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Leucanthemum xsuperbum 'Becky'

Shasta Daisy - Becky

Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Here is a great Shasta Daisy. In fact was the Perennial Plant Association's Plant of the Year for 2003. And it's great because; it's beautiful, growing up to 3 feet tall with 4-5 inch flower heads, it flowers from summer to fall if deadheaded occasionally, the flower stalks stand up in hard summer rains, it is great for northern as well as southern gardeners, and the flowers make great cut flowers. Give it full sun and average soil and let this long-lived evergreen perennial brighten up your garden. Remember, white and gray are two colors that best bridge two opposing colors. Cat# 1333 -more info-

Available: Currently

$8.00 each in quart pots

Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune'

Blue Lyme Grass

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

Blue Lyme Grass is a tough, drought tolerant grass for naturalizing in sunny areas. It has bright blue-gray, _" wide, stiff leaves that form expanding clumps 2 to 3' tall. In good soil this plant can become aggressive so use it either where you want good cover or in poorer soil where its spread will be checked. The foliage color is outstanding with pale yellows, pinks, blues, etc. It stays evergreen until temperatures drop into the teens. Narrow, flower spikes start out bluish white in early summer and change to beige by fall. Cat# 1470 -more info-

Available: 2009 or later

$8.00 each in quart pots

Liatris cylindracea

Blazing Star, Ontario

Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Native to the central United States and north on sandy soils and in open limestone glades and barrens, the Ontario Blazing Star has very narrow grass-like leaves and grows to 2 feet tall with stalks of 1/2 inch light rose pink mid-summer flowers. Not as delicate in aspect as L. microcephala, but not as coarse, either, as L. spicata. It's a good one for dry, very well drained, poor soil and full sun. Cat# 1374 -more info-

Available: Currently

$5.00 each in 3.5 inch pots

Liatris microcephala

Dwarf Liatris

Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8

Here's an interesting little, fairly rare Liatris native to exposed rocky places in the southern Appalachians. From 2 to 8 inch clumps of very linear, grass-like leaves, typically Liatris but dainty flower spikes produce lavender colored flowers in late summer. They can grow up to 3 feet but normally are half that. This Liatris can take drought and poor soil in sun or light shade. Its very fine, graceful texture is useful in the garden, and it looks great flowering with Grass-leaved Golden Aster. Cat# 1132 -more info-

Available: Currently

$5.00 each in 3.5 inch pots

Liatris spicata

Dense Blazing Star, Spiked Gayfeather

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

Species of Liatris of Blazing Stars are good plants for the sunny perennial garden and average soil because of their upright spiky growth habit. From a clump of leaves resembling grass, the rigidly straight flower stems rise a few feet and are terminated by a third their length with rosy pink flowers. The flower stems resemble bottle brush cleaners and are excellent cut either fresh or dry. While the Dense Blazing Star can grow to 4 feet tall or so, it generally stays around 2 1/2 to 3-feet tall and flowers in midsummer. Individual flower heads are spaced closely together on the stem giving it its name "Dense". Cat# 1134 -more info-

Liatris spicata, Dense Blazing Star, Spiked Gayfeather

Available: 2009 or later

$5.00 each in 3.5 inch pots

Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

New this Year!

Kobold Blazing Stars

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

'Kobold' is just like the species Liatris spicata except that it is shorter growing. These plants, grown from seed, will range from 18-30 inches tall. Cat# 1488 -more info-

Available: Currently

$5.00 each in 3.5 inch pots

Liatris squarrulosa

Spreading Liatris

Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8

The Spreading Liatris grows naturally in rocky or sandy, rather dry, barren, open woods, a habitat quite different from other Liatris. It has a basal clump of gray-green leaves, sparsely produced, from which rise 2- to 31/2- foot flower spikes. The individual flower heads are quite large, an inch or more in width, and are spaced 1 to 2 inches apart on the stalk from August into October. In bud the flowers are a beautiful bright rose opening into lavender-purple. This Liatris is useful for its late blooming time and for its ability to grow in poor soil in light shade or full sun. Cat# 1135 -more info-

Available: Currently

$5.00 each in 3.5 inch pots

Lindera benzoin

Spicebush

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

A common shrub in moist eastern woods, Spicebush seems to blend in with the scenery except when its greensih yellow flowers are open in mid-spring and when its fruits are ripe in the early fall looking like shiny, brilliant crimson coffee beans. This plant will grow in full shade where it may reach 10 or more feet with an open branching habit or in full sun where it would be shorter and more compact. In either case, it likes good moist soil. Fall color is yellow in full sun. Spicebush is the host plant for the larval stage of the Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly. So in summer we eagerly look for cocoons wrapped within rolled leaves knowing that shortly, beautiful butterflies, (black with yellow and blue) will emerge. (Both male and female plants are required to produce berries on female plants. Since our plants are seed grown, we do not know if they will be male or female.) Cat# 1136 -more info-

