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
Maianthemum
All "Two Leaved Solomon's Seal" flower in the spring with white, starry flowers. They spread quickly to form mats of foliage in the shade. Can be grown under Maples. They like the soil enriched with leaf mold.
canadense - white, 5", spreading, native, Zone 3...6.95 2F
diliatum v. nipponicum - white, 5", spreading, from Japan, Zone 4...8.95 2F
Marshallia
"Barbara's Buttons" are useful at the front of the border or for edging in the light shade garden. These natives are easy to grow in any well-drained soil; rich in organic matter. They are care-free and require minimal care.
caespitosus - pink with purple tinge, 12", summer, Zone 5...6.95 5M
grandiflora - pink florets with purple anthers, 12", late summer, Zone 5...6.95 5M
trinervia - pink with purple tinge, 15", summer, Zone 5...6.95 5M
Mazus
These plants spread along the soil surface rooting as they go. They form a very nice ground cover which is well suited to the rock garden. They need light shade and a rich, well-drained soil.
reptans - purple, forms a dense prostrate mat, 2", spring, Zone 5...6.95 4M
reptans 'Albus' - white, prostrate mat, 2", spring, Zone 5...6.95 4M
Meehania
The native "Meehan's Mint" has long trailing stems that run along the ground, rooting along the way. The light blue flowers put on a great floral display in late spring. Makes a great ground cover in a woodland site that is well-drained and rich with humus.
cordata - blue, late May, 8", native, Zone 4...8.95 15M
Mertensia
The native "Virginia Blue Bells" should be in every wild flower garden. The light blue flowers put on a great floral display in the spring. The foliage goes dormant after the flowers fade. They like a woodland site that is well-drained and rich with humus.
virginica - opens pink turning to purplish-blue, May, 20", native, Zone 4...6.95 36F
Maianthemum
All "Two Leaved Solomon's Seal" flower in the spring with white, starry flowers. They spread quickly to form mats of foliage in the shade. Can be grown under Maples. They like the soil enriched with leaf mold.
canadense - white, 5", spreading, native, Zone 3...6.95 2F
diliatum v. nipponicum - white, 5", spreading, from Japan, Zone 4...8.95 2F
Miscanthus
These tall blooming grasses have beautiful seed heads for the fall and winter garden. They are very easy to grow in the full sun in a slightly lean soil.
'Gluten Wonder' - tan, 84", fall, Zone 3...12.95 24B*
Mitchella
All "Partridge Berries" need two spring flowers to make one berry for the fall. They like the shade and a soil enriched with leaf mold.
repens - scarlet berries in the fall, 2", Zone4, native...6.95 12M
Monarda
"Bee Balm" usually grows along stream banks, but we find they grow very nicely in any sunny, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. They resent arid locations and do not appreciate drying out. The foliage is aromatic, and the flowers attract hummingbirds.
didyma 'Aquarius' - light purple, 48", late July, Zone 3, mildew resistant...6.95 31B
didyma 'Jacob Kline' - bright red, 36", July, mildew resistant, Zone 3...6.95 31B
didyma 'Lilac Beauty' - lilac, 36", July, mildew resistant, Zone 3...6.95 31B
didyma 'Mohawk' - lilac-pink, 36", late July, mildew resistant, Zone 3...6.95 31B
didyma 'Purple Beauty' - purple, 36", July, mildew resistant, Zone 3...6.95 31B
Montia
We got this plant from our friend Jim Jones. The small spoon-shaped leaves slowly clump with stolons. It likes a rich, well-drained soil in light shade and seems to appreciate a light winter cover.
parvifolia - pink flowers with white center, 4", early June, Zone 6...8.95 17M
Mukdenia (aka Aceriphyllum)
Few nurseries list these very attractive foliage plants. The broad leaves are a deep green until late August. When cool weather approaches the foliage turns burgundy. They like a rich, well-drained soil in the shade. They prefer a moist soil but will tolerate drier locations.
rossii - white flowers, reddish fall foliage, 12", May, Zone 4...15.95 33M
rossii 'Crimson Fans' - white flowers, reddish foliage, 12"...15.95 33M
rossii 'Karasuba' - white flowers, reddish foliage, 12", very rare...15.95 33M
rossii 'Variegated' - white flowers, reddish fall foliage, 12", May, Zone 4...35.00 33M
Nepeta
The "Catmints" have nice gray-green foliage and most have lavender-blue flowers. Most flower for a very long time in the garden if given a well-drained, sunny location.
cataria 'Citriodora' - blue , 10", Zone 4...6.95 27B
faassenii 'Blue Wonder' - blue flowers all summer, 15", Zone 4...6.95 27B
faassenii 'Dawn to Dusk' - pale pink flowers, summer, 15", Zone 4...6.95 27B
faassenii 'Dropmore' - blue flowers all summer, 15", Zone 4...6.95 27B
faassenii 'Souvenir d'Andre Chaudron' - blue flowers, 42", summer, Zone 4...6.95 27B
faassenii 'Joanna Reed' - light blue, 24", summer, Zone 4...6.95 27B
faassenii 'Walker's Low' - blue flowers, 15", summer, Zone 4...6.95 27B
gigantea 'Six Hills Giant' - blue, 30", June and July, Zone 4...6.95 27B
grandiflora - light blue, 36", summer, gray-green leaves, Zone 5...6.95 27B
grandiflora 'Copy Cat' - light rose, 20", summer, Zone 5...6.95 27B
grandiflora 'Sweet Draems' - light pink-rose, 20", summer, Zone 5...6.95 27B
nepetella - blue tinged pink flowers, 18", summer, Zone 6...6.95 27B
parnassica - violet-blue flowers all summer, 30", Zone 4...6.95 27B
racemosa 'Superba' - blue flowers, 15", summer, Zone 4...6.95 27B
siberica 'Pool Bank' - blue, 30", summer, Zone 5...6.95 27B
ucranica - light violet, 22", summer, Zone 4...6.95 27B
Oenantha
This little ground cover has very attractive green, white and pink foliage. It is very easy in moist shade.
javanica 'Flamingo' - white, variegated foliage, 12", late summer, Zone 6...6.95 17M
Opuntia
This "Prickly Pear Cactus" grows well up into Canada and is very hardy. In the fall the pads shrivel as it gets rid of water to protect itself from the cold. The yellow flowers are about four inches across and very attractive. It is very easy in full sun needing only a well-drained soil and it does not require much water.
