Daring Deception

Hemerocallis Diva's Choice

Hemerocallis Excellent

Hemerocallis Fooled Me

Hemerocallis Custard Candy

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

HEMEROCALLIS (Daylily) Zones 3-9

Hemerocallis Entrapment

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HEMEROCALLIS HEMEROCALLIS (Daylily) Zones 3-9 HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4526580 Fragrant Returns: Similar to Happy Returns with a strong sweet fragrance, early, 4" very fragrant light lemon flowers, lightly ruffled, very extended bloom for evening show, destined to be one of the best.

18"

25 x #1 Div.

1.48

1.42

4526590 Frosted Vintage Ruffles: Super bloomer with over 300 flowers after 3 years, early bloom, wonderful pastel blend of creamy yellow with a pink blush and darker pink edges, these 5" flowers are extremely fragrant and heavily ruffled, robust grower and reblooms.

24"

25 x #1 Div.

2.48

2.38

4526600 Gentle Shepherd: Early-mid, 5" lightly ruffled, near white flowers with a chartreuse throat.

26"

25 x #1 Div.

1.68

1.58

4526800 Happy Returns: Early, everblooming, 4" fragrant flowers, lightly ruffled, very extended bloom, light yellow.

18"

25 x #1 Div.

1.28

1.22

4526807 Happy Returns: Bulk.

100 x #1 Div.

1.22

1.18

4526802 Happy Returns: For quart production.

150 x #2 Div.

0.75

0.72

4526806 Happy Returns: For 2 gallon production.

25 x Clumps

1.82

1.78

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Hemerocallis Fragrant Returns

Hemerocallis Frosted Vintage Ruffles

Hemerocallis Gentle Shepherd

Hemerocallis Happy Returns

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HEMEROCALLIS HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4526870 NEW! Heavenly Flight of Angels: Mid, an exceptional diploid with blooms that stay open for two days, yellow spider flowers with white eye are up to 10" wide, fragrant and semievergreen.

36"

25 x #1 Div.

2.88

2.82

4526900 Hyperion: Mid, 6" very fragrant flowers, extended bloom, reblooms, outstanding landscaper, lemon yellow.

36"

25 x #1 Div.

1.38

1.32

4527040 NEW! Irresistible Charm: Early, large 7" sunny yellow blooms with ruffled orange edges, redorange eyes and green throats, tetraploid and re-blooms.

24"

25 x #1 Div.

2.88

2.82

4527050 Janice Brown: Early-mid, 4" vibrant pink flowers with a extra large raspberry-pink eye and green throat, ruffled edges, vigorous grower with well-branched stems, exceptional performer with high bud counts and consistent rebloom.

21"

25 x #1 Div.

1.68

1.62

4527120 Lacy Doily: Super bloomer with over 500 flowers after 3 years, Mid-late, 4" double peach flowers with shades of apricot and coral, fragrant and extended bloom, evergreen foliage, excellent rebloomer.

24"

25 x #1

2.75

2.68

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

ITEM #

PERENNIALS

HEMEROCALLIS (Daylily) Zones 3-9

Hemerocallis Heavenly Flight of Angels

Hemerocallis Janice Brown

Hemerocallis Hyperion

Hemerocallis Irresistible Charm

Hemerocallis Lacy Doily

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HEMEROCALLIS HEMEROCALLIS (Daylily) Zones 3-9 HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

14-16"

25 x #1 Div.

1.48

1.42

4527370 Mauna Loa: Early-mid, large 5" bright coppery-orange flowers with a thin ruffled edge and green throat, strong tetraploid plants with sturdy upright stems and high bud count, excellent landscape performer.

22"

25 x #1 Div.

1.68

1.62

4527500 Moonlit Masquerade: Early-mid, large 6" flowers, reblooms, semi-evergreen, tetraploid, strong grower, creamy white with dark purple eye and picotee edge, Popularity Poll.

26"

25 x #1 Div.

1.68

1.62

4527540 Moses Fire: Mid, large 6" double bright red flowers with a faint yellow edge, the double petals and exaggerated ruffling create very full flowers, high bud count and excellent rebloom, Award Winner.

22"

25 x #1 Div.

2.28

2.18

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4527140 Little Anna Rosa: Super Bloomer with over 500 flowers after 3 years, early, round 3" pink flowers with ruffled edges, fragrant, extended bloom, evergreen foliage.

Hemerocallis Little Anna Rosa

Hemerocallis Mauna Loa

Hemerocallis Moonlit Masquerade

Hemerocallis Moses Fire

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

HEMEROCALLIS HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4527590 NEW! Naughty Red: Mid, large 6" scarlet-red blooms with gold ruffled edges, tetraploid and re-blooms.

24"

25 x #1 Div.

2.88

2.82

4527600 Night Beacon: Early-mid, 4" flowers, extended bloom, reblooms, dark reddish-purple with large showy yellow throat.

22"

25 x #1 Div.

1.45

1.38

4527630 Night Embers: Early-mid, large 5" double flowers, deep velvety red petals have darker accents and a thin white line along the ruffled edge, semi-evergreen foliage and excellent rebloomer, Award Winner.

30"

25 x #1 Div.

2.28

2.18

4527650 Pandora's Box: Early-mid, 4" creamy white with a prominent cranberry-purple eye, fragrant flowers are nicely ruffled and very sun fast, a vigorous grower and reblooms, great for landscaping, Award Winner.

24"

25 x #1 Div.

1.58

1.52

4527700 Pardon Me: Mid, 3" fragrant flowers, fast grower and prolific bloomer, reblooms, very color fast deep red, award for best miniature flower.

18"

25 x #1 Div.

1.38

1.32

75 x #1 Div.

1.28

1.22

4527702 Pardon Me: For quart production.

150 x #2 Div.

0.90

0.88

4527706 Pardon Me: For 2 gallon production.

25 x Clumps

1.98

1.92

25 x #1 Div.

2.88

2.82

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4527707 Pardon Me: Bulk

24"

4527860 NEW! Primal Scream: Mid, Large 8" brilliant gold-orange blooms with a green throat and have narrow, twisted, recurved tepals, 2003 Stout Medal Winner .

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

HEMEROCALLIS (Daylily) Zones 3-9

Hemerocallis Night Beacon

Hemerocallis Pandora's Box

Hemerocallis Pardon Me

Hemerocallis Night Embers

Hemerocallis Naughty Red

Hemerocallis Primal Scream

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HEMEROCALLIS HEMEROCALLIS (Daylily) Zones 3-9 HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4527840 Rocket City: Mid, large 6" bright orange flowers with a dark burnt-orange eye, throat and midribs are lighter orange, strong tetraploid plants, excellent landscape variety.

36"

25 x #1 Div.

1.68

1.62

4527870 Ruby Stella ppaf: Early, 3" vibrant ruby-red flowers with a small yellow throat, slightly fragrant, excellent rebloomer with perfect landscaping height to compliment Stella D'oro, selection from Pardon Me with more vigor and better bud counts. 4527877 Ruby Stella ppaf: Bulk

18"

25 x #1 Div.

1.68

1.62

100 x #1 Div.

1.64

1.58

4527950 Purple D'Oro: Early, small 3" purple flowers that rebloom, hence its name, flowers have reddish-purple petals with darker purple veins and lighter lavender sepals, edges are lightly ruffled, taller and not as compact as Stella D'oro. 4527957 Purple D'Oro: Bulk

18"

25 x #1 Div.

1.38

1.32

18"

100 x #1 Div.

1.32

1.28

4528200 Salieri: Early, 5" flowers, extended bloom, tetraploid plants, strong grower, very dark almost black flowers.

26"

25 x #1 Div.

1.45

1.38

4528400 South Seas: Mid, 6" ruffled flowers, fragrant, extended bloom, reblooms, tetraploid, strong grower with exceptional bud count, iridescent coral-pink with a dark coral band, Popularity Poll.

23"

25 x #1 Div.

1.68

1.62

4528470 Spacecoast Early Bird: Very early bloom with 4" round rose-pink flowers, recurved ruffled petals with narrow gold edges, exceptional bud count and excellent rebloomer, sturdy tetraploid plants with semi-evergreen foliage.

24"

25 x #1 Div.

2.68

2.62

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Hemerocallis Purple D'Oro

Hemerocallis Rocket City

Hemerocallis Ruby Stella ppaf

Hemerocallis Salieri

Hemerocallis South Seas

Hemerocallis Spacecoast Early Bird

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HEMEROCALLIS ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4528800 Stella D'Oro: Early-mid, everblooming, 3" fragrant golden-yellow flowers, extended bloom, highest award winner and best rebloomer. 4528807 Stella D'Oro: Bulk

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

12"

25 x #1 Div. 75 x #1 Div.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

0.75

0.72

0.70

4528802 Stella D'Oro: For quart production.

150 x #2 Div.

0.55

0.52

4528806 Stella D'Oro: For 2 gallon production.

25 x Clumps

1.45

1.38

4528850 Stella Supreme ppaf: Early, clear lemon chiffon 3" flowers, more open faced flowers and a pleasing citrus fragrance, extended bloom and excellent rebloomer for continued season of color, excellent for landscaping.

18"

25 x #1 Div.

1.68

1.62

4529900 Strawberry Candy: Early-mid, 5" ruffled flowers, extended bloom, reblooms, semi-evergreen foliage, tetraploid, strong grower, strawberry pink with rose-red eye and reddish picotee edge, Award Winner & Popularity Poll.

26"

25 x #1 Div.

1.68

1.62

4530400 Wineberry Candy: Early-mid, 5" very fragrant flowers, extended bloom, tetraploid, strong grower, award for best fragrance, orchid with purple eye.

22"

25 x #1 Div.

1.68

1.62

Hemerocallis Stella D'Oro

Hemerocallis Stella Supreme ppaf

Hemerocallis Strawberry Candy

Hemerocallis Wineberry Candy

PERENNIALS

HEMEROCALLIS (Daylily) Zones 3-9

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HEUCHERA (Coral Bells) offer exactly what you want from a perennial, brightly colored foliage that lasts all summer, tons of bell shaped flower spikes and a neat and tidy clumping habit. There are lots of new varieties with leaf colors in shades of red, orange, yellow, green and purple.

POTTING

THE

PERENNIALS

HEUCHERA

SHED

SOIL

Use well-drained, commercial potting soil especially if growing in partial shade. Heuchera grow best when kept drier.

LIGHT

Grow in partial shade or filtered sunlight. Foliage can wash out if grown in full sun.

FERTILIZE

Heuchera are not heavy feeders. Use a light 5-10-5 fertilizer in granular slow-release form.

Heuchera Fire Alarm

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HEUCHERA HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4530605 Amethyst Mist: Vigorous grower with large glossy leaves of amethyst purple, as the plant matures the older leaves become more silver, forms a large clump up to 24" across, Zone 3-9.

10"

30 x 3"

1.48

1.42

4530665 Berry Smoothie pp21871: A villosa hybrid with better cold tolerance, forms large clumps of bright rosy-pink mounds that mature to a purple-rose by late summer, vigorous grower and maintains summer color, white flowers bloom mid summer.

18"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4530645 Black Out pp20613: Forms tight compact mounds of very dark almost black foliage, maintains excellent dark color during summer heat, roundish glossy leaves shimmer in the garden and offer great contrast to other heuchera, creamy flowers bloom mid summer.

6-8"

30 x 3"

2.58

2.52

4530705 Caramel pp16560: Villosa hybrid with glowing golden-orange leaves turning a bit more apricot with warmer weather, foliage is fuzzy giving the plants a more frosted look, plants are very heat and humidity tolerant, a vigorous grower.

30 x 3"

2.58

2.52

4530845 NEW! Cassis: A Thierry Delabroye introduction, deep purple-black matte foliage with a compact neat habit, a profusion of cherry-pink blooms late spring through summer. Zone 3-9.

12"

30 x 3"

2.68

2.26

16-18"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4530905 Cherry Cola pp22967: Grown for its colorful foliage and flowers, forms low mounds of red foliage, tall stems of complimentary cherry-red flowers bloom early summer, compact and very floriferous.

Heuchera Amethyst Mist

Heuchera Blackout pp20613

Heuchera Berry Smoothie pp21871

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

HEUCHERA (Coral Bells) Zones 4-9

Heuchera Caramel pp16560

Heuchera Cassis ppaf

Heuchera Cherry Cola pp22967

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HEUCHERA HEUCHERA (Coral Bells) Zones 4-9 HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4530925 Circus ppaf: Villosa hybrid with large multi-colored foliage, produces large lime-green foliage with a silver overlay and stunning red-black veins during summer, foliage turns peach-pink during cooler weather in spring and fall, tall spikes of gorgeous hot pink flowers bloom early summer, heat tolerant.

14"

30 x 3"

2.58

2.52

4530935 Citronelle pp17934: Villosa hybrid, a sport of Caramel with brighter lemon yellow foliage, a strong grower with fuzzy leaves, better heat and sun tolerance, creamy flowers bloom mid-summer.

12"

30 x 3"

2.58

2.52

4530985 Crimson Curls pp13729: Unbelievably ruffled and curly foliage forms nice compact clumps, purple-green leaves combine with burgundy-red undersides to produce an overall crimson color, sprays of tiny white flowers in bloom spring to early summer.

10"

30 x 3"

2.28

2.18

9-12"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

10-12"

30 x 3"

3.38

3.28

ITEM #

4531015

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Fire Alarm pp24525: Villosa hybrid, bright red foliage in spring and fall with summer foliage more brick-red, forms medium clumps with thick leatherly leaves, white flowers bloom midisummer.

4531025 NEW! Forever Purple ppaf: A Terra Nova introduction, If you love purple, this ones for you! A real knockout with vibrant purple glossy foliage and fluted edges. Very short spikes of purple-pink flowers in summer which brings you four seasons of purple!

Heuchera Citronelle pp17934

Heuchera Crimson Curls pp13729

Heuchera Circus ppaf

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Heuchera Fire Alarm pp24525

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Heuchera Forever Purple ppaf

HEUCHERA HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

15-20"

30 x 3"

2.58

2.52

4531055 Galaxy pp24574: Variegated foliage of dark red with pink spots; foliage emerges bright red in spring and darkens by summer, as the leaves darken the lighter pink spots become more prominent, very heat and humidy tolerant, white flowers bloom early summer.

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4530995 Georgia Peach pp19375: Forms large clumps with leaves up to 8" across, gorgeous color changes throughout the season, bright peachy-orange spring color turns to rose by summer and then rosy-purple by fall all througout with a silver overlay, creamy flowers early to midsummer.

14"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4531225 NEW! Lime Marmalade pp21861: A sport of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Marmalade', bigger than other lime-green coral bells, ruffled foliage, large mounding habit, white blooms late spring to early summer.

10"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4531035 Frosted Violet pp15085: A large and very colorful selection, foliage first emerges maroonpurple with reddish undersides and matures to a deep plum-purple, deep purple veins add contrast, a vigorous grower with large cupped-shaped cut leaves, maintains summer color and intensifies with cooler fall temperatures, pubescent foliage give plants an overall frosted look, pink flowers mid-summer, Zone 3-9.

Heuchera Frosted Violet pp15085

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

HEUCHERA (Coral Bells) Zones 4-9

Heuchera Galaxy pp24574

Heuchera Georgia Peach pp19375

Heuchera Lime Marmelade pp21861

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HEUCHERA HEUCHERA (Coral Bells) Zones 4-9 HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

10-12"

30 x 3"

2.58

2.52

4531255 Marmalade pp15945: Larger and more vigorous grower than 'Amber Waves' with a bit more red coloring, rich shiny undulating leaves range in color from pumpkin to rusty-red, matching small reddish flowers in early summer adds to the ensemble.

10"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4531245 NEW! Mega Caramel ppaf: Like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Caramel' but much bigger! Caramel foliage with pink-purple undersides, large cream flowers on arching stems blooms mid summer to early fall.

18-20"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

10"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4531295 Miracle pp20274: A strong and vigorous grower that changes colors with the season, spring foliage is bright chartreuse with reddish-purple highlights, leaves mature to brick red with only a chartreuse edge remaining, pink flowers bloom mid-summer.

8-10"

30 x 3"

2.58

2.52

4531805 micrantha Palace Purple: Large purple-bronze maple-leaf shaped foliage, tall purple panicles of white flowers in early summer, plants will grow in full sun but hold their color best in partial shade, Zone 3-9.

8-10"

30 x 3"

0.89

0.85

4531808 micrantha Palace Purple

8-10"

48 x 2"

0.69

0.65

ITEM #

4531175

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Magnum ppaf: Villosa hybrid with absolutely huge foliage, large deep burgundy-red 8-10" leaves with darker veins and a light silver overlay, white flowers mid summer, this one will impress.

4531275 Midnight Rose pp18551: A sport from Obsidian, dark purple almost black foliage is spotted and flecked with bright fuchsia markings, these colorful spots eventually lighten to a creamy color as the plant matures, spectacular and unique plant, Zone 3-9.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Heuchera Magnum ppaf

Heuchera Marmelade pp15945

Heuchera Mega Caramel ppaf

Heuchera Midnight Rose pp18551

Heuchera Miracle pp20274

Heuchera mic. Palace Purple

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HEUCHERA ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

10"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4531405

Obsidian pp14836: The blackest heuchera yet, shiny and rounded leaves are very dark purple almost black, sprays of tiny white flowers bloom in early summer, great contrast and accent plant for the garden.

4531425

NEW! Paris pp18881: The best reblooming heuchera to date! Deep-rose colored flowers atop blue-green foliage with silver overlay, reblooms in late summer, one bloom stem can last for 2 months.

10-18"

30 x 3"

3.28

4531445

Pink Pearls ppaf: Forms medium sized mounds of orange-pink foliage, extremely floriferous with gorgeous pink flowers on reddish stems, excellent foliage and flower color.

15-18"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4531505

Plum Pudding: Compact mounds of dark plum-purple foliage with silver marbling, one of the darkest cultivars, pale pink flowers bloom summer, Zone 3-9.

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

4531508

Plum Pudding

48 x 2"

1.58

1.52

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

4531605 Silver Scrolls pp12066: Vigorous grower yet maintains a nice shape, metallic silvery leaves with dark bronze veining, pink buds open to white flowers in early summer, very heat tolerant, Zone 3-9.

11"

30 x 3"

2.28

2.24

4531905 sanguinea Firefly: Rounded green leaves with fragrant scarlet-red flowers late spring, Zone 3-9.

PERENNIALS

HEUCHERA (Coral Bells) Zones 4-9

Heuchera Obsidian pp14836

Heuchera Paris pp18881

Heuchera Pink Pearls ppaf

Heuchera Plum Pudding

Heuchera sanguinea Firefly

Heuchera Silver Scrolls pp12066

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HEUCHERA HEUCHERA (Coral Bells) Zones 4-9 HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4531655 Snow Angel: Highly variegated light green foliage mottled and speckled creamy white, leaves are deeply lobed and nicely ruffled, makes perfect little mounds accented with pink-red flowers in spring, Zone 3-9.

8-12"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

4531685 Stainless Steel pp23349: Metallic silver-green leaves with deep purple veins, early spring foliage is almost pure silver, very heat and humidity tolerant, white flowers bloom mid summer.

8-12"

30 x 3"

2.58

2.52

4531745 Tiramisu pp20429: Villosa hybrid with bright golden-yellow foliage with red centers, the red pigmentation follows along the veins creating an interesting mosaic of gold and red, very vigorous and strong grower, good heat and sun tolerance, creamy flowers bloom mid-summer.

8-10"

30 x 3"

2.58

2.52

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Heuchera Stainless Steel pp23349

Heuchera Snow Angel

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Heuchera Tiramisu pp20429

HEUCHERA ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

4532035 Heuchera Crisp™ Assortment: bred by Terra Nova Nurseries for their highly ruffled and crinkled foliage. 3 varieties - 8 x 3.5" pots each, tray of 24.

PACK & SIZE

24 x 3.5"

Apple Crisp pp23576: green with a white veil, deeply serrated and ruffled foliage, tight mounding habit.

8 x 3.5"

Blackberry Crisp pp22914: deep burgundy spring foliage deepens to purple-black in summer, white flowers, very crinkled and crispy foliage.

8 x 3.5"

Peach Crisp pp23309: extremely ruffled peach to amber foliage, tight mounding habit.

8 x 3.5"

4532045 Heuchera Little Cutie™ Assortment: Dwarf heuchera from Terra Nova Nurseries for smaller gardens. Excellent for Fairy gardens and mixed patio containers. 3 varieties - 8 x 3.5" pots each, tray of 24.

24 x 3.5"

Coco pp24546: a miniature Obsidian with dark chocolate leaves, creamy white flowers, long bloom time.

8 x 3.5"

Sugar Berry pp24565: Violet leaves with dark veins, short stems of pink flowers, long blooming.

8 x 3.5"

Sweet Tart pp24573: forms compact clumps of bright lime foliage, gorgeous spikes of cerise and hot pink flowers bloom all summer.

8 x 3.5"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

3.35

3.28

3.35

3.28

Heuchera Apple Crisp pp23576

Heuchera Blackberry Crisp pp22914

Heuchera Peach Crisp pp23309

Heuchera Coco pp24546

Heuchera Sugar Berry pp24565

Heuchera Sweet Tart pp24573

PERENNIALS

HEUCHERA (Coral Bells) Zones 4-9

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HEUCHERELLA HEUCHERELLA (Foamy Bells) Zones 4-9 Heucherella are a hybrid cross between Heuchera and Tiarella, resulting in plants with similar growth and cultural characteristics as their parents. Most produce nice compact mounds with colorful foliage and sprays of tiny flowers in spring. Heucherella grow best in partial shade in well-drained soil, but will tolerate more sun with adequate moisture. Excellent for woodland settings. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4532145

Golden Zebra pp22104: WOW, this one stands out! bright yellow foliage with contrasting wide dark-red markings along the veins, forms dense mounds with extremely cut leaves, white flowers bloom spring.

8-12"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4532165

Solar Eclipse pp23647: From Terra Nova with stunning color, broadly scalloped dark burgundy-foliage has bright lime green edges, this vigorous grower forms dense clumps and maintains its color through all seasons, white flowers bloom late spring.

16"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4532175

Sweet Tea pp21296: Villosa hybrid forming large clumps, huge cinnamon-orange leaves have darker bronze veins, bright spring foliage darkens in summer and lightens again in the fall, white flowers bloom spring.

20"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

Heucherella Solar Eclipse pp23647

Heucherella Golden Zebra pp22104

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Heucherella Sweet Tea pp21296

HIBISCUS Hardy Hibiscus are upright perennials and they make a statement with their dinnerplate sized flowers. They bloom midto late-summer and grow best in full sun in moist soil. Hibiscus are very late to break dormancy and need temperatures above 50F before growth will appear. Available for shipping week 15, April 4th. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

30-35"

32 x 2½"

3.28

3.22

4532600 Kopper King pp10793: Compact plants with maple leaf-shaped foliage, leaves have consistent copper-red coloring with more orange undersides, huge 12" ruffled white flowers with a red eye.

42"

32 x 2½"

3.28

3.22

4532674 NEW! Little Prince ppaf: Compact hardy hibiscus, small green maple-shaped leaves, 10" ruffled neon lavender flowers with pink edges and red centers, blooms from top to bottom of the plant, late spring thru fall!

24-30"

32 x 2½"

3.28

3.22

4532714 NEW! New Old Yella ppaf: Improved ‘Old Yella', better yellow and much more compact, small green maple-shaped leaves, 6" thick yellow blooms with red centers, blooms from top to bottom of plant, late spring through fall!

24-30"

32 x 2½"

3.28

3.22

48"

32 x 2½"

3.28

3.22

24-30"

32 x 2½"

3.28

3.22

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4532550 Fireball pp13631: A compact grower with maple-shaped burgundy-green foliage, bright flaming red flowers with overlapping petals are exceptionally large.

4532720 Plum Crazy pp11854: Large 10" rosy-purple flowers on dark purple maple-cut leaves, flowers have dark purple veins near the edges of the petals along with a dark purple eye.

