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Eryngiumplanum‘BlueHobbit’SeaHollyAdorable yet prickly thistle-like flowers in summer and deeply toothed foliage provide amazing texture in stunning shades of blue. Although quite small at 8-12”tall, it still provides the same contrasting texture and intense color as its larger cousins making it perfect for a rockery or container. Prefers very well-drained or dry sandy soil. Drought tolerant and tolerant of salt spray.Plant12”apart.

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Euphorbiaamygdaloidesvar.robbiaeRobb’sorWoodSpurgeUseful as a groundcover for its speedy growth, clean attractive rich green foliage at about 12”, and tolerance for dry shade, or sunny conditions. Its greenish-yellow flower bracts are borne on stems in May and June above the dark green rosettes of leaves. It is quite disease and insect free, deer proof, and reliably tough. Plant18”apart.

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Fragariax‘Lipstick’FloweringStrawberry Deeppink 1” flowers cover the handsome, deep green foliage of ‘Lipstick’ from May into October. They are sensational in hanging baskets, window boxes, or as edging for a walk or border. Runners produce a grace-ful, trailing effect on the 6” plant which is easy to grow, vigorous, hardy, semi-evergreen, and has edible though bland-flavored berries. Plant24”apart.

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Filipendularubra‘Venusta’QueenofthePrairieThis native selection forms large clumps of deeply divided foliage that grows 3-7’. In the summer, tall stems of pinkastilbe-like flowers rise above the bright green leaves. Prefers moist soil and is great for naturalized areas, wet meadows or moist areas along streams or ponds.Plant24”apart.

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Epimediumxversicolor‘Sulphureum’Barrenwort‘Sulphureum’ has the same great performance in dryish shade as E. rubrum and sports masses of small deep yellow star-shaped flowers in April. At 12” in height, the heart-shaped leaves on wiry stems are bronze when young, then mature to green. Mass in the foreground of a shady bed or use as edging. Cut old foliage to the ground in spring so that flowers will be visible. Plant12”apart.

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Epimediumxyoungianum‘Niveum’Barrenwort/Bishop’sHatDelicate as can be, short-spurred white flowers dangle above medium green foliage a little later in spring than other Epimedium. New heart-shaped leaves have a reddish hue and soon mature to green, forming a 6-8” tall clump. A three-season-interest ground cover for shade with deep red fall foliage.Plant12”apart.

Euphorbiapolychroma‘Bonfire’CushionSpurgeUpper leaves turn from green to reddish-purple and orange and by mid-summer are burgundy-red. Bright yellow to chartreuse bracts top the foliage in late spring, persisting for several weeks. The eye-catching foliage grows 18” tall. Re-quires well-drained soil. PP#18585Plant24”apart.

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Epimediumxwarleyense‘OrangeQueen’BarrenwortDainty orange-copper flowers appear in mid to late spring just above the 8-10” tall foliage. The new heart-shaped leaves in spring are pale green with a red tinge, transforming to solid green in summer and bronze-red in fall. Perfect for dry shade or around and under evergreen shrubs and trees. Slow to spread but well worth the wait! Plant12”apart.Zones4-8

Eryngiumplanum‘JadeFrost’VariegatedSeaHollyVariegated bluish-green basal leaves with white margins add interest in the border all season and make an attractive back-drop to the silvery-blue stems and flow-ers that rise above in summer. Bloom height is 24-30” and foliage height is 6-8”. Prefers well-drained soil and tolerates poor soils. PP#17370Plant18”apart.

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EupatoriumcoelestinumHardyAgeratum(syn. Conoclinium coelestinum)Use in moist meadows or for erosion control where this freely spreading na-tive will attract pollinators and provide nectar for butterflies and native bees. In late summer soft-textured paleblue flower clusters appear on 2-3’ tall foli-age and continue into September and October. Blooming meadow partners include Lobelia, Rudbeckia and Soli-dago. Plant24”apart.

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Eupatoriumdubium‘LittleJoe’DwarfJoePyeWeedThis handy dwarf Joe Pye (3-4’) has a host of attributes besides attracting butterflies, birds, and bees. Thriving in moist, sandy soil with some acidity, its palepink flowers appear in clusters on red stems in September. Content to softly complement many other late summer-fall bloomers, try it with Asters, Rudbeckias of all sorts, and Solidago. Who says fall gardens are boring! PP#16122 Plant18”apart.

Eupatoriummaculatum‘Gateway’JoePyeWeedThis native has large stately, graceful flower heads of duskyrose-pink on strong red 5–6’ stems that open during August and provide a late summer and early fall complement to autumn colors. Its flower heads will be a magnet to butterflies. Handsome medium green leaves with a compact growth habit. Prefers some shade in hot afternoon sun. Plant24”apart.

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Euphorbiacharacias‘GlacierBlue’MediterraneanSpurgeCool blue-gray leaves with broad creamy edges are held horizontally on upright sturdy stems and are topped with creamywhite and greenish bracts in spring. The 12-24” tall foliage with provide architectural interest in mixed containers. Prefers well-drained soil. Try with Hakonechloa ‘All Gold’ and purple or black Heuchera. PP#19027Plant18”apart.

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Euphorbiaxmartinii‘AscotRainbow’SpurgeA pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Vivid variegated leaves of lime to blue-green with golden yellow margins show hints of pinkish-red in cooler temperatures. Clusters of lime green, cream and red flowers in spring appear above the 20” foliage. PP#21401Plant18”apart.

Gaillardiaxgrandiflora‘ArizonaSun’BlanketFlowerArizona Sun is an outstanding new variety, which will produce a profusion of large fieryredandyellowflowers June through August. Its compact mounding habit makes it a wonderful choice for a sunny border planting, growing to 12”. Attracts butterflies. Plant15”apart.

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Gaillardiaxgrandiflora‘SunsetCutie’REALFLOR®COMPACTSeriesBlanketFlowerSun-loving blanket flower offers vibrant color all summer and this compact va-riety is no exception. Blooms with two layers of deep red petals and fringed creamyyellow tips are exceptionally long-lasting. This prolific bloomer only needs an occasional deadheading to keep it looking great all summer. Plant12”apart.


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GaillardiaxgrandifloraMesa™‘Peach’BlanketFlowerWarm peachy-orange flowers with yellow-tipped petals appear in early summer and the remarkable non-fading flowers continue to bloom until frost. Foliage is dense and non-floppy with a height 16-18”. A long blooming season and extreme drought tolerance make this a winner in the full sun rock garden. Plant18”apart

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GaillardiaxgrandifloraMesa™‘Yellow’BlanketFlowerWarm, sunny summer days and blanket flower go together, especially with this bright yellow flowering cultivar. 16-18” tall foliage is compact and non-floppy with early flowering and long lasting, non-fading blooms. Whether in the cut flower garden or border, expect lots of color all season.Plant18”apart.

GaillardiaxgrandifloraMesa™‘Red’BlanketFlowerDeep red blooms from early summer to fall on well-branched foliage with a non-floppy habit. Long-lasting color-fast blooms is one of the highlights of the Mesa™ Series. Extreme drought tolerance translates to a winning performance in the rock garden, cut flower garden, border or container. Foliage is 16-18” tall.Plant24”apart.

Gauralindheimeri‘SiskiyouPink’PinkGauraClusters of nodding small flowers are pink with white tints here and there on arching stems above green foliage. Suitable to hot summers, this native Pink Gaura is gorgeous in the border all summer in a natural, informal sort of way. Height is about 30”. Try Gaura with low-mounding perennials like the Verbenas, Geraniums, or Sedums. Plant18”apart.

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Geraniumcantabrigiense‘Karmina’CranesBillIn late spring this cousin of ‘Biokovo’ hosts lovely rose-purple flowers above fragrant green foliage. An outstanding ground cover, the foliage spreads quickly and uniformly and shows off a beautiful reddish-orange color in fall. ‘Karmina’ reaches 10-12” in height and prefers average to moist well-drained soil. Plant18”apart.

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Geranium‘Lancastriense’(syn.G.sanguineumvar.striatum)CranesBillCreeping and carpet-like at 6”, lancastriense blooms heaviest in June and July, but the salmon-pinkflowers with a crimson vein will continue appear into late summer. Use in the sunny border with Iris ‘Caesar’s Brother’, Phlox ‘David’ and Salvia ‘Caramia’.Plant18”apart.

Geraniummacrorrhizum‘Bevan’sVariety’BigrootGeraniumThis species forms a dense ground cover that spreads by rhizomes and chokes out weeds. Magenta blooms in mid to late spring can be cut back hard when finished and will rebloom. Fragrant foliage turns an attractive red/bronze hue in the fall. Tolerates heat and humidity better than most other geranium species. Grows 8-12” tall. Plant18”apart.

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Geraniummacrorrhizum‘Ingwersen’sVariety’BigrootGeraniumSmall lightpinkflowers appear in clusters above the aromatic semi-evergreen leaves from the end of May through June on this weed-smothering ground cover. We like the bright bronze and scarlet of the leaves in fall and the compact carpeting effect at 12” in height. Plant18”apart.

Geraniummacrorrhizum‘Spessart’BigrootGeranium‘Spessart’ offers the same great ground cover attributes as ‘Bevan’s Variety’ and ‘Ingwersen’s Variety’ but with flowers that are almost white with a very slightpinkblush. Pink buds open to whitish blooms in summer and are held above the 12-15” tall fragrant foliage. Deeply lobed leaves turn bronze-red in fall.Plant12”apart.

GeraniummaculatumWildgeraniumThis native geranium mingles so naturally in the woodland border with cinnamon fern, columbine, woodland phlox and many others. Pinkish-lilac flowers modestly appear in late spring to early summer on 12-24” tall foliage with deeply lobed leaves that are up to 5” wide. Prefers some shade and moist, rich well-drained soil.Plant18”apart.

GaliumodoratumSweetWoodruffGalium is an herb-like ground cover with whorled shiny-green leaves that hug the ground at about 6”. It pros-pers in the shady, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil site it loves best. Fragrant tinywhiteflowers are a bonus in May and June. The foliage is fragrant when dried. Galium works well under shrubs or in a naturalized area. Plant18”apart.

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Gauralindheimeri‘SoWhite’WhiteGauraBright white flowers appear in wand-like panicles above the green foliage through the summer. Among the most prolific and longest flowering perennials, it will tolerate heat and humidity. Good drainage is essential. Grows ” tall. Plant18”apart.

