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785.233.9657 NEW! ‘Comtesse de Bouchaud’—Large, ‘Rebecca’. Prune back to 12-18” in the spring. AKEBIA 5” diameter, bright mauve-pink flowers with Height 4-6’. Group C. a creamy center. A vigorous, free-flowering NEW! ‘Paulie’ (‘Evipo058’) — Compact Five-leaf Akebia selection often interplanted with roses and clematis with heavy blooms. Individual flowers (Akebia quinata)—Beautiful, finely-textured foliage. perennials as well as grown on trellises. Height are purple with a maroon bar and a purple Small purple blossoms are followed by large purple 8-10’. Group C. center. Blooms summer-fall. Height 3-5’. fruits in the fall. Height to 40’. ‘Diamantina’ (‘Evipo039’)—A heavy blooming, Group C. double, blue-purple form. Repeat flowers ‘Pink Champagne’—A vigorous selection with BITTERSWEET through the season. Group B. Height 6-10’. multi-colored flowers. Petals are deep pink ‘Duchess of Edinburgh’— An old classic fading to light pink in the center and anthers Autumn Revolution clematis selected for its fully double, white, are bright yellow. Height 6-8’. Group B. fragrant flowers that reach up to 5” in diameter. ‘Princess Diana’ (C. texanensis)—A semi- Bittersweet herbaceous selection with beautiful luminous (Celastrus scandens ‘Bailumn’)—Don’t worry Remove all dead and weak stems early in the pink, tulip-like flowers. Looks neat rambling about male or female plants with this one. The spring and shorten the remaining stems down through low shrubs or perennials where majority of the flowers on each plant contain to the highest pair of strong buds. Height 6-8’. flowers can be viewed from above. Height both male and female parts, creating reliable fruit Group B. 6-8’. Group C. production with only one plant. Fruits also tend ‘Edda’ (‘Evipo074’)—Large and vivid purple (‘Eviop016’)—Large, bright red to to be larger than those of other selections. Height flowers are slightly flushed with red, from ‘Rebecca’ scarlet-red flower with a creamy-yellow center. 20-30’. spring to late summer. It is more compact than most clematis. Prune back in the spring. Height A very heavy blooming selection. Height 6-8’. 3-4’. Group C. Group B. CLEMATIS ‘Empress’ (‘Evipo011’)—A large double ‘Rouge Cardinal’—A heavy blooming selection flower with petals of pink and dark pink with rich, velvety-crimson flowers from (Clematis hybrids)—One of the showiest and a pom-pom like center. Heavy midsummer to early autumn. Prune to about flowering vines available. Plant in full sun but blooming. Late spring and early fall. 12-18” each spring. Height 8-10’. Group C. keep their roots cool by heavy mulching or Prune only lightly in the spring, removing ‘Sally’ (‘Evipo077’)—Light pink flowers with shading the ground with smaller plantings. growth down to the topmost pair of strong a deep dark pink bar down the center buds. Height 6-8’. Group C of each petal. Great repeat blooming ‘Abilene’ (‘Evipo027’) —Delightful pink flowers This extremely popular variety has clematis, flowering from summer-fall. with a yellow center. This shorter variety is ‘Henryi’— been a garden favorite for well over a century. Prune to about 12-18” each spring. Height perfect for smaller areas. Can also be grown in Extremely large, 6-8” diameter flowers are 4-5’. part shade! Prune to about 12-18” each spring. pure white with a chocolate center. Makes a NEW! ‘Sarah Elizabeth’ (Boulevard Height 3-5’. Group C Evipo098’)—Pink flowers with a reddish ’Acropolis’ (‘Evipo078’)—Compact, very great cut flower. Height 8-10’. Group B. ‘Jackmani’—A classic! Blooms heavily in June center. Heavy bloomer. Prune to about 6” free-flowering form. Bright pink flowers. each spring. Height 4-5’. Group C. Blooms early summer through the fall. and continues blooming lightly all summer. Deep ‘Sapphire Indigo’ (‘Cleminov51’)—Long Prune to about 12-18” each spring. Height purple. Ht. 8-12’ . Group C. —Large, deep rich purple lasting dark purple blooms on a short growing 4-5’. Group C ‘Jackmani Superba’ flowers about 5” across that are produced in vine. Reblooms through the season. Good ‘Charmaine’ (‘Evipo022’)—Rich red flowers large numbers from mid-summer to fall. Height for use as a small climber or mixed with other are double, semi-double and single! Blooms 8-10’. Group C. perennials and roses. No need to prune. in the spring, in mid-summer and then again (‘Evipo059’) —Blooms prolifically with Height 3-4’. in the fall. Prune hard the first two springs. In ‘Nubia’ exceptionally red flowers. Compact, reblooming ‘Sweet Autumn’ (C. terniflora)—An subsequent years, cut shoots back to strong clematis is excellent for large planters or as extremely vigorous, very hardy selection with a pair of buds early in the spring. Height 6-8’. an entryway accent. An improvement over phenomenal display of sweetly fragrant, small Group B. white flowers late in the summer and into the fall. This plant looks like a white, fragrant cloud when in bloom! Height 10-20’. Group C. ‘Sweet Summer Love’—Produces an abundance of sweetly fragrant, cranberry- purple flowers. Flowers are small, but what they lack in size is made up in quantity, creating a beautiful display. Height 8-12’. Group C. NEW! ‘The Countess of Wessex’ (‘Evipo073’)—Large, 5-7” flowers, creamy white in appearance and having a pink bar running down the center of the sepals. Compact habit and very free flowering suitable for a container or in small space garden. Height 4-6’. Group C HONEYSUCKLE Goldflame Honeysuckle (Lonicera x heckrottii)—Large flame-coral trumpets, lined with gold. Hardy and everblooming. Best used on a trellis. Height 10-20’.

37 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Hall’s Honeysuckle Common Trumpet Vine (Lonicera japonica ‘Halliana’)—Flowers are pure (Campsis radicans)—Vigorous growing native white changing to yellow. Very fragrant. Vigorous vine. Bright orange-red, trumpet shaped flowers grower with semi-evergreen foliage. Use on trellis from mid-summer through fall. Good for butterflies or mass plant to make an vigorous ground cover. and hummingbirds. Fast grower! Height 10-40’. Height 10-20’. WISTERIA Purpleleaf Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica var. purpurea)—Rich, Kentucky Wisteria purplish-tinted, dark green foliage with white (Wisteria macrostachys)—An impressive vine flowers changing to yellow. Semi-evergreen and with 8-12” pendulous flower clusters. Can be very hardy. Use on a trellis or as a ground cover grown on a large structure or staked and trained for a large area. Fragrant. Height 10-20’. into a tree form. Probably the hardiest of the wisterias. Height 15-25’. IVY ‘Blue Moon’—An outstanding selection introduced from Minnesota, so you know it Boston Ivy is hardy. Sweetly fragrant, blue to lavender (Parthenocissus tricuspidata ‘Veitchii’)—It flowers hang down off of the vine inan will cling to brick, stucco, stone, and rough wood The one size fits all impressive display several times a season. In without support. The foliage turns brilliant shades fact, it is reported to bloom three times a year! of scarlet and orange in the fall. Height 20-50’. thoughtful Height 15-25’. expression of TRUMPET VINE ‘Summer Cascade’ (‘Betty Matthews’)—A very cold hardy selection with an impressive gratitude in a Balboa Sunset Trumpet Vine display of deep blue-lavender flowers late in compact size (Campsis radicans ‘Monbal’)—A great the spring on the new growth of the season. introduction with spectacular, scarlet-red, trumpet Height 15-25’. shaped flowers reaching up to 4” in length! An extremely tough vine that hummingbirds just love. A Skinner Gift Card! Height 10-40’.

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summer color. Bright pink flowers offer the AJUGA ARTEMISIA perfect complement to the dark foliage. Ht. 20- B 24” w l B j ‘Color Flash’ (Astilbe x arendsii ‘Astdev’) j ‘Powis Castle’ (Artemisia aborescens - A wonderful groundcover for – Foliage emerges in early spring as brilliant (Ajuga reptans) ‘Powis Castle’) - Outstanding variety. Dense, shady areas of the landscape. The colorful foliage electric green then maturing to burgundy, silvery foliage resists opening in center. Non- provides a nice contrast to green leafed plants purple and green. Ht. 16-20”. flowering. Ht. 3’. and blue or pink flowers create a sea of color ‘Deutschland’ (Astilbe x japonica ‘Silver Mound’ (Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Deutschland’) - Short, compact, creamy white in early spring. Spreads rapidly with adequate ‘Silver Mound’) - Fern-like silver-gray foliage moisture. plumes in mid-summer. Ht. 20-24” produces mounding effect. Ht. 12”, 20” wide. ‘Fanal’ (Astilbe x arendsii ‘Fanal’) - Narrow, full (Ajuga reptans ‘Black ‘Black Scallop’ ASTER plumes of dark red in June and July. Ht. 24”, Scallop’) Ajuga reptans, commonly called 20” wide. bugleweed, is a dense, rapidly spreading, p B ‘Key West’ (Astilbe x simplicifolia ‘Key mat-forming ground cover which features j West’) Wonderful dark burgundy foliage with shiny, dark green leaves. Whorls of tiny, A wonderful fall blooming perennial that is easier shimmering carmine-red flowers. Cut flower. blue-violet flowers appear in mid to late to grow than the popular mum. Likes well-drained Ht. 16-20” spring on spikes rising above the foliage soils and full sun. ‘Rheinland’ (Astilbe arendsii ‘Rheinland’) to 10”. Ht. 4-6” ‘Alert’ (Aster novi-belgii ‘Alert’) Forms compact Feather Flower. Profuse bloomer, plumes are ‘Bronze Beauty’ (Ajuga reptans ‘Bronze mounds, densely packed red flowers with short and full. Likes fertile, moist, organically Beauty’) Waxy, bronze green, semi-evergreen yellow centers bloom late summer, remains rich soil. Plumes can be used in fresh cut or foliage is attractive year-round. Blue flower one of the best reds. Ht. 12-15” dried flower arrangements, harvest the plumes spikes in spring. Ht. 6-9”, spreading. ‘Kickin Carmine’ (Aster novae-angliae when the flowers are about one half open. ‘Burgundy Glow’ (Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy ‘Kickin Carmine Red’) Vibrant magenta-red Attracts butterflies. Ht 18-24”. Glow’) Green, white, and dark pink variegated flowers with yellow centers will cover the ‘Red Sentinel’ (Astilbe japonica ‘Red foliage forms a dense, mat-like cover. Semi- foliage of this aster for weeks in the fall, tidy, Sentinel’) Full, open plumes are very showy. evergreen. Does not spread as rapidly as other compact-clumping habit. Deer resistant. Ht. Likes fertile, organic soil. Requires moisture in ajugas. Ht. 6-9” 24-36” summer. Can be used as a cut or dried flower. ‘Chocolate Chip’ (Ajuga reptans ‘Chocolate (Aster novae-angeliae Dried flower plumes may be left in place for Chip’) Chocolate colored leaves that are ‘Kickin Lilac Blue’ ‘Kickin Lilac Blue’) Lilac-blue flowers with winter interest. Ht 32”. smaller in width; 1/2”, good for small courtyards. yellow centers will cover the foliage of this ‘Spotlight’ (Astilbe chinensis ‘Spotlight’) Ht. 2”. aster in fall, tidy, compact-clumping habit. Deer Early, pink flower plumes stand out nicely ANEMONE resistant. Ht. 24-36” against the glossy dark foliage, compact habit ‘Wood’s Blue’ (Aster dumosus ‘Wood’s with strong stems. Ht. 16-20” w l B Blue’) - Lavender-blue blooms and attractive ‘Vision In Pink’ (Astilbe chinensis ‘Vision j In Pink’) Light pink flower plumes are striking x ‘Pamina’) Very large dark green foliage. Ht. 12-18”. ‘Pamina’ (Anemone against coarsely textured, blue-green foliage. semi-double to double pink-red flowers bloom ‘Wood’s