Catalog Codes
After the name of the plant you will find the flower color, height, flowering
time, and hardiness zone. The small print after the price of each variety indicates
where to find the plant in the nursery. For example, 19M means the plant is in
row 19, middle section; 19F means row 19, front section; 19B means row
19, back section. Each row in the nursery is clearly marked. An * after the
row number in the catalog means stock is very limited.
Hardiness Zones & Bloom Times
Hardiness is an estimation of a plant's ability to withstand cold temperatures. Cultural
conditions, summer heat, amount of water and other conditions can also have an influence.
- Zone 2 -50 to -40 F
- Zone 3 -40 to -30 F
- Zone 4 -30 to -20 F
- Zone 5 -20 to -10 F
- Zone 6 -10 to 0 F
- Zone 7 0 to +10 F
Achillea
The long blooming "Yarrows" have large, showy, flat heads that can be cut or dried. The leaves are silvery or green and are dissected into several leaflets. Once established, all species and cultivars do best in full sun and a well-drained soil. They can withstand hot, dry, sandy soils with absolute neglect.
millefolium 'Appleblossom' - soft lavender-pink, 24", summer, Zone 3...6.95 26B
millefolium 'Fireland' - bright red flowers, 24", summer, Zone 3...6.95 26B
millefolium 'Love Parade' - large pink flowers, 24", summer, Zone 3... 6.95 26B
millefolium 'Paprika' - bright red flowers, 24", summer, Zone 3...6.95 26B
millefolium 'Richard Nelson' - wine fading to pink, 24", summer, Zone 3...6.95 26B
millefolium 'Terra Cotta' - peach that deepens with age, 30", Zone 3...6.95 26B
sp. 'Utah' - white flowers, 4", summer, Zone 3...6.95 26B
Aconitum
A very useful late-blooming plant that has tall flower spikes with "Monk's Hoods" like blossoms. All parts of the plants are very poisonous, and should be kept away from children. It grows best in a moist, humus rich soil in the shade, but it will tolerate some sun.
henryi 'Sparks' - deep violet-blue, 48", late July, Zone 4...6.95 33M
Acorus
The "Sweet Flags" are an ornamental grass. We grow them in light shade under average conditions, but they will also tolerate wetter soils.
gramineus 'Variegata' - green and white foliage, 12", Zone 5...7.95 12M
minima 'Aurea' - golden-yellow foliage, 5", Zone 5...7.95 12M
Actaea
"Doll's Eyes" or "Baneberry" are plants that are grown more for their colorful late season berries (which are poisonous) and not the white flowers that appear in spring. They are woodland plants that grow best in a humus rich soil in the shade. It is native to Eastern North America.
alba - white flowers followed by white berries, 30", native, Zone 3...7.95 4M
rubra - white flowers, red berries, 30", native, Zone 3...8.95 4M
Adonis
Adonis, "Pheasant's Eyes", are among the first plants to bloom in the spring often being finished before the end of April. These are suited for the rock garden or the perennial border. Plant them behind taller later blooming perennials because the light green foliage disappears as summer approaches and the plant goes dormant. Very slow to increase, They grow best in a light shade garden with well drained soil.
amurensis - yellow, 10", March, Zone 3...12.95 35M
amurensis 'Pleniflora' - yellow with greenish center, double, 10", March...12.95 35M*
Agastache
"Hyssop" are very long blooming and they have fragrant foliage. Butterflies are always attracted to the flower spikes. It grows easily in a sunny or light shade spot with a well-drained soil.
'Blue Fortune' - blue-violet, 36", blooms July to frost, Zone 5...8.95 23B
Ajuga
Ajuga make an excellent ground cover for the shade. The flowers are blue and are produced on short, erect stems in early spring. Foliage is attractive throughout the season. They do best in humus rich soil. Variegated types benefit from deadheading (removing seedpods) as seedlings are seldom identical to parents.
reptans 'Braunherz' - blue flowers, dark purple leaves, 3", May, Zone 4...6.95 7M
reptans 'Bronze Beauty' - blue flowers, purple leaves, 6", May, Zone 4...6.95 7M
reptans 'Burgundy Glow' - white, pink and purple leaves, 6", Zone 4...6.95 7M
reptans 'Catlin's Giant' - blue flowers, bronze foliage, 8", May, Zone 4...6.95 7M
reptans 'Chocolate Chip' - blue , very small purple leaves, 3", May, Zone 4...6.95 7M
reptans 'Metallica Crispa' - dark crinkled leaves, 6", May, Zone 4...6.95 7M
reptans 'Pat's Selection' - white, pink and purple leaves, 6", May, Zone 4...6.95 7M
reptans 'Purple Brocade' - blue flowers, dark purple leaves, 6", May...6.95 7M
reptans 'Purple Torch' - pink-purple flowers, 8", May...6.95 7M
reptans 'Ruffled Lace' - blue flowers, purple leaves, 6", May, Zone 4...6.95 7M
reptans 'Silver Beauty' - green and white leaves, 6", May, Zone 4...6.95 7M
Alchemilla
The "Ladies Mantles" have wonderful light green, pubescent foliage. The leaves are especially striking early in the morning when the dew beads up on them. They are shade tolerant plants with apetalous (no petals). They are very easy and carefree once established.
mollis - a nice ground cover with tiny yellow flowers, 18", June, Zone 3...6.95 13M
Allium
Allium are flowering onions. As ornamental plants they are good in the rock garden or perennial border. Some are even small enough to be used in troughs. They have an onion odor only when squeezed. They require full sun and any well-drained, fertile soil.
cernuum 'Oxy White' - white, 20", late July, slow to increase, Zone 4...6.95 13B
cyaneum - blue flowers, 6", summer, a choice rock plant, Zone 6...6.95 13B
flaven ssp. taricum - yellow flowers, 10", July, Zone 5...6.95 13B
grayi - pale pink flowers, 7", August, nice trough plant, Zone 5...6.95 13B
nutans 'Thin Leaf' - pale pink flowers, 15", summer, Zone 4...6.95 13B
nutans - pale pink, wide cream striped leaves, 15", Zone 4...9.95 13B
ramosum - white, 30", summer, Zone 4...6.95 13B
saxatile - white flowers in summer, 6", July, Zone 4...6.95 13B
schoenoprasum 'Amel Priest' - light rose flowers, 22", June, Zone 4...6.95 13B
schoenoprasum 'Corsica White' - white flowers, 6", June, Zone 4...6.95 13B
schoenoprasum 'Dwarf' - rose flowers, 6", June, Zone 4...6.95 13B
schoenoprasum 'Forescate' - rosy-red flowers, 22", June, Zone 4...6.95 13B
senescens glaucum - lilac-pink, 6", twisting leaves, late summer, Zone 4...6.95 13B
senescens montanum 'Blue Skies' - rose umbrels, 15", July, Zone 4...6.95 13B
senescens montanum 'Pink Pepper' - rose-pink, 6", July, Zone 4...6.95 13B
senescens montanum 'Special' - rose umbrels on 15" stems, July, Zone 4...6.95 13B
senescens montanum ssp. petraeum 'Silver Pink' - 8", August, Zone 5...6.95 13B
thunbergii 'Ozawa' - rose flowers, 12", late September, Zone 4...6.95 13B
tuberosum - white umbrels on 15" stems, September, Zone 4...6.95 13B
virgunculae - light rose, 4", September, Zone 4, nice in trough...6.95 13B
Amsonia
These dependable, slow growing plants flower in late spring. They are easy, care-free perennials that are native to North America. They need a well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. The foliage turns an attractive, gold color in the fall. They do best in light shade but most will tolerate sun.
