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goodwin creek gardens p.o. box 83

williams, or 97544 (800) 846-7359 • established 1977

www.goodwincreekgardens.com

About Goodwin Creek Gardens page 2Certified Organic page 3Quantity Discounts page 3Garden Plant Collections pages 4 & 5Gift Certificates page 5Common Name Index pages 6 & 7Definitions page 6Perennial Plants pages 8-69Lavender Plants pages 28-35Lavender Gifts pages 37Scented Pelargonium (Geranium) pages 44-48Creating a Butterfly Garden page 70Creating a Hummingbird Garden page 71Directions & Lavender Festival page 73Floral Notecards page 76

taBle of contents - 2016 catalog

At Goodwin Creek Gardens, we grow the plants that we sell. We specialize in herbs, everlasting flowers, and fragrant plants, in-cluding a large number of Native American species. We want to emphasize that these native plants are not dug up in the wild, but are all propagated in our nursery.

We work very hard to provide our custom-ers not only with high quality plants, but ones that have been grown in a conscien-tious and environmentally friendly manner. We offer a wide variety of plants that attract hummingbirds and butterflies and hope that your appreciation of these creatures will heighten your appreciation for all others.

Every year brings us new surprises, and our wish is to pass down to you the excitement and wonderment we get from gardening.

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our guaranteeAll plants are guaranteed to arrive at your home in excellent health and guaran-teed to grow under proper conditions. They are shipped well rooted, in 3” pots. None are shipped bare-root. Our customers appreciate this since the plants do not have to be rushed into the ground upon their arrival.

Jim & Dotti Becker winners of the herb society of america’s 2009 Nancy Putnam howard award

for excellence in horticulture

tHe cover art is from the oxford Book of garden flowers, 1963. The flowers are, left to right, Rosemary, Lion’s Ears, English Lavender, Garden Sage, and Jerusalem Sage.

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quantity discounts Discounts are available for many plants when ordered in quantities over 10 per variety. Please inquire about availabilty and pricing.

institution discounts We offer a 10% discount on all plant orders placed by arboretums, botanical gardens, zoos, and similar institutions.

How plants are sHippedAll plants are shipped via Priority Mail. We are able to ship our plants throughout

the United States, including California, Hawaii, and Arizona. We ship throughout the year. If the weather is too hot or cold, shipments will be delayed. If you wish to have your plants shipped at a specific time, please let us know. Otherwise, we will ship at a planting time we feel is best for your area.

suBstitutions and BackordersWe will not make substitutions without your permission. If you wish to list ac-

ceptable substitutions, there is space provided on the order blank. We will likewise not backorder unavailable plants without your permission. If some of the plants will be ready later than the specified shipping date, we will contact you to ask whether you wish to have them backordered or canceled. For these reasons, it is important that you give us either a phone number or email address.

confidentialityWe do not sell, rent, or share your information in any way. It is strictly used

to contact you in case of questions, process your order, and to send you future Goodwin Creek Gardens catalogs. If you wish to be taken off of our mailing list, just let us know.

our nursery is usda & oregon tiltH certified organicThe USDA National Organic Standard seal assures you that our procedures are authentically organic and meet the stringent standards set forth by the USDA and Oregon Tilth. Quoting the USDA, “these methods integrate cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. Synthetic fertiliz-ers, sewage sludge, irradiation, and genetic engineering may not be used.” In other words, it just makes sense to be organic.

visit our websitewww.goodwincreekgardens.com

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Our garden collections make it easy and economical for you to choose among some of our favorite plants. You choose the collection, we select the varieties in it, and you’ll save nearly 20% off the regular plant prices. each collec-tion contains 4 different plants, and all are the same high quality stock we ship individually.

Collections make great gifts, and a gift card can be included at no charge. We’ll choose plants to match your hardiness zone. The range of zones available for each collection are listed.

wedding collection A nice assortment of 4 herbs and flowers, all associated with the symbolism of true love and marriage. Includes lavender, rosemary, thyme, dianthus, violets, myrtle, chamomile, or sweet woodruff. Each col-lection contains a card explaining the symbolism of each plant. For Zones 5-9

lavender collection These are nice, neat, evergreen shrubs with won-derfully fragrant flowers and foliage.They also make great butterfly plants. For Zones 5-10.

scented pelargonium (geranium) collection We have a great selection, and will send a nice mix of scents, leaf shapes and variega-tions, and growth habits. These plants are not frost hardy, but can be easily grown in pots in cold climates.

fancy leaf pelargonium (geranium) collection A nice variety of leaf colors and shapes. These plants are not frost hardy, but can be easily grown in pots in cold climates.

rosemary collections A wonderful culinary herb and blooming, ever-green shrub. Choose from: trailing & upright rosemaries, for Zones 8-9 upright rosemaries, for Zones 6-9

thyme collections Great culinary herbs and landscape plants. Choose from: trailing thymes, for Zones 5-9 upright thymes, for Zones 5-9 mixed thymes, for Zones 5-9

dianthus collection A beautiful selection of these fragrant plants. For Zones 5-9.v

butterfly collectionvv We’ll choose a selection of plants that, when established, will give you blooms from spring until frost. All are but-terfly favorites. For Zones 4-10.

hummingbird collection All hummingbird tested and approved. When established, they will provide flowers from spring until frost. For Zones 5-10.

garden plant collections

Dianthus

“Where the bee sucks there suck i,

in a Cowslip’s bell i lie.” tempest

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medicinal collection Many of the plants which we grow are traditional medicinal herbs. Our collection contains some of the most requested varieties. For Zones 4-9.

white flower collection This mix of 4 perennial plants has pure white flow-ers. They are a nice complement for the silver garden and look stunning by the light of the sun or the moon. Zones 5-10.

culinary collection All the essentials for great herbal cooking. Includes a thyme, rosemary, sage, savory, chives, and oregano. Zones 6-10.

shakespeare collection A star-studded cast of plants, all of which are mentioned in the Bard’s plays and poems. Each plant included is accompa-nied by a quote and a reference to the work in which it appears. For Zones 5-9

dried flower collection These perennial plants will give you lovely and unique flow-ers to add to your everlasting designs. Includes one each of an Artemisia, baby’s breath, ornamental grass, lavender, ornamental oregano, and yarrow. Zones 4-10.

garden plant collections

gift certificates & gift cardsOur decorative gift certificates are available throughout the year and are

wonderful for the holidays. We can send the certificate, along with our catalog, to you or directly to the recipient. There is a space for ordering gift certificates on the back of the order blank.We can also ship your purchase along with a gift card and gift wrapping

at no extra charge. The only items which we can’t gift wrap are plants. Remember, too, that we can’t ship plants during very cold weather, but can instead send the recipient a gift card stating what the gift is and when it will arrive.Our garden collections are popular and economical choices for gifts.

collection price: (4 different plants in each collection): $29.95 this price is postpaid via usps priority Mail

throughout the u.s., including alaska & Hawaii

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the plants in this catalog are listed alphabetically by their latin names. if you don’t know the latin name, use this common name index.

coMMon naMe index

definitions used in tHe catalogBf - plants that attract butterfliesHm - plants that attract hummingbirdsbiennial - plants that tend to bloom and then die in their second season.deciduous - plants that keep their woody stems throughout the year, but shed their leaves once a year, usually in the fall.evergreen - plants that keep their leaves throughout the year.herbaceous - plants that die back to the ground each winter and then regrow new stems and leaves the following growing season.perennial - a plant that lives for more than two seasons. All of the plants in our catalog are perennials, with the exception of a couple of biennials.woody - plants that keep hard, above-ground stems throughout the year. May be deciduous or evergreen.

Hardiness zonesHardiness ratings are traditionally based upon

the ability of plants to survive winter tempera-tures. However, many plants that do well in cold climates do poorly in warm ones. In each plant description we have given the range of zones in which that plant can be expected to grow well.

We’ve arrived at these zone designations by our own experience, communications with other gardeners, and reference books. They are not foolproof. Cold hardiness depends on many factors besides air temperatures, such as wind exposure, soil moisture, and snow pack. Survival in warm climates is often adversely affected by high humidity and excessive summer rainfall.

Don’t use the zone maps commonly found in garden books. These maps are too vague, and cli-mates can vary greatly over a small geographic area. Instead, consult your state agricultural ex-tension agent (if there isn’t one in your county, call your state university) or local nurseries.

zone average minimum temperature ( ºf ) 2 -50 to -40 3 -40 to -30 4 -30 to -20 5 -20 to -10 6 -10 to 0 7 0 to 10 8 10 to 20 9 20 to 30

arnica 11artichoke 63babys breath 23balloon flower 52bay laurel 25bearberry 11bergamot 40blackberry lily 15black-eyed susan 56blackhaw 67boneset 21boxwood 15burnet 61butterfly bush 15butterfly weed 14cape fuchsia 51cardinal flower 38cardoon 18

carline thistle 16catnip 41cat thyme 64ceanothus 16chamomile 16cheddar pink 18chives 10coltsfoot 50, 66columbine 11comfrey 63compass plant 62cone flower 19costmary 63cowslip 52coyote mint 41cranberry bush 67cranesbill 23crones 63

culvers root 66cupids dart 16currant 53curry plant 24devils bit scabious 63dianthus 4, 18dogwood 17dropwort 41dyers broom 23edelweiss 38egyptian onion 10elderberry 60elecampane 25elfin herb 17false indigo 15feabane 20feather reed grass 15fennel 21

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feverfew 64fireweed 20flax 51foti 52fuchsia 21, 22fuki 50garlic chives 10geranium 4, 23, 44 - 48ginger 12Ginkgo 23gipsywort 38globe thistle 19golden marguerite 10grass 10, 11, 15, 16, 24, 40,

43, 50gromwell 38groundnut 11hardy geranium 23honeysuckle 38hops 24horehound 39hydrangea 24hyssop 25joe pye weed 21jupiters beard 16kangaroo paw 10ladys bedstraw 22ladys mantle 9lambs ears 63lavandin 32, 33lavender 4, 28 - 35lemon balm 39lemongrass 17lemon verbena 10lobelia 38lovage 38lungwort 52madder 56maidenhair tree 23mallow 39marigold 63marjoram 42, 43marshmallow 10maypop 43meadowsweet 21milkweed 12, 14mint 40mints 39monkey flower 40moor grass 40motherwort 38mountain mint 53mugwort 12muskmallow 39myrtle 41nettles 66

new zealand flax 51oat grass 24obedient plant 51oregano 42, 43, 52orris root 25pelargonium 44, 45, 48pennyroyal 39peppermint 40prickly pear 42primrose 52privet 38pyrethrum 64red hot poker 25ribbon grass 50rock rose 16rose 53rosemary 4, 54rose of sharon 24rosinweed 62rue 56russian sage 50sage 56, 59, 60samphire 17santolina 61savory 61sea lavender 38sedge 15seri 41snakeroot 21sneezeweed 23soapwort 61society garlic 66sorrel 56southernwood 11Spirea 62strawberry 21sumac 53sunflower 23sweet cicely 41sweet grass 24sweet myrtle 41sweet vernal grass 10switch grass 43tansy 64tarragon 12, 63thyme 4, 64, 65, 66trumpet creeper 15tuber oat grass 11valerian 66vervain 66vetiver 66violet 67wand flower 22welsh onion 10wild oats 16willow 56

winged everlasting 10wormwood 11zauschneria 20

coMMon naMe index

perennial plant list • 2016 • see order blank for current pricesall varieties available as potted plants • all are for full sun unless noted

Bf butterfly plants • Hm hummingbird plants size of plant in the description is height x width

all plants are certified UsDa Organic by Oregon tilth

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abelia x grandiflora ‘Sherwood’Shrub, 5’ x 5’. A compact, graceful, decidu-ous shrub with small, glossy green leaves and light pink flowers from May until frost. Zones 6-9. Hm

achillea ageratum sweet nancyHerbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Fragrant, bright green foliage and numerous yellow flower heads, 1-2” across. Great dried flower. Zones 7-9

achillea ‘Fanal’ (‘Beacon’) Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 2’. One of the Galaxy Hybrids, it has large flower heads on stout stems. Crimson flowers fade to salmon. Spreads rapidly. Dried flower. Zones 3-9

achillea decolorans english maceHerbaceous, 1½’ x 1’. Considered an old hybrid of pearl yarrow. Similar leaves and flowers, but not invasive. Aromatic & culinary. Dried flower. Zones 5-9

achillea ‘Feuerland’ (‘Fireland’)Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. Deep, brick red flow-ers on nice stiff stems. Excellent for cut and dried flowers. Spreads rapidly. Zones 3-9

achillea filipendulina golden yarrowHerbaceous, 3-5’ x 2’. Ferny foliage, in large clumps, with golden yellow flower heads 3-5” across. Dried flower. Zones 3-9

achillea ‘Lilac Beauty’Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. This cultivar has large heads of pale purple flowers that fade to white. Nice as cut or dried flowers. A soft color for the border. Zones 3-9.

achillea millefolium ‘Proa’Herbaceous, 2½’ x 2’. This European selec-tion of the common white yarrow was bred for a high essential oil content. Spreads rap-idly. Medicinal, ornamental. Zones 3-9

achillea ‘Lasschoenheit’ (‘Salmon Beauty’)Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Another stout hybrid, this one with salmon/pink flowers that slowly age to a pale yellow color. Spreads rapidly. Dried flower. Zones 3-9

achillea ‘Moonshine’Herbaceous, 1½’ x 1½’. Neat clumps of grey green foliage and lovely pale yellow flower heads. Best divided every 2-3 years. Not invasive. Dried flower Zones 3-8

achillea ptarmica pearl yarrowHerbaceous, 2’ x 2’. Small, white, doubled flowers resemble those of feverfew. One of the best white dried flowers. Invasive. Medicinal. Zones 3-9

achillea ‘Rodney’s Choice’Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 2’. A hybrid yarrow, with magenta flower heads that hold their color when dried better than our other yar-row varieties. Zones 3-9

achillea ‘Terracotta’Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Salmon/pink flower heads turn a unique clay-pot color as they develop. Silvery foliage. Nice for cut & dried flowers. Spreads rapidly. Zones 3-9

Achillea filipendulina





acanthus mollis bears breechHerbaceous or evergreen, 4’ x 3’. Large, shiny, deeply cut leaves and tall flower stalks make this a nice ornamental for light shade. Medicinal. Zones 6-9

acorus gramineus ‘Licorice’Semievergreen, 1½’ x 1’. Forms tight clumps of slender green leaves have a strong licorice scent and flavor. Used in Asian cooking. For moist soils. Very attractive as a potted plant. Zones 5-10

acorus gramineus ‘Ogon’ golden sweet flagEvergreen, 1’ x 1’. Dense tufts of narrow, golden yellow leaves. Nice in pots, edgings, or along a path or pond. For sun or light shade. Best in moist soils. Zones 5-10

acorus gramineus ‘Variegatus’ grassy sweet flagSemievergreen, 1½’ x 2’. Slender leaves are variegated a handsome green and white. Not aromatic, but very ornamental. Needs moist soil and partial shade. Zones 5-10

agastache Most of the following varieties have long, tubular flowers and are excellent hummingbird plants.

agastache ‘Firebird’Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 1½’. Reddish orange flowers throughout the summer. Neat growth habit and pleasant, mint scented leaves. Zones 8-9 Hm

agastache foeniculum anise hyssopHerbaceous, 3’ x 1’. Licorice scented leaves and dense heads of small, violet colored flowers. Tea, great bee plant. Zones 7-9 Bf

agastache mexicana mexican giant hyssopHerbaceous, 3’ x 1’. Southwestern native with rosy colored flowers and mint scented leaves. Tea. Zones 8-9 Hm

agastache ‘Tutti Frutti’Herbaceous, 3-4’ x 1½’. Long narrow spikes of bright magenta flowers and lemon/mint scented leaves. Blooms throughout the sum-mer. Zones 8-9 Hm

agastache rupestris sunset hyssopHerbaceous, 2’ x 1’. Bright orange flowers from late summer until frost. The greyish green leaves have a licorice scent. This Southwestern native does best in a well-drained soil. Zones 4-9 Hm

agrimonia eupatoria agrimonyHerbaceous, 3-4’ x 1½’. Attractive com-pound leaves and tall spikes of yellow flowers. Burr like fruits can be a nuisance. Tea, medicinal, dye (yellow), Zones 6-9

alchemilla ellenbeckiiSemievergreen, 3” x 2’. A groundcover forming ladys mantle with reddish stems and small, palmate leaves. Nice for moist, shady places. Zones 7-8

alchemilla xanthochlora ladys mantleEvergreen or herbaceous, 1’ x 1½’. Beauti-ful, bluish green, fan shaped leaves which lovingly hold drops of dew along their edges. Sprays of yellowish flowers are used for dried flowers. Medicinal. Zones 4-8

Acanthus mollis





allium cepa cv. egyptian walking onionHerbaceous, 2’ x 1’. Clumps of bulblets are produced at the tops of long stalks. Fun to grow and eat. Zones 5-9

allium cernuum nodding onionHerbaceous, 2’ x 1’. Named for its drooping heads of mauve colored flowers. Medicinal, ornamental, Zones 4-9

allium fistulosum welsh onionHerbaceous, 3’ x 1’. This culinary herb is like a large chives, with hollow leaves and small basal bulbs. The name notwith-standing, it has been grown in China for thousands of years, but only reached Wales in the 1600’s. Zones 5-9

allium schoenoprasum chivesHerbaceous, 1’ x 1’. An essential culinary, which is also ornamental when the pink flowers bloom in spring. Zones 5-9

allium senescens german garlicHerbaceous, 1’ x 1’. An ornamental, low spreading Allium, with 3” heads of mauve colored flowers and wide, flat, garlic scent-ed leaves. Zones 5-9

allium tuberosum garlic chivesHerbaceous, 1½’. Broad flat leaves and abundant seed heads have a pleasant garlic flavor. Attractive white flowers. Zones 7-9

aloysia triphylla lemon verbenaShrub, 3-6’ x 3’. Leaves yield one of the nicest lemon scents and flavors among all herbs. Also medicinal. Easily grown in pots, a must in cold climates. Zones 8-10

althaea officinalis marshmallowHerbaceous, 2-4’ x 2’. Robust plant, with upright stems of soft greyish green leaves and light whitish pink flowers. Medicinal, Zones 3-9

ammobium alatum winged everlastingHerbaceous, 2-3’ x 1½’. Clumps of dense foliage produce numerous stalks of small, papery white flowers. Excellent dried flow-er. Zones 7-9 Bf

angelica archangelica angelicaHerbaceous, 3-6’ x 2’. Biennial, with large, attractive leaves. Seeds, leaves, and stalks are culinary. Medicinal. Zones 4-9

anigozanthos flavidus kangaroo pawEvergreen, 5’ x 2’. This Australian native forms large clumps of swordlike leaves. Tall branching flower stalks with striking tubular flowers in shades of red, yellow and green make unusual cut flowers. Blooms through-out summer. Zones 8-9 Hm

anthemis tinctoria golden margueriteSemievergreen, 2-3’ x 1½’. Finely cut foli-age and masses of yellow, daisy like flowers in early summer. Dye (yellow). Zones 5-8 Bf

anthoxanthum odoratum sweet vernal grassHerbaceous, 1-2’ x 1’. The dried leaves have the vanilla-like fragrance of coumarin and are used in basketry and for incense. A clump forming grass. Zones 6-9

Allium schoenoprasum

Allium cepa Allium fistulosum





apios americana groundnutHerbaceous vine, 4-8’ x 2’. A Trailing plant that will climb and twine when given sup-port. A member of the pea family, it has attractive, compound leaves and small, brownish purple, pea-like flowers. This native of the eastern U. S. is great for cover-ing a small trellis. The nutritious tubers are cooked like potatoes. Zones 5-9

aquilegia caerulea rocky mt. columbineHerbaceous, 1-2’ x 1’. Deeply cut foliage, with large, upright, blue and white spurred flowers. As with other columbines, it does well in both garden beds and woodland set-tings. Zones 3-8 Hm

aquilegia canadensis eastern columbineHerbaceous, 1-2’ x 1’. One of the earli-est flowers for hummingbirds.The red and yellow flowers are on stiff, upright stems. Prefers partial shade. Zones 3-8 Hm

aquilegia chaplinei chaplin’s golden columbineHerbaceous, 2’ x 1’. This species has small, delicate, purplish green foliage and bright yellow flowers with long, narrow spurs. Some botanists list it as a variety of Aquilegia chrysantha. Zones 4-9 Hm

aquilegia chrysantha golden columbineHerbaceous, 2-3’ x 1½’. Large, fragrant yel-low flowers in late spring and early summer. Tolerates sun better than other columbines, and adapts to many garden conditions. Zones 3-9 Hm

aquilegia formosa western columbineHerbaceous, 2-3’ x 1’. Taller and more branching than its eastern cousin, it also has red and yellow flowers. Tolerates a drier soil. Zones 3-8 Hm

arctostaphylos uva ursi bearberryEvergreen shrub or groundcover, 8” x 3’. Trailing stems with dark green leaves and bright red berries in winter. Forms a wide mat. Ornamental and medicinal. Zones 3-8

