Over 2,300 Plant Varieties 400 New Plants

Friends School of Minnesota 1365 Englewood Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55104

TIME VALUE DATA Over 2,300 plant varieties 400 new plants

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52 Minnesota FROM 94 Shakopee 35E www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Burnsville 21st Annual Friends School Plant Sale May 7, 8 and 9, 2010 Friday 11:00 A.M.–8:00 P.M.• Saturday 10:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M. Sunday 12:00 NOON–4:00 P.M. Sunday is half-price day at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand • Free admission • Free parking www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com [email protected] • 651-621-8930

Plant photos pages 28–34 PHOTO FROM COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG

Contents

Articles The Plant Sale fills the 66,000-square-foot Grandstand and overflows outside. Students and adult volunteers put it all together. About Friends School ...... 2 How to “Do” the Sale ...... 3 Garden Fair ...... 4 Try New Herbs, Veggies . . .22 What’s New ThisYear? Farming Our Cities ...... 27 Plant Photos ...... 28–34 ore people than ever are plant- Plants on the Move Container Succulents . . . . .43 ing vegetable and herb gardens We’ve moved some plants from one Map to the Sale . . . . .back cover Mas urban farming takes off. section to another this year: Every peren- This year we’ve got all the tried and true nial that is a named variety of a native Sections edibles, plus we’ve added herbs and plant is now outside in the Native Wild Herbs ...... 5–7 vegetables from cultures around the world Flower section. We did this partly to make (see article, page 22). more room for new plants inside, but Rare and Unusual Plants . . .8 We’ve also got a full page of succu- more because it bugged us that we had Perennials ...... 9–20 lents, plus a few more in the Rare Plants the same plants in two places. Now you’ll Daylilies ...... 12 booth. And we’re finally going to have find all the Butterfly Weed, Joe Pye Weed, some citrus, too—Satsuma mandarin and others outside. This includes the Hosta ...... 15 oranges and Persian limes. These are Prickly Pear hardy cactus as well as most Lilies ...... 17 trees that can spend the summer outside, then be brought of the ferns, which are now in the native Woodland Wild Water Plants ...... 20 in for the winter (see Indoor Plants, page 42). Flowers area. (Only the Japanese Painted and Japanese Vegetables ...... 21–24 We’ve got dozens of new kinds of hosta (page 15), and Wood ferns remain in the Perennials section). the Rare Plants booth is featuring a wide assortment of If a plant species was growing in Minnesota before Climbing Plants ...... 25–26 sought-after peonies from Hidden Springs Farm, plus Giant European settlement, according to the usda.gov database, Annuals ...... 35–44 Sequoia and Monkey Puzzle tree (page 8). you’ll now find it in the Native Wild Flower section. To help Hanging Baskets ...... 40 you get used to the new system, we’ve provided cross-refer- Sale Floorplan Indoor Plants ...... 42 ences in the Perennials section for each of the relocated The sale layout is basically unchanged from last year plants, directing you to the Native section. Succulents ...... 44 (see page 3.) The entrance and exit doors remain at the west To continue to support native plant enthusiasts, who Fruit ...... 45 end of the building. often want to grow species plants rather than cultivated Shrubs and Trees ...... 46–50 As you enter the sale, you’ll have a choice of heading left varieties, we have identified the species with the Minnesota Roses ...... 51 to the Perennials or right to Herbs. (Or stop at the Rare symbol ˜ and provided the plant source when available. Plants booth, just to the right of the entrance.) Another thing that annoyed us for years was the annual Native Wild Flowers . . .52–56 Beyond the big center stairway, you’ll find the Annuals, grasses. Where did they belong, with the annuals or the Woodland ...... 55–56 Climbers and Vegetables where they were last year. grasses? Well, we made the decision: They’re now outside Ferns ...... 55 The Shrubs, Trees, Fruit and Roses are outside again this with the rest of the grasses. Grasses ...... 56–57 year, along the south side of the building, within a fenced Grasses are newly grouped in two categories: Annual and area you can access from either the center or east-end door. Perennial Grasses. The perennials include both natives and Index At the eastern end of that fenced area, you’ll find the ornamentals. Again, the native species are identified with Native Wild Flowers and Grasses, just outside the east door. By Common Name ...... 58 continued on page 2 By Latin Name ...... 59 2 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Key Í Full sun ∏ Part sun/part shade Little School, Big Sale Ó Shade n behalf of all the students and staff tices that promote peace and community. talk with any of the student or family ç Attractive foliage at Friends School of Minnesota, thank Like many of the 85 Friends schools nation- volunteers working at the sale. ∫ Butterfly-friendly you for supporting our plant sale! wide, we are a progressive education school that Our plant sale started out on a single table † Cold-sensitive: O Many of you may be coming to the Friends believes children learn best through active, to help raise funds for scholarships and keep keep above 40° School Plant Sale for the first time and perhaps hands-on lessons. Conflict resolution, environ- tuition low. Twenty years later, the Friends Ç Culinary don’t know very much about the school or why mental education and the arts are highly valued School Plant Sale raises an amount equal to ´ Edible flowers we devote so much energy to such a large-scale at Friends School. nearly half of the $400,000 of tuition aid given ˝ Ground cover fundraiser. Most importantly, we believe learning each year to families with diverse socioeconom- ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Friends School is an independent Quaker should be joyful, requiring deep thinking and ic backgrounds. As an independent school, it is Â Medicinal school in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood. We engaging multiple senses. If you are interested necessary we charge tuition, but over 30 per- ‰ Rock garden serve over 160 students in kindergarten through in learning more about Friends School of cent of our students receive need-based grants, Minnesota, I encourage you to explore our covering up to 90 percent of tuition. This ˜ 8th grade. Founded in 1988, we offer a strong Minnesota native website at www.fsmn.org. I also invite you to fundraiser allows us to honor our commitment å academic program grounded in values and prac- U.S. native to equality, diversity and accessibility. The Friends School Plant Sale now requires ß Saturday restock over 900 volunteers to make the sale a success. π Photo on pp. 28–34 We are proud that nearly every Friends School ¥ Toxic to humans family, along with hundreds of other volunteers, help make the sale happen. We are also grateful to the core of very dedicated people who work year-round, year after year, to plan, order and organize the beautiful plants you About the purchase. The sale is a wonderful example of a alphabet community working together to do good work for an important cause. Throughout, we have alphabetized by the We thank you, sincerely, for your support, main common name of and invite you to visit Friends School of each plant, with variant Minnesota (or our website) and find out more common names about the little school behind the big sale. following the main common name. —Lili Herbert, Head of School For example, you would find Foxglove followed by Foxglove, Strawberry. If you have trouble finding something, refer to continued from page 1 the index on pages What’s New 58–59. the Minnesota symbol ˜ and the source is provided. More Seeds The longer we do this sale, the more we real- ize that there are some plants that are really Thanks! meant to be direct-sown as seed into the gar- The Friends School den. Some of these are vegetables or annuals Plant Sale is put that we’ve never offered before, such as carrots, together by hundreds radishes and sunflowers. Others are ones we of volunteers. used to offer as seedlings, but this year are This catalog is offering as seed: particularly the members of the brought to you by: Ipomoea genus, which includes Morning Glories, Sara Barsel Cardinal Climber and Climbing Moonflower. Thomas Bolstad You’ll find the seeds on the tables alongside the There are over 2,300 varieties in this year’s sale, with some 290,000 individual items to choose from. Toria Erhart plants, alphabetically. Henry Fieldseth Joan Floren New Symbols Line Taming Continues Garden Fair Carol Herman We’ve added symbols for plants that are good As you know if you’ve been to the sale before The Garden Fair, located outside the Plant Annamary Herther ∫ ˙ Ryan Hogan for butterflies and hummingbirds . We’re it opens in the morning, there are more than a Sale entrance, will be bigger than ever this year Elena Kotowski also introducing the † symbol. This identifies few people waiting to get in. (see page 4 for details). From metal garden art to LoRene Leikind plants that are sensitive to temperatures below Based on customer feedback, we’re continuing composted cow manure and tomato cages, you’ll Sue Meger 40°. In the Twin Cities this typically means you our wristband system and expanding it to find a lot of great garden additions. Huong Nguyen should wait to plant or leave them outdoors Saturday, as well as Sunday. (See page 3.) As part of the Garden Fair, you’ll also see lots Pat Rose until May 30th. These are mostly plants that Nancy Scherer This will give you the chance to visit some of of options for rain barrels. We’ll be offering our Mary Schwartzbauer originated in much warmer climates, from toma- the vendors who will be set up outside around blue recycled barrels again. And we’re glad to be Pat Thompson toes and basil to elephant ears and bananas. the entrance and exit in our Garden Fair. partnering with the Barrel Depot to offer a new U.S.-made green or speckled beige barrel at a Friends School pre-order price of $59.95. See the ad on page 4 for of Minnesota details. 1365 Englewood Ave. Saint Paul, Minn. About Crop Failures 55104 For the last two years, about 5 percent of what 651-917-0636 we listed in the catalog is not available at the sale info@FriendsSchool for one reason or another. Sometimes the seeds PlantSale.com fail to germinate; sometimes they do but have a www.FriendsSchool slow start and are not ready for our early sale. We PlantSale.com always try to get updates before the catalog goes to press so you aren’t disappointed, but please be aware that when nature is involved, things are not always under our control. On the cover More on the Plant Sale: Check our website, Yellow Pear and www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com, for updates as the Red Fig heirloom sale date approaches. We’ll also update Twitter with tomatoes. Photo by crop failures. On Twitter.com, search #plantsale to see Nancy Scherer. tweets related to the Plant Sale. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 3 How to “Do ” the Plant Sale N CHECK OUT HERE Bulbs and Bareroots WE Restrooms Water Plants Hanging Baskets page 40 Restrooms S Order Indoor Plants Succulents tallying Perennials Annuals Vendors pages 9–20 pages 35–44 Please note: Plant locations are Cashiers subject to change; Vendors Customer check the website for Climbers Exit Herbs INFO updates. pages 25–26 pages 5–7 Price Check, Master Gardeners Vendors Customer Hanging Baskets page 40 Volunteer Entrance Vegetables pages 21–24 entrance only Rare Herbs pages 5–7 Get wrist- page 8 bands here Rare Plants Fruit Roses Natives Grasses Fenced in area pickup page 45 page 51 pages 52–56 pages 56–57 runs along the Vendors front (south) Azaleas Shrubs Shrubs Trees side of the Smokey’s page 46 Large pots, pages 46–47 Small pots, pages 47–49 pages 49–50 Grandstand Curbside pickup Charbroiler PAVED WALKWAY AVAILABLE AROUND THE FENCE

Going through the Sale • Parking at the State Fair is free and easy. It’s legal to park on non- Wristband system in use each morning posted streets, and there are large lots southwest of the Grandstand (it’s Before the sale opens each morning, and until the number of people wanting to get in lets up, the Midway during the Fair). You will be able to drive up to the pickup you will be given a numbered paper wristband as you arrive (one wristband per person). area at the southwest corner of the Grandstand plaza to load your plants, You will enter the sale in groups of 50, according to the number on your wristband. and there will be curbside help with loading (Checking Out, below). This means you don’t have to stand in line the entire time. Wristbands are distributed • Handicapped parking will be available on the west side of the starting at: Friday: 8:00 a.m. • Saturday: 8:30 a.m. • Sunday: 10:00 a.m. building this year, on Liggett and Chambers Streets. Watch for the signs. If you have been waiting elsewhere, please plan to be near the entrance at the west end of • Use Metro Transit bus 84 on Snelling or 3 on Como. the Grandstand in time to line up with your group of 50. Don’t worry…we’ll have volunteers • The entrance AND exit are both at the west end of the Grandstand. to help. Admission is free. • Write down your purchases as you go. Pick up a shopping list form If you arrive early, plan to visit our outdoor Garden Fair after picking up your wristband at the door, or if you like to plan ahead, download one from our website, (see page 4 more on the Garden Fair). www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/doing-the-sale. Bring a pen or pencil, or Please note: If you have friends arriving later than you or parking the car, they will be given pick one up at the door. a number at the time of their arrival, not yours. This system makes the waiting process fair for • If you can, bring a wagon or cart to hold your plants as you go everyone, and we appreciate your cooperation. If you leave the Fairgrounds and return after through the sale. There are some shopping carts available, but they are in your group has entered the building, you may enter the line-up with the next group admitted. constant use. If you bring a wagon, please label it clearly so it doesn’t get mixed up with someone else’s, and don’t leave your wagon unattended. We love creative carts, but be sure to think about how your cart will function in Checks should be made out to Friends School of Minnesota or FSM. a crowd. We can’t allow any sleds, or wagons that are connected • Be advised that Friday up until about 3:00 p.m. is very busy and you together like a train, because they’re hazardous to other shoppers. should expect to wait to check out. This also happens on Sunday, particu- • We encourage you to bring your own flats or trays (perhaps from larly for the first few hours. Food at the a past year) to save on waste, although we do have box flats available. • The Rare Plants area uses a “lumber yard” system… you reserve your Plant Sale: Finding the Plants plants, pay for them, and then come around to the side door to pick them Smokey’s up (with your receipt) after you have left the building. Rare Plants has its Charbroiler Hours • In the sale, the catalog numbers are your best means of locating the own access door to facilitate pickup. plants. Each category (such as Annuals or Perennials) has a letter to begin THURSDAY • After checkout, you can leave your plants at the curb southwest its catalog numbers (such as H for Herbs). Remember—the numbers are 10:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. of the Grandstand and return to pick them up in your car. Students or other assigned alphabetically by the common name listed in the catalog (for FRIDAY volunteers will be helping at the curb. You will receive a number to instance, Hollyhock, French, rather than French Hollyhock). 9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. differentiate your plants from others’ (similar to a supermarket system). • Catalog listings that say “in Bulbs & Bareroots” can be found on the SATURDAY shelves in the northeast corner of the room. These include lilies, Generally… 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. daylilies and many others. They’ve been prebagged for you. • We’re happy to report that our food concessionaire from last SUNDAY • If you know the common or botanical (Latin) name of a plant, use year, Smokey’s Charbroiler, is returning. They will be outside, near the 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. index the , pages 58 and 59, to find it in the catalog. entrance, from before opening to after closing each day. If you would Checking Out like a list of restaurants in the area ahead of time, email us at [email protected]. checkouts • At the you will need the plant’s name, its cost, and how • On half-price Sunday, please write down the full price of many you are purchasing. This is important: Shoppers who do not record this each plant. The discount will be taken at the register. Check our website information will have to go to the Price Check table so they don’t impede those who • Plant Sale volunteers will be wearing blue and green tie- for an FAQ, have recorded the information. If you have picked up a plant whose price you dyed shirts; some may be in aprons marked with the sale’s logo. If www.friendsschool don’t know, you can go to the Price Check table before getting into the you need more assistance than a volunteer can offer, look for one plantsale.com/faq checkout line. All prices must be recorded on your sheet before checkout. of the Plant Sale organizers in a bright pink hat. Or you can Or email us any • You will be able to pay for your plants with cash, check or credit/ always find help at the Info Booth under the center stairway. questions to debit card (Visa, Mastercard, or Discover). We have an ATM avail- • We love feedback on how your plants do in your garden, info@friendsschool able near the checkouts, also. You may be able to move through the especially survival or failure of the new or unusual things we offer. plantsale.com cashier lines more quickly if you pay by check or exact change, or round What plants would you like to see us add to the Sale next year? Send up your payment (see the ad, page 51 for more on the round-up option). your comments to us at [email protected]. 4 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Giving Tree Gardens Smokey’s Charbroiler A full-service, earth-friendly landscaping Featuring quarter-pound chopped and organic gardening company. We offer beefsteak burgers, all-beef hot dogs, and design, installation breast-meat chicken strips. Plus Garden Fair and maintenance of bratwurst, fancy extra-long french fries, land scapes and gar- onion rings, corn dogs, grilled chicken or Located outside the entrance and exit doors of the sale. dens that create a pos- ham sandwiches,and fountain pop. VENDOR HOURS itive environmental impact. We also offer Steel Appeal Thursday . . . 5:00–9:00 p.m. (volunteers only) Some vendors may on-site consultation Home and garden art, custom-made from Friday ...... 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. be open longer hours. for homeowners, businesses, neighbor- steel, rock and wood. Some may not be hood groups and nonprofits looking to go Saturday . . . . 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. green! www.givingtreegardens.com Stoneworks / Schroedl open on Sunday. Sunday . . . . . 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Our specialty is original- Growing Blue Flowers ly designed, one-of-a- Avant Gardens Ceramic Chinn My insect repellants, hand kind, concrete garden sanitizers, salves and soaps art. Leaves of various Custom garden installation, paver patios, Featuring Planting Rings are all handmade with 100% sizes and shapes form walkways, drive- at the Plant Sale. Planting natural ingredients, in the background designs. ways, unusual Rings act as a root barrier harmony with nature. We embed natural ele- plant materials, similar to sinking a potted www.growingblueflowers.com ments in the designs, such as rocks, glass water features, plant. Planting Rings have or metal. Our products are birdbaths, waterfalls, koi vertical sides, no bottom Gusset Design pavers, wall art and statuary. ponds, streams, ornamental pruning. and are made from frost-hardy clay. This We are a local Twin Cities allows superior drainage and durability as www.stoneworksgarden.com Barrel Depot manufacturer doing busi- compared to buried standard pots. ness for the past 29 years. Twisted Groove Supplying rain barrels made from beauti- Enjoy our steel planters! A gift shop of local artists and world ful, hard-to-get oak wine barrels. Each CobraHead ® www.steelplanters.net imports. We have handcrafted tie dye and rain barrel is Makers of the the CobraHead Weeder ® batiked clothing for the made with and Cultivator and the CobraHead Long Curtis Ingvoldstad, entire family, drums, heavy-duty Handle. Wisconsin-made, Wood Sculptor hula hoops, hand- brass com - rugged, and environmen- This year I’ll be demonstrating my carving blown glass, jewelry, ponents or tally friendly. Endorsed by at the Plant Sale! I custom carve trees both creative hats and more. other sturdy America’s best gardeners. in yards and in my studio. I have created We’ll be featuring our tie dye and batiked materials. We also supply cisterns and For weeding, cultivating, special pieces for the Plant Sale, such as clothing at the Plant Sale. Visit our store tanks for greater rainwater harvesting of digging, and planting. unique statues for the garden, inspired at 4503 34th Ave. S Minneapolis MN 400 gallon or more. Plus, we carry Gardeners love CobraHead benches and one-of-a-kind furniture. 55406, give us a call 612-721-3524, or planters and a great line of accessories. tools! We also sell Brook find us on the web at twistedgroove.com www.barreldepot.com and Hunter Garden Forks and other Minnesota State garden items that we use ourselves. Bovine Basic Horticultural Society Two Pony Gardens We’ll be selling dahlias and 100% cow manure, anaerobically digested Cowsmo A nonprofit membership organization heirloom tomatoes at the for use as a soil amendment. 99%+ weed Cowsmo Inc. makes and sells organic com- that serves northern gardeners through Plant Sale. We offer and seed-free. 100% manure nutrient value. post and potting soils throughout the mid- education, encouragement and communi- grow over 100 varieties of www.DairyLandNatural.com west. Cowsmo is a company owned and ty. Members enjoy a variety of valuable dahlias that are ready to operated by fifth-generation dairy farmers benefits, including the award-winning plant. Extend the blooming Brandy Tang near Cochrane, Wisconsin. Cowsmo magazine, Northern Gardener. Offering a period for these beautiful Brandy Tang offers contemporary Compost is the finest compost available in Special Discount on membership at late summer flowers! Two Pony practices, eco-friendly, socially conscious products. the Midwest. www.rwdairy.com Friends School Sale (see ad, this page). encourages and teaches organic gardening At the Friends Sale, www.northerngardener.org methods. Brandy Tang will feature Dick’s Designs PotPants gardening items that Dick’s Designs special- Urban Farming embrace this philosophy izes in rustic garden Cover your plastic hanging baskets with ® Our mission is to create an abundance of including American- ornaments made from style! PotPants is a new garden product, food for people in need by planting gar- made tomato cages, recycled scrap iron, decorating plastic hanging plant baskets dens on unused land and space while trellises, and hooks in including animals, birds, and their increasing diversity, fresh-picked summer colors; metal flowers, and much more! This will be gangly wires educating youth, adults fairy art; and recycled toys for “little Dick’s sixth year at the Plant Sale. in designer and seniors, and gardeners.” www.brandytang.com fabrics. Made Garden Iron Imports of washable/weather resistant fabric, providing an envi- ronmentally sustainable More vendors may be added to Baskets, planters, topiaries, trellises, with a mesh bottom for drainage, system to uplift commu- the Garden Fair. Please check arbors, gazebos, window boxes, armillary PotPants makes it easy to update your nities. We are accepting donations of our website for updates: spheres, fences, chandeliers, benches, home and garden in less than three organic vegetable plants and fruit trees www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/ chairs, decorative items, and more. minutes. www.PotPants.com about/garden-fair from people attending the plant sale. Rain Barrel Pre-order Special! Northern Gardener® RESOURCES • IDEAS • INSPIRATION Rain barrels are great for reducing water run-off, lowering water bills, watering northerngardener® Magazine www.northerngardener.org THE MAGAZINE OF THE MINNESOTA STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY plants during water restrictions and collecting soft rainwater. Friends School Mad for is partnering with the Barrel Depot to offer rain barrels at affordable prices. Save money when you artagons There are two types of barrels available: The Art M of Japanese discover the best gardening Gardening NEW RAIN BARRELS (SHOWN IN GREEN): • 55-gallon capacity, flat back • 1½” overflow with tool you’ll ever use! • Made in the U.S. 5’ overflow hose

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Please call for details or visit our website For more information and to pre-order, visit Visit www.bluethumb.org/grants www.friendsschoolrainbarrel.com to see if cost-share discounts up www.northerngardener.org Regular retail price of the new rain barrel is $149.00 + tax. to 50% are available in your area. 651-643-3601 · 800-676-6747 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 5 We accept cash, checks, Visa, Herbs MasterCard & Discover H001 Aloe Vera Aloe vera ß H038 Culantro Eryngium foetidum ß◊ H041 Curry Plant Helichrysum angustifolium ß Key Succulent whose juice is used to treat burns, poison Mexican and South American native, much used in the Dwarf with gray foliage and yellow flowers, very fra- Í Full sun ivy, and rashes. Bring indoors as a house plant. 12–24” cuisine of the Caribbean, Thailand, India, and Vietnam. grant. Use like bay leaves to flavor soups, stews and ∏ Part sun/part shade Í∏Â† —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 Dries well and can be used fresh like cilantro, with a marinades, then remove before serving. Essential oils Ó Shade stronger, citrus-like flavor. 12–18” Í∏ are used in lotions and soaps. Tender perennial. 6–8” Basil see box below, right —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Í∏Ç —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 ç Attractive foliage H025 Bay Laurel Laurus nobilis ß ß H039 Cumin Cuminum cyminum H042 Dill, Bouquet ∫ Butterfly-friendly Bay leaves, the well-known seasoning. An excellent Its seeds are used in Indian, Mexican and Cuban cui- Anethum graveolens ‘Bouquet’ † container plant, it’s a tree that can spend the winter as Cold-sensitive: sine. Small white or pink umbels like little Queen Leaves and seeds for vinegar, salad dressing and pick- a house plant. It has long been popular for growing in keep above 40° Anne’s Lace flowers. Self-seeding annual. 24” Í les. Leaves are sweeter, with a more refined taste. tubs and large pots. Í∏ÇÂ† Ç Culinary —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Excellent for bees, butterflies and caterpillars. Self- —in a 1 quart pot $11.00 Í´ÇÂ∫ ´ Edible flowers H040 Cumin, Black Nigella sativa ß seeding annual, 12” spacing. 36” H026 Borage Borago officinalis ß —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 ˝ Ground cover Found both in Tutankhamen’s tomb and in the book of ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Large silver leaves. The profuse blue and pink flowers Isaiah in the Old Testament. The white petals of its H043 Epazote Chenopodium ambrosioides ß are an attractive and tasty garnish.Excellent for bees. Â flower are bluish-green near the tip and surround a A pungent herb used in Mexican and South American Medicinal Young leaves good in salads. Self-sowing annual. 24” fancy ball-like fruit capsule in which the seeds develop. cooking (the word epazote comes from Nahuatl). ‰ Rock garden Í∏´Ç∫ —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 Ground black cumin seeds emit a fragrance vaguely Widely used in bean dishes, it is supposed to reduce H027 Caraway Carum carvi ß similar to fennel, anise or nutmeg and taste slightly the after-effects of eating beans. Easy to grow, reseed- ˜ Minnesota native bitter, spicy and piquant. Self-seeding annual. 6-12” ÍÇÂ ¥ Feathery leaved biennial. Grown primarily for its seeds ing annual. 36” —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 å U.S. native ÍÂ —four plants in a pack $3.00 to season soups, stews, breads and pastries. Leaves are also edible. May self sow. 24” ÍÇÂ ß Saturday restock —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 π Photo on pp. 28–34 H028 Catnip Nepeta cataria ß Í´ÇÂ∫† ¥ Toxic to humans Leaves are euphoric for cats and mildly sedative for us. Basil Ocimum basilicum Good for salads and tea, vitamin C. Perennial, 12” Í∏ÇÂ spacing. 12-36” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Even gardeners who don’t cook love basil in their gardens. Great for tea, pesto, salads and H029 Celery, Cutting ß Apium graveolens var. secalinum ‘Afina’ dressings. These annual plants are native to sunny, warm Mediterranean climes and will not A seasoning celery that does not produce an enlarged withstand frost. Plant any of the basils where they will be brushed against to release the stalk. More aromatic and flavorful than regular celery. scent. 12” spacing unless noted. Great for bees. It looks like flat-leafed parsley and is packed with big celery flavor. Used to flavor soups and stews. Tender H003 African Blue ß H014 Mixed Four-Pack ß perennial. 12-18” ÍÇ —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 Ornamental herb with showy purple flowers. Big One each of Sweet, Lemon, Spicy Globe and Thai Aloe H030 Chamomile, German ß and bushy—a real visual (and edible) treat! 18–24” Siam Queen. ç —four plants in a pack $2.00 Matricaria recutita spacing. 36” ç —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 H015 Napoletano ß Small white and yellow flowers with apple scent. H004 Ararat ß Flowers make calming tea or bath. Dries well. Good in Heirloom variety from Italy with light green crinkled arrangements or potpourri. Annual, 12” spacing. Unique mottled green and purple leaves. Mild, clas- leaves. 36” —four plants in a pack $2.00 12–18” Í∏´ÇÂ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 sic basil flavor. This versatile basil can be used as a ß garnish, a filler in fresh bouquets, or a dramatic focal H016 Opal H031 Chamomile, Roman ß point in ornamental gardens. 20-28” ç Purple leaves and anise flavor. 12–36” Chamaemelum nobile —four plants in a pack $2.00 ç —four plants in a pack $2.00 Originates in northwestern Europe and Northern H005 Cardinal ß◊ H017 Oriental Breeze ß Ireland. Gray-green leaves and flowers like miniature Ornamental enough for your flower garden, but still A basil bred for cut flower and container use. Very white daisies. It differs from German chamomile in tasty. Burgundy stems and a rich red feathery bloom. floriferous and fragrant. 4-6” long flower heads are that its leaves are thicker and it grows closer to the Spicy fragrance. 24–30” π —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 white with purple bracts. 12-18” ground. The flowers smell like apples. Perennial. 12” —four plants in a pack $2.00 Í´ÇÂ —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 H006 Cinnamon ß H018 Pesto Perpetuo ß H032 Chives Allium schoenoprasum ß Dark purple flowers. Sharp cinnamon aroma, wonderful fragrance. Narrower green leaves with purple Variegated leaves, green with a creamy white edge. Easy to grow and once established lasts for years. stems. Finest tea basil, good in fruit salads. 12–24” Does not flower. Columnar habit. A great culinary Attracts butterflies. Divide every few years. Perennial. ç —four plants in a pack $2.00 basil with a slightly lemon flavor. 18–36” ç 12–24” Í∏˜´ÇÂ∫ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 H007 Fino Verde ß H033 Chives, Garlic Allium tuberosum ß ß Greek mouse-ear type. Very attractive, compact H019 Red Rubin Abundant white flowers in late summer, beautiful edi- mound. 6–8” —four plants in a pack $2.00 Large-leaved purple version of sweet basil. 18-24” ç ble garnish. Flat leaves with fine flavor. Used in —four plants in a pack $2.00 Chinese medicine. Perennial and reseeds readily. H008 Greek Columnar ß 12–18” Í∏Ó´ÇÂ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 ß◊ Wonderful columnar form of culinary basil. Slow to H020 Serrata H034 Chives, German Allium senescens ß flower. 24” wide by 24–36” —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 With a spiciness good for Asian dishes, it has decorative lemon-lime green toothed leaves. 12–16” Elegant, flat shiny 12” leaves may be used like chives. ß H009 Lemon —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 2” spheres of lavender flowers July–September. Delicious small-leaf variety combines flavors of Excellent in the flower border as well. 18-20” ß lemon and basil. Good for tea, pesto, salads and H021 Spicy Globe Í∏Ó´ÇÂ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 dressings. 12–24” —four plants in a pack $2.00 The “good basil” of French cuisine. Dwarf plants H035 Cilantro Coriandrum sativum ß with small leaves. Lower and smaller in all of its H010 Lime O. americanum parts, it makes a sweet edging plant. 12” Flowers, leaves, roots and seed can all be used to flavor Dark green leaves with lime fragrance. 12” —four plants in a pack $2.00 a wide variety of foods, especially Mexican and Asian —four plants in a pack $2.00 dishes. Popular in salsa. Seed is coriander. Infusion of Sweet ß seeds is used as a digestive tonic and mild sedative. H011 Magic Michael Prolific and popular. Wonderful for pesto, tomato ÍÇÂ´ Annual. 24–36” All-America selection. Purple bracts and small dishes and salads. 21” —seed packets $1.25, 35 seeds creamy white flowers. Great foliage in a mixed con- H022 Genovese ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 tainer. 12–18” ç H036 Cook with Chicken, H023 Genovese ßØ —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 Makes Body Strong ß◊ —four plants in a pack $2.00 ß Botanical name unknown H012 Mammoth ß H024 Thai O. b. ‘Siam Queen’ A good-tasting Hmong herb from Song at Green Earth Very large ruffled leaves, especially suitable for dry- Ornamental basil with huge green leaves contrasting Growers. May be winter hardy with protection. Í ing or stuffing. Familiar sweet basil flavor. 12–24” nicely with sturdy, purple stems. Outstanding fra- —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 —four plants in a pack $2.00 grance and flavor: sweet and spicy with anise over- tones. Used in Asian cooking. 28–39” ç H037 Coriander, Vietnamese ß◊ H013 Minette ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 Persicaria odorata Also called Dwarf Fine Bush Basil. Delicious, eye- The leaf is dark green with a maroon “V,” and has a catching basil creating perfect spheres of bright strong cilantro-like fragrance and a slightly peppery green that stay compact and uniform all season. Plant Sale gift certificates taste. In Vietnamese cuisine, it’s eaten fresh in salads Minette is perfect for edging, miniature knot gar- and raw summer rolls as well as in some soups and dens, or in containers. 10” wide and tall stews. Moist soil. Tender perennial; won’t bolt like —four plants in a pack $2.00 A GOOD MOTHER’S DAY GIFT! cilantro. 24–36” Í —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 Basil planting tip: It is a good idea to vary Purchase online at www.fsmn.org/plant-sale-gift the location where you plant your basil each You can also send a check to Friends School with the name and year. Basil is susceptible to fungal diseases that address of the recipient, and we will mail it directly to her! accumulate in soil over time. 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Key Í Full sun Herbs ∏ Part sun/part shade Fennel Foeniculum vulgare H049 Garlic ß◊ H078 Marshmallow Alcea officinalis ß Ó Shade Sweet anise-like flavor. Bulbous base can be cooked as Allium sativum ‘Chesnok Red’ Native to Europe, the leaves and roots of this reliable a vegetable. Leaves and seeds are used to flavor soups, medicinal and minor food plant have been used for ç Attractive foliage Yes, garlic. Award-winning hardneck garlic for a July salads, sauces, cookies and fish. Hardy biennial. centuries. Beautiful in the garden, it thrives in moder- ∫ harvest: it’s the sweetest baking garlic of all with a Butterfly-friendly Í´ÇÂ∫ clear, bold flavor. Beautiful striped bulb from Russia is ately fertile, well-drained soil. Perennial. 36–72” Í∏Â † Cold-sensitive: H044 F. vulgare ß—24–48” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 listed as a heritage variety that is endangered and hard —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 keep above 40° H045 Zefa Fino ß—Lovely form in the garden. Resists to find. Dig up when half of the leaves are brown (usu- ß Í∏ H080 Milk Thistle Silybum marianum Ç Culinary bolting. 12” —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 ally mid-summer). Strong deer repellant! 24” Named for the bold white splashes on its glossy leaves. ´ —six plants in a pack $4.00 Edible flowers H046 Fennel, Bronze Foeniculum vulgare ß Fast growing. Young leaves are edible—remove the ˝ H050 Garlic, Elephant Allium ampeloprasum Ground cover Attractive feathery smoky-bronze foliage has a mild, spines first! Large purple flowers. Likes a dry, sunny ˙ Hummingbird-friendly sweet aniselike flavor. Makes a great container plant, More like a leek than an ordinary garlic, with bulbs spot; drought tolerant. Resedding annual. 36-60” Í´Çç∫ weighing a pound or more. Sweeter and less intense, ÍÂÇ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Â Medicinal too! 36-48” —six plants in a pack $4.00 sometimes called “garlic for people who don’t like gar- ‰ ß◊ Mint Mentha Rock garden H047 Fernleaf Biscuitroot lic.” It can even be served raw in salads. 18–24” ÍÇ Lomatium dissectum var. multifidum —in bulbs & Bareroots, three bulbs for $4.00 Easily cultivated aromatic garden fillers that are good ˜ Í∏ Minnesota native Small yellow flowers in umbrella-shaped clusters and for teas and potpourris. 12” spacing. å H081 Grapefruit, M. aquatica citrata ß—Large puckered U.S. native ferny leaves (another of its common names is desert Geranium, Scented Pelargonium spp. parsley). Attractive seed heads. Provide sharp drainage. leaves and grapefruit scent. Perennial 18” Ç ◊ß ß Saturday restock 22” ÍåÂ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Grows well in containers. Colorful flowers. Delicious H082 Lime, M. aquatica citrata ‘Lime’ —Bright fragrances. Bring indoors for winter. Í´ green leaves with a strong lime scent and flavor. π Photo on pp. 28–34 H051 ◊ß Try this in your favorite salsa recipe or toss one in ¥ Mosquito Plant —Rose scented. Said to Toxic to humans repel mosquitos. Small pink-lavender flowers your next margarita. Treat as an annual. 24” with a darker eye. 24–36” H083 Peppermint M. x piperita ß—Refreshing tea, iced H052 Lady Plymouth ß—The scent of the crinkly or hot. Good in fruit salads. Easily dried for year- green and white variegated leaves is variously round use. Excellent for bees. Perennial. 24” ÇÂ Í´ÇÂ ß Lavender Lavandula described as “rose,” “citrus” and “eucalyptus.” H084 Spearmint, M. spicata —Softer flavor than pep- You’ll have to smell it for yourself. Clusters of permint. Great for teas, meat, fish, fruit and veg- Everyone loves lavender! Tender perennial from southern Europe small flowers are pale pink with purple markings. etables. Deters aphids in rose beds. Excellent for 12–24” bees. Perennial. 24” ÇÂ —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 can be wintered indoors or treated as annuals. ‘Munstead’ may H053 Lemon Fizz ◊ß—Highly lemon–scented and H085 Chocolate, M. x piperita ß—Bronzy foliage with a survive our winters, but a new variety—‘Cynthia Johnson’— pink/mauve bicolor flowers on upright plants. chocolate scent. Perennial. 24” Ç 12–24” —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 H086 Corsican, M. requienii ß—Creeping fragrant listed on page 8 is perennial in Minnesota. H054 Horseradish Armoracia rusticana perennial. Good in rock gardens and along paths. Tolerates light foot traffic. May survive our win- H057 Fern-leaf Lavandula pinnata buchii ß Spicy root used as a condiment. Provide rich soil for ters. 0.5” Í∏ÓÇ‰˝ the most pungent roots. Does best planted in the H087 Curly, M. spicata ‘Crispa’ ß—Creeping fragrant Beautiful feathery foliage. 36” —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 ground; in a smaller garden you might want to contain spearmint with very ruffled, ornamental leaves. H058 Fred Boutin ß it by planting in a pot or tub buried in the ground. May need winter protection. 24” ÍÇ Í∏ÇÂ Lavandula x intermedia ‘Fred Boutin’ Perennial. 36” H088 Ginger ß—Creeping, spicy, ginger-scented mint —in Bulbs & Bareroots $3.00 each with gold-striped green leaves. Perennial. 18–24” Ç English lavender with silvery leaves and excellent fragrance. 24–36” H089 Mojito ◊ß—You could use spearmint in your —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 H055 Hyssop, Pink Hyssopus officinalis ß Cuban mojito, but this is the real deal. The flavor H059 French Lavandula stoechas ß Aromatic perennial with dense spikes of pink flowers. is mild and warm, rather than pungent and Mixes well with rosemary and lavender for fragrance Lavender of the French countryside. Upright gray foliage. 24–36” sweet. Treat as an annual. 18–24” and color. Slightly bitter leaves can be added to salads. H090 Orange, M. aquatica citrata ß—Dark green, round —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 Í∏ÂÇ Traditionally used in cough syrups. 18–24” leaves tinged with purple. Purple flowers. Lemon H060 Goldberg Lavandula x intermedia ‘Goldberg’ß◊ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 odor when crushed, and slight orange flavor. Ç Creamy yellow and gray-blue foliage. Lavender-blue flower spikes rise quite Lavender see box at left Makes good tea. Perennial. 24” ß high above this compact shrub. 18–24” —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 H091 Pineapple M. suaveolens variegata —Variegated H056 Lavender Cotton ß leaves with a fruity scent. Tender perennial. H061 Goodwin Creek Lavandula dentata ‘Goodwin Creek’ ß Santolina chamaecyparissus 24–36” Çç —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 Unusual light-gray-green foliage with a thick, coarse, appealing texture. Fragrant, ferny gray foliage makes good edging. Yellow H092 Mint, Lemon Monarda citriodora ß 24–36” —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 button-shaped flowers that add nicely to arrangements Lemon-scented leaves are delicious and often used in and can be cooked into a brilliant yellow dye, or dried H062 Lady Lavandula angustifolia ß teas. Tiered pinkish-purple showy flowers are long for wreaths and a moth-repelling potpourri. Like dry lasting in fresh bouquets and dry nicely. Inhale steam A fine annual variety. Smells good in the garden and in sachets and potpourris. soil and lots of sun. Needs winter protection in the for colds. Native to Appalachia. Annual. 24-36” 8–10” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Twin Cities. 6” ÍÇÂ —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 Í∏åÇÂ —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 Munstead Lavandula angustifolia H073 Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis ß H093 Mixed Herbs English lavender. Excellent low-growing variety for edging a path or border. Aromatic sweet herb with a strong lemon odor and fla- Sage, thyme, oregano and basil. ÍØ A somewhat hardy lavender in our climate. 12–18” vor. Small flowers in late summer. Makes a refreshing —four plants in a pack $2.50 H063 in a small pot ß —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 iced tea or seasoning in breads and desserts. Old world H064 in a medium pot ß —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 origin but naturalizes. Mulch for winter protection. H094B Onion, Egyptian Walking Excellent for bees. Perennial. 24” Í∏ÇÂ Allium cepa ‘Proliferum’ H065 in a large pot—Get a jumpstart on summer. —in a 1 gal. pot $9.00 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 ß A non-flowering onion. Instead, it produces small clus- H066 Provence Lavandula x intermedia H074 Lemon Grass Cymbopogon citratus ß ters of reddish, marble-sized bulbs (bulbils) at the tops of the leaves. As these bulbils increase in size and Variety from the French countryside. The light purple flowers are very fragrant Leaves and stalkks are used in Asian cooking and in weight the leaves bend to the ground and the bulbils and dry beautifully for potpourri. More moisture tolerant than other varieties. teas. Many medicinal and culinary uses. It is frost-ten- take root. This allows the plant to “walk” around the 24–36” —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 der and should be taken inside for the winter. Best in garden. The tops, underground bulbs, and bulbils are ß◊ containers. 60” ÍÇÂ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 H067 Ruffled Lavandula stoechas ‘Ruffles Blueberry’ all edible. However, many people prefer to eat only the Early blooming series of Spanish lavender from Australia with cute “eared” H075 Lime, Kaffir Citrus hystrix ◊ green tops and immature bulbils because both the blossoms. Gray-green foliage is the perfect backdrop for the extra large purple The kaffir lime is grown primarily for its attractive, fra- bulbs and mature bulbils can be very pungent. Í´Ç flowers each topped with rippled bracts rimmed in pink. 12–24” grant and distinctively shaped “double leaves.” Prized Perennial and fun. 18–24” —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 by Thai cooks, the shiny dark green leaves lend an aro- —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 Spanish Lavandula stoechas matic flavor to foods. They can be used fresh or dried and can be stored frozen. This small thorny tree is well Silver-green foliage. Fast-growing and great for containers. suited to container growing. It can bloom year-round H068 Kew Red ß—Red-violet blooms. Very decorative for edging. 18” and may bear small, very bumpy inedible green fruit. H069 Lace Violet ß—Bushy and fragrant with deep violet flower spikes capped Í —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 North Country with twisty rosy feathers. Blooms early. 24” ß H070 Madrid Pink ß—Lavender-pink bracts with dark purple flowers. 24–36” H076 Lovage Levisticum officinale Herbalist Guild —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 Leaves have a strong celery taste and are used to flavor Members of the North Country Herbalists Guild, located H071 Sweet Lavandula heterophylla ß soups, stews and casseroles. Has been used as a love charm. Flowers in umbels. Perennial. 36-72” Í∏ÇÂ in the Info Booth under the stairs, will once again be One of the most productive, fragrant, and tallest lavenders. Sturdy, straight —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 available to help shoppers with their herb selections. stems. 36–48” —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 H077 Marjoram, Sweet Origanum majorana ß NCHG sponsors monthly meetings on the first H072 Twickel Purple Lavandula angustifolia ‘Twickel Purple’ Wednesday of every month. Meetings are open to the A mild, sweet oregano. Used in vinegars, soups and Compact, bushy plant with purple flowers. 24” —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 dressings. Add fresh leaves to salads. Good herbal public. At our meetings we sponsor a local speaker to bath. Excellent for bees. Tender perennial. 18” discuss topics designed to advance the study of the —See also the hardiest lavender, Cynthia Johnson, in Rare Plants, page 8 Í∏´ÇÂ∫ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 therapeutic use of herbs. www.nchg.org www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 7 Herbs Oregano Origanum vulgare Rosemary continued Thyme Thymus vulgaris Wondering about Essential for Italian cooking. Leaves can be used fresh H113 Gold Dust ◊ß—Rosemary with a twist. The Bushy, cushion-forming sub-shrub. Small leaves and or dried in tomato sauces, soups, meat, fish and salads. dark green central band of these aromatic leaves wiry structure. Ornamental as well as culinary and the new herbs Í∏ÇÂ∫ Perennial. is surrounded by bright yellow margins. Deep- soothing tea. Easy to grow. Very hardy. Excellent for this year? H095 O. vulgare ß—12-36” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 blue flowers form in spring. Drought tolerant. butterflies and bees. Used medicinially for sore throats ç and coughs. Good potted. Perennial.ÍÇÂ˝ ∫ H096 Jim Best ß—Ornamental oregano with semi-trail- 36-48” ß ß ing foliage marbled with gold—nice contrast with H114 Gorizia —Robust rosemary with equally robust H134 English —6” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 See page 22 for its purple stems and purple-green bracts that sur- white-backed leaves. Large, light lavender-blue H135 Caraway ß—6” round the pink summer flowers. Plants are great flowers in spring. Good plant for evergreen tex- H136 Elizabeth ß—Bright green leaves, good culinary an article on for edging or in containers. Leaves may be used for tural contrast in the garden. Densely packed aptitude. 6–8” branches of dark green needles. 48” H137 ß cooking with cooking, and the flowers make an edible garnish. ß English Miniature —Very tiny leaves. forms a Can be cut back hard in late June for compactness H115 Spice Island —A pungently flavored rosemary. thick, spreading patch of medium green. 1-3” Upright habit. Good for topiaries. 24-36” H138 ß Asian herbs. and to refresh the foliage. Drought-tolerant once ß French —10” established. Best in part shade. Up to 30” wide. 12” H116 Tuscan Blue —Upright habit and slightly glossy H139 Gold Lemon ß—6” H097 Hot and Spicy ß—More strongly flavored than foliage. 36” —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 H140 Lime ß—Bright green foliage, similar to lemon regular oregano. Annual. 18–24” H117 Seed-grown, but with a head start ß—Same as thyme. Pink flowers, citrus scent. Hardy. 6-12” H098 Santa Cruz ß—Showy variety with compact hop- H109 but an older plant in a large pot. 12” H141 Silver Edge ß—Narrow-leaved with silver-gray like rosy flowers and dark green foliage. May —in a 1 gal. pot $8.00 foliage. Compact and great for containers. 4” H142 ß survive our winters. 10” —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 Sage, Culinary Salvia officinalis Silver Posie —White-edged leaves. 10” —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 H099 Oregano, Cuban ß◊ Used traditionally in poultry stuffing and sausage. Plectranthus amboinicus variegatus Wonderful in salads, egg dishes, breads and vegetable —See also Creeping Thyme, page 19 Large, furry, aromatic leaves with a white margin. Used dishes. Sage is used to freshen breath, as a nerve tonic H143 Tong Ho ß◊ in Caribbean cooking and as a substiute for sage in and digestive. Dried leaves among linens discourage Chrysanthemum coranarium derssings. 24” Í∏ —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 insects. Excellent for bees. Perennial, but not reliable here. 20” spacing.Í´ÇÂ˙ Delicious and aromatic, the leaves are great for salad, H100 Oregano, Mexican Poliomintha sp. ß stir fries and soups. An old-fashioned garden plant of H118 Common ß—24” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Europe, its popularity has spread throughout Asia. The Shrub-like plant with pale green leaves and a unique H119 Berggarten ß—Broad leaves with silver accents, leaves are usually blanched briefly to soften them and peppery flavor. Grows large quickly. Deer-resistant ornamental. Good flavor. 18” deepen their color, but young leaves can be served raw. annual with light pink tubular flowers, beloved of H120 Fruit Scented ◊ß—Large lime green heart- Add them to cooked dishes at the last minute. Cut hummingbirds. Annual. 36” ÍÇ˙ shaped leaves smell of sweet tropical fruit. 24- back the plant for a second crop. Annual. 12–24” ∏ —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 36” —four plants in a pack $2.00 H101 Papalo ß◊ H121 Icterina ß—Gold and green foliage. Compact and H145 Verbena, Lemon Aloysia triphylla ß Porophyllum ruderale macrocephalum decorative, great for containers. 12-15” H122 Pineapple ß—Sweet pineapple scent with red Tender perennial; can be potted and wintered inside. An ancient Mexican herb with piquant and ornamental flowers. Yellow-green foliage. Blooms late sum- Wonderfully fragrant lemony herb. Light green pointed green leaves. Sometimes referred to as “cilantro on mer or early fall. 48” leaves. Great for topiaries. 36” ÍÂ steroids,” it has a complex flavor. Unlike cilantro, this H123 Purple ß—Bluish leaves and flowers, lovely in —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 herb retains its flavor after drying. Good in soups, Í containers. 24-36” ◊ salads, tacos, beans and meats. Annual. 36” H124 Tricolor ß—Green, pink and white foliage. Very H146 Vietnamese Balm —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 attractive. 15” —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 Elsholtzia ciliata Parsley, Curly Petroselinum hortense H125 Savory, Winter Satureja montana ß In Vietamese cuisine this lemony herb is called rau kinh gioi and is among the leafy herbs served with soups Quintessential garnish, chock full of vitamins. Peppery-flavored leaves used green or dried for sauces, and grilled meats. Pale purple flowers bloom in flat Promotes healthy skin. Can be chewed to freshen stuffings, soups, stews, lentils and bean dishes. Makes spikes in fall. May be aggressive, spreading by both breath (not just for humans—add it to your dog’s food, a nice tea that is useful for stomach aches. Perennial. seed and rhizomes. 24” Í —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 too). You can dig one up in the fall and pot it for fresh 16” Í∏ÇÂ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 greens in the winter. Biennial. 6” spacing. 12” H147 Yerba Buena Clinopodium douglasii ß Í∏ÇÂ∫ H126 Sorrel, French Rumex scutatus ß Mat forming, aromatic, drought-tolerant perennial H102 ß —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Early season greens with tangy lemon flavor. Long- with small glossy green leaves. Has a pungent spicy H103 Ø —four plants in a pack $2.50 lived perennial that can sustain frequent and severe mint scent and flavor. 4–6” Í∏˝å cutting. Everyone should have some! Great in soup or —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 Parsley, Italian Petroselinum hortense salad. 24” ÍÇÂ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Same as curly parsley but with flat leaves. 12” Í∏ÇÂ∫ H127 Spikenard, American Aralia racemosa Stately white plumes followed by clusters of black H104 ß —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 A Note from Mr. Yuk berries. A great landscape plant, too. Roots used in H105 Ø —four plants in a pack $2.50 rootbeer. 36–60” Í∏˜Â —in a 1 quart pot $7.00 We mark some plants in the catalog with a Mr. Yuk sign. H106 Patchouli Pogostemon heyneanus ß H128 Stevia Stevia rebaudiana ß These are plants known to be toxic in some way to humans. Tropical native to the East Indies. Used for the fra- Sweeter than sugar! The South American herb you’ve We do this because we care about your health, but the issue grance of the dried leaves. 12” Í read about as a sugar replacement. Í∏ÇÂ 12” —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 is complex, so please read the full-length article about this H107 Pineapple Weed ◊ H130 Sweet Annie ß on our website. Matricaria discoidea Artemisia annua ‘Sweet Annie’ There are, however, a few plants in the sale that are A petal-less chamomile with greenish-yellow dome- This fast growing annual herb has a fabulous fragrance shaped flowers that exude a pineapple aroma when and fern-like foliage. Great for making scented wreaths particularly poisonous, capable of causing serious crushed. Good for tea. Thrives in poor soil, footpaths or potpourri. Reseeds heavily. Native to Ethiopia, it is illness or death to humans: or roadsides. Flowers in early summer, then dies. Its the recently discovered source of a new treatment for seed germinates in late summer, then the small plants ÍÂ malaria. 48” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Common name Botanical name Catalog number over-winter to bloom the following season. 2–16” ß Í∏˜´ÇÂ˝ —four plants in a pack $2.00 H131 Tarragon, French Angel’s Trumpet Datura or Brugmansia A013, A014, A578A Artemisia dracunculus H108 Red Shiso Perilla frutescens crispa ß Strong licorice-flavored herb. Good in vinegar. Root Castor Bean Ricinus communis A083–A085 Ornamental purplish-red cinnamon-scented leaves are can be potted in late fall for winter windowsill use. 36” Foxglove Digitalis P230–P238 used in Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine in sushi and ÍÇÂ —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 spring rolls, sauces, salads, stir fry. A beautiful contain- Monkshood Aconitum P404–P407 er accent. Reseeding annual; seedlings emerge in June. H132 Tarragon, Mexican Tagetes lucida ß †π 24-36” Í∏´Ç —six plants in a pack $4.00 Blessed with the sweetness of licorice, this dark green Oleander Nerium oleander A593 Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis tender perennial is handsome in the garden and will not reseed in Minnesota. Can be used as a substitute ¥ Enhances many meat and veggie dishes, vinegars and for French Tarragon, although somewhat milder in fla- It is generally a bad idea to go chewing on ANY plant that is dressings. Use for a refreshing bath or hair rinse. vor. 36” Í —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 not clearly for human consumption, Mr. Yuk sticker or no. Perennial in warmer zones; here you’ll need to winter it indoors. Likes poor soil and not too much water. H133 Tarragon, Russian ß We get expert advice on this issue, but individuals vary and Suitable for bonsai. Deer usually don’t eat rosemary. Artemisia dracunculus ÍÇÂ experts do not know everything. Hardy and vigorous, spreading at the roots. Actually H109 Seed-grown ß—12” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 prefers poor soils and tolerates drought and neglect. Use Mr. Yuk as your guide, use common sense, and be H110 Athens Blue Spire ß—Upright plants with blue While not as strongly aromatic as its French cousin, it careful out there. And happy gardening! blooms. 18” produces more leaves from spring onwards that are H111 Barbeque ß—Upright, long-stemmed rosemary mild and good in salads and cooked food. Perennial. Í perfect for topiary and for making barbeque 36” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 A full-length article about this can be found on our website: skewers. Small pale blue flowers from mid to late spring. Large needles. 24–48” www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/archives/395 H112 Creeping ß—Low growing. 6” —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 Another article by Mr. Yuk about responsible gardening can be found at www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/archives/471 8 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Rare and Unusual Peony continued Perennials U019 Gail Tischler—Medium pink, cupped Japanese form. Tender Perennials Blooms late on tall strong stems. (Tischler 1964) 36” U001 Anemone, Wood ◊ U020 John Harvard—(P. officinalis x P. l a c t i fl o r a ) Single, some- You can over-winter these plants as house plants in some cases, Anemone nemorosa ‘Viridiflora’ times almost double very dark red. Does not fade. Early or by letting them die back and keeping in a cool, dry place. bloomer with tall, strong stems. (Auten 1939) 36” We’ll be happy to discuss winter requirements with you. An unusual spring-blooming anemone for the collector’s garden. U021 Laura Dessert—Double anemone form. Blooms begin with Double blooms are like green pompoms, surrounded by lacy U046 Begonia, Raquel Wood ◊ a distinct lemon yellow ball of petals, gaining a pink cast foliage. ∏¥ —in a 3.5” pot $16.00 Begonia (Bow-Nigra x manicata Aureo-maculata) over time. Strong grower and generous bloomer. Holds col- U002 Bloodroot, Double Sanguinaria canadensis ◊ or when cut early and brought in for display, where its fra- Named for the woman who was the first director of Friends grance can be admired. (Dessert 1913) 32” School. Green leaves with dark brown edges and marks, pink to These rare flowers look like miniature water lilies. The buds pop rose flowers. (Kusler 1961) 12” ∏Ó† —in a 4” pot $5.00 up in early spring followed by tightly rolled silver-green leaves U022 Mary Brand—Dark claret-red, rose-type double blooms that unfurl to as much as 8” wide. Prefers moist, humus-rich with a brilliant sheen. Exceptional cut flowers in midsea- Cactus ◊ soil. 10–12” ∏˜ —in a 3.5” pot $20.00 son. (Brand 1907) 28” Í∏† U023 Moonstone—Translucent blush pink double; the center fades Unusual cacti for your succuluent collection. Elm, Miniature Ulmus parvifolia to white. Exquisite midseason rose-formed blooms. Very fra- U047 Orange Spine, Mammilaria spinosissima—Pincushion shape ¥ Truly a miniature elm, perfect for rock gardens, bonsai or (dare grant. APS Gold Medal Winner. (Murawska 1942) 36” with bright orange spines. 12” we say it) an outdoor model railroad (probably O gauge). Winter U024 Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt—Fully double, light-pink U048 Purple Spine, Echinocereus pectinatus var. rubrispinus— protection recommended. Í‰ water-lily-like blooms with overlapping, cupped petals Cylindrically shaped with spines. Pink to pink-purple flow- enfolding a rosebud center. Very fragrant, free flowering, ers bloom mid spring to mid summer. Keep dry in winter. U003A Hokkaido—Will reach 1’ in five years, taking 30 years to midseason. APS Gold Medal Winner. (Franklin 1932) 6–12” —in a 3” pot $10.00 reach 3’. Bark becomes corky with age. 1–3’ 28–36” —in a 4” deep pot $18.00 U049 Orange-Capped—Grows an orange crown. 12” U025 P. mascula x P. officinalis—A rare hybrid of two wild species. —in a 3” pot $15.00 U003B Seiju ◊—Toothed, glossy leaves and mottled bark. Lavender-pink blooms. Surprisingly fertile for further Often used for bonsai. Resistant to dutch elm disease. breeding options. 24” U050 Carrion Flower, Dwarf Stapelia sp. ◊ 2–10’ —in a 1 gal. pot $19.00 U026 P. officinalis—Grown with wild-collected seed from the Star-shaped flowers with an admittedlt unpleasant odor. U004 Four O’Clocks,Wild Mirabilis multiflora ◊ Italian Alps. Lavender-pink species with blue-green foliage Resembles a cactus with gray-green, velvety stems that branch and compact plant habit. Early blooming. 24” up from their base. 6–8” Í∏† —in a 4.5” pot $7.50 Mature plants are covered in magenta-pink flowers that open at U027 Paula Fay—Glowing, shocking pink double. A very popular ◊ one time. Native to the short grass prairie of Colorado, it is a early bloomer. Excellent foliage. APS Gold Medal Winner. U051 Desert Rose, Smooth Adenium glauca xeric species with a deep-growing taproot. Good in any soil, even (Fay 1968) 35” π South African succulent with large, green swollen trunk base clay, where it will get plenty of sun and heat. Once established, U028 Philomele—Also called Vadius. Anemone-pink with a cen- and large flat leaves almost like a five-leaf clover. Greenish cream it's best with very little watering. Seed wild harvested from ter that is amber and grows larger. Wonderful fragrance; flowers. Base prefers shade, leaves need more light, but keep out Íå˙ Chaffee County, Colorado. 36–48" wide by 15–18” wide early mid-season. (Calot 1861) 30” of stong sun. Acidic soil. Keep fairly dry in winter. 36” Í∏¥† ¥π —in a 3.5” pot $7.00 U029 Ramona Lins—Double pale pink to white blooms. Mid-late —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 Lady’s Slipper Cypripedium bloomer. (Lins 1942) 38” ß◊ U030 Sea Shell—Huge, satiny lilac-pink single blooms. Very U052 Dutchman’s Pipe, Brazilian Lady’s slippers want cool soil and morning sun. Blooming size long-blooming, as side buds continue the show. Midseason, Aristolochia gigantea plants; rootstock rescued from development by the DNR’s con- Free flowering and vigorous. An APS Gold Medal Winner. ∏˜ Spectacular flowers, up to 12” long are mottled white and red- tracted agent. (Sass 1937) 48” dish-brown and have a lemon scent. Heart-shaped leaves. Can be U005 Large Yellow, C. pubescens—The easiest of all orchids to U031 Sweet May—Single salmon pink four-way hybrid. Early. trained to grow in a hanging basket. 15–20’ Í∏† grow, and can live up to 100 years. Blooms in May. Most (Saunders 1957) 24” —in a 4.5” pot $15.00 π U032 White Cap—Stunning Japanese form with very dark pink shade-tolerant of the lady’s slippers. 12–18” Echeveria, Giant Echeveria U006 Small Yellow, C. parviflorum—Often found in wetlands, but guard petals and a crisp white center. APS Gold Medal does well in upland gardens, too. 12” Winner. (Winchell 1956) 32” —in a 1 gal. pot $19.00 Rosette-forming succulents in a range of colors and shapes.Í† —in a 5.5” pot $35.00 U033 Chocolate Soldier—Semi double black-red hybrid. The U053 Silver Spoons ◊—Bluish, spoon-shaped leaves can grow U007A Lavender, Cynthia Johnson flower form can be Japanese-form or nearly a bomb some into a ball-shaped succulent. —in a 6” pot $8.00 years or on the same plant. (Auten 1939) 28” Lavandula angustifolia ‘Cynthia Johnson’ ß U054 Curly ◊—Various hybrids including a great orange as U034 Coral Charm—Rare coral-peach tones with a cupped, old- well as pink. Selected by Betty Ann Addison of Rice Creek Gardens for its abili- fashioned, rose-shaped bloom. Very vigorous, semi-double, U055 Fire and Ice ◊—Rosettes of wide pale blue-green leaves ty to survive our winters. Probably the only lavender that will truly early APS Gold Medal winner. Strong stems; good cut with smooth rose margins. Stalks of coral pink flowers. grow as a perennial in Minnesota. —in a 2.5” pot $7.00 flower. (Wissing 1964) 32–36” —in a 2 gal. pot $29.00 —in a 6” pot $15.00 U007B Mulberry, Weeping Morus alba ◊ Peony, Woody Paeonia suffruticosa U056 Impatiens, Yellow Impatiens repens ◊ Umbrella-shaped small tree. These baby trees should be staked Woody peonies require at least four to five hours of sunlight daily. Very sweet plant with small, round, reddish leaves on a succu- and pruned to develop a single trunk, then allowed to cascade. Good drainage is essential in a loamy soil with high humus content lent stem. Prostrate habit, hugging the ground tightly if planted Grown from cuttings taken from a century-old tree growing in to a depth of at least 24”. They grow best in acidic soil with a pH of in the garden. It is at its best in a pot on a pillar where it can cas- St. Paul. Unlike most commercially available weeping mulber- 6.5 to 7.5. Once established, you will be rewarded each year with cade beautifully. Flowering is sparse but the large yellow snap- ries, this one has fruit—tasty berries in mid summer. 20’ in a an abundance of beautiful flowers. Í∏ ¥ hundred years. Í∏ —in a 4” pot $12.00 dragon-type blooms are nice. Good in hanging baskets. U035 Dark Red U036 Lavender U037 Maroon Í∏Ó‰†π —in a 2.5” pot $5.00 Peony, Memorial Day Paeonia officinalis U038 Orange, ‘Kinkaku’ U039 Salmon Pink U040 Yellow U057 Monkey Puzzle Tree ◊ Old-fashioned double peonies. Peonies are long-lived perennials, —in a 1 gal. pot $30.00 Í∏¥ Araucaria araucana blooming heavily in late May and June. —see other peonies, page 18 In its native Chile, this “living fossil” conifer (related to the U008 Rosea Plena—Pink blooms with a spicy fragrance. 32” U041 Pine, Dwarf Siberian Pinus pumila U009 Rubra Plena—Deep red. 32” —in a 1 gal. pot $16.00 Norfolk Island Pine) can grow to be 150’ tall and 2,000 years Low, spreading habit and bluish green evergreen five-needle foliage old, but you can have it in a pot. The tree has armor of overlap- Peony, Hidden Springs Paeonia ◊ and edible nuts. Often called Japanese stone pine because its hori- ping sharply pointed leaves that cover its trunk and branches. †π We have limited quantities of these varieties from Harvey zontal branches are reminiscent of Japanese gardens. Extremely —in a 3.5” pot $15.00 winter hardy. 9’ wide and tall ÍÇ π —in a 6” pot $14.00 Buchite of Hidden Springs Flower Farm (formerly of Rice Creek U058 Sapphire Tower Puya alpestris ◊ Gardens). Names and years in parentheses indicate the origina- U042 Pine, Japanese White Pinus parviflora tor and year. All are P. lactiflora unless noted otherwise. Í ¥ Terrestial bromeliad from Central and South American. Silvery Young trees are dense and conical, while older trees develop a light green, spiny leaves; pineapple-shaped, turquoise green U010 Battle Flag—Japanese form in glowing deep red. Midseason picturesque form, flat-topped with lower branches shorter than flower clusters with orange anthers on erect 48–60” stems after bloom. (Nicholls 1941) 32” upper branches. 30–70’ wide and tall Í —in a 6” pot $14.00 10 years. Requires abundant water and humidity. Treat as a suc- U011 Buckeye Belle—Deep mahogany red, almost black, semi- Í† π U043 Redwood, Giant Sequoiadendron giganteum ◊ culent in winter, reducing water. 36” double blooms are cup-shaped with gold center accent. —in a 1 quart pot $8.00 Top-notch cut flower. Very early. (Mains 1956) 30” Grow a piece of history. Trees of this species are among the Voodoo Lily U012 Carol—Double, dark velvety red with large petals arranged largest and oldest living things on Earth. Native only to select as a rosette. Large flowers need support. Great show or cut areas of California, this tree has won increasing interest as an Not house plants, these tender perennials from the collection of flower. Early. (Bockstoce 1955) 28–34” ornamental in other parts of the world. They prefer a cool cli- a local aroid enthusiast should be planted in the garden but U013 Chestine Gowdy—Fragrant, late, double with a bright rose mate and, at least when young, will benefit from a partial shade brought inside for the winter. A care sheet will be provided with pink center with a cream-colored collar. (Brand 1913) 26” setting. Young trees should be watered deeply and often. They each plant.Í∏Ó† U014 Duluth—Large rose-type double white with stiff stems to will grow rapidly, but will die back to the ground, coming back U059 Sauromatum venosum—Shade lover that produces a tubular hold the flowers high. Late. (Franklin 1931) 36” each year as a shrub. Protect from cold winter winds. Can also purplish green flower with dark purple markings, sur- U015 Early Scout—(‘Richard Carvel’ x tenuifolia) Very early single be treated as bonsai. —in a tiny pot $5.00 rounding a blackish purple central spike, making this spike to semi-doubles with dark crimson-red flowers above finely U044 Willow, Baffin Island Salix repens ◊ look like it has been provided its own vase. Following the cut ferny foliage. APS Gold Medal Winner. (Auten 1952) 21” bloom, large green leaves emerge on purple, mottled U016 Edward Steichen—(P. officinalis ‘The Sultan’ x P. lactiflora) A rock garden willow originally from Baffin Island, as seen in stems. Usually blooms in early summer. 24–36” Í‰ Semi-double vivid dark red with large, handsomely twisted Dick and Shirley Friberg’s garden in Roseville. 24” —bagged $6.00 flowers. Spreading habit; early. (Saunders 1941) 30” —in a 4” pot $12.00 U060 Amorphophallus konjac—Reddish purple spathe, each with a U017 Faribo Gold—Tall white Japanese variety with a brilliant U045 Witch Alder Fothergilla major ‘Blue Shadows’ protuding dark brown spadix. Each flower is followed by a yellow center. (Tischler/Brand 1966) 36” solitary, huge leaf, up to 54” long on a mottled stalk. U018 Fuchsia Beauty—A Hidden Springs Flower Farm introduc- Honey-scented bottlebrush flowers in spring, followed by gray- 36–54” —bagged $8.00 tion. Large single blossoms in bright fuchsia stand out in blue-leaves, which contrast nicely with any golden foliaged plant. the garden with no need for support. Burgundy spring In mid-October to late November, the leaves change to a rich red U061 Typhonium giganteum—Produces 12” arrowhead-shaped foliage adds interest. (Buchite 2009) 30” accompanied by shades of orange and dark yellow. Requires little leaves in early summer. In midsummer, a bizarre 10” —in a 1 gal. pot $19.00 pruning; denser growth in sun, more open habit in part shade. flower spike emerges on a short stalk at ground level. Each Í∏ 5–6’ wide and tall. —in a 1 quart pot $12.00 flower is a light purple pitcher with a velvety black lining with a black spadix. 20” —bagged $10.00 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 9 We accept cash, checks, Visa, Garden Perennials MasterCard & Discover P001 Alyssum, Perennial Astilbe continued Beardtongue Penstemon Alyssum montanum ‘Luna’ P023 Bressingham Beauty Pink, A. x arendsii ß— Hummingbird magnets. Fragrant.Í∏ å∫˙ Also called Creeping Basket of Gold. A popular plant Bronze-tinted dark green foliage and bright pink P046 Miniature Bells, P. x mexicali ß—Mixed shades of for the spring rock garden, often seen growing with flowers. August bloom. 36” ***** pink, purple, and rose bloom in spires all summer Rock Cress. It forms a low, trailing mound of silvery- P024 Hennie Graafland, A. simplicifolia—Showy clumps over blue-green rosettes of lance-shaped foliage. grey leaves, bearing masses of bright-yellow flowers in of glossy bronzy foliage topped by clear pink Easy, drought tolerant, and a good cut flower. 15” mid to late spring. Clip plants lightly after blooming to flowers. 15” ***** P047 Prairie Dusk—Ruby-lavender flowers are carried ß maintain a bushy habit. Requires good drainage. P025 Sprite, A. simplicifolia —Miniature astilbe with on strong upright stems. Petals streaked with Í‰ Drought tolerant once established. Evergreen. 4” light pink blooms over dark lacy foliage. Mid/late crimson. 18” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 summer bloom. 1994 Perennial Plant of the Year. P048 Scarlet Queen, P. barbatus ß—Red blooms in May 12” P002 Anemone, Cutleaf ß and June. 18” P026 Straussenfeder (Ostrich Plume), A. thunbergii ß— ß Anemone multifida ‘Rubra’ P049 Pineleaf, P. pinifolius —Native to the southwest, Salmon pink flowers in open feathery arrange- but hardy here. Blooms six to eight weeks in mid- ¥ Carmine-red flowers May–June. 12” ment. 24” wide.36” —in a 1 quart pot $6.00 summer with a profusion of tubular flowers. —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P027 Montgomery ß—Deep red to scarlet flowers with Needle-like foliage. Orange flowers. 8” ‰ Anemone, Fall-Blooming Anemone dark red-bronze glossy foliage changing to green —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Fall-Blooming in the spring. Blooms mid-summer. Tolerates full Anemone Vigorous branching wiry stems with slightly cup- P050 Mountain Scarlet, P. rostriflorus—Red blooms for shade. 20-24” —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 shaped flowers over deeply divided dark green leaves. an extended bloom time. Needs well-drained soil. Stunning display of blooms. They prefer light shade, P028 Avens ß 24” moist, well-drained soil and a little protection.Í∏ Geum flora plena ‘Double Bloody Mary’ P051 Shadow Mountain, P. x mexicali ‘Psmyers’—Violet ‰¥ blooms with white throats marked by dark red vein- Clusters of large, double burgundy red flowers in sum- ing in early summer. 18” —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 P003 Annabella Deep Pink, A. multifida rubra ß— mer. Well-drained soil is a must, as they may die out Carmine-red blossoms June–August. Lacy foliage. in heavy clay soils. 14” Í∏ ‰ See the native Beardtongue, page 52 8–12” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P052 Bee Balm, Bradbury’s ß P004 Robustissima, A. tomentosa ß—A vigorous See Prairie Smoke, a native Geum, page 65 Monarda bradburiana Himalayan anemone with grape-leaf foliage and ß Midwestern native. Pinkish to whitish, purple-spotted single, soft pink flowers. 30” P029 Baby’s Breath flowers in dense heads. Each flower head rests on a P005 September Charm, A. japonica hupehensis ß— Gypsophila paniculata ‘Snowflake Double’ whorl of showy, purplish, leafy bracts. Flowers attract Light pink flowers. 24–48” Í Multitude of white, airy blooms in summer. 36” bees and butterflies when they bloom in May and June. —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 The aromatic gray-green leaves may be used in teas. P006 Japanese, A. japonica hupehensis—Soft pink. 24–36” Baby’s Breath, Creeping Gypsophila repens Forms a 24” wide clump; will not spread as other Bee —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 Balms do. 12–24” Í∏∫˙ Çå —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Lower growing. 5” Í˝ Key P007 Anemone, Snowdrop ß See the native Bee Balm, page 52 Í P030 Alba ß—White. Full sun Anemone sylvestris P031 Rosea ß—Pink. —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Bellflower, Carpathian ∏ Part sun/part shade Í∏ ¥ Fragrant large white flowers in late spring. 12” Campanula carpatica Ó Shade —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Bachelor’s Buttons Centaurea Short, excellent edging plant. Dainty flowers with long Hardy, long-blooming, and durable perennials for bor- blooming season. 8” Í∏ ˝ ‰ ç Attractive foliage P008 Angelica Angelica gigas ders, containers and cut flowers. Large delicate, finely Architectural and dramatic, with huge, bold leaves and fringed flowers. Petals are edible.Í∏ ´ P053 Blue Clips ß ***** ∫ Butterfly-friendly striking flowers produced in mid to late summer in P054 White Clips ***** —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 † P032 Mountain Bluets, C. montana ß—Pale Cold-sensitive: large round clusters. Flowers and stem are a rich, pur- purple/blue flowers. 12” wide by 12–24” tall keep above 40° plish red. Seedpods are beautiful in the garden, as well P055 Bellflower, Clustered P033 Persian Cornflower, C. dealbata ß—Pink flowers Ç Culinary as in the vase. Attracts birds! 48–72” ∏Ó Â Campanula glomerata ‘Superba’ all summer. 36” wide by 24” tall ´ —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 Large clusters of bell-shaped flowers at the end of the Edible flowers P034 Purple Heart ß◊—Bicolored blooms with stems. Mounding foliage. Durable. 24” Í∏ ˝ Ground cover Aster, Alpine Aster alpinus delicate white petals and a purple center. 28–32” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Very compact aster from the Alps, blooms late spring —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Â Medicinal and early summer. Í∏ P035 Amethyst in Snow, C. montana ß—Bicolor P056 Bellflower, Dalmatian Campanula portenschlagiana ‘Resholt Variety’ ‰ Rock garden P009 Beauty Sky Blue ß—Lavender. 10” blooms that are snow white with royal purple P010 Dark Beauty ß—2” deep purple flowers with rich centers, over mounds of silver-green foliage. Robust, mound-forming plant from the mountains of Flowers May–June with some rebloom in fall. 14” Croatia with deep purple, upward facing star flowers. ˜ Minnesota native yellow centers.Will form a low carpet of bright ß green leaves, bearing taller branching stems of P036 Gold Bullion, C. montana —Vivid blue spiky Although it likes to send runners out around the gar- å U.S. native daisy-like flowers from late spring on. 18” wide flowers over bright, clean chartreuse foliage. den, it is worth growing and giving it room to roam, Lovely contrast.12–15” —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 Í‰ 10–12” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 just for its vivid blue flowers. 8–10” ß Saturday restock —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 Aster, Bushy Aster dumosus See also Yellow Hardhead, page 20 π Photo on pp. 28–34 P057 Bellflower, Draping ¥ A shorter fall-blooming aster. Good for butterflies and Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflorus Toxic to humans Campanula kemulariae bees. Í∏ ∫ A useful, hardy plant named for its large, inflated-looking buds, which open into starry, bell-shaped flowers. Small shiny blue flowers grow above serrated leaves. P011 Alert ß—Double crimson red blooms. 10–12” Í∏ Easy to grow.Í∏ ‰ Plant has a spreading habit. 12” P012 Professor Anton Kippenburg—Bright clear blue —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 blooms. 10–14” P037 Fairy Snow ß—White blooms with blue veining P013 Wood’s Blue ß—Bright pastel blue-purple. all summer long on dwarf plants. Emerges late, so P058 Bellflower, Japanese Mildew resistant series that blooms for four to six mark its location. 10” Campanula punctata ‘Cherry Bells’ weeks in late summer and fall. Holds up to heat ß P038 Fuji Blue —Beautiful with white lilies. 24” Long red bells with white tips, strong upright habit. and humidity. Good pot plant. 8–12” ß P039 Fuji Pink —24” Vigorous. 24–30” Í∏ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 P014 Wood’s Purple ß—A medium orchid color. 8–12” P040 Hakone Double Blue ß—24” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P041 Sentimental Blue ß—Dwarf version, quick to P059 Bellflower, Octopus ß Aster, New England now on page 52 flower. 6” ***** Campanula ‘Pink Octopus’ P042 Shell Pink—Very light pink. 24” ***** This exotic blossom does not look much like a bell- P015 Aster, Stokes’ Stokesia laevis —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 flower, more like a cute alien creature, with its long, Good for butterflies; relaxed habit and huge blue flow- Barrenwort Epimedium thin, bright pink petals hanging down. Easy to grow ers. Easy to grow, with a long blooming period in sum- and tolerant of most soils. Try planting in front of bur- Also called Bishop’s Hat. Good for dry shade, with mer. Needs winter protection. 12” Í∫ å gundy-leafed foliage, such as a dark Coral Bells. Deer- wiry stems and leaves that appear to float above them. —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 resistant, long-blooming, and attractive to The young leaves are flushed red and then turn green hummingbirds. 10” Í∏ —in a 4.5” pot $10.00 Astilbe Astilbe in early summer. Evergreen in all but the harshest winters. To keep it looking its best, this plant should be Grown for striking plume-like panicles of tiny flowers. Bellflower, Peachleaf Campanula persicifolia sheltered from cold, dry winds. Í∏Ó ˝ ‰ Grow in a deep border or woodland.Í∏∫ Large bell-shaped flowers on tall stems May to June. P043 Yellow, E. sulphureum—From mid to late spring, Foliage is mounding. Durable. Í∏ ¥ P016 Astary Mix, A. x arendsii ß—Fluffy pink, rose or clusters of small flowers with pale yellow sepals white plumes in late spring and early summer. P060 Persian Blue—Large blue blossoms. 36” and primrose-yellow petals hover just above the 12” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 foliage. 12” —in a 3.5” pot $5.00 P017 Astary Rose, A. x arendsii ß—Dark pink. 12” P061 Blue-Eyed Blonde ß—Vigorous chartreuse culti- P018 Taquetti, A. chinensis taquetti ß—Lilac shades. ß P044 Lilafee, E. grandiflorum —Lavender-purple var with a low mound of bright gold leaves that Good cut flower, blooms late summer. Tolerates blooms in spring. 8” are long, narrow, rippling, and notched. Long dry conditions. 36” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 —in a 1 quart pot $8.00 stems bear 1” deep violet-blue bells with frilly P019 Bridal Veil, A. x arendsii ß—White. 36” ***** P045 Bear’s Breeches Acanthus spinosus stamens all summer. 12–18” P020 Deutschland, A. japonica ß—White. 18–24” —in a 4.5” pot $10.00 Very handsome dark green deeply divided leaves with P021 Perkeo, A. crispa ß—Dwarf astilbe with very dark spiny points. Soft mauve flowers. The leaves of P062 Bellflower, Serbian ß and crinkled bronzy-green foliage and hot pink Corinthian columns in ancient Greece are modeled flowers. 10” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Campanula poscharskyana after Acanthus. 48” Í∏ —in a 1 quart pot $7.00 Light lavender-blue, star-shaped flowers on trailing P022 Fanal Red, A. x arendsii ß—Deep red blooms plants. Blooms summer. Drought resistant. Spreads by Peachleaf Bellflower July/August. Bronze foliage. 36” underground runners. 4–8” Í∏Ó ˝‰ —in a 4.5” pot $3.00 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 10 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Garden Perennials Key P063 Betony, Big Stachys grandiflora ß Bleeding Heart, Fringed Dicentra Bugleweed continued Í Full sun Native to central Asia, fabulous landscape plant has Prefers light soil. At home around rocks or ledges. P092 Black Scallop ß—Large scalloped purple-black ∏ Part sun/part shade wonderful wrinkled, hairy foliage in a lush mound and Dislikes hot, dry locations. Spreads slowly to form a leaves show off rich blue flower spikes. Darkest in erect, densely packed spikes of purple-rose flowers. solid colony. Will naturalize in woodland areas. ∏ full sun, it’s a great addition to a black-themed Ó Shade Wonderful cut flower and loved by bees. 48–72” Í∏ å¥ garden or combined with silver or chartreuse ¥ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 foliage. Tolerant of poor soils but does prefer ç Attractive foliage P076 Aurora, D. formosa—Gray-green fern-like foliage P064 Birdsfoot Trefoil, Double with white flowers. Blooms heavily in spring and moisture. Large areas can actually be mowed or ∫ Butterfly-friendly cut with a string trimmer to refresh the foliage. Lotus corniculatus ‘Plenus’ then periodically in the summer. Good cut flower. † Cold-sensitive: 12–15” 36” wide by 3–6” —in a 1 quart pot $4.00 Yes, it is related to the common weed, but this variety keep above 40° P077 Luxuriant Red, D. eximia x formosa—Racemes of ß will NOT self-seed. Double yellow flowers, orange in P093 Bugloss Ç Culinary red flowers from midspring to midsummer. Anchusa azurea ‘Dropmore Blue’ bud. Will form mats where planted. Tolerates foot Spreading. 18” wide. 12” ***** ´ Edible flowers traffic. 4–10” Í‰ ¥ —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 —in Bulbs & Bareroots $4.00 each Smothered in gentian-blue forget-me-not blooms in ˝ Ground cover P065 Bitter Root mid to late summer. (Pronounced “byou-gloss”—think ˙ Bleeding Heart, Old-Fashioned “bugle.”) Looks great with any charteuse foliage. Hummingbird-friendly Lewisia x longipetala ‘Little Plum’ Â Dicentra spectabilis Excellent for back of border. Easy to grow and tolerates Medicinal Í∏ Large intense rose-purple flowers with a touch of This is the classic that grandma used to grow. Í∏Ó ¥ some shade. 48–60” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 ‰ Rock garden orange at first on short upright stems. Lance-like leaves in strong rosettes. Blooms May–June, rebloom- P078 Pink, D. spectabilis—Each spring long arching P094 Burnet, Menzies’ ˜ Minnesota native ing in September. 4” Í‰ —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 sprays are loaded with dozens of heart-shaped Sanguisorba menziesii rose-pink flowers with white inner petals. Root å U.S. native P066 Bitter Root, Siskiyou An assemblage of refined, feathery blue-gray foliage grows a blooming size plant this spring; watch gives way to slender, branching stems and tightly Lewisia cotyledon eager sprouts push up through the soil. 24” ***** ß Saturday restock arranged, finger-length catkin blooms. Earlier to flower Succulent-leaved alpine that prefers partial shade and P079 White, D. spectabilis alba—Exquisite white blos- than other burnets Vivid dark red blooms. 32” Í π Photo on pp. 28–34 good drainage. Compact mix of warm-colored flowers soms. 24” ***** —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 ¥ Toxic to humans with spoon-shaped dark green leaves. Blooms through- —in Bulbs & Bareroots $2.50 each Í∏ ‰ P095 Bush Clover, Weeping out summer. 12” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 P080 Gold Heart—Peach-colored stems with metallic Lespedeza thunbergii ‘Gibraltar’ Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia gold leaves and rich pink flowers. Dormant in About those summer. 24–36” —in a 1 gal. pot $12.00 Spectacular, semi-woody bush with arching branches Blooms summer and fall. Butterflies. Drought-tolerant. of fine leaves loaded with stunning deep lavender, Í∏ å∫¥ ◊ stars… P081 Bleeding Heart, Rock Garden orchid-like flowers in late summer. Great for cascading Í Throughout, you will P067 Goldsturm, R. fulgida ß—Deep yellow flowers Dicentra peregrina over a wall or mixed into a perennial border. 72” notice plants that are with soot-black cone. Performs well. Spreads. 24” Japanese alpine plant with deep pink flowers in late —in a 1 quart pot $8.00 marked with five stars ***** —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 spring. The diminutive clumps of feathery, gray-green P096 Buttercup, Groundcover ◊ (★★★★★). These plants foliage offer great contrast in any rock or trough gar- P068 Blue-Leaved, R. maxima ß—Forms attractive Ranunculus repens ‘Buttered Popcorn’ have been awarded five den. 4” Í∏Ó‰ —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 stars by Heger and clumps of foliage low to the ground. Its bluish- Great underlayment for more upright plants. Yellow Whitman in Growing green leaves with an interesting sheen form Bleeding Heart, Yellow Pseudofumaria flowering in spring with golden variegations on deeply attractive, low clumps. Tall architectural flower Perennials in Cold Climates Formerly listed as Corydalis. Interesting additions to lobed leaves. Likes moist soil (wet feet) up to 1” of as one of the very best stems shoot up to the sky like rockets in mid to the shade garden. Both sport lovely flowers and ferny water, but fine in drier soil, too. Nice in containers. plants available on the late summer and explode into rays of golden yel- foliage, looking good in the garden all season. Blooms Spreads aggressively by runners to fill an area fairly market. low. To 84” —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 until frost. Short-lived perennials, but tend to self-seed quickly. 4–6” Í∏ç˝¥ —in a 3.5” pot $5.00 P069 nicely. Lovely along rock walls and paths.Í∏ ‰ Herbstonne, R. nitida—Bright yellow 5” single P097 Butterfly Bush flowers in fall. Spectacularly tall back of the bor- P082 P. l u t e a ß—Charming tubular flowers like tiny, Buddleia alternifolia ‘Argentea’ der plant that does not require staking. 96” yellow fish darting around the blue-green, deli- Blue-gray leaves with silver undersides. Long arching —in a 1 quart pot $6.00 cate foliage. Blooms all season. 12” π stems of lilac flowers in June. Powerful butterfly attrac- See the native Black-Eyed Susans, page 52 P083 P. a l b a —White flowers with yellow spots. Long tant. Good tall color for back of the border. 48–72” Í flowering period. Tolerates drier conditions ß ∫¥ —in a 1 quart pot $8.00 P070 Blackberry Lily 12–15” —in a small pot $3.00 Belamcanda chinensis —See also Ferny Fumeroot, page 13 Butterfly Weed now on page 52 Iris-shaped leaves and speckled orange flowers on 36” stems in August. When each bloom is done, it twists Bluestar Amsonia Cactus now Prickly Pear, page 54 itself into a cute little spiral (if only daylilies would do Distinctive blue blooms in early summer. Fine, thread- P098 Campion, Moss Silene schafta ß◊ that!). Clusters of shiny seeds look like blackberries— like leaves create bright gold fall color. Clump form- Clusters of tubular, deep magenta flowers with may self-seed. 36” Í∏π ¥ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Í∏ å∫¥ ing. notched petals bloom July-September over moss-like Blanket Flower Gaillardia x grandiflora P084 A. tabernaemontana ß—Steel-blue flowers in June. clumps of lance-shaped leaves. This delicate-looking Compact, bunching plants. Ideal for bedding. Grows Willow-like foliage. 24–48” plant is easy to grow in well-drained soil or rock gar- Í‰π and blooms regardless of heat and drought. Excellent —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 dens. 6-10” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Íå∫ for butterflies and bees. P085 A. hubrecti ◊—A show-stopping plant with a P099 Campion, Sea ◊ P071A Arizona Sun ß—Mounding plants with 3” delicate, feathery appearance. Scores of light blue Silene uniflora ‘Compacta’ bicolor blooms brick and gold. 2005 AAS-win- star-shaped flowers for three to four weeks in ear- Bun of gray-green foliage with fragrant white flowers. ner. 8–10” ly spring. But the real show comes in fall when Blooms June–August. 6–12” Í‰ ß P071B Burgundy —Wine-red flowers, best in full the foliage turns an electrifying golden yellow —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 that literally glows when the sun strikes it. sun. Daisy-like blooms all summer, tolerates ß poor soil and extreme heat. 24–30” Drought and deer tolerant. 36” P100 Candy Lily Pardancanda x norrisii —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 Outstanding intergeneric cross of the Vesper Iris and Blackberry Lily. Blooming July–September. A mix of P071C Fanfare ß—Outlandish red and yellow tubular P086 Bowman’s Root Gillenia trifoliata oranges, yellows, pinks or purples. 24–36”Í petals. 18” π —in a 1 quart pot $6.00 Syn. Porteranthus trifoliatus. One-inch star-shaped white —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Blazing Star Liatris spicata flowers with wine-colored petioles and stems—an ethereal effect in the garden. Blooms early summer. Canterbury Bells Campanula medium Long spikes of violet flowers. Good for butterflies, Good cut flowers. Red fall color. Moist soil. 24–36” A classic cottage garden plant, this biennial bellflower seeds eaten by birds. Best in groups of three to five. Í∏ Âåπ —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 forms a rosette of deep green foliage the first year, and Drought tolerant, but loves water, too. Í∏ å Brunnera, Heartleaf Brunnera macrophylla in the second year sends up multiple stems with 3” Blackberry P072 Floristan White—8–10 cm bulbs. 24–36” π cup-shaped blooms. Native to southern Europe. Í∏ Heart-shaped felted foliage with clusters of small true Lily —in Bulbs & Bareroots, 7 bulbs for $3.00 ß blue flowers like forget-me-nots in spring.Í∏Ó P102 Champion Blue —26” P073 Kobold—10–12 cm bulbs. Larger bulbs will pro- P103 Cup & Saucer Mix ß—Large showy blooms of ß duce many more stems than smaller bulbs. Plants P087 Green leaves 12–18” —in a 1 quart pot $6.00 pink, blue, purple and white. 36–48” are more compact. 12–24” P088 Hadspen Cream ß—Pale green leaves with rich —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 —in Bulbs & Bareroots, 4 bulbs for $3.00 cream-colored margins. Blue flowers. 15” Cardinal Flower now on page 53 P074 Purple—8–10 cm bulbs. 24–36” ∫ —in a 1 gal. pot $12.00 Catmint Nepeta —in Bulbs & Bareroots, 10 bulbs for $3.00 Bugleweed Ajuga reptans Exceptional edging plant. Í∏‰ ˝ —See also the native Blazing Stars, page 52 Excellent shade-loving ground cover. Blue flowers in ∏Óç˝å P104 ß P075 Bleeding Heart, Everblooming ß late spring and early summer. Little Titch —Dense-packed, gray-green leaves form a low-growing mat. Small heads of rich blue Dicentra ‘King of Hearts’ P089 Bronze ß—4–8” ß flowers bloom all summer long. 7–10” Lovely, fine-cut foliage all summer. Compact habit P090 Burgundy Glow —Variegated foliage of bur- P105 Pink Cat ß—Spikes of densely packed pink flow- stays neat all season. Cross between the Japanese gundy, cream and green. Blue flowers in June. ers rise from compact and neat mounds of mid D. peregrina and an American species. Outstanding rosy 4–8” ß green, lightly aromatic foliage. 8–12” pink flowers. Not fussy about soil conditions. 6–8” P091 Mahogany —Lush, almost black-burgundy P106 Walker’s Low, N. x faassenii ß—Blue blossoms ∏Ó‰ ¥ —in a 1 gal. pot $9.00 leaves. 4–8” —four plants in a pack $4.00 with gray-green foliage. One of the U of M’s Tough and Terrific perennials. 2007 PPA Plant of the Year. 24–30” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 11 We accept cash, checks, Visa, Garden Perennials MasterCard & Discover Catmint continued Columbine continued Coral Bells Heuchera species P107 Blue Wonder ß—Spectacular groundcover form. P124 Music Red and Gold ß—Lots of large red and Leaves form low dense mounds. Arching sprays of fra- 6” blue flower spikes. 12–14” ***** gold long spurred flowers. Rich colors. Blooms all grant flowers held well above foliage, late spring into —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 spring and early summer. The plant that turned summer. Mainly grown for the dramatic foliage. Red- Nancy into a gardener. 18” flowered varieties are good for hummingbirds. P108 Catmint, Siberian ß P125 Nana Alba, A. flabellata ß—Pure white flowers. Í∏ç˝å‰˙ Nepeta sibirica ‘Souvenir d’Andre Chaudron’ 8” ***** P150 Bressingham Mix, H. sanguineum ß—Green P126 Nora Barlow, A. vulgaris plena ß—Double pom- Upright habit with larger, medium blue flowers. Very leaves, pink or red flowers. The airy spikes and pom, spurless flowers in pale green and pink. hardy. One of the U of M’s Tough and Terrific perenni- full foliage make this plant a great accent. Í∏ 24–30” ***** als. ***** 24–48” —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 Tolerates shade. 12” ***** P127 Songbird Goldfinch, A. chrysantha ß—Lemon P151 Dale’s Strain, H. americana ß—Marbled leaf with P109 Chinese Lanterns Physalis franchetti ß yellow. U.S. native. 30” ***** cream flowers. 16” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Grown for the decorative orange husks around the P152 Firefly, H. sanguineum ß—Vermillion red blooms small fruit in fall. Lasts almost forever in dried P128 Songbird Mix, A. x hybrida ß—24–30” ***** 24” Í∏ ¥ arrangements. 24–30” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P129 Woodside Gold, A. vulgaris ß—Brilliant golden P153 Palace Purple ß—Mahogany leaves, white flow- P110 Chocolate Flower Berlandiera lyrata yellow leaves brightens the shade border. Blue to ers. Tolerates shade. 10” ***** rose blossoms in late spring. 24” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Clumps of deeply lobed foliage bear soft yellow daisies —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 fragrant of sweet chocolate. Maturing seed capsules P154 Regina ß—Silvered burgundy-bronze leaves, turn into “green eyes.” Easily grown heat-lover. 12” Í P130 Clementine Blue ◊ß—Upward-facing double light pink flowers. 36” —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 ‰ spurless blue flowers resemble a small double —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 P155 Bing Cherry, H. americana ß—Pure red leaves. clematis. Blue-green foliage is attractive all sea- ◊ A North Star introduction. 12” P111 Cinquefoil, Woody son. Excellent as cut flowers. 18–24” P156 Plum Pudding, H. americana ß—Plum-colored Potentilla megalantha P131 Clementine Red ◊ß—Fuchsia-red. 18–24” foliage is outstanding. Holds its color well, even P132 Woodside Variegata, A. vulgaris ◊ß—Green A mound of fuzzy strawberry-like leaves and bright in full shade. White flowers are striking on the Í‰ and yellow marbled leaves, mixed colors. 18–26” yellow flowers. 10–12” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 dark plum stems. 22” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Clematis, Bush Clematis integrifolia P157 Snow Angel, H. sanguineum ß—Light green P133 Clementine Salmon Rose ◊ß—New form of foliage with marbled light cream. Pink flowers. A smaller, non-climbing clematis that likes to grow spectacular double blossoms that look like clema- 10–15” —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 through low shrubbery or be supported by tomato tis blooms, aging from rosy salmon to lavender. cages. Mid-season bloom.Í∏ ¥ P158 Crimson Curls ß—New spring foliage is a brilliant Foliage stays attractive. 12–24” crimson, quickly maturing to deep violet. The Alpine Columbine P112 C. integrifolia—Blue, nodding blooms with four P134 Lime ß—Highly fashionable, with striking lime- unusually tight ruffles are very showy, offering a slightly twisted petals and cream colored anthers, green, spurless, double flowers. 36” nice contrast in color as well as texture to neigh- followed by silvery brown seed heads. 24–36” —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 boring plants. Compact and long-blooming,. —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 See also the native Columbines, page 55 Cream-colored blooms. 18”—in a 3.5” pot $6.00 P113 Rosea, C. integrifolia—Clear sugar-pink, pleasantly P135 Columbine, Dwarf Aquilegia ecalarata P159 Citronelle ◊ß—Large, lobed, lime green scented bell-like flowers with a deep lilac reverse foliage with creamy white flowers in summer. and wavy margins. 48” Also sold as Semiaquilegia. Adorable columbine blooms 10” —in a 3.5” pot $10.00 in dark purple; dainty, airy foliage. Good for troughs. P160 Silver Scrolls ß—Young foliage is silver flushed 15” Í∏ ‰ —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 P114 Clematis, Tube Clematis heracleifolia ß with burgundy, darkens to silver and black as the Coneflower Echinacea purpurea season progresses. Leaf veins resemble cast iron An herbaceous perennial that does not twine around scrollwork. White flowers tinged with pink. 24” surrounding plants or structures. Small, tubular Large reflexed, daisy-like flowers summer to fall. π —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 shaped, scented indigo-blue flowers. The 1”-wide flow- Tolerates hot, dry conditions. Dependable and showy ers are produced in large clusters in the leaf axils. for border and for naturalizing. Good cut flower. P161 Miracle ß—Young foliage is chartreuse with a Blooms July to September. Best clambering over rocks Excellent for butterflies, hummingbirds and heavy smattering of reddish purple in the center. or used as a ground cover. 36–48” wide. 36” Í∏ ˝¥ finches.Í∏ ´å∫ Later, leaves turn a dramatic brick red with a —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P136 Baby White ß—Dainty plants with large blooms. bright chartreuse-gold edge. Silvered undersides and pink flowers a bonus. Heat tolerant. 4–9” P115 Clover, Red Feather Trifolium rubens ß Dwarf form of White Swan. 12” P137 E. purpurea ß—Large pink blooms. 24–36” —in a 4.5” pot $8.00 Large silvery buds open to bright crimson candles. P138 Magnus ß—Rosy-purple petals; good cut flower. P162 Lime Rickey ß—In spring, the foliage emerges a Silvery, hairy leaves too. A magnet for butterflies and 36” glowing chartreuse that settles down to a ruffled, hummingbirds in July and August. 12–24” Í∏∫ P139 Primadonna Deep Rose ß—Dense clumps with frosted lime green. Small, pure white flowers also —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 large flowers. 34” appear in spring on 17” scapes. Contrasts won- P116 Cohosh, Black Actaea racemosa P140 Ruby Star ß—Intense carmine red. 36” derfully with dark foliage such as with black P141 White Swan ß—Large creamy white blooms with Formerly Cimicifuga. Rosettes of green swirling foliage Elephant Ears or purple/burgundy grasses. 8” a coppery cone. 18–24” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 ß support tall candelabra branching stems with pearl-like P163 Caramel, H. villosa —Robust and vigorous. white buds that open to delicate flowers that attract P142 Kim’s Knee High ß—Dwarf purple coneflower. Cream colored flowers over peach colored leaves. bees like crazy in late afternoon. Midwestern native. 18–24” —in a 1 quart pot $8.00 10–15” 60” Í∏Ó Âå¥ —in a 1 quart pot $6.00 P164 Midnight Rose—Unbelievable pink polka dots on P143 Big Sky After Midnight—Dwarf with deep magen- a sport of Obsidian. When the leaves come up in Cohosh, Ramosa Actaea ramosa ta-purple flowers with a black-red cone on black spring, the flecks are pink then lighten to cream stems. 12” Formerly Cimicifuga. Fragrant bottlebrush spires. Good as the season progresses. 10” P144 Big Sky Sundown—Orange and fragrant! Needs for back of border. Featured in Fine Gardening magazine. —in a 4.5” pot $10.00 winter protection. 36” Midsummer bloom. Í∏Ó Âç¥ ß P145 Big Sky Sunrise—Large bright lemon yellow 3–4” P165 Georgia Peach, H. villosa —Huge peachy orange P117 Atropurpurea ß—Mid-summer bloom with fragrant flowers with golden green cones and leaves with a white overlay turn rose purple in deeply serrated and veined purple-green foliage drooping petals. 30” fall. Creamy white flowers. 12–16” ß with ivory-white blooms. 40” P146 Big Sky Twilight—Vibrant rose-red flowers with P166 Obsidian —Black, shiny leaves set off light col- —in a 1 quart pot $11.00 an unusual deep red cone. 24– 30” ors in the garden. 10–13”—in a 4.5” pot $12.00 P118 Pink Spike—Dark bronze-purple foliage with long —in a 1 quart pot $10.00 See also Foamy Bells, page 13 spikes of soft pink flowers in late summer. When P147 Pink Double Delight ß—Fully double, bright Coreopsis Coreopsis we saw this at Squire House Gardens in Afton, we pink. Vigorous, bushy grower. 30” å had to have it. Needs even moisture. 48–60” Yellow daisy flowers in summer. Attracts butterflies. —in a 4.5” pot $10.00 ∫ —in a 1 quart pot $16.00 P148 Tiki Torch, E. purpurea x E. paradoxa ß—Darkest P167 Domino, C. grandiflora ß—Dwarf, golden 3” Columbine Aquilegia orange 4.5” coneflowers with prominent, rounded blooms with brown center. 12–15” Í centers. Spicy fragrance lasts for weeks. Beautiful Graceful, complex flowers with a structure like origa- P168 Early Sunrise, C. grandiflora ß—Double flowers planted with purple salvia. 36” π mi. Beautiful garden performers in a range of colors. through summer. 24” ***** Í —in a 4.5” pot $12.00 Coral Bells Airy foliage. Excellent for butterflies and humming- P169 Zamphir, C. grandiflora ß—Fun, fluted, tubular Í∏ ∫˙ birds. P149 Pink Poodle ◊—At first glance, you might yellow petals. Long bloom time and great color P119 Alpine Blue, A. alpina ß—Low-growing with think this is a fabulous zinnia or dahlia, but it’s impact. Good cut flowers. Blooms June–July. Í large, deep blue flowers midsummer. From cen- one of the newest coneflowers. Fully double, 12–18” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 bright pink puffy flowerheads look a lot like the tral Europe. 18” P170 Dwarf, C. auriculata ‘Nana’ ß—This low bushy ß end of a poodle’s tail. If dead-headed, flowering P120 Biedermeier Mix, A. x hybrida —Semi-dwarf, plant has single, 2” golden daisy flowers from ear- can continue from late spring through to frost. bushy classic columbine in bright colors. 12” ly spring into fall if old blooms are removed. Good fresh cut or dried flower. 24” π ***** Drought-tolerant and deer resistant. ***** 12” P121 Black Barlow, A. vulgaris plena ß—Fully double, —in an 8” pot $16.00 Í∏ spurless, purple black flowers above fern-like See the native Coneflowers, pages 53 and 55 P171 Rising Sun, C. grandiflora ß—Double/semi- mid-green leaves. 28” double golden blooms with red flecks at center. ß P122 Blue Star, A. caerulea —Large blue flowers with Early to bloom. 24” å long spurs. 24” P172 Sunfire, C. grandiflora ß—Single flowers have ß P123 Leprechaun Gold, A. vulgaris —Variegated golden yellow petals with a contrasting burgundy gold/chartreuse and dark green foliage and purple base. Forms an attractive mound. 20” flowers. Wonderful contrasted with dark foliage —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 plants. 24–30” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 12 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Daylily Definitions Spider: Long, narrow petals Tetraploid: Larger blooms on husky plants Garden Perennials Extended: Blooms into evening Reblooms: Blooms again after initial flush Early: Mid-season: Late: Daylilies Hemerocallis Í∏´ Late June/early July Late July Mid to late August ß ◊ ◊ All daylilies P198 Autumn Red P593 Kobie Hager P602 Ralph Henry Bright red. Very easy to grow and prolific bloomer. Apricot-orange, midseason bloomer. From Minnesota Red and yellow blooms midseason. 28” —$3.00 each can be found Vigorous but not invasive. To 28” Íπ breeding. 34” —$4.00 each P603 Red Top ◊ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 ◊ on the shelves P594 Lemon Crisp Red with a star-shaped yellow throat. Late bloomer. P586 Bela Lugosi Large, fragrant yellow blooms. 36” —$4.00 each 32” —$3.00 each in the north- Large, 6” very dark deep purple with a bright lime P595 Little Joe ◊ P604 Ruby Stella east corner of green throat. Strong tetraploid with sturdy stem. Award-winner with sunfast color, blooms midseason. 2.5” rose-red blooms with a green throat. Midseason. Re-blooming dwarf with 3” slightly fragrant, intense the building 33” —$7.00 each 30” —$4.00 each scarlet or wine-red flowers. Late June bloom and then throughout the summer. 18” —$4.00 each except the P587 Bitsy ◊ P596 Mary Reed P605 Salieri potted daylily Cute, short. Early bloomer and rebloomer. Yellow. 16” Beautiful purple bi-tone with white mid-ribs and yel- Í —$4.00 each lowish-green throat. Extended mid-summer blooms. Tetraploid with 5.5” almost black blossoms. 26” 12–24” —$3.00 each —$3.00 each Autumn Red, P588 Catherine Woodbury P597 ◊ P606 which is Orchid-pink, fragrant flowers July to August. 18–36” Mauna Loa Stella D’Oro located on —$3.00 each Fragrant 5” gold tangerine blend with crimped red wire Miniature ruffled bright golden blooms, fragrant, late ◊ edges, some rosy blush and a light green throat. spring through late fall. —$3.00 each P589 Entrapment 18–24” π —$4.00 each the Perennial 6” lavender-purple blooms with a bright yellow center P607 Strawberry Candy P598 Moonlit Masquerade tables. and ruffled edges. Mid-season. 26–28” —$5.00 each Strawberry pink blend with rose-red eye-zone and ◊ Early to midseason bloom. 5.5” flowers, creamy white edge, and a golden green throat. 4.25” blooms. Early to P590 Ice Carnival with a dark purple eye and a picotee edge. Tetraploid. mid-season rebloomer. Tetraploid. 26” —$3.00 each The closest thing to a white daylily with slightly ruf- 26” —$4.00 each P608 Summer Flair ◊ fled, near-white petals with a pale yellow watermark ◊ and a lime green throat. The fragrant flowers actually P599 Night Beacon Velvet red with a darker sheen in the center and a light sparkle as if sprinkled with diamond dust. Repeat Dark black-purple flowers with chartreuse centers. green throat. Late-season bloomer 30” Í bloomer. 25–27” —$3.00 each Early midseason. Reblooms. 24–36” —$3.00 each —$3.00 each P591 Janice Brown ◊ P600 Pet Lamb ◊ P609 Tropic Tangerine ◊ Pink flowers, with a rose-pink eyezone. Blooms early Yellow midseason. Tall stems with multiple small flow- 6” coral-apricot flowers, late bloomer. 24–36” midseason. 18–24” —$4.00 each ers. 30–36” —$3.00 each —$4.00 each P592 Kindly Light ◊ P601 Purple d’Oro P610 Yasim ◊ Midseason yellow-green spider. 24–36” π This miniature day lily has small reddish-purple flow- Pale melon flowers with a slight fragrance. Blooms ear- —$3.00 each ers with ruffled edges and yellowish throats. Repeat ly midseason, reblooming. 24–36” —$4.00 each blooms, typically from May through autumn. 24” π —$4.00 each

