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NEW IN 2012 (NOT IN 2012 CATALOG)
Alocasia ‘Mayan Mask’
No.2
Elephant Ear
Collect this stunning artifact from the Masquerade Series. Sturdy 8’ upright stems have very
glossy puckered leaves, green on the topsides with white veins and dark maroon on the
undersides. Keep soil moist but not too wet and protect from afternoon sun. Specimen or mass
planting, or use in containers. Dig up after first frost and store in a cool dry place for the winter.
Plant 5’ apart.
Zones 9 – 11 Full Sun to Part Shade
Alocasia sarawakensis ‘Yucatan Princess’
No.2
Elephant Ear
This 8’ royal beauty from the Masquerade Series has upright dark green leaves with a glossy
sheen and contrasting purplish undersides. Keep soil moist but not too wet and protect from
afternoon sun. Specimen or mass planting, or use in containers. Dig up after first frost and store
in a cool dry place for the winter. Plant 5’ apart.
Zones: 9 – 11 Full Sun to Part Shade
Campanula x ‘Birch Hybrid’
1 Qt.
Bellflower
‘Birch Hybrid’ is a low growing profuse bloomer, at 4-6” tall, with nodding lavender-blue
flowers. Blooms continue from late spring to late summer with regular deadheading. Rapidly
spreading toothed foliage creeps through cracks and crevices, perfect for stone walls or
walkways.
Plant 18” apart.
Zones 4 – 8 Full Sun Hummingbird / Deer Resistant / TW
Canna ‘Pink Sunburst’
4 Qt.
Dwarf Canna Lily
A bold-colored Canna Lily that will serve as a centerpiece in the decorative container with its
showy reddish-pink tinted, yellow and green striped leaves and large salmon-pink flowers. The
gorgeous foliage fills out quickly with all-summer blooms topping at 3’.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 7 – 10 Full Sun Hummingbird / Cut Flower
Canna ‘Lemon Punch’
4 Qt.
Canna Lily
Very prolific bloomer with lemon yellow flowers above 36-48" blue-green foliage. PPAF
Plant 24" apart.
Zones 7 – 10 Full Sun Hummingbird / Cut Flower
Canna ‘Carolina Pink’
4 Qt.
Canna Lily
Beautiful soft pink flowers on 4-6' tall dark green foliage.
Plant 24" apart.
Zones 7 – 10 Full Sun Hummingbird / Cut Flower
Canna ‘Pretoria’
4 Qt.
Dwarf Canna Lily
Talk about a tropical look, this rare, imported dwarf Canna is renowned for its striking
variegated green, cream and yellow striped foliage with subtle "red-pencil" edging. Its large
banana leaf qualities make it a gardener's dream. Removing flowering heads, which makes for
tough decision-making, enhances foliage production. Foliage height is 2 - 21/2'. Its large orange
flowers make it 4' overall.
Plant 24" apart.
Zones 7 – 10 Full Sun Hummingbird / Cut Flower
Canna ‘Tropical Bronze Scarlet’
4 Qt.
Dwarf Canna Lily
A dramatic combination of dark bronze-burgundy foliage topped with bold scarlet-red flowers.
From mid-summer to frost this dwarf variety, at 30" tall, puts on a show in containers or in the
garden.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 7 – 10 Full Sun Hummingbird/ Cut Flower
Colocasia ‘Black Coral’
4 Qt.
Elephant Ear
Aloha Black Coral! This elephant ear from Hawaiian breeder Dr. John Cho is the ultimate exotic
for the garden or patio with deep black foliage, electric blue veins and heavily corrugated leaves.
Prefers moist rich soil and will grow 42” tall. Plant with Canna ‘Pretoria’ for a tropical
knockout combination. PPAF
Plant 3’ apart.
Zones 7 – 10 Full Sun to Part Shade
Colocasia ‘Black Magic’
4 Qt.
Elephant Ear
Use ‘Black Magic on the edge of the water garden or pond to feature the dark purple to almost
black foliage. Prefers moist to wet soil and some light afternoon shade. Grows to 3-6’. Dig up
after first frost and store in a cool dry place for the winter.
Plant 5’ apart.
Zones 8 – 10 Full Sun to Part Shade
Coreopsis ‘Mercury Rising’
No.1
Tickseed
Velvety deep burgundy-red petals surround a yellow center, blooming from early summer to
early fall. The latest of the Big Bang™ Series, ‘Mercury Rising’ is cold hardy to Zone 5 and in
the cool temperatures of fall the flowers are streaked with creamy white. Grows to 15-18” and
will spread up to 3’, mingling with its neighbors.
