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

May 10, 11, 12, 2013 Mother’s Day Weekend

Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Free Admission

FINDING THE SALE LARPENTEUR AVE. See page 2 for a detailed Plant Sale map

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Open gate (area map, left) HOYT AVE.

Open gate (State Fair map, below) 36 Metro Transit bus stop 35W SNELLING AVE. UNDERWOOD ST. UNDERWOOD SNELLING AVE. LARPENTEUR AVE. COOPER ST. RANDALL AVE.

CLEVELAND AVE. Minnesota COMMONWEALTHTH State Fair 280 COMO AVE. COSGROVE AVE COSGROVE DAN PATCH AVE. COMMONWEALTH DAN PATCH UNIVERSITY AVE. THE MIDWAY P CARNES AVE. Coneflower P135 94 Echinacea purpurea ‘Flame Thrower’ JUDSON AVE. LIGGETT ST.

UNDERWOOD ST. UNDERWOOD NEW SUNDAY HOURS— NOW OPEN 10AM–2PM CANFIELD ST. COMO AVE.

SNELLING AVE. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com 24th Annual Friends School Plant Sale NEW May 10, 11, and 12, 2013 NEW SUNDAY SUNDAY HOURS! Friday 9:00 A.M.–8:00 P.M.• Saturday 10:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M. HOURS! Sunday 10:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M. Sunday is discount day—one-third off at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand • Free admission • Free parking www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com [email protected] • 651–621–8930 BUMBLE BEE ON GLOBE THISTLE, ECHINOPS RITRO. PHOTO BY NANCY SCHERER What’s New This Year? New Sunday hours from from the Under the Sea Indoor plants have moved If you like to shop the discount series, and 75 other annuals These tall, nonhardy plants, meant sale, be aware that it’s now two • 20 new fruit plants, including to be kept as houseplants during hours earlier—opening at 10 a.m. goji berries and two kinds of the winter, are still part of the and closing at 2 p.m. thornless blackberries Annuals section, but they’ve been New plants Bee symbol moved to a new location under the There will be over 350 new Which plants are central stairway. varieties at the sale, each marked helpful to bees? Just Garden Fair with the ◊ sign. Some look for our new bee Ω Lots of new offerings in the highlights: symbol. This will help Garden Fair. See pages 4 and 5. • 33 new hosta, 24 daylilies, you select plants that We’re also offering workshops on 7 iris, 8 mums, and 47 other are good for helping bees to sur- a range of topics. See page 5. perennials vive and useful for attracting polli- New wristband booth Contents • 8 new magnolias plus 31 more nators to the fruits and vegetables Look for the new and improved shrubs and trees in your garden. More on gardening wristband booth, located in the ARTICLES • 12 new coleus, including many for bees, page 28. Garden Fair. How to Do the Sale ...... 2 About Friends School ...... 3 Garden Fair ...... 4 Workshops ...... 5 How to Do the Sale Befriend the Bees ...... 28

Friends School Plant Sale Shopping List Th / Fri / Sat Please record the name, price and quantity you are purchasing for each plant. Seed Savers List ...... 29 Catalog # Plant name Quantity x Price = Subtotal $$

$$ Edible Landscaping ...... 42 $$ $$

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$$ Smile! You get to hang Rain Gardens ...... 50 $$ $$ out with hundreds of $$ Tally sheet! Most Map to the Sale . . . . . $$ other gardeners. back cover $$ important: write down $$ $$ ALL of your plants $$ $$ and their prices. PLANT LISTINGS $$ $$ See How Do I Shop? $$ Rare and Unusual Plants . .6–7 $$ $$ on page 2.

$$ Herbs ...... 8–10 $$ Perennials ...... 11–22 Before the sale opens until Daylilies ...... 14 several hours afterward, you will be given a numbered Hosta ...... 16 Dress for the wristband. See page 2 weather, but remember, Lilies ...... 19 no matter how warm Water Plants ...... 22 it is outside, it’s We have boxes for you to put plants always cold in Vegetables ...... 23–26 in, but it helps if you bring your own. the Grandstand. Climbing Plants ...... 27, 30 Annuals ...... 31–40 Indoor Plants ...... 31 Succulents ...... 31 Hanging Baskets ...... 40 Fruit ...... 41–42 Roses ...... 43

Shrubs and Trees ...... 44–47 These shoes are Native Wild Flowers . . .48–52 made for walking. There are 2.5 acres Grasses ...... 52–53 of plants. Bring your own wagon or cart INDEX if you can (although we do have some grocery carts, see page 2). By Common Name ...... 54 By Latin Name ...... 55 Maps and more about “doing” the sale: SEE PAGE 2 2 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

REST CHECKOUT ENTRANCE REST ROOMS ROOMS Hanging Baskets Hanging Baskets N Order Water Plants Free parking. It’s legal to tallying WE park on non-posted streets and Perennials Annuals S there’s a large parking lot south- ATM west of the Grandstand (it’s EXIT Cashiers Bulbs & Bareroots Master Succulents the Midway during the Fair). Gardeners Rare INFO Indoor Climbers DESK Plants Vegetables Seed Savers Exchange East door

Herbs Vegetables Volunteer Curbside plant pickup ENTER entrance Fruit Roses DAN PATCH Native Wild Flowers Grasses AVENUE REST Fruit Shrubs and Trees

ROOMS Baskets GRANDSTAND Get wristbands here Disability access Garden Fair Are you concerned about accessibility to the sale? CHAMBERS STREET

LIGGETT AVENUE Please call 651–621–8930 and we’ll call you back

Workshops to discuss options. NELSON STREET

Food vendors P not an entrance CARNES AVENUE CARNES AVENUE

Wristbands each morning How to Do the Sale Shoppers are given a numbered paper wristband as they arrive (one per person). We do this before the sale opens very year, more than 10,000 people visit the Are there lines? and after opening, until the number of people wanting to Plant Sale. We try to make the shopping There are three lines that you might experience: experience as smooth as possible. Read this get in lets up. E 1. Wristband line: this usually happens in the section for an overview of the sale and look for mornings. This means you don’t have to stand in line the entire other hints throughout the catalog and on the 2. Entry line: this is where you go, briefly, when time. It’s the fairest way to handle the number of people website. your wristband number is called. who want to enter the sale at the same time. What do I do when I arrive? 3. Checkout line: This line peaks 2–3 hours There are many free spaces to park near the after the sale opens. It may look long but it Wristbands are distributed starting at: Grandstand where the sale is held (see map). moves, in the words of one shopper, “freaky

PHOTO BY JENN M. fast.” Look for the volunteer with the “Enter • Friday: 7:00 a.m. Once you arrive, get a wristband if needed from Line Here” sign. (sale opens at the wristband booth located within the Garden Fair block. Later in the day, there are no wristbands, no entry 9:00 a.m.) While you wait for your time to enter, visit the lines, and often no checkout line. • Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Garden Fair. You will be outside for this part, so How are the plants organized? (sale opens at dress for the weather! Within each section (Herbs, Grasses, etc.) plants 10:00 a.m.) How do I shop? are alphabetical based on their common names, and are numbered as they are in this catalog. • Sunday: 9:00 a.m. As you enter the building, you’ll be given a clip- (sale opens at board and tally sheet to record your plants and Who can answer my questions? 10:00 a.m.) their prices. (Or make a list ahead of time with Look for volunteers in green aprons or tie-dyed our printable online shopping list—see page 3). shirts, or sale organizers with pink hats, Ask Me! Once the sale opens, you will enter the building in a group, Write down the plant names, prices, and quanti- tags, or even balloons floating above their heads. according to the number on your wristband. ties as you select them. If you are using a pre-print- The website and this catalog are full of informa- ed shopping list from our website, remember to tion and tips for shopping. The Info Desk is under If you arrive early, plan to visit our outdoor Garden Fair change the sheet when you add or remove plants. the central staircase. after picking up your wristband (see page 4 for more on the We have a limited number of carts available, so What about checking out? Garden Fair). Please stay on the Garden Fair side of the it’s a great idea to bring your own wheeled wagon Checkout is a two-step process: Your plants are street until your wristband number is called. or cart (no sleds or linked carts, please). On added up at one table based on your tally sheet, Friday, there will also be students from Friends then you pay at the cashier tables. You can pay with Please plan to be near the entrance at the west end of the School who can help you carry your plants. cash, check or credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Grandstand in time to line up with your group. We make Once you’re inside, there will be maps and Discover and American Express). There is an ATM frequent loudspeaker announcements of each number. signs to help you to find the plants you’re looking between the tally tables and the cashiers. for. Please note: If you have friends arriving later than you or Always write the full price of plants on your tally parking the car, they will be given a number at the time of When’s the best time to come? sheet (see example, page 3). On discount Sunday, Each time has its own flavor. Friday and Saturday their arrival, not yours. This system makes the waiting the one-third discount is taken at the register. morning tend to have the most people, so if you Rare Plants has its own cashier. You must pur- process fair for everyone. come at those times you will see the Plant Sale at chase any rare plants at the time you select them. If you leave the area and return after your group has entered its most festive and busy. Then take your plants with you during the rest of the building, you may go into the sale with the next group Later in the afternoon on Friday and Saturday is your shopping. great for relaxed shopping with little waiting, and After checkout, you can leave your plants at that’s admitted. there are still lots of plants. curbside plant pickup west of the Grandstand and continued on page 3 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 3

Thanks! The Friends School Plant Sale is put together by hundreds Little School, Big Sale of volunteers. This catalog is brought to you by: Annamary Herther Bonnie Blodgett Carol Herman Chris Dart Colleen Fitzpatrick Dan Nordley Emilia Topp-Johnson Gretchen Hovan Henry Fieldseth Huong Nguyen Joan Floren Judy MacManus Lili Herbert LoRene Leikind Mary Maguire Lerman Mary Schwartzbauer Nancy Scherer Pat Rose Pat Thompson Patricia Ohmans s a Friends School student, I thank you for supporting our plant If you’d like to find out more about Friends School of Minnesota, Ryan Hogan sale. By doing this, you are helping raise money for scholarships. please visit our website at www.fsmn.org, or talk with any of the stu- Sara Barsel AIf you are new to the plant sale, or wondering why we put so dent or parent volunteers at the sale. Tina Hammer much time and energy into this large-scale fundraiser, here are some The Friends School Plant Sale raises half of the tuition aid given to Toria Erhart things you should know. The Friends School Plant Sale is over 30 percent of our students. It is made possible by made possible by volunteers at the school in order to raise the thousands of hours volunteered by friends, family, money for need-based tuition aid for our students. students, and alumni of the Friends School of Friends School Friends School of Minnesota is an independent Quaker Minnesota. We take pride in the fact that the vast major- of Minnesota school located in the Saint Paul Midway area. It was found- ity of Friends School families participate in and volun- 1365 Englewood Ave. ed in 1988. It has a strong base in academics as well as the teer at the sale. We think that it is a great reflection of Saint Paul, Minn. Quaker values of peace, justice, simplicity and community. our commitment to equality, diversity, and accessibility. 55104 Like many of the 85 Friends Schools nationwide, we are a As a member of the student body, I see first-hand 651–917–0636 progressive education school, meaning that it is based what a difference the Friends School Plant Sale makes in info@FriendsSchool strongly on the beliefs that children learn best through allowing children of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds PlantSale.com active, hands-on learning. Friends School also values envi- access to the community and academics offered at our ronmental education, conflict resolution skills, school. Many of my classmates receive up to 90 www.FriendsSchool PlantSale.com and the arts. Friends School of Minnesota percent tuition aid. I experience this method of teaching every prepares children to embrace Thank you for supporting the Friends School day, and I appreciate the value of being taught in Plant Sale and making it possibile for my life, learning and community On the cover a way that simultaneously teaches us to work with hope, skill, understanding friends’ names to be marked present during Coneflower, Echinacea both independently and in groups, as well as attendance every morning. Our school really ‘Flame Thrower’ in showing us how what we are learning applies to and creativity. would not be the same without your support. perennials, P135 the real world. —Emilia, 7th grade student We are committed to the on page 13. Photo by Jenn Lanz Quaker values of peace, justice, simplicity and integrity.

Check our website for answers to frequently asked questions: www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/faq Or email questions to [email protected]

How to Do the Sale continued from page 2 return to pick them up with your car. (If you You can create an online shopping list used one of our shopping carts you cannot take Catalog # Name Price Qty Subtotal the cart to your car.) Volunteers will help at the A221 Hibiscus, Maple Sugar $5 3 $15 curb. You will receive a number to differentiate N083 Virginia Blue Bells $5 3 $15 your plants from others’. C038 Bill MacKenzie (clematis) $8 1 $8 How can I get more involved P540 Pinks, Baths, Fire Witch $1.50 5 $7.50 in the sale? Sign up to volunteer for four hours Or download a PDF of our blank shopping sheet at (www.volunteer.friendsschoolplantsale.com) www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/doing and qualify to buy your plants at the volunteer-only pre-sale on Thursday evening. If you have ideas for plants or other ways to improve the sale, please email You can also use the website to [email protected]. find more information on the Everyone is a volunteer plants. Each of the 2,300+ This is a school fundraising event put on Your online list shows each plant’s catalog number plants has its own page, and entirely by donated efforts. Take a moment to and price. You can update the quantity for each plant most of the pages include one look around and realize that everyone working to get an idea of how much your total will be. or more photos of the plant to help you when our is freely giving his/her time and abilities. Let’s celebrate what a group of people can create with It’s easy to remove plants if you change your mind. written catalog descriptions are just not enough. a great idea, a ton of elbow grease, and a little luck! www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com 4 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

The Mikeology Store Cultivators of exotic mushrooms, sharing informat how wild mush- rooms are commercially cultivat- Garden Fair ed and how you can grow a mushroom garden at home while Located in the grassy field southwest of the Grandstand. discussing the many healthy facets of mushroom con- sumption, their symbiotic relationship with plants and EXHIBITOR HOURS Some exhibitors may be open their overlooked role in our eco system. www.mikeologys- Friday ...... 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. tore.com Saturday . . . . 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. shorter or longer hours. The Minnesota Project ◊ Sunday . . . . . 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Some may NOT be The Minnesota Project’s Fruits of the City and Garden All exhibitors are outside unless noted otherwise. open on Sunday. Gleaning programs match fruit tree owners and gardeners with local food shelves. Together, we Minnesota Bonsai Society Down Home Enterprises harvest produce that may have The Minnesota Bonsai Society was Garden art, from rusty garden flowers to a mix of stained otherwise gone to waste and founded in 1971 to assist members in glass to bird feeders to kinetic movement. Steel, glass, use it to increase access to healthy foods in our commu- learning the art of bonsai. The society stone and antique finds. Whimsical snails, insects to nities. www.mnproject.org/food-FruitsOfTheCity.html offers a Novice Workshop for enjoy in your garden setting. beginners and a wide variety of Minnesota State programs and activities for all levels Eureka Pots of Minnesota Horticultural Society of bonsai skill. Visit us at the Friends Create your own unique garden stack. A nonprofit membership organi- sale or at our website, www.minnesotabonsaisociety.org. Add an artful touch to your garden, zation that serves northern gar- ◊ deck or home. Mix and match colorful deners through education, Beez Kneez ceramic pieces from a variety of shapes encouragement and community. Beez Kneez is Reviving the Hive in the Twin Cities with and sizes with botanical-inspired Members enjoy a variety of valu- bicycle-delivered honey, honeybees hives in community themes ranging from traditional to able benefits, including the award-winning magazine, spaces (like parks, schools), in-hive experiential educa- playful. Made by hand in Minnesota Northern Gardener. tion, and a community honey house. To learn more using winter-hardy durable stoneware. Offering a Special Discount on membership at about our campaign to make the honey house a reality www.eurekapots.com Friends School Plant Sale (for details, see our ad, page 30). visit Kickstarter.com and search The Beez Kneez. www.northerngardener.org Fresh Start Soil ◊ Brandy Tang Fresh Start Soil produces a 100 percent organic soil addi- North Star Seed & Nursery Brandy Tang offers contemporary eco- tive. This product is composed entirely of worm castings. Selling vegetable and flower seeds inside the Grandstand friendly, socially conscious products. At Our product’s nutritional value rivals that on Friday and Saturday. Visit them in Fairbault, Minn. the Plant Sale, Brandy Tang will feature of even the priciest in organic fertilizers 507-334-6288. A full list of their seeds will be posted at gardening items, including American- without the harm of damaging your beau- www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/northstar. made tomato and peony cages, tiful gardens. With Fresh Start Soil you trellises, and hooks in fresh-picked will experience greener, healthier, and Northern Sun Merchandising summer colors; recycled garden art; more lively plants. www.freshstartsoil.com Gardening and environmentally themed T-shirts, aprons, wind chimes; and recycled toys for “little gardeners.” canvas bags, stickers, buttons, and more. Visit our booth www.brandytang.com Garden Iron Imports for a free catalog and 10 percent discount coupon for our Baskets, planters, topiaries, trellises, arbors, gazebos, store at 2916 East Lake Street. Northern Sun, Products Ceramic Chinn window boxes, armillary spheres, fences, chandeliers, for Progressives since 1979: social justice, environmen- Featuring Planting Rings at the Plant benches, chairs, decorative items, and more. tal, humorous message products. www.northernsun.com Sale. Planting Rings act as a root barrier ◊ similar to sinking a potted plant. Gardening for Bees Page and Flowers Planting Rings have vertical sides, no The U of M Bee Lab and Bee Squad will Coffee bags for weed barriers, dog hair as a rabbit bottom and are made from frost-hardy share easy steps gardeners can take to deterrant, and gardening-inspired greeting cards. make their gardens more bee-friendly. clay. This allows superior drainage and Rusco durability as compared to buried standard pots. Not all flowers are equal in providing bees with the nutrition they need; find Minnesota Rusco is a remodeling company that offers Chicken Stix out what flowers bees prefer. Many wild sunrooms and greenhouse additions., A revolution in home gardening. With solitary bee species need nesting spaces; find out simple Seed Savers Exchange Chicken Stix, you can quickly and easily alterations to your landscape that can give them homes. Selling heirloom vegetable and flower create yard and garden fences and enclo- With healthy bee populations, you’ll reap the benefits of seeds inside at the plant sale (see page 29 sures safely to keep critters out of your increased pollination and beautify your landscape at the for a full list). In the Garden Fair, prized garden or keep your chickens in same time. Hours at the Garden Fair: Friday, 10:00 a.m. providing information on how to save the yard. Reduces injury, saves time, eliminates waste, easy to 2:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. tomato seeds. www.seedsavers.org storage, adaptable, versatile. www.chickenstix.webs.com www.beelab.umn.edu Stone Crete ◊ Cowsmo Growing Blue Flowers My insect repellants, hand sanitizers, Exquisite hand-cast stepping Making and selling organic compost and potting soils stones for the exterior and throughout the midwest. Owned and operated by fifth-gen- salves and soaps are all handmade with 100% natural ingredients, in harmony interior of the home. Plus eration dairy farmers near Cochrane, Wisconsin. Cowsmo flagstone, slate, river rock, Compost is the finest compost available in the Midwest. with nature. www.growingblueflowers.com ledge stack, and interior tiles. www.stonecreteonline.com www.rwdairy.com Iron Images by Homer Dick’s Designs Yard and garden sculptures made from new and used stain- Specializing in rustic garden ornaments less steel flatware that will not tarnish or rust. Plus tinted More exhibitors may be added made from recycled scrap iron, includ- gazing balls made from ball bearings, heated to bring out to the Garden Fair. Please check ing animals, birds, flowers, and much the color of the steel, then clear-coated with rust-resistant our website for updates: clear paint. Very long lasting indoors and out. more! This will be Dick’s eighth year at www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/gardenfair the Plant Sale.

Har Mar • Lake Street • Cub Midway • Stillwater Thanks • Lunds Highland to all the grocery stores that allow • Mississippi Market Selby the Friends School Plant Sale to reuse • Rainbow Midway their strawberry flats so our shoppers • Trader Joes Randolph have boxes to carry their plants in! • Whole Foods Grand Ave www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 5

Swede Lake Vermiculture Castings ◊ We farm and produce 100-percent pure Empowered Earth worm castings for your lawn, trees, flowers, fruits and vegetables. They are environmentally safe, Workshops OMRI approved, provide beneficial micro and macronutrients to your soil/plant environments, and will not burn or wash away. You will see faster growth and Free and held under the tent near the center of the healthier plants and lawns. We offer 5-pound bags to 1 ton totes. SwedeLakeVermiculture.com or Garden Fair unless otherwise noted. www.eewormcastings.com SATURDAY Terrace Horticultural Books Bonsai Tips and Demos Located inside the Grandstand near the center Members of the Minnesota Bonsai Society will be working on their plants, Demos stairway. Books, gardening ephemera, and offering a list of plants that are good candidates for bonsai. at booth periodicals and journals, seed packets, seed PRESENTER: Members of the Minnesota Bonsai Society and plant catalogs, and unframed botanical art. The Twin Cities’ premier seller of used and new gardening books. www.terracehorticulturalbooks.com Building a Wild Bee Nest Box The Urban Chicken Keeper ◊ Build and take home a nest for solitary stem nesting bees. Adding these 10:00 a.m. Urban chicken keeping goes back hundreds of years and is nests to your gardens will encourage healthy populations of these just as rewarding today as it was back then. What has important pollinators. ($6.00 charge per participant for nest box materials.) 1:00 p.m. changed is the technology and materials available. We offer PRESENTER: Joel Gardner, University of Minnesota Bee Lab coops and accessories that combine modern technologies and materials in ways that benefit today's busy urban keep- er and their animals. City Beekeeping—Is it Right for You? The University of Minnesota Bee Squad will talk about keeping honey bees 12:00 noon Wolcott Art on both urban and suburban sites. Topics will include: learning to keep bees; Welded steel garden structures and ornamentation. costs and benefits of beekeeping; city ordinances; bee friendly flowers and being a good beekeeper neighbor.

Worm Composting PRESENTER: University of Minnesota Bee Squad for the Simple Person How to set up and maintain your own easy home worm composting system. Recycle kitchen waste and have great Gardening for Bees fertilizer for your house plants or garden. Free worms while Bees are important pollinators of fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, 11:30 a.m. they last; limited number of pre-made kits available for pur- raspberries, apples, pumpkins and many more, in addition to pollinating chase. Saturday only. wild flowers. A healthy pollinator population will help your garden produce more and higher quality fruits and will help your garden to thrive. Learn Yardly Art easy steps you can take to encourage populations of these gentle, fuzzy friends Clever one-of-a-kind sculptural and ornamental pieces that in your own back yard. add an unexpected accent anywhere. From birdbaths and birdhouses to mosaics of PRESENTER: Elaine Evans, University of Minnesota Bee Lab handmade tile and her house plaques, mixed media artist Sharon Miller- Growing Your Own Mushrooms Thompson has put a twist on nature to create unique, Do you have the most unique and beautiful garden on your block? 11:00 a.m. durable art for your home and garden. www.YardlyArt.com The Mikeology Store, cultivators of exotic mushrooms, will talk about how they can help you create a garden of edible beauty to compliment your other vegetables and plants. Mushrooms can be an extremely healthy and delicious FOOD AT THE PLANT SALE alternative to more standard vegetable gardens and reliably produce a variety of beautifully colored and uniquely shaped fungi. The priceless bonus is the Kettle Corn smiles from family, friends and neighbors as they gaze at your personal mushroom patch. Popped fresh with a mix of sweet and salty. It’s a State Fair treat in May! Come learn how you can grow your own mushrooms and be the envy of every gardener on your block! Smokey’s Charbroiler PRESENTER: The Mikeology Store, cultivators of exotic mushrooms Featuring quarter-pound chopped beefsteak burgers, all-beef hot dogs, and breast-meat chicken strips. Plus bratwurst, fancy extra-long french fries, onion rings, corn Honeybees—Reviving the Hive dogs, grilled chicken or ham sandwiches, and fountain pop. Honey bees are critical pollinators to one-third of the food we eat. Learn 2:00 p.m. Open Thursday 10:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. more about this dynamic social insect, who they are, how we keep them, and Friday 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. why theyre important. Try on bee suits, sample honey, and look closer at Saturday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. honey bees safely with an observation hive. Attend the class and get a Sunday 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. discount on a Community Bees on Bikes experiential education class in one of our hives—we'll put you in a bee suit and work a hive!

PRESENTER: Erin Rupp, Beez Kneez

Plant Sale gift Saving Seeds Heirloom tomatoes are packed with color, flavor, and good nutrition, but 9:00 a.m. certificates they also tend to be harder to find in garden stores than hybrid varieties. Ensure access to your favorites by saving your seed from year to year. A quick 2:30 p.m. and easy demonstration of tomato seed saving, including seed processing, A GOOD MOTHER’S DAY GIFT! fermentation, drying, and storage techniques. Purchase online at PRESENTER: Heidi Cook, commercial trial gardens manager at Seed Savers Exchange www.fsmn.org/plant-sale-gift. Or you can send a check to Worm Composting Friends School, 1365 Englewood How to set up and maintain your own easy home worm composting system. 9:30 a.m. Recycle kitchen waste and have great fertilizer for your house plants Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104 or garden. Also available all day Saturday for consultation. 3:00 p.m. with the name and address PRESENTER: Lynda Mader, amateur worm composter of the recipient, and we will If you miss a workshop or demonstration, stop by the booth mail it directly to her! of the presenter for a one-on-one review. 6 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Rare and Unusual How the Rare Plants Perennials area works U001 Almond, All-in-One ◊ U014 Fumeroot Corydalis flexuosa ß Orchid, Lady’s Slipper Cypripedium Rare Plants is located Prunus amygdalus Blue Panda—Electric-blue long, pointed, tubular flow- Lady’s slippers want cool soil and and morning sun. straight ahead as you First self-fertile true almond variety. Thin-shelled and ers dangle from burgundy stems held above lacy blue- Blooming size plants; rootstock rescued from develop- come in the main door. sweet. Fragrant pink flowers in spring, later than other green foliage. Blooms in spring and fall. Fragrant. Deer, ment. ∏˜ varieties which is good for us. Bears in three to four rabbit, and squirrel resistant. Best in part sun. 8–16”h $35.00—6” pot: It serves a limited num- Í Í∏Ó ‰ years. Ripens in early September. 12–15’h $10.00—4.5” pot U030 Large Yellow, C. pubescens—Easiest to grow, and ber of shoppers at a $32.00—2 gal. pot U015 Green Dragon, Little can live up to 100 years. Blooms in May. Most time. Please bring your U002 Alpine Azalea ◊ Pinellia pedatisecta shade-tolerant of these lady’s slippers. 12–18”h cart with you through Loiseleuria procumbens U031 Pink and White Showy, C. reginae—Our largest Jack-in-the-pulpit cousin from northern and western and showiest native orchid and the Minnesota the section. Miniature alpine shrub with smooth shiny leaves, China and Japan. Palm-like divided leaves. Spreads. state flower. Blooms from mid to late June. small pink flowers in late spring to early summer. Í∏ ¥ 15”h $5.00—bareroot each Beautiful contrasting white petals and sepals with Rare Plants has its own Trailing. 3–5”h ͉¥ $5.00—2.5” pot ◊ a moccasin-shaped “slipper” flooded with rose or cashier, so once you U016 Hardy Gloxinia U003 Bamboo, Rufa Fargesia rufa Incarvillea mairei grandiflora var. brevipes crimson. Needs more sun but without warming have made your selec- the soil. 18–36”h Vivid orange-red stem coverings. One of the hardier Deep pink flowers with yellow throats. Flower stalks tions, you pay there U032 Small Yellow, C. parviflorum—Often found in bamboos, but will require an ideal location to do well grow from leaf rosettes in the spring. Grow in moist, wetlands but does well in upland gardens, too. before leaving the booth in Minnesota. Clump-forming, noninvasive. 8’h by well-drained soil. 15”h $2.00—2.5” pot with your plants. 6–8’w Í∏ ‰ $29.00—1.5 gal. pot 12”h U017 Hellebore Helleborus niger U004 Bloodroot, Double U033 Peony, Fern-Leaf Paeonia tenuifolia The “Christmas Rose” (which blooms in early spring Crimson double flowers with feathery foliage. Blooms Sanguinaria canadensis in our area) has been cultivated since Roman days. in May before most peonies. Divisions of plants res- Multiplex—Multi-petaled flowers look like miniature Sumptuous, nodding, pure white blooms are 2” across cued from 19th century farmsteads by a local peony water lilies. Buds pop up in early spring followed by and centered with a crown of golden stamens. Long- collector. 12–18”h by 12–18”w Í¥ tightly rolled silver-green leaves that unfurl to as much lived in the garden, these evergreens have large, lus- $59.00—2 gal. pot as 8” wide. Prefers moist, humus-rich soil. Should be trous, dark green, leathery leaves that seem to rise divided every few years. 10–12”h ∏˜‰ directly from the soil. They do best in moist, rich, com- Peony, Itoh Paeonia ∏Ó ¥ $20.00—4” pot posted, alkaline soil. 12”h These crosses between the woody and common U005 Blue Bean Decaisnea fargesii ◊ $10.00—1 gal. pot peonies have strong stems that hold up well in rain Pale yellow flowers on pendulous sprays give way to U018 Hepatica, Dark Magenta (no support needed). Large, long-lasting flowers. Deer Í¥ eye-catching 4” bean pods. The spooky pods turn blue Hepatica media billardii resistant. as they ripen, inspiring its other common name “dead Winsome magenta blooms on this rare plant. Be sure $40.00—3 gal. pot: man’s fingers.” Their sweet pulp is beloved in its ◊ to check the photos on our website. Appreciates a win- U034 Cora Louise —White semi-double to dou- native habitat extending from the Himalayas to China. ter mulch. Collector’s item. 6”h ∏Ó ‰ ble 8–10” flowers with deep fuchsia-lavender cen- Showy feathery leaves on graceful wands up to 36” $29.00—4” pot tral brushstrokes that complement the prominent long. Prefers moist, dappled shade. Some winter yellow stamens. Mature plants have up to 50 ∏ protection recommended. Self fertile. 8’h U019 Heron’s Bill Erodium manescavii ◊ flowers. Light fragrance. Mid-late season. $4.00—3.5” pot Dainty, rich magenta-purple, geranium-like flowers 26–30”h by 42–48”w U006 Cactus, Lee’s Dwarf Snowball from the Pyrenees with ferny, feathery foliage. Blooms U035 Sequestered Sunshine ◊—Single to semi- Escobaria leei June-September, later than its hardy geranium cousins. double bright lemon yellow blossoms with red This tiny gem quickly forms a cluster of nearly white, Appreciates sharply drained, neutral or alkaline soil. flares and showy stamens. Mid-season. 32–42”h Í∏ ‰ ∫ bulbous stems. A flush of pink flowers cover it in late 12–18”h $5.00—2.5” pot by 36–44”w U036 Singing in the Rain—Creamy yellow and spring. May survive the winter in a sheltered spot. Can U020 Iris, Purple Flag Iris versicolor be kept in a pot and brought indoors. 2”h Í salmon semi-double. Sweet scent. 36–48”h Gerald Darby—Foliage emerges dark purple, fading to $5.00—2.5” pot $46.00—2 gal. pot: green in summer. Large purple blooms. 24–36”h Í U037 Bartzella—Canary yellow 9” double blossoms U007 Clematis, Japanese ◊ ç¥ $12.00—1 gal. pot Clematis stans with red flames at the center. Slightly spicy scent. U021 Iris, Rock Garden Iris sp. Mature plants can bear 30 flowers. 24–36”h Adorable little curly-petaled pale blue flowers on a Martagon shrubby plant. Usually has a lily-of-the-valley fra- Light purple or white rock garden iris grown from $79.00—1 gal. pot: Lily ͉ ◊ grance. May benefit from a winter mulch. 36”h Í∏ ¥ plants at the local rock garden society sale. 4–6”h U038 Little Darlin’ —Spectacular 3–4” deep pink $5.00—2.5” pot $10.00—3.5” pot flowers tinged with purple on stems that can han- dle the weight. Attractive foliage. Fragrant. U008 Clintonia, White ◊ U022 Leatherwood Dirca palustris 32–36”h Clintonia umbellata Many pairs of tiny flowers in late April just before the Globular black berries that follow umbels of bright leaves appear. Native peoples used the inner bark for Peony, Molly-the-Witch white flowers on 6–16” stems. Stoloniferous, so it will fish line and cordage. When moistened, the bark is Paeonia mlokosewitschii make a tidy clump in just a year or two. Prefers a flexible enough to use in basketry. Has an oval shape Delicate-looking pale lemon yellow 5” blooms. Bronze- moist, cool, humus-rich soil. Named for New York without any pruning. Easy, drought tolerant, adaptable red emerging foliage. Gets its common name from its governor DeWitt Clinton, builder of the Erie Canal. to most soils, and deer resistant. 10’h Í∏Ó ˜¥ hard-to-pronounce species name. Can take light shade. Truly rare. 16”h Í∏Ó $10.00—3.5” pot $18.00—5.25” pot 23–27”h Í∏ Elm, Miniature Ulmus parvifolia Lily, Martagon Lilium U039 $15.00—2.5” pot Truly miniature elms, perfect for a rock garden, bonsai, Recurved blooms dangle from upright stems in June. U040 $69.00—1 gal. pot fairy garden, or outdoor model railroad. Resistant to Very easy to grow, preferring part shade. Self-sows in a ◊ Dutch elm disease. Winter protection recommended. ͉ good site. Í∏Ó U041 Peony, Osti’s Paeonia ostii $9.00—2.5” pot: $29.00—4.5” pot: Fragrant 6–8" pure white ruffled cups, sometimes tinged with pale pink, have a prominent burgundy cen- U009 Seiju—Toothed, glossy leaves and mottled bark. U023 Arabian Knight, L. martagon—Many nodding, ter with golden stamens. Silver gray-brown peeling 2–10’h recurved blooms in rusty-red with large creamy- bark on this woody peony. Very early spring bloom. $29.00—2 gal. pot: gold spots. 36–48”h Í∏ Asian From China. 48–60”h $15.00—2.5” pot U010 Hokkaido—Will reach one foot in five years, U024 , L. tsingtauense—Wild lily from China and taking 30 years to reach three feet. Bark becomes Korea. Up to six orange star-shaped blossoms. U042 Peony, Tibetan ◊ corky with age. 1–3’h 18–36”h Paeonia delayavi lutea ludlowii U025 Hanson’s Lily, L. hansonii—Wild native from Handsome, fragrant, semi-double 2–3” yellow flowers U011 Fairy Bells Disporum cantoniense ◊ Japan with golden-orange blooms, spotted red. bloom May–June. Give this woody peony space to 36–60”h Night Heron—Graceful bamboo-like stalks and bur- grow. May be cut off near the ground if it becomes too U026 Martagon, L. martagon—Native woodland lily gundy leaves that age to greenish-purple in summer. big and it will still dependably flower on new growth. from Europe to Russia. Many pink to purple spot- Dangling, tiny bell-shaped white-green flowers in 48–96”h ∏ $25.00—1 gal. pot spring to early summer, followed by purple-black ted flowers. up to 72”h berries in late summer. Best in groups in rich, moist U027 Orange Marmalade, L. martagon—Dark orange- shade with a winter mulch. Tolerates dense shade. red, outfacing pollen-free flowers on tall stems. 36–60”h ∏Ó $12.00—1 quart pot 36–48”h U028 Sunny Morning, L. martagon—Deep orange-yel- U012 Franklin Tree Franklinia alatamaha low recurved flowers with gold circular spots. Creamy white 3” fragrant flowers in late summer. 48–60”h Extinct in the wild. Protected location in sandy soil. 15–20’h Í∏ $20.00—1 gal. pot U029 Onion, Blue-Flowered Allium beesianum U013 Fremont’s Leather Flower Unusual true deep blue mini-onion from China. Yellow Lady Clematis fremontii Nodding umbels of small bell flowers in September. Slipper Bell-shaped lavender to white flowers nodding at the Hardy even in an exposed trough. 8”h Í´‰ end of slender stalks from May to June. Lovely seed $9.00—2.5” pot heads. This clematis is a compact shrub rather than a Peony vine; it needs support from a cage or nearby plant, Native to small areas in Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. 18”h by 12”w Í∏ ‰¥ $22.00—1 gal. pot www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 7 We accept cash, checks, Amex, Rare and Unusual Visa, MasterCard & Discover

