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Arisaema triphyllum

Jack-In-The-Pulpit

Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Jack-in-the-Pulpit is a popular perennial wildflower that arises from a bulb-like structure called a corm. Plants have one or two compound leaves with 3 leaflets and grow 18 to (rarely) 30 inches tall. The flowers consist of a green and purple striped spathe (the pulpit) surrounding and arching over a whitish spadix (Jack). It takes 3 years or more for plants to flower from seed. Early summer flowers may be followed by clusters of bright red berries in the fall. Grow this in a rich, moist, shady spot. Plants die back down to the ground right after flowering unless they make berries but should emerge again in mid spring. Cat# 1015 -more info-

Photo courtesy of Tom Barnes

Available: Currently

$5.00 each 5 year old plants

Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'

Jacob Cline Bee Balm

Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Monardas are plants belonging to the mint family. As such, they have square stems, aromatic foliage and characteristic, showy, unusual flower heads which often form tiers of more or less globose (rounded) flower clusters around the stems. They are widely spreading clump formers - meaning that in good soil, expect your clump to take off! They all prefer full sun and average to moist soil. 'Jacob Cline' Bee Balm is a new variety that is very resistant to powdery mildew (just about the only fault of Bee Balm). It has very large, deep red flowers Cat# 1270 -more info-

Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline', Jacob Cline Bee Balm

Available: Currently

$5.00 each in 3.5 inch pots

Polemonium reptans

Jacob's Ladder

Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Jacob's Ladder is a dainty perennial for rich, moist soil in light shade. Eighteen-inch plants are covered with clusters of open bell-shaped pale lavender flowers in April and May. Leaflets are arranged in horizontal pairs along the stem resembling rungs of a ladder. Possible companions include Foamflower, Phlox, Celandine Poppy, and Virginia Bluebells. This is one of the loveliest of all the spring wildflowers. Cat# 1175 -more info-

Photo courtesy of Missouri Botanical PlantFinder

Available: Currently

$5.00 each in 3.5 inch pots

Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight'

Japanese Climbing Hydrangea

Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8

Japanese Climbing Hydrangea is a great vine for part shade and good, moist soil. Growing 20 to 30 feet tall, this variety, 'Moonlight', has heart-shaped, almost succulent, silvery leaves with green veins and 9 inch, lacey, pie-shaped, creamy white flower clusters in mid to late summer. Plants climb by means of "hold fasts" which stick to any surface that is not smooth. This stout vine becomes woody over time with a moderate growth rate. Branches will project out a foot or two from the main stems, and leaves turn a nice yellow in the fall before falling off. The silvery color of the leaves makes it a great choice to brighten up a shady place. Cat# 1424 -more info-

Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight', Japanese Climbing Hydrangea

Available: Currently

$12.00 each in quart pots

Arisaema sikokianum

New this Year!

Japanese Cobra Lily

Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Japanese Cobra Lily is a very elegant cousin of our Jack in the Pulpit. The flower is composed of a pure white spadix or Jack that looks like a big puffy marshmellow surrounded by a pitcher that is glowing white inside and dark purple/black on the outside with a dark striped hood. Single flower stalks come up in mid-spring with a pair of 5-lobed glossy green leaves reaching about 12 to 20 inches tall. Unlike many other Arisaemas, the foliage stays up all summer. If you are lucky and the flowers were pollinated (you need at least 2 plants), you may see bright red berried fruits in late summer.;;Japanese Cobra Lily wants partial to full shade and moderate to moist soil during the growing season. Excessive winter moisture is death to these plants.;;It is truly a gem for the shaded garden. These plants may come potted or bare root depending on their stage of growth but they are of blooming age. They are shipped only when NOT actively growing. Generally this means no shipping between April first and August. Cat# 1496 -more info-

Arisaema sikokianum, Japanese Cobra Lily

Available: 2009 or later

$20.00 each

Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'

Japanese Painted Fern

Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

This fern is noted for its striking silver green fronds. In spring, its fiddleheads emerge with a rosy glow. Clumps normally grow to about 18 inches tall and do best in a little morning sun, and light shade thereafter in good soil. Some bright light is needed to bring out the beautiful coloration. Use the Japanese Painted Fern to add splashes of silver. Cat# 1032 -more info-

Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum', Japanese Painted Fern

Available: Currently

$5.00 each in 3.5 inch pots

Eupatorium atropurpureum

Joe Pye Weed, Queen-Of-The-Meadow

Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Joe Pye Weed is a tall (up to 10 feet) perennial with dense clusters of mauve flowers blooming midsummer to fall. The flowers contrast beautifully with its dark purple stems. It prefers some moisture and will do well in sun or light shade. It is best suited to natural areas or the rear of an informal perennial border. Joe Pye Weed has an ethereal quality. It could also be used as a very tall perennial hedge or screen. It is a butterfly magnet and its flowers are very sweetly scented. Cat# 1091 -more info-

Eupatorium atropurpureum, Joe Pye Weed, Queen-Of-The-Meadow

Available: Currently

$5.00 each in 3.5 inch pots

Sedum 'John Creech'

John Creech Stonecrop

Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

There are six species of Sedum native to the eastern United States, and countless numbers of Stonecrops are grown as ornamentals, 'John Creech' being one of them. Leaves are small, green, scalloped, and in tight clusters. Plants are very drought tolerant but beware of excessive water which is sure to cause rot. Flowers are pink in mid-summer. Grows about 2 inches tall. Cat# 1391 -more info-

Available: Currently

$5.00 each in 3.5 inch pots