angustifolia - light blue, willow-like leaves, 30", May, Zone 5...8.95 14M
'Blue Ice' - steel-blue, willow-like leaves, 30", May, Zone 5...8.95 14M
ciliata - light blue flowers, 28", late spring, Zone 5...8.95 14M
elipitica - blue flowers, 24", late spring, Zone 5 ...8.95 14M
hubrichtii - steel-blue flowers, 30", May, Zone 4...7.95 14M
illustris - light blue flowers, 36", May, likes a little sun, Zone 4...7.95 14M
jonesii - pale blue, soft green leaves, 20", May, Zone 5...8.95 14M
montana - neat spikes of pale blue flowers, 20", May, Zone 4...8.95 14M
orientalis - blue flowers, 36", late spring, Zone 5...8.95 14M
peeblesii - light purple, narrow leaves, 30", May, Zone 5...8.95 14M
tabernaemontana - light blue, willow-like leaves, 30", May, Zone 4...7.95 14M
tabernaemontana Thin Leaf Form - as above but narrow leaves...7.95 14M
tharpii - light blue, long linear leaves, 15", May, Zone 5...8.95 14M
tomentosa - light blue, silvery-haired leaves, 30", May, Zone 5...8.95 14M
Androsace
These diminutive plants are easy to grow in a sunny rock garden or trough. They bloom very early in the season. They slowly spread with short stolons. They demand a gritty soil that is very well-drained.
sarmentosa - clear pink flowers, 2", May, Zone 5...6.95 13M
sempervivoides - clear pink flowers, 2", May, Zone 5...6.95 13M
Anemone
A very diverse genus that does best when given protection from the hot afternoon sun. Some bloom in the spring and go dormant, while others put on a wonderful floral display in the fall. They all like a moist, humus rich soil. The fall bloomers should repeat from year to year when they are given a light winter mulch.
hupehensis 'Robustissima' - pink, 30", September, Zone 5...6.95 9F
hupehensis 'September Charm' - pink, 30", September, Zone 5...7.95 9F
japonica 'Honorine Jobert' - white, 30", Sept. Zone 5...6.95 9F
japonica 'Queen Charolette' - semi-double pale purple, 30", Sept. Zone 5...7.95 9F
nemerosa 'Blue' - blue, 6", May, Zone 4...6.95 9F
nemerosa 'Bracteata' - greenish, 6", May, Zone 4...6.95 9F
nemerosa 'Vestal' - double white, 6", May, Zone 4...6.95 9F
ranunculoides - yellow, 5", May, Zone 4, summer dormant...6.95 9F
X seemanii - light yellow, 6", May. Zone 5...6.95 9F
sylvestris - white flowers, 12", June, Zone 4...6.95 9F
Anemonella
The "Rue Anemone" grows in woodland areas with little care. They flower in early spring and go dormant later in the summer. All are easy to grow in any well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. They are native to the Eastern United States. Double forms are quite rare in the trade.
thalictroides - single white flowers, 6", May, native, Zone 4...6.95 5M
thalictroides 'Betty Blake' - double, greenish flowers, 6", May, Zone 4...25.00 5M
thalictroides 'Cameo' - double pink flowers, 6", May, Zone 4...25.00 5M
thalictroides 'Flora Plena' - double white flowers, 6", May, Zone 4...25.00 5M
thalictroides 'Green Hurricane' - double greenish-white, 6", May, Zone 4...25.00 5M
thalictroides 'Rosea' - single light pink flowers, 6", May, native, Zone 4...8.95 5M
thalictroides 'Schoaff's Double' - double pink flowers, 6", May, Zone 4...25.00 5M
Antennaria
The "Pussytoes" with their silvery foliage make a nice addition to the rock garden or trough. The flowers are not very showy and are best removed after flowering to enhance new growth. They like a very well-drained soil and full sun.
dioica - whitish flowers, silvery mats of foliage, 4", June, Zone 3...6.95 21B
dioica 'Rubra' - reddish flowers, 6", May, Zone 3...6.95 21B
rupicola - silver leaves turn reddish with frost, 3", May, Zone 4...6.95 21B
Anthyllis
"Lady's Fingers" like a well-drained soil with a neutral pH. These beautiful plants are easy to grow in a sunny rock garden or perennial border, but will need to reseed as they can be short-lived.
vul. Rubra - reddish flowers, 5", June, Zone 5...6.95 17B
Aquilegia
The "Columbines" grow in woodland areas with little care. They are easy to establish from the container to the garden, but they have deep roots and do not transplant well from one area of the garden to another. They are easy in any well-drained soil, rich in organic matter.
'Biedermeier' - mixed colors, 15", late spring, Zone 4...6.95 17M
'Little Lanterns' - red with yellow, 8", late spring, Zone 4...6.95 17M
'William Guinness' - dark black-purple, 24", late spring, Zone 4...6.95 17M
Arctanthemum
These were listed as Chrysanthemums a few years ago (maybe it has changed back again?). They are very hardy, as they come from Alaska. Fall blooming, they put on a wonderful display. Unlike "Hardy Mums" these winter well. We have grown this outdoors without winter protectection for the past 20 years. They like a sunny spot in a well-drained soil, rich with organic matter.
arcticum - white with pink flush, 12", September, Zone 3...6.95 19B
Arabis
The "Rock Cress" grows best in light shade with little care. They flower in early spring with clean white flowers. The foliage takes on a burgundy cast in late fall. Easy to grow in any well-drained soil, rich in organic matter.
ferdindinandi-coburgii 'Green Eyes' - white, 6", May, Zone 5...6.95 3M
ferdindinandi-coburgii 'Variegata' - white, 6", May, Zone 5...6.95 3M
Arisaema
The "Jack-in-the-Pulpits" grow in moist woodland areas with little care. Flowers usually appear in late spring with red berries following later in the season. A. candidissimum is from China and does not start growth until mid-June. These blooming size, rare plants will not be sold until they show growth. In colder areas they can be dug in late fall and stored in a plastic bag with dry peat moss in the refrigerator and replanted in the garden in spring.