Pink’ (Aster dumosus ‘Wood’s The dense, upright form is perfect in a dappled late summer, a bit shorter than most Anemones, Pink’) - Attractive and compact with dark green shade border, woodland garden or as a attractive dark green foliage. Ht. 30” foliage and clear pink flowers. Ht. 12-16”. groundcover. Excellent cut flower, fresh or ( x hybrida ‘Wood’s Purple’ (Aster dumosus ‘Wood’s ‘September Charm’ Anemone dried. Tolerates drier soils than other Astilbe. ‘September Charm’) An abundance of single Purple’) - Purple blooms in the fall and Ht. 14” silvery pink flowers with rose and mauve attractive, dense foliage. Ht. 12-18”. ‘Vision In Red’ (Astilbe chinensis ‘Vision In accents blooms late summer into fall. A great ASTILBE Red’) Tall feathery blooms of reddish purple addition to your shady fall garden. Mass rise above deep bronze-green foliage. This woodland planting, borders or cut flower. Ht. w p B more heat and drought tolerant selection 24-36” j Astilbes are excellent plants for shady moist thrives in dappled shade. Valued for their airy ‘Snowdrops’ (Anemone sylvestris quality, the flowers are excellent for cutting. Pure white nodding flowers in conditions, with striking colorful plumes. Astilbes ‘Snowdrops’) Seed heads add interest to the winter garden. spring. Afternoon shade necessary. come in different colors and heights, some Great in mass plantings. Ht. 14” Likes moist, humus-rich soil. Mulch in winter. are useful as border plants, others do well in ‘Vision In White’ (Astilbe chinensis ‘Vision In Water well in hot weather. Ht. 12-15”. background plantings. Astilbes have wonderful White’) Tall feathery blooms above compact, ( ‘Whirlwind’) fern-like foliage that give them an interesting ‘Whirlwind’ Anemone japonica deep bronze-green foliage on this showy Lovely pure white, semi-double flowers on texture to the shade garden. perennial. The flowers are excellent for cutting. graceful, slender stalks provide dramatic ‘Chocolate Shogun’ (Astilbe h. ‘Chocolate Left in place, the dried seed heads add interest late season color for the back of the garden. Shogun’) Stunning new introduction from to the winter garden. A true gem for dappled Excellent cut flower. Deep green foliage forms Japan. Glossy chocolate brown leaves make shade gardens, this robust selection tolerates low mounds and stays attractive all season. Ht. this the darkest Astilbe yet. Maintains good heat and dry periods. Ht. 24” 3-4’

39 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com BALLOON FLOWER BLACK EYED SUSAN CAMPANULA ‘Pop Star Blue’ (Platycodon ‘Pop Star Blue’) p B Wonderful dwarf balloon flower with fully j p B F j double periwinkle blue flowers, colorful buds ‘Goldsturm’ (Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’) ‘Chico Merano’ (Campanula glomerata ‘Chico and thick petals result in long-lasting blooms. - Gold, daisy-like flowers with sooty-black Merano’) Clusters of upright purple flowers on Compact habit with excellent branching. Ht. centers all summer. Extremely durable. Ht. 24”, compact plants from summer to fall. Ht. 12-15” 6-8” 24” wide. A Pride of Kansas selection. ‘Genti White’ (Campanula glomerata ‘Genti ‘Pop Star Pink’ (Platycodon ‘Pop Star Pink’) A ‘Little Goldstar’ (Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Little White’) Clusters of tightly grouped, pure white, giant flowering series with giant star-shaped Goldstar’) This performer is a must-have in bell-shaped flowers that profusely bloom light pink flowers on compact well branched the landscape! Offers waves of bright, daisy- through the summer on a compact plant. plants, quick and easy to grow. Ht. 6-8” like, golden yellow flowers on a compact plant. Use in containers, planter beds, or to add An easy-to-grow perennial for a sunny border, color to a rock garden. Great for attracting BEE BALM rock garden or container. Clip spent flowers hummingbirds! 17” throughout the season to promote continued ‘Genti Blue’ (Campanula glomerata ‘Genti j w p B F bloom. Heat and humidity tolerant. Ht. 14-16”. Blue’) Clusters of tightly grouped, amethyst- blue bell-shaped flowers that profusely bloom BLEEDING HEART through the summer on a compact plant. Use in containers, planter beds, or to add l p B color to a rock garden. Great for attracting hummingbirds! Ht. 17” ‘Gold Heart’ (Dicentra spectabilis ‘Gold ‘Rapido Blue’ (Campanula carpatica Heart’)-Brilliant gold foliage with arching sprays ‘RapidoBlue’) Creates a carpet of upturned, of pink flowers. Great contrast plant for the bell-shaped, blue flowers that arrive early shade. Blooms spring to early summer. Ht. and will last for several months in summer. A 30”. favorite perennial for rock gardens. Prefers ‘Luxuriant’ (Dicentra formosa ‘Luxuriant’) - One moist, well-drained soils. 5-8” of the BEST! Cherry-red flowers all summer long. ‘Spring Bell Blue’ (Campanula interspecific Lovely, ferny foliage. Ht. 12-18”, 18” wide. ‘Spring Bell Blue’) Nicely mounded habits that ‘Pink Old Fashoined’ (Dicentra spectabilis) are covered in vibrant blue and white blooms. - Pink, graceful, arching, heart-shaped flowers Ht. 8-10” in spring. Never needs dividing. Ht. 2-3’, 2-3’ ‘Spring Bell White’ (Campanula interspecific (Monarda) Bee balms provide a magnificent wide ‘Spring Bell White’) Nicely mounded habits that splash of color in the perennial border. Mint ‘White Old Fashoined’ (Dicentra spectabilis are covered in vibrant blue and white blooms. scented, bright green foliage forms large clumps ‘Alba’) - Forms a mound of lacy foliage with Ht. 8-10” followed by large, brilliant flowers that persist arching spikes of white flowers in the spring. CANDYTUFT over a long period. Excellent for attracting bees, Ht. 2-3’, 2-3’ wide. butterflies and hummingbirds. Provide ample p B moisture, full sun and good air circulation, divide BLUE-EYED GRASS j every 2-3 years. ‘Purity’ (Iberis sempervirens ‘Purity’) - w Clusters of small, pure white flowers on (Monarda ‘Bee-You Bee- j ‘Bee-You Bee-Free’ compact evergreen bushes. Blooms in May Free) Deep maroon buds that cover the lush, ‘Blue Eyed Grass’ (Sisyrinchium and June. Ht. 6-8”. minty-basil-scented, dark green foliage open to bermudianums) - Bright purplish-blue, star show-stopping, electric violet-purple blooms. shaped flowers appear to float atop the clumps CATMINT This carefree, naturally rounded plant with a of dark green, grass-like foliage. Long blooming. uniform habit is truly mildew free. Ht. 15-18” Ht. 7-10”. p B F ‘Bee-You Bee-Happy’ (Monarda ‘Bee-You j Bee-Happy) A fantastic series of Monardas BLUE STAR FLOWER ‘Junior Walker’ (Nepeta x faassenii ‘Junior that are mildew free and very profuse flowering. Walker’) A superb compact selection w with finely textured, aromatic, gray-green Bee-Happy brings richly saturated vermillion j red flowers on compact , bushy plants. Ht. 15- ‘Blue Ice’ (Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’) - Longer foliage and soft, lavender flower spikes 18” flowering period than other Bluestar Flowers. on a low, spreading habit. A sterile dwarf form of Walker’s Low Catmint. Excellent ‘Bee-You Bee-Merry’ (Monarda ‘Bee-You Dark green leaves turn bright yellow in the fall. Bee-Merry) A rich shade of magenta surrounds Compact growth habit. Ht. 12-15”, width 20”. for cascading off walls or container edges a brown button center in this excellent dwarf and as groundcover that tolerates periodic Monarda. Rich green foliage is disease BUTTERFLY MILKWEED drought, when well-established. Ht. 14-16” A truly dwarf resistant and makes for a perfect contrast with ‘Neptune’ (Catmint ‘Neptune’) Catmint that still produces a big display of its summer bloom. Ht. 12-15” j B F (Asclepias tuberosa) Butterfly Flower. A large blue flowers that will bloom throughout BERGENIA showy native that provides a splash of color the spring, summer and fall. Clumping growth in early summer. It needs well-drained soil habit stays tidy and won’t take over. Deer and w l p B that is rather dry. The plant is very drought Rabbit resistant. Ht. 8-12” tolerant. ‘Butterfly Weed’ is slow to emerge ‘Walker’s Low’ (Nepeta faassenii ‘Walker’s ‘Winterglow’ (Bergenia cordifolia ‘Winterglut’) in spring, so cultivate carefully. Ht. 18-24” Low’) - Soft, lavender-blue flowers from April to fall. Ht. 10”. – Amazing ruby red winter foliage. Great groundcover. Red flowers. Ht. 12-15”. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 40 borders, and containers. Drought tolerant once ‘Sombrero Hot Coral’ (Echinacea x COLUMBINE established. Ht. 16-20” ‘Balsomcor’) Brilliant, hot coral blooms will ‘Pow Wow Wild Berry’ (Echinacea electrify the summer border! A must-have for w l B F purpurea ‘Pow Wow Wild Berry’) - Deep rose- the butterfly or cutting garden, this drought ‘Origami Blue and White’ (Aquilegia purple, 3-4” wide flowers hold their color for a tolerant perennial was bred for cold hardiness ‘Origami Blue and White’) - Free flowering. long time! Good branching and continuous and compact form with prolific flowering over Uniform height and flowering time. Long- blooming without deadheading. Ht. 20-24”, an exceptionally long season. Ht. 24-28”. spurred flowers. Ht. 14-16”. width 12-16”. ‘Sombrero Granada Gold’ (Echinacea ‘Origami Pink & White’ (Aquilegia x hybrida ‘Ruby Star’ (Echinacea purpurea ‘Ruby Star’) hybrid ‘Sombrero Granada Gold’) Soft golden- ‘Origami Pink & White’) Extra large pink - Carmine-red flowers that ray horizontally, orange petals surround peach color cone flowers with white centers are held upright deeper color than Magnus. Blooms mid- on a compact, well-branched plant. Attracts on compact plants. Cheery color for informal summer. Ht. 40”. butterflies. Deer resistant. Ht. 18-22” woodland gardens and formal mixed borders ‘Sombrero Adobe Orange’ (Echinacea ‘Sombrero Sangrita’ (Echinacea ‘Sombrero and containers. Tolerates a wide range of soil x hybrida ‘Sombrero Adobe Orange’) A Sangrita’) Praised for their cheerful brightly as long as it is well drained. Ht. 16-18” member of the exceptional Sombrero series colored flowers; coneflowers are a mainstay in ‘Origami Red & White’ (Aquilegia x hybrida of Coneflowers that were bred to be compact today’s garden. Be sure to leave some spent ‘Origami Red & White’) Extra large red flowers plants with turbocharged blooming power. With blooms on the plants in the fall because their with white centers are held upright on compact loads of brilliant pumpkin orange, daisy-like seeds provide winter food for finches and other plants. Cheery color for informal woodland blossoms for months, Adobe Orange creates birds. Ht. 18-20” gardens and formal mixed borders and fabulous displays for gardens, containers, containers. Tolerates a wide range of soil as cut flower bouquets and dried arrangements. ‘Sombrero Lemon Yellow’ (Echinacea long as it is well drained. Ht. 16-18”. Butterflies can’t resist its tasty nectar, and birds ‘Sombrero Lemon Yellow’) Sunny, lemon ‘Origami Yellow’ (Aquilegia x hybrida love its seeds. Ht. 18” yellow blooms will brighten a summer border! ‘Origami Yellow’) Extra-large yellow flowers Bred for cold hardiness and compact form with are held upright on compact plants. Cheery prolific flowering over an exceptionally long color for informal woodland gardens and formal season. Ht. 24-27” mixed borders and containers. Tolerates a ‘Sombrero Salsa Red’ (Echinacea x hybrida wide range of soil as long as it is well drained. ‘Sombrero Salsa Red’) Part of the Sombrero Ht. 16-18” series, ‘Salsa Red’ sports large, bright red flowers in mid-summer on a