Tender Perennials Key Peony, Woody Paeonia suffruticosa These plants need to be over-wintered indoors; they will not tolerate frost. It’s fun to Í Full sun Woody peonies require at least four to five hours of sun- outfox our Minnesota winters. ∏ Part sun/part shade light daily. Good drainage is essential in a loamy soil with Ó Shade high humus content to a depth of at least 24”. Once U063 Cactus, Rope ◊ U076 Ginger, Panda Face ◊ established, you will be rewarded each year with an abun- Ω dance of beautiful, huge flowers. Woody peonies can live Unknown species from Malcolm Burleigh Asarum maximum Good for bees ı Bird food source more than a hundred years. Deer resistant. 36–60”h by An unusual hanging basket cactus from the garden of Velvety 2" black three-petaled trumpet flowers with a Í∏¥ ∫ 48–72”w Saint Paul gardener Malcom Burleigh. Í bold white central pattern are easier to see underneath Butterfly-friendly $30.00—1 gal. pot: $5.00—2.5” pot the foliage in spring if grown in an eye-level container. ˙ Hummingbird-friendly U043 Chojuraka ◊—Huge lavender flowers. U064 Calla Zantedeschia aethiopica Glossy silver-marbled 3" elongated heart-shaped ç U044 Kaoukamon ◊—Maroon flowers. White 8” rolled goblets in spring and summer make leaves. This rare Chinese species needs humus rich soil Attractive foliage U045 Lavender ß elegant cut flowers. Large, arrowhead-shaped green and regular moisture. 6”h $29.00—3.5” pot Ç Culinary U046 Purple ß leaves. Keep moist. 36”h Í∏ †¥ U077 Loquat Eriobotrya japonica ◊ ´ Edible flowers U047 Red, ‘Houki’ ß $12.00—2 gal. pot ˝ Ground cover U048 Yellow, ‘Kinshi’ ß—Brilliant yellow. Easy-to-grow subtropical fruit tree, grown for the bold Citrus Citrus tropical look of the textured foliage. Unusual in that it  Medicinal $59.00—2 gal. pot: Fragrant white flowers and ornamental, glossy foliage. flowers in the fall. Fruit seldom ripens without a ˜ ◊ Minnesota native U049 High Noon —Ruffled, satiny, semi-double Height depends on how many years you over-winter greenhouse. Good for bonsai. Small tree size. Í ‰ Rock garden 6–10” yellow flowers with dark red flares at the them indoors. Need excellent drainage. Í†Ç´Ω $36.00—1 gal. pot base of the petals and a gold-orange center. $25.00—1 gal. pot: Lemon scent. Blooms early summer; unlike most U078 Malagasy Fire Bush † Cold-sensitive: U065 Lemon, Eureka—Sparkling green and white var- woody peonies, it may rebloom. Uncarina peltata keep above 40°F iegated leaves with pinkish new growth and buds. ¥ $79.00—1 gal. pot: Immature fruit is green and yellow striped turn- Golden yellow flowers with a purple throat resemble Toxic to humans U050 Leda ◊—Semi-double 8” pink-mauve flowers ing to yellow at maturity with tart pink flesh. ç petunias or morning glories. Alien-looking seed pods ß Saturday restock with dark plum colored flares. Slight lemony fra- have half-inch hooked spines. Lifting the thickened $25.00—4” extra deep pot: grance. Mid-season. root system periodically creates a cool, gnarled bonsai U066 Kumquat, Nagami, C. fortunella—Savor the con- U051 Terpsichore ◊—Named for the Greek Muse look. Rich, well drained soil. From Madagascar. trast of sour and salty in the fresh juicy olive- of dance, this peony has graceful single blooms, 36–96”h ∏ $4.00—3.5” pot sized fruit. Also used in preserves. coral with orange and red veining. Fragrant. ∫ U067 Lemon, Meyer, C. x meyeri—Compact size and U079 Monkey Puzzle Tree ◊ U052 Pine, Japanese Umbrella productivity. Young leaves and shoots are dark Araucaria araucana Sciadopitys verticillata purple. The yellow fruits are rounder and sweeter In its native Chile, this “living fossil” conifer (related than a true lemon, with a slight orange tint when Like umbrella spokes, thick waxy glossy needles are to the Norfolk Island Pine) can grow to be 150’ tall and ripe. Fragrant, edible skin. clustered at the end of the branches. This rare ever- 2,000 years old, but you can have it in a pot. The tree U068 Lime, Kaffir, —Grown primarily for its green conifer from Japan grows slowly but is long-lived C. hystrix has armor of overlapping sharply pointed leaves that attractive and distinctively shaped “double and retains its green color in winter. Broad pyramid to cover its trunk and branches. ͆ leaves.” Prized by Thai cooks, the leaves can be narrow cone shape, but can also have multiple stems. $20.00—4” deep pot used fresh or dried and stored frozen. This small Prefers a rich, acidic soil, and protection from winter thorny tree is well suited to container growing. It U080 Pomegranate Punica granatum winds. In ten years will reach 6–8’ tall. 20–30’h by can bloom year-round and may bear small, very 15–20’w Í $20.00—1 gal. pot Wonderful—Miniaturized leaves and yellow-orange bumpy green fruit. trumpet flowers. Self-fruitful, but if you want fruit, U053 Pinks, Mossy Dianthus freynii ß U069 Mandarin, Tango, C. reticulata—Sometimes plant in a very large container. If trained as bonsai, the Spiky blue-green mossy carpet with tiny pink flowers called “zipper skins” because they are so easily tree’s twisting trunk takes on that desired ancient in summer. Very dwarf. 2”h by 12”w ͉ peeled. Self-fruiting and easy to grow if they gnarly look and can be restricted to as little as 12” $2.00—2.5” pot aren’t over-watered. Bright orange, nearly seed- high. 24”h by 24–36”w ͆ $15.00—1 gal. pot less fruit. Rhubarb, Rare Rheum ◊ U081 Puya Puya alpestris U070 Desert Rose Adenium obesum Calla These are not your regular garden rhubarbs, though Sapphire Towers—Silvery light green, spiny leaves; they share the same edible stalks and poisonous Fleshy leaves and beautiful 2” pink trumpet-shaped pineapple-shaped, turquoise green flower clusters with leaves. Mulch well for winter. Í flowers. The species name obesum refers to the orange anthers on erect 48–60” stems after 10 years. swollen base of the plant. This native of the arid areas Requires abundant water and humidity. Treat as a suc- $5.00—2.5” pot: of Africa is excellent in pots. Can get big over time in a culent in winter, reducing water. 36”h Í∏ ˙ U054 Alexander’s Rhubarb, R. alexandrae—Spires pot if over-wintered. 18–36”h Í $18.00—6” pot $2.50—2.5” pot covered with large dramatic creamy-yellow bracts make a long-lasting vertical statement. Likes U071 Dragon Tree Dracaena draco ◊ U082 Royal Paint Brush Haemanthus albiflos moist to very wet places. Red fall color. 36–60”h A living fossil now found only in the Canary Islands Feathery white blossoms begin in April and can last $7.50—2.5” pot: and a few other places where it is endangered, this suc- until July. But the show is not over. Clusters of bright U055 Sikkum Rhubarb, R. nobile—Striking translucent culent “tree” once lived in forests with the dinosaurs red berries follow and can be enjoyed for many more and overlapping creamy bracts form a greenhouse from Africa to Russia. Thick, scaly, ancient-looking months. Winter indoors. 12”h ∏† $5.00—2.5” pot branching trunk topped by dense rosettes of 24” protecting flowers and seeds from harsh winds U083 Spider Lily, Carolina ◊ and UV radiation in its native Himalayan moun- swordlike, blue-green leaves. The Latin name means tain habitat. Foliage makes a sweeping skirt at “dragon” and when its leaves, trunk or branches are Hymenocallis caroliniana the base. 36–72”h cut they trickle a crimson sap called dragon’s blood, Amaryllis relative that produces gorgeous clusters of used as a dye and medicinally. Slow-growing, easy, 6” white flowers resembling spidery daffodils. Prefers a Trillium, Rare Trillium likes nutrient-poor, well-drained soil, and infrequent moist location. 18–24” Í∏ ¥ $25.00—1 quart Spring-blooming woodland flowers with three leaves. watering. 36–48”h Í $15.00—4” pot U084 Star of Lundi Pachypodium saundersii Give trilliums a rich, deep, rather moist soil and year- ◊ round leaf mulch. ∏ÓΩ‰¥ U072 Elephant’s Foot Southern African native with white flowers and a thick, Dioscorea sylvatica bulbous stem. A natural bonsai. 4-6’ in its native South $10.00—3.5” pot: Enlarged fat root growing partly above the soil (the Africa. 24–48”h Í $12.00—3.5” pot U056 Sweet Betsy, T. cuneatum ◊—Striking dark “caudex”) develops a cool, crackled, gray-brown bark red flowers form above enchanting mottled U085 Sweet Almond Bush ◊ with age. A twining stem grows from the root with foliage in early spring. 8–12”h glossy, variably heart-shaped leaves that renew periodi- Aloysia virgata $22.00—1 quart pot: cally. Clusters of tiny greenish-yellow flowers may Intense fragrance reminiscent of baby powder. U057 Twisted Trillium, T. stamineum ß—Narrow twisty bloom on a mature plant, but it’s mainly grown for the Numerous long white spires resemble a compact white chocolate-maroon petals and prominent stamens. bizarre root and ornamental foliage. From the edges of butterfly bush. Fast growing, heavy blooming shrub Lightly mottled leaves. Early spring. 12–18”h African forests. Watering keeps plant growing indoors from Argentina is treated as an annual here. May cause Í∫Ω $22.00—4.5” pot: in winter, but it can be allowed to go dry and dormant. contact dermatitis in sensitive people. 24–72”h ÍÂ¥ U058 Rainbow Trillium, T. sulcatum ◊—Dark red- 72–84”h $15.00—4” pot $6.00—4” pot Lemon maroon to purple-maroon flowers in May. Plants U073 Eucalyptus, Rainbow ◊ may bloom in white, pink, cream, soft yellow or Eucalyptus deglupta bicolor. The sepals are rolled inwards. Prefers slightly acidic soil. 12–24”h Bonsai candidate with unique rainbow bark: strips of bark peel themselves off, exposing light green inner U059 Umbrella Leaf Diphylleia cymosa ◊ bark which then turns blue, orange, pink, red, purple Wide, umbrella-like leaves will add fabulous texture to and maroon. Most colorful in a tropical climate and on your woodland garden. Dainty white flowers produce older trees, but fun to see what we get here. Bring attractive blue-black fruit on red stems that persist inside for the winter. Í¥ $32.00—1 gal. pot through fall. 2–3”h ∏Ó¥ $10.00—3.5” pot We want to hear from you! U074 Flamboyant Tree Delonix regia U060 Yabumyoga Pollia japonica ◊ Butterfly-shaped 5” flowers in shades of red, orange We want to hear about your experiences with Uncommon woodland plant from Japan has 8–12” and yellow will bloom even when the tree is dwarfed these rare plants. Pictures and feedback will glossy, blade-like leaves, clusters of tiny white flowers as bonsai or grown as a houseplant. Mimosa-like feath- help us to decide what rare plants to offer on stalks in late summer, and metallic blue-black ery leaves close up at night. When dormant in winter, in the future. berries. Spreads by rhizomes. May appreciate a winter keep tree completely dry. This is a tree whose height mulch. 18–36”h by 24”w ∏Ó ˝Â $10.00—2.5” pot will vary depending on how many years you over-win- Email to [email protected]—thanks! ter it. Syn. Poinciana regia. Í $15.00—4.5” pot 8 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Herbs Key H001 Aloe Vera Aloe vera ß H033 Celery, Cutting ß H039 Church Steeples ◊ Í Full sun Succulent whose juice is used to treat burns, poison Apium graveolens var. secalinum Agrimonia eupatoria ∏ Part sun/part shade ivy, and rashes. Bring indoors as a house plant. Afina—A seasoning celery that does not produce an Spikes of small lily-shaped bright yellow flowers with Í∏ †Â Ó Shade 12–24”h $2.00—2.5” pot enlarged stalk. More aromatic and flavorful than regu- an apricot scent. Hairy serrated leaves. Deadhead to ÍÂ¥ H002 Anise Pimpinella anisum lar celery. It looks like flat-leafed parsley and is packed avoid burs and reseeding. Perennial. 12–24”h Ω with big celery flavor. Used to flavor soups and stews. $2.00—2.5” pot Good for bees Feathery foliage used fresh in salads and soups while Tender perennial. 12–18”h ÍÇ $2.50—3.5” pot ı Bird food source the seeds are used to flavor other cooked foods. H040 Cilantro Coriandrum sativum See more CELERY, page 23 ∫ Butterfly-friendly Umbrella-like clusters of tiny white flowers. Annual. Flowers, leaves, roots and seed can all be used to flavor 36”h Í∫ $1.50—2.5” pot ˙ Hummingbird-friendly H034 Chamomile, German ß a wide variety of foods, especially Mexican and Thai H003 Ashwagandha Withania somnifera Matricaria recutita dishes. Popular in salsa. Seed is coriander. Annual. 35 seeds. 24–36”h ÍÇ $1.25—seed packets ç Attractive foliage Greenish white flowers, orange-red ripe fruit on this Small white and yellow flowers with apple scent. Ç Culinary small evergreen shrub. Tender perennial used in Flowers make calming tea or bath. Dries well. Good in H041 Coffee Coffea arabica ß Í ´ Edible flowers ayurvedic medicine. $4.00—3.5” pot arrangements or potpourri. Annual. 12” spacing. Shiny, evergreen leaves make for a nice patio plant to 12–18”h Í∏ Ç´Â $1.50—2.5” pot ˝ Ground cover Basil see box below winter indoors. Mature plants produce an abundance of jasmine-scented white flowers. Best in filtered sun-  Medicinal H035 Chamomile, Roman ß H029 Bay Laurel Laurus nobilis light and fast-draining potting soil, kept moist. 15–20’ ˜ Minnesota native Chamaemelum nobile ͆ Bay leaf, the well-known seasoning, is an excellent in its African home, smaller here. ‰ Rock garden Originates in northwestern Europe and Northern container plant. A tree that can spend the winter as a $5.00—4” pot Ireland. Gray-green leaves and flowers like miniature house plant. Popular for growing in tubs and large † white daisies. The leaves are thicker than German H042 Comfrey Symphytum officinale Cold-sensitive: pots. Í∏ Ç $11.00—1 quart pot keep above 40°F chamomile. The flowers smell like apples. Perennial. Fuzzy, broad leaves and bell-shaped cream, purple or ß Í Ç´Â pink flowers. An important herb in organic gardening, Ø Certified organic H030 Borage Borago officinalis 12”h $2.50—3.5” pot having many medicinal and fertilizer uses. Comfrey is a Profuse blue and pink flowers are an attractive and ¥ Toxic to humans H036 Chives Allium schoenoprasum great “green manure” in a permaculture landscape. tasty garnish. Excellent for bees. Young leaves good in ß Saturday restock Easy to grow and once established lasts for years. Perennial; aggressive spreader. 24”h Í∏  salads. Self-sowing annual. 24”h Í∏ ∫Ω˜Ç´ Divide every few years. Perennial. 12–24”h Í∏ $5.00—4” pot $2.50—3.5” pot ∫Ǵ˜ $1.50—2.5” pot H043 Coriander, Vietnamese ß H031 Carum carvi ß Caraway H037 Chives, Garlic Allium tuberosum ß Persicaria odorata Feathery-leaved biennial. Grown primarily for its seeds Abundant white flowers in late summer, beautiful edi- The leaf is dark green with a maroon “V,” and has a to season soups, stews, breads and pastries. Leaves are ble garnish. Flat leaves with fine flavor. Perennial and strong cilantro-like fragrance and a slightly peppery also edible. May self sow. 24”h ÍÇ reseeds readily. 12–18”h Í∏Ó Ç´Â taste. Also known as rau ram, it’s eaten fresh in $2.50—3.5” pot $1.50—2.5” pot Vietnamese cuisine for salads and raw summer rolls, as Nepeta cataria well as in some soups and stews. Moist soil. Tender H032 Catnip H038 Chives, German Allium senescens Leaves are euphoric for cats and mildly sedative for us. perennial; won’t go to seed quickly like cilantro. Elegant, flat shiny 12” leaves may be used like chives. ͆ Good for salads and tea, vitamin C. Perennial, 12” 24–36”h $2.50—3.5” pot 2” spheres of lavender flowers July-September. spacing. 12–36” Í∏ ΩÇ $1.50—2.5” pot Aloe Excellent in the flower border. Perennial. 18–20”h H044 Culantro Eryngium foetidum ß Í∏Ó Ç´Â $1.50—2.5” pot Mexican and South American native, much used in the cuisine of the Caribbean, Thailand, India, and Vietnam. Dries well and can be used fresh like cilantro, with a stronger, citrus-like flavor. Tender perennial; not hardy in Minnesota. 12–18”h Í∏ † $1.50—2.5” pot Basil Ocimum Í´ÇÂ∫Ω† H045 Cumin Cuminum cyminum Its seeds are used in Indian, Mexican and Cuban cui- Even gardeners who don’t cook love basil in their gardens. Great for tea, pesto, salads and dressings. These sine. Small, white or pink umbels like little Queen Anne’s Lace flowers. Self-seeding annual. 24”h ÍÇ annual plants are native to sunny, warm Mediterranean climes and will not withstand frost. Plant any of $1.50—2.5” pot the basils where they will be brushed against to release the scent. 12” spacing unless noted. Great for bees. H046 Cumin, Black Nigella sativa ß Don’t plant outdoors until late May! The white petals of its flower are bluish-green near the tip and surround a fancy ball-like fruit capsule in which the seeds develop. Ground seeds smell like fennel, $2.00—3.5” pot: $2.00—4 plants in a pack (continued): $2.00—4 plants in a pack (continued): anise or nutmeg and taste slightly bitter, spicy and ß H004 Sweet Genovese, O. basilicum — H012 Minette, O. basilicum ß—Delicious, H021 Thai, Siam Queen, O. basilicum ß— piquant. Self-seeding annual. 6–12”h ÍÇ Prolific and popular. Wonderful for eye-catching basil creating perfect Huge green leaves contrast nicely $2.00—4 plants in a pack pesto, tomato dishes and salads. spheres of bright green that stay com- with sturdy, purple stems. Ø H047 Curry Plant Helichrysum italicum ß 24–36”h pact and uniform all season.Perfect for Outstanding fragrance and flavor: edging, miniature knot gardens, or in sweet and spicy with anise overtones. Dwarf with gray foliage and yellow flowers, very fra- $2.00—4 plants in a pack: containers. 10”h by 10”w Used in Asian cooking. 28–39”h grant. Use like bay leaves to flavor soups, stews and H005 African Tree, O. gratissimum ß— marinades, then remove before serving. Essential oils H013 Mixed Four-Pack ß—One each of Lime green 4” fuzzy leaves smell of $2.50—3.5” pot: are used in lotions and soaps. Tender perennial. 6–8”h cloves or allspice. 6–9” spikes of edi- Sweet, Lemon, Spicy Globe and Thai Í∏ †Ç $2.50—3.5” pot H022 African Blue, O. kilimajarium x ble delicate white or purple-tinged Siam Queen. O. purpureum ß—Showy purple flow- ß flowers can be used in salad or as dec- H014 Napoletano, O. basilicum ß— H048 Dill Anethum graveolens ers on vigorous, bushy plants with oration. Tender perennial, can be win- Heirloom variety from Italy with light Bouquet—Leaves and seeds for vinegars, salad dress- purplish green leaves. 36”h ç tered indoors. 48”h green crinkled leaves. 36”h ings and pickles. Excellent for bees, butterflies and H023 Amethyst Improved, O. basilicum caterpillars. Self-seeding annual. 12” spacing. 36”h Í H006 Cinnamon, O. basilicum ß—Dark H015 Opal, O. basilicum ß—Purple leaves ß—Darkest purple basil with thick, ∫ΩÇ´˜ purple flowers. Sharp cinnamon aro- and anise flavor. 12–36”h $1.50—2.5” pot turned-down leaves like the classic ma, wonderful fragrance. Narrower ß ß H016 Oriental Breeze, O. basilicum — Genovese. Compact habit, full flavor. H049 Epazote Chenopodium ambrosioides green leaves with purple stems. Finest A basil bred for cut flower and con- 16–20”h ç A pungent herb used in Mexican and South American tea basil, good in fruit salads. tainer use. Very floriferous and fra- cooking. Widely used in bean dishes, it is supposed to H024 Aristotle, O. basilicum ß—Dense, 12–24”h grant. 4–6” long flower heads are reduce the after effects of eating beans. Easy to grow, small-leafed Greek basil with strong H007 Holy, O. sanctum ß—Traditional reli- white with purple bracts. 12–18”h reseeding annual. 36”h Í ÇÂ¥ $2.50—3.5” pot stems and late flowering. Tolerant of gious and medicinal significance in ß H017 Red Rubin, O. basilicum —Large- poor weather. Best harvested at 6” Fennel, Bulbing South Asia. Purple flowers. Takes part leaved purple version of sweet basil. Í∏ tall. 6–12”h Foeniculum vulgare azoricum shade. 18”h 18–24”h H025 Cardinal, O. basilicum ß— H008 Lemon, O. basilicum ß—Delicious ß Sweet anise-like flavor. Bulbous base can be cooked as H018 Spicy Globe, O. basilicum —The Ornamental enough for your flower small-leaf variety combines flavors of a vegetable. Leaves and seeds are used to flavor soups, “good basil” of French cuisine. Dwarf garden, but still tasty. Burgundy lemon and basil. 12–24”h salads, sauces, cookies and fish. Hardy biennial. with small leaves makes a sweet edg- stems and a rich red feathery bloom. Í∫Ç´ ß H009 Lime, O. americanum —Dark green ing plant. 12”h Spicy fragrance. 24–30”h ç leaves with lime fragrance. 12”h ß $1.50—2.5” pot: H019 Sweet Genovese, O. basilicum — H026 Greek Columnar, O. basilicum ß— ß ß H050 Florence —24–48”h H010 Magic Michael, O. basilicum —All- Prolific and popular. Wonderful for Wonderful columnar form of culinary America selection. Purple bracts and pesto, tomato dishes and salads. basil. Slow to flower. 24–36”h by $2.50—3.5” pot: ◊ß small creamy white flowers. Great 24–36”h 24”w H051 Orion —Compact variety produces large foliage in a mixed container. 12–18”h ß thick rounded crisp bulbs. Slow bolting with H020 Thai Magic, O. basilicum —Late H027 Pesto Perpetuo, O. basilicum ß— ß good tolerance to tip burn. 80–85 days. 24”h H011 Mammoth, O. basilicum —Very flowering with large leaves. Popular in Variegated leaves, green with a large ruffled leaves, especially suitable Thai food. Purple bracts and magenta creamy white edge. Does not flower. H052 Fennel, Sweet Foeniculum vulgare ß for drying or stuffing. Familiar sweet flowers. 18–22”h Columnar habit. Slightly lemon flavor. Sweet—Attractive feathery smoky-bronze foliage has a basil flavor. 12–24”h 18–36”h ç mild flavor. Makes a great container plant, too. Self- seeds. 36–48”h ç $4.00—6 plants in a pack Basil planting tip: It is a good idea to vary the location where you plant your basil each year. Basil is susceptible to fungal diseases that accumulate in soil over time. Rotate your crops! www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 9 Herbs Geranium, Scented Pelargonium Marjoram, Sweet continued Oregano Origanum vulgare Key Grows well in containers. Colorful flowers. Delicious $2.50—3.5” pot: Essential for Italian and Greek cooking. Leaves can be Í Full sun fragrances. Bring indoors for winter. ÍΩ†´ H082 Zaatar ß—Soft gray-green leaves, tastes like a used fresh or dried in tomato sauces, soups, meat, fish ∏ Part sun/part shade Í∏∫ΩÂÇ´ $2.50—3.5” pot: combination of sweet majoram, thyme and and salads. Perennial. Ó Shade H053 Lady Plymouth ß—The scent of the crinkly green oregano. Not to be confused with za’atar the herb $1.50—2.5” pot: blend. 4–6”h Greek ß and white variegated leaves is variously described P100B , O. vulgare hirtum —The most flavorful Ω Good for bees as “rose,” “citrus,” and “eucalyptus.” You’ll have to oregano, according to herb aficionados. 12–36”h H083 Marshmallow Althaea officinalis ß ı Bird food source smell it for yourself. Clusters of small flowers are $2.50—3.5” pot: Native to Europe, the leaves and roots of this reliable ∫ Butterfly-friendly pale pink with purple markings. 12–24”h P100C Hot and Spicy ß—Strong flavor. Annual. H054 Lemon Fizz ß—Highly lemon-scented foliage medicinal and edible plant have been used for cen- ˙ Hummingbird-friendly turies. Beautiful in the garden with white to light pink 18–24”h and mauve and darkest pink bicolor flowers on P101A Jim Best ß flowers, it thrives in moderately fertile, well-drained —Ornamental semi-trailing foliage ç upright plants. 12–24”h Í∏ Ç marbled with gold. Purple stems; purple-green Attractive foliage Mosquito Plant ß soil. Perennial. 36–72”h $2.50—3.5” pot H055 —Citrus-scented. Said to bracts surround the pink summer flowers. Ç Culinary repel mosquitos. Small pink-lavender flowers Mint Mentha Drought tolerant once established. Best in part ´ Edible flowers with a darker eye. 24–36”h ç Aromatic, easy spreader. Good for teas and potpourris. shade. 12”h by 30”w ˝ Ground cover $3.00—3.5” pot: 12” spacing. Í∏´ÇΩ P101B Santa Cruz ß—Showy variety with compact Â ß Medicinal H056 Snowflake, variegated —Rounded leaves with $1.50—2.5” pot: hop-like rosy flowers and dark green foliage. May ˜ streaks of white. 12–24”h survive our winters. 10”h Minnesota native H084 Peppermint, M. x piperita ß—Refreshing tea, ‰ Rock garden H057A Goldenseal ◊ iced or hot. Good in fruit salads. Easily dried for See the flowering and golden OREGANO, page 18 ß year-round use. Excellent for bees. Perennial. Hydrastis canadensis ß † Cold-sensitive: 24”h Ω H101C Oregano, Mexican Poliomintha Unassuming woodlander with hairy stems and seven- keep above 40°F H085 Spearmint, M. spicata ß—Softer flavor than pep- Shrub-like plant with pale green leaves and a unique lobed serrated leaves. Spring flowers are white and Ø permint. Great for teas, meat, fish, fruit and veg- peppery flavor. Grows large quickly. Deer-resistant Certified organic without petals, followed by red berries. Perennial. 10”h ∫Ω with light pink tubular flowers, beloved of humming- ¥ ∏Ó Â˜ etables. Excellent for bees. Perennial. 24”h Toxic to humans $10.00—3.5” pot birds. Annual. 36”h ÍÇ˙ $2.50—3.5” pot $2.50—2.5” pot: ß Saturday restock H057B Horseradish Armoracia rusticana H086 Grapefruit, M. aquatica citrata—Large puckered H102 Papalo ß Spicy root used as a condiment. Provide rich soil for leaves and the scent of grapefruit. Perennial. 18”h Porophyllum ruderale subsp. macrocephalum the most pungent roots. Does best planted in the H087 Lime, M. aquatica citrata—Strong lime scent and An ancient Mexican herb with piquant and ornamental ground; in a smaller garden you might want to contain flavor. Try this in your favorite salsa recipe or toss green leaves. Like a super cilantro, it has a complex fla- it by planting in a pot or tub buried in the ground. one in your next margarita. Treat as an annual. vor. Unlike cilantro, it retains its flavor after drying. Perennial. 36” Í∏ Ç $3.00—Bareroot each 24”h Good in soups, salads, tacos, beans and meats. Annual. H058 Hyssop, Pink Hyssopus officinalis ß $2.50—3.5” pot: 36”h Í $1.50—2.5” pot Berries and Cream ß Nectar Rose—Aromatic perennial with dense spikes H088 —Mild, with a fruity aro- of pink to purple flowers. Mixes well with rosemary ma. May need winter protection. 18–24”h Chocolate ß and lavender for fragrance and color. Slightly bitter H089 , M. x piperita —Bronzy foliage with leaves can be added to salads. 18–24”h Í∏ ∫Ωǘ a chocolate scent. Perennial. 24”h Corsican ß $2.00—2.5” pot H090 , M. requienii —Creeping fragrant perennial. Good in rock gardens and along paths. Í´ÇÂΩ H059 Jiaogulan Gynostemma pentaphyllum ß Tolerates light foot traffic. May survive our win- Lavender Lavandula Literally “twisting-vine orchid,” it’s known as the”herb ters. 0.5”h of immortality” in China. Part of the cucumber or H091 Ginger, ß—Spicy ginger-scented mint with Everyone loves lavender. Tender perennial from southern Europe gourd family. Tender perennial; not hardy in green leaves striped with gold. May survive the can be wintered indoors or treated as an annual. Munstead may Minnesota. Í $2.50—3.5” pot winter with protection. 18–24”h H092 Mojito, M. x villosa ß—You could use spearmint survive our winters, but a newer variety—Cynthia Johnson, H060 Land Seaweed Salsola komarovii ß in your Cuban mojito, but this is the real deal. listed below—is hardy in Minnesota. Needs excellent drainage to Shoreline plant valued in Japan also known as okahijiki The flavor is mild and warm, rather than pungent or saltwort. Crunchy, juicy leaves and stems are rich in and sweet. Treat as an annual. 18–24”h survive the winter. Flowers are very fragrant and dry beautifully nutrients and used for salads, stir fry, sushi and H093 Orange, M. aquatica citrata ß—Dark green, for potpourri. steamed foods. 45 days. Tender perennial; not hardy in round leaves tinged with purple. Purple flowers. Minnesota. 6–18”h Í $2.50—3.5” pot Lemon odor when crushed, and slight orange fla- $1.50—2.5” pot: vor. Makes good tea. Perennial. 24”h H061 Lady, L. angustifolia ß—A fine annual variety. Smells good in the garden Lavender see box at right ß H094 Pineapple, M. suaveolens variegata —Variegated and in sachets and potpourris. Good for bees. AAS winner. 8–10”h Lavender Cotton see page 36 leaves with a fruity scent. Perennial. 24–36”h H062 Munstead, L. angustifolia ß—English lavender. Excellent low-growing ß H095 Spearmint, Curly, M. spicata ‘Crispa’ — variety for edging a path or border. A somewhat hardy lavender in our H076 Allium triquetrum Leek, Threecorner Creeping, fragrant spearmint with very ruffled, climate. 12–18”h Rapidly spreading Mediterranean plant with mild ornamental leaves. May need winter protection. onion flavor and attractive white flowers. Use entire 24”h Ω $2.50—3.5” pot: plant raw or cooked. Perennial. 12–24”h ∏ ∫Ç´˙ H063 Blueberry Ruffles ß H096 Mint, Lemon Monarda citriodora ß , L. stoechas —Gray-green foliage is the perfect back- $5.00—3.5” pot drop for the extra large purple flowers each topped with rippled bracts Lemon-scented leaves are delicious and often used in rimmed in pink. Early blooming series of Spanish lavender from Australia See more LEEKS, page 23 teas. Tiered pinkish-purple showy flowers are long with cute “eared” blossoms. 12–24”h H077 Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis ß lasting in fresh bouquets and dry nicely. Inhale H064 Ellagance Purple, L. angustifolia ◊ß—Award-winning English laven- steamed leaves for colds. Native to Appalachia. Aromatic sweet herb with a strong lemon odor and fla- der with deep purple flower spikes. 24”h Annual. 24–36”h Í∏ ÇÂΩ $2.50—3.5” pot vor. Small flowers in late summer. Makes a refreshing H065 Fern-Leaf, L. pinnata buchii ß—Beautiful feathery foliage. 36”h iced tea or seasoning in breads and desserts. Mulch for H097 Mint, Wild Mentha arvensis H066 Fred Boutin, L. x intermedia ß—Silvery leaves and excellent fragrance. Í∏ Ω˜Ç´Â 24–36”h winter protection. Perennial. 24”h Perennial that prefers moist conditions. Flowers July- H067 French, L. stoechas ß—Lavender of the French countryside. Upright gray $1.50—2.5” pot September. Used in teas and desserts. 6–24”h Í∏ foliage. 24–36”h Ç´Ω˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack H078 Lemon Bush Corymbia citriodora ß H068 Goodwin Creek Grey ß—Unusual hybrid of French lavender light- More pungently lemony than actual lemons. Plant it H098 Mixed Herbs gray-green foliage with a thick, coarse, appealing texture. Best variety for near a walkway. Used as a mosquito repellent. Unusual Sage, thyme, oregano, and basil. Classic cooking com- blooming indoors in winter. 24–36”h ß 6” sandpapery, sword-shaped bluish foliage ages to sil- panions. ÍØ $3.00—4 plants in a pack H069 Kew Red, L. stoechas —Red-violet blooms add a new color to the ver-green then becomes attractively etched with red for Lavender species. Silver-green foliage. Very decorative for edging and fall. Pink fuzzy stems. 90’ tall as a tree in its native H099 Nettles Urtica dioica ◊ containers. 18”h Australia. Tender perennial. syn. Eucalyptus citriodora Early spring sprouts of this perennial vegetable are one H070 Munstead, L. angustifolia ß—English lavender. Excellent low-growing 36”h Í $5.00—4” pot of the tastiest and most nutritious greens you could variety for edging a path or border. A somewhat hardy lavender in our cli- mate. 12–18”h H079 Lemon Grass Cymbopogon citratus grow. The tender young leaves near the top of the stem can be harvested throughout the summer and used in H071 Provence, L. x intermedia ß—Variety from southern France. Light purple Leaves and stalks are used in Asian cooking and in salads. Serrated green leaves are rich in vitamins A, C, flowers. More moisture tolerant than other varieties. 24–36”h teas. Many medicinal and culinary uses. It is frost-ten- iron, potassium, manganese, and calcium. Popular in H072A Spanish, Madrid Pink, L. stoechas—Short flower stalks topped with der and should spend the winter in a sunny window. European and subcontinental cooking, as well as in lavender-pink bracts with dark purple flowers. Silver-green foliage. ÍÇ Best in containers. 60”h $1.50—2.5” pot native American traditions. Cooking removes the sting 24–36”h ß H080 Lovage Levisticum officinale ß (and it really does sting if you rub it the wrong way). H072B Sweet, L. x heterophylla —One of the tallest lavenders, very productive Pick and handle with gloves before cooking. The dried and fragrant. Sturdy, straight stems. 36–48”h Leaves have a strong celery taste and are used to flavor leaves can be used to make tea or a hair rinse. soups, stews, casseroles, and an amazing relish. Has Spreading perennial, give it room. 36–72”h by 48”w $5.00—4” pot: been used as a love charm. Flowers in umbels. Í∏ ∫Ǵ˜ H073 Spanish, Madrid Pink, L. stoechas—Short flower stalks topped with Í∏ Ω˜Ç $2.00—2.5” pot Perennial. 36–72”h $2.50—3.5” pot lavender-pink bracts with dark purple flowers. Silver-green foliage. The EGYPTIAN WALKING ONION is now on page 24 24–36”h Marjoram, Sweet Origanum majorana ◊ H100A Oregano, Cuban ß H074 Spanish, Madrid Purple —Bright purple with bracts in shades of A mild, sweet oregano. Used in vinegars, soups and lilac. 18–24”h dressings. Add fresh leaves to salads. Good herbal Plectranthus amboinicus variegatus bath. Tender perennial. Í∏∫Ω嫂 Large furry leaves with a white margin; oregano-scent- $7.50—2.5” pot: $1.50—2.5” pot: ed. Used in Caribbean cooking and as a substiute for H075 Cynthia Johnson, L. angustifolia ß—Selected by Betty Ann Addison of H081 Seed-grown ß—18”h sage in dressings. Also a great foliage plant for contain- Rice Creek Gardens for its ability to survive our winters. Probably the er combinations. Tender perennial. 24”h Í∏ çÇ only lavender that will truly grow as a perennial here. 24”h $3.00—3.5” pot 10 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Herbs Key Parsley, Curly Petroselinum hortense Rosemary continued H131 Sorrel, French Rumex scutatus ß Í Full sun Quintessential garnish, chock full of vitamins. $2.50—3.5” pot (continued): Early season greens with tangy lemon flavor. Long- ∏ Part sun/part shade Promotes healthy skin. Can be chewed to freshen H113 Spice Island ß—A pungently flavored rosemary. lived perennial that can sustain frequent and severe Ó Shade breath (not just for humans; add it to your dog’s food, Upright habit. Good for topiaries. 24–36”h cutting. Everyone should have some! Great in soup or too). You can dig one up in the fall and pot it for fresh H114 Tuscan Blue ß—Upright habit and slightly salad. 24”h Í ∫Ç´Â $1.50—2.5” pot greens in the winter. Biennial. 6” spacing. 12”h glossy foliage. 36”h Ω Good for bees Í∏∫ÂÇ H132 Spikenard, American $8.00—1 gal. pot: ı Bird food source Aralia racemosa $1.50—2.5” pot: H115 Large pot ß—Same as H108 but an older plant ∫ Butterfly-friendly Stately white plumes followed by clusters of black H103 ß in a large pot. 12”h ˙ Hummingbird-friendly berries. Roots were used in rootbeer. A great landscape $3.00—4 plants in a pack: plant, too. Perennial subshrub. 36–60”h Í∏ Â Ø H116 Rue Ruta graveolens H104 $8.00—1 quart pot ç Attractive foliage Attractive herb with blue-green foliage and delicate yel- H133 Stevia Stevia rebaudiana Ç Culinary Parsley, Italian Petroselinum hortense low flowers. Rue should never be ingested by pregnant women. Can cause contact dermatitis in some people. Sweeter than sugar! The South American herb used as ´ Edible flowers Same as curly parsley, but with flat leaves. 12”h Í∏∫ÂÇ Perennial. 18–24”h Í∏ Â¥ $1.50—2.5” pot a sugar replacement. Treat as an annual. 12”h Í∏ ˝ Ground cover ÇÂ ß $2.50—3.5” pot  Medicinal $1.50—2.5” pot: H117 Sage, Bee Salvia apiana H105 ß H134 Tarragon, French ß ˜ Minnesota native Aromatic white flowers are attractive to bees. Used as incense. Also called white sage, it can take up to three Artemisia dracunculus ‰ Rock garden $3.00—4 plants in a pack: H106 Ø years to reach mature size. A tender perennial that can Strong licorice-flavored herb. Flavors vinegar and pop- be over-wintered. 24–48”h ÍÂΩ $2.50—3.5” pot ular in omelettes, chicken, and carrots. Can be potted † Cold-sensitive: ß H107 Patchouli Pogostemon heyneanus in late fall for winter windowsill use. 36”h Í †Ç keep above 40°F Sage, Culinary Salvia officinalis Tropical native of the East Indies. Used for the fra- $2.50—3.5” pot Ø Certified organic ͆ Used in poultry stuffing, sausage, salads, egg dishes, grance of the dried leaves. Tender perennial. 12”h ß ¥ Toxic to humans $2.50—3.5” pot breads, and vegetable dishes. Sage is used to freshen H135 Tarragon, Mexican Tagetes lucida breath. Dried leaves among linens discourage insects. ß Saturday restock With the sweetness of licorice, this hansome tender Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Perennial, but not reliable here. 20” spacing. Í perennial is like a milder French tarragon. Won’t Enhances many meat and veggie dishes, vinegars and ∫ΩÇ´˙ reseed in Minnesota. 36”h Í∫Ω $2.50—3.5” pot dressings. Use for a refreshing bath or hair rinse. Likes $1.50—2.5” pot: poor soil, not too much water, and hot sun. Suitable Thyme Thymus vulgaris H118 Common ß—24”h Plants for bonsai. Deer resistant. Winter it indoors. ÍÂÇΩ Bushy, cushion-forming shrublet. Small leaves and $2.50—3.5” pot: $1.50—2.5” pot: wiry structure. Ornamental as well as culinary and H119 Berggarten ß—Broad leaves with silver accents, makes a soothing tea. Easy to grow. Very hardy. Good marked H108 Seed-grown ß—12”h ornamental. Good flavor. 18”h in pots. Perennial. Í∫ΩÂÇ´ $2.50—3.5” pot: H120 Fruit Scented ß , S. elegans —Large lime green $1.50—2.5” pot: with H109 Athens Blue Spire ß—Upright plants with blue leaves smell of sweet tropical fruit. 24–36”h H136 English ß—6”h blooms. 18”h H121 Icterina ß—Gold and green foliage. Compact H110 Barbeque ß—Upright, long-stemmed rosemary and decorative, great for containers. 12–15”h ç $2.50—3.5” pot: perfect for topiary and for making barbeque H122 Pineapple, S. elegans ß—Sweet pineapple scent H137 Caraway ß—Great ground cover with a strong skewers. Small pale blue flowers from mid to late with red flowers. Yellow-green foliage. Blooms caraway scent. 6”h Ω ç H138 English Miniature ß—Very tiny leaves. Forms a spring. Large needles. 24–48”h late summer or early fall. 48”h H111 Creeping ß—Low growing 6”h H123 Purple ß—Purple-tinged leaves and bluish-pur- thick, spreading patch of medium green. 1–3”h H112 Gorizia ß—Robust rosemary with equally ple flowers, lovely in containers. 24–36”h ç H139 French ß—10”h robust white-backed leaves. Large, light lavender- H124 Tricolor ß—Green, pink and white foliage. Very H140 Gold Lemon ß—6”h are good blue flowers in spring. Good plant for evergreen attractive. 15”h ç H141 Lemon, T. citriodorus ◊ ß—Extremely lemon texture in the garden. Densely packed branches of scented, solid green leaves. 6–8”h ‰ for bees dark green needles. 48”h H125 Sage, Lavender Salvia lavandulifolia H142 Lime, T. citriodorus ß—Bright green foliage. Pink Needs a dry location and winter mulch. Silver foliage flowers, citrus scent. 6–12”h with lavender fragrance and blue to violet-blue flowers. H143 Silver King ß—Narrow-leaved with silver-gray Syn. S. hispanorum. 12–18”h Í∏ ∫Ω´˙ foliage. Compact and great for containers. 4”h $2.00—2.5” pot See also CREEPING THYME, page 22 A Note from Mr. Yuk H126 Savory, Summer Satureja hortensis H144 Tong Ho Chrysanthemum coronarium ß We mark some plants in the catalog with a Mr. Yuk sign. These are Mildly peppery leaves used green or dried for sauces, Delicious and aromatic, the leaves are great for salad, stuffings, soups, lentils and beans. Favored in plants known to be toxic to humans in some way. We do this stir fries and soups. An old-fashioned garden plant of Mediterranean cooking. Makes a nice tea which is use- because we care about your health, but the issue is complex, so Europe, its popularity has spread throughout Asia as ful for stomach aches. Annual. 18”h Í∏ Ç´ÂΩ well. Leaves are best when harvested young; cut back please read the full-length article about this on our website. $1.50—2.5” pot for a second crop. Annual. 12–24”h ∏Ç¥ There are, however, a few plants in the sale that are H127 Savory, Winter Satureja montana ß $2.00—4 plants in a pack particularly poisonous, capable of causing serious illness or Peppery-flavored leaves used for sauces, stuffings, H145 Vanilla Grass Anthoxanthum odoratum soups, stews, lentils and bean dishes, especially in death to humans: Great for potpourri. A European bunchgrass that will North Africa. Makes a nice tea that is useful for stom- establish readily in areas of poor fertility. The scent of Common name Botanical name Catalog numbers ach aches. Perennial. 18”h Í∏Ç´ÂΩ this grass made it popular as bedding straw. Widely $1.50—2.5” pot Angel’s Trumpet Datura or Brugmansia A063–065 naturalized in North America. Perennial and spreading. H128 Sesame, Black Sesamum indicum ß 12–24”h Í $3.00—2.5” pot Castor Bean Ricinus communis A137–139 Seeds used to flavor a variety of Asian foods, such as H146 Verbena, Lemon Aloysia triphylla ß stir-fry or salad. In China, creates a crunchy coating for Tender perennial; can be potted and wintered inside. Foxglove Digitalis P251–256 meat and fish. In Korea, the leaves are eaten. Annual. Wonderfully fragrant lemony herb. Light green pointed Also called Kurogama. 18–36”h ∏Ç leaves. Great for topiaries. 36”h Í †´Â Monkshood Aconitum P474–476 $2.50—3.5” pot $2.50—3.5” pot Shiso Perilla frutescens It is generally a bad idea to go chewing on ANY plant that is not Leaves with crimped edges are used in Japanese and H147 Vietnamese Balm Elsholtzia ciliata clearly for human consumption, Mr. Yuk sticker or no. We get expert Vietnamese cuisine in sushi, spring rolls, sauces, sal- In Vietnamese cuisine, this lemony herb is called rau advice on this issue, but individuals vary, experts do not know every- ads, and stir fry. Reseeding annual; seedlings emerge in kinh gioi and is among the leafy herbs served with thing, and new plants are found around the world. June. Í∏Ç´†ç soups and grilled meats. Pale purple flowers bloom in $2.00—4 plants in a pack: flat spikes in fall. Spreads by both seed and rhizomes.  ÍÇ What about medicinal plants? H129 Red, P. frutescens crispa ß—Cinnamon-scented, Treat as an annual. 24”h $3.00—3.5” pot ornamental purplish-red leaves. A beautiful con- H148 Yerba Buena Clinopodium douglasii ß Never assume that a medicinal plant is safe or nontoxic. Many highly tainer accent. 24–36”h ¥ Mat-forming, aromatic, drought-tolerant perennial poisonous plants or plant parts contain medicinal compounds that $4.00—3.5” pot: with small glossy green leaves. Has a pungent spicy are extracted from them in specific ways. Several of the highly toxic H130 Vietnamese, Tia To ß—The taste of this green mint scent and flavor. 4–6”h Í∏ Ç˝ plants above are also medicinal (Angel’s Trumpet, Castor Bean, and purple shiso is variously described as mint- $2.50—3.5” pot Foxglove). Friends School Plant Sale does not recommend the use of basil, curry-like, and a combination of cumin, any plant marked as medicinal for self-medication or treatment of cilantro and parsley with a hint of cinnamon. Try it for yourself! Used in Asian cooking. 18–24”h others. Use Mr. Yuk as your guide, use common sense, and be careful out there. If you want to read more, a full-length article about this can be found on our website: Plant Sale gift certificates www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/poisonous-plants A GOOD MOTHER’S DAY GIFT! Purchase online at www.fsmn.org/plant-sale-gift … Another article by Mr. Yuk about responsible gardening can be found at www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/responsible-gardening You can also send a check to Friends School with the name and address of the recipient, and we will mail it directly to her! www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 11 Garden Perennials P001 Alyssum, Perennial Astilbe continued Barrenwort continued Key Alyssum montanum $6.00—1 quart pot: $8.00—1 quart pot: Í Full sun Luna—Forms a low, trailing mound of silvery-gray P021 Straussenfeder (Ostrich Plume), A. thunbergii P041 Lilafee, E. grandiflorum ß—Lavender-purple ∏ Part sun/part shade leaves, bearing masses of bright-yellow flowers in mid ß—Salmon pink flowers in open feathery blooms in spring. 8”h Ó Shade to late spring. Clip plants lightly after blooming to arrangement. 36”h by 24”w $12.00—4.5” pot: maintain a bushy habit. Requires good drainage. $6.00—4.5” pot: P042 Fröhnleiten ◊—Heart-shaped 3” foliage Ω Drought tolerant once established. Evergreen. 4”h Í Good for bees P022 Glow, A. x arendsii ß—Old favorite with glowing emerges marbled with bronze-red in spring and ∫‰ $1.50—2.5” pot ı Bird food source dark red buds that open to striking rose-red on then reddens again in fall. Panicles of 1” butter ∫ Butterfly-friendly P002 Anemone, Cutleaf ß long narrow plumes. Fern-like foliage is bronze- yellow flowers with prominent anthers in spring. ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Anemone multifida rubra red turning to medium green. 30”h 15”h P023 Montgomery ß—Deep red to scarlet flowers Annabella Deep Pink—Single pink flowers and lacy P043 Bear’s Breeches Acanthus spinosus ç Í∏ with dark red-bronze glossy foliage changing to Attractive foliage foliage. Hot pink blooms June-August. 8–12”h Handsome deeply divided leaves with spiny points. Ç ‰¥ green in the spring. Blooms mid-summer. Culinary $1.50—2.5” pot Soft mauve flowers. The leaves of Greece’s Corinthian Tolerates full shade. ***** 20–24”h ´ Edible flowers columns are modeled after these leaves. Can be over- Anemone, Fall-Blooming Anemone $8.00—1 quart pot: ˝ wintered indoors as a beautiful houseplant. 48”h Í∏ Ground cover Stunning display of blooms. They prefer light shade, P024A Color Flash, A. x arendsii ß—Leaf color $7.00—1 quart pot  Medicinal moist, well-drained soil and a little protection. Í∏¥ changes from green to burgundy to purple to ˜ Minnesota native $3.00—3.5” pot: gold. Light pink flowers in spring and summer. Beardtongue Penstemon ç ‰ Rock garden P003 Robustissima, A. tomentosa ß—A vigorous 12–18”h Hummingbird magnets. Fragrant. Í∏∫Ω˙ P024B Color Flash Lime, A. x arendsii ◊ß—Leaves Himalayan anemone with grape-leaf foliage and $1.50—2.5” pot: † ‰ start out yellow-green, changing to burgundy to Cold-sensitive: single, soft pink flowers. 30”h Miniature Bells ß purple to gold. Light pink flowers in spring and P044 , P. x m e x i c a l i —Mixed shades keep above 40°F $6.00—4.5” pot: of pink, purple, and rose bloom in spires all sum- summer. 12–18”h ç ¥ Toxic to humans P004 Pretty Lady Julia, A. hupehensis ◊ß—Loaded mer over blue-green rosettes of lance-shaped ß Saturday restock with pink 2” double blooms. Excellent dwarf Avens Geum foliage. Easy, drought tolerant, and a good cut habit. May benefit from winter protection. 16”h Well-drained soil is a must, as they may die out in flower. 15”h by 20”w heavy clay soils. Í∏ $2.00—2.5” pot: P005 Anemone, Narcissus ß $1.50—2.5” pot: P045 Prairie Dusk ß—Ruby-lavender flowers mid- Anemone narcissiflora P025 Double Bloody Mary, G. flora plena ß—Clusters summer are carried on strong upright stems. of large, double burgundy red flowers in summer. Petals streaked with crimson. 18”h White 1–1.5” flowers with prominent fluffy yellow cen- About those 14”h ‰ ter. Will form large, multi-stemmed clumps. Blooms See also the native BEARDTONGUE, page 48 stars… Í∏ ∫‰¥ May–June. 12–18”h $1.50—2.5” pot $3.00—2.5” pot: Bee Balm, Bradbury’s Throughout, you will P026 Koi, G. coccineum—Goldfish orange buttercup-like P006 Anemone, Snowdrop ß Monarda bradburiana notice plants that are blooms are held above a mound of glossy green marked with five stars Anemone sylvestris foliage. Blooms May through July. 6–8”h Each flower head rests on a whorl of showy, purplish, (★★★★★). These plants ∏¥ leafy bracts in May and June. The aromatic gray-green Fragrant large white flowers in spring. 12”h $6.00—4.5” pot: have been awarded five leaves may be used in teas. Will not spread as other $1.50—2.5” pot P027 Totally Tangerine ß—Golden-orange flowers stars by Heger and bee balms do. Í∏∫ΩÇ˙ P007 Angelica, Korean Angelica gigas bloom nonstop over several months. Attractive Whitman in the 2011 fuzzy foliage. 30”h $3.00—2.5” pot: edition of Growing Architectural and dramatic, with huge, bold leaves and P046 Prairie Gypsy—3” fragrant flower clusters of Perennials in Cold Climates striking flowers produced in mid to late summer in P028 Baby’s Breath Gypsophila paniculata raspberry pink floral tubes. 18–24”h as one of the very best large round clusters. Flowers and stems become a rich, Snowflake Double—A multitude of white, airy $3.00—3.5” pot: plants available on the purplish red. Seedpods are beautiful in the garden, as Í blooms in summer. 36”h $1.50—2.5” pot ß market. well as in the vase. Attracts bees when in bloom. P047 M. bradburiana —Pinkish to whitish, purple- Biennial or short-lived perennial; reseeds. 48–72”h Baby’s Breath, Creeping spotted flowers. 12–24”h by 24”w ∏Ó ÂΩ $3.00—2.5” pot Gypsophila repens See also BEEBALM and BERGAMOT, page 48 Great for hot, sunny, well-drained soils and rock gar- P008 Apache Plume Fallugia paradoxa P048 Bellflower, Carpathian ß dens. 5”h Í˝ ‰ A glorious native of the Southwest. Anemone-like pale Campanula carpatica $1.50—2.5” pot: pink to white blossoms May to September, followed by Blue Clips—Excellent edging plant. Dainty blue flow- P029 Alba ß—White. feathery pink seedheads lasting into winter. Xeriscape ers with long blooming season. ***** 8”h Í∏ ˝‰ Í∏ P030 Rosea ß—Pink. plant. 36–60”h $3.00—2.5” pot $1.50—2.5” pot Bachelor’s Buttons Centaurea montana P009 Aster, Alpine Aster alpinus P049 Bellflower, Dalmatian Dark Beauty—Very compact with 2" deep-purple Hardy, long-blooming, and durable perennials for bor- Campanula portenschlagiana daisy-like flowers with yellow centers, blooming late ders, containers and cut flowers. Large delicate, finely Resholt Variety—Robust, mound-forming plant from spring and early summer. 10–12”h by 18”w Í∏ Ω‰ fringed flowers. Petals are edible. Í∏∫Ω´ the mountains of Croatia with deep purple, upward $2.00—2.5” pot $1.50—2.5” pot: facing star flowers. 8–10”h ***** ͉ ß Aster, Bushy Aster dumosus P031 Mountain Bluets —Pale purple/blue flowers. $3.00—2.5” pot 12–24”h by 12”w Shorter, fall-blooming asters with yellow eyes. Good P050 Bellflower, Japanese ß for butterflies and bees. Í∏∫Ω $2.00—2.5” pot: P032 Purple Heart ß—Bicolored blooms with delicate Campanula punctata $2.00—2.5” pot: Cherry Bells—Long red bells with white tips, strong ß white petals and a purple center. 28–32”h P010 Alert —Double crimson red blooms. ***** upright habit. Vigorous and spreading. 24–30”h Í∏ $6.00—4.5” pot: 10–12”h $3.00—3.5” pot P011 Professor Anton Kippenburg ß—Lavender- P033 Black Sprite ß—Striking purple-black spidery purple blooms. ***** 10–14”h starbursts contrast dramatically with gray-green, P051 Bellflower, Peachleaf P012 Wood’s Blue ß—Pastel lavender-blue blooms silvery leaves. Will rebloom in late summer if you Campanula persicifolia shear them. 14”h for four to six weeks in late summer and fall. Large bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue or white ***** 8–12”h Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflorus bloom for over a month on tall stems in early summer. P013 Wood’s Purple ß—A medium-orchid color, Í∏ ¥ Large, inflated-looking buds open into starry, bell- Mounding foliage. Durable. 36–40”h blooming for four to six weeks in late summer Í∏‰ $1.50—2.5” pot and fall. ***** 8–12”h shaped flowers. Easy to grow. $1.50—2.5” pot: P052 Bellflower, Rock ◊ See also the NATIVE ASTERS, page 48 P034 Fuji Blue ß—Beautiful with white lilies. 24”h Symphyandra zanzegur P014 Aster, Stokes’ Stokesia laevis ß P035 Fuji Pink ß—24”h Tiny delicate blue-lilac bells on wiry stems. Toothed ß Klaus Jelitto—Fluffy fringed 3–4” blue-violet daisies P036 Sentimental Blue —Dwarf version, quick to leaves. This bellflower relative from Armenia appreci- bloom summer until frost. Relaxed habit. Easy to grow flower. ***** 6”h ates sharp drainage and a winter mulch. 8–10”h Í∏ ‰ in well-drained soil, with a long blooming period in $2.00—2.5” pot: $2.00—2.5” pot Í∏ ∫Ω ß summer. Mulch for winter. 18”h P037 Fairy Snow —White blooms with blue veining P053 Bellflower, Serbian ß $3.00—3.5” pot all summer long on dwarf plants. Emerges late so Campanula poscharskyana Astilbe Astilbe mark its location. 10”h ß Light lavender-blue, star-shaped flowers on trailing Grown for striking plume-like panicles of tiny flowers. P038 Hakone Double Blue —Fully double bright plants. Blooms summer. Drought resistant. Spreads by Grow in a border or woodland. Í∏Ó blue-violet blooms. 24”h underground runners. 4–8”h Í∏Ó ˝ ‰ $2.50—2.5” pot: $1.50—2.5” pot: $1.50—2.5” pot P015 Astary Mix, A. x arendsii ß—Fluffy rose or white P039 Shell Pink—Very light pink. 24”h See also the native BELLFLOWER, page 48 plumes in late spring and early summer. 12”h Barrenwort Epimedium P016 Astary Rose, A. x arendsii ß—Dark pink. 12”h ß Good for dry shade, with wiry stems and leaves that P054 Betony, Big Stachys grandiflora P017 Taquetii, A. chinensis taquetii ß—Lilac shades on appear to float. The young leaves are flushed red and Native to central Asia, fabulous landscape plant has narrow, dense plumes. Good cut flower, blooms then turn green in early summer. Evergreen in all but wonderful wrinkled, hairy foliage in a lush mound and late summer. Tolerates dry conditions. 36”h the harshest winters. Shelter from cold, dry winds. erect, densely packed spikes of purple-rose flowers. $3.00—3.5” pot: ∏Ó˝ ‰ Wonderful cut flower and loved by bees. 48–72”h Í∏ P018 Bridal Veil, A. x arendsii ß—White. ***** 36”h Ω¥ $1.50—2.5” pot $5.00—3.5” pot: P019 Deutschland, A. japonica ß—White. 18–24”h P040 Yellow, E. sulphureum—From mid to late spring, P020 Fanal Red, A. x arendsii ß—Deep red blooms clusters of small flowers with pale yellow sepals Fall-Blooming July/August. Bronze foliage. ***** 36”h and primrose-yellow petals hover just above the Anemone foliage. 12”h 12 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Amex, Garden Perennials Visa, MasterCard & Discover Key P055 Birdsfoot Trefoil, Double Bleeding Heart, Fringed continued P089 Bugloss Anchusa azurea Í Full sun Lotus corniculatus $5.00 each—Bulbs & Bareroots Dropmore Blue—(Pronounced “byou-gloss”—think ∏ Part sun/part shade Plenus—Yes, it is related to the common weed, but P070 Luxuriant Red, D. eximia x formosa—Racemes of “bugle.”) Smothered in gentian-blue forget-me-not Ó Shade this variety will NOT self-seed. Double yellow flowers, red flowers from midspring to midsummer. ***** blooms in mid to late summer. Looks great with any orange in bud. Will form mats where planted. Tolerates 12”h by 18”w chartreuse foliage. Excellent for back of border. Easy to ÍΩ˝‰¥ grow in well-drained or sandy soil and tolerates some Ω foot traffic. 4–10”h $3.00—2.5” pot Good for bees Bleeding Heart, Old-Fashioned shade. Short-lived perennial, best treated as a reseed- ı Bird food source Bitter Root Lewisia Dicentra spectabilis ing biennial. 48–60”h Í∏ $1.50—2.5” pot ∫ Rockgarden succulents. ‰ Butterfly-friendly Each spring, long arching sprays are loaded with P090 Burnet, Menzies’ ˙ dozens of heart-shaped flowers with drooping inner Hummingbird-friendly $3.00—2.5” pot: Sanguisorba menziesii P056 Little Plum, L. x longipetala—Large intense petals. Prefers compost-rich soil and part shade. ∏Ó¥ Vivid dark red finger-length catkin blooms and refined, ç Attractive foliage rose-purple flowers with an initial touch of Dormant in summer. feathery blue-gray foliage. Blooms July–August. 32” Í Ç Culinary orange on short upright stems. Lance-like leaves $2.50 each—Bulbs & Bareroots in strong rosettes. Blooms May–June, reblooming $1.50—2.5” pot ´ Edible flowers P071 Pink—The classic Grandma used to grow. Root in September. Easy to grow. 4”h Í grows a blooming size plant this spring; watch P091 Bush Clover, Weeping ˝ Ground cover $4.00—3.5” pot: eager sprouts push up through the soil. ***** Lespedeza thunbergii  Medicinal P057 Siskiyou 24”h Gibraltar—Spectacular, semi-woody bush with arching ˜ , L. cotyledon—Compact mix of pink to Minnesota native white flowers with spoon-shaped dark green P072 White, D. spectabilis alba—Exquisite white blos- branches of fine leaves loaded with stunning deep ‰ Rock garden leaves. Blooms throughout summer. Prefers soms. ***** 24”h lavender, orchid-like flowers in late summer. Great for partial shade and good drainage. 12”h ∏ $10.00—4.5” pot: cascading over a wall or mixed into a perennial border. † Cold-sensitive: ß Easy and super-cool. 72”h Í $9.00—1 quart pot Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia P073 Valentine —Cherry-red hearts suspended from keep above 40°F arching burgundy stems. Ferny foliage matures P092 Buttercup, Groundcover ¥ Blooms summer and fall. Drought-tolerant and easy. Toxic to humans Í∏∫¥ from plum to gray-green. 24–30”h Ranunculus repens ß Saturday restock $14.00—1 gal. pot: $1.50—2.5” pot: Buttered Popcorn—Spreads aggressively by runners P074 Gold Heart—Peach-colored stems with bright Goldsturm ß to fill an area fairly quickly. Yellow flowers in spring P058 , R. fulgida —Deep yellow flowers gold leaves and rich pink flowers. ***** 24–36”h with soot-black cone. Performs well. Spreads. with golden variegations on deeply lobed leaves. Likes ***** 24”h Bleeding Heart, Yellow Pseudofumaria moist soil (wet feet) up to 1” of water, but fine in drier soil, too. Nice in containers. 4–6”h Í∏ ç˝¥ Interesting additions to the shade garden. Both sport $7.00—1 quart pot: $5.00—3.5” pot About those P059 Herbstsonne, R. nitida—Bright yellow 5” single lovely flowers and ferny foliage, looking good in the stars… flowers in fall. Spectacularly tall back of the bor- garden all season. Blooms until frost. Short-lived P093 Butterfly Bush Buddleia alternifolia der plant that does not need staking. 96”h perennials, but tend to self-seed nicely. Lovely along Argentea—Blue-gray leaves with silver undersides. Throughout, you will Í∏‰ rock walls and paths. Long arching stems of lilac flowers in June. Powerful notice plants that are See also the native BLACK-EYED SUSANS, page 48 marked with five stars $3.00—2.5” pot: butterfly attractant. Good tall color for back of the bor- ß Í∫Ω¥ (★★★★★). These plants P060 Blackberry Lily Iris domestica P076 White with yellow spots, P. a l b a —Tolerates drier der. 48–72”h $7.00—1 quart pot have been awarded five Sword-shaped leaves and speckled orange flowers in conditions. Syn. Cordydalis ochroleuca. 12–15”h Camas Camassia stars by Heger and August. When each bloom is done, it twists itself into $3.00—3.5” pot: U.S. natives, also known as wild hyacinth Í∏∫˙ Whitman in the 2011 a cute little spiral (if only daylilies would do that!). P077 Yellow, P. l u t e a ß—Charming tubular flowers edition of Growing Clusters of shiny seeds look like blackberries. May self- like tiny, yellow fish darting around the blue- $3.00—3.5” pot: ß Perennials in Cold Climates seed. Formerly known as Belamcanda chinensis. 36”h green, delicate foliage. Cordydalis lutea. 12”h P094 Atlantic Camas, C. scilloides —Clusters of as one of the very best Í∏ ¥ $1.50—2.5” pot lightly fragrant pale blue flowers on a leafless Bluestar Amsonia stalk above a low rosette of floppy 6–12” basal plants available on the Blanket Flower Gaillardia x grandiflora market. Distinctive blue blooms in early summer. But the real leaves. Blooms mid to late spring. 24”h Sun-loving, colorful daisies on mounding plants. show comes in fall when the willow-like foliage turns $4.00—1 quart pot: Blooms regardless of heat and drought. Requires good an electrifying golden yellow. Drought and deer P095 Large Camas, C. leichtlinii ß—Imagine giant blue drainage. Cut back plants or remove spent flowers to Í∏∫¥ tolerant. Clump forming. hyacinth blossoms. Good cut flower. Tolerates encourage blooming until frost. Í∫Ω $1.50—2.5” pot: almost any soil and is easy to establish. Very nice $1.50—2.5” pot: P078 Eastern Bluestar, A. tabernaemontana ß—Steel- underplanted with forget-me-nots. 36–48”h P061 Arizona Sun ß—Bicolor 3” blooms in brick and blue flowers in June. Prune to shape after bloom- P096 Campion, Moss Silene schafta ß gold. 2005 AAS Winner. 8–10”h ing. 24–48”h P062 Burgundy ß—Wine-red flowers. 24–30”h Clusters of tubular, deep magenta flowers with $3.00—2.5” pot: notched petals bloom July–September over moss-like $3.00—3.5” pot: P079 Threadleaf Bluestar, A. hubrichtii—Scores of ◊ clumps of lance-shaped leaves. This delicate-looking P063A Mesa Yellow —Profuse, lemon yellow, light blue, star-shaped flowers for almost a 2–3” flowers. Dense branching habit. 18”h plant is easy to grow in well-drained soil or rock gar- month in early spring. 2011 Perennial Plant of the dens. 6–10”h ͉ $1.50—2.5” pot $6.00—4.5” pot: Year. 36”h P097 Campion, Sea Silene uniflora P063B Moxie—Bright yellow, fluted petals create a P080 Bowman’s Root Gillenia trifoliata frilly ruff around a brilliant orange center. Blooms White, one-inch star-shaped flowers with wine-colored Druett's Variegated—Blue-green leaves edged in early summer to frost. 20”h stems. Blooms early to mid-summer. Red fall color. creamy-white. Cushion of fragrant, puffy white flowers Í Flowers float over for an ethereal effect in the garden. in early summer. Well-drained soil. 2–6”h by 12”w Blazing Star Liatris spicata ‰ Good cut flowers; moist soil. Does not like being trans- $2.00—2.5” pot Long flower spikes. Seeds eaten by birds. Best in planted. Syn. Porteranthus. 24–36”h ∏Ó groups. Drought tolerant, but loves water, too. P098 Candy Lily Pardancanda x norrisii ß $3.00—2.5” pot Í∏∫Ω¥ A mix of oranges, yellows, pinks, and purples, bloom- 10 for $3.00—Bulbs & Bareroots Brunnera, Heartleaf Brunnera macrophylla ing July–September. Outstanding intergeneric cross of Í P064 Purple—8–10 cm bulbs. 24–36”h Heart-shaped felted foliage with clusters of true-blue the vesper iris and blackberry lily. 24–36”h forget-me-not flowers in spring. ∏Ó $1.50—2.5” pot 7 for $3.00—Bulbs & Bareroots P065 Floristan White—8–10 cm bulbs. 24–36”h $6.00—1 quart pot: P099 Canterbury Bells Campanula medium P082 Green leaves ß—12–18”h 4 for $3.00—Bulbs & Bareroots Champion Blue—A classic cottage garden plant, this P066 Kobold—Violet blooms. More compact. 10–12 $9.00—2.5” pot: biennial bellflower forms a rosette of deep green cm bulbs. ***** 18–24”h P083 Jack Frost—Delicate sprays of vivid blue flowers foliage the first year, and in the second year sends up cluster above shimmering silver-veined foliage multiple stems with 3” cup-shaped blooms. Native to P067 Blazing Star, Earl’s Liatris squarrosa that glows in the darkest corner of your garden. southern Europe. 26”h Í∏ $1.50—2.5” pot Rugged and deer resistant. The Perennial Plant Shiny, leathery foliage with an abundance of flowers, P100 Catchfly, German Silene viscaria ◊ June–September. Long blooming and moisture toler- Association’s 2012 Perennial Plant of the Year. ant. 18–24”h by 8”w Í∏ ∫Ω˙ $3.00—2.5” pot 12–15”h Spikes of 1” light fuchsia blossoms on sticky stems in summer above a rosette of 5” slender leaves. Drought- $10.00—1 gal. pot: See also the native BLAZING STARS, page 48 tolerant. 12–20”h Í∫Ω $2.00—2.5” pot P084 Hadspen Cream ß—Pale green leaves with rich P068 Bleeding Heart, Everblooming cream-colored margins. Blue flowers. 15”h See also the native CATCHFLY, page 49 Dicentra Bugleweed Ajuga reptans Catmint Nepeta King of Hearts—Outstanding rosy pink flowers and Gray-green foliage on tough, unfussy plants. Í∏Ω lovely, fine-cut foliage all summer. Compact habit stays Excellent shade-loving ground cover. Blue flowers in neat all season. Cross between the Japanese D. peregri- late spring and early summer. Large areas can actually $2.00—2.5” pot: na and an American species. Best in humus-rich soils. be mowed or cut with a string trimmer to refresh the P101 Little Titch—Dense-packed, gray-green leaves 9–18”h ***** ∏Ó ¥ $9.00—1 gal. pot foliage. Tolerant of poor soils but does prefer moisture. form a low-growing mat. Small heads of rich blue ∏Óç˝ flowers bloom all summer long. 7–10”h ˝‰ Bleeding Heart, Fringed Dicentra $2.00—4 plants in a pack: P102 Walker’s Low, N. x faassenii ß—Blue blossoms Prefers light soil. At home around rocks or ledges. P085 Bronze ß—4–8”h with gray-green foliage. One of the U of M’s Dislikes hot, dry locations. Will slowly naturalize in P086 Burgundy Glow ß—Variegated foliage of bur- Tough and Terrific perennials. 2007 PPA Plant of ∏¥ woodland areas. gundy, cream and green. 4–8”h the Year. ***** 24–30”h Blackberry $4.00 each—Bulbs & Bareroots: P087 Mahogany ß—Lush, almost black-burgundy $3.00—3.5” pot: Lily P069 Aurora, D. formosa—Gray-green fern-like foliage leaves. 4–8”h P103 Blue Wonder, N. mussinii ß—Spectacular with white flowers. Blooms heavily in spring and $5.00—1 quart pot: groundcover form. 6” blue flower spikes. then periodically throughout the summer. Good P088 Black Scallop ß—Large scalloped purple-black 12–14”h ˝ cut flower. 12–15”h leaves show off rich blue flower spikes. Darkest in more sun, it’s a great addition to a black- themed garden or combined with silver or char- treuse foliage. 3–6”h by 36”w www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 13 Garden Perennials P104 Catmint, Siberian Nepeta sibirica Columbine continued Coral Bells continued Souvenir d’Andre Chaudron—Upright habit with larger, medi- $6.00—4.5” pot: $10.00—4.5” pot (continued): um blue flowers. Very hardy. One of the U of M’s Tough and P126 Clementine Salmon Rose, A. vulgaris ß—Spectacular P152 Stainless Steel ◊—New leaves are metallic platinum Terrific perennials. ***** 24–48”h Í∏ Ω $6.00—4.5” pot double blossoms, aging from rosy salmon to lavender. Blue- with maroon veins. Mature 3–4” leaves are more silver in P105A Chameleon Plant Houttuynia cordata green foliage is attractive all season. Excellent as cut flow- sun, more pink-purple in shade, but generally look silver ers. 12–24”h over pale green. Undersides are eggplant purple. In early Red, bronze, cream, yellow and green foliage is fun to design summer creamy white bells bloom from pink buds on 18” with. Spreads by rhizomes in moist soil. We recommend plant- P127 Columbine, Dwarf Aquilegia ecalarata wiry burgundy stems. 18”h by 20–24”w ç ing in a container. 6–12”h by 24–36”w Í∏ ˝ $2.00—2.5” pot Adorable columbine blooms in dark purple; dainty, airy foliage. $12.00—4.5” pot: Small enough for troughs. Also known as Semiaquilegia. 12–15”h P105B Chamois Cress Hutchinsia alpina ◊ P153 Fire Chief ß—Bright wine-red foliage all season long. Pink Í∏ ∫˙‰ $6.00—4.5” pot Crystal Carpet—Tiny, ferny leaves decorated with long-lasting and white flowers on 18” dark red stems. Some rebloom. white flowers distinguish this gem. 5”h ͉¥$2.00—2.5” pot See also the native COLUMBINE, page 49 9”h by 12–15”w ç P106 Chervil, Black Anthriscus sylvestris Coneflower Echinacea purpurea Coreopsis Coreopsis Smoky, fern-like foliage and inconspicuous white flowers that Large reflexed, daisy-like flowers summer to fall. Tolerates hot, Daisy-like flowers in summer. Finely cut foliage. Í∫ will spread their seed with the same gusto as Queen Anne’s lace, dry conditions. Dependable and showy for border and for natu- $1.50—2.5” pot: ralizing. Good cut flower. Seeds eaten by songbirds. Í∏ a distant cousin and look-alike. Contrasts well with bright- P154 Early Sunrise, C. grandiflora ß—Double flowers through colored plants like Japanese forest grass. Drought tolerant. 16”h $1.50—2.5” pot: summer. ***** 24”h Í∏ ¥ $3.00—3.5” pot Baby White ß Ω P128 —Dwarf form of ‘White Swan’. 12”h $3.00—3.5” pot: P129 Coneflower, Purple ß—Large pink blooms. 24–36”h Ω P107 Chinese Lanterns Physalis franchetii ß P155 Sunfire, C. grandiflora ß—Golden yellow single flowers P130 Magnus ß—Rosy-purple petals. 36”h Ω Grown for the decorative orange husks around the small fruit in with a burgundy ring. ***** 20”h Ω P131 Primadonna Deep Rose ß—Dense clumps with large fall. Lasts almost forever in dried arrangements. May spread flowers. 34”h Ω $6.00—1 quart pot: aggressively. 24–30”h Í∏ ¥ $1.50—2.5” pot P132 Ruby Star ß—Intense carmine red. 36”h Ω P156 Moonbeam, C. verticillata ß—Sparkling creamy-yellow P108 Chocolate Flower Berlandiera lyrata P133 White Swan ß—Large creamy white blooms with a cop- flowers float on lacy foliage. Blooms July to fall. 15–18”h Ω ∫Ω Clumps of deeply lobed foliage bear soft yellow daisies fragrant pery cone. 18–24”h P157 Zagreb, C. verticillata ß—Clear yellow flowers on bushy, of sweet chocolate. Maturing seed capsules turn into “green $2.00—2.5” pot: slowly spreading plants. Dependable and easy; the hardiest eyes.” Heat-lover that prefers dry soil. Best with minimal water P134 Cheyenne Spirit ◊ß—You can have it all because this coreopsis. It has five stars for a reason! ***** 15”h Ω once established. Winter mulch. 12”h by 18”w ͉ one variety flowers in a rainbow of warm colors: red- $3.00—2.5” pot orange, yellow, magenta, even white. 22–24”h Ω $6.00—4.5” pot: P158 Cosmic Big Bang Evolution ◊ß—Violet-red streaks $8.00—4.5” pot: P109 Clematis, Bush Clematis integrifolia and stripes radiate from the gold center onto the white P135 Flame Thrower ◊—Our cover plant this year. Blazing, Nodding blue blooms with four slightly twisted petals and cream petals, especially in cooler weather. The 2–3” flowers will narrow-petalled 3-4” flowers are light orange-gold at the colored anthers, followed by silvery brown seed heads. A small- bloom from early summer into early fall and look great curved back tips and deeper red-orange near the prominent er, non-climbing clematis that likes to grow through low shrub- planted in groups. 18–24”h burnt amber cone. Sturdy well-branched stalks. bery or be supported by tomato cages. Mid-season bloom. ***** July–September. 30–36”h by 36”w Ω See also the annual and native COREOPSIS, pages 34 and 49 24–36”h Í∏ ¥ $1.50—2.5” pot $9.00—1 quart pot: P159 Geranium cinereum See also CLEMATIS, pages 6 and 30, plus Cranesbill, Alpine P136 Big Sky After Midnight—Dwarf with deep magenta-pur- FREMONT’S LEATHER FLOWER, page 6 Splendens—Magenta flowers with a black center pop against a ple flowers with a black-red cone on black stems. 12”h Ω ß low mat of gray-green leaves. Drought tolerant, rabbit resistant, P111 Clover, Red Feather Trifolium rubens $10.00—4.5” pot: and can take light foot traffic. 6”h Í∏ ˝‰ $6.00—1 quart pot ß Large silvery buds open to bright crimson candles. Silvery, hairy P137 Big Sky Solar Flare —Flashy newcomer, like a fireworks P161 Cranesbill, Big-Foot ß leaves on this Eurasian native. A magnet for butterflies and display of 5–6” coral-to-red petals and chocolate brown hummingbirds in July and August. 12–24”h Í∏ ∫Ω˜˙ cones on dark stems. Stocky plants. 24”h Ω Geranium macrorrhizum $2.00—2.5” pot P138 Hot Papaya ß—Fragrant blooms put on a real show in Walter Ingwersen—Soft pink flowers in spring. Spreads by P112 Cohosh, Black Actaea racemosa mid-June: each starts out as a pale orange single and rhizomes. Glossy, broad, five-lobed light green leaves. One of the U of M’s Tough and Terrific perennials. ***** 12–15”h Rosettes of green swirling foliage support tall candelabra branch- becomes a spicy red-orange double flower with a papaya Í∏Ó˝ $3.00—3.5” pot ing stems with pearl-like white buds that open to delicate flow- orange and hot pink halo in its pompom center. Like a ers, attracting bees like crazy in late afternoon. Midwestern tribble in a tutu! 24–36”h Cranesbill, Bloody Geranium sanguineum Í∏Ó Â¥ native. Syn. Cimicifuga. ***** 60–84”h See also the native CONEFLOWERS, page 49 Cup-shaped flowers. Foliage turns vivid blood-red in fall. Heat $7.00—1 quart pot and drought tolerant. Í∏ Cohosh, Japanese Actaea simplex Coral Bells Heuchera Leaves form low dense mounds. Arching sprays of fragrant flow- $1.50—2.5” pot: Fragrant bottlebrush spires. Good for back of border. Late sum- P162 Dwarf, G. sanguineum nanum ß—Pink to reddish purple mer to fall bloom. Syn. Cimicifuga simplex. 40”h Í∏ç¥ ers held well above foliage, late spring into summer. Mainly grown for the dramatic foliage. Red-flowered varieties are good blooms. ***** 12”h $12.00—4.5” pot: for hummingbirds. Í∏˝˙‰ $3.00—3.5” pot: P113 Brunette—Deep bronze to black foliage, pink blooms. $1.50—2.5” pot: P163 Striatum—Smothered in light pink flowers with fuchsia Fragrant. Shorter in sunnier locations. ß veining. ***** 12”h P114 James Compton—Creamy white bottlebrush racemes with P139 Bressingham Mix, H. sanguineum —Green leaves, pink or shiny purple foliage. red flowers. Tolerates shade. 12”h P164 Cranesbill, Dalmatian Geranium dalmaticum P140 Dale’s Strain, H. americana ß—Marbled leaf with cream Dragon Heart ◊—Abundant 2" shiny magenta flowers with Columbine Aquilegia flowers. 16”h ç pretty red veins and contrasting black centers bloom early sum- P141 Firefly, H. sanguineum ß—Vermillion red blooms. 24”h ç Graceful, complex flowers with a structure like origami. mer to mid-fall. Bred in Scotland. Easy to grow. 12–24” Í∏ ‰ P142 Melting Fire, H. micrantha ß—Strong curled foliage with Beautiful garden performers in a range of colors. Airy foliage. $6.00—4.5” pot Í∏∫˙ intense purple-red color on mature leaves. The young leaves on a full grown plant are bright blood red, creating $1.50—2.5” pot: P165 Cranesbill, Rozanne Geranium an exciting “hot” center in each plant. Clusters of very P115 Alpine Blue, A. alpina ß—Low-growing with large, deep Large violet-blue 2.5" flowers with marbled green foliage that small white flowers on spikes in May–June. 15”h ç blue flowers midsummer. From central Europe. 18”h Ω turns deep red in fall. Famous for blooming throughout the sum- P143 Palace Purple ß—Mahogany leaves, white flowers. P116 Biedermeier Mix, A. x hybrida ß—Semi-dwarf, bushy mer. 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year. 12–18”h Í∏ Tolerates shade. 10”h ç classic columbine in bright colors. ***** 12”h $9.00—1 gal. pot P144 Regina—Silvered burgundy-bronze leaves, light pink flow- P117 Black Barlow, A. vulgaris ß—Fully double, spurless, pur- ers. 36”h ç Cranesbill, Meadow Geranium pratense ple black flowers above fern-like mid-green leaves. 28”h Í∏ P118 Blue Star, A. caerulea ß—Large blue flowers with long $3.00—3.5” pot: Great looking foliage all season, including nice fall color. spurs. U.S. native. 24”h Ω P145 Bing Cherry, H. americana ß—Pure red leaves. A North $2.00—2.5” pot: P119 Nana Alba, A. flabellata ß—Pure white flowers. ***** 8”h Star introduction. 12”h ç P166 Tiny Monster—Bright magenta with nonstop blooms. Ω P146 Plum Pudding, H. americana ß—Plum-colored foliage is Vigorous growth. 12”h ß outstanding. Holds its color well, even in full shade. White P120 Nora Barlow, A. vulgaris —Double pompom, spurless $13.00—1 gal. pot: flowers are striking on the dark plum stems. ***** 22”h ç flowers in pale green and pink. ***** 24–30”h P167 Dark Reiter—Bright lavender-blue flowers in spring shine Songbird Goldfinch ß P147 Snow Angel, H. sanguineum ß—Light green foliage with P121 , A. x hybrida —Lemon yellow. ***** like neon against the deep plum purple lacy leaves. Foliage Ω light cream marbling. Pink flowers. 10–15”h ç 30”h is more purple in full sun. Compact and slow growing: a Songbird Mix ß P122 , A. x hybrida —***** 24–30”h $8.00—4.5” pot: good rock garden choice. 8–10”h ‰ $2.00—2.5” pot: P148 Miracle ß—Young foliage is chartreuse with a heavy smat- See also the native WILD GERANIUM, page 49 P123 Music Red and Gold ß—Lots of large red and gold long tering of reddish purple in the center. Later, leaves turn a spurred flowers. Rich colors. Blooms all spring and early dramatic brick red with a bright chartreuse-gold edge. P168 Creeping Hollygrape Mahonia repens ß Silvered undersides and pink flowers a bonus. Heat toler- summer. ***** 18”h Evergreen mini-shrub with leathery blue-green foliage that looks ant. 4–9”h ç $3.00—3.5” pot: like holly and turns purplish in winter. Deep yellow flowers in P124 Clementine Blue, A. vulgaris ß—Double blues. Blue-green $10.00—4.5” pot: spring and small clusters of 0.25” dark bluish-purple sour edible foliage is attractive all season. Excellent as cut flowers. P149 Caramel, H. villosa ß—Robust and vigorous. Cream col- berries in late summer. Prefers humus-rich soil; protect from 18–24”h ored flowers over peach colored leaves. ***** 10–15”h ç winter winds. 12”h ∏Ó ˝ ‰ $8.00—1 quart pot P125 Clementine Red ß P150 Lime Rickey ß—In spring, the foliage emerges a glowing , A. vulgaris —Upward-facing double P169 Culver’s Root, Blue Veronicastrum sibericum spurless fuchsia-red flowers. Blue-green foliage is attractive chartreuse that settles down to a ruffled, frosted lime all season. Excellent as green. Small, pure-white flowers also appear in spring on Blue-lilac flowers in late summer; great for cutting. Upright Í∏ cut flowers. 18–24”h 17” scapes. Contrasts wonderfully with dark foliage. 8”h ç stems with leaves in whorls. 60”h $2.50—2.5” pot ß P151 Georgia Peach, H. villosa —Huge peachy orange leaves P170 Cupid’s Dart Catananche caerulea with a white overlay turn rose purple in fall. Creamy white flowers. 12–16”h ç Neat 24” clumps of silver-green foliage. Excellent cut flowers, fresh or dried. Silvery lavender-blue flowers with violet centers. 12–24” Í∏ $1.50—2.5” pot 14 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 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∏´Ç Late June/early July Late July Mid to late August All of the Garden favorites; each bloom lasts one day. Very easy $4.00 each—in Bulbs & Bareroots (continued): $5.00 each—in Bulbs & Bareroots (continued): to grow and prolific. Vigorous but not invasive. P193 Purple d’Oro—This miniature day lily has small P208 Pillar of Fire ◊—Large red-orange flowers reddish-purple flowers with ruffled edges and with flash of yellow at the throat. Mid-season. daylilies listed $3.00 each—in Bulbs & Bareroots: yellowish throats. Repeat blooms, typically from 34”h P178 Bitsy—Cute, short. Early bloomer and rebloomer. as bareroot May through autumn. 24”h P209 Plum Hager ◊—Deep-purple petals and daz- Yellow. ***** 16”h P194 Raspberry Pixie ◊—Chalky pink petals and zling golden yellow throat. Late. 32”h can be found P179 Catherine Woodbury—Orchid-pink, fragrant luscious lemon throat edged in plum purple. P210 Rocket City—Halo of bittersweet orange on a 6” flowers July to August. 18–36”h on the shelves Mid-season. 24”h golden orange flower with orange eye. Throat and P180 Kindly Light—Midseason yellow-green spider. P195 Ribbon Candy ◊—A classic spider. Skinny midribs are lighter orange-yellow, and the just west of 24–36”h backward curving petals, lime-colored at the crimped edges lighter still. The many shades of the Perennial P181 Mary Jane ◊—Delicately scented, pale pink throat, blend to bright yellow to tangerine pink, orange make it seem to glow. Blooms last all day. 6” flower with numerous buds on nicely balanced bisected lengthwise by a thin yellow line. Elegant Robust and cheerful: a time-tested, flower-power section. side stems. Mid-season. 26”h slender leaves. Midseason. 34”h daylily from 1967. Early mid-season. 36”h P182 Mary Reed—Beautiful purple bi-tone with white P196 Ruby Stella—Reblooming dwarf with 3” slightly $6.00 each—in Bulbs & Bareroots: mid-ribs and yellowish-green throat. Extended fragrant, intense scarlet or wine-red flowers. Late mid-summer blooms. 12–24”h June bloom and then throughout the summer. 18”h P211 Bela Lugosi—Large, 6” very dark deep purple P183 Prairie Moonlight ◊—Large 8” creamy beige P197 Salieri—Tetraploid with 5.5” almost-black blos- with a bright lime green throat. Strong tetraploid flowers truly shimmer against a green throat. soms in mid-season. 26”h with sturdy stem. Award-winner with sunfast col- or, blooms midseason. ***** 33”h Mid-season bloom. 34”h P198 See Here—Large pale orchid-pink blooms with ◊ P184 Prairie Queen—Soft pink, with ruffled edges. green throat. Midseason. 18–24”h P212 Carolina Cranberry —Deep crimson with hint of lemon at the throat. Midsummer. 20”h Early. 34”h P199 Strawberry Candy—Strawberry pink blend with ◊ P185 Ralph Henry ◊—Red-orange with a yellow rose-red eye-zone and edge, and a golden green P213 Pearled Dove —Single 6” blooms are a soft throat, narrowing to a thin stripe down the mid- throat. 4.25” blooms. Early to mid-season peach-apricot cream blend above a green throat. dle of the petal. Mid-season. 28”h rebloomer. Tetraploid. ***** 26”h Early-mid season. 24–30”h ◊ P200 White Formal—Classic 6” flowers of palest yel- P214 Sweet Potato —Strongly ruffled and $4.00 each—in Bulbs & Bareroots: low with a green throat. Midseason. 30”h recurved 5.5” yellow blooms with a bright yellow English Muffin ◊ halo and an all-over cinnamon haze that darkens P186 —Double flowers, slightly P201 Wild Ruffles—Striking wide frilly petals. Light towards the tips and a green throat. Mid-season. ruffled, in a lemon yellow to tangerine blend. honey tinted with pink blends. Mid to late sea- 32”h Late. 34”h son. 30”h Erin Lea ◊ P215 Tetrina’s Grand Daughter ◊—Ruffled, P187 —Gold-yellow 6” flowers have P202 Woodside Romance ◊—Rose pink-mauve 5” recurved fragrant 6” yellow flowers that bloom in wide, flat, rounded petals that are heavily ruffled blooms with wide, ruffled, rounded petals, deeper the late evening one day and then throughout the at the edges. Remains open without wilting for pink veins and a sparkly haze. Chartreuse throat. next day. Mid-season. 36–52”h 16 hours. Midseason with rebloom possible. 24”h Fragrant. Midseason. 27”h P188 Mauna Loa—Fragrant 5” gold tangerine blend P203 Yasim—Pale melon flowers with a slight fra- $8.00 each—in Bulbs & Bareroots: with crimped red wire edges, some rosy blush grance. Blooms early midseason, reblooming. P216 Dominic ◊—Sultry, near-black burgundy and a light green throat. Early to mid-season. 24–36”h 18–24”h blooms, a hint of yellow at the throat. Vigorous. Be sure to Early to midsummer. 30”h P189 Moonlit Masquerade—Early to midseason $5.00 each—in Bulbs & Bareroots: P217 Elizabeth Salter ◊—Voluptuous ruffled plant your bloom. 5.5” flowers, creamy white with a dark P204 Amethyst Art ◊—Gently ruffled edges on petals the color of cantaloupe flesh. Winner of the purple eye and a picotee edge. Early to midsea- double-lavender flowers with pale yellow throats. highest award a daylily can get, the Stout Medal. bareroot son. Tetraploid. ***** 26”h Early-midseason. 18”h Midsummer. 20”h P190 Night Beacon—Dark black-purple flowers with P205 Cedar Waxwing ◊—Rose pink 6” flowers daylilies soon P218 Paul Voth ◊—Velvet 6.5” deep burgundy pur- chartreuse centers. Blooms early midseason. with yellow throats. Hardy and easy. Midsummer. ple flowers with a darker halo. Lightly ruffled and after purchase! Reblooms. 24–36”h 34”h ◊ fade-resistant. Late-mid-season. 30–36”h P191 Pandora’s Box —Pixie-like 4” flowers are P206 Cricket ◊—Cute and cheery 2” bright yellow P219 Rooster Rush ◊—Curled back 5” bright red creamy white with a deep purple ring around a trumpets with a green throat. Mid-summer. 15”h pale-yellow throat. Midsummer. Fragrant. 19”h blooms with wide, slightly ruffled petals. Small P207 Farnsworth Spider—Gold spider with a bold, ◊ green throat. Mid-season. 24”h P192 Prairie Chief —Broad, red-orange petals sharp star pattern as its purple-burgundy eye. An P220 Root Beer ◊—Deep dark red 5” blooms with with a yellow and yellow throat. Mid-season. energetic and valuable addition to the garden. a slightly darker halo and yellow throat. Lightly 27”h Engaging, bright, and an early bloomer. 30–36”h fragrant. Mid-season. 22”h

P171 Daisy, Blue Kalimeris incisa ◊ Daylilies Hemerocallis—see box, above P231 Fairy Foxglove Erinus alpinus Blue Star—Pale lavender-blue 1” daisies with yellow Delphinium Delphinium These winsome pink-violet flowers in May-June are centers. Blooms in summer, reveling in the heat and held on wiry stems above jagged spoon-shaped leaves humidity, and can be encouraged to rebloom in fall if Colorful flower spikes rise above lobed leaves. Blooms grouped in small tufts. Doesn’t actually resemble a Plants from summer to fall. Taller varieties do best with stak- cut back. Lance-like 3-4” leaves form a compact Í∏¥˙ Foxglove but instead has simple, flat, five-petalled mound. Easy and drought tolerant. May need a winter ing. blooms. Plant in wall crevices, in a rock garden or marked mulch. 12–18”h by 24”wÍ∫Ω $2.00—2.5” pot $1.50—2.5” pot: trough. Good drainage is essential. 2–4”h ͉ P221 Blue Butterfly, D. chinensis ß—Shorter form. 14”h $2.00—2.5” pot P172 Daisy, Fleabane ß P222 Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom, D. x elatum ß— ß with Erigeron aurantiacus P232 Fern, Japanese Beech Dusky pink spikes on first-year plants. ***** 36”h Thelypteris decursive-pinnata Mat-forming orange daisies from Turkestan. Nearly P223 Magic Fountains Mix, D. x elatum ß—Seven double 2” blooms with large yellow centers and short, separate shades of blue and white. 36”h Tufts of narrow, lance-shaped, feathery pale green fringe-like burnt-orange petals May–June. 12–18”h P224 Pacific Giant Astolat, D. x elatum ß—Pink fronds. Native to Japan, this fast growing fern is deer- Ó Ω Í ∫‰¥ $1.50—2.5” pot shades. Astolat was home to Lancelot’s Elaine in resistant. syn. Phegopteris. 32”h $6.00—4.5” pot Arthurian mythology. ***** 60”h Daisy, Shasta Leucanthemum superbum Fern, Japanese Painted Í´ $2.00—2.5” pot: Athyrium niponicum Classic cut flowers. May need winter protection. ß P225 Blue Mirror, D. grandiflorum —Navy blue Brings light and color into shady corners. Deer-resist- are good $1.50—2.5” pot: flowers. 24”h Í∏Ó ß ant. P173 Alaska —Single, white with yellow centers. P226 Blue Pygmy, D. grandiflorum—The shortest one, 24”h $5.00—3.5” pot: with gentian-blue flowers. 10”h ß for bees P174 Crazy Daisy ß—Fluffy double white flowers. P227 Pacific Giant Black Knight ß P233 Pictum —The classic painted fern with soft , D. x elatum — ˝ 30”h Deep midnight violet. 48–60”h gray, red and green fronds. ***** 12–15”h P175 Snow Lady ß—Single, white with yellow P234 Ghost ß—Cross of American and Japanese $6.00—4.5” pot: painted ferns. Lovely silvery appearance. ***** centers. 10”h ß P228 Pagan Purples —Double blooms in rich pur- 24–36”h ˝ $2.00—2.5” pot: ples and blues on sturdy stalks. Better over-win- $6.00—4.5” pot: P176 Sonnenschein—Pale lemon-yellow daisies with tering and more tolerant of heat and humidity Apple Court ◊ß golden-yellow centers measure 3-5” across. than older varieties. ***** 60–72”h P235 —Almost metallic silver Younger flowers are more yellow especially when P229 Royal Aspirations ß—Sturdy spire of deep sap- and purple overlay on 20” gray-green fronds is at given some afternoon shade, while mature flow- phire to navy blue semi-double blossoms with con- its best in spring. Deep maroon midribs and ers are creamy white. 30–36”h trasting white “bees.” Tolerates our summer heat prominent crested tassels at the tips. 12–18”h P177 Daisy, Thread Petal Inula orientalis and humidity so you can get that English cottage P236 Fern, Japanese Wood ß garden look. Prune after its main June bloom for Grandiflora Dryopteris erythrosora —Bold orange-yellow daisies whose lovely, rebloom in September. Fertilize regularly. 40–70”h wavy, shaggy, spidery petals are reminiscent of a Van Young fronds are copper red, slowly turning dark Gogh painting. Makes a good cut flower. Forms a dense See also the native LARKSPUR, page 50 green. Undersides of fronds bear conspicuous red sori ∏Ó clump of long, pointed leaves and stiff unbranched P230 Dragonhead, SIberian (spore cases). 24”h $6.00—4.5” pot stems topped with bright flower heads. 30”h Í∏ ‰ See also the NATIVE FERNS, page 49 $3.00—2.5” pot Dracocephalum ruyschianum Blue Dragon—Deep violet blue snapdragon flowers cover a mound of rosemary-like foliage. Needs good Delphinium drainage. Flowers June–August. 12–18”h ͉ $1.50—2.5” pot www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 15 We accept cash, checks, Amex, Garden Perennials Visa, MasterCard & Discover Flax, Blue Linum perenne P256 Foxglove, Willow Leaf ß P270 Gooseneck, Purple ß Key Single blooms on wiry stems. Blooms late spring Digitalis obscura Lysimachia atropurpurea Í Full sun through summer. May be short-lived, but reseeds. Sub-shrub with flowers ranging from yellow through Beaujolais—Forms a low growing mound of gray ∏ Part sun/part shade Í∏Â¥ orange and rust with red spots inside. Blooms late foliage set with arching spikes of burgundy-wine flow- Ó Shade $1.50—2.5” pot: spring through midsummer. From Spain. Cut back in ers. Blooms from May to September. Great cut flowers. Blue Flax ß March to assure vigorous new growth. 12–48”h ÍΩ¥ ***** 24–36”h Í∏ ∫˙ $3.00—3.5” pot P237 —Feathery sprays of blue flowers all Ω Good for bees summer 18”h $1.50—2.5” pot P271 Green and Gold ◊ ı Bird food source P238 Saphyr, L. perenne nanum ß—Dwarf and compact, P257 Fumeroot, Ferny Chrysogonum virginianum ∫ same big blue flowers. 8–10”h Corydalis cheilanthifolia Butterfly-friendly Norman Singer’s Form—Groundcover with small but ˙ Dainty, fern-like leaves are lovely until winter. Very Hummingbird-friendly P239 Fleeceflower Persicaria filiformis showy yellow flowers and circular leaves, mounding early miniature yellow flowers. Leaves stay green in Painter’s Palette—Colorful leaves, jointed stems, and low and wide. Good for dry shady areas under trees. the garden long after the true ferns have died back. ç Attractive foliage astilbe-like flowers. Not invasive. 24”h Í∏ç Blooms from May to October. May benefit from winter 10”h Í∏ ‰ $3.00—3.5” pot Ç Culinary protection. 4–6”h Í∏ ˝ $3.00—3.5” pot $6.00—4.5” pot ´ P240 Fleeceflower, Giant Gas Plant Dictamnus albus Edible flowers P272 Heather, Summer Calluna vulgaris ˝ Persicaria polymorpha Star-shaped flowers on multiple spikes in early sum- Ground cover White, pink, purple, or red flowers in late summer. mer. Best cultivated in full sun and rich, well-drained  Medicinal Plumes of fluffy white blooms like giant astilbe or The tiny scale-like foliage also comes in a range of soil. It resents being disturbed once established. ˜ Minnesota native goat’s beard in late May or early June through colors. Requires well-drained, poor, acidic soil. September, when it develops pinkish seed heads. Very Can cause skin irritation; wear long pants, sleeves Í∏ ç¥ ‰ Rock garden Í∏¥ 24–36”h $6.00—3.5” pot slow to emerge in the spring, then takes off. Even and gloves when working around it. 24–36”h more magnificent and shrub-like in its second year. $3.00—2.5” pot: Helen’s Flower Helenium hybrids † Cold-sensitive: Drought tolerant and very hardy. 60”h by 60”w Í∏ P258 Pink, ‘Purpureus’ Great late-season color on numerous small daisy-like keep above 40°F $6.00—1 quart pot P259 White blooms with reflexed petals. One of the easiest of all ¥ Toxic to humans Foamflower Tiarella perennials. Nicknamed “sneezeweed” because the P260 Gentian, True Blue Gentiana ◊ ß Saturday restock Tiny spring flowers, but most often grown for the dried leaves were once used to make snuff, not because Í∏∫¥ attractive foliage. See also Foamy Bells. Í∏Óç˝Ω Open funnel shaped blooms of the most amazing elec- it aggravates allergies. tric blue shade, mid to late summer. Deer resistant. $1.50—2.5” pot: Í∏ ∫˙ $2.00—2.5” pot: 24–30”h $15.00—1 gal. pot ß P241 Wherry’s Foamflower, T. wherryi ß—Clump- P273A Sahin’s Early Flowerer —Deep orange-red forming. Pink and white flowers. Fragrant. 10”h See also the native BOTTLE GENTIAN, page 49 3” daisy flowers with dark brown and yellow cones develop cheerful orange and yellow streaks $3.00—2.5” pot: P261 Ginger, European Asarum europaeum About those on the petals. Excellent cut flower. Flowers mid- stars… P243 Heartleaf Foamflower, T. cordifolia—Mounding A beautiful evergreen groundcover for moist, wood- summer. 30”h ground cover with foamy, white flower stalks in land gardens. 2-3” leaves are leathery and glossy. Bell- Throughout, you will $4.00—in Bulbs & Bareroots each: early spring. Spreads by stolons. 6–12”h shaped greenish purple or brown flowers are hidden notice plants that are 273B Red Jewel ◊—Deep rich burgundy petals with $6.00—4.5” pot: beneath foliage. Blooms in early spring. Prefers slightly marked with five stars ∏Ó ˝¥ blue undertones and sometimes yellow tips. The (★★★★★). These plants P244 Running Tapestry, T. cordifolia—Vigorous ground acid soil. 4”h $5.00—3.5” pot brown-maroon center has a gold edge. Long have been awarded five cover with red speckled foliage. White blooms. See also the WILD GINGER, page 49 blooming period. 30–36”h stars by Heger and 8–12”h Globe Flower Trollius $6.00—4.5” pot: Whitman in the 2011 $8.00—4.5” pot: edition of Growing Spring blooms. Truly the queen of the buttercup fami- P274 Mardi Gras—Quarter-sized fringed blooms of P245 Iron Butterfly ß—Unusually long, maple Perennials in Cold Climates ly, with strong stems requiring no staking. Thrives in gold blotched with bright orange. Quite a show! shaped leaves are cool mint green on the edges as one of the very best very moist conditions and poorly draining clay soils, Everyone wanted to know what it was in Pat’s and deep purple-black in the middle. Curving plants available on the but will adapt to well-drained soil too. Í∏¥ garden. 30”h stems host densely clustered pink buds and wisps P275 Ruby Tuesday ß—Compact, with burgundy-red market. of starlike ivory flowers. 16”h $1.50—2.5” pot: fluted petals widely spaced around a prominent P262 Golden Queen, ß—Each stem is Foamy Bells Heucherella T. chinensis center that matures from mahogany to gold. topped by large bright tangerine blossoms. 24”h July–September blooms. 18–24”h A beautiful intergeneric cross between coral bells and ∫ foamflower (Heuchera and Tiarella). Blooms spring P263 White, T. albiflorus ◊ß—Flowers start bloom- See also the native HELEN’S FLOWER, page 50 through summer with spikes of bell flowers. Neat ing when the stalk is only 4” high, looking like a Hellebore Helleborus hybrids foliage similar to foamflower. Does well with hostas white buttercup or anemone with prominent yel- Í∏Ó˝ Among the first flowers of spring. Blooms look like and ferns. low centers. From wet alpine meadows, where it wild roses. Very long-lived perennial in the right spot; $4.00—1 quart pot: pops up as the snow recedes. 24”h ‰ perfect for moist, woodland areas.. Leathery evergreen P246 Bridget Bloom ß—Clump-forming, green with $6.00—4.5” pot: leaves. Needs rich soil and good drainage. ∏Ó¥ brown veins. White and pink flowers. 15–18”h P264 New Moon ß—Pale creamy-yellow flowers on a $8.00—1 quart pot: $12.00—4.5” pot: vigorous grower. 24”h P276 Hybrids—A range of colors including white, yel- P247 Brass Lantern—Brassy gold and red maple- P265 Globe Thistle Echinops ritro low, pink, green and purple. 18”h shaped leaves are really a beacon in a mixed bed. Spikes of white flowers on dark stems. Best color Buds are silver, opening to dark blue globes June–July. $10.00—1 gal. pot: ÍΩ in light shade. 20”h Dramatic prickly leaves. 24–48” $1.50—2.5” pot P277 Sunshine hybrids ◊—Colors range from P248 Solar Eclipse ß—In a word: Wow! Deeply scal- P266 Goatsbeard Aruncus dioicus pinks to white, green to almost black. 12–18”h loped, red-brown leaves bordered in electric lime Tall background plant for wild borders. Slow to estab- Hen and Chicks Sempervivum green form a vigorous mound. 10”h lish. Delicate lacy white blooms May–June, Showy, very P249 Sweet Tea ß—Scalloped copper-orange leaves Attractive rosettes tolerate hot, dry conditions. Grown hardy and heat tolerant. 72” Í∏ÓΩ with cinnamon-russet centers and hints of rose on rooftops in Europe, hence the other common name, $3.00—3.5” pot Í˝‰¥ grow in dense layers with white flowers on 27” house leeks. stalks in spring. Beautiful. 20”h by 28”w P267 Goatsbeard, Dwarf $1.50—2.5” pot: P278 Mix ß—Species mixture. 3–4”h P250 Forget-Me-Nots Myosotis alpestris Aruncus aethusifolius $3.00—2.5” pot: Victoria Blue—Masses of little flowers bloom late Noble Spirits—Delicate foliage. Panicles of tiny white P279 Mrs. Giuseppi spring and summer. Prefers moist soil. Reseeding bien- flowers over dainty foliage, blooms June–July. Good for , S. calcareum—One of the most Í∏Ó‰Ω interesting color and geometric patterns. Gray- nial. 8” Í∏ $1.50—2.5” pot troughs. 10” $1.50—2.5” pot ◊ blue leaves have eye-catching maroon, triangular Foxglove, Common Digitalis purpurea P268 Golden Lace Patrinia scabiosifolia tips. Each hen grows up to 4” wide with a flock of Long spikes of tubular flowers heavily mottled inside. Airy, see-through stems of chrome-yellow flowers add bright chicks. 3”h Blooms in late spring and again in fall. Excellent for novelty to your late summer garden. Fabulous paired P280 Oddity, S. tectorum—Unusual rolled, bright green bees and hummingbirds. Leaves poisonous. Flowers with Brazilian verbena. One of the best new perennials leaves in a tight rosette. 3–6”h the first year. Needs winter mulch. Hardy biennial. to come along in the last couple of decades. Great cut P281 Twilight Blues—Large olive-green shaded laven- Í∏Ω˙Â¥ flower. 48–72”h Í $1.50—2.5” pot der leaves with purple tips. 3–6”h $1.50—2.5” pot: Goldenrod Solidago $4.00—3.5” pot: P251 Camelot Lavender ß—40”h Fall-blooming stunners. Í∏ ∫Ω¥ P282 Cobweb, S. arachnoideum—Looks like a spider ß web with its fine silvery hairs joining the tips of P252 Camelot Rose —Deep rose pink flowers with $5.00—3.5” pot: a burgundy interior. 40”h each leaf. 8”h P269A Golden Baby—Great cut flower. Forms a com- $6.00—4.5” pot: pact clump covered in dense golden plumes. Not $6.00—4.5” pot: P253 Candy Mountain ß—Unusual, upward-facing an aggressive spreader. 18–24” P283 Royal Ruby—Ruby red foliage with smooth waxy leaves. Holds color all season. 3–4”h foxglove. Fat spires of rose pink blooms on strong $6.00—4.5” pot: stems. 36–56”h P269B Fireworks—Rated #1 in the goldenrod trials at $10.00—6 plants in a pack: ß P254 Foxglove, Pink Digitalis thapsis the Chicago Botanic Garden. Long arching spires P284 Cobweb Buttons, S. arachnoideum —Pale-green rosettes look like a spider has covered the tips Spanish Peaks—Spikes of raspberry rose flowers in ear- of brilliant yellow tiny daisy flowers cascade in all directions above the compact foliage. It doesn’t get with silky, gray threads. Pink starry flowers on 4” ly summer over a trim mat of furry foliage. Thrives in a spikes in summer. 1–3”h variety of soils. 12”h Í∏ Ω¥ $3.00—2.5” pot mildew or rust, nor is it a garden thug. Dramatic blooms alongside asters, grasses, and joe pye P285 Hen and Chicks, Mini ß P255 Digitalis lutea Foxglove, Straw weed. Great in autumn bouquets. 36–48”h Jovibarba hirta Narrow spikes of petite lemon yellow blooms. More See also the native GOLDENROD, page 50 Among the tiniest of the Hen and Chicks. Ideal for reliably perennial than other foxgloves. 36”h Í∏ Ω¥ dish garden, trough, bonsai accent, crevice garden, $1.50—2.5” pot model railroads. The “chicks” detach and form rollers Foxglove to move across the garden. Needs a well-drained site. 1–2”h Í $2.00—2.5” pot 16 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Garden Perennials

