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| Dwarf Red Buckeye |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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The Dwarf Red Buckeye is a clump forming, deciduous shrub or small tree growing in a rounded form 10 to 20 feet tall and wide. It is easily spotted in moist forests and low open areas in April and May when its brilliant scarlet 6 inch by 9 inch flower clusters shine like beacons. The foliage which has five parted leaflets is a rich green in the summer. Leaves fall early in the fall with no notable color. Although this species normally occurs in light shade, it can be a stunning specimen plant in a sunny location with good soil moisture. Cat# 1004 -more info-
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Photo courtesy of Missouri Botanical PlantFinder
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Available: 2009 or later
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| Columbine |
Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Columbine is a beautiful wildflower that is frequently found on rock cliffs and road cuts in the southeast in partial shade and sharp drainage. It is equally at home though in full shade to full sun. Plants grow 1 to 4 feet tall with delicate orange-red flowers with long spurs. They flower in spring to early summer and except when really cold, keep a small rosette of evergreen foliage. Columbine tends to self-sow prolifically so it would be great for naturalizing in a woodland garden, or if you are lucky enough to have some rock cliffs, ledges, or walls, let it go wild there. Cat# 1012 -more info-
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| Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' |
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| Little Lanterns Columbine, dwarf red |
Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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'Little Lanterns' is a great selection of wild Columbine which grows less than 1 foot tall. It has the same lovely green/blue glaucous leaves and deep red and yellow flowers. Give it sun or shade and very well drained, lean soil. Due to it's shorter stature, 'Little Lanterns' might be better suited for the right next to the path or wall, or the middle of the rock garden. Collect its seeds and sow them where you want more or let it naturalize at will. Cat# 1326 -more info-
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Photo courtesy of Jelitto Staudensamen GmbH
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| Bignonia capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty' |
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| Cross Vine |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Cross Vine is a woody vine growing to 50 feet or so with compound, semi-evergreen leaves and very showy summer flowers. It is common throughout the east. It winds its way up trees and telephone poles, and over rocks, and holds on by twining and by tendrils that can dig into tree bark. The wild type has red and yellow flowers, but 'Tangerine Beauty' has clusters of 2 inch, tubular, flaring, bright orange ones. Flowering occurs along the stems on older growth so any pruning should be done right after flowering. Grow Cross Vine in sun or part shade and average soil and give it a reasonably strong support. Hummingbirds will love you. Cat# 1335 -more info-
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Available: 2009 or later
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| Bignonia capreolata var. atrosanguinea |
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| Red Cross Vine |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Cross Vine is a woody vine that grows to 50 feet or so with compound, semi-evergreen leaves and very showy summer flowers. It is common throughout the east. It winds its way up trees and telephone poles, and over rocks, and holds on by twining and by tendrils that can dig into tree bark. The typical wild type has clusters of 2 inch, red, tubular flowers with widely flaring lobes or lips that are yellow inside. They are very showy and fragrant and hummingbirds love them. This form has entirely reddish maroon flowers - no yellow. Leaves turn reddish purple in the fall. In the south, they are evergreen, otherwise they will loose some leaves when it gets very cold. Grow in full sun and average to moist soil. Plants do not generally get overbearing so a super strength support is not necessary. Flowering is on old wood, thus any pruning is best done shortly after flowering. Cat# 1436 -more info-
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Available: 2009 or later
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| $10.00 each
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| Campsis grandiflora 'Morning Calm' |
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| Chinese Trumpet Creeper |
Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9
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'Morning Calm' is a lovely Trumpet Creeper introduced by the J. C. Raulston Arboretum. Growing 20 to 25 feet long/tall by 6 to 9 feet wide at maturity, it is not as aggressive as our native Trumpet Creeper. It blooms in early summer with loose clusters of dangling trumpet shaped, peachy-rose, yellow-throated flowers. Hummingbirds love it. Its coarsely toothed leaves are deciduous and over time the vine becomes woody. Needs full sun and average to moist soil. Cat# 1402 -more info-
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Available: 2009 or later
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| Trumpet Creeper |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Trumpet Creeper, a perennial vine has 3-inch long, striking, trumpet-shaped, red flowers in mid to late summer followed by decorative pods in the fall. It takes sun and any soil. Trumpet creeper, a very strong grower, is a great choice for adorning a fence, trellis, or mailbox in an informal setting. Cat# 1042 -more info-
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| Campsis radicans var. flava |
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| Yellow Trumpet Creeper |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Yellow Trumpet Creeper, a perennial deciduous vine, has 3-inch long, striking, trumpet-shaped, peachy yellow colored flowers in mid to late summer followed by decorative pods in the fall. It takes sun and any soil. It is a very strong grower, and is a great choice for adorning a fence, trellis, or mailbox in an informal setting. Cat# 1043 -more info-
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| Campsis x tagliabuana 'Mme Galen' |
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| Madame Galen Trumpet Creeper |
Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9
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This is a hybrid Trumpet Creeper between Campsis grandiflora and C. radicans. The flowers occur in clusters, are larger and longer than our native Trumpet Creeper, and are a rich salmon red color. This deciduous vine loves summer heat and sun, and is perfect for covering a sturdy trellis. It's flowering is awesome, and of course, hummingbirds love it. Cat# 1437 -more info-
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| Leather Flower |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Rare in moist woods of the southeast, Leather Flower weaves its way through the brush and trees and dangles its summer flowers throughout and up high. But in cultivation, and with proper pruning, WOW.;;This non-aggressive vine has smooth green leaves with 2 to 4 pairs of leaflets, and from the leaf axils of new growth, 1 inch bright pink flowers are formed nearly all summer long. The solitary, bell-shaped flowers are on 6 inch long stalks which reach out to the sun, and are deep pink with yellow on the insides of the flared openings. It is called Leather Flower because the flowers are thickened almost like a thin banana peel. While new flowers are forming, the old ones develop into very ornamental fluffy seed heads which start glistening gold, turning whitish, then maturing into a deep brown.;;This Clematis likes good soil with regular moisture and partial sun - could take full sun in the north and more shade in the south. It wants to grow around 12 to 15 feet per year but flowering occurs on new growth only. So for use on a fence, trellis, or post where you want to see the flowers up close and down low, pruning should be done any time after the plant has gone dormant in the late fall up to early spring. Cut back to two strong sets of buds or nodes on the stem as close to the ground as possible. Blooms should appear within 2 to 3 feet of where you pruned the stem. Or, if you wanted it to twine around a porch railing that was 10 feet above ground level, you could prune the old stems to about 6 or 7 feet above the ground. If you want to grow it up through a tree or shrub, don't prune at all. It may take some time to reach these heights.;;Leather Flower is definitely a candidate for the front porch railing. Given good soil, some light, and moisture, it is a real show stopper.; Cat# 1334 -more info-
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Available: 2009 or later
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| Clematis texensis 'Gravetye Beauty' |
 New this Year!
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| Scarlet Clematis, Gravetye Beauty |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Clematis texensis is a wild species with bright red flowers that is native to several counties in Texas. It is unfortunately very difficult to propagate the species, but since the late 1800's breeders have been successful making many interspecific hybrids with small, brightly colored, tulip-shaped flowers that are great garden plants. 'Gravetye Beauty' has open star-shaped, 3 inch, rich ruby-red flowers. Bloom time is mid-summer and vines can get 8 to 12 feet long. It is easy to grow in full sun or light shade and good soil. Blooms form on the current/new growth so plants should be pruned in late winter or early spring to two strong sets of buds on each stem. Gravetye Beauty would look fantastic growing with Summersweet, Phlox David, Sunrise Coneflower, Russian Sage, and Terra Cotta Achillea. 'Gravetye Beauty' also makes a great cut flower. Cat# 1483 -more info-
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| Firewitch Clove Pink |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
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Old timey Clove Pinks love sun and good drainage. They are perfect for a rock garden or a sunny bank. The silvery green foliage forms low, spreading, evergreen mats and their Carnation-like flowers are strongly and sweetly scented. 'Firewitch' has 1 inch brilliiant raspberry red flowers which cover 6 inch mounds of silvery needle-shaped leaves in late spring, early summer, and then sporadically throughout the summer. If you want tons of color and fragrance, this one is for you. This is the Perennial Plant Association's Plant of the Year for 2006. Cat# 1260 -more info-
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| Scarlet Rose Mallow |
Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9
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If you need a big plant for a moist or wet spot in full sun, in the warm south, this one may be for you. Growing naturally in swamps and wet areas of the southeast, Scarlet Rose Mallow grows to 6 feet and has 3-5" bright scarlet flowers from mid-summer to fall that are irresistible to hummingbirds. Chop the old stems down to the ground each winter to keep it rejuvenated. Cat# 1468 -more info-
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Available: Sept 2008
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| Rose Mallow |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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No modesty here. If you like big and bold, then 'Moy Grande' is for you. Huge, 9 to 10 inch, brilliant rose red flowers adorn 3 to 4 foot tall plants from mid-summer into fall. A hybrid between gulf coast native Hibiscus grandiflorus and H. moscheutos, give it full sun and rich, wet to moist soil. Expect to see intoxicated hummingbirds flying in and out of the area. Cat# 1373 -more info-
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| Cardinal Flower |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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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-
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| Lobelia cardinalis 'color variety #1" |
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| Cardinal Flower, colored variety #1 |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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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-
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Available: 2009 or later
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| $10.00 each
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| Lobelia cardinalis 'color variety #2" |
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| Cardinal Flower, colored variety #2 |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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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 rose-pink colored over a white background. Cat# 1378 -more info-