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Geraniummaculatum‘Chatto’WildGeraniumThe lilac-pink flowers of this native culti-var are a bit pinker and appear earlier in spring than the species. 20” tall foliage has deeply dissected leaves and prefers moist, well-drained soil, and will toler-ate full sun if kept moist. Plants may go dormant in summer so group with native Carex, ferns and late season perennials such as Asters.Plant18”apart.

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Gentiana‘TrueBlue’GentianJust before the flowers open they have a striking resemblance to old-fashioned blue holiday light bulbs. Deep ‘Gentian’ blue flowers bloom from bottom to top of the upright foliage in mid-summer to early fall. Well-branched foliage with somewhat glossy lance-shaped leaves form 18” tall clumps. PP#20433Plant18”apart.

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Geraniumcantabrigiense‘Biokovo’CranesBillPerennialPlantoftheYear2015This lovely white-flowering Geranium with its bit of pinkborder is a sure winner. A valuable ground cover at 12”, the shiny leaves turn fiery red in the fall and are somewhat evergreen. Expect the flowers in June and July. An added bonus is the spicy fragrance of the foliage throughout the season. Plant18”apart.

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GeraniumsanguineumBloodyCranesBillGlowing flowers of reddish-purple from June into August will take your breath away. Then in the fall, the dark green leaves which look like asterisks, turn a bright red—thus the nickname Bloody Cranes Bill. At about 6” in height, it will benefit from a bit of shade in the hottest months of our Maryland summer. Plant18”apart.

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Geraniumx‘Rozanne’CranesBillPerennialPlantoftheYear2008Now considered one of the longest-blooming Geraniums introduced, expect large 2” violet-blueflowers with a tiny white center from June to frost. It grows about 20”tall and 24” wide. If Geraniums are your passion the heat tolerance of ‘Rozanne’ makes her irresistible. Expect a red fall foliage display after a summer of deep green slightly marbled leaf color. PP#12175Plant24”apart.

Geraniumsanguineum‘Album’ BloodyCranesBill‘Album’ has clear whiteflowers at 10-18”. Notoriously tolerant of heat and cold, the sanguineums will flower well if provided partial sun (or even full sun if irrigation is possible during droughty summer times), but good drainage is essential. Blooming for 6-8 weeks, it will combine well with many other perennials and brighten garden designs from June through July. Plant18”apart.

Geraniumsanguineum‘MaxFrei’CranesBillPopular for its compact, fast-growing, attractive foliage and profusion of dependable deepmagentaflowers from June into August. What a hardy groundcover at 6-10”.Plant18”apart.

Geraniumxoxonianum‘WargravePink’CranesBillThis vigorous hardy Geranium with its pinkflowersgrows well in open woodlands or in roomy mixed borders where it can weave and climb among other plants. Through June and July it will delight you as it hangs over walls, looks great in containers, or covers spent bulb foliage at a height of 12–15”. Try it with Artemisia or the variegated foliage Phalaris for a bright look. Plant18”apart.

Gypsophilarepens‘Alba’CreepingBaby’sBreathAdorable petite white flowers bloom in profusion covering the grey-green foliage from early to mid-summer. Trimming back immediately after the first flowering will encourage re-blooming. At4-6”tall, the creeping foliage will drape over rock walls or spill out of containers. Well drained light soil is essential for winter survival and plant is drought tolerant once established. Plant12”apart.

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HederahelixEnglishIvyAs a groundcover ivy will choke out weeds and provide glossy deep green cover year round. Foliage grows 12”high.Vigorous as a climber of walls or other upright structures, it can eventually reach up to 100’. 2” to 4” leaves are dark green with white veins. Provide partial shade and protection from winter damaging winds. Due to its aggressive nature, take care to avoid planting near unmanaged woodlands or other sensitive areas.Plant6-12” apart.Zones4-9

Hederahelix‘Baltica’BalticIvy The dark green evergreen leaves have distinctive white veins and are slightly smaller than H. helix, climbing rapidly up to 40’ or to a height of 8-12” as a ground cover.Plant6-12”apart.

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Heliopsishelianthoides‘SummerSun’FalseSunflower This native provides a never-ending sup-ply of golden-yellow semi-double long-stemmed daisies that resemble small sun-flowers, above glossy deep green foliage. Great for cutting and attracting butterflies and other pollinators. We have chosen it for its more compact growth habit at 3-4’than other Heliopsis. Plant18”apart.

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Helianthusangustifolius‘FirstLight’WillowLeafSunflowerBlooms of goldenyellow have dark brown eyes in mid fall. A sturdy self-supporting sunflower with narrow elongated foliage to 4’ tall, this makes it great for planting in the back of the border. Try leaving the stalks and seed heads up in the winter for seasonal appeal and food for the birds. PP#13150. Plant24”apart.

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Helianthusx‘LemonQueen’LemonQueenSunflowerThis tall and stately perennial sunflower will reach 5-8’high and blooms in July-September. Single layered lemonyellow flowers are 2” across, offering masses of simple daisies. It is drought tolerant and low maintenance for natu-ralistic gardens. Plant24”apart.

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HeleniumautumnaleMariachi™‘Salsa’Helen’sFlower,SneezeweedSpice up the sunny border from June to September with tomato-red flowers that top 18-20” tall foliage. Red petals surround a dark brown cone and make fantástico cut flowers. Trim in early June to promote branching and a larger display of blooms. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. PP#25975Plant24”apart.

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HeleniumautumnaleMariachi™‘Fuego’Helen’sFlower,SneezeweedMasses of blooms with gold and orangepetals that surround large brown cones supply seemingly endless cut flowers and sizzling hot color in mid to late summer. Compact, well-branched foliage grows to 18-20”. Prefers average, well-drained soil. Bred by Arie Blom of the Netherlands. PP#25877 Plant24”apart.

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HeleniumautumnaleMariachi™‘Sombrero’Helen’sFlower,SneezeweedA bright yellow partner to ‘Fuego’ and ‘Salsa’ with the same terrific branching habit that means loads of blooms covering dark green foliage in mid summer to fall. Lemon yellow petals surround a prominent yellow cone. Grows 18-20” tall. PP#25968 Plant24”apart.

GeumCocktails™‘MaiTai’AvensIf you really want to know what the flower color is...google ‘Mai Tai’ im-ages. Semi-double apricotflowers have a crimson-red and yellow center and petals age to pink. Blooms appear atop burgundy-red 16-18” tall stems in mid to late spring over mounding foli-age with scalloped leaves of medium green. PP#22433Plant18”apart.

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Heliopsishelianthoidesvar.scabra‘BurningHearts’FalseSunflowerCome one, come all…butterflies and other pollinators hear the call. Con-trasting goldenyellow flowers with a large red eye sit atop plum-purple stems from mid-summer into fall. This showy native selection is tolerant of many soils types and grows 3-4’ tall. Plant18”apart.

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Helleborusorientalis‘Brandywine’ LentenRoseThis is a wonderful introduction from long time hellebore breeder, David Culp. The flower colors will vary from white,yellow,pink,burgundyandpurpletonearlyblack on single, semi-double and double blooms. It blooms in early spring with nice evergreen foliage and grows to 18” in height. Plant18”apart.

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HelleborusxballardiaeHGC‘PinkFrost’HelleborusGoldCollection®LentenRoseWelcome sights in February after a long cold winter are the burgundy buds and dustypink to whitish blooms that mature to a rosy red and continue to bloom into April. Imagine the deep green silvery brushed foliage and the burgundy stems and buds emerging 12-15” above a snow dusted garden. Spring is around the corner! PP#21063 Plant18”apart.

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Helleborusx‘IvoryPrince’LentenRoseThis hybrid has attractive blue green, evergreen foliage. 12-18” in height. Blooms late winter to early spring with pink flushed buds that open up to ivory blooms streaked with rose and char-treuse. Combine with shade tolerant ground covers such as Ajuga, Lamium and Phlox stolonifera. PP#16199. Plant18”apart.

HelleborusxballardiaeHGC‘MahoganySnow’HelleborusGoldCollection®LentenRoseOutward-facing creamywhite flowers with a dustyrose reverse begin appear-ing in January and continue for several weeks. Attractive foliage has red stems and dark green leaves with lighter green veins. Grows 12-15” tall. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and plenty of organic matter. PP#23898 Plant18”apart.

HelleborusxericsmithiiHGC‘Champion’HelleborusGoldCollection®LentenRosePink buds open in late January-February and reveal creamywhite flowers that are striking against the dark green foli-age. Outward-facing blooms continue to March and are held on 15-18” tall stems. Plant in mass with other Gold Collection Helleborus for an even longer season of blooms. PPAF Plant18”apart.

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HelleborusxFrostkiss®Penny’sPink®LentenRosePenny blooms a delightful mauvepink from late winter to mid-spring, but that’s not all! The spring foliage starts out bronze-green with deep pink veins and purple stems and is especially nice against the early purple flower buds. As the season progresses the veins become bright green, complimenting the long-lasting pink flowers. 18-24” tall. PP#24149 Plant24”apart.

HelleborusxFrostkiss®‘Molly’sWhite’LentenRoseHeavily silver-veined dark green foli-age and dark stems hold purewhite flowers from February to April. The outward-facing blooms are a beauty to behold in the early spring garden as winter slowly fades. Clumps grow 24” tall by 24” wide. PP#25685Plant24”apart.

HelleborusxFrostkiss®‘Anna’sRed’LentenRoseNew foliage emerges bronze-green with hot pink veins and deep purple buds and reddish-purple flowers are held on dark red stems in late winter. Leaves age to dark green with cream marbling and outward-facing blooms continue profusely into spring. Grows 18-24” tall and wide. PP#24720Plant18”apart.

HelleborusxFrostkiss®Dorothy’sDawn™LentenRoseAnother exceptional late blooming Hellebore from the Frostkiss® Series with foliage similar to ‘Penny’s Pink’ and with palepink and cream outward-facing flowers that are long lasting from February to April. Grows 24” tall and wide. Plant with spring blooming bulbs, Galium and ferns. PPAFPlant24”apart.

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HelleborusxballardiaeHGC‘SpringParty’HelleborusGoldCollection®LentenRoseThis party starts in late winter as the creamy-white outward-facing blooms be-gin to appear above mottled gray-green foliage with distinct silvery veins. Blooms fade to green and continue into early spring. Grows 18” tall. PP#22021Plant18”apart.

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HelleborusorientalisLentenRoseKnown as one of the earliest flowering perennials in our area, the Lenten Rose’s blooms appear on 18” stems in very early spring and persist for up to 8 weeks. The large flowers range from cream to plum with a hint of green. Given rich, well-drained soil and shade, it will self-sow, creating a colony of plants with hand-some evergreen leaves. An excellent choice for a deer resistant ground cover.Plant18”apart.

