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48th Annual Spring Plant
Saturday May 7 and Sunday May 8, 2016
Plant Sale Hours
Saturday, May 7, 9 am to 4 pm
Sunday, May 8, 9 am to 4 pm
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The sale will be held at the
Arboretum’s picnic shelter area near
the Marion Andrus Learning Center.
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Come early for best selection.
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Bring carrying containers for your
purchases: boxes, wagons, carts.
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There will be a pickup area where you
can drive up and load your plants.
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We also have a few golf carts with
volunteers to drive you and your
plants to your car.
Payment
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Please assist us in maximizing our
support of the MLA by using cash or
checks. However, if you wish to use a
credit card, we gladly accept Visa,
MasterCard, Amex and Discover.
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Volunteers will make a list of your
purchases which you will hand to a
cashier for payment.
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Please keep your receipt as you may
need to show it to a volunteer as you
exit.
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There will be an Express lane for
purchases of 10 items or fewer.
University of Minnesota
Table of Contents
Shade Perennials……………………… 2-4
Ferns…………………………………... 5
Ground Covers for Shade……………. 2-4
Ferns…………………………………... 5
Sun Perennials………………………... 6-8
Minnesota Natives……………………. 9
Rock Garden Perennials ……………. 10
Martagon Lilies………………………. 10
Hemerocallis (Daylily)……………….. 11
Water Gardens……………………….. 11
Paeonia (Peony)………………………. 12
Roses………………………………….. 13
Annuals………………………………. 13
Hosta………………………………….. 14-15
Woodies:
Vines………………………………. 16
Trees & Shrubs…………………… 16-17
Ornamental Grasses………………… 19
Herbs…………………………………. 20-21
Succulent Trough Gardens, Scented
Geraniums, Miniature and Garden
creations by the Auxiliary and “My
Garden” Annual Kits……………….... 18
Vegetables……………………………. 22-23
Shade Perennials
Asarum europaeum (European Wild Ginger) --5” An excellent ground cover for shaded
situations with glossy, evergreen leaves 2-3”. The flowers are greenish-purple or
Interest in Shade Gardening continues to grow as more homeowners are finding
brown. Easily propagated by division.
their landscapes becoming increasingly shady because of the growth of trees and shrubs. Astilbe ‘Delft Lace’ (False Spirea) --2-3’ Apricot-pink plumes on red stems in early to
Shade plants are those that require little or no direct sun, such as those in northern
midsummer. Lacy blue-green foliage overlaid with silver. Leaves can have red highexposures or under trees or in areas where the sun is blocked for much of the day. Avail- lights. Burgundy fall color. M.
able from us are many newly introduced plants and old favorites which can add striking Astilbe ‘Deutschland’ (False Spirea) --Japonica Group--24” Clear white flowers. E.
foliage and appealing flowers to brighten up your shade garden.
Astilbe ‘Fanal’ (False Spirea) --Arendsii Group--24” Narrow, dark red flower; bronze
foliage. M.
Astilbe ‘Maggie Daley’ (False Spirea) --28” Purple plumes. Distinctive foliage. M.
You will find Shade Perennials in the SHADE BUILDING.
Astilbe ‘Montgomery’ (False Spirea) --Japonica Group--22” Deep orange-red plumes on
dark red stems. M.
Actaea simplex ‘Atropurpurea’ (Snakeroot) --5-6’ Fragrant, pale pink flowAstilbe ‘Rheinland’ (False Spirea) --Japonica Group--20” Bright pink flower, floriferers. Deep green to bronzy-purple foliage. Early fall.
ous. VE.
Actaea simplex ‘Brunette’ (Snakeroot)--4-5’ Fragrant creamy-white to pale pink
Astilbe ‘Sprite’ (False Spirea) --Simplicifolia Group--PPA ’94--12” Light pink flower,
plumes. Black-purple lacy foliage. Rich moist soil, shade to part shade in back of borarching plumes. M.
der. Avoid disturbing once established. Aug-Sept.
Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions in White’ (False Spirea) --18-24” Large creamy-white
Actaea simplex ‘James Compton’ --Atropurpurea Group--(Snakeroot)--3’ Compact
plumes. Smooth, glossy, green foliage. M.
habit. Fragrant creamy-white plumes. Deep bronze foliage. Rich moist soil, shade to
Bergenia ‘Winterglod’ / ‘Winter Glow’ --12-15” Large glossy, thick, cabbage-like
part shade in back of border. Aug-Sept.
leaves are bright green, but turn bronze in cold weather. Red flower. Spring.
Adenophora lilifolia (Lilyleaf Ladybells) --3’ Nodding light blue bells are gently lobed
Bergenia purpurascens --14” Dark pink to purple-red flowers. Foliage sometimes
and fragrant. Free-flowering.
purple especially in fall. Spring.
Aegopodium podograria ‘Variegatum’ (Goutweed)--6-14” Vigorous, dense-foliaged
Bergenia x hybrida ‘Perfect’ (Heartleaf Bergenia)--Lilac-red flower, purple-brown
ground cover, spread by underground stolons. White flower.
Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’ (Bugleweed)--4” Rich chocolate colored foliage. Blue flowers. foliage.
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Alexander’s Great’ (Siberian Bugloss) 14” A gigantic mound
Spring.
of heart shaped, heavily silvered leaves. Blue flowers in the spring.
Ajuga reptans ‘Binblasca’ BLACK SCALLOP (Bugleweed)--3-6” Compact spreading
habit. Large, glossy dark purple-black scalloped leaves. Deep blue spikes of flowers in Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ (Variegated False Forget-me-not) --12-18” It bears
showy small blue flowers in clusters, like those of a “Forget-me-not.” The leaves are
early spring to early summer. Good ground cover.
large, heart-shaped, and variegated. Deep moist soil.
Alchemilla mollis (Lady’s Mantle) --15-18” Gray-green fan-shaped mounded foliage,
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Sea Heart’ (Siberian Bugloss) 6-12” Early spring blooms open
holds morning dew for hours. Easy for sun or shade in reasonably good garden
white and blue maturing to lavender-purple. Olive green foliage overlaid with silver,
soil. Loose-clustered yellow-green flowers bloom late spring. Self-sows even under
intricate & Beautiful. Part shade - full shade.
trees.
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Variegata’ (Heartleaf Brunnera) --12-18” It bears showy small
Alchemilla sericata ‘Gold Strike’ (Lady’s Mantle) 12-14” Low-ground cover with
blue flowers in clusters, like those of a “Forget-me-not.” The large, heart-shaped leaves
chartreuse flowers blooming late spring to early summer. Good filler in bouquets. Full
are variegated with creamy-white color. Needs shade and moisture to prevent leaf marsun to partial shade.
gins from scorching. Deep moist soil.
Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’ --12-15” Dark lavender-blue flowers in dense terminal clusters
Chelone glabra (White Turtlehead) -- 3’ White to pale pink flowers resembling a turtle’s
bloom for long period in late spring to early summer. Narrow dark green leaves turn
head. Shiny rich dark green leaves. Pinch to reduce height. Does well in acid soil. Late
brilliant yellow in fall. Very easy to grow with few pests.
summer. MN Native.
Amsonia hubrectii --24” Steel-blue flowers. Willowy foliage turns golden in fall. NaChelone lyonii ‘Hot Lips’ (Pink Turtlehead) -- 24-36” Rose-pink flowers. Lustrous,
tive to SW U.S. Early spring.
deep green foliage. Bronze-green early season growth. Prefers moist site. Aug-Sept.
Anemone hupehensis ‘September Charm’ (Japanese Anemone)-24” Silvery rose-pink
Chelone obliqua ‘Rosea’ (Turtlehead) -- 30-36” Long blooming deep rose-purple tubuflowers. Sept-Oct.
lar flowers over sturdy dark green foliage. Blooms in late summer to fall. Full sun Anemone multifida ‘Rubra’ (Anemone) --12-18” Glowing carmine-red flowpartial shade.
ers. Deeply divided, hairy basal leaves. May-June.
Anemone sylvestris (Snowdrop Anemone) --18” Single pure white solitary flowers about Dicentra formosa ‘Luxuriant’ (Pacific Bleeding-Heart) -- 12-18” Ferny, green foliage. Cherry-red flower, ever-blooming from May-October.
1 1/2” wide and often nodding. May-June.
Dicentra spectabilis (Old-fashioned Bleeding-Heart) -- 2-3’ An old favorite. Forms
Anemone tomentosa ‘Robustissima’ (grape leaf anemone) --30” silvery-pink single
graceful mounds of foliage with an equal spread. The pink heart-shaped flowers appear
flowers. Rich, well-drained soil. Prefers partial shade. Aug-Oct.
Anemone x hybrida ‘Honorine Jobert’ (Japanese Anemone) --3-4’ Large single white in late May and June. Well-drained soil.
flowers. The oldest white cultivar. Rich, well-drained soil. Prefers partial shade. 2016 Dicentra spectabilis ‘Alba’ (Old-fashioned Bleeding-Heart) -- 30” Similar to D. spectabilis, has lighter green foliage and pure white flowers. June.
perennial of the year.
Dicentra spectabilis ‘Gold Heart’ (Bleeding-Heart) -- 24” Pink flower. Unusual charAnemonella thalictroides ‘Cameo’ (Double Rue Anemone) --4-10” Pale clear pink
treuse foliage. A spring beauty!
double flowers with finely divided, fern-like foliage. May go dormant in early sumDicentra spectabilis ‘Hordival’ Valentine (Bleeding-Heart) -- 2-3’ Heart-shaped flowmer. Woodland wildflower. Spring.
ers with red outer petals and white inner petals. Dark green foliage has hint of red.
Anemonella thalictroides ‘Snowball’ (Double Rue Anemone) --4-10” White to light
Dicentra x ‘Love Hearts’ (Bleeding Hearts) 10-12in -- Long blooming with blue-green
pink double flowers with finely divided, fern-like foliage. May go dormant in early
foliage. Heart-shaped blooms of white bleeding purple. Compact habit, Repeat bloomer,
summer. Woodland native, rare. Spring.
Normal to loamy soil.
Aquilegia ‘Origami Blue & White’ (Columbine) --15-16” Blue and white flower.
Aquilegia ‘Origami Red & White’ (Columbine) – 16” Dainty red and white flowers on Digitalis ambigua (Yellow Foxglove) -- 2’ Soft, butter-yellow flowers marked
brown. Grey-green basal rosette of leaves. June-July. Toxic.
a compact many branched plant. Cut back in the fall.
Aquilegia caerulea ‘Blue Jay’ (Rocky Mountain Columbine) --2 1/2’ Deep blue sepals, Digitalis purpurea ‘Candy Mountain’ (Foxglove) -- Rosy-pink flowers face upward on
strong stems that withstand wind and rain. Attracts hummingbirds and resists deer! June
white petals.
-July. Toxic. Biennial.
Aquilegia chrysantha (Golden Columbine) --30-36” Fragrant, long-spurred, canaryDigitalis purpurea ‘Dalmatian Peach’ (Foxglove) -- 24-36” Pinkish-peach flowers
yellow flowers. Thin leaves are downy on their underside. May-July.
lighten to a soft peach with tiny orange speckled throats. Compact clumps. Sun - partial
Aralia racemosa (American Spikenard) --3-5’ Stately white plumes, clusters of black
drupes. Roots used in “root beer” and medicinally. Ginseng family. Native. July. MN shade. Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies. Deer & rabbit resistant. Toxic.
Digitalis purpurea ‘Snowy Mountain’ (Foxglove) 24-36” Upward facing white flowers
Native.
with speckled burgundy throats. Sturdy stems.
Aruncus aethusifolius (Dwarf Goat’s-beard) --12” Deep green, finely divided foliage
Digitalis x mertonensis (Perennial Foxglove) -- 2-3’ Very large rose to coppery flowwith reddish fall color. Creamy-white flowers in early summer. Seed pods. Can take
ers. Big velvety foliage. Divide often. June-July. Toxic.
full sun if soil remains moist.
Dracocephalum argunense ‘Fuji Blue’ (Bigflower Dragonhead) -- 12” Spikes of brilAruncus dioicus ‘Child of Two Worlds’ (Goat’s-beard) --4’ Showy white panicles,
liant blue hooded flowers. Needle-like, green foliage; clumping habit. Early June to mid
feathery foliage. Early summer.
-Aug.
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Shade Perennials Continued
Ligularia stenocephala ‘The Rocket’ (Leopard Plant) -- 4’ Bright yellow stately
trusses. Toothed foliage, purplish stems.
Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) -- 3’ Green foliage, scarlet spikes. Hardier than
Epimedium x versicolor ‘Sulphureum’ (Barrenwort) -- 12” Light yellow flowers. This ‘Queen Victoria.’. MN Native.
selection is one of the best for use as a ground cover. May-June.
Lobelia fulgens ‘Queen Victoria’ (Cardinal flower) -- 3-4’ Spikes of rich, bright scarFull sun - partial shade. Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies. Deer & rabbit resistant.
let. Handsome maroon foliage. Summer-fall.
Toxic.
Lobelia speciosa ‘Fan Scarlet’ (Cardinal Flower) 24” Compact habit, shiny bronze
Galium odoratum (Sweet Woodruff) -- 6” A garden favorite because of its delicate
foliage, upright spikes scarlet flowers in midsummer. Full sun - partial shade. Attracts
growth, 4-petaled white flowers from early May to mid-June, and sweet-scented elliptic butterflies. Deer & rabbit resistant.
leaves. Excellent ground cover. Leaf has been used in wines and liqueurs.
Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’ (Golden Moneywort) -- 2” Golden-yellow foliage
Helleborus x hybridus (Lenten-rose) PPA 2005 --12-18” Dark green, leathery leaves
and bright yellow flower. Beautiful creeping vine. Best in wet to moist soils. Good
may be evergreen. Several nodding, cup-shaped flowers in shades of purple, pink, and ground cover. May-Sept.
mauve. Good vigor. Requires cool, evenly moist but well-drained site in part
Mertensia virginica (Virginia Bluebells) -- 2-3’ A strong stout perennial with a smooth
shade. Toxic.
stem. Loose, one-sided blue flower clusters nodding in early spring. Goes dormant
Hepatica acutiloba ‘Louise’ (Sharp-lobed Hepatica) -- 6” Discovered by Louise
after flowering. MN Native.
Koehler of Owatonna, MN. When flowers first open on this double cultivar, the outer
Minuartia verna (Irish Moss) -- 3” Dense mat of small, dark green, narrow
petals are bright pink. As they age they turn pale blue. A real gem.
leaves. Tiny white flowers. Prefers shade, protected location. Ground cover.
Hepatica americana (Round-lobed Hepatica) -- 6” Leaves with rounded lobes distinMyosotis sylbatica ‘Victoria Blue’ (Forget-me-not) -- 6-8” Biennial. Grey-green leaves
guish this species. The pale lilac to pinkish-white flowers appear very early in the
with clusters of bright sky-blue flowers with a tiny yellow eye. Full sun to partial
spring. March to June.
shade.
Pachysandra terminalis ‘Green Carpet’ (Japanese Spurge) -- 6-8” Rich green foliage,
Heuchera ‘Caramel’ (Coral Bells) -- 10” Caramel-gold foliage with red remore compact and hardier than species. Good ground cover.
verse. Cream flowers. Good heat tolerance, color best in partial shade. Good winter
Podophyllum peltatum (Mayapple) -- 18” Large leaves form an umbrella over small
hardiness. July-Aug.
white waxy flowers. Yellow fruits resemble a very small apple. Easily grown under
Heuchera ‘Crimson Curls’ (Coral Bells) -- 18” Deep reddish-purple leaves with
trees in rich, moist soil. Will tolerate some sun.
curled edges. Whitish flowers in summer.
Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’ (Creeping Jacob’s Ladder) --12-15” Blue
Heuchera ‘Obsidian’ (Coral Bells) -- 24” Very deep purple-black foliage which lasts
bells. An attractive plant for the wild garden, may be divided after blooming.
all season. Insignificant flower.
Polemonium reptans ‘Touch of Class’ (Creeping Jacob’s Ladder) --12-15” Pale blue
Heuchera ‘Paprika’ (Coral Bells) -- 8” Large, glowing cherry-coral foliage lightly
bells. An attractive plant for the wild garden, may be divided after blooming.
veined in silver. White flowers. Spring.
Polemonium yezoense ‘Purple Rain Strain’ (Purple-leaf Jacob’s-ladder) -- 24”H x
Heuchera ‘Pear Crisp’ (Coral Bells)-7” Ruffled yellow-green foliage. Best, lustrous
18”W Large violet flowers on upright stems. Reddish-purple foliage in winter through
color with two hours of morning sun. White flowers. May-June.
early summer, dark stems. In summer or in shade, the leaves are green. Deadhead for
Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’ (Coral Bells) -- 12-24” Large, glossy, silvery plum-purple
rebloom.
foliage with dark purple veining. White flowers. Prefers partial shade. June-July.
Polygonatum biflorum (Small Solomon’s Seal) -- 2-3’ Woodland wildflower with
Heuchera ‘Sweet Tart’ (Coral Bells) -- 5” Tangy, lime-colored foliage in a tight
arching stem. White flowers followed by black berries. MN Native.
mound. Bicolored cerise and hot pink flowers on dark stems. June-Oct.
Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’ (Variegated Japanese Solomon’s Seal) -- 2Heuchera ‘Venus’ (Coral Bells) -- 10” Silvery foliage with dark green veins. Tiny,
3’ Burgundy stems support soft green leaves with creamy-white margins. Fragrant
nearly white bell-shaped flowers. Late spring to early summer.
tiny, white bell flowers in late spring and early summer mature to blue-black berries in
Heuchera sanguinea ‘Snow Angel’ (Coral Bells) --12” x 12” mounds of light green/
the fall. Golden-yellow fall foliage.
cream variegated foliage. Spikes of white flowers fade to pink.
Prunella ‘Summer Daze’ (Self Heal) -- 18” Mat forming ground cover. Dense spikes
Heucherella ‘Brass Lantern’ --12-18” Burnished gold to deep apricot leaves with
of rose-purple flowers. Does well in light sun.
brick red centers emerge in spring and turn deep olive-purple in winter. White flowers
Pulmonaria ‘Raspberry Splash’ (Lungwort) -- 12” Raspberry-pink flowers. Early
on reddish stems in spring.
spring bloom time. Well-drained soils. Part shade to full shade. Tolerant to Black walHeucherella ‘Buttered Rum’ -- 7” Buttery-caramel, maple-like foliage turns rose-red
nut & deer.
in fall. White flowers. May-June.
Pulmonaria ‘Trevi Fountain’ (Lungwort) -- 12” Lance-shaped leaves are medium
Heucherella ‘Redstone Falls’ -- 10” Mounding and trailing habit. Ruby splashed
green with silver spots. Cobalt-blue flowers. Early spring.
foliage turns to reds and browns in fall. Makes a good ground cover. White flowSagina subulata (Corsican Pearlwort) -- 2-4” Moss-like evergreen perennial. Suited
ers. Grows well in sun, too. May-June.
for shady site, is excellent for planting between stepping stones. Small white flowers
Heucherella ‘Solar Eclipse’ -- 10” Red-brown foliage bordered in limeon short stalks.
green. Broadly scalloped edges. White flowers. May-June.
Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’ (Corsican Pearlwort) -- 2-4” Yellowish leaves with white
Heucherella ‘Yellowstone Falls’ -- 6” Mounding and trailing habit. Chartreuse foliage
flowers. Plant in between stepping stones.
with deep crimson markings. Makes a good ground cover. White flowers. May-July.
Sanguinaria canadensis ‘Multiplex’ (Double Bloodroot) -- 6” This naturally occurIris cristata (Dwarf Crested Iris) -- 3-4” Blue flower. Rhizomes creep rapidly above
ring double bloodroot has not been dug from the wild; it is propagated by division by a
the ground and should not be covered. Does well in partial shade. Best of the dwarf
northern grower. White water-lily like flowers for woodland or shade garden. Prefers
iris.
moist, well-drained, rich humus soil. March-May.
Lamium maculatum ‘Chequers’ (Spotted Dead Nettle) -- 6-9” Rose-pink flowStylophorum diphyllum (Celandine Poppy) -- 20” Native plant in rich, moist
ers. Heavily marbled foliage. Good ground cover for full sun or dense shade.
woods. 2” golden flowers. Pendulous seed pods.
Lamium maculatum ‘Ghost’ (Spotted Dead Nettle) -- 12” Silver foliage. Bright orThalictrum flavum ssp. glaucum (Dusty Meadow-rue) -- 3-5’ Valued for the beautiful
chid-purple flowers. This tall plant with large leaves makes it one of the best for largecontrast between its blue-green foliage and soft creamy-yellow, fragrant flowers. Plant
scale ground cover use.
in rich soil for best results. Mid- to late summer.
Lamium maculatum ‘Pink Pewter’ (Spotted Dead Nettle) -- 6-9” Pink flowThalictrum rochebrunianum (Meadow-rue) -- 5’H x 2’W Reddish-lilac flowers. Ground cover.
ers. Glabrous foliage. Striking! Mid-July to early Sept.
Lamium maculatum ‘White Nancy’ (Spotted Dead Nettle) -- 6-9” Beautiful whiteTiarella ‘Spring Symphony’ (Foamflower)-- 10” Profusion of pink flowers. Deeply
flowering form of ‘Beacon Silver.’ Brightens dark locations. Ground cover.
cut leaves marked with black blotch in their centers. Compact, clump-forming
Ligularia ‘Little Rocket’ (Leopard Plant) -- 36-42” Narrow spires of yellow flowers
habit. Mid-to late spring.
with dark stems. Grey-green, deeply toothed foliage creates a compact mound 18-24”
Tricyrtis formosana ‘Golden Festival’ (Toad-lily) 15-17” Orchid-like blooms with
tall. Mid- to late summer.
maroon spots. Vigorous with excellent branching habit. Partial shade - full shade AtLigularia dentata ‘Britt-Marie Crawford’ (Golden Ray) –3 -4’ Large, leathery,
tracts butterflies. Deer resistant.
glossy, deep chocolate-maroon leaves with dark purple undersides. Orange-yellow
Tricyrtis formosana stolonifera (Japanese Toad-lily) 2-3” Narrow, glossy dark green
daisy-like flowers on black-purple stems. July-Aug.
leaves with occasional purple speckling. The white star-shaped flowers are splashed
Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’ (Golden Ray) -- 40” Yellow-orange daisy-like
with purple spots. Moist woodland for best results.
flower. Bronzy-green foliage on upper side, purple underneath. July-Sept.