Plant 24” apart.
Zones 5 – 9 Full Sun Butterfly / Hummingbird / Cut Flower / Deer Resistant
Delosperma congestum ‘Gold Nugget’
1 Qt.
Ice Plant
This South African alpine succulent has buttery yellow flowers in summer against bright green
3" tall tight mounds. Foliage transforms to reddish-maroon in winter. Appreciates some
afternoon shade in hot summers and requires a little more moisture than other Delospermas.
Plant 15" apart.
Zones 4 – 7 Full Sun TW
Delosperma ‘Fire Spinner’
1 Qt.
Ice Plant
Vibrant color at your feet with this fast spreading succulent ground cover. The 2" tall light green
evergreen foliage is covered in late spring to early summer with multi-colored flowers
consisting of bright orange petals that are purplish-pink toward the center and surround a
white eye. Grows in full sun to part shade in moderate to dry soil.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 – 9 Full Sun to Part Shade TW
Dianthus x ‘Kahori’
1 Qt.
Garden Pinks
A profuse bloomer with clove-scented dark pink flowers from late spring through summer. 6”
tall and upright with grayish-green foliage. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Plant 18” apart.
Zones 4 – 8 Full Sun to Part Shade Butterfly / Deer Resistant / Cut Flower
Echinacea x ‘Cleopatra’
No.1
Coneflower
An exciting new yellow flowering coneflower from breeder Arie Blom of the Netherlands. Lots
of large sunny yellow flowers with rusty-orange cones top the 15-18" stems from June to
August. Plants are well-branched with sturdy stems and attractive medium green foliage. It’s
sure to be a queen! PPAF
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 – 9 Full Sun Butterfly / Hummingbird / Cut Flower / Deer Resistant / Native
Cultivar
Epimedium grandiflorum ‘Lilafee’
1 Qt.
Barrenwort
Lilafee Fairy Wings, as it also know, is a treasure to behold in spring when the adorable longspurred lavender-violet flowers flutter about the 10-15" tall foliage. Spiny-toothed oval leaves
emerge with a red tinge in spring and mature to green in the summer. Drought tolerant and semievergreen, Epimedium is useful as a ground cover for woodland gardens or under shade trees.
Fall foliage will be deep red.
Plant 12" apart.
Zones 5 – 8 Part Shade to Full Shade Deer Resistant
Epimedium x youngianum ‘Niveum’
1 Qt.
Barrenwort
Partnered with spring bulbs and dwarf crested iris, the delicate white flowers will compliment
yellows, pinks, & blues. The short-spurred flowers appear just above the 6-8" foliage a little
later in spring than other Epimedium. Toothed, heart-shaped leaves emerge reddish in spring,
changing to green and then deep red in fall. Great ground cover choice for dry shade.
Plant 12" apart.
Zones 4 – 8 Part Shade to Full Shade Deer Resistant
Euphorbia characias ‘Glacier Blue
1 Qt.
Mediterranean Spurge
Brrr! Cooling blue leaves have complimentary creamy white margins. The same coloration
appears in the flower-like bracts that top the 12-18” stems in spring. An eye-catcher in mixed
containers. Drought tolerant but may stress out a bit in hot, humid summers. PP# 19027
Plant 18” apart.
Zones 7 – 8 Full Sun to Part Shade Deer Resistant
Euphorbia characias ‘Tasmanian Tiger’
1 Qt.
Mediterranean Spurge
Grrr! Narrow grayish-green leaves edged with white spiral around 2-3’ stems. The upright stems
are topped with pale yellow and white bracts in summer. Drought tolerant but may stress out a
bit in hot, humid summers. PP#15715
Plant 18” apart.
Zones 6 – 8 Full Sun to Part Shade Deer Resistant
Helleborus x ‘Pink Beauty’
No.1
Lenten Rose
Forms a compact evergreen mound of thick dark green silver-mottled leaves. Soft pink flowers
with a greenish tint rise above the foliage in early spring. Height 8-10".
Plant 15" apart.
Zones 6 – 9 Part Shade to Full Shade Cut Flower / Deer Resistant
Helleborus x ‘Pirouette’
No.1
Lenten Rose
Mounding foliage of dark green leathery leaves grows to 14-16". Saucer-shaped pink flowers
appear in early spring.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 6 – 9 Part Shade to Full Shade Cut Flower / Deer Resistant
Helleborus x ‘White Beauty’
No.1
Lenten Rose
Forms a compact evergreen mound of thick dark green silver-mottled leaves. White flowers
with a greenish tint rise above the foliage in early spring. Height 8-10".