sturdy, well- CONEFLOWER branched and compact plant. Highly drought- tolerant once established. Ht. 22-25” j p B F ‘Evolution Colorific’ (Echinacea ‘Evolution CORAL BELLS Colorific’) An enchanting green cone -as l p B green as the leaves - at the center of every w F bloom, framed by dense petals in a lovely (Heuchera hybrids) - Rounded to heart-shaped palette of pink hues. Lush foliage and sturdy, upright stems create a beautiful backdrop for leaves in shades of green to silver to deep the continuous profusion of blooms from late burgundy add a wonderful contrast to the garden. spring through fall. Stunning in beds, borders Airy spires of red, pink or white flowers are held and containers. Ht. 18-20” well above the soft mound of foliage. Rich, moist, ‘Evolution Ember Sparks’ (Echinacea well drained soil and partial shade are required. ‘Evolution Ember Sparks’) Bright, sunny ‘Caramel’ (Heuchera ‘Caramel’) New leaves blooms for easy color from late spring through emerge bright gold and mature to peachy- fall. Semi-double, golden yellow surround orange. Soft but showy color adds warmth and showy center cones. A cutting garden contrast to mixed containers and woodland essential, perfect for containers or mixed borders. Ht. 10-14”. perennial borders. Allow dried flower heads to ‘Carnival Limeade’ (Heuchera villosa remain on plants for wintering songbirds. Ht. ‘Limeade’) Mouth-watering, lime green foliage 18-20” ‘Sombrero Baja Burgundy’ (Echinacea with metallic silver highlights creates a tight ‘Evolution Fiesta’ (Echinacea ‘Fiesta’) Fiesta mound and excellent contrast for its sprays provides a riot of color with spicy coral-pink x hybrida ‘Sombrero Baja Burgundy’) Deep burgundy daisies are vibrant, and free of tiny white flowers. This heat-tolerant villosa flowers that age to softer shades. New flowers hybrid will last longer into summer’s heat that emerge throughout the summer, providing a blooming for month from mid-summer until first frost. One of the best Echinacea for cut other Heuchera. Ht. 10-12” lovely display. Ht. 18-20” ‘Carnival Rose Granita’ (Heuchera villosa ‘Evolution Yellow Falls’ (Echinacea ‘Yellow flowers, ultimate butterfly magnet, and the top specimen for color in the sunny border. ‘Rose Granita’) Eye-catching, herbaceous Falls’) A new, easy perennial for bright, sunny perennial with high-impact colors of rich purple color from late spring through fall. Lemon Easy-to-grow plant that is tolerant of drought, heat, humidity and poor soil. Plants bloom with laced with inter-veins of silver background. This yellow petals arch slightly downward from Carnival selection sports a tidy mounding habit showy center cones. Ht. 18-20” showy, daisy-like flowers from mid-summer until first frost. Excellent flower for the perennial and exceptional heat and humidity tolerance. ‘Pow Wow White’ (Echinacea purpurea Ht. 10-12” ‘Pow Wow White’) Big, pure white flowers with border, natural meadow, butterfly or pollinator yellow-gold centers brighten the garden from garden, or wildflower garden. Ht. 18-20” early summer to fall. Forms a neat, compact ‘Sombrero Blanco’ (Echinacea’Sombrero mound with sturdy upright stems that need Blanco’) Bright white blooms on compact no deadheading. Perfect for beds, mixed mounds of green foliage over an exceptionally long season. Ht. 18-20”

41 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com ‘Carnival Watermelon’ (Heuchera villosa mid-season, bringing an unusual and eye- of lush green foliage, and continue to bloom ‘Watermelon’) Eye-catching hues of peaches, catching color show to the shade garden. throughout summer, even in hot and humid pinks and greens are displayed on compact, These compact, hardy, long-lived plants climates! Ht. 10-18” tidy mounds of foliage with hints of bright pink produce small Coral Bell blossoms atop vivid ‘Solanna Golden Sphere’ (Coreopsis peaking from under the leaves. This villosa pink stems in spring. Ht. 12” grandiflora ‘Golden Sphere’) Striking, pom- variety has exceptional heat and humidity ‘Siren’s Song Dark ‘N Bright’ (Heuchera x pom like golden blooms; an abundance of tolerance. A must-have addition to the front ‘TNHEUSSDB’) Excellent contrast purple red large diameter flowers over mounds of dark of the perennial border or mixed in a colorful foliage for shaded mixed borders. Woodland gray-green foliage; tolerant of pests and drier container planting. Ht. 14-16” gardens, mass focal point plantings or edging. soils, thriving in sandy and rocky soils. Ht. 12” ‘Forever Purple’ (Heuchera ‘Forever Purple’) Ht. 18’’ ‘Solanna Sunburst’ (Coreopsis grandiflora Vibrant purple glossy foliage and fluted edges. ‘Spellbound’ (Heuchera ‘Spellbound’) ‘DCORSOSB’) Showy yellow flowers with Very short spikes of purple-pink flowers in Spellbound will form a very dense clump with bronzy red centers on compact, mounding Summer. Ht. 10-12” tons of foliage. The ruffled leaves have rose foliage. Attracts butterflies. Ht. 18” ‘Forever Red’ (Heuchera ‘Forever Red’) This purple tones in the spring and fall with more brilliant Heuchera has the reddest leaves ever, sun, if grown in the shade you’ll notice more ‘Uptick Cream & Red’ (Coreopsis ‘Uptick a neat mounded crown, and is a vigorous silver tones, white flowers appear in June. Ht. Cream & Red’) Chipper little 1-2” flowers grower. The leaves are cut and somewhat 10-12” proliferate on tidy, mounded plants that bloom ruffled and reddest in the spring and fall when ‘Southern Comfort’ (Heuchera x ‘Southern and keep their shape. Ht. 12-14” the temperatures are cooler. Ht. 7-14” Comfort’) Huge cinnamon-peach leaves ‘Uptick Gold & Bronze’ (Coreopsis ‘Uptick ‘Frosted Violet’ (Heuchera ‘Frosted Violet’) mature to burnished copper, then to amber Gold & Bronze) Large 3” gold flowers with Violet purple foliage with deep burgundy veins and form a broad, lush clump, making a bold bronze centers, forms a compact tidy mound form a vigorous but neat clump, accented by landscape statement. Spikes of creamy white prefect for borders and rock gardens, foliage is dainty pink, pearl-like flowers on slender stems. flowers appear in summer. Thrives in hot, mildew resistant. Ht. 12-14” Silvery hairs cover the top of the leaf give it a humid environments where others don’t. Ht. ‘Uptick Yellow & Red’ (Coreopsis ‘Uptick frosted appearance. Foliage color deepens 14-22”. yellow & Red’) Large yellow flowers with dark when cool weather arrives. Ht. 12-30”. red centers. Forms a compact tidy mound ‘Georgia Peach’ (Heuchera ‘Georgia Peac’) COREOPSIS perfect for borders and rock gardens. Foliage is mildew resistant. Ht. 12-14” Creamy white flowers above large forming B clumps with leaves up to 8” across. Amazing j w p ‘Zagreb’ (Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’) color changes throughout the seasons. Bright ‘Dwarf Mouse Ears’ (Coreopsis auriculata - Deep yellow blooms, ferny foliage, and a peachy-orange then rosy-purple by fall. Attracts ‘Nana’) A fantastic little perennial to edge a compact habit. Ht. 12”, slowly spreading. butterflies and hummingbirds. Ht. 14”. border or accent a rock garden. Low foliage ‘Little Cuties Shimmer’ (Heuchera x mounds bear cheerful daisy-like flowers, even DAISY ‘TNHEUSHI’) Selected for its long bloom time; in hot, humid summers. Great in containers. this cutie will continue to bloom from spring until Attracts butterflies. Cutflower. Deer resistant. j p first frost. Deep-pink flower clusters stand above Ht. 6-8”. a compact mound of silvery-green foliage. Ht. Shasta Daisy - Bred for 12-15” (Leucanthemum superbum) flower output and vigor, Shasta Daisies make ‘Obsidian’ (Heuchera x ‘Obsidian’) Stunningly black, shiny, rounded leaves a wonderful display from June to September. hold their color all season. The compact, Strong stems make a good, long lasting cut mounding form offers great opportunities flower. Shastas do best with constantly moist, in small urban gardens. Plant in mass to well-drained, good garden soil. Divide every other intensify the dramatic color effect. Very spring to help maintain vigor. striking when paired in pots with high ‘Becky’ (Leucanthemum superbum “Becky”) contrast companions. Ht. 10-24” Large, single white flowers on sturdy stems ‘Palace Purple’ (Heuchera micrathana ‘Palace that hold up wonderfully in the wind and rain. Purple’)– Mahogany-red foliage. Sprays of Foliage holds up well in our Kansas heat and small white flowers from early spring to early humidity. Ht. 3’. summer. Ht. 18”. ‘King’s Crown’ (Leucanthemum ‘King’s ‘Plum Pudding’ (Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’) Crown’) A Shasta daisy to reign supreme Shiny, plum-purple foliage and a tight habit. Ht. over all others, with a corona of rich gold that 18”. ‘Moonbeam’ (Coreopsis verticillata sits on fully double, frilly yellow petals for a ‘Northern Exposure Amber’ (Heuchera ‘Moonbeam’) - Lacy foliage and pale yellow majestic Ombre effect. A wonderfully compact, ‘Northern Exposure Amber’) Bred for cold flowers all summer. Ht. 12-18”, spreading. mounded plant with enough height and scale hardiness and clean foliage all season long. ‘Rosanna’ (Coreopsis ‘Rosanna’) This thread- to really hold it own in a mixed border. Ht. 18” Dense clumping habit with amber leaves, leaf species will produce red flowers with yellow ‘Lemon Puff’ (Leucanthemum superbum yellow flowers appear in spring. Ht. 12-14” tips, a compact and well branched habit will be ‘Lemon Puff’) Delightful double flowers with ‘Northern Exposure Red’ (Heuchera covered with colorful blooms early summer. soft lemon-yellow petals and darker golden ‘Northern Exposure Red’) Bred for cold Very tidy in containers and landscapes. Attracts yellow centers on a compact plant with a hardiness and clean foliage all season. Dense Butterflies. Deer Resistant. Ht. 15-18” tight, low habit. Incredible flower power with clumping habit with dark red leaves, yellow ‘Solanna Bright Touch’ (Coreopsis ‘Bright a profusion of blooms. Excellent for container flowers appear in spring. Ht. 12-14” Touch’) A compact but showy blast of color gardening or at the front of a border. Ht. 16-18” ‘Northern Exposure Sienna’ (Heuchera for sunny borders or containers. Bright golden ‘Shortstop’ (Leucanthemum hybrid ‘Northern Exposure Sienna’) Apple green yellow flowers with a touch of red on strong, ‘shortstop’) Classic Shasta daisy flowers with leaves in spring and fall make a dramatic shift short stems rise slightly above upright mounds full, bright white petals surrounding a rich yellow to caramelized orange edged in gold for the center on this compact plant that naturally www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 42 maintains a tight, low habit. A real garden MVP ‘EveryDayLily Pink Wing’ (Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’ (Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’) that will reliably produce a profusion of blooms. hybrid) Dwarf, colorful and re-blooming, this 3” golden-yellow blooms. Repeats all summer. Ht. 15” fantastic new daylily is destined to be the star of Ht. 18”. the garden. Delightful pink and cream flowers ‘Stormy Skye’ (Hemerocallis ‘Stormy Skye’) A DAYLILY have a dark pink halo and yellow throat. An reblooming daylily with dramatic color. Large B offspring of the popular Stella d’Oro, yet even pink flowers feature bold, burgundy eyes and j p F hardier. Blooms early and steadily all season- burgundy lined ruffled petal edges. This easy- (Hemerocallis) - Daylilies are one of the easiest long. Perfect for borders or patio containers. care compact plant tolerates a range of soils perennials to grow. They will tolerate a wet or Ht. 12-15” and can be tucked into nearly any garden to add dry site and full sun or light shade. Choose from ‘EveryDayLily Yellow Punch’ (Hemerocallis reliable summer color. Ht. 12-18” softly ruffled to bold or bi-colored. Each bloom hybrid) A new, hardy, dwarf, repeat-blooming only lasts for one day but so many blooms are daylily with exotic bicolor coral-rose and DELPHINIUM produced that the blooming period can last for creamy yellow flowers. EveryDayLily varieties ‘Summer Cloud’ (Delphinium grandiflorum weeks. Daylilies are disease and pest free. are offspring of the popular Stella d’Oro, yet ‘Summer Cloud’) Creamy buds open to even hardier. Early flowering and prolific from abundant gentian blue flowers with white ‘Blazing Skye’ (Hemerocallis ‘Blazing Skye’) summer until fall. Perfect for borders or patio centers clustered on the open branching A reblooming daylily with dramatic color. Large containers. Plant in mass for superb effect. Ht. habit; blooming earlier and with better heat yellow flowers feature bold, burgundy eyes and 12-15” tolerance than many taller hybrid Delphinium. burgundy lined ruffled petal edges. This easy- ‘Happy Returns’ (Hemerocallis ‘Happy The blossoms on Delphinium grandiflorum care compact plant tolerates a range of soils Returns’) Clear yellow 2 ¾” blooms in early resemble classic Delphinium, but are not and can be tucked into nearly any garden to summer and reblooms during the summer and produced on a tall spike. Never needs staking. add reliable summer color. Ht. 12-18” fall. Ht. 15”. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Rabbit ‘Endlesslily Coral’ (Hemerocallis ‘Endlesslily ‘Little Business’ (Hemerocallis ‘Little resistant. Ht. 12” Coral’) This compact ever-blooming daylily Business’) Raspberry red 3” blooms, with a band ‘Summer Morning’ (Delphinium ‘Summer produces a continuous profusion of beautiful, of white. An early midseason re-bloomer that Morning’) Magnificent dwarf delphinium medium-sized, coral-colored flowers. Supplies repeats flowering later in the season. Ht. 16”. displays soft shell-pink flowers on a mounded a seemingly endless source of warm season ‘Little Grapette’ (Hemerocallis ‘Little plant; a perfect selection for smaller places color for beds, borders, and containers. Ht. 20” Grapette’) 2” grape purple blooms. Ht. 12”. in the garden, put in containers and lining ‘Endlesslily Orange’ (Hemerocallis ‘Mini Stella’ (Hemerocallis ‘ Mini Stella’) 1 1/2” borders. Ht. 12” ‘Endlesslily Orange’) This ever bloomer yellow blooms. Repeat bloomer like ‘Stella de produces a constant display of 2.5”, ruffled, Oro’. Attractive foliage. Ht. 11”. DIANTHUS light orange blooms. Ht. 12-15” ‘Radiant Skye’ (Hemerocallis ‘Radiant Skye’) ‘Endlesslily Yellow’ (Hemerocallis ‘Endlesslily A reblooming daylily with dramatic color. p B F Yellow’) This compact ever-blooming daylily j Big blooms feature ruffled pink petals with a (Dianthus) A magnificent addition to the produces a continuous profusion of beautiful, prominent yellow eye, surrounded by a ring landscape, this garden gem has beautiful, deep medium-sized, bright yellow flowers. Supplies of burgundy. This easy-care compact plant blue-green to green, grass-like foliage that forms a seemingly endless source of warm season tolerates a range of soils and can be tucked thick, evergreen mats. Wonderfully fragrant, color for beds, borders, and containers. Ht. 20” into nearly any garden to add reliable summer stunningly bright blooms smother the foliage in (Hemerocallis ‘EveryDayLily Cream’ color. Ht. 12-18” color early in the spring and sporadically through hybrid) Dwarf, colorful, hardy and reblooming, ‘Saffron Skye’ (Hemerocallis ‘Saffron Skye’) the summer. Provide well-drained, moist soil, full and destined to be the star of the garden! A reblooming daylily with bold color. Bright sun to partial shade, and lots of neglect and these Creamy yellow flowers with ruffled edges arrive butter-yellow flowers add a fancy flair to the plants will thrive. steadily from summer until fall. EveryDayLily garden with especially frilly edges. This easy- varieties are offspring of popular Stella d’Oro, care compact plant tolerates a range of soils ‘American Pie Bumbleberry Pie’ (Dianthus and even hardier. Perfect in beds and borders, and can be tucked into nearly any garden to ‘Bumbleberry Pie’) Large, saturated rose-pink massed to create a swale of color, or in patio add reliable summer color. Ht. 12-18” single blooms with unique vivid pink centers, containers. Ht. 12-15” carried on sturdy stems that do not flop. Compact blue-green foliage, repeat bloomer and fragrant. Ht. 10-12” ‘Delilah Magenta’ (Dianthus plumaris ‘Delilah Magenta’) Intense magenta blooms are prolific, this semi-double Dianthus is a real showstopper. Blooming spring-early fall, compact and easy to grow. Great at the garden’s edge. Ht. 10” ‘Delilah Purple’ (Dianthus plumaris ‘Delilah Purple’) Stunning semi-double purple flowers are long lasting and bloom all season long. Great cut flower. Ht. 10” ‘Firestar’ (Dianthus ‘Firestar’) The Dianthus Fire Star, has vibrant red flowers with a dark red eye. The flowers provide a striking contrast as they appear on evergreen, glaucous grey- green foliage; the foliage gives off a spicy scent of cloves! Ht. 6-8”

43 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com ‘Firewitch’ (Dianthus ‘Firewitch’) 2006 Perennial of the Year. Cheddar pink. Low growing FALSE INDIGO GAILLARDIA dianthus with exceptional, deep blue-green (Blanket Flower) foliage. Flowers are produced in abundance j w p B in the spring and then sporadically during the (Baptisia australis) - Showy racemes of pea- p B summer. Needs well-drained, average garden j shaped, indigo-blue flowers. Low-maintenance ‘Barbican Red’ (Gaillardia ‘Barbican Red’) soil. Ht. 6”. plant. Ht. 3-5’, 3-5’ wide. Twice the flower power with a much more ‘Frosty Fire’ (Dianthus ‘Frosty Fire’) Pinks. A ( ‘Twilight dense, rounded habit than others. A carefree ground hugging mat of aqua-blue foliage with ‘Twilight Prairieblues’ Baptisia Prairieblues’) Chocolate-purple blooms on perennial with vibrant flowers that bloom nearly 1-inch, Vibrant red-pink “quarter” sized double tall flower spikes. Needs well drained soil. Ht. nonstop all season. Perfect for hot sunny flowers with some spots of white. Scented 45-60”, 3-4’. borders and cutting gardens. Ht. 14-18” blossoms. Ht. 6-8” ‘Barbican Yellow Red’ (Gaillardia ‘Barbican (Dianthus ‘Georgia Peach’) ‘Georgia Peach’ FALSE SUNFLOWER Yellow Red Ring’) Twice the flower power with A stunning new hybrid pink, with delectably a much more dense, rounded habit than others. fragrant, pale blush-pink petals surrounding p B A carefree perennial with vibrant flowers that vibrant coral centers. Prolific flowers are held j bloom nearly nonstop all season. Perfect for on sturdy stems that do not flop! A great choice ‘Burning Heart’ (Heliopsis helianthoides hot sunny borders and cutting gardens. Ht. 14- for boutonnières and bouquets. Tidy, compact var. scabra) Dozens of giant daisy-like golden 18” habit is perfect for patio containers, borders, flowers with red centers with contrasting dark ‘Sunset Celebration’ (Gaillardia x and cutting gardens. Ht. 10-12” purple stems and leaves. Heat and drought grandiflora ‘Sunset Celebration’) This (Dianthus tolerant. Deadhead to promote constant ‘Mountain Frost Pink Pompom’ selection blooms profusely over a long period, ‘Mountain Frost Pink Pompom’) Delightful summer blooms. Ht. 24-30” forming a low, compact mound of grey-green, rose-pink double flowers provide a bright ‘Sunstruck’ (Heliopsis helianthoides foliage. Flowers appear spring through fall. burst of color in early spring, and appear ‘Sunstruck’) Huge, bright golden-yellow, daisy Thrives in hot, sunny sites. Attractive to continuously until autumn. The tidy mounding like flowers have sunny gold centers and butterflies, hummingbirds. Drought tolerant habit is nearly maintenance-free. Tolerant contrast nicely with shimmery silver and green once established. Deer and Rabbit resistant. of wet, rainy conditions and frost. Great for foliage. Compact habit, with blooms from mid Ht. 14-16” carefree landscape borders. A superb, long- through late season. Provides a nice splash of ‘Sunset Flash’ (Gaillardia x grandiflora lasting cut flower. Ht. 6-8” color during the heat of the summer. A great cut flower. Ht. 14-16” ‘Sunset Flash’) An exceptionally stunning ‘Rockin Red’ (Dianthus ‘Rockin Red’) 3” lively, and heavy blooming perennial! Large red, lacy flowers that bloom in clusters from FERN flowers have two rows of flat, bright early spring well into fall. Durable performance orange-red petals with yellow tips. Blooms and dependable overwintering will keep your l from late spring or summer, right up until garden dancing with color year after year. Ht. p ‘Autumn Fern’ (Dryopteris erythrosora) - frost. Easy to grow in a sunny bed, border 18-24” or containers. Ht. 12-18” (Dianthus ‘Scent First Evergreen. Fronds emerge coppery-pink, then ‘Scent First Passion’ ‘Sunset Snappy’ (Gaillardia x grandiflora Passion’) Fully double, deep, velvety red turn deep green. Very hardy. Ht. 30”. ‘Sunset Snappy’) A cheery single row of flat flowers. Delightfully strong perfume. Durable ‘Ghost’ (Athyrium ‘Ghost’) A vigorous and easy petals, purplish pink in color with creamy yellow and compact plants. Smoky green foliage. to grow fern with a neat, formal, upright mound tips. Blooms from early summer until frost if Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Cut of rigid, silver-green fronds with deep purple spent blooms are regularly removed. Easy to flower. Ht. 5-10” midribs. Perfect for the woodland garden as a grow in a sunny bed, border or containers. Ht. (Dianthus ‘Scent First backdrop to hostas or paired with coral bells. ‘Scent First Romance’ 14-16” Romance’) Scent First® Romance Dianthus Thrives in moist, shady settings, though more (Garden Pinks) is compact in habit, but not tolerant of brief dry spells than most ferns of its GAURA short on blooms. It gives sunny gardens a type. Ht. 24-36” beautiful display of salmon pink blooms in late ‘Lady In Red’ (Athyrium filix-femina ‘Lady In p B spring and a spicy sweet fragrance. ‘Romance’ Red’) With finely textured light green foliage j Compact mounds of dark green foliage also boasts an attractive, low mounding habit held on vividly- contrasting red-violet stems, ‘Gaudi’ with short spikes of deep rose-red flowers. of spiky silver-blue foliage, perfect for border ‘Lady in Red’ typically grows slightly smaller Blooms all summer long! Ht. 10-16”, 12-20” edging. Deer resistant. Great cut flower. Ht. than other varieties. Combine with bold-leaved wide. 6-12” plants in the shade or woodland garden such as hostas and brightly colored heucheras. Ht. ‘Passionate Rainbow’ (Gaura lindheimeri ‘Passionate Rainbow’) Rose-pink flowers ‘Whetman Star Superstar’ (Dianthus ‘Wp11 36”. appear in profusion along slender stems, Tyr04’) Delightfully fragrant blooms appear ‘Japanese Painted Fern’ (Athyrium spring to fall. Compact, easy-care perennial throughout the summer. Pink petals are fringed nipponicum ‘Pictum’) - Colorful fronds of has attractive green leaves, neatly edged in with pale pink and accented with a deep red star blended gray-green and wine-red. Ht. 18”. white. Outstanding heat and drought tolerance. in center of each bloom. Spreads to form a neat ‘Ostrich Fern’ (Matteuccia struthiopteris) - A great choice for rock