Trillium sp. -- Double Form -- 10” Pale green leaves and nodding double white flowLigularia dentata ‘Othello’ (Golden Ray) -- 36” Yellow-orange flowers. Attractive
ers. Rich peaty soils. May-June. Very rare.
mahogany-red foliage. July-Sept.
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ABOUT THE AUXILIRY
Trollius chinensis ‘Golden Queen’ (Globe Flower) -- 2’ Deep orange-yellow, cupshaped flowers. Deeply lobed and toothed leaves. May-Aug.
Vinca minor ‘Bowles Variety’ (Periwinkle) -- 4-6” Evergreen groundcover with dark
green leaves and intense blue-violet flowers appear just above the foliage.
Viola ‘Etain’ (Violet) -- 8-10” Yellow flowers with lavender margins.
Viola ‘Purple Showers’ (Marsh Blue Violet) -- 6” Very large deep purple flowers. Deep green, glossy leaves form a spreading mound of foliage. Prefers lightly
shaded, evenly moist site. Long-blooming. Spring to early summer.
The Auxiliary is a group of Arboretum enthusiasts who volunteer time and talent to support the work of the Arboretum. Volunteer and educational opportunities exist on
many levels for our members. The Auxiliary presents fundraising events which include: Spring Plant Sale (in May),
Summer Garden Tours (in July), Fall Harvest Sale and
Quilt Raffle (in September) and Holiday Sale (in December).
To prepare for our fund-raising events we have specialty
groups who combine their talents and help others learn
new skills in the following areas: Quilting (Contemporary
and Traditional Groups), Floral Designers (aka Hot Glue
Gun Girls), Fiber Arts (aka Material Girls), Botanicals
(aka Spice Girls), Garden Art Group and Paper Crafting
Group.
The Auxiliary holds quarterly meetings followed by luncheons with educational speakers. Workshops and informal
get-togethers during the year provide educational, enrichment, and socializing opportunities for our members. We
have a Board of Directors and produce a quarterly newsletter. The Auxiliary welcomes all Arboretum members to
join.
You can join by calling 612-625-9865 or email
[email protected] to indicate your interest. Your call or
email will be returned.
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Ferns
2016 Auxiliary
Summer Garden Tours
Ferns are essential in shade gardens. They provide spectacular foliage and many different shades of green. They combine beautifully with Hosta and other shade plants and
fill spaces left by early spring bulbs such as Narcissus and tulips. They are tough, longlasting and easily grown. They are low-maintenance plants that have excellent disease
and insect resistance. For optimum results, grow them in a cool location with welldrained and moisture-retentive soil.
Sunday, July 10
Tuesday, July 12
Wednesday, July 13
Find Ferns in the SHADE BUILDING.
Adiantum pedatum (Maidenhair Fern) -- 18-26” Feathery fronds, black stems. Needs
moist, woodsy, acid soil. MN Native.
Athyrium filix-femina (Lady Fern) -- 30” Large, vigorous showy fern with lacy-cut
lance shaped leaves. For fairly moist semi-shade.
Athyrium filix-femina ‘Lady in Red’ (Lady Fern ‘Lady in Red’) -- 30” Large, vigorous, showy fern with lacy-cut lance-shaped leaves. Red stems hold their color all season. For fairly moist semi-shade. Not evergreen.
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum (Japanese Painted Fern) -- 2’ Exciting purple, gray,
green variegated foliage. Perfectly hardy.
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum x A. filix-femina ’Ghost’ (Lady Fern ‘Ghost’) -- 23’ Large, vigorous, showy fern with silver lacy-cut lance-shaped leaves. For fairly
moist semi-shade. Upright vase-shaped habit.
Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) -- 3’ Tall, erect gracefully arching
plants. Edible fiddle-heads. Deciduous. MN Native.
Onoclea sensibilis (Sensitive Fern) -- 12-24” Coarse fern found in wet soils where it
can stand considerable exposure to sun. Grows easily in shade and humus-rich acid
soil. MN Native.
Osmunda regalis (Royal Fern) -- 4’ Majestic fern growing in moist soils usually at
edge of permanent water. Fresh green fronds. Adaptable to a variety of soil types and
conditions. MN Native.
“Photo by Heidi Henderson & Doug Miller, www.loonseye.com”
Come tour with us in air conditioned motor
coaches followed by Sunday brunch or weekday
lunch buffet which will be served on the Morgan
Terrace outside the Snyder Building.
Once again the Auxiliary has discovered four
lovely gardens that are a source of comfort and
fun, both for the owners and those who visit.
They include a restored shoreline providing a
natural habitat for wildlife and plants, beautiful wooded areas as well as sunny gardens,
many water features, a rock garden, and a mix
of beautiful trees, flowers, hostas, interspersed
with herbs, fruits and vegetables.
Ground Covers For Shade
You can grow something beautiful under your trees and shrubs and throughout your
shady border. Some of these tough plants have interesting leaves and some have flowers.
Find these useful ground covers in the
SHADE BUILDING.
Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chip’ (Bugleweed ‘Chocolate Chip’) 4”
Epimedium x versicolor ‘Sulphureum’ (Barrenwort ‘Sulphureum’) 6-9”
Galium odoratum (Sweet Woodruff) --6”
Lamium maculatum ‘Chequers’ (Spotted Dead Nettle ‘Chequers’) 6-9”
Lamium maculatum ‘Pink Pewter’ (Spotted Dead Nettle ‘Pink Pewter’) --6-9”
Lamium maculatum ‘Purple Dragon’ (Spotted Dead Nettle ‘Purple Dragon’) --12”
Lamium maculatum ‘White Nancy’ (Spotted Dead Nettle ‘White Nancy’) --6-9”
Pachysandra terminalis ‘Green Carpet’ (Japanese Spurge ‘Green Carpet’) --6-8”
Phlox subulata ‘Atropurpurea’ (Creeping Phlox ‘Atropurpurea’) 4-6”
Sagina subulata (Corsican Pearlwort) --2-4”
Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’ (Corsican Pearlwort ‘Aurea’) --2-4”
Vinca minor ‘Bowles Variety’ (Periwinkle ‘Bowles Variety’) 4-6”
Reservations will be available beginning
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Sun Perennials
Calamintha nepeta ‘Montrose White’ (Calamint Savory) -- 12-18” Pure white flowers
all summer on a compact, mounding plant.
Full sun perennials are those plants we most often see in the glossy gardening magaCallirhoe involucrata ‘Wine Cups’ (Poppy Mallow) 1999 Plant Select Winner -- 5” x
zines that make our pulses run faster. They are the backbone of traditional perennial
24-30” W Rich wine red flowers with white eye cover the plant all summer. Most
borders and cottage gardens with their riot of color, fragrance and eye-catching textures and shapes. Full-sun perennials are easy to grow as long as they aren’t planted in soils.
heavy clay soils which stay wet in winter and can lead to rotting. Many sun plants will Campanula ‘Summertime Blues’ (Bellflower) -- 20” x 16” W Sun to part shade.
tolerate some shade in the morning or late afternoon, but sun between 9 am and 3 pm is Drooping silver-blue bells over dark green mound. Sandy or clay soils.
Campanula glomerata ‘Freya’ (Clustered Bell-flower) -- 16” Clusters of star-shaped
critical to their success.
lilac-purple flowers in June and July. Strong upright habit. Deer resistant.
Campanula punctata ‘Cherry Bells’ (Spotted Bellflower) 12-24” Large, tubular, bellYou will find Sun Perennials in the SUN TENT.
like flowers 2” long are cherry red with inside spotting. Deer resistant. Upright habit.
Midsummer bloom time.
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Centaurea montana (Mountain Bluet) -- 2’ Large, showy violet-blue cornflower. Blooms May until midsummer, often with a secondary bloom in SeptemAchillea ‘Moonshine’ (Yarrow) --2’ Finely dissected, silvery foliage. Light yellow
ber. Will spread easily in good soil.
flowers.
Centaurea montana ‘Amethyst in Snow’ (Mountain Bluet) -- 18-24” Large, showy
Achillea ‘Saucy Seduction’ (Yarrow) --18-24” Rich rose-pink flowers, each with a
white cornflower with purple centers. Blooms May until midsummer, often with a
tiny white eye. Upright habit. Good cut flower. Summer.
secondary bloom in September. Will spread easily in good soil.
Achillea millefolium ‘Strawberry Seduction’ (Yarrow) --18-24” Upright, compact
Clematis recta (Ground Clematis) -- 2-5’ Fragrant white flowers in clusters from Junehabit. Feathery, finely divided, dark green foliage. Aromatic when crushed. StrawSept. Herbaceous perennial border plant.
berry-red flowers with bright yellow eyes, in umbels. Long blooming. Drought tolerCompact growth habit and foliage that stays attractive after blooming.
ant.
Coreopsis ‘Creme Brulee’ (Coreopsis) --15-20” Buttery-yellow flowers.
Achillea millefolium ‘Sunny Seduction’ (Yarrow) --18-24” Upright, compact
Coreopsis ‘Jethro Tull’ (Tickseed) --12-18” Compact habit. Golden-yellow flowhabit. Feathery, finely divided, dark green foliage. Aromatic when crushed. Flowers
ers. Shearing in late August promotes fall rebloom. Attracts butterflies! Deer and
open lemon-yellow then lighten to pastel yellow. Long blooming. Drought tolerant.
drought resistant. June-Aug.
Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’ (Hyssop) --2-3’ Violet-blue flowers. Needs well-drained
Coreopsis ‘Leading Lady Charlize’ (Tickseed) -- 18” x 12”W Yes, named after Charsoil.
lize Theron! All summer double yellow blooms! Cold and heat tolerant. Mildew resisAgastache rupestris ‘Orange Hyssop’ (Hyssop) -- 12” x 12” Full sun to part shade.
tant.
The flowers are bronze with hints of orange and yellow. Full season of blooms. WellCoreopsis grandiflora ‘Early Sunrise’ (Tickseed) -- 18” Semi-double golden-yellow
drained soils.
flowers. June-Sept.
Alcea rosea ‘Black Knight’ (Hollyhock) -- 4-6’ Dark maroon to jet black 4” blooms
covering sturdy stalks. Blooms all season. Full sun. Rust resistant. Attracts bees. butter- Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Golden Sphere’ Solanna™ (Tickseed) -- 10-18” Fluffy golden
-yellow, pom pom flowers. Leathery green foliage. Early summer to late fall.
flies & birds.
Alcea rosea ‘Queeny Purple’ (Hollyhock) -- 20-29” 2004 All America Award Winner. Dalea purpurea ‘Stephanie’ (Purple Prairie Clover) --15-18” Bright lavender flowers,
Compact for smaller spaces. Magenta-purple flowers with pompom centers surrounded orange stamens, and delicate foliage. July-Aug.
Delphinium ‘Blue Bird’ (Larkspur) -- 3-6’ Flowers are clear blue with white centers.
by a ring of fringed petals. Full sun. Attracts bees, butterflies & birds. Deer & rabbit
Full sun - partial shade. Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies. Deer & rabbit resistant.
resistant. Drought tolerant.
Alcea rosea ‘Spotlight Mars Magic’ (Hollyhock) -- 12-18” Tall spikes of single flow- Delphinium ‘Magic Fountains Dark Blue’ (Larkspur) -- 24” Dark blue shades with
blue-black bees.
ers in various shades of red over a low mound of foliage. Flowers appear the first seaDelphinium ‘Magic Fountains Sky Blue’ (Larkspur) -- 30-36” Sky blue flowers with
son. Cut back to 8” after blooming. Full sun. Attracts bees, butterflies & birds. Deer
white bees.
and rabbit resistant. Drought tolerant.
Alcea rosea ‘Sunshine’ (Hollyhock) -- 59-70” Tall spikes of single bright yellow flow- Delphinium ‘Summer Skies’ (Larkspur) 47-70” -- Light blue with white bees.
ers held over a low mound of foliage. Cut back to 8” after blooming. Full sun. Attracts Delphinium grandiflorum ‘Summer Cloud’ (Siberian Larkspur -- 10-12” Compact
habit. Bicolor deep blue & white flowers with lacy foliage from early to late summer.
butterflies & hummingbirds. Deer & rabbit resistant. Drought tolerant.
Full sun - partial shade. Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies. Deer & rabbit resistant.
Allium caeruleum (Ornamental Onion) -- 12-15”H x 12”W Sky blue round flower
Delphinium grandiflorum ‘Summer Nights’ (Siberian Larkspur) -- 10-12” Dwarf
heads.
form. Loose spikes filled with indigo blue flowers on compact plants. Full sun - partial
Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ (Thrift) -- 12” Dark pink flowers. Over green grassy
shade. Attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Deer & rabbit resistant.
clump.
Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’ (Satiny Wormwood) --2’ Foliage covered with Dianthus ‘Cheyenne’ (Pinks) -- 12” Large, fragrant, double, pink, hardy carnation. Long bloom period.
silvery-white hairs and leaves very deeply cut and divided.
Artemisia stelleriana ‘Silver Brocade’ (Dusty Miller) -- 2-3’W A recent introduction, Dianthus ‘Coconut Surprise’ (Pinks) -- 8-10” x 8-10” Spicy fragrance. Grey-blue
foliage in a compact habit. Long bloom time. Double frilly white petals with a burmakes a dense mat of prostrate foliage.
gundy eye.
Asclepias speciosa (Showy Milkweed) – 40”H x 36”W Bell-shaped umbels of purpleDianthus ‘Kahori’ (Pinks) -- 6-12” Compact mound of grey-green foliage topped with
pink flowers all summer. Outstanding! MN Native.
pink flowers in spring continuing sporadically through most of the summer. Full sun.
Aster dumosus ‘Wood’s Purple’ (New York Aster) -- 8-12” Light purple
Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant.
flower. Mildew resistant. Sept-Oct.
Dianthus ‘Raspberry Swirl’ (Pinks) -- 6-12” Single, light pink flowers with deep
Aster novae-angliae ‘Andenken an Alma Potschke’ (New England Aster) -- 4’
maroon picotee edges and eye. Ages with the pink going to white and the maroon to
Masses of bright rose-pink flowers in fall.
magenta. Dead heading may get another bloom in the fall. Full sun - Partial shade.
Aster novi-belgii ‘Alert’ (New York Aster) -- 12-15” Dwarf plant. Deep crimson
Attracts butterflies, deer resistant.
flowers in fall.
Dianthus barbatus ‘Heart Attack’ (Sweet William) -- 10-12” -- Bears showy clusters
Aster oblongifolius ‘Dream of Beauty’ (Aromatic Aster, Fall Aster) -- 12”H x 24”W
of velvety-red fragrant flowers from late spring to early summer. Excellent cut flower.
Sugar-pink flowers with burnt orange centers. Grey-green foliage. Vigorous grower,
Prune back hard in midsummer.
even in clay! Sept-Oct. MN Native.
Dianthus deltoides ‘Zing Rose’ (Maiden Pinks) -- 6” Cerise-scarlet flowers cover low,
Baptisia ‘Twilite Prairieblues’™ (False Indigo) -- 4-5’ A true bi-color Baptisia with
dense green foliage. Long blooming. Summer.
deep purple-violet flowers and a lemon-yellow keel in center. Full sun - light shade.
Dwarf habit. Well drained soils. Tolerates shade.
Baptisia australis (Blue Wild Indigo) -- 3-4’ Spikes of blue pea-like blooms in June,
Echinacea ‘Red Summer Sky’ (Coneflower) -- 24-36” Big Sky™ Series. Bright
black seed pods useful in dried arrangements. Clover-shaped foliage of blueorange-red petals surround a dark brown cone. Large, 5” dia. flower. Blooms from
green. Good cutting flower as well. Light acid soil, full sun to partial shade.
Baptisia lactea ‘White Prairie’ (White Wild Indigo) -- 3-5’ Full sun, most soils, slow early summer to mid-fall.
Echinacea purpurea ‘PowWow White’ (Coneflower) -- 2-3’ White rays with a yellow
growing, long living. A true show piece.
center cone. Reblooms without deadheading! Well-branched stems do not need stakBelamcanda chinensis (Blackberry Lily) -- 2-3’ Member of the Iris family, orange
ing. Attracts birds and butterflies! Deer and drought resistant. June-July.
speckled blooms in July-August. Sandy loam, full sun, needs winter protection of
Echinacea purpurea ‘PowWow Wild Berry’ (Coneflower) -- 2-3’ Deep purple-pink
roots. Pods, which split open revealing shining black seeds, are excellent for dried
flowers. Reblooms without deadheading!
bouquets. Self-sows.
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Alexander’s Great’ (False Forget Me Not) -- 14” King sized Echinops ritro (Globe Thistle) -- 2-3’ Globular metallic-blue flower heads. June-Sept.
specimen. Sky blue flowers in spring. Moist, well-drained soils.
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Eleutherococcus sieboldianus ‘Variegatus’ (Variegated Five-leaf Aralia) -- 8’ H x 610’ W Leaflets with creamy-white edges on a medium shrub. Low maintenance accent
or barrier plant.
Eupatorium maculatum ‘Gateway’ (Joe-Pye-weed) -- 4-6’ Pinkish-purple flowers, 9
to 15 per head. Purple speckled and mottled stems. Aug-Sept.
Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’ (Chocolate-leaf Snakeroot) -- 4’ Chocolate leaves
with deep shiny purple stems. Open terminal cluster of tubular, bright white flowers. Sept.-Oct.
Euphorbia polychroma (Cushion Euphorbia) -- 12” A perennial growing into a dense
clump. Spreads slowly. Yellow bracts in early spring. Soft green foliage turns bright
red in fall.
Euphorbia polychroma ‘Bonfire’ (Cushion Euphorbia) --12-18” A perennial growing
into a dense clump. Spreads slowly. Purple, red, and orange-toned foliage accented
with chartreuse. Color lasts all season. Yellow bracts in early spring.
Filipendula ‘Hexapetala’ (Meadowsweet) -- 18-24” Shorter than most Meadowsweets
with a stockier fuller habit.White flowers.
Filipendula ‘Kahome’ (Dwarf Meadowsweet) -- 8-12” x 12-18” Deep pink flowers
over a low mound of ferny leaves. Useful in moist areas. Clumps may be divided easily
in spring.
Filipendula rubra ‘Venusta’ (Queen-of-the-Prairie) -- 48” Wide heads of pink flowers. Fragrant. June-Aug.
Gaillardia aristata ‘Arizona Red Shades’ (Blanket Flower) --12”H x10-12”W Brilliant red flowers bloom from June to Sept.
Geranium ‘Brookside’ (Cranesbill) --12-18” Large, cup-shaped, purple-blue flowers
have dark purple veins and white centers. Compact habit and long summer bloom
period.
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Bevan’s Beauty’ (Bigroot Geranium) -- 12-18” Deep magenta flowers with red sepals. Aromatic plant makes a good ground cover. Spring-late
summer.
Geranium sanguineum (Blood-red Cranesbill) -- 12” Reddish-purple to pale pink
flowers. Dense mat of deeply divided leaves. June-Sept.
Geranium x ‘Johnson’s Blue’ (Cranesbill) -- 18” Excellent long flowering hybrid with
very large brilliant-blue flowers. Easy to grow. Heat tolerant. May-Aug.
Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’ (Cranesbill) -- 12” White petals with tinge of
pink. Lovely succession of bloom. Valuable for border or ground cover. June-July.
2015 Perennial of the Year.
Geum coccineum ‘Borisii’ (Boris Avens) -- 12” Brilliant orange 1/2” flowers carried
on leafy stems. Likes well-drained soil, sun. Good ground cover. Early summer.
Geum rivale ‘Flames of Passion’ (Avens) -- 18” Semi-double dark red flowers are
upright on red wiry stems. Compact habit and profuse bloomer. Full sun - partial shade.
Attracts butterflies. Deer & rabbit resistant.
Geum rivale ‘Flore Plena Sunrise’ (Avens) -- 19-21” Large double yellow long
blooming flowers. Medium sized clumps. Blooms all summer. Full sun - partial shade.
Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant.
Helenium autumnale ‘Salsa’ (Sneezeweed) -- 18-20” Bright red flowers surrounding a
golden/chocolate center. Full sun. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Deer resistant.
Helenium autumnale ‘Sombrero’ (Sneezeweed) -- 18-20” Compact variety with
bright yellow petals surrounding a yellow cone over dark green foliage. Good for cutting. Full sun. Attracts butterflies, rabbit resistant.
Helenium autumnale Mariachi™ ‘Fuego’ (Common Sneezeweed) -- 18-20” Compact, bushy habit. Intense orange and gold daisy-like flowers. June-Sept.
Helenium x ‘Rubinzwerg’ (Dwarf Red Sneezeweed) -- 24-30” Brilliant burnt red
petals with yellow and brown center. Compact habit. July-Aug.
Helianthemum nummularium ‘Wisley Pink’ (Sun Rose) -- 12” Frosty, gray leaves
with fresh pink flowers. Tender.
Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’ (Sunflower) -- 6’ Lemon-yellow flowers. Clump forming
selection. Late summer.
Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Summer Sun’ (Ox Eye, False Sunflower) -- 30-48” Softyellow, daisy-like flowers. Summer through fall.
Heuchera ‘Cajun Fire’ (Coral Bells) -- 9” Red spring foliage turns black in summer,
then maroon in fall. White flowers with dark stems.
Heuchera ‘Marmalade’ (Coral Bells) -- 8” Russet to amber foliage. Red-brown flowers. June-July.