Hostas are shade-tolerant, but grow best with full morning sun in northern climates such as ours. See our website Hosta ∏Óç˝ for an article on growing hostas and about Hosta VirusX: www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/hosta-takeover Hosta descriptions include terms like rippled, $8.00—2.5” pot: $8.00—2.5” pot (continued): $8.00—4” pot(continued): wavy, cupped, pebbled, and corrugated. These P314 Alakazaam—Flashy miniature with P328 Mighty Mouse ◊—Mouse ear- P343A Tokudama Flavocircinalis ◊— characteristics often do not show up until the long, narrow leaves that are green with shaped leaves emerge blue-green with a Blue-green centers with 1.5” medium plant is a few years old, so younger plants may bright yellow ruffled margins in spring. bright creamy yellow edge. By summer, gold margins. Heavily corrugated, wavy, not express them at the time of purchase. Margins brighten to creamy white in they turn gray-green with a creamy thick substance. Near-white flowers. summer. Forms a horizontal mound. white edge. Incredible substance. 17”h by 48”w $5.00—2.5” pot: Lavender flowers. 5”h by 14”w Lavender flowers. Excellent for troughs P343B Winter Snow ◊—Giant. Dark ◊ and containers. A sport of H. ‘Blue green centers with a 1” wide, creamy P301 Cameo —Tiny round green leaves P315 Andrew ◊—Thick twisted leaves Mouse Ears’. 8”h by 12”w ‰ yellow to white margin; wavy and edged with a creamy white margin. Mini have a white center with a medium blue smooth textured. The best white-edged hostas like this do very well in troughs green margin and a narrow green pat- P329 Millenium ◊—Large, dark blue, sport of H. ‘Sum and Substance.’ 33”h and rock gardens. Variegated sport of H. tern between the blue and white areas. round leaves with heavy substance and ‰ by 82”w ‘Baby Bunting’. 4”h by 12”w Large. Variegated sport of ‘Blue fabulous texture. Near-white flowers in Mammoth’. 21”h by 32”w late June. 36”h by 80”w $6.00—2.5” pot: $9.00—4” pot: ◊ P302 Abiqua Drinking Gourd—The unusual P316 Autumn Frost—Showy frosty-blue P330 Neptune ◊—Unique blue hosta P344 Fat Cat —Heavily corrugated, feature of this large hosta is the deep leaves have extra-wide, bright yellow forms a lovely cascading clump of nar- medium bright gold leaves of thick sub- cupped leaves, which are a dark blue margins that lighten to creamy white in row wedge-shaped leaves with heavy stance. Acts like a smaller, brighter ver- with a gray underside. White flowers on summer. Bold coloration. Light lavender rippled edges and good leaf substance. sion of H. ‘Sum and Substance’. 22” scapes appear in mid-summer. flowers. 12”h by 14”w They emerge bright glaucous blue in the Lavender flowers. 22”h by 52”w spring and hold their color well. Blue- Extraordinary! ***** 16”h by 24–36”w P317 Baby Bunting ◊—Miniature with P345 Victory—Vigorous, huge mound of green in summer with lavender flowers. Cherish small, green, heart-shaped leaves with shiny green leaves with creamy yellow P303 —Round leaves with a streaky 24”h by 36”w yellow center that fades to creamy white pale lavender flowers in midsummer. edges that change to creamy white by by midsummer. Tiny purple bell shaped 6”h by 10”w ˝‰ P331 Pacific Sunset ◊—Medium blue- early summer. Thick substance. Near green leaves with creamy white margin. white flowers. A knockout specimen in flowers. Perfect for the small garden. P318 Candy Dish ◊—Green heart-shaped Slightly rippled, lightly cupped with a any garden. 30”h by 70”w Mini. Variegated sport of ‘Baby leaves are glossy with thick substance Bunting’. 6”h by 12”w ‰ thick substance. 10”h by 30”w and a ruffled margin. Purple stems. $10.00—2.5” pot: ◊ P304 Northern Exposure—Huge, corrugat- 11”h by 22”w P332 Pandora’s Box —Adorable pocket- P346 Bridal Falls ◊—Rounded mound of sized hosta with 2” leaves that have ed, blue-green leaves develop 2”-wide, P319 Cat’s Eye ◊—Cute Japanese hybrid cascading green leaves with pale yellow blue-green margins, white centers and yellow-green margins that lighten to with leaves that turn from gold to to creamy white margins. The heart- green jutting towards the center. Purple cream. Forms a large, impressive clump. creamy-white edged by a green margin. shaped leaves are edged in pretty pie flowers. A sport of H. ‘Baby Bunting’. White flowers. Award winner. 36”h by Perfect for the rock garden or trough crust waves with deeply impressed 6”h by 12”w ‰ 42”w garden. Tiny lavender flowers in early veins. 26”h by 48”w summer. 6”h by 10”w ‰ P333 Pocket Full of Sunshine ◊—This $6.00—4” pot: P347 Golden Needles ◊—Compact cute hosta grows quickly to form a com- P305 Blue Angel—Classic with large blue- P320 Cathedral Windows ◊—Rounded, clump of yellow leaves with green pact clump of chartreuse to yellow, green leaves of very heavy substance in bright gold leaves with a very wide, dark streaks that are spread over the entire thick, cupped leaves with broad, deep a huge clump. Heavily corrugated. Slug green margin. Leaves become domed as leaf. Thick leaves are slug-resistant. green margins. Light lavender flowers. resistant and easy to grow. Near-white they age. Large, fragrant, near-white Unusual. 4”h by 10”w 9”h by 14”w ‰ flowers. Multiple award-winner. ***** flowers. 18”h by 40”w P348 Luna Moth—Grows quickly to form a 36”h by 72”w P334 Rubies and Ruffles ◊—Showy red P321 Cherry Tomato ◊—Unique minia- symmetrical clump of dark green, heart- stems and heavily rippled leaves. Forms P306 Blue Mouse Ears—Cute little hosta ture sport of H. ‘Cherry Berry’ with shaped leaves of thick substance. Wide, an upright spreading clump of lightly with small, round, gray-green leaves improved leaf substance and vigor. light green margins brighten to yellow corrugated green leaves with cream- with an incredibly thick substance. Feels Long, lance-shaped leaves are creamy in summer. Lavender flowers on perfect- white ruffled margins. Deep purplish- like velvety little ears! ***** 8”h by yellow to white with wide, dark green ly proportioned scapes. 18”h by 20”w red scapes carry the pale purple flowers. 19”w ‰ margins. Attractive purple flowers are 15”h by 24”w P349 Rare Breed—Showy, large hosta with held on striking red stems. 4”h by 14”w P307 Earth Angel—Yellow 1.5” margins beautiful tricolored leaves. Green mar- ‰ P335 Sparkler ◊—Miniature clump of feather into blue green centers. gins surround the cream to crisp white slender leaves of good substance with a Breakthrough first yellow-edged sport P322 Cracker Crumbs—Gold-centered leaves center and olive-green zigzags between very narrow, creamy white center and out of H. ‘Blue Angel.’ Magnificent spec- with half-inch-wide green margins. the two. Forms a semi-upright clump wide, dark green margin. Excellent in a imen plant. 26”h by 50”w Slightly wavy. Fast-growing miniature in topped with pale lavender flowers. trough. Sport of H. ‘Fireworks’ with a dense, rounded mounds makes an out- 20”h by 36”w P308 First Frost ◊—Narrow, creamy yel- wider margin. 6”h by 8”w ‰ standing edger, or rock garden or trough low margins against blue-green leaves. $10.00—4” pot: plant. 5”h by 19”w ‰ P336 Wheee! ◊—Extremely ruffled leaves Lavender flowers, midsummer. A sport are wavy all the way from the crown to P350 Emerald Ruff Cut—Striking, sharply of H. ‘Halcyon’. ***** 16”h by 36”w P323 Dancing Stars ◊—A crisp white the leaf tips, even on young plants. contrasting gold-green variegation. Gold center and blue-green margins make P309 Great Expectations—Thick, puckered Green leaves with cream margins are of center with a rippled, thin, dark green this plant pop in the garden. Thick sub- leaves with wide, irregular, blue-green good substance. Light lavender flowers. margin. Pale lavender flowers. 12”h by stance and good vigor. Light lavender margins. Creamy yellow to white cen- 15”h by 24”w 30”w flowers. 24”h by 30”w ters with green feathering towards the ◊ P337 Wishing Well ◊—Prized for holding P351 Jabulani —Roundish corrugated center. White flowers. 24”h by 50”w P324 Empress Wu—One of the largest hostas its beautiful blue color long into the sea- gold-centered foliage with a green mar- makes a tremendous focal point. Huge, P310 Guacamole—Huge, apple-green leaves son even when planted in sun for most gin. Near-white flowers. The name thick, dark green, deeply veined leaves develop dark-green margins and of the day. Its huge leaves emerge and means “rejoice” in the Zulu language. form a massive upright clump. Pale red- brighter chartreuse centers in summer. unfold slowly, exhibiting a unique 18”h by 40”w dish violet flowers. 48”h by 60”w Color intensifies with more light; more cupped, rippled, corrugated texture. $12.00—2.5” pot: sun-tolerant. Large, fragrant, near-white See also Empress Wu, LARGER SIZE, P353 Thick substance makes them slug resist- P352 Rhino Hide—You have to feel it to to lavender flowers emerge from laven- ant. 23”h by 38”w P325 Hope ◊—Gold edged sport of H. believe it! These leaves are the thickest der buds. Multiple award-winner. An ‘Baby Bunting’, it makes an ideal com- of any hosta measured and are the ulti- outstanding, proven landscape plant and $8.00—4” pot: panion plant for H. ‘Pandora’s Box’. It mate in slug resistance. Cupped, puck- fast grower. 22”h by 36”w P338 Appletini ◊—Bright yellow in was named because in Greek Mythology, spring changing to apple green. Wavy, ered leaves have wide, blue margins and Sum and Substance hope was the last item to remain when P311 —The name says it smooth textured leaves of good sub- a narrow, light green center that bright- Pandora opened the box given to her by all. Very large chartreuse leathery leaves. stance. 6”h by 14”w ens to yellow. White flowers. Sun toler- Gold in summer. 60” flower scapes add the gods. With its diminutive size and ant. 20”h by 36”w to the show. ***** 36”h ˝ charming habit, it is the perfect choice P339 Blaze of Glory ◊—Vivid, lemony for the shaded rock garden or trough. gold leaves are slightly wavy with good $22.00—2 gal. pot: $7.00—2.5” pot: Tiny purple flowers in early summer. substance. Near-white flowers in July. P353 Empress Wu, extra large—One of the P312 Blueberry Muffin ◊—Long-lasting 3”h by 9”w ‰ 20”h by 44”w largest hostas makes a tremendous focal blue foliage deepens to blue-green late point. Huge, thick, dark green, deeply P326 Journey’s End ◊—Forms a very P340 Justine ◊—Bright gold in the center in the season. Forms a medium sized veined leaves form a massive wide clump of yellow-gold leaves with with a narrow, dark green margin. Very mound of rounded, puckered leaves upright clump. Pale reddish ruffled, green margins and multiple thick substance. Pale lavender flowers. with attractive light mauve stems. violet flowers. shades of green jutting between the cen- 12”h by 30”w Matching mauve scapes carry the laven- 48”h by 60”w ter and edge. 24”h by 36”w der flowers. 14”h by 18”w P341 Praying Hands ◊—Leaves are 7” P327 Mayflower Moon ◊—Chartreuse long and 2” wide with a narrow white P313 Fireworks—Perfect for that special spot. leaves that turn gold as the season pro- margin. Cupped lengthwise and wavy: a Stiff, narrow, upright leaves of heavy gresses. The textured, rounded leaves most unusual hosta. 2011 Hosta substance are creamy white with deep grow at a strong rate to form a medium Growers Association Hosta of the Year. green, jagged margins. Light lavender sized mound. Pale lavender flowers. 16”h by 30”w flowers. 8”h by 12”w ‰ 18”h by 24”w P342 Rainforest Sunrise—Charming hosta with thick, corrugated, gold leaves edged by dark green. Pale lavender flow- ers in early summer. 10”h by 25”w www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 17 We accept cash, checks, Amex, Garden Perennials Visa, MasterCard & Discover P286 Hen and Chicks, Chinese ◊ Hummingbird Mint continued P377 Iris, Dwarf Wild Iris setosa canadensis Key Orostachys iwarenge $6.00—4.5” pot: Purple flowers accented with rich dark veins. Native to Í Full sun Curious 6” cones rise from a mat of miniature peach- P358 Bolero, A. cana x A. barberi ß—Licorice-scented northeastern U.S. and Canada. Summer bloomtime, ∏ Part sun/part shade ͉¥ blue-gray rosettes. When the cones flower with tiny deep bronzy foliage contrasts dramatically with prefers moist soil. Syn. Iris setosa nana. 12–15”h Ó Shade pink-white blossoms in fall, the mother plant fades the rosy purple flowers. Long bloomer. 16”h $3.00—2.5” pot away leaving numerous tiny plantlets on short thin See also the annual HUMMINGBIRD MINT, page 36 P378 Iris, Japanese Iris ensata variegata Ω “apron strings.” Recently discovered in China. May Good for bees ı want some winter mulch. 3–6”h Í $3.00—2.5” pot Ice Plant, Hardy Delosperma Large, flat purple flowers with green and cream leaves. Bird food source Native to Japanese and Siberian pond edges, so it ∫ Butterfly-friendly Hibiscus Hibiscus moscheutos Low-growing succulent ground cover from South requires moisture, but will do well if watered regularly. Africa. Protect from winter wetness. Drought tolerant ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Dinner plate blooms. Breaks dormancy very late; mark 28”h Í∏ ç¥ $3.00 each—in Bulbs & Bareroots and deer resistant. Í˝ the spot so you don’t dig it up by mistake. Remarkably ç $3.00—2.5” pot: Iris, Siberian Iris sibirica Attractive foliage easy to grow and fast blooming, giving months of Ç breathtaking pleasure. Í´Â P359 Fire Spinner—Cheery little orange and magenta Blooms after the bearded iris, extending the iris sea- Culinary son. Graceful, sword-like foliage. Native to moist areas, ´ $1.50—2.5” pot: daisies cover the mat of foliage like something Edible flowers you’d find under the sea on a coral reef. Blooms so moisture throughout the season is crucial to healthy ˝ P287 Disco Belle Mix ß—Red, pink or white. 25”h Í∏ Ground cover abundantly in late spring and then throughout plants. Excellent border plant.  $4.00—2.5” pot: Medicinal the summer. 2–3”h by 24–36”w $5.00 each—in Bulbs & Bareroots ˜ P288 Pink Clouds—Intense deep-pink flowers. Robust Minnesota native $6.00—4.5” pot: P379 Pink Haze—Slightly ruffled lavender-pink with and blooms over a long period. Maple-shaped ‰ Rock garden P360 Ice Plant, D. nubigenum—Bright yellow-green crimson veining and narrow white-rimmed falls, leaves. 48–60”h foliage that turns reddish in the fall, with single and a gold and burgundy blaze. Winner of the † Cold-sensitive: $6.00—1 quart pot: yellow ray flowers beginning in May. Requires American Iris Society’s highest award. Introduced keep above 40°F P289 Luna Red ß—Dramatic 7–8” red flowers bloom sandy soils and a hot sunny location. 4”h ‰ 1969. Blooms May to June. 24–36”h late summer to fall; heat and drought tolerant P380 Strawberry Fair ◊—Flared, strongly ruffled ¥ Toxic to humans once established. 24–36”h Indigo, Wild Baptisia australis petals are raspberry with blue tones and marked ß Saturday restock P290 Pink Swirl ß—Huge, 8” blooms swirl open to A classic garden favorite with pea blossoms and gray- like a peacock feather in green-gold, burgundy, reveal brush strokes of pink, rose and cranberry green foliage. Blooms in June. Black seed pods later in white and blue at the base of each petal. Winning on bright white petals. 24–30”h the season are good for dried arrangements. Snubbed awards since first introduced 20 years ago. by deer. Tolerates poor, dry soil. Does not transplant Blooms late in the Siberian iris season. ***** See also the TROPICAL HIBISCUS, page 36 once established. 2010 Perennial Plant of the Year. 24–36”h Í∏ Ω∫¥ Hollyhock Alcea $6.00—1 quart pot: About those Old-fashioned, towering spires of big blossoms resem- $1.50—2.5” pot: P381 Butter and Sugar ß—Bright butter-yellow falls stars… ß bling ruffled petticoats evoke memories of “Grandma’s P361 Blue, B. australis —One of the U of M’s Tough between neat white standards. Reblooms. Large Throughout, you will  garden.” Most are biennial, but reseed for perennial and Terrific perennials. ***** 36–48”h field-grown clumps. 28”h notice plants that are Í´˙ ß effect. $3.00—2.5” pot: P382 Welcome Return —Velvet deep purple flower marked with five stars that reblooms. 24”h $1.50—2.5” pot: P362 Dwarf, B. australis minor—A miniature version of (★★★★★). These plants P291 Chater’s Double Mix, A. rosea ß—72”h the classic garden favorite. ***** 15–24”h  $6.00—4.5” pot: have been awarded five ß ◊ß P292 Chater’s Royal Purple, A. rosea —Large 3-5” Decadence Series P383 Claret Cup —Delicate red-wine flowers stars by Heger and deep purple fully double ruffled blooms. Blooms This new series, with each variety named for desserts, with white markings at the throat. 28”h Whitman in the 2011 ◊ß first year if planted early. 60–72”h was painstakingly hybridized by Hans Hansen of P384 Shirley Pope —Sumptuous velvety purple edition of Growing ß P293 Fig leaf, A. ficifolia —Single blooms in light Walters Gardens in Michigan to achieve spikes of flowers with purple veined white signals. Foliage Perennials in Cold Climates Ω pink to rose to fuchsia. Perennial. 96”h uniquely colored blooms, dense branching, blue-green is distinctly dark green. 36”h as one of the very best ß ◊ß P294 Indian Spring, A. rosea —Old-fashioned sin- foliage, and compact size. Huge ornamental smoky P385 Silver Edge —Startling sky-blue flowers plants available on the Ω gles. in rose, pink and white. 60”h seed pods follow the blooms. 36”h with narrow white edging. 30”h market. P295 Powderpuffs, A. rosea ß—Double pastel flowers. P386 Super Ego ◊ß—Stately with wide flowers in 48”h $10.00—4.5” pot: light and dark blue with dark blue to purple vein- ◊ß P363 Blueberry Sundae — Deep indigo variety ing. 32”h $2.00—2.5” pot: has more vibrant color than its parents. ß $6.00 each—in Bulbs & Bareroots P296 Peaches ’n’ Dreams, A. ficifolia —Enormous P364 Dutch Chocolate ◊ß—Lustrous velvet pur- ◊ flowers change color with age, two tones at once, ple blooms with brown notes are the ultimate in P387 White Swirl —Wide, flared, ivory-white from peachy-yellow to raspberry pink. The most sophistication. Black-purple buds. Even the lower petals and falls with a touch of gold at the throat. cold tolerant of the double hollyhocks. Perennial. stalks are covered with foliage. 30”h 48–72”h P365 Lemon Meringue ◊ß—Lemon yellow flow- P388 Iris, Variegated Iris pallida ß $2.50—2.5” pot: ers against charcoal stems on a striking vase- Argentea—Lavender flowers early summer. Striking P297 Russian Hollyhock shaped plant. 36”h , A. rugosa—Radiant light yel- green and white striped sword-leaves throughout the low. Single blooms May to September. Perennial. See also the native WILD INDIGOS, page 50 season. 24”h Í∏ ç¥ $10.00—1 quart pot 48–84”h Ω $3.00—3.5” pot: P366 Indigo, Yellow Thermopsis montana See more IRIS, pages 6 and 50 P298 The Watchman, A. rosea nigra ß—Blackish Yellow, lupine-like spring flowers in 4–12” clusters Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium Ω followed by velvety pods. 24–36”h Í∏ Ω¥ maroon singles. 72”h Fernlike leaves with up to 20 neatly arranged “rungs” $1.50—2.5” pot Hollyhock, French Malva sylvestris and an abundance of silky, cup-shaped flowers in any Iris, Bearded Iris germanica reasonably well-drained, humus-rich soil. Í∏Ó An unfussy, vintage plant grown by Thomas Jefferson Easy to grow with May–June blooms. Clump-formers, $1.50—2.5” pot: at Monticello. Considered biennial to short-lived best in groups. Cultivate iris shallowly. The top of the P389 Blue Master, P. foliosissimum ß—Long-blooming. perennial, but can be treated as reseeding rhizome should be exposed, so clean soil off them in Í Considered the best overall with 1” blue flowers annuals.Rabbit resistant and drought tolerant. April to let the sun hit the rhizome. Highly drought with orange stamens. 30”h $3.00—2” pot: tolerant; well-drained soil. Should be lifted and divided P390 Blue Pearl, P. caeruleum ß—Bright blue flowers. P299 Purple Satin—Grape with darker purple veins, every few years. Í¥ Prefers moist, cool conditions. 24–30”h the 2.5” flowers bloom all summer. 36–48”h $4.00—3” plug: $10.00—4.5” pot: $3.00—3.5” pot: P367 Batik—Large royal purple flowers splattered and P391 Bressingham Purple, P. yezoense—Striking deep P300 Zebrina ß—White with purple veining. 48”h streaked with white flecks. Very striking. 35”h purple-tinged foliage showcases deep blue flow- P368 Immortality—White with yellow beards. Blooms ers. Needs cool, moist, light shade. Foliage color Hosta see page 16 spring and repeats in fall. 36”h most intense in spring and fall. 15”h ç Hummingbird Mint Agastache P369 Stairway to Heaven—Near white standards and round flaring medium blue falls. Wonderful See also the native JACOB’S LADDER, page 59 As the name says, these mint relatives attract hum- wave-like ruffles. ***** 39”h mingbirds. Also goldfinches, bees, and butterflies. P392 Jupiter’s Beard Centranthus ruber ß $10.00—4.5” pot: Requires good drainage, particularly in winter. Don’t Clusters of small red flower blossoms; blooms the first P371 Hello Darkness ◊—Winner of the Dykes cut back fully until spring so that the crown can’t col- season. Tolerates poor soil. 30”h Í∏Ó Í∏∫Ω˙ Medal in 1999 for its obsidian purple-black velvet lect water. Deer resistant. $1.50—2.5” pot $1.50—2.5” pot: ruffled blooms and licorice-anise scent. 36”h P372 Rip City ◊—Mulberry red ruffled blooms P393 Alchemilla mollis P355 Heather Queen, Texas Hummingbird Mint, A. Lady’s Mantle with gold beards that make it seem to glow from cana ß—Sweet-minty foliage and brilliant pur- Thriller—Attractive edging ground cover or accent within. Well-branched with 10–13 buds per stem, plish-rose flower masses late in summer when plant. Large silver-green rounded leaves that are scal- giving it a long bloom time. 39”h few perennials are in bloom. Loves heat and is loped and serrated hold tiny drops of water like little drought tolerant. 30”h P373 Iris, Copper Iris fulva jewels. Clusters of tiny greenish-yellow star flowers in July. A staple of English gardens. 18” ***** Í∏Ó $2.00—2.5” pot: Rust-colored Louisiana iris that will be happy in stand- ç˝Â‰ $1.50—2.5” pot P356 Blue Fortune, A. rugosa x A. foeniculum ß—One ing water or kept well-watered. Winter mulch. of the earliest varieties. Long bloomer with laven- May–June blooms. 24–48”h Í $9.00—1 quart pot P394 Lady’s Tresses, Fragrant der-blue, bottlebrush flowers on upright stems, P374 Iris, Crested Iris cristata Spiranthes cernua odorata mid-summer to fall. 36–48”h Porcelain white 12" spires of small, sweetly scented Low-growing, early-blooming woodland iris. Pale blue- $3.00—2.5” pot: flowers over 3–4" foliage on this North American yellow. Sweet! 3–8”h Í∏Ó Ω¥ $3.00—2.5” pot P357 Coronado Red, A. aurantiaca—Spikes of cheery native orchid. Long-lasting cut flower. Damp, compost- orange tubular flowers from midsummer to frost. P376 Iris, Dwarf Bearded Iris pumila rich soils preferred. 12” Í∏ $4.00—2.5” pot Hollyhock Silvery leaves make a nice contrast and are What Again—Light lavender-blue standards and intensely aromatic. A tough plant for hot, moder- apricot-yellow falls, accented with icy blue beards. ately dry areas with well-drained soil. 15–24”h Reblooms. April–May bloom. 10–12”h Í∏¥ $4.00—3” plug 18 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Amex, Garden Perennials Visa, MasterCard & Discover Lamb’s Ear Stachys byzantina Lupine Lupinus polyphyllus Mum, Minnesota Chrysanthemum x morifolium Silvery fuzzy leaves, purple flowers. Great for a “touching” Pea-type flower spikes in spring. Strong-growing plants form Developed by the U of M for hardiness, flowering in early fall, garden. Children love this plant. Í∏ç˝ large clumps. Í∏ Ω¥ three weeks before other mums, through hard frost. Low main- Í∫¥ $1.50—2.5” pot: $1.50—2.5” pot: tenance and deer resistant. P395 Fuzzy Wuzzy ß—Grown for its silver gray, soft, furry P460 Gallery Blue ß—20”h $2.00—2.5” pot: leaves. Good edging plant. 15”h P461 Gallery Mix ß—Includes bi-colors. 20”h P480 Centerpiece Peach ◊ß—Eye-popping frilly spider ß $3.00—3.5” pot: P462 Gallery Pink —20”h mum with 4” peach-toned duplex quills make outstanding Russell’s Mix ß P396 Helene von Stein—Taller with huge wooly leaves. 30”h P463 —Boldly colored. Should have full sun cut flowers. 24–36”h ∫ Centerpiece Pink ß P397 Silver Carpet ß—Non-flowering, groundcover form. and plenty of moisture. 36”h P481 —Frilly 4” spider mum has deep lavender duplex quills perched on willowy stems. Blends Intensely silver. 12”h See also the WILD LUPINE, page 50 well with others as a cut flower. ***** 24–36”h Lamium Lamium maculatum Maltese Cross Lychnis P482 Copper Confetti ◊ß—Very double ragged pink to A great ground cover that adapts to dry shade. Most varieties The botanical name, Lychnis, is from Greek, meaning “lamp” and salmon blooms. Looser than pompoms for an informal have silver and white leaves with white margins. Blooms in the refers to this plant’s fiery flowers. Easy to grow. Í∏ look. 24–36”h Í∏Ó ç˝Ω P483 Daisy White ◊ß—Large 3” white daisies on a strong spring. 6”h $1.50—2.5” pot: uniform plant. Great for fall containers. Late summer to $4.00—4 plants in a pack: ß P464 Maltese Cross, L. chalcedonica —Clusters of bright scar- early fall bloom. No pinching, pruning or deadheading. P398 Beacon Silver—Pink flowers. Foliage is almost entirely sil- let blooms. 24–36”h 20–36”h by 48”w ver-white with a green edge. ß P465 Molten Lava, L. x haageana —Red-bronze foliage and siz- P484 Golden Star ◊ß—Spoon-petaled 3.5” single, rich P399 Pink Pewter—Light pink flowers. zling orange-red flowers make an excellent combination. yellow blooms. 24”h P400 Red Nancy ß—Silver-white leaves with a green edge, 18”h P485 Grandchild ◊ß—Sweet orchid-lavender 3” cushion rose-pink flowers. ***** ◊ blooms with rich purple centers. Fragrant. 24–36”h P401 White Nancy—White flowers. P466 Masterwort Astrantia major P486 Grape Glow ◊ß—Glowing 3.5” bright rosy purple blos- Star of Fire—Smoldering burgundy straw-textured flowerheads $5.00—3.5” pot: soms. Undersides of the petals have a silvery sheen. 15”h set in a collar of smoky bracts that look good even after they’re P402 Aureum—Enchanting rose-purple flowers, but the real P487 Poise ◊ß—Said to be the finest early white and superb spent. Excellent cut flower. Clump-forming. 26”h Í∏Ó ¥ show-stopper is the glow of its chartreuse and silver varie- for cutting. 24”h $10.00—4.5” pot gated leaves. Stunning in any shady spot. P488 Purple Waters ◊ß—Striking cushion-like blossoms Meadow Rue Thalictrum display hues of amethyst to rich rosy purple with the deep- Ligularia Ligularia Fluffy clouds of many small flowers float above the foliage in est purple at its center. 24”h Dramatic foliage with golden-yellow daisy-like flowers on sturdy summer. Perfect for woodland settings. Í∏ P489 New Zealand Brass Buttons spikes July–August. Needs consistent moisture. Great with $1.50—2.5” pot: astilbes and ferns. Deer resistant. ∏Ó∫ Leptinella squalida P467 Columbine Meadow Rue, T. aquilegifolium ß—Lavender $1.50—2.5” pot: powderpuffs in early summer with columbine-like leaves. Platt’s Black—A cute plant from New Zealand with bronze- P403 Narrow Spiked Ligularia, L. stenocephala ß—36”h 36–48”h black leaves like tiny ferns or feathers and dark button flowers. P404 Shavalski’s Ligularia, L. przewalskii ß—Spikes of yellow P468 Shining, T. lucidum—Creamy yellow flower puffs with Darkest foliage in full sun. Use around stepping stones and as a flowers with black stems. Large, jagged leaves. Part shade. glossy dark green, fernlike leaves quite different from other groundcover. Prefers a rich acidic soil, regular moisture, and Í∏ ˝‰ Not as sensitive to drying out as other ligularia. 48”h meadow rue foliage. Rose-like fragrance. 36–60”h occasional fertilizer. 1–2”h by 12”w $3.00—2.5” pot $6.00—1 quart pot: $3.00—2.5” pot: Onion, Ornamental Allium P405 Desdemona, L. dentata—Huge, rounded, toothed, leathery, P469 Japanese, T. rochebrunianum—Handsome lacy foliage with Grown for their beautiful, late-blooming flowers and interesting purple leaves with red undersides. 36”h small red-lilac panicles that are cute up close and like a foliage. Deer resistant and edible, too! Í∏ı´‰ P406 The Rocket, L. stenocephala ß—Gold flower stalks early lavender mist from a distance. Purplish-green airy stems. $3.00—2.5” pot: and all summer with bold, jagged leaves. 72”h Part shade. 36”h P490 Cowlick Onion, A. senescens glaucum—A choice plant, espe- P470 Spanish, T. flavum glaucum—Attractive blue foliage and $8.00—1 quart pot: cially for edging. Rosy flowers mid-late summer. 6–12”h P407 Little Lantern, L. stenocephala—Dwarf hybrid with conical fluffy heads of nice clear yellow flowers in mid-summer. A $10.00—4.5” pot: clusters of yellow daisy-like flowers over kidney-shaped tall species seldom encountered in gardens. 60”h Millennium foliage. More drought tolerant than ‘The Rocket.’ 24”h $6.00—4.5” pot: P491 —These rosy-purple orbs are among the showiest. Does not self-seed. 15–18”h P471 White, T. p e t a l o i d e u m —“Chic and elegant,” says a Chinese $10.00—4.5” pot: P492 Sugar Melt—Pink, dome-shaped flowers are irresistible to ◊ website. In the spring there, these delicate little starry P408 Japanese, L. japonica —Tropical-looking, glossy foliage bees and butterflies. Blooms from midsummer through fall. white flowers cover the grasslands. Intriguingly, its “petals” is extra-finely cut. 48” flower spikes in early summer. Deer Great rock garden specimen. 6”h resistant. 36”h are not petals at all, but extra-long stamens on white fila- ments. Finely divided blue-green foliage. 12–18”h ‰ See more flowering ONIONS, pages 6 and 51 $10.00—5.25” pot: P409 Osiris Cafe Noir ß—New growth foliage is dark purple- See also the native MEADOW RUE, page 50 P497 Oregano, Golden Origanum vulgare black, turning bronze and then olive green with purple P472 Mistflower Eupatorium coelestinum ß Aureum—Yellow-green foliage. A striking ground cover with veins. Yellow-orange flowers on purple stems in August- mild flavor. May need winter protection. 6–12”h Í∏Ω´‰˝ Blue fluffy flower heads in fall brighten the late season garden. September. 12–24”h by 24”w $3.00—2.5” pot Slow to appear in the garden each spring, but may spread. Long- $12.00—4.5” pot: lasting cut flowers. Midwest native. 12–36”h Í∏ Ω¥ P498 Oregano, Hop-Flowered Origanum P410 Britt-Marie Crawford, L. dentata—The darkest, with $3.00—3.5” pot Kent Beauty—Whorls of pink-petaled flowers inside glowing rounded glossy chocolate-maroon leaves and purple under- papery purple and chartreuse bracts through the summer and sides. Outstanding background or accent plant. 36–40”h P473 Moneywort Lysimachia nummularia fall. Gray-green silver-veined nearly heart-shaped leaves. Nice in $15.00—1 gal. pot: Goldilocks—Brighter yellow-green than the usual golden mon- dried flower arrangements. Looks best cascading over a raised P411 Dragon’s Breath ◊—Foliage looks like green flames. eywort, and spreads more strongly, even on drier soils. Very bed, rock garden, or container. Aromatic, but usually not used in Spikes of golden yellow, slightly scented flowers on purple- striking! Native in European woodlands and wetlands. 4”h cooking. Needs good drainage; drought resistant. 8–12”h by Í∏ ˝ Í∫ΩÇ˝‰ black stems. Exotic-looking, but undemanding. 24–32”h $10.00—6 plants in a pack 24”w $3.00—2.5” pot Monkshood Aconitum P499 Oregano, Ornamental Origanum Lilies see page 19 Hooded flowers inspire its common name. Its other common Rosenkuppel—Lavender to rose-pink flowers with a long bloom name, wolf’s bane, came from the supposed ancient use as a P412 Lily of the Valley Convallaria majalis time. Fragrant burgundy-flushed green foliage, though not fla- wolf poison. Graceful plants that can be used in place of del- Fragrant white flowers in late May. Forms a tight mat that vored strongly enough to use in cooking. Needs well-drained phiniums when the soil is heavier. Í∏¥ spreads aggressively. 8–12”h Í∏Ó ˝¥ soil. 12–18”h by 24”w ÍΩ´‰ $2.00—2.5” pot $7.00 for 10—in Bulbs & Bareroots $6.00—1 quart pot: P474 Azure, A. x arendsii ◊—Large helmets of intense blue. P500 Pachysandra Pachysandra terminalis ß Lungwort Pulmonaria The best late-flowering monkshood. 36–48”h Green Carpet—Great for shade. A low ground cover that will One of those really nice plants with a terrible name (the spotted P475 Fischer’s Monkshood, A. fischeri ß—Clear blue flower not detract from your larger plantings. Honey-scented flowers in leaves were once thought to cure lung diseases). A durable spikes in late summer to early fall. From Kamchatka. 25”h spring. 6–12”h Í∏Ó ˝ $5.00—4 plants in a pack groundcover with ornamental foliage. Prefers a cool, moist situa- $9.00—1 quart pot: tion. Deer resistant. Í∏Óç˝ Pasque Flower Pulsatilla vulgaris P476 Bressingham Spire, A. x cammarum—Incredible dark violet Fragrant, pointed petals and yellow centers with furry stems and $4.00—3.5” pot: blue flowers June–August on compact bushy plants. 24”h foliage in April and May, followed by attractive seedheads. These P455 Bertram Anderson—Deep green leaves heavily spotted ◊ are European varieties, not the native wild flower. Easy. Í∏Â¥ with silver and violet blue flowers make this a most color- P477 Moon Carrot Seseli gumniforum ful perennial. ***** 8–12”h by 24”w A silver rosette of 12–18” fern-like, aromatic foliage in the first $1.50—2.5” pot: P456 Roy Davidson—Attractive mounding habit and long, nar- year. In the second year, 5” umbels of starry, white flowers P501 Alba ß—White blossoms. 10–12”h row blue-green leaves speckled with silver. 12”h blushed with pink bloom in mid-summer. From the mountains P502 Blue Bells ß—Blue. 10–12”h P457 Suffolk Lungwort, P. officinalis ssp. obscura ◊—Perhaps of the Eastern Mediterranean. Great lacey cut flower. Tolerates P503 Purple ß—Purple. 15”h you like your foliage spotless. This green-leafed native of some light shade. Drought tolerant. Easy. 24–36”h Í¥ P504 Red Bells ß—Bright red. 4–12”h European woodlands has light red flowers that mature to $6.00—4.5” pot See also the native PASQUE FLOWER, page 51 purple and then blue. Best with light shade and morning P478 Moss, Irish Minuartia verna Ω sun.12”h Creeping, bright green, mossy foliage. Cute mat of linear leaves Peony Paeonia lactiflora $6.00—1 quart pot: and tiny white flowers, useful for walkways and difficult bare Classic garden favorite with large blooms on a shrub-like, bushy P458 Mrs. Moon, P. saccharata ß—Silver-spotted dark green spots because it tolerates foot traffic. 6–8”h by 12”w ∏Ó ˝‰ perennial. Easy to grow; flowers late May–June. Í¥ foliage. Early pink buds open to blue flowers. 12”h $3.00—2.5” pot $12.00—1 gal. pot: ◊ $10.00—1 quart pot: P479 Mullein, Black-Rooted P505 Duchesse de Nemours ß—150-year-old creamy-white P459 Raspberry Splash ß—Profusely blooming, raspberry-coral Verbascum nigrum classic with large fragrant double blooms on sturdy stems. flowers in spring. Very pointed foliage. ***** 12”h Open-faced bright yellow flowers with prominent orange and The center of the flower is a light yellow deepening to pale purple centers cluster tightly on slender but strong long-lasting green at the base of the petals. Blooms early mid-season. spikes. Handsome wooly gray foliage. Lots of pollen for bees. 34–48”h Birds enjoy the seeds. Drought tolerant and deer resistant. P506 Karl Rosenfield ß—Double red. 20–36”h 24–36”h ÍÂ¥ $2.00—2.5” pot P507 Sarah Bernhardt ß—Double pink. 20–36”h www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 19

NOTE: Lilies sold as bulbs can be found in Bulbs & Bareroots along the west (left) side of the Perennial section Lilies Lilium ∫ 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.

Note: While lilies are nontoxic for humans, they are extremely poisonous to cats.

Unbeatable midsummer color; these bulbs increase year after year. They benefit from being divided Asiatic Lilies 긺 when their stems are crowded (more lilies to share!). Bloom at the end of June into July.

$4.00 for 3 in Bulbs & Bareroots: P417 Tiny Padhye—White petal tips and shaped inner petals. The flowers are rosy $7.00 each in Bulbs & Bareroots: deep red throat. Blooms late spring to red, with a conspicuous creamy white P413 Blackout—Extremely dark red, almost P425 Ariadne—Recurved pendant dusty rose early summer. 18–24”h spot near the petal base, and are fragrant black. Four to five flowers per stem. The blooms with creamy peach centers, and pollen-free. Good in patio pots and dark green foliage makes a great contrast P418 Toronto—Hot rose pink with a soft marbled spotting pattern, and light as cut flowers. 26”h to its flower color. 12/14 cm bulbs. 36”h cream and yellow blush in the center. fragrance. Long, graceful stems carry an Tiny Bell Five to seven flowers per stem. 12/14 P422 —Shorter lily, great for pots or abundance of flowers that last for weeks. P414 Fata Morgana—Double flowers of cm bulbs. 46”h front of the border. Pink brushed with Bred in Scotland. ***** 48–72”h bright yellow. Petals are lightly spotted. yellow toward the center. 12/14 cm Five to seven flowers per stem. 12/14 $5.00 for 3 in Bulbs & Bareroots: bulbs. 14–16”h P426A Eurydice—Recurved raspberry-rose cm bulbs. 39”h P423 Tiny Snowflake—Short lily with white flowers with tiny spots. Light fragrance. P419 Elodie—Gorgeous double pink with 48–60”h ˙ P415 Matrix—Fiery red with an orange brush- blooms. 12/14 cm bulbs. 16”h burgundy spots. Five to six flowers per ◊ mark. Three to five flowers per stem. stem. 12/14 cm bulbs. 48”h P426B Karen North —Coral rose buds 11/12 cm bulbs. 16”h $6.00 for 3 in Bulbs & Bareroots: open one by one for weeks to reveal P420 Lollipop—White flowers dipped in rasp- P424 Landini—Deep black burgundy makes a down-facing, warm coral-orange flowers P416 Tiny Ghost—Shorter lily, great for pots berry. Very fragrant and vigorous. Three spectacular focal point anywhere you with plum-colored speckles. Light on the patio, or front of the border. Deep to five blooms per stem. 14/16 cm place it. 12/14 cm bulbs. 36”h fragrance. 48–60”h ˙ red sensational blooms will remind you bulbs. ***** 24–30”h of ripe raspberries. 12/14 cm bulbs. 18”h P421 Sensation, Double—Double blooms with six outer petals and six uniquely Oriental Lilies Í∫ Í∏∫ Oriental lilies are incredibly fragrant hybrids of species from Japan. LA Lilies They bloom from the end of July into August and prefer acid soil. These exciting hybrids combine the best features of the Easter (longiflorum) and Asiatic lily. July blooms. Fragrant, fast multipliers, and easy to grow. $3.00 for 3 in Bulbs & Bareroots: P442 Tom Pouce—Each petal is outlined with hot pink and has a golden yellow P436 Star Gazer—Deep red to white edge. midrib. Colors are darker at the points $4.00 for 3 in Bulbs & Bareroots: Upward facing flowers, sweet fra- and lighter toward the center. Three to grance. 14/16 cm bulbs. ***** 24–36”h P427 Dimension—Dark black- P428 Royal Sunset—Deep P429 Salmon Classic— four flowers per stem. Mid-season burgundy blossoms in apricot blooms are Fragrant upfacing peachy- $5.00 for 3 in Bulbs & Bareroots: bloomer. 14/16 cm bulbs. 32”h early to mid summer. accented with a glowing yellow blooms with P437 Acapulco—Dark pink, very fragrant Double oriental lilies 36”h red center. 36”h freckles. 36”h with very long bloom time, produces No pollen means these blooms really last four to six flowers per stem. 14/16 cm and are good for corsages and bouquets. bulbs. 44”h Water well while they’re growing and form- P438 Casa Blanca —Huge white blossoms ing buds. Well drained soil. Í∫ with sweet scent. Three to six flowers Orienpet Lilies per stem. Extra-large bulbs (16/18 cm). $6.00 each in Bulbs & Bareroots: ***** 48”h P443 Lodewijk—Large, white pompom Cross between the oriental and trumpet lilies. Exceptional vigor, P439 Dizzy—Large fragrant flowers. White blossoms striped with lime green. 36”h blooming July into August. Fragrant. petals with maroon spots and a maroon P444 Magic Star—Deep rosy red petals with stripe down the center of each petal. wine-red sprinkles and white edges Very showy. Four to six flowers per form 6–8” double, outward-facing $6.00 for 3 in Bulbs & Bareroots: $10.00 each in Bulbs & Bareroots: stem. 14/16 cm bulb. 48”h cheerleader pompoms in June and July. P440 Muscadet—Large white flowers with a P430 Conca d’Or—A magnificent cheerful yel- P434 Silk Road—Huge intensely crimson flow- Fragrant. 32–40”h pink blush in the center and deep pink low that will reach right up to your face as ers, widely edged in white are carried on P445 Roselily Fabiola ◊—Double spots. Three to five flowers per stem. you admire it in the garden. Plant in a an enormous inflorescence with many blooms (more like a triple lily with 20 14/16 cm bulb. 36”h well-drained sunny site. 16/18 cm bulbs. well-spaced secondary buds for extended petals instead of the usual six) have P441 Salmon Star—Sensational 6” salmon ***** 48–60”h blooming time. All this, and it’s the most tightly packed pink petals with white flowers brushed pink along the midrib, fragrant lily we’ve ever experienced! ***** edges. Sturdy stems and a three-week P431 Robina—Spectactular rose-red with a with a sparkling yellow star in the cen- 48–72”h vase life. Its perfume is more sweet white throat. Very fragrant. Excellent cut ter. The foliage is deep green and lush. than powerful. 36–40”h flowers. 16/18 cm bulb. 52”h $13.00 each in Bulbs & Bareroots: Blooms a little later in the season, and P446 Sweet Rosy—Double pink blossoms should be winter mulched. 14/16 cm with white highlights and dark pink $7.00 for 3 in Bulbs & Bareroots: P435 Cream Luminaries—Graceful 6-12” bulb. 24–36”h speckles in center. 30”h cream-white trumpets with wide petals, a P432 Black Beauty—Vigorous, heavily bloom- gold throat and just a sprinkle of spots. ing tall beauty with deep crimson The fragrance combines Trumpet and Í∏∫ recurved blooms. Within several years Other Lilies Oriental perfumes. Sturdy stems and vig- you’ll have a stand of statuesque blooms orous plant. 48–60”h that will be the envy of the neighborhood. $5.00 for 3 in Bulbs & Bareroots: $8.00—1 quart pot: 16/18 cm bulbs. ***** 60”h P447 Citronelle—Tiger lily hybrid with many P450 Turk’s Cap Lily, L. superbum— bright yellow recurved blooms and Downward-facing orange lily blooms attractive black-maroon sprinkles. Four with reflexed and spotted petals, up to to six per stem. Fragrant; summer to late 40 on a stem. Native to eastern North Í∫ summer bloom. 24–36”h America. Will tolerate more shade than Trumpet Lilies most lilies. May be short-lived, so plant $5.00—3” plug: the seeds. Late summer bloom. July blooms, after the Asiatic and before the Oriental lilies. P448 White Crane, L. formosanum—Trumpet- 60–120”h shaped fragrant creamy white blossoms Best in sunny, well-drained location; mulch for winter protection. with a pink flush. Blooms in late spring $8.00 for 3 in Bulbs & Bareroots: to early summer. Clump former from P451 Uchida, L. speciosum rubrum—If you’re $5.00 for 3 in $7.00 for 3 in Bulbs & Bareroots: Taiwan. 3 bulbs per plug. 8–10”h just getting started in your love affair Bulbs and Bareroots: with lilies, Uchida is a great choice. P452 Golden Splendor— P453 Pink Perfection— P54 Regal Lily, L. regale—White $5.00—3.5” pot: Brilliant, dark pink, recurved petals with Huge golden yellow Pink trumpet with a with a pink reverse and P449 Tiger Lily, Double, L. lancifolium flore white trim and light speckles. Easy to trumpets. 20/22 cm lighter center. Very tall yellow throat. The first pleno—Experts disagree on whether this grow and late blooming. Light fragrance. bulbs. 60”h and fragrant. Immense fragrant trumpet lily to 1870 heirloom variety is a sport of a true From Japan. 16/18 cm bulbs. 48”h flowers may require appear each year. species or a hybrid. It has the same deep staking when in June–July bloom time. orange petals with chocolate spots as bloom. Prefers well- 20/22 cm bulbs. ***** regular tiger lilies, but with more than drained soil. Early July 36–48”h ∫ thirty petals. A bloom at first oddly bloom. 20/22 cm bulb. resembles a squid, but then the petals 60”h ∫ fold backwards. Flowers throughout August. 32–60”h ∫ See also the martagon lilies, page 6, and the native prairie lily, page 50 20 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Amex, Garden Perennials Visa, MasterCard & Discover Key Peony continued Pinks, Bath’s Dianthus gratianopolitanus Primrose continued Í Full sun $16.00—1 gal. pot: Very fragrant perennial best used in front of border or $2.50—2.5” pot: ∏ Part sun/part shade P508 Flame—Hot pink single flowers with orange mixed into a rock garden. Blooms are long-lasting and P549 Drumstick, P. denticulata—Dense clusters of flow- Ó Shade tones. Strong stems. 24”h ∫Ω plants rebloom well. Tight mounds of evergreen, blue- ers in red-purple to white above a whorl of tex- green foliage will withstand light foot traffic; easy to $18.00—1 gal. pot: tured leaves. 12–14”h grow. Í˝ ‰ Ω Good for bees P509 Cora Stubbs—Raspberry-pink flowers with rich $6.00—4.5” pot: $2.00—2.5” pot: Miller’s Crimson ı Bird food source pink guard petals surrounding a large vanilla ice P550 , P. japonica—Red blooms over cream scoop center. Fragrant Japanese-form flow- P528 Fire Witch ß—Evergreen, blue-green linear felted foliage. Prefers moist shade. 18–24”h ∫ Butterfly-friendly ers midseason. Vigorous habit. 30–36”h Ω foliage. Showy, profuse, magenta blooms, spring P551 Victorian Lace, P. x polyantha ◊ß—Stunning ˙ Hummingbird-friendly through fall. Heat resistant and cold tolerant. $19.00—2 gal. pot: golden-eyed flowers with rich mahogany-red Prefers well-drained soil. 2006 Perennial Plant of P510 Coral Supreme—Unusual, sought-after salmon- petals and gold lace edges with a heritage dating ç Attractive foliage the Year. ***** 6”h back to the 1780s. Masses of fragrant flowers on Ç coral semi-double flowers. Vigorous and a heavy Culinary bloomer. Early season. 36”h by 24–30”w $4.00—4 plants in a pack: multiple stems make it a good choice for cutting. ´ Edible flowers P511 Pink Hawaiian Coral, P. x peregrina—Coral semi- P529 Tiny Rubies ß—Blue-gray foliage and light pink 6–12”h ˝ Ground cover double fragrant flower with rounded petals form- flowers. 6–12”h $9.00—1 gal. pot:  Medicinal ing a rose shape. Delicate yellow stamens and P530 Pinks, Clusterhead ß P552 Noverna Deep Blue, P. capitata—Intense deep creamy carpels. Early season. APS Gold Medal blue-violet flower heads in June or July. Powdery ˜ Minnesota native Dianthus carthusianorum Selection. 30–36”h white stems and gray-green foliage. 10–12”h ‰ Rock garden From the alpine meadows of central and southeast See also the more PEONIES, in rare plants, page ## Europe, these tall growing pinks have small, deep P553 Prophet Flower Arnebia pulchra ß † Cold-sensitive: Periwinkle Vinca minor magenta blooms in clumps of up to 50 flowers. Cute yellow trumpets with five black spots bloom in keep above 40°F Upright, blooms June through frost. Good for cutting. late spring. Rare alpine species from the Caucasus and Evergreen, trailing ground cover for shady areas, Best in well-drained soil. 24–36”h Í∏ ‰ Northern Persia. Beautiful in the botanic gardens of ¥ Toxic to humans including slopes and woods. Tubular five-petaled flow- $1.50—2.5” pot Iceland, and happy here. Needs good drainage. 10”h ß Saturday restock ers in spring, then at times through fall. Does well Í∏ ‰ $1.50—2.5” pot under shrubs or interplanted with spring bulbs; good Pinks, Hardy Garden Dianthus for containers, too. Takes dry shade when established. Does best with good drainage. Í∏ P554 Ratstripper Paxistima canbyi Mowing it low after blooming every couple of years $2.00—2.5” pot: Neat and compact evergreen with mahogany-green fall helps keep it dense. ∏Ó˝¥ P531 Desmond, D. x allwoodii ß—Fully double, 2” color and clusters of tiny greenish-white spikes of $3.00—2.5” pot: flowers in early spring. Great in either the woodland or About those bright cherry red flowers are borne on sturdy P512 Wojo’s Gem—Medium-sized green and cream stems over blue-green foliage. 14”h ‰ larger rock garden or for underplanting shrubs. Very stars… variegated foliage with precious blue blooms. hardy, does well in rich organic, well-drained soils. $6.00—4.5” pot: Throughout, you will 4–8”h by 24”w ç This undiscovered gem is one of the few broad-leaved P532 Early Bird Fizzy ◊ß—Fragrant fringed laven- notice plants that are $10.00—6 plants in a pack: evergreens that can be used on alkaline soils. 6–12”h der-pink blooms with maroon just showing in the Í∏ ‰ marked with five stars ß $2.00—2.5” pot P513 Bowles Cunningham —Larger blue blooms. center. Compact mound of 6” grassy blue-green (★★★★★). These plants 4–8”h by 10–14”w foliage. Great for spring containers. Repeat P555 Red Hot Poker Kniphofia hirsuta have been awarded five Illumination ß P514 —Golden centers with a green bloomer. 12”h Flamenco—Fiery rocket-shaped blooms with interest- stars by Heger and edge. Very bright with a mottled look. 4”h by Whitman in the 2011 edi- ç P533 Pinks, Maiden Dianthus deltoides ing shapes. An exciting mixture of yellows, oranges 24”w and hot fiery reds from June to September. Requires tion of Growing Perennials Purple ß P515 , V. minor atropurpurea —Deep plum flow- Brilliant—Bright crimson blooms in late spring and good drainage. 24–36”h Í∏ $1.50—2.5” pot in Cold Climates as one of ers in spring dot a thick mat of glossy dark green summer. Mat forming, it makes a popular edging plant. the very best plants avail- leaves. 1–4”h by 24–36”w 6–9”h Í∏ ´ $1.50—2.5” pot P556 Rock Cress Arabis caucasica able on the market. Var ieg at a Phlox, Creeping Phlox stolonifera P534 Poppy, Blue Meconopsis betonicifolia —Simple white four-petaled flowers in a compact mat in spring. Green leaves edged with cream. Spreading plants absolutely covered with flowers in Is there a more beautiful bloom in the entire flower Í∏˝‰ Sweet fragrance. Best in a sunny, east-facing site with April. Prefers moist soil. world than the famous blue poppy? Large satiny flow- good drainage. 6–12”h Í∫‰ $2.00—2.5” pot $2.00—2.5” pot: ers in an amazing shade of true blue. This plant likes P516 Home Fires ß—Deep pink. ***** 4–8”h mulch, the north side of the house, and a sprinkling on P557 Rock Rose Helianthemum nummularium P517 Sherwood Purple ß—Masses of purple. ***** hot days. May be difficult to grow unless you live near Ben More—Spreading plants from the Mediterranean, 8”h the North Shore. These are first-year seedlings. good in hot, dry areas. May–June brings a cascade of 24–36”h ∏Ó $1.50—2.5” pot luminous deep orange, single, rose-like flowers with Phlox, Moss Phlox subulata Poppy, Iceland Papaver nudicaule tufted yellow stamens on a mat of small leaves. The foundation of the early spring rock garden. Low, Drought-tolerant. 4”h by 15”w ͉˝ spreading plants absolutely covered with flowers in Blooms the first year in late spring and early summer. $3.00—2.5” pot April. Neat mounds of juniper-like foliage for the rest A long-blooming poppy, with fragrant delicate flowers. Í¥ ß of the season. Can be sheared in summer to refresh the 12–24”h P558 Rockfoil Saxifraga arendsii foliage. Deer tend to avoid it. Prefers well-drained, $1.50—2.5” pot: Purple Robe—A welcome addition to your shady sandy soil with regular water. Í˝ ‰ P535 Wonderland Orange ß alpine or rock garden. Tufting soft, mossy plants with tiny reddish-purple flowers on 8” stems in May. $10.00—6 plants in a pack: P536 Wonderland Pink ß Excellent on walls. 4”h Í∏ ˝ ‰ $3.00—3.5” pot P518 Appleblossom ß—Beautiful soft pink blossoms P537 Wonderland Red ß with a dark pink center. 4–6”h P538 Wonderland Mix —All of the colors above. P559 Rodger’s Flower Rodgersia ◊ ß P519 Millstream Daphne —Deep pink flowers with Poppy, Oriental Papaver orientale Bronze Peacock—Striking metallic foliage, in shades darker throats. 6”h Spectacular early summer blooms. Large blossoms. of glossy green to brown to burgundy, stands out in a P520 Oakington Blue Eyes ß—Pale lavender. 4–8”h Long-lived plants that do not like to be moved and moist woodland glade. Needs loamy soil and good P521 Scarlet Flame ß—Dark magenta with a darker require good drainage. Í∏¥ drainage. Fuzzy pink flower spikes, striking seedheads. magenta center. 4”h 22”h by 28”w ∏ $12.00—4.5” pot P522 White Delight ß—4–8”h $1.50—2.5” pot: P539 Allegro ß—Dazzling scarlet, black-eyed flowers. P560 Rose Mallow Hibiscus lasiocarpos ß See also the native PHLOX, page 51 Shorter. 16”h Grows along rivers and in bogs from California to Pigsqueak Bergenia cordifolia P540 Beauty of Livermere ß—Dark oxblood red Indiana, bearing magnificent huge cream, pink or red A quintessential shade plant. Native to Siberia, which flowers. 36–48”h flowers, 4-6”across with a deep maroon eye. Fuzzy Grape ß tends to be good news for Minnesota gardeners. P541 —Plum-colored with an almost white foliage. Blooms July and August; loves loamy soil and Í∏Ó Formerly called Heartleaf. Í∏Ó center, silvery foliage. 27”h moist conditions. 48–60”h $3.00—3.5” pot P542 Pizzicato ß—Shorter with mixed colors. 20”h $1.50—2.5” pot: P543 Royal Wedding ß—White with a black center. Sage, Flowering Salvia ß P523 Pigsqueak, B. cordifolia —Huge, shiny heart- 30”h Upright plants with spikes of blooms. Easy to grow shaped leaves with pink flower stalks in early P544 Victoria Louise ß—Huge salmon blooms. 36”h and compact. Í∫˙ spring. 12”h ç $6.00—4.5” pot: $4.00—3.5” pot: $2.00—2.5” pot: P545 Königin Alexandra—Striking salmon pink P561 Blue Hill, S. x sylvestris ß—Vivid clear blue ß P524 Red Beauty —Red flowers. Leaves turn red in blooms with black centers. 24–30”h spikes start blooming in June. Can be cut back for the fall. 18”h a fall bloom. Drought tolerant. Rabbit and deer P546 Prairie Snowball Abronia fragrans $10.00—4.5” pot: resistant. 20–24”h P525 Pink Dragonfly—Plum foliage in fall. Gorgeous Almost spherical fragrant blossoms are usually white, P562 May Night, S. nemorosa ß—Dark violet blue coral-pink blooms. 12–16”h sometimes with green, lavender or pink tones. spikes. Reblooms. ***** 18”h Summer flowers open in the evening and close in the P563 Snow Hill, S. x sylvestris—Pure white frilly flower P526 Pincushion Flower morning. Trailing habit. Sandy, well-drained soil. spikes and olive green aromatic foliage. 14–16”h Scabiosa atropurpurea Heart’s Delight is another common name. 8–36”h Í ∫‰ P564 Sage, Japanese Yellow ◊ Chat Noir—Large, very dark red (almost black) white- $1.50—2.5” pot Salvia koyamae tipped fully double flowers with a pleasant fragrance. Primrose Primula Great cut flowers—the more you cut, the more it Exquisite creamy yellow flowers on tall spikes above a Sweet early spring blooms. They prefer cool tempera- blooms. Flowers resemble delicate pincushions. Early soft gray-green cushion of heart-shaped leaves. Quite a tures and rich, consistently moist humus soil. They to late summer bloomer. Requires good drainage. 24”h partnership. Prefers moist semi-shade. 18”h ∏∫˙ appreciate full sun in the spring, but must have semi- Í∏ ∫ $3.00—2.5” pot $6.00—4.5” pot shade as the temperatures warm. ∏¥ Flowering Sage P527 Pinks, Alpine Dianthus alpinus $1.50—2.5” pot: Cushions of lance-shaped leaves with fragrant deep P547 Japanese, P. japonica—Fuzzy foliage in pleasing pink to crimson or salmon 1.5” flowers. 3–4”h clumps, blooms in pink to white. 6–12”h ͉ $2.00—2.5” pot P548 Pacific Giant Mix, P. x polyantha ß—6”h www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 21 Garden Perennials Sage, Russian Perovskia atriplicifolia Sea Holly, Blue Eryngium P578 Snow in Summer Cerastium tomentosum Open and wiry, with gray-green stems and clouds of tiny, violet An excellent feature plant and dramatic cut flower. Hot sun and Tufts of narrow, silver-gray leaves form a 6”-tall foliage mat. In flowers, summer through fall. Prune in March or April, cutting well-drained soil. ÍΩ late spring, stems carry clusters of white blooms that form a Í∏Ω back to 6-12”. $1.50—2.5” pot: snow-like carpet. Great for interplanting with bulbs, as edging, Í˝‰ $1.50—2.5” pot: P572 Alpine, E. alpinum ß—Heart-shaped, deeply toothed glossy or in dry stone wall pockets. 6–12”h $1.50—2.5” pot P565 Russian Sage—The showy classic that was 1995 Perennial foliage with long conical purple-blue flowers surrounded by P579 Snowdrop Galanthus nivalis Plant of the Year. 36–48”h blue-gray bracts and soft spines. 24”h Earliest of spring blooms. Small white flowers hang down from $3.00—3.5” pot: $3.00—2” pot: the stalks like drops. Good for dry partial shade, as under a P566 Filigran—Soft, lacy presence in the garden. 36”h P573 Blue Glitter—Shimmering blue pincushions bring much- deciduous tree (they grow before the trees leaf out). This spring- $5.00—3.5” pot: needed color to that dry, sunny spot in your garden. Long- blooming bulb will die back shortly after planting, but don’t fret, P567 Little Spire ß—Compact version with long bloomtime. lasting cut or dried flowers are loved by flower arrangers. it will come back next spring while the snow is still on the Good for small gardens. 24”h 24–36”h ground. Plants will be going dormant at sale time or soon after. Í∏ ‰¥ $6.00—4.5” pot: 8–12”h $5.00—3.5” pot Sandwort Arenaria P574 Big Blue ß—4” iridescent blue flowers on branching blue P580 Solomon’s Seal, Dwarf Polygonatum humile Lush, mossy clumps spread outward as this diminutive ground- stems with silver leaves. Blue increases through the sum- Lovely woodland creeper from Japan with glossy pleated leaves cover eagerly creeps over the ground, filling the space between mer. 24–30”h stepping stones. The stems root as they creep. When not in on arching stems. Greenish-white flowers dangle from the leaf bloom, it looks like a miniature mounding conifer. Moist but P575 Sea Holly, Dwarf Eryngium planum axils late spring into early summer, becoming globular black ∏Ó Â‰Ω well-drained soil a must. Í∏˝ ‰ Blue Hobbit—The first dwarf sea holly. Very drought tolerant fruit in late summer. Easy to grow. 6–8”h $5.00—3.5” pot $2.00—2.5” pot: and grows well in poor soils. Deeply toothed blue-green leaves. P568 Sandwort—Small narrow leaves and white five-petaled Silver-blue stems, darker blue flowers, and spiny blue bracts Solomon’s Seal, Variegated Polygonatum bring nice texture to the garden. Hot sun and well-drained soil. flowers. 6”h Tiny white bell flowers hang below arching stems in spring. Great for edging. 8–12”h ÍΩ‰ $3.00—3” plug $10.00—6 plants in a pack: Adds wonderful airy contrast to areas with large-leaved plants ∏ÓçÂΩ P569 Lemon Ice, A. montana ◊—Shiny, slightly ruffled pale- P576 Sea Thrift Armeria maritima like hostas. yellow 1” flowers April to July can take light foot traffic on Bloodstone—Neat evergreen clumps of grassy foliage with $5.00—3.5” pot: a dense cushion of grassy, gray-green leaves. 4”h by 10”w globe-shaped deep pink flowers. Easy. Excellent for the front of P581 Variegatum, P. falcatum—Gracefully arching maroon stems the border. If the soil is too rich the plants won’t bloom as well. P570 Saxifrage, Maple-Leaved Mukdenia rossii are lined with leaves that have been air-brushed with Good winter drainage is essential. Beautiful lilac pink flowers in streaks of white. Will quickly spread to make a large Crimson Fans—Beautiful maple-like leaves that emerge green early to mid summer. Drought tolerant. 8–10”h Í∏ ˝ ‰ colony. 15–20”h splashed with bright red and remain red all summer, turning $2.00—2.5” pot $8.00—1 quart pot: gold in the fall. White, bell-shaped flowers. Can be used as a P577A Shamrock, Purple Trifolium repens ground cover or a specimen plant. From China. 12–14”h P582 Variegatum, P. multiflorum—Broader white to almost Dark Dancer—Nearly black leaves with green edging. A gor- ∏Ó ç¥ $10.00—1 gal. pot yellow stripes. 24”h geous and unusual addition to containers. Grown for its foliage: See also the native SOLOMON’S SEAL, page 51 P571 Sea Holly, Amethyst Eryngium amethystinum This isn't your usual lawn clover. 4”h Í∏ Ω∫˝ ‰ Beautiful blue spiny globes, leaves of steel blue. Hot sun and $10.00—6 plants in a pack well-drained soil. 24”h ÍΩ $2.50—2.5” pot P577B Shooting Star, Giant Dodecatheon Aphrodite—Intense purple-pink flowers on giant (for a shoot- ing star) robust plants, blooms May–June. 20”h ∏Ó ‰ $9.00—1 quart pot