4532754 NEW! Small Wonder pp24022: Compact hardy hibiscus, by far the darkest purple ‘maple' leaves of any hibiscus, white flowers are inundated with red patterned streaks and markings, even on the backsides of the flowers and buds, blooms from top to bottom of plant, late spring through fall!

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

HIBISCUS (Rose Mallow, Hardy Hibiscus) Zones 4-9

Hibiscus New Old Yella ppaf

Hibiscus Plum Crazy pp11854

Hibiscus Little Prince ppaf

Hibiscus Kopper King pp10793

Hibiscus Fireball pp13631

Hibiscus Small Wonder pp24022

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HOSTA (Plantain Lily) is a very popular and undemanding perennial. Grown mostly for its decorative foliage, plants remain attractive from spring till frost. Most flower mid-July to early August. Hosta prefer partial shade, although a few will tolerate sun with adequate moisture. Use as a groundcover, for edging or as an accent plant in the shade border. Zone 3-9.

POTTING

THE

PERENNIALS

HOSTA

SHED

GROW

Use well-drained soil with a pH 6.0-6.5. Center and plant so crown is 1" below soil surface, leaving developing eyes at or just below the soil surface. Spread roots evenly throughout the soil for faster growth.

TEMPERATURES

Grow at 50ยบF minimum to stimulate growth. If growing outside in early spring, do not allow pots to freeze.

WATER

Allow pots to dry slightly between watering, especially until growth appears.

FERTILIZER

Hostas are light to moderate feeders. It is best to incorporate a slow release fertilizer in the soil prior to transplanting. If topdressing is desired, apply to the top of the soil after potting. If foliage is present, careful application must not allow fertilizer to become trapped in the leaf petioles, otherwise, some leaf burning may occur.

SHADE

Although some varieties are sun tolerant, provide 30% shade for best growth and quality.

Hosta Rainforest Sunrise 1 gallon

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HOSTA ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

SIZE

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4532850 Abiqua Drinking Gourd: Medium-large, puckered powder blue leaves with chalky undersides 22" Ht x are uniquely upward facing and deeply cupped, white flowers bloom mid summer, very slug 24" W resistant.

25 x #1 Div.

1.45

1.38

4533100 August Moon: Medium-large, round corrugated golden leaves, near white flowers.

20" Ht x 42" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.02

0.98

4533180 Ben Vernooyâ&#x201E;˘: Medium, a tetraploid sport of First Frost resulting in incredibly thick foliage, intense blue leaves with very wide creamy white edges, holds its color and form till frost, light lavender flowers bloom mid-summer.

16" Ht x 28" W

25 x #1 Div.

2.28

2.18

4533200 Big Daddy: Large, round & very puckered cup-shaped deep blue leaves, heavy substance and pest resistant, very floriferous with white flowers.

24" Ht x 36" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.68

1.62

4533300 Blue Angel: Giant, heart-shaped blue-green leaves, heavily textured, very dense hyacinth-like white flowers.

36" Ht x 48" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.55

1.48

4533380 Blue Hawaii: Giant, lightly puckered round blue-green leaves, foliage has a more upright 42" Ht x vase-shaped appearance, vigorous and maintains good color throughout summer, will tolerate 30" W some sun, fragrant white flowers bloom mid-summer.

25 x #1 Div.

1.85

1.82

PERENNIALS

HOSTA (Plantain Lily) Zones 3-9

Hosta of the Year 2014 Hosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd

Hosta August Moon

Hosta Ben Vernooy

Hosta Big Daddy

Hosta Blue Angel

Hosta Blue Hawaii

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PACK & SIZE

4533450 Blue Mouse Ears: Mini, adorable miniature hosta with perfect form, small round blue-green leaves are slightly cupped and resemble little mouse ears, leaves have excellent substance and form a perfectly tight little mound, lavender flowers bloom mid summer.

8" Ht x 12" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.65

1.55

4533500 Blue Umbrellas: Giant, heart-shaped heavily textured blue-green leaves, heavy substance, pest resistant, pale lavender flowers, more sun tolerant than other blue hosta.

32" Ht x 48" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.98

1.92

4533700 Brim Cup: Mini, medium green with wide white margins, cupped leaves, white flowers.

14" Ht x 12" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.50

1.42

4533800 Cherry Berry: Small but very colorful, narrow lance-shaped white centered leaves with green margins and streaked with white flames, bright red petioles, red scapes, and bright red seed pods add color, lavender flower bloom mid- to late-summer.

10" Ht x 26" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.68

1.62

4533910 Color Festival: Small-medium, gorgeous tricolor hosta, dark green leaves with pure white centers flamed with yellow, a sport of Enterprise, fragrant lavender flowers mid-summer.

13" Ht x 20" W

25 x #1 Div.

2.68

2.62

4538985 NEW! Curly Fries: Small, miniature arching mound of shiny yellow-green foliage, curly and twisted-looking narrow leaves, 16" scapes of lavender flowers bloom mid summer.

10" Ht x 16" W

30 x 3"

4.85

4.82

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

HOSTA

Hosta of the Year 2016

Hosta of the Year 2008

Hosta Curly Fries

Hosta Blue Mouse Ears

Hosta Blue Umbrellas

Hosta Brim Cup

Hosta Cherry Berry

Hosta Color Festival

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HOSTA SIZE

PACK & SIZE

4533950 Dream Queen: Medium, a slightly smaller Great Expectations with improved bold variegation, puckered heart-shaped leaves have wider blue-green margins and creamy yellow centers, excellent substance, faster grower with more sun tolerance, white flowers.

18" Ht x 26" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.68

1.62

4533960 Earth Angel: Giant, this spectacular new sport from Blue Angel has huge blue-green pointed leaves with wide creamy white margins, thick leaves have good substance and deep attractive ribs, pale lavender flowers bloom mid-summer, very impressive mature clumps can reach 5' across.

30" Ht x 40" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.68

1.62

4534000 Elegans (sieboldiana): Giant, heart-shaped heavily puckered blue-gray, pest resistant, nearwhite flowers on short scapes. 4534002 Elegans (sieboldiana): For quarts or small containers.

30" Ht x 36" W

25 x #1 Div. 300 x #2 Div.

0.98

0.92

0.58

0.55

4533970 El Nino pp14632: Medium, a sport of the ever popular Halcyon with a white edge, same chalky blue color as Halcyon but with wide pure white margins, nice ribbing and thick substance, pest resistant, forms a perfect mound, lavender-blue flowers.

20" Ht x 36" W

25 x #1 Div.

2.45

2.38

4534100 Fire & Ice (fortunei): Medium-large, heart-shaped white leaves with wide dark green edge, reverse of Patriot, lavender flowers.

20" Ht x 30" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.88

1.82

4534080 Fire Island: Medium, spectacular bright gold foliage with red petioles, speckles of red reach into the base of the leaves, lavender flowers bloom mid-summer, very slug resistant.

16" Ht x 15" W

25 x #1 Div.

2.58

2.52

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

HOSTA (Plantain Lily) Zones 3-9

Hosta of the Year 2009 Hosta Dream Queen

Hosta Earth Angel

Hosta Elegans (sieboldiana)

Hosta El Nino pp14632

Hosta Fire Island

Hosta Fire & Ice

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PERENNIALS

HOSTA HOSTA (Plantain Lily) Zones 3-9 SIZE

PACK & SIZE

4534130 First Frost: Medium, a sport of Halcyon with intense blue-green leaves with creamy yellow margins in spring, margins turn to white by mid-summer, great substance and very pest resistant, named because plants look fantastic until the first frost, light lavender flowers bloom mid-summer.

16" Ht x 28" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.58

1.52

4534200 fortunei Aureomarginata: Medium, dark green with golden-yellow edge, lilac flowers.

20" Ht x 40" W

25 x #1 Div.

0.88

0.82

4534300 Fragrant Bouquet: Medium, light apple green heart-shaped leaves with yellow edges, pest resistant, large trumpet-shaped very fragrant white flowers.

20" Ht x 36" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.12

1.08

4534400 Francee: Medium-large, dark green leaves with narrow white edges, lavender flowers, sun tolerant. 4534402 Francee: For quarts or small containers.

20" Ht x 36" W

25 x #1 Div. 400 x #2 Div.

0.88

0.82

0.60

0.56

0.98

0.94

0.60

0.56

1.88

1.82

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4534500 Frances Williams: Large, heavily puckered blue-green leaves with wide irregular yellow edge, 22" Ht x white flowers. 48" W 4534502 Frances Williams: For quarts or small containers. 4534540 Frozen Margarita: Large, a sport of Fried Bananas, large textured chartreuse leaves with irregular creamy white edges, fragrant lavender flowers bloom mid-summer, excellent vigor and maintains good color throughout summer.

24" Ht x 24" W

25 x #1 Div. 300 x #2 Div. 25 x #1 Div.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Hosta First Frost

Hosta fort. Aureomarginata

Hosta Fragrant Bouquet

Hosta Francee

Hosta Frances Williams

Hosta Frozen Margarita

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HOSTA SIZE

PACK & SIZE

4534800 Gold Standard: Medium-large, light green turning gold in summer with dark green edge, lavender flowers.

20" Ht x 36" W

25 x #1 Div.

0.88

0.84

4535100 Guacamole: Medium-large, shiny round leaves with gold center and wide green edge, large fragrant lavender flowers, rapid grower, sun tolerant, sport from Fragrant Bouquet.

22" Ht x 38" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.18

1.12

4535120 Guardian Angel: Large, a sport of Blue Angel, thick heart-shaped blue-green leaves with large irrregular white centers, lavender flowers.

24" Ht x 36" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.78

1.72

4535130 Gypsy Rose: Small, a sport of Striptease, dark green leaves with wide yellow centers streaked with a thin white line, lavender flowers.

15" Ht x 30" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.98

1.92

4535200 Halcyon: Medium, spear-shaped chalky blue leaves with heavy ribbing, thick substance, pest resistant, pale lavender flowers, tolerates partial sun.

20" Ht x 24" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.18

1.12

4535700 June: Small-medium, spear-shaped leaves with irregular blue-green edges, chartreuse centers fading to white, heavy substance, slug resistant, lavender flowers, tolerates partial sun.

15" Ht x 20" W

25 x #1 Div.

2.45

2.38

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Hosta Gold Standard

Hosta Guacamole

Hosta Guardian Angel

Hosta Gypsy Rose

Hosta Halcyon

Hosta June

PERENNIALS

HOSTA (Plantain Lily) Zones 3-9

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PACK & SIZE

4535780 Jurassic Park: Giant hosta with absolutely enormous green leaves, heavy substance and wonderful puckering adds texture to the huge cascading foliage, lavender flowers in midsummer.

50" Ht x 60" W

25 x #1 Div.

2.78

2.72

4535920 NEW! Lakeside Banana Bay: Small, a sport of ‘Lakeside Meter Maid’, round very shiny broad folded leaves with bright yellow centers and apple green edges, white to lavender flowers bloom mid summer.

10" Ht x 16" W

25 x #1 Div.

2.78

2.72

4535930 Lakeside Cupcake: Mini, forms rounded mounds of heavily cupped and corrugated blue-green leaves, gold centers in spring mature to white by summer, excellent substance, lavender flowers.

5" Ht x 10" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.98

1.92

4535960 NEW! Lakeside Paisley Print: Small, 6” heart-shaped leaves develop distinct markings that resemble white feathers placed on the center rib of the wavy edged deep green leaf, 24” scape of lavender flowers bloom mid to late summer.

12" Ht x 30" W

25 x #1 Div.

3.58

3.52

4536150 Liberty pp12531: Large, sport of Sagae, large blue-green foliage with wide irregular yellow margins, yellow edges mature to creamy white by summer, more upright vase-shaped growth habit, heavy substance offers good slug resistance, lavender flowers.

26" Ht x 39" W

25 x #1 Div.

3.08

2.98

4536400 Minuteman: Medium, improved Patriot with heavier substance and slightly cupped-shaped leaves, darker green centers with creamy white edges, partial sun tolerance, pale lavender flowers.

22" Ht x 30" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.48

1.42

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

ITEM #

PERENNIALS

HOSTA

Hosta Lakeside Banana Bay

Hosta Lakeside Paisley Print

Hosta Lakeside Cupcake

Hosta of the Year 2012 Hosta Jurassic Park

Hosta Liberty pp12531

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Hosta Minuteman

HOSTA SIZE

PACK & SIZE

4536700 Night Before Christmas: Large, pointed dark green leaves with narrow white centers, slightly wavy with heavy substance, more upright growth, pale lavender flowers.

26" Ht x 36" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.88

1.82

4536770 Olive Bailey Langdon: Large, an improved H.Frances Williams with better color and less prone to burning, large rounded leaves with powder blue centers and wide irregular gold margins, heavily corrugated with thick substance, white flowers.

28" Ht x 60" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.58

1.52

4536830 Orange Marmalade pp16742: Large, a sport of H. Paul's Glory with near orange leaves with dark green margins in spring, leaves first emerge a bright golden yellow with tangerine accents, centers quickly turn to yellow and gradually fades to pure white by the end of summer, the edge remains dark green and provides a nice contrast throughout the season, pale lavender flowers.

28" Ht x 42" W

25 x #1 Div.

2.58

2.52

4537100 Patriot: Medium-large, dark green oval leaves with pure white margins, nice color all season, lavender flowers, sun tolerant. 4537102 Patriot: For quarts or small containers.

22" Ht x 30" W

25 x #1 Div. 400 x #2 Div.

1.35

1.32

0.88

0.85

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4537200 Paul's Glory: Medium, chartreuse heart-shaped leaves changing to bright gold to white with 25" Ht x narrow irregular blue-green margins, very colorful with good substance, pale lavender flowers. 40" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.48

1.42

4537370 Praying Hands: Medium, very unique hosta forms clumps of upright facing foliage, the upright narrow leaves remain curled and have a thin creamy edge along the wavy margins, very unique appearance, pale lavender flowers.

25 x #1 Div.

2.18

2.12

Hosta Night Before Christmas

Hosta Olive Bailey Langdon

Hosta Patriot

Hosta Paul's Glory

20" Ht x 30" W

PERENNIALS

HOSTA (Plantain Lily) Zones 3-9

Hosta Orange Marmelade pp16742

Hosta of the Year 2011 Hosta Praying Hands

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PACK & SIZE

4537470 Rainbow's End pp17251: Small, very colorful and unique, very thick and glossy dark green leaves with bright irregular golden centers, margins of leaves curl under, dark lavender flowers bloom on red-purple flower scapes.

11" Ht x 24" W

25 x #1 Div.

2.78

2.72

4537490 Rainforest Sunrise: Small, slightly cupped and corrugated leaves have florescent gold centers and deep green margins, thick substance and very slug ressistant, a strong grower with bright summer color.

10"Ht x 24" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.78

1.72

4537460 NEW! Raspberry Sundae: Small, unusual raspberry-red stems, flower stalks and buds are raspberry-red as well, leaves have irregular green edges and cream centers, deep lavender flowers bloom mid to late summer.

9" Ht x 21" W

25 x #1 Div.

3.28

3.18

4537600 Regal Splendor: Giant, summer, leaves are frosty blue with creamy yellow to white margins, leaves have good substance, lavender flowers on tall 4-5' scapes.

36" Ht x 36" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.58

1.52

4537670 Reversed Patriot (Loyalist): Medium, the reverse color of Patriot, leaves have pure white centers and dark green margins, more vigorous than other white-centered hostas, lavender flowers.

22" Ht x 30" W

25 x #1 Div.

2.68

2.62

4537800 Royal Standard: Medium, glossy apple green leaves with attractive ribbing, fragrant white flowers on 36" scapes, very sun and drought tolerant.

18" Ht x 40" W

25 x #1 Div.

0.88

0.85

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

HOSTA

Hosta of the Year 2013 Hosta Raspberry Sundae

Hosta Rainforest Sunrise

Hosta Regal Splendor

Hosta Rainbow's End pp17251

Hosta Reversed Patriot

Hosta Royal Standard

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HOSTA SIZE

PACK & SIZE

4537900 Sagae: Giant, upright growth habit, heart-shaped frosty-green leaves with narrow creamyyellow margins, wavy edges, very heavy substance and good slug resistance, pale lavender flowers.

30" Ht x 70" W

25 x #1 Div.

2.68

2.62

4538370 Stained Glass: Medium, a sport of H.Guacomole with similar look and growth but with brighter variegation, large 10" brilliant golden leaves with wide dark green margins, variegation appears early and last throughout the growing season, deep veins give it a stained glass look, large fragrant pale lavender flowers.

15" Ht x 30" W

25 x #1 Div.

2.18

2.12

4538530 Sugar Daddy: Giant, sport of Big Daddy, large cupped blue-green leaves with white streaks and margins, forms dense clumps, heavy substance and pest resistant, white flowers.

40" Ht x 24" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.78

1.72

4538600 Sum & Substance: Giant, huge chartreuse rounded leaves with heavy puckering, very thick substance, slug resistant, vigorous, requires some sun to enhance its golden color, lavender flowers on tall 50" scapes. 4538605 Sum & Substance

36" Ht x 60" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.78

1.72

30 x 3"

2.48

2.38

4538720 NEW! Sunset Grooves: Small, a sport of 'Rainforest Sunrise', round puckered and thick yellow leaves with a wide dark green margin, pale lavender flowers bloom mid to late summer.

12" Ht x 28" W

25 x #1 Div.

2.98

2.92

4538770 Sweet Innocence: Medium, tetraploid sport of Fragrant Bouquet, heart-shaped apple-green leaves are broader, more dome-shaped, with wider white margins, very fragrant near-white flowers bloom summer.

15" Ht x 36" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.78

1.72

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

ITEM #

PERENNIALS

HOSTA (Plantain Lily) Zones 3-9

Hosta of the Year 2006 Hosta Sunset Grooves

Hosta Sagae

Hosta Stained Glass

Hosta Sugar Daddy

Hosta Sum and Substance

Hosta Sweet Innocence

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PERENNIALS

HOSTA HOSTA (Plantain Lily) Zones 3-9 SIZE

PACK & SIZE

4538930 T-Rex: Giant Hosta, forms absolutely huge clumps of blue-green leaves measuring 18" long and 14"wide, wonderful puckering and deep veins add interest, a focal point for any garden, near white flowers.

30" Ht x 80" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.78

1.72

4538990 Twilight pp14040: Medium, this classic sport of fortunei Aureomarginata has dark green heart-shaped green leaves with wide yellow margins, better substance with prominent veins, scapes of lavender flowers bloom mid-summer.

18" Ht x 36" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.58

1.52

4539100 undulata Albomarginata: Medium size, landscaping standard, green leaves with white margins, lavender flowers.

18" Ht x 24" W

25 x #1 Div.

0.88

0.85

4539200 undulata Mediovariegata: Medium size, landscaping standard, wavy white centered leaves edged with lighter green and dark green margins, lavender flowers.

18" Ht x 24" W

25 x #1 Div.

0.88

0.85

4539240 Victory: Giant hosta, huge heart-shaped shiny green leaves with yellow margins, excellent substance, more upright and arching growth habit, light lavender flowers bloom on exceptionally long arching scapes.

34" Ht. x 48" W

25 x #1 Div.

2.98

2.92

4539260 Volcano Island: Medium, a tetraploid sport of Paradise Island with thicker leaves and wider variegation, upward facing yellow-green leaves with wide irregular green margins, redpetioles bleed into the leaf base for added color, red stems with purple flowers.

15" Ht x 24" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.98

1.92

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Hosta T-Rex

Hosta Twilight pp14040

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Hosta u. Albomarginata

Hosta of the Year 2015 Hosta u. Mediovariegata

Hosta Victory

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Hosta Volcano Island

HOSTA SIZE

PACK & SIZE

4539400 Whirlwind: Medium size; upright pointed leaves are twisted and folded, creamy yellow to white centers with very dark green margins, very heavy substance, pest resistant, lavender flowers.

16" Ht x 34" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.58

1.52

4539500 Wide Brim: Medium size; heart-shaped green leaves with wide irregular creamy-yellow margins, good substance with slight puckering, pale lavender flowers.

20" Ht x 30" W

25 x #1 Div.

1.08

1.02

400 x #2 Div.

0.72

0.68

25 x #1 Div.

1.58

1.52

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4539502 Wide Brim: For quarts or small containers. 4539550 Winter Snow: Giant hosta, a sport of Sum & Substance, forms huge shiny light green to chartreuse leaves with wide white margins, deep veins and wavy edges add interest, a vigorous grower, tolerates morning sun, pale lavender flowers.

36" Ht x 60" W

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

HOSTA (Plantain Lily) Zones 3-9

IBERIS IBERIS (Candytuft) Zones 3-8 Compact spreading plants with narrow evergreen foliage. Flat clusters of white flowers bloom mid-spring into early summer. Drought resistant. Use as edging, in rock gardens, or near the front of the border. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4540105 sempervirens Purity: Compact mounds with clusters of large white flowers, early to bloom.

Hosta Whirlwind

Hosta Wide Brim

Hosta Winter Snow

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

6-8"

30 x 3"

Iberis semp. Purity

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.35

1.25

Incarvillea delavayi

INCARVILLEA INCARVILLEA (Hardy Gloxinia) Zones 5-9 This genus generally showcases bright pink, trumpet shaped flowers in large clusters on tall stems. The taproot must have well drained soil. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4540606 delavayi: Forms low growing rosettes of deeply divided leaves, tall stems with terminal clusters of bright rosy-pink trumpet-shaped flowers.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

18-24"

25 x 2 yr

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.18

1.12

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PERENNIALS

IRIS ENSATA IRIS ENSATA (Japanese Iris) Zones 4-9 Tall clump-forming plants that prefer moist soil. Plants produce huge flat crepe paper-like flowers. Can be grown in boggy soil near the water's edge. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

32"

25 x #1

1.42

1.36

4547250 Mt. Fujiyama: Large pure white flowers.

32"

25 x #1

1.42

1.36

4547300 Pink Lady: Glistening soft pink flowers.

32"

25 x #1

1.42

1.36

4547800 Variegata: Wonderfully green and white striped foliage with dark purple flowers.

28"

25 x #1

1.68

1.62

ITEM #

4547100

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Imperial Magic: Purple and white speckled petals.

Iris Ensata Imperial Magic

Iris Ensata Mt. Fujiyama

Iris Ensata Pink Lady

Iris Ensata Variegata

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

IRIS Wonderful spring blooming perennials with huge colorful flowers. Plants prefer slightly alkaline soil. Plant rhizomes near the soil surface. Planting too deep may cause rhizomes to rot. Very drought tolerant. These plugs have multiple eyes and will finish gallons quickly. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

24"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4541325 Batik: Early, arge royal purple flowers splattered and streaked with white flecks, fragrant.

24"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4541455 NEW! Blueberry Bliss: Early-mid, huge 4-6â&#x20AC;? blue-violet ruffled flowers with blue beards and yellow throats, 8-10 buds per stem.

40"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4541605 NEW! Carnaby: Mid-late, peach standards, raspberry falls with peach edges, bright orange beards, fragrant.

36"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

ITEM #

NEW! Apricot Silk: Early-mid, intermediate, beautiful apricot colored petals with orange beards, re-blooms.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4541135

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

PERENNIALS

IRIS GERMANICA (Tall Bearded) Zones 3-9

Iris Germanica Batik

N EW

Iris Germanica Apricot Silk

Iris Germanica Blueberry Bliss

Iris Germanica Carnaby

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IRIS GERMANICA (Tall Bearded) Zones 3-9 Wonderful spring blooming perennials with huge colorful flowers. Plants prefer slightly alkaline soil. Plant rhizomes near the soil surface. Planting too deep may cause rhizomes to rot. Very drought tolerant. These plugs have multiple eyes and will finish gallons quickly. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4541725 Dusky Challenger: Mid-late, gigantic 8" dark purple almost black flowers, well-branched stems, voted most popular and received multiple awards!

40"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4541825 NEW! Earl of Essex: Mid-late, large fragrant white flowers that are heavily veined and stippled with violet-purple steaks and ruffled violet edges, re-blooms.

