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Abelia - Achillea
ABELIA (Glossy Abelia)
Abelia grandiflora ‘Lucky Lots’
SHRUB 3-4’ x 3-4’
z6
Beautiful, compact shrub with medium green
leaves and a delicate, irregular, white margin.
Makes a great small hedge and is equally beautiful
in gardens and containers.
Abutilon ‘Lucky Lantern Yellow’
Abutilon x suntense ‘Fine China’
SHRUB 12” x 12”
SHRUB 12-16” x 12-16”
SHRUB 36-48” x 36-48”
z6
Produces a profusion of small, fragrant, bell-like,
pink flowers with raspberry sepals from spring
through fall. After the flowers drop, bright sepals
remain in fall and winter and provide eye-catching
color. Compact, heat, and frost-tolerant.
Opalescent, pale violet flowers shimmer against
large, fuzzy, slightly ruffled, gray-green leaves.
Great, fast-growing accent for large containers.
Provide winter protection.
Abutilon megapotamican
Abutilon x suntense ‘Violetta’
z7
SHRUB 12’ x 8’
A slender-branched, spreading shrub that can
reach 6’ tall. Enchanting red flowers with yellow
petals and purple anthers resemble Chinese
party favors.
SHRUB 36-48” x 36-48”
z9
Heavily blooming cultivar with showy,
pendulous, light salmon-pink flowers all season.
Excellent in containers.
z6
Orange, red, and bronze foliage with variegated
cream margins makes this a gorgeous designer
plant. Fragrant, white flowers with rosy tones
bloom all summer.
Abutilon pictum ‘Thompsonii’
SHRUB 3-5’ x 2-3’
Abutilon ‘Apricot’
SHRUB 4-5’ x 3-4’
z9
Showy pendant, bell-shaped, apricot flowers with
striking red sepals bloom all season.
SHRUB 4-5’ x 3-4’
SHRUB 24-30” x 18-24”
SHRUB 36-48” x 24-36”
Abutilon ‘Temple Bells’
SHRUB 6’ x 4’
z9
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Abutilon ‘Lucky Lantern Red’
One of the best dark red flowering maples. Upright
stems are accentuated by flowers that bloom
for months. A tall specimen that makes a bold
statement in containers.
A dwarf cultivar well-suited for containers.
Brilliant red “lanterns” cover the plant all season –
nearly year ’round in warm climates. Pinch the
center leader to create a tidy 12” x 12” shrub with
a rounded habit.
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z6
Striking mauve and white flower spikes top showy,
spiny, deep green leaves. An excellent accent plant.
SHRUB 24-36” x 18-24”
ACHILLEA (Yarrow)
Achillea millefolium
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
z3
Achillea millefolium ‘Fireland’
PERENNIAL 20” x 24”
Achillea millefolium ‘Lilac Beauty’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
z3
Abutilon x hybridum ‘Voodoo’
z8
PERENNIAL 4’ x 2’
z3
Drought tolerant perennial featuring orangered flowers with prominent golden centers. The
flowers mature to salmon pink, then tawny gold,
creating a fiery effect.
Pendulous, intensely clear pink flowers bloom
all season.
SHRUB 12” x 12”
Acanthus spinosus (Spiny Bear’s Breeches)
z9
Stunning orange flowers streaked with red hang
like little lanterns from branches.
Abutilon ‘Hot Pink’
z6
Dramatic architectural plant with large, tropicallooking, glossy, deep green leaves. Stunning
purple and white spikes make a striking display in
August. Tolerates most soils.
Clusters of bright scarlet flowers with yellow
centers mature to salmon rose.
Abutilon ‘Strybing Red’
z9
Pendulous apricot flowers bloom in abundance
all season. Heat-tolerant.
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z9
Pendulous, shiny, bright red flowers bloom
profusely all season. Felt-like, dark green leaves
have hints of olive. Excellent container plant.
Abutilon ‘Harvest Moon’
SHRUB 6-8’ x 4-5’
SHRUB 24-36” x 18-24”
z9
Gorgeous pendulous flowers are deep goldenyellow with a broad, dark maroon eye. Each petal
flares widely and is often pleated, fluted, and ruffled.
PERENNIAL 3-5’ x 3-4’
Abutilon pictum ‘Thompsonii Yellow’
Pendulous, light yellow flowers bloom all season.
Green foliage is handsomely variegated yellow and
cream. A showy plant that’s excellent in containers.
Abutilon ‘Challo’
Acanthus mollis
z9
Brilliant gold and green splashed leaves nicely
offset salmon-hued flowers flushed with orange.
This stunning container specimen is worth moving
indoors in the winter.
ABUTILON (Flowering Maple)
z8
Opalescent violet flowers shimmer against fuzzy,
gray-green leaves. Great, fast-growing accent.
Provide winter protection.
ACANTHUS (Bear’s Breeches)
Abutilon ‘Mobile Pink’
SHRUB 36-48” x 24-36”
Abelia ‘Sunshine Daydream’
z8
Sister to Lucky Lantern Red. Produces yellow bellshaped blooms all season – year ’round in warmer
climates. A dwarf cultivar that is very well-suited
to container gardening.
SHRUB 6’ x 6’
Abelia ‘Raspberry Profusion’
z8
z9
Lovely lilac-pink flowers appear all summer.
Blooms become lighter as they age, creating
a pleasing, multicolored effect. Perfect for the
middle of the border. Achillea - Agastache
Achillea millefolium ‘Summerwine’
Aconitum septentrionale ‘Ivorine’
PERENNIAL 24-28” x 24”
z3
PERENNIAL 4-5’ x 20”
z5
Lovely spires of ivory flowers on a bushy 2-3’
plant. Thrives in moist soil and afternoon shade.
Stunning wine-red flowers glow over feathery
green foliage in early summer. Easy to grow.
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 24-30”
z3
Acorus gramineus ‘Oborozuki’
Masses of dark salmon flowers mature to russet
hues, similar to the colors of red clay. Fine,
feathery foliage. Easy.
Grassy leaves with bright yellow stripes glimmer
in the landscape. A graceful choice for moist soil
and the water’s edge.
GRASS 12” x 12”
Agastache ‘Astello Indigo’
PERENNIAL 14-20” x 4-6”
z6
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A dense, compact form with tightly shaped spires
of a rich purple color. Its shape and habit make it
well suited for mass plantings and as the thriller in
container gardens.
ACORUS (Sweet Flag)
Achillea millefolium ‘Terra Cotta’
AGASTACHE (Flowering Hyssop)
z6
Agastache aurantiaca ‘Apricot Sunrise’
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 12-18”
z6
Delicate spikes of orange sherbet-colored flowers
top gray-green foliage.
Achillea millefolium ‘Walter Funcke’
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
z3
Brick-red flowers gradually fade to lighter
shades of orange-red. Silvery foliage contrasts
handsomely with the long-blooming flowers.
Acorus gramineus ‘Ogon’
GRASS 12” x 12”
z6
Tufting, golden foliage makes a striking border
or accent plant. Tolerates standing water. A Great
Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Achillea ‘Moonshine’
PERENNIAL 24” x 16”
z3
Clusters of sulfur-yellow flowers top soft gray
foliage most of the summer. A longtime
designer favorite.
ADAM’S NEEDLE (see Yucca)
Agastache aurantiaca ‘Navajo Sunset’
Aegopodium podagraria ‘Variegatum’
GROUNDCOVER 6-10” x 12”
z3
PERENNIAL 12-14” x 10-12”
z4
Reddish-violet flowers hold their color well.
Blooms late spring through summer and repeats
if deadheaded.
Vigorous grower with attractive cream and green
variegated leaves. Best grown in partial shade and
moist soil, but adapts to many conditions. May be
invasive in certain sites.
AFRICAN DAISY (see Osteospermum)
Aconitum carmichaelii ‘Barker’s Variety’
AFRICAN SUNSET VINE
PERENNIAL 5’ x 3’
(see Thunbergia)
Dramatic spikes of hooded, amethyst-blue flowers
reach up to 5’ in late summer. A stunning addition
to the part-shade border.
PERENNIAL 3-5’ x 2’
z4
Tall, dramatic, dark purple-blue flower spikes
feature deeply cut leaves. Provides stunning lateseason color for partly shaded areas. Sturdy stems
do not require staking.
Aconitum paniculatum ‘Roseum’
PERENNIAL 36” x 24”
z4
Elegant spikes of hooded, palest pink flowers climb
tall stalks. Bright green, glossy foliage adds handsome contrast. Excellent late summer bloomer.
Citrus-scented foliage and bright orange-red
tubular flowers bloom in summer.
Agastache barberi ‘Firebird’
z6
Rosy, sunset-coral flowers dazzle from
summer to frost above aromatic foliage.
Requires good drainage.
Agastache barberi ‘Tutti Frutti’
PERENNIAL 36-48” x 18”
AGAPANTHUS (Lily of the Nile)
Agapanthus africanus ‘Peter Pan’
Aconitum henryi ‘Spark’s Variety’
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12-18”
z6
PERENNIAL 30” x 18”
ACONITUM (Monk’s Hood)
z3
PERENNIAL 20-24” x 20-24”
z7
A kaleidoscope of brilliant colors above highly
aromatic foliage. Features a blend of raspberry,
lilac, and orange blossoms from summer to fall.
Hosts many beneficial insects.
AEGOPODIUM (Ground Elder)
Achillea New Vintage Violet*
Agastache aurantiaca ‘Fragrant Delight’
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 10-12”
z8
Violet-blue flowers in stunning large round
umbels stand high above strappy, narrow, bright
green leaves in summer. Prefers a hot site with
good drainage.
Agapanthus ‘Storm Cloud’
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2-3’
z6
One of the showiest varieties, with masses of
deep pink flowers on tall stalks and a wonderful
fruity aroma. Highly attractive to butterflies and
hummingbirds. Very nice in mixed borders.
Agastache ‘Blue Blazes’
PERENNIAL 3-5’ x 3-5’
z5
Large, fragrant flower spikes of glowing lavenderpurple bloom non-stop from midsummer through
fall. A vigorous hybrid suitable for mixed borders
and containers. Blooms profusely its first year.
z7
Deep blue-violet flower heads stand high above
grassy green foliage. Decorative seed pods follow.
A terrific container plant.
Agastache ‘Blue Boa’
PERENNIAL 24-32” x 14-16”
z6
The showiest of them all, with long, wide, deepviolet flower spikes held strongly over green leaves.
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Agastache - Agave
Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
z6
Long-lasting, deep lilac-blue flower spikes
top fragrant foliage. One of the hardiest, most
dependable varieties. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
Agastache rupestris
Agave bracteosa ‘Calamar’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18”
z5
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
Beautiful salmon-orange flowers with lavenderpurple calyxes bloom from late summer until frost.
Fine, gray-green, licorice-scented foliage adds
interest. Thrives in hot locations with
good drainage.
Agastache cana ‘Heather Queen’
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 18”
z7
Calamar is Spanish for “squid.” Like its
namesake, this agave sports long, spineless
arching “limbs.” Creates an architectural focal
point wherever it is planted.
Agave funkiana ‘Fatal Attraction’
z6
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
Tubular rose-pink flowers from late spring to
early summer. Spicy, licorice-scented, blue-green
foliage. Performs best in well-drained soil.
Agastache ‘Cotton Candy’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18”
z6
Light pink flower spikes bloom from midsummer
to fall. Compact habit. Requires good drainage.
Agastache rupestris ‘Apache Sunset’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 12-18”
z6
Rose-purple buds open to reveal rich, deep
orange flowers held on sturdy, knee-high spikes.
Aromatic, finely textured, silvery-green foliage
adds to its allure. Well-suited for containers.
Agave gentryi ‘Jaws’
PERENNIAL 24” x 36-48”
Agastache ‘Summer Fiesta’
PERENNIAL 24-26” x 28”
Agastache foeniculum ‘Golden Jubilee’
PERENNIAL 20” x 15”
z5
New foliage emerges gold, then turns bright lime
green. Lavender-blue flowers make this a standout
in the garden. Leaves release a minty scent when
lightly crushed.
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 18”
z7
Tubular, vibrant orange flowers add incredible
color all summer to mixed containers and
landscape plantings.
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 18”
Agave harvardiana
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
z7
Agastache ‘Summer Glow’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18”
z6
PERENNIAL 5’ x 6-9’
Red-purple blooms arranged in arching whorls up
3-4’ tall stalks. Lemon-scented foliage.
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 24-36”
z7
z7
Glowing violet-blue flowers with dark calyxes
bloom all summer above bright green foliage.
Compact, tidy, upright habit. Needs good drainage
for best performance.
Agave americana var. protoamericana
‘Silver Surfer’
z7
Agave montana ‘Baccarat’
Broad blue-green leaves feature beautiful silver
markings, reminiscent of crystal etching,
on their undersides.
AGAVE (Century Plant)
Agastache mexicana ‘Sangria’
z6
Stout gray leaves are armed with marginal teeth
and sharp terminal spines. Over time, it forms a
large rosette of foliage 3’ tall and wide.
PERENNIAL 14-16” x 16-20”
Striking, multi-colored, pink and salmonhued flowers bloom all summer. Wonderful in
landscapes and mixed containers.
PERENNIAL 4’ x 2-3’
z6
Densely growing, spicy orange-red spikes glow
brightly on unfading calyxes, providing a longlasting show! Heat-tolerant.
Agastache ‘Summer Sky’
Agastache mexicana Acapulco
‘Salmon & Pink’
z7
Glossy “jaws” are concave and heavily toothed.
Forms a large clump that commands attention.
Pale yellow flowers with dark calyxes bloom all
summer. Narrow, upright habit with bright green
foliage. Requires good drainage.
Agastache mexicana Acapulco ‘Orange’
z8
Vigorous and dangerous – handle with care.
Long, slender, emerald-green leaves bear a showy,
mint-green central stripe and a wickedly sharp
terminal spine. Requires extra winter drainage in
the Pacific Northwest.
Agave ocahui
PERENNIAL 2-3” x 2-3’
z7
Long, tapered, dark green leaves edged in deep
brown bear a dark brown terminal spine. Forms a
solitary, beautifully symmetrical clump. Requires
extra winter drainage in the Pacific Northwest.
Agave ovatifolia ‘Frosty Blue’
PERENNIAL 6-8’ x 4-6’
z7
Dramatic, rigid, silvery-blue succulent leaves grow
into a 5’ tall specimen plant. An architectural plant
that creates an exotic focal point.
z7
One of the largest cold-hardy Agaves. Grows up
to 6’ tall. Short, wide, gray leaves are distinctively
cupped with small teeth along their margins and
terminate in 1”-long, dark gray spines.
Agastache ‘Pstessene’ Coronado Red
PERENNIAL 15-18” x 12-15”
z6
Tall flower spikes hold showy, dark orange flowers
that mature to brilliant scarlet. Blooms summer
to fall. A true hummingbird favorite. 2009 Plant
Select Selection.
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Agave ‘Blue Glow’
PERENNIAL 12-24” x 24-36”
z8
One-and-a-half-inch-wide, blue-green leaves sport
red margins edged with yellow. Tiny soft spines
with short red terminal spines. Very impressive
when massed.
Agave parrasana ‘Meat Claw’
PERENNIAL 20” x 24”
z7
Powder-blue leaves with wickedly long, hook-like
spines that emerge bright red. A compact, very
slow grower that rarely forms offsets, it can live for
years in the same container.
Agave - Albizia
Agave parryi
Agave striata
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 36-40”
z7
Striking, sword-like, succulent, blue-green
leaves sport long spines. This classic desert plant
makes a dramatic focal point in the garden
and in containers.
Ajuga genevensis
PERENNIAL 18” x 36”
z7
Unlike most agaves’ broad foliage, striata features
long, very stiff, knitting-needle-like leaves in soft
gray green. Can flower at various times of the year
on a 7-8’ spike. Flower colors vary in shades of
green, yellow, and purple. Requires extra winter
drainage in the Pacific Northwest.
Agave parryi ‘J.C. Raulston’
PERENNIAL 24” x 24-36”
z7
Forms symmetrical rosettes of wedge-shaped,
blue-gray leaves. Slow to form offsets, it is a
good choice where space is limited and for
use in containers.
Agave utahensis v. utahensis
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 8-16”
z6
Narrow blue-green leaves bear tiny teeth along the
margins and form 6-8” clumps. Excellent in rock
gardens and containers. Very frost-tolerant.
Very attractive rosettes of wedge-shaped, bluegray, leaves. Perfect for xeriscaping and containers.
Agave parryi ssp. truncata
PERENNIAL 18” x 18”
z7
Succulent blue-gray leaves form a symmetrical
rosette. Each rounded leaf terminates in a dark
pointed spine. A collector’s favorite.
Agave schidigera ‘Black Widow’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
z8
Rigid, succulent, dark green leaves sport silver
markings. Curly fibers appear along the edges.
Compact, symmetrical habit makes it equally
useful in rock gardens and containers.
PERENNIAL 12” x 12-18”
z7
A very slow-growing variety whose tapered,
dark green leaves have striking white markings.
Forms a perfectly symmetrical sphere. Very
showy. Requires extra winter drainage in the
Pacific Northwest.
z8
Wide, undulating, blue-green leaves form a large
upright clump. Makes an impressive focal point.
Agave schidigera ‘Shira ito no Ohi’
PERENNIAL 12” x 12-16”
z8
Each thick dark green leaf bears a crisp white
margin, highlighted by silver interior markings
and edged with curly white fibers. Dramatic,
symmetrical, compact habit. An ideal succulent
for rock gardens and containers.
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3-4’
z8
This medium-sized Agave sports long, recurved,
gray leaves with prominent teeth along the
margins and beautifully marbled broad bands
of pale green.
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
z7
Thick, dark blue-green leaves whose sharkskin-like
texture is accented by large black terminal spines.
Substantial, triangular-shaped leaves create a
perfect sphere.
GROUNDCOVER 5-6” x 24-30”
z4
Blueberry-blue blooms on 8” spikes shine above
small-leaved foliage in spring. Vigorous and
attractive, even during the harshest weather.
z4
In spring, blue flower spikes rise above a low,
colorful mat of burgundy-rose-white-and-green
variegated foliage. An eye-catching selection.
Ajuga reptans ‘Catlin’s Giant’
GROUNDCOVER 9” x 36”
AGROPYRON (Blue Wheat Grass)
z3
Large-growing Ajuga with thick, dramatic foliage
and tall blue flower spikes. Leaves grow larger in
rich soil. Stunning planted en masse, as border
edging, and over bulbs. z5
Clumping grass with striking metallic-blue
foliage. A great accent in perennial borders
and containers.
Ajuga reptans ‘Silver Queen’
GROUNDCOVER 3-4” x 24-32”
z4
Beautiful groundcover with grey-green, slightly
bluish leaves splashed with cream. Blue spikes
reaching 6” appear in the spring. Very showy!
Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
AGYRANTHEMUM
(see Anthemis and Marguerite Daisy)
AJUGA (Bugleweed)
ALBIZIA (Mimosa)
Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’
GROUNDCOVER 3” x 18”
Agave ‘Sharkskin Shoes’
Very attractive, black scalloped leaves are covered
with deep violet-blue flower spikes in spring.
Foliage color intensifies in cold and full sun.
GROUNDCOVER 6” x 24”
Agave ‘Zebra’
GRASS 12-18” x 12-18”
PERENNIAL 4-5’ x 4-5’
GROUNDCOVER 3-6” x 30-36”
z3
Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’
Agropyron magellanicum
Agave schidigera ‘Mr. Ripples’
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Ajuga reptans ‘Blueberry Muffin’
Agave victoriae-reginae ‘Porcupine’
z7
Periwinkle-blue flower spikes blanket the lush,
mat-like green foliage in spring. Flower color
intensifies in cold temps and in full sun.
Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’
Agave parryi ssp. huachucensis
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
GROUNDCOVER 6-9” x 30-36”
z3
z4
Blue flower spikes top dense, narrow,
chocolate-colored foliage in spring. A vigorous
spreading groundcover. Excellent in containers
and gardens alike.
Albizia julibrissin ‘Summer Chocolate’
SHRUB 20’ x 15’
z7
Deciduous tree with gorgeous, finely cut, purplebronze foliage that forms an umbrella-shaped
canopy. Foliage deepens to a rich chocolateburgundy color in late summer. Scented clusters of
pink powder puffs bloom in late summer. Makes a
great specimen.
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Alcaea - Amsonia
Alcea rosea ‘Polarstar’
ALCAEA (Hollyhock)
PERENNIAL 5-6’ x 1-2’
Alcea ‘Indian Springs’
PERENNIAL 6-8’ x 2’
z3
Single and semi-double flowers in various shades
of yellow, carmine, pink, cream, or burgundy line
the tall stalks of this classic garden favorite.
ALTERNANTHA (Parrot Leaf)
z3
Large white blooms with yellow eyes emerge on
5-6’ tall stalks in summer. A true perennial that
blooms its first year.
Alcea rosea ‘Sunshine’
PERENNIAL 5-6’ x 1-2’
Alcea ‘Mars Magic’
PERENNIAL 5-6’ x 1-2’
z3
Large, showy, bright red blooms emerge on 5-6’
tall stalks in summer. A true perennial that blooms
its first year.
PERENNIAL 6’ x 24”
z3
Beautiful double apricot-colored flowers on tall
stalks.
Alchemilla alpina
PERENNIAL 6-8” x 8-12”
z3
Tiny chartreuse flowers float above groundhugging, glossy green leaves. An excellent choice
for rockeries and border edges.
Alcea rosea ‘Chater’s Double Purple’
PERENNIAL 6’ x 2’
z3
Handsome, double purple-red flowers crown
tall stalks.
ANNUAL 15-18” x 15-18”
z10
The pink-and-green foliage on this low growing
plant brightens up shade in beds and containers.
An excellent accent plant that does best in moist,
well-drained soil. Unusual!
z3
Large, sunshine-yellow blooms emerge on 5-6’
stalks in summer. A true perennial – not a
biennial, as many hollyhocks are.
ALCHEMILLA (Lady’s Mantle)
Alcea rosea ‘Chater’s Double Apricot’
Alternanthera ficoidea ‘Partytime’
Alternanthera ficoidea ‘Red Threads’
ANNUAL 6-12” x 18-24”
z10
Low-growing, mounding habit with fine,
needle-like leaves in a rich black cherry.
Contrasts well with silver-leaved and pinkflowering plants. Prefers well-drained soil.
Heat, humidity, and drought tolerant.
No pests or diseases. Tough and versatile.
ALYSSUM (see also Aurinia)
(Basket of Gold)
Alyssum montanum ‘Luna’
Alchemilla mollis ‘Auslese’
PERENNIAL 7-16” x 12-24”
z3
Features a more restrained habit than the species.
Same lovely grayish foliage and chartreuse flowers.
Leaves sparkle after a spring rain.
PERENNIAL 5” x 8-10”
z3
Vibrant yellow flowers bloom from March to June.
Easy to grow in any sunny, well-drained location.
Alcea rosea ‘Chater’s Double Red’
PERENNIAL 6’ x 2’
z3
Striking, double bright-red flowers on tall stalks.
ALLIUM (see also Chives) (Onion)
Allium cernuum (Nodding Onion)
Alcea rosea ‘Chater’s Double Yellow’
PERENNIAL 6’ x 2’
z3
Beautiful, double, sunny-yellow flowers on tall,
sturdy stalks.
Alcea rosea ‘Halo Blush’
PERENNIAL 5-6’ x 1-2’
z3
Rare and unique! Large white flowers have
prominent fuchsia-red halos and soft yellow eyes.
Grows to 6’ tall.
PERENNIAL 18” x 9”
Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Smoky’
SHRUB 8-12’ x 8-12’
z3
Nodding flower heads in white, lavender, or pink.
A tough, adaptable plant that will grow in virtually
any location, from full sun to deep shade.
Allium senescens ‘Glaucum’
(Cowlick Onion)
PERENNIAL 6” x 12”
AMELANCHIER (Serviceberry)
A multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub with an
upright, spreading habit and smooth silver-gray
bark. Dark green oval leaves turn bright yellow
in fall. Showy clusters of white flowers appear in
early spring before the leaves emerge. Blue berries
are abundant in late spring and are excellent both
fresh and in jams and jellies. Self-pollinating.
z3
Soft lavender-pink globes top curly blue foliage in
summer. Lovely and long-blooming. Nice in the
fronts of borders and rockeries.
AMSONIA (Blue Star)
Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 24”
Alcea rosea ‘Halo Cerise’
PERENNIAL 5-6’ x 1-2’
z3
Large cerise flowers have prominent, deep purpleblack halos. Grows to 6 ft. tall. Stately, unique and
eye-catching.
PERENNIAL 6’ x 2’
z3
Beautiful, single, deep black-purple blooms on tall
stalks grace this garden classic.
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ALOYSIA (see Lemon Verbena)
ALPINE CAMPION (see Silene)
ALPINE FORGET-ME-NOT
Alcea rosea ‘Nigra’
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z3
(see Eritrichium)
ALPINE PLUM YEW (see Podocarpus)
z5
Starry blue flowers appear in spring and persist
for a longer period than the species. Vigorous,
compact form. Brilliant yellow fall color.
Amsonia ciliata ‘Halfway to Arkansas’
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 30-36”
z6
Star-like, sky-blue flowers appear in spring over
feathery foliage that forms rounded, upright
mounds. Showy yellow fall color.
Amsonia - Antirrhinum
Amsonia hubrichtii
Anemone ‘Pink Kiss’
PERENNIAL 36-48” x 18”
z4
PERENNIAL 8-10” x 8-10”
Carefree Midwest native perennial boasts
graceful, willow-like leaves topped with clusters
of star-shaped, steely-blue flowers. Brilliant fall
color. 2011 Perennial Plant Association Perennial
Plant of the Year and a Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
ANGELICA
z6
Very floriferous dwarf Anemone growing to only
10”. A superior choice for containers and small
gardens. Deep maroon buds open to reveal single
flowers in varying shades of pink.
Anemone tomentosa ‘Robustissima’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3’
ANACYCLUS (Mt. Atlas Daisy)
Anacyclus depressus ‘Silver Kisses’
PERENNIAL 4” x 8-10”
Angelica pachycarpa
(Glossy-Leaved Angelica)
Anemone x hybrida ‘Alba’
Compound, glossy deep green leaves form a
beautiful, rounded mound. Creamy-white flowers
appear in summer. Biennial unless flowers are
removed before seeds form.
PERENNIAL 3-5’ x 2’
z4
This pristine Japanese anemone boasts single,
slightly cupped, white flowers atop tall, wirystemmed sprays. PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3’
z5
Purple-hued flower spikes top striking silvery-blue
blades in fall. Foliage becomes an attractive soft
plum after frost.
Andropogon gerardi ‘Roundtree’
Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’
PERENNIAL 4’ x 3’
z3
A native grass that provides dramatic color in
fall, when it turns vibrant shades of coppery-red,
orange, and burgundy.
ANEMONE (Anemone, Windflower)
Sparkling single white flowers dance atop very
long stems in fall. Adds a bright touch to the lateseason garden.
Anemone hupehensis ‘Prince Henry’
z5
Charming, semi-double, rose-red flowers on wiry
stems adorn this longtime garden favorite. Adds a
bright touch of color to the fall garden.
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 24-18”
z5
An outstanding cultivar renowned for its large, 4”,
semi-double, rosy-pink blossoms. Brings a wash of
fall color to the garden.
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Anemone nemorosa ‘Robinsoniana’
(Wood Anemone)
PERENNIAL 8” x 12”
z5
Double, deep purple-pink flowers with showy
yellow stamens bloom in fall on 2’-3’ stalks.
z4
Produces, two to three inch silvery-pink flowers
with darker rose shadings and yellow stamens on
long, graceful, branching stems over attractive
green foliage.
z5
Graceful, soft blue flowers form a carpet from
late spring to early summer. Perfect for woodland
areas. May go dormant in late summer. A Great
Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
ANISE SAGE (see Salvia)
Anthemis biebersteiniana
(Dwarf Silverleaf Marguerite Daisy)
PERENNIAL 6-10” x 18-24”
z5
Petite yellow daisies appear above silky gray
leaves in early summer. A garden classic and an
excellent choice for the rockery. A Great Plant for
the Pacific Northwest.
ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon)
Antirrhinum ‘Bronze Dragon’
Anemone x hybrida ‘Margarete’
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 24-30”
Anemone hupehensis ‘September Charm’
ANISE HYSSOP (see Agastache)
ANTHEMIS (Marguerite Daisy)
z6
Anemone x hybrida ‘Lady Gilmore’
PERENNIAL 2-4’ x 2-3’
z5
Anemone x hybrida ‘Bodnant Burgundy’
Rose-burgundy flowers shine in late summer and
fall. Individual blooms feature numerous narrow
petals surrounding a yellow center. ,
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
ANGEL’S TRUMPET
z4
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
A dramatic accent plant with divided, tropicallooking foliage and distinctive, broccoli-like, deep
purple flowers atop thick burgundy stems that rise
to 5’. Flowers can reach up to 8” across. Thrives in
moist, well-drained soils.
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(see Brugmansia and Datura)
Andropogon gerardi ‘Lord Snowdon’
GRASS 5’ x 3’
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ANDROPOGON (Bluestem)
GRASS 4-6’ x 2’
PERENNIAL 4-5’ x 2-3’
Three-inch, soft pink flowers bloom profusely on
long stems in late summer and fall. The hardiest
fall-blooming Anemone.
z6
Filigreed gray leaves form a prostrate mat.
White daisies with maroon undersides appear
in abundance from May to fall. Excellent
groundcover or rockery specimen.
Angelica gigas (Purple Angelica)
PERENNIAL 15-18” x 12”
z9
Bicolored purple-and-white flowers bloom
continuously in moderate temperatures. Rich,
dark bronze foliage is resistant to rust. Makes a
striking color combination.
Anemone x hybrida ‘Pamina’
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 24”
z5
Semi-double, deep rose flowers rise above elegant
foliage in late summer and fall. Easy to grow.
Anemone x hybrida ‘Praecox’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
Antirrhinum ‘Chantilly Peach’
PERENNIAL 24” x 12”
z9
A hardy, short-lived perennial best known for its
long-stemmed flowers of peachy pink. Very low
maintenance and easy to grow.
z5
This early-blooming, deep pink windflower
produces masses of blossoms throughout fall.
Prefers part shade and moist conditions, but given
ample moisture, can tolerate full sun.
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Antirrhinum - Aralia
Antirrhinum ‘Night and Day’
PERENNIAL 24” x 12”
z4
Boasts a unique color combination of brassy
scarlet and white on long, upright racemes. A great
performer throughout the growing season. Easy.
AQUILEGIA (Columbine)
Aquilegia vulgaris
‘Clementine Dark Purple’
Aquilegia ‘Winky Purple-White’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12-18”
z4
Upward-facing, double, spurless, dark purple
flowers resembling Clematis bloom from late
spring to early summer. Compact form.
ARABIS (Rock Cress)
Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Clementine Red’
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 15”
Aquilegia alpina
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 20”
z5
Sturdy, deep azure-blue flowers grace this
compact, dignified plant. A wonderfully delicate
accent for borders, rockeries, and woodlands.
z3
Arabis caucasica ‘Pixie Cream’
Compact form with double, spurless, fuchsia-red
flowers in late spring. Divided blue-green leaves
resemble clover. A Fleuroselect winner.
Aquilegia vulgaris
‘Clementine Salmon Rose’
Aquilegia ‘Biedermeier’
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 12”
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12-18”
z4
Compact grower with spurred flowers in a colorful
mix carmine, lilac, blue, pink, and cream in spring.
z4
Short-spurred, upward facing purple sepals
with white petals appear in spring. May rebloom
if deadheaded.
z3
Compact form with double, spurless, salmonrose flowers in late spring and early summer.
Divided, clover-like, blue-green foliage.
A Fleuroselect winner.
PERENNIAL 3-4” x 12”
z3
Creamy-yellow flowers with bright yellow eyes
cover velvety gray-green foliage in spring. Prefers
well-drained soil and moderate temperatures.
Arabis caucasica ‘Snowcap’
PERENNIAL 4” x 12”
z3
A low-growing perennial perfectly suited to rock
gardens and cascading over walls. Pure white
flowers sparkle in early to late spring.
Aquilegia canadensis ‘Little Lanterns’
PERENNIAL 8” x 8”
z3
This dwarf columbine sports flowers with long,
bright-red spurs and yellow corollas. A native
cultivar of the Eastern U.S.
Aquilegia chrysantha ‘Yellow Queen’
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2’
Arabis caucasica ‘Variegata’
Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Clementine White’
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12-18”
z3
Compact form with double, spurless, white
flowers in late spring and early summer.
Divided blue-green leaves resemble clover.
A Fleuroselect winner.
z3
Masses of fragrant, long-spurred, sunny-yellow
flowers adorn finely cut foliage. This heavy
bloomer is an excellent choice for dappled shade.
Prefers well-drained soil.
z3
Striking, felted, emerald-and-cream leaves
are topped with pure white flowers in spring.
Very attractive late-season foliage. A true
collector’s plant.
Arabis ferdinandi-coburgi ‘Old Gold’
Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Leprechaun Gold’
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
PERENNIAL 8” x 24”
PERENNIAL 4” x 18”
z4
Striking, gold-and-green marbled foliage brightens
the perennial border all season. Bonnet-like violet
flowers appear in spring.
z4
Vigorous, low spreader sports leaves with wide
chartreuse margins and white flowers in May.
A striking combination.
Aquilegia flabellata ‘Blue Angel’
PERENNIAL 10” x 12”
z3
Bright violet-blue flowers with sparkling white
centers grace this compact charmer. A nice earlyspring bloomer for containers and rockeries. Aquilegia skinnerii ‘Tequila Sunrise’
PERENNIAL 18-28” x 12-18”
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 16-24”
z3
Unique variety whose fully double flowers
resemble small dahlias. Reddish-pink sepals
with white-and-green margins make a charming
display in late spring.
z5
Long-spurred, orange-and-yellow blossoms
provide a boisterous display from late spring
through summer.
Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Clementine Blue’
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12”
Arabis x arendsii ‘La Fraicheur’
Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Nora Barlow’
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SHRUB 36” x 36”
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
z3
Showy 3’ x 3’ shrub features compound, dazzling
gold leaves. Late summer brings clusters of tiny
white flowers followed by decorative deep purple
berries. Prefers partial shade to shade. Protect new
growth from late spring frosts.
Aquilegia vulgaris
‘Winky Double Dark Blue-White’
Double, violet-blue flowers with white tips are
short-spurred and upward facing. Blooms in
spring and repeats if deadheaded.
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Aralia cordata ‘Sun King’ (Golden Aralia)
z3
Showy, double, dark ruby-red flowers top
long stems. A handsome accent for shaded
woodland gardens.
z3
Compact form with double, spurless, blue flowers
in late spring. Divided blue-green leaves resemble
clover. A Fleuroselect winner.
z3
Rose-pink flowers cover gray-green foliage in
April. Prefers well-drained soil and moderate
temperatures. Performs best in rock gardens.
ARALIA
Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Ruby Port’
PERENNIAL 36” x 18”
PERENNIAL 3-4” x 12”
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Arctostaphylos - Arum
Armeria maritima ‘Rubrifolia’
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS
(Kinnikinnick, Bearberry)
PERENNIAL 6” x 9”
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ‘Massachusetts’
GROUNDCOVER 4” x 36-72”
z3
Popular groundcover. Very cold-tolerant. Small
pink flowers in early spring are followed by bright
red berries in fall. Selected form of a species that is
native to the Northwest.
Artemisia ludoviciana ‘Valerie Finnis’
z4
PERENNIAL 30” x 30”
Grassy burgundy foliage forms a tight evergreen
clump topped with numerous rose-pink flower
clusters from spring into summer.
Small pink flowers in spring become scarlet-red
fruit in summer and fall. Glossy foliage. A popular
groundcover well-suited to the Pacific Northwest.
PERENNIAL 3-5” x 12”
Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’
z4
This small, tufting armeria resembles a dwarf
dianthus. A profusion of tiny pink globes bloom
from spring into summer over grassy leaves.
PERENNIAL 4” x 18”
PERENNIAL 12” x 24-36”
z5
z4
Charming low grower with profuse, cupshaped, white flowers that bloom atop small
green leaves. Perfect for tucking into crevices
and between pavers.
ARTEMISIA (Wormwood)
PERENNIAL 2’ x 3’
z6
Beautiful dark pink anemone-like flowers
last from summer through fall over deep green
fine foliage. Performs well in cooler temperatures
and climates.
Arisarum Arisarum proboscideum
(Mouse Tail)
PERENNIAL 6” x 12”
PERENNIAL 12-16” x 24”
z3
z4
A mainstay of French cuisine and the key herb
in Béarnaise sauce. Often combined with parsley,
chives, and chervil in fines herbes. Flavors of
anise and mint with a tangy zing and a bitter
edge. Excellent companion plant for almost any
vegetable. Use fresh and dried. Requires full sun
and excellent drainage to thrive.
Artichoke ‘Green Globe’
(Cynara scolymus ‘Green Globe’)
z8
A large, clump-forming perennial that consistently
produces quality artichoke heads with excellent
flavor. Left to flower, it produces striking,
luminous, lavender-blue blooms.
Artichoke ‘Violetta’
(Cynara scolymus ‘Violetta’)
ORGANIC HERB 3-5’ x 3-5’
z8
Produces violet artichokes with a delicate taste. In
mild climates, artichokes appear the first year and
produce for at least three years.
Artemisia ‘Huntington’
PERENNIAL 30-42” x 30”
Artichoke (see also Cynara) (Cynara)
z3
Finely cut, silvery-gray foliage adorns this bushy
plant. Equally stunning in containers and borders.
An excellent choice for areas with poor, dry soil.
ARUM (Arrow Leaf)
Arum italicum
ARMERIA (Sea Thrift)
PERENNIAL 12” x 24-36”
Artemisia lactiflora ‘Guizhou’
Armeria maritima ‘Dusseldorf’
PERENNIAL 6-8” x 12”
HERB 2’ x 2’
z7
Unique shade plant. Each 2” bloom resembles
a mouse hiding among the arrow-shaped green
leaves. May go dormant in summer. A Great Plant
Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’
HERB 5-6’ x 4’
Artemisia dracunculus ‘Sativus’
(French Tarragon)
z10
Delicate silver foliage forms attractive soft
mounds. Adds soft texture year ’round.
Artemisia absinthium ‘Lambrook Silver’
ARGYRANTHEMUM
ANNUAL 12” x 10”
z7
Attractive, fern-like, silvery foliage and a tidy,
clumping habit.
Glossy, finely textured, silvery-white leaves make a
stunning accent. Vigorous and easy to grow.
Argyranthemum ‘Perfect Pink’
Soft, feathery, gray leaves form a mound of finely
divided foliage. Provides textural interest in the
garden. Can also be used as a small hedge.
Artemisia pycnocephala ‘David’s Choice’
Arrhenatherum elatius bulbosum
‘Variegatum’ (Striped Oat Grass)
Short, bright white-and-green striped foliage is
topped with pure white seedheads in summer.
Makes a nice spreading groundcover where
temperatures are moderate. Arenaria montana
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 24-36”
z6
ARRHENATHERUM (Oat Grass)
GRASS 12” x 24-36”
ARENARIA (Sandwort)
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Armeria ‘Victor Reiter’
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ‘Vancouver Jade’
GROUNDCOVER 4” x 36-72”
z3
z5
Broad, jagged, silvery-white foliage makes a
striking companion to bright or dark colored
plants. Provides a wonderful textural accent.
Native to the Pacific Northwest.
z4
Globe-like, deep rose-pink flowers cover this
compact perennial from spring into summer and
again in fall.
PERENNIAL 48” x 24-36”
z3
Dark green, nearly black foliage has a red-tinted
underside. Sprays of pearly white flowers appear in
early summer to produce a striking combination.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
z7
Spear-shaped, glossy green leaves are marbled
with silver and appear in late winter. Flowers
are not showy, but the bright orange-red berries
in summer more than make up for it. May go
dormant in summer. Blooming Advantage Design Guide
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Aruncus - Aster
ARUNCUS (Goat’s Beard)
Aruncus dioicus
PERENNIAL 6’ x 4’
z4
Showy, plume-like spikes of tiny cream-colored
flowers rise well above the deep-green, finely cut
foliage in early to midsummer, creating a bold
effect in shade.
Asparagus ‘Purple Passion’
PERENNIAL 10-16” x 20”
HERB 3-4’ x 2’
Profuse, starry, cool blue daisies cover this
compact, disease-resistant selection. Dark green
foliage. Excellent choice for late season color in
mixed borders.
z3
Perhaps the tastiest, most tender asparagus yet.
So sweet it can be eaten raw. New shoots emerge
greenish purple, then mature to deep purple.
Harvest the second year. A heavy producer.
z3
Aster dumosus ‘Wood’s Pink’
(Symphyotrichum dumosus ‘Alice Haslam’)
Aruncus ‘Misty Lace’
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
Aster dumosus ‘Wood’s Blue’
(Symphyotrichum dumosus ‘Alice Haslam’)
ASPARAGUS
ASTELIA (Silver Spear)
z3
Dainty creamy-white panicles top fern-like green
leaves and red stems. Upright, clumping foliage is
more compact than the species.
ASARUM (Ginger)
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 16”
Astelia ‘Silver Shadow’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 4’
z8
Strap-like, metallic silver-green leaves with
pendulous tips. Handsome architectural focal
point. Small white flowers emerge in summer
and are followed by purple fruit. Excellent
container plant.
Asarum caudatum (Western Wild Ginger)
GROUNDCOVER 4-5” x 18-24”
z4
z3
This compact Aster has dark green foliage with
strong resistance to mildew and rust. Beautiful
pink flowers with yellow centers bloom profusely
in fall.
Aster dumosus ‘Wood’s Purple’
(Symphyotrichum dumosus
‘Wood’s Purple’)
PERENNIAL 10-16” x 18”
Northwest native perennial whose heart-shaped
leaves slowly form a groundcover. Performs best
in moist, well-drained soil in open woodlands.
Drought-tolerant once established.
ASTER (though nearly ALL Asters are now
reassigned to Symphyotrichum, Eurybia genera, we
are continuing to refer to them as Asters so we can all
find them!)
z3
Profuse, starry, royal-purple daisies cover this
compact, disease-resistant selection with dark
green foliage. A superior selection for late season
color in the mixed border.
Aster ageratoides ‘Starshine’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 24-30”
Asarum europaeum
(European Wild Ginger)
GROUNDCOVER 3” x 12”
z4
Forms a lush carpet of glossy green leaves.
Unusual purplish-green flowers appear hidden
beneath the foliage in late spring. Grows best in
rich, moist soil in part shade. A Great Plant Pick
for the Pacific Northwest. AsclepiasAsclepias incarnata ‘Cinderella’
(Milkweed)
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 30-36”
z3
Vanilla-scented, rosy-pink flowers bloom from late
spring through summer and age to various similar
hues, creating a pleasing multicolored effect. Easy.
Aster divaricatus ‘Eastern Star’
(aka Symphytotrichum)
(Eurybia divaricata ‘Eastern Star’)
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 24-36”
z3
Numerous small flowers have single white blooms
with yellow centers that mature to a subtle rose
pink. Thrives in dry shade.
Aster dumosus ‘Alice Haslam’
(Symphyotrichum dumosus ‘Alice Haslam’)
Asclepias tuberosa ‘Gay Butterflies’
(Butterfly Weed)
PERENNIAL 24” x 18-24”
z4
Masses of small white daisies with yellow eyes
from midsummer onward. A unique selection
with superb resistance to powdery mildew.
Award of Merit recipient from the Royal Boskoop
Horticultural Society.
z4
Produces bright flower clusters in yellow, orange,
and red. Prefers somewhat dry, well-drained soil
and a sunny location.
PERENNIAL 10-16” x 20”
z3
Double, deep rose-hued flowers grace this
compact aster in late summer. Perfect for the
front of the border, it prefers a sunny spot with
moist soil.
Aster ‘Kickin Carmine Red’
(Symphyotrichum ‘Kickin’ Carmine Red’)
PERENNIAL 12-20” x 14-18”
Aster ‘Kickin Mauve’
(Symphyotrichum ‘Kickin Mauve’)
PERENNIAL 12-20” x 14-18”
PERENNIAL 18” x 14”
z3
Semi-double, soft lavender-blue flowers add color
to the late summer garden.
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z5
Semi-double, deep mauve-purple flowers with
golden centers completely cover the plant from
midsummer till early fall. Compact, bushy habit.
Aster ‘Kickin Purple’
(Symphyotrichum ‘Kickin Purple’)
PERENNIAL 12-20” x 14-18”
z5
Produces an abundance of semi-double, violetpurple flowers. Compact, bushy habit.
Aster lateriflorus ‘Prince’
(Symphyotrichum lateriflorum ‘Prince’)
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
Aster dumosus ‘Professor Anton Kippenburg’
(Symphyotrichum dumosus ‘Professor
Anton Kippenburg’)
z5
Semi-double, vibrant carmine-red flowers with
golden centers completely cover this compact
variety summer and fall.
z4
Tiny, white, rosy-eyed daisies top dense, deep
purple foliage. Excellent for late season color in
the perennial garden. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
Aster - Astilbe
Aster novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’
(Symphyotrichyum novae-angliae
‘Purple Dome’)
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 18-24”
Astilbe simplicifolia ‘Hennie Graafland’
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Hyacinth’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
PERENNIAL 24” x 30”
z3
Clear pink flowers top bronze-green leaves. Handsome glossy foliage provides season-long interest.
z4
This classic, compact cultivar is loaded with
gorgeous, deep purple blossoms throughout
the fall.
Aster oblongifolius ‘Dream of Beauty’
z4
An amazing fall display of fragrant, light pink
flowers with burnt-orange centers. Spreads to
form a dense carpet of flowers and grows in
almost any soil.
z3
Fountain-like, arching, light pink panicles top
fresh green foliage. This tall variety is a very
effective focal point in moist, shady gardens.
PERENNIAL 30” x 20”
z5
Large, single, lavender-blue flowers bloom from
summer through fall. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
z3
Long, gracefully arching, deep dusty-rose plumes
add an air of elegance to moist shade gardens
from July through August. Unusual, hard-to-find
selection. Prefers shade, but tolerates some sun in
moist soil.
PERENNIAL 20” x 24”
z3
Dark pink plumes rise atop distinctive dark green
foliage. Prefers a shady site, but tolerates some sun
if kept moist.
z3
Elegant, arching, white plumes top fresh green
foliage in summer. Impressively large flowers
glow in shade.
z5
PERENNIAL 36-48” x 24-30”
z3
Graceful, 3-4’ arching plumes of true red appear
in June. Makes a big impact in the back of the
shade border.
PERENNIAL 14” x 12”
PERENNIAL 40” x 24”
Aster x lateriflorus ‘Coombe Fishacre’
(Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
‘Coombe Fishacre’)
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Red Charm’
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Snowdrift’
Astilbe thunbergii
‘Professor Van der Wielen’
PERENNIAL 36” x 18”
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Lilli Goos’
Astilbe thunbergii ‘Ostrich Plume’
Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
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Astilbe thunbergii ‘Betsy Cuperus’
PERENNIAL 40” x 24”
PERENNIAL 12” x 24-30”
z3
Fresh, glossy green foliage holds graceful plumes
of lilac-colored flowers from June to July. Thrives
in rich, moist soil.
z3
Clean white blooms adorn deep green foliage
from June to July. Prefers shady sites, but can
tolerate some sun if kept moist.
Astilbe x japonica ‘Avalanche’
A graceful fall bloomer whose soft lilac daisies
develop rosy central buttons as they mature. A
smart choice for filling in or weaving through
borders. Extremely mildew-resistant.
PERENNIAL 18” x 18”
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Amethyst’
PERENNIAL 20” x 24”
z3
Lavender-pink plumes top this shade-loving
perennial in summer. Tolerates some sun if
kept moist.
ASTILBE (False Spirea)
z3
Short, airy plumes of pristine white adorn this
shade garden favorite. Elegant green foliage
contrasts nicely with the flowers.
Astilbe x japonica ‘Peach Blossom’
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
Astilbe chinensis ‘Pumila’
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 18-24”
z3
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Bridal Veil’
This dwarf, spreading perennial has lavenderpink spikes from July to September. Forms a
groundcover in moist shade.
Elegant, airy sprays of clear white flowers appear
from late spring through early summer. Ferny
foliage adds graceful texture to shade gardens.
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
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Large (2’), airy, soft peachy-pink plumes arch
gracefully over handsome green foliage in late
spring. One of the first Astilbes to bloom.
Astilbe x japonica ‘Queen of Holland’
PERENNIAL 20” x 18”
Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii ‘Purpurkerze’
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 18-24”
z3
Very vigorous, clean foliage is topped with
long, columnar, rosy-purple panicles from June
to July. Prefers full shade, but tolerates some sun
if kept moist. Astilbe x arendsii ‘Bumalda’
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
z3
Creamy-white flowers with a pink flush top
attractive green foliage.
Astilbe x japonica ‘Rhineland’
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Cattleya’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 2’
Astilbe ‘Delft Lace’
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 18-24”
z3
Deep blue-green foliage boasts a unique
silver overlay. Flowers in midsummer, with
clusters of deep salmon-pink buds opening to a
soft warm pink.
z3
Features glossy bronze foliage topped with airy
white plumes in late spring. Best in full shade, but
can tolerate some sun if kept moist.
z3
Tall, loosely clustered, rose-pink plumes glow above
dark foliage. Tolerates some sun if kept moist. z3
Vivid pink plumes top lustrous foliage on this easyto-grow charmer. Prefers moist, shady locations.
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Fanal’
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
z3
Deep blood-red plumes top green foliage from
June to July. Prefers a shady location, but tolerates
some sun if kept moist.
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Athyrium - Baptisia
ATHYRIUM (Fern)
AURINIA (Basket of Gold, Alyssum)
Athyrium filix-femina (Tatting Fern)
Aurinia saxatile ‘Gold Ball’
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12-18”
z3
A distinctive fern whose deep green fronds resemble necklaces. Delicate-looking but highly adaptable. A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
BACOPA (Sutera)
Bacopa ‘Colossal Blue’ (‘Balabolue’)
PERENNIAL 8” x 12”
z4
ANNUAL 8-12” x 8-12”
Clouds of golden-yellow flowers shine in
the garden in late spring. Perfect for cascading
over walls or rock gardens. An improved,
compact selection.
z10
Small, starry, blue flowers and carpet-like growth.
Unbeatable accent for mixed containers and baskets.
Bacopa ‘Dark Pink’
Athyrium filix-femina ‘Lady in Red’
(Lady Fern)
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2-3’
ANNUAL 4” x 12-24”
AUSTRALIAN MINT BUSH
z4
Vibrant red stems sport lacy green fronds. Needs
winter dormancy to produce its best stem color.
Prefers part shade and moist soil.
z9
Features small, star-shaped, dark pink flowers and
a cascading habit. An impressive spiller in mixed
containers and baskets.
(see Prostanthera)
AUTUMN FERN (see Dryopteris)
Bacopa ‘Great White’
AUTUMN MOOR GRASS (see Sesleria)
Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’
(Japanese Painted Fern)
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 18-24”
z3
Metallic, silvery-gray fronds with garnet veins.
Long-lived and reliable in moist, rich soil.
Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year and
a Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
ANNUAL 2-6” x 12”
AZARA
Azara integrifolia ‘Variegata’
z8
z4
BALLOTA (Horehound)
Ballota acetabulosa (Greek Horehound)
Aubrieta ‘Dr. Mules Variegata’
z4
Low-growing groundcover sports vibrant violetpurple flowers in spring that contrast nicely with
its variegated cream-and-green foliage. Superb
tumbling over rock walls.
Azara microphylla (Boxleaf Azara)
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 24-36”
SHRUB 15’ x 6’
An evergreen shrub with erect, white-felted stems
bearing round, hairy, grey-green leaves and pink
flowers in late summer.
z7
Small tree with dark, glossy foliage similar to that
of a boxwood. Tiny yellow flowers scented of white
chocolate appear in late winter, followed by small
blood-red fruit. Prefers well-drained soil. A Pacific
Northwest Great Plant Pick.
Baptisia australis
PERENNIAL 3’ x 4’
AZORELLA (Cushion Plant)
PERENNIAL 12” x 6”
z4
Red flowers in spring pop against variegated
cream-and-green foliage.
z4
BAPTISIA (False Indigo)
Azorella trifurcata ‘Nana’
Aubrieta ‘Red Flowering Variegated’
PERENNIAL 4-8” x 10-16”
z9
Masses of dainty lavender flowers cover this trailer
all season. Excellent cascading from containers
and as a groundcover.
Evergreen leaves have white-to-pale-pink edges.
Yellow flowers appear in late winter or early
spring, followed by black fruit.
Stunning blue-violet flowers cover a carpet of
medium green foliage in spring. A garden classic.
PERENNIAL 4” x 12”
Diminutive white flowers and a trailing habit.
Bacopa ‘Gulliver Lilac’
Aubrieta ‘Dr. Mules’
PERENNIAL 5” x 18”
z9
AVENS (see Geum)
SHRUB 14’ x 10-12’
AUBRIETA (Rock Cress)
ANNUAL 2-6” x 12”
z3
Small, tough, rigid leaves form a tight, textured
mound. Great spilling around rocks or edging
paths. Unusual.
z4
Sweet-pea panicles of indigo-blue flowers top
attractive blue-gray foliage. Puffy, charcoal seed
pods add ornamental interest. An outstanding,
long-lived perennial. 2010 PPA Plant of the Year.
Baptisia ‘Carolina Moonlight’
Aubrieta x cultorum ‘Large Flowered Mix’
PERENNIAL 5” x 18”
z4
Shades of purple, plum, and violet grace this earlyblooming rockery favorite. Beautiful cascading
down walls and sunny hillsides.
Aubrieta x cultorum ‘Rokey’s Purple’
PERENNIAL 3-6” x 24”
z3
A profusion of true purple blooms cover this lowgrowing perennial.
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PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3-4’
z4
BABY’S BREATH (see Gypsophila)
Striking blue-green foliage glows beneath stunning
18” spires of creamy-yellow flowers in early summer. Makes an elegant statement. Long-blooming.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
BACHELOR’S BUTTONS (see Gomphrena)
Baptisia ‘Purple Smoke’
BABY TEARS (see Soleirolia)
PERENNIAL 4’ x 3-4’
z4
Smoky-violet flowers with purple eyes bloom in
late spring on 4’ charcoal-hued stems. Mature
plants can bear over 50 blooming stalks. A Great
Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Baptisia - Bellflower
Baptisia ‘Solar Flare’
Basil, Rubin
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 36-48”
z4
Tall spikes of pea-like flowers emerge lemonyellow, then darken to deep orange with violet
hues. Vigorous, upright, vase-shaped plants
can produce more than a 100 stems at maturity.
A unique selection from the Chicago Botanic
Garden and Chicagoland Grows.
HERB 24-36” x 24”
z10
Deep maroon-red leaves are quite tasty. The best
dark-leaved basil in terms of flavor and vigor. Use
fresh in salads, beverages, and herbal vinegars.
PERENNIAL 12-14” x 32-38”
z5
z10
Tender culinary herb whose shiny fragrant leaves
have an anise flavor. Remove flowers to prolong
the leaf harvest.
BASKET OF GOLD (see Alyssum)
Baptisia ‘Twilite Prairieblues’
BAY LAUREL (Laurus nobilis)
z4
Handsome blue-green foliage is topped with
tightly packed, 32” spires of deep violet-andlemon blooms. Robust and vigorous.
BARREN STRAWBERRY
(see Waldsteinia)
Bay Laurel
HERB 12-20’ x 15’
z7
Aromatic leaves are excellent for flavoring savory
dishes. Dense, pyramidal shrub slowly grows to
over 20’ in mild climates, but is easily kept smaller
in containers. Fragrant creamy-yellow flowers
appear in early summer on female plants. A great
Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
z9
Produces a profusion of dainty scarlet trumpets
over rich chocolate foliage from summer to fall.
Fantastic in hanging baskets, combo planters, and
the garden. Unique and very showy.
Begonia ‘Bonfire Orange’
TENDER PERENNIAL 12-24” x 18-20”
z9
A stunning profusion of pendulous, bright orangered blooms all season. Tolerates a wide variety of
conditions. Easy.
Begonia ‘Gene Daniels’
TENDER PERENNIAL 4’ x 4’
z9
Large, distinctive, felted, bronzy-green leaves with
deep burgundy undersides. Shrub-like habit. Petite
pink flowers appear spring through fall. Great
container plant. Transition indoors in late fall.
Bay Laurel, Crestwood
BASIL (Ocimum)
HERB 12-20’ x 15’
Basil, Genovese
HERB 12-24” x 10-18”
z10
Italian cultivar with large tasty leaves and excellent
flavor. Pinch flower buds to promote vegetative
growth, and harvest leaves often. Great for pesto
and tomato dishes.
Basil, Greek Columnar
HERB 24-36” x 12-16”
z10
Bright green foliage and an upright form make this
culinary basil an attractive addition to any garden.
Creates a nice hedge when planted close together.
Basil, Magic Mountain
HERB 30” x 20”
z10
Sports purple-veined, dark green leaves and large
flowers. More cold-hardy than most basils. Mild
flavor. Leave flowers if grown as an ornamental;
for culinary uses, pinch to encourage branching.
Basil, Pesto Perpetuo
z10
An upright form with light green foliage lined
in creamy white. No flowers make it an excellent
culinary basil. Harvest frequently.
z7
Aromatic leaves are more rounded than the
species. Excellent for flavoring soups, stews, and
sauces. Creamy-white flowers bloom in late spring.
Begonia ‘Rex Cherry Mint’
TENDER PERENNIAL 12-15” x 15-20”
z9
Bold, toothy leaves edged in silvery-white whose
deep pink centers sport nearly black veins. Great
patio plant in warm weather. Overwinter indoors.
Bay Laurel, Willowleaf
HERB 12-20’ x 15’
HERB 24” x 18”
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TENDER PERENNIAL 12-24” x 18-20”
Basil, Thai
Oversized, cream-to-light-lemon-yellow flowers
appear earlier than most baptisias. Its 14” height
makes it well suited for patios and small gardens.
Prefers acidic soil.
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 4-5’
BEGONIA
Begonia boliviensis ‘Bonfire Chocolate Red’
HERB 18-24” x 18-24”
Baptisia ‘Spilled Buttermilk’
BEGGAR’S TICK (see Bidens)
z7
Aromatic leaves are more lance-like than the
species but carry the same savory flavor. Creamywhite flowers bloom in late spring.
Begonia ‘Rex Cool White’
TENDER PERENNIAL 12-15” x 15-20”
z9
Bears serrated, nearly solid silvery-white leaves
with faint gray veins. Glows in shade.
BEACH ASTER (see Erigeron)
BEACH STRAWBERRY (see Fragaria)
BEARBERRY (see Arctostaphylos)
Begonia ‘Rex Pink’
TENDER PERENNIAL 12-15” x 15-20”
z9
Bubblegum-pink leaves are faintly edged in silver
and sport inky-black veins. Thrives in full to part
shade. Overwinter indoors, or treat as an annual.
BEARD TONGUE (see Penstemon)
BEAR’S BREECHES (see Acanthus)
BELLFLOWER (see Campanula)
BEAUTYBERRY (see Callicarpa)
BEE BALM (see Monarda)
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Bellis - Bloody Cranesbill
Bergenia cordifolia ‘Winterglut’
BELLIS (English Daisy)
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 18”
Bellis perennis ‘Pomponette Mix’
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 12”
z3
Showy magenta-red flowers bloom in spring and
occasionally in fall. Large rounded foliage glows
burgundy in fall and winter. Very effective when
planted en masse.
z4
Miniature double daisies in red, pink, and white
bloom profusely for many weeks in spring.
Biennial.
BERLANDIERA (Chocolate Flower)
Berlandiera lyrata
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
z4
Aromatic, daisy-like flowers feature yellow rays,
maroon-brown center discs, and green cuplike bracts. Night-blooming flowers smell like
chocolate. Unique. Bergenia ‘Glockenturm’
PERENNIAL 18” x 18”
Bellis perennis ‘Pomponette Red’
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 12”
z4
Shades of rose-red double daisies with yellow
centers cover bright green foliage in spring. A
colorful accent for rock gardens. Biennial.
z4
Double, rose-hued daisies cover bright green
foliage in spring. A nice addition to rock gardens.
Biennial.
An award-winner with brilliant golden-yellow
flowers that cover the plant all season. Great
for mixed baskets and containers and as a
bedding plant.
Delicate pink flowers age to a deeper pink in
spring. Smaller foliage than most varieties,
reaching a mere 10” tall.
PERENNIAL 18” x 12”
Bergenia ‘Abendglocken’
PERENNIAL 14” x 14”
z3
A clumping form whose large, glossy, leathery
foliage turns a beautiful maroon color in fall and
winter. Rich magenta flower spikes.
BIDENS
TENDER PERENNIAL 6-8” x 12-20”
z10
PERENNIAL 8-10” x 18-20”
z3
Bergenia ‘Morgenrote’ (Morning Red)
BERGENIA (Elephant’s Ears)
BETONY (see Stachys)
Bidens ferulifolia Namid Compact Yellow
Bergenia hybrida ‘Baby Doll’
Bellis perennis ‘Pomponette Rose’
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 12”
z3
Sturdy leaves turn purple-maroon in winter.
Deep magenta flowers appear in spring, then
sporadically throughout summer and fall. Adds
texture to late season gardens.
z3
Short racemes of deep carmine flowers top
crinkled, deep green leaves. Very attractive coolseason burgundy foliage. Reblooms.
BIG BLUESTEM (see Andropogon)
BISHOP’S HAT (see Epimedium)
BISHOP’S WEED (see Aegopodium)
Bergenia ‘Pink Dragonfly’
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 15”
Bergenia ‘Abendglut’ (Evening Glow)
PERENNIAL 18” x 12”
z3
An improved form with semi-double, deep
magenta bells along upright red stem from March
to May. Adds substance to the border. Maroon
winter color. Excellent selection.
z3
Forms a low clump of tidy, narrow, green leaves
that take on rich plum-red tones in winter. Bellshaped, pink flowers rise above the shiny foliage
in mid-spring. BITTER ROOT (see Lewisia)
BLACK BUGBANE (see Cimicifuga)
BLACK-EYED SUSAN (see Rudbeckia)
Bergenia purpurascens
PERENNIAL 15” x 24”
Bergenia agavifolia
PERENNIAL 12” x 12-16”
z3
An unusual Bergenia with round, olive-green
leaves edged in burgundy. White blooms with pink
calyxes appear in early spring.
z3
Reddish-purple flowers in spring complement
deep green leaves with reddish hues on their
undersides. Foliage becomes burgundy in winter
and early spring. Easy!
BLANKETFLOWER (see Gaillardia)
BLAZING STAR (see Liatris)
BLECHNUM (Fern)
Bergenia ‘Ruby Elf’
Bergenia ‘Beethoven’
PERENNIAL 1’ x 2’
PERENNIAL 12” x 12”
z3
Large white flowers blushed with rose are carried
on short spikes above deep green foliage in spring.
Foliage takes on a slightly red tinge in winter.
Forms nice spreading mounds.
A lovely compact plant with succulent green
summer leaves that turn burgundy-red in winter.
Pretty clusters of ruby-red bells display on 10”
stems in spring. A great addition to semi-shade
borders and mixed containers.
Bergenia ‘Bressingham Ruby’
Bergenia ‘Silberlicht’
PERENNIAL 14” x 12”
z4
Best known for its ruby-red winter foliage, this
Bergenia sports deep rose-pink flowers in spring.
Nice groundcover and container accent.
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PERENNIAL 18” x 24”
z3
Delicate white flowers age to pink and appear
above large, medium-green foliage. Nice red-tinted
fall and winter color. Great for mass planting.
Vigorous.
Blechnum spicant (Deer Fern)
PERENNIAL 16” x 24”
z5
This tufted fern has compact, symmetrical
fronds. Essential to natural woodland gardens.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest
and a Northwest native.
BLEEDING HEART (see Dicentra)
BLOOD GRASS (see Imperata)
BLOODY CRANESBILL (see Geranium)
Blue Elderberry - Bush Ivy
BLUE ELDERBERRY (see Sambucus)
BLUE FESCUE (see Festuca)
BLUE FLAX (see Linum)
BLUE GRAMMA, MOSQUITO
GRASS (see Bouteloua)
BLUE HAIR GRASS (see Koeleria)
BOUTELOUA (Grama Grass)
BRUNNERA
(Siberian Forget-Me-Nots, Bugloss)
Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition’
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 24-36”
z4
Brush-like flowers rise up from blue-green foliage
in midsummer and are suspended for months
on stiff, weather-resistant stems. Flowers turn
chartreuse by fall, then mature to long-lasting
blonde seed heads. Grows larger than the native
Blue Gramma.
z3
Heart-shaped leaves have a somewhat fuzzy
texture and narrow, irregular variegation. Sprays of
blue forget-me-not flowers emerge in early spring.
A nice addition to woodlands gardens.
Brachyscome ‘Radiant Magenta’
TENDER PERENNIAL 5-7” x 6-8”
z9
Dark green foliage sets off the daisy-like, brilliant
magenta flowers from spring to fall. Prefers full
sun and average, well-drained soil.
BLUE STAR (see Amsonia)
BLUE STAR CREEPER
z3
Small azure-blue flowers reminiscent of forgetme-nots rise above attractive heart-shaped foliage.
Tolerates full shade. A striking groundcover when
planted en masse.
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
BOX HONEYSUCKLE (see Lonicera)
BRACHYSCOME (Swan River Daisy)
BLUE SKYFLOWER (see Thunbergia)
PERENNIAL 18” x 18”
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Brunnera macrophylla ‘Hadspen Cream’
BLUE MOOR GRASS (see Sesleria)
BLUE OAT GRASS (see Helictotrichon)
Brunnera macrophylla
BRASS BUTTONS (see Leptinella)
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 15”
z3
Heart-shaped leaves with a frosty silver overlay
and light green veining are topped with tiny
clusters of airy, bright blue flowers in spring.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
(see Laurentia and Pratia)
BRAZILIAN PETUNIA (see Ruellia)
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Looking Glass’
BROADLEAF STONECROP (see Sedum)
This sport of ‘Jack Frost’ boasts larger, more silvery
leaves and a mounding habit. Thrives in shade.
Blue forget-me-not flowers in spring.
BLUE THROATWORT (see Trachelium)
BLUE VERVAIN (see Verbena)
PERENNIAL 18” x 15”
z3
BROCADE WILLOW (see Salix)
BLUE WHEAT GRASS (see Agropyron)
BLUE WILLOW (see Salix)
BLUEBEARD (see Caryopteris)
BLUEBERRY (see Vaccinium)
BLUE-EYED GRASS (see Sisyrinchium)
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Variegata’
BRUGMANSIA (Angel’s Trumpet)
Brugmansia ‘Charles Grimaldi’
EVERGREEN 8-10’ x 6-8’
z9
An exceptionally vigorous cultivar named after the
late landscape designer. Large, pendulous, orangeyellow flowers have strong recurved petals and are
slightly fragrant. Provides a bold tropical effect.
Brugmansia x candida ‘Miner’s Claim’
TENDER PERENNIAL 5-7’ x 5-7’
BLUESTEM (see Schizachyrium)
BORAGE
z9
Showy leaves are light green with creamywhite edges. Large, creamy-pink trumpets
bedeck branches from mid to late summer.
From Keith Miner.
z10
Edible, star-shaped, bright blue flowers carry a
mild cucumber flavor. Coarse, fuzzy leaves. Add
to salads, or freeze the flowers in ice cube trays
to give beverages extra color and beauty. Highly
attractive to bees.
BUGBANE (see Cimicifuga)
BUGELWEED (see Ajuga)
BURNET
Burnet (Poterium officinalis)
HERB 12-14” x 12-16”
Borage (Borago officinalis)
HERB 2’ x 2’
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 18”
z3
Large, heart-shaped leaves have bold white
margins. Bright blue forget-me-not flowers appear
in early spring. A good deer-resistant alternative
to hostas. Brugmansia x cubensis ‘Snowbank’
TENDER PERENNIAL 5’ x 5’
z9
Brightly variegated foliage sports broad white
margins and soft gray-green interiors. Fragrant,
trumpet-like, peach-colored flowers appear in
summer. Vigorous and exotic.
z4
Rose-colored flowers and slightly incised graygreen leaves make a pretty addition to salads,
soups, and vinegars. Adds a cucumber-like nutty
flavor to dishes.
BURNET (see also Sanguisorba)
BUSH IVY (see Fatshedera)
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Bushy Aster - Calibrachoa
BUSHY ASTER (see Aster)
Calibrachoa ‘Callie Star Pink’
CALAMINTHA (Calamint)
BUTTERFLY WEED (see Asclepias)
ANNUAL 10” x 14”
Calamintha nepeta ‘White Cloud’
PERENNIAL 18” x 12-24”
z5
Clouds of small white flowers appear to float
above dense mats of pungent gray-green foliage.
Long-blooming. Excellent edger and groundcover.
Bees crave it.
CALAMAGROSTIS
(Feather Reed Grass)
Calibrachoa ‘Can Can Terra Cotta’
Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Eldorado’
GRASS 30-60” x 20-24”
ANNUAL 10-15” x 15-24”
z4
Unusual foliage plant whose narrow green leaves
sport bright gold centers that radiate out in the
sunlight. Attractive, wheat-like seed heads appear
in early summer and persist all season.
Calamagrostis arundinacea brachytricha
GRASS 3-4’ x 3’
z5
Upright fluffy flower spikes emerge briefly in early
summer, then bloom again in fall. A graceful,
arching grass that grows well in moist locations.
CALANDRINIA (Purslane)
Calandrinia spectabilis
PERENNIAL 8-12’ x 24-36’
z9
Two-inch magenta flowers unfold in succession at
the ends of increasingly longer stems as the season
progresses. The result is a cloud of strikingly
colorful, semi-vining stems above a low-growing,
blue-gray rosette of succulent leaves.
Calamagrostis foliosus
z5
A beautiful cool-season bunchgrass native to
Northern California. Gray-green foliage with very
attractive, short, arching flower stalks that mature
to golden-wheat. Salt and drought tolerant.
Calibrachoa ‘Double Lemon’
ANNUAL 10-15” x 10-15”
z10
Gorgeous double lemon flowers nonstop. Heattolerant. A wonderful spiller.
ANNUAL 15” x 24”
Calceolaria biflora ‘Goldcap’
PERENNIAL 12” x 8”
z9
Blooms sport an unusual blend of yellow mottled
with splashes of orange and red. Performs
continuously throughout the growing season with
minimal care and maintenance.
Calibrachoa ‘Double Rose Chai’
CALCEOLARIA
(Pocketbook Plant, Lady’s Purse)
GRASS 18-24” x 18-24”
z9
Trailing variety with soothing light pink tones.
Performs well in a wide range of climates and
conditions. Best effect is achieved in containers
and hanging baskets. A Proven Winners hybrid.
z6
A petite charmer whose sweet, pouch-like blooms
of golden-yellow are dotted with red. Nice
selection for shady rock gardens.
z9
A semi-trailing variety with early-forming,
bicolored blooms whose cream centers and pink
highlights accent the second layer of petals. A
solid performer.
Calibrachoa MB ‘Bouquet Cream’
ANNUAL 8-12” x 12”
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Avalanche’
GRASS 3-5’ x 3-5’
z5
Medium-sized clumps showcase dramatically
striped foliage. Airy, rose-tinged plumes take on
warm golden hues later in the season.
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’
GRASS 5’ x 2’
z4
Soft green leaves are topped with tall, vertical,
rose-colored plumes that mature to golden wheat.
Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year and a
Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
CALENDULA (Poet’s Marigold)
Calendula officinalis
ANNUAL 9-20” x 10-20”
z10
A gardener’s favorite in varying shades of yellow
and orange with single and double flowers.
Pungent petals color soups, custards, rice,
and vinegars.
CALIBRACHOA (Million Bells)
Calibrachoa ‘Callie Bright Red’
ANNUAL 10” x 10”
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Overdam’
GRASS 3’ x 2’
z5
Arching, green-and-white striped leaves are
topped with upright bronze flower spikes that
gradually become buff. Foliage takes on red tinges
in the fall.
z9
Profuse, intense red blooms all season. Improved
branching habit. Striking in hanging baskets and
container gardens.
Calibrachoa ‘Callie Light Blue’
ANNUAL 10” x 14”
z9
Trailing variety with handsome light blue tones.
Performs well in a wide range of climates and
conditions. Best effect is achieved in containers
and hanging baskets. A Proven Winners hybrid.
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Produces a profusion of cream-colored blossoms
with brilliant yellow centers. Compact, mounding
habit is well-suited to containers, hanging baskets,
window boxes, and landscapes.
Calibrachoa MB ‘Wine’
ANNUAL 8-12” x 12”
z9
Numerous wine-colored blossoms feature brilliant
yellow centers. Compact, mounding habit.
Versatile.
Calibrachoa MB® ‘Brilliant Pink’
ANNUAL 12-15” x 15-20”
z9
Produces trumpet-shaped, brilliant pink blooms
from spring until a hard frost. Self-cleaning.
Calibrachoa MB® ‘Neon Yellow’
ANNUAL 8-10” x 10”
z9
Trumpet-shaped, neon-yellow blooms nonstop
from spring until a hard frost. No deadheading
required.
Calibrachoa - Campanula
Callicarpa japonica ‘Snow Storm’
Calibrachoa MF ‘Double Red’
ANNUAL 10-15” x 10-15”
z9
A semi-trailing variety with early-forming,
double-red blooms. Performs very well all
summer.
SHRUB 36-48” x 36-48”
Campanula cochleariifolia ‘Bavarian Blue’
z5
PERENNIAL 4” x 12”
New foliage emerges white, takes on a speckling of
green, then matures to a solid medium green. Soft,
light pink flowers that emerge in July and August
become showy purple berries in fall and winter.
Calibrachoa Mini Famous ‘Apricot Red Eye’
ANNUAL 10-15” x 10-15”
z10
Stunning apricot flowers with red centers bloom
nonstop. Lovely spilling out of baskets and mixed
containers. Heat-tolerant.
Calibrachoa Mini Famous ‘Dark Blue’
ANNUAL 4” x 18-24”
z9
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 6-12”
CALOCEPHALUS (Silver Bush)
Calocephalus brownii
SHRUB 18-24” x 24”
z8
Heavily branched, chalk-white, woolly shrub.
Yellow button flowers in summer. A unique,
twiggy accent for containers and an excellent
choice for rockeries. Dramatic and unusual.
Campanula glomerata ‘Emerald’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 12-18”
PERENNIAL 20-24” x 12-16”
Rich, double, amethyst-purple flowers
bloom nonstop. A trailing, heat-tolerant
variety. Impressive spilling out of baskets and
mixed containers.
Calibrachoa Mini Famous
‘Double Magenta’
ANNUAL 15” x 24”
Striking double blooms of blazing magenta
framed with dark green foliage. A continuous
bloomer that performs well in containers and
landscape beds.
Calibrachoa Mini Famous ‘Purple’
ANNUAL 4” x 18-24”
z4
Produces loose clusters of star-like, deep blue
blossoms on 1-2’ spikes from late spring to early
summer. Grass-like basal leaves. Dormant in
summer. A Northwest native and a Great Plant
Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
z9
Rich, deep purple flowers bloom from spring till
frost. An especially effective, heat-tolerant spiller.
z5
Spectacular bell-shaped, violet flowers cover this
perennial for many months. Vigorously spreads to
form a small groundcover. A Great Plant Pick for
the Pacific Northwest.
Campanula carpatica ‘Deep Blue Clips’
PERENNIAL 6” x 8-12”
PERENNIAL 3-5” x 14”
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
z3
Lovely, large, rosy-lavender bells bloom along 2’
stalks. Adds a nice touch of mid-season color to
cottage gardens. A hard-to-find classic.
z5
Attractive, upward-facing, blue-violet flowers.
Very fragrant. Reblooms nicely with a little
deadheading. A great addition to gardens
and containers.
Campanula persicifolia ‘La Belle’
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
z4
Double China-blue bellflowers resemble small
roses on short stems in early summer. Grows to
just 2’ tall. Semi-evergreen basal foliage.
z5
Clusters of stunning purple berries line bare
branches in fall. Berries appear earlier than other
varieties. Pale lavender flowers appear in summer. Campanula persicifolia ‘Alba’
Campanula persicifolia ‘Hidcote Amethyst’
Callicarpa dichotoma ‘Early Amethyst’
SHRUB 3-4’ x 3-4’
z4
Large purple bellflowers create a vivid show
clustered atop short stems. One of the most
floriferous bellflowers.
z4
Stunning, large, deep blue flowers cover this
alpine garden classic in summer. Attractive
compact habit.
Campanula carpatica ‘Samantha’
CALLICARPA (Beauty Berry)
z3
Prolific clusters of star-shaped, lilac-purple flowers
appear over most of the strong, upright, wellbranched stems.
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 18”
z4
Large, sparkling white bells on 24” tall stems.
CALIFORNIA FESCUE (see Festuca)
CALIFORNIA LILAC (see Ceanothus)
PERENNIAL 10-15” x 15-18”
PERENNIAL 16” x 16”
Campanula ‘Birch Hybrid’
PERENNIAL 6” x 10”
Campanula glomerata ‘Freya’
Campanula glomerata ‘Joan Elliott’
CAMPANULA (Bellflower)
z9
z3
Sky-blue clusters stand well above the foliage
on sturdy, purplish-black stems. Four-inch
blooms make for a striking display over the
emerald-green foliage.
Camassia quamash (Small Camas)
z10
z5
Starry lavender-blue flowers top brilliant golden
foliage. An eye-catching charmer that brightens
partial shade even when not in bloom. A Great
Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
CAMASSIA (Camas)
ANNUAL 10-15” x 10-15”
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Campanula garganica ‘Dickson’s Gold’
Trumpet-shaped, deep-blue flowers open
nonstop spring through fall. Excellent in baskets,
containers, and as a groundcover.
Calibrachoa Mini Famous
‘Double Amethyst’
z3
A profusion of thimble-shaped, blue flowers
sparkle all summer over neat, mat-forming foliage.
Ideal for edging, rockery, and containers.
Campanula carpatica ‘White Clips’
PERENNIAL 3-4” x 12”
z4
Large, cup-shaped, sparkling white flowers cover
a tidy foliage clump. Excellent rock garden plant,
edger, and groundcover.
Campanula persicifolia ‘Telham Beauty’
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 18”
z4
Large, open, blue flowers are carried on 3’ stems.
Easy to grow and maintain. A great addition to
mixed perennial borders.
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Campanula - Carex
Campanula portenschlagiana
Canna ‘Bengal Tiger’
PERENNIAL 4” x 24”
z4
Vigorous creeper whose clusters of bell-shaped,
violet-blue flowers bloom for months. A Great
Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Carex elata ‘Bowle’s Golden’
PERENNIAL 6’ x 12-24”
z7
GRASS 24-36” x 24-36”
Flamboyant yellow-and-green striped foliage
is topped with brilliant orange flowers from
midsummer until frost. Provides a bold tropical
effect when planted in groups by the sunny edge
of a pond.
z5
This incandescent golden grass makes a
gorgeous foliage accent for mixed borders and
pond perimeters. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
Campanula poscharskyana
Carex flacca ‘Blue Zinger’
PERENNIAL 6-9” x 14”
z4
Canna ‘Intrigue’
PERENNIAL 5-7’ x 3-4’
Rich, coppery-orange foliage with salmon
highlights and a scalloped, yellow-gold edge.
Sun-tolerant and very showy.
Narrow, pointed, purple-gray foliage. 7’-tall
clumps produce small, bright orange-red flowers
in late summer. Provides a tropical touch wherever
sun and moisture are plentiful. Makes a stunning
focal point.
Campanula poscharskyana ‘Blue Gown’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
GROUNDCOVER 10-18” x 12-16”
z5
z7
z3
Star-like, true blue flowers cover this low-growing
variety for many months. Lovely spilling over walls
and edges. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
Tufted, grassy, bluish-gray foliage slowly spreads to
form a groundcover. Versatile and easy to grow.
Carex flagellifera ‘Kiwi’
GRASS 18” x 18”
z7
Soft and fountain-like, with finely textured, pale
green blades and yellow highlights. Perfect for
containers and borders. Golden highlights appear
in fall.
CAPE FUCHSIA (see Phygelius)
CAPSICUM (Ornamental Pepper)
Campanula punctata ‘Hot Lips’
PERENNIAL 10” x 10”
Capsicum annuum ‘Black Pearl’
z4
ANNUAL 18-24” x 18-24”
Long-blooming, 2”, tubular, white bellflowers are
heavily speckled with burgundy-pink “lips.”
Campanula ‘Sarastro’
PERENNIAL 15-18” x 18-24”
z5
Similar to ‘Kent Belle’, but grows just 18” tall and
boasts larger, violet-blue bellflowers. Blooms
repeatedly in summer if deadheaded.
Campanula x pulloides ‘Jelly Bells’
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 12-15”
z5
Large, deep violet-blue bells nod over a bright
green mat of foliage in spring. A vigorous,
attractive variety. Often reblooms.
Carex morrowii ‘Aureovariegata’
GRASS 12” x 15”
z5
This easy-to-grow grass forms a mounding
clump of butter-yellow leaves with green edges.
A beautiful, versatile sedge. Useful as an accent, in
groups as a groundcover, and in containers.
CARAWAY THYME (see Thymus)
CARDOON (see Cynara)
Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’
CAREX (Sedge)
Dark green leaves with white edges form arching
mounds. Politely spreads to form a groundcover.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
GRASS 12” x 18”
Carex comans ‘Frosted Curls’
GRASS 12” x 16”
GRASS 12” x 24”
z5
Fine green leaves have a gold stripe along each
edge. Low-growing and fountain-like. Works well
in drifts and formal borders. Tolerant of many
conditions and exposures.
CANNA (Canna Lily)
Canna ‘Australia’
z7
Brilliant orange-red flowers appear in summer
above large, satiny, burgundy-red foliage.
Wonderful for creating a flamboyant, tropical look.
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z7
Very graceful, finely textured, pale silver-green
leaves form a low arching mound. A beautiful,
soft-textured groundcover when planted en masse.
Carex dolichostachya ‘Kaga nishiki’
CANDYTUFT (see Iberis)
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z5
A strong, clump-forming sedge with 12-14”-long
by 1/2”-wide leaves in a lovely shade of silvery
blue. Thrives in shade.
z4
Stunning, double, violet-blue flowers on upright
stems contrast handsomely with bright green
foliage. A very nice selection.
PERENNIAL 3-5’ x 2’
GRASS 6-12” x 6-12”
Dramatically deep purple-black leaves and fruit. A
vigorous, bushy plant growing to 18” tall and wide.
Fruit turns from black to glossy crimson when
ripe and is extremely hot. Gorgeous when mixed
in the garden, as its foliage offers superb contrast
to lighter-leaved plants.
CARDINAL FLOWER (see Lobelia)
Campanula trachelium ‘Bernice’
PERENNIAL 26” x 15”
Carex laxiculmus ‘Hobb’ (‘Blue Bunny’)
z9
Carex muskingumensis ‘Ice Fountains’
GRASS 28” x 18”
z3
Slender blades have distinct white interiors,
which gradually turn to pale green by mid
summer. Spreads slowly to form a small colony
in moist soils.
Carex nigra ‘Variegata’
GRASS 12” x 18”
z5
Light green blades to 12” are softly edged in
yellow. A vigorous groundcover for partial shade.
Tolerates dry soil. Carex - Ceanothus
Carex oshimenis ‘Everillo’
GRASS 18” x 18”
CARNATION (see Dianthus)
z5
Lime-green leaves turn golden yellow as the
season progresses, adding a surprising touch of
color to planters and mixed borders. Withstands
full sun and part shade without fading.
CEANOTHUS (California Lilac)
Ceanothus ‘Centennial’
CARPATHIAN BELL FLOWER
(see Campanula)
GROUNDCOVER 8-12” x 72”
z7
CARPET BUGLE (see Ajuga)
This low-growing, spreading shrub features darkblue flowers in spring. A native cultivar of the
Pacific coast. Tolerates heat, salt, and drought.
Carex oshimensis ‘Everest’
GRASS 8-10” x 18-24”
z5
Dark green leaves edged in silvery-white form
graceful mounds. Brightens shady areas. Flowers
in late spring. Great as an accent, planted en
masse, and in containers.
Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’
GRASS 10-12” x 12”
CARYOPTERIS (Bluebeard)
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Ceanothus Concha
Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Blue Mist’
SHRUB 6-8’ x 6-12’
SHRUB 24” x 30”
A shrub whose arching branches may eventually
reach 8’ tall by 10’ wide. A profusion of deep
blue flower clusters emerge from reddish buds in
spring. One of the most reliable cultivars. Tolerates
a wide range of soils. z5
Beautiful, compact shrub with a profusion of vivid
smoky-blue flowers in late summer. Petite grayishgreen foliage.
z7
z5
This popular clump-forming sedge has light yellow
blades with green edges. Its foliage makes it stand
out in the garden all year.
Carex phyllocephala ‘Sparkler’
Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Dark Knight’
SHRUB 2-3’ x 2-3’
z5
Compact, showy shrub with profuse clusters of
deepest blue late in the season. A Great Plant Pick
for the Pacific Northwest.
Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’
SHRUB 6’ x 8-12’
z7
A beautiful shrub with attractive, small, slightly
cupped, deep green leaves. Cobalt-blue flowers
completely cover the foliage in late spring.
GRASS 12-18” x 12-18”
z7
Extremely showy whorls of boldly variegated,
green-and-white blades. Lends an exotic flair to
landscapes and planters. Durable.
Carex praegracilis
GRASS 6-12” x 12-16”
z5
This native sedge has very slender, upright, green
blades that grow 6-12” tall. Spreads to form
a durable groundcover or an easy-care lawn
substitute in either sun or shade.
Caryopteris x clandonensis
‘Summer Sorbet’
SHRUB 30-36” x 30-36”
GRASS 16” x 12”
z6
Unusual, finely textured, bronzy blades turn nearly
orange in sun and olive green in shade. Forms a
rounded mound of arching foliage that is especially attractive in rock gardens and containers.
Carex trifida ‘Rekohu Sunrise’
GRASS 24-30” x 30-36”
z7
Bold strap-like foliage with green centers edged
in gold. A New Zealand newcomer that adds a
distinctive flair to mixed containers and patios.
Nicely complements other tropicals.
Carex tumilicola
GROUNDCOVER 12” x 18”
z7
Very narrow, bright green blades form clumps.
Nice understory groundcover. Readily reseeds.
Native to the Pacific Northwest.
SHRUB 2’ x 4’
Variegated shrub whose blue-green leaves sport a
distinct creamy-yellow edge. Bright blue flowers
provide a breathtaking contrast in late summer.
z7
Lavender-blue flower clusters in spring top shiny
foliage on a nice, low-spreading shrub. Makes a
handsome groundcover when planted en masse.
Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis
‘Diamond Heights’
CATANANCHE (Cupid’s Dart)
SHRUB 8-12” x 24-36”
Catananche caerulea
PERENNIAL 18” x 12”
Carex testacea
Ceanothus gloriosus (Pt Reyes)
z5
z5
Daisy-like, lavender to lilac-blue flowers bloom
for many weeks in summer above strap-like,
hairy leaves.
z8
Gorgeous lime-green foliage bears dark pinegreen splotches down the center of each leaf.
Bright blue flowers appear in spring. Great for
mild coastal gardens. Prefers partial shade when
grown in hot locations.
CATMINT (see Nepeta)
Ceanothus impressus ‘Vandenberg’
CATNIP (Nepeta cataria)
Very small, crinkled, deep green leaves set this
compact selection apart. Bright blue flowers
appear in late spring. Uncommon.
SHRUB 3-5’ x 4-8’
Catnip
HERB 7-12” x 15”
z3
Aromatic, ornamental gray-green leaves are accented by violet-blue flowers in summer. Can be used in
teas and tonics or as a fun intoxicant for cats.
Catnip, Lemon
(Nepeta cataria ‘Citriodora’)
HERB 18-24” x 18-24”
z7
Ceanothus ‘Italian Skies’
SHRUB 6-8’ x 6-10’
z7
This stunning shrub sports a dense, mounding
habit with small dark green leaves. Luminous deep
blue flowers cover the shrub in spring. Award of
Merit, RHS 1984.
z4
Soft green foliage has an intense, fresh lemon
scent. Makes a refreshing tea. Repels some insects,
including aphids.
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Ceanothus - Chives
Ceanothus ‘Julia Phelps’
SHRUB 5-8’ x 6-9’
z7
This mounding shrub puts on a spectacular
display of indigo-blue flowers in spring. A favorite
for 50 years and counting.
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus
SHRUB 8-12’ x 8-12’
z7
Clusters of dark blue flowers in spring top this
robust, glossy-leaved shrub. Native to California
and Southern Oregon.
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus ‘Zanzibar’
SHRUB 8’ x 8’
z8
Unusual variegated leaves have green centers
edged in gold. Medium blue flowers appear in
spring. Grows quickly to form a large shrub.
Chamomile, Flore Pleno
(Chamaemelum nobile ‘Flore Pleno’)
CERASTIUM (Snow-in-Summer)
HERB 2-8” x 18-24”
Cerastium candidissimum
GROUNDCOVER 4-6” x 3’
z3
Much improved growth habit and form. Holds up
significantly better than the more common variety.
Mat-forming, silver groundcover ideal for sunny,
dry areas. Forms a dense, white-blooming blanket
in summer.
Chamomile, Treneague
(Chamaemelum nobile Treneague)
,
Cerastium tomentosum ‘Silver Carpet’
HERB 2-8” x 18-24”
GROUNDCOVER 3-6” x 24-30”
z3
A non-flowering chamomile that quickly forms a
mat of dense green leaves. Suitable for light foot
traffic, which releases its calming aroma. Also used
as a soothing tea. Best in rock gardens, between
pavers, and along pathways.
Silvery-white mat of foliage is covered with white
flowers from April to May. A delicate groundcover
for well-drained soil.
SHRUB 6-8’ x 6-8’
z8
Dark bronze-purple foliage represents a breeding
breakthrough. Open, upright habit responds
well to pruning. Lavender-blue flowers appear in
abundance in late summer and fall. Distinctive.
Chasmanthium latifolium
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
(Hardy Plumbago)
GRASS 3’ x 2-3’
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 24”
z6
Electric-blue flowers provide a dramatic contrast
to the garnet-red autumn foliage. Breaks
dormancy in late spring, but well worth the wait.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
z5
Clusters of flat spikelets nod atop arching stems.
Attractive seedheads persist through winter.
Prefers a moist, sunny site.
CHECKER MALLOW (see Sidalcea)
Ceanothus ‘Victoria’
SHRUB 4-6’ x 6’
z7
Masses of vivid, dark blue flowers appear in midspring. A lovely medium-sized shrub with glossy
leaves. Tough and trouble-free. A Great Plant Pick
for the Pacific Northwest.
Ceanothus x pallidus ‘Marie Simon’
SHRUB 5’ x 5’
z4
CHASMANTHIUM (Sea Oats)
CERATOSTIGMA (Plumbago)
Ceanothus Tuxedo
z4
Aromatic, double white flowers make a longblooming groundcover. Mow before seeds set to
maintain as a lawn. Blooms can be used in teas to
calm nerves and relieve anxiety.
z7
Rose-pink flower buds open to 3-5” pink panicles
and bloom for several weeks in summer. This
deciduous, bushy shrub has showy, contrasting
red stems.
CHAENORRHINUM (Snapdragon)
Chaenorrhinum origanifolium
‘Summer Skies’
PERENNIAL 8” x 12-16”
z6
Snapdragon-like, blue-purple flowers with
yellow throats appear all summer over dark
green foliage. Excellent border plant for pathways
and rock gardens.
CHEDDAR PINKS (see Dianthus)
CHELONE LYONII (Turtlehead)
Chelone lyonii ‘Hot Lips’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 2’
z5
Very deep pink flowers resembling turtle heads
top lustrous, deep green foliage. This moisture
lover adds color to the late season garden.
CHAMELEON PLANT (see Houttuynia)
CHINESE BASIL (see Perilla)
CHAMOMILE (Chamaemelum)
CEDAR SAGE (see Salvia)
CELANDINE POPPY (see Stylophorum)
Celosia ‘Intenza’
z10
Electric magenta ‘plumes’ pop over deep-green
foliage. Adds an exotic, tropical effect. Unique!
CENTURY PLANT (see Agave)
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HERB 2-8” x 18-24”
z4
Used from Roman times for its soothing, aromatic
qualities this tough groundcover makes an
excellent lawn substitute. The yellow-eyed, white
flowers are used in teas and potpourris.
CELOSIA (Cockscomb)
ANNUAL 24” x 12”
CHIVES
Chamomile, Roman
(Chamaemelum nobile)
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Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
HERB 12-24” x 30-36”
z3
Considered one of the essential herbs, chives
contribute a mild onion flavor to soups, salad
dressings, and potatoes. Can be inter-planted
in flower beds to repel undesirable insects.
Edible, pale purple flowers make a lovely,
flavorful garnish.
Chives - Cistus
Chives, Garlic (Allium tuberosum)
HERB 18” x 12”
z3
Mild garlicky-onion flavor. Versatile herb can be
used fresh in salads, broths, and dumplings. Flat
blue-green foliage sports edible white blooms in
late summer and early fall.
Chives, Giant-Flowered
(Allium schoenoprasum ‘Forescate’)
PERENNIAL 4-10” x 12”
Cimicifuga simplex ‘White Pearl’
CHRYSANTHEMOPSIS
(Moroccan Daisy)
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2-3’
Chrysanthemopsis hosmariense
PERENNIAL 8” x 12”
z8
Large white daisies with yellow centers dance atop
finely cut, silver-gray leaves. This neat, low-growing form blooms off and on all summer. Choice
selection for a protected spot in the rockery.
z4
Gracefully arching stems bear narrow racemes
of fragrant white flowers in early fall and persist
longer than most. A beautiful addition to the
mixed border.
CINQUEFOIL (see Potentilla)
z3
Low-growing form. Used for thousands of years in
both culinary and medicinal applications, it also
shines in the perennial garden. Pretty, orb-like
clusters of rosy-pink flowers stand tall above bluegreen blades. Edible flowers and foliage.
CILANTRO (Coriandrum sativum)
HERB 16” x 12”
HERB 10-12” x 12-15”
CISTUS (Rock Rose)
Cistus ‘Blanche’
Cilantro
SHRUB 4-5’ x 4-5’
z9
An essential ingredient in Mexican and Asian
cuisines. Pinch often to promote foliage growth
and to prevent it from bolting.
Chives, Rising Star
Allium (‘Rising Star’)
z7
Fragrant, large white blossoms with prominent
yellow centers bloom in late spring and early
summer. Medium-sized shrub with wavy-edged,
bright green leaves.
z3
This short, pink-flowering chive grows to just 10”
tall. Features nice gray-green foliage all season
long. Remove spent flowers for tidiness and to
prevent reseeding.
CHOCOLATE FLOWER (see Berlandiera)
Cistus ‘Elma’
CIMICIFUGA (Bugbane)
SHRUB 4-5’ x 4-5’
Cimicifuga ‘Black Negligee’
PERENNIAL 4-6’ x 2-3’
z5
Lacy black foliage makes a striking contrast to
white bottlebrush flowers that appear in fall.
Flowers carry an exotic fragrance of grape and
jasmine. Grow in sun to promote dark foliage.
z7
Very large, single white flowers top lustrous,
dark green foliage in early summer. A wonderful
selection with an upright habit.
Cistus incanus ‘Creticus’
SHRUB 36” x 30”
CHOCOLATE MINT (see Mint)
Cimicifuga Carbonella
CHOISYA (Mexican Orange)
Choisya arizonica ‘Aztec Pearl’
SHRUB 3-4’ x 4’
z7
Blush-hued buds open to fragrant white flowers
in late spring. Glossy, finely cut, deep green leaves.
Exceptional, compact shrub. Prefers full sun in
well-drained soil; protect from cold winds.
Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’
SHRUB 4’ x 4’
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z7
This striking foliage plant features brilliant,
golden-yellow leaves and citrus-scented white
blossoms from late winter to early spring. Protect
from cold winds.
CHRISTMAS FERN (see Polystichum)
CHRISTMAS ROSE (see Helleborus)
PERENNIAL 24” x 36”
z5
Rich, lacy, nearly black foliage sets off pink-tinged
buds. Buds open to white flowers in late summer.
More compact than other cimicifugas. Thrives in
shady areas.
Cimicifuga ‘Chocoholic’ (aka Actaea)
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2-3’
z4
Features lacy, deep bronze-purple foliage and
fragrant bottlebrush, mauve-pink flowers that
dance above the foliage from late summer through
fall. Flowers soften to white over time but their
aroma remains.
z8
This evergreen shrub has wavy silver foliage
highlighted by rose-pink flowers in early summer.
Cistus ‘Mickie’
PERENNIAL 16-18” x 26-30”
z7
Bright yellow-gold leaves with irregular sage-green
centers are held aloft on cherry-red stems. From
May through July, this noteworthy sub-shrub is
covered in white flowers. A stable variegated form
whose low-mounding habit makes it great for
containers and mid-borders. Unique.
Cistus salviifolius ‘Prostratus’
SHRUB 10-18” x 72”
z7
PERENNIAL 4-5’ x 2’ z4
White flowers with yellow centers cover sage-like
leaves in spring. The low spreading habit makes it
a great shrub for use as a groundcover. Tolerates
poor soil, dry banks, and maritime conditions.
Forms a dramatic clump of coppery-green to
purplish-black foliage topped with fragrant white
flower spikes in late summer.
Cistus ‘Silver Pink’
Cimicifuga ‘Hillside Black Beauty’
Cimicifuga ramosa ‘Atropurpurea’
PERENNIAL 6’ x 3’
z4
Lacy deep purple foliage sports fragrant creamywhite flower racemes (12-18” long) in late
summer. Beautiful and long-blooming.
SHRUB 2’ x 2’
z8
Lovely, pale salmon-pink flowers cover this small,
rather open bush in late spring and early summer.
Leaves have grayish undersides. Tolerates poor
soil, dry slopes, and maritime conditions.
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Cistus - Coleus
Cistus x corbariensis
SHRUB 18-30” x 48”
z7
Deep green foliage sets off red buds in spring,
followed by pure white flowers. One of the
hardiest Cistus cultivars. Tolerates poor soil and
maritime conditions. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest!
Cistus x pulverulentus ‘Sunset’
SHRUB 2’ x 3-5’
TENDER PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
(see Campanula)
(see Sempervivum)
z10
Features huge, rounded leaves randomly
splashed with purple, green, and yellow.
Flamboyant and colorful.
COLEUS
Coleus ‘Peter’s Wonder’
COBWEB HOUSELEEK
TENDER PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12-18”
Coleus ‘Alabama Sunset’
z7
Large flowers of deep rose-pink top silvery-gray
leaves from early to mid summer. Grows into a
dense, low-spreading shrub.
Cistus x purpureus (Orchid Rockrose)
SHRUB 3-4’ x 3-4’
Coleus ‘Kong Mosaic’
CLUSTERED BELLFLOWER
z10
Frilly leaves of bright green with creamy-yellow
veins and a deep-pink leaf margin make this
a real stand out. In bright light, leaves develop
a pink glow.
TENDER PERENNIAL 15-24” x 18-24”
z10
New foliage emerges apricot-orange then
ages to warm salmon-red when grown in
bright light. Leaves are chartreuse in shade.
Very popular selection.
z8
Coleus Royal Glissade (aka Solenostemon)
Spectacular large blooms of rose-pink have
maroon-red spots on each petal and bloom
in early summer. An elegant, underused
Mediterranean shrub. Tolerates poor soil, dry
banks, and salt.
TENDER PERENNIAL 24-26” x 24-36”
z10
Coleus ‘Chaotic Rose’
TENDER PERENNIAL 15-24” x 18-24”
Multiple award winner whose serrated moss-green
leaves sport raspberry veins and edges. Tolerates
full sun or part shade. Rarely blooms.
z10
Leaves have fuchsia-pink centers surrounded
by dark rose bands and green edges. Creates a
dramatic, dazzling focal point.
Cistus x skanbergii
SHRUB 2-3’ x 3-4’
Coleus ‘Rustic Orange’
z8
A tough, graceful dwarf featuring soft pink flowers
in late spring. Tolerates poor soil, dry banks, and
maritime conditions. Highly recommended.
CITRUS-SCENTED SAGE (see Salvia)
CITRUS-SCENTED THYME (see Thymus)
CLEOME (Spider Flower)
Cleome ‘Senorita Rosalita®’
TENDER PERENNIAL 24-36” x 12-18”
z9
Vivid pink flowers appear all summer on both
top and side branches. A real breakthrough in
breeding, it has a compact, upright habit, does not
produce seed, has no thorns, and is not sticky.
TENDER PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12-18”
z10
Coleus ‘Dark Chocolate’
TENDER PERENNIAL 15-18” x 12-18”
z10
Large chocolate-purple leaves make an exotic
addition to containers. Particularly stunning in
contrast with chartreuse foliage.
Coleus ‘Sedona’ (aka Solenostemon)
Coleus ‘Florida City Yalaha’
TENDER PERENNIAL 36” x 36”
z10
Sun-loving variety with scalloped, lightly
twisted leaves in vibrant purple, red, and
chartreuse. Can be grown in shade, but achieves
best color in full sun. Unique.
TENDER PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
z10
Like its namesake, leaves are a rich copperyorange that develop dark-red spots later in the
season. Best color when grown in full sun. Choice!
Coleus ‘Solar Sunrise’
Coleus ‘Gnash Rambler’
TENDER PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12-18”
z10
Deep purple leaves edged with dark red
ruffles add drama to gardens and containers.
Spreading variety.
CLETHRA (Summersweet)
TENDER PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2’
z10
Leaves are splashed and veined with magenta,
burgundy, gold, and green and can reach up to
6” across! Sun-tolerant.
Coleus ‘Songbird’ (aka Solenostemon)
Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice
SHRUB 4-6’ x 4-6’
Rich, coppery-orange leaves sport salmon
highlights and scalloped, yellow-gold edges.
Sun-tolerant and very showy.
Coleus ‘Henna’
z3
Versatile small shrub featuring serrated green
leaves on a densely branching structure. Fragrant
rose-pink bottlebrush flowers attract pollinators
in the summer. Tolerates most soil types and
exposures, but needs consistent moisture.
TENDER PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
z10
Saw-like-edged leaves are chartreuse to copper
with dark burgundy undersides. Very showy.
TENDER PERENNIAL 12-18” x 16-18”
z10
Pointed leaves have magenta centers with frilly
purple edges. Perfect for containers and borders.
Coleus ‘Tell Tale Heart’
TENDER PERENNIAL 1’ x 1-3’
z10
A trailing, shade-loving coleus whose mint-green
leaves boast heart-shaped, deep burgundy centers.
Looks superb in hanging baskets.
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Coleus ‘Tiny Red Toes’ (aka Solenostemon)
Convallaria majalis ‘Aureovariegata’
Coprosma ‘Tequila sunrise’
TENDER PERENNIAL 6-10” x 6-12”
z10
PERENNIAL 6-10” x 18-24”
SHRUB 3’ x 3’
Unique, delicate spoon-shaped leaves boast red
centers and green edges. Forms a neat mound.
Perfect for growing in containers.
Coleus ‘Wasabi’
TENDER PERENNIAL 18-28” x 26-28”
z10
Large, serrated, chartreuse leaves hold their color
without fading or spotting. Performs best in
partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
z3
A variegated variety whose leaves are adorned
with yellow pinstripes. Especially striking early in
the season, when the leaves first emerge. Fragrant
white flowers appear in spring. Slower growing
than species. Rare!
z9
Shiny, brightly colored, jewel-like foliage emerges
emerald green with a gold margin in spring and
gradually becomes marbled with brilliant orangeand-gold hues. In cool weather, the leaf color
intensifies to brilliant orange-and-red jewel tones.
Fantastic in containers.
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Convallaria majalis ‘Rosea’
PERENNIAL 6-10” x 18-24”
z3
CORAL BELLS (see Heuchera)
This carefree groundcover sports dainty, bellshaped, pink flowers in spring, followed by tiny
orange berries.
CORDYLINE (Dracaena Palm)
Cordyline australis ‘Red Sensation’
COLOCASIA (Taro, Elephant Ears)
Colocasia ‘Bikini-tini’
PERENNIAL 60-72” x 30-36”
z6
Upward-facing, bluish-gray leaves form large
cups that show off the dark purple veins on 5-7’
maroon-purple stems. An excellent choice for
adding a tropical flair to gardens and containers.
PERENNIAL 2-6’ x 2-3’
CONVOLVULUS (Morning Glory)
Convolvulus cneorum
(Bush Morning Glory)
PERENNIAL 18” x 18”
z8
Glistening silver foliage forms a compact shrub
displaying loads of 2” ivory flowers with yellow
centers for many months. Performs best in gritty
soils with sharp drainage.
z9
Exotic, enormous, heart-shaped leaves are dusky
purplish black. Creates a tropical theme in water
gardens. Also makes a stunning container plant.
Colocasia ‘Sangria’
PERENNIAL 48-72” x 30-36”
z6
Bluish-green leaves with purple veins are
supported on 5-7’ vibrant-pink-to-dark-red stems.
Makes a bold statement.
Convolvulus mauritanicus
(Ground Morning Glory)
PERENNIAL 6-12” x 24”
Soft lavender-blue flowers appear all season above
gray-green foliage. This low-growing, clumpforming perennial is excellent in hanging baskets,
planters, and the borders.
COPPER HAIR SEDGE (see Carex)
TENDER PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
z9
CONEFLOWER (see Echinacea)
Coprosma repens ‘Pink Splendor’
CONVALLARIA (Lily of the Valley)
Convallaria majalis
PERENNIAL 6-10” x 24-36”
z3
Clusters of dainty, extremely fragrant white
bellflowers adorn this classic selection in spring.
Spreads freely to form a low-maintenance
groundcover, even under deciduous trees.
SHRUB 6-8’ x 4-5’
z8
Splendid lance shaped leaves of the richest cream
and green sprout up from a salmon-hued base.
Terrific eye-catching specimen alone and in
combination planters.
TENDER PERENNIAL 18”- 24” x 12”- 18”
z10
Glossy golden leaves turn to shades of orange
when nighttime temps cool. Fast-growing, tender
shrub. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil. A colorful
addition to containers.
COMMON RUSH (see Juncus)
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2’
Cordyline ‘Chocolate Queen’
Coprosma ‘Pina Colada’
COMMON RUE (see Ruta)
TENDER PERENNIAL 2-6’ x 2-3’
z8
Cordyline australis ‘Torbay Dazzler’
z7
COPROSMA (Mirror Plant)
COLUMBINE (see Aquilegia)
Cordyline australis ‘Southern Splendor’
Foliage has deep burgundy centers with bright
rose-pink edges. Exotic.
Colocasia ‘Jet Black Wonder’
TENDER PERENNIAL 3-5’ x 3’
z8
Exotic bronze-red foliage is longer and more
narrow than other Dracaenas. Excellent for
imparting a tropical look.
z9
This beautiful, dense, mounding shrub bears
variegated leaves with green centers surrounded
by peachy-pink-to-yellow margins. Glossy leaves
develop a rosy-pink glow in cooler temperatures.
Inconspicuous flowers.
Broad, variegated, green leaves striped heavily
with cream and white become flushed with shades
of chocolate purple and deep red as they mature.
Makes a striking thriller for container gardens.
Cordyline ‘Renegade Tana’
TENDER PERENNIAL 24-36” x 24-36”
z8
Arching, purplish-black foliage has a glossy finish.
Small, fragrant pale purple flowers on delicate
stems appear in summer.
Cordyline ‘Sunrise’
TENDER PERENNIAL 12’- 20’ x 3’- 4’
z8
Large panicles of small, sweet-scented, white
flowers in late spring and summer accent the dark
reddish-pink middle stripe and bright pink margins
on this palm-like plant. Perfect for containers and
anywhere a tropical effect is desired.
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Coreopsis - Coriander
COREOPSIS (Tickseed)
Coreopsis auriculata ‘Elfin Gold’
PERENNIAL 6” x 10”
z4
Daisy-like, golden-yellow flowers appear in late
spring and summer on a compact plant with
small leaves. Excellent for borders, containers,
and rock gardens.
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Santa Fe’
Coreopsis ‘Ruby Frost’
PERENNIAL 16-20” x 12-16”
z4
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12-16”
Sturdy, upright habit with semi-double, bright
yellow flowers from summer through fall.
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Sunray’
Coreopsis ‘Snowberry’
PERENNIAL 12” x 12”
PERENNIAL 15-24” x 18-24”
z5
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 18”
z5
Unusual, fluted, golden-yellow flowers bloom
from mid spring through summer. Compact habit
makes it suitable for containers and the front of
the border.
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Tequila Sunrise’
PERENNIAL 14-16” x 18”
z5
Variegated leaves with creamy edges are topped
with single, bright golden-yellow flowers with red
centers from late spring through summer. Bold!
Coreopsis ‘Bengal Tiger’
PERENNIAL 20” x 24”
z6
Glowing red-and-gold flowers bloom for months
in summer and fall. Clean, feathery, manicured
habit. Mildew-resistant foliage.
Coreopsis Big Bang ‘Redshift’
Coreopsis ‘Imperial Sun’
PERENNIAL 12’ x 20”
Coreopsis Big Bang ‘Star Cluster’
Bright, sunny-gold flowers cover this plant in
waves. Similar to ‘Zagreb’ with a larger flower.
Clean, deep green foliage contrasts handsomely
with the flowers. Long-lived.
PERENNIAL 12” x 16-20”
PERENNIAL 16” x 16”
z4
Profuse yellow flowers are enhanced by brown
centers. A traditional favorite that blooms most of
the season when deadheaded.
z5
PERENNIAL 18” x 24”
Bright garnet-red flowers bloom profusely from
June to October. Compact habit.
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’
PERENNIAL 15” x 12”
z3
Very showy, star-shaped, golden-yellow
flowers bloom continually from summer to
frost with little attention. An excellent addition
to perennial borders and a Great Plant Pick
for the Pacific Northwest.
Coreopsis x ‘Full Moon’
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 30-36”
z5
Soft canary-yellow flowers up to 3” across appear
from late summer into fall. Very floriferous and
well branched with deep green foliage.
Coreopsis ‘Red Satin’
z7
z3
Pale yellow flowers bloom most of the summer on
finely textured foliage that forms a low, rounded
mound. 1992 Perennial Plant Association Plant
of the Year.
Velvety wine-red blooms with golden-orange
buttons appear in early summer and persist
through fall. Petals are occasionally frosted with
creamy white.
Coreopsis ‘Garnet’
z3
This improvement on the native species sets hundreds of large, bright yellow-gold daisies. Gigantic
bouquets surface over straight stems and tall, dense
foliage beginning in late summer and continuing
through early fall. Seeds attract finches in winter.
PERENNIAL 18” x 18”
Coreopsis lanceolata ‘Sterntaler’
PERENNIAL 15-18” x 24-36”
Numerous creamy-white flowers with deep
maroon spots bloom all season. Cooler temps
bring purple edges to the flowers. Easy.
PERENNIAL 6-10’ x 3-5’
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’
Coreopsis ‘Mercury Rising’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
z5
Coreopsis tripteris ‘Flower Tower’
z5
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 24-36”
z4
Two-inch, cream-colored flowers sport rich
red rings around the button-like, gold centers.
As temps cool, flowers range in color from solid
red to pale yellow with red streaks. Often blooms
until frost.
z6
Large creamy-white flowers with dark raspberry
eyes bloom profusely all summer on 26” stems.
Mounding habit. Versatile.
Compact grower boasts numerous large, double,
golden flowers from June to September. Choice.
Coreopsis auriculata ‘Jethro Tull’
z6
Stunning red blooms with white edges bloom
all summer over rich green foliage. A marvelous
addition to mixed borders. Easy!
z5
Deep wine-red-to-ruby flowers with orange
centers completely cover delicate, deep green
foliage all summer. Deadheading encourages
reblooming through frost.
CORIANDER (see Cilantro)
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Baby Sun’
PERENNIAL 15” x 12”
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Flying Saucers’
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
z4
Large, single, golden-yellow flowers bloom
profusely from summer through fall. An excellent
selection for sunny locations.
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CORIANDER, VIETNAMESE
(Polygonum odoratum)
z5
A compact, free-flowering form whose single
gold flowers sport maroon markings. A very nice,
carefree selection.
Coreopsis rosea
PERENNIAL 12” x 12”
z5
Produces abundant, daisy-like, rose-pink flowers
from June to frost. Compact habit. An attractive
accent plant.
Coriander, Vietnamese
HERB 2’ x 1’
z8
One of the few shade-tolerant herbs. White
flowers in summer. Often used in Southeast Asian
cuisine and for medicinal purposes. Harvest
young leaves for the best flavor. Cut back hard to
encourage fresh growth. Nice in mass plantings
and woodland settings.
Cornus - Crocosmia
Cosmos atrosanguineus ‘Choca Mocha’
CORNUS (Dogwood)
Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’
(Siberian Dogwood)
SHRUB 6-9’ x 4-6’
CRASSULA
TENDER PERENNIAL 10-12” x 10-12”
z10
z4
Reddish-purple winter stems and white-margined
green leaves provide year-round interest. A Great
Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Crassula capitella ‘Campfire’
TENDER PERENNIAL 12-14” x 12-24”
z9
Mounds of ferny foliage send up delicate,
chocolate-colored and -scented flowers on
sturdy stems. Remove spent flowers to extend
bloom time.
Striking colors and interesting form. Nice accent/
contrast plant for summer containers and gardens.
Fleshy propeller-like leaves mature from light
green to fiery orange-red. Clusters of white flowers
rest on the leaves in the summer.
Cosmos ‘Rubenza’
ANNUAL 32” x 24”
Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’
(Redtwig Dogwood)
SHRUB 5-10’ x 5’
z4
Provides exceptionally vibrant color to winter
landscapes, with stems in flickering shades of
yellow, orange, and red. Adds color and height to
floral arrangements. z10
Dark crimson blooms with deep yellow centers
slowly age to soft russet, creating a multi-colored
effect from start to finish. Especially nice massed
in naturalized landscapes and cottage gardens.
SHRUB 8-10’ x 6’
z9
Large, graceful flowers in various shades of pink
bloom atop airy, fern-like foliage well into fall.
Tall, willowy habit.
z4
Vibrant stems change from coral in fall to a deep
cherry-red in winter. An outstanding choice for
winter landscapes.
CORYDALIS (Fumewort)
COTINUS (Smoke Tree)
CREEPING WIRE VINE
(see Muehlenbeckia)
SHRUB 8-10’ x 8-10’
z5
One of the best selections, with green foliage. A
very heavy bloomer. Pink flowers are very full and
fluffy. More compact than other varieties.
Corydalis ‘Blue Heron’
PERENNIAL 8” x 10”
CRIMSON LILY (see Schizostylis)
CRINKLED HAIR GRASS
(see Deschampsia)
z6
Cotinus coggygria ‘Golden Spirit’
Large flowers in a rich, deep gentian-blue line
bright red stems. Soft blue-green foliage adds to
its appeal. Long-blooming. May exhibit summer
dormancy in hot, dry conditions.
SHRUB 6-10’ x 6-8’
z5
This large shrub has brilliant gold leaves when
grown in full sun. Unusual lavender-pink flowers
bloom in late spring and look like puffs of smoke
by summer. In fall, the foliage turns vivid colors of
glowing coral, orange & red.
Corydalis ‘Canary Feathers’
PERENNIAL 8-10” x 14”
CREEPING OREGON GRAPE
(see Mahonia)
CREEPING RASPBERRY (see Rubus)
Cotinus coggygria ‘Daydream’
CORSICAN MINT (see Mentha requienii)
CREEPING GOLD BUTTONS
(see Cotula)
CREEPING JENNY (see Lysimachia)
Cosmos ‘Sensation Mix’
ANNUAL 20-40” x 6-10”
Cornus sericea ‘Cardinal’
(Redtwig Dogwood)
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z6
An extremely showy, vigorous selection. Soft,
fern-like, blue-green foliage is topped with large
canary-yellow flowers in spring and summer. A
sterile cultivar that does not reseed.
COTULA (see also Leptinella)
COSMOS
TENDER PERENNIAL 18-30” x 18”
z7
Deep maroon flowers with a chocolate scent
bloom profusely all summer. Long, wiry stems add
interest. Emerges in late spring.
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 24-30”
z6
Impressive plant with large citron-yellow flowers
that appear in summer on tall, arching stems
above sword-like leaves.
PERENNIAL 30” x 2’
z5
Feathery, light green foliage. Flowers prolifically
from spring to fall. Wiry stems support buttonlike, gold blooms. Prefers well-drained soil.
Cosmos atrosanguineus
Crocosmia ‘Citron’
Crocosmia ‘Ember Glow’
Cotula ‘Tiffendell Gold’
(Creeping Gold Buttons)
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 2-3’
CROCOSMIA (Montbretia)
z6
Orange-red flowers adorn this hummingbird
favorite in late summer. Makes a stunning
statement in mixed borders.
Crocosmia ‘Emily McKenzie’
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
CRANESBILL (see Geranium)
z6
Produces gorgeous deep orange blossoms marked
with maroon centers in late summer. Adds a touch
of the exotic to the mixed border. Easy.
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Crocosmia - Cypripedium
Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’
PERENNIAL 36” x 24”
Cypripedium macranthos
CUSHION BUSH (see Calocephalus)
z6
Dramatic, deep red flowers line tall, stately stems.
Strong, upright, clumping habit. A Great Plant
Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
PERENNIAL 8-15” x 9-12”
CUSHION PLANT (see Azorella)
CYMBALARIA (Kenilworth Ivy)
Crocosmia masoniorum
‘Bressingham Beacon’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
Cymbalaria aequitriloba
PERENNIAL 1” x 6”
z6
A vigorous cultivar with arching panicles
of bicolored, scarlet-orange-and-yellow flowers
in summer.
z6
Snapdragon-like, lavender-blue flowers cover
this dainty groundcover in spring and summer.
Forms a dense, low-growing mat that deters
weeds. A nice addition to shady gardens.
Crocosmia ‘Norwich Canary’
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 24”
z5
Profuse apricot-yellow flowers top green
strap-like foliage in summer. Perfect for the
middle of the border.
CYMBOPOGON (see Lemon Grass)
PERENNIAL 5’ x 4’
PERENNIAL 32” x 24”
z6
Large (4”), fiery-orange, star-like flowers have light
brushes of maroon by the creamy-white throats.
An exotic, eye-catching selection.
Crocosmia ‘Twilight Fairy Crimson’
PERENNIAL 14’ x 14’
Crocosmia Twilight Fairy Gold’
PERENNIAL 14” x 14”
z7
Bright yellow-orange flowers wave daintily on
short, branched spikes over bronzy foliage.
Crocosmia ‘Woodside Select’
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
CUPID’S DART (see Catananche)
CURRY (Helichrysum italicum)
Curry, Dwarf
HERB 12” x 12”
z8
Beautiful silvery foliage adorns this dwarf shrub
with the exotic, spicy fragrance of curry. Bright
yellow buttons bloom all summer. Nice dried
flower. Use sparingly to flavor meat and stews.
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z7
Large, spiny, silver-green leaves are topped with
4-5” glowing blue-violet flowers in summer. An
unusual architectural specimen and a Great Plant
Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
CYPRESS SPURGE (see Euphorbia)
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z3
Sepals, petals, and pouches vary, but are generally
plum colored with green streaks, occasionally with
hints of creamy yellow showing through on the
pouches. Very showy!
z3
Each plant produces 1 or 2 light-to-dark-yellow
slippers that often have a rose-like fragrance.
Sepals and petals vary from light greenish yellow
with maroon streaks to dark maroon in color.
Require 2 to 3 hours of early morning or late
afternoon sun and dappled shade the remainder
of the day.
Cypripedium pubescens
PERENNIAL 14-24” x 10-12”
CYPRIPEDIUM (Lady’s Slipper)
Cypripedium formosanum
PERENNIAL 12-14” x 12-14”
z6
Early spring shoots unfold to reveal two broad,
crinkled, decorative leaves from the center of
which unfurls a flower with a large, inflated,
pastel-pink-to-white lip and a dimple-like orifice.
These are surrounded by light apple-green-andpink tepals. Lip and tepals are mottled or streaked
with darker purple. Requires 2 to 3 hours of early
morning or late afternoon sun and dappled shade
the remainder of the day.
z5
Tubular, solid red blooms are grouped in tight
clusters along sturdy stems above sword-like
foliage in summer.
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 8-12”
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 10-12”
z7
Bronze foliage provides a striking backdrop
to crimson flowers held on long, wand-like
stems. Compact and showy. A natural for mixed
containers, smaller gardens, and in border fronts.
Cypripedium ‘Memoriam Shawna Austin’
Cypripedium parviflorum
CYNARA (Cardoon)
Cynara cardunculus
Crocosmia ‘Star of the East’
z5
A much esteemed, variable species with broad,
slightly glandular leaves and a rounded flower with
a globular lip and broad tepals. Flowers are a rich
burgundy red – an effect created by the overlay of
fine rosy-purple striations on a pale background –
and the effect is superb. Prefers a lightly shaded
area and cool, moist, rich soil.
Cypripedium kentuckiense
PERENNIAL 16-20’ x 8-10”
z3
The largest flowered of all the cypripedium and
one of the easiest to grow. Petals and sepals are
striped a greenish color and mottled with purple,
while the very large lip, or pouch, is a creamy
ivory or pale yellow. The plant can reach up to
20” tall and has bract-like leaves that are up to 4”
long. Each plant is usually single-flowered, with
blooms lasting about 2 weeks. Best grown in shade
with 2-3 hours of morning sun. The most tolerant
variety of high soil temperatures.
z3
Moderate water needs than others in the species,
and one of the first to bloom. Blooms are large
with a deep yellow slipper and long, corkscrewshaped, yellow-to-brown lateral petals. Probably
the easiest native orchid to grow. In ideal
conditions, forms large colonies over time.
Cypripedium reginae
PERENNIAL 18-30” x 12-24”
z3
Flower spikes soar up to 3’ above hairy, lime-green
foliage. Large flowers feature white sepals and
petals with a fuchsia-pink slipper that can last 2
weeks or more. Mature plants send up multiple
flower spikes with up to 3 blooms each. Prefers
part sun and consistently moist, well-drained,
neutral soil. Leaf hairs may cause skin reactions.
Cypripedium reginae alba
PERENNIAL 16-24” x 10-16”
z3
Rare! Flower spikes soar up to 3’ above hairy, limegreen foliage. Large flowers feature white sepals
and petals with a white slipper that can last 2 week
or more. Mature plants send up multiple flower
spikes with up to 3 blooms each. Prefers part sun
and consistently moist, well-drained, neutral soil.
Leaf hairs may cause skin reactions.
Cypripedium - Delosperma
Cypripedium ‘Sabine’
Dahlia ‘Gallery Bellini’
PERENNIAL 18-20” x 16-18”
z4
ANNUAL 12-18” x 16-20”
Hybrid of C. fasciolatum and C. macranthos.
Combines the huge cream lip of one with the rich
reddish-purples of the other, yielding a stunning,
large-flowered, vigorous plant. Variability can
occur, with a more rose-infused lip and deeper
pink petals. Flowers can last up to 3 weeks. Prefers
a lightly shaded area and cool, moist, rich soil.
Cypripedium ‘Victoria’
PERENNIAL 12-16” x 8-12”
z4
A cross between pubescens and fasiolatum.
Straight, reddish-brown sepals beautifully offset
the slipper, which starts out pale sulfur-cream,
matures to white, and then develops a hint of
pastel pink. Prefers a light shade and cool, moist,
rich soil.
DAHLIA
Dahlia ‘Mystic Haze’
z9
Fully double, vivid-pink-and-buttery-yellow
blooms throughout the summer over beautiful
green foliage. Well-branched and compact. Great
container filler.
Dahlia ‘Gallery Singer’
ANNUAL 10-11” x 10-12”
TENDER PERENNIAL 24-31” x 20-24”
z9
Glossy, mahogany-black foliage is covered in
apricot blooms with soft yellow halos and dark
central eyes. Compact, rounded form.
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Dahlia ‘Mystic Spirit’
z9
Three-to-four-inch, fully double flowers in a
deep warm red. Compact, vigorous, and earlyblooming. Dark green, nearly deep purple foliage.
Very long-blooming.
TENDER PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
z9
Filigreed bronze foliage with daisy-like, soft
apricot flowers in summer lend an exotic touch to
landscapes and containers. Compact form requires
no staking. Easy to grow.
Dahlia ‘Happy Single Date’
ANNUAL 22-28” x 12-18”
z9
Compact, well-branched, and floriferous with
an upright, open habit and lush dark foliage.
Cheery single flowers in deep orange sport an
even deeper orange-red halo around dark centers
all summer long.
Dahlia ‘Mystic® Illusion’
TENDER PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
z9
Glossy, mahogany-black foliage bursts with bright
yellow blooms and dark central eyes. Compact,
rounded form. Easy.
Dahlia ‘Black Beauty’
TENDER PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
z9
Dahlia ‘Happy Single Flame’
Nearly black daisies with gold centers bloom in
summer atop a low-growing mound of foliage.
No staking needed. Easy to grow.
z9
Compact, well-branched, and floriferous with an
upright, open habit and lush dark foliage. Single
fiery-red flowers sport a hot yellow halo around
dark centers. Blooms all summer.
TENDER PERENNIAL 22-28” x 12-18”
DAISY BUSH (see Senecio)
DALMATIAN IRIS (see Iris)
DAME’S ROCKET (see Hesperis)
Dahlia ‘Dark Angel American Pie’
TENDER PERENNIAL 14-16” x 20-24”
z9
Single, soft lavender-pink flowers with yelloworange halos surround golden-brown centers.
Rich, deep purple foliage. Very showy.
Dahlia ‘Dark Angel® Dracula’
Dahlia ‘Happy Single Wink’
TENDER PERENNIAL 22-28” x 12-18”
z9
Compact, well-branched, and floriferous. Upright,
open habit and lush dark foliage. Single, bright
lavender-rose flowers sport a deep red halo around
dark centers all summer long.
TENDER PERENNIAL 12-14” x 15-18”
z9
Bright red blooms sport deep rose edges and
enchanting dark eyes. Compact bronze-purple
foliage with chocolate overtones completes the
picture. Butterflies find it irresistible.
Dahlia ‘Mystic Dreamer’
TENDER PERENNIAL 28-31” x 20-24”
z8
This lovely single dahlia bears orchid-pink petals
with white strips around the edges. Elegant dark
eyes pop against mahogany-black foliage.
DAMIANA (see Turnera)
DATURA (Angel’s Trumpet)
Datura meteloides ‘Double Lavender’
TENDER PERENNIAL 3’ x 2-3’
z9
Compact plant with purple stems and deep green
foliage. Large, double, trumpet-shaped lavender
blooms are upright and lightly fragrant. Seed pods
add to the appeal. Bold.
DAYLILY (see Hemerocallis)
Dahlia Dark Angel Dragon Ball
TENDER PERENNIAL 14-16” x 20-24”
z9
Compact grower with cutleaf, dark purple
foliage. Single, rich coral-salmon flowers darken
to a deeper orange near the centers. Blooms
summer to fall.
Dahlia ‘Mystic Enchantment’
DEADNETTLE (see Lamium)
TENDER PERENNIAL 24-31” x 20-24”
z9
DEER FERN (see Blechnum)
Glossy, mahogany-black foliage whose unique
fire-engine-red blooms feature dark central eyes.
Compact, rounded form.
DELOSPERMA (Ice Plant)
Delosperma congestum ‘Gold Nugget’
PERENNIAL 1-2” x 12”
z5
Low-growing succulent leaves sport daisy-like,
bright gold flowers in summer.
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Delosperma - Dianthus
Delosperma cooperi
Delphinium elatum ‘Guardian White’
PERENNIAL 2-4” x 18”
z6
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 24-36”
Vivid magenta daisies cover succulent foliage from
July to September. Requires sharply drained soil in
areas with prolonged wet winters.
Delosperma dyeri ‘Red Mountain’™
PERENNIAL 2” x 18”
z4
Double, pure white flowers bloom on strong
stems. The best series for cut flower production.
Blooms dependably the first year.
Delphinium grandiflorum ‘Blue Butterfly’
z5
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 18”
Daisy-like, brilliant scarlet flowers bloom throughout summer on this succulent, low-growing
groundcover. Prefers gritty, well-drained soil.
DENNSTAEDTIA (Fern)
Dennstaedtia punctilobula
(Hay-scented Fern)
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2’
z3
Light, lacy, green fronds smell like freshly mown
hay when crushed. Tolerates some sun and short
droughts. Spreads to form a colony.
z3
Bright cobalt flowers appear repeatedly when
spent flowers are removed. Compact and heattolerant. Staking not required.
DESCHAMPSIA (Hair Grass)
Deschampsia caespitosa ‘Northern Lights’
Delosperma nubigenum
Delphinium grandiflorum ‘Summer Blues’
PERENNIAL 1-2” x 32-36”
z5
Succulent, bright-green foliage takes on red tints
in the fall. Single, yellow, daisy-like flowers appear
in late spring and early summer.
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 12-14”
z3
Soft sky-blue flowers are held on strong,
10-12” stems over lacy foliage. Self-sows under
optimal conditions.
GRASS 12” x 12”
z4
Glowing green-and-white striped leaves take
on a pink blush in cool weather and when new.
Clumping habit. Airy panicles appear in summer.
Deschampsia caespitosa ‘Schottland’
Delosperma ‘Oberg’
Delphinium grandiflorum ‘Summer Cloud’
PERENNIAL 1-2” x 6-12”
z7
A profusion of small daisy-like flowers first open
pink, and then mature to white, producing a
bicolored effect in summer. Forms a low growing
mat of succulent gray-green leaves.
Delosperma ‘P001S’, ‘Fire Spinner’
PERENNIAL 2-4” x 20-24”
z5
Striking color combination of green-apple
foliage supporting masses of magenta-orangewhite blooms in spring and summer. Creates a
glistening, fast-spreading carpet that keeps its
shiny appearance throughout winter.
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 12-14”
z3
Cobalt flowers with white eyes stand atop strong,
10-12” stems and delicate foliage. Self-sows under
optimal conditions.
GRASS 20” x 12”
Delphinium grandiflorum
‘Summer Morning’
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 12-14”
z3
Delphinium Pacific Giants ‘Black Knight’
PERENNIAL 5-6’ x 2’
PERENNIAL 2-3” x 12-16”
z5
Fast spreading groundcover with thick, succulent
leaves topped by small, daisy-like, fuchsia blooms
all summer.
Delphinium elatum ‘Guardian Blue’
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 24-36”
z3
Tall spires have semi-double, deep violet-purple
flowers with black eyes. Stately, elegant, and a
classic English perennial.
Delphinium x belladonna
‘Connecticut Yankee’
PERENNIAL 4’ x 3’
DELPHINIUM (Larkspur)
z4
Produces a mix of light blue, dark blue, and white
spurred flowers borne singly on branched stems.
Open, delicate habit. A cottage garden classic.
z4
Vivid dark blue flowers with white centers bloom
on strong stems. The best series for cut flowers.
Blooms dependably the first year.
DENDRANTHEMA
(Daisy, Chrysanthemum)
Dendranthema ‘Clara Curtis’
Delphinium elatum ‘Guardian Lavender’
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 24-36”
Produce single pink daisies in late summer.
Excellent performer. Free-flowering.
z4
Lavender flowers edged in light blue bloom
on strong stems. The best series for cut flower
production. Blooms dependably the first year.
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z4
Huge, light, airy panicles rise 3’ above the foliage,
providing an enjoyable display from early summer
through winter.
Deschampsia flexuosa ‘Aurea’
Soft pink flowers bloom on strong, 10-12” stems
over lacy foliage. Often short-lived, it self-sows
freely when happy.
Delosperma ‘Table Mountain’
(‘John Proffitt’)
GRASS 3’ x 2-3’
z5
z4
Finely textured, arching, golden tufts of foliage
topped with nodding, purple-tinged panicles in
June and July. Lovely specimen for borders and
woodland gardens. Performs best in rich soil
and partial shade.
DIANTHUS (Pinks)
Dianthus amurensis ‘Siberian Blues’
PERENNIAL 10-16” x 12-16”
z3
Lavender-blue flowers appear in large clusters
on tough, vigorous plants throughout the
summer. The blue-green foliage is tolerant
of heat and humidity.
Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Golden Sun’
(Carnations)
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 18”
z4
This large-flowered, clove-scented carnation boasts
yellow blooms from spring to summer. Its nice
long stems make it well-suited for arrangements.
Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Grenadin Pink’
(Carnations)
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 18”
z4
Large, double, pink carnations are wonderful
bedding and border plants. Spicy-sweet fragrance.
Blooms from May to August.
Dianthus - Dicentra
Dianthus caryophyllus ‘King of the Blacks’
(Carnations)
Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Bewitched’
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 18”
This large-flowered, clove-scented carnation boasts
exotic, reddish-black blooms on long stems from
spring to summer.
Fringe-petaled flowers in light pink with rose-pink
halos and white centers. Blooms spring through
summer above neat, powder-blue mounds of
grassy foliage.
Dianthus ‘Chomley Farran’
Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Firewitch’
PERENNIAL 18” x 36”
z4
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 18”
PERENNIAL 6-8” x 12”
z6
Large, fragrant, fuchsia-red-and-violet-gray
flowers measure approximately 1-1/2” wide. Fully
double blooms on 12-18” stems. Needs full sun
and well-drained soil. Spectacular in elevated pots
and hanging baskets.
Dianthus ‘Witch Doctor’
z3
PERENNIAL 2-4” x 12-16”
z5
Easy-to-grow sun-lover with a tight, mounding
habit. Brilliant raspberry-pink flowers emit a
clove-like scent. Blooms from spring to frost.
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DIASCIA (Twinspur)
z3
Hot-pink flowers appear in June over grassy, bluegreen foliage that forms a low, dense cushion. 2006
Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year.
Diascia ‘Blackthorn Apricot’
PERENNIAL 6-12” x 12-18”
z7
Apricot flowers bloom abundantly all season.
Cut back occasionally to encourage rebloom and
maintain a tidy habit.
Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Tiny Rubies’
PERENNIAL 2-6” x 10”
Dianthus deltoides ‘Flashing Light’
PERENNIAL 6-8” x 12”
z4
Hundreds of ruby-red flowers on wiry stems
appear in summer and persist through fall. Forms
a low-growing mat of bronze-green foliage.
z3
Tiny, double, jewel-pink flowers bloom in
profusion. Low grassy-green foliage makes a great
front-of-the-border accent.
Diascia fetcaniensis
PERENNIAL 8-15” x 24”
z6
Masses of salmon-pink flowers bloom all season
above fuzzy, trailing, olive-green foliage. An
attractive bedding plant for baskets and borders.
Dianthus ‘Neon Star’
PERENNIAL 7-12” x 12”
Dianthus Devon Cottage ‘Fancy Knickers’
PERENNIAL 10-14” x 20”
z5
Double white flowers with red flecks up to
2” across. Flowers bloom in spring above grasslike, blue-green foliage and rebloom in summer
if deadheaded.
Dianthus plumarius ‘Essex Witch’
PERENNIAL 7-12” x 12”
Dianthus Devon Cottage ‘Ruby’s Tuesday’
PERENNIAL 10-14” x 20”
z5
Double, ruby-red flowers up to 2” across. Blooms
in spring above grass-like, blue-green foliage and
again in summer if deadheaded.
PERENNIAL 10-14” x 20”
z3
z5
Spicily scented, double, blush-pink carnations up
to 2” across bloom in spring and again in summer
when cut back. Grass-like, blue-green foliage stays
neat and compact.
Dianthus ‘Eastern Star’
Dianthus Raspberry Swirl (‘Devon Siskin’)
PERENNIAL 10-14” x 12-14”
z5
Flowers appear to be hand-painted. White petals
have raspberry edges that mature to pink and
sport a central raspberry ring. Blooms all season.
z4
Large pink-and-red flowers with velvety raisin-red
centers top dwarf, grass-like, blue-green foliage.
Spicily scented.
Dianthus ‘Fire Star’
PERENNIAL 4-8” x 8-10”
Dianthus ‘Rainbow Loveliness’
PERENNIAL 12-16” x 12-16”
z4
Large, vivid red flowers with deep crimson centers
top dwarf, grass-like, grey-green foliage.
Dianthus ‘Shooting Star’
PERENNIAL 4-8” x 8-10”
Diascia integerrima ‘Coral Canyon’
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 12-16”
z6
Features soft pink flowers displayed on graceful
spikes. Blooms all season. A nice, compact display
for the front of the border.
z5
Double bright pink blooms grace this cottage pink.
Bears a spicy fragrance.
Masses of single, heavily fringed, rose-purple
flowers cover blue-green foliage in spring and
much of the summer. Unusual and very striking.
Dianthus Devon Cottage™
‘Blushing Maiden’ (‘Valda Judith’)
PERENNIAL 4-8” x 10”
z5
Single, neon-pink flowers bloom all season when
deadheaded. Compact habit. A strong choice for
the front of the border.
Diascia ‘Lucy’
PERENNIAL 12-16” x 14”
z7
Large, light coral flowers bloom in profusion above
bright green foliage. Cascades beautifully over
border edges and containers. Blooms all summer.
Diascia Piccadilly ‘Denim Blue’
PERENNIAL 12” x 12”
z8
Large, light violet-blue flowers appear all season
above compact, slightly spreading plants. Prefers a
sunny location in well-drained soil.
Diascia ‘Redstart’
PERENNIAL 5” x 18”
z7
Vivid coral-red flowers are equally impressive in
containers and borders. Flowers throughout the
summer if kept moist and sheared occasionally.
z4
Perpetually blooming, single, soft purple flowers
rise above grass-like, blue-green foliage. Very
floriferous in spring.
Diascia ‘Ruby Field’
PERENNIAL 5” x 18”
z7
Produces masses of ruby-pink flowers from May
to October if kept moist and sheared occasionally.
A fantastic accent plant.
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Dicentra x hybrida ‘Candy Hearts’
DICENTRA (Bleeding Hearts)
PERENNIAL 10” x 12”
Dicentra ‘Burning Hearts’
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 12”
Digitalis grandiflora ‘Carillon’
z3
PERENNIAL 18-20” x 18”
z3
This compact foxglove blooms an unusual shade of
yellow with tawny freckles. Thick, leathery foliage
adds interest to this cottage garden favorite.
Lacy, fern-like, silver-blue foliage sports masses
of cotton-candy flowers from mid-spring to fall.
Superior compact form.
z4
Striking red bleeding hearts with fringed white
tips bloom most of the season above feathery,
blue-green foliage.
Digitalis purpurea ‘Alba’
DICHONDRA (Silver Nickel Vine)
Dicentra formosa ‘Bacchanal’
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 24”
PERENNIAL 3’ x 2’
z3
A superior Dutch hybrid whose brick-red flowers
sway beneath dainty stems for months. Attractive,
fern-like, green foliage.
TENDER PERENNIAL 2-4” x 48”
z9
A low-growing, spreading plant with heartshaped, silver leaves. Very heat- and droughttolerant. Attractive groundcover in the garden;
wonderful spilling out of containers.
Digitalis purpurea ‘Apricot’
PERENNIAL 36” x 24”
z3
Pearly-white flowers are beautifully offset by ferny
blue foliage. A long-blooming, graceful selection
for shade.
DIGGER’S SPEEDWELL (see Parahebe)
Digitalis purpurea ‘Camelot Lavender’
PERENNIAL 36-48” x 16-24”
DIGIPLEXIS (Digitalis x Isoplexis)
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 12-15”
z4
Finely cut, powdery blue-green leaves are topped
with clusters of pendulous, heart-shaped, ivory
flowers from May to September. Excellent for
containers and in the front of the border.
z4
Spectacular, bell-shaped, lavender flowers with
speckled throats shine on stout stems. A nice
subtle fragrance enhances its appeal.
Digiplexis ‘Illumination Flame’
Dicentra ‘Ivory Hearts’
z4
Tall, graceful stems are lined with pink-to-apricot
bellflowers. Beautiful, stately accent for the back of
the border. Biennial.
Dicentra formosa ‘Langtrees’
PERENNIAL 12-14” x 12”
z4
Tall, graceful stems are lined with white
bellflowers. Glows at dusk. Biennial.
Dichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 12-24”
z8
Tubular, bright reddish-orange flowers with yellow
throats are densely packed on tall, sturdy stems.
Blooms from April through late fall.
Digitalis purpurea ‘Camelot Rose’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 2’
z4
Rose-hued bellflowers with speckled throats shine
on stout stems. Subtle scent. Biennial.
Dicentra spectabilis
PERENNIAL 30” x 20”
z3
Arching stems drip with heart-shaped, pink
flowers in late spring. May exhibit summer
dormancy. Classic!
z3
A longtime perennial favorite with large,
arching stalks of heart-shaped, pure white
blooms and light green foliage. May exhibit
summer dormancy.
Dicentra spectabilis ‘Gold Heart’
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2-3’
Digitalis purpurea ‘Camelot White’
Digitalis ‘Dalmatian Crème’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 2’
PERENNIAL 36-48” x 12-18”
z4
Forms a low rosette of green leaves and full spikes
of creamy-white bells, each spotted with maroon.
Fast-growing. Deadhead first-year blooms to
encourage overwintering. Prefers rich, moist soil.
Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’
PERENNIAL 30” x 20”
DIGITALIS (Foxglove)
z4
Rosy-pink hearts appear in spring. Glowing
chartreuse foliage commands attention all season.
Summer-dormant.
z4
Large, fragrant flower spikes show off pretty white
bell-shaped flowers with speckled throats.
Digitalis purpurea ‘Excelsior Hybrids’
PERENNIAL 4-5’ x 2-3’
,
z4
Long spires in shades of pink, rose, or white grace
this attractive cottage garden favorite in May and
June.
Digitalis ‘Dalmatian Rose’
PERENNIAL 32-44” x 10-16”
z5
Tall spikes of rosy-purple blooms dotted with
dark crimson. Fast-growing. Deadhead first-year
blooms to encourage overwintering. Prefers rich,
moist soil.
Digitalis purpurea ‘Foxy Hybrids’
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
z4
Long spikes of lovely flowers in shades of carminered, pink, creamy-yellow, or white grace this
cottage garden favorite. Biennial.
Digitalis ‘Goldcrest’
PERENNIAL 16-20” x 12-16”
Dicentra spectabilis ‘Valentine’
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 24-30”
z3
Ferny, dark-green foliage emerges with a hint of
red in early spring, followed by long, arching,
burgundy stems lined with brilliant red-and-white
hearts. Very showy. May go dormant in summer.
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z4
Spikes of pendulous, peachy-yellow bells spotted
with maroon bloom all summer. Strong, wellbranched stems. Sterile.
Digitalis purpurea ‘Gloxiniiflora’
PERENNIAL 48” x 30”
z4
Extra-large, rose-red bells adorn tall, sturdy stalks.
Easy to grow. Biennial.