Heuchera ‘Raspberry Ice’ (Coral Bells) -- 8-12” Silvery grey-green foliage with
darker grey-green veining. Undersides are dark reddish-purple. Showy two-toned pink
flowers. June-July.
Heuchera ‘Southern Comfort’ (Coral Bells) -- 10-14” Rounded leaves emerge cinnamon-peach, mature to burnished copper then amber. White flowers. June-July.
Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Disco Belle Rosy Red’ (Common Rose Mallow) -- 20-30”H x
24”W Huge, 9” dia. rosy-red flowers on compact plants. Prefers moist soil. Late to
emerge in spring. Aug-Sept.
Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Disco Belle White’ (Common Rose Mallow) -- 20-30”H x
24”W Huge, 9” dia. white flowers on compact plants. Prefers moist soil. Late to
emerge in spring. Aug-Sept.
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Iris ‘Edith Wolford’ (TB) -- 35” Light canary-yellow standards, medium blue-violet
falls. M.
Iris ‘Immortality’ (TB) -- 29” Pure white flower with light lemon-yellow
beards. Reblooms in late summer. M.
Iris ‘Saturday Night Live’ (TB) -- 37” Deep ruby flower. EM to L.
IriS ‘Stairway to Heaven’ (TB) -- 40” Creamy-white standards, medium blue
falls. EM.
Iris germanica ‘Apricot Silk’ (Tall Bearded Iris) – 24” Apricot petals with orange
beards. E to M bloomtime. Reblooms
Iris germanica ‘Batik’ -- 24” Royal-purple with spattered and streaked white markings. Yellow beards. L.
Iris pallida ‘Variegata’ (Variegated Sweet Iris) -- 3’ Bearded flowers lavender-blue to
white. Fragrant. Silvery, variegated foliage. May-June.
Iris sibirica ‘Caesar’s Brother’ (Siberian Iris) -- 36” Dark velvety purple.
Iris versicolor (Northern Blue Flag) -- 2-3’ Beardless blue flowers splashed with yellow. Native wild iris found in wet soils. Self-sows freely. May-July. MN Native.
Kalimeris yomena ‘Variegata’ -- 2’H x 3’W Creamy-gold and white variegated, asterlike foliage. Lavender daisy-like flowers from July to September.
Leontopodium alpinum (Edelweiss) -- 6” Woolly rosette bracts. White foliage. Likes
sun and a well-drained, sandy soil. July-Aug.
Leucanthemum ‘Becky’ (Shasta Daisy) PPA 2003 -- 3’ Long lasting, large 2 1/2-3”
dia. single white flower. Mid-late summer.
Leucanthemum superbum ‘Alaska’ (Shasta Daisy) -- 2’ Large, single white
flower. June-July.
Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Snow Cap’ (Shasta Daisy) -- 14” Sturdy, compact
habit. Classic dwarf Shasta Daisy raised by British plantsman Alan Bloom over 30
years ago. Bright white flower with a yellow center. Long blooming. June-Aug.
Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’ (Spike Gayfeather, Blazing Star) -- 18” Dark-purple
flower. Compact habit. Sept.
Lilium ‘Black Beauty’ (Lily) -- 48” Red edged with white.
Lilium ‘Star Gazer’ (Oriental Lily) -- 24-30” Crimson with white edges.
Lilium asiatica ‘Tiny Bee’ (Dwarf Asiatic Lily) -- 18” Large, up facing, yellow flower
with subtle black freckles. M.
Lilium asiatica ‘Tiny Hope’ (Dwarf Asiatic Lily) -- 18” Red flower. E.
Lilium asiatica ‘Tiny Pearl’ (Dwarf Asiatic Lily) -- 18” Large, up facing, rich pink
flower. June.
Lilium asiatica ‘Tiny Sensation’ (Dwarf Asiatic Lily) -- 18” Bright yellow flower with
reddish spots that run together. E.
Lilium lancifolium ‘Splendens’ (Lily) -- 36-40” Hardy, vigorous. Heads of fiery orange flowers with crimson spots. Bloom - Aug.-Sept.
Lilium orientale ‘Casa Blanca’ (Oriental Lily) -- 28” Sweetly fragrant, bowl-shaped
pure white flower. Good cut flower.
Lupinus ‘Popsicle Blue’ (Lupine) -- 18-24” Dwarf variety with purplish-blue flowers
and emerald green foliage. Attracts hummingbirds! Late spring to early summer.
Lupinus ‘Popsicle Red’ (Lupine) -- 18-24” Dwarf variety with bright red flowers and
emerald green foliage. Attracts hummingbirds! Late spring to early summer.
Lupinus ‘Russell Hybrids’ (Lupine) -- 30” Long, closely set spikes of extra-large blue
-purple flowers all summer. Grey-green foliage.
Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’ Faassenii group (Catmint) PPA 2007 -- 10” Mounds of greygreen foliage. Soft lavender-blue flowers are whorled and borne on spikes. Long
blooming. April-Oct.florets. Mixed colors.
Malva sylvestris ‘Zebrina’ (High Mallow) -- 3’ White to deep pink flowers with petals
conspicuously feathered with purple or dark red.
Monarda ‘Blaustrumpf’/‘Blue Stocking’ (Bee balm) -- 3’ Deep violet-purple flowers.
Monarda ‘Coral Reef’ (Bee balm) -- 30-36’ Neon coral-pink flowers.
Monarda ‘Jacob Cline’ (Bee balm) -- 4’ Large red flowers. Vigorous. Mildew resistant.
Monarda ‘Marshall’s Delight’ (Bee balm) -- 2-3’ Medium pink flowers. Mildew
resistant.
Monarda ‘Petite Delight’ (Bee balm) --12-15” Purple flowers. Mildew resistant.
Monarda ‘Raspberry Wine’ (Bee balm) -- 3-4’ Clear wine-red flowers. Disease resistant. Long flowering.
Monarda bradburiana (Eastern Bee balm) -- 25-30”A great plant for bees and hummingbirds. Long-lived cut flower. Lilac to pink flowers.
Monarda didyma Grand Mum™ (Bee balm) -- 15-18” Rounded, compact
habit. Mauve-pink flowers and aromatic dark green foliage. Highly resistant to mildew.
Nepeta ‘Kit Cat’ Faassenii group (Catmint) --12-15” Dwarf form. Numerous small,
Oenothera fruticosa ‘Sonnenwende’/‘Summer Solstice’ (Sundrops) -- 15-20” Clusters of bright yellow flowers. Shiny deep bronze foliage. Opens in the evening. June.
Papaver orientale ‘Allegro’ (Oriental Poppy) --16” Dwarf plants. Enormous, dazzling
6” black-eyed scarlet flowers. June-July.
Papaver orientale ‘Beauty of Livermere’ (Oriental Poppy) -- 3-4’ Dark oxblood-red
flowers. June-July.
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Papaver orientale ‘Royal Wedding’ (Oriental Poppy) -- 32” Pure white flower with
black centers.
Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’ (Beardtongue) -- 36-42” Spikes of lavender-pink flowers in
summer. Deep purplish-red foliage all season.
Penstemon schmidel ‘Hot Pink Riding Hood’ (Beardtongue) -- 24-30” Hot pink tubular flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds. Prolific bloomer. Rabbit resistant and
drought tolerant.
Penstemon schmidel ‘Purple Riding Hood’ (Beardtongue) -- Vigorous, upright and
compact habit. Dark red purple and dark blue flowers arranged on strong stems. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Excellent choice for perennial borders and cutting
gardens.
Penstemon schmidel ‘Red Riding Hood’ (Beardtongue) -- Beautiful, bright red, tubular flowers on long stems cover this hummingbird attracting variety. The upright habit
and long lasting color make this a great plant for perennial borders, rock gardens and
cut flower displays.
Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) PPA 1995 -- 3-4’ Airy spires of gray-green
leaves with small lavender-blue flowers. Shrub-like, gives off sage odor when
brushed. Well-drained, sunny location. Cut to 4” in spring. July-Sept.
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Filigran’ (Russian Sage) -- 42” Highly dissected foliage and
longer flowering period than the species. Lavender-blue flowers. July-Sept.
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Little Spire’ (Russian Sage) -- 25” Airy spires of gray-green
leaves with small lavender-blue flowers. Shorter than the species. Shrub-like, gives off
sage odor when brushed. Well-drained, sunny location. Cut to 4” in spring. July-Sept.
Persicaria polymorpha (Fleece Flower) -- 5-6’ Fluffy creamy-white plumes bloom all
summer.
Phlox ‘Apple Blossom’ Subulata Group (Creeping Phlox) -- 3” Pink flowers. Prefers
acid soil. Blooms early spring.
Phlox paniculata ‘Cleopatra’ (Tall Garden Phlox) 18-24in -- Soft fragrant star-shaped
cherry pink double flowers. Dark green foliage, long lasting. Midsummer blooms.
Physostegia virginiana ‘Crystal Peak White’ (Dwarf Obedient Plant) -- 16-18” Dwarf
selection of a Native wildflower. Classy white flowers, excellent for cutting. Will tolerate wet conditions.
Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Hakone Double Blue’ (Balloon Flower) -- 24” Rich violetblue double balloon-shaped buds. Well-drained garden soil. Does well in semi-shade.
Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Sentimental Blue’ (Balloon Flower) -- 8” Hybrid dwarf bred
for use as pot plant, blooms first year. Many intense blue flowers.
Pulsatilla vulgaris (European Pasqueflower) -- 8-10” Lavender bell-shaped flowers.
Ranunculus repens ‘Buttered Popcorn’ (Gold Variegated Buttercup) -- 8-10” Gold,
chartreuse, and green variegated serrated leaves. Most colorful in sun. Yellow
flowers. Good ground cover.
Rudbeckia ‘Denver Daisy’ (Black-eyed Susan) -- 18-28” Striking, dark-eyed, longrayed golden daisy. Hybridized from native Rudbeckia hirta.
Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’ (Black-eyed Susan) PPA ’99 -- 2’ Large deep yellow
flowers, bronzy-black cone center. Nicely branched plant. Superior hardy variety.
Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Viette’s Little Suzy’ (Black-eyed Susan) -- 12-15” Golden-yellow
flowers with dark cones. Disease resistant. Late summer-fall.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Blauhügel’/‘Blue Hill’ -- 20-24” Violet spikes in late spring.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ --18-24” Spires of intense violet-blue to deep purple
flowers. Deep purple stems. Deadhead for longer blooming. June-July.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Mainacht’/‘May Night’ PPA ’97 -- 18” Outstanding, deep purple,
long flowered cultivar. Compact habit. June-July.
Salvia nemorosa ‘New Dimension Blue’ (Dwarf Sage) -- 8-10” A rich display of spiky
flowers in early summer. Compact with chubby spikes of deep violet-blue flowers.
Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Schneehügel’/‘Snowhill’ (Garden Sage) --18” White-flowered
counterpart to ‘Blauhügel.’ Numerous spikes of white flowers throughout the summer
if spent blooms are regularly removed.
Salvia nemorosa ‘Sensation Deep Rose’ (Perennial Sage) --12” Deep lavender-rose
spikes in late spring. Will bloom all summer if deadheaded regularly. Aromatic foliage resists deer.
Saponaria x lempergii ‘Max Frei’ (Soapwort) -- 24” Showy, bright pink flower
masses. Blue-green foliage on compact plants. Bloom throughout the summer, especially at night.
Scabiosa ‘Blue Butterfly’ (Pincushion Flower) -- 1-3’ Gray-green leaves with lavender
-blue flowers. Long bloom period.
Scabiosa superba ‘Mongolian Mist’ (Pincushion Flower) --12”H x 12”W Large dazzling purple-blue full pincushion-like flowers rising above deep green textured mounds
of foliage.
Sedum ‘Autumn Fire’ (Stonecrop) -- 24-30” Flowers open pink in late summer and
age to rich bronze in fall. Thicker stems than S. ‘Autumn Joy’ so holds the flower
heads up better, even into winter.
Sedum ‘Cherry Truffle’ (Stonecrop) -- 18-20” Two-toned plum & gray-green leaves
mature to purple-black in summer. Late summer large clusters of pink flowers on short
upright spikes. Drought tolerant.
Sedum ‘Matrona’ (Stonecrop) -- 30-36” Pale pink flowers. Strong, shiny red
Sedum ‘Mr. Goodbud’ (Stonecrop) -- 16” Blue-green serrated foliage with dark red
stems which add winter interest. Very large dense heads of light purple buds open to
dark purple flowers. Aug.-Sept.
Sedum spectible ‘Elsie’s Gold’ (Stonecrop) -- 12-24” Toothed green foliage with
golden yellow margins. Silvery crown of soft pink buds open to reveal starry flower
heads that deepen to magenta. Full sun. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Deer &
rabbit resistant. Drought tolerant.
Sedum x ‘Herbstfreude’ / ‘Autumn Joy’ (Stonecrop) -- 18-24” Rich mauve heads,
aging to coppery in fall. 18” mound of light green foliage that looks great throughout
the season.
Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’ (Goldenrod) -- 4-5’ Golden-yellow flowers that appear
like fireworks over red-tinged, arching foliage. Clump-forming. Distinctive! AugOct.
Stachys byzantina ‘Helene von Stein’ (Lamb’s-ears) -- 8-10” Huge grey-green, fuzzy
leaves. Clump forming. Good ground cover or front of the border subject. Tolerates
hot weather.
Stachys officinalis ‘Pink Cotton Candy’ (Betony) - -2’ Cotton candy pink flowers. Clumps of green basal foliage. Early to midsummer.
Tradescantia ‘Bilberry Ice’’ (Spiderwort) -- 15” Triangular snow white blossoms with
a splash of lavender in the center.
Tradescantia ‘Pink Chablis’ (Spiderwort) -- 12-18” Triangular bright pink blooms
with delicate white edges and central magenta stamens. Attracts butterflies. Repeat
blooms in late summer.
Tradescantia ‘Sweet Kate’ (Spiderwort) -- 18” Deep blue flowers. Vibrant goldenyellow grass-like foliage. Ideal for borders and woodland settings evenly moist.
Trradescantia ‘Concord Grape’ (Spiderwort — 18-24” Rich purple flowers; frostyblue foliage. June-October.
Verbascum ‘Banana Custard’ (Mullein) —4-5 ft H x 2 ft W Biennial with very large,
yellow flowers and large, gray felty leaves. Prefers well-drained site.
Veronia ‘First Love’ (Speedwell) 12” H x 12-18” W Plentiful spikes of fluorescent
pink flowers from July-Sept. Deep green foliage. Compact, drought resistant.
Veronica ‘Purpleicious’ (Speedwell) 12-14” Upright, clumping habit. Dark purple
flower spikes. Narrow, lance-shaped medium green leaves. Good cut flower. Long
summer bloom time.
Veronica ‘Sunny Border Blue’ (Speedwell) 18” Dark violet-blue flowers from June to
hard frost. One of the best.
Veronica ‘Royal Candles’ (Speedwell) 15-18” Violet-blue flowers on branched
spikes.
Veronia ‘Red Fox’ (Speedwell) 12-15” Long flowering variety with tapering stems.
Bright pink-red spikes. June-Aug.
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WHERE DO OUR PLANTS COME FROM?
MINNESOTA NATIVES
The plants we sell at the Annual Spring Plant Sale come to your garden from many sources. Many trees, shrubs, fruit and vines come
from the University of Minnesota’s Horticultural Research Center.
The Auxiliary grows some plans and the Arboretum staff divides
plants from the grounds to share with you. Many of our plants come
from some of the best specialty growers in the state
All plants in this section are Minnesota Native Plant Brand™ This
brand assures plant species are native to Minnesota based on
MNDNR plant community lists, plants are propagated from local
seed sources, plants are free of neonicotinoids, and all plant material is healthy, robust and grown in local greenhouses. These
plants are located outside the entrance to the Sun Tent.
COUNTRYSIDE GARDENS brings to the sale a huge selection of
these “Queens of the Garden”. Stop by and talk to Lavern as he is an
encyclopedia of information about peonies. Find their nursery at
10602 Fenner Avenue SE in Delano. (952-955-2283) And don’t miss
their annual free Peony Festival usually held the first two weekends
of June.
Aquilegia canadensis (Columbine) -- 2’ Often called “Honeysuckle.” Produces scarlet
and yellow flowers. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to
partial shade. Freely self-seeds. Hummingbirds love it!
Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed) -- 4-5’H x 2-3’W The pink flowers are showy
and fragrant. Easily grown in medium to wet soils in full sun. Tolerates average welldrained soils. Attracts butterflies. For use in a rain garden or a naturalized setting.
Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) -- 2-3’ Showy orange flower heads on an outstanding wildflower. Grows in dry to medium well-drained soils in full sun. Drought
tolerant.
Aster oblongifolius syn. Symphyotrichum oblongifolium (Aromatic Aster) -- 1-3’H x
1-3’W Fragrant purple flowers. Attracts birds and butterflies. Generally, tolerates poor
soils and drought. Prefers full sun.
Bouteloua curtipendula (Side Oats Grama Grass) -- 18-30”H x 18-24”W Purplish
showy flowers. Good cut and dried flowers. Easily grows in dry to medium moisture
soils in full sun. Tolerates soils from well-drained sandy soils to heavy clay.
Carex sprengelii (Sprengel’s Sedge) – 24” Very showy ornamental seed heads. Clump
forming nature. Full sun to partial shade with almost any soil moisture.
Liatris aspera (Rough Blazing Star) -- 2-3’H x 12-18”W Purple showy flowers. Easily
grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates, drought,
poor soils, heat and humidity. Intolerant of wet soils in winter. Attracts birds, hummingbirds, butterflies. Good cut flower.
Liatris ligulistylis (Meadow Blazing Star) -- 12-36”H x 12-24”W Rose-purple showy
flowers. Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part
shade. Tolerates drought, dry soil, shallow-rocky soil. Intolerant of wet soils in winter.
Attracts birds, hummingbirds, butterflies.
Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) -- 3’H Green foliage with bright scarlet spikes.
Grows in rich humus, medium to wet soils. Needs frequent watering. Full sun to part
shade. Attracts Hummingbirds, butterflies.
Lupinus perennis (Wild Lupine) -- 1-2’ Showy elongated purple pea-like flowers.
Grows in dry sandy soils, in full to part sun. Will not grow in loam or clay.
Penstemon digitalis (White Penstemon, Foxglove) -- 4 White to light rose flowers on
red stems. Good clean foliage. Grows well in average, dry to medium moisture, welldrained soil in full sun. Avoid wet, poorly drained soils.
Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan) -- 3-5’H x 2’W Easily grown in average, medium
moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Grows in dry to medium moisture, well drained
soils in full sun. Tolerates heat and drought. Avoid poorly drained wet soil. Attracts
birds and butterflies.
Vernonia fasciculata (Ironweed) -- 3-5’ Purple showy flowers. Easily grown in average, medium to wet soils in full sun. Grows taller in moist soils.
Zizia aurea (Golden Alexander) -- 18-36”H x 18-24”W Yellow showy flowers. Grows
well in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Makes a
good cut flower.
NATURAL SHORE TECHNOLOGIES Is a design-build ecological
restoration company with office and greenhouse in the Twin Cities.
They have a genuine passion for Minnesota’s ecosystems and specialize in working with clients to create natural areas that look great,
provide important ecological functions, and also satisfy recreational
demands. Contact them at [email protected] or 612-703-7581.
SAVORY’S GARDENS has been a specialist Hosta grower since
1946. Their beauties form our impressive Hosta collection, waiting
for a chance to be in your garden. Old standbys, new varieties, and
their own stunning introductions will be found at Savory’s. Explore
their hidden gem of a nursery at 5300 Whiting Avenue in Edina, MN
(952-941-8755). Their website is www.savorysgarden.com.
SHADY ACRES HERB FARM has been a beloved institution of
education and cultivation of herbs for 34 years. You can visit the
Farm (8 greenhouses, gardens and a gift shop with classroom) at
7815 Hwy 212E in Chaska, MN. (952-466-3391) or find them Saturdays and Sundays at the Minneapolis Farmers Market. With herbs,
flowers, vegetables and fruit, it is truly a feast for the senses.
www.shadyacres.com
TWIN ORCHARDS NURSERY is a family owned and operated
nursery for over 30 years. Dealing in wholesale perennials and
shrubs in the past, they are now open to the public. They pride themselves in producing quality plants at a reasonable cost. They have
over 450 varieties of perennials, 40 varieties of flowering shrubs, and
a selection of unique herb and veggie starters. Visit them at 27225
Smithtown Road in Shorewood, MN (952-474-5955) and check their
website for weekly specials at www.twinorchardsnursery.com.
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Hardy Lily Bulbs
Rock Garden Perennials
Come early for best selection of bagged hardy lily bulbs: Newest and old
favorite Asiatics in a kaleidoscope of colors and patterns, richly fragrant
Trumpet lilies, spicy Orientals, newest and classic Orienpets, rich in color
and fragrance. For the shady garden there is a wide variety of Martagon
lilies in pots and bulbs. We promise you will find many unique selections
available.
If you haven’t caught rock gardening fever, it’s only a matter of time before you are
seeking out those buns, cushions and other compact plants that delight and inspire. We
offer many varieties to plant in a small trough, a rock wall, a raised bed, on a large
mound in a natural or gardener-made rock formation. Use them to create a miniature
or fairy garden. All they require is excellent drainage and most like full sun exposure.
Rock Garden plants are located in the SUN TENT.
Allium senescens ‘Glaucum’ (Ornamental Onion) -- 4-8” Blue-grey cowlick leaves,
rosy flowers. A choice plant, especially for rock gardens. Aug-Sept.
Campanula carpatica ‘Blaue Clips’/‘Blue Clips’ (Carpathian Bellflower) -- 8” Great
variety covered with sky-blue bells. Choice rock garden plant. June-Oct.
Campanula carpatica ‘Weisse Clips’/‘White Clips’ (Carpathian Bellflower) -- 8-12”
White flowers. Choice rock garden plant. June-Oct.
Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Feuerhexe’/‘Firewitch’ (Cheddar Pink) PPA 2006 -- 8”
Dense blue foliage under bright raspberry-red flowers. Clove-like fragrance. Excellent
as a border edger or ground cover for sunny slopes. Cut back spent flowers to promote
rebloom later.