36"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4541835 Edith Wolford: Mid, large bicolor flowers with light canary-yellow standards and blue-violet falls, wonderfully ruffled with exquisite form, Dykes Award Winner.

35"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4541945 NEW! Harvest of Memories: Mid, large, slightly fragrant bright yellow flowers, re-blooms.

38"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

IRIS

Iris Germanica Earl of Essex

Iris Germanica Dusky Challenger

Iris Germanica Edith Wolford

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Iris Germanica Harvest of Memories

PACK & SIZE

4541995 NEW! Imbroglio: Mid-late, lacey ruffled violet-purple standards with light pink flushing, lighter violet falls with pale centers, coral beards.

36"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4541975 Immortality: Mid, pure white flowers with light lemon beards, ruffled and fragrant, excellent vigor, best rebloomer.

29"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4542365 Magical Encounter: Early-late, non-fading intense pink with shrimp-pink tones, bright salmonpink beards, well-branched with excellent bud count, reblooms.

34"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4543165 Rare Treat: Early-mid, absolutely huge pure white flowers with deep blue plicata edges, very ruffled and frilly.

34"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4543225 Rock Star: Early-mid, raspberry-rose standards, pale apricot falls are speckled and edged raspberry, nice ruffling, reblooms

30"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4543295 NEW! Ruby Mine: Mid-late, unusual copper-plum flowers that remains in the full sun, fragrant.

36"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

ITEM #

PERENNIALS

IRIS GERMANICA (Tall Bearded) Zones 3-9

Iris Germanica Imbroglio

Iris Germanica Ruby Mine

Iris Germanica Immortality

Iris Germanica Magical Encounter

Iris Germanica Rare Treat

Iris Germanica Rock Star

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IRIS IRIS GERMANICA (Tall Bearded) Zones 3-9 Wonderful spring blooming perennials with huge colorful flowers. Plants prefer slightly alkaline soil. Plant rhizomes near the soil surface. Planting too deep may cause rhizomes to rot. Very drought tolerant. These plugs have multiple eyes and will finish gallons quickly. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4543375 Saturday Night Live: Mid, mammoth ruby red flowers of superb substance and velvety texture, sturdy stems with excellent branching produce an abundance of bloom.

37"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4543395 Slovak Prince: Mid, uniquely colored flowers, white standards with a orchid cast are rimmed with a fine gold ruffled edge, grape-purple falls have heavily veined white throats, fragrant.

33"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4543465 Stairway to Heaven: Early-mid, perfectly arching near white standards and round flaring medium blue falls, wonderful wave-like ruffles, strong stems with good bud count, Dykes Award Winner.

39"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4543485 NEW! Sultry Mood: Mid, the lightly-ruffled, luxurious royal purple flowers will be a show stopper for sure, it's exquisite flower form epitomizes balance and symmetry.

36"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4543505 Summer Olympics: Early, yellow standards with bitone white with yellow edged falls, nicely ruffled, reblooms.

31"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Iris Germanica Slovak Prince

Iris Germanica Saturday Night Live

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Iris Germanica Stairway to Heaven

Iris Germanica Sulty Mood

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Iris Germanica Summer Olympics

PACK & SIZE

4543615 Superstition: Mid, very dark purple almost black flowers, large flowers with wide petals, excellent branching for good flower production.

36"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4543795 Tennison Ridge: Early-late, bright berry red standards and white falls with plum-burgundy plicata edge, exquisite ruffling, high bud count.

36"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

ITEM #

Iris Germanica Superstition

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Iris Germanica Tennison Ridge

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

IRIS GERMANICA (Tall Bearded) Zones 3-9

Iris Pallida Albovariegata

Iris Pallida Aureovariegata

IRIS IRIS PALLIDA (Zebra Iris) Zones 3-9 Very similar in growth and habit to tall bearded iris. Several have striped variegated foliage which remains attractive all summer. Iris pallida are also the most fragrant. Very drought tolerant. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4548225 Aureovariegata: Green and yellow striped foliage, very fragrant lavender blue flowers.

24"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4548255 Albovariegata: Green and white striped foliage, very fragrant lavender blue flowers.

24"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

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IRIS PUMILA (Dwarf German) Zones 4-7 A natural hybrid between pseudopumila and attica, they prefer dry grassy areas and are considered to be a long lasting perennial. Blooms earlier than tall bearded types. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4545145 NEW! Black Cherry Delight: White standards, dark fuchsia purple with white rim on falls, early.

12"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4545185 NEW! Daring Do: Violet-blue standards, maroon falls with purple-blue edges, blue beards, re-blooms, early.

12"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

N EW

ITEM #

N EW

PERENNIALS

IRIS

Iris Pumilla Black Cherry Delight

Iris Pumilla Daring Do

Iris Siberica Butter and Sugar

Iris Siberica Caesar's Brother

Iris Siberica Ruffled Velvet

IRIS IRIS SIBERICA (Siberian) Zones 3-9 Tall clumping iris with narrow upright foliage. Plants grow best in moist soil but also tolerates drier soil. Generally pest free. Blooms early summer. Excellent for vertical effect in the landscape. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4548900 Butter & Sugar: Creamy white standards and buttery-yellow falls, excellent flower form with non-fading colors, reblooms. 4548906 Butter & Sugar: For 2 gallon containers.

28"

25 x #1

1.04

1.00

25 x clumps

1.52

1.48

4549000 Caesar's Brother: Deep violet-blue flowers, very floriferous.

36"

25 x #1

0.92

0.88

25 x clumps

1.52

1.48

25 x #1

1.12

1.08

25 x clumps

1.55

1.48

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4549006 Caesar's Brother: For 2 gallon containers. 4549200 Ruffled Velvet: Large dark velvety-violet flowers, very broad and ruffled petals, tetraploid, more compact. 4549206 Ruffled Velvet: For 2 gallon containers.

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22"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

IRIS Tall clumping iris with narrow upright foliage. Plants grow best in moist soil but also tolerates drier soil. Generally pest free. Blooms early summer. Excellent for vertical effect in the landscape. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

28"

25 x #1

1.65

1.58

4549130 NEW! Kaboom: Large, 6" double blue-violet flowers with gold and white sunburst blaze, tetraploid.

30"

25 x #1

1.65

1.58

4549170 NEW! Pink Parfait: Large, 7" double light pink-lavender flowers that look more like a rose than an iris.

28"

25 x #1

1.65

1.58

ITEM #

NEW! Concord Crush: Large, 6" double vibrant blue flowers, long bloomtime and attracts hummingbirds, tetraploid and re-blooms.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4549110

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

PERENNIALS

IRIS SIBERICA (Siberian) Zones 3-9

Iris Siberica Concord Crush

Iris Siberica Kaboom

Iris Siberica Pink Parfait

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PERENNIALS

PACK & SIZE

4549300 Sky Wings: Light sky blue flowers.

28"

25 x #1

1.12

1.08

4549400 Snow Queen: White flowers with a yellow throat, reblooms.

28"

25 x #1

1.12

1.08

25 x clumps

1.55

1.48

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4549406 Snow Queen: For 2 gallon containers.

Iris Siberica Sky Wings

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Iris versicolor

Iris Siberica Snow Queen

IRIS IRIS VERSICOLOR (Blue Flag) Zones 3-9 Tall clumping native iris with narrow upright foliage. Plants grow best in moist soil but also tolerates drier soil. Generally pest free. Blooms early summer. Excellent for vertical effect in the landscape or in boggy soil. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4549800 versicolor: Native species with bluish purple flowers early summer, tolerant of wet soils.

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HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

28-36"

25 x #1

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.12

1.08

KNIPHOFIA Clump-forming perennial with grassy leaves and very colorful flower spikes. Prefers hot, well-drained soil. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4550075 hirsuta Fire Dance: Hardiest Red Hot Poker and nicely compact, forms low clumps of narrow arching blue-green foliage, multiple stems of coral-red and yellow "pokers" arise from the base, drought resistant, Zone 4-9. 4550040 uvaria Early Hybrids: Tall fiery pokers with red flowers at the tips, orange flowers in the middle and yellow flowers at the base, very floriferous and early to bloom.

Kniphofia hirsuta Fire Dance

Kniphofia uvaria Early Hybrids

Lavandula a. Big Time Blue ppaf

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

20"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

30-36"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

Lavandula a. Hidcote

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

KNIPHOFIA (Red Hot Poker) Zones 5-9

Lavandula a. Munstead

LAVANDULA LAVANDULA (Lavender) Zones 5-9 Short, shrubby herb with aromatic gray foliage. Excellent for fresh cut or dried flowers. Needs good drainage and full sun for best growth. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4550225 angustifolia Big Time Blue ppaf: Compact gray-green foliage with large violet-blue flowers, flowers are larger than Munstead or Hidcote.

12-15"

30 x 3"

1.52

1.48

4550255 angustifolia Hidcote: Compact gray-green foliage with deep purple flowers.

12-15"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

48 x 2"

0.78

0.72

12-15"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

48 x 2"

0.78

0.72

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4550258 angustifolia Hidcote 4550305 angustifolia Munstead: Compact gray-green foliage with rich lavender flowers. 4550308 angustifolia Munstead

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

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PERENNIALS

LEUCANTHEMUM LEUCANTHEMUM (Shasta Daisy) Zones 4-9 Wonderful summer-blooming perennials with large daisy flowers. Prefers well-drained soil in sunny locations. Deadhead to encourage continuous bloom. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4550665 superbum Becky: Large 4" white daisy flowers with a yellow center, very strong grower and heavy bloomer, dark green foliage remains attractive during the summer heat, excellent cut flower. 4550668 superbum Becky: 2" plugs.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

28-36"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

48 x 2"

0.90

0.84

4550660 superbum Becky: #1 divisions.

25 x #1

4550666 superbum Becky: Large field clumps for 2 gallon containers.

25 x clump

1.88

1.82

12-14"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.58

4550515 superbum Real Charmer ppaf: Medium height,, large double cream to lemon flowers with fancy fringed petals, deep golden centers add additional color, strong stems with disease resistant foliage, blooms all summer. Zone 5-9.

22"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

4550525 superbum Real Dream ppaf: Medium height with tight clumping habit, large flowers have 3 layers of greenish-yellow petals and large golden centers, yellow petals gradually fade to white as the flower matures, very floriferous with improved disease resistance. Zone 5-9.

16-18"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

4550715 superbum Laspider: A sport of Lacrosse with pure white double flowers, fringed petals add a full and delicate appearance, compact plants yield large flowers.

Leucanthemum s. Becky

Leucanthemum s. Laspider

Leucanthemum s. Real Charmer ppaf

Leucanthemum s. Real Dream ppaf

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LEUCANTHEMUM Wonderful summer-blooming perennials with large daisy flowers. Prefers well-drained soil in sunny locations. Deadhead to encourage continuous bloom. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4550565 superbum Real Glory ppaf: Unusual anemone-type flowers, multiple layers of pure white petals open flat and gradually reflex exposing an ever enlarging frilly yellow dome, strong stems with exceptionally long lasting flowers, improved disease resistance. Zone 5-9.

24-26"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

4550585 superbum Real Neat ppaf: Gorgeous flower form with multiple rows of perfectly fluted horizontal petals and solid gold centers, strong stems and increased disease resistance. Zone 5-9.

16-18"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

20"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

4550745 superbum Snowcap: Very compact plants with large 3-4" daisy flowers, very floriferous and long-lasting bloom, vegetatively propagated for better uniformity.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

4550805 superbum Snow Lady: Best dwarf Shasta Daisy, compact mounds with large white daisy flowers, very prolific bloomer.

8-10"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4550595 NEW! superbum Real Sunbeam ppaf: Medium height with tight clumping habit, colorfast deep yellow single blooms petals contrasting deep golden centers, longer lasting flowers. Zone 5-9.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

LEUCANTHEMUM (Shasta Daisy) Zones 4-9

Leucanthemum s. Real Neat ppaf

Leucanthemum s. Snow Cap

Leucanthemum s. Real Glory ppaf

Leucanthemum s. Real Sunbeam ppaf

Leucanthemum s. Snow Lady

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LEWISIA LEWISIA (Bitterroot) Zones 5-7 Small mounding alpine-type plants valued for their spring bloom. Requires good drainage for proper growth and is best suited for the rock garden. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

30 x 3"

4550945 x Little Plum: Hardier than most and a better performer in the garden, forms low rosettes of deep green leathery leaves, clusters of purple-pink flowers with orange highlights bloom on short stems from the leaf axils.

Lewisia x Little Plum

Liatris spicata

Liatris spicata Floristan White

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

2.48

2.38

Liatris spicata Kobold

LIATRIS LIATRIS (Blazing Star) Zones 3-9 A North American native plant thatforms small clumps with tall upright stems. Very long blooming with flowers opening from the top down. Very drought and heat tolerant. Use in the sunny perennial border or for naturalizing in the wildflower or prairie garden. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4551050 spicata: Tall narrow spikes of mauve-purple flowers, blooms mid-summer; plant 3-5 per gallon. 4551057

spicata: bulk.

4551017

spicata: These jumbo sized, 2-year old corms produce 3-4 stems each. For premium gallon or larger containers. Will produce shorter plants than the smaller-sized corms.

4551100

spicata Floristan White: Tall narrow spikes of white flowers, blooms mid-summer; plant 3-5 per gallon.

4551150

spicata Kobold: More compact, shorter spikes of mauve-purple flowers, blooms early summer; plant 2-3 per gallon.

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HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

30-36"

250/bag 8/10cm 1500/tray 8/10cm 300/tray 14/+cm

0.09

0.08

0.07

0.27

0.26

30-36"

150/bag 8/10cm

0.12

0.11

24"

100/bag 8/10cm

0.38

0.36

LIGULARIA Forms large clumps of bold foliage and flowering spikes late summer. Prefers cool, moist areas. Foliage readily wilts in the afternoon sun with insufficient moisture. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

dentata Britt-Marie Crawford pp16113: Spectacular large dark chocolate-maroon round foliage with dark purple undersides, flat orange-yellow flowers bloom late summer creating a stunning color combination, Zone 4-9.

36-40"

25 x #1

2.98

2.92

4551280 dentata Desdemona: Large round green foliage with purple undersides and stems, bright golden yellow flowers, slightly more compact and heat tolerant than â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Othello'.

30-36"

25 x #1

1.56

1.52

36"

25 x #1

1.56

1.52

4551470 stenocephala Little Rocket pp14621: A Future Plants introduction, a dwarf cultivar of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Rocket', compact heart-shaped leaves with serrated edges produce 20" mounds, large conical spikes of bright yellow flowers bloom early summer to a height of 36-40", great for containers.

36-40"

25 x #1

1.88

1.82

4551490 stenocephala Osiris Cafe Noir pp21351: New dwarf selection with deeply serrated edges, new foliage emerges deep purple-black then turns bronze and matures to olive green, yellow daisy flowers late summer, Zone 4-9.

20-24"

25 x #1

3.58

3.52

4551500 stenocephala The Rocket: Large arrowhead-shaped leaves with serrated edges, blackish stems, tall spires of bright yellow flowers.

48-60"

25 x #1

1.56

1.52

ITEM #

4551270

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4551300 dentata Othello: Huge round green foliage with purple undersides and stems, flat panicles of orange-yellow flowers bloom late summer.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Ligularia dentata Britt-Marie Crawford pp16113

Ligularia dentata Desdemona

Ligularia dentata Othello

Ligularia stenocephala Little Rocket pp14621

Ligularia stenocephala Osiris Cafe Noir pp21351

Ligularia stenocephala The Rocket

PERENNIALS

LIGULARIA (Ragwort) Zones 3-9

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LILIUM LILIUM (Lily) are very hardy perennials and multiply year after year when planted in the garden. Shorter varieties also make excellent pot plants. Lilies are available in a wide selection of colors, heights, bloom time and flower shapes. Extend your selling season by ordering multiple ship dates and having them in bloom spring through fall.

Lily Type

Average Grow Time

Bulbs/ Gallon (6")

Bulbs/ 2 Gallon (8 1/2")

Bulbs/ 3 Gallon (10")

Asiatic Lilies

10-12 weeks

Asiatic Lily-Looks pots

8-9 weeks

Oriental Lilies

12-15 weeks

1-2

LA Hybrid Lilies

12-14 weeks

Tiger Lilies

14 weeks

Trumpet Lilies

14 weeks

AVERAGE FINISH DATE AND SHIP SHEDULE

POTTING

THE

LILLIES

GROWTH AND PLANTING INFORMATION

SHED

SOIL

Use a well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH 5.8- 6.5. Soil should not contain superphosphate or perlite.

PLANTING DEPTH

Ship Asiatics

Ship Orientals

Flower/Finish

13-Jan

30-Mar

3-Feb

13-Jan

20-Apr

2-Mar

10-Feb

18-May

23-Mar

2-Mar

8-Jun

Plant bulbs near the bottom of the container, leaving 1" of soil below the bulb and 3-4" of soil above the bulb. Lilies develop stem roots at the nodes below the soil. These roots are the primary feeder roots for the plant. If these roots fail to develop properly, uneven or stunted growth will result.

13-Apr

30-Mar

29-Jun

BULB POSITION

4-May

20-Apr

20-July

Plant bulb so tip is facing upward. When planting multiple bulbs per pot, space bulbs evenly apart and position bulb tips upward or slightly outward. Take care when filling pots to ensure bulbs do not tip over.

WATER

Keep pots evenly moist but not too wet to ensureproper stem root development. Never allow pots to dry out. Once shoots are 2-3" and stem roots have developed, more frequent watering may be required, otherwise uneven growth may occur.

FERTILIZER

Lilies are light feeders and do not require any fertilization until shoots are 2-3 in. tall. Feed with 100-150 ppm Nitrogen as needed or use controlled release fertilizers.

TEMPERATURE To grow quality lilies in containers, bulbs should be planted with 2" of soil on top with the bulbs in the center of the pot tilted towards the outside. This way the pot can help guide the sprouts to be perfectly positioned on the outside of the pot.

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Grow asiatics at 50-55ยบF night and 65-75ยบF days. Grow orientals warmer at 55-60ยบF night and 70-75ยบF days. For best quality, grow pots at 48ยบF for the first 10 days to ensure proper stem root development. For summer production, protect pots from direct sun and overheating for the initial 10 days.

ASIATIC LILIES ASIATIC LILIES Zones 3-9 Lilies are very hardy perennials and multiply year after year when planted in the garden. Shorter varieties also make excellent pot plants. Lilies are available in a wide selection of colors, height, bloom time, and flower shapes. Extend your selling season by ordering multiple ship dates, and having them in bloom spring thru fall. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

48"

30 x 12/14

0.42

0.40

36"

30 x 12/14

0.42

0.40

Gironde: Clear yellow flowers, one of the best and excellent cut flower, produces 5-7 flowers per stem.

42"

30 x 12/14

0.42

0.40

4019220 NEW! Heartstrings速: Long-blooming fancy asiatic lily, great for cutting, peachy-yellow flower centers with raspberry pink-tipped petals, produces 3-5 flowers per stem.

48"

30 x 12/14

0.48

0.46

4020320 Landini: Dark purple-red to almost black, one of the darkest lilies, will stand out in the garden. produces 3-6 flowers per stem.

42"

30 x 12/14

0.58

0.56

4021040 Lollypop: Vibrant bicolor with white centers and rose-pink tips, very fragrant, produces 3-5 flowers per stem.

28"

30 x 14/16

0.58

0.56

ITEM #

4011020

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Blackout: Dark red to black red with spotted centers, produces 4-5 flowers per stem.

4012020 Brunello: Bright orange, excellent cut flower, produces 4-7 flowers per stem.

LILLIES

4018120

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Asiatic Lily Brunello

Asiatic Lily Gironde

Asiatic Lily Heartstrings速

Asiatic Lily Landini

Asiatic Lily Lollipop

Asiatic Lily Blackout

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ASIATIC LILIES ASIATIC LILIES Zone 3-9 Lilies are very hardy perennials and multiply year after year when planted in the garden. Shorter varieties also make excellent pot plants. Lilies are available in a wide selection of colors, height, bloom time, and flower shapes. Extend your selling season by ordering multiple ship dates, and having them in bloom spring thru fall. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4037620 Orange Art (Tango): Bright orange speckled with burgundy spots and dark burgundy centers, produces 5-7 flowers per stem.

36"

30 x 12/14

0.60

0.58

4037720 Thesire (Tango): Lavender pink petals speckled with speckled and blotched dark burgundy centers, slightly fragrant, produce 5-7 flowers per stem.

36"

30 x 12/14

0.60

0.58

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

LILLIES Asiatic Lily Thesire

Asiatic Lily Double Sensation

Asiatic Lily Double Pink Blossom

Asiatic Lily Elodie

Asiatic Lily Fata Morgana

Asiatic Lily Orange Art

ASIATIC LILIES ASIATIC LILIESâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;DOUBLE FLOWERING Zones 3-9 Double asiatic lilies are unique in that they do not produce pollen. Their anthers have been replaced with petals, creating a double flower and no pollen. Doubles have an exceptional long bloom time in the garden. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4036520 Double Sensation: Unique bicolor double, rosy red petals with showy white centers, thick petals and side facing flowers, produces 4-5 flowers per stem.

24"

30 x 12/14

0.75

0.72

4036120 Elodie: Gorgeous double pink with burgundy spots, produces 5-6 flowers per stem.

48"

30 x 12/14

0.75

0.72

4036420 Fata Morgana: Bright yellow double flowers, petals are lightly spotted, produces 5-7 flowers per stem.

38"

30 x 12/14

0.75

0.72

4036320 NEW! Double Pink Blossom: Striking double pink, upward-facing flowers, produces 4-6 flowers per stem.

48"

30 x 12/14

0.60

0.58

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

ASIATIC LILIES ASIATIC LILIES (Pot Lilies) Zones 3-9 Shorter growing varieties with upward facing, medium-sized flowers. An easy to grow perennial that will add lots of color. Excellent for containers. Plant 1 per quart; 3 per gallon. PACK & SIZE

4017020 NEW! Golden Matrix: Sparkling yellow with good bud count, produces 4-6 flowers per stem, 65 days to force. 4017015 NEW! Golden Matrix

16"

30 x 10/12

0.45

0.42

500 x 10/12

0.38

0.36

4045210 Matrix: Fiery red with orange brushmark in the center, produces 3-5 flowers per stem, 75 days to force.

16"

30 x 10/12

0.40

0.38

500 x 10/12

0.36

0.34

30 x 10/12

0.40

0.38

500 x 10/12

0.36

0.34

30 x 10/12

0.40

0.38

500 x 10/12

0.36

0.34

4015215

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Matrix

4045810 New Wave: Pure white with tremendous bud count, produces 9-10 flowers per stem, 80 days to force. 4045815

New Wave

4045910 Orange Matrix: Bright orange, very strong grower, produces 3-5 flowers per stem, 60 days to force. Orange Matrix

16"

4045915

18"

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LILLIES

HEIGHT

ITEM #

Asiatic Lilies Golden Matrix

Asiatic Lilies Matrix

Asiatic Lilies Orange Matrix

Asiatic Lilies New Wave

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LILY LOOKS™ LILY LOOKS™ (Asiatic Pot Lilies) Zones 3-9 This new generation of pot lilies are genetically short, can be grown all year round, and are available in a full range of colors. In particular, these varieties have been selected for their higher bud count, their reduced sensitivity to leaf scorching and bud abortion, and their shorter forcing periods. These characteristics make Lily Looks™ the ideal pot lily, especially for scheduling multiple crops in spring and throughout the year. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4051990 Lily Looks Patio Harvest Combo: Mixture of yellow, orange, & red for 10" patio containers, plant 5 bulbs per pot.

14-16"

100 x 12/14

0.65

0.62

4051980 Lily Looks Patio Spring Combo: Mixture of pink, white, & purple lilies for 10" patio containers, plant 5 bulbs per pot.

14-16"

100 x 12/14

0.65

0.62

4048320 Tiny Bee pp16255: Bright yellow with black spotted center, 5-7 buds per stem, 55 days to force.

12-14"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

4048420 Tiny Diamond ppaf: Gorgeous bicolor rose-red flowers with white centers, perfect holiday color for winter and spring, 4-6 flowers per stem, 63 days to force.