Digitalis - Echinacea
Digitalis purpurea ‘Pam’s Choice’
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
PERENNIAL 24” x 20”
Dream Herb
A compact variety whose large white blooms
feature brilliant purple-red throats. Nice in the
middle of the border. Biennial.
HERB 1-4’ x 2-3’
z9
Traditionally used in tea by the Chontal of Oaxaca,
Mexico. Said to enhance the connection between
the conscious and subconscious brain. May
enhance lucid dreaming. Has also been used to aid
with gastrointestinal issues.
Digitalis thapsi ‘Spanish Peaks’
PERENNIAL 12-24” x 12-24”
Echinacea Glowing Dream
DREAM HERB (Calea zacatechichi)
z4
z4
Pretty spikes of raspberry-rose blooms rise above
a loose mound of furry gray-green foliage. This
compact form with small fuzzy leaves thrives in a
variety of sites and soils.
z4
Glowing watermelon-coral petals with goldenorange cones. Blooms from spring through fall.
A superb landscape plant with great color and
habit, plus a long bloom time.
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Echinacea ‘Heavenly Dream’
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
z4
Dense, compact, low-branching habit. White
blooms up to 4” across. Flowers feature
extra-wide petals.
DRYOPTERIS (Fern)
Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern)
PERENNIAL 36” x 18”
Digitalis x mertonensis
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 18-24”
z5
Strawberry-colored bellflowers bloom on tall stalks.
DILL (Anethum graveolens)
z5
New growth is orange-bronze to copper and
gradually fades to deep green by summer. Fronds
remain upright in winter. A Great Plant Pick for
the Pacific Northwest.
PERENNIAL 2-4’ x 2-4’
HERB 3-4’ x 1’
Large, oval-shaped fronds. Native to moist, open
woods, it often grows on granite or volcanic rock.
z10
A staple of traditional Northern European cuisine,
particularly in pickles, vinegars, sauces, and
seafood. Seeds are ground and used as a spice.
The large umbels of yellow flowers are especially
attractive to Swallowtail butterflies.
DISPOROPSIS
(Evergreen Solomon’s Seal)
z4
z6
DORYCNIUM (Hairy Canary Clover)
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 24-30”
DWARF CATMINT (see Nepeta)
ECHINACEA (Coneflower)
Echinacea ‘Hot Summer’
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 24-30”
z4
z4
Flowers open yellow and steadily mature to scarlet,
resulting in a mix of fiery shades on one plant.
Strong, dependable cultivar with wide, melonyellow petals around an orange cone from June
through September.
Echinacea ‘Mamma Mia’
PERENNIAL 20-26” x 28-30”
Echinacea Big Sky™ ‘After Midnight’
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 10-16”
z5
Deep magenta petals with black-red centers
appear on black stems above beautiful blue-green
foliage. Compact habit. From the Big Sky™ series.
z8
Echinacea ‘Now Cheesier’
z4
Fragrant orange petals radiate from a bronze
cone atop tall, sturdy stems. Blooms mid
summer. Another vigorous selection from
the Big Sky™ series.
Echinacea ‘Burgundy Fireworks’
PERENNIAL 18-20” x 12-16”
z4
Large, flat, orange-gold petals surround a greenorange cone and mature to gold. Displays better
branching than ‘Mac ‘n’ Cheese’.
Echinacea Big Sky™ ‘Sundown’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3’
z4
Large flowers range in color from red to orange to
coral to pink. Well-branched with sturdy stems.
PERENNIAL 24-26” x 16-18”
Dorycnium hirsutum
DRACAENA PALM (see Cordyline)
Wide petals of deep orange red become deeper red
at the base of the dark orange cone. Extra petals
give the flowers a full look. Strong stems.
z4
Blooms emerge as florescent, papaya-orange rays
with deep red-orange pompoms. Each pompom
sports a distinct papaya-colored halo in the center
that grows as it matures.
PERENNIAL 28-32’ x 28’
A collector’s plant featuring fragrant, pendulous,
white flowers on arching stems below glossy green
leaves. Blue-black berries appear later in the season. A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
White flowers tinged with pink adorn this
fuzzy silver sub-shrub in late summer and fall.
Reddish fruit pods follow. Requires a sunny,
well-drained site.
z4
Echinacea ‘Hot Papaya’
Echinacea ‘Aloha’
Disporopsis pernyi ‘Bill Baker Form’
PERENNIAL 12-20” x 18-24”
PERENNIAL 32” x 24-32”
Dryopteris filix-mas (Male Fern)
Dill
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12”
Echinacea ‘Hot Lava’
z5
Quilled, deep beet-red petals turn upward to provide
a striking, cupped appearance. Flowers are held on
strong burgundy stems with glossy green foliage.
Unique. A Chicago Botanic Garden introduction.
Echinacea ‘Piccolino’
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 16-18”
z5
The first dwarf, fully double coneflower. Deep
pink pompoms with green eyes are surrounded by
lighter pink rays of short petals. Lightly fragrant,
abundant flowers.
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Echinacea PowWow ‘Wild Berry’
Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’
PERENNIAL 16-20” x 12-16”
z3
PERENNIAL 36” x 20”
Brilliant, rose-purple petals encircle orange-brown
cones. Blooms summer to fall. Produces more
flowering stems than many other coneflowers.
Blooms its first year.
Echinacea ‘Red Knee High’
z3
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 18-24”
z4
Large, bright rose-pink daisies have prominent
orange cones. Perennial Plant Association
Plant of the Year and a Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
Daisy-like, brilliant fuchsia-red flowers contrast
richly with coppery centers from July to September. Displays vigorous compact growth. Equally
floriferous as its parent, E. ‘Kim’s Knee High’.
Echinacea purpurea ‘Merlot’
PERENNIAL 34” x 30”
Echinacea purpurea ‘Butterfly Kisses’
PERENNIAL 18” x 16”
z4
An improvement over previous pink doubles, with
a compact, nicely branched, broadly mounding
habit and very strong stems. Fragrant, bright pink,
pompoms with lighter ray petals are quite large for
such a compact plant.
z4
Striking, nearly black stems contrast handsomely
with 5” rose-pink flowers and their huge cones.
No staking required.
Echinacea ‘Solar Flare’
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 24-30”
z5
Flowers erupt with fiery orange-red petals that
surround a dark cone in mid- to late summer.
Purplish-pink coneflowers with nearly black
central cones. Flowers top deep black stems,
making a dramatic contrast to the bright green
foliage. Dependable and long-lived.
Echinacea purpurea ‘Raspberry Tart’
PERENNIAL 20-24” x 18-24”
z4
Daisy-like, raspberry-magenta flowers bloom
on a well-branched, compact plant that can
produce up to 30 blossoms its first season. Blooms
midsummer.
Echinacea purpurea ‘Flame Thrower’
PERENNIAL 34-36” x 36-40”
z4
Flaming hot, two-toned blooms of orange and
yellow with dark central cones light up the middle
of the border. Well-branched habit, easy to grow,
and blooms all summer.
z3
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2-3’
z4
Brilliant flowers with intense carmine-red petals
gracefully top sturdy stems. Seedheads provide
food for birds.
Echinacea purpurea ‘Tiki Torch’
Light green petals blend to light pink at the base,
providing nice contrast to dark green cones.
Blooms become pinker as they mature, while
cones change to burgundy. Best in part shade.
Echinacea purpurea ‘Green Jewel’
PERENNIAL 20-24” x 12-18”
z3
This unique coneflower sports large (4”),
light green petals that surround a sizeable, more
deeply green cone. Blooms keep their color
as they mature.
This compact coneflower features more
flowers for a longer season than other cultivars.
Striking, reflexed, clear pink petals with brilliant
orange central cones appear repeatedly from
mid to late summer.
PERENNIAL 3’ x 2-3’
PERENNIAL 24” x 20”
z4
Gold petal tips gradate to a rich, deep orange –
like the cone itself. Sturdy, compact plants.
Proven longevity.
Echinacea Sombrero ‘Hot Coral’
PERENNIAL 22-24” x 16-22”
z4
Bred to have a well-branched, sturdy habit,
compact foliage, and a high bud count. Single,
overlapping, muted orangey-red petals surround
a dark center cone.
z4
Fiery pumpkin-orange flowers bloom in July.
Four-and-a-half-inch flowers bear wide petals and
a spicy fragrance.
Echinacea Sombrero ‘Lemon Yellow’
Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’
Well-branched and sturdy. Compact foliage and a
high bud count. Overlapping, lemon-yellow petals
surround a dark cone.
PERENNIAL 36” x 20”
z3
Produces large white flowers with
chartreuse cones. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest. PERENNIAL 24-26” x 16-22”
z4
Echinacea Sombrero ‘Salsa Red’
PERENNIAL 22-24” x 16-22”
z4
Echinacea ‘Raspberry Truffle’
Echinacea purpurea ‘Kim’s Knee High’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18”
Echinacea Sombrero ‘Flamenco Orange’
Echinacea purpurea ‘Ruby Star’
Echinacea purpurea ‘Green Envy’
PERENNIAL 20-30” x 18”
Exhibits a wonderfully compact habit at just 18” tall.
Purplish-pink flowers up to 4” across sport ribbonlike, horizontal petals and dark cones. Reliable.
z4
Thin pink petals with large, coppery-red cones sit
atop clear green foliage.
PERENNIAL 24-28” x 18”
z4
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 13-15”
z4
Echinacea purpurea ‘Pica Bella’
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 24-36”
Echinacea purpurea ‘Fatal Attraction’
Echinacea ‘Satin Nights’
z3
PERENNIAL 18-22” x 24-30”
z5
Salmony, reddish-pink outer petals surround
a chocolate-brown cone (the truffle), which
becomes a coral-pink pompom as it opens.
Dark brown stems. Unique.
Arguably the best red coneflower, whose single,
overlapping petals surround a dark center cone.
Extremely floriferous.
Echinacea ‘Southern Belle’
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 30-36”
z5
Features fully double, electric magenta-pink
pompoms whose flat ray petals protrude like a
mini-skirt. Blooms mature to a soft pink. Strong,
sturdy stems hold blooms upright.
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Echinacea Supreme ‘Elegance’
PERENNIAL 30” x 18”
Epimedium ‘Purple Pixie’
z4
PERENNIAL 9-12” x 15-24”
Deep rose-red center deepens as the flower ages.
Star-like, ray petals are bright mauve-pink that
also deepen in color. Very elegant.
z5
Vivid violet-purple sepals with protruding, pure
white spurs. Tight, dense foliage with handsome
rhubarb-red markings in spring. Compact, vigorous, and clump-forming. Best planted in groups.
Echinacea Supreme ‘Flamingo’
PERENNIAL 30” x 15”
Epimedium x perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’
z4
PERENNIAL 12” x 16”
Coral and shrimp-pink combine for a striking
flower. Fully double with complementary ray
petals of rosy copper.
z5
Mottled red foliage is topped with sprays of dainty,
butter-yellow flowers in spring. Spreads 6-8” a
year. A smart selection for woodland gardens and
a Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Echinacea ‘Tangerine Dream’
Epimedium x rubrum
Large (4”), elegant tangerine flowers boast wide,
overlapping petals. Blooms hold their color well
and have a lovely honey scent. Strong, multibranching stems.
Deep reddish-pink-and-white flowers float on
wiry stems above red-rimmed foliage in spring. A
Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
PERENNIAL 4-12” x 12-24”
z5
Heart-shaped, bright green leaves are speckled
red and brown. Airy scapes of soft yellow flowers
appear in spring. Its tolerance for dry, shady locations makes it a wise planting choice under trees. ELIN MEADOWRUE (see Thalictrum)
ENGLISH DAISY (see Bellis)
Epimedium x youngianum ‘Niveum’
ENGLISH LAVENDER
PERENNIAL 6-10” x 18”
z5
Clusters of 3/4” pure white flowers top copperhued new leaves from May to June. Compact habit
and good fall color. (see Lavandula angustifolia)
EPIMEDIUM (Bishop’s Hat)
Epimedium grandiflorum ‘White Queen’
PERENNIAL 8-14” x 12-16”
z5
Erigeron glaucus ‘Bountiful’
PERENNIAL 6-10” x 12-16”
ERITRICHIUM
z4
Dense spikes of baby-blue blooms rise on strong
stems above disease-resistant, medium-green
foliage. A short-lived perennial.
ERYNGIUM (Sea Holly)
Eryngium amethystinium ‘Sapphire Blue’
PERENNIAL 28” x 18”
z5
Striking, steely-blue flowers are larger and more
colorful than other varieties. Performs best in
sunny locations and tolerates most soil types.
Eryngium planum ‘Jade Frost’
PERENNIAL 8” x 14”
z5
Unique, leathery, blue-green leaves have a bold,
creamy-white margin. Masses of thistle-like,
intense silver-blue flowers are produced mid
summer. Tolerant of hot, dry, salty soils.
ERYSIMUM (Wallflower)
z6
Gray-green, mat-forming foliage. Three-inch
lavender daisies with chartreuse centers bloom
spring to fall. Tolerates coastal conditions well.
Epimedium pinnatum ‘Colchicum’
z5
Bright yellow flowers are backed with reddish
spurs on 12” stems. Thick, dark green,
spreading foliage.
Erigeron karvinskianus ‘Profusion’
PERENNIAL 10” x 16”
z5
Forms compact mounds of green foliage that
remains throughout most of the winter. Red-tinted
buds open to cream flowers blushed with coral in
spring. Performs very well under trees. Erigeron speciosus ‘Darkest of All’
PERENNIAL 18” x 24”
Erysimum ‘Apricot Twist’
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
z6
This charming, fragrant wallflower has
predominantly apricot blossoms with mauve
overtones from early spring through May. The
bright green foliage makes a nice contrast.
z7
White daisies aging to pink are borne in profusion.
Blooms from June to September.
Epimedium pubigerum
PERENNIAL 10-18” x 18”
z3
Umbels of yellow flowers mature to orange red and
persist for weeks in late spring and early summer.
Spoon-shaped, gray-green leaves form a low mound.
Requires dry, gravelly soil. Native to the mountains
of Southern Oregon and Northern California.
ERIGERON (Santa Barbara Daisy)
An excellent groundcover at 8-15” tall. Silverywhite flowers in spring. New foliage emerges
beige, then turns green by summer. Tolerates
dry shade.
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
SHRUB 8-12” x 15-24”
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PERENNIAL 8-10” x 6-8”
z5
Epimedium x versicolor ‘Sulphureum’
ELEPHANT EARS (see Bergenia)
Eriogonum u. polyanthum var. subalpinum
(Sulfur Buckwheat)
Eritrichium ‘Baby Blue’
(Alpine Forget-me-not)
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 24-30”
z4
PERENNIAL 12” x 15”
ERIOGONUM (Buckwheat)
z4
Daisy-like, purple flowers adorn this desirable
cultivar in early summer.
Erysimum ‘Fragrant Star’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
z7
Yellow blooms complement leaves with creamyyellow margins. Flowering may continue to
October. Chocolate-purple buds contrast
dramatically with the flowers and foliage.
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Erysimum - Eupatorium
Erysimum Glow ‘Orange’
PERENNIAL 8” x 12”
z5
A compact grower with masses of navelorange flowers. Equally beautiful in mixed
borders and containers.
Erysimum ‘Rysi Star’
Eucomis ‘Dark Star’
PERENNIAL 16-18” x 16-18”
z7
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 12-14”
Produces an abundance of medium-sized, brilliant
yellow flowers from spring through early summer.
Excellent in containers and mixed borders.
z7
Striking, deep red-black foliage forms a small
star-shaped clump that contrasts handsomely with
silver- or gold-leaved plants. Charming, pineapplelike, pink blooms in late summer.
Erysimum ‘Golden Bowles’
PERENNIAL 24-28” x 16-20”
z7
Erysimum ‘Wenlock Beauty’
Bright yellow flowers on blue-grey foliage
bloom spring, summer, and fall. A sport of
E. ‘Bowles’ Mauve’. Tough, long-blooming
herbaceous sub-shrub shines in both mixed
borders and containers.
In spring, dusky-mauve flowers turn a variety
of rose shades, then mature to buff. Bushy, deep
green foliage.
PERENNIAL 12” x 20”
z6
PERENNIAL 14-18” x 14-18”
z6
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
z7
Spikes of purple-mauve flowers and silvery-green
foliage make a pleasing combination. This tough,
long-blooming herbaceous sub-shrub is wellsuited for mixed borders.
A long-flowering variety for full sun or partial
shade. Produces spikes of bright purple flowers
from spring through summer.
Erysimum ‘Winter Orchid’
PERENNIAL 18” x 18”
z7
Erysimum linifolium
‘Bowle’s Mauve Compactum’
Pretty clusters of fragrant, purplish-mauve flowers
top this compact form of a popular sub-shrub.
Extremely long-blooming and floriferous.
PERENNIAL 6” x 10”
z6
An extremely fragrant variety with large yellow
flower spikes in spring. Uniform, compact habit.
Erysimum ‘Poem Lilac’
PERENNIAL 16-18” x 16-18”
z8
Deep burgundy buds open to reveal a profusion
of medium-sized, lilac-purple flowers from spring
through early summer. The new series features a
bushier habit and is frost-tolerant.
Erysimum ‘Poem Pastel’
PERENNIAL 16-18” x 16-18”
z8
A profusion of medium-sized flowers open soft
yellow and darken to pale lavender from spring
through early summer. The new series features a
bushier habit and is frost-tolerant.
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Eupatorium fortunei ‘Pink Frost’
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 25-30”
z4
A new form that produces lush mounds of green
foliage edged in creamy-yellow margins. Pinkishpurple clusters appear in late summer and early fall.
PERENNIAL 4-7’ x 3’
z5
Large clusters of tiny rosy-purple flowers appear
on towering stems in late summer.
PERENNIAL 5-6’ x 3’
Eucomis comosa ‘Innocence’
Erysimum perovskianum ‘Gold Rush’
z3
Eupatorium purpureum subsp. maculatum
‘Gateway’
EUCOMIS (Pineapple Lily)
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 8-12”
PERENNIAL 4’ x 2-3’
Eupatorium maculatum ‘Atropurpureum’
Blooms open coppery orange and turn purple as
they mature. Flowers until early summer. Prefers
well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
z7
Eupatorium dubium ‘Little Joe’
This compact form has beautiful mauve-purple
flowers in late summer accented by large green
leaves. Prefers moist locations.
Erysimum ‘Winter Joy’
Erysimum linifolium ‘Bowle’s Mauve’
EUPATORIUM
(Joe Pye Weed, Boneset)
z6
Arising from the center of strap-like, glossy green
leaves are 2’ flower spikes enveloped in hundreds
of tiny, soft pink flowers. Flowers are extremely
long-lived. Attractive seed pods appear in fall.
Eucomis comosa ‘Oakhurst’
PERENNIAL 32” x 20”
z7
Tropical burgundy leaves and pineapple-like
purple flowers, followed by attractive, persistent
seed heads. z4
Sturdy, upright, black stems carry large, rich
pink flowers from late summer through fall. Very
effective architectural plant. A Great Plant Pick for
the Pacific Northwest.
Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’
(White Snakeroot)
TENDER PERENNIAL 8-12” x 15-18”
z9
Cocoa-brown leaves are topped with clusters
of white flowers from late July to September. A
unique addition to the back of the border and a
Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Eucomis comosa ‘Tugela Jewel’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 14-18”
z7
Foliage emerges rich bronze and matures to green,
nicely offsetting deep red flower spikes that appear
in August and September. Profuse, small flowers
emerge creamy yellow, then mature to deep
sparkling pink. Unique and very showy.
Eupatorium sordidum
(aka Bartlettina sordida)
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
z8
Features dark purple stems and velvety, heartshaped, deep-olive, leaves with heavy veining.
Clusters of mauve pompoms appear from spring
till fall. Worth growing for the foliage alone. A
superb, tropical-looking addition.
Euphorbia - Feather Reed Grass
EUPHORBIA (Spurge)
Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae
PERENNIAL 1-2’ x 3’
z6
Deep green leaves whose cinnamon-red stems
are topped with panicles of chartreuse bracts in
spring. An excellent groundcover for dry sites.
Euphorbia niciana x nicaeensis ‘Blue Haze’
Euphorbia x martinii ‘Red Martin’
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 18-24”
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 24-30”
z6
z7
Powder-blue foliage on red stems contrast nicely
with yellow-chartreuse flowers. Compact.
Requires good drainage.
This sport of Euphorbia x martinii has a deeper
burgundy-red cast to stems and leaves. Chartreuse
flower-like bracts have red centers. Pleasing,
rounded growth habit.
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Euphorbia ‘Silver Swan’
Euphorbia characias ‘Humpty Dumpty’
PERENNIAL 24-40” x 32-36”
z6
Short, bushy selection whose egg-shaped
clusters of chartreuse floral bracts feature
prominent maroon eyes. Vigorous grower with
a nice compact habit. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 24-36”
z7
Euphorbia x martinii ‘Redwing’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 24-30”
z6
Striking gray-green-and-silver-white foliage
creates a tight mound. Flower spikes open to
display green-and-white blooms in spring.
Deep red buds open to bright golden flowers.
Long bronzy foliage forms a tight, compact
mound. Requires good drainage. Euphorbia ‘Stardust Pink Shimmer’
ANNUAL 14-15” x 12-18”
z10
Large clusters of showy chartreuse bracts adorn
this large variety from March to June. A Great
Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Compact mounds of fine-leaved, dark green
foliage explode with dainty, sparkling-white
flowers tinged pink from spring through fall.
Fast-growing and free-flowering. A smart choice
for both containers and mixed borders. No
deadheading needed and very heat-tolerant.
Sensitive to over-watering.
Euphorbia ‘Copton Ash’
Euphorbia ‘Stardust White Sparkle’
Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
z6
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 24-30”
ANNUAL 14-18” x 12-15”
z7
This striking, shrub-like plant sports linear, light
ash-green linear foliage. Chartreuse flowers appear
in spring. Prefers sunny, well-drained sites. Semievergreen.
Euphorbia x martinii ‘Rudolph’
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 24-30”
z6
Vivid red bracts bring Rudolph’s famous nose
to mind. A marvelous addition to the winter
garden. Yellow-green flowers with red centers
appear in spring.
EVENING PRIMROSE (see Oenothera)
z10
Compact mounds of fine-leaved, dark green
foliage explode with dainty, sparkling-white
flowers from spring through fall. Quite florific
with no deadheading needed. Very heat-tolerant.
Allow to dry out between waterings.
EVERGREEN SOLOMON’S SEAL
(see Disporopsis)
FAIRY SNAPDRAGON
(see Chaenorrhinum)
Euphorbia cyparissias ‘Fen’s Ruby’
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 18-24”
Euphorbia x martinii
z5
Very finely textured leaves emerge ruby red and
fade to bluish green. Chartreuse flower heads top
the leaves in summer. Naturalizes.
Euphorbia epithymoides ‘First Blush’
PERENNIAL 12” x 12-18”
FALSE INDIGO (see Baptisia)
Chartreuse bracts with red pistils appear from
May to July, then softly mature to hues of buff and
coral. Gray-green foliage turns bronzy red in fall
and winter. Forms a nice, rounded mound.
FALSE SPIREA (see Astilbe and Sorbaria)
z4
New growth appears with a rose-pink flush in
cool conditions. Foliage matures to pale green
with white margins. Bright yellow flowers appear
in spring.
Euphorbia hypericifolia ‘Breathless White’
ANNUAL 10-15” x 24-28”
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 24-30”
z6
z9
Forms neat mounds of fine-leaved green foliage
densely covered with dainty, snow-white flowers from spring through fall. Fast-growing and
free-flowering. An excellent choice for containers
and mixed borders. No deadheading needed.
Avoid over-watering.
Euphorbia x martinii ‘Ascot Rainbow’
PERENNIAL 18-20” x 18-22”
z5
Grey-green leaves with striking yellow edges are
topped with clusters of cream-lime-and-green
variegated flowers in spring. In cooler months,
foliage becomes flushed with shades of red, pink,
and orange. Unique.
FATSHEDERA (Bush Ivy)
Fatshedera lizei ‘Aureo Maculata’
(Variegated Bush Ivy)
SHRUB 6-8’ x 6’
z7
A sprawling shrub or vine with large leaves
splashed freely with gold. Excellent for brightening
deep shade, but also grows in sun. Stake or prune,
as desired.
FEATHER REED GRASS
Euphorbia x martinii ‘Blackbird’
(see Calamagrostis)
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 24-30”
z6
Deep burgundy-purple foliage with dark,
compact stems provides year-round color. Yellowchartreuse flower bracts appear in late spring.
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Fennel
FEVERFEW (see Tanacetum)
FENNEL
FRAGARIA (Ornamental Strawberry)
Fragaria chiloensis
Foeniculum azoricum
HERB 3’ x 2’
z5
FILIPENDULA (Meadowsweet)
Mature plant resembles a flattened head of celery
and has similar uses. Subtle, sweet, anise flavor
enhances soups, seafood, and salads. Mound soil
around bulb for maximum growth. Also grown as
an ornamental.
Filipendula palmata ‘Nana’
PERENNIAL 10” x 12”
z3
Dwarf plant with feathery, deep pink panicles in July
and August. A charming addition to moist areas.
GROUNDCOVER 4” x 24”
z4
Glossy-leaved groundcover tolerant of many
different conditions. Simple white flowers in
spring are followed by edible red berries. A Pacific
Northwest native.
Fragaria ‘Lipstick’
GROUNDCOVER 4” x 24”
Filipendula purpurea ‘Elegans’
FENNEL, BRONZE
PERENNIAL 3’ x 2’
Foeniculum vulgare ‘Smoky’
PERENNIAL 5’ x 3’
z5
Dark bronzy-purple clouds of delicate foliage is
topped with large yellow umbels. Foliage, seeds,
and stems have a wide variety of culinary and
decorative uses.
z5
Tiny red-purple flowers with red stamens are
produced in large foamy masses in summer. Needs
consistently moist soil when planted in sun.
Fragaria vesca (Woodland Strawberry)
GROUNDCOVER 2-4” x 18-24”
Filipendula rubra ‘Venusta’
PERENNIAL 5-6’ x 4’
z3
Masses of fragrant peachy-pink flowers cover this
statuesque giant. Needs ample moisture.
FERN LEAF LAVENDER
z2
Deep rose flowers top this glossy-leaved
groundcover from late spring to early summer.
z3
North American native. Deciduous woodland
groundcover with three leaflets and white flowers
in spring, followed by small, sweet strawberries
in summer.
(see Lavandula multifida)
FLAME GRASS, EULALIA
FESTUCA (Fescue)
(see Miscanthus)
Festuca californica (California Fescue)
GRASS 12-18” x 12-16”
z7
Finely textured, grayish-blue-green blades form a
soft mound. Arching, violet-tinged flower stems
are held above the foliage from late spring to early
summer. Nice groundcover and edger.
FLEABANE, SANTA BARBARA
DAISY (see Erigeron)
FLEECEFLOWER (see Persicaria)
Fragaria virginiana (Virginia Strawberry)
GROUNDCOVER 2-4” x 18-24”
z3
White flowers in late spring and summer
are followed by sweet red berries. Often seen
in open woods or moist meadows throughout
North America.
FRAGRANT BLUE PLANTAIN LILY
(see Hosta)
FLOWERING CURRANT (see Ribes)
Festuca glauca ‘Boulder Blue’
GRASS 8-10” x 12”
Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’
GRASS 8-12” x 8-12”
z4
Compact, soft powder-blue mound of finely textured
leaves is followed by narrow, wheat-colored plumes.
Festuca idahoensis ‘Stanislaus River’
z5
More compact than the species, with blue-green
foliage. Tan flower heads appear from late spring
through early summer.
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(see Lavandula x. intermedia)
FLOWERING TOBACCO
FUCHSIA (Hardy Fuchsia)
(see Nicotiana)
FOAM FLOWER (see Tiarella)
Fuchsia ‘Alice Hoffman’
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
z8
Rose-pink sepals and white corollas bloom most of
the season. Upright form with bronzy-green foliage.
FOAMY BELLS (see Heucherella )
z5
An elegant grass with finely textured, frosty bluegreen foliage all year. Clump-forming and heattolerant. Tall flowering plumes appear in late spring.
GRASS 12” x 12-16”
FLOWERING MAPLE (see Abutilon)
FORGET-ME-NOT (see Myosotis)
Festuca idahoensis ‘Siskiyou Blue’
GRASS 12-18” x 12”
FRENCH LAVENDER
z4
A handsome, small, mounding fescue featuring a
frosty-blue hue. Golden inflorescences bloom in
spring, then mature to a wheat color that persists
through fall.
FOUNTAIN GRASS (see Pennisetum)
FOXGLOVE (see Digiplexis and Digitalis)
Fuchsia ‘Army Nurse’
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
z7
A profusion of red flowers with violet corollas
grace this hardy Fuchsia from early summer until
hard frost. Features a handsome, shapely form.
Fuchsia austromontana ‘Autumnale’
TENDER PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12-18”
z9
Leaves emerge green-coppery-orange, then mature
to a vibrant dark red, coral pink, and gold. Flowers
have scarlet sepals with purple-red corollas.
Fuchsia - Fuchsia
Fuchsia ‘Chang’
Fuchsia ‘Gartenmeister’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
z8
Orange-red flowers shine from late spring to first
frost. Heat-tolerant, bushy, and floriferous.
Fuchsia magellanica ‘Riccartonii’
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 12-18”
z9
Bronzy-green leaves with purple undersides offset
numerous, nodding, tubular, coral-red flowers
all summer long. Prefers partial shade and moist,
well-drained soil. Excellent container plant.
PERENNIAL 36” x 36-48”
z6
A classic, very hardy variety. Dark-red-and-purple
flowers from early summer until a hard frost. The
hardiest cultivar of the magellanica species. f
Fuchsia ‘Checkerboard’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3’
z7
Fuchsia magellanica var. molinae
‘Sharpitor Aurea’
Fuchsia ‘Golden Gate’
Red-and-white flowers create an interesting
checkerboard effect. Elegant, large-flowered,
upright, and hardy.
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
z7
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
Golden foliage contrasts brightly with red stems
and flowers that bloom all season.
Fuchsia ‘Chillerton Beauty’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
Pendulous soft pink bells grace green leaves edged
in creamy yellow. This eye-catching cultivar has
an exceptionally graceful growth habit – semiprostrate when young, but more upright with age.
Fuchsia ‘Joan Cooper’
z8
PERENNIAL 2-5’ x 2-3’
Lovely 2” pendulous flowers with pink sepals
and deep violet corollas bloom from early
summer until hard frost. Attractive gray-green
foliage adds interest.
z8
Showy pendant flowers have pink sepals and red
corollas and bloom from late spring through late
summer. A favorite perennial of gardeners in the
Pacific Northwest. Fuchsia ‘Debrons Black Cherry’
PERENNIAL 5’ x 4’
z7
Fuchsia ‘Little Giant’
z8
Produces showy blooms with rich maroon sepals
and deep purple petals. Small purplish-black berries follow blooms and offer additional visual interest. Excellent in hanging baskets and containers.
Fuchsia ‘Delta’s Angelique’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 2’
z8
Single blooms with curved white sepals tipped in
green and lilac-rose corollas. Small, upright form.
Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.
PERENNIAL 12-24” x 18”
z8
Tiny, brightly variegated, green-and-white leaves
and small, narrow, crimson flowers set this dwarf
Fuchsia apart. Its diminutive size makes is a solid
choice for containers and small gardens.
z7
Red-and-magenta flowers smother this small,
upright shrub from early summer to hard frost.
Fuchsia ‘Neon Tricolor’
Fuchsia magellancia ‘Santa Claus’
Unique tubular blossoms are hot pink at the base,
with white sepals dipped in lime green and a
bright orange corolla. Blooms summer to frost.
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 12-16”
Fuchsia microphylla
‘Variegated Lottie Hobby’
z7
A tidy, compact shrub whose blooms feature
semi-double, white corollas and bright red sepals.
Leaves have a prominent red mid-rib. Blooms
from summer to frost. Best planted in part shade
in moist, rich, well-drained soil.
PERENNIAL 4-5’ x 3-4’
z9
Fuchsia ‘Prince of Orange’
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
z8
Flowers bear light salmon-hued sepals and orangered corollas. Upright habit.
Fuchsia ‘Delta’s Groom’
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 12-16”
z8
Single blooms with curved purple-red sepals and
dark purple corollas. Small, upright habit.
Fuchsia magellanica ‘Aurea’
PERENNIAL 4-5’ x 3-4’
z7
Fuchsia ‘Queen Esther’
Bright golden leaves are decorated with small,
pendulous flowers of red sepals and purple
corollas. Blooms early summer until hard frost.
Fuchsia ‘Erecta’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 2’
z7
Charming, pale pink-and-white flowers sit upright
like tiny cups and saucers on the branches of this
small herbaceous shrub. Long-blooming and
easy to grow.
z8
A vigorous upright shrub whose blossoms sport
white sepals on a single red corolla. A bicolored
display from late spring through frost.
z7
A hardy, shrubby cultivar. Increasingly being used
in borders, though highly attractive in hanging
baskets as well. Produces pale pink sepals and
magenta-purple corollas from summer to frost.
Fuchsia magellanica macrostema
PERENNIAL 24-26” x 24”
z7
This hardy cultivar has tricolored leaves of salmon,
sea green, and cream. Adorned with small flowers
with red sepals and purple corollas from summer
to frost.
Fuchsia ‘Galadriel’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 2-3’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3’
Fuchsia ‘Tom Thumb’
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
z7
This upright, free-flowering shrub boasts small but
numerous pendulous flowers with carmine sepals
and mauve-purple corollas. Fuchsia magellanica ‘Pat’s Dream’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3-4’
z7
This shrubby, hardy cultivar displays bright pink
sepals and purple corollas from early summer to
frost. Has become increasingly popular in mixed
borders, but is still striking in hanging baskets.
Fuchsia ‘White Knight’s Pearl’
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 3’
z7
A hardy, upright fuchsia whose blossoms are
a light pearly-pink with darker pink corollas.
Blooms early summer to hard frost. Blooming Advantage Design Guide
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Fuchsia x speciosa
Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Goblin’
PERENNIAL 12-14” x 12-16”
z7
PERENNIAL 10” x 16”
Grown more for foliage than flowers, this fuchsia’s
large, soft leaves resemble downy felt. Pretty, narrow
drips of rosy-pink flowers appear in summer. Rare.
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Crimson Butterflies’
z3
PERENNIAL 18” x 24”
An easy front-of-the-border selection with large,
red-and-yellow flowers. Nice dwarf habit.
Gaillardia x grandiflora
‘Oranges and Lemons’
GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower)
PERENNIAL 18-30” x 12-18”
Gaillardia ‘Amber Wheels’
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 18-24”
z4
Large golden blooms have fringed petals and
prominent amber-red centers. A distinctive, longlived variety.
z6
Showy, large, yellow flowers with orange centers
appear in summer. A heavy bloomer that repeats
if deadheaded.
GALIUM
Gaillardia ‘Arizona Sun’
PERENNIAL 8-10” x 8-10”
z5
Large, fiery-red, gold-tipped blooms cover lowmounding plants most of the summer. An All
American Selection Winner.
z6
A handsome variety featuring dark crimson
foliage on a compact plant. Deep pink flowers
appear to dance on red stems from summer until
frost. Heat-tolerant.
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Passionate Blush’
PERENNIAL 18” x 20”
z6
Dark pink buds on pink stems open to pink
flowers and bloom most of the season. Burgundy
new foliage matures to green.
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Pink Cloud’
Galium odoratum (Sweet Woodruff)
GROUNDCOVER 2-4” x 24-36”
z4
Dainty white flowers bloom in profusion in spring
above whorled foliage. A superb, low-growing,
spreading groundcover for shade.
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
z6
Profuse long bloomer with rich pink flowers and
an upright habit. Glossy, deep burgundy foliage.
Blooms summer to frost.
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Pink Lady’
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 24-30”
Gaillardia ‘Fancy Wheeler’
PERENNIAL 10” x 16”
GARDENIA
z3
A dwarf selection with low, mounding, light green
leaves and large, bicolored petals of scarlet and gold.
Blooms from early summer through early fall.
Gaillardia Galya ‘Coral Spark’
PERENNIAL 20” x 20”
Gardenia jasminoides ‘Summer Snow’
SHRUB 4-5’ x 4-5’
z6
The most cold-tolerant gardenia to date. Waxy,
double, pure white blooms begin in late summer
over beautiful, glossy, green foliage. Very fragrant.
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Siskiyou Pink’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 2’
z5
A compact perennial sporting striking, unusual,
round florets with red petals and yellow tips.
Known for its durability and consistency of form
and color throughout the growing season.
GARLIC CHIVES (see Allium)
z5
Delicate, bright pinkish-white flowers is
reminiscent of pink lipstick blotted on white
tissue. Blooms from early summer to fall.
Attracts bees.
z5
Deep maroon buds open to glowing pink flowers
with white stamens in summer and fall. Foliage
is rich maroon. Lends a diffuse, airy quality to
gardens and containers.
GAULTHERIA (Salal)
Gaillardia ‘Mesa Bicolor’
PERENNIAL 16-18” x 20-22”
z5
Bright yellow, non-fading blooms with copperred centers and halos are held on sturdy, upright,
well-branched plants. Features a uniform, compact
habit and early-flowering blooms.
Gaultheria shallon
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Siskiyou Pink’ Red
GROUNDCOVER 18-30” x 24-36”
z6
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 18-24”
Pacific Northwest native groundcover or low
spreading shrub that tolerates dry shade to full
sun. Urn-shaped, white flowers appear in spring
and produce edible dark purple berries. Leaves are
often used by florists.
Gaura lindheimeri ‘So White’
Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Burgundy’
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
z3
Deep-wine-to-rusty-red flowers attract attention
in late summer. Deadhead to promote bloom.
Colorful and easy to grow. Tolerates poor soil.
Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Fanfare’
PERENNIAL 10-16” x 18”
z3
Flower petals form a ring of scarlet-orange
mini-trumpets with yellow tips that flare out, all
surrounding a bronze-red cone. A compact grower
and continuous bloomer.
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Similar to G. ‘Siskiyou Pink’, but with deeper
maroon foliage in summer and a more compact
habit. Dainty, deep pink flowers appear in
summer and fall.
GAURA (Indian Feather, Wandflower)
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Belleza White Evolution’
PERENNIAL 35-39” x 20-24”
z6
Airy, wand-like, white flowers wave in the wind
over dark foliage. The sturdiest and most compact
gaura available.
z5
An abundance of small white flowers bloom on
18” stems from summer to fall, creating a bright,
clean, airy effect. Disease-resistant.
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 2’
z6
A profusion of delicate white flowers bloom in
summer and sway in the wind on graceful, willowleaved, rosy-red stems. Lends light, airy texture to
gardens and containers.
Gaura - Geranium
Gaura ‘Pink Fountains’
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
Geranium cinereum ‘Purple Pillow’
z6
PERENNIAL 2-4” x 12-16”
New growth emerges red with good branching
and remains compact. Numerous soft pink flowers
in summer.
Geranium macrorrhizum
‘Ingwerson’s Variety’
z5
Cup-shaped, reddish-plum flowers are accentuated
by darker plum veins and central eyes. Blooms
all summer long at moderate temperatures.
Sports attractive low-growing, deeply lobed,
gray-green foliage.
GENTIAN SAGE (see Salvia)
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
z3
Lush, aromatic, spreading foliage topped with
light pink flowers in late spring. Droughtand shade-tolerance make it a smart choice for
understory planting. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
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Geranium collinum ‘Nimbus’
GENTIANA (Gentian)
Gentiana acaulis ‘Holzmann’
PERENNIAL 1-3” x 5-8”
z3
Dense, low-growing, deep green foliage is covered
in spring with incredibly large, upward-facing,
cobalt-blue trumpets. Often reblooms later in
summer or fall. Vigorous.
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 24”
z3
An extremely heavy bloomer with lavender-blue
blossoms and pale centers. Dissected foliage
emerges chartreuse and forms a nice clump.
Does not self-sow.
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
Aromatic, dusty gray-green leaves are boldly
splashed with cream, pale yellow, and magenta.
Vivid deep-rose flowers pop against the foliage.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
z5
Forming a creeping carpet of attractively divided
foliage, this new variety helps keep weeds at bay.
Produces an abundance of dark-veined, pale pink
flowers throughout summer.
Gentiana acaulis ‘Undulatifolia’
z3
A favorite among gardeners. Leathery, lowgrowing foliage is carpeted with extra-large,
upward-facing, velvet-blue trumpets in spring.
May rebloom in the fall.
PERENNIAL 6-12” x 9-12”
z4
An unusual variety with attractive purplish-bronze
leaves and pale pink flowers. Performs well in sun
or shade in most well-drained soil.
Geranium ‘Ann Folkard’
PERENNIAL 7-24” x 27-35”
z5
Brilliant magenta flowers with dark eyes
contrast nicely with gold-chartreuse foliage.
Features an excellent, weaving growth habit and a
very long bloom period. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
Geranium maculatum ‘Elizabeth Ann’
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
z4
Showy, large, maroon-chocolate leaves are topped
with lilac flowers in late spring. Highly adaptable.
Geranium phaeum ‘Samobar’
Geranium ‘Dusky Crug’
GERANIUM (Hardy Geranium)
z4
Geranium ‘Dreamland’
PERENNIAL 14-16” x 14-16”
PERENNIAL 1-3” x 5-8”
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Variegatum’
Geranium endressii x psilostemon ‘Patricia’
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 48”
z5
Dark-eyed magenta flowers adorn this longblooming, large-growing, hardy geranium. A
Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
z5
Striking foliage has chocolate-brown-to-burgundy
markings on each leaf. Clusters of dusky purple
flowers rise above the leaves in midsummer.
Geranium procurrens x lambertii ‘Salome’
PERENNIAL 12” x 36-48”
z6
Bright purple flowers with dark purple veins weave
through adjacent plants. Creeping mounds of
faintly marbled leaves are tinged with gold when
new. A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Geranium renardii ‘Tschelda’
Geranium ‘Brookside’
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 36”
z5
Eye-catching blooms of sapphire blue with light
centers, grace this stunning, long-blooming cranesbill. Its nice mounding habit stays attractive all summer. A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Geranium ‘Cheryl’s Shadow’
PERENNIAL 6-10” x 10-12”
z7
Charming pink flowers cloak rich chocolatemaroon foliage in spring. A slowly spreading
mound that is easy to maintain.
PERENNIAL 10” x 15”
Geranium himalayense x pratense
‘Johnson’s Blue’
PERENNIAL 16” x 24”
z4
Vivid blue flowers with dark veins bloom profusely
in late spring and early summer above deeply cut
foliage. Cut back after blooming to encourage
bushy growth.
Geranium ‘Laura’
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
z5
Double-flowering, snowy-white blooms in late
spring reappear late in the summer. A hardy,
clump-forming geranium with deeply divided
leaves and upward-facing blooms.
Geranium cinereum ‘Lawrence Flatman’
PERENNIAL 10” x 18”
z5
Magenta-veined, dark-lavender flowers
top small, divided, wedge-shaped leaves in
spring and summer. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
z4
Lobed, velvety, gray-green leaves set off lilac-blue
flowers with purple veins. Creates a low, compact
mound that provides textural interest. Geranium ‘Rozanne’
PERENNIAL 20” x 24”
z5
Showy deep blue flowers with white eyes bloom
profusely spring to frost. Mounding, slightly
weaving habit. A Perennial Plant Association
Plant of the Year and a Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
Geranium ‘Sabani Blue’
PERENNIAL 15-18” x 18-23”
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Album’
PERENNIAL 15” x 20”
z4
Clusters of scented white flowers rise above
spreading foliage that forms a groundcover.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest. z5
Rich violet-blue flowers sit above deeply cut
green leaves on this mounding, mid-sized
geranium. One of the earliest to bloom, it holds
its flowers for several weeks. May rebloom in
autumn in cooler regions.
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Geranium sanguineum ‘Apfelblute’
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 12-16”
Geranium wallichianum ‘Pink Penny’
z5
Large, soft pink flowers are carried above deeply
divided, round, deep green leaves in late spring
through early summer.
Geranium sanguineum ‘Elke’
PERENNIAL 10” x 18-24”
Geranium x oxonianum ‘Orkney Cherry’
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 15-24”
z4
z5
z5
Bright pink flowers bloom from June to September
over trailing purple-bronze foliage. Makes a
stunning addition to the front of the border.
Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’
Geranium x riversleaianum
‘Mavis Simpson’
PERENNIAL 8” x 18”
z4
Silver-dollar-sized flowers of fluorescent pink with
white eyes bloom from May until fall. Tolerates a
wide range of conditions.
Glossy, deep green leaves are topped by blush-pink
flowers in late spring. A semi-evergreen groundcover and a Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Geranium sanguineum ‘Lancastriense’
(‘Striatum’)
Geranium x cantabrigiense
‘Cambridge Blue’
PERENNIAL 6-8” x 36”
PERENNIAL 8” x 18”
z4
Masses of delicate pink flowers with fine red
veining top this restrained, low-growing cranesbill.
Forms a colorful groundcover.
PERENNIAL 8-10” x 12”
Rose-pink flowers with dark purple veins bloom
repeatedly from June until frost. Features a loose,
somewhat spreading habit.
PERENNIAL 8” x 24”
z4
Silky, silvery leaves and soft pink flowers weave
nicely through adjacent plants. A Great Plant Pick
for the Pacific Northwest.
Geranium x riversleaianum
‘Russell Prichard’
z4
This superior groundcover forms an umbrella
of lobed, deep green leaves and single blue-violet
flowers from spring to early summer. Restrained
and well-behaved. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
PERENNIAL 12” x 24”
z6
Striking deep magenta flowers with black centers
adorn this hardy clump-forming geranium.
Sharply toothed leaves add to its appeal. Geranium sanguineum ‘Max Frei’
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 12”
z4
PERENNIAL 12” x 12”
z4
Large deep magenta flowers bloom over broad
green foliage in late spring and summer. Weaves
nicely among other low-growing perennials.
PERENNIAL 8” x 18”
z3
Masses of raspberry-pink flowers blanket this
low, spreading, semi-evergreen groundcover in
late spring. Performs very well in both full sun
and part shade. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
z3
Masses of 1” lavender flowers appear from
late spring through summer above attractive
cutleaf foliage. Spreads to form an eye-catching
groundcover.
z4
This very vigorous, adaptable perennial blooms
profusely from spring into fall. Pink flowers with
white centers and blue veins appear above semitrailing foliage.
z4
Very deep blue flowers with white eyes bloom
in clusters above fresh green foliage. Forms an
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Pure white flowers shine among fragrant, semievergreen leaves in summer. A nicely restrained
selection with handsome fall color. A Great Plant
Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Geranium x magnificum
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
PERENNIAL 24-28” x 24”
HERB 6-8” x 12-16”
z5
Striking bright golden foliage and purple-pink
flowers combine to create a very showy display.
HERB 6” x 12”
Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘St. Ola’
Geranium ‘Sweet Heidy’
Geranium sylvaticum ‘Amy Doncaster’
z5
Glossy, deep green leaves and pretty lilac-pink
flowers. A neat sub-shrub that handles pruning
well. Nice mini-hedge and knot garden plant.
Germander, Dwarf
(Teucrium chamaedrys Nana)
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 18”
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 18-24”
HERB 15” x 15”
Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys
‘Summer Sunshine’)
Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Karmina’
Geranium sanguineum ‘Tiny Monster’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys)
z5
Exceptional low-growing geranium with dense,
fragrant, medium green foliage that develops rich
reddish-orange hues in the fall. Covered with
bright cerise flowers from June to August.
Geranium sanguineum ‘New Hampshire’
PERENNIAL 12” x 24”
GERMANDER (Teucrium)
Geranium x cantabrigiense
‘Crystal Rose’ (‘ABPP’)
This lovely dwarf cultivar has a spreading habit
and large rosy-magenta flowers that bloom from
May to August. z3
Large, bright violet-purple flowers with dark veins
appear in June on a large, dense, bushy plant. Truly
magnificent when in bloom. z5
An excellent addition to the herb garden. Glossy,
scalloped, aromatic foliage contrasts handsomely
with rosy-purple flowers. Great border plant; also
works well as a dwarf hedge. Especially nice in
knot gardens.
GEUM (Avens, Grecian Rose)
Geum coccineum ‘Eos’
PERENNIAL 14” x 12-18”
z5
Fiery orange-red flowers bloom above unique,
large, golden foliage. Spreading habit. Commands
attention even when not in bloom.
Geum - Hairy Canary Clover
Geum ‘Coppertone’
Geum ‘Starker’s Magnificum’
PERENNIAL 12” x 16”
z4
PERENNIAL 15-24” x 24”
Soft, coppery flowers smother this
low-spreading perennial.
Geum ‘Cosmopolitan’
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 15-18”
z5
Long stems of double, ruffled, tangerine-tocoppery-orange blossoms top this very robust,
large-growing cultivar. Gomphrena decumbens
(Airy Bachelor’s Buttons)
Geum x coccineum ‘Borisii’
Produces numerous panicles of miniature, buttonlike blooms on thin, wiry stems. Violet-magenta
blooms appear to be suspended in space. Creates a
dazzling effect when planted en masse.
z4
Beautiful semi-double blooms of pale creamy
yellow flushed with cranberry edges and
venation. Flowers resemble miniature roses
held aloft on long stems above crinkled green
foliage. Semi-evergreen.
GOMPHRENA (Bachelor’s Buttons)
PERENNIAL 8” x 10”
z5
This petite gem produces many brilliant orange
flowers in mid-to late spring. The low-spreading
foliage adds year-round interest. TENDER PERENNIAL 36” x 24”
z9
GOOSENECK LOOSESTRIFE
(see Lysimachia)
Geum ‘Double Bloody Mary’
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
Geum x coccineum ‘Fire Lake’
z5
PERENNIAL 12” x 12”
Bright scarlet-red flowers are semi-double with
ruffled petals. Full bloom occurs in late spring,
then off and on through summer into fall.
Geum ‘Flames of Passion’
PERENNIAL 16-20” x 12-18”
z5
Rose-like, semi-double, scarlet blooms are held on
long, wiry, black stems over a low clump of dark
green leaves. Blooms throughout the summer.
Great in containers and massed in borders.
Evergreen in milder climates.
Geum ‘Mango Lassi’
PERENNIAL 12” x 12”
z5
A Blooming Advantage™ introduction.
Delicate, large, double flowers display warm
shades that vary from apricot to mango. Foliage
remains neat and compact. A Great Plant Pick for
the Pacific Northwest.
z5
GRECIAN ROSE (see Geum)
An upright-growing perennial with large, 6” leaves
and vivid red-orange flowers that rise on tall
stems. Deadhead to encourage reblooming. GREEK HOREHOUND (see Ballota)
Geum x ‘Sangria’
(see Convolvulus)
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 16-20”
z5
Semi-double, intensely red flowers bloom in
spring and again in summer if cut back. A bold
addition to the front of the border.
GIANT CORKSCREW RUSH
(see Juncus)
GROUND MORNING GLORY
GYMNOCARPIUM (Fern)
Gymnocarpium dryopteris (Oak Fern)
PERENNIAL 9-12” x 12-24”
z2
Delicate, apple-green fronds form small colonies
in moist woods. Prefers cool temps. Native to the
Pacific Northwest and a Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
GIANT FEATHER GRASS (see Stipa)
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath)
GINGER LILY (see Hedychium)
Gypsophila cerastioides
PERENNIAL 2-3” x 24”
Geum ‘Pumpkin’
PERENNIAL 12” x 12”
GLOBEFLOWER (see Trollius)
z5
A Blooming Advantage™ introduction. Large
pumpkin-orange flowers cover this dwarf geum,
lending cheer and glowing color to any border.
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 12-16”
z5
Profuse, single white flowers with violet veins
bloom on low-spreading foliage in spring.
Gypsophila paniculata ‘Bristol Fairy’
(see Sisyrinchium)
Geum ‘Queen of Orange’
z5
GOAT’S BEARD (see Aruncus)
GOLDEN BLUE-EYED GRASS
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
z4
Airy sprays of large, double, white blossoms adorn
this florists’ favorite in summer. Excellent for fresh
and dried arrangements.
GOLDEN BOWLES WALLFLOWER
Blooming more profusely and earlier than the
species, this improved form is covered with warm
orange flowers over a long period in spring.
Geum sp. avens
PERENNIAL 6” x 12”
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z4
Very tidy and restrained, with nodding, soft amber
flowers held slightly above the foliage.
(see Erysimum)
GOLDEN CLUB MOSS (see Selaginella)
GOLDEN ELDERBERRY
Gypsophila repens ‘Rosea’
(Creeping Baby’s Breath)
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 18-24”
z3
Clouds of pink flowers on prostrate, gray-green
foliage. Stems are often tinted red.
(see Sambucus)
GOLDEN RAY (see Ligularia)
HAIRY CANARY CLOVER
(see Dorycnium)
GOLDENROD (see Solidago)
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Hakonechloa -Hebe
Hebe ‘Autumn Glory’
Halimiocistus wintonensis
‘Merrist Wood Cream’
HAKONECHLOA
(Japanese Forest Grass)
SHRUB 2’ x 2’
SHRUB 30” x 30”
Hakonechloa macra
GRASS 12-24” x 16”
z5
Delicate, bamboo-like foliage graces this
slow-spreading, non-invasive grass. Foliage
takes on a reddish-pink cast in fall, then becomes
bronze in winter. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
z7
Large flowers with soft creamy-yellow
petals marked with crimson shine on this
dwarf, spreading shrub. Prefers a sunny,
well-drained location.
Hebe ‘Baby Marie’
SHRUB 12” x 12”
HALIMIUM (Sunrose)
Halimium lasianthum
SHRUB 3’ x 2-3’
Hakonechloa macra ‘Albostriata’
GRASS 18” x 30”
z5
Creamy-yellow striped blades in spring fade to
white in late summer. Forms a nicely rounded
mound. Vigorous. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest. z7
Sunny yellow flowers blotched deep brown at the
base of each petal enhance the dusty-gray foliage
of this wiry sub-shrub. Needs good drainage.
GRASS 10” x 24”
z6
Sun-loving variety with scalloped, lightly twisted
leaves in vibrant purple, red, and chartreuse.
Tolerates shade, but achieves best color in full sun.
Eye-catching.
Hebe albicans prostrata
z7
Low-growing, spreading form of H. albicans.
Forms a multi-branched, bushy shrub that’s twice
as wide as it is tall. Reddish buds become spikes of
white flowers in June and July.
Hebe ‘Alicia Amherst’
SHRUB 36” x 32-36”
Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’
GRASS 18” x 24”
z5
Bold creamy-yellow leaves are striped with green.
Charming in containers and cascading over rocks.
Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year and a
Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
GRASS 12-18” x 12-18”
z8
Violet flowers top leaves that turn bronze purple
in winter. Nice rounded form. Protect from
freezing winds.
SHRUB 3’ x 3’
z8
SHRUB 2-3’ x 2-3’
z7
Very hardy, distinctive, upright shrub. Glossy dark
green leaves are yellow green when young. Short,
broad panicles of white flowers in summer.
GRASS 18-24” x 18-24”
SHRUB 30-42” x 30”
z7
Pretty white flowers top boxwood-like foliage.
Makes an excellent, fast-growing hedge. Protect
from strong winds.
Hebe ‘Caledonia’
SHRUB 18” x 18”
z7
A somewhat open shrub to 2’ tall, with burgundy
branches and reddish-purple new leaves. Violet
flower spikes appear from July to August.
Frequently reblooms.
SHRUB 2’ x 2’
z8
Dark amethyst flower spikes accent burgundy stems
and fresh green leaves. Needs a protected location.
Hebe cupressoides ‘Boughton Dome’
SHRUB 18-24” x 12-24”
z7
A dense, rounded, dwarf shrub of unusually good
form and deep green color. Makes an excellent
foliage plant. One of the hardiest hebes.
SHRUB 2-3’ x 2-3’
z7
Hardy, upright shrub whose small, glossy, dark
green leaves sport purple-hued tips. Performs best
in full sun.
Hebe ‘Emerald Gem’
SHRUB
2’ x 2’
z7
Compact, tightly mounded shrub with
miniature green foliage. A Great Plant Pick
for the Pacific Northwest.
Hebe anomala ‘Purpurea Nana’
Halimiocistus sahucii
z7
Pure sparkling white flowers with yellow centers
enhance this low-growing shrub. Needs full
sun and good drainage. Drought-tolerant once
established.
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Hebe buxifolia (syn. odora)
Hebe anomala ‘Purpurea’
HALMIOCISTUS (Rock Rose)
SHRUB 24” x 36”
z8
Hebe anomala
Hakonechloa macra ‘Naomi’
z5
Graceful foliage is creamy yellow and soft green.
In fall, color changes to red and creamy pink for
an incredible display.
SHRUB 18” x 30”
Hebe ‘Coed’
z5
Arching, graceful foliage is green throughout
the summer, then turns varying shades of red
when the weather cools. A beautiful, easy-care
ornamental grass for sun or shade.
Hebe ‘Blue Mist’
Hebe ‘Amy’
Rich violet flowers top glossy leaves that turn burgundy in winter. Maintains a nice, rounded form.
Hakonechloa macra ‘Beni Kaze’
z8
Tiny bright green leaf clusters on multiple
branchlets form a nice rounded shrub that grows
to about a foot tall. Blush-lilac flowers appear from
late spring to early summer.
Marvelous shrub with rich green foliage and
lovely lavender-blue flowers. Tough foliage resists
scorching winter winds. Spreading habit.
HEBE
SHRUB 8-10” x 16-24”
Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’
z8
Dark foliage sports red-tinted margins topped
with deep purple flower spikes in May and again
in September.
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SHRUB 3’ x 2’
z7
Glossy dark green leaves contrast handsomely
with dark purple stems. In winter, the small green
leaves become purple, and the branch tips are
bronzy purple. Upright form.
Hebe ‘Great Orme’
SHRUB 4-5’ x 4’
z7
Beautiful bright pink flower spikes up to 4” long
slowly mature to white, creating a bicolored effect
from late summer to frost. Shiny light green leaves
enhance this rounded shrub.
Hebe - Helenium
Hebe ‘Inverey’
Hebe ‘Pink Fantasy’
SHRUB 6-8” x 18-24”
z7
Sage-colored leaves beautifully complement
dark purple stems on this charming sub-shrub.
Lavender-purple flowers appear in profusion
from late spring into summer and sometimes
again in fall.
SHRUB 4’ x 4’
z7
Glossy, spear-shaped, dark green foliage produces
spikes of bright pink flowers from spring through
summer. Upright habit.
z7
SHRUB 3’ x 3’
z7
Showy dark rose-pink flower spikes mature to
light pink in summer. Its rounded form makes it
perfect for foundation plantings.
Small blue-green leaves. White flowers appear in
June. Very hardy and tolerates coastal conditions
well. Upright habit.
Hebe ‘Purple Shamrock’
Hebe ‘Wiri Blush’
SHRUB 2’ x 2’
Hebe ‘Josephine’
Hebe ‘Western Hills’
SHRUB 2-3’ x 2-3’
z8
SHRUB 3’ x 4’
Narrow, variegated foliage is lime green overlaid
with purple on beautiful purple stems. Leaves
flush purple in winter. Short purple flower spikes
accent the foliage in summer.
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z7
A compact shrub with deep green foliage. Bright
carmine-pink buds open to a profusion of clear
pink flowers. Plant in a protected location.
Hebe x ‘Champion’
Hebe ‘Red Edge’
Hebe ‘La Favourite’
SHRUB 3’ x 3’
SHRUB 18” x 24”
z8
SHRUB 15-20” x 16-24”
z7
This lovely shrub boasts an upright habit with
large, rounded, dark green foliage. Clear purple
flowers appear in summer and fall.
Lilac-to-white flowers cover this small shrub from
midsummer on. Tiny, blue-green leaves are edged
in rosy red and deepen in color during winter. One
of the hardier hebes. Nice container accent. Hebe ‘McKean’
Hebe ‘Silver Dollar’
SHRUB 12” x 12”
SHRUB 18” x 24”
z7
Bred from H. ‘Autumn Glory’, this cultivar features
improved hardiness and disease resistance. Violetblue flowers bloom in summer and fall. Small,
glossy, dark foliage and purple stems.
Hebe x franciscana ‘Lobelioides’
z7
Small chartreuse foliage gives the appearance of
heather. White flowers appear from July to August.
A nice specimen for containers and small spaces.
Hebe ‘Mrs. Winder’
SHRUB 3’ x 2’
SHRUB 2-3’ x 3’
Hebe speciosa ‘Variegata’
SHRUB 30” x 24”
z8
Features light green leaves with broad, creamy
margins. Bright magenta flowers maturing to
lavender appear from June to August. Often used
as a focal point in seasonal containers.
z8
The showiest hebe available. Yellow-and-green
variegated leaves. Long pink flower spikes appear
in late summer and continue into fall. HEDYCHIUM (Ginger)
z8
Its columnar habit makes it a good choice for
hedges. Purple flowers adorn fresh green foliage
in summer.
Hebe pimeleoides ‘Quicksilver’
z8
Tiny, silver-blue leaves in arching sprays.
Purple flowers complement the striking foliage.
Best when paired with white- and purpleflowering plants. Versatile.
Hedychium ‘Tahitian Flame’
Hebe ‘Sunset Boulevard’
SHRUB 24-36” x 24-36”
z7
An abundance of deep pink flower spikes stand
over dark green glossy leaves. A compact, hardy
shrub that prefers sun to semi-shade.
Hebe ‘Turkish Delight’
SHRUB 30-36” x 30-36”
z8
Shrub features deep bronze-maroon foliage that
holds its color even in summer, when mauve
flowers appear. Excellent disease resistance.
Hebe pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’
SHRUB 10-16” x 36”
SHRUB 4-5’ x 4-5’
z7
Rich violet-purple flowers bloom in dense
3” spikes in summer. Rounded, glossy foliage
forms a compact, elegant shrub.
Hebe x franciscana ‘Pinocchio’
Hebe ‘Patty’s Purple’
SHRUB 18” x 18”
A small shrub whose blue-green foliage is edged in
creamy white with faint, violet-pink margins. Pink
hues intensify in cold weather. Pale mauve flowers
in summer.
z8
Dark foliage is accented by bright violetblue flowers in late summer. Leaves often turn
pinkish or bronze in cold weather. Protect from
freezing winds. SHRUB 24” x 18”
z7
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Profuse short spikes of white blossoms with
blue anthers grace this shrublet in late spring.
Small, densely-branched, seafoam-green foliage.
One of the hardiest, most reliable hebes for the
Pacific Northwest.
ANNUAL 5’ x 2-3’
z9
Large, exotic, tropical foliage with white vertical
stripes. Fragrant peachy-orange flowers appear in
summer. Very nice in containers.
HELENIUM (Helen’s Flower)
Helenium bigelovi ‘Bishop’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
z4
Large golden-yellow flowers with darker central
cones become more prominent as they mature.
Hebe ‘Walter Buccleugh’
SHRUB 12-18” x 18”
z7
A low-growing shrublet with spear-shaped, graygreen leaved edged in red. Reddish-purple flower
spikes appear in early summer.
Helenium ‘Carnival’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 2-3’
z4
Petals emerge in flat rays of bright yellow on top
and shocking orange-red underneath. Features a
prominent, cinnamon-colored cone with golden
pollen. In 7-10 days, petals begin to curl inward,
creating a carnival of color. Unique.
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Helenium -Helictotrichon
Helenium ‘Chelsey’
Helianthemum ‘Dazzler’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 1-2’
z3
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
Compact plant boasting an array of bicolored crimson-and-yellow-flecked flowers. The amount of
yellow varies from flower to flower, according to sunlight exposure. Tall stems and long-lasting flowers.
z4
Bright crimson flowers on wiry stems are held
above glossy, green foliage. Shines at the front
of the border.
Helianthemum x nummularium
‘Golden Nugget’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
z4
Bright golden-yellow single flowers bloom in
spring on narrow green leaves. Forms a low,
mounding sub-shrub. Helianthemum ‘Fire Dragon’
Helenium ‘Feuersiegel’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3’
PERENNIAL 10” x 18”
z4
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Upsweeping golden petals are suffused with fiery red.
Translucent orange blooms cover low-growing
foliage in late spring.
Helenium ‘Rubinzwerg’ (‘Ruby Dwarf’)
Helianthemum ‘Henfield Brilliant’
PERENNIAL 32” x 24”
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
z3
Dark brick-red flowers have yellow-and-brown centers and appear in late summer. Grows to just 32” tall.
z4
Bright coppery-red flowers provide vivid contrast
to gray-green leaves. Fast-growing sub-shrub.
Nice accent in the front of the border.
Helenium ‘Sahin’s Early Flowerer’
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 24-30”
z3
Daisy-like, yellow-orange-and-bronze flowers
with brown central cones bloom continuously in
summer on strong 30-36” stems.
Helianthemum ‘Mesa Wine’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
z4
Rich violet-red flowers cover dark green foliage
in spring on this low-growing shrublet.
Helianthemum x ‘Peach’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
z4
Peach-hued flowers on wiry stems are held above
glossy green foliage. Fast-growing.
HELIANTHUS (Sunflower)
Helianthus angustifolius ‘Gold Lace’
PERENNIAL 5-6’ x 3’
z6
Tall, thin, lacy foliage creates an airy appearance.
Three-to-four-inch golden sunflowers create a
fountain of color late in the season.
Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’
PERENNIAL 5-7’ x 3’
Helenium x hybrida ‘Moerheim Beauty’
Helianthemum nummularium ‘Ben Ledi’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
z4
Beautiful flowers in velvety coppery-red hues
positively glow. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
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Single lemon-yellow blooms adorn this lovely
perennial sunflower. Adds interest to the back of
the border late in the season. Single vibrant rose flowers have deeper flushes at
their centers. Glossy-leaved and carefree.
Helianthus x multiflorus ‘Flore Pleno’
PERENNIAL 5-6’ x 3’
Helianthemum nummularium ‘Ben Nevis’
Helenium ‘Zimbelstern’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 2-3’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
z5
Clusters of golden flowers with maroon highlights
surround chartreuse central cones that mature to
burnt sienna. Very free-flowering.
z4
Brilliant orange flowers with red centers in spring.
Thrives in full sun, heat, and drought.
HELICHRYSUM (Licorice Plant)
Helianthemum ‘Raspberry Ripple’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
HELEN’S FLOWER (see Helenium)
HELIANTHEMUM
(Sun Rose, Rock Rose)
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
z4
Deep-rose-and-white flowers on wiry stems are
held above narrow, silvery foliage. Makes an
attractive groundcover.
Helianthemum ‘St. Mary’s’
Helianthemum ‘Annabel’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
z4
Fully double rosebud-pink flowers are held on
short wiry stems.
z4
Large, single, white flowers cover sturdy, deep
green foliage. Tough.
Helianthemum ‘Wisley Pink’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
Helianthemum ‘Cheviot’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
z4
Soft, papery, peach blooms with yellow centers
top eye-catching silvery foliage. An attractive
groundcover.
z4
Single rose-pink flowers top soft silvery foliage.
Fast-growing, attractive groundcover.
PERENNIAL 1’ x 2’
z4
Soft yellow flowers cover silvery foliage.
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Helichrysum petiolare ‘Limelight’
ANNUAL 12” x 18-24”
z9
Round, felted, chartreuse leaves along trailing
stems. Superb for brightening shady areas.
HELICTOTRICHON (Oat Grass)
Helictotrichon sempervirens
GRASS 18” x 18”
z3
This clumping grass forms spiky blue-green
mounds topped with narrow, tan plumes. Among
the best of the mid-sized blue-leaved grasses.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Helictotrichon sempervirens ‘Sapphire’
GRASS 2’ x 2’
Helianthemum ‘Wisley Primrose’
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Countless double, 3-4”, golden-yellow sunflowers
bloom from late summer to frost.
z3
Intensely blue blades form a spiky clump of
foliage. Tan flower plumes appear in summer.
Great specimen; outstanding planted en masse.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Heliopsis - Helleborus
Helleborus ‘Golden Lotus’
HELIOPSIS (False Sunflower)
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 20-24”
z4
Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra
‘Summer Nights’
PERENNIAL 48” x 24-30”
z5
Bold flowers with deep yellow petals and
mahogany centers bloom July through September.
Exhibits a strong, upright clumping habit with
reddish stems and leaves.
Double flowers have 15-20 petals per flower, giving
them a very lotus-like appearance. Colors range
from pale to lemon yellow, and some are marked
with burgundy-red speckling, shading, or edges.
Blooms face downward.
Helleborus ‘Ivory Prince’
HELIOTROPE (see Heliotropium)
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 12-16”
z5
HELIOTROPIUM (Heliotrope)
Large ivory-white flowers bloom from late winter
through early spring. Upright blooms and tidy
foliage are added bonuses.
Heliotropium ‘Fragrant Delight’
ANNUAL 12-15” x 24”
z10
Everblooming clusters of deep purple flowers
give off a pleasant vanilla fragrance. Protect from
hot afternoon sun and overwatering. A cottage
garden favorite.
HELLEBORE
(Lenten Rose, Christmas Rose)
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 20-24”
z5
An early-spring bloomer with deep amethystplum petaled edged in lavender mauve. Ivory
anthers accent the centers. Unique.
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Helleborus x h Winter Jewels®
‘Apricot Blush’
PERENNIAL 18-22” x 20-24”
z5
Produces striking, large, single blooms in shades
from peachy yellow to apricot, with varying
degrees of rose veining, speckling, and picotee
edges. A very heavy bloomer from March to May.
Showy. A Winter Jewel selection.
Helleborus niger HGC ‘Jacob’
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 12-15”
z3
Features upright, shimmering, pure white flowers
over dark foliage. A dramatic combination. One
of the Helleborus Gold Collection. Requires welldrained soil.
Helleborus ‘Amethyst Gem’
Helleborus niger HGC ‘Joel’
PERENNIAL 12-14” x 20-24”
PERENNIAL 12-24” x 12-24”
z4
z5
A true gem in the Winter Jewel Series. Double
amethyst-rose blooms are edged in opal, making
them unique and breathtaking. Sun-tolerant in the
Pacific Northwest.
Helleborus x h Winter Jewels®
‘Amethyst Glow’
Compact habit and highly floriferous. Outwardfacing, single flowers begin in late November and
continue into January. Flowers emerge white and
mature to light green or light pink in cool weather.
Part of the Helleborus Gold Collection.
Helleborus x h Winter Jewels®
‘Black Diamond’
PERENNIAL 15-18” x 18-22”
z5
Large, single, nodding, slate-purple blooms
measuring up to 2-1/2” across. New foliage
emerges a rich purple-black and matures to a
handsome shade of green. A very heavy bloomer
from March to May. A Winter Jewel selection.
Helleborus x h Winter Jewels®
‘Cherry Blossom’
PERENNIAL 12-14” x 14-20”
z4
Carefully bred to produce a stunning, upright, soft
pink bloom with red edging and a red center.
Helleborus argutifolius
PERENNIAL 30” x 30”
z5
Attractive apple-green flowers are held in large
clusters above bold, holly-like foliage from late
winter through spring. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
Helleborus argutifolius ‘Pacific Frost’
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 24-30”
z5
Helleborus niger HGC ‘Josef Lemper’
PERENNIAL 8-10” x 12-18”
z3
Helleborus x h Winter Jewels®
‘Golden Sunrise’
Improved form of H. niger, selected for
its upright habit and longer flowering period.
Large, sparkling white flowers bloom from
October through February in mild climates.
In cold climates, flowers appear in early spring.
Requires well-drained soil. From the Helleborus
Gold Collection.
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 24-30”
z4
Considered to be one of the best variegated forms.
Dark green leaves are covered with white speckles
that show throughout the winter. Ivory blossoms
appear in late winter and mature to a mint green.
