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Dear Gardening Friends,
We would like everyone to know that we are celebrating our 35th year by scaling
back the nursery, quite significantly. We have reduced our plant list and we have
reduced the days we are open to the public. We are not retiring; we are just shrinking.
Our aim is to continue propagating interesting plants for years to come but at a reduced
pace. Our plant offering will be, to some extent, subject to personal whim, eliminating
many good, old-fashioned perennials in favor of garden-worthy rarities.
Please save this catalog. It will be a useful reference for a number of years and it
may be the last printed catalog we send out. In the future, you will need to print out the
catalog from the website. If you want to keep updated on new plants, schedule changes
and possible garden workshops, keep an eye on our website and make sure we have
your current email address.
We understand that these changes will be frustrating to some. We apologise in
advance and we thank you all for your support over the years.
Don and Lela
H O R T I C U L T U R AL & B O T A N I C A L
PH O T O G RAPH S B Y D O N A V E R Y
These can be purchased at the nursery. All are custom-printed with archival pigments
on museum-quality paper and mounted on cotton rag and archival mat board. All prints:
14” x 9 3/8” Mounted size: 18 ½” x 13 ½”.
Price: $95.00 unframed.
T ROUGHS and S OIL A MENDMENTS
Round Cast Iron Troughs......$40-$60 each
About 18” diameter and 8-10” high, 80 lbs. These salvaged, tractor-trailer brake drums are
indestructible and a fraction of the cost of hypertufa troughs.
Hypertufa Troughs...This winter we have been busy making wooden forms for troughs
and hope to have a nice selection of different sizes and shapes available by mid-summer.
CFN Trough Mix.....$25 per 5 gallons
This is a basic mix for alpine container plantings. Peat, rotted bark, rotted leaves, turface,
¼” grit & gypsum. (Add lime to raise the pH and organic matter to increase moisture
retention.)
Turface (Calcined Clay)..... $25 per 50# bag
This is the magic ingredient for growing alpines in containers. Small tan, pebble-sized
particles enhance drainage and, at the same time, absorb and release water.
¼” Grit...... $1 per gallon or $4 per 5 gallons
Small washed pebbles, up to 1/4” diameter. For added drainage and weight in soil mixes.
Useful as a mulch for container plantings.
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DON AND LELA AVERY
637 Duhamel Rd. Morrisville Vt., 05661
Telephone: (802) 888-5559
E- m a il : av er y @ v tu sa .n et
www.cadysfallsnursery.com
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AQUATICS AND PLANTS FOR WET SOILS . . . . . . . 23
CONIFERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
DECIDUOUS TREES AND SHRUBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
FERNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HERBACEOUS PERENNIAL PLANTS . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HERBACEOUS PERENNIAL PLANTS
(See separate listings for Vines, Ferns, Aquatics, and Woody Plants)
ACANTHUS spinosa (Bears Breeches) – Stately, upright plants with bold spiny leaves and
showy white flowers enclosed by spiny purple bracts on 4 ft spikes in July. Not often
seen in northern gardens, but reliably hardy for us in rich, well-drained, sunny sites.
ACONITUM (Monkshood) – Rugged plants for partial shade or full sun in moisture
retentive soil. Aconitums make impressive vegetative clumps early in the spring.
arendsii – Densely-arranged, purple flowers on 3ft spikes with shiny, dark green leaves.
This makes a strong statement in September.
carmichaelii – Dark purple flowers in loose clusters on twining stems. An impressive,
upright statement in Aug. A vigorous grower, 6-7ft.
ACORUS gramineus ‘Minimus Aureus’ – A miniature, golden green tuffet, only 2-4in tall.
Easily grown in moist soil in sun or half shade.
AETHIONEMA saxitile – Compact, tuffets of rose-pink flowers with rounded, blue-green
leaves. For well drained soil in the sunny rock garden, 4in.
ALCHEMILLA mollis (Lady’s Mantle) – Clouds of chartreuse flowers in July with
distinctive, pleated leaves. Versatile as a ground cover or edger for shade or full sun
in dry to very wet soil. An excellent choice for weed suppression, 12-16in.
ALLIUM (Ornamental Onion) – Sun-loving members of the onion tribe.
cernuum ‘Nana’ – Clusters of nodding pink flowers in June-July rise above
bluish-green grassy leaves, 8-12in.
cyanum ‘Dwarf Form’ – Delicate clear sky blue flowers in Aug. Very fine foliage, 10in
maximowiczii ‘Alba’ – Pretty pink buds opening to creamy, 1in spheres in June, 8in.
‘Pink Pepper’ – Small pink globes on 8in stems in summer over narrow green leaves.
senescens ‘Glaucum’ – Vigorous clumps of spiraled, gray leaves and long-lasting, lilac
pom-poms make this a first-class edging plant. July-Aug, 8in.
‘Summer Beauty’ – Light purple blossoms in July above glossy, strappy leaves, 18-24in.
thunbergii ‘Ozawa’ – Delightful 1in globes of rosy-pink on 12in stems in
Sept-Oct. A first-rate, long-blooming plant. Good long-lasting cut/dry flowers.
*togasii – Spheres of pale pink flowers in late summer, thin grassy foliage disappears as
the flowers arrive. For sandy soil in sun, 4-6in. From Japan.
virgunculae – Purple-pink bells on 6in stems above grassy foliage in Oct. One of the last
plants to bloom. Like a miniature A. thungergii ‘Ozawa.’
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ANDROSACE – Hardy plants for stone walls or rock gardens in sun or bright shade.
carnea – Clusters of pink flowers with yellow eyes. A delightful, cushion-forming
species with hedge hog-like foliage, 2in.
lanuginosa – Umbels of pale pink flowers in summer, nice wooly leaves, 3-4in. tall.
At best trailing over rocks or a stone wall.
‘Millstream’ – Pink flowers in spring on a compact mound, 3in. Re-seeds obligingly.
primuloides ‘Chumbyi’ – Pink flowers on 4in stems over small rosettes. Colonizes by
runners, May-blooming.
studiosorum – Umbels of pink flowers rise from attractive rosettes of silky, hairy leaves,
forming dense mats interlinked by fine red stems, 3in.
villosa – A mat of fuzzy gray-green foliage covered with pink-centered, white flowers in
May, 3in. Tiny, exquisite and demanding the best drainage.
ANEMONELLA thalictroides ‘Schoaf’s Double’ – Double rose-pink flowers in spring
on 4in stems over a small mound of ferny, bluish foliage. This small beauty blooms
for a full 6 weeks! A sterile, multi-petaled selection of our Vermont native.
ANEMONOPSIS macrophylla – A superb Japanese woodlander with small,
nodding, cup-shaped, lilac flowers in late summer, 30 in.
ANTHERICUM lilliago (St. Bernard's Lily) – Wands of white, starry flowers in June rise
above tufts of thin grassy foliage, 28-32 in. For a sunny location.
AQUILEGIA (Columbine) vulgaris ‘Woodside Aurea’– Bright golden foliage with pink or
purple flowers in spring in full sun or partial shade, 14in.
ARABIS ferdinandi-coburgii ‘Variegata’ – Sprays of small white flowers above mats
of white-edged leaves, 4-5in. An excellent rock garden creeper.
ARISAEMA (Cobra Lilies) – Asian jack-in-the-pulpits for bright shady sites. These Asian
species will not tolerate soggy soils, especially this far north.
candidissima – Showy pink and white-striped hoods arise along with large, trifoliate
heart shaped leaves in late June. Vigorous clumps with abundant offsets. 2 ft.
ciliatum var. luibaense – Handsome, cream-striped, purple hoods with long tapering tips
are perched under a fan of long slender leaves, 3ft.
consanguineum – Purple or green hoods with narrow white stripes and tips tapering to a
long thread. Striking, mottled snake-skin-like stems. Plants and flowers emerge in
late summer and produce abundant offsets. 3ft.
*consanguineum ‘Poseidon’ – An extra vigorous form of the species with large, showy
silver-centered leaves. 4 ft
*fargesii – Beautiful wine-red hoods with bold white stripes beneath an canopy of large
handsome three-parted leaves in late June. 2-3 ft.
ringens – Purple and white-striped hoods with dramatic dark purple interior, beneath
large, glossy leaves, showy thru the fall, 18in. Huge corms with prolific offsets.
sikokianum – Striking upright purple hoods with distinctive bright white jacks in late
May. Extremely showy! A slow-growing clumper. 12-18 in.
ARRHENATHERUM elatius ssp. bulbosum ‘Variegatum’ (Bulbous Oat Grass) – Discrete
clumps of neat green leaves with broad white edges. Rattlesnake-like corms at the
stem bases. Non-invasive and reliable in full sun, good edger. 1-2ft clumps.
ARUNCUS aethusifolia (Dwarf Goat’s Beard) – Feathery white flowers in June above
finely-cut foliage. At 14in this makes a perfectly neat, round mound. Long-lived and
reliable in moist soils in full sun or bright shade. A good edger.
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ASARUM – First-class, slow-growing plants for moist or dry shade.
Stems and roots are ginger-scented when crushed. Flowers are hidden by the foliage.
europaeum (European Ginger) – Beautiful, glossy green rounded leaves, 3-4in.
The best Asarum for mass planting or edging, re-seeds prolifically and rock hardy
even without snow cover. Among the best of the best!
*naniflorum ‘Eco-Décor’ – Small shiny dark green leaves with silver veins, similar to
‘Callaway’ but clump forming. Has disappeared from the nursery trade.
shuttleworthii ‘Callaway’ – Small, rounded, dark green leaves veined with silver, 3in.
The hidden flowers are mottled with purple. An extremely slow colonizer.
ASPERULA gussonii – Airy pink flowers in spring above a dome of compact foliage, 2 in.
Best, tightest growth in a sunny, very well drained soil.
ASTER novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’ – A stunning, 18in mound of purple daisies. Requires
full sun and good air movement. Sept blooming, US native. Available for 2015 only.
ASTILBE – Small plants for shade or sun with moisture retentive soil.
chinensis ‘Pumila’ – Dense, slender plumes of purple-pink flowers in Aug and Sept.
Adaptable to dry shade or full sun. 6-18in depending on the richness of the soil and
light conditions. One of the best all-around ground covers. Rapid colonizer.
‘Avery’s Gore’ – A truly dwarf astilbe with extra crisp leaves and sparkling, pale pink
flowers on 5 in stems. A shy bloomer. A spontaneous seedling found in our garden.
‘Liliput’ – Erect pink blooms in July. A very neat, dwarf plant, 8in.
ASTILBOIDES tabularis –A first-class Asian woodlander with 24in, round papery leaves
and 5ft white plumes in summer. Easily damaged by late frost, but rebounds rapidly.
Will not tolerate direct sun. Colonizes slowly, 3-4 ft mounds.
BAPTISIA – Long-lived, garden-worthy plants with handsome foliage and large
pea-like flowers in June. Sun-loving, deep-rooted and impervious to drought.
First-class perennials in flower and leaf. All are native to the USA.
australis (False Indigo) – Lavender to purple flowers, followed by large dark seed pods.
Mature specimens are dome-shaped, 4ft wide and 4ft high, or more.