12-14"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

14"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

12-14"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

LILLIES

4050820 Tiny Double You ppaf: First Tiny double, bright orange flowers, 5-7 buds per stem, 65 days to force. 4048720 Tiny Ghost pp16161: Best dwarf purple, strong grower with attractive foliage, 5-7 flowers per stem, 60 days to force.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Lily Looks™ Patio Harvest Combo

Lily Looks™ Patio Spring Combo

Lily Looks™ Tiny Bee pp16255

Lily Looks™ Tiny Diamond ppaf

Lily Looks™ Tiny Double You ppaf

Lily Looks™ Tiny Ghost pp16161

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LILY LOOKS™ LILY LOOKS™ (Asiatic Pot Lilies) Zones 3-9 This new generation of pot lilies are genetically short, can be grown all year round, and are available in a full range of colors. In particular, these varieties have been selected for their higher bud count, their reduced sensitivity to leaf scorching and bud abortion, and their shorter forcing periods. These characteristics make Lily Looks™ the ideal pot lily , especially for scheduling multiple crops in spring and throughout the year. PACK & SIZE

4048220 Tiny Glow ppaf: Bright clear yellow, large bud count, 5-6 flowers per stem, 55 days to force.

14-16"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

4048920 Tiny Hope pp16239: Good reliable red, large bud count, 5-7 flowers per stem, 65 days to force.

14-16"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

4049220 Tiny Invader ppaf: Bright orange with spotted centers, one of the best for winter production with lower light levels, compact grower is ideal for 4" pots, 4-6 flowers per stem, 55 days to force.

12-14"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

4049320 Tiny Nanny pp17640: Pure white, spring & summer forcing only, high bud count, 6-9 flowers per stem, 55 days to force.

14-16"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

4049120 Tiny Nugget ppaf: Bright lemon yellow with maroon speckled centers, strong grower with excellent foliage and improved flower form, 3-6 flowers per stem, 60 days to force.

12-14"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

4049420 Tiny Padhye pp20549: White with burgundy centers, 5-7 buds per stem, 60 days to force.

16-18"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Lily Looks™ Tiny Glow ppaf

Lily Looks™ Tiny Hope pp16239

Lily Looks™ Tiny Invader ppaf

Lily Looks™ Tiny Nanny pp17640

Lily Looks™ Tiny Nugget ppaf

Lily Looks™ Tiny Padhye pp20549

LILLIES

HEIGHT

ITEM #

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LILY LOOKS™ LILY LOOKS™ (Asiatic Pot Lilies) Zones 3-9 This new generation of pot lilies are genetically short, can be grown all year round, and are available in a full range of colors. In particular, these varieties have been selected for their higher bud count, their reduced sensitivity to leaf scorching and bud abortion, and their shorter forcing periods. These characteristics make Lily Looks™ the ideal pot lily , especially for scheduling multiple crops in spring and throughout the year. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

14"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

4049520 Tiny Parrot ppaf: An improved Tiny Sensation with bright yellow flowers with heavily speckled maroon centers, wider foliage and larger rounded flowers, 4-6 flowers per stem, 60 days to force.

14-16

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

4049620 Tiny Pearl ppaf: Rich pink, large flowers, 5-7 buds per stem, 63 days to force.

14-16"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

18"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

4050720 Tiny Rocket ppaf: Dark red with darker highlights, 4-6 flowers per stem, 60 days to force.

14-16"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

4050320 Tiny Sensation pp17617: Yellow with maroon speckles, compact, 5-7 flowers per stem, 55 days to force.

14"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4050420 Tiny Orange Sensation pp17617: Orange with maroon speckles, compact, 5-7 flowers per stem, 55 days to force.

LILLIES

4050620 NEW! Tiny Poems ppaf: This color will standout in a crowd, an absolutely stunning variety for early spring and fall program. 5-7 flowers pers stem, 65 days to force.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Lily Looks™ Tiny Poems ppaf

Lily Looks™ Tiny Robin ppaf

Lily Looks™ Tiny Pearl ppaf

Lily Looks™ Tiny Rocket ppaf

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Lily Looks™ Tiny Sensation pp17617

Lily Looks™ Tiny Parrot ppaf

Lily Looks™ Tiny Orange Sensation pp17617

LILY LOOKS™ LILY LOOKS™ (Asiatic Pot Lilies) Zones 3-9 This new generation of pot lilies are genetically short, can be grown all year round, and are available in a full range of colors. In particular, these varieties have been selected for their higher bud count, their reduced sensitivity to leaf scorching and bud abortion, and their shorter forcing periods. These characteristics make Lily Looks™ the ideal pot lily , especially for scheduling multiple crops in spring and throughout the year. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4051020 Tiny Shadow ppaf: Stunning color combination of burnt orange flowers with dark maroon centers, compact grower with exceptional bud count, 6-8 flowers per stem, 65 days to force.

10-12"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

4049920 Tiny Skyline pp17643: Bright two-tone orange, largest flowers, 4-6 flowers per stem, 58 days to force.

14-16"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

4049820 Tiny Toons ppaf: Pink with orange tinged centers, strong stems with large flowers, 5-7 flowers per stem, 60 days to force.

14"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.62 0.58

0.60 0.54

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

LILLIES

ITEM #

Lily Looks™ Tiny Skyline pp17643

Lily Looks™ Tiny Shadow ppaf

Asiatic Lily Tango Passions™ Crossover ppaf

Lily Looks™ Tiny Toons ppaf

Asiatic Lily Tango Passions™ Ladylike ppaf

TANGO PASSIONS™ TANGO PASSIONS™ (Asiatic Pot Lilies) Zones 3-9 Tango Passions™ are two-tone hybrids selected for pot plant production. Most have dramatic spotted centers similar to the "Tango" garden series on page 154 but are genetically short. They perform equally as well in the garden for height and color variation. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4038220 Crossover ppaf: Pure white with speckled burgundy centers, strong stems with 4-5 buds per stem, 65 days to force. 4039320 Ladylike ppaf: Gorgeous soft peachy-pink with yellow centers, strong stems with 3-4 buds per stem, 75 days to force.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

16"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.66 0.56

0.64 0.54

14-16"

75 x 12/14 400 x

0.66 0.56

0.64 0.54

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ORIENTAL LILIES ORIENTAL LILIES Zones 4-9 Tall garden/cut flower. Usually tall growing with exceptionally large fragrant flowers. Flowers are mostly outward facing and often have maroon spots on the petals. They make excellent cut flowers that last for weeks. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4052040 Acapulco: Dark pink, very fragrant with very long bloom time, produces 4-6 flowers per stem.

48"

30 x 14/16

0.55

0.52

4055060 Casa Blanca: Extremely large, fragrant, pure white flowers, very long lasting, excellent cut flower, produces 3-6 flowers per bulb.

48"

30 x 16/18 200 x

0.65

0.62

4053240 Chill Out: Large white flowers with large light yellow centers, fragrant, produces 3-5 flowers per stem.

40"

30 x 14/16

0.55

0.52

4055340 Cobra: Striking deep red flowers with a thin white edge, one of the darkest red orientals, very fragrant, upward facing, 4-7 flowers per stem.

32"

30 x 14/16

0.55

0.52

4055740 Dizzy: Large fragrant flowers with maroon spots and a maroon stripe down the center of each petal, very showy.

48"

30 x 14/16

0.70

0.68

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

LILLIES

Oriental Lily Acapulco

Oriental Lily Casa Blanca

Oriental Lily Cobra

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Oriental Lily Chill Out

Oriental Lily Dizzy

PACK & SIZE

36-40"

30 x 14/16

0.68

0.62

4061540 Salmon Star: Gorgeous salmon pink with white edges and dark salmon spots, fragrant, 3-5 flowers per stem.

36"

30 x 14/16

0.75

0.72

4065960 Starfighter: Upward facing, deep crimson-red flowers with a wide, white edge, produces 3-5 flowers per stem.

44"

30 x 14/16

0.62

0.60

4066040 Stargazer: Most popular, upward facing pink and red with a narrow white edge, produces 3-5 flowers per stem.

36"

30 x 14/16 300 x

0.45 0.42

0.42 0.40

4067540 Tom Pouce: Soft purplish-pink with a glowing yellow band in the center, produces 3-4 flowers per stem.

36"

30 x 14/16

0.70

0.65

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

LILLIES

4056140 Hotline: Large upward facing white flowers with a narrow hot pink edge, fragrant and irresistible, 4-6 flowers per stem.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Oriental Lily Hotline

Oriental Lily Stargazer

Oriental Lily Salmon Star

Oriental Lily Starfighter

Oriental Lily Tom Pouce

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ORIENTAL LILIES ORIENTAL POT LILIES Zones 4-9 Genetically short lilies especially suited for pots with large fragrant, long-lasting flowers. Plant 2 bulbs per gallon. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4052440 After Eight: Large fragrant dark pink flowers with white edges, considered a mini-Stargazer, strong stems with nice green foliage, 4-6 flowers per stem, 90 days to force.

14-16"

30 x 14/16 300 x

0.88 0.78

0.84 0.74

4055840 Entertainer ppaf: Bright new bi-color of pink-red flowers with pure white centers, flowers first open rosy-pink and deepen to red as the flower matures, strong stems and high bud count make this an exceptional pot lily, 4-6 flowers per stem, 105 days to force.

16-18"

30 x 14/16 300 x

0.72 0.68

0.68 0.66

4055940 Farolito: Large fragrant pure pink flowers with lightly spotted centers, wonderful ruffled petals, 4-5 flowers per stem, 80 days to force.

18-24"

30 x 14/16

0.78

0.76

4066940 Sunny Grenada ppaf: Dark burgundy red flowers with a bright white edge and heavily spotted, extremely fragrant and nice dark green foliage, 5-7 flowers per stem, 105 days to force.

16-18"

30 x 14/16 300 x

0.86 0.76

0.84 0.74

4067140 Sunny Martinique ppaf: Dark pink flowers with a white edge similar to After Eight but 1 Â˝ times as large, attractive dark green foliage with extra large flowers, 4-7 flowers per stem, 105 days to force.

16-18"

30 x 14/16 300 x

0.86 0.76

0.84 0.74

4067040 Sunny Okinawa pp21328: Large pure white flowers, strong stems with attractive dark green foliage, 4-7 flowers per stem, 105 days to force.

16-18"

30 x 14/16 300 x

0.86 0.76

0.84 0.74

4067240 Sunny Robyn ppaf: Large soft pink flowers with dark pink centers and maroon spots, attractive dark green foliage, 4-7 flowers per stem, 90 days to force.

16-18"

30 x 14/16 300 x

0.86 0.76

0.84 0.74

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

LILLIES

Sunny Series

Oriental Lily After Eight

Oriental Lily Sunny Grenada ppaf

Oriental Lily Entertainer

Oriental Lily Sunny Martinique ppaf

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Oriental Lily Sunny Okinawa pp21328

Oriental Lily Farolito

Oriental Lily Sunny Robyn ppaf

ORIENTAL LILIES ORIENTAL DOUBLE FLOWERING ROSELILY Zones 4-9 Rose Lilies often have smaller flowers than their single counterparts but are very full. They also do not produce pollen. Their anthers have been replaced with petals, creating double flowers, with and exceptionally long bloom time in the garden. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4070240 Rose Lily™ Anika: Double white petals striped lime green along the midribs, very fragrant, long-lasting and excellent cut flower.

36-40"

30 x 14/16

1.08

1.05

4070340 Rose Lily™ Belonica: Large light pink double flowers with darker rose midribs and lighter edges, lightly spotted centers, mildly fragrant, long-lasting and excellent cut flower.

36-40"

30 x 14/16

1.08

1.05

4070440 Rose Lily™ Elena: Gorgeous double pink with darker rose along the midribs and lightly spotted center, fragrant, long-lasting and excellent cut flower.

36-40"

30 x 14/16

1.08

1.05

4070640 Rose Lily™ Thalita: A double Stargazer with twice the bloom time, produces huge double rose-red flowers with lighter edges and spotted centers, fragrant, long-lasting and excellent cut flower.

36-40"

30 x 14/16

1.08

1.05

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

LILLIES

ITEM #

Oriental Lily Rose Lily™ Anika

Oriental Lily Rose Lily™ Belonica

Oriental Lily Rose Lily™ Elena

Oriental Lily Rose Lily™ Thalita

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OT HYBRID LILES OT HYBRID LILIES Zones 4-9 An interspecific cross between oriental and trumpet lilies, OT hybrids have the best characteristics of both. Flowers are often similar in shape to the orientals but are even larger with improved vase life, shorter growing times, and disease resistance. OT lilies also come in some very striking color combinations never seen before and are a must for every garden. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4067960 Conca d'Or: OT hybrid with huge clear yellow flowers with lighter yellow tips, very fragrant.

36-42"

30 x 16/18

0.86

0.82

4079040 Flavia: Large yellow flowers with red centers and darker midribs, semi-upright facing flowers are very fragrant, waxy petals with heavy substance result in very long-lasting flowers, 4-5 flowers per stem.

46-52"

30 x 14/16

0.86

0.82

4079760 Tabledance: Award winning, huge upright showy pink buds open to reveal large pink flowers with white centers, fragrant, superb cut flower.

40-44"

30 x 16/18

0.86

0.82

4099020 Triumphator (LO cross): Cross of longiflorum and oriental lilies to produce this stunning color combination, huge trumpet-like white flowers with almost maroon centers, spectacular in the garden, fragrant and excellent cut flower.

48-60"

30 x 18/20

0.86

0.82

4085160 x Black Beauty: One of the original oriental & trumpet lily crosses, tall growing with numerous dangling blood red flowers with a narrow white edge, recurved petals and protruding maroon spots resemble those of speciosum types, very fragrant and long lasting.

60-72"

30 x 16/18

1.08

0.98

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

LILLIES

OT Hybrid Lillies Conca d'Or

OT Hybrid Lillies Triumphator

OT Hybrid Lillies Flavia

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OT Hybrid Lillies Tabledance

OT Hybrid Lillies x Black Beauty

LA HYBRID LILIES LA HYBRID LILIES (longiflorum x asiatic) Zones 4-9 Superior hybrids from crossing L. asiatic x L. longiflorum. Flowers are much larger and more funnel shaped than asiatics. Flowers are extremely long-lasting. Thicker petals are more weather resistant. LA hybrids perennialize well in most areas. These selections respond well to Sumagic® to control height for pot plants. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4083940 NEW! Original Love™: Large showy upward-facing blooms, a bowl-shaped flower of deep orange-red with darker spotting towards the throat, a robust disease-resistant plant, produces 3-5 flowers per stem.

24-28"

30 x 14/16

0.75

0.72

4084450 Royal Sunset: Large upward facing gold flowers with reddish-pink tips and maroon spotted center, produces 3-5 flower per stem.

36-42"

30 x 12/14

0.38

0.36

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

LA Hybrid Lilies Original Love™

LA Hybrid Lilies Royal Sunset

Tiger Lilies Citronelle

Tiger Lilies Pink

Tiger Lilies Red

Tiger Lilies Splendens

LILLIES

N EW

ITEM #

TIGER LILIES TIGER LILIES (Tall Garden) Zones 3-9 Tiger lilies are very tall growing and bloom very late. Downward facing flowers are often heavily spotted and have recurved petals. Excellent lily for naturalizing. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4094020 Citronelle (yellow): Heavily spotted yellow, produces 4-6 flowers per stem.

48"

30 x 12/14

0.72

0.68

4092020 Pink: Heavily spotted pink flowers, produces 4-6 flowers per stem.

48"

30 x 12/14

0.72

0.68

4093020 Red: Lightly spotted red, produces 4-6 flowers per stem.

48"

30 x 12/14

0.72

0.68

4091020 Splendens (orange): Heavily spotted orange, produces 4-6 flowers per stem.

48"

30 x 12/14

0.72

0.68

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

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PERENNIALS

LINUM LINUM (Perennial Flax) Zones 4-8 Exceptional long bloom time from spring through early summer with arching stems of azure blue flowers. Plants are drought tolerant and require well-drained soil. Plant in partial shade for extending bloom time. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4551605 perenne Nanum Sapphire: More compact with better branching than the species, dwarf 10" plants with brilliant sapphire blue flowers. A prolific re-seeder.

Linum per. Nanum Sapphire

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

10"

30 x 3"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.12

1.08

Lithodora Grace Ward

LITHODORA LITHODORA (Purple Gromwell) Zones 6-8 Low growing ground cover or rock garden plants. Prized for their deep green evergreen foliage and blue flowers. Prefers well-drained soil for best growth. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4551655 diffusa Grace Ward: Forms dense evergreen mats of dark green foliage, deep blue flowers bloom late spring thru mid-summer.

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HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

10"

30 x 3"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.24

1.18

LOBELIA Excellent perennial for late summer bloom. Plants require moist soil and prefer partial afternoon shade. Hummingbirds love these plants ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

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speciosa Fan® Blue: Dark green foliage with upright growth habit, dense spikes of intense blue-violet flowers bloom mid-summer till fall, reblooms with proper deadheading, Quality FleuroSelect award winner.

28"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4551865

NEW! speciosa Fan® Salmon: Produces striking, salmon-pink flowers on strong burgundy stems, compact with upright branching habit, green foliage matures to bronze purple towards fall.

24"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4551855

speciosa Fan® Scarlet: Wonderful burgundy foliage with vivid scarlet flowers, excellent basal branching forms dense clumps with an upright growth habit, more compact with exceptional long bloom time, FleuroSelect Gold Medal winner.

24"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4551825

PERENNIALS

LOBELIA (Cardinal Flower) Zones 4-9

Lobelia speciosa Fan® Blue

Lobelia speciosa Fan® Salmon

Lobelia speciosa Fan® Scarlet

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PERENNIALS

LUPINUS LUPINUS (Lupine) Zones 4-6 Unsurpassed early summer color with dense spires of pea-shaped flowers. Plants grow best in cooler climates. Deadhead old flowers to promote rebloom. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4552055 Gallery Blue: Compact plants with 6-8" spires of blue and white bicolor flowers.

20-24"

30 x 3"

1.42

1.32

4552105 Gallery Mix: Compact plants with a mixture of red, pink, yellow, blue, and white flowers.

20-24"

30 x 3"

1.42

1.32

4552155 Gallery Pink: Compact plants with 6-8" spires of pink and white bicolor flowers.

20-24"

30 x 3"

1.42

1.32

4552205 Gallery Red: Compact plants with 6-8" spires of red flowers.

20-24"

30 x 3"

1.42

1.32

4552255 Gallery Yellow: Compact plants with 6-8" spires of yellow flowers.

20-24"

30 x 3"

1.42

1.32

4551985 x Tutti Frutti™ Mix: New hybrid mix of enormous flower spikes and exceptional bi-color flowers, forms large clumps with dense flower spikes up to 2' long.

36-40"

30 x 3"

1.42

1.32

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Lupinus Gallery Blue

Lupinus Gallery Mix

Lupinus Gallery Pink

Lupinus Gallery Red

Lupinus Gallery Yellow

Lupinus Tutti Frutti™ Hybrids

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LYCHNIS Native clump forming perennial but tends to be short-lived in the garden. Will self-seed, requires moist soil and full sun for good growth. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4552305 arkwrightii Orange Gnome: Very compact with purple-bronze foliage, cluster of bright orange-scarlet flowers bloom all summer, wonderful color contrast, swollen seed pods add additional interest.

12-15"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

4552345 arkwrightii Scarlet O'hara ppaf: Forms compact clumps of attractive dark purple-green foliage, large bright scarlet-red flowers contrast nicely with the dark foliage, very floriferous.

12-16"

30 x 3"

1.88

1.82

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

LYCHNIS (Maltese Cross) Zones 3-9

LYSIMACHIA LYSIMACHIA (Loosestrife) Zones 4-8 Clump forming plants preferring moist, boggy soil. Most are vigorous and spread readily. Plants bloom all summer and the taller types are excellent cut flowers. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4552405 atropurpurea Beaujolais (Burgundy Loosestrife): Forms clumps of attractive gray foliage with long arching spires of burgundy wine flowers, a beautiful color combination, plants bloom In summer and will re-seed a little, non-invasive.

30"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

4552575 Golden Alexander pp13547: More rounded foliage with brilliant green and gold variegation, stems emerge in spring with a slight pink tinge, whorls of golden yellow star-shaped flowers bloom mid-summer, non-invasive.

36"

30 x 3"

1.78

1.68

ITEM #

Lychnis ark. Orange Gnome

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Lychnis ark. Scarlet O'Hara ppaf

Lysimachia atro. Beaujolais

Lysimachia p. Golden Alexander

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Malva syl. Zebrina

MALVA MALVA (Mallow) Zones 3-8 Closely related to hibiscus, Malva are more shrub-like with well-branched stems. Small hollyhock-like flowers are produced along the stems and bloom profusely all summer. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Very heat and drought tolerant. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4552705 sylvestris Zebrina: Tall well-branched plants to 3', lavender purple flowers with bold raspberrypurple veins radiating out from the center, very colorful, blooms all summer.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

36"

30 x 3"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.08

1.02

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MONARDA (Bee Balm) Zones 4-9 Forms rapidly spreading clumps of mint-scented foliage. Colorful flowers are surrounded by equally colorful bracts. Blooms mid-summer. Deadhead for rebloom. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4552895 NEW! didyma Balmy™ Lilac ppaf: Best mildew resistance of today's commercial cultivars, very floriferous and compact, lilac flowers, lance-shaped dark green fragrant foliage.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

4552905 didyma Balmy™ Purple ppaf: Forms dwarf clumps with very mildew resistant foliage, bright purple flowers bloom early and throughout summer, best disease resistance.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

4552915 NEW! didyma Balmy™ Rose ppaf: Best mildew resistance of today's commercial cultivars, very floriferous and compact, rose color flowers, lance-shaped dark green fragrant foliage.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

4552985 Coral Reef pp16741: Similar in habit to Marshalls Delight but with bright coral-pink flowers, exceptional new color especially when grown in mass in the garden, good mildew resistance, Zone 3-8.

36"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

4553055 Grand Marshall™ pp19582: Short to medium sized clumps with brilliant fuchsia-purple flowers, the dark green foliage exhibits excellent mildew resistance, from the Morden Breeding Program in Manitoba, Zone 3-8.

13-16"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

4553045 Grand Mum™ pp22136: The third introduction of the Grand™ series, forms medium sized clumps of aromatic dark green foliage, light pink-mauve flowers are very full and resemble Mum flowers, very disease resistant, blooms mid summer, Zone 3-8.

15-18"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

4553065 Grand Parade™ pp19580: Forms perfect medium-sized clumps with bright lavender-purple flowers, attractive dark green foliage exhibits excellent mildew resistance, a nice compliment to Grand Marshall, Zone 3-8.

13-16"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

N Monarda didyma Balmy™ Lilac ppaf

Monarda didyma Coral Reef pp16741

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

ITEM #

PERENNIALS

MONARDA

Monarda didyma Balmy™ Purple ppaf

Monarda didyma Grand Marshall pp19582

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Monarda didyma Grand Mum pp22136

Monarda didyma Balmy™ Rose ppaf

Monarda didyma Grand Parade pp19580

MONARDA Forms rapidly spreading clumps of mint-scented foliage. Colorful flowers are surrounded by equally colorful bracts. Blooms mid-summer. Deadhead for rebloom. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

48"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

18-24"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

36"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

4553205 Petite Delight pp10784: Very compact plants with crinkled glossy foliage and lavender-pink flowers, extremely mildew resistant.

12-15"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

4553235 Petite Wonder pp13149: Very compact plants with crinkled foliage and clear pink flowers, extremely mildew resistant.

9-10"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

4553255 Pink Lace pp18367: Medium sized plants with mint scented green foliage and dark red stems, hot lipstick pink flowers open to reveal purple centers, disease resistant.