Dianthus x allwoodii ‘Frosty Fire’ (Allwood Pink) -- 6” Double cherry-red flowers
flecked with white. Blue-grey dwarf foliage. Long flowering period.
Leptinella squalida ‘Platt’s Black’ (Black Brass Buttons) -- 1-2”H x 10-12”W Tiny,
almost black leafed, ferny foliage with minute white button-like flowers. Good ground
cover or rock garden plant.
Lewisia longipetala x cotyledon ‘Little Plum’ (Bitterroot) -- 4”H x 6”W Evergreen
leaves are thick and fleshy, grow in rosettes, and become mat-like. Large, intense rosepurple flowers. Requires well-drained soil. May-June and Sept.
Pulsatilla vulgaris ‘Red Bells’ (Pasque-flower) -- 6-12” Spring flowering. Crocus-like
flowers with bright red petals.
Sedum ‘Dazzleberry’ Sunsparkler™ (Stonecrop) -- 6-8” Raspberry-red flowers over
smoky blue-grey foliage. Makes a good ground cover in sunny dry areas. Aug.-Sept.
Sedum ‘Desert Red’ (Stonecrop) -- 6” Spreading habit. Blue-green foliage. Deep rose
-pink flowers in late summer mature to shiny red seed heads. Choice!
Sedum ‘Dragon’s Blood’ (Stonecrop) -- 4-6” Red-margined green foliage turns brilliant red with cool fall temperatures. Deep red flowers.
Sedum ‘Lemon Drop’ (Stonecrop) -- 6” Frosty-green foliage. Bright lemon-yellow
flowers. Aug.-Sept.
Sedum cauticola ‘Lidakense’ (Stonecrop) -- 12” Purplish foliage.
Sedum kamtschaticum (Stonecrop) -- 4” Star-shaped deep golden flowers open from
pink buds. Glossy, deep green leaves. Spreads to 10” wide. Late summer.
Sedum sieboldii ‘Mediovariegatum’ (Stonecrop)- - 4-6” Pink flowers. Grey foliage
with cream stripe in mid-leaf. Choice variety.
Sedum spurium 'Blaze of Fulda' (Stonecrop) 1-3" x 12" W. Dark red-orange foliage
with clusters of bright rose-pink star-shaped flowers. Creeping variety. Mat forming.
Sempervivum ‘Black’ (Hens-and-Chicks) -- 4-8”H x 6-12” W. Tolerates heat, drought
and neglect! Medium rosettes of rich chocolate brown. Spikes of pastel flowers in
summer.
Sempervivum ‘Desert Bloom’ (Hens-and-Chicks -- 4-6” Deep gray-green rosettes are
highlighted by rosy-red centers.
Sempervivum ‘Forest Frost’ (Hens-and-Chicks) -- 6-8”H x 6-8”W Small rosettes of
apple-green with silvery cobweb threads. Short spikes of pastel flowers in summer.
Tolerates heat and drought.
Sempervivum ‘Green Wheel’ (Hens-and-Chicks) -- 6-8”H x 6-8”W Medium pointy
rosettes of bright green forming a dense carpet.
Sempervivum ‘Twilight Blues’ (Hens-and-Chicks) -- Large olive-green leaves shaded
lavender, with purple tips. Succulent.
Sempervivum calcareum ‘Mrs. Giuseppi’ (Hens-and-Chicks) -- 4” Rosettes. Greyblue leaves with eye-catching triangular tips dipped in rich maroon.
Sempervivum sp. (Hens-and-Chicks) -- 2-3” Rosettes of succulent foliage. Propagate
by taking the rosettes at the base of the old plant and potting them separately. Many
varieties.
Sempervivum---Specialty Blend (Hens-and-Chicks) -- 2-3” Rich blend of sempervivum and jovibarba.
Short spikes of pastel flowers in summer. Tolerates heat and drought.
Thymus ‘Doone Valley’ (Creeping Thyme) -- 2-4” Tiny deep pink flowers. Spicy
lemony fragrance. Good ground cover.
Thymus serpyllum ‘Magic Carpet’ (Thyme) -- 2” Creeping habit. Very small, hairy
leaves with sweet, lemon scent. Carmine-pink flowers. May-July.
Tolerates heat and drought conditions.
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Martagon Lily
Martagon Lilies are a group of shade loving lilies that thrive in moist,
well-drained soil. They can take a season to settle in but will reward your
patience with years of exquisite flowers. Truly an under-used plant that
grows very well in our area. They make great companions for Hosta.
Find Martagon Lilies in the SHADE BUILDING.
Lilium hansonii -- 3-5’ Nodding golden-orange flowers with red-brown spots
and recurved petals. Fragrant. A woodland lily native to Russia and
Asia. Mid-June.
Lilium martagon var. album -- 5-6’ Pure white flowers with yellow anthers. Beautiful against evergreen background. Up to 30 down facing Turk's
caps per stem when mature. Slow to grow and multiply, but reliable once
established.
Lilium martagon ‘Albiflorum’ -- 3-4’ Rare form with dainty carmine-red
spots on a creamy white background. Recurved flower.
Lilium martagon x ’Arabian Knight’ -- 3-4’ Up to twenty nodding, recurved, rusty-red flowers with large creamy-gold spots. Fragrant. June.
Lilium martagon x ‘Chameleon’ -- 4-5’ Flowers open pink and turn light
yellow within a few days. Dark purple spots and lime green throat. 20-40
flowers per stem. May-June.
Lilium martagon x ‘Claude Shride’ -- 3-4’ Fifteen to twenty purplish-red
flowers with a few yellow-orange spots and recurved petals. Light fragrance. Named for the hybridizer Claude Shride by Hugh and Ruth Cocker of
Rochester, MN. Mid-June.
Lilium martagon x ‘Fairy Morning’ --3ft. June bloom. Light pink base with
lemon yellow flares and small red spots. Orange pollen, looks like a shooting
star.
Lilium Martagon x ‘Gaybird’ -- 36-54” Flowers have a pink background
with red spots inside light yellow circles. Up to 20 downward facing blooms
per stem. May-June.
Lilium martagon x ‘Guinea Gold’-- 48-54” Pink buds open to delicate buttercup-yellow flowers, accented with brown spots. Partial shade. June.
Lilium martagon x ’Manitoba Morning’ -- 4’ Deep rose-red recurved flowers with gold-brown marks on inner two-thirds of petals. Light fragrance. June.
Lilium martagon x ‘Maroon King’ -- 4’ Flowers have dark maroon-red tips
and petals with red spots inside golden-yellow circles. Orange pollen. MayJune.
Lilium martagon x ‘Peppard Gold’ -- 4.5’ Pink buds open to fragrant golden
flowers with recurved petals. 30 or more flowers per stem. June.
Lilium martagon x ‘Pink Morning’ --3-4’ June bloom. Subtle brushed pink
blooms in a pyramid, a contrasting white center, a very desirable lily!
Lilium martagon x ‘Rose Arch Fox’ -- 4ft. Canadian. Flowers are salmonpink with large circular yellow spots and brown dot centers, blooms held high
on long stems.
Lilium martagon x ‘Russian Morning’ -- 3-4’ Dark red, recurved flowers
with delicate yellow circular spots in center. June.
Lilium martagon x ‘Slate’s Select’ -- 5’ Pinkish buds open to fragrant golden
-yellow flowers, heavily spotted brownish-orange. Recurved petals. 25 or
more flowers per stem. June.
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Hemerocallis (Daylily)
Minnesota Water Garden Society
One of the most popular perennials available, Daylilies have been cultivated since
Roman times. There are thousands of cultivars in nearly every color except blue. Low
maintenance, they will grow in just about any soil with no serious pests. Excellent for
borders or mass plantings. Careful selection will provide you with blossoms spring to
fall .
The Minnesota Water Garden Society will be on hand to answer your questions
about creating or maintaining a water garden in your landscape. A large variety
of marginal and water plants, including hardy and tropical water lilies and lotus
will be for sale. They will also feature for sale ornamental goldfish, multicolored
shubunkin and koi, and beautiful artwork for indoor and outdoor display.
With the exception of the Minnesota natives, plant these plants ONLY in a
manmade, contained body of water that is not connected to a natural water
system. Do not plant non-native water plants in a native aquatic system. Non-natives can become invasive and crowd out native plants which
provide food and shelter for our native wildlife.
Daylilies are found OUTSIDE on the west side of the
SUN TENT.
VE-Very Early, E-Early, EM– Early Mid-season, M-Mid-season,
LM-Late Mid-season, L-Late.
Hemerocallis ‘Bela Lugosi’ (Daylily ‘Bela Lugosi’) Sun, 33”, purple flower with lime
green throat. Very sun fast. M.
Hemerocallis ‘Bright Sunset’ (Daylily ‘Bright Sunset’) Sun, 36”, burnt copperyorange flower with a golden-orange band and small green throat. Ruffled edges. Dark
green foliage. Very fragrant. E.
Hemerocallis ‘Chicago Apache’ (Daylily ‘Chicago Apache’) Sun, 27”, scarlet-red 5”
flower. L.
Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily ‘Happy Returns’) Sun, 18”, repeat
bloomer. Consistent reblooming variety for the North. Flowers later than its parent
‘Stella de Oro’ however it is proving to be just as good a landscape plant. A true lemon
-yellow. M.
Hemerocallis ‘Hyperion’ (Daylily ‘Hyperion’) Sun, 2 - 3 ft., very fragrant lemonyellow 5” blooms. EM.
Hemerocallis ‘Pardon Me’ (Daylily ‘Pardon Me’) Sun, 18”, repeat bloomer. Great
red variety with a rich dark wine-red with yellow-green throat. High bud count. M.
Hemerocallis ‘Purple de Oro’ (Daylily ‘Purple de Oro’) Sun, 20”, purple flower with
light midribs and gold-green throat. Fragrant. Reblooming EM.
Hemerocallis ‘Rocket City’ (Daylily ‘Rocket City’) Sun, 36”, bittersweet-orange
flower with burnt-orange eye. Lighter orange-yellow throat and midribs. M.
Hemerocallis ‘Rosy Returns’ (Daylily ‘Rosy Returns’) Sun, 14”, bright rose-pink
flower with deep rose eye and yellow throat. Blooms consistently from June until frost.
M.
Hemerocallis ‘Ruby Stella’ (Daylily ‘Ruby Stella’) Sun, 20”, fragrant, ruby-red trumpet-shaped flowers. Long blooming. E to L.
Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’ (Daylily ‘Stella de Oro’) Sun, 11”, starts blooming in
June and continues throughout the summer if seed pods are removed and if grown in
rich, fertile soil. Golden-yellow flowers. E to L.
Hemerocallis ‘Stella Supreme’ (Daylily ‘Stella Supreme’) Sun, 12”, pale lemonyellow trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow halo and green throat. E to L.
Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Candy’ (Daylily ‘Strawberry Candy’) Sun, 6”, strawberrypink flower. EM.
Please Note:
You’ll find the MN Water Garden Society in front of
the HERB BUILDING.
Fish (sizes 3-4”, 4-6”, 6-10” and larger)
Goldfish
Koi
Shubunkin
Hardy Bog Plants
Acorus calamus ‘Variegatus’ – Variegated Sweet Flag
Alisma plantago-aquatica – Water Plantain
Caltha palustris – Marsh Marigold MN Native
Equisetum fluviatile – Water Horsetail MN Native
Equisetum hyemale – Scouringrush Horsetail MN Native
Equisetum scirpoides – Dwarf Scouringrush Horsetail MN Native
Iris versicolor – Blue Flag Iris MN Native
Juncus effusus – Common Rush MN Native
Juncus effusus ‘Spiralis’ – Corkscrew Rush
Juncus inflexus – European Meadow Rush
Menyanthus trifoliate – Bog Bean
Mimulus ringens – Allegheny Monkey Flower MN Native
Oenathe – Water Celery
Oenathe javinica ‘Flamingo’ – Variegated Water Celery
Pontederia cordata – Pickerelweed MN Native
Sagittaria latifolia – Arrowhead MN Native
Schoenoplectus zebrinus – Zebra Rush
Scirpus pungens – Three-square Bulrush MN Native
Scirpus validus – Soft-stem Bulrush MN Native
Typha augustifolia – Narrow-leaf Cattail
Typha laxmanni – Graceful Cattail
Typha minima – Miniature Cattail
Hardy Water Plants
Nelumbo lutea – Lotus (Varieties may include ‘Chawan Basu’,‘Mrs. Perry D.
Slocum’, ‘Perry’s Giant Sunburst’, ‘Tulip’, ‘Xiamen Bowl’.)
Nymphaeaceae – Water Lily (Varieties may include ‘Barbara Dobbins’-pink,
‘Colorado’-peach, ‘Cromatella’-yellow, ‘Gladstone’-white, ‘Helvola’-small white,
‘James Bryon’-red, ‘Maria Carnelian’-white, ‘Maya’-fuchsia-pink, ‘Perry’s Baby
Red’-small red, ‘Pink Opal’.)
Nymphoides peltata – Floating Heart – Yellow flowers, miniature lily-like pads.
To the best of our knowledge, the plant material we
offer is hardy in the Twin Cities area. In the case
of borderline hardiness, it is so noted. There are
always variables over which we have no control,
and therefore we cannot offer a guarantee or a
refund. Information in this list is based on how
plants will perform in Zone 3-4 in the Upper Midwest. Being an annual fundraising event, please
understand that we cannot replace plants.
Thank you for attending the Spring Plant Sale!
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Tropical Bog/Water Plants
Alocasia macrorrhiza – Giant Taro
Canna ‘Bengal Tiger', 'Black Knight’, ‘Endeavor’, ‘Erebus’, and ‘King Humbert’
Cyperus alternifolius – Umbrella Palm
Cyperus alternifolius ‘Nanus’ – Dwarf Umbrella Palm
Colocasia – Taro (various)
Egeria densa – Anachris
Eichornia crassipes – Water Hyacinth
Elodea canadensis – American or Canadian Waterweed MN Native
Zantedeschia aethiopica – Giant Calla Lily
Zephyranthes – Rain Lily (pink and white varieties)
Paeonia (Peony)
The peony is a true “king” of the garden. Peonies are easy to grow, preferring full sun
& rich well-drained soil. They are excellent in the border, as a hedge or as an accent
plant. Do not plant too deeply or fertilize too heavily, as this may cause non-blooming.
Plant the eyes no deeper that 2” below soil level. Use a sturdy hoop to
provide the needed support for the taller varieties. Peonies are found outside on the
east side of the HERB BUILDING.
VE-Very Early, E-Early, EM–Early Mid-season, M-Mid-season,
LM-Late Mid-season, L-Late.
Paeonia ‘Bartzella’ (Peony) Semi-double. Large lemon-yellow flowers with soft red
center flares. Upright flowers. This cross between an herbaceous and a tree peony
will tolerate some shade. E to M.
Paeonia ‘Cora Louise’ (Peony) Semi-double. White flowers with striking deep lavender flares. Slightly fragrant. E to M.
Paeonia ‘Coral Charm’ (Peony) Semi-double. Salmon flower. E.
Paeonia ‘Coral Queen’ (Peony) Low growing. Full double blush-pink flower with
slightly deeper color in center. L.
Paeonia ‘David Harum’ (Peony) Double. Light crimson flower. Good cut
flower. M.
Paeonia ‘Do Tell’ (Peony) Japanese type. Soft pink flower with rose center. Pleasing
color combination. M.
Paeonia ‘Douglas Brand’ (Peony) Double. Brilliant, full double red flowers on strong
stems. Flowers 9-10” dia. All-time best peony for Midwest gardens. M.
Paeonia ‘Early Scout’ (Peony) Single. Dark red flower. Cutleaf foliage on compact
plant. VE.
Paeonia ‘Easy Lavender’ (Peony) Japanese type. Bright lavender flower with red
and yellow-tipped stamens. Opens freely even in the heat. L.
Paeonia ‘Edward F. Flynn’ (Peony) Double. Brilliant dark red. Compact plant. L.
Paeonia ‘Ella Christiansen’ (Peony) Double. Medium pink, fragrant flowers. Good
cut flower. LM.
Paeonia ‘Elsa Sass’ (Peony) Double. Creamy-white flowers. One of the best double
whites ever introduced. L.
Paeonia ‘Elsie Picket’ (Peony) (Peony) Double. Dark pink flowers. M.
Paeonia ‘Fairy Princess’ (Peony) Single. True red petals surround yellow stamens. Holds up to the rain. E.
Paeonia ‘Fantastic’ (Peony) Japanese type. Rose-pink outer petals surround full
yellow center. M.
Paeonia ‘Faribo Gold’ (Peony) Japanese type. Brilliant yellow center surrounded by
white guard petals. Excellent grower. Holds up in the rain. M.
Paeonia ‘Fern Leaf’ (Peony) Double. Rare. Crimson double flowers on bright green,
fern-like foliage. Prefers lighter soil. E.
Paeonia ‘Festiva Maxima’ (Peony) Double. Fragrant, white flowers with prominent
crimson flakes on central petals. E.
Paeonia ‘Friendship’ (Peony) Single. Bright pink flower edged in white. A floriferous hybrid short in stature. Blooms before most garden peonies. E.
Paeonia ‘Gail Tischler’ (Peony) Japanese type. Large medium pink cupped flowers
on tall vigorous plant. Fragrant. M.
Paeonia ‘Gay Paree’ (Peony) Japanese type. Cerise-pink outer guard petals surround
a creamy-white center. L.
Paeonia ‘Green Lotus’ (Peony) Single. White flowers with streaks of lime-green and
soft pink highlights. E.
Paeonia ‘Henry Sass’ (Peony) Double. Large pure white flowers. LM.
Paeonia ‘Krinkled White’ (Peony) Single. Large single flower opens delicate pink
soon turns pure white. Petals are crinkled like crepe paper. Excellent cut flower. LM.
Paeonia ‘Laura Dessert’ (Peony) Double anemone type. Soft lemon-yellow. M.
Paeonia ‘Loretta Frank’ (Peony) Single. Dark pink flower. Medium size plant with
stiff stems. It is a good bloomer and keeps well when cut. E.
Paeonia ‘Lottie Dawson Rea’ (Peony) Double. Light pink flower with exquisite
tints. Lightly fragrant. M.
Paeonia ‘Missie’s Blush’ (Peony) Double. Blush flowers may fade to white. Very
fragrant. M.
Paeonia ‘Mme. Butterfly’ (Peony) Japanese type. Purple-rose flowers. Holds up
well in rain. M.
Paeonia ‘Mrs. A.M. Brand’ (Peony) Double. Very large, fragrant, clear white flowers. Heavy rich green foliage. L.
Paeonia ‘Mrs. Euclid Snow’ (Peony) Double. Fragrant, delicate flesh-pink flowers
fade to creamy-pink. Rays of deeper pink spread throughout the blossom. M.
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Paeonia ‘My Love’ (Peony) Double. Blush flowers fading to white. Fragrant. M.
Paeonia ‘Myra MacRae’ (Peony) Double. A lovely lavender-pink, large flower of 89” dia. One of the last to come into bloom. Matures into one of the largest on the
market. L.
Paeonia ‘Myrtle Tischler’ (Peony) Double. A large flower of excellent deep rosepink color. Blooms 9-10” dia. Tall stiff stems that can carry this large, flat
bloom. Blooms are fully double and the foliage is bright green. M.
Paeonia ‘Nick Shaylor’ (Peony) Double. Large, flesh-pink flower with markings of a
deeper rich pink. Dark green foliage. L.
Paeonia ‘Norma Volz’ (Peony) Double. Very large white flowers with a pink
blush. Strong stems, dark green foliage. Fragrant. L.
Paeonia ‘Paul M. Wild’ (Peony) Double. Large, full double red flower which retains
its color in the heat. Medium height, strong stems. M to L.
Paeonia ‘Paula Fay’ (Peony) Semi-double. Radiant rose-pink flowers that open well,
dark foliage. A tidy garden plant. E.
Paeonia ‘Pink Hawaiian Coral’ (Peony) Semi-double. Coral flower with delicate
yellow stamens. Fragrant. E.
Paeonia ‘Red Charm’ (Peony) One of the top hybrid peonies in the country. A true
red with perfectly formed, bomb-shaped flowers. Stiff stems hold blooms erect. E.
Paeonia ‘Red Grace’ (Peony) Double. Bright deep red flowers. E.
Paeonia ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ (Peony) Double. Classic peony. Dark rose pink, double
flower with an occasional stamen. Strong plant. L.
Paeonia ‘Scarlet O’Hara’ (Peony) Single. Fiery red flowers. Robust, strong
stems. Very long blooming. E.
Paeonia ‘Scarlet O’Hara’ (Peony) Single. Fiery red flowers. Robust, strong
stems. Very long blooming. E.
Paeonia ‘The Fawn’ (Peony) Double. Pink with darker speckles scattered throughout
the blooms. The color fades towards the edges, Midseason.
Paeonia ‘Tish’ (Peony) Japanese type. Tall. Dark red flower with gold-tipped center. Blooms freely on strong healthy plants. M.
Paeonia ‘Topeka Garnet’ (Peony) Single. Rich garnet-red flower. Unique
color. Abundant bloomer. M.
Paeonia ‘Vivid Rose’ (Peony) Double. Bright pink, fragrant flowers. LM.
Paeonia ‘Westerner’ (Peony) Japanese type. Tall plant with large medium pink flowers with yellow centers. M.
Paeonia ‘White Cap’ (Peony) Japanese type. Dark pink outer petals with softer pink/
white staminodes in the center. Midseason.
Paeonia x Smouthii (Peony) Single. Rare. Brilliant magenta-red blooms with yellow
stamens. Finely divided leaves. Native from Ural Mountains of Russia to Pamir
Mountains of Central Asia. E.
Roses
Annuals
Our custom is to offer you roses that have been grown on their own roots. In cold
climates own root roses tend to be hardier and remain true to the original variety
should they die back to the ground in the winter.