‘Twilight Prairie Blues’ – Upright spires of dusky purple blossoms with lemon yellow
keels rise above blue-green foliage. Makes large handsome specimens to 5 ft.
leucophaea – A dwarf Baptisia with arched sprays of creamy-yellow flowers.
For sandy well-drained soils, i.e., rock garden.18in.
CAMPANULA (Bellflower) – The plants listed here are for the rock garden. All are
sun-loving, but will tolerate partial or bright shade. These campanulas bloom in July.
chamissonis – A creeping mound with white striped, pale lavender flowers, 2-6in.
garganica – Starry blue flowers and finely toothed leaves on a creeping 2in mat.
Very hardy, has lived for nearly 20 years in our north facing stone wall.
*portenschlagiana (Dalmatian Bellflower) – Spreading mounds with purple, upward
facing bells over heart–shaped leaves, 6-8in
sarmatica – Blue-purple bells dangle over arrow-shaped, serrated leaves, 12-16in
CIMICIFUGA (Bugbane or Snakeroot) – A genus of reliable, hard-working, sculptural
specimens. Spires of white flowers are held high above attractive cut leaves. Best in
rich moist soil in sun or dappled shade. Heavily shaded plants tend to lean toward the
sun and the dark-leafed varieties develop better color with direct sunlight.
racemosa – Elegant white spires in July-Aug. Indestructible in rich organic soil. Makes a
large central specimen at 8ft tall and 5ft wide! NE native. Available for 2015 only.
ramosa ‘Atropurpurea’ – Handsome 8-9ft plant with purple stems and graceful,
nodding, white, sweetly-scented bottle brushes in late Aug-Sept. Extra vigorous.
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ramosa ‘Black Negligée’ – Creamy spires on a sturdy plant with nice dark stems,
dark foliage and sweet scented blooms late Aug-Sept, 5-6ft.
ramosa ‘Brunette’ – Dark foliage, creamy plumes. Slightly lower growing than
‘Black Negligee’ late Aug-Sept, 5-6ft.
ramosa ‘James Compton’ – An excellent selection with deep purple foliage and
pink tinged, sweet scented blooms in Aug-Sept, 5-6ft.
ramosa ‘Ricardo’ – Dark foliage and extra dense white flower spikes with a pinkish
glow as they age. Spent flowers are deep purple-red, late Aug-Sept, 5ft. Rare.
CLINTONIA borealis (Bluebead Lily) – Large, glossy leaves and starry, yellow flowers
in spring, followed by blue berries. Native Vt. woodlander. Slow colonizer, 8-12in.
CORNUS canadensis (Bunchberry) – Small white flowers followed by bright red berries
in fall. Best in peaty soils in shade. Slowly colonizing, 6in. VT native.
CORYDALIS elata – Deep blue flowers in June and handsome ferny foliage all summer,
non-aggressive clump former 18-24in.
CROCOSMIA ‘Lucifer’ – Brilliant red trumpets in Aug on 3-4ft arching stems, handsome
gladiola-like foliage. Forms large, showy colonies in loamy soil in full sun.
CYCLAMEN hederifolium – Heart-shaped, silver-patterned leaves and white butterfly-like
blossoms in Aug. For a shady rock garden with good snow cover in winter. 4-6 in.
CYMBALARIA pallida – A creeper with tiny rounded leaves and small lavender flowers in
summer. Best in full sun with lean, dry soil, otherwise it may become rampant, 2in.
CYPRIPEDIUM (Ladyslipper Orchids) – Among the showiest of all the North American
wildflowers and are one of the stalwart aristocrats of the garden The nursery-grown
seedlings and divisions we sell are easy to establish as long as basic cultural
requirements are met. In general, they want a moist, organic rich soil with moderate
fertility and near neutral pH. While they must be protected from the hot afternoon
sun, these orchids increase in size and bloom best if they are not heavily shaded. We
supply detailed cultural instructions with each purchase. Visit our website to print out
the instructions and to see photos of ladyslippers in our garden.
*guttatum – A truly dwarf ladyslipper from Alaska with tiny white pouches with deep
maroon polka dots. 4in tall. Rhizomes colonize just below the surface. Can be tricky
to get established. Ours are colonizing in slightly acid, wet gravel in dappled light.
parviflorum var. makasin – Deep yellow, glossy pouches with dark maroon markings
and beautiful, spiraled maroon petals. Clump forming, 12-14in. Vt native.
parviflorum var. pubescens (Large Yellow Ladyslipper) – Yellow pouches and long
twisted, dark-veined petals. Found in rich forests and fens throughout the northeast
and easily grown in the garden. A vigorous clump former, 14-18in.
reginae (Showy Ladyslipper) – Our most beautiful native orchid, found in rich fens
throughout NE North America. Large white pouches, veined with pink and with pure
white petals and sepals. This is easy to grow in the garden and can make spectacular
36in. clumps with dozens of blooms in mid-June. Showies appreciate extra fertility
from a yearly application of old manure or compost.
reginae forma albolabium – This is the beautiful and rare, pure white form of the Showy
Ladyslipper, identical to the species but with no pink pigmentation whatsoever.
DEINANTHE – Prefers loamy soil in a shaded site, as for hosta and hellebores.
bifida – A handsome woodland clump-former with large Hydrangea-like, notched leaves
and small white flowers in summer. Shrub-like, 30-36 in.
caerulea – Lovely nodding lavender blue flowers in summer with handsome, clean bold
foliage all season. Slower growing and smaller than bifida, 24in.
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DIANTHUS – Classic, easy to grow plants for the sunny rock garden, June-July blooming.
alpinus – A mound of grassy leaves with small, sweetly fragrant, pink flowers, 4in.
gratianopolitanous ‘Mrs. Holt’ – Clear, rose-pink flowers over compact gray foliage,
8 -10in. Flowers have a nice light scent.
microlepis – Small pink flowers on mounds of needle-like, deep green leaves, 3in.
Requires sharply drained lean soil.
neglectus – Pretty pink flowers with beige backs on 4in stems over grassy foliage.
Requires sharply drained lean soil.
DICTAMNUS (Gas Plant) – An old classic which makes large, long-lived, handsome,
shrub-like clumps in full sun. The abundant June flowers and glossy foliage are
strongly citrus-scented when crushed. Handle with care; some people develop a rash
from touching this plant. Potted plants often look peaked, but establish just fine.
albus – Spires of light pink flowers veined with red, 30-36in.
albus ‘Albiflorus’ – The pure white-flowered gas plant, 30-36in.
DIPHYLLEIA cymosa (Umbrella Leaf) – Large, handsome specimens for the shaded
garden. Lobed leaves and small white flowers produce showy blue berries on red
stems late in the summer, 4-5ft. Native to the SE, reseeds profusely.
DISPORUM (Fairybells) – A shade loving genus with attractive foliage which lends a
pleasant textural contrast to large leaved hosta and lacey ferns. Spring blooming.
flavens – Handsome plants with yellow bells on arching stems in early spring, followed
by black berries, 30in. Asian
*hookeri – Clusters of creamy bells on branched, arching stems, followed by dark yellow
to bright red berries, 1-3 ft. From the Pacific Northwest.
smilacinum – Clean star-shaped white flowers dangle from the tips of 12-15in stems,
slow colonizer from Japan.
smithii – Dainty, creamy white fairy-bells hang from the tips of smooth stems, followed
by bright orange-red, fleshy fruit, 12-18in. Slow colonizer from the west coast.
DODECATHEON (Shooting Stars) – Spring blooming US natives with cyclamen-like
reflexed petals. Shallow roots need humus rich soil in a lightly shaded or sunny spot.
All are clump-forming and summer dormant.
dentatum – White petals with a purple eye, small and delightful, 6in.
meadia ‘Queen Victoria’ – Candelabras of rose-purple, 10-14 in.
meadia ‘Rote Farben’ – A compact plant with vivid red-purple flowers, 8-10 in.
pulchellum – Deep cerise-pink petals and dark centers, 14in.
*tentandrum ‘Rotlicht’ – Tall stems with yellow-centered magenta flowers,12-14 in.
DRABA rigida var. bryoides imbricata – Small clusters of yellow flowers in early spring
over very compact, light green mounds, 1-2in. Needs extra well-drained soil in sun.
DRYAS *drummondii – Nodding yellow bells in June over a loose mat of glossy, toothed,
dark green leaves followed by silvery seed heads. Needs an open, north-facing site
with limy, gravelly soil. From the Gaspe Peninsula. 6in.
ECHINACEA purpurea ‘Lilliput’ (Dwarf Coneflower) – Cute and pink and compact at
14in. Long blooming and sun-loving, July-Aug.
EPIGAEA repens (Trailing Arbutus) – This select form has pale pink, fragrant bells in
early spring on a 2in mat. Needs an open, north-facing site with lots of peat.
Can be difficult to get established. Vt native
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EPIMEDIUM – Lovely but rugged Asian woodlanders, especially reliable in dry shady
sites. The more vigorous varieties make first-class, weed-suppressing, ground-covers.
The flowers open as the leaves unfurl on wiry stems in May, soon superseded by a
taller second flush. The leaves, variously heart-shaped, have good late-season color.
*alpinum ‘Shrimp Girl’ – Small coral-orange, shrimp-colored flowers in May.
A nice low, persistent ground cover, 6-8 in tall.
epsteinii – Sprays of small flowers with wide white inner sepals and contrasting
plum-purple spurs. Beautiful, glossy, dark-green foliage.
grandiflorum ‘Nanum’ – Small, winged, white flowers on 3-6in stems above tiny
rounded leaves with dark edges. Tidy, diminutive clump-former. 10in.
*grandiflorum ‘Pierre’s Purple’ – Dense clusters of purple flowers in May among small
leaves flushed with bronze, 18in.
*grandiflorum ‘Tancho’ – Pink flowers in late May with nice bronzy foliage, 16-20in.
*grandiflorum ‘Yubae’ – Rich wine-pink flowers in May, 18in
latisepalum – Beautiful, long leathery, sharply toothed leaves forming loose clumps with
sparse pendulous white and yellow flowers, 10in. Rare and in short supply.
pinnatum ssp. colchicum – Bright yellow flowers in spring, with handsome dark green
leaves thru late fall. Dense colonies, 12-16in. tall.
rubrum – Red sepals with yellow spurs, leaves strongly flushed red in spring-early
summer. Extremely vigorous and handsome groundcover, 12-16in.
versicolor ‘Sulfureum’ – Pale yellow flowers with red-flushed leaflets in spring.
Extremely vigorous groundcover, 12in.
ERINUS alpinus ‘Dr. Hahnle’ – A lovely and tenacious rock garden plant with bright pink
flowers in spring and summer, 3in. Spreads around obligingly by self seeding.
GENTIANA (Gentian) – These legendary plants are primarily grown for their rich purple or
blue trumpet-shaped flowers. With two exceptions, those listed are rock garden
varieties and require moist, but never soggy soils. The fall bloomers do best with peat
moss and grit mixed into the soil and their sky blue flowers are a joy to behold in
autumn. The rock garden types do not tolerate deciduous leaf fall. All appreciate
plenty of sunlight, but do best when sheltered from hot afternoon sun.
*acaulis ‘Alba’ – Large white trumpets marked inside with green, over a spreading mat of
deep green foliage in May, 3in.
acaulis ‘Holzmannii’ – Large dark blue trumpets in May on spreading mats, 3in.
angustifolia – Rich blue trumpets in May-June on slowly spreading clumps, 4in.