14-16"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4553085 didyma Jacob Cline: Very tall, produces exceptionally large 5" deep red flowers with dark red bracts, mildew resistant. 4553015

Fireball pp14235: Medium height with bright red flowers, shorter and more compact than other reds, exhibits mildew resistance, Future Plant.

4553035 Gardenview Scarlet: Tall bright red, highly mildew resistant, bright red.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

MONARDA (Bee Balm) Zones 4-9

Monarda Fireball pp14235

Monarda didyma Jacob Cline

Monarda Gardenview Scarlet

Monarda Petite Delight pp10784

Mukgenia Nova™ Flame

Monarda Petite Wonder pp13149

Monarda Pink Lace pp18367

MUKGENIA MUKGENIA Zones 3-9 A new genus introduced by Terra Nova Nurseries. This hybrid perennial is a cross between Bergenia and Mukdenia. A low growing groundcover with thick leathery leaves and jagged edges. Great fall color. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4553325 NEW! Nova™ Flame: A cool and lovely intergeneric cross, hybrid of bergenia and mukdenia, dark pink flowers from the Bergenia and shiny think leathery foliage with jagged burgundy edges, Mukdenia ‘Crimson Fans' provides interesting texture and fall color, blooms early spring to summer.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

8-12"

30 x 3"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

3.28

3.22

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NEPETA NEPETA (Catmint) Zones 3-9 Forms very floriferous clumps that smothers the plant with flowers mid-summer. Cut back after blooming to encourage another flush of flowers. Does well in dry, ordinary soil. Use for edging or near the front of the border. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4553495 NEW! faassenii Junior Walker™ pp20374: Dwarf selection from Walker's Low with sterile flowers, forms attractive clumps of aromatic grey-green foliage, masses of lavender-blue flowers bloom early and continue to bloom all summer, sterile flowers will not reseed and result in extremely long bloom time.

12-15"

30 x 3"

1.48

1.42

4553525 faassenii Walker's Low: Medium-sized plants with grey-green foliage, unbelievable flower display with large, lavender-blue flowers all summer.

18-24"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

48 x 2"

0.88

0.84

24-30"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

8-10"

30 x 3"

1.88

1.82

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4553528 faassenii Walker's Low 4553545 NEW! mussinii Six Hills Gold: A sport of ‘Six Hills Giant', blue-green variegated foliage in early spring, fades to green by mid-summer, lavender blue flowers, deadhead to encourage rebloom.

4553585 x Little Trudy® pp18904: Forms very compact mounds with distinct silver serrated foliage, lavender-blue flowers bloom all summer, very tidy plants with long bloom time, Zone 4-9.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Perennial Plant of the Year 2007 Nepeta faassenii Junior Walker™ pp20374

Nepeta mussinii Six Hills Gold

Nepeta faassenii Walker's Low

Nepeta x Little Trudy® pp18904

Oenothera berlandieri Siskiyou Pink

Oenothera missouriensis

OENOTHERA OENOTHERA (Evening Primrose) Zones 4-9 Low-growing perennials with cup-shaped flowers that bloom all summer. Plants tolerate hot, dry conditions and prefer welldrained soil. Use near the front of the border or in rock gardens. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4553785 berlandieri Siskiyou Pink: Compact and spreading form, large 2-3" delicate light pink flowers with glowing lemon yellow centers, very free-flowering and fragrant, drought tolerant. 4553705 missouriensis (macrocarpa): Summer, large bright yellow flowers, native plant with glossy, dark green foliage, drought and heat tolerant. Zone 3-8.

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HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

8-10"

30 x 3"

10"

30 x 3"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PAPAVER Fuzzy foliage with huge crepe paper-like flowers on tall stems. Plants bloom late spring and require well-drained soil. Very showy and great for hot and sunny spaces. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4554525 nudicaule Spring Fever™ Orange (Iceland Poppy): Compact mounds of gray-blue foliage with multiple stems of large 3-4" bright orange flowers, spectacular spring color.

10-13"

30 x 3"

1.08

0.98

4554545 nudicaule Spring Fever™ Red (Iceland Poppy): Compact mounds of gray-blue foliage with mulitple stems of large 3-4" vibrant red flowers, spectacular spring color.

10-13"

30 x 3"

1.08

0.98

4554565 nudicaule Spring Fever™ Yellow (Iceland Poppy): Compact mounds of gray-blue foliage with multiple stems of large 3-4" bright yellow flowers, spectacular spring color.

10-13"

30 x 3"

1.08

0.98

4554025 orientalis Beauty of Livermore: Forms large clumps of serrated gray-green foliage, large 4-6" bright scarlet-red flowers with dark basal blotches bloom early summer.

28-36"

30 x 3"

1.08

0.98

4554170 orientalis Little Patty's Plum ppaf: More compact form of Patty's Plum, forms mounds of gray-blue foliage with shorter stems of unique lilac-plum flowers, spectacular when in bloom.

10-13"

25 x #1

2.12

2.08

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Papaver nudicaule Spring Fever™ Orange

Papaver orientalis Beauty of Livermore

Papaver nudicaule Spring Fever™ Red

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

PAPAVER (Icelandic and Oriental Poppy) Zones 3-8

Papaver nudicaule Spring Fever™ Yellow

Papaver orientalis Little Patty's Plum ppaf

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PAPAVER PAPAVER (Icelandic and Oriental Poppy) Zones 3-8 Fuzzy foliage with huge crepe paper-like flowers on tall stems. Plants bloom late spring and require well-drained soil. Very showy and great for hot and sunny spaces. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4554325 orientalis Prince of Orange: Forms large clumps of serrated gray-green foliage, bright tangerine-orange flowers with black basal blotches bloom early summer.

28-36"

30 x 3"

1.08

0.98

4554485 orientalis Princess Victoria Louise: Forms large clumps of serrated gray-green foliage, light salmon-pink flowers have contrasting black basal blotches, blooms early summer.

28-36"

30 x 3"

1.08

0.98

4554345 orientalis Royal Wedding: Gorgeous pure white flowers with contrasting orange edge, forms large clumps of serrated gray-green foliage, blooms early summer.

28-36"

30 x 3"

1.08

0.98

28"

25 x #1

1.58

1.52

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4554450 orientlis Turkenlouis: Deeply fringed fiery-red petals.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Papaver or. Prince of Orange

Papaver or. Princess Victoria Louise

Papaver or. Royal Wedding

Papaver or. Turkenlouis

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PENSTEMON Long-blooming summer perennials with tubular flowers. Hummingbirds love these flowers. Plants require well-drained soil. They do not tolerate having wet feet over winter. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4554915 schmidel Delfts Blue Riding Hood pp23065: Dark blue flowers with white beards, bloom in summer. Zones 4-9.

18"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4554935 schmidel Hot Pink Riding Hood pp23089: Bright hot pink flowers. Zones 4-9.

18"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4554955 schmidel Purple Riding Hood pp23067: Dark violet-purple flowers. Zones 4-9.

18"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4554975 schmidel Red Riding Hood pp18950: Bright scarlet flowers. Zones 4-9.

18"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4554690 digitalis Dark Towers pp20013: Taller and darker foliage than Husker's Red with 2-3" pink flowers, deep bronze-red glossy foliage, tolerates high heat and humidity, blooms mid-summer.

33"

25 x #1

1.78

1.72

4554700 digitalis Husker's Red: Deep purple-bronze foliage with upright branching panicles of white flowers, accent plant.

30"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Penstemon sch. Delft Blue Riding Hood

Penstemon sch. Hot Pink Riding Hood

Penstemon sch. Purple Riding Hood

Penstemon sch. Red Riding Hood

Penstemon dig. Dark Towers pp20013

Penstemon dig. Husker's Red

PERENNIALS

PENSTEMON (Beard Tongue) Zones 3-8

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PAEONIA (Peony) is a classic perennial with

unsurpassed late spring beauty. Peonies are very long-lived and develop large crowns with thick woody roots. Huge fragrant flowers bloom late spring for a spectacular show. Excellent cut flower. Zone 3-8.

POTTING

THE

PERENNIALS

PAEONIA

SHED

GROW

Use well-drained soil with a pH 6.5-7.0. Center crown with eyes facing up and angle root at 45ยบ towards the bottom edge of the pot.

PLANTING DEPTH

Planting depth is critical for proper growth. Plant so eyes are 1-2" below the soil surface. If too shallow, the crown and eyes may dry out when exposed to intense spring sun. Prune root tips if necessary to obtain proper planting depth.

TEMPERATURE

Grow cool at 45-55ยบF until new fibrous roots are visible. Growing too warm too quickly will result in plants developing without a root structure to support it. This may cause plants to wilt or leaves to curl during high spring temperatures.

WATER

Allow pots to dry slightly between watering. Good drainage is a must.

FERTILIZER

Peonies are light feeders and too much Nitrogen may inhibit flowering. Fertilize with 100-150ppm Nitrogen every other watering.

DISEASE

Botrytis is the primary culprit of buds not opening and turning black. Keep foliage dry during watering, especially during cool weather. Use fungicides to control outbreaks.

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PAEONIA Classic perennial with unsurpassed late spring beauty. Peonies are very long-lived and develop large crowns with thick woody roots. Huge fragrant flowers bloom late spring for a spectacular show. Excellent cut flower. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4555040 Buckeye Belle: Early, intense maroon red semi-double flowers with bright golden stamens, very strong stems, good cut flower.

34"

15 x 3-5 eye

5.50

5.42

4555050 NEW! Celebrity: late spring to early summer, large, fragrant 6" double raspberry-pink flowers with two-toned pink-white centers, very showy on sturdy upright dark green foliage.

37"

15 x 3-5 eye

7.58

7.52

4555070 Coral Charm: Early, semi-double, prized color of deep coral buds opening to huge bowlshaped blooms of coral-peach with glowing yellow centers, tall strong stems rarely need staking and make superb cut flowers, Gold Medal Winner.

36"

15 x 3-5 eye

4.78

4.72

4555200 Duchesse de Nemours: Early, large double white flowers, strong stems, fragrant.

34"

25 x 3-5 eye

4.08

3.98

4555240 Felix Crousse: Late, superb double, carmine red, slightly scented, good cut flower.

34"

25 x 3-5 eye

3.48

3.42

4555260 Festiva Maxima: Late, large white double flowers with red flecks, vigorous and very floriferous, strong stems for excellent cuts.

34"

25 x 3-5 eye

3.88

3.82

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

ITEM #

PERENNIALS

PAEONIA (Garden Peony) Zones 3-8

Peony Buckeye Belle

Peony Celebrity

Peony Coral Charm

Peony Duchess DeNemours

Peony Felix Crousse

Peony Festiva Maxima

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PAEONIA PAEONIA (Garden Peony) Zones 3-8 Classic perennial with unsurpassed late spring beauty. Peonies are very long-lived and develop large crowns with thick woody roots. Huge fragrant flowers bloom late spring for a spectacular show. Excellent cut flower. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4555450 Kansas: Early-mid, double cherry red flowers on strong stems, vigorous grower.

34"

25 x 3-5 eye

3.48

3.42

4555500 Karl Rosenfield: Early-mid, large double crimson flowers, good producer with strong stems.

38"

25 x 3-5 eye

3.18

3.12

4555680 Primevere: Mid-late, Japanese type with larger pure white outer petals with yellow and white center petals resembling a pompom, very fragrant, strong erect stems make this an excellent cut flower.

28"

15 x 3-5 eye

4.48

4.42

4555820 Red Charm: Early, huge double red, bomb-type flowers have heavy ruffled centers surrounded by several rows of flatter outer petals, very strong stems make superb cut flowers, fragrant, Gold Medal winner.

34"

15 x 3-5 eye

7.68

7.62

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Peony Kansas

Peony Karl Rosenfeld

Peony Primevere

Peony Red Charm

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PACK & SIZE

4555900 NEW! Red Sarah Bernhardt: Red version of the well-known ‘Sarah Bernhardt,’ large bowlshaped fragrant double blooms, dark green shiny foliage with an upright habit, blooms spring to early summer.

35"

25 x 3-5 eye

6.38

6.32

4555940 Sarah Bernhardt: Large double soft pink flowers, fragrant, blooms later than most others.

34"

25 x 3-5 eye

2.68

2.62

4556020 Shirley Temple: Large double white flowers with a slight pink blush, very fragrant, mid season bloom.

34"

25 x 3-5 eye

3.48

3.42

4556080 Sorbet: Fully double bomb-type flowers of light pink and canary yellow petals, blooms mid season.

28"

15 x 3-5 eye

3.78

3.72

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

ITEM #

PERENNIALS

PAEONIA (Garden Peony) Zones 3-8

Peony Red Sarah Bernhardt

Peony Sarah Bernhardt

Peony Shirley Temple

Peony Sorbet

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PAEONIA PAEONIA (Itoh Peony) Zones 3-8 Itoh peonies are a result from the crossing of different peony sections, such as garden types with tree peony types. This successful breeding forms hybrids with the benefits of both parents, i.e. hardiness and herbaceous habit from garden types and intense new colors and flower size from tree peony types. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4557810 x Bartzella: Very large 6" lemon yellow flowers, flowers are fragrant and can vary from fully double to semi-double, forms large bush with very strong stems and deeply cut foliage, very floriferous, no staking required, 2006 Gold Medal Award.

34"

10 x 3-5 eye

16.50

16.25

4557820 x Cora Louis: Huge semi-double white flowers with striking lavender centers, very floriferous, strong stems require no staking, fragrant, vigorous grower.

28"

5 x 3-5 eye

27.50

26.75

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Itoh Peony x. Bartzella

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Itoh Peony x. Cora Louis

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PAEONIA Tree peonies develop into large woody shrubs, with branching stems. They produce huge magnificent blooms in various colors. Tree peonies do not require any support for their flowers and will stand upright without help!

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4557100 suffruticosa Chojuraku (Lavender): Large lavender double.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4-5'

10 x 1 yr

10.35

10.28

5 x 2 yr

12.75

12.68

10 x 1 yr

10.35

10.28

5 x 2 yr

12.75

12.68

10 x 1 yr

11.45

11.38

5 x 2 yr

12.98

12.92

10 x 1 yr

10.35

10.28

5 x 2 yr

12.75

12.68

10 x 1 yr

11.45

11.38

5 x 2 yr

12.98

12.92

10 x 1 yr

11.45

11.38

5 x 2 yr

13.55

13.48

4557106 suffruticosa Chojuraku (Lavender) 4557150 suffruticosa Hanakisoi (Pink): Huge double pink flowers.

4-5'

4557156 suffruticosa Hanakisoi (Pink) 4557690 suffruticosa High Noon (Yellow): Clear lemon-yellow flowers.

4-5'

4557696 suffruticosa High Noon (Yellow) 4557200 suffruticosa Houki (Red): Huge double red flowers.

4-5'

4557206 suffruticosa Houki (Red): 4557170 suffruticosa Kaoukamon (Maroon): Very dark maroon.

4-5'

4557176 suffruticosa Kaoukamon (Maroon) 4557110

suffruticosa Kinkaku (Orange): Huge double peachy-orange.

4557116

suffruticosa Kinkaku (Orange)

4-5'

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Tree Peony s. Chojuraka

Tree Peony s. Hanakisoi

Tree Peony s. High Noon

Tree Peony s. Houki

Tree Peony s. Kaoukamon

Tree Peony s. Kinkaku

PERENNIALS

PAEONIA (Tree Peony) Zones 4-9

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PAEONIA PAEONIA (Tree Peony) Zones 4-9 Tree peonies develop into large woody shrubs, with branching stems. They produce huge magnificent blooms in various colors. Tree peonies do not require any support for their flowers and will stand upright without help!

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4557600 Renkaku (White): Huge pure white double flowers.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4-5'

10 x 1 yr

10.35

10.28

5 x 2 yr

12.75

12.68

10 x 1 yr

10.35

10.28

5 x 2 yr

12.75

12.68

10 x 1 yr

12.75

12.68

5 x 2 yr

13.98

13.92

4557606 Renkaku (White) 4557250 Shimadaijin (Purple): Huge double purple flowers.

4-5'

4557256 Shimadaijin (Purple) 4557220 Shimanishiki (Red/White): Huge showy white flowers with red flames.

4-5'

4557226 Shimanishiki (Red/White)

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Tree Peony s. Renkaku

Tree Peony s. Shimadaijin

Tree Peony s. Shimanishiki

Fern Leaf Peony ten. Rubra Plena

PAEONIA PAEONIA (Fern Leaf Peony) Zones 3-8 Paeonia tenuifolia is treasured by Peony collectors. Early blooming with beautiful ferny foliage. Prefers to be drier than garden types. May go summer dormant. Extremely long-lived. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4557850 tenuifolia Rubra Plena: Very popular with delicate fern-like foliage, double deep red cup-shaped flowers, shorter than most peonies, blooms very early.

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HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

20"

10 x 2-3 eye

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

26.00

25.50

PEROVSKIA Shrub-like perennial with erect woody stems and rather informal growth habit. Plants have attractive silvery stems with silver-green foliage. Exceptional long bloom time from mid-summer into fall.

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4558055 atriplicifolia: Silver foliage and open growth habit, lavender-blue flowers.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

36-48"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

25 x 1"

1.35

1.28

12-18"

30 x 3"

1.78

1.72

25"

30 x 3"

1.78

1.72

25 x 1"

1.78

1.72

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

4558050 atriplicifolia 4558075 atriplicifolia Lacey Blue pp20845: The shortest to date with the largest flowers, forms compact mounds of grey-green foliage, upright silver stems bear dense panicles of large lavender-blue flowers, maintains nice form. 4558105 atriplicifolia Little Spire pp11643: Shorter and more compact, maintains nice form, lavenderblue flowers. 4558100 atriplicifolia Little Spire pp11643: 4558125 atriplicifolia Silvery Blue ppaf: Grey-green foliage of other Perovskia's has been replaced with striking metallic silver stems and leaves, a showstopper for the garden, plants are compact and maintain nice form, panicles of lavender-blue flowers bloom summer thru early fall.

20"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Perovskia atriplicifolia Lacey Blue pp20845

Perovskia atriplicifolia Little Spire pp11643

Perovskia atriplicifolia Silvery Blue ppaf

PERENNIALS

PEROVSKIA (Russian Sage) Zones 4-8

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PHLOX (Garden Phlox) is another classic and popular perennial with many new flower colors. Phlox have an exceptional long bloom time and provide much-needed color in the garden mid-to-late summer. Plant in full sun in areas with good air circulation to prevent mildew. Zone 3-9.

POTTING

THE

PERENNIALS

PHLOX

SHED

GROW

Use well-drained soil with a pH 6.0-6.5. Center plugs and plant at or just below soil surface. Planting too shallow may cause plugs to dry. Too deep may prevent proper eye development.

TEMPERATURE

Grow warm at 60-68ยบF to stimulate root and shoot growth.

WATER

Allow pots to dry slightly between watering. Water early in the day and keep foliage dry at all times to prevent diseases.

FERTILIZER

Phlox are moderate feeders. Fertilize with 150-200 ppm Nitrogen as needed.

DISEASE

Phlox are paricularly susceptible to powdery mildew. Inspect crops regularly for small white spots on the foliage and use preventive fungicides. Provide good air circulation, maintain low humidity, and keep foliage dry. Alternaria is another fungal disease and often results in the lower leaves drying up and turning brown. Provide good air circulation and increase light levels to the lower foliage by increasing pot spacing. Preventive sprays are also effective.

PINCH

Pinching stems after 4-6 leaf pairs will promote lateral branching and produce fuller pots with more flowers. Phlox in a 3" plug

1 gallon phlox from a 3" plug

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PHLOX New hybrids that bloom 3-4 weeks earlier than traditional paniculata types. Very compact plants with upright growth habit. Exceptional branching forms dense clusters of smaller fragrant flowers. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4558425 Early Start™ Light Pink ppaf: White flowers with a pink eye.

12"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

4558455 Early Start™ Pink ppaf: Pink with a deeper rose eye.

12"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

4558485 Early Start™ Velvet ppaf: Dark lavender flowers.

12"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

PHLOX (Garden Phlox)–EARLY START™ SERIES Zones 4-8

Top Left: Phlox Early Start™ Pink ppaf, Right Side: Phlox Early Start™ Light Pink ppaf, Bottom Left: Phlox Early Start™ Velvet ppaf

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PHLOX PHLOX (Dwarf Garden Phlox)–FLAME™ SERIES Zones 4-8 These dwarf phlox are very compact yet still produce large colorful flower heads just like the taller cultivars. Plants bloom earlier than the taller types and often rebloom if deadheaded. Most exhibit some mildew resistance. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4559295 p. Blue Flame ppaf: Dark blue buds open to blue & white pinwheeled flowers, strong stems with excellent branching, mildew resistant.

16"

30 x 3"

1.64

1.62

4559305 p. Coral Flame pp22234: Large clusters of fragrant, bright coral-red flowers, naturally dwarf and mildew resistant.

16"

30 x 3"

1.64

1.62

4559405 p. Pink Flame pp11804: Large clusters of fragrant, pink flowers with a red eye, naturally dwarf and mildew resistant.

16"

30 x 3"

1.64

1.62

4559455 p. Purple Flame pp12605: Large clusters of fragrant, dark purple flowers, naturally dwarf and mildew resistant.

16"

30 x 3"

1.64

1.62

4559465 p. Red Flame ppaf: Forms large heads of fragrant red flowers with a deeper red eye, strong stems with excellent branching, mildew resistant.

16"

30 x 3"

1.64

1.62

4559475 p. Violet Flame ppaf: New dwarf selection of violet-blue flowers.

16"

30 x 3"

1.64

1.62

4559495 p. White Flame pp16259: Pristine white flowers on compact foliage.

16"

30 x 3"

1.64

1.62

4559505 p. White with Red Eye Flame ppaf: White flowers with a small red eye.

16"

30 x 3"

1.64

1.62

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Phlox p. Blue Flame ppaf

Phlox p. Coral Flame pp22234

Phlox p. Pink Flame pp11804

Phlox p. Purple Flame pp12605

Phlox p. Red Flame ppaf

Phlox p. Violet Flame ppaf

Phlox p. White Flame pp16259

Phlox p. White w/ Red Eye Flame ppaf

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PHLOX These dwarf phlox are very compact yet still produce large colorful flower heads just like the taller cultivars. Plants bloom earlier than the taller types and often rebloom if deadheaded. Most exhibit some mildew resistance. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4559535 p. Pixie Miracle Grace ppaf: Short and compact with good mildew resistance and exceptional long bloom time, fragrant lavender-purple flowers with white centers and dark stems.

14-16"

30 x 3"

1.64

1.62

4558835 NEW! Forever Pink pp24918: Developed by Dr. Jim Ault at the Chicago Botanic Garden, compact clump-forming early-blooming phlox, 1" wide sterile vibrant purple-pink blooms with over-lapping petals, blooms 3 weeks in June with repeat bloom well into October.

12-16"

30 x 3"

1.64

1.62

4559585 p. Younique Bicolor ppaf: Compact plants, soft pink flowers with a white eye and violet-pink speck in the center, very floriferous, mildew resistant.

14-16"

30 x 3"

1.64

1.62

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

ITEM #

PERENNIALS

PHLOX (Dwarf Garden Phlox) Zones 4-8

Phlox Forever Pink pp24918

Phlox p. Pixie Miracle Grace ppaf

Phlox p. Younique Bicolor ppaf

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PHLOX MEDIUM HEIGHT GARDEN PHLOX Zones 4-8 HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4558885 Junior Dance pp16059: Medium height with bright green mildew resistant foliage, wonderful hot coral pink flowers, plants branch freely and continue to bloom from lateral branches all summer, fragrant.

18-22"

30 x 3"

1.64

1.62

4558895 Junior Dream pp16104: Medium height with bright green mildew resistant foliage, bright purple flowers, plants branch freely and continue to flower from lateral branches all summer, fragrant.

18-22"

30 x 3"

1.64

1.62

22"

30 x 3"

1.38

1.34

ITEM #

4559185

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Red Riding Hood: Medium height plants with bright cherry red flowers, fragrant.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Phlox Junior Dance pp16059

Phlox Red Riding Hood

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Phlox Junior Dream pp16059

PHLOX HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

24-36"

30 x 3"

1.38

1.34

24"

25 x #1

1.38

1.34

4558705 p. David: Very mildew resistant, exceptionally large heads with white flowers, very fragrant.