Aquilegia canadensis

arnica chamissonis meadow arnicaHerbaceous, 1-3’ x 2’. A northwestern U.S. native, with solitary stems of bright yellow flowers. Reputed to have the same medici-nal properties as the harder to grow Arnica montana. Zones 5-8 Bf

arrhenatherum elatius ‘Variegatum’ tuber oat grassHerbaceous, 1’ x 2’. Clump forming, with nice green and white striped leaves. Needs partial shade. Ornamental. Zones 5-9

artemisia abrotanum cv. tangerine southernwoodShrub, 3-5’ x 2’. Tall, stiff, upright growth with finely divided, fragrant foliage. Me-dicinal, insect repellent. Zones 5-9

artemisia absinthium wormwoodSemishrub, 3-4’ x 3’. Large plant with finely divided, silvery foliage with tall spikes of tiny flowers. Insect repellent, medicinal, dried flower. Excellent for dried wreath backings. Zones 3-9

artemisia afra african wormwoodSemiwoody, 4-6’ x 2’. Lacy green foliage with very tall straight stems of tiny green-ish yellow flowers. Medicinal, dried flower, wreath backings. Zones 7-9





artemisia dracunculus ‘Sativa’ french tarragonHerbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Clumps of slender stems with green, anise scented leaves. Essential culinary, especially in vinegars. Zones 3-8

artemisia lactiflora ‘Guizhou’Herbaceous, 4-6’ x 2’. Divided green leaves with contrasting reddish purple stems and panicles of tiny creamy white flowers. Out-standing backdrop in the perennial border. Zones 5-8

artemisia ludoviciana western mugwortHerbaceous, 3’ x 3’. The species from which many cultivars have come. Broad, linear, silvery foliage. Needs well drained soil. Ornamental in the garden, and as a dried flower. Zones 4-9

artemisia ludoviciana ‘Valerie Finnis’Herbaceous, 2-3’ x 2½’. Spreading plant. Leaves and stems are broader than west-ern mugwort. Great for wreaths and dried flowers. Zones 4-9

artemisia ludoviciana ‘Silver Queen’Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. Similar to ‘Valerie Finnis’, but the plants are a bit shorter and leaves a bit broader. Great for dried flowers and wreath backings. Zones 4-9

artemisia ‘Powis Castle’Shrub, 2’ x 3’. Fast growing and nearly evergreen. It makes a nice, large silvery mound. Finely divided foliage. Zones 7-9

artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’Shrub, 1’ x 2½’. A low growing, wide spreading, very hardy groundcover with deeply divided, silvery foliage. Very orna-mental. Zones 3-9

artemisia vulgaris mugwortHerbaceous, 4-6’ x 3’. A large plant, with reddish purple stems and broadly divided green leaves. Medicinal. Excellent for dried wreath backings. Zones 3-9

asarum splendens chinese wild gingerEvergreen, 1’ x 2’. A vigorous, spread-ing species, with large dark green leaves splashed with silver. Very ornamental either in the garden or in tubs. Needs a shady spot. Medicinal. Zones 4-8

asclepias The milkweeds are all excellent butterfly nectar plants and also serve as the sole food source for Monarch caterpillars.

asclepias curassavica red butterflySubshrub, 3’ x 1½’. Long narrow leaves, tall, stiff stems with bright umbels of showy reddish orange flowers throughout the sum-mer. Zones 9-10 Bf

asclepias curassavica ‘Silky Gold’Same as above, but with orange-yellow flowers. Zones 9-10 Bf

asclepias incarnata swamp milkweedHerbaceous, 2-4’ x 1½’. Narrow leaves and beautiful umbels of rosy purple flowers. Perhaps the easiest milkweed to grow in av-erage garden conditions. Eastern U.S native. Zones 3-9 Bf

asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’Same as above, but the flowers are white and the leaves brighter green. Zones 3-9 Bf

asclepias physocarpa swan plantEvergreen shrub, 3-6’ x 1½’. A woody South African milkweed, with narrow leaves and creamy white flowers. The inflated seed pods are nice in dried floral designs and vaguely resemble a swan, hence the name. Zones 9-10 Bf

asclepias speciosa showy milkweedHerbaceous, 2-4’ x 1½’. Large, velvety white leaves and umbels of light pink flow-ers. Tolerates dry soil. This is the milkweed most commonly seen in the western U.S. Zones 3-9 Bf

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Never has there been a more attractive and useful group of weeds than the milk-weeds, more than 100 species belonging to the genus Asclepias and distributed mainly throughout North America and parts of southern Africa. Most are straight-stemmed herbaceous perennials, but a few are shrubs that may grow 12 feet tall. The leaves vary from impressively large, broad, and woolly to threadlike and smooth. The name “milk-weed” comes from the milky latex that exudes when a milkweed plant is wounded. Contact with the latex irritates the skin of some people, but it benefits the plant by deterring munching by herbivorous animals.

Some species have silky smooth pods; others, warty or spiny ones. Inside each pod are numerous seeds, each with a tuft of long, silky hairs. When the pods split open, the hairs act as little parachutes. Anyone who has played with milkweed pods as a child remembers the silky down and the gently rising seeds.

One of the other charms of milkweeds is their associations with insects. Find a comfortable spot on the grass near a clump of milkweed in bloom and witness its attraction for nectaring bees and butterflies, especially the monarchs, which lay their eggs only on Asclepias species. After the eggs hatch, you can watch the exquisitely striped caterpillars as they feed on the leaves, developing the bad taste that protects them from predators. You may even be lucky enough to see an adult monarch as it emerges from its jewellike chrysalis.

The numerous, showy, and often scented flowers are usually borne in clusters called cymes, either at the ends of the stems or in the leaf axils. They are ingeniously adapted to pollination by insects. At the top of every flower is a crown of five pouches, or hoods, each containing an enticing stash of nectar. As an insect alights on a flower, its legs are guided down into grooves, where one of its hairs or claws catches on a structure connecting two waxy masses of pollen called pollinia. The insect flies off to another flower, then browses among its hoods for nectar and dislodges the pollinia, which then pollinate the second flower.

Useful as these “weeds” are, let’s not forget their beauty in the garden. Many are handsome, even stately plants and are suited for varied positions in the landscape. Some, such as butterfly weed and swamp milkweed, look best in massed plantings or large clumps. Others, such as the common milkweed, look uncommonly good as single specimens in the perennial border. All are great additions to natural plantings and wildflower meadows.

Most milkweeds die back each winter to underground buds and rhizomes. Many emerge very late in the spring. An easy way to mark each plant so that you don’t dis-turb it with early spring cultivation is to leave last year’s dead stalks in place until the new growth appears. The tall stems and their pods add interest to the winter garden.

Monarch chrysalis

Monarch butterfly Monarch caterpillar

all aBout Milkweeds

caterpillar beginning to form a chrysalis





asclepias sullivantiiHerbaceous, 3-5’ x 2’. Similar to Asclepias syriaca, but the leaves, pods and stems are smooth. Native to eastern U.S. Zones 5-9 Bf

asclepias syriaca common milkweedHerbaceous, 3-5’ x 3’. The native milkweed most often seen in the eastern U.S., with wide smooth leaves and large umbels of pinkish flowers. Spreads by rhizomes and can be invasive. A handsome garden plant. Zones 3-9 Bf

asclepias tuberosa butterfly weedHerbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. One of the showi-est of herbs, with bright orange flowers throughout much of summer. Pods are nice as dried flowers. Needs a well-drained soil. Medicinal. Zones 3-9 Bf

asclepias verticillata whorled milkweedHeerbaceous, 1-2’ x 1½’. The leaves are long and very narrow. The white flowers are in small, tight clusters. Native to the eastern U.S. Zones 3-9 Bf

aster These are excellent butterfly nectar plants and some varieties are especially valuable because they bloom in autumn, after most other flowers have disappeared.

aster carolinianus climbing asterHerbaceous or woody, 5-8’ x 2’. This native of the Southeastern U.S. has the unusual habit (for an aster) of twining upwards if given support. Can be grown up a trellis or among other neighboring plants. Pretty purple flowers in autumn. Zones 7-9. Bf.

aster chilensis chilean asterHerbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. A native California Aster, with erect stems and numerous, pale purplish blue flowers. Blooms in late sum-mer and fall. Does well in drier locations than our other locations. Zones 6-10 Bf

aster x frikartii ‘Monch’Herbaceous, 1½’ x 2’. A mounding, summer blooming Aster with brightly colored bluish purple flowers from June until September. Zones 5-9 Bf

aster laevis smooth asterHerbaceous, 3’ x 1½’. Another spreading species, with tall, stiff stems and inch wide, violet flowers. Fall bloomer. Zones 4-8 Bf

aster novae angliae ‘Purple Dome’Herbaceous, 1½ x 1½’. This compact selec-tion is a late summer bloomer, with bright purple flowers with yellow centers. Nice for the front of a perennial border. Zones 4-10 Bf

aster novi-belgii ‘Professor Kippenburg’Herbaceous, 10” x 1½’. A dwarf variety, with lavender, semidouble flowers in late summer. The spreading dark green foliage looks neat and trim throughout the growing season. Zones 4-8 Bf

Aster novae-angliae

Asclepias incarnata





Buddleja globosa

astilbe simplicifolia ‘Sprite’Herbaceous, 1’ x 1’. Clumps of attractive, divided foliage bear plumelike, airy, light pink flower spikes. Mainstay of the shady garden, it can tolerate sun in cool summer climates if soil is moist. This variety is a former Perennial Plant Of The Year. Zones 3-10 Bf

baptisia australis false indigoHerbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Attractive blue/green foliage, with spikes of lupine like, dark blue flowers. Black seed pods nice as dried flow-ers. Medicinal, dye (blue). Zones 3-9

belamcanda chinensis blackberry lilyHerbaceous, 3-4’ x 1’. Neat clumps of iris-like leaves. Branching stems adorned with pretty orange flowers. Dried fruits are orna-mental. Medicinal. Zones 5-9

boltonia asteroides ‘Snowbank’Herbaceous, 4-6’ x 2’. The tall, wiry stems are covered with small, white, daisy-like flowers. These tall plants do not need stak-ing. Blooms late summer and fall. Good cut flower. Zones 4-9 Bf

buddleja globosaShrub, 10-15’ x 6’. This large butterfly bush can reach small tree status if left unpruned. The exceedingly bright, yellow-orange flowers are in 1-2” round clusters. Zones 7-9. Bf

buddleja x weyeriana ‘Sungold’Shrub, 6-8’ x 6’. A hybrid, non-seeding va-riety with long leaves and roundish, yellow flower heads. Zones 7-9 Bf

buxus sempervirens ‘Suffruticosa’ dwarf boxwoodEvergreen shrub, 1-3’ x 1½’. Traditional edging plant for borders and knot gardens. Can be trained into small topiaries. Kepps nice green color in winter. Zones 5-9

buxus sempervirens boxwood ‘Vardar Valley’Evergreen shrub, 3’ x 3’. Considered a very hardy boxwood. Leaves are larger and more elongated than the dwarf boxwood. Zones 5-9

Calamagrostis x acutifolia ‘Karl Foerster’ feather reed grassPersistent winter foliage, 1½-2’ x 2’. Prized for its fall colors of pinkish tan flowers and wheat colored foliage. Flowers rise about 2’ above the foliage in late summer. This culti-var is quicker to bloom in cold climates than regular reed grass. Zones 5-9

calamintha cretica Herbaceous or evergreen, 10” x 10”. Trail-ing stems of small, round grey leaves and purplish white. Minty fragrance. Zones 6-9

campsis radicans trumpet creeperVine, 30’ x 3’. Fast growing, clinging vine with large reddish orange flowers. Pods nice in dried floral designs. Zones 3-9 Hm

Carex buchananii ‘Red Rooster’ leather leaf sedgeEvergreen, 3’ x 2’. Clumping, grass like plant, with curly tipped, reddish bronze foli-age. Linear leaves are most colorful of the sedges. Needs even watering. Zones 6-10





Chamaemelum nobile roman chamomileGroundcover, 1’ (if in bloom) x 1½’. Creep-ing stems, with fine, bright green fragrant foliage. Nice between paving stones. Small yellow and white flowers. Medicinal, dye (yellow). Zones 4-8

Chamaemelum nobile ‘Flore Pleno’ double flowered chamomileSimilar to roman chamomile, but with doubled flowers. Zones 4-8

Chasmanthium latifolium wild oatsHerbaceous, 5’ x 2’. Not a true oat, but a clump forming grass with lovely panicles of nodding, flattened flower heads in late summer and fall. Fresh or dried flowers. Zones 4-9

Cistus ‘Elma’ rock rose ‘Elma’Evergreen shrub, 3-4’ x 3-4’. Lustrous dark green foliage with very large, 3”, white flowers. Nice upright growth. Tolerates heat, dry soil, and coastal conditions. Zones 7-10

Cistus ladanifer ladanumEvergreen shrub, 4’ x 3’. Broad, fragrant, bright green foliage and compact growth. Large white flowers have a maroon spot at the base of each petal. Tolerates heat, dry soil, and coastal conditions. Zones 8-10

Cistus x purpureus orchid rock roseEvergreen shrub, 4’ x 3’. Blooms in early summer with masses of light purple flowers with a maroon spot at the base of each petal. Dark green foliage and compact growth. Tolerates heat, dry soil, and coastal condi-tions. Zones 7-10

Cistus x skanbergii rock roseEvergreen shrub, 2-3’ x 3’. Low growing, broadly spreading shrub with 1”, soft pink flowers in late spring. Greyish green foliage. Tolerates heat, dry soil, and coastal condi-tions. Zones 8-10

Carlina acaulis carline thistleEvergreen, 4” x 10”. Rosettes of sharp, prickly dandelion like leaves. Each rosette yields one large, stemless, daisy like flower with silver, papery petals. Nice in a rockery. Medicinal, Dried Flowers. Zones 5-9

Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Longwood Blue’Shrub, 2-3’ x 2-3’. Forms neat mounds of silvery green leaves and large clumps of misty blue flowers in late summer. Zones 6-9 Bf

Catananche caerulea cupids dartHerbaceous, 2-3’ x 1’. Numerous branching stems bearing large, lavender colored flow-ers which dry to form a blue tuft in a papery head. Dried flower. Zones 3-8

Catananche caerulea ‘Bicolor’Similar to above, but the flowers are white with a bluish eye. Ornamental. Zones 3-8

Ceanothus ‘Dark Star’Evergreen shrub, 8’ x 5’. Similar to ‘Julia Phelps’, but with a darker flower. Con-sidered by Sunset Magazine as a better selection. Zones 7-10 Bf

Ceanothus gloriosus point reyes ceanothusvEvergreen shrub, 2’ x 5’. A wide spread-ing plant with glossy evergreen foliage and dense clusters of small, bluish purple flow-ers. Deer resistant. Zones 7-9 Bf

Centranthus ruber jupiters beardHerbaceous, 3’ x 1½’. Compact growth with masses of small, fragrant, reddish pink flow-ers. Zones 5-9 Bf Hm

Centranthus ruber albus white jupiters beardSame as above, but the flowers are white. Zones 5-9 Bf





Coreopsis auriculata ‘Nana’ dwarf coreopsisHerbaceous, 8” x 1½’. This low growing cultivar is perfect for small gardens. The cheerful, orange-yellow flowers appear all summer if deadheaded. Zones 5-9. Bf

coreopsis lanceolata lanceleaf coreopsisHerbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Large, bright yellow flowers in midsummer. Dye (gold, orange). Zones 3-8 Bf

coreopsis tripteris tall coreopsisHerbaceous, 3-7’ x 1½’. Tall, sturdy plant with numerous small yellow flowers. Flow-ers are said to be anise scented, though we honestly don’t detect this. Zones 4-8 Bf

Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’ threadleaf coreopsisHerbaceous, 1½’ x 1½’. One of the most popular Coreopsis, with soft yellow flow-ers that appear throughout summer and fall. The leaves are finely cut. Tolerates dry soil. Zones 4-8 Bf

Cornus stolonifera (Cornus sericea) red twig dogwoodDeciduous shrub, 8’ x 6’. Native dogwood has purplish red fall foliage. The numerous reddish purple stems add nice winter inter-est. Small clusters of white flowers are not showy, but the berries that follow are loved by birds. Nice as specimen plant or in a hedgerow. Zones 3-9

Cornus stolinifera ‘Flaviramea’ yellow twig dogwoodDeciduous shrub, 8’ x 6’. Similar to red twig, but the stems are bright yellow and the growth is denser. Adds nice winter inter-est. Birds love the berries. Zones 3-9

Crithmum maritimum samphireHerbaceous, 1-2’ x 1’. A true seaside plant, with bushy, bright green, fleshy leaves and stems. An old time potherb. Zones 7-9

crocosmia ‘Severn Seas’Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. This hybrid from South Africa has reddish orange flowers along arching stems. The sword-shaped leaves are in large clumps. A favorite of hummingbirds, blooms midsummer till fall. Zones 5-9 Hm

crocosmia yellow floweredSimilar to Crocosmia listed above, but flow-ers are light yellowish orange. Hm

Cuphea hyssopifolia elfin herbShrub, 2’ x 1’. An attractive plant for con-tainers and topiaries, with narrow glossy leaves and small white flowers for much of the year. Zones 9-10

Cymbopogon citratus lemongrassEvergreen, 3-4’ x 3’. Clumps of long, stiff, lemon scented leaves that are nice for tea and Asian cooking. The bulbous leaf base is often used chopped. Easily grown in a pot in cold climates. Zones 9-10

Coreopsis lanceolata

Crocosmia





Cynara cardunculus cardoonHerbaceous, 4-6’ x 4’. Similar to an arti-choke, but with edible leaf stalks. Spiny, purple tufted flowers are not used for cook-ing. Dried flower. Zones 8-9. Cannot be shipped to CA. Bf

dianthus these fragrant plants have been beloved for centuries. they are ideal for beds and borders, in full sun and well-drained soils.

dianthus ‘Bath’s Pink’Evergreen, 1½’ x 1’. The single flowers are light pink, lightly fringed, with a small, dark band. Well scented. Zones 5-9 Bf

dianthus ‘Bat’s Double Red’Evergreen, 1’ x 1’. Introduced by Thomas Bat in the 18th century. Semi-double flow-ers with a wine-red color. Faint scent. Zones 5-9 Bf

dianthus ‘Bridal Veil’Evergreen, 1’ x 1’. A popular pink from the late 1600’s. The double flowers have fringed white petals with a crimson eye. Forms mats of narrow, gray-green foliage. Very fragrant. Zones 6-9 Bf

dianthus ‘Dainty Dame’Evergreen, 10” x 1’. This fairly new, low growing cultivar, has a flat, single white flower with a dark maroon band. Well scent-ed. Zones 5-9 Bf

dianthus ‘Dottie’Evergreen, 6” x 1’. Single white flowers with a light maroon band. Forms a nice low mat of foliage. Lightly scented. Zones 5-9 Bf

dianthus ‘Firewitch’Evergreen, 8” x 1’. A low growing, mound-ing, modern cultivar with bluish green foliage. Flowers are bright pink, slightly fringed and fragrant. Zones 5-9 Bf

dianthus ‘Gloriosa’Evergreen, 1’ x 1’. There is some dispute whether this is really the cultivar introduced in the late 1700’s, but it fits the description. Pink double flowers with a crimson eye. Well scented. Zones 5-9 Bf

dianthus gratianopolitanus cheddar pinkEvergreen, 10” x 1’. Tufted plants with single, fringed pink flowers. Well scented. Zones 5-8 Bf

dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Tiny Rubies’Evergreen, 3” x 1’. Forms mats of tiny leaves with very small, doubled, rose col-ored flowers. Well scented. Zones 5-8 Bf

dianthus ‘Inchmery’Evergreen, 1’ x 1’. Raised in the 18th cen-tury. Semidouble, pale pink flowers with a great scent. Zones 5-9

dianthus ‘Laced Romeo’Semievergreen, 1’ x 1’. Double pink flowers edged with rose. Well scented. Zones 5-8 Bf

dianthus ‘Lady Granville’Semievergreen, 1½’ x 1’. White, fringed, semidouble flowers, with rose splotches at the center. Well scented. Zones 5-9 Bf

dianthus ‘Little Jock’Evergreen, 6” x 1’. Nice for rockeries. Sin-gle pink flowers with a dark maroon band. Well scented. Zones 5-9 Bf

dianthus ‘London Delight’Semievergreen, 1’ x 1’. Double, whitish flowers edged with rose. Well scented. Zones 5-9 Bf

Cynara cardunculus





echinacea angustifoliaHerbaceous, 2-3’ x 1½’. Cone-like heads with drooping purple petals. Needs a well-drained soil. More difficult to grow than Echinacea purpurea in wet winter areas. Medicinal. Zones 4-8 Bf

echinacea pallidaHerbaceous, 2-4’ x 1½’. This coneflower has pale, purplish petals and long, narrow leaves. Medicinal. Zones 4-8 Bf

echinacea paradoxa yellow coneflowerHerbaceous, 2-3’ x 1½’. Unique among coneflowers with its large yellow flowers. Very ornamental. Zones 4-8 Bf

dianthus ‘Mrs. Sinkins’Evergreen, 10” x 1’. There seem to be several similar variations of this cultivar available, and which, if any, is the original is up for debate. This one has the typical deeply fringed, double white flowers, and an extremely sweet fragrance. Zones 6-9 Bf

dianthus ‘Oakington’Evergreen, 6-8” x 1’. This is a floriferous plant, which also forms nice mats of bluish green foliage. The flowers are flat, semi-doubled, and purplish-pink in color. Lightly scented. Zones 6-9. Bf

dianthus ‘Queen of Sheba’Semievergreen, 1’ x 1’. Single, fringed, rose colored flowers spotted with white. Well scented. Zones 5-9 Bf

dianthus ‘Rose de Mai’Semievergreen, 1½’ xv 1’. Double, clear pink flowers. Well scented. Zones 5-9 Bf

dianthus ‘Spotty’Evergreen, 6” x 1’. Rose and white spotted flowers. Well scented. Zones 5-9 BfZones 4-10 Hm

echinacea purpurea purple cone flowerHerbaceous, 2-3’ x 1½’. Showy clumps of large, coarse green leaves and numerous bright purple flowers. The easiest Echinacea to grow in average garden conditions. Great medicinal & ornamental. Zones 3-8 Bf

echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’ white cone flowerSimilar to above, but flowers are white. Bf

echinacea tenneseensis tennessee coneflowerHerbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Listed as an endan-gered species. Unusual in that its purple ray flowers turn upward giving it a cup-like ap-pearance. Zones 4-8 Bf

echinops exaltatus globe thistleHerbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Thistle like plants, with spiny ball shaped blue flower heads. Excel-lent dried flower. Zones 3-9

echinops sphaerocephalusHerbaceous, 3-6’ x 2’. Similar to above, but larger, with green rather than blue flower heads. Excellent dried flower. Zones 3-9