Coreopsis continued P183 Cranesbill, Dwarf Daisy, Shasta Leucanthemum superbum P173 Moonbeam, C. verticillata ß—Sparkling creamy- Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Karmina’ Classic cut flowers.Í´ yellow flowers float on lacy foliage. One of the Low-growing and compact with long runners. Finely P191 Alaska ß—Single, white with yellow centers. 24” π best. Blooms July to fall. 15–18” cut foliage with outstanding fall color. May bloom ***** ß P174 Zagreb, C. verticillata — Bushy, slowly spread- again in fall if the foliage is sheared after the first P192 Crazy Daisy ß—Fluffy double white flowers. 30” ing perennial. Clear yellow flowers. Dependable bloom. Plant in well-drained soil. Try it scrambling π and easy. It has five stars for a reason! ***** 15” over a rock wall or along a garden path. Intense pink P193 Snow Lady ß—10” Í Í∏ ˝ —in a 1 quart pot $6.00 flowers all summer. 24” wide by 9” tall P194 Sonnenschein ß—Pale lemon-yellow daisies with —in a 1 quart pot $5.00 P175 Pink, C. rosea ‘Sweet Dream’ ß—Small light pink golden-yellow centers measure 3-5” across. flowers with a rose ring around a yellow center in Cranesbill, Meadow Geranium pratense Younger flowers are more yellow especially when given some afternoon shade, while mature flow- mid-summer. Moist soil. Spreads to quickly form Great looking foliage all season, including nice fall ers are creamy white. 30–36” a large clump. Attracts butterflies. Finely cut color. Í∏ foliage. 18” Í —in a 1 quart pot $7.00 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P184 G. pratense ß—Flower color may range from P195 Broadway Lights—Large daisies open bright yel- white to blue or violet. 24–30” See also the native Coreopsis, page 53 low and turn shades of cream to pure white as P185 Tiny Monster ß—Bright magenta blooms non- they mature. Blooms late spring to early summer, Cranesbill, Big-Foot stop. Vigorous growth. 12” reblooms if deadheaded. May need winter protec- Geranium macrorrhizum —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 tion. 18–24” One of the U of M’s Tough and Terrific perennials. P186 Cranesbill, Orkney Cherry P196 Sunny Side Up—White double-petalled 2-3” Ground cover with spring flowers; spreads by rhi- daisies with a raised, knobby gold center. Aptly Í∏Ó ˝ Geranium ‘Orkney Cherry’ zomes. named—the blooms look like breakfast! 12–18” From a Scottish island, this heavy-blooming hardy P176 Dwarf, Bevan’s Variety ◊ß—Deep magenta —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 geranium has finely cut bronze foliage and bright pink 1” flowers. Foliage tinted red and bronze in fall. flowers with spidery cerise veins and white throats. P197 Daisy, Thread Petal 18–24” wide 9–12” π Although a spreader, it won’t choke anything out or Inula orientalis ‘Grandiflora’ P177 Walter Ingwersen ß—Glossy, broad, five-lobed take over. June–September. 10-12” Í∏π light green leaves. Soft pink flowers. ***** 12–15” Forms a dense clump of long, pointed leaves and stiff —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 unbranched stems topped with bright flower heads. P187 Culver’s Root, Blue Bold orange-yellow daisies whose lovely, wavy, shaggy, P178 Czakor ß—Magenta flowers on super tidy and Veronicastrum sibericum spidery petals are reminiscent of a Van Gogh painting. uniform foliage, extremely aromatic leaves. 15” Makes a good cut flower. 30” Í∏ ‰ —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 Blue-lilac tubular flowers in late summer; great for cut- —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 ting. Upright stems with leaves in whorls. 60” Í∏ Cranesbill, Bloody Geranium sanguineum —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 Daylilies see box, above Cup-shaped flowers. Foliage turns vivid blood-red in ß fall. Heat and drought tolerant.Í∏ P188 Cupid’s Dart Catananche caerulea Delphinium Delphinium Neat 24” clumps of silver-green foliage. Excellent cut Colorful flower spikes rise above lobed leaves. Blooms P179 Dwarf, G. sanguineum nanum ß—Pink to reddish flowers, fresh or dried. Silvery lavender-blue flowers from summer to fall.Í∏ ¥ purple blooms. 12” ***** —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 with violet centers. 20-36” Í∏ P199 Blue Butterfly, D. chinensis ß—Shorter form. 14” P180 New Hampshire Purple ß—Red-purple flowers, —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P200 Blue Mirror, D. grandiflorum ß—Navy blue flow- long blooming season. 12–18” ***** ers. 24” ***** P181 Striatum ß—Short mounds of dark-green foliage. P189 Cyclamen P201 Blue Pygmy—The shortest one. 10” Smothered in stunning light pink flowers with Cyclamen hederafolia ‘Amaze Me Silver Rose’ P202 Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom, D. x elatum contrasting bloodshot veining. 12” ***** Blooms in fall the first year. Leaves similar to English ß—Scarlet-red spikes on first-year plants. 36” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 ivy. Small pink flowers. It’s being marketed as a hardy ***** perennial; let us know how it does for you. 4” ∏Ó P182 Bloody, G. sanguineum—Pink to reddish purple P203 Magic Fountains Mix, D. x elatum ß—Seven sepa- —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 blooms. 12–15” —in a 1 quart pot $5.00 rate shades of blue and white. 36” ***** P190 Daisy Fleabane Erigeron aurantiacus ß P204 Pacific Giant Astolat, D. x elatum ß—Pink shades. Astolat was home to Lancelot’s Elaine in Mat-forming orange daisies from Turkestan. Nearly Arthurian mythology. 60” double 2” blooms with large yellow centers and short, P205 Pacific Giant Black Knight, D. x elatum ß—Deep Delphinium fringe-like burnt-orange petals May–June. Í¥ midnight violet. 48–60” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 13 We accept cash, checks, Visa, Garden Perennials MasterCard & Discover Delphinium continued Foamflower Tiarella P239 Fumeroot, Ferny P206 Pagan Purples ß—Double blooms in rich purples Tiny flowers that are just lovely, but often grown for Corydalis cheilanthifolia and blues on sturdy stalks. Better over-wintering the attractive foliage. See also Foamy Bells. Í∏Ó Dainty, fern-like leaves are lovely until winter. Very and more tolerant of heat and humidity than old- ç˝å early miniature yellow flowers. Leaves stay green in er varieties. 60–72” P221 Pink Bouquet ◊—Compact mound of maple- the garden long after the true ferns have died back. 10” ß Í∏ ‰ P207 Summer Morning —Not tall and spiky like a like leaves with a chocolate star central blotch. —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 classic Delphinium, but dwarf and well-branched Foliage bronzes in fall. Late spring spikes of pink See also Bleeding Heart, Yellow, page 10 with lacy foliage. Delicate pink blooms. 12” & white flowers rebloom through summer. 12” π —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 P222 Wherry’s Foamflower, T. wherryi—Clump-form- Gas Plant Dictamnus albus P208 Dock, Bloody Rumex sanguineus ß ing. Pink and white flowers. Fragrant. 10” Best cultivated in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. It —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 resents being disturbed once established. Star-shaped Ornamental edible foliage with red and purple veins flowers on multiple spikes in early summer. Oil evapo- and red seedheads. Try it for contrast in a mixed con- P223 Heartleaf Foamflower, T. cordifolia—Mounding rating from the leaves can be lit and it will cause a lit- tainer. Lovely in a position in which light shines ground cover with foamy, white flower stalks in tle burst of flames, quickly, not harming the plant through it. May reseed. 15” Í∏ ´π ¥ early spring. Spreads by stolons. 6–12” π itself. Can cause skin irritation. Í∏ ¥ Globe Flower —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 P240 Pink—36” ß P224 Iron Butterfly ß—Unusually long, maple shaped P209 Fairy Foxglove Erinus alpinus P241 White—24–36” π —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 leaves are cool mint green on the edges and deep These winsome pinky-violet flowers are held on wiry purple-black in the middle. Curving stems host ß◊ stems above jagged spoon-shaped leaves grouped in P242 Gentian, Blue Cross densely clustered pink buds and wisps of starlike small tufts. Doesn’t actually resemble a Foxglove but Gentiana cruciata ivory flowers. 16” instead has simple, flat, five-petalled blooms. Plant in P225 Running Tapestry, T. cordifolia ß—Vigorous Attractive leafy stalks topped by groups of 1” deep- wall crevices, in a rock garden or trough. Blooms ground cover with red speckled foliage. White blue flowers. Appreciates rich soil, good drainage, and spring to early summer. Good drainage is essential. Í∏‰ π blooms. 8–12” —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 some light shade in hot summers. 8–12” 2–4” Í‰ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 Foamy Bells Heucherella P210 Fairy Thimbles ß P243 Globe Flower ß Campanula cochlearifolia ‘Bavaria Blue’ A beautiful intergeneric cross between coral bells and Trollius chinensis ‘Golden Queen’ foamflower (Heuchera and Tiarella) introduced in 1955. Key In summer, dainty stems hold many delicate, nodding, Blooms spring through summer with spikes of bell Spring blooms. Truly the queen of the buttercup fami- Í bell-shaped flowers of violet-blue over a rosette of flowers. Neat foliage similar to Foamflower. Does well ly, with strong stems requiring no staking. Each stem Full sun Í∏ ‰¥ small heart-shaped toothed leaves. 6” with hostas and ferns.Í∏Ó ˝ is topped by large bright tangerine blossoms, which are ∏ Part sun/part shade —six plants in a pack $10.00 magnets for butterflies. Thrives in very moist condi- ß Ó Shade P226 Bridget Bloom —Clump-forming, green with tions and poorly draining clay soils, but will adapt to Fern, Japanese Painted brown veins. White and pink flowers. 15–18” Í∏Ó∫ well-drained soil too. 24” ç Athyrium nipponicum —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Attractive foliage ∫ Brings light and color into shady corners. Í∏Ó ˝ P227 Golden Zebra ◊—Frilly leaves are rich brick- ß Butterfly-friendly P244 Goatsbeard Aruncus dioicus † P211 Ghost ß—Cross of American and Japanese paint- burgundy with wide chartreuse-yellow edges. Tiny Cold-sensitive: Tall background plant for wild borders. Slow to estab- ed ferns. Lovely silvery appearance. 24–36” white flowers in spring. You don’t have to give up keep above 40° “bold” because you garden in shade. 18” π lish. Delicate lacy white blooms May–June, Showy, very Ç P212 Pictum—The classic painted fern with soft gray, Í∏Ó π Culinary P228 Sweet Tea ◊—Scalloped copper-orange leaves hardy and heat tolerant. 72” red and green fronds. 12-15” ´ Edible flowers with cinnamon-russet centers and hints of rose —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —in a 3.5” pot $5.00 ˝ grow in dense layers with white flowers on 27” P245 Goatsbeard, Cutleaf Ground cover P213 Fern, Japanese Wood ß ˙ stalks in spring. As soon as we saw a photo of Aruncus dioicus ‘Kneiffii’ Hummingbird-friendly Dryopteris erythrosora this plant, there was no need for discussion. 28” Â π Creamy white flowers on a more compact plant. Finely Medicinal Young fronds are copper red, slowly turning dark wide. 20” —in a 4.5” pot $12.00 cut foliage looks like a fern. 18–24” Í∏ ‰ Rock garden green. Undersides of fronds bear conspicuous red sori P229 Forget-Me-Nots ß ∏Ó —in a 1 quart pot $10.00 (spore cases). 24” —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 Myosotis alpestris ‘Victoria Blue’ ˜ P246 Goatsbeard, Dwarf ß Minnesota native Ferns—All other ferns are now located in the å Masses of little flowers, blooms late spring and sum- Aruncus aethusifolius U.S. native Native Woodland section, page 55 mer. Reseeding biennial. 8” Í∏ Delicate foliage. Panicles of tiny white flowers over —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 ß Saturday restock Flax, Blue Linum perenne dainty foliage, blooms June–July. Good for troughs. 10” π Photo on pp. 28–34 Single blooms on wiry stems. Blooms late spring Foxglove, Common Digitalis purpurea Í∏Ó‰ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Í∏ Âå¥ ¥ Toxic to humans through summer. Hardy biennial. Long spikes of tubular flowers heavily Goldenrod in Native section, pages 53 and 56 mottled inside. Blooms in late spring and again in fall. P214 L. perenne ß—Feathery sprays of blue flowers all Excellent for bees and hummingbirds. Leaves poison- P247 Gooseneck, Purple ß summer 18” π ous. Flowers the first year.Í∏ Â¥ P215 Saphyr, L. perenne nanum ß—Dwarf and compact, Lysimachia atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais’ About those same big blue flowers. 8–10” P230 Camelot Lavender ß—40” Forms a low growing mound of gray foliage set with stars… P231 Camelot Rose ß—Deep rose pink flowers with a —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 arching spikes of burgundy-wine flowers. Blooms from Throughout, you will burgundy interior. 40” May to September. Great cut flower and also very notice plants that are P216 Flax, Heavenly Blue P232 Foxy ß—Dwarf in a mix of colors. 30” attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. marked with five stars Linum narbonensis —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Í∏∫ ***** 24–36” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 (★★★★★). These plants Pure ultra-marine blue flowers with five simple petals P233 Candy Mountain ß—Unusual, upward-facing Heartleaf Bergenia cordifolia have been awarded five last only one day, but the blooms keep coming for four foxglove. Fat spires of rose pink blooms speckled stars by Heger and One of the quintessential shade plants. Native to to six weeks. Cutting the plant back will get you even inside, on strong stems. 36–56” Whitman in Growing Russia and Siberia, which tends to be good news for more flowers. Makes a good rock garden plant and —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 Perennials in Cold Climates Minnesota gardeners.Í∏Óç needs well-drained soil. May need winter protection. as one of the very best Í∏ ‰ ß 18” —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 P234 Foxglove, Milk Chocolate P248 Heartleaf, B. cordifolia ß—Huge, shiny heart- plants available on the Digitalis parviflora ‘Milk Chocolate’ P217 Flax, Yellow Linum flavum ‘Compactum’ shaped leaves with pink flower stalks in early market. Elegant spikes are covered in small chocolate-colored spring. 12” Compact with large yellow flowers. 8” Í‰ ¥ flowers. The rich dark green foliage has a sheen that P249 Red Beauty ß—Red flowers. Leaves turn red in —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 sets these dramatic flower spikes off wonderfully. the fall. 18” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Í∏ ¥ Fleeceflower Persicaria Flowers June–August. 36” P250 Pink Dragonfly ß—Plum foliage in fall. Gorgeous Jointed stems with astilbe-like flowers. —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 coral-pink blooms. 12–16” Noninvasive.Í∏ P235 Foxglove, Pink —in a 4.5” pot $10.00 P218 Painter’s Palette, P. filiformis—Colorful leaves. 24” Digitalis thapsi ‘Spanish Peaks’ Helen’s Flower Helenium hybrids —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Spikes of raspberry rose flowers in early summer over a Great late-season color on numerous small daisy-like P219 Himalayan Border Jewel, P. affinis—Creeping trim mat of furry foliage. Thrives in a variety of soils. blooms. One of the easiest of all perennials. ground cover with small, light pink flowers in Í∏ ¥ 12” —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 Nicknamed “sneezeweed” because the dried leaves spring. 4” —four plants in a pack $4.00 P236 Foxglove, Straw Digitalis lutea ß were once used to make snuff—not because it aggra- P220 Fleeceflower, Giant vates allergies. Í∏∫ Narrow spikes of petite lemon yellow blooms. 36” Í∏ Persicaria polymorpha ¥ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P251 Sahin’s ◊ß—Deep orange-red 3” daisy flow- Plumes of fluffy white blooms like giant astilbe or ß ers with dark brown and yellow cones develop goat’s beard early June through September, when it P237 Foxglove, Strawberry cheerful orange and yellow streaks on the petals. develops pinkish seed heads. One of Wolfgang Digitalis x mertonensis ‘Summer King’ Excellent cut flower. Flowers mid-summer, early Oehme’s favorite 5-star plants. Very slow to emerge in Luscious strawberry-raspberry-rose, open-faced 2” for Helen’s flower. 30” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Í∏ Â¥ the spring, then takes off. Even more magnificent and flowers. 36–42” P252 Mardi Gras ß—Quarter-sized fringed blooms of shrub-like in its second year, becoming as wide as it is —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 gold blotched with bright orange. Quite a show! tall. Drought tolerant and very hardy. 60” Í∏π P238 ß Everyone wanted to know what it was in Pat’s —in a 1 quart pot $6.00 Foxglove, Willow Leaf π Digitalis obscura garden. 30” P253 Ruby Tuesday ◊ß—Compact, with burgundy- Color that ranges from yellow through orange and rust red fluted petals widely spaced around a promi- with red spots inside. Blooms late spring through mid- nent center that matures from mahogany to gold. summer. From Spain. Sub-shrub; cut back in March to July–September blooms. 18–24” π Common Foxglove assure vigorous new growth. 12–48” Í¥ —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 See also the native Helen’s Flower, page 53 14 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Garden Perennials Hellebore Helleborus Hollyhock continued P342 Iris, Crested Iris cristata Among the first flowers of spring. Blooms look like wild roses. P279 Russian Hollyhock, A. rugosa—Radiant yellow. Single Low-growing, early-blooming woodland iris. Pale blue-yellow. Very long-lived perennial in the right spot. Leathery evergreen blooms May to September. 48–84” —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 Sweet! 9” Í∏Ó å π¥ —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 leaves. Needs rich soil and good drainage. ∏Ó ¥ P280 The Watchman, A. rosea nigra—Blackish maroon. 72” Iris, Dwarf Bearded Iris pumila P254 Blue Lady ◊—This 2005 Perennial Plant of the Year will —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Charming, long-lived, low-growing perennials. April–May poke its head up in early spring when everything else is still ß bloomers.Í∏ ¥ dormant. Cup-shaped smoky plum blooms with bright P281 Chater’s Double Red, A. rosea —Double blooms in rich shaggy stamens. The deeply segmented lustrous leaves are red. 72–96” —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 P343 Fireplace Embers—Dark yellow standards with dark very attractive all by themselves. 12–18” π P282 Hollyhock, French Malva sylvestris ‘Zebrina’ ß maroon falls. 10–12” —in a 3” plug $8.00 P344 Smart—Red-violet with a dark purple spot on the falls. A vintage perennial grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. 10–12” P255 Hybrids—A range of colors including white, yellow, pink, Considered biennial to short-lived perennial, but can be treated P345 What Again—Light lavender-blue standards and apricot- green and purple. 18” —in a 1 quart pot $8.00 Íπ as reseeding annuals. White with purple veining. To 48” yellow falls, accented with icy blue beards. Reblooms.. Hen and Chicks Sempervivum spp. —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 10–12” —in a 3” plug $4.00 Attractive rosettes tolerate hot, dry conditions. Grown on P283 Hollyhock, Mini P346 Purple—Violet blooms. 10” —in a 1 quart pot $5.00 rooftops in Europe, hence the other common name, House Sidalcea malvaflora ‘Stark’s Hybrid’ Í˝‰¥ P347 Iris, Dwarf Wild Iris setosa canadensis Leeks. Pink flowers that really do look like miniature hollyhocks. 36” Í∏ å Syn. Iris setosa nana. Purple flowers accented with rich dark veins. P256 Mix ß—Species mixture. 3–4” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Native to northeastern U.S. and Canada. Summer bloomtime, P257 Boris’, S. ciliosum var. borisii ◊—Pale green bun-shaped Hosta see page 15 prefers moist soil. A really cool plant. 12–15” Íå‰¥ —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 rosettes patterned with long silvery hairs. Pale yellow flow- Hummingbird Mint Agastache ers. 3–6” P348 Iris, Japanese Iris ensata ‘Variegata’ P258 Emily, S. arachnoideum ◊—Medium green with red on As the name says, this mint relative will attract hummingbirds, heavily webbed outer leaves. 3–6” goldfinches and butterflies. Requires good drainage, particularly Huge flat iris blooms. Native to Japanese and Siberian pond P259 New Sunrise ◊—Orange-red leaves in the summer. Soft in winter, in order to be perennial. Don’t cut back fully until edges, so it requires moisture, but will do well if watered regu- green centers. Puts on lots of chicks. 3–6” spring so that the crown can’t collect water.Í∏ å∫˙ larly. Large purple flowers with green and cream leaves. 28” Í∏ ¥ —in Bulbs & Bareroots $3.00 each —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 P325 Blue Fortune ß—One of the earliest varieties. Long P260 Oddity, S. tectorum—Unusual rolled, bright green leaves in a bloomer with lavender-blue, bottlebrush flowers on upright P349 Iris, Louisiana Iris louisiana ‘Black Gamecock’ stems, mid-summer to fall. 36–48” tight rosette. 3–6” Intense velvety blue-black 4” blooms accented with a band of P326 Golden Jubilee, A. foeniculum ß—Golden-chartreuse foliage —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 golden yellow. Native to Louisiana wetlands, but hardy here. 24” with contrasting blue flowers. 18–24” Í∏ å¥ —in a 5.25” pot $8.00 P261 Mrs. Giuseppi, S. calcareum—One of the most interesting P327 Texas Hummingbird Mint, A. cana ß—Sweet-minty foliage color and geometric patterns. Gray-blue leaves have eye- and brilliant purplish-rose flower masses late in summer Iris, Siberian Iris sibirica catching maroon, triangular tips. Each hen grows up to 4” when few perennials are in bloom. Loves heat and is π Blooms after the bearded iris, to extend season. Native to moist wide with a flock of bright chicks. 3” drought tolerant. 30” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P262 Twilight Blues—Large olive-green shaded lavender leaves areas, so moisture throughout the season is crucial to healthy with purple tips. 3–6” —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 P328 Coronado Red—Cheery tubular flowers of yellow stained plants. Excellent border plant. Does not need periodic divid- with orange bloom in spikes from midsummer to frost. ing.Í∏ ¥ P263 Cobweb, S. arachnoideum—Looks like a spider web with its Silvery leaves make a nice contrast and are intensely aro- P351 Caesar’s Brother ß—A very rich pansy-violet. Classic, fine silvery hairs joining the tips of each leaf. Excellent for a matic. A tough plant for hot, moderately dry areas with π award-winning variety. Large field grown clumps. 24-36” child’s garden. 8” well-drained soil. 15-24” —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 P264 Royal Ruby—Ruby red foliage with smooth waxy leaves. P352 Welcome Return—Velvet deep purple flower that reblooms. Holds color all season. 3–4” —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 P329 Ice Plant, Hardy Delosperma nubigenum 24” —in a 1 quart pot $5.00 ß P265 Cobweb Buttons ß—Pale-green rosettes look like a spider Low-growing ground cover from South Africa. Benefits from pro- P353 Butter and Sugar —Bright butter-yellow falls between has covered the tips with silky, gray threads. Pink starry tection from winter wetness. Succulent, bright yellow-green neat white standards. Reblooms. Large field grown clumps. flowers on 4 “ spikes in summer. 1–3” foliage turns reddish in the fall, with single yellow ray flowers. 28” ***** —in a 1 quart pot $6.00 Drought tolerant. Requires sandy soils and a hot sunny location. —six plants in a pack $10.00 P354 Sapphire Royale ◊—Blue-violet flowers with contrasting 4” Í˝‰ —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 Hen and Chicks, Mini Jovibarba hirta falls. A bit shorter and more delicate-looking than ‘Caesar’s Indigo, Blue Baptisia australis Brother.’ 32” —in a 1 quart pot $7.00 Among the tiniest of the Hen and Chicks. Ideal for dish garden, trough, bonsai accent, rock, or crevice garden, model railroads. 2010 Perennial Plant of the Year. A classic garden favorite with P355 Iris, Variegated Iris pallida ‘Argenteum’ ß blue pea-like flowers and gray-green pea foliage. Blooms in June. The “chicks” detach and form rollers to move across the garden. Lavender flowers early summer. Striking green/white striped Black seed pods later in the season are good for dried arrange- Needs a well-drained site. Í sword-leaves throughout the season. 24” Í∏ç¥ ments. Í∏ Âå¥ P266 J. hirta—Lively green rosettes. 1–2” —in a 1 quart pot $8.00 P330 Blue, B. australis ß—One of the U of M’s Tough and Terrific P267 Olympicum ◊—Burgundy and green. 2–3” Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 perennials. 36–48” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P331 Dwarf, B. australis minor—A miniature version of the classic Fernlike leaves with up to 20 neatly arranged “rungs.” In Roman Hibiscus Hibiscus moscheutos garden favorite. 15–24” —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 times these plants symbolized the ladder that climbed from earth to heaven in Jacob’s dream. Also called “herb of a thou- Dinner plate blooms. Reliably winter-hardy. Breaks dormancy P332 Twilite Prairie Blues ß—An introduction from the Chicago very late—mark the spot so you don’t dig by mistake.ÍÂå sand virtues,” these handsome perennials produce healthy Botanic Gardens. Deep violet-purple flowers on stalks up to clumps of basal foliage and an abundance of silky, cup-shaped ß P268 Disco Belle Mix —Red, pink and white 25” 32”. 48–60” —in a 4.5” pot $10.00 flowers in any reasonably well-drained, fertile soil.Í∏Ó å P269 Southern Belle ß—Pink. 25” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 ß◊ P333 Indigo, Yellow Thermopsis montana P356 Blue Master, P. foliosissimum ß—Long-blooming. ß P270 Luna Red —Dramatic 7–8” red flowers bloom late sum- Yellow, lupine-like flowers in 4-12” clusters followed by velvety Considered the best overall, with 1” blue flowers with mer to fall; heat and drought tolerant once established. pods. 24–36” Í∏ å¥ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 orange stamens. 30” 24–36” P357 Blue Pearl, P. caeruleum ß—Bright blue flowers. Prefers ◊ß —See also wild Indigos, page 53 P271 Pink Swirl —Huge 8” blooms swirl open to reveal moist, cool conditions. 24–30” brush strokes of pink, rose and cranberry on bright white Iris, Bearded Iris germanica P358 Heavenly Habit, P. b o r e a l e ß—Attractive clusters of violet- petals. Remarkably easy to grow and fast blooming, giving blue flowers, each with a distinct golden yellow eye. Dwarf Easy to grow with May–June blooms. Clump-formers, best in months of breathtaking pleasure. Suitable for container habit makes it ideal in the front of borders or even contain- π groups. Cultivate iris shallowly. The top of the rhizome should growth with winter protection. 24–30” ers. If deadheads are removed regularly, plants will contin- be exposed. Highly drought tolerant. Should be lifted and divid- —in a 1 quart pot $6.00 ue to flower throughout the summer. 12” ed every few years. Í P272 Pink Clouds—Outstanding selection featuring intense —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P334 Baltic Star ◊—This is drama in iris form. Deep purple deep-pink flowers that catch the eye from a long distance. P359 Bressingham Purple, P. yezoense ß—Striking deep purple standards are surrounded by ruffled falls with white centers Robust and blooms over a long period. Maple-shaped foliage showcases deep blue flowers. Needs cool, moist, that warm to rich violet and then darken to near black at leaves. 48–60” —in a 1 quart pot $8.00 light shade—foliage color most intense in spring and fall. the edges. 33–35” 15” Hollyhock Alcea P335 Batik—Large royal purple flowers splattered and streaked P360 Stairway to Heaven, P. reptans ß—Lovely, light cornflower with white flecks. Very striking. 35” Old-fashioned hollyhocks evoke memories of “Grandma’s gar- blue flowers over variegated foliage that is silvery green P336 Breakers—Large blue blooms. Blooms spring and repeats in den.” Towering spires of big blossoms resembling ruffled petti- with cream edges. In cool weather, the leaves develop areas fall. 36” coats. Attractive to hummingbirds. Biennial, but reseeds for of pink color. Very hardy, unlike past variegated varieties.. Í∏ ´ P337 Immortality—White with yellow beards. Blooms spring and perennial effect. Can be grown under black walnut trees. 12–15” —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 repeats in fall. 36” ß P273 Chater’s Double Mix, A. rosea —72” P338 Megabucks ◊—A jackpot of colors in one flower with a —see also the native Jacob’s Ladder, page 56 P274 Chater’s Royal Purple, A. rosea ß—New color variety for daring combination of vibrant fuchsia at the center of the ß this classic cottage garden flower! Large 3-5” deep purple falls edged with a rim of butterscotch and bright gold stan- P361 Jasmine, Rock Androsace villosa ‘Stardust’ fully double ruffled blooms on tall spikes. Blooms first year dards above. Eight to nine double buds on each branched Dwarf rosettes of shaggy, gray-green leaves so thickly set with if planted early. 60–72” stem. Velvety texture and attractive sword shaped foliage. white or pale pink flowers that for a time the plant lies hidden. ß P275 Fig leaf, A. ficifolia —Single, fig leaf type with blooms in 34” Each flower has a yellow or pink eye. Native to the Alps and light pink to rose to fuschia. 96” P339 Silverado—Icy white blue. Broad petals are lavishly ruffled. Pyrenees. Fragrant. Water freely in dry weather. Prefers gritty, ß P276 Indian Spring, A. rosea —Old-fashioned singles. in rose, 38” well-drained soil, in full sun with protection from the wind. pink and white. 60” P340 Stairway to Heaven—Near white standards and round flar- Grows at elevations of 12,000 to 17,000 feet. 0.3” (yes, that says ß P277 Peaches ’n’ Dreams, A. ficifolia —Each enormous flower ing medium blue falls. Wonderful wave-like ruffles. 39” point three!). —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 changes color with age, giving an attractive two-tone P341 Tennyson Ridge—Berry-red standards with white falls. Joe Pye Weed now on page 53 appearance. Colors range from peachy-yellow to raspberry Speckled and edged in red. Very ruffled. Midseason bloom pink. The most cold tolerant of the double hollyhocks. and later rebloom. 34” —in a 3” plug $4.00 48–72” P278 Powderpuffs, A. rosea ß—Double flowers, pastels. 48” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 15 We accept cash, checks, Visa, Garden Perennials MasterCard & Discover

Hosta ∏Óç˝ Hostas are shade-tolerant, but grow best with full morning sun in northern climates such as ours.

P284A August Lily P293 Climax ◊ P303 Final Summation ◊ P313 Prairie Moon ◊ Hosta plantaginea The thick corrugated dark green leaves are Sport of ‘Sum and Substance.’ The huge Thick, wedge-shaped bright yellow leaves Shiny light green leaves and highly fragrant, edged by a bright gold border. Upright habit. leaves are round and slightly cupped. have a pretty silver back. 2” lavender flowers trumpet-shaped, white flowers through Lavender flowers in early summer. 24” Chartreuse colored center is a striking con- in August. 16” —in a 2.5” pot $6.00 August. One of the most dramatic and fra- —in a 2.5” pot $6.00 trast with the dark green edges. 20” ◊ —in a 2.5” pot $8.00 P314 Rainforest Sunrise grant flowers, and we really mean fragrant! P294 Dancing Queen ◊ 24” wide by 18” tall —in a 6” pot $10.00 ◊ Charming hosta with thick, corrugated, gold Broad, wedge shaped leaves of bright yellow P304 First Frost leaves edged by dark green. Pale lavender P284B Battle Star ◊ with a wonderful rippled edge. Vigorous A sport of ‘Halcyon’ with narrow, creamy yel- flowers in early summer. 10” Boasts extremely glossy, blue-green cupped grower, sports lavender flowers in midsum- low margins against blue-green leaves. —in a 3.5” pot $12.00 leaves with slightly rippled yellow margin. mer. 22” —in a 2.5” pot $6.00 Lavender flowers, midsummer. 36” wide by P315 Rascal 16” tall —in a 3.5” pot $11.00 Good substance and lavender flowers mid- P295 Dark Shadows ◊ Interesting variegation pattern not seen in summer. 14” —in a 2.5” pot $7.00 many hostas: the contrast becomes more Thick, heart-shaped leaves with a gently ruf- P305 Fragrant Blue vivid in brighter light. It starts with char- P285A Bitsy Gold ◊ fled edge. In early spring the emerging blue Small. Fragrant and blue—what else is there treuse margins and a medium gold center, leaves have an uneven chartreuse-yellow to say? Frosty blue foliage cools the garden. A wonderful small gold hosta suitable for with the contrast between margin and center margin that changes to green by early sum- Thick substance. White flowers. Blue hostas edging or in the rock garden. Long narrow becoming more evident by mid-summer; mer. Pale lavender flowers in early summer. will take the most shade. 6–9” gold leaves. Lavender flowers in late summer. good substance. Lavender flowers in 20” —in a 2.5” pot $6.00 —in a 4” pot $7.00 8” —in a 2.5” pot $5.00 June/July. 25” —in a 4” pot $11.00 P296 Dawn’s Early Light ◊ P306 Glory Hallelujah ◊ P285B Blaze of Glory P316 Shademaster ◊ Brilliant lemon yellow leaves turn chartreuse Broadly heart-shaped corrugated leaves are Vivid, lemony gold leaves are slightly wavy. Bright yellow-gold leaves. Fast increaser. in early summer. Heart-shaped leaves are dark blue green with a nice yellow edge. Pale Good substance. Near-white flowers in July. Lavender flowers. 22” —in a 3.5” pot $7.00 44” wide by 20” tall —in a 4” pot $12.00 wonderfully ruffled and corrugated. Light lavender flowers midsummer. 20” lavender flowers. Dramatic! 20” —in a 2.5” pot $6.00 P317 Stained Glass P286 Blue Mammoth —in a 2.5” pot $6.00 P307 Great Arrival Brilliant gold center, wide green margin. Lovely, huge deep blue-green oval, heavily cor- ◊ Fragrant flowers. Ideal specimen plant. 2006 P297 Deep Blue Sea This large gold hosta will grow to four feet in rugated leaves and tall white flowers in late Hosta Growers Association Hosta of the Year. Very round corrugated deep blue leaves, width. The leaves are blue-green with a mar- June. Growing up to 72” wide, Blue Mammoth Medium-large, 22–24” —in a 4” pot $8.00 will certainly make a (slug-resistant) statement especially dramatic with the near white flow- gin that is bright gold in spring, turning in your garden! 30” —in a 4” pot $7.00 ers in midsummer. A must-have. 15” creamy white by mid-summer. Heavily corru- P318 Striptease —in a 2.5” pot $6.00 gated with thick substance and near-white ◊ Creamy white leaves with dark green mar- P287 Blue Mouse Ears flowers from late June into mid-July on 24- P298 Dorset Blue gins. 2005 Hosta of the Year. 22” Í∏Ó 30” scapes. Medium to slow growth rate. 26” Cute little hosta with small, round, gray- Vivid blue-green, heart-shaped heavily corru- —in a 4” pot $12.00 —in a 4” pot $10.00 green leaves with an incredibly thick sub- gated leaves with thick substance. One of the stance. Feels like velvety little ears! American best small blue-leaved hostas and very slug- P308 June P319 Sum and Substance Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year 2008. 8” resistant. Pale lavender flowers on 16” scapes 2001 Hosta of the Year...we really like this The name says it all. Very large chartreuse —in a 3.5” pot $10.00 from mid-late August. 10” one! Gold centers with blue-green margins. leathery leaves. Gold in summer. 60” flower P288 Brother Stephan ◊ —in a 4” pot $10.00 Pale lavender flowers on 20” scapes. 12” ∏Ó scapes add to the show. 36” —in a 4” pot $9.00 —in a 4” pot $7.00 Spectacular large heavily corrugated gold P299 Drinking Gourd leaves with a wide dark green margin. Near Hosta ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ P309 Mousetrap ◊ P320 Thunderbolt ◊ white flowers in early summer. A garden The unusual feature of this large hosta is the Mini sport of ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ with thick Very thick blue leaves have a flash of gold must-have! 22” π —in a 2.5” pot $8.00 deep cupped leaves, which are a dark blue bright white leaves and a blue-green margin. down the center that turns creamy-white P289 Captain Kirk ◊ with a gray underside. White flowers on 22” The bright white center stays all season. later in the season. Near white flowers in Some speckling in the white center on the early summer. Easy to identify in the garden Wider dark green leaves with heavier sub- scapes appear in mid-summer. Extraordinary! newer leaves adds even more interest to this by its flash of lightning. 20” stance distinguish this sport of ‘Gold 16” —in a 4” pot $10.00 cutie. Place in a choice spot for all to see! 6” —in a 2.5” pot $6.00 Standard.’ The golden leaf center contrasts P300 Earth Angel —in a 2.5” pot $8.00 with the darker margin. Pale lavender flowers P321 Touch of Class American Hosta Grower’s Association 2009 in midsummer. 18” —in a 3.5” pot $12.00 P310 Paul’s Glory Hosta of the Year. A tremendous break- Emerges intense blue with a gold flame in P290 Cathedral Windows ◊ through plant, the first yellow-edged sport Dark green margin surrounds center which the center. Incredible thick substance. changes from chartreuse to creamy white. Another favorite! 20” —in a 2.5” pot $7.00 Domed, heart-shaped leaves glow from a out of ‘Blue Angel.’ Blue-green in the center Depending on amount of sun, this can look golden yellow interior. The wide, dark green with a 1.5” wide, yellow margin. Developed P322 Urajiro Hyuga ◊ like two completely different plants! leaf margin is significantly wider than the by Hans Hansen of Shady Oaks Nursery in Moderately corrugated, good substance. 1999 Plant in a prominent place to show off the parent plant ‘Stained Glass.’ Large, fragrant Waseca, Minnesota. Near-white flowers in Hosta Growers Association Hosta of the Year. frosty blue spear-like leaves with yellow near-white flowers in late summer. Bright fil- dense clusters on 36–48” scapes from late June into mid-July. 26” —in a 4” pot $7.00 A classic. Medium, 22” —in a 4” pot $7.00 streaks. Unique! Near white flowers in early tered light brings out the best coloration. 19” summer. 12” —in a 2.5” pot $8.00 —in a 2.5” pot $7.00 P301 Elegans H. sieboldiana ‘Elegans’ P311 Pineapple Juice ◊ P323 Wheaton Blue P291 Change of Heart ◊ Large. Leaves are heavy-textured green with Sport of the ever popular ‘Pineapple Í∏Ó ˝ Upsidedown Cake.’ Narrow, yellow, rippled Handsome mound of blue foliage, four feet Small heart-shaped variegated leaves feature blue overlay. White flowers. 28” leaves. Lavender flowers. 12” wide. Pale lavender flowers on 32” scapes a green center with a wide edge. Also has a —in a 4” pot $7.00 ◊ —in a 3.5” pot $7.00 from mid to late July. A blue-green sport of unique yellow pattern between the green P302 Faith ‘Paul’s Glory.’ 48” wide by 26” tall center and white margin. Light lavender flow- Rounded, brassy-gold leaves have fantastic ◊ P312 Pot of Gold —in a 4” pot $6.00 ers in summer. 8” —in a 2.5” pot $7.00 corrugation. Near white flowers in early sum- Narrow, glossy gold leaves and pinkish-laven- mer. Morning sun to lightly filtered shade P324 Winter Warrior ◊ P292 Cherry Tart ◊ der flowers that bloom in mid-July. The results in the brightest leaf coloration. 16” flower scapes are heavily speckled purple that Dark green rounded leaves are edged with a Emerging bright chartreuse, the leaves —in a 2.5” pot $6.00 show off the golden leaves. Makes a nice lightly rippled wide creamy-white margin. change to a bright glowing yellow. The lip- specimen plant. 8” —in a 2.5” pot $7.00 Near white flowers with striped lavender stick red petioles add to the great color con- veining in early summer. Crisp, fresh look. trast, making it a stand out in the garden. 19” —in a 2.5” pot $7.00 Wedge-shaped leaves and lavender flowers in midsummer. 6” π —in a 2.5” pot $6.00

P362 Jupiter’s Beard Centranthus ruber ß P365 Lady’s Tresses, Fragrant Lamium Lamium maculatum Also known as Red Valerian. Clusters of small red flower blos- Spiranthes cernua odorata Also called Deadnettle but nicer than that sounds. A great ground soms; blooms the first season. Tolerates poor soil. 30” Í∏Ó Porcelain white 12” spires of small, sweetly scented flowers over cover, usually with silver and white leaves with white margins. —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 3–4” foliage on this North American native orchid. Long-lasting Blooms in the spring. Grows well in most soils. Í∏Óç˝ Í∏ å P363 Kennilworth Ivy Cymbalaria muralis ß cut flower. Damp organic soils preferred. 12” P369 Anne Greenway ß—Gold-edged leaves with mint-green —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 centers and a silver streak down the ribline. More refined Dainty creeper with lavender viola-like flowers and rounded than the other varieties. Mauve blooms. 6–12” leaves. Í∏ ˝‰ —four plants in a pack $4.00 Lamb’s Ear Stachys byzantina P370 Beacon Silver ß—Pink flowers. Foliage is almost entirely ß Silvery fuzzy leaves, purple flowers. Great for a “touching” gar- P364 Lady’s Mantle Alchemilla mollis ‘Thriller’ Í∏ç˝ silver-white with a green edge. 7” den. Children love this plant. ß Attractive edging ground cover or accent plant. Large silver- P371 Pink Pewter —6” ***** ß ß green rounded leaves that are scalloped and serrated hold tiny P366 Fuzzy Wuzzy —Grown for its silver gray, soft, furry P372 Red Nancy —6” π drops of water like little jewels. Clusters of tiny greenish-yellow leaves. Good edging plant. 15” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P373 White Nancy—6” ***** —four plants in a pack $4.00 star flowers in July. A staple of English gardens. 18” P367 Helene von Stein—Taller with huge wooly leaves. 30” P374 Leopard’s Bane Doronicum caucasicum ‘Little Leo’ Í∏Óç˝Â‰ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P368 Silver Carpet—Non-flowering, groundcover form. Intensely Little yellow daisy flowers. Blooms early in the season. 12–15” silver. 12” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Í∏ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 16 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Visa, Garden Perennials MasterCard & Discover Ligularia Ligularia Meadow Rue continued Mum, Minnesota A show-stopping plant with golden-yellow daisy-like P398 Japanese Meadow Rue, T. rochebrunianum— Chrysanthemum x morifolium flowers on sturdy spikes July–August. Needs consistent Handsome lacy foliage with small red-lilac pani- Star plants from the U of M flower three weeks before moisture. Great with astilbes and ferns.Í∏Ó∫ cles that are cute up close and like a lavender mist other mums. Low maintenance and deer resistant. Í from a distance. Purplish-green airy stems. Part P375 Narrow Spiked Ligularia, L. stenocephala ß—36” P415 Centerpiece ◊ß—Pink quill-form petals. 12” shade. 36” π —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 P376 Shavalski’s Ligularia, L. przewalskii ß—Spikes of P416 Maroon Pride ◊ß—Dark red sprays of shaggy, yellow flowers with black stems. Large, jagged P399 Black Stockings—A tall beauty for the back of the 3” blossoms cover this vigorous mounded plant. leaves. Part shade. More drought tolerant. 48” border. Dark stems contrast with airy green leaves Super hardy and long-blooming. 24–36” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 and fluffy lavender flowers. 48–72” π P417 MinnPink ß—1.5” flat, light rose-pink blossoms. P377 Desdemona, L. dentata ß—Huge, rounded, —in a 4.5” pot $10.00 Early season bloom. 12” P418 MinnRuby ß—2.5” midseason ruby red flowers. 12” toothed, leathery, purple leaves with red under- P400 Hewitt’s Double, T. delavayi—The showiest mead- P419 North Star—Yellow. A North Star selection, bred sides. 36” ow rue with sprays of doubles in a rich mauve. P378 The Rocket, L. stenocephala ß—Gold flower stalks for hardiness in Minnesota. 12” 48–72” —in a 1 gal. pot $14.00 ◊ß early and all summer with bold, jagged leaves. P420 Sunny Morning —Smothered in clear yel- 72” —in a 1 quart pot $6.00 P401 Mistflower Eupatorium coelestinum low daisy flowers from early to late fall. An excellent cut flower, its fragrant ferny leaves add extra Also known as Hardy Ageratum. Blue fluffy flower- P379 Little Lantern, L. stenocephala—Dwarf with conical interest too. 14” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Monkshood clusters of yellow daisy-like flowers over kidney- heads in fall brighten the late season garden. Slow to shaped foliage. More drought tolerant. 24” appear in the garden each spring, but may spread. Mum, Morden Chrysanthemum x morifolium Long-lasting cut flowers. 12–36” Í∏ å¥ —in a 1 quart pot $8.00 Bred for superb winter-hardiness in Manitoba. Í∏ ¥ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 P380 Osiris Fantasie—Thick, deeply lobed and serrated P421 Delight Bronze—Orange-red blooms. 15” green leaves on dark reddish-purple stems. P402 Money Plant Lunaria annua P422 Fiesta Purple—Purple blooms. 15” Rippled leaf edges reveal glossy, burgundy under- Biennial, reseeds. Purple flowers, but grown for inter- —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 sides, like jagged, irregular lace. 18–24” esting seed pods. 36” Í∏ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 —in a 1 quart pot $10.00 P423 New Zealand Brass Buttons P403A Moneywort ß Leptinella squalida ‘Platt’s Black’ P381 Britt-Marie Crawford, L. dentata ß—The darkest, Lysimachia nummularia ‘Goldilocks’ A cute plant from New Zealand with bronze-black Key with rounded glossy chocolate-maroon leaves and purple undersides. Outstanding background or Also called Creeping Jenny. Glossy foliage with flowers leaves like tiny ferns or feathers and dark button flow- Í Full sun accent plant. 36–40” π —in a 4.5” pot $10.00 like gold scattered on the ground. Native in European ers. Darkest foliage in full sun. Neat around stepping ∏ Part sun/part shade woodlands and wetlands. Brighter yellow-green than stones and as a groundcover, preferring a rich acidic Lilies see page 17 the usual golden moneywort, and spreads more strong- Ó soil, regular moisture, and occasional fertilizer. 12” Shade ly, even on drier soils. Very striking! 4” Í∏ ˝ wide by 1–2” Í∏‰ π —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 P382 Lily of the Valley Convallaria majalis —six plants in a pack $10.00 ç Attractive foliage Spreading rootstocks that form a tight mat. Fragrant Onion, Ornamental Allium P403B Monk’s Pepper Vitex agnus-castus ◊ ∫ Butterfly-friendly flowers are an essential part of late May. Tolerates full You don’t eat these—you just look at their beautiful sun to full shade. 8–12” Í∏Ó ˝¥ Shrub with showy purple panicles resembling butterfly flowers and interesting foliage. Í∏ ´‰ † Cold-sensitive: —in Bulbs & Bareroots, 10 pips for $7.00 bush and aromatic hand-sized leaves with five to seven keep above 40° P424 Rock Garden Onion, A. ex Keith’s garden ◊— fingers, dark green above and silvery underneath. A Ç Late-blooming, short and compact, with deep Culinary Loosestrife, Bronze now on page 53 tree further south, this plant should be expected to die purple blooms. —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 ´ Edible flowers Lungwort Pulmonaria back each winter and resprout next season. Prune hard in late winter. 36” Í∏π —in a 2.5” pot $4.00 P425 Curly Onion, A. senescens glaucum—A choice plant, ˝ Ground cover One of those really nice plants with a terrible name (the especially fo edging. Cowlick leaves, rosy flowers ˙ spotted leaves were once thought to cure lung diseases). Hummingbird-friendly Monkshood Aconitum mid-late summer. 6–12” ˝ —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 Â Medicinal Early pink buds open to blue flowers in spring. A Graceful plants that can be used in place of delphini- durable groundcover valued for its ornamental foliage. Oregano, Hop-Flowered Origanum ‰ Rock garden Í∏Óç˝ ums when the soil is heavier. Its hooded flowers Prefers a cool, moist situation. inspired its common name. Its other common name, Vigorous trailing plant with hop-like bracts through ˜ P386 E.B. Anderson, P. longifolia ß—Very striking long “wolf’s bane,” came from the supposed ancient use as the summer and fall. Looks best cascading over a Minnesota native Í∏ ¥ å narrow spotted leaves. 12” ***** a wolf poison. raised bed, rock garden, or container. Aromatic, but U.S. native ß usually not used in cooking. Needs good drainage; P387 P. officinalis —Striking foliage. 9–12” P404 European Monkshood, A. napellus—Spectacular. —in a 2.5” pot $4.00 drought resistant. Spreads to 24”. ÍÇ˝‰∫ ß Saturday restock Purple blooms in late summer. 60” ß —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 P426 Amethyst Falls—Amethyst flowers flow abun- π P388 Roy Davidson —Attractive mounding habit and Photo on pp. 28–34 dantly from ornamental cones over attractive, tex- long, narrow blue-green leaves speckled with sil- P405 Fischer’s Monkshood, A. fischeri ß—Clear blue ¥ Toxic to humans tured glaucous leaves. 8–12” ver. 12” **** —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 flower spikes. From Kamchatka. 25” P427 Kent Beauty ◊—Whorls of pink-petaled flow- P389 Majeste—Green leaves, silvering as they mature. 10” —in a 1 quart pot $5.00 ers inside glowing papery purple and chartreuse P390 Mrs. Moon, P. saccharata ß—Silver-spotted dark P407 Bressingham Spire, A. x cammarum—Incredible bracts. Gray-green silver-veined nearly heart- About those green foliage. 12” dark violet blue flowers June–August on compact shaped leaves. Nice in dried flower arrangements. P391 P. cevennensis—Very long spotted leaves. 24” stars… bushy plants. 24” —in a 1 quart pot $10.00 6–12” π —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 P392 Raspberry Splash—Profusely blooming, raspber- Throughout, you will ß notice plants that are ry-coral flowers in spring. Very pointed foliage. P408 Moss, Irish Minuartia verna P428 Pachysandra marked with five stars 12” —in a 1 quart pot $6.00 Creeping, bright green, mossy foliage. Cute 12” wide Pachysandra terminalis ‘Green Carpet’ (★★★★★). These plants Lupine now on page 54 mat of linear leaves and tiny white flowers, useful for Great for shade. A low key ground cover that will not have been awarded five walkways and difficult bare spots because it tolerates ß detract from your larger plantings. Honey-scented stars by Heger and P393 Maiden’s Wreath foot traffic. 6–8” Í∏Ó ˝ ‰ —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 flowers in spring. 6–12” Í∏Ó ˝ Francoa sonchifolia Whitman in Growing P409 Mullein, Candlewick ß —four plants in a pack $4.00 Perennials in Cold Climates Spikes of many starry pink flowers brushed with Verbascum chaixii ‘Wedding Candles’ Pasque Flower Anemone pulsatilla as one of the very best crimson on tall stems. Lance-shaped, deeply lobed plants available on the wavy-edged leaves. Blooms July–August 24–36” Í∏ This striking plant quickly forms a sizeable clump of Fragrant, pointed blooms with yellow centers on furry market. π —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 mid-green textured large leaves. The flower spikes, stems and foliage in April and May. These are which appear in June, are like candelabra for the gar- European varieties, not the native wild flowers. Í∏ Maltese Cross Lychnis den. Pure white flowers with purple filaments and Â¥ bright orange anthers. 36” Í∏ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 The botanical name, Lychnis, is from a Greek word P429 Alba ß—White. 10–12” meaning “lamp” and refers to this plant’s fiery red P410 ß P430 Blue Bells—Blue blossoms. 10–12” Í∏ Mullein, Purple flowers. Easy to grow. Verbascum phoeniceum ‘Rosetta’ P431 Purple ß—Purple. 15” π P432 Red Bells ß—Bright red blossoms. 4–12” P394 L. chalcedonica—Campion-like bright scarlet Super plant with fuzzy leaves and candle-like blooms. —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 blooms. 24–36” Carmine-pink spikes of saucer-shaped, gold-centered ß P395 Molten Lava, L. x haageana —Red/bronze flowers on crinkled dark green fuzzy leaves. Self-seeds. See native Pasque Flowers, page 54 foliage and sizzling orange/red flowers make an 30” Í —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 excellent combination. 18”—in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Peony Paeonia lactiflora Mum, Jeffries Chrysanthemum x morifolium P396 Masterwort Classic garden favorite with large blooms on a shrub- New hybrids that are a cross between the Minnesota like, bushy perennial.Í Astrantia major ‘Abbey Road’ Í∏ and Morden mums. ß A starburst of bracts surround the spray of small vivid P433 Duchess de Nemours —150-year-old creamy- violet-purple flowers and splashy groups of buds shoot P411 Firestorm—August-October bloom. Deep red white classic with large fragrant double blooms out from branched stems like the finale on the 4th of flowers with an attractive yellow center. 24” on sturdy stems. The center of the flower is a July. Perfumed blossoms on black stems from early to P412 Showbiz—September–October bloom. Compact. light yellow deepening to pale green at the base of late summer above a large, star-shaped leaves. Long- Pink to light purple pompom blooms. 15–18” the petals. Blooms early mid-season. 34–48” Í∏Óπ —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 P434 Karl Rosenfield ß—Double red. 20–36” lasting as a cut flower. 24” ß —in a 5.25” pot $10.00 P413 Stardust—This new prairie hardy mum has larger P435 Sarah Bernhardt —Double pink. 20–36” dusty rose flowers with fluted petals. 22–30” π —in a 1 gal. pot $12.00 Meadow Rue Thalictrum spp. P414 TigerTail—September-October bloom. Peachy- P436 Bowl of Beauty—Pink with yellow. Frilly blooms Fluffy clouds of many small flowers float above the orange-yellow buds open to double blossoms of and inner pale yellow petals. Extremely fragrant Columbine-like foliage in summer. Perfect for wood- tangerine that fade to light yellow. 18–24” and easy to grow. 36” wide by 30” tall Peony land settings. Í∏ —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 P437 Flame—Hot pink single flowers with orange P397 Columbine Meadow Rue, T. aquilegifolium ß— tones in late May–June. Strong stems. 24” Lavender powderpuffs in early summer. 36–48” —in a 1 gal. pot $16.00 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 —See also peonies in Rare Plants, page 8 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 17

NOTE: Lilies sold as bulbs can be found in Bulbs & Bareroots—northeast corner of the building Lilies Lilium Í∏¥ Lilies make a bold statement in the garden. Most lilies prefer to be planted with their “heads in the sun, feet in the shade” in well-drained soil. They show off best in your garden planted in groups of three to ﬁve, and we offer prices to make that affordable. If you plant several groups with different blooming times, you can lengthen the season. Lilies are also good nectar plants for butterﬂies and moths.