gardens, perennial clump of slender blue-green foliage, perfect Erect, gracefully arching fronds. Ht. 3-4’. borders or containers. Clip spent blooms to for the front of borders or in patio containers. ‘Robust Male’ (Dryopteris filix-mas ‘Undulata encourage reblooming. Ht. 24-30” Superb, long-lasting cut flower. Ht. 6” Robusta’) Long, leathery emerald-green fronds are upright and stately, and retain ‘Siskiyou Pink’ (Gaura lindheimeri ‘Siskiyou their foliage well in cold weather. ‘Robusta’ is Pink’) - Airy, deep pink blooms with rose veins a fairly compact selection, producing a deep bloom early to late summer. Narrow, green green flush of new fronds each spring. Semi- leaves with maroon highlights. Ht. 36-42”. evergreen. Ht. 36” ‘Steffi Dark Rose’ (Gaura lindheimeri ‘Steffi Dark Rose’) A bushy rounded form with robust green foliage and an abundance of upright spikes blanketed with dark rose-pink www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 44 flowers. Provides vibrant seasonal color from hardy hibiscus, by far the darkest purple late spring through early fall. Excellent heat HELEN’S FLOWER ‘maple’ leaves of any hibiscus. White flowers and drought tolerance. Great for sunny rock are inundated with red patterned streaks and gardens, borders, and containers. Ht. 18-24” j p markings, even on the backside of the flowers ‘Mariachi Salsa’ (Helenium ‘Mariachi Salsa’) and buds. Blooms from top to bottom of plant GERANIUM Compact, bushy and heavy-blooming pops of in late spring through fall. Ht. 24-30” ‘Summerific Ballet Slipper’ (Hibiscus ‘Ballet B color for your late summer garden. Spicy salsa- j w p red flowers with chocolate button centers. The Slipper’) Huge 7”, ruffled flowers are white (Geranium) - A wonderfully diverse group of straight stems make these excellent cutflowers. with a deep red eye with petals that are edged plants, hardy geraniums provide delicate, finely Bees and butterflies are drawn to the pollen and with blush pink. These feminine flowers are divided foliage, brilliantly colored blooms, and nectar rich blooms. 18-20” produced all over the polished, upright, shrub- many have stunning fall colors of deep crimson- ‘Mariachi Bandera’ (Helenium ‘Bandera’) like clump of bright green foliage. Ht. 4-5’ red. If you provide afternoon shade and well Vibrant flowers on upright stems wave ‘Summerific Holy Grail’ (Hibiscus ‘Holy drained, moist soil these perennials will put on a enthusiastically above a very compact and Grail’) This is truly a special Hardy Hibiscus. spectacular display in the garden. densely branched mound of green foliage. Dark Incredibly dark, near-black foliage hold 8-9” deep red flowers. Use as a focal point to your (Geranium cantabrigiense inflorescences form a tight center globe above a ‘Biokovo’ garden and be delighted in mid to late summer. ‘Biokovo’) Crane’s Bill. Dainty pink-flushed showy banner of gold-tipped, brick red petals. Ht. Ht. 4-5’ white flowers grace this hardy geranium from 12-15” late spring into summer. Fragrant foliage ‘Mariachi Sombrero’ (Helenium ‘Sombrero’) becomes red-tinged in fall. Dwarf, ground- A compact perennial terrific for sunny native hugging form spreads gently by underground meadows and pollinator gardens as well as stems. Remains neat all season with little care. informal cottage gardens. Brings bright yellow 2015 Perennial Plant of the Year! Ht. 10-12”. color or late summer and early autumn. The ‘Black-eyed Magenta’ (Geranium cinereum flower petals surround a prominent yellow cone var subcanlescens) Dainty, brilliant magenta and are held above deep green foliage for flowers marked with black centers above lacy, several weeks. Ht. 18-20” dark green foliage. Red foliage in fall on this HIBISCUS outstanding, long blooming addition to borders or rock gardens. Ht. 6-8”. B F ‘Max Frei’ (Geranium sanguineum ‘Max j Frei’) - Magenta flowers, late spring through (Hibiscus) Best grown in a constantly moist soil, summer. Ht. 6-8”. but are very adaptable to different sites. Apply ‘Rozanne’ (Geranium ‘Rozanne’) - Large 2 1/2” mulch to conserve moisture. Hibiscus are VERY violet-blue flowers with white centers bloom for late to emerge in the spring, so don’t panic too a very long time. Deep green foliage is lightly soon. Trim to the ground in winter or early spring. marbled with chartreuse. A good spreading A Pride of Kansas Selection. plant that will cover 2 or 3 square feet in the ‘Fleming Fireball’ (Hibiscus ‘Fleming Fireball’) garden. Ht. 20”. A compact grower with maple leaf shaped ‘Tiny Monster’ (Geranium ‘Tiny Monster’) burgundy-green foliage, bright flaming Magenta pink flowers appear 4”-6” above the red flowers with overlapping petals are mounded foliage from late spring through late exceptionally large. Ht. 30-32” Listen live to summer. In the fall, the leaves become imbued ‘Fleming Kopper King’ (Hibiscus x with rich scarlet tones. A solid performer moscheutos ‘Kopper King’) Distinctive copper- “Garden Answers,” with a quickly spreading habit and foliage red, lobed, maple-like leaves provide a striking that remains attractive throughout the entire backdrop to the huge, hollyhock-like light every Saturday morning season. 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45 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com ‘Summerific Perfect Storm’ (Hibiscus ‘Eola Sapphire’ (Hosta Eola Sapphire’) ‘Magic Island’ (Hosta ‘Magic Island’) An ‘Perfect Storm’) Deep wine-purple foliage Metallic blue-green seer suckered leaves. A enchanting seasonal show from color- covered with 8 - 10” pink flowers with dark pink beautiful, larger selection that is sure to attract changing foliage. An upright mound of lightly veining and a magenta eye from late summer attention in the garden. Slug resistant. Purple cupped, thick, slug resistant leaves with a into fall. It forms a large 4-to-5-foot clump and flowers. Ht. 3’, width 4’. vibrant yellow flame in the center that changes is similar to Hibiscus ‘Kopper King’ but with ‘Enterprise’ (Hosta ‘Enterprise’) A beautiful to a creamy green as the season progresses, more pink and longer lasting flowers. Ht. 4-5’ contrasting addition to the shade garden, and an irregular blue-green margin with age. featuring heart-shaped leaves with dark green Spikes of lavender flowers appear midsummer. HOLLYHOCK and creamy white variegation with tinges of Ht. 10-14” olive green throughout the season. Dainty ‘Minuteman’ (Hosta ‘Minuteman’) Minuteman is j p B F tubular lavender flowers appear above the low great sport of the very popular Hosta ‘Patriot’. mounds of foliage in summer. This selection is The leaves are a little rounder and are slightly ‘Spotlight Mars Magic’ (Alcea rosea ‘Mars a sport of Hosta Captain Kirk. Ht. 1 ½ - 2’ more cupped than it’s parent. Plants are an Magic’) Single, bright red flowers in midsummer. outstanding addition to any garden. Ht. 18” Background border. Prefers rich, moist, well- ‘Olive Bailey Langdon’ (Hosta ‘Olive Bailey drained soil. Ht. 5-6’ Langdon’) Dark green foliage with wide light ‘Spotlight Sunshine’ (Alcea rosea ‘Spotlight green margins. Lightly cupped leaves with Sunshine’) True perennial hollyhock which wavy margins and deeply corrugated texture. flowers the first year from seed, single yellow Purple flowers. Huge! Ht. 3’, width 5-6’ flowers bloom on tall stately stalks all summer. ‘Patriot’ (Hosta ‘Patriot’) Dark forest green Pinch to produce more compact and bushy centers and wide, white, irregular margins. Ht. plants. Ht. 5-6’ 22”, width 30”. ‘Paul’s Glory’ (Hosta ‘Paul’s Glory’) Absolutely HOSTA stunning variegated foliage has deep green margins with a creamy yellow center that turns w l p B F white in summer. Highlights the shaded garden (Hosta) A wonderful low maintenance perennial and is especially beautiful planted with Astilbe for the garden. They prefer a shady location or Ferns. Both foliage and lavender-colored here in Kansas, on the north or east side, or in flowers are lovely in bouquets. Ht. 25”. ( Crisp white the dappled shade under trees. Foliage takes ‘Francee’ Hosta ‘Francee’) ‘Sagae’ (Hosta ‘Sagae’) Green leaf with margins on dark green leaves. Relatively sun center stage and we offer a wide range of colors, creamy yellow margins. Very good slug tolerant. Ht. 18-24”, width 36-45”. from dark green, to gold, to silvery blue. Whether resistance. Ht. 24-36”. An ideal edging plant. Short lance- used as a striking specimen or as a groundcover, ‘Ginko Craig’ ‘Sum and Substance’ (Hosta Sum and like leaves with sharp white border. Dark purple hostas are easy to grow and easy to love. Substance’) Huge, glossy, thickly textured, flowers. Ht. 12”, width 33”. chartreuse leaves up to 14” across. Ht. 30”, ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (Hosta ‘Abiqua ‘Golden Prayers’ (Hosta x ‘Golden Prayers’) width 80”. Drinking Gourd’) Large spreading hosta. Blue Dramatically textured, golden yellow foliage ‘Spotlight Sunshine’ (Alcea rosea ‘Spotlight green foliage with a puckered texture, very retains its color even in the shade! Handsome, Sunshine’) True perennial hollyhock which rounded and deeply cut. Cup forming leaves. pale lavender flowers are displayed on 18-inch flowers the first year from seed, single yellow Good slug resistance. Attracts butterflies and stalks in summer. Thrives in dappled morning flowers bloom on tall stately stalks all summer. hummingbirds. Ht. 24” sun to shade, protected from harsh sun Pinch to produce more compact and bushy ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ (Hosta x ‘Blue Mouse exposures. This popular selection is terrific in plants. Ht. 5-6’ Ears’) A symmetrical mound of small, heart- containers. Ht. 12” ‘Wide Brim’ (Hosta ‘Wide Brim’) Leaves shaped foliage with a slight curl that resemble ‘Guacamole’ (Hosta ‘Guacomole’) Apple are wide with a dark green center and mouse ears. The soft blue-gray leaves have green leaves are large, shiny and rounded with yellow margins, that turn a creamy white by a faint white edge in early spring. The thick a wide green edge. Large fragrant lavender mid-summer. Outstanding ground cover or foliage resists slug damage. Lavender flowers flowers. Rapid grower with good sun tolerance. specimen plant. Ht. 14-16”. stand above the foliage clumps. An herbaceous Ht. 12-24”. perennial. 