Available: Currently

$10.00 each in quart pots

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinal Flower

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

Cardinal Flower is one of the most beautiful and popular wildflowers for a moist, sunny or partly shaded spot in the perennial border, meadow, or alongside a stream. Two- to four-foot tall stems are laden with brilliant crimson flowers from July through September. They are a favorite feeding ground for hummingbirds. Species to grow along with Cardinal Flower include Great Blue Lobelia, Pink Turtlehead, Obedient Plant, Wild Ageratum, Joe Pye Weed, and Bee Balm. Cardinal Flower tends to be short-lived, but also tends to self-sow prolifically, so expect to have babies. Plants form evergreen clumps. Cat# 1137 -more info-

Available: Currently

$5.00 each in 3.5 inch pots

Lobelia cardinalis 'color variety

Cardinal Flower, colored variety

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

Years ago, we were very fortunate when our red Cardinal Flower produced a plant that had pale pink flowers. We collected seeds from it, grew them on, and subsequently have been sorting out the best flower colors. This one has flowers that are a solid, dark rose-pink. Cat# 1377 -more info-

Lobelia cardinalis 'color variety, Cardinal Flower, colored variety

Available: 2009 or later

$10.00 each in quart pots

Lobelia cardinalis 'color variety

Cardinal Flower, colored variety

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

Available: 2009 or later

$10.00 each in quart pots

Lobelia cardinalis 'color variety

Cardinal Flower, colored variety

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

Available: 2009 or later

$10.00 each in quart pots

Lobelia cardinalis 'color variety

Cardinal Flower, colored variety

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

Years ago, we were very fortunate when our red Cardinal Flower produced a plant that had pale pink flowers. We collected seeds from it, grew them on, and subsequently have been sorting out the best flower colors. This one has bi-colored flowers that are distinctly pale rose and white. Cat# 1382 -more info-

Available: 2009 or later

$10.00 each in quart pots

Lobelia cardinalis 'color variety #1"

Cardinal Flower, colored variety #1

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

Available: Currently

$10.00 each in quart pots

Lobelia cardinalis 'color variety #2"

Cardinal Flower, colored variety #2

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

Years ago, we were very fortunate when our red Cardinal Flower produced a plant that had pale pink flowers. We collected seeds from it, grew them on, and subsequently have been sorting out the best flower colors. This one has bi-colored flowers that are distinctly dark rose and white. Cat# 1381 -more info-

Available: Currently

$10.00 each in quart pots

Lobelia cardinalis color variety

Cardinal Flower, colored variety

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

Years ago, we were very fortunate when our red Cardinal Flower produced a plant that had pale pink flowers. We collected seeds from it, grew them on, and subsequently have been sorting out the best flower colors. This one has bi-colored flowers that are soft pink flecked with rose. Cat# 1472 -more info-

Available: 2009 or later

$10.00 each in quart pots

Lobelia cardinalis color variety #3

Cardinal Flower, colored variety #3

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

Years ago, we were very fortunate when our red Cardinal Flower produced a plant that had pale pink flowers. We collected seeds from it, grew them on, and subsequently have been sorting out the best flower colors. This one has deep rose pink flowers with a dark red blotch at its throat. Cat# 1471 -more info-

Lobelia cardinalis color variety #3, Cardinal Flower, colored variety #3

Available: 2009 or later

$10.00 each in quart pots

Lobelia siphilitica

Great Blue Lobelia

Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9

The Great Blue Lobelia, like its cousin Cardinal Flower, is a perennial species preferring sun or partial shade and a moist location. Blooming also in late summer, it has 11/2- to 3- foot spikes of deep blue flowers. Several plants of the blue and red Lobelias grown side by side in rich soil form a lovely color combination. Stems of Great Blue Lobelia do well as cut flowers. Cat# 1138 -more info-

Available: Currently

$5.00 each in 3.5 inch pots

Lobelia siphilitica 'alba'

Great Blue Lobelia, white

Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9

Great Blue Lobelia, like its cousin Cardinal Flower, is a perennial species preferring sun or partial shade and a moist location. Blooming also in late summer, the white form of Great Blue Lobelia has 11/2- to 3- foot spikes of pure white flowers. Several plants of the white, blue, and red Lobelias grown side by side in rich soil form a lovely color combination. Stems of White Great Blue Lobelia do well as cut flowers. Cat# 1349 -more info-