Stonecrop Sedum Í∏‰˝∫Ω¥ see also annual Stonecrop, page 31 Perennial succulents. Fine Gardening called stonecrop the “most versatile, P613 Dwarf Stonecrop, S. humifusum ß— drought-tolerant, and easy-to-grow perennial, producing carpets of bloom $5.00—4 plants in a pack: Creeping stems bearing light rosettes of P603 Fuldaglut (Fireglow) ß—Red-orange tightly overlapped green leaves, aging to that look spectacular.” foliage and red flowers. Bred in Germany. red. Bright yellow flowers are the size of 4”h the leaf rosettes. Very sweet. 1”h P614 Miniature, S. requieni—Something new Creeping $3.00—2.5” pot: P604 Golden Carpet, S. acre—Mat-forming, for your rock or fairy garden. This inde- Low-growing carpets of textured foliage and P595 Corsican, S. dasyphyllum var. glandulifer- yellow flowers in summer. Best in full structable groundcover forms an ever- contrasting flowers. um—Does your fairy garden, bonsai or sun. 2–3”h green mat of tiny leaves covered in trough need a teeny-tiny groundcover? P605 Kamtchatka, S. kamtchaticum—Yellow yellow-white flowers in early summer. $1.50—2.5” pot: Foliage color ranges from light blue to flowers in early summer. Green leaves. 1”h P590 Widow’s Cross, S. pulchellum ß—Lush gray to mauve-lilac. White flowers with More shade tolerant. ***** 6”h P615 Old Man’s Bones, S. globosum ß—Like green creeping foliage with brilliant rich pink tinge. Requires excellent drainage. P606 Kamtchatka, Variegated, ß a packed collection of green rattlesnake pink flowers in early summer. Tolerates 2”h by 14”w S. kamtchaticum variegatum —Yellow rattles or columns of fat beads. Acquires shade and moist soil. Likes limestone P596 Woodland Stonecrop, S. ternatum— flowers in early summer, variegated a bronzy red cast later in the season. walls. 8”h ∏Ó Strong spreader with white flowers and leaves. Can take part shade. ***** 6”h Yellow star flowers in early summer. green foliage. Shade tolerant. 3–4”h ∏Ó P607 Stone Orpine, S. reflexum—Blue-green $2.00—2.5” pot: leaves, yellow blooms. Best in full sun. 2–4”h by 8–12”w P591 Gray, S. platycladus ß—Evergreen blue- $3.00—3.5” pot: 4–6”h P616 SunSparkler Cherry Tart ◊ß— ß green rosettes of leaves with large (for a P597 White Stonecrop, S. album —Semi- Fast-growing cherry-red round leaves stonecrop) white flowers with pink cen- creeping with white flowers from June to $6.00—4.5” pot: keep their color all season. Deep pink 5” ters. 3”h August. 8”h by 15”w P608 SunSparkler Dazzleberry ◊— flower clusters in late summer. P592 October Daphne, S. sieboldii—Foliage is Raspberry 6–9” flower clusters cover the 6”h by 18”w $4.00—3.5” pot: attractive throughout the season with its blue-gray-purple foliage in August and P598 Turkish Delight, S. ussuriense ß— Upright succulent pink-margined, blue-green September. 8”h by 18”w Deepest burgundy, almost black foliage pads staying low to the ground. The pink P609 Thundercloud ◊—Arching, tiny- Dramatic, taller succulents are fall-blooming. and carmine-red flower clusters. Looks flowers don’t appear until well into toothed blue-green sprays in a tidy Fragrant. Leave untrimmed for winter inter- like the famous Turkish candy. 4–6”h Í∏∫˝‰¥ autumn, for a great late-season point of mound resemble a succulent dwarf fern. est. Tiny white-to-pink star flowers cover the interest. 4”h $4.00—4 plants in a pack: $1.50—2.5” pot: P593 Pink Beacon, S. ussuriense ◊— plant in late summer and keep their P599 Tricolor, S. spurium ß—Flat, rounded 1” P617 Emperor’s Wave, S. telephium ß—Blue- Siberian succulent with pink buds that shape for winter interest. 8–12”h leaves are white, pink and shades of green pointed leaves, dark stems and open carmine-red in late summer. Dark green. Star-shaped pink blooms all sum- reddish-purple flowers. The umbrella- green round leaves become more purple- $10.00—6 plants in a pack: mer. 4–6”h by 12”w ß like flowerheads bloom from burgundy in sun and darken to bronze in P610 Angelina, S. rupestre —Amazing, bril- P600 Voodoo, S. spurium ß—Sprawling August–September. 16–18”h fall. 6–12”h liant, golden conifer-shaped leaves on groundcover contrasts brilliant rose-red, trailing stems. Orange fall color. $5.00—5.25” pot: $2.50—3.5” pot: star-like blooms with rich burgundy Discovered in a private garden in rounded foliage. Eye-catching. P618 Garnet Brocade ß—Burgundy bronze P594 White Diamond, S. pachyclados ß— Croatia. 6–8”h Ç 4–6”h by 24”w foliage and garnet red flowers. Blooms Low-growing hummocks of tiny glau- P611 Carnea, S. spathulifolium ß—Miniature rosettes of silvery gray foliage tipped late summer to fall. 14”h by 18”w cous, blue-green rosettes bear attractive, $5.00—1 quart pot: large white flowers. Sparkles like dia- with crimson, bright yellow flowers. P601 Bertram Anderson, S. cauticola—Glossy $6.00—4.5” pot: monds after each rainfall. From the 3–6”h purple stems are cloaked with cool, P619 Chocolate Drop ◊—Lightly scal- mountains of Afghanistan. Í 6”h P612 Chocolate Ball, S. hakonense ß—Great dusty-lilac leaves. Hot rose-pink flowers loped, round, deep maroon-brown color for your fall garden as cooler contrast nicely in late summer. ***** foliage with rose-pink flowers in sum- weather changes the steel gray leaves to 12”h mer. 6–12”h by 20”w Í chocolate brown, highlighted with bur- P602 Lidakense, S. cauticola—Great for rocks P620 Xenox ß—Green foliage tinged with a gundy. Yellow blossoms in summer. Try or walls. Compact mounds of rounded grayed purple in spring, deepening to a it in a pot next to something paler or blue to bronzy-red foliage with terminal burgundy-purple. Flat, rose flowers keep brighter for contrast. 6”h by 30”w clusters of starry budded pink flowers in their shape past the first frost. Blooms late summer. ***** 3–4”h July–September. ***** 10–14”h 22 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Amex, Garden Perennials Visa, MasterCard & Discover Key Speedwell, Creeping Veronica Spurge, Cushion Euphorbia polychroma P633 Thyme, Wooly Í Full sun Tough, small-size creepers. Í∏∫‰ Great filler plants, in bloom or not. Í∏ç˝¥ Thymus pseudolanuginosus ∏ Part sun/part shade $2.00—2.5” pot: $2.00—2.5” pot: Ground-hugging perennial, good for planting in Ó Shade P583 Giles van Hees ß—An upright but dwarf speed- P588 Cushion Spurge, E. polychroma ß—Yellow bracts crevices, draping down walls and growing between well with pink flowers from early summer in early spring. Foliage turns maroon in fall. ***** pavers. Smells great to walk on but it won’t take heavy traffic. 3”h Í´˝‰ $3.00—3.5” pot Ω Good for bees through frost. ***** 6”h 16–24”h ı Bird food source $5.00—1 quart pot: $6.00—4.5” pot: Toad Lily Tricyrtis Golden Creeping ß Bonfire ß ∫ Butterfly-friendly P584 , V. repens ‘Sunshine’ —Tiny P589 —This plant will stop you in your Intriguing small, orchid-like flowers in fall. Prefers white flowers and gold-chartreuse foliage. 4”h tracks with its color variation. It has deep purple, ˙ Hummingbird-friendly moist soil, forming colonies in good sites. Protect from $10.00—6 plants in a pack: red and orange leaves with crackling yellow early frost so you don’t miss the flowers on this late ç P585 Turkish, V. liwanensis ß—Round, glossy leaves bracts in spring. May need winter protection. bloomer. Native to China and Japan. ∏ Attractive foliage ***** 18”h and spikes of abundant tiny blue flowers in $1.50—2.5” pot: Ç Culinary ´ spring. Drought-resistant plants form a thick P587 Squill Scilla siberica P634 Japanese, T. h i r t a ß—Mauve with spots. 24”h Edible flowers green carpet you can even mow after flowering. Nodding blue star-shaped blossoms work well under $6.00—4.5” pot: ˝ Ground cover Try planting with spring bulbs. 1–2”h by 18”w  trees and shrubs, and with other spring bulbs. Seeds P635 Chinese, T. macropoda ◊—Dainty white star- Medicinal ◊ß itself in a lawn and obligingly goes dormant when the ˜ P586 Spikenard, Golden shaped flowers with heavy purple spotting. Early Minnesota native Aralia cordata lawn first needs mowing. Moist soil. Very hardy. Nice fall bloom time. 18–24”h ‰ Rock garden interplanted with hosta. 3–6”h ÍΩ Tojen ß Sun King—Red-brown stems lined with 6” bright-gold P636 , T. h i r t a —White to light pink unspotted $5.00—3.5” pot flowers in late summer. 24–36”h † leaves bring a tropical look to any shady area. Tall Cold-sensitive: spikes of white flowers are followed by decorative Stonecrop see page 21 $7.00—1 quart pot: keep above 40°F black fruit. 48”h by 36”w∏ $12.00—4.5” pot P637 Gilt Edge, T. f o r m o s a n a —Large, vigorous plant ¥ Toxic to humans P622 Stork’s Bill, Yellow with gold-edged leaves. Attractive lavender flow- P587 Spiny Star Coryphantha vivipara ß Saturday restock Erodium chrysanthum ers in the fall. 24–36”h ç A mini-sphere covered with star-shaped arrays of white Sulphur yellow flowers with reddish veining and pur- Trillium Trillium 0.5-1” spines and, when ready, 2” flowers in yellow, ple pistils. From stony areas of Greece. Needs good pink, magenta or purple. A small pincushion cactus drainage. 4–6”h by 16”w ͉ $3.00—2.5” pot Spring-blooming woodland wild flowers with whorled from the the Great Plains of North Dakota. 5”h ͉ sets of three leaves. Cannot tolerate full sun. Give tril- $4.00—2.5” pot Sundrops Oenothera liums a rich, deep, rather moist soil and year-round Cheery (usually yellow) flowers in summer. Í∫ leaf mulch. ∏ÓΩ $1.50—2.5” pot: $6.00—4.5” pot: P623 Ozark, O. missouriensis ß—Large yellow blooms P638 Yellow, T. l u t e u m ß—Uniquely shaped yellow on somewhat trailing plants June through flowers nestled in the center of mottled foliage. August. ***** 6–12”h 12”h P624 Pink, O. speciosa ß—A pink version of sundrops P639 Red, T. erectum ß—Maroon-red recurved flowers and it’s lovely! 12”h Ω held above the leaves. 12”h Water Plants P625 Sunflower, Downy Helianthus mollis See MORE TRILLIUM, pages 7 and 52 P650 Arrowhead, White-Flowered Sagittaria latifolia Soft, gray-green foliage covered with fine hairs. P640 Trumpet Flower, Scarlet Large wide arrowhead-shaped leaves. White buttercup-type blooms. Lemony yellow, 3–4” flowers August–September are Ipomopsis aggregata highly attractive to butterflies. Goldfinches will come Oxygenator, competes with algae. Edible, starchy roots were used by Lewis Showy spikes of intense red tubular flowers in July and ÍÇ ˜ and devour the seeds later on. Very drought tolerant. and Clark for flour on their expedition. 12–24”h $9.00—5.25” pot August. An old-fashioned biennial favorite that Midwest native that will spread slowly by rhizomes if reseeds. 72”h Í∫˙ $2.50—2.5” pot P651 Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum kept dry, faster with water. 48–60”h Í∏ ∫ΩÂ¥ Aromatic brown seeds. 24” lance-shaped smooth leaves. Small white or yellow $1.50—2.5” pot P641 Tunic Flower Petrorhagia saxifraga flowers with purple veins in spring. Keep moist. Winter indoors. 36–120”h Clouds of pink flowers all summer on tangled mats. ÓÇ P626 Sweet William Dianthus $9.00—6” pot Almost ever-blooming and so easy to grow. 4–6”h by Noverna Mix—Old-fashioned beauty and fragrance. 24”w Í˝‰ $4.00—3.5” pot P652 Cattail, Dwarf Typha minima Easy to grow biennial. Blooms in spring. 15–24”h Spiky foliage for shallows. Small, round chocolate-brown catkins. Perfect for Í∏ ∫˝ $1.50—2.5” pot P642 Turtlehead, Pink Chelone lyonii Í∏ tubs and small ponds. Plant 1–4” below surface. 24–36”h P627 Sweet Woodruff Galium odoratum ß Pink Temptation—Pink flowers in August and $7.00—5.25” pot September. Deep green shiny foliage with red stems. Sweetly fragrant tiny white flowers. Blooms May-June. Horsetail Equisetum Best in moist soil. ***** 16”h Í∏ $2.00—2.5” pot Sometimes used to stuff pillows, leading to good Spreading marsh plant with hollow, black-banded, jointed stems that form dreams! Strong spreader, will grow in those difficult Viper’s Bugloss Echium fast-spreading, dense mats that squeak under foot. Produces a small pinecone- places. 6”h Í∏Ó ´˝Â $5.00—4 plants in a pack Bristly spikes of color from Europe. Í¥ shaped cap. Moist soil. Í∏˜¥ Thyme, Creeping Thymus serpyllum $2.00—2.5” pot: $1.50—2.5” pot: P643 Common, E. vulgare—Blossoms open rose and ◊ Spreading herb with carpet-like appearance. Releases a P653 Dwarf —Miniature version. 6–12”h then turn blue. Looks cute, but watch out for the spicy aroma when stepped on. Very hardy and extreme- $8.00—5.25” pot: sharp prickles. Blooms June-July. 36”h ly drought tolerant. May be mowed. Í∫ΩÇ´˝‰ P654 Horsetail, E. hyemale—Likes part shade. 24–36”h P644 Russian, E. russicum—A rosette of furry silver $1.50—2.5” pot: leaves from which emerge thick flower spikes of P655 Hyacinth, Water Eichornia crassipes P628 Mother-of-Thyme ß—3–6”h burgundy-fuchsia blooms. 24”h Floating plant with hollow bulbed stems and delicate lavender flowers. $2.00—2.5” pot: P646 Winecups, Fringed Callirhoe digitata Excellent water clarifier. Tropical, will not survive winter. Can be grown in a P629 Variegated ß—Light golden edges on green Í Sprawling low plants for an informal look. Crepe paper large bowl or tub. $6.00—bagged leaves. 3”h 2” magenta flowers in June and July. Airy foliage. P656 Palm, Umbrella Cyperus alternifolius $4.00—4 plants in a pack: Enjoys poor dry soil. 24–36”h Í $3.00—2.5” pot Emergent plant, excellent for tubs or landscaped ponds. Exotic winter house- P630 Pink Chintz ß—Very floriferous. 3”h Í∏ P647 Yellow Archangel ß plant; keep pot in a saucer of water. 60–84”h $9.00—8” pot $10.00—6 plants in a pack: Lamiastrum galeobdolon P657 Papyrus, Dwarf Cyperus haspan P631 Spicy Orange ß—Crush the light green needle- like foliage of this groundcover and you will know Hermann’s Pride—Bright yellow flowers in spring and Emergent plant, excellent for tubs or landscaped ponds. Exotic winter house- why it is also prized for cooking. Pink flowers variegated silver foliage. Nonspreading. 8–24”h by plant; keep pot in a saucer of water. Syn. C. isocladus. 18”h Í∏ Í∏Ó attract butterflies in early summer. 2–3”h 18–24”w $5.00—4 plants in a pack $9.00—5.25” pot P658 Pickerel Rush Pontederia cordata P632 Thyme, Miniature Thymus minus ß Yucca Yucca Spikes of lilac-blue flowers. Leaf blades mostly heart-shaped. Thick stems Tiny creeping thyme, the thickness of green paint. A dramatic spiky plant that sends up a giant flower creep in mud. This excellent shallow water plant is a mainstay of northern Purple-pink flowers in June. Tough enough for a gar- stalk with large bell-shaped ivory flowers. Dense, water gardens. 12–35”h ͘ $13.00—8” pot den path, cute enough for a trough. 0.25”h by 8”w mounded clumps of leaves. Fragrant and attractive to Í´ Í´˝‰Ω $4.00—4 plants in a pack moths. $1.50—2.5” pot: More Plants for Damp Areas P648 Soapweed, Y. glauca—This is the plant that is native to the drier sites of the great plains. Arborvitae, S003–S011 Golden Pheasant Eye, Moneywort, P473 36–72”h ∫ Blueberry, F010–F016 A285 Monkey Flower, A417, $5.00—3.5” pot: Boneset, N044 Hibiscus, P287–290 N129 P649 Color Guard, Y. filamentosa—Add architectural Iris, Blue Flag, N104 Rhubarb, Rare, U075, Buttercup, P092 drama to your garden year-round. Green, sword- U076 Calla, U064 Iris, Copper P373 shaped leaves with ribs of canary gold take on a Canna, A124–A133 Iris, Dwarf Wild, P377 Rodger’s Flower, P559 pink tinge in cool weather. White flower spikes Cardinal Flower, Iris, Japanese, P3778 Rose Mallow, P560 can reach six feet. 36–72”h N055–N056 Iris, Siberian, P379–386 Rose of Sharon, S129, 130 Daylilies, P178–P220 Joe Pye Weed, N110, 112 Sweet Potato Vine, Elephant Ears, A006–010 Joseph’s Coat, A562–568 Forget-Me-Nots, P250 A344–A347 Sweet Flag, P593, N176 Bring your own wagon if you can, and be Ginger, Variegated A011 Marsh Marigold, N119 Plus many of the native wild flowers, sedges and grasses sure to keep track of your plant purchases. Globe Flower, P262–P264 Mint, H084–H097 See page 2 for details. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 23

Vegetables want to grow in full sun Í unless otherwise noted. Vegetables Bareroot vegetables are found on the tables in the Vegetable section (NOT in Bareroots). Amaranth Amaranthus V020 Cabbage, Napa ß Eggplant continued These relatives of the familiar ornamental plant are tasty. Cut Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis $2.00—4 plants in a pack: and grow again, they can be eaten like spinach. If you fertilize, Chinese Blue—Tender and delicious. Elongated cabbage leaves V043 Little Fingers ß—Slim, dark purple eggplants grow in use only organic fertilizers, since high levels of nitrogen can con- are lighter in color than other Chinese cabbages. A staple of clusters of three or more and can be harvested when no centrate nitrates in the leaves. Chinese, Japanese and Korean cooking. Slow bolting, F1 hybrid. longer than your little finger. However, you can also let $2.00—4 plants in a pack: 57 days. $2.00—4 plants in a pack them grow longer at no sacrifice to their mild, sweet taste. ß Delicious stir-fried, grilled, or even pickled. 68 days. V001 Callaloo —Specialty greens with 3–5” leaves resembling V021 Cabbage, Red Brassica oleracea var. capitata a sweeter spinach. Diced or shredded they are eaten $2.50—3.5” pot: Red Express—Beautiful in spring containers with flowers, too. steamed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or used in many V044 Swallow ß Ø $2.00—4 plants in a pack —The best, earliest, Japanese-type eggplant popular tropical dishes such as Jamaican pepperpot. The with long, dark, narrow fruits. Very prolific. 51 days. young shoots are edible, too. Rich in nutrients. 12–15”h V022 Cabbage, Savoy Brassica oleracea ß V045 Ground Cherry Physalis pruinosa ß $4.00—6 plants in a pack: A crinkly-leafed version. Tender, sweet and beautiful in the garden. V002 Yin Tsai, A. viridis ß—High in protein, Yin Tsai is com- Great for stuffed cabbage. 90 days $2.00—4 plants in a pack This cousin of the tomato grows in small bushes with fruits monly eaten in parts of Asia, Africa and Mediterranean. encapsulated in inflated pods. Excellent in salsa, the “cherries” See also CARDOON, page 33 † Strong growing plants with flowers in spikes and red- can be used like little tomatoes. $1.50—3.5” pot veined leaves. 15”h Cauliflower Brassica oleracea var. botryrtis Í∏ V046 Groundnut Apios americana ◊ V003 Arugula Eruca sativa ß $2.00—4 plants in a pack: Densituberous—Perennial vegetable with underground strings V023 Candid Charm ß—White. 65 days. Smoky greens. Í∏ ´ $3.00—4 plants in a pack of edible 1–2” tubers that have a delicious taste somewhat like $4.00—6 plants in a pack: roasted sweet potatoes and triple the protein of regular potatoes. Asparagus Asparagus officinalis V024 Graffiti ß—Largest and darkest of the purple cauliflowers, The tubers are close to the soil surface, sweetened by a frost. Asparagus is one of the few perennial vegetables, which you can the color intensifies in full sun. Keeps most of its color They can be harvested at any time and keep well. Native expect to produce for many years. Prepare the soil well with when cooked, especially if you add a bit of lemon juice or Americans, pilgrims and Henry Thoreau all enjoyed eating them. plenty of composted manure; grows best in evenly moist soil. vinegar to the pot before cooking. 80–90 days. The shoots, flowers, and 2–4” bean pods are also edible. Late Harvest the third season after planting. summer fragrant flowers are cream and purple-maroon. Plant in V025 Celeriac Apium graveolens ß a container or contained area: it can spread aggressively and the $2.00 each—bareroot: Giant Prague vigorous twining vine requires a trellis. Moist light soil. Allow to V004 Jersey Knight—Larger spears; said to be the best producer. —5” round crisp, white celery-flavored roots. establish before harvesting. 96–144”h ˜ $5.00—3.5” pot V005 Purple Passion—Purple spears that are larger, sweeter and Excellent in soups, stews, or vegetable juice. Can be shredded for more tender than more common green varieties. Can be use in salads or slaws. 110 days. $2.00—4 plants in a pack Kale Brassica oleracea var. acephala eaten raw; turns green when cooked. Celery Apium graveolens Kale is great in salads, as well as roasted or steamed. Í∏ Beans see Chinese Red Noodle and Hyacinth Bean, $2.00—4 plants in a pack: $2.00—4 plants in a pack: page 27, and the Seed Savers Exchange list, page 29 V026 Giant Red ß—Emerald green leaves with red stalks. This V047 Vat es ß—Blue curled. 12–24”h ß ß heirloom celery is said to be easier to grow than the green V048 White Russian —Frilled white leaves with green veins. V006 Bitter Melon Momordica charantia varieties. 85–95 days. 12–18”h Very cold tolerant and bolts later in the spring. Tender and Delica Thorn—Bumpy, oblong fruit is crunchy and moist in tex- V027 Tall Utah ß—Medium green stalks and leaves. 110 days. sweet, regarded as one of the best-tasting kales. 50–60 days. ture, similar to cucumber or green bell pepper. Used in soups, 11–12”h $3.00—4 plants in a pack: stir fries and medicinal teas. Vining. Chinese vine with its deeply ß V049 Winterbor—Cold-tolerant thick, blue-green ruffled leaves. cut foliage and fragrant pale yellow flowers is worth growing for V028 Celery, Chinese Apium Regrows for successive harvests. F1 hybrid, 60 days. itself. If you let the fruit mature, it turns orange and then slowly Tianjin Green—Large leaves with small stalks, used in Asian splits open revealing scarlet seeds. $2.00—3.5” pot and French cooking rather than eaten raw. Prefers cooler weath- $4.00—6 plants in a pack: er. 12–18”h $4.00—6 plants in a pack V050 Dinosaur Kale, ‘Lacinato’ ß—The flavor is sweet and mild, V007 Bok Choi Brassica rapa ß particularly after frosts. Highly nutritious and ornamental. Joi Choi—Thought to be the oldest of the Asian greens, it has Chard, Swiss Beta vulgaris cicla Very dark blue-green leaves 10–18” in length and curled been cultivated since at least the 5th century. Stalks are mild and Great ornamental value. Dark green textured leaves with colorful under at the edges. Heavily corrugated texture, but smooth to crunchy and the leaves pleasantly tangy; each has different cook- stalks. Harvest can begin in four to five weeks for young salad the touch. 60–70 days. 36”h ing times, so it’s like getting two vegetables for the price of one. greens. Cut mature leaves just above the soil line so that they V051 Garden Mixer ß—Two each of ‘Lacinato’, ‘Vates’, and $2.00—4 plants in a pack can grow back for multiple harvests. 18–20”h Í∏ ‘Red Russian’. V052 Redbor ß—Deep red-purple extremely frilly leaves. Tastes Broccoli Brassica oleracea var. italica $2.00—4 plants in a pack: Bright Lights ß good and makes a beautiful garnish, too. Often grown Í∏´ V029 —Brightly colored stems in red, yellow, Healthful veggies. violet, pink, and orange. purely as an ornamental. Plant it with orange daisies or $2.00—3.5” pot: V030 Pink Lipstick ◊ß—Magenta-pink veins and stalks poppies. 36”h ß Ø V008 Premium Crop —9” heads. 58 days. with dark green leaves. Ornamental in a flower garden or Kohlrabi Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes container. $2.00—4 plants in a pack: Kohlrabi is a bit of a mystery if you haven’t grown or eaten it. V009 Loose-Head, Di Ciccio—So tender and sweet, you’ll want V031 Collards Brassica oleracea var. acephala ß Not a root vegetable: It’s grown for its round bulbous stems, to eat it raw. A cut-and-come-again variety with one small The classic dark-green leafy vegetable, packed with vitamins and which taste like broccoli accented by radish. Eaten raw, with or head and lots of side florets for several weeks. Italian heir- fiber. Big plants: allow lots of space in the garden. Í∏ without peeling, sliced or diced in salads or on vegetable plat- loom. 24–48”h ters, grated into slaws, steamed or boiled like broccoli. The fresh ß $2.00—4 plants in a pack V010 Premium Crop —9” heads. 58 days. greens are also good cooked. V011 Romanesco ß—Unusual bright lime-green spiral florets V032 Cuke-nuts Melothria scabra ß $2.00—4 plants in a pack: that form fascinating pinnacle heads with a superb distinc- Delicious, crisp little cucumbers, these 1–2” cukes look just like V053 Early Purple Vienna ß—Purplish outside with greenish tive flavor. Harvest when the heads are approximately 4–6” mini watermelons. A delicate but productive vine that clambers in diameter. 90 days. white flesh. 60 days. through the garden. Best eaten raw and whole, but also good for V054 Giant—Heirloom from Czechoslovakia. Doesn’t get woody. † V012 Broccoli, Cabbage and Cauliflower Mix pickling. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil. $1.50—3.5” pot But does get huge and stores well. Brassica oleracea ß Eggplant Solanum melongena † V055 Grand Duke ß—Green. Two each of broccoli ‘Premium Crop’, cauliflower ‘Snow Crown’, $1.50—3.5” pot: V056 Leeks Allium ampeloprasum ß and cabbage ‘Stonehead’. ´ $4.00—6 plants in a pack V033 Classic ß Rikor—Many plants per pot; separate when planting. Leave V013 Broccoli, Chinese Brassica ß V034 Listada de Gandia ß—Stunning 8” oval fruits are white some of this biennial to over-winter in the garden. Second-year with lavender striping. Listada means striped. Heirloom Green Lance—Also called Chinese kale, gai lohn, kai lan and pak plants will go to seed, creating an essentially perennial vegetable. with heavy yields. 80–90 days ´ kah nah. Great in stir-fries. 45–60 days 24–36”h Í∏ ´ $1.50—3.5” pot V035 Neon ß—3–4” eggplants ripen to deep pink. Good flavor, $4.00—6 plants in a pack Lettuce Lactuca sativa and does well in cooler, short summer climates where most Diane Ott Whealy of Seed Savers Exchange recommends seeding ß eggplant varieties don’t grow. 60–65 days. V014 Broccoli, Purple Brassica oleracea or planting colorful lettuces near the base of tulips in spring to V036 Rosa Bianco ß—Italian heirloom variety with white and Violet Queen—Royal purple heads, excellent for salads and hide the tulip foliage. (Lettuce seeds listed on page 29.) Í∏ dips. Cooks up green. 55 days. Í∏ ´ lavender streaked teardrop fruits. Good for baking, slicing $2.00—4 plants in a pack: $2.00—4 plants in a pack and stuffing. 75 days. V037 Round Mauve ß—Nicely colored variety from China, V057 Amish Deer Tongue ß—1840s heirloom named for its Brussels Sprouts Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera dusky streaks of purple on white. Best for eating when triangular, pointed leaves. Heat tolerant and less prone to Cold-tolerant: Frost actually improves the flavor. fruits are the size of tennis balls, when the seeds are almost bolting. Thin midribs, good texture. Pleasantly sharp flavor. absent. Compact plants do well in pots. 80–90 days V058 Bibb ß $2.00—4 plants in a pack: V059 Forellenschluss ß—Old Austrian heirloom, the name Falstaff Red ß $2.00—3.5” pot: V015 —Purple-red sprouts with a milder, nuttier means “speckled like a trout,” a gorgeous and tasty V038 Chinese White Sword ◊ß—Straight, long, thin, flavor than most green sprouts. Color retained when romaine splashed in deep red. 55–65 days. white fruits. One of the milder and sweeter eggplants. 65 cooked. 98 days V060 Grand Rapids ß—Darker green leaves. Jade Cross ß days. V016 —1.5” deep green sprouts. Compact plants. V061 Lolla Rossa ß—Italian frilled loose-leaf lettuce has 5–8” V039 Little Fingers ß—Slim, dark purple eggplants grow in 85 days. dark red leaves with a light green base. Mild flavor. 55 days. clusters of three or more. Can be harvested when no longer V062 Merlot ß—Frilly burgundy (nearly purple) leaves. 55 Cabbage, Green Brassica oleracea var. capitata than your little finger. However, you can also let them grow days. 6–8”h $2.00—3.5” pot: longer at no sacrifice to their mild, sweet taste. Delicious V063 Red Sails ß—Red leaf. ß Ø stir-fried, grilled, or even pickled. 68 days. Ø V017 Stonehead — V064 Romaine ß V040 Thai ‘Kermit’ ß—Compact plant produces 2” round $2.00—4 plants in a pack: V065 Yugoslavian Red Butterhead ß—Ruby tinged leaves green fruit with white stripes. 60 days. V018 Copenhagen ß form loose decorative heads 10–12” wide. The interior V041 Thai Green ß—Long slender 12” fruits with tender light- leaves are creamy yellow-green dappled with red. This heir- green skin (no need to peel). Mild, white flesh absorbs fla- V019 Cabbage, Miniature loom has a sweet buttery flavor. 58 days. 4–8”h Brassica oleracea ß vors well. Prolific and drought resistant. 70–80 days. V042 Udumalapet ß—Light green and purple striped tear- $4.00—6 plants in a pack: Caraflex—Cone-shaped pointed cabbages. Nice size for smaller dropped shaped eggplant from India ripens to golden-yel- V066 Mixed ß—‘Majestic Red’ romaine, ‘Revolution’ red leaf, gardens and containers. $2.00—4 plants in a pack low with lavender stripes. Heavy yields of tender fruit, best ‘Royal Oakleaf’, ‘Monet’ curled green, ‘Forellenshluss’ eaten when about 3” long. 80–90 days. speckled romaine, and ‘Sweet Valentine’ bibb. 24 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Vegetables want to grow in full sun Í unless otherwise noted. Vegetables Bareroot vegetables are found on the tables in the Vegetable section (NOT in Bareroots). Key V067 Malabar Spinach ß Peanuts Arachis hypogaea V140 Radicchio Cichorium intybus ß Í Full sun Basella alba var. rubra Delicious when roasted. High in protein. Try making Indigo—Dark purple chicory, great for salads. ∏ Part sun/part shade Unusual edible climber with large, reddish, glossy, sen- your own homemade peanut butter. † $4.00—6 plants in a pack Ó Shade suous leaves and stems. This plant got a lot of com- $1.50—3.5” pot: V141 Ramps Allium tricoccum ments in our garden at the State Fair. In the heat of the V081 Jumbo Virginia ß—High yields of large plump These perennial wild leeks, usually found growing in Ω summer when all of the garden spinach turns bitter, peanuts. Good variety for our climate. 120 days. shaded woodlands, have inspired cooks for genera- Good for bees Malabar spinach is at its best. The leaves taste remark- $2.00—3.5” pot: tions. Garlic-flavored with broad green leaves and deep ı Bird food source ably like traditional spinach and can be harvested gen- Black ◊ß purple to burgundy bulbs. Harvest in early spring. ∫ Butterfly-friendly erously. This is one of the plants used by Hmong V082 —Heirloom sweet and nutty tasting black-purple-skinned peanuts. Good in containers Entire plant is edible, though if only leaves are harvest- ˙ Hummingbird-friendly cooks. Also nice in a container with annual flowers. Í∏ ´ with lots of rich humus. 100 days. 12–15”h ed, plant will produce cluster of small, white flowers in 36–72”h $3.00—3.5” pot June. Sow the shiny black seeds about 1” deep to ç Peppers see below and page 25 Attractive foliage V068 Mesclun Mixed species ß increase your crop. Allow to establish before harvest- Ç ß ing. 8–12”h ∏Ó ´˜ Culinary A mix of greens for interesting salads. Í∏ V134 Popcorn, Strawberry Zea mays $6.00—6 plants in a pack ´ Edible flowers $4.00—6 plants in a pack Small, red strawberry-shaped ears of corn are good for ˝ Ground cover popping and gorgeous for fall decorations. Two to four V142 Rhubarb Rheum rhubarbarum Mustard Greens Brassica juncea ears per stalk. 100 days. † $4.00—6 plants in a pack  Medicinal Crimson Cherry ◊—Edible red stalks (the red Spunky, peppery leaves, packed with vitamins and ˜ See MORE CORN as seed, page 29 petioles) are tart. Great for pies and preserves. Large, Minnesota native flavor. Í∏ green leaf blades are poisonous. Vigorous grower. ‰ Rock garden Potato Solanum tuberosum $2.00—4 plants in a pack: 30–42”h $4.00—Bareroot each V069 Green Wave ß $1.50—3.5” pot: † Cold-sensitive: See MORE RHUBARB, page 7 V135 All Blue ß—Deep blue skin and flesh with a keep above 40°F $4.00—6 plants in a pack: Ø V070 Mizuna Frilly Mixed Colors ß—Red, gold and thin white line just under the skin. Good for bak- V143 Rutabaga Brassica napobrassica Certified organic ing or frying, or make lavender mashed potatoes. ¥ purple. Vigorous, easy to grow and slow to bolt. Wilhelmsburger—Delicious yellow root vegetable. Toxic to humans 14–16”h Easy to grow. Good keeper. 90–110 days. Excellent for cold storage. 90 days. 12–20”h ß ß Saturday restock V136 Austrian Crescent —Fingerling potato with $2.00—4 plants in a pack Okra Abelmoschus esculentus yellow skin and flesh. Long tubers good for boil- Tall plants with beautiful flowers, followed by the ing, steaming or salads. 81–90 days. V144 Salsify, Black Scorzonera hispanica pods. Ç´ V137 Desiree ß—Red skinned, creamy-yellow flesh Hoffmann’s Schwarze Pfahl—Improved variety of a $2.00—3.5” pot: disease-resistant heirloom potato from the traditional perennial root vegetable. It has straight black Netherlands. 90–100 days. V071 Evertender ◊ß—Heirloom unbranched roots up to 36” long with firm white uniquely flavored V138 Yukon Gold ß—Yellow skinned, firm golden spineless variety with little foliage. High yields of insides. It is said to taste like nuts, asparagus, and oyster! flesh. Early bearing potato. 65–75 days. easy to harvest green pods, which grow to 7” long Dig roots in October or leave in the ground all winter. and remain tender for a long period of time. V139 Pumpkin on a Stick ◊ Keeps extremely long time if intact. The young leaves and flowers can also be eaten raw or cooked. Showy large 50–65 days. 60–96”h Solanum integrifolium V072 Red Burgundy ß—Highly ornamental plants double yellow daisy flowers a bonus! 100–120 days 24” Clusters of fruit that look like miniature pumpkins. Í∏ with green leaves and red stems. Flowers are soft $2.00—4 plants in a pack Large leaves grow on a purple, thorny stem. Remove yellow with a dark center almost like hibiscus the leaves, hang the stem upside down and let the fruit V145 Scallions Allium fistulosum ß blooms, followed by 6–8” red okra pods. A visual dry for several weeks to use as decoration or in flower Evergreen hardy white bunching onion. Perennial. One treat, not just for the vegetable garden. 60 days. arrangements. The bitter fruit is also used in stir fries. of the first fresh foods in April. Separate when plant- 36–48”h Fertilize and water well. 50–72 days. 36–48”h ing. ´ $1.50—3.5” pot Onion Allium cepa $5.00—6 plants in a pack Seed Savers Separate when planting. 100–120 days. ´ Exchange Capsicum annuum ͆ $1.50—3.5” pot (40–50 plants per pot): Hot Peppers will be selling V073 Copra (yellow) ß V074 Red Mercury ß Many shapes. Heat is measured in Scoville units. seeds for ß $2.00—3.5” pot (continued): V075 White Sweet Spanish ß $1.50—3.5” pot: V097 Habanero, Chocolate —Small flattened bell heirloom $4.00—6 cells in a pack: V083A Aci Sivri ◊ß—Turkish heirloom cayenne shape. Green when immature. Heat: 200,000– cucumbers, V076 Cipollini ◊ß—Small, sweet, disk-shaped type with slender, curved, medium to hot fruit. 300,000 Scoville units (very hot!) storage onions. When growing, tops of the bulb Habanero, White ß beans, squash, 5–10” curled fruits ripen from yellow green to V098 —Very hot! will not be exposed like round onions. Stems may Hot Purple ß red. Used in Indian cooking. 80–90 days. V099 —Ornamental hot pepper with pur- corn, and melons not flop over when ready to harvest. Multiple V083B Anaheim ß—7” fruits, only mildly hot. Good ple-green foliage, violet flowers and dark purple plants per cell. ç — plus many for canning, stuffing, freezing or drying. fruit which matures to red. Fruit is very hot. V077 Long Red Florence ß—Italian heirloom with a Hot White ß V084 Birdseye Chili ß—Don’t let its 1” size fool you: V100 —Small, round, lantern-shaped other heirloom mild sweet flavor. Bulbs are long bottle shaped this pepper packs a ton of heat. Various colors of white fruit. Fruit is extremely hot. with red color. Multiple plants per cell. Jalapeño ß varieties. red, yellow, green, purple and black. 90 days. 72”h V101 —Prolific and early. 3” fruits go from V085 Cayenne, Red ß dark green to red hot. Hottest when red. V078 Onion, Egyptian Walking —Vigorous plants with slender Ø See page 29 fruits 5–10” long, good dried or pickled. Heat: 2,500–5,000 Scoville units. 24–36”h Allium cepa Korean Dark Green 30,000–50,000 Scoville units (hot!) V102 —Heirloom with 3–4” green for a full list. Proliferum—A non-flowering onion that produces V086 Fish Pepper ß—Pre-1870s African-American to red fruit and moderate heat. Great in kimchee small clusters of reddish, marble-sized bulbs (bulbils) heirloom. Ornamental green and white variegated and other Korean dishes. 69–80 days at the tops of the leaves. As these bulbils increase in Look for SSE in foliage. Pendant fruits, 2–3” long, ripen from size and weight the leaves bend to the ground and the $2.00—4 plants in a pack: cream with green stripes to orange with brown the vegetable bulbils take root. This allows the plant to”walk” V103 Hungarian Wax ß—6–8” long and 2” across, stripes to all red. Perfect for salsa. Moderately around the garden. The tops, underground bulbs, and sets fruit even in cool weather. Also called Hot section on Friday hot. 80 days. 18–24”h ç bulbils are all edible. However, many people prefer to Banana. V087 Habanero, Orange ß—Small flattened bell and Saturday. eat only the green tops and immature bulbils because V104 Jalapeño ß—Prolific and early. 3” fruits go from shape. Green when immature. Heat: both the bulbs and mature bulbils can be very pun- dark green to red hot. Hottest when red. 200,000–300,000 Scoville units (very hot!) NOTE: They will gent. Perennial (and fun). 18–24”h ´$2.50—2.5” pot 2,500–5,000 Scoville units. 24–36”h V088 Mulato Isleno ß—Ripens chocolate brown. not be selling on V079A Onion, Multiplier ◊ Used fresh for stuffing, roasting and stewing; $2.50—3.5” pot: Sunday during Allium cepa aggregatum dried in molé sauce. Not too hot. V105 Fatalii ß—Bright yellow, bonnet-shaped 3” V089 Naga Jolokia ß—Fiery HOT! One of the hottest the discount Hardy heirloom perennial known as “Potato Onion” or fruits with an intense fruity-citrus flavor. Rivals “Mother Onion” produces sweet onions with coppery out there, it’s also known as the Ghost Pepper. habanero for heat. Eli’s (of Rush Creek Growers) sale. skin. Productive plants that produce a cluster of bulbs. Red to orange 3” fruit with unusual rough, dent- favorite. 80 days. Both bulbs and greens are edible. 90–110 days. ed and very thin skin. 160 days. 48”h V106 Pasilla ß—8” elongated green fruits dry to Rocoto ß $2.00—3.5” pot V090 —Now you can eat what the Incas ate almost black. Classic molé ingredient with a mild V079B Orach Atriplex ◊ 5,000 years ago: these hot peppers look like small to medium heat and a rich distinctive flavor. glossy red apples and have thick meaty walls like Red—Ornamental vegetable dating back to Roman 80 days. 24–36”h bell peppers. Purple star flowers and fuzzy foliage. V107 Poblano ß—Very mild green peppers, great for times with thick dark purple-red buttery tasting leaves. V091 Satan’s Kiss ß—Popular heirloom Italian 2–4” Seen in many English flower gardens. A key salad and stuffing, especially in chiles rellenos. round red pepper is sweet and spicy. Traditionally V108 Tabasco ß—2” tapered juicy fruits grow upward soup ingredient, generally eaten like spinach. Thrives stuffed with anchovies and mozzarella and then in cool weather. Self seeding. 30–45 days. on the stems. Cream-yellow changing to red. grilled. 85–90 days. 24–36”h 70–80 days. 24–48”h $2.00—4 plants in a pack V092 Serrano ß—Very hot! V080 Parsley, Turnip-Rooted V093 Super Chili ß—Highly ornamental plants, spicy $3.00—4 plants in a pack: Petroselinum crispum tuberosum in the cayenne range. V109 Aurora—Small 10–12” plants, purple and green V094 Thai Dragon ß—Up near the habanero on the foliage, tapered fruits 1.5” long. Upright fruiting Hamburg—This parsley relative resembles a slender heat scale; often grown as a potted ornamental. habit, ripens from lavender to deep purple to beige carrot with a sweet, delicate taste when roasted orange and finally to red. Very nice for containers. that blends celery, carrots, parsley, and turnip. Used as $2.00—3.5” pot: 60–75 days. çØ Potatoes a winter vegetable since the 16th century in Germany, ß V095 Cayenne, Long Purple —Vigorous plants with V110 Bulgarian Carrot—Fluorescent orange and as Holland and Poland. The roots can be left in the slender fruits 5–10” long, good dried or pickled. hot as they look. Heirloom. Ø ground in the fall to sweeten until a hard frost. The Heat: 30,000–50,000 Scoville units (hot!)  leaves taste like strong parsley. Rich, moist soil. V096 Cayenne, Golden ◊ß—Larger and golden, $4.00—6 plants in a pack: 12–30”h $2.00—4 plants in a pack smooth-skinned version of the traditional V111 Mixed Hot Peppers ß—One each cayenne, See also PARSLEY, page 9–10 cayennes. Heat increases as the fruit gets longer. orange habanero, jalapeño, poblano, serrano and Harvest when fruits are 4–6” long. Scoville units: Thai hot. 30,000 to 50,000 (hot). 65–85 days.  www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 25

Vegetables want to grow in full sun Í unless otherwise noted. Vegetables Bareroot vegetables are found on the tables in the Vegetable section (NOT in Bareroots). V146 Shallots Allium ascalonicum A connoisseur’s onion with gentle flavor. Multiple plants ͆ A rainbow of colors and range of shapes, Sweet Peppers Capsicum annuum including heirlooms and hybrids. per pot; separate when planting. $1.50—3.5” pot V147 Sunchoke Helianthus tuberosus ß $1.50—3.5” pot: $2.00—3.5” pot: $2.00—4 plants in a pack: Stampede—Harvest edible tubers in spring or fall; V112 Aconcagua ß—Very large, long frying V121 Jimmy Nardello ß—Brought to the V128 Golden Summer ß—Golden, bell cook or roast like potatoes or eat raw for their crunchy peppers, up to 11” by 2.5”. Tall plants USA by Guiseppe Nardello from the shaped fruits. F1 hybrid, 72 days. sweetness. Bright yellow daisy flowers in late summer give good yields over a long season, and small village of Ruoti in the Basilicata ß smell like chocolate. Perennial that will spread, so V129 Golden Treasure —Excellent Italian the fruit is sweet and delicious. This region of southern Italy. “One of the plant in an area where it is contained unless you plan heirloom variety. Large tapered fruits pepper was named after the tallest best sweet peppers you will ever taste.” to harvest it heavily. Great on the alley side of a garage. are 8–9” long and 2” at the shoulder. mountain in the Western Hemisphere, Long thin gnarly peppers ripen bright 96–120”h ∫Ω˜ $3.00—3.5” pot Ripens from green to shiny yellow. located in Argentina. Great for grilling red. Productive, low growing plants, Sweet medium-thick flesh and thin V148 Sweet Potato ß as well as general use. 24”. 80–90 days. tender skin. 80 days. Ipomoea batatas V113 Chocolate Beauty ß—Ripens to a V122 Lipstick ◊ß—Pimiento-type pep- V130 Lady Bell ß—Sweet green maturing to Beauregard—Yummy mashed or baked. Good for rich brown color. pers with sweet green tapered fruits red bell pepper. F1 hybrid, 72 days. northern growing, but wait until the soil is fully warm V114 Golden Summer ß—Golden, bell ripening to a glossy red. Medium thick V131 Sheepnose Pimento ß—An Ohio to plant in June or early July. Keep the plants warm in shaped fruits. F1 hybrid, 72 days. juicy flesh. Pick fruits either green or heirloom. Pumpkin-shaped fruits are 3” the meantime! You can plant as is, but it’s best to take V115 Gypsy ß—Sweet 3–4” peppers, recom- red. Heavy producer even in a cool sum- deep and 4” in diameter. Extremely slips from the plant and stick directly into the ground, mended for cooler climates like ours. mer season. 53–70 days. flavorful, sweet thick juicy flesh. Good keeping the soil very moist for the first week or so. Fruit matures from light yellow to Mini Bells—Compact plants fit nicely into for canning. Will keep in excellent con- A new plant will grow from each node planted. orange to red. F1 hybrid, 58 days. small garden spaces or patio planters. dition for three to four weeks in the Copper-colored, inside and out. Needs a warm loca- V116 Lady Bell ß The peppers are 1.5” long. 60 days 16”h refrigerator. Sturdy plants grow up to † larger pot —Sweet green tion. 100 days. $2.00—3.5” pot maturing to red bell pepper. F1 hybrid, V123 Chocolate ß 24” tall. 70–80 days. Tomatillo Physalis 72 days. V124 Red ß V132 Sweet Banana ß—65 days, pale ß ß yellow to orange. Round fruits with a papery husk; remove the husk V117 Purple Beauty —Blocky, 3” by 3” V125 Yellow emerald-green peppers that mature to before eating. Vining plants, easy to grow. Sweet-tart V126 Purple Marconi ß—A deep purple $4.00—6 plants in a pack: † eggplant-purple with thick, crunchy ß flavor great in salsas and sauces. Italian heirloom with a mild, sweet fla- V133 Mixed Sweet Peppers —One each walls. 70–75 days. $1.50—3.5” pot: vor. Ripens to a deep wine red. Good Purple Beauty, Valencia (orange), Early V118 Takii Ace ß—An early red Japanese Sunsation (yellow), White, Red Knight, V149 Purple, P. ixocarpa ß—Slightly smaller and producer. Tapered 6” fruit. Traditionally selection recommended for its excellent and Sweet Chocolate. sweeter than green tomatillos. Makes beautiful used for frying, Marconis are also won- yields and flavor. Small to medium purple salsa and is great grilled. Grow more than derful when eaten fresh so try some in sized fruits, changing from green to red. one plant for good pollination. Fruit 90 days from a salad. A favorite for our region. Flavor is transplant. 72 days. sweet and delicious. 50 days. V150 Tomate Verde (green), P. lanatus ß—75 days. V127 Sweet Banana ß—65 days, V119 Valencia ß—Large green fruits ripen- pale yellow to orange. Ø $2.00—3.5” pot: ing to orange. V151 Giant Yellow, P. ixocarpa ◊ß—Large, mild- flavored juicy pale yellow fruit. Good producer. Excellent for salsa verde. 70 days.

Bell Pepper Heirloom Tomatoes Lycopersicon esculentum ͆ These varieties were cultivated by farmers around the Tomatoes need to grow in full sun; they are tropical plants that would prefer world decades or centuries ago. All are open-pollinat- ed, meaning you can save seed from year to year. a sunny windowsill, coldframe or indoor growlights until the weather warms up. Heirloom tomatoes tend to be indeterminate (vining with fruit ripening over time). A few are determinate $1.50—3.5” pot (continued): $1.50—3.5” pot (continued): (bushier, with the crop ripening all at one time—good V161 Gold Medal ß—Renamed from Ruby Gold in V172 Principe Borghese ß—Bright red egg-shaped for canning). Tomato 1976, this yellow-red bicolor beefsteak with blush Italian cherry tomato with an intense tomato fla- of red on the interior is the winner of the 2008 vor and non-watery flesh that makes it ideal for Terms V201 Mixed Heirloom Tomatoes Can’t Seed Savers Exchange Tomato Tasting. 75–85 drying. Good for containers. Determinate, 75 decide? Get one each of Brandywine, Yellow days. days. Indeterminate Brandywine, Aunt Ruby’s German Green, V162 Hillbilly Potato Leaf ß—Absolutely gorgeous V173 Red Zebra ß—Huge yield of 2” red fruits with tomatoes are vining and Cherokee Purple. Ø slicing tomato. Sweet juicy 4–6” flattened fruits light yellow striping (or as some say, yellow fruit and tend to ripen —four plants in a pack $3.00 about a pound each are yellow. streaked with red with red striping). 80 days. on the blossom end. Heavy producer. 85 days. V174 Silvery Fir Tree ß fruit over an extended $1.50—3.5” pot: —Russian variety with dis- V163 Isis Candy Cherry ß—Gorgeous fruits are gold, tinctive ferny silvery-gray foliage on compact period of time. These V152 Aunt Ruby’s German Green ß—Some say the marbled with red, each with a starburst on the plants. Heavy crops of round, slightly flattened are traditionally best-flavored green tomato. Sweet, yet spicy, blossom end. Rich flavor is a complex blend of 3–3.5” red fruits. Does extremely well in hanging these large, beefsteak tomatoes ripen to a pale sweetness and fruitiness. Loads of 1.5” fruits on baskets or on patios. Determinate, 58 days. 24”h staked. green with a hint of yellow. Indeterminate, 80 short trusses. 70–80 days. ç days. V164 Jaune Flamee ß—Smallish baseball-sized V175 Striped Cavern ß—Gold-striped red fruit with a Determinate V153 Big Rainbow ß—Large yellow and red bicolored orange fruits are good for fresh eating and the bell pepper shape. Thick-walled and hollow with tomatoes tend to be beefsteak tomato. Fruit can be 2 pounds each. best for roasting. Early and very high yielding. just a small cluster of seeds: great for stuffed 80–90 days. 70 days. tomato recipes. Keeps four weeks when harvested bushier and to ripen ß V154 Bonny Best —Medium-sized red tomato, V165 Lemon Drop ß—Translucent yellow-green cher- ripe. Good flavor. 80 days. their crop all at one resistant to cracking; few seeds. Good for canning ry tomato with tart-sweet flavor. Winner of the V176 Striped German ß—Red and gold stripes, inte- time, a feature that and slicing. 72–75 days. 2010 Seed Savers Exchange Tomato Tasting. rior marbled. Beautiful sliced. Medium to large V155 Cherokee Purple ß—This Tennessee heirloom 80–90 days. fruit. Smooth texture, good flavor. 78 days. canners and freezers is extremely productive and has a very rich toma- V166 Long Keeper, Gold ß—Yellow eight-ounce V177 Stupice ß—Czech heirloom that produces red might note. to flavor. Vines produce a large number of medi- fruits with great taste. Pick all the fruits before 2.5” fruits. 55–68 days. um sized, 10–12 ounce fruits. The flesh is a the first frost and store in a cool location without V178 Sweet Pea ß—Looking just like tiny ruby peas, unique brick red with a rose/purple skin. 80 days. Heirlooms are the fruit touching. Will keep up to four months. these are more than a cute novelty. They have an ß INDETERMINATE V156 Costoluto Genovese —Large, heavily ridged 76 days. intense complex sweet flavor that’s great for and lobed, deep-red Italian tomato with a won- V167 Mexico Midget ß—Early and very prolific snacking and salads. Huge vining productive unless otherwise derfully complex flavor that is delicious raw or plants continue producing throughout the entire plant. 62–75 days. noted. cooked down into a rich, hearty sauce. Great for growing season. Round, half-inch fruits give an V179 Velvet Red ß—Silver-gray foliage with 1” red stuffing. 78 days. incredible flash of rich tomato flavor, great for slightly fuzzy cherry fruits. Winner of the 2009 ß V157 Dester’s Amish —Large red-pink beefsteaks, salads. Huong’s favorite. 60–70 days. Seed Savers Exchange Tomato Tasting. 75–80 16 to 24 ounces, full sweet flavor. Very smooth V168 Moonglow ß—Medium-sized bright orange days 72–96”h with good crack resistance. Winner of the 2011 fruits. Solid orange meat, few seeds and wonder- Seed Savers Exchange Tomato Tasting. 80–90 ful flavor. Seed Savers taste test winner 2007. $2.00—3.5” pot: days. 80 days. V180 Black Cherry ß—Cherry-sized fruits the color ß V158 Garden Peach —100-year-old heirloom. Small, V169 Mr. Stripey ß—Large, lightly ridged, vibrantly of dark chocolate continue to ripen after light two-ounce fruits are blush pink when ripe and colored red-and-yellow striped tomato with a frost. Flavor is wonderful, very rich and sweet. look more like apricots than peaches. Sweet, pro- mild, low acid taste. Indeterminate, 80 days. Vigorous. 65 days. lific and stores well in autumn for winter ripen- V170 Nyagous ß—Baseball-sized black fruits are V181 Blondkopfchen ß—The name means “little ing indoors. 71 days. borne in clusters of up to six; very productive. blonde girl.” Heavy yields of clustered, golden ß V159 Gardener’s Delight —Sweet 1.25” cherry red Excellent full flavor. 80 days. yellow 1/2” cherry tomatoes. Very sweet. tomato from Germany. 55–68 days. V171 Plum Lemon ß—Collected from an elderly Sprawling vines. From the Gatersleben Seed Bank ß V160 Glacier —Very early red-orange medium-sized seedsman at Moscow’s Bird Market during the in Germany. 75 days. tomato; more cold tolerant. Determinate, 55–65 August 1991 coup. The fruit is 3” long with a days. pointed end—it really resembles a lemon. Meaty, sweet refreshing flavor. 72 days. Heirloom Tomatoes continued on page 26 26 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Tomatoes need to grow in full sun; they are tropical plants that would prefer Vegetables a sunny windowsill, coldframe or indoor growlights until the weather warms up. Heirloom Tomatoes continued ͆

Tomato $2.00—3.5” pot (continued): $2.00—3.5” pot (continued): $2.00—4 plants in a pack (continued): V182 Brandywine ß—Amish heirloom. Deep pink V190 Omar’s Lebanese ß—Mammoth pink fruit as V197 San Marzano ß—Elongated 3” fruits. This is a Terms color. Good-sized and exquisite taste. Very rich large as 3–4 pounds! One of the largest tomatoes classic Italian paste tomato. Chefs call it the pre- and distinctively spicy. 78 days. Ø you can grow. Superb flavor; sweet, perfect toma- mium tomato. Large plants; heavy yields. 80–90 Indeterminate V183 Coyote—Extremely long vines, thick foliage. to taste. Good yields on vigorous plants, good tol- days. tomatoes are vining Tiny white and yellow translucent cherry fruits erance to disease. 80 days. ß $3.00—4 plants in a pack: and tend to ripen with a soft skin. Distinctive flavor. “Best tasting V191 Paul Robeson —A Russian heirloom named tomato ever!” Prolific, produces heavily until after the singer who won acclaim as a U.S. civil V198 Brandywine, 4 pack—Amish heirloom. Deep fruit over an extended frost. 65 days. rights advocate. Beefsteaks, purple-black with pink color. Good-sized and exquisite taste. Very Ø period of time. These V184 Dwarf Jade Beauty ◊ß—Potato leaf plant dark green shoulders, to 4” wide. Dark-red rich and distinctively spicy. 78 days. are traditionally with tart green round small to medium fruit. inside. Very flavorful fruits with a good V199 Christmas Grape—Better by the bunch! Highly acid/sweet balance. 74 days. productive plants yield a steady stream of 1” staked. Heavy producer for compact spaces, great for con- tainers. 70–85 days. fruits that are borne in clusters of 10–20. $2.00—4 plants in a pack: Ø V185 Early Annie ß—3” round, meaty fruits with few Incredibly sweet tomato flavor. 75 days. ß Determinate seeds on short plants. Particularly good for can- V192 Amish Paste —Bright red medium tomatoes V200 Czech Bush—Stocky plants produce heavy yields ning. Determinate, 60 days. with meaty and juicy flesh. Excellent for sauce of round 4–6 ounce red fruits. Good flavor, nice tomatoes tend to be and eating fresh. 80 days. Ø V186 Grandpa’s Minnesota ß—Prolific heirloom for containers and tight spaces. 70 days. bushier and to ripen ◊ß with red, 1” cherries that have a mild sweet fla- V193 Grandma Mary’s Italian Paste —Heavy V202 Seed Saver’s Italian—Plants are completely their crop all at one vor. 75 days (some sources say fewer days). yielding heirloom with meaty large red plum loaded with fruits weighing over a pound, one of shaped fruits. Good for sauce, paste and eating time, a feature that V187 Green Sausage ß—Beautiful elongated 4” fruits the most productive varieties. Excellent full fresh. 70–85 days. that are green with yellow stripes. Rich, sweet tomato flavor. Easy to peel, ideal for slicing and canners and freezers ◊ß Ø flavor. Short bushy plants good for containers and V194 Martino’s Roma —Heavy-producing canning, very little waste. 70–80 days. might note. produce fruit in great abundance. Determinate, Italian heirloom with red meaty 3” pear-shaped 75–80 days. fruit. Has few seeds and is good for paste, sauce and salsa. Determinate, 75–85 days. Seed Savers taste test winners V188 Matt’s Wild Cherry ß—Volumes of marble- Heirlooms are ß sized fruits in clusters; great for frequent picking. V195 Opalka —Outstanding for canning and salsa, Dester’s Amish, 2012—V157 $1.50, 3.5” pot INDETERMINATE this 5” sweet paste tomato is meaty with few Tart flavor early, sweeter late in the season. Dester’s Amish, 2011—V157 $1.50, 3.5” pot unless otherwise Vigorous vines. Many modern cherries were bred seeds. It looks more like a long pepper than a noted. from this original, truly wild type found in tomato! 75–85 days Lemon Drop, 2010—V165 $1.50, 3.5” pot Eastern Mexico. 70 days. V196 Red Fig ß—Grown in American gardens since Velvet Red, 2009—V179 $1.50, 3.5” pot the 18th century. Very heavy yields of 1.5” pear- V189 Moskvich ß—A wonderful, early heirloom Gold Medal, 2008—V161 $1.50, 3.5” pot tomato from Russia that yields an abundance of shaped tomatoes. Great for fresh eating but also Moonglow, 2007—V168 $2.00, 3.5” pot Ø red, six-ounce, round, cold-tolerant fruits with a used as a substitute for figs years ago by garden- luscious, rich taste. 60 days. Ø ers who would pack away crates of them dried. 85 days. Other Tomatoes Lycopersicon esculentum ͆

These tomatoes are either F1 hybrids, bred for productivity and disease resistance, or $2.00—3.5” pot (continued): other recently created varieties. If you save seed from hybrids, it will not produce the V212 Northern Delight ◊ß—Juicy red 2” fruits same kind of fruit next year. Open-pollinated varieties will “come true” from saved seed. with a sweet and tart flavor. Fast growing with high yields, developed for Northern short grow- ing season by Dr. Art Boe and released in 1991 by $1.50—3.5” pot: $1.50—3.5” pot (continued): NDSU. Determinate, 60–65 days. Open-pollinat- V203 Carmello ß—Productive yummy red salad toma- ß V208 Tiny Tim —Red half-inch cherry tomatoes on ed. 24–48”h to. Open-pollinated and indeterminate, 75 days. a bushy plant great for containers or small gar- V213 Sandpoint—Early maturing, small red tomato. V204 Jelly Bean ß—Flavorful red grape tomato. Good dens. Determinate and open-pollinated, 55–68 DETERMINATE Developed for the short Idaho growing season by producer. Open-pollinated and indeterminate, days. 12–18”h Art Boe of North Star Nursery in Faribault. TOMATOES 66–72 days. $2.00—3.5” pot: Determinate and open-pollinated. 24–36”h AT THE SALE: V205 Kootenai ß—Early potato-leafed tomato with V209 Bonner—Early maturing, medium, red tomato. V214 Sweet 100 ß—Tiny cherry, indeterminate. F1 medium, red fruit. Good for containers and in • Bonner Resistant to fusarium wilt. Developed for the hybrid, 70 days. Ø areas with short cool seasons. Developed for the short Idaho growing season by Art Boe of North • Dakota Gold short Idaho growing season by Art Boe of North V215 Tanana—Early maturing. Medium, light-red, Star Nursery in Faribault. Determinate and open- low-acid tomato. Developed in Alaska. Open-pol- Star Nursery in Faribault. Determinate and open- pollinated. 36–48”h • Early Annie pollinated, 69–75 days. linated and determinate, 68 days. 24–36”h V210 Dakota Gold ◊ß—10-ounce round golden Sungella ß • Glacier V206 —Orange-red golf balls are super fruit. Developed by North Dakota State $2.00—4 plants in a pack: sweet and tasty. Heavy trusses of two-ounce ß • Imur Prior University for growing conditions typical there. V216 Roma Long —A plum tomato with few seeds fruits. A favorite of experienced tomato growers. Determinate heavy producer, 70–85 days. Open- that is good for canning and sauce. Open-polli- • Kootenai Open-pollinated and indeterminate, 70 days. pollinated. nated and determinate, 70–75 days. V207 Sungold ß—Golden orange sweet-tart cherry ß • Martino’s Roma V211 Imur Prior Beta—Early maturing, small, tangy- V217 Sweet 100, 4 pack —Tiny cherry, indetermi- tomato fruit develops in clusters. Bears through- sweet red tomatoes. Developed in Norway for nate. F1 hybrid, 70 days. • Mixed Hybrids out the season. Hybrid, indeterminate, 60 days. cool seasons. Determinate and open-pollinated 72–84”h $2.50—3.5” pot: • Northern Delight V218 Indigo Rose ß—Dark purple exterior, red interi- See also the TUMBLING TIGER TOMATO in a hanging basket, page 40 • Principe Borghese or with 1–2 ounce fruits high in antioxidants. Open pollinated, indeterminate, 75–80 days. • Roma Long $4.00—6 plants in a pack: • Sandpoint Perennial Edibles V219 Mixed Hybrid Tomatoes ß—One each • Silvery Fir Tree Beefsteak, Celebrity, Cherry, Early Girl, Mountain These are the perennial edibles in this year’s catalog. Some are in vegetables, but others can be Gold, and Roma. F1 hybrids. • Tanana found in herbs, fruit, perennials or native wild flowers.