Unbeatable hybrids for midsummer color, these winter-hardy bulbs increase year after year. They beneﬁt from Asiatic Lilies being divided every three to ﬁve years, which means more lilies to share. Bloom at the end of June into July.

P611 Blackout P617 Lollipop Tiny Series P626 Toronto Extremely dark red, almost black. Four to five White flowers dipped in raspberry. Very fra- Shorter lilies, great for pots on the patio, or Hot rose pink with a soft cream and yellow flowers per stem. The dark green foliage grant and vigorous. Three to five blooms per front of the border. If you grow them in a pot, blush in the center. Five to seven flowers per makes a great contrast with its flower color. stem. 14/16 cm bulbs. 24–30” plant them in the garden in the early fall, and stem. 12/14 cm bulbs. 46” 12/14 cm bulbs. 36” —three bulbs for $4.00 —three bulbs for $5.00 enjoy all over again next year. Early blooms. —three bulbs for $4.00 12/14 cm bulbs. P612 Brunello P618 Matrix P623 Ghost—Deep red and sensational One of the best oranges. Good cut flower. Fiery red with an orange brushmark. Three to blooms will remind you of ripe raspber- Four to seven flowers per stem. 12/14 cm five flowers per stem. 11/12 cm bulbs. 16” ries. 18” bulbs. 32” —three bulbs for $4.00 —three bulbs for $4.00 P624 Snowflake—A glowing white lily to help P613 Elodie P619 New Wave us remember the snow. 16” See also the native Michigan Lily, Gorgeous double pink with burgundy spots. Large pure-white flowers on strong stems. —three bulbs for $4.00 Five to six flowers per stem. 12/14 cm bulbs. 11/12 cm bulbs. 20” —three bulbs for $4.00 P625 Bell ◊—Pink brushed with yellow page 53. 48” —three bulbs for $5.00 P620 Sensation, Double ◊ toward the center. 14–16” —three bulbs for $6.00 P614 Fata Morgana Double, orchid-like blooms with six outer petals Double flowers of bright yellow. Petals are and six uniquely shaped inner petals. The flow- lightly spotted. Five to seven flowers per ers are rosy red, with a conspicuous creamy stem. 12/14 cm bulbs. 39” white spot near the petal base, and are fragrant Other Lilies —three bulbs for $4.00 and pollen-free. Good in patio pots and as cut flowers. 26” π —three bulbs for $5.00 These lilies include: P644A Regale Lilium regale P615 Gironde Tango Series Beautiful white trumpet lily with a pink Bright yellow tinged with deeper golden • L.A. HYBRIDS bloom in July; reverse and yellow throat. The first fragrant orange blush along the edges, and a vibrant Bold and beautiful two-tone hybrids with dra- trumpet lily to appear each year. June–July green center. Makes a lovely statement in your matic spotted centers. 12/14 cm bulbs. • TRUMPET lilies bloom in July. bloom time. 20/22 cm bulbs. 36–48” garden. 12/14 cm bulbs. 36” P621 Black Spider—Creamy yellow petals —three bulbs for $8.00 —three bulbs for $4.00 • ORIENPETS bloom July into sprinkled with burgundy spots that P644B Robina P616 Landini merge into a solid burgundy-black cen- August; ter. 36” Spectactular rose-red orienpet with a white Don’t miss this incredible lily with deep black P622 Orange Art—Rich orange petals with • SPECIES lilies bloom at times throat. Very fragrant. Excellent cut flowers. burgundy glowing into the sunset. It makes a burgundy-maroon on the inner third of indicated in the text; 16/18 cm bulb. 52” —three bulbs for $6.00 spectacular focal point anywhere you place it. each petal. 36-48” 12/14 cm bulbs. 36” —three bulbs for $6.00 P645A Scheherazade —three bulbs for $5.00 P637 Black Beauty Orienpet with deep red recurved flowers are This incredible orienpet was the first lily to edged in gold, shading into white margins, win the highest honor of the North American and the throat shows the same dramatic color Lily Societies “Hall of Fame Award.” Vigorous, pattern. Can easily reach 8 feet or more when Oriental Lilies heavily blooming tall beauty with deep crim- established. 4 to 6 feet (first year), blooms son recurved blooms. 16/18 cm bulbs. 60” mid-August. 96” —$7.00 each Oriental lilies are from Japan. P632 Mona Lisa —three bulbs for $7.00 P645B Silk Road They are incredibly fragrant and Soft pink flowers with a dark pink center and P638 Conca d’Or maroon spots. Three to five flowers per stem. Orienpet with huge white flowers with deep, bloom from the end of July into Excellent in pots but needs good light. 14/16 A magnificent cheerful yellow orienpet that intensely crimson pink throats, carried on an will reach right up to your face as you admire August. Prefer acid soil. cm bulbs. 24” —three bulbs for $5.00 enormous inflorescence with many well- it in the garden. Plant in a well-drained sunny spaced secondary buds for extended blooming P633 Muscadet site. 16/18 cm bulbs. 48–60” time. All this, and it's the most fragrant lily Large white flowers with a pink blush in the —three bulbs for $6.00 we've ever experienced! Blooms mid-July to P627 Acapulco center and deep pink spots. Three to five P383 Firey Belles early August. 48–72” π —$10.00 each flowers per stem. 14/16 cm bulbs. 36” Dark pink, very fragrant with very long —three bulbs for $5.00 Aurelian-Asiatic cross bred by Wilbert Ronald P384 Starburst Sensation bloom time, produces four to six flowers per in Manitoba. August–September bloom. Orienpet lily bred by Wilbert Ronald in Í stem. 14/16 cm bulbs. 44” P634 Salmon Star Shimmering orange. Flared blooms that are Manitoba. Blooms August-September. The Í∏π ¥ —three bulbs for $5.00 Sensational, with 6” salmon flowers brushed out and up-facing. 36” inside of the flower is a strong purplish-red —in a 4.5” pot $12.00 P628 Casa Blanca pink along the midrib, with a sparkling yel- with yellow-white tips, unspotted. Fragrant. low star in the center. The foliage is deep P639 Golden Splendor 36-60” Í∏ ¥ —in a 4.5” pot $13.00 each Huge white blossoms with sweet scent. green and lush. Blooms a little later in the Three to six flowers per stem. Extra-large season, and should be winter mulched. Huge golden yellow trumpets. 20/22 cm P646 Triumphator bulbs (16/18 cm). 48” 14/16 cm bulbs. 24–36” bulbs. 60” —three bulbs for $7.00 Stunning color combination orienpet. Huge, —three bulbs for $5.00 —three bulbs for $5.00 L.A. Hybrids trumpet-like white flowers with almost P629 Dizzy maroon centers. Fragrant and spectacular, P635 Star Gazer These exciting L.A. hybrids combine the best excellent cut flower. 18/20 cm bulbs. 48–60” Large fragrant flowers. White petals with Deep red with a white edge. Upward facing features of the Longiflorum (Easter) and Asiatic —three bulbs for $7.00 maroon spots and a maroon stripe down the flowers, sweet fragrance. 14/16 cm bulbs. lilies. Multiplies fast, and easy to grow. 12/14 center of each petal. Very showy. Four to six 24–36” ***** —three bulbs for $3.00 cm bulbs. P385 Turk’s Cap Lilium superbum flowers per stem. 14/16 cm bulb. 48” P640 Royal Sunset—Deep apricot blooms are 6–8” downward facing orange lily blooms with —three bulbs for $5.00 P636 Tom Pouce accented with a glowing red center. 36” reflexed and spotted petals, up to 40 on a P630 Farolito Each petal is outlined with hot pink and has P641 Salmon Classic—Fragrant upfacing stem. Late summer bloom. Native to eastern a golden yellow midrib. Colors are darker at peachy yellow blooms with freckles. 36” North America. Will tolerate more shade than A rare compact oriental lily, with luminous the points and lighter toward the center. —three bulbs for $4.00 most lilies. May be short-lived, so plant the baby-pink blooms. 14/16 cm bulb.18–24” Three to four flowers per stem. Mid-season seeds. 60–120” Í∏ å —three bulbs for $7.00 bloomer. 14/16 cm bulbs. 32” P642 Dreamcatcher—Antique pink flowers —in a 1 quart pot $8.00 with white centers. 24–36” P631 Miss Lucy —three bulbs for $5.00 —three bulbs for $5.00 P647 Uchida Lilium speciosum rubrum Double oriental lily. Layer upon layer of can- P643 Pink Perfection If you’re just getting started in your love affair dy pink petals form exquisite blooms with a with lilies, Uchida is a great place to start. sweet fragrance. 14/16 cm bulbs. 42” Pink trumpet with a lighter center. Very tall Brilliant, dark pink, recurved petals with white —three bulbs for $6.00 and fragrant. Immense flowers may require trim and light speckles. Easy to grow and late staking when in bloom. Prefers well-drained blooming. Light fragrance.16/18 cm bulbs. Í soil. Early July bloom. 20/22 cm bulb 60” 48” —three bulbs for $7.00 —three bulbs for $7.00

to all the grocery stores that allow the Friends School Plant We’d love to see photos Thanks! Sale to reuse their strawberry flats so our shoppers have of your plants! some thing to carry their plants in! • Costco • Eisenberg’s • Lunds • Target Please send them to [email protected] • Cub • Kowalski’s • Rainbow • Whole Foods 18 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Garden Perennials Periwinkle Vinca minor Pinks, Bath’s Dianthus gratianopolitanus Primrose continued Evergreen, trailing ground cover for shady areas, Very fragrant perennial best used in front of border or P474 Drumstick Primrose, P. denticulata—Dense clus- including slopes and woods. Tubular five-petaled flow- mixed into a rock garden. Blooms are long-lasting and ters of flowers in red-purple to white above a ers bloom in spring, then at times through fall. Does plants rebloom well. Will withstand light foot traffic. whorl of textured leaves. 12–14” well under shrubs or interplanted with spring bulbs. Í‰˝ —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 10–14” wide by 4–8” tallÍ∏Ó ˝ ¥ P454 Fire Witch ß—Evergreen, blue-green linear P475 Pussytoes, Red ß P438 Wojo’s Gem—Medium-sized green and cream foliage. Showy, profuse, magenta blooms, Antennaria dioica ‘Red Hybrids’ variegated foliage with precious blue blooms. spring–fall. Heat resistant and cold tolerant. Attractive low, silver-white carpet of foliage topped —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 Prefers well-drained soil. 2006 Perennial Plant of with wine-red flowers in spring. For rock gardens and the Year. 6” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P439 Bowles Cunningham ß—Improvement on troughs. Likes sharp drainage. 4–6” Í˜‰˝ ‘Bowles Variety’ with larger blue blooms. P455 Sternkissen ß—Forms a tight mound of blue —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P440 Ralph Shugart ß—Large, intense blue-violet green foliage. Pink/purple blossoms in the shape flowers with creamy white edges on trailing shiny of stars bloom late spring, close to the foliage. 3” Queen of the Prairie now on page 54 dark green foliage. —four plants in a pack $4.00 P476 Ratstripper Paxistima canbyi —six plants in a pack $10.00 P456 Pinks, Clusterhead ß Neat and compact evergreen with mahogany-green fall Phlox, Creeping Phlox Dianthus carthusianorum color and clusters of tiny greenish-white spikes of flowers in early spring. Great in either the woodland or The foundation of the early spring perennial garden. Hailing from the alpine meadows of central and south- larger rock garden or for underplanting shrubs. Very Low, spreading plants absolutely covered with flowers east Europe, these tall growing pinks have small, deep hardy; does well in rich organic well drained soils. This in April. Neat mounds of juniper-like foliage for the magenta blooms in clumps of up to 50 flowers. rest of the season. Can be sheared in summer to undiscovered gem is one of the few broad-leaved ever- Upright, blooms June through frost. Good for cutting. Í∏ refresh the foliage. Deer tend to avoid it. Prefers well- Í∏‰ greens that can be used on alkaline soils. 6–12” 24–36” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 å‰ drained, sandy soil with regular water. ˝å —in a 4” pot $6.00 P457 Pinks, Cottage ß ß Red Hot Poker Kniphofia Oriental Poppy P441 Home Fires, P. stolonifera —Deep pink. 4–8” Dianthus plumarius ‘Spring Beauty’ ***** Í∏ Fiery rocket-shaped blooms with interesting shapes. P442 Sherwood Purple, P. stolonifera ß—Masses of Mat-forming. Blooms from early June to mid-summer. Í∏ purple flowers. 8” ***** Í∏ Large double flowers in a range of pink to red. 12–16” Í∏ ´ ˝ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P477 Fire Dance, K. hirsuta—Lovely coral-red and yellow bi-color flower spikes with tubular blooms. P443 Appleblossom, P. subulata ß—Beautiful soft pink P458 Pinks, Hardy Garden The flowers bloom in summer and last for several blossoms with a darker pink center. 4–6” Í Dianthus x allwoodii ‘Desmond’ weeks. Thick clumps of narrow, attractive blue- ß P444 Millstream Daphne, P. subulata —Deep pink Does best with good drainage. Fully double, 2” bright green leaves look a bit like miniature Yuccas. 20” Í flowers with darker throats. 6” cherry red flowers are borne on sturdy stems over P478 Flamenco, K. uvaria ß—An exciting mixture of ß Í P445 Oakington Blue Eyes, P. subulata —4–8” blue-green foliage. 14” Í∏ ‰ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 yellows, oranges and hot fiery reds from June to P446 Scarlet Flame ß—Darker magenta blooms with a September. 24–36” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 darker magenta center. 4” Í Pinks, Maiden Dianthus deltoides P479 Rhubarb, Ornamental P447 White Delight, P. subulata ß—4–8” Í Brilliant blooms in late spring and summer. Mat form- —six plants in a pack $10.00 ing, it makes a popular edging plant. Í∏ ´ ˝ Rheum palmatum tanguticum Grown for its stunning, huge reddish leaves with bold Phlox More Phlox on pages 54 and 56 P459 Brilliant ß—Crimson. 6–9” burgundy flower spires. 72” Í¥ P460 Zing Rose—Rose-red. 8” ***** Pincushion Flower Scabiosa —in a 1 quart pot $8.00 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Flowers resemble delicate pincushions. A prodigious P480 P461 Pinks, Yellow Beauty Rock Cress, Pink bloomer and a tough, hardy garden performer. Early to Arabis alpina ‘Compinkie’ late summer bloomer. Excellent for butterflies. Dianthus knappii A compact mat of rich, rosy pink flowers in spring give Requires good drainage.Í∏ ∫ Soft yellow blooms above a mound of silver blue off a sweet fragrance. 6–12” Íå‰ ß foliage. Scentless flowers; may reseed. 18” Í∏ P448 Baby Blue, S. columbaria —10” —six plants in a pack $10.00 P449 Perfect Clear Blue, S. caucasica—15–30” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P462 Poppy, Blue Meconopsis betonicifolia ß P481 Rock Rose Helianthemum nummularium ‘Ben More’ P450 Chat Noir, S. atropurpurea—Large, very dark red Is there a more beautiful bloom in the entire flower (almost black) white-tipped fully double flowers kingdom than the famous blue poppy? May be difficult Spreading plants, good in hot, dry areas. From the with a pleasant fragrance. Great cut flowers—the in our warm summer climate. This plant likes mulch, Mediterranean, a cascade of luminous deep orange sin- more you cut, the more it blooms. 24-26” the north side of the house, and a sprinkler on hot gle-rose-like flowers with tufted yellow stamens on a Í‰ —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 days. One recommendation we’ve heard is to try any- 15” mat of small leaves. Drought-tolerant. 4” P451 Mongolian Mist, S. superba—A selection of a new where rhododendrons thrive. These first-year seedlings —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 species discovered in the mountains of Mongolia will not bloom until next year. 36” ∏Ó P482 Rock Thyme Acinos alpinus ß with large purple-blue pincushion flowers on —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Excellent trailing, evergreen groundcover with abun- stems rising to 18” tall. Blooms late spring into ß summer. 12” —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 P463 Poppy, Iceland dant red-violet flowers from June through fall. Grow in Papaver nudicaule ‘Wonderland Mix’ gritty, well drained soil with occasional water. May self P452 Pincushion Flower, Giant sow. Native to rocky hillsides of Southern and Central Blooms the first year in late spring and early summer. Cephalaria gigantea tatarica Europe. Each plant will spread 8” wide. 2” Í‰˝ A long-blooming poppy, with fragrant delicate flowers —four plants in a pack $4.00 Clump-forming, open, airy habit. Good with tall grass- in pink, yellow and orange. 12–24” Íπ ¥ es. Bears primrose yellow pincushion flowerheads in —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P483 Rockfoil ß early summer. 96” Í∏ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Poppy, Oriental Papaver orientale Saxifraga arendsii ‘Purple Robe’ P453 Pinks, Alpine Dianthus alpinus ◊ Spectacular early-summer blooms. Large blossoms, A welcome addition to your shady alpine or rock gar- Cushions of lance-shaped leaves with fragrant deep long-lived. Í∏ ¥ den. Tufting soft, mossy plants with tiny reddish-pur- Í‰π ple flowers on 8” stems in May. Excellent on walls. 4” pink to crimson or salmon 1.5” flowers. 3–4” ß —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P464 Allegro —Dazzling scarlet, black-eyed flowers Í∏ ˝‰ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 on dwarf plants. 16” P465 Beauty of Livermere ß—Dark oxblood red flow- P484 Rose Mallow Hibiscus lasiocarpos ß ers. 36–48” Grows along rivers and bogs from California to P466 Choice Mix ß—36” Indiana, bearing magnificent huge cream, pink or red P467 Grape ß—Plum-colored with an almost white flowers, 4–6”across with a deep maroon eye. Fuzzy center, silvery foliage. 27” foliage. Blooms July and August; loves loamy soil and P468 Pizzicato ß—Semi-dwarf, mixed colors. 20” moist conditions. 48–60” Í∏Ó å P469 Royal Wedding ß—White with a black center. —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 30” π P470 Victoria Louise ß—Huge salmon blooms. 36” P485 Roseroot Rhodiola rhodantha —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 This Rocky Mountain native has succulent columns topped by light to deep rose flower clusters in May and P471 Konigin Alexandra ß—Striking salmon pink June. “Rhodiola” is Greek for “rose-like,” and refers to Boxtops for Education blooms with black centers. 24–30” the fragrance of the roots. 10” Íπ —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 Friends School participates in General Mills’ Boxtops —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Prairie Clover, Purple now on page 54 for Education program. Boxtops from specific General Sage, Flowering Salvia nemorosa Mills products are worth money to the school. Look Primrose Primula Upright plants with spikes of blooms. Easy to grow Í∫˙ for the little coupon logo shown here—that’s the part Sweet, early spring blooms in almost every color of the and compact. rainbow. They prefer cool temperatures, a rich humus P486 East Friesland ß—Vivid violet-purple spikes we need. soil and partial shade. They appreciate full sun in the starting in early June. Flowers heavily over a nice- spring, but must have semi-shade as the temperatures ∏¥ ly textured leaf. 15–24” Save them throughout the year, and then bring what warm. P487 May Night ß—Dark violet blue spikes. you have to the plant sale. (Collection cans will be P472 P. japonica ß—Fuzzy foliage in pleasing clumps, Reblooms. 18” blooms in pink to white. 6-12” P488 Plumosa ß—Heat and drought-resistant hybrid located at the cashiers.) Thanks for your help! P473 Pacific Giant Mix, P. x polyantha ß—6” blooms profusely for months with plump spikes —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 of violet double blooms. 15–18” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 19 We accept cash, checks, Visa, Garden Perennials MasterCard & Discover Sage, Flowering continued P504A Shooting Star, Giant P554 Sunflower, Downy Helianthus mollis ß P489 Rosenwein ß—Rose-pink to rose-red flower Dodecatheon x ‘Aphrodite’ Soft, grayish green foliage covered with fine hairs. spikes bloom above a tidy mound of leaves from Intense purple-pink flowers on giant (for a shooting Lemony yellow, 3–4” flowers are borne August through June-August. 15–24” —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 star) robust plants, blooms May–June. 20” ∏Ó å September and are highly attractive to butterflies. —in a 1 quart pot $7.00 Goldfinches will come and devour the seeds later on. P490 Sage, Jupiter’s Salvia glutinosa ß ◊ Very drought tolerant. Will spread slowly by rhizomes Tall, strongly scented spreading panicles of pale 1.5” P504B Skullcap, Baikal if kept dry, faster with water. 48–60” Í∏∫ Âå¥ yellow flowers in June and July. From the Himalayas. Scuttelaria baicalensis ‘Siberian Magic’ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Í∫˙ 24–36” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Showy clusters of brilliant marine blue flowers with Sunflower, Early now on page 55 P491 Sage, Lavender-Flowered ß white throats. Perennial. 12-14”—in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P555 Sweet Pea, Spring Lathyrus vernus ß Salvia lavandulifolia P505 Snow in Summer ß Cerastium tomentosum An extremely durable, early-flowering legume. Purple Syn. Salvia hispanorum. Needs a dry location and some flowers and ferny foliage. Drought resistant. 12” Í∏ protection from cold. Silver foliage with lavender fra- Tufts of narrow, silver-gray leaves form a 6” tall foliage ¥ —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 grance and blue to violet-blue flowers. 12–18” Í∏ mat. In late spring, flower stems rise above the foliage ´Â∫˙ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 mat carrying clusters of white blooms that form a P556 Sweet William ß snow-like carpet. Great for interplanting with bulbs, as Dianthus barbatus ‘Noverna Mix’ P492 Sage, Lilac Salvia verticillata ‘Purple Rain’ Í˝‰ Sundrop edging, or in dry stone wall pockets. 6–12” Old-fashioned beauty and fragrance. Easy to grow. Spikes of of deep purple whorled flowers over furry —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Blooms in spring. 15-24” Í∏ ˝ foliage. Blooms June-September. 24” Í∏ ∫˙ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Solomon’s Seal, Variegated Polygonatum ß P493 Sage, Lyre-Leaved Tiny white bell flowers hang below arching stems in P557 Sweet Woodruff Galium odoratum spring. Adds wonderful airy contrast to areas with Sweetly fragrant tiny white flowers. Blooms May–June. Salvia lyrata ‘Purple Volcano’ ∏ÓçÂ large-leaved plants like hostas. Sometimes used to stuff pillows, leading to good dreams! Very dark, wide, bronze-purple-red foliage. Purple-blue P506 Variegatum, P. falcatum ◊—Gracefully arching Strong spreader, will grow in those difficult places. 6” flowers age to white. 24” Í∏ç∫˙ maroon stems are lined with leaves that have Í∏Ó ´˝Â —four plants in a pack $4.00 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 been air-brushed with streaks of white. Spread to P558 Tansy, Gold-Leafed ß Sage, Prairie Valerie Finnis, now on page 55 make a colony. 15–20” —in a 3.5” pot $5.00 Tanacetum vulgare ‘Isla Gold’ P507 Variegatum, P. multiflorum—Broader white to Sage, Russian Perovskia atriplicifolia Grown for its bright gold aromatic, fern-like foliage. almost yellow stripes. 24” Open and wiry, with gray-green stems and clouds of Yellow button flowers appear in July and August in —in a 1 quart pot $7.00 tiny, violet flowers, summer through fall. Prune in compact, flat-topped clusters. Some gardeners, willing Key Í∏ Í∏ ˝ ‰ to do without the flowers, cut back and refresh the March or April, cutting back to 6-12”. Speedwell Veronica Í foliage in July. The leaves are fabulous in bouquets, Full sun P494 Filigran ß—Soft, lacy presence in the garden. 36” P508A Giles van Hees—An upright but dwarf speed- ∏ ß especially with blue flowers or burgundy foliage. Part sun/part shade P495 Little Spire —Compact version of the classic well with pink flowers from early summer Í∏ ¥ 12–24” —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 Ó Shade with long bloomtime. Good for small gardens. through frost. 6” 24” P508B Siberian, V. porhyriana ◊—A tough, creeping P559 Thistle, Ghost Onopordum acanthium ß ß ç Attractive foliage P496 P. atriplicifolia —The showy classic that was mat of rounded leaves with purple-blue 6-8” This is the Scottish Thistle, which has been the ∫ 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year. 36–48” flower spikes. 6–12” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 emblem of Scotland since the 13th century. According Butterfly-friendly —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 P509 Golden Creeping, V. repens ‘Sunshine’ ◊ß— to legend, a Scottish army camp was alerted to the † Cold-sensitive: P497 Sandwort Arenaria ledebouriana ß Tiny white flowers and gold-chartreuse foliage. 4” sneak attack of invading Norsemen when a barefoot keep above 40° Viking stepped on a thistle and gave a hearty Viking Ç Lush, mossy clumps spread outward as this diminutive —in a 1 quart pot $5.00 Culinary holler. Dramatic and intimidating, like some ghost out groundcover eagerly creeps over the ground, filling the ◊ß ´ P510 Tu r k i s h , V. liwanensis —Round, glossy of Macbeth, this strange white-leaved plant has a cot- Edible flowers space between stepping stones. Small narrow leaves leaves and spikes of abundant tiny blue flowers in tony down all over it, plus curious wide wings on the ˝ Ground cover and white five-petaled flowers. The stems root as they spring. Each undemanding, drought-resistant stem. Another one of those oddball architectural plants ˙ creep. When not in bloom, it looks like a miniature Hummingbird-friendly plant spreads out 18” forming a thick green car- seen in modern British gardens. 120” Íπ mounding conifer. Moist but well-drained soil a must. Â Medicinal pet that you can even walk on a little bit and mow —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 6” Í∏ ˝‰ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 after flowering. Try underplanting with spring ‰ Rock garden Thistle, Globe Echinops ritro P498 Saxifrage, Maple-Leaved bulbs! 1–2” —six plants in a pack $10.00 Í ˜ Mukdenia rossii ‘Crimson Fans’ P511 Spiderwort Tradescantia ‘Sweet Kate’ ß Flower are perfect spheres against dramatic leaves. Minnesota native ß å U.S. native Beautiful maple-like leaves that emerge green splashed Delightful three-petal flowers atop grass-like stems. P560 Baby Globes —Steel-blue spiny globe flowers on a very tough and compact plant. Keeps its col- with bright red and remain red all summer, turning Easy to grow. Good for butterflies. Highly desirable for ß gold in the fall. White, bell-shaped flowers. Can be its bright golden foliage, easy and long blooming. Bears or until frost. 24” Saturday restock ß used as a ground cover or a specimen plant. From lots of deep purple flowers from June to September. P561 Globe Thistle —Buds are silver, opening to π Photo on pp. 28–34 ∏Óçπ¥ Í∏∫ å dark blue globes June–July. Long, prickly leaves. China. 12–14” —in a 1 gal. pot $10.00 12” —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 ¥ Toxic to humans 24–48” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P499 Sea Holly, Amethyst —see also the native Spiderwort, page 55 Thyme, Creeping Thymus serpyllum Eryngium amethystinum P512 Spiny Star Coryphantha vivipara Spreading herb with carpet-like appearance. When About those Beautiful blue spiny globes, leaves of steel blue. 24” Covered with star-shaped arrays of white spines and, Í∏ —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 stepped on, it exudes a spicy aroma. Very hardy. May stars… when ready, 2” flowers in yellow, pink, magenta or be mowed.Í˝‰ ß purple. A small pincushion cactus from the Great Throughout, you will P500 Sea Holly, Blue Eryngium alpinum ß Plains. 5” Íå —in a 2.5” pot $4.00 P562 Mother-of-Thyme 3–6” notice plants that are Heart-shaped, deeply toothed glossy foliage with long P563 Variegated ß —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 marked with five stars conical purple-blue flowers surrounded by blue-grey P513 Spirea, Ash Leaf ß ★★★★★ P564 Pink Chintz ß—Very floriferous. 3” ( ). These plants bracts and soft spines. Excellent feature plant, and dra- Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’ have been awarded five Í —four plants in a pack $4.00 matic cut flower. 24” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 stars by Heger and Makes a fine low hedge or accent plant with sumac- ß P501 Sea Holly, Dwarf shaped leaves that start out pinkish-red in spring then P565 Thyme, Miniature Thymus minus Whitman in Growing Eryngium planum ‘Blue Hobbit’ turn chartreuse and remain that way until frost. Tiny creeping thyme, the thickness of green paint. Perennials in Cold Climates Covered with white blooms over a long summer sea- Purple-pink flowers in June. Tough enough for a gar- as one of the very best The first dwarf sea holly. Very drought tolerant and son. Elegant and beautiful. 36” ∏π den path, cute enough for a trough. 8” wide by 0.25” plants available on the grows well in poor soils. Deeply toothed blue-green —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 tall Í‰ —four plants in a pack $4.00 market. leaves. Silver-blue stems and darker blue flowers and spiny blue bracts bring nice texture to the garden. Spurge, Cushion Euphorbia polychroma P566 Thyme, Wooly Í 8–12” —in a 3” plug $4.00 Great filler plants, in bloom or not.Í∏ç˝¥ Thymus pseudolanuginosus —See also the herb Culantro, page 5 and the P514 E. polychroma—Yellow bracts in early spring. Ground-hugging perennial, good for planting in native Rattlesnake Master, page 55 Foliage turns maroon in fall. 16–24” ***** crevices, draping down walls and growing between P502 Sea Thrift ß —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 pavers. Smells great to walk on but it won’t take heavy traffic. 3” Í‰˝ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Armeria maritima ‘Bloodstone’ P515 Bonfire ß—This plant will stop you in your Also known as sea pinks. Plant in average, well- tracks with its color variation. It has deep purple, Toad Lily, Japanese Tricyrtis drained, sandy soil. Divide plants every few years to red and orange leaves with crackling yellow bracts Intriguing small, orchid-like flowers in fall. Prefers keep them vigorous. If the soil is too rich the plants in spring. May need winter protection. 18” moist soil, forming colonies in good sites. Protect from won’t bloom as well. Good winter drainage is essential —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 early frost so you don’t miss the flowers on this late ∏Ó to prevent rot. Neat evergreen clumps of grassy foliage Stonecrop see box, page 20 bloomer. Native to China and Japan. with globe-shaped deep pink flowers. Easy. Excellent P567 T. hirta ß—Mauve with spots. 24” π for the front of the border. 8-10” Í∏ ˝ ‰ Sundrops Oenothera —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Cheery (usually yellow) flowers in summer. Í ß ß P568 Samurai, T. h i r t a —Purple blossoms with dark P503 Shamrock, Purple P551 Common, O. fruticosa youngii ß—Yellow blooms purple spots and yellow throats. Variegated Trifolium repens ‘Dark Dancer’ in June on upright plants. “Walks” through the foliage with creamy gold edge. Blooms Grown for its foliage—this isn’t your usual Dutch garden with short aerial stolons. 18–24” August–September. 18–24” ß clover. Nearly black leaves with green edging. A gor- P552 Ozark, O. missouriensis —Large yellow blooms P569 Tojen, T. h i r t a ß—White to light pink unspotted geous and unusual addition to containers. 4” on somewhat trailing plants June through August. flowers in late summer. 24–36” Sea Holly Í∏ç˝¥ —six plants in a pack $10.00 6–12” ***** —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 P553 Pink, O. speciosa ß—A pink version of sundrops and it’s lovely! 12” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 20 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Visa, Garden Perennials MasterCard & Discover Toad Lily, Japanese continued P579 Violet Viola koreana P570 Gilt Edge, T. f o r m o s a n a —Large, vigorous plant with gold- Decorative silver-marbled heart-shaped leaves with blue-violet Í∏ç´ Water Plants edged leaves. Attractive lavender flowers in the fall. 24–36” blossoms. May reseed, but is never a problem. 6–12” ç —in a 1 quart pot $7.00 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P648 Arrowhead, White-Flowered Sagittaria latifolia Trillium Trillium P580 Viper’s Bugloss Echium russicum ß Large wide arrowhead-shaped leaves. White buttercup-type Spring blooming woodland flowers with whorled sets of three Bristly European plant that blooms in late summer. A rosette of blooms. Oxygenator, competes with algae. 12–24” Í˜¥ leaves. Cannot tolerate full sun. Give trilliums a rich, deep, furry silver leaves produces thick flower spikes of burgundy- —in a 5.25” pot $9.00 rather moist soil. ∏Ó å fuchsia blooms. 24” Í¥ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P649 Cattail, Dwarf Typha minima P571 Red, T. erectum ß—Maroon-red flowers on a stem above the P581 Wintercreeper, Emerald and Gold ß leaves. 12” π Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald and Gold’ Spiky foliage for shallows. Small, round chocolate-brown ß catkins. Perfect for tubs and small ponds. Plant 1-4” below sur- P572 Yellow, T. l u t e u m —A yellow trillium with large sweet- Colorful evergreen shrub, providing bright green foliage with a face. 24–36” Í∏ —in a 5.25” pot $7.00 smelling flowers in the center of mottled foliage. 12” gold edge, turning pink-red in cold weather. Its dense mounding —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 habit makes it an excellent border plant. 4–5” Í∏Óç˝¥ P650 Horsetail Equisetum hyemale See also the native Trillium, page 56 —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Marsh fern. Likes part shade. 24–36” Í∏ Â˜π¥ P573 Trumpet Flower, Scarlet Ipomopsis aggregata Yarrow now on page 55 —in a 5.25” pot $8.00 Showy spikes of intense red tubular flowers in July and August. P582 Yellow Archangel P651 Hyacinth, Water Eichornia crassipes Íå∫ An old-fashioned biennial favorite that reseeds. 72” Lamiastrum galeobdolon variegatum Floating plant with hollow bulbed stems and delicate lavender —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 flowers. Excellent water clarifier. Tropical, will not survive win- Also called Deadnettle (meaning it doesn’t sting). Attractive Í P574 Tunic Flower Petrorhagia saxifraga green and silver foliage with long, ground-hugging stems. Bright ter. —$6.00 Saxifrage-like groundcover. Clouds of pink flowers on tangled yellow flowers in spring. Especially good ground cover for diffi- P652 Palm, Umbrella Cyperus alternifolius cult areas, but you probably want to keep it out of the perennial mats. Almost ever-blooming and so easy to grow. Emergent plant, excellent for tubs or landscaped ponds. Exotic Í˝‰ border. Easily controlled by removing the runners. 24” Í∏Ó 4” tall x 24” wide —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 winter houseplant; keep pot in a saucer of water. 60–84” Í∏ —four plants in a pack $4.00 Turtlehead, Pink Chelone lyonii —in an 8” pot $9.00 —See also Lamium, page 15 Pink flowers in August and September. Deep green shiny foliage P653 Papyrus, Dwarf Cyperus haspan Í∏ å P583 Yellow Hardhead Centaurea macrocephala ß with red stems. Syn. C. isocladus. Emergent plant, excellent for tubs or land- Tall yellow Bachelor’s Button. Truly a weird plant, sure to get P575 Hot Lips ß—24-30” ***** scaped ponds. Exotic winter houseplant; keep pot in a saucer of comments in the garden. 36–60” Íπ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P576 Pink Temptation ß—15” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 water. 18” Í∏ —in a 5.25” pot $9.00 See also Bachelor’s Buttons, page 9 P578 Vervain, Rose Verbena canadensis ß —See also Papyrus, King Tut, page 42 Magenta-lavender blooms on dense mats of dark green. Native to P584 Yucca Yucca glauca P654 Pickerel Rush Pontederia cordata Í∏ ˝å‰ a wide swath of the U.S. 12” Also called soapweed. A dramatic spikey plant that sends up a Spikes of lilac-blue flowers. Leaf blades mostly heart-shaped. —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 giant flower stalk with large bell-shaped white flowers. Dense, Thick stems creep in mud. This excellent shallow water plant is mounded clumps of leaves that can reach 48” in height. This is a mainstay of northern water gardens. 12–36” Í˜ Build your own the plant that is native to the drier sites of the great plains. —in an 8” pot $13.00 36–72” Íå∫ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 green-roof birdhouse P585 Yucca, Dwarf Yucca nana Save water FOR CHICKADEES OR WRENS A Utah cutie, this miniature rosette has narrow green leaves covered in white filaments. If you find a nice, well-drained place for for your garden! Plans available at the Plant Sale info desk and it, this succulent will make colonies that bloom in showy 24–36” 55-gallon rain barrels, new (made in at www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/archives/431 spikes of large ivory, bell-shaped flowers. This is a superb and the U.S.) OR reused (built by Friends Plant it with creeping thyme, creeping uncommon rock garden plant. Needs an ideal location or winter Í‰∫ stonecrop, or other succulents. protection. 6–12” —in a 3.5” pot $8.00 School families). See page 4 for details. Stonecrop Sedum Í∏‰ ˝∫ ¥ see also annual Stonecrop, page 44 Perennial succulents. Fine Gardening called stonecrop the “most versatile, Creeping continued Creeping continued drought-tolerant, and easy-to-grow perennial,” producing “carpets of P532 Stone Orpine, S. reflexum ß—Blue-green P542 Carnea, S. spathulifolium ß—Miniature bloom that look spectacular.” leaves, yellow blooms. Best in full sun. rosettes of silvery gray foliage tipped 4–6” with crimson, bright yellow flowers. P534 Vera Jameson—Purple foliage with dusty 3–6” Creeping Creeping continued pink flowers. Fall bloom. 9–12” ***** P543 Dwarf Stonecrop, S. humifusum ß— Interesting leaves create a textural statement. P521 Woodland Stonecrop, S. ternatum— P535 Voodoo, S. spurium—Sprawling ground- Creeping stems bearing light rosettes of Í∏ ˝‰ç ¥ Strong spreader with white flowers and cover contrasts brilliant rose-red, star- tightly overlapped green leaves, aging to like blooms with rich burgundy rounded red. Bright yellow flowers are as large as P516 October Daphne, S. sieboldii—Foliage is green foliage. Shade tolerant. U.S. native. foliage. Very eye-catching. 24” wide by the leaf rosettes. Very sweet. 1” attractive throughout the season with its 3–4” å —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 4–6” tall ***** —six plants in a pack $10.00 succulent pink-margined, blue-green P522 Crested form, S. reflexum—Bright green, —four plants in a pack $4.00 pads staying low to the ground. The pink low growing. 2” —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 Upright Sedum flowers don’t appear until well into P536 Bertram Anderson, S. cauticola—Glossy P523 Low Stonecrop, S. grisbachii—A tiny plant Dramatic, taller succulents are fall blooming. autumn, for a great late-season interest. purple stems are cloaked with cool, Í∏ with a translucent bump at the end of Good for butterflies and bees. Fragrant. 4” dusty-lilac leaves. The overall effect is a ∫¥ P517 Poplar-Leaved, S. populifolium ß— each leaf. Turns red in summer, with very subdued blue. In bold contrast with Unusual bushy shape, woody stems and loads of yellow flowers. 3” its understated foliage are its hot, rose- P544 Autumn Joy ß—Flowers open pink, turn poplar-shaped leaves. Dense clusters of P524 Oregon Stonecrop, S. oreganum— pink flowers in late summer. 12” salmon bronze on their way to copper white flowers with light fragrance and Diminutive evergreen mat former; bright P537 Lidakense, S. cauticola—Great for rocks red. One of the U of M’s Tough and å contrasting purple-red anthers. Flowers green leaves tinged with red. 3” or walls. Compact mounds of rounded Terrific perennials. 18” ***** often fade to pink. Very hardy plant from P525 White Diamond, S. pachyclados—Low- blue to bronzy-red foliage with terminal P545 Emperor’s Wave, S. telephium ß—Blue- Siberia. Blooms July-August. 12” growing hummocks of tiny glaucous, clusters of starry budded pink flowers in green pointed leaves, dark stems and P518 Rattlesnake—Wait until you see it! To 4” blue-green rosettes bear attractive, large late summer. Spreads by stolons. 3–4” reddish-purple flowers. The umbrella- P519 Widow’s Cross, S. pulchellum ß—Lush white flowers. Sparkles like diamonds —in a 1 quart pot $4.00 like flower heads bloom from August- green creeping foliage with brilliant rich after each rainfall. From the mountains September. 16-18” P538 Turkish Delight, S. ussuriense—Deepest pink flowers in early summer. Tolerates of Afghanistan. Full sun. 6” P546 Neon, S. spectabile ß—Deep rose flower burgundy, almost black foliage and shade and moist soil. Likes limestone —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 clusters. Vibrant color. 24” carmine-red flower clusters. 4–6” walls. 8” å —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 P547 Garnet Brocade ◊ß—Burgundy P527 Bailey’s Gold—Leathery green with nice —in a 1 quart pot $5.00 bronze foliage and garnet red flowers. P520A Chocolate Ball, S. hakonense ◊— dark yellow flowers. 8” ß P539 Angelina, S. rupestre ß—Amazing, bril- Blooms late summer to fall. Carol insist- Great color for your fall garden as cool- P528 Fuldaglut (Fireglow) —Red-orange liant, golden conifer-shaped leaves on ed on this one. 18” wide by 14” tall π er weather changes the steel gray leaves foliage and red flowers. Bred in Germany. trailing stems. Orange fall color. —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 to chocolate brown, highlighted with 4” Discovered in a private garden in burgundy. Yellow blossoms add even P529 Golden Carpet, S. acre—Mat-forming, P549 Purple Emperor—Dark, almost black Croatia. 6–8” more interest. Try it in a pot next to yellow flowers in summer. Best in full foliage with red flowers. Upright but P540 Baby Tears, S. album chloroticum ß—Low something paler or brighter for con- sun. 2–3” compact. 15” —in a 1 quart pot $5.00 ß rosettes of green teardrops; white flow- trast. 30” wide by 6” tall P530 Kamtchatka, S. kamtchaticum —Yellow ers. 1-2” P550 Xenox ß—The succulent foliage is green P520B Dwarf Blue Carpet ◊—Blue-gray flowers in early summer. Green leaves. P541 Blue Spruce, S. pinifolium ß—Cute! tinged with a grayed purple in spring, foliage in summer changes to deep blue Can take part shade. 6” ***** Dense mats of blue-green pine-like deepening in color to a burgundy-purple as and lovely hues of purple in colder P531 Kamtchatka, Variegated, S. kamtchaticum ß foliage. Yellow blooms. 2–4” it matures. Its rose flowers form flat clus- weather. In late summer the plant is variegatum —Yellow flowers in early —six plants in a pack $10.00 ters that keep their shape past the first completely covered with star-shaped summer, variegated leaves. Can take part shade. 6” ***** frost. Blooms July– September. 10–14” pink flowers. 2–4” —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 —four plants in a pack $4.00 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 21

Vegetables want to grow in full sun unless otherwise noted. Vegetables Bulbs & Bareroots can be found in the northeast corner of the Grandstand. V001 Arugula Eruca sativa ß Carrots Daucus carota ◊ Eggplant Solanum melongena † Smoky greens. —four plants in a pack $3.00 Carrots are best from seed. V044 Classic ß ß Asparagus Asparagus V023 Little Fingers—Extra sweet dark orange 4” V045 Neon —3–4” eggplants ripen to a deep pink carrots with smooth skin. Good for container color. Good flavor, and does well in cooler, short One of the few perennial vegetables. Prepare the soil growing. 65 days. summer climates where most eggplant varieties well with plenty of composted manure. Harvest the —seed packets $1.15, 2,500 seeds don’t grow. 60–65 days. third season after planting. V046 Rosa Bianco ◊ß—Italian heirloom variety V024 Purple dragon—Reddish-purple exterior contrasts V002 Jersey Knight—Larger spears—said to be the best with white and lavender streaked teardrop fruits. with the yellowish-orange interior. Sweet, almost producer. Good for baking, slicing and stuffing. 75 days. spicy flavor. Try it in a carrot salad. 90 days. V003 Purple Passion ◊—Purple spears that are larger, V047 Round Mauve ß—Nicely colored variety from —seed packets $2.00, 500 seeds sweeter and more tender than more common China, dusky streaks of purple on white. Best for Brussels Sprouts green varieties. Can be eaten raw; turns green Cauliflower Brassica oleracea Í eating when fruits are the size of tennis balls. when cooked. —in Bulbs & Bareroots $2.00 each Compact plants do well in pots. 80–90 days V025 Andes ß—White.—four plants in a pack $2.00 —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 Beans Phaseolus vulgaris V026 Andes ß Ø—White. —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 V048 Thai ‘Kermit’ ß—Compact plants produce 2” Best planted once the soil has warmed. † V027 Graffiti ◊ß—Largest and darkest of the purple round green fruit with white stripes. 60 days. V004 Blue Lake Bush—High yields of 5” stringless cauliflowers, the color intensifies in full sun. Takes —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 green beans. Compact, bushy plants. 58 days. rain and humidity better than older varieties. † ◊ Eggplant, Japanese Solanum melongena V005 Gold Crop —5.5” yellow wax beans. 55 days. Keeps most of its color when cooked, especially if ß —seed packets $1.15, 100 seeds you add a bit of lemon juice or vinegar to the pot V050 Little Fingers —Slim, dark purple eggplants π grow in clusters of three or more. Harvest when no V006 Purple-Podded Pole—7” heirloom red-purple string- before cooking. 80–90 days. longer than your little finger or let them grow longer less beans. Turns light green when cooked. 68 days, —six plants in a pack $4.00 with no sacrifice to their mild, sweet taste. Delicious 6’ vines. —seed packets $1.85, 45 seeds V028 Celeriac ß stir-fried, grilled, or even pickled. 68 days. V007 Haricot Vert ◊ß—The classic French, pencil- Apium graveolens ‘Giant Prague’ —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 thin, stringless 6–7” green beans. Heavy yield. Plant produces 5” round crisp, white celery-flavored V051 Little Fingers ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 50–55 days. 24” —six plants in a pack $4.00 roots. Excellent in soups and stews or in vegetable V052A Little Fingers ßØ —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 —See also Chinese Red Noodle Bean juice. Can be shredded for use in salads or slaws. 110 Cabbage and Hyacinth Bean, page 25 days. —four plants in a pack $2.00 V052B Swallow ß—The earliest Japanese eggplant. Beets Beta vulgaris V029 Celery Apium graveolens ‘Tall Utah’ ß Very prolific. 51 days. —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 Harvest early for greens or later for the roots. 11–12” stalks . Medium green. 110 days. 30” V053 Gourd, Snake ß◊ —four plants in a pack $2.00 Lagenaria siceraria V008 Detroit Dark Red—An 1892 heirloom classic 3” red beet. Red-stemmed greens. Good keeper. V030 Chard, Swiss ß Long slender green gourds with white stripes have a 60–70 days. —seed packets $1.15, 80 seeds Beta vulgaris cicla ‘Bright Lights’ crisp cucumber-zucchini taste when harvested while immature, still very firm, and under 24”. Excellent for V009 Chioggia—The prettiest beet, sweet and mild Great ornamental value with brightly colored stems in soups and stir fry; the shoots, tendrils, and leaves are when cooked. This is the red and white “bull’s red, yellow, violet, pink and orange. Dark green textured also eaten as greens. Grow on a tall trellis. To ensure eye” beet you’ve seen! 55–65 days. leaves. Improved milder flavor. Harvest can begin in four pollination, you can touch the centers of the white lacy —seed packets $1.25, 80 seeds to five weeks for young salad greens. Harvest mature flowers together. 10–15’ Í† —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 V010 Bitter Melon Momordica charantia ß◊ leaves just above the soil line so that they can grow back for multiple harvests. 20” V054 Ground Cherry Physalis ß Bumpy, oblong fruit is crunchy and watery in texture, —four plants in a pack $2.00 This cousin of the tomato grows small bushes with similar to cucumber or green bell pepper. Used in fruits encapsulated in inflated pods. Excellent in salsa, † V031 Collards Brassica oleracea ß soups, stir fries and medicinal tea. Vining to 15’ the “cherries” can be used like little tomatoes. Í † —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 The classic dark-green leafy vegetable, packed with —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 ß vitamins and fiber. —four plants in a pack $2.00 V011 Bok Choi Brassica rapa ‘Joi Choi’ V055 Kale Brassica oleracea ‘Vates’ ß V032 Corn, Blue Zea mays ‘Hopi Blue’ ◊ Thought to be the oldest of the Asian greens, cultivat- Blue curled. 12–24” —four plants in a pack $2.00 ed since at least the 5th century. Stalks are mild and An heirloom flint corn grown by the Hopi tribe for crunchy and the leaves pleasantly tangy; each has dif- more than 800 years. Its dark blue-purple kernels make V056 Kale, Dinosaur Brassica oleracea ß ferent cooking time, so in culinary terms, it’s like get- a sweet cornmeal and the dried 9” ears are good for The flavor is sweet and mild, particularly after frosts. Í ting two vegetables for the price of one. autumn decorations. Best planted once the soil has Highly nutritious and ornamental. Very dark blue- —four plants in a pack $2.00 warmed. 100 days. 60–100” † green leaves 10–18” in length and curled under at the Broccoli Brassica oleracea ‘Premium Crop’ —seed packets $1.55, 65 seeds edges. The leaves have a heavily corrugated texture, but are smooth to the touch. 30” 60–70 days. Í V033 Corn, Sweet Zea mays ‘Ambrosia’ Healthful veggies with 9” heads. 58 days. —six plants in a pack $4.00 Corn ß F1 hybrid bicolor with yellow and white kernels. As V012 —four plants in a pack $2.00 V057 Kale, Redbor Brassica oleracea ß V013 ßØ —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 sweet as its name. Best planted once the soil has warmed. 71–80 days. 72–84” † Deep red-purple extremely frilly leaves. Tastes good and V014 Broccoli, Purple ß —seed packets $1.55, 90 seeds makes a beautiful garnish, too! Often grown purely as an Brassica oleracea ‘Violet Queen’ Cucumbers Cucumis sativus † ornamental. Try it with orange daisies or poppies. 30” Royal purple heads, great for salads and dips. Cooks up —six plants in a pack $4.00 green. 55 days. —four plants in a pack $2.00 V034 Spacemaster—Compact and vigorous bushy variety, good for small areas. Great for pickling when Kohlrabi Brassica oleracea V015 Broccoli, Romanesco ß small, slicing as they grow larger. 62 days. Kohlrabi is a bit of a mystery if you haven’t grown or Brassica oleracea —seed packets $1.15, 70 seeds eaten it. Not a root vegetable—it is grown for its round bulbous stems, which taste like broccoli accented by Unusual bright lime-green spiral florets that form fas- V035 Burpless ß—55 days. radish. Can be eaten raw, with or without peeling, cinating pinnacle heads with a superb distinctive fla- V036 Bush ß—Bush cucumbers take up about a third sliced or diced in salads or on vegetable platters, grated vor. Harvest when the heads are approximately 4–6” in of the space of a vining cucumbers and are great into slaws, steamed or boiled like broccoli. The fresh diameter. 90 days. —four plants in a pack $2.00 for containers, or you can plant them in groups of greens are also good cooked. Brussels Sprouts Brassica oleracea up to four in a small hill of soil. V037 Lemon, heirloom ß—3–4” round, lemon-yellow V058 Early Purple Vienna ß—Purplish outside with Cold-tolerant—frost actually improves the flavor. cucumbers. Tender and sweet. 65 days. greenish white flesh. 60 days. ß ß V016 Falstaff Red ß—Purple-red sprouts with a V038 Picklers —50 days. V059 Grand Duke —Green. ß milder, nuttier flavor than most green sprouts. V039 Poona Kheera —A wonderful heirloom from —four plants in a pack $2.00 India with cream/light green fruits that are crisp, Eggplant Color retained when cooked. 98 days V060 Leeks Allium ampeloprasum ‘Rikor’ ß V017 Jade Cross ß—1.5” deep green sprouts. Compact juicy, sweet and mild. Shaped like a potato, with 40–50 plants per pot. Separate when planting. Leave plants. 85 days —four plants in a pack $2.00 skin turning brown as they ripen. Heavy yields on disease resistant plants. 60 days. some of this biennial to over-winter in the garden. Cabbage, Green Brassica oleracea V040 Tasty Jade ◊ß—Japanese cucumbers that are —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 V018 Copenhagen ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 long, slender, shiny and burpless. Lettuce Lactuca sativa V019 Stonehead ß—Ø —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 V061 Amish Deer Tongue ß—1840s heirloom named V041 Slicers ßØ —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 Cabbage, Red Brassica oleracea for its triangular, pointed leaves. Heat tolerant Beautiful in spring containers with flowers, too. V042 Cuke-nuts Melothria scabra ß† and less prone to bolting. Great crunch like romaine, with a more interesting shape. Delicious crisp little cucumbers, these 1–2” cukes look V020 Ruby Perfection ß—four plants in a pack $2.00 V062 Bibb ß just like mini watermelons. A delicate but productive V021 Red Express ß—Ø —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 V063 Forellenschluss ß—Old Austrian heirloom, the vine that clambers through the garden. Excellent for name means “speckled like a trout,” a gorgeous V022 Cabbage, Napa Brassica rapa ß popping into your mouth as is or for pickling. Prefers and tasty romaine lettuce splashed in deep red. fertile, well-drained soil. π —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 Tender and delicious. A staple of Chinese, Japanese 55-65 days and Korean cooking. —four plants in a pack $2.00 V043 Edamame Glycine max ‘BeSweet’ V064 Grand Rapids’ ß—Dark green leaves. ß V022 Cabbage, Savoy Brassica ß◊ Excellent succulent nutty flavored soybean. What a V065 Red Sails’ —Red leaf. V066 Romaine ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 A crinkly-leafed version, tender and sweet, and beauti- treat! Vigorous bushes. Meant to be eaten as a green vegetable. Early maturing with large seeds. Best plant- V067 Mixed Ø—Greenstar green leaf, New Red Fire ful in the garden. Great for stuffed cabbage. 90 days † Íπ —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 ed once the soil has warmed. red leaf, Pirat red bibb, and Adriana green bibb. Kohlrabi —seed packets $1.85, 50 seeds —four plants in a pack $2.50 22 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Vegetables want to grow in full sun unless otherwise noted. Vegetables Bulbs & Bareroots can be found in the northeast corner of the Grandstand. Lettuce continued V079 Potato, Blue ß◊ Squash, Winter Cucurbita pepo † V068A Mixed ß—Majestic Red romaine, Revolution Solanum tuberosum ‘All Blue’ Fall vegetables that are best after a touch of frost. red leaf, Royal Oakleaf, Monet curled green, Deep blue skin and flesh with a thin white line just V093 Baby Blue Hubbard ◊ß—Smaller version of Forellenshluss speckled romaine, and Sweet under the skin. Good for baking or frying, or make the blue hubbard squash that requires 6–8’ spac- Valentine bibb. —six plants in a pack $4.00 lavender mashed potatoes! Easy to grow. Good keeper. ing. Produces smooth, gray-blue skinned fruits 90–110 days. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 V068B Malabar Spinach ß weighing 4-6 lbs. 91–100 days. 18-24” ß Basella alba var. rubra Pumpkin Cucurbita pepo ´å† V094 Early Butternut —Beige, long-necked fruits. V095 Guatemalan Blue Banana ◊ß—Looks more ◊ß Jenny Lind Melon Unusual climbing foliage with large red, glossy, sensu- V080 Galeuse d’Eysines —The skin is covered like a giant blue pickle. This productive heirloom ous leaves and stems. In the heat of summer, when all with barnacles. No need to carve, just set it on from Guatemala produces a 10 lb. squash with of the garden spinach has turned bitter, Malabar the porch as is. Sometimes called peanut pump- tasty, firm yellow flesh. The waxy skin makes it spinach is at its best. The leaves taste remarkably like kin. Good for eating too, with great texture. keep well. Easy to cook—just slice into rings and ß traditional spinach and can be harvested generously. V081 Howden’s Howden —A Jack o’ Lanterns staple. pare off the thin skin. 110 days. π Key Í∏ ´†π ◊ß —in a 4” pot $3.00 V082 Winter Luxury Pumpkin —We heard from V096 Spaghetti ß—A beautiful, oblong, light-colored Í a plant sale shopper that this made the tastiest Full sun Melon, Cantaloupe Cucumis melo † squash that, when cooked, separates into strands ∏ Part sun/part shade pumpkin pie ever! —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 that look like spaghetti. Think of it as the begin- V069 EarliQueen ß—3.5 to 4 pound, round melons. Ó Shade V083 Pumpkin, Miniature ß ning of low cal mac and cheese. Thick, sweet, orange flesh. Ø V097 ß Cucurbita pepo ‘Jack-Be-Little’ ´å† Sweet Dumpling, ‘Hearts of Gold’ —Ivory-col- ç —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 ored fruits striped and mottled dark green. Attractive foliage Small ornamentals, edible, but also great for decora- V070 Minnesota Midget ß—Extra early. Vines seldom Tender, sweet orange flesh. 10 fruits per plant. ∫ Butterfly-friendly tions. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 over 3’ long. Round fruits are 3.5” to 4” in diame- —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 † Cold-sensitive: ter with thick, golden-yellow flesh. Edible to the V084 Raddichio Raddichio ‘Indigo’ ß V098 Acorn, ‘Table King’ ßØ keep above 40° ß rind with high sugar content. Introduced by U of Dark purple chicory—great for salads. V099 Buttercup —Arguably the best-flavored winter Ç Ø Culinary M in 1948. 60–75 days. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 —six plants in a pack $4.00 squash. Very sweet, stringless flesh. ß ´ Edible flowers V071 Melon, Jenny Lind ß V100 Delicata —Also known as sweet potato squash V085 Radish ◊ because of its flavor or peanut squash because of ˝ Ground cover Cucumis melo ‘Jenny Lind’ Raphanus sativus ‘Crimson Giant’ its shape. Delicata is very productive and stores ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Early 19th century melon named after a popular singer 2–4” radishes don’t become hollow or pithy. The white well throughout the winter and into spring. Enjoy Â Medicinal of that era. Small 2–2.5 pound fruits are slightly ribbed flesh is crunchy and mild. Good heat tolerance. 29 its fine-grained, light-orange flesh steamed or and have a striking small button or knob on the blos- Ø ‰ Rock garden days. —seed packets $1.15, 400 seeds baked. —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 som end. Whitish-green flesh is moderately thin, ß◊ sweet and juicy. 70 days. † —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 V086 Rhubarb Rheum ‘Victoria’ V101 Sweet Potato ˜ Minnesota native Ipomoea batatas ‘Beauregard’ å V072 Mesclun ß Edible red stalks are tart! Great for pies and preserves. U.S. native Leaves are not edible. Vigorous grower. 30–42” Copper-colored, inside and out. Sweet potatoes in 100 A mix of greens for interesting salads. —in Bulbs & Bareroots $4.00 days! Needs a warm location. This variety produces ß Saturday restock —six plants in a pack $4.00 well in Minnesota. † —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 π V087 Scallions Allium fistulosum ß Photo on pp. 28–34 V073 Mustard Greens Brassica juncea ß V102 Tomatillo Physalis ‘Tomato Verde’ ß ¥ Toxic to humans Evergreen hardy white bunching onion. Perennial. One Spunky green leaves, packed with vitamins and flavor. of the first fresh foods in April. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 Round green fruits with a papery husk, removed before —four plants in a pack $2.00 eating. Vining plants, easy to grow. Sweet-tart flavor V088 Shallots Allium ascalonicum ß † Onions Allium cepa great in salsas and sauces. 75 days. A connoisseur’s onion with gentle flavor. Multiple —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 40–50 plants per pot; separate when planting. plants per pot; separate when planting. Watermelon Citrullus lanatus † V074 Copra (yellow) ß —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 V075 ß V103 Cream of Saskatchewan ß—Small, round 4–10 Red Mercury Squash, Summer Cucurbita pepo V076 White Sweet Spanish ß —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 pound melons with creamy white flesh. Classic yellow summer squash. 43 days. † Wonderful flavor and such a thin rind that it can’t V077 Peanuts ß V089 Sunbar ß —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 be shipped to stores. Brought to Canada by Arachis hypogaea ‘Jumbo Virginia’ Russian immigrants. Perfect for home gardens. ß Ø High yields of large plump peanuts. Delicious when V090 Sunbar — —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 V104 Sugar Baby ß—8” round melons with red flesh. Ø roasted. High in protein. Try making your own home- Squash, Summer Patty Pan Early. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 made peanut butter. The best variety for northern Cucurbita pepo † Zucchini Cucurbita pepo ´† climates. Does well in poor soil. 120 days.† —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 V091 Sunburst—Like a yellow flying saucer with a V105 Cocozelle ß—Bush-type plants produce long, green stem and fluted edges. 50 days. cylindrical zucchini fruit that are dark green V078 Popcorn, Strawberry V092 Yugoslavian Finger Fruit ß—Good yields of striped in lighter green. The flesh is greenish Zea mays ‘Strawberry Popcorn’ creamy white summer squash with interesting white and firm. This heirloom is a staple of Small, red strawberry-shaped ears of corn are good for knobs. An heirloom variety from Yugoslavia dat- Italian gardens. 50 days. Potatoes ß popping and gorgeous for fall decorations. Two to four ing back to 1885. 90 days. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 V106 Gold Bar—Yellow —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 ears per stalk. Best planted once the soil has warmed. V107 Elite—Green ß—Ø —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 100 days. 48–60” † —seed packets $1.55, 100 seeds Eat Locally and Globally with New Herbs, Veggies ast year, one of our new volun- dishes and is used in Asian, Latin • Lemongrass, Cymbopogon citratus that you will be glad you did. teers asked why we didn’t carry American and Caribbean cooking. • Red Shiso, Perilla frutescens crispa When growing these herbs, keep in Lmore herbs used in Asian cook- In Herbs, we’ve added: • Thai Basil, Ocimum basilicum ‘Siam Queen’ mind that most of them are not fussy ing. We agreed this was a great idea, but • Bok Choi, Brassica rapa ‘Joi Choi’ and prefer sun, but many can be grown • Cook with Chicken, Make Body Strong the problem was we never knew which • Napa Cabbage, Brassica rapa in a wide variety of conditions. (popular with Hmong Minnesotans; herbs to add. This year, she’s given us If you’re interested in trying some botanical name unknown to us) If you’ve seen these plants before and some ideas, and we’ve added some new ways of cooking, some good • Coriander, Vietnamese, just walked on by, pick them up and give exciting new herbs and vegetables from resources to check out include: Persicaria odoratum them a chance. Thai basil is a beautiful cuisines around the world. And, as an • The recently published Cooking • Culantro, Eryngium foetidum plant with green leaves and a purple interesting bonus, we also found new from the Heart: The Hmong Kitchen • Kaffir Lime, Citrus hystrix stem. A very versatile herb, it can be uses for some of the herbs we already in America. Available through • Papalo, Porophyllum ruderale used in stir-fries, curries, salads carry. We hope you’ll join us on this www.hmongcooking.com • Tong Ho, Chrystanthemum coranarium and is essential for the expanded herb and vegetable adventure • Growing Chinese Vegetables in Your • Vietnamese Balm, Elsholtzia ciliata Vietnamese soup noodle Own Backyard by Geri Harrington— at the Friend’s School Plant Sale. famously known as pho. For In Vegetables, we have added: A good book filled with gardening tips If you’re unfamiliar with Asian herbs, lemongrass, you might try for each vegetable. a couple of easy plants to start with • Bitter Melon, Momordica charantia seeping it in hot water for a • www.TheHerbFiles.com— include Vietnamese coriander and • Gourd, Snake, Lagenaria siceraria calming tea or mince it into tiny bits to A local website filled with facts, tips and culantro (not to be confused with the • Several more hot peppers, including add to a meat marinade. Bok choi is used recipes that is constantly expanding to more common “cilantro”). Used fresh or Hot Purple, Hot White, Poblano, and in all the ways you can use spinach. Add include more information about herbs, cooked, Vietnamese coriander can be the Peruvian species pepper Rocoto it fresh to salads and soups or steam it, spices and vegetables. added to fresh salads, spring rolls, (Capsicum pubescens) sauté it, stir-fry it, you name it! And, don’t forget that you can help Asian-style noodle dishes or sprinkled No matter which one you try, audi- Also, don’t forget these herbs and veg- us too. We want to continue to expand on chicken to liven up the flavor with a tion at least one of these fun and excit- etables that we regularly carry, including: our herb and vegetable offerings, so if slight peppery taste. Also used fresh or ing herbs in your summertime salads, you have suggestions, let us know! cooked, culantro adds a citrusy flavor to • Epazote, Chenopodium ambrosioides Asian-style meals or teas. We’re sure www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 23 Vegetables Vegetables want to grow in full sun unless otherwise noted. Capsicum annuum Í† Hot Peppers Hot Peppers come in many shapes V108 Anaheim ß V115 Fish Pepper ß V123 Hot White ß◊ 7” fruits only mildly hot. Good for canning, stuffing, Pre-1870s African-American heirloom. Ornamental Small, round, lantern-shaped white fruit. Fruit is freezing or drying. Mosaic tolerant. green and white variegated foliage. Pendant fruits, extremely hot. 12–18” —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 2–3” long, ripen from cream with green stripes to orange with brown stripes to all red. Traditionally used Jalapeño V109 Aurora in oyster and crab houses around the Chesapeake Bay. Prolific 24–36” plants bear early. 3” fruits go from dark Small 10–12” plants, purple and green foliage, tapered Perfect for salsa. Moderately hot. 80 days. 18–24” ç green to red hot. Hottest when red. 2,500–5,000 fruits 1.5” long. Upright fruiting habit, ripens from —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 Scoville units. lavender to deep purple to orange and finally to red. V124 Early ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 Very nice for containers. 60-75 days. çØ Habanero —four plants in a pack $2.50 Small flattened bell shape. Green when immature. V125 Early ßØ —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 Heat: 200,000–300,000 Scoville units (very hot!) V110 Bulgarian Carrot V126 Mulato Isleno ß V116 Orange ß —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 Fluorescent orange and as hot as they look. Heirloom. Ripens chocolate brown. Used fresh for stuffing, roast- ◊ß Ø —four plants in a pack $2.50 V117 Chocolate —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 ing and stewing; dried in molé. Not too hot. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 Cayenne V118 Ho Chi Minh ß◊ Vigorous plants with slender fruits 5–10” long, good Similar to Bulgarian Carrot in heat, but bright yellow. V127 Poblano dried or pickled. Heat: 30,000–50,000 Scoville units Wonderful for drying and very ornamental as well. A Very mild green peppers, great for stuffing, especially (hot!) Â chile that was selected by our organic grower, Ho Chi in chiles rellenos. —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 Minh seeds were brought by Vietnamese immigrants V111 Red ß —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 to Minnesota in the 1970s. Ø V128 Portugal Hot ß V112 Long Purple ß—24” —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 —four plants in a pack $2.50 5–8” long by 1” across, bright red. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 V113 Cubanelle ß Hot Banana ß◊ Very mild with long fruits (6 x 2.5”) that are yellow- 6–8” long and 2” across, sets fruit even in cool weather. V129 Rocoto Capsicum pubescens green maturing to red with continuous fruiting. 65 V119 ß —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 Now you can eat what the Incas ate 5,000 years ago: days. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 V120 ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 these hot peppers look like small glossy red apples and ß have thick meaty walls like bell peppers. Purple star V114 Fatalii V121 Hot Cherry ß flowers and fuzzy foliage. 24” π —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 Bright yellow, bonnet-shaped 3” fruits with an intense Round. Matures from green to bright red. V130 Super Chili ß fruity-citrus flavor. Rivals habanero for heat. Also —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 known as Yellow Devil’s Tongue. 80 days. Highly ornamental plants, spicy in the cayenne range. —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 V122 Hot Purple ß◊ —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 Dark purple fruit is very hot. —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 V131 Thai Dragon ß Up near the habanero on the heat scale; often grown as a potted ornamental. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 Sweet Peppers Capsicum annuum Í†