Helleborusxericsmithii‘Pirouette’LentenRoseSay goodbye to winter as the creamywhite blooms with a lightpink reverse begin to appear in early March. This Hellebore is very floriferous with blooms continuing into April. Plant in the shade garden with Christmas Fern, Carex, and deep pink or red Hellebores such as ‘Penny’s Pink’ or ‘Anna’s Red’. Grows 15-18” tall. PPAF Plant18”apart.

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HelleborusxFrostkiss®Glenda’sGloss®LentenRoseThis first year blooming Hellebore comes with gorgeous marbled foliage that offers a stunning backdrop to the outward-facing violet-white blooms. Exceptionally long blooming from February to April, Frostkiss® Hellebores emerge from the cold and often snow covered ground to welcome spring and continue a show of lasting deer-resistant color for weeks. 24” tall. PPAF Plant24”apart.

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HelleborusxFrostkiss®Moondance™LentenRoseDark green foliage with silver veins is topped withwhite flowers that have a chartreuse center and age to pale green. Grows 24” tall. Exceptionally long bloom-ing from February to April, Frostkiss® Hellebores emerge from the cold and often snow covered ground to welcome spring and continue a show of lasting deer-resistant color for weeks. PPAF Plant24”apart.

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HelleborusxFrostkiss®Pippa’sPurple®LentenRoseSilver mottled deep green foliage offers a stunning backdrop to the outward-facing burgundy flowers that have darker purple speckles. Grows 24” tall. Exceptionally long blooming from February to April, Frostkiss® Hellebores emerge from the cold and often snow covered ground to welcome spring and continue a show of lasting deer-resistant color for weeks. PP#27121 Plant24”apart.

HelleborusxFrostkiss®Reanna’sRuby™LentenRoseBeautiful marbled foliage is topped withruby-red flowers in late winter to early spring. Each flower has dark burgundy speckles. Mounded foliage grows 24” tall. Exceptionally long blooming from February to April. Prefers humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. PPAF Plant24”apart.

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WinterJewels‘CherryBlossom’

Blooms have cherryred edges and veins with a red

starburst center. 18-22” tall.

WinterJewels‘CottonCandy’

Charming doubles in shades of lightpink. Grows 12-14”

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WinterJewels‘GoldenLotus’

A vigorous grower with fully double flowers in shades of

yellow. Grows 18”tall.

WinterJewels‘RubyWine’

Burgundy single flowers are cup-shaped with contrasting

white stamens. 18-22”

WinterJewels‘JadeTiger’

Double green flowers have red-edged petals. Grows 10-

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WinterJewels‘OnyxOdyssey’

Near black double flowers with contrasting creamy yel-low stamens. Grows 18-22”.

WinterJewels‘PeppermintIce’

Double cup-shaped blooms are shades of pink, with red

veining. 18-22” tall.

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HelleborusxhybridusWinterJewels™This phenomenal collection of Helleborus orientalis hybrids are singles and doubles in remarkable colors with large 3-4” diameter dropping flowers. All are profuse bloomers and have been hand-bred and selected by one of the world’s best Hellebores hybrid-izers, Marietta O’Byrne. Plant18”apart.

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Hemerocallisfulva DaylilyThe fulva is the Daylily we most often see at woodland’s edge or along the side of the road. Its clear orangeflowersappear on 3–4’ stems in July and it thrives in sun or semi-shade. This daylily will pair well with Summer Phlox.Plant18”apart.

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Hemerocallis‘Gail’sFragrantTreasure’Rick Watson is proud to introduce this beautiful new cultivar. Named after his wife Gail, this fragrant daylily has large lightyellowflowers with curved ruffled edges. Flowers are fade resistant with a very long blooming season from June until October. Height22”,BloomSize4.5”. A heavenly fragrant daylily, it is delicate but sturdy and a long lasting continuous rebloomer.Oneofthelongestbloomingdaylilies!Plant18”apart.

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Hemerocallis‘HappyReturns’DaylilyAn unusual soft, lemony-yellow Daylily on 18” stems, this is a repeat bloomer starting in June and producing its small, ruffled flowers off and on until October. It combines well with any other color shade, looks fantastic in mass plantings, and will please you when you see its habit of opening in the evening. Plant18”apart.

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Hemerocallis‘ElDesperado’DaylilyThe mid to late summer blooms of this award-winning variety are butteryyel-low with a prominent maroon eye that is notched at the mid-rib. Red picotee edges that run half way up the petals and the chartreuse throat add to the appeal. Quite vigorous and hardy. Grows 28” tall. Plant18”apart.

Hemerocallis‘Bonanza’DaylilyA softorange-yellowwithareddish-browncenter, ‘Bonanza’ reaches 24”, blooming in July and August. All our Day-lily varieties are easy to grow, withstand neglect, are adaptable to different types of soil, and are wonderfully heat and drought tolerant. Plant18”apart.

Hemerocallis‘CatherineWoodbury’DaylilyDelicatelypalepinkandcreamwithathroatofglowingchartreuse,‘Catherine Woodbury’ works well with other pastel shades, grows to 30”, blooming in June and July. Combine with Eragrostis spectabilis, Leucanthemum ‘Becky’, and Achillea ‘Oertel’s Rose’.Plant18”apart.

Hemerocallis‘CherryCheeks’DaylilyRosepinkwithayellow-greenthroat, this pretty Daylily grows to about 33”, blooming in July and August. Daylilies require at least 6 hours of sun a day for best performance, but can handle part shade. Plant18”apart.

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Hemerocallis‘ChicagoApache’DaylilyA hardy, vigorous grower, this rich scarletred Daylily shows up well in the landscape when it blooms in June and July at a height of 27”.Place in the sunny border with Leucanthemum ‘Snow Lady’, Schizachyrium ‘Standing Ovation’, and Agastache Kudos™ Yellow.Plant18”apart.

WinterJewels‘ApricotBlush’

Peachy yellow to apricot single with rose-pink veins and

picotee edges. 18-22” tall.

WinterJewels‘BlueDiamond’

Bluish-purple single blooms. 10-12” tall.

WinterJewels‘Fire&ice’

Double white with pinkish-red edges. 18-22”tall.

WinterJewels‘Painted’

Dense maroon, purple or red spots on white singleflowers. 15-18” tall.

WinterJewels‘SparklingDiamond’

Double pure white blooms. Grows 12-15”tall.

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Hemerocallis‘PurpledeOro’DaylilyAKA ‘Razzmatazz’, which says it all! Starting in June, the 2.5” purple-roseflowers with ruffled petals, yellow throats and dark purple veins, jazz up the garden. Reblooming occurs off and on atop 16”stalks until late summer. Plant18”apart.

Heucheraamericana‘GreenSpice’CoralBellsThis will spice up your garden with foliage of green, a silvery overlay, darker green edges and burgundy veins. Blooms of creamywhite in late spring to early summer stand above the 8-10” mound. In the fall, ‘Green Spice’ has an added bonus the leaves turn pumpkin orange. Plant15”apart.

Heucheramicrantha‘PalacePurple’CoralBellsPerennialPlantoftheYear1991 ‘Palace Purple’ has it all—beautiful showy white flowers on wiry purple stems at 18–24”, and purple-bronze broad leaves with a pink underside. Flowers appear in June. The foliage color holds best in partial shade. Plant them in the border in clumps, as edging, or in nooks in the rock garden. While complementary perennial combinations are endless for ‘Palace Purple’, try it with the silvery blue leaves of Hosta ‘Halcyon’, and any of our Siberian Iris. Plant18”apart.

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Heucheraamericana‘Dale’sStrain’CoralBellsHas unique silvery blue mottled over green leaves with darker purple veining growing 15-18” tall. You really need to buy it for its foliage, but it does bloom in the spring with white flowers. It is a seed propagated strain selected by Dale Hendricks, thus the name Dale’s Strain. Plant14”apart.

HerniariaglabraRupturewort/GreenCarpetThis 3” tall bright green carpet stands up to high traffic and can be used as a lawn substitute or around flagstones, spreading up to 2’ in one season. Similar in appearance to creeping thyme, the evergreen foliage becomes bronze in winter. Tiny lime-green to white flowers in summer are rarely observed. Plant10–12”apart.

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Hemerocallis‘Pandora’sBox’DaylilyVigorous, fragrant, creamywhite flowers are 4” in diameter with a large cranberry-purple eye. It blooms in early to midsummer and is a repeat bloomer. Widely adaptable to various growing conditions, it will grow 20-24” tall. Use with Dianthus ‘Burgundy Blush’, Monarda ‘Raspberry Wine’ and Bouteloua ‘Blonde Ambition’.Plant18”apart.

Hemerocallis‘MaryTodd’DaylilyAn award winning all-time favorite, with brightyellow6”bloom. Each 22” plant will provide a huge splash of color in your garden during June and July. Vibrant in the sunny border with Kniphofia ‘Fla-menco’ and Echinacea Butterfly ‘Orange Skipper’.Plant18”apart.

Hemerocallis‘PardonMe’DaylilyA deep,burgundy-redrebloomer with a chartreuse throat, this multiple prize-winner starts blooming in June and continues off and on into the fall. Considered a miniature due to its small bloom size (2 3/4”), it reaches a height of 18”.Try with Sedum sieboldii, Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida and Salvia ‘Blue Hill’.Plant18”apart.

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Hemerocallis‘Hyperion’DaylilyAnother old-fashioned favorite, ‘Hyperion’ has very large, canaryyellowflowersthat reach 40”or so in July and August. Graceful and charming, its lovely fragrance is a delightful bonus. Known as a great cut flower. Try with Achillea ‘Strawberry Seduction’ and ‘Salvia ‘Caramia’.Plant18”apart.

Hemerocallis‘JoanSenior’DaylilyConsidered one of the best, if not THE best,near-white Daylily, ‘Joan Senior’ is a multiple award winner. It has 6” lightly ruffled flowers in June and July at 25” and it is considered a rebloomer. Place in the sunny border with Monar-da ‘Balmy Rose’, Echinacea ‘Butterfly Kisses’ and Allium ‘Millenium’. Plant18”apart

Hemerocallis‘LullabyBaby’DaylilyPalestpinkblooms in June and July at about 20”are delightful on this All-America Daylily selection. The delicate fragrance is an added bonus. Great gift for that new mother you know. Use with Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’, Achillea ‘Moonshine’ and Physostegia ‘Pink Manners’.Plant18”apart.