'Arkansas' - yellow, 15", late June, watch for tiny spines, Zone 3...10.95 28F
compressa - cream, 28", late June, watch for spines, Zone 3...10.95 28F
fragilis - yellow, 15", late June, small pads, watch for tiny spines, Zone 3...10.95 28F
humifusa - yellow with red, 15", late June, watch for tiny spines, Zone 3...10.95 28F*
Oxalis
This little ground cover has very attractive clover-like foliage. It is very easy in light shade if given good drainage and a organic rich soil.
acetosella - white striped purple flowers, 5", June, slow spreading, Zone 5...6.95 12M
Pachyphragma
This slightly rhizomatous herb is very easy to grow light shade. Like so many other perennials it needs a well-drained, humus rich soil. Provide a sheltered spot for best results.
macrophylla - white veined green flowers, 12", June, Zone 6...9.95 4M
Pachysandra
The "Allegheny Spurge" is native to the Southeastern United States. This makes a far better ground cover than the usual form found in so many gardens. It needs a shady spot and benefits from compost being added to the soil before planting.
procumbens - whitish flowers, mottled foliage, 8", May, native, Zone 4...6.95 15M
procumbens 'Forest Green' - a select form of above, darker foliage, 8"...8.95 15M
Paeonia
Very handsome, bold-leafed plants that enjoy a deep rich soil. Most "Peonies" appreciate a spot in the sun, where they can remain undisturbed for years. Single and Japanese types usually do not require staking. Paeonia japonica and Paeonia obovata grow best in light shade. Do not plant them deeper than they are in the container. All our species are blooming size.
anomala - single, rose-pink, 24", May, deep cut foliage, Zone 5...30.00 33B*
'Bowl of Beauty' - single, light pink, 34", late May, Zone 3...15.95 34B
'Dad' - single, red, 30", late May, Zone 3...15.95 33B*
'Doreen' - Japanese, fuchsia-pink, 34", late May, Zone 3...15.95 34B
'Duchess de Nemours' - double, white, fragrant, 36", early June, Zone 3...15.95 34B*
'Early Scout' - single, red, 30", late May, Zone 3...15.95 33B
'Fairbanks' - single, pink fades to white, 30", late May, Zone 3...15.95 34B
'Felix Crousse' - double, carmine-red, fragrant, 36", early June, Zone 3...15.95 33B
'Festiva Maxima' - double, white, fragrant, 36", early June, Zone 3...12.95 34B*
'Hit Parade' - Japanese, pink, 36", late May, Zone 3...15.95 34B
'Immaculee' - Japanese, white, 34", late May, Zone 3...15.95 33B
'Imperial Red' - single, pink, 34", late May, Zone 3...15.95 33B
japonica - single, white, 24", May, needs shade, Zone 5...35.00 25M
'Krinkled White' - single, white, 34", late May, Zone 3...15.95 34B
'Leto' - Japanese, white, 36", early June, Zone 3...15.95 34B
'Little Medicineman' - single, pink, 36", early June, Zone 3...15.95 33B*
'Lou Shenk' - Japanese, rose, 34", late May, Zone 3...15.95 34B
'Miss Eckhardt' - double, bright pink, 36", early June, Zone 3...15.95 34B*
mollis - single, pink, 24", late May, an easy species, Zone 3...15.95 33B
'Nymphe' - single, light rose, 36", early June, Zone 3...15.95 34B
obovata - single, pink, 24", May, needs shade, Zone 5...50.00 25M
obovata var. willmottiae - single, white, 24", late may, needs shade, Zone 5...45.00 25M
'Okinawa' - Japanese, carmine-red, 34", late May, Zone 3...18.95 33B
'Oriental Gold' - double, yellow with red flash, 34", late May, Zone 3...40.00 33B
'Pink Princess' - Single, pink, 34", late May, Zone 3...15.95 34B
'Pink Radiance' - Japanese, pink, 34", late May, Zone 3...15.95 33B
'President Taft' - double, light pink, 34", late May, Zone 3...15.95 33B
'Romance' - Japanese, pink, 34", late May, Zone 3...15.95 34B
'Sarah Bernhardt' - double, pink, fragrant, 36", early June, Zone 3...15.95 34B
'Seraphin' - single, rose, 34", late May, Zone 3...15.95 33B
tenufolia - Fern Leaf Peony, single, red, 15", mid-May, Zone 4...55.00 33B*
tenufolia ssp lithophilia - Fern Leaf Peony, single, red, 12", mid-May...55.00 33B*
'Thumbellina' - Single, pink, 28", May, Zone 3...19.95 33B
veitchii var. leiocarpa - single, pink, 16", late May, Zone 4...35.00 25M*
'Winged Victory' - single, buff and rose, 30", late May, Zone 3...15.95 33B
'Wladyslava' - single, light pink, 36", early June, Zone 3...15.95 33B*
Panicum
These tall blooming "Beach Grasses" have beautiful seed heads for the fall and winter garden. They are very easy to grow in the full sun in a slightly lean soil. 'Prairie Skies' is the best powder blue form.
virgatum 'Cloud Nine' - white, light blue foliage, 54", fall, Zone 3...8.95 24B
virgatum 'Dallas Blues' - white, metallic-blue foliage, 54", fall, Zone 3...8.95 24B
virgatum 'Heavy Metal' - white, metallic-blue foliage, 54", fall, Zone 3...8.95 24B*
virgatum 'Northwind' - white, steel-blue foliage, 72", fall, Zone 3...8.95 24B
virgatum 'Prairie Skies' - white clouds of flowers, 54", fall, Zone 3...8.95 24B
virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch' - white, light blue foliage, 54", fall, Zone 3...8.95 24B
virgatum 'Shenandoah' - white, red leaf tones in July, 54", fall, Zone 3...8.95 24B
Parthenocissus
The "Virginia Creeper" is a very attractive, green leaved vine. It needs a little support and grows very quickly. It takes more shade than most other vines. It is not fussy about soil. Prune yearly to prevent it from taking over.
quinquefolia - very small flowers, 30', vine, green foliage, Zone 5...6.95 4F
Patrinia
These Asian natives that do not need large amounts of water once they are established. They grow best in a sunny, gritty, humus enriched site. They are not an alternate host for the rust that bothers daylilies.
gibbosa - yellow, 18", summer, Zone 4...6.95 15B
Penstemon
North American natives that do not need large amounts of water once they are established. They grow best in a sunny, gritty, humus enriched site. Winter protection helps them make it from year to year.
digitalis 'Husker Red' - white flowers, dark leaves, 36", July, Zone 4...6.95 29B
hirsutus var. pygmea - lavender-purple, 4", June, Zone 4...6.95 29B
procerus ssp. tolmiei 'Alba' - white, 6", June, Zone 5...6.95 29B
procerus ssp. tolmiei 'Mt. Aix' - violet, 2", June, Zone 5...6.95 29B
Perovskia
The "Russian Sage" has beautiful spikes of blue-violet flowers over silvery, aromatic foliage. They grow in the sun in a rich soil that is well-drained
atriplicifolia - blue, 48", July, Zone 4...8.95 11B
'Longin' - blue flowers, 36", July, more upright, Zone 4...8.95 11B
Persicaria (a.k.a. Polygonum)
Many of these have a very long bloom season. They can grow in sun or light shade with a rich soil. They like a fair amount of summer moisture but need good drainage to winter well.