Plant 15" apart.
Zones 6 – 9 Part Shade to Full Shade Cut Flower / Deer Resistant
Helleborus x ‘Winter Moonbeam’
No.1
Lenten Rose
Sturdy foliage has thick leathery evergreen leaves with silvery-grey veining. Single white
flowers slowly fade to pink and then near-red. Height 12-14".
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 6 – 9 Part Shade to Full Shade Cut Flower / Deer Resistant
Heuchera x ‘Circus’
No.1
Coral Bells
The pinkish-red flowers and wiry dark red stems compliment the dark red veining of the
yellow-green leaves. Flowering stems reach 16” in summer. Provide moist, well-drained soil.
Plant 18” apart.
Zones 4 – 8 Part Shade Butterfly / Hummingbird / Deer Resistant
Kalimeris pinnatifida ‘Hortensis’
No.1
Japanese Aster
Late summer to fall small chrysanthemum-like white flowers cover airy, upright and bushy
foliage. Having a similar appearance to Baby’s Breath, this 2-3' tall perennial offers delicate
white color for the fall garden and is adaptable to a variety of soil conditions. Japanese Aster
(syn. Asteromea mongolica) prefers well-drained soil and moderate moisture.
Plant 24" apart.
Zones 4 – 9 Full Sun to Part Shade Butterfly / Cut Flower
Ligularia ‘Osiris Fantaisie’
No.1
Ligularia
The conspicuous foliage, vase-shaped habit and yellowish-orange flowers will draw much
attention in the shade garden. Thick, large dark green leaves have serrated margins and
burgundy undersides. In mid-summer, the 2' tall foliage is topped with daisy-like flowers on
dark purple stems that make the overall height 30-36". Prefers consistently moist, humus rich
soils in partial to full shade. PP#19302
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 4 – 8 Part Shade to Full Shade
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Rustic Dwarf Hybrids’
No.1
Black-eyed Susan
This hybrid mix produces rich and colorful blooms from reddish-bronze, to golden yellow with
a reddish brown center, to pure yellow. Compact plants are 18-22" tall and bloom from June to
September.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 7 – 10 Full Sun Hummingbird / Butterfly / Deer Resistant / Cut Flower / Native
Cultivar
Sedum spathulifolium ‘Cape Blanco’
1 Qt.
Stonecrop
This Pacific Northwest native species has attractive rosettes of silvery (almost white-washed)blue leaves and is compact at 4-6". Complimentary butter-yellow star-shaped flowers top the
foliage in late spring to early summer. Avoid wet soils, especially in winter.
Plant 12" apart.
Zones 5 – 9 Full Sun Deer Resistant / Native Cultivar / TW
Stokesia laevis ‘White Surprise’
No.1
Stoke’s Aster
Add this one to the list of pure white blooming perennials. Bright white flowers appear in early
summer and will continue for weeks with regular deadheading. Place in the front of the border,
rock garden or cottage garden. Well drained soil is essential. Height: 18-20”.
Plant 18” apart.
Zones 5 – 9 Full Sun Butterfly / Hummingbird / Deer Resistant / Cut Flower / Native
Cultivar
Thymus x citriodorus ‘Variegata’
4”
Variegated Lemon Thyme
The variegated lemon scented foliage makes an attractive and aromatic addition to the herb
garden, rock garden or container. Golden-edged green leaves offer lemon flavoring for culinary
uses as well. Lavender-pink flowers in late spring to summer on 6-10” fragrant foliage.
Plant 12” apart.
Zones 5 – 9 Full Sun Deer Resistant / Fragrant / TW
Thymus vulgaris ‘Silver Posie’
4”
Variegated English Thyme
‘Silver Posie’ will add a sweet touch to the mixed container or cottage garden with its white
edged gray-green leaves and tiny lavender-pink flowers in late spring and early summer.
Fragrant foliage is bushy to a height of 10-12” and is evergreen in warmer climates. Cool
weather brings a hint of burgundy to the leaves. Plant 12” apart.
Zones 6 – 9 Full Sun Deer Resistant / Fragrant / TW
Vernonia noveboracensis
No.1
New York Ironweed
This native perennial has intense purple blooms appearing in late summer. It is a strong,
dependable, drought tolerant plant that can handle poorly drained or well drained soil. Grows to
4-7’ tall. Try it with Solidago Fireworks, Rudbeckia Goldquelle or tall native grasses.