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Hemerocallis‘LittleGrapette’DaylilyThis dwarf variety produces loads of deep purple blooms in early to mid-summer. Flowers have tightly ruffled petals and a neon green throat. Overall height is 18”. ‘Little Grapette’ will combine well with Sedum ‘John Creech’ and Salvia ‘Snow Hill’.Plant18”apart.

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Hemerocallis‘RosyReturns’DaylilyAnother re-blooming daylily to add to your collection, this one has a wonderful rose-pinkflowerwith a darker rose-purpleeye and a vibrant yellow throat. ‘Rosy Returns’ grows 14-16” tall and is a repeat bloomer from June to frost. Try with Echinacea ‘Pica Bella’, Platycodon ‘Astra Pink’ and Veronica ‘Whitewater’. PP#9779. Plant18”apart.

Hemerocallis‘StelladeOro’ This multiple award winner is perhaps the most popular Daylily of all time, and is definitely our most popular variety. Bright goldenyellowflowers begin in June and keep it up until late summer on 12” stems. Use it in borders, on a bank, in containers on a patio or deck, or make a Daylily bed of ‘Stella de Oro’ by itself. Try it with Salvia ‘Blue Hill’ for a stunning color combination. Plant18”apart.

Hemerocallis‘StrawberryCandy’DaylilyPinkblooms have a deeproseredeyezone and clean deep green foliage. A beautiful pink rebloomer, this multiple prizewinner is 26”tall, with 4” blooms, starts flowering in June and July, and does so off and on well into fall. Try with Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’, Leucanthemum ‘Becky’ or Panicum ‘Heavy Metal’. Plant18”apart.

Hemerocallis‘SummerWine’DaylilyThe duskyrose-pinkflower has a chartreuse throat with sturdy stems, along with vigorous foliage, which is wider than that on many Daylilies. It blooms mid-season in June–July reaching about 24”.Combine with Achillea ‘Oertel’s Rose’ and Salvia ‘Rose Marvel’ for a long blooming rose-pink display.Plant18”apart.

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Heucheraxvillosa‘Citronelle’CoralBellsWhat do green apples, Fresca bottles, and fishing lures have in common? They would go unnoticed next to Heuchera ‘Citronelle’. Spikes of white flowers float above the 12” tall bright chartreuse foliage in summer. A refreshing selection, this H. villosa hybrid is quite heat tolerant. PP#17934.Plant12”apart.

Heucheraxvillosa‘Caramel’CoralBellsOne of our most popular Heucheras, ‘Caramel’ is a vigorous grower with very good heat and humidity tolerance. It has golden caramel leaves with purplish undersides. Foliage grows to about 10” and whiteflowers appear in early to mid summer. Try with Brilliance Autumn Fern, Anemone ‘Whilrwind’ and Carex ‘Everillo’.PP #16560. Plant12”apart.

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Heucherax‘PeachFlambe’CoralBellsWhen this Heuchera comes up in the spring, it has bright peachy color foliage that becomes more reddish bronze as the season progresses and peachy plum for autumn. It has a mounding habit with white flowers in the springtime. Grows 8-10” tall. Use with Acorus ‘Variegatus’, Aster divaricatus or Galium. PP#17195. Plant12”apart.

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Heucherax‘FireChief’CoralBellsWhen red foliage is called for, use this bold Heuchera to fill the spot. The wine red medium sized leaves of the 9” tall mounds are complimented by a long blooming season of bi-colored pinkandwhite flowers on dark red wiry stems. Provide some afternoon shade in southern gardens. Combine with Astilbe ‘Vision in White’ and Lady in Red Fern. PP#21880 Plant18”apart.

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HeucheraxForeverPurple™CoralBellsRichness of foliage color will make this new Terra Nova introduction a stand-out in the garden. Glossy deep purple leaves form a ruffled mound 12” tall by 20” wide and look stunning next to the golden leaf Dicentra and Ursula’s Red Fern. Purplish-pink flowers appear on short stems in summer. PP#26358Plant18”apart.

Heucherax‘MidnightRose’CoralBellsThis conversation starter in the world of Heuchera has hot pink speckles on purplish-black leaves that become lighter pink as the summer progresses. 10-12” tall mounded foliage can be placed in full sun in the north but requires afternoon shade in the south. White flowers ap-pear in early summer. PP#18551Plant15”apart.

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Heucheraxvillosa‘BerryTimeless’CoralBellsDr. Alan Armitage reminds us that Heuchera were originally bred for the cut flower market and this new variety takes us back to the good old days with its gorgeous blooms. Light pink flow-ers are combined with aged rose-red blooms on the stiff 18” scapes from early summer to frost. Mounding 8-10” tall mint-green foliage gives gardeners a two for one performance. PP#26357Plant18”apart.

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Heucheravillosa‘AutumnBride’CoralBellsThis native selection is remarkably attractive in the landscape with it’s simple light green foliage and beautiful tall wands of creamywhiteflowers in late summer to fall. Foliage grows 15”tall and wide with flowers topping it at 2’. ‘Autumn Bride’ will tolerate more sun than most Heuchera and has excellent humidity and drought tolerance. Try with a mass of pink Begonia grandis and the deep blue hooded spikes of Aconitum. Plant18”apart.

Heucheraxvillosa‘BerrySmoothie’CoralBellsRepresenting the rose-purple spectrum, spring foliage of rose-pink darkens to a cool and refreshing deep berry-rose with purplish veining. Spreading out to 20” and growing to 18” tall, the heat-tolerant foliage has white coral bells in mid-summer. Pretty exciting with Dicentra ‘Gold Heart’ and Euphorbia ‘Ascot Rainbow’. PP #21871. Plant18”apart.

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Heucheraxvillosa‘GeorgiaPeach’CoralBellsPeachy colored leaves have a white overlay starting in the spring that changes through the season to rose purple in the fall/winter. Mounding foliage grows 14” tall. Creamy white blooms in midsummer. Give it a try with Carex Bowles Golden, Tiarella Brandywine and Geranium Brookside. PP#19375. Plant18”apart.

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HeucheraxvillosaPRIMO™‘BlackPearl’CoralBellsThe designing imagination begins churn-ing when met with this blackest-black Heuchera. A heat and humidity tolerant villosa hybrid, it features glossy black leaves with scalloped edges that form a dense mound 8-10” tall by 18-20” wide. White flowers with pink calyxes appear on wiry scapes in mid-summer. PP#29395Plant18”apart.

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Heucheraxvillosa‘FrostedViolet’CoralBells‘Frosted Violet’ gives us four seasons of beautiful foliage. New leaves emerge pinkish-purple and then take on a silvery tone, eventually aging to deep maroon-purple with darker violet veins and plum undersides. Foliage forms a mound 20” tall and wide. Tiny pink flowers appear on dark purple wiry stems in late spring. PP#15085 Plant24”apart.

Heucheraxsanguinea‘SnowAngel’CoralBellsThroughout the doughty summer our trial crops of ‘Snow Angel’ looked fat and happy. The bright variegated light green and cream mottled leaves are smallish, making tidy clumps at 12” in the part-shade garden. Pinkbloomsin June above the arresting foliage are an added bonus. Plant18”apart.

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Heucherax‘Blondie’CoralBellsFoliage color is not the only attribute of this Heuchera! Remarkably long blooming creamyyellow flower spikes compliment the caramel to bronze-red leaves from May to October. A mere 9” tall with spikes makes this a perfect choice for a combination container or front of the shady border. PP#24564 Plant12”apart.

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Heucherella‘Stoplight’FoamyBellsWhiteflowers are produced on 12” stems in spring, but the bright foliage is the real eye-catcher. Vivid yellow leaves are marked with a dark red blotch in the center and throughout the veins. The mounding foliage reaches 6” in height. Eye catching with Astilbe ‘Montgomery’ and Ajuga ‘Black Scallop’. PP#16835Plant12”apart.

Heucherella‘SweetTea’FoamyBellsFoliage of rich orange tea color with a reddish brown star or veining in the center of the leaf. Leaves are deeply lobed and grow to 20” tall. Its big mounding habit and heat tolerance comes from the Heuchera villosa side of the family. Small white flowers in early summer. Try with Christmas Fern and Carex Bunny Blue™. PP#21296 Plant18”apart.

Heucherella‘BlueRidge’FoamyBellsA misty blue hue is cast over the green leaves and contrasted with deep burgundy-red veins. Pure white flowers in April. 5-6” foliage. A strong performer in heat and humidity. At home in the Blue Ridge with Northern Maidenhair Fern, Dicentra ‘Luxurient’ and Phlox ‘May Breeze’. PP#22169Plant12”apart.

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Hibiscusmoscheutos‘LadyBaltimore’HardyHibiscusLocated as we are on Baltimore City’s doorstep, it seems only fitting to add ‘Lady Baltimore’ to our Hibiscus repertoire. Big deep pink blooms sport a red eye zone from July-September with deep green cut-leaf foliage. Plan on a mature 4-5’ size when located in the moist, well-drained soil Hibiscus prefer. Plant24”apart.

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HibiscusmoscheutosLuna™SeriesSturdy, compact, well-branched foliage produces 7-8” diameter flowers in de ep burgundyred,vibratepinkandpurewhitewitharedcenter. Blooms from mid-summer to early fall with multiple showy blooms in a single day. 2-3’ tall. Plant24”apart.

Hibiscusx‘Fantasia’HardyHibiscusThis heavy flowering hybrid rose-pinkflowers with a red eye that are 8-9” in diameter. The large flowers sit atop 3’ tall mounded shrub-like foliage. Blooms from midsummer until early fall. ‘Fantasia’ has distinctively lobed, maple like leaves which add to the beauty of this Hibiscus. Companions include Filipendula rubra ‘Venusta’ and Physostegia ‘Miss Man-ners’. PP#11853.Plant24”apart.

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Hibiscusx‘KopperKing’HardyHibiscusThe startling contrast of copper-red leaves and largewhiteflowerswitharedeye (with some red streaking through its veination) made our trial crops of ‘Kopper King’ one of the most talked-about perennials in the nursery. Blooming from late July into September at 3-4’, foliage color and flower count will benefit from lots of sun and moist soil. Plant24”apart.

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Heucherax‘SilverScrolls’CoralBellsMetallic silvery leaves have deep wine-red scalloped borders, veins, and underside. The overall effect is a rich burgundy glow. Trim and tidy, ‘Silver Scrolls’ at 12-18” is a vigorous grower with creamywhiteJune flowers from pink buds. Evergreen by nature, it will respond to seasonal light levels with rich purple foliage color in winter and more silvery overlays in spring. PP#12066. Plant18”apart.