'Darweeling' - red, 10", June, Zone 4...8.95 14B
polymorpha - white, 48", June, Zone 4...8.95 14B
vivipara - white, 15", June, Zone 4...6.95 14B
Petasites
These giant perennials like a very moist, shady spot. They can spread with vigor and are not suited to small gardens. They bloom before the leaves appear in early spring.
hybridus - pink spikes in April, huge leaves, 48", spreads, Zone 4...10.95 36M
japonicus 'Giganteus' - cream in April, huge leaves, 48", Zone 4...10.95 36M
japonicus 'Linc Foster Form' - cream, April, huge rounder leaves, 48"...18.95 36M
japonicus 'My Best' - cream flowers in April, huge leaves, 48", Zone 4...18.95 36M
japonicus 'Purpurea' - cream flowers, April, darker leaves, 48", Zone 4...18.95 36M
japonicus 'Variegata' - cream, April, gold splashed leaves, 36", Zone 4...15.95 36M*
palmatus - cream flowers in April, 24", Zone 4, native...10.95 36M
Phlox
Phlox stolonifera is an East North American species and it flowers in May. If given some moisture in hot weather the mat-forming habit makes a fine ground cover in the shade. Most other phlox are sun loving and deserving of a place in the sunny border. They like a rich, well-drained soil.
paniculata 'David' - clean white, 42", late summer, mildew resistant, sun...6.95 15B
paniculata 'Franz Schubert' - lilac, 42", August, mildew resistant, sun...6.95 15B
paniculata 'Laura' - purple, 42", August, mildew resistant, sun...6.95 15B
paniculata 'Miss Universe' - white , 42", late summer, mildew resistant, sun...6.95 15B
paniculata 'Nora Leigh' - pink, 42", August, variegated foliage, sun...6.95 15B
stolonifera - lavender-blue, 8", May, native, Zone 4, needs shade...6.95 11M
stolonifera 'Blue Ridge' - light lavender-blue, 8", mid-May, shade...6.95 11M
stolonifera 'Bruce's White' - white, 8", mid-May, shade...6.95 11M
stolonifera 'Fran's Purple' - a nice purple, 8", mid-May, needs shade...6.95 11M
stolonifera 'Home Fires' - dark pink, 6", mid-May, needs shade...6.95 11M
stolonifera 'Iridescens' - light lavender-blue, 8", mid-May, shade...6.95 11M
stolonifera 'Margie' - light purple-blue, 8", mid-May, shade...6.95 11M
stolonifera 'Pamela' - large rose flowers, our introduction, 8", mid-May...6.95 11M
stolonifera 'Pink Ridge' - lavender-pink, 8", mid-May, shade...6.95 11M
stolonifera 'Plum Purple' - a darker purple, our introduction, 8", mid-May...6.95 11M
stolonifera 'Porter's Purple' - a nice purple, 8", mid-May, needs shade...6.95 11M
stolonifera 'Purple with White Eye' - purple, 10", mid-May, shade...6.95 11M
stolonifera 'Rosea' - lavender-pink, 8", mid-May, shade...6.95 11M*
stolonifera 'Variegata' - deep pink, white edged leaves, 6", May, shade...6.95 10M*
stolonifera 'Violet Queen' - violet 8", mid-May, Zone 4, shade...6.95 11M
stolonifera 'Wister Pink' - lavender-pink, 8", mid-May, shade...6.95 11M
'Sneewichen' - white, 4", nice in a trough, sun...7.95 15B
'Tiny Bugles' - 4", nice in a trough, sun...7.95 15B
Physostegia
The "Obedient Plant" gets its name because the individual flowers can be moved into position after they are cut and in a vase. These spreading plants are easy in full sun.
virginiana 'Miss Manners' - white, 36", summer, Zone 4...6.95 17B
virginiana 'Red Beauty' - rose, 24", summer, Zone 4...6.95 17B
virginiana 'Vivid' - deep pink, 24", summer, Zone 4...6.95 17B
Pilosella
This gray-leaved plant is stoloniferous. It will make a nice addition to the rock garden or the front of a perennial border. The small flowers are lemon yellow with red stripes below. It is very easy to grow in any well drained, gritty soil.
officinarium - lemon-yellow, 6", silver-gray foliage, July, Zone 4...6.95 11B
Pinella
These resemble a small "Jack-in -the Pulpit". They multiply quickly in a moist shady spot.
atropurpurea - spathe purple, 12", late spring, Zone 5...8.95 4M
cordata - spathe green, 10", leaves with white veins, late spring, Zone 5...8.95 4M
pedatisecta - spathe green, 15", late spring, Zone 5...8.95 4M
species - spathe green, 10", late spring, from China, Zone 5...8.95 4M
ternata - spathe green, 10", late spring, Zone 6...6.95 4M
ternata 'Purple Spathe' - spathe purple, 15", late spring, Zone 6...8.95 4M
Platycodon
The "Balloon Flower" is slow to show growth in the spring. The flowers appear throughout the summer if planted in full sun and given a well-drained, rich soil.
grandiflorus 'Blue Sentinel' - lilac-blue, 24", July, Zone 4...6.95 14B
Pleioblastus
This "Bamboo" is very low growing. It will spread to form a ground cover given a well-drained, rich soil in light shade.
distichus - 12", very low bamboo, Zone 4...10.95 16M
Podophyllum
The "May Apples" have nice foliage. P. peltatum is native while the others are Asian. They like a rich, woodland soil. The Asian forms are all very hard to find in the trade.
hexandrum - single pale pink flowers, 18", spring, large leaves, clumps...15.95 32M
peltatum - single white flowers, 15", spring, large leaves, spreads...7.95 32M
Polemonium
The "Jacob's Ladder" makes an interesting shade border plant with their blue flowers. They are easy to grow in well-drained, humus rich soil.
caeruleum 'Bressingham Purple' - purple, dark foliage, 24", spring, Zone 4...6.95 3M*
reptans 'Heavenly Habit' - blue-purple, 18", spring, Zone 4...6.95 3M
yezoense - purple, green foliage, 15", spring, Zone 4...6.95 3M
Polygonatum
We have been collecting different "Solomon Seals" for years. They all like a shady, well-drained, humus rich site. A number of the Chinese and Japanese species we list are presently very rare in the trade. We are trusting the names we originally obtained them under as their is little or no literature available to key them out.