V132 Aconcagua ß V138 Jimmy Nardello ß V144 Red Mini Bell ß Very large, long frying peppers, up to 11” by 2.5”. Tall Brought to the USA by Guiseppe Nardello from the Compact plants fit nicely into small garden spaces or plants give good yields over a long season, and the small village of Ruoti in the Basilcata region of south- patio planters. The peppers are 1.5” long. 60 days. 16” fruit is sweet and delicious! This pepper was named ern Italy. “One of the best sweet peppers you will ever —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 after the tallest mountain in the Western Hemisphere, taste.” Long thin gnarly peppers ripen bright red. ß located in Argentina. Great for grilling as well as gen- Productive, low growing plants. 80–90 days. 24”. V145 Sheepnose Pimento Bell Pepper eral use. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 An Ohio heirloom. Pumpkin-shaped fruits are 3” deep ß and 4” in diameter. Extremely flavorful, sweet thick V133 Chocolate Beauty Lady Bell juicy flesh. Good for canning. Will keep in excellent Ripens to a rich brown color. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 Sweet green maturing to red bell pepper. F1 hybrid, 72 condition for three to four weeks in the refrigerator. Golden Summer days. Sturdy plants grow up to 24” tall. 70–80 days. V139 ß —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 —four plants in a pack $2.00 F1 hybrid, 72 days. Golden, bell shaped fruits. V140 ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 Sweet Banana V134 ß —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 ß◊ Pale yellow to orange, 65 days. ß V141 Mixed Sweet Peppers V135 —four plants in a pack $2.00 ß One each green, orange, purple, red, white and yellow. V146 —four plants in a pack $2.00 V136 Golden Treasure ß —six plants in a pack $4.00 V147 Øß —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 Excellent Italian heirloom variety. Large tapered fruits V142 Purple Beauty ß V148 Takii Ace ß are 8-9” long and 2” at the shoulder. Ripens from green to shiny yellow. Sweet medium-thick flesh and Blocky, 3” by 3” emerald-green peppers that mature to An early red Japanese selection recommended for its thin tender skin. 80 days. eggplant-purple with thick, crunchy walls. 70–75 days. excellent yields and flavor. Small to medium sized —four plants in a pack $2.00 —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 fruits, changing from green to red. A favorite for our ß region. Flavor is sweet and delicious. 50 days. V137 Gypsy ß V143 Purple Marconi —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 A deep purple variety of an Italian heirloom with a 3–4” peppers, recommended for cooler climates like V149 Valencia ß ours. Fruit matures from light yellow to orange to red. mild, sweet flavor. Ripens to a deep wine red. Good F1 hybrid, 58 days. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 producer. Tapered 6” fruit. Traditionally used for fry- Large green fruits ripening to orange. ing, Marconis are also wonderful when eaten fresh so —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 try some in a salad. 72 days. —in a 3.5” pot $2.00

Í† Commercial Tomatoes Lycopersicon esculentum See Heirloom Tomatoes, ß ß◊ V199 Bush Early Girl V203 Jet Star V206 Roma page 24 Patio ready! Get a head start on tomato season with High yielding, compact plants will not set seed. Mild, Plum tomato with few seeds that is good for canning the earliest Early Girls. Six-ounce fruits with good fla- sweet fruits. F1 hybrid; indeterminate. 72 days. and sauce. Open-pollinated but not generally consid- F1 tomatoes have been vor. More disease resistant than the original. Compact —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 ered an heirloom tomato. Determinate. 24–36” hybridized for produc - F1 hybrid; determinate. 54 days. —four plants in a pack $2.00 V204 Mixed Hybrid Tomatoes ß◊ tivity and disease —in a 6” pot $15.00 ß One each Beefsteak, Celebrity, Cherry, Early Girl, V207 Sungella resistance. Their seed Celebrity Mountain Gold, and Roma. Also known as Auriga. Orange-red golf balls—super cannot be saved for Excellent medium-large fruits. F1 hybrid, very disease- —six plants in a pack $4.00 sweet and tasty. Heavy trusses of two-ounce fruits. growing next year. resistant. Determinate. 72 days. Open-pollinated and indeterminate. 70 days V205 Moby Grape ß V200 ß —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 Some commercial Very sweet and succulent 2” oblong fruit. Fruit can be ß V201 —four plants in a pack $2.00 eaten right off the vine. Open-pollinated and indeter- Sweet 100 tomatoes are not V202 Fourth of July ß minate, 70 days 36–48” —in a 4” pot $2.50 Lycopersicon esculentum x pimpinellifolium hybrids, but are not considered heirlooms. Small to medium sized fruits, very prolific. Pat grew it F1 hybrid. Tiny cherry, very indeterminate. 70 days. and found it has a hint of orange flavor. It won’t ripen V208 ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 These open-pollinated by the Fourth of July, but it is early: 65 days. V209 ßØ —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 varieties can be saved Indeterminate F1 hybrid. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 for growing next year. 24 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Tomatoes want to grow in full sun; they are tropical plants that would prefer Vegetables a sunny windowsill until the weather warms up. Heirloom Tomatoes Lycopersicon esculentum Í† V167 Garden Peach ß V184 Orange Banana ß◊ V150A Mixed Heirloom Tomatoes Tomato 100-year-old heirloom. Small, 2-ounce fruits are blush The size and shape of jalapeño peppers but orange, this Can’t decide? Get one each of Brandywine, Yellow pink when ripe and look more like apricots than toma- tomato has relatively little “jelly” and seeds, making it Terms Brandywine, Aunt Ruby’s German Green, and toes. Sweet, prolific and stores well in autumn for win- great for eating right off the vine or for making paste. Ø Cherokee Purple. ter ripening indoors. 71 days. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 70–80 days. —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 Indeterminate —four plants in a pack $2.50 tomatoes are vining V168 Grandpa’s Minnesota ß V185 Paul Robeson ß and tend to ripen V150B Aunt Ginny’s Purple ß Prolific heirloom with red, 1” cherries that have a mild A Russian heirloom named after the singer who won sweet flavor. 75 days. —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 acclaim as a civil rights advocate. Beefsteaks, purple- fruit over an extended High yields of 12–16 ounce deep pink tomatoes. ß black with dark green shoulders, to 4” wide. Dark-red period of time. These Smooth, juicy beefsteaks with very little cracking on V169 Green Sausage inside. Very flavorful fruits with a good acid/sweet potato-leaf plants. 85 days. —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 are traditionally Beautiful elongated 4” fruits that are green with yellow balance. 74 days. —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 V151 Aunt Ruby’s German Green ß stripes. Rich, sweet flavor. Short bushy plants good for ß staked. containers and produce fruit in great abundance. V186 Persimmon Orange Some say the best flavored green tomato. Sweet, yet Determinate, 75–80 days. —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 Large deep golden-orange with a luscious, sweet flavor. spicy, these large beefsteak tomatoes ripen to a pale Determinate ß Meaty texture and minimal seeds. 80 days. green with a hint of yellow. 80 days. V170 Green Zebra —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 tomatoes tend to be —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 Initially green with dark green stripes. Ripens to yel- V187 Pineapple ß◊ bushier and to ripen V152 Black Cherry ß low with bright green interior. Medium-sized, sweet. their crop all at one 75–80 days. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 Huge meaty tomatoes are safer held with two hands. Cherry-sized fruits the color of dark chocolate continue Red and yellow-streaked fruits. 90 days. time, a feature that to ripen after light frost. Flavor is wonderful, very rich V171 Hillbilly Potato Leaf —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 and sweet. Vigorous. 65 days. —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 canners and freezers Gorgeous slicing tomato. Sweet juicy 4-6” flattened ß fruits about 1 pound each. Beautiful yellow fruits are V188 Plum Lemon might note. V153 Black Krim ß streaked with red on the blossom end. Heavy producer. Collected from an elderly seedsman at Moscow’s Bird Ukrainian heirloom. Ripe when soft and blackish-red. 85 days. Ø —four plants in a pack $2.50 Market during the August 1991 coup. The fruit is 3” From the Krim peninsula on the Black Sea. Very meaty Heirlooms are ß long with pointed end—it really resembles a lemon. and tasty. 80 days. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 V172 Isis Candy Cherry Meaty, sweet refreshing flavor. 72 days. INDETERMINATE V154 Blondkopfchen ß Gorgeous fruits are marbled with red, each with a star- —four plants in a pack $2.00 unless otherwise burst on the blossom end. Rich flavor is a complex The name means “little blonde girl.” Heavy yields of V189 Principe Borghese ß noted. blend of sweetness and fruitiness. Loads of 1.5” fruits clustered, golden yellow 1/2” cherry tomatoes, very on short trusses. 70–80 days. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 Bright red egg-shaped Italian cherry tomato with an sweet. Sprawling vines. From the Gatersleben Seed Bank ß intense tomato flavor and non-watery flesh that makes in Germany. 75 days. —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 V173A Long Keeper, Gold it ideal for drying. Determinate. 75 days. Good for con- V155 Bloody Butcher ß Yellow 8-ounce fruits with great taste. Pick all the tainers. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 fruits before the first frost and store in a cool location ß Early and high yielding variety. Great full tomato flavor without the fruit touching; will ripen and keep up to V190 Pruden’s Purple and exceptional dark red color. Fruits are borne in clus- four months. This is the yellow version of the long- Relative of the Brandywine. Very bountiful producer of ters and average 4 oz. Indeterminate, 65-70 days. keeping tomato Barbara Kingsolver described in Animal one-pound lovely purple-pink fruits with very few —four plants in a pack $2.00 Vegetable Miracle. 76 days. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 seeds and an unforgettable flavor. 75 days. ß —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 V156 Boxcar Willie V173B Long Tom ß ß Large, smooth, red-orange tomato that’s great for eating, Fruits are 5” long by 2” in diameter. Fruits have very V191 Red Fig canning or freezing. 80 days. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 few seeds; firm, meaty flesh with nice sweet flavor. Grown in American gardens since the 18th century. Brandywine Superior paste tomato that is flavorful and also ideal Very heavy yields of 1.5” pear-shaped tomatoes. Great for salads. 85–90 days. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 for fresh eating but also used as a substitute for figs Amish heirloom. Deep pink color. Good-sized and exqui- ß years ago by gardeners who would pack away crates of site taste. Very rich and distinctively spicy. 78 days. V174 Matt’s Wild Cherry dried tomatoes for winter use. 85 days. V157 ßØ —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 Volumes of marble-sized fruits borne in clusters; great —four plants in a pack $2.00 for frequent picking. Tart flavor early and sweeter late Ø V158 —four plants in a pack $2.50 in the season. Vigorous vines. Many modern cherries V192A San Marzano V159 Caspian Pink ß were bred from this original, truly wild type found in Elongated 3" fruits on a classic Italian paste tomato. Eastern Mexico. 70 days. —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 Some say it makes the world's finest sauce. Large plants; Large, flattish pink tomato that is super sweet and heavy yields. 80–90 days. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 juicy. 80 days. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 V175 Mexico Midget ß V192B Seed Saver’s Italian V160 Cherokee Purple ß Early and very prolific plants continue producing throughout the entire growing season. Round, half-inch Beautiful, huge heirloom from Italy. Plants are com- This Tennessee heirloom is extremely productive and fruits give an incredible flash of rich tomato flavor, great pletely loaded with fruits weighing over a pound, one has a very rich tomato flavor. Vines produce a large for salads. 60–70 days. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 of the most productive varieties. Excellent full tomato number of medium sized, 10–12 ounce fruits. The flavor. Easy to peel, ideal for slicing and canning, very flesh is a unique brick red with a rose/purple skin. 80 V177 Moonglow little waste. 70–80 days. Ø days. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 Medium-sized bright orange fruits. Solid orange meat, —four plants in a pack $2.50 V161 Christmas Grape few seeds and wonderful flavor. A Seed Savers favorite. ß 80 days. Ø —four plants in a pack $2.50 V193 Siberian Better by the bunch! Highly productive plants yield a Dwarf sprawling plants with very early sets of fruit. steady stream of 1” round fruits that are borne in clus- ß V178 Mortgage Lifter Egg-shaped 2–3” fruits, good strong flavor. Not to be ters of 10–20. Incredibly sweet tomato flavor. Ø The famous tomato! Large, heavy and pinkish-red. confused with Siberia, Siberian is superior in all quali- —four plants in a pack $2.50 DETERMINATE Sweet, rich flavor and meaty texture. Few seeds. 80 ties. Determinate, 57–60 days. Ø ß days. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 TOMATOES V162 Costoluto Genovese —four plants in a pack $2.00 ß AT THE SALE: Large, heavily ridged and lobed, deep-red Italian toma- V179 Moskovich V194 Silvery Fir Tree ß to with a wonderfully complex flavor that is delicious A wonderful, early heirloom tomato from Siberia that Russian variety with decorative carrot-like silvery-gray raw or cooked down into a rich, hearty sauce. 78 days. • Bush Early Girl yields an abundance of red, six-ounce, round, cold-tol- foliage on compact plants. Heavy crops of round, —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 (hybrid) erant fruits with a luscious, rich taste. 60 days. Ø slightly flattened 3–3.5” red fruits. Does extremely V163 Coyote ß —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 well in hanging baskets or on patios. Determinate, 58 days. 24” Ø —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 • Celebrity (hybrid) Extremely long vines, thick foliage. Tiny white and yel- V180 Mr. Stripey ß ß • Roma low translucent cherry fruits with a soft skin. Large, lightly ridged, vibrantly colored red-and-yellow V195 Striped German Distinctive flavor. “Best tasting tomato ever!” Prolific, striped tomato with a mild, low-acid taste. 80 days. Red and gold stripes, interior marbled. Beautiful sliced. produces heavily till frost. 65 days. • Early Annie —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 Medium to large fruit. Smooth texture, good flavor. 78 —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 Ø V181 Nebraska Wedding ß◊ days. —four plants in a pack $2.00 • Green Sausage V164 Czech Bush Clusters of apricot-orange, low-acid tomatoes that were V196 Sweet Pea ß◊ Stocky plants originally from Czechoslovakia produce • Nebraska Wedding not only eaten at Nebraska weddings, but also hung in Looking just like tiny ruby peas, these are more than a heavy yields of round 4–6 ounce red fruits. Good fla- the church to wish the couple a prosperous marriage. cute novelty. These have an intense complex sweet flavor, nice for containers and tight spaces. 70 days. Ø • Principe Borghese Determinate. 85 days. —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 vor that’s great for snacking and salads. The plant’s —four plants in a pack $2.50 V182 Nyagous ß size and leaves are also miniaturized, so we think it • Siberian V165 Early Annie ß has potential for an attractive hanging basket. 62–75 Baseball-sized black fruits are borne in clusters of up days. 24” —four plants in a pack $2.00 • Silvery Fir Tree A short heirloom variety that produces 3” round, to six; very productive. Excellent full flavor. 80 days. meaty fruits with few seeds. Particularly good for can- Ø —four plants in a pack $2.00 V197 White Beauty ß ning. Determinate. 60 days. —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 V183 Omar’s Lebanese ß Creamy white 8-ounce tomatoes are very sweet and V166 Federle ß meaty, with subtle flavor. Very small seeds. Imagine, a Mammoth pink fruit as large as 3–4 pounds! One of white tomato sauce! —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 Beautiful 6–7” long paste tomato. Banana-shaped fruits the largest tomatoes you can grow. Superb flavor; with rich full flavor. Productive plants. Very few seeds, sweet, perfect tomato taste. Good yields on vigorous V198 Yellow Pear ß excellent for processing, especially good for salsa. 85 plants, good tolerance to disease. 80 days. Lemon yellow, one-ounce fruits. 70 days. days. —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 —in a 3.5” pot $1.50 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 25 Climbing Plants Annual Vines Clematis Í¥ C001 Bell Vine, Purple ß C014 Jasmine, Jim’s C030 Barbara Harrington ß Clematis like full Rhodochiton atrosanguineum Vigorous vine with fragrant white flowers late in the An exceptional late, free-flowering plant. The 4” cerise sun with their roots Beautiful and vigorous. Heart-shaped green leaves with season. 20’ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 flowers have pointed petals with a dark border and contrasting yellow anthers. Superb when grown with protected from the long, tubular, dark purple flowers with parasol-shaped C015 Love-in-a-Puff rose calyces. Climbs by twining. To 10’ Í climbing and rambling roses. Blooms late June through Cardiospermum halicacabum hottest midday rays. —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 September. Group IB. 8–10’ —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 Small white flowers followed by light green inflated Ones that tolerate a C031 Bees Jubilee ß Black-Eyed Susan Vine pods containing seeds marked with a distinct little Thunbergia alata Delicate pink with deep red bar down the middle of bit more shade have heart. Quick-growing vines with pretty, lacy foliage are ∏ Winsome trailing or twining vine with masses of 1” excellent for covering wire fences. Climbs by tendrils. each petal with yellow anthers. Does not fade in the been marked with tubular flowers with flat, open faces.Í∏† 10’ Í∏ π —in a 5.5” pot $8.00 sun; blooms May, June and September. Group IA. 8’ —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 in the description. C002 Susie ß—Large 1.5” blooms in vivid shades of orange, yellow, and white. 4-5’ C017 Moonflower, Climbing C032 Blue Bird Clematis macropetala All clematis are —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 Ipomoea noctiflora alba Semi-double, small, slate-blue flowers with creamy- toxic to people and C003 African Sunset ß—Distinctive warm terra cotta white stamens. Free-flowering in May and June with a π Very fragrant, large, waxy white flowers open each shades with dark eyes. Vigorous. 10’ evening in late summer. Twining. 10–30’ Í¥ good sprinkling of repeat blooms throughout the sum- pets. Deer resistant. C004 Sunny Lemon Star ß—Lemony yellow with a Í∏ —seed packets $1.25, 25 seeds mer. Group IIA. 16’ —in a 3.5” pot $10.00 dark eye. 10’ —in a 5.5” pot $8.00 Morning Glory Ipomoea C033 Bourbon ß —see also Sky Vine, this page, Vibrant red flower with its taxi yellow anthers from and hanging baskets, page 40 Classic porch cover for sunny exposures. Late summer Pruning Groups blooming flowers last only a day, but they make up for June through early August. 5-6” blooms. A good candi- C005 Candy Corn Flag Manettia luteorubra that in the quantity of blooms produced. Twining. Í date for containers, due to its diminutive size. Group Blooms resemble candy corn, orange with yellow tips. IA, but prune after first blooms; it will rebloom on new Group IA C019 Heavenly Blue, I. tricolor—Sky blue flowers, up to growth later in summer. 4–6’ Í∏ π A fun novelty for small trellises, basket or pots. More 2.5”across that open in the morning throughout LIGHT TRIM vigorous in part shade. Twines. 3–4’ Í∏ —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 summer on this free-flowering, elegant climber. Start at top and —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 8–12’ —seed packets $1.15, 50 seeds C034 Cardinal Wyszynski ß trim shoots back to C006 Cardinal Climber Ipomoea x multifida C020 Star of Yelta—Large flower buds open during the Vigorous Polish international gold award winner that Ferny leaves with scarlet red, mini-morning glory flow- day to reveal silky 2.5” blooms. Flowers last glows with 6-8” deep purplish red flowers from July Í∏ first pair of strong ers. Attracts hummingbirds. Twines. 10’ Í∏ ¥ longer than most varieties. Deep blue with con- through September. Group IB. 8-10’ —seed packets $3.00, 10 seeds trasting purple stars and pink eyes. Flowers from —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 buds high on the ß June to frost. 12–15’ C035 Crystal Fountain ß shoot. Timing: C007 Chinese Red Noodle Bean —seed packets $3.00, 10 seeds Vigna unguiculata ‘Red Noodle’ Lilac blue with a fountain-like center. Unusual 4–5” Early spring. C021 Grandpa Ott’s—One of the original Bavarian vari- double flowers. Compact, with free and repeat flower- Fantastic deep red 18” pods are so delicious, full of eties that started Seed Savers Exchange. Beautiful ing; also suitable for growing in a container or through nutrition, and they even keep their color when Group IIA deep-purple flower with a red star in its throat. small shrubs as well as on trellises. Blooms sauteed! Produces all summer and does well under Reliably self-seeds each year. 15’ June–September. Group IA. 6–8’ TIDY UP many conditions. This incredible variety will draw lots C022 Kniola, I. purpurea—Heirloom variety, rich, royal —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 of attention . Fast cover for a chain link fence. Twines. Take out dead Í´ purple with a rose throat. Early blooms. 8’ ß 30’ —in a 5.5” pot $8.00 C023 Split Personality—Magenta to red blooms with a C036 Duchess of Albany Clematis texensis growth and prune C008 Cup and Saucer Vine Cobaea scandens white throat. 12–15’ Pink tulip-shaped blossoms with a cherry red bar tips as necessary to —seed packets $3.50, 10 seeds adorn this small-flowered variety. Blooms July through Striking 2” flowers that change from green to lovely October. Group IB. 8–10’ —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 violet. If planted in a sheltered spot, the flowers con- C024 Sunspots, I. luteola—Miniature blooms with keep vine within tinue after early frosts. Graceful climber, suitable for masses of small tubular orange flowers. Quick to C037 Franziska Maria ß the trellis support. tub culture. Climbs by tendrils. 25’ Í∏ bloom. Twining. 5–6’ Free-flowering, compact double clematis. Said to out- —in a 3.5” pot $6.00 —seed packets $5.00, 10 seeds Timing: Late spring perform any other double currently available. Many C009 Firecracker Vine ß C025 Nasturtium, Climbing ß blue-purple 4–6” flowers per stem. Blooms summer or early summer. Mina lobata ‘Exotic Love’ Tropaeolum majus ‘Jewel of Africa’ through fall. Group IA. 5–6’ —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 Groups IB & IIB In full sun, one plant can easily produce several hun- Prolific bloomer with edible flowers, leaves and seed C038 Henryi Clematis henryi ß dred arching sprays of aligned flowers in a spectacular pods adds spice and color to salads. Excellent for but- One of the oldest hybrids; from Scotland. Very large HARD PRUNE color combination. Each 1” flower begins rich red and terflies and hummingbirds. Great for windowboxes or pure white flowers with brown anthers. Blooms June Start at ground matures to orange, then to yellow and finally to white. as a groundcover on a sunny slope. Climbs by long leaf and September. Beautiful! Group IA. 10–12’ Í∏ Í∏∫ ´ All colors are out at once. Self twining; more stalks. Dark red blooms. 6’ + —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 level and work up restrained in part shade. 20’ Í∏π —in a 5.5” pot $8.00 to prune above a —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 C039 Huldine Passion Flower Passiflora good pair of buds C010 Garlic Vine Cydista aequinoctialis ß◊ Blooms in July from new growth and continues through Very exotic, tropical flowers and lush, dark green October with sparkling white flowers accented in yellow. on each stem, usu- Its name contradicts the loveliness of this flowering foliage. Not winter hardy in our area, so must be Group IA. 12–20’ π —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 vine. The plant does smell of garlic, but only if the grown in a tub and allowed to spend winter dormant ally about one foot leaves are crushed. The large clusters of trumpet- in a frost-free basement or treated as an annual. C040 Jackman ß shaped flowers are a knockout. They start off purple Prefers well-drained soil and plenty of sun. Late to Clematis viticella x lanuginosa ‘Jackmanii’ from the ground. Í† and gradually fade to almost white, giving the plant a break dormancy in spring. Climbs by tendrils. Most popular clematis. Profuse bloomer with 4” dark Timing: Early multicolored look. Over-winter indoors. 6–8’ Í∏π C026 P. caerulea—Blue and white flowers late summer velvet purple flowers. Blooms mid and late summer. —in a 5.25” pot $10.00 spring. through fall. 15’ Old variety, introduced about 1860. Group IIB. To 10’ C011 Gloriosa Lily C027 P. coccinea—Spectacular red flowers. 15’ ***** —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 Note: Never prune Gloriosa superba ‘Rothschildiana’ —in a 3.5” pot $8.00 ß C041 Josephine into strong woody Pictured on this year’s plant sale postcard, the unusu- —See also Maypop, page 45 The simple description: 4–5” double flowers in a al, almost bizarre, 3–5” blooms of this vine begin as C028 Sky Vine blending of cream, green, lilac and pink with dark pink stems. Do not pale green hanging petals that gradually lengthen, Thunbergia grandiflora ‘Blue Sky’ center stripes on the petals, overall appearing lilac- prune in fall. become wavy, and arch backward, changing color to pink. But the elaborate blooms change color and yellow and then scarlet in summer. Lift the roots in fall Clusters of huge sky-blue trumpet flowers 2–3” wide appearance so dramatically from bud to seedhead that and over-winter in a dry basement. The roots are deli- and 4–6” long. Twining shrub form, also good as a you almost need a video. Josephine was the star of the Í† cate, so handle them carefully. Climbs by leaf-tip ten- trailing plant. 15–20’ —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 1998 Chelsea Flower Show. Blooms start in late spring drils. This easy-to-grow vine is short and lightweight, π C029 Snapdragon, Climbing ß and continue for about 10 weeks. Group IA. 8’ so it works well growing through a shrub or on a trellis —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 with another vine. From South Africa and India. 3–4’ Asarina purpusii ‘Victoria Falls’ Í∏π ¥ —in Bulbs & Bareroots $6.00 each Vibrant 2” magenta-purple trumpets with lime bracts C042 Kilian Donahue ß and lovely green-gray foliage. Works on a trellis or in a C012 Glory Bower Vine Flowers open ruby red at the center, fading to brilliant mixed container. Blooms mid-June until frost. Climbs fuchsia with orchid edges. Then flowers age to laven- Eccremocarpus scaber ‘Tresco Crimson’ by twining. 8–10’ Í∏ —in a 5.5” pot $8.00 der with a pink bar, sporting dancing white anthers, This Chilean native has swollen pitcher-shaped orange burgundy-tipped. Early and repeat bloomer. Group IA. blooms with yellow tips followed by inflated 1.5” pods. 8–10’ —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 Heart-shaped mid-green leaflets. Climbs by tendrils. ß 6–10’ Í —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 Save water C043 Korean Beauty Clematis chiisanensis ‘Korean Beauty’ C013 Hyacinth Bean ß for your garden! Pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers with a reddish base are Dolichos lablab ‘Ruby Moon’ 55-gallon rain barrels, new (made produced in profusion on fast growing plants. Purple- Vigorous climber. Dark green leaves, pink fragrant wis- in the U.S.) OR reused (built by red stems. Perfect for trellis or scrambling over fences teria-like flowers and deep red pods. Edible as a green Friends School families). and walls. Blooms on old stems, so do not prune until bean or dried. Twining. 10’ Í —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 after bloom. Group IIA. 10’ —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 Morning Glory See other edible bean varieties, page 21 See page 4 for details. 26 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Climbing Plants Trumpet Creeper Clematis continued Í¥ Perennial Vines Clematis like full C044 Mrs. Robert Brydon ß C058 Asparagus, Vining Hops, Golden Humulus lupulus ‘Aureus’ sun with their roots Vigorous, non-climbing vine with many small bluish- Asparagus verticillatus This fast-growing vine has bright chartreuse, maple- white flowers late summer through fall. Can be tied, Glossy rich green foliage with many small white flow- like leaves. Female plants bear pine-scented greenish protected from the allowed to cascade down a hill, or be used as a ground ers in the leaf axils. Twining. 15’ Í∏ ¥ flowers resembling cones that are attractive to butter- hottest midday rays. cover. Highly recommended. Group IIB. 10’ Í∏ —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 flies. Dried, the flowers are also a key ingredient in —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 ◊ beer brewing. Dies back to the ground each winter. Ones that tolerate a C059 Bittersweet Twining. 15–25’Í∏ Â∫ C045 Niobe ß Celastrus scandens ‘Autumn Revolution’ C071 ß —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 bit more shade have Best red clematis. 6” flowers open nearly black, then ∏ Bright red to orange berries are wonderful in dried C072 —in a 1 gal. pot $13.00 been marked with mature to dark ruby-red with brilliantly contrasting arrangements. This new introduction from Bailey yellow stamens. Very free flowering. Originated in Nurseries is a revolution in bittersweet. Not only self- Hydrangea, Climbing Hydrangea petiolaris in the description. Poland. Seldom needs pruning, but if you do, prune in fruiting, it produces berries twice the normal size, Early summer blooming Japanese relative of the shrub- April. Blooms May to September. Group IA. 8–10’ Í¥ every year. Twining. 15–25’ by hydrangea. Clusters of fragrant lacy flowers in early All clematis are ***** —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 —in a 1 gal. pot $14.00 summer. Very slow to establish, but worth the wait. toxic to people and C046 Paul Farges Clematis fargesioides ß C060 Bleeding Heart Vine Dicentra scandens Self-clinging by aerial rootlets. 30’Í∏ ¥ pets. Deer resistant. Also called Summer Snow. Fast-growing Ukrainian From the Himalayas, this unusual and delicate-looking C073 Firefly—Golden to chartreuse leaf margins with plant that can be used as a ground cover or climber. It’s climber has fern-like foliage and cascades of bright yel- the variegation its brightest in spring. incredibly vigorous, but if you need to keep it in shape, low flowers in summer. Beautiful in the trial garden at —in a 2.5” pot $5.00 just prune back hard in late winter for fresh new Í∏ Lake Harriet. 10–12’ —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 C074 H. petiolaris—Clusters of fragrant flowers with Pruning Groups growth. The small white flowers are fragrant. Group IIB. 10–20’ Í∏ —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 C061 Bleeding Heart, Climbing showy white bracts. Cinnamon-colored peeling Adlumia fungosa bark. —in a 1 quart pot $8.00 C047 Pink Fantasy ß Group IA Biennial vine for shade. Pearly pink spurred blossoms. C075 Ivy, Boston A very free-flowering soft mauve pink, best grown in Native to Appalachia and the north shore of Lake Parthenocissus tricuspidata LIGHT TRIM part shade. Blooms May, June, August and September. Superior in Minnesota. Climbs by leaf tendrils. 6–10’ Originally from Japan, not Boston! A dense, self-cling- Start at top and Group IA or IB. 8–10’ ∏π —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 Í∏Ó ˜ —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 ing vine. Brilliant orange color in fall. Berries favored ß trim shoots back to C048 Pink Flamingo Clematis alpina Chocolate Vine Akebia by birds. This vine put the ivy in Ivy League. Self-clinging by glue pads. 70’ Í∏ —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 first pair of strong Delicate pale pink semi-double blooms in early spring Perfect for growing on fences, pergolas or by the patio on old wood, often reblooming a second time, followed where the scent will pervade. Twining. Í∏ buds high on the by mouse-whisker seedheads. Its alpine heritage limits Kiwi, Hardy see Fruit, page 45 shoot. Timing: its height, and it does not require pruning. Group IA. C062 Five-Leaf, A. quinata—An eye-catching climber C076 Monkshood Vine ß Í∏ π with clusters of rounded leaves and racemes of 5–6’ —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 Ampelopsis aconitifolia Early spring. ß captivating chocolate-purple blooms with a spicy C049 Polish Spirit Clematis viticella fragrance. 30’ Finely cut foliage makes a lovely cover for walls and Group IIA Queen of the Vines, one of the most prolific blooming C063 Three-Leaf, A. trifoliata—Elegant twining vine fences. Clusters of non-showy, greenish flowers in late of clematis. Masses of rich violet-blue, 2–4” flowers. from China with large attractive three-part leaves summer, followed by bunches of round, bluish fruits TIDY UP Excellent for use along fences or on a trellis. Strong and faintly scented dark-purple flowers in mid- that mature to orange-yellow in autumn. Climbs by Í∏ Take out dead stems make good cut flowers. Mulch heavily around spring. Combines nicely with a clematis. 4–6’ tendrils. 15-25’ —in a 5.5” pot $12.00 the roots. Prune hard in early spring. Group IB. 15’ —in a 1 quart pot $8.00 C077 Porcelain Berry growth and prune ***** —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 C064 Honeysuckle, Gold Net Ampelopsis brevipedunculata ‘Elegans’ tips as necessary to ß C050 Princess Diana Lonicera japonica ‘Aureoreticulata’ This elegant but vigorous vine, clinging by tendrils, is keep vine within A British hybrid from the Texas native Clematis texensis. Bright yellow and green variegated foliage with a covered in small tri-lobed leaves with pretty splashes the trellis support. Bright rose tulip-shaped flowers that flare wide as they netted appearance and small, pale yellow flowers. of pink and white, and young pink shoots. As the mature. Long bloom period. Group IIB. 8–10’ π Twining to 20’ Í˙ ¥ —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 foliage turns light yellow in fall, the bright blue berries Timing: Late spring —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 slowly darken to steel blue with some turquoise and Honeysuckle, Scarlet Trumpet mulberry, too—all shades present at once. Amazing in C051 Radar Love Clematis tangutica ß or early summer. Lonicera x brownii ‘Dropmore Scarlet’ bouquets. Best fruiting with more sun, best variegation Grows rapidly to form lush vines with an amazing Hardy vine developed by Dr. Frank Skinner in in light shade. Can be cut to the ground in late winter Groups IB & IIB number of bright yellow, 3–4” lantern-shaped flowers Manitoba. Blooms, more coral-scarlet than scarlet, are to control size. 15’ Í∏ —in a 1 quart pot $8.00 from July to fall. Beautiful feathery seedheads. Thrives HARD PRUNE excellent for attracting hummingbirds and orioles. C078 Sweet Pea, Everlasting ß in containers, even in hanging baskets. Group IIB. Good for fences or trellises. Twining. 12’ Í˙ ¥ Start at ground 10–15’ —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 Lathyrus latifolius ‘Pearl Mix’ C065 ß —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 level and work up C052 Roguchi ß Pink, red or white blooms with winged stems on 6- C066 foot-long vines. Plant in a protected area. Climbs by Clematis integrifolia x durandii ‘Roguchi’ —in a 1 gal. pot $11.00 to prune above a tendrils. 6’ Í∏ ¥ —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 Exquisite nodding bells in the deepest shade of inky Honeysuckle, Trumpet good pair of buds blue from summer until fall. Glossy seedheads add Lonicera sempervirens Trumpet Creeper Campsis radicans on each stem, usu- visual interest in later fall. Group IIB. 8’ A vigorous grower popular with hummingbirds. Sculptural trumpet flowers in summer. Excellent for —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 Nectar-seeking moths and other insects feed at the attracting hummingbirds, good for butterflies. ally about one foot Vigorous vine; not for small spaces! May die back in C053 Stolwijk Gold Clematis alpina ◊ flowers. Orange-red berries, which many birds relish, from the ground. appear after the flowers. Beautiful blue-green foliage. It severe winters, but will grow back from the ground. Superimposed against a dark background, this yellow- needs at least a half-day of sun for good blooms. Climbs by aerial roots.Í∫˙ Timing: Early leafed clematis offers you beguiling contrast. Nodding Prefers average, well-drained soils. Climbs by twin- C079 C. radicans ß—Orange blooms. 30’ spring. 2” bell-shaped blue flowers appear in May, changing to ing.Í∏å˙ ¥ fluffy silver seed heads for fall interest. Group IA. 6–8’ —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 Í∏π —in a 3.5” pot $10.00 C067 Blanche Sandman—Deep rose flowers blooming C080 Red Sunset—Fiery red trumpet-shaped flowers Note: Never prune sporadically from May until frost. 12’ C054 Sweet Autumn Clematis terniflora with rich green foliage. It flowers almost all sum- into strong woody C068 John Clayton—Discovered by a member of the mer. 25–35’ —in a 1 quart pot $8.00 Syn. C. paniculata. White, 1–2” open flowers in clus- Virginia Native Plant Society, this honeysuckle stems. Do not ters. A vigorous grower from Japan. Hardy and easy to has lovely, soft-yellow, tubular flowers that are Wisteria Wisteria prune in fall. grow. Free flowering. Very fragrant. Blooms fragrant. 10–20’ —in a 1 quart pot $8.00 Charming flowers borne on long hanging clusters in August–September. Seldom needs pruning, but when C069 Major Wheeler ◊ß—Masses of bright red May, followed by fruit pods that remain throughout needed, prune in early spring when the buds begin to trumpets that start blooming in late spring. Not winter. Best on a strong arbor or pergola. Rapid grow- Í∏ ¥ swell. Group IIB. 15–20’ —in a 2.5” pot $4.00 prone to mildew. 3–8’ π er, but tolerates brutal pruning. Twining. C055 Vanilla-Scented Clematis recta ◊ —in a 5.25” pot $12.00 C081 Aunt Maude, W. frutescens—Faintly scented blue- violet flowers are densely packed on the current With an explosion of white, star-like blossoms and a C070 Honeysuckle, Variegated ß season’s growth. Native to the southeastern U.S., wonderful vanilla aroma, this energetic climber is cov- Lonicera periclymenum ‘Harlequin’ this strain was selected for hardiness. 12–18’ å ered with flowers the entire month of June. Seed from Foliage is green edged in cream, frequently with pink —in a 1 quart pot $11.00 a historic St. Anthony Park home garden. 6’ wide and highlights. Yellow and pink fragrant flowers from June tall. Group IIB. Í∏ —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 C082 Japanese Wisteria, W. floribunda—Fragrant 12–18” to October. Compact and slower growing. Moist, well- violet-blue clusters in early June with some C056 Venosa Violacea Clematis viticella ß drained soil. Twining. 10–12’ Í∏ç˙¥ repeat once established. 20–40’ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 4–5” white flowers with purple veins, turning all purple —in a 2 gal. pot $26.00 on the edges. Blooms July and August. Group IB. 8–10’ Í∏ π —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 C057 Virgin’s Bower Clematis virginiana ß Plant Sale gift certificates Native vine with long festoons of small white flowers. A GOOD MOTHER’S DAY GIFT! Very interesting seed heads. Free flowering. Suitable as Clematis a cut flower. Good to ramble over slopes. Blooms in Purchase online at www.fsmn.org/plant-sale-gift … You can also send a check to Friends summer. Does not need pruning. Seed from Clayton County, Iowa. Group IIB. 12–20’ Í∏Ó ˜ School with the name and address of the recipient, and we will mail it directly to her! —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 27 Growing Food: Year One

ack of sun was my excuse for not grow- more! Pretty enough for flower beds, too. ing vegetables. I’m lucky enough to live Garden Peach Tomato—despite the terri- Lon a St. Paul city lot graced with three ble tomato weather, this one pumped out huge oak trees, so I’m not kidding. Over the dozens and dozens of golden yellow tomatoes. years I’ve squeezed in some full-sun perennials Amish Deer Tongue Lettuce—romaine- by planting my boulevard and alley, but some- like, but more interesting. Lots of lettuces are how vegetables and herbs got left out of the great and easy, though—I just prefer the mix, aside from an occasional basil and two crisper ones like this. half-hearted tries with a single tomato plant. Italian Parsley—despite an early attack by Last year, however, I finally gave in to urban the four-lined plant bug, my single plant farming fever and decided I could renovate one recovered and produced until December (this more area in the back yard that had decent would be true of curly parsley as well). sun, especially if I trimmed back an overgrown Nasturtiums—I planted too many, but they lilac. It was basically a raised bed that I had were beautiful! You can use both the leaves ignored for years, letting green-headed cone- and flowers in salads. flowers take over. So in fall 2008 I dug them Redbor Kale—Beautiful and tasty. I might up and, since I had to rebuild the compost pile try Dinosaur or Vates this year. anyway, I moved the finished contents onto Carrots—I planted these from seed, and the area for the winter. As last spring rolled learned it’s really important that they have sun Above: Pat’s garden in late summer, with kale, chard and nasturtiums visible. Below: around, I got to work changing the area into a and consistent moisture, as well as loose, Plant Sale shopper Mimi sent in photos of her vegetable gardens, including the bright vegetable bed. friable soil. My first planting in spring was a red stalks of chard and a glimpse of how she used vertical space to grow her cucumbers. bit late and was in a more sun-challenged area, Square foot gardening so they weren’t very productive, but my sec- I had no idea how to go ond in August was great. about it, but I did a little research on the web and What I should have done differently found out about a book Lemon Gem marigolds—these pest- called Square Foot Gardening deterrents sprawled a lot and overgrew their by Mel Bartholomew. His neighboring veggies. They needed more space premise is that it’s silly for or sun or something. small-space gardeners to Scallions—I didn’t separate the seedling plant their plots as if they were part of a tradi- plants enough before planting. tional farm. That’s a recipe for disaster, in fact, Cocozelle Zucchini—I didn’t give it because you’ll tire of dealing with it. Mel’s goal enough space, a classic beginner error. It may is to make vegetable gardening as easy to be compact, but it’s still a squash plant. maintain as possible. Lemon Heirloom Cucumber—I should An engineer as well as a committed com- have done these in a vertical arrangement. But Urban Farming Resources munity gardener, Mel tinkered for years with I loved the crisp taste of the ones I got. how to get the most from his own plot with Gridding the space. I didn’t strictly grid Whether in your own yard or a community garden, it’s time to get growing! the least amount of work, and he observed his the whole space in 4’ x 4’ units. Given my Gardening Matters is a clearinghouse for the 300+ community gar- fellow community gardeners’ successes and plot’s oddities, it was set up in four 2 x 6’ dens in the Twin Cities. Their website has an interactive map of every com- failures. His resulting advice: strips and one 1’ x 6’ strip, separated by muity garden. They host workshops on organizing a garden and how to • Don’t plant too much 1-foot-wide boards for walking. As the season garden, as well as connect gardeners with the resources, from compost and • Give each plant the space it needs and no went on and the plants got bigger, I began to tools to connections with more experienced gardeners. Gardening Matters more understand why Mel limits the length to 4’: was created by the Green Institute, Minnesota State Horticultural Society • Never walk on your soil even though my strips were only 2’ wide, it and Farm in the City. www.gardeningmatters.org • Work in small blocks (he advises 4’x4’ was almost impossible to stride over them, For those who want to grow food in their own yard but want someone raised beds that 1’ tall), so your pest- and because the space was walled in with wire else to do it, there’s City Backyard Farming, a CSA (community sup- deterring plants can protect your entire fencing, I had no good way to get across it ported agriculture) farm in St. Paul. Master Gardener Xe-Susane Moua bed and you can reach everything from one end to the other. envisioned making an income by growing healthy, affordable food for her • Use the vertical space along the north side Use the vertical space. I didn’t do enough neighbors in the heart of an urban residential area. Susane’s “farm” capital- of your plots for plants that will climb, like with this, partly because of the oddity of my beans, tomatoes and cucumbers garden. The north end of my plot also has the izes on a network of city residential and school yards and has received best sun, and I wanted tomatoes in cages, I USDA funding. She uses low input, organic methods to grow over 50 Other key advice thought, so I didn’t get that set up. different types of vegetables. www.citybackyardfarming.com Deciding what to grow and how to allocate The Minnesota Project’s Fruits of the City sponsors an annual volun- Thoughts for this spring space within my sun-challenged plot was hard, teer event to glean excess fruit from residential trees; holds fruit tree educa- so Mel’s list of which vegetables need the least Given my limited sun, I’m a bit worried tion workshops on proper planting, training and care of fruit trees and sun (four to six hours a day) was important: about the need to rotate crops. This year, I’m shrubs; and establishes community orchards at schools and churches, as Beets, carrots, cauliflower, chard, cucumbers, not supposed to plant tomatoes in the same well as community gardens and other neighborhood spaces. lettuce, onions, parsley, peas, radishes, spinach places as last year, but I’m afraid they won’t www.mnproject.org/food-FruitsOfTheCity.html. and winter squash. grow in much of the rest of the area. I’m eye- Mel doesn’t talk about it much, but I ing an adjacent area that has good sun but has Organizations like Urban Farming provide fresh fruits, vegetables, strongly recommend fencing in your vegetable some aggressive weed problems. Hmm. herbs and spices to people in need by planting/harvesting food on unused plot to a height of at least 2–2.5’. (That’s not I’ve since heard from another experienced land and rooftops. In less than five growing seasons, Urban Farming has deer-proof, of course, but thankfully, I don’t veggie gardener that making pathways expanded into 30 cities, including the Twin Cities, with the equivalent of have deer.) There’s nothing as heartbreaking between the planted from material that’s dark- over 800 20’ x 20’ gardens. www.urbanfarming.org. as watching all your work get chewed up by er than boards is a good idea, especially Similarly, Milwaukee’s Growing Power is partnering with Minnesota’s critters. around heat-lovers like tomatoes and peppers, Women’s Environmental Initiative to bring GP’s urban farming approach to I got a late start setting up the area—not because it will warm the soil. the Twin Cities. The project, at Little Earth of United Tribes in Minneapolis’s until after the Plant Sale—because I was busy I know there are a garden-full of things I Phillips neighborhood, is a demonstration farm. Beginning with a compost working on the sale, big shock. April is really have yet to learn about growing veggies, but program to replenish the soil, the project will include hands-on training in the time to get started, so you can seed cool- I wanted to tell just a bit of my experience and sustainable agriculture and traditional native planting and harvesting season crops. But I figured I’d buy seedlings at encourage anyone who was thinking about techniques. www.growingpower.org or www.w-e-i.org the Plant Sale and catch up, right? setting up their own “urban farm” to go for it. For even more information on urban gardening, visit: I did manage to plant more seeds in August —Pat for a fall crop, like radishes, lettuce, and carrots. • the Twin Cities Urban Ag Connection, www.tcurbanag.com On our website, www.friendsschoolplantsale.com: • the Minnesota State Horticultural Society, Stars of my garden My recipes for using some of that kale and Swiss www.northerngardener.org/mngreen.asp chard. Send in your tried-and-true recipes for using Swiss Chard—it just keeps producing all • the Permaculture Resource Institute, www.pricoldclimate.org. summer and it’s beautiful. Cut it, and it grows your vegetable garden’s bounty! 28 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com PHOTO FROM COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG A602 Aeonium, Kiwi, page 44 A603 Aeonium, Zwartkop, page 44 A613 Aloe, Lace, Aloe aristata, N003 Aster, Aromatic, Aster S002 Azalea, Lights, Rhododendron page 44 oblongifolius,‘Dream of ‘Northern Highlights,’ page 46 Beauty,’ page 52 PHOTO FROM MOBOT.ORG A578B Banana, Musa ‘Siam Ruby,’ N169 Baneberry, White, Actaea S062 Barberry, Berberis, S064 Barberry, Berberis, H005 Basil, Ocimum‘ Cardinal,’ page 42 pachypoda, page 55 ‘Rose Glow,’ page 47 Sunjoy Gold Pillar, page 47 page 5

S065 Beauty Bush, Kolkwitzia N024 Bee Balm, Monarda didyma A034 Begonia, Rex, ‘Winter A043 Begonia, Tuberous, A050 Black Varnish, ‘Dream Catcher,’ page 47 ‘Raspberry Wine,’ page 52 Sunshine Lalomie,’ page 35 ‘Carneval,’ page 35 Pseuderanthemum, page 35

A054 Black-Eyed Susan, P053 Black-Eyed Susan, Annual N032 Black-Eyed Susan, Sweet, C003 Black-Eyed Susan Vine, P070 Blackberry Lily, Rudbeckia ‘Irish Spring,’ Rudbeckia ‘Denver Daisy,’ Rudbeckia subtomentosa, Thunbergia alata ‘A f r i c a n Belamcanda chinensis, page 10 page 35 page 35 page 52 Sunset,’ page 25

P071C Blanket Flower, Gaillardia P072 Blazing Star, Liatris spicata P082 Bleeding Heart, Yellow, P086 Bowman’s Root, Gillenia N044 Brown-Eyed Susan, ‘Fanfare,’ page 10 ‘Floristan White,’ page 10 Pseudofumaria lutea, page 10 trifoliata, page 10 Rudbeckia triloba, page 52

N045 Brown-Eyed Susan, N177 Bunchberry in fall, Cornus A059 Butterﬂy Flower, Asclepias N047 Butterﬂy Weed, Asclepias V022 Cabbage, Savoy, Brassica, Rudbeckia triloba ‘Prairie Glow,’ canadensis, page 55 curassavica ‘Silky Deep Red,’ tuberosa, page 52 page 21 page 52 page 36

NOTE: The photos are arranged in order of their common names, without regard to their catalog section.

Some photos are from the Missouri Botanical Garden, www.mobot.org, or the WikiMedia Commons (www.commons.wikimedia.org). A082 Cassia, Popcorn, Cassia A083 Castor Bean, Ricinus V027 Cauliﬂower, Brassica ‘Grafﬁti’, A087 Cigar Flower, Cuphea cyanea didymobotrya, page 36 communis ‘Zanzibar,’ page 36 page 21 ‘Caribbean Sunset,’ page 36 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 29

A088 Cineraria, Pericallis ‘Senetti C033 Clematis, Bourbon, page 25 C039 Clematis, Huldine, page 25 C041 Clematis, Josephine, page 25 C047 Clematis, Pink Fantasy, Blue Bicolor,’ page 36 page 26

C048 Clematis, Pink Flamingo, C050 Clematis, Princess Diana, C056 Clematis, Venosa Violacea, C053 Clematis, Stolwijk Gold, A094 Coleus, Shade, Solenostemon, page 26 page 26 page 26 page 26 ‘Wizard Sunset,’ page 36

A120 Coleus, Sun, Solenostemon A113 Coleus, Sun, Solenostemon A105 Coleus, Sun, Solenostemon A123 Coleus, Sun, Solenostemon A125 Coleus, Sun, Solenostemon ‘Dark Heart,’ page 36 ‘Fish Net Stockings,’ page 36 ‘Henna,’ page 36 ‘Indian Summer’ page 36 ‘Pineapple Splash,’ page 36

P149 Coneﬂower, Echinacea, ‘Pink P148 Coneﬂower, Echinacea P160 Coral Bells Heuchera ‘Silver P173 Coreopsis, Thread-leaf, A138 Cosmos, Cosmos ‘Antiquity,’ Poodle,’ page 11 ‘Tiki Torch,’ page 11 Scrolls,’ page 11 Coreopsis verticillata page 37 ‘Moonbeam,’ page 12 PHOTO FROM MOBOT.ORG A139 Cosmos, Cosmos ‘Double Click P176 Cranesbill, Bigfoot, Geranium P186 Cranesbill, Orkney Cherry, V042 Cuke-nuts, Melothria scabra, P151 Dahlia, Goladalia, Dahlia Mix,’ page 37 ‘Bevan’s Variety,’ page 12 Geranium ‘Orkney Cherry,’ page 21 ‘Goldalia Rose,’ page 37 page 12

P152 Daisy, African, A153 Daisy, Blue-Eyed, Arctotis, A156 Daisy, Gerbera, Gerbera P192 Daisy, Shasta, Leucanthemum P198 Daylily, Autumn Red, Argyranthemum ‘Sole Mio,’ ‘Hearts and Tarts,’ page 37 ‘Garden Carmine,’ page 37 superbum ‘Crazy Daisy,’ Hemerocallis, page 12 page 37 page 12 PHOTO FROM MOBOT.ORG PHOTO FROM COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG P592 Daylily, Kindly Light, P597 Daylily, Mauna Loa, P601 Daylily, Purple d’Oro, A624 Dew Plant, Oscularia P208 Dock, Bloody, Hemerocallis, page 12 Hemerocallis, page 12 Hemerocallis, page 12 deltoides, page 44 Rumex sanguineus, page 13 30 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

S120 Dogwood, Chinese, Cornus S072 Dogwood, Golden Shadows A627 Echeveria, Echeveria ‘Pearl von A582 Elephant Ears, Colocasia A584 Elephant Ears, , Xanthosoma kousa, ‘Satomi,’ page 49 Pagoda, Cornus alternifolia Nurnberg,’ page 44 ‘Black Rufﬂes,’ page 42 ‘Lime Zinger,’ page 42 ‘Golden Shadows,’ page 48

A161 Falling Stars, Crocosmia N182 Fern, Cinnamon, Osmunda C009 Firecracker Vine, Mina lobata A164 Firethorn, Solanum A170 Flamingo Flower, Celosia ‘Elizabethan Gardens,’ page 37 cinnamomea, page 56 ‘Exotic Love,’ page 25 pyracanthum, page 37 spicata ‘Cramer’s Amazon,’ page 37

P214 Flax, Blue, Linum perenne, P220 Fleeceflower, Giant, P223 Foamflower, Heartleaf, P221 Foamflower, Tiarella P227 Foamy Bells, Heucherella page 13 Persicaria polymorpha, page 13 Tiarella cordifolia, page, 13 ‘Pink Bouquet,’ page 13 ‘Golden Zebra,’ page 13

P228 Foamy Bells, Heucherella S076 Forsythia, Forsythia koreana A174 Four O’Clocks, Mirabilis U004 Four O’Clocks, Wild, S019 Fringetree, White, ‘Sweet Tea,’ page 13 ‘Kumson,’ page 48 ‘Limelight,’ page 37 Mirabilis multiﬂora, page 8 Chionanthus virginicus, page 46

C010 Garlic Vine, Cydista P241 Gas Plant, Dictamnus albus A181 Gaura, Gaura ‘Belleza Dark A182 Gazania, Gazania variegata N063 Gentian, Bottle, Gentiana aequinoctialis, page 25 White, page 13 Pink,’ page 37 ‘Tiger Mix,’ page 38 andrewsii, page 53 PHOTO FROM COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG PHOTO FROM COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG P242 Gentian, Blue Cross, A203 Gilia, Globe, Gilia capitata, C011 Gloriosa Lily, Gloriosa superba P244 Goatsbeard, Aruncus dioicus, A586 Guava, Pineapple, Feijoa Gentiana cruciata, page 13 page 38 ‘Rothschildiana,’ page 25 page 13 sellowiana, page 42

NOTE: The photos are arranged in order of their common names, without regard to their catalog section.

Some photos are from the Missouri Botanical Garden, www.mobot.org, or the WikiMedia Commons (www.commons.wikimedia.org). P252 Helen’s Flower, Helenium P253 Helen’s Flower, Helenium P254 Hellebore, Helleborus ‘Blue S078 Hemlock, Dwarf, Tsuga ‘Mardi Gras,’ page 13 ‘Ruby Tuesday,’ page 13 Lady,’ page 14 canadensis ‘Jeddeloh,’ page 48 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 31

P263 Hen and Chicks, Sempervivum P261 Hen and Chicks, Sempervivum N198 Hepatica, Hepatica americana S020 Hibiscus, Hibiscus ‘Cristi,’ P271 Hibiscus, Hibiscus ‘Pink Swirl,’ ‘Cobweb,’ ‘Mrs. Giuseppi,’ page 14 Round-Lobed, page 56 page 46 page 14 page 14

A214 Hibiscus, Australian Blue, P282 Hollyhock, French, Malva A215 Honey Bush, Melianthus C069 Honeysuckle, Lonicera P650 Horsetail, Equisetum hyemale, Alyogyne huegelii ‘Santa Cruz,’ sylvestris ‘Zebrina,’ page 14 major, page 38 sempervirens ‘Major Wheeler,’ page 20 page 38 page 26 PHOTO FROM MOBOT.ORG P288 Hosta, ‘Brother Stephan,’ page P292 Hosta, ‘Cherry Tart,’ page 15 S079 Hydrangea, Annabelle S080 Hydrangea, Annabelle, Pink S082 Hydrangea, Panicled, 15 Incrediball, Hydrangea Hydrangea arborescens Hydrangea paniculata arborescens ‘Abetwo,’ page 48 ‘Invincibelle Spirit,’ page 48 ‘Limelight,’ page 48

S085 Hydrangea, Panicled, S024 Hydrangea, Panicled, S023 Hydrangea, Oakleaf, A246B Impatiens, Double, ‘Fiesta A251 Impatiens, Fusion, Hydrangea paniculata Hydrangea paniculata ‘Unique,’ Hydrangea quercifolia, fall color Olé Purple Stripe,’ page 38 Impatiens ‘Glow,’ page 38 ‘Quick Fire,’ page 48 page 46 page 46

N073 Indian Paintbrush, P342 Iris, Crested, Iris cristata, G037 Japanese Forest Grass, A265 Johnny Jump-Ups, Viola A271 Johnny Jump-Ups, Viola Castilleja coccinea, page 53 page 14 Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola,’ tricolor ‘Angel Amber Kiss,’ tricolor ‘Penny Primrose page 57 page 39 Bicolor,’ page 39

U005 Lady’s Slipper, Cypripedium P373 Lamium, Lamium maculatum N088 Leadplant, Amorpha A590 Lemon, Meyer, Citrus x P381 Ligularia, Ligularia dentata pubescens, Large Yellow Lady’s ‘White Nancy,’ page 15 canescens, page 53 meyeri page 42 ‘Britt-Marie Crawford,’ page 16 Slipper, page 8 (N089 also)

P620 Lily, Double Sensation, P383 Lily, Firey Belles, page 17 N090 Lily, Michigan, Lilium P646B Lily, Silk Road, page 17 A640 Living Stones, Lithops, page 17 michiganense, page 53 page 44 32 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

S032 Locust, Twisty Baby Black, A307 Love in a Mist, C015 Love-in-a-Puff, N095 Lupine, Lupinus ‘Gallery Pink,’ N097 Lupine, Wild, Lupinus Robinia pseudoacacia Nigella ‘Midnight,’ page 39 Cardiospermum halicacabum, page 54 perennis, page 54 ‘Twisty Baby,’ page 46 page 25

G043 Maiden Grass, Miscanthus P393 Maiden’s Wreath, V068B Malabar Spinach, Basella A310 Maple, Flowering, Abutilon A323 Marigold, Mr. Majestic, ‘Gold Bar,’ page 57 Francoa sonchifolia, page 16 alba var. rubra, page 22 megapotamicum, page 39 page 39

A325 Marigold, Signet A328 Marigold, Sunburst Orange N098 Marsh Marigold, Caltha P396 Masterwort, Astrantia major F028 Maypop, Passiﬂora incarnata, ‘Lemon Gem,’ page 39 Splash, page 39 palustris, page 54 ‘Abbey Road,’ page 16 page 45 PHOTO FROM COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG P399 Meadow Rue, Thalictrum P398 Meadow Rue, Japanese, A331 Meadowfoam, Limnanthes A333 Mexican Sunﬂower, Tithonia P403B Monk’s Pepper, ‘Black Stockings,’ page 16 Thalictrum rochebrunianum, douglasii, page 40 rotundifolia ‘Torch,’ page 40 Vitex agnus-castus, page 16 page 16 PHOTO FROM COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG U057 Monkey Puzzle Tree, P098 Moss Campion, Silene schafta, A349 Moss Rose, Portulaca P413 Mum, Jeffries, A355 Nasturtium, Tropaeolum Araucaria araucana, page 8 page 10 ‘Margarita Peppermint,’ Chrysanthemum ‘Stardust,’ majus ‘Duckalicious,’ page 40 page 40 page 16 PHOTO FROM COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG PHOTO FROM COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG P423 New Zealand Brass Buttons, S038 Ninebark, Physocarpus S093 Ninebark, Physocarpus A544 Nong Noch, Petriaeovitex A593 Oleander, Leptinella squalida ‘Platt’s ‘Center Glow,’ page 47 ‘Coppertina,’ page 48 bambusetorum, page 40 Nerium oleander, page 42 Black,’ page 16

NOTE: The photos are arranged in order of their common names, without regard to their catalog section.

Some photos are from the Missouri Botanical Garden, www.mobot.org, or the WikiMedia PHOTO FROM COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG Commons (www.commons.wikimedia.org). Origanum Carica papaya N107 Onion, Prairie, P427 Oregano, A596 Papaya, , A597 Papyrus, Cyperus ‘King Tut,’ Allium stellatum , page 54 ‘Kent Beauty,’ page 16 page 42 page 42 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 33 PHOTO FROM COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG P431 Pasque Flower, N110 Pearly Everlasting, Anaphalis U027 Peony, Paeonia ‘Paula Fay,’ A380 Pepper, Ornamental, V129 Pepper, Rocoto, Capsicum Anemone pulsatilla, page 16 margaritacea, page 54 page 8 Capsicum ‘Black Pearl,’ pubescens, page 23 page 4o PHOTO FROM MOBOT.ORG A384 Persian Shield, Strobilanthes N121 Phlox, Garden, Phlox N208 Phlox, Woodland, Phlox U041 Pine, Dwarf Siberian, Pinus S145 Pine, Weeping White, Pinus dyerianus, page 40 paniculata ‘David’s Lavender,’ divaricata, Laphamii, page 56 pumila, page 8 strobus ‘Pendula,’ page 50 page 54

A414 Pink Mulla Mulla, Ptilotus P453 Pinks, Alpine, Dianthus A598 Pomegranate, Punica P463 Poppy, Iceland, Papaver A422 Poppy, Ladybird, Papaver exaltatus ‘Joey,’ page 40 alpinus, page 18 granatum ‘Wonderful,’ page 42 nudicaule, page 18 commutatum ‘Ladybird,’ page 41

P469 Poppy, Oriental, N126 Prairie Clover, Purple, N132 Prickly Pear, Grasslands N142 Prickly Pear, Plains, Opuntia S094 Pussy Willow, Black, Salix Papaver ‘Royal Wedding,’ Dalea purpureum ‘Stephanie,’ Opuntia cymochila, page 54 polyacantha ‘Purple Desert,’ gracilis Melanostachys, page 48 page 18 page 54 page 54 PHOTO FROM COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG S041 Raisin Bush, Viburnum N147 Rattlesnake Master, H108 Red Shiso, Perilla frutescens S004 Rhododendron, Finnish, R002 Rose, Carefree Beauty, burejaeticum, page 47 Eryngium yuccafolium, page 55 crispa page 7 Rhododendron ‘Haaga-Pink,’ page 51 page 46 PHOTO FROM MOBOT.ORG R004 Rose, Champlain, page 51 R013 Rose, Double Knockout, R032 Rose, The Fairy, page 51 R024 Rose, Therese Bugnet, P485 Roseroot, Rhodiola rhodantha, (also R030) page 51 page 51 page 18

N148 Royal Catchﬂy, Silene regia, A433 Salvia, Black and Blue, U058 Sapphire Tower, Puya P498 Saxifrage, Maple-Leaved, A437 Sea Holly, Kansas, Eryngium page 55 Salvia, page 41 alpestris, page 8 Mukdenia rossii ‘Crimson Fans,’ leavenworthii, page 41 page 19 34 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

S096 Seven Son Tree, Heptacodium A439 Shooﬂy Plant, Nicandra A455 Snapdragon, Dwarf, S097 Snowball, Fragrant, Viburnum S099 Snowberry, Symphoricarpos miconioides, page 48 ‘Splash of Cream,’ page 41 Antirrhinum, ‘Twinny Peach,’ x carlesii, page 48 doorenbosii ‘Amethyst,’ page 48 page 41

A458 Spiderﬂower, Cleome S046 Spindle Tree, Dwarf, P513 Spirea, Ash Leaf, S100 Spirea, Longwood Blue, A466 Spurge, Annual, Euphorbia ‘Violet Queen,’ page 41 Euonymus nana ‘Turkestanicus,’ Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem,’ Caryopteris ‘Longwood Blue,’ cotinifolia ‘Burgundy Wine,’ page 47 page 19 page 49 page 41

V095 Squash, Winter, Guatemalan P547 Stonecrop, Upright, F047 Strawberry, Alpine, Fragaria S048 Sumac, Tiger Eyes, Rhus A474 Sun Daisy, Osteospermum Blue Banana, page 22 Sedum ‘Garnet Brocade,’ vesca ‘Golden Alexandria,’ typhina ‘Bailtiger,’ page 47 ‘Alexis,’ page 42 page 20 page 45 PHOTO FROM COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG A479 Sunﬂower, Helianthus ‘Ring of A257B Sunpatiens, Impatiens P559 Thistle, Ghost, P567 Toad Lily, Japanese, P571 Trillium, Trillium erectum, Fire,’ page 42 ‘Variegated White,’ page 38 Onopardum acanthium, page 19 Tricyrtis hirta, page 19 page 20 PHOTO FROM COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG PHOTO FROM MOBOT.ORG A500 Twinspur, Diascia ‘Flirtation A506 Verbena, Brazilian, Verbena S156 Willow, Scarlet Curls, S155 Willow, Dappled, Salix integra S110 Winterberry, Ilex verticilliata Orange,’ page 43 bonariensis, page 43 Salix x scarcuzam, page 50 ‘Hakuro Nashiki,’ page 50 ‘Red Sprite,’ page 49 PHOTO FROM MOBOT.ORG N215 Wintergreen, Gaultheria S051 Witch Alder, Fothergilla major N165 Yarrow, Achillea millefolium P583 Yellow Hardhead, S052 Yellow Horn, Xanthoceras procumbens, page 56 ‘Mount Airy,’ page 47 ‘Paprika,’ page 55 Centaurea macrocephala, sorbifolia, page 47 page 20

NOTE: The photos are arranged in order of their common names, without regard to their catalog section.