Most modern shrub roses have been developed for disease resistance which
lessen the need for chemical spraying. All are winter hardy for Zone 4 and do not
require 'tipping'. The roses are potted for your convenience. The newly developed
roots are fragile and may be damaged during transplanting which could cause growth
set-back. Please use caution when spreading the root systems.
Annuals are located outside the
HOSTA BUILDING
Artemesia , Sweet Annie (Artemesia annuum) Sun/Annual 3-6’ x 4’ W, grey or
silver leaves. Flowers are not showy. These plants are a good choice for rock gardens
and other sunny, dry landscape sites. Foliage is dried to make wreaths.
Abutilon, Trailing, (Abutilon megapotamicum) Sun/Annual 4-6’, flowers
have red calyces with yellow petals. Good for hanging baskets.
Bacopa, snow carpet (Bacopa ‘Snow Carpet’) Sun/Annual 6-8” tall, masses of white
flowers on a green foliage mat. Trailing.
Calico Hearts (Adromischus maculates) Sun/Annual 12” H x12-15” W,
flattened grey-green, heart-shaped succulent leaves mottled with deep crimson.
White tubular flowers tipped with red.
Crassula (Crassula ‘Ivory Pagoda’) Sun/Annual 3” H x 1—2” W, miniature succulent
with silver wavy leaves stacked along the stem in a pagoda shape.
Crassula (Crassula capitella) Sun/Annual 6-12” x 12-15” W, succulent has bright, lime
green leaves with flaming orange ted tips.
Crinkled Leaf Plant (Adromischus cristatus) Sun/Annual 12” H x 12-15” W, succulent
rosette of fleshy leaves with crinkled margins. Reddish-white
tubular flowers.
Diascia, Coral Canyon (Diascia integerrima ‘Coral Canyon’) Sun/Annual 8-15” blooms
all summer with salmon-pink flowers held over finely textured stems with bright green
oliage.
Dichondra, Silver Falls (Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’) Sun/Annual 4-6’, trailing, vigorous,
fan-shaped silver foliage on silver stems, very heat and drought tolerant.
Duranta, Golden Edge (Duranta erecta) Sun/Annual, richly variegated green leaves
with an overlay of yellow-gold. Rarely produces flowers in our short growing season.
Evolvulus, Blue Haze (Evolvulus glomerata) Sun/Annual 8-16” H x 12-15” W., trailing
habit with indigo blue flowers
Gaura, Siskiyou Pink (Gaura lindheimeri) Sun/Annual 30-36”, butterfly-like rosepink flowers open from deep maroon buds on rigid wiry stems. May-Aug.
Joseph’s Coat (alternanthera ‘Raspberry Rum’) 12-18” H x 12-24” W, foliage is
chocolaty-purply-burgundy with striking red marbling.
Origanum, Amethyst Falls (Origanum ‘Amethyst Falls’) Sun/Annual 8-12” H x
24” W, amethyst flowers hang from hop-like cones with textured glaucous blue leaves.
Spicy scent. Cones dry and extend the bloom time.
Ornamental Pepper (Capsicum annuum ‘NuMex Easter’) Sun/Annual, 10”, small
clusters of fruits on top of plant in colors from lavender to light yellow maturing to light
orange.
Ornamental Pepper (Capsicum annuum ‘Sparkler’) Sun/Annual, 15-18” fruit is hot and
grow upright above the foliage changing from pastel yellow to orange to red.
A true edible ornamental.
Portulaca (anacampseros rufescens) Sun/Annual 3” x 4” W, pink flowers and reddish
dark green succulent rosettes. A portulaca cousin great for troughs, rocks and dish gardens.
Sedum, Tokyo Sun (Sedum japoniocum ‘Tokyo Sun’) Sun/Annual (Stonecrop)--2” H x
8” W, tiny yellow succulent leaves. Best yellow color in sun, more lime-green in shade.
Sedum, Variegatum (Sedum lineare ‘Variegatum’) Sun/Annual 4-6” H x 24” W, narrow
succulent, silver grey foliage with white edges. Excellent for troughs or trailing in containers.
Talinum, Golden Jewel’s of Opar (Talinum paniculatum ‘ Kingwood Gold’) Sun/
Annual 18” H x 15-18” W, bright pink flowers and reddish seed pods on tender golden
foliage. Seed pods can be dried.
Roses are located outside the HOSTA
BUILDING, east side
R. ‘Above and Beyond’ (‘ZLEEltonStrack) First Edition-2015 U.S.A., (10-14ft )
Large flowered climber, clusters of 5 or more orange buds per stem open into apricot
semi-double to double flowers, recurrent bloom, extreme cane hardiness, resistant to
fungal diseases.
R. ‘Campfire’ First Edition-Shrub-2014-Canadian Artist Series (3ft H.) Blooms are
pink bi-color, everblooming, semi-double blooms, dark green glossy foliage, excellent
disease resistance
R. ‘Champagne Wishes’--Shrub --2012 U.S.A., Easy Elegance® Rose, double, recurrent. Clusters of soft apricot buds open to shades of antique white with a
hint of apricot.
R. ‘Como Park’--Shrub --2009 U.S.A., Easy Elegance® Rose, double bright red
blooms, recurrent. Dark, glossy green foliage is resistant to black spot.
R. ‘Coral Cove’ 2010 U.S.A., Easy Elegance® Rose, (2ft H.) Orange-pink blend,
everblooming 3 inch double blooms, super disease resistant
R. ‘High Voltage’--Shrub --2009 U.S.A., Easy Elegance® Rose, fragrant, double
medium yellow blooms in clusters. Recurrent.
R. ‘John Cabot’--Kordesii --1978 Canada, Explorer Series, medium red.
R. ‘John Davis’--Kordesii --1986 Canada, Explorer Series, medium pink.
R. ‘Kashmir’--Shrub --2009 U.S.A., Easy Elegance® Rose, very double dark velvety
red, recurrent.
R. ‘Lena’--Shrub --2008 U.S.A., Northern Accents Rose; frilly single, pink and white,
everblooming flowers; bright green, disease resistant foliage. Developed by Kathy
Zuzek, University of MN.
R. ‘Lillian Gibson’--Hybrid Blanda --1938 U.S.A., medium pink, Leon Snyder’s
favorite rose. Dr. Snyder was the Arboretum’s first Director.
R. ‘Nearly Wild’--Floribunda --1941 U.S.A. single, pink, lightly fragrant.
R. ‘Ole’--Shrub --2008 U.S.A., Northern Accents Rose, double pinkish-white, everblooming flowers, above average disease resistance. Compact habit. Developed by
Kathy Zuzek, University of MN.
R. ‘Paint the Town’--Shrub --2006 U.S.A., Easy Elegance® Rose, medium red,
everblooming.
R. rugosa alba--Species (Rugosa Rose)--c.1870, single, white, clove-scented flowers. Repeats. Hips and orange foliage in fall.
R. ‘Screaming Neon Red’ ---Shrub-- U.S.A. 2015, Easy Elegance® Rose, Neon red
blooms, Repeats, Dark green foliage, disease resistant, Burgundy-red foliage in fall.
R. ‘Sigrid’--Shrub --2011 U.S.A., Northern Accents Rose; fragrant, double, red,
everblooming flowers. Developed by Kathy Zuzek, University of MN.
R. ‘Summer Waltz’--Shrub --2012 U.S.A., double, cupped and frilly medium pink
blooms. Lightly fragrant, repeats, tolerant of blackspot. Orange hips in fall. Developed by Kathy Zuzek, University of MN.
R. ‘Sven’--Shrub --2008 U.S.A., Northern Accents Rose, violet to mauve to rich dark
pink, everblooming flowers, strong fragrance, hips in fall. Compact habit. Developed
by Kathy Zuzek, University of MN.
R. ‘Thérèse Bugnet’--Hybrid Rugosa --1950 Canada, medium pink, very fragrant.
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Hosta ‘Paradise Island’ Bright yellow leaf with green margin and purple petiole that
extends into base of lef. Center changes to chartreuse. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Patriot’ 1997 HoY. Glossy dark green leaf/white margin. Medium violet
flower.
Hosta ‘Popcorn’ ‘Long, narrow green leaf with strap-like petiole. Lavender flower in
early fall.
Hosta ‘Prairie Angel’ Blue-green leaf with fragrant white flowers on arching stems.
Hosta ‘Rainbow’s End’ -- Thick, rubber-like dark green leaf with yellow center which
matures to white. Dark lavender flower on showy red scapes!
Hosta ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ -- 2013 HoY. Bright golden leaf with neat dark green
border. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Raspberry Sundae’ -- Red stems and stalks, cream centers with green borders.
Purple-red flowers.
Hosta ‘Ripple Effect’ -- Long, narrow leaf heavily twisted. Emerge bright yellow in
spring with thin blue margins. Chartreuse centers with green margins. Light lavender
flowers.
Hosta ‘Ruby’ -- Narrow green, rippled leave with red petioles and red flower scapes.
Closed purple flowers.
Hosta ‘Silver Creek Sunshine’ -- Emerging gold, turning green later. Rippled lanceshaped leaves. Pale lavender flowers late season.
Hosta ‘Sparkler’ -- Leaf has narrow, creamy-white to white center and dark green
streaked margin. Light lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Veronica Lake’ -- Heart-shaped blue-green leaf with creamy-white margin.
Hosta
It has been called the “Perfect Perennial” and offers a beautiful display from
spring until frost. There is potential for such variety using Hosta in your garden. With heights ranging from 2” to 48”, shapes and textures so diverse and
colors from blue to gold to green and to white, you could fill your garden with
Hosta and not have two alike. Take time to look them over and talk to our
informed volunteers, so you can make the right selection for your own shady
paradise.
Hosta are found in the HOSTA BUILDING.
MINI...10”
Hosta ‘Baby Booties’ -- Oval leaf with a green center and a creamy-white margin. Pale purple flower.
Hosta ‘Baby Bunting’ -- Blue leaf. Pale lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Bitsy Gold’ -- Dense mound of gold leaves with good substance. Very
small lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ -- 2008 HoY. Round, blue leaf with substance. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Chartreuse Wiggles’ -- Narrow chartreuse leaf with ruffled edge. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Cherry Tomato’ -- Creamy-yellow to white, lance-shaped leaf with wide
dark green margin. Purple flower on striking red scape.
Hosta ‘Fireworks’ -- Creamy-white center with dark green margin; some streaking. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Ginko Craig’ -- Dark green/white margin. Purple Flower. Dwarf.
Hosta ‘Golden Prayers’ -- Gold leaf. White flower.
Hosta ‘Irish Mist’ -- Creamy-white leaf with dark green margin; heavy substance. Pale lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Lakeside Neat Petite’ -- Dull blue-green, twisted leaf. Deep violet flower.
Hosta ‘Lemon Lime’ -- Chartreuse-gold leaf. Light purple flower.
Hosta ‘Mighty Mouse’ -- Blue-green leaf edged in yellow. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Mini Skirt’ -- Wavy, thick, blue-green leaf with creamy yellow margins.
Pale lavender flowers.
Hosta ‘Popo’ -- Small, round blue leaves make neat low mound. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Turtle Dove’ -- Green leaf. Unique, showy, balloon-shaped lavender
flower.
MEDIUM...16-18”
SMALL...11-15”
Hosta ‘Bells of Edinborough’ -- Velvet green, lightly puckered leaf has shiny underside. Deep violet, bell-shaped flower.
Hosta ‘Blue Cadet’ -- Blue/white leaf. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Brim Cup’ -- Dark green leaf/creamy-white margin. White flower.
Hosta ‘Curly Fries’ -- 2016 Hosta of the Year. Stiff, highly ruffled, narrow leaf
emerges yellow then fades to near white. Deep purple scape with lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Designer Genes’ -- Bright gold leaf with bright red petioles. Purple flowers on
crimson-red scapes.
Hosta ‘Fire Island’ -- Bright yellow leaf with contrasting red petiole which extends
into base of leaf. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Golden Scepter’ -- Yellow-gold leaf. Medium blue flower.
Hosta ‘Golden Tiara’ -- Green leaf/chartreuse and white margin. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Half and Half’ -- Rounded, lightly cupped white leaf with wide green margin. Near white flower.
Hosta ‘Hands Up’ -- True tetraploid of ‘Praying Hands’. Thick leaves that stay smaller
with a creamy-white margin. Lavender flower
Hosta ‘Hans’ -- Blue-green with corrugated, puckered & rounded leaves with a wide
feathery white center. Pale lavender flowers
Hosta ‘High Society’ -- Blue leaf with yellow center that brightens to white. Pale
lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Indigo’ -- Intense blue, lance-shaped leaf with heavy substance and gentle
undulation. White flower.
Hosta ‘Lakeside Banana Bay’ -- Round, shiny, veryu broad leaves with bright yellow
centers and apple green margins. Light lavender flowers.
Hosta ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ -- Heart-shaped leaf with narrow creamy-white markings in center, shooting out in feather pattern. Wide, wavy, green margins. Heavy
substance. Light lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Lancifolia’ -- Narrow, dark green leaf. Purple flower.
Hosta ‘Limey Lisa’ -- Lime-green spoon-shaped leaf. Lavender flower.
flower.
Hosta ‘Milkmaid’ -- Green leave with pale green, creamy white and pale yellow
streaks and speckling. Small dark lavender flowers.
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Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ -- 2014 HoY. Dark blue leaf. White flower.
Hosta ‘Anna Mae’ -- Blue-green with a wide, yellow, slightly rippled margin.
Margins turn white in late summer. Lavender flowers.
Hosta ‘Austin Dickinson’ -- Rounded, blue-green glossy leaf with creamy-white
margin. Fragrant lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Autumn Frost’ -- Frosty blue leaf with wide bright yellow margins that
lighten to creamy white. lavender flower
Hosta ‘Ben Vernooij’-- Thick intense blue leaves with a very wide yellow edge.
Sport of ‘First Frost’
Lavender flowers.
Hosta ‘Blueberry Muffin’ -- Puckered blue leaf deepens to blue-green. Light
mauve petioles and flower scapes. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Citation’ -- Slightly wavy, apple-green leaf with creamy-yellow margin. Pale lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Color Festival’ -- Wide green margins surround a white flame with yellow
highlights. Lavender flowers.
Hosta ‘Deep Blue Sea’ -- Dark blue cupped and corrugated leaf. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Devil’s Poker’ -- Green leaf with bright red petiole and scapes. Red extends
up leaf veins. Leaf ages to reddish-purple. Pinkish flower. 2010 Savory’s Intro.
Hosta ‘Firn Line’ -- Thick blue leaves with a very wide yellow border that turns to
white, Lavender flowers.
Hosta ‘First Frost’ -- Blue center with gold margin turns to dark green with cream
margin. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Fragrant Bouquet’ -- 1998 HoY. Light green streaked with yellow and
white. Very fragrant white flowers.
Hosta ‘Francee’-- Dark green leaf/white margin. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Glory’ -- Bright yellow, heart-shaped leaf turns brassy gold in moderate
amount of sun. Heavy substance. Rapid grower. Light lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Guacamole’ -- 2002 HoY. Gold center/green margin. Pale lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Gypsy Rose’ -- Creamy white to yellow leaf with a wide green margin.
Lavender flowers late summer
Hosta ‘Halcyon’ -- Tardiana Group. Heavily textured and ribbed, chalky blue
leaf. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Indian Hills’ -- Dark green leaves that are pebbled and of heavy substance.
Upright groth habit. White flowers.
Hosta ‘Jade Scepter’ -- Green, fast growing host with purple flowers. Forms dense
mounds. Sport of ‘Golden Tiara’
Hosta ‘June’ -- 2001 HoY. Light yellow with dark blue-green margin. Medium
violet, flared flower.
Hosta ‘Lederhosen’ -- Thick, elongated, blue leaf with wavy margin. Fragrant
lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Loyalist’ -- White leaf with deep green margin. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Maui Buttercups’ -- Cupped and corrugated yellow leaf; good substance. Violet flower.
Hosta ‘Morning Angel’ -- Heavy, shiny, dark green leaf with very rippled margin
and deep veins. Very fragrant near-white flower.
Hosta ‘Nancy’ -- Wavy, heart-shaped gold leaf with heavy substance. Lavender
flowers.
MEDIUM...16-18” Continued
Hosta ‘Night Before Christmas’ -- Dark green margins with creamy centers which
change to white. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Paul’s Glory’ -- 1999 HoY. Large yellow leaf with blue-green margin. Light
lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Pineapple Poll’ -- Heavily rippled, narrow dark green foliage. Rapid
grower. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Praying Hands’ -- 2011 HoY--Elongated dark green leaf/rippled yellow margin/waxy sheen. Pale lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Revolution’ -- Dark green leaf with cream center. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Rhino Hide’ -- Deeply cupped, blue leaf with narrow yellow center. Very
thick leaves are slug resistant! White flower.
Hosta ‘Rubies and Ruffles’ -- Ruffled green leaf with creamy white margins and red
petioles. Purple-red flower scapes.
Hosta ‘Sea Sapphire’ -- Smooth blue-green leaf.
Hosta ‘Snake Eyes’ --- A sport of ‘Striptease’ with a more prominent white line
between the colors. Lavender flowers.
Hosta ‘Sunset Grooves’ -- Round, puckered and thick yellow leaves with a wide dark
green margin. Pale lavender flowers. Sport of ‘Rainforest Sunrise’
Hosta ‘Tootie Mae’ -- Leaves have a blue-green center and a bright gold 1” margins.
Lavender flowers.
Hosta ‘Twilight’ -- Green leaf with gold margins. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Undulata Albomarginata’ -- Dark green/white leaf. Pale lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Volcano Island’ -- Yellowish-green leaf with a dark green border. Red petioles. Lavender flowers.
Hosta ‘Vulcan’ -- Creamy-white leaf and dark-green margins with golden yellow
streaks. Pale lavender flowers.
Hosta ‘Wheee!’ -- Light green, ruffled leaf with cream-colored margin. Light lavender flower with purple scapes.
Hosta ‘Whirlwind’ -- Cream to white streaked leaf with dark green margin. Lavender flower.
LARGE...19-24”
Hosta ‘Alligator Alley’ -- Leathery, puckered, heart-shaped to round leaf with chartreuse center that turns yellow. Wide, blue-green margin. Near white flower.
Hosta ‘Alvatine Taylor’ -- Blue-green leaf with wide gold margin. Near white
flower.
Hosta ‘August Moon’ -- Gold leaf. White flower.
Hosta ‘Blue Angel’ -- Blue leaf. Glossy white, long-lasting flower.
Hosta ‘Blue Hawaii’ -- Upright, blue, corrugated, heart-shaped leaf. White flower.
Hosta ‘Blue Mammoth’ -- Heavily corrugated blue-green leaf. Near white flower.
Hosta ‘Blue Umbrellas’ -- Blue leaf. White flower.
Hosta ‘Blueberry Waffles’ -- Round deep blue leaf, color of blueberries. Perfect
puckering! White flowers.
Hosta ‘Brother Stefan’ -- Thick, heavily corrugated gold leaf with wide blue-
green margin. White flower.
Hosta ‘Bumblebee’ -- Large, golden-yellow leaf. Near white flower.
Hosta ‘Clear Fork River Valley’ -- Thick dark green rounded & puckered leaves.
Intense corrugation. Pale lavender flowers.
Hosta ‘Coast to Coast’ -- Emerges chartreuse then turns lighter gold in the summer.
Thick, puckered texture. Upright , vase shaped clumped. Pale lavender flowers.
Hosta ‘Cool as a Cucumber’ -- Narrow, creamy white centers. White fowers. Sport
of Cascades.
Hosta ‘Dancing in the Rain’ -- Large leaf with pure white center, blue-green streaks
and margin. Centers turn green in extreme heat. Near white flower.
Hosta ‘Dream Weaver’ -- Creamy-white leaf with wide blue-green margin. Near
white flower.
Hosta ‘Earth Angel’ -- 2009 HoY. Large, heart-shaped blue-green leaf with creamywhite margin. Pale lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Edina Hornet’ --2003 Savory Introduction. Green leaf with gold margin. Near white flower.
Hosta ‘Forbidden Fruit’ -- Bue-green leave with orange yellow centers turning to
yellow-white. Lavender flowers.
Hosta ‘Frances Williams’ -- Blue leaf/green and yellow margin. White flower.
Hosta ‘Frank Lloyd Wright’ -- Large steel-blue wavy leaf. Vase-shaped form. Near
white flower.
Hosta ‘Frozen Margarita’ -- Shiny gold leaves with thin white margins Near white
flowers.
Hosta ‘Gold Regal’ -- Yellow/chartreuse leaf. Purple flower.
LARGE...19-24” Continued
Hosta ‘Grasshopper’ -- Large, pointed, shiny green leaf. Very fragrant, open, pale lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Great Expectations’ -- Creamy-white/dark green leaf. White flower.
Hosta ‘Heart’s Content’ -- Heart-shaped leaf with dark green center and wide white
margin. Light lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Hudson Bay’ --- Blue margins with apple green jetting and contrasting creamywhite center. Near white flowers
Hosta ‘Humpback Whale’ -- Enormous! Heavy blue leaves in spring and take on green
tones mid summer. Deeply veined. White flowers.
Hosta ‘Ivory Coast’ -- Large light green leaf/wide, rippled creamy-white margin. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Key West’ -- Heart-shaped, intense gold leaf. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Liberty’ -- 2012 HoY. Sport of sagae with wider border. Margins fade to cream.
Purple flower.
Hosta ‘Minnesota Wild’ -- Broad green leaf, lightly dimpled, and edged with wide
creamy-white, strongly ruffled margin. Pale lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Olive Bailey Langdon’ -- Round, blue-green leaf with gold margin. Near white
flower.
Hosta ‘Paradigm’ --2007 HoY. Gold leaf edged with blue-green margin. Variegation
intensifies. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Rippling Rhythm’ -- Drk green leaves witih rippled piecrust edges. Light lavender flowers.