2008 Hosta of the Year. Ht. 6-7” ‘Hadspen Blue’ (Hosta ‘Hadspen Blue’) HYSSOP ‘Cherry Berry’ (Hosta ‘Cherry Berry’ ) Small Leaves are 7 1/2” long and 6 1/2” wide and to medium hosta. Pointed elliptic leaves, mostly of a deep blue-green color with moderate j p B F white with irregular dark green margins. Stems corrugation and thick substance. Medium to ‘Blue Boa’ (Agastache x ‘Blue Boa’) Deep and flower scapes are cherry red. Ht. 24”. slow growth rate. Flowers form dense clusters violet-blue flowers held high above bright ‘Colored Hulk’ (Hosta ‘Colored Hulk’) This on 20” spikes. Ht. 14”. green foliage. Well branched and fragrant bold hosta holds a powerful presence in shaded ‘June’ (Hosta ‘June’) Leaves are pointed with foliage. Drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies gardens and borders with sturdy clumps of gold centers and blue gray margins. Very and hummingbirds. Ht. 32” incredible foliage. The deeply cupped, heart- distinctive. Good slug resistance. Ht. 12-24”. ‘Blue Fortune’ (Agastache foeniculum ‘Blue chaped, rippled leaves have chartreuse and ‘Krossa Regal’ (Hosta ‘Krossa Regal’) Fortune’) - Free-blooming masses of upright lime green varigation with striking, deep green, Shimmering, frosty-blue, upright foliage makes spikes. Peppermint scented foliage. Fragrant. irregular margins. Showy lilac flowers tower this hosta a real standout in the shade garden. Easy. Ht. 30”. over the foliage in summer. Ht. 14-16” Pale lavender flowers are displayed on 5-foor ‘Kudos Coral’ (Agastache ‘Kudos Coral’) ‘Empress Wu’ (Hosta ‘Empress Wu’) This tall stalks above the foliage. Thick leaves resist Coral pink flower spikes from Spring to impressive giant hosta was named in honor slug damage. Makes a dramatic statement Summer. Compact hybrid with a great habit, of the only lady emperor of China. A stunning when paired with creamy variegated hostas. increased hardiness, disease resistance and specimen that is one of the most sought Ht. 24-36” tolerance of wet soils. Attracts hummingbirds after hostas. Leaves measure 18” in width at and butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant. Ht. maturity. Ht. 4’ 18-20” www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 46 ‘Kudos Gold’ (Agastache ‘Kudos Gold’) Oriental Lilies Strike it rich with shades of gold that adorn this LAMIUM (Lillium) - These are very showy lilies with an long blooming, upright, and compact perennial. l elegant bloom in mid-summer. The flowers open An exciting choice for mixed beds, borders, or w F flat, and some recurve slightly, many are spotted. containers. Tolerates heat and drought. Attracts All are fragrant. Well-drained soil is a must. Many hummingbirds and butterflies. Ht. 24-27” ‘Beacon Silver’ (Lamium maculatum varieties to choose from. ‘Morello’ (Agastache ‘Morello’) An open ‘Beacon Silver’) - Spreading groundcover with invitation to hummingbirds, butterflies and all delicate, rosy-pink flowers and silver leaves Tiger Lilies pollinators! Whorls of tubular flowers climb edged in green. Blooms spring and summer. (Lilium) – Tiger Lilies are very tall growing and the profuse burgundy rose, salvia-like spikes. Ht. 6-8”. bloom very late. Downward facing flowers are Cooler temperatures bring showy dark foliage ‘White Nancy’ (Lamium maculatum ‘White often heavily spotted and have recurved petals. to the upright habit. Good mildew resistance. Nancy’) - Outstanding white flowering form, Excellent lily for naturalizing. Ht. 28-30” brightens dark shady areas. Silver leaves with ICE PLANT green edges. Ht. 6”. LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY LAVENDER B l p j (Convallaria majalis) - Delightfully fragrant, ‘Jewel of Desert Series’ (Delosperma)Jewel p B j white bell-shaped flowers. Ht. 6-8”. of Desert is a series of six bright and neon- ‘Hidcote’ (Lavendula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’) This colored flowers including Ruby, Garnett, Topaz, versatile, fragrant perennial shrub has many uses Rosequarts, Peridott and Moonstone. Blooms beyond the herb garden! Deep purple flower LOBELIA are notable not just for their flower color, but for spikes above mounds of gray-green foliage p B the intensity of the color. Flowers late spring to provide great color to the front of shrub borders j w F frost and withstands the toughest of conditions. or spotted into the rock garden. Highly effective in ‘Blue’ (Lobelia siphilitica) NATIVE. The Ht. 4-6”. mass plantings. Useful for perfumes, sachets, oils spike of brilliant blue flowers on this wetland ‘Purple’ (Delosperma cooperi) - Fuschia- and medicinal purposes. Ht. 2-3’. native attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and pink 2” daisy-like flowers. Long, thin succulent ‘Munstead’–( Lavandula ‘phenomenol’) - neighbors to your garden! Lobelia siphilitica leaves. Spreads rapidly. Does great in poor Evergreen, aromatic foliage. Lavender provides outstanding color for the border, wet soils. Ht. 6-7”. blooms in July and August. Ht. 18-24”. meadow or pond edge. Naturalizes easily in ‘Phenomenal’ - (Lavandula Beautiful lavender moist soils but tolerates periods of drought. Ht. IRIS blooms on extremely winter hardy plants. 2-3’ Amazing heat and humidity tolerance as well. ‘Fan Scarlet’ (Lobelia ‘Fan Scarlet’) j w p F Ornamental and edible. Ht. 24-32”, 24-32” Wonderful burgundy foliage with scarlet flowers, wide. excellent basal branching forms dense clumps Bearded Iris ‘Provence’ (Lavendula x intermedia with an upright growth habit, more compact (Iris hybrids) - We carry a wide variety of Bearded ‘Provence’) Taller and more rot resistant than with exceptional long bloom time. Ht. 24” Iris bare root in the fall. In the spring and summer other lavenders. Long dark violet flower we will have some varieties potted. Bearded Iris spikes. Very sweet fragrance. Very high oil MALLOW bloom in May and June and prefer a very well- content. Ht. 2-3’. drained location. ‘Zebrina’ (Malva Sylvestris ‘Zebrina’) Similar ‘Riverina Thomas Lavender’ (Lavendula to Hibiscus. Tall, well-branched plants 3’. Miniature Bearded Iris intermedia ‘Riverina Thomas’) A new triploid Lavender purple flowers with bold raspberry- (Iris pumila) - These are dwarf versions of lavender with large flowers that yield five times purple veins radiating out from the center, very Bearded Iris in white, purple, blue, or yellow. Full the aromatic oil of their parent types. Highly colorful, blooms all summer. Ht. 36” sun and good drainage make this a great plant for valued for commercial use, this midsummer the rock garden or front of a border. Ht. 10-15”. repeat bloomer is a showy, strong garden MONEYWORT performer in border or herb garden. The dried Gold Creeping Jenny–(Lysimachia Siberian Iris leaves and flowers make exquisite potpourri! ‘Aurea’) - Gold leaves with a trailing, (Iris sibirica) - Siberian Iris are easy to grow and nummularia Ht. 2-3’ creeping habit. Good ground cover. Ht. 1-2”. the erect, bright green, sword-like foliage looks great all summer. They have 3-4” blooms in May LIATRIS MUM and June, blooming after the Bearded Iris. This iris will grow happily in full sun, in average garden j p B F p B soil, but prefers a moist but not soggy location. j ‘Kobold’ (Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’) - Deep (Chrysanthemum) Wonderful, long-lasting fall Variegated Iris purple flower spikes in the summer and fall. colors. We will carry a few in the spring and a wide (Iris pallida ‘Variegata’) Flowers of blue with Ht. 18”. selection of colors in the fall. yellow beards bloom above yellow variegated LILY ‘Mammoth Dark Bronze’ (Chrysanthemum foliage. The grass like variegated leaves really morifolium ‘Dark Bronze’) Russet-red to red- brighten a garden. Prefers a moist site. Ht. 2’. j w p B F bronze flowers with a bright yellow center that engulf the dense foliage creating a neat LAMB’S EAR Asiatic Lilies dome of color for more than a month. Bred (Lillium) - Sturdier than the Oriental Lilies, these to withstand very cold winter temps. Borders, j p B hardy bulbs will form a large clump of colorful edging, container or mass planting. Ht. 2-3’ ‘Big Ear’ (Stachys ‘Helene von Stein’) - Wooly blooms in June. Full sun to light shade, their main ‘Mammoth Red Daisy’ (Chrysanthemum Lamb’s Ear with leaves twice the size of regular requirement is a well-drained site. Easy and long morifolium ‘Red Daisy’) Deep red, yellow- Lamb’s Ears. Ht. 10-12”. lived. Many varieties to choose from. centered flowers that mature to antique rose engulf the dense foliage creating a neat dome of color for more than a month. Bred by the

47 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com University of Minnesota to withstand very ‘Canary Brilliant’ (Paeonia intersectional cold winter temperatures. Superb for borders, hybrid ‘Canary Brilliant’) Peony ‘Canary PHLOX edging, large containers or mass plantings. Ht. Brilliants’ is a Midseason Itoh Hybrid Peony, 2-3’ semi-double to full double, yellow, creamy j p B ‘Mammoth Yellow Quill’ (Chrysanthemum yellow with apricot hues in center, some blooms morifolium ‘Yellow Quill’) Rich clear yellow remain light yellow while others become very Creeping Phlox blooms, whose tubular petals have a spoon- brilliant in color, this is a very deceiving plant. (Phlox subulata) - Wonderful spring color. shaped end, engulf the dense foliage creating Ht. 28-32” Slowly spreading mounds covered with blue, a neat dome of color for more than a month. ‘Duchesse de Lorraine’ (Paeonia white, pink or dark pink blooms. We carry a wide Bred by the University of Minnesota to intersectional hybrid ‘Duchesse de Lorraine’) selection in the spring. Creeping phlox forms a withstand very cold winter temperatures. Duchesse de Lorraine is named for the carpet-like mat that makes a good groundcover. Superb for borders, edging, large containers or Lorraine region of France, home of renowned Semi-evergreen. Does best in sunny, well- mass plantings. Ht. 2-3’ breeder Victor Lemoine. This is the first fully drained soil. Ht. 6-9”. double, yellow Itoh with an enticing fragrance ‘Candy Stripe’ (Phlox subulata ‘Candy Stripe’) PENSTEMON as an added bonus. The bomb-type bloom Rugged, ground-hugging blooms create a B may have 120 to 150 petals, far outnumbering delightful carpet of spring color! Masses of tiny j p even Bartzella. Ht. 28-32” white flowers with a pink mid-stripe on each ‘Dark Towers’ (Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’)- petal cover the dense green foliage. Spreads Deep wine red foliage. Tall stems of deep easily on slopes, in rock gardens, along lavender-rose flowers with lighter pink tips pathways or borders. More heat tolerant than bloom in midsummer. Ht. 33-36”, width 30”. garden phlox. Ht. 4-6” ‘Husker Red’ (Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker ‘Emerald Blue’ (Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Red’) - Striking, burgundy foliage; white flowers Blue’) Plant a dazzling carpet of color! Beautiful with a blush of pink. Ht. 30”. masses of deep blue flowers top creeping stems and create an attractive groundcover or PEONY accent in a rock garden. Excellent bank cover. More heat tolerant than garden phlox. Ht. 4-6” j w p ‘Red Wing’ (Phlox subulata ‘Red Wing’) Plant (Paeonia lactiflora) - We carry a variety of a dazzling carpet of color! Beautiful masses peonies including single and double blooms. of deep blue flowers top creeping stems and Bareroot peonies are available in the fall and create an attractive groundcover or accent in a potted peonies are available all year. Plant in rock garden. Excellent bank cover. More heat well-drained, deep, fertile soil. Remove dead ‘Pink Double Dandy’ - Large, semi-double to tolerant than garden phlox. Ht. 4-6” foliage in late fall. double flowers held on strong stems above a compact mound of dark green foliage. Dark Tall Garden Phlox lavender-pink petals mature and fade to a soft (Phlox paniculata) - Garden Phlox creates an Garden Varieties outstanding show of blooms in mid-summer. ‘Kansas’ (Paeonia lactiflora) One of the best pink, revealing a cluster of yellow stamens in The 4-8” diameter flower heads are very reds, with strong stems and large, double, dark the center. The flower is lightly fragrant. Prefers fragrant and long lasting. A moist, well-drained, red blooms. Great cut flower. Ht. 30-36” full sun to dappled shade. Ht. 24-30” sunny location with good air flow is best, ‘Karl Rosenfield’ (Paeonia lactiflora) Large, ‘Sequestered Sunshine’ - Semi-double combined with a moderate to heavy fertilizing beautiful blooms of bright crimson. Tall and free yellow flowers. Ht. 32”. schedule. flowering with strong stems. Ht. 24-36” ‘First Edition Bubblegum Pink’ (Phlox ‘Lady Orchid’ (Paeonia x ‘Lady Orchid’) ‘Scarlet Heaven’ (Paeonia intersectional paniculata ‘Bubblegum Pink’) Bubble