• Tiny Tim Climbers—Hops (not just for beer—the young Native Wild Flowers—ostrich fern (as fiddle- shoots are edible veggies, too) heads), nodding and prairie onions, prickly pear, giant solomon’s seal Fruit—Every plant, from apples to strawberries Perennials—daylilies, dwarf cattails, white- Herbs—Many are perennial, these are of note: flowered arrowhead, Atlantic camas chives, horseradish, lovage, mint, winter savory, sorrel, and spikenard Vegetables—asparagus, ground nuts, Egyptian walking onion, multiplier onion, ramps, rhubarb, scallions, black salsify (Scorzonera), sunchokes Before eating any of these plants, we recommend that you do some research to see which parts are tasty and whether cooking is needed. Allow perennial vegetables to become established prior to harvest. Email [email protected] if you know of other cold-hardy edibles, or especially if you know of nursery or seed sources. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 27 Climbing Plants Annual Vines Perennial Vines C001 Bell Vine, Purple ß C013 Hyacinth Bean Dolichos lablab ß C022 Asparagus, Vining Asparagus verticillatus Rhodochiton astrosanguineum Ruby Moon—Rose-purple fragrant wisteria-like flow- Glossy rich green foliage with many small white flowers in the leaf axils. Spring Beautiful and vigorous in a sunny location. Heart- ers in loose clusters midsummer through fall. Elegant blooms. Twining. 15’h Í∏ ¥ $3.00—2.5” pot purple-tinged heart-shaped leaves. Showy, glossy deep shaped green leaves with long, tubular, dark purple C023 Bittersweet Celastrus scandens flowers with parasol-shaped rose calyces. Climbs by magenta-purple seed pods in fall are a bonus. twining. 10’h Í∏ † $2.00—3.5” pot Vigorous, fast-growing twining climber that needs a Autumn Revolution—Bright red to orange berries are wonderful in dried arrange- strong trellis. Grown as food in tropical areas, the ments. Vigorous and twining variety of the American native climber. This introduc- Black-Eyed Susan Vine young shoots, immature pods, and flowers are edible, tion from Bailey Nurseries is a revolution in bittersweet. Not only self-fruiting, it Thunbergia alata but dried pods and seeds can cause stomach upset produces berries twice the normal size, every year. 15–25’h ͘¥ Winsome trailing or twining vine with masses of without special treatment in cooking. 10–20’h Í $14.00—1 gal. pot Ç´˙¥ 1” tubular flowers with flat, open faces and dark eyes. $7.00—4.5” pot C024 Bleeding Heart Vine, Yellow Dicentra scandens ß Í∏† C014 Love-in-a-Puff ß From the Himalayas, this unusual and delicate-looking climber has fern-like foliage $2.00—3.5” pot: Cardiospermum halicacabum and cascades of bright yellow flowers in summer. Climbs by twining. 10–12’h Í∏ ¥ C002 Susie ß—Large 1.5” orange blooms. 4–5’h Small white flowers followed by light green inflated $2.00—2.5” pot $7.00—4.5” pot: pods containing seeds marked with a distinct little C025 Bleeding Heart, Climbing Adlumia fungosa heart. Quick-growing vines with pretty, lacy foliage are C003 African Sunset ß—Distinctive warm terra cotta Biennial vine for shade. Pearly pink spurred blossoms. Native to Appalachia and the excellent for covering wire fences. Climbs by tendrils. shades. Vigorous. 10’h north shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota. Climbs by leaf tendrils. 6–10’h Í∏Ó 10’h Í∏ $7.00—4.5” pot C004 Arizona Dark Red ß—Deep persimmon-red. ˜ $3.00—2.5” pot 6–8’h C015 Moonflower, Climbing ß Akebia C005 Sunny Lemon Star ß—Lemony yellow. 10’h Ipomoea noctiflora alba Chocolate Vine C006 Sunny Susy Red Orange ◊ß—Deep red- Perfect for growing on fences, pergolas or by the patio where the scent will pervade. Giant 5-6” white trumpets unfurl as evening approach- orange. 6–8’h Tw i n i n g . Í∏ es releasing a lovely fragance. The blooms gently spiral C007 Bleeding Heart Vine ß closed with the rising sun. Vigorous twining climber. $3.00—1 quart pot: Clerodendrum thomsoniae 10–30’h ÍΩ¥ $7.00—4.5” pot C026 Five-Leaf, A. quinata—An eye-catching climber with clusters of rounded leaves and racemes of captivating chocolate-purple blooms with a spicy fragrance. This West African vine will repeatedly reward you with Passion Flower Passiflora 30’h massive clusters of white and scarlet flowers. 10–12’h Outlandish flowers late summer through fall with Three-Leaf Í∏ †˙ C027 , A. trifoliata—Elegant twining vine from China with large attrac- $14.00—5.25” pot lush, dark green foliage. Can be grown in a tub and tive three-part leaves and faintly scented dark-purple flowers in mid-spring. C008 Canary Bird Vine ß allowed to spend winter dormant in a frost-free base- Combines nicely with a clematis. 4–6’h Tropaeolum peregrinum ment. Prefers well-drained soil and plenty of sun. Late to break dormancy in spring. Climbs by tendrils. ͆ Clematis see page 30 Bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed foliage. The flowers are said to look like canaries, but some see $9.00—3.5” pot: C053 Dutchman’s Pipe Aristolochia durior them as troll dolls with wild yellow hair. Blooms all C016 Blue, P. caerulea—Blue and white flowers late Large, heart-shaped dark green leaves, great screening. Excellent larval food for but- summer into fall. Climbs by long leaf stalks. 12’h Í∏ summer through fall. 15’h terflies. Small, yellow-brown flowers look like a clay pipe. Tolerant of shade and dry ´ $3.00—3.5” pot C017 Red, P. coccinea—Spectacular red flowers. 15’h soil; spreads from the roots. Over time will provide a complete screen of green. Í∏Ó ∫ΩÂ¥ C009 Candy Corn Flag Manettia luteorubra $10.00—4” pot: Climbs by tendrils. Syn. A. macrophylla. 20–30’h Giant Granadilla ◊ß $14.00—1 gal. pot Blooms resemble candy corn, orange with yellow tips. C018 , P. quadrangularis — A fun novelty for small trellises, basket or pots. More Fragrant 5” deep red flowers with a frilly, fancy Grapes see page 41 vigorous in part shade. Twines. 3–4’h Í∏ † white and purple banded center. A too-small pot C054 Lonicera reticulata ◊ $2.50—2.5” pot encourages flowering. Sunny south window as a Honeysuckle, Kintzley’s Ghost houseplant. Fast-growing. It would be a challenge Otherworldly silver-white discs that resemble eucalyptus leaves encircle yellow C010 Chinese Red Noodle Bean to get its nine-pound passion fruit in Minnesota. flower clusters in June, then persist into fall as little orange-red berries appear. Vigna unguiculata 30–50’h Found in a college greenhouse in Iowa in the 1880s by horticulturist William Fantastic deep red 18” pods are delicious, full of nutri- C019 Rex Begonia Vine Cissus discolor ß Kintzley and shared with family members, this unusual heirloom vine was rediscov- tion, and keep their color when sautéed. This incredi- ered in the Colorado yard of a grandson in 2001. Twining, aphid-resistant, and com- Velvety elongated heart-shaped leaves are patterned ble variety will draw lots of attention. Fast cover for a pact for a honeysuckle. 8–12’h after ten years. 4–6’h by 2–5’w Í˙∫Ω¥ with silver-frost and rich green with a central bur- chain link fence. Twines. 30’h ꠂ $12.00—1 gal. pot gundy stripe. The undersides of the leaves, the stem, $7.00—4.5” pot and the clinging tendrils are all burgundy-red, while Honeysuckle, Scarlet Lonicera x brownii C011 Cup and Saucer Vine the youngest foliage is sprinkled with crimson. Best in Blooms, more coral-scarlet than scarlet, are excellent for attracting hummingbirds Cobaea scandens light shade with consistently moist soil. Stays 12–36” and orioles. Good for fences or trellises. Twining. Bred in Manitoba. 12’h Í˙Ω¥ Striking 2” flowers that change from green to lovely in containers and can be trained to a form. Can be $3.00—3.5” pot: violet. If planted in a sheltered spot, the flowers con- over-wintered indoors. 10–12’h ∏Ó †ç C055 Dropmore Scarlet ß tinue after early frosts. Graceful climber, suitable for $14.00—5.25” pot tub culture. Climbs by tendrils. 25’h Í∏ C020 Sky Vine Thunbergia grandiflora $12.00—1 gal. pot: $6.00—3.5” pot C056 Dropmore Scarlet, larger pot Blue Sky—Clusters of light blue-purple trumpet flow- C012 Firecracker Vine Mina lobata ers 2–3” wide and 4–6” long. Twining shrub form, also Honeysuckle, Trumpet Lonicera sempervirens ͆ In full sun, one plant can easily produce several hun- good as a trailing plant. 15–20’h A vigorous grower popular with hummingbirds, nectar-seeking moths and other dred arching sprays of aligned flowers in a spectacular $3.00—2.5” pot insects. Orange-red berries, which many birds relish, appear after the flowers. color combination, August through frost. Each 1” C021 Snapdragon, Climbing Beautiful blue-green foliage. It needs at least a half-day of sun for good blooms. flower begins rich red and matures to orange, then to Asarina antirrhiniflora Climbs by twining. Í∏˙Ω¥ yellow and finally to white. All colors are out at once. Red $8.00—1 quart pot: Í∏ —Blooms early summer until frost. Twining. Self twining; more restrained in part shade. 20’h Masses of 1” trumpet shaped brilliant red blooms with C057 Blanche Sandman—Deep rose flowers blooming sporadically from May until $2.00—3.5” pot yellow throats. Perfect for trellises or hanging pots. frost. 12’h 3–6’h Í∏ $7.00—4.5” pot C058 John Clayton—Discovered by a member of the Virginia Native Plant Society, this honeysuckle has lovely, soft-yellow, tubular flowers that are slightly fra- See also the BITTER MELON, page 23, and MALABAR SPINACH, page 24 grant. 10–20’h $14.00—5.25” pot: C059 Major Wheeler ß—Masses of bright red trumpets that start blooming in late Minnesota State Horticultural Society Members spring. 3–8’h SAVE $5 on your purchase of $50 or more at the C060 Honeysuckle, Variegated Lonicera periclymenum ß Friends School Plant Sale! Harlequin—Foliage is green edged in cream, frequently with pink highlights. Yellow Be sure to have your MSHS membership card with you. and pink fragrant flowers from June to October. Compact and slower growing. Moist, well-drained soil. Twining. 10–12’h Í∏ ç˙Ω¥ $3.00—3.5” pot Not a member? Join MSHS at our membership table during the sale and save $5 off the membership AND receive a special Hops Humulus lupulus gift for joining. Plus $5 off your plant sale purchase. This fast-growing vine has maple-like leaves. Pine-scented greenish flowers resem- bling cones are attractive to butterflies. The young shoots are edible like asparagus. Please Note: MSHS table will be staffed during these times— Dried, the flowers are also a key ingredient in beer. Dies back to the ground each )ULGD\DPWRSP‡6DWXUGD\DPWRQRRQ‡6XQGD\DPWRSP winter. Strong spreader from the roots. Twining. Í∏∫ $2.00—2.5” pot: Package includes: C061 Golden, Aureus ß—Bright chartreuse leaves. 15–25’h Northern Gardener magazine ‡ $13.00—1 gal. pot: ‡Reuseable tote bag C062 Golden, Aureus—Larger pot. Bright chartreuse leaves. 15–25’h ‡Minnesota Hardy booklet ◊ ‡Seed Savers Exchange catalog C063 Willamette —More fruity and floral than Fuggle. They tell us beer brew- ‡Osmocote Plus Fertilizer ers will know what that means. 20’h

Hardy Kiwi see page 41

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BY TORIA s you lean on your hoe in that honey bees have been in accelerating bees live in nests either in the ground or in that lovingly tended, highly decline for the last seventy years. holes in dead wood, stone walls, hollow stems, productive early August Wild bees are struggling as well, probably or other crevices in your garden. They are vegetable patch, do you more than the honey bees. I suspect that most docile and hardly ever sting. Although they ever think about who else of us aren’t aware that there are bees other don’t make honey, they are terrific pollinators is helping you to get those than honey bees and bumble bees, but in fact because they’ve evolved alongside the flowers “Pollination is almost vegetables to the table? Sometimes unseen, there are 20,000 species of bees worldwide, that they pollinate. But wild bees’ numbers as essential to life as A often unheard, paid only in nectar and pollen, 4000 of them found in the United States, 500 have been dropping, too. Some bumble bee water and oxygen.” Eric Mader, assistant those assistants are absolutely essential to the native to Minnesota and Wisconsin. Most wild species are on the verge of extinction. pollinator program process of turning flowers into fruit and seed. director, the Xerces Pollinators, be they beetles, bees, flies, ants, Society, and Extension Left: A bumble bee on a butterflies, hummingbirds, or bats, are respon- Mexican sunflower professor of entomology, University of Minnesota sible for apples, beans, cranberries, squash, (Tithonia). Photo by Michelle Mero Riedel tomatoes, sunflowers and hundreds more. Globally, one out of every three mouthfuls of food depends on a pollinator. And pollinators are in trouble. Lower left: A mining bee Bees are the most important pollinators in coated in yellow pollen as it visits a sunflower North America. Since there are no native (Helianthus). North American honey bees, the European Photo by Elaine Evans honey bee (social, lives in colonies, makes honey!) is the species of bee most often raised Lower right: A bumble bee So that’s why by North American beekeepers. Since the win- on the open face of a we say “busy ter of 2006–2007, unusually large numbers of watermelon bloom. Photo by Elaine Evans as a bee” apparently healthy worker honey bees have To create 1 pound abandoned their hives en masse, a phenome- of honey, bees have non that has come to be called Colony Collapse to visit 2 million Disorder. But focusing on Colony Collapse flowers. Disorder, which is real and dramatic and trou- bling (and imperfectly understood), has in many ways obscured the more powerful fact

What About Wasps? Wasps are different from bees. Most wasps are meat-eating predators that feed on insects, making them beneficial in the garden. They have little to do with pollination (one notable exception: the tiny fig wasp which is the sole pollinator of some kinds of figs). Another note about wasps: Paper wasps, yellow jackets and hornets are types of wasps. If you have ever been stung at a picnic, it was probably by a wasp, not a bee. Bees rarely sting people when foraging on flowers, but yellow jackets in August—watch out!

PLANTING FOR BEES * Indicates plants that bloom early or late, when there are few in bloom, and so are especially helpful

Native Wild Flowers Mint, Mountain—Pycnanthemum Lungwort—Pulmonaria* Raspberries—Rubus Poppy, California—Eschscholzia Asters—Aster* Phlox—Phlox Lupine—Lupinus Strawberries—Fragaria Snapdragons—Antirrhinum Beardtongue—Penstemon Prickly Pear—Opuntia Monkshood—Aconitum* Herbs (singles) Beebalm—Monarda Purple Prairie Clover—Dalea Oregano, Flowering—Origanum Sunflower—Helianthus (Seed Ω Basil—Ocimum Bergamot—Monarda Saint John’s Wort—Hypericum Peonies—Paeonia (singles) Savers) Borage—Borago Ω Blazing Star—Liatris Solomon’s Seal—Polygonatum Pincushion Flower—Scabiosa Sunflower, Mexican—Tithonia Fennel—Foeniculum Bluebells—Mertensia* Poppies—Papaver (not red) Verbena—Verbena Perennials Lavender—Lavandula Boneset—Eupatorium Russian Sage—Perovskia Angelica—Angelica Hyssop—Hyssopus Vegetables Butterfly Weed—Asclepias Sea Holly—Eryngium Aster—Aster* Marjoram—Origanum Sunchokes—Helianthus Compass Plant—Silphium Solomon’s Seal—Polygonatum Beardtongue—Penstemon Mint—Mentha Coneflower—Echinacea Squill—Scilla* Climbers Beebalm—Monarda Savory—Satureja Coneflower, Yellow—Ratibida Stonecrop—Sedum Honeysuckle—Lonicera Blanketflower—Gaillardia Thyme—Thymus Culver’s Root—Veronicastrum Thyme—Thymus Trumpet Creeper—Campsis Catmint—Nepeta Cup Plant—Silphium Annuals* Columbine—Aquilegia (singles) Fruit Shrubs and Trees Goldenrod—Solidago* Once started, most annuals will Coneflower—Echinacea (singles) Apples—Malus* Black Locust—Robinia Harebells—Campanula Ω contine blooming until frost. Coreopsis—Coreopsis (singles) Apricots—Prunus* Cardinal Bush—Weigela Helen’s Flower—Helenium Baby Blue Eyes—Nemophila Cranesbill—Geranium Blackberries—Rubus Dogwood—Cornus (Cornelian Hyssop—Agastache Bee’s Friend—Phacelia (Seed Foxglove—Digitalis Blueberries—Vaccinium Cherry*, Pagoda and Red Twig) Indigo—Baptisia Savers) Globe Thistle—Echinops Cherries—Prunus* Magnolia—Magnolia* Ironweed—Vernonia Butterfly Bush—Buddleia Goatsbeard—Aruncus Currants—Ribes* Redbud—Cercis* Joe Pye Weed—Eupatorium Butterfly Flower—Asclepias Goldenrod—Solidago Goosberry—Ribes* Lead Plant—Amorpha Cosmos—Cosmos Heather—Calluna Hazel Nut—Corylus Dandelions and crocus are also Lupine, Wild—Lupinus Dahlia—Dahlia (singles) Hummingbird Mint—Agastache Peaches—Prunus* great early flowers for bees. Marsh Marigold—Caltha palustris Hummingbird Mint—Agastache Indigo—Baptisia Pears—Pyrus* Milkweed—Asclepias Nasturtium—Tropaeolum Lamium—Lamium Plums—Prunus* www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 29

What has gone wrong? Over the last 50 years, almost every change we have made as a Seed Savers List society to how we live and how we farm has been unfriendly to bees. We have more concrete, more lawns, more pesticides, and more giant Seed Savers Exchange will be located by the farms growing corn and soybeans. We have fewer weeds and fewer central stairway within the vegetable section. flowers. As individuals who care about the health of bees, there are They will be at the sale on Friday and Saturday only! some things we can’t do much about (bee diseases, bee genetics) but as gardeners we have a powerful tool: that little piece of ground we Seeds will NOT be available during Sunday’s discount sale. call our own back yard. Make some simple changes, and then per- SSE will be selling these varieties for $2.50 per pack: suade your neighbor and their neighbor to do the same. It will make a difference. VEGETABLE SEEDS Cucumbers Radishes End of May–third week of July Late April–early May, mid- With seeds, you can plant multiple A & C Pickling Ø August What you can do times to get fresh crops over the Bushy Ø China Rose ◊ season. You can also do a second Minimize your pesticide use. Learn to accept imperfection. Hand Crystal Apple Ø Cincinnati Market planting of many spring vegetables pull unwanted plants. Think of the “weeds” in your lawn (clover, Double Yield Ø Early Scarlet Globe in late summer for a fall harvest. Ø Ø chickweed, violets) as “grass companions.” Read about integrated Early Fortune French Breakfast Planting times for direct seeding Edmonson Ø Plum Purple pest management. into the ground, both in spring and Holland White ◊ White Icicle ◊ Plant flowers that appeal to bees: late summer, are shown in italic. Japanese Climbing Ø Shallot Longfellow Ø flowers with landing platforms, single Arugula Late May, early June Mexican Sour Gherkin April–early May, August–Sept. Zebrune ◊ flowers, particularly in white, yellow, or Parade Ø Arugula Ø blue. (Bees see in the ultraviolet range, Parisian Pickling Ø Soybeans Apollo Ø which means they don’t see red.) Be Poona Kheera Mid-May–early June Asian Greens Russian Pickling Ø Fiskeby Ø slow to deadhead because fading blooms April–early May, August–Sept. True Lemon Ø Shirofumi Ø still have nectar. Plant in clumps. Mizuna Ø Ø Endive Spinach Plant natives. This is an important Prize Choy

PHOTO BY PAT THOMPSON PHOTO BY PAT Late April–early May, August Late April–early May, August Tatsoi Ø one. Studies of bumble bees show that Native New England asters Très Fine Maraîchère Ø America provide single flowers, visible Beans Bloomsdale Ø they prefer natives 4:1 over introduced Kohlrabi color, a landing deck, and a late- June–July New Zealand Late April–early May, August–Sept. plants. Dense stands of native flowers season nectar source for Black Valentine Purple Vienna Ø Squash, Summer honeybees like this one. Bountiful give “more bang for the buzz.” White Vienna Ø Late May, early June Calypso Ø Plant for succession (this is good for you as well as the bees). Try Black Beauty Zucchini Ø Cherokee Trail of Tears Lettuce Golden Zucchini to have at least three things flowering in your garden at all times; Climbing French Mid-April–early June, Summer Crookneck Ø critical times are early spring and late fall, think squill and crocuses, Dragon’s Tongue late August–Labor Day Empress Ø Amish Deer Tongue Squash, Winter goldenrod and asters. Plan your yard vertically (canopy, understory, Fin de Bagnol Ø Baby Oakleaf Ø Late May, early June shrubs, ground layer) to fit in more plants. Reduce or get rid of your Ideal Market Ø Baquieu Ø ◊ Burgess Buttercup Ø lawn. Kentucky Wonder Bush Crisp Mint Ø Pennsylvania Dutch Kentucky Wonder Pole Ella Kropf Ø ◊ Crookneck Include some nesting space for wild Pencil Pod Golden Wax Forellenschluss Potimarron ◊ bees. Sixty to seventy percent are Provider Ø Grandpa Admire’s Ø Table Queen ground nesters; just leave an area of Purple Podded Pole Ø Red Romaine Ø Thelma Sanders Ø Rattlesnake Snap Ø Rossa di Trento Waltham Butternut Ø exposed, undisturbed soil. No mulch, Speckled Cranberry Ø Slobolt Ø Winter Luxury Ø ◊ sorry. Thirty to forty percent of native Tiger’s Eye SSE Lettuce Mixture Zebrune True Red Cranberry Ø Tennis Ball Ø bees are cavity nesters; except for the Turnips Three Heart Ø ◊ carpenter bees, native bees can’t exca- PHOTO BY JOEL GARDNER Beets Early April, late July–early August Winter Density Ø Bamboo sticks cut to short Mid-April–July Purple Top vate their own holes, so they need ready- Yugoslavian Red Butterhead lengths can be grouped to create Bull’s Blood White Globe made tunnels. Consider a bee house a bee nest. Burpee’s Golden Ø Lima Beans Watermelons made of either an untreated, drilled wood Chioggia Early June–July Early June Detroit Dark Red Christmas block or hollow sticks. Leave rotting dead wood in your yard. Blacktail Mountain Ø Early Blood Turnip Ø Henderson Bush Read. Educate yourself. Educate your neighbor (if your neighbor Golden Midget Carrots Melons Moon & Stars Ø is using pesticides, they’re ending up in your yard). Late April–late June Early June FLOWER SEEDS Consider becoming a beekeeper. Really, why not? Find informa- Danvers Ø Minnesota Midget Ø Bachelor Buttons: Blue Boy Dragon Pride of Wisconsin tion at www.beesquad.umn.edu. Bee’s Friend Ω Phacelia Jaune du Doubs ◊ Support local research. As gardeners, we are lucky to have a Okra Calendula: mixture Paris Market Mid-June–July California Poppy: mixture world class bee lab on the Saint Paul campus of the University of Scarlet Nantes Hill Country Red Cosmos Ω: Diablo; Sensation St. Valery Minnesota, where the goal is to “get bees back on their own six feet.” mixture; Sea Shells Peas Run by Marla Spivak, a MacArthur fellow and professor of Chard Globe Amaranth: mixture Late April–early May Mid-April–July Hyacinth Bean: Ruby Moon Entomology at the U, the bee lab runs classes, does research, works Amish Snap Five Color Silverbeet Ø Kiss-Me-Over-the-Garden-Gate Champion of England with beekeepers, and has big plans for the future. Get involved! Marigold: Red Marietta Corn Dwarf Gray Sugar Morning Glory: Grandpa Ott’s End of May, first 2 weeks of June Golden Sweet Ø Nasturtium: Black Velvet; Resources Blue Jade Ø Green Arrow Ø Tip Top www.beelab.umn.edu—Researchers from the Country Gentleman Ø Tom Thumb Sunflowers Ω: Evening Sun; Lemon U of M will be on hand in the Garden Fair to Golden Bantam Ø Pumpkins Queen; Orange Sun; Ring of Fire; Mixed Colors Broomcorn answer questions about bees and plants for Late May–early June Taiyo; Titan; Valentine Stowell’s Evergreen Ø bee habitat. See page 4 for schedule. Amish Pie Sweet Peas: Grandiflora Mix Tom Thumb Popcorn Ø www.greatsunflower.org Cornfield Pumpkin Zinnia: Persian Carpets Two Inch Strawberry www.pollinator.org A small carpenter bee Ø comes in for a landing. Popcorn www.xerces.org Photo by Karl Foord www.queenofthesun.com—a documentary film Visit www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/sse2013 about bee colony collapse disorder for links to descriptions of these heirloom varieties.

“Pollinators are what ecologists call keystone species. Save Your Own Seeds You know how an arch has a keystone, it’s the one stone that You can save your own open-pollinated seeds from year keeps the two halves of the arch together. If you remove the to year. Get started by attending one of the demonstra- keystone, the whole arch collapses.” May Berenbaum tions Seed Savers Exchange will be doing in the Garden Fair (see page 5 for schedule). 30 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Climbing Plants Trumpet Creeper

Í¥ Clematis Clematis See MORE CLEMATIS, pages 6 and 13, and FREMONT’S LEATHER BUSH, page 6 Perennial Vines Clematis climbs by $1.50—2.5” pot $15.00—1 gal. pot (continued): Hydrangea, Climbing Hydrangea petiolaris C028A Vanilla-Scented leaf stems that grab , C. recta—With an explosion of C039 Gillian Blades ß—Stunning, 5–8” ruffled white Clusters of fragrant flowers with showy white bracts. white star-like blossoms and a wonderful vanilla flowers in late spring and again in late summer. Early summer blooming. From Japan. Very slow to something less than a aroma, this energetic plant is covered with flow- Group IA. 6–8’h establish, but once established can grow about two feet ers in June and July. Beautiful foliage, too. Grown C040 Henryi ß—One of the oldest hybrids; from per year; worth the wait. Self-clinging by aerial half-inch in diameter. Í∏¥ from seed saved from an historic St. Anthony Scotland. Very large pure white flowers with rootlets. 30’h Park garden, given to us by Mary Maguire The plants like full brown anthers. Blooms June and September. $7.00—2.5” pot: Lerman. Group IIB. 72”h by 72”w sun with their roots Beautiful! Group IA. 10–12’h C064 Firefly—Golden to chartreuse leaf margins with protected from the $3.00—3.5” pot: C041 Huldine ß—Blooms in July from new growth the variegation brightest in spring. C028B Virgin’s Bower, C. virginiana ß—Native vine and continues through October with sparkling $8.00—1 quart pot: hottest midday rays. with long festoons of small white flowers. Very white flowers accented in yellow. Group IIB. C065 Climbing Hydrangea, H. petiolaris—30’h Those that tolerate a interesting seed heads. Free flowering. Suitable as 12–20’h $8.00—5.25” pot: a cut flower. Good to ramble over slopes. Blooms C042 Jackman, C. viticella ß—Most popular clematis. C066 Skyland Giant, H. petiolaris ◊—Far more bit more shade have in summer. Seed from northeastern Iowa, south- Profuse bloomer with 4” dark velvet purple flow- eager to bloom than most climbing hydrangeas, eastern Minnesota, and La Crosse County, Wis. been marked with ∏ ers. Blooms mid and late summer. Old variety, with masses of cream-colored lacy blooms. Part shade. Group IIB. 12–20’h Í∏˜ in the description. introduced about 1860. Group IIB. ***** 10’h Lustrous, textured foliage is an added bonus. $4.00—2.5” pot: C043 Josephine ß—The simple description: 4–5” C067 Ivy, Boston All clematis are toxic C029 Sweet Autumn, C. terniflora—White, 1–2” open double flowers in a blending of cream, green, lilac Parthenocissus tricuspidata flowers in clusters. Hardy, vigorous and easy to and pink with dark pink center stripes on the to people and pets. Originally from Japan, not Boston. A dense, self-cling- grow; free flowering and very fragrant August- petals, overall appearing lilac-pink. But the elabo- ing vine. Brilliant orange color in fall. Berries favored Deer resistant. September. Seldom needs pruning, but when rate blooms change color and appearance so dra- by birds. This vine put the ivy in Ivy League. Self-cling- desired, prune in early spring when the buds matically from bud to seedhead that you almost ing by glue pads. 70’h Í∏ $3.00—2.5” pot begin to swell. Syn. C. paniculata. Group IIB. ***** need a video. Blooms start in late spring and con- 15–20’h tinue for about 10 weeks. Group IA. 8’h C068 Monkshood Vine Pruning Groups Ampelopsis aconitifolia $11.00—3.5” pot: C044 Kilian Donahue ß—Flowers open ruby red at Group IA includes early Finely cut foliage makes a lovely cover for walls and C030 Blue Bird, C. macropetala—Semi-double, small, the center, fading to brilliant fuchsia with orchid fences. Clusters of non-showy, greenish flowers in late large-flowered hybrids slate-blue flowers with creamy-white stamens. edges. Then flowers fade to lavender with a pink summer, followed by bunches of round, bluish fruits and Group IIA contains Free-flowering in May and June with a good bar, sporting dancing white anthers, burgundy- that mature to orange-yellow in autumn. Climbs by sprinkling of repeat bloom throughout the sum- tipped. Early and repeat bloomer. Group IA. the early species. Groups tendrils. 15–25’h Í∏ $7.00—1 quart pot mer. Group IIA. 16’h 8–10’h IB and IIB are the late C045 Mrs. Robert Brydon ß—Vigorous, non-climb- C069 Porcelain Berry large-flowering hybrids C031 Stolwijk Gold, C. alpina—Superimposed against a dark background, this yellow-leafed clematis ing vine with many small bluish-white flowers Ampelopsis brevipedunculata and late species. offers you beguiling contrast. Nodding, 2” bell- late summer through fall. Can be tied, allowed to Elegans—Vigorous vine, clinging by tendrils, is cov- shaped blue flowers appear in May, changing to cascade down a hill, or be used as a ground cover. ered in small tri-lobed leaves with splashes of pink and Group IA fluffy silver seed heads for fall interest. Group IA. Group IIB. 10’h white, and young pink shoots. Yellow fall foliage and LIGHT TRIM 6–8’h C046 Niobe ß—Best red clematis. 6” flowers open bright blue to pink-purple berries. Best fruiting with nearly black, then mature to dark ruby-red with more sun, best variegation in light shade. Can be cut $11.00—5.25” pot: Start at top and trim brilliantly contrasting yellow stamens. Very free to the ground in late winter to control size. 15’h ◊ Í∏ shoots back to first pair C032 Sweet Summer Love —Cranberry-purple, flowering. Originated in Poland. Seldom needs $8.00—1 quart pot cherry-vanilla scented flowers will bloom more of strong buds high on pruning, but if you do, prune in April. Blooms C070 Sweet Pea, Everlasting ß than a month before its cousin Sweet Autumn May to September. Group IA. 8–10’h the shoot. Timing: Early and keep blooming. Group IIB. 10–15”h Lathyrus latifolius C047 Polish Spirit ß—Queen of the Vines, one of the spring. Pearl Mix—Pink, red or white blooms with winged $15.00—1 gal. pot: most prolific blooming of clematis. Masses of rich stems. Plant in a protected area. Climbs by tendrils. ß C033 Bourbon —Vibrant red flower with taxi-yellow violet-blue, 2–4” flowers. Excellent for use along 6’h Í∏ ¥ $2.00—2.5” pot Group IIA anthers from June through early August. 5–6” fences or on a trellis. Strong stems make good cut TIDY UP blooms. A good candidate for containers, due to flowers. Mulch heavily around the roots. Group Trumpet Creeper Campsis radicans its diminutive size. Group IA, but prune again IB. 15’h Large trumpets in summer. Excellent for attracting Take out dead growth after first blooms; it will rebloom on new growth C048 Rebecca ß—5–7” red blooms with a creamy hummingbirds, good for butterflies. Vigorous vine; not later in summer. 4–6’h and prune tips as center May-June, reblooming in August. Group for small spaces. May die back in severe winters, but regrows from the ground. Climbs by aerial roots. Not necessary to keep vine C034 Cardinal Wyszynski ß—Vigorous Polish inter- IIA. 6–8’h Í∏ recommended to grow up the side of a house or garage national gold award winner that glows with 6-8” within the trellis C049 Rhapsody ß—Sapphire blue petals that deepen because it can grow through building materials. 30’h deep purplish red flowers from July through support. Timing: Late in color as they age. Creamy yellow anthers. Í∫˙ September. Group IB. 8–10’h spring or early summer. Blooms July through September. Group IB. $7.00—2.5” pot: C035 Crystal Fountain ß 8–10’h —Lilac blue with a fountain- C071 Orange ß like center. Unusual 4–5” double flowers. C050 Roguchi, C. integrifolia x durandii ß—Exquisite Groups IB & IIB Compact, with free and repeat flowering. Suitable $8.00—1 quart pot: nodding bells in the deepest shade of inky blue for growing in a container or through small C072 Red Sunset—Fiery red trumpet-shaped flowers HARD PRUNE cover Roguchi from summer until fall. Glossy shrubs as well as on trellises. Blooms June– with rich green foliage. It flowers almost all sum- Start at ground level seedheads add visual interest in the later fall gar- September. Group IA. 6–8’h mer and is a favorite of hummingbirds. and work up to prune den on this hard-to-find garden vine. Group IIB. C036 Diana’s Delight ß—Dark and light lavender- ***** 8’h Wisteria Wisteria above a good pair of blue blossoms with creamy centers. Blooms C051 Rosemoor ß—Rose-red huge blooms with yel- Charming flowers in long hanging clusters in May or May–June and September. Group IIA. 4–6’h Í∏ buds on each stem, low anthers. 5–6” flowers on both old and new early June, followed by fruit pods that remain through- usually about one foot C037 Empress ß—Central pink pompom surrounded wood, flowering from May to September. Group out winter. Best on a strong arbor or pergola. Rapid by pink with magenta bars. June to September. IIA 6–8’h grower, but tolerates brutal pruning. A big vine that from the ground. Í∏¥ Í∏ Group IIA. 6’h needs a strong support. Twining. C052 Rubromarginata, The starry, four-petaled flow- Timing: Early spring. $12.00—1 gal. pot: C038 Franziska Maria ß—Free-flowering, compact ers are pink tipped and have a wonderfully sweet C073 Aunt Dee, W. macrostachya—Cloned from a vigor- Note: Never prune into double clematis. Said to outperform any other double fragrance. Blooms heavily from mid-summer to currently available. Many blue-purple 4–6” flowers per fall. C. x triternata ß—Heirloom hybrid of ous vine growing near the Minnesota River in strong woody stems. Do stem. Blooms summer through fall. Group IA. 5–6’h C. flammula with C. viticella ‘Rubra’ from around Bloomington. Pale purple (almost white) blooms. not prune in fall. 1880. Group IIB. 10–13’h 15–25’h $15.00—1 gal. pot: C074 Japanese, W. floribunda—Fragrant 12–18” violet- A Final Note on blue clusters in early June with some repeat once Pruning Groups established. Plant in a protected site, such as the Clematis that bloom in east of a house. 20–40’h the spring on old wood, $29.00—1 gal. pot: C075 Blue Moon and then again in late , W. macrostachya—Large, fragrant lilac-blue flowers on long racemes in early sum- summer on new growth, mer followed by repeat blooms twice more. defy definite rules about Introduced by Rice Creek Gardens. Hardy the best pruning time, to –40°F, this wisteria can bloom up to three times a year when planted in full sun. These are since potential flowers are two year old plants from vegetative propagation removed no matter when of the original Blue Moon plant. 15–30’h or where they are cut. We have generally put these difficult-to-catagorize clematis in Group IIA. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 31

Succulents are fleshy-leaved plants A038 Living Baseball Succulents that store water and so are adapted Euphorbia obesa to dry conditions and containers. The Peculiar is the word for this ball-shaped Annuals dwarf succulent, which resembles a ones below are not hardy in Minnesota, but you can winter them indoors in stone a bit more than it does a baseball. a sunny window or under grow lights. When you bring them outdoors in 8”h Í¥ $4.00—2.5” pot Indoor/Outdoor June, let them gradually adjust to higher light levels. A039 Living Stones Lithops For more succulents, see also Moss Roses (page 37). In rare plants, see the Subtle colors of gray, brown, rust, green † and pink combine with fantastically Plants cactus (page 7). And don’t forget the perennial and native succulents: intricate markings and relatively large Prickly Pear (page 51), Hen and Chicks (page 15), Ice Plant (page 17), flowers. Lithops originate from South These taller plants are meant to be taken indoors for the Spiny Star (page 22) and Stonecrop (page 21), as well as Aloe Vera in Africa and Namibia, where the unusual pebble-like appearance of its leaves winter and put back outside again next year. Or they can herbs (page 8). evolved to adapt to extreme heat and be used as annuals for tropical effect if you don’t have drought and to act as camouflage to The heights are approximate. Succulents will grow smaller in small pots room to bring them indoors. make the plant less obvious to foraging and larger in large pots. animals. 2–4”h Í $3.00—2.5” pot Angel’s Trumpet, Upright Brugmansia A040 Pencil Tree Euphorbia Tender woody tropical bush covered with huge, hanging, trum- Aeonium Aeonium en. Gigantic where hardy, it is easy to Í∏¥ Sticks on Fire—Strange branching pet-shaped blooms. Plant in a tub to winter indoors. grow in a container and bring inside for Forms a rosette of succulent leaves on a plant like a skinny little cactus or coral. our winters. Propagates readily. Makes $6.00—4” pot: basal stem, resembling a miniature New stems are copper-red in cool a curious and spectacular ornamental A001 Red, B. sanguinea—Pendulous scarlet to orange 8–12” palm tree. Annual growth is 4–6” per weather and peachy-yellow in summer, with its multiple “ears.” We think it trumpets with yellow sides. Needs rich soil; shouldn’t be year. then age to shades of pink, pale orange, may be either or allowed to dry out. Fertilize regularly. Prefers cooler sum- Nopalea cochenillifera yellow and chartreuse. 12–24”h, much ∫ $5.00—3.5” pot: If yours blooms, let mers. Native to Peru. 96”h Opuntia ficus-indica. taller if overwintered multiple years. Í A019 Garnet—Rose to dark red us know the flower color! 72”h ÍÇ $9.00—1 gal. pot: ¥ $5.00—4.5” pot rosettes with some green. $6.00—4.5” pot A002 Pink—Large 8” blossoms. Very reliable bloomer. 96”h 24–48”h Í A041 Prickly Pear, Flat Leaf A027 Cereus, Monstrose A003 Banana, Abyssinian Ensete ventricosum ß $6.00—4” pot: Opuntia ß Cereus monstrose Maurelii—Dwarf red Abyssinian banana with foliage that is A020 Kiwi —The rosettes are pale Cute little cactus with very thin pads. flushed burgundy-red, especially in the new growth and when yellow in the center, with green Monstrose cactus grows from random 12”h Í $2.00—2.5” pot middles and pinkish red edges. points and is covered in knobby bumps in full sun. Winters well in the house. Does not like to dry out. A042 Prickly Pear, 72–84”h Í∏ $10.00—1 gal. pot Small yellow flowers may bloom and whorls. Likes warm temperatures in the summer, but it’s the varie- in winter; excellent for a windowsill Variegated Treeform Brush Cherry, Topiary Eugenia myrtifolia gated leaves you really want. garden. They prefer filtered light and Opuntia monacantha variegata If you ever wanted to have one of those topiaries that are made 24–36”h ∏ dry conditions. Two varieties will be Í¥ Multiple green and cream marbled flat up of spheres of small leaves, here’s your chance. Tall and nar- A021 Zwartkop—Dark purple (seem- available. 12”h $5.00—3.5” pot pads Prefers morning sun. To 72”h Í Í∏ row, they make an elegant statement. ingly black) rosettes. Sounds sin- Crassula Crassula $9.00—6” pot ister, but actually the plant has an $17.00—6” pot: $39.00—3 gal. pot: Good container plants that thrive on A043 Rose Pincushion A004 Two -spheres ß A005 Three-spheres ß amusing if somewhat dramatic personality that garden visitors neglect. Most prefer to be out of the Mammillaria zeilmanniana hottest noonday sun. Over-winter Elephant Ears tropical aroids are always attracted to. One of the most prolific bloomers Í indoors. Í∏ Easy to grow and over-winter indoors. Thrives in full sun and 36–48”h among this group of spherical cactus. Í∏Óç $3.00—2.5” pot: moist soil, but does well in shade, too. A022A African Milk Bush Avoid strong sun inside or out. 3”h A028 E.T.’s Fingers, C. ovata ◊— Í∏ $10.00—6” pot ◊ $3.00—2.5” pot Synadenium grantii Deep green 2” leaves with red tips A006 Black Magic ß , Colocasia —Dramatic dusty purplish black Large succulent from east central Africa that look otherworldly. May pro- A044 Silver Sticks foliage. 36–72”h with leaves in apple green splashed duce tiny, pink, daisy-like flowers Calocephalus brownii A007 Blue Hawaii, Colocasia ß—Vibrant blue-purple veins and with maroon. Inconspicuous flowers. in late winter. Also called Hobbit’s Very cool...no leaves, but it looks like margins on green leaves. Stems and the veins on the Easy to take care of, but will drop its Pipe, Gollum, and Shrek Plant. silver sticks! Wait until you see it. underside of the leaves are burgundy. 48”h ¥ lower leaves to tell you it’s being over 18–24”h 8–12”h Í∏ ç $2.00—2.5” pot A008 Coffee Cups, Colocasia ß—Glossy olive green leaves with or under-watered. Up to 20’ tall in the A030 Assorted—Crassula range in size ◊ dark purple-black stems, beautifully cupped so that the tropics, and will grow several inches a from less than an inch in height to A045 Squill, Silver leaves catch the rain. 36–60”h month, but in a container with well- many feet. Ledebouria socialis $15.00—5.25” pot: drained soil it will stay a manageable Violacea—Pear-shaped above-ground A031 Dish Garden ß A009 Mayan Mask, Alocasia ◊—Giant shiny green leaves size here. Be very careful to avoid the succulent bulbs from South Africa. One with wavy edges and pale veins display purple-maroon caustic sap which does not blister right Four succulent or cactus plants in a bulb can produce many daughter bulbs undersides, especially in the new foliage which emerges away, but hours later. 48–72”h Í¥ self-contained desert garden for a sunny until the original is surrounded, giving Í upright. Grows quickly. Prefers afternoon shade. 72–96”h $5.00—3.5” pot window. Cute! the entire little plant an intriguing fam- A010 Thai Giant ◊ $9.00—4” ceramic pot , Colocasia —Blue-green 60” leaves with pale A022B Aloe, Fancy Aloe spp. ily-of-cute-aliens look. The 4–6” lance- veins, a powdery haze, and slightly ruffled edges. Turns and Echeveria Echeveria shaped leaves vary a lot in color and nods in a light breeze on thick gray-blue stems. Grows fast. Your choice from a variety of the desert pattern, but are generally mottled green Rosette-forming succulents in a range Likes fertilizer: “Feed me, Seymour.” 84–108”h natives with long, thick, spiked leaves. and silver with burgundy undersides. of colors, shapes and textures. Mexican Well-drained soil. Excellent in contain- Summer flower spikes have many tiny A011 Ginger, Variegated Shell Alpinia zerumbet Í∏ ¥ native. Í∏ ç¥ ers or as a houseplant. 12–36”h green-white flowers. Usually kept in its Var ieg at a —Striking yellow stripes on dark green leaves. $3.00—2.5” pot $3.00—2.5” pot: own small container so you can see it Fragrant white flowers tinged pink with yellow lips and red A032 Assorted—Your choice of up close. 6–10”h ∏Ó $6.00—3.5” pot Í∏ A023 Cactus, Feather throats. 48”h $11.00—1 quart pot interesting echeverias. Mammilaria plumosa Stonecrop Sedum Hawaiian Ti Cordyline $3.00—3.5” pot: Masses of soft white feathery spines These stonecrops are not hardy here, Íç A033 Perle von Nurnberg ß—Like Striking color and texture for a large container. make this one of the friendliest and but are so beautiful you’ll want to have pink roses growing directly out of $14.00—5.25” pot most beautiful cactus plants. White them in your containers. Í flowers with strong sweet scent. Low, the ground. 9”h A012 Electric Pink, C. banksii ß—Slim bright pink leaves with $3.00—2.5” pot dense mounds. 6”h by 16”w Í a ribbon of maroon in the center beg to be paired with col- Jade Tree Crassula ovata A046 Mediterranean, S. cepaea—Spikes $3.00—2.5” pot ors like chartreuse or orange. Winter indoors. 24–48”h Jade trees are generally kept as house of pinky-white, star-like flowers A013 Renegade, C. banksii x australis —Distinct tight clump- A024 Cactus, Paraguayan plants, but they appreciate a trip out- and whorled leaves. From all former with arching dark purple to nearly black foliage Ball Gymnocalycium friedrichii side in the warm months. Thick around the Mediterranean Sea. and a glossy lacquered finish. 24”h branches with smooth, rounded, fleshy ∫˝ ‰¥ Excellent for a window with filtered 2–3”h leaves. Clusters of small scented white $19.00—3 gal. pot: sunlight Allow to dry out before water- $4.00—3.5” pot: ß or pink star-like flowers. Í∏ A014 Red Sister, C. terminalis —Leaves are plum and deep ing. Keep dry and warm in winter. A047 Fine Gold Leaf ß—Trailing char- burgundy with neon pink. A variety of the plant that is tra- 4”h ∏¥ $4.00—2.5” pot $9.00—6” pot: treuse foliage with tiny leaves. ditionally used for grass skirts. Syn. C. fruticosa. 36–72”h A034 Variegated ß—36”h Drought tolerant and suited to A025 Cactus, Peanut containers. 2–3”h See also CABBAGE PALM, NEW ZEALAND, page 33 Echinopsis chamaecereus $12.00—8” pot: A035 Classic ß—The classic jade $5.00—4” pot: A015 Hibiscus, Tropical Braided Hibiscus ß Cute, densely branched and ribbed cac- plant. Good as a bonsai or grown A048 Lemon Coral, S. rupestre ß— tus from Argentina. Numerous peanut- Sunny City series—Large blooms with crepe-paper-like petals to reach shrub proportions. May Spiky chartreuse foliage. Very like offsets along the stems will root and glossy foliage. Three stems braided to form a small tree. flower during the winter months. vigorous. 6–10”h ∫Ç˝ ‰¥ Available in a range of colors, and they should be blooming at the easily. In late spring, 1–2” red-orange 36”h Í sale, so you can choose the one you like. 36–48”h flowers bloom. Moderate water and A036 Mini, clump ß—Diminutive, but A050 Succulents, Assorted $15.00—6” pot light shade in summer. In winter, let instead of a single tree form, it Choose the ones that you like from this A016 Mandevilla, Red Mandevilla rest in a cool location with very little comes in a clump. 18–48”h mix of trailing and upright succulents. Í Large trumpet-shaped blooms for a completely tropical look. water. A great cactus for beginners. $3.00—2.5” pot 4–6”h Í $3.00—2.5” pot A037 Lawyer’s Tongue On a 30” trellis. Best in a sunny position, but tolerates partial A051 Zebra Plant shade. Í ◊ Gasteria sp. $15.00—6” pot A026 Cactus, Smooth Haworthia attenuata ß Unknown species Aloe relative whose thick, strap-shaped A017 Snake Plant Sansevieria trifasciata leaves spiral into a rosette with age. Rosettes of spiky leaves banded or spot- The classic houseplant with upright spears of green. A great Thin smooth paddle-shaped pads that Scapes of sack-like blossoms appear in ted with white. Greenish-white flowers. vertical accent in a summer container. Unkillable. Up to 36” cluster in every direction appear to have summer. Wonderful house plant; likes 6”h ∏ $3.00—2.5” pot ∏Ó $9.00—5.25” pot no spines, but do have tiny ones. afternoon shade outdoors. 3–6”h Í∏ Grown for thousands of years as a fruit $3.00—2.5” pot A018 Princess Flower Tibouchina grandiflora ◊ crop, its tender young pads are also eat- Rich Blue—Huge dark green velvety leaves and large panicles of 3” violet-blue flowers. Will continue to bloom indoor all winter. 42–48”h Í $15.00—5.25” pot 32 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Annual Flowers Key Ageratum Ageratum Baby Blue Eyes Nemophila Begonia, Rex Begonia rex Í Full sun Fuzzy flower heads in attractive umbels. Easy to grow. Bouncy, dainty, five-petal cupped flowers. Appreciates Brilliantly colored leaves with relatively inconspicuous ∏ Part sun/part shade Seeds eaten by finches. Deer resistant. Í∏∫ afternoon shade or dappled shade: its botanical name flowers. Grown for the foliage. Also makes an excellent Í∏Ó熥 Ó Shade $5.00—4” pot: means it loves the woodland. Grows quickly and blooms houseplant. A052 Patina Purple ß profusely in spring. Reseeds. West coast native. 4–8”h $5.00—4” pot: —Clusters of button flowers in ∏‰ Moonlight ◊ Ω Good for bees shades of purple, especially a deep reddish pur- A089 —Striking silvery white leaves ple. Buds and leaves also purplish. Good heat tol- $2.00—4 plants in a pack: that are sure to glow in the night. The undersides ı Bird food source erance so blooms all summer. 10–12”h A070 Five Spot, N. maculata ◊ß—Delicate purple take on a lovely, deep maroon tone. 12–18”h ∫ Butterfly-friendly ◊ $5.00—6 plants in a pack: veins and a large purple spot at the tip of each A090 Rothko —Intense magenta centers with ˙ Hummingbird-friendly A053 Blue Horizon ß—Lavender-blue. Tall, vigorous, petal. dramatic deep purple embracing the leaves. Penny Black ◊ß and good for cutting. 20–30”h A071 , N. menziesii —Penny-sized 12–18”h ç Attractive foliage at .75”, these saucer-shaped, deep purple to black A091 Strawberry Lime ◊—Rich strawberry edges Ç Culinary Alyssum, Sweet Lobularia maritima flowers have scalloped silver-white edges. From and centers with pale lime green in between. spring to August, blooms cover the compact, Large impressive serrated leaves. 12–18”h ç ´ Edible flowers Easy to grow. Forms a thick carpet of tiny flowers, so ˝ wonderfully fragrant that it is well worth stooping to feathery foliage. Good for edging. Fun to plant in $9.00—5.25” pot: Ground cover a container with five-spot.  smell them. Perfect for edging or overhanging a sunny A092 Escargot ß—Deeply spiraled leaves marked in Medicinal wall. Good in containers. 3–5”h Í∫ ˜ A072 Baby Jump Up Mecardonia ß bands of silver and green curl in on themselves Minnesota native like the shell of a snail. 6–12”h $2.00—4 plants in a pack: Gold Dust—Add some sizzle to your containers. ‰ Rock garden ß A054 Easter Basket Mix —Pink, purple and white. Petite, bright yellow flowers cover this trailing plant ß Begonia, Tuberous Begonia hybrida A055 Purple from May to October. Very heat tolerant. 2–5”h by † Cold-sensitive: ß Shade lover with huge flowers. Usually grown as an A056 Rose 16”w Í $5.00—4” pot keep above 40°F A057 White ß annual, but the tubers can be stored over winter and ¥ Bachelor’s Buttons Centaurea cyanus restarted indoors in late winter. 8–14”h Í∏Ó¥ Toxic to humans Amaranth, Ornamental Amaranthus ß Saturday restock Long strong stems ideal for cut flowers. Easy to grow, $3.00—3.5” pot: Tall, bushy plants with deeply colored leaves. Drought- it makes a beautiful contrast to brighter hued plants. A093 Orange ß resistant. The leaves and seeds are high in protein. Only the petals are edible. Í∏ ´ A094 Red ß Height depends on soil and exposure. Reseeds. Í∏† ß $2.00—4 plants in a pack: A095 Rose A096 Salmon (apricot) ß $1.50—2.5” pot: A073 Blue Boy ß—Double blooms in a stunning ß A097 White ß A058 Velvet Curtains, A. cruentis —Intense show of shade of blue. 30”h A098 Yellow ß shining crimson foliage topped by curving bur- A074 Midnight ß—Striking, nearly black, fluffy dou- gundy fronds like a jester’s cap. Dramatic cut ble blooms. 36”h $5.00—4” pot: flowers. 60”h ¥ A099 Champagne ◊—Large and fully double blos- Bacopa Sutera cordata $2.00—4 plants in a pack: soms with a soft apricot coloring. Cascades. Trailing, great for containers. Í∏ A059 Pygmy Torch, A. hypochondriacus—Dark crimson Begonia, Wax Begonia semperflorens 12” flower spikes and burgundy-toned foliage. $3.00—3.5” pot: Great for sculpting with colors. One of the most versa- What makes this poor plant a hypochondriac? A075 White ß—Tiny white flowers. Drought tolerant. tile plants—use them for bedding, edging, hanging The species name is from the Greek for “below” 12”h baskets, window boxes, patio containers, or as a house (hypo) and “cartilege” (chondos) meaning “below $4.00—4” pot: Í∏¥ the ribs” where the ancients believed melancholy plant. Easy to grow. 6–12”h A076 Great Dark Pink ß—Dark pink flowers. Disease to originate. This plant does have moody colors! $2.00—4 plants in a pack: and heat resistant. 4–8”h 20–24”h A100 Cocktail Vodka ß—Bronze leaves, red flowers. A077 Great Pink Ring ß—Light pink flowers with A101 Super Olympia Pink ß—Green leaves, pink $5.00—6 plants in a pack: purple centers 5”h A060 Tricolor Splendens Perfecta, A. tricolor ß— flowers. $4.00—4.5” pot: Super Olympia White ß Very colorful leaves of rich red, yellow and bright A102 —Green leaves, white A078 Blue ß—Blue flowers. 12”h green. Early. 36–72”h flowers. $5.00—4” pot: See MORE AMARANTHS in vegetables, page 23 A103 Bells of Ireland Moluccella laevis ß Plants A079 Gulliver White ß—Extra large white flowers. Graceful flower spikes are covered with pale green, del- Angel Mist Angelonia angustifolia Vigorous grower. 6–10”h icately veined, bell-shaped calyxes. Superb in fresh or marked Great garden performer, thriving in heat and wet or dry A080 Bat Face Cuphea llavea dried arrangements. 20–24”h Í∏ conditions. Beautiful .75” blooms like tiny orchids or Unique red flowers with dark purple and black mark- $2.00—4 plants in a pack snapdragons. Excellent in containers. Í∏ with ings resemble the face of a bat (if you use your imagi- A104 Bird’s Eyes Gilia tricolor ß $3.00—3.5” pot: nation). Mexican native. Heat tolerant. 18–24”h Í A061 Serena Lavender ß—Masses of lavender ∫˙ $2.50—2.5” pot Chocolate-scented! Lavender and white trumpet- blooms open on plentiful long, elegant stems all shaped half-inch flowers with gold and violet throats summer. 10–12”h A081 Begonia, Art Hodes Begonia and blue stamens. Feathery foliage. Prefers dry soil. Í Ω A062 Serena Purple ß—Purple and pink bicolor. Dainty white flowers a foot above the very large, tex- 12–18”h $2.00—4 plants in a pack 10–12”h tured velvety red leaves. Wonderful for larger shaded A105 Black Varnish Pseuderanthemum ß containers or window boxes. Attractive even when it’s Angel’s Trumpet Datura not blooming. 24”h ∏Ó ¥ $8.00—3.5” pot Love dramatic “black” plants? This glossy foliage is the are good Bushy plants covered with huge trumpet-shaped blackest we’ve seen. Pink flowers may peek from blooms. Give it plenty of space. Í∫¥ Begonia, Bolivian Begonia boliviensis underneath the foliage. Bring inside for the winter. Attractive serrated leaves are shaped like wings and 18–24”h ∏ $4.00—4” pot $3.00—3.5” pot: for bees will cascade over walls or baskets. Season-long blooms. A063 Beej, D. inoxia ß—Unique fuzzy foliage, large, Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta Can be brought inside, dormant, for the winter. ∏Ó¥ upfacing, creamy white flowers. From India. Intriguing varieties that are not reliably hardy here in $4.00—4” pot: $6.00—4.5” pot: Minnesota, so we treat them as annuals, although they A082 Bonfire Orange ß—Eye-catching profusion of A064 Purple—“Hose in hose” double purple blooms. may give a repeat performance next year. Great for cut red-orange flowers. Í∏∫¥ 36”h flowers. 20–24”h A083 Bonfire Scarlet ß A065 White—Single blooms. 36”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack: $5.00—4” pot: A106 Cherokee Sunset ß—3–4” double or semi-dou- See the UPRIGHT ANGEL’S TRUMPET, page 31 ◊ß A084 Bon Bon Cherry —Showy, double, cherry ble blooms in yellow, orange, bronze and Artichoke Cynara red flowers in summer and autumn, with long, mahogany. Striking architectural plants. Í´ narrow, toothed, dark green leaves. 12”h A107 Cherry Brandy ß—The first red-flowered black- A085 Bonfire Chocolate Red—Red 2” flowers, stand $3.00—3.5” pot: eyed Susan. Multiple stems produce 3-4” flowers out against the dark plum-chocolate leaves. in shades of an unusual muted cherry-red with a A066 Globe, C. scolymus ‘Imperial Star’, ß—A special ◊ß A086 Crackling Fire Pink —Rich pink blooms, dark brown eye. variety for northern gardens. Don’t harvest the semi-trailing summer through fall. Compact. Can bud: let them bloom. The otherworldly purple be over-wintered indoors dark and dry. 12”h A108 Bloodleaf Iresine ´ flower is worth the sacrifice. 48”h Lightly puckered burgundy leaves. Vigorous, easy, and A087 Begonia, Gryphon Begonia A067 Moroccan, C. baetica ssp. maroccana—Artichoke appreciative of afternoon shade. Used by Hmong cooks drama without artichoke size. Magenta buds open Deeply cut black foliage is lined and marbled with to flavor an invigorating soup. 36”h ∏ç to blue-violet flowers. Gray-green spiny foliage shiny silver. Copper flower spikes. Enjoys being out- $3.00—4” pot resists deer and drought. 18”h side for the summer. 14–36”h ∏¥ $5.00—4” pot A109 Blue Shrimp Plant ß Pilea microphylla A068 Artillery Plant A088 Begonia, Raquel Wood Begonia R.W. Cerinthe major purpurescens Teensy delicate-looking succulent leaves on arching Named for the woman who was the first director of Kiwi Blue—Little-known bushy annual with blue stems. Tiny greenish flowers may bloom for you and Friends School. Green leaves with dark brown edges foliage and myriad purple flowers. Lasts well into fall. shoot pollen. When indoors, prefers humidity and and marks, pink to rose flowers. (Kusler 1961) 12–18”h Í $2.00—3.5” pot bright indirect light. From south of the border and way 12”h ∏Ó $4.00—3.5” pot south of the border. 8–12”h ∏ $3.00—3.5” pot A110 Butterfly Bush Buddleia A069 Aster, Pot and Patio Mix Aster ß Attraction—The closest to red so far in butterfly bush. May come back after a mild winter. Some of Large, frilly flowers in a mix of colors. 8”h Í∏ ∫ these survived for years near the heated foundation on $2.00—4 plants in a pack the south side of Friends School. 55”h ÍΩ $3.00—3.5” pot Tuberous Begonia www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 33 We accept cash, checks, Amex, Annual Flowers Visa, MasterCard & Discover Butterfly Flower Asclepias curassavica Calendula Calendula officinalis Canna continued From South America. Strong stems hold up umbels of Daisies whose petals can be used in salads. Cold-toler- $6.00—5” pot: brightly colored flowers very attractive to butterflies. ant, providing non-stop color from spring through first A132 Achira, C. edulis—An edible canna, once an Excellent cut flowers. 28–40”h Í∏∫Ω¥ frost. May reseed. Í∏Ç´∫ essential crop of the Incas. Super-vigorous roots $5.00—6 plants in a pack: $5.00—6 plants in a pack: are still used as food in the Andes and are the A111 Silky Deep Red ß—Dark red with orange. A122 Maya Orange ◊ß—Rich orange petals are source of arrowroot starch in Australia. Roots can A112 Silky Gold ß—Golden yellow. densely layered around a dark-brown center, be roasted like a potato. Peeled stems and young ß resembling shingles or bird feathers. 18–20”h shoots can be stir-fried as a green vegetable A113 Cabbage Palm, New Zealand A123 Neon ß—This showstopper has ultra-double resembling bamboo shoots. Edible red and yel- Cordyline australis flowers, glowing in brilliant orange edged in bur- low-orange 2.5” flowers are attractive in salads. Red Sensation—Spiky sub-tropical tree is a showy gundy. 24”h 48–72”h Ç´ plant with clusters of arching, sword-like leaves. $8.00—1 gal. pot: Íç Canna Canna Caladium Bronzy red leaves. 36”h $14.00—6” pot A133 Song’s ß—Red leaves and small red flowers. Grown for its tropical effect with beautiful blooms in See HAWAIIAN TI, page 31 Selected by a local Hmong grower. 48–60”h ç summer and fall. Excellent planted in groups, in mixed Cabbage, Flowering Brassica oleracea borders or rising out of containers. Dig clumps in fall A134 Cardoon Cynara cardunculus Colorful flowering cabbages last into winter. Edible, and store in a frost-free location until ready to replant Plant it for its fabulous architectural good looks. You’ll Í too! An easy to grow ornamental annual that has its in spring. enjoy its bold stalks of huge silver-green prickly serrat- brightest color when the nights are cool. Frost toler- $3.00—3.5” pot: ed leaves. It is extremely cold tolerant and will survive lant. Plant in full sun for best color. Í∏Ç´ A124 Tropical Red ß—The Tropical series all have in the garden into December if kept well watered. The ç edible leaf stalks taste like artichoke. 60”h ÍÇ $2.00—4 plants in a pack: compact size and large blooms. 30”h ß $6.00—1 quart pot A114 Chidori Red ß—Deep red center, purple outer A125 Tropical Salmon —Compact size, large leaves. 8–12”h blooms, and ready flowering. 30”h A135 Caribbean Copper Plant A126 Tropical Scarlet Bronze ß—Rich scarlet flow- A115 Glamour Red ◊ß—The first glossy flower- Euphorbia cotinifolia ing kale has bright leaf color shining through ers over dramatic bronze-burgundy foliage on a Burgundy Wine—Doesn’t look like much at the sale, without kale’s usual waxy finish. Slow to bolt. dwarf plant. 18–30”h ß but grows quickly into a smokebush-like plant with The first ever ornamental kale AAS winner. 12”h A127 Tropical Yellow —Compact size, large striking dark-red foliage. Useful for height in mixed A116 Nagoya Mix ß—Highly fringed leaves, early blooms, and ready flowering. 30”h containers, but also in the garden where it provides bloomer. 8”h $6.00—1 quart pot: great contrast. Bring it in for the winter; grows quickly A117 Peacock Red ß—Red shades, feathery leaves. Australia A128 —Shiny, burgundy-black foliage and into a small tree with age. May get as tall as 48” in the 6”h orange-red flowers. Works well as a “black” back- first season. Í∏ $3.00—3.5” pot A118 Peacock White ß—Lacy white over green. ground that makes other garden flowers stand Strikingly intricate. 6–12”h out. Over-winter inside in its pot rather than A136 Cassia, Popcorn ß A119 Purple Pigeon ß—Greenish purple outer leaves storing its roots dry. 60”h ç Cassia didymobotrya with a red center and round heads. 12–18”h $6.00—5.25” pot: Fast growing, graceful, feathery shrub from Africa with A120 Victoria Pigeon ß—Variegated green and white A129 King Humbert, Red ß—Deep burgundy and yellow flowers over long season. It smells exactly like outer leaves with a pale pink center. 12–18”h green leaves vary from almost chocolate to deep buttered popcorn if you rub the leaves or if a breeze A121 Caladium, Assorted Caladium ß green with red veins and edges: orange-red flow- blows through it. Rounded shape. 48”h by 36”w Í ç $10.00—6” pot Large leaves unfold in shades of red, pink, green, and ers. 72”h King Humbert, Yellow ß white, providing color in shade. The hotter and more A130 —Buttery yellow flow- humid it gets, the better caladium looks, provided ers with a splash of orange. Apple-green foliage. water is available. Varieties: Frieda Hemple (red), aka ‘Florence Vaughn’ 48–72”h Wyoming ß White Queen (white and pink), Candidum (white), A131 —Bright but soft orange blossoms ∏ with extremely dark red foliage for striking con- Freida Halderman (pink), Florida Elise (pink). 24”h ç †ç¥ $9.00—6” pot trast. 48–60”h