Plant 30” apart.
Zones 4 – 8 Full Sun Butterfly / Hummingbird / Cut Flower / Native
GRASSES:
Juncus inflexus ‘Blue Arrows’
No.1
Blue-green Rush
Versatile ‘Blue Arrows’ is suited to water’s edge but is also somewhat drought tolerant. Bluegreen foliage is stiff and upright to 2-3’ and provides texture and contrast in the garden or
container.
Plant 18” apart.
Zones 5 – 9 Full Sun Deer Resistant
Pennisetum advena ‘Cherry Sparkler’
No.1
Variegated Purple Fountain Grass
The green and white variegated foliage is tinged pink and burgundy with burgundy-red plumes
popping on 3’ stems. This newest member of the Celebration Series of fountain grasses will
provide plenty of color to validate its one season of use.
Plant 18” apart.
Zones 9 – 10 Full Sun Deer Resistant
Sesleria autumnalis
No.1
Autumn Moor Grass
A cool-season grass from the mountainous regions of Italy and Albania, fine-textured upright
yellowish-green foliage grows in a tuft to 8-12". Fall blooming moor grass produces silverywhite inflorescence above the golden yellow fall-colored foliage, providing a striking texture as
a ground cover or in a container.
Plant 18” apart.
Zones 5 – 8 Full Sun to Part Shade Deer Resistant
FERNS:
Adiantum venustum
1 Qt.
Himalayan Maidenhair Fern
Graceful tear-shaped blue-green leaflets against dark purplish-black stems. 6-12” foliage
spreads, somewhat slowly, to form an elegant colony. Provide moist well-drained soil in the
woodland garden. Not suited to hot humid summers.
Plant 12”’ apart.
Zones 5 – 8 Part Shade to Full Shade Deer Resistant
Dryopteris labordei
No.1
Golden Mist Wood Fern
Semi-evergreen and similar to the Autumn Fern but with golden yellow emerging leaves that get
brighter wth age and then mature to a deep glossy green. 20-24" tall and easy to grow.
Plant 18" apart.
Zones 5 – 8 Part Shade to Full Shade Cut Flower / Deer Resistant
SHRUBS:
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Everlasting Garnet’ No.2
Mophead Hydrangea
Flowers emerge reddish-pink or blue, fade to deep pink with green highlights and finish bright
green with pink edges. Blooms at different stages will provide lots of color at one time. Blooms
in May-June. 30-36" tall. PPAF
Plant 36" apart.
Zones 5 – 9 Full Sun to Part Shade Butterfly / Cut Flower / Deer Resistant
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Everlasting Jade’ No.2
Mophead Hydrangea
Flowers open to pale lime green and age to deep green with bright red tips. Blooms at different
stages will provide lots of color at one time. Blooms in May-June. 30-36" tall. PPAF
Plant 36" apart.
Zones 5 – 9 Full Sun to Part Shade Butterfly / Cut Flower / Deer Resistant
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Everlasting Revolution’ No.2
Mophead Hydrangea
This repeat bloomer offers a color combination of deep pink, maroon, true blue and green
highlights as flowers age and transform over time. Blooms from May through September on old
and new wood. 20-24" tall. PPAF
Plant 24" apart.
Zones 5 – 9 Full Sun to Part Shade Butterfly / Cut Flower / Deer Resistant
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Twist-n-Shout’
No.3
Lacecap Hydrangea
A beautiful re-blooming Lacecap with dark green foliage and pink flowers in alkaline soil or
periwinkle flowers in acidic soil. Sturdy red stems reach 3-5'.
Plant 36" apart.
Zones 4 – 9 Full Sun to Part Shade Butterfly / Cut Flower / Deer Resistant
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’
No.3
Hardy Hydrangea
Chartreuse blooms are upright and 6-12" long in mid-summer, transforming to deep pink in fall.
An excellent cut flower for fresh or dried arrangements. PP12874
Plant 5' apart.
Zones 4 – 9 Full Sun to Part Shade Butterfly / Cut Flower / Deer Resistant
SIZE ADDITIONS:
Echinacea ‘Prairie Splendor’
Juncus effusus
Heuchera ‘Blackout’
Heuchera ‘Citronelle’
Heuchera ‘Citronelle’
Hechera ‘Miracle’
Pennisetum orientale
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