*asclepiadea (Willow Gentian) – ‘Pink Swallow’ Pairs of soft, dusty-pink flowers along
arching stems in summer, 24 in. Sun or ½ shade with good organic matter in the soil.
*‘Blue Herald’ – Purple-blue trumpet flowers in fall on a clump of upright stems,
6-10 in. A cross between G. paradoxa and G. septemfida.
macrophylla – Clusters of bell-shaped, blue flowers on 12-14in stems in July. Not fussy
about soil conditions and re-seeds obligingly in almost any sunny spot.
x macaulayi ‘Kingfisher’ – Intense sky-blue, spiraled trumpets open with sunshine in
Sept-Oct. 4in. Very showy in rich autumn light. Peat loving.
septemfida var. lagodechiana – Intense blue, bell-shaped flowers in late summer.
An especially easy gentian to grow, not fussy about soil, 8in.
sino-ornata ‘Blue Diamond’ – Blue, white-striped trumpets on trailing stems in fall, 6in.
Peat loving.
sino-ornata ‘Eugens Allerbester’ – One of the few double gentians, intense blue trumpet
flowers in fall on a spreading plant, 6in. Peat loving.
ternifolia ‘Dali’ – Pale sky-blue trumpets open on sunny days in Sept-Oct, 3in. Very
similar to ‘Kingfisher’ but lighter blue with white throat. Peat loving.
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GERANIUM ‘Rozanne’ – A profusion of large violet-blue flowers July-Oct. Very long
blooming and very impressive in Oct! Sun loving, but shade tolerant, 20in.
GLADIOLUS imbricata – Spires of small bright pink flowers with dark interior stripes in
June, 3 ft. This dainty gladiolus from Europe has been thriving here for several years.
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath) – Small varieties for the sunny rock garden.
aretioides – Dense cushions of ground-hugging, tiny, lichen-green rosettes dotted with
minute white flowers in summer.
cerastioides ‘Pixie Splash’ – Large, white saucers with thin lilac veins over mats of
velvety, oval leaves, 4 in.
HELLEBORUS (Hellebore) – Classic, shade-loving, spring bloomers, best in rich organic
soil with afternoon shade or dappled light. They do not thrive in deep, dry shade.
thibetanus – A rare gem from mountains of western China. Dark pink buds open to
pink-flushed, white bells in early April, 12in. These brave hellebores, in full bloom
and laden down with heavy snow, are a signature of spring in northern Vt.
x hybridus – These are complex hybrids between Helleborus orientalis and other
species. We offer an assortment of 3-4 year volunteers from our best clumps in
shades of white to pink to maroon. The 2-3in nodding, saucer-shaped flowers appear
in spring before the new leaves emerge and are very long lasting. Old clumps may
produce several dozen flowers over a period of weeks and the spent sepals remain
attractive long after the peak color has faded. The lobed leaves make handsome
clumps from early summer to late fall. Mature plants are up to 18 high x 30in wide.
HEPATICA acutiloba ‘Pink’or ‘Purple’ – Exquisite, small pink or purple flowers in early
spring. Dark green, lobed leaves turn reddish with age, 4in. Plants in the Vt
woodlands are generally sparse, but garden plants clump up nicely.
HOSTA – Hosta are primarily grown for their beautiful bold leaves. The larger cultivars
make handsome garden specimens, while the dwarfs are best tucked in among rocks
so as not to be overwhelmed. Most hosta flowers arise on tall stems above the foliage
and, unless specified, are shades of lavender. Hosta do their best with no direct sun in
the heat of the afternoon. Approximate width and height are for the foliage at 5-6 yrs.
‘Abba Dabba Do’ – Long, lance-shaped, twisted, green leaves with light gold margins.
A sport of ‘Sun Power’ and good in full sun. A showy specimen, 30”w x 24”h.
‘American Halo’ – Blue-green leaves with wide, creamy edges and white flowers.
A sport of ‘Northern Halo’, 24”w. x 22”h.
‘American Sweetheart’ – Creamy-white centers with wide green edges, 36”w x 18”h.
‘Blond Elf’ – Small gold, lance-shaped leaves, 18”w x 8”h.
‘Blue Angel’ – Large, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves, with white flowers held above
the foliage. One of the largest blue hosta, 72”w x 30”h.
‘Blue Mouse Ears’ – Small, round, gray leaves with heavy substance, 12”w x 6”h.
One of the all-time best dwarf cultivars.
‘Blue Splendor’ – Substantial, cupped and puckered blue leaves with near white flowers.
A sport of ‘Blue Moon’. The thick foliage is pest resistant, 40”w x 20”h.
‘Brother Stefan’– Heart shaped, gold-centered leaves with wide blue-green margins.
Thick corrugated leaves with great substance, 36”w x20”h.
‘Cameo’ – Tiny round, green leaves, edged with creamy white, a sport of
‘Baby Bunting’, 8w x 6”h.
‘Captain Kirk’ – Golden centers with green margins, good heavy substance,
a sport of ‘Gold Standard’, 36”w x 20”h.
‘Cherry Berry’ – Lance-shaped leaves with white centers, showy red stems and
red seed pods, 20”w x 10”h.
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‘Clifford’s Forest Fire’ – Heart shaped, corrugated green leaves with yellow-cream
margins, streaky at the tips with very tall scapes to 3ft. Sport of ‘Sagae’. 36”wx24”h
‘Deja Blue’ – The blue-green center is separated from the chartreuse-green margin
by a wavy cream line. A sport of ‘Blue Boy’, 16 ”w x 14”h.
‘Earth Angel’ – Large, heart-shaped leaves, blue-green with wide creamy margins,
40”w x 30”h. A sport of ‘Blue Angel’.
‘El Nino’ – Blue-green leaves with creamy white edges and lilac flowers, 20”w x 14”h.
A beautiful sport of ‘Halcyon’, very slow growing.
‘Emmett Armitage’ – A sport of ‘Sum and Substance’ that originated in our garden and
was named after our grandson. Immense, green-gold leaves with a subtle dark green
edge becoming more pronounced in the summer months, 60”w x 36”h.
‘Frosted Mouse Ears’ – Blue-green leaves with wide, creamy white margins.
Clusters of purple flowers in July, A new sport of ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ 14”w x 7”h.
‘Gold Standard’ – Light green center, turning brilliant gold with dark green margins in
summer. Vigorous and showy, 36”w x 20”h.
‘Golden Oriole’ – Narrow leaves are bright gold in spring, becoming mid-green in
summer, 16” w X 8” h.
‘Green Eyes’ – Small, wavy, chartreuse leaves edged in green, 15”w x 6”h dwarf.
‘Guacamole’ – Large, shiny, rounded green leaves with chartreuse centers becoming
brighter as the season progresses. Fragrant flowers and good in full sun, 30”w x 18”h.
‘Guardian Angel’ – Very large, rippled, blue-green leaves with ivory-gray
center variegation, especially showy in spring, 48” w x 32”h.
‘Gypsy Rose’ – Narrow, upright, pointed leaves with chartreuse to cream
centers and wide, green margins. A sport of H. ‘Striptease’, 24”w x 20”h.
‘Hadspen Heron’ – Blue-green, pointed leaves with good substance, 14”w x 8”h.
‘Halcyon’ – Clean, blue-green, pointed leaves and near-white flowers, 20”w x 14”h.
‘Holy Mole’ – Large chartreuse leaves with wide dark green margins.
Fragrant white flowers, 32w x 24”h.
‘Jimmy Crack Corn’ – Large gold leaves with deeply impressed veins and tidy piecrust
edge. Leaves are held out horizontally, flowers are near white, 30”w x 16”h.
‘June’ – Blue-green, lance-like leaves with gold centers, very haunting color
combination. Slow grower, 20”w x 15”h.
‘Kabitan’ – Showy dwarf with narrow, wavy, yellow leaves with dark green margins.
Needs moist soil and full afternoon shade or it will burn, 14”w x 8”h.
‘Kifukurin Ko Mame’ – A truly dwarf hosta. The shiny, dark green, wavy leaves have
creamy margins. Purple striped flowers, 8”w. x 4”h.
‘Kinbotan’ – Another true dwarf. Tiny, green leaves with golden edges, 12”w x 6”h.
‘Krossa Regal’ – Frosty, blue-green leaves with lavender flowers on 5ft scapes.
A large and impressive, vase-shaped specimen with excellent substance and
good sun tolerance, 36”w x 42”h.
‘Lady Isobel Barnett’ – Thick light green leaves with irregular creamy margins.
A sport of ‘Sum and Substance’ forms large impressive clumps, 60”w x 30”h.
‘Liberty’ – An extremely showy sport of the classic hosta ‘Sagae,’ with extra wide,
brilliant creamy edges. Significantly smaller than ‘Sagae,’ 26”w x 26”h.
‘Little Wonder’ – Narrow green leaves with white edges. A vigorous grower, quickly
forming showy tidy clumps covered in dark flowers. 16”w x 10”h.
‘Loyalist’ – White centers with deep green margins. Reverse variegation of ‘Patriot,’
identical to ‘Fire & Ice.’ Needs moist organic soil, intolerant of hot sun. 32”w x 18”h.
‘Mighty Mouse’ – Rounded blue-green leaves with creamy yellow margins.
A sport of ‘Blue Mouse Ears,’ 12”w x 8”h.
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montana ‘Aureomarginata’ – Huge, pointed, green leaves with broad, irregular, yellow
margins. A very showy, vase-shaped, specimen, 36”w x 36”h.
‘On Stage’ – Gold centers with irregular green margins. Spectacular, if not downright
gaudy! 24”w x 24”h.
‘Pandora’s Box’ – Small leaves with white centers and dark green edges,
A tidy and compact dwarf plant, 8w x 6”h.
‘Paradigm’ – Beautiful, quilted gold leaves with wide green margins. Becomes bold and
brassy with increasing sun. One of the best! 24”w x 20”h.
‘Patriot’ – Dark green leaves with extra wide, white edges. A sport of ‘Francee’.
36”w x 20”h.
‘Popo’ – A dwarf mound for the shady rock garden with tiny heart-shaped
blue leaves, 10”w x 6”h.
‘Praying Hands’ – Dark green, rippled, upright, narrow, tightly folded leaves withvery
narrow, gold margins, 16”w x 18”h. An eye-catching, unique hosta.
‘Remember Me’ – Lance shaped leaves with large yellow to cream centers and green
edges, 18”w x 12” h.
‘Robert Frost’ – Large, round blue-green leaves with creamy edges, 36”w x 22”h.
‘Sagae’ – Frosted green leaves with heavy substance and broad, creamy-yellow
margins. A classic, showy specimen hosta which gets better and better every year.
Simply luscious! 36”w x 36”h.
‘September Sun’ – Thick, rounded, gold leaves with wide, dark green margins.
Large, bell-shaped, near-white flowers. A sport of ‘August Moon’, 36”w x 24”h.
sieboldiana ‘Elegans’ – Large, blue-gray, round leaves more puckered than the species.
White flowers are mostly obscured by the foliage, 42”w x 30”h. an old classic hosta.