36-42"

30 x 3"

1.38

1.34

4558765 p. Fireworks: Unique sparkling cherry red and white flowers with fiery red centers, excellent branching with dense flower heads provide long lasting color, mildew resistant.

18-24"

30 x 3"

1.38

1.34

26"

30 x 3"

1.38

1.34

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4558655 p. Blue Paradise: Lavender-blue flowers with a red eye, very fragrant, dark green foliage is remarkably mildew resistant, excellent branching, best blue phlox. 4558690 NEW! p. Cleopatra ppaf: Unique soft fragrant star-shaped cherry-pink double blooms with an extra layer of petals, dark green foliage, long-lasting.

4558805 p. Flamingo: Mildew resistant, flamingo pink with a small red eye, very fragrant.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

PHLOX (Tall Garden Phlox) Zones 4-9

Phlox Blue Paradise

Phlox Fireworks

Phlox Cleopatra ppaf

Phlox David

Phlox Flamingo

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PHLOX TALL GARDEN PHLOX Zones 3-9 HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4558905 Laura: One of the best! lavender purple flowers with a white star center, strong stems and mildew resistant.

30"

30 x 3"

1.38

1.34

4559105 Nicky: Darkest purple of all phlox! Dark magenta, fragrant purple flowers, mildew resistant.

36"

30 x 3"

1.38

1.34

36"

30 x 3"

1.38

1.34

4559155 Red Magic: Dark rose-red flowers with lighter red centers, mildew resistant.

28"

30 x 3"

1.38

1.34

4559205 Red Super: Attractive darker foliage with large light red flowers, mildew resistant.

26"

30 x 3"

1.38

1.34

ITEM #

4559135

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Orange Perfection: Forms large heads of salmon-orange flowers, slightly fragrant, strong stems.

Phlox Laura

Phlox Nicky

Phlox Red Magic

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Phlox Orange Perfection

Phlox Red Super

PHLOX Long-lived, low-growing mats of evergreen foliage with tremendous spring bloom. Perfect for edging, in rock gardens, or planted along slopes.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4559705 Candy Stripe: Pink and white bi-color flowers.

4-6"

30 x 3"

1.42

1.38

4559735 Drummond's Pink: Largest bloom size amongst creeping phlox with bright pink flowers with dark pink centers, attractive dark green foliage forms dense mounds which are covered with blooms in spring.

4-6"

30 x 3"

1.42

1.38

4559755 Emerald Blue: Light blue flowers, dark green glossy foliage.

4-6"

30 x 3"

1.42

1.38

4559805 Emerald Pink: Pink flowers, dark green glossy foliage.

4-6"

30 x 3"

1.42

1.38

4559815 Fort Hill: Large dark pink flowers with overlapping petals and small dark red centers, slightly fragrant

4-6"

30 x 3"

1.42

1.38

4559855 Red Wing: Crimson flowers with a dark red eye.

4-6"

30 x 3"

1.42

1.38

4559885 Scarlet Flame: Scarlet red flowers with small dark red eye.

4-6"

30 x 3"

1.42

1.38

4559905 Snowflake: Pure white flowers.

4-6"

30 x 3"

1.42

1.38

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Phlox sub. Candy Stripe

Phlox sub. Drummond's Pink

Phlox sub. Emerald Blue

Phlox sub. Emerald Pink

Phlox sub. Fort Hill

Phlox sub. Red Wing

Phlox sub. Scarlet Flame

Phlox sub. Snowflake

PERENNIALS

PHLOX SUBULATA (Creeping Phlox) Zones 2-9

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PHYSOSTEGIA PHYSOSTEGIA (Obedient Plant) Zones 2-9 A North American native that spreads by rhizomes. Plant where growth can be contained. Blooms late summer.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4560135 virginiana Crystal Peak White: Compact and early flowering, dark green uniform foliage with spires of pure white flowers, blooms all summer, FleuroSelect 2010 Gold Medal Winner.

16"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4560185 virginiana Vivid: Deep pink flowers on tall stems, not as vigorous as other varieties.

24"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Physostegia vir. Crystal Peak White

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Physostegia vir. Vivid

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PLATYCODON Plants have large, puffy buds, resembling balloons, that open to bell-shaped flowers. Exceptional long bloom time during summer. Plant in well-drained soil. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4560425 grandiflorus Astra Semi-Double Blue: Wonderful dwarf balloon flower with fully double periwinkle blue flowers, colorful buds and thick petals result in long-lasting bloom, compact habit with excellent branching.

8-10"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4560445 grandiflorus Astra Semi-Double Lavender: Large 2-3" semi-double lavender blue flowers, compact with excellent branching, flowers are very long lasting.

8-10"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4560455 grandiflorus Astra Pink: More compact pink with excellent branching, long-lasting large pink flowers with thick petals.

8-10"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

4560555 grandiflorus Sentimental Blue: Very short and compact with large blue flowers, a prolific bloomer.

6-8"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Platycodon gr. Astra Semi-Double Blue

Platycodon gr. Astra Semi-Double Lavender

Platycodon gr. Astra Pink

Platycodon gr. Sentimental Blue

PERENNIALS

PLATYCODON (Balloon Flower) Zones 3-9

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POLEMONIUM POLEMONIUM (Jacob's Ladder) Zones 3-7 Very floriferous clump-forming perennials for the shade garden. Plants form thick clumps with upward spikes of fragrant blue flowers. Plants require partial to full shade and grow best in cooler climates. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4561025 Bressingham Purple pp15367: Dwarf compact mounds of dark purple foliage in spring and fall, summer foliage may turn green depending upon light, clusters of lavender-blue flowers bloom late spring and early summer on sturdy burgundy stems, best if grown in light shade. 4561155

reptans Touch of Class pp19768: Sport of Stairway to Heaven with more pure white variegation (no yellowing), a vigorous grower that holds up to the summer heat, spikes of pale lavender blue flowers bloom early summer.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

15"

30 x 3"

1.98

1.92

14"

30 x 3"

2.18

2.12

Polemonium c. Bressingham Purple pp15367

Perennial Plant of the Year 2013 Polygonatum odoratum Variegatum

Polemonium reptans Touch of Class pp19768

POLYGONATUM POLYGONATUM (Variegated Solomon's Seal) Zones 3-9 Slow clumping woodland plant with single arching stems. Pendulous white flowers dangle under the leaves. Prefers moist woodland settings where plants can be left undisturbed. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4561406 odoratum Variegatum: Variegated leaves edged creamy yellow turning white, jumbo 3-4 eye rhizomes.

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HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

18-24"

25 x 3-4 eye

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.98

1.92

POTENTILLA Free-flowering, summer blooming plant with large strawberry-like foliage. Good ground cover that spreads with trailing stems. Grows best in cooler climates. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4561700 Arc En Ciel: Forms clumps with long trailing stems of dark green palmate foliage, large semi-double orange-red flowers with dark crimson centers and a narrow yellow edge offer a unique color in the garden.

14-16"

25 x #1

1.58

1.52

4561745 thurberi Monarch's Velvet™: Semi-creeping with large mounds of strawberry-like foliage, long stems hold clusters of raspberry-red flowers with velvet crimson centers, blooms summer thru fall.

8-10"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Potentilla x Arc & Ciel

Potentilla th. Monarch's Velvet™

Prunella gr. Freelander Blue

Prunella x Summer Daze pp19606

PERENNIALS

POTENTILLA (Cinquefoil) Zones 4-8

PRUNELLA PRUNELLA (Selfheal) Zones 4-9 Low growing alpine perennial valued for its medical uses. Tolerates a wide range of soils. Vigorous grower with long bloom season. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4561925 grandiflora Freelander Blue: Very compact carpets of dark green foliage, produces masses of terminal clusters of violet-blue flowers, begins to flower late spring and continues thru fall, vigorous grower and excellent ground cover.

6-10"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

4561965 x Summer Daze pp19606: Forms compact mounds of oak leaf-shaped foliage, vibrant pink flowers bloom on terminal clusters, tidy plants with masses of spring bloom.

8-12"

30 x 3"

1.75

1.68

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

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PULMONARIA PULMONARIA (Lungwort) Zones 3-9 Wonderful shade garden plants with colorful foliage and very early bloom. Flower clusters on stems with small leaves emerge early spring prior to the more decorative mature foliage. Tolerates moist soil and full shade. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4562400 Majeste: Stunning recent introduction with solid silver-gray leaves edged with a fine dark green line, extremely heat tolerant, blue flowers.

10"

25 x #1

1.58

1.52

4562500 Mrs. Moon: Large green leaves with a sugar coated dusting and round silvery spots, pink flowers turn blue as they mature.

12"

25 x #1

1.28

1.22

4562625 Raspberry Splash pp12138: Narrow silver spotted foliage with a more upright growth habit, profuse bloomer with clusters of dusky raspberry-coral flowers, mildew resistant, gorgeous foliage and flowers.

12"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4562685 Silver Bouquet pp20059: Stunning silver foliage with clusters of pink and blue flowers in early spring, long narrow silver leaves with occassional green flecks make attractive clumps and are very disease resistant and heat tolerant, excellent vigor.

8-10"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.92

4562800 Sissinghurst White: Large heavily white spotted leaves with pure white flowers in spring, a gorgeous combination, forming large clumps and good spreader.

12"

25 x #1

1.28

1.22

4562270 x Little Star: Compact grower but more floriferous than most, early pink buds open and mature to the deepest cobalt blue, named for the small silver spots on the leaves.

12"

25 x #1

1.30

1.24

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Pulmonaria Majeste

Pulmonaria Mrs. Moon

Pulmonaria Raspberry Splash pp12138

Pulmonaria Silver Bouquet pp20059

Pulmonaria Sissinghurst White

Pulmonaria x Little Star

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PULSATILLA Very early spring bloom with large bell-shaped flowers and fine cut lacy foliage. Attractive seed pods remain for summer interest. Requires well-drained soil. Excellent rock garden plant or use near the front of the border ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4563505 vulgaris Rubra: Lacy foliage with deep wine-red flowers late spring.

Pulsatilla vulgaris Rubra

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

8-10"

30 x 3"

Rodgersia henrici Chery Blush

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.08

1.02

PERENNIALS

PULSATILLA (Pasque Flower) Zones 4-8

Rodgersia pin. Hercules

RODGERSIA RODGERSIA (Rodger's Flower) Zones 4-8 Excellent plant for partially shaded moist areas. They will tolerate more sun with adequate moisture. The large, leathery leaves add an interesting texture to the garden. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4563680 henrici Cherry Blush: Forms large clumps of large rough quilted foliage, green leaves take on bronze hues in spring and again in fall, tall panicles of pink flowers bloom late spring. 4563700 pinnata Hercules: Wonderful bronze-tinged foliage, tall panicles of true-pink flowers bloom mid-summer.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

36"

25 x #1

2.98

2.92

36-42"

25 x #1

2.78

2.72

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RUDBECKIA (Black-eyed Susan) is a native plant and very easy to naturalize. All have yellow daisy-like flowers with dark cone-shaped centers. Excellent for mass color display in the sunny border. A landscaper's and gardener's favorite for mid- to late summer color. Zone 3-9.

POTTING

THE

PERENNIALS

RUDBECKIA

SHED

SOIL

Use well-drained, but moist soil with a pH 5.8-6.4. Center plugs and plant at or 1" below soil surface.

TEMPERATURE

Grow warm at 65-70ยบF to stimulate growth.

WATER

While growing, allow pots to dry slightly between watering. As plants mature, they wilt rather easily and require more frequent watering than most perennials. Water early in the day and keep foliage dry to prevent diseases.

FERTILIZER

Rudbeckia are moderate feeders. Use controlled release fertilizers as a topdress or apply a liquid feed of 200-300 ppm Nitrogen as needed.

FLOWERING

Rudbeckia require long days (14 hours light) and a minimum of 10 leaves to flower. For earlier flowering, provide night interruption lighting for a total of 14 hours light after 10 leaves are present. Grow at 70-75ยบF.

PINCH

Pinching stems after 4-6 leaf pairs will promote lateral branching and produce fuller pots with more flowers.

VERNALIZATION

Rudbeckia are cold beneficial plants, i.e. they do not need a cold treatment to flower, but benefit from receiving one. All our Rudbeckia (including all other perennials) are fully vernalized (cold treatment). Plugs have been grown since last summer and, with the onset of colder weather, are allowed to go dormant and be vernalized. This process produces the largest crowns with greater eye development, and results in faster flowering, more even flowering and greater flower production.

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RUDBECKIA HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

24"

25 x #1

1.18

1.12

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

4563808 fulgida Goldsturm

48 x 2"

0.74

0.68

4563806 fulgida Goldsturm: For 2gallon production

25 x clumps

1.78

1.72

30 x 3"

2.48

2.42

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4563800 fulgida Goldsturm: Large 3-4" deep golden-yellow flowers with black cones, plants bloom mid-summer till fall, seed pods make good winter interest, excellent cut flower. 4563805 fulgida Goldsturm

4563835 fulgida var. sullivantii Little Goldstar pp22397: Short and compact "Goldsturm", excellent branching habit creates a canopy of bright golden-yellow flowers with brown button cones, more floriferous than Goldsturm with better fall foliage, sure to become a landscaping favorite.

14-16"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

RUDBECKIA (Black-eyed Susan) Zones 3-9

Rudbeckia ful. Little Goldstar pp22397

Rudbeckia ful. Goldsturm

Rudbeckia ful. Little Goldstar pp22397

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RUDBECKIA RUDBECKIA (Black-eyed Susan) Zones 3-9 HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4563865 x hirta Cherry Brandy: First red Rudbeckia, vigorous and robust grower producing mediumsized 3-4" maroon red flowers with darker centers, blooms all summer, heat and drought tolerant, not reliably hardy, Zone 5-9.

24"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

4563885 hirta Denver Daisyâ&#x201E;˘: Compact with vigor keep this selection blooming all summer, large golden yellow flowers with contrasting rusty red centers, strong stems with dense branching keep plants from flopping, excellent drought and heat tolerance, Zone 5-9.

18-20"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

4563905 hirta Indian Summer: Plants are fast growing and produce huge 6-9" bright yellow flowers with a small brown cone, very floriferous and spectacular summer color, more drought and heat tolerant, Zone 5-9.

36"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

4563945 hirta Prairie Sun: Exceptional summer color, large 5" golden yellow flowers tipped lighter yellow and with light green cones, plants are fast growing and continue to bloom all summer, very heat tolerant, Zone 5-9.

36"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Rudbeckia h. Cherry Brandy

Rudbeckia h. Denver Daisyâ&#x201E;˘

Rudbeckia h. Indian Summer

Rudbeckia h. Prairie Sun

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RUDBECKIA HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4563780 laciniata Goldquelle: Tall clumping plant with large double yellow pom-pom flowers (no cones), narrow lobed green foliage with tall wiry stems, excellent and long lasting cut flower. Zone 4-9.

36-48"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

4564125 speciosa Viette's Little Suzy pp8867: A dwarf Black-Eyed Susan, compact plants of dark green foliage grows to only 12-14", bright yellow daisy-like flowers with dark brown centers bloom from mid-summer until fall.

12-14"

30 x 3"

1.78

1.72

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Rudbeckia laciniata Goldquelle

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

RUDBECKIA (Black-eyed Susan) Zones 3-9

Rudbeckia sp. Viette's Little Suzy

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SALVIA SALVIA (Meadowsage) is a very floriferous genus for the sunny border. Flowers are longlasting and plants readily rebloom if deadheaded or if sheared back after flowering. Very drought tolerant. Zone 3-9.

THEPOTTINGSHED GROW

Use well-drained soil with a pH 5.6-6.2. Center plugs and plant crown at soil level.

TEMPERATURE

Grow at 55-66ยบF to stimulate growth.

WATER

Allow pots to dry between watering. Too much moisture may cause root and crown rots.

FERTILIZER

Salvia are light to moderate feeders. Use a controlled release fertilizer or liquid feed at 150- 200 ppm Nitrogen as needed.

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FLOWERING

Salvia are long day beneficial plants. For quickerflowering with improved quality, provide 16 hours of light with day length extension or night interruption lighting.

PINCH

Pinch developing stems after 3-4 nodes to stimulate lateral branching and produce fuller containers.

VERNALIZATION

Salvia are cold beneficial plants, i.e. they do not need a cold treatment to flower, but benefit from receiving one. Our Salvia have been properly vernalized and will flower quicker, have more uniform flowering, and produce more flowers per plant than non-cold treated plants.

SALVIA Very floriferous genus for the sunny border. Flowers are long-lasting and plants readily rebloom if deadheaded or if sheared back after flowering. Drought tolerant. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4564515

NEW! nemorosa Blue Marvel ppaf: Largest flowers of all nemerosa varieties! large spikes of deep blue flowers, compact and blooms all summer long, remove faded flowers to encourage repeat blooming.

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.58

1.52

4564555 nemorosa Caradonna: Taller cultivar with beautiful dark purple erect stems, contrasts nicely with the green foliage, violet-purple flowers.

24-30"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.08

4564605 nemorosa East Friesland: Forms compact mounds with spikes of violet-purple flowers, longflowering.

18"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.08

8-12"

30 x 3"

1.38

1.32

18"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.04

4564655 nemorosa Marcus pp13322 (aka Haeumanarc): Very short and compact plants, dark blue flowers, excellent rebloomer.

4564705 nemorosa May Night (Mainacht): Compact plants with spikes of deep purple flowers.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

SALVIA (Meadow Sage) Zones 3-9

Salvia nemorosa Blue Marvel ppaf

Salvia nemorosa Marcus pp13322

Salvia nemorosa Caradonna

Salvia n. East Friesland 1 gallon from 3" plug

Salvia nemorosa May Night (Mainacht)

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SALVIA SALVIA (Meadow Sage) Zones 3-9 Very floriferous genus for the sunny border. Flowers are long-lasting and plants readily rebloom if deadheaded or if sheared back after flowering. Drought tolerant. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4564755 nemorosa Pink Friesland pp18152: Similar to East Friesland in form and habit but with rosepink flower spikes, nice compact plants, reblooms if deadheaded, best pink Salvia.

18"

30 x 3"

1.58

1.52

4564775 nemorosa Sensation Deep Blue ppaf: Compact yet vigorous grower, short spikes of deep blue flowers, very free-flowering and excellent rebloomer.

12"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

4564815 nemorosa Sensation Rose pp18230: Same height and compact habit as Marcus but with vibrant rose-pink flowers, very free-flowering and excellent rebloomer, good for containers.

12"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

4564825 nemorosa Sensation Sky Blue ppaf: Compact yet vigorous grower, spikes of light blue flowers, very free-flowering and excellent rebloomer.

12"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

4564835 nemorosa Sensation White ppaf: Compact yet vigorous grower, spikes of pure white flowers, very free-flowering and excellent rebloomer.

12"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Salvia n. Pink Friesland pp18152

Salvia n. Senstation Deep Blue ppaf

Salvia n. Senstation Sky Blue ppaf

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Salvia n. Senstation Rose pp18230

Salvia n. Senstation White ppaf

SANGUISORBA Fuzzy, catkin like flowers sway above foliage generating interest for months. Prefers full sun and heavy soil that stays wet. Blooms in summer and attracts butterflies, great for naturalizing. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

PACK & SIZE

24-28"

25 x #1

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

2.48

2.42

N EW

4564970 NEW! ‘Little Angel': Compact plant with very cute, strawberry-red button-shaped flowers, tidy green and white variegated foliage, blooms midsummer to fall.

HEIGHT

PERENNIALS

SANGUISORBA (Burnet) Zones 4-8

Scabiosa columbaria Butterfly Blue

Sanguisorba ‘Little Angel'

Scabiosa columbaria Pink Mist pp8957

SCABIOSA SCABIOSA (Pincushion Flower) Zones 4-9 Wonderful everblooming plants for the sunny border. Plants require well-drained soil and do not like having wet feet over the winter. Very heat tolerant. Excellent for use in containers or near the front of the border. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4565105 columbaria Butterfly Blue: Prolific bloomer, compact mounds of gray-green lacy foliage with wispy stems of lavender-blue pincushion flowers. 4565145

columbaria Pink Mist pp8957: Similar to Butterfly Blue with soft pink flowers.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

12-18"

30 x 3"

1.18

1.12

12-18"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

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Also called stonecrop, Sedums have a well-deserved reputation as an unflappable hardy perennial. They can be found around the globe wherever there are tough growing conditions. Their vibrant, succulent foliage and varying heights and forms make this genus a very versatile plant.

POTTING

THE

PERENNIALS

SEDUM

SHED

GROW

Use soils with a higher bark content versus peat for good drainage and pH of 6.0 to 6.5. Center and plant crown 1" below soil surface.

TEMPERATURE

Grow warm at 60-68ยบF for best growth.

WATER

Sedums are succulents and prefer to be grown on the dry side. Water thoroughly but allow pots to dry between watering. Growing drier will also produce more compact plants.

FERTILIZER

Sedums are light to moderate feeders Use a controlled release fertilizer at 150-200 ppm Nitrogen as needed.

Sedum Mr. Goodbud

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Sedum Autumn Charm 1 gallon.

SEDUM Tall, upright, clumping. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4565190 Autumn Charm™ pp14421 (aka Lajos): A variegated sport of Autumn Joy with grey-green serrated leaves and bright creamy yellow edges, forms dense compact clumps, light pink flowers, most stable variegated form yet.

15-18"

25 x #1

1.68

1.62

4565170 Autumn Delight™ pp18398 (aka Beka): Variegated foliage of bright chartreuse with a dark green edge, younger leaves are cupped with serrated margins, very floriferous and produces large clusters of light pink flowers, good vigor.

18-24"

25 x #1

1.68

1.62

4565180 Autumn Fire: An improved Autumn Joy with stronger stems and more intense pink flowers, better form at peak bloom.

18-24"

25 x #1

1.28

1.22

30 x 3"

1.38

1.32

25 x #1

1.28

1.22

4565205 Autumn Joy

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

4565206 Autumn Joy: For 2 gallon production.

25 x clumps

1.85

1.82

25 x #1

1.28

1.22

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4565185 Autumn Fire 4565200 Autumn Joy: Large succulent gray-green leaves, large pink flower heads in August change to a bronze by late fall, excellent cut flower or leave for winter interest.

4565240 Brilliant: Upright clump habit with bright lavender-pink flowers and green leaves.

Sedum Autumn Charm™ pp14421

Sedum Autumn Joy

Sedum Autumn Delight™ pp18398

18-24"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

SEDUM (Stonecrop) Zones 3-9

Sedum Autumn Fire

Sedum Brilliant

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SEDUM (Stonecrop) Zones 3-9 Tall, upright, clumping. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4565320 Matrona: Dark bluish-green leaves with rosy-pink edges, dark reddish stems with pale pink flower clusters in Fall.

18-24"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

4565360 Mr. Goodbud pp17671: Upright clumping form with spectacular purple-pink flowers, smokey blue-green foliage and purple tinged stems form perfect compact clumps, very strong stems remain upright, RHS Award Winner.

14-16"

25 x #1

1.58

1.52

4565380 NEW! Munstead Dark Red: Upright selection with rose-pink flowers over dense green foliage that is tinged red during summer.

18-24"

25 x #1

1.48

1.42

4565400 Neon: Improved Brilliant with bright neon pink flowers, large heads are thicker and rounder, consistant color glows like neon.

18-24"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

4565430 Purple Emperor: Vigorous grower with dark purple foliage, compact purple stems with red flower clusters in August.

15-18"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

SEDUM

Sedum Munstead Dark Red

Sedum Neon

Sedum Mr. Goodbud pp17671

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Sedum Matrona

Sedum Purple Emporer

SEDUM Medium clumping or arching. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4565450 Red Cauli: Semi-upright to arching stems of gray-green foliage, leaves gradually become flushed with purple during summer and fall, terminal clusters of bright pink flowers mature to deep cherry-red.