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Heucherax‘StainlessSteel’CoralBellsThe new leaves in spring are stunning as they emerge silver with light maroon veining. Leaves mature to pale green with a silvery overlay and purplish-red undersides. Wiry flower stems in late May hold pink buds followed by creamywhite flowers above the 8-12” foliage. A survivor in tough mid-Atlantic winters and hot humid summers! PP#23454 Plant18”apart.

Heucherella‘SolarEclipse’FoamyBellsNew leaves of lime-green with reddish splotches are eclipsed by solid dark reddish-brown centers as the season progresses. Scalloped lime-green mar-gins add to the phenomenal appear-ance. White bell-shaped flowers on wiry stems appear above the 10-15” tall foliage in spring. A show stopper in containers or the shade garden. PP#23647 Plant15”apart.PhotocourtesyofTERRANOVA®Nurseries,Inc.

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Hibiscusx‘MidnightMarvel’HardyHibiscusWell-branched foliage with violet-pur-ple leaves makes a marvelous backdrop to the scarlet-red blooms that begin in mid-summer. The 8” diameter flowers continue into September as the leaves begin to change to intense orange. Mounded foliage grows 5’tall and wide. PP#24079 Plant48”apart.

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Hibiscusmoscheutos‘LordBaltimore’HardyHibiscusHuge 9–10”ruffledcrimson-red,saucer-shapedflowers are spaced evenly among dark green cut-leaf foliage. This incredible show begins in late July and can continue into September. The 5–6’ plants get rave reviews wherever they appear. Plant24”apart.

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Heucherax‘PlumPudding’CoralBellsThe shiniest dark plum-purple foliage of this popular Heuchera has faint silver marbling and is deeply ruffled and tight. Palepinkflowerclusters appear in June and July at 18”. Try it with a yellow-leaved Hosta such as ‘August Moon’, or as a contrast for silver or brightly variegated perennials such as Pulmonaria ‘Spilled Milk’, Variegated Carex or Liriope, Lamiums, or Japanese Painted Ferns. Plant18”apart.

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Heucherax‘TimelessTreasure’CoralBellsLike ‘Berry Timeless’ this new introduc-tion has showy flowers and a long blooming habit but with colorful dark-veined silvery foliage. Vibrant rose-pink flowers bloom from early summer to fall on 16-20” scapes above 8-10” mounded foliage. Try with Anemone ‘Pocahontas’, Astilbe ‘Vision in White’, Hakonechloa ‘All Gold’ and Ghost Fern. PPAF Plant12”apart.PhotocourtesyofWaltersGardens,Inc.

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Hibiscusx‘MarsMadness’HardyHibiscusDeep magenta-red blooms appear from top to bottom of the attractive foliage in mid to late summer. Olive-green leaves with copper and purple hues frame the 6-8” day-long flowers. Use ‘Mars Mad-ness’ as a foundation plant or in large spaces where its 4-5’tall and 6’ wide foliage can take shape. PP#27838 Plant6’apart.

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Hostasieboldiana‘Elegans’PlantainLilyLarge gray-blue leaves that are heavily textured and slug-resistant show color best in shade to light sun. Whiteflowersbloom in June and July. At a height of 30”, the foliage becomes more corrugated as it matures. Try it with Astilbe ‘Pumila’ and Japanese Painted Fern for a delicate and strong texture combination. Plant60”apart.

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Hosta‘fortuneiAureomarginata’PlantainLilyDark green leaves have a stunning golden-yellow border on this slug-resistant variety. Lilacflowersappear above the foliage in July. Height is 28”. Try it with the fall-blooming Anemone ‘Honorine Jobert’ and blue-flowering Aconitum for pleasing eye appeal. Plant36”apart.

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Hostasieboldiana‘FrancesWilliams’PlantainLilyFavored by Hosta lovers and experts, this award winner forms a 28” high mound of heavily corrugated, wide blue-green leaves with a broad golden-yellow border. Near-whiteflowers in late June are displayed just above the handsome slug-resistant foliage. Plant60”apart.

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Hostasieboldiana‘GreatExpectations’PlantainLilyThis variegated form of ‘Elegans’ has a center color that changes from yellow in spring to a creamy white by mid-summer. The leaves have wide blue-green margins (becoming green by mid-summer), are heavily corrugated, and resistant to slugs. Its near-whiteflowers open in mid-June. Mature leaves can be 10” wide by 12” long, and the mound at maturity can be 29”high by 58” wide. Plant40”apart.

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Hostax‘AugustMoon’PlantainLilyMedium-sized heavily corrugated gold leaves characterize this fast growing Hosta, which blooms nearwhite to 36” in August. It will definitely lighten up the dark corners of your shade garden. Lovely with Polygonatum ‘Variegatum’, Carex ‘Gold Fountains’ and Limelight Lady Fern. Plant24-30”apart.

Hostax‘BlueAngel’PlantainLilyLarge, deep blue foliage has near-whiteflowersin June and July making this slug-resistant Hosta an impressive landscape plant. Leaves can reach 12” across and 16” long making a graceful mound 4’ by 4’. Height is 36”.Try in a white garden with Hydrangea ‘Annabelle’ and Dicentra specatbilis ‘Alba’.Plant48”apart.

Hostax‘BlueCadet’PlantainLilyA small, blue-green Hosta with dense mounds of heart-shaped leaves to about 12”. Its bell-shaped flowerisdarklavender in mid-summer. Blue Hostas need darker areas of shade and cool temperatures to hold their best blue color. Lighter shade and more sun will fade them to green. Combine with the bright and colorful foliage of Lysimachia ‘Aurea’, Carex ‘Gold Fountains’ and Japanese Painted Fern. Plant24”apart.

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Hosta‘BlueMouseEars’PlantainLily2008 Hosta of the Year, it is a little gem. This sport of H. Blue Cadet grows a mere 6-8” tall and is ideal for containers, edging or other small shady spaces. It has thick, round, blue-green leaves and lavender flowers in midsummer. Give this cute miniature a try. Try with Korean Rock Fern and Tiarella ‘Running Tapestry’.Plant12”apart.

Hostax‘BigDaddy’PlantainLilyA quite sizable patron of the blue-leaved Hostas, ‘Big Daddy’ reaches 24” tall and 36” wide at maturity with rounded, puckered gray-blue leaves. Almost white flowers in mid to late summer top the large mounded foliage. Medium growth rate and good slug resistance.Plant48”apart.

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Hostax‘EmpressWu’PlantainLily‘Empress Wu’ will elicit a few ‘wows!’ with her remarkable 18” wide leaves and mature height of 4’. Violet flowers appear just above the deeply veined dark green leaves in early to mid-summer. While mature height will take several years to attain, the large leaves will ‘impress you’ the first season. PP#20774 Plant48”apart.

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Hostax‘FireandIce’PlantainLilyA sport of Hosta ‘Patriot’, the leaf color is reversed with a white center and dark geen edges. In midsummer lavender flowers appear above the foliage. It is considered a mid-size hosta growing 12-15” tall. Use in the shady border with Astilbe ‘Delft Lace’, Anemone ‘Wild Swan’ and Northern Maidenhair Fern.Plant15”apart.

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HostaxShadowland®‘CoasttoCoast’PlantainLilyHeavily corrugated golden yellow leaves unfold into a vase-shape and grow 28-30” tall and 32-36” wide. Morning sun improves gold color. Pale lavender flowers appear on 36” scapes just above the foliage in mid-summer. PP#26469 Plant30”apart.

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Hostax‘Halcyon’PlantainLilyElegant , heart shaped silvery blue leaves, are thick and heavily ribbed, forming a dense medium-height mound at about 18”.Palelilacflowers open from July into August. Good slug resistance. Use in the front of the border with Helleborus and Japanese Painted Fern. Plant36”apart.

Hostax‘June’PlantainLilyA lovely medium-sized Hosta with a gold center bordered by blue and green shaded margins on pointed leaves. The light center will bleach to creamywhite in bright light, but has a nice heavy substance. Lavender flowers appear in July at about 16–20” on this attractive Hosta.Plant36”apart.

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Hostax‘GoldenTiara’PlantainLilyA compact mound of small, heart-shaped leaves with a wide, golden margin, this popular Hosta shows good form, persistent color, and a fast clumping habit at 14” in height. Pro-duces lavenderflowers in July. Use in the shady border with Christmas Fern, Astilbe ‘Peach Blossom’ and Epime-dium ‘Niveum’.Plant36”apart.

Hostax‘Guacamole’PlantainLilyHas large, well-rounded apple green leaves margined by a wide dark green edge, growing 18-22” tall. Blooms in August, alargenear-whitefragrantflower. Guacamole is 2002 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year. Combine with Anemone, Astilbe and Painted Ferns.Plant18”apart

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Hostax‘GoldStandard’PlantainLilyWatch the leaves of ‘Gold Standard’ emerge in the spring a light green with a dark green margin. By summer, the leaf center will turn a delicate parchment gold. A multiple award winner, Hosta experts recommend some morning sun to bring out the gold color. With medium height foliage at 18”, lavenderflowers bloom in July. A rapid grower that will look great with Japanese Beech Fern, Begonia grandis and Iberis ‘Snowflake’. Plant48”apart.

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Hostax‘Francee’PlantainLilyMedium, heart-shaped, dark green leaves have sharply contrasting white margins. The variegation holds up very well in quite a bit of sun throughout the growing season. Height is 28”. Try it in your shady garden with a lacy fern such as the Lady Fern or Hayscented Fern, the shiny evergreen leaves of Bergenia, and Pulmonaria with its white-spotted foliage. Plant40”apart.

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Hostax‘KrossaRegal’PlantainLilyA commanding presence in any shady setting, this classic Hosta is slug-resis-tant and has frosty blue leaves that form an upright, vase-shaped clump around 3’ in height. The palelavenderflowers open in July. Combine with Pulmonaria ‘Trevi Fountain’, Rodgersia ‘Superba’ and Christmas Fern.Plant48”apart

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Hostax‘Paul’sGlory’PlantainLilyBlue to dark green leaf margins are striking next to the gold center on this fast-growing Hosta. We consider ‘Paul’s Glory’ a large cultivar reaching a mature-sized mound in 3 years at about 25” high by 55” wide. With good substance and intense leaf colors it is a sight to behold. Blooms are palelavender in mid-July to early August above heart-shaped leaves. American Hosta Growers 1999 Hosta of the Year. Plant48”apart.