‘St. Paul’ – Thick gold, heart-shaped leaves with wide blue-green margins, 20”w x 20”h.
‘Stiletto’ – Narrow wavy green leaves with white edges. Distinctive, fast growing hosta,
making large 12” colonies.
‘Striptease’ – Green leaves with a narrow band of gold in the center that is bordered by
an elusive white strip, hence the name “tease,” 24”w x 20”h.
‘Sum & Substance’ – Huge, waxy, golden-green plant with thick, slug-resistant leaves.
Makes a very large and handsome specimen in deep rich soil, 60”w x 30”h.
‘Sum of All’ – A green-centered sport of ‘Sum & Substance’ with wide gold edges.
Needs some sun for best color, 40”w x 26”h.
‘Sun Power’ – Bright golden, pointed leaves, made more brilliant by a few hours
of direct sunlight, 36”w x 24”h.
‘Tiny Tears’ – The tiniest, miniature green hosta with heart-shaped leaves,
Creeping clumps 2” high. Can be kept very dwarf by regular dividing.
‘Titanic’ – Large leaves with a wide golden border surrounding a glossy green center.
Can become huge with age. A sport ‘Sum and Substance’, 50”w x 24”h.
‘Tokudama Aureonebulosa’ – Puckered cupped, round blue-green leaves, flushed with
gold, excellent substance. More sun, more gold. Slow growing, 22”w x 16”h.
‘Tokudama Flavocircinalis’ – Wide blue-green leaves with irregular gold edge swirling
toward center of leaf. A very showy specimen, 22”w x 16”h.
‘Twist of Lime’ – A tidy dwarf hosta with narrow, lime-green leaves with deep green
edges, 10”w x 6”h.
‘Whirlwind’ – Showy, streaked leaves with cream and green centers and dark green
margins. Upright clumps, 24”w x 16”h. Can not be mistaken for any other hosta.
‘Yellow River’ – Large blue-green leaves with bright gold borders. The leaves twist and
dance on this superb stately specimen hosta. 60”w x 36”h.
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HYDRASTIS canadensis (Goldenseal) – Native woodland medicinal plant with single,
small white flowers in April and raspberry-like fruit in July. Colonizing 12 in tall.
HYPOXIS hirsuta – Bright yellow star-shaped flowers in summer with grassy leaves, 10in.
For the sunny rock garden. Eastern US native.
IRIS – NOTE: See other Iris species listed under AQUATICS.
cristata (Wild Woodland Iris) – A carpet of purple flowers in late May-Jun. These dwarf
irises form dense, long-lived, 6in colonies in shade. A native US woodlander.
cristata ‘Alba’ – As above, but with pure white flowers.
lacustris ‘Alba’ – A dwarf white iris for moist, limy, woodland soil. Looks and acts like
a miniature form of I. cristata. May blooming, 3in. Native to the Great Lakes region.
pumila (Dwarf Bearded Iris) ‘Cherry Garden’ – Rich, wine-red blooms in early June,
15in. Vigorous and disease resistant in full sun. Divide every few years in Aug.
*pumila ‘Nancy Butterfly’ – Creamy white blooms with purple veins in May, 6-8in.
*pumila ‘Petite Blush’ – Very pretty delicate, pale coral-pink flowers in May, 6-8in.
*pumila ‘Self Evident’ – Very cute white iris with a purple blue spot at the base of the
falls in May, 6-8in.
*pumila ‘Western Circles’ – Cute lemon yellow iris with painted mahogany flashes on the
falls in May, 6-8in.
variegata (Hungrian Iris) – Unusual species with flowers sporting yellow standards and
white falls with striking purple veining. Mid June, 2ft. Sun loving.
JEFFERSONIA – Early spring-flowering woodlanders.
diphylla (Twin Leaf) ‘Fernwood Form’ – White flowers and extra large, two-lobed,
deeply scalloped leaves, 12in. Very distinctive. This species is an eastern US native.
dubia – Beautiful, small lavender cups over rounded, kidney-shaped, blue-green leaves.
Slow growing choice plant for moist humus-rich soil, 8in. Asian woodlander.
KIRENGESHOMA palmata – Small clusters of nodding, pale yellow 2in. bells in late
summer on upright 36in. plants with broad, palmately lobed leaves.
Choice woodland specimen from Korea and Japan
KNAUTIA macedonica – Fuzzy, dark maroon buttons appearing continuously for several
weeks in the summer, 24-30in. Short-lived but profusely reseeding in a sunny garden.
LATHYRUS (Perennial Sweet Pea) vernus ‘Rainbow’ – A non-climbing, clump-forming,
dwarf pea with pink and white or magenta-rose flowers in spring, non-scented,
12-18in. They thrive in poor sandy soil in full sun.
LAVENDULA (Lavender) – Mediterranean sub-shrubs with strongly scented foliage and
flowers in July. Need full sun, well-drained soil and good snow cover in northern Vt.
angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ – Rich purple spikes and grayish foliage, 12-16in.
angustifolia ‘Munstead’ – Lavender flowers and grayish foliage, 12-16in.
LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum ‘Becky’ (Shasta Daisy) – A robust, long-blooming, white
daisy in July-Aug with broad, exceptionally clean leaves. 30in. For 2015 only
LEWISIA – Sun-loving alpines with fleshy succulent leaves from the mountains of the
American west. These need extra well-drained soil, sunshine and snow cover.
cotyledon ‘Alba’ – White flowers over low rosettes of succulent foliage, 4-6in. July
cotyledon ‘Rainbow’ – Flowers from pale pink to rose-pink to coral-pink, 8in. July
cotyledon ‘Sunset Mix’ – Orange to coral pink blooms, 6-8in. July
longipetala ‘Little Peach’ – Peachy-pink flowers on rosettes of pointed leaves, 6in. June
longipetala ‘Little Plum’ – Compact and upright with vibrant pink flowers, 6in. June
tweedyi ‘Love Dream’ – Large, soft salmon-pink flowers in June, 4-8in. July
Rather tricky to grow in the garden, must have sharply drained soil and full sun.
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LIGULARIA – Large handsome, shade-loving specimens with striking foliage.
All appreciate afternoon shade and moist rich soil. Blooming in July-Aug.
dentata ‘Britt-Marie Crawford’ – Large round, chocolate-purple leaves and
golden-orange daisies on 3-4ft purple stems.
siberica – Bright yellow flowers on 4ft spires, large handsome, round, scalloped leaves.
stenocephala ‘Little Rocket’ – Spires of yellow blossoms above deeply cut foliage, 3ft.
MECONOPSIS (Himalayan Poppies) – Legendary plants from the mountains of central
Asia. They grow to perfection in Scotland but frustrate gardeners in warmer climes.
Northern Vermont offers favorable conditions for long-lived clumps of Meconopsis
if basic guidelines are followed; deep, moist, humus-rich soil with plenty of bright
light, but protection from drying winds and from direct sun after 11AM, steady snow
cover in winter. See our website for inspiring pictures of Himalayan poppies.
betonicifolia (Blue Himalayan Poppy) – Clusters of silky, true-blue flowers in June with
oblong, scalloped leaves,18-24in. tall.
‘Lingholm’ – Spectacular silky sky-blue flowers in June, 18-24in. ‘Lingholm’ has been
the strongest and most long-lived Meconopsis in our garden.
NEPETA ‘Walker’s Low’ (Catmint) – Fragrant, gray-green foliage with sprays of lavender
flowers in summer. Compact and very prolific, for well-drained soil in hot sun, 20in.
OPUNTIA (Prickly Pear Cactus) – These need an elevated site to enhance drainage and lots
of small stones incorporated into the soil. They survive extreme cold by driving the
water out of their cells and shriveling up in the late fall. All are native to coldest parts
of the western US and have been remarkably hardy for us here.
fragilis var. fragilis x erinacea var. utahensis – Many cups of clear yellow flowers.
macrorhiza – Large pads with long spines and yellow flowers. This has bloomed reliably
for us for years despite being under water almost every spring.
polycantha ‘Pink Flowered’ – Large, beautiful pink blooms on a vigorous grower.
polycantha ‘Yellow Flowered’ – Fast growing and beautiful.
OROSTACHYS – Succulents for a sunny, well-drained, elevated site in the rock garden.
iwarenge (Dunce Caps) – Small round silvery, succulent leaves and interesting, conical
4in spikes of creamy flowers. Needs good snow cover this far north.
spinosum var. minutum – Very tiny, prickly gray rosettes, 1in. Needs good snow cover.
OXYTROPIS – Two lime-loving species for the sunny rock garden.
*halleri – A clump of soft, hairy, compound leaves with vivid purple, pea-like flowers in
the summer and ornamental seed capsules, 4-6in. From the mountains in Europe.
*megalantha – Clusters of dark purple pea-like flowers in summer surround the clump of
hairy foliage, 10-12in. A rare species endemic to Hokkaido, Japan.
PÆONIA (Peony) – These are the aristocrats of the perennial garden. Not only are they
superb garden specimens in flower and foliage, but they also make excellent cut
flowers. Peonies require deep rich, well-drained soil. With the exception of some of
the early species noted below, they all appreciate a full day of direct sunlight.
Early Herbaceous Peonies – These bloom in late May-early June.
‘Early Glow’ – Cupped, single, light yellow flowers fade to ivory as they age. 32in.
‘Early Scout’ – Very early, single red blooms with a golden center, 24in.
‘Lights Out’ – Dark red, single blossoms with golden centers. 24in
mlokosewitschii – (Molly the Witch) Striking, fuzzy red shoots emerge in late April,
followed by pink stems and glaucous foliage with single, pale yellow flowers in
May. Needs especially well-drained, rich soil in full sun to bright shade. 24in.
These are 4 year seedlings from open pollinated Mollies. Early blooms have been
yellow and the batch looks consistent, but we can not guarantee bloom colors.
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obovata var. japonica (Japanese Peony) – Delicate, single white flowers in late May.
But the real show is in fall when the seed pods split open showing their bright red,
inner husks, filled with fat black seeds. Best in bright shade. 30in.
*obovata var. willmottiae – Single white flowers with a central boss of golden stamens.
Best in bright shade. Showy black seeds in red husks in fall, 30in.
officinalis ‘Alba Plena’ – Double white, blushed with pink in early June, 30in
officinalis ‘Rosea Plena’ – The beautiful, double pink form of the species, early June.
peregrina – Waxy, cupped crimson flowers with golden stamens in early June. Huge,
wide clumps of handsome, deeply divided leaves, 36in x 24in high.
Mid-Season Herbaceous Hybrids – Old fashioned, sun-loving plants blooming mid to
late June with a few blooming into July. Most of our doubles are sweetly scented and
require support to hold them up in rainy weather. The singles, Japanese types and
anemone types do not require staking, but do not have such intense fragrance.
Clumps grow to 30-36in high by 3-4ft across, unless otherwise noted.
‘Aerie’ – Semi-double white with especially sturdy foliage.
‘Athena’– A beautiful pale, apricot-pink single with raspberry-pink flares and dense
golden stamens. An extraordinary show in early June!
*‘Beatrix’ – Beautiful pink and cream flowers and named after our granddaughter.
‘Bravera’ – Huge, glowing-red, single flowers on a compact plant.
‘Chestine Gowdy’ – A luscious double with pink outer petals and a creamy center.