Helleborus x ballardiae HGC ‘Pink Frost’
Helleborus foetidus
Flowers open pinkish white, then age to burgundy
red. Silvery-green leaves grow vigorously on red
stems. A Helleborus Gold Collection variety.
Requires well-drained soil.
PERENNIAL 18” x 18”
z5
Large clusters of pale green flowers edged in rose
bloom from January to April. Finely divided leaves
look nice year ‘round. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 18-24”
z5
Single flowers are bright canary yellow to apricot,
some splashed and edged with purple. Blooms
from late winter to early spring. Developed by
Ernie and Marietta O’Byrne.
Helleborus x h Winter Jewels® ‘Jade Star’
PERENNIAL 18-22” x 20-24”
z6
Flower stalks appear above bushy mounds of thick,
leathery leaves in early spring. Bears large, showy,
and cup-shaped, green blooms flushed and veined
with purple. A Winter Jewels selection.
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Helleborus - Hemerocallis
Helleborus x nigercors ‘Morning’s Pride’
Hemerocallis ‘Custard Candy’
Hemerocallis ‘Garnet’
PERENNIAL 12” x 12”
PERENNIAL 24” x 18-24”
PERENNIAL 20” x 24”
z5
Abundant white flowers with subtle green
shading pop against dark green, silver-veined
foliage. Growing to just 9-12”, it is well-suited for
containers and small gardens. Blooms late winter
through early spring.
z3
A very popular cultivar with creamy-yellow
flowers and maroon eyes. Petals have gold edges
and a rounded form. Profuse-blooming and a
good rebloomer as well. Winner of many awards.
Hemerocallis ‘Gentle Shepherd’
PERENNIAL 30” x 30”
Hemerocallis ‘Ed Murray’
Hellebours HGC ‘Jonas’
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
PERENNIAL 12-24” x 12-24”
z4
One of the Helleborus Gold Collection, Jonas has
an abundance of white blooms blushed with pink
on burgundy stems. Seven petals instead of the
usual five make it fuller and showier. Bloom from
November to January.
z3
Exotic, deep black-red blooms feature tiny goldgreen eyes. Undulating petals have a thick, velvety
texture. Flowers reach 4” across. Extended,
profuse bloomer.
Hemerocallis ‘Elegant Candy’
Hemerocallis ‘American Revolution’
PERENNIAL 28” x 24”
z3
A longtime border favorite. Velvety, dark red
flowers with green throats. A very nice
reblooming variety. Easy.
Hemerocallis ‘Barbary Corsair’
PERENNIAL 36” x 24”
z3
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Fragrant candy-pink flowers with triangular red
eyes and green throats. Rounded, heavily ruffled
petals. A frequent rebloomer with well-branched,
heavily budded scapes. Healthy and vigorous, it
has won numerous awards.
Hemerocallis ‘Final Touch’
PERENNIAL 32” x 24-30”
z3
Lightly fragrant, pink-and-lavender flowers span
5” across. Blooms late in the season and again in
the fall. A very heavy bloomer.
Small, fragrant, velvety-plum flowers with limegreen throats are borne in freesia-like sprays.
Fresh green foliage. Reblooms. Hemerocallis ‘Fire King’
Hemerocallis ‘Cape Cod’
Large bright orange flowers with yellow midribs
and pie-crust edges. Vigorous, tall grower.
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
z3
Huge (6-8”) wine-red blooms contrast nicely with
grassy, clumping foliage. Reblooms.
PERENNIAL 30” x 18-30”
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Hemerocallis ‘Chicago Sunrise’
PERENNIAL 28” x 24”
z3
Golden-amber blooms with green throats
gracefully perch above semi-evergreen foliage.
Enormous flowers measure 6” across. 108
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PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
z3
This award-winning rebloomer features profuse,
3” canary-yellow blooms with green throats. Good
branching and bud count. Semi-evergreen in areas
with mild winters.
Hemerocallis ‘Hall’s Pink’
PERENNIAL 32” x 24”
z3
Elegant cotton-candy-pink blooms. Eye-catching
flowers reach up to 5” across and appear above
clumping foliage.
Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’
Clear lemon-yellow flowers bloom continually
from late May until frost. A favorite of designers.
z3
Hemerocallis ‘Hot Toddy’
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
PERENNIAL 20” x 18”
z3
Huge bright golden flowers with cinnamon-red
eyes and orange-yellow flares striped through
the center of each petal. Ruffled pie-crust edges.
Winner of many awards.
z3
Blooms of clear azalea-pink petals with bright
pink ribs and amber throats grace this rebloomer.
Hemerocallis ‘Hush Little Baby’
PERENNIAL 22” x 18-24”
z3
Gorgeous scarlet-red flowers with ruffled edges
reach up to 5” across. Vigorous and sturdy, it’s
one of the truest reds.
Hemerocallis ‘Green Flutter’
PERENNIAL 18” x 24”
z3
Huge, glowing orange flowers grace this
reblooming favorite.
Hemerocallis ‘Chicago Apache’
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
z3
Ruffled, 4”, raspberry-red blossoms have deep
reddish eye zones and green throats. Extended
bloom period.
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
Hemerocallis ‘Fooled Me’
Large flowers of pale orchid pink have lovely
green throats. A classic cultivar that remains
very popular.
Hemerocallis ‘Gordon Biggs’
Hemerocallis ‘Flasher’
Hemerocallis ‘Catherine Woodbury’
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
z3
Substantial, nearly white blooms top semievergreen foliage. Flowers can reach up to 5-1/2”
across. One of the best whites.
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
PERENNIAL 24” x 18-24”
HEMEROCALLIS (Daylily)
z3
Bright ruby-red flowers with tangerine throats top
narrow grass-like foliage.
Hemerocallis fulva ‘Tawny’
PERENNIAL 36” x 30”
z3
Tall, willowy stems carry clusters of bright orange,
lily-like flowers from early to midsummer. The
only daylily to spread by rhizomes, it is a wise
choice for erosion control. z3
Rose-pink flowers have narrow, lighter pink
eyes and midribs and a glowing yellow-green
throat. Heavily ruffled flowers have an almost
perfect form. A strong grower, it is very longblooming as well.
Hemerocallis ‘Hyperion’
PERENNIAL 40” x 24”
z3
Large, fragrant, pale lemon flowers up to 4-1/2”
across shine atop long stems. A longtime favorite.
Easy to grow. Hemerocallis - Hemerocallis
Hemerocallis ‘Ice Carnival’
PERENNIAL 28” x 30”
Hemerocallis ‘Pandora’s Box’
z3
Hemerocallis ‘Purple Rain’
PERENNIAL 24-26” x 18”
Pristine near-white flowers with green throats
add sparkle to any landscape. Fragrant blossoms
reach up to 6”.
z3
PERENNIAL 14-16” x 16-24”
This award-winning daylily has very fragrant,
ruffled, creamy-white flowers with dark
burgundy eye zones and green throats.
An excellent rebloomer. z3
Rich purple flowers with darker eyes, green
throats, ruffled margins, and recurved petals
appear in early to midsummer over compact
clumps of slender foliage. Easy.
Hemerocallis ‘Pardon Me’
Hemerocallis ‘Roaring 20’s’
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Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus (syn. flava)
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
z3
PERENNIAL 18” x 12-16”
Fragrant, 3-1/2”, bright yellow flowers appear on
20” stems early in the season. The first daylily
to bloom, it is most impressive when planted
in large groups.
z3
This fragrant miniature has ruffled, cranberry-red
flowers and contrasting chartreuse throats. Longblooming, it holds up to 35 buds per stalk. One of
the best reds.
PERENNIAL 20” x 20”
z3
Slightly-ruffled, deep velvety-red flowers with
chartreuse throats grace this attractive rebloomer.
Hemerocallis ‘Rosy Returns’
Hemerocallis ‘Longfield’s Glory’
PERENNIAL 28” x 24”
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 15-18”
A longtime garden favorite whose ruffled
lavender flowers sport white midribs and deep
wine-red eye zones.
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 18-24”
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A slightly smaller version of the popular
‘Stella d’Oro’. Warm golden-yellow flowers
bloom profusely from summer till frost.
Hemerocallis ‘Prairie Wildfire’
PERENNIAL 23” x 18-24”
Hemerocallis ‘Moon Traveler’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 12-24”
z3
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Fragrant citron-yellow blossoms have bright green
throats and heavily ruffled petals. With wellbranched, heavily budded scapes, some consider
this to be the best yellow tetraploid daylily.
Hemerocallis ‘Precious d’Oro’
PERENNIAL 20” x 20”
z3
Hemerocallis ‘Pretty in Pink’
PERENNIAL 28” x 18-30”
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Hemerocallis ‘Siloam Royal Prince’
PERENNIAL 19” x 20”
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Hemerocallis ‘Snowy Apparition’
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 12-24”
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Gorgeous white flowers with green throats float
above grassy green foliage.
Hemerocallis ‘Purple d’Oro’
PERENNIAL 18” x 18-24”
PERENNIAL 18” x 24”
Ruffled, deep reddish-purple flowers with green
throats are eye-catching. An excellent choice for
mid-season color.
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Huge, fragrant, baby-pink daylilies bloom all
season. This descendant of H. ‘Stella d’Oro’ is
the best pink rebloomer available and a terrific
addition to the perennial garden.
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Fragrant ruby-red flowers have wide, overlapping
petals with ruffled pie-crust edges and yellow
throats. Very showy.
Heavily ruffled, buff-colored petals brilliantly
contrast with deep purple-maroon eye zones and
green throats. An award winner with an extended
bloom time.
Fragrant lavender-pink flowers with deep green
throats and deeply recurved sepals. One of the
best pink tetraploids.
Hemerocallis ‘On & On’
PERENNIAL 28” x 28”
Hemerocallis ‘Siloam Fairy Tale’
Fragrant, 4”, creamy-white flowers with yellowgreen throats bloom all season on strong stems
above glossy foliage. Petals curl backward, giving
each bloom a rounded shape.
Hemerocallis ‘Omo muki’
Hemerocallis ‘Ruffled Ruby’
Fragrant, lush, red flowers with slightly recurved
petals and a yellow throat. High bud count.
Flowers bloom just above the foliage.
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Fragrant lemon-yellow flowers up to
3-1/2” across grace this season-long bloomer.
An ItSaul introduction.
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Three-inch ruby-red flowers with yellow throats
start blooming in late June and continue for the
rest of the summer. Compact habit.
Large lavender flowers reach up to 5-1/2” across.
Features nearly blue eye zones and green throats.
Trouble-free, easy to grow, and semi-evergreen. Hemerocallis ‘Mini Stella’
PERENNIAL 18” x 15”
PERENNIAL 15-18” x 18-24”
Hemerocallis ‘Prairie Blue Eyes’
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
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Blooms continuously all season. Large rose-pink
flowers have deep rose eye zones and bright yellow
throats. Vigorous and easy to grow.
Hemerocallis ‘Ruby Stella’
z3
Raspberry-purple flowers have white midribs
and green throats. Reblooms in warmer climates.
Flowers remain open into the night. Dwarf habit.
PERENNIAL 26” x 18-24”
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A small-to-miniature variety, somewhat like
‘Stella d’Oro’, but faster growing and more
floriferous. Deep golden-yellow flowers to
3” across are produced profusely throughout
the growing season.
Hemerocallis ‘Mary Reed’
PERENNIAL 9” x 18”
PERENNIAL 15-18” x 18”
Hemerocallis ‘Play Money’
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Clusters of 3” soft purple flowers bloom
repeatedly. Similar to H. ‘Stella d’Oro’ in all aspects
but flower color. Moderate height.
Hemerocallis ‘Stella d’Oro’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
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Small, golden-yellow daylilies bloom continually
most of the season. An all-time favorite.
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Hemerocallis ‘Stella Supreme’
PERENNIAL 15” x 18-24”
PERENNIAL 8-16” x 12-15”
Heuchera americana ‘Green Spice’
Slightly ruffled, lemon-yellow flowers start
blooming in June and continue all summer.
Compact habit. Versatile.
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Large, silvery-green leaves feature dark
purple venation and deep green edges. Great fall
and winter color. Very popular for its longevity
and dependability.
Heuchera ‘Crimson Curls’
Heuchera ‘Amethyst Myst’
Extremely ruffled, deep red foliage topped with
wands of near white flowers in late spring. Tight,
clumping habit.
This reblooming award winner features ruffled, 3”,
solid gold flowers. Great branching and bud count.
PERENNIAL 26” x 17”
Hemerocallis ‘Wineberry Candy’
PERENNIAL 22” x 18-24”
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Rich chocolate-cherry leaves are topped with
glowing, vermilion-red flowers in late spring.
Attractive foliage year ’round.
PERENNIAL 12-24” x 18-24”
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Hemerocallis ‘Texas Sunlight’
PERENNIAL 28” x 24”
Heuchera ‘Cherry Cola’
HEUCHERA (Coral Bells)
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PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12-18”
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Rich burgundy leaves sport deep green veins and
silver overlays. Very striking.
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Orchid-pink tepals with wine-purple eyes and
yellowish-green throats. Lightly ruffled petals
have smooth-edged sepals. Tepals are recurved,
showing the flower’s triangular form. One of first
and longest to bloom. Winner of many awards.
HENS & CHICKS (see Sempervivum)
Heuchera ‘Electra’
PERENNIAL 7-12” x 10-12”
Heuchera ‘Black Taffeta’
PERENNIAL 12” x 15”
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Stunning yellow-to-chartreuse leaves detailed with
vibrant blood-red veins. White flowers on short,
dense cones appear in midsummer. Leaves turn
tan in winter. Brightens shady areas.
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Extremely ruffled, glossy foliage. Pink flowers
on white stems bloom in late spring and early
summer. Prefers a partly shady spot. High
drought-, heat-, and humidity-tolerance.
Heuchera ‘Fire Chief’
PERENNIAL 8-10” x 12-16”
Heuchera ‘Blackberry Crisp’
HERNIARA (Rupture wort)
PERENNIAL 8-15” x 12-16”
Herniaria glabra
GROUNDCOVER 12” x 12”
z4
This prostrate groundcover creates a thick mat.
Excellent for banks and between pavers.
Red-tinged winter foliage.
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Features ruffled purple foliage with distinctly
crinkled, crisp margins. Leaves change from
deep burgundy in the spring to purple-black in
summer. Short white flowers in spring add to its
appeal. Tight, mounding habit.
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Lustrous, wine-red leaves glow on this mid-sized
variety. Small pink-and-white flowers cling to dark
red stems from spring through fall.
Heuchera ‘Ginger Snap’
PERENNIAL 5” x 8”
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Features rose and tan shades on silver-veined
leaves. Rose-pink flowers appear in spring.
Heuchera ‘Blondie’
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 18”
HESPERIS (Dame’s Rocket)
Hesperis matronalis
PERENNIAL 36” x 16”
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Tall lavender-purple or white blooms from May
to June give off an intoxicating evening fragrance.
Biennial, but naturalizes.
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Caramel-colored foliage with ever-present flower
spikes of creamy yellow. Just 5” tall by 8” wide,
‘Blondie’ is a vigorous bloomer, sporting up to
20 flower spikes at a time.
Heterotheca jonesii
GROUNDCOVER 4” x 12”
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Creates prostrate mats of woody stems clothed
in gray-green leaves. Clear yellow aster flowers
on terminal stems are borne from summer into
November. Creeps over rocks and conforms to
contours. No maintenance.
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PERENNIAL 10” x 18”
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This vigorous lime-green sport of H. ‘Marmalade’
boasts frilly foliage on a large, mounding form.
Larger than H. ‘Lime Rickey’. Easy to grow with
good drainage. Tough and heat-tolerant.
Heuchera ‘Cajun Fire’
PERENNIAL 12”- 14” x 10”- 14”
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HETEROTHECA (Golden Aster)
Heuchera ‘Lime Marmalade’
Heuchera ‘Lipstick’
PERENNIAL 7-15” x 10-12”
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Leaves are red in spring, black in summer, and
maroon in fall. White flowers appear in spring.
Fast-growing.
Silver-veiled green leaves give rise to bright
lipstick-red flowers. Reblooming variety. An
excellent choice for naturalistic landscapes.
Heuchera ‘Can Can’
PERENNIAL 9-26” x 16”
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Ruffled burgundy foliage sports a metallic-silver
overlay and dark veining. Forms a compact
9” mound. Excellent massed in mixed borders;
great filler in containers.
Heuchera ‘Malachite’
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12-18”
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Ruffled, curled, soft green foliage is topped with
hundreds of dainty white flowers in spring.
Durable and easy to grow.
Heuchera - Heucherella
Heuchera ‘Marmalade’
Heuchera ‘Petite Plum’
PERENNIAL 10-16” x 18”
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Leaves emerge bright reddish-bronze in early
spring, then become a mix of amber, deep sienna,
and brick red. Spires of deep red blooms appear
in spring.
PERENNIAL 6” x 10”
HEUCHERELLA (Foamy Bells)
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An off-shoot of the popular ‘Plum Pudding’, this
variety exhibits many of its parent’s characteristics
on a more diminutive scale. Smaller foliage and
a lower-growing, more compact form. Great for
rock gardens and cottage gardens alike.
Heuchera micrantha ‘Melting Fire’
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 12-16”
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Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’
Strongly curled, intense purple-red, foliage is
topped with small clusters of white flowers in
spring. Young leaves on mature plants glow bright
red, producing a fiery effect.
Heart-shaped, plum-colored foliage has pewter
tones and dark veins. Airy green-and-maroon
flowers on tall stems last until midsummer.
A popular accent plant.
Heuchera micrantha ‘Palace Purple’
Heuchera ‘Purple Petticoats’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18-24”
PERENNIAL 18” x 16”
PERENNIAL 12” x 28”
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Maple-shaped leaves are brassy gold and red in
spring, then deepen to reddish brown in summer.
In winter, leaves turn olive and brown. Best color
with some shade. Spikes of white flowers on dark
stems in spring.
Heucherella ‘Copper Cascade’
PERENNIAL 8” x 32”
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Coppery-gold foliage holds its color all year.
Leaves resemble those of a heuchera. Very pliable,
trailing stems. Vigorous and easy to grow in welldrained, humus-rich soil.
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Heucherella ‘Cracked Ice’
PERENNIAL 6-8” x 12-15”
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Blue-green leaves dramatically veined with silver.
Pinkish tones accent emerging foliage in spring.
Small panicles of airy foamflowers bloom in late
spring and early summer.
Heuchera ‘Rave On’
Heuchera ‘Midnight Rose’
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 15”
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PERENNIAL 10-16” x 12”
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Purplish-black leaves whose hot pink spots
virtually glow in spring. By summer, the foliage
softens to medium purple with creamy-pink spots.
White flowers appear in June.
Showy pink flowers bloom profusely spring
through summer above silvery, burgundy-veined
foliage. One of the few Heucheras whose flowers
rival the foliage.
Heuchera ‘Midnight Ruffle’
Heuchera ‘Rio’
PERENNIAL 11-14” x 18-22”
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PERENNIAL 8-10” x 10-14’
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Large, very ruffled, shiny, purple-black foliage and
lighter purple undersides create high contrast.
New leaves open peachy amber, change to amber,
then to tan, and finally to yellowish amber. Attractive in every season. Short maroon flower spikes
with white flowers. Large, vigorous, and striking.
Heuchera ‘Obsidian’
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12”
z4
The darkest foliage of any heuchera. Satiny, purpleblack foliage darkens in sun. An excellent specimen.
Heuchera ‘Peach Crisp’
PERENNIAL 6” x 14”
PERENNIAL 24-28” x 24-28”
z3
Frilly dark purple foliage is reminiscent of ruffled
petticoats. A superior choice for winter foliage.
Small, creamy flowers in late spring. Winner of
multiple awards. Mahogany-red leaves form a large mound.
Creamy-white flower spikes rise to 20” from
mid-spring to early summer. A Perennial Plant
Association Plant of the Year.
Heucherella ‘Brass Lanterns’
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PERENNIAL 12-18” x 18-24”
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Ruffled leaves emerge maroon-purple and age to
bronze-green with purple undersides. Produces
pink flowers from late spring to early summer.
Heuchera ‘Zipper’
Heuchera ‘Peach Flambe’
Heavily ruffled, magenta-backed leaves are orange
in spring and fall and golden amber in summer
and winter. A colorful, compact plant that looks
great all year.
Glowing red leaves have peach overtones in
spring, summer, and fall, then turn to plum shades
in winter. White flowers appear in late spring.
PERENNIAL 10-16” x 12-16”
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Features broadly scalloped leaves of reddish brown
edged in lime green. Forms a vigorous mound of
dense crowns. Quite eye-catching. Thrives in sun
and shade.
Heucherella ‘Stoplight’
PERENNIAL 16” x 12”
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In spring, very large leaves are bright yellow-green
with wide, deep red veining. Leaves mature to
a pale yellowish-green color in summer. Pink
flowers appear in spring.
Heuchera ‘Stormy Seas’
Great color and texture in a tight mound.
Extremely ruffled foliage in varying tones
from peach to amber provide visual impact.
White flowers in May and June.
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12-18”
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Heucherella ‘Solar Eclipse’
PERENNIAL 8-10” x 10- 12”
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Heucherella ‘Sweet Tea’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
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Burnt-orange leaves with deep red veins glow
in shade. Substantial maple-like leaves darken
in summer, then lighten again in fall. A largegrowing variety. Very heat- and humidity-tolerant.
Heucherella ‘Tapestry’
PERENNIAL 8-16” x 18-24”
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Blue-green foliage changes to green with dark
centers and veins in fall and winter. Warm pink
foamy bells bloom profusely in spring.
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Heucherella - Hosta
Heucherella ‘Twilight’
PERENNIAL 9”x24”
Hosta ‘Blue Mouse Ears’
HOSTA (Funkia, Plantain Lily)
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A low-growing mound of velvety, charcoal-gray
leaves adds drama to beds and containers. White
flowers from late spring through summer.
PERENNIAL 8” x 10-12”
Hosta ‘Abba Dabba Do’
PERENNIAL 2’ x 3’
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Leaves feature subtle chartreuse-yellow margins
that surround bright green centers. Nicely
undulated foliage edges. Attractive vase-like habit.
Heucherella ‘Yellowstone Falls’
PERENNIAL 6-10” x 22-24”
Hosta ‘Brim Cup’
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Large, round, lobed leaves in bright chartreuse to
lime with deep crimson markings. Stems trail up
to 3’, making it a superb spiller in hanging baskets
and containers. White blooms in spring.
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 16”
Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’
PERENNIAL 20-24” x 36-40”
z3
Seersucker blue-green leaves display a
unique cupped form. White flowers rise on
22” scapes above a 16” foliage clump.
A stunning shade selection.
Heuchrea ‘Shanghai’
z4
Deep purple leaves overlaid with metallic silver
create a striking effect. White flowers on dark
stems enhance its beauty.
Hosta ‘Buckshaw Blue’
z3
Brilliant golden foliage shines in shade on this
medium-sized hosta. Attractive white flowers
appear in summer. HIBISCUS (Hardy Hibiscus)
Hosta ‘American Halo’
Hibiscus ‘Kopper King’
PERENNIAL 20-24” x 48”-60”
z4
Stunning dark-purple-coppery foliage is topped by
large pale pink flowers (up to 12”) with dark red
eyes and dramatic red veining. It performs best
when planted in moist soil. The foliage emerges
very late in spring and the undersides of the leaves
are orange red. Dramatic.
z2
Corrugated, blue-green leaves edged with creamwhite margins. White flowers in spring. A fairly
slow-growing giant. Relatively slug resistant.
Protect from hot afternoon sun.
Hosta ‘Big Daddy’
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 3-4’
Hibiscus ‘Mahogany Splendor’
PERENNIAL 36-60” x 24-30”
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Bred for fantastic foliage, its maple-shaped,
deep-mahogany-to-burgundy leaves add drama
and height to the garden. Not only is it heat- and
drought-tolerant, it can also be grown in ponds.
Versatile.
HIMALAYAN HONEYSUCKLE
(see Leycesteria)
HOLLYHOCK (see Alcea)
z3
Round, puckered deep blue leaves on a large,
vigorous grower. Off-white flowers on 36” scapes
in late spring.
Hosta ‘Cherry Berry’
PERENNIAL 10” x 16”
Hosta Eola Salad Bowl
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 18-24”
Hosta ‘Blue Angel’
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 4-5’
z3
One of the largest hostas available. Heartshaped, heavily textured, ribbed, blue-gray
leaves can reach up to 18” across. White flowers
appear in midsummer.
Hosta ‘Fire and Ice’
Hosta fortunei ‘Albomarginata’
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
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Blue-leaved variety forms nice compact mounds.
Hosta ‘Blue Heart’
z3
This attractive medium-sized hosta sports bluegray leaves with prominent veins. Purple blooms
in summer. An excellent choice for deep shade.
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Thick leaves display a slight twist, creating a sense
of movement and drawing the eye to pure white
centers and deep emerald-green edges. Mid-sized.
Deep green leaves are detailed with wide white
margins. Light lavender flowers appear in mid to
late summer. Eye-catching.
Hosta ‘Blue Cadet’
PERENNIAL 14” x 18”
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New selection with wavy edges and curved
midribs. Chartreuse-to-yellow foliage becomes
brighter yellow with more sun. Purple flowers
in summer.
Hosta fortunei ‘Francee’
PERENNIAL 24” x 36”
HORNED VIOLET (see Viola)
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Leaf petioles and 26” flower stems have unusual
red hues. Brilliant cherry-red seed pods appear in
fall. Lance-shaped, dark green leaves have bold,
irregular, creamy-white streaks.
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12-18”
PERENNIAL 6-12” x 24”
HONEYSUCKLE (see Lonicera)
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Intensely thick, corrugated deep blue-green leaves.
Near-white flowers on 26” scapes in midsummer.
Hosta ‘Abiqua Recluse’
PERENNIAL 18” x 20”
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Dark green leaves have irregular creamy-yellow
margins that mature to white. Lavender flowers
appear midsummer. Slow-growing and compact.
PERENNIAL 16” x 36”
PERENNIAL 10-18” x 12-16”
PERENNIAL 4’ x 3-4’
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Leathery, round, blue-to-green-grey leaves form a
perfectly symmetrical mound. Lavender blooms
in midsummer.
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Heart-shaped, dark green leaves are edged in
bright white. Lavender flowers in late summer.
Vigorous and sun-tolerant.
Hosta - Hosta
Hosta fortunei ‘Twilight’
Hosta ‘June’
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 24-36”
PERENNIAL 20” x 15”
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Thick dark green leaves are surrounded by a very
wide creamy margin. In midsummer, the 3’-wide
clumps are topped with light lavender flowers on
long stems.
Hosta ‘Fragrant Blue’
PERENNIAL 8” x 12”
Hosta ‘Northern Exposure’
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Hosta ‘Krossa Cream Edge’
Hosta ‘Pathfinder’
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PERENNIAL 16” x36”
Small, flat, smooth, heart-shaped, blue-green
leaves. Very pale lavender blooms.
Sage-colored leaves thinly edged in cream add cool
color to the landscape. An upright, vase-shaped
variety featuring lavender flowers in summer.
Hosta ‘Fragrant Bouquet’
Hosta ‘Krossa Regal’
PERENNIAL 24” x 36”
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PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
Extremely fragrant, nearly white flowers shine
above apple-green leaves with wide creamy
margins. Forms a nice wide clump topped with
tall blooms in late summer.
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Flat, puckered, blue-green leaves boast very wide
yellow-green margins that lighten to cream. Forms
a nice mound. White flowers on 30” scapes.
PERENNIAL 10” x 10”
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PERENNIAL 30” x 40”
Stunning golden leaves framed with wide bluegreen margins shine in shade. A Great Plant Pick
for the Pacific Northwest.
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This elegant vase-shaped plant features thick,
substantial, blue-gray leaves. Lavender blooms on
very tall scapes appear mid-season.
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Dainty spikes of bell-shaped, purple flowers rise
above the foliage in midsummer. Textured, heartshaped leaves remain white with showy dark-andlight-green variegation throughout the season.
Slug-resistant.
Hosta ‘Patriot’
PERENNIAL 24” x 36”
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Heart-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves sport very
wide, showy margins of pure white.
Hosta lancifolia
Hosta ‘Ghost Spirit’
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 15”
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-30”
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Hosta plantaginea var. grandiflora
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Speckled green-and-white leaves change to green
by midsummer. Pale lavender flowers appear in
late July. A sport of ‘Valentine Lace’. Unique.
Low-growing hosta with narrow, glossy, green
leaves forms a mound about 1’ tall. Politely
spreads to create a groundcover. Lilac blooms
appear in summer. Hosta ‘Gold Standard’
Hosta ‘Liberty’
PERENNIAL 20-30” x 36”
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PERENNIAL 20-26” x 35-40”
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Dark green leaf margins surround centers that
emerge light green, then turn sunny-gold by
summer. Does best with morning sun. Lavender
flowers appear mid-season. Extraordinarily thick, blue-green leaves are edged
with an astonishingly wide, golden-yellow border
that matures to cream as temperatures warm.
Spikes of lavender flowers appear in early summer.
Hosta ‘Golden Goal’
Hosta ‘Loyalist’
PERENNIAL 12” x 24”
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PERENNIAL 20-24” x 20-24”
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Specimen hosta with very thick, large, wide,
golden leaves. A mid-sized hosta with pale purple
flowers in summer.
One of the best white-centered hostas. A reverse
variegated form of H. ‘Patriot’. Light lavender
flowers appear in summer. Very striking.
Hosta ‘Great Expectations’
Hosta ‘Minuteman’
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 40”
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Puckered, bright creamy-yellow leaves boast
extremely wide margins of blue green. Pristine
white flowers add interest in early summer.
PERENNIAL 18” x 24”
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This vigorous grower has yellow-gold foliage with
smooth dark green margins. Fragrant, nearly white
flowers appear in summer.
Hosta montana ‘Aureo-marginata’
PERENNIAL 28-40” x 48”
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A large hosta with oval-to-heart-shaped, semiglossy, pale green leaves. Large, fragrant, white
flowers appear from mid- to late summer. Forms
a large mound at maturity. Hosta plantaginea ‘Venus’
PERENNIAL 18” x 24”
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A sport of H. ‘Aphrodite’, the sweetly scented
double flowers are twice the size of its parent.
Blooms appear in August, when other hostas have
finished flowering. Large, luxurious, green leaves.
Originally from the Beijing Botanic Garden.
Hosta ‘Powder Blue’
PERENNIAL 30” x 60”
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Enormous, heavily corrugated, powdery bluegreen leaves have a thick substance. Lavender
flowers appear in summer. Forms a large mound
up to 5’ wide at maturity. Slug-resistant.
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A sport of H. ‘Patriot’, this hosta has vivid bluegreen leaves with wide white margins and a
cupped shape. Lavender flowers appear in summer
and contrast nicely with the foliage.
Hosta ‘Guacamole’
PERENNIAL 12-24” x 24-36”
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 36-48”
Hosta ‘Praying Hands’
PERENNIAL 14-18” x 18-24”
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Matte green leaves with white edges roll upward
into ruffled tubes to reveal shiny undersides.
Pale lavender flowers appear in August.
A unique specimen.
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Huge pointed leaves feature wide, irregular, yellow
margins and retain their color all season. Light
lavender flowers appear on tall scapes in mid-July.
Hosta ‘Purple Heart’
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 24-30”
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Compact, dense, clumping cultivar with an
exceptionally neat growth habit. Leaves are glossy
lime to green and feature deep red-purple leaf
bases and short, almost black petioles. Best grown
in rich, organic, well-drained soil. Unique.
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Hosta ‘Radiant Edger’
PERENNIAL 14” x 30”
Hosta sieboldiana ‘Elegans’
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Each medium-to-dark-green leaf is edged with an
irregular, creamy-yellow border. Looks best when
massed as a groundcover. Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 18-21”
Hosta ventricosa ‘Aureomaculata’
PERENNIAL 36” x 24”
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PERENNIAL 18” x 24”
This large hosta features thick, round, corrugated,
blue-gray leaves. Slow to establish and develop
mature leaf size, it nonetheless remains an
outstanding, long-lived mainstay in shady borders.
Hosta sieboldiana ‘Frances Williams’
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Beautiful variegated foliage with creamy centers
and light green margins. Compact grower
featuring striking burgundy accents on the
petioles, leaf bases, and flower stalks. Deep
lavender blooms appear in August.
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 3’
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Large, puckered, blue-green leaves have wide
golden edges. Flowers are pale lavender to white.
A deservedly popular selection.
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Dark green margins surround irregular goldencream centers that darken with the onset of warm
weather. Violet flowers shine on tall stalks.
Hosta ‘Victory’
PERENNIAL 30” x 70”
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Forms a vase-shaped mound of large, shiny,
heart-shaped leaves in medium green with light
green margins that mature to creamy white. Each
leaf measures 12” long by 9” wide. Nearly white
flowers appear on tall stems from mid-July to early
August. An excellent specimen plant.
Hosta ‘So Sweet’
PERENNIAL 16-28” x 48”
Hosta ‘Sagae’
PERENNIAL 24” x 36”
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Satiny blue-grey leaves have wonderfully wide
creamy margins. Very large grower with an
upright, vase-shaped habit. Good slug resistance.
Mid-sized, dark green leaves are irregularly edged
in creamy yellow maturing to white. Exceptionally
fragrant white flowers appear in late summer.
Good sun tolerance. 1996 Hosta of the Year.
Hosta ‘Sea Thunder’
Hosta ‘Stained Glass’
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
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Upright, oval leaves have eye-catching white
centers and wide, irregular, green margins.
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
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Hosta ‘Wide Brim’
PERENNIAL 20” x 24”
z3
Round bluish-green leaves enhanced with wide
creamy margins make this a popular variety.
A nice medium-sized hosta.
Hosta x tardiana ‘Halcyon’
Chartreuse foliage with green veins develops early
in the season. Fragrant, near-white flowers appear
in summer. This sun-tolerant, rapid-growing
cultivar is a sport of H. ‘Guacamole’. PERENNIAL 15” x 18-36”
Hosta ‘Sum & Substance’
Hosta ‘Zounds’
z3
Solid blue-green foliage forms a dense, mediumsized mound. Lavender flowers bloom in August
on this slug-resistant form.
Hosta ‘Shade Fanfare’
PERENNIAL 24” x 30”
z3
Heart-shaped, bright green leaves with broad
creamy-yellow margins glow beneath lavender
flowers in midsummer.
Hosta sieboldiana ‘Blue Giant’
PERENNIAL 18” x 24”
z3
Huge, rounded, chartreuse leaves create
an enormous mound. Very slug-resistant
and sun-tolerant. A Great Plant Pick for
the Pacific Northwest.
Hosta sieboldiana ‘Bressingham Blue’
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2-3’
z3
Large, puckered, cup-shaped leaves are solid
blue-green with undulating margins. Bellshaped, near-white flowers appear on 30-36”
scapes in midsummer.
Hosta sieboldiana ‘Dream Weaver’
HOUTTUYNIA
Hosta Summer Breeze
PERENNIAL 3’ x 2’
z4
Leaves are rounded and heart-shaped with point
edges. Dark green centers with very wide yellow
margins. Pale lavender flowers bloom in July.
A very hardy variety.
Hosta ‘Sun Power’
PERENNIAL 24-40” x 48”
Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’
(Chameleon Plant)
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 36”
z5
Fabulous foliage for shade with vivid redyellow-and-green leaves. White flowers from
June to August. May spread where conditions
are favorable. z3
One of the best gold hostas, with bright golden
leaves and an upright, vase-like habit. Tolerates
sun for up to 3/4 of a day. HUMMINGBIRD TRUMPET
FLOWER (see Zauschneria)
Hosta undulata ‘Medio-variegata’
HYDRANGEA
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
z3
Bold, variegated foliage is quite wavy and twisted.
Leaf centers are white with bright green margins
or streaks. A popular, longtime favorite.
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A mid-sized variety with large wavy leaves in
golden yellow to brilliant chartreuse. July brings
white flowers. Brightens shady areas.
z3
Leaves have a wide blue-green border with
patterned creamy-white centers. A more vigorous,
improved sport of H. ‘Great Expectations’. 114
PERENNIAL 20-24” x 35”-48”
z3
Giant steel-blue leaves form a substantial clump.
An excellent specimen for shade. Lavender
flowers appear in summer. PERENNIAL 24-36” x 24-30”
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 4’
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Blue Wave’
SHRUB 4-6’ x 4-6’
z6
One of the most vigorous lacecap hydrangeas,
the showy giant blue flowers bloom from midto late summer on old wood. Flowers are pink
in alkaline soils.
Hydrangea - Iberis
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Fasan’
(‘Teller Red’)
SHRUB 3-5’ x 3-4’
z6
Stunning red lacecaps have large, sterile
florets in double rows. One of the Teller Series
from Switzerland.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Bombshell’
Hypericum ‘Harvest Chocolate’
PERENNIAL 26-36” x 24-36”
z4
SHRUB 12-36” x 12-24”
Abundant white blooms cover dark green foliage
from summer to frost. Produces more flowers than
any other paniculata. Low-maintenance and a
compact grower.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Fire and Ice’
Hypericum ‘Harvest Green’
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Frillibet’
SHRUB 3-5’ x 3-4’
z6
Huge, multi-colored mophead flowers are
composed of frilly, tightly packed, blue, pink, and
cream florets. Flower color depends on soil acidity.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Pistachio’
SHRUB 2-3’ x 3-5’
z6
Reblooming, mounded shrub has green mophead
flowers with bright red centers. Flowers mature
to bronze red, often with purple-blue centers and
variable green markings. Blooms on new and old
wood. Unique.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Taube’
SHRUB 3-5’ x 3-5’
Hydrangea macrophylla var. serrata
‘Fuji Waterfall’
SHRUB 3-5’ x 3-6’
SHRUB 3-5’ x 3-4’
SHRUB 12-36” x 12-24”
z3
Long-lasting panicles start off creamy white in
early summer, turn pink in midsummer, and
mature to deep red in fall. Unique, attractive,
greenish-red foliage is enjoyed all season. Very
heat-tolerant. Prefers well-drained soil and a shady
location. Do not remove old shoots until spring.
z6
Large heads of double, sparkling-white flowers are
surrounded by nodding florets, reminiscent of a
delicate waterfall.
SHRUB 4-5’ x 5’
z6
Numerous pink-blushed snowballs mature to
shades of lilac and crimson. As the flowers deepen
in color, so does the foliage! Prefers cool, moist
soil. A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Zebra’
SHRUB 3-4’ x 3’
z5
Lustrous black stems make clean white flowers
pop. Prefers partial shade to shade and average,
well-drained, moist soil.
z5
Upright habit. Green foliage with prolific yellow
flowers in July and August, followed by numerous
green berries in fall. Compact, heat-tolerant once
established, and highly rust-resistant.
SHRUB 12-36” x 12-24”
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Unique’
SHRUB 8-10’ x 9’
z4
An open shrub with large, pointed, dark green
leaves. Bears enormous conical panicles of white
flowers that mature to deep pink in late summer
and early fall.
z5
An upright variety with green foliage and prolific
yellow flowers in July and August, followed by
white berries in fall. Compact, heat-tolerant once
established, and highly rust-resistant.
HYSSOP (see Agastache and Hyssopus)
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’
(Oakleaf Hydrangea)
SHRUB 7-10’ x 7’
HYSSOPUS (Hyssop)
z5
Bold, cone-shaped panicles of large, sterile,
white florets gradually deepen to russet pink.
Deep red-bronze fall foliage and cinnamonhued winter stems. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
HYMENOXYS (Thrift-leaf Perky Sue)
Hymenoxys scaposa
Hydrangea macrophylla var. serrata
‘Preziosa’
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Hypericum ‘Harvest White’
z6
Large deep pink or violet-blue lacecap blooms age
to rich jewel tones on this long-blooming favorite.
Requires neutral to alkaline soil to obtain pink
color. Flowers are blue in acidic soil.
z5
Upright habit. Green foliage with prolific yellow
flowers in July and August, followed by a bounty
of chocolate berries in fall. Compact plants are
heat- and drought-tolerant once established and
highly rust-resistant.
PERENNIAL 5” x 8”
HERB 12” x 10”
z3
A sub-shrub whose dark green leaves are topped
with marine-blue flower spikes. Makes a nice
dwarf hedge. Attracts bees. Very heat-tolerant.
IBERIS (Candytuft)
Iberis Absolutely Amethyst®
z4
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 8-10”
This early, ever-blooming, bright yellow daisy is
a mainstay of the xeriscape. Completely droughttolerant and hardworking. Mulch with pea gravel
or other inorganic mulch to keep weeds at bay.
Evergreen foliage. No maintenance.
HYPERICUM (St. Johnswort)
z4
Large clusters of purple flowers blanket fine, deep
green foliage in April and May. The outermost
flowers in each cluster are light lavender, the
innermost are a deeper lavender, and the entire
cluster is dotted with tiny yellow stamens. Perfect
for planting in wall crevices and between pavers.
Iberis ‘Masterpiece’
Hypericum androsaemum ‘Ignite Scarlet’
SHRUB 12-36” x 12-24”
Hyssopus officinalis ‘Dwarf Blue’
z5
An upright shrub featuring green foliage
with prolific yellow flowers in July and August,
followed by dark red berries in the fall. Compact
plants are heat-tolerant once established and
highly rust-resistant.
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 12-35”
z8
Glossy, mounding foliage contrasts beautifully with
large clusters of clean white flowers with small pink
centers. Very long bloom time – from spring to fall.
Thrives in poor soils. A great accent plant.
Iberis sempervirens ‘Kingwood Compact’
PERENNIAL 8” x 12”
z3
Features a tidy habit, tiny leaves, and pure white
flowers in spring.
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Iberis - Iris Pumila
Iberis sempervirens ‘Purity’
PERENNIAL 8-10” x 12”
z3
Large, white flower clusters cover glossy, deep
green foliage for months in spring. A carefree
accent for massing and rockeries.
Ipomoea batatas ‘Goldfinger’
Iris e. ‘Variegata’
TENDER PERENNIAL 4-5” x 18-36”
z10
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 12-24”
z4
Chartreuse-gold leaves are deeply divided. A fastgrowing, spreading plant. Perfect as an annual
groundcover and for use in hanging baskets.
Large, serrated, chartreuse leaves hold their
color without fading or spotting. A popular
selection best grown in partial shade and moist,
well-drained soil.
Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’
Iris e. ‘Cry of Rejoice’
Iberis sempervirens ‘Snowflake’
PERENNIAL 10” x 18”
z3
TENDER PERENNIAL 6” x 24-36”
Pure white flowers top short, broad leaves.
Grows to form a wide cushion.
z10
Glowing chartreuse leaves add a splash of brilliant
color to container plantings. Trailing habit.
ICE PLANT (see Delosperma)
PERENNIAL 32” x 20”
Ipomoea batatas ‘Sweet Caroline™ Red’
ANNUAL 6” x 24-36”
ICELAND POPPY (see Papaver)
Iris laevigata ‘Variegata’
(Japanese Water Iris)
PERENNIAL 30” x 18”
Iris e. ‘Dace’
z6
Brilliant red leaf blades are even more iridescent
when backlit by the autumn sun. Especially
striking en masse. Prefers moist areas.
(WA and OR only.)
PERENNIAL 32-38” x 24”
z4
Soft blue flowers have contrasting yellow flares
that fade beautifully to creamy white. Very large
blooms to 5” across. Prefers rich, moist soil.
IRIS PALLIDA (Dalmatian Iris)
Iris pallida ‘Variegata’
(Variegated Dalmatian Iris)
PERENNIAL 28” x 16”
Iris e. ‘Fortune’
INDIAN FEATHER (see Gaura)
PERENNIAL 30” x 12”
z4
INDIAN GRASS (see Sorghastrum)
Elegant, stately white-and-purple blooms sparkle.
Needs plenty of water to be at its best.
INDIAN PINK (see Spigelia)
Iris e. ‘Happy Awakening’
PERENNIAL 36-48” x 18-24”
INSIDE-OUT FLOWER
z5
This tall Japanese iris sports magenta-pink flowers
with dark veins and contrasting yellow centers.
Great in bogs and water gardens.
(see Vancouveria)
IPOMOEA (Sweet Potato Vine)
Iris e. ‘Henry’s White’
Ipomoea batatas ‘Blackie’
TENDER PERENNIAL 6” x 24-36”
z10
Dramatic purple-black leaves add wonderful color
to container plantings. Also makes a stunning
annual groundcover.
PERENNIAL 36” x 24”
Elegant pure white flowers. Thrives in consistently
moist soil. PERENNIAL 24-36” x 12-24”
Ipomoea batatas ‘Desana Lime’
z10
Heart-shaped, chartreuse leaves have shorter
internodes than other ipomoea cultivars,
providing a more compact growth habit.
z4
Large rosy-violet flowers with cream-hued veins
on tall stems. Prefers moist soil.
Iris e. ‘Lion King’
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 24”
z4
Double purple flowers with frilled edges and
white central markings on each fall, plus some
yellow on the signals. Long, sword-like leaves have
prominent midribs, lending a tall, stately form.
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Elegant lilac-blue flowers top sword-like leaves with
strong white variegation. Flowers emit a grape-jelly
fragrance. Very showy, trouble-free, and easy to
grow. A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
IRIS PUMILA (Dwarf Bearded Iris)
Iris pumila ‘Blue Denim’
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12”
z4
Attractive, ruffled, light blue flowers top this
compact, floriferous selection in spring.
Iris pumila ‘Claret’
z4
Iris e. ‘Jedo Jima’
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z4
Striking creamy-white-striped leaves hold their
color all year. Light blue flowers bloom in late
spring. Needs moist soil. Tolerates standing water.
IRIS ENSATA (Japanese Iris)
Imperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’
GRASS 18” x 12”
z10
Bronze-red foliage is perfect as an annual groundcover and for use in hanging baskets and urns.
IMPERATA CYLINDRICA
(Blood Grass)
ANNUAL 8-12” x 24-36”
z4
Broad deep violet flowers have pale white veining
and yellow flares that dance on tall stems above a
substantial foliage clump. Prefers rich, moist soil.
Great marginal pond plant.
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 8”
z4
Deep wine-red flowers top this compact,
floriferous selection.
Iris pumila ‘Deep Purple’
PERENNIAL 12” x 12”
z4
Rich royal-purple blooms top this charming
dwarf iris in spring.
Iris pumila ‘Peppermint Twist’
PERENNIAL 12” x 12”
z4
White flowers display reddish-purple veins at
petals’ edges.
Iris Pumila - Japanese Silver Grass
Iris pumila ‘Yo Yo’
Iris s. ‘Flight of Butterflies’
PERENNIAL 12” x 12”
z4
Iris x spuria ‘Chestnut Yellow’
PERENNIAL 36” x 24”
Soft ivory flowers with a lavender flush make a
striking accent plant. Soft yellow falls add nice
contrast on this dwarf variety.
IRIS SIBIRICA (Siberian Iris)
z3
PERENNIAL 3-5’ x 2-3’
Small, delicately veined, violet-blue flowers are
held gracefully above finely textured, tall, green
blades. Reminiscent of masses of intricately
detailed butterflies.
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Iris s. ‘Harpswell Hallelujah’
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 24-36”
Iris s. ‘Aqua Whispers’
PERENNIAL 36” x 12-24”
z6
A very tall, often overlooked species. Flowers are
chestnut brown with gold signals and highlights.
Makes a long-lived, carefree perennial and is one
of the best irises for cut flowers. Easy to grow and
virtually disease- and pest-free.
z3
Reed-like, rich green foliage topped is topped with
stunning, white-edged, lavender-pink flowers. Performs best in a cool location with slightly moist soil.
z3
Large, round, ruffled, blue-violet flowers top reedlike, deep green foliage. Performs best in a cool site
with moist soil. Long-lived and pest-resistant.
Iris x spuria ‘Lavender’
PERENNIAL 3-5’ x 2-3’
z6
An overlooked species. Very tall, whose lavender
flowers sport gold signals. A long-lived, carefree
perennial and one of the best irises for cut flowers.
Easy to grow and virtually disease- and pest-free.
Iris s. ‘Lady Vanessa’
PERENNIAL 36” x 24”
Iris s. ‘Bennerup Blue’
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
z3
Rich cobalt-and-pale-blue blooms shimmer in
the garden. Prefers a cool site with slightly moist,
acidic soil. Long-lived and easy to grow.
z3
Graceful bicolored blooms feature pale wine-red
standards and true wine-red falls. Performs best in
cool site with slightly moist acidic soil. Elegant.
Iris s. ‘Lilting Laura’
PERENNIAL 36” x 36”
Iris s. ‘Bountiful Violet’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 2’
z3
Lovely, mottled, blue-violet blossoms with lighter
styles rise above reed-like foliage from late spring
to early summer. Provide a cool site with slightly
moist, acidic soil.
z3
Sophisticated blossoms feature pale violet
standards that deepen at the midribs and violet
falls. Performs best in a cool site with slightly
moist, acidic soil.
Iris s. ‘Ruffles Plus’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 2’
Iris s. ‘Butter and Sugar’
PERENNIAL 28” x 24”
z3
Flowers have sparkling white standards with
sunny-yellow falls. Long-lived and pest-resistant.
Iris s. ‘Caesar’s Brother’
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 18”
z3
Deep velvety purple flowers top reed-like, deep
green foliage. The most popular Siberian iris. z3
Iris x spuria ‘Rose Ark’
PERENNIAL 3-5’ x 2-3’
z6
A tall species with ruffled rose petals and
chartreuse flushes toward tepal centers. White
styles and stigmas. A long-lived, carefree perennial
and one of the best irises for cut flowers. Easy to
grow and virtually disease- and pest-free.
Iris x. ‘Pacific Coast Lavender’
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 18”
z6
Delicate lavender flowers on slender stems
top attractive tufts of thin leaves. Performs best
in light shade with well-drained soil and
minimum summer water.
Heavily ruffled blooms are a striking shade of deep
violet. Wonderful vertical border accent. Prefers a
cool site with slightly moist, acidic soil.
IRISH MOSS (see Sagina)
Iris s. ‘Serenade in Blue’
IRONWEED (see Vernonia)
PERENNIAL 34” x 24”
z3
Breathtaking blooms of blue-violet with turquoise
styles and ruffled, flaring falls. ITALIAN ARUM (see Arum)
JACOB’S LADDER (see Polemonium)
Iris s. ‘Windwood Serenade’
Iris s. ‘Chartreuse Bounty’
PERENNIAL 36” x 24”
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 24-36”
z3
Unique chartreuse-yellow falls combine with creamy
standards on this nice rebloomer. Provide a cool site
with slightly moist, acidic soil for it to flourish.
JAPANESE ANEMONE (see Anemone)
JAPANESE COLTSFOOT (see Petasites)
JAPANESE FOREST GRASS
Iris s. ‘Cleve Dodge’
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
z3
Ruffled violet-red flowers with tiny white blazes.
An enchanting lower-growing selection. Performs
best in a cool site with slightly moist, acidic soil.
z3
Striking, deep violet-purple flowers top rich green
foliage. Blooms late spring to early summer. (see Hakonechloa)
IRIS X. (hybrids)
Iris x robusta ‘Gerard Darby’
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2-3’
z3
Spring foliage is purple-black with green tips.
Color lightens from the tops of the blades down as
the season warms. In early summer, purple stems
arise with 2-3 buds that unfurl to reveal violet-blue
flowers. A three-season plant.
JAPANESE PAINTED FERN
(see Athyrium)
JAPANESE SILVER GRASS
(see Miscanthus)
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Jasminum - Kniphofia
JASMINUM (Jasmine)
Kniphofia ‘Gladness’
KNAUTIA (Meadow Scabiosa)
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
Jasminum officinale ‘Fiona Sunrise’
Knautia macedonia ‘Thunder and Lightning’
SHRUB 10-12’ x 10-12’
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 12-15”
z7
Deeply serrated, golden-yellow foliage mixes
nicely with fragrant white flowers that bloom all
summer. Spills and climbs, making it appealing in
planters and beds.
z4
Stunning sage-green foliage edged in cream with
fully double, dark magenta flowers that bloom
from June through August.
z6
Glowing apricot flowers open from deep orange
buds in summer. The sword-like foliage is
handsome year-round.
Kniphofia ‘Little Candle’
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
KNIPHOFIA
(Red Hot Poker, Torchlily)
JERUSALEM SAGE (see Phlomis)
Kniphofia ‘Apricot Soufflé’
JOE PYE WEED (see Eupatorium)
PERENNIAL 36” x 36”
Kniphofia ‘Nancy’s Red’
z6
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18”
A mid-sized poker lily with strappy foliage and
spikes of apricot flowers.
JUNCUS (Rush)
z5
Kniphofia ‘Bressingham Comet’
Good selection for gardens with wet, boggy areas.
Distinctive gold stripe runs the full length of each
blade, giving the plant a strong vertical emphasis.
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
z7
Red tips with yellow-based flowers appear from late
summer to fall on this sturdy, compact plant. Makes
a striking vertical accents. Best performance is
achieved in full sun with well-drained soil. Juncus effusus ‘Unicorn’ (Corkscrew Rush)
GRASS 24” x 30”
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z6
Slender, deep coral-red pokers rise above narrow,
grassy foliage. A nice dwarf selection for small
gardens and containers.
Juncus effusus ‘Gold Strike’
GRASS 2-3’ x 2’
z6
Soft amber-hued torches glow in the mixed border.
A delicate, graceful selection. z4
Blades are extra long and thick, with curled,
twisted, deep green leaves that add interest to any
garden. Great for floral arrangements too.
Juncus inflexus ‘Blue Arrows’
Kniphofia ‘Brimstone’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 2’
Juncus ‘Occidental Blue’
GRASS 12” x 12”
z5
Clumps of stiffly upright, blue-gray needles radiate
from the base. Creates a marvelous textural accent
and adds cool hues and bold form to any garden.
Prefers moist to wet locations.
KAMSCHATKA STONECROP
PERENNIAL 35-40” x 18-24”
z5
Forms a dense clump of grass-like, deep green leaves
that erupt in midsummer with tall, scepter-like,
copper-colored stems bearing orange-to-golden
flowers. The upper spike matures from rich orange to
apricot, while the lower portion remains golden.
z7
Slender spikes of green-gold flowers above clumps
of grass-like foliage. Ideal for providing vertical
interest in a sunny, mixed, or herbaceous border.
Performs best in fertile, well-drained soil.
GRASS 24-36” x 18-24”
z5
Gray-blue foliage produces stiff, upright clumps.
This moisture-loving rush is heat- and droughttolerant too.
Kniphofia ‘Shining Scepter’
Kniphofia ‘Christmas Cheer’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3-4’
Kniphofia uvaria ‘Border Ballet’
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
z5
Produces tall spikes in an assortment of colors,
including cream, yellow, orange, red, and pink.
Flowers appear in summer above sword-like,
gray-green foliage.
z5
A very unusual torchlily in that it blooms in late
fall and winter. A brilliant bloomer sporting hotscarlet-red-to-orange torches with yellow bases.
For best blooms, a hardy plant best planted in
protected area, as flowers are susceptible to frost.
Kniphofia uvaria ‘Primrose Beauty’
Kniphofia ‘Coral Glow’
Kniphofia uvaria ‘Vanilla’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 2’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 2’
PERENNIAL 36” x 24”
z6
z5
Buttery-yellow pokers on 3’ stems top sword-like
foliage in summer.
z5
Large, glowing coral-and-red pokers top broad
sword-like foliage in summer. Lends an exotic air
to the garden year-round.
Pale creamy-yellow torches add vertical drama to
mixed borders. Protect the crown from extreme
winter wet and cold. Kniphofia ‘Corallina’
Kniphofia x hybrida ‘Alcazar’
(see Sedum)
KENILWORTH IVY (see Cymbalaria)
PERENNIAL 40” x 24”
PERENNIAL 36” x 24”
z7
Lovely, luminous coral-red pokers provide drama. KIDNEYWEED (see Dichondra)
KINNIKINNICK (see Arctostaphylos)
Kniphofia ‘Fire Glow’
PERENNIAL 12-20” x 12-16”
z6
Large orange-and-red flowers on dense 20” spikes
last from August to frost. Great for small gardens
and containers. Prefers full sun and average, welldrained soil.
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z7
Glowing salmon torches add a touch of the
exotic. Reblooms reliably and is hardier and more
vigorous than most torchlilies. Kniphofia - Lathyrus
Kniphofia x hybrida ‘Peachy Cheeks’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
Lamium maculatum ‘Ghost’
z7
Lantana camara ‘Luscious Grape’
PERENNIAL 10-14” x 12-24”
z4
Creamy-yellow pokers with peach highlights
bloom in late spring and early summer. Finely
textured, sword-like foliage grows just 2’ tall.
Clusters of bright orchid-purple flowers top silver
foliage from late spring through early summer.
Very effective for lightening shady areas.
Kniphofia ‘Yellow Cheer’
Lamium maculatum ‘Pink Pewter’
PERENNIAL 24” x 30”
z6
Robust, cheerful, yellow-amber pokers bloom
nearly all summer. Blooms best in full sun with
good drainage. Bold.
Koeleria glauca ‘Tiny Tot’
z5
Fine-textured, blue-green foliage is topped with
narrow, erect panicles in late spring. Flowers open
light green and mature to buff. Excellent filler
plant in mixed containers.
z4
Lamium maculatum ‘Red Nancy’
Pink-and-yellow flower clusters adorn fresh
green foliage. Soft, upright habit. Very long
bloom season.
z4
Silver leaves with narrow green edges contrast
nicely with deep rose-pink flowers in late spring
and summer.
Lantana ‘Carolina Bright Orange’
Lamium maculatum ‘White Nancy’
Clusters of bright orange blooms are accented
with hints of yellow. Excellent for use in flower
beds and trailing from baskets or containers.
Heat-tolerant.
PERENNIAL 6” x 18”
z4
LABRADOR VIOLET (see Viola)
LANTANA
TENDER PERENNIAL 12-15” x 24”
z9
A compact form with a dense, bushy habit and
a profusion of multicolored flowers all season.
Flowers open yellow, turn orange pink, and then
change to fuchsia red, with all colors typically
appearing simultaneously.
LAMB’S EAR (see Stachys)
LAMIUM (Deadnettle)
Lamium ‘Lemon Frost’
PERENNIAL 6-8” x 12-18”
z4
Lavender-pink flowers top heart-shaped,
chartreuse leaves in late spring and summer.
Creates a bold contrast in shady areas where
bright color is often needed.
Lamium maculatum ‘Anne Greenaway’
PERENNIAL 6” x 24”
TENDER PERENNIAL 18-24” x 24-36”
z9
Lantana ‘Lucky Lemon Glow’
Lantana camara ‘Anne Marie’
LADY’S SLIPPER (see Cypripedum)
Lantana camara ‘Dallas Red’
TENDER PERENNIAL 18-24” x 24-36”
z9
Produces clusters of sultry, deep red blooms
accented with orange and yellow. Excellent in
flower beds, as well as trailing from hanging
baskets and containers. Heat-tolerant.
z3
TENDER PERENNIAL 12-16” x 12-14”
z10
Dark green foliage on this compact, well-branched
variety serves as a contrasting background to the
bright white-and-lemon blooms. Vigorous and
stress-tolerant.
Lantana ‘Spreading Sunset’
TENDER PERENNIAL 12” x 24”
z9
Striking clusters of pink, orange, and yellow
flowers. Extremely heat-tolerant.
Lantana ‘Starfruit’
TENDER PERENNIAL 18-24” x 24-36”
z9
Light-to-deep-golden-yellow flower clusters
adorn fresh green foliage. Attractive upright habit.
Very long-blooming.
Showy lavender flowers grace dramatic goldgreen-and-silver foliage. Nice shade groundcover.
Lantana camara ‘Fantasy’
TENDER PERENNIAL 12-18” x 18-24”
z9
LARKSPUR (see Delphinium)
Lamium maculatum ‘Elizabeth de Haas’
A very colorful variety with shades of pink,
fuchsia, purple, and yellow. A showy tender
perennial for full sun. Excellent container plant.
LATHYRUS (Perennial Sweet Pea)
PERENNIAL 6” x 24”
z4
Lavender-pink flowers appear in summer over
green leaves with silver centers. Beautiful spilling
from containers.
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Lantana camara ‘Pink Caprice’
TENDER PERENNIAL 18-24” x 24-36”
z9
Silvery leaves with narrow green edges are topped
with white flowers in spring and summer.
LADY’S MANTLE (see Alchemilla)
A trailing variety with powdery-scented blooms in
lavender-lilac with bright white eyes. Blooms from
late spring to fall.
Shell-pink flowers top silvery foliage from May
to July.
PERENNIAL 6” x 18”
KOELERIA (Junegrass)
PERENNIAL 8-10” x 8-12”
PERENNIAL 6” x 18”
TENDER PERENNIAL 10-16” x 12-36”
z9
Lathyrus vernus ‘Rosenelfe’
Lantana camara ‘Florida Red Mound’
TENDER PERENNIAL 12-15” x 24”
z9
Orange-red flowers bloom profusely all season.
Forms a low mounding sub-shrub.
PERENNIAL 1’ x 1’
z4
Early-flowering dwarf variety from the sweet pea
family. Clusters of bright pink blossoms in spring.
Forms tidy, showy clumps. Very hardy, with
reliable spring color.
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Laurentia - Lavandula Stoechas
Lavandula a. ‘Munstead’
LAURENTIA (aka Isotoma)
Laurentia fluviatilis (Blue Star Creeper)
GROUNDCOVER 12” x 16”
z5
Tiny, star-shaped, blue flowers cover this very
popular groundcover from May to September.
z5
HERB 2’ x 2’
Lovely sub-shrub with fragrant dark purple
flowers on long spikes in summer. Nice dried
flower for sachets and potpourri.
Lavandula a. ‘Pastor’s Pride’
Lavandula lanata x ang. ‘Richard Grey’
z5
HERB 2’ x 2’
Loose-flowered and twice-blooming, this
uncommon English lavender has nice deep blue
calyxes and lavender-blue flowers. Deadheading
encourages rebloom in late summer.
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA
(English Lavender)
Lavandula a. ‘Betty Blue’
z5
LAVANDULA MULTIFIDA
(Fernleaf Lavender)
HERB 18-24” x 24-30”
z5
Dark purple blooms are held on long stems. Fresh
and dried flowers work well in both culinary and
aromatic applications.
Lavandula a. ‘Sachet’
HERB 12-15” x 18-24”
Lavandula a. ‘Bowles’
HERB 18” x 16”
z5
Spikes of lavender flowers and aromatic graygreen foliage make this herb a standout. Maintains
a tidy rounded habit.
HERB 2’ x 2’
A dwarf variety growing only 6” tall. Dark violet
flowers appear on short stems in summer. Often
reblooms if deadheaded.
Lavandula a. ‘Hidcote’
Lavandula a. ‘Twickle Purple’
Possibly the most popular and well-known English
lavender. Dark purple flowers with dark purple
calyxes. Beloved for its compact growth habit and
superb dried flowers.
HERB 18” x 18”
z5
A very fine-textured, compact, mounding English
lavender with silver-gray foliage. Profuse whitish
buds open to soft pink blooms over a long season.
One of the best varieties to use in baths, sachets,
potpourri, and crafts.
Lavandula a. ‘Lavance’
HERB 10” x 10-16”
z5
Rich, dark purple flowers shine above fragrant,
compact, gray-green foliage. Plant beside pathways
to release its fragrance as visitors brush past. One
of the best varieties for potpourri, sachets, and ice
cream – yes, ice cream.
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Lavandula s. ‘Blueberry Ruffles’
z7
Lavandula s. ‘Boysenberry Ruffles’
z5
Fragrant, dark purple flower spikes on long stems
fan out around the compact plant.
Stunning bicolored flowers feature light pink “rabbit
ears” over dark purple flowers. A long-blooming,
compact cultivar with light green foliage.
Lavandula a. ‘Violet Intrigue’
Lavandula s. ‘Hazel’
HERB 18-24” x 18-24”
Lavandula a. ‘Hidcote Pink’
LAVANDULA STOECHAS
TENDER PERENNIAL 8-12” x 15-18”
z9
HERB 24” x 24”
z5
z8
Violet-blue flowers are held high above fern-like
silvery leaves, creating a soft texture. A long
bloomer that can withstand both hot and wet
conditions better than most lavenders.
Light lavender-pink bracts resembling rabbit ears
appear above violet-blue flowers in late spring.
Gray-green, needle-like foliage is semi-evergreen.
z5
Showy deep lavender flowers. May repeat bloom
if cut back.
HERB 14” x 14”
HERB 24” x 24”
HERB 24” x 24”
HERB 6” x 12”
z5
Lavandula multifida
z5
Sweetly scented lavender flower spikes top this
compact, grayish-green sub-shrub. Prefers a sunny
spot with well-drained soil.
Lavandula a. ‘Thumbelina Leigh’
Lavandula a. ‘Buena Vista’
z7
Dark violet flower spikes grace this aromatic,
compact herb. Felted white foliage adds interest.
Lavandula a. ‘Purple Bouquet’
An English cultivar and one of the best for drying
due to its exceptional ability to preserve flower
color and texture. Deep blue-violet flowers with
dark purple calyxes stand taller than most within
the species.
z5
A compact English lavender ideal for small hedges
and knot gardens. Light purple flowers appear
slightly earlier than other varieties.
HERB 24” x 30”
LAURUS NOBILIS (see Bay Laurel)
HERB 2-3’ x 2’
Lavandula lanata x ang. ‘Ana Luisa’
HERB 14” x 12-18”
z5
Lush, lavish, and powerfully perfumed, ‘Violet
Intrigue’ forms a mounding shrub that displays
vibrant color from May through September if
deadheaded. This hybrid hits the trifecta, blending
exquisite form, hardiness, and intoxicating aroma
into one plant.
HERB 26-30” x 24-26”
Lavandula s. ‘Helmsdale’
HERB 30” x 30”
z7
A robust, long-blooming cultivar whose rich,
red-purple flowers sport burgundy “rabbit ears”
atop upright, bright green foliage. Blooms from
mid-spring to early fall.
LAVANDULA LANATA
(Woolly lavender)
Lavandula lanata ‘Silver Frost’
HERB 2’ x 2’
z7
Finely textured, gray-green foliage complements
large, fragrant, bluish-purple flowers. Less prone
to falling open with age.
z7
Deep violet flowers on this compact sub-shrub
pop against lush silver foliage.
Lavandula Stoechas - Lavatera
Lavandula s. ‘Madrid Blue’
HERB 18-24” x 18-24”
z7
Aromatic foliage can be used for culinary
purposes and in mixed containers in spring and
summer. Features vibrant lavender-blue flowers
with white wings.
Lavandula s. ‘Mulberry Ruffles’
HERB 24” x 24”
Lavandula x int. ‘Provence’
LAVANDULA X INTERMEDIA
(French Lavender)
HERB 2’ x 2’
Lavandula x int. ‘Alba’
HERB 2’ x 2’
z5
Tall spikes of pure white flowers over silver foliage.
Often reblooms. Prefers a sunny location with
well-drained soil.
Lavandula x int. ‘Dilly Dilly’
HERB 12-24” x 12-24”
z5
Long flower spikes of palest purple rise above
compact, silvery-gray foliage.
Lavandula s. ‘Otto Quast’
z7
Small purple flowers are crowned with
purple, petal-like bracts. Flowers freely spring
through summer above gray-green leaves.
A popular cultivar.
Lavandula s. ‘Red Star’
HERB 14-16” x 16”
z7
Dark pink rabbit-eared flowers with pale pink
bracts appear from spring through summer above
needle-like, silver-gray foliage. Features a more
attractive habit than Lavender ‘Kew Red’.
Lavandula x int. ‘Fred Boutin’
HERB 30” x 30”
z5
This robust grower features silvery foliage
topped with violet flowers in summer. Excellent
for potpourri.
z5
Creamy-yellow-and-green foliage is topped with
lavender-blue flower spikes in summer. Compact,
mounding habit. Unusual!
Lavandula x int. ‘Gros Bleu’
Lavandula s. ‘Silver Anouk’
HERB 24-36” x 18-24”
z7
A Spanish variety with distinctive silver-gray
leaves and a compact, upright, freely branching
habit. Large, dark violet flowers appear spring
through fall.
HERB 30” x 24-30”
z5
One of the darkest purple-flowering
lavenders. Exceptionally long stems.
Makes a handsome hedge.
z7
Stunning, showy, clear purple “wings” adorn this
Spanish lavender. Prized for its heavy summer
flowering. Attracts scores of pollinators. For
optimal effect, plant in a backlit location.
z5
Violet-blue flowers bloom repeatedly on this
vigorous, disease-resistant cultivar. Makes
excellent dried flowers and is one of the best
lavenders for producing essential oil.
HERB 30-36” x 24”
HERB 10-18” x 18-24”
z7
Blooms three weeks earlier than other Spanish
lavenders. Large, deep plum-purple flowers with
bright purple bracts. Tolerant of heat, humidity,
cold, and wet sites.
HERB 24”-32” x 24”- 32”
z4
Bright blue flowers bloom above silvery-green
foliage, both of which are heavily scented.
Heat-proof, disease- and winter-resistant.
A Better Homes and Gardens Must-Grow
Perennial for 2013.
z7
This French hybrid features deeply scalloped,
fuzzy, gray leaves and lavender-blue spikes all
season long. Nice textural element.
Lavandula x ‘Silver Sands’
HERB 20-24” x 20-24”
z8
A vigorous grower with bushy, silvery green-gray
foliage that bears short stalks of large, deep purple
blooms in summer. Excellent in containers.
Lavandula x int. ‘Hidcote Giant’
Lavandula s. ‘Winter Bee’
Lavandula x int.’Phenomenal’
HERB 24” x 30”
HERB 24-36” x 24”
Lavandula s. ‘Wings of Night’
z5
Tall, pale violet flower spikes adorn this large,
mounding lavender. Considered one of the best
varieties for producing high-quality essential oil.
Can also be used to create an aromatic hedge.
Lavandula x ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’
Lavandula x int. ‘Grosso’
HERB 30” x 30”
Lavandula x int. ‘Super’
LAVANDULA XX OTHER HYBRIDS
(Lavender)
Lavandula x int. ‘Goldburg’
HERB 18” x 18”
z5
Handsome variegated foliage. Blue-green leaves
are edged with creamy gold fading to silver.
Violet-blue flowers appear in summer.
HERB 3’ x 3’
HERB 18-24” x 24-36”
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Lavandula x int. ‘Silver Edge’
HERB 3’ x 2’
z7
Light pink “rabbit ear” bracts appear above deep
rose-pink flowers in late spring. Gray-green,
needle-like foliage. Semi-evergreen.
z5
Light purple flowers on long stems above graygreen foliage. Vigorous and disease-resistant.
Often reblooms.
z5
A medium-sized shrub whose branching stems
support large purple flowers.
LAVATERA (Tree Mallow)
Lavatera ‘Bredon Springs’
Lavandula x int. ‘Impress Purple’
HERB 24-30” x 24-30”
PERENNIAL 4-6’ x 3-4’
z5
Purple flowers in summer are especially impressive
in dried bouquets. An upright, tall growth habit
and gray foliage add to its stateliness.
z6
Very refined, uniform, rose-pink flowers adorn
fresh green leaves in summer. A tall, stately,
herbaceous shrub for the mixed border.
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Lavatera - Leucanthemum
Lavatera ‘Burgundy Wine’
PERENNIAL 4’ x 3-4’
GROUNDCOVER 1” x 24”
(see Thymus)
Dark rosy-pink flowers on tall stalks top graygreen leaves. Invaluable for adding season-long
color to the garden.
z5
Versatile and tough, with tiny, fern-like,
nearly black leaves. Excellent between pavers
or as a lawn substitute. A Great Plant Pick for
the Pacific Northwest.