acuminatifolium - white, waxy flowers, 12", May, Zone 5...12.95 10F
biflorum var. canaliculatum - white flowers, 42", May, Zone 3...7.95 10F
cathcartii - whitish flowers, 24", May, Zone 5...15.95 10F
cirrhifolium 'Form 1' - whitish flowers, 42", May, Zone 5...15.95 11F
cirrhifolium 'Form 2' - whitish flowers, 42", May, Zone 5...15.95 11F
cryptanthum - whitish flowers, 42", May, Zone 5...15.95 11F
desoulavyi - whitish flowers, 15", May, Zone5,
from China...12.95 10F
falcatum 'Silver Streak' - a silver stripe mid leaf, 24", May, Zone 4...25.00 11F
glaberrium - white tipped green flowers, 12", May, Zone 5...15.95 11F
hirtum - white flowers, 24", May, Zone 4...12.95 10F
hookerii - lavender flowers, 3", May, Zone6,
slow growing...8.95 10F
humile - white flowers, 6", May, Zone 4...7.95 10F
involcratum - greenish-white flowers, 24", May, Zone 5...12.95 11F
'Korean Delight' - very wide leaves, from Korea, 30", May...15.95 11F
lasianthum - white tipped green flowers, 18", May, Zone 5...10.95 11F
macranthum - whitish flowers, 42", large leaves, May, Zone 5...12.95 11F
manchuricum - whitish flowers, 12", May, Zone 5...15.95 10F
multiflorum - white flowers, 24", May, Zone 4...7.95 10F
nodosum 'Variegated' - whitish flowers, 42", May, Zone 6...18.95 10F*
obtusifolium - white tipped green flowers, 24", May, Zone 4...12.95 11F
odoratum - Eurasian Solomon Seal, white flowers, 24", May, Zone 4...6.95 11F
odoratum 'China Form' - white tipped green , 24", May, Zone 4....8.95 11F
odoratum 'Dai Ka Go' - gold centered leaves misted to green, RARE, 24", May...80.00 11F
odoratum 'Flora Pleno' - double, white flowers, 24", May...15.95 11F
odoratum 'Grace Barker' - leaves streaked white, 24", May...15.95 11F
odoratum 'Hotei' - smaller form, RARE, 15", May...50.00 11F
odoratum 'Red Legs' - red stems, 24", May, Zone 4, our introduction...18.95 11F
odoratum 'Variegatum' - leaves with white edge, 24", May, Zone 4...8.95 10F
oppositifolium - white flowers, 24", May, Zone 4...15.95 11F
pubescens - white flowers tipped green, 42", May, Zone 3...7.95 10F
prattia - lavender, 12", May, Zone5,
unidentified from China...15.95 10F
'Silver Wings' - white tipped green, from Korea, winged stems, 30", May...18.95 11F
verticillatum - white tipped green flowers, 18", May, Zone 5...15.95 11F
Primula
The "Primrose" are colorful additions to the shady spring garden. They like a compost rich soil with ample moisture. To be at their best, they need to be divided after flowering every three or four years. P. seiboldii often goes dormant in the summer.
juliana 'Lois Lutz' - reddish-purple, 5", April, Zone 4...6.95 9M
juliana 'Lucky' - light violet-purple, 4", April, our introduction, Zone 4...7.95 9M
juliana 'Wanda' - violet-purple, 4", April, Zone 4...6.95 9M
kisoana - violet-purple, 6", April, spreading, Zone 4, outstanding...6.95 13M
kisoana #2 - violet-purple, 6", April, spreading, Zone 4, outstanding...6.95 13M
japonica - pink or red, 36", May, blooms in whorls, Zone 4...7.95 8M
sieboldii 'Bashi' - frimbriate petals with violet veins, 8", May, Zone 4...8.95 9M
sieboldii 'Cover Girl' - rose, 8", May, Zone 4...8.95 9M
sieboldii 'Don's Appleblossom' - pale pink, 8", May, Zone 4...8.95 9M
sieboldii 'Hatsuse Yama' - white with lavender markings, 8", May, Zone 4...8.95 9M
sieboldii 'Loie Benedict' - rich red-purple, 8", May, Zone 4...8.95 9M
sieboldii 'Pretty Boy' - rose, 8", May, Zone 4...8.95 9M
sieboldii 'Purpurea' - purple, 8", May, Zone 4...8.95 9M
sieboldii 'Sunset Breeze' - rich dark pink, 8", May, Zone 4...8.95 9M
sieboldii 'Sushi Fugun' - rose, 8", May, Zone 4...8.95 9M
sieboldii 'Yubisugata' - lavender with white reverse, 8", May, Zone 4 ...8.95 9M
Pulmonaria
The "Lungworts" are very hardy, easy to grow perennials. They flower in the spring and the foliage adds interest to the garden the rest of the season. It needs a well-drained soil, rich with organic material.
longifolia 'Coral Springs' - coral, narrow spotted leaves, 10", April...7.95 8M
longifolia 'E. B. Anderson' - steel-blue, narrow spotted leaves, April...7.95 8M
saccharata 'Benediction' - blue, 10", April, Zone 4...7.95 8M
saccharata 'Little Blue' - blue, 10", April, Zone 4...7.95 8M
saccharata 'Little Star' - blue, 10", April, Zone 4...7.95 8M
saccharata 'Pink Haze' - pink, 10", April, Zone 4...7.95 8M
Pulsatilla
The "Pasque Flowers" bloom very early in the spring and have attractive seed heads. They like full sun to light shade with a well-drained soil. They are often mixed up with Anemones.
vulgaris - mixed, 10", April, Zone 4...7.95 12M*
vulgaris 'Papageno' - semi-double flowers, mixed colors, 10", April, Zone 5...7.95 12M
Ranunculus
These "Buttercups" are easy to grow. These forms are all well suited to the rock garden. Unless, otherwise listed try them in light shade.
krassnovii - yellow, 6", early May, Zone 4, does not seem to be invasive...6.95 3M
Ratibida
Natives to the prairies of the United States, these "Prairie 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.
pinatta - gold, 42", summer, Zone 5...6.95 33B
Rheum
"Rhubarb" grows in the full sun. They have huge leaves with tall flowers stalks. They are easily grown in a grown in a well-drained, rich soil. 'Victoria' stems is good for pie or jam. Never eat the leaves as they are poisonous.