‘Chiffon Clouds’ – Single flowers with ruffled petals of softest pink. An apt name.
‘Do Tell’ – Smooth guard petals of soft shell pink surround the spiky, rose-pink and
white centers. A japanese style peony with a light fragrance, 32in.
‘Dr. J. H. Neely’ – Large, double white blooms with a pink blush.
‘Duchess de Nemours’ – Creamy white double blooms and a rich sweet fragrance.
‘Elsa Sass’ – Large, blush-white double flowers. Late blooming.
‘Exquisite’ – Large, single white flowers with golden stamens.
‘Felix Crousse’ – Large, very double, red flowers
‘Festiva Maxima’ – Large, fully double, white blooms with crimson flecks in the center.
‘Francois Ortegat’ – Rich, deep red double with a strong fragrance.
‘Hermoine’ – Large, double flowers of rich apple-blossom-pink, late blooming.
‘Karl Rosenfeld’ – Full, cerise-red double with wide outer petals and a fringed center.
‘Margaret Clark’ – Slightly fragrant, double, rich pink flowers late in the season.
‘Mikado’ – Cerise-red, Japanese peony with golden-yellow stamens. Self supporting.
‘Mme. de Vernville’ – Ivory-white blooms with red marbling in the center. Early.
‘Mrs. Euclid Snow’ – Soft luminous, pale pink double. Very beautiful, with a nice scent.
‘Nippon Beauty’ – Cerise red with center puff edged in gold. A very floriferous and
strikingly handsome Japanese form.
‘Norma Volz’ – Large, double blooms open blush-pink and mature to ivory-white.
Some petals are flecked with crimson. Lovely sweet fragrance.
‘Pink Hawaiian Coral’ – Semi-double, coral-pink with wide cupped guard petals
surrounding a ruffled coral center, fragrant.
‘Pink Parfait’ – Very large, rose pink blooms with lighter edges.
‘Raspberry Sundae’ – A large creamy puff, drizzled with raspberry and sweetly scented.
‘Roselette’ – Cupped, single, light peachy-pink flowers with centers full of yellow
stamens, very early and lightly fragrant.
‘Sarah Bernhardt’ – Large double with silver tipped, apple-blossom-pink petals.
‘Shawnee Chief’ – Fully double, medium red. Very reliable and very sturdy.
‘Solange’ – Double white with large blush-pink outer petals and faint scent.
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‘Souvenir de Louis Bigot’ – Huge, rosy pink double with a border of wider petals along
the outside, moderate scent.
‘Sunny Girl’ – Impressive, double, creamy-yellow blooms in early June.
The flowers are very large and the plants should be hooped.
‘Top Brass’ – A single row of ivory-cream petals with a puffy, double center of pale
pink and canary-yellow. A unique bombe form.
Itoh Hybrids (Intersectional Hybrids) – These are crosses between herbaceous peonies
(P. lactiflora), from which they inherit their hardiness, and tree peonies
(P. suffruticosa), from which they inherit their unique color, handsome foliage and
long bloom time. The Itohs have nice clean dissected foliage, which makes a
handsome architectural statement thru the fall. They start blooming in early June with
large, showy flowers opening in a succession thru the end of the month.
*‘Callie’s Memory’ – Semi-double, creamy yellow flowers with maroon flares and pink
blushed edges, 28-30in.
*‘Canary Brilliants’ – Semi-double to full double flowers ranging from pale apricot to
clear yellow, 26-28in.Variable in form and in color.
‘Cora Louise’ – Semi-double, white to palest pink blossoms with deep lavender flares,
slightly fragrant, 24in. Extremely beautiful.
‘Garden Treasure’ – Semi-double to nearly full double, rich, yellow flowers, lightly
flared with scarlet and with showy pink centers. Blooms up to 9in across, appear
steadily for 3-4 weeks beginning in mid-June. Mature plants may grow to 2ft high by
5ft wide. Winner of many Peony Society awards. Our favorite Itoh.
‘Prairie Charm’ – Semi-double, clear yellow petals with dark red flares and cream and
green centers in late June, 24in.
‘Viking Full Moon’ – Large, pale yellow flowers with a double row of wide,
overlapping petals with pale red, center flares. 34in.
PAPAVER orientale (Oriental Poppy) – The showiest and largest of all the poppies.
Flowering in mid-June, late summer dormant, 3-4ft. Available in 2015 only.
‘Beauty of Livermore’ – Large, deep red flowers with black center blotches.
‘Brilliant’ – Old-fashioned orange-red with large black center blotches.
‘Carnival’ – White with a wide orange-red edges and black blotches.
‘Mrs. Perry’ – Pink with black blotches.
‘Natalie Viets’ – Dainty, clear pink flowers, only 30in.
‘Queen Alexandra’ – Very large, ruffled salmon-pink with black blotches.
‘Ridgewood Beauty’ – Deep salmon-pink with small black blotches.
PELTOBOYKINIA tellimoides – Small creamy-white to pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers
in early summer, 2-3ft. A handsome woodlander from the Japanese island of Honshu.
PENSTEMON *ramaleyi – Tubular, lavender-blue flowers in summer, rosemary-like
leaves, 16in. A western native for the sunny, well-drained rock garden.
PERSICARIA virginiana ‘Lance Corporal’ – Grown for its chartreuse leaves with a
maroon chevron in the center, 24in. Adaptable to wet or dry, sun or shade.
PHLOX – Sun-loving North American natives.
paniculata ‘Norah Leigh’ – White flowers with pink-eyes in late summer. Showy
mildew-resistant, green leaves edged in cream remain attractive into fall, 3ft.
subulata ‘Betty’ (Creeping Phlox) – Soft lavender pink flowers with tiny, notched petals
in May on a tiny, compact mat, sun-loving plant for the rock garden, 2in.
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PINELLIA ‘Polly Spout’ (Green Dragon) – A handsome and unusual specimen for the
shady garden. Closely related to Arisaema, this sterile aroid is grown for its 2-3 ft
clumps of beautiful palmate leaves and its subtle, haunting, hooded green flowers
from June to Oct!. Like a Pinellia pedatisecta on steroids, but not invasive.
PODOPHYLLUM (Mayapple) – Spring-bloomers for shady, moist organic soil.
hexandrum (Himalayan Mayapple) – Small upward-facing, pink flowers appear atop the
emerging marbled leaves. Plum-like red fruit in late summer. Clump forming, 18in.
peltatum (American Mayapple) – Simple white flowers obscured by the umbrella-like
mottled leaves, followed by 2in yellow fruit in late summer. This Northeast native
makes large colonies and crowds out all weeds, 18in.
POLYGALA chamaebuxus grandiflora – A creeping mini-shrub with thick, deep green
leaves and butterfly-like yellow flowers with purple-pink “wings” in early summer.
For the rock garden in sun or partial shade. 4in
POLYGONATUM (Solomon’s Seal) – Spring-blooming, mostly colonizing plants for
shade or morning sun. Primarily grown for their interesting striking leaves.
acuminatifolium – Heavy, waxy, pure white bells in May on arching stems with sharply
curved, narrow pointed leaves, 12in.
cryptanthum – Large clumps of arching stems with white flowers concealed beneath
showy yellow-green bracts, 12-15in.
humile – Tiny, ivory bells dangling from leafy 6-8in stems. A fast-spreading ground
cover. Once you have it, you have it forever.
x hybridum – Tall, arching stems with small white, pendent bells. The shoots emerge
very early in the spring and make impressive clumps quickly, 36-48in.
inflatum – Pendant cream bells with green tips, enclosed by puffy green bracts, 2ft.
macranthum – Long white bells dangle from the axils of 6-7ft. arching stalks.
Slow growing and clump forming.
odoratum ‘Variegatum’ – Fragrant white bells on arching stems with striking
white-edged leaves. An attractive and reliable colonizer, 2ft.
prattii – Small purple-pink bells in May-June, very unusual, 12-14in.
striatum ‘Grace Barker’ – Arching stems with elongated oval leaves with white splashes
throughout. Very showy! White flowers with green tips. 2ft.
POTENTILLA (Cinquefoil) – Herbaceous plants for the sunny rock garden. Summer.
crantzii – A compact clump with round, golden-yellow blossoms, 3-6in.
*cuneata – Bright yellow, upward-facing flowers on very short stems over very low mats.
*hypartica – Single yellow buttercup flowers above a mound of fuzzy leaves.Arctic.
PRIMULA (Primrose) – Old-fashioned perennials requiring continually moist soil and
shading from hot afternoon sun. They bloom in spring unless otherwise noted.
auricula ‘Arundel Stripe’ – Creamy flowers with deep red stripes., 6in.
bulleesiana – A hybrid between P. bulleyana and P. beesiana. Candelabras with whorls
of pink, salmon or apricot flowers, 30in. These self-sow profusely when happy.
denticulata (Drumstick Primrose) – Flowers arise in dense, round drumsticks in
April-May. Foliage is in lettuce-like rosettes. Rugged plants thriving in
moist, humus-rich soil in sun or shade. Re-seeding and persistent, 12in.
denticulata ‘Cashmir Ruby’– Rich reddish blooms.
denticulata ‘Lilac Globe’ – Shades of violet blue.
denticulata ‘Snowball’ – Pure white flowers.
deschmannii – Pink flowers in early spring over small glossy leaves, 2in. Lime loving.
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japonica (Japanese Primrose) – Shades of pink or white in early June. Flowers are
arranged in tiers on 18in stems. Naturalizes frequently by seeding around in
widedrifts in wet sunny places or in dry shade. Very reliable and very versatile.
japonica ‘Alba’ – Whorls of white, some flushed with pink, 18in.
japonica ‘Deep Violet’– Intense, rich violet with a red eye. 18in.
‘Jay Jay’ – Mounds of rich magenta flowers in early June, 6in. Very long-lived.
juliae hybrid ‘Kinlough Beauty’ – Pink with a cream stripe down each petal.
An easy to grow cultivar given to us by Kris Fenderson, 6-8 in.
kisoana – Large, rose-colored flowers and fuzzy rounded palmate leaves.
This primrose is unique in that it is rhizomatous and makes large colonies, 8in.
kisoana ‘Alba’ – White flowered form, slightly less vigorous than the above.
vulgaris – Cultivars of the old-fashioned common primrose, flowering in lateApril-May
in moist shady sites. Divide every few years to retain vigor.
vulgaris ‘Dorothy’ – Pale yellow flowers on 8-10in stems.
vulgaris var. sibthorpii – Compact plants covered with soft, lavender-pink blooms, 8in.
vulgaris ‘Wine &Yellow’– Large, bright, red-purple blooms with bright yellow eyes
in branched clusters, held well above foliage on 10in stems.
vulgaris ‘Yellow Hose-in-Hose’ – Soft yellow flowers within flowers, 6–8in.
*watsonii – Wands of small, deep purple, almost black, bell-like flowers in late April and
early May, 10-12in. A high altitude plant of Tibet, parts of Burma and Sichuan.
*yuparensis – Small lilac flowers on short stems over slightly toothed leaves,
gently spreading, 3-4in. Native to Japan.
Double-Flowered Primroses – Spring-blooming, 6-8 in. Clumps need to be divided every
few years to retain vigor. All are slow-growing and in short supply.