Some photos are from the Missouri Botanical Garden, www.mobot.org, or the WikiMedia Commons (www.commons.wikimedia.org). A534 Zinnia, Zinnia elegans ‘Inca,’ A518 Zinnia, Zinnia elegans A529 Zinnia, Zinnia elegans ‘Zahara A528 Zinnia, Zinnia elegans page 43 ‘Profusion Cherry,’ page 43 Starlight Rose,’ page 43 ’Zahara Fire,’ page 43 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 35 Annual Flowers Ageratum Ageratum hybrids A026 Beardtongue, Annual A049 Bells of Ireland Moluccella laevis ß Key Fuzzy flower heads in attractive umbels that attract Penstemon hartwegii ‘Giganteus Mix’ Graceful flower spikes covered with pale green, deli- Í Full sun butterflies. Easy to grow. Seeds eaten by finches. These Bushy habit with narrow pointed shiny foliage. Blooms cately veined, bell-shaped calyxes. Superb in fresh or ∏ Part sun/part shade are vigorous, taller varieties, good for cutting. Í∏ ∫ all season; well-drained soil is best. Tough enough for dried arrangements. 20–24” Í∏ Ó Shade —four plants in a pack $2.00 A001 Blue Horizon ß—20–30” dry conditions. Foxglove-like blooms in shades of pink, rose, lilac and white with bicolors. 30” Í∏˙ A002 Red Sea—30” A050 Black Varnish ß◊ ç Attractive foliage —six plants in a pack $5.00 —six plants in a pack $5.00 Pseuderanthemum ‘Black Varnish’ ∫ Butterfly-friendly Begonia, Angel Wing Begonia Alyssum, Sweet Lobularia maritima Love dramatic “black” plants? This exotic foliage is the † Cold-sensitive: Easy to grow. Forms a thick carpet of tiny flowers, so Leaves are shaped like wings. Can be brought inside blackest we know. Pink flowers may peek from under- keep above 40° Í∏† ¥ wonderfully fragrant that it is well worth stooping to for the winter. neath the foliage. Bring inside for the winter. 18–24” Ç ∏π Culinary smell them. Perfect for edging or overhanging a sunny ß —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 A027 Bonfire Orange —Eye-catching profusion of ´ Edible flowers wall. Good in containers. 3–5” Í∫ red-orange flowers. Will cascade over walls. Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia ˝ Attractive serrated foliage. 12-15” Ground cover A003 Easter Basket Mix ß—Pink, purple and white. Intriguing varieties that are not reliably hardy here in A028 Bonfire Scarlet ß—12–15” —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 ˙ Hummingbird-friendly A004 Purple ß Minnesota, so we treat them as annuals, although they Â A005 Rose ß A029 Sophie Cecile—A vigorous begonia with deeply may give a repeat performance next year. Great for cut Medicinal A006 White ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 serrated wing-shaped leaves marked in silver on flowers. Í∏ ¥ ‰ Rock garden glossy green with dark red undersides, and rose- Amaranth Amaranthus A051 Cherokee Sunset ß—3–4” double or semi-dou- pink flowers. Bred by Belva Kusler of Wisconsin. ˜ ble blooms in yellow, orange, bronze and Minnesota native Tall, bushy plants with deeply colored leaves. Drought- 36–48” —in a 3.5” pot $6.00 å resistant. The leaves and seeds are high in protein. The mahogany. 24–30” U.S. native ß Hopi added seeds and flower bracts to cornmeal to —See also the Raquel Wood Begonia, A052 Cherry Brandy —The first red-flowered black- make red cornbread. Height depends on soil and expo- another Kusler hybrid, page 8 eyed Susan. Multiple stems produce 3-4” flowers ß Saturday restock † ¥ in shades of an unusual muted cherry-red with a sure. Reseeds. Í∏ç A030 Begonia, Fuchsia Begonia fuchsioides π Photo on pp. 28–34 dark brown eye. 20–24” ¥ A007 Dread Locks, A. caudatus ß—Weeping 1.5” clus- Leaves and stems have a succulent appearance, gently A053 Denver Daisy ◊ß—When Denver, Colorado Toxic to humans ters of magenta-maroon blooms on a rope. arching over the sides of a container or basket. Dark celebrated its 150th birthday, 300,000 seed pack- Fabulous in the back of a sunny border. 48” fuchsia-rose buds open to attractive trailing pink single ets of this newly developed plant were distrib- A008 Hot Biscuits, A. paniculatus ß—Beautiful bur- flowers. 10–14” ∏Ó† ¥ —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 uted to beautify the metro area. Cheerful yellow nished copper upright blossoms; textural effect. with a mahogany ring around its dark center. A031 Begonia, Hardy 48” 18–20” π A009 Splendens Perfecta, A. tricolor ß—Colorful leaves Begonia grandis evansania A054 Irish Spring ß—Golden 5–7” daisies with an of rich red, yellow and bright green. Early. 36–72” Bright, clear pink flowers rise above succulent stems unusual green center. Blooms June to frost. 36” ß A010 Velvet Curtains, A. cruentis —Intense show of with large leaves like angel wings in partial shade. π —six plants in a pack $5.00 shining crimson foliage topped by curving bur- Tuberous. Bring it in for the winter to an area around ß Rex Begonia gundy fronds like a jester’s cap. Dramatic cut 60°F, completely dry, then bring it out in late April or A055 Browallia flowers. 60” —six plants in a pack $5.00 early May. Dick and Shirley Friberg of Roseville leave Browallia hybrids ‘Starlight Blue’ —See also Love Lies Bleeding, page 39 theirs in the ground, in a protected area north of an Star-shaped flowers. Easy to grow. Prefers light unheated porch where it survives our Minnesota win- shade. Good for hanging baskets or pots. Bring Angel Mist Angelonia angustifolia ters. 24” ∏Ó† —in a 2.5” pot $4.00 indoors before frost for winter pleasure. 6–10” Í∏Ó A great garden performer, thriving in heat and tolerating A032 Begonia, Orange Begonia sutherlandii —four plants in a pack $2.00 wet or dry conditions. Beautiful 3/4” orchid-like blooms with a snapdragon look. Great in containers. 10–12” Í∏ Covered with showy orange flowers all season. A tuberous plant with bright green, red-veined lance- ß A011 Serena Lavender —Masses of lavender blooms shaped leaves. If grown in a container, bring inside open along plentiful long, elegant stems all before frost. Leave it dry until spring, when you can summer. take it back outside. 8–12” Í∏† ¥ ß A012 Serena Purple —Purple and pink bicolor. —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Begonia, Rex Begonia rex Angel’s Trumpet Datura Brilliantly colored leaves with relatively inconspicuous A bush covered with huge, trumpet-shaped blooms. flowers. Grown for the foliage. Also makes an excellent Í∫ ¥ Give it plenty of space. 36” houseplant. Í∏Óç† ¥ ß A013 Purple —“Hose in hose” double purple blooms. A033 Escargot—Deeply spiraled leaves marked in ß A014 White —Single blooms.—in a 4.5” pot $5.00 bands of silver and green curl in on themselves, Fundraise A015 Artichoke, Globe ß like the shell of a snail. 6–12” A034 ◊ Cynara scolymus ‘Imperial Star’ Winter Sunshine Lalome —Silvery foliage with pale pink lacy edges. 12–18” π Striking architectural plant. Imperial Star is a special A035 Winter Sunshine Raspberry Crush ◊— with your variety for northern gardens. Don’t harvest the buds— Raspberry leaves with burgundy edges age to a let them bloom. The otherworldly purple flower is silver with pink and green tints and dark central worth the sacrifice. 48” Í´Â —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 spiral, veins, and margins. Light pink flowers. A016 Aster, Pot and Patio Mix Aster ß Featured in Nancy Ondra’s wonderful book community Foliage. 8–18” Í∏ Large, frilly flowers in a mix of colors. 8” A036 Winter Sunshine Tornado ◊—White and green —four plants in a pack $2.00 foliage with large dark burgundy spiral in the Bachelor’s Buttons Centaurea cyanus center and at the edges. 24–36” coupon book! —in a 3” pot $4.00 Long strong stems ideal for cut flowers. Easy to grow, it makes a beautiful contrast to brighter hued plants. Begonia, Tuberous Begonia hybrida Í∏ ´ Only the petals are edible. Shade lover with huge flowers. Usually grown as an With over 300 valuable coupons, A017 Blue Boy ß—Double blooms in a stunning shade annual, but the tubers can be stored over winter and Blue Sky Guide owners save of blue. 30” restarted indoors in late winter. 8–12”Í∏Ó† ¥ ß hundreds of dollars at local businesses. A018 Midnight —Striking, nearly black, fluffy double A037 Orange ß blooms. 36” —four plants in a pack $2.00 A038 Red ß Earn up to 50% and no up-front costs. Bacopa Sutera cordata A039 Rose ß A040 ß Í∏ Salmon (Apricot) Trailing, great for containers. A041 White ß A019 Blue ß—Blue flowers. 12” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 A042 Yellow ß —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 A021 Great Dark Pink ◊ß—Dark pink flowers. A043 Carneval ◊ß—Bushy, compact plants with Disease and heat resistant. 4–8” yellow and scarlet double blooms. π A022 Great Pink Ring ◊ß—Light pink flowers with —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 purple centers. 5” —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 A044 Mocha Scarlet ß Contact A023 Gulliver White ß—Extra large white flowers. A045 Mocha Yellow ß —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 us today Vigorous grower. 6-10” —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 Begonia, Wax Begonia semperflorens Bat Face Cuphea llavea Great for sculpting with colors. One of the most versa- to get Flowers resemble the face of a bat (if you use your tile plants—use them for bedding, edging, hanging imagination). Mexican native. Heat tolerant.Í∫ baskets, window boxes, patio containers, or as a house started! plant. Easy to grow. 6–12” Í∏† ¥ A024 C. llavea—Unique red flowers with dark purple 612-455-8380 and black markings. 18–24” A046 Cocktail Vodka ß—Bronze leaves, red flowers. —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 A047 Super Olympia Pink ß—Green leaves, pink flowers. A025 Flamenco Cha Cha ß—Papery blossoms are a A048 Super Olympia White ß—Green leaves, white sassy shade of purple with cute little “faces.” flowers. —four plants in a pack $2.00 Nice upright form and great heat tolerance. 10–12” —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 36 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Annual Flowers Butterfly Bush Buddleia davidii Calendula Calendula officinalis A082 Cassia, Popcorn Cassia didymobotrya ß May come back after a milder winter. Some of these Cold-tolerant daisies whose petals can be used in sal- Fast growing, graceful, feathery shrub from Africa with have been surviving for years near the heated founda- ads. May reseed. Í´ yellow flowers over long season. It smells exactly like tion on the south side of Friends School.Í∫ buttered popcorn if you rub the leaves or if a breeze A069 Orange Porcupine ß—Exciting new orange blows through it. Rounded shape, about 36” wide by A056 Attraction—The closest to red so far in butterfly double variety with quilled 3” blooms for a 48” tall Íπ —in a 5.5” pot $6.00 bush. 55” modern spiky look. 18” A057 Potters Purple—Thick, large dark purple panicles. A070 Triangle Flashback ß—Unusual peach-pink Castor Bean Ricinus communis A real standout. 60–72” blooms with a maroon reverse. 30” Stunning tropical foliage. The entire plant is poison- —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —six plants in a pack $5.00 ous, particularly the seeds, which should be removed A058 Black Knight—Blackish-purple blooms. 48–72” Canna Canna with gloves before they ripen. ÍÂ¥ —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 Grown for its tropical effect with beautiful blooms in A083 Zanzibar ß—Largest of all the castor bean plants Butterfly Flower Asclepias curassavica summer and fall. Excellent planted in groups, in mixed with green leaves up to 36” wide. You’ll be borders or rising out of containers. Dig clumps in fall amazed at how big this guy gets in one From South America. Strong stems hold up umbels of and store in a frost-free location until ready to replant Minnesota summer. Can’t be beat for cost per brightly colored flowers very attractive to butterflies. in spring.Íç square inch. 120” π —in a 4” pot $3.00 Excellent cut flowers. 28–40” Í∏ ∫¥ A071 Tropical Red—The Tropical series all have com- A084 New Zealand Purple ß—Giant dark bronze-pur- A059 Silky Deep Red ßπ pact size and large blooms. 30” ple leaves with a metallic sheen. The cream-col- A060 Silky Gold ß —six plants in a pack $5.00 A072 Tropical Salmon—30” ored flowers develop into purple prickly seed A073 Tropical Yellow—30” —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 pods that match the foliage. It’s a great way to Canna Cabbage Palm, New Zealand have a small tree without the expense or commit- Cordyline australis A074 Ambassador ß—Scarlet flowers with orange cen- ment. 72–96” —in a 4” pot $4.00 Spiky sub-tropical tree is a showy plant with clusters of ters blaze against the large burgundy to plum arching, sword-like leaves. Also great house plants for foliage. 72” A085 Carmencita ß—Eight-inch decorative leaves are a sunny location. Íç A075 Red King Humbert ß—Deep burgundy and a deep red-bronze and the flowers are electric- green leaves vary from almost chocolate to deep rose. 48–72” —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 A061 Red Star ◊ß—Dark burgundy red leaves are green with red veins and edges: orange/red flow- long and narrow. 24–30” —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 ß ers. 72” A086 Centaury Centaurium muehlenbergii A062 Red Sensation ß—Bronzy red leaves. 36” A076 Richard Wallace ß—Granny Smith apple green California native blooms from May to August with —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 leaves and bright yellow gladiolus-like flowers. white or pink to light magenta star flowers in clusters. Í Cabbage, Flowering Brassica oleracea 42” Moist soil. 2–12” —four plants in a pack $2.00 A077 ß Wyoming —Bright but soft orange blossoms A087 Cigar Flower ß Colorful flowering cabbages last into winter. Edible, with extremely dark red foliage for striking con- too! An easy to grow ornamental annual that has its trast. 48–60” —in a 5.25” pot $6.00 Cuphea cyanea ‘Caribbean Sunset’ brightest color when the nights are cool. Frost toler- Orange cigar-shaped flowers with yellow faces and pur- Í∏ ´ A078 Pretoria ß—Also called Bengal Tiger. Green, lant. Plant in full sun for best color. ple ears, and dark green leaves with red stems. Very heat cream and yellow striped leaves, edged with red. ß tolerant, it is good for hummingbirds and needs no A063 Chidori Red —Deep red center, purple outer Brilliant orange flowers. 48–72” dead-heading. 18–24” Íπ∫˙ —in a 4” pot $4.00 leaves. 8–12” A079 Song’s ß—Red leaves and small red flowers. ß A064 Nagoya Mix —Highly fringed leaves, early Selected by a local Hmong grower. 48–60” A088 Cineraria ß◊ bloomer. 8” —in a 1 gal. pot $8.00 Pericallis ‘Senetti Blue Bicolor’ A065 Peacock Red ß—Red shades, feathery leaves. 6” ß A066 Purple Pigeon ß—Greenish purple outer leaves A080 Australia —The deep burgundy-black foliage is Electric blue and white 3” flowers with black centers with a red center and round heads. 12–18” dark and shiny, topped with a display of brilliant make a great filler in spring containers. Rebloom if cut A067 Victoria Pigeon ß—Variegated green and white orange-red flowers that fade to salmon. Blooms back. Try it with orange or yellow flowers, or with outer leaves with a pale pink center. 12–18” keep coming for months. Works well as a “black” “black” foliage. 15–23” Í∏π¥ —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 —four plants in a pack $2.00 background that makes other garden flowers stand out. 60” —in a 1 gal. pot $14.00 Cockscomb Celosia argentea cristata A068 Caladium Caladium Drought tolerant and easy. Very eye-catching. Í A081 Cardoon Cynara cardunculus Large leaves that unfold in shades of red, pink, green A089A Amigo Mix ß—Bold colors of red, pink and yel- Plant it for its fabulous architectural good looks. You’ll and white. Their great appeal is their ability to provide low. 6” —four plants in a pack $2.00 color in shade. The hotter and more humid it gets, the enjoy its bold stalks of huge silver-green prickly serrated leaves. It is extremely cold tolerant and will survive A089B Star Trek Rose—Rose-pink plumes that consists Caladium better caladium looks, provided water is available. 24” ∏†ç¥ —in a 4.5” pot $8.00 in the garden into December if kept well watered. The of one central pointy plume, surrounded by sev- edible leaf stalks taste like artichoke. 60” ÍÇ eral smaller plumes bunched together like a —in a 1 quart pot $6.00 bouquet. 40–48” —six plants in a pack $5.00 Coleus see box below Coleus Solenostemon scutellarioides ç† Coleus comes in a wide variety of leaf colors and shapes. Easy Coleus, Sun continued Coleus, Sun continued to grow. Also grown as a house plant and easily propagated ß from cuttings. Did you know it’s also known as Flame Nettle? A103 Eleanor—Red-pink-coral over green. Almost iridescent. A117 Trailing Queen —Deep purple trailing coleus with a A North Star introduction. 10–14” lacy green border and a shock of hot pink in the center of Coleus for Shade A104 Freckles—Creamy yellow with bronze and orange the textured leaf. Heirloom variety that has been popular Bring some excitement to a shady corner. The colorful leaves splotches. 12–24” since the Victorian era. 8” ◊ß ◊ß are useful planted under trees where little else will A105 Henna —Serrated chartreuse-copper leaves that A118 Versa Rose to Lime —Colors change from spring grow.∏Óç curl slightly to show burgundy underneath. Looks great to summer, from rich rose edged in lime to cream and with purple, orange or other hot colors. An introduction lime. Blooms late, which in a coleus is a good thing. 24” ß A090 Carefree Mix —Oak-leaf shape. 10–14” from Costa Rica. 18–24” π —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 ß A091 Saber Mix —Heart-shaped leaves. 10–14” A106 Merlin’s Magic ◊ß—Feathery, fantasy leaves com- ß A119 Big Red Judy ß—A screaming red dappled with golden A092 Wizard Jade —Heart-shaped leaves are ivory with bine purple, green, pink, yellow and white with a thin orange on its large leaves. Vicky says, “This mama could green margins. 12–14” purple border. 10-16” ß stop traffic.” It is best in full sun, vigorous, and has great A093 Wizard Pink —10–14” A107 New Orleans ß—Very showy; dark red-purple velvet ◊ß heat and humidity tolerance. 36” A094 Wizard Sunset —Large apricot-red leaves, heartleaf. 10–14” π A120 Dark Heart ◊ß—Gorgeous plum burgundy heart- shaped with gold scalloped edges. 12–14” A108 Red Ruffles ◊ß—Rose red leaves with wine veining ß shaped leaves with bright green margins. 24–36” π A095 Wizard Velvet Red —Burgundy red with darker mark- are speckled with black and have narrow light green A121 Gay’s Delight ß—Chartreuse with prominent purple- ings and thin green margins. 10–14” edges. 14–20” ß blue veins. 18” A096 Quack —A low-growing, bushy plant, good for con- A109 Rustic Orange ß—Shades of coral to orange. 10–14” A122 Glennis ß—Pale golden heart becoming pink with tainers. Gold background blotched with maroon, bronze A110 Tilt a Whirl ß—Swirling petticoat leaves of red, purple green, purple and red only toward the edges. Sun will and green. A North Star introduction. 8–10” and light green with frilly edges tipped in yellow. Named deepen the darker colors. 12–24” —four plants in a pack $2.00 for the carnival ride made in Faribault, Minnesota. A123 Indian Summer ◊ß—Like an autumn forest, this ß 10–14” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 A097 Kong Mosaic —Each leaf flaunts a unique pattern of lovely scalloped foliage is earthtone red, green and rosy green, red and cream. 22” A111 Alabama Sunset ß—Rich cranberry and burgundy with brown. Color deepens in sun. 18–24” π ß A098 Kong Red —Extremely large leaves. Performs best in golden highlights. 10–14” A124 Kingwood Karnival ◊ß—Petticoat leaves colored full shade. 22” A112 Beauty of Lyon ß—Lanceolate leaf that goes from green green, purple and red, with the heavily scalloped edges a ß A099 Kong Rose —22” —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 to bronze to an intense coral center. Bushy in habit. bright yellow in good light. 24” Coleus, Sun 18–24” A125 Pineapple Splash ◊ß—Striking contrast of bright yel- A113 Fishnet Stockings ß—Dark-veined cross-hatched mar- low leaves with red venation down the midrib of the leaf. These coleus varieties can take full or part sun and often have gins on a green background. 24–36” π 24–36” π Í∏ç more vivid colors than their shadier counterparts. A114 Kiwi Fern ß—Great scalloped edges on narrow purple A126 Sedona ß—Beautiful southwestern bronze. Don’t miss A100 Black Dragon ß—Red leaves with a purple-black edge. leaves. Very upright. 18–20” it! 12–18” Compact with large lobed leaves. 10–14” A115 Merlot ß—Large dark wine-colored foliage with the A127 Swinging Linda ß—Startling neon rose and purple with A101 Scarlet Poncho ◊ß—Large, heart-shaped leaves are leaves developing a tiny green picotee edge as they age. white edges. Trailing form. 6–8” red with chartreuse scalloped edges and flecks. 10–14” —in a 4” pot $3.00 —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 Cascading. 10-12” A116 Stained Glass ◊ß—Central hot pink radiating out ◊ß A102 Versa Lime —Chartreuse to pale green. 30” into a dark edge. 12–18” —in a 4.5” pot $3.00 —four plants in a pack $2.00 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 37 We accept cash, checks, Visa, Annual Flowers MasterCard & Discover Copperleaf Acalypha wilkesiana A156 Daisy, Gerbera ß◊ Key Spectacular variations of color wherever it is planted. Gerbera x hybrida ‘Garden Carmine’ Í Full sun Í∏ç¥ Heat tolerant. Fun, over-sized daisies. More of a deep pink than Dahlia ∏ Part sun/part shade Íπ A129 Sizzle Scissors ß—Bold, delicate and whimsical carmine. 18” —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 Ó Shade all at once, the narrow serrated leaves of this A158 Daisy, Snowland ß Tender perennials whose roots can be dug and plant have pink edges and hints of minty green. Chrysanthemum paludosum ‘Snowland’ over-wintered for replanting next year. ç Attractive foliage Use this character to enliven a container, indoors Dark Angel Dahlia ∫ Butterfly-friendly or out. 22–26” —in a 4” pot $4.00 Charming dwarf plants with an abundance of sparkling white classic daisies with bright yellow centers! 8–12” Intensely colored single flowers over black-as- † Cold-sensitive: A130 Copperleaf—The leaves turn more coppery the Í —four plants in a pack $2.00 night foliage. Not in the least bit scary! 12” Í keep above 40° more sun they receive. In filtered or partial shade, Ç Culinary the leaves have more purple, mauve and pink A159 Dichondra Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’ A145 Dracula ß—Red-violet blooms. ´ tones. 24–48” —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 Rounded, fan-shaped silver foliage with a gorgeous —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 Edible flowers ˝ Coreopsis, Annual Coreopsis cascading habit. Heat and drought-tolerant in sun and A146 Pulp Fiction ◊ß—Red-orange flowers. Ground cover shade, so great for containers. You want this in your —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Hard to beat for long-lasting displays of blooms container—trust us. 36–72” long, 2–4” tall Í∏ç Í Â Medicinal throughout the summer. May reseed. —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 Figaro Dahlia ‘Figaro’ ß Double blooms. 12–16”Í ‰ Rock garden A131 Mahogany Midget, C. tinctoria —Superb A160 Dusty Miller ß mahogany-red dwarf strain. Plants are covered A147 Figaro Mix ß—Yellow, orange, red, gold, Senecio cineraria ‘Silver Lace’ ˜ Minnesota native with masses of rich flowers all summer. 10–12” white, violet. Old-fashioned garden edging with silvery foliage and å —six plants in a pack $5.00 —four plants in a pack $2.00 U.S. native interesting leaf shapes. 8” Í∏ ¥ ß A132 Limerock Dream —Like citrus fruit salad. A148 Figaro Orange ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 ß Saturday restock Orangey apricot single blossoms all summer. A149 Figaro Violet ß —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 16–22” —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 A161 Falling Stars ◊ π Photo on pp. 28–34 Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora ‘Elizabethan Gardens’ Goldalia Dahlia ◊ ¥ Cosmos Cosmos bipinnatus Toxic to humans Arching sprays of delicate, funnel-shaped blooms. The Goldalias are shorter than most dahlias, with Very easy to grow. Daisy-like blooms, 3.5” across, all Bright peachy red with yellow throat. The gardener unusual blooms. Í summer. Excellent cut flowers. Prefers full sun and who discovered this plant growing at the Elizabethan ß well-drained soil, but tolerates part shade. Í∏∫ A150 Goldalia Rose —Deep pink flowers with a Gardens in North Carolina says it has been perfectly flurry of white inner petals on a compact ß A133 Psyche Mix —Deep pink and burgundy. Slow hardy down to –12 degrees with no snow cover for the plant. 6–8” to fade, semi-double. 36–48” last 20+ years. You can either leave it in the ground A151 Goldalia Scarlet ß—Rounded red outer ß Íπ A134 Rose Bonbon —Very double, blowsy pink well-mulched or dig up and store the corms. 24” petals, soft yellow whiskery-looking long blooms. 24–36” —in a 3.5” pot $5.00 inner petal around a bright yellow center. ß A135 Sea Shells Mix —Very early blooms with tubu- 10–12” π —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 lar petals, unique. 36–48” A162 Fan Flower Scaevola aemula ‘Brilliant’ A136 Sensation Mix ß—Large (4–6”) flowers, semi- Prolific blooms are shaped like a lady’s fan, arranged double. 36–48” around the trailing stems. Blooms all season; no dead- ß heading required. Heat and drought tolerant. Dark A137 Sonata White —Yellow-eyed white blooms. Four O’Clocks Mirabilis 20–24” —four plants in a pack $2.00 blue to purple. 6–14” Í —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 Trumpet-shaped flowers open in late afternoon. Tender ◊ß ß◊ A138 Antiquity —Flowers open a rich burgundy A163 Firecracker Flower perennial that can be dug and stored over the winter, and mature to shades of bronze-salmon and Crossandra infundibuliformis ‘Florida Summer’ or may survive if planted next to a heated foundation. coral-apricot. 18–24” π Small ornamental tropical shrub with glossy dark 24” Í∏˙ ¥ A139 Double Click Mix ◊ß—Bred in France for green leaves and unusual 1.5” asymmetrical yellow ß cutting gardens, these large, frilly double and A173 Harlequin Mix —Bicolors, striations and flowers with flat petals; in south India, women wear semi-double flowers are rosy-red, pink, and white streaks in showy flowers. these flowers in their hair. Makes a good houseplant. ß with golden centers. Lacy foliage, very easy to A174 Limelight —Vivid fuchsia blooms atop bright 24–36” Í —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 grow. 48” π —six plants in a pack $5.00 chartreuse foliage speckled with deep green π A164 Firethorn Solanum pyracanthum flecks. —six plants in a pack $5.00 A140 Cosmos, Chocolate Cosmos atrosanguineus Yikes! Wicked, scary, and bizarre. Half-inch decorative —See also wild four o’clocks in Rare Plants, page 8 orange thorns line the orange veins on both tops and Fuchsia, Trailing Fuchsia Fill your garden with the delicious scent of chocolate undersides of the long, deeply lobed blue-green leaves. ∏Ó Dahlia from these velvety, maroon flowers. Tuberous roots can More thorns on the orange fuzzy stems. From Brilliant color for shade. Great for window boxes. be over-wintered in a cool storage area. 24–36” Í∏∫ Madagascar and tropical Africa where it’s twice the A175 Dark Eyes ß—Double red with purple. —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 size and its protective prickles repel all sorts of wild A176 Swing Time ß—Double red with white. Cosmos, Dwarf Cosmos sulphureus beasts. Do you suppose our deer would leave this one —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 alone? Star-shaped 1” lavender flowers in summer are Very easy to grow. Masses of impressive semi-double just the plant’s futile attempt to look cute. Fiercely Fuchsia, Upright Fuchsia blooms. Very heat and drought tolerant. 12” Í∏∫ beautiful in combination with orange flowers and For the border or container. Can be over-wintered A141 Limara Lemon ß—Large yellow blooms on copper foliage. 36” Í∏π ¥ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 indoors, where they flower well in low-light condi- compact, well-branched plants. Flame Flower Celosia argentea plumosa tions. (Lily has successfully done this for a few years, A142 Sunset ß—Rich crimson to orange fluted petals and says they are getting to be the shrub form you’d with yellow centers. Glowing plumes and sultry dark bronze foliage. Makes see in a Portland or San Francisco garden.)∏Ó —four plants in a pack $2.00 a great dried flower. Drought tolerant. Í A177 Dollar Princess ß—Red with purple. 12–18” ß Cup Flower Nierembergia caerulea A165 Castle Mix —Scarlet, pink, yellow and orange —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 15” Compact plants covered with starry blooms all sum- ß A166 Castle Scarlet ß—15” A178 Autumnale —Red/purple flowers perched on mer. Spreading. 6” Í∏ A167 Castle Yellow ß—15” trailing golden leaves flushed with purple and A143 Blue Mountain ß—Lavender-blue. A168 Chinatown ß—Striking scarlet red flowers on orange. Blooms early and all summer long, keep- ç A144 Mont Blanc ß—White. dark green to bronze foliage. A knock out! ing the hummingbirds happy. 6–18” ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 14–16” —four plants in a pack $2.00 A179 Gartenmeister —Dark green leaves with continuous coral-pink to salmon blooms. 24–48” Dahlia see box, top right Flamingo Flower Celosia spicata —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 A152 Daisy, African ß◊ Feathery, wheat-type blossoms on strong stems. Fine A180 Firecracker ß—Foliage of green and cream with cut flower and stunning, trouble-free border plant. crimson veins and crimson undersides. Salmon Argyranthemum frutescens ‘Sole Mio’ Í Also dries well. Drought tolerant. Peru native. orange blooms. 24–48” ç —in a 5.25” pot $4.00 Single daisies on compact plants. Large yellow center with short white petals. 12” Íπ —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 A169 Flamingo Purple—28–40” A181 Gaura ß◊ —four plants in a pack $2.00 Daisy, Blue-Eyed Arctotis Gaura lindheimeri ‘Belleza Dark Pink’ A170 Cramer’s Amazon ß—Stunning purple and Sassy, heat-loving daisies. Cool-tolerant, with contrast- Airy texture. Neat, compact plant with red stems and green variegated leaves with plume-like buds that open to a waving display of beautiful pink ing silver foliage. Great for mixed containers or the burgundy-rose blooms. 48” çπ Í flowers. Lovely mingling with traditional cottage gar- garden. —six plants in a pack $5.00 den flowers or in a container with burgundy or pinkish Cosmos ◊ß A153 Hearts and Tarts —Orange to pink or yel- A171 Flax, New Zealand foliage. They look delicate, but gaura are tough, easy π Íπ low petals with a lighter center. 8–12” Phormium tenax ‘Wings of Gold’ plants. 18” —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 A154 Pumpkin Pie ß—Orange with a dark eye ringed with yellow. 18–24” —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 Bright olive green leaves with margins of cream-yellow Íç ß with a slight red edge. 36–48” A155 Daisy, Dahlberg —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Save water Thymophylla tenuiloba A172 Flax, Scarlet Linum rubrum ß for your garden! A multi-branched trailing little annual with deeply divided, feathery leaves and a profusion of tiny yellow This brilliant red flower blooms in profusion, and 55-gallon rain barrels, new (made daisy flowers. The leaves have a pungent, lemony odor although each flower lasts only a day, the plant pro- in the U.S.) OR reused (built by when crushed. Can be planted in rock gardens or in duces enough blossoms to last all summer. It is both Í Friends School families). pockets among paving stones or patio blocks. It makes heat and drought resistant. 12–18” a great edging plant and can also be used as a ground —six plants in a pack $5.00 See page 4 for details. cover plant for well-drained sunny areas. 6–12” Í‰ —six plants in a pack $5.00 38 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Visa, Annual Flowers MasterCard & Discover Key A182 Gazania ß Geranium, Ivy Pelargonium peltatum A207 Gloxinia, Creeping ß Í Full sun Gazania variegata ‘Tiger Mix’ Leaves are shiny and almost succulent-like; the plant Lophospermum ‘Great Cascade Wine Red’ ∏ Part sun/part shade Short daisies in shades of yellow, rose, bronze and has a trailing form. Great for containers and window Showy basket plant with large, wine red tubular blos- boxes. 6–12”Í† ¥ Í Ó Shade cream, with attractive, contrasting stripes. They are soms. Green trailing foliage. —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 perfect in difficult, hot, dry sites such as a sunny bank A196 Purple Lafrance ß—Lavender double flowers. A208 Golden Dewdrop or along a driveway. 8–10” Íπ ß ç Attractive foliage A197 Sybil Holmes —Double light pink flowers look Duranta repens ‘Golden Edge’ —four plants in a pack $2.00 like tiny roses. ∫ Butterfly-friendly A198 White Mesh ß—Green with showy white veins, Syn. D. erecta. Foliage plant also known as Pigeon-berry † Geranium, Caliente Pelargonium Cold-sensitive: pink flowers. —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 and Sky-flower. Native from Florida to Brazil. One of keep above 40° Semi-trailing, mounding geranium. Heat tolerant and the Best Plants for 30 Tough Places according to the U great for containers or hanging baskets. 24–36” wide A199 White —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 Ç Culinary of M. A great filler annual with 2–3” toothed leaves by 6–12” tall Í† ¥ that are broadly edged and patterned with golden-yel- ´ Edible flowers Geranium, Old-Fashioned Pelargonium A183 Caliente Red ß—Deep red. —in a 4” pot $4.00 low. Its strikingly colorful foliage looks best in part ˝ Ground cover These are the ones your grandmother had. Compact, shade. Plants may flower under full-sun condition ß sun-loving and colorful. Í† ¥ ˙ Hummingbird-friendly A184 Caliente Coral —Coral-pink. 8–12” Í∏ç —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 ß Â Medicinal A200 Mohawk —Red. 12–18” ß ◊ß A209 Goldfish Plant Hypocyrta ‰ Geranium, Fancy Leaf Pelargonium A201 Purple Balance —Cherry red flowers with Rock garden a blue cast. 12–18” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Great for hanging baskets or as a house plant. Green Erect bushy plants with succulent stems and multi- leaves with small flowers that look like goldfish, liter- ˜ Minnesota native colored leaves. 10–14”Í´†¥ A202 Geranium, Regal ß ally! Trailing. Í∏ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 å Pelargonium ‘Solstice Chocolate’ U.S. native A185 Fire Dancer ß—Dwarf with small zoned leaves A210 Helen’s Flower, Annual ß and red flowers. Prolific bloomer. Also known as Martha Washington geraniums. Dark Helenium amarum ‘Dakota Gold’ ß Saturday restock A186 Happy Thoughts ß—Green and white leaves red-brown flowers with crinkly leaves. 12–18” Í with red flowers. ´†¥ —in a 5.25” pot $10.00 Neatly mounded plants are covered with 1” sunny yel- π Photo on pp. 28–34 A187 Mrs. Pat ß—Gold and bronze leaves with pink low, daisy-like blooms and finely textured foliage. No ¥ ß Í Toxic to humans starry flowers. A203 Gilia, Globe Gilia capitata deadheading needed. Wider than it is tall. 15” A188 Occold Shield ß—Gold and bronze leaves and Charming blue-purple clover-like flowers bloom heavi- —four plants in a pack $2.00 Í∏ double scarlet flowers. ly April–July. Attractive, finely cut foliage. 12” Heliotrope Heliotropium arborescens A189 Persian Queen ß—Gold leaves and hot pink åπ —four plants in a pack $2.00 flowers. Beautiful, fragrant umbels for containers, baskets or Globe Amaranth Gomphrena globos Í∏ ¥ A190 Red Heart ß—Dark zoned leaves and double red the garden. flowers. Easy and long-blooming. Keeps indefinitely as a dried A211 Blue Wonder ß—The earliest flowering Í∏ A191 Tri-Color ß—Green, bronze and gold leaves with flower. heliotrope, it maintains a compact habit and ter- red flowers. A204 Gnome Purple ◊ß—Use this compact plant rific uniformity. Deep blue flowers. 12” ß A192 Vancouver Centennial —Gold leaves with a to tuck a little extra color into containers or the —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 brown center splotch and red-orange starry flow- ‰∫ rock garden. 6” A212 Purple ß—16” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 ers. A205 Strawberry Fields ß—Pinkish red flowers that ß A193 Wilhelm Langguth —Green and white leaves actually resemble strawberries. 24” A213 Hibiscus, Australian Blue ◊ with red flowers. —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —four plants in a pack $2.00 Alyogyne huegelii ‘Santa Cruz’ ß A194 Chocolate —Maple leaf variety has dark green A206 Fireworks ß—Tons of strong, tall stems topped Long-blooming, near-blue 3-5” flowers on this shrub leaves coated in dark chocolate. Intense red flow- with exploding bursts of 1” blooms in hot pink from Australia. Well-drained soil. 72” Í∏π ers pop above the plant. tipped with bright yellow. Blooms are very differ- —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 A195 Lotusland ß—Unusual flowers resemble magen- ent shapes from other globe amaranths. A show- A214 Hibiscus, Maple Leaf ß ta lotus blossoms. Golden foliage with a bronze stopper in the garden and conversation piece zone. —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 when cut for a mixed bouquet. 36–48” Hibiscus acetosella ‘Maple Sugar’ Globe Amaranth —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 A stunning foliage plant from Africa with showy, maple-like leaves. If you grow them in a container and bring them indoors for the winter, they are likely to bloom! Glossy, dark red leaves. Great for large containers or as a dramatic background in the border. 48–60” Impatiens † Íç —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 A215 Honey Bush Melianthus major Impatiens Impatiens x walleriana Butterfly Impatiens Fanfare Impatiens ‘Fanfare’ A giant, exotic fern-like plant with sharply saw-toothed Summer-long color on shade-loving com- Butterfly is a new interspecific hybrid, a Fanfare impatiens are spreaders and trailers metallic blue-green leaves, it’s a great architectural ∏Ó† pact plants. vigorous grower covered with graceful that cascade over the sides of hanging bas- statement in the garden and should be considered for blooms held above the foliage until frost. It kets and containers. Bonus: they handle A221 Accent Star Mix ß—Compact; flow- late summer/fall containers. Plant in humus-rich soil will brighten any shady bed, and its semi- heat better, too. Continuous blooms even ers well all summer in pink, red, red- and keep well-watered. Mary has had it continue grow- trailing form makes it ideal for containers, with neglect. 18–24” wide by 16–20” ing until mid-December. If you’re south of I-90, it may orange and purple with a white star ∏Ó† hanging baskets and window boxes. 8” tall bloom. 48–72” Í∏çπ —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 pattern on each bloom. 6-12” ∏Ó† ß ß A222 Swirl Raspberry —Light fuchsia A248 Blush Light Pink Hummingbird Mint Agastache shades swirled with darker margins, A238 Cherry ß A249 Coral ß great for containers. 10–12” A239 Lilac ◊ß A250 Fuchsia ß —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 Great-smelling spikes. Likely to survive the winter if A223 Xtreme Lavender ß—The Xtremes A240 Orange ◊ß grown in a well-drained, protected site. Also good for Íå∫˙ are prized for being heat tolerant and A241 Salmon with Eye ◊ß Fusion Impatiens winter interest and bird food source. floriferous, with huge 2.5” blooms. —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 Inter-specific impatiens series. Unusual A216 Apricot Sprite, A. aurantiaca—Orange blooms. All of the colors are 8–12” flower shape and strong, tall stems. 18” —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 A224 Xtreme Mix ß Double Impatiens According to Northern Gardener, “Watch ß A225 Xtreme Orange ß Looks like a miniature rose, but much easi- them glow in the shade!” ∏Ó† A217 Pink Pop, A. montana —Spires of fragrant pur- ß er to take care of. Early, compact and well- plish pink flowers; excellent heat tolerance. A226 Xtreme Pink A251 Glow ß—Yellow with an orange A227 Xtreme Red ß branched. Í∏Ó† 10–18” throat. 8–18” π ß ß A242 Orchid ß—8–12” A218 Acapulco Orange, A. mexicana —The Acapulco A228 Xtreme Rose A252 Heat ß—Rusty orange with a yellow ß A243 Purple ß—8–12” series is compact with a long flowering period, A229 Xtreme Salmon throat. 8–18” —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 A230 Xtreme Violet ß A244 Red ß—8–12” excellent heat tolerance and lemon-scented A231 Xtreme White ß A245 Rose ß—8–12” New Guinea Impatiens x hawkerii foliage 14–20” ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 A246A Salmon ß—8–12” A219 Acapulco Rose, A. mexicana —14–20” Large flowers on upright plants with dark A220 Acapulco Salmon, A. mexicana ß—14–20” —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 Í∏† A233 Balsam ß foliage. 8–12” —in a 4” pot $4.00 ◊ß ß Impatiens balsamina ‘Top Knot Mix’ A246B Fiesta Olé Purple Stripe — A253 Lavender Like small white roses splashed with A254 Pink ß Impatiens see box, this page Full sun and plentiful moisture are its π A255 Red with White ß hot pink. 10–12” Ivy, English Hedera helix favorites. Old-fashioned double flowers in —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 A256A Rose ß—Hot pink. shades of white, appleblossom pink, red, A256B White —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 Vigorous grower. Good for shade.Í∏Óç¥ salmon and violet. Easy to grow and fun to A247 Dwarf Hawaiian A258 Gold Child ß—Golden variegated leaves. plant for children’s gardens because of the Impatiens ‘Dwarf Hawaiian’ Sunpatiens Impatiens ◊ Í† —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 exploding seed pods. May reseed. 18” Tight, low mounds of rich rose, purple and Here’s the solution if you want to create an ß —six plants in a pack $5.00 ivory bicolored flowers with elfin spurs. A edging of impatiens in an area with mixed A259 Duckfoot —Small olive green leaves that look just like little duck feet. A nicely trailing variety. Bigger Impatiens x walleriana wonderful plant for weaving together sepa- sun and shade: an impatiens that loves rate plants in the shade garden. 4–6” both. Gold leaves with wide green edges. —in a 4” pot $4.00 Largest blooms. Í∏Ó† ∏Ó† —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 Profuse 3” flowers start early and bloom Í∏ç Ivy, German Senecio A234 Blitz Mix ß—18” until frost. 20” wide by 18” tall ß South African native often grown as a houseplant. A235 Carnival Pink —14–18” A257A Variegated Salmon ß Í∏ç¥ ß A236 Carnival Red —14–18” A257B Variegated White ßπ ß A237 Carnival White —14–18” —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 A260 Green, S. mikanoides ß—A reliable ivy that works —four plants in a pack $2.00 in shady spots where not much else will grow. A261 Variegatus, S. macroglossus—Red stems with green and cream variegated leaves. —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 39 Annual Flowers A262 Jasmine, Brazilian Mandevilla ‘Pink’ ß Lantana Lantana camara Lobelia, Compact continued Vigorous South American woody vine with leathery Excellent attractor for hummingbirds and butterflies. A298 Heat Blue ◊ß—Cobalt blue edging lobelia leaves. Showy, rose-pink, tubular flowers in clusters of Very pungent foliage. Best in hot, sunny locations. blooms even in the hottest summer. 12” wide by three to five. Í —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 Individual florets change color after a pollinator has 6–12” tall —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 visited.Í∫˙ ¥ Jewels of Opar Talinum paniculatum Lobelia, Trailing Lobelia pendula A279 Irene—Multi-colored flowers of yellow, red and Fascinating cut flowers—long-stemmed airy panicles of fuchsia on upright, compact plants. 12” Easy. Beautiful, intense blooms in window boxes and tiny carmine blossoms on wiry reddish stems and A280 Variegata ◊—Cheerful yellow flowers and rock gardens. Flowers through frost. Very early to small pink flowers with a long bloom time. It is succu- Í∏˙ ¥ chartreuse-edged foliage. Sterile cultivar that bloom. 5” lent, drought-tolerant, and can self-sow (but birds like Johnny Jump-ups does not set seed, so its energy goes into bloom- the seeds). Flowers to 30” Í A299 Fountain Crimson ing. 15” —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 A300 Regatta Blue Splash ß—White with a blue A263 Variegatum ß—Grown for its white-edged varie- A281 Cherry—Multiple colors of dark cherry through throat. gated foliage. 18–24” —in a 4” pot $4.00 A301 Regatta Marine Blue ß pink to peach and even yellow/gold. 20–26” ß A264 Kingswood Gold ß—Low basal foliage in strik- A282 ß A302 Regatta Midnight Blue Red Hot —A profusion of bright red and ß ing lime green for great contrast against other orange flower clusters cover neat, upright A303 Regatta White —four plants in a pack $2.00 plants. 12” —six plants in a pack $5.00 mounds of foliage. Drought and heat tolerant. Love-in-a-Mist Nigella 12–16” —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 Johnny Jump-ups Viola tricolor Fine, feathery foliage and adorable seed pods. Can be Í An old-fashioned garden favorite. May reseed. Bushy A283 Larkspur, Annual ß dried. Self seeds. and spreading. Í∏ ´Â¥ Delphinium ‘Blue Cloud’ A304 Miss Jekyll Sky Blue, N. damescena ß—Double A265 Angel Amber Kiss ß—Beautiful rusty orange Tall and stately, delphiniums make a striking state- rows of pointed blue petals contrast with twist- petals surround a golden center with an extra ment. Airy, open habit with sprays of half-inch single ing green centers, complemented by a ruff of Í∏ ¥ rosy petal in the center of the bloom. 6–12” π blue flowers. Self sows. 36–40” feathery foliage. 24” ß A266 Hobbit Frodo Baggins ß—Light lavender petals —six plants in a pack $5.00 A305 Spanish Love in a Mist, N. hispanica —Distinct species from Spain; a very vigorous and showy behind a golden center with dark eye. 4” Lemon, Meyer see Indoor Plants, page 42 A267 Hobbit Pippin Took ß—Pippin is pink-orchid plant with deeply divided leaves and bearing for with a bronze-gold face and dark eye. 4” Licorice Plant Helichrysum petiolare Íç most of the summer large, faintly scented, deep ß blue flowers, 2.5” across, with a cluster of bright A268 Hobbit Sam Gamgee —Sam is violet blue on Fuzzy oval leaves, trailing. Great “filler” for containers. the petals and face with a dark eye, marked with red stamens at the center. Good for cutting. 24” ß yellow in the center. 4” A284 Golden —Golden leaves. —four plants in a pack $2.00 A285 Silver ß—Silver leaves. A269 King Henry ß—The classic tricolor blossom. A306 African Bride, N. papillosa ß—Pure white blooms A286 Variegated ß—Silver and gold. 6–8” with prominent purple-black centers full of spi- —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 A270 Penny Citrus Mix ß—Irresistible mix of cream, dery stamens.Purple-black pods. 18–24” primrose and yellow. 6–8” A287 Lion’s Ears Leonotis leonuris A307 Midnight ◊ß—Dark purple flowers with what A271 Penny Primrose Bicolor ◊ß—Fragrant, yellow looks like an upside-down black octopus in the Also called Lion’s Tail. A circle of 1” orange tubular with pastel yellow upper petals. 4–6” π center (this becomes an ornamental seed pod.) flowers emerge from rounded, spiny clusters that A272 Sorbet Blues Mix ß—6–8” Great for flower arranging. Feathery foliage. 36” encircle the stems so that it looks like the stems are A273 Sorbet Lemon Chiffon ß—6–8” π —six plants in a pack $5.00 A274 Sorbet Plum Velvet ß—Deep violet 6–8” growing right through the middle of the clusters. Í∏ ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 72–96” without staking. —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 A308 Love Lies Bleeding Amaranthus caudatus ‘Red Tails’ Joseph’s Coat Alternanthera Lisianthus Eustoma grandiflorum Stunning accent plants with long drooping red blooms Who needs flowers when you’ve got leaves like these? Stunning, almost rose-like cut flowers. Long-lasting blooms. Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal. up to 24” long. An old favorite, common in American Here are a few different varieties to try out.Í∏ç Í∏ ¥ Remove spent blooms for extended blooming. Í∏ gardens a century ago. Dries well. 48” A275 Old-Fashioned ◊ß—The classic color-chang- —six plants in a pack $5.00 ß ing foliage plant. 12–24” —in a 3” pot $3.00 A288 Mermaid Blue —Purple blooms. 9-12” A289 Mermaid Pink ß—Pink blooms. 9–12” —See also Amaranth, page 35 A276 Royal Tapestry—Vigorous trailing foliage may —four plants in a pack $2.00 A309 Lupine, Silky Lupinus pilosus appear copper, red, purple, or burgundy depend- ß ing on the soil and time of year. 16-24” A290 ABC Blue Rim —Purple and white bicolor 14–18” Lovely blue flowers on a spike, with fuzzy stems and ß Í¥ —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 A291 ABC Rose —Rose shades to almost peach. leaves. 36” —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 36–45” A277 Purple Threadleaf ß—Excellent filler plant in A292 Echo Lavender ß—12–14” Maple, Flowering Abutilon mixed containers. Thread-like foliage in green A293 Echo Pure White ß—12–14” Maple-shaped leaves. Blooms with small hibiscus-like with a shiny purple reverse side. 12” A294 Mariachi Blue ß—Quadruple blossoms. Staking flowers all summer. Makes a great blooming house- —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 required. 20–24” plant, too.Í∏ A295 Mariachi Lime Green ß A278 Kiss-Me-Over-the-Garden-Gate A310 A. megapotamicum—Arching shoots carry bright —six plants in a pack $5.00 Polygonum orientale ß green foliage and spectacular flowers that resem- An old-fashioned annual flower. (Buy it for the name Lobelia, Compact Lobelia ble miniature hot-air balloons in red and yellow. To 72” π —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 alone.) Giant! May reseed. Bright pink tassel flowers. Extra early flowering, vigorous, and unsurpassable for Stems can be used like bamboo canes for plant staking. intense color and neat edging. Give sunny sidewalks A311 Bella Mix ß—3” flowers of rose, salmon, yellow 96” Í —in a 4” pot $3.00 the royal treatment. Originally from South Africa. and peach. 16” —in a 4.25” pot $4.00 Poisonous if eaten. Flowers through frost. Í∏˙ ¥ A296 Riviera Marine Blue ß—5” Marigolds see box, below A297 Riviera Midnight Blue ß—5” —four plants in a pack $2.00 Marigolds Tagetes Í´ Marigolds like full sun and provide sunny flowers until frost. Excellent for butterflies and caterpillars. Good companion plants Signet continued to discourage pests around tomatoes. Whether called “French” or “African,” they are actually native to Mexico. A326 Maroon Gem ◊ß—Mahogany flowers. 12” Crackerjack Inca A323 Mr. Majestic ß A327 Tangerine Gem ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 Big, bold double flowers borne well above the 4” double blooms. The tall, large-flowered A dwarf version of Pinwheel. This marigold foliage. A very early and free-flowering strain. marigolds from Mexico. makes a fantastic compact bedding plant, ideal A328 Sunburst Orange 24” for containers or the garden. 12” π ß◊ A317 Gold ß—18–20” Splash —four plants in a pack $2.00 A312 Orange ß A318 Yellow ß—18–20” 3” single blooms have bright orange petals A313 Yellow ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 A324 Pinwheel ß with central red shading. 14–16” π —four plants in a pack $2.00 Little Hero This single, heirloom variety dates back to —four plants in a pack $2.00 1791. Red and gold petals with darker yellow Disco A French crested type with large flowers on White centers. 24–36” French marigolds with single flowers. 8–10” compact plants. Puts all its energy into masses Very unusual white marigolds. —four plants in a pack $2.00 of flowers up to 2.5” across. A314 Marietta ß—Golden yellow with A329 Vanilla ß—Dreamy white flowers held mahogany blotches. A319 Flame ß—Red-orange bicolor. 6–8” Signet Tagetes tenuifolia at knee height. 12–24” A315 Red ß A320 Mix ß—6–8” Lovely bright carpet of blooms, very compact —four plants in a pack $2.00 —four plants in a pack $2.00 A321 Yellow ß—6–8” with tiny single blooms. Feathery foliage has a A330 Sweet Cream ß—Very showy. 3” odor- —four plants in a pack $2.00 pleasant, citrusy scent, best for edible flowers. A316 Durango Flame ß◊ less blossoms. 18” ß 9–12” Mahogany with orange-gold edges. 6–12” A322 Lunacy Orange —six plants in a pack $5.00 A325 Lemon Gem ßπ —four plants in a pack $2.00 3–4” double blooms with tightly crested —four plants in a pack $2.00 flower heads. A funky novelty marigold. 10” —See also Mexican Tarragon, page 7 —four plants in a pack $2.00 40 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Annual Flowers Million Bells continued Pansy Viola x wittrockiana A341 Callie Painted Coral ß—Pink-coral with Significant breeding improvements in pansies in recent Hanging Baskets cream edges. years have produced hybrids that bloom longer, in A342 Callie Sunrise ß—Gold with a red eye. more colors and with better weather resistance. Great —in a 4” pot $4.00 for spring and fall color. May reseed, although some DESIGNER COMBINATION BASKETS hybrids are sterile. Í∏ ´ A343 Exotica ◊ß—Yellow with red picotee edge. 12” basket $32.00 16” basket $55.00 —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 A369 Accord Black ß—Gorgeous black blossoms, very Shade A 539 ∏Ó Sun A540 Í Shade A 541 ∏Ó Sun A542 Í early blooming. 6–8” ß A344 Callie Noah Yellow —Attractive deep yellow A370 Atlas Needlepoint ß—Pastel shades of yellow, You’ll appreciate these creative, ready-to-go baskets. Each contains three or flowers. Most saturated yellow on a very florifer- lavender and rose with whiskers. 6-8” more varieties of striking plants in beautiful color and texture combinations. ous plant. —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 A371 Chianti Mix ß—Striped and ruffled in shades of A346 Monkey Flower ß terracotta, salmon, rose and wine-red. 6–8” ß SPECIALTY BASKETS Mimulus ‘Magic Mix’ A372 Delta Cool Water Mix —Early flowering, 2.5” blue and white mix. 6–9” A543 Bougainvillea Bougainvillea 10” basket $30.00 Dwarf variety with compact growth, good for cool A373 Dynamite Blue Blotch ß—6” It’s not the flowers that make Bougainvillea beautiful—it’s the bracts that come spring weather. Does well in wet soil. Clear colors of A374 Dynamite Orange ß—6” in a range of colors. And the cool thing about bracts is that they last a long scarlet, yellow, orange and white. Free flowering. 8” A375 Fizzy Lemon Berry ß—Fragrant ruffled yellow, Í∏ time. In full sun, wiith water and some fertilizer, this plant should bloom all —four plants in a pack $2.00 purple, burgundy with dark purple picotee edges. summer with no deadheading. And if you don’t water it, it will come back to A347 Monkey Flower, California ◊ Stronger ruffling occurs in cool conditions. 6–8” Í ß life when you do. Mimulus ‘Jelly Bean White’ A376 Ultima Morpho —Wonderful bright blue pastel with yellow centers. May prove to be perennial. ◊ A544 Nong Noch Petriaeovitex bambusetorum 10” basket $30.00 This hybrid of a Pacific Coast wild flower is frilly white 6–8” —four plants in a pack $2.00 Cascades of showy soft yellow bracts and tiny creamy white flowers hang down with a yellow throat and dark green glossy leaves. 24” or more, blooming spring through fall. Heart-shaped leaves. 36–48” Íπ 18” wide by 12–24” tall Í —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Pentas Pentas A545 String of Pearls Senecio rowleyanus 6” basket $10.00 Moss Rose Portulaca grandiflora Named for its clusters of five-petaled blooms. Best sell- Í¥ er at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s plant sale. Í∏ ∫ A succulent that looks just like its name—strings of green pearls. Flowers resemble wild roses borne on low-growing, ß succulent plants. Bright colors with enormous appeal. A377 Athena Neon Magenta —14–24” 12” BASKETS $20.00 Good for hot and dry locations, rock gardens, edging. —in a 4” pot $4.00 Good for bees. Easy to grow. 4–6” Í A378 Appleblossom Pink ß—14–24” Bacopa, White A546 Fern, Boston Lobelia Lobelia ß Sutera cordata Í Nephrolepsis exaltata A568 Heat Electric A348 Margarita Lemon ß A379 Tall Red —True red. 30–36” Í Í∏ A349 Margarita Peppermint ◊ß—Rosy pink 1.5” —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 Begonia Begonia A554 Blue semi-double flowers with fuchsia swirly flecks. Pepper, Ornamental Capsicum A547–549 Bonfire, Fuchsia Fuchsia Million Bells π Orange and Salmon- A555–A558 Calibrachoa A350 Margarita Rosita ß—2001 All-America Selection. These are not just above-average-looking regular pep- Pink Tuberous Ó¥ four color A569–A570 per plants—these are stunningly gorgeous and unusual ∏Ó Í Blooms early with dark pink semi-double flowers. Black-Eyed Susan combinations Two Callies A351 Sundial Mix ß annuals that deserve a place in your flower garden or Vine Thunbergia alata Geranium, Ivy Petunias Petunia A352 Tequila Fuchsia ß container based solely on their foliage and colorful, A550 Í Pelargonium peltatum A572–A574 A353 Tequila Mango ß tropical looking fruits. Edible, but bred for looks, not ß taste. Íç † Coleus A559–A563 Three colors Í A354 Tequila Mix —four plants in a pack $2.00 Í A380 Solenostemon Five colors Snapdragon Nasturtium Tropaeolum majus Black Pearl—Round, shiny black hot fruit, matur- scutellarioides Impatiens, Double Antirrhinum A575 ing to dark red. Bushy, well-branched. Glossy jet Í Prolific bloomer with edible flowers and leaves that black foliage is perfect for containers. Heat, A551–A552 Cascade Impatiens A564–A565 Red and Yellow add spice and color to salads. Excellent for butterflies, π ∏ † humidity and drought tolerant. 18” Red, Kiwi Fern Two colors Verbena Verbena fair for hummingbirds. Í∏ ´∫ ∏Ó A381 Sparkler—A beautiful, variegated hot pepper with Impatiens, New A576–A577 A355 Duckalicious ß—A brand new flower form for an narrow, tapered, multicolored 2–2.5” fruit. Green Fan Flower Scaevola Guinea Impatiens Two colors Í and cream striped peppers with shades of orange Í old favorite, each bloom like a bouquet of tiny A553 Blue Laguna A566–A567 yellow duckies’ feet. Even the leaves are lobed maturing to red. Foliage is also variegated. Í† Two Rivieras rather than the usual round shape. Trailing. 15–18” —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 6–12” π Perilla Perilla A356 Golden King ß—This variety is from the A331 Meadowfoam Limnanthes douglasii ß Victorian era. Single glowing gold flowers are Very showy foliage. Easy to grow in large mixed containers or the landscape. Very heat tolerant.Í∏ç† Little flowers that look like fried eggs, sunnyside-up, produced in great numbers and are not hidden by only cuter. Native to California. Fragrant; reseeds. the small olive-green leaves. 12” A382 Purple Haze—The stem and underside of the leaf Needs moist soil. 6–12” Í∏ π—in a 2.5” pot $1.50 —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 are dark dark purple and the top is green with ß darker hints showing through. The more light A332 Mexican Heather ß A357 Alaska —Variegated foliage. Bright mix of yellow, orange or red 2” blossoms, sprawling habit. they get, the darker they are. 18–36” Cuphea rosea ‘Allyson’ 8–12” ç —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Tiny bright green leaves with fine lacy texture contrast A358 Alaska Scarlet ß—Variegated foliage and scarlet A383 Magilla ß—Dark purple leaves with brilliant with lavender-orchid tiny blooms. Drought tolerant. blossoms. 8–12” ç pink-purple tones. 24–36”—in a 4.5” pot $4.00 12–18” Í∫ —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 A359 Apricot Trifle ß—Frilly blooms of mouthwater- A384 Persian Shield ß A333 Mexican Sunflower ß ing apricot salmon. Semi-double appearance. 8” A360 Black Velvet ß—Intense dark maroon. 8–12” Strobilanthes dyeranius Tithonia rotundifolia ‘Torch’ A361 Empress of India ß—Deep, velvety crimson Beautiful foliage! Grown for its large royal purple All-American award winner with huge 3” scarlet- flowers against dark blue-green foliage. 8–12” leaves with a metallic sheen. It’s an upright plant, dra- orange single blooms, great for hedges, tall borders, or A362 Ladybird ß—Orange-yellow blossoms with deep matic in containers. 36” Í∏çπ cut flowers. Velvety pointed foliage. Blooms July to red centers. 8–12” —six plants in a pack $5.00 —in a 5.25” pot $4.00 frost. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. 60–72” See also Climbing Nasturtiums, page 25 Í∫ π —six plants in a pack $5.00 A385 Peruvian Lily Alstroemeria ‘Sweet Laura’ A334 Milkweed, Blue-Flowered ß Nemesia Nemesia Tweedia caerulea Very fragrant and heat-tolerant, with cute little faces Fragrant flowers from South America are bright yellow like a pansy or Johnny jump up. Another South African with spots and brushmarks of reddish orange and Furry 4” heart-shaped gray-green leaves and loose clus- beauty. Great for containers.Í mahogany-red. Low mound of green, lance-shaped ters of 1” star-shaped pale to sky-blue flowers with leaves. Great cut flowers that last up to two weeks. ß darker turquoise centers in summer. Boat-shaped seed A363 Sunsatia Mango —Mango, yellow, purple, pink Roots can be dug and stored for the winter like dahlias. Í pods. From Brazil and Uruguay. 12–36” and cream on each flower. 10-14” May survive our winters with a thick mulch. 24–36” Í —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 —in a 4” pot $4.00 —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Million Bells Calibrachoa A364 Angelart Cherry—Intense cherry blossoms with Petunias see box, page 41 good heat tolerance. 8–14” Multitudes of small petunia-like blooms. Beautiful in A365 Angelart Orange ß—An intense, true orange. baskets or window boxes. Fast growing. Self-cleaning. A414 Pink Mulla Mulla 8–10” 4–6”, trailing.Í Ptilotus exaltatus ‘Joey’ A366 Angelart Peach ß—Peachy pink to light orange. A335 Blue ß—A North Star introduction. 8-10” —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 A new genus from Australia, Ptilotus is pronounced “ty- A336 Cream with Yellow Veins ß—A North Star intro- LOH-tus” (from the Greek “ptilon” for feather.) Long- A367 Opal Innocence ß—Extremely fragrant with duction. lasting bottlebrush silvery-pink spikes over silver-green blooms that change from iridescent pink to light A337 Old Rose ß—A North Star introduction. leaves. Heat and drought tolerant, it wants excellent purple. 8–10” —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 Íπ A338 Purple Velvet ß—A North Star introduction. drainage, such as a loose potting soil. 12–18” A339 Ruby ß—A North Star introduction. A368 Painted Tongue ß —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 A340 Scarlet Red ß—A North Star introduction. Salpiglossis ‘Casino Mix’ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Veined flowers in red, yellow, orange, rose and purple with contrasting throats. Dwarf plants, ideal for containers and bedding. 10–12” Í∏ —four plants in a pack $2.00

Moss Rose www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 41 We accept cash, checks, Visa, Annual Flowers MasterCard & Discover Pinks Dianthus A437 Sea Holly, Kansas A456 Snapdragon, Trailing ß Key Annual pinks are early flowering, staying smothered in Eryngium leavenworthii Antirrhinum ‘Playful Copper’ Í Full sun a perpetual riot of blossoms until frost. May reseed or An exciting addition to the annual border. Stunning Most vigorous of the trailing snapdragons. Very easy to ∏ Part sun/part shade survive the winter. Í∏ ´ bright purple dense cylindrical flower heads—like little Í grow. Heat and cold tolerant. 8–12” Ó Shade A415 Super Parfait Raspberry ß—Early bloomer. 6–8” purple pineapples—on this thistle-like Kansas native. —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 A416 Wee Willie ß—Range of reds and whites. 6” A real knockout for midsummer and fall. Excellent cut ç Íåπ Spiderflower Cleome spinosa Attractive foliage —four plants in a pack $2.00 and dried flower. 36” —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 Spiderflower performs well through heat and drought. ∫ Butterfly-friendly A438 Sensitive Plant Mimosa pudica ß —See also perennial Pinks, page 18 Self-sows for next year. Useful for backgrounds and † Cold-sensitive: Polka Dot Hypoestes phyllostachya Native to South and Central America, this creeping large beds. Nectar is excellent for bees and fair for keep above 40° plant has compund leaves that fold inward and droop hummingbirds. Seeds are eaten by finches and jun- Ç Culinary Green foliage splashed and speckled with colors. Good when touched, then reopen within minutes. A favorite cos.Í∏ for containers, bedding or as a house plant. 6” Í∏ç Í ´ Edible flowers of children. 12–30” —four plants in a pack $2.00 ß A457 Rose Queen —36–48” ˝ A417 Confetti Pink A439 Shoofly Plant ß A458 Violet Queen ß—36–48” π Ground cover ˙ A418 Confetti Red Nicandra physaloides ‘Splash of Cream’ A459 White Queen ß—36–48” Hummingbird-friendly A419 Confetti White —four plants in a pack $2.00 —four plants in a pack $2.00 Â Lavender-blue and white flowers against mid-green Medicinal A420 Poppy, Black Swan ß foliage that is splashed and mottled in creamy yellow. A460 Linde Armstrong ß—Compact thornless variety. ‰ Rock garden Papaver lacinatum ‘Black Swan’ 30” Íçπ ¥ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 A ring of rosy-pink blossoms surrounded by whiskers. 12–18” —in a 4” pot $4.00 ˜ Minnesota native A profusion of sassy cut petals in burgundy and almost A440 Silver Sticks Calocephalus brownii black. A showy addition to the early summer garden. Spikes Dracaena sp. å U.S. native Í Very cool…no leaves—it looks like silver sticks! Wait Self sows. 24–36” —six plants in a pack $5.00 Í∏ç until you see it. 8–12” —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 A tough-as-nails container plant with an upright vase ß A421 Poppy, California ß shape. Used as a vertical accent.Í∏ç† Saturday restock Snapdragon Antirrhinum π Photo on pp. 28–34 Eschscholzia californica ‘Mission Bells’ A461 Green—12–30” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Old-fashioned favorites that make great cut flowers.Í∏ ¥ Tough and drought-tolerant. Early Spanish settlers Toxic to humans A462 Green—Over-wintered from last year. ß— called it copa de oro (cup of gold) after the legend that A441 Black Prince ß—Near black velvety crimson 30–48” —in a 5” pot $6.00 the orange petals, turning to gold, filled the soil with flowers. Dark foliage. Stunning. 18” the precious metal. May self seed. Bright gold to A442 Freesong Yellow Flame ß—Bicolor with sassy Spikes for Shade Dracaena marginata orange single blossoms. 12” Í∏ yellow blooms with a red-purple lip. 18-24” ß A popular houseplant. Also makes a dramatic accent in —four plants in a pack $2.00 A443 Frosty Lavender Bells —Early blooming fra- containers that don’t get full sun. 12-15” ∏Óç† ß grant butterfly type. White and pink. 18–21” A422 Poppy, Ladybird A444 Madam Butterfly Mix ß—Double azalea-type A463 Burgundy Papaver commutatum ‘Ladybird’ blooms in wide range of colors. 24–30” A464 Dark Green—The most shade-tolerant variety. Nirvana for poppy lovers! Bushy plants produce 15+ A445 Rocket Mix ß—Tall, great for cut flowers, Award A465 Tricolor—Pink, green and cream. blooms simultaneously for at least a month and a half. winner. 34” —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 A446 ß Red with black markings inside. May reseed. Best in Rocket Redstone —Bronzy-red foliage. Cherry Spurge, Annual Euphorbia rich soil. 12–18” Íπ ¥ red flowers. 30–36” Í∏ç¥ —six plants in a pack $5.00 A447 Sonnet Crimson ß—18–21” Such useful, trouble-free plants. ß A448 Sonnet White —18–21” A466 Burgundy Wine, E. cotinifolia—We really want you A423 Sage, Painted Salvia horminum ß ß A449 Speedy Sonnet Rose —18–21” to give this amazing dark-red foliage plant a try. ß Pink to purple bracts surround tiny flowers. Long A450 Speedy Sonnet Yellow —18–21” It may not look like much at the sale, but plant it bloom time. Great for cut flowers or dried for arrange- —four plants in a pack $2.00 and you’ll see—it’s very striking, resembling a ments. Vigorous and nicely branching; reseeds, but not A451 Chantilly Cream Yellow ◊ß—Jumbo blooms smokebush! Useful for height in mixed contain- a weed! 12–24” Í —four plants in a pack $2.00 resembling butterflies rather than dragons cluster ers, but also in the garden where it provides great π A424 Sage, Silver Salvia argentea on strong 4.5” spikes in spring and fall. Longer- contrast. Bring it in for the winter. 36” lasting in the garden and in the vase than tradi- —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Grown for its fabulous fuzzy leaves in large white/silver ∫ tional snapdragons. 36–40” A467 Diamond Frost ß—One of the quintessential rosettes, flat on the ground. Plant it where people can ß Í∏ A452 Chantilly Deep Orange —36–48” filler plants. Bright green leaves on small stems bend over to pet it. 12” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 ß A453 Chantilly Light Pink —Soft pink. 36–48” give a delicate appearance with clouds of airy Salvia Salvia spp. —six plants in a pack $5.00 white flowers. Heat and drought tolerant. 10–14” For summer bedding and containers. Easy to grow, ear- Snapdragon, Dwarf Antirrhinum —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 ly and long-flowering.Í∫˙ A snapdragon for edging. Í∏ ´ A468 Stocks ß A425 Evolution, S. farinacea ◊ß—A tough little A454 Chimes Mix ß—Early, well-branched. 6–8” Matthiola incana ‘Anytime Rose’ plant crowded with 6” rich fade-resistant violet A455 Twinny Peach ◊ß—Butterfly-like double flow- Heat-tolerant, fragrant flower from old-fashioned gar- flower spikes that keep blooming. 14” wide 18” ers are one of the four All-American Selections dens. High percentage of double flowers. Tall cutting A426 Forest Fire, S. coccinea ß—Heat tolerant. Airy bedding plant winners for 2010. “Peach” is short- variety with a lovely fragrance, double rose blossoms blossoms held above the foliage. 18” hand for shades of melon, peach, yellow and light over silvery gray foliage. 24–30” Í∏ A427 Rambo Red ß—Brilliant red on long stems. orange blended together, a unique range of colors —six plants in a pack $5.00 18–24” for a snapdragon. Plant with blues and purples, A428 Sizzler Purple, S. splendens—10–12” especially purple foliage. 12” ∫π A429 Sizzler Red, S. splendens ß—The classic red —four plants in a pack $2.00 salvia. 10–12” —four plants in a pack $2.00 Petunia A430 White-Flowered, S. radula ◊ß—South African Í species with large white blooms. 48” Petunias Petunia —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 Carpet Series Easy Wave A409 Milliflora ß A431 ß Golden Delicious, S. elegans —Fragrant pineap- Petunia ‘Fantasy Mix’ ple sage with brilliant chartreuse foliage. Blooms Compact plants with many medium-sized Spreading variety to 36” wide, also great in in very late fall, but the gorgeous foliage is won- blooms. The heaviest bloomers. 6–12” baskets and containers. 6–8” Very dwarf plants smothered with petite derful even without blooms. 24” A388 Blue ß A403 Misty Lilac ß—Recommended by blooms, earliest flowers. Ideal for baskets, —in a 5.25” pot $4.00 A389 Mix ß Master Gardener Nancy Rose in the pots and rock gardens. 1” wide blooms, 6” ß tall plants. Í∏ A432 Mystic Spires Blue ß—True blue spires cover the A390 Pink Star Tribune. ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 sturdy dark green foliage. Blooms all season. 24” A391 Plum —Purple with deeper purple —in a 3.5” pot $2.00 —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 veins. ß A410 Prism Sunshine ß ß A404 Tidal Wave Silver —Award-winner A433 Black and Blue, S. guaranatica ß—Fabulous late A392 Red ß with white flowers. Yellow center with a cream edge. Award- summer/fall display. Unusual dark calyx and A393 Sky Blue ß —in a 4” pot $3.00 winner. 12–14” Í deep blue blooms; shrub-like form. Great for con- A394 Velvet —Burgundy-purple. ß ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 trast with yellow-flowering plants. 36–48” π A395 White A405 Blue ß —in a 5.25” pot $5.00 —four plants in a pack $2.00 A406 Pink A411 SuperCal ß ß A407 Red Petunia x calibrachoa A434 Blue Angel, S. patens ß—Graceful ultramarine Double Surprise A408 ß Rosy Dawn —Rose-pink with a ‘SuperCal Neon Rose’ and periwinkle blue tubular blooms on upright A396 Blue Vein ß—8–12” white center. —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 stems early July through frost. 24–30” A397 Soft Pink—8–12” An all-new flower class that delivers the Hula Hoop best characteristics of petunias and million A435 Brazilian, S. splendens ‘Pink’ ß—Wild form of the —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 Ruffled and early-blooming with a wide bells: vigorous, with exceptional flower common garden annual salvia with peach-pink Dreams Series Petunia 8–12” white ring. Compact and uniform. 12” power, lush foliage, dependable perform- flowers. It should become quite bushy. Can be ß Í∏ ance and beautiful color. 12” Í brought indoors for the winter. 48–60” Í∏ A398 Midnight —Deep blue. ß —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 A436 Hummingbird’s, S. subrotunda ß—Tiny red- A399 Mix A386 Blue ß ß orange flowers that bloom all summer until frost. A400 Pink —Pastel pink. A387 Rose ß Supercascade A401 Red ß Hummingbirds love it. Attractive bright green —four plants in a pack $2.00 3.5” flowers, excellent for baskets and with Í A402 White ß heart-shaped leaves. 48” good drought tolerance. 10” Í —six plants in a pack $5.00 —four plants in a pack $2.00 A412 Burgundy ß A413 Salmon ß —four plants in a pack $2.00 42 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Visa, Annual Flowers MasterCard & Discover Key Sun Daisy Osteospermum Sunflower continued Tobacco, Flowering Nicotiana Í Full sun Three-inch daisy-like blooms on spreading plants. A477 Lemon Queen—Beautiful lemon-yellow blooms Easy and fragrant in the evening. Excellent nectar Í ∏ Part sun/part shade Blooms spring through fall. with chocolate centers. 60–72” source for hummingbirds and moths (including the hummingbird-like sphinx moth). Seeds for finches and Ó Shade A469 Soprano Lilac Spoon ß—Fantastic spoon-shaped A478 Red Sun—Rich red velvety flowers with a halo of juncos. Í∏å∫˙ ¥ petals. Vigorous. 6–10” yellow around a brown center. 72–96” ß A479 Velvet Queen—A parade of queenly colors, 5” ß ç Attractive foliage A470 Soprano Vanilla Spoon —Spoon-shaped petals. A488 Daylight Sensation —Spectacular 7’ plant with 12–20” —in a 4” pot $4.00 blooms are burgundy, mahogany, chestnut-red, huge tobacco leaves. Tubular pink blooms that ∫ Butterfly-friendly and bronze with dark centers. Well-branched, open in the daytime, delightfully fragrant. 84” A471 Tradewinds Deep Purple ß—Vivid purple † Cold-sensitive: free-flowering plants with strong stems. Ideal for A489 Grand Old White ß—Fragrant, old-fashioned blooms. keep above 40° borders or cut flowers. 90-110 days. 60” white. 32” A472 Soprano White ß—White with a slight lavender Ç —seed packets $3.00, 25 seeds A490 Lime, N. alata ß—Check out these 1” lime green Culinary tint and purple eye. 6–10” flowers, trumpet-shaped opening to beautiful ´ Edible flowers A473 Symphony Orange ß—The best color yet. 8–12” A480 Ring of Fire—5” heads with golden petal tips and a ring of dark red surrounding the dark center. five-pointed stars that bloom profusely for three ˝ Ground cover —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 Good for cutting. 120 days 60–72” π months. Looks especially great with blue flowers. ˙ ◊ß Hummingbird-friendly A474 Alexis —Dark rose with peachy tints —seed packets $3.50, 5 seeds 24–36” ß Â Medicinal shading lighter and more purple toward the dark A491 N. mutabilis —Tall stems carry dozens of 1” center. 8–16” π Sweet Potato Vine Ipomoea batatus pendant tubular blooms that age from pure white ‰ Rock garden A475 Summertime Sunset◊ß—Large, classy The hottest vine for baskets and containers. to pale pink to rose pink; all colors appear at Í∏ç†¥ ˜ blossoms of orange and yellow dusted with pink. once. Curving stalks give the plant the appear- Minnesota native 6–12” —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 ance of a flying group of birds. This hummingbird A483 Blackie ß—Trailing purple foliage å U.S. native favorite has been written up in Martha Stewart Sunflower Helianthus ◊ A484 Golden Margaritaß—Chartreuse. Living. 36–60” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 ß Saturday restock Friendly late summer and fall bloomers, sunflowers are A492 Perfect Mix, N. alata ß—Russian heirloom selec- the sentinels of the garden, beloved by children and ß π Photo on pp. 28–34 A485 Sweet Caroline Green and Yellow —Vigorous in tion. Star shaped blooms in shades of fuchsia, birds alike. They’re best grown from seed. It’s likely ¥ part shade, with a pretty marbled appearance. white, salmon, purple, lavender, rust and bronze. Toxic to humans that they will reseed next year. Í¥ —in a 4” pot $4.00 48–72” A493 Woodland Tobacco, N. sylvestris ß—Elongated, A476 Giant Mammoth—15” flowerheads contain 2,000 A486 Sweet Georgia Bronze ◊ß—Light cinnamon tubular, star-shaped white flowers form fountains thin-shelled, striped seeds for you or the birds. color on deeply lobed leaves. Vigorous and trail- atop tall stems. Huge leaves. Sweetly scented. From Russia. 85 days 120–144” ing. 24–36” May self sow. More shade tolerant than other —seed packets $1.00, 50 seeds A487 Sweet Georgia Heart Red ◊ß—24–36” tobaccos. 48–60” —six plants in a pack $5.00 —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 Indoor/Outdoor Plants †