'Victoria' - pale pink to white, 48", summer, Zone 5...10.95 18B
Rodgersia
Like many other large leafed plants, these take a few years to reach maturity. A very hardy, easy to grow group of perennials. It needs a well-drained but moist soil, rich with organic matter. They have feather-like flowers and excellent foliage.
aesculifolia - white, 48", July, large leaves, Zone 4...10.95 30F
aesculifolia 'Rubrifolia - white, 48", July, red tinted leaves, Zone 4...10.95 30F*
pinnata - light rose flowers, 36", late July, Zone 4...10.95 30F
pinnata 'Alba' - whitish flowers, 36", late July, Zone 4...10.95 30F
pinnata 'Die Shone' - light rose flowers, 36", late July, Zone 4....10.95 30F
pinnata 'Elegans' - light rose flowers, 36", late July, Zone 4...10.95 30F*
pinnata 'Hercules' - light rose flowers, 36", late July, Zone 4...10.95 30F
pinnata 'Superba' - light rose flowers, 36", late July, Zone 4...10.95 30F*
podophylla - white flower, 30", broad foliage, July, Zone 4...10.95 30F
podophylla 'Smarard' - white flower, 30", broad foliage, July, Zone 4...10.95 30F
sambucifolia - cream, 30", large leaves, July, Zone 4...10.95 30F
Rudbeckia
The "Black-Eyed Susans" have been a popular garden plant for years. They put on their floral display in August when other perennials are not in bloom. This North American genus is easy to grow in the sun , given a well-drained soil rich with organic matter.
fulgida 'Goldsturm' - bright gold with dark cone center, 32", August, Zone 5...7.95 28B
lacinata 'Autumn Sun' - yellow rayed flowers, 72", August, Zone 5...8.95 26B
lacinata 'Goldquelle' - double yellow flowers, 72", August, Zone 3....8.95 26B*
maxima - bright yellow, large glaucous leaves, 60", August, Zone 4...7.95 26B*
triloba - bright gold with dark cone center, 36", August, Zone 5...7.95 28B
Ruellia
This "Wild Petunia" grows in the full sun. It is very late to start growth in the spring, so its location should be marked. It has a long bloom season if its grown in a well-drained, rich soil.
humilis - lavender-blue, 12", summer, Zone 5...6.95 17B
Salixv
This is a dwarf willow that is right at home in the sunny rock garden. It is very hardy in well drained soil.
arctica - large catkins, 4", spring, dark green leaves, Zone 2...10.95 31B
arbuscula - thin catkins, 6", spring, dark green leaves, Zone 4...10.95 31B
moorei - gray catkins, 12", spring, dark green leaves, Zone 4...10.95 31B
'Red Curls' - curling stems with a red flush, 10', Zone 4...10.95 31B
'Seario' - curling stems with a red flush, 10', Zone 4...10.95 31B
tarraconensis - gray catkins, 8", spring, dark green leaves, Zone 4...10.95 31B
Salvia
The genus contains a large number of hardy perennial species. They need a light, sandy soil with very good drainage.
superba 'Blue Hill' - violet spikes, 15", all summer, Zone 4...6.95 10B
superba 'Snow Hill' - white, 14", summer, Zone 4...6.95 10B
Sanguinaria
The "Bloodroot" has been a popular garden plant for years. They get their name from the red liquid that is produced when the thickened root is broken. This North American genus is easy to grow in the shade, given a well-drained soil rich with organic matter. We have had problems in the past trying to winter the plants in containers, we are now wintering them as if they were bulbs.
canadensis - single white flowers, 8", April, Zone 4...7.95 34F
canadensis 'Multiplex' - double white flowers, 8", April, Zone 4...19.95 34F
Sanguisorba
The "Burnets" have bottlebrush-like flowers and very nice foliage. They are easily grown in a sunny spot in a well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. We are very fond of our S. tenuifolia 'Alba'. It has long, thin foliage and is very striking in the border.
canadensis - white, 42", September, native, Zone 4...6.95 14B
dodecandra - white, 30", summer, likes moisture, Zone 4...6.95 14B
menzeii - rose bottle brushes, 30", summer, Zone 4...6.95 14B*
menzeii 'Dali Marble' - rose, variegated foliage, 30", summer, Zone 4...15.95 14B*
obtusa - rosy-pink bottle brushes, 36", summer, Zone 4...6.95 14B
obtusa 'Lemon Splash' - rose-pink, spotted foliage, 36", summer, Zone 4...8.95 14B
officinalis 'Shiro Fukirin' - reddish, white variegation, 36", summer, Zone 4...15.95 14B
officinalis 'Tanna' - reddish, 12", summer, Zone 4...6.95 14B
sitchensis - white, 36", late summer, Zone 3...6.95 14B
tenuifolia - purple-red, 54", summer, Zone 3...6.95 14B
tenuifolia 'Alba' - white, 54", summer, Zone 3...6.95 14B
tenuifolia 'Thin Leaved Alba' - white, 54", summer, delicate, Zone 3...8.95 14B
Saponaria
The "Soapwort" is a very nice cushion plant. It needs full sun and good drainage. A wonderful plant for the trough or rock garden.
X olivana - rose-red flowers, 4", June into July, Zone 5...6.95 11B
Saxifraga
There are more than 300 different species in this genus. The following ones are great for the light shade border. The foliage is attractive from spring to late fall . They are very slow to increase even in their favorite well-drained, rich, woodland soil.
cunifolia - white, 6", small green leaves, June, Zone 5...7.95 33M
fortunei var. incisolobata - white, 6", August, Zone 5...7.95 33M
paniculata - white, 6", small green rossettes, June, Zone 5...7.95 33M
stolonifera - white, 6", large red toned leaves, June, Zone 5...7.95 33M
urbium 'Variegata' - white, 6", yellow spotted leaves, June, Zone 5...7.95 31M
Schizophragma
A woody vine that climbs using its clinging root-like holdfasts. The attractive leaves are heart-shapedbut not evergreen. Best grown in light shade with a well drained-soil, rich in organic matter.
hydrangeoides 'Rosea' - light rose, 25', summer, Zone 5...12.95 25M*
Sedum
The "Stonecrop' have fleshy leaves. All varieties grow best in full sun, but Sedum spurium will tolerate a fair amount of shade. They are adaptable to most soil conditions and they are all tough, drought tolerant plants. The taller ones often attract butterflies. Sedum ternatum 'Mt Cuba' is a new plant we got at the Mt. Cuba Gardens. It loves light shade!