‘Agnes’ – Rosy peach flowers, from Arlene Perkins.
‘Annie’ – Rich lavender-pink flowers with fine white edges. From Arlene Perkins
‘April Rose’ – Very fragrant rosy red.
‘Corporal Baxter’ – Crimson-red, rose-like blooms with a mild fragrance.
‘Dottie’ – Bright pink with white dots along the edges of the petals.
‘Florence’ – Rosy pink. From Arlene Perkins
‘Miss Indigo’ – Fragrant, rich purple flowers with silvery white edges.
‘Paragon’ – Peachy pink.
‘Quaker Bonnet’ – Fragrant, frilly, lavender-mauve flowers dates back to early 1800’s.
‘Rosetta Red’ – Velvety rose-red flowers.
‘Sue Jervis’ – Peachy pink.
PULSATILLA *campanella – Fuzzy, nodding blue bells in May, followed by fuzzy seed
heads. A beautiful dwarf pulsatilla from the mountains of Asia, 6-8in.
RAMONDA – The crinkled, velvety rosettes are best grown in vertical crevices with gritty
soil that is not too dry, with afternoon shade, or in a bright, open, north-facing site.
myconi – Small clusters of mauve-purple flowers in spring, 3-4 in.
myconi ‘Alba’ – Clear white flowers with yellow centers. 3-4 in.
RANUNCULUS (Buttercups) For the rock garden.
*graminius – Round, lemon-yellow flowers on wiry stems above loose rosettes of
blue-green foliage in spring, 10-12in. Plants generally go dormant in the summer.
*parnassifolia – Pristine white flowers in summer on wiry 6-8in. stems.
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RHEUM (Ornamental Rhubarb) – These architectural specimens are at their best in very
deep, very rich, moist soil. They grow best in morning sun with some shade in the hot
afternoon. The giant leaves hold up best when the flower stalks are removed as soon
as the flowers pass or when the plants are not allowed to flower at all. If the leaves
decline, they should be removed, and they will soon be replaced by a second flush.
australe – (Himalayan Rhubarb) Immense, handsome clumps of giant heart-shaped
leaves, which hold up beautifully all summer and through the first hard frosts.
Clumps easily spread to 6 ft wide by 3 ft high and the leaves can reach 30in across.
Hard to beat for architectural impact! White or pinkish flowers on 5 ft stalks are
interesting, but secondary to the foliage
*palmatum ‘Red Herald’ –The very large, deeply cut leaves emerge red-purple in spring.
By June, the tops of the leaves turn green but the felted undersides turn an intense
ox-blood red. This makes a powerful 3ft x 5ft wide specimen. Tall panicles of pink
flowers in early summer should be cut out as soon as they pass.
palmatum var. tanguticum (Chinese Rhubarb) – Large, jagged leaves up to 20in across,
emerge dark red then turn green as showy plumes of dark pink flowers appear.
Massive, bold clumps, 4ft x 5ft wide.
*rhabarbarum ‘Betty McKinsey’ – A giant all-green rhubarb with beautiful, ruffled leaf
margins. Architectural specimens 3ft x 5ft wide. Showy, creamy white flowers.
RODGERSIA – Large, vigorous plants with bold, architectural foliage for a moist, lightly
shaded garden or sunny waterside. Flowers appear in summer on tall stalks.
aesculifolia ‘Dark Leaf’ – Leaves emerge deep dark red and turn green in summer. Very
dramatic for 6 weeks. 3 ft. high and colonizing.
pinnata ‘Fireworks’ – Dark green, heavily-veined leaves. Dark pink flowers open in July
and beautiful dark bracts remain showy for several weeks. Given plenty of light and
moisture, this has the best flowers of all rodgersia. Slow growing clumper.
podophylla – Large, shiny, palmate leaves emerge bronze and turn green in early
summer. Panicles of creamy flowers, above 30in foliage. Spreads rapidly into large
impenetrable colonies, by underground rhizomes.
*podophylla ‘Bronze Form’ – This new cultivar has showy, bronze-flushed leaves all
summer, when given plenty of morning light, afternoon shade and good rich moist
soil. Well-grown colonies of ‘Bronze Form’ are show-stopping!
ROSULARIA – Succulents for the well drained rock garden.
sempervivum ssp. glaucophyllum – Rosettes of small, succulent, pale green leaves,
white flowers in late spring
*serpentinica – White flowers with red lines in summer over sempervivum-like rosettes,
2in. Native to Turkey, on serpentine rocks.
SARUMA henryi – Downy, heart-shaped leaves with small, yellow, three petaled flowers
in July. An Asian relative of Asarum, for the shaded garden. Re-seeding, 2ft.
SAXIFRAGA – A large and varied northern hemisphere genus. The plants we offer are for
the rock garden and require well-drained, gritty soil in full sun or part shade.
borisii ‘Mariana’ – A dome of gray-green leaves with yellow flowers in May, 2in.
*apiculata ‘Alba’ – Clusters of white flowers with yellow stamens over pale green,
spreading rosettes in spring, 2-3in
*callosa ‘Lantosacana’ – Spreading mats of silver encrusted rosettes, the white flowers
are carried in graceful, arching panicles, 3-4 in.
*cochleris ‘Minor’ – Sprays of white blooms held on long stems in early summer, above
compact rosettes of narrow, grey-green leaves, 6in.
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*x fritschiana –White flowers on short red stems above compact rosettes of gray-green
foliage, 2in.
hostii – Large silvery-green rosettes and panicles of creamy-white flowers, 12in.
*hostii ssp. rhaetica – Large silvery-green rosettes and panicles of creamy-white flowers
lightly spotted with red, 10in.
irvingii ‘Jenkinsii’ – Pink saucers in early May on a very tight bun, 3in. Difficult.
paniculata – The following are encrusted saxifrages with silvery calcium encrustations
on the leaf edges. The flowers are held above the encrusted buns. They are all easy to
grow, long lived and charming. June blooming.
paniculata ‘Brevifolia’ – Cream flowers on 8in stems above tiny, flat rosettes.
paniculata ‘Cream’ – Creamy blooms over silver rosettes, 6in.
paniculata ‘Foster’s Red’ – Small red flowers on wiry, 6in stems.
*paniculata ‘Dr. Ramsey – Beautiful silvery rosettes with panicles of white flowers.
paniculata ‘Minutifolia’ – Extra tiny silver leaves, white flowers on short stems, 2in.
paniculata ‘Rex’ – Large rosettes with creamy white flowers on red stems,10in.
paniculata ‘Silver Beads’ – Yellow-centered white flowers, light grey-green rosettes.
‘Southside Seedling’ – Large white flowers, heavily spotted with red, very showy, 8in.
*sancta – Clusters of small yellow flowers over hummocks of bright green rosettes, 2 in.
urbium ‘Variegata’ – Small white flowers in summer above glossy, gold-mottled,
green leaves, 15in. Prefers a moist, shady spot.
SCOPOLIA *cariolica (Henbane Bell) – Narrow maroon flowers in spring, on 18” clumps.
Subtle but charming woodlander, from southeastern Europe.
SEDUM (Stonecrop) – Sun-loving, drought-tolerant succulents, adaptable and very hardy.
hispanicum minus – Pinkish white stars in June on a diminutive spreading mat.
The blue-green succulent leaves have a soft feathery look, 1 in.
pluricaule ‘Isle of Sakhalin’ – Small rounded, blue-green leaves and rosy-pink flowers
in Aug. Colonizing, 3in. From Japan.
sieboldii ‘October Daphne’ – Blue succulent foliage with masses of pink flowers, slow
growing clump former, 10in. Very handsome in Oct.
SEMPERVIVUM (Hen and Chicks) – Rugged little plants, grown for their neat rosettes of
succulent leaves. Colonize by making numerous “chicks,” among stones, on a stone
wall, or in a vertical crevice. Drought-tolerant, July blooming. Numerous cultivars
SHORTIA *galacifolia (Oconee Bells) – Nodding white or pinkish bell-shaped flowers on
4in reddish stalks in May, above spreading mats of round, glossy, green leaves
turning a reddish-bronze in winter. Requires cool shade, slightly acid organic soil and
can be difficult to establish. Legendary plants from the mts. of N Carolina.
SILENE – Sun loving plants for the well-drained sunny rock garden.
acaulis – Mossy cushions of linear leaves, bearing tiny, pink flowers in summer, 1-2in.
keiskei – Clusters of deep rose-pink flowers with notched petals in late summer above
glossy, short, narrow leaves, 6in. Japanese native.
*suecica (Arctic Campion) – Tiny purple-pink flowers in spring. Short-lived, but often
self sows. Needs well-drained, sandy or gravely soil, 4-8in.
SOLDANELLA – Thrifty little plants for acidic, humus-rich soil in light shade.
carpatica – Deeply fringed violet-blue bells, 6in. From the Carpathian Alps.
minima – Adorable miniature, fringed, pale lilac-pink bells, 2-3in.
pusilla – Tiny lavender-pink, fringed bells above round leaves, 4in.
STACHYS byzantina ‘Big Ears’(Lamb’s Ears) – Extra-large, silver-green, wooly leaves,
spreading rapidly to make a first-class groundcover in sun. Nearly non-flowering.
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SUCCISIA pratensis ‘Dwarf Form’ – Small, fuzzy, lavender buttons in late summer.
For the rock garden, 6-8in.
SYMPHYTUM x uplandicum ‘Axminster Gold’ – Mauve-pink bells above 18in. clumps
of large, grey-green leaves with wide, bright yellow margins. Cut back after bloom
for a second flush of the excellent foliage. This makes an eye-catching specimen all
summer long! This comfrey is sterile and non-invasive.
SYNEILESIS aconitifolia – A beautiful foliage plant for the shaded garden. New leaves
unfold like silky, silver umbrellas. Mature leaves are 10in wide and divided into
many dark green, leathery, linear segments, 18in. Small white flowers. From China.
THALICTRUM (Meadow Rue) – A variable genus with plants ranging from 3in to 8ft!
delavayi ‘Album’ – Misty clouds of delicate white flowers in late summer, 4ft clumps.
kiusianum – Tiny, lavender puffs in early summer on wiry 3in stems. A neat, dwarf
carpeter for the shady garden. Very nice and very persistent!
rochebrunianum ‘Lavender Mist’ – Airy sprays of small lavender flowers with bright
yellow stamens on 6-8ft purple stalks in late summer. Seeds around obligingly and
fills in spaces among other tall perennials. Full sun or light shade.
THYMUS serphyllum (Creeping Thyme) ‘Minus’ – Purple flowers on dense amoebae-like
buns in July, 1in. An evergreen creeper for well-drained, sunny sites.
TRADESCANTIA ‘Sweet Kate’ – Intense, purple flowers with contrasting, bright golden
leaves, re-blooms modestly all summer. Adaptable to almost any
moderate soil or sun conditions. Clump forming and non-invasive, 16-18in.
TRAUTVETTERIA *caroliniensis – Dense clusters of starry white flowers in June over
clumps of deeply-cut leaves, for shade, 2ft. U. S native.
TRICYRTIS ohsumiensis – Pretty, glossy, mottled leaves all summer with creamy yellow
flowers in fall, for shady places, 18in. A rare Japanese species.