Hosta ‘Sagae’ (H. fluctuans ‘Variegata’) -- 2000 HoY. Blue-green/creamy yellow
leaf. Pale lavender flower.
Hosta sieboldiana ‘Elegans’ -- Blue-green leaf with heavy seersucker texture. Near
white flower.
Hosta ‘Stained Glass’ -- 2006 HoY. Gold center with green edge. Large, fragrant, near
white flower.
Hosta ‘Striptease’ -- 2005 HoY. Green leaf with narrow white center. Sport of ‘Gold
Standard.’ Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ -- 2004 HoY. Chartreuse-gold, waxy leaf. White flower.
Hosta ‘Sun Power’ --Medium green, glossy leaf. Pale lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Sunlight Cinderella’ -- Golden-yellow leaf with dark green margin. Pale lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Victory’ -- 2015 HoY. Thick, smooth, shiny green leaf with greenish-yellow
margin, changing to creamy-white. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Wide Brim’ -- Green/white leaf. Pale lavender flower.
Hosta ’Yellow Emperor’ -- Ruffled bright yellow leaf with lime midribs. Light lavender
flowers.
EXTRA LARGE…>25”
Hosta ‘Blue Angel’ -- Blue leaf. Glossy white, long-lasting flower.
Hosta ‘Blue Mammoth’ -- Heavily corrugated blue-green leaf. Near white flower.
Hosta ‘Blueberry Waffles’ -- Round deep blue leaf, color of blueberries. Perfect puckering! White flowers.
Hosta ‘Bressingham Blue’ -- Blue-green, undulating leaf. Pale lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Coast to Coast’ -- Emerges chartreuse then turns lighter gold in the summer.
Thick, puckered texture. Upright , vase shaped clumped. Pale lavender flowers.
Hosta ‘Dumbo’ -- Medium green, wavy, slightly corrugated leaves form giant
clump. Pale lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Krossa Regal’ -- Blue-grey leaf. Lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Montana ‘Aureomarginata’ -- Dark green/bright yellow-green leaf. Pale lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Regal Splendor’ -- 2003 HoY. Blue-grey/white leaf. Pale lavender flower.
Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ -- Medium glossy green leaf. Fragrant white flower.
Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ -- 2004 HoY. Chartreuse-gold, waxy leaf. White flower.
Hosta ‘T. Rex’ -- Gigantic green leaf, a little floppy. Large, near white flower.
Hosta ‘Victory’ -- 2015 HoY. Thick, shiny green center with a margin that changes from
greenish yellow to creamy white by early summer. Near white flowers on tall scapes in
mid-summer.
EXTRA EXTRA LARGE….>30
Hosta ‘Humpback Whale’ -- XX-Lg Enormous! Heavy blue leaves in spring and
take on green tones mid summer. Deeply veined. White flowers.
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Woodies
Vitis ‘Edelweiss’ (Grape)--Greenish-white fruit with high sugar content. Dessert and
wine grape. U of MN Introduction.
Vitis ‘Frontenac Blanc’ (White Grape) Cross of Vitis riparia x Landot 4511. Disease
resistance. U of MN Introduction.
Vitis ‘Frontenac Gris’ (Gray Grape) Excellent cold hardiness & disease resistance.
Very good productivity and wine quality. U of MN Introduction.
Vitis ‘Frontenac’ (Grape)--Red and rosé wine and port grape. Wine has cherry and
plum flavors. Vigorous and disease resistant. U of MN Introduction. -30°F.
Vitis ‘Le Crescent’ (Grape)--[V. riparia x ‘Muscat Hamburg’] This wine grape has the
nose of apricot, peach, and citrus. U of MN Introduction. -34°F.
Vitis ‘Marquette’ (Grape)--Ruby-red wine grape with outstanding flavor. Disease
resistant. 2008 U of MN Introduction.
Vitis ‘Marquette’ (Grape)--Ruby-red wine grape with outstanding flavor. Disease
resistant. 2008 U of MN Introduction.
The Woody plants have been potted only for convenience in handling and should be
treated as bareroot plants when placing in your garden or yard area. Be careful not
to damage the roots when taking them from their pots. There will be a good selection
of woody plant material from the University of MN Horticultural Research Center
growing programs.
Vines
Go vertical! Crawling up a trellis, enveloping an arch or just covering up that ugly
wall, vines are essential to every garden. They take a couple of years to get going and
need support to help them climb, but you will be amply rewarded with their sculptural
form and abundant flowers. Grow two Clematis together or plant them at the base of a
shrub to scramble up the branches. Vines are found in the SUN TENT with the exception of the Vitis sp. (Grapes) and Hydrangea which are located with the Trees
and Shrubs at the north end of the HOSTA BUILDING.
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata ‘Elegans’ (Blue Porcelain Berry) Outstanding berries
are pea-sized and turn from pale lilac to yellow to porcelain blue as they ripen. Strong
vine with tendrils for arbor or trellis. Young leaves are variegated and deeply
lobed. Not a dense foliage screen. Outstanding fall color.
Clematis ‘Asao’ -- Delightfully scented, deep rosy-carmine flowers with white center
bars. Attractive seed heads. Early blooming. 8-9’.
Clematis ‘Guernsey Cream’ -- 6-8” diameter cream-white flowers. May-June and
August. 7-9’.
Clematis ‘Huldine’ -- Single, small (3-4”), pearly-white flowers with bright yellow
anthers. Vigorous and floriferous. Midsummer to late summer. 10-14’.
Clematis ‘Kiri Te Kanawa’ -- Double flowers. Deep purplish-blue tepals with contrasting yellow stamens. Late spring to early summer, and late summer. 6-8’.
Clematis ‘Mrs. N. Thompson’ -- Rich purple-blue tepals with a vivid scarlet central
bar, and dark red anthers and pale pink filaments. Late spring to early summer and
early fall. 6-8’.
Clematis ‘Nelly Moser’ --7-9” diameter pale bluish-pink flowers with reddish
bar. Golden-brown stamens. Profuse bloomer. Beautiful seed heads. May-June and
Sept. 8-12’.
Clematis ‘Rouge Cardinal’ -- Deep crimson flowers with yellow stamens and brown
anthers. June-Sept. 8-12’.
Clematis ‘The President’ -- 6-8” diameter deep bluish-purple flowers with dark purple
stamens. Silvery underside. Continuous bloomer. June-Sept. 8-12’.
Clematis ‘Vyvyan Pennell’ -- 6-8” diameter double violet-blue flowers with reddish
overtones in May and June. Single light violet blooms in mid-Aug. 8-12’.
Clematis ‘Warsaw Nike’ -- 6-8” diameter rich royal purple flowers with golden stamens. June-Sept. 8-12’.
Clematis tangutica ‘Bill McKenzie’ -- Masses of open, nodding, yellow bells to 3”
across. Attractive, large, silvery seed heads. June-Oct. 16-20’.
Clematis terniflora (Sweet Autumn Clematis) -- Sweetly scented, creamy-white, starshaped flowers. Sept-Oct. 15-20’.
Clematis texensis ‘Gravetye Beauty’ -- Single rich red, satin-textured flowers face
upwards like small lily-flowered tulips. Decorative seed heads. Midsummer to midautumn. 6-8’.
Clematis viticella ‘Lady Betty Balfour’ -- 5-6” diameter rich purple, finely pointed,
cupped sepals with creamy conspicuous stamens. Aug-Oct. 12-20’.
Clematis viticella ‘Polish Spirit’ -- Purple-blue flowers. Prolific bloomer, strong
stems. 8-10’.
Clematis x jackmanii (Jackman Clematis) -- 5-6” diameter rich purple flowers. JuneSept. 8-12’. First of large-flowered hybrids, 1858.
Large & loose clusters, very cold hardy, Wine grape.
Lonicera sempervirens ‘John Clayton’ (Honeysuckle) -- Solid yellow flowers. Repeat
blooms until frost. Twining climber.
Lonicera sempervirens ‘Major Wheeler’ (Honeysuckle) -- 8’H x 10’W Red-orange,
thin trumpet flowers in late spring through summer. Vigorous, profuse blooming vine.
Mildew resistant.
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Trees & Shrubs
Acer rubrum (Red Maple) 120’ Red flower-like buds before the leaves appear and
brilliant red autumn color gives this tree its name. Fast growing. MN Native.
Acer saccharum ‘Bailsta’ (Sugar Maple) -- 60-75’H x 30-45’W Upright, rounded,
symmetrical habit. Thick, leathery, glossy deep green leaves turn brilliant colors of
yellow, orange, and scarlet in the fall.
Aesculus glabra (Ohio Buckeye) -- 30’ Greenish-yellow flower clusters 6” long in mid
-May. Excellent orange fall color MN Native.
Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Obelisk’ Standing Ovations™ First Editions® --15’H x 4’W
Narrow, upright habit. White flowers in spring with occasional edible berries in
June. Round, dark green leaves turn yellow and orange in fall. Great choice for small
gardens in full sun.
Aronia melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry) -- 3’ White flowers in May, black-purple
berries in August-September, red fall foliage. Attracts birds! MN Native.
Betula alleghaniensis (Yellow Birch) -- 60-75’ Rounded crown when mature. Dull
dark green foliage turns a showy yellow in fall. Amber to silvery exfoliating
bark. Prefers cool moist soils. MN Native.
Betula lenta (Sweet Birch) -- 60-75’ Rounded crown when mature. Shiny green leaves
with paler undersides turn golden-yellow in fall. Young bark reddish-brown to black;
mature bark black, plate-like. Prefers cool moist soils. Native to eastern North America.
Buddleja davidii ‘Orchid Beauty’ (Butterfly-bush) -- 5-6’ Panicles of fragrant, ruffled
lilac flowers. Butterflies love it! Zone 5.
Carya cordiflormis (Bitternut Hickory) 60-100’ Low wet to dry woods, stream banks
and borders of swamps. Slow growing, yellow flowers in spring.
Cercis canadensis (Redbud) -- 20-30’H x 20-25’W Vase-shaped habit. Small, purplish
-pink, pea-like flowers are borne before the leaves appear in spring. Heart-shaped
foliage turns brilliant yellow in fall. Edible flowers have a sharp acid flavor. Grown
from seed collected at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
Clethra alnifolia ‘Pink Spires’ (Summersweet) -- 3-8’H x 4-6’W Rose buds opening
to soft pink, fragrant flowers. Medium green foliage. Yellow fall color.
Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’ (Summersweet) -- 3-6’H x 3-4’W Bright pink flowers
hold their color. Nice yellow fall color.
Clethra alnifolia ‘September Beauty’ (Summersweet) -- 4-6’H x 3-4’W Compact,
rounded habit. Very fragrant white flowers and deep green foliage. Pale yellow to
golden brown fall color. Mid-August to late September.
Clethra alnifolia rosea (Pepperbush) -- 3-8’ Upright, round habit. Glossy dark green
foliage. Pink flower buds open to pink flowers which fade to blush-white.
Cornus hessei ‘Garden Glow’ (Dogwood) -- 4-5’ Spreading habit. Vivid chartreuse
foliage. Best color in partial shade. White flowers in spring followed by white to pale
blue fruits in summer. Yellow fall foliage. Red winter branches. Great accent
plant! U of MN Introduction.
Cornus racemosa (Grey Dogwood) -- 10-15’H x 10-15’W Suckering shrub with broad,
multi-stemmed habit. Creamy-white flowers in June, followed by white fruit on coralpink pedicels. Grey-green foliage turns reddish-purple in fall. Tolerant of sun or
shade, wet or dry soils. Attracts birds! MN Native.
Cornus sericea ‘Farrow’ Arctic Fire’ (Red Twig Dogwood) -- 3-4’ An upright
spreading shrub. Tiny, fragrant white flowers appear in clusters in late spring. Fruiting
in summer.
Trees & Shrubs Continued
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Seward’ Summer Wine® (Ninebark) -- 5-6’H x 56’W Compact branching and rounded habit. Fine, deeply cut, dark crimson-red foliage. Pinkish-white flowers in midsummer contrast with dark foliage.
coCotinus coggygria ‘Ancot’ Golden Spirit (Smokebush) -- 6-10’H x 6Picea abies (Norway Spruce) -- 40-80’H x 25-30’W Upright broad habit. Many 5-7”
10’W Upright, spreading multi-stemmed shrub. Unusual golden foliage suffused with
long cones. Fast-growing when young. Rarely or never fed on by Japanese beetles.
green turns amber, burgundy, scarlet, and green in fall. Sunny, well-drained, dry sites. Quercus rubra (Red Oak) -- 60-80’H x 50’W Pyramidal habit when young, maturing
Diervilla sessilifolia ‘Lpdc Podaras’ Cool Splash™ (Bush-honeysuckle) -- 2to a rounded habit. Dark glossy green leaves turn red to reddish-brown in fall. Tree
3’ Fragrant yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers from June to July. Deep green leaves have hangs onto leaves into winter. One of the fastest growing oaks. MN Native.
broad creamy-white margins and red stems.
Rhododendron ‘Jane Abbott’ (Azalea) -- 5’ x 5’ Shell pink, lightly scented blooms
Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’ (Dwarf Winged Euonymus) -- 5-6’Hx5-8’W Dwarf
with a golden blotch in spring. Acidic, well drained soils.
form with a rounded habit. Branches have stiff, corky wings. Brilliant scarlet fall
Rubus ‘Heritage’ (Raspberry) -- Medium size red fruit with good color, flavor, and
color. Excellent hedge shrub.
quality. High yield and freezes well. First crop--mid-July, second--Sept.1.
Forsythia ‘Courtasol’ Gold Tide™ (Forsythia) -- 20”H x 48”W Spreading
Rubus ‘Latham’ (Raspberry) -- Red fruit, ripening over a long period. Reliable crophabit. Lemon-yellow flowers in spring. Medium green foliage. (The French trade
per.
name is Maree D’Or.)
Rubus idaeus x ‘Fall Gold’ (Raspberry) -- Ever bearing yellow-gold raspberry is sweet
Forsythia ‘Meadowlark’ (Forsythia) -- 8’H x 6-10’W Semi-arching dark green foliand excellent for eating, canning and preserves. Similar to Heritage Raspberry in
age. Showy bright yellow spring bloom. Plant as specimen shrub or in border in full
growth habits.
sun area.
Salix purpurea ‘Nana’ (Purple Willow) -- 3-4’ x 3-6’ Steel blue foliage and fine texForsythia ‘Northern Sun’ (Forsythia) -- 8-10’H x 7-9’W Upright, arching habit. Clear tured twigs that are purplish in the winter. Good plant for wet areas or for stabilizing
yellow flowers in late April. Very hardy flower buds. U of MN Introduction.
stream banks. Good hedge material also.
Forsythia ‘Dwarf Arnold’ (Forsythia) -- 2-3’H x 4-7’W Compact, low, spreading
Spiraea japonica ‘Little Princess’ (Spirea) -- 18-30” Upright, rounded shrub . Numerhabit. Branches root where they touch the ground. Makes a good ground
ous pink flowers in flat-topped clusters in late spring. Attracts to butterflies.
cover. Golden-yellow flowers in early spring.
Spiraea japonica ‘Mertyann’ Dakota Goldcharm® (Spirea) --15-18”H x 24”Genista tinctoria ‘Royal Gold’ (Woadwaxen) -- 18-24” Low growing with glabrous
36”W Low, mounded habit. Very dwarf gold-leaved variety with bright pink flowers
leaves. Golden yellow flowers in July. Does well in poor dry soils. Xeriscape plant.
in early summer. Light bronze foliage matures to yellow-gold and turns russet in
Heptacodium miconiodes (Crepe Myrtle of the North) -- 15’ White fragrant flowers in fall. Full sun.
late summer. Red and purple calyces surround fruits in early fall. Purple fall foliStaphylea trifolia (American Bladdernut) --10-15’H x 10-20’W Suckering
age. Best color in sun.
habit. Drooping clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers in spring followed by papery
Hydrangea arborescens ‘Abetwo’ Incrediball® (Hydrangea) -- 5’H x 5’W Huge 12” bladder-like seed capsules which persist into winter. Commonly occurs in bottomdia. blooms emerge soft lime-green then turn white. Yellow fall foliage. Blooms mid- lands, woodland thickets and moist soils along streams. Grow in full to part
summer to fall.
shade. Native.
Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ (Hydrangea) -- 4-5’H x 3-5’W Green flowers
Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ (Dwarf Korean Lilac) -- 4-5’H x 5-7’W Compact
turning white midsummer. Thrives in shade.
habit. Reddish-purple buds open to single, pale lilac, fragrant flowers. Dark green
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Twist and Shout’ (Bigleaf Hydrangea) -- 3-5’H x 3-4’W
foliage.
Produces pink or blue blooms on both old and new wood depending on the soil type.
Syringa patula ‘Miss Kim’ (Miss Kim Lilac) -- 6-7’H x 5-6’W Broad, spreading
Sturdy red stems and glossy deep green leaves turning red in fall to offer year round
habit. Purple buds open to single, pale lilac, fragrant flowers which bloom later than
interest.
other lilacs. Dark glossy green foliage turns burgundy-red in fall. Good hedge shrub.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Dvppinky’ Pinky Winky® (Hydrangea) -- 6-8’H x 5Vaccinium ‘Chippewa’ (Blueberry) -- Firm, large, light blue berries with balanced
6’W Dense, cone-shaped, exceptionally large panicles of two-toned flowers. Flowers
flavor. Mid-season. U of MN Introduction.
emerge white, maturing to dark pink. Dark green leaves take on purple tinge in fall.
Vaccinium ‘Northblue’ (Blueberry) -- 20-30” Dark blue fruit. Good blueberry flaHydrangea paniculata ‘Hypmad I’ White Diamonds® (Hydrangea) -- 4’H x
vor. Glossy, dark green leaves turn to deep bright red in fall. U of MN Introduction.
5’W Compact, dense shape. Light green to white to parchment pink flowers. Dark
Vaccinium ‘Northcountry’ (Blueberry) -- 18-24” Sweet and mild, sky-blue fruit. U of
green leathery foliage has increased heat and drought tolerance.
MN Introduction.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Renhy’ Vanilla Strawberry™ First Editions® (Hydrangea) Vaccinium ‘Northland’ (Blueberry) -- 3-4’ Wild berry flavor. Small dark blue fruit.
-- 6-7’H x 4-5’W Upright habit with red stems and cone-shaped flowers. CreamyLow growing stature makes it a great landscape plant, attractive foliage all season.
white to soft pink to ripe strawberry-red flowers cover this lovely, robust shrub from
Vaccinium ‘Polaris’ (Blueberry) -- 30-40” Firm, light blue berries of moderate size
late summer to fall. Long lasting color.
with balanced and highly aromatic flavor. Early season. U of MN Introduction.
Ilex verticillata ‘Jim Dandy’ (Winterberry) -- 5’ Male selection. Early-flowering so
Vaccinium ‘Superior’ (Blueberry) -- 4-5’H x 4-5’W Firm and flavorful, hardy, lategood pollinator for I. v. ‘Red Sprite’. Upright, mounding habit. Dark green, healthy
midseason blueberry. Very productive. White flowers in May. Maroon foliage in
foliage.
October. 2008 U of MN Introduction.
Ilex verticilliata (Winterberry) -- 7-9’ Year round interest, highlighted by the showy
Vaccinium rymbosum ‘MNPINK’ (Pink Popcorn Blueberry) 5ft. H. High bush bluedisplay of red berries in winter. Mass or group in shrub borders, foundations, native
berry that bears attractive pink berries that ripen early to a creamy pink with a dark pin
plant areas or bird gardens. Hedge. Excellent shrub for moist soils in low spots or along lue fruits in summer. Yellow fall foliage. Red winter branches. Great accent
streams and ponds. MN Native.
Lespedeza ‘Pink Fountains’ (Bush-clover) -- 4-5’ Semi-woody legume with waves of
pink flowers. Cut back in April. Midsummer-fall.
Magnolia x loebneri ‘Leonard Messel’ (Magnolia) --15-20’H x 20-25’W Upright
habit, rounded with age. Twelve-petaled flowers of fuchsia pink to purple. Deep green
foliage.
Malus ‘Honeycrisp™’ (Apple) Dwarf rootstock. Sweet, exceptionally crisp and juicy
fruit. Storage to seven months. Rated equal or higher in overall quality than
‘Haralson.’ Ripens in late Sept-Oct. Needs pollinator within 100 yards of planting. U
of MN Introduction.
Philadelphus lewisii ‘Blizzard’ (Western Mockorange) -- 4-5’H x 3’W Very fragrant,
white flowers. Soft yellow fall foliage. Partial shade. Late spring/early summer.
habit. New foliage emerges a glowing yellow-green. Bright red-purple foliage all
season. Plant in full sun for best foliage color. Creamy-white flowers in spring.
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Donna May’ First Editions® Little Devil™ (Ninebark) -- 3
-4’H x 3-4’W Upright, rounded habit. Deep burgundy foliage. Pinkish-white flowers
in June contrast with dark foliage. Pest and disease free.
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Succulent Trough Gardens
Auxiliary Quilt Raffle
New this year at the Plant Sale is a broad selection of succulent’s plants in troughs planted by the folks at Shady Acres.
Our 24th Annual Quilt is now on display in the
Great Hall of the Oswald Visitor Center.
This year’s masterpiece was created by the Auxiliary’s Traditional Quilters Group.
It is machine pieced, hand appliquéd
and machine quilted. It is sure to be a treasured
heirloom for some lucky winner.
If you’ve got a sunny location that also gets very hot in summer, planting succulent perennials can make your life easy.
They are as low-maintenance as you can get storing water in
their tissues. Once planted, they look after themselves, needing no extra watering. Colors range from greens, like bluegreens, reds, pinkish and greys. Often a plant will have a two
-tone look. If you container garden and will be away or busy,
these plants are your choice. Many succulents require no
water during winter because the plants are in a dormant period. Water sparingly in these months only if the leaves begin to look wilted. In the summer move them outside to a
Tickets for the raffle may be purchased next to the
Gift Shop in the
Oswald Visitor Center for only $2.00 each.
The drawing will be held during the
Auxiliary’s Harvest Sale,
September 24th at 2:00 pm.