ciliatum - purple and light green spathe, 30", late June, Zone 5...18.95 3F*
dracontium - green spathe, 36", May, native, Zone 5...8.95 3F
heterophyllum - green spathe, 36", May, from China, Zone 5...18.95 3F
ringens - purple striped spathe, very large leaves, 36", May, Zone 5...18.95 3F
serratum - purple striped spathe, 28", May, Zone 5...12.95 3F
sikokianum - purple spathe, 20", May, Zone 5, non-flowering size...12.95 3F
sikokianum 'Variegated' - purple spathe, 20", May, Zone 4...25.00 3F
triphyllum - green and purple spathe, 18", May, native, Zone 5...7.95 3F
ursashima - bronze-purple spathe, 30", May, Zone 5...18.95 3F
Armeria
These are low, tufted evergreen plants that can be used in the rock garden or trough. They are easy to grow in any-well drained, sandy soil, in full sun.
girardii - pink flowers, 4", May, Zone 4...6.95 31B
maritima 'Laucheana' - pink flowers, 7", May, Zone 4...6.95 31B
'Victor Reitor' - pink flowers, 4", May, Zone 4...6.95 31B
Artemisia
Grown for their wonderful silver foliage, they are a valuable asset to the border. Coming from rather dry areas with poor soil they all like a lean, well-drained soil in full sun. In the garden, we never fertilize artemisia. This keeps them from flopping.
ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis' - silver leaves, 30", Zone 5...6.95 18B
schmidtiana 'Silver Mound' - a dome of silvery foliage, 10", Zone 4...6.95 18B
stelleriana 'Silver Brocade' - silver foliage, 10", likes it dry, Zone 5...6.95 18B
Aruncus
The "Goatsbeard" have plume-like flowers similar to astilbe. They are easy to grow in a shaded area, rich with humus. They do not like arid conditions and resent drying out.
aethusifolius - cream flowers, 12", nice foliage, July , Zone 4...6.95 15M
aethusifolius X dioicus - cream flowers, 18", July , Zone 4...9.95 15M
dioicus X aethusifolius - cream flowers, 32", nice foliage, July , Zone 4...9.95 15M
dioicus - creamy-white plumes, 48", July, Zone 4...8.95 15M
sinensis 'Zweiweltenkind' - creamy-white, 48", July, Zone 5...8.95 15M
Asarum
The "Ginger's" spring flowers are usually hidden under the foliage. Asarum have wonderful foliage and can make excellent ground covers in the shade, but they are slow to increase. They spread slowly with creeping stems. The rhizomes are ginger scented but are not to be used in cooking. They like a well drained-soil, rich in organic matter.
arifolium - thick arrow shaped leaves, evergreen, 4", Zone 5...7.95 34F
canadense - Canadian wild ginger, heart-shaped leaves, 6", Zone 3...6.95 34F
europaeum - glossy green leaves, evergreen, 5", Zone 4...9.95 34F
naniflorum - glossy variegated foliage, 6", Zone 5...12.95 34F
seiboldii - small dark green leaves leaves, 3", Zone 3...15.95 34F*
virginicum - shiny, green, heart-shaped leaves, evergreen, 4", Zone 4...18.95 34F
Asclepias
Butterflies love the "Milkweeds" with their clusters of flowers in late spring or early summer. A. incarnata enjoys a moist soil in the sun, but it will tolerate a well drained soil.
incarnata - white to pink, summer, 36", Zone 3...7.95 27B
Aster
Most asters bloom in the fall, but a few like Aster alpigenus bloom in the spring. The rayed flowers put on a wonderful display and are indispensable in the September garden. They like a sunny spot with a rich, well-drained soil. Most of the fall blooming species are native.
alpigenus v. haydenii - violet flowers, 3", late spring, Zone 4, trough plant...6.95 25B*
asteroides - lavender flowers, 3", late summer, Zone 4, trough plant...6.95 25B*
divaricatus 'Eastern Star' - white, 28", fall, Zone 4, takes shade...7.95 25B
dumosus 'Prof. Anton Kippenberg' - lavender-blue, 15", fall, Zone 3...7.95 25B
ericoides - white with gold center, 16", fall, Zone 3...7.95 25B*
ericoides 'Snow Flurry' - white with gold center, 6", fall, Zone 3...7.95 25B
laevis 'Bluebird' - blue with yellow center, 48", fall, Zone 4, clean foliage...7.95 25B
lateriflorus 'Lady in Black' - white, 32", fall, Zone 4, dark foliage...7.95 25B*
macrophyllus - lavender to violet, 36", September, Zone 4...7.95 25B
novi-belgii 'Crimson Brocade' - crimson, 16", Sept., Zone 4 7.95 25B
oblongifolius 'October Skies' - blue, 16", October, Zone 4, clean foliage...7.95 25B
oblongifolius 'Raydon's Favorite' - blue, 36", October, Zone 4, clean...7.95 25B*
tataricus - blue, 48", fall, very large leaves, Zone 4...7.95 25B
umbellatus - white, 48", fall, native to Carlisle, Zone 4...7.95 25B
Astilbe
Astilbe have delightful foliage, many with reddish or bronze colored leaves in the spring. They grow in the sun or shade and enjoy a moist soil, rich in organic matter. They do not like arid conditions and are very resentful to drying out. The plume-like flowers make very nice cut flowers.