TRILLIUM – Native woodlanders for the early spring garden. All are shade-loving and
long-lived. Nursery propagated and in limited supply.
erectum ‘CFN Clumper’ – A selection of our native purple trillium (Wake Robin) with a
vigorous clumping habit.
grandiflorum (Great White Trillium) – Large white flowers fading to lush, decadent
pink. These delicate wildlings thrive in lime-enriched, humusy soil, 16-18 in.
grandiflorum ‘Flora Plena’ – This beautiful double-flowered White Trillium is sterile
and long-blooming and makes large, handsome clumps in the woodland garden. We
are very pleased to have a stock of these exotic classics.
grandiflorum ‘George Young’ – This a is an extremely vigorous, clumping form of our
native white trillium, discovered in northern NY the 1980’s by the late George
Young. These plants make extra-large magnificent clumps, the flowers open white
and fade to pink. A real performer, we suspect that this will become a garden classic.
recurvatum (Prairie Trillium) – A small trillium with upright, dark maroon flowers atop
large showy, maroon-blotched leaves, 12 in. Colonizing
viridescens (Ozark Trillium) – Three long maroon petals stand upright at the junction of
the leaves, 10in. Native to south central US, hardy here. Colonizing.
TROLLIUS (Globeflower) – Showy yellow or orange flowers for light shade or sun.. All
make large, long-lived clumps in rich, moist soil.
chinensis ‘Golden Queen’ – Large, bright orange bowls with spiky, upright centers.
Long-blooming in June-July, 2-3ft.
cultorum ‘Alabaster’ – Creamy yellow, double blossoms in late May, 20in. Very nice!
cultorum ‘Earliest of All’ – Golden-yellow globes in mid-May, 20in.
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cultorum ‘Our Gold’ – Long-blooming, golden yellow globes in late May-June, 18in.
europeaus – Clear yellow globes in late May-June, 18in.
europeaus f. compactus ‘Lemon Supreme’– Lemon yellow cupped blooms, 12in.
UVULARIA grandiflorum (Large Flowered Bellwort) – Deep-yellow bells on graceful
nodding stalks in May. Makes dense 2 ft clumps, does not wander. Vt woodlander.
VERATRUM formosanum – Spires of dark starry flowers in summer, above narrow
pleated leaves. 18in. Wet or dry soil, sun or dappled light. A tidy plant from China.
VERONICA *ceaspitosa – A 2in. mat of small blue flower spikes in spring, slowly
spreading with tiny, oval, glossy leaves. For a sunny rock garden.
FERNS
We value ferns for the intricate form and textural subtlety they lend to the garden. While
generally associated with shady places, we grow several ferns that thrive in exposed sunny
sites. All the ferns we offer are propagated here at the nursery (mostly from spores) and some
are rarely, if ever, available elsewhere in the nursery trade.
ADIANTUM (Maidenhair Ferns) – As beautiful as the name implies.
*aleuticum (Western Maidenhair Fern) – For the collector/specialist, not the casual
gardener. The distinction between this and A. pedatum is a scientific hair-splitter.
aleuticum ‘Serpentine Dwarf’ – Dainty, upright, funnel-form fronds, 6-8in tall. An
excellent small specimen for the moist sunny rock garden. True from spore.
aleuticum var. subpumilum (Dwarf Western Maidenhair Fern) – A tidy dwarf
maidenhair with horizontal fans and densely spaced pinnules, only 4-6in tall. Needs
constantly moist soil, bright shade and no direct sun. Known only from a few remote
sites on the sea-cliffs of Vancouver Island but has persisted here for many years.
pedatum (Northern Maidenhair) – Beautiful lacy fronds with wiry black stems forming
large, impressive clumps. Prefer cool shade but adaptable to some direct sun if the
soil is rich and moist. A first-class woodland plant, 18-24in. Vermont native.
pedatum ‘Billingsae’ – All the characteristics of our northern maidenhair but with the
leafy parts deeply quilted. Found in the hills of Woodstock, Vt in 1929 and never
relocated. True from spore.
*pedatum ‘Miss Sharples’ – Same as the species but the foliage has a distinct yellow cast.
‘Sun Maiden’ – A sterile hybrid that appeared here spontaneously in a group of
subpumilum about 20 years ago. This robust maidenhair makes extremely dense
clumps and holds its fronds in the horizontal plane, with the pinnules overlapping and
twisted on the stalks. Fabulous all summer, in full sun, with rich moist soil, 20in tall x
36in wide or more with time. Propagated by division.
venustum (Himalayan Maidenhair) – A small, lacy fern forming large colonies. New
fronds emerge bronze-pink with black stems in late spring. Slow growing at first,
then colonizes rapidly in woodland conditions. Very hardy with snow cover, 8-10in.
viridimontanum (Green Mountain Maidenhair) – A fertile hybrid between the Western
Maidenhair and the Northern Maidenhair. New spring growth is purple-pink and the
pinnules are distinctly triangular. These make handsome clumps in shade or sun in
continually moist soil, 18-24in. Endemic to serpentine woodlands and outcroppings
in northern Vt and SW Quebec. Spore grown. Nearly unknown in the nursery trade.
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ASPLENIUM
scolopendrium (Hart’s-Tongue Fern) – Evergreen with long, tongue-shaped fronds with
conspicuous linear sori. For a steep shaded slope among limestone rocks, or broken
concrete blocks. Can be difficult to establish, 8-16 in. Rare US native.
trichomanes var trichomanes (Maidenhair Spleenwort) – Pretty, jeweled, evergreen
tuffets. Native to rocky crevices in Vt but easily adaptable to gritty soil in shaded,
elevated sites. One of the easiest and most rewarding rock ferns for the garden, 4-8in.
ATHYRIUM (Lady Ferns) All for loose rich soil in shade.
‘Ghost’ – Upright, frosted grey-green fronds with dark purple stems. A vigorous hybrid
between A. felix-femina and A. niponicum var. pictum, 24-36in. Haunting.
niponicum. var. pictum (Japanese Painted Fern) – Haunting shades of silver and purple
with contrasting dark veins and stems. Color may take a couple of years to fully
develop and is often variable from year to year and even on the same plant. Needs
good snow cover in winter and makes large colonies. When well grown, this fern is
fresh all summer and is as stunning as any of the fancy named varieties, 18in.
niponicum ‘Apple Court’ – Similar to A. var. pictum, but the tips of the fronds are
ruffled and crested, 18in.
niponicum ‘Samauri Sword’ – Strong silvery markings and maroon stems. Very
handsome and vigorous colonizer in rich soil, 18in.
DRYOPTERIS (Wood Ferns) – All make upright stately clumps in the shaded garden.
crassirhizoma (Thick-Stemmed Wood Fern) – Huge vase-shaped clumps with long
arching fronds, 2-3ft. Emerging fronds are especially beautiful.
filix-mas ‘Cristata Jackson’ (Crested Male Fern) – All the tips are attractively
ruffled and crested. Makes large clumps very fast, 2-3ft.
linearis polydactyla – (Slender Crested Male Fern) Very slender fronds with longfingered crests at the tips, creating a light airy effect, 3-4ft. Very vigorous clumper.
GYMNOCARPIUM *dryopteris – An aggressive colonizer with finely-cut, triangular
fronds. Adaptable to many soil conditions, 3in. tall and spreading far and wide.
LYGODIUM palmatum (Climbing Fern) – A very unusual native fern, recently extirpated
in Vt. It’s soft lacy fertile fronds clamber up on neighboring shrubbery to 4 ft. Makes
large showy colonies in moist, sandy, peaty soil in full sun or bright shade.
Propagated by division. We may be the only source for this plant in the US.
MATTEUCCIA struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) – Large, handsome, fast-growing colonizer.
Too rambunctious for small gardens, 3-5ft. Vt native, with edible fiddleheads.
OSMUNDA cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern) – A large vase-shaped fern with beautiful,
cinnamon colored, fertile fronds 40-60in. Shade or sun with rich moist soil. Vt native.
POLYSTICHUM braunii (Braun’s Holly Fern) – Tall, lustrous, erect, vase-shaped fern.
Needs loamy, rich soil with lime added and time to establish, 24-36in. Vt native.
WOODSIA ilvensis (Rusty Woodsia) – A Vt native, endemic to exposed ledges in full sun!
Grows in neat hairy tuffets. A very rugged and adaptable fern. 4-8in.
DWARF AND UNUSUAL CONIFERS
We continue to propagate and grow a nice selection of interesting and unusual conifers.
We focus primarily on slow-growing and dwarf plants for the rock garden and larger
varieties with exotic sculptural habits. We have an especially exciting collection of Larch
cultivars. Our conifer listing is available in printed form upon request at the nursery and can
also be down-loaded from our website: www.cadysfallsnursery.com
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AQUATICS and p l a n t s f o r w e t s i t e s
ACORUS calamus ‘Variegatus’ (Variegated Sweet Flag) – Handsome green and whitestriped leaves, 42in tall. Aggressive spreader in up to 12in of water. From Asia
CALTHA – Sturdy plants for soggy soils or shallow standing water.
palustrus var. palustris – Clear yellow flowers. Aggressively colonizing by rooting at
the branch nodes. 14 in.
polypetala (Giant Marsh Marigold) – Large, heart-shaped leaves and golden-yellow
flowers 3in. across. 20in tall.
DARMERA peltata – Pink flowers on bare 18in stalks in early spring s, followed by
striking round-ribbed leaves 10in across. Makes large, dramatic colonies in wet soil
or in shallow water. At it’s best in afternoon shade. 3ft.
HELONIAS bullata (Swamp Pink) – Dense spires of bright pink flowers above basal
rosettes of lily-like leaves in late May. For wet soil, 18in. clumps. SE native
IRIS –These irises are at home in mucky soil or in shallow standing water.
hexagona (Louisiana Iris) ‘Dorothea Williamson’ – Rich plum-purple
flowers with yellow centers in June on 36in branching stems.
laevigata ‘Snowdrift’ – Beautiful white flowers, flushed with lavender in June, 2ft.
LYSICHITON – Dramatic specimens for pond edge or swampy places. Slow growing.
americanus (Western Skunk Cabbage) – 10in bright yellow hoods appear in May,
followed by dramatic 2ft leaves. For shallow water or sog, preferably in PM shade.
camtschatcensis (Asian Skunk Cabbage) – 12in clear white hoods with contrasting green
spadix appear in early May, followed by glossy leaves up to 30in long making a
startling effect at pond edge or in rich muck. Rare and first class!!
PARNASSIA asarifolia (Asarum-Leaved Grass-of-Parnassus) – Neat, round leaves and
delicate white, 1 1/2in flowers with distinct dark veining in Sept & Oct. 12in. Needs
wet acid soil in shade. This southeastern native astounds plant lovers who see it
blooming bravely in Oct! A first class plant by any standards.
PELTANDRA virginica (Arrow Arum) – Wavy, arrow-shaped leaves form large,
handsome, upright specimens in shallow water. First-class Vt native, 36in.
PINGUICULA grandiflora (Butterwort) – Violet-like, purple flowers above prostrate
rosettes of sticky, slippery leaves which trap and digest small insects. For constantly
moist sand or mossy rocks, 4-6in. Reseeding into nice colonies. European native.