SPECIAL AUXILIARY CREATIONS
Auxiliary members have created some very special Garden
Embellishments including Fairy castles and Toad houses and
beautiful Fairy Dish Gardens. Garden Mushrooms, Hypertufa
and Basket Pots will all be available at this years Auxiliary
Plant sale.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN!
Andersen Horticultural Library
The Andersen Horticultural Library is a noncirculating reading and reference library, part of
the University of Minnesota library system and the
only horticultural research library in the Upper
Midwest. The collection includes 10,000 volumes,
more than 500 periodicals on horticulture, botany,
natural history and landscape architecture. It maintains one of the largest seed and nursery catalogue
collections in the country, including over 1,200
current and over 100,000 historical catalogues dating to the mid-1800’s.
Whether you are an Arboretum visitor who
wants to know more about an interesting tree
you’ve seen, a scholar who wants to research the
origin of plant species or an avid gardener who
wishes to locate a rare plant for your own garden,
then you need to visit the Andersen Horticultural
Library in the Snyder Building at the Minnesota
Landscape Arboretum. Friendly and knowledgeable staff are on hand to help you.
Annual Kits
Check out the “My Garden Combo Kits” located near
the Hosta Building. These kits, including seven plants in
professionally designed combinations, are ready for planting in patio containers, window boxes or ground beds. Combinations for both sun and shade are available with color
schemes to tempt every gardener. The plants are grown in
eco-friendly fiber wrap pots, eliminating plastic waste.
These pots can be placed directly into the soil and will compost away over the summer. Come and pick your favorites
for that special container or spot in your garden.
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Ornamental Grasses
Grasses are the foundation of North American Prairies. Their distinctive foliage and
line add punctuation to the garden. Often thriving in minimal conditions, grasses are
generally undemanding and easy care. The only routine maintenance is cutting back
the plants in late winter/early spring to ready them for spring growth and foliage.
Grasses are found on the picnic tables in
front of the SHADE Bldg
Andropogon gerardii ‘Red October’ (Big Bluestem) -- 6’ Narrow leaves with an
upright habit. Begins deep green turning to red then burgundy as fall approaches.
Bouteloua gracilis (Blue Gramma Grass) --1-2’ Most important range grass of the
Great Plains. Curly, narrow leaves. Long, one-sided, seed spikes with eyelash-like
inflorescence. MN Native.
Calamagrostis brachytricha (Fall-blooming Reed Grass) -- 2-3’ Deep green leaves
form an upright-arching mound. Most shade tolerant of the Reed Grasses. Inflorescence is rose-purple in September. Self-sows a little.
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Avalanche’ (Feather Reed Grass) -- 4-5’ Green leaves
with white centers. More prominent in the garden than C. ‘Overdam.’ Bronzy-purple
inflorescence in fall.
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ (Feather Reed Grass) PPA 2001 -- 56’ Best of non-native grasses. Tall Clumps. Foliage shows pink tones in fall. Best
grown in light shade.
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Overdam’ (Feather Reed Grass) -- 1-3’ Choice variegated
Feather Reed from Denmark. Leaves emerge with creamy color, intensifying with
season into fall pink tones. Full sun or light shade.
Carex muskingumensis (Palm Sedge Grass) -- 24” Attractive dark green foliage grows
at right angles to the stem. Plants are yellow if grown in full sun. Interesting palm
frond foliage.
Carex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania Sedge) -- 8-10” Delicate, arching, semi-evergreen
foliage. Prefers dry, well-drained soils in full to partial sun. Excellent ground cover
under oak trees. MN Native.
Chasmanthium latifolium (Wild Oats) -- 3’ Valued for its flat fruit heads. Becoming
heavy at maturity and drooping gracefully. One of the best ornamental grasses.
Deschampsia caespitosa ‘Schottland’ (Scottish Tufted Hair Grass) -- 4-5’ Dark green
leaves; lighter green inflorescence.
Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ (Sheep Fescue) -- 8” One of nicest, palest blues. Medium texture.
Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ (Golden Variegated Hakonechloa) PPA 2009 -- 12’ Golden variegation. Good ground cover for part shade. Summer.
Helictotrichon sempervirens ‘Saphirsprudel’/‘Sparkling Sapphire’ (Sparkling Sapphire Oat Grass) -- 2’ Mid-sized blue-foliaged grass of fine to medium texture. Welldrained soil and full sun. Best blue color. Strong grower.
Melinis nerviglume (Pink Crystals Ruby Grass) 1998 Plant Select Winner -- 20-24”
Annual grass with shimmering heads of bright ruby and silver flowers that sparkle like
champagne bubbles. Treat as an Annual.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Adagio’ (Japanese Silver Grass) -- 3’ Thin silver-grey foliage. Pink inflorescence turns white. A Kurt Bluemel selection.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’/‘Maiden Grass’ (Japanese Silver Grass) -- 56’ Bronze-red inflorescence turns to silver; decorative in winter. Oct.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Silberpfeil’/‘Silver Arrow’ (Silver Arrow Grass) -- 6-7’ Green
and white variegated foliage. Reddish plumes. Aug.-Sept.
Miscanthus sinensis var. purpurascens ‘Autumn Red’ (Japanese Silver Grass) 3-4ft.
Upright clump of dark-green leaves, turning flame orange and bronze in the fall.
Miscanthus x giganteus (Giant Chinese Silver Grass) -- 8-10’ Huge, bamboo-like, long
coarse leaves. Rarely flowers. Slightly spreading clump. Good for screen planting.
Nassella tenuissima ‘Ponytails’ (Mexican Feather Grass) -- 12-15” Most graceful of
grasses with slender arching leaves. Finely textured, Incredible winter interest!
Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Niger’ (Black Mondo Grass) -- 1-2’ Black foliage. Moisture loving. Good special effect plant. Treat as an annual.
Panicum virgatum ‘Cheyenne Sky’ (Red Switch Grass) -- 2-3’ Tight, vase-shaped
clump of blue-green foliage which turns wine-red in early summer. Wine-red flower
panicles appear in late summer. Well-behaved.
Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’ (Blue Switch Grass) -- 4-5’ Metallic-blue foliage
that holds its color until the plant takes on its bright yellow fall color. One of the most
distinctive grasses on the market.
Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’ (Switch Grass) -- 5’ Striking form! Dense, columnar
habit. Tightly clustered flowers. Pinkish-green inflorescence. Orange fall foliage. Selection from Northwind Perennial Nursery in Wisconsin.
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Panicum virgatum ‘Prairie Fire’ (Switch Grass) -- 4-5’ Blue-green spring foliage
turns deep red by early summer, then butter yellow in late fall. Drought tolerant.
Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’ (Switch Grass) -- 3’ Develops reddish-purple foliage color by midsummer. Reddish flower heads.
Pennisetum setaceum ‘Fireworks’ (Variegated Purple Fountain Grass) -- 3’H x
2’W Colorful variegated grass has longitudinal stripes of white, green, burgundy, and
hot pink. Purple tassels rise above the foliage in late summer. Treat as an annual.
Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) -- 2-4’ Light green to blue foliage turns
bronzy-orange in fall. Inflorescences mature into silvery-white seed heads. Needs
sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil.
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘MinnBlueA’ Blue Heaven™ (Little Bluestem) -- 48”H x
25-30”W Dark blue to burgundy foliage.
Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Standing Ovation’ (Little Bluestem) 3-4ft. Sturdy upright
stems with blue cast, dark purple close to base. Red foliage into fall. Good winter interest.
Spodiopogon sibiricus (Silver Spike Grass) -- 4’ Dark green foliage with the inflorescences held about 1’ above the leaves. The fine textured flowers appearing in the summer contrast well with the bold foliage. Full sun. Foliage reddish-purple in fall.
Sporobolus heterolepis (Prairie Dropseed) -- 2-3’ Seed heads are fragrant, drought
tolerant. 18” emerald-green foliage, red fall color. Sunny, dry locations. Native. Late
summer. MN Native.
Sporobolus wrightii (Giant Sacaton) -- 3-4’H x 2’W Feathery branched seed heads,
graceful arching foliage, Drought resistant.
Stipa arundinacea (Needlegrass) -- 2’H x 2’W Dark green, fine textured, arching
leaves. Autumn color of bronze and orange.
Lantana, ‘Variegated’ (Lantana camara ‘Variegated’) -- 2-3’ Variegated foliage, pink
and yellow flowers. TP - O
Lantana, ‘White’ (Lantana sp.) -- 24” White flowers. TP - O
Lavender, ‘Dutch’ (Lavandula x angustifolia) -- 2’ Dry flower heads for potpourri. Attracts butterflies! TP - AR, DR, K, O
Herbs are valued in the garden for their flavor, fragrance, medicinal and healthful
qualities. Stop by our Herb Building and breathe in the aromas! For more information Lavender, ‘Fernleaf’ (Lavandula pinnata) -- 3’ Blue-violet flower spikes all seaon herbs and medicinal browse the books in the Andersen Horticultural Library or the son. Grey-green, deeply lobed leaves. TP - AR, DR, K, O
Arboretum Gift Shop. You will find Herbs in the HERB BUILDING.
Lavender, ‘Fringed’ (Lavandula dentata) -- 2’ Dry flower heads for potpourri. TP AR, DR, K, O
Lavender, ‘Hidcote’ (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’) -- 2’ Deep blue flower. ExA-Annual AR-Aroma therapy P-Perennial K-Kitchen
cellent dried. P - AR, DR, K, O
TP-Tender Perennial DR-Suitable for Drying B-Biennial
Lavender, ‘Provence’ 30in. Both flowers and foliage are heavily scented.
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) -- 30” Lemon-mint flavored leaves. P - AR, K, M
O-Ornamental M-Medicinal
Lemon Grass (Cymbogogon citrates) -- 2-3’ Used in oriental dishes. TP - K
Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla) -- 3’ Best lemon flavor of any herb. TP - AR, K
Marigold, ‘Dainty Marietta’ 9-12in. Low growing and useful in borders. Single blooms
Aloe, (Aloe vera A. barbadensis) -- 1’ Used to treat burns and rashes. TP - M
with a blotch on each petal.
Assorted Containers, Choose your favorite.
Marigold, ‘Mr. Magestic’ (Tagetes patula) -- 15” This mahogany-on-gold striped
Basil, ‘Ararat’ (Ocimum basilicum ‘Ararat’) -- 24” Sweet with licorice overtone. Good flower is a Scottish heirloom. A - O
for salad, pesto, tomato dishes. A - K
Marigold, ‘Susie’ 15” Orange and yellow single flowers
Basil, ‘Eleonora’ Spicy flavor, less susceptible to basil downy mildew.
Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum majorana) -- 12” Very fragrant with white flower. A Basil, ‘Greek Mini’ (Ocimum basilicum minimum) -- 9” Tiny leaves are fragrant and
AR, K
tasty. Compact. Good for containers. A - K
Milkweed, ‘Swamp Carmine’ (Asclepias incarnata) 3-4ft. Fragrant perennial will
Basil, ‘Kivumbasi Lime’ 12 in. Small leafed with white flowers and citrus fragrance.
attract bees and butterflies. Blooms from summer thru early fall.
Basil, ‘Mrihani’ Top for cooking & fragrance! From Zanzibar it’s ruffled leaves have
Mint, ‘Chocolate’ (Mentha piperita) -- 15” Strong flavor. P - AR, K
an undertone of fennel. Sun and good drainage.
Mint, ‘Jim’s Spear’ (Mentha spicata) -- 30” Mint jelly, sauce, and tea. P - AR, K, M
Basil, ‘Mrs. Burns Lemon’ (Ocimum basilicum ‘Mrs. Burns Lemon’) -- Lemon scent
MinT, ‘Kentucky Colonel Spear’ (Mentha spicata ‘Kentucky Colonel’) -- 30” Exceland flavor. A - AR, K
lent flavor for mint jelly, sauce, and tea. P - AR, K, M
Basil, ‘Thai Lemon’ -- 18” Citrus fragrance and flavor on a compact bush.
Mint, ‘Pepper’ (Mentha x piperita ) -- 30” Aids in reducing mental fatigue, and in
Basil, ‘Thai Siam Queen’ Intense licorice aroma & flavor. Use in Thai dishes.
digestion. P - AR, K, M
Basil, ‘Tulsi Holy Amrita’ – 15” Purple leaves, light aroma, Tulsi tea in the morning
Morning Glory, ‘Candy Pink’ (Ipomoea tricolor) -- 10-15’ Long-blooming pink flowreduces stress
ers on vigorous vines. A - O
Basil, ‘Tulsi Kapoor’ (Ocimum tenuiflorum) -- 24” Leaves make a tasty tea and a mos- Morning Glory, ‘Cardinal’ (Ipomoea x multifida) -- 6-10’ Long-blooming bright red
quito repellant. A - K, M
1” flowers. A - O
Basil, ‘Tulsi Rama’ -- 3-4’ A top basil in terms of the clove scent and Rosmarinic Acid.
Morning Glory, ‘Grandpa Ott’ (Ipomoea imperialis ‘Grandpa Ott’) -- 8-10’ Deep,
Bay, Sweet (Laurus nobilis ) -- Nothing better than fresh bay! TP - AR,K
velvety, royal purple flowers. A - O
Butterfly-Bush, ‘Black Knight’ (Buddleja ‘Black Knight’) -- 4-6’H x 4-5’W Dark
Morning Glory, ‘Heavenly Blue’ (Ipomoea imperialis ‘Heavenly Blue’) -- 6-8’ Sky
purple flowers borne in upright, terminal, pyramidal spikes. Flowers on new wood--blue trumpet flowers with white throats. A - O
prune to ground in spring. July-Sept. Attracts butterflies! TP - O
Nasturtium, ‘Alaska’ (Tropaeolum majus) -- 8” Bush type with variegated leaves. A Butterfly-Bush, ‘Nanho Blue’ (Buddleja ‘Nanho Blue’) -- 6’ Long blue flower
K, O
stems. Attracts butterflies! TP - O
Nasturtium, ‘Empress of India’ (Tropaeolum sp.) -- 12” Deep purple foliage with deep
Chives, Onion (Allium schoenoprasum) -- 10” Mild onion flavor. P - K
orange flowers. A - O
Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) -- 2-3’ Grown for fresh leaves. A - K
Nasturtium, ‘Milk Maid’ Old-fashioned variety, mounding habit & grows to 12”.
Cuphea, Red/Orange (Cuphea ignea) -- 2’ Rich nectar attracts hummingbirds. Blooms Edible.
summer until frost. TP - O
Nasturtium, Trailing Mix (Tropaeolum magus) -- 15” Fragrant single and double
Datura, ‘Double Yellow’ (Datura metel ‘Double Yellow’) -- Frilly yellow flowers that flowers. A - K, O
are highly fragrant. Compact plants 4ft x 4ft. Deer resistant. All parts of Datura are
Oregano, ‘Hilltop’ Greek Variety. Distinct pungent aroma and flavor. Great for pizza,
poisonous if ingested.
tomato sauce, herb blends.
Dill, ‘Fernleaf’ (Anethum graveolens ‘Fernleaf’) -- 18” Good container plant. A - K
Parsley, Curly (Petroselinum crispum) -- 12” More than a garnish! B - K
Dill, ‘Hercules’ (Anethum graveolens ‘Hercules’) -- 30” Early, large seed heads, excelParsley, Italian (Petroselinum crispum neapolitanum )--18” Flat-leaved. Stronger
lent for pickling. Foliage is also tasty. A - K
flavor than curly. B - K
Fennel, Bronze (Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’) -- 3’ Copper foliage. A - K
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin )--12” Shrub-like plant with large leaves; mint and
Fennel, Orion (Foeniculum vulgare) 80 Days -- 2’ Large, thick, rounded bulbs are crisp sandalwood aroma. TP - AR, DR
and tasty with nice anise flavor. A - K
Rosemary, ‘Creeping Irene’ (Rosmarinus officinais ‘Prostratus’ A creeping Rosemary
Heliotrope, ‘Blue Marino’ 15” Blooms from spring to frost.
with a more intense blue than most. Wonderful for hanging baskets.
Hollyhock, Dwarf Queen Mix (Alcea rosea) -- 2-3’ Double flowers in shades of purRosemary, ‘Shady Acres’ (Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Shady Acres’) -- Strong upright
ple, red, rose, pink, yellow, and white. B
growth. Dark green leaf. Heavy aroma, flavorful. TP - AR, K, O
Impatiens Sunpatiens® ‘Spreading Carmine Red’ 12-18” Full sun to part shade
Sage, Berggartem (Salvia officinalis ‘Berggarten’) -- 18” Use fresh and dried. P - K,
Impatiens Sunpatiens® ‘Compact Coral’ 12-18” Full sun to part shade
DR, O
Impatiens Sunpatiens® ‘Compact Magenta Royal’ 12-18” Full sun to part shade
Sage, Dwarf (Salvia officinalis ‘Nana’) -- 18” Same flavor as Garden Sage. P - DR, K
Impatiens Sunpatiens® ‘Spreading Salmon’ 12-18” Full sun to part shade
Sage, Garden (Salvia officinalis) -- 2’ Leaves used in poultry, pork, tea. P - DR, K, M
Lantana, ‘Confetti’ (Lantana camara ‘Confetti’) -- 24” Spreading habit. HummingSage, Pineapple (Salvia elegans) -- 3’ Sweet sage, fresh in the garden. TP - K
birds love the pink, yellow, and orange flowers! TP - O
Sage, Purple (Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurea’) -- 2’ Adds color and texture to the garden.
Lantana, ‘Gold Mound’ (Lantana camara) Yellow bloom are loved by butterflies and TP - K, DR, O
gardeners.
Sage, Texas (Salvia coccinea) -- 3’ Bright red flower. A - O
Lantana, ‘Trailing Purple’ (Lantana montevidensis) -- 24” Profuse lavender blooms,
late spring to frost. Attracts hummingbirds! TP - O
Herbs
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Sage, Tricolor (Salvia officinalis ‘Tricolor’) -- 15” Variegated red, purple, and white. A
-O
Salvia, ‘Black and Blue’ 30” Deep cobalt blue flowers on 15” spikes summer thru fall.
Scented Geraniums - Varieties A variety of Scented Geraniums, choose your favorite!
Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) -- 30” Dried leaves used as sweetener. TP - K
Strawberry, ‘Éclair’ June-bearing. Fragrant fruit, bright red, super sweet berries with a
note of raspberry & citrus.
Succulents - Mixed Varieties Choose your favorite
Sunflower, ‘Sunny Smile’ 10-20” Golden orange petals surround a black disc.
Sunflower, Lemon Queen (Myrrhis odorata) -- 6’ Yellow petals with wide brown
center. P - O
Tarragon, French (Artemisia dracunculus sativa) -- 3’ Licorice taste. P - K
Thyme, ‘Bressingham’ (Thymus praecox ‘Bressingham’) -- 4” Grey-green foliage,
clear pink flowers. P - O
Thyme, ‘Lime Green’ 6-8” Low growing, but with a nice citrus scent.
Thyme, ‘Minor’ (Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus ‘Minor’) -- 1” Creeping. Hairy leaves,
pink flower. P - O
Thyme, ‘Silver Posie’ (Thymus vulgaris ‘Silver Posie’) -- 8” Silver/white/green leaves.
P-K
Thyme, French (Thymus vulgaris) -- 10” Best for cooking. TP - K
Thyme, Golden Lemon Variegated (Thymus x citriodorus ‘Aureus’) -- 8” Lemon
scented. TP - AR, K, O
Thyme, Lemon (Thymus x citriodorus) -- 6” Creeping. Lemon flavor. P - AR, K
Thyme, Oregano-Scented (Thymus pulegioides) -- 10” Use as a substitute for oregano.
P-K
Thyme, Red Creeping (Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus ‘Coccineus’) -- 2” Bright crimson
-magenta flowers. P - O
Tithonia, Torch (Tithonia speciosa) --5-6’ Velvety dark green leaves. Butterflies love
this! A - O
Viola, ‘Penny Marlies’ 4-6” Purple-yellow blooms.
Viola, ‘Penny Peach’ 4-6” Mauve-lilac, purple, salmon
Viola, ‘Penny White’ Under 2” White flowers
Za’Atar TP. 12” Fragrant cottony leaves. Spicy sweet flavor with notes of mint,
bay,marjoram. Pungent and earthy.
Zinnia, ‘Bon Bon’ Annual. 30”
Zinnia, ‘Thumbelina’` Annual. 8-12” Showy annual for borders, containers, beds/ full
sun.
Zinnia, Burpee Rose Giant Cactus (Zinnia elegans) -- 30” Mix of scarlet, rose, orange,
and yellow flowers. Easy to grow. Rare. A - O
Zinnia, Persian Carpet (Zinnia elegans) -- 24-28” Double and semi-double bicolor
flowers in red, mahogany, purple, chocolate, and cream. Heirloom. A - Oannual for
borders, containers, beds/ Full sun.
Scented Geraniums
These Geraniums (or Pelargonium) are grown for the scent
of their leaves rather than their flowers. The variety of fragrances range from rose, pine, and mint, to fruity or spicy.
Their flowers are usually small, but there is great variation
in the foliage. Some leaves are variegated, some frilled,
and some deeply lobed. Being a tender perennial in Minnesota, they need to come in before winter. They grow beautifully in planters in full sun. Each time you brush past
them, their scent lifts your spirits. Find many varieties of
Scented Geraniums in the HERB BUILDING.
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Capsicum – 2016 Herb of the Year
Capsicum (also known as peppers) is a genus of flowering plants in the
nightshade family Solanaceae. Its species are native to the Americas,
where they have been cultivated for thousands of years. In modern
times, it is cultivated worldwide, and has become a key element in many
cuisines
See all our varieties of Peppers in the vegetable section of this plant list
and available in the Herb Building.
Garlic and Herb Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers
11 mini sweet peppers, stems and seeds removed and cut in half long way
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 t basil, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, freshly minced or grated
¼ tsp. dill weed
1½ tsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped
Mix together cream cheese, garlic,and herbs.