'Amerika' ('America') - lavender-pink, 28", late June, Zone 3...9.95 18M
'Anita Pfiffer' - bright rose, 30", late June, Zone 3...9.95 20M
'Avalanche' - white, 30", late June, Zone 3...9.95 24M
'Becky Lynn' - lavender-pink, 18", late June, our introduction, Zone 3...9.95 22M
'Bergkristall' - white, 36", early July, Zone 3...9.95 21M
'Betsy Coperus' - light pink, arching plumes, 42", early July, Zone 3...9.95 21M
biternata - white, 42", July, Zone 3...9.95 24M
'Bonn' - deep pink, 24", late June, Zone 3...9.95 23M
'Brautschleier' ('Bridal Veil') - white, 30", late June, Zone 3...9.95 25M
'Bressingham Beauty' - pink, 36", late June, Zone 3...9.95 22M
'Catherine Deneuve' - rose-pink, 28", early July, Zone 3...9.95 19M
'Cattleya' - pink, 36", early July, Zone 3...9.95 18M
'Cotton Candy' - deep rose, full panicles, 24", early July, Zone 3...9.95 22M
'Crimson King' - dark rose, 20", dark foliage, early July, Zone 3...9.95 23M
'Darwin's Dream' - pink, 15", early July, Zone 3...9.95 23M
'Darwin's Snow Sprite' - white, 12", July, Zone 3...9.95 24M
'Diamonds and Pearls' - whitish, 15", late August, Zone 3...9.95 19M
'Diamont' - white, 32", early July, Zone 3...9.95 19M
'Drayton's Glory' - light pink, 30", late June, Zone 3...9.95 23M
'Elizabeth Bloom' - pink, 28", late June, Zone 3...9.95 22M
'Ellie' - white flowers with dark foliage, 32", June, Zone 3...9.95 21M
'Erica' - pale pink,, June, 32", Zone 3...9.95 22M
'Europa' - pink, 30", late June, Zone 3...9.95 24M
'Finale' - light rose, 20", early August, Zone 3...9.95 20M
'Frulicht' - white, 30", late June, Zone 3...9.95 19M
'Gladstone' - white, 30", early July, Zone 3...9.95 18M
'Gloria Purpurea' - dark rose, 20", dark foliage, early July, Zone 3...9.95 19M
'Granat' - rose, 28", early July, Zone 3...9.95 20M
'Hennie Graafland' - pale pink, 15", July, Zone 4...9.95 18M
'Intermezzo' - lavender, 20", late July, Zone 3...9.95 24M
'Jacqueline' - pale pink, dark foliage, middle July, Zone 3...9.95 18M
japonica - white, 28", mid June, first to bloom, Zone 3...9.95 18M
'Jo Ophurst' - purple, 42", July, Zone 3...9.95 23M
koreana - white, petals larger than other astilbes, 28", early July, Zone 3...9.95 22M
'Kvele' ('Kwell' ) - dark lilac-rose, 32", early July, Zone 3...9.95 23M
'Liliput' - lilac-pink, 5", early July, Zone 3...9.95 21M
'Maggie Daley' - purple-rose, 32", early July, Zone 3...9.95 18M
'Mainze' - rose, 24", late June, Zone 3...6.95 20M
'Mars' - lilac-pink, 24", early July, Zone 3...9.95 23M
microphyla - very light pink, 30", July, Zone 4...9.95 19M
'Moerheimii' - white, 30", arching plumes, early July, Zone 3...9.95 20M
'Moerheim's Glory' - lilac-pink, 48", early July, Zone 3...9.95 22M
'Opergarter Jurgen' - dark red with dark foliage, 28", early July, Zone 3...9.95 21M
'Paradise Pink' - light rose, 36", early July, Zone 3...9.95 21M
'Peach Blossom' - light pink, 30", June, Zone 3, fragrant...9.95 20M
'Peaches and Cream' - soft pink, 28", early July, Zone 3...9.95 22M
'Peter Barrow' - whitish, 10", August, Zone 3...9.95 18M
'Pink Fuji' - light pink, 8", July, Zone 3, our fall 2000 introduction...9.95 21M
'Praecox' - shell pink, 16", July, Zone 3...9.95 21M
'Pumila' - lavender, 12", late August, a good ground cover, Zone 3...9.95 21M
'Purpurkerze' ('Purple Candle') - purple, 42", late July, Zone 3...9.95 25M
'Queen of Holland' - white, 20", mid-June, Zone 3...9.95 20M
'Radius' - red, 30", early July, Zone 3...9.95 23M
'Red Charm' - reddish rose, middle June, arching, 32", Zone 3...9.95 24M
'Red Sentinel' - deep red, dark foliage, 30", early July, Zone 3...9.95 20M
'Rheinland' - carmine-rose, 24", late June, Zone 3...9.95 21M
'Rosa Perle' - soft pink, 28", early July, Zone 3...9.95 24M
'Salmon Queen' - light pink, 30", early July, Zone 3...9.95 24M
'Schemen' - soft lavender-pink, 24", late June, Zone 3...9.95 19M
'Serenade' - rose, 20", August, Zone 3...9.95 19M
'Sister's Child' - pink, 24", July, Zone 3...9.95 18M
'Snowdrift' - white, 24", late June, Zone 3...9.95 18M
'Spinell' - red, 28", early July, Zone 3...9.95 25M
'Superba' - rose-purple, 40", late July, Zone 3...9.95 19M
thunbergii fujisanensis - white, 12", July, Zone 4...9.95 23M
'Venus' - pale rose, 42", early July, Zone 3...9.95 20M
'Veronica Klose' - lavender, 15", August, Zone 3...9.95 22M
'Visions' - light purple, 18", July, Zone 3...9.95 20M
'Visions in Pink' - lavender-pink, 18", early July, Zone 3...9.95 21M
'Visions in Red' - purple-red, 28", early July, Zone 3...9.95 24M
'Weisse Perle' - white, 36", early July, Zone 3...9.95 18M
'White Queen' - white, 28", late June, Zone 3...9.95 23M
'White Sprite' - white, 15", July, Zone 4...9.95 19M
'William Buchanan' - white, 8", early July, Zone 3...9.95 24M*
'Zuster Theresa' - pink, 24", July, Zone 3...9.95 21M
Astilboides
At one time, this was considered a form of rodgersia by taxonomists. It is a plant with huge, round leaves and feathery white flowers. Best grown in the shade in a well-drained, rich soil. If you give each plant a small amount of granular fertilizer every four weeks or so until August, it will help the plant get very large.
tabularis - white, huge round leaves, 32", July, Zone 4...10.95 33F
Astrantia
Astrantia flowers are surrounded by a collar which produces a star-like effect. Blossoms persist for two weeks when cut and placed in a vase. Easy in any well-drained soil in light shade, that is rich with organic matter.
major - light pink, 18", June, Zone 5...6.95 32M
major 'Sunningdale' - light pink, 18", gold foliage in spring, June, Zone 5...8.95 32M
Baptisia
Baptisa have indigo or white, pea-like flowers. They are native to the United States and will grow in the sun in a well-drained, humus rich soil. An easy perennial that should provide years of pleasure.
australis - indigo-blue flowers, 42", late May, Zone 4...6.95 13B
australis 'Melissa's Dwarf' - indigo-blue flowers, 30", late May, Zone 4...8.95 13B
'Carolina Moonlight' - cream flowers, 42", late May, Zone 4...8.95 13B
'Purple Smoke' - smoky-violet, 42", charcoal stems, Zone 5...8.95 13B
'Screaming Yellow' - yellow, 42", Zone 5...8.95 13B
sphaerocarpa - butter-yellow flowers, 30", late May, Zone 4...8.95 13B
'Twilight Prairie Blues' - Chocolate-violet with yellow keel, 42", Zone 5...8.95 12B
Bellium
Small plants that are suited to the rock garden or trough. The aster-like flowers are produced over a long period. A sunny, well-drained spot is needed. A little protection in the winter is always helpful.
minutum - white aster-like flowers in summer, 3", Zone 6...6.95 11B
Boltonia
This native is always a favorite because it puts on a floral display very late in the season. It has few pests and is very easy to grow in a sunny, well-drained, humus rich soil.
asteroides - white, 72", October, Zone 4...8.95 19B
asteroides 'Snowbank' - white, 36", October, Zone 4...7.95 15B
latisqama - lavender, 18", August, Zone 4...6.95 19B
Brunnera
The early spring blue flowers are like "Forget-me-nots". They like a shaded, rich soil. The foliage is large, heart-shaped and variegated. They are very slow to increase making propagation slow. All variegated forms should be deadheaded as seedlings tend to be green.
macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream' - blue, 12" May, Zone 5, cream edged leaves...15.95 34M
macrophylla 'Looking Glass' - blue, 12" May, Zone 5, silvered leaves...15.95 34M
Cacalia
Another seldom seen plant from Japan. It has shiny maple-like leaves with frzzy flowers in August. It is a nice contrast to hosta and ferns. It grows in a humus rich soil with good drainage in shade.
farfaraefolia var. bulbifera - white flowers, 36", August, Zone 5...15.95 30F
Calamagrostis
This "Feather Reed Grass" is clumping and it makes an excellent addition to the sunny perennial border. The white striped foliage is striking against dark green peony leaves. It is very easy to grow in a humus rich soil. The gold inflorescence appears begins in July.
acutiflora 'Avalanche' - white striped leaves, 36", Zone 5...8.95 24B
acutiflora 'Overdam' - white striped leaves, 36", Zone 5...8.95 24B
Calamintha
They have lavender-blue flowers over mint scented foliage. Most flower for a very long time in the garden if given a well-drained, sunny location.
nepeta (a.k.a. C. nepatoides) - lavender-blue, 12", summer, Zone 5...6.95 12B
sylvatica - lavender-blue, 15", summer, Zone 5...6.95 12B
Callirhoe
This long blooming mid-west plant has deeply dissected dark green foliage. It demands good drainage and full sun. C. alceoides will ramble three feet in all directions over and around other plants. Very nice draped over a stone wall or between stones.
involucrata - bright wine cups, 8", creeps, July, Zone 5...7.95 19B
Caltha
The "Marshmarigolds" flower in the spring before the leaves are fully developed. They grow in the wild in wet areas along streams and ponds in sun or light shade. They are easy to grow in any moist, fertile soil.
palustris - yellow flowers in early spring, 8", moist soil, native, Zone 4...6.95 10M
palustris ssp. palustris - yellow flowers in early spring, 8", moist soil, Zone 4...8.95 10M*
Campanula
The taller "Bellflowers" make wonderful additions to the perennial border while the smaller ones are the mainstay of the rock garden. Most need full sun and a well-drained soil. C. persicifolia will grow equally well in light shade. They also appreciate a little lime added to the soil at planting time.
glomerata 'Acaulis' - violet, 6", July, Zone 4...6.95 32B
glomerata 'Acaulis Alba' - white, 6", July, Zone 5...6.95 32B
glomerata 'Alba' - white flowers, 20", July, Zone 5...6.95 32B
persicifolia - blue bells on 30" stalks, summer, Zone 4...7.95 32B
punctata 'Little Punky' - large pink flowers, 24", summer, Zone 4...6.95 32B
takesimana - large light lavender bells, 18", summer, Zone 4...6.95 32B
takesimana 'Beautiful Trust' - large light thin petals, 18", summer, Zone 4...6.95 32B
Campsis
The "Trumpet Vine" is an very fast growing hardy vine. Grow in full sun with a rich soil for best results. Perfect trained on an arbor or pergola. All forms attract Hummingbirds.
flava - peachy-yellow trumpets, white marked leaves, 15'...12.95 22B
tagliabuana 'Mme. Galen' - salmon-red trumpets, 15', vine,, Zone 5...12.95 21B
Cardamine
Although, it doesn't last the full season, they have handsome foliage and make nice additions to the woodland garden. Well-drained soil, rich in organic matter is needed.
lacinata - pink, 8", spring, native, Zone 5...6.95 2F
Cardiocrinum
These bulbous plants have large trumpet-like flowers. They are related to lillium but do not seem to be bothered by the lily beetle. A well-drained soil, rich in organic matter in light shade is needed. They winter well when provided a light winter mulch. Protect from late spring frosts. These should flower this summer.
cordatatum var. glehini - white, 72" , Zone 5 with protection...10.95 34F
giganteum - white, 84", huge trumpets, Zone 5...10.95 34F
Carex
All the "Sedges" we list are very nice in the shade border. They make a nice compliment to hosta and ferns. They grow easily in any humus rich, well-drained soil. We found Carex platyphylla on a trip to Pennsylvania. It has a wonderful blue cast to the foliage.
morrowii 'Ice Dance' - shiny, white striped leaves, 14", Zone 5...7.95 28F
morrowii 'Silver Sceptre' - shiny, thin, white striped leaves, 14", Zone 5...7.95 28F
muskingamensis 'Little Midge' - fine, green leaves, 8", Zone 4...7.95 28F
muskingamensis 'Oehme' - wide, yellow edged leaves, 18", Zone 4...7.95 28F
siderosticha 'Variegata' - green leaves with white stripes, 12", Zone 5...7.95 28F
siderosticha 'Island Brocade' - green leaves with cream stripes, 12", Zone 5...7.95 28F*
Caryopteris
The herbaceous form we sell is great for light shade. It flowers in August when little else is in bloom with hundreds of blossoms. In three years, one plant should be about four feet high and three feet wide. They are very easy to grow in any well-drained, fertile soil. Bruised foliage gives off a foul odor.
divaricata 'Snow Fairy' - violet, cream edged leaves, 36", August, Zone 6...8.95 5M
Cassia
This genus is native to the Eastern United States. It has wonderful pea-like foliage and soft yellow flowers. It appears late in the spring and thrives in full sun in a well-drained soil. Once established, it will tolerate some drought.
marilandica - yellow, 48", nice foliage, August, Zone 5...8.95 20B
Caulophyllum
These upright plants have small flowers in the spring which are followed by dark purple berries in the fall. Cultivate in the shade in a humus rich soil. C. thalictroides is a East Coast native.
thalictriodes - greenish-pink flowers followed by purple berries, 30", Zone 5...7.95 2F
Centaurea
The perennial "Bachelor Buttons" have rayed, spidery flowers that bloom in late spring. If one takes the time to deadhead, they are not invasive. They make nice cut flowers. Grow in full sun and a well-drained soil.
alpestris - lilac, 12", June, Zone 5...6.95 17B
montana 'Amethyst in Snow' - purple centered white, 16", June, Zone 4...8.95 17B
montana 'Gold Bullion' - violet-blue, gold foliage, 16", June, Zone 4...8.95 17B
nigra - violet, 16", June into July, Zone 5...6.95 17B
simplicicaulis - lilac-pink, 12", June, Zone 5...6.95 17B
Chasmanthium
The "Northern Sea Oats" is a clumping grass and it makes an excellent addition to the light shade perennial border. It has oat-like seed heads in late summer that look good into winter. It is very easy to grow. The leaves turn deep gold in the fall.
latifolium - oat-like seed heads, 36", Zone 5...7.95 31F
Chelone
They flower in late summer with a rather reptilian appearance, thus the common name "Turtlehead". They are well suited to moist soil in the sun or light shade.
lyonni - rose flowers, 30", August, Zone 3...6.95 10M
obliqua - deep rose, 22", late summer, Zone 3, likes moisture...6.95 10M
obliqua 'Alba' - white, 22", late summer, Zone 3, likes moisture...6.95 10M
Cheloniopsis
A great late season plant that is uncommon in the trade. It comes from Japan and has pinky-mauve tubular flowers. Easy in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained, humus rich soil.
moschata - pink-mauve flowers, 24", August, Zone 5...10.95 10M
yagiharana - pink-mauve flowers, 24", August, Zone 5...10.95 10M
Chrysanthemum
These were listed as a different genus for a short time. All are hardy when given a well-drained, organic rich soil. They perform best when pinched once or twice in the spring.