14-18"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

4565620 NEW! telephium Cherry Truffle: Vigorous plant with short clumping habit, dark purple-red leaved succulent foliage in spring and glossy red-black by summer, pink blooms late summer to early fall.

16-18"

25 x #1

2.78

2.72

4565750 NEW! telephium Desert Red: Vigorous plant with a low flat habit, blue-green succulent foliage in spring matures to deep redish-purple in the summer, numerous clusters of deep red flowers late summer to early fall, bright shiny red seed heads providing fall interest.

25 x #1

2.78

2.72

10-12"

30 x 3"

1.35

1.28

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4565675 Vera Jameson: Medium height of dark purple-blue foliage with arching stems, dusty pink flowers bloom on terminal clusters, foliage turns reddish bronze in autumn.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

SEDUM (Stonecrop) Zones 3-9

Sedum telephium Cherry Truffle

Sedum telephium Desert Red

Sedum Vera Jameson

Sedum Red Cauli

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SEDUM SEDUM (Stonecrop) Zones 3-9 Low growing/ground cover. VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4565275

Flaming Carpet™: Colorful groundcover trio of Angelina-Blue Spruce-Voodoo all in one plug, great for mass planting or for mixed garden containers.

6-8"

30 x 3"

1.38

1.32

4565615

ochroleucum Red Wiggle: Low growing with needle-like leaves, unique bicolor appearance, growing tips are green while the older more mature growth turns red, the whole plant turns brilliant red late fall and winter, Zone 4-9.

3-5"

30 x 3"

1.28

1.22

4565165

repestre Angelina: Bright golden-yellow needle-like leaves, in fall as the weather cools the tips of the leaves turn to reddish-orange, tiny yellow flowers bloom occasionally mid-summer, evergreen in milder climates.

3-5"

30 x 3"

1.12

1.08

4565635

spurium Voodoo: Low-growing groundcover with very dark bronze-red foliage, bright pink flowers bloom summer.

30 x 3"

1.08

1.02

ITEM #

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Sedum Flaming Carpet™

Sedum ochroleucum Red Wiggle

Sedum repestre Angelina

Sedum spurium Voodoo

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SEDUM ®

New introductions from Cris Hansen selected for more compact growth, attractive colored foliage, larger flowerheads, and brilliant flower color. These new introductions provide color all season, not just when they are in bloom. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4565485 Dazzleberry ppaf: Blue-purple foliage similar to Vera Jameson with shorter internodes resulting in very compact growth, superb terminal branching produces huge 9" clusters of bright raspberry red flowers, one of the best.

6-8"

30 x 3"

1.72

1.68

4565535 Firecracker ppaf: Improved Cherry Tart with cherry-red foliage, superior branching habit forms dense compact mounds, 5" pink flower clusters bloom mid- to late-summer, great all-season color.

6-8"

30 x 3"

1.85

1.82

4565545 Jade Tuffet ppaf: Incredible new introduction from Chris Hansen with unbelievable vigor and flower production, our large 3" plugs will produce up to 25 buds per plant, plants from compact dense clumps with narrow shinny green leaves and bright cherry-red stems, masses of dark pink flowers smother the foliage and forms a complete canopy of bloom mid- to latesummer, exceptional all-season color and interest.

14"

30 x 3"

1.85

1.82

4565555 NEW! Lime Twister ppaf: A variegated sport of 'Lime Zinger', succulent bright green leaves with bold cream-colored edges on every leaf. Hot pink flowers bloom summer to fall, once established this sedum is quite tolerant of drought, hot sunny locations and harsh weather.

30 x 3"

2.38

2.28

6-8"

30 x 3"

1.72

1.68

30 x 3"

2.38

2.28

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4565565 Lime Zinger ppaf: Fantastic color combination of lime-green leaves with a cherry-red picotee edge, compact growth with small thumbnail-like leaves, brilliant pink flowers bloom late summer, great all-season color. 4565575 NEW! Xsedoro Blue Elf ppaf: World’s very first Sedum x Orostachys hybrid! ‘Blue Elf’ combines the best of both parents, steel-blue tufted foliage rosettes make this hardy succulent look tropical. Very compact plant with tight clusters of dark pink flowers in late summer.

Sedum Lime Twister ppaf

Sedum Lime Zinger ppaf

Sedum Jade Tuffet ppaf

Sedum Firecracker ppaf

Sedum Dazzleberry ppaf

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

SEDUM (Stonecrop) Zones 4-9

Sedum Xsedoro Blue Elf ppaf

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PERENNIALS

SEMPERVIVUM SEMPERVIVUM (Hens & Chicks) Zones 3-9 Very low-growing rosette-forming succulent plants. Propagates by producing runners with baby plants. Very drought and heat tolerant, requiring excellent drainage. Excellent for miniature gardens, rock gardens, or for assorted patio pottery. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

2-4"

40 x 2½"

1.15

1.12

4574975 NEW! Pacific Blue Ice: The icy blue leaves of this hen and chick look like a tropical echevarria plant, cooler weather will make the rosettes flush pink towards the center, it has a mounded habit and blooms mid summer.

40 x 2½"

1.15

1.12

4574975 NEW! Rocknoll Rosette: Succulent rosettes of deep orange to dark red leaves that are bright green at the base, interesting foliage from early spring through fall, the rosettes offset easily making this plant very low-maintenance for a sunny dry space.

40 x 2½"

1.15

1.12

2-4"

40 x 2½"

1.15

1.12

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4575105 Mixed Assortment: Growers choice of 4 assorted varieties.

4575135 Ruby Heart: Forms large fleshy rosettes of blue-green foliage with ruby-red centers.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Sempervivum Pacific Blue Ice

Sempervivum Rocknoll Rosette

Sempervivum Ruby Heart

Sempervivum Mixed Assortment

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SILENE Long blooming perennial for the sunny border with a clumping habit. Requires well-drained soil and is easy to grow.

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4566075 Silene L. Rollies Favorite pp17392: Cross between Lychnis and Silene, dark green basal foliage produce long stems of rich pink flower clusters, compact and floriferous, blooms late spring thru summer, Future Plant.

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

8-12"

30 x 3"

1.88

1.82

12"

30 x 3"

2.48

2.42

N EW

4566085 NEW! Silene Sunshine n Daydreams: Hot candy pink flowers will bloom continually from early summer through fall on petite sunshine yellow foliage, Zone 6-9.

HEIGHT

PERENNIALS

SILENE (Campion) Zones 5-9

Silene Sunshine n Daydreams

Sisyrinchium a. Lucerne

Silene l. Rollie's Favorite pp17392

SISYRINCHIUM SISYRINCHIUM (Blue-eyed Grass) Zones 5-9 Compact native clump forming perennial with narrow grass-like foliage and star-shaped flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Good for edging. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4566105 angustifolium Lucerne: Forms compact semi-evergreen tufts of narrow grass-like foliage, vivid star-shaped blue flowers with a bright yellow eye bloom in small terminal clusters late spring thru early summer, very floriferous.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

10-12"

30 x 3"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.48

1.38

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SOLIDAGO SOLIDAGO (Goldenrod) Zones 4-7 A North American native with bright yellow flowers on tall stems. Many consider Goldenrod to be aggressive and fast growing but the new cultivars are clumping and well behaved with long-blooming flowers. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

8-10"

30 x 3"

4566125 x Little Lemon pp17297: A dwarf selection that produces perfect little mounds, dense racemes of light yellow flowers bloom late summer and into fall, exceptional long bloom time, tolerates poorer soils.

Solidago x Little Lemon pp17297

Stachy's byz. Helen von Stein

Stachy's mon. Hummelo

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.65

1.58

Stachy's off. Pink Cotton Candy

STACHY'S STACHY'S (Lamb's Ear) Zones 4-9 Wonderful low-growing foliage plant for dry sunny locations and in well-drained soil. Very heat and drought tolerant. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4566215 byzantina Helen von Stein (aka Big Ears): Huge silver gray fuzzy leaves that won't fade in summer heat and humidity.

8-10"

30 x 3"

1.38

1.32

4566245 monnieri Hummelo (Betony): Forms very attractive clumps of glossy green puckered foliage, sturdy spikes of rosy-lavender flowers bloom mid summer forming a perfect canopy of bloom, exceptionally bright color.

10-20"

30 x 3"

1.48

1.38

4566255 officinalis Pink Cotton Candy pp21436: Forms attractive clumps of green basal leaves, tall spikes of densely packed light pink flowers bloom early to mid summer. Reblooms in fall.

18-24"

30 x 3"

2.28

2.22

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

STOKESIA Forms neat mounds of deep green foliage with large fringed flowers. Spectacular plants when in bloom mid-summer. Use as edging or near the front of the border HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4566305 laevis Honeysong Purple: Neatly mounding plants with deep green foliage, large 3" royal purple flowers with red tinged centers.

14"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

laevis Klaus Jelitto: Produces huge 4-5" powder blue fringed flowers, spectacular for midsummer bloom, deadhead for continuous bloom.

18"

30 x 3"

1.88

1.82

4566335 laevis Peachie's Pick: Named for the person that found this plant and not the flower color, fringed flowers are lavender blue with whitish centers, plants are more compact and neatly mounding, extremely floriferous.

14"

30 x 3"

1.68

1.62

ITEM #

4566315

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

STOKESIA (Stokes' Aster) Zones 5-9

Stokesia laevis Honeysong Purple

Stokesia laevis Peachie's Pick

Stokesia laevis Klaus Jelitto

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TANACETUM TANACETUM (Tansy) Zones 4-8 Fine fern-like foliage with colorful daisy-like flowers bloom early summer. Prefers well-drained soil and full sun.

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4566415 coccineum Robinson's Red: Very large, deep scarlet flowers with bright yellow centers, excellent cut flower.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

18-24"

30 x 3"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.18

1.08

Tiarella Candy Striper pp15528

Tanacetum coccineum Robinson's Red

Tiarella Sugar and Spice pp16738

TIARELLA TIARELLA (Foamflower) Zones 4-8 Very colorful and low-maintenance plants for the shady border. Plants form low-growing mounds of decorative foliage. Bottlebrush-like fragrant flowers bloom mid-spring. Very frost tolerant with excellent winter color. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4566525 Candy Striper pp15528: Clump forming with huge leaves, each leaf is deeply cut forming finger-like leaflets with dark stripes along the midribs, pink buds with white flowers bloom heavily in spring, one of the largest.

8-10"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.88

4566625 Sugar and Spice pp16738: Clump forming with glossy green maple leaf-shaped foliage with pronounce black center blotches, fragrant blush pink and white flowers bloom heavily in spring.

8-10"

30 x 3"

2.98

2.88

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

TRADESCANTIA Forms clumps of narrow grass-like foliage with terminal flower clusters on tall stems. Flowers open gradually over a long period beginning early summer. Tolerates moist soil. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4566750 NEW! andersoniana Billberry Ice: Compact growth habit, narrow, deep green, grassy foliage, purple buds mature into 1-2" triangular, deep lavender-blue flowers with white edges, blooms early summer through early fall.

16-20"

25 x #1

1.18

1.08

4566880 andersoniana Blue & Gold (aka Sweet Kate): Wonderful combination of chartreuse foliage and blue flowers, remains attractive all summer.

12-15"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

4566770 andersoniana Concord Grape: Narrow blue-green foliage is more compact and controlled, plants are extremely free-flowering, rich purple flowers.

15-18"

25 x #1

1.18

1.12

4566800 andersoniana Little Doll: Compact growth with light violet-blue flowers, blooms earlier than others.

15-18"

25 x #1

1.08

1.02

4566920 andersoniana Zwanenburg Blue: Taller with clusters of very large violet-purple flowers.

18-24"

25 x #1

1.08

1.02

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

ITEM #

PERENNIALS

TRADESCANTIA (Spiderwort) Zones 3-9

Tradescantia a. Billberry Ice

Tradescantia a. Little Doll

Tradescantia a. Blue & Gold

Tradescantia a. Concord Grape

Tradescantia a. Zwanenburg Blue

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TRICYRTIS TRICYRTIS (Toad Lily) Zones 5-9 Excellent woodland or shade garden plants. Plants form clumps of tall, gracefully arching, stems with terminal and axillary orchid-like flowers. Perfect for late summer bloom.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4567035 Blue Wonder: Compact dark green foliage with clusters of gorgeous light blue flowers with deep violet-blue spots, excellent branching, very long lasting flowers bloom late summer till frost.

18-24"

30 x 3"

1.88

1.84

4567000 formosanna: Fuzzy ear-shaped leaves with darker spots, white flowers with crimson spots, spreads through underground rhizomes, Zone 4-8.

20-28"

25 x #1

1.28

1.22

15-17"

30 x 3"

1.88

1.84

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4567065 Golden Festival: Compact green foliage with clusters of yellow orchid-like flowers with maroon spots, vigorous grower with excellent branching habit.

Tricyrtis formosanna

Tricyrtis Golden Festival

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Tricyrtis Blue Wonder

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

TROLLIUS Attractive dark green deeply divided foliage. Large 2" globe-shaped flowers bloom late spring to early summer. Plants prefer moist soil and can be planted on the edge of a pond or stream.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

18-24"

25 x #1

1.68

1.62

4567280 x cultorum New Moon: Large creamy yellow double flowers bloom late spring into early summer, forms attractive clumps of dark green deeply lobed foliage, vigorous grower with strong stems.

24"

25 x #1

1.18

1.12

4567350 x cultorum Orange Crest: Large golden-orange flowers with dark orange centers, deeply lobed foliage forms attractive clumps, vigorous grower.

24"

25 x #1

1.68

1.62

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4567300 Earliest of All: Golden-yellow flowers that bloom earlier than other varieties.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

TROLLIUS (Globeflower) Zones 3-7

Trollius Earliest of All

Trollius x. cult. New Moon

Trollius x. cult. Orange Crest

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PERENNIALS

VERONICA VERONICA–BOMB™ SERIES (Speedwell) Zones 4-8 Clump-forming perennials for the sunny border. Most are relatively compact and have upright well-branched flower spikes. Very floriferous with little maintenance. Deadhead for repeat bloom. A Growing Colors™ exclusive. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4568620 x Baby Bomb ppaf: Shorter and more compact foliage than Blue Bomb, plumes of tightly bunched blue flowers bloom early to late summer, exceptional long bloom time with excellent rebloom.

10-12"

25 x #1

1.50

1.42

4568660 x Blue Bomb ppaf: Forms unique multi-branched plumes with tightly bunched blue flower spikes, flowers gradually open from the base to the tips for long bloom times, very compact with dark green foliage and rigid stems, perfect for gallon containers.

12-15"

25 x #1

1.50

1.42

4568680 x Pink Bomb ppaf: Forms unique round plumes with tightly bunched pink flower spikes, very compact with dark green foliage and rigid stems, perfect for gallon containers.

12-15"

25 x #1

1.50

1.42

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Veronica x Blue Bomb ppaf

Veronica x Baby Bomb ppaf

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Veronica x Pink Bomb ppaf

VERONICA Clump-forming perennials for the sunny border. Most are relatively compact and have upright well-branched flower spikes. Very floriferous with little maintenance. Deadhead for repeat bloom. A Growing Colors™ exclusive. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4569030 x Bicolor Explosion ppaf: Abosolutely stunning two-tone violet flowers streaked with violet blue. Forms dense plumes with masses of exploding upright spikes, exceptional color and long bloom time.

15-18"

25 x #1

1.50

1.42

4569060 x Blue Explosion ppaf: Forms medium clumps of dark green foliage with large plumes of blue flowers, plumes are exceptionally dense and explode with masses of long radiating spikes offering a bouquet of color, exceptional long bloom time.

15-18"

25 x #1

1.50

1.42

4569080 x Purple Explosion ppaf: Forms medium clumps of dark green foliage with large plumes of violet-purple flowers that are exceptionally dense and explode with masses of long radiating spikes offering a bouquet of color, exceptional long bloom time.

15-18"

25 x #1

1.50

1.42

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PERENNIALS

VERONICA–EXPLOSION™ SERIES (Speedwell) Zones 4-8

Veronica x Purple Explosion ppaf

Veronica x Bicolor Explosion ppaf

Veronica x Blue Explosion ppaf

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VERONICA VERONICA (Speedwell) Zones Zones 4-8 Clump-forming perennials for the sunny border. Most are relatively compact and have upright well-branched flower spikes. Very floriferous with little maintenance. Deadhead for repeat bloom. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4568875 x Giles van Hees: Dwarf clumps with spikes of bright rosy-pink flowers, blooms summer till frost.

6-8"

30 x 3"

1.22

1.18

4568675 NEW! longifolia Charlotte pp23803: Upright growth habit, dense inflorescenses with numerous white-colored flowers, narrow green foliage with white edge.

30"

30 x 3"

1.75

1.68

4568785 spicata First Love ppaf: Forms compact mounds with dense spikes of rich pink flowers, nice foliage all season and excellent branching for long bloom time.

12"

30 x 3"

1.58

1.52

4569205 spicata Red Fox: Medium height plants with spikes of rosy-red flowers, very free-flowering.

15"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.04

4569105 spicata Royal Candles pp18932: Beautiful dark green foliage with rigid upright and branching flower spikes of deep royal blue flowers, very floriferous plants bloom all summer.

15"

30 x 3"

1.40

1.32

48 x 2"

1.18

1.08

12-18"

30 x 3"

1.08

1.04

2-3"

40 x 2Â˝"

1.48

1.42

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4569108 spicata Royal Candles pp18932 4569305 Sunny Border Blue: Very glossy green crinkled foliage with sturdy spikes of violet blue flowers, very free-flowering.

4569355 x Tidal Pool ppaf: From the Chicago Botanic Garden, developed by Dr. Jim Ault, this short groundcover type with small evergreen leaves, bright violet blue flowers with white centers bloom on short racemes late spring into early summer, forms dense mats that withstand some foot traffic, very drought and heat tolerant.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Veronica x Giles van Hees

Veronica sp. Red Fox

Veronica longifolia Charlotte pp23803

Veronica sp. Royal Candles pp18932

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Veronica Sunny Border Blue

Veronica sp. First Love ppaf

Veronica Tidal Pool

VIOLA Low mounding plants with heart-shaped leaves and small pansy-like flowers. Excellent for the shady border or for naturalizing in moist woodland areas. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4569725 cornuta Black Magic pp6595: Almost pure black flowers with a tiny yellow eye, very long-flowering.

8-10"

40 x 2½"

1.22

1.18

4569768 NEW! cornuta Halo Lemon Frost ppaf: Extra large lavender and yellow flowers with lavender edging, blooms late spring to mid summer with some re-bloom occurring in fall, won't stretch during the summer growing season.

8-10"

40 x 2½"

1.68

1.62

4569778 NEW! cornuta Halo Violet pp24428: Extra large deep violet-blue flowers with yellow centers and whiskers, blooms late spring to mid summer with some re-bloom occurring in fall, won't stretch during the summer growing season.

8-10"

40 x 2½"

1.68

1.62

4569805 cornuta Rebecca: Spectacular creamy white flowers with irregular deep violet-purple edges, no two flowers are alike, plants are prolific bloomers with a sweet vanilla fragrance, blooms all summer.

8-10"

40 x 2½"

1.22

1.18

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

ITEM #

PERENNIALS

VIOLA (Tufted Violet) Zones 4-8

Viola c. Halo Violet pp24428

Viola c. Halo Lemon Frost ppaf

Viola c. Rebecca

Viola c. Black Magic pp6595

Zauschneria g. Orange Carpet

ZAUSCHNERIA ZAUSCHNERIA (Hummingbird Flower) Zones 4-9 Forms low-growing mats with trailing stems. Requires well-drained soil. Very heat and drought tolerant. Excellent for rock gardens or along pathways. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4569925 garrettii Orange Carpet: Small fuzzy leaves with terminal clusters of orange-scarlet flowers, blooms mid-to-late-summer, a Plant Select introduction.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

3-4"

30 x 3"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

1.58

1.42

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CALLA LILY CALLA LILIES (Zantedeschia) are one of the most unusual and interesting flowers. The name of the this elegant plant comes from the Greek word for "beautiful." The Calla bloom, which is actually a modified leaf known as a spathe, sits at the top of the leafless stalk. Inside the spathe, you can see the tiny, true flowers on the narrow spadix or flower spike. Callas are very popular for weddings and floral arrangements as well as a potted patio plant or flowering holiday crop.

BULBS

1 gallon production

One 20/+ bulb in a 10" container

THEPOTTINGSHED PRETREATED TUBERS

TEMPERATURE

POT SIZE

LIGHT

SOIL

FERTILIZER

BULB POSITION

GROWTH REGULATORS

Tubers have been pre-treated with a GA dip to encourage greater and more uniform flowering. Plant 1 x 16/18 cm tuber per 6" pot (gallon). For 8" pots (2-gallon), plant 3 x 16/18 cm tubers or 1 x 20/+ cm tuber per pot. Use a well-drained potting soil with a high air porosity and a pH 6-6.5. Add gypsum/lime to increase pH. Callas are tubers with a flat top and rounded bottom. Eyes should be visible on the flat top side.

PLANTING DEPTH

Plant tubers 2" below the soil surface, flat side up. Callas root from the top of the tuber and need sufficient soil coverage over the tuber to prevent new roots from drying out.

WATER

Keep pots evenly moist to promote root growth, especially after potting.

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Grow Callas warm at 72-75ยบF days. Little growth occurs at temperatures below 64ยบF. Grow under high light intensities - full sun. Too much shade or spacing too tight will result in week stems and floppy plants. Callas are light to medium feeders. Feed with a liquid fertilizer at 100-150 ppm Nitrogen as needed. Most varieties are genetically short and do not require PGR's. If more height control is desired, BonziTM has proven to be the most effective.

DISEASES

Callas are susceptible to Erwinia, Phytium, Phytopthora, and Rhizoctonia. Use sanitary practices and apply regular fungicide applications to prevent diseases.

CALLY LILY ZANTEDESCHIA (Calla Lily) Zones 9-10 "Calla" comes from the Greek word "beautiful". The unique flower form brings a touch of elegance to the garden. Use as an indoor flowering plant or as a patio container. VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4897016 Golden Nugget®: Bright golden yellow, large flowers with large heart-shaped spotted foiiage, good for cuts and larger containers, 9-11 weeks to flower.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

20-24"

25 x 16/18

2.82

2.75

20/+

3.95

3.92

4897020 Golden Nugget®: For 8-10" containers.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4845016 Mercedes®: Bright orange, small round flowers with narrow foliage, good for small and large containers, 8-10 weeks to flower.

18-20"

25 x 16/18

2.82

2.75

4823516 NEW! Orania: A vibrant pink-orange, two-toned flower with white spotted leaves. Good for cuts and larger containers, 8-10 weeks to flower.

18-24"

25 x 16/18

2.82

2.75

4840816 NEW! Paco: Majestic dark purple flowers with a mauvy pink border, medium green leaves, very floriferous, good for cuts and larger containers, 10-12 weeks to flower.

18-20"

25 x 16/18

2.82

2.75

Calla Lily Mercedes®

Calla Lily Golden Nugget®

Calla Lily Orania

BULBS

ITEM #

Calla Lily Paco

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PACK & SIZE

4846016 NEW! Palermo: Mysterious black funnel, flowers with medium-green spotted foliage, good for cuts and larger containers, 10-12 weeks to flower. 4846020 NEW! Palermo: For 8-10" containers.

18-24"

25 x 16/18

2.82

2.75

20/+

3.95

3.92

Picasso®: Bicolor purple with white edge, medium sized flowers, heavily spotted foliage, good for cuts and pots, 8-10 weeks to flower.

24-28"

25 x 16/18

2.82

2.75

20/+

3.95

3.92

ITEM #

4815016

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4815020 Picasso®: For 8-10" containers.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4864016 NEW! Prado: Bright purple flowers with attractive, white spotted leaves. Good for cuts and larger containers, 9-11 weeks to flower.

20-24"

25 x 16/18

2.82

2.75

4875016 Red Alert®: Orange-red, heart-shaped foliage with white spots, good for cuts or large containers, 10-12 weeks to flower.