Dianthus





epilobium angustifolium fireweedHerbaceous, 2-5’ x 1½’. Tall, unbranched spikes of bright reddish purple flowers throughout early summer. Young shoots are edible. Medicinal. Zones 3-9 Bf Hm

epilobium/zauschneria these hardy california natives toler-ate dry, hot summers and prefer a well drained soil. they do best in the west and southwest. Their numerous, red flowers are hummingbird favorites.

epilobium californica ‘Arizonica’Herbeaceous or semievergreen, 1½’ x 2’. Upright growth, with oval grey green leaves. Plants spread by underground runners. Reddish orange flowers in late summer. Considered the cold hardiest of the zauschnerias. Zones 6-10. Hm

epilobium californica ‘Calistoga’Herbeaceous or semievergreen, 1’ x 2’. Semitrailing growth, with oval grey green leaves. Plants spread by underground run-ners. Zones 7-10. Hm

epilobium californica ‘Dublin’Herbeaceous or semievergreen, 1’ x 2’. A compact selection with narrow green leaves. Nice for small spaces. Zones 7-10.Hm

epilobium ‘Everetts Choice’Herbeaceous or semievergreen, 1½’ x 2’. Trailing, variety that spreads quickly. Good choice for large areas or containers. Greenish grey leaves and reddish orange flowers.Hm

epilobium ‘Mattole Select’Herbeaceous or semievergreen, 1’ x 1½’. A non-invasive introduction that keeps to a width of about 3’. Leaves are silvery-gray. Good choice for small areas. Zones 7-10. Hm

epilobium ‘Rogers Hybrid’Herbeaceous or semievergreen, 2’ x 2’. Semiupright, compact growth, with excep-tionally silvery grey leaves. Plants spread by underground runners. Zones 7-10 Hm

epilobium ‘Sierra Salmon’Herbaceous or semievergreen, 2’ x 2’. Shrubby growth, with a profusion of salmon colored flowers in late summer and fall. Zones 7-10 Hm

erigeron speciosus ‘Darkest Of All’ fleabaneHerbaceous, 2’ x 2’. Free blooming plant with erect leafy stems and daisylike flowers. This cultivar of a Pacific Northwest native has dark, bluish purple flowers Zones 6-10 Bf

eryngium planum seahollyHerbaceous, 2-3’ x 1½’. Rosettes of only slightly spiny leaves produce many well branched stems with numerous 1”, steel blue flowers. Dried flower. Zones 5-9 Bf

Epilobium angustifolium





Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’ bronze fennelSame as above, but foliage is a purple/bronze color. Bf

Fragaria vesca european runnerless strawberryHerbaceous, 8” x 8”. Noninvasive plant spreads by seeds, not runners, so it’s man-ageable and attractive in the flower garden. Small, sweet fruits throughout summer. Zones 5-9

Fuchsia ‘Checkerboard’Shrub, 3-4’ x 2’. The large red and white flowers create a checkerboard effect against the dark green foliage. More heat tolerant than our other Fuchsia. Zones 7-10 Hm

Fuchsia ‘Chillerton Beauty’Deciduous shrub, 4-6’ x 3’. An old hybrid from 1840’s. Medium sized , twotoned flowers are pink and pinkish purple. Upright arching stems make this a nice hedging cul-tivar. Zones 7-10 Hm

Fuchsia magellanica hardy fuchsiaShrub, 3-10’ x 3-4’. A winter hardy species, with small narrow leaves and 1” long, bright red flowers. Tops may die back partially in cold areas. This shrub blooms throughout the summer and well into autumn. Can be grown in sun or partial shade.Zones 6-9 Hm

eupatorium cannabium hemp agrimonyHerbaceous, 2-3’ x 2’. Stiff, erect stems, with heads of pretty, light pink flowers. Me-dicinal. Zones 5-9 Bf

eupatorium fistulosum hollow joe pye weedHerbaceous, 2-4’. Large, hollow, purple tinged stems with light pink flowers. Me-dicinal. Zones 4-9 Bf

eupatorium perfoliatum bonesetHerbaceous, 3-5’ x 2’. The large, opposite leaves surround the stem. White flowers. Medicinal. Zones 4-9 Bf

eupatorium purpureum joe pye weedHerbaceous, 6-8’ x 2½’. A spectacular plant, with large, purple specked stems and rosy purple flowers. Medicinal. Zones 4-9 Bf

eupatorium rugosum white snakerootHerbaceous, 6’ x 2’. This native species has attractive brownish green leaves and contrasting heads of small white flowers. Excellent as a background plant. Blooms into late autumn. Zones 4-9 Bf

eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’Herbaceous, 4’ x 2’. Similar to Eupatorium rugosum, but the stems and leaves are red-dish purple and the plant shorter. A real standout in the perennial garden. Bf

Filipendula ulmaria meadowsweetHerbaceous, 5’ x 2’. A creeping rootstock with attractive, compound leaves and heads of tiny, fragrant white flowers. Prefers some shade. Medicinal. Zones 3-9

Filipendula ulmaria ‘Aurea’ golden meadowsweetSimilar to meadowsweet, but the foliage is a nice golden yellow color. Zones 3-9.

Foeniculum vulgare green fennelHerbaceous, 3-4’ x 2’. Feathery foliage, seeds, & stems are culinary. Medicinal. Zones 5-9 Bf

Fragaria vesca





Fuchsia ‘Whiteknights Pearl’Evergreen or deciduous shrub, 3’ x 3’. Dark green foliage on an upright plant. Flowers are nodding with white floral tubes sur-rounded by pale pink petals. Needs partial shade in hot summer areas. Zones 8-10 Hm

Gaillardia grandiflora ‘Arizona Sun’Herbaceous perennial, 1’ x 1’. Our favorite Gaillardia, it is very cold hardy and blooms throughout the summer. Flowers are reddish brown with yellow edges. Zones 3-10 Bf

Galium odoratum sweet woodruffHerbaceous groundcover, 8” x 2’. Narrow, bright green stems with starlike, white flow-ers. Dried leaves have the vanilla like scent of coumarin. Used in potpourri and wine making. Prefers shade. Zones 5-8

Galium verum ladys bedstrawHerbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Sprawling growth, with panicles of tiny yellow flowers. Me-dicinal, dye (red). Zones 3-8

Gaura ‘Siskiyou Pink’Herbaceous or semievergreen, 3-4’ x 2’. A beautiful cultivar, with reddish purple, mottled leaves and long spikes bright pink flowers throughout summer. Zones 5-10 Bf

Gaura ‘So White’ wand flowerSemiwoody, 2½’ x 2’. Tall spikes of white flowers, that open a few at a time as the spikes mature. This Australian selection has nice compact growth. Flowers throughout the summer if deadheaded. Zones 6-9

Fuchsia magellanica ‘Aurea’ golden fuchsiaDeciduous shrub, 3-5’ x 3-4’. This hardy cultivar has small red and purple flowers and beautiful contrasting golden green foli-age. Best in partial shade in hot summer climates. Zones 6-9 Hm

Fuchsia magellanica ‘Lady’s Eardrops’Deciduous shrub, 3-6’ x 3-4’. This is an-other cultivar of the hardy fuchsia, with pendent flowers of a lovely, clear light pink. Bright green leaves. Can be grown in sun or partial shade. Zones 6-9 Hm

Fuchsia magellanica ‘Tom Thumb’Deciduous shrub, 2’ x 2’. A small, compact selection of hardy fuchsia. Produces lots of red and purple flowers throughout sum-mer. Great for small gardens and pots. Zones 6-9 Hm

Fuchsia magellanica ‘Tricolor’Similar to hardy fuchsia, but the leaves are variegated a gorgeous green and white, with a hint of pink in cold weather. Bright red flowers. Best in partial shade in hot summer climates. Zones 7-9 Hm

Fuchsia ‘Prince Of Orange’Shrub, 2’ x 2’. An upright variety first intro-duced in 1872. The medium sized flowers have light reddish pink sepals and darker, reddish orange corollas. Best in partial shade in hot summer climates. Zones 8-10. Hm

Fuchsia ‘Speciosa’Herbaceous or woody, 3’ x 2’. Broad, heart shaped leaves on tall, erect stems show off the contrasting flowers. Tubular flowers are reddish orange with green tips. Winter hardy, though it has a tropical appearance. Zones 8-10 Hm

Fuchsia thymifolia thymeleaf fuchsiaShrub, 6’ x 3’. The oval, glossy green leaves are not much bigger than those of a thyme plant. The small, ½ inch long flowers are bright rosy magenta and cover the plant throughout the summer & fall. Zones 9-10

eryngium planum





helenium autumnale sneezeweedHerbaceous, 3-5’ x 2’. Produces numer-ous, yellow flowers in autumn. Great late bloomer for bees and butterflies. Common name suggests former use as snuff. Medici-nal. Zones 3-9 Bf

helenium hoopesiiHerbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Southwestern native, with tall leafy stems and bright orange flow-ers in late summer and fall. Nice late season color. Zones 3-9 Bf

helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’Herbaceous, 5’ x 3’. This fall blooming, perennial sunflower has nice, sturdy, upright stems and numerous light yellow flowers. Excellent for the border or cutting garden. Zones 4-9 Bf

helianthus maximiliani perennial sunflowerHerbaceous, 6-8’ x 3’. Tall, somewhat flop-py stems produce many yellow, 3” flowers in early fall. Birds relish the seeds, butter-flies the flowers. Zones 4-8 Bf

genista tinctoria dyers broomShrub, 2-4’ x 3’. A nice small shrub for the herb garden, with bright green leaves and yellow flowers in spring. Dye (yellow). Zones 3-8

Geranium maculatum american cranesbillHerbaceous, 1’ x 1½’. Hardy, clump form-ing geranium, with deeply divided leaves and pink flowers in summer. Medicinal. Zones 3-8

Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’ hardy geraniumHerbaceous or evergreen, 8” x 18”. Slowly spreading groundcover with dark green, deeply lobed, pleasantly scented leaves. Flowers are white with a pink blush. Blooms late spring until early summer. Zones 4-10

Geranium x magnificum hardy geraniumHerbaceous or evergreen, 2’ x 2’. A vigor-ous plant that has been popular for over 100 years. Broad clumps of foliage bear profuse amounts of 2” flowers that are medium pur-ple veined with dark purple. Blooms spring and early summer. Zones 3-10

Ginkgo biloba maidenhair treeTree, 100’ x 50’. Beautiful shade tree and a valuable medicinal herb. The female trees bear unpleasant smelling fruit, but their kernels are edible and delicious. Our plants are seed grown, and could be either male or female. Zones 4-9

Gypsophila paniculata ‘Bristol Fairy’ babys breathHerbaceous, 3’ x 3’. This sterile cultivar has large, white, fully doubled flowers. Excel-lent as fresh cut or dried flower. Zones 3-9

helianthemum ‘Wisley Primrose’ sunroseShrub, 1’ x 2’. Drought tolerant,evergreen shrub with narrow, silvery foliage and soft yellow flowers spring through summer. Looks great among rock walls and rocker-ies. Zones 4-10.

Helenium autumnale





hydrangea arborescens smooth hydrangeaDeciduous shrub, 9’ x 6’. A native species, with round clusters of subtle, creamy white flowers. Medicinal. Zones 3-9

hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Perfecta’ (‘Blue Wave’)Shrub, 6’ x 4-6’. Popular lacecap cultivar from France in early 1900’s. Forms a large bush with blue flowers in very acidic soils (less than 5.6) and pink or lilac flowers in others. Excellent for dried flowers. Zones 5-9

hydrangea macrophylla ‘Nikko Blue’Shrub, 4-5’ x 4-6’. Small shrub, with lush green foliage and large balls of flowers. Flower color is determined by soil pH. Blue in acid soil; pink in alkaline soil. Excellent for dried flowers. For sun or partial shade. Zones 5-9

hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ pee gee hydrangeaShrub, 10’ x 10’. Can be grown as a small tree or shrub. Its white flowers fade to pink. Excellent dried flower. Zones 4-9

helichrysum italicum (h. angustifolium) curry plantSemishrub, 1’ x 2’. Narrow grey leaves have a curry like fragrance, but not the true curry flavor. Heads of small yellow flowers dry well.Medicinal. Zones 8-9

helichrysum italicum ssp. microphyllum dwarf currySame as above, but growth is shorter and more compact.

helictotrichon sempervirens blue oat grassEvergreen, 1-1½. x 1’ Tufts of bluish green foliage. Oatlike flowers in midsummer rise 1-2’ above the leaves. Nice in a rockery or well drained border. Best in partial shade in hot summer areas. Zones 4-9

hierochloe occidentalis california sweet grassEvergreen or herbaceous, 1’ x 1½’. Low growing western U.S. native grass with a nice vanilla like scent. Broader leaves than our other sweet grasses. Used in basketry and incense. Zones 5-10

hierochloe odorata sweet grassHerbaceous, 1-2’ x 2’. Attractive grass, with the vanilla-like scent of coumarin. Spreads by underground stems and can be invasive. Used in basketry and incense. Zones 3-9

humulus lupulus hopsHerbaceous vine, 20’ x 2’. Fast growing vine offers great summer shade. Interesting, greenish flowers. Medicinal, flavoring for beer, dried flowers. Zones 4-8

humulus lupulus aureus golden hopsSimilar to hops, but the foliage is a shim-mering golden color and the plant is not as vigorous a grower. Prefers a bit of shade.

Hydrangea paniculata





hyssopus officinalis hyssopShrub, 2’ x 1½’. Dark green leaves and deep blue flowers make this an attractive small shrub. Medicinal, tea, bee plant. Zones 4-9

inula ensifolia swordleaf inulaHerbaceous, 1’ x 1’. Forms nice, neat clumps of linear leaves. Lots of daisy like yellow flowers midsummer. Zones 3-9 Bf

inula helenium elecampaneHerbaceous, 4-6’ x 3’. Clumps of very large, coarse leaves with tall stems and numerous, yellow flowers. Roots are medicinal, culi-nary, fragrant. Zones 3-9 Bf

iris germanica var. florentina orris rootSemievergreen, 2½’. Typical iris flowers of pale violet. The creeping rhizome is used in potpourri and perfumery. Zones 4-9

Kniphofia ‘Alcazar’Evergreen, 3’ x 2’. Vigorous selection, with uniformly colored, vibrant, reddish orange flower spikes. Blooms mid until late sum-mer. Clumps of narrow, green, grasslike foliage. Zones 6-9 Hm

Kniphofia ‘Border Ballet’Evergreen, 3’ x 2’. Flowers from late spring until early summer. Seed grown, so colors vary slightly in shades of creamy orange. Zones 6-9 Hm

Kniphofia caulescensEvergreen, 3’ x 2’. A fall blooming red hot poker, with thick stems, beautiful greyish green-leaves, and soft reddish or-ange flowers. Zones 6-9 Hm

Kniphofia citrina Evergreen, 3’ x 2’. Swordlike leaves, with spikes of lovely yellow-green flowers in early summer. Zones 6-9 Hm

Kniphofia ‘Coral Glow’Evergreen, 3’ x 2’. This hybrid red hot poker has large, bright, reddish orange flowers and narrow, grasslike foliage. Es-pecially nice as it is our earliest and longest blooming cultivar. Zones 6-9 Hm

Kniphofia ‘Corallina’Evergreen, 3-4’ x 2’. The flowers are redddish orange on the upper part of the spike; creamy yellow on the lower half. Blooms late summer. Our tallest cultivar. Zones 6-9 Hm

Kniphofia ‘Gladness’Evergreen, 2-3’ x 2’. Absolutely glowing, with golden orange flower spikes. Grasslike foliage. Blooms midsummer. Zones 6-9 Hm

Kniphofia ‘Primrose Beauty’ red hot pokerEvergreen, 2-3’ x 2’. Tall, erect clumps of grasslike leaves, with spikes of primrose yellow flowers in midsummer. Zones 5-9 Hm

laurus nobilis bay laurelEvergreen tree or shrub, 10-40’ x 20’. The true Mediterranean culinary bay leaf. Nice large container plant; can be easily shaped. Zones 8-10

leonotis ocymifolia (l. leonurus) lions earsSemishrub, 6-7’ x 2’. Similar to above, but the leaves are narrow and the orange flow-ers are among the last in our late autumn garden. Dried flower, medicinal. Zones 8-9 Hm

Inula helenium

all aBout lavenderNo matter where you garden, lavenders need full sun and a well drained soil. There are about 30 species and hundreds of cultivars, all belonging to the genus Lavandula. Most are native to lands around the Mediterranean Sea and it is not surprising that they do best in similar climates, like California. Fortunately, the large diversity of lavenders offers a range of suitable growing conditions, and while you can’t grow all types of lavenders in all parts of the U.S., with proper planning there can be a lavender for almost everyone.

The first trait that separates which lavenders will successfully grow in your area is cold tolerance. The hardiest lavenders, cultivars of Lavandula angustifolia (often called Eng-lish lavenders) and L. x intermedia (lavandins), survive down to USDA Zone 5a. Some gardeners tell us they find the English a tad bit hardier than the lavandins. If you live in a colder zone, you will need to grow lavenders in pots and bring them indoors for the winter. These very cold hardy lavenders will also grow in warmer zones, though some gardeners find that they do not flower well in frost-free climates.

English lavenders, lavandins, and their many hybrids, do great in hot dry summers, but poorly in areas that combine heat, summer rain, and high humidity. These climates promote the biggest lavender killers: fungal diseases. The best plants for these regions are French (Lavandula dentata), Spanish (L. stoechas), and fernleaf (L. multifida). French lavender is a tender plant with a blocky flower spike topped by a small tuft of pale purple bracts. Its leaves are slightly indented all along their margins, as if cut out with pink-ing shears. Both flowers and foliage are thickly resinous with the scent of lavender and camphor. Unfortunately, it is only hardy down to USDA Zone 9a. There are, however, two French hybrids that offer more of the traditional lavender look and fragrance, do well in humidity, and are a bit cold hardier: sweet lavender (L. x heterophylla, Zone 8b) and L. ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’ (Zone 8a).

Fernleaf lavender can only be grown as a perennial in the warmest parts of the country. Visitors to our garden usually don’t recognize it as a lavender. It has deeply divided fern like foliage and an earthy aroma that reminds us more of herbs like hyssop or catnip. We often grow it as an annual since it blooms continuously its first year

The other choice for humid areas is Spanish lavender (L. stoechas). Its flowers are similar to those of French, though with much larger and more colorful top bracts and more cold tolerance (Zone 8a). The growth is distinctively low and sprawling; the scent is lavender mixed with pine.

The trickiest places to grow lavenders are hot, wet, and humid in the summer, but with winters too cold to grow ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’ or Spanish lavenders. Success here depends on maintaining good air and soil drainage. Gardens with the cooler, breezier summers often found at higher elevations will probably do the best. Lessen the chance of fungal problems by amending the soil with inorganic particulates like chicken grit and by mulching with grit or sand. Avoid organic mulches. Increase air circulation around the plants by planting on mounds or raised beds, which also helps soil drainage, and by not crowding the plants together. Space English and Spanish lavenders at least 2½’ apart; lavandins 3’.

We plant a variety of lavenders to assure flowers throughout the growing season. The Spanish bloom first, followed by the English and then the lavandins. A few cultivars will bloom on and off throughout the summer. We especially favor the darkest purples among the English and Spanish. The much taller lavandins have longer stems and larger, lighter, flower spikes that add grass like elements to the landscape. White flowered forms are quite stunning and show off well against a background of dark foliage.

Its important to note that the lavender flower is made up of two parts, the corolla and the calyx, each with a different color. The tubular corollas, what we usually think of as the petals, are most often violet colored, though some are white or light pink. The calyx colors range from a very deep purple to a light violet/green. When lavender flowers dry, the corollas fall out or shrivel up and only the calyx color remains. So when you choose a cultivar for dried flowers its only the calyx color that matters.

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cHoosing lavenders for your cliMatewestern states

This is the best area to grow lavenders. Your choices of plants are limited by your hardi-ness zone. Some Western areas receive large amounts of winter rainfall; these must provide excellent soil drainage for success. The summer monsoon area of Arizona is a Western oddity and does best with the recommendations for the Mid-Atlantic States.

gulf states

High humidity combined with summer rain and heat is a big problem. Grow Spanish, L. multifida, French and the French hybrids, depending on your zone. The cooler winter areas of Zones 7 and 8 can try English and lavandins, but soil and air drainage must be excellent. Even then, the success and life spans of the plants will be diminished.

Mid-atlantic and southeastern states

These areas are too cold to grow some of the humidity tolerant lavenders, but try L. ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’, L. x heterophylla, and Spanish. Success with English and lavan-dins depends on good air and soil drainage. Gardens with the cooler, breezier summers often found at higher elevations will probably do the best.

Midwestern and northeastern states

The cooler and breezier the summer the better you will do with lavenders. It is important to have good air and soil drainage. Upper states may be too cold to reliably grow any lav-enders. Some gardeners tell us they find the English a tad bit hardier than the lavandins. Gardeners here should plant in sheltered areas or try winter protection like insulating fab-rics or evergreen boughs. Don’t insulate too tightly; the plants need some air circulation.

Most lavenders bloom only 4-6 weeks each year, so choosing cultivars for growth habit and foliage is just as important as for flowers. There are a number of hybrids, like ‘Silver Frost’, that have exceptionally silvery foliage and are real standouts. The creamy white and green leaf variegations of L. angustifolia ‘Goldburg’ and L. x intermedia ‘Walber-ton’s Silver Edge’ offer another color choice. The dentate leaves of French and its hybrids add a finer texture to these shrubs.