'Clara Curtis' - pale pink, 30", October, Zone 5...6.95 19B
'Sheffield' - clear pale pink, 30", September, Zone 5...6.95 19B
'Tyler' - pale pink, 30", October, Zone 5...6.95 19B
'Venus' - light pink, 30", October, Zone 5...6.95 19B
'Yellow Select' - yellow centered, 30", September, Zone 5...6.95 19B
Chrysogonum
"Green and Gold" are popular plants that have many gold flowers in the spring, followed by a few blossoms in the summer. They need a rich, very well-drained soil in the shade. Like so many wild flowers, if it likes its home in the garden, it will grow well and make an attractive ground cover.
virginianum - bright gold flowers, 6", spring to frost, native, Zone 3...6.95 5M
virginianum 'Australe' - gold flowers, 3", spring, native, Zone 4...6.95 5M
virginianum 'Springbrook' - gold flowers, 5", spring, Zone 4...6.95 5M
Cimicifuga
I have read that these are all classified as Actea now! In any case, they are all tall bold plants that grow best in a well-drained soil rich with organic material. Their creamy-white flower spikes can brighten a shady spot. Forms of C. simplex have wonderful dark foliage with slightly fragrant flowers. C. simplex 'Boskoop' is our name for a slightly different form we found at a nursery in Boskoop, Holland under the label of C. ramosa.
americana - white flowers, 60", August, native, Zone 4...10.95 32F
dahurica - creamy-white, 72", late August, Zone 3...8.95 32F
japonica 'Acerina' - white flowers, 32", early August, Zone 4...8.95 32F
racemosa - white, 72", August, native, Zone 3...8.95 31F
rubifolia (aka C. racemosa cordifolia) - white, 60", August, Zone 4...8.95 32F
simplex - white spikes, 48", August, Zone 4...8.95 32F
simplex 'Black Negligee' - white, 48", dark leaves, September, Zone 4...18.95 32F*
simplex 'Boskoop' - white, 48", Sept., we got it from Boskoop, Zone 4...12.95 32F
simplex 'Brunette' - white, 48", very dark leaves, September, Zone 4...18.95 32F
simplex cw Japan - white spikes, 48", August, Zone 4...8.95 32F
simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty' - white, 48", very dark leaves, September...18.95 32F*
simplex 'James Compton' - white, 60", dark leaves, September, Zone 4...18.95 32F
Clematis
This is a very diverse genus. All the varieties we list are resistant to Clematis wilt. They need a well-drained, rich soil that has a little lime added at planting time. Best in light shade with four or five hours of direct sun.
albicoma - purple tips, 160", June, Zone 5...15.95 27M
fremontii - purple, 15", non-climbing, June, Zone 4...12.95 26M
intergrifolia - blue, 15", non-climbing, June, Zone 5...12.95 26M
intergrifolia 'Arabella' - blue, 15", non-climbing, June, Zone 5...12.95 26M
intergrifolia 'Rosea' - rose, 15", non-climbing, June, Zone 5...12.95 26M*
koreana 'Brunette' - crimson. dark stems, 72", June, Zone 3...15.95 27M*
montana 'Maylene' - pink, bronze foliage, 120", June, Zone 5...12.95 27M
'Mrs Robert Brydon' - pale blue, non-climbing, 24", August, Zone 5...12.95 26M
'Petite Faucon' - blue-purple, non-climbing, 18", July, Zone 5...12.95 26M
terniflora (a.k.a.. C. paniculata) - white, 120", September, Zone 5...12.95 27M
vitcella 'Abundance' - rosy-wine, 120", July and August, Zone 5...12.95 27M
vitcella 'Betty Corning' - light purple, 120", August, Zone 5...12.95 27M*
Clintonia
The "Bluebeards" are slow growing perennials. Clintonia borealis is from the Eastern United States. They like a cool, moist, rich woodland soil. The pea sized, blue berries appear in late summer.
borealis - greenish-yellow flowers, blue fruit, 8", May, Zone 5...6.95 32M
udensis - lilac or white flowers, dark fruit, 12", May, from Japan, Zone 5...8.95 32M
Chloranthus
These plants are native to Japan. They like a cool, rich woodland soil. It is a choice rarely seen shade perennial with bottlebrush flowers in the spring.
japonicus - white flowers, 15", May, Zone 5...10.95 31F
serratus - white flowers, 15", June, Zone 5...10.95 31F
Convallaria
The "Lily of the Valley" is a well known perennial. The fragrant flowers can be cut and added to an arrangement. They all do best in a woodland soil, rich in organic matter.
majalis 'Albomarginata' - white flowers, 6", white edged leaf, May...15.95 36B
majalis 'Cream Da Mint' - white flowers, 6", gold edged leaf, May...10.95 36B
majalis 'Dorien' - larger white flowers, 8", May, Zone 4...6.95 36B
majalis 'Fernwood's Golden Slippers' - 6", all gold leaf, May...15.95 36B
majalis 'Flore Pleno' - double white flowers, 8", May, Zone 4...10.95 36B
majalis 'Rosea' - lilac-rose flowers, 6", May, Zone 4...8.95 36B
majalis 'Striata' - white flowers, 6", white streaked leaves, May...12.95 36B
Coreopsis
These popular plants should be in everyone's sunny garden. They are easy to grow in any well-drained, fertile soil. C. verticillata is moderately drought resistant. C. auriculata does best in light shade.
auriculata 'Nana' - gold flowers, 6", June, Zone 4, needs light shade...6.95 17M
major - golden daisies, 36", June, Zone 4,...6.95 23B
rosea 'Alba' - pale pink fading to white, 10", all summer, Zone 5...6.95 24B
rosea 'American Dream' - mauve-pink, 10", all summer, Zone 5...6.95 24B
tripteris - golden daisies, 72", September, Zone 4, excellent foliage...7.95 23B
verticillata 'Creme Brulee' - lemon-yellow, 18", all summer, Zone 5...6.95 24B
verticillata 'Moonbeam' - lemon-yellow, 15", June to frost, Zone 5...6.95 24B
verticillata 'Zagreb' - gold flowers all summer, nice foliage, 12", Zone 4...6.95 24B
Corydalis
A very large genus of flowers. Most have spurred flowers and delicate foliage. Easy to grow in the woodland with a well-drained, rich soil. C. solida goes dormant in the summer.
cheilanthifolia - yellow, 8", Zone 5...7.95 4F
solida 'Purple' - purple, 9", April, Zone 5...7.95 4F
solida 'Purple #2' - darker purple, 9", April, Zone 5...7.95 4F
solida 'Red'M - red, 9", April, Zone 5...7.95 4F
solida 'Red #2' - darker red, 9", April, Zone 5...7.95 4F
Cotoneaster
This shrub is easy to grow in the sun with a well-drained, rich soil. All our forms are very slow growing, compact plants that are excellent in the rock garden. They will cascade over rocks.