20-24"

25 x 16/18

2.82

2.75

20/+

3.95

3.92

4845020 Red Alert®: For 8-10" containers.

BULBS Calla Lily Picasso®

Calla Lily Prado

Calla Lily Red Alert®

Calla Lily Palermo

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HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4867016

Reno®: Midnight purple, medium round flowers with lightly spotted heart-shaped foliage, good for cuts and larger containers, 10-12 weeks to flower.

18-24"

25 x 16/18

2.82

2.75

18-22"

25 x 16/18

2.82

2.75

20/+

3.95

3.92

4856016 Samur®: Bright pink, small flowers with narrow green foliage, very floriferous, 9-11 weeks to flower. 4856020 Samur® For 8-10" containers.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Siberia®: Pure white, medium flowers with large heart-shaped spotted foliage, good for cuts and larger containers, 8-10 weeks to flower.

20-24"

25 x 16/18

2.82

2.75

4896016 Sun Club®: Bright yellow flowers with lightly spotted foliage, compact grower is excellent for cuts and patio containers, 9-11 weeks to flower.

18-22"

25 x 16/18

2.82

2.75

4886516

Calla Lily Reno®

Calla Lily Samur®

Calla Lily Siberia®

Calla Lily Sun Club®

BULBS

ITEM #

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CANNA LILY CANNA LILIES are excellent landscape and patio plants. They add height, texture, color and a tropical element to any perennial garden. Their big and bold foliage makes a serious statement and their flowers are equally as impressive. You can expect your Cannas to produce a big show with blooms lasting from summer through the first frost.

BULBS Canna Cannova™ Red

Canna Australia

Canna Cannova™ Yellow

THEPOTTINGSHED SOIL

Use a well-drained, commercial potting soil.

PLANTING DEPTH

Plant rhizomes horizontally and cover with 2" of soil.

TEMPERATURE

Grow with night time temperatures at 65-70ºF. Bring them to market as soon as the first leaves begind to unfurl.

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LIGHT

Requires a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight per day to bloom.

FERTILIZER

Fertilize weekly with 200 ppm Nitrogen of 20-20-20.

CANNA LILY CANNA LILY Zones 7-9 Tropical plant with large leaves and flowers that grow on spikes in a variety of colors. Grown from rhizomes, most will reach a height between 2-6' and blooms are long lasting. Can be grown near the edge of a pond or in containers. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4720130 Australia: Very dark burgundy-black foliage with orange-red flowers, thick glossy foliage maintains color all summer.

3-4'

25 x 2-3eye

1.98

1.92

4720320 Firebird: Bright fiery red flowers, dark green foliage with dark stems and buds.

3-4'

25 x 2-3eye

0.98

0.92

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Canna Lily Australia

BULBS

ITEM #

Canna Lily Lily Fire Firebird Dragon ppaf Calla

Canna LilyLily FireAustralia Dragon ppaf Calla

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CANNA LILY CANNA LILY Zones 6-9 Tropical plant with large leaves and flowers that grow on spikes in a variety of colors. Grown from rhizomes, most will reach a height between 2-6' and blooms are long lasting. Can be grown near the edge of a pond or in containers. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

24-36'

25 x 2-3 eye

1.78

1.72

25 x 2-5 eye

0.98

0.92

4720500 Pretoria: Orange flowers with green and yellow striped leaves.

3-4'

25 x 2-5 eye

1.78

1.72

4720900 Wyoming: Bright orange flowers with contrasting dark bronze foliage.

5-6'

25 x 2-5 eye

0.98

0.92

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4720570 NEW! Elite™ Orange Chocolate pp22446: Rich apricot-orange blooms with dark chocolate foliage, tight clumping habit, self-cleaning.

4720400 Futurity Yellow: Dark green foliage with light yellow flowers, self-cleaning.

BULBS Canna Lily Elite™ Orange Chocolate pp22446

Canna Lily Futurity Yellow

Canna Lily Pretoria

Canna Lily Wyoming

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

CANNA LILY CANNA–CANNOVA® SERIES Zones 6-9 Cannova® cannas are the first F1 hybrid Canna series from seed bringing this originally tropical plant to gardens with a cooler summer climate. Their robust growth and more extensive branching ensure lavish flowering throughout the summer until the first frost. They grow better than other seed cannas under cooler conditions. However, for best result daytime temperatures should be 70 to 85°F and nighttime temperatures should be 60 to 80°F. Flowers 10 days earlier than other seed-grown varieties. Grow time is around 10-12 weeks. Plant 3 x 72 cell plugs into a 8 to 12” container. (Available for shipping week 15, April 4th.) HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4720080 NEW! Cannova® Red: Bold spikes of coral-pink flag-like flowers with red overtones at the end of the stems, large green pointy leaves.

30-48”

72 plug tray

1.35

1.32

4720070 NEW! Cannova® Rose: Bold spikes of rose flag-like flowers at the ends of the stems, large bluish-green pointy leaves.

30-48”

72 plug tray

1.35

1.32

4720060 NEW! Cannova® Scarlet: Bold spikes of scarlet flag-like flowers at the end of the stems, large pointy leaves emerge green in spring, turning coppery-bronze.

30-48”

72 plug tray

1.35

1.32

4720090 NEW! Cannova® Yellow: Bold spikes of yellow flag-like flowers at the end of the stems, large green pointy leaves.

30-48”

72 plug tray

1.35

1.32

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Cannova® 2 gallon from 3 x 72 cell plugs

Cannova® Red

BULBS

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

ITEM #

Cannova® Scarlet

Cannova® Yellow

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DAHLIA potted plant. They bloom non-stop from summer to first frost, providing late-season color when most perennials are pass their prime. Dahlias are also a favorite holiday container crop, especially for Easter or Mother's Day.

POTTING

THE

DAHLIAS make an excellent patio container or flowering

SHED

SOIL

Use a well-drained potting soil with a pH 6.5-7.0.

PLANTING

Plant tubers so the crown is at or just below the soil surface. Eyes should be visible or will develop where the old stem and tubers meet. Be gentle. Some tubers are delicate and easily broken if handled too rough.

BULBS

WATERING

Keep pots evenly moist but not too wet after potting. Too much moisture may lead to crown and root rots. Once growth begins, more frequent watering will be necessary.

TEMPERATURE

Grow Dahlias warm at 70-75ยบF days.

Dahlia Gallery Matisse

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Dahlia GoGo Speckled Pink

DAHLIA POT DAHLIA–GALLERY SERIES Zones 8-10 Gallery dahlias are the result of over 15 years of crossing between common border-dahlias and botanical, genetically low growing dahlias. They are very freely branching, start blooming in early summer and produce an abundance of flowers during the summer. Use for patio containers or a flowering holiday crop. PACK & SIZE

14"

25 x #1

1.42

1.38

4730250 Gallery Cezanne: 5" bright yellow yellow flowers, very compact.

10"

25 x #1

1.42

1.38

4730350 Gallery Matisse: 5" salmon-orange with yellow centers.

12"

25 x #1

1.42

1.38

4730400 Gallery Pablo: 6" bi-color flowers, yellow with salmon-orange tips.

14"

25 x #1

1.42

1.38

4730600 Gallery Singer: 3½" deep red flowers.

12"

25 x #1

1.42

1.38

4731700 Gallery Sisley: 4½" flowers, lavender-purple with white centers, very compact.

10"

25 x #1

1.42

1.38

4730110

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Gallery Art Deco: 4½" flowers, orange with mahagony-red accents.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Dahlia Gallery Art Deco

Dahlia Gallery Cezanne

Dahlia Gallery Matisse

Dahlia Gallery Pablo

Dahlia Gallery Singer

Dahlia Gallery Sisley

BULBS

HEIGHT

ITEM #

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DAHLIA DAHLIA–TALL DINNER PLATE Zones 8-10 Tall growing dahlias with huge “dinnerplate-size" flowers. Plants usually require staking. Pinch developing stems to produce bushier plants with smaller flowers. Leave unpinched to produce tall plants with huge flowers. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4734070 Akita: Large 6" flowers, deep orange-red with yellow centers and creamy tips.

40"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

4734220 NEW! Crème de Cassis: Large 6" lavender with dark purple undersides to the petals.

36"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

4734330 Emory Paul: Giant 12-14" rosy-purple flowers, later blooming, excellent for exhibitions.

42"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

4734700 Mystery Day: Large 6" flowers, dark red with white tips.

35"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

ITEM #

BULBS Dahlia Akita

Dahlia Creme de Cassis

Dahlia Emory Paul

Dahlia Mystery Day

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

PACK & SIZE

4734400 Ferncliff Illusion: Huge 8-10" flowers, gorgeous white with violet tips, tall growing.

48"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

4734500 Kelvin Floodlight: Huge 10-12" flowers, light yellow, a recipiant of many awards.

35"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

4734630 Manhattan Island: Huge 8-10" flowers, bright red with yellow centers.

38"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

4734820 Thomas Edison: Large 6-8" flowers, deep purple.

42"

25 x #1

1.38

1.32

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Dahlia Ferncliff Illusion

Dahlia Kelvin Floodlight

Dahlia Manhattan Island

Dahlia Thomas Edison

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

BULBS

ITEM #

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DAHLIA DAHLIAâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;DARK ANGEL SERIES Zones 8-10 New compact series with very dark, almost black foliage. Self-branching and very free-flowering with 3-5" single flowers. Dark foliage is more finely divided than other dahlias for a more delicate fern-like appearance. Great patio or accent plant.

ITEM #

4737140

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Dracula: Purple-red with darker centers and glowing magenta edges.

4737160 Star Wars: Bright bicolor with yellow petals with fiery orange edges.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

12"

25 x #1

1.40

1.38

12"

25 x #1

1.40

1.38

BULBS Dahlia Dracula

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Dahlia Star Wars

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

DAHLIA PATIO DAHLIA–GOGO DAHLIA Zones 8-10 These “Massive" new dahlias have been selected for thier large flowers yet compact growth. Considered to be “Mini Dinnerplates". These vigorous and fast growing dahlias will finish in 75 days and have exceptionally strong stems, which require no staking. They are well branched, requiring no pinching, and produce an abundance of large 4-6" flowers. Excellent for larger, 8-10", patio containers. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4738300 GoGo Blues: Lavender-blue flowers.

14-20"

25 x #1

1.42

1.38

4738230 GoGo Peach: Light apricot-peach flowers.

14-20"

25 x #1

1.42

1.38

GoGo Pink: Hot pink flowers.

14-20"

25 x #1

1.42

1.38

ITEM #

Dahlia GoGo '10" patio container from one #1 tuber

Dahlia GoGo Pink

Dahlia GoGo Blues

Dahlia GoGo Peach

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

BULBS

4738190

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

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DAHLIA PATIO DAHLIA–GOGO DAHLIA Zones 4-7 These “Massive" new dahlias have been selected for thier large flowers yet compact growth. Considered to be “Mini Dinnerplates". These vigorous and fast growing dahlias will finish in 75 days and have exceptionally strong stems, which require no staking. They are well branched, requiring no pinching, and produce an abundance of large 4-6" flowers. Excellent for larger, 8-10", patio containers. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4738200 NEW! GoGo Pink & Yellow: Unusual pink and yellow two-tone flowers.

14-20"

25 x #1

1.42

1.38

4738260 GoGo Purple: Purple flowers.

14-20"

25 x #1

1.42

1.38

4738040 NEW! GoGo Red: Bold red flowers.

14-20"

25 x #1

1.42

1.38

4738150 GoGo Speckled Pink: Unique light pink flowers speckled with rose-red spots and blotches.

14-20"

25 x #1

1.42

1.38

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

ITEM #

BULBS Dahlia GoGo Pink & Yellow

Dahlia GoGo Red

Dahlia GoGo Speckled Pink

Dahlia GoGo Purple

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1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

DAHLIA PATIO DAHLIA–GOGO DAHLIA Zones 4-9 These “Massive" new dahlias have been selected for thier large flowers yet compact growth. Considered to be “Mini Dinnerplates". These vigorous and fast growing dahlias will finish in 75 days and have exceptionally strong stems, which require no staking. They are well branched, requiring no pinching, and produce an abundance of large 4-6" flowers. Excellent for larger, 8-10", patio containers. VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4738470 GoGo Two Tone: Unusual white and pink two-tone flowers.

14-20"

25 x #1

1.42

1.38

4738460 NEW! GoGoTwo Tone Red: Two-tone red on red flowers.

14-20"

25 x #1

1.42

1.38

4738010 GoGo White: Pure white flowers.

14-20"

25 x #1

1.42

1.38

4738000 NEW! GoGo Yellow: Bright yellow flowers.

14-20"

25 x #1

1.42

1.38

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Dahlia GoGo Two Tone Red

Dahlia GoGo Yellow

Dahlia GoGo Two Tone

Dahlia GoGo White

BULBS

ITEM #

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EUCOMIS EUCOMIS (Pineapple Lily) Zones 7-9 Fragrant South African native, is a must have for every garden and patio! Tropical, fleshy leaves with flower spikes that appear to be miniature “pineapples” at the top of each stem. Flowers begin opening from the bottom up and have a perfect star shape to them. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

4750130

Sparkling Burgundy: Unique color combination! Strap-like foliage of dark burgundy with smokey-pink florets, plant 1 bulb per 6” container.

18-20"

25 x 16cm/+

1.45

1.42

4750150

Tugela Jade: 18” tall flower spikes that are chartreuse in bud and then open to pure white, plant 1 bulb per 6” container.

20-22"

25 x 16cm/+

1.45

1.42

4750160

Tugela Jewel pp23699: Bronze leaf with pink to dark maroon flower spikes, plant 1 bulb per 6” container.

20-22"

25 x 16cm/+

1.55

1.52

4750200 Tiny Piny Coral: Genetically dwarf! Pink flowers mature the seedpods with a coral cast, plant 3 bulbs per gallon for best result.

6-8"

25 x 8cm/+

0.98

0.92

4750280 Tiny Piny Ruby: Genetically dwarf! Deep ruby-red florets, plant 3 bulbs per gallon for best result.

6-8"

25 x 8cm/+

0.98

0.92

BULBS Eucomis Sparkling Burgundy

Eucomis Tugela Jade

Eucomis Tiny Piny Coral

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Eucomis Tugela Jewel pp23699

Eucomis Tiny Piny Ruby

GLADIOLUS GLADIOLUS (Glamini® Dwarf Gladiolus) Zones 8-10 Full size flowers, similar to the ‘traditional’ gladiolus but only half the height! They bloom earlier and for a longer period of time. There is no need for staking, which make them very suitable as a patio container. Great for a colorful summer promotion, colorful sleeves available for increased shelf life. Plant 5 bulbs per 8” and 7 bulbs per 10” container. Allow for adequate spacing for stronger and studier plants. Bulbs need to be planted 3” below the soil level and keep soil moist. Grow in full sun and, low light and high heat will stretch the plants. Grow at 60 degrees F to 65 degrees F. Grow time will be anywhere from 60 to 85 days. PACK & SIZE

24-27”

175 x 6/7cm

0.50

0.48

24-27”

175 x 6/7cm

0.50

0.48

4781037 Glamini® Kelly: Bright pink with magenta stripe. (Sleeves available, 25/each)

24-27”

175 x 6/7cm

0.50

0.48

4781057 Glamini® Patty: Striking red with dark throat. (Sleeves available, 25/each)

24-27”

175 x 6/7cm

0.50

0.48

4781027 Glamini® Zoe: Reddish orange with light yellow throat.

24-27”

175 x 6/7cm

0.50

0.48

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4781087 Glamini® Charlotte: Buttercream blooms with vibrant lemon-yellow blooms. (Sleeves available, 25/each) 4781047

Glamini® Jackie: Lavender pink with purple centers. (Sleeves available, 25/each)

Gladiolus Glamini® Charlotte

Gladiolus Glamini® Patty

Gladiolus Glamini® Jackie

Gladiolus Glamini® Zoe

Gladiolus Glamini®

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Gladiolus Glamini® Kelly

BULBS

HEIGHT

ITEM #

Gladiolus Glamini® Sleeves

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ASPARAGUS ASPARAGUS Zones 2-8 A springtime perennial vegetable, you should eat the spears when they first appear because they are most tender at that time. Wait to harvest any spears until the second year after the crowns have been planted. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4762206 Jersey Giant: A male type, one of the best producer, with larger spears.

36"

50 x #1

0.65

0.58

4762106 Mary Washington: A female type with smaller more tender spears, most popular selection.

36"

50 x 2 yr

0.38

0.32

4762276 Sweet Purple: Produces attractive purple spears with a mild and sweet flavor, when cooked, the spears will loose some of their purple color, most tender variety.

36"

50 x #1

0.65

0.58

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

EDIBLES

Asparagus Jersey Giant

Asparagus Mary Washington

Asparagus Sweet Purple

Blackberry Black Satin Thornless

BLACKBERRY RUBUS (Blackberry) Zones 4-7 Blackberries grow similar to raspberries, on tall upright canes. Their fruit is very high in anti-oxidants, dietary fibers and are low in calories. Plant where there is plenty of room to grow. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4762324 Black Satin Thornless: Mostly thornless canes, large firm glossy berries, sweet flavor, excellent for jellies and jams.

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HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

5-6'

25 x #1 tran

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

2.75

2.68

BLUEBERRY VACCINIUM (Blueberry) Zones 3-7 A north American native, blueberries are a favorite superfood. They require well drained, acidic soil and full sun for best production. Plant more than one of the same variety for better fruiting. The fall color is beautiful with red, orange and yellow foliage. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4762355 Bluecrop: Highbush blueberry with midseason crop, very popular and high quality fruit, excellent for eating and baking, attractive fiery red fall foliage, Zone 4-7.

4-6'

24 x 3½"

2.98

2.88

4762375 Northland: Very hardy, small dark blue fruit on long loose clusters, firm with wild berry flavor, vigorous grower and extremely productive, flexible branches do not break under snow loads.

4-6'

24 x 3½"

2.98

2.88

24-36"

24 x 3½"

3.28

3.22

4-6'

24 x 3½"

2.98

2.88

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4762385 Northsky: Very hardy, compact mounding habit with dense clusters of sky blue berries, exceptionally sweet, great for smaller gardens.

4762395 NEW! Sweetheart: Two crops of fruit in one year makes this blueberry special. Expect to see medium to large fruit in summer and then again in fall. When mature, will produce 15 pounds of berries per plant.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Blueberry Northland

Blueberry Sweetheart

Blueberry Northsky

Blueberry Bluecrop

Cranberry macrocarpon Stevens

VACCINIUM (Cranberry) Zones 3-7 Contrary to popular belief, cranberries do not grow in water!. A perennial plant, cranberries grow on low running vines in sandy bogs or marshes. The fruit is harvested from September to October. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4762405 NEW! macrocarpon Stevens: A North American native, low growing, evergreen shrub that likes boggy soil. Fruit matures in fall and plants are self-fertille. One of the most popular varieties for commercial production.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

6-8'

24 x 3½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

2.98

2.88

EDIBLES

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GOJI BERRY LYCIUM (Goji Berry) Zones 4-8 Goji Berries have been used in Chinese medicine for over 6000 years. Their antioxidant properties supposedly boost your immune system and reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. The fruit is commonly eaten dried or in juices. Grow them as a low groundcover or train as a vine. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

24-28"

24 x 3½"

4762435 NEW! Goji Berry: Nutritious super food! easy to grow, vining habit with bright red fruit, fast growing and self fertile.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

2.98

2.88

HORSERADISH ARMORACIA (Horseradish) Zones 2-8 Horseradish has a strong, spicy flavor. It grows best in cooler climates where the fleshy roots are harvested in fall. It is commonly used in sauces that are served with meat or fish. Make sure to refrigerate any unused roots to preserve freshness. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

24"

25 x #1

1.15

1.25

4762516 Horseradish: Large fleshy roots with pungent flavor, grate and mix with vinegar or cream for a zesty sauce.

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

EDIBLES

Horseradish

Goji Berry

Lingonberry

LINGONBERRY VACCINIUM (Lingonberry) Zones 3-8 A North American native, lingonberries are considered a ‘superfood' due to the high antioxidant qualities. They grow as a low, evergreen shrub that likes wet soil. Fruit will mature in fall. ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4762575 NEW! Lingonberry: Attractive, easy to grow, with bright red fruits on small, low growing shrubs. Plants are self-fertile but planting 2 or more will offer better fruit production.

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HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

24-28"

24 x 3½"

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

2.98

2.88

RASPBERRY RUBUS (Raspberry) Zones 2-8 Highly nutritious, raspberries are a very popular and easy plant to grow. They consist of two major types, everbearing and June bearing. Plant in full sun for best fruit production where the canes have plenty of room to grow.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4762620 Fall Gold: Everbearing type has same growth habit as Heritage, large conical yellow-gold fruit is very sweet, will produce crops in early summer and early fall.

4-6'

25 x #1 tran

1.72

1.66

4762630 Heritage: Everbearing type produces fruit on first year's growth, bears fruit in early summer and early fall, medium-large dark red berries are sweet with a mild flavor, sturdy canes seldom require stalking.

4-6'

25 x #1 tran

1.72

1.66

4762640 Latham: Most popular raspberry noted for its exceptional June crop, large red berries are firm and very flavorful, very vigorous and excellent producer, cut back canes after fruiting, Zone 3-8.

4-6'

25 x #1 tran

1.72

1.66

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

Raspberry Fall Gold

Rasperry Heritage

Rasperry Latham

Rhubarb Victoria

Rhubarb Canada Red

Rhubarb Crimson Cherry

RHUBARB RHEUM (Rhubarb) Zones 2-8

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

4762806 Canada Red: From division, bright red and holds its color when cooked, somewhat shorter and more slender stalks are very tender and sweet, produces fewer seed heads, very hardy and exceptional producer. 4762816

Crimson Cherry: From division, bright red stalks are longer and thicker, very tender and sweet, excellent producer.

4762862 Victoria: Medium sized stalks can vary from green to speckled red, excellent flavor but somewhat tart, good producer.

HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

1-3 UNIT(S) 4+ UNITS EACH EACH

25 x #1div.

2.78

2.72

25 x #1div.

3.98

3.92

2-3'

25 x 1-2"

1.58

1.52

EDIBLES

Rhubarb is very easy to grow and need very little care. They usually do not suffer from diseases or pests. The tender stalks can be eaten raw but are commonly used in jams or pies. The leaves are poisonous. Plant in full sun with well drained soil. Divide every 3-4 years when dormant.

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STRAWBERRY FRAGARIA (Strawberry) Zones 2-8 Strawberries are grouped into two major catagories, June bearing or everbearing. Plant in full sun in the ground or containers. Fruit will mature in late spring. Runners should be removed to encourage the plant to put their energy into fruit production. HEIGHT

PACK & SIZE

4762930 Allstar: June bearing, mid-late, very large red berries with excellent flavor, very disease resistant and good producer, Zone 3-8.

4-6"

250 x #1

0.19

0.18

4762920 Eversweet: Everbearing, large red berries with exceptional flavor, will fruit all summer, very heat tolerant, great for patio planters, Zone 3-8.

4-6"

250 x #1

0.19

0.18

4762940 Ft. Laramie: Everbearing, good yields of large bright scarlet-red berries over a long season, excellent flavor, extremely hardy, vigorous grower and prolific runner producer makes this strawberry well suited for growing in hanging baskets.

4-6"

250 x #1

0.19

0.18

4762950 Honeoye: June bearing, early-mid, large bright red berries, a bit tart but excellent for freezing, high yields and long fruiting season, very vigorous and very hardy.

4-6"

250 x #1

0.19

0.18

4762980 Tristar: Day neutral, continuous fruit production of deep red berries, very sweet and aromatic, good runner production is well-suited for use in hanging baskets, most popular variety, Zone 3-8.

4-6"

250 x #1

0.19

0.18

ITEM #

VARIETY & DESCRIPTION

Strawberry Allstar

Strawberry Eversweet

Strawberry Ft. Laramie

EDIBLES Strawberry Honeoye

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Strawberry Tristar