Most lavenders can be clipped into edgings, neat mounds or low hedges. Some cultivars are easier to keep trimmed than others, and of course there are large differences in heights and widths. Spanish lavenders are tough to tame and must be appreciated for their sprawl-ing, more natural appearance. We shape all of our lavender plants lightly in early spring just before new growth begins and again in midsummer after we harvest or deadhead the flowers. We avoid severe pruning unless absolutely necessary, as it sometimes is with broken limbs or dead branches. Lavenders don’t reliably sprout new growth from cuts made on old woody stems

Lavenders do not demand a lot of water, but it is important to keep the soil evenly moist the first season or two. Once the plants establish a good root system, watering is drasti-cally cut back. Drip irrigation is ideal for lavenders. Overhead watering is fine for the dry western states, but increases fungal problems in humid areas. If you must water overhead, do it early in the day so the foliage and flowers can dry out before nightfall.

Lavenders are not heavy feeders, but do require fertilizer, especially the first three years of growth. A fertilizer that is roughly equal in its proportions of N-P-K is best. We use a blend of 2 parts commercially composted chicken manure and 1 part kelp meal. About ½ pound of this mix is dug into each planting hole, and another ½ pound is scraped into the soil around each plant in subsequent springs. Chicken manure has an antifungal compo-nent, an added bonus.

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englisH lavenders lavandula angustifolia cultivars evergreen shrubs, 2½’ - 3’ wide, bloom early summer, zones 5-9

cultivar HeigHt flower color calyx/corolla

‘J2’ also called ‘Norfolk J2’. large 2’ dark purple/violet dark purple spikes nice for cut or dried flowers originally bred for oil production. strong scent.

‘Baby Blue’ a small lavender with very 1-1½’ very dark purple/violet dark purple flowers on short stems.

‘Betty’s Blue’ excellent for cut & dried 2’ dark purple/violet flowers. a bit taller than ‘Hidcote’, with a similar dark purple flower color. nice compact shape.

‘Bowles early’ a very early blooming 2’ purple/violet variety from around 1913. short purple flower spikes have a very strong scent.

‘Buena vista’ dark purple, narrow flower 2’ dark purple/violet spikes appear throughout summer. loose growth habit. one of the last lavenders to bloom in fall.strong scent. used for oil production.

‘celestial star’ large, upright shrub 2’ green/white with long narrow spikes of pure white flowers. the most robust English white.

‘chelsea pink’ our own introduction. 1-1½’ green/light pink nice compact growth. flowers age to a darker pink than our other pink cultivars.

‘coconut ice’ small cultivar with both 1-1½’ green/white & pink white and pink flowers on the same spike. nice for edging.

‘compacta’ nice compact growth and 1½’ purple/violet very silvery foliage makes it a good choice for low hedges.from around 1900.

croxton’s wild from seeds collected in 2’ light purple/violet Europe for those seeking a genetically wild lavender. light purple flowers.very robust.

’elizabeth’ nice upright growth and 2’ dark purple/violet attractive silvery foliage. long, thick dark purple spikes. good fresh or dried.

‘fiona english’ beautiful thick stems 1½’ very dark purple/violet & very dark purple, short flower spikes.

‘folgate’ neat, tidy growth with long stems 2’ dark purple/violet and dark flowers. good for hedges. fast growing, but a mild scent.

‘graves’ very tall and very 2½-3’ purple/violet productive. long stiff stems make it nice for fresh or dried flowers. very upright.





‘gray lady’ very silvery foliage. 1½-2’ dark purple/violet dark purple flowers on long stems make it nice for cut & dried flowers.

‘Hidcote’ excellent dried flower, though 1½’ dark purple/violet stems are bit short. nice dark purple flower color.

‘Hidcote pink’ compact plants with 1½’ green/light pink light pink flowers. a bit denser growth than ‘Rosea’.

‘irene doyle’ (‘two seasons’) 1½-2’ light purple/violet recommended for its especially fine essential oil. blooms again heavily in the fall. very productive, but flowers are too light in color for use as dried flowers.

’little lottie’ neat & low growing. 1½’ green/purplish pink light pink flowers with slight bluish markings. long bloom time.

‘loddon Blue’ similar to ‘Hidcote’ 1½ very dark purple/violet but with slightly longer flower stems. nice as ornamental and for dried flowers.

‘Maillette’ a French cultivar selected 1½-2’ light purple/violet for its especially strong, fine oil content. very silvery foliage. a bit slow growing.

‘Martha roderick’ a very compact, low 1-1½’ light purple/violet growing cultivar. beautiful mounding habit makes it very nice for hedges.

‘Melissa’ very light pink & white 1½’ green/white & pink flower are considered to have a delicate flavor in culinary dishes.

‘Miss katherine’ the tallest and longest 2’ green/purplish pink stemmed of the pink lavenders. slightly darker flowers than all but ‘Chelsea Pink’ flowers not pure pink, but nice color.

‘Munstead’ compact growth and an 1½’ purple/violet early bloomer. nice small cultivar for edgings and hedges.

‘nana alba’ compact plants with 1’ green/white short spikes of pure white flowers.

‘pastor’s pride’ this cultivar has 1½’ dark purple/violet dark purple flowers on long stems. blooms heavily in summer and again in fall. nice for dried flowers.

‘peter pan’ compact shrub with 1½’ dark purple/violet short stems of dark purple flowers. nice for low hedges.







‘premier’ vigorous growth, blooms 2’ dark purple/violet throughout the summer. airy looking flower spikes are unique and nice for cut or dried flowers.

‘rosea’ light pink flowers. also 1½’ green/light pink known as ‘Jean Davis’.compact growth

‘royal velvet’ longer stems than many 2’ very dark purple/violet other dark cultivars. excellent dried flower. very fragrant.

‘sachet’ another cultivar chosen by 1½-2’ dark purple/violet lavender breeder Don Roberts for its fine essential oil. blooms summer and again, less heavily, in fall.

‘sarah’ dark purple flowers in very 1-1½ dark purple/violet dense spikes. produces lots of flowers when blooming. nice fresh or dried.

‘seals seven oaks’ blooms about two 1½-2’ light purple/violet weeks earlier than our other cultivars. vigorous growth.

‘sharon roberts’ similar to ‘Buena Vista’, 2’ dark purple/violet with dark flowers on long flower stems, blooms throughout the summer. growth habit is a bit looser. also very fragrant.

‘super Bleu’ originally selected from 2’ dark purple/violet French grown seedlings used in the floral industry. long stems and dark purple spikes. like all of our lavenders, we forgo seeds and propagate by cuttings for uniform plants

‘thumbelina leigh’ our shortest, most 10” dark purple/violet compact lavender. very dense growth. nice for edgings and small pots. short, dark flower spikes.

‘tucker’s early purple’ one of first to 1½-2’ dark purple/violet bloom in spring and last to bloom in fall. nice stem length and color for fresh or dried flowers. one of our favorite all purpose lavenders for farm or home.

‘twickel purple’ very long flower stems 1½-2’ dark purple/violet that fan out uniquely around the plant. narrow, dark flower spikes. great for fresh cut and dried flowers.







‘victorian amethyst’ very fragrant 1½-2’ purple/violet cultivar. nice silvery foliage and compact shape makes it a good choice for home landscaping.



COOKING WITH LAVENDER

Lavender is very popular in cooking. Be careful to use the right amount; too much is bitter or perfume-like and can ruin the dish. Experiment with small amounts or use trusted recipes. It’s important to use the right varieties, as differ-ent types have different flavors. The English lavenders (Lavandula angustifolia cultivars) are favorites as they contain the least amount of camphor. These are the best lavenders for sweet dishes like jellies, cookies, cakes and ice cream. Though lavandins (Lavandula x intermedia cultivars) such as ‘Grosso’ and ‘Provence’ are also used, they have a much more camphoric taste. Some chef’s feel they have more gusto and prefer them in breads and biscuis.

You should avoid the French (L. dentata), Spanish (L. stoechas) and green (L. viridis) lavenders for sweet recipes as these are very piney and camphoric. These lavenders are excellent, however, for grilling and smoking meats, fish, and vegetablesLavender flowers can be used fresh or dried. Dried flowers are about 3 times more potent as fresh flowers. Drying flowers for cooking is easy. Pick the spikes when the first few corollas have opened and hang the bunch up in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. They can be rubbed off of the stems once dried. Store dried flowers in an air-tight container.





lavandin lavandula x intermedia cultivars evergreen shrubs, 3’ - 3½’ wide, bloom midsummer, zones 5-9


‘abrialii’ excellent dried flower. blooms 2½’ dark violet green/violet again in fall. one of the darker lavandins. similar to ‘Grosso’; it is believed that ‘Abrialii’ in the USA are not true to name.

‘alba’ (‘white spike’) large spikes of 2½’ green/white pure white flowers. our favorite of the white lavandins.

’Bogong’ fast growing, upright shrub 2½’ dark violet green/violet with greenish grey foliage. mild scent.

‘cathy Blanc’ growth is more compact 2½’ green/white & flower spikes denser than ‘Alba’. Flowers have a slight violet tinge

‘dutch’ beautiful silvery foliage 2½’ light violet green/violet and tall, narrow flower spikes

‘fred Boutin one of the most silvery 2½’ violet green/violet lavandins. large, silvery flower heads. dark purple corollas. nice cut and dried

‘grappenhall’ one of the tallest lavandins. 3-4’ violet green/violet nice for hedges. greenish foliage. very fast growing

‘gros Bleu’ a new introduction with 2½ dark purple/violet long stems and the truest purple flowers of the lavandins we grow, though not as dark as the darkest English lavenders. excellent dried flower.

‘grosso’ excellent fresh & dried flower, 2½’ dark violet green/violet blooms again in fall. great all-round plant for foliage and flowers. one of the darker lavandins.

‘Hidcote giant’ very large, roundish 2½’ dark violet green/violet flower heads on very long stems. productive for fresh and dried flowers and large wands. previously listed as ‘Pseudo Hidcote Giant’ in our past catalogs.

‘impress purple’ excellent fresh & dried 2½’ light purple/violet flower. One of the darker lavandins, with nice long stems.

‘Jaubert’ a large, upright shrub with 2½’ dark violet green/violet plentiful long, elegant flower spikes

‘lullingstone castle’ very large plant 2½-3’ violet green/violet with dense gray foliage. very long flower stems and spikes. nice for hedging





‘old english’ a very large lavandin, 3’ medium violet green/violet with long stems and flower spikes. Nice for hedging.

‘provence’ excellent hedge plant and 2½’ violet green/violet one of our favorites for wands, but too lightly colored for dried flowers

‘silver’ A recent Dutch selection with 2½’ light violet green/violet exceptionally long silvery leaves and long, thin, lightly colored spikes

‘super’ large flower heads. considered to 3’ light violet green/violet be one of the best lavandins for quality essential oil, though still not as sweet as the best English lavenders

‘walberton’s silver edge’ 2½’ light violet green/violet broad leaves edged with creamy white. compact flower spikes

lavandin lavandula x intermedia cultivars evergreen shrubs, 3’ - 3½’ wide, bloom midsummer, zones 5-9


spanish lavenders (lavandula stoechas) have blocky flower heads, with rows of small corollas on the sides and often showy tufts of bracts on top. They have a piney-lavender scent. Growth is often a bit sprawling; plants get about 2½’ wide. Zones 8-10‘Ballerina’ 1½’. Flower spikes have bright purple corollas and top bracts that change

color as they age from white to pink.‘curly top’ 1½’ The side corollas are dark purple and the showy top bracts are bright

reddish purple. Top bracts are ruffled and a bit curly. ‘Hazel’ 1½’. Bushy growth. The side corollas are deep blackish purple and the top co-

rollas are a light reddish purple. ‘Helmsdale’ 2-2½’. A tall cultivar with very dark purple corollas and top bracts. Bushy

growth‘ivory crown’ 1½’. An unusual selection from the Van Hevelingen Nursery. Heads of

dark purple corollas are topped by whitish yellow bracts.‘James compton’ 1’. A compact cultivar. The small flower heads are topped with deli-

cate, pinkish purple bracts. Also listed as ‘Fairy Wings’ in some catalogs.‘kew red’ 1½’. This one has pink top bracts and vibrant, magenta corollas. ‘Marshwood’ 2’. A tall cultivar, with especially long, dark purple top bracts. Bushy

growth. Dense growth.‘van gogh’ 2’. A Spanish lavender hybrid. The side corollas are soft violet color and the

top bracts are greenish white. Foliage greener than most other Spanish cultivars.white spanish lavandula stoechas forma leucantha 1½’. Both the side corollas and

the top bracts are white. Nice compact growth.‘willowvale’ 1½’-2’. A new cultivar from England, with showy, bright purple flowers

on upright stems. Dense growth. ‘wings of night’ 1’. A short cultivar with showy, narrow, bright purple top bracts





other laveNder sPeCies aNd hybrids/lavandula

allardii (L. x allardii) 4-5’. A hybrid of L. dentata, it has broad, toothed, silvery leaves and large spikes of lavender flowers. Blooms all year if given enough light and heat. Our tallest lavender. Good for hot, humid areas. Zones 9-10.

‘ana luisa’ 2½’. Another Van Hevelingen selection. Similar to their ‘Silver Frost’, but a bit larger and with darker flowers. Great fresh cut or dried. Zones 7-9

‘andreas’ 1’. A hybrid of English and woolly lavenders. Similar to ‘Richard Gray’, but with broader leaves and slightly darker flowers. Perhaps a bit more tempermental in humid areas. Zones 7-9

buchii (l. buchii var. buchii) 2’. woody shrub with very silvery, deeply divided leaves. candalabra like flower spikes with long stems and bluish purple corollas. Zones 9-10

christiana (l.x christiana) 3’. Fast growing tender hybrid. Loose growth, with greyish green deeply divided leaves. tall thin stems with small spikes of bluish purple flowers. Zone 10

fernleaf (L. multifida) 1½’. Finely divided foliage with a strong, earthy aroma. Showy, branched spikes of light purple flowers. One of the only lavenders we grow from seeds. Often grown as annuals. Zones 9-10

french (L. dentata) 2-4’. Leaves are bright green with indented margins and a strong scent of lavender and rosemary. Compact flower heads have showy, light purple bracts on top. Takes well to pruning and is our best lavender for topiaries. Blooms all year if given enough light and heat. A good choice for hot, humid areas or for a potted indoor lavender. Zones 9-10.

french grey (L. dentata var.candicans) Similar to above, but leaves are more silvery grey and the growth is denser. Also great for topiaries. Zones 9-10

‘goldburg’ 1’. One of the first cold-hardy, variegated lavenders. The green leaves are consistently edged with creamy gold. Nice compact growth. Slow growing. Flower spikes are light in color and sparsely produced. Beautiful as a potted plant. Zones 6-9

‘goodwin creek grey’ 2½’. This is a cultivar we discovered that is a hybrid of Lavandula dentata. It blooms throughout the summer and will bloom in winter in mild climates. An excellent choice for large containers and topiaries. It has silvery grey leaves and deep purple corollas. Takes well to pruning. A good choice for hot, humid areas. Zones 7-10

green (L. viridis) 2’. Bright green, unusually piney, fragrant foliage. Compac flower heads are a pale yellow/green. Blooms throughout the summer. Zones 8-10‘Jennifer’ 2½’. A very silvery, wooly lavender hybrid, with nice light purple flower

spikes. One of our taller silver cultivars. Zones 6-9‘linda ligon’ (L. dentata cv.) A sport of Lavandula dentata, it has finer foliage and hit-

or-miss white variegation. Nice for topiaries. Zones 9-10.





All lavenders grow well in pots, but only two lavenders will readily bloom dur-ing the winter. These are French lavender (Lavandula dentata and its cultivars) and lavender ‘Goodwin Creek Gray’. They will bloom indoors if they get at least 5 hours of direct sunlight each day. A south facing window or sunroom is usually sufficient. Both develop into very large plants, but they can easily be pruned and kept in pots of 6-8 inch size for at least a couple of years. French lavender can also be shaped into topiaries. Keep the soil moist but not wet and fertilize them as you would your other house plants. These two lavenders also hold a distinctive position outdoors. They do well in both hot, dry climates as well as hot, humid climates. They are the easiest laven-ders to grow outdoors in Florida and the Gulf States. French lavenders are hardy in USDA Zones 9 – 10, ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’ in Zones 8-10.

growing lavender indoors

other laveNder sPeCies aNd hybrids/lavandula

minutolii (L. minutolii) 2-3’. A species native to the Canary Islands. Triangular leaves are bright green & finely divided. Short flower spikes are light purple. Zones 9-10

‘richard gray’ 1½’. Introduction from England, this woolly lavender hybrid has very silvery foliage and dense growth. Smaller in stature than ‘Silver Frost’. Zones 7-9

‘sawyers’ 1½’. A compact lavender with exceptionally silvery foliage. A bit taller than ‘Andreas’ and ‘Richard Gray’ and with darker flowers. Zones 7-9

‘silver frost’ 2’. This has the most silvery foliage of any lavender we grow. Silvery blue calyces and deep purple corollas. Excellent dried flower. Zones 6-9

sweet lavender (L. x heterophylla) 3’. An old hybrid, similar to ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’, but not as grey or as hardy. Nice variety for pots, but not dense enough for topiaries. If your climate is too hot and humid to grow english lavender, this might be the closest you’ll get to its fragrance and appearance. Zones 8-10.

Lavandula dentataLavandula viridisLavandula stoechas

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lavender wandsLavender wands, also called dollies, are

a traditional English design. We make them by taking a bunch of fresh lavender, bending the stems back over the flowers, and weaving a ribbon around the stems. This holds captive the fragrant flowers, keeping their scent for many years. The scent can be renewed by gently rolling the wand between your hands.

Each lavender wand comes with an instruction sheet so that you can learn to make them yourself.

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leontopodium alpinum edelweissHerbaceous, 8” x 8”. Short-lived, woolly leaved plants, with small heads of woolly white flowers. Needs well drained soil. Dried flower. Zones 5-8

leonurus cardiaca motherwortHerbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Attractive foliage, with tall spikes of pale violet flowers. Medicinal, bee plant. Zones 3-8

levisticum officinale lovageHerbaceous, 4-5’ x 3’. Potherb, with parsle-ylike leaves and celerylike flavor. Culinary. Prefers shade. Zones 4-8

liatris spicata ‘Kobold’Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Attractive clumps of grassy leaves and numerous spikes of rosy flowers. Good for dry areas. Zones 3-9 Bf

ligustrum vulgare privetShrub, 12’ x 6’. Dense shrub with fragrant spikes of white flowers in spring. Thick, oval green leaves. Takes well to shearing as a deciduous hedge or large topiary. Dye (yellow), bee plant. Zones 4-9

ligustrum vulgare ‘Aureum’ golden privetSemievergreen, 12’ x 5’. Bright green leaves with a golden variegation. Great specimen plant or in a hedge. Zones 4-9

limonium platyphyllum (l. latifolium) sea lavenderHerbaceous or evergreen, 2’ x 2’. Flat leaves with tangled stalks of tiny white and lavender flowers. Dried flower. Zones 3-9

lithospermum officinale gromwellHerbaceous, 1’ x 1’. Small, upright plant with clumps of bright green stems and nar-row, clustered leaves. The small, creamy white flowers yield tiny, white, egglike seeds. Valuable dye (red) plant. Zones 6-10

lobelia cardinalis cardinal flowerHerbaceous, 2-4’ x 1½’. This North Ameri-can native has tall erect stems with spikes of brilliant red flowers. Prefers moist soil. Very showy. Zones 2-9 Hm

lobelia laxiflora mexican lobeliaDeciduous or herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. This Mexican native has narrow leaves and creeping, underground stems. The reddish orange flowers are a hummingbird favorite. Does well in poor, dry soil once established. Zones 7-10 Hm

lobelia ‘Queen Victoria’Herbaceous, 3 x 1½’. This hybrid has strik-ing purple foliage topped with numerous bright red flowers. Zones 4-9 Hm

lobelia siphilitica great lobeliaHerbaceous, 3’ x 1½’. A North American native, with tall unbranched stems topped with spikes of large bluish purple flowers. Medicinal. Zones 4-8

lobelia siphilitica ‘Alba’Similar to above, but flowers are white. Me-dicinal. Zones 4-8

lonicera nitida ‘Baggesen’s Gold’ box honeysuckleEvergreen shrub, 4-6’ x 3’. Densely branch-ing with tiny, golden green leaves. Foliage turns nice reddish purple in winter. Small, fragrant, whitish flowers. Zones 7-10

lycopus europaeus gipsywortHerbaceous, 2’ x 2’. A coarse, invasive plant useful as a medicinal and especially as a dye (black). Zones 5-9

Laurus nobilis





‘Grapefruit’Herbaceous, 1½’ x 2’. Large, slightly crin-kled leaves, with a citrusy scent. Zones 6-9

mentha ‘Himalayan Silver’Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. Very ornamental, with exceptional silvery grey leaves. Mild spear-mint flavor. Dried flowers. Zones 4-9.

orange mint Mentha aquatica ‘Citrata’Similar to ‘Lime’, but leaf shape and flavor are slightly different. Zones 4-9.

pennyroyal Mentha pulegiumHerbaceous, 1½’ x 2’. Creeping stems, with bright green leaves and a strong aroma. Medicinal, insect repellent. Not a culinary mint. Zones 6-9.