acre 'Minor' - yellow, 2", May, Zone 4...6.95 29B
alba 'Chloroticum' - white, 3", May, Zone 4...6.95 30B
'Bertrand Anderson' - rose-pink, dark foliage, 8", August, Zone 4...7.95 29B
ellacombeanum - yellow, 8", May, Zone 4, good ground cover...6.95 30B
'Frosty Morn' - creamy-pink flowers, white edged foliage, 24", Zone 4...7.95 30B
'Joyce Henderson' - pink flowers, dark foliage, 24", Septmeber, Zone 4...7.95 29B
kamtschaticum 'Floriferus' - yellow, 4", Zone 4, nice ground cover...6.95 30B
kamtschaticum 'Variegata' - green leaves with white edge, yellow, 4"...6.95 30B
middendorfianum var. diffusum - yellow flowers, red seedpods, 4"...6.95 30B
purpureum 'Autumn Fire' - deep pink, 24", September, Zone 4...7.95 29B
purpureum 'Autumn Joy' - deep pink, 24", September, Zone 4...7.95 29B
sexangulare - yellow, 2", June, Zone 4...6.95 30B
sieboldii - deep pink, 8", gray leaves with pink edge, September, Zone 4...6.95 29B
spectabile 'Carmen' - pink, 24", September, Zone 4...7.95 30B
spectabile 'Meteor' - bright deep pink, 24", September, Zone 4...7.95 30B
spectabile 'Neon' - bright pink, 24", September, Zone 4...7.95 30B
spectabile 'September Glow' - rose-pink, 24", September, Zone 4...7.95 29B
spectabile 'Star Dust' - white, 24", September, Zone 4...7.95 30B
spurium 'Elizabeth' - rose-purple flowers, dark leaves, 6", Zone 4...6.95 30B
spurium 'John Creech' - pink flowers, 6", Zone 4...6.95 30B
spurium 'Pink Glory' - pink flowers, green leaves, 6", Zone 4, spreads...6.95 30B
spurium 'seedling 00-JC' - pink flowers, bronze-green leaves...6.95 30B
spurium 'Tricolor' - purple flowers, pink, green and white leaves...6.95 30B
spurium 'Voodoo' - purple flowers, dark leaves, 6", Zone 4, spreads...6.95 29B
takesimense - yellow, 12", Zone 4, dark green leaves...7.95 30B
ternatum 'Mt. Cuba' - white, larger foliage, 6", light shade, Zone 4...6.95 29M
Sempervivum
"Hen and Chicks" are ideal for the wall or rock garden. They thrive in poor soil and full sun. All are monocarpic (they grow until flowering then die). The young form on short runners off the large rosettes. This allows them to carry on from year to year.
arachnoides - very small hairy, green rosettes, 4", Zone 4...6.95 31B
'Belladonna' - green and rose with velvety leaves, 4", Zone 4...6.95 31B
'Hausmanni' - pale green and rose tints, small rosettes, 4", Zone 4...6.95 31B
'Olivette' - green with red tips rosettes, 4", Zone 4...6.95 31B
'Purple Beauty' - burgundy leaves, 4", Zone 4...6.95 31B
'Red Beauty' - rose rosettes, 4", Zone 4...6.95 31B
'Ruby Hearts' - rose-green two inch rosettes, 4", Zone 4...6.95 31B
'Sayana' - green and rose rosettes, 4", Zone 4...6.95 31B
'Sir William Lawerence' - green and rose with velvety leaves, 4", Zone 4...6.95 31B
'Tagget' - green with red edge rosettes, 4", Zone 4...6.95 31B
'Witchery' - rose rosettes, 4", Zone 4...6.95 31B
Serratula
This little thistle-like plant loves the sun. It is well suited to the rock garden or the trough. Given a rich, well-drained soil, it will give a wonderful late season display.
tinctoria 'Seoanei' - purple, 6", September, Zone 4...7.95 17B
Shortia
These light-shade loving plants need a soil with leafmold to do best. Shortia galacifolia is native to the Carolinas and was thought to be extint for a number of years. Since the roots are very small they need even moisture through the growing season.
galacifolia - white, 6", May, Zone 4...15.95 31F*
uniflora 'Dwarf Form' - pink, 4", May, RARE, from Japan, Zone 4...25.00 31F*
Silphium
These Eastern United States natives are best at the back of the border. Each plant produces a large number of golden daisies that bloom most of the summer. They grow best in a sunny spot with well-drained, humus rich, soil.
connatum - gold, 96" or more, July to frost, Zone 4...12.95 16B
dentatum - gold, 72", July to frost, Zone 4...8.95 16B
integrifolium - gold, 50", July to frost, Zone 4...8.95 16B
perfoliatum - gold, 96" or more, July to frost, Zone 4...12.95 16B
trifoliatum - golden-yellow, 72", July to frost, Zone 4...8.95 16B
Sisyrinchium
"Blue Eyed Grass" has charming, star-shaped flowers that are nice in the light shade border or rock garden. It is easy to grow, in a well-drained, rich soil. All forms grow best with only three to fours of sun each day.
angustifolium 'Lucerne' - blue, 10", June., Zone 4...6.95 15M
Smilacina
The "False Solomon Seals" have an upright habit. They grow very nicely in the shade, slowly spreading into colonies.
japonicum - cream flowers, spring, 42", rare from Japan, Zone 5...15.95 2F
oleracea - cream flowers, 42", rare, Zone 5...15.95 2F
racemosa - white flowers in spring, red fruit in fall, 24", native, Zone 3...6.95 2F
Species from China - cream flowers, spring, 42", rare from Japan, Zone 5...15.95 2F
stellata - white flowers in spring, 15", Zone 4...8.95 2F
trifolia - cream flowers in spring, 24", native to China, Zone 5...12.95 2F
Solidago
These are two dwarf "Goldenrods". They grow best in a sunny rock garden with a well-drained, rich soil.
cutleri - golden, 8", late spring, Zone 4...6.95 11B
multiradiata - yellow, 8", late spring, Zone 4...6.95 11B
Spiranthes
The "Lady's Tresses" are hardy native orchids. Scented flowers spiral upwards in September and October. They grow best in a light shade garden with a moist, rich soil.
cernua var. odorata 'Chadd's Ford' - white, 12", September, Zone 4...9.95 28F*
Stachys
We offer a wide range of this popular genus. The low growing species are great for rock gardens or troughs. Some "Lamb's Ears" are valued for their silvery foliage in the border. All need a well drained soil.
byzantina 'Cotton Boll' - silver leaves, compact flower spikes, 8"...6.95 16B
byzantina 'Helene von Stein' (a.k.a. Big Ears) - huge leaves, 15", Zone 5...6.95 16B
byzantina 'Primrose Heron' - fuzzy, gold-gray leaves, 15", Zone 5...6.95 16B*
byzantina 'Silver Carpet' - silver leaves, 6", seldom flowers, Zone 5...6.95 16B
densiflora - pink flowers, 4", July, Zone 4...6.95 16B
discolor - rose, 12", green leaves, July, Zone 4...6.95 16B
minor - rose, 6", green leaves, July, Zone 4...6.95 16B
officinalis - pink, 15", green leaves, July, Zone 4...6.95 16B
officinalis 'Dwarf White' - white, 2", green leaves, July, Zone 4...6.95 16B
spicata alba - white spikes, 20", July, Zone 4...6.95 16B
Stokesia
The large, aster-like flowers appear during the summer. "Stoke's Asters" are very long lived and need only a sunny location with a well-drained, humus rich soil.