Hostax‘RoyalStandard’PlantainLilyOutstanding and dignified with its shiny, deep green leaves, ‘Royal Standard’ is sun-tolerant and a vigorous grower at about 32”. Best of all, a profusion of pure white flowers with a clean, fragrance beginning in late August. Mass in the wooodland border or plant with Actea racemosa and Physostegia ‘Miss Man-ners’.Plant60”apart.

Hostax‘ShadeFanfare’PlantainLilyA popular choice among our custom-ers, its medium green slug-resistant leaves have a broad creamy margin. ‘Shade Fanfare’ has a foliage height of 18”, is a vigorous grower, and sports lavenderflowersin July. It will lighten dark corners of your shade garden. Use with Astilbe ‘Snowdrift’, Anemone and Evergreen Wood Fern.Plant48”apart

Hostax‘SumandSubstance’PlantainLilyThis impressive winner of many awards has huge, chartreuse-green rounded leaves of very thick substance and grows to 30”. Tall stalks of palelavenderflowers bloom in late July. Slug-resistant. Combine with Aruncus dioicus or Actaea racemosa. Plant72”apart.

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Hostax‘WideBrim’PlantainLilyHeart-shaped leaves have irregular creamy yellow margins and form an 18” medium-sized mound. Open-faced light lavenderflowers rise above the foliage in July. This Hosta has an excellent growth rate. Use in the shady border with New York Fern, Epimedium and Acorus.Plant36”apart.

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Hostax‘Rainbow’sEnd’PlantainLilyGolden yellow leaves with irregular dark green margins and stripes form a small to medium clump 11” tall by 24” wide. In mid-summer unusual red scapes rise up to hold dark laven-der flowers. Combine with Aralia ‘Sun King’ and Dicentra ‘Luxurient’. PP#17251Plant24”apart.

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Hostax‘FirstFrost’PlantainLilyThis sport of the pest-resistant blue-leaved ‘Halcyon’ has creamy yellow margins in spring that eventually become white in mid-summer, surrounding a blue-green center. This medium sized Hosta grows 16” tall by 28” wide and has palelavender flowers in summer. With good slug resistance the foliage looks nice right up to the first frost.Plant30”apart.

Hostax‘Patriot’PlantainLilyIts rich forest green center combined with the extremely wide, purest white margin make ‘Patriot’ an absolute knockout. Make this medium-sized (about18”) Hosta a specimen in your shade garden. Works well with Helleborus, Anemone and Ferns.Plant48”apart.

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HypericumcalycinumSt.John’sWortTruly a low maintenance ground cover with the bonus of 3”brightgoldenflowers that first appear in June. A quick-growing thick green carpet reaches 15-18” high and will spread to 18–24” in one season. Try this great performer on a bare slope or bank. It tolerates poor soils, full sun or partial shade. Plant12”apart.

Hypericummoserianum‘Tricolor’St.John’sWortTricolor is a compact mounding plant with green leaves, edged with shades of pink and cream growing to 12” tall. Has buttercup like yellowflowers on red stems from mid-summer to fall. Grow in average, well-drained soil. Usually dies to the ground in cold winter climates. Plant18”apart.

Hypericumpatulum‘Hidcote’St.John’sWortSame large yellowflowers as calycinum in May and June, but with taller and stockier foliage at 2–3’. The semi-evergreen leaves can form a low hedge as well as serve as an effective ground cover. Plant18”apart.

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Hypericumandrosaemum‘AlburyPurple’St.John’sWortThe reddish-purple leaves are larger than those of our other Hypericums, and at 3’, this round, bushy semi-evergreen plant can serve as a distinctive border shrub, as a hedge, or even as an effective ground cover for a large area. The clusters of small yellowflowers in early summer are a good contrast to the leaves. Contrast with Geranium s. ‘Album’ and Heuchera ‘Autumn Bride’. Plant18”apart.

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Iberissempervirens‘Snowflake’ CandytuftCascading over a rock wall, at the front of the border, or in a rock garden, this popular evergreen dwarf has clusters of whiteflowers at 9–12” that appear from April to June. After flowering, it should be cut back to maintain the foliage and keep it compact. ‘Snowflake’ is an abundant bloomer with large green leaves and prefers well-drained alkaline soil. Plant18”apart.

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Hypericumcalycinum‘Fiesta’VariegatedSt.John’sWortThis stoloniferous ground cover has woody stems with an arching habit. Long, narrow variegated leaves are medium green and creamy yellow and have a tinge of pink on new leaves. 12” tall foliage is topped with yellow flowers in early summer. Provide consistent moisture and well-drained soil. PP26400 Plant30”apart.

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Iriscristata DwarfCrestedIrisNative to the eastern United States, Iris cristata is a fast grower with creep-ing fleshy stems and fans of bright green strappy leaves. An excellent groundcover with charming blue-violet flowers carried above the foliage mid to late spring. Grows 6” tall. Plant rhizomes at ground level or higher in well-drained soil and partial shade. Plant12”apart.

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Iriscristata‘EcoBluebird’DwarfCrestedIrisThis vigorous selection of the darling native dwarf crested Iris has lavender-blue flowers with orange crests and white throats surrounded by darker blue mar-gins. 6” tall foliage is more dense and vigorous than the species. Combine with Tiarella ‘Running Tapestry’ and Christmas Fern.Plant12”apart.

Iriscristata‘PowderBlueGiant’DwarfCrestedIrisSporting 3” powderblueflowers with gold crested falls, this wonderful spring bloomer has a vigorous growth habit that makes it useful as a groundcover. Grows 6-8” tall. Lovely with other native selections such as Aquilegia ‘Corbett’, Chrysogonum virginianum and Phlox ‘May Breeze’.Plant12”apart.

Iriscristata‘TennesseeWhite’DwarfCrestedIrisTake me back to good ole Rocky Top, home of this white form of the sweet Crested Iris. The 6-10” fan-like foliage spreads with enthusiasm and puts on a lengthy show of bright white flowers with pale yellow crests in late spring. Plant in dry shade or full sun with consistent moisture. Plant12”apart.

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Irisensata‘LionKing’JapaneseIrisLarge ruffled violet petals are splashed with white and a hint of yellow is visible in the throat. Sword-like foliage grows to 24-36” tall. Prefers moist, acidic soil.Blooms in late spring to early summer. Combine with Paeonia ‘Duchess de Nemours’, Allium ‘Millenium’ and Nepeta ‘Junior Walker’.Plant18”apart.

Irisensata‘MoonlightWaves’JapaneseIrisPond edges and moist borders welcome these glowing white blooms with a lime-green centers to soften bold colors or to compliment pale pinks and blues. Clumps of sword-shaped foliage prefer moist to wet soil during the growing season but are unlikely to survive emersion in water during the winter. Grows to 24-36” tall and blooms in late spring to early summer. Plant18-24”apart.

Irisensata‘Variegata’VariegatedJapaneseIrisStriking leaf blades at 30” have a creamy white edge and rich blue-violet3-petal flowers in June and July. Worth growing just for the foliage, the flowers complement the bright, variegated foliage. Use with Peonies and Summer Phlox.Plant18”apart

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Irisensata‘HappyAwakening’JapaneseIrisLarge violet-purple blooms have darker violet veins and a splash of yellow on the falls. The slightly arching sword-shaped leaves create a nice vase shape and add structure to the mixed border. Clump-ing foliage grows 36” tall. Japanese Iris blooms in late spring to early summer after the German and Siberian Iris have finished.Plant24”apart.

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Irisgermanica‘PinkAttraction’TallBeardedIrisThis beauty will be more like love at first sight with its soft pinkfragrant flowers, ruffled edges and blooms that appear not only in spring but again in late summer to fall! 24-30” tall attractive sword-shaped foliage with multiple budded stems that make lovely cut flowers. Plant24”apart.

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Irisgermanica‘HarvestofMemories’TallBeardedIrisBright yellow blooms with ruffled petals have a subtle sweet fragrance and appear in late spring. Grows to 36-38” tall. Tall bearded iris will not tolerate wet soils in winter and prefers moderate, well-drained moisture during the growing season.Plant24”apart.

Irisgermanica‘Immortality’TallBeardedIrisA wonderful companion to long-blooming roses, ‘Immortality’ begins to bloom in late spring and will continue off and on into fall. Flowers with pure white ruffled petals and pale lemon-yellow beards bloom on 29” tall stems and have a very noticeable sweet fragrance. Remove spent flowers to encourage re-blooming. Plant24”apart.

Irisgermanica‘Titan’sGlory’TallBeardedIrisThe huge violet-purple blooms are an amazing 6” tall and 5” across and will command attention when planted in large groupings. Long blooming in early May on 36” tall stems with 6-8 buds per stem. Plant24”apart.

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Irislaevigata‘Variegata’VariegatedJapaneseWaterIrisWide sword-shaped leaves are medium green with cream and white stripes. Purplish-blue flowers have broad falls with a white crest and nar-row upright standards. Blooms top 30-32” tall stems in mid to late spring. Plant in moist to wet, rich soil or shal-low water (6-8”). A great addition to a water feature, moist border or pond.Plant24”apart.

Irissibirica‘Caesar’sBrother’SiberianIrisDeepblue-violet is simply gorgeous on this most rugged and easy-to-grow 36” beardless Siberian Iris. It flowers in June, has deep roots making it somewhat drought-resistant, and is great for holding a steep bank in place. As each clump becomes bigger over time, weeds are literally crowded out. It will easily tolerate a bit of shade in the heat of summer.Plant18”apart.

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Irissibirica‘SilverEdge’SiberianIrisFrom early to mid-summer the silver-edged light blueto dark blue flowers are accented with yellow and white blazes on the falls. After blooming, the 20” tall erect bluish-green grassy leaves are a graceful garden accent shimmer-ing in the breeze. Try with Alchemilla mollis and Geranium ‘Rozanne’. Plant18”apart.

Irissibirica‘SnowQueen’SiberianIrisPurewhite characterizes this 30” beardless Siberian Iris. Relatively pest-free and easy to grow, the June flowers are medium-sized about 18” above the slender green leaves. Performs best in rich, moist soil, but will tolerate dry soil and part shade. Plant18”apart.

IrisversicolorBlueFlagIrisorWildIrisSurprisingly underused, native versi-color Iris is similar to Iris pseudacorus in height, growing habits, and preferences for moist soils, but instead of yellow, the color is a reddishorbluishpurple. Adaptable to many climates, it blooms in May–June at 24–30”, and handles part shade. Plant18”apart.