Stuff each pepper half with about 1 T of cream cheese mixture. Chill until
serving
Try making your own Herbs de Provence Blend with the following recipe:
Ingredients
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried marjoram
2 tablespoons dried savory
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers
Vegetables
Vegetables are found in the HERB BUILDING.
Arugula, ‘Apollo’ -- 40-45 days. Excellent taste and rarely bitter.
Asparagus, ‘Jersey Knight’-- High % of male plants=larger spears. Needs deep, welldrained, sandy loam.
Asparagus, ‘Purple Passion’ -- Deep burgundy spears. Produces from May to early
July.
Bean, ‘Kentucky Wonder’ -- 65 days. 7-8” long pole bean. Eating, freezing, canning.
Bean, ‘Concador Yellow Haricot Vert’ -- 62 days. Yellow bean lovers bean! 5inch pods
that stay slender and will keep producing if tended to.
Bean, ‘Maxibel Bush Haricot Vert’ -- 60 days. Dark green 6-8 inch pods with superb
taste! For tenderness & succulent flavor pick early and often
Bean, ‘Red Noodle’ -- 90 days. Planted on a trellis, produces long pencil-thin purple
pods.
Beet, ‘Early Wonder’ -- 50 days. Early. Smooth, round beet, with tender tall
greens. Good fresh, cooked, or in borscht. Heirloom.
Beet, ‘Touchstone Gold’ -- 55 days. Smooth, round beet with red skin, gold inside. Heirloom.
Beet, ‘Chioggia Guardsmark’ -- 90 days. Vivid purple and white interior. Very nutritious.
Blueberry, North Blue (Vaccinium ‘North Blue’) -- Dark blue fruit. U of MN Introduction.
Blueberry, North Country (Vaccinium ‘North Country’) -- 15-40” H x 30-60”
W. Medium, sky-blue berries. Sweet, fresh flavor. U of MN Introduction.
Blueberry, Northland (Vaccinium ‘Northland’) -- 3-4’ Small, dark blue berries with
wild flavor. Very hardy. Good landscape plant.
Blueberry, Polaris (Vaccinium ‘Polaris’) -- Early. Aromatic flavor. U of MN Introduction.
Broccoli, ‘Gypsy’ -- 58 days. Mildew resistant and heat tolerant.
Brussel Sprouts, ‘Franklin’ -- 80 days. Earliest maturing with high quality, uniform,
firm sprouts.
Cantaloupe, ‘Charentais’ -- 75-90 days. Heirloom with rich, sweet flavor. Small fruit, 2
lbs.
Cantaloupe, ‘Early Champ’ -- 75 days. Sweet flavor. Oval fruit, 4.5-6.5 lbs. Good
disease resistance.
Cantaloupe, ‘Heart of Gold’ --70-90 days. Aromatic, juicy, and flavorful. 2-3
lbs. Heirloom c. 1914.
Cantaloupe, ‘Petit Gris’ -- 80 days. Heirloom with sweet, brown sugar flavor. 2-3 lbs.
Cantaloupe, ‘Iroquois’ -- 80 days. Large, round-oval fruit. Flesh is orange, sweet and
fragrant weighing in at 5-7#’s.
Carrot, ‘Rainbow’ -- 67 days. Tender, sweet, flavorful 7-9” roots with color variability. Matures uniformly.
Carrot, ‘Napoli’ -- 58 days. An early, multipurpose carrot for Mn gardeners.
Cauliflower, ‘Snowball’ -- 60 days. 6-7” snow-white heads. Produces heavy yield.
Celery, ‘Conquistador’ -- Early, flavorful, crisp.
Cucumber, ‘Armenian’ -- 50-75 days. Burpless. Crunchy, never bitter. Great for pickles. Up to 2’ long.
Cucumber, ‘Cool Breeze’ -- 45 days. Non-bitter French variety tasty for pickles or
fresh.
Cucumber, ‘Lemon’ -- 50 days. Good for pickling.
Cucumber, ‘Polan’ -- 50 days. Heavy producer, never bitter.
Cucumber, ‘Spacemaster’ -- 60 days. 7 1/2” dark green fruits for salads. Grows well in
containers.
Cucumber, ‘Suyo Long’ -- 61 days. Bitter free.
Cucumber, ‘Mexican Sour Gherkin’ -- 65 days. Fast growing delicate vine with dozens
of 1 inch green and white cukes that look like miniature watermelons, but taste like
cucumbers with a sour zing!
Cucumber, ‘Poona Kheera’ -- 50 days. Light yellow skin turning to rosy russet at
maturity. Heavy producer.
Eggplant, ‘Black King’ -- 75 days. Superior, with large, oval-shaped fruit with vivid
dark skin. Great tasting fruit!
Eggplant, ‘Little Fingers’ -- 60 days. Great for pickling.
Eggplant Mix includes one of each -- Black King, Clara, Little Fingers, Ping Tung
Eggplant ‘Thai Yellow’ -- 60 days. Tender skin and delicate flavor. Fruit the size of
golf balls and prized for use in Thai dishes
Eggplant. ‘Turkish Orange’-- 80 days. Resembling a small tomato with lots of seeds,
this eggplant is ripe when the orange color is vibrant.
Ground Cherry, ‘Aunt Molly’s’ -- 60 days. Heirloom golden-orange berries in papery
husks. Sweet tangy, citrus-pineapple flavor.
Kale, ‘Lacinato’ -- 62 days. Heirloom. Blue-green, crinkled, strap-like leaves.
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Kale, ‘Red Russian’ -- 25-50 days. Purple stems, gray-green leaves.
Kale, ‘Redbor’ -- 55 days. Tall. Deepest red-purple frilled leaves. Flavorful. Good for
garnishing, cooking.
Kale, ‘Vates’ -- 55 days. Curly blue-green leaves to 15”. Good flavor.
Kale, ‘Siber Frill’ -- 70 days. Mild flavored frilly leaves are great in salads and stir fry.
Kalettes, ‘Autumn Star’ Hybrid of Kale and Brussel Sprouts. Early season harvest. This
is not genetically modified. but created by cross breading.
Kohlrabi, ‘Kossack’ --70 Days--Sweet, delicate flavor; never gets woody.
Leek, ‘King Richard’ (75 days) White stems over a foot long to green leaf. For baby
leeks plant closer together.
Lettuce, ‘Buttercrunch’ --64 Days--Tightly bunched, dark green leaves.
Lettuce, ‘Dragoon’ --46 Days--Green mini Romaine with thick, crisp leaves.
Lettuce , Forellenschluss’ --55 Days--Colored Romaine with superior flavor. Austrian
heirloom variety.
Lettuce, ‘New Red Fire’ --45 Days--Loose-leaf. Deep red, super frilly leaf. Heat and
cold tolerant.
Lettuce, ‘Panisse’ --28 Days--Green Oakleaf. Spring and summer crops.
Lettuce, ‘Red Cross’ 70 days. Butterhead. Bright red heads. Good heat tolerance.
Lettuce, ‘Sjyphos’ 58 days. Butterhead. Dark red heads with contrasting green centers.
Excellent flavor and texture, heat tolerant.
Lettuce, ‘Five Star Mix’ --28 Days--Green Oakleaf, Red Oakleaf, Red Romaine, Green
Leaf, and Red Leaf.
Mesclun, ‘Mild Mix’ --21 Days--Mix of mild leafy greens.
Okra Mix --60 Days--2 each: Red Burgundy and Clemson Spineless (green).
Onion, ‘Red Wing’ --105 Days--Purple-red skin. Early, dries well.
Onion, ‘Walla Walla’ --110 Days--Large, fragrant, juicy, sweetly mild.
Onion, ‘Yellow of Parma’ --110 Days--Golden, globe-shaped bulbs. Late, stores well.
Onion, ‘Talon’ (110 days) - Round storage bulbs with golden skins and white interior.
Firm with crisp white flesh. 3-4” tall globes.
Pea, ‘Dwarf Gray Sugar’ --60 Days--Broad, pale green, stringless 3-4” pods. Purple bicolored flowers. 24-30” sturdy vines.
Pepper, ‘Ace’ --50 Days--Sweet. Green fruit turns red.
Pepper, ‘Anaheim’ --68 Days--Hot. Pick green or red--fresh or canned.
Pepper, ‘Antohi Romanian’ --53 Days--Sweet. Pale yellow, ripens red.
Pepper, ‘Bell Boy’ --65 Days--Sweet. Green fruit turns red.
Pepper, ‘Cayenne’ --70 Days--Hot. Long, slender fruit. Pickling, canning, and drying.
Pepper, ‘Chocolate Beauty’ --58 Days--Sweet. Dark bell pepper.
Pepper, ‘Fish’ --80 Days--Hot. Variegated leaf and fruit. Heirloom.
Pepper, ‘Garden Salsa’ --73 Days--Hot, hotter in dry weather. Green fruit turns to red.
Pepper, ‘Ghost’ --100 Days--Fire hot. Thin-walled, wrinkled, pointed 2-3” red
fruits. Heirloom.
Pepper, ‘Golden Cal Wonder’ --72 Days--Sweet. Matures to deep golden-yellow.
Pepper, ‘Golden Marconi’ --80 Days--Sweet. Matures to gold. Heirloom Italian variety.
Pepper, ‘Gourmet’ --65 Days--Sweet. Orange bell with thick juicy walls and fruity
sweet taste.
Pepper, ‘Hungarian Yellow’ --70 Days--Hot. High yield, yellow to red. Pickling.
Pepper, ‘Italian Peperoncini’ --70 Days--Sweet. Thin fruit, 3-5” long. Heirloom from
southern Italy.
Pepper, ‘King of the North’ --70 Days--Sweet. Red bell with great sweet flavor. Early
for Minnesota.
Pepper, ‘Lady Bell’ --72 Days--Sweet. Prolific, dependable.
Pepper, ‘Mini Bell Red’ --90 Days--Sweet. Pickling, eating, canning.
Pepper, ‘Napoleon Sweet’ --70-90 Days--Sweet. Good, mild flavor when green,
sweeter when red. Bears 8” x 4” fruits until frost.
Pepper, ‘Pasilla Bajio’ --80 Days--Hot. Brown-black pods--dried--used in Mole sauce.
Pepper, ‘Rainbow Mix’ --65-70 Days--Sweet. Gourmet, King of North, Red Beauty, and
Golden Cal Bell.
Pepper, ‘Red Beauty’ --68 Days--Sweet. Sweet and juicy, stores well.
Pepper, ‘Salsa Mix’ --Hot and Sweet. Bell Boy, Cayenne, Jalapeño, and Napoleon
Sweet.
Pepper, ‘Scorpion’ --80 Days--Extremely Hot. Red, orange, and green. Hottest when
bright red. Use dried and mixed with sweet peppers to add bite.
Pepper, ‘Sweet Banana’ --70 Days--Sweet. 6” long, pointed fruit.
Pepper, ‘Thai Hot’ --40 Days--Hot. Good container plant, dries well.
Pepper, ‘ Zavory’ 90 days. MILD. Great taste of Habanero. Red pepper in late summer.
Pepper, ‘Candlelight’ 80 days - Med. Hot, Vibrant pods on a compact plant. Perfect for
patio or small garden space.
Pepper, ‘Carolina Reaper’ 70-90 days, Extremely hot! 1,569,300 on the Scoville Units.
A jalapeno registers about 5,000.
Pepper, ‘Criolla Sella’ (80 days) Heavy yields of 2 1/2” x 1/2” fruit. Peppers are hot and
turn from green to golden yellow-orange when mature
Pepper, ‘Jalapeno El Jefe’ (70 days) Fruits are Hot and 4” long. Higher yield potential
on easy to pick plants.
Vegetables Continued
Swiss Chard, ‘Fantasia’ 30 days. Midribs are bright orange which contrasts
against dark green shiny leaves.
Tomatillo — 68 Days. Green flesh, long lasting.
Tomatillo ‘Purple’—68 Days. Purple flesh and skin when ripe Much sweeter
than green types.
Tomato ‘Amish Paste’ —85 Days. Good sweet flavor. Paste type.
Tomato ‘Better Boy’ —75 Days. Heavy yieldsof large, globe-shaped red fruit.
Foliage protects fruit.
Tomato, ‘Better Bush’ --68 Days--Early, sweet and meaty, grows well in containers.
Tomato, ‘Big Beef’ --75 Days--Beefsteak flavor, heavy yields. 12 oz. fruits.
Tomato, ‘Big Boy’ --78 Days--Large fruit, heavy producer.
Tomato, ‘Big Mama’ --80 Days--Large plum-shaped fruit. Excellent paste
tomato, good in sauce.
Tomato, ‘Sungold’ --57 Days--Yellow-orange, bite size.
Tomato ‘Black Krim’ --70 Days--Excellent full flavor. 4-5” globes. Heirloom.
Tomato ‘Brandywine Yellow’ --90 Days--Excellent flavor, perfect for gourmet
cuisine. 12-24 oz.
Tomato ‘Brandywine’ --78 Days--Large fruit, best staked. Heirloom.
Tomato ‘Caspian Pink’ --80 Days--Deep red fruit, delicious flavor.
Tomato ‘Celebrity’ --70 Days--Firm red fruit, vigorous vines.
Tomato ‘Cherokee Purple’ --72 Days--Medium flattened globe fruit. Multicolored flesh. Heirloom.
Tomato ‘Czech’s Bush’ --70 Days--Heavy yields of 4-6 oz. fruits, early. Good
for containers. Heirloom.
Tomato ‘Druzba’ --80 Days--Heavy set of perfect red 1/2-1 lb. fruit.
Tomato ‘Goliath’ --65 Days--Sweet, disease resistant. 10-15 oz. fruits.
Tomato ‘Green Zebra’ --75 Days--Sweet and spicy, dark green stripes.
Tomato Heirloom Mix —Black Krim, Moskvich, Nebraska Wedding, Striped
German.
Tomato ‘Jaune Flammee’ --60 Days--French heirloom with high flavor, balanced sugar/acid. Fruits in clusters of 8-12.
Tomato ‘Juliet’ --60 Days--Deep red, shiny fruits with rich flavor. 12-18 fruit
sets per cluster. Great for salsa and fresh pasta sauce.
Tomato ‘Moskvich’ --60 Days. Ripens early.
Tomato ‘Nebraska Wedding’ --90 Days--Excellent flavor, orange fruit.
Tomato ‘Red Pearl’ --58 Days--Grape Tomato. Few seeds, great flavor. Stores
well.
Tomato ‘Roma’ --76 Days--For salsa, stews, ketchup, and paste. Heavy producer.
Tomato‘Salsa Mix’ --Amish Paste, Big Mama, Big Beef, and Celebrity.
Tomato ‘Soldacki’ --75 Days--Dark pink heirloom variety with low acid and
intensely sweet flavor. 16 ozs.
Tomato ‘Striped German’ --80 Days--Reddish-pink stripe. Flavorful. Heirloom.Tomato, ‘Supersweet’ --65 Days--Bite-sized sweet cherry tomato.
Tomato, ‘Sweet Million’ --60 Days--Super sweet cherry tomato.
Tomato, ‘Watermelon, Beefsteak’ 75 days. Ind. Good flavored fruits weighing
2 lbs.. Pink skinned and very mild with purple flesh and oblong shape.
Tomato, ‘Yellow Pear’ --70 Days--2” yellow, pear-shaped fruits for salads or
pickling. Sweet and mild. High yield. Heirloom.
Watercress --30 Days--Good in sandwiches. Grow in clay pot in shade; needs
moisture.
Watermelon, ‘Crimson Sweet’ --85 Days--Dark and light green striped
skin. Orange-red flesh is crisp and flavorful. 15-25 pound fruit is 10x12”.
Watermelon, ‘Sugar Baby’ --70 Days--Flavorful 8-10 pound fruit is 6-8” dia.
Zucchini, ‘Gold Rush’ --50 Days--Compact, easy to pick.
Zucchini, ‘Raven’ --48 Days--Glossy, dark green. Pick young.
Zucchini Mix --Gold Rush and Raven.
Pepper, ‘Jimmy Nardello’ 75 days, Sweet. Fruity flavor, Ripening from green to red, 69in long
Pepper, ‘Mellow Star’ 75 days. Mild. Wrinkled fruits are thin walled, no heat when
green, slightly sweet when red.
Pepper, ‘Paper Lantern’ 70 days, HOT Elongated, wrinkled fruits are 3-4in long as hot
as Habaneros.
Pepper, ‘Poblano’ 70 days, hot, good producer
Pepper, ‘Prik Chi Faa’ 75 days. HOT Red when mature, 5-7in long perfect for spicing
up meals.
Pepper, ‘Serrano Tampiqueno’ (75 days) HOT, Club shaped fruits with medium thick
flesh. Peppers go from green to red. Good for drying, pickling, salsas, sauces, stews.
Pepper, ‘Shishito’ 60 days. MILD Small fruit for roasting, pan=frying and grilling.
Peppers turn red and orange.
Pepper, ‘Trinidad’ 90 days. FIRE. Wrinkled red fruit named as the world’s hottest by
N. Mexico Chile Institute.
Pumpkin, ‘Big Max’ --120 Days--Trophy pumpkin. Bright orange skin with bright
yellow-orange flesh. Let only 1-2 pumpkins develop on vine for largest size.
Pumpkin, ‘Dill Atlantic Giant’ --130 Days--The giant pumpkin record holder, >1300
lbs. Consistent at 400-500 lbs. with proper growing procedures. Color from yellow to
orange.
Pumpkin, ‘Sorcerer’ --115 Days--Deep orange color, heavy ribbing. 18 lb. round
fruits.
Pumpkin, ‘Tom Fox’ --110 Days--Deep orange pumpkin. Thick stems make great
handles. Heavy for size: 12-24 lbs.
Pumpkin, ‘Black Futso’ 100 days. Black, warty skin and nutty fresh flavor. Bright
orange flesh is sweet and buttery when roasted;
Pumpkin, ‘Kakai’ (100 days) 5-8lbs. Black striped hulless seeds, which are delicious
roasted. Austrian type that yields green pumpkin seed oil.. Semi-bush and short-vine
plants.
Radish, ‘Shunkyo Semi-Long’ --32 Days--Deep pink 4-5” long roots with crisp, nutty,
white flesh. Slow to bolt.
Radish, ‘Bravo’ 50 days Pale purple to white with purple streaks internal color.
Raspberry, ‘Bristol Black’ (Rubus ‘Bristol Black’)--Large black fruit with glossy skin
and good flavor. Late July bearing.
Raspberry, ‘Caroline’ (Rubus ‘Caroline’)--Large, flavorful fruit. Vigorous. Disease
resistant. Most productive for the Midwest. Fall bearing.
Raspberry, ‘Heritage’ (Rubus ‘Heritage’)--Medium size red fruit with good flavor and
quality. First crop--mid-July, second--Sept.1.
Rhubarb, ‘Canada Red’ (Rheum rhabarbarum ‘Canada Red’)--30” Stalks used for pie
and jam. One of the sweetest red rhubarbs. Leaf blades toxic to humans and animals.
Spinach, ‘Red Malabar Climbing’ (Basella malabar )--20-30’ Climbing. Tasty fresh
or cooked.
Spinach, ‘Tyee’ (46 days) a vigorous grower reaching heights of 10 “. Upright habit
helps keep the leaves clean.
Squash, ‘Betternut’ --88 Days--Flavorful, medium-sized butternut.
Squash, ‘Crookneck’ --58 Days--Buttery flavor and firm texture. Bright yellow skin.
Squash, ‘Honeybear’ --85 Days--Winter squash. Sweet and delicious, 4” mini acorn
fruits. 1-1 1/4 lbs.
Squash, ‘Spaghetti’ --88 Days--Spaghetti-like strings in flesh. Nice nutty flavor. Do
not pick too early.
Squash, ‘Sunshine’ --95 Days--Sweet, nutty flesh. Rounded, flattish 4 lb. fruit. Bake,
steam, or microwave it!
Squash, ‘Winter Mix’ --Betternut, Buttercup, Sunshine, and Sweet Dumpling.
Strawberry, ‘Fort Laramie’ --Large berries, high yield, everbearing. Very hardy.
Strawberry, ‘Itasca’ June bearing orange/red berries. Classic flavor and resistant to redstele and mildew.
Strawberry, ‘Jewel’ June bearing, does well in a wide range of growing conditions.
Consistent performer.
Strawberry, ‘Mesabi’ June bearing, flavorful berry. Developed in Minnesota, the first
choice of Northern growers. Very winter hardy, disease resistant.
Strawberry, ‘Ozark’--Everbearing.
Strawberry, ‘Sparkle’--Glossy, crimson, June-bearing red fruit. Fresh eating, freezing,
and preserves. Disease resistant.
Strawberry, ‘Winona’ Large, flavorful berries, disease resistant. Excellent choice for
northern climates.
Sweet Potato, ‘Beauregards’ --Red-orange skin, orange flesh, good shape. Fast maturing, good for northern gardens.
Sweet Potato, ‘White’ 110 days White flesh has excellent flavor. Requires well-drained
soil.
Swiss Chard, ‘Bright Lights’ --60 Days--Colorful stems, green-bronze foliage.
Swiss Chard, ‘Rhubarb Red’ --59 Days--Bright red leaves and stems.
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2016 Calendar of Auxiliary Events
Summer Garden Tours:
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
is located southwest of Minneapolis on Hwy. 5,
nine miles west of I-494, just west of Hwy. 41.
Sunday, July 10
Tuesday, July 12 & Wednesday, July 13
Fall Harvest Sale:
Saturday, September 24 & Sunday, September 25
Quilt Raffle Drawing:
Saturday, September 25
Holiday Sale:
Friday, December 2,
Saturday, December 3 & Sunday, December 4
For more information about the Auxiliary events or
becoming an Auxiliary member:
www.arboretum.umn.edu/auxiliary.asp
612-301-8311 or email [email protected]
Arboretum Auxiliary
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Drive
Chaska, MN 55318-9613
Telephone: 952-443-1400
Visit the Arboretum’s web site at www.arboretum.umn.edu.