gum Soft lavender-pink, double flowers are slightly hybrid ‘Scarlet Heaven’) This stunning, hybrid pink blossoms are accentuated by dark pink fragrant. Excellent background for spring bulbs Peony produces scarlet single blooms that eyes. The most mildew resistant phlox to date. or use in a perennial or shrub border. Ht. 2 ½’ darken at the edges. A truly stunning, fragrant Bubblegum Pink will bring months of tantalizing ‘Peter Brand’ (Paeonia lactiflora) Full, deep flower. Ht. 28-30” color and delicious fragrance to the summer red flowers are fragrant and lush, appear ‘Singing In The Rain’ (Paeonia intersectional garden. Ht. 18-24”. in abundance all spring long on a compact hybrid ‘Singing In The Rain’) A rare, yet hardy (Phlox shrub that’s just perfect for borders and cutting hybrid with creamy yellow, semi-double blooms ‘First Edition Coral Crème’ paniculata ‘Coral Crème’) Lovely coral gardens. Ht. 36” that become flushed with salmon coloring as blooms with rosy eyes. The most mildew ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ (Paeonia lactiflora) Very they mature. The flowers have a soft, pleasing resistant phlox to date. Coral Creme Drop will large, beautiful blooms of dark rose-pink with scent, and are displayed on long stems, perfect bring months of tantalizing color and delicious silver tips. Ht. 36” for cutting. Forms a lush mound of foliage with fragrance to the summer garden. Ht. 18-24”. (Paeonia lactiflora) The an abundance of blooms every spring. Ht. 2’ ‘Shirley Temple’ (Phlox blooms open to a light, blush pink that fades to ‘Yellow Doodle Dandy’ - Exceptionally large ‘First Edition Cotton Candy’ paniculata ‘Cotton Candy’) Soft lavender- white. Excellent cut flower. Ht. 1-2’ blooms held on strong stems above a compact mound of dark green, trouble-free foliage that pink flowers with cotton candy centers. The Intersectional Hybrids lasts well into autumn. Masses of yellow petals most mildew resistant phlox to date. Cotton Intersectional hybrids are a group of herbaceous have a nearly translucent quality, perfectly Candy will bring months of tantalizing color peonies that have been crossed with tree peonies. forming a formal double flower with a light and and delicious fragrance to the summer garden. Success, after centuries of trying to create them! very pleasant fragrance. Ht. 30-32” Ht. 18-24”. These plants have huge flowers up to 10” across on strong, sturdy stems. Mature plants can have up to 50 flowers! It is possible to have a second flush of flowers if cut back right after blooming. Great cutflowers. Plants die to the ground every year, so remove dead foliage in late fall. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 48 ‘First Edition Grape Lollipop’ (Phlox ‘Fire Dance’ (Kniphofia hirsute ‘Fire Dance’) Ht. 8”. paniculata ‘Grape Lollipop’) Soft lavender- Native to South Africa, this is one of the ‘May Night’ (Salvia x superba ‘May Night’) - pink flowers with cotton candy centers. The shortest, prettiest and most reliably cold-hardy Deep purple flower spikes on gray-green foliage. most mildew resistant phlox to date. Cotton species in the genus. Coral red and yellow Drought tolerant. Ht. 24”, 28” wide. Candy will bring months of tantalizing color flower spikes grow atop a thick clump of ‘Rose Marvel’ (Salvia x Sylvestris ‘Rose Marvel’) and delicious fragrance to the summer garden. narrow, arching, blue-green foliage. Well suited Largest flower of any pink Salvia on the market. Ht. 18-24”. to small city gardens and containers. Ht. 18” Deep rose blooms make a big impact in the landscape in spring and summer. Remove faded PLUMBAGO RUSSIAN SAGE flowers to encourage repeat blooming. Ht. 10-12” ‘Sky Blue Marvel’ (Salvia nemarosa ‘Sky Blue j w l B F j p F Marvel’) Light blue addition to the Marvel family. (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides) - Bronzy- ‘Lacey Blue’ (Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Lacey Remove faded flowers to encourage repeat green foliage; electric-blue flowers in late summer. Blue’) This hardy, heat and drought tolerant blooming. Large spikes of sky-blue flowers that Makes a great groundcover. Ht. 8-10”. selection has an improved, sturdy, compact blooms all summer. Largest flowers of the Salvia form that does not flop over in the landscape! varieties. Ht. 14-16” POPPY Lavender-blue flower sprays enhance aromatic, deer resistant foliage. Colorful, SCABIOSA easy care choice for accent, border or mass j planting. Ht. 12-18”. j w p B F ‘Little Patty’s Plum’ (Papaver orientalis ‘Little ‘Little Spires’ (Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Little ‘Giga Pink’ (Scabiosa columbaria ‘Giga Patty’s Plum’) Forms compact mounds of gray- Spires’) - Shorter and more upright than the Pink’) Plants form compact 6- to 9-inch- blue foliage with shorter stems of unique lilac- species. Ht. 24”. tall clumps of gray-green foliage which plum flowers. Ht. 10-15” Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) - produces an abundance of exceptionally (Papaver ‘Princess Victoria Louise’ Silvery foliage and lavender-blue flowers in the large 3-inch pink blooms. Ht. 12-18” orientalis ‘Princess Victoria Louise’) Oriental late summer. Ht. 3-4’. ‘Vivid Violet’ (Scabiosa ‘Vivid Violet’) Poppy. Exquisite salmon-pink. Foliage dies Continually producing lavender flowers all back after blooming, then rejuvenates. As this SALVIA summer long and clear into fall. Healthy, occurs, remove yellowed leaves. Cutflower. attractive, mildew resistant foliage. Ht. 15” Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer w p B F and rabbit resistant. Ht. 30” j ‘Apex Blue’ (Salvia nemorosa ‘Apex Blue’) SEDUM Bountiful mass of colorful dark blue flower w p B PULMONARIA spires from late spring into early summer. It j forms a dense, rounded clump of aromatic, (Lungwort) rugose grey-green foliage that looks nice all Spreading Sedum (Sedum) - Stonecrop. Wonderful groundcover season long and is not enjoyed by rabbits or l p that grows in a mat-like fashion. The succulent- w F deer. Ht. 18” like leaves come in many colors that add interest Pulmonarias are an excellent addition to the ‘Apex Pink’ (Salvia nemorosa ‘Apex Pink’) to the garden. Once established they are almost shade garden. Delicate funnel-shaped flowers Bountiful mass of colorful dark pink flower indestructible. Drought tolerant and easily grown open pink then mature to a rich blue. Highly prized spires from late spring into early summer. It in poor, dry soil; they are the ultimate in low for the velvety, spotted foliage that appears to be forms a dense, rounded clump of aromatic, maintenance gardening. dusted with sugar, pulmonarias are a wonderful rugose grey-green foliage that looks nice all foliage accent. Provide shade and very well- season long and is not enjoyed by rabbits or ‘Angelina’ (Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’) drained moist soil. deer. Ht. 12” Brilliant chartreuse-yellow, needle-like foliage ‘Raspberry Splash’ (Pulmonaria longifolia ‘Apex White’ (Salvia nemorosa ‘Apex White’) forms a quick groundcover. Adds cheery ‘Raspberry Splash’) Useful, attractive Large white flower spikes from spring to fall. color to containers, dry slopes and flowering groundcover for shade under shrubs and along Compact habit makes it great for a sunny borders, as well as being a good bulb cover. paths. A profusion of raspberry-coral flowers perennial border. Ht. 12” In winter, foliage turns orange in northern are held on arching sprays above the lush ‘Caradonna’ (Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’) climates. Ht. 3-6”. silver-spotted foliage throughout spring. Highly - This German cultivar has flowering spikes ‘Dragon’s Blood’ (Sedum spurium ‘Drogans resistant to powdery mildew. Ht. 12”. that are very dark purple with beautiful, bluish- Blood’) - Burgundy foliage covered ‘Trevi Fountain’ (Pulmonaria ‘Trevi purple flowers. If you keep it deadheaded, it with red flowers in the summer. Semi- Fountain’)-Silvery spotted leaves with cobalt- will bloom all summer. Ht. 24-30”. evergreen. Ht. 3-5”. blue flowers. Ht. 10”. ‘East Friesland’ (Salvia x superba ‘East ‘Fuldaglut’ (Sedum spurium ‘Fuldaglut’) Friesland’) - Very neat, mounding with dark Striking maroon colored foliage all season and RED HOT POKER violet flower spikes over gray-green foliage all an impressive display of burgundy flowers in summer. Ht. 20”, 20” wide. the summer. Makes a good groundcover plant j p B F ‘Little Night’ (Salvia sylvestris ‘Little Night’) for hot, dry, sunny locations. Also great in rock ‘Flamenco’ (Kniphofia ‘Flamenco’) - Vibrant After several years of testing, ‘Little Night’ is gardens. Ht. 3-5”. mixture of yellows, oranges, and reds. Vigorous indeed a dwarf version of ‘May Night’. And ‘Kamschaticum’ (Sedum Kamschaticum) Mound forming groundcover with green foliage growth. Ht. 32-36”. all the wonderful attributes of its larger parent ‘Lemon Popsicle’ (Kniphofia ‘Lemon have been passed along to this stunning and yellow flowers. Ht. 6-8”. ( (Sunsparkler Popsicle’) Brilliant yellow color with dynamic youngster. ‘Little Night’ is a superb companion ‘Sunsparkler Series’ Sedum TM) Outstanding new Sedum varieties including texture of the vertical flower spikes. Great for plant whose dark flowers makes all the other ‘Dazzleberry’, ‘Lime Zinger’ and ‘Cherry Tart’. beds, borders or patio containers. Elegant flowering plants around it look even better. It These Sedums were carefully selected and grass-like foliage is wonderful background for grows in any soil type. Ht. 10-12” propagated to highlight exceptional color, vigor such a display of pyrotechnics. Blooms begin ‘Marcus’ (Salvia nemorosa ‘Marcus’) - Very and landscape interest. Ht. 6-8”. in June and continue into October. Ht. 14-28” short and compact plants. Dark blue flowers. Excellent rebloomer, and good for containers. 