laevis 'Blue Danube' - blue daisies, 15", July, Zone 4...6.95 28B
laevis 'Blue Star' - blue daisies, 15", July, Zone 4...6.95 28B
laevis 'Honeysong Purple' - purple daisies, 15", July, Zone 4...6.95 28B*
laevis 'Purple Parasol' - large purple daisies, 15", July, Zone 4...6.95 28B
laevis 'Silver Moon' - large white daisies, 15", July, Zone 4...6.95 28B
Saruma
This asarum relative has yellow flowers in the spring. It grows well in the shade, but is slow to increase. They like a well drained-soil, rich in organic matter.
henryi - yellow, thick arrow shaped leaves, evergreen, 4", Zone 5...15.95 34F
Symplocarpus
This "Skunk Cabbage" is native to the wetlands of the Northeast. It has very large leaves and purple flowers in the spring. The plant has a foul smell with crushed. They are easy to grow in a moist soil rich with organic matter.
foetidus - purple, 24", Zone 5...19.95 28F
Synelesis
A very interesting genus which is native to Japan, Korea and China. The umbrella-like foliage is deeply cut and very attractive in the shade garden. It needs a rich, well-drained soil. Another plant that is very hard to find in the trade.
aconitifolia - pinkish, excellent foliage, 18", from China, Zone 5...18.95 28F
palmata - pinkish, excellent foliage, 18", from Japan, Zone 5...18.95 28F
Talinum
These are a great addition to the rock garden, wall or trough. They demand very sharp drainage in full sun. They also need a very lean soil.
rugospermum - bright rose flowers, rock plant, 6", July, Zone 4...6.95 12B
Tanacetum
This "Tansy'" has deeply cut bright gold foliage. It is quite stunning in the border. They are very hardy in a well-drained soil with a sunny location.
vulgare 'Isla Gold' - yellow, 30", June, Zone 5...8.95 20B*
Thalictrum
The "Meadow Rues" are perennials that have delicate flowers in the summer. They can be long lived given a well-drained, rich soil. The foliage is always a bonus in the border. We find they grow best in light shade.
dioicum - yellow-green, 30", late May, Zone 4...6.95 6M
filimentosum tenerum 'Herronswood' - whitish, 12", July, Zone 5...9.95 6M
flavum ssp glaucum (a.k.a. T. speciosissimum) - yellow, 48", July, Zone 5...6.95 6M
'Illuminator' - yellow-green foliage, 30", July, Zone 4...8.95 6M
kiusianum - light rose, 3", July, Zone 4....8.95 6M*
minus 'Adiantifolium' - yellow-green, 18", July, Zone 4...6.95 6M
rochebrunianum - pale purple, 96", July, Zone 4...7.95 6M
simplex - yellow-green, 36", July, Zone 4...6.95 6M
Thermopsis
Very attractive plants with long terminal spikes of yellow flowers. They are very hardy in a sandy soil with a sunny location.
lanceolata - yellow spikes, 18", June, Zone 5...6.95 17B*
montana - yellow spikes, 48", June, Zone 5...6.95 17B*
Thymus
"Thyme" are very undemanding plants for the herb garden or sunny border. The foliage is usually aromatic. They will tolerate dry, infertile sites once established, but are best in a well-drained, medium rich soil.
'Doretta Klaber' - lavender, 2", summer, Zone 5...6.95 12B
dzevanorski - Russian Thyme, lavender flowers, 1", slow, summer, Zone 5...6.95 12B
'Elfin' - lavender, 1", very slow, summer, Zone 5...6.95 12B
praecox arcticus 'Minor' - purple-pink flowers, 2", slow, summer, Zone 5...6.95 12B
praecox 'Bressingham' - purple-pink flowers, 2", , summer, Zone 5...6.95 12B
praecox 'Lime Thyme' - lavender flowers, 2", summer, Zone 5...6.95 12B
praecox 'Pink Chintz' - lavender-pink flowers, 2", summer, Zone 5...6.95 12B
praecox 'Wild Garden Lavender' - lavender flowers, 2", summer, Zone 5...6.95 12B
pseudolanuginosus - (Wooly Thyme), silver-gray mats, 1", Zone 5...6.95 12B
pseudolanuginosus 'Anne Hale', silver-gray, upright, 6", Zone 5...6.95 12B
pulegioides - mauve, 3", green foliage, Zone 4...6.95 12B
pulegioides 'Dot Well's Upright' - mauve, 6", gray-green foliage, Zone 4...6.95 12B
'Reiter' - lavender, green foliage, 3", Zone 4...6.95 12B
serpyllum 'Albus' - white flowers, 2", summer, Zone 5...6.95 12B
serpyllum 'Pink Ripple' - salmon-pink flowers, 2", summer, Zone 5...6.95 12B
serpyllum 'Red Creeping' - rose-crimson flowers, 2", summer, Zone 5...6.95 12B
Tiarella
Most of the "Foam Flowers" are native to the United States woodlands. These hybrids all flower in May. They require a well-drained soil, rich with organic matter.
cordifolia 'Brandywine' - pale pink, 10", May, slow spreading, Zone 4...7.95 31M
Trautuettevia
This "False Bugbane" is native to Japan and it grows best in a well-drained soil rich with organic material. Their creamy-white flower spikes can brighten a shady spot.
japanona - white flowers, 30", August, Zone 4...18.95 32M
Tricyrtis
The "Toadlilies" have small orchid-like flowers. Most flower in the fall. They will slowly spread into colonies if grown in a rich, well-drained soil situated in the shade.
'Dark Beauty' - deep purple on white, 18", September, Zone 6...6.95 12F
'formosana' - white with purple, 24", September, Zone 5...6.95 12F
hirta 'Alba' - white, 24", September, Zone 5...6.95 12F
'Lemon Twist' - yellow cups, 15", September, Zone 6...10.95 12F
macropoda - purple on white, 18", September, Zone 6...6.95 12F
'Miyazaki' - purple on white, 18", September, Zone 5...6.95 12F
'Moonlight' - purple dots on white, gold foliage, 18", September, Zone 6...6.95 12F
ohsumiensis - large yellow cups, 15", from Japan, September, Zone 6...10.95 12F*
'Sinonome' - purple and white, 24", September, Zone 6...6.95 12F
'Tojen' - lavender-purple, 36", September, Zone 6...6.95 12F
'White Towers' - white, 24", September, Zone 5...6.95 12F
Trillium
Like all of our plants. these are nursery grown. These woodland plants are very slow to increase. If grown from seed it often takes about six years to get a flowering plant. They demand a well-drained, humus rich soil.
catesbaei - rose, 15", May, Zone 6...12.95 35F
cuneatum - maroon, 10", May, Zone 3...15.95 35F
erectum - dark red, 10", early May, Zone 3...8.95 35F
flexipes - white, 15", May, Zone 3...12.95 35F
grandiflorum - white, 12", May, Zone 3...12.95 35F
luteum - yellow, 12", May, Zone 3...10.95 35F
pulsillum - white, 10", May, Zone 5...12.95 35F
recurvatum - purple, 15", May, Zone 5...12.95 35F
sessile - maroon, 10", May, Zone 3...12.95 35F*
smallii - purple, 12", May, Asian, Zone 5...15.95 35F
vaseyii - purple, 18", May, Zone 5...19.95 35F
viridescens - yellow-green flowers, 10", early May, Zone 4...10.95 35F*
Trollius
The "Globe Flowers" are excellent plants for moist soils in sun or light shade. Their early summer flowers are showy and some forms often rebloom in August. They can be long-lived and need only a well-drained soil, rich with organic matter.