LEMON BALM
Lemon Balm, Golden
(Melissa officinalis ‘All Gold’)
Lavatera ‘Candy Floss’
PERENNIAL 4-6’ x 3-4’
HERB 18” x 24”
z6
Lavatera oblia ‘Aurea’
PERENNIAL 4-5’ x 3’
z4
Both useful and ornamental, with clean lemon
flavor and fragrance. Refreshing in salads, as a
garnish, and in teas. Golden foliage brightens
shady areas.
Very soft pink flowers with darker centers are
sometimes semi-double. Blooms from June to
September. An attractive addition to the back
of the border.
LEMON CATNIP (see Nepeta)
z7
Cup-shaped pink flowers shimmer against
golden-chartreuse foliage. A bit less vigorous
than other Lavatera and a stunning addition to
the mixed border. LEPTODERMIS
Leptodermis oblonga
SHRUB 12-18” x 12-18”
z6
Small, fragrant, violet-purple flowers sparkle on
a low, softly mounding shrub from late spring to
frost. Reaching a diminutive 18” at maturity, this
lilac-like bloomer is beautiful in containers, along
paths, and in borders.
Lemon Grass
LEUCANTHEMUM X SUPERBUM
(Shasta Daisy)
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus)
HERB 4-5’ x 2’
z9
Essential to Thai and Southeast Asian cuisines.
A fast-growing, grass-like herb with a unique
citrusy-floral flavor. Harvest the outer blades for
maximum flavor. Delicious in tea.
Lavatera ‘Red Rum’
PERENNIAL 4’ x 4’
Leptinella squalida ‘Platt’s Black’
LAVENDER-SCENTED THYME
z6
z7
Profuse clusters of deep red-pink flowers
adorn this lovely, bushy lavatera. Grows into a
large, herbaceous shrub. Nice choice for the
back of the border.
LEMON LILY (see Hemerocallis)
Leucanthemum ‘Aglaia’
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
z5
Large, fringed, semi-double white daisies top
deeply toothed, glossy green foliage in summer.
Leucanthemum ‘Angel Daisy’
PERENNIAL 7-12” x 10-12”
Lavatera thuringiaca ‘Baby Barnsley’
PERENNIAL 35-48” x 30-35”
Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla)
Maple-shaped, gray-green leaves form a
mid-sized shrub. Hollyhock-like, white
flowers with small red eyes appear in early
summer and often continue through fall.
This shorter version of ‘Barnsley’ is perfect for
containers and mid-borders.
HERB 28” x 24”
z8
Crisp lemon fragrance and flavor. Use in
foods, teas, and potpourri. Can be trained as a
topiary. Cut branches repel fruit flies and gnats.
Overwinter indoors in a sunny window. Lavatera thuringiaca ‘Barnsley’
PERENNIAL 5-6’ x 3-4’
Double-blooming daisies of white with yellowgreen centers cover this compact grower from
summer to fall. Attracts pollinators.
LEMON VERBENA
z6
LENTEN ROSE (see Helleborus)
z6
A large herbaceous shrub whose blooms resemble
those of hollyhocks. Flowers open white, then
turn pale pink with a deeper pink flush. The most
popular Lavatera.
PERENNIAL 36-48” x 30-36”
z6
Single, non-fading, bright pink saucers bloom for
a long period in summer. This bushy, upright form
has velvety, gray-green leaves.
LAVENDER COTTON (see Santolina)
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PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2-3’
z3
Single white daisies flower from June to October
when deadheaded. This sturdy, clean selection was
a Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year and
a Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 24-30”
Leptinella southeyi
z4
Soft, fern-like, green leaves may carry a bronze
cast or edge.
Large, 3-1/2” flower heads sport pompom-like
centers surrounded by horizontally erect rays of
white petals. The slightly crested center of the
bloom has a trace of ivory, while the outer petals
are pure white. Very showy.
Leptinella squalida
Leucanthemum ‘Darling Daisy’
GROUNDCOVER 1” x 24”
LAVENDER (see Lavandula)
Leucanthemum ‘Becky’
Leucanthemum ‘Christine Hagemann’
LEPTINELLA (Brass Buttons)
GROUNDCOVER 1-3” x 6-8”
z7
Lavatera x clementii ‘Chamallow’
z3
Small, feathery, bronze-green foliage is a
natural between stepping stones. Very tight
and low-growing.
z6
PERENNIAL 6-8” x 6-8”
z8
Dwarf selection with pure white petals and yellow
centers held on sturdy stems above clumps of dark
green foliage. Blooms from spring to fall.
Leucanthemum - Ligularia
Leucanthemum ‘Esther Read’
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
A longtime favorite, this sturdy plant boasts large,
pincushion, double white daisies.
Leucanthemum ‘Goldrausch’ (‘Gold Rush’)
PERENNIAL 14” x 14”
LICORICE FERN (see Polypodium)
LEWISIA (Bitter Root)
z4
Lewisia cotyledon ‘Alba’
PERENNIAL 10” x 18”
Sparkling pure white flowers grace this succulentleafed alpine for rockeries and trough gardens.
Prefers partial sun and sharp drainage.
z4
Lewisia cotyledon ‘Regenbogen’
Leucanthemum ‘Highland White Dream’
Succulent rosettes are topped with clusters
of rainbow-hued flowers in late spring and
early summer. This choice alpine requires
excellent drainage. PERENNIAL 3’ x 2-3’
z3
Semi-double daisies are 4-5” across and bloom
from July through September when spent flowers
are removed.
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 24”
z5
Fully double, bright white flowers top strong, sturdy stems. Dark green foliage provides a handsome
contrast. Fuller blooms than any other cultivar.
z3
Large, perfect white daisies with yellow centers
shine on a compact and very well-behaved plant.
A good performer, regardless of the weather.
z4
PERENNIAL 20-23” x 12-14”
z3
A beautiful, semi-double, pure white daisy with
a large butter-yellow center cone. Very upright
in habit and long-blooming. Prefers full sun and
loamy, well-drained soil.
Leucanthemum ‘Switzerland’
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 18-24”
z4
A classic Shasta. Pure white blooms around a yellow center on tall, sturdy stems. Long bloom time.
Leucanthemum ‘Victorian Secret’
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 18-24”
z5
Long-lasting, semi-double, ruffled daisies
appear in summer. Flowers hold up well, even in
extreme heat. Compact habit requires no staking.
Fragrance-free.
Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’
Lewisia cotyledon ‘Sunset Strain’
z4
Blooms glow in marvelous shades of pink, orange,
and yellow. Succulent leaves form a rosette. An
excellent choice for containers and gardens.
z3
Outstanding deep purple foliage provides a
dramatic tropical flair. Clusters of golden-yellow
daisies appear in late summer. Requires ample
water.
Ligularia dentata ‘Osiris Cafe Noir’
PERENNIAL 20-24” x 18-24”
Lewisia x cotyledon ‘Little Plum’
z4
Intense rose-purple flowers bear slight orange
highlights. Blooms appear in late spring and often
again in fall.
Serrated, heart-shaped, leathery leaves emerge
purple black, gradually become bronze, then
mature to olive green. Daisy-like, golden flowers
are held high above the foliage in late summer.
Great specimen.
Lewisia x longipetala ‘Little Mango’
Ligularia dentata ‘Osiris Fantaisie’
z5
PERENNIAL 6” x 6-8”
Leucanthemum ‘Sparkling White’
z4
Daisy-like, yellow-orange flowers with large,
shiny, chocolate-maroon foliage. Provide ample
moisture, and protect from foliar feeders.
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
PERENNIAL 6” x 12”
Leucanthemum ‘Snowcap’
LIGULARIA (Golden Ray)
PERENNIAL 24” x 36”
PERENNIAL 10” x 36”
PERENNIAL 10” x 18”
Leucanthemum ‘Ice Star’
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Ligularia ‘Britt-Marie Crawford’
This showy daisy boasts huge, 3-1/2”, semi-double
blooms in creamy white and yellow. Compact
habit. Reblooms if deadheaded.
PERENNIAL 12” x 12”
LICORICE PLANT (see Helichrysum)
z6
z4
Small rosettes of large, succulent leaves become
covered with clusters of mango-colored blooms
in spring. Excellent in containers, borders, and
rock gardens.
PERENNIAL 30-42” x 36-48”
Leycesteria formosa ‘Jealousy’
z7
Bright chartreuse foliage and a rounded, bushy
habit combine to create a striking accent plant.
Scattered blooms appear in July, followed by
purple fruits. Cooler conditions bring maroon
highlights to the foliage. Thrives in moist soil.
Often treated as an annual.
LIATRIS (Gayfeather)
z4
Large, rounded, deep purple foliage makes a bold
statement. Golden-yellow daisies pop on sturdy
stalks in late summer.
Ligularia ‘Last Dance’
PERENNIAL 18” x 24”
z5
A compact variety whose large dark green leaves
create a bold contrast in shady sites. Daisy-like,
bright yellow flowers appear in fall.
Ligularia stenocephala ‘Little Rocket’
PERENNIAL 18-22” x 12-24”
Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’
PERENNIAL 30” x 12-18”
z4
Thick, serrated, dark green leaves curl over to
reveal glossy burgundy undersides. Purple-red
stems arise in late summer bearing clusters of
daisy-like, golden-yellow flowers. Great specimen.
Ligularia dentata ‘Othello’
LEYCESTERIA
(Himalayan Honeysuckle)
SHRUB 36-60” x 26-38”
PERENNIAL 12-20” x 18-24”
z3
Produces 30” violet-purple flower spikes. Blooms
appear in July and flower from the top down.
z4
Bright yellow flower spikes just 20” tall bloom
from mid- to late summer. Heart-shaped, grayishgreen foliage boasts long stems. Performs best in
moist soil and afternoon shade.
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Ligularia - Lonicera
Ligularia stenocephala ‘The Rocket’
Liriope spicata ‘Silver Dragon’
Lobelia laxiflora – Cardinal Flower
PERENNIAL 4’ x 3’
GROUNDCOVER 18-24” x 12”
z5
PERENNIAL 18-30” x 18-36”
z5
A stately plant for moist sites. Dense, sturdy spikes
of golden-yellow flowers on purple stems rise
above very large, almost triangular-shaped, green
foliage. Exotic.
Long, grassy, green leaves are striped with ivory.
Light lavender flowers in late summer are followed
by black berries in fall.
z7
Yellow-and-red “firecrackers” grace this exotic,
shrubby perennial from late summer through fall.
Re-sprouts from the roots if frozen.
Lobelia ‘Monet Moment’ – Cardinal Flower
LILY OF THE NILE (see Agapanthus)
LITTLE BLUESTEM (see Schizachyrium)
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 18-24”
,
z6
LILY OF THE VALLEY (see Convallaria)
LOBELIA - ANNUALS
Bright rose-pink flowers dramatically contrast
with dark green foliage. Blooms appear in August
and persist through October.
Lobelia e. ‘Anabel Blue Romance’
LILYTURF (see Liriope)
ANNUAL 8-10” x 6-10”
z10
Tight, low mounds of green foliage feature masses
of small, vivid blue blooms with bright white centers all summer. Very heat-tolerant. Great scrambling in the garden and trailing from containers.
LIME THYME (see Thymus)
LIMONIUM (Statice)
Limonium latifolium ‘Blue Diamond’
PERENNIAL 10” x 8”
z4
Delicate sprays of purplish-blue flowers on this
florists’ favorite brighten up the garden. Excellent
in dried arrangements.
LINUM (Blue Flax)
Linum perenne ‘Sapphire’
PERENNIAL 10” x 16”
z5
Sky-blue flowers bloom continuously from late
spring through summer. Its delicate appearance
is deceptive. A must for wildflower and cottage
gardens. Dwarf cultivar.
ANNUAL 6-8” x 18-36”
GROUNDCOVER 8-10” x 18”
z6
Spreading, grass-like foliage is topped with grapehyacinth-like flower spikes in late summer. Makes
an excellent groundcover.
Liriope muscari ‘PeeDee Ingot’
GROUNDCOVER 16-18” x 18-24”
,
z6
Chartreuse foliage in shade or bright gold in sun.
In midsummer, lilac-purple flowers stand on tall
(12”) stems. Blooms resemble grape hyacinths and
provide vivid contrast to the light foliage.
z9
Lobelia tupa – Cardinal Flower
Lobelia e. Techno Heat™
‘Upright Light Blue’
Lobelia x gerardii – Tall Purple Lobelia
ANNUAL 6-12” x 12-18”
z9
White, starry flowers with subtle tints of blue
Heat-tolerant and long-blooming.
z8
Large brick-red flowers clustered on tall stems top
fuzzy blue-green leaves. A stunning species native
to the Chilean coast. Does best in a sheltered site.
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
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z5
Long spikes of deep purple-violet blooms top dark
green foliage for many weeks in summer.
Lobelia x speciosa ‘Compliment Deep Red’ –
Cardinal Flower
z10
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
This new cultivar sports delicate porcelainblue blooms with white eyes over semi-trailing
mounds. Very nice in containers and along paths
and borders.
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z3
Brilliant red blooms draw attention to this upright
variety. Prefers moist soil.
LONGLEAF LUNGWORT
Lobelia e. ‘Waterfall Light Lavender’
ANNUAL 8-12” x 6-8”
(see Pulmonaria)
z10
Semi-trailing and free-flowering, this variety
produces nonstop lavender-blue blooms from
spring till frost. Outstanding for baskets,
containers, and gardens.
LOBELIA - PERENNIALS
Lobelia fulgens ‘Queen Victoria’
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LONICERA (Honeysuckle)
Lonicera ‘Candy Swirl’
SHRUB 8’ x 7’
z4
Fragrant, summer-blooming vine makes a
gorgeous display of orange-and-cotton-candypink flowers. Profuse bloomer. Evergreen in mild
climates and pest-resistant.
z6
Dark bronze-red foliage is topped with luminous
scarlet flowers in summer. A stunning color
combination. Very popular. Requires moist soil.
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PERENNIAL 6-8’ x 3-4’
PERENNIAL 2’ x 1’
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Dramatic spikes of large, deep blue flowers.
Provide rich soil and ample moisture for
best performance.
A carpet of intense cobalt blue flowers makes
this a perfect choice for brightening containers
and gardens. Bred to be heat-tolerant while
blooming nonstop.
ANNUAL 8-12” x 6-8”
Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
Lobelia e. Techno Heat™ ‘Electric Blue’
Lobelia e. ‘Waterfall Azure Mist’
LIRIOPE (Lilyturf)
Lobelia siphilitica – Tall Blue Lobelia
Lonicera - Mahonia
Lonicera nitida ‘Baggesen’s Gold’
SHRUB 6’ x 4-6’
Lysimachia congestiflora ‘Persian Carpet’
(Creeping Jenny)
LUPINUS (Lupine)
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Brilliant golden foliage sparkles in the landscape.
Responds well to shearing and makes an
attractive small hedge. A Great Plant Pick
for the Pacific Northwest.
PERENNIAL 4” x 24-36”
Lupinus ‘Popsicle Mix’
PERENNIAL 18” x 18”
z3
This compact, sturdy, early-blooming selection
boasts stately flower spikes in reds, blues, purples,
yellows, and whites. Planted en masse, it provides
a brilliant display of color.
z6
This groundcover forms a carpet of small dark
green leaves with bold red veining on a semievergreen plant. Golden flowers appear late spring.
A Darrell Probst introduction.
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Lonicera nitida ‘Lemon Beauty’
SHRUB 5-6’ x 4-6’
z6
Stunning lemon-lime-and-dark-green leaves
provide sunny color year ‘round. Invaluable
foliage contrast. Rare.
Lysimachia congestiflora
‘Persian Chocolate’ (Creeping Jenny)
Lupinus Russell Hybrids ‘Chandelier’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 2’
PERENNIAL 4” x 24-36”
z3
z6
Striking chocolate-hued leaves and bright yellow
spring flowers make this low-spreading form a
fantastic groundcover. Vigorous, but not invasive.
Primrose-yellow flower spikes bloom above
palmate, green foliage.
Lonicera nitida ‘Red Tips’
SHRUB 4-6’ x 3-4’
z6
Lupinus Russell Hybrids ‘My Castle’
Burgundy-tinted new growth adds brilliant spring
color to this unusual shrub. Makes a stunning
specimen or hedge.
PERENNIAL 3’ x 2’
Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping Jenny)
z3
Spires of brick-red flowers appear above
palmate foliage in late spring. Thrives in sunny,
dry locations.
PERENNIAL 4” x 24”
z4
Ruffled, round, green leaves and bright yellow
flowers. Prefers moist soil.
Lonicera nitida ‘Twiggy’
SHRUB 24-36” x 24-36”
z7
This dwarf shrub displays twiggy growth lined
with tiny yellow leaves that hold their color for
most of the season. Fragrant creamy-white flowers
bloom in spring.
Lonicera periclymenum ‘Capila Imperial’
(Peaches & Cream)
SHRUB 5-6’ x 1.5-2.5’
z4
Fragrant, summer-blooming vine makes a
gorgeous display of creamy-yellow-and-pink
flowers. Evergreen in mild climates.
PERENNIAL 3’ x 2’
z3
Beautiful spikes of blue-and-white flowers appear
in late spring and early summer.
z5
Horizontally branched, semi-evergreen shrub
for large-scale underplanting. Small creamy
flowers are followed by clusters of translucent
violet berries. A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific
Northwest.
LOOSESTRIFE (see Lysimachia)
LOST JEWEL OF THE INCAS
(see Tropaeolum)
PERENNIAL 4” x 24”
PERENNIAL 36” x 24”
z3
Lysimachia punctata ‘Golden Alexander’
(Loosestrife)
Cherry-red flowers on tall stalks adorn this
attractive late-spring bloomer. Thrives in dry,
sunny locations.
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
Lysimachia atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais’
(Loosestrife)
PERENNIAL 18” x 18”
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z6
Heavy-blooming selection with gooseneck-like
spikes of deep burgundy buds opening to deep
burgundy-pink flowers.
Lysimachia ciliata ‘Purpurea’ (Loosestrife)
PERENNIAL 24” x 36”
z5
Deep burgundy-purple leaves provide striking
color in winter and spring. Delicate yellow flowers
are borne in airy clusters in summer.
Lysimachia clethroides (Loosestrife)
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 24-36”
LUPINE (see Lupinus)
z4
Brilliant golden-variegated foliage grows into
a sturdy, upright clump. Sports buttery-yellow
flowers in summer. Perfect for brightening
moist, shady areas.
MAHONIA
Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon Grape Holly)
SHRUB 3-5’ x 3-5’
z4
Gracefully arching spikes of white flowers appear
in summer. A cottage garden favorite. Colonizes.
z5
A Pacific Northwest shrub known for its hollylike leaves that turn deep burgundy in winter.
New leaves emerge reddish in spring with yellow
flowers that are followed by blue berries.
Mahonia repens
(Creeping Oregon Grape Holly)
SHRUB 12” x 30-36”
LUNGWORT (see Pulmonaria)
z4
Brilliant golden leaves and bright yellow flowers.
Great for hanging baskets, containers, and as a
groundcover. Prefers moist soil.
Lupinus Russell Hybrids ‘The Pages’
LYSIMACHIA
Lonicera pileata
SHRUB 2’ x 5-8’
Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’
(Creeping Jenny)
Lupinus Russell Hybrids ‘The Governor’
z5
Compound leaves resemble holly. Forms a lowspreading groundcover with fragrant, small,
yellow flowers that bloom from mid-spring to
early summer. A smart choice for dry shade.
Northwest native.
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Maiden Pinks - Mint
MAIDEN PINKS (see Dianthus)
MEXICAN FEATHER GRASS
MARSH VIOLET (see Viola)
(see Nassella)
MALE FERN (see Dryopteris)
MAZUS
MEXICAN LOVE VINE (see Senecio)
Mazus reptans
MALLOW (see Hibiscus)
GROUNDCOVER 2” x 24”
z5
Lavender flowers speckled with yellow top a bright
green foliage mat. Spreads quickly.
MARGUERITE DAISY
MEXICAN ORANGE (see Choisya)
MEXICAN ORANGE BLOSSOM
(see Anthemis and Argyranthemum)
(see Choisya)
MEADOW CRANESBILL
MARJORAM (also see Origanum)
Marjoram, Golden
(Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’)
HERB 4” x 16”
z6
A vibrant marjoram variety. Sports a crinkled
texture and golden-yellow color. Use fresh, or add
it late to the cooking process to transform cheese,
chicken, shellfish, tomato, and egg dishes. Pairs
well with garlic, sage, basil, and thyme.
Marjoram, Hardy (Origanum x majoricum)
HERB 16” x 18”
z5
(see Geranium)
MEXICAN SAGE (see Salvia)
MEADOW RUE (see Thalictrum)
MILKWEED (see Asclepias)
MEADOW SAGE (see Salvia)
MILLION BELLS (see Calibrachoa)
MEADOW SCABIOSA (see Knautia)
MIMOSA TREE (see Albizia)
MEADOWSWEET (see Filipendula)
MIMULUS (Monkey Flower)
Mimulus cardinalis
(Scarlet Monkey Flower)
MEALY SAGE (see Salvia)
An excellent, winter-hardy, culinary marjoram.
White flowers in summer add to its appeal. Cut
back hard to encourage a new flush of growth.
PERENNIAL 14” x 24”
MEDITERRANEAN SPURGE
(see Euphorbia)
Marjoram, Hopley’s Purple
(Origanum laevigatum ‘Hopley’s Purple’)
PERENNIAL 18” x 12”
z5
PERENNIAL 6-10” x 12-15”
Mimulus naiandinus ‘Mega’
(Spunky Monkey)
PERENNIAL 20” x 20”
z9
A large-bloomed, pink monkey flower whose
white tongue leads to a mottled, yellow throat.
Slender dark stems and emerald foliage. Prefers
wet soils and performs well in containers.
Surprisingly shade-tolerant.
z6
Unique foliage is splashed with green, gold, and
cream. Provides nice contrast and texture while
adding aromatic elements to the garden. Works
well both dried and fresh.
MENTHA (also see Mint)
HERB 6-12” x 18”
z4
A dry climate sub-shrub with very soft, felted,
white leaves and white undersides. A Turkish
native that thrives in well-drained, rocky soil and
appreciates drought.
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Fresh minty foliage forms a dense, weed-proof
mat. A useful groundcover in shady areas where
mowing is difficult, it should nonetheless be mown
occasionally. Natural mosquito and flea repellent.
Can be invasive.
Marrubium rotundifolium
(Silver-edged Horehound)
PERENNIAL 12-48” x 12-48”
MINI PETUNIA (see Calibrachoa)
Mentha pulegium (Pennyroyal, dwarf)
MARRUBIUM (Horehound)
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Heart-shaped, medium green leaves bide their
time in shady areas until late spring, when they
erupt into a sea of double, white-lipped, violet
flowers with unusual purple spots in their throats.
Marjoram, Tricolored
(Origanum vulgare ‘Variegata’)
HERB 5” x 18”
Meehania
Meehania cordata (Meehan’s Mint)
An ideal solution to difficult garden situations.
Very long-lasting, burgundy-purple flowers.
Thrives on dry slopes.
z6
Snapdragon-like, scarlet-orange flowers have
yellow throats. A Pacific Northwest native.
Blooms all summer.
MINT
Mint, Curly Spearmint
(Mentha spicata ‘Crispa’)
Mentha requienii (Corsican Mint)
GROUNDCOVER 1” x 12”
MINIATURE FOUNTAIN GRASS
(see Pennisetum)
z6
Tiny green leaves tightly hug the ground and emit
a fresh, minty fragrance when crushed, making it
an excellent choice for planting between pavers.
Repels fleas and mosquitoes.
HERB 2’ x 2-3’
z3
Rounded, crinkly leaves with a fresh, minty flavor
add refreshing taste to iced tea and other summer
drinks. An herb garden staple.
Mint - Miscanthus
Mint, Moroccan
(Mentha spicata ‘Moroccan’)
Mint, Spanish (Mentha spicata ‘Spanish’)
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Cosmopolitan’
HERB 24” x 36”
GRASS 6-8’ x 4-5’
HERB 2’ x 2’
A large, clumping variety with curled, wrinkled
leaves. Highly aromatic. An excellent choice for
hot and iced teas. Spreads vigorously to form a
large clump.
Intensely variegated variety. Blades sport wide,
dazzling white edges. Coppery plumes appear in
fall. An outstanding accent plant and a Great Plant
Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Mint, Spearmint
(Mentha spicata ‘Spearmint’)
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Flamingo’
Mint, Apple (Mentha suaveolens)
HERB 24” x 18”
HERB 28” x 24-36”
z5
Originally from Europe but now found worldwide,
this hardy herb is well known for its clean
spearmint flavor. Excellent culinary herb for teas,
salads, jellies, and sauces.
z5
This attractive, upright herb is a terrific addition
to the culinary garden. Can also be grown as a
groundcover. Light green foliage contrasts nicely
with light purplish-pink blooms in midsummer.
Hardy and easy to grow, the leaves have a fruity
fragrance and taste.
Mint, Chocolate
(Mentha x piperita ‘Chocolate’)
HERB 18-24” x 24-36”
z3
A tasty mint with a hit of chocolate. Bronzy new
leaves grow vigorously along red-hued stems. Use
dried in teas and cooking. Fresh leaves make a nice
garnish for fruit dishes and frozen desserts.
Mint, French Peppermint
(Mentha x piperita ‘French Peppermint’)
HERB 28” x 24-36”
z4
GRASS 5’ x 3-4’
z3
Fresh spearmint fragrance and flavor. Use fresh
or dried in teas and other beverages. Purple-hued
flowers in summer.
HERB 3’ x 3’
Dramatic, horizontal, gold banding really glows
in the sun. A dwarf form well-suited to smaller
gardens and containers. A Great Plant Pick for
the Pacific Northwest.
GRASS 3-4’ x 20”
This perennial culinary herb is used in sauces to
complement meats, soups, salads, vegetable dishes,
desserts, and drinks. A strongly flavored spearmint
with lovely foliage.
HERB 12”- 14” x 18”
z6
Large, crinkled leaves emit a fresh, minty,
grapefruit scent. Lavender blooms in late summer/
early fall attract bees, butterflies, and birds. Use in
teas and foods to add a zesty grapefruit flavor.
HERB 2’ x 2-3’
GRASS 6-7’ x 2-3’
MINT BUSH (see Prostanthera)
MIRROR PLANT (see Coprosma)
MISCANTHUS
(Japanese Silver Grass, Maiden Grass)
Miscanthus ‘Huron Sunrise’
z3
Bronzy foliage carries a decidedly orange flavor
and aroma. Adds a unique citrus taste to teas
and summer drinks. Also refreshing in whipped
cream, custard, and other desserts. Use fresh for
best flavor.
z4
One of the best varieties for northern climates.
Flowers profusely in August, so its graceful blooms
can be enjoyed long before frost. Sturdy burgundy
flower plumes soar above the foliage.
Miscanthus oligostachyus ‘Purpurascens’
(Purple Maiden Grass)
GRASS 3’ x 2’
Mint, Orange (Mentha piperita citrata)
z4
One of the best grasses for fall color. Silvery
inflorescences appear above broad, reddishpurple leaves in autumn. Rich bronze-brown
foliage in winter.
HERB 2’ x 2-3’
z5
A larger, more supple version of ‘Gold Bar’.
Dense, horizontal bands of gold and apple green
adorn the foliage from the base to the tips of the
broad, arching blades. Showy, airy, red clusters
appear in late August on 6-1/2’ stems. Cascading
habit. A Joy Creek introduction.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Kleine Fontaine’
GRASS 2-3’ x 3’
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z5
This small, compact, clump-forming grass has
gracefully arching leaves. Flowers earlier than
other varieties.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Malepartus’
GRASS 6-7’ x 4’
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z5
A vigorous grass with large, pinkish-purple flower
plumes in August that lighten to silvery taupe by
fall. Plumes are highlighted with gorgeous fall
color in rainbow shades.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’
GRASS 4-5’ x 3’
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Blondo’
GRASS 3-5’ x 2-4’
z5
Clump-forming grass whose tall blonde plumes
turn silver and last into winter.
Mint, Persian (Mentha piperita Persica)
z5
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gold Breeze’
GRASS 5-6’ x 3-4’
Mint, Grapefruit
(Mentha piperata var. citrata ‘Grapefruit’)
z6
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gold Bar’
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Large, slightly pendulous, pink panicles appear
in midsummer. Rosy fall color. Excellent for
borders, containers, and mass plantings.
Prefers well-drained soil.
Mint, Swiss Ricola
(Mentha x piperita ‘Swiss’)
z3
A popular culinary herb with the best peppermint
flavor. Perfect for culinary and medicinal uses.
Excellent in teas, candies, sorbets, and any dish
that needs a cooling element.
z6
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z4
Thin blades whose silver edges shimmer
when backlit. Inflorescences emerge with a
pink tinge, then turn deep reddish bronze in fall.
Refined and elegant. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
z3
A mildly flavored mint for use when a more subtle
flavor is desired. A vigorous grower that requires
little to no care.
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Miscanthus - Monkshood
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Puenktchen’
GRASS 5-7’ x 3’
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z5
Coppery-pink seedheads top strong, upright
blades banded with gold. Adds an exotic look to
the landscape.
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea
‘Cordoba’
Monarda didyma ‘Jacob Cline’
GRASS 6-8’ x 3-4’
Large, true red blooms top tall, green foliage on
this vigorous cultivar. Mildew-resistant.
PERENNIAL 4-5’ x 2-3’
z4
Tall, arching flowers emerge in July on
7’ stems and slowly turn to a vibrant butterscotch
in October. Creates an impressive focal point
when backlit.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Rigoletto’
GRASS 3’ x 3’
Beautiful dwarf, variegated grass with a fine texture. Similar in appearance to Miscanthus ‘Variegatus’, but grows only 3’ tall and stays upright.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Strictus’
GRASS 6-8’ x 3-4’
Molinia caerulea ‘Variegata’
GRASS 24” x 12”
z5
Dark-green-and-cream leaves give off a golden
glow, accented by ochre flower plumes in late
summer. Compact habit works well in containers.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
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z5
Large, arching, green leaves have horizontal bands
of yellow-and-cream variegation. Coppery flower
spikes rise several feet above the foliage in fall.
Imparts a graceful, informal look.
Monarda bradburniana
z5
Two-lipped, light lavender-white flowers with
purple spots on each petal sit atop purple-red
bracts on square stems. Prefers well-drained soil
in sun to part shade.
z4
A compact Monarda whose aromatic foliage is
covered in pink-purple blooms.
MOLINIA (Moor Grass)
Monarda didyma ‘Aquarius’
z4
Wiry, upright, 5’ stems carry delicate, airy,
yellow flowers above a foliage clump that remains
2-3’ tall. Flowers have a translucent, fountain-like
effect when backlit.
GRASS 2’ x 2’
z5
Airy clouds of dark flower heads on fine,
2’ stems dance above compact foliage. Very
attractive, rich purple fall color. A Great Plant
Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Molinia caerulea ‘Strahlenquelle’
GRASS 3’ x 3’
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 18”
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A dwarf form growing just 16-20” tall. Bright
red flowers appear July and August. Mildewresistant foliage.
PERENNIAL 12-16” x 14-20”
z4
Produces an abundance of lipstick-pink flowers
with purple centers atop dark stems from
midsummer to early fall. A compact alternative
at 16” tall.
Monarda didyma ‘Blue Stocking’
Monarda ‘Raspberry Wine’
z4
PERENNIAL 30-42” x 36”
Unusual violet-blue flowers are accented by deep
green foliage and dark purple stems. Long summer
bloomer. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
Wine-red flowers emerge from raspberryhued buds. A long-lasting, heavy bloomer.
Mildew-resistant.
Monarda didyma ‘Coral Reef’
Monarda ‘Fire Marshall’
PERENNIAL 36-42” x 24-30”
z3
Glowing, coral-pink summer blooms shine on tall,
sturdy stems. Good mildew resistance.
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 24-30”
Monarda didyma ‘Grand Mum’
PERENNIAL 15-18” x 12-23”
z3
Large pink to mauve flower heads have an
almost shaggy appearance in mid- to late
summer. Mid-sized plant whose fragrant, deep
green foliage is more resistant to powdery mildew
than most varieties.
z3
z5
Compact and busy in habit, with over-sized, fireengine-red flowers with a slight pink hue. Very
showy. Good powdery-mildew resistance.
MONDO GRASS (see Ophiopogon)
MONKEY FLOWER (see Mimulus)
MONKSHOOD (see Aconitum)
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Lavender-pink flowers top this cultivar that grows
just 12-18” tall. Flowers appear in midsummer.
z4
Fragrant, dark mauve flowers with rosy-pink
overtones emerge from purplish bracts in summer.
A striking, mildew-resistant selection.
z4
Airy, radiating flower heads create a graceful
fountain-like effect in late summer. Buttery-yellow
fall color adds to the show. Prefers moderately
moist soil.
Monarda didyma ‘Petite Delight’
Monarda ‘Pink Lace’
PERENNIAL 48” x 36”
PERENNIAL 30” x 15”
Molinia caerulea ‘Moorflamme’
z3
The stunning, vivid pink flowers and shiny,
light green leaves make this monarda a striking
addition to perennial borders. Mildew-resistant.
PERENNIAL 16-20” x 12-18”
Monarda ‘Cranberry Lace’
MOCK ORANGE (see Philadelphus)
GRASS 4-5’ x 2-3’
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2-3’
Monarda didyma ‘Petite Red’ (‘Fireball’)
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12-24”
Molinia arundinacea ‘Skyracer’
Monarda didyma ‘Marshall’s Delight’
MONARDA (Bee balm)
PERENNIAL 12-24” x 12-24”
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’
z3
Striking, deep wine-red blossoms pair well with
many other flowers, particularly blues and whites.
z4
Strong, upright, green blades with strong
horizontal bands of yellow are very showy.
Coppery flower spikes rise several feet above the
foliage in fall. A great addition to any garden.
GRASS 4-6’ x 3’
Monarda didyma ‘Mahogany’
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2’
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z3
Moor Grass - Nepeta
MOOR GRASS (see Molinia)
Nemesia strumosa ‘Angel Art Orange’
MYOSOTIS (Forget-me-not)
ANNUAL 12” x 12”
Myosotis alpestris ‘Ultramarine’
MOROCCAN DAISY
PERENNIAL 5-6” x 8-12”
(see Chrysanthemopsis (Pyrethropsis))
z3
Hundreds of dainty, deep blue flowers cover
this forget-me-not in spring and early summer.
Considered one of the best strains of myosotis,
due to its compact habit.
MOROCCAN MINT (Spearmint)
(see Mentha)
ANNUAL 6-10” x 24-36”
MOSS VERBENA (see Verbena)
MOUNTAIN PLUM PINE
Clouds of white forget-me-nots shine above green
foliage. Nice companion for spring-flowering
bulbs. Biennial.
PERENNIAL 9” x 12”
(see Podocarpus)
z3
MOURNING WIDOW (see Geranium)
Nemesia Sunsatia ‘Lemon’
z3
Clouds of pink forget-me-nots shine above green
foliage, making this a wonderful companion plant
for spring-flowering bulbs. Biennial.
(see Coreopsis)
PERENNIAL 15-18” x 18-24”
NASELLA (Mexican Feather Grass)
Nassella tenuissima
GRASS 2’ x 2’
MUEHLENBECKIA
Muehlenbeckia axillaris (Wire Vine)
z3
Low-growing New Zealand native with dark,
wiry stems that contort, curl, and bend. Attractive
green leaflets and translucent, white fruit with
black seeds. Great for topiaries, hanging baskets,
and containers.
z7
Silky, creamy-gold inflorescences undulate like
waves in the breeze. Adds grace and texture to
gardens and containers.
NASTURTIUM (also see Tropaeolum)
Nasturtium ‘Jewel Mix’
z3
Produces colorful, double blooms of light yellow,
orange, and deep red until frost. A compact, 15-18”
nasturtium for small gardens and flower boxes.
Mukdenia rossii ‘Karasuba’
(Crimson Fans)
z4
Bold, fan-shaped leaves are glossy and green
in spring. By summer, the foliage displays red
edges. In fall, the foliage is completely flame red.
Airy, star-shaped, white flowers open in spring
as leaves emerge.
Nepeta ‘Pink Pixie’
Medium pink flowers bloom in early summer
above gray-green foliage. Reblooms when
spent flowers are removed. Easy to grow and
drought-tolerant.
Nepeta ‘Purple Haze’
PERENNIAL 4-7” x 16-18”
z6
NEEDLE GRASS (see Stipa)
Forms a silver mat with purple-blue flowers spikes
that resemble buddleias. Plants remain clean and
bloom all summer. No maintenance.
NEMESIA
Nepeta racemosa ‘Little Titch’
Nemesia fruticans ‘Aromatica Royal Blue’
ANNUAL 8-12” x 12-14”
MULLEIN (see Verbascum)
z3
Lavender-blue flower spikes bloom repeatedly in
summer when cut back. The aromatic gray-green
foliage stays compact, making it a great choice for
edging and the front of the border.
PERENNIAL 6-9” x 12-16”
z4
ANNUAL 12-15” x 15-18”
MUKDENIA
NEPETA (Catmint)
Nepeta mussinii ‘Blue Wonder’
MOUSE TAIL PLANT (see Arisarum)
MT. ATLAS DAISY (see Anacyclus)
z10
Profuse bright lemon-yellow flowers with deeper
yellow eyes from early spring to frost.
Myosotis sylvatica ‘Rosea’
PERENNIAL 9” x 12”
MOUSE EAR COREOPSIS
z10
Perky white flowers with sunny yellow eyes
smother this cascader from early spring to frost.
ANNUAL 6-10” x 24-36’
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 10-12”
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Nemesia Sunsatia ‘Coconut’
Myosotis sylvatica ‘Alba’
PERENNIAL 4-10” x 12-18”
z9
Orange mini-snapdragon flowers with dark eyes
bloom all season. Features vigorous growth,
a uniform mounding habit, improved heat
resistance, and early blooms.
z9
Compact, upright plant performs well in baskets
and borders. Well-suited for early spring and
autumn plantings as a complement to pansies
and mums. Very nice container plant in formal
garden settings.
PERENNIAL 6-10” x 12”
z3
Purplish-blue flowers grace this dwarf variety.
Repeat bloomer. Low mounds of gray-green
foliage stay compact and carefree.
Nepeta sibirica
‘Souvenir d’Andre Chaudron’
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 24”
z3
Tubular, lavender-blue flowers bloom over a very
long period. A tall-growing form that adds lateseason color to the garden.
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Nepeta - Oregano
Nepeta subsessilis
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Pam Harper’
OAK FERN (see Gymnocarpium)
z3
Dense spikes of deep blue, trumpet-shaped flowers
are held in clusters over bushy foliage. Produces
larger blooms and is more moisture-tolerant than
other catmints.
GROUNDCOVER 9” x 12-18”
z7
Shining gold-and-green-striped variegation
brightens shady beds. Light lavender flowers
appear in summer. Makes a striking groundcover
when planted en masse. OAKLEAF HYDRANGEA
(see Hydrangea)
OBEDIENT PLANT (see Physostegia)
Nepeta x faassenii ‘Dropmore’
PERENNIAL 18” x 18”
z4
Dark violet-blue flowers appear in abundance
throughout summer. Shear hard after initial bloom
for a second long-lasting flush of color.
Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Ebony Knight’
(Black Mondo Grass)
OCIMUM (see Basil)
GROUNDCOVER 4-6” x 12”
OENOTHERA (Evening Primrose)
Oenothera fremontii ‘Shimmer’
PERENNIAL 10” x 18”
Nepeta x faassenii ‘Walkers Low’
PERENNIAL 15” x 18”
z5
A profusion of violet-blue flowers top soft
gray-green foliage continually from late spring
through fall. A Perennial Plant Association
Plant of the Year and a Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
z4
Saucer-like, bright lemon-yellow blooms appear
in spring, then bloom again in midsummer and
fall. Showy, finely textured, silver-and-green
foliage. Compact habit.
Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’
GROUNDCOVER 6-12” x 8-12”
PERENNIAL 24-26” x 12-24”
PERENNIAL 28-30” x 24-30”
z6
Large, showy “dragon head” blooms. Shorter than
N. yunnanensis, it maintains an upright habit.
z4
Deep red stems set off large, soft yellow flowers
that mature to a magnificent red. Flowers
dependably the first year.
NEW ZEALAND HAIRY SEDGE
PERENNIAL 12” x 24”
z5
Showy, translucent pink blossoms shine all
summer on this compact, vigorous perennial.
Easy-care.
(see Carex)
NICOTIANA (Flowering Tobacco)
Nicotiana langsdorfii
ANNUAL 3’ x 2’
z9
Airy, graceful plant with spires of small, bell-like,
chartreuse flowers. Makes a wonderful accent.
PERENNIAL 12” x 24”
Deep purple-bronze variegated leaves have
green edges with saucer-like, pale pink flowers
in summer. Foliage becomes more purple in
cool weather.
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
ANNUAL 3’ x 2’
This upright, vigorous form’s red buds open to
deep yellow flowers on bronze-green foliage. Easy.
z5
NODDING ONION (see Allium)
NORTHERN LADY FERN
(see Athyrium)
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z5
Rich, dark green leaves have a robust flavor and a
wonderfully spicy aroma. Equally beautiful in herb
gardens, rockeries, and mixed borders.
Oregano, Dwarf
(Origanum vulgare ‘Humile’)
HERB 6-12” x 12-24”
Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Nanus’
GROUNDCOVER 5” x 18”
z7
Grass-like, dark forest-green foliage forms a lowgrowing, spreading groundcover. Light lavender
flowers in summer become navy-blue berries in
fall. Great for underplanting or edging.
z5
Pink flowers blanket dense foliage in summer
and attract bees and other beneficials. Somewhere
between thyme and oregano in flavor. Enhances
mild dishes such as dairy and poultry dishes.
Use fresh or dried.
Oregano, Dwarf Greek
(Origanum vulgare ‘Humile’)
HERB 2” x 16”
OPHIOPOGON (Mondo Grass)
NIGHT PHLOX (see Zaluzianskya)
HERB 10-12” x 14”
z5
Oenothera tetragona ‘Fireworks’
z9
Oregano, Dark Leaf
(Origanum vulgare ‘Dark Leaf’)
Oenothera speciosa ‘Twilight’
Nicotiana x sanderae ‘Fragrant Cloud’
Sweetly scented, upward-facing, white trumpet
flowers grace this sturdy plant. Large blossoms
are richly fragrant at twilight.
ORCHID ROCKROSE (see Cistus)
OREGANO (Origanum)
Oenothera speciosa ‘Siskiyou’
NEW ZEALAND FLAX (see Phormium)
z6
Thick, glossy, purple-black tufts of foliage feature
bell-shaped, pink flowers followed by bluish-black
berries. Place in a bright, well-drained location.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Oenothera longifolia ‘Lemon Sunset’
Nepeta yunnanensis ‘Blue Dragon’
z6
Pale purplish-white flowers appear in
summer over dramatic, grass-like, ebony black
leaves. Distinct. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
z5
An unusual creeping oregano that forms an
aromatic mat of savory leaves. Tiny pink flowers
attract bees. Packed with pungent, spicy flavor.
Oregano - Oxalis
Oregano, Golden
(Origanum vulgare ‘Dr. Letswaart’)
Origanum ‘Rosenkuppel’
HERB 3-4” x 18”
Pink flowers above rounded green leaves bloom
from midsummer through fall.
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
z5
A robust creeper with tiny rounded leaves that form
a dense mat of golden foliage. Pinkish-to-purple
flowers are held above the foliage. Nice mild flavor.
Use dried or fresh in sauces, stews, and marinades.
TENDER PERENNIAL 10-14” x 14-20”
z9
A profusion light yellow petals blending to darker
yellow contrast beautifully with sapphire eyes.
z5
Osteospermum Serenity ‘White Bliss’
Delicate nodding clusters of unusual, hop-like,
pink flower heads accent heart-shaped, oreganoscented, pale gray leaves. Dried flowers retain
their color beautifully.
Oregano, Hot & Spicy-Organic
(Origanum vulgare ‘Hot & Spicy’)
z5
The spiciest of all the cultivars and a staple
in Italian and Mexican cuisines. Aromatic
gray-green foliage.
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Origanum rotundifolium ‘Kent Beauty’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
HERB 12-24” x 12-24”
Osteospermum Serenity ‘Lemonade’
z5
TENDER PERENNIAL 10-14” x 14-20”
z9
A profusion of spoon-shaped, white petals
surround a sapphire eye on this compact longbloomer. Excellent accent plant in containers and
gardens alike. Prune lightly after flowering.
ORNAMENTAL ONION (see Allium)
Osteospermum Side Show ‘Bicolor Pink’
Oregano, Sicilian (Origanum sp.)
HERB 18” x 18”
The most commonly used variety in Italy.
A mainstay of Italian-American cuisine used in
marinara, pizza sauces, and other Mediterranean
dishes. Pinch the flowers to encourage more foliar
growth, or allow flowers to set in late summer to
bring bees to the garden.
Osteospermum 3D™ ‘Silver’
TENDER PERENNIAL 12-16” x 18-24”
z9
A double row of short platinum-silver petals surround a 3D center of deep mauve to purple. Blooms
stay open all day and night, making this truly
unique and eye-catching. Winner of many awards.
Daisy-like, white flowers with pink edges bloom
profusely all season on compact plants. Improved
heat tolerance. Prefers somewhat dry, well-drained
soil and moderate temperatures.
Osteospermum Side Show™ ‘Golden Yellow’
TENDER PERENNIAL 10-14” x 12-16”
z9
OREGANO, VARIEGATED
Osteospermum barberae var. compactum
‘Lavender Mist’
Origanum vulgare ‘Variegatum’
HERB 6-10” x 24”
TENDER PERENNIAL 10-14” x 12-16”
z9
OSTEOSPERMUM (African Daisy)
z6
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
z6
A low-spreading, variegated oregano with creamyivory foliage. Equally beautiful in herb gardens and
mixed borders. Very pale pink flowers in summer.
z6
Flowers open white, and then mature to lavender.
Blooms all season when temperatures are moderate.
Requires sharply drained soil. Winter-hardy.
Daisy-like, golden-yellow flowers bloom profusely
all season on compact plants. Improved heat
tolerance. Prefers somewhat dry, well-drained soil
and moderate temperatures.
Osteospermum ‘Sunny Olivia’
TENDER PERENNIAL 6-12” x 12-24”
z9
Osteospermum barberiae v. compactum
‘Purple Mountain’
OREGON GRAPE (see Mahonia)
PERENNIAL 10” x 12”
ORIENTAL POPPY (see Papaver)
z5
Daisy-like, bright purple flowers cover a mat of rich
green leaves. A hardy form of African daisy, that,
provided excellent drainage, is quite winter-hardy.
ORIGANUM (Oregano)
Osteospurmum 3D™ ‘Purple’
(also see Marjoram and Oregano)
Osteospermum ecklonis ‘Nasinga Purple’
Origanum ‘Amethyst Falls’
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 24”
TENDER PERENNIAL 12” x 12”
z9
z5
Sprays of pendulous, chartreuse bracts with
protruding bright purple flowers appear in
summer. Attractive, fragrant leaves enhance this
long-blooming ornamental oregano. Performs best
in well-drained soil.
Spoon-shaped, vivid purple petals radiate from a
blue center. Compact, mounding habit.
z8
Flowers with small corollas surrounded
by showy, papery, rosy-green bracts bloom
profusely above leathery leaves and wiry, trailing
stems in late summer. Good for hanging baskets
and dried arrangements.
TENDER PERENNIAL 12-16” x 18-24”
z9
Produces a double row of short lilac-purple petals
around a 3D center of deep mauve to purple.
Blooms stay open all day and night. Winner of
many awards.
Osteospermum Serenity ‘Lavender Bliss’
TENDER PERENNIAL 10-14” x 14-20”
z9
Origanum ‘Barbara Tingey’
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 12-16”
Large, bright fuchsia flowers that, with age,
develop rich lavender halos in their centers. Very
showy and easy to grow with a great habit. Needs
full sun and well-drained soil.
Produces a profusion of lavender blooms with
spoon-shaped petals. Compact and long-blooming.
Prune lightly after flowering for best results.
OXALIS (Shamrock, Wood Sorrel)
Oxalis crassipes ‘Alba’
PERENNIAL 6-8” x 18-24”
z6
Single sparkling white flowers rise above a
clumping mound of shamrock foliage. Blooms
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Paeonia - Paeonia
Oxalis oregana
Paeonia ‘Felix Crousse’
PERENNIAL 7” x 30”
z3
PERENNIAL 36” x 30”
Charming Northwest native featuring simple white
flowers in spring and summer. Spreads to form
a beautiful groundcover. A nice addition to the
woodland garden and a Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
Showy double flowers of carmine-red.
Slightly fragrant.
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 10-12”
z8
Variegated, pink foliage is splashed with fuchsia and
light green. Dainty yellow flowers appear in spring
and summer. A real eye-catcher for semi-shade.
Paeonia ‘Kansas’
PAEONIA LACTIFLORA HYBRIDS
(Peony)
Paeonia ‘Double Carmine Red’
Large, silken, warm red flowers grace this elegant
garden favorite. Sports double blooms.
z3
PERENNIAL 2’ x 3’
z3
Paeonia Itoh ‘Callie’s Memory’
An older variety whose beautiful Japanese
form boasts fragrant, single, white blooms.
Rabbit-resistant.
PERENNIAL 36” x 48”
This longtime garden favorite boasts beautiful
double flowers of sparkling pure white.
z3
Fragrant flowers whose creamy-apricot petals
sport dark red centers. Once established, each
plant can produce up to 50 blooms in one season
and requires no staking. Handsome foliage
persists until frost.
Paeonia ‘President Roosevelt’
z3
Double flowers in dark red with pronounced
yellow stamens. Very large, fragrant blooms.
Paeonia Itoh ‘Cora Louise’
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 30-36”
PERENNIAL 28” x 24”
z3
z3
Double to semi-double flowers are both creamyand lavender-pink. Blooms in late spring.
Handsome dark green foliage is supported by a
sturdy, well-shaped plant. A cross between a tree
peony and an herbaceous peony.
Paeonia ‘Krinkled White’
Paeonia ‘Raspberry Sundae’
Paeonia ‘Double White’
PERENNIAL 30” x 30”
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
PERENNIAL 38” x 30”
PERENNIAL 34-36” x 30”
z3
z3
Up to 6” double-to-semi-double, pure yellow
flowers are evenly distributed over the entire shrub
in spring. Very vigorous growth. A cross between a
tree peony and an herbaceous peony.
Paeonia Itoh ‘Berry Garcia’
Paeonia ‘Karl Rosenfeld’
z9
Lemon-yellow flowers bloom above golden-orangeto-bronze foliage in spring and summer. Foliage
takes on deeper bronze-pink tones in cool weather.
PERENNIAL 30” x 30”
z3
Luxurious, sweetly fragrant, double, carmine-red
flowers appear early in the season on strong stems.
Huge, double, rosy-crimson flowers on strong
stems make this a cottage garden favorite.
Oxalis vulcanicola ‘Sunset Velvet’
ANNUAL 3-4” x 8-10”
Paeonia Itoh Bartzella
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3-4’
PERENNIAL 32” x 24”
Oxalis ‘Plum Crazy’
PAEONIA INTERSECTIONAL
HYBRIDS (Itoh Peony)
z3
z3
Unusual multi-color, double flowers are blush pink
with frilly cream-and-pink centers. Very fragrant.
z3
Fragrant, semi-double, pure white flowers have
lavender flares. Strong stems hold 6” blooms above
dark green foliage. A cross between a tree peony
and an herbaceous peony.
Paeonia Itoh ‘First Arrival’
Paeonia ‘Sarah Bernhardt’
Paeonia ‘Duchess de Orleans’
PERENNIAL 36-40” x 30-36”
z3
Sweetly fragrant, double, deep pink flowers
have light lavender-pink central petals. Blooms
in late spring.
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
PERENNIAL 36” x 36”
z3
Frilly double blooms of medium-to-pale pink
grace this very fragrant garden favorite.
z3
Enormous, double, pink blooms have attractive
lavender overtones with flares of darker lavender
in the center. Strong stems hold the blooms above
dark green foliage. A cross between a tree peony
and an herbaceous peony.
Paeonia ‘Shirley Temple’
PERENNIAL 36” x 36”
Paeonia ‘Edulis Superba’
PERENNIAL 34-36” x 30-36”
z3
Beautiful rose-red outer petals surround magentarose inner petals that have a silver edge. This
classic garden favorite is still one of the best for
cut flower bouquets.
z3
Double blooms of blushing pink lightening to ivory.
Paeonia ‘Single Red’
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 24-36”
z3
Silken, single, crimson flowers with golden
centers attract attention.
Paeonia ‘Eliza Lundy’
PERENNIAL 34” x 30”
z3
This cross between a tree peony and an herbaceous
peony has resulted in single yellow flowers. A new
color for herbaceous peonies. Strong stems hold
the enormous 6” flowers upright.
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
Paeonia ‘Vivid Rose’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3-4’
z3
Large fragrant blooms are nicely formed and very
full. Rich pink shade lightens on the outer petals.
Provide support for the heavy blooms.
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PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2-3’
Paeonia Itoh ‘Hillary’
z3
A classic garden favorite boasting beautiful double
flowers in tightly quilled, cranberry-red hues.
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Paeonia Itoh ‘Going Bananas’
z3
Loose, double, 6” flowers are creamy pink on the
outside of each petal, while inner petals remain
vibrant red. Strong stems hold the flowers upright
above dark green foliage. A cross between a tree
peony and an herbaceous peony.
Paeonia - Papaver Orientale
Paeonia Itoh ‘Julia Rose’
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 30-36”
z3
Large 6”, single-to-semi-double blooms open
rose red and quickly turn to apricot yellow.
Strong stems hold the flowers above dark green
foliage. A cross between a tree peony and an
herbaceous peony.
Papaver n. ‘Wonderland Pink’
PAINTED DAISY (see Tanacetum)
PERENNIAL 16” x 12”
PALM LEAF SEDGE (see Carex)
GRASS 2-3’ x 2-3’
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 30-36”
z3
Six-inch, semi-double-to-double, multi-colored
blooms of red, yellow, and orange give this peony
a copper-hued effect from a distance. Handsome
dark green foliage is supported by a sturdy, wellshaped plant. A cross between a tree peony and
herbaceous peony.
Papaver n. ‘Wonderland Yellow’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
z3
Paeonia Itoh ‘Morning Lilac’
z4
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2’
z3
Large, brilliant orange-scarlet flowers appear in
June. For best results, plant with companions to
cover the spent foliage in summer.
Panicum virgatum ‘Ruby Ribbons’
GRASS 36-48” x 24-30”
z4
Emerging blue-grey foliage begins taking on a
burgundy-red hue as early as midsummer. Color
intensifies as the season progresses. Airy 4’ flower
spikes in late summer last well into winter.
Papaver o. ‘Juliane’
Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’
Papaver o. ‘Karine’
GRASS 2-3’ x 2’
PERENNIAL
z4
Leaves start out green, turn dark red by July,
and become wine colored by September.
Airy red flower plumes appear in late summer.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Paeonia Itoh ‘Sequestered Sunshine’
PERENNIAL 36-42” x 36-42”
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 18”
z3
Large, soft pink flowers on strong stems glow in
the late spring border. Exhibits summer dormancy.
PERENNIAL 28-32” x 12-15”
z3
Considered the most floriferous Itoh peony, side
buds open 7-10 days after primary buds, providing
20 days of bloom time. Six-inch, semi-double,
multicolored flowers open pink then fade to
yellow. Vigorous bushy growth and very hardy. Papaver n. ‘Gnome’
Paeonia Itoh ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy’
z3
Six-inch, semi-double flowers in creamy-pink hues
bloom in late spring. Strong stems hold the flowers
upright above dark green foliage. A cross between
an herbaceous peony and a tree peony.
z2
Large, papery flowers in mixed colors appear on
slender stems during summer and fall on this
dwarf variety. Blooms are yellow, orange, scarlet,
white, and pink.
Papaver o. ‘Picotee’
PERENNIAL 28” x 18”
z3
White papery petals edged in brilliant orange.
Beautifully detailed, silky blooms.
Summer-dormant.
Papaver n. ‘Wonderland Orange’
PERENNIAL 16” x 12”
z3
Huge, 4-6” blooms of lavender pink sway on tall,
sturdy stems. Each petal sports a large black spot
at its base surrounding a velvety-black seed head
with dark purple stamens. Very showy. Goes
dormant in summer.
PAPAVER NUDICAULE
(Iceland Poppy)
PERENNIAL 1’ x 1’
Paeonia Itoh ‘Singing in the Rain’
z3
Large, flamboyant, clear pink petals with dark
centers. Showy.
Papaver o. ‘Manhattan’
z3
Large, bright canary-yellow blossoms with
showy stamens stand above the lush, deeply
dissected, dark green foliage. Sturdy stems
require no staking.
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
Papaver o. ‘Brilliant’
z3
Semi-double, lavender-pink flowers have whiteand-fuchsia striping with red-tipped carpels. Very
floriferous with medium-sized (up to 6”) blooms
on strong plants with handsome foliage. A cross
between a tree peony and a herbaceous peony.
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
z2
Large, bright yellow flowers appear on slender,
upright, sturdy stems. Invaluable for early
season color.
PAPAVER ORIENTALE
(Oriental Poppy)
Panicum virgatum ‘Cloud Nine’
Airy golden inflorescences create a soft transparent effect for the back of the border in late summer. Lovely light blue blades turn golden in fall.
Blooms are semi-double in a creamy-pink blend
and can reach up to 6-7” across in late spring.
Strong stems hold the flowers upright above dark
green foliage. A cross between an herbaceous
peony and a tree peony.
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2-3’
PERENNIAL 16” x 12”
z4
Blue-green foliage becomes deep red purple from
late summer through autumn. By late summer,
wine-red panicles appear just above the foliage.
One of the hardiest purple-foliaged grasses available.
GRASS 6-8’ x 3’
Paeonia Itoh ‘Magical Mystery Tour’
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PANICUM (Switch Grass)
Panicum virgatum ‘Cheyenne Sky’
Paeonia Itoh ‘Kopper Kettle’
z2
Vibrant pinkish-coral flowers grace this beautiful,
compact perennial. Excellent in the front of the
border and in rockeries.
z2
Large, bright orange flowers glow on slender,
upright stems. Invaluable for early season color.
Papaver o. ‘Pizzicato’
PERENNIAL 20” x 18”
z3
Huge flowers of mixed colors featuring black
markings from early spring to midsummer. Colors
include red, scarlet, orange, salmon, and white.
Compact and trouble-free.
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Papaver Orientale - Pennisetum
Papaver o. ‘Princess Victoria Louise’
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 18”
z3
Large, crepe-paper, pink flowers with dark centers
in late spring. Exhibits summer dormancy.
PEACH LEAVED BELLFLOWER
(see Campanula)
PENNISETUM (Fountain Grass)
PERENNIAL 34” x 30”
z3
Beautiful crepe-paper petals of deepest rose-pink
create large blooms in late spring. Best planted in
the middle of border, where spent foliage will be
obscured by other plants. Requires good drainage.
PERENNIAL 30” x 18”
GRASS 4’ x 4’
z6
Pennisetum messiacum ‘Red Buttons’
Produces arching, 9” foxtail flower heads of silvery
purple. Clean, finely textured, bright green foliage
sways gracefully in the breeze.
z3
GRASS 10-12” x 12-15”
z6
Large, showy, sparkling white poppy sports a
vivid dark spot at the base of each petal. Combine
with companion plants to cover the spent foliage
in summer.
Clumps of fine leaves emerge green in spring, then
take on red accents in summer. Creamy-white,
bunny-tail flowers. In autumn, foliage deepens
until the entire plant is glowing red.
Papaver o. ‘Turkenlouis’
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Cassian’
GRASS 30-36” x 30-36”
z3
Fringed, brilliant reddish-orange flowers glow
on slender, wiry stems in late spring. Dormant
in summer.
z6
Excellent orange-red fall color. Showy bronze
flower plumes from August to September rise
above compact foliage to 36”.
GRASS 2’ x 2’
Parahebe perfoliata
PERENNIAL 2’ x 3’
z7
Beautiful blue-gray foliage adds to this xeric’s
appeal. Dainty spires of delicate pale lavender
flowers summer through fall. Excellent for low
borders, rock gardens, and containers. A Great
Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
z6
A compact grass whose stunning inflorescences
emerge red, and then mature to cream. The narrow
foliage is green touched with burgundy. A superb
groundcover or specimen.
Pennisetum orientale ‘Karley Rose’
GRASS 36-40” x 30”
z5
Smoky rose-purple flower plumes add rich texture
and color all summer long. Deep olive-green
blades form uniform clumps. A Great Plant Pick
for the Pacific Northwest.
Pennisetum orientale ‘Tall Tales’
GRASS 4-6’ x 4’
z6
Vigorous, upright grower forms an arching
clump 4-5’ tall. Tan plumes to 9” long are tinged
pink and held another 12” above the foliage. An
outstanding selection.
z6
Dwarf cultivar with a much earlier bloom time
than the species. Somewhat stiffer foliage and pale
bronze foxtails. Very popular among designers.
GRASS 12” x 12”
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Moudry’
Parsley, Italian Flat Leaf
GRASS 2’ x 2’
Parsley, Triple Curled
z4
A popular herb/garnish high in iron and Vitamins
A and C. Foliage stays fresh and attractive until a
hard frost – all winter in mild climates. Biennial,
but usually grown as an annual.
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z9
The most popular container grass of all time is
now available in a gorgeous variegated form,
combining red with bright-pink-and-white stripes.
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Piglet’
GRASS 15-18” x 18-24”
Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’
GRASS 30-36” x 24-36”
z9
Stunning smoky-purple blades with red highlights
and foxtail-like plumes bloom from midsummer
through frost. A striking vertical accent.
z5
Dramatically arching, bright green grass is invaluable for late-season interest. Striking, blackish-brown bottlebrushes appear in late summer.
z5
A quintessential herb for culinary pursuits, this
herb lends its peppery flavor to any dish. Rich in
iron, calcium and Vitamins A and C. Use fresh or
dried. Biennial, but usually grown as an annual.
GRASS 36” x 18-24”
z6
PARROT LEAF (see Alternanthera)
PARSLEY
(Petroselinum neapolitanum)
Pennisetum setaceum ‘Fireworks’
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Bunny’
Bronzy bunny-tail plumes top this dwarf grass.
Very easy to grow.
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GRASS 2-3’ x 3-4’
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’
PARAHEBE
HERB 10” x 12”
z5
Produces feather-like, bronze-red plumes from late
August to early September, a month earlier than
others of this genus.
Pennisetum alopecuroides
‘Burgundy Bunny’
Papaver o. ‘Royal Wedding’
HERB 24” x 16”
GRASS 4’ x 3’
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Papaver o. ‘Raspberry Queen’
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Redhead’
Pennisetum setaceum ‘Skyrocket’
GRASS 24-30” x 18-24”
z9
Bright-green-and-pristine-white foliage explodes
with pink plumes in summer. A sport of P.
‘Fireworks’. Highly recommended for containers.
z6
Dwarf fountain grass is taller than P. ‘Little
Bunny’, but shorter than P. ‘Hameln’. Showy
foxtail-like plumes complement other summerblooming perennials.
Pennisetum spathiolatum
GRASS 3’ x 3’
z8
Unique bunny-tail flower spikes studded with
black seeds rise to 3’ on this easy-to-grow beauty.
Gray-green foliage adds interest.
Pennisetum - Penstemon
Pennisetum x ‘First Knight’
Penstemon digitalis ‘Dark Towers’
GRASS 24-36” x 48-54”
z7
PERENNIAL 36” x 18-24”
A stately fountain grass boasting the deepest,
darkest, blackest purple of all. Blades grow upright
in the center and arch around the edges.
PENNYROYAL (see Mentha pulegium)
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
Narrow green foliage has an abundance of deeply
throated, dark purple flowers from summer
through fall.
Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker’s Red’
Penstemon pinifolius ‘Mersea Yellow’
z3
PERENNIAL 8” x 18”
Gorgeous deep red foliage is topped with lavenderwhite flowers in early summer, providing stunning
contrast. 1996 Perennial Plant Association Plant
of the Year.
Penstemon barbatus ‘Riding Hood Blue’
z7
Glossy bronze-red foliage is topped with masses of
pink flowers in July and August. Tall, showy, dark
bronze foliage. Tolerates heat and humidity.
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
PENSTEMON (Beard Tongue)
PERENNIAL 16-18” x 20-24”
Penstemon ‘Papal Purple’
z3
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z4
Small, tubular, bright yellow flowers and needlelike foliage enhance this shrubby, compact, hardy
native. Thrives in gravelly soil.
z5
An abundance of huge cobalt blue flowers from
late spring through summer. A very showy,
cold-hardy penstemon. Prefers full sun and welldrained soil.
Penstemon procerus var. brachanthus
Penstemon digitalis ‘Pink Dawn’
PERENNIAL 3-10” x 18-24”
PERENNIAL 20-24” x 18-24”
z3
z6
A dwarf form with pink flowers in early summer.
Green foliage. Versatile, tough, and reliable.
This mat-forming Penstemon produces spikes
of small purple flowers to 10” tall in late spring.
Native from Northern California through Oregon.
Penstemon digitalis ‘Pocahontas’
Penstemon ‘Purple Tiger’
Penstemon barbatus ‘Riding Hood Red’
PERENNIAL 16-18” x 20-24”
z5
PERENNIAL 36-48” x 24-30”
Produces an abundance of huge, white-lipped,
coral-red flowers from late spring through
summer. A very showy, cold-hardy selection.
z4
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 20-24”
z7
Rich burgundy foliage emerges in spring and is
quickly followed by tall, dark red stems holding
loose clusters of tubular, lavender-pink flowers by
early summer.
Tall erect stems are covered with flared, tubular,
lavender-blue flowers whose showy white throats
bear purple striations. Broad, finely serrated
foliage. A Joy Creek Nursery introduction.
Penstemon digitalis ‘Precious Gem’
Penstemon ‘Raven’
Penstemon ‘Blackbird’
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 18”
z7
Slender, dark burgundy flowers bloom all
summer on red stems. Makes a real statement
in sunny borders. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 18-24”
z4
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
Beautiful, semi-evergreen, bronze foliage is topped
with panicles of lavender-white flowers in early
summer. Foliage color deepens to bronze red in
cool temperatures and in full sun.
z7
An easy, reliable favorite with velvety purple-red
blossoms on dark green foliage. Blooms summer
to frost. Prefers well-drained soil.
Penstemon ‘Burgundy Brew’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 2-3’
z7
Known for its durability and longevity, this
hybrid’s tall, dark stems are wreathed in dark green
leaves. Large, trumpet-like, dark burgundy flowers
with lighter throats are held on sturdy stems.
Penstemon ‘Thorn’
Penstemon ‘Enor’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 2-3’
PERENNIAL 36” x 32”
z7
Shiny foliage is markedly darker green than other
penstemons. Produces a generous display of
medium-sized, tubular, purple flowers from June
through September.
Penstemon ‘Catherine de la Mare’
PERENNIAL 16” x 12”
Penstemon davidsonii
PERENNIAL 3” x 12”
Penstemon x barbatus ‘Prairie Dusk’
z6
Many tubular blue-purple blooms mature
to opalescent sky blues and pinks. Vigorous,
floriferous, and somewhat compact.
z5
A subalpine species of that forms a dense carpet
of rounded, succulent, soft green foliage. Tubular,
fuzzy-throated, purple blooms emerge on small
clusters in the hottest part of the summer.
z7
Creamy-white buds blushed with rosy red open
to shades of palest pink. Blooms from summer
through fall.
PERENNIAL 30” x 12-18”
Penstemon ‘Grape Taffy’
z3
Tall, tubular, vivid purple blooms appear all
summer. Easy to grow. Remove spent flowers for
best rebloom.
PERENNIAL 20-30” x 15-20” Sun z7
Purple lips frame a pure white throat to create
vibrant contrast. New spikes continue to grow
from the base. Deadheading encourages new
lateral blooms. Prefers good drainage and
reasonably fertile soil.
Penstemon x campanulatus ‘Garnet’
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
z7
Gorgeous wine-red flowers bloom all summer.
Penstemon ‘Juan Jose’
PERENNIAL 35-40” x 10-12”
Medium green leaves offset the large, trumpetshaped, purple flowers that emit a grape scent.
Very long bloom time. Easy to grow.
z7
Penstemon x hartwegii ‘Appleblossom’
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
z7
Large white flowers have a soft pink blush.
Willow-like foliage adds elegance to this extremely
long-blooming perennial. Prefers good drainage.
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Penstemon x hartwegii ‘Blue Midnight’
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
Philadelphus coronarius ‘Variegatus’
PERSICARIA (Fleeceflower)
z7
Deep blue-purple bells on long stalks bloom from
summer into early fall. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
SHRUB 8’ x 4-6’
Persicaria affinis ‘Dimity’
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 8”
z3
A low-growing, very showy groundcover. Forms a
carpet of leathery green foliage that turns bronze in
fall. Short spikes of pink flowers appear in summer. Penstemon x hartwegii ‘Firebird’
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 24”
Large fiery-red flowers on tall stems bloom from
midsummer to frost above semi-evergreen foliage.
Persicaria amplexicaule ‘Firetail’
PERENNIAL 4’ x 4’
z6
Outstanding bright red flower spikes emerge
white. Large, bushy, spreading perennial. Easy.
PEONY (see Paeonia)
Persicaria campanulata
SHRUB 6-8’ x 6-8’
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 36”
z5
Fragrant white flowers grace this low-maintenance
shrub in summer and fall. Dark green leaves are
occasionally splashed with cream. Multi-stemmed,
upright habit.
Branching heads of tiny pink flowers appear
on spikes from June to September. Deeply
veined, oval, dark green leaves have felted brown
undersides. Compact and mat-forming.
PERILLA
Perilla frutescens ‘Magilla’
TENDER PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
z10
Persicaria microcephala ‘Red Dragon’
PERENNIAL 2’ x 3’
z5
PEROVSKIA ATRIPLICIFOLIA
(Russian Sage)
PETASITES (Butterbur)
Perovskia atriplicifolia
PERENNIAL 36-48” x 24-36”
z5
Smoky-blue flowers on stiff silver stems. An
eye-catching addition to the late-season border.
Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year a
Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
z5
Fuzzy, sage-green leaves create a handsome
groundcover for much of the year. Successive
whorls of soft yellow flowers are magnificent.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Phlomis x fruticosa ‘Edward Bowles’
Petasites japonicus ‘Giganteus Variegatus’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
Woolly, lanceolate, silver leaves have 3-4’ stalks of
whorled yellow flowers in summer. Unusual.
z5
Enormous round green leaves have irregular and
extensive cream-colored variegation. In early
spring before the leaves emerge, terminal blossoms
appear on flower spikes with small green leaf-like
bracts. Naturalizes.
z6
PHLOX
Phlox paniculata Flame™ ‘Lilac’
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Lisslitt’
(Lacey Blue)
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 8-10”
z5
Deep violet-blue flowers arranged in panicles
appear in summer above lacy gray-green foliage.
A long bloomer that prefers dry, well-drained soil
and a sunny location.
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Little Spire’
PEUCEDANUM (Masterwort)
Peucedanum ostruthium ‘Daphnis’
PERENNIAL 10-16” x 24”
z4
Compact and disease-resistant, this dwarf variety
features large, fragrant blooms of lilac purple with
small white eyes.
z5
Broad, gray-green leaves are edged in cream.
White flowers emerge in umbels in June and July.