49 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Tall Garden Sedum cover the top ½ of the plant’s total height (Sedum) - Live Forever. A favorite of gardeners THRIFT showcasing its beautiful upright rounded habit. A nice balance of foliage and flowers! Ht. 22- everywhere. The succulent-like foliage makes it B a good contrast for other plants, combining well j p 26” with other perennials or ornamental grasses. ‘Bloodstone’ (Armeria maritima ‘Bloodstone’) ‘Red Fox’ (Veronica spicata ‘Red Fox’) Very adaptable, it prefers full sun and well- - Glossy, grass-like foliage forms neat, semi- Dazzling rosy tapering spikes of Veronica drained soil, but will grow in a shady location and evergreen mounds. Round flower heads Red Fox arch upward to add vibrant color to even soggy soil. Low maintenance is assured. It stand up on stiff 8 - 10” stalks. Reblooms if old the summer garden. A carefree tidy plant with forms a slowly expanding mound and blooms in flowers are removed. Ht. 6”, 12” wide. medium green, toothed, lance-shaped foliage. late summer and early fall. ‘Cottontail’ (Armeria maritima ‘Cotton Tail’)- Lasts well when cut, charming in bud vases. Glossy, grass-like evergreen foliage in neat 12-18” ‘Autumn Fire’ - Similar to Autumn Joy but has round mounds. Reblooms if old flowers are ‘Ronica Blue’ (Veronica spicata ‘Ronica Blue’) more consistent flower height and doesn’t split removed. Ht. 6”, width 12”. Stout, intense blue-violet flower spikes steal apart. Ht. 18-24”. the show on this compact plant with vigorous, ‘Autumn Joy’ Pink blooms turning to russet in THYME disease resistant, dark emerald green foliage. late summer and fall. Long blooming period. Ht. Ht. 14” 18”, 30” wide. j B ‘Ronica Fuchsia’ (Veronica spicata ‘Ronica ‘Thunderhead’ (Sedum ‘Thunderhead’) Huge, Fuchsia’) Stout, intense fuchsia-pink flower deep rose flower heads that look like summer ‘Elfin’ (Thymus serpyllum ‘Elfin’) - Tiny green leaves form a solid mat. Good for between spikes steal the show on this compact plant thunderhead clouds. Very stout, upright stems with vigorous, disease resistant, dark emerald are a mid-border marvel. Handsome, grey- stepping stones or as a groundcover. Pink blooms in late spring. Ht. 2”, spreading. green foliage. Ht. 14” green foliage is the perfect foil for the dramatic ‘Royal Candles’ (Veronica spicata ‘Royal long lasting flowers. Ht. 24-30” Candles’) - Dense plant with beautiful glossy ‘Vera Jameson’ (Sedum’ Vera Jameson’) leaves, deep violet-blue flower spikes in Blue-green foliage turning to deep burgundy the summer. Heavy flowering, very disease creates color in the garden even when not in resistant. Ht. 18”. bloom. Dusky-pink flowers create a beautiful contrast and attract butterflies. A great choice YARROW for rock gardens, containers or edging. Ht. 8-12” ‘Xenox’ (Sedum ‘Xenox’) Unique Sedum with p B F dark foliage and a form perfectly suited for j growing in containers. Foliage is lovely shades ‘Desert Eve Terracotta’ (Achillea ‘Desert of green and mauve in spring, then darkens Eve Terracotta’) A carefree, compact, early- to deep burgundy-purple. Useful in the rock flowering variety with vibrant blooms and ferny garden, between stepping stones or in the foliage. Big, flat clusters of small, deep rusty crevices of dry walls. Ht. 10-14” orange flowers attract butterflies. Heat-loving, SOLOMON’S SEAL waterwise, fuss-free color for sunny borders or containers. Great color and texture for cut w l flower arrangements, fresh or dried. Ht. 16-20” p ‘Desert Eve Red’ (Achillea ‘Desert Eve Red’) ‘Variegatum’ (Polygonatum japonicum ( ) Strong lemon A carefree, compact, early-flowering variety ‘Variegatum’) - White bell-shaped flowers with ‘Lemon’ Thymus citriodorus scent. Great in fish and chicken dishes also with vibrant blooms and ferny foliage. Big, flat green tips. Dusky green leaflets are edged in used in tea. Nutrient rich soils. 4-12” clusters of small, deep brick-red flowers attract creamy white. The green stems are infused ‘Pink butterflies. Heat loving, waterwise, fuss-free with a wonderful mahogany color. Ht. 16-24”. ‘Pink Chintz’ (Thymus serpyllum Chintz’) - Low growing thyme with clear pink color for sunny borders or containers. Great SPIDERWORT flowers. Ht. 3-6”, spreading. color and texture for cut flower arrangements, ‘Wooly Thyme’ (Thymus fresh or dried. Ht. 16-20” w l B pseudolanuginosus) - Forms a thick, wooly, ‘Desert Eve Yellow’ (Achillea ‘Desert Eve j silver-gray, aromatic mat in drier soils. Ht. 2 -3”. Yellow’) A compact, early-blooming, variety ‘Sweet Kate’ (Tradescantia x ‘Sweet Kate’) with lemon-yellow flowers held above ferny - Clear yellow foliage and dark blue-purple VERONICA foliage. The perfect size for containers, or at flowers. Stunning combination. Ht. 2’. the front of a sunny border or butterfly garden. j w p B Good for cut bouquets, fresh or dried. The STOKES ASTER A very useful group of plants. Not only are they dried seed heads feed overwintering birds. low maintenance but most Veronicas will bloom all Heat loving, waterwise, and seldom grazed by p B summer. Long tapering spikes covered with small deer. Ht. 14-18” j flowers make a wonderful cut flower. Veronicas ‘Moonshine’ (Achillea x ‘Moonshine’) - Light ( ‘Peachie’s ‘Peachie’s Pick’ Stokesia laevis will perform best in full sun with good garden soil yellow flowers with silver-gray foliage. Ht. 2’, Pick’)-Large flowers and longer stems make but they will tolerate a little shade and overly dry 18” wide. this a great cutflower. Blooms longer and later or overly wet soils. The slowly expanding clump, ‘Pretty Belinda’ (Achillea Millefolium) Tall than most Stokesias. Ht. 18”. usually covered with rich blue flowers, is a bonus heads of lilac-pink blooms hover over gray- in any garden. green foliage bringing a soft texture to your landscape.Thrives in hot, dry areas with poor ‘Perfectly Picasso’ (Veronica ‘Perfectly soil. Attracts hummingbirds. Ht. 34-36”. Picasso’) Nature’s masterpiece! Paint the ‘Red Velvet’ (Achillea ‘Red Velvet’) -Very fade garden with a bicolor palette of pink spikes resistant velvety red flowers. Ferny gray-green opening from frosty silver-white buds. Flowers foliage. Drought resistant. Attracts butterflies. Ht. 1’ tall, 3’ in bloom, width 5’. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 50 Gardening Grid Start here with a sketch of the area you wish to transform!

61 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com LAWN CARE & TURF TIPS o BEST!—Fertilome All Seasons TIP!—Granular applications of Lawn Food Plus Crabgrass these broadleaf weed killers and Weed Preventer should be applied to wet (Prodiamine), 16-0-8—with trace foliage and then watered in elements. Season long control a couple of days later for with only one application. Best maximum effectiveness. if applied early in the spring, so try to have is down NO later than DISEASE CONTROLS early April. (Fungicides)—Preventative applications work best, and they will be a lot cheaper. Don’t forget TIP!—All of these applications to water all products in according must be thoroughly watered in to label directions. before they are effective.

WEED KILLERS o Fertilome F-Stop (Myclobutanil) (Post-emergent Broadleaf Weed Controls)—Apply weed killers when LAWN FOODS weeds are actively growing. Fall (Fertilizers)—Go light on fertilizer in applications typically provide best the spring, do not apply any during CRABGRASS PREVENTERS control but treatments can be made the summer and then hit it hard in (Pre-emergent Weed Controls)— throughout the season as long as the fall. That is when your lawn will Apply crabgrass preventers early in temperatures are appropriate. benefit the most from your efforts. the spring. Make sure you have it o down by the time the Redbuds are Fertilome Lawn Food Plus Iron, 24-0-4 with trace elements and blooming (approximately mid April). o BETTER—Fertilome Weed- extra iron for greening -Early Out—This is available in both a Fall—Apply­ around Labor Day. o BETTER—Hi-Yield Turf & liquid and a granular formulation. o Fertilome Winterizer, 25-0- Ornamental Weed & Grass Liquid applications generally 6 with trace elements— Late Stopper (Dimension), no work the best. Use with Hi-Yield Fall—Apply between Halloween fertilizer—Season long control Spreader-Sticker. and Thanksgiving. with only one application. Will o Fertilome Green Maker, 18-0- also kill germinated crabgrass o BEST!—Fertilome Weed Free 6 with trace elements plus 5% that has not gone beyond the Zone —Great for harder to kill Iron— Late Spring— Sometimes two to three leaf stage. Useful weeds. More effective at wider used as a late spring application. for late spring applications (late range of temperatures than Contains slow release nitrogen April to early May). Also great as other products. This is available that will feed into your lawn into a weed preventer in landscape in both a liquid and a granular early summer. beds. formulation. Liquid applications work the best.

www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 62 o Fertilome New Lawn Starter, 9-13-7 with trace INSECT CONTROL elements—Seeding/Reseeding—Ideal for using Only treat if you have a problem or really anticipate one. at the time of any seeding, reseeding or sodding Keep in mind that some products are most effective on project. insects in the turf canopy (things like ants, chinch bugs and fleas) and others are most effective on insects in the soil (grubs!). TIP!—If you fertilize only once a year, do it around Labor Day. If you fertilize twice, do it around Labor Day and Hi-Yield Turf Ranger—Turf canopy insect control (ants, then again around Thanksgiving. fleas, chinch bugs and others) Hi-Yield Grub Free Zone II—Soil insects (grubs) Natural Guard Grub Control—Soil insects (grubs)

Tip!—The best grub controls need to be applied before you have a problem. Use the following application timing for best control. Mid May to mid July—Hi-Yield Grub Free Zone II July to mid August—Natural Guard Grub Control

TURF TIPS • FALL is the most important time of the year • Most lawn applications need to be watered in when it comes to cool season lawn care. following the application.

• A thick, healthy lawn, maintained at the right • Preemergent herbicides need to be applied mowing height is your best defense against BEFORE weeds come up; postemergent weeds. herbicides are used to kill weeds AFTER they have already established. • If you choose to irrigate, more thorough, less frequent waterings are typically the best. • Plant only the highest quality grass • Read the label on lawn products BEFORE you seed. Cheap seed will frequently have a apply and then FOLLOW those instructions. lower germination rate and is commonly contaminated with troublesome weed seeds. • Granular applications can stain pavement. You don’t want to intentionally plant weeds! Always sweep or blow off patios, driveways, sidewalks and streets after applying.

63 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Gardening Numbers Coverages Bark Mulches Peat Moss 3 cu ft will cover 1 cu ft of compressed peat moss will cover 36 sq ft 1” deep 12 sq ft 2” deep 18 sq ft 2” deep 12 sq ft 3” deep Rock 9 sq ft 4” deep 1 cu yard covers 120 sq ft 2” deep 1 cu yd of mulch will cover 100 sq ft 3-4” deep 1/2 cu ft covers 2.5 sq ft 2” deep

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Plant Guarantee… Now for the fine print…because there’s always fine We offer guarantee on many of our Trees and Shrubs. print! If, after proper planting and care, those Trees and Vandalism, neglect, animal damage, winter injury Shrubs you purchase at Skinner Garden Store fail to or other “Acts of God” are not covered by this live, we’ll help you get a replacement. Store credit will guarantee. Those issues are beyond our control. be issued to you, equal to the purchase price of the Trees and Shrubs planted in raised planters or original plant. That credit can then be used towards containers are not covered by this guarantee. the purchase a replacement plant of your choice. This guarantee is for Trees and Shrubs as indicated Your sales receipt will show you the original purchase by your sales receipt. It does not cover annuals, price. It will also indicate if your plant is covered by perennials, tropicals, houseplants, vegetables or this guarantee. Just check the line directly below the certain Trees and Shrubs we consider to be marginally plant name. If it says, “Guarantee”, then it is! If that hardy. Seed and sod are not guaranteed. line is blank or says something to indicate that is not Labor is not guaranteed and a planting charge will be guaranteed, then it’s not. The sales receipt is required assessed for the installation of any replacement plant. for all replacements. This guarantee is for store credit equal to the original If you have any questions about this guarantee, just purchase price only. No cash refunds will be given. let us know. Likewise, if at any time you have questions We will issue store credit to replace a guaranteed about caring for your new plants, please ask. Your tree or shrub once. The replacement plant is not gardening success is important to us! guaranteed. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 64