'Dam Eichholz' - small white flowers, 10", spring, Zone 5...12.95 15B
himaleyence - small white flowers, 6", spring, Zone 5...12.95 15B
'Mooncreeper' - small white flowers, very flat, 6", spring, Zone 5...12.95 15B
'Steib's Finding' - small white flowers, 4", prostrate, spring, Zone 5...12.95 15B
'Teulon Porter' - small white flowers, 8", slow growing, spring, Zone 5...12.95 15B
'Thymifolius' - white, foliage is thyme-like, 8", spring, Zone 5...12.95 15B
Cyclamen
These hardy plants are very easy to grow in light shade. They flower and go dormant during parts of the growing season. They like to grow in a humus rich, well-drained soil.
coum - pink and white, 6", May, Zone 5...6.95 29M
Cymbalaria
This is "Kenilworth Ivy". It likes a protected site in the shade with a well-drained soil. C. aquetriloba can be used between steeping stones in light shade.
aquetriloba - purple and white, 1", June, Zone 5...6.95 3M
hepaticifolia - purple and white, 1", June, Zone 5...6.95 3M
muralis - purple and white, 2", June, Zone 5...6.95 3M
Cypripedium
The "Lady Slippers" are orchids that like rich deciduous open woods. They are among the most beautiful of all flowers. None of our plants are collected in the wild, they are all nursery propagated. All are flowering size, not small tissue cultured plants. They are all limited because they are very slow to increase.
himalaicum - purple-brown flower, 15", June, from China, Zone 5...40.00 34M*
parviflorum - small yellow flower, 15", June, easy to grow, Zone 4...45.00 34M
pubescens - yellow, 15", June, one of the easiest to grow, Zone 4...40.00 34M
Darmera
The flower stalks appear in the spring before the very large leaves. It needs a moist soil in the shade. In our containers, it is one of the last plants to show growth in the spring.
peltata - rose flowers, 36", early May, nice foliage, Zone 4...8.95 9F
peltata 'Nana' - rose flowers, 20", early May, Zone 4...8.95 9F
Deinanthe
This rare Chinese plant is a hardy perennial that can be very long lived in the border, if protected from late spring frosts. The plant thrives in a well-drained, moist soil that is rich with organic matter. Best grown in light shade.
caerulea - violet-blue flowers, 12", June, Zone 4...12.95 34M
Delosperma
A very low growing, spreading succulent. It needs a sunny spot with a very well-drained soil as it resents winter wet.
nubigenum - succulent with bright yellow flowers, 1", June, Zone 6...6.95 14B
Delphinium
This "Larkspar" is native to the eastern states. It blooms in the spring and disappears shortly after the flowers fade. It is easy to grow in light shade in any well drained soil.
tricorne - deep blue to purple flowers, 15", May, Zone 5...6.95 34M
Dianthus
The "Pinks" are excellent, long-lived perennials that grow well in the sunny rock garden. Most make flowing mats of silver-green foliage with small, pink flowers held a few inches above the leaves. All thrive in a well-drained soil that is not too fertile. Add lime to the soil before planting.
arvernensis Hybrid - pink, 4", June, Zone 5...6.95 19B
freynii 'Compact' - pink, 4", June, Zone 4...6.95 19B
gratianopolitanus 'Karlicht' - double pink, 5", June, Zone 5...6.95 19B
gratianopolitanus 'La Bourboule' - pink, 5", June Zone 5...6.95 19B
gratianopolitanus 'Petite' - pink, 2", June, Zone 4, tight silvery foliage...6.95 19B
gratianopolitanus 'Rose Dawn' - pink, 4", June Zone 4...6.95 19B
hungaricus (a.k.a. D. plumarius) - pink, 2", June, Zone 5, very tight foliage...6.95 19B
'Nyewood's Cream' - cream ages to pink, 4", June, Zone 5...6.95 19B
'Rachel' - pink, 8", June, Zone 5...6.95 19B
simulans - pink, 2", June, Zone 5...6.95 19B
'Spencer Bickham' - large pink flowers, 4", June, Zone 5...6.95 19B
'Sternkissen' - pink, 6", June, Zone 4...6.95 19B
Dicentra
The "Bleeding Heart's" are popular perennials for the shade. They like a humus rich soil. D. eximia often blooms all summer, stopping only when it gets very hot. D. spectablilis, D. canadense and D. cucullaria all go dormant in the summer.
canadense - (Squirrel Corn) whitish, 10", early spring, native, Zone 3...6.95 33F
cucullaria - (Dutchman's Breeches) whitish, 12", early spring, native, Zone 3...6.95 33F
'King of Hearts' - pink flowers, 8", flowers most of the summer, Zone 4...8.95 33F
spectabilis - pink flowers, 30", spring, dormant late summer, Zone 4...8.95 33F
spectabilis alba - pure white flowers, 30", spring bloomer, Zone 4...8.95 33F
spectabilis 'Goldheart' - pink flowers, 30", spring, golden foliage, Zone 4...12.95 33F
Dictamnus
The "Gas Plant" makes a great addition to the sunny border. Spikes of fragrant flowers look like a flight of butterflies. Very long lived, but they do not like being transplanted and are very slow growing. They like a well-drained, humus rich soil. If the stem breaks, the sap can burn skin.
albus - white or pink, 36", June, dark green foliage, Zone 3...8.75 22B
Diphylleia
The "Umbrella Leaf" is native to Eastern United States and it makes a welcome addition to the light shade border. We find this very slow to increase. It likes a moist but well-drained, soil that is humus rich.
cymosa - white flowers, red berries, large leaves, 30", June, Zone 5...10.95 33M
cymosa var. grayii - white , large leaves, 30", June, from Japan, Zone 5....18.95 32M
sinensis - white flowers, large leaves, 30", June, from China, Zone 5...18.95 33M
Disporopsis
These are evergreen "Solomon Seals" in Zone 6 and warmer. In colder climates they may die back to the ground and reappear in the spring. They need a humus rich soil in the shade.
pernyi - white tipped green flowers in spring, 18", Zone 5...10.95 3M
Disporum
The "Fairy Bells" are superb in the woodland garden with their stately foliage. They need a humus rich soil. After they are well established, they can tolerate some drought.