These taller plants, mostly in large pots, will not fit on our regular tables, so we locate them separately at A591 Lime, Persian Citrus x latifolia ß◊ the end of the annuals way in the back corner of the room. They’re worth looking for! They’re meant to This is the regular lime that you’d buy at the grocery store. Its leaves are especially good for coating with melted chocolate be brought indoors for the winter so you can bring them back outside again next year. (use the underside of the leaf). After the chocolate sets, pull off the leaf to reveal a chocolate twin with a tantalizing hint of Heights are given when possible. Some are trees in their native habitats, but when grown here and moved citrus. Perfect for decorating cakes and pies. One of the easier inside every winter, their height is limited by being in a pot and the gardener's ability to move the pot. citrus trees to grow in pots outdoors, but do bring the pot indoors when temperatures drop. Needs excellent drainage. Í† —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 ß A578A Angel’s Trumpet Brugmansia ‘Pink’ Elephant Ears continued A592 Mandevilla, White ß Tender woody tropical bush covered with huge trumpet- A584 Lime Zinger, Xanthosoma aurea ß—Large leaves are char- Mandevilla ‘Sun Parasol Giant White’ ◊ shaped blooms, downfacing. Plant in a tub to winter indoors. treuse in shade becoming brighter yellow with more On a 30” trellis. Best in a sunny position, but tolerates partial These will be large specimens. Large 8” blossoms. Very reli- light. Bring indoors for the winter. A fast grower. 24–60” shade. Large trumpet-shaped blooms for a completely tropical able bloomer. 96” Í∏† ¥ —in a 1 gal. pot $10.00 π —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 look. Í† —in a 6” pot $14.00 A578B Banana Musa ‘Siam Ruby’ ß A585A Ginger, Variegated Shell A593 Oleander Nerium oleander ◊ Give your patio a tropical feeling with a potted banana tree. Alpinia zerumbet ‘Variegata’ Perfumed, phlox-like clusters of flowers over tough, willow- The foliage is a remarkable dark ruby with lime flecks and Striking yellow stripes on dark green leaves. Fragrant white like leaves. Keep moist. All parts of the plant are poisonous. streaks, although it starts out chartreuse and develops more flowers tinged purple-pink with the lip crinkled, yellow with 36” †π ¥ —in a 10” pot $25.00 and more red as it matures and gets more sun. (Don’t worry red and brown stripes. 48” Í∏† —in a 3.5” pot $8.00 that the baby plants look pale!) Each leaf has a surprising new A594 Olive Tree, Dwarf Olea europaea ◊ pattern of red and green: some leaves are even half and half! A A585B Ginger, White Hedychium coronarium Evergreen foliage with small fragrant white flowers in mid banana tree will over-winter as a houseplant in a sunny win- This cousin of culinary ginger has lance-shaped leaves and summer. Can be grown in a container or planted in the ground dow or dormant in a cool dark basement. 72” Í† π 6–12” clusters of white, fragrant flowers that look like butter- for the summer. Best in free draining soil. 4–8’ Í† —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 Í∫† flies. 36–60” —in a 4” pot $8.00 —in a 1 quart pot $10.00 ◊ Brush-Cherry, Topiary Eugenia myrtifolia A586 Guava, Pineapple Feijoa sellowiana A595 Orange, Satsuma Mandarin ß◊ If you ever wanted to have one of those topiaries that are Unusual 1” flowers with thick white petals that are sweet and Citrus reticulata made up of spheres of small leaves, here’s your chance! Tall tasty. Showy scarlet centers. The egg-shaped glossy leaves are Sometimes called “zipper skins” because they are so easily and narrow, they make an elegant statement.Í∏† silvery underneath. Unlikely to fruit. Prune to keep compact. peeled, satsumas are self-fruiting and easy to grow if they Í∏† π —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 A579 Two-sphere topiary ß —in a 6” pot $14.00 aren’t over-watered. Fragrant white blossoms with glossy, dark A580 Three-sphere topiary —in a 3 gal. pot $38.00 Hawaiian Ti Cordyline terminalis green foliage in spring, followed by bright orange, nearly seed- less fruit by November. Í† Syn. Cordyline fruitcosa. Tropical plant with broad blades. —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 A581 Cycad Cycas revoluta ß Striking texture for a large container. This is the plant that is A596 Papaya Carica papaya ◊ Succulent known as the King Sago Palm, this unusual and traditionally used for grass skirts.Í†ç Lend a tropical flare to your garden with this fast-growing, popular ornamental palm has a rugged trunk, topped with ◊ stiff, feathery leaves. Often called “living fossils,” Cycads have A587 —An assortment of young Red Sister and another tree-like plant that features a crown of showy, very large changed very little in the last 200 million years. Easy to grow unknown Hawaiian species with white, pink and green (20–28”), seven-lobed leaves. Small white flowers develop indoors or out and very long-lived if wintered indoors. Í† variegated leaves. —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 continuously throughout the year. You may get fruit if our first fall frost comes late. Over-wintering works best in a —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 A588 Red Sister—Leaves are plum and deep burgundy with greenhouse. Í† π —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 neon pink. 36–72” —in a 3 gal. pot $18.00 Elephant Ears ß◊ A589 Hibiscus, Tropical ß A597 Papyrus, King Tut Easy to grow, propagate and over-winter. Thrives in part to full Cyperus ‘King Tut’ shade and moist soil.∏Ó†ç Hibiscus Smooth triangular stems with what looks like green fireworks ß Three stems braided to form a small tree. A582 Black Ruffles, Colocasia —A sport from ‘Black Magic’ or the skeleton of an umbrella on top. Although papyrus typi- Available in a range of colors, and they with more ruffled edges on its dark plum 24” leaves that cally grows standing in water, it is surprisingly adaptable and should be blooming at the sale, so you appear black. Makes lighter or brighter neighboring will be happy planted right in your garden if it gets water reg- π can choose the one you like. 36–48” plants really stand out. 48–72” ularly. Will also grow in a container with the hole plugged up Í† —in a 6” pot $12.00 —in a 5.25” pot $10.00 or with a saucer of water underneath. A truly fun plant to A583 The Big One, Alocasia maccrorhiza ß— grow! 48–72” Í∏† π —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 Enormous, tropical-looking, heart-shaped A598 Pomegranate Punica granatum ‘Wonderful’ ◊ leaves form a spectacular, lively focal point for your garden, porch or patio. 48–72” This fruit is prized for its extra-large size and juicy rich red —in a 5.25” pot $10.00 flesh. There are also strong antioxidants in the juice, making it very popular for health reasons. The trees are self-fruiting, long-lived and very productive. Í† π Elephant Ears —in a 1 gal. pot $12.00 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 43 Annual Flowers Tobacco, Flowering Dwarf Nicotiana A506 Verbena, Brazilian ß Zinnia continued Long-tubed, 2” blooms that open in the evening; Verbena bonariensis A523 Profusion Orange ß—Yellowish orange color. 12” delightfully fragrant. Easy. Excellent nectar source for It may not look like much at the sale in May, but many A524 State Fair Mix ß—Huge blooms up to 6” across. hummingbirds and moths (including the hummingbird- gardeners consider it indispensible, with its tall and Good for cutting. 36”–48” like sphinx moth). Seeds for finches and juncos. airy purple umbels on many slender stalks. Self seeds. A525 Swizzle Cherry-Ivory ß—3.5” bi-color blooms. Í∫˙ ¥ A good cut flower. 48” Í∏∫ π 6–12” A526 Swizzle Scarlet-Yellow ß—3.5” bi-color blooms. A494 Havana Lime ß—12–18” —six plants in a pack $5.00 6–12” A495 Red ß—12–18” —four plants in a pack $2.00 Vinca Catharanthus roseus A527 Zahara Coral Rose, Z. marylandica ◊ß— A496 Perfume Deep Purple ß—Like a Queen’s velvet A splendid, ever-blooming plant for beds in summer Award-winning new zinnia series planted for the robe, scented. Upward-facing blossoms held high and pots in winter. Also known as Madagascar Beijing Olympics because it performs wonderfully above the foliage. 20” Periwinkle. Waxy, impatiens-like flowers are abundant- in hot, sunny, dry places.12–18” —six plants in a pack $5.00 ly produced. Thrives in summer heat. Low mainte- A528 Zahara Fire ◊ß—12–18” A529 Zahara Starlight Rose ◊ß—2.5” bicolors, A497 Tobacco, Purple ß nance and stays neat right up to frost. Mounded habit. Í∏ Â†¥ white with a rose starburst in the center. 8–12” Iochroma cyanea ‘Purple Queen’ π Flowering A507 Cooler Mix ß—14” Tobacco Grown by collectors and in conservatories for years, A530 Zahara Yellow ß—Cool but bright pastel yellow. A508 Pacifica Red ß—True red. 16” this unique Central and South American native can 12–18” —four plants in a pack $2.00 A509 Peppermint ß—White with red eye. 6–12” now be yours. Prolific purple tubular blooms cluster at —four plants in a pack $2.00 A531 Benary’s Giant Lime ß—Large unusual double the tips of branches with large velvety leaves. 24-48” chartreuse blossoms. 40–50” Í —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 ß A510 Vinca Vines A532 Benary’s Giant Mix ß—4–5” fully double flowers A498 Tuberose Polyanthes tuberosa Vinca major ‘Expoflora’ in a rainbow of colors. Great cut flower! 40–50” A533 Benary’s Giant Wine ◊ß—Rich burgundy 4- These white and very fragrant flowers are used in some May blossom in full sun; the flowers are blue. Green Í∏ç¥ 6” fully double blooms resembling dahlias are of the best Hawaiian leis. For exotic fragrance, they’re with wide, irregular white edges. rain, heat and mildew resistant. 36” hard to beat. One blossom from a spike of successive —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 A534 Inca ◊ß—Sun-worshipping fiery orange dou- blossoms is enough to perfume a whole room. This Wishbone Flower Torenia fournieri ble blooms are 5” wide. Would look great with tender bulb is usually grown as an annual here 36” A treasure for shaded beds and pots. Two-tone, 1” Salvia ‘Black and Blue.’ 36–40” π Í∏ ¥ —in a 3.5” pot $5.00 blooms. Double pistils hidden in the flower are A535 Magellan Coral ß—Fully double, 5–6” blooms. Twinspur Diascia attached at the top, forming little “wishbones.” ∏Ó 15–17” A536 Magellan Scarlet ß—Saturated rosy-pink. 12” Popular cottage garden plants with many small, deli- A511 Clown Blue ß—Light blue/dark blue 8–10” A537 Profusion Double Cherryß—15–17” cate flowers. Long flowering season.Í∏ A512 Clown Burgundy ß—8–10” ß —six plants in a pack $5.00 A499 Wink Garnet ß—6–8” —in a 4.5” pot $4.00 A513 Clown Lemon —8–10” A514 Clown Mix ß—8–10” A538 Zinnia, Creeping ß ◊ß A500 Flirtation Orange —Semi-trailing abun- —four plants in a pack $2.00 Sanvitalia procumbens ‘Aztec Gold’ dant small blooms. Nice filler for early spring containers. 6–12” π —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 Zinnia Zinnia elegans Tiny zinnias on trailing plants. The golden yellow, Quick growers for bright, clear colors. Í∫ starred flowers with a yellow center create a striking Verbena Verbena contrast with the dark green leaves. 6–12” Í∏ ◊ß Among the finest of all low-growing bedding plants. A515 Lilliput Mix —The lilliput zinnia series is —four plants in a pack $2.00 ∫ Trailing brilliant colors. Heat and drought tolerant. a particular magnet for butterflies! 16–18” Í∏ A516 Lilliput Orange ◊ß ∫ 16–18” A517 Lilliput Pink ◊ß ∫ 16–18” A501 Imagination, V. tenuisecta ß—Large flower clus- A518 Profusion Cherry ß—Compact, mound-forming, ters in deep blue/violet. Feathery foliage spreads mildew resistant performer that blooms right up to 20”. One of former Pioneer Press garden writer to frost. 12” π Marge Hols’s all-time favorites. 12” A519 Profusion Coral Pink ◊ß—12” A502 Obsession Blue with Eye ß—6–12” A520 Profusion Fire ß—Reddish orange. 12” A503 Obsession Crimson with Eye ß—6-12” A521 Profusion Knee High Red ◊ß—A red A504 Obsession Mix ß—12” Profusion that’s great for cutting. 20–24” A505 Peaches and Cream ß—8” A522 Profusion Mix ß—12” —four plants in a pack $2.00 —four plants in a pack $2.00 Echeveria Succulents: Dramatic Jewels of the Plant World

ucculents seem to be chicks (Sempervivum) and made for growing in stonecrops (Sedum); now you Spots. They offer both can try exotic agaves, aeoniums, dramatic sculptural shapes and aloes, echeverias, euphorbias, softly clumping rosette forms. kalanchoes and others to pro- Some have strong leaf colors, duce handsome, unusual and others metallic or iridescent colorful containered displays. hues. With their juicy leaves Baldwin very nicely tells and minimal needs, they’re the those of us who garden in cold- “camels of the plant world” and er climates how to over-winter “plants that allow you to be these plantings, as well as the lazy,” according to Debra Lee in various succulents’ water, feed- her new book Succulent ing and soil-mix needs. Container Gardens. Propagation is covered, too. Succulent Container I love this fascinating book. But the true inspiration Gardens: Design The more than 300 photo- comes from the designs—this Eye-Catching Displays with graphs will inspire new or 350 Easy-Care Plants book is eye-candy. We can tap experienced gardeners alike. into our own creativity and use The author stresses (and the Debra Lee Baldwin the photographs as a jumping Timber Press, 2010 photos demonstrate) the off point, or just plain copy $29.95 importance of pairing plants what we see and like. with pots. This year’s Plant Sale will Perhaps because of their dramatic forms, succu- include some exciting succulents to spur you on lents can hold their own with colorful and unusual (see next page). Here’s a chance to use your ideas for Aeonium ‘Kiwi’ in a vintage Lady-head ceramic container. containers, and shallow planters don’t faze them. You quirky or whimsical plant fantasies! probably already know and grow the hardy hen and —Carol 44 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Annual Flowers

A622 Crown of Thorns A640 Living Stones Lithops Succulents Euphorbia millii ‘Thai Hybrids ‘ Lithops originate from South Africa and Prickly stems with large bract “flowers.” 24” Namibia, where the unusual pebble-like Succulents are fleshy-leaved plants that store water, and so are adapted to dry Í¥ —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 appearance of their leaves evolved to adapt to extreme heat and drought and to make the conditions. The ones below are not hardy in Minnesota, so you might want to A623 Desert Garden plant less obvious to foraging animals. Subtle consider wintering them indoors. In annuals, see also Moss Roses (page 40). Four succulent or cactus plants in a self- colors of gray, brown, rust, green and pink, contained desert garden for a sunny window. combine with fantastically intricate markings And don’t forget the perennial succulents: Prickly Pear (page 54), Hen and Just add water. Í —in a 6” clay pot $13.00 and relatively large flowers. 2–4” Í π —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 Chicks (page 14), and Stonecrop (page 20). A624 Dew Plant ◊ Oscularia deltoides A641 Mother-of-Millions ◊ The heights are approximate. Succulents will be smaller in small pots and larger Also known as ice plant, this easy-to-grow, Kalanchoe in large pots. succulent groundcover is ideal for rock gar- You have heard of mother-of-thousands? Well, dens and other low-maintenance areas. you have to add a few more zeroes to describe Growing on wiry dark red stems, the leaves this giant succulent. 24–36” Í∏ ¥ Aeonium Aeonium Aloe continued are fleshy gray-green with jagged edges. The —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 This relative of hens and chicks forms a ◊ real dazzle comes with the all-over display of A611 Red Aloe, A. ferox —Also known as A642 Orchid Cactus, Purple ◊ rosette of leaves on a stem, resembling a bright pink flowers in mid-summer. Likes dry bitter or ferocious aloe. The long, Epiphyllum hybrid miniature palm tree. The heights that are giv- tapered leaves are blue-green with sharp conditions. 12” Íπ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 en are for plants that have been over-wintered Veined foliage with large purple blooms. brown teeth on the margins. The sap is Echeveria Echeveria for several years; annual growth is 4–6” per famous for its medicinal qualities. Spike- 18–24” Í∏ ∫ —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 year. Happy in a sunny window all winter. Í like flower heads vary in color from red Rosette-forming succulents in a range of col- Í∏ç A643 Princess Pine, South to orange and yellow. Â ors, shapes and textures. A600 A. atropurpureum—The rich bronze red African Crassula muscosa rosettes are formed at the ends of thick A612 Tiger Aloe, A. variegata—Spotted leaves A625 Assorted—An assortment of interesting Also known as Watchchain.A great textural stems. Deepest color in full sun. 24–32” with a variegated edge. This is a succu- echeverias. —in a 2” pot $2.50 addition to any container. Hints of purple in —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 lent that likes shade and does great on most window sills. In winter, a 12” tall A626 Mexican Firecracker, E. setosa—Furry, the dark green foliage. 6–12” Í∏ ¥ A601 Garnet—Rose to dark red rosettes with stalk carries pink to red flowers with succulent rosettes up to 6” wide. Orange —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 some green. 24–48”—in a 4” pot $5.00 flowers. Mexican native. 2–6” green edges. 6” —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 A644 Propeller Plant ◊ ß —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 A602 Kiwi —The rosettes are pale yellow in A613 Lace Aloe, A. aristata ◊—Dense Crassula perfoliata var. falcata the center and greener toward the edges rosettes of 4” leaves with white bumps A627 Pearl von Nurnberg—Like pink roses π Gray curved leaves remind you of a propeller. which are pinkish red. Small yellow flow- and soft white teeth, tipped with a long growing directly out of the ground. 9” Spectacular clusters of bright orange flowers ers may bloom in the summer, but it’s the whisker. A tall flower stalk produces —in a 4” pot $3.00 in late summer. 12–18” Í variegated leaves you really want. Part orange-red blooms. This dwarf aloe A628 Painted Lady, ß— π E. nodulosa —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 sun. 24–36” —in a 4” pot $6.00 makes a good house plant for beginners. Flamboyantly painted foliage with π A603 Zwartkop ß—Dark purple (seemingly Lots of pups. 8” maroon streaks and sharply defined deli- A645 Rose Pincushion ◊ black) rosettes. Sounds sinister, but actu- —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 cate outlines at the edges of each leaf. Mammilaria zeilmanniana ally the plant has an amusing if somewhat A614 Fan Aloe, A. plicatilis ◊—Gray-brown Fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves form hand- One of the most prolific bloomers among this dramatic personality that garden visitors stems with 10” blue-green leaves some rosettes on branching 8-12” stems. group of spherical cactus. Avoid strong sun ß are always attracted to. Easy to propagate. arranged in a fan. Tubular scarlet flow- A629 Shaw’s, E. shaviana —Curly-edged inside or out. 5” wide 3” Í¥ π 36–48” —in a 4” pot $8.00 ers. Slow-growing. leaves in rosettes. Prolific bloomer with —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 —in a 3.5” pot $5.00 pink and orange flowers. 4–5” wide by Agave Agave 12” tall —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 A646 Sea Onion ◊ Native to Mexico and the southwestern U.S., —See also Aloe Vera, page 5 Ornithogalum cordatum ‘Caudatum’ A631A Elkhorn ◊ agave is known for its large, thick fleshy A615 Cactus, Paraguayan Ball Stalks of 50–100 small, green-striped white Leaves that look like white elk antlers. 6–12” leaves that end in sharp points. A relative of flowers appear from May to August. Then this Gymnocalycium friedrichii Í∏ —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 yucca, agave puts up a tall, single stem when “Pregnant Onion” forms its offspring as small Excellent for growing in a sunny window. flowering (although it would be unusual for it bulbils on its sides. These can be easily propa- Í¥ Filtered sunlight, moderate water in summer A631B Flour Dust Plant to flower in Minnesota). gated. Bulb should be allowed to go dormant (allowing to dry out between waterings). Keep Kalanchoe pumila ◊ A604 Blue Glow ◊—Its 1.5”-wide blue- in winter. 36” Í∏¥ —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 dry and warm in winter. 4” ∏¥ Thumb-sized blue-gray leaves frosted with green leaves have narrow red edges with —in a 2.5” pot $4.00 white. Pink flowers in late winter. 10” Í∏¥ A647 Staghorn ◊ somewhat translucent yellow inner mar- —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 Kalanchoe synsepala var. dissecta gins. Its compact size makes it great for A616 Cereus, Monstrose ◊ containers. A cross between Agave Crassula Toothed green leaves with reddish edges. 18” Cereus monstrosis ‘Ming Thing’ or ‘Rojo’ Jade Tree Í∏¥ attenuata and Agave ocahui. 12–24” —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 Monstrose cactus grow from random points Jade Trees are generally kept as house plants, wide by 12–24” tall. and produce plants that are covered in knobby but they appreciate a trip outside in the warm A648 Star of Lundi A605 Porcupine, A. victoriae-regina ◊— bumps and whorls. Excellent for a windowsill months. Thick branches with smooth, round- Pachypodium saundersii Tightly packed green leaves with white garden. They prefer filtered light and dry con- ed, fleshy leaves. Clusters of small scented edges. Slow-growing, so it will stay less Southern African native with white flowers ditions. Ming Thing has sculptural blue white or pink star-like flowers.Í∏ than 12” for years. 36” and a thick, bulbous stem. Almost like a natu- shapes, very short black spines and woolly Í A606 Spaghetti Strap, A. gemniflora ◊— A632 Tricolor, C. ovata ◊—Many branched ral bonsai. —in a 6” pot $18.00 areoles. White flowers open at night. Likes Looking more like a sea urchin than an stems that hold pale green leaves warm temperatures in winter. Rojo is bright Stonecrop Sedum Agave, with many long, thin, spiky streaked with white and a tinge of pink green with bright red bristly spines and wool. leaves that arch gracefully. 24” wide 24” on new growth. White star-like flowers These stonecrops are not hardy here, but are 12” Í¥ —in a 3.5” pot $5.00 A607 Kissho Kan, A. potatorium ◊—Blue- bloom in clusters in the fall. 48” so beautiful you’ll want to have them in your Í∫ gray leaves with wide white edges and A617 Chandelier Plant ◊ —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 containers! ◊ maroon terminal spines. The name Kalanchoe tubiflora A633 Mini, C. ovata ◊ß—A miniature A649 English Stonecrop, S. anglicum — means “happy or lucky crown.” 12–24” Mass of white to pinkish flowers in mid- Variegated narrow leaves with orange bell- version. 18–24” —in a 6” pot $12.00 wide by 12” tall summer. 2–4” π shaped flowers. Blooms late winter indoors. A608 Sharkskin ◊—The name accurately A634 C. ovata ◊ß—The classic Jade plant. A650 Fine Gold Leaf ◊—Trailing chartreuse 2–3” Í∏ ¥ —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 describes the color and texture of this Good as a bonsai or left to reach shrub foliage. Drought tolerant and suited to structural succulent plant. Thick trian- A618 Cow’s Hooves proportions. May flower during the win- containers. 2–3” gular dark gray-green leaves are evenly Peperomia columella ter months. 36” A651 Star Sedum ◊—Spreading plant with spaced to form a large, spiky cushion. A635 Mini, C. ovata, clump ◊ß— needle-like leaves and yellow flowers in Also called Pearly Columns. Green and red Prefers dryish conditions. 36” Diminutive, but instead of a single tree spring. Useful as a container plant or hoof-shaped leaves cluster on short stems. 4” form, it comes in a clump. 36” —in a 3.5” pot $6.00 Í groundcover. 4–6” —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 —in a 2.5” pot $4.00 —in an 8” pot $15.00 A609 Agave, Rattlesnake ◊ A652 S. indicum var yunnanense—Small, thick- Crassula Crassula ◊ Manfreda undulata ‘Chocolate Chip’ A636 Lavender Scallops leaved plant from China. 2–4” ‰ Good container plants, they thrive on neglect. Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 The 12” rubbery, wavy, blue-green leaves are Most prefer to be out of the hottest noonday Lavender-pink leaves and peach-colored, heavily spotted with purple-maroon. Looks Í∏ See also perennial Stonecrop, page 20 sun. Over-winter indoors. pendant flowers. 12–24” Í∏¥ like a cross between a dragon and a starfish. A653 Zebra Plant Haworthia attenuata Thin 36” spikes carry weird flowers. Well- A619 Tom Thumb ß—An attractive miniature —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 Like a cross between a cactus and an aloe, drained soil. 4” Í —in a 3.5” pot $6.00 variety with triangular leaves that blush A639 Living Baseball Euphorbia obesa at the edges. Just inches tall but spreads with rosettes of spiky leaves banded or spot- Aloe Aloe to fill any container. 4” Peculiar is the word for this ball-shaped dwarf ted with white. Greenish-white flowers. 6” ∏ Desert natives with long, thick spiked —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 succulent, which resembles a stone a bit more —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 Í∏ than it does a baseball. 8” Í¥ leaves. ◊ A620 Mixed —Crassula range in size from —in a 2.5” pot $4.00 A610 Doran Black x meyeri et alia ◊— less than an inch in height to 6’ shrubs. Light green and whitish rosettes with A621 Pagoda ◊ß—Geometric little stacks green and gray marks. Coral or yellow of triangular leaves with reddish tints. flowers. 8–12” —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 45 We accept cash, checks, Visa, Fruit MasterCard & Discover LargePots Apple Malus F018 Fig, Turkey ß Ficus carica F028 Maypop Passiflora incarnata ◊ Key Beautiful spring flowers and fall fruit.Í The easiest indoor fruit. Best outdoors for summer, but Blooms that will stop you in your tracks. This native Í Full sun don’t panic if yours loses its leaves when you bring it Passionflower has 3” flowers with frizzy, threadlike laven- F001 Four in One—Five varieties with the assumption ∏ Part sun/part shade inside for the winter or outside for the summer. We der strands surrounding a unique central cross. Fruits are that at least four of them will “take.” (Fuji, Gala, Ó know someone who is trying this outdoors with heroic the size and shape of a hen’s egg, with sweet grayish Shade Granny Smith, Libery and Yellow Transparent). protection; we’ll let you know how it goes. If you try, pulp. Harvest when the fruit turns yellow and wrinkles. It’s a good way to extend the apple season in a ç let us know. 10’ Í —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 Grow it on a fence or trellis or simply let it scramble over Attractive foliage small garden. shrubs and trees. Needs winter protection; tell us how ∫ F002 Gala—Vigorous compact tree producing large crops F019 Gooseberry, Northern ◊ Butterfly-friendly yours does. 8–12’ Íπ —in a 1.5 gal. pot $26.00 † of pretty, striped, red-orange apples with a crisp, Ribes oxyacanthoides ‘Jahns Prairie’ Cold-sensitive: sweet/tart flavor in October. Prune to maintain Peach Prunus amygdalus (syn. persica) Í keep above 40° fruit size and prevent biennial bearing. 10–20’ A selection of the North American native with large, Ç Yes, these have edible peaches! Self fertile. Culinary F003 Honeycrisp—The most popular apple, developed dark red, dessert-quality gooseberries. Everything ´ Edible flowers at the University of Minnesota. Great for eating we’ve heard about this plant sounds great! An attrac- F029 Pix Zee—Enjoy sweet flavorful orange red cling- Íå ˝ fresh or storing. Ideal for the home orchard. tive shrub with fruit. July–August. 4–5’ stone fruit with yellow flesh. A genetic dwarf, Ground cover —in a 1 gal. pot $11.00 15–20’ wide and tall. —in a 5 gal. pot $39.00 ideal for growing in a tub or planter on your patio. ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Grape Vitis Winter in a cool sunroom or slightly heated Â Medicinal Apricot, Chinese Prunus garage. 6’ Grow your own grapes! Vigorous vines are great for ‰ Beautiful flowers in mid spring, followed by a heavy F030 Reliance—Soft pink blossoms in early spring are Rock garden covering fences, too. Climbs by tendrils. Í crop of early-ripening fruit. Self-fruitful. Harvest in the followed by medium to large freestone peaches second year. The pits are edible. Í F020 Bluebell—Blue-black grape, excellent table quality with bright yellow flesh and yellow skin blushed ˜ Minnesota native with red. Ripens in August. 8–10’ wide by 12–15’ å F005 Chinese Mormon ◊—Small to medium fruit, similar to Concord in taste but hardier. 8–10’ U.S. native F021 tall —in a 5 gal. pot $40.00 golden with red blush. 15–20’ Edelweiss—Vigorous, greenish-white grape with high sugar content. Dessert and wine grape. 10–15’ ß F006 Pioneer—Late flowering makes this an ideal apri- F031 Plum, Mount Royal ◊ Saturday restock F022 Swenson’s Red—Extra sweet! Large and round cot for our area. Fruit is golden/yellow and is Prunus domestica ‘Mount Royal’ π Photo on pp. 28–34 sweet, firm and juicy. 10–15’ with crisp yet tender texture. Once we tasted this grape we knew we had to sell it. Developed at the Striking blue-black fruit follow a burst of lovely pink ¥ Toxic to humans —in a 5 gal. pot $39.00 U of M, 1978. 5–6’ —in a 1 gal. pot $12.00 flowers. One of the hardiest plums available (it’s from F007 Blackberry, Elm Leaf Montreal), it’s also one of the tastiest and most versa- F023 Hazelnut, American Corylus americana Rubus ulmifolius ‘Ebony King’ tile. Freestone and self-fertile. 15’ wide and tall. Í A rounded shrub with half-inch edible nuts, two to —in a 5 gal. pot $38.00 Large, delicious for pies, cobblers, turnovers, topping four in a cluster. Useful in the shrub border and in nat- ice cream, and added to cereal. Upright thornless canes uralistic settings. Excellent for wildlife. 6–8’ Í∏ ˜ Raspberry Rubus bear fruit in summer before hot days set in. 2–4’ Íå —in a 2 gal. pot $18.00 Upright, self-fruitful, moderately suckering, thorny —in a 1.5 gal. pot $11.00 shrubs that don’t require staking or support. Clusters Honeyberry Lonicera caerulea var. edulis Blueberry Vaccinium of white, five-petaled, rose-like flowers with yellow Also called Haskaps. A recent introduction from Japan anthers give way to raspberries of excellent eating Blueberries have become a popular landscape plant for and Russia via Saskatchewan, this honeysuckle has quality. Í´ their compact size and brilliant fall colors of orange sweet/tart fruit. White blooms in the spring turn into and red. Remember, they prefer acidic soil! Varieties F032 Anne ◊—Hands-down the best-tasting yellow long, blue June berries that are ideal for fresh eating or See also that that do not give a species are hybrids between the raspberry, Anne is also highly productive. Extra- in any dessert. Easily harvested and low maintenance, high bush and low bush blueberry, developed by the large berries ripen from late August through non-hardy fruit accepting a wider range of soils than blueberries. University of Minnesota. All are self-pollinating unless October. Benefit from spring pruning for summer Requires two varieties for fruit. Hardy to –54°F. Í∏ noted otherwise, but will get larger fruit if a different fruit, or a complete cutback for fall fruit. 4’ Kaffir Lime, page 6 variety is nearby for cross-pollination. ˜ F024 “9/15” ◊—The heaviest fruit load. 4–6’ F033 Boyne—Summer bearing, large berries. Vigorous F025 Tundra ◊—Firm but tender fruits are large and and sturdy, productive and extremely hardy. A Persian Lime, F008 Chippewa—A 1996 introduction. Ripens a week rate high for flavor, somewhat like a blueberry- 1960 introduction from Morden, Manitoba. 4–5’ earlier than Northblue, but with yields just as page 42 raspberry. 4–6’ —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 wide and tall high. A good plant for the home gardener with F034 Bristol Black Raspberry—Black raspberry. Bred in large dark blue fruits and good blueberry flavor. Kiwi, Hardy Actinidia kolomikta Satsuma Mandarin New York 1934. Mid-season, good quality fruit. 2.5–3.5’ wide and tall Orange, page 42 Vigorous fruiting vine, but not the same as supermar- Not suited to northern Minnesota, but good for F009 Northblue—Introduced 1983. Fruit dark blue, ket kiwi. Grows in any good garden soil but prefers Twin Cities area. 4–5’ wide and tall large and attractive with good flavor. 2–3’ wide rich humus soils; best in a soil pH around 6.5. Plant F035 Caroline—University of Maryland variety, one of Papaya, page 42 and tall them in moist but well-drained soil; should not the most productive. Fall bearing. Vigorous. 4–5’ F010 Patriot—Waxy, bell-shaped, white flowers in May, become dry in hot weather. Do not over-fertilize. wide and tall —in a 1 gal. pot $12.00 Pineapple Guava, followed by medium blueberries in late June to Twining; needs a trellis. 12’ Í∏ page 42 July. Red and purple fall color. 4–6’ wide and tall F036 Serviceberry, Regent F011 Polaris—A 1996 introduction. Popular for its long F026 Arctic Beauty—Male plant with white and pink Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Regent’ storage properties. Fruit is very firm and sweet- variegated leaves, often used as a screen or shade Pomegranate, scented. Must be pollinated by another blueberry vine because of its dense cover. Nicely shaped shrub with large white flowers. page 42 cultivar. 2.5–3.5’ wide and tall F027 Red Beauty ◊—Female plant that fruits. Needs Especially selected for its sweet dark-purple fruit in a male plant nearby to produce fruit. June, good for eating and jelly. High wildlife value. F012 Top Hat, V. angustifolia—Attractive dwarf cultivar. Í∏ Great for small gardens—even pots. Plump, deli- —in a 1 gal. pot $10.00 A xeriscape plant. 4–8’ wide by 4–6’ tall cious berries. Plant several for bigger berry crops. —in a 2 gal. pot $18.00 5–8’ wide by 2–3’ tall —in a 1 gal. pot $10.00 Cherry, Pie Prunus cerasus SmallPots Dwarf trees with beautiful spring blossoms, followed Cherry, Bush Prunus japonica x P. jacquemontii ◊ Strawberry Fragaria Í´ by tart full-size cherries. Excellent summer food used This striking landscape shrub has it all. Extremely ornamental in spring Lovely perennial fruits that are easy to grow. They prefer sandy soil, bt by over 80 species of wildlife. Self-fertile. Í when covered in beautiful flowers. The plants shine with bright red can be grown almost anywhere in the world. Spread by runners. 6–10” F013 Bali—Discovered in Edmonton. Good for eating fruit in September. The cherries are delicious fresh or make sensational F042 Fragoo Pink ß—Ever-bearing with nice size fruits. Great for fresh in August, but not considered a sweet jams or pie. Can bear three or four quarts of berries per plant. Requires containers or the garden with pink blossoms. cherry. 10–15’ both Jan and Joel for cross-pollination. 4’ Í —in a 4” pot $2.50 F014 North Star—Very hardy and productive U of M F037 Jan—White blooms. F043 Honeoye ß—June-bearing. introduction. Great for cooking and freezing. F038 Joel—Pink blossoms. —in a 2.5” pot $4.00 F044 Ozark Beauty ß—Ever-bearing; unusually vigorous plants with Ripens in July. 12–14’ —in a 5 gal. pot $39.00 ◊ thick foliage and deep roots. —four plants in a pack $3.00 Currant Ribes F039 Huckleberry, Black Gaylussacia baccata ‘Wisconsin’ F045 Jewel ß—Large, glossy bright red fruits with good firmness and White flowers followed by fruits flavor. Summer-bearing, very productive plants. in clusters by midsummer. The White, tubular flowers cover this shrub in spring, followed by pur- Í∏ ˜ —six plants in a pack $4.00 fruit is good for jellies, wines and plish-black edible berries. Prefers acid soil. 1–3’ preserves. For the most fruit —in a 4” pot $6.00 Strawberry, Alpine Fragaria vesca production, remove any stems Lingonberry Vaccinium vitis-idaea Also called fraise de bois, these worthwhile garden plants produce no that are more than four years old. runners, but bear numerous small, long, slender berries spring to fall. Í An excellent, acid-loving, perennial evergreen groundcover. This Fragrant and tasty, summer to fall. Likes part shade and regular water. beautiful tiny shrub has reddish new leaves the size of mouse ears Nice along paths, and good in containers, too.Í∏ ‰˜ F015 Ben Sarek—Compact, with that turn glossy green. Clusters of white to pinkish bell-shaped flow- large fruit. Very high yields. ers bloom in May, followed by bright red tart berries to be used for F046 Alexandria ß—Red berries on productive plants. 10” 3’ the famous lingonberry preserve or syrup. A circumpolar species, —four plants in a pack $3.00 F016 Red Lake—Vigorous plant native to northern North America, Europe and Asia. Roots grow F047 Golden Alexandria ◊ß—Glowing yellow to lime green leaves that breaks dormancy early. shallow. Good planted with blueberries, rhodoendrons or azaleas. sparkle with delicious, bright red berries. 6” π Dark red fruits will ripen ÍÇ´˜ 12” —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 earlier with additional F040 moisture. 4’ Red Pearl F048 Yellow Wonder ◊—Many prefer this white-yellow berry over F041 Regal —in a 1 gal. pot $11.00 —in a 4” pot $6.00 traditional red strawberries. Easier to grow and considered Apricot flowers sweeter too, these plants make a wonderful, edible groundcover. And birds ignore them totally. 6–8” —in a 3.5” pot $2.50 46 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Shrubs

Azaleas & Rhododendrons Rhododendron Í∏¥ To acidify soil, Azaleas and Rhododendrons need acid soil. Mulch to protect their shallow roots from drying. Good nectar plants for butterflies; sprinkle one pound fair for hummingbirds. Azaleas are deciduous, while rhododendrons keep their leaves in winter. of iron sulphate around each bush Azalea, Lights Rhododendron S004 Rhododendron, Finnish Rhododendron, PJM every March or The Lights series of hardy azaleas was developed by Rhododendron hybrid ‘Haaga-Pink’ Rhododendron hybrid April. the great Minnesota plantsman, Harold Pellett, at the From the rhododendron breeding program at the U of Among the best varieties for our area. Dark green University of Minnesota. The flower buds are hardy to Helsinki, Finland, and tested at the U of M Landscape leaves turn purple in winter. Early blooms. Í∏ ¥ –35°F. Í∏ ¥ Arboretum. The buds, proven hardy to –29°F, are cones S005 Compact—Bright lavender-pink flowers. 4’ wide that become big, tropical-looking pink flowers. The S001 Mandarin Lights—Heavily flowering, bright and tall evergreen leaves are a shiny dark green on top and Rhododendron orange-red lightly scented flowers. 4–5’ S006 Elite ◊—Vigorous, upright and dense growth downy underneath. Dwarf variety with upright habit. S002 Northern Highlights—Cream-yellow bicolor habit. Blooms later than most PJMs, with reddish- 3’ ∏π ¥ —in a 1 gal. pot $12.00 blooms with orange-yellow highlights. 4–5’ π purple flowers. 4’ S003 Rosy Lights—Extra-fragrant dark pink flowers S007 Olga Mezitt—Vigorous, tried and true grower with rose red contrasts. 4’ wide and tall with a spreading, upright habit and an abundance —in a 1 gal. pot $12.00 of vivid peach-pink flowers freckled with deep red spots in early May. Small dark green leaves turn red in fall. 4–5’ wide by 3’ tall S008 PJM—The classic evergreen shrub with masses of mauve flowers. 3–5’ wide by 4–5’ tall —in a 1 gal. pot $12.00 Shrubs in Large Pots Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis S015B Cinquefoil, Shrubby S023 Hydrangea, Oakleaf ◊ Also known as White Cedar. Wonderful evergreens for the Potentilla fruticosa ‘Mango Tango’ Hydrangea quercifolia landscape. The name comes from the 16th century when Cultivars of a native shrub selected in Canada. Wonderfully textured dark green, oak-shaped leaves the French explorer Jacques Cartier learned from the Developed by Louise Lenz from the University of with red or red-purple fall color. It will not flower here. Huron people how to boil the tree’s branches and foliage Manitoba. Compact variety with bicolor flowers in Able to withstand dryer conditions than other vari- to make a vitamin C drink to treat scurvy. But note the Mr. orange with red center, which intensify in cooler eties. 4–6’ wide by 6–8’ tall. ∏Óåπ ¥ Yuk symbol—don’t use this to replace orange juice! Í∏ weather. 3’ wide by 2’ tall Í˜ —in a small plant bag $14.00 ¥ —in a 1 gal. pot $11.00 S024 Hydrangea, Panicled ß S009 DeGroot’s Spire —Narrow, upright spire- S016 Cypress, Russian Microbiota decussata Hydrangea paniculata ‘Unique’ shaped plant with dark green, twisted foliage. Dwarf dense evergreen. Light green in color changing Suitable as a specimen or in a container or trough. Pure white flowers in huge conical panicles, turning to bronze in winter. Excellent for shade. 6’ wide by 2–3’ wide by 7’ tall —in a 1 gal. pot $12.00 pink as they age. Fast growth rate. 10–15’ wide by 6–8’ 1’ tall Í∏Ó —in a 1 gal. pot $12.00 tall Í∏ π —in a 2 gal. pot $18.00 S010 Wintergreen ◊—Columnar pyramidal evergreen with green winter color. Good choice for S017 Dogwood, Kesselring S025 Juniper, Spreading ß◊ screening and hedges; fast-growing. 3–5’ wide by Cornus alba ‘Kesselringi’ Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Mat’ 20–30’ tall Leaves have a purplish tinge. White flowers. Purple- Native to northern Minnesota where it carpets thin —in a 2 gal. pot $14.00 black bark is especially showy in winter. Good for soil on rocks. Dense evergreen shrub, with long, flexi- Í∏¥ S011 Arrowwood, Blue Muffin birds. 7’ wide and tall. ble, branches. Blue-green foliage turns dark purplish —in a 2 gal. pot $20.00 Viburnum dentatum ‘Blue Muffin’ green in winter. Useful as a ground cover and tolerant S018 Dogwood, Pagoda Cornus alternifolia of deer, rabbits, drought, and slope. 4–6’ wide by 0.5’ An exciting compact Arrowwood. Loads of white tall Í∏ Â˝˜ —in a 1 gal. pot $10.00 spring flowers and impressive display of rich blue Unique, horizontally layered branching structure berries. Makes a great low hedge or foundation plant. accounts for its common name. 3–4” flat clusters of S026 Juniper, Upright ◊ 3’ wide and tall Í∏ —in a 2 gal. pot $18.00 small white flowers in spring. Small blue-black berries Juniperus ‘Skyrocket’ add considerable color in summer as they mature and S012 Bamboo, Yellow Groove Attractive blue-green foliage. Extremely columnar are much appreciated by songbirds. Green leaves that Í Phyllostachys aureosulcata growth habit. Only 18” wide by 15’ tall turn deep burgundy in fall. Best in filtered shade. —in a 7 gal. pot $40.00 Timber bamboo that would grow to huge sizes in Native; source stock from Canada. 15’ wide. Í∏ ˜¥ warmer climes than ours. Here, it is likely to become —in a 2 gal. pot $18.00 Lilac Syringa vulgaris 6’ maximum in a loose clump, which may move over S019 Fringetree, White Nothing says spring in Minnesota like fragrant lilacs. time, but it should not be invasive. This species has Great for butterflies.Í´∫ survived since 1986 at the Arboretum’s Japanese Chionanthus virginicus Garden. 5–6’ Í∏ —in a 5 gal. pot $40.00 Slow-growing U.S. native that is especially beautiful in S027 Charisma, S. prestoniae—Dwarf purple, good for spring when profuse white blooms appear before the small spaces. Can be trained to tree form. Non- S013 Bayberry Myrica pennsylvanica suckering, blooming two weeks later than com- Chokeberry foliage. Dark blue fruit follows in the summer. Good Great for texture and fragrant foliage in the garden. small tree for city yards. Yellow fall color. 12–20’ Í∏ mon lilacs. 3’ Wax covering the plentiful gray silver berries is used to åπ¥ —in a 1 gal. pot $14.00 S028 Donald Wyman—Purple-lavender buds open to make aromatic and smokeless candles. The bark and reddish-purple flowers on large pyramidal spikes wax have medicinal properties. 8’ Í∏ Âå S020 Hibiscus Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Cristi’ two weeks later than common lilac. 8-10’ —in a 1 gal. pot $10.00 These will look like stumps at the sale, but don’t let S029 Minuet—Great dwarf plant with fragrant light pink blooms. Best bloom quality and disease ◊ that fool you—they’ll bloom this year. Mark them well S014A Bottlebrush Buckeye in the garden so as not to disturb until they emerge in resistance occur in full sun. Prune as needed Aesculus parviflora ‘Rogers’ June. Enormous ruby-red flowers (6–8” across) in immediately after flowering. Minimal suckering. It’s all about the blossoms on this hardy shrub. Brush- August and September. Developed by Hugh and Ruth 6–8’ wide by 4–6’ tall shaped panicles of white flowers can reach 30” long! Cocker of Rochester, Minn. Round, bushy habit. 3–4’ S030 Royalty—Dark purple buds open to lilac blooms Yellow fall foliage. 10’ ∏¥ wide by 4–6’ tall Íπ —in a 2 gal. pot $18.00 two to three weeks later than common lilacs. —in a small plant bag $14.00 Foliage has purplish undertone. Non-suckering. S021 Holly, Oregon Grape ◊ 8–10’ —in a 1 gal. pot $11.00 S014B Chitalpa ◊ Mahonia aquifolium S031 Sensation—Large trusses of purplish-red florets Chitalpa tashkentensis ‘Pink Dawn’ This evergreen shrub is a member of the barberry fami- each sharply edged in white in spring. 10’ wide by Trumpet-shaped pink flowers with yellow centers in ly. Its leaves, ringed with spiny teeth, are dark green in 6’ tall —in a 1 gal. pot $12.00 mid-summer. Drought tolerant but requires good air summer and maroon in winter. In late winter, it pro- circulation. Deciduous tree that may day back to the duces small yellow blossoms at the ends of its branch- S032 Locust, Twisty Baby Black ground, and should be treated as a shrub. es, which ripen into raisin-sized, waxy, bluish fruits in Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Twisty Baby’ Experimental in Minnesota. Í summer. This was one of the plants collected on the Unique multi-trunked shrub with interesting twisted —in a 5 gal. pot $30.00 Lewis and Clark Expedition. 5–6’ Í∏¥ zig-zag branches. Its limbs twist, turn and kink at each —in a 1 gal. pot $12.00 S015A Chokeberry, Glossy Black node, and even the medium-green leaves have a crin- S022 Hydrangea, Big Leaf ◊ kled nature. The plant is particularly attractive in win- Aronia melanocarpa elata ‘Viking’ ter with its unusually shaped limbs. A tree dusted with Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Twist and Shout’ Glossy, deep green foliage turning brilliant red in fall. snow is a sight to see. Prune long spurts of growth White flowers in spring and clustered purple-black Bold and brightly colored, this easy-to-grow back to encourage twisting branches. 8’ wide and tall. fruit from September through winter. Good for bor- hydrangea’s flower heaads have deep pink centers sur- Í¥π —in a 2 gal. pot $36.00 ders. 5’ wide and tall Í∏Ó ˜ rounded by gorgeous blossoms of pink or periwinkle —in a 2 gal. pot $16.00 blue, depending on the pH of your soil. Blooms on old and new wood from May until frost. The sturdy red stems and glossy dark green leaves turn red-burgundy Lilac in fall to extend interest right to season’s end. 3–4’ Í∏ —in a 1.5 gal. pot $18.00 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 47 We accept cash, checks, Visa, Shrubs MasterCard & Discover Shrubs in Large Pots continued

Magnolia Magnolia S040 Pine, Mugo S048 Sumac, Tiger Eyes Key Í Magnolias are an incredible part of spring. These mag- Pinus mugo pumilo ‘Arbuzzi Maiella’ Rhus typhina ‘Bailtiger’ Full sun nolias are northern hardy spring bloomers. Foliage The ultimate dwarf mugo pine. Very drought tolerant, Golden form of Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac. New growth ∏ Part sun/part shade Í∏ emerges after blooms have faded. with a dense form. Grown from seed gathered in the is bright chartreuse, quickly changing to yellow, both Ó Shade S033 Jane—Blooms late in the spring to avoid frosts, Maiella Mountains in central Italy, which is the pre- colors contrasting nicely with its rosy-pink leaf stems. Í then intermittently through summer and into ear- ferred seed origin for low-growing, dwarf forms. 4’ Deeply cut leaflets drape downward. Fall color in ç Attractive foliage —in a 1 gal. pot $18.00 yellow, orange and intense scarlet. 6–8’ Í∏ åπ ly fall. Tulip-shaped flowers are a rich deep pink ∫ Butterfly-friendly to purple on the outside, pure white inside, with ◊ —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 S041 Raisin Bush Viburnum burejaeticum † Cold-sensitive: a light fragrance. Grows best in full morning sun 4” clusters of white flowers form red fruit that turns S049 Sweetfern Comptonia peregrina keep above 40° and partially shaded afternoons. 15–30’ wide by black when fully ripe. Soft velvet leaves. Drought toler- Although called sweetfern, it is not a fern. Fragrant 20’ tall Ç Culinary ant. 6’ wide and tall Í∏π deep green fern-like foliage makes very nice tea. S034 Waterlily, M. stellata—White-blush pink 6” flow- ´ Edible flowers —in a small plant bag $14.00 Blooms are catkins followed by bur-like fruits. Grows ers with many petals in late spring. 15–18’ wide well in sand. 4–6’ wide. 2–3’ Í∏Ó ˜ ˝ Ground cover by 20’ tall —in a 1 gal. pot $13.00 Smokebush Cotinus coggygria —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Upright, spreading, loose and open shrub. The flowers S035 Mockorange Â Medicinal are not noteworthy, but later form a 6–8” puff of S050 Weigela Weigela florida ‘Ghost’ Philadelphus lewisii ‘Philadelphus’ ‰ “smoke” from June through September.Í∏ Also known as the Cardinal Bush, a spreading shrub Rock garden The name refers to both the appearance of the flowers grown for its funnel-shaped flowers that attract hum- and their captivating fragrance. This introduction from S043 Royal Purple—Darkest of smokebushes. Oval mingbirds. Dark red flowers over foliage that starts ˜ Minnesota native the Morden Research Station in Manitoba has white leaves emerge maroon and darken to purplish red green and turns to a ghostly, iridescent butter yellow å flowers in late spring and early summer. 6–7’ Í∏ by late summer, then turn scarlet in fall. Leaf mar- U.S. native as the summer progresses. Reblooms. 4–5’ Í∏ —in a 1 gal. pot $11.00 gins are edged with a thin line of red. To keep it —in a 2 gal. pot $28.00 smaller, cut it back to within two to three buds ß Saturday restock Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius from the base early every spring. Purple color is S051 Witch Alder π Photo on pp. 28–34 Maple-like leaves and an arching habit. A great landscape best in full sun. To see it in its full glory, plant it Fothergilla major ‘Mount Airy’ ¥ Toxic to humans shrub with interest from spring to fall. Best with protec- so that it catches the sunrise or sunset. 15’ wide Blooms heavily with white fragrant flower spikes in tion from the hottest sun. Blooms June–July. Í∏ ˜ and tall —in a 1 gal. pot $9.00 spring. Summer foliage is dark blue-green, followed by S036 Minnesota Sunrise—Spring growth in sunrise S044 Grace—New leaves emerge an intense wine-red fall foliage in neon hues of yellow, orange and red. 4–5’ shades of yellow and orange darkens to burgundy and mature to dusky reddish-blue. Bright orange- wide. 5-6’ ∏π —in a 5 gal. pot $36.00 as it ages, then turns bright red in fall. Umbels of red fall color. Deep pink panicles in early summer. pink flowers in spring and ensuing pink fruit con- Can be trained into a small tree. 10–15’ S052 Yellow Horn Xanthoceras sorbifolia trast nicely with the leaf colors. A North Star —in a 1 gal. pot $12.00 No ‘X’ in your alphabet of plants? Now you can have introduction. 6–10’ Xanthoceras! An upright shrub from north China, its S037 Nugget—Foliage emerges bright glowing yellow S045 Snowball, Rose Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ lustrous leaves turn yellow in fall. Edible nuts. Blooms in the spring, matures to lime in summer, then An heirloom shrub gardened since the 16th century. early, so protect the fall buds from late frosts in spring. turns to bronze in fall. Clusters of small white Green, maple-like leaves become orange-red in fall. Glorious in May when it covers itself with racemes of flowers in late spring and attractive peeling bark Pompom-like blooms up to 3” across in May, starting white flowers. Watch their centers changes day by day in winter. 5’ wide by 6–10’ tall out pure white, then flushed with pink as they are fad- from green through yellow to pink to red, all seen S038 Center Glow—Young foliage is gold, turning rosy ing. 10–12’ Í∏ —in a 1 gal. pot $11.00 together at once. Adaptable to many sites except wet Íπ red and later, burgundy. Dramatic color contrast S046 Spindle Tree, Dwarf ones. Blooms while quite young. 20’ and change. White flowers, red fruits and exfoliat- —in a 3 gal. pot $15.00 ing bark. Color best in full sun. Developed by Euonymus nana ‘Turkestanica’ Harold Pellett. A cross between ‘Diablo’ and Semi-evergreen with sprawling branches. Fine-textured, ‘Darts Gold.’ 8–10’ tall π dark-green foliage turns pinkish-green in fall. Small yel- —in a 2 gal. pot $21.00 low-white flowers followed by pink capsule-like fruit. 3’ Plant Sale gift certificates wide by 1.5’ tall Í∏π ¥ —in a 2 gal. pot $27.00 S039 Diablo on a five-foot standard ◊—Beautiful purple leaves with white to pink blossoms, S047 Spirea, Blue Caryopteris ‘Petit Bleu’ A GOOD MOTHER’S DAY GIFT! trained (not grafted) onto a standard, making a Wonderful, soft blue mounds over gray-green foliage in small tree. A wonderful specimen with multi- late summer. The seed heads remain ornamental in Purchase online at www.fsmn.org/plant-sale-gift season interest. 5’ —in a 7 gal. pot $64.00 winter. Prune each spring to about a foot. 2–2.5’ Í∏ You can also send a check to Friends School with the name and —in a 1.5 gal. pot $15.00 address of the recipient, and we will mail it directly to her! Shrubs and Trees in Small Pots These plants in small pots are a very affordable way to add shrubs and trees to your Barberry continued landscape. It may be a few years before they are big enough to be called bushes, S062 Rose Glow—Splashes of light pink develop in but we chose many of these because they are fast growers. spring on the otherwise burgundy foliage, resulting in a marbled rose and bronze color in full sun. Pale yellow flowers hide among the dense foliage S053 Abelia, Fragrant Abelia mosanensis ß Arborvitae continued in midspring, followed by bead-like, bright red fruits in late summer that hang onto the bare Hailing from Latvia, this hardy deciduous shrub has S058 North Pole, T. occidentalis ‘Art Boe’ ◊—Narrow branches through autumn—especially effective rich pink flowers with fragrance better than a lilac, late columnar form with dark green winter foliage, when backlit by the setting sun. 3–6’ π May through mid June. Glossy foliage turns orange-red resistant to winter burn. Excellent landscape —in a 1 quart pot $7.00 in fall. 5–6’ Í∏ —in a 1 quart pot $7.00 plant for narrow spaces or as an accent. A new Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis Proven Winners selection originating at North S063 Sunjoy Gold Beret—Bright golden foliage with red Star Nursery in Faribault, Minn. 4–5’ wide by new growth making a small, bun-like shrub. Also known as White Cedar. Wonderful evergreens for 10–15’ tall —in a 2.5” pot $5.00 Bright orange-red autumn foliage. 1’ Magnolia Í∏ ¥ the landscape. S064 Sunjoy Gold Pillar—Leaves emerge yellow with Barberry Berberis S054 Linesville—A dwarf mounded globe with soft faint red tinges in spring, mature to bright yellow sage-green foliage. Tight and compact habit. Densely covered with small leaves, barberry makes a in summer and develop interesting orange-red Í∏ç Outstanding landscape or container plant. Keeps good foundation or hedge planting. color in fall with glossy red berries. 1’ wide by π its shape without pruning. 12–15” S059 Helmond Pillar—Exquisite deep purple shrub in a 3–4’ tall —in a 5.25” pot $8.00 ß S055 Teddy —A lovable, huggable little plant that narrow column. A real architectural beauty. 1’ S065 Beauty Bush has become very popular! The foliage is soft and wide by 2–3’ tall. —in a 2.5” pot $4.00 bluish-green but will turn somewhat brown with Kolkwitzia ‘Dream Catcher’ ß the onset of winter. 3–5’ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 S060 Aurea Nana —A real attention grabber with Spectacular soft pink blooms in spring and foliage that compact habit and bright yellow foliage. Turns changes through the year. The young leaves emerge S056 DeGroot’s Spire—Narrow, upright spire-shaped bright red in fall. 2–3’ tall and wide orange-copper, then change through golden yellow to ß plant with dark green, twisted foliage. Suitable as S061 Concorde —Bright red new growth is also out- lime green in summer, then gold and orange for fall. a specimen or in a container or trough. 7’ standing. Deep purple-burgundy, velvety foliage Branches often used in flower arrangements. Requires S057 Sunkist—Pyramidal to conical shape with exqui- turns scarlet in the autumn. Tolerates dry soils filtered to partial shade. 6–9’ ∏çπ site year-round color: dense, flattened sprays of and is extremely slow-growing. Because the leaf —in a 5.25” pot $8.00 lemon-yellow in spring, turning orange-yellow in shape is similar to a boxwood, this barberry looks winter. 2-3’ wide by 4’ tall good with boxwood, or in place of it, as a small —in a 1 quart pot $4.00 hedge around a rose garden or other defined space. 2–3’ wide by 2’ tall —in a 1 quart pot $7.00 48 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Visa, Shrubs and Trees MasterCard & Discover Shrubs and Trees in Small Pots continued S066 Boxwood S078 Hemlock, Dwarf Lilac continued Buxus microphylla ‘Wintergreen’ Tsuga canadensis ‘Jeddeloh’ S090 Miss Kim, S. patula—Abundant panicles of orchid- Bright green leaves on this hardiest of boxwoods. This A birds-nest-like selection with feathery, arching tips pink blossoms from pinky purple buds, still is the shrub you see trimmed to flat-edged hedges in and a slightly depressed center. Excellent for smaller blooming weeks after the French hybrids have fin- formal gardens and labyrinths. 3-5’ wide and tall, but gardens. 1–3’ Í∏Ó ‰ π —in a 2.5” pot $6.00 ished. Naturally compact, it can be easily kept Í∏ ¥ can be kept much smaller by pruning. Hydrangea, Annabelle pruned to 4’ because of its dense, leafy habit and —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 naturally rounded form. Some lilac connoisseurs Hydrangea arborescens regard this as the most fragrant of all, with a S067 Bridal Veil Bush ß Thrives in part shade. Flowers the second year. å sweet and spicy scent, and having the best fall col- Spirea x vanhouttei ‘Renaissance’ or, a beautiful burgundy-red. Resistant to pow- S079 Pink, H. arborescens ‘Invincibelle Spirit’—A color Long, arching branches explode with clusters of white dery mildew. 6–8’ —in a 1 quart pot $5.00 breakthrough. The 6–8” mop-head flowers change Elderberry flowers each spring. Dark blue-green, disease-resistant from dark, hot pink to a clear pink that is not S091 Bloomerang ◊—Reblooming dwarf lilac pro- foliage turns orange-red in fall. Makes a beautiful affected by soil acidity. The flower buds are produces purple-pink blooms in spring and, after a hedge or wonderful addition to the flowering shrub duced on new wood, so you’ll still get bloom even rest period during the heat of summer, flowers border. An old-fashioned northern garden classic. 5–7’ after severe winters. Flowers until frost. 3–4’ wide again. Deer resistant and attracts butterflies. 3–4’ Í —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 and tall Í∏ π —in a 5.25” pot $11.00 wide and tall —in a 5.25” pot $7.00 S068 Genista lydia ‘Bangle’ Broom, Dwarf S080 Incrediball, H. arborescens ‘Abetwo’—A new and Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius Nice for use on hot, sunny slopes when planted close improved descendent of ‘Annabelle’ with strong, Maple-like leaves and an arching habit. A great shrub together. Not picky about its soil as long as it’s well- flop-resistant stems despite its massive, perfectly for the landscape with interest from spring to fall. drained. A profusion of electric yellow flowers drape round 12” blooms. Each bloom, with roughly four Blooms June–July.Í∏ç˜ this low arching beauty in May and June. 2’ wide and times as many flowers as ‘Annabelle,’ emerges tall Í —in a 5.25” pot $8.00 lime green, changes to pure snowy white and then S092 Royalty ß—A recent introduction from North matures to green. 4’ wide by 4–5’ tall Í∏ π Star. Dark purple leaves are purple on both sides. S069 Cypress, False —in a 5.25” pot $8.00 Pinkish-white, button-like flowers in mid-sum- Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Vintage Gold’ mer followed by showy seed pods. Very showy, This native to North America and East Asia has flat, S081 Hydrangea, Big Leaf vigorous, and extremely hardy. 6–8’ fern-shaped, scale-like leaves rather than needles. Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Cityline Rio’ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Strong-growing and golden. Holds its color without Large, showy blooms in a rich blue to purple (depend- S093 Í∏ ‰å Coppertina—The orange-copper color is most fading in summer or winter. 1.5–2.5’ ing on the amount of acidity in the soil) with char- pronounced in the spring as the new growth —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 treuse eyes. Strong stems with glossy foliage, compact flushes and then gradually changes to a rich red. growth, and excellent mildew resistance. Over-winters S070 Dogwood, Bloodtwig ◊ The white blooms appear in early summer and its buds on last year’s growth, so be sure not to prune contrast wonderfully with the red foliage. Cornus sanguinea ‘Winter Flame’ Í off the buds. Fast and easy to grow. 2–3’ 6–8’ wide by 5–6’ tall π —in a 5.25” pot $8.00 In fall, red foliage and yellow stem color. Winter stems —in a 5.25” pot $8.00 are orange-yellow at the base and pink-red at the tips. S094 Pussy Willow, Black Hydrangea, Panicled Hydrangea paniculata 8’ wide by 8–10’ tall Í∏ ¥ —in a 4” pot $5.00 Salix gracilis melanostachys The flowers cluster on conical panicles, produced on A multi-stemmed shrub that often blooms before the S071 Dogwood, Golden Prairie Flame new wood, and so will bloom even after the harshest snow melts and before its own leaves are out, with Cornus alba ‘Aurea’ ◊ winters. Bloom color is not affected by soil acidity. Í∏ ¥ deep purple-black 1.5” catkins sporting jazzy red Here’s the sequence of events: bright gold leaves in anthers that gradually turn yellow with pollen. Grows spring, creamy white flowers in late spring, chartreuse S082 Limelight—Bright lime green flowers in late sum- well in moist places other shrubs don’t like. Slow- foliage in summer, blazing red foliage in fall, and final- mer. Vigorous and floriferous! 6-8’ π growing, but hard-prune it about every four years to ly orange-red branches in late fall and winter. 5–7’ S083 Little Lime ◊—Dwarf form of the ‘Limelight’ keep it compact and encourage the largest possible Í∏ç ¥ wide and tall —in a 4” pot $5.00 with green flowers on sturdy stems in summer. catkins. 6–10’ Í∏ π —in a 2.5” pot $4.00 Flowers turn pink in fall. Blooms on new wood. S072 Dogwood, Golden Shadows Pagoda S095 Quince ß Panicled Cornus alternifolia ‘Golden Shadows’ 4–6’ wide by 3–5’ tall Hydrangea S084 Pinky Winky—Giant 12–16” two-toned flower Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Texas Scarlet’ Iridescent lime-green leaves, broadly edged in gold. heads appear on strong, non-drooping stems in Considered one of the best tomato-red flowering Fragrant white clusters of flower bracts. Dark blue fruit mid-summer. Flowering is indeterminate, mean- quince, popular for hedging, bonsai, and jam making appears later and is much appreciated by songbirds. ing new white flowers continue to emerge from and, of course, for its large colorful blooms in earliest The foliage turns a reddish purple shade in fall. the tip of the panicle while the older flowers spring. Slow-growing and nearly thornless. 3–4’ wide ∏Óç ˜π¥ Horizontal branching. 6–8’ wide. 10-12’ transform to rich pink. 6–8’ and tall Í∏ —in a 1 quart pot $7.00 —in a 1 quart pot $12.00 —in a 5.25” pot $8.00 S096 Seven Son Tree Heptacodium miconioides S073 Dogwood, Gray Cornus racemosa S085 Quick Fire ß—Blooms about a month before oth- Jasmine-scented flowers appear in whorls in er panicled hydrangeas. The flowers turn pink Tolerates most soils. Upright branching with showy September when few other shrubs bloom, with each very quickly and will be an extremely dark rosy white flower clusters followed by white berries on red whorl containing seven tiny flowers (hence the com- pink in the fall. Moist, well-drained soil. 6–8’ π pedicels in autumn. Purple-red fall color. Colonizes. mon name.) Next, each calyx turns cherry red, seeming —in a 1 quart pot $9.00 High wildlife value. Can be pruned to a small tree. to give another wave of bloom until November. A Í∏ ˜¥ 6–10’ wide. 8–12’ —in a 1 quart pot $4.00 S086 Juniper Juniperus ‘Daub’s Frosted’ ß bonus is the reddish-brown outer bark peeling away in thin narrow strips to reveal attractive pale brown inner S074 Elderberry Sambucus nigra ‘Madonna’ Evergreen landscaping shrub with blue-green foliage bark underneath. Native to China, but quite rare and European native with saw-toothed leaves with wide frosted in gold. Great for erosion control or along may no longer exist in the wild. Best in a protected margins of gold in sun, chartreuse in shade. Good for banks and slopes. Grows 3–6” each year until mature spot. 15’ Í∏ π —in a 1 quart pot $7.00 smaller spaces, growing more slowly than most elder- height. A favorite of garden writer Bonnie Blodgett. 6’ berries. Performs best if cut back to the ground each ÍçÂ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 S097 Snowball, Fragrant Viburnum x carlesii Í∏ spring. 4’ wide and tall. —in a 1 quart pot $7.00 S087 Laceshrub Stephanandra incisa ‘Crispa’ Valued for their fragrance, the flowers are pink to reddish in bud and then open into white snowballs in late Forsythia Forsythia A graceful, low-spreading plant. Miniature maple-like April to early May. Blue-black berries in late summer. The classic spring-blooming shrub. Soft yellow flowers leaves unfold a reddish-bronze. Best displayed draping Dark green serrated leaves, turns dark red in fall. line arching branches in April. down a hillside or over a wall. 2–4’ Í∏ ˝ ‰ Rounded, dense shrub with stiff, upright spreading —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 S075 Meadowlark—Noted for the cold-hardiness of its branches. 4–6’ Í∏ π —in a 3.5” pot $6.00 buds. Foliage turns purplish in the fall. 6–10’ Í S088 Leather Leaf ◊ Snowberry Symphoricarpos —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 Camaedaphne calyculata Grows on clay and limestone soils. Excellent for ß This dwarf shrub deserves more attention. It is one of S076 Kumson, F. k o re a n a —A unique new forsythia wildlife. Good for erosion control. Í∏Ó discovered in Korea with an intricate network of the earliest to bloom in the spring, when white bell- decorative silver veins in the dark green leaves. shaped flowers cover every branch. The tough, leathery S098 Red Snowberry, S. orbiculatus—Native with pur- Attractive foliage remains to brighten the garden leaves point upward to expose a hint of reddish brown ple-red berries that persist through the winter. once the blooming is done. Tolerates part shade. on the underside. It thrives in wet, boggy conditions, Good for bank plantings. Flowers are yellow- 4–6’ Í∏π —in a 1 quart pot $9.00 spreading to form a dense thicket. Prefers acidic soil. white, flushed with rose in June–July. Tolerant of 2’ wide and tall Í‰˜ —in a 2.5” pot $4.00 moist soils also. Prune in early spring, if needed. S077 Forsythia, White 4–8’ wide by 3–5’ tall ˜ —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 Abeliophyllum distichum Lilac Syringa S099 Amethyst, S. x doorenbosii—Midsummer pink Nothing says spring in Minnesota like fragrant lilacs. ∫ An early spring bloomer. The flowers are pure white blooms, followed by vibrant hot pink fruit. with a yellow eye, and show up well with a darker S089 Dwarf Korean, S. meyeri ‘Palibin’—Also called Attractive to birds. Dark green foliage. 3–4’ by background. This mid-sized arching shrub is in bloom Little Leaf Lilac. Dwarf variety with an excellent 3–5’ π —in a 5.25” pot $8.00 well before the true forsythias show their gold. low, spreading habit. Reddish-purple buds open Pruning must be done regularly, either cutting the old- to single pale lilac fragrant flowers. Profuse est one third of the branches down to the base of the blooms at an early age. Leaves are dark green and Snowberry plant annually, or cutting the entire plant down nearly small. Attractive to butterflies. Insect and mildew to the ground every five years. Either way, pruning resistant. Late bloomer. 3’ wide and tall Í should be done after flowering. Red fall color. 3–5’ —in a 5.25” pot $7.00 —in a 2.5” pot $4.00 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 49 Shrubs and Trees Shrubs and Trees in Small Pots continued S100 Spirea, Blue Weigela Weigela florida S108 Willow, Golden Curls ß Key Caryopteris ‘Longwood Blue’ Also known as the Cardinal Bush, a spreading shrub Salix ‘Golden Curls’ Í Full sun Fragrant, violet-blue flowers resembling clouds of blue grown for its funnel-shaped flowers that attract hum- Corkscrew willow whose twisty branches are orange- ∏ Part sun/part shade mist. Blooms late summer to fall when other flowering mingbirds.Í yellow when young, and prized for floral arrangements. Ó Shade shrubs have quit. Aromatic lance-shaped, silvery-gray S104 Rumba—Semi-dwarf with ruby-red flowers that Wavy leaves turn yellow in fall. Tree can be cut back leaves. Effective in groups or as a low hedge. Needs have a yellow throat. Blooms from June through hard to keep it more shrubby. Very hardy at the ç Í∏ Attractive foliage good drainage. Mulch well for winter protection and September. 2–3’ by 3–4’ tall Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. 6–10’ wide. π ∫ Butterfly-friendly prune back hard in early spring. 2–4’ wide and tall S105 Tango—Dramatic burgundy-purple leaves are dark —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —in a 1 quart pot $8.00 † green underneath. Heavy crop of rosy pink trum- Winterberry Ilex verticilliata Cold-sensitive: Spirea, Japanese Spirea japonica pets bloom in spring and then throughout the keep above 40° summer. This Canadian introduction is the only Dwarf, upright, rounded, slow-growing shrub with Ç Culinary Tiny-leaved foliage for ground cover or containers.Í∏ reliable purple-leaf pink-flowering variety for the glossy dark green foliage, good in masses, shrub bor- ´ ˝ ders, foundation planting, and hedges. Excellent for Edible flowers most northern yards. 2–3’ by 3–4’ tall ˝ S101 Alpine Gold ◊—Very compact with gold leaves —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 wet soils. These are cultivars of a Minnesota native. Ground cover and pink flowers. A chance seedling from a nurs- Note: A male and female plant are needed to get the ˙ Hummingbird-friendly S106 Midnight Wine—Low-mounding dwarf version of characteristic red berries; you only need one male plant ery in Paynesville, Minn. 1’—in a 2.5” pot $3.00 Â Medicinal Wine and Roses. Dark burgundy-purple foliage for any number of females. ∏Ó ¥ S102 Magic Carpet—Red leaf tips and pink-purple flow- and pink flowers. Perfect for the front of the bor- ‰ Rock garden ers in summer. 1–1.5’ der. 1–2’ —in a 5.25” pot $8.00 S109 Jim Dandy—Male. 3–6’ —in a 1 quart pot $7.00 S110 Red Sprite—This female winterberry has excellent ˜ S107 My Monet—Colorful green, cream and pink Minnesota native year-round interest, highlighted by the showy å S103 Sumac, Fragrant ß foliage provides season-long interest, while bright display of large red berries in winter. 2–3’ π U.S. native Rhus aromatica ‘Gro-Low’ pink spring blooms provide the icing on the cake. —in a 1 quart pot $7.00 This plant will change the way you think about ß Saturday restock A low spreader with glossy dark green foliage and and use shrubs. It can be used as a low mounding S111 Witchhazel Hamamelis virginiana superb orange-red fall color. Profuse tiny yellow flow- π Photo on pp. 28–34 perennial, or massed as a ground cover. 1–1.5’ Yellow flowers in late October and November, around ¥ ers. Good for slopes. A low-maintenance ground cover —in a 5.25” pot $11.00 Toxic to humans that works well in all types of soil. 1–2’ Í∏ ˜ the time its yellow leaves drop. Vase-shaped. Use in the shrub border or as a screen plant. Plant more than —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 one to experience exploding seed pods a year after flowering. Tolerates poor conditions. The extract witchhazel is distilled from the bark of young stems and roots. 8–10’ wide and tall. Í∏Ó ˜ —in a 1 quart pot $10.00 Trees in Large Pots