Kalimerisincisa‘BlueStar’FalseAsterAster-like blooms appear earlier in sum-mer than Asters and continue for many weeks.The flowers are paleblueand appear in profusion on compact 18” tall foliage in June. A mid-summer trim will encourage continuous blooms into late summer. Kalimeris loves heat and humidity and is drought tolerant once established. Prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Plant18”apart

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IsotomafluviatilisBlueStarCreeperAdorable skyblue star shaped flowers bloom from late spring through summer. The medium green rounded leaves form a dense 2-3” mat and will creep between stepping stones or along a garden path. Tolerant of heavy foot traffic and a variety of moisture levels and soil types, it is ideal for use as a small area lawn replacement or planted around spring bulbs. Plant10”apart.

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Kniphofiauvaria‘Flamenco’RedHotPoker,TorchLilyThis old garden favorite will that will brighten up a cloudy day! ‘Flamenco’ mixes up red, orange, and yellowflower spikes that reach 30-36” in sum-mer. Green sword shaped foliage grows to 24” and is semi-evergreen. Plant in well drained soil, with absolutely no wet feet and cut back foliage to 3” in spring. Plant18”apart.

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Irisgermanica‘ChampagneElegance’TallBeardedIrisThis bearded Iris puts on a stunning presentation of sophistication with copious blooms in June and a repeat bloom in late summer. Fragrant flowers have near-white standards and light apricot ruffled falls with 7-10 buds per stem. Grows 34” tall.Plant24”apart.

Irisgermanica‘Clarence’TallBeardedIrisBeautiful re-bloomer with first blooms in late spring and then again in late summer to early fall. Lightblue standards and ruffled violet-blue falls have large white beards. Flowers have a light fragrance. Grows to 35”. Try with Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’ and Gaura ‘So White’.Plant24”apart.

Irisgermanica‘Feedback’TallBeardedIrisExpect positive remarks from admirers of the intense violet-blue flowers with ruffled petals and yellow beards. Blossoms have a noticeably sweet fragrance, appearing in late spring and again in late summer. Strong stems to 36”. Will appreciate a little fertilizer after the first bloom.Plant24”apart


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Lamiastrumgaleobdolon‘Herman’sPride’YellowArchangelThe small green leaves with striking silver variegation form tidy mounds at 15–18”,which spread evenly in the high shade, and dryish soil it likes best. A dependable ground cover where little else will grow; the smallyellowflowers are a bonus in May. A nice alternative to the Lamiums. Plant18”apart.

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Lamiummaculatum‘BeaconSilver’DeadNettleAn especially good ground cover for shady areas under trees, ‘Beacon Silver’ seems to prefer a bit more shade than our other varieties. The metallic silver leaves are edged in green at 8”, the pinkflowers are a bright contrast in April–July, and to top it off, the foliage turns a bit bronze as our weather cools in fall. Plant18”apart.

Lamiummaculatum‘RedNancy’DeadNettleShiny foliage at 8-10” with leaves of silver edged with green brighten up the shady garden. ‘Red Nancy’ sports very rosypink flowers from April to July that contrast nicely with the shiny foliage. Lamium thrives in dry shade sites and is adaptable to a wide range of light conditions. An excellent ground cover choice for planting under shade trees or and to fill in large areas quickly. Plant18”apart.

Lamiummaculatum‘ShellPink’DeadNettleThe popularity of this hardy ground cover is understandable when you consider that it tolerates poor soils, spreads rapidly, thrives in dry shade sites, handles a range of light conditions, and has lovely green and white variegated foliage that shines in shady areas under trees. ‘Shell Pink’ has softpinkflowers close above the 8” foliage from April to July. Plant18”apart.

Lamiummaculatum‘WhiteNancy’DeadNettleVigorous in its spreading habit, ‘White Nancy’ has green-edged silver leaves with white flower clusters close to the 8” leaves from April to July. In the shade or semi-shade, its luminous leaves look cool and peaceful on a hot summer day. An excellent ground cover choice for planting under shade trees or and to fill in large areas quickly.Plant18”apart.

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Lavandulaangustifolia‘Munstead’EnglishLavenderA wonderful summer bloomer with light lavender-blueflowers and fragrant gray green foliage that is compact at 12-18”. English lavender is also grown for its oils that are used in perfumes and the foliage that is used in potpourris and sachets. ‘Munstead’ was named for Munstead Woods in England where it was grown by British garden designer Gertrude Jekyll. Plant12”apart.

Lavandulaangustifoia‘Hidcote’EnglishLavenderNative to the western Mediterranean region, ‘Hidcote’ is a compact mounded form that grows 12-20” and produces deepvioletblue flower spikes July through August. The silvery-gray leaves are very fragrant and are useful, along with the flowers, in potpourris and sachets. Avoid wet feet!Plant18-24”apart.

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Lavandulaxintermedia‘Grosso’Fat-SpikedLavender‘Grosso’ seems to bloom forever; the fat, dark violet long spikes appear in June and July. Notorious for its extreme fragrance, prolific blooming, and butterfly attraction, it has long been cultivated in Europe for its essential oil. Grows 24to36” tall and is excellent in the herb or flower garden. The silvery gray foliage is also delightfully fragrant. Plant18”apart.

Lavandulaxintermedia‘Provence’Lavender‘Provence’ is a “mid-season blooming” Lavender with fragrant, darkvioletflowerspikes and silver-gray, globular, bushy foliage. It flowers June - August to a height of 24–30”. On summer days, it has heady fragrances that fill the air. Combine with Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’, Dianthus ‘Firewitch’, and Santolina. Plant18”apart.

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Lavandulaxintermedia‘Phenomenal’LavenderFrom Lloyd Traven of Peace Tree Farm this exceptional lavender has dense foliage and a uniform growth habit, root and foliage disease resistance, and a bit more moisture tolerance than other selections. Fragrant silver foliage grows to 24-32” tall with lavender-blue flower spikes from late spring through summer. Good winter hardiness. Plant24”apart.

Leptinellax‘Platt’sBlack’BrassButtonsThe miniature leaves of dark bronze and green have a fern-like appearance and form a mat soft enough for a fairy to nap on. At only 2” in height the tiny foliage is ideal for filling in cracks and crevices, or planting between stones or in the rock garden. Petite yellow flowers are produced in spring. Provide afternoon shade and average moisture.Plant12”apart.

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Lamiummaculatum‘PurpleDragon’DeadNettle‘Purple Dragon’ is an excellent perform-er in shade with deep purple flower clusters that are a bit more robust than other Lamium. Silver leaves with green margins are topped with the purple blooms in spring and sporadically in late summer to fall. Grows 4-8” tall.Plant18”apart.

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Leucanthemumxsuperbum‘SnowLady’DwarfShastaDaisyA truly exceptional variety that was an All-America selection for l988, this dwarf grows to only 10–12”and is covered with large single blooms of purestwhite in June and July. Perfect for the front of any border where a long bloom time is required. Plant18”apart.

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LeucanthemumxWesternStarLeo™DwarfShastaDaisyThe pretty Shasta daisy with its pure white petals surrounding a thick yellow center can be enjoyed all summer on this compact 12-18” tall variety (as long as Lad doesn’t eat them). The dense foliage has lance-shaped dark green leaves and is very well-branched. Regu-lar dead-heading keeps plants tidy and blooms coming back.Plant18”apart.

Leucanthemumx‘Becky’ShastaDaisyPerennialPlantoftheYear2003Big, strong, familiar whitedaisies with the yellow center bloom for many weeks during July and August up to 36”. Shiny green leaves complement the flowers that never need staking. While average well-drained soil is fine, remember that good winter drainage is also important. It’s hard to think of a happier bloom in your mid-summer fresh-cut arrangements, or nodding in a sunny border. Plant18”apart.

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Liatrisspicata‘FloristanWhite’WhiteGayFeatherSome of the many virtues of this native will surely fit your requirements. This is the white version with numerous tall spikes 24–30”that open their flowers from the top down in July and August. It thrives in most any type of soil, handles drought, is a butterfly magnet, and is beautiful in the border or by the waterside. Foliage has deep shiny green grass-like leaves. Plant24”apart.

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Liatrisspicata‘Kobold’PurpleGayFeatherImagine the rosypurplespikes of this Liatris grouped in the border. All the characteristics apply that we described for ‘Floristan White’, but in a striking purple that combines beautifully with oranges and strong blues. Grows 24-30” tall. Maintenance free and a butterfly magnet, it never needs dividing. Just cut back. Plant24”apart.

Ligulariadentata‘Desdemona’LigulariaLeaves and flowers are both remarkable on this big, handsome plant for waterside or moist border. The large leaves are bronzy-green on the top and purple underneath. Orange-yellowdaisy-like flowers in August can be nearly 3” across with brown centers. The branching stems grow to 3’and are sturdy enough not to need staking. Prefers part shade to do its best. Plant18”apart.Zones4-10

LiliumLilyLooks™‘TinyBee’DwarfAsiaticHardyLilyBursting with color in early to mid-summer, these compact lilies are offered in many bold and beautiful colors with very high bud counts and are perfect for the front of the border, rock garden and containers or as a cut flower. ‘Tiny Bee’ blooms bright yellow with black spots near the center of the flower. Grows 12-14” tall and has 5-7 buds per stem. PP#16255Plant12”apart.

LiliumLilyLooks™‘TinyPadhye’DwarfAsiaticHardyLilyBi-color blooms are white at the tips of the petals with deepburgundycenters. Grows 16-18” tall with 5-7 buds per stem. PP#20549Plant12”apart.

LiliumLilyLooks™‘TinySensation’DwarfAsiaticHardyLilyDeep yellow flowers have heavy maroon speckling. 5-7 buds per stem. Grows 14” tall. PP#17617Plant12”apart.

LiliumLilyLooks™‘TinyPearl’DwarfAsiaticHardyLilyDeep pink flowers with 5-7 buds per stem. Grows 14-16” tall. PP#22874Plant12”apart.

LiliumLilyLooks™‘TinyRocket’DwarfAsiaticHardyLilyDark red flowers have darker red highlights. Grows 14-16” tall with 4-6 buds per stem. PP#24500Plant12”apart.

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Ligulariastenocephala‘TheRocket’LigulariaGive this specimen plant some room and part shade. It will grow to 4’ or so with its long spikes of deep yellowflowers in late June. It has lots of large green triangular leaves with coarse jagged edges and stiff flower stems. Very effective near a stream or at the edge of a woodland. Plant18”apart.

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Lilium(Oriental)‘CasaBlanca’OrientalHardyLilyThis fragrant purewhite Oriental Hardy Lily blooms in July to 48”.It is consid-ered by many experts to be the finest of its kind. Oriental Hardy Lilies are taller than the Asiatic, most having a striking fragrance, and they bloom later in the season. Plant18”apart.