Grows best in rich soil in partial shade and slowly
spreads to form a noninvasive groundcover.
z5
A shorter version of the award-winning Russian
sage. Beautiful, airy, blue-green foliage. Fragrant,
delicate, blue flowers appear in late summer.
Handsome upright habit. A Great Plant Pick for
the Pacific Northwest.
Phlox paniculata ‘Becky Towe’
PERENNIAL 20-28” x 24”
z4
Bright gold-and-green foliage adds a big splash of
color in any setting. Fragrant, coral-rose flowers
with magenta centers appear in late summer.
PHILADELPHUS (Mock Orange)
Phlox paniculata ‘Blue Paradise’
Philadelphus ‘Belle Etoile’
SHRUB 6’ x 5’
z5
Four-petaled, single, white flowers with maroon
centers appear in clusters in late spring. The sweet
fragrance resembles that of orange blossoms.
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Phlomis russeliana
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
A superb foliage plant with deep burgundy leaves
marked with plum or silvery chevrons. Clusters of
small white flowers in late summer.
PERIWINKLE (see Vinca)
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PHLOMIS (Masterwort)
Pointed, green-and-purple leaves with a bright
flare of magenta down the center. Sun-tolerant.
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 30”
z5
Clusters of fragrant white flowers in midsummer
mature to decorative brown seedpods. Attractive
yellow fall color and shedding bark. A Pacific
Northwest native.
Philadelphus x lemoinei ‘Innocence’
PEPPER (see Capsicum)
PERENNIAL 30-36” x 36-42”
Philadelphus lewisii
SHRUB 8’ x 8’
z7
z5
Creamy-white margins on each leaf. White flowers
in spring smell of orange blossoms.
PERENNIAL 30” x 18”
z4
An upright phlox sporting compact, dark green
leaves and large blue flowers that darken to violet.
Phlox - Phormium
Phlox paniculata ‘Blushing Shortwood’
Phlox paniculata ‘Red Caribbean’
PERENNIAL 20” x 12-16”
PERENNIAL 10-15” x 12-14”
z4
This compact form displays clusters of bicolored
blooms of soft lavender pink and white in
midsummer. Nice upright habit. Disease-resistant.
Phlox x ‘Forever Pink’
z4
This dwarf variety garners attention with its deep
pink petals and bright red centers over dark green
foliage. Better mildew tolerance and stronger
flowers make it a solid garden choice.
Phlox paniculata ‘Bright Eyes’
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
Pink blossoms with large, dark ruby eyes form
impressive 7” flower clusters atop tall, stately
clumps. Blooms midsummer to fall.
Phlox paniculata ‘David’
z4
One-inch, purplish-pink blooms cover the plant
for weeks in June and again in the fall. Yellowishgreen foliage. Compact.
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PHORMIUM (New Zealand Flax)
Phlox paniculata ‘Red Eyes’
z3
PERENNIAL 13” x 18”
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
z4
Clusters of fragrant deep pink flowers with dark
rose eyes top this cottage garden favorite.
Phormium ‘Black Adder’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 2-3’
z8
Elegant, slightly glossy, upright, blackish-purple
leaves grow slowly to 3-4’ tall and arch near the tips.
Phlox paniculata ‘Sherbet Cocktail’
PERENNIAL 36-48” x 12-24”
z4
Fragrant, sparkling white flowers in late summer
top very mildew-resistant leaves. Tall and easy to
grow. Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year.
PERENNIAL 28” x 20”
z4
A color breakthrough. Flowers have light
creamy-yellow petals outlined and overlaid with
lavender pink. A true eye-catcher, especially when
planted en masse.
Phormium ‘Candy Stripe’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3’
z8
Stiff, upright, sword-like evergreen leaves are
marked with pink, green, and cream stripes. A
beautiful architectural plant for patios and gardens.
Phlox paniculata ‘David’s Lavender’
PERENNIAL 4-5’ x 3’
Phlox paniculata ‘Starfire’
z4
A tall, mildew-resistant variety with soft lilac
blooms and purple eyes.
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
Phormium cookianum ‘Flamingo’
z4
Bright cherry-red flowers in late summer appear
above bronze-green leaves. One of the best reds.
Phlox paniculata Flame ‘Coral Red’
PERENNIAL 15-18” x 12-15”
z4
Large coral-red flowers appear from July to
September. A terrific cut flower with a sweet
perfume. Dwarf habit. Mildew-resistant.
PERENNIAL 11-15” x 12-14”
z4
Overlapping, deep purple petals with white eyes.
PERENNIAL 11-15” x 12-14”
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 8-10”
z4
Large clusters of lightly fragrant purple flowers
have darker purple-red eyes. Compact and
disease-resistant.
z4
Fragrant, overlapping, pure white petals create
large flower clusters over dark green foliage.
PERENNIAL 6” x 12”
PERENNIAL 15-18” x 12-15”
z4
Large, fragrant, snow-white flowers with bright
red eyes appear from July to September. Dwarf in
habit, but not in flower size. Mildew-resistant.
Phormium ‘Dusky Chief’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3-4’
z4
Dainty blue flowers grace this floriferous
woodland groundcover. A charming selection for
a naturalized setting. Perennial Plant Association
Plant of the Year.
z8
One-and-a-half-inch-wide, sword-like, smoky
maroon-red foliage features gracefully curved tips.
Striking alone and in mixed containers.
Phormium ‘Evening Glow’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3-4’
Phlox stolonifera ‘Blue Ridge’
Phlox paniculata Flame™
‘White with Red Eye’
z8
Beautiful foliage bears bright stripes of cream, pink,
and olive green. Makes a stunning statement in
sunny gardens while lending a touch of the tropics.
Phlox paniculata Top Shelf ‘Purple Kiss’
Phlox paniculata Top Shelf™ ‘Pina Colada’
Phlox paniculata Flame ‘Purple’
PERENNIAL 2-4’ x 2-4’
z8
Bright reddish-pink leaves emerge erect, then
mature to form an upright, arching cluster.
Phormium ‘Jester’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3-4’
z8
Upright, arching, strap-like leaves have pink centers
and lime-green margins. A showy container thriller.
Phlox stolonifera ‘Home Fires’
PERENNIAL 8” x 12”
Phlox paniculata ‘Orange Perfection’
PERENNIAL 36-48” x 12-24”
z4
Richly hued blooms of deep orange are flushed
with magenta. Deep green foliage has good
mildew resistance.
z4
Masses of deep pink flowers top low, spreading
foliage in spring. A wonderful, easy-to-grow,
floriferous variety for partial shade. Perennial
Plant Association Plant of the Year.
Phormium ‘Maori Queen’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3-4’
z8
This stiff, upright plant has 2”-wide, strap-like,
olive-green leaves edged in bright rose red that
eventually fades to cream. Great for creating a
tropical effect.
Phlox stolonifera ‘Sherwood Purple’
Phlox paniculata ‘Peppermint Twist’
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 12-18”
PERENNIAL 14-16” x 12-15”
Very fragrant purple flowers bloom in May on
6” stems. Round, spreading foliage make this is a
good groundcover for light shade.
z4
Brilliant candy-pink-and-white flowers
on 16” stems.
z4
Phormium ‘Platts Black’
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2-3’
z8
Arching, brown-black leaves gleam on this
spreading form. An excellent container plant.
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Phormium - Pocketbook Flower
Phormium ‘Rainbow Sunrise’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 4-6’
PHYGELIUS (Cape Fuchsia)
z7
PHYSOSTEGIA (Obedient Plant)
Phygelius aequalis ‘Yellow Trumpet’
Bronze foliage variegated red and pink. Centers
are pinker still. Very colorful year ’round.
Impressive.
PERENNIAL 30” x 18”
Physostegia virginiana ‘Miss Manners’
z7
Pendulous, trumpet-like, soft yellow flowers
bloom on upright stems on this shrubby perennial.
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 24”
z3
Charming, snapdragon-like, pure white flowers
appear in late summer and last through frost. An
improved variety with a non-spreading habit.
Phormium ‘Red Sparklers’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3-4’
z8
Phygelius ‘Cherry Ripe’
Outstanding burgundy foliage adds drama to sunny
borders and mixed containers. Compact habit.
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 24-36”
z7
PINCUSHION FLOWER
Pendent, tubular, bright cherry-red flowers bloom
spring to fall on arching stems with soft green leaves.
Phormium tenax ‘Black Rage’
PERENNIAL 4’ x 4-6’
PINCUSHION PENSTEMON
z8
(see Penstemon)
Stunning smoky-purple leaves have contrasting
silvery-blue undersides. Bold!
Phygelius ‘Funfare Wine’
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
z7
Lovely spires of tubular, wine-colored flower
clusters. Compact habit is well-suited to containers
and small gardens.
Phormium tenax ‘Dark Delight’
PERENNIAL 4’ x 3’
z8
Dark reddish-bronze foliage forms graceful,
arching clumps. Compact habit reaches only 3-4’.
z8
Broad gray-green leaves boast hot pink edges.
Stunning in the garden year ’round and simply
sublime in containers.
PINKS (see Dianthus)
PITTOSPORUM
Pittosporum tenuifolium
‘Margaret Turnbull’
Phygelius ‘Lemon Spritzer’
PERENNIAL 32-36” x 32-36”
z7
Phormium ‘Tom Thumb’
PERENNIAL 12-24” x 12”
z8
SHRUB 6’ x 4’
z8
This dwarf variety features undulating, 1/2”-wide
green leaves with bronzy-red margins. Excellent
planted in groups and containers.
A variegated variety whose lemon-yellow
leaves are flecked with lime, pine green, and the
occasional splash of cream. Brick-red trumpets
add to the appeal.
Large, dark green leaves have chartreuse-gold
centers. Honey-scented purple flowers appear
from late spring to early summer. Versatile and
easy to grow.
Phormium ‘Variegated Dwarf’
Phygelius ‘Sunshine’
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Wrinkle Blue’
PERENNIAL 4’ x 3’
z8
PERENNIAL 36” x 36”
SHRUB 13’ x 6-8’
z7
Dark green blades with lime-green margins create
a stunning effect. Considered a dwarf, it can reach
4’ in height. An ideal container plant.
This unusual gold-leafed form is topped with
tubular candelabras of nodding coral-red flowers.
Performs best in partial shade.
Phormium ‘Waitara Gold’
Phygelius x rectus ‘African Queen’
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
z8
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 18-24”
Sword-like leaves with glowing yellow stripes
easily attract attention. Compact growth makes it
an excellent choice for containers.
Exquisite, pendulous, salmon-orange flowers
with lemon-yellow throats bloom in abundance
all summer.
Phormium ‘Wings of Gold’
Phygelius x rectus ‘Winchester Fanfare’
PERENNIAL 4’ x 4’
z8
Broad, bright gold centers contrast vividly with
margins of fresh green. Its stiff, upright habit
makes for an eye-catching vertical accent.
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PINEAPPLE SAGE (see Salvia)
(see Gypsophila)
z6
Heart-shaped, blue-green foliage with a slight
silvery dusting supports huge clusters of tubular,
lemon-yellow flowers. Prefers full sun and welldrained soil.
Phormium tenax ‘Sundowner’
PINEAPPLE LILY (see Eucomis)
PINK CREEPING BABY’S BREATH
Phygelius ‘Lemon Frost’
PERENNIAL 18-30” x 24-30”
PERENNIAL 4-6’ x 4’
(see Scabiosa)
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PERENNIAL 30” x 24-36”
Tubular, deep reddish-pink flowers with scarlet
lobes are suspended from tall, candelabra-like
stems. A graceful, stunning accent.
z7
z8
Wrinkled, blue-tinged leaves with wavy margins
give an overall smoky effect. Bushy, pyramidal
habit needs little pruning and makes a nice hedge.
Small maroon flowers in spring.
PLANTAIN LILY (see Hosta)
PLUMBAGO (see Ceratostigma)
POCKETBOOK FLOWER
z7
(see Calceolaria)
Podocarpus - Princess Flower
Polygonatum biflorum nanum
‘Prince Charming’
PODOCARPUS (Alpine Plum Yew)
PRATIA (Blue Star Creeper)
Podocarpus Country Park Fire
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 24-36”
SHRUB 2’ x 2’
In spring, 12” arching stems of blue-green leaves
are covered with creamy-white flowers. In fall,
purple berries are followed by golden-yellow
foliage. Can tolerate full sun in moist, well-drained
soil, but prefers part shade. Forms a small colony
over time.
z7
A low, spreading form with bright red berries in
fall. Bronze winter foliage. In spring, new shoots
emerge creamy, quickly turn salmon pink, then
reddish, and finally deep green.
Podocarpus Red Tip
SHRUB 3-4’ x 3-4’
z7
Spreading branches are covered with fine foliage
that changes color throughout the season. Red
new growth turns deep green in summer; bronzy
red in winter. Slow-growing.
z3
Pratia pedunculata ‘Celestial Spice’
z4
Fragrant white flowers top arching stems of
silver-edged leaves in spring. A favorite in
woodland gardens. Especially impressive when
allowed to naturalize. A Great Plant Pick
for the Pacific Northwest.
PRIMROSE (see Primula)
PRIMULA (Primrose)
Polemonium boreale ‘Heavenly Habit’
Polypodium glycyrrhiza (Licorice Fern)
PERENNIAL 20” x 20”
PERENNIAL 6-18” x 18-36”
Beautiful clusters of large, fragrant, blue flowers
with yellow halos and white eyes appear repeatedly
throughout the season. Glossy, fern-like foliage
forms a compact mound.
Primula ‘Blue Zebra’
PERENNIAL 6” x 8”
z6
This Northwest native fern commonly grows on
trees or rocks in coastal forests. Rhizomes have a
sweet, licorice flavor. Exhibits summer dormancy.
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12-18”
Primula ‘Green Lace’
POLYSTICHUM (Fern)
z3
Foliage has bright silvery-white edges with graygreen centers. Silvery-blue flowers appear in
spring. Heat-resistant.
z5
Ferny, nearly black leaves are topped with large
blue flowers. Foliage matures to dark green with a
silvery sheen as the season progresses.
Polystichum acrostichoides
(Christmas Fern)
PERENNIAL 12-24” x 24”
z3
Dark green, leathery, lance-shaped fronds. A
graceful accent in shade. Provides texture.
Primula japonica ‘Alba’ (Japanese Primrose)
Polystichum munitum
(Western Sword Fern)
Pure white flowers appear in whorls up tall,
graceful stalks in summer. A gorgeous selection
for the shade garden, along streams, and at pond’s
edge. Long-lived, it thrives in partial shade and
rich, moist soil.
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12”
PERENNIAL 2-4’ x 2-4’
z5
Dramatic, upright fronds reach up to 4’ tall.
Northwest native. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
PERENNIAL 24” x 8”
z3
Arching single stems feature pendulous clusters
of bell-shaped, chartreuse blossoms in spring.
Blooms become black berries in late summer.
PERENNIAL 20” x 12”
Potentilla x hybrida ‘William Rollinson’
z5
Classic perennial with rose-like, semi-double, deep
orange flowers and yellow-flushed reverses.
PRAIRIE DROPSEED (see Sporobolus)
z5
Bright crimson flowers are arranged in
whorls up tall, graceful stalks in spring. Adds
bold color to shady sites. A Great Plant Pick for
the Pacific Northwest.
POTENTILLA (Cinquefoil)
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 14-18”
z5
Primula japonica ‘Miller’s Crimson’
POLYGONATUM (Solomon’s Seal)
Polygonatum biflorum
z6
Frilly green flowers with yellow eyes bloom from
spring to early summer. A great garden performer
for moist sites. Unique.
Polemonium yezoense ‘Purple Rain’
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
z4
Intricate violet-blue streaks course through a white
background on this unique variety, whose yellow
throat pops. Usually exhibits summer dormancy
and reappears in late fall.
PERENNIAL 4” x 9”
Polemonium reptans ‘Touch of Class’
z7
Vivid azure-blue flowers cover dense, spreading,
dark green foliage. Excellent for use around pavers
and as edging.
POLYPODIUM (Fern)
z3
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Starry, deepest violet-blue flowers cover a
spreading, dark green mat from June to August.
Handles moderate foot traffic, making it a natural
choice to plant between stepping stones.
PERENNIAL 3-4” x 12”
POKER LILY (see Kniphofia)
POLEMONIUM (Jacob’s Ladder)
z7
Pratia pedunculata ‘County Park’
Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’
(Variegated Solomon’s Seal)
PERENNIAL 24” x 12”
PERENNIAL 3” x 12”
Primula veris ‘Sunset Shades’ (Cowslip)
PERENNIAL 8-10” x 10”
z2
A fragrant variety whose orange, red, and yellow
blooms appear on short stems. Adds bright color
to shade gardens and naturalizes in moist shade.
PRINCESS FLOWER (see Tibouchina)
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Privet Honeysuckle - Rockrose
PRIVET HONEYSUCKLE (see Lonicera)
PROSTANTHERA (Mint Bush)
Pulmonaria longifolia ‘E.B. Anderson’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
z4
Dainty clusters of flowers open pink then mature
to deep blue. Dark green foliage is delicately
spotted with silver.
Prostanthera cuneata
SHRUB 2-3’ x 3-5’
Pulmonaria longifolia ‘Roy Davidson’
PERENNIAL 12” x 24”
z4
Dainty pink flowers turn light blue as they mature.
Wonderful narrow, dark green foliage exhibits
vivid silvery-white spotting. Heat-resistant to
prevent summer dormancy.
Prostanthera rotundifolia
z8
PULMONARIA (Lungwort)
Pulmonaria angustifolia ‘Azurea’
Brilliant blue flowers sparkle above a low carpet
of solid green leaves in early spring. Grows best in
part shade and rich, moist soil.
Pulmonaria ‘Blue Ensign’
PERENNIAL 12” x 16”
PERENNIAL 8-10” x 24”
Low-spreading mat of succulent silvery foliage
is covered with tiny, dusty-gold blooms in late
summer. Sensitive to prolonged winter wet.
Unusual.
z4
Wonderful clusters of brilliant blue flowers in
spring top exceptionally long, narrow leaves
heavily blotched with sparkling silver. Rare.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
PERENNIAL 12” x 12”
RED HOOK SEDGE (see Uncinia)
z4
Dainty flowers open pink, then mature to blue in
early spring. Silver leaves have thin green margins
and stand up to summer heat.
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 16-24”
z3
RED HOT POKER (see Kniphofia )
RED LEAF SISKIYOU
PINK INDIAN FEATHER (see Gaura)
REDTWIG DOGWOOD (see Cornus)
Dark green foliage spotted with silver creates
a handsome backdrop to raspberry-pink-andpurple flowers. Upright habit with a profuse
flowering period. A favorite of hummingbirds
and gardeners alike.
Pulmonaria ‘Dark Vader’
z4
A slowly spreading shade perennial prized
primarily for its foliage. Thick medium-green
leaves are dotted with silver. Bears nodding
clusters of funnel-shaped, blue, purple, and pink
blooms on short stalks in spring.
Pulmonaria longifolia ‘Bertam Anderson’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18-24”
z6
Pulmonaria ‘Raspberry Splash’
z4
Intense lapis-blue flowers top solid deep green
foliage in early spring. Lance-shaped leaves form a
compact, mildew-resistant mound. RHS Award of
Merit winner.
PERENNIAL 10” x 19”
RAOULIA AUSTRALIS (Sheep Plant)
Pulmonaria longifolia ssp. cevennensis
Pulmonaria ‘Majeste’
z4
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
QUEEN OF THE PRAIRIE
(see Filipendula)
Raoulia australis
Aromatic shrub whose tiny, rounded leaves are
completely covered with lavender blooms in
spring. An excellent shrub for topiary.
PERENNIAL 10” x 18”
PURPLE HEART (see Setcresea)
PURPLE MOOR GRASS (see Molinia)
z8
A dense shrub with highly aromatic, tiny, glossy
leaves. In spring, small, trumpet-like, white flowers
with spotted purple throats cover the plant. An
RHS Award of Garden Merit winner.
SHRUB 4-7’ x 3’
PURPLE GLORY BUSH (see Tibouchina)
z4
Long, dark green leaves with light silver spotting
are accented by tight clusters of small cobalt-blue
bells in early spring. Very mildew-resistant.
Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Smoky Blue’
PERENNIAL 12” x 12-24”
z3
Smoky-blue flowers top a low, spreading carpet
of wide, deep green leaves heavily spotted with
silvery white. An excellent choice for brightening
shady areas.
REDWOOD SORREL (see Oxalis)
REED GRASS (see Calamagrostis)
RIBES SANGUINEUM
(Flowering Current)
Ribes sanguineum ‘King Edward VII’
SHRUB 6’ x 6’
z5
Stunning crimson blossoms in long, pendent
clusters are followed by small bluish-black berries.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Pulmonaria ‘Trevi Fountain’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
z4
Features narrow green leaves spotted with silver.
Clusters of deep cobalt-blue flowers appear in
early spring. Heat-tolerant and mildew-resistant.
ROCK CRESS (see Aubrieta)
ROCK PURSLANE (see Calandrinia)
Pulmonaria longifolia ‘Diana Clare’
PERENNIAL 10” x 10”
z4
Leaves emerge sage green with silvery spots that
soon overtake the whole leaf, as if dipped in
silver. Flowers emerge a vibrant violet-blue, then
transition to purple and finally pink.
PURPLE FOUNTAIN GRASS
(see Pennisetum)
ROCK ROSE (see Cistus)
ROCKFOIL (see Saxifraga)
ROCKROSE (see Halimiocistus)
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Rodgersia - Rosemary
Rosa ‘Morning Colors’
RODGERSIA (Rodger’s Flower)
Rodgersia ‘Bronze Peacock’
PERENNIAL 22” x 28”
Rosemary, Jessop’s Upright
SHRUB 3-4’ x 3-4’
z5
Thick, glossy, bronze-brown leaves unfurl in
spring and resemble a peacock’s tail. Large trusses
of pink flowers follow. Dramatic, dark seedheads
are showy and long-lasting.
z5
HERB 3-4’ x 2-3’
Extraordinary single flowers bloom repeatedly
all summer in an array of sunrise colors that start
out tangerine, turn to melon, and then mature to
amber. Disease-resistant and easy to grow.
SHRUB 5-7’ x 5’
PERENNIAL 48” x 39”
z5
Bold, divided leaves form an exotic clump that adds
a unique accent to moist borders. Produces big
plumes of glowing deep-pink flowers in early summer over textured green leaves with bronzy edges.
HERB 24-36” x 12-24”
z5
These small, fragrant, light pink roses earned
‘Cécile Brünner’ its nickname, “The Sweetheart
Rose.” This large shrub was planted at our nursery
by Sally Dinsdale over 50 years ago. Blooms all
season with little care.
ROGER’S FLOWER (see Rodgersia)
ROSEMARY (Rosemarinus officinalis)
HERB 2-4’ x 2’
z8
Rosemary, Arp
HERB 2-3’ x 2’
z7
The aromatic foliage of this culinary herb sports
marvelous light blue flowers in early spring. Superior cold hardiness and tolerant of wet conditions.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Rosemary, Barbecue
SHRUB 15-26’ x 15’
Long, upright stems of thick, aromatic foliage. A
superb culinary selection, the sturdy stems can be
used as skewers. Blue flowers in early spring.
z5
Climbing form of the popular ‘Sweetheart’ rose,
with fragrant double, soft pink flowers that bloom
for a few weeks in summer. Vigorous, healthy, and
long-lived.
HERB 4-5’ x 3’
z5
Climbing form of the popular ‘Sweetheart’
rose, with fragrant, double, soft pink flowers.
Everblooming variety flowers from summer to fall.
Vigorous and long-lived.
Rosa chinensis mutabilis (China Rose)
z5
A vigorous rose with purple young shoots and
coppery new foliage. Flowers emerge buff colored,
turn orange, and then mature to rose and crimson.
Tea-scented flowers bloom continuously all season.
z7
Rosemary, Bonnie Jean
z7
Dense, low-growing foliage bears dark bluishpurple flowers from late fall to early winter.
Resistant to winter damage.
Rosemary, Gold Dust
HERB 24-36” x 24-36”
Rosemary, Red-Flowering
HERB 24” x 18”
z8
Rosemary, Salem
HERB 3-5’ x 2-3’
z8
An essential culinary herb that forms a handsome
shrub. Features neat, fine-needled foliage and blue
flowers starting in early spring. A Great Plant Pick
for the Pacific Northwest.
An essential culinary herb and an undervalued
landscape plant. Upright, branching habit. Pretty
blue flowers in early spring. Superior cold hardiness
and a Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest!
HERB 18-24” x 36-48”
z8
z7
Rosemary, Blue Spire
Rosa ‘Cecile Brunner’
Everblooming Climber
HERB 2-3’ x 2-3’
This compact, bushy grower features short, narrow
foliage. Attractive pink flowers have dark red-hued
details. Excellent culinary herb.
Rosa ‘Cecile Brunner’ Climbing
(Climbing Rose)
HERB 40” x 24”
Rosemary, Pine-scented
Fresh pine scent. Blue flowers from February
to April.
ROSA (Rose)
SHRUB 4-6’ x 4-6’
Rosemary, Majorca Pink
Lavender-pink flowers top upright, dark green
foliage. Blooms in spring and again in fall.
z5
A dramatic hardy selection with bold dark foliage
that keeps its color through summer. Airy white
panicles appear in early summer.
SHRUB 20’ x 10’
z7
Plentiful blue flowers cover this rosemary in
spring. Excellent flavor.
ROSE HYSSOP (see Hyssopus)
Rodgersia podophylla ‘Rotlaub’
PERENNIAL 36-42” x 24-36”
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Rosemary, Madeline Hill
Rosa ‘Sally’s Cecile Brunner’
Rodgersia ‘Fireworks’
z7
A strong, upright-growing variety whose needlelike foliage has a wonderful flavor. Light blue
flowers appear in spring.
z8
Narrow leaves are bright green with gold
variegation. Blue flowers appear in spring.
Extremely heat-tolerant. Makes an excellent
ornamental shrub.
Rosemary, Trailing Irene
HERB 6-12” x 30-36”
z7
Graceful, trailing habit makes this a winner for
spilling over walls and down banks. Profuse, deep
blue flowers appear in late winter and early spring.
A choice selection.
Rosemary, Tuscan Blue
HERB 2-3’ x 3’
z7
This vigorous, hardy rosemary has thick, dark
green foliage and bright violet-blue flowers in
winter and spring. Can be harvested throughout
the warm season for use in marinades, grilled
vegetables, and roasted meats. Exudes a lemony
tang with hints of pine.
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Rubus Pentalobus - Sage
Rudbeckia nitida ‘Herbstsonne’
(‘Autumn Sun’)
RUBUS PENTALOBUS
(Creeping Raspberry)
PERENNIAL 5-6’ x 3’
Rubus pentalobus ‘Formosan Carpet’
GROUNDCOVER 4-6” x 12”
z7
Ideal for covering large areas, erosion control, or
trailing over walls. White flowers in summer are
followed by golden berries in fall. A Great Plant
Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Sage (Pineapple), Golden Delicious
(Salvia elegans ‘Golden Delicious’)
z3
HERB 36” x 24”
This tall, commanding rudbeckia blooms from
late summer through fall, displaying large, single,
lemon-yellow flowers with prominent green cones. Rudbeckia subtomentosa ‘Little Henry’
PERENNIAL 36-48” x 22-24”
z4
Quilled, golden blooms just like ‘Henry Eilers’, with a
shorter habit. Blooms from July through September.
RUDBECKIA (Back-Eyed Susan)
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 18-24”
z4
RUELLIA (Wild Petunia)
Ruellia elegans
An improved selection, this black-eyed Susan
blooms several weeks earlier and for a longer
period than any other perennial Rudbeckia.
Easy to grow and truly durable.
PERENNIAL 2’ x 3’
RUMEX (see Sorrel)
RUSSEL’S JERUSALEM SAGE
Starburst-shaped, 2-1/2”, golden-yellow blossoms
are held just above rich green foliage. Over 80
flowers have been counted on a single plant,
making this selection especially showy.
RUSSIAN SAGE (see Perovskia)
RUTA (Rue)
HERB 2’ x 2’
z9
HERB 12-16” x 18”
PERENNIAL 22-26” x 18-20”
z3
Sports giant 8” flowers of the purest yellow with
deep rusty red radiating up the petals. Creates a
halo effect around the chocolate-brown cones.
Excellent heat tolerance.
Cheerful, daisy-like, yellow flowers sport limegreen eyes and bloom all summer.
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Small yellow flowers top blue-gray leaves. Foliage
can be used as a natural insect repellent. Sage (Pineapple), Frieda Dixon
(Salvia elegans ‘Frieda Dixon’)
A savory culinary herb featuring small, mounding,
silvery foliage and bright blue flowers. Used to
season poultry, meats, and sauces.
HERB 24-30” x 24-30”
z6
Textured gray-green leaves are evergreen in mild
climates. One of the best culinary sages.
z8
This gorgeous herb boasts profuse watermeloncolored flowers. Bright lime-green leaves and
a pure, fresh, pineapple scent add to its charm.
Delicious in fruit salad.
z9
z6
Sage, Grower’s Friend Garden
(Salvia officinalis ‘Grower’s Friend’)
HERB 3-4’ x 3’
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Irish Eyes’
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 24-36”
z5
SAGE (Salvia) (also see Salvia)
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Denver Daisy’
z6
A unique, compact sage whose wide gray leaves
and dark violet flowers set it apart from other
varieties. One of the best culinary sages, it also
serves an ornamental purpose.
Sage, Dwarf Green
(Salvia officinalis ‘Minor’)
Ruta graveolens ‘Jackman’s Blue’
Three-inch, daisy-like, muted cherry-red flowers
have brown eyes and bloom all summer.
z8
HERB 18” x 24”
(see Phlomis)
PERENNIAL 20” x 18-24”
HERB 3’ x 3’
Sage, Berggarten
(Salvia officinalis ‘Berggarten’)
PERENNIAL 14-16” x 16-18”
z4
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cherry Brandy’
Sage (Pineapple), Scarlet Tangerine
(Salvia elegans ‘Scarlet Tangerine’)
RUPTUREWORT (see Herniaria)
RUSH (see Juncus)
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii
‘Little Goldstar’
z8
Delicate spikes of tubular, brilliant red flowers
appear above citrus-scented leaves. Enjoy
its marvelous fragrance in teas, jams, jellies,
potpourri, and garnishes.
Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’
z4
HERB 18” x 18”
z8
Long-necked, shockingly scarlet-red flowers
appear in groups of 5 to 6 on each branching wand
from May until late fall.
A popular, low-maintenance perennial.
Golden daisies with brown cones bloom from July
to October. Perennial Plant Association
Plant of the Year and a Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
Sage (Pineapple), Honeymelon
(Salvia elegans ‘Honeymelon’)
Delicate spikes of tubular, deep red flowers grace
this compact plant. Leaves emit a melon scent
when crushed, making this herb an excellent culinary addition to teas, garnishes, and fruit salads.
Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Early Bird Gold’
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
z8
A delicious variety boasting foliage in brilliant
shades of gold complemented by vivid red
blooms in late summer and fall. Its delightful,
pineapple-scented leaves are a tasty addition to
salads and sorbets.
Sage, Mildred Faye’s Rainbow
(Salvia officinalis ‘Mildred Faye’s Rainbow’)
HERB 18-24” x 12-18”
z6
Purple-green leaves with splashes of cream and
rose pink make this culinary sage a winner in
perennial gardens, herb gardens, and especially in
mixed containers. Makes an attractive garnish.
Salix - Salvia
Sage, Purple
(Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens’)
HERB 18” x 24”
z6
PERENNIAL 4-5’ x 3’
Salvia arizonica (Arizona Sage)
Boasts a distinctive violet-purple cast to handsome
deep green foliage. Both ornamental and culinary.
Sage, Woodcote
(Salvia officinalis ‘Woodcote’)
HERB 12-16” x 18-24”
Salvia ‘Indigo Spires’
SALVIA (also see Sage) (SAGE)
PERENNIAL 12-36” x 12-24’
z6
A multitude of small blue-and-purple flowers on
smoky violet stems dance over loose, fragrant,
green foliage. Blooming in late spring, it repeats
in fall.
SHRUB 3-4’ x 2-3’
z6
SAGINA
Salvia chamaedryoides ‘Marine Blue’
PERENNIAL 18” x 36”
z7
Small, woolly, silvery leaves form a dense
backdrop to beautiful panicles of rich, dark blue
flowers. Consistent bloomer. Adds color to sunny,
well-exposed locations.
z8
Very tall spikes emerge with neon-green calyxes
along densely packed panicles that later produce
tomentose indigo buds that develop into long,
tubular, blue-violet blooms. Electrifying.
Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2-3’
Sagina subulata (Irish Moss)
GROUNDCOVER 1-2” x 12”
z4
A popular groundcover that forms a dense, rich
green mat covered with white flowers in late
spring. Makes a very attractive lawn substitute.
Salvia darcyi (Mexican Sage)
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 24-36”
z8
Tall bright red flower spikes rise above foliage in
late spring and early summer. Spreads by stolons
to produce wide clumps densely covered with
triangular, pastel green leaves.
GROUNDCOVER 1-2” x 12”
z4
Salvia farinacea ‘Texas Violet’ (Mealy Sage)
Forms a golden carpet. An abundance of tiny
white flowers appear in spring. Excellent between
pavers, in rockeries, and shaded areas. Needs
regular moisture.
A tough Texas native that blooms all summer.
Tubular, deep indigo blooms with striking white
calyxes over medium green foliage. Rabbit-resistant.
SALAD BURNET (see Poterium officinalis)
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 1-2’
z7
SALIX (Willow)
Salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’
z6
Green-white-and-pink-speckled leaves adorn this
rounded shrub. A perfect accent for small gardens.
Can be trained as topiary.
Salvia microphylla x greggii ‘Red Velvet’
Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’
Salvia greggii ‘Stormy Pink’
PERENNIAL 24” x 15”
z7
Salvia greggii ‘Ultra Violet’
PERENNIAL 18-20” x 24-28”
z5
Aromatic, finely cut, dark green foliage serves as
the perfect backdrop to an abundance of intense
violet flowers from late summer to fall.
z3
Dainty gray-green leaves gracefully cover this petite
willow. Rich purple stems are striking in winter.
Makes a handsome specimen and an attractive
hedge. A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Salvia guaranitica ‘Black and Blue’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3’
z7
Long, deep blue spikes of snapdragon-like flowers
emerge from black buds in midsummer and
persist till frost. Leaves are bright green with a soft,
fuzzy texture.
z7
Deep violet-blue flower spikes bloom repeatedly
from summer through fall. This improved form’s
shorter habit requires less pruning to keep it in
bounds.
Salvia nemerosa ‘Burgundy Candles’
PERENNIAL 26-28” x 22-24”
z4
Strong, upright spikes hold wine-red buds that
open to reveal blue flowers with burgundy calyxes
from May to October. Prefers a sunny location in
well-drained soil.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Ave Maria’
PERENNIAL 18” x 24”
Salix purpurea ‘Nana’
z8
Rounded, rich green leaves on tall chocolate stems
are lined with large, brilliant red flowers in June. A
dramatic, dependable selection.
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 2-3’
A stout variety whose delicate soft pink blooms
appear to float over dark gray-green foliage.
Blooms consistently throughout the summer
and often into early fall. A unique variety and a
champion in poor, dry soils.
SALAL (see Gaultheria)
z8
Flowers sport red-hot “lips” with white centers and
bloom from spring through fall. Color is deeper
red in cool weather and lighter in warm.
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3-4’
Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’ (Scotch Moss)
SHRUB 5-6’ x 5’
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Salvia mexicana ‘Limelight’ (Mexican Sage)
Aromatic, lime-green-and-butter-cream leaves
sport a pebbly texture. Violet-blue flower spikes
appear in summer. Evergreen in mild climates.
SHRUB 6’ x 6’
z8
Deep violet-blue flower spikes reach up to 14”
long and bloom from July to fall. Excellent for
filling in empty spots late in the season. Makes an
impressive focal point in large mixed containers.
z3
An abundance of bright purple-pink flower spikes
arise in late spring. Deep purple stems and calyxes
hold their color, providing an extra month of
interest. Plants rebloom from late summer to fall.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Blue Hill’
PERENNIAL 15” x 12”
z5
Lovely periwinkle-blue flowers top numerous
spikes in summer. Compact, bushy habit. Nice
cut flower.
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Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’
Salvia roemeriana ‘Hot Trumpets’
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 24”
z4
Violet-purple flowers line dramatic, glowing
purple stems. An excellent German selection.
Extremely long-blooming.
Sanguisorba offcinalis ‘Red Thunder’
PERENNIAL 12-15” x 12-16”
z8
Tubular, crimson flowers bloom all summer on
this low-growing perennial. Aromatic, heartshaped leaves. A very attractive addition to the
front of the border.
Salvia nemorosa ‘East Friesland’
Salvia ‘Wendy’s Wish’
z4
PERENNIAL 18” x 10”
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 2-3’
This popular perennial boasts masses of deep
violet spikes in summer. Reblooms when
deadheaded. Tight, bushy habit.
z9
Beautiful and compact, with serrated, dark green
leaves along maroon stems. Tubular, hot-pink
flowers with fluted lips bloom well above the
foliage from spring to fall. Stunning in containers.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Marcus’
PERENNIAL 12” x 12”
(see Erigeron)
Salvia x pratensis ‘Eveline’
PERENNIAL 15-24” x 18-24”
z4
Tall, upright spikes have large bicolored flowers of
light and dark pink. Bushy habit.
PERENNIAL 20” x 18”
z4
Masses of deep violet spikes appear in June and
again in late summer. Perennial Plant Association
Plant of the Year.
Santolina chamaecyparissus var. nana
Salvia nemorosa ‘Viola Klose’
PERENNIAL 15-18” x 15”
z3
Striking variety with large, closely set, dark violet
florets on a tight, compact plant. Blooms start in
May. Reblooms if cut back.
SAMBUCUS (Elderberry)
Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea
Santolina ericoides
z4
Northwest native shrub with pinnately compound
leaves. Sports disc-like, creamy-white flowers to 6”
wide from late spring to early summer. Dark blue
berries follow in summer and fall and are often
made into jams.
Sambucus racemosa ‘Sutherland Gold’
(Golden Elderberry)
Salvia nemorosa ‘Wesuwe’
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12-14”
z3
An early-blooming variety with an open, upright
habit. Tall flower spikes are covered in vibrant
purple blooms in mid-spring. Cut back after
flowering to encourage rebloom.
SHRUB 10’ x 6-8’
ANNUAL 18” x 12”
Salvia ‘Phyllis Fancy’
z8
Long stems with purple calyxes frame pale violet
flowers. Fuzzy blooms appear to undulate over
smooth, dense, green foliage. Well-suited to sunny,
dry locations.
z5
A mounding, low-growing shrub reminiscent of
high desert sage. Lemony-yellow globes emerge
on thin, wiry stems. Delicate in appearance, but
extremely drought-tolerant and tough. Thrives in
heat and poor soil.
HERB 12-18” x 12-18”
z5
z6
Woolly silver leaves on felted white branches.
Bright lemon-yellow pompons add a splash of
color. Aromatic leaves repel moths.
Lacy white flowers dance atop finely dissected
golden foliage in summer. A striking, vigorous
sun-tolerant selection.
Santolina incana ‘Lemon Queen’
HERB 30” x 36”
z9
Produces 2”, dragon’s-mouth, deep sea-blue
flowers from summer till fall. Fuzzy green leaves
add texture add interest. Extremely showy.
Superb in containers.
HERB 12” x 12”
Santolina incana
SANDWORT (see Arenaria)
Salvia patens (Gentian Salvia)
z6
Fine, aromatic, silver foliage with yellow button
flowers. Compact habit. Needs good drainage.
SHRUB 12-20’ x 8-12’
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SANTOLINA (Lavender Cotton)
HERB 12” x 12”
Salvia nemorosa ‘May Night’
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z4
Nice dwarf form with the same cucumber flavor.
Small burgundy-red spires top foot-long stems in
summer over a compact, mounding plant.
SANTA BARBARA DAISY
z3
This dwarf variety has intense violet-blue flower
spikes that top dense gray-green foliage. Reblooms
repeatedly if cut back after flowering.
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z4
Tall sturdy stems topped with deep ruby-red
bottlebrush flowers emerge in late summer over
toothed, blue-green leaves.
Sanguisorba officinalis ‘Tanna’
PERENNIAL 18” x 18”
PERENNIAL 4’ x 4’
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 2-3’
SANGUISORBA (Ornamental Burnet)
z6
Soft yellow buttons top greenish-gray foliage.
Takes shearing well, making it an excellent choice
for edging and knot gardens.
Sanguisorba menziesii
PERENNIAL 29-35” x 18-23”
z3
A profusion of deep rosy-maroon bottlebrush
blooms dance above refined, feathery, blue-gray
foliage. An Alaska native, it prefers a moist site.
Rabbit-resistant.
Sanguisorba obtusa
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
z4
Wiry, arching stems hold nodding pink
bottlebrush spikes above elegant, lacy leaflets in
summer. A tough, long-lived perennial. Prefers
moist sites. Santolina ‘Lemon Fizz’
HERB 12-15” x 12-18”
z6
Spicily scented, golden foliage is accented with
creamy-yellow flowers resembling tiny buttons.
Prefers well-drained soil.
Saponaria - Scrophularia
Saxifraga x arendsii Touran Scarlet
SAPONARIA (Rock Soapwort)
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 6-12”
Saponaria ocymoides
PERENNIAL 4” x 24”
z4
Pretty pink flowers smother this low-growing gem
in early summer. Dense, spreading habit. Very nice
trailing over banks, terraces, and low walls.
SCHIZACHYRIUM (Bluestem)
z4
Forms a low, light green mound. Produces an abundance of scarlet flowers in spring and early summer.
Thrives in partial shade and cool, moist conditions.
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Blaze’
GRASS 3’ x 2’
z4
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Medium to finely textured, bluish-green blades
form a nice-sized clump. Leaves are ablaze with
reddish hues in fall and winter.
Saxifraga x urbium ‘Aurea-punctata’
PERENNIAL 1’ x 1’
SARCOCOCCA
Sarcococca ruscifolia (Fragrant Sweet Box)
SHRUB 3-5’ x 3-5’
z7
Small, highly fragrant white flowers bloom in
winter. Bright red fruit follows. Makes a nice
informal hedge in dry shade.
SATUREJA (see Savory)
Savory, Winter Dwarf
(Satureja montana ‘Nana’)
HERB 4” x 18”
z7
Airy clouds of delicate, tiny white flowers on red
stems top rosettes of green-and-gold-splashed
leaves. Brightens shady locations.
Saxifraga x urbium ‘Primuloides’
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 6-8”
Neat emerald-green foliage drapes beautifully and
is covered with small white flowers in summer. A
shrubby herb that emits a spicy, savory aroma and
lends flavor to soups, stews, and sauces. Very attractive as a groundcover and spilling out of containers.
GRASS 24” x 24”
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’
GRASS 12” x 12”
Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’
PERENNIAL 18” x 18”
z5
Loads of lavender-blue flowers bloom from spring
through fall on this compact plant. A Perennial
Plant Association Plant of the Year.
Scabiosa columbaria ‘Harlequin Blue’
PERENNIAL 18” x 12-18”
Saxifraga hypnoides
PERENNIAL 3” x 12”
z6
Finely textured mossy foliage forms a low, spreading mat. Delicate white flowers on slender stems
appear in early summer. Protect from hot sun.
z6
An improved variety with more vigor and greater
quantities of blooms. Large, lacy, lavender-blue
flowers appear from late spring through fall.
Scabiosa columbaria nana ‘Blue Note’
PERENNIAL 5-6” x 6”
Saxifraga stolonifera ‘Maroon Beauty’
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 15”
z6
Showy, rounded, reddish-green leaves with
silver veins. Airy sprays of white flowers appear
in early summer. Politely colonizes to make a
beautiful groundcover.
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 6-12”
z4
Forms a low, light green mound that becomes
awash in deep red flowers in spring and early
summer. Thrives in partial shade and cool,
moist conditions. Attractive in scree gardens and
alpine troughs.
z3
Low mound of lacy gray-green leaves supports
long stems of button-like, lavender-blue flowers
for months. Perfect for the front of the border.
SCHIZOSTYLIS
(Kaffir Lily, Crimson Lily)
Schizostylis coccinea ‘Coral’
z7
Displays cup-shaped, coral-pink blooms above
vigorous, iris-like foliage.
Schizostylis coccinea ‘Red’
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
z7
Produces star-shaped, vibrant red flowers above
narrow foliage. Flowers appear to dance in the
slightest of winds, adding movement to the garden.
SCOTCH MOSS (see Sagina)
SCROPHULARIA (Figwort)
Scabiosa ‘Vivid Violet’
PERENNIAL 9-11” x 16-18”
Saxifraga x arendsii Touran Deep Red
z4
Finely textured, silver-blue grass is topped with
narrow, willowy plumes in late summer. Fantastic
reddish-burgundy fall color. A native prairie
cultivar. Tolerates heat and humidity.
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
SAXIFRAGA (Rockfoil)
z5
A sport of ‘The Blues’. Upright silvery-blue blades
with subtle mauve-purple overtones. Seedheads
emerge shiny silver and become tawny in late fall.
Heat- and salt-tolerant.
z6
Leathery, dark green leaves are arranged in
rosettes, which spread slowly to form a thick mat.
Stems of airy, pale pink flowers appear in May and
June. Easy to grow.
SCABIOSA (Pincushion Flower)
z6
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Jazz’
z4
Vivid violet pincushion flowers bloom atop low
mounds of frilly, mildew-resistant foliage. A
heavy bloomer from spring through frost and a
vigorous grower.
Scrophularia auriculata ‘Variegata’
(Variegated Figwort)
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
z5
Tall spikes of tiny wine-red flowers dance
above crinkly, green-and-creamy-white foliage.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
SCARLET MONKEY FLOWER
(see Mimulus)
Scrophularia macrantha
(Red Birds in a Tree)
PERENNIAL 36” x 18”
z4
Tubular, cherry-red flowers sit atop ovate, toothed,
dark green leaves.
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SCUTELLARIA (Skullcap)
Scutellaria ‘Greg Starr’
PERENNIAL 5” x 12”
z8
Sedum album var. micranthum ‘Orange Ice’
Sedum ewersii
GROUNDCOVER 1-3” x 12-18”
z3
GROUNDCOVER 3” x 12”
Tiny foliage takes on orange hues in fall and
winter and turns green in spring and summer.
White flowers appear in July.
A rare prostrate variety covered with bright
ruby-red flowers from late spring through fall.
Very showy.
z6
Gray leaves with red margins are topped with pink
flowers in late summer. Attractive accent for sunny
gardens. A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Sedum forsterianum ‘Antique Grill’
Sedum album var. micranthum ‘Red Ice’
GROUNDCOVER 1-2” x 6-12”
SEA HOLLY (see Eryngium)
z3
Diminutive deep red color in fall and winter
becomes blue green in spring and summer. White
flowers appear in July.
SEA THRIFT (see Armeria)
SEDGE (see Carex)
GROUNDCOVER 4-8” x 12-16”
z6
Needle-like, bluish-gray foliage turns plum red in
cooler weather. Prolific yellow flowers in June and
July. Beautiful scrambling along the ground and
spilling out of containers.
Sedum anglicum ‘Love’s Triangle’
GROUNDCOVER 1-2” x 6-12”
z3
Tiny powder-blue leaves are topped with pale pink
blooms from late spring to early summer. A smart
choice for planting between stepping stones.
SEDUM - SHORT VARIETIES
(Stonecrop)
Sedum album ‘Athoum’
GROUNDCOVER 2-4” x 18-24”
z4
Sedum bithynicum ‘Sea Stars’
Plump, round leaves remain apple green, even in
winter. Leaves often turn slightly red during the
heat of summer, when white flowers appear.
Finely textured, gray-green leaves are topped by
small, star-shaped, white flowers in summer.
GROUNDCOVER 2” x 18-24”
GROUNDCOVER 5” x 12”
GROUNDCOVER 2-3” x 12-24”
z4
Creeping, succulent, bronze-purple foliage holds
its color well into summer, when white flowers
offer a handsome contrast.
GROUNDCOVER 1-3’ x 6-12”
z4
Star-like, bright yellow flowers bloom in
midsummer over succulent, low-growing, bluegreen foliage. Perfect for dry, sunny locations.
z3
Sedum hakonense ‘Chocolate Ball’
GROUNDCOVER 4-6” x 12-16”
z7
Succulent, needle-like foliage ranges in color from
milk chocolate in spring to dazzling red in fall.
Yellow flowers appear in summer.
Sedum cauticola ‘Bertram Anderson’
Sedum album ‘Black Pearl’
Sedum forsterianum ssp. elegans
‘Silver Stone’
z5
Clusters of starry, dusky-pink flowers top dark
maroon foliage with gray-blue overtones.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Sedum hispanicum ‘Aureum’
GROUNDCOVER 1-3” x 12-18”
z3
This selection has a slightly coarser texture and is
more resistant to overwatering and humidity.
Sedum cauticola ‘Lidakense’
GROUNDCOVER 4” x 12”
Sedum album ‘Chloroticum’
GROUNDCOVER 1-3” x 12”
z3
Miniature, pale green leaves. Starry white flowers
bloom in summer. Needs well-drained soil.
Sedum album ‘Coral Carpet’
GROUNDCOVER 3” x 12”
z4
Succulent foliage is red in cooler temperatures,
turning green in summer. White flowers appear
in summer.
z5
Sedum hispanicum var. minus ‘Pink Form’
Small deep purple leaves adorn this compact
succulent. Rosy-red flowers appear from late
summer to fall. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
GROUNDCOVER 1-3” x 12-18”
Sedum dasyphyllum ‘Major’
GROUNDCOVER 4” x 18”
z6
Succulent, pebble-like, blue-green foliage with
purplish-mauve tints. Tiny white flowers appear
in early summer. A good groundcover for hot,
dry conditions.
Sedum album ‘Green Ice’
GROUNDCOVER 1-3” x 12-18”
z3
Olive-green foliage forms a low-growing mat.
Remains green in winter, unlike others in the
genus that take on red hues. Star-shaped, icy-white
flowers appear in midsummer.
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Feathery blue-green foliage is topped with masses
of whitish-pink flowers in midsummer. Perfect
tucked around stepping stones and into cracks of
stone walls.
Sedum kamtschaticum ‘Variegatum’
GROUNDCOVER 8” x 16”
z4
Green-and-cream leaves are occasionally tinged
pink. Golden-yellow flowers emerge from
red buds in summer. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
Sedum divergens
GROUNDCOVER 1-3” x 12-18”
z3
Shiny deep green leaves blush red in sun or cold.
Yellow flowers appear in midsummer. Slowly
spreads to form a handsome groundcover.
Sedum kamtschaticum
‘Weihenstephaner Gold’
GROUNDCOVER 4-6” x 12-16”
z3
This easy-to-grow, spreading groundcover with
succulent, semi-evergreen foliage sports bright
yellow flowers in June. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
Sedum - Sedum
Sedum ‘Lemon Ball’
Sedum pluricaule ‘Island of Sakhalin’
Sedum spathulifolium ‘Carnea’
GROUNDCOVER 4-6” x 24-27”
z3
GROUNDCOVER 3” x 12”
GROUNDCOVER 4” x 12”
Needle-like, chartreuse-to-golden foliage. Yellow
blooms in spring. A fast grower that keeps its color
all summer.
z3
A slender, sprawling perennial featuring rosy-pink
flowers. Succulent green foliage becomes tinged
with red in cool weather.
z3
A compact Northwest native succulent with silvery
rosettes edged with red to vermillion. Foliage
becomes deep crimson in winter. Star-like, yellow
flowers appear in summer.
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Sedum reflexum ‘Blue Spruce’
GROUNDCOVER 6-8” x 24”
Sedum lydium
GROUNDCOVER 1” x 8”
z3
Very low-growing, bright green mat takes on an
attractive red tint in cool weather. Small white
flowers appear in summer. Adds unique texture to
gardens and containers.
z3
GROUNDCOVER 4” x 12-18”
z6
Spruce-like blue-green foliage is topped with
bright yellow flowers in early summer. A great
groundcover for hot, dry conditions.
Eye-catching silvery-blue-and-reddish-purple
leaves mature to burgundy on this clump-forming
Northwest native succulent. Yellow flowers appear
in June. Creates a dramatic, spreading groundcover.
Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’
GROUNDCOVER 4” x 12-24”
Sedum makinoi ‘Limelight’
GROUNDCOVER 3” x 12”
z6
Dime-sized, lime-green leaves form a dense,
spreading mat. Yellow flowers appear in summer.
Grows best in filtered shade.
z3
Needle-like, brilliant golden-yellow foliage pops in
containers and beds. Also an eye-catching groundcover, with yellow flowers appearing in summer.
GROUNDCOVER 2” x 12”
GROUNDCOVER 1-3” x 12-18”
z3
z6
Bright golden foliage, tiny leaves, and a low,
creeping habit make for a striking contrast plant.
Greenish-yellow flowers appear in summer. Best
in filtered shade.
Sedum spurium ‘Dragon’s Blood’
GROUNDCOVER 1-3” x 18-30”
z3
Vigorously spreading groundcover whose bronze
foliage turns deep red in cool weather. Red flowers
appear in late summer. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
Sedum rupestre ‘Sea Gold’
Sedum makinoi ‘Ogon’
Sedum spathulifolium ‘Purpureum’
Needle-like foliage is chartreuse in spring and
summer. Fall brings tinges of bright red, and in
winter the foliage turns green. Yellow flowers
appear in July.
Sedum spurium ‘Elizabeth’ (‘Red Carpet’)
GROUNDCOVER 3-4” x 12-24”
z3
Foliage is bright red in spring, green in summer,
and deep red in fall. Deep pinkish-red flowers
appear in late spring. Prefers well-drained soil.
Sedum sexangulare
Sedum nevii ‘Pink Form’
GROUNDCOVER 4” x 10”
GROUNDCOVER 2-3” x 6-12”
z4
Tiny, succulent, blue-green leaves form rosettes.
Starry, light pink-purple flowers. Delicate in
appearance but very tough.
z3
A low-growing carpet that produces bright yellow
flowers in spring. Foliage becomes rich burnt
copper in strong sun.
Sedum spurium ‘Fuldaglut’
GROUNDCOVER 1-3” x 12-24”
z3
Bronze-red foliage persists throughout the season.
Star-like, rose-red flowers appear in summer. A
Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Sedum sichotense
Sedum oaxacanum
GROUNDCOVER 2-3” x 6”
GROUNDCOVER 2-4” x 8-24”
z3
This hardy succulent creates a dense mat of
needle-like, light green leaves. Produces masses of
star-shaped, yellow flowers in spring.
z4
A rare, very small, slow-growing species with tiny,
flat leaves on purple stems. Clusters of yellow blossoms appear in summer. Native to eastern Ukraine.
Sedum spurium ‘Green Mantle’
GROUNDCOVER 1-3” x 12-18”
z3
Large, succulent, vibrant green leaves hug the
ground to form a low-maintenance carpet. Crisp
white summer flowers.
Sedum sieboldii ‘October Daphne’
Sedum oreganum
GROUNDCOVER 2-3” x 12”
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 12”
z5
Rosettes of smooth leaves are periodically tinged
with pink on this spreading groundcover. Yellow
flowers appear in summer. Northwest native.
z3
Sedum spurium ‘Pink Jewel’
Gray-green leaves with red margins are topped
with bright pink flowers in late summer. A Great
Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
GROUNDCOVER 4” x 12-18”
z4
Succulent green leaves form a spreading carpet
with attractive pink flower clusters in summer. A
Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Sedum spathulifolium ‘Cape Blanco’
Sedum pachyclados
GROUNDCOVER 1-3” x 6”
Succulent gray-blue foliage and silvery-pink
flowers in summer. A Great Plant Pick for the
Pacific Northwest.
GROUNDCOVER 4” x 24”
z3
z6
Tight rosettes of succulent leaves are covered with
a powdery, silver-white coating. Clusters of yellow
flowers begin in late spring. Northwest native
named after Cape Blanco, OR. Sedum spurium ‘Ruby Mantle’
GROUNDCOVER 4” x 20-24”
z4
Red-tinged green leaves form a dense mat. Starlike, vivid pink-red flowers appear from June to
July. A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
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Sedum spurium ‘Tricolor’
PERENNIAL 3” x 12-18”
Sedum ‘Chocolate Drop’
z4
Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Joy’
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 12-15”
Features succulent pink-white-gray-and-green
foliage! Jewel-pink flowers appear in late summer.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Sedum stefco
z4
Lightly scalloped, chocolate foliage creates an
eye-catching background to soft rose-colored
flowers in midsummer. Develops into small
mounds, making it well-suited to rock gardens.
Especially effective when combined with bronzes
and yellows.
Tiny, succulent, medium green leaves turn scarlet
purple in winter. White flowers appear in summer.
Prefers well-drained soil.
PERENNIAL 18” x 18-24”
Sedum ‘Crystal Pink’
PERENNIAL 12-16” x 14-16”
z4
Buds emerge pale yellow on large flower heads and
open very soft pink. A sturdy, compact variety that
holds its shape.
Sedum stenopetalum
GROUNDCOVER 4-8” x 4-6”
z6
Narrow, lance-shaped leaves on short stalks are
topped with star-shaped, sunny yellow flowers from
late spring into summer. A Pacific Northwest native.
Sedum x hybrida ‘John Creech’
GROUNDCOVER 2-3” x 12-18”
PERENNIAL 4” x 9”
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 18”
z4
Rich, dark leaves on short stems provide a
nice backdrop to rose-pink flowers. Excellent
sturdy, well-formed growth habit. Requires good
drainage.
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 12-15”
Sedum ‘Matrona’
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
z3
PERENNIAL 1’ x 2’
PERENNIAL 6-10” x 10-12”
z4
A compact, upright sedum that stays bushy and
does not flop. Rose-pink flowers appear above
succulent blue-green foliage in September.
A recent introduction and one of the best.
z4
Plum-and-gray-green foliage is highlighted
with pink star-shaped flowers in August. Forms
a low mound.
PERENNIAL 24-30” x 24”
PERENNIAL 6-8” x 18-24”
Sedum ‘Autumn Delight’
z4
Succulent lime-hued leaves and stems with dark
green edges. Pink flowers turn bronze in fall.
Sedum ‘Cherry Truffle’
z4
Purplish-black-and-gray-green leaves in spring
become purplish black in summer. Upright,
compact habit. Grows quickly to form a dense
mound. Midsummer brings clusters of warm pink
flowers on short, upright stalks.
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z4
Small, glossy, bead-like leaves take on a reddish
hue in full sun. Clusters of yellow flowers with reddish sepals are produced throughout the summer.
Huge deep-rose flower heads on fleshy, rounded,
gray-green foliage. Long-lasting blooms in August
and September. A sturdy, upright selection for the
mid-border.
Sedum spec. ‘Soft Cloud’
Sedum ‘Xenox’
PERENNIAL 15” x 24”
z3
PERENNIAL 12-14” x 18”
Features tightly mounded, dome-shaped foliage.
Light pink flowers in August and September
deepen in color as temperatures cool.
Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Fire’
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12”
z3
Large, bright rosy-pink flower heads glow from late
summer into fall. Dried flower heads provide winter
interest. More compact than S. ‘Autumn Joy’.
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Rounded bluish-purple leaves line arching stems
to form a nice, mounding clump. Deep pinkishred flower clusters appear late in the season.
Sedum ‘Thunderhead’
Sedum rubrotinctum
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Forms a low growing mound of attractive bluegreen foliage flushed with purple. Extremely
floriferous, from July to October it is carpeted with
small clusters of intense, deep rose-red flowers.
Sedum telephium ‘Sunset Cloud’
Sedum ‘Plum Perfection’
Sedum ‘Abbeydore’
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
z3
Blooms midsummer to frost with multi-toned flowers, from raspberry-red hues to deep bronze. Dusky
blue-green leaves adorn upright, maroon stems.
Sedum telephium ‘Red Cauli’
Large flower heads of soft pink top this succulent
award-winner in summer. Gray-green leaves
edged in rosy pink mimic the flower color.
SEDUM - TALLER VARIETIES
(Stonecrop)
z3
Broad, blue-green leaves edged in white are held
horizontally from the stems. In late summer,
clusters of soft pink flowers burst open from snowwhite buds. Compact and highly attractive to bees.
Sedum telephium ‘Munstead Dark Red’
Sedum ‘Desert Black’
z3
One of the best groundcover sedums. Forms a mat
2-3” tall by 12” wide. Pink flowers appear in June.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
PERENNIAL 16” x 24”
z4
Discs of rosy-pink flowers on upright stems
turn coppery-red with the onset of cool weather.
Seedheads feed birds and provide winter interest.
An easy-to-grow classic.
Sedum spectabilis ‘Pink Chablis’
GROUNDCOVER 1-3” x 6-12”
z3
PERENNIAL 16” x 18”
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18”
z3
A compact, bushy, upright form whose foliage
emerges smoky blue-green edged in rose and
matures to burgundy in summer and fall.
Depending on the form, either pink or yellow
flowers appear on strong stems in late August and
persist through fall.
Selaginella - Siberian Bugloss
Sempervivum ‘El Toro’
SELAGINELLA (Club Moss)
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 9-12”
Selaginella kraussiana ‘Aurea’
PERENNIAL 2-3” x 12-16”
Succulent rosettes are coppery red and can be as
large as 9” across.
z6
This finely textured club moss forms a delicate
groundcover. Golden new growth appears
brightest in spring, then matures to soft chartreuse
by summer.
Sempervivum ‘Icicle’
PERENNIAL 2-3” x 6”
z3
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Large, succulent, green rosettes sport a light
webbing of white threads. Foliage turns crimson in
winter. Offsets freely to form a dense mat.
Sempervivum arachnoideum ‘Cebenense’
z3
Succulent, triangular, red-green leaves are
connected with fine white hairs, giving the
appearance of being covered in cobwebs. Pink-red
flowers appear in summer.
Sempervivum ‘Jubilee’
PERENNIAL 2-3” x 4-6”
z3
Lightly hairy variety whose foliage color starts
out light green, then matures to dark red late in
the year.
PERENNIAL 2-4” x 12”
z3
Rosettes of dark purplish-gray foliage with bright
purple edges. Dramatic.
Heavy cobwebs cover tiny green rosettes edged in
rose. Works well tucked into crevices. Unique.
z3
Smoky gray-green rosettes are highlighted with
rosy lavender. Fine silver hairs appear along the
leaf margins.
PERENNIAL 2-3” x 6”
PERENNIAL 2-3” x 12”
Frosty-white webs cover flat-topped rosettes that
take on tinges of red in spring.
Small mounds of light- to creamy-green rosettes
exhibit a flush of red in the spring. Pale rose
flowers bloom in summer on short stalks.
Sempervivum braunii
Sempervivum ‘Rojin’
PERENNIAL 2” x 14”
z3
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Sempervivum ‘Rubikon’
PERENNIAL 4” x 12”
Sempervivum calcareum
z3
A succulent with rosettes of thick, pointed green
leaves with red tips. Star-shaped, reddish-purple
flowers are held on hairy, upright stems.
z4
Attractive compact grass displays both sea-blue
and green leaf blades simultaneously. Lowgrowing, clumping form works well as edging. SETCRESEA (Purple Heart)
Medium-sized rosettes hold their deep roseblush color year ’round. Starry, pink blossom
clusters in summer.
Small green rosettes display a pinkish hue
early in the season. Sharply pointed tips are
occasionally flushed with red. Yellow flowers
appear in midsummer.
z5
Finely textured, light green blades form a nice
rounded clump. Tight creamy-white flower spikes
appear in late summer and persist into winter.
Mass for a dramatic effect.
GRASS 8” x 12”
Sempervivum arachnoideum ‘Stansfieldii’
z3
Sesleria autumnalis
Sesleria caerulea
Sempervivum ‘Pekinese’
z5
SESLERIA (Moor Grass)
GRASS 16” x 12”
PERENNIAL 2-3” x 6”
z3
z8
A handsome shrub with finely felted, oval-shaped,
silver leaves. Daisy-like, golden flowers appear
sparsely in summer. Offers nice contrast in just
about any setting.
SERVICEBERRY (see Amelanchier)
Sempervivum ‘Jungle Shadows’
Sempervivum ‘Lavender & Old Lace’
Sempervivum arachnoideum ssp.
tomentosum
PERENNIAL 2-3” x 8-12”
z9
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Two-inch, semi-double, brilliant orange daises
sport yellow centers on a vigorous, twining vine.
Blooms spring to fall. Sap may cause allergic reactions. Responds poorly to fertilizer. Easy to grow.
SHRUB 4’ x 5’
PERENNIAL 2-4” x 8-12”
PERENNIAL 2-3” x 6”
Senecio confusus ‘Orange’
(Mexican Love Vine)
Senecio greyi (Daisy Bush)
Sempervivum arachnoides ‘Large Form’
PERENNIAL 3” x 12”
SENECIO
ANNUAL 10-20’ x 2-3’
Succulent, fringed rosettes are heavily tufted
with a frosty-red color. An excellent selection for
rockeries and containers.
SEMPERVIVUM (Hens and Chicks)
PERENNIAL 2-3” x 4-6”
z3
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Very fine, ruby-red rosettes whose smooth, waxy
leaves hold their color all year. Maintains its best
appearance when the blooms are removed.
Setcresea pallida Blue Sue
PERENNIAL 1’ x 3’
z7
Distinctive blue-tinged foliage with purple
margins. Small pink flowers appear in summer.
SHAMROCK (see Oxalis)
SHASTA DAISY (see Leucanthemum)
SHEEP PLANT (see Raoulia)
Sempervivum ‘Twilight Blue’
Sempervivum calcareum ‘Mrs. Giuseppi’
PERENNIAL 2-3” x 6”
PERENNIAL 1-3” x 6”
Soft blue-green rosettes feature a hint of pale violet
radiating from the center. Pink flowers on short
stalks in summer.
z3
Large green-gray rosettes have deep red tips
and pink flowers in summer. More compact than
the species.
z3
SIBERIAN BUGLOSS (see Brunnera)
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Sidalcea - Spike Speedwell
SIDALCEA
SLENDER VELDT GRASS
SORBARIA SORBIFOLIA
(False Spirea)
(see Pennisetum)
Sidalcea campestre
(Meadow Checkermallow)
Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’
PERENNIAL 24-72” x 8-12”
z7
Tall, strong stems hold palmate, gray-green leaves
and opaque, white-to-pink flowers. Blooms from
June to July. Native to Oregon and Washington.
SMOKE TREE (see Cotinus)
PERENNIAL 3-4’ x 3-4’
SNAPDRAGON (see Antirrhinum)
SNEEZEWEED (see Helenium)
SILENE (Campion)
Silene uniflora ‘Druett’s Variegated’
PERENNIAL 2” x 12”
z3
Distinctive cream-and-silver glaucous leaves are
topped with white blooms in summer. Foliage is
tinged pink in cool weather.
z3
In spring, fern-like leaves unfurl in shades of
pinkish red along deep pink stems. Foliage
gradually changes to shades of green and red. By
midsummer, solid green foliage is topped with
large sprays of creamy-white flowers. Easy to
grow in any well-drained soil. Nice low hedge or
summer accent.
SNOWBERRY COREOPSIS
(see Coreopsis)
SORGHASTRUM (Indian Grass)
SNOW-IN-SUMMER (see Cerastium)
Sorghastrum ‘Indian Steel’
GRASS 3-5’ x 2-3’
SOAPWORT (see Saponaria)
z4
A clump-forming perennial grass with an upright,
open habit. Steel-blue blades with feathery,
tannish-yellow flowers in summer and fall.
SILVER CREEPING THYME
SOLEIROLIA
(see Thymus)
SILVER EDGED HOREHOUND
(see Marrubium)
SILVER GERMANDER (see Teucrium)
Soleirolia soleirolli (Baby Tears)
GROUNDCOVER 1” x 12”
z8
Tiny bright green leaves and white flowers shine
on this shade-loving groundcover. Use to soften
edges between pavers. A tender perennial that
often comes back from the roots.
SORREL (Rumex)
Sorrel, French (Rumex acetosa)
HERB 24” x 12”
z3
Chopped leaves add a zesty tang to salads, soups,
and sandwiches. Easy.
SILVER SPEAR (see Astelia)
SOLIDAGO (Goldenrod)
SILVER STONE STONECROP
SPANISH LAVENDER
Solidago canadensis ‘Baby Gold’
(see Sedum)
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
(see Lavandula stoechas)
z4
Golden sprays of flowers in large curving panicles
make this an essential garden addition for late
summer color. Easy to grow.
SILVERBUSH (see Convolvulus)
SPEEDWELL (see Veronica)
SISYRINCHIUM (Blue-eyed Grass)
Sisyrinchium angustifolium ‘Lucerne’
PERENNIAL 6-10” x 8-10”
z3
Deep blue blooms with yellow-starred centers
dot sword-like foliage from late spring into
summer. Tidy.
SPECKLED TOAD LILY (see Tricyrtis)
Solidago ‘Crown of Rays’
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
SPIDERWORT (see Tradescantia)
z4
Impressive late bloomer with large sprays of tiny
golden-yellow flowers. Beautiful and easy to grow.
Great cut flower.
SPIGELIA
Spigelia marilandica (Indian Pinks)
Sisyrinchium californicum ‘Yellow Stone’
PERENNIAL 5-6” x 6”
z7
An easy-care West Coast native with grass-like
leaves and star-shaped yellow flowers in summer.
Neat, compact habit. Thrives in poor soil.
z7
Sky-blue flowers bloom for weeks in midsummer
above grass-like foliage. Requires good drainage.
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PERENNIAL 30-36” x 24-30”
z4
Golden-yellow flowers arch gracefully downward,
resembling glittering trails from exploding fireworks. Blooms from late summer to early fall. Very
easy. A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
SOLOMON’S SEAL (see Polygonatum)
z5
This Southeast American native has upright,
tubular, red flowers with yellow throats in
summer. The foliage breaks dormancy very late in
the spring. Unusual and rare.
SPIKE SPEEDWELL (see Veronica)
Sisyrinchium ‘Devon Skies’
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 10”
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12”
Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’
Spiraea - Sunrose
Stachys byzantina ‘Primrose Heron’
SPIRAEA
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
Spiraea japonica ‘Magic Carpet’
SHRUB 2’ x 2’
Large, soft, chartreuse foliage in spring matures to
silver. Adds color year ’round. z4
Striking dwarf shrub glows with spring foliage
in shades of copper, coral, and rose. Vivid pink
flowers bloom periodically throughout summer.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
z4
A dwarf Spirea with finely serrated, dark bluegreen leaves. Masses of deep rosy-pink corymbs
cover the shrub in spring. Great for rock gardens
and small landscapes. Showy and unusual.
SHRUB 3’ x 3’
Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’
PERENNIAL 8” x 24”
Stachys officinalis ‘Pink Cotton Candy’
(Betony)
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 22-24”
Sporobolus heterolepis ‘Tara’
(Prairie Dropseed)
GRASS 18-24” x 12-18”
z4
Plump wands of two-toned, cotton-candy-pink
flowers over stiff, deep green leaves. Flowers emerge
in June and last through late August on 12” stems.
Vigorous and easy to grow. Attracts bees.
SPOROBOLUS
STATICE (see Limonium)
z9
This herbal sugar substitute is 1000 times sweeter
than sugar. Add a leaf to hot or cold drinks. Stays
fairly compact. Pinch to prevent flowering.
z5
Stokesia laevis ‘Silver Moon’
PERENNIAL 12” x 12”
z5
Aster-like, opalescent-white flowers with tightly
quilled rays resemble Shasta daisies.