PRIMULA – Primroses for naturalizing around pond edges and wet places.
japonica (Japanese Primrose) – Please refer to the perennial listing for details
rosea ‘Gigus’ – Vivid pink flowers emerge in early spring before the leaves. This
species prefers very wet or soggy soil in sun, 8in. Clump forming.
SARRACENIA purpurea (Northern Pitcher Plant) – Dark red, 6in bug-ingesting pitchers,
dramatic maroon flowers on 18in stalks in June. A Vt native bog-dweller, easily
grown in wet peaty sand or in living sphagnum moss. This is not a pond edge plant!
SCIRPUS hudsonianus (Trichophorum alpinum) – Delightful, small native sedge for poor
wet limey soil, an abundance of fine white, hair-like flowers in summer, 10-12in.
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ACER (Maple)
palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ (Japanese Maple) – A generic, shrubby red-leaved maple.
Here it dies back to the snow-line in an extreme winter, otherwise will needs some
pruning to restore shapeliness. Stunning with sun light coming thu the leaves!
pseudosieboldianum (Korean Maple) – A small tree with nicely cut leaves, similar to
Japanese Maple but quite hardy to 20ft and easily shaped. Deep mahogany in the fall.
BETULA (Birch) nigra ‘Little King’ – (Dwarf River Birch) A handsome small tree with
tremendous ornamental potential. Young branches have a lovely purple cast and older
trunks have showy, exfoliating golden bark. Multi-stemmed and compact, 6-10in per
yr. As the plant gains height, prune out the lower branches to expose the showy bark.
BUXUS microphylla ‘Morris Dwarf’ (Boxwood) – A miniature, shiny-leaved, evergreen
hedgehog for rock garden or trough, 1/2 -1in per yr. Needs winter snow cover.
CERCIDIPHYLLUM *
japonicum (Katsura Tree) – Attractive heart-shaped leaves emerge reddish purple in
spring, mature to green in summer and turn shades of gold, orange and red in fall.
40-60ft. Autumn leaves emit an aroma suggestive of burnt sugar.
japonicum ‘Heronswood Globe’ (Dwarf Katsura Tree) – A small compact, rounded tree
with pretty heart-shaped leaves. The new growth continues thru the summer, giving
the effect of a brilliant, pink halo. Prune minimally for compactness. 6-10in per yr.
DAPHNE – These plants are legendary for their powerful fragrance that fills the air in late
spring. The dwarf varieties are best in lean, well-drained soil, in full summer sun and
with snow cover in winter. Daphnes tend to have short, sweet, floriferous lives. If a
plant stays with us for ten years, we are very pleased. All are in short supply.
cneorum eximia – Bright pink flowers on a vigorous, prostrate shrub. Very floriferous
at an early age, 6in tall and up to 36in across. A first-class plant for northern gardens.
mezereum (February Daphne) – An upright shrub with wands of purple-pink, fragrant
flowers in April. Easy to grow in garden soils, re-seeds abundantly, 2-4 ft.
x schlyteri – Pink/purple flowers on a compact, mound, 6”x18”. Easy and persistent in
the sunny rock garden, especially with good snow cover.
EMPETRUM nigrum (Black Crowberry) ‘Winter Minke’ – A creeping shrublet with small
dark green leaves and small purple, urn-shaped flowers in spring. An especially tidy
form of our native species. Easily grown in extra-peaty soil in sun.
HYGRANGEA *serrata – The delicate lace-cap flowers are pink in alkaline soils and blue
in acidic soils. Long-blooming in summer on a compact, rounded shrub with toothed,
dark green leaves, 3-5ft. Very tidy shrub for dappled light or afternoon shade.
KALMIA latifolia (Mountain Laurel) – Dwarf forms of our native mountain laurel. All
have small glossy leaves and showy, pinwheel flowers in June. They are happy in sun
or bright shade (not deep hade) and thrive in acidic soils. Very reliable here, when
not exposed desiccating wind and sun in winter. They grow 4-6in per year.
‘Elf’ – Light pink in bud, opening to pure white.
‘Little Linda’ – Red buds open white, then turn pink.
‘Minuet’ – Light pink buds open to white with cinnamon-maroon banding.
‘Tinkerbell’ – Deep pink buds open to paler pink flowers in June. Miniature.
MAGNOLIA tripetala (Umbrella Magnolia) – A 30-40ft multi-trunked, shade-loving tree,
with immense 18-24 in. shiny green leaves. Erect creamy flowers and interesting,
cone-like pink fruits, 4 to 6 inches long in late summer and fall. Fast-growing in rich
soil and reliably hardy once established in a woodland setting.
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RHODODENDRON – These rhododendrons prefer plenty of sunshine but do not want to
be stressed by hot afternoon sun. Alternately, they do not flower well in deep shade.
Should be sited so that they are not exposed to desiccating wind and sun in winter.
They need moderately infertile, moisture-retentive, acidic soil, with a year-round
mulch and an occasional application of acid fertilizer. Digging several inches of peat
moss into the soil has been the key to success in our relatively high pH soils.
‘Greg’s Pink’ – Slow-growing mound, covered with double lavender-pink flowers
in June-July. 6in x 18in, deciduous. (Not a legitimate name)
impeditum – A dwarf, bony shrub with tiny evergreen leaves and violet-blue flowers.
A classic rock garden specimen, attractive in and out of bloom, 18in.
kiusianum ‘Alba’ – Clusters of small, white flowers covering a low compact plant in
June. Deciduous, 1ft tall by 2 ft wide
kiusianum ‘Berg’s Best Pink’ – Abundant, small bright pink flowers with pale centers,
Semi-deciduous, 24in. (Not a legitimate name, but a very nice plant)
‘Moerheim’ – A beautiful impeditum hybrid with rosy-lavender flowers
and small shiny, evergreen leaves, 2ft dwarf.
mollis hybrids – Seedlings from a statuesque old plant in West Charleston Vt. Covers
itself in intense salmon-orange flowers. Deciduous to 5-6 ft or more.
schlippenbachii – 3in pale pink flowers open before the beautiful rounded leaves
appear. May not flower reliably, but a handsome plant. Deciduous, 6-8 ft. slow.
‘Steele’s Late & Lovely’ – Large coral-pink blossoms in late June, prostrate plant.
‘Wildwood Pixie Petticoat’ – Ruffled, lavender-pink flowers, 24-30in. Deciduous.
ROBINIA pseudoacacia ‘Twisty Baby’ (Contorted Black Locust) – All parts of this
multi-stemmed tree, including the leaves, are contorted, giving it a nice lacy look.
Occasionally produces clusters of sweet, pea-like white flowers. Die-back in winter
has kept our garden specimen from becoming a full-sized tree. Thorny.
SALIX (Willow) – A variable genus from 3in to 80ft. Sun lovers, grown for their pretty
foliage, colored twigs and/or silky catkins in the spring. The dwarf varieties are
excellent specimens for the lean rock garden or trough. All are easily shaped.
argyrocarpa – A twiggy shrublet with lustrous pointed leaves. Not fussy in gritty soil.
1-2ft. From Newfoundland
babylonica ‘Crispa’ – Stiffly upright tree with fantastic leaves curled up like rams horns.
Dies to the snow line in harsh winters or should be pruned back for density.
*herbacea (Snowbed Willow) – A tiny creeping shrublet with round, shiny green leaves,
1-2in tall. Circumpolar willow, native on Mt. Washington. Very slow growing.
*hylematica – A carpeting, boney shrublet with shiny mouse eared leaves. Not fussy in
gritty soil. From the Himalayas.
jejuna – Minute prostrate shrublet from Newfoundland with semi-lustrous, mouse-eared
leaves and reddish twigs. Best in very lean, gravelly soil with limestone, 2in. Slow.
nakamurana var. yezo-alpina – A stiffly prostrate shrub with branches tightly adpressed
to the ground and mounding with age. New leaves are beautifully pubescent, turning
leathery in summer then yellow in fall. Grows about 10in per year.
*repens ‘Boyd’s Pendula’ – Fast growing, prostrate shrublet, with small lustrous leaves.
Nice cascading over rocks. Easy to grow.
*reticulata ‘Dwarf Form’ – A prostrate bonsai shrublet with pretty netted leaves for the
limey, boney rock garden. From Newfoundland. 2in.
*uva-ursa – Prostrate creeping shrublet with tiny rounded leaves, 2in. Best in very lean
gravelly soil. Arctic plant, widespread near the summits of the White Mts
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vestita (Rock Willow) – Dwarf bushy plant with beautiful, small round, netted leaves,
and prominent bright red buds. An excellent dwarf woody plant for the rock garden,
8-18in. Native to the mountains of the far north.
ULMUS (Elm) – Small-leaved, bony shrubs or very small trees for the rock garden. Bark is
lumpy and aged looking. Can be kept bonsai-like with hard pruning in the spring.
Best when sited for maximun snow cover in winter, in far northern gardens.
parvifolia ‘Seiju’ – Very small dark green, serrated leaves, 6 in. a year.
x hollandica ‘Jacqueline Hillier’ – Tight herringbone fans of serrated leaves,12 in a year.
VACCINIUM (Cranberries) – Garden-worthy varietes of our native cranberries. Sun-loving
plants, adaptable to a wide range of acidic soils.
macrocarpon ‘Ben Lear’ (Large Cranberry) – A vigorous rambling, shrublet with shiny
leaves and large edible, red fruit in the fall. Mounding to 10in and spreading.
macrocarpon ‘Hamilton’ – A dwarf, prostrate form of our native Large Cranberry with
handsome, shiny evergreen leaves, small pink flowers and red fruit. Makes an
exquisitely tidy, well-behaved specimen for the rock garden or trough, 2 in.
vitis-idaea ‘Micro-Minus’ – (Dwarf Mountain Cranberry) An extremely diminutive matforming shrublet with tiny pink flowers, for rock garden, 1in tall and spreading.
VINES
AKEBIA quinata (Chocolate Vine) – Small fragrant maroon flowers in spring and, edible
3in purple fruits in fall (in warm protected sites only). Nice neat compound leaves.
Climbs to 20ft by twining stems.
CLEMATIS
Large-flowered hybrids – These climb and attach persistently by clasping leaf stems.
‘General Sikorski’ – Dark, lavender-blue flowers 8-12ft. June.
‘Gypsy Queen’– Rich, velvety-purple. 8-12ft. July
Small-flowered varieties – Vigorous, floriferous and disease-resistant.
*dasyandra ‘Variegated’ – Small pinkish-purple bells with re-curved tips in late summer
and deep green leaves marked with silver, 6-20ft. From China
Non-clinging varieties – These scramble up through shrubs or small trees.
addisonii – Small urn-shaped bells, reddish purple with creamy tips in July, 2-3ft.
‘Arabella’ – Beautiful, upturned, blue flowers, 2-4ft.
*durandii – Rich purple-blue flowers with golden centers, 4-5ft.
recta ‘Velvet Night’ – Rich purple foliage in spring and small, fragrant, fringed, white
flowers in early summer. Prune to the ground in spring, 8ft
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DON AND LELA AVERY
637 Duhamel Rd. Morrisville Vt., 05661
Telephone: (802) 888-5559
E- m a il : av er y @ v tu sa .n et
www.cadysfallsnursery.com
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