S112 Aspen, Quaking ◊ S119 Dogwood, Chinese S127 Hornbeam, Columnar ◊ Populus tremuloides Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’ Carpinus betulus ‘Columnaris’ The classic trembling leaves on narrow, conical trees. Vase-shaped while young, but becomes more horizon- A dense, narrow tree with a delightful egg shape. Slow Wonderful spring fragrance as the leaf buds open. tal and tiered with age. Fruits, which can be showy, are growing and neat in habit, it makes a good choice for Golden fall foliage. Fast-growing. 20–30’ wide 40–50’ similar in appearance to raspberries and are edible. tall hedges. Rich yellow fall color. 30’ wide by 40’ tall Í —in a 2 gal. pot $12.00 New leaves are red, turning green. Deep pink blooms. Í —in a 3 gal. pot $44.00 Í∏π ¥ Rounded tree shape at maturity. 15–20’ ◊ S113 Beech, Purple European —in a 5 gal. pot $79.00 S128 Hornbeam, European Fagus sylvatica ‘Atropurpureum’ Carpinus betulus S120 Dogwood, Cornelian Cherry A stunning purple tree that turns bronze in fall. Wavy Also known as ironwood for its valuable hardwood leaf texture and oval habit. 30-40’ wide 40–60’ Í∏ç Cornus mas lumber and musclewood for the appearance of its ¥ —in a 1 gal. pot $28.00 Late winter clusters of tiny yellow flowers before the trunk. Leaves are sharply serrated and look finely ◊ leaves appear. The fruit is dark ruby red, ripening after pleated. Pendulous catkins in spring, Can be used as S114 Birch, Dakota Pinnacle it falls from the tree. Acidic flavor like a mix of cran- topiary or as a clipped hedge. Slow-growing. 30’ wide Betula platyphylla ‘Fargo’ berry and sour cherry, it’s mainly used for jam and an by 40–50’ tall Í∏ —in a 1 gal. pot $20.00 Harry Lauder with his Discovered by Art Boe during his years at the excellent sauce. Amenable to heavy clay soil. 15–20’ S129 Katsura Cercidiphyllum japonicum walking stick. University of North Dakota, this white-barked birch is wide by 20–25’ tall Í∏ —in a 1 gal. pot $18.00 columnar, forming a perfect spire. When you need a Beautiful heart-shaped foliage emerges red and S121 Fir, Balsam Abies balsamea deciduous “exclamation point” in the landscape, this is changes to bluish green in summer, followed by apricot a tree worth serious consideration! Yellow fall color. A popular Christmas tree, narrowly pyramidal with orange fall color. Oval shape. Fall leaves have a nice Drought-tolerant and disease resistant. 7–8’ wide by dense crown terminating in a slender spire. Noted for aroma. 40’ wide and tall. Í —in a 2 gal. pot $32.00 30’ Í¥ —in a 2 gal. pot $34.00 the fragrance of its needles. The only fir native to the Í∏˜ ¥ S130 Kentucky Coffeetree ◊ ◊ North Woods. 20–30’ wide by 40–90’ tall. S115 Catalpa Catalpa bignonioides —in a 1 gal. pot $11.00 Gymnocladus dioica Spectacular spring flowers and tropical-looking, heart- New, late spring foliage is pink to purple tinged, then S123 Fir, Korean Variegated ◊ shaped leaves, as seen at the U of M’s St. Paul campus. turns green and grows to 36” long. Each leaf is made Develops interesting cigar-shaped pods that turn Abies koreana ‘Silberlocke’ up of 2” leaflets, and appears to be a branch with many brown in the fall. 25–40’ Í∏ Strongly curved upright needles, new growth with a twigs and leaves. Interesting furrowed bark. In winter, —in a small plant bag $14.00 bright white underside. Produces steel blue cones. 5’ after it has lost its leaflets and twigs, it stands out with wide by 20’ Í —in a 2 gal. pot $20.00 its bold and picturesque appearance. 60–75’ Í¥˜ S117 Chokecherry Prunus viginiana ◊ —in a small plant bag $14.00 Long clusters of white blossoms are followed by red S124 Golden Rain Tree fruit, ripening to dark black-purple. In spite of the Koelreuteria paniculata name, the fruit makes excellent jam or syrup. Can be In early July, large yellow panicles “rain” down from grown as a dense hedge. Good in most soils and attrac- this decorative tree. Interesting lime-green pods follow tive to bees, butterflies and birds. 6’ wide 20’ Í∫ ˜ that turn to gold and then brown as they hang on Thanks to the Plant Sale’s —in a small plant bag $14.00 through the winter. 30’ wide and tall Í∏ S118 Crabapple, Sargent ◊ —in a small plant bag $14.00 volunteer Master Gardeners! Malus sargentii S125 Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick Makes a dense small tree with white flowers in the Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’ Master Gardeners will be on hand throughout spring, followed by small red crabapples that mature in Contorted hazelnut with twisted branches that add to the sale to answer questions (located under the fall. Leaves are dark green in summer and yellow in the its effect in winter. Named for a Scottish vaudevillian fall. Blooms profusely in alternate years. Fruits are who carried a twisted walking stick as part of his act. central stairway). attractive to birds. 15’ wide by 8’ tall Medium green foliage changes to shades of yellow in —in a 5 gal. pot $28.00 fall. 8–10’ Í —in a 3 gal. pot $37.00 Many are from Ramsey County: S126 Hemlock, Eastern Tsuga canadensis www.co.ramsey.mn.us/mastergardener Pyramidal shaped evergreen, with a trunk 2–3’ in diameter. The bark is cinnamon-brown with deep To find your local ridges and furrows. The foliage appears as graceful flat Master Gardener program: sprays, parallel with the ground. The pendant cones are a little less than 1” long and almost as wide at the www.extension.umn.edu/offices middle; they are among the smallest of all cones. Best in moist soil. 60’ ∏˜ —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 50 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Shrubs and Trees Tamarack Trees in Large Pots

Key S131 Larch, European Weeping S138 Maple, Japanese S145 Pine, White Weeping Í Full sun Larix decidua ‘Pendula’ Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ Pinus strobus ‘Pendula’ ∏ Part sun/part shade Evergreen in appearance, but drops its needles in win- Exquisite in both color and form, this ornamental is Long bluish needles on branches that reach to the Ó ter. Graceful, with soft green foliage turning gold in great in a large patio pot or as a focal point on the lawn ground. A striking accent plant in any garden. Shade fall. Once its needle-like leaves fall, the rose-shaped or in borders. Seedlings of ‘Bloodgood’, these trees will Cylindrical brown cones dot the branches. Height cones remain, dotting the branches through winter. range in color from purple to green turning bright red determined by staking. Í∏ π ç Attractive foliage Prostrate if not staked. Í —in a 3 gal. pot $55.00 in fall. Protect from winter wind and sun for outdoor —in a 5 gal. pot $50.00 ∫ Butterfly-friendly success in Minnesota. Can be brought inside for the S132 Larch, Japanese Larix kaempferi Í∏ ¥ S146 Redbud † Cold-sensitive: winter. 15–20’ —in a 1 gal. pot $20.00 Open conical shape with needles arranged in spirals Cercis canadensis ‘Minnesota Strain’ keep above 40° S139 Maple, Shantung Acer truncatum around the branches. Like its relative the Tamarack, We’re excited to be able to offer this beautiful tree. Ç Culinary this conifer will turn gold in fall and then lose its Winter-hardy, small rounded tree with dense slender Rounded to broad spreading shape, often taking on a ´ Edible flowers “needles” in winter. Brown cones with fringed scales branching. New foliage and stems are purple; the bark picturesque form. Its bright, magenta-pink flowers are ˝ Ground cover are attractive. Moderate to fast growth rate. 30–40’ is gray-brown, very rough and fissured. Dark glossy plentiful in spring. Yellow fall color and mildly shaggy wide by 80–90’ tall Í —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 green leaves turn yellow-orange-red in fall. Heat and bark give it multi-season interest. Moist soil. 20–30’ ˙ Hummingbird-friendly drought tolerant. 20-25’ Í∏ ¥ Í∏ å —in a 5 gal. pot $65.00 Â Medicinal S133 Lilac, Copper Curls —in a 1 gal. pot $20.00 ‰ Syringa pekinensis ‘SunDak’ S147 Redwood, Dawn Rock garden Pine, Ponderosa Pinus ponderosa scopulorum Fragrant white plumes in late spring to early summer. Metasequoia glyptostroboides ˜ Minnesota native For winter interest: curly, coppery-orange peeling bark. Preferred for difficult, dry locations. Bark is nearly Very fast-growing, deciduous. Prehistoric species redis- Large seed clusters remain on the tree to add winter black, deeply furrowed. Good for wildlife. These will be å U.S. native covered in China in the mid-20th Century. Soft green interest. 20–25’ Í —in a 10 gal. pot $75.00 3–4’ tall at the time of the sale. Black Hills, South needles turn golden and fall off. These specimens are Íå Dakota seed source. 150’ already 6’ tall! —in a 1 gal. pot $10.00 ß Saturday restock S134 Magnolia, Cucumber S140 —in a 1 gal. pot $14.00 π Photo on pp. 28–34 Magnolia acuminata S148 Scholar Tree Sophora japonica ◊ S141 —in a 3 gal. pot $35.00 ¥ Toxic to humans The unripe fruit is green and shaped like a cucumber, This shapely tree produces masses of pea-like flowers then matures to a dark red color with bright red seeds. S142 Pine, Swiss Stone Pinus cembra in August when you’d least expect them. The resulting The fragrant flowers are small, yellow-green, and borne Attractive conifer that is conical in form while young. seed pods resemble strings of beads. Foliage stays high in the tree April–June. The young tree is pyrami- It is very slow in growth and remains relatively small. green right into winter, turning slightly chartreuse. Í dal, becoming more open with age (as we all should). Soft 2–3” needles in bundles of five do not turn brown Very pollution tolerant. 40’ wide by 40–60’ tall Íå 60’ wide and tall —in a 1 gal. pot $20.00 in winter. Remains thick and dense right down to the —in a small plant bag $14.00 Magnolia, Tree-Form Magnolia ground through most of its life. Makes an excellent S149 Spruce, Bird’s Nest ◊ evergreen specimen or group planting. Edible nuts. Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’ An incredible part of spring. These magnolias are 10–15’ wide by 25–35’ tall Í northern hardy, early bloomers. Foliage emerges after —in a 1 gal. pot $20.00 Flat-topped with a hollow center, this spruce looks just blooms have faded. Í like its name. Slow growing and extremely hardy, this S143 Pine, White Pinus strobus S135 Dr. Merrill, M. loebneri—Showy 3” white flowers is a good choice for adding “bones” to your garden. with just a hint of pink at their base. From a dis- Prefers moist, well-drained loamy soils. Soft blue-green The lush, bright green branches will keep the garden Í∏ tance the tree is a blizzard of white. Fast-growing needles. The grand tree that covered much of north- looking alive all winter. 4–6’ wide by 2–4’ tall and vigorous. 25’ wide by 30’ tall eastern Minnesota. Used for ships’ masts and those —in a 5 gal. pot $25.00 S136 Leonard Messell, M. loebneri—Deep pink buds huge beams found in warehouses. 35–55’ wide by S150 Spruce, Meyer’s Blue Picea meyeri open to scented lilac-pink blossoms. 15–20’ 75’ tall Í∏ Â˜ —in a 1 gal. pot $10.00 Upright with blue-green needles.Tight, compact form. —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 S144 Pine, White Contorted Tolerates a wide range of conditions from heavy and S137 Kobushi Magnolia, M. kobus—Like dancing white Pinus strobus ‘Contorta’ wet to sunny and dry. 18’ wide. 30’ Í stars, the 4” flowers have a wonderful fragrance This white pine has needles and branches twisted all —in a 1 gal. pot $12.00 that will fill your yard. The name Kobushi means ways, but maintains an overall pyramidal shape. The S151 Spruce, Weeping Picea breweriana ◊ fist, because the red fruit of this tree resembles distinctive light blue-green needles give this robust one. The seeds are very attractive to birds. 25’ tree a soft feathery look. Deer resistant. 6’ wide by 25’ Also known as Brewer’s Spruce, this tree is a rare Ponderosa Pine tree —in a 1 gal. pot $20.00 tall Í —in a 7 gal. pot $75.00 native of the northwest. Each branch is lined with pen- shape compared with dulous draping branchlets. Slow growing. 60’ Í Spruce shape —in a 1 gal. pot $20.00 S152 Spruce, Weeping White Picea glauca ‘Pendula’ .JOOFTPUB&OWJSPONFOUBM1BSUOFSTIJQT Extremely upright and narrow, with gray-green needles on branches that weep gracefully. Originally bred for Versailles, France, its skirts of branches form around the base. 3’ wide at the base. 12’ Í Living Green Expo —in a 2 gal. pot $30.00 S153 Tamarack Larix laricina 1SFTFOUFECZ8JOETPVSDF® from Evergreen in appearance, but drops its needles in winter. Wildlife use the tree for food and nesting; it has signficant potential as an ornamental. Native to most of northern North America, including Minnesota. Tamarack is especially nice in early autumn, when its .BZ t4UBUF'BJSHSPVOET needles turn yellow. Grows rapidly. Very intolerant of shade but does well in both wetland or upland situa- livinggreenexpo.mn tions. 45’ Í˜ —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 S154 Wahoo Euonymus atropurpureus ◊ Native shrub or small tree that is most often grown for The best in green: its red berries and red fall color. Occurs in the wild in open woods and thickets, near streams and on wooded More than 250 exhibits, demonstrations, and seminars. slopes. Fruit is attractive to wildlife. 10–15’ Í∏¥˜ Plus kids activities and great local foods! —in small plant bag $14.00 S155 Willow, Dappled t(SFFO&OFSHZ #VJMEJOH5SBOTQPSUBUJPO Salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’ t0VUEPPS-JWJOH3FDSFBUJPO This Japanese dappled willow is noted for its striking white-green-pink foliage. Its slender branches are t)FBMUIZ1SPEVDUTBOE1SBDUJDFT always moving in the breeze.Trained to a standard to make a nice “lollipop” tree. 5–8’ Íπ t$PPLJOH%FNPTBOE-PDBM'PPET FREE —in a 5 gal. pot $40.00 S156 Willow, Scarlet Curls Salix x scarcuzam t&DP"SU4VTUBJOBCMF&EVDBUJPO Curly leaves and twisted golden branches with scarlet twigs. Color intensifies after the first frost, so if you’re 5IJTZFBSUIF-JWJOH(SFFO&YQPXJMMGFBUVSFB(VCFSOBUPSJBM looking for winter interest, this is the one! 25–30’ Í π¥ —in a 7 gal. pot $80.00 $BOEJEBUF'PSVNPO$MFBO&OFSHZ $MFBO8BUFSBOE .JOOFTPUBT'VUVSF www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 51

Roses love sunshine, but ones that accept part shade are noted with ∏. All of our roses are old-fashioned, long-lived roses. Shrub Roses All are on their own root unless noted otherwise. Rose is the poet of the garden. Roses in Large Pots Rosa ´ÂÍ R001 Abraham Darby ◊ R015 Lena ◊ R021 Rosenstadt Peach-apricot blossoms with shading of yellow One of the Northern Accents series developed Zweibrukken ◊ and pink. Blooms late spring to early summer by the U of M, Lena is an ever-blooming daz- Don’t let its complicated name put you off. with repeat blossoms. Very fragrant. 3–4’ wide zler. Frilly deep pink-and-white flowers cover Sometimes called the Morning Rose, this easy- by 4–6’ tall —in a 2 gal. pot $21.00 this super hardy shrub rose all season. Easy to care modern shrub rose produces loads of large, grow with excellent disease resistance. May die R002 Carefree Beauty open, frilly hot pink flowers with a yellow base. back to the ground each winter, but regrows Blooms in June, July and August. 4–6’ A small ever-bloomer with fragrant medium- vigorously. 2’ wide and tall —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 pink flowers, each with 15–20 petals. Very win- —in a 2 gal. pot $21.00 ter hardy and needs little care. Leathery dark R022 Sea Foam R017 Ole ◊ green foliage with good disease resistance. White pompon-like flowers; large trusses on 2.5–3’ π —in a 2 gal. pot $21.00 Lena’s cousin, also from the U of M, Ole fea- trailing canes, ever-blooming. Vigorous, low- tures blush-pink to white flowers in clusters of R003 Carefree Celebration ◊ maintenance; sparkling dark, disease-free Climbers 5–15 blooms. It repeats well all summer, so foliage. Very popular ground cover rose. 2.5’ Orange, orange-red and peach colored blos- there is always color on this rose. Looks great wide by 5’ tall ˝ R026A John Cabot soms. Blooms repeatedly from late spring by itself, in mixed borders or in groups. —in a 2 gal. pot $21.00 Climbing rose that blooms from early summer through fall. Fragrant. 4–6’ wide and tall 2’ wide and tall —in a 2 gal. pot $21.00 until frost in a range of shades from orchid- —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 R023 Sunrise Sunset R019 Oranges and Lemons pink to fuchsia red. Orange hips. 5–9’ R004 Champlain ◊ Warm pastel tones changing from pink-orange —in a 2 gal. pot $21.00 Bright orange and yellow striped double flowers to apricot-yellow in mass display throughout Fragrant red double blossoms with yellow eyes. from spring until fall. Deep red new growth the season. Compact with superb disease resist- R026B John Davis Blooms repeatedly from late spring through late matures to dark green foliage. Tight, globe-like ance. 2.5’ —in a 2 gal. pot $21.00 Medium pink climber with red canes. Spicy summer. Produces tomato-orange hips from shrub. Fragrant and vigorous. From New scent. Reblooms. 6–8’ Í∏ mid to late fall. The rose that grows outside R024 Therese Bugnet Zealand; needs some winter protection. 6–8’ —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 Patrick’s Cabaret in South Minneapolis. 3’ wide —in a 5 gal. pot $27.00 Pronounced a la Francais, Ta-ress Boon-yay. and tall π —in a 2 gal. pot $21.00 Crimson buds open to soft pink blooms. R027A White Rose of Finland ◊ R020 Rosa Glauca Rosa glauca R005 Como Park ◊ Double and fragrant. Prolific, with repeat A super hardy, vigorous climber with pure Also known as R. rubrifolia. Noted for its pur- through summer. Upright, with lacy, dense white, semi-double flowers. Blooms mid-sum- Large red double blossoms. Blooms late spring plish-red new foliage and bluish mature leaves, foliage. Very hardy and vigorous with few mer. Registered with the rose society by its to late summer with repeated blooming. Good useful as background or contrast; and shade thorns. Bright orange hips. Can be trained to a Swedish name, Polstjarnen. It’s resistant to compact accent rose from Minnesota’s Bailey π tolerance with good disease-resistance. Light tree shape. 5’ wide. 6’ black spot, mildew and rust. It can be used as Nurseries. Named after St. Paul’s Como Park. pink, single, small flowers produced in June —in a 2 gal. pot $21.00 a ground cover and will root where it touches 2.5’ wide and tall —in a 2 gal. pot $21.00 and followed by oblong bright orange hips in the ground. 8’ wide by 10’ tall Í∏ R025 Wanderin’ Wind ◊ R006 Dakota Sun late summer. 6–8’ —in a 4” pot $4.00 —in a small plant bag $14.00 Fragrant, 3” double pink flowers on glossy, Bright non-fading yellow flowers throughout dark-green foliage. Recommended for begin- R027B William Baffin ß the season; the growth is compact and tidy, ners, it has all the hardiness and easy-care traits Deep pink double flowers in clusters of up to with excellent disease resistance; foliage is that Buck roses are known for. Blooms mid- 30 blossoms. Repeat blooms. At its best clam- lush, glossy edged maroon. 3’ wide by 4’ tall spring to mid-fall. 4–5’ bering over a fence, porch or shed. Can be —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 trained to a pillar. 8–10’ R006 Dakota’s Song ◊ —in a 1 quart pot $6.00 A rose with good genes, combining the best traits of its parents, ‘Applejack,’ ‘Golden Roses in Smaller Pots Unicorn’ and ‘Prairie Harvest.’ A lovely, super- hardy rose with golden-peach old-style blossoms, reappearing throughout the summer. 3.5’ R028 Adelaide Hoodless ß◊ R034 Hope for Humanity R038 Sea Foam ß —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 Deep pink, semi-double blooms early summer Passionate dark red 3.5” clustered blossoms. Rosa x polyantha R008 Elveshorn ◊ until frost. 3.5’ wide by 4’ tall Vigorous Canadian rose from the Parkland White pompon-like flowers. Large trusses on Covered in continuous sprays of rose-salmon —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 Series. Blooms all season. 4’ wide by 5’ tall trailing canes, ever-blooming. Vigorous, low- —in a 5.25” pot $12.00 double blooms all summer. 4’ wide by 3.5’ tall R029 Candy Oh maintenance; sparkling dark, disease-free —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 R035 Morden Blush foliage. Very popular ground cover rose. 2.5’ Rosa ‘Candy Oh Vivid Red’ wide by 5’ tall ˝ —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 R009 Fru Dagmar Hastrup Large sprays of single, candy-apple-red flowers Ivory pink flowers open with a blush center. R039 Sweet Briar ß Warm pink, fragrant blossoms. Rugosa-type in panicles like peegee hydrangeas. Hybridized Blooms profusely from June to frost. Dark with glossy deep green foliage. Very healthy by David Zlesak. Disease-resistant. 3–4’ green leaves have good resistance to both pow- Rosa rubiginosa (syn. R. eglanteria) with a compact, spreading habit. Fall color and —in a 1 quart pot $10.00 dery mildew and blackspot. Heat and drought A European species rose, it’s the eglantine rose tolerant once established. 2’ red hips. Shade tolerant. Very highly rated R030 Carefree Sunshine referred to by Shakespeare in A Midsummer Danish rose. 2.5’ wide by 3.5’ tall Í∏ —in a 5.25” pot $12.00 Night’s Dream. Arching canes fill with single Yellow 3.5" single blooms, nearly ever-bloom- —in a 2 gal. pot $21.00 R036 Morden Fireglow pink blooms with a little white at the base of ing. 2–3’ wide by 3–4’ tall. ◊ each petal. Fragrant foliage has an apple scent. R010 Hi Neighbor —in a 4” pot $8.00 Compact, cupped, double red-orange flowers Lots of hips. Nonsuckering. Tolerates more with a red reverse. Three-inch blooms with a Super hardiness in a grandiflora rose. This Buck R031 Champlain ß◊ shade than most roses, but more sun means rose features medium red, fully double 4.5” slight fragrance. Everblooming. 2–4’ bigger and better. Blooms on old wood, but ear- blooms all season. Long stems and dark leath- Fragrant red double blossoms with yellow eyes. —in a 5.25” pot $12.00 ly in the rose season, beginning the end of May. Blooms repeatedly from late spring through late ery foliage, make it a great cut flower too. R037 Morning Magic ◊ Makes a great hedge. 6–8’ Í∏ 1.5–5’ —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 summer. Produces tomato-orange hips from —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 mid to late fall. The rose that grows outside From the breeder of the Knockout roses, it’s R011 High Voltage ◊ Patrick’s Cabaret in South Minneapolis. now for large, shell-pink flowers from spring R041 Winnipeg Parks π An Easy Elegance introduction from Bailey 3’ wide and tall —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 until first frost. Good disease resistance. While Deep pink clusters of blooms. Glossy foliage this would be a climbing rose south of here, it Nurseries, this electrifying shrub rose has R032 Cuthbert Grant ß◊ and red hips. Leaves are red-tinged in fall. beautiful, medium-yellow double flowers that will be more like a shrub rose in Minnesota. Compact and low-growing rebloomer. 2.5’ wide add a jolt of color to any border all through the Fragrant dark purplish-red blossoms and dense 3–4’ wide by 5–6’ tall —in a 4” pot $8.00 and tall. —in a 5.25” pot $12.00 summer. Very disease resistant. 3–5’ dark green foliage. Blooms repeatedly from late —in a 2 gal. pot $21.00 spring through mid summer. Resistant to black spot, mildew and rust. 3–4’ R012 Kashmir ◊ —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 A new Easy Elegance rose with dark red 3” R033 The Fairy ß blooms resembling a tea rose. 2.5–4’ —in a 2 gal. pot $21.00 Soft pink 1” double flowers on cascading canes. Sparkling, dense foliage. 4’ wide by 3’ tall π Ready to R013 Knockout, Double —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 Double, cherry-red flowers with continuous ROUND-UP? blooming. 4’ wide and tall. 4’ π The Friends School Plant Sale is both a community —in a 2 gal. pot $21.00 event and a fund-raiser for the Friends School of R014 Konigin von Danmark Minnesota. “Queen of Denmark” is an old-fashioned gar- In addition to beautifying your block or planting den rose from 1826. Heavily quartered, fragrant healthy vegetables for your family, we hope you will flowers are medium pink, darkening toward the consider “rounding-up” your bill to the nearest $5, centers. Highly fragrant. 5’ or consider a donation of an additional $5, $10, or —in a 1 gal. pot $15.00 $20 dollars to the Friends School’s scholarship fund.

Thank you for considering a donation to the round-up! 52 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Visa, Native Wild Flowers MasterCard & Discover Black-Eyed Susan, Sweet Wild Flowers of the Prairie and Savanna Rudbeckia subtomentosa Taller cousin of the famous black-eyed Susan. Produces large yellow flowers with shimmering red-brown cen- Plants in this section were present in Minnesota before new species were introduced by the first European-Americans. ters. Blooms August-October. Truly an outstanding We use www.usda.org as our source for determining whether a species is native to Minnesota. North American perennial. Attracts butterflies. Í∏ ¥ natives that were not present in Minnesota are located in our Perennial section (marked with a å symbol). N032 Seed from central Illinois. ß—24–72” ∫˜π —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Truly wild flowers are marked with the native symbol ˜ and the source of the plant stock or seed used to grow N033 Henry Eilers—A selection from a prairie stream- these plants is given. Those without the Minnesota symbol are cultivated varieties bred from the Minnesota species. bank in Illinois, the unusual “rolled” golden In those cases, the term “cultivar” is used to mean these are cultivated varieties. petals look as though they have been plugged Many of these plants are first-season seedlings that will stay quite small their first year while they work on into a light socket. 48” —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 developing their root systems, not blooming until their second season in the garden. N037 Blazing Star, Button Liatris aspera Tufts of lavender flowers loosely line the 2-3’ stems N001 Alum Root Heuchera richardsonii Bee Balm Monarda didyma creating a showy flower spike. Absolutely guaranteed to attract butterflies. Seeds eaten by birds. Protect Low green basal foliage and slender greenish white Large flower clusters in July and August. Attracts but- bulbs from rodents. Blooms August to September. flowers and stems. Seed from southwestern Wisconsin. terflies and hummingbirds. Best in sun with space Quite adaptable. Seed from Grant County, S.D. 24–36” Í∏ ˝˜‰˙ 12–36” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 around it for good air circulation. Does well in poor Í∏∫ ˜ —four plants in a pack $6.00 soil and good soil, tolerates dry soil. Mint family; good N002 Angelica Angelica atropurpurea for tea. These are all cultivars of a native species.Í∏ N038 Blazing Star, Dotted Liatris punctata Ç´ ∫˙ Purple-red stems and white flowers. Grows in low Narrow, horizontal leaves are interspersed with the ground and makes a striking picture. To 72” Í˜ N014 Jacob Cline ß—The best red flowers. Mildew magenta-violet blooms. The most drought-tolerant —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 resistant cultivar. 48” blazing star, its roots go down 7–15’. Seed from Í˜ Aster, Aromatic Aster oblongifolius N015 Panorama Mix ß—Shades of red, pink and Douglass County, Minn. 12–36” —four plants in a pack $6.00 Showy, low-growing, bushy plant with hundreds of salmon. Cultivar. 30” ß daisy-like flowers in fall. Attractive to butterflies and N016 Panorama Red Shades —Cultivar. 30” N039 Blazing Star, Meadow makes an excellent cut flower. Mounds of gray-green —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Liatris ligulistylis foliage create an interesting display through the ß N017 Gardenview Scarlet —Mildew resistant culti- Tall stalks of purple blossoms. Preferred by butterflies. summer. Í∏ ∫ var. 24–36” ***** Seeds eaten by birds. Seed from Blue Earth County, ß N003 Dream of Beauty—These sugar-pink flowers with N018 White —Cultivar. 24–36” Minn. 36–60” Í∏∫ ˜—four plants in a pack $6.00 —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 burnt orange centers form a dense carpet in many Blazing Star, Prairie soil types, including clay. Selected in the Great N019 Fireball ß—Red-purple clusters of tubular blos- Plains by Claude Barr. 12” π soms on compact, mildew-resistant foliage. Liatris pycnostachya —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 Cultivar. 15–20” Also called Kansas Gayfeather. Densely clustered basal leaves, hairy stems, and dense flower spikes of bright N004 Central Illinois seed source—Typical blue-laven- N020 Grand Marshall—Fuschia-purple flowers. purple from midsummer to early autumn. Í∏ ¥ der flowers with yellow centers. 12–40” ˜ Cultivar selected for excellent mildew resistance —four plants in a pack $6.00 at the Morden Research Station in Manitoba. N040 Eureka—A cultivar that is taller and breathtaking 18–20” in the garden. Great for cut flowers. Reddish-pur- Aster, New England Aster novae-angliae N021 Grand Parade—Bright lavender-purple flowers on ple flowers on long spikes. 60” Excellent late-season color. Tolerant of wet soil, but a very compact plant. Attractive deep green —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 happy in average soil. Í∏ ∫ foliage. Selected for excellent mildew resistance N041 Seed from Kenosha County, Wis.—24–48” ˜ Blazing Star at the Morden Research Station in Manitoba. —four plants in a pack $6.00 N005 Alma Potschke—Big, bushy plant adorned with 15–18” hundreds of charming quarter-size star-like N022 Petite Delight ß—Dwarf bee-balm whose flow- Blue-Eyed Grass Sisyrinchium daisies, in rich rosy pink with bright yellow cen- ers are an eye-catching rosy pink—just watch the Delicate, late-spring bloomer. Looks like a grass, but ters. Cultivar. 36–48” hummingbirds flock! Remove spent blooms to Í∏ ß then winsome blue blossoms appear! N006 Purple Dome —A standout in the fall garden. prolong flowering. It adapts to any moist well ß Performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. drained soil and increases quickly. Mildew resist- N042 Stout Blue-Eyed Grass, S. angustifolium — ˜ Cultivar. 18” ant cultivar.12–15” Commercial seed source. 4–12” ß N007 September Ruby —Each arching branch is cov- N023 Petite Wonder ß—A mildew-resistant Morden —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 ered with ruby red flowers. Cultivar. 48” ˜ cultivar. Lovely clear pink flowers in July. 9–12” N043 Blue-Eyed Grass, S. campestre ß—Seed from —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 ß N024 Raspberry Wine —Wine-colored flowers. Winona County, Minn. 4–12” ˜ π N008 Seed from Iowa County, Wis.—Lavender, pink or Mildew resistant cultivar. 24–36” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 violet blossoms. 24–60” ˜ —in a 3.5” pot $4.00 Brown-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia triloba —four plants in a pack $6.00 N025 Bee Balm, Spotted ß ß Easy to grow, blooms second year. Perennial, but short- N009 Aster, Sky Blue Aster azureus Monarda punctata lived. Smaller flowers than black-eyed Susan, but One of your best bets for late season beauty and dra- Rosy whorls around tall stems, actual flowers are yel- blooms more heavily. Use this plant to create some ma. With a bloom season of two months in August, low with purple spots. Aromatic. Self-sowing biennial. major excitement in your landscape.Í∏ ¥ September and October, dozens of 1” lavender to deep Prefers well-drained sandy soils. Native to prairie and N044 Seed from Alamakee County, Iowa. ß—Yellow blue, yellow-eyed daisies are held in large sprays (10- savanna. Seed from Buffalo County, Wis. 12–36” flowers with dark centers July–October. Self- 25 in a bunch). Thrives in dry soil but is even more Í∏∫˙ ˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 sows. Attracts butterflies. 24–60” ∫˜π gorgeous in rich garden soil. Seed from Kenosha —See also Bergamot below —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 County, Wis. 12–48” Í∏∫ ˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 N026 Bellflower, Tall Campanula americana N045 Prairie Glow ◊ß—Profuse 2.5” gold and bur- N010 Aster, Smooth Blue Aster laevis Blue star flowers on tall spikes in late summer, not gundy daisy flowers are a bicolor version of the One of the most versatile, appealing, and longest-lived bell-like. Self-seeding biennial, not weedy like the native prairie flower. Can be made more compact of all the asters. The attractive blue-green foliage is unfortunately ubiquitous European Creeping by pinching it back early in the season. Cultivar. silky smooth. Flowers in profusion late in the season π Bellflower. Seed from Allamakee and Clayton counties, 36” wide by 36–48” tall —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 Plant in full sun for a stunning floral display. Seed from Iowa. 24–72” Í∏ ˜ —four plants in a pack $6.00 Winona County, Minn. 36–60” Í∏ ˜ Butterfly Weed Asclepias tuberosa —four plants in a pack $6.00 N027 Bergamot, Wild Monarda fistulosa ß Clusters of bright orange flowers followed by puffy Also called Sweetleaf, this fragrant member of the mint seed pods. Best in dry soils and full sun. Very attractive Beardtongue, Foxglove to butterflies. Late to break dormancy in spring, so Penstemon digitalis family has lavender blossoms July–September. Excellent for butterflies and moths; attracts humming- mark the spot where you plant it! Known as Pleurisy Í∏ Â∫¥ Elongated triangular leaves ripple slightly on upright, birds. Good for tea. Infuse in baths. Does better in lean Root among herbalists. narrow plants. White to light pink tubular blooms on soil. Grows well with Black-eyed Susan. Seed from N047 A. tuberosa ß—Clear, rich orange. Commercial vertical stems in June. Not related to foxglove northeastern Iowa. Spreads to 48”. 24–48” Í∫ seed source. 24” *****˜π (Digitalis)—it’s so named because the flowers resemble Ç´Â˙˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 N048 Gay Butterflies ß—Mixed reds and yellows. miniature foxgloves. Reseeds, though not in a bad way. Cultivar. 24” Hummingbird nectar. Í∏ ∫˙ Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta N049 Hello Yellow ß—Showy bright yellow flowers. N011 Husker Red ß— 1996 Perennial Plant of the Daisy-like flowers with yellow petals on single stems. Cultivar. 30” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Í∏ ¥ Year. Red foliage. Cultivar. 30–36” Biennial or short-lived perennial. N050 Seed from Columbia County, Wis. ß—24–30” ˜ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 ß N028 Irish Eyes —Flowers with bright yellow rays —four plants in a pack $5.00 N012 Seed from northern Illinois. ß—Shiny green and green discs. Cultivar. 24–30” ß Butterfly Weed, Pink leaves. ˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 N029 Toto Gold —Great for container gardens. Although the plant is dwarf, the flowers are not, Asclepias incarnata ß ß N013 Beardtongue, Large-Flowered reaching 4–5” in diameter. Prolonged bloom until Absolutely beautiful deep rose-pink flowers in large Penstemon grandiflorus frost by cutting back the plant after first flower. umbels. Superb cut flowers, and of course butterflies find Sculptural lavender blooms early summer over gray- Cultivar. 12–40” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 them irresistible. Very long blooming. 40” Í∫ ˜¥ Blue-eyed green basal foliage. Prefers a dry spot. Seed from La N030 Seed from Madison County, Iowa. ß—24–30” ˜ N051A Seed from Sibley State Park. Grass Crosse County, Wis. 24–40” Í∫˙ ˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —four plants in a pack $6.00 N031 Seed from south-central Iowa.—12–40” ˜ —four plants in a pack $6.00 N051B Commercial seed. —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 53 Native Wild Flowers

Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinalis N067 Harebells Campanula rotundifolia PACKAGED NATIVE PLANT GARDENS Blooms mid to late summer. Spikes of scarlet blossoms A delicate plant with purple bellflowers in clusters. that attract hummingbirds. Best in partial shade and Prefers drier soils. Native to prairie, savanna, and Four plants each of 12 varieties, selected to make a great native planting! moist rich soil. Í∏∫ ¥ woodland edges in northern North America, Europe, Supply limited. Seed from Minnesota. and Asia. These may be small at the time of the sale. N052 Commercial seed source ß—24–36” ˜ Seed from central Minnesota. 4–20” Í∏ ˜ N046 Butterfly Garden —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —four plants in a pack $6.00 Butterfly Weed, Narrow-leaf Purple Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Purple N053 Seed wild gathered by Prairie Moon—24–36” ˜ Prairie Clover, Smooth Blue Aster, Sky Blue Aster, Ironweed, Early Sunflower, —four plants in a pack $6.00 Helen’s Flower Helenium autumnale Wild Bergamot, Hoary Vervain, New England Aster, Button Blazing Star. The flower centers seem to burst forth from the ray- Í∏˜ —12 four packs $54.00 N054 Fried Green Tomatoes ◊—Bright red blooming like, three-lobed petals, which are borne high atop the stems appear in summer. Upper foliage turns plant on strong stalks. Thrives in damp soil. Also N146 Raingarden olive while lower leaves stay maroon. Vigorous, known as Sneezeweed, it grows beautifully in the gar- very hardy, and tolerates average moisture better Plant a raingarden where you have a low-lying area in your yard, or create one den and is great for clay soil. Í∏ Â∫¥ than the species. Cultivar. 30–36” where your gutters empty. This combination of plants is perfect for a raingar- —in a 4.5” pot $10.00 N068 Helena Red, H. autumnale ß—Bright red, edged den in a fairly sunny site. Swamp Milkweed, New England Aster, Joe Pye with golden yellow. The raised centers are dusted Weed, Boneset, Helen’s Flower, Blue Flag Iris, Cardinal Flower, Blue Vervain, ß Í∏˜ N055 Compass Plant Silphium laciniatum with gold for a stunning effect. Cultivar. 48” Culver’s Root, Prairie Blazing Star, Bristly Sedge, Little Bluestem. Yellow flowers June-September with huge, attractive —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 —12 four packs $54.00 leaves that point north and south. Tolerates drier soils. N069 Seed from southeastern Minnesota—Yellow- An excellent choice for a large-scale wildflower garden. green centers with yellow petals. 48–60” ˜ Eupatorium Seed from northern Illinois. 36–120” Í∏∫ Â˜ Joe Pye Weed —four plants in a pack $6.00 —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Incredibly popular in cutting-edge European gardens. Moist soil. ∫¥ N056 Coneflower, Narrow-leafed ß N070 Hyssop, Anise ß ß Echinacea angustifolia Agastache foeniculum N080 Wild Joe Pye Weed, E. maculatum —Tall and Very fragrant purple flowers July–August. Attracts but- stately with pink panicles. Seed from northeast- Large pink daisies with turned back petals, July. Most ÍÂ˜ terflies, and goldfinches favor the seeds. Aromatic ern Illinois. 72–100” highly prized of the Echinaceas for its medicinal quali- ß leaves used for tea. Vigorous. Seed from the upper N081 Gateway, E. purpureum —Wine-colored stems ties. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Prefers Midwest. 24–36” Í∏∫˙ Ç´Â˜ with dusty rose flowerheads. Compact and sturdy dry, sandy, well-drained soil. Seed from Fall River, S.D. cultivar. 48–72” Â Í∏∫ Â˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 12–24” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 N082 Sweet Joe Pye Weed, E. purpureum ß—Tall, with N057 Coneflower, Pale Purple N071 Hyssop, Giant Yellow pink blossoms, July–September. Aromatic. ß Agastache nepetoides Excellent nectar for bees and butterflies. Winona Echinacea pallida Í∏ Â˜ The better the drainage the happier the plant. Minty County, Minn. seed source. To 84” Lavender blooms June/July. Tolerates drier soils. Fair aromatic foliage and cream-colored flowers. Extra long —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 for butterflies. Seed from northern Illinois. 24–48” blooming from June to October. Commercial seed Í∏∫ ˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 N083 Prairie Jewel, E. altissimum—White flower clusters source. 84” Í∏∫˙ ˜ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 adorn this handsome cultivar, with its cream- N058 Coneflower, Yellow Ratibida pinnata Í N072 Hyssop, Purple Giant ß speckled foliage. 36” —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 One of the most strikingly beautiful of all wild flowers. Agastache scrophularifolia N084 Phantom—A Dutch cultivar. Rose-pink flowers Ironweed Large yellow flowers bloom in profusion in heat of Í Crowded spikes of pale purple flowers mixed with pale on a tidy dwarf Joe Pye. 24–32” summer. Blooms July-September. Easy to grow. —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 Attracts butterflies. Seed Winona County, Minn. green bracts from July through September. Large, fra- 36–72” Í∫ ˜ —four plants in a pack $6.00 grant leaves end just below the flower spikes. Spreads N085 Kinnikinnick well (it’s in the mint family). Seed from Houston Coun- Arctostaphyllos uva-ursi ‘Michigan’ N059 Coreopsis, Prairie Coreopsis palmata ty, Minn. 48–60” Í∏∫˙ ˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Popular native evergreen groundcover. Flat growing, Yellow daisy-like blossoms in July. Aggressive, spreads N073 Indian Paintbrush small, glossy, bright green leaves that turn red in fall. by rhizomes to form dense patches. Common on origi- Castilleja coccinea ß Abundant pinkish white flowers, followed by red fruit. nal prairies. Easy to grow. Attracts butterflies. Native to sandy areas, so good drainage is important. Tolerates dry conditions. Seed from central Illinois. A dense cluster of beautiful leafy bracts seem like bril- Michigan plant source. 36” spread. 6–9” Í∏ ˝Â˜ 16–36” Í∏∫ ˜ —four plants in a pack $6.00 liant blooms in shades of orange, red or sometimes yellow on this beloved wildflower, which is also an —in a 2.5” pot $4.00 N060 Culver’s Root important source of nectar for hummingbirds. Seed N086 Labrador Tea Ledum groenlandicum Veronicastrum virginicum ß from Aitkin County, Minn. 18–24” Í∏˙ ˜π White flowered bog and heath native. Luce County, Key Tall and stately with big, dramatic spikes of white flow- —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Í˜ Michigan source (Upper Peninsula). 18–36” Í Full sun ers July–August. Seed from Winona County, Minn. 72” N074 Indigo, Dwarf Amorpha nana —in a 2.5” pot $4.00 Í∏ Â˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 ∏ Part sun/part shade Fine-textured foliage capped with attractive spikes of ß N087 Larkspur, Tall Delphinium exaltatum Ó Shade N061 Cup Plant Silphium perfoliatum ß purple flowers. A worthy plant for the low water land- Blue-flowered native of woodland glades, preferring scape. Dry, well drained soils in full sun. Blooms Huge leaves catch water at stem joint. There’s nothing bright to average shade. Seed from Ohio. 36–72” Í∏ ç May–July. Midwestern seed source. 24” Í˜ Attractive foliage like seeing a goldfinch bathing in one of these naturally ˜¥ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 ∫ occuring bird baths! Yellow flowers for an extended —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 Butterfly-friendly † period in later summer. An impressive prairie plant. N075 Indigo, False Amorpha fruticosa Leadplant Amorpha canescens Cold-sensitive: Seed from southeastern Minnesota. 48-96” Í∏ ˜ Small gray-green shrub with dense spikes of violet-blue keep above 40° Loose, airy shrub which often forms dense thickets. —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 flowers in June–August. Nicely textured foliage. Ç Culinary Fine-textured foliage on the upper third of the plant. Í Tolerates drier soils. Excellent for butterflies. 24–36” ´ Edible flowers N062 Dock, Prairie Silphium terebinthinaceum Small purple flowers in narrow, 3–6” spikes from April ∫π Stately plant with large blue-green leaves and yellow to June. Useful from the dry prairie to the bog garden. ˝ Ground cover Midwestern seed source. 72–120” Í∏ ˜ N088 ˜ flowers. Seed from Logan County, Ill. 24–120” Í∏ ˜ Seed from Columbia County, Wis. ˙ Hummingbird-friendly —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —in a 1 quart pot $6.00 —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Â Medicinal N089 Seed from Prairie Moon.—These plants are a year N063 Gentian, Bottle Gentiana andrewsii N076 Indigo, White Wild ‰ Rock garden older and larger. ∫˜ —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 Clusters of closed blue flowers, August–October, are a Baptisia alba var. macrophylla striking shade that almost glows. Prefers damp soil. Easy to grow in average to dry soils; drought tolerant. N090 Lily, Michigan Lilium michiganense ß ˜ Minnesota native Í∏ Seed southern St. Louis county, Minn. 18–30” Small, white pea-like flowers in late spring on tall, dark Orange turban-shaped blooms with brown spots. Seed å U.S. native Â˜π —three plants in a pack $6.00 stems above bluish-green leaves. Attractive seed pods. from lilies rescued from development in southwestern Seed from central Wisconsin. 36–48” Í˜¥ Í∏ ˜¥π N064 Goldenrod, Fireworks Wisconsin. 48–60” ß Saturday restock —six plants in a pack $11.00 —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Solidago ‘Fireworks’ ß π Photo on pp. 28–34 N077 Iris, Northern Blue Flag This cultivar was rated #1 in the goldenrod trials at the N091 Lobelia, Great Blue Lobelia siphilitica ¥ Toxic to humans Iris versicolor ß Chicago Botanic Garden. Long arching spires of bril- Bright-blue lipped flowers, July-September. Prefers liant yellow tiny daisy flowers cascade in all directions Large, showy flowers brighten sunny marsh areas in moist soil, but adapts well to the garden. Good for above the compact foliage. Use it in autumn bouquets. early summer. Seed from Winnebago County, Wis. stream banks or damp woods. Attracts hummingbirds. Cultivar. 36-48” Í∏ ¥ —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 18–30” Í∏ Â˜¥ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Seed from Buffalo County, Wis. 12–48” Í∏˙ ˜¥ N065 Goldenrod, Showy Solidago speciosa N078 Iris, Southern Blue Flag ß —four plants in a pack $6.00 Also known as Noble Goldenrod due to its stately yet Iris virginica shrevei N092 Loosestrife, Bronze graceful long cones of densely clustered yellow mini- Large, showy light blue flowers brighten sunny marsh Lysimachia ciliata ‘Firecracker’ flowers on reddish stems with olive-green foliage. areas in early summer. Seed from Madison County, Bright yellow flowers contrast with purple-maroon Blooms August–October. Probably the nicest goldenrod Iowa. 24–36” Í∏ ˜¥ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 foliage. Upright habit. This is a selection of the native for sunny locations. Seed from Minnesota or N079 Ironweed Vernonia fasciculata ß fringed loosestrife. Can be aggressive, so you may want Wisconsin, from Minnesota Natve Landscapes. 24–36” to restrict it to containers or confined areas of the Í∏ ˜¥ —six plants in a pack $11.00 Tall plants with bright reddish-purple flowers garden. 24–36” Í∏Ó ˜ —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 July–September. Seed from Columbia County, Wis. N066 Goldenrod, Stiff Solidago rigida 48–72” Í∏ Â˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 A handsome plant, once common across the American prairie, bearing radiant yellow flat-topped flowers and greenish-yellow leaves. August to September bloom. Seed from southeastern Minnesota. 36–60” Í∏ ˜¥ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 54 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Native Wild Flowers Wild Flowers of the Prairie and Savanna continued

Key Lupine Lupinus x polyphyllus N108 Partridge Pea ß Prairie Clover, Purple continued Í Full sun Pea-type flowers climb stalks in spring. Strong growing Chamaecrista fasciculata N127 Seed from Polk County, Minn.—Purple flowers. ∏ Part sun/part shade plants form large clumps. These are all cultivars of the Syn. Cassia. A wonderful, diminutive pea plant with 12–36” ˜ —four plants in a pack $6.00 northern Minnesota native, which will bloom the first Ó Shade cute yellow-gold blossoms in late summer that attract year. ¥ bees and butterflies. Seed pods are eaten by gamebirds Prairie Smoke Geum triflorum ß ∏ and songbirds. Leaves collapse when touched. Annual; Not enough can be said about this beautiful plant. ç Attractive foliage N093 Gallery Blue —20” N094 Gallery Mix ß—Includes bi-colors. 20” ∏ will reseed nicely in the garden. Seed from Minnesota. Nodding, pink, early spring flowers are followed by ∫ Butterfly-friendly Í∏∫ ˜ N095 Gallery Pink ß—20” ∏π 24” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 feathery, long-lasting seed heads. Showy clumps of † dark green foliage turn burgundy in fall. Adapts to a Cold-sensitive: N096 Russell’s Mix ß—Boldly colored. Should have N109 Pasque Flower Anemone patens ß keep above 40° full sun and plenty of moisture. 36” Í variety of sites. Spreads by rhizomes. Seeds eaten by Fragrant, violet blooms on feathery foliage in April and birds. 6–13” Í∏ Ç Culinary —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 May. Seed from Minnesota. 8–14” Í Â˜¥ ´ N128 Seed from Grant County, Minn. ˜ Edible flowers N097 Lupine, Wild Lupinus perennis ß —four plants in a pack $5.00 ˝ —four plants in a pack $6.00 Ground cover Showy clear-blue pea-like blossoms in terminal N110 Pearly Everlasting ß ß ˙ racemes, May and June. Excellent for butterflies, both N129 Commercial seed source. —These plants are a Hummingbird-friendly Anaphalis margaritacea ˜ Â for nectar and caterpillars. Wild Lupine is the only year older with larger roots. Medicinal Silver-gray foliage and everlasting snow-white blos- —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 ‰ food for larvae of the endangered Karner Blue butter- Rock garden fly. Rabbits also love to eat Wild Lupine. Must have soms. Beautiful border plant. Commercial seed source. Í∏ ˜π N130 Prickly Pear, Big-Footed sandy soil. Tolerates drier conditions. Goes dormant 36” wide by 12–18” tall ˜ Opuntia macrorhiza Minnesota native after seed. Fewer flowers in shade. Seed from south- —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Clump former with yellow flowers in wide, spreading å U.S. native western Wisconsin. 12–24” Í∏Ó∫ ˜π¥ ß N111 Petunia, Wild Ruellia humilis patches. Commercial source. 6–14” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Purple flowers with new blooms every afternoon. —in a 4.5” pot $8.00 ß Saturday restock N098 Marsh Marigold Caltha palustris Prefers dry areas. Desirable for the sunny wild garden. N131 Prickly Pear, Eastern π Photo on pp. 28–34 Also known as Cowslips. Bright yellow buttercup-type Blooms mid to late summer. Seed south cenral Iowa. Í∫ ˜ Opuntia humifusa ¥ Toxic to humans blooms in early spring. Native to swamps and brook- 6–24” —four plants in a pack $5.00 Forms flat, blue-green, spiny pads with yellow cactus sides throughout our area. Grows in prairie, savanna Phlox, Garden Phlox paniculata flowers in June and July. Dry soil. Seed from McHenry and woodland, but requires year-round moisture. County, Ill. 12” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Readily grown in a wet garden soil or containers. Seed Cultivated varieties with spectacular, colorful blooms from Pope County, Minn. 4–16” Í∏ ˜π¥ valued for their late season color. Very floriferous; excel- N132 Prickly Pear, Grasslands lent cut flower. Nectar attracts day-flying sphinx moths —four plants in a pack $6.00 Opuntia cymochila (hummingbird-like moths). Í∏∫˙ From Knox County, Nebraska. Yellow flowers; heavy N099 Mexican Hat Ratibida columnifera ß N112 Bright Eyes —Pink with a red eye. Mildew bloomer. 12” π —in a 4.5” pot $8.00 Colorful sombreros of mahogany and yellow. A bienni- resistant. 36” ***** al cousin of the Yellow Coneflower. Seed wild gathered N113 Darwin’s Joyce ß—Variegated leaves with pink Prickly Pear, Little Opuntia fragilis Í∏∫ ˜ by Prairie Moon. 24–36” flowers with a dark eye. Mildew resistant. 25” Native, low-growing cactus. Í —four plants in a pack $6.00 ***** ß N133 ex Lake of the Woods ◊—Reputed to be the N100 Milk Vetch, Canadian N114 David —Very fragrant, pure white, long bloom time. 2002 Perennial Plant of the Year. One of the smallest. 4” —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 Astragalus canadensis U of M’s Tough and Terrific perennials. 30” ***** N134 Bronze Beauty—Pads turn bronze in winter. Pagoda-like spikes of creamy to greenish white tubular —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Commercial source. Spreads to 8–10” wide. 4–6” blossoms. Midsummer bloom. Seed from northeastern N135 Little Gray Beard—Yellow flowers May–July. Illinois. 60” Í∏∫ ˜¥ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 N115 Eva Cullum—Pink with maroon eye. 24–36” N116 Little Boy—Mauve-blue flower panicles late Commercial source. Spreads to 8–10”. 4–6” N101 Milkweed, Showy Asclepias speciosa July–August. 30” N136 ex Burleigh County, N.D.—Yellow flowers ß May–July. Spreads to 8–10”. 4–6” A tall milkweed that will not spread invasively like the N117 Little Laura —Purple with a dark eye. 25” ß N137 from Dunn County, Wisconsin—Yellow flowers Common Milkweed. It has softly felted grey leaves and N118 Orange Perfection —Reddish-orange. 30” N119 Red Riding Hood ß—Deep pink. The better to May–July. Spreads to 8–10”. 4–6” dramatically structured pink flowers that are sweetly —in a 3.5” pot $6.00 fragrant. Attracts butterflies and bees. Average to dry see it with. 20” ß soil. Midwestern seed source. To 48” Í∏∫ ˜¥ N120 Star Fire —Reddish pink. 30” Prickly Pear, Plains Opuntia polyacantha Prickly Pear —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 Spreading mats. Í N121 David’s Lavender ß—David’s Lavender has all of N103 Mint, Mountain ß N138 Chartreuse—From Claude Barr. Chartreuse flow- the mildew resistance of the ever-popular ‘David’ Pycnanthemum virginianum ers. Commercial source. 6–8” π but with flowers of deep lavender pink on multiple N139 Crystal Tide—White flowers with red filaments. Numerous clusters of white blossoms (often with pur- fat spikes. 24–36” π —in a 1 quart pot $5.00 ple dots) bloom June to September with a great mint Commercial source. 6–8” ◊ß aroma. A magnet for butterflies. Can be used for tea N122 Sherbet Cocktail —Fragrant large clusters N140 Orange flowered—From Claude Barr. The earliest and to flavor food. Put it in your garden for fragrance. of pastel pink and white flowers with chartreuse blooming Plains Prickly Pear. Commercial source. Seed from Winona County, Minn. 12–36” Í∏∫ Ç˜ edges (a first for Phlox!) emerge from chartreuse 6–8” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 buds in chocolate-maroon bracts. The effect is N141 Pink with dark center—Minnesota-grown rather like a hydrangea. Good mildew resistance. seedlings from Dennis Hoidahl. 6–8” N104 Monkey Flower Mimulus ringens 24–48” ˜ —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 —in a 4.5” pot $8.00 Low, creeping habit. Small, rounded leaves rooting at N123 Phlox, Meadow Phlox maculata ‘Natasha’ N142 Purple Desert—Spreading mats to 12” wide. Pads nodes. Excellent as a pond edge or groundcover. Small Also known as Wild Sweet William. Cultivar with lilac- have a purple sheen. Purple flowers. Commercial blue flowers in summer. Seed from Clayton County, source. 6–8” π —in a 4.5” pot $12.00 Iowa. 12–36” Í∏ ˜ —four plants in a pack $6.00 pink flowers with white brushmarks. Upright plants similar to Garden Phlox, blooming June–September. N143 Prickly Pear, Smithwick —See also annual Monkey Flower, page 40 24–36” Í∏ ˜ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Opuntia x ‘Smithwick’ N105 New Jersey Tea Ceanothus americanus N124 Phlox, Prairie Phlox pilosa From Claude Barr. Small, yellow flowers with red centers. Prolific grower. May be a hybrid between Dense foliage and white blooms June–July, followed by Broad heads of deep pink flowers. Very nice wildflower O. polycantha and O. fragilis. Commercial source. 4–6” flat-topped seed clusters. Attractive to bees and butter- for restorations and perennial gardens. Blooms May, Í —in a 3.5” pot $8.00 flies. Also called Red Root. Midwestern seed source. June and July. Seed from Iowa. 18–24” Í∏ ˜ 3–5’ spread. 24–36” Í∏∫ Â˜ —four plants in a pack $6.00 N144 Pussytoes Antennaria plantaginata ß —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 N125 Plantain, Pale Indian Low, gray-green almost succulent-appearing foliage. ß N106 Obedient Plant Cacalia atriplicifolia White flowers like little “cat feet” rise up over the Physostegia virginiana ‘Rose Crown’ foliage in spring to early summer. Spreads by rhi- Give this plant a couple of years and it will be an archi- zomes, tolerates drought. Seed from Hall County, Neb. Spreading plants. Very easy care and colorful, but best tectural statement in your native garden. Soft, rich, 1–4” Í∏ ˜‰ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 in a location where they cannot crowd out other and tactile leaves are fan-shaped and up to 12” wide. plants. Easier to control in lower sunlight. Late sum- Thick, leathery and toothed, like sycamore leaves. Flat- N145 Queen of the Prairie mer vivid pink blooms on spreading plants. Cultivar. topped clusters of tiny white tubular flower on thick Filipendula rubra ß 36” Í∏Ó ˜ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 stalks in summer. Seed from northern Illinois. Spreads A wonderful North American native. Huge; rarely Í∏ Â˜ N107 Onion, Prairie Allium stellatum 24–48”. 48-100” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 requires support. Peach pink tiny flowers on red stems. Evenly moist soil. Blooms June–July. Commerical seed A very nice, well-behaved onion. Lavender blooms in Prairie Clover, Purple Dalea purpureum source. ***** 72–96” Í∏˜ July and August. Edible. Seed from Winona County, Slender stems with lacy foliage are topped with long —in a 1 quart pot $6.00 Minn. 10–20” Í∏ ´π˜ flowerheads July-September. Grows well in most soils. —four plants in a pack $6.00 Fair for butterflies and an excellent cover crop for wildlife. Grows in association with leadplant.Í∏ ∫ N126 Stephanie—Bright lavender flowers on compact bushy plants with as many as 40 stalks per plant. Prairie Phlox A great selection of the Minnesota native with darker green foliage. 15–18” π —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 55 Native Wild Flowers N147 Rattlesnake Master Eryngium yuccafolium ß N153 Spiderwort, Ohio Tradescantia ohioensis ß N159 Vervain, Blue Verbena hastata Dramatic greenish-white prickly blossoms July–September. Does Blue flowers, May to July. Prefers dry areas, xeriscape plant. Native to cordgrass and cattail prairies over most of North well in the garden. Can play a similar role in the garden to Sea Bluish-green leaves. Seed from Columbia County, Wis. 24–48” America, this tall plant likes moist soils and will produce blue Holly or Globe Thistle. Seed from Mower County, Minn. 36–60” Í˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 violet spikes of flowers. Seed from Pine County, Wis. 36–72” Í∏π ˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Í∏ Â˜ —four plants in a pack $6.00 —See another Spiderwort variety, page 19 N148 Silene regia ß N160 Vervain, Hoary Verbena stricta ß Royal Catchfly Sunflower, Early Heliopsis helianthoides Red blooms, July-August. Does well in garden. Seed from Ohio. Tiny dark blue flowers climb mini-candelabras through summer, A.k.a. Ox-eye, abundant 2” yellow blossoms June to September. 18–24” Í∏π ˜ June-September. Prefers dry areas (xeriscape plant). Iowa seed Excellent for butterflies. Exceptionally long blooming period. —four plants in a pack $5.00 source. 24–48” Í˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Not a true sunflower. Easy to grow, in fact aggressive in good Sage, Prairie Artemisia ludoviciana soil. Known as one of the best “clay busters.” Í∏∫ N161 Violet, Labrador Viola labradorica purpurea White green foliage, burned as incense.Í∏ ¥ N154 Summer Nights—Golden yellow, daisy-like flowers with a Dark purplish foliage and small dark blue flowers; semi trailing mahogany eye on tall dark purple-red stems and purple-red habit. Native to the North Shore. Commercial seed source. 3” N149 Valerie Finnis—A good choice for the border. Silver-white tinged foliage. The contrast is lovely. Flowers for two Í∏ ˝˜‰ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 leaves adorn the stems, topped in late spring with 8” nar- months from midsummer, especially if deadheaded. row gray flower spikes. Thrives in a very dry sunny spot. N162 Violet, Prairie Viola pedatifida ß Cultivar; excellent for cutting. 36–48” Tolerates a “hair cut” if it gets unruly. Cultivar. 18–24” ˜ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Violet-purple blooms April-June, often reblooming in September. ***** —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Leaves fan-shaped. Good caterpillar food for butterflies. Prefers a N155 Seed from Green County, Wis. ß—24–60” ˜ N150 Seed from Alamakee County, Iowa. ß—24–48” ˜ well-drained sunny site. Seed from Madison County, Iowa. 4–8” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Í∏∫ ´˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 N151 Saint John’s Wort, Great N157 Thimbleweed Anemone cylindrica Yarrow Achillea Hypericum pyramidatum Buttercup-shaped white blooms in June and July, followed by Cultivated varieties with flat flower heads and lacy foliage. Long cottony seedheads. Seed from Grant Count, S.D. 24–36” Í∏ Yellow flowers, July–August. Prefers moist soil. Attractive seed bloom time and good for cutting and drying (they are what ˜¥ —four plants in a pack $6.00 pods, used in flower arrangements. Seed from Winona County, architects use to create the “trees” for model buildings). Í∏ Â∫ Minn. 24–60” Í∏ ˜¥ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 N158 Turtlehead Chelone glabra N152 Snakeroot, Chocolate Creamy white turtlehead flowers on tall spikes. Blooms July- N163 Cassis—Many stems with intense magenta umbels. 25” N164 Eupatorium rugosum ‘Chocolate’ September. Desirable for the moist wild garden. Excellent nectar Cerise Queen—Mixed colors. 24-36” plant for butterflies and bees. Seed Douglass County, Wis. N165 Paprika ß—Shades of ruby and salmon-rose. Butterfly Chocolate leaves with shiny deep-purple stems. Excellent cut 36–48” ***** Í∏∫ ˜ —four plants in a pack $6.00 magnet. 36” π Í∏ç˜¥ flower. White blooms. Cultivar. 24–48” N166 Summer Pastels ß—Blooms the first year. 24–36” —see also rose and pink Turtlehead, page 20 —in a 1 quart pot $5.00 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 N167 Apple Blossom ß—Multicolored blooms in shades of lilac- pink to pale rose. Blossoms emerge one color, turn another, Woodland Plants and fade to a third. 24–36” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00

N168 Aster, Heartleaved ß N177 Bunchberry Cornus canadensis ◊ Fern, Lady Athyrium Aster cordifolius A great native groundcover. The shortest member of Bright green fronds. Vigorous. Prefers moist rich soil, Clouds of small palest blue-violet flowers with centers the dogwood family, bunchberry has very showy clus- but is tolerant of sun and drought. Í∏Ó ˝ ters of orange berries in summer. Slow growing, but a changing from white to deep red from August through N184 Lady fern, A. filix femina ß—Commercial source. must-have for woodland gardens and restorations. October, heart-shaped deep green leaves, average to 24–36” *****˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 dry soil. Wonderful cut flowers and winsome in the Seed from eastern Maine. 4–10” Í∏ ˝π˜¥ garden. Seed from Allamakee and Clayton counties, —in a 4” pot $7.00 N185 Lady in Red, A. augustum forma rubellum ß— Iowa. 24–36” Í∏Ó ˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Burgundy stems contrasted with green fronds. Columbine, Wild Aquilegia canadensis Best color begins to be seen in the second year. Baneberry Actaea Red and yellow blossoms in late spring. Easy to grow. Cultivar. 30–36” —in a 3.5” pot $5.00 Good on wooded hillsides. Attractive cut foliage fol- Our most popular wildflower. Excellent nectar source N186 Mrs. Frizell’s, A. filix femina ‘Frizellia’ ß—Also lowed by stunning berries with eyes (called “doll’s for hummingbirds. Does well in dappled shade. Good called the Tatting Fern. Leaflets have been eyes”) in late summer and fall.∏Ó ¥ for edge of woodland or partly shaded hillside. Does reduced to rounded lobes along the mid rib, well in moist or dry, flower border, or rock resembling tatting (hand-made lace). Cultivar N169 White, A. pachypoda (Doll’s Eyes)—Tennessee Í∏Ó ´‰˙ π˜ garden. first found in Ireland. 8” —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 plant source 36” —in a 1 quart pot $6.00 N187 Dre’s Dagger—Thin, deep green fronds that are N178 Little Lantern ß—Compact and floriferous culti- often criss-crossed, terminating with a small Red, A. rubra—Red berries. Hard to find! Seed north- var of the native red and yellow columbine. 18” ˜ crest. Cultivar. 18” —in a 4.5” pot $10.00 ern Carlton County, Minn. 24” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 N170 —three plants in a pack $6.00 N188 Fern, Maidenhair ß N171 —in a 4” pot $8.00 N179 Winona County, Minn. seed source. ß—24–36” ˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Adiantum pedatum N172 Bishop’s Cap Mitella diphylla N180 Coneflower, Green-headed ß Delicate green foliage in fan-like fronds. Water during Spikes of tiny, white, fantastically intricate flowers drought. Commercial source. 12–24” ***** Í∏Ó ˝˜ with fringed petals from April through June. Maple Rudbeckia laciniata —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 leaf-shaped basal foliage with 3” leaves. Moist soil; Also called Wild Golden Glow. Yellow reflexed petals ß spreads by seed or rhizomes. Seed from southeastern with greenish disk. Blooms late July though October. N189 Fern, Purple Royal Minnesota. 6–16” ∏˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Vigorous, spreading by rhizomes. Native to prairie, Osmunda regalis ‘Purpurescens’ savanna, and woodlands. Seed from northeastern N173 Blackberry, Dwarf Red ◊ Lovely purplish red stripes. Washington State source. Illinois. 72–120” Í∏Ó ˜¥ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 36–48” Í∏˝ ˜ —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 Rubus pubescens N181 Fern, Bulblet Cystopteris bulbifera ◊ ß This trailing raspberry or dewberry makes a great N190 Fern, Sensitive Onoclea sensibilis groundcover for any moist woodland area. The thorn- Curly green bulblets form on the underside of the Spreading colonies of smooth, upright fronds. Source less stems develop decorative white flowers followed leaves; these drop off to become baby ferns. In nature, unknown. 12–36” Í∏Ó˝ ˜¥ by small tart berries. It is not a heavy producer, but the this grows on shady limestone outcrops, which is good —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 berries are well worth the work to pick. Seed from news if you garden on alkaline soil. Ramsey County ß southern St. Louis County, Minn. 6–12” Í∏ ˝˜ source. 12–30” ∏Ó˝˜¥ —in a 3.5” pot $5.00 N191 Fern, True Ostrich Matteuccia struthiopteris —six plants in a pack $12.00 N182 Fern, Cinnamon (Syn. M. pennsylvanica) Vigorous, vase-shaped fern with N174 Bloodroot Sanguinaria canadensis ß Osmunda cinnamomea ß huge leaves like ostrich plumes. Grow in moist shade White blooms in earliest spring. Widely grown in wild One of our most majestic native ferns. Grows in boggy in a woodland garden, in a damp border, or at the edge gardens. The roots are used for dye, hence the name! and swampy areas, but happy in a well-drained garden, of a pond. Native to U.S., Europe and Asia. Source Wisconsin source. 4–6” Í∏Ó Â˜ too. Soon after the foliage appears in spring, erect, unknown. 36–60” ***** Í∏Ó ˝˜¥ —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 golden yellow fertile fronds emerge from the center of —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 ◊ the crown. Commercial source. 30–60” ***** Í∏˝ N175 Bluebells, Northern ˝π˜ —in a 1 gal. pot $8.00 Fern, Wood Dryopteris Mertensia paniculata A striking border fern—grow in a protected, moist site. N183 Fern, Interrupted ß In summer, blue bell-shaped flowers with scalloped Í∏ ˝ edges bloom from purple buds in small clusters on top Osmunda claytoniana N192 Goldie’s Giant, D. goldiana Source ß—Tufts of of a stem with fuzzy leaves. Seed from southern St. Similar in appearance to cinnamon fern. Prefers moist long pale green fronds. Washington State source. Louis County, Minn. 24–36” ∏ soil, but will tolerate drought and planting on hillsides. 24” wide 48” ˜ —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 —six plants in a pack $12.00 Commercial source. 36–48” ∏˝˜ ß ß —in a 1 gal. pot $8.00 N193 Eastern Wood Fern, D. marginalis —Evergreen, N176 Bluebells, Virginia Mertensia virginica cool dusty-blue fronds. Source unknown. 18–30” Native to Minnesot, despite the name. Blooms in ˜ —in a 1 gal. pot $8.00 spring, then disappears. Pink buds open to lavender- blue bells. Good with daylilies or hosta. Wisconsin Fern source. 12–24” Í∏Ó ˜ —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 56 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Native Wild Flowers Woodland Plants continued ß Key N194 Geranium, Wild N202 May Apple Podophyllum peltatum Phlox, Woodland continued Geranium maculatum White flowers under large umbrella leaves. Spreading N209 Plum Perfect ß—An enchanting woodsy plant. Í Full sun groundcover that likes oak trees. Blooms May to June. Fragrant, light plum-purple flower with dark vio- ∏ Attractive small lavender-pink flowers with blooms Part sun/part shade from April–July. Excellent for garden borders and Ramsey County source. 24–36” Í∏Ó ˜¥ let-purple eye. Blooms April–June. Cultivar; good Ó Shade massing. Red fall color. Seed from Winona and Filmore —in a 4” pot $5.00 spreader. 10–14” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Í∏ ˜ counties, Minn. 18–30” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 N203 May Flower ◊ N210 Mary Helen ß—Indigo flowers softly streaked ç Attractive foliage N195 Ginger, Wild Asarum canadense ß Maianthemum canadense with deep magenta for an overall violet blue ∫ Butterfly-friendly appearance. Very floriferous and the foliage stays Short stems of offset leaves topped with clusters of 12 † Aromatic ground cover. Dark red flowers hide under nice. The perfect groundcover for underplanting Cold-sensitive: to 25 star-shaped white flowers. Spreads by rhizomes, leaves in the spring. Southeastern Minnesota seed spring bulbs, but not aggressive. Cultivar. 12–15” keep above 40° source. 4–8” Í∏Ó ˝Â˜¥ so will form a nice colony. Use to underplant trees. —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 Ç Culinary Seed from northern Carlton County, Minn. 4–8” ∏ N196 Goldenrod, Elm Leaf Solidago ulmifolia ˝˜ ß ´ Edible flowers —three plants in a pack $6.00 N211 Poppy, Wood Stylophorum diphyllum Gold blooms in late summer. More open than most ˝ Ground cover Í∏ N204 Meadow Rue, Early A nice spot of bright yellow in the late spring/early goldenrods. Seed from Clayton County, Iowa. 60” summer woodland. Fuzzy green flower buds before ˙ Hummingbird-friendly ˜¥ Thalictrum dioicum ß —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 blooming, and pleasant long-lasting foliage after bloom Â Medicinal N197 Goldenrod, Zigzag ß A spring favorite. The flowers have an unusual form— time. Unknown seed source. 12–18” Í∏Ó ˜ ‰ Rock garden like little jellyfish in pale green, purple, and yellow. —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Solidago flexicaulis The drooping stamens sway in the slightest breeze. Brings bright golden color to the woodland garden in April–May bloom time. Unknown seed source. 8–28” N212 Rue Anemone Anemonella thalictroides ˜ Minnesota native ∏Ó the fall. Seed from Clayton County, Iowa. 36” Í∏ Â˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 White to light pink flowers with finely divided, fern- å U.S. native ˜¥ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 N205 Meadow Rue, Purple like foliage. May go dormant after blooming April–June. Tennessee plant source. 4–10” ∏Ó ˜‰¥ ß Hepatica Hepatica Thalictrum dasycarpum Saturday restock —in a 2.5” pot $4.00 Both Hepaticas are very sweet in the woodland garden, π Photo on pp. 28–34 Tall purple stems. Creamy flowers, June and July. Seed ◊ with their lavender, white, pink or blue flowers in from southwestern Wisconsin. To 72” Í∏ ˜ N213 Thimbleberry Rubus parviflorus ¥ Toxic to humans ∏Ó April. Liver-colored leaves persist through winter. —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Tolerates most soils; prefers moist alkaline soils. Best in half shade. 1.5” white flowers, followed by edible N198 Round-Lobed, H. americana—Tennessee plant N206 Merrybells Uvularia grandiflora source. 5” π˜ —in a 2.5” pot $4.00 red fruits. Thornless. Seed from southern St. Louis Clump forming perennial. Bright yellow nodding County, Minn. 6–12” Í∏ ´˜ —in a 4” pot $6.00 N199 Sharp-Lobed, H. acutiloba ß—Wisconsin source. blooms with twisted petals. Easy and desirable for cul- ß 5” ˜ —in a 4.5” pot $9.00 tivation. Tennessee plant source. 12–24” Ó˜ N214 Trillium Trillium grandiflorum N200 Jack-in-the-Pulpit Arisaema triphyllum —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 Also called Wake-Robin. Give trilliums a rich, deep, rather moist soil. Very showy large white blossoms N207 Milkweed, Poke Asclepias exaltata One of the easiest native plants to cultivate. Native to April-May. Flowers fade to pink as they age. Most com- savanna and woodlands in neutral soil. Tuberous root White blooms in June and July. Normal to dry soil. mon and best trillium for cultivation. A colony will last burns mouth severely if tasted. Tennessee plant source. Great for butterflies. Northeastern Iowa seed source. for years. Wisconsin source. 12–15” Í∏Ó Â˜¥ Í∏Ó ˜¥ 12–36” —in a 2.5” pot $4.00 36–72” Í∏∫ ˜¥ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 ß N201 Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium reptans Phlox, Woodland Phlox divaricata N215 Wintergreen Gaultheria procumbens ◊ Very pretty light blue, bell-shaped flowers in loose Good for the shade border or wildflower garden. Evergreen groundcover known for its red-tinted winter clusters appear on sprawling stems in mid to late Blooms May to June. Moist, well-drained soil. Í∏ leaves and red winter berries with characteristic scent. spring. The foliage looks fresh and green all through N208 Laphamii ß—Blue flowers. Minnesota seed Plant it on shady banks, in rock gardens or along Merrybells the growing season. Likes moist soil. Seed from paths. Requires acid soil; try it under rhododendrons ∏Ó ˜ source. 8–12” π˜ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Clayton, Iowa, and Winona, Minn. 18” or blueberries. Michigan source. 6” ∏Ó ˝Â‰˜ —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —in a 3.5” pot $6.00

Most grasses are showiest in late summer and fall. Many grow in attractive clumps and Grasses provide winter interest as well. They can be used to replace Spikes in containers. Annual Grasses and Sedges

G001 Basket Grass G006 Japanese Blood Grass G011 Quaking Grass, Great ß Oplismenus hirtellus variegatus Imperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’ Briza maxima A trailing foliage plant with white, red and green Spectacular grass whose slender light green leaf blades Graceful, pendant, nodding flowers adding elegance leaves. Excellent in containers or hanging baskets. 6” have garnet red tips. The color spreads downward all and feeling to summer and winter decorations. 18” Í Í∏ç —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 summer until the leaves are blazing crimson by fall. —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 ß Plant in masses or among rocks. Lovely when backlit by ß G002 Bunny Tails Lagurus ovatus early morning or late day sun. May survive in the garden G012 Ruby Grass Fun for children and adults. Fuzzy seed heads on com- with protection. 18” Íç —in a 1 quart pot $6.00 Melinus nerviglumis ‘Savannah’ pact grass. Drought-tolerant. 20” Í The grass isn’t pink—it’s the flowers! Also known as G007 Love Grass Eragrostis spectabilis —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 Pink Bubble Grass. Blue-green foliage turns purple-red Misty clouds of pink, tiny seed heads that hover over a G003 Fiber Optic Grass Isolepsis cernuus in the fall. 3-4” ruby pink blooms sitting a foot above mat of twisty green foliage look especially great when the foliage are real showstoppers in the fall. 8-12” Íç It really does look like fiber optic filament, only green! backlit by early or late sun. Foliage turns bronze-red in —six plants in a pack $5.00 A great accent grass. Worth bringing inside for the fall. Try it toward the front of a late summer border. ß winter, because the mature plant develops a “trunk.” May be perennial. Full sun, hot sandy soil best. 36–48” G013 Rush, Curly Juncus ‘Twisted Arrows’ 8–12” Íç —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 Íç —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 Rushes are native to wetlands and stream edges. A great addition to containers or in a damp spot in your Bunny Tails Fountain Grass, Annual G008 Millet Pennisetum ‘Purple Majesty’ garden. This is a straight Juncus ‘Blue Arrows’ and a Pennisetum setaceum Striking in containers or great in the garden, too. Very twisty green Juncus ‘Spiralis’ in one pot. 18–36” Í Wow. Striking grasses for containers or the garden.Í erect blades with dense black seed heads. 36–48” Íç —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 G004 Burgundy Giant ◊ß—Tropical-looking dark Sedge, Annual Carex maroon-purple foliage with burgundy flower G009 Muhly Grass Muhlenbergia capillaris Great in containers or the garden. Í∏ç spikes. Introduced by Longwood Gardens in Puffy, rose-pink cloud of graceful blooms in early fall. ß Pennsylvania. 60” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Try planting with deep pink shrub roses or in a bed of G014 Red Rooster, C. buchanii —Stately red-bronze grass with curled tips. 12–24” G005 Fireworks ◊ß—The first variegated purple groundcover juniper or even as a little hedge. 36-48” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 fountain grass: long stripes of burgundy, hot pink Í∏ç —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 G015 ß and white. New growth is the most vibrant. In G010 Palm Grass, Variegated ◊ Prairie Fire, C. testacea —Mounding with glossy late summer, the flowers look like purple foxtails. leaves that combine russet orange and olive 24” wide 24–30” —in a 4.5” pot $5.00 Setaria palmifolia ‘Variegata’ green. It looks amazing with cushion spurge Long wide pleated leaves with bright white central ‘Bonfire’ or any purple or maroon-leaved plant. stripe and edges on thick arching stems that are bur- 12” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 gundy near the base. Attractive bottlebrush spikes late fall. Thrives in summer heat. 36” Í∏ç —in a 3.5” pot $7.00 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 57