Canna Coleus Solenostemon scutellarioides ç† Coleus comes in a wide variety of leaf colors $5.00—4” pot (continued): $3.00—3.5” pot (continued): $5.00—4” pot (continued): and shapes. Easy to grow. Also grown as a A155 Honey Crisp ◊ß—Pale gold leaves A164 Tilt a Whirl ß—Swirling petticoat A175 Pink Ruffles ◊—Hot pink leaves house plant and easily propagated from cut- flecked with green have rose edges and leaves of red, purple and light green with jagged edges of cream, green and tings. Did you know it’s also known as Flame undersides. Develops a rose blush with with frilly edges tipped in yellow. pink. 18”h Nettle? more sun. 18–30”h Named for the carnival ride made in A176 Sedona ß—Beautiful southwestern For Shade Faribault, Minnesota. 10–14”h bronze. Don’t miss it! 12–18”h For Sun ß Bring some excitement to a shady corner. The A177 Smallwood’s Driveway — These coleus varieties can take full or part $3.00—4 plants in a pack: colorful leaves are useful planted under trees Multicolored purple and warm tones, sun, and often have more vivid colors with A165 Versa Lime ß—Chartreuse to pale where little else will grow. ∏Ó†ç with deeply scalloped leaves. (And it more sun. Í∏ green. 30”h ç really was discovered in a driveway.) $2.00—4 plants in a pack: 12–18”h $2.00—4 plants in a pack: $4.00—3.5” pot: ß A144 Carefree Mix ß—Oak-leaf shape. A178 Wasabi —Large chartreuse leaves A156 Black Dragon ß—Red leaves with a A166 Florida Sun Rose ◊ß—Large rose 10–14”h with serrated edges. Retains bright color purple-black edge. Compact with large leaves with green to yellow splotching in A145 Wizard Jade ß—Heart-shaped leaves throughout season. Upright habit. lobed leaves. 10–14”h the center of the leaf. Shorter than most are ivory with green margins. 12–14”h 18–28”h A157 Scarlet Poncho ß—Large, heart- coleus. 10–12”h A146 Wizard Sunset ß—Large apricot-red shaped leaves are red with chartreuse Under the Sea ◊ leaves, heart-shaped with gold scalloped scalloped edges and flecks. Cascading. $4.00—4” pot: The fantastically complex and vividly colored edges. 12–14”h A167 Alabama Sunset ß—Rich cranberry ß 10–12”h foliage of this striking new series was devel- A147 Wizard Velvet Red —Burgundy red and burgundy with golden highlights. with darker markings and thin green oped by Canadian college students. Secondary $3.00—3.5” pot: 10–14”h leaflets resembling fingers or inkblots make margins. 10–14”h ß ß A158 Eleanor —Red-pink-coral over green. A168 Beauty of Lyon —Lance-shaped leaf each leaf look like a sea creature. “We have Almost iridescent. A North Star intro- that goes from a green edge to bronze to $3.00—3.5” pot: the world’s weirdest coleus,” brags their pro- duction. 10–14”h an intense coral center. Bushy in habit. A148 Chocolate Lime Splash ß—Yellow fessor. The lacy leaves were bred to be quite A159 Gold Star ◊ß—Intense yellow- 18–24”h green with scattered patches of very tough and flowering has been suppressed. green color with tiny, irregular red vein- A169 Stained Glass ß—Hot pink center, dark purple. 12”h Royalties support the college horticultural ing. Scalloped edges. 15” radiating out into a dark edge. 12–18”h Í∏ A149 Molten Lava ß—Red on red pizzazz. program. 15–18”h A160 Henna ß—Serrated chartreuse-copper 24–36”h leaves that curl slightly to show bur- $4.00—4.5” pot: $6.00—4.5” pot: A150 Quack ß—Duckfoot leaves have a gold gundy underneath. Looks great with A170 Trailing Queen ß—Deep purple trail- A179 Bone Fish background blotched with maroon, —Like little fish skeletons. purple, orange, or other hot colors. An ing coleus with a lacy green border and a bronze and green. A North Star intro- Deeply cut, long slender red-pink leaves introduction from Costa Rica. 18–24”h shock of hot pink in the center of the duction. 8–10”h with lime-gold tips. A161 Landscape Aurora ◊—Rusty red to textured leaf. Heirloom variety that has A180 Electric Coral—Cute, deeply lobed, been popular since the Victorian era. $4.00—4.5” pot: almost brown small leafed variety, very cherry red leaves rimmed with lime. 8”h A151 Kong Mosaic ß—Each leaf flaunts a dense and full with small lobed leaves. A181 Gold Anemone—Frilly burgundy-pur- 10–12”h ple edges on large chartreuse leaves unique pattern of green, red and cream. $5.00—4” pot: A162 Nancy’s Choice ß—Very frilly leaves with “tails.” 22”h A173 Big Red Judy ß—Screaming red dap- A152 Kong Red ß—Extremely large leaves. in dark red, green and yellow. Bushy A182 Langostino—Orange-red diamond- habit and purple stems. Like a leafy car- pled with golden orange on its large shaped leaves with a heavy fringe of Performs best in full shade. 22”h leaves. Vicky says, “This mama could A153 Kong Rose ß—Extremely large leaves. nival. 24–30”h lime-gold look like the fanciest possible A163 Pink Chaos ◊ß stop traffic.” It is best in full sun, vigor- 22”h —Blazing pink, nar- goldfish. row weeping leaves with thin green ruf- ous, and has great heat and humidity A183 Lime Shrimp—Heavily scalloped, dra- tolerance. 36”h $5.00—4” pot: fled margins and some cream and matic lime and dark purple leaves have A174 Mariposa—Spanish for “butterfly.” A154 Giant Chocolate ◊—Deeply veined bronze maroon patterns near the edges. an extra long “tail” at the tip. 6–8” rich dark purple leaves with and scalloped edged leaves and stems Compact habit. Might appreciate some A184 Red Coral—Petite fuchsia-red leaves vibrant crimson pink edges drape down are a rich burgundy brown. Mounding afternoon shade. 6–8”h that are practically all lobes have green to display the colors. 24–32”h habit. 18–24”h and yellow edges. Could almost pass for a flower. 34 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Amex, Annual Flowers Visa, MasterCard & Discover Key Castor Bean Ricinus communis Cosmos continued Í Full sun Stunning tropical foliage. The entire plant is very poi- $2.00—4 plants in a pack (continued): ∏ Part sun/part shade sonous, particularly the seeds, which should be A193 Sea Shells Mix ß—Very early blooms with Ó Shade removed before they ripen. Grow in fertile, well- tubular petals, unique. 36–48”h drained soil. It really can get as tall as noted in one A194 Sensation Mix ß—Large (4-6”) flowers, semi- summer: it’s a great way to have a “tree” without the double. 36–48”h Ω Good for bees expense or the commitment! Í¥ A195 Sonata White ß—Yellow-eyed white blooms. ı Bird food source $3.00—4” pot: 20–24”h ∫ Butterfly-friendly A137 New Zealand Purple ß—Giant dark bronze- $5.00—6 plants in a pack: ˙ Hummingbird-friendly purple leaves with a metallic sheen. Cream-col- A196 Double Click Mix ß—Bred in France for cutting ored flowers develop into purple prickly seed gardens. Large, frilly double and semi-double ç Attractive foliage pods that match the foliage. 72–96”h flowers in rosy-red, pink, and white with golden Ç A138 Zanzibar ß—Largest of all the castor bean Culinary centers. Lacy foliage, very easy to grow. 48”h Single- plants with green leaves up to 36” wide. You’ll be ◊ß ´ Edible flowers A197 Pink Popsicles —Candy pinks to plums flowered amazed at how big this guy gets in one ˝ Ground cover mix of dwarf crested, anemone, single and pom- Dahlia Minnesota summer. Can’t be beat for cost per pom flowered cosmos. 14–18”h  Medicinal square inch. 120”h A198 Rubenza ß—New from Holland. Deep red flow- ˜ Minnesota native $4.00—4.5” pot: ers that fade to rose red. Fleuroselect Novelty ‰ Rock garden A139 Carmencita ß—8” decorative leaves are a deep award. 24–48”h Dahlia red-bronze and the flowers are electric rose. A199 Cosmos, Chocolate † Cold-sensitive: 48–72”h Tender perennial whose tubers can be dug and keep above 40°F Cosmos atrosanguineus stored in a cold but frost-free basement. A140 Chilean Bell Flower ß Velvety, maroon flowers with the scent of chocolate. ¥ Toxic to humans Nolana humifusa Tuberous roots can be over-wintered in a cool storage A206 Bishop’s Children Mix ß ß Saturday restock Lavender-blue funnel-shaped 1” flowers from the area. 24–36”h Í∏ ∫Ω $2.50—2.5” pot Be surprised by single to semi-double bicolored or blended shades that can be red, pink, yellow, Andes are painted with lilac-black streaks in the cen- Cosmos, Dwarf Cosmos sulphureus ters. Creeps and cascades. Blooms until frost. Likes orange, peach, or fuchsia. Foliage and stems are well-drained soil. 12–18”h ͉ Very easy to grow. Masses of blooms. Very heat and dark purple. 28–36”h Í $2.00—3.5” pot drought tolerant. Í∏´∫Ω $2.00—4 plants in a pack Cactus $2.00—4 plants in a pack: ß Í A141 Cigar Flower Cuphea cyanea A200 Kenikura ◊ß—Orange to yellow flowers. Spidery flowers. Good for containers. 24–32”h Caribbean Sunset—Orange tubular flowers with yel- Petals are used in Indonesian cuisine for a food $7.00—bareroot low faces and purple ears, and dark green leaves with garnish. 36”h A207 Park Princess ◊—Blush pink to vibrant red stems. Very heat tolerant, it is good for humming- A201 Limara Lemon ß—Large, semi-double yellow coral rose 4” double pointed ray flowers. birds and needs no dead-heading. 18–24”h Í∫˙ blooms on compact, well-branched plants. 12”h Prolific rebloomer. $4.00—4” pot A208 Purple Gem ◊—Vibrant fuchsia-purple Cotton Gossypium herbaceum A142 Cineraria Pericallis ß 6” flowers with long spiky petals. Blooms Showy plants both in flowers and foliage. Beautiful, from summer to frost. Nice foliage. Senetti Blue Bi-color—Electric blue and white 3” yellow, whorled hibiscus-like flowers become fluffy daisies with black centers make a great filler in spring cotton bolls in fall. The names refer to the color of the A209 Dark Night ß containers. Will rebloom if cut back. Try them with fluff. Í Dahlinova Hypnotica—Maroon (almost black) orange or yellow flowers, or with “black” foliage. $2.00—3.5” pot: double blooms with dark green foliage. 12–14”h 15–23”h Í∏ ¥ $5.00—4” pot Í A202 Egyptian Green ◊ß—Pale green cotton. $5.00—4” pot A143 Cockscomb Celosia argentea cristata ß 36–48”h A210 Decorative ◊ Plants A203 Tan ◊ß—Tan to brown cotton bolls. 48”h Amigo Mix—Drought tolerant and easy to grow. Very Procyon—Brilliant red and gold 4" blooms, eye-catching. Bold colors of red, pink and yellow. 6”h Cup Flower Nierembergia caerulea 20–30 at a time, makes this a tropical sunset in marked ͆ $2.00—4 plants in a pack the garden. Great for cutting. Deer-resistant. Compact plants covered with starry blooms all summer. Í Coleus see box, page 33 Spreading. Needs well-drained soil and hot sun. Í Needs staking. 36–48”h with $7.00—Bareroot each Copperleaf Acalypha wilkensiana $2.00—4 plants in a pack: A204 Blue Mountain ß—Lavender-blue. 6”h Figaro Spectacular variations of color wherever it is planted. A205 Mont Blanc ß—White. 6”h Double blooms. Í∏ Heat tolerant. Í∏¥ $2.00—3.5” pot: $2.50—2.5” pot: Dahlia see box, this page Ω A211 Orange ß—12–16”h A185 Copperleaf ß—The leaves turn more coppery Daisy, Blue-Eyed Arctotis A212 Violet ß—12–16”h the more sun they receive. In filtered or partial Sassy, heat-loving daisies. Cool-tolerant, with contrast- shade, the leaves have more purple, mauve, and $2.00—4 plants in a pack: ing silver foliage. Great for mixed containers or the pink tones. 24–48”h ç A213 Mix ß—Yellow, orange, red, gold, white, are good garden. Í $6.00—3.5” pot: violet. 12–16”h $5.00—4” pot: A186 Chocolate Thunder ◊ß—Broad heart- ß◊ for bees A221 Cherry Frost ß—Intense red daisies with a A214 Fireworks shaped undulating bronze-purple leaves with golden eye stand out against cool silver foliage. Dahlia variabilis pinkish veins and an irregular fine-tooth comb 10–16”h A surprise when it blooms. Streaky, stripy petals edge. More olive green with more shade. 36–48”h A223 Pumpkin Pie ß—Orange with a dark eye ringed of these daisy-like dahlias can be different combi- $6.00—4.5” pot: with yellow. 18–24”h nations of fuchsia, orange, yellow, red, cherry, or A187 Kilauea ◊ —Dark green to bronze-purple ß cream. Bushy and compact, blooming June to elongated finely cut leaves bordered pink become A224 Daisy, Dahlberg frost. 16”h Í $5.00—6 plants in a pack even more colorful in summer. Colors also differ Thymophylla tenuiloba in different amounts of sunlight. Can over-winter A trailer with deeply divided, feathery leaves and a pro- Goldalia indoors. 36”h fusion of tiny yellow daisy flowers. The leaves have a The Goldalias are shorter than most dahlias, with $8.00—5.25” pot: pungent, lemony odor when crushed. Can be planted a flurry of contrasting whiskered petals at the cen- ter of the bloom. Í∏ A188 Fire Dragon ◊ß—Twisty, rounded foliage is in rock gardens or in pockets among paving stones or deep bronze-maroon with serrated bright pink patio blocks. It makes a great edging plant for well- $4.00—4” pot: Í˝‰ edges. 24–48”h drained sunny areas. 6–12”h A215 Orange ß—Deep orange-red outer petals; $5.00—6 plants in a pack yellow whiskers. 10–12”h Coreopsis Coreopsis tinctoria ß A225 Daisy, Gerbera Gerbera x hybrida ◊ A216 Rose —Deep pink flowers with white Hard to beat for long-lasting displays of blooms whiskers on a compact plant. 6–8”h Garvinea series throughout the summer. May reseed. Í —Fun, over-sized daisies, these will A217 Scarlet ß—Rounded red outer petals, soft be blooming at the sale so they’re great for Mother’s $5.00—6 plants in a pack: yellow whiskers around a bright yellow Day. Strong plants, intended for the flowerbed, that Mahogany Midget ß center. 10–12”h A189 —Superb mahogany-red flower spring to frost with 2" daisies in orange-red, dwarf strain. Plants are covered with masses of orange-yellow, red, and hot pink. Picking flowers A218 Happy Date Dahlia rich flowers all summer. 10–12”h encourages new growth, but twist the stems off at the Orange flowers with dark centers. Dark purple A190 Roulette ß—Golden inner petals form tiger base rather than cutting them. Don’t over-water. 18”h foliage showcases large single blossoms on tall, stripes on a deep mahogany daisy. 24–36”h Í $12.00—6” pot sturdy, wiry stems. 24–36” Í $5.00—4” pot See MORE COREOPSIS, pages 13 and 49 A226 Daisy, Snowland ß A219 Pompom Dahlia ◊ Cosmos Cosmos bipinnatus Chrysanthemum paludosum Natal—Very dark red, almost black, balls of rolled Very easy to grow. Daisy-like blooms, 3.5” across, all Charming dwarf plants with an abundance of sparkling petals. 36–48”h Í $7.00—Bareroot each summer. Excellent cut flowers. Prefers full sun and white classic daisies with bright yellow centers. Good ß◊ well-drained soil—great next to a hot alley—but toler- edging plant. 8–12”h Í¥$2.00—4 plants in a pack A220 Wild Red Dahlia coccinea ates part shade. Í∏∫Ω Abundant clear red 4” blooms, single and daisy- A227 Dusty Miller Senecio cineraria $2.00—4 plants in a pack: like, with yellow centers. Needs no staking. Silver Lace—Old-fashioned garden edging with silvery Deadhead to maintain continuous bloom until A191 Psyche Mix ß—Deep pink and burgundy. Slow foliage and interesting leaf shapes. 8”h Í∏ ¥ frost. 48”h by 24”w ÍΩ $3.00—4” pot to fade, semi-double. 36–48”h $2.00—4 plants in a pack A192 Rose Bonbon ß—Very double, blowsy pink blooms. 24–36”h Cosmos www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 35 Annual Flowers A228 Eucalyptus ◊ Four O’Clocks continued Gaura Gaura lindheimeri Eucalyptus macrocarpa $5.00—6 plants in a pack: Airy texture. Lovely mingling with traditional cottage A tree in its native Australian habitat, treated as an A243 Harlequin Mix ß—Bicolors, striations and garden flowers or in a container alongside burgundy or annual in Minnesota or wintered indoors. Drought streaks in showy flowers. 24”h pinkish foliage. They look delicate, but gaura are tolerant. Ghostly, powdery silver-blue-gray 2–5” A244 Limelight ß—Vivid fuchsia blooms and bright tough, easy plants. Long-blooming. Í elliptical leaves. Popular with flower arrangers. chartreuse foliage speckled with deep green $5.00—4” pot: Í¥ Fragrant. 24–36”h $5.00—4” pot flecks. 24”h A252 Belleza Dark Pink ß—Neat, compact plant with A245 Salmon Sunset—Fragrant salmon-orange flow- Falling Stars Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora red stems and buds that open to a waving display ers with a touch of pink. 24–36”h of beautiful pink flowers. 18”h Arching sprays of delicate, funnel-shaped blooms. A253 Rosy Jane ◊ß Í∏ Fuchsia, Trailing Fuchsia —Peppermint candy pink Over-winter by digging up and storing the corms. edges feather into the white centers of each petal. Globe Amaranth $3.00—3.5” pot: Brilliant color for shade. Great for window boxes or June–September. Goes on blooming lightly if A229 Lucifer—Robust bright red flowers on slightly the the garden. Can be over-wintered indoors, where ∏Ó∫˙ brought inside for the winter. 24–30”h arching, branched spikes add brilliance to any they flower well in low-light conditions. garden. Plant it in moist, well-drained soil. May $5.00—4” pot: Gazania Gazania survive in the ground if well-mulched. 36”h A246 Windchime Dark Eyes ◊—Double blooms Short daisies are perfect in difficult, hot, dry sites such as a sunny bank or along a driveway. Í $5.00—6 plants in a pack: with hot pink to brilliant red sepals, royal purple A230 Mars ◊ß—Star-shaped red-orange trumpets. petals and numerous dainty stamens. An easy $2.00—4 plants in a pack: 24”h keeper, heat tolerant and no deadheading. 8–14”h A254 Tiger Mix, G. variegata ß—Shades of yellow, A247 Windchime Red and White ◊—Vivid but rose, bronze and cream, with attractive, contrast- A231 Farewell to Spring Clarkia rubicunda delicate red and white tubular pendulous blooms. ing stripes 8–10”h 6–10”h This rare California native with the great common $5.00—4” pot: name has many cup-shaped 3” lavender-pink blooms Fuchsia, Upright Fuchsia A255 Sunbathers Totonaca ß—Rich rusty-red point- shading to rose toward the center and bright white ÍΩ Can be over-wintered indoors, where they flower well ed petals with gold tips and an expanded fluffy anthers in late spring. Slender, linear leaves. 36”h gold center, like an unusual small sunflower. $2.00—4 plants in a pack in low-light conditions. Over a few years, the plants will get to the shrub form you’d see in Portland or San Stays open in low light, May–November. 10–12”h ß ∏Ó´˙ A232 Firethorn Solanum pyracanthum Francisco gardens. Geranium, Caliente Pelargonium Yikes! Wicked, scary, and bizarre. Half-inch decorative $4.00—4.5” pot: Semi-trailing, mounding hybrids of the ivy and zonal orange thorns line the orange veins on both tops and A248 Autumnale ß—Red and purple flowers perched geraniums. Heat tolerant and great for containers or undersides of the long, deeply lobed blue-green leaves. on trailing golden leaves flushed with purple and hanging baskets. 6–12”h by 24–36”w ͆¥ More thorns on the orange fuzzy stems. Star-shaped 1” orange. Blooms early and all summer long, keep- $5.00—4” pot: lavender flowers in summer are just the plant’s futile ing the hummingbirds happy. 6–18”h ç A256 Caliente Red ß—Deep red. attempt to look cute. Fiercely beautiful with orange flow- A249 Gartenmeister ß—Dark green leaves with con- Í∏ ¥ A257 Caliente Hot Coral ß—Coral-pink. Why did the ers and copper foliage. 36”h $2.00—3.5” pot tinuous coral-pink to salmon blooms. 18–24”h bee go to the Flame Flower Celosia argentea plumosa $5.00—4” pot: Geranium, Fancy Leaf Pelargonium dermatologist? A250 Billy Green Glowing plumes make great dried flowers. Drought —A pendant coral-pink flower with Erect bushy plants with succulent stems and multi- Because she had hives! tolerant. ͆ darker center. Bred from a new heat- and sun-tol- colored leaves. Bring indoors for the winter. ͆´¥ erant fuchsia discovered in the Caribbean. $2.00—4 plants in a pack: $3.00—3.5” pot: Recommended by Mary Maguire Lerman. Blooms A233 Castle Mix ß—Scarlet, pink, yellow and orange A258 Cutleaf Red ◊—Bright red divided flowers early summer to October. Evenly moist soil. Can over very divided gray-green foliage. Nice texture. 15”h take full sun. 18–24”h A234 Castle Yellow ß—15”h 12–18”h A235 Chinatown ß—Striking scarlet red flowers on $5.00—5.25” pot: A259 Fire Dancer ◊ß—Dwarf with small zoned dark green to bronze foliage. A knock-out. A251 Firecracker ß—Foliage of green and cream with leaves and red flowers. Prolific bloomer. 10–14”h 14–16”h crimson veins and crimson undersides. Salmon A260 Happy Thoughts ß—Green and white leaves orange blooms. 18–24”h ç with red flowers. 10–14”h Flamingo Flower Celosia spicata A261 Indian Dunes ◊ß—Bright red flowers, lime Feathery, wheat-type blossoms on strong stems later in green scalloped leaves with red centers. 12–18”h summer. Fine cut flower and stunning, trouble-free bor- der plant. Dries well. Drought tolerant. Peru native. ͆ †´ $2.00—4 plants in a pack: Impatiens A236 Flamingo Purple ß—28–40”h Impatiens Impatiens x walleriana A311 Butterfly, Cherry ß A323 Jungle Gold ß $5.00—6 plants in a pack: Summer-long color on shade-loving, com- A new interspecific hybrid, a vigorous Impatiens auricoma A237 Cramer’s Amazon ß—Purple and green varie- pact plants. ∏Ó grower covered with graceful cherry-red This novelty impatiens has golden yellow, gated leaves with plume-like burgundy-rose $2.00—4 plants in a pack: blooms held above the foliage until frost. It orchid-like blooms held above dark, glossy blooms. 48”h ç Í∏ A294 Accent Star Mix ß—Pink, red, red- will brighten any shady bed, and its semi- green foliage. 8–10” trailing form makes it ideal for containers, A238 Flax, Scarlet Linum rubrum ß orange, and purple with a white star $5.00—6 plants in a pack hanging baskets and window boxes. 8”h This brilliant red flower blooms in profusion, and pattern. 6–12”h Í∏Ó A324 Mount Omei ◊ A295 ß $4.00—4” pot although each flower lasts only a day, the plant pro- Impreza Cherry Splash —Light pink Impatiens omeinsis duces enough blossoms to last all summer. It is both with a darker pink eye. 6–8”h Double Impatiens x walleriana A296 Swirl Raspberry ß—Light fuchsia Whorls of 3” slender, toothed leaves with a heat and drought resistant. 12–18”h Í Looks like a miniature rose, but much easi- shades swirled with darker margins, bold creamy-white central stripe. $5.00—6 plants in a pack er to take care of. Early, compact and well- Undersides of leaves and the stems are red. great for containers. 10–12”h ∏Ó branched. 8–12”h Dangling apricot yellow snapdragon-like Flowering Maple Abutilon Xtreme series $4.00—4.5” pot: flowers in fall. Well drained, moderately Maple-shaped leaves. Blooms with small hibiscus-like The Xtremes are prized for being heat tol- A313 Cherry ß moist soil. 9–15”h ∏Ó ¥ flowers all summer. Makes a great flowering house- erant and floriferous, with 2.5” blooms. A314 Hot Pink ß $5.00—3.5” pot plant, too. Í∏ 8–12”h A315 Orchid ß ß New Guinea Impatiens x hawkerii $2.50—2.5” pot: A297 Lavender A316 Purple ß ß Í A239 Chinese Lanterns, A. megapotamicum—Arching A298 Mix A317 Salmon ß Large flowers, dark foliage, upright plants. ß shoots carry bright green foliage and spectacular A299 Orange $4.00—4.5” pot: A300 Pink ß $5.00—4” pot: red and yellow flowers that resemble miniature ß A325 Lavender ß—8–12”h A301 Red ß A318 Fiesta Olé Purple Stripe —Like hot-air balloons. 72”h A326 Red with White ß—8–12”h A302 Rose ß small white roses splashed with hot $4.00—4” pot: A327 Rose ß—Hot pink. 8–12”h A303 Salmon ß pink. 10–12”h A240 Bella Mix ß—3” flowers of rose, salmon, yellow A328 White ß—8–12”h A304 Violet ß and peach. 16”h Fanfare Impatiens x walleriana A305 White ß $5.00—5.25” pot: $5.00—4” pot: The Fanfare series of impatiens are spread- A329 ß ß Infinity Pink Frost —Pink and A241 Lucky Lantern Tangerine ß—Bright open- A306 Balsam ers and trailers that cascade over the sides lighter pink bicolors. 6–12”h faced, ruffled 3” flowers face outward. Bred by an Impatiens balsamina of hanging baskets and containers. They have the added bonus of handling heat bet- A330 Poor Man’s Orchid Australian university. Long bloom season. Great Camellia Mix—Full sun and plentiful mois- houseplant. 12–14”h ter, too. Blooms continuously even with Impatiens balfouri ture are its favorites. Old-fashioned double ∏Ó neglect. 16–20”h by 18–24”w Pink and white showy flowers. 24–36”h A242 Forget-Me-Nots, Alpine flowers in shades of white, appleblossom pink, red, salmon and violet. Easy to grow $4.00—4.5” pot: Í∏ÓΩ†¥ $6.00—3.5” pot Eritrichium canum A319 ß and fun to plant for children’s gardens Coral Sunpatiens Impatiens Baby Blues—Azure blossoms very much like forget- because of the exploding seed pods. Will A320 Fuchsia ß me-nots on dense flower spikes in summer. Well reseed. 18”h Í¥ Here’s the solution if you want to create an Fusion Impatiens x hybrida drained or even gritty soil. 10”h Í∏ ‰ $5.00—6 plants in a pack edging of impatiens in an area with mixed $5.00—4” pot Inter-specific impatiens with unusual sun and shade: an impatiens that loves Four O’Clocks Mirabilis Bigger Impatiens x walleriana flower shape and strong, tall stems. both. Profuse 3” flowers start early and ∏Ó According to Northern Gardener, “watch bloom until frost. Í∏ Trumpet-shaped flowers open in late afternoon. 14–18”h them glow in the shade!” 8–18”h ∏Ó† Blooms from late spring to early fall and is attractive to $2.00—4 plants in a pack: $5.00—4” pot: bees, butterflies and birds. Tender perennial that can A307 Blitz Mix ß—1.5 to 2-inch flowers. $4.00—4.5” pot: A331 Compact Magenta ß—24–36”h be dug and stored over the winter, or may survive next A308 Carnival Pink ß A321 Glow ß—Yellow with an orange throat. A332 Compact Orange ß—20–24”h to a heated foundation. Í∏∫˙¥ A309 Carnival Red ß A322 Heat ß—Rusty orange with a yellow A333 Variegated Spreading White ß—Gold A310 Carnival White ß throat. leaves with wide green edges. 18”h ç 36 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Annual Flowers Key Geranium, Fancy Leaf Pelargonium A285 Golden Pheasant Eye ◊ Joseph’s Coat Alternanthera Í Full sun $3.00—3.5” pot: Leycesteria formosa Who needs flowers when you’ve got leaves like these? ∏ Part sun/part shade A262 Occold Shield ß—Gold and bronze leaves and Jealousy—Envy-green chartreuse foliage with a Here are a few different varieties to try out. Í∏¥ † Ó Shade double scarlet flowers. 10–14”h maroon tinge on the leaf tips, white flowers hanging $3.00—3.5” pot: A263 Persian Queen ß—Gold leaves and hot pink below burgundy bracts in summer, and purple berries A344 Old-Fashioned ß—The classic color-changing flowers. 10–14”h in fall. Good for containers, tolerates wetness. 36–60”h foliage plant. 12–24”h ç Ω Good for bees ∏˙ A264 Red Heart—Dark zoned leaves and double red $5.00—4” pot A345 Red Threads ß—Excellent filler plant in mixed ı Bird food source flowers. 10–14”h containers. Thread-like foliage in shiny dark red. ∫ A286 Goldfish Plant Hypocyrta glabra ß Butterfly-friendly A265 Roman’s Tulip ß—Salmon-pink tiny tulip 8”h by 15”w ˙ blooms in clusters. This year’s postcard flower. Great for hanging baskets or as a house plant. Green Hummingbird-friendly $4.00—4” pot: 10–14”h leaves with small flowers that look like goldfish. Í∏ A346 Gold Thread ß—Golden, needle-shaped leaves ç A266 Tri-Color ß—Green, bronze and gold leaves Trailing. 6–12”h $3.00—3.5” pot Attractive foliage on bushy plant. 6–12”h with red flowers. 10–14”h Ç Culinary A287 Helen’s Flower Helenium amarum A267 Vancouver Centennial ß—Gold leaves with a $5.00—4” pot: ´ Dakota Gold Edible flowers brown center splotch and red-orange starry flow- —Neatly mounded plants are covered A347 Little Ruby—Deep burgundy and fuchsia leaves ˝ Ground cover ers. 10–14”h with 1” sunny yellow, daisy-like blooms and finely tex- shaped like the ace of spades with greenish new tured foliage. No deadheading needed. Wider than it is  Medicinal A268 Wilhelm Langguth ß—Green and white leaves, growth that keeps the plant looking cheerful. Tight tall. 15”h Í∫¥ $3.00—4 plants in a pack ˜ Minnesota native red flowers. Will become a huge bush. 24–36”h growth habit. A 2011 introduction. 15–18”h ‰ Rock garden $5.00—4” pot: See more HELEN’S FLOWER, pages 15 and 50 A348 Kiss-Me-Over-the-Garden-Gate A269 Crystal Palace Gem—Bright red flowers over A288 Heliotrope Heliotropium arborescens ß Polygonum orientale ß † chartreuse and green variegated leaves. Heirloom Cold-sensitive: Blue Wonder—Beautiful, fragrant umbels for contain- Buy it for the name alone. An old-fashioned annual from 1869. 10–14”h keep above 40°F ers, baskets or the garden. The earliest flowering with long tassels of bright pink flowers. Giant. Stems A270 Lotusland ß—Unusual flowers resemble ¥ Toxic to humans heliotrope, it maintains a compact habit and terrific can be saved to use like bamboo canes for plant stak- magenta lotus blossoms. Golden foliage with a ß uniformity. Deep blue flowers. 12”h Í∏ ∫¥ ing. Fragrant. May reseed. 96”h Í $3.00—4” pot Saturday restock bronze zone. 10–14”h $2.00—3.5” pot Geranium, Ivy Pelargonium peltatum Lantana Lantana camara A289 Hibiscus, Maple Leaf Hibiscus Excellent hummingbird and butterfly plants with Leaves are shiny and almost succulent; great trailing Mahogany Splendor—Resembling a mini Japanese dense flower heads in bright colors. Drought and heat form. Great for containers and window boxes. ͆¥ maple with deep burgundy leaves. Dramatic in borders tolerant. Í∫˙¥ $3.00—3.5” pot: and containers, but also flourishes as a pond plant. $2.50—2.5” pot: A271 Sybil Holmes ß—Double light pink flowers Deer, drought and heat resistant. If you grow them in a A349 Irene—Multi-colored flowers of yellow, red and look like tiny roses. 12”h container and bring them indoors for the winter, they fuchsia on upright, compact plants. 12”h A272 White Mesh ß—Green with showy white mesh Íç are likely to bloom! 36–60” $5.00—4” pot A350 Samanthaa—Cheerful yellow flowers and char- variegation and pink flowers. 18–24”h Hummingbird Mint Agastache treuse-edged variegated foliage. Sterile cultivar $4.00—4.5” pot: Great-smelling flower spikes. Likely to survive the win- that does not set seed, so its energy goes into A273 White ß—6–12”h ç ter if grown in a well-drained, protected site. Also good blooming. 15”h Geranium, Old-Fashioned Pelargonium for winter interest and bird food source. Excellent heat $4.00—4” pot: Í∫Ω˙ ß Like your grandmother’s. Compact, sun-loving and col- tolerance. A351 Lucky Red Flame —Profuse bright red and orful. From cuttings. 12–18”h ͆¥ $2.00—4 plants in a pack: orange flower clusters on neat, upright mounds of foliage. 12–16”h $3.00—3.5” pot: A290 Pink Pop, A. montana ß—Spires of fragrant pur- A352 Bandana Cherry ß—Multiple colors of dark ◊ß plish pink flowers. 10–18”h A274 Appleblossom Pink —Near-white dou- cherry through pink to peach and even ble blooms, tinged in bright pink. Almost like $4.00—4” pot: yellow/gold. Large flowers. 20–26”h clusters of small roses. Acapulco Series, A. mexicana, 14–20”h $5.00—4” pot: A275 Mohawk ß—Red. A291 Orange ß—The Acapulco series is compact with Luscious Grape ß A276 Pink Quaker—Delicate shade of light pink with a long flowering period and lemon-scented A353 —Fragrant rich purple blos- darker veins. foliage. soms with white eyes. 10–16”h by 36”w ◊ A277 Red Star —Not the usual red geranium: A292 Rose ß A354 Larkspur, Annual ß ß many petaled, divided blooms over two-tone A293 Salmon Delphinium consolida green leaves. A278 Snow Star ◊—Elegant white irregular flow- Impatiens see page 35 Blue Cloud—An airy open habit with sprays of half- Í∏ ¥ ers with a tiny red eye, green-on-green leaves. inch single blue flowers. Self sows. 36–40”h Geranium A334 Ivy, English Hedera helix $5.00—6 plants in a pack leaves A279 Geranium, Regal Pelargonium Duckfoot—Vigorous grower. Good for shade. Small Lavender Cotton Solstice Chocolate—Dark red-brown flowers with olive green leaves that look just like little duck feet. A Santolina chamaecyparissus nicely trailing variety. Í∏Ó ç¥ $3.00—3.5” pot crinkly leaves. Also known as Martha Washington Fragrant, ferny foliage makes good edging. Yellow but- Í´¥ geranium. 12–18”h $10.00—1 gal. pot A335 Ivy, German Senecio mikanoides ton-shaped flowers add nicely to arrangements and can See also the SCENTED GERANIUMS, page 9 Variegatus—Actually native to South Africa. Red be cooked into a brilliant yellow dye, or dried for stems with green and cream variegated leaves. Often wreaths and a moth-repelling potpourri. Likes dry soil A280 Gladiolus, Abyssinian ß◊ grown as a houseplant. A reliable ivy that works in and lots of sun. May survive the winter with Gladiolus murielae shady spots where not much else will grow. Í∏ ç¥ protection. ͉ Starry fragrant 2–3” shiny white blooms with dark pur- $3.00—3.5” pot $3.00—3.5” pot: ple-burgundy at the center. Up to a dozen flowers open ß A336 Jamaican Forget-Me-Nots ß A355A Silver —Silver leaves. 12”h consecutively on graceful arching stems for 3–4 weeks A355B Lemon Fizz ◊ß—Cool and modern-looking Browallia americana in late summer over a fan of sword-shaped leaves. with its wild mop of thread-like yellow-char- Looks novel but grown in gardens since brought from 2” deep lilac-blue blooms with a white eye have a flat treuse foliage and pale yellow flowers. Pine scent. the mountains of East Africa in 1896. Likes well- face like a pansy and the delicate casual charm of a for- Best color in sun. 18”h drained soil and regular feeding. Corms can be dug up get-me-not. June until frost. 24”h Í∏Ó in fall and stored dry. 12–36”h ÍΩ $5.00—6 plants in a pack Licorice Plant Helichrysum petiolare $5.00—6 plants in a pack Fuzzy oval leaves, trailing. One of the greatest spiller A337 Jasmine, Brazilian Mandevilla Globe Amaranth Gomphrena globosa plants for containers. 24”h Íç Pink—Vigorous South American woody vine with Easy and long-blooming, the round blooms are com- $4.00—4” pot: leathery leaves. Showy, rose-pink, tubular flowers in posed of many papery bracts and resemble clover A356 Golden ß clusters of three to five. Formerly Dipladenia. 12”h Í —Golden leaves. blossoms. Keeps indefinitely as a dried flower. Í∏† A357 Silver ß $4.00—3.5” pot —Silver leaves. $2.00—3.5” pot: Lion’s Ears Leonotis A281 Fireworks ß—Tons of strong, tall stems topped A338 Jewels of Opar Talinum Giant that doesn’t need staking. Í∏ with exploding bursts of 1” blooms in hot pink Kingswood Gold—Lime green foliage for contrast tipped with bright yellow. Blooms are very differ- against other plants. Flowers are long-stemmed, airy $2.50—2.5” pot: ent shapes from other globe amaranths. A show- panicles of tiny carmine blossoms on wiry reddish A358 Lion’s Ears, L. leonurus—A circle of one-inch stopper in the garden and conversation piece stems over a long bloom time. Drought-tolerant and orange tubular flowers emerge from rounded, when cut for a mixed bouquet. 36–48”h will self-sow (but birds like the seeds). This is one of spiny clusters that encircle the stems so that it $2.00—4 plants in a pack: the plants used by the Hmong in cooking. Flowers to looks like the stems are growing right through Í the middle of the clusters. 72–96”h A282 Gnome Purple ß—Use this compact plant to 30” over the low-growing foliage. tuck a little extra color into containers or the rock $5.00—6 plants in a pack $5.00—4” pot: garden. 6”h ∫‰ Johnny Jump-Ups Viola tricolor A359 Savannah Sunset, L. menthifolia—Dr. Seuss plant Strawberry Fields ß looks like slender green poles with fuzzy pom- A283 —Pinkish red flowers that An old-fashioned garden favorite. May reseed. 6–12”h actually resemble strawberries. 24”h Í∏∫´Â¥ poms of orange tubular flowers strung on them like beads. 60–72”h ˙ A284 Gloxinia, Creeping Lophospermum ß $2.00—4 plants in a pack: Great Cascade Wine Red—Showy basket plant with A339 Angel Amber Kiss ß—Beautiful rusty orange Lisianthus Eustoma grandiflorum large, wine red tubular blossoms. Green trailing petals surround a golden center with an extra Stunning, almost rose-like cut flowers in early summer. foliage. 12–36”h Í $5.00—4” pot rosy petal in the center of the bloom. Long-lasting blooms. Morning sun with afternoon A340 King Henry ß—Classic tricolor blossom. shade is ideal. Remove spent blooms for extended A341 Penny Citrus Mix ß—Mix of cream, primrose flowering. Í and yellow. $2.00—4 plants in a pack: ß Johnny Jump-ups A342 Sorbet Blues Mix A360 Forever Blue ß—Purple blooms. 8–10”h ß A343 Sorbet Lemon Chiffon A361 Lisa Pink ß—Pink blooms. 6–8”h www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 37 We accept cash, checks, Amex, Annual Flowers Visa, MasterCard & Discover Lisianthus continued Love-in-a-Mist Nigella A417 Monkey Flower Mimulus $5.00—6 plants in a pack: Fine, feathery foliage and adorable seed pods. Can be Magic Mix— Dwarf variety with compact growth, A362 ABC Blue Rim ß—Purple and white bicolor dried. Self seeds. Needs well-drained soil. Í good for cool spring weather. Does well in wet soil. 14–18”h $2.00—4 plants in a pack: Clear colors of scarlet, yellow, orange, and white. Free Í∏ A363 ABC Rose—Rose shades to almost peach. A381 Spanish, N. hispanica ß—Distinct species from flowering. 8”h $2.00—4 plants in a pack 36–45”h Spain; a very vigorous and showy plant with A418 Morning Glory, Dwarf ß◊ A364 Advantage Cherry Sorbet ◊ß—Deep pink deeply divided leaves. Blooms for most of the Evolvulus ruffled double flowers on strong stems. 28–32”h summer with faintly scented, deep blue flowers, Blue My Mind—True blue five-petaled flowers bloom A365 Echo Lavender ß—12–14”h 2.5” across, with a cluster of bright red stamens A366 Echo Pure White ß—12–14”h spring to frost. Trails to 24”. Enjoys summer heat. at the center. Good for cutting. 24”h Í A367 Mariachi Blue ß—Quadruple blossoms. Staking 6–12”h $5.00—4” pot $5.00—6 plants in a pack: required. 20–24”h A382 Midnight ß—Dark purple flowers with what See also MORNING GLORY as seeds, page 23 A368 Mariachi Lime Green ß—Quadruple blossoms. looks like an upside-down black octopus in the Staking required. 20–24”h Moss Rose Portulaca grandiflora center (this becomes an ornamental seed pod.) A369 Mariachi Yellow ß—Soft yellow quadruple Flowers resemble wild roses borne on low-growing, Great for flower arranging. Feathery foliage. 36”h blooms. 30–36”h succulent plants. Bright colors with enormous appeal. See also CUMIN, BLACK, page 8 Good for hot and dry locations, rock gardens, edging. Lobelia, Compact Lobelia Easy to grow. 4”h ÍΩ‰ Vigorous, and unsurpassable for intense color and neat A383 Lupine, Silky Lupinus pilosus ß $2.00—4 plants in a pack: edging. Give sunny sidewalks the royal treatment. Lovely blue flowers on a spike, with fuzzy stems and A419 Happy Hour Banana ß—Golden yellow. Originally from South Africa. Flowers through frost. nice compound leaves. 36”h Í¥ A420 Happy Hour Mix ß Í∏˙¥ $3.00—3.5” pot A421 Happy Hour Rosita ß—2001 All-America Plants $2.00—4 plants in a pack: A384 Mallow, Annual Malope Selection. Blooms early with dark pink semi-dou- A370 Cambridge Blue—Dainty light blue flowers Queen Red—Cottage garden favorite resembling a ble flowers. marked bloom spring to frost. 4–6”h ß small hollyhock with satin purple-red flowers. 26–36”h A422 Sundial Mix A371 Riviera Marine Blue ß—5”h Í $2.00—4 plants in a pack A372 Riviera Midnight Blue ß—5”h Nasturtium Tropaeolum majus with $4.00—4” pot: Marigolds see box below Prolific bloomer with edible flowers and leaves that A373 Heat Electric Blue ß—Cobalt blue blooms even add spice and color to salads. Excellent for butterflies, A406 Mexican Heather Cuphea rosea ß Í∏∫´˙ in the hottest summer. 6–12”h by 12”w fair for hummingbirds. Allyson—Shiny green leaves with fine lacy texture $5.00—6 plants in a pack: $5.00—4” pot: contrast with lavender-orchid tiny blooms. Drought Ω A425 Alaska ß—Variegated foliage. Bright mix of 2” A374 Hot Springs Dark Blue ß—Electric blue with tolerant. 12–18”h Í∫ $4.00—4.5” pot white splash at the center. Tidy habit. 6–8”h yellow, or orange or red blossoms, sprawling A407 Milkweed, Blue-Flowered habit. 8–12”h Lobelia, Trailing Lobelia pendula Tweedia caerulea A426 Alaska Scarlet ß—Variegated foliage and scar- are good let blossoms. 8–12”h ç Easy. Beautiful, intense color in window boxes and Furry 4” heart-shaped gray-green leaves and loose clus- A427 Apricot Trifle ß—Frilly blooms of mouthwater- rock gardens. Flowers through frost. Very early to ters of 1” star-shaped pale to sky-blue flowers with Í∏˙¥ ing apricot salmon. Semi-double appearance. 8”h for bees bloom. 5”h darker turquoise centers in summer. Boat-shaped seed A428 Black Velvet ß—Intense dark maroon. 8–12”h $2.00—4 plants in a pack: pods. From Brazil and Uruguay. 12–36”h Í A429 Empress of India ß—Deep, velvety crimson A375 Fountain Crimson ß $2.00—3.5” pot flowers against dark blue-green foliage. 8–12”h A376 Regatta Marine Blue ß Million Bells Calibrachoa A430 Ladybird ß—Orange-yellow blossoms with deep A377 Regatta Midnight Blue ß ß Multitudes of small petunia-like blooms. Beautiful in red centers. 8–12”h A378 Regatta White ß baskets or window boxes. Fast growing and self-clean- A431 Milk Maid —Lightest cream blossoms. 8–12”h Lathyrus nervosus Í A379 Lord Anson’s Pea ing. Trailing. Nemesia Nemesia Lavender-blue sweet pea common all over South $3.00—3.5” pot: Very fragrant, as well as heat- and cold-tolerant, with America but hard to find here. Will scramble up a A408 Blue ß—4–6”h cute little faces. Another South African beauty. Great short trellis, cascade from a container, or mingle with A409 Cream with Yellow Veins ß—4–6”h for containers. Í neighboring plants. Sweet fragrance. Likes cool weath- A410 Scarlet Red ß—4–6”h er and moist soil. Might prefer morning or filtered sun. $4.00—4” pot: $4.00—4” pot: 36–48”h Í $2.00—3.5” pot A432 Sunsatia Mango ß—Mango, yellow, purple, A411 Callie Painted Coral ß—Pink-coral with cream pink and cream on each flower. 10–14”h A380 Love Lies Bleeding ß edges. 4–6”h $4.00—4.5” pot: Amaranthus caudatus A412 Callie Sunrise ß—Gold with a red eye. 4–6”h A433 Angelart Cherry ß—Intense cherry blossoms A413 Superbells Blackberry Punch ß—Deep purple Red Tails—Stunning accent plants with long drooping with good heat tolerance. 7–14”h flowers with a much darker throat bloom from red blooms up to 24” long. An old favorite, common in A434 Angelart Orange ß—An intense, true orange. early spring to frost on trailing branches. No need American gardens a century ago. Sometimes confused 8–10”h to deadhead or pinch. 6–10”h with Kiss-Me-Over-the-Garden-Gate, which it resem- A435 Angelart Pear ß—Peachy pink to light orange. Í∏ ¥ ble. Dries well. 48”h $5.00—4” pot: 8–10”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack A414 Can-Can Dark Purple ◊ß—Near-black pur- $5.00—4” pot: ple. 10–15”h A436 Opal Innocence ß—Extremely fragrant with A415 Minifamous Double Magenta ◊ß—Double blooms that change from iridescent pink to light 1” reddish-magenta flowers resemble little roses. purple. 8–10”h 6–10”h A416 Voodoo ß—Pale orange covered with a variable A437 Oyster Plant Tradescantia spathacea ß deep plum netting, so some are more orange and Variegated—Clump of shiny green spears with purple some are more purple. Its 48” trailing branches backs. Interesting white three-petalled flowers in boat- are great for hanging baskets. 6–10”h shaped bracts are why one common name is Moses-in- the-cradle. 12–24”h Í $3.00—3.5” pot Marigolds Tagetes Í´∫ Marigolds like full sun and provide sunny flowers until frost. Excellent for butterflies and A395 Jedi Orange ß◊ Signet Tagetes tenuifolia caterpillars. Whether called “French” or “African,” they are actually native to Mexico. Ruffled pompom marigold stands out from Lovely bright carpet of tiny single blooms, the crowd with its astonishing height. This very compact. Feathery foliage has a pleasant, Bi-Color Disco lanky cheerleader is perfect for the back of the citrusy scent. Best for edible flowers. 9–12”h Alternating red and gold petals. French marigolds with single flowers. 8–10”h cutting garden. Or grow it along a fence sur- $2.00—4 plants in a pack: rounding the kitchen garden. 48–60”h $2.00—4 plants in a pack: $2.00—4 plants in a pack: A400 Lemon Gem ß—Bright yellow. $5.00—6 plants in a pack A385 Mr. Majestic ß—A dwarf version of A390 Marietta ß—Golden yellow with A401 Maroon Gem—Mahogany. ß Pinwheel with red and gold bicolor mahogany blotches. Little Hero A402 Tangerine Gem —Orange. blooms. This marigold makes a fantastic A391 Red ß A French crested type with large flowers on A403 Sunburst ß compact bedding plant, ideal for contain- compact plants. Puts all its energy into masses ß Orange Splash—3” single blooms have bright ers or the garden. 12”h A392 Durango Flame of flowers up to 2.5” across. 6–8”h ß Mahogany with orange-gold edges. 6–12”h ∫ orange petals with central red shading. A386 Pinwheel —Single, heirloom variety $2.00—4 plants in a pack: $2.00—4 plants in a pack 14–16”h $2.00—4 plants in a pack dating back to 1791. Red and gold petals A396 Flame ß—Red-orange bicolor. with darker yellow centers. 24–36”h Inca A397 Mix ß White $5.00—6 plants in a pack: 4” double blooms. The tall, large-flowered A398 Yellow ß Unusual white marigolds. A387 La Bamba—Tall French type with bright marigolds from Mexico. 18–20”h A399 Lunacy Orange ß $2.00—4 plants in a pack: yellow petals striped with orange. Perfect $2.00—4 plants in a pack: A404 Vanilla ß—Dreamy white flowers held 3-4” double blooms with tightly crested for the middle of the garden. 30”h A393 Orange ß at knee height. 12–24”h A394 Yellow ß flower heads. A funky novelty marigold. 10”h Crackerjack $2.00—4 plants in a pack $5.00—6 plants in a pack: Big, bold double flowers borne well above the A405 Sweet Cream ß—Very showy 3” foliage. Very early and free-flowering. 24”h odorless blossoms. 18”h $2.00—4 plants in a pack: A388 Orange ß A389 Yellow ß See also TARRAGON, MEXICAN, page 10 38 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Amex, Annual Flowers Visa, MasterCard & Discover Key Painted Tongue Salpiglossis A451 Pepper, Ornamental Capsicum anuum Pinks Dianthus Í Full sun Trumpet-shaped blooms marked with colorful veins Black Pearl—Unusual annuals that deserve a place in Annual pinks are early flowering, staying smothered in ∏ Part sun/part shade and contrasting throats. Í∏ your flower garden or container. Edible, but bred for a perpetual riot of blossoms until frost. May reseed or Í∏´ Ó Shade $2.00—4 plants in a pack: looks, not taste. Round, shiny black fruit, maturing to survive the winter. A438 Casino Mix ß—Red, yellow, orange, rose or dark red. Bushy, glossy jet-black foliage is perfect for $2.00—4 plants in a pack: containers. Heat, humidity and drought tolerant. A494 Super Parfait Raspberry ß Ω Good for bees purple flowers on dwarf plants, ideal for contain- Í†ç —Early bloomer. ers and bedding. 10–12”h 18”h $2.50—2.5” pot 6–8”h ı Bird food source A439 Chocolate Royale ß—Velvet deep burgundy A495 Wee Willie ß—Range in reds and whites on ∫ Perilla Perilla Butterfly-friendly petals with even darker veins. 24–36”h strong, compact plants. 6”h Showy foliage. Easy to grow in large mixed containers ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Pansy Viola x wittrockiana or the landscape. Loves heat. Í∏†ç A496 Pocketbook Flower ß ç Attractive foliage Spring and fall color with velvety petals. May reseed, $3.00—3.5” pot: Calceolaria integrifolia although some hybrids are sterile. 6–9”h Í∏∫´ A452 Purple Haze ß—The stem and underside of the Ç Culinary Kentish Hero—This mini-shrub native of Guatemala ´ $2.00—4 plants in a pack: leaf are dark purple and the top is green with was a great favorite of the Victorians. Bring inside for Edible flowers darker hints showing through. The more light ˝ A440 Chianti Mix ß—Striped and ruffled in shades of the winter. Appreciates regular watering. Orchid-like Ground cover they get, the darker they are. 18–36”h puffy pouch flowers start out yellow with speckles,  terracotta, salmon, rose and wine-red. Medicinal A441 Delta Cool Water Mix ß—Early flowering, 2.5” $4.00—4.5” pot: then rapidly become orange then orange-red. A rarely Í ˜ Minnesota native blue and white mix. A453 Magilla ß—Dark purple leaves with brilliant seen cutie. 12”h $5.00—4” pot ‰ ß Rock garden A442 Dynamite Blue Blotch —Dark blue-violet pink-purple tones. 24–36”h Polka Dot Hypoestes phyllostachya with a darker blotch. † A443 Dynamite Orange ß A454 Persian Shield Strobilanthes dyerianus Green foliage splashed and speckled with colors. Good Cold-sensitive: for containers, bedding or as a house plant. 6”h Í∏ç keep above 40°F A444 Fizzy Lemon Berry ß—Fragrant ruffled yellow, Beautiful foliage! Grown for its large royal purple purple, burgundy with dark purple picotee edges. leaves with a metallic sheen. It’s an upright plant, dra- $2.00—4 plants in a pack: ¥ Toxic to humans Stronger ruffling occurs in cool conditions. matic in containers. 36”h Í∏ç $5.00—5.25” pot A497 Confetti Pink ß Saturday restock ◊ß ß A445 Springtime Black —Gorgeous black Petunia see box below A498 Confetti Red blossoms. A499 Confetti White ß A446 Ultima Morpho ß—Wonderful bright blue pastel A492 Pink Mulla Mulla Ptilotus exaltatus Poppy, California Eschscholzia californica with yellow centers. May prove to be perennial. Joey—This Australian genus is pronounced “ty-LOH- Tough and drought-tolerant. Prefers low-fertility soils tus” (from the Greek ptilon for feather.) Unusual pink Pentas Pentas lanceolata and good drainage. May self seed. Í∏Ω bottlebrushes. Great in containers. 12–15”h Í Named for its clusters of five-petaled blooms. Best sell- $4.00—3.5” pot $2.00—4 plants in a pack: er at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s plant sale. Good for A500 Mikado ß—Deep orange satiny petals with scar- Í∏∫˙ butterflies. A493 Pink Pokers let backs on four-petaled 2–3” flowers. Can be cut $4.00—4” pot: Limonium suworowii ◊ back for rebloom. 12–18”h A447 Appleblossom Pink ß—14–24”h Rose—Mop of unusual long pink flowering stems A501 Mission Bells ß—A mix of beautiful colors on A448 Cranberry Punch ◊ß—14–24”h resembling multi-branched coral. A novel flower shape flat-faced poppy blooms. 12”h A449 Tall Red ß—True red. 30–36”h for your garden and floral arrangements. Makes a great A502 Poppy, Danish Flag dried flower. From Central Asia, Afghanistan and Iran. $5.00—4” pot: Papaver somniferum ß◊ A450 Butterfly White ◊ß—Dome-shaped 3” Drought tolerant. Syn. Psylliostachys suworowii. Í∏ A dead ringer for Denmark’s flag. Feathered red petals clusters of star shaped flowers that love hot 18–24” $5.00—6 plants in a pack marked with white cross. Intriguing seed pods make weather. 12–22”h ideal holiday arrangements or leave them to add winter Petunia interest. Prolific reseeder. 24–36”h Í $2.00—4 plants in a pack A503 Poppy, Ladybird ß Í† Papaver commutatum Petunias Petunia Nirvana for poppy lovers! Bushy plants produce 15+ ß◊ ß blooms simultaneously for at least a month and a half. Black A470 Crazytunia A484 Pretty Much Picasso Red with black markings inside. May reseed. Best in This rare color in a flower creates contrast Star Jubilee—Tropical-looking bright yel- A deep violet throat surrounded by a rim rich soil. 12–18”h Í¥ $5.00—6 plants in a pack and depth in combinations. Such blooms low flowers have each petal rimmed with of brilliant chartreuse makes this new were popular in Victorian and Edwardian dark purple-black. Semi-trailing. Supertunia a real show-stopper. Strong A504 Queen Anne’s Thistle Gilia capitata times, but look ultra modern now. 10–12”h ∫ $5.00—4” pot trailing habit, blooms all summer. Not a thistle! Charming blue-purple, clover-like flow- 8–12”h ∫ 8–12”h ∫˙ $4.00—4” pot ers bloom heavily April-July. Attractive, finely cut A471 Double Surprise ß Í∏ Ω $4.00—4” pot: foliage. Formerly called Globe Gilia. 12”h Dark purple. 8–12”h $4.00—4.5” pot A485 Prism Sunshine ß A455 Phantom ß—Very dark purple black $2.00—4 plants in a pack Yellow center with a cream edge. AAS win- with a yellow star in the throat. Dreams ner. 12–14”h ∫ A505 Sage, Hummingbird ß $5.00—4” pot: Classic 3–4” grandiflora that holds up well $2.00—4 plants in a pack Salvia subrotunda A456 Pinstripe ß—Deepest purple with in rain. 8–12”h ∫ A486 Queen Bee ◊ Red-orange flowers that bloom all summer until frost. five creamy white stripes forming a $2.00—4 plants in a pack: Hummingbirds love it. Attractive bright green heart- star. Pair with white, gold, pink, or A472 Midnight ß—Deep blue Yellow stars of varying sizes on dark shaped leaves. From Brazil. 48”h Í∫˙ lavender flowers. A473 Pink ß purple, almost black, blooms. $5.00—6 plants in a pack —Pastel pink. ∫ A474 Red ß 12”h $5.00—4” pot Blanket A506 Sage, Silver Salvia argentea A475 White ß A487 Sophistica Blue Morn ß Small-flowered variety; fast-growing filler A biennial grown for its fabulous fuzzy leaves in large and trailer. Mounded habit. 6–10”h ∫ Easy Wave Deep blue-purple turning pale towards the silver rosettes, flat on the ground. A spike of white center. 10–15”h ∫ $5.00—4” pot: Spreading variety, also great in baskets and flowers will develop in the second year. Plant it where $2.00—4 plants in a pack A457 Lemon Glow ◊—Sunny yellow containers. 6–8”h by 36”w ∫ people can bend over to pet it. 12”h Í∏ ∫˙ flowers with soft rose margins. $2.00—3.5” pot: A488 SuperCal Neon Rose $2.00—2.5” pot ◊ Í∏∫˙ A458 Rose Star —Vivid rose star-cen- A476 Misty Lilac ß—Recommended by Petunia x calibrachoa Salvia Salvia tered blooms with clean white mar- Master Gardener Nancy Rose in the An all-new flower class that delivers the $2.00—4 plants in a pack: gins. Star Tribune. A507 Evolution Deep Violet, S. farinacea—Crowded ◊ best characteristics of petunias and million A459 Violet —Purple violet blossoms with 6” rich fade-resistant violet flower spikes ˙ $3.00—4” pot: bells: vigorous, with exceptional flower and a dark throat. that keep blooming. Very heat tolerant. 18”h ◊ A477 Tidal Wave Silver ß—AAS winner. power, lush foliage, dependable perform- A460 White ∫ A508 Forest Fire, S. coccinea ß—Heat tolerant. Airy ◊ White flowers with a purple throat ance and beautiful color. 12”h A461 Zinfandel —Pinkish burgundy blossoms held above the foliage. 18”h ˙ and veining. $5.00—4” pot with a darker throat. A509 Nymph Coral, S. coccinea ß—Airy salmon $4.00—4.5” pot: Supercascade Petunia grandiflora blooms. 10”h Carpet ß A478 Blue 3.5” flowers, excellent for baskets and with A510 Sizzler Purple, S. splendens ß—Short and great Compact plants with many medium-sized A479 Pink ß ∫ Ω ∫ good drought tolerance. 10”h for bedding. 10–12”h blooms. Heavy bloomers. 6–12”h A480 Rosy Dawn ß—Rose-pink with a ß $2.00—4 plants in a pack: A511 Sizzler Red, S. splendens —The classic red $2.00—4 plants in a pack: white center. A489 Burgundy ß salvia for bedding. 10–12”h A462 Blue ß A481 Hells Bells Orange ß◊ A490 Salmon ß $5.00—4” pot: A463 Mix ß A512 Black and Blue, S. guaranatica ß—Fabulous late A464 Pink ß Trailing reddish orange fragrant flowers. A491 Violet-Flowered ß summer to fall display. Unusual black calyx and A465 Plum ß—Purple with deeper purple The first true orange petunia. Í∏ ∫ Petunia integrifolia deep blue blooms; shrub-like form. Great for con- veins. 8”h $5.00—4” pot Trailing, self-cleaning, lovely small plum- trast with yellow-flowering plants. 36–48”h A466 Red ß Hula Hoop colored blossoms. Good for mass plant- A513 Blue Note, S. greggii ◊ß—Deep blue, sum- A467 Sky Blue ß Ruffled and early-blooming with a wide ings. A species petunia, it is a wildflower mer-long flowers on tall spikes. Eye-popping in a A468 Velvet ß—Burgundy-purple. white ring. Compact and uniform. in Argentina. Blooms from spring until massed planting, dainty in a bouquet. A469 White ß 12”h Í∏∫ frost. Spectacular. 12–18”h ∫ 24”h by 16”w Ω ß $2.00—4 plants in a pack: $2.00—4 plants in a pack A514 Dancing Flame, S. splendens —Resembling an A482 Hula Hoop Blue ß unusually vibrant coleus until its scarlet flowers A483 Hula Hoop Rose ß appear in late summer, this sage has dark green leaves liberally splashed with bright gold. Looks best with some light afternoon shade. 36”h www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 39 Annual Flowers Salvia continued Snapdragon continued A554 Spurge, Baby’s Breath Euphorbia Key $5.00—4” pot (continued): $2.00—4 plants in a pack (continued): Stardust White Flash ◊—One of the quintessen- Í Full sun A515 Maraschino, S. gregii ◊—Tubular cherry-red A534 Speedy Sonnet Yellow ß—Bicolor with sassy tial filler plants. Bright green leaves on small stems ∏ Part sun/part shade flowers and dense dark leaves make this effective yellow blooms with a red-purple lip. 18–24”h give a delicate appearance with clouds of airy white Ó Shade flowers. Heat and drought tolerant. 10–14”h Í∏ ç¥ massed or as a single specimen. Drought tolerant. $5.00—6 plants in a pack: 30–36”h $5.00—4” pot A535 Chantilly Deep Orange ß—Flat-faced, jumbo Ω Good for bees A516 Wendy’s Wish, S. buchananii—Phenomenal blooms cluster on strong 4.5” spikes in spring A555 Spurge, Flame Leaf Euphorbia ı Bird food source fuchsia flowers with fluted tips on sturdy maroon and fall. Longer-lasting in the garden and in the stems. Long white stamens add even more Small, delicate-looking purple-black leaves with fine ∫ Butterfly-friendly vase than traditional snapdragons. 36–48”h chartreuse margins on wiry stems. Tough bushy plant charm. From Australia. 30–40”h ß ˙ Hummingbird-friendly A536 Chantilly Light Salmon —Flat-faced, jumbo from the Amazon can be a houseplant, but is at its best $5.00—5.25” pot: blooms cluster on strong 4.5” spikes in spring in outdoor containers. 8–12”h Í∏ ç¥ ç Attractive foliage A517 Golden Delicious, S. elegans—Fragrant pineapple and fall. Longer-lasting in the garden and in the $3.00—3.5” pot sage with brilliant chartreuse foliage. Red flowers vase than traditional snapdragons. 36–40”h ∫ Ç Culinary in very late fall, but the gorgeous foliage is won- A537 Purple Twist ◊ß—Novelty purple and white A556 Stocks Matthiola ´ Edible flowers ◊ derful even without blooms. 24”h striped flowers all summer. Cooler temperatures Katz Purple —Tall cutting variety with a lovely ˝ Ground cover bring out the purple stripes. Lightly fragrant. fragrance, double rose blossoms over silvery gray $5.00—6 plants in a pack:  Medicinal 24–48”h A518 Blue Angel, S. patens ß—Graceful ultramarine foliage. Heat-tolerant, fragrant flower from old-fash- ˜ ioned gardens. 12–32”h Í∏ Minnesota native and periwinkle blue tubular blooms on upright A538 Snapdragon, Moroccan ß◊ $5.00—6 plants in a pack ‰ Rock garden stems early July through frost. 24–30”h Linaria maroccana A519 Pink, S. splendens—Wild form with peach-pink Purple 1.5” miniature snapdragons cluster at the top of Sun Daisy Osteospermum † flowers. It should become quite bushy. Can be Cold-sensitive: each branching stem. Happy when and where pansies Cheerful 3” daisy-like blooms. Í brought indoors for the winter. 48–60”h Ω keep above 40°F are happy, these cool-weather self-seeding annuals will $4.00—4.5” pot: ¥ ◊ Toxic to humans A520 Salvia, Giant benefit from some afternoon shade and a trim after A557 Akila Purple ◊—Flowers open silver and Í∏ ¥ ß Saturday restock Brilliantaisia subulugurica their first flowering, April–June. 10–20”h turn vibrant purple. Compact and well-branched. Spires of 1” bird-beaked speckled lilac and electric $2.00—4 plants in a pack 16–20”h blue-violet flowers on thick stems with shiny serrated Snapdragon, Dwarf Antirrhinum A558 Soprano White ß—White with a slight laven- 8” leaves. Actually a long-flowering shrub from der tint and purple eye. 6–10”h A snapdragon for edging. A dwarf in height but a giant Africa. Loves sun, heat, water, and fertilizer. Blooms A559 Symphony Orange ß—The best color yet. in the garden or hanging basket. Heat and frost toler- late in the season. 84–120”h Í∏ 8–12”h ant. Í∏ $15.00—5.25” pot $5.00—4” pot: $2.00—4 plants in a pack: A560 3D Berry White ◊—Blooms all day and A521 Sapphire Flower Browallia speciosa ß A539 Chimes Mix ß—Early, well-branched. 6–8”h ´ night with short white petals and an oversized, Starlight Blue—Star-shaped flowers. Easy to grow. A540 Twinny Peach ß—Looking more like butterflies frilly lavender center. Mounded habit. 10–14”h Prefers light shade. Good for hanging baskets or pots. than dragons, these are double flowers. “Peach” A561 Fire Burst ß—Light up the border with a burst Bring indoors before frost for winter pleasure. Light is shorthand for shades of melon, peach, yellow of fire. Coppery gold to red with blue eyes. blue to lavender. 6–10”h Í∏Ó and light orange blended together, a unique range Upright. 12”h $2.00—4 plants in a pack of colors for a snapdragon. Plant with blues and purples, especially purple foliage. 12”h ∫´ Sweet Potato Vine Ipomoea batatus A522 Scarlet Mallow Pentapetes phoenicea ß $5.00—4” pot: The hottest vine for baskets and containers. Roots are Planted by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, but rarely A541 Acrobat Cherry Red ◊—Cherry-red blos- edible; leaves are poisonous. Trails up to 48”. 6–10”h cultivated in America now. Other common names are soms are large and abundant. Can be left to trail by 24–36”w. Í∏ç¥ Noon Flower and Midday Flower because the blooms or pinched to mound. 4–6”h ∫˙ open at noon and close at dawn. The five-petaled blos- $3.00—3.5” pot: A542 Acrobat Orchid ◊—Stunning lavender hues soms have an open, almost flat, cup shape with the A562 Blackie ß—Dark purple. on this versatile plant. 4–6”h ∫˙ central anthers protruding so much the flowers look A563 Golden Marguerite ß—Chartreuse. A543 Acrobat Yellow ◊—Sunny yellow blooms. like red jellyfish. The long, narrow leaves are olive $4.00—4” pot: Í∏ Can be left as a spiller or pinched for a mounded bronze green with serrated edges. Easy. 36–48”h ∫˙ A564 Illusion Emerald Lace ◊ß—Almost spidery ∫ appearance. 4–6”h $3.00—3.5” pot chartreuse leafy vines can romp around your ß A523 Sensitive Plant Mimosa pudica ß A544 Snapdragon, Trailing Antirrhinum flower beds or cascade from a container. Luminaire Harvest Red—Most vigorous of the trail- Vigorous, trailing to 48”. Native to South and Central America, this creeping ing snapdragons. Very easy to grow. Heat and cold tol- A565 Sweet Caroline Green and Yellow ß— plant has compound leaves that fold inward and droop erant. Cranberry and gold. 8–10”h Í∏ ´ Variegated and vigorous. when touched, then reopen within minutes. A favorite $5.00—4” pot of children. 12–30”h Í $2.00—4 plants in a pack $5.00—4” pot: ◊ß Spiderflower Cleome A566 Illusion Midnight Lace —Dramatic, Shamrock Oxalis graceful, deeply cut black-maroon foliage. Spiderflower performs well through heat and drought. Brightly colored flowers and clover-like foliage in low, Vigorous. Self-sows for next year. Useful for backgrounds and mounding mats. Easy to grow, drought-tolerant, deer- A567 Sweet Caroline Bronze ß—Light cinnamon large beds. Nectar is excellent for bees and fair for resistant, no deadheading needed. ∏ color on deeply lobed leaves. Vigorous and trail- hummingbirds. Seeds are eaten by finches and juncos. $5.00—4” pot: Í∏˙ ing. Sweet Georgia Bullfrog ◊ A524 Charmed Wine ◊ß—White lily-shaped A568 —Compact purple $2.00—4 plants in a pack: flowers on a mound of deep burgundy shamrock chartreuse variegated variety. A545 African, C. hirta ß—Fluffy, complex pink to red- foliage with pale green stems. Don Engebretsen, violet flowers with unusual yellow markings. A569 Texas Bluebonnet Lupinus texensis the Renegade Gardener, has elected it to his Leaves can be eaten as a vegetable. Lacks the White-tipped clusters of up to 50 fragrant, blue, pea- “Perfect Plant Club” due to its combination of prickles of ordinary spiderflower. Blooms summer like flowers. One of the six lupine species that are the pretty flowers and nice foliage. 12–16”h till frost. From Africa. 24–36”h state flower of Texas. 12–36”h Í∫ $1.50—2.5” pot A525 Molten Lava, O. vulcanicola ß—Leaves range in A546 Rose Queen, C. spinosa ß—36–48”h color from chartreuse to orange maroon depend- See also LUPINES, pages 18 and 50 A547 Violet Queen, C. spinosa ß—36–48”h ing on the light conditions. Dainty yellow flowers A548 White Queen, C. spinosa ß—36–48”h Tobacco, Dwarf Flowering Nicotiana all season long. 6–10”h by 18–24”w ‰ A526 Plum Crazy, O. vulcanicola ß—Dappled pink, $4.00—4” pot: Long-tubed, 2” blooms that are open all day; delight- green and white foliage and yellow flowers. A549 Linde Armstrong, C. spinosa ß—Compact fully fragrant. Easy. Excellent nectar source for hum- Exciting new look in the shade. 3–8”h by 12”w ‰ thornless variety. A ring of rosy-pink blossoms mingbirds and moths (including the hummingbird-like Í˙∫¥ surrounded by whiskers. Should not self-seed. sphinx moth). Seeds for finches and juncos. A527 Silver Nickel Vine Dichondra 12–18”h $2.00—4 plants in a pack: Emerald Falls—Rounded, fan-shaped silver foliage ß A550 Spike Moss Selaginella sp. A570 Red —12–18”h with a cascading habit. Heat and drought-tolerant in A571 Starmaker Lime ◊—Lime-green flowers. sun and shade, great for containers. Grows 36-72” Mounding primitive plant. Very cute. Great for terrari- 12–18”h long. Í∏ ç $2.00—2.5” pot ums. 1–2”h Í∏Ó ‰ $3.00—2.5” pot Tobacco, Flowering Nicotiana Snapdragon Antirrhinum Spikes Dracaena Easy and fragrant in the evening. Excellent nectar Í∏´ Old-fashioned favorites; great cut flowers. A tough-as-nails container plant with an upright vase source for hummingbirds and moths (including the $2.00—4 plants in a pack: shape. Used as a vertical accent. Can be over-wintered hummingbird-like sphinx moth). Seeds for finches and indoors. Í∏†ç A528 Black Prince ß—Near black velvety crimson juncos. May reseed. Í∏∫˙¥ flowers. Dark foliage. 18”h $3.00—3.5” pot: $2.00—4 plants in a pack: ß ß A529 Frosty Lavender Bells —Early blooming fra- A551 Green leaves, D. indivisa —12–30”h A572 Hot Chocolate—Pendulous green tubes opening grant butterfly type. White and pink. 18–21”h $6.00—5.25” pot: to starry petals of ruby red to maroon. Colors ß A530 Madam Butterfly Mix —Double azalea-type A552 Green leaves, D. indivisa ß—Larger plant, over- richest grown in morning sun only. 48”h blooms in wide range of colors. 24–30”h wintered from last year. 30–48”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack: A531 Rocket Mix ß—Tall, great for cut flowers. 36”h ◊ A532 Rocket Redstone ß—Bronzy-red foliage. $6.00—4” pot: A573 Fragrant Delight Mix, N. alata —Star- ◊ Cherry red flowers. 30–36”h A553 Colorama, D. marginata —Hot pink to shaped blooms in shades of fuchsia, white, A533 Sonnet White ß—18–21”h bright red leaf margins, greenish-cream stripe in salmon, purple, lavender, rust and bronze. the center. Known as the “rainbow tree,” it needs 48–72”h some light to maintain its color. 24–48”h A574 Grand Old White, N. alata grandiflora ß— $6.00—4” pot Fragrant, old-fashioned white. 32”h Flowering Tobacco 40 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Annual Flowers A580 Torch of Texas Ipomopsis rubra ß◊ Wishbone Flower continued Dozens of small bright crimson blooms atop tall, $4.00—4” pot: Hanging Baskets narrow columns of feathery foliage. Well drained soil. A600 Catalina Gilded Grape ß—Snapdragon-like yel- Native to the U.S. gulf coast. Reseeding biennial. low flowers with purple centers need no dead- SPECIALTY BASKETS To 72”h Í∫˙ $2.00—4 plants in a pack heading to bloom all season. Trailing habit. 16”h ß A627 Silver Dollar Vine Zerosicyos danguyi 6” basket—$12.00 A581 Troy’s Gold $5.00—4” pot: A601 Solarina White Veil ◊ß—White petals Round, shiny, succulent-like leaves on trailing vines. Í Plectranthus ciliatus Like a fuzzy coleus. Bright yellow foliage splashed with blending into a purple throat. Semi-trailing 36”. A628 Bougainvillea Bougainvillea 10” basket—$32.00 green while the undersides of leaves, stems, veins, and 6–10”h Petal-like bracts come in a range of colors and last a long time. Blooms all new growth are purple. Cute small flowers are white Zinnia Zinnia elegans summer with no deadheading. And if you don’t water it, it will come back to dotted with lavender. Can be a houseplant. 12”h by Quick growers for bright, clear color. Easy to grow life when you do. Í ∏ 24–36”w $3.00—3.5” pot with blooms all summer. Great cut flower. Í Combination Baskets for Shade or Sun 12” basket—$38.00 A582 Twinspur Diascia $2.00—4 plants in a pack: Creative, ready-to-go baskets each contain three or more varieties of striking Juliet Orange—Popular cottage garden plants with A602 Lilliput Mix ß—This zinnia series is a particular plants in beautiful color and texture combinations. many small, delicate orange flowers. Long flowering magnet for butterflies. 16–18”h ∫ Shade A629 ∏Ó season. Semi-trailing, a nice filler for early spring con- A603 Lilliput Orange ß—16–18”h ∫ Sun A630 Í tainers. 6–12”h Í∏ $5.00—4” pot A604 Lilliput Pink ß—16–18”h ∫ A605 State Fair Mix ß—Huge blooms up to 6” 12” BASKETS $23.00 Verbena Verbena across. Good for cutting. 36–48”h ∫ Among the finest of all low-growing bedding plants. $3.00—4 plants in a pack: Begonia Begonia Fuchsia Fuchsia Impatiens, New Trailing brilliant colors. Heat and drought tolerant. A606 Swizzle Cherry-Ivory ß—3.5” bi-color blooms. A631–633 Bonfire, A637–A640 four Guinea Impatiens Í∏∫Ω 6–12”h Orange and color combinations A645–A646 $2.00—4 plants in a pack: A607 Swizzle Scarlet-Yellow ß—3.5” bi-color ∏Ó˙ ͆ Salmon-Pink Tuberous Two Rivieras A583 Imagination, V. tenuisecta ß—Large flower clus- blooms. 6–12”h Ó¥ ters in deep blue-violet. Feathery foliage spreads Geranium, Ivy Lobelia Lobelia A647 $5.00—6 plants in a pack: to 20”. One of garden writer Marge Hols’s all- Black-Eyed Susan Pelargonium Heat Electric Blue A608 Benary’s Giant Lime ß—4–5” fully double Í∏ time favorites. 12”h Vine Thunbergia A641–A643 chartreuse flowers. 40–50”h Í Í A584 Obsession Blue with Eye—6–12”h A634 Three colors A609 Benary’s Giant Mix ß—4–5” fully double flow- Petunias Petunia A585 Obsession Crimson with Eye, V. ß—6–12”h ers in a rainbow of colors. 40–50”h Coleus Solenostemon Impatiens, Double A648–A649 A586 Obsession Mix with Eye ß—12”h ∫Ω ÍΩ A610 Benary’s Giant Wine ß—Rich burgundy 4–6” A635 Cascade Red Impatiens A644 Two colors A587 Peaches and Cream ß—8”h ∏Ó Pink Energy ∏ † fully double blooms resembling dahlias are rain, Verbena Verbena $5.00—4” pot: Fern, Boston A650 Lanai Purple heat and mildew resistant. 36”h A588 Estrella Salmon Star ß—An eye-catching bicol- A611 Inca—Sun-worshipping fiery orange double Nephrolepsis A636 Í Star ÍΩ or. Striking salmon flowers with creamy star cen- blooms are 5” wide. Would look great with Salvia ters cover this entire plant all summer. 9–11”h ‘Black and Blue’. 36–40”h 12” FIBER BASKETS $27.00 A589 Lanai Twister Pink ß—“Best in Class” garden A612 Magellan Orange ◊ß—Double dwarf with performance with unique pink and white bicolor 5” blooms. 15–17”h Strawberry, Toscana Fuchsia Fuchsia A652 Tomato A653 flower heads. 8”h by 24”w A613 Pinca—Fully double, bright pink 6” flowers. Fragaria A651 Pink Velvet Crush—red Tumbling Tiger—red A590 Verbena, Brazilian ß Great as a cut flower or just massed in your gar- flowers, red fruit. and near-black fully and green striped pear den bed. 36”h Verbena bonariensis ÍΩ◊ double. ∏Ó˙◊ tomatoes. A614 Queen Red Lime ß—Maroon outer petals Indeterminate, Many gardeners consider it indispensible, with its tall grade to lime centers with shades of rose, mauve, 55 days. Í and airy purple umbels on many slender stalks. Self and soft chartreuse. Double or semi-double. Í∏ ∫Ω seeds. A good cut flower. 48”h 40–50”h ∫ $5.00—6 plants in a pack A615 Zinnia, Creeping Sanvitalia procumbens Tobacco, Flowering continued Vinca Catharanthus roseus Aztec Gold—Tiny golden daisies create a striking con- $5.00—6 plants in a pack (continued): Ever-bloomer for beds in summer and pots in winter. trast to the mat of dark green leaves. Golden yellow, ß A575 Lime, N. alata —Check out these 1” lime green Waxy, impatiens-like flowers are abundantly produced. starred flowers with a yellow center. 6–12”h Í∏ flowers, trumpet-shaped opening to beautiful Thrives in summer heat. Low maintenance and stays $2.00—4 plants in a pack five-pointed stars that bloom profusely for three neat right up to frost. Mounded habit. Í∏†Â¥ Zinnia, Dwarf Zinnia months. Looks especially great with blue flowers. $2.00—4 plants in a pack: 24–36”h A591 Cooler Mix ß—14”h More compact than the tall flowers we usually think of Whisper Deep Pink ß A576 —New, award-winner A592 Pacifica Red ß—True red. 16”h as zinnias. Bright, clear colors. Easy to grow with Í blooms prolifically in varying shades of white to A593 Peppermint ß—White with red eye. 6–12”h blooms until frost. Disease resistant. pink from May until frost. All colors present at $2.00—4 plants in a pack: once. Excellent disease tolerance. 36”h A594 Vinca Vines Vinca major ß Profusion series ∫ A577 White to Rose, N. mutabilis—Tall stems carry Expoflora—May blossom in full sun; the flowers A616 Cherry ß—Compact, mound-forming, mildew dozens of 1” pendant tubular blooms that age are blue. Green with wide, irregular white edges. from pure white to pale pink to rose pink; all Í∏ †ç¥ resistant. 12”h 6–12”h $4.00—4.5” pot ß colors appear at once. Curving stalks give the A617 Double Cherry —Saturated rosy-pink. 12”h ß plant the appearance of a group of flying birds. A595 White Gossamer A618 Fire —Reddish orange. 12”h 36–60”h ∫ Tradescantia sillamontana A619 Knee High Red—A red that’s great for cutting. 20–24”h A578 Woodland, N. sylvestris ß—Elongated, tubular, Fine white cobwebs cover gray-green foliage. Deep A620 Mix ß—12”h star-shaped white flowers form fountains atop rose-magenta flowers. Nice in a hanging basket. From A621 Orange ß—Yellowish orange color. 12”h∫ tall stems. Huge leaves. Sweetly scented. More the mountains of northern Mexico. Can be over-win- A622 White ß—2001 AAS winner. 12”h shade tolerant than other tobaccos. 48–60”h tered indoors. 12–24”h Í∏ $3.00—3.5” pot Zahara series, Z. marylandica. Planted for the Beijing A579 Toothache Plant Acmella oleracea Wishbone Flower Torenia fournieri Olympics because it performs wonderfully in hot, Peek a Boo—Curious 1” olive-shaped yellow flowers A treasure for shaded beds and pots. Two-tone, 1” sunny, dry places. 12–18”h ∫ on stalks, each with a rust-burgundy “eye” on top. A blooms. Double pistils hidden in the flower are A623 Coral Rose ß cluster of them look like bullseye-painted drumsticks attached at the top, forming little”wishbones.” Deer A624 Fire ß—Reddish-orange. 12–18”h or some very weird eyeball-on-toothpick hors d’oeu- resistant. ∏Ó∫˙ A625 Starlight Rose ß—2.5” bicolor, white with a vres. Bronze-tinted stems and foliage. From Brazil. $2.00—4 plants in a pack: rose starburst in the center. 8–12”h Syn. Spilanthes oleracea 12–15”h by 24–30”w Í∏Â ß A596 Clown Blue ß—Light blue and dark blue A626 Yellow —Cool but bright pastel yellow. $5.00—4” pot 8–10”h 12–18”h A597 Clown Burgundy ß—8–10”h A598 Clown Lemon ß—8–10”h A599 Clown Mix ß—8–10”h