Malva moschata muskmallowHerbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Finely divided leaves and white or rose colored flowers. Nice for a natural garden. Medicinal. Zones 3-9

Malva sylvestris high mallowHerbaceous, 2-3’ x 1’. Large, pretty pink flowers with contrasting purple veins. A short lived perennial, but readily self seeds. Medicinal. Zones 5-9

Marrubium vulgare horehoundHerbaceous, 1-2’ x 2’. Gray, woolly leaves and whorls of greenish-white fl owers.Me-dicinal, dried flowers. Zones 3-8

Melissa officinalis lemon balmHerbaceous, 2-3’ x 2’. The bright green leaves have a nice lemon scent and flavor. Great bee plant. Medicinal. Zones 4-9

Mentha/mint Mints are indispensable in teas and cooking, but spread rapidly. control their rambling by growing them in pots. they do best in moist soil

mentha ‘Chewing Gum’Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. We obtained this culti-var from our friends the Van Hevelingens, who rate this as the best cultivar for that mint-gum flavor. Excellent for tea. Zones 4-9

mentha ‘Chocolate’Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. Purple stems and point-ed leaves, with a strong peppermint scent and flavor. Zones 4-9

corsican mint Mentha requieniiEvergreen groundcover. A flat, mat forming mint with tiny, fragrant leaves. Prefers par-tial shade. Zones 7-9.

curled spearmint mentha spicata ‘Crispa’Herbaceous, 1½’ x 2’. Leaves are highly curled along their edges. Mild flavor. Zones 4-9.

ginger mintHerbaceous, 2’ x 2-3’. This mint has round-ish, crinkled leaves and a spicy scent and flavor. Zones 4-9

mentha spicata





peppermint mentha x piperitaHerbaceous, 2’ x 2’. The true peppermint. Nice tea, also used medicinally. Zones 4-9.

pineapple mint Mentha suaveolens ‘Variegata’Herbaceous, 2’ x 2’. The roundish, green leaves are variegated with creamy white. Fruity fragrance and taste. Zones 7-9

spearmint mentha spicataHerbaceous, 1-2’ x 2’. A commonly used mint for tea and cooking. Zones 4-9

strawberry mintA spearmint variety, with smaller, bright green leaves with a crinkly texture. Scent and flavor is sweet with a hint of strawberry. Zones 4-9

woolly applemint Mentha x villosa alopecuroidesHerbaceous, 3’ x 2’. A large mint, with greyish green leaves and a strong scent. A favorite mint of bees and butterflies. Zones 4-9 Bf

Mimulus cardinalis monkey flowerHerbaceous, 2’ x 2’. An erect plant with bright green foliage. The snapdragon-like flowers are reddish orange and appear throughout the summer. A bit untidy in late summer and best if cut back to regrow for fall flowers. For moist soil. Zones 7-10 Hm

Miscanthus ‘Purpurascens’ japanese silver grassEvergreen, 3’ x 2’. Greenish foliage turns reddish brown in fall and winter. Great grass for fall color. Silvery, feathery flower spikes in summer. Zones 4-9

Molinia caerulea ‘Variegata’ variegated moor grassHerbaceous, 1-1½’ x 1’. One of the best small grasses for the perennial garden. Upright green foliage with creamy white stripes. Purplish flowers rise 1 ‘ above foli-age. Nice fall color. Zones 4-9

Monarda/beebalm north american native plants, their hybrids and cultivars, which have long tubular flowers that hummingbirds love. for full sun or partial shade, with an evenly moist soil.

Monarda ‘Coral Reef’Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. A new cultivar, with vibrant heads of deep pink flowers. Mildew resistant. Zones 4-9 Hm

Monarda fistulosa wild bergamotHerbaceous, 3’ x 2’. This species has pale lavender flowers. It is also resistant to pow-dery mildew, which is a problem for some beebalms. Zones 4-9 Hm

monarda ‘Jacob Kline’Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Discovered wild in Georgia. Large, deep red flowers. Mildew resistant. Zones 4-9 Hm

monarda menthifoliaHerbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Leaves are narrow with a minty fragrance. Flowers are light pinkish purple. Resistant to powdery mildew. Zones 5-9 Hm

Monarda





monardella odoratissima Myrrhis odorata sweet cicelyHerbaceous, 3-5’ x 3’. The lacy, fernlike leaves are sweetly aromatic with a scent of anise. All parts are edible. Used as a sugar substitute. Zones 3-8

Myrtus communis ssp. tarentina dwarf sweet myrtleEvergreen shrub, 6’ x 3’. A compact, free-flowering variety, with small, glossy green leaves. Excellent choice for topiaries. Fragrant, medicinal. Zones 8-9

Myrtus communis ssp. tarentina ‘Microphylla Variegata’Similar to above, but the leaves are varie-gated with creamy white. It has also been for us a bit slower growing. Zones 8-9

Myrtus communis ‘Variegata’ variegated sweet myrtleEvergreen shrub, 10’ x 6’. An attractive foli-age plant, with large leaves variegated with creamy white. A good choice for large topi-aries. Fragrant, medicinal. Zones 8-9

nepeta cataria catnipHerbaceous, 2-4’ x 1½’. A well branched plant, with soft, purplish green leaves and a profusion of small flowers that are irresist-ible to bees. Medicinal, tea, and of course, for cats. Zones 3-9 Bf

nepeta cataria ‘Citriodora’ lemon catnipSimilar to catnip, but the leaves have a nice hint of lemon scent. Zones 3-9 Bf

nepeta ‘Dropmore Blue’ catmintHerebaceous, 1½’ x 1½’. A Canadian hybrid introduced over 70 years ago and still popu-lar. The fragrant grayish-green leaves are a nice contrast for the masses of purplish-blue flowers. Blooms all summer if deadheaded. Zones 3-9

nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’ catmintherbaceous, 1’ x 1½’. Mounds of small, crinkled, greyish green fragrant leaves. Pro-duces a profusion of showy, bluish purple flowers throughout summer. More compact than our other catmints other than ‘Little Titch’. Zones 5-9 Hm

oenanthe javonica ‘Flamingo’ seri, water dropwortHerbaceous, 1-2’ x 2’. This cultivar of a Japanese native has parsley-like leaves that are variegated in shades of pink, green, and silvery white. The young shoots and leaves are prized in Japanese cooking. Loves wet places, but it can be invasive. Zones 8-10

oenothera biennis evening primroseHerbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Biennial, with tall stems of yellow night-scented flowers. Me-dicinal. Zones 5-8





opuntia humifusa prickly pearEvergreen, 1-3’ x 3’. A large, flat jointed cactus native to the eastern U.S. Beautiful yellow flowers are followed by small fruits. Edible, medicinal. Zones 7-9

origanum/marjoram and oregano these are among some of our favorite garden plants and dried flowers. Note that most of them are ornamental and not culinary. those that are culinary are noted as such.

origanum calcaratumShrub, 1’ x 1’. Sprawling growth of round, woolly, greyish green leaves. Can be tamed a bit with pruning. Beautiful sprays of green and pink, hop-like flowers. Wonderful as a potted plant or in a hanging basket. Zones 9-10

origanum ‘Cameron Can Dance’Herbaceous, 1’ x 1’. Our own introduction for 2008. Slightly hairy green leaves and tight oval spikes of pinkish white flowers. Dainty plant for pots, rockery, or perennial garden. Zones 7-9

origanum ‘Erntedank’Herbaceous, 1’ x 1½’. This hybrid has deep green foliage and loose heads of purple bracts and soft purple corollas. Highly or-namental for the rock garden or border, and excellent for dried flowers. Zones 7-9

origanum ‘Hot And SpicyA new hybrid oregano, with vigorous growth and, as the name says, a very spicy flavor. Zones 6-10

origanum ‘Hopley’s’Herbaceous, 2½’ x 1½’. Erect, slender stems, with small heads of deep purple flowers. Dried flower. Zones 7-9. Bf

origanum ‘Kaliteri’Herbaceous, 1½’ x 1½’. Introduced by Richter’s Herbs from unnamed seed im-ported from Greece. Similar to sweet marjoram, but the leaves are silvery gray and have a much stronger flavor. Zones 7-9

origanum ‘Kent Beauty’Herbaceous, 10” x 1’. A spreading plant, with small, round, leathery leaves. Drooping heads of rosy bracts. Nice grown over walls or in a pot. Dried flower. Zones 7-9

origanum laevigatumHerbaceous, 1½’ x 1½’. Wiry, well branched stems with numerous narrow purple bracts and small purple flowers, giving it an airy appearance. Dried flower. Zones 7-9

origanum laevigatum ‘Herrenhausen’Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. A selection of the above, with much larger bracts and more compact flower heads. Excellent choice for a deep purple dried flower. Zones 7-9 Bf

origanum ‘Lizzies Hybrid #2’Herbaceous, 10” x 1½’. Nodding stems with rosy, compact flower heads. Dried flower. Similar to ‘Santa Cruz’, but smaller and less spreading. Zones 7-9

Opuntia humifusa





origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum greek oreganoHerbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. A excellent culinary variety, with bright green foliage and heads of white flowers. Zones 5-9 Bf

Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’ switch grassPersistent winter foliage, 3’ x 2’. Selection of native American grass with stiff, upright, metallic bluish green foliage. Turns bright yellow for fall color. Pinkish flowers rise 1’ above the foliage and are nice fresh or dried. Zones 5-9

Passiflora incarnata maypopHerbaceous vine, 10’. A beautiful native American vine and a valuable medicinal herb. Large, showy purple flowers are fol-lowed by large, inflated fruits that are edible but not very tasty. Spreads rapidly by un-derground runners. Best grown on a trellis. Caterpillar plant. Bf

origanum x majoricum sweet marjoramHerbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. The true culinary marjoram. Very productive. Zones 7-9

origanum ‘Pilgrim’Herbaceous, 1½’ x 1½’. Tall sprays of nod-ding, reddish purple flower bracts with light purple flower petals. Similar to ‘Lizzie’s Hybrid #2’, but taller and fuller. Nice cut or dried flower. Zones 6-9

origanum ‘Rosenkuppel’Herbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. A new Dutch selec-tion, with dark green leaves and large heads of rosy-purple flowers. Excellent for cut or dried flowers. Zones 5-9. Bf

origanum ‘Santa Cruz’Herbaceous, 1-2’ x 1½’. An upright, vigor-ous, spreading variety with long, narrow, rosy flower heads on long stiff stems. Cut or dried flower. Zones 7-9

origanum ‘Thea’s Gold’Herbaceous, 1’ x 1½’. An introduction from Goodwin Creek Gardens. A hybrid of O. ro-tundifolium. It forms beautiful low mounds of golden foliage and prefers shade in hot summer climates. The short-stemmed flower heads are light pink and are very attractive. Wonderful in a pot or the border. Zones 7-9

origanum ‘Thumbles’Herbaceous, 1½’ x 1½’. Beautiful golden green foliage and a nice mild culinary fla-vormake this a winner. Heads of whitish flowers in midsummer. Zones 6-9.

origanum vulgare wild marjoramHerbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. A vigorous variety, with erect stems and compact heads of deep purple . The parent of culinary varieties, it is itself tasteless. Medicinal. Zones 5-9 Bf

origanum vulgare ‘Compactum’ compact oreganoHerbaceous, 8” x 1’. Tight, creeping growth with short, erect stems of greenish purple flower heads. Mild culinary flavor, dried flower. Zones 5-9 Bf

Origanum ‘Lizzies Hybrid’

Origanum ‘Santa Cruz’

Origanum ‘Kent Beauty’

pereNNial plaNT lisT • 2013 • see order blank for current pricesall varieties available as potted plants • all are for full sun unless noted


all plants are certified UsDa Organic unless noted


all about scented pelargoniums/scented geraniumsScented pelargoniums were among the plants that we most admired and prized in our first garden

over 20 years ago. Today we grow over 75 types, and are adding new ones each year. We’ve even written a wonderful book on the subject with our coauthor Faye Brawner (see page 50).

Scented pelargoniums, often known as scented geraniums, are admirable in many ways. We can step back and view them within the intricate tapestry of a garden or move forward to explore the smaller secrets held in their fragrances, shapes, textures, and colors. Unlike most garden plants, their fragrances come not from transitory blossoms, but can be summoned up at any time by gently rubbing the leaves.

Like the common garden geranium, scenteds are actually members of the genus Pelargonium. The generic name, from the Greek pelargos, “stork”, comes from the notion that the long narrow seed head resembles a stork’s bill. There are some 250 naturally occurring pelargoniums, most native to South Africa. Not all are scented, but the ease of hybridization has led to over 100 cultivars. There are only a few true species commonly found in gardens. These include apple (Pelargonium odoratissimum), coconut (P. grossularioides), and peppermint (P. tomemtosum).

The scent is contained in small beads of oil produced in the glands at the base of tiny leaf hairs. Bruising or crushing a leaf breaks the beads and releases their fragrance. Some have an easily identifiable fragrance, such as lemon, mint, or rose. Others may smell like cinnamon to one person and citrus to someone else.

The leaves vary in size, shape, color and texture. Some are splashed or edged with white or creamy yellow. Purplish brown may blotch leaf centers or add color to leaf veins and midribs. Leaves may be smooth, rough, raspy, hairy, or soft like velvet.

Though scented pelargoniums are grown mainly for their fragrant foliage, the flowers are often attractive as well. They are almost always single, with five petals each, and most commonly white, rose or lavender. The upper two petals are usually wider and often stippled with deep purple or red-dish markings.

In their native South Africa scented pelargoniums are perennial, living and flowering for many years. Because they can’t reliably tolerate freezing temperatures, however, they can only be grown outdoors all year-round in frost-free regions. In cooler climates they can either be used as annual bedding plants, or brought indoors each winter in containers.

Remember to place pots so that the foliage is within easy reach of chairs, benches, and walkways. Many varieties are suitable for hanging baskets or window boxes, and can be mixed with other trailing annuals for a fuller effect. A few types can also be trained into topiaries.

Scenteds grown in containers need repotting every year or two. Choose a pasteurized potting soil that contains peat moss, perlite, composted bark, or similar ingredients. It should hold moisture evenly but allow excess water to drain off rapidly –pelargoniums hate wet feet.

Water the plants thoroughly when the top of the soil begins to dry out and always empty out any water that collects in saucers placed under the pots. Check plants daily, until you have determined the proper watering schedule for each one.

Feed scented pelargoniums with a balanced, water-soluble liquid or a slow release granular fertil-izer. We generally use half the manufacturer’s recommended dose during the growing season, and taper off after that.

Outdoors, keep your pots in a bright spot, but shielded from direct sunlight in hot climates. Bring them indoors when frost threatens and place them in a sunny, south-facing window where they will get at least four to five hours of sunlight daily. If you grow scenteds in flower beds, it’s easier to winter them over by rooting some cuttings in the early autumn than to dig them up and bring them inside. Prune and shape leggy plants whenever necessary; the best time to prune established plants is in late winter or early spring.

‘attar of rose’





‘christchurch Beauty’

‘attar of roses’

Small, round, deep green leaves with a strong, sweet scent. Forms a mound of trail-ing sprays, with tiny magenta flowers.

‘copthorne’Tall rangy plant with large, trilobed leaves with a pungent (some say cedarlike) scent. Very large, showy, purplish pink flowers.

Pelargonium crispum see lemon scented

‘crispum Major’Similar to lemon scented, but with much larger stems and leaves. Same lemon scent.

cy’s sunburst’Similar to ‘Golden Lemon Crispum’, but the leaves are more uniform golden yellow.

‘deans delight’A low-growing variety, with deeply cut, dark green leaves and a strong pungent scent. Attractive, pale lavender flowers. Nice for containers.

‘decipiens’A sweetly sprawling plant, with slightly lobed, rose scented leaves. The flowers are purplish-pink.

Pelargonium/scented geraniums

‘abundance’Medium sized, deeply cut leaves with a mild lemon scent. Upright growth. Medium sized, single white flowers.

almond scented/‘pretty polly’––Deeply lobed leaves with a slightly pungent scent. Bright pink flowers with deep rose spots on upper petals.

apple scented Pelargonium odoratissimumSoft clumps of round, grey/green leaves with an apple cider scent. Tiny white flow-ers. Nice for hanging baskets.

‘ardwick cinnamon’Low growing and mound forming with small, roundish hleaves and tiny white flow-ers. Spicey scent, similar to nutmeg.

‘attar of roses’Large, trilobed leaves with a strong rose scent. Small lavender flowers. Excellent for perfumery, potpourri.

‘Boths snowflake’Grey/green, deeply divided leaves irregular-ly variegated with cream and white. Strong lemon/rose scent.

‘Bourbon rose’Similar to rose scented, but taller and with much larger leaves. Strong rose scent.

‘Brunswick’Large, deeply divided leaves with a strong pungent scent. Large, showy, deep rose flowers.

‘candy dancer’Deeply divided, fernlike leaves with a lemon/rose scent. Dense, compact growth Lavender flowers.

‘chocolate peppermint’A hybrid of peppermint, it has similar broad, lightly lobed green leaves but with dark, brownish purple center blotch. Named for the brownish color; the scent is pungent mintand not chocolate.






‘dr. livingstone’A tall, rangy plant with rough, deeply cut leaves and a rose scent.

‘endsleigh oak’A large trailing plant with slightly lobed, ruffled leaves that have a brownish purple center blotch. Pungent scent, with pinkish purple flowers.

‘fair ellen’Slightly lobed, sticky leaves with purplish brown markings and a strong pungent scent. Nice container plant.

‘fringed apple’Similar to ‘Apple, but the leaves have a fringed edge and the scent is more pungent.

‘gemstone’Sharply lobed leaves with a strong lemon scent. Single flowers are pinkish purple with darker upper petals. Tall upright growth.

ginger scented/‘torento’Tall, plant with roundish, slightly toothed leaves. Some say scent is of fresh ginger, others citrus. Large lavender flowers.

‘golden clorinda’A large, rangy plant that does well on a trellis. Leaves are edged with gold, and are sometimes described as eucalyptus or cedar scented. Large pink flowers.

‘golden lemon crispum’Introduced by Well-Sweep Herb Farm, it has small, roundish, crinkled leaves with a golden edge and a strong lemon scent.

‘golden nutmeg’Small, grey/green leaves are edged with gold and have a spicy scent. Sprays of tiny white flowers. Nice in baskets.

‘grey lady plymouth’Leaves are similar to ‘Old Fashioned Rose’, but with a fine white edge. Nice rose scent.

‘Joanne’s spring clover’Similar to Fragrans Group, but the leaves are greener and more crinkled. The tiny flowers are white and the scent is spicy.

‘Juniper’Similar to lemon scented, but with smaller leaves and the fragrance of juniper leaves.

‘lady plymouth’Similar to ‘Old Fashioned Rose’, but the leaves are edged and splotched with white. Nice rose scent.

‘large flowered crispum’Similar to the more common lemon scented listed below, but the flowers have unusually large upper petals.

lemon scented Small, roundish, crinkled leaves with a strong lemon scent. A good choice for mak-ing topiary standards. Often listed as

‘nervosum’

‘lemon’





P. crispum.’lemon air’A ‘Mabel Gray’ hybrid, with the same strong lemon scent, but smaller, less indent-ed leaves. Purplish pink flowers.

‘lemon Balm’A very tall plant, with coarse leaves and a pungent/lemon scent. Purplish pink flowers.

‘lemon fancy’Another ‘Mabel Gray’ hybrid. This one is smaller, and more compact. Leaves are also smaller, but with the same strong lemon scent.

lime scented (‘nervosum)’Smooth, roundish, slightly toothed leaves with a sweet lime scent. Tall, lanky growth with large, pale lavender flowers.

‘limoneum’ (‘cinnamon’)Small, saw-toothed leaves with a sweet lem-on/lime scent. Flowers are a striking, deep rosy purple. Nice for hanging baskets.

‘little gem’The plant resembles ‘Old Fashioned Rose’, but the scent is only slightly pungent. Com-pact growth, and attractive in pots.

‘Matt’s Mabel’A seedling of ‘Mabel Gray’, it is similar but with slightly smaller leaves and slightly larger flowers.

‘Mabel gray’ Pelargonium citronellumA very tall plant, with large, rough, sharply lobed leaves with a strong lemon scent.

nutmeg scented (fragrans group)Small, round, grey/green leaves with a pungent/spicy scent. Sprays of tiny white flowers. Good for pots and baskets.

‘orange’Upright growth, with large, saw-toothed leaves and a sweet orange scent. The pale li-lac flowers have large, deep purple blotches on the upper petals.

‘orsett’Large, lobed leaves with brownish purple center markings. Pungent scent. Large, sin-gle flowers are pinkish purple with darker upper petals. Upright growth.

‘paton’s unique’ (‘apricot’)Deeply lobed, dark green leaves with a pungent scent. Lovely pink and rose flowers with a small white eye on each petal.

‘peacock’Similar to ‘Boths Snowflake’, but the var-iegated leaves are more narrowly lobed. Lemon/rose scent.

peppermint scented Pelargonium tomentosumA sprawling plant, with large, velvety leaves and a strong mint scent. Small white flow-ers. Excellent when grown on a trellis.

‘peppermint lace’A very tall plant, with large, flat, deeply cut leaves and a strong mint scent. Small white flowers.

‘pink champagne’A Regal hybrid, with large Regal type leaves and pink flowers. Slight citrusy scent. Tall growth.

‘prince of orange’Similar to ‘Orange’, but the flowers are darker pinkish purple and have darker mark-ings. Scent is citrus.

‘roger’s delight’Large, sharply lobed leaves with a mild citrus scent. Large, single, pinkish purple flowers with darker upper petals. Trailing plant good for large baskets.

‘Mabel gray’

Pelargonium/scented geranium





‘rollison’s unique’A large trailing plant with slightly lobed, ruffled leaves and a mild mint scent. Flow-ers are pinkish purple in round clusters.

rose scented (graveolens group)A plant of medium height, with deeply lobed, grey/green leaves and a nice rose scent. One of the most popular varieties for cooking and perfumery.

‘round leaf rose’Large, soft, slightly lobed leaves with a lemon/rose scent. Trailing plant, with laven-der flowers.

southernwood Pelargonium abrotanifoliumLow growing, sprawling plant with narrow, deeply cut leaves that resemble those of the herb southernwood. (Artemisia abro-tanum). Tiny white flowers and a pungent scent.