brachystemon - white flowers, 15", Zone 5, from China...15.95 31M
flavens - yellow flowers in spring, black fruit, 36", Zone 4...10.95 31M
lanuginosum - yellow-green flowers, red fruit, 28", spring, Zone 4...7.95 31M
sessile - white flowers , 20", May, Zone 6, from Japan...8.95 31M
smilacinum - white flowers, 15", May, Zone 6, from Japan...8.95 31M
smilacinum cw Japan - white flowers , 15", May, Zone 6...8.95 31M
Dodecatheon
The "Shooting Stars" grow nicely in any woodland garden. They naturalize well as most are native to Eastern United States. In the summer they go dormant. The plant thrives in a well-drained, humus rich soil.
alpinum var. alpina - crimson, 5", April, Zone 6...7.95 4F*
hendersonii - red, 6", April, Zone 4...6.95 4F
jeffreyi - red, 18", April, Zone 4...6.95 4F
jeffreyi var. tetrandrum - red flowers, 18", April, Zone 5...6.95 4F
meadia alba - white, 15", May, Zone 4...6.95 4F*
meadia 'Aphrodite' - rose, 18", May, Zone 4...6.95 4F
meadia 'Goliath' - lilac-rose, 18", May, Zone 4...6.95 4F
meadia 'Queen Victoria' - lilac-rose, 15", May, Zone 4...6.95 4F
pulchellum - magenta, 9", May, Zone 4...6.95 4F
Echinacea
The species are native to the prairies of the United States. These "Coneflowers" bloom for many weeks in the summer. They naturalize well and are often used as meadow plants. Best in a sunny location with a well-drained, humus rich soil.
'Harvest Moon' - showy soft orange flowers, 36", July, Zone 6...7.95 18B
'Sundance' - showy yellow flowers, 36", July, Zone 6...7.95 18B
purpurea 'Double Decker' - double tiers of rose flowers, 36", July, Zone 3...7.95 18B
purpurea 'Double Pink Delight' - double clear pink flowers, 36", July, Zone 3...7.95 18B
purpurea 'Magnus' - showy rose flowers, 36", July, Zone 3...6.95 18B
purpurea 'Sunrise' - lemon-yellow flowers, 36", July, Zone 3...7.95 18B
purpurea 'White Swan' - white flowers, 36", July, Zone 3...6.95 18B
Eomelon
This Chinese native flowers in early spring. They do best in light shade with leaf mold added to a well-drained soil. They quickly form a nice mat of attractive foliage if happy.
chionantha - whitish flowers, 6", April, Zone 6...18.95 33M
Epimedium
Very dainty flowers appear on slender stems with the new foliage of spring. The small heart-shaped leaves are a nice contrast to the large hearts of hosta. The "Barrenworts" are undemanding in any shady, well-drained spot, rich with organic matter. They can be drought tolerant after they get established.
acuminatum - white with purple spurs, 8", May, spreads, Zone 4...10.95 1M
alpinum - small yellow and red flowers, 12", May, spreads, Zone 4...7.95 1M
alpinum 'Shrimp Girl' - yellow and red, 8", May, Zone 4...8.95 1M
diphyllum 'Nanum' - white flowers, 6", May, Zone 4...10.95 1F
diphyllum 'Roseum' - rose flowers, 12", May, Zone 4...10.95 1M
diphyllum 'Variegatum' - white flowers, 8", May, Zone 4...16.95 1M
grandiflorum 'Larchmont' - pale salmon-pink, 16", May, Zone 4...10.95 1M
grandiflorum 'Lilafee' - lilac, 12", May, Zone 4...7.95 1M
grandiflorum 'Nanum' - cream flowers in May, 6", Zone 4...15.95 1F
grandiflorum 'Queen Esta' - lavender and purple, 12", May, Zone 4...10.95 1M
grandiflorum 'Sirus' - large white flowers, 12", May, Zone 4...12.95 1M
grandiflorum var higoense - creamy-white flowers, 12", May, Zone 4 ....10.95 1B
grandiflorum var higoense 'Bandit' - white flowers, 12", May, Zone 4 ....15.95 1F
grandiflorum 'Yubae' - rose, 12", May, Zone 4...10.95 1F
koreanum - yellow, 10", last to show in spring, Zone 4...10.95 1M
membranaceum - yellow and white, 12", from China, Zone 5...15.95 1F
perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' - yellow, 10", May, Zone 4...8.95 1F
'Rubrum' - rose, 12", May, Zone 4...10.95 1F
X sasakii - lavender, 10", May, Zone 4...10.95 1M
versicolor 'Cupreum' - yellow, 10", red tinged leaves in spring, Zone 4 ...12.95 1M*
versicolor 'Sulphureum' - yellow, 10", red tinged leaves in spring, Zone 4...8.95 1F
youngianum - white, 10", May, Zone 4...8.95 1M
youngianum 'Kozakura' - white flushed with rose, 10", May, Zone 4...10.95 1B
youngianum 'Liliputian' - creamy-white, 4", May, Zone 4...10.95 1M
youngianum 'Murasaki Sikibu' - rose-purple, white spurs, 10", May, Zone 4...10.95 1F
youngianum 'Niveum' - white, 10", May, Zone 4...7.95 1M
youngianum 'Ruby Tuesday' - ruby-red, 10", May, Zone 4...10.95 1F
youngianum 'Roseum' - lavender, 10", May, Zone 4...8.95 1M
youngianum 'Shien' - light purple, 10", May, Zone 4...10.95 1M
youngianum 'Yenemoto' - white, 10", May, Zone 4...10.95 1F
Erysimum
These perennials bloom early in the spring. They are well suited to the trough or rock garden. The small plants demand very sharp drainage and full sun.
kotschyanum - bright yellow flowers, 2", May, Zone 5...6.95 21B*
Erythronium
The "Dog-Toothed Violets" or "Trout Lilies" are handsome in flower and foliage. They will naturalize in a moist shady spot. The name Erythronium comes from erthos which refers to the red in the leaf mottling.
albidum - flowers whitish with rose tint, 8", goes dormant, native, early May...6.95 4F
japonicum - rose, 8", goes dormant, from Japan, early May...10.95 4F
sibericum - pink, 8", from China, early May...10.95 4F
Eupatorium
The "Joe-Pye Weeds" bloom for many weeks in the late summer and fall. Native to the United States they are easy to naturalize in any well-drained soil, rich with organic matter. They do not like arid conditions as they grow best in sunny, slightly moist areas.
aromaticum 'Joicius Variegated' - white, 42", September, Zone 5 ...8.95 11B
'Chocolate' - pale pink flowers, dark maroon foliage, 36", late summer...8.95 11B
dubium - whitish flowers, 42", September...8.95 11B*
X 'Little Joe' - pale pink flowers, 30", late summer...8.95 11B
maculatum 'Carin' - silver-pink flowers, wine stems, 72", September...8.95 11B
maculatum 'Gateway' - pinkish flowers, wine stems, 72", September...8.95 11B