Bring your own wagon if you can, and be sure to keep track of your plant purchases. See page 1 for details. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 41 We accept cash, checks, Amex, Fruit Visa, MasterCard & Discover Apple Malus domestica Blueberry continued F029 Dogwood, Cornelian Cherry Key Beautiful spring flowers, white and fragrant, and fall $15.00—1 gal. pot: Cornus mas Í Full sun fruit. ÍΩ˙Ç F014 Chippewa—A 1996 U of M introduction. A good Late winter clusters of tiny yellow flowers before the ∏ Part sun/part shade $39.00—5 gal. pot: plant for the home gardener with large dark blue leaves appear. The fruit is dark ruby red, ripening after Ó Shade F001 Haralson—Class of ’22 “graduate” of the fruits and good blueberry flavor. 2.5–3.5’h by it falls from the tree. Acidic flavor like a mix of cran- 2.5–3.5’w berry and sour cherry, it’s mainly used for jam and an University of Minnesota eager for work in north- Ω Good for bees ern climates. Distinctive tart flavor, very crisp and F015 Northsky—Midseason berries. Developed at the excellent sauce. Amenable to heavy clay soil. 20–25’h Í∏ ÇΩ ı Bird food source juicy. Semi-dwarfing rootstock. 9–30’h by U of M. 2–3’h by 15–20’w $14.00—1 gal. pot F016 Pink Lemonade—Sweet deep pink berries in ∫ Butterfly-friendly 10–14’w F030 Fig, Hardy Ficus carica ◊ F002 Liberty ◊—Dwarf tree produces tart juicy summer. 4–5’h by 3–4’w ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Chicago Hardy—Self-fruiting medium-sized fig tree crisp apples mid-season. 8–15’h by 8–10’w Cherry, Bush Prunus that’s good for potted culture. Fruits in late summer ç $45.00—5 gal. pot: Attractive foliage Extremely ornamental in spring when covered in beau- until frost. Despite its name, it can’t be considered Ç F003 Honeycrisp—The most popular apple developed tiful flowers followed by bright red fruit. The cherries hardy here, though it may be worth trying with heroic Culinary at the University of Minnesota. Great for eating are delicious fresh or make sensational jams or pie. protection, such as a giant pile of bagged oak leaves or ´ Edible flowers fresh or storing. Ideal for the home orchard. Can bear three or four quarts of berries per plant. a box built around it. Otherwise, it can be over-win- ˝ Ground cover Semi-dwarfing rootstock. ***** 15–20’h by Requires more than one variety for pollination. ÍÇΩ tered in a large pot in an attached garage or a fruit  Medicinal 15–20’w cellar. It can also be brought indoors as a houseplant. $6.00—4.5” pot: ˜ Minnesota native (Fig trees moved indoors often lose all their leaves, in $55.00—5 gal. pot: F017 Carmine Jewel—A Canadian introduction. Fruit ‰ ◊ which case cut back on watering until new leaves Rock garden F004 Dwarf Honeycrisp —The most popular larger than a nickel ripens early, from mid-July to apple developed at the University of Minnesota. sprout.) 10–12’h by 9–10’w Í $16.00—1.5 gal pot mid-August. Vigorous but few suckers. 6–8’h by † Cold-sensitive: Great for eating fresh or storing. This smaller ver- 3’w Goji Berry Lycium barbarum keep above 40°F sion is ideal for the home orchard. 12–15’h $9.00—3.5” pot: Grow superfruit in your own backyard. With the high- ¥ Toxic to humans F005 Apple, Columnar Malus ◊ F019 Jan, P. japonica x P. jacquemontii—White blooms. est antioxidant values of any fruit, gojis have been ß Saturday restock Scarlet Sentinel—Compact apple trees can be grown 4’h treasured in China for centuries. Good fresh, dried or in containers. Slim and tall, this fragrant-flowering F020 Joel, P. japonica x P. jacquemontii—Pink blossoms. frozen. Requires staking. Self-fruitful. Harvest late variety bears full-sized, red apples touched with yellow. 4’h summer to early fall. 5–7’h Í A good choice for narrower borders. 8–12’h by 2–3’w $9.00—5.25” pot: ÍΩÇ $49.00—7 gal. pot F031 Big Lifeberry ◊—Tasty red berries. ◊ Apricot Prunus F032 Sweet Lifeberry —Royal purple flowers. Beautiful white flowers in mid spring, followed by a Gooseberry Ribes uva-crispa heavy crop of early-ripening fruit. Best in a north- or Gooseberries are half-inch to one-inch round fruits with east-facing location to prevent early blooms and frost a flavor all their own, often used in desserts. White damage. Will fruit best with two varieties. ÍΩ blossoms in spring. Green lobed foliage turns red in fall. $20.00—1 quart pot: Attracts birds and butterflies. Self-fruitful. ÍΩ∫Ç F006 Briana, P. armeniaca—Heavy yields for an edible $13.00—1 gal. pot: landscape, originally from northern Russia. Fruit F033 Hinnomaki Red—Large, sweet-tart red fruit in is a light orange in color with a dark orange inte- Cherry, Pie Prunus cerasus summer. 3–5’h by 3–5’w rior, 1 to 1.5” in size. Dense clusters on short F034 Pixwell—Pinkish fruit in summer. Virtually spurs along the branches. Rich flavor with few Dwarf trees with beautiful spring blossoms, followed thornless. 5’h by 3’w disease or insect problems. 15–25’h by 15–25’w by tart full-size cherries. Excellent summer food used Ç by over 80 species of wildlife. Self-fertile. ÍÇΩ Grape Vitis $55.00—5 gal. pot: $39.00—5 gal. pot: Grow your own grapes! Vigorous vines are great for ÍÇ F007 Goldcot ◊—Medium-sized round fruit with F021 North Star—Very hardy and very productive U of covering fences, too. Climbs by tendrils. golden skin and firm orange flesh. Needs full sun M introduction. Great for cooking and freezing. $11.00—4.5” pot: and a pollinizer. 15–30’h by 10–20’w Ripens in July. 12–14’h F035 Frontenac Gris—A U of M cold-hardy introduc- tion. Blush to white, it’s very good for white Blackberry, Thornless Rubus $49.00—5 gal. pot: F022 Montmorency ◊—Valued as the best pie wines and as a seeded table grape. 8–10’h Delicious for pies, cobblers, turnovers, topping ice cherry but one that many people like to eat. F036 Marquette—Dark purple fruits, developed by the cream, and adding to cereal. Upright, thornless canes Heavy harvest in late July; one local gardener U of M’s cold-hardy grape program. Very good for bear large antioxidant-rich fruit in early summer. Pale reports up to nine gallons of fruit. 15–20’h by wine and juice. 20’h pink flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies as well 10–20’w $13.00—1 gal. pot: Apricot flowers as birds. Self-pollinizing Í∫ΩÇ $55.00—5 gal. pot: F037 Bluebell—Blue-black grape, excellent table quali- $8.00—4” pot: F023 Balaton ◊—White flowers become a firm tart ty similar to Concord in taste but hardier. 8–10’h F008 Chester ◊—Semi-sweet, firm blackberries. cherry with red skin and red flesh. 10–18’h F038 Edelweiss—Vigorous, greenish-white grape with One annual crop. 3–5’h by 3–5’w high sugar content. Dessert and wine grape. $12.00—1 gal. pot: Cherry, Sweet Prunus avium 10–15’h F009A Black Satin Thornless ◊—Productive and Less hardy than sour cherries, these sweet cherries will F039 Swenson’s Red—Extra sweet, large grape with semi-erect with deep blue-black fruit in mid to do better with protection from afternoon sun in the crisp yet tender texture. Developed at the U of M, late summer. Best on a trellis or planted along a winter as well as the northwest wind. All of these 1978. 5–6’h require another sweet cherry variety nearby for fence. 3–4’h F041 Hazelnut, American pollination. 15–30’h by 15–30’w ÍΩ F009B Blackberry, Dwarf Red Corylus americana $39.00—5 gal. pot: Rubus pubescens A rounded shrub with half-inch edible nuts, two to F024 Bing ◊—Fragrant flowers with large firm four in a cluster. Useful in the shrub border and in nat- This trailing berry makes a great groundcover for any heart shaped fruits with deep maroon color. uralistic settings; suckers from the roots to form thick- moist woodland area. The thornless stems develop Enjoyed by song birds. ets. Excellent for wildlife. Jackson County, Minn., decorative white flowers followed by small tart berries. F025 Black Tartarian ◊—Deep-purple fruits, lus- source. 6–8’h Í∏ Ωıǘ $11.00—1 gal. pot It is not a heavy producer, but the berries are well cious and abundant, begin forming as the pale- worth the work to pick. Seed from St. Louis County, pink flowers fade on this ancient Russian native, F042 Huckleberry, Black Minn. 6–12”h Í∏ Ω∫˝˜ $7.00—4” pot Plants which prefers long, cool winters and summers Gaylussacia baccata that aren’t too wet. The cherries are ripe by mid- Blueberry Vaccinium Wisconsin—White, tubular flowers cover this shrub summer. Popular for their fruit, compact size and brilliant fall in spring, followed by purplish-black edible berries. marked colors of orange and red. Pink flowers. Prefer acidic $55.00—5 gal. pot: Prefers acid soil. 1–3’h Í∏ Ωǘ soil! These are self-pollinizing unless noted otherwise, F026 Stark Gold ◊—Fragrant white flowers turn $10.00—1 gal. pot with but will get larger fruit if a different variety is nearby into golden sweet cherries in summer. Kiwi, Hardy Actinidia ÍΩ∫Ç for cross-pollination. Currant Ribes Vigorous fruiting vine, not the same as supermarket $12.00—1 gal. pot: White flowers followed by fruits in clusters by mid- kiwi. Grows in any moist but well-drained soil; should F010 Aurora, V. c o r y m b o s u m —The latest fruiting blue- not become dry in hot weather. Do not over-fertilize. summer. The fruit is good for jellies, wines and pre- Í∏Ç Ω berry on the market. Large, sweet berries August- serves. For the most fruit production, remove any Twining; needs a trellis. September. Resistant to cracking and store well. stems that are more than four years old. Self-fruitful $3.00—2.5” pot: Deep red fall color. 4–5’h and resistant to White Pine Blister Rust. Í∏Ω∫Ç F043 Arctic Beauty, A. kolomikta—Pollinizing (non- F011 Friendship, V. corymbosum—Super hardy blueberry $13.00—1 gal. pot: fruiting) plant with white and pink variegated are good delivers great wild berry taste on vigorous, pro- leaves, often used as a screen or shade vine ductive plants. From native plants in Friendship, F027 Consort—Clustered, black fruits ripen in late summer. 4–6’h by 3–4’w because of its dense cover. One pollinizer can Wis. Fruits mid-July to August (early for blueber- cover several nearby fruiting kiwi vines. 12’h for bees ries). Brilliant orange-red fall color. 3–4’h F028 Red Lake—Vigorous plant that breaks dormancy $10.00—5” pot: F012 Top Hat, V. angustifolia—Attractive, dwarf variety. early. Dark red fruits will ripen earlier with addi- Great for small gardens, even pots or for bonsai. tional moisture. 4’h F044 Krupnoplodnay, A. kolomikta—Fruiting plant. Plump, delicious berries. 2–3’h by 5–8’w ˜ Pink and white variegation after several seasons. Needs a pollinizer nearby to produce fruit. 10’h $14.00—1.5 gal. pot: $16.00—1.5 gal pot: F013 Northland—Flexible branches do not break ◊ under heavy snow loads. Fruit is borne on long F045 Issai, A. arguta —Climbing vine will set and loose clusters; nice wild berry flavor. Low smooth-skinned fruit one year after planting. stature and spreading growth habit also make it Does not require a pollinizer, but sets more and an attractive landscape plant. 2–4’h by 3–4’w larger fruit with one. 25’h by 10’w 42 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Fruit Key Peach Prunus amygdalus Raspberry Rubus Strawberry Fragaria Í Full sun Yes, these are edible peaches! Fragrant pink to rose Upright, self-fruitful, moderately suckering, thorny Lovely perennial fruits that are easy to grow. They pre- ∏ Part sun/part shade flowers in spring. Self-fertile. Best in a north- or east- shrubs that don’t require staking or support. Clusters fer sandy soil, but can be grown almost anywhere. ÍΩÇ´ Ó facing location to prevent early blooms and frost dam- of white, five-petaled, rose-like flowers with yellow Spread by runners. Shade ÍΩÇ age. Syn. P. p e r s i c a . anthers give way to raspberries of excellent eating $2.00—2.5” pot: ÍΩ∫Ç´ $45.00—5 gal. pot: quality. F061 Tristan ◊—Rosy-red flowers and an abun- Ω Good for bees $13.00—1 gal. pot: ı F046 Contender—Sweet, freestone fruit in late dance of aromatic sweet berries. Everbearing. Bird food source August. Cold-hardy, tolerant of late spring frosts. F054 Autumn Britten—White blossoms in spring. Few to no runners make this a great choice to ∫ Butterfly-friendly 12–15’h by 12–15’w Large sweet red berries ripen in August through grow in a pot. 6–10”h ˙ Hummingbird-friendly F047 Reliance—Medium to large freestone peaches fall. Popular for the Midwest. The earliest fall- $3.00—4 plants in a pack: with bright yellow flesh and yellow skin blushed fruiting raspberry. 3–4’h by 3–4’w F063 Honeoye ß—June-bearing. One big crop, better Bristol Black ç Attractive foliage with red. Ripens in August. 12–15’h by 8–10’w F055 —Bred in New York 1934. Mid-sea- for canning. 6–10”h Redhaven Ç Culinary F048 —Almost fuzz-free classic red freestone son, good quality fruit. Not suited to northern F064 Ozark Beauty ß—Ever-bearing; unusually vigor- peach introduced by Michigan State University in Minnesota, but good for Twin Cities area. 4–5’h ´ Edible flowers ous plants with thick foliage and deep roots. 1940. Early ripening in late July–early August. by 4–5’w ˝ 6–10”h Ground cover Vigorous, self-fertile, and resistant to leaf-spot. F056 Canby—White blossoms in June. Large sweet red  Medicinal 8–10’h berries in late August and early September. Very $4.00—6 plants in a pack: Jewel ß ˜ Minnesota native few thorns. Can be grown on a fence or trellis. F065 —Large, glossy bright red fruits with Pear, Semi-Dwarf Pyrus good firmness and flavor. Summer-bearing, very ‰ Rock garden 3–8’h Pears are most productive with two different varieties F057 Souris—Blossoms in May. Large sweet red berries productive plants. 6–10”h ß in the neighborhood for cross-pollination. ÍΩ in July. An improved Boyne. 3–5’h by 3–4’w F066 Mesabi —June-bearing. Developed by the U of † Cold-sensitive: $55.00—5 gal. pot: M for our climate. Disease-resistant, productive keep above 40°F Raspberry, Ground Cover plants. Medium to large berries with strong aro- F049 Clapps Red ◊—Juicy sweet fruit that ripens in ¥ Toxic to humans Rubus x stellarcticus ma. 6–10”h mid-summer. 10–15’h ß Saturday restock F050 Luscious ◊—Vigorous grower producing large Extremely hardy, low-growing plants without thorns. $5.00—4.5” pot: sweet juicy bright yellow reddish pears early fall. Spreads by rhizomes, making a thick mat of bright F067 Fragoo Pink ß—Ever-bearing with nice size 6–12’h green leaves. Small pinkish lavender flowers in late fruits. Great for containers or the garden with F051 Seckel ◊—Commonly called a sugar pear, the spring; red fruits in mid-summer. Red and burgundy pink blossoms. 6–10”h small sweet yellowish brown fruit makes an fall color. Plant two varieties for cross-pollination. ÍΩ∫Ç Strawberry, Alpine Fragaria vesca excellent dessert pear. Harvest fruit in late sum- 12”h mer. 10–14’h $6.00—3.5” pot: These valuable garden plants produce no runners, but F058 Anna bear numerous small, long, slender berries. Fragrant F052 Plum Prunus F059 Sophia and tasty, summer to fall. Likes part shade and regular Toka —Hardy and great for fresh eating or cooking. water. Nice along paths, and good in containers, too. Richly flavored exceptionally hardy selection from F060 Serviceberry, Saskatoon Í∏ΩÇ ‰ South Dakota. Self fruitful and one of the best polliniz- Amelanchier alnifolia $3.00—3.5” pot: ers for other plums. Blooms in May, fruit ripens mid- White flowers in earliest spring give way to showy, F068 Yellow Wonder—Many prefer this white-yellow August to early September. ***** 15–20’h by 10–20’w edible berries in summer and then brilliant fall color. berry over traditional red strawberries. ÍΩÇ $39.00—5 gal. pot This multi-stemmed shrub can be trained into a small Considered sweeter too. And birds ignore them F053 Plum, Wild Prunus americana tree. Extremely cold hardy, drought tolerant and not totally. 6–8”h picky about soil condition. Fruits are important to White flowers in May followed by red or yellow edible $3.00—4 plants in a pack: wildlife. May sucker or form a loose colony. A fruit. Long thorns that can be used as needles. Hardy F069 Alexandria ß—Red berries on productive plants. xeriscape plant. Douglas County, Minn., source. 4–6’h and drought resistant. Excellent for wildlife. Jackson 10”h by 4–8’w Í∏ ıΩǘ $11.00—5.25” pot County, Minn., source. 15–20’h by 15’w ÍΩıǘ See also the TOSCANA STRAWBERRY in $11.00—1 gal. pot hanging baskets, page 40

See also ALMONDS, page 6 and POMEGRANATES, page 7

Shrubs with edible fruit include BLACKHAW, BLACK CHERRY, PIN CHERRY, CHOKEBERRY, CHOCKECHERRY, TEA CRABAPPLE, HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY and CHINESE DOGWOOD, page 44 Edible Landscape: Make One Yourself

eading Emily Tepe’s book The Edible Landscape directly sown seed) instead of lavender growing in front of raspberries in in March, with a foot of snow on the ground, broccoli front of grapes scrambling up a trellis. Rwas almost painful because I wanted to run • An indeterminate tomato can share She suggests putting blueberries in large right out and put it to work. a large obelisk, as a cage, with pots to provide the acid soil required, then More than anything, Tepe wants to banish the idea of nasturtiums sinking the rootball into the ground over growing edibles in rows. “I believe that anyone can and • Swiss chard is the perfect filler winter, with mulch. Or wrapping the pot in should grow some of their own food and that doing so plant in containers burlap with a thick layer of straw or other doesn’t have to mean setting aside part of the yard to be Tepe includes useful lists of her insulating material. the ‘vegetable garden.’” favorite edibles, edible flowers, con- Taking it further Tepe is located in the Twin Cities, so she writes with tainer edibles, and plants for attract- Tepe’s book made me think of the book our climate challenges in mind. Even better, she estab- ing beneficial insects. It probably Edible Estates, by Fritz Haeg, which is also a lished the edible landscape demonstration garden at the won’t surprise you to hear that almost The Edible Landscape great inspiration piece. And it reminded me Saint Paul campus of the U of M. Clearly, she cares every plant she recommends is avail- By Emily Tepe how much we need more research and about the taste of the foods we can grow here, but she able at the plant sale or through Seed Photos by Paul Markert development of edible perennials, as advo- also cares about what the plants look like and how they Savers Exchange. Illustrations by cated by Eric Toensmeier in his book Edible combine with others to make a beau- More highlights Chandler O’Leary Perennnials. It also brought to mind the per- tiful garden. I was fascinated by Voyageur Press, 2013 maculture article we ran in the 2009 catalog, She has a friendly writing voice Tepe’s suggestion to plant 160 pages, $24.99 written by members of our local permacul- and a nice way of providing inspira- three co-pollinizing fruit ture movement. tion instead of heavy-duty how-to trees (dwarf or semidwarf sizes) in the same So much to know, and so inspiring! Tepe’s emphasis ideas. The book has an excellent plant hole, with two of them slightly slanted out on making it beautiful while growing your own food is a list, not to mention beautiful photos from the center. Maybe even a plum, peach, great addition to my gardening tool kit. and some of the best design illustra- and cherry—because they’re the same genus —Pat tions I’ve seen. and some varieties can pollinize each other. Resources Some quick things I learned Tepe’s rule about the amount of light Emily Tepe’s blog: www.artichokesandzinnias.com • Kohlrabi is nice grown with light- needed for edibles: If you eat the fruit, the Fritz Haeg’s edible estates: www.fritzhaeg.com textured plants like cosmos. plant needs eight or more hours; if you eat Eric Toensmeier’s site: www.perennialsolutions.org • Yarrow attracts beneficial insects the root, it will take five or six; if you eat the Permaculture article from the 2009 plant sale catalog: This photo of redbor kale with www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/permaculture • Okra is both edible and ornamental dark red-orange nasturtiums is so leaves or stems, it will tolerate part shade. • If you don’t have much light or beautiful, you’ll have to go see it Lavender is great for attracting pollina- space, try broccoli raab (from in color on the plant sale website. tors to fruit plants. An example is given of www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 43 We accept cash, checks, Amex, Visa, MasterCard & Discover Rosa Í´ÂÇ Roses Roses love sunshine, but those that accept part shade are noted with ∏. Climbing Shrub Roses

The canes of these roses grow upright and can be $2.00—2.5” pot: $11.00—1 gal. pot: trained to a trellis. All of these roses are from the R010 Angel Wings, R. chinensis—Grown from seed this R026 Prairie Wild, R. arkansana—The pink state flower Canadian Explorer series. spring, these sweetly scented miniature roses of Iowa and North Dakota blooms mid-spring should be blooming with tiny flowers the size of through early summer. This is the only native John Cabot—Blooms from early summer until frost in peas during the sale. Shades of rose, pink and rose that reblooms after its initial June flush of a range of shades from orchid-pink to fuchsia red. white with a high percentage of double blooms. blossoms. Bright red hips replace the highly Orange hips. 5–9’h Excellent for bedding and ideal for patio contain- scented 2” blossoms. Spreads. Jackson County, R001 $15.00—1 gal pot ers. Will continue to bloom inside in a sunny Minn., source. 1.5–2’h Ω˜ window. At mature size they’ll have 1.5–2” John Davis —Medium pink climber with red canes. blooms. 2–3’h $15.00—1 gal. pot: Spicy scent. Rebloomer. 6–8’h R027 Bill Reid—Yellow single blooms. Repeat bloom- R002 $15.00—1 gal pot $5.00—3.5” pot: ing Canadian Artists series. 3’h by 3’w ∫ R011 The Fairy—Soft pink 1” double flowers on cas- R003 $24.00—2 gal. pot R028 Campfire ◊—Ever-evolving mixture of soft cading canes. Shiny, dense foliage. 3’h by 4’w William Baffin—Deep pink double flowers in clusters yellow changing to pink. Continuous bloomer of up to 30 blossoms. Repeat blooms. At its best clam- R012 Sea Foam—White pompom flowers on trailing from early summer until hard frost. 2–3’h by 3’w bering over a fence, porch or shed. Can be trained to a canes, ever-blooming. Vigorous, low-mainte- pillar. 8–10’h nance; sparkling dark, foliage. 5’h by 2.5’w $24.00—2 gal. pot: R029 Bonica—Clusters of shell-pink blooms with a R004 $5.00—3.5” pot Red Cascade R013 —Deep red 1–1.5” double flowers fresh-cut apple scent. Bright orange hips follow R005 $24.00—2 gal. pot with a light pleasant fragrance will bloom and re- the flowers. Continuous bloom late spring to bloom with vigor. Few small thorns. Winter frost. 4–6’h by 4–6’w mulch. Í∏ 1.5’h by 3’w ˝ R030 Angela—Deep pink semi-double with highlights $7.00—2.5” pot: of lighter pink. Blooms early summer. Slightly R014 Oso Easy Mango Salsa—Pink-salmon blooms all fragrant. 5–10’h summer. 2–3’h by 2–3’w ˝ R031 Carefree Wonder—Three-inch, double radiant $8.00—4” pot: hot pink, ever-blooming. From the Parkland R015 Knockout, Double—Shows color from early Series bred in Manitoba. Luxuriant foliage. 2.5’h spring well into fall. Compact, rounded bush with R033 Honeysweet ◊—Scarlet orange 4” blooms on purple-green foliage and red flowers. Plant with bushy plant with attractive reddish, leathery the crown 4–6” below the soil surface. 3–4’h foliage. Repeat bloomer with sweet fragrance. R016 Party Hardy—Clustered, double, deep pink 2–3’h blooms all summer into fall. Mild apple fragrance. R034 Hope for Humanity—Dark red 3.5” clustered 2011 Canadian introduction with extra cold toler- blossoms. Vigorous Canadian rose from the ance. The glossy deep green foliage goes all the Parkland Series. Blooms all season. 5’h by 4’w way down the branches. A vigorous grower with R035 Julia Child ◊—Magnificent butter yellow dou- nice shrubby habit. 4’h by 4’w David Austin ble blooms with a strong sweet licorice scent $10.00—5.25” pot: from late spring to early summer. Compact plant Also known as Modern English, these roses blend R017 Oso Easy Cherry Pie—Bright cherry red flowers. with dark green, glossy foliage. A tantalizing trib- recent gardening concepts with antique flare and The flowers are large and single, accentuated ute to a great chef. Heat tolerant. 3.5’h fragrance. With modest winter protection they do fine with bright yellow stamens. Reblooms. 1–2’h R036 Morden Sunrise—A tough, strong rose with big, in our climate; their superb qualities justify the extra ∫˝ pink-blushed single yellow flowers. Strong protection. These roses are all on their own roots. R018 Oso Easy Fragrant Spreader—Abundant soft blooming from June until frost. Glossy green ∫ $24.00—2 gal. pot: pink 2” single flowers in summer that fade to leaves with good disease resistance. 3’h white. 2’h by 5–6’w ∫˝ R037 Prairie Sunrise R007 Crown Princess Margareta ◊—Apricot fully —Salmon-tinted petals on the double English rose, repeat bloomer with a R019 Oso Easy Honey Bun—Fragrant yellow blooms outside and deeper apricot petals on the inside, strong, fruity scent. 5’h all summer. 2–3’h by 2–3’w ˝ reblooming from summer to frost. Excellent resistance to black spot and mildew. 3’h by 3’w R008 Jude the Obscure—Creamy apricot yellow with R020 Oso Easy Italian Ice ◊—Orange buds open to R038 Rosa Glauca shades of pink. The 4–5” double bloom is chalice- yellow petals trimmed with pale pink. Has a nice , R. rubrifolia—Noted for its shaped with an indescribable scent that every- mounded habit and flowers profusely with no purplish-red new foliage and bluish mature body tries to describe: a fruity, tropical perfume need for deadheading. 1–3’h by 1–3’w leaves, useful as background or contrast. Shade- tolerant with good disease-resistance. Light pink, like guava, citrus, vanilla, and sweet white wine. R021 Oso Easy Lemon Zest ◊—Canary yellow 4–8’h by 4–6’w single, small flowers produced in June and flowers keep their color and stand out against followed by oblong bright orange hips in late R009 Queen of Sweden ◊—Pink that acquires glossy leaves. Lots of buds. Self-cleaning flowers summer. Reseeds (birds will spread the seeds in shades of apricot. Double rose with an incurved and only minimal pruning needed. Prefers moist, your neighborhood). 6’h Í∏∫ cup form. Light myrrh fragrance. Repeat bloomer. well-drained soils. 1–3’h by 1–3’w R039 Snowdrift ◊—Looks and smells like an old Resistant to black spot, mildew, and rust. 3.5–6’h R022 Oso Easy Paprika—Spice up your life with by 2.5–4’w English rose, but this is no diva. Its 2” creamy Paprika, a low mounded rose with loads of red- white flowers with apricot center bloom all dish-orange single blooms with a bright yellow summer. Good hedge plant. 3–4’h eye. Foliage emerges with hints of red in the new ◊ growth. Reblooms. 1–2’h ∫˝ R040 Tequila —Fragrant bright apricot-orange cupped semi-double blossoms. Repeat bloomer, R023 Oso Easy Peachy Cream—Double flowers summer to fall. 4’h by 3’w Í∏ Tree-Form emerge peach, transform to cream. Low mound- ing prolific bloomer. Self cleaning and black spot $28.00—3 gal. pot: resistant. 1–3’h by 1–3’w R042 Bonica ◊ R041 Milwaukee’s Calatrava—White double slightly ruffled petals that blush pink in fall. From the A tree rose, grafted onto the hardiest rugosa root. Soft R024 Oso Happy Candy Oh Red—Large sprays of single, candy-apple-red flowers in panicles like breeder of the Knockout Rose. Fragrant, long- pink flowers with light green disease-resistant foliage. blooming. 4–5’h by 3’w Blooms all summer. Masses of reblooming double Peegee hydrangeas. Minnesota bred by David ∫ 2.5” shell pink blossoms on a standard. 7–8’h by 3–4’w Zlesak. Disease-resistant rebloomer. 3–4’h $129.00—5 gal. pot R025 Oso Happy Smoothie—Hot pink blooms from June until frost. Thornless and very winter hardy. Minnesota bred. 3’h by 3’w

Bring your own wagon… you’ll be glad you did! Thank you, Master Gardeners, for volunteering at the sale! Master Gardeners will be on hand throughout the sale to answer questions (located near the central stairway). Many are from Ramsey County: www.co.ramsey.mn.us/mastergardener To find your local Master Gardener program: www.extension.umn.edu/offices 44 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Shrubs and Trees Key S001 Abelia, Fragrant Abelia mosanensis S020 Black Tupelo Nyssa sylvatica ◊ S033 Chokecherry Prunus viginiana ß Í Full sun Hailing from Latvia, this hardy deciduous shrub has Prized throughout the south, this slow grower makes a Long clusters of white blossoms are followed by red ∏ Part sun/part shade pink flowers with fragrance better than a lilac, late May great boulevard tree. Blossoms and fruit attract bees fruit, ripening to dark black-purple. In spite of the through mid June. Glossy summer foliage turns and birds. Lustrous green leaves change to purple and name, the fruit makes excellent jam or syrup. Can be Ó Shade orange-red in fall. 5–6’h Í∏ $7.00—4” pot bright red fall color. 30–50’h by 20–30’w ÍΩ grown as a dense hedge. Good in most soils and attrac- $7.00—1 quart pot tive to bees, butterflies and birds. Douglas County, Ω Good for bees S002 Andromeda Pieris japonica Minn., source. 20’h by 6’wÍ Ωı∫˜ S021 Blackhaw Viburnum prunifolium ◊ ı Bird food source Mountain Fire—Clusters of urn-shaped, fragrant, $11.00—5.25” pot ∫ white flowers in early spring. New leaves are red. Rich Forest Rouge—Color throughout the growing season. Butterfly-friendly Í∏ ¥ S034 Crabapple, Tea Malus hupehensis ◊ ˙ acidic soil. 4–8’h by 3–6’w $15.00—1 gal. pot Deep red spring stems contrast with the new yellow- Hummingbird-friendly green leaves. Then creamy white flowers appear in flat- Chinese native that may be the most picturesque Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis topped 4.5” clusters, followed by handsome blue-black crabapple of all. In spring, pink buds open to white ç Attractive foliage Wonderful evergreens for the landscape. Í∏¥ berries that are edible off the bush. Both berries and blossoms that cloak the entire length of its branches. Ç Culinary $4.00—3.5” pot: the red-to-burgundy fall foliage remain until winter. Bright red, cherry-sized fruit follow through the fall. ´ Edible flowers S003 Teddy—A lovable, huggable little plant that has Deer resistant. Best in full sun. 8–10’h by 6–8’w 40’h ÍΩ $9.00—1 gal. pot ˝ Í∏ ∫ $17.00—2 gal. pot Ground cover become very popular. The foliage is soft and S035 Cranberry, American Highbush bluish-green but will turn bronze with the onset  Medicinal S022 Blue Beech Carpinus caroliniana Viburnum trilobum of winter. 3–5’h ‰ ˜ Minnesota native S004 Sunkist This great native tree grows well in heavy soil and low- Flowers good for butterflies; berries excellent winter ‰ —Pyramidal to conical shape with exqui- Rock garden site year-round color: dense, flattened sprays of er light conditions. The catkins and fruits look a little food for wildlife. White flower clusters in spring. Red lemon-yellow in spring, turning orange-yellow in like dangling Japanese pagodas—first green, then berries persist into winter. Douglas County, Minn., Í∏Ó Ω∫˜ † Cold-sensitive: winter. 4’h by 2–3’w becoming yellowish brown as they mature into clusters source. 8–12’h $11.00—5.25” pot keep above 40°F of three-winged nutlets. Corrugated blue-green leaves ◊ $6.00—1 quart pot: with serrated edges change to red, scarlet and orange S036 Cypress, Bald Taxodium distychum ¥ Toxic to humans S005 Cutie—Very dwarf with neat globe shape. A Deciduous conifer with very light green new leaves, ß in fall. The smooth greenish-gray trunk becomes fluted Saturday restock North Star introduction. 9”–1’h by 1’w with age and seems to have muscles. Its hard, heavy turning darker green in summer. Happiest when it’s S006 Zmatlik—Narrow, columnar growth. Medium wood is used for tool handles, mallets, walking sticks, knee-deep in mud, but any moist soil will sustain its green ruffled foliage. Slow-growing. 6–7’h and golf clubs. Tolerant of most soils. 20–35’h by shallow roots, soft flat leaves (think feathers), fluted $7.00—4” pot: 20–35’w Í∏Ó ˜ $39.00—5 gal. pot trunk and peeling bark. The signature flat crown of S007 Fire Chief ◊ this long-lived deciduous tree is often seen dripping —Crackling red spring foliage Boxwood Buxus microphylla mellows to orange as the season goes on. Add with Spanish moss in photos taken in its native South. year-round color to your landscape with this care- This is the shrub you see trimmed to flat-edged hedges 50–75’h by 30’w Í $6.00—4” pot free evergreen. 4’h in formal gardens and labyrinths. (If you are planting a labyrinth, please place a special order.) Can be kept Cypress, False Chamaecyparis pisifera $11.00—5.25” pot: much smaller by pruning. Best sited in winter shade to Native to North America and East Asia, they have flat, ◊ S008 Anna’s Magic Ball —Though small enough avoid winterburn. Í∏¥ fern-shaped, scale-like leaves rather than needles. Í to use in a container, you’ll want to put this $3.00—4.5” pot: bright yellow charmer in the small corners of $3.00—2.5” pot: ß your garden to add pop. Nice globe-shaped habit. S023 Wintergreen—Bright green leaves on this hardi- S037 Vintage Gold —Strong-growing and golden. 1’h est of boxwoods. 3–5’h by 3–5’w Holds its color without fading in summer or win- ‰ S009 North Pole—Columnar evergreen with dark $9.00—5.25” pot: ter. 1.5–2.5’h green winter foliage, resistant to burn. S024 Wedding Ring ◊—Rings of gold surround $10.00—1 gal. pot: Originating at North Star Nursery in Faribault, each leaf of the rich, glossy foliage on this com- S038 King’s Gold—Golden-yellow threadleaf foliage. Minn. Excellent landscape plant for narrow pact boxwood. An excellent addition to formal Upright form. Slow grower. 3–5’h by 3–7’w spaces or as an accent. 10–15’h by 4–5’w gardens, or as a year-round accent plant. 1–3’h S039 Cypress, Russian Microbiota decussata $14.00—2 gal. pot: S025 Button Bush ◊ Dwarf dense evergreen. Light green in color changing S010 DeGroot’s Spire—Narrow, upright spire-shaped Cephalanthus occidentalis to bronze in winter. Excellent for shade. 1’h by 6’w plant with dark green, twisted foliage. Suitable as Í∏Ó ˝ $16.00—1 gal. pot a specimen or in a container or trough. 7’h Sugar Shack—Long prized as a native shrub, this down-sized version is perfectly sized for your garden. S040 Daphne, February ◊ $39.00—5 gal. pot: Fragrant white flowers, glossy red foliage, and colorful ◊ Daphne mezereum S011 Skinners Dwarf Pyramidal —Narrow and fruit make this plant shine from spring to fall. upright, with nice form for winter interest and 3–4’h Í∏ $9.00—5.25” pot Wonderfully fragrant early spring (though not in compactness for the small garden. From northern February here) pink flowering shrub with a round sil- Manitoba. 6–7’h by 2–3’w Cardinal Bush Weigela houette. Grows slowly. In early summer, bright red Spreading shrub grown for its funnel-shaped flowers berries add a second wave of interest. Prefers well- Azalea, Lights Rhododendron hybrids that attract hummingbirds. Í∏∫Ω˙ drained soil. Self-seeds. 3–4’h Í∏¥ Azaleas need acid The Lights series of hardy azaleas was developed at the $3.00—3.5” pot: $15.00—2 quart pot University of Minnesota. The flower buds are hardy soil. Mulch to protect ß to –35°F. Í∏Ω∫¥ S026 Rumba, W. florida —Semi-dwarf with ruby-red S041 Dogwood, Chinese Cornus kousa their shallow roots flowers that have a yellow throat. Blooms from Radiant Rose—Vase-shaped while young, but $12.00—1 gal. pot: June through September. 3–4’h from drying. Azaleas S012 Mandarin Lights—Heavily flowering, bright becomes more horizontal and tiered with age. $8.00—5.25” pot: are deciduous, while orange-red lightly scented flowers. 4–5’h Magnificent, long-lasting rose-colored blooms in June. S013 Northern Highlights S027 Wine and Roses, W. florida—Dark burgundy-pur- Wavy green spring foliage becomes pink-red in sum- rhododendrons keep —Cream-yellow bicolor blooms with orange-yellow highlights. 4–5’h ple foliage and intense rosy-pink flowers. Full sun mer and crimson-red in fall. Fruits, which can be their leaves in winter. S014 Rosy Lights—Extra-fragrant dark pink flowers for darkest color. 4–5’h showy, are similar in appearance to raspberries and are with rose red contrasts. 4’h by 4’w $9.00—4” pot: edible. Protected location recommended. 20–25’h Í∏ S028 Sonic Bloom Red ◊—A burst of lipstick-red $39.00—1 gal. pot S015 Azalea, Pink and Sweet flowers in May followed by waves of rebloom S042 Dogwood, Giant ◊ Rhododendron viscosum until frost. 4–5’h Cornus controversa Purple-pink flowers with a flare of yellow in the throat $9.00—5.25” pot: and a spicy sweet fragrance. Late-blooming. Prefers Panicles of white flowers form tiers on the branches of S029 Spilled Wine, W. subsessilis—Dark red wavy light shade. 4’h by 3’w ∏∫¥ $13.00—1 gal. pot this Himalayan native, followed by attractive black leaves complement the hot pink magenta flowers fruit in fall. Red-purple autumn color, is the final S016 Azalea, Royal ◊ in spring and fall. 1.5–2’h by 3–4’w bonus. Also called the Wedding Cake Tree. Protected Rhododendron schlippenbachii S030 Cherry, Black Prunus serotina location recommended. 30–45’h by 20–30’w Í $10.00—1 gal. pot Large, fragrant, pale pink blooms and purple tinged Pink to white flowers hanging in clusters. Edible scar- foliage in spring. Red, orange and yellow fall foliage. let to black fruit in June. Crushed leaves have a distinct S043 Dogwood, Golden Cornus alba aurea Tolerates more neutral soils than most azaleas. Good cherry aroma. Yellow to red fall color. Jackson County, Prairie Fire—Here’s the sequence of events: bright drainage. 5–7’h by 3–5’w Í∏ ∫ $34.00—2 gal. pot Minn., source. 50–80’h by 30–60’w Í∏ ı∫Ω˜ gold leaves in spring, creamy white flowers in late S017 Bayberry Myrica pensylvanica $11.00—1 gal. pot spring, chartreuse foliage in summer, blazing red Great for texture and fragrant foliage in the garden. S031 Cherry, Pin Prunus pensylvanica foliage in fall, and finally orange-red branches in late Í∏ ¥ Wax covering the plentiful gray silver berries is used to The abundance of sour red fruit in summer has earned fall and winter. 5–7’h by 5–7’w $5.00—4” pot make aromatic and smokeless candles. The bark and this small tree the nickname “Fire Cherry.” Fast grow- Dogwood, Pagoda Cornus alternifolia wax have been used medicinally. 8’h Í∏ Â¥ ing; small white flowers in spring. Bright red orange Unique, horizontally layered branching structure, $10.00—1 gal. pot fall color. Deer tolerant. 20-40 year lifespan. Jackson which accounts for its common name. It has 3-4” flat County, Minn., source. 20–30’h by 18–25’w ÍΩ˜ S018 Birch, Cherry Betula lenta clusters of small white flowers in spring. Fruit are $11.00—1 gal. pot Crushed leaves and stems emit a refreshing winter- small blue-black berries that add considerable color in green scent. Lovely draping catkins when in bloom. S032 Chokeberry, Black summer as they mature and are much appreciated by Develops interesting scaly bark with age; green leaves Aronia melanocarpa songbirds. Best in filtered shade, but great fall color in turn golden yellow in fall. 45–55’h by 30–40’w ÍÂ¥ Deep green foliage turning brilliant red in fall. White sunny spots. Í∏Ωı¥ $14.00—1 gal. pot flowers in spring and clustered purple-black fruit from $19.00—2 gal. pot: S019 Birch, Dakota Pinnacle September through winter. Good for borders. Berries S044 Green leaves—Turns deep burgundy in fall. are high in antioxidants, the tart juice makes a very Source stock from Canada. 15’h by 15’w ˜ Betula platyphylla healthful jelly. Brilliant red fall foliage. Douglas $56.00—2 gal. pot: Fargo—Discovered by Art Boe during his years at the County, Minn. source. 6–8’h by 5’w Í∏Ω˜ Chokeberry S045 Golden Shadows—Iridescent lime-green leaves, University of North Dakota, this white-barked birch is $11.00—5.25” pot columnar, forming a perfect spire. Yellow fall color. broadly edged in gold. Fragrant white clusters of 30’h by 7–8’w Í¥ $34.00—5 gal. pot flower bracts. The foliage turns a reddish purple shade in fall. 10–12’h by 6–8’w ç www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 45 We accept cash, checks, Amex, Shrubs and Trees Visa, MasterCard & Discover S046 Dogwood, Red Twig Cornus sericea ß Fir Abies Forsythia Forsythia A northern classic, great for winter interest with its red Short, soft needles on beautifully shaped evergreens. The classic spring-blooming shrub. Soft yellow flowers branches. Green leaves, white flowers. Rounded shape. Narrow pyramidal evergreen with horizontal branches line arching branches in April. Forsythias are named Douglas County, Minn., source. 8–10’h Í∏Ó Ω˜¥ and drooping lower branches. Í∏ for the Scottish botanist William Forsyth, who was the $11.00—5.25” pot $17.00—2 gal. pot: superintendent of Kensington Gardens in London and a founder of the Royal Horticultural Society. Í∏ Elderberry Sambucus nigra S049 Balsam, A. balsamea—A popular Christmas tree, narrowly pyramidal with dense crown terminat- $4.00—3.5” pot: European native with saw-toothed leaves. Performs ing in a slender spire. The only fir native to the S052 Meadowlark—Noted for the cold-hardiness of its best if cut back to the ground each spring. Leaves and North Woods. 40–90’h by 20–30’w ˜ buds. Foliage turns purplish in the fall. 6–10’h stems are poisonous, but the berries are edible. Í∏ Ω∫´Âç¥ $23.00—2 gal. pot: $9.00—5.25” pot: ◊ $8.00—1 quart pot: S050 Silberlocke, Korean variegated, A. koreana— S053 Show Off Sugar Baby —Deep yellow flow- Strongly curved upright needles, new growth ers from base to tip of the branches bloom in ear- S047 Madonna—Green leaves with wide margins of with a bright white underside. Produces steel ly spring. Easy to grow, tolerates any pH, clay gold in sun, chartreuse in shade. Good for smaller blue cones. 20’h by 5’w ¥ soil, air pollution, is drought tolerant once estab- spaces, growing more slowly than most elderber- lished and seldom needs pruning. Deer resistant. Elderberry ries. 4’h by 4’w $27.00—2 gal. pot: ◊ 1.5–2.5’h by 1.5–2.5’w $10.00—5.25” pot: S051 White Fir, A. concolor —Soft, flattened pale blue-green needles have uniform coloration on S048 Black Lace—A stunning development. Intense S054 Forsythia, Pink both surfaces. Considered the best of the firs for purple-black foliage is finely cut, giving it an Abeliophyllum distichum roseum tolerating the growing conditions in the Midwest. effect similar to Japanese maple. Soft pink flowers Soft pink early spring bloomer. Flowers show up well Prefers moist, well-drained soil. 2011 winner of in spring contrast nicely with the dark leaves. with a darker background. This arching shrub is in the Garden Club of America’s Freeman Medal. Followed by blackish red fall berries which can be bloom well before the true forsythias show their gold. 40–70’h by 20–30’w harvested or left on the plant to attract birds and 3–5’h Í $5.00—2.5” pot wildlife. Full sun for best color. Can be pruned ◊ back for more formal settings. 6–8’h S055 Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba Fan-shaped 3” leaves are green in summer, yellow in fall. Often called a fossil tree, since it is the last of its Í∏¥ kind, with no close relatives. Good for bonsai. Our Hydrangea trees can be either males, producing tiny cones, or females, producing edible nuts that are an Asian deli- Annabelle Hydrangea arborescens Panicle Hydrangea paniculata cacy. These nuts are encased in a smelly covering, Thrives in part shade. Prune before growth starts in The flowers cluster in conical panicles that will which is why female ginkgo trees are hard to find spring for a shapely plant. Í∏∫¥ bloom even after the harshest winters. Bloom color commercially. The trees do not reach reproductive age is not affected by soil acidity. Í∏¥ and publicly reveal their sex for two to three decades $9.00—5.25” pot: or more. 50–75’h by 50–60’w Í∏Â¥ S059 Incrediball—Strong, flop-resistant stems with $10.00—5.25” pot: $8.00—1 gal. pot massive round 12” blooms. Each bloom S068 Bobo ◊—Dwarf hydrangea ◊ emerges lime green, changes to pure white with large upright white flow- S056 Golden Chain Tree, Alpine and then matures to green. 4–5’h by 4’w ers on strong stems in Laburnum alpinum summer, turning pinkish Hanging 10” clusters of showy golden yellow flowers $12.00—5.25” pot: in fall. Bred in bloom in early summer, followed by 2-3” winged seed- S060 Invincibelle Spirit—A color breakthrough. The Belgium for pods. Good small specimen tree or large shrub for a 6-8” mop-head flowers change from dark, hot summer contain- smaller space. From the southern Alps and eastern pink to a clear pink that is not affected by soil ers and small Europe. 15–30’h Í∏ ¥ $6.00—1 quart pot acidity. The flower buds are produced on new gardens. 2.5–3’h S057 Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick wood, so you’ll get blooms even after severe by 3–4’w winters. Flowers until frost. 3–4’h by 3–4’w Corylus avellana S069 Limelight—Bright lime green Contorta—Contorted hazelnut with twisted branches flowers in late summer. $18.00—1 gal. pot: that add to its appeal in winter. Named for a Scottish Vigorous and floriferous. Panicled S061 Hayes Starburst ◊—White dome-shaped vaudevillian who carried a twisted walking stick as part 6–8’h Hydrangea flower heads of double florets bloom from of his act. Medium green foliage changes to shades of June to September. Glossy, very serrated S070 Little Lime—Dwarf form of yellow in fall. 8–10’h Í $39.00—3 gal. pot Ω leaves. Best in full sun. 3–5’h by 5’w ‘Limelight’ with green flowers on sturdy stems S058 Hemlock, Dwarf Tsuga canadensis Big Leaf Hydrangea macrophylla in summer. Flowers turn pink in fall. 3–5’h by 4–6’w Jeddeloh—A birds-nest-like selection with feathery, Large, showy blooms. Flower color depends upon arching tips and a slightly depressed center. Excellent Í∏¥ Harry Lauder with his the soil pH. S071 Pinky Winky—Giant 12-16” two-toned flower for smaller gardens. 1–3’h Í∏Ó ‰ $6.00—2.5” pot heads appear on strong, non-drooping stems walking stick. $9.00—5.25” pot: in mid-summer. Flowering is indeterminate, Hydrangea see box at left S062 Cityline Rio—Rich blue to purple (depending meaning new white flowers continue to Juniper Juniperus on the amount of acidity in the soil) with char- emerge from the tip of the panicle while the Í∏ç treuse eyes. Strong stems. Fast and easy to older flowers transform to rich pink. 6–8’h Evergreen landscaping shrubs. Deer resistant. grow. 2–3’h $3.00—3.5” pot: S072 Quick Fire—Blooms about a month before S063 Let’s Dance Diva ◊—Over-the-top blooms other panicled hydrangeas. The flowers turn S077 Daub’s Frosted—Blue-green foliage frosted in with petals the size of your palm in lacecaps as pink very quickly and will be an extremely gold. Great for erosion control or along banks and big as dinner plates. Bright pink centers fading dark rosy pink in the fall. Moist, well-drained slopes. Grows 3–6” each year until mature outward to light pink, but acidic soil can make soil. 6–8’h height. A favorite of garden writer Bonnie them blue. Nicely mounded habit. Reblooms Blodgett. 1–2’h by 6’h on both old and new wood. A 2013 introduc- $15.00—1 gal. pot: $14.00—1 gal. pot: tion. 2–3’h by 2–3’w S073 Great Star—4” white wavy windmill flowers S078 Gold Lace, J. chinensis—A spreading evergreen fade to pink. Blooms mid–July to September. with gold foliage that is most vibrant when S064 Pink Shira—Green young blooms turn reddish Also known as Le Vasterival. 6–8’h by 6–8’w grown in full sun. Can be used in mass plantings then rich pink. 3–6’h by 3–5’w S074 Vanilla Strawberry—Enormous panicles or in borders. 3–4’h by 5–6’w $10.00—5.25” pot: blend white and pink on upright stems. They Juniper, Spreading Juniperus horizontalis S065 Let’s Dance Starlight—The first reblooming start out creamy white in midsummer, chang- Native to northern Minnesota where it carpets thin lace-cap hydrangea. Massive blooms are vivid ing to pink, and finally to strawberry red. A soil on rocks. Useful as a ground cover and tolerant of pink on strong stems. Blooms summer to frost multicolored effect through summer and fall. deer, rabbits, drought, and slope. Í∏˝Â˜ on new and old wood. 3’h by 3’w 6–8’h Watch for $9.00—5.25” pot: $18.00—1.5 gal. pot: $29.00—2 gal. pot: S079 Good Vibrations—Attractive chartreuse leaves the birdie! S066 Endless Summer Twist and Shout— S075 Fire and Ice ◊—Creamy white blooms turn emerge in spring, change to bright yellow and Gorgeous multicolored blossoms of pink or rosy pink, then in fall become a deep rich red. then take on orange hues in fall. 1–1.5’h by 4–5’w periwinkle blue, depending on soil acidity. 6–10’h by 4–6’w $11.00—1 gal. pot: Blooms on old and new wood from May until ◊ S080 Blue Mat—Dense evergreen shrub, with long, frost. Sturdy red stems and glossy dark green S076 Tiny Tuff Stuff flexible, branches. Blue-green foliage turns dark leaves turn red-burgundy in fall. Easy to grow. Hydrangea serrata purplish green in winter. 0.5–1’h by 6–8’w ı ***** 3–4’h Delicate reblooming lacecap flowers with doubled sepals, in blue, pink or white, but tending towards S081 Laceshrub Stephanandra incisa S067 Oakleaf Hydrangea quercifolia blue. Blossoms mature to an attractive pink and Crispa—A graceful, low-spreading plant. Miniature, Little Honey—Wonderfully textured oak-shaped arch over. The buds are extremely hardy due to its lacy, maple-like leaves unfold a reddish-bronze. Best leaves with red or red-purple fall color. It usually Plants marked origins in Asian and Japanese mountains. Flowers displayed draping down a hillside or over a wall. 2–4’h will not flower here; grown for its attractive foliage. on both new and old wood so prune after flowering Í∏ ˝ $4.00—3.5” pot with the bird icon If buds over-winter, white blooms midsummer into until mid-August. 1.5–2’h by 1.5–2’w Í∏ are best for fall. Able to withstand drier conditions than other $10.00—5.25” pot S082 Larch, European Larix eurolepis providing food to varieties. Chartreuse-yellow foliage in summer Weeping, Pendula—Evergreen in appearance, but drops Í∏ birds in spring turns red in fall. Mulch for winter. 4’h by 3’w its needles in winter. Graceful with soft green foliage See also CLIMBING HYDRANGEA, page 30 $9.00—4” pot turning golden in fall. Once its clusters of needle-like when other foods leaves fall, the rose-shaped cones remain, dotting the are in low supply. branches through winter. Prostrate if not staked. Height depends on staking. Í $23.00—2 gal. pot 46 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Shrubs and Trees Key S083 Larch, Japanese Larix kaempferi Magnolia Magnolia S114 Maple, Paperbark Acer griseum ◊ Í Full sun Open conical shape with needles arranged in spirals These northern-hardy magnolias need rich, well- With or without leaves, this tree is a knockout. Scarlet ∏ Part sun/part shade around the branches. Like its relative the tamarack, drained soil. Flowers in spring, with foliage emerging and orange leaves drop in the fall to reveal a trunk and Ó Shade this conifer will turn gold in fall and then lose its nee- after blooms fade. Water frequently in hot, dry weath- branches covered in tissue-thin, peeling layers of dles. Brown cones with fringed scales are attractive. er. Í∏Ω coppery bark. Protected location recommended. Í Í Moderate to fast growth rate. 80–90’h by 30–40’w $18.00—2 gal. pot: 20–30’h by 15–25’w $11.00—1 gal. pot Ω Good for bees $18.00—1 gal. pot S097 Ann—Upright form, selected for late bloom, with ◊ ı Bird food source S115 Maple, Three-Flowered Lilac Syringa lightly scented 7–9” red-purple flowers, emerging ∫ Acer triflorum Butterfly-friendly Nothing says spring in Minnesota like fragrant lilacs. from beautifully tapered buds. 8–10’h by 10’w ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Prune as needed immediately after flowering. Í∫Ω´ Brilliant orange, scarlet, purple and gold leaves in fall $20.00—1 gal. pot: give way to bare branches adorned with bronze, scaly $6.00—3.5” pot: S098 Betty ◊ ç —Reddish-purple flowers can reach 8” bark that catches snow for winter interest. Even in part Attractive foliage S084 Dwarf Korean, S. meyeri ‘Palibin’ ß—Also called in diameter, and their white throats make them Ç shade, this maple will develop spectacular fall color. Culinary Little Leaf Lilac. Excellent low, spreading habit. sparkle. This late bloomer is less apt to suffer 20–30’h Í∏ $17.00—1 gal. pot ´ Edible flowers Reddish-purple buds open to single pale lilac fra- frost damage than earlier bloomers. 10–15’h by Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius ˝ Ground cover grant flowers. Profuse blooms at an early age. 8–12’w Leaves are dark green and small. Insect and Maple-like leaves and an arching habit. A great shrub  Medicinal $20.00—2 gal. pot: mildew resistant. Late bloomer. ***** 3’h by 3’w ˜ S099 Leonard Messell, M. x loebneri—Deep pink buds for the landscape with interest from spring to fall. Best Minnesota native S085 Miss Kim, S. patula—Abundant orchid-pink open to scented lilac-pink blossoms. ***** with protection from the hottest sun. Blooms ‰ Rock garden blooms from pinky-purple buds, still blooming Í∏˜ 15–20’h June–July. weeks after the French hybrids have finished. $4.00—3.5” pot: † Sweet and spicy scent and the best fall color, a $27.00—2 gal. pot: Cold-sensitive: S116 Minnesota Sunrise ß—Spring growth in sun- beautiful burgundy-red. Resistant to powdery S100 Merrill, M. x loebneri—Showy 3” white flowers keep above 40°F rise shades of yellow and orange darkens to bur- mildew. ***** 6–8’h with just a hint of pink at their base. From a dis- ¥ Toxic to humans gundy as it ages, then turns bright red in fall. S086 Red Pixie—Cherry-red buds open in late spring tance the tree is a blizzard of white. Fast-growing ß Saturday restock Pink umbels of flowers in spring contrast nicely into deep red-purple flowers that age to light and vigorous. The most fragrant of the hardy with the leaf colors. A North Star introduction. pink. Some sporadic rebloom. Reddish stems. magnolias. ***** 30’h by 25’w 6–10’h 4–6’h by 4–6’w $30.00—1 gal. pot: S117 Royalty ß—Dark purple leaves. Pinkish-white, ◊ $10.00—1 gal. pot: S101 Forrest’s Pink —Well, of course, it’s pink, button-like flowers in mid-summer followed by S087 Wonder Blue, S. vulgaris ◊—Beautiful French but it’s very pink with lengthwise streaks of cher- showy seed pods. Very attractive, vigorous, and hybrid lilac covered in fragrant sky-blue. ry pink running down the outside of the petals. extremely hardy. 6–8’h ç ˙ 4–8” vase-shaped flowers. 30’h by 30’w Compact, mounded shape. 5–6’h by 4–5’w $15.00—1 gal. pot: S102 Jean Louise ◊—Creamy blooms, tinged spring $10.00—5.25” pot: green, have light lavender streaking and pink S118 Little Devil, ‘Donna May’—Compact and easy to S088 Scent and Sensibility ◊—Multitudes of dark bases. 10–12’h by 6’w grow; pest-free. Especially useful for smaller, pink buds opening to lilac-pink, very fragrant S103 Roseanne ◊—Lavender-pink on the exterior urban gardens. Deep burgundy foliage. White- blooms in the spring. Occasional blooms of the petals and pink on the inside. Glossy and pink flowers in June. Bred by Minnesota’s Dr. throughout the summer. A new dwarf that is per- somewhat wrinkled foliage. Upright. Blooms ear- David Zlesak. 3–4’h by 3–4’w fect for smaller gardens. A lovely mounded habit. ly spring. Bred by Dennis Ledvina in Green Bay. 2–3’h by 4–5’w Pine, Mugo Pinus mugo 15–25’h by 12–20’w Shrubby evergreen conifer with sharp rigid needles Lilac $11.00—1 gal. pot: S104 Whispering Pink ◊—Rounded-form magnolia from the high mountains of Europe. Varies greatly in S089 Donald Wyman, S. x prestoniae—Purple-lavender with many blossoms from top to base. Its flowers form and size. Slow-growing, very hardy and drought buds open to reddish-purple flowers on large are soft pink with a rose-pink outer stripe. tolerant. Easy and adaptable, though preferring well- pyramidal spikes two weeks later than common Sweetly fragrant. Bred by Dennis Ledvina and drained soils. Í lilac. 8–10’h Roy Klehm in Wisconsin. 20’h by 20’w $5.00—1 quart pot: S090 Minuet—Great dwarf plant with fragrant light $30.00—2 gal. pot: pink blooms. Best bloom quality and disease S119 Honeybun ◊—This slow-growing, dense mound S105 Elegant Spring—Elegant ivory blossoms with resistance occur in full sun. Minimal suckering. is perfect for adding evergreen structure to small inner hints of soft pink. Fragrant. Grown on own ***** 4–6’h by 6–8’w spaces. 2’h by 3–4’w roots. Bred by Dennis Ledvina and Roy Klehm in S091 Royalty—Dark purple buds open to lilac blooms Wisconsin. 12–15’h by 8’w $18.00—3 gal. pot: two to three weeks later than common lilacs. S106 Spring Petticoats—Ivory blossoms with soft S120 Dwarf—Very durable and compact mounding Foliage has purplish undertone. Non-suckering. pink undersides and inner rose flares. Slightly fra- shape. 2–4’h by 2–4’w 8–10’h grant. Bred by Dennis Ledvina and Roy Klehm in S121 Pine, White Contorted Pinus strobus $11.00—5.25” pot: Wisconsin. 30’ in 20 years. 30’h by 20’w ◊ Contorta—This white pine has needles and branches S092 Bloomerang Dark Purple —Reblooming $39.00—1 gal. pot: dwarf lilac produces purple-pink blooms in spring twisted all ways, but maintains an overall pyramidal S107 Colossus, M. sieboldii ◊—Five-inch white, dou- and, after a rest period during the heat of sum- shape. The distinctive light blue-green needles give ble flowers are as lovely as lotus blossoms. One mer, flowers again. It comes back, hence the this robust tree a soft feathery look. Deer resistant. of the most vigorous of magnolias. 25’h Íı˜ name. Deer resistant and attracts butterflies. 25’h by 6’w $35.00—5 gal. pot S108 Rose Marie ◊—Brilliant rose pink blooms 3–4’h by 3–4’w with interior shades of pink will flower late and S122 Pine, White Weeping Pinus strobus Magnolia $16.00—1 gal. pot: for up to six weeks. Bred by Dennis Ledvina in Pendula—Long bluish needles on branches that reach S093 Wedgewood Blue, S. vulgaris—Lilac pink flower Green Bay. 15–20’h by 15–20’w to the ground. A striking accent plant in any garden. buds open to pale blue. 6’h $39.00—2 gal. pot: Cylindrical brown cones dot the branches. Height Í∏ $16.00—2 gal. pot: S109 Gold Star—Star-shaped yellow flowers in early determined by staking. 6–15’h by 10–20’w S094 Charisma, S. prestoniae—Dwarf purple, good for May on this pyramidal multi-stemmed tree. New $23.00—2 gal. pot small spaces. Can be trained to tree form. Non- foliage is bronze-red. 15–20’h by 15–20’w S123 Purple Beautyberry suckering, blooming two weeks later than com- S110 Stellar Acclaim—Fragrant, 6-8” pale yellow Callicarpa dichotoma mon lilacs. 3’h flowers with a rosy base bloom March-April. Gold Tiny, round, iridescent lilac-violet berries that grow in $21.00—2 gal. pot: fall color. 15’h by 15’w large clusters along arching branches in September and October are loved by birds and flower-arrangers. Rhododendron S095 Miss Kim, S. patula—Abundant panicles of S111 Magnolia, Saucer Planting more than one shrub encourages good fruit orchid-pink blossoms from pinky purple buds, Magnolia x soulangiana still blooming weeks after the common lilacs set. Pink flowers in summer and yellow autumn have finished. Naturally compact, it can be easily Highly ornamental shrub or small tree with large, foliage. May die back to the ground in winter. From kept pruned to 4’ because of its dense, leafy habit white, tulip-shaped flowers with brilliant purple China, Korea, and Japan. 3–4’h by 3–4’w Í reverse. Blooms in early spring before the leaves $7.00—1 quart pot and naturally rounded form. Some lilac connois- Í∏ seurs regard this as the most fragrant of all, with appear. 20–30’h $19.00—1 gal. pot S125 Redbud Cercis canadensis a sweet and spicy scent, and having the best fall S112 Magnolia, Umbrella ◊ Minnesota Strain—Rounded to broad spreading color, a beautiful burgundy-red. Resistant to pow- Magnolia tripetala shape, often taking on a picturesque form. Its bright, dery mildew. ***** 6–8’h Most magnolias are treasured for their spring flowers, magenta-pink flowers are plentiful in spring. Yellow S096 Locust, Black Robinia pseudoacacia but this unusual collector’s plant is recognized by its fall color and mildly shaggy bark give it multi-season interest. 20–30’h Í∏ Ω $65.00—5 gal. pot Twisty Baby—Unique multi-trunked shrub with inter- 24” tropical-looking leaves clustered at the branch tips, Rhododendrons need esting twisted zig-zag branches. Its limbs twist, turn giving an umbrella effect. Creamy white 6–10” flowers S126 Rhododendron, Finnish Rhododendron open after the leaves in late spring, followed by red, and kink at each node, and even the medium-green Haaga acid soil. Mulch to knobby fruits. Best used in a semi-shady woodland gar- —From the rhododendron University of leaves are crinkled. The plant is particularly attractive Helsinki, Finland, and tested at the U of M Landscape protect their shallow in winter with its unusually shaped limbs: Dusted with den. Native to moist woodlands in the eastern U.S. but also can be found at the U of M Landscape Arboretum. Arboretum, where it sometimes reblooms in the fall. snow, it’s a sight to see. Prune long spurts of growth The buds are cones that become big, tropical-looking roots from drying. 15–40’h Í∏ $24.00—6” plant bag back to encourage twisting branches. 8’h by 8’w pink flowers, proven hardy to –29°F. The evergreen Good nectar plants ÍΩ¥ $32.00—2 gal. pot S113 Maple, Japanese Acer palmatum leaves are a shiny dark green on top and downy under- for butterflies; Atropurpureum—Seedlings of ‘Bloodgood,' these neath. Needs well-drained, acidic soil. Dwarf variety ∏¥ fair for humming- trees will range in color from purple to green turning with upright habit. 3’h $39.00—2 gal. pot bright red in fall. Exquisite in both color and form, this birds. Rhododendrons ornamental is great in a large patio pot or as a focal keep their leaves in point on the lawn or in borders. Protect from winter winter. wind and sun for outdoor success in Minnesota or bring indoors. 15–20’h Í∏ ¥ $16.00—1 gal. pot www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 47 Shrubs and Trees Rhododendron, PJM Rhododendron hybrids Snowberry Symphoricarpos S145 Sweetshrub Calycanthus floridus Among the best varieties for our area. Dark green Grows on clay and limestone soils. Excellent for Glossy, dark green leaves with golden-yellow fall Tamarack leaves turn purple in winter. Blooms late spring or ear- wildlife. Good for erosion control. Í∏ÓΩ∫ foliage. Spider-like russet-red flowers with a spicy fra- Í∏ Ω∫¥ Í∏ ¥ ly summer. $4.00—3.5” pot: grance. 4–6’h by 6–8’w $7.00—1 gal. pot $9.00—5.25” pot: S135 Red Snowberry, S. orbiculatus—Native with pur- S146 Tamarack Larix laricina S127 Amy Cotta ◊—A bright ball of lavender-pink ple-red berries that persist through the winter. Evergreen in appearance, but drops its needles in win- flowers. This slow-growing dwarf has small, fra- Good for bank plantings. Flowers are yellow- ter. Wildlife use the tree for food and nesting. Native grant, azalea-like foliage that is bright green all white, flushed with rose in June-July. Tolerant of to most of northern North America, including summer and turns mahogany in the fall. 2–3’h by moist soils also. Prune in early spring, if needed. Minnesota. Tamarack is especially nice in October, 2–3’w 3–5’h by 4–8’w ˜ when its needles turn yellow. Grows rapidly. Very $15.00—1 gal. pot: $8.00—5.25” pot: intolerant of shade but does well in both wetland and S128 PJM—The classic evergreen shrub with masses of S136 Amethyst, S. x doorenbosii—Midsummer pink upland situations. 45’h ͘ $18.00—2 gal. pot mauve flowers. 4–5’h by 3–5’w blooms, followed by vibrant hot pink fruit. Dark green foliage. Attractive to birds. 3–5’h by 3–4’w S147 Viburnum, Double File Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum Deer resistant upright shrubs covered in showy S137 Spirea, Blue Caryopteris Multi-stemmed shrub with layers of horizontal branch- blooms July through September. Í∫˙ Longwood Blue—Beautiful blooms in late summer to ing and showy 4” white flowers in mid-spring. Orange, $9.00—5.25” pot: fall when other flowering shrubs have quit. Mulch well red, and purple fall color. Birds love its red fruit that S129 Azurri Satin ◊—Large, ruffled rich blue single for winter protection and prune back in early spring to matures to black in August. Attracts bees, butterflies flowers make this the star of the border or a large about a foot tall. Needs good drainage. Fragrant, violet- and birds. 8–10’h by 8’w Í∏ ∫Ω container. Blooms midsummer to fall. This new blue flowers resembling clouds of blue mist. Aromatic $13.00—1.5 gal pot lance-shaped, silvery-gray leaves. 2–4’h by 2–4’w variety is seedless and a strong grower. 8–12’h by Í∏ S148A Willow, Dwarf Japanese 3–5’w $15.00—1.5 gal. pot Salix yezoalpina S130 Chiffon Blue—Exquisite crepe-paper blue flow- Spirea, Japanese Spiraea japonica ers have a lacy center of lighter lavender-blue Wintergreen—Gorgeous yellow and white catkins Tiny-leaved foliage for ground cover or containers. cover this ground-hugging pussy willow in late spring. petals that give it a semi-double appearance. Í∏ Ω∫˝ Wine red splashes peek out from the center. Interesting furry foliage and good fall color. Great to 8–12’h $3.00—3.5” pot: use flowing through a rock garden. Good for bonsai. S138 Alpine Gold ß—Very compact with gold leaves 0.5–1’h by 6’w Í∏ ˝ ‰ $22.00—2 gal. pot S131 Saint John’s Wort and pink flowers. A chance seedling from a nurs- S148B Willow, Golden Curls ß Hypericum kalmianum ery in Paynesville, Minn. 1’h Salix x matsudana Sunny Boulevard—Rich yellow blooms mid July to S139 Magic Carpet—Red leaf tips and pink-purple fall followed by a fruit set that persists through winter. flowers in summer. 1–1.5’h Corkscrew willow whose twisty branches are orange- Prefers a cool location, well-drained soil, and some yellow when young, and prized for floral arrangements. S140 Spruce, Bird’s Nest Picea abies Wavy leaves turn yellow in fall. Tree can be cut back protection from winter wind. Tough once established. Snowberry Will cascade nicely in a container. 3’h by 3’w Í∏ Ω¥ Nidiformis—Flat-topped with a hollow center, this hard to keep it more shrubby. Very hardy at the $8.00—5.25” pot spruce looks just like its name. Slow growing and Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. 20’h by 6–10’w extremely hardy, this is a good choice for adding Í∏ ˜ $6.00—1 quart pot S132 Seven Son Tree “bones” to your garden. The lush, bright green branch- Heptacodium miconioides es will keep the garden looking alive all winter. S149 Willow, Scarlet Curls Í∏ ‰ Salix x matsudana Jasmine-scented flowers appear in whorls in 2–4’h by 4–6’w $15.00—3 gal. pot Curly leaves and twisted golden branches with scarlet September when few other shrubs bloom, with each S141 Spruce, Weeping White Picea glauca whorl containing seven tiny flowers. Next, each calyx stems. Color intensifies after the first frost, so if you’re Pendula—Extremely upright and narrow, with gray- turns cherry red, seeming to give another wave of looking for winter interest, this is the one. Popular at green needles on branches that weep gracefully in Í¥ bloom until November. A bonus is the reddish-brown the Lake Harriet Peace Garden. 25–30’h skirts around the base. 3’ wide at the base. outer bark peeling away in thin narrow strips to reveal $18.00—2 gal. pot 12’h by 3’w Í $23.00—2 gal. pot attractive pale brown inner bark underneath. Native to Winterberry Ilex verticillata China, but quite rare and may no longer exist in the S142 Sumac, Fragrant Rhus aromatica ß Dwarf, upright, rounded, slow-growing shrub with Í∏ wild. Best in a protected spot. 15’h Gro-Low—A low spreader with glossy dark green glossy dark green foliage, good in masses, shrub bor- $7.00—4” pot foliage and superb orange-red fall color. Profuse tiny ders, foundation planting, and hedges. Excellent for S133A Smokebush Cotinus coggygria yellow flowers. Good for slopes. A low-maintenance wet soils. These are cultivars of a Minnesota native. Note: Both pollinizing and fruiting plants are needed Grace—New leaves emerge an intense wine-red and ground cover that works well in all types of soil. to get the characteristic red berries; you need only one mature to dusky reddish-blue. Bright orange-red fall 1–2’h Í∏ ˝˜ $4.00—3.5” pot Watch for ‘Jim’ for any number of fruiting plants. ∏Ó¥ color. Deep pink panicles in early summer. The flowers S143 Sumac, Tiger Eyes Rhus typhina form a 6–8” puff of “smoke,” which remains effective $6.00—4” pot: Bailtiger the birdie! from June through September. Can be trained into a —Goldenleaf form of cutleaf staghorn sumac. S150 Jim Dandy—Pollinizer. 3–6’h New growth is bright chartreuse, quickly changing to small tree or cut to the ground in early spring. 10–15’h $7.00—4” pot: Í∏ $8.00—4” pot yellow, both colors contrasting nicely with its rosy- pink leaf stems. Deeply cut leaflets drape downward. S151 Red Sprite—This fruiting winterberry has excel- S133B Smoketree Cotinus obovatus ◊ Fall color is yellow, orange and intense scarlet. lent year-round interest, highlighted by the showy display of large red berries in winter. 2–3’h Cotton Candy—Fluffy pink blooms in summer and 6–8’h Í∏ $15.00—1 gal. pot ı bright orange-red fall foliage. This multi-branched S144 Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua ◊ S152 Wintercreeper, Variegated shrub can be pruned to a tree form. 20–25’h Í∏ Euonymus $19.00—1 gal. pot Star-shaped 4–8” leaves resemble sharply pointed maple leaves and smell like camphor when crushed. Canadale Gold—Colorful evergreen, providing bright S134 Snowball, Fragrant Viburnum x carlesii Showy orange, red, burgundy, and purplish fall foliage. green foliage with a gold edge, turning pink-red in cold Plants marked Valued for their fragrance, the flowers are pink to red- Spiny 1–1.5” spherical clusters appear late summer to weather. Its dense mounding habit makes it an excel- with the bird icon lent border plant. 4’h by 3.5’w Í∏Ó dish in bud and then open into white snowballs in late fall and last into winter. The tree’s sap has been used are best for April to early May. Blue-black berries in late summer. for chewing gum, incense, and perfumes. Grows quick- $3.00—3.5” pot Green serrated leaves that turn dark red in fall. ly, changing from pyramidal to rounded. Ridged bark. S153 Yew Taxus media providing food to Rounded, dense shrub with stiff, upright spreading Prefers neutral or acid soils. A challenge to bring Sunburst—A cool lime-green evergreen with a fresh, birds in spring branches. 4–6’h Í∏ ∫ $22.00—2 gal. pot through our worst winters, rather like a Japanese healthy color. Fine textured foliage emerges gold in when other foods maple, so protect the young tree well. It’s a very spring, changes to yellow-green in summer. A great are in low supply. rewarding tree. 60’h by 40’w Í $7.00—1 quart pot landscape plant that is adaptable and easy to grow. 7’h by 10’w Í∏ ¥ $25.00—2 gal. pot