‘staghorn peppermint’The divided leaves are similar to Graveolens Group, but a bit smaller and mint scented. Flowers are pinkish purple.

‘variegated Joy lucille’Similar to ‘Joy Lucille’, but the leaves have a hit-or-miss white variegation.

‘variegated oak’Sprawling plant, with large coarse leaves with irregular cream and white variegations. Large, lavender flowers.

‘village Hill oak’Attractive, deeply divided and curly edged leaves are similar to ‘Carl Gaffney’, but are more finely divided. Strong pungent scent.

‘pungent peppermint’


Pelargonium tomentosum

‘village Hill oak’





penstemon these plants are native to the u.s. and have long tubular flowers that are very attractive to hummingbirds. Many species are drought tolerant.

penstemon ‘Alice Hindley’Semi-woody, 3-4’ x 2’. This hybrid Penste-mon has delicately colored, violet and white throated flowers. Nice combined with other flowers of violet or blue. Blooms through-out the summer. Zones 7-9

Penstemon barbatus subsp. coccineusHerbaceous or semiwoody, 3’ x 1½’. Bright green leaves on somewhat sprawling stems. Striking bright red flowers are loved by hummingbirds. Zones 4-9 Hm

penstemon ‘Blackbird’Semiwoody, 3’ x 1½’. Tall cultivar that pro-duces a multitude of midsummer flowers. Flowers are dark reddish purple and even a bit darker at their tips. Long stems offer an open appearance. Zones 7-10 Hm

deep purple penstemonSemiwoody, 2-3’ x 2’. Not certain which cultivar this is, but it’s a great plant. A long bloomer, with large, deep purple flowers that seldom droop even in heavy rains. Zones 7-9 Hm

penstemon digitalisHerbaceous, 3-4’ x 1½’. Eastern U.S. na-tive that blooms in early summer with large spikes of whitish pink flowers. Very hardy. Zones 3-9 Hm

penstemon digitalis ‘Huskers Red’Herbaceous, 3’ x 1½’. A selection from University of Nebraska, which is similar to above but with the addition of attractive reddish foliage. Zones 3-9

penstemon ‘Eureka White’Semiwoody, 2½’ x 2’. This hybrid has bright green leaves and pure white flowers throughout the summer. Zones 7-9

penstemon ‘Evelyn’Semiwoody, 2½’ x 1½’. A neat, erect hy-brid, with thin stems & small, rose colored flowers throughout summer. Zones 7-9 Hm

penstemon ‘Firebird’Semiwoody, 2-3’ x 2’. A hybrid variety, with bright red flowers, that blooms throughout summer. Zones 7-9 Hm

penstemon ‘Garnet’Semiwoody, 2-3’ x 2’. This hybrid has wine red flowers and blooms throught the sum-mer. Zones 7-9 Hm

Penstemon grandiflorusHerbaceous or semiwoody, 1-3’ x 1½’. Western native has large, showy, bluish purple flowers in midsummer. Needs a well drained soil. Zones 4-9 Hm

Penstemon heterophyllus ‘Catherine de la Mare’Semiwoody, 2½’ x 2’. This hybrid has dark green foliage. Flowers on the same stalks vary from pinkish purple to nearly blue, de-pending on their age. Zones 7-9 Hm

penstemon ‘Hidcote Pink’Semiwoody, 2-3’ x 2’. A long blooming hy-brid, with deep pink flowers. Zones 7-9 Hm

Penstemon hirsutusHerbaceous, 3’ x 1½’. Eastern U.S. native with light purple and white flowers. Blooms early summer. Zones 3-9 Hm

hybrid Penstemon





penstemon ‘Hollys White’Semiwoody, 2½’ x 2’. Large flower buds show a hint of pink, but open to nearly pure white. Contrasting dark green foliage. Blooms throughout summer. Zones 7-9 Hm

Penstemon kunthiiSemiwoody, 2½’ x 1½’. The narrow, bright green leaves are on a bushy, slightly lanky plant. The narrow, tubular flowers are bright red. Zones 7-9 Hm

penstemon ‘Midnight’Semiwoody, 2-3’ x 2’. A long blooming hy-brid, with deep purple flowers. Zones 7-9 Hm

Penstemon pinifoliusSemiwoody, 1½’ x 1½’. Southwestern na-tive with trailing growth and small, narrow, needlelike leaves and bright red flowers. Needs a well drained soil. Zones 6-9 Hm

penstemon palmeriherbaceous, 3-4’ x 1’. A stout upright West-ern species. The thick, greyish green leaves are mainly at the base. The large flowers are purplish pink with darker markings. Needs a dry soil once established. Zones 5-9 Hm

penstemon ‘Pikes Peak Purple’Semiwoody, 1½’ x 1½’. Another Mexicali Hybrid, similar to ‘Red Rocks’. Cold hardy and very durable in a variety of soils. The flower color is deep purple. Zones 5-8 Hm

penstemon ‘Purple Passion’Semiwoody, 2-3’ x 2’. Stiff upright stems with dark green foliage. Long purplish pink flowers accenteed with a white throat. Blooms alll summer. Zones 7-9 Hm

penstemon ‘Red Rocks’Semiwoody, 1½’ x 1½’. One of a series of Penstemon called Mexicali Hybrids, selected from crosses between Mexican and American wild Penstemon. Dark green leaves form an attractive mound and the numerous flowers are reddish purple. More cold hardy than other hybrids. Does well in a varietey of soil conditions. Zones 5-8 Hm

penstemon ‘Red Trumpet’Semiwoody, 2’ x 2’. Hybrid variety that blooms all summer if dead headed. Large, bright red flowers and bright green foliage. Grown organically, but not certified Organic this year. Zones 7-9 Hm

penstemon ‘Scarlet Queen’Semiwoody, 2’ x 2’. A hybrid variety with exceptionally large, red flowers with a white throat. Blooms throughout the summer. Zones 7-9 Hm

penstemon ‘Violet Kissed’Semiwoody, 2’ x 1½’. A selection from Joy Creek Nursery, with good growth habit and very large, violet flowers with a pure white throat. Grown organically, but not certified Organic this year. Zones 7-9 Hm

Perovskia atriplicifolia russian sageSemishrub, 4’ x 2’. Not a true sage, but the grey leaves have a sagelike scent. Spikes of dense violet flowers form a mass of color in midsummer. Zones 3-9

Petasites japonicus var. giganteus fuki, sweet coltsfootHerbaceous, 5’ x 3’. If you love plants with large leaves, this is a great choice. Leaves up to 3’ across, on stalks 5’ high. Stalks and flower buds are edible. Prefers moist soil. Invasive, but does well in a tub. Zones 5-9

Phalaris arundinacea ‘Picta’ ribbon grassHerbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Attractive green and white striped foliage. Ornamental, but very invasive. Best grown in a large pot with other grasses or perennials. Zones 4-9

Phlomis fruticosa jerusalem sageHerbaceous, 3-4’ x 2’. The attractive mat of leaves is silvery gray and woolly. The tall flower stalks are covered with whorls of bright yellow blossoms. Does well in poor, dry soils once established. Zones 6-9 Hm





Phygelius ‘Sensation’Semiwoody, 3’ x 2½’. This new cultivar has bright reddish magenta flowers. Nice color change for Phygelius. Zones 8-10 Hm

Phygelius ‘Trewidden Pink’Semiwoody, 2½’ x 2½’. Not as tall or spreading as ‘African Queen’, and is more suitable for small gardens or borders. Flow-ers are salmon-pink. Zones 8-10 Hm

Physostegia virginiana ‘Vivid’ obedient plantHerbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Dwarf form of the northeastern U.S. native, with reddish pink flowers from midsummer until fall. Spreads rapidly, but can be contained by dividing older clumps. Excellent cut flower. Zones 3-10 Bf Hm

Plantago major ‘Rubrifolia’ red leaved plantainSimilar to above, but the leaves are a won-derful reddish purple. Zones 4-9

phlox stolonifera creeping phloxEvergreen groundcover, 6-12” x 1½’. A dense groundcover that is a perfect choice for full or partial shade. The showy clusters of purplish-pink flowers appear in early spring. Zones 3-9. Bf

Phormium ‘Jack Spratt’Evergreen, 1’ x 1½’. Long, reddish purple, grasslike leaves make this small cultivar an attractive plant for the garden or containers. Zones 8-9

Phormium ‘Maiori Chief’Evergreen, 5’ x 5’ Thick grasslike leaves have beautiful coloration. Bronze with ma-roon red striped foliage that arches at tips

Phormium ‘Maiori sunset’Evergreen, 3’ x 4’. Arching wide, grasslike foliage in shades of orange, rose, light green & yellow. Tolerates sun or light shade. Zones 8-10

Phormium tenax new zealand flaxEvergreen, 8’ x 4’. Long. thick, grasslike leaves with imposing flower stalks. Leaves used for fiber, baskets, flowers for dye (browns to pink). Zones 8-9

Phormium tenax Purpureum Group bronze new zealand flaxEvergreen, 4’ x 4’. This selection has bold purplish brown leaves and is shorter than the species listed above. Great in large pots. Zones 8-10

Phygelius aequalis ‘Yellow Trumpet’ cape fuchsiaSemiwoody, 2½’ x 2½’. Not a true Fuchsia, but it does have long, pendulous flowers. Blooms throughout the summer. All Phygel-ius are hummingbird favorites. Need some shade in hot areas. Zones 8-10 Hm

Phygelius x rectus ‘African Queen’ cape fuchsiaSemiwoody, 3’ x 2½’. Larger than the type above, with reddish orange flowers. A fa-vorite hummingbird plant in our garden, but rapidly spreading. Zones 8-10 Hm

Phormium tenax





Platycodon grandiflorus balloon flowerHerbaceous, 3’ x 1½’. Balloon-like flower buds burst open to form large blue flowers.Medicinal. Zones 3-8

Platycodon grandiflorus ‘Perimutterschale’ (‘Shell Pink’)Similar to balloon flower, but the flow-ers are a lovely light pink. Zones 3-8

poliomintha maderensis (syn. P. longifolia) mexican oreganoSemishrub, 2’ x 2’. Narrow, half inch green leaves have an oregano flavor. Inch long, lavender colored flowers turn to purple then fade to white. Blooms all summer. into fall. Zones 8-10 Hm

Polygonum multiflorum fotiWoody vine, 10-20’ x 2’. A fast growing vine, with red stems, heart shaped leaves, and small white flowers. Beautiful when grown on a trellis. Evergreen in Zone 9. Medicinal. Zones 7-9

Primula ‘Airemist’Herbaceous or evergreen, 6” x 6”. This hybrid has bright green foliage and flowers with large white, ruffle-edged petals. Prefers a well drained soil. Zones 5-9

Primula magenta & yellow hybridHerbaceous, 6” x 8”. This unamed selection of the common primrose has bright green foliage and showy magenta flowers with yellow centers. Flowers are held well above the foliage. Very early bloomer. Zones 5-10

Primula ‘Mahogany’Herbaceous, 10” x 8”. This beautiful spring blooming primrose has dark reddish brown flowers edged and centered with bright gold. The flowers are grouped on nice upright stems. The foliage is a rosette of pebbled green leaves. Zones 5-9

Primula veris cowslipHerbaceous, 10” x 8”. The tight clumps of pebbled leaves have upright stalks with bright yellow flowers in early spring. One of our first flowers. Medicinal. Zones 5-9

Primula veris orange cowslipHerbaceous, 10” x 8”. Same as the cow-slip above, but the flowers are bright orange. Medicinal. Zones 5-9

Primula vulgaris common primroseHerbaceous, 6” x 8”. This harbinger of spring has rosettes of crinkled, bright green leaves and creamy yellow flowers that bare-ly rise above the foliage. Zones 5-9

Primula ‘Val Horncastle’Herbaceous or evergreen, 6” x 6”. Small cultivar has doubled white flowers with a slight yellow center. Nice for small garden or rockery. Zones 5-9

Pulmonaria officinalis lungwortHerbaceous, 10” x 1’. The long, oval shaped green leaves are daintily spotted with white. The flowers open early spring - pink at then aging to blue. Groundcover for a moist, shady spot. Medicinal. Zones 3-9

Phygelius





Pycnanthemum pilosum hairy mountain mintHerbaceous, 2-3’ x 1½’. The small, hairy leaves have a very strong, minty scent and flavor. The green flower heads dry well. Great bee plant. Medicinal. Zones 4-9 Bf

rhus typhina staghorn sumacDeciduous tree, 15-30’. This native of the eastern U.S. is a large shrub to small tree. The branches are covered with brown hairs, like a deer “in velvet”, hence the name stag-horn. The divided leaves show red fall color. Dense clusters of fruit are medicinal. They persist long into winter and are food for birds. Zones 3-9

ribes alpinum alpine currantDeciduous shrub, 4-5’. Dense, twiggy growth and small, lobed leaves make this an excellent choice for a small hedge. Small, fragrant yellow flowers in spring, and nice foliage color in autumn. Zones 4-9 Hm

ribes aureum golden currantDeciduous shrub, 3-5’. This native of the western U.S. has fragrant yellow flowers in spring that are relished by early humming-birds. The fruits are orange or black. Hm

ribes sanguineum red flowered currantDeciduous shrub, 4-10’. A native of the western U.S., it has 3” wide, maple-like leaves and large, drooping clusters of red-dish flowers. Blooms in very early spring, and is a valuable early nectar plant for hum-mingbirds. Zones 6-8 Hm

rosa banksiae var banksiae white lady banks roseEvergreen or deciduous vine, 30’. Native of China, this thornless rose is a rampant climber.The clusters of white flowers are lightly scented and appear in spring.Great for covering large arbors.

Ribes sanguineum

rosa ‘Blush Noisette’Shrub, 6’ x 6’. The original Noisette rose, raised before 1817. Forms a loose bush that takes well to pruning or can be trained on a trellis up to 12’. The clusters of fragrant, clove scented flowers are light pink and produced all summer and fall. A favorite of Thomas Jefferson. Zones 4-9

rosa ‘Sally’s Cecile Brunner’Evergreen or deciduous climber, to 10’. A selection of ‘Cecile Brunner’, with pinker, more fragrant flowers. A modern favorite. Zones 4-9

rosa gallica var. officinalis apothecary roseShrub, 3’ x 3’. An ancient and very popular rose. Bristly stems and intensely fragrant rose colored flowers followed by red hips. Medicinal, potpourri. Limit two per cus-tomer. Zones 4-8

rosa ‘Peggy’s Pink’Shrub, 2’ x 2’. Our favorite miniature rose. It’s covered with white and rosy pink, fully doubled flowers, throughout the summer. Slightly fragrant. Wonderfull in a pot or in the ground. Very cold hardy. Zones 6-10





‘Bonnie Jean’Upright, 1½’ x 3’. Compact cultivar, with dark green foliage and dark bluish purple flowers. Similar to ‘Mozart’, but just a bit smaller. Zones 7-9

‘collingwood ingram’Semitrailing, 2’ x 3’. The leaves have a piney scent, so its not a good culinary se-lection, but its deep violet/blue flowers are very ornamental. Zones 8-9

common rosemaryUpright, 2-3’ x 3’. Our own seedling selec-tion, it doesn’t have a cultivar name, but is excellent for cold hardiness. Broad leaves, with bluish white flowers. Zones 6-9

‘Joyce deBaggio’ (‘golden rain’)Upright, 2’ x 3’. An unusual variety, with leaves variegated green and gold. Variega-tion tends to fade in summer. Dark, violet/blue flowers. Zones 7-9

‘gorizia’Upright, 4-5’ x 3’. Stiff, rigid growth with very broad, flat leaves and vibrant lavender/pink flowers. Zones 7-9

‘Herb cottage’Upright, 2-3’ x 3’. Our favorite upright va-riety, it has dense growth, broad leaves, and very showy, dark violet/blue flowers. Zones 7-9

‘Huntington Blue’Upright, 2-3’ x 3’. Nice, compact growth with pale bluish white flowers. Zones 7-9

‘lady in white’Upright, 2’ x 3’. Compact cultivar, with dark green foliage and pure white flowers. Zones 7-9

‘lockwood de forest’Trailing, 1’ x 3’. Attractive, glossy green leaves and bright blue flowers. Nice selec-tion for growing over walls. Zones 7-9

rosmarinus/rosemary this well-known culinary herb is often not appreciated for its landscape values. it is evergreen, neat in habit, insect and deer resistant, and blooms in early spring and late autumn, when few other flowers are to be seen.the trailing types are nice over walls and in planter boxes, but are not as hardy as the upright selections. all of the rosemaries listed are now considered to be cultivars of the same species, rosmarinus officinalis.

‘albiflorus’Upright, 3’ x 3’. Tall cultivar, with light green leaves and pure white flowers. Zones 7-9

‘anna Hulka’Upright, 5-8’ x 3’. Introduced by the Uni-versity of California at Davis, it is reputed to be one of the tallest rosemaries. Bright, violet/blue flowers. Zones 7-9

‘arp’Upright, 3’ x 3’. Reputed to be one of the hardiest rosemaries. Narrow leaves and pale bluish white flowers. Zones 5/6-9

‘Benenden Blue’Upright, 3’ x 2-3’. A fine leaved variety with a piney scent. Very dark blue flowers. Not recommended as a culinary, but very pretty. Previously listed as ‘Balsam’. Zones 8-9

‘Blue Boy’Trailing, 8” x 2’. Our smallest rosemary, with small, narrow leaves and sky blue flowers. Nice choice for rock gardens. Zones 8-9

‘Blue spire’Upright, 3’ x 3’. Strong, linear growth with showy, bright blue flowers. Zones 7-9





‘taylor’s Blue’Upright, 2’ x 3’. Nice dense, compact growth. Good choice for smaller spaces. Bright blue flowers. Zones 6-9

‘tuscan Blue’Upright, 6’ x 3’. A tall, broad leaved variety with stiff growth and dark violet blue flowers. Zones 7-9

‘very oily’Upright, 3’ x 3’. This cultivar was selected for its high essential oil content. Flowers are pale whitish-blue. Zones 6-9

‘well sweep golden’Semitrailing, 1½’ 2½’. From Well-Sweep Herb Farm, it has bright golden leaves in spring, which turn green in summer. Flow-ers bluish white. Zones 7-9

Rosmarinus/rosemary ‘Madeline Hill’ ( ‘Hill Hardy’)Upright, 3’ x 3’. Another very hardy intro-duction. It has pale, bluish white flowers and broader leaves than ‘Arp’. Zones 6-9

‘Majorica pink’Semiupright, 2-3’ x 2½’. Loose growth habit, with bright pink flowers. Zones 7-9

‘Miss Jessopp’s upright’Upright, 4-5’ x 3’. Strong, columnar growth with pale, bluish white flowers and narrow leaves. Nice as topiary standard. Zones 6-9

‘Mozart’Semiupright, 2’ x 2½’. Wonderful small cultivar with dark green leaves and bright bluish purple flowers. Nice for small gar-dens and rockeries. Zones 7-9

‘nancy Howard’Upright, 3’ x 3’. Distinctive white flowers, which fade to pale pink. Zones 6-9

‘portuguese pink’Evergreen shrub, 4’ x 4’. A tall, upright cul-tivar with medium sized, dark green leaves. The flowers are a nice light pink with darker markings. Originally collected in the wild in Portugal. Zones 6-9

‘prostratus’Trailing, 1’ x 3’. Narrow, crowded leaves and pale blue flowers. A nice variety to grow over walls. Zones 8-9

‘sawyers Blue’Upright, 4-6’ x 3’. A recent introduction from England, it has tall, stiff growth, bright lavender-blue flowers, and medium-wide leaves. Zones 6-9

‘severn sea’Evergreen shrub, 1’ x 3’. A trailing cultivar, with light green leaves and pale bluish white flowers. Our most winter hardy trailing cul-tivar. Zones 7-9

‘shimmering stars’Semitrailing, 1½’ x 3’. Broad, dark green leaves with pink buds that open to reveal pale violet/blue flowers. Zones 7-9

Primula veris





salvia/sages there are many species and cultivars. Most are attractive to hummingbirds, some are used medicinally, and a few are culinary (mostly cultivars of salvia officinalis). Many are ornamental as well as useful.

salvia africana lutea (s. aurea)Shrub, 3’ x 2-3’. Unusual sage from South Africa, with small, whitish green leaves and odd flowers with large, bell shaped calyces and golden brown corollas. Zones 8-9

salvia apiana white sageShrub, 4-5’ x 3’. California native, with strongly scented, silvery foliage that is used by Native Americans for medicinal and cer-emonial purposes. Zones 8-9

salvia blepharophylla ‘Diablo’ eyelash leaved sageSemievergreen, 1½’. The attractive, glossy green leaves have a fringe of slight hairs, hence the common name. The plant spreads slowly by underground stems. This selec-tion has brilliant red flowers in late summer. Zones 8-10 Hm

rubia tinctorium madderHerbaceous, 1’ x 2½’. Sprawling, scratchy and weedy, but great dye plant (red). Zones 6-9

rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldstrum’ black-eyed susanHerbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Tough and easy to grow, this plant thrives almost anywhere except soggy soils. Large, daisy-like flow-ers with yellow petals and dark centers are produced throughout the summer. Great cut flower. Zones 5-10 Bf

rudbeckia trilobaHerbaceous, 4’ x 1½’. A very late blooming species, with yellow outer petals and dark brown center cones. Often behaves as a bi-ennial. Zones 5-9 Bf

rumex acetosa garden sorrelHerbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Excellent, potherb, with large succulent leaves.Famous for cream of sorrel soup. Zones 3-8

ruta graveolens rueSemiwoody, 2½’ x 1½’. Lobed, blue/green foliage and small yellow flowers are at-tractive. Foliage used as insect repellent, pods as dried flowers. Some people find the leaves to be a skin irritant. Zones 5-8

salix chaenomeloides japanese willowHerbaceous, 12’ x 5’. Beautiful spring display of long, silvery pink catkins that emerge from shiny red buds. Excellent as a cut flower. Zones 5-10

salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’ corkscrew willowTree, 30’ x 20’. Branches grow into twisted, spiraled patterns. Can be pruned as a large shrub. This variety has golden brown bark. Cut branches great in dried flower arrange-ments and swags. Zones 4-9