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Available: 2009 or later
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| Lobelia cardinalis 'color variety #3" |
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| Cardinal Flower, colored variety #3 |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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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 medium dark rose-pink over a white background. Cat# 1379 -more info-
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| Lobelia cardinalis 'color variety #4" |
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| Cardinal Flower, colored variety #4 |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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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 light pink flowers. Cat# 1380 -more info-
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Available: 2009 or later
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| Lobelia cardinalis 'color variety #7" |
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| Cardinal Flower, colored variety #7 |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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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-
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| Lobelia cardinalis 'color variety #8" |
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| Cardinal Flower, colored variety #8 |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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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-
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Available: 2009 or later
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| Lobelia cardinalis color variety #5 |
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| Cardinal Flower, colored variety #5 |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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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-
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| Lobelia cardinalis color variety #6 |
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| Cardinal Flower, colored variety #6 |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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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-
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| Coral Honeysuckle |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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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-
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| Lonicera sempervirens 'Alabama Crimson' |
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| Alabama Crimson Coral Honeysuckle |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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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-
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| Goldflame Honeysuckle |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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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-
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| Bee Balm, Oswego Tea |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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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. Bee Balm has deep blood red flowers with reddish bracts from July to September. It grows to three feet tall with rich green leaves. A standard in the perennial garden, Bee Balm will also thrive in wet natural areas. Attracts hummingbirds. Colors available are rich red, rose pink, or burgundy. All colors EXCEPT RED are available now. Cat# 1147 -more info-
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| Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' |
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| Jacob Cline Bee Balm |
Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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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-
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| Phlox divaricata 'Parksville Beach' |
New this Year!
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| Phlox Parksville Beach, Woodland Phlox |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Originally found in the mountains of Parksville Beach, Tennessee, by Tony Avent, this phlox is low-growing and vigorous growing only to about 6 inches tall with bright purple-pink fragrant flowers in mid to late spring. It makes a nice ground cover in good fertile soil in the shade and would look great with Dwarf Crested Iris, Foamflower, Sedges, and Celandine Poppy. Sheer after flowering to invigorate clumps. Cat# 1491 -more info-
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Available: 2009 or later
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| Smooth Phlox |
Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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A beautiful upright growing phlox of average to moist soils in full sun or part shade, the Smooth Phlox has late spring to early summer flowers of bright rose pink on stems up to 3 feet tall. Cut back after flowering for repeat bloom. Leaves are glossy, dark green, long and narrow, and plants form a gradually enlarging clump. It might look great with Blue Flag Iris and Blue Wild Indigo. Cat# 1169 -more info-
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Available: Sept 2008
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| Phlox paniculata 'Starfire' |
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| Starfire Summer Phlox |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Mildew resistant and growing to around 3 feet tall, 'Starfire' has deep, shocking pink flowers with almost black stems creating a beautiful color contrast. The foliage has dark markings also. Blooms in early to mid-summer but will keep flowering if spent flowers are cut off. A great cut flower, very fragrant, and butterflies love it. Looks gorgeous with anything blue, white, or soft yellow. Cat# 1358 -more info-
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| Rhododendron calendulaceum |
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| Flame Azalea |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
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Flame Azalea is common to the Appalachians where it lights up the late spring woods with every pale and brilliant shade of yellow, orange, red, and salmon. The 2 inch, non-fragrant flowers are borne in open trusses just as their leaves are beginning to come out. Plants are loosely branched and upright growing to about 6 feet. Fall foliage color is yellow or pale red. It likes good, moisture retentive soil and bright indirect light. Cat# 1311 -more info-