STONECROP (see Sedum)
STRAWBERRY (see Fragaria)
STRIPED SWEET FLAG (see Acorus)
z4
Poppy-like, bright yellow flowers appear in early to
mid-spring above deeply lobed leaves. Three to five
flowers open at each terminal inflorescence. Easily
spreads by seed. Native to Eastern U.S. forests.
SULFUR FLOWER, BUCKWHEAT
(see Eriogonum)
ST. JOHNSWORT (see Hypericum)
STIPA (Feather Grass)
Stipa gigantea (Giant Feather Grass)
STACHYS (Lambs’ Ears)
GRASS 6-9’ x 3-6’
Stachys b. ‘Countess Helen
von Stein Zeppelin’
PERENNIAL 12” x 18-24”
PERENNIAL 12-18” x 12”
PERENNIAL 18-24” x 18-24”
STEVIA (Sugarleaf)
HERB 12” x 12”
SPURGE (see Euphorbia)
Stokesia laevis ‘Mary Gregory’
Stylophorum diphyllum
Stevia rebaudiana
SPRING VETCH (see Lathyrus)
z5
Excellent late season color. Large, cornflowerlike, royal-purple blooms reach up to 4” across.
Contrasting white stamens. Showy.
STYLOPHORUM DIPHYLLUM
(Celandine Poppy)
z3
Features a much more upright, vase-shaped habit
than the species, but grows to just 18”. Same
excellent orange-red fall color. A North American
prairie native.
PERENNIAL 14” x 24”
z5
Attractive, low-growing, gray-green foliage
provides a rich backdrop to bright pink flower
spikes. Fuzzy pinkish-white fibers through which
deep pink blooms emerge create a hazy, glowing
effect in the afternoon sun. Unique.
An outstanding golden-leaved cultivar with
willow-like foliage and white flowers in early
spring. Bronze fall color. A Great Plant Pick for
the Pacific Northwest.
Stokesia laevis ‘Honeysong Purple’
Fluffy, cornflower-like, yellow flowers top erect,
leafy stems. Long summer bloom time.
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 10-12”
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z4
Stachys lavandulifolia
Spiraea thunbergii ‘Ogon’
z6
This finely textured green grass creates a
soft, delicate appearance in mixed containers
and landscapes.
STOKESIA LAEVIS (Stoke’s Aster)
z4
Pure white flowers adorn gold-to-chartreuse
foliage on this compact shrub. Outstanding for
providing contrast.
SHRUB 3’ x 3’
PERENNIAL 4-10” x 12-18”
z4
Fuzzy silvery leaves provide striking texture and
contrast. Low, spreading habit. Rarely blooms.
Spiraea japonica ‘White Gold’
GRASS 14-16” x 24-30”
Stachys byzantina ‘Silky Fleece’
This dwarf variety forms a soft, dense mat that
carpets well-drained soils. Short spikes of tiny
plum-colored flowers appear in summer.
Spiraea japonica var. bullata
SHRUB 12-18” x 18-24”
Stipa lessingiana ‘Capriccio’
z4
z4
Felted silver leaves feature distinct veining and
are longer and broader than the species. Rarely
blooms. More resistant to rot than many Stachys.
SUMMERSWEET (see Clethra)
z6
Numerous golden seeds nod from tall, stiff stalks,
creating an aura when backlit. Magnificent specimen. A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
SUN ROSE (see Helianthemum)
SUNFLOWER (see Helianthus)
SUNROSE (see Halimium)
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Sweet Box - Thyme
Tanacetum vulgare ‘Crispum’
SWEET BOX (see Sarcococca)
Thalictrum flavum ‘Illuminator’
PERENNIAL 30” x 24”
z4
Luxurious, finely cut, bright green foliage makes
a lovely backdrop for small yellow buttons in late
summer. May require staking. SWEET FLAG (see Acorus)
SWEET POTATO VINE (see Ipomoea)
PERENNIAL 5’ x 2’
z5
Intriguing columbine-like foliage emerges
chartreuse with bronzy-pink highlights. Airy
clusters of tiny, fragrant, yellow flowers on tall
stems appear in June and July.
Tanacetum vulgare ‘Isla Gold’
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
SWEET VIOLET (see Viola)
SWEET WOODRUFF (see Galium)
SWITCH GRASS (see Panicum)
SWORD FERN (see Polystichum)
SYMPHYTUM (Comfrey)
Thalictrum rochebrunianum
z4
Lacy, brilliant gold foliage holds its color until frost.
Complementary yellow buttons bloom in summer.
Easily grown in full sun. May be toxic to livestock.
TANSY (see Tanacetum)
PERENNIAL 2-3’ x 3-4’
z4
Bold, textural, sunny-gold-and-green leaves make
a handsome foliage accent. Small clusters of dainty
blue flowers add interest in early summer.
TARO (see Colocasia and Xanthosoma)
Tanacetum coccineum ‘Double Market’
(Painted Daisy)
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
z3
Large colorful daisies produce a mix of brilliant red,
rose, pink, or white flowers, all with yellow centers.
TATARIAN DOGWOOD (see Cornus)
TATTING FERN (see Athyrium)
TEUCRIUM (see Germander)
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
Thunbergia alata ‘African Sunset’
(Black-eyed Susan vine)
TENDER PERENNIAL 8-10’ x 2-3’
z10
A combination of cream, apricot, and maroonred flowers with dark eyes define this vine.
A great fence or trellis climber and an extensive
groundcover if left to scramble. A prolific,
dynamic bloomer.
Thunbergia grandiflora (Blue Skyflower)
Teucrium fruticans ‘Azureum’
(Silver Teucrium)
TENDER PERENNIAL 7-10’ x 2-4’
z9
SHRUB 3-4’ x 3’
A vigorous climber that reaches over 10’ in a
single season. Smothered with 3” sky-blue blooms
from late spring till fall. Thrives in full sun. Adds
season-long color to trellises and arbors.
z7
Vivid blue flowers contrast nicely against silverywhite leaves on this small shrub. Prefers a sunny,
sheltered position in well-drained soil. Tanacetum coccineum ‘Duro’
(see Hymenoxys)
THUNBERGIA
TEUCRIUM (see also Germander)
(Bush Germander)
TANACETUM (Tansy)
z5
Lovely fern-like foliage is topped with purplemauve flowers. No staking required. Good choice
for coastal sites.
THRIFT-LEAF PERKY SUE
TARRAGON
Symphytum x uplandicum
‘Axminster Gold’
PERENNIAL 4-5’ x 2’
z5
Large, double, daisy-like, carmine-purple flowers
dance above ferny green foliage. A bright, eyecatching selection.
THALICTRUM (Meadow Rue)
Thalictrum ‘Black Stockings’
PERENNIAL 48” x 24”
Tanacetum coccineum ‘Robinson’s Red’
PERENNIAL 24” x 18”
z5
Large, double, red flowers shine above lacy green
foliage. Blooms appear from June through August.
z5
Showy lavender-pink flowers top luxurious black
stems and bright green leaves. Tall and beautiful
for back of the border.
Thunbergia gregorii (Orange Clockvine)
TENDER PERENNIAL 8-10’ x 6’
z9
A vigorous vine that grows 8-10’ tall, or,
without support, can become a quick-growing,
expansive groundcover. The bright orange flowers
distinguish it from Thunbergia alata. Plant in full
sun and water only occasionally.
Thalictrum ‘Elin’
Tanacetum parthenium ‘Aureum’
(Feverfew)
PERENNIAL 2’ x 2’
z4
Bright golden leaves are set off by 1” white daisies
with yellow centers. This great container plant
blooms from summer through fall.
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PERENNIAL 8-10’ x 3-5’
z5
A statuesque plant that adds drama to the back
of the border. Blue-green foliage with burgundy
new growth rises 8-10’ tall. Bicolored flowers are
smoky lavender and cream and appear in summer.
THYME - GROUNDCOVERS
Thyme longicaulis (Turbo Thyme)
GROUNDCOVER 6-12” x 12”
z4
A semi-upright grower and one of the best
culinary thymes. Pale pink flowers bloom from
summer to fall over very fragrant foliage.
Thyme - Tiarella
Thyme vulgaris ‘Silver Posie’
Thyme, Lime (Thymus x citriodorus ‘Lime’)
z5
THYME - HERBS (Thymus)
Lemon-scented, light green foliage creates a
spreading carpet. Salmon-pink flowers in summer.
Thyme Lemon Gold
(Thymus x citriodorus ‘Aureus’)
GROUNDCOVER 6” x 12”
HERB 1” x 12”
HERB 6-10” x 18-24”
Thyme x citriodorus ‘Spicy Orange’
GROUNDCOVER 1’ x 1’
z3
A tough, compact, white-flowering variety prized
for its oil.
Thyme Lemon Silver
(Thymus x citriodorus ‘Argenteus’)
Thymus doerfleri ‘Bressingham’
GROUNDCOVER 4” x 18”
z4
A carpet of fuzzy gray-green leaves and soft pink
flowers create a dainty accent plant. Best in full
sun with good drainage.
Thymus ‘Gold Transparent’
GROUNDCOVER 3” x 12”
z5
Shimmering, low-growing, gold-and-green foliage
quickly forms a hardy, sun-loving groundcover.
Lilac blooms appear in late summer.
Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’
GROUNDCOVER 2-3” x 18”
z4
Dainty rose-red flowers completely cover this
creeping variety in summer. Foliage becomes
reddish in winter.
HERB 2-3” x 18”
Olive-green foliage grows thick and tough,
making it an ideal groundcover or an alternative
for grass. Lavender-pink flowers add to its appeal
in midsummer.
HERB 4-6” x 18-20”
z6
An unusual variety whose tiny leaves are packed
so closely together that they resemble miniature
pine trees. Quickly spreads to form a low mound.
Yellowish stems and scattered pink flowers have a
strong piney scent. Wonderful container plant.
z4
Soft, hairy, gray-green foliage topped with pale
pink flowers in summer.
HERB 9” x 14”
Thymus pseudolanuginosus
z4
Soft, woolly, completely prostrate, silvery-green
foliage bears pink flowers in summer. Handles foot
traffic well.
z6
Dark green leaves have a delightful caraway scent
and flavor. Especially flavorful in stir fries and
meat dishes.
Thyme, Foxley Lemon
(Thymus pulegioides ‘Foxley’)
HERB 4” x 12-16”
z5
Intense chartreuse leaves add brightness to the
garden. Fresh citrus scent and pink flowers.
Elegant as a groundcover and bordering pathways.
Thyme, Lavender
(Thymus thracicus ‘Lavender’)
HERB 1” x 10”
z4
Tiny, overlapping, gray-green leaves form a
low mat. Small lilac-pink flowers appear in
midsummer. Softens pavers and sharp edges.
The lowest-growing thyme.
Thyme, Winter (Thymus hyemalis)
HERB 4” x 12”
z5
Green foliage has irregular golden patches, which
become red-tinted in winter. Fragrant lavender
flowers appear from August through September.
Thymus x citriodorus ‘Archer’s Gold’
z5
z6
A flavorful, mounding variety with larger leaves
than most other thymes-makes it easier to harvest.
Green leaves with small yellow splotches and pink
flowers appear in early summer.
Thyme Dot Wells
(Thymus vulgaris ‘Dot Wells’)
HERB 1” x 12”
z4
A profusion of deep purple-carmine blooms cover
this tight, deep green groundcover in summer.
Nutmeg-scented. Sun-loving.
Creeping thyme with brilliant golden foliage that
becomes especially bright in winter and spring.
Thyme English Wedgewood
(Thymus vulgaris ‘English Wedgewood’)
Thymus x citriodorus ‘Lemon Frost’
GROUNDCOVER 4” x 12”
HERB 4” x 16”
Thyme Pinewood (Thymus ‘Pinewood’)
Beautiful creeping variety with tiny, aromatic,
green leaves edged in gold.
GROUNDCOVER 2” x 12”
Thyme, Caraway (Thymus herba-barona)
Thyme Narrow Leaf French
(Thymus vulgaris ‘Narrow Leaf French’)
HERB 1-3” x 12”
GROUNDCOVER 2-3” x 12”
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Thyme Orange Balsam
(Thymus vulgaris ‘Orange Balsam’)
Thymus praecox ‘Hartington Silver’
GROUNDCOVER 1” x 12”
z6
This striking thyme features fragrant deep green
leaves edged with wide silvery-white margins. An
ideal choice for borders and edging. Rose-tinged
new growth. Summer flowers are mauve pink.
z4
Starry white flowers top tiny bright green leaves.
Forms a fragrant, tightly matted groundcover.
Perfect along pathways and between pavers.
z6
A quality selection that exudes a fresh lemony
fragrance when walked on. Profuse white flowers
provide a frosty appearance from June to July.
HERB 12” x 18”
TIARELLA (Foamflowers)
Tiarella ‘Neon Lights’
PERENNIAL 6-8” x 18-24”
z4
Neon-green foliage has very black central markings
topped with glowing large white flowers in spring.
Leaves turn almost completely green in summer.
Tiarella ‘Sugar and Spice’
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 12”
z4
Glossy leaves with burgundy markings appear in
summer and last through winter. Pink buds open
to blush-pink flowers in spring, mature to white,
and last for several weeks.
z5
Exhibits zesty orange fragrance and flavor.
Small gray leaves are topped with tiny, tubular,
pale lavender-pink flowers in June and July.
Ornamental and edible.
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Tibouchina - Valeriana
Tradescantia rosea ‘Morning Grace’
TIBOUCHINA (Princess Flower)
PERENNIAL 8-10” x 6-8”
Tibouchina heteromala
PERENNIAL 10’ x 5-8’
z9
Lustrous, velvety-purple flowers are borne high
on 18” red stems from summer through fall. Bold
felted leaves covered with soft hairs give the plant a
golden sheen in sunlight.
z6
Triangular, light pink flowers with attractive
gold stamens perch just above thin, strappy,
medium green foliage. Blooms from June through
September. Attracts pollinators.
Tradescantia x andersoniana ‘Little Doll’
PERENNIAL 14” x 20”
Tibouchina urvilleana
SHRUB 5-10’ x 3-6’
z9
Exotic Brazilian variety with 3” regal purple
blossoms and velvety, ribbed leaves. Blooms
intermittently from May until frost.
Needs winter protection.
TORCHLILY (see Kniphofia)
TRICOLORED MARJORAM
TWO ROW STONECROP (see Sedum)
TYPHA LATIFOLIA ‘VARIEGATA’
(Variegated Cattail)
Tricyrtis formosana ‘Samurai’
TRACHELIUM (Throatwort)
PERENNIAL 16” x 24”
Trachelium caeruleum ‘Hamer Pandora’
z7
Large, lightly scented, deep purple umbels
sport a fluffy appearance. Branching stems and
purple-black foliage. Blooms summer to fall if
deadheaded. Striking.
Typha latifolia (Cattail)
z5
Clusters of speckled, starry, purple flowers grace
glossy green leaves with crisp white edges. A vigorous, easy-to-grow plant for moist, dappled shade.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
TROLLIUS (Globe Flower)
PERENNIAL 18-20” x 18-24”
Tradescantia ‘Angelic Charm’
z5
Angel-white flowers float among clouds of compact
golden foliage and bloom throughout the summer.
z3
Unusual, globe-shaped creamy-white flowers appear in late spring. Foliage is deep green and strongly dissected. Prefers moist soil and cool conditions.
TROPAEOLUM (Nasturtium)
Tradescantia ‘Blushing Bride’
z4
New leaves emerge pink, mature to white, then age
to solid green, with the best color in spring and
winter. Pink flowers appear in summer. Cut back
often to encourage new growth.
Tropaeolum tuberosum v. pillifera
HERB 6-8’ x 2-3’
z7
Known as perennial nasturtium and as a popular
Andean tuber crop. Round, scalloped leaves and
bright orange-red flowers are edible, as are the
tubers, which, when eaten raw, taste like radishes.
Tradescantia ‘Godzilla’
z8
An exotic, broad-leaved trailer covered in purple
felt. Very nice in mixed containers, hanging
baskets, and in the front of a border. Adds a
tropical feel to the understory of any garden space.
Pale pink blooms enhance its appeal.
GRASS 5-6’ x 2’
z4
Bold green-and-white striped leaves highlight
cinnamon-brown cattails. Wonderful for water
gardens and perpetually moist areas. Spreads less
aggressively than the species. UNCINIA (Hook Sedge)
Trollius ‘Alabaster’
TRADESCANTIA (Spiderwort)
PERENNIAL 12” x 24-36”
z9
Diminutive shrub produces small aromatic flowers.
Blossoms in early to late summer are followed by
fruits that taste similar to figs. Reported to have a
strong spice-like odor somewhat like chamomile.
Leaves have traditionally been made into tea and incense, which was used in Central and South America
for its relaxing effects. Harvest leaves after flowering.
TWINSPUR (see Diascia)
TRICYRTIS (Toad Lily)
PERENNIAL 3-4” x 48”
ANNUAL 3-6’ x 1-2’
TREE MALLOW (see Lavatera)
(see Origanum)
PERENNIAL 8-11” x 15”
Turnera diffusa
TURTLEHEAD (see Chelone)
TICKSEED (see Coreopsis)
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
z4
Hundreds of light blue flowers shine on
this compact plant. Cut back to encourage blooms
all summer.
TURNERA DIFFUSA (Damiana)
Uncinia rubra ‘Belinda’s Find’
GRASS 12” x 12-16”
z8
Rich cherry-red leaf margins brighten colorful
bronze foliage. Ideal specimen and especially useful for brightening autumn and winter containers.
VACCINIUM (Blueberry)
Vaccinium ‘Pink Lemonade’
PERENNIAL 4-5’ x 4-5’
z6
This highbush blueberry has bell-shaped, pinkishwhite flowers in spring, followed by deep pink
berries in summer. The fruit has a mild flavor and
good firmness. Beautiful bright orange fall color.
Reddish-brown branches in winter.
TUFTED HAIR GRASS
(see Deschampsia)
TURKISH SPEEDWELL (see Veronica)
VALERIANA
Valeriana supina (Rock Valerian)
PERENNIAL 4” x 12”
z4
Highly aromatic oval leaves form a thick carpet.
Completely covered with fragrant pink flowers in
spring. Naturalizes in sun or partial shade.
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Verbena ‘Homestead Red’ (Hardy Verbena)
VALERIANA SUPINA
PERENNIAL 6-10” x 24-36”
,
z6
Vancouveria (Inside-out Flower)
Vancouveria hexandra
PERENNIAL 16” x 16”
z5
Panicles of white flowers with reflexed petals
appear to be inside-out. Dainty, compound
leaves are light green on top and glaucous blue
underneath. Native to the Pacific Northwest.
Vernonia baldwinii
Red-blooming cousin of the beloved ‘Homestead
Purple’. One of the most cold-hardy verbenas. Grows
low and spreads wide with masses of bright red flowers over dark green foliage spring through fall.
PERENNIAL 3-5’ x 1-2’
Verbena Lanai Lavender Star
Vernonia lettermannii ‘Iron Butterfly’
ANNUAL 12” x 24”
z9
z5
A chance seedling with large gray-green leaves and
strong flower spikes of peachy orange with lighter
centers. Remove spent flowers for rebloom.
Verbascum ‘Pandora’
PERENNIAL 36-40” x 12-18”
Verbena Lanai Lime Green
ANNUAL 8” x 24”
Stately flower spikes are dusky pinkish-purple with
darker centers in midsummer. Removing spent
flowers encourages rebloom.
z4
z9
Bright chartreuse pinwheels cover trailing foliage.
Great for baskets and containers.
VERONICA (Speedwell)
Veronica austriaca ‘Crater Lake Blue’
Verbena Lanai Purple Mosiac
z5
Fluffy, purple disks appear in flattened, loose,
terminal clusters from late summer to fall.
Tolerates a variety of soil conditions.
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Finely textured, threadlike foliage is capped
with brush-like, bright violet-purple flowers
in late summer and early fall. A rich source of
natural nectar, the plant is extremely attractive to
butterflies. Very tolerant of hot, dry locations.
Verbascum Eleanor’s Blush (‘Verpole’)
PERENNIAL 36-48” x 12-18”
z5
PERENNIAL 24-36” x 18-24”
Sports lavender flowers with white stripes.
One of the best trailing verbenas.
VERBASCUM (Mullein)
VERNONIA (Ironweed)
PERENNIAL 12” x 18”
TENDER PERENNIAL 12” x 14”
z9
Dark green foliage with clusters of large purpleand-white-spattered florets. Very easy to grow and
a strong performer.
z5
Striking deep blue flower spikes appear in summer
above neat, mounding foliage.
Veronica ‘Darwin’s Blue’
VERBENA
TENDER PERENNIAL 12” x 14”
Verbena b. ‘Lollipop’ (Brazilian Verbena)
PERENNIAL 24” x 24”
z7
A dwarf form of the widely used Verbena
bonariensis. Clusters of bright lavender flowers
produce an airy canopy throughout the summer.
Its short stature works well in the front of a border
and in containers.
Verbena peruviana ‘Red’ (Hardy Verbena)
PERENNIAL 3-6” x 12-18”
z6
z4
Violet-blue spikes bloom from June to August.
Looks tidy and clean throughout the season.
Carefree and easy to grow.
Veronica ‘Eveline’
PERENNIAL 15-18” x 12”
z4
Purple flower spikes bloom most of the summer
on neat, compact plants.
Veronica ‘Giles van Hees’
PERENNIAL 6-10” x 12”
Verbena tenuisecta ‘Magenta’
TENDER PERENNIAL 6-10” x 12”
,
z7
Verbena hastata (Swamp Verbena)
z3
Serrated leaves climb candelabra-like stems
crowned with spikes of purple-blue flowers in
late summer. A short-lived perennial, it readily
naturalizes when happy. Great along a pond’s edge
and in other moist locations.
Clusters of brilliant magenta flowers provide
nonstop color from spring until frost. Cascading
habit makes it a popular choice for planters.
,
z5
This slow-spreading dwarf variety has lanceshaped, medium green leaves and vertical spikes
of reddish-pink flowers from midsummer
until frost. Remove spent flowers to encourage
additional blooms.
Veronica liwanensis
Verbena ‘Veralena Elegant White’
PERENNIAL 6-10” x 24-36”
PERENNIAL 1-3” x 24”
z7
Pure white flowers bloom all summer long.
Trailing foliage is lovely spilling out of containers.
Also makes a striking seasonal groundcover.
Verbena ‘Homestead Purple’
(Hardy Verbena)
PERENNIAL 8-16” x 24-36”
Unique pink-and-white flower heads contrast with
rich green foliage. Thrives in heat and humidity.
z8
Large, brilliant red flowers from spring through
fall. Semi-upright habit.
PERENNIAL 4’ x 6’
z9
Bright red flowers bloom in profusion all summer
on this spreading groundcover. Vigorous and
beautiful cascading over rocks and slopes.
Verbena Empress Flair Red
PERENNIAL 4” x 12”
PERENNIAL 18-22” x 12-18”
Verbena Lanai Twister Pink
z5
Clusters of bright blue flowers top tiny, round,
glossy leaves in summer. An excellent prostrate
veronica well-suited to gardens in the Rocky
Mountains and the West Coast.
z7
Rich purple flowers bloom profusely all summer
and are very attractive to butterflies. Spreading,
dark green foliage resists mildew. Very vigorous
and trouble-free.
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Veronica peduncularis ‘Georgia Blue’
PERENNIAL 6” x 18”
Viola ‘Columbine’
VIBURNUM
z4
This low-spreading mound becomes completely
covered in round blue flowers with white eyes.
Foliage is reddish green in spring, turning to deep
green in summer and bronze in fall. A Great Plant
Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 12”
Viburnum propinquum
SHRUB 10-12’ x 6’
z6
Delicately tie-dyed, miniature, violet-andwhite pansies are lightly fragrant with nice
stems. A wonderful long-blooming and lowmaintenance selection.
z7
Elegant compact shrub with glossy dark green
foliage. White summer flowers bloom on red
stems and become metallic-blue berries in fall.
Viola coreana ‘Mars’
Veronica prostrata ‘Aztec Gold’
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 12”
VINCA (Periwinkle)
Vinca major ‘Variegata’
Veronica repens
GROUNDCOVER 1” x 6’
z5
Dainty flowers of palest blue last all spring. Forms
a spreading, deep green mat. A superb lawn
substitute, it fills in fast and suppresses weeds.
z3
Bold green-and-white leaves are much larger than
Vinca minor’s. Bears periwinkle flowers from
spring through summer.
Vinca minor ‘Bowle’s Variety’
Veronica spicata ‘Purpleicious’
PERENNIAL 16-20” x 18-20”
z4
Erect, bushy clumps send up tapered spikes of
vibrant purple flowers from late spring through
summer. Excellent in mixed borders and containers.
z5
Dramatic maroon centers and veins on long,
somewhat pointed leaves. Fragrant, mid-spring
blooms of light purple provide a soft contrast to
the foliage.
(see Polygonum)
Spreading, bright gold mat of foliage forms a
groundcover with 6” violet spikes in spring.
Foliage turns chartreuse in partial shade.
PERENNIAL 1” x 18”
PERENNIAL 8” x 12”
VIETNAMESE CORIANDER
z3
Viola cornuta ‘Bowle’s Black’
ANNUAL 6-9” x 12”
z6
Deepest midnight-blue, nearly black violets
grace this heavy-blooming, compact plant.
Beautiful and unusual.
GROUNDCOVER 4-6” x 18-24”
z4
Viola cornuta ‘Etain’
Large, deep periwinkle-blue flowers top shiny
green foliage in spring. This attractive, troublefree, spreading groundcover can handle a variety
of soils and conditions.
Lovely light yellow flowers with lavender edges.
Compact and very free-flowering. Great in borders
and containers.
PERENNIAL 4-6” x 6”
z5
Viola cornuta ‘Ulla’
Veronica spicata ‘Royal Candles’
PERENNIAL 15” x 18”
z3
Crowned with incredibly deep violet-blue flower
spikes in summer, this perennial is compact
and floriferous. Remove spent flower spikes to
encourage additional blooms.
Vinca minor ‘Illumination’
PERENNIAL 3” x 3-6”
GROUNDCOVER 4” x 18”
z4
One-inch, velvety, dark purple blooms feature two
distinct petals that sit atop the flower and resemble
little wings floating above the plant.
In spring, periwinkle-blue flowers provide bold
contrast to brilliant gold leaves edged in green.
z6
Viola ‘Heartthrob’
Veronica spicata ‘Ulster Blue Dwarf’
PERENNIAL 10-12” x 16-20”
z4
Produces masses of intense violet-blue flower
spikes over dense, compact green foliage from
June through October. Requires full sun or partial
shade and moderately fertile, moist, well-drained
soil. Superb in containers.
PERENNIAL 4-8” x 12”
GROUNDCOVER 3-4” x 18-24”
z4
Heart-shaped leaves with bronze-purple markings
appear in spring. Creates a nice groundcover when
planted en masse.
Spring flowers are the color of Merlot. Forms a
tough, easy-to-grow carpet in both sun and shade.
z5
Profuse sky-blue flowers bloom all spring and
summer on this low-growing creeper. An excellent
groundcover whose foliage turns purple in winter.
PERENNIAL 6” x 12”
Vinca minor ‘Ralph Shugert’
Dark green foliage is edged with distinctive cream
margins that set off bright blue flowers in spring.
PERENNIAL 6-9” x 12-16”
z3
Blooms profusely late spring through early
summer. Flowers are violet-blue with white eyes.
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A striking, longtime cottage garden favorite.
Petals are maroon-brown with a shimmer of
iridescent bronze and yellow shining through on
lower petals.
Viola labradorica (Labrador Violet)
PERENNIAL 12” x 12”
VIOLA (Violet)
Veronica x hybrida ‘Christy’
z5
Viola ‘Irish Molly’
GROUNDCOVER 4-6” x 18-24”
z4
Veronica ‘Waterperry Blue’
PERENNIAL 4” x 18”
Vinca minor ‘Merlot’
Viola ‘Blueberry Blush’
PERENNIAL 8-10” x 12”
z6
Each petal is suffused with blueberry-blue spreading from the center. Flowers have a light, sweet
fragrance and rise above heart-shaped leaves.
z2
Dainty violet-blue flowers adorn purple foliage
from May to June. Spreads to form an attractive
groundcover. Versatile.
Viola - Xanthosoma Mafaffa
Viola ‘Molly Sanderson’
Viola ‘Sorbet Mix’
PERENNIAL 6” x 12”
z6
ANNUAL 6-8” x 6-8”
Unique velvety-black flowers with vivid yellow
centers make this cultivar stand out in any setting.
Blooms from late winter through spring.
WHITE MUGWORT (see Artemisia)
z5
An excellent mix of bicolored flowers, even in
winter. Surpasses other cultivars for its hardiness
and sheer flower power. Produces an abundance
of colorful, individually painted blooms above
mounds of dark green foliage.
WHITE ROCKROSE (see Cistus)
x
WHITE SNAKEROOT (see Eupatorium)
Viola obliqua ‘Red Giant’
PERENNIAL 6”x 6”
z5
Large, fragrant, rose-red flowers in early spring.
Oval-to-heart-shaped leaves are medium green.
Plant in large groups for best effect.
WHITE WOOD SORREL (see Oxalis)
Viola stojanowii
PERENNIAL 3” x 8”
z8
Tightly clumping with narrow, deep green leaves.
Displays numerous 1/2” bright yellow blossoms
with darker centers.
WILD GINGER (see Asarum)
Viola walteri ‘Silver Gem’
WINDFLOWER (see Anemone)
Viola obliqua ‘Royal Robe’
PERENNIAL 6-8” x 12”
z4
Fragrant, dark purple flowers cover this charming
violet in early spring. A good choice for
underplanting shrubs or massing in drifts.
Edible blooms are striking in salads.
PERENNIAL 3-5” x 10-15”
z5
Heart-shaped, silver-streaked foliage with trailing
stems form a tidy mat. Delicate lavender flowers
from March to fall.
WINTER SAVORY (see Satureja)
WOOD ASTER (see Aster)
Viola odorata ‘Blue Remington’
PERENNIAL 6” x 15”
z5
Large blue violets appear in profusion from late
winter through spring and sometimes again in fall.
Glossy green foliage is neat and trouble-free.
VIOLET (see Viola)
WOOD CRANESBILL (see Geranium)
VIRGINIA STRAWBERRY
WOOD POPPY (see Stylophorum)
(see Fragaria)
Viola odorata ‘Rosina’
PERENNIAL 2-4” x 6”
Waldsteinia fragarioides
GROUNDCOVER 4” x 10”
z3
Sunny yellow flowers are scattered over
strawberry-like foliage. A tough, mat-forming
groundcover that tolerates a wide variety of
conditions. Inedible berries in summer.
Viola praemorsa (Prairie Violet)
z6
Dusty purple foliage intensifies with direct summer
sun exposure. Cold hardy and tolerant of many
climatic conditions.
Viola ‘Purple Showers’
z4
Deep purple flowers bloom continuously from
May through July. Glossy deep green foliage.
Often reblooms in fall.
WOODLAND SEA OATS
(see Chasmanthium)
WOODLAND STRAWBERRY
(see Fragaria)
WOOD’S ASTER (see Aster)
Waldsteinia ternata
GROUNDCOVER 6” x 12”
PERENNIAL 6” x 18”
WOODLAND PHLOX (see Phlox)
WALDSTEINIA (Barren Strawberry)
z5
Dusky-pink flowers bloom in early spring over
heart-shaped leaves. Prefers moist conditions.
PERENNIAL 3-6” x 3-6”
WILD INDIGO (see Baptisia)
z4
A strawberry-like groundcover that forms a
dense mat of shiny leaves. Little yellow flowers in
spring. Spreads nicely, not invasively. A good lowmaintenance groundcover.
WOOLLY LAVENDER
(see Lavandula lanata)
WORMLEAF STONECROP
(see Sedum)
WALL FLOWER (see Erysimum)
WORMWOOD (see Artemisia)
Viola ‘Rebecca’
PERENNIAL 6-10” x 8-12”
z6
Pure white violets feature slightly ruffled,
feathered, purple edges from spring through fall.
A well-behaved variety.
WESTERN MEADOW SEDGE
(see Carex)
WHITE FLOWERING STONECROP
(see Sedum)
WHITE LEAF FUCHSIA
(see Zauschneria)
XANTHOSOMA MAFAFFA
(Giant Taro)
Xanthosoma mafaffa ‘Lime Zinger’
TENDER PERENNIAL 4-6’ x 4-6’
z10
Spectacularly huge lime-green foliage grows to
4’ tall or more. Marvelous for creating a glowing,
tropical effect in containers and near water.
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Yarrow - Zinnia
YARROW (see Achillea)
ZAUSCHNERIA (California Fuchsia)
Zauschneria garrettii ‘Orange Carpet’
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 15-20”
YUCCA (Adam’s Needle)
Produces tubular, brilliant scarlet-orange flowers
in late summer over green-gray leaves.
Yucca dismentiana ‘Blue Boy
PERENNIAL 2’ x 3’
z8
Dusty purple foliage intensifies with direct
summer sun. Cold-hardy and tolerant of many
climatic conditions, this yucca is a great alternative
to cordyline and Phormium.
Yucca filamentosa ‘Bright Edge’
PERENNIAL 4’ x 3’
z3
z4
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ICON KEY
Zauschneria septentrionalis ‘Select Mattole’
Sun
PERENNIAL 8-12” x 15-18”
Part Shade
z7
Frosted silvery leaves contrast beautifully with
tubular, bright orange flowers that appear from
midsummer through mid-fall. A Great Plant Pick
for the Pacific Northwest.
Shade
Attracts Bees
Attracts Birds
Succulent green leaves have sunny-gold margins
and form large, spiky rosettes. Tall, nodding
clusters of white blooms are dramatic and showy.
A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Attracts Butterflies
ZINNIA
Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’
z5
A brilliant gold stripe accentuates the center of
each broad green leaf. At its best in late summer.
Fragrant creamy-white flowers appear in late
spring above rose-blushed leaves. A Great Plant
Pick for the Pacific Northwest.
Attracts Hummingbirds
Zinnia grandiflora
ANNUAL 4” x 15”
PERENNIAL 3’ x 3’
2014
z4
This American Southwest native wildflower bears a profusion of bright-yellow-to-goldenyellow flowers
Culinary Uses
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Fabulous Foliage
Fall / Winter Color
Fire Resistant
Yucca gloriosa var. recurvifolia ‘Bright Star’
PERENNIAL 36” x 36”
Fragrant
z7
Tricolored, sword-like foliage forms a rosette in
shades of ivory, pink, and green. Lavender flowers
rise above the blades in summer.
Good for Cut Flowers
Good For Tea
Interesting Fruit or Bark
Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming
Yucca rostrata ‘Sapphire Skies’
PERENNIAL 4-6’ x 4-6’
z6
Stunning, long, powder-blue leaves quickly grow
into a 3’ x 4’ specimen. Over time, it develops a
stout trunk to a height of 4’ or more. At maturity,
spectacular spires of ivory flowers appear in
summer. Requires excellent drainage.
May Naturalize
Medicinal Uses
PPA Plant of the year
Prostrate or vining growth habit
Rockery or Alpine Plant
Tolerates Moist Soil
ZALUZIANSKYA
Takes Light Foot Traffic
Zaluzianskya ovata
(Evening Scented Phlox)
PERENNIAL 3” x 12”
z8
A rare, unusual charmer featuring white pinwheel
flowers with maroon reverses. Blooms open
during the day and release a strong chocolate
fragrance at night.
Refer to this handy
ICON KEY while perusing
the plant listings throughout
this design guide.
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Agastache mexicana ‘Sangria’ . . . . . . . . . . 66
Abelia grandiflora ‘Lucky Lots’ . . . . . . . . . 64
Agastache ‘Pstessene’ Coronado Red. . . . . . 66
Allium senescens ‘Glaucum’
(Cowlick Onion). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Abelia ‘Raspberry Profusion’ . . . . . . . . . . 64
Agastache rupestris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Alternanthera ficoidea ‘Partytime’ . . . . . . . 68
Abelia ‘Sunshine Daydream’ . . . . . . . . . . 64
Agastache rupestris ‘Apache Sunset’ . . . . . . 66
Alternanthera ficoidea ‘Red Threads’ . . . . . 68
Abutilon ‘Apricot’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Agastache ‘Summer Fiesta’ . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Alyssum montanum ‘Luna’ . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Abutilon ‘Challo’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Agastache ‘Summer Glow’ . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Smoky’ . . . . . . . . . 68
Abutilon ‘Harvest Moon’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Agastache ‘Summer Sky’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Abutilon ‘Hot Pink’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Agave americana var. protoamericana
‘Silver Surfer’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Amsonia ciliata ‘Halfway to Arkansas’. . . . . 68
Agave ‘Blue Glow’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Anacyclus depressus ‘Silver Kisses’ . . . . . . . 69
Agave bracteosa ‘Calamar’ . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Andropogon gerardi ‘Lord Snowdon’ . . . . . 69
Agave funkiana ‘Fatal Attraction’. . . . . . . . 66
Andropogon gerardi ‘Roundtree’ . . . . . . . . 69
Agave gentryi ‘Jaws’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Anemone hupehensis ‘Prince Henry’ . . . . . 69
Agave harvardiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Anemone hupehensis ‘September Charm’. . . 69
Agave montana ‘Baccarat’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Agave ocahui . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Anemone nemorosa ‘Robinsoniana’
(Wood Anemone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Agave ovatifolia ‘Frosty Blue’ . . . . . . . . . . 66
Anemone ‘Pink Kiss’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Agave parrasana ‘Meat Claw’ . . . . . . . . . . 66
Anemone tomentosa ‘Robustissima’ . . . . . . 69
Agave parryi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Anemone x hybrida ‘Alba’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Agave parryi ‘J.C. Raulston’ . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Anemone x hybrida ‘Bodnant Burgundy’ . . . 69
Agave parryi ssp. huachucensis . . . . . . . . . 67
Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’. . . . . 69
Agave parryi ssp. truncata. . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Anemone x hybrida ‘Lady Gilmore’ . . . . . . 69
Agave schidigera ‘Black Widow’ . . . . . . . . 67
Anemone x hybrida ‘Margarete’ . . . . . . . . 69
Agave schidigera ‘Mr. Ripples’ . . . . . . . . . 67
Anemone x hybrida ‘Pamina’ . . . . . . . . . . 69
Agave schidigera ‘Shira ito no Ohi’. . . . . . . 67
Anemone x hybrida ‘Praecox’. . . . . . . . . . 69
Agave ‘Sharkskin Shoes’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Angelica gigas (Purple Angelica) . . . . . . . . 69
Agave striata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Angelica pachycarpa
(Glossy-Leaved Angelica). . . . . . . . . . 69
Abutilon ‘Lucky Lantern Red’. . . . . . . . . . 64
Abutilon ‘Lucky Lantern Yellow’ . . . . . . . . 64
Abutilon megapotamican . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Abutilon ‘Mobile Pink’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Abutilon pictum ‘Thompsonii’ . . . . . . . . . 64
Abutilon pictum ‘Thompsonii Yellow’ . . . . . 64
Abutilon ‘Strybing Red’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Abutilon ‘Temple Bells’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Abutilon x hybridum ‘Voodoo’ . . . . . . . . . 64
Abutilon x suntense ‘Fine China’ . . . . . . . . 64
Abutilon x suntense ‘Violetta’ . . . . . . . . . . 64
Acanthus mollis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Acanthus spinosus (Spiny Bear’s Breeches) . . 64
Achillea millefolium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Achillea millefolium ‘Fireland’ . . . . . . . . . 64
Achillea millefolium ‘Lilac Beauty’ . . . . . . . 64
Achillea millefolium ‘Summerwine’ . . . . . . 65
Achillea millefolium ‘Terra Cotta’ . . . . . . . 65
Achillea millefolium ‘Walter Funcke’ . . . . . 65
Achillea ‘Moonshine’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Achillea New Vintage Violet* . . . . . . . . . . 65
Aconitum carmichaelii ‘Barker’s Variety’ . . . 65
Aconitum henryi ‘Spark’s Variety’ . . . . . . . 65
Aconitum paniculatum ‘Roseum’. . . . . . . . 65
Aconitum septentrionale ‘Ivorine’ . . . . . . . 65
Acorus gramineus ‘Oborozuki’ . . . . . . . . . 65
Acorus gramineus ‘Ogon’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Aegopodium podagraria ‘Variegatum’ . . . . . 65
Agapanthus africanus ‘Peter Pan’ . . . . . . . . 65
Agapanthus ‘Storm Cloud’ . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Agastache ‘Astello Indigo’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Agastache aurantiaca ‘Apricot Sunrise’. . . . . 65
Agastache aurantiaca ‘Fragrant Delight’ . . . . 65
Agastache aurantiaca ‘Navajo Sunset’ . . . . . 65
Agastache barberi ‘Firebird’. . . . . . . . . . . 65
Agastache barberi ‘Tutti Frutti’ . . . . . . . . . 65
Agastache ‘Blue Blazes’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Agastache ‘Blue Boa’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Agastache cana ‘Heather Queen’ . . . . . . . . 66
Agastache ‘Cotton Candy’. . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Agastache foeniculum ‘Golden Jubilee’ . . . . 66
Agastache mexicana Acapulco ‘Orange’ . . . . 66
Agastache mexicana Acapulco
‘Salmon & Pink’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Agave utahensis v. utahensis . . . . . . . . . . 67
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Amsonia hubrichtii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Agave victoriae-reginae ‘Porcupine’ . . . . . . 67
Anthemis biebersteiniana
(Dwarf Silverleaf Marguerite Daisy) . . . . 69
Agave ‘Zebra’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Antirrhinum ‘Bronze Dragon’ . . . . . . . . . 69
Agropyron magellanicum . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Antirrhinum ‘Chantilly Peach’ . . . . . . . . . 69
Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Antirrhinum ‘Night and Day’. . . . . . . . . . 70
Ajuga genevensis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Aquilegia alpina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’ . . . . . . . . . . 67
Aquilegia ‘Biedermeier’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Ajuga reptans ‘Blueberry Muffin’ . . . . . . . . 67
Aquilegia canadensis ‘Little Lanterns’ . . . . . 70
Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’ . . . . . . . . 67
Aquilegia chrysantha ‘Yellow Queen’ . . . . . 70
Ajuga reptans ‘Catlin’s Giant’ . . . . . . . . . . 67
Aquilegia flabellata ‘Blue Angel’ . . . . . . . . 70
Ajuga reptans ‘Silver Queen’ . . . . . . . . . . 67
Aquilegia skinnerii ‘Tequila Sunrise’ . . . . . . 70
Albizia julibrissin ‘Summer Chocolate’ . . . . 67
Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Clementine Blue’. . . . . . 70
Alcea ‘Indian Springs’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Clementine Dark Purple’ . 70
Alcea ‘Mars Magic’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Clementine Red’ . . . . . . 70
Alcea rosea ‘Chater’s Double Apricot’ . . . . . 68
Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Clementine Salmon Rose’ 70
Alcea rosea ‘Chater’s Double Purple’ . . . . . . 68
Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Clementine White’. . . . . 70
Alcea rosea ‘Chater’s Double Red’ . . . . . . . 68
Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Leprechaun Gold’ . . . . . 70
Alcea rosea ‘Chater’s Double Yellow’ . . . . . . 68
Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Nora Barlow’ . . . . . . . . 70
Alcea rosea ‘Halo Blush’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Ruby Port’ . . . . . . . . . 70
Alcea rosea ‘Halo Cerise’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Alcea rosea ‘Nigra’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Aquilegia vulgaris
‘Winky Double Dark Blue-White’ . . . . . 70
Alcea rosea ‘Polarstar’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Aquilegia ‘Winky Purple-White’ . . . . . . . . 70
Alcea rosea ‘Sunshine’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Arabis caucasica ‘Pixie Cream’ . . . . . . . . . 70
Alchemilla alpina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Arabis caucasica ‘Snowcap’ . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Alchemilla mollis ‘Auslese’ . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Arabis caucasica ‘Variegata’ . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Allium cernuum (Nodding Onion) . . . . . . 68
Arabis ferdinandi-coburgi ‘Old Gold’ . . . . . 70
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Arabis x arendsii ‘La Fraicheur’. . . . . . . . . 70
Astilbe thunbergii ‘Ostrich Plume’ . . . . . . . 73
Begonia ‘Rex Cool White’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Aralia cordata ‘Sun King’ (Golden Aralia). . . 70
Astilbe thunbergii ‘Professor Van der Wielen’ 73
Begonia ‘Rex Pink’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ‘Massachusetts’. . . . 71
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Amethyst’ . . . . . . . . . . 73
Bellis perennis ‘Pomponette Mix’ . . . . . . . 76
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ‘Vancouver Jade’ . . . 71
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Bridal Veil’. . . . . . . . . . 73
Bellis perennis ‘Pomponette Red’. . . . . . . . 76
Arenaria montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Bumalda’. . . . . . . . . . . 73
Bellis perennis ‘Pomponette Rose’ . . . . . . . 76
Argyranthemum ‘Perfect Pink’ . . . . . . . . . 71
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Cattleya’ . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Bergenia ‘Abendglocken’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Arisarum proboscideum (Mouse Tail). . . . . 71
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Fanal’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Bergenia ‘Abendglut’ (Evening Glow) . . . . . 76
Armeria maritima ‘Dusseldorf ’. . . . . . . . . 71
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Hyacinth’ . . . . . . . . . . 73
Bergenia agavifolia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Armeria maritima ‘Rubrifolia’ . . . . . . . . . 71
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Lilli Goos’ . . . . . . . . . . 73
Bergenia ‘Beethoven’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Armeria ‘Victor Reiter’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Red Charm’ . . . . . . . . . 73
Bergenia ‘Bressingham Ruby’ . . . . . . . . . . 76
Arrhenatherum elatius bulbosum
‘Variegatum’ (Striped Oat Grass). . . . . . 71
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Snowdrift’ . . . . . . . . . . 73
Bergenia cordifolia ‘Winterglut’ . . . . . . . . 76
Astilbe x japonica ‘Avalanche’. . . . . . . . . . 73
Bergenia ‘Glockenturm’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Artemisia absinthium ‘Lambrook Silver’ . . . 71
Astilbe x japonica ‘Peach Blossom’ . . . . . . . 73
Bergenia hybrida ‘Baby Doll’ . . . . . . . . . . 76
Artemisia dracunculus ‘Sativus’
(French Tarragon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Astilbe x japonica ‘Queen of Holland’ . . . . . 73
Bergenia ‘Morgenrote’ (Morning Red). . . . . 76
Astilbe x japonica ‘Rhineland’ . . . . . . . . . 73
Bergenia ‘Pink Dragonfly’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Artemisia lactiflora ‘Guizhou’. . . . . . . . . . 71
Athyrium filix-femina ‘Lady in Red’
(Lady Fern) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Bergenia purpurascens . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Artemisia ludoviciana ‘Valerie Finnis’ . . . . . 71
Athyrium filix-femina (Tatting Fern) . . . . . 74
Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Bergenia ‘Silberlicht’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Artemisia pycnocephala ‘David’s Choice’ . . . 71
Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’
(Japanese Painted Fern) . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Berlandiera lyrata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’. . . . . 71
Aubrieta ‘Dr. Mules’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Artichoke ‘Green Globe’
(Cynara scolymus ‘Green Globe’) . . . . . 71
Aubrieta ‘Dr. Mules Variegata’ . . . . . . . . . 74
Artichoke ‘Violetta’
(Cynara scolymus ‘Violetta’) . . . . . . . . 71
Aubrieta x cultorum ‘Large Flowered Mix’ . . 74
Artemisia ‘Huntington’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Arum italicum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Aruncus dioicus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Aruncus ‘Misty Lace’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Asarum caudatum (Western Wild Ginger) . . 72
Asarum europaeum (European Wild Ginger) 72
Asclepias incarnata ‘Cinderella’ (Milkweed) . 72
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Aubrieta ‘Red Flowering Variegated’ . . . . . . 74
Aubrieta x cultorum ‘Rokey’s Purple’ . . . . . 74
Aurinia saxatile ‘Gold Ball’ . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Azara integrifolia ‘Variegata’ . . . . . . . . . . 74
Azara microphylla (Boxleaf Azara). . . . . . . 74
Azorella trifurcata ‘Nana’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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Bergenia ‘Ruby Elf ’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Bidens ferulifolia Namid Compact Yellow. . . 76
Blechnum spicant (Deer Fern) . . . . . . . . . 76
Borage (Borago officinalis) . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition’ . . . . . 77
Brachyscome ‘Radiant Magenta’ . . . . . . . . 77
Brugmansia ‘Charles Grimaldi’ . . . . . . . . . 77
Brugmansia x candida ‘Miner’s Claim’ . . . . . 77
Brugmansia x cubensis ‘Snowbank’ . . . . . . 77
Brunnera macrophylla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Hadspen Cream’ . . . 77
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ . . . . . . . 77
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Looking Glass’ . . . . 77
Asclepias tuberosa ‘Gay Butterflies’
(Butterfly Weed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Bacopa ‘Colossal Blue’ (‘Balabolue’) . . . . . . 74
Asparagus ‘Purple Passion’ . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Bacopa ‘Dark Pink’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Astelia ‘Silver Shadow’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Bacopa ‘Great White’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Aster ageratoides ‘Starshine’. . . . . . . . . . . 72
Bacopa ‘Gulliver Lilac’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Aster divaricatus ‘Eastern Star’ . . . . . . . . . 72
Ballota acetabulosa (Greek Horehound). . . . 74
Aster dumosus ‘Alice Haslam’. . . . . . . . . . 72
Baptisia australis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Eldorado’ . . . . . . 78
Aster dumosus
‘Professor Anton Kippenburg’ . . . . . . . 72
Baptisia ‘Carolina Moonlight’. . . . . . . . . . 74
Calamagrostis arundinacea brachytricha . . . 78
Baptisia ‘Purple Smoke’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Calamagrostis foliosus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Aster dumosus ‘Wood’s Blue’ . . . . . . . . . . 72
Baptisia ‘Solar Flare’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Avalanche’ . . . . . 78
Aster dumosus ‘Wood’s Pink’ . . . . . . . . . . 72
Baptisia ‘Spilled Buttermilk’. . . . . . . . . . . 75
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ . . . 78
Aster dumosus ‘Wood’s Purple’ . . . . . . . . . 72
Baptisia ‘Twilite Prairieblues’ . . . . . . . . . . 75
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Overdam’ . . . . . 78
Aster ‘Kickin Carmine Red’ . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Basil, Genovese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Calamintha nepeta ‘White Cloud’ . . . . . . . 78
Aster ‘Kickin Mauve’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Basil, Greek Columnar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Calandrinia spectabilis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Aster ‘Kickin Purple’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Basil, Magic Mountain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Calceolaria biflora ‘Goldcap’ . . . . . . . . . . 78
Aster lateriflorus ‘Prince’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Basil, Pesto Perpetuo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Calendula officinalis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Aster novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’ . . . . . . 73
Basil, Rubin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Calibrachoa ‘Callie Bright Red’ . . . . . . . . . 78
Aster oblongifolius ‘Dream of Beauty’ . . . . . 73
Basil, Thai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Calibrachoa ‘Callie Light Blue’ . . . . . . . . . 78
Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Bay Laurel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Calibrachoa ‘Callie Star Pink’ . . . . . . . . . . 78
Aster x lateriflorus ‘Coombe Fishacre’ . . . . . 73
Bay Laurel, Crestwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Calibrachoa ‘Can Can Terra Cotta’ . . . . . . . 78
Astilbe chinensis ‘Pumila’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Bay Laurel, Willowleaf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Calibrachoa ‘Double Lemon’ . . . . . . . . . . 78
Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii ‘Purpurkerze’ . 73
Begonia boliviensis ‘Bonfire Chocolate Red’ . 75
Calibrachoa ‘Double Rose Chai’ . . . . . . . . 78
Astilbe ‘Delft Lace’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Begonia ‘Bonfire Orange’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Calibrachoa MB ‘Bouquet Cream’ . . . . . . . 78
Astilbe simplicifolia ‘Hennie Graafland’ . . . . 73
Begonia ‘Gene Daniels’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Calibrachoa MB® ‘Brilliant Pink’ . . . . . . . . 78
Astilbe thunbergii ‘Betsy Cuperus’ . . . . . . . 73
Begonia ‘Rex Cherry Mint’ . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Calibrachoa MB® ‘Neon Yellow’ . . . . . . . . 78
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Brunnera macrophylla ‘Variegata’ . . . . . . . 77
Burnet (Poterium officinalis) . . . . . . . . . . 77
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Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Dark Knight’ . . . 81
Cistus x pulverulentus ‘Sunset’ . . . . . . . . . 84
Calibrachoa MF ‘Double Red’ . . . . . . . . . 79
Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Summer Sorbet’ . 81
Cistus x purpureus (Orchid Rockrose) . . . . 84
Calibrachoa Mini Famous ‘Apricot Red Eye’ . 79
Catananche caerulea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Cistus x skanbergii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Calibrachoa Mini Famous ‘Dark Blue’ . . . . . 79
Catnip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Cleome ‘Senorita Rosalita®’ . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Calibrachoa Mini Famous ‘Double Amethyst’ 79
Catnip, Lemon (Nepeta cataria ‘Citriodora’) . 81
Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice . . . . . . . . . . 84
Calibrachoa Mini Famous ‘Double Magenta’ . 79
Ceanothus ‘Centennial’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Coleus ‘Alabama Sunset’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Calibrachoa Mini Famous ‘Purple’ . . . . . . . 79
Ceanothus Concha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Coleus ‘Chaotic Rose’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Callicarpa dichotoma ‘Early Amethyst’ . . . . 79
Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Coleus ‘Dark Chocolate’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Callicarpa japonica ‘Snow Storm’. . . . . . . . 79
Ceanothus gloriosus (Pt Reyes). . . . . . . . . 81
Coleus ‘Florida City Yalaha’ . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Calocephalus brownii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Coleus ‘Gnash Rambler’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Camassia quamash (Small Camas) . . . . . . . 79
Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis
‘Diamond Heights’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Campanula ‘Birch Hybrid’ . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Ceanothus impressus ‘Vandenberg’ . . . . . . 81
Coleus ‘Kong Mosaic’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Campanula carpatica ‘Deep Blue Clips’ . . . . 79
Ceanothus ‘Italian Skies’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Coleus ‘Peter’s Wonder’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Campanula carpatica ‘Samantha’ . . . . . . . . 79
Ceanothus ‘Julia Phelps’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Coleus Royal Glissade (aka Solenostemon) . . 84
Campanula carpatica ‘White Clips’. . . . . . . 79
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Coleus ‘Rustic Orange’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Campanula cochleariifolia ‘Bavarian Blue’ . . 79
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus ‘Zanzibar’ . . . . . . . 82
Coleus ‘Sedona’ (aka Solenostemon) . . . . . . 84
Campanula garganica ‘Dickson’s Gold’ . . . . 79
Ceanothus Tuxedo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Coleus ‘Solar Sunrise’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Campanula glomerata ‘Emerald’ . . . . . . . . 79
Ceanothus ‘Victoria’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Coleus ‘Songbird’ (aka Solenostemon). . . . . 84
Campanula glomerata ‘Freya’ . . . . . . . . . . 79
Ceanothus x pallidus ‘Marie Simon’ . . . . . . 82
Coleus ‘Tell Tale Heart’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Campanula glomerata ‘Joan Elliott’ . . . . . . 79
Celosia ‘Intenza’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Coleus ‘Tiny Red Toes’ (aka Solenostemon) . 85
Campanula persicifolia ‘Alba’ . . . . . . . . . . 79
Cerastium candidissimum . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Coleus ‘Wasabi’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Campanula persicifolia ‘Hidcote Amethyst’. . 79
Cerastium tomentosum ‘Silver Carpet’ . . . . 82
Colocasia ‘Bikini-tini’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Campanula persicifolia ‘La Belle’ . . . . . . . . 79
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
(Hardy Plumbago) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Colocasia ‘Jet Black Wonder’ . . . . . . . . . . 85
Chaenorrhinum origanifolium
‘Summer Skies’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Convallaria majalis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Campanula persicifolia ‘Telham Beauty’. . . . 79
Campanula portenschlagiana . . . . . . . . . . 80
Campanula poscharskyana . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Coleus ‘Henna’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Colocasia ‘Sangria’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Chamomile, Flore Pleno
(Chamaemelum nobile ‘Flore Pleno’) . . . 82
Convallaria majalis ‘Aureovariegata’ . . . . . . 85
Campanula poscharskyana ‘Blue Gown’ . . . . 80
Campanula punctata ‘Hot Lips’. . . . . . . . . 80
Chamomile, Roman (Chamaemelum nobile) 82
Convolvulus cneorum (Bush Morning Glory) 85
Campanula ‘Sarastro’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Campanula trachelium ‘Bernice’ . . . . . . . . 80
Chamomile, Treneague
(Chamaemelum nobile Treneague) . . . . 82
Convolvulus mauritanicus
(Ground Morning Glory) . . . . . . . . . . 85
Campanula x pulloides ‘Jelly Bells’ . . . . . . . 80
Chasmanthium latifolium. . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Coprosma ‘Pina Colada’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Canna ‘Australia’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Chelone lyonii ‘Hot Lips’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Coprosma repens ‘Pink Splendor’ . . . . . . . 85
Canna ‘Bengal Tiger’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) . . . . . . . . 82
Coprosma ‘Tequila sunrise’ . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Canna ‘Intrigue’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Chives, Garlic (Allium tuberosum) . . . . . . 83
Cordyline australis ‘Red Sensation’. . . . . . . 85
Capsicum annuum ‘Black Pearl’ . . . . . . . . 80
Chives, Giant-Flowered
(Allium schoenoprasum ‘Forescate’). . . . 83
Cordyline australis ‘Southern Splendor’ . . . . 85
Chives, Rising StarAllium (‘Rising Star’) . . . 83
Cordyline ‘Chocolate Queen’ . . . . . . . . . . 85
Choisya arizonica ‘Aztec Pearl’ . . . . . . . . . 83
Cordyline ‘Renegade Tana’ . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’ . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Cordyline ‘Sunrise’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Chrysanthemopsis hosmariense . . . . . . . . 83
Coreopsis auriculata ‘Elfin Gold’ . . . . . . . . 86
Cilantro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Coreopsis auriculata ‘Jethro Tull’ . . . . . . . . 86
Cimicifuga ‘Black Negligee’ . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Coreopsis ‘Bengal Tiger’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Cimicifuga Carbonella. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Coreopsis Big Bang ‘Redshift’. . . . . . . . . . 86
Cimicifuga ‘Chocoholic’ (aka Actaea) . . . . . 83
Coreopsis Big Bang ‘Star Cluster’. . . . . . . . 86
Cimicifuga ‘Hillside Black Beauty’ . . . . . . . 83
Coreopsis ‘Garnet’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Cimicifuga ramosa ‘Atropurpurea’ . . . . . . . 83
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Baby Sun’ . . . . . . . . 86
Cimicifuga simplex ‘White Pearl’. . . . . . . . 83
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Flying Saucers’ . . . . . 86
Cistus ‘Blanche’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Santa Fe’ . . . . . . . . 86
Cistus ‘Elma’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Sunray’ . . . . . . . . . 86
Cistus incanus ‘Creticus’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Tequila Sunrise’ . . . . 86
Cistus ‘Mickie’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Coreopsis ‘Imperial Sun’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Cistus salviifolius ‘Prostratus’ . . . . . . . . . . 83
Coreopsis lanceolata ‘Sterntaler’ . . . . . . . . 86
Cistus ‘Silver Pink’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Coreopsis ‘Mercury Rising’ . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Cistus x corbariensis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Coreopsis ‘Red Satin’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Carex comans ‘Frosted Curls’ . . . . . . . . . . 80
Carex dolichostachya ‘Kaga nishiki’ . . . . . . 80
Carex elata ‘Bowle’s Golden’. . . . . . . . . . . 80
Carex flacca ‘Blue Zinger’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Carex flagellifera ‘Kiwi’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Carex laxiculmus ‘Hobb’ (‘Blue Bunny’) . . . . 80
Carex morrowii ‘Aureovariegata’ . . . . . . . . 80
Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’ . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Carex muskingumensis ‘Ice Fountains’ . . . . 80
Carex nigra ‘Variegata’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Carex oshimenis ‘Everillo’. . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Carex oshimensis ‘Everest’ . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’ . . . . . . . . . . 81
Carex phyllocephala ‘Sparkler’ . . . . . . . . . 81
Carex praegracilis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Carex testacea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Carex trifida ‘Rekohu Sunrise’ . . . . . . . . . 81
Carex tumilicola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Blue Mist’ . . . . 81
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Calibrachoa MB ‘Wine’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Convallaria majalis ‘Rosea’ . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Cordyline australis ‘Torbay Dazzler’ . . . . . . 85
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Coreopsis rosea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Dahlia ‘Gallery Singer’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Dianthus ‘Witch Doctor’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Coreopsis ‘Ruby Frost’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Dahlia ‘Happy Single Date’ . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Diascia ‘Blackthorn Apricot’ . . . . . . . . . . 91
Coreopsis ‘Snowberry’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Dahlia ‘Happy Single Flame’ . . . . . . . . . . 89
Diascia fetcaniensis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Coreopsis tripteris ‘Flower Tower’ . . . . . . . 86
Dahlia ‘Happy Single Wink’. . . . . . . . . . . 89
Diascia integerrima ‘Coral Canyon’ . . . . . . 91
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’ . . . . . . . 86
Dahlia ‘Mystic Dreamer’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Diascia ‘Lucy’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’ . . . . . . . . . 86
Dahlia ‘Mystic Enchantment’ . . . . . . . . . . 89
Diascia Piccadilly ‘Denim Blue’. . . . . . . . . 91
Coreopsis x ‘Full Moon’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Dahlia ‘Mystic Haze’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Diascia ‘Redstart’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Coriander, Vietnamese . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Dahlia ‘Mystic® Illusion’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Diascia ‘Ruby Field’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Cornus alba ‘Elegantissima’
(Siberian Dogwood). . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Dahlia ‘Mystic Spirit’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Dicentra ‘Burning Hearts’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Datura meteloides ‘Double Lavender’ . . . . . 89
Dicentra formosa ‘Bacchanal’. . . . . . . . . . 92
Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’
(Redtwig Dogwood). . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Delosperma congestum ‘Gold Nugget’. . . . . 89
Dicentra formosa ‘Langtrees’ . . . . . . . . . . 92
Cornus sericea ‘Cardinal’
(Redtwig Dogwood). . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Delosperma cooperi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Dicentra ‘Ivory Hearts’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Delosperma dyeri ‘Red Mountain’™ . . . . . . 90
Dicentra spectabilis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Corydalis ‘Blue Heron’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Delosperma nubigenum. . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Corydalis ‘Canary Feathers’ . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Delosperma ‘Oberg’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Dicentra spectabilis ‘Gold Heart’ . . . . . . . . 92
Cosmos atrosanguineus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Delosperma ‘P001S’, ‘Fire Spinner’ . . . . . . . 90
Dicentra spectabilis ‘Valentine’ . . . . . . . . . 92
Cosmos atrosanguineus ‘Choca Mocha’ . . . . 87
Delosperma ‘Table Mountain’ (‘John Proffitt’) 90
Dicentra x hybrida ‘Candy Hearts’ . . . . . . . 92
Cosmos ‘Rubenza’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Delphinium elatum ‘Guardian Blue’ . . . . . . 90
Dichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’ . . . . . . . . 92
Cosmos ‘Sensation Mix’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Delphinium elatum ‘Guardian Lavender’ . . . 90
Digiplexis ‘Illumination Flame’ . . . . . . . . . 92
Cotinus coggygria ‘Daydream’ . . . . . . . . . 87
Delphinium elatum ‘Guardian White’ . . . . . 90
Digitalis ‘Dalmatian Crème’. . . . . . . . . . . 92
Cotinus coggygria ‘Golden Spirit’ . . . . . . . 87
Delphinium grandiflorum ‘Blue Butterfly’ . . 90
Digitalis ‘Dalmatian Rose’. . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Cotula ‘Tiffendell Gold’
(Creeping Gold Buttons) . . . . . . . . . . 87
Delphinium grandiflorum ‘Summer Blues’ . . 90
Digitalis ‘Goldcrest’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Delphinium grandiflorum ‘Summer Cloud’. . 90
Digitalis grandiflora ‘Carillon’ . . . . . . . . . 92
Crassula capitella ‘Campfire’ . . . . . . . . . . 87
Delphinium grandiflorum‘Summer Morning’ 90
Digitalis purpurea ‘Alba’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Crocosmia ‘Citron’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Delphinium Pacific Giants ‘Black Knight’ . . . 90
Digitalis purpurea ‘Apricot’ . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Crocosmia ‘Ember Glow’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Digitalis purpurea ‘Camelot Lavender’ . . . . 92
Crocosmia ‘Emily McKenzie’ . . . . . . . . . . 87
Delphinium x belladonna
‘Connecticut Yankee’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Dendranthema ‘Clara Curtis’ . . . . . . . . . . 90
Digitalis purpurea ‘Camelot White’ . . . . . . 92
Crocosmia masoniorum
‘Bressingham Beacon’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Dennstaedtia punctilobula
(Hay-scented Fern) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Digitalis purpurea ‘Excelsior Hybrids’ . . . . . 92
Crocosmia ‘Norwich Canary’ . . . . . . . . . . 88
Deschampsia caespitosa ‘Northern Lights’ . . 90
Crocosmia ‘Star of the East’ . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Deschampsia caespitosa ‘Schottland’. . . . . . 90
Crocosmia ‘Twilight Fairy Crimson’ . . . . . . 88
Deschampsia flexuosa ‘Aurea’ . . . . . . . . . . 90
Crocosmia Twilight Fairy Gold’ . . . . . . . . 88
Dianthus amurensis ‘Siberian Blues’ . . . . . . 90
Crocosmia ‘Woodside Select’ . . . . . . . . . . 88
Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Golden Sun’
(Carnations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Curry, Dwarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Digitalis purpurea ‘Foxy Hybrids’ . . . . . . . 92
Digitalis purpurea ‘Gloxiniiflora’ . . . . . . . . 92
Digitalis purpurea ‘Pam’s Choice’. . . . . . . . 93
Digitalis thapsi ‘Spanish Peaks’ . . . . . . . . . 93
Digitalis x mertonensis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Dill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Dianthus caryophyllus ‘Grenadin Pink’
(Carnations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Disporopsis pernyi ‘Bill Baker Form’. . . . . . 93
Dianthus caryophyllus ‘King of the Blacks’
(Carnations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Dream Herb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cypripedium formosanum . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Cypripedium kentuckiense . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Dianthus ‘Chomley Farran’ . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Dryopteris filix-mas (Male Fern) . . . . . . . . 93
Cypripedium macranthos . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Dianthus deltoides ‘Flashing Light’. . . . . . . 91
Cypripedium ‘Memoriam Shawna Austin’ . . 88
Dianthus Devon Cottage ‘Fancy Knickers’ . . 91
Cypripedium parviflorum. . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Dianthus Devon Cottage ‘Ruby’s Tuesday’ . . 91
Cymbalaria aequitriloba. . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Cynara cardunculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Dorycnium hirsutum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern) . . . . 93
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Cypripedium reginae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Dianthus Devon Cottage™ ‘Blushing Maiden’
(‘Valda Judith’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Echinacea ‘Aloha’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cypripedium reginae alba. . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Dianthus ‘Eastern Star’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Echinacea Big Sky™ ‘Sundown’ . . . . . . . . . 93
Cypripedium ‘Sabine’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Dianthus ‘Fire Star’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Echinacea ‘Burgundy Fireworks’ . . . . . . . . 93
Cypripedium ‘Victoria’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Bewitched’ . . . . 91
Echinacea Glowing Dream . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Firewitch’ . . . . 91
Echinacea ‘Heavenly Dream’ . . . . . . . . . . 93
Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Tiny Rubies’ . . . 91
Echinacea ‘Hot Lava’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Dahlia ‘Black Beauty’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Dianthus ‘Neon Star’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Echinacea ‘Hot Papaya’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Dahlia ‘Dark Angel American Pie’ . . . . . . . 89
Dianthus plumarius ‘Essex Witch’ . . . . . . . 91
Echinacea ‘Hot Summer’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Dahlia ‘Dark Angel® Dracula’ . . . . . . . . . . 89
Dianthus ‘Rainbow Loveliness’ . . . . . . . . . 91
Echinacea ‘Mamma Mia’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Dahlia Dark Angel Dragon Ball . . . . . . . . 89
Dianthus Raspberry Swirl (‘Devon Siskin’) . . 91
Echinacea ‘Now Cheesier’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Dahlia ‘Gallery Bellini’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Dianthus ‘Shooting Star’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Echinacea ‘Piccolino’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Cypripedium pubescens. . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
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Digitalis purpurea ‘Camelot Rose’ . . . . . . . 92
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Echinacea Big Sky™ ‘After Midnight’ . . . . . . 93
Erysimum ‘Winter Joy’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Fuchsia ‘Chillerton Beauty’ . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Echinacea purpurea ‘Butterfly Kisses’ . . . . . 94
Erysimum ‘Winter Orchid’ . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Fuchsia ‘Debrons Black Cherry’ . . . . . . . . 99
Echinacea purpurea ‘Fatal Attraction’ . . . . . 94
Eucomis comosa ‘Innocence’ . . . . . . . . . . 96
Fuchsia ‘Delta’s Angelique’ . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Echinacea purpurea ‘Flame Thrower’ . . . . . 94
Eucomis comosa ‘Oakhurst’. . . . . . . . . . . 96
Fuchsia ‘Delta’s Groom’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Echinacea purpurea ‘Green Envy’ . . . . . . . 94
Eucomis comosa ‘Tugela Jewel’ . . . . . . . . . 96
Fuchsia ‘Erecta’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Echinacea purpurea ‘Green Jewel’ . . . . . . . 94
Eucomis ‘Dark Star’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Fuchsia ‘Galadriel’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Echinacea purpurea ‘Kim’s Knee High’ . . . . 94
Eupatorium dubium ‘Little Joe’ . . . . . . . . . 96
Fuchsia ‘Gartenmeister’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’. . . . . . . . . . 94
Eupatorium fortunei ‘Pink Frost’ . . . . . . . . 96
Fuchsia ‘Golden Gate’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Echinacea purpurea ‘Merlot’ . . . . . . . . . . 94
Eupatorium maculatum ‘Atropurpureum’ . . . 96
Fuchsia ‘Joan Cooper’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Echinacea purpurea ‘Pica Bella’. . . . . . . . . 94
Eupatorium purpureum subsp. maculatum
‘Gateway’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Fuchsia ‘Little Giant’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’
(White Snakeroot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Fuchsia magellanica ‘Aurea’ . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’ . . . . . . . 94
Eupatorium sordidum
(aka Bartlettina sordida) . . . . . . . . . . 96
Fuchsia magellanica ‘Pat’s Dream’ . . . . . . . 99
Echinacea ‘Raspberry Truffle’ . . . . . . . . . . 94
Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae . . . . . 97
Fuchsia magellanica ‘Riccartonii’. . . . . . . . 99
Echinacea ‘Red Knee High’ . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Euphorbia characias ‘Humpty Dumpty’ . . . . 97
Echinacea ‘Satin Nights’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii . . . . . . . 97
Fuchsia magellanica var. molinae
‘Sharpitor Aurea’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Echinacea ‘Solar Flare’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Euphorbia ‘Copton Ash’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Echinacea Sombrero ‘Flamenco Orange’ . . . 94
Fuchsia microphylla
‘Variegated Lottie Hobby’ . . . . . . . . . . 99
Euphorbia cyparissias ‘Fen’s Ruby’ . . . . . . . 97
Echinacea Sombrero ‘Hot Coral’ . . . . . . . . 94
Fuchsia ‘Neon Tricolor’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Euphorbia epithymoides ‘First Blush’ . . . . . 97
Echinacea Sombrero ‘Lemon Yellow’ . . . . . 94
Fuchsia ‘Prince of Orange’ . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Euphorbia hypericifolia ‘Breathless White’ . . 97
Echinacea Sombrero ‘Salsa Red’ . . . . . . . . 94
Fuchsia ‘Queen Esther’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Euphorbia niciana x nicaeensis ‘Blue Haze’ . . 97
Echinacea ‘Southern Belle’ . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Fuchsia ‘Tom Thumb’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Euphorbia ‘Silver Swan’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Echinacea Supreme ‘Elegance’ . . . . . . . . . 95
Fuchsia ‘White Knight’s Pearl’ . . . . . . . . . 99
Euphorbia ‘Stardust Pink Shimmer’ . . . . . . 97
Echinacea Supreme ‘Flamingo’ . . . . . . . . . 95
Fuchsia x speciosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Euphorbia ‘Stardust White Sparkle’ . . . . . . 97
Echinacea ‘Tangerine Dream’ . . . . . . . . . . 95
Euphorbia x martinii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Epimedium grandiflorum ‘White Queen’ . . . 95
Euphorbia x martinii ‘Ascot Rainbow’ . . . . . 97
Echinacea purpurea ‘Raspberry Tart’ . . . . . 94
Echinacea purpurea ‘Ruby Star’ . . . . . . . . 94
Echinacea purpurea ‘Tiki Torch’ . . . . . . . . 94
Epimedium pinnatum ‘Colchicum’. . . . . . . 95
Euphorbia x martinii ‘Blackbird’ . . . . . . . . 97
Epimedium pubigerum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Euphorbia x martinii ‘Red Martin’ . . . . . . . 97
Epimedium ‘Purple Pixie’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Euphorbia x martinii ‘Redwing’ . . . . . . . . 97
Epimedium x perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’ . . . 95
Euphorbia x martinii ‘Rudolph’. . . . . . . . . 97
Epimedium x rubrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Epimedium x versicolor ‘Sulphureum’ . . . . . 95
Epimedium x youngianum ‘Niveum’. . . . . . 95
Erigeron glaucus ‘Bountiful’ . . . . . . . . . . 95
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Fatshedera lizei ‘Aureo Maculata’
(Variegated Bush Ivy) . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Fuchsia magellancia ‘Santa Claus’ . . . . . . . 99
Fuchsia magellanica macrostema. . . . . . . . 99
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Gaillardia ‘Amber Wheels’. . . . . . . . . . . 100
Gaillardia ‘Arizona Sun’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Gaillardia ‘Fancy Wheeler’ . . . . . . . . . . 100
Gaillardia Galya ‘Coral Spark’ . . . . . . . . 100
Gaillardia ‘Mesa Bicolor’ . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Burgundy’ . . . . . 100
Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Fanfare’ . . . . . . . 100
Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Goblin’ . . . . . . . 100
Festuca californica (California Fescue) . . . . 98
Gaillardia x grandiflora
‘Oranges and Lemons’ . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Festuca glauca ‘Boulder Blue’ . . . . . . . . . . 98
Galium odoratum (Sweet Woodruff) . . . . 100
Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Gardenia jasminoides ‘Summer Snow’. . . . 100
Festuca idahoensis ‘Siskiyou Blue’ . . . . . . . 98
Gaultheria shallon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Festuca idahoensis ‘Stanislaus River’ . . . . . . 98
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Belleza White Evolution’ 100
Eryngium amethystinium ‘Sapphire Blue’ . . . 95
Filipendula palmata ‘Nana’ . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Crimson Butterflies’. . . 100
Eryngium planum ‘Jade Frost’ . . . . . . . . . 95
Filipendula purpurea ‘Elegans’ . . . . . . . . . 98
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Passionate Blush’ . . . . 100
Erysimum ‘Apricot Twist’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Filipendula rubra ‘Venusta’ . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Pink Cloud’ . . . . . . . 100
Erysimum ‘Fragrant Star’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Foeniculum azoricum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Pink Lady’ . . . . . . . . 100
Erysimum Glow ‘Orange’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Foeniculum vulgare ‘Smoky’ . . . . . . . . . . 98
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Siskiyou Pink’ . . . . . . 100
Erysimum ‘Golden Bowles’ . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Fragaria chiloensis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Siskiyou Pink’ Red . . . 100
Erysimum linifolium ‘Bowle’s Mauve’ . . . . . 96
Fragaria ‘Lipstick’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Gaura lindheimeri ‘So White’ . . . . . . . . . 100
Erysimum linifolium
‘Bowle’s Mauve Compactum’ . . . . . . . . 96
Fragaria vesca (Woodland Strawberry) . . . . 98
Gaura lindheimeri ‘Whirling Butterflies’ . . 100
Fragaria virginiana (Virginia Strawberry) . . . 98
Gaura ‘Pink Fountains’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Erysimum perovskianum ‘Gold Rush’ . . . . . 96