Available: 2009 or later

$5.00 each in 3.5 inch pots

Lonicera sempervirens

Coral Honeysuckle

Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Coral Honeysuckle is a woody vine that has long been popular for adorning mailboxes, lamp posts, fences, and trellises. Masses of flowers appear in clusters from spring through July or August then sporadically thereafter. The scarlet with yellow flowers are 1 to 2 inches long, narrow, and tubular. Big red berries persist in fall and early winter. Coral Honeysuckle is best in full sun and average soil, but would also do well in light shade. This vine is sure to attract hummingbirds and your neighbor's attention. In flower, it is extremely showy. Don't confuse this with the aggressive and obnoxious Japanese Honeysuckle vine. Coral Honeysuckle is very choice, and is not overly aggressive. Cat# 1140 -more info-

Lonicera sempervirens, Coral Honeysuckle

Available: Currently

$10.00 each in quart pots

Lonicera sempervirens 'Alabama Crimson'

Alabama Crimson Coral Honeysuckle

Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Coral Honeysuckle is a woody vine that has long been popular for adorning mailboxes, lamp posts, fences, and trellises. Masses of flowers appear in clusters from spring through July or August then sporadically thereafter. 'Alabama Crimson' has deep scarlet and yellow flowers that are 1 to 2 inches long, narrow, and tubular. Big red berries persist in fall and early winter. Coral Honeysuckle is best in full sun and average soil, but would also do well in light shade. This vine is sure to attract hummingbirds and your neighbor's attention. In flower, it is extremely showy. Don't confuse this with the aggressive and obnoxious Japanese Honeysuckle vine. Coral Honeysuckle is very choice, and is not overly aggressive. Cat# 1415 -more info-

Lonicera sempervirens 'Alabama Crimson', Alabama Crimson Coral Honeysuckle

Available: Currently

$10.00 each in quart pots

Lonicera sempervirens 'Sulphurea'

Yellow Coral Honeysuckle

Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Honeysuckle is a woody vine that has long been popular for adorning mailboxes, lamp posts, fences, and trellises. The Yellow Coral Honeysuckle is the yellow form of the normally coral flowering species. Masses of flowers appear in clusters from spring into early summer then sporadically thereafter. The tangerine yellow flowers are 1 to 2 inches long, narrow, and tubular. Big red berries persist in fall and early winter. Yellow Coral Honeysuckle is best in full sun and average soil, but would also do well in light shade. This vine is sure to attract hummingbirds and your neighbor's attention. In flower, it is extremely showy. Don't confuse this with the aggressive and invasive Japanese Honeysuckle vine. Cat# 1141 -more info-

Lonicera sempervirens 'Sulphurea', Yellow Coral Honeysuckle

Available: 2009 or later

$10.00 each in quart pots

Lonicera sempervirens sulphurea 'John Clayton'

New this Year!

Yellow Coral Honeysuckle

Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Differing from the typical salmon red coral honeysuckle, this is a yellow form found at an old church in Gloucester, Virginia and named after the 17th century botanist, John Clayton. It is a bit more compact growing 6 to 12' long, and after its primary bloom period in late spring, it reblooms periodically throughout the summer and fall ending with a good crop of bright red/orange berries. ;Semi-evergreen and softly fragrant, it would be nice growing over a porch railing or sprucing up a mail box. Give it full sun or light shade and average soil. Cat# 1502 -more info-

Photo courtesy of North Creek Nursery

Available: Currently

$12.00 each in quart pots

Lonicera x heckrottii

Goldflame Honeysuckle

Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Goldflame Honeysuckle is thought to be a hybrid between Lonicera sempervirens and L. americana, but whatever its parentage, the flowers and fragrance of this vining Honeysuckle are exquisite. Rose-pink tubular buds open exposing very pale tangerine colored petals (more-or-less 4 uppers and 1 lower). The outsides and edges of the petals are pale pink. These are the most lusciously fragrant flowers, like Gardenias, and they are produced on new growth from spring to fall. Foliage is like Coral Honeysuckle but more glaucous beneath and is evergreen into the mid 20s. You must plant this where the perfume can permeate the air and drift your way, preferably in full sun and average soil. Cat# 1139 -more info-

Lonicera x heckrottii, Goldflame Honeysuckle

Available: Currently

$10.00 each in quart pots