Ruta graveons





salvia clevelandii ‘Compacta’Shrub, 2-3’ x 3’. Similar to above, but more compact. Zones 8-10 Hm

salvia coahuilensisEvergreen shrub, 2½’ x 2’. This sage will bloom from June until frost, with small, deep purple flowers beloved by both hummingbirds & butterflies. Hard spring pruning stimulates early new growth and flowers. Zones 8-10 Bf Hm

salvia coccinea scarlet sageHerbaceous, 2-3’ x 1½’. Often grown as an annual, it is a true perennial in mild cli-mates. Profuse red flowers. Zones 9-10.Hm

salvia confertifloraHerbaceous or evergreen, 5’ x 5’. Native of Brazil, with 8” long, scalloped, dark green leaves. Flowers are a stunning combination of reddish brown stems and calyces and bright orange corollas. Blooms fall and even winter in frost free areas. Zones 9-10 Hm

salvia corrugataEvergreen shrub, 5’ x 4’. Native to the mountains of South America. The dark green, attractive leaves have a corrugated texture. Tan hairs add color to the under-sides of the leaves. Blooms all summer with long spikes of bluish purple flowers. great in large containers. Zones 8-10 Hm

salvia disjunctaShrub, 3-4’ x 2½’. A fall blooming, Mexi-can species, with purplish green leaves and stems and long, bright red flowers. A grace-ful plant for the border. Zones 9-10. Hm

salvia elegans honeydew melon sageShrub, 1½’. Compact growth, with fruit scented leaves and deep red flowers. Blooms throughout summer. Tea. Zones 8-10 Hm

salvia elegans ‘Scarlet Pineapple’ ( formerly salvia rutilans)Semiwoody, 3-6’ x 3’. Large, sticky leaves with a fruity scent. Bright red flowers in au-tumn. One of the last plants to bloom in our garden, and so valued by hummingbirds. Tea. Zones 8-10 Hm

salvia brandegeiShrub, 4-8’ x 3-4’. Western U.S. native, with attractive leaves, green above and white below. Large and sprawling, with showy heads of bluish purple flowers. Zones 8-9

salvia buchananiiSemiwoody, 2’ x 2’. The exceptionally large, fuzzy, magenta flowers are a real standout. Slender purple stems and glossy green leaves add to its beauty. Zones 8-9

salvia cacaliifolia cacalia sageDeciduous or semievergreen, 3’ x 2’. One of just a few sages that prefers a bit of shade. It’s a sprawling plant, with light green, ar-rowhead shaped leaves and flowers of a nearly true-blue color. Blooms midsummer to fall. Zones 8/9-10 Hm

salvia ‘Cherry Queen’Shrub, 2-3’ x 2-3’. A S. greggii hybrid, it is not as compact, but has brighter red flowers. Zones 8-9 Hm

salvia chiapensis chiapis sageHerbaceous, 2’ x 2’. An attractive, upright plant, with long, glossy green leaves and airy spikes of small magenta flowers. Blooms midsummer on. Zones 9-10 Hm

salvia chionophylla Semievergreen groundcover, 6” x 2½’. Grows very rapidly along the surface of the ground, rooting as it goes. Very unusual for a sage. The leaves are oval and grayish-green and the flowers pale purplish-blue. Spectacular when grown in a hanging bas-ket; stems hang straight down. Zones 8-9.

salvia clevelandii blue sageShrub, 3-4’ x 3’. A native southwestern U.S. sage, with aromatic foliage and whorls of bluish purple flowers. Does well in hot, dry climates. Zones 8-10 Hm

salvia clevelandii ‘Aromas’Shrub, 2-3’ x 3’. Perhaps a hybrid of Sal-via clevelandii and another species. It has whorls of light bluish purple flowers and slightly looser growth habit. Fast growing. Zones 8-10 Hm





salvia gesneriiflora ‘Tequila’Semiwoody, 5’ x 3-4’. Grows 5-6’ in one season and is reputed to reach a height of 20’ if left unpruned in its native Mexico. The bright, reddish orange flowers appear in autumn and are up to 3” long. Fragrant heart-shaped leaves. Zones 8-10 Hm

salvia greggii salmon floweredDeciduous shrub, 2-4’ x 3’. Our own seed-ling selection, it has wonderfully warm, salmon-red flowers. Zones 7-10 Hm

salvia greggii ‘Theresa’Shrub, 2-4’ x 4’. A new selection, with dis-tinctively colored flowers: white delicately striped with pink. Zones 7-10 Hm

salvia guaranitica ‘Black And Blue’Semiwoody, 4’ x 3’. Similar to above, but each flower has a dark bluish purple calyx as well as the bluish purple corolla. Hm

salvia ‘Indigo Spires’Semiwoody, 3’ x 2’. A well branched plant, with broad leaves and spikes of deep purple flowers. Zones 8-10 Bf Hm

salvia involucrata rosy leaved sageShrub, 4’ x 3’. Large oval leaves with rosy purple leaf stems. Long, bright magenta flowers in fall. Zones 8-10 Hm

salvia iodanthaHerbaceous, 6’ x 2½’. A robust, bushy plant with large deep green leaves. The small, velvety purple flowers are tightly packed in whorls, making them quite showy. Fall bloomer. Zones 8-10 Hm

salvia x jamensis ‘Cienega de Oro’Deciduous, 2-3’ x 3’. One of several selec-tions made from hybrids of Salvia greggii and S. microphylla. This one has large flow-ers of a lovely, pale yellow hue. Blooms from summer until frost. Zones 8-10 Hm

salvia x jamensis ‘Devantville’Deciduous shrub, 2-3’ x 3’. The small oval leaves are dark green and a wonderful con-trast for the warmth of the peachy-orange flowers. Fall blooming. Zones 9-10 Hm

salvia x jamensis ‘Hot Lips’Shrub, 3’ x 3’. Very showy flowers, with a wide bright red bottom lip and white on the top. Blooms throughout the summer. Zones 8-10 Hm

salvia japonica japanese sageHerbaceous, 2’ x 2’. Forms clumps of at-tractive, divided, reddish green foliage. Long graceful spikes bear numerous small, light purple flowers. Nice and neat and suit-able for small gardens. Zones 6-10 Hm

salvia lavandulifolia spanish sageShrub, 2’ x 2½’. A small, lanky shrub with gray leaves that smell like rosemary. Flow-ers in early summer with short spikes of bluish pink flowers. Needs well drained soil. Nice small sage for rock gardens. Zones 8-10 Hm

salvia leucantha mexican bush sageSemiwoody, 3-4’ x 2-3’. Numerous spikes of velvety purple bracts with white corollas. One of the last plants to bloom in the au-tumn garden. Dried flower. Zones 9-10 Hm

salvia leucantha ‘All Purple’Same as above, but both bracts and corollas are purple. Dried flower. Zones 9-10 Hm

salvia leucantha ‘Eder’ variegated mexican bush sageSame as Salvia leucantha ‘All Purple’, ex-cept the foliage is variegated with golden green margins. Zones 9-10 Hm

salvia leucophylla gray sageShrub, 3-5’ x 3-5’. Beautiful California na-tive that grows as wide as it is tall. Whitish gray leaves and numerous whorls of pink-ish purple flowers in spring. Needs a well drained soil. Zones 8-10 Hm





salvia lyrata lyre leaved sageHerbaceous, 1½’ x 1’. Eastern U.S. native, with a rosette of broad, purple and green leaves and spikes of bluish purple flowers. Medicinal. Zones 5-9

salvia mexicana ‘Limelight’ mexican sageshrub, 4-6’ x 2’. Upright sage with large leaves that form a dense mound of foli-age. Stunning flowers: lime green calyces and long, dark purple corollas. Cut back in spring and summer to curb floppy growth. Zones 9-10 Hm

salvia mexicana var. minor small mexican sageSemiwoody, 3-6’ x 2-3’. A fast growing, shrubby sage. Leaves are smaller than ‘Limelight’ and downturn slightly. The co-rollas are dark bluish purple and appear in late fall. Zones 8-10 Hm

salvia microphylla baby leaved sageShrub, 5’ x 3’. Small, fragrant, serrated leaves with profuse red flowers in mid and late summer. Takes well to shaping. Zones 8-10 Hm

salvia microphylla ‘Dennis’ Pink’Deciduous, 3-5’ x 3’. This selection of baby leaved sage has nice bright pink flowers. Zones 8-10 Hm

salvia microphylla ‘Wild Watermelon’Deciduous, 3-5’ x 3’. Another introduction from Richard Dufresne. This has perhaps the largest flowers of the S. microphylla cul-tivars, in a nice, deep pink color. Also a bit hardier. Zones 6-10 Hm

salvia microphylla hybrid graham’s sageShrub, 3’ x 3’. The true name for this hybrid is uncertain, but the plant is definitely ter-rific. The leaves are smaller and brighter green than other Salvia microphylla variet-ies. Flowers are a deep, grape juice purple and appear all summer. Zones 7-10 Hm

salvia muelleriShrub, 3’ x 3’. A sprawling plant, with slen-der stems, small leaves, and brilliant purple flowers. Zones 7-10 Hm

salvia officinalis garden sageShrub, 3’ x 3’. The species from which our culinary varieties have been selected. Grey-ish green leaves and spikes of bluish purple flowers. Culinary, medicinal. Zones 5-8 HmSame as above, but the flowers are white.

salvia officinalis ‘Berggarten’Shrub, 2’ x 3’. A compact, nonflowering form which is very attractive as a foliage plant as well as being culinary. Excellent leaf production Zones 5-9

salvia officinalis ‘Holt’s Mammoth’Shrub, 3’ x 3’. A large, productive variety used for commercial leaf production. Zones 5-9

salvia officinalis ‘Icterina’ golden sageShrub, 1½’ x 3’. The leaves are variegated green and yellow. Culinary. Zones 5-9

salvia officinalis minimus dwarf sageShrub, 1’ x 1½’. A compact, small leaved culinary variety which is nice for small gar-dens or containers. Zones 5-9

Salvia officinalis





salvia uliginosa bog sageSemiwoody, 4-5’ x 2-3’. Forms a spreading clump of tall, erect stems with whorls of sky blue and white flowers. Prefers moist soil. Best bumblebee & Monarch butterfly plant in our garden. Zones 8-9 Bf

salvia verbenacea vervain sageHerbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Rosette of large, flat leaves and stalks of bright blue flowers. Me-dicinal. Zones 6-9

salvia verticillata ‘Purple Rain’Herbaceous, 1½’ x 2’. The clumps of broad, hairy, heart-shaped leaves bear stalks of purple flowers from early summer until fall. Sun or light shade. Dried flower. Zones 4-9 Hm

sambucus canadensis american elderberryDeciduous shrub, 10’ x 6’. Attractive com-pound leaves and heads of creamy white flowers. Clump forming stems, with clusters of blackish fruits. Medicinal, culinary. Zones 3-9.

sambucus canadensis ‘Aurea’ golden elderberryDeciduous shrub, 8-10’ x 6’. Fast growing, with striking yellow foliage throughout the growing season, and reddish berries in fall. Medicinal, culinary. Zones 3-9

salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens’ purple sageShrub, 2’ x 3’. This variety has beautiful purple foliage. Leaves add a purple color to vinegars. Zones 5-9

salvia officinalis ‘Rosea’ pink flowered sageShrub, 3’ x 3’. This variety has bright pink flowers. Culinary. Zones 5-9 Hm

salvia officinalis ‘Tricolor’Shrub, 1½.’ x 3’ The leaves are variegated pink, purple, & white. Culinary. Zones 5-9

salvia pomifera apple bearing sageShrub, 3’ x 2-3’. A well-branched, grey-ish white plant similar to garden sage. Named because in its native Greece it often bears large green, apple-like galls produced by wasps. Culinary. Zones 8-10

salvia ‘Raspberry Royale’Deciduous, 2-4’ x 2-3’. Likely a hybrid of Salvia greggii, this selection by Richard Du-fresne has exceptional hardiness and a long blooming period. Flowers are deep reddish-purple. Zones 6-10 Hm

salvia ‘Sierra San Antonio’Shrub, 4’ x 2-3’. A recent introduction, it has unusually lovely flowers that are col-ored both light yellow and reddish orange. Zones 7-9 Hm

salvia sclarea clary sageBiennial, 2-4’ x 2-3’. Forms a rosette of large, sticky leaves the first year, and bursts into bloom with spikes of pale pink flowers the second. Medicinal, perfume. Zones 5-9

salvia x superba ‘Mainacht’ (‘May Night’)Herbaceous, 1½-2’. Honored as the Perenni-al Plant of the Year for 1997. A low growing cultivar that blooms late spring with spikes of purplish blue flowers. Tolerates tough situations. Zones 4-8 Hm

Sambucus canadensis





sambucus nigra ‘Guincho Purple’Deciduous shrub, 8’ x 6’. The foliage is pur-plish green, especially in spring, and makes a nice contrast in the perennial border or among other shrubs. Moist soil. Zones 3-9

sambucus nigra ‘Laciniata’ fernleaf elderDeciduous shrub, 8-10’ x 6’. The foliage is finely divided giving it a fern-like appear-ance. Clusters of white flowers yield shiny black fall fruits. Medicinal, culinary. Zones 3-9.

sanguisorba officinalis burnetHerbaceous, 1½’ x 1’. Mounds of numer-ous, compund leaves add a cucumber-like flavor to salads and vinegars. Zones 4-9

santolina chamaecyparissus grey santolinaShrub, 2’ x 2’. Low, sprawling shrub with tight, grey foliage and deep yellow, button-like flower heads. Takes well to shaping. Insect repellent, dried flower. Zones 6-8

santolina chamaecyparissus ‘Pretty Carol’Shrub, 1’ x 2’. Similar to above, but growth is more compact. A better choice for edg-ings and knot gardens. Zones 6-8

santolina pinnata ssp. neopolitiana neopolitan santolinaShrub, 2’ x 2’. Feathery, grey foliage, loose growth habit. Dried flower. Zones 6-8

santolina rosmarinifolia rosemary leaved santolinaShrub, 2’ x 2’. Narrow, tight, greyish green leaves with deep yellow flower heads. Aro-matic, dried flowers. Zones 6-8

santolina rosmarinifolia ‘Morning Mist’Similar to above, but growth is more com-pact. Nice small shrub. Zones 6-8

santolina rosmarinifolia ssp. rosmarinifolia green santolinaShrub, 2’ x 2’. Listed previously as S. vi-rens. It has sprawling growth with bright green foliage and lemon yellow flower heads. Dried flower. Zones 6-8

santolina ‘Small Ness’Shrub, 6” x 1’. This diminutive plant defi-nitely lives up to its name. It forms a nice, dense mound of dark green foliage and never seems to flower. Perfect for a rockery, trough, or small garden. Zones 6-8

saponaria ocymoides soapwortHerbaceous, 1’ x 2’. Trailing growth, with dark green leaves and a profusion of pink flowers in early spring. Doesn’t do well in hot and humid conditions. Zones 4-8 Bf

satureja montana winter savoryShrub, 1½’ x 1½’. Dense foliage and com-pact growth can be trimmed to form a small hedge. An essential culinary. Zones 6-8

scabiosa columbaria ‘Harlequin’ pincushion flowerHerbaceous, 1½’ x 1½’. Great all summer bloomer for butterflies. Lots of purplish blue flower heads on long stems. Compact growth. Can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Blooms throughout summer and fall. Nice cut flower. Zones 4-9 Bf

scrophularia auriculata ‘Variegata’ water figwortShrub, 4’ x 2’. The large green leaves are crinkled with large amount of creamy white variegation. Small, tubular, brownish purple flowers in abundance. Needs a wet or at least damp soil. Zones 8-10 Hm





scrophularia californica california figwortHerbaceous, 3-5’ x 2’. This Pacific North-west coastal native has large, triangular leaves and numerous stems of abundant small, brownish red flowers. Excellent bee and hummingbird plant. Naturalizes quickly from seed. Zones 7-9 Hm

scutellaria lateriflora skullcapHerbaceous, 2’ x 2’. A rapidly spreading plant, with small blue or white flowers. Me-dicinal. Zones 3-8

silphium integrifolium rosinweedHerbaceous, 6’ x 2’. A tall, unbranched Midwestern native plant with numerous 2-3” yellow flowers atop the upright stalks. Flower stems rarely flop, making them a nice tall addition to the perennial garden. Birds enjoy the fall seeds. Zones 3-9

silphium perfoliatum compass plantHerbaceous, 6-10’ x 2’. A spectacularly large plant, with 3” yellow flowers in mid-summer. An important part of the tall-grass prairie, it provides food and shelter for but-terflies and seed eating birds. Zones 3-9 Bf

silphium trifoliatum whorled rosinweedHerbaceous, 4-8’ x 2’. A large, sunflower-like plant with whorls of rough, narrow leaves. The smaller foliage makes it a finer textured background plant than the com-pass plant listed above. Zones 3-9

solidago canadensis canada goldenrodHerbaceous, 2-3’ x 2’. Dense clusters of small yellow flowers in late summer and early autumn. Spreading growth naturalizes readily. Zones 4-9 Bf

solidago gigantea giant goldenrodHerbaceous, 6’ x 2’. Spectacular late bloom-ing goldenrod. Fat spikes of yellow flowers are great for bees, butterflies and fall flower arrangements. Medicinal. Zones 6-10 Bf

solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’Herbaceous, 3’ x 1½’. A large, spreading cultivar with good sized plumes of yellow flowers. A choice goldenrod for perennial borders. Zones 5-9 Bf

spirea douglasiiDeciduous shrub, 3-6’ x 3-4’. Northwest na-tive that forms clumps of numerous shoots and branches. The rosy pink flowers are in dense clusters. Prefers average or moist soil. Zones 3-9

Scrophularia californica





stachys affinis chinese artichokeHerbaceous, 2’ x 2’. Also called crones. A sprawling plant that produces fleshy, ed-ible roots used in Asian cooking. Roots are about the size and shape of a small finger and are harvested when plant is dormant. Can be invasive, so plant in a pot or by it-self mZones 5-9

stachys byzantina lambs earsHerbaceous or evergreen, 2’ x 2’. Soft grey foliage on creeping stems, with grey spikes of pinkish purple flowers. Tea, dried flow-ers. Zones 4-9

stachys byzantina ‘Big Ears’Herbaceous or evergreen, 2’ x 2’. This cultivar has the same silvery-gray, woolly foliage as the species listed above, but the leaves are twice as large. The color, size, and texture of the leaves make a real state-ment in the garden. Zones 4-9

stachys byzantina ‘Primrose Heron’Herbaceous or evergreen, 2’ x 2’. This culti-var also has wooly-textured leaves, but their color is bright yellowish-green in the spring, changing to light green in the summer. Zones 4-9

stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’Similar to above, but this form doesn’t flower, making it a nice groundcover choice. Zones 4-9

stachys ‘Hidalgo’Herbaceous, 3’ x 2’. A sprawling plant, with woolly, greyish green leaves and a constant supply of pale reddish orange flowers. Zones 7-9 Hm

succisa pratensis devils bit scabiousHerbaceous, 1-2’ x 1½’. Forms neat mounds of narrow leaves with branching stalks of small purple flower heads. Attractice in the front of the border. Medicinal. Zones 5-9

symphytum officinale comfreyHerbaceous, 2-3’ x 2’. Exceptionally large, rough leaves with stalks of light purple flowers. Nutritious potherb, medicinal. In-vasive. Zones 5-9

tagetes lemmonii lemmons marigoldSubshrub, 3-5’ x 1½’. Attractive divided foliage with a citrus scent. Small, yellow, marigold-like flowers. Can easily be grown in a pot in cold climates. Culinary, medici-nal. Zones 8-10

tagetes lucida mexican tarragonHerbaceous or semiwoody, 1-2’ x 1½’. The licorice flavored leaves were once grown as a substitute for french tarragon. Eas-ily grown in a pot. Makes a delicious tea. Zones 8-10

tagetes nelsoniiSimilar in scent and appearance to Tagetes lemmonii, but with broader leaves and flow-ers more orange in color. Zones 8-10.

tanacetum balsamita costmaryHerbaceous or semievergreen, 2-3’ x 2’. The broad, flat, greyish green leaves have a strong spearmint scent, though a slightly bitter taste. Tea, culinary. Zones 6-9

Silphium perfoliatum





thymus/thymes there are many species and cultivars of thymes. some form neat little shrubs, others mounds of trailing woody stems, while others flat mats. Many are culinary, but some are simply, and beautifully, ornamental. Most attract bees & butterflies. We have used the work of Harriet flannery phillips, when possible, to standardize our nomenclature.