'Lemon Queen' - lemon-yellow, 24", June, may rebloom, Zone 4...6.95 13M
'Orange Princess' - orange-yellow, 24", June, Zone 4...6.95 13M
'Prichard's Giant' - dark orange-yellow, 30", June, Zone 5...6.95 13M*
Typha
This is the rare form of variegated "Cattail". It needs a moist sunny spot. Striking in the wet garden.
latifolia 'Variegata' - striped ivory and white foliage, Zone 5...15.95 27B*
Uvularia
The native "Merry-Bells" are best in the woodland garden. They have delicate looking stems with hanging yellow flowers in spring. They are best grown in humus rich soil that is well-drained. Once established, they will tolerate drought conditions.
grandiflora - yellow flowers, 18", late spring, Zone 3...7.95 12M
perfoliata - yellow flowers, 10", late spring, Zone 3...6.95 12M
sessilifolia - yellow flowers, 10", late spring, Zone 3...6.95 12M
sessilifolia 'Variegated' - yellow, leaves streaked white, 10", late spring...10.95 12M
Valeriana
The "Garden Heliotrope" has white, fragrant flowers in the summer. It likes a sunny spot that is well-drained. It is a good idea to deadhead after flowering as it seeds freely.
officinalis - white, 48", summer, fragrant flowers, Zone 5...7.95 17B
Veratrum
The "False Hellebore" grows quickly in the spring. The foliage is a striking addition to the moist, light shade garden. The flowers are not very showy. The plants are poisonous.
album - whitish-yellow flowers, 40", May, from Asia, Zone 5...18.95 35M*
staminum - white flowers, 24", May, from Japan, Zone 5...18.95 35M*
viride - greenish-yellow flowers, 60", May, native, Zone 5...18.95 35M
Vernonia
"Ironweeds" are generally tall plants for the back of the sunny border. They get their common name because they can adapt to many soil conditions. Lately, they have become very popular at the nursery.
fasciculata - violet, 60", August, Zone 4...8.95 23B
missurica - violet, 84", August, native, Zone 4...8.95 23B*
noveboracensis - violet, 60", August, Zone 4...8.95 23B
Veronica
The "Speedwells" can provide blue to the sunny border. The trailing types are useful in the rock garden or along walks. Varieties of V. spicata all flower for a long time if deadheaded. They only ask for a well-drained soil, rich with organic matter.
alliona - violet-blue, 5", summer, good rock plant, Zone 4...6.95 20B
alpina alba - white flowers, 6", all summer, Zone 4...6.95 20B
chamaedrys - blue, 6", June, Zone 5...6.95 20B
gentianoides - pale blue flowers on 15" stalks, June, Zone 4...6.95 20B
gentianoides 'Pallida' - pale blue, 18", June, Zone 4...6.95 20B
incana 'Special' - blue, silver foliage, 12", June into July, Zone 4...6.95 20B
liwanensis - cobalt-blue, 2", May, Zone5,
good for trough...6.95 20B
pectinata - blue, 4", June, very nice draped over a wall, Zone 4...6.95 20B
peduncularis 'Georgia Blue' - violet-blue, 10", May, Zone 4...6.95 20B
prostrata 'Atropurpurea' - blue, 3", late May, Zone 4...6.95 20B
prostrata 'Carlisle' - light blue, 3", late May, Zone 4, our introduction...6.95 20B
prostrata 'Heavenly Blue' - blue, 3", late May, Zone 5...6.95 20B
prostrata 'Mrs. Holt' - lavender-pink, 3", late May, Zone 4...6.95 20B
spicata 'Red Fox' - reddish spikes, 15", July, Zone 4...6.95 20B
'Water Perry' - light blue, leaves tinted red, 6", June, Zone 4...6.95 20B
Veronicastrum
These are very similar to Veronica in flower, but taller and more upright. They are native and prefer a moist, rich soil in the sun or light shade.
virginicum - lavender flowers, 36", July, Zone 4...8.95 18B
virginicum 'Album' - whitish flowers, 36", July, Zone 4....8.95 17B
virginicum 'Erica' - pink flowers, 36", July, Zone 4...8.95 17B
virginicum 'Pink Glow' - pink flowers, 36", July, Zone 4...8.95 18B
Vinca
"Common Periwinkle" is a shade loving plant that is often used as a ground cover. Due to the large number of requests we have a limited number of three inch pots available. They will only be sold in flats of 18 three inch pots.
minor - dark foliage, violet flowers, 6", May, Zone3,
price per flat...20.00 36B
minor 'Illumination' - violet, gold centered leaves, 6", May, price per flat...40.00 36B*
Viola
These "Violets" are native. They enjoy a well-drained soil in light shade. They naturalize well and will withstand dry conditions once established.
koreana - dark foliage with silver markings, violet flowers, 4", May, Zone 4...6.95 13M
labradorica - dark foliage, violet flowers, 4", May, Zone 4...6.95 10M
'Sylvia' - purple flowers, silver marked leaves, 4", May, Zone 4...6.95 10M
pedata - light and dark purple flowers, 4", spring, Zone 4...6.95 32B
Waldsteinia
The "Barren Strawberries" have yellow flowers in May. W. fragariodes is often used a ground cover in the shade, while W. geoides is better suited to the woodland rock garden because it doesn't run. They are long lived and need only a well-drained soil, rich with organic matter.
fragarioides - yellow flowers, 8", May, running, native, Zone 4...6.95 29M
Wisteria
This is an very attractive fast growing vine. Grow in full sun with a rich soil for best results. Perfect trained on an arbor or pergola. Both are hardy to -40 degrees! 'Big Blue' is our introduction.
macrostachya 'Big Blue' - blue, 15', vine, reblooms, Zone 3, our intro....18.95 4M
macrostachya 'Blue Moon' - blue, 15', vine, reblooms, Zone 3...18.95 4M
Zizea
The "Alexanders" enjoy a woodland site with a rich, well-drained soil. They have a simple appeal to them with their golden umbrels.
aptera - greenish-yellow, 12", summer, Zone 4...7.95 13M
aurea - greenish-yellow, 18", summer, Zone 4...7.95 13M