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Lilium(Oriental)‘Stargazer’OrientalHardyLilyThe brilliant crimson of this fragrant Oriental Hardy Lily is speckled and edged withpurewhite. Grows 30-36” tall and blooms in July. ‘Stargazer’ is outstanding in containers, borders, or as a cut flower in a vase. Plant18” apart.

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LeucanthemumxsuperbumRealflor®‘RealCharmer’ShastaDaisyThis shasta daisy will no doubt be a real charmer from the retail bench to the sunny border with its blooms of creamy white and lemon yellow frilly petals. Deadhead to keep plants tidy and en-courage continuous flowering. Grows 22” tall. PP27687Plant18”apart. New

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Lilium(Oriental)‘SunnyGrenada’OrientalHardyLilyWonderful fragrance and large eye-catching flowers will draw more than just hummingbirds! Speckled burgundy-red blooms have a thin white margin on the slightly scalloped petals. The dark green foliage grows 16-18”tall and has 5-7 flowers per stem. Plant18”apart.

Lithodoradiffusa‘GraceWard’GraceWardLithodoraThere are few flowering plants that have such a contrast ofbrightblueflowers and deep green foliage reaching 4-6”. It has nice texture and spreading mat form. It flowers in the spring with some reblooming in the fall. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil, trim back after blooming. Considered a tender perennial in our area, it is a drought tolerant plant worth having in any sunny garden spot.Plant12”apart.

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LobeliacardinalisRedCardinalFlowerBrilliantredspikes up to 36” rise above the bronzy light green foliage on this native perennial that is happy in a moist, part-shady spot, or in the sun. You will see its flowers from August into September along a woodland path or by the edge of a pond, and if you wait a minute you may see how much hummingbirds enjoy it as well. Plant18”apart.

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LobeliasiphiliticaBlueCardinalFlowerA bit more sun-tolerant than the Red Lobelia, thebluespikes of this native flower in August and September with the same upright growth habit and a bushier shape. Growing 3–4’ tall. The blue Lobelia likes a moist to average growing situation. Plant18”apart.

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Lobeliacardinalis‘BlackTruffle’CardinalFlowerEmerging spring foliage is nearly black, transforming to deep maroon in summer and holding this color throughout the growing season. Brilliant red flowers bloom on 3-4’ stems in August and September. Perfect water-side attraction for hummingbirds and butterflies. PP#25687Plant18”apart.

MazusreptansCreepingBlueMazusQuick to spread by rooting stems, this versatile ground cover forms a carpet of tight little light green leaves to a maximum height of 1”. Abundant bright blue flowers dot the foliage in May-June. Able to handle some foot traffic, it is the perfect choice between stones on a path. Also works well as a carpet under rose bushes or in the rock garden. A tough ground cover, it will perform best in moist soil.Plant18”apart.

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MertensiavirginicaVirginiaBlueBellsThe tubular flowers of our native Virginia Blue Bells are sapphirebluein color withhintsofpinkon 2’stems among rich green foliage. After blooming in April and May in the moist light shade it loves, the plant goes completely dormant, so plant them among Ferns and Hostas. Plant18”apart.

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Mazusreptans‘Albus’CreepingWhiteMazusLiterally a carpet of bright green small leaves that spread rapidly in full sun to make a thick mat at about 1”. Moisture-tolerant, tough and hardy, this Mazus sports whiteflowers in May and June just above the foliage. It works well in the rock garden, as an underpinning to roses, or between stepping-stones or pavers along a pathway. This is a strong grower and can’t be beat as a ground cover alternative. Plant18”apart.

MeehaniacordataCreepingMintA native of rich woodlands in the mountains of Pennsylvania south to North Carolina and west to Ohio and Tennessee, this lovely little mint at spreads by runners covering the woodland floor. 3-6” tall foliage is adorned with masses of 1” violet-blue flowers in May and June. Try interlacing between native Bleeding hearts and Christmas fern. Provide moist organic soil in dappled shade. Plant12”apart.

MentharequieniiCorsicanMintFrom the Mediterranean comes this micro-sized mint at 2” with tiny rounded leaves andlavender flowers in summer. A fresh and cleansing aroma is released with each step when planted in and around a pathway. Use as a covering for small areas, in containers or in the vegetable bed to repel garden pests. Some shade and well drained soil are essential.Plant8”apart.

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LysimachianummulariaCreepingJennyThis little ground hugger (3-4”) is always sought after and enjoyed by gardeners despite its aggressiveness. The species has small round green leaves with root nodes between that account for Creep-ing Jenny’s ability to fill in around steps, rocks, or pathways. Equally gracious spill-ing over a container or window box, it has fragrant littleyellowflowers in May. Plant18”apart.

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Lysimachianummularia‘Aurea’GoldenCreepingJennySharon Branson, key nursery staffer, likens gold-leaved ‘Aurea’ to a “shower of golden coins” covering the ground at 3-4” where this best selection of Creeping Jenny brightens the rock garden or pathway between stepping stones. No matter that the yellowflowers in May are lost in the bright foliage. Try it as an underpinning to Geranium ‘Rozanne’ or the rich dark blue of Veronica ‘Royal Candles’ spikes. Plant18” apart.

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Lychnis‘Lipstick’MalteseCrossBursting with color from early to late summer, reddish-orange flowers really pop next to the 36-48” tall purplish-bronze foliage. This Russian native is a short-lived perennial and freely self-seeds. Prefers average, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Plant24”apart.

Lilium(Oriental)‘SunnyBonaire’OrientalLilyAs refreshing as a Caribbean breeze, fragrant upward-facing palepink flowers with ruffled petals and orange anthers are delightful in summer. At just 16-20” tall this compact beauty is ideal for the front of the border. Plant18”apart.

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Monardadidyma‘Balmy™Rose’DwarfBeeBalmUsed at the front of the border, this compact 10-12” tall bee balm will draw eyes to the long blooming vivid rose-pink flowers. Rabbits and deer will leave it alone while bees and butterflies will be buzzing around the mildew resistant foliage. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. PP#26567Plant15”apart.

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Monardadidyma‘JacobCline’BeeBalmA native garden classic with a strong minty foliage fragrance, this June–August bloomer has big red, globe-shaped flower heads of tubular petals that are irresistible to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. ‘Jacob Cline’ is the most mildew-resistant red Bee Balm known. It grows to a height of 5’ and looks best planted in bold groups in the border. Plant24”apart.

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Monardadidyma‘PetiteDelight’DwarfBeeBalmAt 15-18”, ‘Petite Delight’ has compact foliage that is clump forming, and produces pink-lavenderflowers in July and August. Very good mildew resistance. PP#10784. Plant18”apart.

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Monardadidyma‘Balmy™Purple’DwarfBeeBalmEven though foliage is short at only 12’” tall, the frilly reddish-purple flowers have the same mesmerizing effect on bees and butterflies as taller varieties. Improved mildew resistance makes this a great choice for the front of the sunny border. PP#25561Plant15”apart.

MonardafistulosaWildbergamotNorth American native wild bergamot is a must for the meadow or natural-ized area. In mid-summer the showy lavender-pink flowers will draw hum-mingbirds, bees and butterflies. 2-4’ tall foliage has aromatic leaves that can be used in teas and are also deer resistant. Tolerates dryish soil but prefers moist well-drained soil.Plant24”apart.

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Nepetaracemosa‘BlueWonder’CatmintIs it any wonder this compact Catmint is a popular choice for the front of the border or the rock garden? Long-lasting lavender-blue flower spikes begin their show in early summer on 12-15” tall mounded gray-green foliage. Re-blooming occurs into fall with ocassional trims. Plant15”apart.

Nepetaxfaassenii‘Walker’sLow’CatmintPerennialPlantoftheYear2007A sun lover if there ever was one, its airy masses of small flowers are deep lavender starting in June and through most of the summer. 24-30” tall foliage has fragrant gray-green leaves. Shearing back after first flowering will encourage repeat blooms. Nepeta does best at the edge of the border in dryish, ordinary soil where its bushy foliage will compliment other full sun perennials such Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’, Achillea ‘Coronation Gold’, and many others. Massed along a pathway, its delightful fragrance is released when brushed. Plant18”apart.

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Nepetaracemosa‘LittleTitch’CatmintA cute little Nepeta, so well behaved and compact. The mounding gray-green foliage grows to 8-10” tall and wide with petite lavender-blue flowers close to the foliage in May through September. Use as an edging plant or in the rock garden. With an occasional trim ‘Little Titch’ just keeps blooming all summer to fall. Plant12”apart.

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MuehlenbeckiaaxillarisCreepingWirevineTrailing dark wiry stems with small rounded green leaves will spill out of hanging baskets or creep through planting beds. Foliage reaches 2-4” and produces tiny white fruit with black seeds. Combine in a container with colorful Heuchera and Carex, or allow to cascade over stone walls. Can be planted in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant once established. Plant12”apart.

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MusabasjooHardyJapaneseBananaBring the tropics to your patio with this hardy banana know to survive -20 degree temperatures. Large paddle-shape medium green leaves reach up to 15-20’ forming an umbrella-like canopy. Plants will need consistent moisture and some protection from strong winds. In zone 5 & 6, plants grown in the ground should be cut back after the first frost, wrapped in burlap, and provided heavy mulch. Plant10-15’apart.

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Monarda didyma ‘Jacob Cline’ at Mt. Cuba Research Center. FCultivar

Monardax‘RaspberryWine’BeeBalmIntoxicating ‘Raspberry Wine’ boasts rubyred blooms and raspberry-like buds bringing airborne visitors from afar. Blooming June - Aug, the aromatic foliage at 3-4’ tall is tough and mildew resistant. Give lots of space in well-drained soil and full sun. The hummingbirds love this one! Plant24”apart.

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MonardabradburianaEasternBeebalmThis central and southern U.S native beebalm will be a welcome addition to the mid-Atlantic garden with its mildew-resistance and clumping (non-spreading) habit. Lightpink, purple-spotted blooms appear in late spring to summer draw-ing hummingbirds and butterflies to the tubular flowers. Fragrant, low-growing, loosely upright foliage is gray-green and grows 12-24” tall. Plant18”apart.

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NepetaxfaasseniiJuniorWalker™CatmintPerforming all the same duties as ‘Walker’s Low’, (versatile, long bloom-ing, drought tolerant, non-reseeding), at just over half the size. The aromatic foliage is topped with 18” lavender-blue spikes from mid-May through September. An occasional trim allows the production of fresh flower spikes. PP#23074 Plant18”apart.

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