‘annie Hall’– thymus praecox ssp. arcticus cv.Mat forming, with bright green, sweetly fra-grant leaves. Rose colored flowers in early summer. Zones 5-9

‘Broadleaf english’Low, mounding shrub, to 10”, with dark green leaves and pale lavender flowers. Ex-cellent culinary variety. Zones 5-9

caraway thyme thymus herba-barona Groundcover. Low, mounding groundcover 4” high. Pinkish flowers in summer. The dark green leaves smell just like caraway. Zones 7-9

tanacetum cinnerarifolium pyrethrumHerbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. The white daisylike flowers are produced in abundance and are the best source of the natural insecticide py-rethrum. Zones 6-9

tanacetum parthenium feverfewSemiwoody, 1’ x 1’. Forms mounds of deeply lobed leaves with white flowers that show a large, yellow disk. Insect repellent, medicinal. Zones 6-9

tanacetum parthenium ‘Flore Pleno’double feverfewSimilar to above, but flowers are fully dou-ble with little disk showing. Same uses plus an excellent dried flower. Zones 6-9

tanacetum vulgare tansyHerbaceous, 3-5’ x 3’. Fernlike foliage aris-ing from an invasive, creeping rootstock. Tall stems with heads of buttonlike yellow flowers. This is not the same plant as the poisonous tansy ragwort. Medicinal, culi-nary, dried flower. Zones 4-9

tanacetum vulgare var. crispum curled tansyHerbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Less vigorous than the common tansy above, it has leaves that are heavily curled. Seldom flowers. Zones 4-9

teucrium chamaedrys wall germanderEvergreen shrub, 1’ x 1’. A compact, dense plant with small, dark green leaves. Easily trimmed into a short edging hedge or as part of a knot garden. Flowers are short spikes of bright reddish purple.The form we sell is not invasive.A small shrub. Zones 6-9

teucrium fruticans ‘azureum’ tree germanderEvergreen shrub, 4-6’. Greyish stems and leaves with bright blue flowers throughout the summer. The dense growth makes it wonderful for a large background shrub. Aromatic. Zones 7-9

teucrium marum cat thymeShrub, 1½’ x 1’. Not a true thyme, but the grey leaves are similar in appearance. Pun-gent odor. Medicinal, and attractive to cats. Zones 8-9

Tanacetum vulgare





minus thyme thymus praecox ssp. arcticus ‘Minor’Forms a very low mat of small leaves, with abundant pink flowers in summer. Wonder-ful grown over rocks. Zones 5-9

moonlight thyme thymus leuchotrichusLow mounding shrub with narrow, spicy, grey green leaves and lovely, contrasting flowers of rosy pink. Excellent rock garden thyme. Zones 7-9

‘narrow leaf french’ thymus vulgaris cv.A neat, upright little shrub with narrow leaves and pale lavender flowers. An excel-lent culinary variety. Zones 5-9

‘orange Balsam’ thymus vulgaris cv.Shrub to 10”, similar in appearance to ‘Narrow Leaf French’, but the scent is of bitter-orange.

‘passion pink’Beautiful shrub variety, to 10”, with dark green leaves and showy, pink flowers in midsummer. Compact, semiupright. Culi-nary. Zones 5-9

‘pinewood’ thyMeThe name refers to the dark green color of the leaves and the strong, piney scent. Forms a low spreading mound, with yellow-ish stems and pink flowers. Zones 5-9

cicilian thyme thymus ciliciusshrub, 6” x 1½’. Small, drooping shrub with tight, deep green, triangular leaves. The dense clusters of bright reddish purple flow-ers are very showy. Culinary, medicinal. Zones 6-9

crimson thyme thymus praecox ssp. arcticus ‘Coccineus’Mat forming, with dark green leaves and intensely colored, magenta flowers. Nice for between stepping stones. Zones 5-9

golden lemon thymus x citriodorus ‘aureus’Shrub, 10”. The roundish leaves are varie-gated green and gold and have a nice lemon scent and flavor. Zones 7-9

‘goldstream’Close mats of dark green foliage which show gold flecks throughout the summer. Lemon scent. Zones 5-9

‘grey Hill’Shrub, to 10”, similar to ‘Narrow Leaf French’, but with greyer foliage. Culinary. Zones 5-9

‘lemon frost’Mats of shiny green leaves with a lemon scent. Covered with pure white flowers in early summer and again in fall. Zones 5-9

‘linear leaf lilac’A low growing, nearly flat thyme with very narrow, dark green leaves and bright pink flowers. Zones 5-9

‘long leaf gray’Broad, spreading, trailing plant forming mounds 10” high. Long, narrow, grayish green leaves and bright pinkish purple flow-ers. Zones 5-9

Thymus





verbena ‘Homestead Purple’Herbaceous, 1-2’ x 2’. Sprawling growth, covered with heads of showy, lavender flowers throughout summer. Choice orna-mental variety. Zones 8-9 Bf

verbena officinalis vervainHerbaceous, 3’ x 1½’. Small, lobed leaves with thin spikes of lavender flowers. Me-dicinal. Zones 4-9

verbena ‘Old Royal’Herbaceous, 10” x 2’. A sprawling plant with sweetly fragrant, pale violet flowers throughout summer. Zone 8-9 Bf

veronicastrum virginicum culvers rootHerbaceous, 5’ x 2’. Slender stems and whorls of narrow leaves and whitish blue flowers. Medicinal. Zones 3-8

vetiveria zizanioides vetiverEvergreen, 6’ x 3’. Coarse, clumping grass with highly aromatic roots. Can be grown in a large pot. Insect repellent, perfumery. Zones 9-10

Tussilago farfara

woolly thyme thymus praecox ssp. arcticus ‘Lanuginosus’Low growing and spreading, with woolly, grey/green leaves. Produces few, if any, flowers, and is a nice groundcover choice where bees are not welcome. Zones 5-9

‘woolly stemmed sweet’Large, spreading mounds with grey/green, sweetly scented leaves and numerous small, lavender colored flowers. Zones 5-9

tulbaghia violacea society garlicHerbaceous or evergreen, 2-3’ x 1½’. Clumps of long, narrow, dark green leaves topped by heads of lovely lavender colored flowers. Easily grown in a pot. Ornamental and edible. Zones 7-9

tulbaghia violacea tricolor variegated society garlicSimilar to above, but the leaves are varie-gated pink, green, and white. Not quite as hardy. Zones 8-9

tussilago farfara coltsfootHerbaceous, 1’ x 2’. Large basal leaves, shaped somewhat like the imprint of a horse’s hoof, arise from a creeping, invasive rootstock. Medicinal. Zones 5-8

Urtica dioica nettlesHerbaceous, 3’ x 2’. Excellent potherb (it loses its sting when steamed or cooked). Caterpillar plant for several butterflies. Me-dicinal, dye (yellow/green). Zones 3-9

valeriana officinalis valerianHerbaceous, 4’. Forms neat clumps of divided foliage with tall stalks of small, fra-grant flowers. Medicinal. Zones 5-9

verbena bonariensisHerbaceous, 4-6’ x 1½’. Masses of tall, wiry stems topped by heads of tiny purple flow-ers throughout summer. Zones 8-9 Bf

verbena hastataHerbaceous, 2’ x 1½’. Rough leaves and stiff stems with heads of purple flowers in midsummer. Medicinal. Zones 3-9 Bf





viburnum prunifolium blackhawSmall tree, 15’ x 6’. Deciduous, with spreading branches and bluish black fruits that birds love. Foliage turns beautiful shades of red in autumn. Nice for a hedge-row. Medicinal. Zones 3-9

viburnum trilobum cranberry bushShrub, 12’ x 6’. Tri-lobed leaves, with heads of white flowers followed by scarlet fruits. Beautiful fall foliage. Nice for a hedgerow. Medicinal. Zones 2-9

viola labradorica labrador violetHerbaceous or evergreen, 6” x 1½’. Pretty violet, with roundish, purple tinged leaves and bright lavender-blue flowers in spring. Nice groundcover for shady places. Zones 3-9

viola ‘Mrs.David Lloyd George’Herbaceous or evergreen, 6” x 1½’. A beautiful, double-flowered violet. The outer petals are deep purple, while the inner ones are white. Partial shade. Zones 6-9.

viola odorata ‘Lianne’Herbaceous or eveergreen, 6” x 1½’. A rapidly spreading violet, with deep purple flowers and a long blooming season. Prefers partial shade. Zones 6-9

viola pedata birdfoot violetHerbaceous, 8” x 1’. A very pretty native violet, named because the divided leaves resemble the footprint of a bird. The 1” flowers are on long stalks, with the upper petals dark purple/lower ones lighter. Par-tial shade and well drained soil. Self seeds. Zones 4-9

viola ‘Reid’s Crimson Carpet’Herbaceous or evergreen, 4” x 6”. Mounds of low, dark green foliage are topped by small, bright reddish pink flowers. Blooms in spring. Prefers partial shade. Zones 6-9

viola ‘Rosine’Herbaceous or evergreen, 4” x 6”. A low creeping violet with dark green foliage and light pink, fragrant flowers. Zones 6-9

viola ‘Royal Robe’Herbaceous, 6” x 1’. A robust cultivar, with glossy green leaves and deep purple flowers. Edible leaves and flowers. Prefers partial shade. Zones 6-9

viola sororaria ‘Freckles’Herbaceous, 6” x 1½’. A rapidly spreading violet, with pretty white flowers freckled with blue. Prefers partial shade. Zones 6-9

weigela ‘Rumba’Herbaceous or evergreen shrub, 3’ x 3’. A full sun plant that tolerates almost any soil conditions. Blooms all summer with reddish pink flowers. Nice compact growth. Zones 4-8 Hm Bf

Viola odorata

tiMe ofplant BlooMachillea early summeragastache foeniculum summer/fallammobium summer/fallanthemis tinctoria springasclepias summeraster summer/fallbuddleja summer/fallCeanothus summerCentaurea early summerCentranthus summercoreopsis early summerCynara summerdianthus summerechinacea summereupatorium late summergomphrena summer/fallhelenium fallhelianthus fallinula early summerlavandula early summerliatris summerlimonium sinuatum summer/fallmonarda summeroriganum vulgare summerPycnanthemum summerrudbeckia summer/fallsalvia farinacea summer/fallsolidago late summertagetes summertithonia summer/fallthymus springverbena summer

chart #1Butterfly Nectar plants

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Seldom does the sight of a butterfly go unnoticed or unadmired. There are several things you can do to attract butterflies to your garden: provide lots of nectar bearing flowers, food for caterpillars, sunshine, sheltering trees/shrubs, and small mud puddles.

Butterflies are out in all but the coldest months and it is important to provide their flowers from early spring until late autumn. Not all flowers at-tract butterflies. See Chart #1 for a year-round list of good butterfly flowers. These are all available in this catalog.

If you provide a steady succession of flowers, the lingering butterflies may even mate in your garden. Each species lays its eggs on or near a certain kind of plant and its caterpillars are adapted to eat only (with a few exceptions) this particular plant.

Identify the butterflies in your garden with a good field guide. In this same book look up what plants their caterpillars eat. If practical, add some to your garden to help establish future butterfly popula-tions. See Chart #2 for a list of the caterpillar plants available in this catalog.

You can’t have butterflies without caterpillars, and caterpillars eat plants! Plant a little extra for them and learn to live with their munching. Caterpillar watching can also be a lot of fun, especially for children.

Many butterflies, such as swallowtails, are attract-ed to small mud puddles from which they extract needed salts for their diets. If you mulch heavily or use drip irrigation, maintain a small mud puddle.

Remember, too, that many pesticides will kill not only the target insects, but others, including but-terflies and caterpillars. Always use the least toxic pesticide necessary to control an insect infestation and use it in as small an area as possible.

The extent to which backyard gardening helps butterfly populations is uncertain. Certainly, they may seem overwhelmed by the largescale effects of farming, logging, urban development, and roadside pesticides and herbicides. Still, every bit helps, and you will gain great pleasure from the effort.

Creating a Butterfly Garden

Butterfly’splant Butterfly rangeanaphalis margaritacea american painted lady usaaristolochia pipevine swallowtail wusa/seusaartemisia dracunculus swallowtail wusaartemisia ludoviciana american painted lady usaasclepias monarch usaaster crescents usacassia marilandica yellows usaCeanothus hedgerow hairstreak wusaChelone glabra baltimore checkerspot eusaFoeniculum vulgare anise swallowtail wusahelianthus gorgone crescent wusa/seusahumulus lupulus comma eusaMalva west coast lady wcPassiflora incarnata gulf fritillary seusapenstemon checkerspots usaPlantago major buckeye usaPopulus white admiral usa western tiger swallowtl wusarumex acetosella little copper eusaruta graveolens black swallowtail eusasalix mourning cloak usaUrtica dioica tortoise shell eusa/wusavaccinium bog copper eusaviburnum spring azure usaviola odorata fritillary usa

aBBreviationseusa eastern united states

seusa southeastern united states

usa throughout united states

wc west coast of usa

wusa western united states

chart #2 caterpillar food plants

The creation of a successful hummingbird habitat in your garden is easy. Like other birds, they need food, water, and spots for nesting, roosting, and perching.Hummingbird metabolism dictates a diet

high in sugar. A ‘typical’ hummingbird con-sumes half of his weight each day in sugar, requiring several feedings per hour. They obtain their sugar and many other nutrients from flower nectar. Providing a steady suc-cession of nectar bearing flowers, from early spring until late autumn, is the key to attract-ing these birds.Hummingbirds are particular about their

flowers. They have coevolved with many different plant genera, like Salvia and Penste-mon, and in natural habitats are the primary pollinating agents of these flowers. These ‘hummingbird flowers’ are often red, a color which is visible to the birds, but is indistinct for insects competing for the nectar. The often long, tubular flowers also discourage most bees, which cannot reach down far enough to get the nectar.Red is the color that gets a hummingbird’s

attention, but they will also sample flowers of other colors and frequent them if they are good nectar producers. Conversely, though attracted to red flowers, they won’t come back

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tiMe ofplant BlooMabelia summer

agastache summer

alstromeria summer

anigozanthos summer

aquilegia spring

campsis summer

crocosmia summer

eccremocarpus summer

epilobium summer/fall

Fuchsia summer

hibiscus spring

Kniphofia summer

lavatera summer

leonotis fall

lobelia summer

lonicera spring

monarda summer

penstemon summer/fall

Phygelius summer/fall

ribes early spring

salvia summer/fall

stachys ‘Hidalgo’ summer

weigela summer

Hummingbird flowers

to them if they are poor food sources.Chart #3 lists the hummingbird flowers available in this catalog. Remember, a steady

succession of flowers is important.Hummingbirds also consume many small insects which they find at the flowers. A

diversity of flowers promotes a healthy diversity of insect life that is also necessary for their diet.A complete habitat also includes trees and shrubs for shade, roosting, perching, and

nest sites. Don and Lillian Stokes, in their excellent work the hummingbird book, suggest willows as a multipurpose hummingbird tree or large shrub. Their flowers are a source of both nectar and small insects, while the downy filaments which aid in willow seed dispersal are a good nest building material.Hummingbirds get their nutritional water from nectar, but they do appreciate a bird

bath. The water must be shallow. To accomplish this in a regular bird bath use another

Achillea/yarrowArtemisiaAsclepias/milkweed (most)Buddleja/butterfly bushCaryopterisCeanothusCentranthus/jupiter’s beardCistus/rockroseEpilobium/zauschneriaGaura/wand flowerGrindeliaHelianthemum/sunroseLaurus/bay laurel

Lavandula/lavenderLavatera/tree mallowLeonotis/lions earsLobelia laxifloraOpuntia/prickly pearPenstemon (some)Perovskia/russian sagePhlomis/jerusalem sageRosmarinus/rosemarySalvia/sage (some)SantolinaStachys byzantina/lambs earsTeucrium/tree germanderThymus/thyme (most)

plants for dry areasThere are many plants that do well in dry areas. Most require regular water-ing for their first year or two to establish a good root system. Following are some of these plants that are found in our catalog.

Myrtus/myrtleNepeta/catnip, catmintopuntia/prickly pearoriganum/oreganopenstemonPerovskia/russian sagephlomisPhormium/new zealand flaxPhygelius/cape fuchsiaribes/currantrosmarinus/rosemaryruta/ruesalix/corkscrew willowsalvia/sages (most)santolinastachys byzantina/lambs earstagetes/marigoldteucrium/germanderthymus/thymeviburnum prunifolium/blackhaw

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deer resistant plants in our catalog

abeliaaquilegia/columbinearistolochia/dutchmans pipeartemisiaasclepias (except a. tuberosa)asterboltoniabuddlejia/butterfly bushbuxus/boxwoodCeanothusdelphinium/larkspurepilobium/zauschneriaginkgohedera/ivyhelichrysum/curry planthumulus/hopsirisJuniperus/juniperKniphofia/red hot pokerkolkwitzia/beauty bushlaurus/bay laurellavandula/lavenderlonicera/honeysuckle

Though most people enjoy deer watching, deer can be very destructive in gardens and home landscapes. Planting with varieties that deer do not prefer is the best way, short of a fence, to reduce browsing damage. The following list has been compiled from our own experience, Oregon State University Depart-ment of Fisheries and Wildlife, and Sunset’s National Garden Book. It is not foolproof. Deer in different parts of the country may have different tastes. Also, when natural food supplies are low due to factors such as drought or overpopu-lation, plants that are normally shunned may be browsed. We welcome your own experiences with deer and plants.

deer resistant plants

Herbs too use for topiariesstandards

aloysia triphylla lemon verbena helichrysum italicum curry plant laurus nobilis bay laurel lavandula dentata lavandula ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’ leptospermum scoparium tea tree Myrtus communis sweet myrtle Pelargonium cvs. ‘Crispum Major’, ‘Frensham’, ‘Ginger’, lemon scented, ‘Lemon Balm’, ‘Nervosum’ rosmarinus officinalis cvs. ‘Gorizia’, ‘Herb Cottage’, ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’, ‘Tuscan Blue’ thymus cvs. ‘Broadleaf English’, ‘Narrow Leaf French’, ‘Orange Balsam’

spirals Myrtus communis sweet myrtle rosmarinus officinalis cvs. ‘Collingwood Ingram’, ‘Lockwood de Forest’, ‘Majorica Pink’, ‘Prostratus’ thymus cv. (see under standards)

wire framed Myrtus communis sweet myrtle Pelargonium lemon scented rosmarinus officinalis cvs. (see spirals) thymus cvs. (see under standards)

we have topiaries in all sizes

available at the nursery

directions to nursery froM pHoenix1. Get off I-5 exit 24, Phoenix. Turn west onto Fern Valley Rd 2. Go .30 miles to stop light (gas station on right). Turn right onto Hwy 99/South Pacific Hwy. 3. Go 1.34 miles to stop light. Turn left onto South Stage Rd. 4. Go 3.42 miles to stop sign (gas station on right). Turn right onto Griffin Creek Rd. 5. Go .28 miles to stop sign. Turn left back onto South Stage Rd. 6. Go 3.27 miles to stop sign (in Jacksonville). Continue straight. This is now Hwy 238. 7. Go 19.93 miles to Provolt. Turn left at store onto Williams Hwy. 8. Go about 4.6 miles to stop sign. Turn left, still on Williams Hwy 9. Go 2.20 miles. Williams Hwy becomes Cedar Flat Rd. We are at 970 Cedar Flat Rd, right hand side of road, just past a sharp bend to the left.

directions to nursery froM grants pass1. Get off I-5 at exit 58, Grants Pass. Drive south towards city center on 6th St. 2. Go through town, about 2.50 miles. After crossing the bridge, continue straight onto Hwy 238. 3. Go 11.95 miles, then turn (actually looks straight) onto Water Gap Rd. 4. Stay on this road about 6.90 miles. Water Gap Rd becomes Williams Hwy then Williams Hwy becomes Cedar Flat Rd. 5. We are at 970 Cedar Flat Rd, right hand side of road, just past a sharp bend to the left.

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visit our nursery Our nursery is open Fridays & Saturdays, 9AM to 4 PM, April through Septem-ber. Call ahead if you want to come out on other days. Bring a lunch and picnic under the old oak tree. Plants come in and out of stock throughout the year, so feel free to call for availability at (800)8467359. If you know what you want, call in the order and we will have it ready when you arrive. The nursery has

larger sized plants, plants not found in the catalog as well as topiaries and more. prices for plants picked up at the nursery are about 30% less than listed in the catalog. We also have two big sale weekends each year. If you

want to be notified of the dates, sign up for the email newsletter on our website.

drive tHrougH tHe Heart of wine country and Have fun at tHe

soutHern oregon lavender trail (solt)Southern Oregon now has a Lavender Trail: a scenic drive which presently

includes our lavender nursery, 3 lavender farms and an educational garden in Williams, Applegate, Ruch and Jacksonville. There will be 2 weekends, June 24-26 and July 8-10 that will feature classes, foods and music and of course lots of

lavender. check out our website, www.goodwincreekgardens.com for more details.





3 Tbls milk3 eggs1½ tsp vanilla1½ cups sifted cake flour3/4 cups sugar1½ Tbls finely ground dried lavender3/4 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt13 Tbls softened butter

1. Preheat oven to 350º. In a medium bowl lightly combine milk, eggs, and vanilla.

2. Combine dry ingredients, including lavender, in a large bowl.3. Add the butter and half the egg mixture. Mix on low speed until the dry

ingredients are moistened. Increase to medium speed and beat for 1 minute to aerate and develop the cake’s structure.

4. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and gradually add the remaining egg mix-ture in 2 batches. Beat for 20 seconds after each addition to incorporate the ingredients.

5. Put batter into a greased and floured pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes if using a loaf pan; 55 to 65 minutes if using a tube pan. A wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean.

ellen scannell’s perfect pound cake

CoNCise Guide to GroWiNG everlastiNGs

by Jim & Dotti Becker

We grew two acres of flowers for drying back in the 1970’s through the 1990’s. This was our first book, on the subject, and it was designed to be a very practical look at drying both common and unusual flowers. It turned out to be very charming, with 28 flowers, both perennials and annuals, illustrated in black and white line drawings, by Dotti Becker

ibook is paperback, 85 pages, $9.95

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a Book by Jim and dotti Becker of goodwin creek gardens

plant collections - Just $26.95 for 4 plants - postpaidPlant collections are an easy and economical way to choose among some of our most

popular plants. We offer 15 different collections; all are listed on pages 6 and 7. Here are just some examples.

lavender collection

butterfly collection hummingbird collection

scented pelargoniumdianthus collection

culinary collection

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