Fuchsia ‘Alice Hoffman’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Gentiana acaulis ‘Holzmann’ . . . . . . . . . 101
Erysimum ‘Poem Lilac’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Fuchsia ‘Army Nurse’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Gentiana acaulis ‘Undulatifolia’. . . . . . . . 101
Erysimum ‘Poem Pastel’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Fuchsia austromontana ‘Autumnale’ . . . . . . 98
Geranium ‘Ann Folkard’. . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Erysimum ‘Rysi Star’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Fuchsia ‘Chang’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Geranium ‘Brookside’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Erysimum ‘Wenlock Beauty’ . . . . . . . . . . 96
Fuchsia ‘Checkerboard’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Geranium ‘Cheryl’s Shadow’ . . . . . . . . . 101
Erigeron karvinskianus ‘Profusion’. . . . . . . 95
Erigeron speciosus ‘Darkest of All’ . . . . . . . 95
Eriogonum u. polyanthum var. subalpinum
(Sulfur Buckwheat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Eritrichium ‘Baby Blue’
(Alpine Forget-me-not) . . . . . . . . . . . 95
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Echinacea PowWow ‘Wild Berry’ . . . . . . . 94
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Geranium cinereum ‘Lawrence Flatman’ . . 101
Geum x coccineum ‘Borisii’. . . . . . . . . . 103
Hebe x ‘Champion’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Geranium cinereum ‘Purple Pillow’ . . . . . 101
Geum x coccineum ‘Fire Lake’ . . . . . . . . 103
Hebe x franciscana ‘Lobelioides’ . . . . . . . 105
Geranium collinum ‘Nimbus’. . . . . . . . . 101
Geum x ‘Sangria’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Hebe x franciscana ‘Pinocchio’ . . . . . . . . 105
Geranium ‘Dreamland’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Hedychium ‘Tahitian Flame’ . . . . . . . . . 105
Geranium ‘Dusky Crug’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Gomphrena decumbens
(Airy Bachelor’s Buttons) . . . . . . . . . 103
Geranium endressii x psilostemon ‘Patricia’ 101
Gymnocarpium dryopteris (Oak Fern) . . . 103
Helenium ‘Carnival’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Geranium himalayense x pratense
‘Johnson’s Blue’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Gypsophila cerastioides . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Helenium ‘Chelsey’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Gypsophila paniculata ‘Bristol Fairy’ . . . . 103
Helenium ‘Feuersiegel’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Geranium ‘Laura’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Gypsophila repens ‘Rosea’
(Creeping Baby’s Breath) . . . . . . . . . 103
Helenium ‘Rubinzwerg’ (‘Ruby Dwarf ’) . . . 106
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Album’ . . . . . . 101
Geranium macrorrhizum
‘Ingwerson’s Variety’. . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Variegatum’ . . . 101
Hakonechloa macra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Geranium maculatum ‘Elizabeth Ann’. . . . 101
Hakonechloa macra ‘Albostriata’ . . . . . . . 104
Geranium phaeum ‘Samobar’. . . . . . . . . 101
Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’ . . . . . . . . 104
Geranium procurrens x lambertii ‘Salome’ . 101
Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ . . . . . . . . . 104
Geranium renardii ‘Tschelda’ . . . . . . . . . 101
Hakonechloa macra ‘Beni Kaze’ . . . . . . . 104
Geranium ‘Rozanne’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Hakonechloa macra ‘Naomi’ . . . . . . . . . 104
Geranium ‘Sabani Blue’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Halimiocistus sahucii . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Geranium sanguineum ‘Apfelblute’. . . . . . 102
Halimiocistus wintonensis
‘Merrist Wood Cream’. . . . . . . . . . . 104
Geranium sanguineum ‘Elke’ . . . . . . . . . 102
Geranium sanguineum ‘Lancastriense’
(‘Striatum’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Halimium lasianthum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Geranium sanguineum ‘Max Frei’ . . . . . . 102
Hebe ‘Alicia Amherst’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Geranium sanguineum ‘New Hampshire’ . . 102
Hebe ‘Amy’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Geranium sanguineum ‘Tiny Monster’ . . . 102
Hebe anomala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Geranium ‘Sweet Heidy’. . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Hebe anomala ‘Purpurea’ . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Geranium sylvaticum ‘Amy Doncaster’ . . . 102
Hebe anomala ‘Purpurea Nana’. . . . . . . . 104
Geranium wallichianum ‘Pink Penny’ . . . . 102
Hebe ‘Autumn Glory’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’ . . . . 102
Hebe ‘Baby Marie’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Geranium x cantabrigiense
‘Cambridge Blue’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Hebe ‘Blue Mist’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Crystal Rose’
(‘ABPP’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Hebe ‘Caledonia’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Hebe albicans prostrata . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Hebe buxifolia (syn. odora) . . . . . . . . . . 104
Hebe ‘Coed’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Helenium ‘Sahin’s Early Flowerer’ . . . . . . 106
Helenium x hybrida ‘Moerheim Beauty’. . . 106
Helenium ‘Zimbelstern’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Helianthemum ‘Annabel’ . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Helianthemum ‘Cheviot’ . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Helianthemum ‘Dazzler’. . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Helianthemum ‘Fire Dragon’ . . . . . . . . . 106
Helianthemum ‘Henfield Brilliant’ . . . . . . 106
Helianthemum ‘Mesa Wine’. . . . . . . . . . 106
Helianthemum nummularium ‘Ben Ledi’ . . 106
Helianthemum nummularium ‘Ben Nevis’ . 106
Helianthemum ‘Raspberry Ripple’ . . . . . . 106
Helianthemum ‘St. Mary’s’ . . . . . . . . . . 106
Helianthemum ‘Wisley Pink’ . . . . . . . . . 106
Helianthemum ‘Wisley Primrose’ . . . . . . 106
Helianthemum x nummularium
‘Golden Nugget’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Helianthemum x ‘Peach’. . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Helianthus angustifolius ‘Gold Lace’ . . . . . 106
Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’ . . . . . . . . . . 106
Helianthus x multiflorus ‘Flore Pleno’ . . . . 106
Helichrysum petiolare ‘Limelight’ . . . . . . 106
Helictotrichon sempervirens . . . . . . . . . 106
Helictotrichon sempervirens ‘Sapphire’ . . . 106
Hebe cupressoides ‘Boughton Dome’ . . . . 104
Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra
‘Summer Nights’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Hebe ‘Emerald Gem’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Heliotropium ‘Fragrant Delight’ . . . . . . . 107
Hebe ‘Great Orme’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Helleborus ‘Amethyst Gem’ . . . . . . . . . . 107
Hebe ‘Inverey’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Helleborus argutifolius . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Hebe ‘Josephine’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Helleborus argutifolius ‘Pacific Frost’ . . . . 107
Hebe ‘La Favourite’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Helleborus foetidus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Germander, Dwarf
(Teucrium chamaedrys Nana) . . . . . . 102
Hebe ‘McKean’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Helleborus ‘Golden Lotus’. . . . . . . . . . . 107
Hebe ‘Mrs. Winder’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Helleborus ‘Ivory Prince’ . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys). . . . . 102
Hebe ‘Patty’s Purple’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Helleborus niger HGC ‘Jacob’. . . . . . . . . 107
Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys
‘Summer Sunshine’) . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Hebe pimeleoides ‘Quicksilver’ . . . . . . . . 105
Helleborus niger HGC ‘Joel’ . . . . . . . . . 107
Hebe pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’ . . . . . . . . 105
Geum coccineum ‘Eos’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Helleborus niger HGC ‘Josef Lemper’ . . . . 107
Hebe ‘Pink Fantasy’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Geum ‘Coppertone’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Helleborus x ballardiae HGC ‘Pink Frost’ . . 107
Hebe ‘Purple Shamrock’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Geum ‘Cosmopolitan’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Hebe ‘Red Edge’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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‘Amethyst Glow’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Geum ‘Double Bloody Mary’ . . . . . . . . . 103
Hebe ‘Silver Dollar’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Geum ‘Flames of Passion’ . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Hebe speciosa ‘Variegata’ . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Geum ‘Mango Lassi’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Hebe ‘Sunset Boulevard’. . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Geum ‘Pumpkin’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Hebe ‘Turkish Delight’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Geum ‘Queen of Orange’ . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Hebe ‘Walter Buccleugh’. . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Geum sp. avens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Hebe ‘Western Hills’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Geum ‘Starker’s Magnificum’ . . . . . . . . . 103
Hebe ‘Wiri Blush’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Karmina’ . . . . 102
Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘St. Ola’ . . . . . 102
Geranium x magnificum . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Geranium x oxonianum ‘Orkney Cherry’ . . 102
Geranium x riversleaianum ‘Mavis Simpson’ 102
Geranium x riversleaianum
‘Russell Prichard’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
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Helenium bigelovi ‘Bishop’ . . . . . . . . . . 105
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Helleborus x h Winter Jewels®
‘Apricot Blush’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Helleborus x h Winter Jewels®
‘Black Diamond’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Helleborus x h Winter Jewels®
‘Cherry Blossom’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Helleborus x h Winter Jewels®
‘Golden Sunrise’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Herniaria glabra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Hosta ‘Brim Cup’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Helleborus x nigercors ‘Morning’s Pride’ . . 108
Hesperis matronalis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Hosta ‘Buckshaw Blue’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Hellebours HGC ‘Jonas’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Heterotheca jonesii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Hosta ‘Cherry Berry’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Hemerocallis ‘American Revolution’ . . . . . 108
Heuchera americana ‘Green Spice’ . . . . . . 110
Hosta Eola Salad Bowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Hemerocallis ‘Barbary Corsair’ . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Amethyst Myst’. . . . . . . . . . . 110
Hosta ‘Fire and Ice’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Hemerocallis ‘Cape Cod’ . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Blackberry Crisp’ . . . . . . . . . 110
Hosta fortunei ‘Albomarginata’ . . . . . . . . 112
Hemerocallis ‘Catherine Woodbury’. . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Black Taffeta’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Hosta fortunei ‘Francee’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Hemerocallis ‘Chicago Apache’ . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Blondie’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Hosta fortunei ‘Twilight’ . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Chicago Sunrise’ . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Cajun Fire’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Hosta ‘Fragrant Blue’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Custard Candy’ . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Can Can’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Hosta ‘Fragrant Bouquet’ . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Ed Murray’ . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Cherry Cola’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Hosta ‘Ghost Spirit’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Elegant Candy’. . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Crimson Curls’. . . . . . . . . . . 110
Hosta ‘Golden Goal’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Final Touch’ . . . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Electra’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Hosta ‘Gold Standard’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Fire King’. . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Fire Chief ’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Hosta ‘Great Expectations’ . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Flasher’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Ginger Snap’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Hosta ‘Guacamole’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Fooled Me’ . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Lime Marmalade’ . . . . . . . . . 110
Hosta ‘June’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis fulva ‘Tawny’ . . . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Lipstick’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Hosta ‘Krossa Cream Edge’ . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Garnet’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Malachite’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta ‘Krossa Regal’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Gentle Shepherd’ . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Marmalade’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta lancifolia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Gordon Biggs’ . . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera micrantha ‘Melting Fire’ . . . . . . 111
Hosta ‘Liberty’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Green Flutter’ . . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera micrantha ‘Palace Purple’ . . . . . 111
Hosta ‘Loyalist’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Hall’s Pink’ . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Midnight Rose’. . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta ‘Minuteman’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Midnight Ruffle’ . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta montana ‘Aureo-marginata’ . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Hot Toddy’ . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Obsidian’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta ‘Northern Exposure’ . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Hush Little Baby’ . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Peach Crisp’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta ‘Pathfinder’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Hyperion’. . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Heuchera ‘Peach Flambe’ . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta ‘Patriot’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Ice Carnival’ . . . . . . . . . . 109
Heuchera ‘Petite Plum’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta plantaginea var. grandiflora . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus (syn. flava) . . 109
Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’ . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta plantaginea ‘Venus’ . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Longfield’s Glory’ . . . . . . . 109
Heuchera ‘Purple Petticoats’ . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta ‘Powder Blue’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Mary Reed’ . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Heuchera ‘Rave On’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta ‘Praying Hands’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Mini Stella’ . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Heuchera ‘Rio’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta ‘Purple Heart’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hemerocallis ‘Moon Traveler’ . . . . . . . . 109
Heuchera ‘Stormy Seas’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta ‘Radiant Edger’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Omo muki’ . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Heuchera ‘Zipper’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’ . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘On & On’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Heucherella ‘Brass Lanterns’ . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta ‘Sagae’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Pandora’s Box’ . . . . . . . . . 109
Heucherella ‘Copper Cascade’ . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta ‘Sea Thunder’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Pardon Me’ . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Heucherella ‘Cracked Ice’ . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta ‘Shade Fanfare’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Play Money’ . . . . . . . . . . 109
Heucherella ‘Solar Eclipse’ . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta sieboldiana ‘Blue Giant’ . . . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Prairie Blue Eyes’ . . . . . . . 109
Heucherella ‘Stoplight’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta sieboldiana ‘Bressingham Blue’ . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Prairie Wildfire’ . . . . . . . . 109
Heucherella ‘Sweet Tea’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta sieboldiana ‘Dream Weaver’ . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Precious d’Oro’. . . . . . . . . 109
Heucherella ‘Tapestry’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Hosta sieboldiana ‘Elegans’ . . . . . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Pretty in Pink’ . . . . . . . . . 109
Heucherella ‘Twilight’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Hosta sieboldiana ‘Frances Williams’ . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Purple d’Oro’. . . . . . . . . . 109
Heucherella ‘Yellowstone Falls’ . . . . . . . . 112
Hosta ‘So Sweet’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Purple Rain’ . . . . . . . . . . 109
Heuchrea ‘Shanghai’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Hosta ‘Stained Glass’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Roaring 20’s’ . . . . . . . . . . 109
Hibiscus ‘Kopper King’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Hosta Summer Breeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Rosy Returns’ . . . . . . . . . 109
Hibiscus ‘Mahogany Splendor’ . . . . . . . . 112
Hosta ‘Sum & Substance’ . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Ruby Stella’ . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Hosta ‘Abba Dabba Do’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Hosta ‘Sun Power’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Ruffled Ruby’. . . . . . . . . . 109
Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ . . . . . . . 112
Hosta undulata ‘Medio-variegata’ . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Siloam Fairy Tale’ . . . . . . . 109
Hosta ‘Abiqua Recluse’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Hosta ventricosa ‘Aureomaculata’ . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Siloam Royal Prince’ . . . . . 109
Hosta ‘American Halo’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Hosta ‘Victory’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Snowy Apparition’. . . . . . . 109
Hosta ‘Big Daddy’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Hosta ‘Wide Brim’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Stella d’Oro’ . . . . . . . . . . 109
Hosta ‘Blue Angel’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Hosta x tardiana ‘Halcyon’ . . . . . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Stella Supreme’. . . . . . . . . 110
Hosta ‘Blue Cadet’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Hosta ‘Zounds’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Hemerocallis ‘Texas Sunlight’. . . . . . . . . 110
Hosta ‘Blue Heart’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Hemerocallis ‘Wineberry Candy’. . . . . . . 110
Hosta ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’
(Chameleon Plant). . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
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Helleborus x h Winter Jewels® ‘Jade Star’ . . 107
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Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Blue Wave’ . . . . . 114
Iris s. ‘Caesar’s Brother’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lantana camara ‘Dallas Red’ . . . . . . . . . 119
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Fasan’ (‘Teller Red’) 115
Iris s. ‘Chartreuse Bounty’. . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lantana camara ‘Fantasy’ . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Frillibet’ . . . . . . 115
Iris s. ‘Cleve Dodge’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lantana camara ‘Florida Red Mound’ . . . . 119
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Pistachio’. . . . . . 115
Iris s. ‘Flight of Butterflies’. . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lantana camara ‘Luscious Grape’. . . . . . . 119
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Taube’ . . . . . . . 115
Iris s. ‘Harpswell Hallelujah’. . . . . . . . . . 117
Lantana camara ‘Pink Caprice’ . . . . . . . . 119
Hydrangea macrophylla var. serrata
‘Fuji Waterfall’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Iris s. ‘Lady Vanessa’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lantana ‘Carolina Bright Orange’ . . . . . . 119
Iris s. ‘Lilting Laura’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lantana ‘Lucky Lemon Glow’. . . . . . . . . 119
Hydrangea macrophylla var. serrata
‘Preziosa’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Iris s. ‘Ruffles Plus’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lantana ‘Spreading Sunset’ . . . . . . . . . . 119
Iris s. ‘Serenade in Blue’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lantana ‘Starfruit’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Iris s. ‘Windwood Serenade’. . . . . . . . . . 117
Lathyrus vernus ‘Rosenelfe’ . . . . . . . . . . 119
Iris x. ‘Pacific Coast Lavender’ . . . . . . . . 117
Laurentia fluviatilis (Blue Star Creeper) . . . 120
Iris x robusta ‘Gerard Darby’ . . . . . . . . . 117
Lavandula a. ‘Betty Blue’. . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Iris x spuria ‘Chestnut Yellow’ . . . . . . . . 117
Lavandula a. ‘Bowles’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Iris x spuria ‘Lavender’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lavandula a. ‘Buena Vista’. . . . . . . . . . . 120
Iris x spuria ‘Rose Ark’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lavandula a. ‘Hidcote’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Zebra’ . . . . . . . 115
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Bombshell’ . . . . . . 115
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Fire and Ice’ . . . . . 115
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Unique’ . . . . . . . . 115
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’
(Oakleaf Hydrangea) . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Hymenoxys scaposa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Hypericum androsaemum ‘Ignite Scarlet’ . . 115
Hypericum ‘Harvest Chocolate’ . . . . . . . 115
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Lavandula a. ‘Lavance’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Hypericum ‘Harvest Green’ . . . . . . . . . . 115
Jasminum officinale ‘Fiona Sunrise’ . . . . . 118
Lavandula a. ‘Munstead’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Hypericum ‘Harvest White’ . . . . . . . . . . 115
Juncus effusus ‘Gold Strike’ . . . . . . . . . . 118
Lavandula a. ‘Pastor’s Pride’ . . . . . . . . . . 120
Hyssopus officinalis ‘Dwarf Blue’ . . . . . . . 115
Juncus effusus ‘Unicorn’ (Corkscrew Rush) 118
Lavandula a. ‘Purple Bouquet’ . . . . . . . . 120
Juncus inflexus ‘Blue Arrows’ . . . . . . . . . 118
Lavandula a. ‘Sachet’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Juncus ‘Occidental Blue’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Lavandula a. ‘Thumbelina Leigh’ . . . . . . . 120
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Iberis Absolutely Amethyst® . . . . . . . . . 115
Iberis ‘Masterpiece’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Iberis sempervirens ‘Kingwood Compact’ . 115
Iberis sempervirens ‘Purity’. . . . . . . . . . 116
Iberis sempervirens ‘Snowflake’ . . . . . . . 116
Imperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’ . . . . . . . 116
Ipomoea batatas ‘Blackie’ . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Ipomoea batatas ‘Desana Lime’ . . . . . . . . 116
Ipomoea batatas ‘Goldfinger’ . . . . . . . . . 116
Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’. . . . . . . . . . 116
Ipomoea batatas ‘Sweet Caroline™ Red’ . . . 116
Iris e. ‘Cry of Rejoice’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Iris e. ‘Dace’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Iris e. ‘Fortune’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Iris e. ‘Happy Awakening’ . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Iris e. ‘Henry’s White’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Iris e. ‘Jedo Jima’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Iris e. ‘Lion King’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Iris e. ‘Variegata’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Iris laevigata ‘Variegata’
(Japanese Water Iris) . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Iris pallida ‘Variegata’
(Variegated Dalmatian Iris). . . . . . . . 116
Iris pumila ‘Blue Denim’. . . . . . . . . . . . 116
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Lavandula a. ‘Hidcote Pink’ . . . . . . . . . . 120
Lavandula a. ‘Twickle Purple’ . . . . . . . . . 120
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Lavandula a. ‘Violet Intrigue’ . . . . . . . . . 120
Knautia macedonia
‘Thunder and Lightning’ . . . . . . . . . 118
Lavandula lanata ‘Silver Frost’ . . . . . . . . 120
Kniphofia ‘Apricot Soufflé’. . . . . . . . . . . 118
Lavandula lanata x ang. ‘Richard Grey’ . . . 120
Kniphofia ‘Bressingham Comet’ . . . . . . . 118
Lavandula multifida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Kniphofia ‘Brimstone’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Lavandula s. ‘Blueberry Ruffles’. . . . . . . . 120
Kniphofia ‘Christmas Cheer’ . . . . . . . . . 118
Lavandula s. ‘Boysenberry Ruffles’ . . . . . . 120
Kniphofia ‘Coral Glow’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Lavandula s. ‘Hazel’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Kniphofia ‘Corallina’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Lavandula s. ‘Helmsdale’ . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Kniphofia ‘Fire Glow’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Lavandula s. ‘Madrid Blue’ . . . . . . . . . . 121
Kniphofia ‘Gladness’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Lavandula s. ‘Mulberry Ruffles’ . . . . . . . . 121
Kniphofia ‘Little Candle’. . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Lavandula s. ‘Otto Quast’ . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Kniphofia ‘Nancy’s Red’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Lavandula s. ‘Red Star’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Kniphofia ‘Shining Scepter’ . . . . . . . . . . 118
Lavandula s. ‘Silver Anouk’ . . . . . . . . . . 121
Kniphofia uvaria ‘Border Ballet’ . . . . . . . 118
Lavandula s. ‘Wings of Night’. . . . . . . . . 121
Kniphofia uvaria ‘Primrose Beauty’ . . . . . 118
Lavandula s. ‘Winter Bee’ . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Kniphofia uvaria ‘Vanilla’ . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Lavandula x ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’ . . . . . 121
Kniphofia x hybrida ‘Alcazar’ . . . . . . . . . 118
Lavandula x int. ‘Alba’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Kniphofia x hybrida ‘Peachy Cheeks’. . . . . 119
Lavandula x int. ‘Dilly Dilly’ . . . . . . . . . 121
Kniphofia ‘Yellow Cheer’ . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Lavandula x int. ‘Fred Boutin’. . . . . . . . . 121
Koeleria glauca ‘Tiny Tot’ . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Lavandula x int. ‘Goldburg’ . . . . . . . . . . 121
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Lavandula lanata x ang. ‘Ana Luisa’. . . . . . 120
Lavandula x int. ‘Gros Bleu’ . . . . . . . . . . 121
Lavandula x int. ‘Grosso’ . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Iris pumila ‘Claret’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Lamium ‘Lemon Frost’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Lavandula x int. ‘Hidcote Giant’ . . . . . . . 121
Iris pumila ‘Deep Purple’ . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Lamium maculatum ‘Anne Greenaway’ . . . 119
Lavandula x int. ‘Impress Purple’ . . . . . . . 121
Iris pumila ‘Peppermint Twist’ . . . . . . . . 116
Lamium maculatum ‘Elizabeth de Haas’. . . 119
Lavandula x int. ‘Phenomenal’ . . . . . . . . 121
Iris pumila ‘Yo Yo’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lamium maculatum ‘Ghost’ . . . . . . . . . 119
Lavandula x int. ‘Provence’ . . . . . . . . . . 121
Iris s. ‘Aqua Whispers’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lamium maculatum ‘Pink Pewter’ . . . . . . 119
Lavandula x int. ‘Silver Edge’ . . . . . . . . . 121
Iris s. ‘Bennerup Blue’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lamium maculatum ‘Red Nancy’ . . . . . . 119
Lavandula x int. ‘Super’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Iris s. ‘Bountiful Violet’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lamium maculatum ‘White Nancy’ . . . . . 119
Lavandula x ‘Silver Sands’ . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Iris s. ‘Butter and Sugar’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lantana camara ‘Anne Marie’ . . . . . . . . . 119
Lavatera ‘Bredon Springs’ . . . . . . . . . . . 121
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Lobelia laxiflora – Cardinal Flower . . . . . 124
Mint, Moroccan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Lavatera ‘Candy Floss’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Lobelia ‘Monet Moment’ – Cardinal Flower 124
Mint, Orange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Lavatera oblia ‘Aurea’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Lobelia siphilitica – Tall Blue Lobelia . . . . 124
Mint, Persian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Lavatera ‘Red Rum’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Lobelia tupa – Cardinal Flower. . . . . . . . 124
Mint, Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Lavatera thuringiaca ‘Baby Barnsley’. . . . . 122
Lobelia x gerardii – Tall Purple Lobelia . . . 124
Mint, Spearmint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Lavatera thuringiaca ‘Barnsley’ . . . . . . . . 122
Lobelia x speciosa ‘Compliment Deep Red’ –
Cardinal Flower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Mint, Swiss Ricola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Lemon Balm, Golden
(Melissa officinalis ‘All Gold’). . . . . . . 122
Lonicera ‘Candy Swirl’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Lonicera nitida ‘Baggesen’s Gold’. . . . . . . 125
Miscanthus oligostachyus ‘Purpurascens’
(Purple Maiden Grass) . . . . . . . . . . 127
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus) . . . . 122
Lonicera nitida ‘Lemon Beauty’ . . . . . . . 125
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Blondo’ . . . . . . . . . 127
Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla) . . . . . 122
Lonicera nitida ‘Red Tips’ . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Cosmopolitan’ . . . . . 127
Leptinella southeyi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Lonicera nitida ‘Twiggy’. . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Flamingo’ . . . . . . . . 127
Leptinella squalida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gold Bar’ . . . . . . . . 127
Leptinella squalida ‘Platt’s Black’ . . . . . . . 122
Lonicera periclymenum ‘Capila Imperial’
(Peaches & Cream) . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Leptodermis oblonga . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Lonicera pileata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Kleine Fontaine’ . . . . 127
Leucanthemum ‘Aglaia’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Lupinus ‘Popsicle Mix’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Malepartus’. . . . . . . 127
Leucanthemum ‘Angel Daisy’ . . . . . . . . . 122
Lupinus Russell Hybrids ‘Chandelier’ . . . . 125
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’. . . . . 127
Leucanthemum ‘Becky’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Lupinus Russell Hybrids ‘My Castle’ . . . . . 125
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Puenktchen’ . . . . . . 128
Leucanthemum ‘Christine Hagemann’. . . . 122
Lupinus Russell Hybrids ‘The Governor’ . . 125
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Rigoletto’ . . . . . . . . 128
Leucanthemum ‘Darling Daisy’ . . . . . . . 122
Lupinus Russell Hybrids ‘The Pages’ . . . . . 125
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Strictus’ . . . . . . . . . 128
Leucanthemum ‘Esther Read’. . . . . . . . . 123
Lysimachia atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais’
(Loosestrife) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’ . . . . . . . . 128
Lavatera x clementii ‘Chamallow’ . . . . . . 122
Leucanthemum ‘Goldrausch’ (‘Gold Rush’) . 123
Leucanthemum ‘Highland White Dream’ . . 123
Leucanthemum ‘Ice Star’ . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Leucanthemum ‘Snowcap’. . . . . . . . . . . 123
Leucanthemum ‘Sparkling White’ . . . . . . 123
Leucanthemum ‘Switzerland’ . . . . . . . . . 123
Lysimachia ciliata ‘Purpurea’ (Loosestrife) . 125
Lysimachia clethroides (Loosestrife) . . . . . 125
Lysimachia congestiflora ‘Persian Carpet’
(Creeping Jenny). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Lysimachia congestiflora ‘Persian Chocolate’
(Creeping Jenny). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Miscanthus ‘Huron Sunrise’. . . . . . . . . . 127
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gold Breeze’ . . . . . . 127
Molinia arundinacea ‘Skyracer’. . . . . . . . 128
Molinia caerulea ‘Moorflamme’ . . . . . . . 128
Molinia caerulea ‘Strahlenquelle’ . . . . . . . 128
Molinia caerulea subsp. arundinacea
‘Cordoba’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Molinia caerulea ‘Variegata’ . . . . . . . . . . 128
Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’
(Creeping Jenny). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Monarda bradburniana . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Lewisia cotyledon ‘Alba’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Lewisia cotyledon ‘Regenbogen’ . . . . . . . 123
Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping Jenny) . 125
Monarda didyma ‘Aquarius’. . . . . . . . . . 128
Lewisia cotyledon ‘Sunset Strain’ . . . . . . . 123
Lysimachia punctata ‘Golden Alexander’
(Loosestrife) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Monarda didyma ‘Blue Stocking’ . . . . . . . 128
Leucanthemum ‘Victorian Secret’ . . . . . . 123
Lewisia x cotyledon ‘Little Plum’ . . . . . . . 123
Lewisia x longipetala ‘Little Mango’ . . . . . 123
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Leycesteria formosa ‘Jealousy’ . . . . . . . . 123
Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon Grape Holly) 125
Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Mahonia repens
(Creeping Oregon Grape Holly) . . . . . 125
Ligularia ‘Britt-Marie Crawford’ . . . . . . . 123
Monarda ‘Cranberry Lace’ . . . . . . . . . . 128
Monarda didyma ‘Coral Reef ’ . . . . . . . . 128
Monarda didyma ‘Grand Mum’. . . . . . . . 128
Monarda didyma ‘Jacob Cline’ . . . . . . . . 128
Monarda didyma ‘Mahogany’. . . . . . . . . 128
Monarda didyma ‘Marshall’s Delight’ . . . . 128
Monarda didyma ‘Petite Delight’ . . . . . . . 128
Ligularia dentata ‘Osiris Cafe Noir’ . . . . . 123
Marjoram, Golden (Origanum vulgare
‘Aureum’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Ligularia dentata ‘Osiris Fantaisie’ . . . . . . 123
Marjoram, Hardy (Origanum x majoricum) 126
Monarda ‘Fire Marshall’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Ligularia dentata ‘Othello’. . . . . . . . . . . 123
Marjoram, Tricolored
(Origanum vulgare ‘Variegata’). . . . . . 126
Monarda ‘Pink Lace’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Marrubium rotundifolium
(Silver-edged Horehound) . . . . . . . . 126
Muehlenbeckia axillaris (Wire Vine). . . . . 129
Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’ . . . . . . . . 123
Ligularia ‘Last Dance’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Ligularia stenocephala ‘Little Rocket’ . . . . 123
Ligularia stenocephala ‘The Rocket’ . . . . . 124
Limonium latifolium ‘Blue Diamond’ . . . . 124
Linum perenne ‘Sapphire’ . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’ . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Liriope muscari ‘PeeDee Ingot’ . . . . . . . . 124
Liriope spicata ‘Silver Dragon’ . . . . . . . . 124
Mazus reptans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Meehania cordata (Meehan’s Mint) . . . . . 126
Mentha pulegium (Pennyroyal, dwarf) . . . 126
Mentha requienii (Corsican Mint) . . . . . . 126
Mimulus cardinalis (Scarlet Monkey Flower) 126
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Lavatera ‘Burgundy Wine’. . . . . . . . . . . 122
Monarda didyma ‘Petite Red’ (‘Fireball’) . . 128
Monarda ‘Raspberry Wine’ . . . . . . . . . . 128
Mukdenia rossii ‘Karasuba’ (Crimson Fans) 129
Myosotis alpestris ‘Ultramarine’ . . . . . . . 129
Myosotis sylvatica ‘Alba’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Myosotis sylvatica ‘Rosea’ . . . . . . . . . . . 129
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Lobelia e. ‘Anabel Blue Romance’. . . . . . . 124
Mimulus naiandinus ‘Mega’
(Spunky Monkey) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Nassella tenuissima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Lobelia e. Techno Heat™ ‘Electric Blue’ . . . 124
Mint, Apple (Mentha) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Nasturtium ‘Jewel Mix’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Lobelia e. Techno Heat™ ‘Upright Light Blue’ 124
Mint, Chocolate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Nemesia fruticans ‘Aromatica Royal Blue’ . . 129
Lobelia e. ‘Waterfall Azure Mist’ . . . . . . . 124
Mint, Curly Spearmint. . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Nemesia strumosa ‘Angel Art Orange’ . . . . 129
Lobelia e. ‘Waterfall Light Lavender’ . . . . . 124
Mint, French Peppermint . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Nemesia Sunsatia ‘Coconut’. . . . . . . . . . 129
Lobelia fulgens ‘Queen Victoria’ . . . . . . . 124
Mint, Grapefruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Nemesia Sunsatia ‘Lemon’. . . . . . . . . . . 129
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Nepeta mussinii ‘Blue Wonder’ . . . . . . . . 129
Paeonia ‘Duchess de Orleans’ . . . . . . . . . 132
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Piglet’ . . . . . . 134
Nepeta ‘Pink Pixie’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Paeonia ‘Edulis Superba’. . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Redhead’ . . . . 134
Nepeta ‘Purple Haze’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Paeonia ‘Eliza Lundy’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Pennisetum messiacum ‘Red Buttons’ . . . . 134
Nepeta racemosa ‘Little Titch’ . . . . . . . . 129
Paeonia ‘Felix Crousse’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Pennisetum orientale ‘Karley Rose’ . . . . . 134
Nepeta sibirica ‘Souvenir d’Andre Chaudron’ 129
Paeonia Itoh Bartzella . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Pennisetum orientale ‘Tall Tales’ . . . . . . . 134
Nepeta subsessilis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Paeonia Itoh ‘Berry Garcia’ . . . . . . . . . . 132
Pennisetum setaceum ‘Fireworks’ . . . . . . 134
Nepeta x faassenii ‘Dropmore’ . . . . . . . . 130
Paeonia Itoh ‘Callie’s Memory’ . . . . . . . . 132
Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’ . . . . . . . 134
Nepeta x faassenii ‘Walkers Low’ . . . . . . . 130
Paeonia Itoh ‘Cora Louise’. . . . . . . . . . . 132
Pennisetum setaceum ‘Skyrocket’ . . . . . . 134
Nepeta yunnanensis ‘Blue Dragon’ . . . . . . 130
Paeonia Itoh ‘First Arrival’ . . . . . . . . . . 132
Pennisetum spathiolatum . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Nicotiana langsdorfii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Paeonia Itoh ‘Going Bananas’ . . . . . . . . . 132
Pennisetum x ‘First Knight’ . . . . . . . . . . 135
Nicotiana x sanderae ‘Fragrant Cloud’. . . . 130
Paeonia Itoh ‘Hillary’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Penstemon barbatus ‘Riding Hood Blue’ . . 135
Paeonia Itoh ‘Julia Rose’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Penstemon barbatus ‘Riding Hood Red’ . . . 135
Paeonia Itoh ‘Kopper Kettle’ . . . . . . . . . 133
Penstemon ‘Blackbird’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Oenothera fremontii ‘Shimmer’ . . . . . . . 130
Paeonia Itoh ‘Magical Mystery Tour’. . . . . 133
Penstemon ‘Burgundy Brew’ . . . . . . . . . 135
Oenothera longifolia ‘Lemon Sunset’ . . . . 130
Paeonia Itoh ‘Morning Lilac’ . . . . . . . . . 133
Penstemon ‘Catherine de la Mare’ . . . . . . 135
Oenothera speciosa ‘Siskiyou’. . . . . . . . . 130
Paeonia Itoh ‘Sequestered Sunshine’ . . . . . 133
Penstemon davidsonii . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Oenothera speciosa ‘Twilight’ . . . . . . . . 130
Paeonia Itoh ‘Singing in the Rain’ . . . . . . 133
Penstemon digitalis ‘Dark Towers’ . . . . . . 135
Oenothera tetragona ‘Fireworks’ . . . . . . . 130
Paeonia Itoh ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy’ . . . . 133
Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker’s Red’ . . . . . . 135
Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Nanus’ . . . . . . . . 130
Paeonia ‘Kansas’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Penstemon digitalis ‘Pink Dawn’ . . . . . . . 135
Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Pam Harper’ . . . . 130
Paeonia ‘Karl Rosenfeld’. . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Penstemon digitalis ‘Pocahontas’ . . . . . . . 135
Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Ebony Knight’
(Black Mondo Grass) . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Paeonia ‘Krinkled White’ . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Penstemon digitalis ‘Precious Gem’ . . . . . 135
Paeonia ‘President Roosevelt’ . . . . . . . . . 132
Penstemon ‘Enor’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ . . . . 130
Paeonia ‘Raspberry Sundae’. . . . . . . . . . 132
Penstemon ‘Grape Taffy’. . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Oregano, Dark Leaf (Origanum vulgare) . . 130
Paeonia ‘Sarah Bernhardt’. . . . . . . . . . . 132
Penstemon ‘Juan Jose’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Oregano, Dwarf Greek . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Paeonia ‘Shirley Temple’. . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Penstemon ‘Papal Purple’ . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Oregano, Golden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Paeonia ‘Single Red’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Penstemon pinifolius ‘Mersea Yellow’ . . . . 135
Oregano, Hot & Spicy-Organic . . . . . . . . 131
Paeonia ‘Vivid Rose’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Penstemon procerus var. brachanthus . . . . 135
Oregano, Sicilian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Panicum virgatum ‘Cheyenne Sky’ . . . . . . 133
Penstemon ‘Purple Tiger’ . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Origanum ‘Amethyst Falls’ . . . . . . . . . . 131
Panicum virgatum ‘Cloud Nine’ . . . . . . . 133
Penstemon ‘Raven’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Origanum ‘Barbara Tingey’ . . . . . . . . . . 131
Panicum virgatum ‘Ruby Ribbons’ . . . . . . 133
Penstemon ‘Thorn’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Origanum laevigatum ‘Hopley’s Purple’ . . . 126
Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’ . . . . . . . 133
Penstemon x barbatus ‘Prairie Dusk’. . . . . 135
Origanum ‘Rosenkuppel’ . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Papaver n. ‘Gnome’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Penstemon x campanulatus ‘Garnet’ . . . . . 135
Origanum rotundifolium ‘Kent Beauty’ . . . 131
Papaver n. ‘Wonderland Orange’ . . . . . . . 133
Penstemon x hartwegii ‘Appleblossom’. . . . 135
Origanum vulgare ‘Variegatum’ . . . . . . . 131
Papaver n. ‘Wonderland Pink’ . . . . . . . . 133
Penstemon x hartwegii ‘Blue Midnight’ . . . 136
Osteospermum 3D™ ‘Silver’ . . . . . . . . . . 131
Papaver n. ‘Wonderland Yellow’ . . . . . . . 133
Penstemon x hartwegii ‘Firebird’ . . . . . . . 136
Osteospermum barberae var. compactum
‘Lavender Mist’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Papaver o. ‘Brilliant’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Perilla frutescens ‘Magilla’. . . . . . . . . . . 136
Papaver o. ‘Juliane’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Perovskia atriplicifolia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Osteospermum barberiae v. compactum
‘Purple Mountain’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Papaver o. ‘Karine’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Lisslitt’ (Lacey Blue) 136
Papaver o. ‘Manhattan’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Little Spire’. . . . . . 136
Papaver o. ‘Picotee’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Persicaria affinis ‘Dimity’ . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Papaver o. ‘Pizzicato’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Persicaria amplexicaule ‘Firetail’ . . . . . . . 136
Papaver o. ‘Princess Victoria Louise’ . . . . . 134
Persicaria campanulata . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Papaver o. ‘Raspberry Queen’ . . . . . . . . . 134
Persicaria microcephala ‘Red Dragon’ . . . . 136
Papaver o. ‘Royal Wedding’ . . . . . . . . . . 134
Petasites japonicus ‘Giganteus Variegatus’. . 136
Papaver o. ‘Turkenlouis’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Peucedanum ostruthium ‘Daphnis’ . . . . . 136
Parahebe perfoliata. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Philadelphus ‘Belle Etoile’ . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Parsley, Italian Flat Leaf . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Philadelphus coronarius ‘Variegatus’. . . . . 136
Parsley, Triple Curled . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Philadelphus lewisii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Pennisetum alopecuroides . . . . . . . . . . 134
Philadelphus x lemoinei ‘Innocence’ . . . . . 136
Pennisetum alopecuroides
‘Burgundy Bunny’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Phlomis russeliana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Cassian’ . . . . . 134
Phlox paniculata ‘Becky Towe’ . . . . . . . . 136
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’ . . . . . 134
Phlox paniculata ‘Blue Paradise’ . . . . . . . 136
Paeonia ‘Double Carmine Red’ . . . . . . . . 132
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Bunny’ . . 134
Phlox paniculata ‘Blushing Shortwood’ . . . 137
Paeonia ‘Double White’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Moudry’. . . . . 134
Phlox paniculata ‘Bright Eyes’ . . . . . . . . 137
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Osteospermum ecklonis ‘Nasinga Purple’ . . 131
Osteospermum Serenity ‘Lavender Bliss’ . . 131
Osteospermum Serenity ‘Lemonade’. . . . . 131
Osteospermum Serenity ‘White Bliss’ . . . . 131
Osteospermum Side Show ‘Bicolor Pink’ . . 131
Osteospermum Side Show™ ‘Golden Yellow’ 131
Osteospermum ‘Sunny Olivia’ . . . . . . . . 131
Osteospurmum 3D™ ‘Purple’ . . . . . . . . . 131
Oxalis crassipes ‘Alba’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Oxalis oregana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Oxalis ‘Plum Crazy’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Oxalis vulcanicola ‘Sunset Velvet’ . . . . . . 132
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Phlomis x fruticosa ‘Edward Bowles’. . . . . 136
Phlox paniculata ‘David’s Lavender’ . . . . . 137
Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’
(Variegated Solomon’s Seal) . . . . . . . 139
Phlox paniculata Flame™ ‘Coral Red’. . . . . 137
Polypodium glycyrrhiza (Licorice Fern). . . 139
Phlox paniculata Flame™ ‘Purple’. . . . . . . 137
Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas Fern)139
Phlox paniculata Flame™ ‘Lilac’. . . . . . . . 137
Polystichum munitum (Western Sword Fern)139
Phlox paniculata Flame™
‘White with Red Eye’ . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Potentilla x hybrida ‘William Rollinson’ . . . 139
Phlox paniculata ‘Orange Perfection’ . . . . 137
Pratia pedunculata ‘County Park’ . . . . . . 139
Phlox paniculata ‘Peppermint Twist’. . . . . 137
Primula ‘Blue Zebra’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Phlox paniculata ‘Red Caribbean’ . . . . . . 137
Primula ‘Green Lace’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Part Shade
Phlox paniculata ‘Red Eyes’ . . . . . . . . . . 137
Primula japonica ‘Alba’ (Japanese Primrose) 139
Shade
Phlox paniculata ‘Sherbet Cocktail’ . . . . . 137
Primula japonica ‘Miller’s Crimson’ . . . . . 139
Phlox paniculata ‘Starfire’ . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Primula veris ‘Sunset Shades’ (Cowslip) . . . 139
Phlox paniculata Top Shelf™ ‘Purple Kiss’ . . 137
Prostanthera cuneata . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Phlox paniculata Top Shelf™ ‘Pina Colada’. . 137
Prostanthera rotundifolia . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Phlox stolonifera ‘Blue Ridge’ . . . . . . . . . 137
Pulmonaria angustifolia ‘Azurea’ . . . . . . . 140
Phlox stolonifera ‘Home Fires’ . . . . . . . . 137
Pulmonaria ‘Blue Ensign’ . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Attracts Hummingbirds
Phlox stolonifera ‘Sherwood Purple’ . . . . . 137
Pulmonaria ‘Dark Vader’ . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Culinary Uses
Phlox x ‘Forever Pink’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Pulmonaria longifolia ‘Bertam Anderson’ . . 140
Phormium ‘Black Adder’ . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Pulmonaria longifolia ‘Diana Clare’ . . . . . 140
Phormium ‘Candy Stripe’ . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Pulmonaria longifolia ‘E.B. Anderson’ . . . . 140
Drought Tolerant
Phormium cookianum ‘Flamingo’ . . . . . . 137
Pulmonaria longifolia ‘Roy Davidson’ . . . . 140
Evergreen
Phormium ‘Dusky Chief ’ . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Pulmonaria longifolia ssp. cevennensis . . . 140
Phormium ‘Evening Glow’ . . . . . . . . . . 137
Pulmonaria ‘Majeste’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Phormium ‘Jester’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Pulmonaria ‘Raspberry Splash’ . . . . . . . . 140
Fall / Winter Color
Phormium ‘Maori Queen’ . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Smoky Blue’ . . . . . 140
Fire Resistant
Phormium ‘Platts Black’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Pulmonaria ‘Trevi Fountain’ . . . . . . . . . 140
Pratia pedunculata ‘Celestial Spice’. . . . . . 139
Phormium tenax ‘Black Rage’. . . . . . . . . 138
Phormium tenax ‘Dark Delight’ . . . . . . . 138
Phormium tenax ‘Sundowner’ . . . . . . . . 138
Phormium ‘Tom Thumb’ . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Phormium ‘Variegated Dwarf ’ . . . . . . . . 138
Phormium ‘Waitara Gold’. . . . . . . . . . . 138
Phormium ‘Wings of Gold’ . . . . . . . . . . 138
Phygelius aequalis ‘Yellow Trumpet’ . . . . . 138
Phygelius ‘Cherry Ripe’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Phygelius ‘Funfare Wine’ . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Phygelius ‘Lemon Frost’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Phygelius ‘Lemon Spritzer’ . . . . . . . . . . 138
Phygelius ‘Sunshine’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Phygelius x rectus ‘African Queen’ . . . . . . 138
Phygelius x rectus ‘Winchester Fanfare’ . . . 138
Physostegia virginiana ‘Miss Manners’. . . . 138
Pittosporum tenuifolium
‘Margaret Turnbull’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Wrinkle Blue’. . . 138
Podocarpus Country Park Fire . . . . . . . . 139
Podocarpus Red Tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Polemonium boreale ‘Heavenly Habit’. . . . 139
Polemonium reptans ‘Touch of Class’ . . . . 139
Polemonium yezoense ‘Purple Rain’ . . . . . 139
Polygonatum biflorum. . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Polygonatum biflorum nanum
‘Prince Charming’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
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Attracts Bees
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Fabulous Foliage
Fragrant
Phormium ‘Rainbow Sunrise’. . . . . . . . . 138
Phormium ‘Red Sparklers’ . . . . . . . . . . 138
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Phlox paniculata ‘David’. . . . . . . . . . . . 137
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Good for Cut Flowers
Raoulia australis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Good For Tea
Ribes sanguineum ‘King Edward VII’ . . . . 140
Interesting Fruit or Bark
Rodgersia ‘Bronze Peacock’ . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rodgersia ‘Fireworks’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming
Rodgersia podophylla ‘Rotlaub’. . . . . . . . 141
May Naturalize
Rosa ‘Cecile Brunner’ (Climbing Rose) . . . 141
Medicinal Uses
Rosa ‘Cecile Brunner’
Everblooming Climber . . . . . . . . . . 141
PPA Plant of the year
Rosa chinensis mutabilis (China Rose) . . . 141
Prostrate or vining growth habit
Rosa ‘Morning Colors’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rosa ‘Sally’s Cecile Brunner’ . . . . . . . . . 141
Rockery or Alpine Plant
Rosemary, Arp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Tolerates Moist Soil
Rosemary, Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Takes Light Foot Traffic
Rosemary, Blue Spire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rosemary, Bonnie Jean . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rosemary, Gold Dust . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rosemary, Jessop’s Upright . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rosemary, Madeline Hill . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rosemary, Majorca Pink . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rosemary, Pine-scented . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rosemary, Red-Flowering. . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rosemary, Salem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rosemary, Trailing Irene . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Rosemary, Tuscan Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Refer to this handy
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the plant listings throughout
this design guide.
Rubus pentalobus ‘Formosan Carpet’ . . . . 142
Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Early Bird Gold’ . . . . . 142
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Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’ . . . . . . . . 142
Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii
‘Little Goldstar’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Sedum forsterianum ‘Antique Grill’ . . . . . 146
Sanguisorba menziesii . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Sedum forsterianum ssp. elegans
‘Silver Stone’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cherry Brandy’ . . . . . . . 142
Sanguisorba obtusa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Sedum hakonense ‘Chocolate Ball’ . . . . . . 146
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Denver Daisy’. . . . . . . . 142
Sanguisorba offcinalis ‘Red Thunder’ . . . . 144
Sedum hispanicum ‘Aureum’ . . . . . . . . . 146
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Irish Eyes’ . . . . . . . . . . 142
Sanguisorba officinalis ‘Tanna’ . . . . . . . . 144
Sedum hispanicum var. minus ‘Pink Form’ . 146
Rudbeckia nitida ‘Herbstsonne’
(‘Autumn Sun’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Santolina chamaecyparissus var. nana . . . . 144
Sedum kamtschaticum ‘Variegatum’ . . . . . 146
Santolina ericoides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Rudbeckia subtomentosa ‘Little Henry’ . . . 142
Santolina incana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Sedum kamtschaticum
‘Weihenstephaner Gold’. . . . . . . . . . 146
Ruellia elegans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Santolina incana ‘Lemon Queen’ . . . . . . . 144
Sedum ‘Lemon Ball’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Ruta graveolens ‘Jackman’s Blue’ . . . . . . . 142
Santolina ‘Lemon Fizz’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Sedum lydium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Saponaria ocymoides . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Sedum makinoi ‘Limelight’ . . . . . . . . . . 147
Sarcococca ruscifolia (Fragrant Sweet Box) 145
Sedum makinoi ‘Ogon’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Savory, Winter Dwarf
(Satureja montana ‘Nana’) . . . . . . . . 145
Sedum ‘Matrona’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Saxifraga hypnoides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Sedum oaxacanum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Saxifraga stolonifera ‘Maroon Beauty’ . . . . 145
Sedum oreganum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Saxifraga x arendsii Touran Deep Red . . . . 145
Sedum pachyclados . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Saxifraga x arendsii Touran Scarlet. . . . . . 145
Sedum ‘Plum Perfection’ . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Saxifraga x urbium ‘Aurea-punctata’ . . . . . 145
Sedum pluricaule ‘Island of Sakhalin’ . . . . 147
Saxifraga x urbium ‘Primuloides’. . . . . . . 145
Sedum reflexum ‘Blue Spruce’ . . . . . . . . 147
Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’ . . . . . 145
Sedum rubrotinctum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Scabiosa columbaria ‘Harlequin Blue’ . . . . 145
Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’. . . . . . . . . . . 147
Scabiosa columbaria nana ‘Blue Note’ . . . . 145
Sedum rupestre ‘Sea Gold’ . . . . . . . . . . 147
Scabiosa ‘Vivid Violet’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Sedum sexangulare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Blaze’. . . . . . . 145
Sedum sichotense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Jazz’ . . . . . . . 145
Sedum sieboldii ‘October Daphne’ . . . . . . 147
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘The Blues’ . . . . 145
Sedum spathulifolium ‘Cape Blanco’ . . . . . 147
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Sage, Berggarten (Salvia officinalis) . . . . . 142
Sage, Dwarf Green (Salvia officinalis ‘Minor’)142
Sage, Grower’s Friend Garden . . . . . . . . 142
Sage, Mildred Faye’s Rainbow. . . . . . . . . 142
Sage (Pineapple), Frieda Dixon . . . . . . . . 142
Sage (Pineapple), Golden Delicious . . . . . 142
Sage (Pineapple), Honeymelon . . . . . . . . 142
Sage (Pineapple), Scarlet Tangerine . . . . . 142
Sage, Purple. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Sage, Woodcote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’ (Scotch Moss) . . . . 143
Sagina subulata (Irish Moss) . . . . . . . . . 143
Salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’. . . . . . . . . 143
Salix purpurea ‘Nana’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Salvia arizonica (Arizona Sage). . . . . . . . 143
Sedum nevii ‘Pink Form’ . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Schizostylis coccinea ‘Coral’ . . . . . . . . . 145
Sedum spathulifolium ‘Carnea’ . . . . . . . . 147
Schizostylis coccinea ‘Red’ . . . . . . . . . . 145
Sedum spathulifolium ‘Purpureum’ . . . . . 147
Scrophularia auriculata ‘Variegata’
(Variegated Figwort) . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Sedum spec. ‘Soft Cloud’ . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Salvia greggii ‘Ultra Violet’ . . . . . . . . . . 143
Scrophularia macrantha
(Red Birds in a Tree). . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Joy’ . . . . . . . . 148
Salvia guaranitica ‘Black and Blue’ . . . . . . 143
Scutellaria ‘Greg Starr’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Salvia ‘Indigo Spires’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Sedum ‘Abbeydore’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Salvia mexicana ‘Limelight’ (Mexican Sage) 143
Sedum album ‘Athoum’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Salvia microphylla ‘Hot Lips’ . . . . . . . . . 143
Sedum album ‘Black Pearl’ . . . . . . . . . . 146
Salvia microphylla x greggii ‘Red Velvet’ . . 143
Sedum album ‘Chloroticum’ . . . . . . . . . 146
Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Sedum album ‘Coral Carpet’ . . . . . . . . . 146
Salvia nemerosa ‘Burgundy Candles’. . . . . 143
Sedum album ‘Green Ice’ . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Salvia nemorosa ‘Ave Maria’. . . . . . . . . . 143
Sedum album var. micranthum ‘Orange Ice’ 146
Salvia nemorosa ‘Blue Hill’ . . . . . . . . . . 143
Sedum album var. micranthum ‘Red Ice’ . . 146
Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ . . . . . . . . . 144
Sedum anglicum ‘Love’s Triangle’ . . . . . . 146
Salvia nemorosa ‘East Friesland’ . . . . . . . 144
Sedum ‘Autumn Delight’ . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Salvia nemorosa ‘Marcus’ . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Sedum bithynicum ‘Sea Stars’. . . . . . . . . 146
Salvia nemorosa ‘May Night’ . . . . . . . . . 144
Sedum cauticola ‘Bertram Anderson’ . . . . 146
Salvia nemorosa ‘Viola Klose’. . . . . . . . . 144
Sedum cauticola ‘Lidakense’ . . . . . . . . . 146
Salvia nemorosa ‘Wesuwe’. . . . . . . . . . . 144
Sedum ‘Cherry Truffle’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Salvia patens (Gentian Salvia) . . . . . . . . 144
Sedum ‘Chocolate Drop’. . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Salvia ‘Phyllis Fancy’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Sedum ‘Crystal Pink’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Salvia roemeriana ‘Hot Trumpets’ . . . . . . 144
Sedum dasyphyllum ‘Major’ . . . . . . . . . 146
Salvia ‘Wendy’s Wish’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Sedum ‘Desert Black’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Salvia x pratensis ‘Eveline’ . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Sedum divergens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Sempervivum arachnoideum
ssp. tomentosum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea . . . . . . . . . 144
Sedum ewersii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Sempervivum arachnoideum ‘Stansfieldii’ . 149
Salvia chamaedryoides ‘Marine Blue’ . . . . 143
Salvia darcyi (Mexican Sage) . . . . . . . . . 143
Salvia farinacea ‘Texas Violet’ (Mealy Sage) 143
Salvia greggii ‘Stormy Pink’ . . . . . . . . . . 143
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Sambucus racemosa ‘Sutherland Gold’
(Golden Elderberry). . . . . . . . . . . . 144
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Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Fire’ . . . . . . . 148
Sedum spectabilis ‘Pink Chablis’ . . . . . . . 148
Sedum spurium ‘Dragon’s Blood’. . . . . . . 147
Sedum spurium ‘Elizabeth’ (‘Red Carpet’). . 147
Sedum spurium ‘Fuldaglut’ . . . . . . . . . . 147
Sedum spurium ‘Green Mantle’. . . . . . . . 147
Sedum spurium ‘Pink Jewel’ . . . . . . . . . 147
Sedum spurium ‘Ruby Mantle’ . . . . . . . . 147
Sedum spurium ‘Tricolor’ . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Sedum stefco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Sedum stenopetalum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Sedum telephium ‘Munstead Dark Red’ . . . 148
Sedum telephium ‘Red Cauli’ . . . . . . . . . 148
Sedum telephium ‘Sunset Cloud’ . . . . . . . 148
Sedum ‘Thunderhead’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Sedum ‘Xenox’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Sedum x hybrida ‘John Creech’ . . . . . . . . 148
Selaginella kraussiana ‘Aurea’ . . . . . . . . . 149
Sempervivum arachnoides ‘Large Form’. . . 149
Sempervivum arachnoideum ‘Cebenense’. . 149
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Sempervivum calcareum ‘Mrs. Giuseppi’ . . 149
Tanacetum coccineum
‘Double Market’ (Painted Daisy) . . . . . 152
Sempervivum ‘El Toro’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Tanacetum coccineum ‘Duro’. . . . . . . . . 152
Sempervivum ‘Icicle’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Tanacetum coccineum ‘Robinson’s Red’ . . . 152
Sempervivum ‘Jubilee’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Tanacetum parthenium ‘Aureum’(Feverfew) 152
Sempervivum ‘Jungle Shadows’. . . . . . . . 149
Tanacetum vulgare ‘Crispum’ . . . . . . . . . 152
Sempervivum ‘Lavender & Old Lace’ . . . . 149
Tanacetum vulgare ‘Isla Gold’ . . . . . . . . 152
Sun
Sempervivum ‘Pekinese’. . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Part Shade
Sempervivum ‘Rojin’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Teucrium fruticans ‘Azureum’
(Silver Teucrium) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Sempervivum ‘Rubikon’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Thalictrum ‘Black Stockings’ . . . . . . . . . 152
Shade
Sempervivum ‘Twilight Blue’ . . . . . . . . . 149
Thalictrum ‘Elin’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Attracts Bees
Senecio confusus ‘Orange’
(Mexican Love Vine) . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Thalictrum flavum ‘Illuminator’ . . . . . . . 152
Senecio greyi (Daisy Bush) . . . . . . . . . . 149
Sesleria autumnalis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Thunbergia alata ‘African Sunset’
(Black-eyed Susan vine). . . . . . . . . . 152
Sesleria caerulea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Thunbergia grandiflora (Blue Skyflower) . . 152
Setcresea pallida ‘Blue Sue’ . . . . . . . . . . 149
Thunbergia gregorii (Orange Clockvine) . . 152
Culinary Uses
Sidalcea campestre
(Meadow Checkermallow) . . . . . . . . 150
Thyme, Caraway (Thymus herba-barona) . . 153
Deer Resistant
Silene uniflora ‘Druett’s Variegated’ . . . . . 150
Thyme Dot Wells (Thymus vulgaris
‘Dot Wells’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Drought Tolerant
Sisyrinchium angustifolium ‘Lucerne’ . . . . 150
Thyme ‘English Wedgewood’ . . . . . . . . . 153
Evergreen
Sisyrinchium californicum ‘Yellow Stone’ . . 150
Thyme, Foxley Lemon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Sisyrinchium ‘Devon Skies’ . . . . . . . . . . 150
Thyme, Lavender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Soleirolia soleirolli (Baby Tears) . . . . . . . 150
Thyme Lemon Gold (Thymus x citriodorus
‘Aureus’). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Solidago canadensis ‘Baby Gold’ . . . . . . . 150
Solidago ‘Crown of Rays’ . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’ . . . . . . . . . . 150
Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Sorghastrum ‘Indian Steel’ . . . . . . . . . . 150
Sorrel, French (Rumex acetosa) . . . . . . . 150
Spigelia marilandica (Indian Pinks) . . . . . 150
Spiraea japonica ‘Magic Carpet’ . . . . . . . 151
Spiraea japonica var. bullata. . . . . . . . . . 151
Spiraea japonica ‘White Gold’ . . . . . . . . 151
Spiraea thunbergii ‘Ogon’ . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Sporobolus heterolepis ‘Tara’
(Prairie Dropseed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Thalictrum rochebrunianum . . . . . . . . . 152
Thyme Lemon Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
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Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fabulous Foliage
Fall / Winter Color
Fire Resistant
Thyme, Lime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Fragrant
Thyme longicaulis (Turbo Thyme) . . . . . . 152
Good for Cut Flowers
Thyme Narrow Leaf French . . . . . . . . . . 153
Thyme Orange Balsam. . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
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Sempervivum braunii . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Sempervivum calcareum . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Good For Tea
Thyme Pinewood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Interesting Fruit or Bark
Thyme vulgaris ‘Silver Posie’ . . . . . . . . . 153
Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming
Thyme, Winter (Thymus hyemalis) . . . . . 153
Thyme x citriodorus ‘Spicy Orange’ . . . . . 153
May Naturalize
Thymus doerfleri ‘Bressingham’ . . . . . . . 153
Medicinal Uses
Thymus ‘Gold Transparent’ . . . . . . . . . . 153
Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’ . . . . . . . . . 153
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Stachys b. ‘Countess Helen von
Stein Zeppelin’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Thymus praecox ‘Hartington Silver’ . . . . . 153
Prostrate or vining growth habit
Thymus pseudolanuginosus. . . . . . . . . . 153
Rockery or Alpine Plant
Stachys byzantina ‘Primrose Heron’ . . . . . 151
Thymus x citriodorus ‘Archer’s Gold’ . . . . 153
Stachys byzantina ‘Silky Fleece’ . . . . . . . . 151
Thymus x citriodorus ‘Lemon Frost’ . . . . . 153
Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’ . . . . . . . 151
Tiarella ‘Neon Lights’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Stachys lavandulifolia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Tiarella ‘Sugar and Spice’ . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Stachys officinalis ‘Pink Cotton Candy’
(Betony). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Tibouchina heteromala . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Stevia rebaudiana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Trachelium caeruleum ‘Hamer Pandora’ . . 154
Stipa gigantea (Giant Feather Grass) . . . . . 151
Tradescantia ‘Angelic Charm’ . . . . . . . . . 154
Stipa lessingiana ‘Capriccio’ . . . . . . . . . . 151
Tradescantia ‘Blushing Bride’ . . . . . . . . . 154
Stokesia laevis ‘Honeysong Purple’ . . . . . . 151
Tradescantia ‘Godzilla’. . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Stokesia laevis ‘Mary Gregory’ . . . . . . . . 151
Tradescantia rosea ‘Morning Grace’ . . . . . 154
Stokesia laevis ‘Silver Moon’ . . . . . . . . . 151
Tradescantia x andersoniana ‘Little Doll’ . . 154
Stylophorum diphyllum . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Tricyrtis formosana ‘Samurai’. . . . . . . . . 154
Symphytum x uplandicum ‘Axminster Gold’ 152
Trollius ‘Alabaster’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Tolerates Moist Soil
Takes Light Foot Traffic
Tibouchina urvilleana . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
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Tropaeolum tuberosum v. pillifera . . . . . . 154
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Turnera diffusa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Viola ‘Irish Molly’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Typha latifolia (Cattail) . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Viola labradorica (Labrador Violet) . . . . . 156
Viola ‘Molly Sanderson’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
U
Uncinia rubra ‘Belinda’s Find’. . . . . . . . . 154
Viola obliqua ‘Royal Robe’ . . . . . . . . . . 157
Viola odorata ‘Blue Remington’. . . . . . . . 157
V
Viola odorata ‘Rosina’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Vaccinium ‘Pink Lemonade’ . . . . . . . . . 154
Viola praemorsa (Prairie Violet) . . . . . . . 157
Part Shade
Valeriana supina (Rock Valerian) . . . . . . 154
Viola ‘Purple Showers’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Shade
Vancouveria (Inside-out Flower)
Vancouveria hexandra. . . . . . . . . . . 155
Viola ‘Rebecca’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Attracts Bees
Verbascum Eleanor’s Blush (‘Verpole’). . . . 155
Viola stojanowii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Verbascum ‘Pandora’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Viola walteri ‘Silver Gem’ . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Attracts Birds
Viola ‘Sorbet Mix’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Verbena b. ‘Lollipop’ (Brazilian Verbena) . . 155
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Attracts Butterflies
Verbena Empress Flair Red . . . . . . . . . . 155
Attracts Hummingbirds
Verbena hastata (Swamp Verbena) . . . . . . 155
Waldsteinia fragarioides . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Culinary Uses
Verbena ‘Homestead Purple’
(Hardy Verbena) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Waldsteinia ternata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Deer Resistant
Verbena ‘Homestead Red’ (Hardy Verbena) 155
Drought Tolerant
Verbena Lanai Lavender Star . . . . . . . . . 155
Verbena Lanai Lime Green . . . . . . . . . . 155
Evergreen
Verbena Lanai Purple Mosiac. . . . . . . . . 155
Fabulous Foliage
Verbena Lanai Twister Pink. . . . . . . . . . 155
Fall / Winter Color
Verbena peruviana ‘Red’ (Hardy Verbena) . 155
Verbena tenuisecta ‘Magenta’ . . . . . . . . . 155
Fire Resistant
Verbena ‘Veralena Elegant White’ . . . . . . 155
Fragrant
Vernonia baldwinii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Vernonia lettermannii ‘Iron Butterfly’ . . . . 155
Good for Cut Flowers
Good For Tea
Interesting Fruit or Bark
Veronica austriaca ‘Crater Lake Blue’ . . . . 155
Veronica ‘Darwin’s Blue’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Veronica ‘Eveline’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Veronica ‘Giles van Hees’ . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming
Veronica liwanensis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
May Naturalize
Veronica peduncularis ‘Georgia Blue’ . . . . 156
Medicinal Uses
Veronica prostrata ‘Aztec Gold’ . . . . . . . . 156
Veronica repens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
PPA Plant of the year
Veronica spicata ‘Purpleicious’ . . . . . . . . 156
Prostrate or vining growth habit
Veronica spicata ‘Royal Candles’ . . . . . . . 156
Rockery or Alpine Plant
Veronica spicata ‘Ulster Blue Dwarf ’. . . . . 156
Veronica ‘Waterperry Blue’ . . . . . . . . . . 156
Tolerates Moist Soil
Veronica x hybrida ‘Christy’ . . . . . . . . . 156
Takes Light Foot Traffic
Viburnum propinquum . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Vinca major ‘Variegata’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Vinca minor ‘Bowle’s Variety’. . . . . . . . . 156
Vinca minor ‘Illumination’ . . . . . . . . . . 156
Vinca minor ‘Merlot’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Vinca minor ‘Ralph Shugert’ . . . . . . . . . 156
Viola ‘Blueberry Blush’ . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Viola ‘Columbine’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
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Viola obliqua ‘Red Giant’ . . . . . . . . . . . 157
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Viola coreana ‘Mars’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Viola cornuta ‘Bowle’s Black’ . . . . . . . . . 156
Viola cornuta ‘Etain’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Viola cornuta ‘Ulla’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Viola ‘Heartthrob’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
X
Xanthosoma mafaffa ‘Lime Zinger’ . . . . . 157
Y
Yucca dismentiana ‘Blue Boy’. . . . . . . . . 158
Yucca filamentosa ‘Bright Edge’ . . . . . . . 158
Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’ . . . . . . . 158
Yucca gloriosa var. recurvifolia ‘Bright Star’ 158
Yucca rostrata ‘Sapphire Skies’ . . . . . . . . 158
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Zaluzianskya ovata (Evening Scented Phlox) 158
Zauschneria garrettii ‘Orange Carpet’ . . . . 158
Zauschneria septentrionalis ‘Select Mattole’ 158
Zinnia grandiflora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158