Most grasses are showiest in late summer and fall. Many grow in attractive clumps and provide winter interest as well. They can be used to replace Spikes in containers. Grasses Native grasses have their seed source identified and are marked with the native symbol ˜ Perennial Grasses and Sedges G016 Blue Grama Grass ß Feather Reed Grass continued G044 Maiden Grass, Giant ß G057 Sedge, Porcupine Carex hystericina Bouteloua gracilis G029 El Dorado—Gold-centered, variegated Miscanthus giganteus A great front-of-border grass accent that’s also Dominant through the central Great Plains, leaves. —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 An impressive, handsome giant, growing into a good in containers, with tiny porcupine-like ranging east to western Wisconsin. Very good ß 4’ wide tight clump in four to five years. Old bottlebrushes. Good for moist to wet soil and lawn alternative. Low growing, forming attrac- G030 Fescue, Amethyst canes can be used like bamboo for garden variable light conditions. Seed from Winona tive clumps of purplish-green. Seed from Festuca amethystina stakes. 120–144” Í and Houston counties in Minnesota. 12–40” Í∏ ˜ Minnesota. 12” Í∏ ˝˜—in a 2.5” pot $1.50 A most attractive and dwarf ornamental grass —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 G017 Blue Joint Grass ß from the Alps, with dense tufts of glaucous, G045 Northern Sea Oats ß G058 Siberian Melic Grass bristle-like leaves. Dark violet flower-panicles Melica altissima atropurpurea Calamagrostis canadensis in early summer. Clump-forming. 9–12” Í∏Ó Chasmanthium latifolium Bluish leaves with delicate, purplish panicles in —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Graceful arching form. Persistent blooms have a A superb back-of-the-border plant that is easy summer. The Cree used blue joint to make mat- ß fish-like shape. Loosely tufted spreader. 36–60” to grow and can be used for decorative, dried tresses. Clump forming, spreading by rhizomes. G031 Fescue, Bear Skin Í∏Ó —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 arrangements. Pale to mid-green leaves with Wet to normal soil. Seed from Aitkin County, Festuca scoparia ‘Hobbit’ deep purple spikelets that become paler and G046 Oat Grass, Blue ß Í Minn. 36–72” Í∏ ˜ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Compact green needle-like grass works well in fuzzier with age. Clump-forming. 48” Helictotrichon sempervirens ‘Sapphire’ —in a 3.5” pot $5.00 G018 Bluestem, Big ß containers or small-scale rock gardens. Purplish flowers in late summer. Likes well-drained soil. Silver-blue tussocks with gracefully arching G059 Side-oats Grama ß Andropogon gerardi Í∏ plumes. 24” Í∏ 4–6” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Bouteloua curtipendula Known for its “turkey-foot” seed heads. From ß the prairie and savanna. Seed from western Fescue, Dwarf Blue G047 Rush, Blue Arrow A fine upright grass whose flowers align on one Minnesota. 60–96” Í∏ ˜ Festuca ovina glauca Juncus inflexus ‘Blue Arrow’ side of stem. Tolerates dry soil. Prefers sun. —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Soft tufts provide contrast in the perennial bor- Narrow, straight blue-gray leaves in a stiff Clump-forming. Seed from Madison County, Í∏ ˜ ß der. Silver-blue leaves. Also for edging or clump, ideal for containers where structure is Iowa. 12–36” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 G019 Bluestem, Little Í∏ ground cover. Good drainage. Clump-form- needed. 24” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 G060 Sweet Grass Hierochloe odorata ß Schizachyrium scoparium ing.Í A favorite for ornamental and naturalized land- G048 Rush, Common Juncus effusus Likes moist to wet soil. Sacred plant for Native G032 ß—10–16” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 scapes. Prefers sun. Clump-forming. Seed from Tall tubular leaves on wetland plants. Clump- Americans. Used as incense and in braiding and western Minnesota. 12–36” Í∏ ˜ G033 Elijah Blue ß—Considered the best blue forming. Southeastern Minnesota seed source. basket-weaving. Spreads. Seed from Wisconsin Í∏ ˜ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 fescue. Maintains good color during sum- 36–48” Í˜ —six plants in a pack $11.00 and Illinois. 12–24” mer. 10” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 G020 Bottlebrush Grass ß Rush, Corkscrew Juncus Switch Grass Panicum virgatum Hystrix patula Fountain Grass Pennisetum Aptly named curly green foliage. Likes to be Delicate feathery seed heads. Prefers light soil. Clump-forming grass with tall spikes that look A garden favorite. Clump-forming.Í∏ kept moist, either in a container or planted in the garden, but anything from putting its pot in Clump-forming.Í like bottlebrushes. A must for forest restora- G034 P. alopecuroides ß—Graceful, arching a dish of water, to keeping its crown 1–6” under ß tions and shady perennial gardens. Seed from foliage in silver-purple. Bristly fruit heads. G061 Seed from western Minnesota. — Í∏Ó ˜ water, to just watering it well seems to work. It Rock County, Wis. 36” 40–60” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Delicate feathery seed heads. Prefers light —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 even did well in our State Fair garden, which is soil. 36–60” ˜ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 G035 Hameln, P. alopecuroides—Early flowering very well drained. Cut back the old stems in ß G021 Brome, Kalm’s Bromus kalmii dwarf fountain grass with copper-tan late winter so that fresh green corkscrews will G062 Shenandoah —Most compact and con- Drooping bronze to silver seedheads. Tolerates seedheads. Yellow fall color. 24–36” emerge in spring. Looks great planted with trolled growth. Very hardy. Red by mid- —in a 1 quart pot $7.00 coleus, elephant ears, cannas, and papyrus. summer. 36” many soils and light conditions. Very good ◊ß grower for shady sites. 12–36” Í∏ ˜ Fantastic in flower arrangements.Í∏ å G063 Prairie Sky —Intense metallic blue G036 Indian Grass foliage, narrow upright blue stems with —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 ß Sorghastrum nutans ß G049 Blue Medusa, J. inflexus —Also called bluish seed heads. 36” G022 Bur-Reed, Giant ◊ ‘Afro.’ Dusty blue-green foliage. Two-foot —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Good grass for gardens. Striking and highly tac- wide clumps resemble a dish of blue Sparganium eurycarpum ◊ß tile, with silky gold/yellow/brown seedheads. spaghetti. 15” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 G064 Prairie Fire —The spring foliage Round, bur-like flower heads and strap-like Tolerates dry soil. Clump-forming. Seed from emerges blue-green but the tips quickly leaves. The stems bend as each flower head western Minnesota. 36–72” Í∏ G050 Spiralis, J. effusus—Chartreuse in spring. develop their hallmark wine-red col- develops along its length, giving them a very ˜ —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 12–18” —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 oration. Later, as flowering starts, the interesting zigzag appearance. Offers good food G037 Japanese Forest Grass ß G051 Rush, Path Juncus tenuis ß leaves bend and curl, creating the image and habitat for wildfowl. Perfect for a pond of red ribbons with rosy panicles above. edge or any marshy spot. 72” Í˜ Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ Very vigorous bright green tubular blades in 48–60” —in a 1 quart pot $6.00 dense clumps. Grows anywhere including com- —six plants in a pack $11.00 Weeping gold blades streaked with green that ß turn intense pink in fall. Best color in part pacted soil, and will spread to form a ground G065 Tufted Hair Grass G023 Cord Grass, Prairie shade. Clump-forming. 12” Í∏Ó π cover. Seed from Crow Wing County, Minn. Deschampsia caespitosa Í∏ ˝˜ Spartina pectinata —in a 4.5” pot $9.00 6–14” —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Narrow green blades with nice mounding habit. Attractive foliage with a succulent appearance. G038 June Grass Koeleria macrantha ß G052 Sedge, Gray’s Carex grayi Beige mops of flowers ripen to airy seed heads. Native to wetlands and floodplains; can be Prefers moist shade. Clump-forming. 12” Large showy seed heads like spiky maces. grown in a water garden. Graceful, weeping Clump-forming grass, most commonly found Í∏Ó —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Originally found in moist shade, but will grow in clumps take on rich golden tints in fall. growing in dry sandy soils. Low-grower suitable many locations. Good for flower arrangements, Vigorous and spreading. Seed from Winona for edging native restoration plantings. Seed G066 Tufted Hair Grass, too. Commercial seed source. Clump-forming. County, Minn. 48–84” Í˜ from Columbia County, Wis. 12–24” Í∏ ˜ Variegated ß◊ 24–30” Í∏ ˜ —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Deschampsia caespitosa ‘Northern Lights’ G024 Dropseed, Giant Maiden Grass Miscanthus sinensis G053 Sedge, Ice Dance This “fairy wand grass” offers a tuft of creamy Carex morrowii ‘Ice Dance’ white striped leaves with a blush of pink on Sporobolus wrightii Clump-forming grass from Asia with prominent Í White edges on arching green leaves. Vigorous. new growth. Foliage turns golden with coral Stunning branched, feathery seedheads, the seed heads. Clump-forming. 12” Í∏ tips in the fall. Striking when combined with flower stems are up to 7’ tall! Arching, 36–48” G039 ß Flame Grass, M. sinensis purpurascens — —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 ferns and hostas. Prefers moist soil and shade leaves. Vigorous, clumping, drought-tolerant Wider gray-green foliage turns brilliant from the afternoon sun. 36” Í∏ once established. A great “see-through” plant. red-orange in fall. Narrow silvery plumes G054 Sedge, Palm Carex muskingumensis —in a 2.5” pot $2.00 36–84” Í∏ å —in a 1 quart pot $8.00 in mid-summer. 36–48” This Great Lakes native is one of the tallest G040 ß G067 Vanilla Grass G025 Dropseed, Northern ß M. sinensis —Upright plants with grace- sedges in cultivation. Its graceful weeping ful arching leaves. Tall feathery spikes in Anthoxanthum odoratum Sporobolus heterolepsis foliage and height make it a natural for the mid- August. 72–96” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 dle of a sunny border or as a stand-alone state- Great for potpourri. A European bunchgrass One of nicest native grasses. Grown for its G041 Huron Sunrise ß—Burgundy seed heads ment plant. Spreading. 28” Í∏ ˜ that will establish readily in areas of poor fertil- cloud-like panicles of pink flowers in midsum- that hold up through the winter. 60–72” —in a 2.5” pot $2.50 ity. The scent of this grass made it popular as mer and linear leaves in tight clumps. Seed G042 Silverfeather ß—August bloom time. bedding straw. Widely naturalized in North from western Minnesota. 24–48” ***** Í∏ ˜ G055 Sedge, Palm Variegated ß Í Large silvery white flowers late summer America. Spreading. 12–24” —in a 2.5” pot $1.50 Carex muskingumensis ‘Oehme’ through winter.. 72–96” —in a 2.5” pot $3.00 Feather Reed Grass —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 Golden variegated leaves radiate like palm G068 Woodrush, Greater ß Calamagrostis x acutiflora ß fronds, followed by brown, feather-like fruits on Luzula sylvatica ‘Auslese’ G043 Gold Bar —A show-stopper with dra- separate stems. Excellent cut foliage. Best with Showy, feathery plumes with wheat-colored matic gold striping from top to bottom of good moisture. Spreading. 20” Í∏ç Soft, evergreen tufts are endearing. Thrives in seed heads in fall and winter. Clump-forming. each blade. Exceptionally upright and —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 moist shade. Useful under trees. Forms lush 48–60”Í compact. Very late in the season, bur- mounds. 12” ***** Í∏Ó å gundy inflorescences appear just above G056 Sedge, Pennsylvania G026 Art’s Golden ß—Variegated green and —in a 4.5” pot $6.00 the blades. Great for use in pots and in yellow. Carex pennsylvanica small urban gardens. Needs winter protec- G027 Avalanche ß—Variegated with a wide Good for everywhere from prairies to wood- tion. 36–50” π —in a 4.5” pot $9.00 white stripe in the center of each blade. lands to raingardens. Even good in dry shade, Golden seed heads. and needs no mowing. Grows well under oaks G028 Karl Foerster ß—Great for use as a and with ephemeral wild flowers. Tolerates hedge. Blooms earlier than most tall light foot traffic. Spreading. Seed from southern grasses. The 2001 Perennial Plant of the St. Louis County, Minn. 6–12” Í∏Ó ˜ Year. —in a 3.5” pot $3.00 —three plants in a pack $6.00 58 Friends School Plant Sale • May 7–9, 2010 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Index by Common Name Page numbers listed in BOLD refer to photos of the plant located on pages 28–34 pages of the catalog. A Cactus, Mammilaria, 8 Ferns, Adiantum, Athyrium, Cystopteris, Johnny Jump-ups, Viola, 31, 39 O Sedge, Carex, 56, 57 Abelia, Abelia, 47 Caladium, Caladium, 36 Dryopteris, Matteuccia, Onoclea, Joseph’s Coat, Alternanthera, 39 Oat Grass, Blue, Helictotrichon, 57 Sensitive Plant, Mimosa, 41 Aeonium, Aeonium, 28, 44 Calendula, Calendula, 36 Osmunda 55 June Grass, Koeleria, 57 Obedient Plant, Physostegia, 54 Serviceberry, Amelanchier, 45 Agave, Agave, 44 Campion, Silene, 10, 28 Fern, Japanese Painted, Athyrium, 13 Juniper, Juniperus, 46, 48 Oleander, Nerium, 32, 42 Seven Son Tree, Heptacodium, 34, 48 Agave, Rattlesnake, Manfreda, 44 Candy Corn Flag, Manettia, 25 Fern, Japanese Wood, Dryopteris, 13 Jupiter’s Beard, Centranthus, 15 Olive Tree, Dwarf, Olea, 42 Shallots, Allium, 22 Ageratum, Ageratum, 35 Candy Lily, Pardancanda, 10 Fernleaf Biscuitroot, Lomatium, 6 K Onion, Allium, 22 Shamrock, Purple, Trifolium, 19 Aloe, , 28, 44 Canna, Canna, 36 Fescue, Amethyst, Festuca, 57 Onion, Egyptian Walking, 6 Shoofly Plant, Nicandra, 34, 41 Aloe Kale, Brassica, 21 Allium, Alum Root, 52 Canterbury Bells, Campanula, 10 Fiber Optic Grass, Isolepsis, 56 Onion, Ornamental, 16 Shooting Star, Giant, Dodecatheon, 19 Heuchera, Katsura, Cercidiphyllum, 49 Allium, Alyssum, Perennial, 9 Caraway, Carum, 5 Fig, Turkey, Ficus, 45 Onion, Prairie, 32, 54 Siberian Melic Grass, Melica, 57 Alyssum, Kennilworth Ivy, Cymbalaria, 15 Allium, Alyssum, Sweet, 35 Cardinal Climber, Ipomoea, 25 Fir, Abies, 49 Orange, Satsuma Mandarin, Side-oats Grama, Bouteloua, 57 Lobularia, Kentucky Coffeetree, Gymnocladus, 49 Citrus, Amaranth, Amaranthus, 35 Cardinal Flower, Lobelia, 53 Firecracker Flower, Crossandra, 37 42 Silver Sticks, Calocephalus, 41 Cardoon, Cynara, 36 Firecracker Vine, Mina, 25, 30 Kinnikinnick, Arctostaphyllos, 53 Skullcap, Baikal, Scuttelaria, 19 Anemone, Anemone, 8, 9 Kiss-Me-Over-the-Garden-Gate, Orchid Cactus, Epiphyllum, 44 Angel Mist, 35 Carrion Flower, Stapelia, 8 Firethorn, Solanum, 30, 37 Oregano, 7 Sky Vine, Thunbergia, 25, 40 Angelonia, Polygonum, 39 Origanum, Angel’s Trumpet, , 42 Carrots, Daucus, 21 Flame Flower, Celosia, 37 Oregano, Cuban, 7 Smokebush, Cotinus, 47 Brugmansia Kiwi, Hardy, Actinidia, 45 Plectranthus, Angel’s Trumpet, , 35 Cassia, Popcorn, Cassia, 36 Flamingo Flower, Celosia, 37 Oregano, Hop-Flowered, Snakeroot, Chocolate, Eupatorium, 55 Datura Kohlrabi, Brassica, 21 Origanum, Angelica, Angelica, 9, 52 Castor Bean, Ricinus, 28, 36 Flax, Linum, 13, 30, 37 16, 32 Snapdragon, Antirrhinum, 34, 40, 41 Apple, Malus, 45 Catalpa, Catalpa, 49 Flax, New Zealand, Phormium, 37 L Oregano, Mexican, Poliomintha, 7 Snapdragon, Climbing, Asarina, 25 Apricot, Prunus, 45 Catmint, Nepeta, 10, 11 Fleeceflower, Persicaria, 13, 30 Labrador Tea, Ledum, 53 Snow in Summer, Cerastium 19 Arborvitae, Thuja, 46, 47 Catnip, Nepeta, 5 Flour Dust Plant, 44 Laceshrub, Stephanandra, 48 P Snowball, Viburnum, 34, 47, 48 Pachysandra, 16 Arrowhead, Sagittaria, 20 Cattail, Dwarf, Typha, 20 Foamflower, Tiarella, 13, 30 Lady’s Mantle, Alchemilla, 15 Pachysandra, Snowberry, Symphoricarpos, 34, 48 Painted Tongue, , 40 Arrowwood, Viburnum, 46 Cauliflower, Brassica, 21, 28 Foamy Bells, Heucherella, 13, 30 Lady’s Slipper, Cypripedium, 8, 31 Salpiglossis Solomon’s Seal, Polygonatum, 19 Palm Grass, , 56 Artichoke, Globe, Cynara, 35 Celeriac, Apium, 21 Forget-Me-Nots, Myosotis, 13 Lady’s Tresses, Spiranthes, 15 Setaria Sorrel, French, Rumex, 7 Palm, Umbrella, 20 Arugula, Eruca, 21 Celery, Apium, 5, 21 Forsythia, Forsythia, 30, 48 Lamb’s Ear, Stachys, 15 Cyperus, Speedwell, Veronica, 19 Pansy, , 40 Asparagus, Asparagus, 21 Centaury, Centaurium, 36 Forsythia, White, Abeliophyllum, 48 Lamium, Lamium, 15, 31 Viola Spiderflower, Cleome, 34, 41 Papalo, 7 Asparagus, Vining, Asparagus, 26 Cereus, Monstrose, Cereus, 44 Fountain Grass, Pennisetum, 56, 57 Lantana, Lantana, 39 Porophyllum, Spiderwort, Tradescantia, 19, 55 Papaya, 42 Aspen, Quaking, Populus, 49 Chamomile, German, Matricaria, 5 Four O’Clocks, Mirabilis, 8, 30, 37 Larch, Larix, 50 Carica, Spikenard, American, Aralia, 7 Papyrus, , 20, 32, 42 Aster, Aster, 9, 52, 55 Chandelier Plant, Kalanchoe, 44 Foxglove, Digitalis, 13 Larkspur, Delphinium, 39, 53 Cyperus Spikes, Dracaena, 41 Parsley, 7 Astilbe, Astilbe, 9 Chard, Swiss, Beta, 21 Fringetree, White, Chionanthus, 30, Lavender, Lavandula, 6 Petroselinum, Spindle Tree, Euonymus, 34, 47 Partridge Pea, 54 Avens, Geum, 9 Cherry, Bush, Prunus, 45 46 Lavender Cotton, Santolina, 6 Chamaecrista, Spiny Star, Coryphantha, 19 Pasque Flower, 16, 33, 54 Azalea, Lights, Rhododendron, 28, 46 Cherry, Pie, Prunus, 45 Fuchsia, Fuchsia, 37, 40 Lavender Scallops, Kalanchoe, 44 Anemone, Spirea, Ash Leaf, Sorbaria, 19, 34 Passion Flower, 25 Chinese Lanterns, Physalis, 11 Fumeroot, Ferny, Corydalis, 13 Leadplant, Amorpha, 31, 53 Passiflora, Spirea, Blue, Caryopteris, 34, 47, 49 Patchouli, 7 B Chinese Red Noodle Bean, Vigna, 25 Leather Leaf, Camaedaphne, 48 Pogostemon, Spirea, Japanese, Spirea, 49 Baby’s Breath, 9 G Peach, Hardy, 45 Gypsophila, Chitalpa, Chitalpa, 46 Leeks, Allium, 21 Prunus, Spruce, Picea, 50 Bachelor’s Buttons, , 9, 35 Garlic, Allium, 6 Peanuts, 21 Centaurea Chives, Garlic, Allium, 5 Lemon Balm, Melissa, 6 Arachis, Spurge, Euphorbia, 19, 34, 41 Bacopa, 35, 40 Garlic Vine, Cydista, 25, 29 Pearly Everlasting, 33, 54 Sutera, Chocolate Flower, Berlandiera, 11 Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon, 6 Anaphalis, Squash, Cucurbita, 22, 34 Balloon Flower, 9 Garlic, Elephant, Allium, 6 Pentas, , 40 Platycodon, Chocolate Vine, Akebia, 26 Leopard’s Bane, Doronicum, 15 Pentas Staghorn, Kalanchoe, 44 Bamboo, 46 Gas Plant, Dictamnus, 13, 30 Peony, , 8, 16, 33 Phyllostachys, Chokeberry, Aronia, 46 Lettuce, Lactuca, 21, 22 Paeonia lactiflora Star of Lundi, Pachypodium, 44 Banana, , 28, 42 Gaura, Gaura, 30, 37 Pepper, Ornamental, , 33, 40 Musa Chokecherry, Prunus, 49 Licorice Plant, Helichrysum, 39 Capsicum Stevia, Stevia, 7 Baneberry, , 55 Gazania, Gazania, 30, 38 Peppers, , 23, 33 Actaea Cigar Flower, Cuphea, 28, 36 Ligularia, Ligularia, 16, 31 Capsicum Stocks, Matthiola, 41 Barberry, , 28, 47 Gentian, Gentiana, 13, 30, 53 Perilla, , 40 Berberis Cilantro, Coriandrum, 5 Lilac, Syringa, 46, 48, 50 Perilla Stonecrop, Sedum, 20, 34, 44 Barrenwort, , 9 Geranium, Pelargonium, 6, 38, 40 Periwinkle, , 18 Epimedium Cineraria, Pericallis, 29, 36 Lily of the Valley, Convallaria, 16 Vinca Strawberry, Fragaria, 34, 45 Basil, , 5, 28 Geranium, Wild, Geranium, 56 Persian Shield, , 33, 40 Ocimum Cinquefoil, Shrubby, Potentilla, 46 Lily, Lilium, 17, 31, 53 Strobilanthes String of Pearls, Senecio, 40 Basket Grass, 56 Gilia, Globe, Gilia, 30, 38 Peruvian Lily, , 40 Oplismenus, Cinquefoil, Woody, Potentilla, 11 Lime, Citrus, 6, 42 Alstroemeria Sumac, Rhus, 34, 47, 49 Baskets, 40 Ginger, Variegated Shell, Alpinia, 42 Petunia, , 40, 41 Clematis, Clematis, 11, 25, 26, 29 Lingonberry, Vaccinium, 45 Petunia Sun Daisy, Osteospermum, 34, 42 Bat Face, 35 Ginger, White, Hedychium, 42 Petunia, Wild, 54 Cuphea, Clover, Red Feather, Trifolium, 11 Lion’s Ears, Leonotis, 39 Ruellia, Sundrops, Oenothera, 19 Bay Laurel, 5 Ginger, Wild, Asarum, 56 Phlox, Creeping, , 18 Laurus, Cockscomb, Celosia, 29, 36 Lisianthus, Eustoma, 39 Phlox Sunflower, Helianthus, 19, 34, 42 Bayberry, 46 Globe Amaranth, Gomphrena, 38 Phlox, Garden, 33, 54 Myrica, Cohosh, Actaea, 11 Living Baseball, Euphorbia, 44 Phlox, Sunflower, Early, Heliopsis, 55 Beans, 21 Globe Flower, Trollius, 13 Phlox, Meadow, 54 Phaseolus, Coleus, Solenostemon, 29, 36, 40 Living Stones, Lithops, 31, 44 Phlox, Sweet Annie, Artemisia, 7 Bear’s Breeches, 9 Gloriosa Lily, Gloriosa, 25, 30 Phlox, Prairie, 54 Acanthus, Collards, Brassica, 21 Lobelia, Lobelia, 39, 40, 53 Phlox, Sweet Grass, Hierochloe, 57 Beardtongue, 9, 35, 52 Glory Bower Vine, Eccremocarpus, 25 Phlox, Woodland, 33, 56 Penstemon, Columbine, Aquilegia, 11, 55 Locust, Robinia, 32, 46 Phlox, Sweet Pea, Lathyrus, 19, 26 Beauty Bush, , 28, 47 Gloxinia, Creeping, Lophospermum, 38 Pickerel Rush, 20 Kolkwitzia Columbine, Dwarf, Aquilegia, 11 Loosestrife, Bronze, Lysimachia, 53 Pontederia, Sweet Potato, Ipomoea, 22 Bee Balm, 9, 28, 52 Goatsbeard, Aruncus, 13, 30 Pincushion Flower, , 18 Monarda, Compass Plant, Silphium, 53 Lovage, Levisticum, 6 Scabiosa Sweet Potato Vine, Ipomoea, 42 Beech, 49 Golden Dewdrop, Duranta, 38 Pine, 8, 33, 47, 50 Fagus, Coneflower, Echinacea, 11, 29, 53, 55 Love Grass, Eragrostis, 56 Pinus, Sweet William, Dianthus, 19 Beets, , 21 Golden Rain Tree, Koelreuteria, 49 Pineapple Weed, 7 Beta Coneflower, Yellow, Ratibida, 53 Love-in-a-Mist, Nigella, 32, 39 Matricaria, Sweet Woodruff, Galium, 19 Begonia, 8, 28, 35, 40 Goldenrod, Solidago, 53, 56 Pink Mulla Mulla, 33, 40 Begonia, Cook with Chicken, Makes Body Love-in-a-Puff, Cardiospermum, 25, 32 Ptilotus, Sweetfern, Comptonia, 47 Bell Vine, Purple, 25 Goldfish Plant, Hypocyrta, 38 Pinks, , 18, 33, 41 Rhodochiton, Strong, 5 Love Lies Bleeding, Amaranthus, 39 Dianthus Switch Grass, Panicum, 57 Bellflower, 9, 52 Gooseberry, Ribes, 45 Pinks, Yellow Beauty, 18 Campanula, Copperleaf, Acalypha, 37 Lungwort, Pulmonaria, 16 Dianthus, Bells of Ireland, 35 Gooseneck, Purple, Lysimachia, 13 Plantain, Pale Indian, 54 T Moluccella, Coral Bells, Heuchera, 11, 29 Lupine, Lupinus, 32, 39, 54 Cacalia, Bergamot, Wild, Monarda, 52 Cord Grass, Spartina, 57 Gourd, Snake, Trichosanthes, 21 Plum, Prunus, 45 Tamarack, Larix, 50 Betony, Big, Stachys, 10 Coreopsis, Coreopsis, 11, 12, 29, 37, Grape, Vitis, 45 M Polka Dot, Hypoestes, 41 Tansy, Tanacetum, 19 Birch, Dakota Pinnacle, Betula, 49 53 Ground Cherry, Physalis, 21 Magnolia, Magnolia, 47, 50 Pomegranate, Punica, 33, 42 Tarragon, French, Artemisia, 7 Birdsfoot Trefoil, Lotus, 10 Coriander, Vietnamese, Persicaria, 5 Guava, Pineapple, Feijoa, 30, 42 Maiden Grass, Miscanthus, 32, 57 Popcorn, Strawberry, Zea, 22 Tarragon, Mexican, Tagetes, 7 Bishop’s Cap, Mitella, 55 Corn, Zea, 21 H Maiden’s Wreath, Francoa, 16, 32 Poppy, Papaver, 18, 33, 41 Tarragon, Russian, Artemisia, 7 Bitter Melon, Momordica, 21 Cosmos, Cosmos, 29, 37 Malabar Spinach, Basella, 22, 32 Poppy, Blue, Meconopsis, 18 Thimbleberry, Rubus, 56 Harebells, Campanula, 53 Thimbleweed, Anemone, 55 Bitter Root, Lewisia, 10 Cow’s Hooves, Peperomia, 44 Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick, Maltese Cross, Lychnis, 16 Poppy, California, Eschscholzia, 41 Bittersweet, 26 Poppy, Wood, 56 Thistle, Ghost, Onopordum, 19, 34 Celastrus, Crabapple, Sargent, Malus, 49 Corylus, 49 Mandevilla, White, Mandevilla, 42 Stylophorum, Black Varnish, , 28, Porcelain Berry, 26 Thistle, Globe, Echinops, 19 Pseuderanthemum Cranesbill, Geranium, 12, 29 Hawaiian Ti, Cordyline, 42 Maple, Flowering, Abutilon, 32, 39 Ampelopsis, 35 Potato, Blue, 22 Thyme, Thymus, 7, 19 Crassula, Crassula, 44 Hazelnut, American, Corylus, 45 Maple, Japanese, Acer, 50 Solanum, Black-Eyed Susan, 10, 28, Prairie Clover, Purple, 33, 54 Toad Lily, Tricyrtis, 19, 20, 34 Rudbeckia, Crown of Thorns, Euphorbia, 44 Heartleaf, Bergenia, 13 Maple, Shantung, Acer, 50 Dalea, 35, 52 Cucumbers, Cucumis, 21 Marigold, Tagetes, 32, 39 Prairie Smoke, Geum, 54 Tobacco, Flowering, Nicotiana, 42, 43 Helen’s Flower, Helenium, 13, 30, 38, Tobacco, Purple, Iochroma, 43 Black-Eyed Susan Vine, Thunbergia, Cuke-nuts, Melothria, 21, 29, 53 Marjoram, Origanum, 6 Prickly Pear, Opuntia, 33, 54 25, 28, 40 Primrose, , 18 Tomato, Lycopersicon, 23, 24 Culantro, Eryngium, 5 Heliotrope, Heliotropium, 38 Marsh Marigold, Caltha, 32, 54 Primula Blackberry, 45, 55 Princess Pine, South African, Tomatillo, Physalis, 22 Rubus, Culver’s Root, Veronicastrum,12, 53 Hellebore, Helleborus, 14, 30, 38 Marshmallow, Alcea, 6 Blackberry Lily, 10, 28, 44 Tong Ho, Chrysanthemum, 7 Belamcanda, Cumin, Cuminum, 5 Hemlock, Dwarf, Tsuga, 30, 48, 49 Masterwort, Astrantia, 16, 32, Crassula, Blackberry, Dwarf Red, 55 Propeller Plant, 44 Trillium, Trillium, 20, 34, 56 Rubus, Cumin, Black, Nigella, 5 Hen and Chicks, Sempervivum, 14, 31 May Apple, Podophyllum, 56 Crassula, Blanket Flower, 10, 28 Pumpkin, 22 Trumpet Creeper, Campsis, 26 Gaillardia, Cup and Saucer Vine, Cobaea, 25 Hen and Chicks, Mini, Jovibarba, 14 May Flower, Maianthemum, 56 Cucurbita, Blazing Star, 10, 28, 52 Pussy Willow, Black, 33, 50 Trumpet Flower, Scarlet, Ipomopsis, 20 Liatris, Cup Flower, Nierembergia, 37 Hepatica, Hepatica, 31, 56 Maypop, Passiflora, 32, 45 Salix, Bleeding Heart, , 10 Pussytoes, 18, 54 Tuberose, Polyanthes, 43 Dicentra Cup Plant, Silphium, 53 Hibiscus, Hibiscus, 14, 31, 38, 42, 46 Meadow Rue, Thalictrum, 16, 32, 56 Antennaria, Bleeding Heart Vine, Dicentra, 26 Cupid’s Dart, Catananche, 12 Meadowfoam, Limnanthes, 32, 40 Tufted Hair Grass, Descampsia, 57 Hibiscus, Australian Blue, Alyogyne, Q Turmeric, Curcuma, 7 Bleeding Heart, Climbing, Adlumia, Currant, Ribes, 45 31, 38 Melon, Cucumis, 22 26 Quaking Grass, Briza, 56 Tunic Flower, Petrorhagia, 20 Curry Plant, Helichrysum, 5 Holly, Oregon Grape, Mahonia, 46 Merrybells, Uvularia, 56 Bleeding Heart, Yellow, Queen of the Prairie, Filipendula, 54 Turtlehead, Chelone, 20, 55 Cycad, Cycas revoluta, 42 Hollyhock, Alcea, 14 Mesclun, 22 , 10, 28 Quince, Chaenomeles, 48 Tw i n s p u r, Diascia, 34, 43 Pseudofumaria Cyclamen, Cyclamen, 12 Hollyhock, French, Malva, 14, 31 Mexican Hat, Ratibida, 54 Bloodroot, 8, 55 Sanguinaria, Cypress, False, Chamaecyparis, 48 Hollyhock, Mini, Sidalcea, 14 Mexican Heather, Cuphea, 40 R V Blue Grama Grass, 57 Bouteloua, Cypress, Russian, Microbiota, 46 Honey Bush, Melianthus, 31, 38 Mexican Sunflower, Tithonia, 32, 40 Raddichio, Raddichio, 22 Vanilla Grass, Anthoxanthum, 57 Blue Joint Grass, Calamagrostis, 57 D Honeyberry, Lonicera, 45 Milk Thistle, Silybum, 6 Radish, Raphanus, 22 Verbena, Verbena, 34, 40, 43 Blue-Eyed Grass, Sisyrinchium, 52 Milk Vetch, Canadian, Astragalus, 54 Rain Garden, 53 Dahlia, Dahlia, 29, 37 Honeysuckle, Lonicera, 26, 31 Verbena, Lemon, Aloysia, 7 Bluebells, Mertensia, 55 Milkweed, Blue-Flowered, Tweedia, Raisin Bush, Viburnum, 33, 47 Daisy Fleabane, Erigeron, 12 Hops, Humulus, 26 Ver vain, Verbena, 20, 55 Blueberry, Vaccinium, 45 40 Raspberry, Rubus, 45 Daisy, African, Argyranthemum, 29, Hornbeam, Columnar, Carpinus, 49 Vietnamese Balm, Elsholtzia, 7 Bluestar, Amsonia, 10 Milkweed, Asclepias, 54, 56 Ratstripper, Paxistima, 18 37 Horseradish, Armoracia, 6 Vinca, Catharanthus, 43 Bluestem, Big, Andropogon, 57 Millet, Pennisetum, 56 Rattlesnake Master, Eryngium, 33, 55 Daisy, Blue-Eyed, Arctotis, 29, 37 Horsetail, Equisetum, 20, 31 Vinca Vines, Vinca, 43 Bluestem, Little, Schizachyrium, 57 Million Bells, Calibrachoa, 40 Red Hot Poker, Kniphofia, 18 Daisy, Dahlberg, Thymophylla, 37 Hosta, Hosta, 15 Violet, Viola, 20, 55 Bok Choi, Brassica, 21 Mint, Mentha, 6 Red Shiso, Perilla, 7, 33 Daisy, Gerbera, Gerbera, 29, 37 Huckleberry, Gaylussacia, 45 Viper’s Bugloss, Echium, 20 Borage, Borago officinalis, 5 Mint, Lemon, Monarda, 6 Redbud, Cercis, 50 Daisy, Shasta, Leucanthemum, 12, 29 Hummingbird Mint, Agastache, 14, Virgin’s Bower, Clematis, 26 Bottlebrush Buckeye, Aesculus, 46 Mint, Mountain, Pycnanthemum, 54 Redwood, Dawn, Metasequoia, 50 Daisy, Snowland, Chrysanthemum, 37 38 Voodoo Lily, 8 Bottlebrush Grass, Hystrix, 57 Mistflower, Eupatorium, 16 Redwood, Giant, Sequoiadendron, 8 Daisy, Thread Petal, Inula, 12 Hyacinth Bean, Dolichos, 25 Bougainvillea, Bougainvillea, 40 Mockorange, Philadelphus, 47 Rhododendron, Rhododendron, 33, 46 W Daylily, Hemerocallis, 12, 29 Hyacinth, Water, Eichornia, 20 Bowman’s Root, Gillenia, 10, 28 Money Plant, Lunaria, 16 Rhubarb, Rheum, 22 Wahoo, Euonymus, 34, 50 Delphinium, Delphinium, 12, 13 Hydrangea, Hydrangea, 31, 46, 48 Boxwood, Buxus, 48 Moneywort, Lysimachia, 16 Rhubarb, Ornamental, Rheum, 18 Watermelon, Citrullus, 22 Desert Rose, Adenium, 8 Hydrangea, Climbing, Hydrangea, 26 Bridal Veil Bush, Spirea, 48 Monk’s Pepper, Vitex, 16, 32, Rock Cress, Arabis, 18 Weigela, Weigela, 47, 49 Dew Plant, Oscularia, 29, 44 Hyssop, Agastache, 53 Broccoli, Brassica, 21, 28 Monkey Flower, Mimulus, 40, 54 Rock Rose, Helianthemum, 18 Willow, Salix, 8, 34, 49, 50 Dichondra, Dichondra, 37 Hyssop, Pink, Hyssopus, 6 Brome, Fringed, Bromus, 57 Monkey Puzzle Tree, Araucaria, 8, 32 Rock Thyme, Acinos, 18 Winterberry, Ilex, 34, 49 Dill, Bouquet, Anethum, 5 Broom, Genista, 48 I Monkshood, Aconitum, 16 Rockfoil, Saxifraga, 18 Wintercreeper, Euonymus, 20 Dock, Bloody, Rumex, 13, 29, Browallia, Browallia, 35 Ice Plant, Delosperma, 14 Monkshood Vine, Ampelopsis, 26 Rose Mallow, Hibiscus, 18 Wintergreen, Gaultheria, 34, 56 Dock, Prairie, Silphium, 53 Brown-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia, 28, 52 Impatiens, Impatiens, 8, 31, 38, 40 Moonflower, Climbing, Ipomoea, 25 Rose Pincushion, Mammilaria, 8 Wishbone Flower, Torenia, 43 Dogwood, Cornus, 30, 46, 48, 49 Brunnera, Heartleaf, Brunnera, 10 Indian Grass, Sorghastrum, 57 Morning Glory, Ipomoea, 25 Rosemary, Rosmarinus, 7 Wisteria, Wisteria, 26 Dropseed, Sporobolus, 57 Brush-Cherry, Eugenia, 42 Indian Paintbrush, Castilleja, 31, 53 Moss Rose, Portulaca, 32, 40 Roseroot, Rhodiola, 18, 33, Witch Alder, Fothergilla, 8, 34, 47 Dusty Miller, Senecio, 37 Brussels Sprouts, Brassica, 21 Indigo, Amorpha, 53 Moss, Irish, Minuartia, 16 Roses, Rosa, 33, 51 Witchhazel, Hamamelis, 49 Dutchman’s Pipe, Aristalochia, 8 Bugleweed, Ajuga, 10 Indigo, Blue, Baptisia, 14 Mother-of-Millions, Kalanchoe, 44 Royal Catchfly, Silene, 33, 55 Woodrush, Greater, Luzula, 57 Bugloss, Anchusa, 10 E Indigo, White Wild, Baptisia, 53 Muhly Grass, Muhlenbergia, 56 Ruby Grass, Melinus, 56 Bunchberry, 28, 55 Y Cornus, Echeveria, Echeveria, 8, 29, 44 Indigo, Yellow, Thermopsis, 14 Mulberry, Weeping, Morus, 8 Rue Anemone, Anemonella, 56 Bunny Tails, 56 Yarrow, Achillea, 34, 55 Lagurus, Edamame, Glycine, 21 Iris, Iris, 14, 53 Mullein, Verbascum, 16 Rush, Juncus, 56, 57 Bur-Reed, 57 Yellow Archangel, Lamiastrum, 20 Sparganium, Eggplant, Solanum, 21 Ironweed, Vernonia, 53 Mums, Chrysanthemum, 16, 32 Burnet, Menzies’, , 10 S Yellow Hardhead, Centaurea, 20, 34, Sanguisorba Elderberry, Sambucus, 48 Ivy, Boston, Parthenocissus, 26 Mustard Greens, Brassica, 22 Bush Clover, 10 Sage, Culinary, Salvia, 7 Yellow Horn, Xanthoceras, 34, 47 Lespedeza, Elephant Ears, Alocasia, 42 Ivy, English, Hedera, 38 Buttercup, 10 N Sage, Salvia, 18, 19, 41 Yerba Buena, Clinopodium, 7 Ranunculus, Elephant Ears, Colocasia, 30, 42 Ivy, German, Senecio, 38 Butterfly Bush, 10, 36 Nasturtium, Tropaeolum, 25, 32, 40 Sage, Prairie, Artemisia, 55 Yucca, Dwarf, Yucca, 20 Buddleia, Elephant Ears, Xanthosoma, 30, 42 Butterfly Flower, 28, 36 J Nemesia, Nemesia, 40 Sage, Russian, Perovskia, 19 Asclepias, Elkhorn, Rhombophyllum, 44 Z Butterfly Garden 53 Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Arisaema, 56 New Jersey Tea, Ceanothus, 54 Saint John’s Wort, Hypericum, 55 , Elm, Miniature, Ulmus, 8 Zebra Plant, Haworthia, 44 Butterfly Weed, 28, 52 Jacob’s Ladder, Polemonium, 14, 56 New Zealand Brass Buttons, Salvia, Annual, Salvia, 33, 41 Asclepias, Epazote, Chenopodium, 5 Zinnia, Zinnia, 34, 43 Jade Tree, Crassula, 44 Leptinella, 16, 32, Sandwort, 19 Arenaria, Zinnia, Creeping, Sanvitalia, 43 C F Japanese Blood Grass, Imperata, 56 Ninebark, Physocarpus, 32, 47, 48 Sapphire Tower, Puya, 8, 33, Cabbage Palm, New Zealand, Zucchini, Cucurbita, 22 Fairy Foxglove, Erinus, 13 Japanese Forest Grass, Hakonechloa, Nong Noch, Petriaeovitex, 32, 40 Savory, Winter, Satureja, 7 36 Cordyline, Fairy Thimbles, Campanula, 13 31, 57 Northern Sea Oats, Chasmanthium, 57 Saxifrage, Mukdenia, 19, 33, Cabbage, Flowering, 36 Brassica, Falling Stars, Crocosmia, 30, 37 Jasmine, Brazilian, Mandevilla, 39 Scallions, Allium, 22 Cabbage, 21, 28 Brassica, Fan Flower, Scaevola, 37, 40 Jasmine, Jim’s, 35 Scholar Tree, Sophora, 50 Cactus, Paraguayan Ball, Feather Reed Grass, Calamagrostis, 57 Jasmine, Rock, Androsace, 14 Sea Holly, Eryngium, 19 44 Gymnocalycium, Fennel, Foeniculum, 6 Jewels of Opar, Talinum, 39 Sea Onion, Ornithogalum, 44 Cactus, , 8 Echinocereus Fern, Boston, Nephrolepis, 40 Joe Pye Weed, Eupatorium, 53 Sea Thrift, Armeria, 19 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 7–9, 2010 • Friends School Plant Sale 59

Index by Latin Name Page numbers listed in BOLD refer to photos of the plant located on pages 28–34 pages of the catalog. A Brassica, Broccoli, Bok Choi, Dalea, Prairie Clover, Purple, 33, 54 I Nierembergia, Cup Flower, 37 Salpiglossis, Painted Tongue, 40 Abelia, Abelia, Fragrant, 47 Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Datura, Angel’s Trumpet, 35 Ilex, Winterberry, 34, 49 Nigella, Cumin, Black, 5 Salvia, Sage, Culinary, 7 Abeliophyllum, Forsythia, White, 48 Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Daucus, Carrots, 21 Impatiens, Impatiens, 8, 31, 38, 40 Nigella, Love-in-a-Mist, 32, 39 Salvia, Sage, 18, 19, 33, 41 Abies, Fir, 49 Kohlrabi, Mustard Greens, 21, Delosperma, Ice Plant, 14 Imperata, Japanese Blood Grass, 56 O Sambucus, Elderberry, 48 , Maple, Flowering, 32, 39 22, 28 Delphinium, Delphinium, 12, 13 , Daisy, Thread Petal, 12 Sanguinaria, Bloodroot, 8, 55 Abutilon Inula Ocimum, Basil, 5, 28 Copperleaf, 37 Brassica, Cabbage, Flowering, 36 Delphinium, Larkspur, 39, 53 Tobacco, Purple, 43 Sanguisorba, Burnet, Menzies’, 10 Acalypha, Iochroma, Oenothera, Sundrops, 19 Bear’s Breeches, 9 Briza, Quaking Grass, 33, 56 Deschampsia, Tufted Hair Grass, 57 , Cardinal Climber, 25 Santolina, Lavender Cotton, 6 Acanthus, Ipomoea Olea, Olive Tree, Dwarf, 42 Maple, 50 Bromus, Brome, Fringed, 57 Dianthus, Pinks, 18, 33, 41, 54 Moonflower, Climbing, 25 Sanvitalia, Zinnia, Creeping, 43 Acer, Ipomoea, Onoclea, Fern, Sensitive, 55 , Yarrow, 34, 55 Browallia, Browallia, 35 Dianthus, Sweet William, 19 , Morning Glory, 25 Satureja, Savory, Winter, 7 Achillea Ipomoea Onopordum, Thistle, Ghost, 19, 34 Rock Thyme, 18 Brugmansia, Angel’s Trumpet, 42 Diascia, Twinspur, 34, 43 Sweet Potato, 22 Sauromatum, Voodoo Lily, 8 Acinos, Ipomoea, Oplismenus, Basket Grass, 56 , Monkshood, 16 Brunnera, Brunnera, 10 Dicentra, Bleeding Heart, 10 Sweet Potato Vine, 42 Saxifraga, Rockfoil, 18 Aconitum Ipomoea, Opuntia, Prickly Pear, 33, 54 Actaea, Baneberry, 28, 55 Buddleia, Butterfly Bush, 10, 36 Dicentra, Bleeding Heart Vine, 26 Ipomopsis, Trumpet Flower, Scarlet, Scabiosa, Pincushion Flower, 18 Buxus, Boxwood, 48 Dichondra, Dichondra, 37 Origanum, Oregano, Hop-Flowered, Scaevola, Fan Flower, 37, 40 Actaea, Cohosh, 11 20 16, 32 Kiwi, Hardy, 45 Dictamnus, Gas Plant, 13, 30 Iris, 14, 31, 53 Schizachyrium, Bluestem, Little, 57 Actinidia, C Iris, Origanum, Marjoram, 6 Desert Rose, 8 Digitalis, Foxglove, 13 , Fiber Optic Grass, 56 Scuttelaria, Skullcap, Baikal, 19 Adenium, Cacalia, Plantain, Pale Indian, 54 Isolepsis Origanum, Oregano, 7 Fern, Maidenhair, 55 Dodecatheon, Shooting Star, 19 Sedum, Stonecrop, 20, 34, 44 Adiantum, Caladium, Caladium, 36 Ornithogalum, Sea Onion, 44 Bleeding Heart, Climbing, Dolichos, Hyacinth Bean, 25 J Sempervivum, Hen and Chicks, 14 Adlumia, Calamagrostis, Blue Joint Grass, 57 Oscularia, Dew Plant, 29, 44 26 Doronicum, Leopard’s Bane, 16 Jovibarba, Hen and Chicks, Mini, 14 Senecio, Dusty Miller, 37 Calamagrostis, Feather Reed Grass, 57 Osmunda, Fern, 30, 55 , Aeonium, 28, 44 Dracaena, Spikes, 41 Juncus, Rush, 56, 57 Senecio, Ivy, German, 38 Aeonium Calendula, Calendula, 36 Osteospermum, Sun Daisy, 34, 42 Bottlebrush Buckeye, 46 Dryopteris, Fern, Wood, 55 Juniperus, Juniper, 46, 48 Senecio, String of Pearls, 40 Aesculus, Calibrachoa, Million Bells, 40 , Hummingbird Mint, 14, Duranta, Golden Dewdrop, 38 Sequoiadendron, Redwood, Giant, 8 Agastache Calocephalus, Silver Sticks, 41 K P 37 Setaria, Palm Grass, 56 Caltha, Marsh Marigold, 32, 54 E Kalanchoe, Chandelier Plant, 44 Pachypodium, Star of Lundi, 44 Hyssop, 53 Sidalcea, Hollyhock, Mini, 14 Agastache, Campanula, Bellflower, 9, 52 Eccremocarpus, Glory Bower Vine, 25 Kalanchoe, Flour Dust Plant, 44 Pachysandra, Pachysandra, 16 , Agave, 44 Silene, Campion, 10, 32 Agave Campanula, Canterbury Bells, 10 Echeveria, Echeveria, 8, 29, 44 Kalanchoe, Lavender Scallops, 44 Paeonia, Peony, 8, 16, 33 Ageratum, 35 Silene, Royal Catchfly, 33, 55 Ageratum, Campanula, Fairy Thimbles, 13 Echinacea, Coneflower, 11, 29, 53 Kalanchoe, Mother-of-Millions, 44 Panicum, Switch Grass, 57 Bugleweed, 10 Silphium, Compass Plant, 53 Ajuga, Campanula, Harebells, 53 Echinocereus, Cactus, 8 Kalanchoe, Staghorn, 44 Papaver, Poppy, 18, 33, 41 Chocolate Vine, 26 Silphium, Cup Plant, 53 Akebia, Campsis, Trumpet Creeper, 26 Echinops, Thistle, Globe, 19 Kniphofia, Red Hot Poker, 18 Pardancanda, Candy Lily, 10 , Hollyhock, 14 Silphium, Dock, Prairie, 53 Alcea Canna, Canna, 36 Echium, Viper’s Bugloss, 20 Koeleria, June Grass, 57 Parthenocissus, Ivy, Boston, 26 Marshmallow, 6 Silybum, Milk Thistle, 6 Alcea, Capsicum, Peppers, 23, 33 Eichornia, Hyacinth, Water, 20 Koelreuteria, Golden Rain Tree, 49 Passiflora, Passion Flower, 25 Lady’s Mantle, 15 Sisyrinchium, Blue-Eyed Grass, 52 Alchemilla, Capsicum, Pepper, Ornamental, 33, Elsholtzia, Vietnamese Balm, 7 Kolkwitzia, Beauty Bush, 28, 47 Passiflora, Maypop, 32, 45 Chives, 5 Solanum, Eggplant, 21 Allium, 40 Epimedium, Barrenwort, 9 Paxistima, Ratstripper, 18 Garlic, 6 L Solanum, Firethorn, 30, 37 Allium, Cardiospermum, Love-in-a-Puff, 25, 32 Epiphyllum, Orchid Cactus, 44 Pelargonium, Geranium, 6, 38, 40 Garlic, Elephant, 6 Lactuca, Lettuce, 21, 22 Solanum, Potato, Blue, 22 Allium, Carex, Sedge, 56, 57 Equisetum, Horsetail, 20, 31 Pennisetum, Fountain Grass, 56, 57 Leeks, 21 Lagurus, Bunny Tails, 56 Solenostemon, Coleus, 29, 36, 40 Allium, Carica, Papaya, 32, 42 Eragrostis, Love Grass, 56 Pennisetum, Millet, 56 Onion, Scallions, Shallots, Lamiastrum, Yellow Archangel, 20 Solidago, Goldenrod, 53, 56 Allium, Carpinus, Hornbeam, 49 Erigeron, Daisy Fleabane, 12 Penstemon, Beardtongue, 9, 35, 52 22 Lamium, Lamium, 15, 31 Sophora, Scholar Tree, 50 Carum, Caraway, 5 Erinus, Fairy Foxglove, 13 Pentas, Pentas, 40 Onion, Egyptian Walking, 6 Lantana, Lantana, 39 Sorbaria, Spirea, Ash Leaf, 19, 34 Allium, Caryopteris, Spirea, Blue, 34, 47, 49 Eruca, Arugula, 21 Peperomia, Cow’s Hooves, 44 Onion, Ornamental 16 Larix, Larch, 50 Sorghastrum, Indian Grass, 57 Allium, Cassia, Cassia, Popcorn, 28, 36 Eryngium, Culantro, 5 Pericallis, Cineraria, 29, 36 Onion, Prairie, 32, 54 Larix, Tamarack, 50 Sparganium, Bur-Reed, Giant, 57 Allium, Castilleja, Indian Paintbrush, 31, 53 Eryngium, Rattlesnake Master, 33, Perilla, Perilla, 40 Elephant Ears, 30, 42 Lathyrus, Sweet Pea, 19, 26 Spartina, Cord Grass, 57 Alocasia, Catalpa, Catalpa, 49 55 Perilla, Red Shiso, 7, 33 Aloe, 5, 28, 44 Laurus, Bay Laurel, 5 Spiranthes, Lady’s Tresses, Fragrant, Aloe, Catananche, Cupid’s Dart, 12 Eryngium, Sea Holly, 19, 33, 41 Perovskia, Sage, Russian, 19 Verbena, Lemon, 7 Lavandula, Lavender, 6 15 Aloysia, Catharanthus, Vinca, 43 Eschscholzia, Poppy, California, 41 Persicaria, Coriander, Vietnamese, 5 Shell Ginger, 42 Ledum, Labrador Tea, 53 Spirea, Bridal Veil Bush, 48 Alpinia, Ceanothus, New Jersey Tea, 54 Eugenia, Brush-Cherry, 42 Persicaria, Fleeceflower, 13, 30 , Peruvian Lily, 40 Leonotis, Lion’s Ears, 39 Spirea, Spirea, Japanese, 49 Alstroemeria Celastrus, Bittersweet, 26 Euonymus, Spindle Tree, Dwarf, 34, Petriaeovitex, Nong Noch, 32, 40 Joseph’s Coat, 39 Leptinella, New Zealand Brass Sporobolus, Dropseed, 57 Alternanthera, Celosia, Cockscomb, 29, 36 47 Petrorhagia, Tunic Flower, 20 Hibiscus, Australian Blue, Buttons, 16, 32 Stachys, Betony, Big, 10 Alyogyne, Celosia, Flame Flower, 37 Euonymus, Wahoo, 34, 50 Petroselinum, Parsley, 7 31, 38 Lespedeza, Bush Clover, 10 Stachys, Lamb’s Ear, 15 Celosia, Flamingo Flower, 37 Euonymus, Wintercreeper, 20 Petunia, Petunia, 40, 41 Alyssum, Perennial, 9 Leucanthemum, Daisy, Shasta, 12, 29 Stapelia, Carrion Flower, 8 Alyssum, Centaurea, Bachelor’s Buttons, 9, 35 Eupatorium, Joe Pye Weed, 53 Phaseolus, Beans, 21 , Amaranth, 35 Levisticum, Lovage, 6 Stephanandra, Laceshrub, 48 Amaranthus Centaurea, Yellow Hardhead, 20, 34 Eupatorium, Mistflower, 16 Philadelphus, Mockorange, 47 Love Lies Bleeding, 39 Lewisia, Bitter Root, 10 Stevia, Stevia, 7 Amaranthus, Centaurium, Centaury, 36 Eupatorium, Snakeroot, 55 Phlox, Phlox, Creeping, 18, 33, 54, Serviceberry, 45 Liatris, Blazing Star, 10, 28, 52 Stokesia, Aster, Stokes’, 9 Amelanchier, Centranthus, Jupiter’s Beard, 15 Euphorbia, Crown of Thorns, 44 56 Leadplant, 31, 53 Ligularia, Ligularia, 16, 31 Strobilanthes, Persian Shield, 33, 40 Amorpha, Cephalaria, Pincushion Flower, Euphorbia, Living Baseball, 44 Phormium, Flax, New Zealand, 37 Indigo, 53 Lilium, Lily, 17, 31, 53 Stylophorum, Poppy, Wood, 56 Amorpha, Giant, 18 Euphorbia, Spurge, 19, 34, 41 Phyllostachys, Bamboo, 46 , Voodoo Lily, 8 Limnanthes, Meadowfoam, 32, 40 Sutera, Bacopa, 35, 40 Amorphophallus Cerastium, Snow in Summer, 19 Eustoma, Lisianthus, 39 Physalis, Chinese Lanterns, 11 Monkshood Vine, 26 Linum, Flax, 13, 30, 37 Symphoricarpos, Snowberry, 34, 48 Ampelopsis, Cercidiphyllum, Katsura, 49 Physalis, Ground Cherry, 21 Porcelain Berry, 26 Lithops, Living Stones, 31, 44 Syringa, Lilac, 46, 48, 50 Ampelopsis, Cercis, Redbud, 50 F Physalis, Tomatillo, 22 , Bluestar, 10 Lobelia, Cardinal Flower, 53 Amsonia Cereus, Cereus, 44 Fagus, Beech, 49 Physocarpus, Ninebark, 32, 47, 48 T Pearly Everlasting, 54 Lobelia, Lobelia, 39, 40 Anaphalis, Chaenomeles, Quince, 48 Feijoa, Guava, Pineapple, 30, 42 Physostegia, Obedient Plant, 54 Tagetes, Marigold, 32, 39 Bugloss, 10 Lobelia, Lobelia, Great Blue, 53 Anchusa, Chamaecrista, Partridge Pea, 54 Festuca, Fescue, 57 Picea, Spruce, 50 Tagetes, Tarragon, Mexican, 7 Bluestem, Big, 57 Lobularia, Alyssum, Sweet, 35 Andropogon, Chamaecyparis, Cypress, False, 48 Ficus, Fig, Turkey, 45 Pinus, Pine, 8, 33, 47, 50 Talinum, Jewels of Opar, 39 Jasmine, Rock, 14 Lomatium, Fernleaf Biscuitroot, 6 Androsace, Chamaedaphne, Leather Leaf, 48 Filipendula, Queen of the Prairie, 54 Platycodon, Balloon Flower, 9 Tanacetum, Tansy, 19 , Anemone, 8, 9 Lonicera, Honeyberry, 45 Anemone Chamaemelum, Chamomile, 5 Foeniculum, Fennel, 6 Plectranthus, Oregano, Cuban, 7 Thalictrum, Meadow Rue, 16, 56 Pasque Flower, 16, 33, 54 Lonicera, Honeysuckle, 26, 31 Anemone, Chasmanthium, Northern Sea Oats, Forsythia, Forsythia, 30, 48 Podophyllum, May Apple, 56 Thermopsis, Indigo, Yellow, 14 Thimbleweed, 55 Lophospermum, Gloxinia, 38 Anemone, 57 Fothergilla, Witch Alder, 8, 34, 47 Pogostemon, Patchouli, 7 Thuja, Arborvitae, 46, 47 Rue Anemone, 56 Lotus, Birdsfoot Trefoil, 10 Anemonella, Chelone, Turtlehead, 20, 55 Fragaria, Strawberry, 34, 45 Polemonium, Jacob’s Ladder, 14, 56 Thunbergia, Black-Eyed Susan Vine, Dill, 5 Lunaria, Money Plant, 16 Anethum, Chenopodium, Epazote, 5 Francoa, Maiden’s Wreath, 16, 32 Poliomintha, Oregano, Mexican, 7 25, 28, 40 Angelica, 9, 52 Lupinus, Lupine, 39, 32, 54 Angelica, Chionanthus, Fringetree, 30, 46 Fuchsia, Fuchsia, 37, 40 Polyanthes, Tuberose, 43 Thunbergia, Sky Vine, 25 Angel Mist, 35 Luzula, Woodrush, 57 Angelonia, Chitalpa, Chitalpa, 46 Polygonatum, Solomon’s Seal, 19 Thymophylla, Daisy, Dahlberg, 37 Pussytoes, 18, 54 G Lychnis, Maltese Cross, 16 Antennaria, Chrysanthemum, Daisy, 37 Polygonum, Kiss-Me-Over-the- Thymus, Thyme, 7, 19 Vanilla Grass, 57 Gaillardia, Blanket Flower, 10, 28 Lycopersicon, Tomatoes, 23, 24 Anthoxanthum, Chrysanthemum, Mums, 16 Garden-Gate, 39 Tiarella, Foamflower, 13 , Snapdragon, 34, 40, Galium, Sweet Woodruff, 19 Lysimachia, Gooseneck, 13 Antirrhinum Chrysanthemum, Tong Ho, 7 Pontederia, Pickerel Rush, 20 Tithonia, Mexican Sunflower, 32, 40 41 Gaultheria, Wintergreen, 34, 56 Lysimachia, Loosestrife, 53 Citrullus, Watermelon, 22 Populus, Aspen, Quaking, 49 Torenia, Wishbone Flower, 43 Celeriac, 21 Gaura, Gaura, 30, 37 Lysimachia, Moneywort, 16 Apium, Citrus, Lime, 6, 42 Porophyllum, Papalo, 7 Tradescantia, Spiderwort, 19, 55 Celery, 5, 21 Gaylussacia, Huckleberry, 45 Apium, Citrus, Orange, Satsuma, 42 M Portulaca, Moss Rose, 32, 40 Trichosanthes, Gourd, Snake, 21 Aquilegia, Columbine, 11, 55 Gazania, Gazania, 30, 38 Potentilla, Cinquefoil, Shrubby, 46 Clematis, Clematis, 11, 25, 26, 29 Magnolia, Magnolia, 46, 50 Tricyrtis, Toad Lily, 19, 20, 34 Aquilegia, Columbine, Dwarf, 11 Genista, Broom, 48 Potentilla, Cinquefoil, Woody, 11 Clematis, Virgin’s Bower, 26 Mahonia, Holly, Oregon Grape, 46 Trifolium, Clover, Red Feather, 11 Arabis, Rock Cress, Pink, 18 Gentiana, Gentian, 13, 30, 53 Primula, Primrose, 18 Cleome, Spiderflower, 34, 41 Maianthemum, May Flower, 56 Trifolium, Shamrock, Purple, 19 Arachis, Peanuts, 22 Geranium, Cranesbill, 12, 29 Prunus, Apricot, 45 Clinopodium, Yerba Buena, 7 Malus, Apple, 45 Trillium, Trillium, 20, 34, 56 Aralia, Spikenard, American, 7 Geranium, Geranium, Wild, 56 Prunus, Cherry, Bush, 45 Cobaea, Cup and Saucer Vine, 25 Malus, Crabapple, Sargent, 49 Trollius, Globe Flower, 13 Araucaria, Monkey Puzzle Tree, 8, Gerbera, Daisy, Gerbera, 29, 37 Prunus, Cherry, Pie, 45 Colocasia, Elephant Ears, 29, 42 Malva, Hollyhock, French, 14, 31 Tropaeolum, Nasturtium, 25, 40 32 Geum, Avens, 9 Prunus, Chokecherry, 49 Comptonia, Sweetfern, 47 Mammilaria, Cactus, 8 Tsuga, Hemlock, Dwarf, 30, 48, 49 Arctostaphyllos, Kinnikinnick, 53 Geum, Prairie Smoke, 54 Prunus, Peach, 45 Convallaria, Lily of the Valley, 16 Mammilaria, Rose Pincushion, 44 Tweedia, Milkweed, Blue-Flowered, Arctotis, Daisy, Blue-Eyed, 29, 37 Gilia, Gilia, Globe, 30, 38 Prunus, Plum, 45 Cordyline, Cabbage Palm, New Mandevilla, Jasmine, Brazilian, 39 40 Arenaria, Sandwort, 19 Gillenia, Bowman’s Root, 10, 28 Pseuderanthemum, Black Varnish, 28, Zealand, 36 Mandevilla, Mandevilla, White, 42 Typha, Cattail, 20 Argyranthemum, Daisy, African, 29, Gloriosa, Gloriosa Lily, 25, 30 35 Cordyline, Hawaiian Ti, 42 Manettia, Candy Corn Flag, 25 Typhonium, Voodoo Lily, 8 37 Glycine, Edamame, 21 Pseudofumaria, Bleeding Heart, Coreopsis, Coreopsis, 11, 12, 29, 37, Manfreda, Agave, Rattlesnake, 44 Arisaema, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, 56 Gomphrena, Globe Amaranth, 38 Yellow, 10, 28 U 53 Matricaria, Chamomile, 5 Aristalochia, Dutchman’s Pipe, Gymnocalycium, Cactus, 44 Ptilotus, Pink Mulla Mulla, 33, 40 Ulmus, Elm, Miniature, 8 Coriandrum, Cilantro, 5 Matricaria, Pineapple Weed, 7 Brazilian, 8 Gymnocladus, Kentucky Coffeetree, 49 Pulmonaria, Lungwort, 16 Uvularia, Merrybells, 56 Cornus, Bunchberry, 28, 55 Matteuccia, Fern, 55 Armeria, Sea Thrift, 19 Gypsophila, Baby’s Breath, 9 Punica, Pomegranate, 33, 42 Cornus, Dogwood, 30, 46, 48, 49 Matthiola, Stocks, 41 Armoracia, Horseradish, 6 Puya, Sapphire Tower, 8, 33 V Corydalis, Fumeroot, Ferny, 13 H Meconopsis, Poppy, Blue, 18 Aronia, Chokeberry, 46 Pycnanthemum, Mint, Mountain, 54 Vaccinium, Blueberry, 45 Corylus, Harry Lauder’s Walking Hakonechloa, Japanese Forest Grass, Melianthus, Honey Bush, 31, 38 Artemisia, Sage, Prairie, 55 Vaccinium, Lingonberry, 45 Stick, 49 31, 57 Melica, Siberian Melic Grass, 57 Artemisia, Sweet Annie, 7 R Verbascum, Mullein, 16 Corylus, Hazelnut, 45 Hamamelis, Witchhazel, 49 Ruby Grass, 56 Artemisia, Tarragon, French, 7 Melinus, Raddichio, Raddichio, 22 Verbena, Verbena, 34, 40, 43 Coryphantha, Spiny Star, 19 Haworthia, Zebra Plant, 44 Lemon Balm, 6 Artemisia, Tarragon, Russian, 7 Melissa, Ranunculus, Buttercup, 10 Verbena, Vervain, 20, 55 Cosmos, Cosmos, 29, 37 Hedera, Ivy, English, 38 Cuke-nuts, 21, 29 Aruncus, Goatsbeard, 13, 30 Melothria, Raphanus, Radish, 22 Veronia, Ironweed, 53 Cotinus, Smokebush, 47 Hedychium, Ginger, White, 42 , Mint, 6 Asarina, Snapdragon, Climbing, 25 Mentha Ratibida, Coneflower, 53 Veronica, Speedwell, 19 Crassula, Crassula, 44 Helenium, Helen’s Flower, 13, 30, 38, Bluebells, 55 Asarum, Ginger, Wild, 56 Mertensia, Ratibida, Mexican Hat, 54 Veronicastrum, Culver’s Root, 12, 53 Crassula, Jade Tree, 44 53 Redwood, Dawn, 50 Asclepias, Butterfly Flower, 28, 36 Metasequoia, Rheum, Rhubarb, 22 Viburnum, Arrowwood, 46 Crassula, Princess Pine, South Helianthemum, Rock Rose, 18 Cypress, Russian, 46 Asclepias, Butterfly Weed, 28, 52 Microbiota, Rheum, Rhubarb, Ornamental, 18 Viburnum, Raisin Bush, 33, 47 African, 44 Helianthus, Sunflower, 19, 34, 42 Sensitive Plant, 41 Asclepias, Milkweed, 54, 56 Mimosa, Rhodiola, Roseroot, 18, 33 Viburnum, Snowball, 34, 47, 48 Crassula, Propeller Plant, 44 Helichrysum, Curry Plant, 5 Monkey Flower, 40, 54 Asparagus, Asparagus, 21 Mimulus, Rhodochiton, Bell Vine, Purple, 25 Vigna, Chinese Red Noodle Bean, 25 Crocosmia, Falling Stars, 30, 37 Helichrysum, Licorice Plant, 39 Firecracker Vine, 25, 30 Asparagus, Asparagus, Vining, 26 Mina, Rhododendron, Azalea, 28, 46 Vinca, Periwinkle, 18 Crossandra, Firecracker Flower, 37 Helictotrichon, Oat Grass, 57 Moss, Irish, 16 Aster, Aster, 9, 52, 55 Minuartia, Rhododendron, Rhododendron, 33, 46 Vinca, Vinca Vines, 43 Cucumis, Cucumbers, 21 Heliopsis, Sunflower, Early, 55 , Four O’Clocks, 8, 30, 37 Aster, Aster, Pot and Patio Mix, 35 Mirabilis Rhombophyllum, Elkhorn, 44 Viola, Violet, 20, 55 Cucumis, Melon, 22 Heliotropium, Heliotrope, 38 Maiden Grass, 32, 57 Astilbe, Astilbe, 9 Miscanthus, Rhus, Sumac, 34, 47, 49 Viola, Johnny Jump-ups, 31, 39 Cucurbita, Pumpkin, 22 Helleborus, Hellebore, 14 30 Bishop’s Cap, 55 Astragalus, Milk Vetch, 54 Mitella, Ribes, Currant, 45 Viola, Pansy, 40 Cucurbita, Squash, 22, 34 Hemerocallis, Daylily, 12, 29 Bells of Ireland, 35 Astrantia, Masterwort, 16, 32 Moluccella, Ribes, Gooseberry, 45 Vitex, Monk’s Pepper, 16, 32 Cucurbita, Zucchini, 22 Hepatica, Hepatica, 31, 56 Bitter Melon, 21 Athyrium, Fern, Lady, 55 Momordica, Ricinus, Castor Bean, 28, 36 Vitis, Grape, 45 Cuminum, Cumin, 5 Heptacodium, Seven Son Tree, 33, 48 Bee Balm, 9, 28, 52 Athyrium, Fern, Japanese Painted, 13 Monarda, Robinia, Locust, 31, 46 Cuphea, Bat Face, 35 Heuchera, Alum Root, 52 Monarda, Bergamot, Wild, 52 Rosa, Rose, 33, 51 W B Cuphea, Cigar Flower, 28, 36 Heuchera, Coral Bells, 11, 29 Monarda, Mint, Lemon, 6 Rosmarinus, Rosemary, 7 Weigela, Weigela, 47, 49 Baptisia, Indigo, Blue, 14 Cuphea, Mexican Heather, 40 Heucherella, Foamy Bells, 13, 30 Morus, Mulberry, Weeping, 8 Rubus, Blackberry, 45, 55 Wisteria, Wisteria, 26 Baptisia, Indigo, White Wild, 53 Cycas, Cycad, 42 Hibiscus, Hibiscus, 14, 31, 38, 42, Muhlenbergia, Muhly Grass, 56 Rubus, Raspberry, 45 X Cyclamen, Cyclamen, 12 46 Saxifrage, 19, 33 Basella, Malabar Spinach, 22 Mukdenia, Rubus, Thimbleberry, 56 Xanthoceras, Yellow Horn, 34, 47 Cydista, Garlic Vine, 25, 30 Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, 18 , Banana, 28, 42 Begonia, Begonia, 8, 28, 35, 40 Musa Rudbeckia, Black-Eyed Susan, 10, Xanthosoma, Elephant Ears, 29, 42 Belamcanda, Blackberry Lily, 10, 28 Cymbalaria, Kennilworth Ivy, 15 Hierochloe, Sweet Grass, 57 Myrica, Bayberry, 36 28, 35, 52 Berberis, Barberry, 28, 47 Cymbopogon, Lemon Grass, 6 Hosta, Hosta, 15, 31 Myosotis, Forget-Me-Nots, 13 Rudbeckia, Brown-Eyed Susan, 28, Y Cynara, Artichoke, 35 Humulus, Hops, 26 Bergenia, Heartleaf, 13 N 52 Yucca, Yucca, 20 Berlandiera, Chocolate Flower, 11 Cynara, Cardoon, 36 Hydrangea, Hydrangea, 31, 46, 48 Rudbeckia, Coneflower, 55 Yucca, Yucca, Dwarf, 20 Nemesia, Nemesia, 40 Beta, Beets, 21 Cyperus, Palm, Umbrella, 20 Hydrangea, Hydrangea, Climbing, 26 Ruellia, Petunia, Wild, 54 Nepeta, Catmint, 10, 11 Beta, Chard, Swiss, 21 Cyperus, Papyrus, 20, 32, 42 Hypericum, Saint John’s Wort, 55 Rumex, Dock, Bloody, 13, 29 Z Nepeta, Catnip, 5 Zea, Corn, 21 Betula, Birch, 49 Cypripedium, Lady’s Slipper, 8, 31 Hypocyrta, Goldfish Plant, 38 Rumex, Sorrel, French, 7 Nephrolepis, Fern, Boston, 40 Borago, Borage, 5 Cystopteris, Fern, 55 Hypoestes, Polka Dot, 41 Zea, Popcorn, Strawberry, 22 Nerium, Oleander, 32, 42 Bougainvillea, Bougainvillea, 40 Hyssopus, Hyssop, 6 S Zinnia, Zinnia, 34, 43 D Nicandra, Shoofly Plant, 34, 41 Bouteloua, Blue Grama Grass, 57 Hystrix, Bottlebrush Grass, 57 Sagittaria, Arrowhead, 20 Dahlia, Dahlia, 29, 37 Nicotiana, Tobacco, Flowering, 42, 43 Bouteloua, Side-oats Grama, 57 Salix, Willow, 8, 34, 48, 49, 50