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Available: 2009 or later
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| Rhododendron nudiflorum (periclymenoides) |
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| Pinxterbloom Azalea |
Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Pinxterbloom occurs naturally along streams and in bogs in light woods. It is well adapted, though, to drier, rocky soils. Mid to late spring flowers are 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide, are borne in trusses of 6 to 12, and appear just before the leaves emerge. The delicate petals curl back exposing long stamens and styles. Flowers range from soft pink to dark pink and are sweetly scented and very beautiful. Growing to about 6 feet tall, it is more densely branched than other deciduous azaleas and spreads by stolons or underground runners. It is a terrific choice for naturalizing in moister areas. Cat# 1312 -more info-
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Available: 2009 or later
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| Plumleaf Azalea |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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How about an azalea that blooms in mid summer? This one has rich orange-red flowers and has a rounded full shape to 8 feet or so. It grows naturally in sandy soil areas in the southeast so drainage is important! No fragrance or fall color, but what other azalea blooms so late? Use this one as an accent shrub in light shade. Cat# 1278 -more info-
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Available: 2009 or later
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| $12.00 each
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| Anise Sage |
Zones: 7, 8, 9
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If you want rich strong indigo blue flowers all summer long, this one's for you. Although considered half-hardy by many (ours have persisted planted here in zone 6 for the past 6 years), Anise Sage grows 2 to 4 feet tall in full sun and average soil, in an open upright manner. Rich, rich, true blue, 1 inch, 2-lipped flowers which hummingbirds love, are borne on open racemes over bright kelly green leaves. Even if your climate may be too cool in winter for Anise Sage, you must have it in your sunny garden as an annual because it just may be the truest blue flower there is, and one of the best flowers out there for hummers. Cat# 1191 -more info-
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Available: 2009 or later
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| $5.00 each
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| Carolina Pink |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
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Carolina Pink is a beautiful short-lived perennial found in sandy woods, on slopes and on rock outcrops in the Southeast. It forms tidy, neat 6 inch clumps with blue-green narrow, evergreen leaves. Numerous clusters of five-petaled, strong pink (rarely white) flowers appear several inches above the foliage from late spring on into the summer. Carolina Pink is perfect for the sunny or lightly shaded rock garden where its clear pink flowers would stand out nicely on granite or limy rocks. Good drainage is mandatory. Cat# 1282 -more info-
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Photo courtesy of Tom Barnes
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Available: 2009 or later
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| Royal Catchfly |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Royal Catchfly occurs on rocky and poor soil in thin woods, prairies, and thickets throughout its range in the central US and into Florida. It is rare or endangered in half of the states where it occurs. But it sure is easy to see when in flower for much of the summer! Growing to 4 feet or so, stout flower stalks bear dozens of brilliant, crimson, 1 inch, star-shaped flowers that hummingbirds love. Plants look like very tall leafy Firepinks. Grow Royal Catchfly in full sun or light shade, in average, well-drained soil. Good companions would include Gray Coneflower, Black-eyed Susans, grasses, and Rosinweed. Cat# 1425 -more info-
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Photo courtesy of Tom Barnes
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Available: 2009 or later
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| Fire Pink |
Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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In late spring and early summer, the brilliant red-orange flowers of Fire Pink are eye-catching on dry, partly sunny road banks. In the wild, the plants rarely are full or many-flowered. However, when happy in cultivation, this short-lived perennial forms full 1- to 2-foot clumps with dozens of 1-inch flowers. Give it light shade, and average well-drained soil in a perennial garden, rock garden, or natural setting. Good companions are Green-and-Gold, Eared Coreopsis, Dwarf Crested Iris, Sundrops, Beard-tongue, Lyre-leaved Sage, Alumroot, and Cumberland Rosemary. Cat# 1200 -more info-
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Available: Sept 2008
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| Indian Pink |
Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9
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Want some color in the shade in summer? Try Indian Pink for early summer flowers in good soil and light shade. Clumps grow to 2 feet tall. Leaves occur along stems in 4 to 7 pairs, and flowers occur in one-sided, curving, terminal clusters. Individual flowers are a blazing scarlet, tubular, and have 5 pointed lobes that are bright yellow on the inside. The colors are strong and vivid. Good companions would include Eared Coreopsis, Golden Groundsel, and Sundrops. Cat# 1208 -more info-
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Available: Currently
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in quart pots
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| Tradescantia x 'Red Cloud' |
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| Red Cloud Spiderwort |
Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
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'Red Cloud' has smoother and narrower leaves than either of the other Spiderworts and its flowers are a bright fuschia red. It's a very rapid spreader in moist places. Cat# 1221 -more info-
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Available: Currently
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