Selecting for Bonsai Shrubs and Trees ROUNDing UP? Azalea, Lights (S012–S014) The Friends School Plant Sale is both a community These plants, selected from the catalog, are most likely to make Boxwood (S023–S024) good bonsai. event and a fund-raiser for the Friends School of Cypress, Bald (S036) Minnesota. The list is based on the species only, since individual specimens Cypress, False (S037–S038) may not make good bonsai depending in their size and other In addition to beautifying your block or planting characteristics. Ginkgo (S055) healthy vegetables for your family, we hope you will Juniper, Spreading Rare Plants Fruit (S079–S080) consider “rounding up” your bill to the nearest $5. Alpine Azalea (U002) Apple (F001–F005) Larch, Japanese (S083) Or consider a donation of an additional $5, $10, or Elm, Miniature (U009–U010) Cherry, Bush (F018–F020) Maple, Japanese (S113) $20 to the Friends School’s scholarship fund. Pine, Japanese Umbrella Fig, Hardy (F030) Pine, Mugo (S119–S120) (U052) Thank you for considering a Annuals Tamarack (S146) Eucalyptus, Rainbow (U073) Eucalyptus (A228) Yew (S153) round-up donation! Pomegranate (U080) 48 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Amex, Native Wild Flowers Visa, MasterCard & Discover Key We use www.usda.gov as our source for determining whether a species is native to Minnesota. Other North Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta Í Full sun American natives are located in our Perennial section. Daisy-like flowers with yellow petals on single stems. ∏ Biennial or short-lived perennial. Í∏∫¥ Part sun/part shade Native flowers are marked with the native symbol ˜ and the source of the plant stock or seed used to grow these Ó Shade $1.50—2.5” pot: plants is given. Those without the Minnesota symbol are selections or cultivated varieties bred from the Minnesota N029 Irish Eyes ß—Flowers with bright yellow rays Ω Good for bees species. In those cases, the term “cultivar” or “selection” is used. and green discs. Cultivar. 24–30”h N030 Toto Gold ß—Great for container gardens. ı Bird food source Many of these plants are first-season seedlings that will stay quite small their first year while they work on Although the plant is dwarf, the flowers are not, ∫ Butterfly-friendly developing their root systems, not blooming until their second season in the garden. reaching 4–5” in diameter. Prolong bloom until ˙ Hummingbird-friendly frost by cutting back the plant after first flower- N001 Alum Root Heuchera richardsonii Baneberry Actaea ing. Cultivar. 12–15”h ç Attractive foliage Low green basal foliage and slender greenish white Good on wooded hillsides. Attractive cut foliage fol- $3.00—3.5” pot: Ç ß Culinary flowers and stems. Seed from northeastern Illinois. lowed by stunning berries in late summer and fall. N031 Wild —Seed from Madison County, Iowa. ˜ ´ Edible flowers 12–36”h Í∏ ˝˙˜ $3.00—3.5” pot ***** ∏Ó˜¥ 12–40”h ˝ Ground cover ß $7.00—1 quart pot: $6.00—4 plants in a pack: N002 Angelica Angelica atropurpurea ˜  Medicinal N014 Doll’s Eyes, A. pachypoda—White berries with N032 Wild—Seed from northeastern Iowa. 12–40”h Purple-red stems and white flowers. Grows in low ˜ black tips. Seed source outside Minnesota. 36”h Minnesota native ground and makes a striking picture. Seed from west- N033 Black-Eyed Susan, Sweet ‰ Rock garden ern Wisconsin. 72”h ͘ $1.50—2.5” pot $9.00—4” pot: Rudbeckia subtomentosa N015 Red, A. rubra—Red berries. Seed from Mille Lacs † Aster, Aromatic Aster oblongifolius Large yellow flowers with shimmering red-brown cen- Cold-sensitive: County, Minn. 18–24”h ters. Blooms August-October. Truly an outstanding Showy, low-growing, bushy plants with hundreds of keep above 40°F perennial. Attracts butterflies. Seed from Iowa County, daisy-like flowers in fall. Excellent cut flower. Mounds N016 Beardtongue, Foxglove ¥ Toxic to humans Wis. 24–72”h Í∏ ∫˜¥ $3.00—3.5” pot of gray-green foliage create an interesting display Penstemon digitalis ß Saturday restock through the summer. Í∏∫Ω Elongated triangular green leaves ripple slightly on N035 Blazing Star, Button Liatris aspera $3.00—2.5” pot: upright, narrow plants. White to light pink tubular Tufts of lavender flowers loosely line the 24–36” stems N003 Dream of Beauty—Sugar-pink flowers with blooms on vertical stems in June. Not related to fox- creating a showy flower spike. Absolutely guaranteed About those burnt orange centers form a dense carpet in many glove (Digitalis); it’s so named because the flowers to attract butterflies. Seeds eaten by birds. Protect stars… soil types, including clay. Selected in the Great resemble miniature foxgloves. Reseeds, though not in bulbs from rodents. Blooms August to September. Throughout, you will Plains by Claude Barr. ***** 12”h a bad way. Hummingbird nectar. Seed from Wisconsin. Quite adaptable. 24–36”h Í∏ ∫Ω˜ 24–48”h Í∏ ∫Ω˜˙ $3.00—3.5” pot notice plants that are $6.00—4 plants in a pack: $6.00—4 plants in a pack marked with five stars N004 Wild—Typical blue-lavender flowers with yellow N017 Beardtongue, Large-Flowered N036 Blazing Star, Dotted Liatris punctata (★★★★★). These plants centers. Central Illinois seed source. 12–40”h Penstemon grandiflorus Narrow, horizontal leaves are interspersed with the have been awarded five ı˜ stars by Heger and Sculptural lavender blooms early summer over gray- magenta-violet blooms. The most drought-tolerant Whitman in the 2011 N005 Aster, Big-Leaved Aster macrophyllus ß green basal foliage. Prefers a dry spot. Seed from Fall blazing star, its roots go down 7–15’. Seed from north- River, S.D. 24–40”h Í ı∫Ω˙˜ eastern Colorado. 12–36”h Í∫Ω˜ edition of Growing Blue flowers, September–October if it gets enough sun. $3.00—3.5” pot $6.00—4 plants in a pack Perennials in Cold Climates Native to savanna and woodlands in rich soil. Easy to as one of the very best grow, but allelopathic; it creates space for itself by poi- Bee Balm Monarda didyma N037 Blazing Star, Meadow plants available on the soning its neighbor plants. Seed from Pine County, Large flower clusters in July and August. Attracts but- Liatris ligulistylis market. Í∏Ó ı∫Ω˝˜ Minn. 12–36”h terflies and hummingbirds. Best in sun with space Tall stalks of purple blossoms, best in moist soil and $3.00—3.5” pot around it for good air circulation. Does well in poor full sun. Preferred by butterflies. Seeds eaten by birds. Í∏ ı∫Ω˜ N006 Aster, Heartleaved Aster cordifolius ß soil and good soil, tolerates dry soil. Mint family; good Seed from northern Iowa. 36–60”h for tea. These are all mildew resistant cultivars of a $6.00—4 plants in a pack Clouds of small very pale blue-violet flowers with cen- native species. Í∏∫ΩÇ´˙ ters changing from white to deep red from August Blazing Star, Prairie Liatris pycnostachya $1.50—2.5” pot: through October, heart-shaped deep green leaves, aver- Densely clustered basal leaves, hairy stems, and dense ß age to dry soil. Wonderful cut flowers and winsome in N018 Panorama Red Shades —30”h flower spikes of bright purple from midsummer to ear- the garden. Seed from the Midwest. 24–36”h Í∏ $2.00—2.5” pot: ly autumn. Best in full sun. Í∏∫Ω ı∫Ω˜ $3.00—3.5” pot ß Plants N019 Jacob Cline —The best red flowers. ***** $3.00—2.5” pot: N007 Aster, Heath Aster ericoides 48”h N038 Eureka—A selection that is taller and breathtak- Clusters of small white daisies with yellow centers $3.00—3.5” pot: ing in the garden. Great for cut flowers. Reddish- marked explode profusely all along the stem of the plant in late N020 White ß—24–36”h purple flowers on long spikes. 60”h summer and fall, providing that last bit of color to a $4.00—3.5” pot: $6.00—4 plants in a pack: with garden before winter. Wisconsin source. ***** 24”h Í N021 Fireball ß—Red-purple clusters of tubular blos- N039 Wild—Seed from Mower County, Minn. 24–48”h ∫Ω˜ $4.00—2.5” pot soms on compact plants. 15–20”h ˜ N022 Petite Delight ß—Dwarf bee balm whose flow- Aster, New England Aster novae-angliae N040 Bloodroot Sanguinaria canadensis ers are an eye-catching rosy pink. Remove spent Excellent late-season color. Tolerant of wet soil, but White blooms in earliest spring. Widely grown in wild Í∏∫Ω blooms to prolong flowering. It adapts to any Ω happy in average soil. moist well drained soil and increases quickly. gardens. The roots are used for dye, hence the name! Í∏Ó ı˜¥ $2.00—2.5” pot: 12–15”h Ramsey County source. 6–9”h N008 Purple Dome ß—A standout in the fall garden. N023 Petite Wonder ß—Lovely clear pink flowers in $5.00—3.5” pot Performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. July. From Manitoba. 9–12”h See also the DOUBLE BLOODROOT, page 6 are good Cultivar. ***** 18”h N024 Raspberry Wine ß—Wine-colored flowers. Blue-Eyed Grass Sisyrinchium N009 September Ruby—Each arching branch is cov- ***** 24–36”h for bees ered with ruby red flowers. Cultivar. 48”h Delicate, late-spring bloomer. Looks like a grass, but N025 Bee Balm, Spotted ß then delicate blue blossoms appear. Í∏ $6.00—4 plants in a pack: Monarda punctata N010 Wild—Lavender, pink or violet blossoms. Seed $2.00—2.5” pot: Rosy whorls around tall stems, actual flowers are pink ß from Winona County, Minn. 24–60”h ı˜ N041 Stout Blue-Eyed Grass, S. angustifolium — to yellow with purple spots. Aromatic. Self-sowing Commercial seed source. 4–12”h ˜ N011 Aster, Sky Blue Aster azureus ß biennial. Prefers well-drained sandy soils. Native to $3.00—3.5” pot: prairie and savanna. Seed from Houston County, Minn. A best bet for late season beauty and drama. From N042 Prairie Blue-Eyed Grass, S. campestre—Seed 12–36”h Í∏ ∫Ω˙˜ August–October, dozens of 1” lavender to deep blue, from Columbia County, Wis. 4–12”h ˜ yellow-eyed daisies are held in large sprays (10–25 in a $3.00—3.5” pot ß bunch). Thrives in dry soil but is even more gorgeous N026 Bellflower, Tall Campanula americana N043 Bluebells, Virginia in rich garden soil. Seed from Newton County, Iowa. Mertensia virginica Blue star flowers on tall spikes in late summer, not 12–48”h Í∏ ı∫Ω˜ bell-like. Long-blooming. Self-seeding biennial, not Blooms in spring, then disappears until the following $3.00—3.5” pot weedy like the unfortunately ubiquitous European spring. Pink buds open to lavender-blue bells. Good N012 Aster, Smooth Blue Aster laevis creeping bellflower. Seed from Winona County, Minn. between daylilies or hosta. Wisconsin source. 12–24”h Í∏ ˜ Í∏Ó Ωı˜ $6.00—4.5” pot One of the most versatile, appealing, and longest-lived 24–72”h $6.00—4 plants in a pack of all the asters. The attractive blue-green foliage is N027 Bergamot, Wild ß N044 Boneset Eupatorium perfoliatum silky smooth. Flowers in profusion late in the season. Monarda fistulosa Tall with pink blossoms July–September. Interesting Plant in full sun for a stunning floral display. Seed from leaf texture with leaves pierced by the stem (perforated This fragrant member of the mint family has lavender Winona County, Minn. ***** 36–60”h foliage, hence specific name). Prefers the wetter end of Í∏ ı∫Ω˜ blossoms July-September. Excellent for butterflies and $6.00—4 plants in a pack the garden or edge of pond. Excellent nectar for bees moths; attracts hummingbirds. Good for tea. Seed and butterflies. Seed from Aitkin County, Minn. 36”h N013 Aster, White Woodland from Houston County, Minn. 24–48”h by 48”w Í Í∫Ω˜ $3.00—3.5” pot Aster divaricatus ı∫ΩÇ´˙˜ $3.00—3.5” pot Sprawling carpet of snowflakes in fall. The small but N028 Bishop’s Cap Mitella diphylla ß Brown-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia triloba numerous flowers have white single petals with yellow Easy to grow, blooms second year. Short-lived perenni- Spikes of tiny, white, fantastically intricate flowers centers, fading to subtle burgundy and rose-pink al with smaller flowers than black-eyed Susan, but with fringed petals from April through June. Maple shades, all colors present at once. Black, twiggy stems blooms more heavily. Use this plant to create some leaf-shaped basal foliage with 3” leaves. Moist soil, for strong contrast. A must in the woodland garden. major excitement in your landscape. Í∏∫¥ shade, spreading by seed or rhizomes. Seed from Wisconsin source. 24–36”h by 24–48”w ∏∫Ω˜ Wisconsin. 6–16”h ∏Ó ˜ $3.00—3.5” pot $3.00—3.5” pot: $4.00—2.5” pot N045 Wild ß—Yellow flowers with dark centers Blazing Star July–October. Self-sows. Attracts butterflies. Seed from Iowa, 24–60”h ˜ www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 49 Native Wild Flowers

Brown-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia triloba Cinquefoil, Woody Potentilla PACKAGED NATIVE PLANT GARDENS $6.00—4.5” pot: Cinquefoils may be common in landscaping, but these ß varieties are out of the ordinary. Í N046 Prairie Glow —Profuse 2.5” gold and bur- Four plants each of 12 varieties, selected to make a great native planting! gundy daisy flowers are a bicolor variety of the $2.00—2.5” pot: Seed from Minnesota. 12 4–packs (a whole flat of plants) $59.00 native prairie flower. Can be made more compact N058 Wineleaf, P. tridentata—Loose clusters of dainty by pinching it back early in May. 36–48”h by white buttercup flowers in June and glossy leaves N048 Butterfly Garden 36”w that turn wine and bronze in autumn. Source Butterfly Weed ıΩ, Narrow-leaf Purple Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Purple ıΩ ıΩ N047 Bunchberry Cornus canadensis from northern Minnesota. 3–6”h by 12–15”w Prairie Clover, Smooth Blue Aster , Sky Blue Aster , Ironweed, Early ∫˜ Sunflower, Wild Bergamot ıΩ, Hoary Vervain, New England Aster ıΩ, and A great native groundcover. The shortest member of N059 Wooly, P. megalantha—A mound of fuzzy straw- Button Blazing Star ı. Seed from Minnesota. Í∏ ˜ the dogwood family, bunchberry has very showy clus- berry-like leaves and bright yellow flowers. N166 Rain Garden ters of orange berries in summer. and red fall color. 10–12”h ‰˜ Slow growing, but a must-have for woodland gardens Plant a raingarden in a low-lying area in the yard or where gutters empty. Pink and restorations. Prefers acid soil. Horticultural Columbine, Wild Aquilegia canadensis Butterfly Weed Ωı, New England Aster ıΩ, Joe Pye Weed ıΩ, Boneset, source. 4–10”h Í∏ ˝˜¥ $6.00—4” pot Red and yellow blossoms in late spring. Easy to grow. Helen’s Flower, Blue Flag Iris, Cardinal Flower, Blue Vervain, Culver’s Root, ı ıΩ Butterfly Weed Asclepias tuberosa Excellent nectar source for hummingbirds. Does well Prairie Blazing Star , Bristly Sedge, and Little Bluestem . Seed from in dappled shade. Good for edge of woodland or partly Minnesota. Í∏ ˜ Clusters of bright orange flowers followed by puffy shaded hillside. Í∏Óı∫Ω´˙‰ seed pods. Best in dry soils and full sun. Very attractive to butterflies. Late to break dormancy in spring, so $2.00—2.5” pot: ß mark the spot where you plant it! ***** Í∏ı∫ΩÂ¥ N060 Little Lantern —Compact and floriferous N068 Coreopsis, Prairie Coreopsis palmata cultivar. 18”h $1.50—2.5” pot: Yellow daisy blossoms in July. Aggressive, spreads by N049 Gay Butterflies ß—Mixed reds and yellows. $3.00—3.5” pot: rhizomes to form dense patches. Common on original ß Watch for Cultivar. 24”h N061 Wild, seed from Houston County, Minn. — prairies. Easy to grow. Tolerates dry conditions. Seed ˜ N050 Wild, seed from Iowa ß—Clear, rich orange. 24–36”h from Wisconsin. 16–36”h Í∏ ∫˜ ˜ the birdie! 24”h N062 Compass Plant Silphium laciniatum $6.00—4 plants in a pack $3.00—2.5” pot: Yellow flowers June–September with huge, attractive N069 Culver’s Root Veronicastrum virginicum N051 Hello Yellow—Showy bright yellow flowers. leaves that point north and south. Tolerates drier soils. Tall and stately with big, dramatic spikes of white flow- Cultivar. 30”h An excellent choice for a large-scale wildflower garden. ers July–August. Seed from northeastern Illinois. ı $6.00—4 plants in a pack: Fair for butterflies. Seed from Green County, Wis. 36–72”h Í∏ ˜ $3.00—3.5” pot N052 Wild, seed from Columbia County, Wis. ß— 72–120”h Í∏ Ω∫˜ $3.00—3.5” pot ˜ N070 Cup Plant Silphium perfoliatum ß 24–30”h Coneflower, Green-headed Huge leaves catch water at stem joint. There’s nothing Plants marked Butterfly Weed, Pink Asclepias incarnata Rudbeckia laciniata like seeing a goldfinch bathing in one of these naturally with the bird icon Absolutely beautiful deep rose-pink flowers in large Yellow reflexed petals with greenish disk. Blooms late occuring bird baths! Yellow flowers for an extended peri- are best for umbels. Superb cut flowers, and, of course, butterflies July though October. Native to prairie, savanna, and od in later summer. An impressive prairie plant that find them irresistible. Very long blooming, with the woodlands. Spreads. Í∏Ó∫¥ reseeds freely. Prefers moist soil. Seed from southeast providing food to Íı∫Ω¥ aroma of buttercream frosting. $3.00—3.5” pot: Minnesota. 48–96”h Í∏ Ω˜ $3.00—3.5” pot birds in spring ß when other foods $6.00—4 plants in a pack: N063 Wild, seed from Rock County, Wis. 72–120”h Ferns see box below N053 Wild, seed from Kandiyohi County—36–48”h ˜ ˜ are in low supply. $6.00—4.5” pot: $5.00—3.5” pot: N085 Fire Pink Silene virginica N054 Pink, commercial seed source ß—40”h ˜ N064 Double—Showy 3–6” light yellow double daisies The bright crimson to pink flowers can bloom for a bloom from summer until fall. Requires staking. month or longer in late spring. Native to rich wood- Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinalis 72” lands and rocky slopes, it requires a well-drained soil in light to medium shade. Short-lived, it will Blooms mid to late summer. Spikes of scarlet blossoms ß that attract hummingbirds. Best in partial shade and N065 Coneflower, Narrow-leafed often self-sow in open soil. Wisconsin source. moist rich soil. Í∏Ω∫˙¥ Echinacea angustifolia 12–24”h by 12”w ∏˜ $4.00—2.5” pot $3.00—3.5” pot: Large pink daisies with turned back petals, July. Most N086 Gentian, Bottle Gentiana andrewsii ß highly prized of the coneflowers for its medicinal quali- N055 Wild, seed from Alamakee County, Iowa — Clusters of closed blue flowers, August–October, are a 24–36”h ˜ ties. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Prefers dry, sandy, well-drained soil. Upper Midwest seed source. striking shade that almost glows. Prefers damp soil. $6.00—4 plants in a pack: Í∏ ˜ 12–24”h Í∏ Ω∫˙˜ $3.00—3.5” pot Seed from southeastern Minnesota 18–30”h N056 Wild, seed from northeastern Iowa—24–36”h ˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack N066 Coneflower, Pale Purple ß N087 Geranium, Wild Geranium maculatum N057 Catchfly, Royal Silene regia Echinacea pallida Red blooms, July–August. Does well in the garden. Attractive small lavender-pink flowers with blooms Lavender blooms June/July. Tolerates drier soils. Fair Seed from Ohio. 24–40”h Í∏ ˙˜ from April–July. Excellent for garden borders and for butterflies. Seed from Ogle County, Illinois. $6.00—4 plants in a pack massing. Red fall color. Seed from Madison County, 24–48”h Í∏ ∫Ω˜ $3.00—3.5” pot Iowa. 18–30”h Í∏Ó ı˜ $3.00—3.5” pot N067 Coneflower, Yellow Ratibida pinnata Ginger, Wild Asarum canadense One of the most strikingly beautiful of all Aromatic ground cover. Dark maroon and beige flow- wild flowers. Large yellow flowers bloom in profusion ers hide under leaves in the spring. Í∏Ó´˝Â¥ in heat of summer. Blooms July–September. Easy to grow. Seed from Madison County, Iowa. 48”h $3.00—3.5” pot: Í∫˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack N088 Wild, from Winona County, Minn. ß—4–6”h ˜ $5.00—4” pot: Ferns N089 Wild, Ramsey County source—4–6”h ˜ N071 Bulblet Cystopteris bulbifera Lady Athyrium N078 Maidenhair N082 True Ostrich Curly green bulblets form on the underside of Bright green fronds. Vigorous. Prefers moist Adiantum pedatum ß Matteuccia struthiopteris ß the leaves; these drop off to become baby rich soil, but is tolerant of sun and drought. Delicate green foliage in fan-like fronds. Vase-shaped fern with huge leaves ferns. In nature, this grows on shady lime- ***** Í∏Ó Water during drought. Horticultural source. like ostrich plumes. Grow in moist stone outcrops, which is good news for local $3.00—3.5” pot: ***** 12–24”h Í∏Ó ˝˜ shade in a woodland garden, in a damp bor- gardeners. From Ramsey County. 12–30”h N074 Lady Fern ß $3.00—3.5” pot der, or at the edge of a pond. Vigorous, ∏Ó ˝˜¥ , A. filix-femina — $5.00—3.5” pot Horticultural source. 24–36”h ˝˜ N079 Purple Royal spreading by rhizomes. Native to U.S., Europe and Asia. Syn. M. pennsylvanica. N072 Cinnamon $6.00—3.5” pot: Osmunda regalis Horticultural source. ***** 36–60”h Í∏Ó Osmunda cinnamomea ß N075 Lady in Red, A. angustum rubellum ß— Purpurescens—Lovely purplish red stripes. ˝˜¥ Í∏ ˜ $3.00—3.5” pot One of our most majestic native ferns. Grows Burgundy stems contrasted with green Horticultural source. ***** 36–48”h in boggy and swampy areas, but happy in a fronds. Best color begins to be seen in $10.00—4.5” pot Fern, Wood Dryopteris well-drained garden, too. Soon after the the second year. Cultivar. ***** 30–36”h N080 Rock Cap A striking border fern. Grow in a protected, ˝ Í∏˝ foliage appears in spring, erect, golden yellow, Polypodium virginianum ß◊ moist site. fertile fronds emerge from the center of the $6.00—4.5” pot: Also called the Wall Fern because it grows $6.00—4.5” pot: crown. Horticultural source. ***** 36–60”h N076 Mrs. Frizell’s, A. filix-femina ß—Also ß well in the thin, rocky soil of cliffs and bluffs. N083 Goldie’s Giant, D. goldiana —Tufts of Í∏ ˝˜ $8.00—1 gal. pot called the tatting fern. Leaflets have Leathery lobes form an attractive zigzag pat- long pale green fronds. Horticultural been reduced to rounded lobes along the ˜ N073 Interrupted tern on the arching fronds. West Virginia source. ***** 48”h by 24”w mid rib, resembling tatting (hand-made Osmunda claytoniana source. 6–12”h ∏Ә $8.00—3.5” pot $8.00—1 gal. pot: lace). First found in Ireland. Cultivar. N084 Eastern Wood Fern, D. marginalis— Similar in appearance to cinnamon fern. 8–12”h ˝ N081 Sensitive Onoclea sensibilis ß Prefers moist soil, but will tolerate drought Evergreen, cool dusty-blue fronds. $10.00—4.5” pot: Spreading colonies of smooth, upright fronds. and planting on hillsides. Horticultural Horticultural source. 18–30”h ˜ Dre’s Dagger Goes dormant at 40°F (hence the name). source. 36–48”h ∏˜ $8.00—1 gal. pot N077 , A. filix-femina—Thin, deep green fronds that are often criss- Horticultural source. 12–36”h Í∏Ó ˜¥ crossed, terminating with a small crest. $3.00—3.5” pot Cultivar. ***** 18”h ˝ See MORE FERNS in perennials, page 14 50 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Amex, Native Wild Flowers Visa, MasterCard & Discover Key N091 Goldenrod, Showy ß N100 Indigo, Cream Wild Jacob’s Ladder continued Í Full sun Solidago speciosa Baptisia leucophaea $6.00—4.5” pot: ∏ Part sun/part shade Graceful long cones of densely clustered yellow mini- Blue-green, pea-like foliage. Early flowering species is N109 Stairway to Heaven ß—Lovely, light corn- Ó Shade flowers on reddish stems with olive-green foliage. adorned with long spikes of creamy yellow flowers that flower blue flowers over variegated foliage that is Blooms August–October. Probably the nicest golden- are held horizontally. Particularly effective when plant- silvery green with cream edges. In cool weather, rod for sunny locations. Seed from northeastern Iowa ed on top of a rock wall where the flowers can be the leaves develop areas of pink color. Cultivar. Ω Good for bees or southeastern Minnesota. 24–36”h Í∏ ı∫Ω˜¥ viewed at eye level. Seed from Faribault County, Minn. 12–15”h ç ı Bird food source $3.00—3.5” pot 18”h Í∏ Ω˜¥ $3.00—3.5” pot ∫ Butterfly-friendly Joe Pye Weed Eupatorium N093 Harebells Campanula rotundifolia N101 Indigo, Dwarf Amorpha nana ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Incredibly popular in cutting-edge European gardens. A delicate plant with purple bellflowers in clusters. Fine-textured foliage capped with attractive spikes of Moist soil. Í∫ΩÂ¥ Prefers drier soils. Native to prairie, savanna, and purple flowers. A worthy plant for the low water land- ç Attractive foliage $3.00—3.5” pot: woodland edges in northern North America, Europe, scape. Dry, well drained soils in full sun. Blooms Ç N110 Gateway, E. purpureum ß—Wine-colored stems Culinary May–July. Midwestern seed source. 24”h ÍΩ˜ and Asia. These may be small at the time of the sale. with dusty rose flower heads. Compact and stur- ´ Edible flowers Seed from central Minnesota. 4–20”h Í∏ ˜‰ $3.00—2.5” pot ˝ dy cultivar. 48–72”h Ground cover $6.00—4 plants in a pack N102 Indigo, False Amorpha fruticosa N111 Sweet Joe Pye, E. purpureum ß—Tall, with pink  Medicinal N094 Helen’s Flower ß Loose, airy shrub which often forms dense thickets. blossoms, July-September. Aromatic. Excellent ˜ Minnesota native Helenium autumnale Fine-textured foliage on the upper third of the plant. nectar for bees and butterflies. Seed from Winona ˜ ‰ Rock garden Helena Red and Gold —Reflexed daisies with jagged- Small purple flowers in narrow, 3-6” spikes from April County, Minn. 84”h ß edged petals. Bright red, edged with golden yellow. to June. Useful from the dry prairie to the bog garden. N112 Wild Joe Pye, E. maculatum —Tall and stately Í∏ Ω˜ † The raised centers are dusted with gold for a stunning Midwestern seed source. 72–120”h with pink panicles. Seed from Washingotn Cold-sensitive: ı˜ keep above 40°F effect. Thrives in damp soil. Nicknamed “sneezeweed” $6.00—1 quart pot County, Minn. 72–100”h ¥ Toxic to humans because the dried leaves were once used to make N103 Indigo, White Wild ß N113 Kinnikinnick Arctostaphyllos uva-ursi snuff—not because it aggravates allergies. It grows ß Saturday restock Baptisia leucantha Popular native evergreen groundcover. Flat growing, beautifully in the garden and is great for clay soil. small, glossy, bright green leaves that turn red in fall. Cultivar. 48”h Í∏∫Â¥ $2.00—2.5” pot Easy to grow in average to dry soils; drought tolerant. Small, white, pea-like flowers in late spring on tall, Abundant pinkish white flowers, followed by red fruit. About those N096 Hepatica, Round-Lobed dark stems above bluish-green leaves. Attractive seed Native to sandy areas, so good drainage is important. Hepatica americana pods. Seed from southeastern Minnesota. 36–48”h Í A good bonsai candidate. Horticultural source. 6–9”h stars… Í∏ Ω˝˜ Ω˜¥ $3.00—3.5” pot by 36”w $7.00—4” pot Throughout, you will Very sweet in the woodland garden, with lavender, notice plants that are white, pink or blue flowers in April. Liver-colored N104 Iris, Northern Blue Flag ß N114 Larkspur, Tall Delphinium exaltatum marked with five stars leaves persist through winter. Cushing County, Wis., Iris versicolor Blue-flowered native of woodland glades, preferring source. 5”h ∏Ó ˜ $10.00—4.5” pot Í∏ ˜¥ (★★★★★). These plants Large showy flowers brighten sunny marsh areas in bright shade. Seed from Ohio. 36–72”h have been awarded five N097 Hyssop, Anise Agastache foeniculum early summer. Seed from Washington County, Minn. $3.00—3.5” pot stars by Heger and Very fragrant purple flowers July–August. Attracts but- 18–30”h Í∏ ı˜¥ $3.00—3.5” pot N115 Leadplant Amorpha canescens Whitman in the 2011 terflies, and goldfinches favor the seeds. Aromatic edition of Growing N105 Ironweed Vernonia fasciculata ß Small gray-green shrub with dense spikes of violet- leaves used for tea. Vigorous. Seed from McLeod Perennials in Cold Climates blue flowers in June–August. Nicely textured foliage. County, Minn. 24–36”h Í∏ ∫ΩǴ˜ Tall plants with bright reddish-purple flowers July- as one of the very best Tolerates drier soils. Seed from Burleigh County, N.D. $3.00—3.5” pot September. Seed from Columbia County, Wis. 48–72”h Í ı∫Ω˜ plants available on the Í∏ Ω˜Â $3.00—3.5” pot 24–48”h $3.00—3.5” pot ß market. N098 Hyssop, Purple Giant N116 Lily, Prairie Lilium philadelphicum Agastache scrophulariifolia Jack-in-the-Pulpit Arisaema triphyllum One of the easiest native plants to cultivate. Native to Deep orange blooms with purplish-brown spots. First- Crowded spikes of pale purple flowers mixed with pale savanna and woodlands in neutral soil. Tuberous root year seedlings that are many years from blooming. green bracts from July through September. Large, fra- Í∏ ∫˜ burns mouth severely if tasted. 12–36”h Í∏Ó¥ Seed from Burnett County, Wis. 12–36”h grant leaves below the flower spikes. Spreads well (it’s $9.00—4 plants in a pack in the mint family). Seed from the upper Midwest. $3.00—3.5” pot: 48–60”h Í∏ ∫Ω˜ $3.00—3.5” pot N106 ß—From Kandiyohi County, Minn. ˜ N117 Lobelia, Great Blue Lobelia siphilitica Bright-blue lipped flowers, July–September. Prefers N099 Indian Paintbrush ß $6.00—4.5” pot: N107 ß —from Wisconsin. ˜ moist soil, but adapts well to the garden. Good for Castilleja coccinea stream banks or damp woods. Attracts hummingbirds. A dense cluster of beautiful leafy bracts are like bril- Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium reptans Seed from Winona County, Wis. 24–36”h Í∏ liant blooms in shades of orange, red, or sometimes Very pretty light blue, bell-shaped flowers in loose ı˙˜¥ $6.00—4 plants in a pack yellow on this beloved wildflower which is also an clusters appear on sprawling stems in mid to late N118 Lupine, Wild Lupinus perennis ß important source of nectar for hummingbirds. Seed spring. The foliage looks fresh and green all through from Clay County, Minn. 18–24”h Í∏ ˙˜ the growing season. Likes moist soil. ∏Ó Showy clear-blue blossoms, May and June. Excellent $3.00—3.5” pot for butterflies, both for nectar and caterpillars. Wild $3.00—3.5” pot: lupine is the only food for larvae of the endangered ß Ironweed N108 Wild —Seed from Clayton County, Iowa, and Karner Blue butterfly. Rabbits also love to eat wild ˜ Winona County, Minn. 18”h lupine. Must have sandy soil. Tolerates drier condi- tions. Goes dormant after seed. Fewer flowers in shade. Seed from Crawford County, Wis. 12–24”h Í∏Ó ∫Ω˜¥ $3.00—3.5” pot Rain Gardening Comes Naturally N119 Marsh Marigold Caltha palustris Bright yellow buttercups in early spring. Native to BY ELIZABETH BECKMAN, CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICT swamps and brooksides throughout our area. Grows in prairie, savanna and woodland, but requires year- These native plants attract bees, ative plants can improve our round moisture. Readily cultivated in a wet garden soil birds and butterflies: water quality and provide or containers. Seed from Washington County, Minn. 4–16”h Í∏ ˜Ω¥ $6.00—4 plants in a pack Pink Butterfly Weed, Asclepias Nhabitat and food for wildlife. incarnata—pink blooms in June, In cities, rainwater runs over streets N120 Meadow Rue, Early ß 36–48” and sidewalks picking up street pollu- Thalictrum dioicum Hyssop, Agastache foeniculum— tants like leaves, trash and soil on its A spring favorite. The flowers have an unusual form— purple blooms in June, 24–36” way to storm drains which lead untreat- like little jellyfish in pale green, purple, and yellow. The drooping stamens sway in the slightest breeze. ed to our lakes and rivers. Polluted Spotted Bee Balm, Monarda April–May bloom time. Seed from the Upper Midwest. punctata—lavender blooms in runoff directed into rain gardens or oth- 8–28”h ∏Ó Â˜ $3.00—3.5” pot er planted areas soaks into the ground August, 12–24” N121 Meadow Rue, Purple Rough blazingstar, Liatris through channels in the soil created by Thalictrum dasycarpum native plant roots. Deep and spreading aspera—purple blooms in Tall purple stems. Creamy flowers, June and July. Seed August, 24–48” root systems hold soil in place to pre- from Monroe County, Wis. 72”h Í∏ ı˜ Royal catchfly, Silene regia— vent erosion, and also, along with soil, $3.00—3.5” pot red blooms in July, 24–36” work to filter and break down many N122 Merrybells Uvularia grandiflora types of runoff pollution. PHOTO BY ELIZABETH BECKMAN Spiderwort, Tradescantia—purple A young rain garden enthusiast. Clump-forming perennial. Bright yellow nodding blooms in June, 12–24” Take cues from natural areas in the blooms with twisted petals. Easy and desirable for cul- metro and create a landscape that gives variety of birds, butterflies, bees and tivation. Ramsey County source. 12–24”h Ó˜ Turtlehead, Chelone glabra— $5.00—4” pot white blooms in August, 24” something back to the environment. more, and you’ll be on your way to a A diversity of native trees, shrubs, wild- low-maintenance landscape plan—a real N123 Mexican Hat Ratibida columnifera Wild Petunia, Ruellia humilis— flowers and grasses will attract a wide garden in nature. Colorful sombreros of mahogany and yellow. A bienni- purple blooms in June, 24–36” al cousin of the yellow coneflower. Seed wild-gathered Sand Serviceberry (shrub), by Prairie Moon. 36”h Í∏ ∫˜ Amelanchier sanguinea—white Read the whole article on our website at $6.00—4 plants in a pack blooms in May, 6–8’ www.friendsschoolplantsale.com/raingardens www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 51 Native Wild Flowers N124 Milkweed, Poke Asclepias exaltata ß Phlox, Garden Phlox paniculata White blooms in June and July. Normal to dry soil. Cultivated varieties with spectacular, colorful blooms Prickly Pear ÍΩÇ Great for butterflies. Seed from Clayton County, Iowa. valued for their late season color. Very floriferous; 36–72”h Í∏ ı∫Ω˜¥ $3.00—3.5” pot excellent cut flower. Nectar attracts day-flying sphinx N152 Eastern Opuntia humifusa Plains Opuntia polycantha moths (hummingbird-like moths). Plant with shasta N125 Milkweed, Showy Asclepias speciosa Forms flat, blue-green, spiny pads Spreading mats. 6–8”h by 12”w daisies, coneflowers, blazing star, lilies, and grasses. with yellow cactus flowers in June and A tall milkweed that will not spread invasively like the $8.00—4.5” pot: We have chosen varieties with good mildew resistance. July. Dry soil. Wisconsin source. common milkweed (A. syriaca). It has softly felted gray Í∏∫˙ N156 Claude Barr orange—The earli- 6–12”h ˜ $8.00—4.5” pot leaves and dramatically structured pink flowers that est blooming Plains Prickly Pear. $2.00—2.5” pot: are sweetly fragrant. Attracts butterflies and bees. N157 Claude Barr red—From south- N138 Bright Eyes—Pink with a red eye. ***** 36”h N153 Grasslands Average to dry soil. Midwestern source. eastern Colorado. Reddish N139 Darwin’s Joyce ß—Variegated leaves with pink Opuntia cymochila 48”h Í∏ ∫Ω˜¥ $3.00—2.5” pot blooms. ç From Knox County, Nebraska. Yellow flowers with a dark eye. 25”h N158 Crystal Tide—White flowers flowers; heavy bloomer. 12”h N126 Milkweed, Sullivan’s $3.00—3.5” pot: with red filaments. $8.00—4.5” pot Asclepias sullivanti N140 David ß—Very fragrant, pure white, long bloom N159 Pink with dark center. Similar to common milkweed (A. syriaca), but less time. 2002 Perennial Plant of the Year. One of the Little Opuntia fragilis $12.00—4.5” pot: aggressive and with slightly smaller flowers. Visited by U of M’s Tough and Terrific perennials. ***** Grows on exposed granite outcrop- N160 Purple Desert—Pads have a hummingbirds and a wide variety of bees and butter- 30”h pings. Accompanies moss, so it’s a purple sheen. Purple flowers. Í Little Laura ß flies (including Monarchs). Wisconsin source 36”h N141 —Purple with a dark eye. 25”h cactus that likes water! Commercial source. ∫Ω˙˜ $7.00—3.5” pot N142 Orange Perfection ß—Reddish-orange. 30”h N143 Red Riding Hood ß—Deep pink. The better to $4.00—2.5” pot: N161 Smithwick N127 Milkweed, Whorled N154 St. Cloud—From Quarry Park in see it with. ***** 20”h A Claude Barr selction. Small, yellow Asclepias verticillata St. Cloud, Minn. 3–5”h ˜ $6.00—4.5” pot: flowers with red centers. Prolific Sweet-scented white flowers and long needle-like N144 Sherbet Cocktail ß—Fragrant large clusters of $6.00—3.5” pot: grower. May be a hybrid between O. leaves make this wildflower a petite enchanter. Thrives pastel pink and white flowers with chartreuse N155 Thornless, O. fragilis denudata— polycantha and O. fragilis. 4–6”h in poor, dry soil and multiplies rapidly. Seed from The spineless pads of this $6.00—3.5” pot Í ı∫Ω˜¥ edges (a first for phlox) emerge from chartreuse Washington County, Minn. 12–24”h buds in chocolate-maroon bracts, The effect is diminutive mat- $6.00—4 plants in a pack rather like a hydrangea. 24–48”h forming cactus bear N128 Mint, Mountain brilliant yellow N145 Phlox, Prairie Phlox pilosa flowers in June. * Claude Barr (1887–1982) was Pycnanthemum virginianum Broad heads of deep pink flowers. Very nice wild Wisconsin source. a South Dakota cattle rancher Numerous clusters of white blossoms (often with pur- ˜ and eminent Plains plantsman. flower for restorations and perennial gardens. Blooms 4–6”h He supplied Great Plains seeds, ple dots) bloom June to September with a great mint May, June and July. Seed from Iowa. 18–24”h Í∏ ˜ plants, and information to the aroma. A magnet for butterflies. Can be used for tea $6.00—4 plants in a pack gardening world for years. His and to flavor food. Put it in your garden for fragrance. Jewels of the Plains is still the Seed from northeastern Illinois. 12–36”h Phlox, Woodland Phlox divaricata best reference to plains wild- Í∏ ÇΩ˜ $3.00—3.5” pot flowers and their cultivation. Good spreader for the shade border or wildflower gar- Prickly Pear N129 Monkey Flower Mimulus ringens den. Very floriferous and the foliage stays nice. The perfect groundcover for underplanting spring bulbs, Low, creeping habit. Small, rounded leaves rooting at but not aggressive. May to June blooms. Moist, well- nodes. Excellent as a pond edge or groundcover. Small drained soil. Í∏ N165 Queen of the Prairie ß blue flowers in summer. Seed Winona County, Minn. $2.00—2.5” pot: 12–36”h Í∏ Ω˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack Filipendula rubra ß N146 Laphamii —Blue flowers. Minnesota seed Huge; rarely requires support. Peach pink tiny flowers ˝˜ N130 New Jersey Tea Ceanothus americanus source. 8–12”h on red stems. Evenly moist soil. Blooms June–July. ß Dense foliage and white blooms June–July, followed by N147 Plum Perfect —An enchanting woodsy plant. Seed from Indiana. 72–96”h Í∏ ˜ flat-topped seed clusters. Attractive to bees and butter- Fragrant, light plum-purple flower with dark vio- $6.00—1 quart pot flies. Midwestern seed source. 24–36”h by 36–60”w let-purple eye. Cultivar. 10–14”h ˝ N167 Rattlesnake Master Í∏ ∫Ω˜ $3.00—2.5” pot $6.00—4.5” pot: Eryngium yuccafolium N131 Obedient Plant ß N148 Mary Helen—Indigo flowers softly streaked with Dramatic greenish-white prickly blossoms July– Physostegia virginiana deep magenta for an overall violet blue appear- ance. Cultivar. 12–15”h ˝ September. Provides a great garden accent. Can play Rose Crown—Late summer vivid pink blooms on the same role in the garden as sea holly or globe this- spreading plants. Very easy care and colorful, but best N149 Poppy, Wood ß tle. Best in full sun. Seed from southeastern Minnesota in a location where they cannot crowd out other Stylophorum diphyllum 36–60”h Í∏ Ω˜ $3.00—3.5” pot plants; interplant with native grasses to reduce spread- A nice spot of bright yellow in the late spring/early N168 Rue Anemone Anemonella thalictroides ing. Easier to control in lower sunlight. Cultivar. summer woodland. Fuzzy green flower buds before Í∏Ó Ω White to light pink flowers last all through spring, 36”h $1.50—2.5” pot blooming, and pleasant long-lasting foliage after bloom Plants April–June. Finely divided, fern-like foliage. May go time. Seed from Prairie Moon. 12–18”h Í∏Ó ˜ N132 Onion, Nodding Allium cernuum dormant after blooming. Midwestern source. 8–12”h $3.00—3.5” pot Lavender drooping onion flowers July–August. An edi- ∏Ó ˜‰ $4.00—2.5” pot marked ble perennial that will reseed nicely. Seed from north- Prairie Smoke Geum triflorum Í∏ ´Ç˜ N169 Sage, Prairie Artemisia ludoviciana ern Illinois. 24”h Not enough can be said about this beautiful, all-season with Valerie Finnis—A good cultivar for the border. Silver- $6.00—4 plants in a pack plant. Nodding, pink, early spring flowers are followed white leaves, topped in late spring with 8" narrow gray by feathery, long-lasting seed heads. Showy clumps of N133 Onion, Prairie Allium stellatum flower spikes. Thrives in a very dry sunny spot. dark green foliage turn burgundy in fall. Adapts to a Tolerates a “hair cut” if it gets unruly. ***** 24–48”h A very nice, well-behaved onion. Lavender blooms in variety of sites. Spreads by rhizomes. Seeds eaten by Í∏ ¥ $2.00—2.5” pot July and August. An edible perennial. Seed from birds. 6–13”h Í∏ Ω Í∏ ´Ç˜ Winona County, Minn.10–20”h N170 Saint John’s Wort, Great $6.00—4 plants in a pack $6.00—4 plants in a pack: N150 Seed from Stevens County, Minn. ˜ Hypericum pyramidatum Orchids, Native see Lady Slippers, page 6 $6.00—4.5” pot: Yellow flowers with tufts of stamens, July–August. are good N134 Partridgeberry Mitchella repens ◊ N151 ß—These plants are a year older with much Prefers moist soil. Attractive seed pods, used in flower ˜ arrangements. Seed from Kenosha County, Wis. Evergreen creeping groundcover with paired white larger roots. Wisconsin source. 24–60”h Í∏ Ω˜¥ $3.00—3.5” pot for bees flowers in early summer followed by bright, showy red Prickly Pear see box, page 51 berries that persist through winter. Looks great going N171 Sarsaparilla, Wild Aralia nudicaulis Í∏ ˝˜ over walls. Horticultural source. 4”h Purple Prairie Clover Dalea purpurea White flowers May–July followed by purple-black edi- $6.00—1 quart pot Slender stems with lacy foliage are topped with long, ble berries. Green compound leaves emerse shiny N135 Pasque Flower Anemone patens ß lavender-purple flower heads July–September. Grows bronze in spring. Creeps on underground stems. Seed well in most soils. Fair for butterflies and an excellent ∏Ó Â˜ Fragrant, pale violet blooms on feathery foliage in from St. Louis County, Minn. 12–24”h cover crop for wildlife. Grows in association with lead- April and May. Easy. Seed from Becker County, Minn. $10.00—4” pot plant. Í∏∫Ω 8–14”h Í Â˜¥ $6.00—4 plants in a pack N172 Solomon’s Seal ß $3.00—2.5” pot: Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum N136 Pearly Everlasting N162 Stephanie—Bright flowers on compact bushy Anaphalis margaritacea plants with as many as 40 stalks per plant. Arching stems with creamy white bells, hanging one Silver-gray foliage and everlasting snow-white blos- Cultivar. 15–18”h pair per leaf, followed by green fruits that ripen to soms. Beautiful border plant. Easy. Seed from northern serge blue. Young shoots can be harvested and eaten $6.00—4 plants in a pack: like asparagus. Ramsey County source. 30”h Í∏ Minnesota. 12–18”h Í∏ ∫˜ $1.50—2.5” pot ˜ N163 Wild—Seed from Polk County, Minn. 12–36”h Ω´Â˜ $9.00—5.25” pot ß N137 Petunia, Wild Ruellia humilis N164 Pussytoes Antennaria plantaginifolia ß Purple flowers with new blooms every afternoon. Low, gray-green almost succulent-appearing foliage. Prefers dry areas. Desirable for the sunny wild garden. White flowers like little “cat paws” rise up over the Blooms mid to late summer. Seed from Madison foliage in spring to early summer. Spreads by rhizomes, We’d love to see photos Í∫Ω˜ County, Ill. 6–24”h tolerates drought. Best in full sun. Seed from Houston of your plants! $6.00—4 plants in a pack County, Minn. 1–4”h Í∏ ˝˜ $3.00—3.5” pot Please send them to [email protected] or share them on Facebook, www.facebook.com/plantsale 52 Friends School Plant Sale • May 10–12, 2013 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com We accept cash, checks, Amex, Native Wild Flowers Visa, MasterCard & Discover Key N173 Solomon’s Seal, Starry N176 Sweet Flag Acorus calamus americanus N183 Vervain, Hoary Verbena stricta ß Í Full sun Smilacina stellata Spiky, strappy green foliage plant for pond margins or Tiny dark blue flowers on mini-candelabras through ∏ Part sun/part shade Pyramidal clusters of about 20 starry white flowers are well-watered garden soil. Tiny greenish flowers. summer, June-September. Prefers dry areas (xeriscape Í Ó Shade crowded on wide flower spikes April–May. Berries start Fragrant when bruised. Midwestern source. 24–30”h plant). Seed from Filmore County, Minn. 24–48”h green with black stripes, turning to mottled dark wine Í∏˜ $2.50—2.5” pot Ω˜ $3.00—3.5” pot Ω red. Arching stems emerge in the spring, spreading by Trillium Trillium N184 Vervain, Rose Verbena canadensis Good for bees rhizomes to form colonies. Average to moist soil. ı Bird food source Ramsey County source. 12–36”h Í∏Ó Ω˜$5.00— A colony of these spring beauties will last for years. Magenta-lavender blooms on dense mats of dark ∫ Butterfly-friendly 3.5” pot Give trilliums a rich, deep, rather moist soil and year- green. Long bloom time. Horticultural source. 12”h ˙ round leaf mulch. Í∏ÓÂΩ¥ Í∏ Ω˝ ‰˜ $3.00—3.5” pot Hummingbird-friendly Sunflower, Early Heliopsis helianthoides $6.00—4.5” pot: N185 Violet, Prairie Viola pedatifida ß Abundant 2” yellow blossoms June to September. N177 White, T. grandiflorum ß—Very showy large ç Attractive foliage Violet-purple blooms April–June, often reblooming in Excellent for butterflies. Exceptionally long blooming white blossoms April–May. Flowers fade to pink Ç Culinary September. Leaves fan-shaped. Good caterpillar food period. Not a true sunflower. Easy to grow, in fact as they age. The most common and best trillium ´ Edible flowers aggressive in good soil. Known as one of the best “clay ˜ for butterflies. Prefers a well-drained sunny site. Seed for cultivation. Wisconsin source. 12–15”h Í∏ ı∫´˜ ˝ Ground cover busters.” Í∏ Ω∫ from south-central Iowa. 4–8”h $10.00—4.5” pot:  $3.00—3.5” pot Medicinal $2.00—2.5” pot: N178 Nodding White, T. f l ex i p e s ß—2.5” white ß ◊ ˜ Minnesota native N174 Summer Nights —Golden yellow, daisy-like flowers with recurved petals. Michigan source. N186 Wintergreen ‰ Rock garden flowers with a mahogany eye on tall dark purple- 12–24”h ˜ Gaultheria procumbens red stems and purple-red tinged foliage. The con- Evergreen groundcover known for its red-tinted winter trast is lovely on this cultivar. Flowers for two See MORE TRILLIUM, pages 7 and 22 † Cold-sensitive: leaves and red winter berries with characteristic win- months from midsummer, especially if deadhead- keep above 40°F N179 Trout Lily, White ß tergreen scent. Plant it on shady banks, in rock gar- ed. Excellent for cutting. ***** 36–48”h dens or along paths. Requires acid soil; try it under ¥ Toxic to humans Erythronium albidum ß $3.00—3.5” pot: Low woodland perennial with green leaves mottled rhododendrons or blueberries. Washington source. Saturday restock ß ∏Ó Ω˝Â‰ N175 Wild —Seed from Green County, Wis. with purple. Nodding flowers in mid to late spring. 6”h $6.00—1 quart pot ˜ 24–60”h Downward-facing, recurved blooms appear at the end Yarrow Achillea millefolium of leafless stems. Prefers deep, moist loamy soils. Í∏ ˝Â˜ Cultivated varieties with flat flower heads and lacy More Native Plants Wisconsin source. 4–6”h foliage. Long bloom time and good for cutting and dry- $6.00—4.5” pot ing (they are what architects use as the “trees” around Look for native plants in other sections of the catalog: N180 Turtlehead Chelone glabra model buildings). Drought tolerant. Í∏∫ Climbers: Grasses: Shrubs and Trees: Creamy white turtlehead flowers on arching spikes. $1.50—2.5” pot: C023 Bittersweet pages 52–53 S030 Black Cherry Blooms July–September. Desirable for the moist wild N187 Cassis ß—Many stems with intense magenta C025 Climbing Herbs: S022 Blue Beech garden. Excellent nectar plant for butterflies and bees. umbels. 24–36”h Bleeding Heart H057A Goldenseal S031 Pin Cherry Seed from Winona County, Minn. ***** 36–48”h Í∏ N188 Cerise Queen—Cherry-pink. 24–36”h C028B Virgin’s Bower H058 Pink Hyssop S033 Chokecherry ∫Ω˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack N189 Summer Pastels—A mix of pink, salmon, yel- Fruit: H099 Nettles S032 Glossy Black low, and white. 24–36”h Chokeberry N181 Twin Leaf Jeffersonia diphylla ß◊ F010–F016 Perennial Water Plants: $2.00—2.5” pot: S035 American White flowers solitary on 5–10” leafless stalks in early Blueberries P650 White-Flowered N190 Paprika—Shades of ruby-red with a yellow eye. Highbush Cranberry spring, flowers lasting but a day. However, a very inter- F041 American Arrowhead 24–36”h S044 and S046 esting lidded seed pod develops from the fleeting flow- Hazelnut P653–P654 Horsetail F048 Black Dogwoods ers. The basal leaves are 12” tall and are deeply divided $3.00—3.5” pot: P658 Pickerel Rush ß Huckleberry S049 Balsam Fir into two wings, hence the common name. Desirable N191 Apple Blossom —Compact and vigorous with Rare and Unusual: F009B Dwarf Red S135 Snowberry, Red for the wild garden. Prefers rich soil. West Virginia blooms in shades of lilac-pink to pale rose. The U030–U032 Í∏Ó ˜ Blackberry S146 Tamarack source. 14”h $7.00—3.5” pot tiny individual blossoms emerge one color, turn Lady Slippers another, and fade to a third. A great cottage gar- F060 Saskatoon Vegetables: N182 Vervain, Blue Verbena hastata Serviceberry Roses: V046 Groundnuts den flower. 24–36”h Native to cordgrass and cattail prairies over most of R026 Prairie Wild V141 Ramps $6.00—4.5” pot: North America, this tall plant likes moist soils and will V147 Sunchokes N192 Desert Eve Terracotta ß—Clusters of 4” soft produce blue violet spikes of flowers. Reseeds. Seed terracotta-orange umbels with gold centers and from Pine County, Wis. 36–72”h Í∏ Ω˜ stripes. Compact and early bloomer. 12–18”h $6.00—4 plants in a pack

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. Annuals Perennials G001 Basket Grass Oplismenus hirtellus variegatus ß G008 Japanese Blood Grass Imperata cylindrica ß G016 Blue Grama Grass Bouteloua gracilis A trailing foliage plant with white, red and green leaves. Great in Red Baron—Showy grass whose long slender light green leaf Dominant through the central Great Plains, ranging east to west- containers or hanging baskets. 6”h Í∏ ç $3.00—3.5” pot blades have garnet red tips. The color spreads downward all ern Wisconsin. Very good lawn alternative for sandy soils. Low ß summer until the leaves are blazing crimson by fall. Lovely when growing, forming attractive clumps of purplish-green. Best in full G002 Bunny Tails Lagurus ovatus backlit by early morning or late day sun. Likely to be perennial. sun. Seed from Minnesota. 12”h Í∏ ˝˜ $1.50—2.5” pot Fun for children and adults. Fuzzy seed heads on compact grass. 18”h Íç $5.00—4.5” pot Drought-tolerant; needs well-drained soil. 20”h Íç G017 Blue Joint Grass Calamagrostis canadensis $5.00—4” pot Millet Pennisetum Bluish leaves with delicate, purplish panicles in summer. The G003 Fiber Optic Grass Isolepsis cernuus Striking in containers or great in the garden. Í Cree used blue joint to make mattresses. Clump forming, It really does look like green fiber optic filament. A great accent $1.50—2.5” pot: spreading by rhizomes. Wet to normal soil. Seed from Aitkin Í∏ ˜ grass. Worth bringing in for the winter, because the mature plant G009 Purple Majesty ß—Very erect blades with dense black County, Minn. 36–72”h $1.50—2.5” pot ç develops a “trunk.” Moist soil. 8–12”h Íç $2.50—2.5” pot seed heads. 36–48”h G018 Bluestem, Big Andropogon gerardii ß Fountain Grass Pennisetum setaceum $5.00—4” pot: Known for its “turkey-foot” seed heads. From the prairie and G010 Jade Princess ◊ß—Bright lime green leaves in a tidy Í∏ ı˜ Striking grasses for containers or the garden. Í∏ savanna. Seed from Polk County, Minn. 60–92”h mound. Dark maroon pollenless seedheads. 36–48”h $1.50—2.5” pot $3.00—3.5” pot: G004 Burgundy Giant ß—Tropical-looking dark maroon-purple G011 Ruby Grass Melinus nerviglumis Bluestem, Little Schizachyrium scoparium foliage with burgundy flower spikes. Introduced by Savannah—The grass isn’t pink, it’s the flowers. Blue-green A favorite for ornamental and naturalized landscapes. Prefers Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania. 60”h foliage turns purple-red in the fall. 3– 4" ruby pink blooms sit- sun. Clump-forming. Í∏ ting a foot above the foliage from late July are real showstoppers. $5.00—4” pot: Íç $1.50—2.5” pot: ß 8–12”h $5.00—4” pot ß ı˜ G005 Cherry Sparkler —Variegated, Bunny Tails G019 Wild, seed from Polk County, Minn. —12–36”h with pink blush overtaking the G013 Sedge, Brown Carex comans $6.00—2.5” pot: cream and green striped foliage as Bronze Curls—Great in containers or the garden. These may G020 Blue Heaven—Color-changing cultivar. Starts dark silver- light level increases. Red burgundy survive the winter, so don’t pull them up in the spring until you blue, then turns bright gray-blue for the summer. Red- flower plumes skyrocket. 24”h are sure. Milk chocolate-colored leaf blades on a petite grass. brown flowers in late July form seed heads with showy G006 Fireworks ß—Long stripes of bur- 12–18”h Í∏ ç $3.00—3.5” pot white wisps in August and September, persisting into win- gundy, hot pink and white. New ter. Foliage turns burgundy red with pink and violet high- growth is the most vibrant. In late G014 Silky Thread Grass Stipa tenuissima ß lights in September, holding through November. This summer, the flowers look like pur- Very fine green foliage golden-brown fluffy seed heads late selection by Mary Meyer at the University of Minnesota ple foxtails. 24–30”h spring to mid summer. Reseeds freely. 12–36”h by 12–36”w stays quite upright all season. ***** 48”h $14.00—1 gal. pot: Í $2.00—2.5” pot $8.00—1 quart pot: G007 Prince ß—When nature turns up the G015 St. Augustine Grass ß G021 The Blues—Cultivar selected for pronounced blue color. heat, this giant grass turns up the color. Stenotaphrum secundatum Best in dry soils. 12–24”h ı The black-purple foliage gets richer as the Variegatum—Long, thin grass striped white and two shades season goes on and can be dried or left of green. Vigorously spreads to form a mat or to cascade for fabulous winter interest in the garden. from a hanging basket. Indoors, needs a sunny window. 72”h 6–9”h Í∏ $3.00—3.5” pot www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 53

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 and provide vertical, mounding garden Grasses accents. Native grasses have their seed source identified and are marked with the native symbol ˜ Perennial Grasses and Sedges Key G022 Bottlebrush Grass Hystrix patula ß Maiden Grass Miscanthus sinensis G048B Sedge, Gray’s Carex grayi Í Full sun Clump-forming grass with tall spikes that look like Clump-forming grass from Asia with prominent feath- Large showy seed heads like spiked medieval clubs. ∏ bottlebrushes. A must for forest restorations and ery flower heads. Í Originally found in moist shade, but will grow in many Part sun/part shade Ó Shade shady perennial gardens. Excellent for texture. Seed $1.50—2.5” pot: locations. Clump-forming. Seed from Wisconsin. Í∏Ó ˜ Í∏ ˜ from St. Croix County, Wis. 36”h G038 Flame Grass, M. sinensis purpurescens ß—Wider 24–30”h $2.50—2.5” pot $1.50—2.5” pot Ω gray-green foliage turns brilliant red-orange in G049 Sedge, Ice Dance Carex morrowii Good for bees fall. Narrow silvery plumes in mid-summer. ***** ı G023 Dropseed, Giant Sporobolus wrightii White edges on arching green leaves. Vigorous. Bird food source 36–48”h ∫ Stunning branched, feathery seedheads; the flower Clump-forming. 12”h Í∏ $3.00—2.5” pot Butterfly-friendly stems are up to 7’ tall! Arching, 36–48” leaves. $9.00—4.5” pot: ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Vigorous, clumping, drought-tolerant once established. G039 Gold Bar—A show-stopper with dramatic hori- G050 Sedge, Pennsylvania A great “see-through” plant. 36–84”h Í∏ zontal gold striping from top to bottom of each Carex pensylvanica ç Attractive foliage $8.00—1 quart pot blade. Very late in the season, burgundy inflores- Good for everywhere from prairies to woodlands to Ç Culinary cences appear just above the blades. Great for use raingardens. Even good in dry shade, and needs no G024 Dropseed, Northern ´ Edible flowers in pots and in small urban gardens. Needs winter mowing. Grows well under oaks and with ephemeral ˝ Sporobolus heterolepsis protection. 36–50”h wild flowers. Tolerates light foot traffic. Spreading. Ground cover One of nicest native grasses. Grown for its cloud-like Seed from southern St. Louis County, Minn. *****  Medicinal Maiden Grass, Giant Miscanthus giganteus panicles of pink flowers in midsummer and swirling 6–12”h Í∏Ó ˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack ˜ Minnesota native leaves in tight clumps. Seed from Polk County, Minn. An impressive, handsome giant, growing into a tight ‰ G051 Rock garden ***** 24–48”h Í∏ ˜ $1.50—2.5” pot clump in four to five years. Old canes can be used like Side-Oats Grama bamboo for garden stakes. 120–144”h by 48”w Í Bouteloua curtipendula ß † Cold-sensitive: G025 Feather Reed Grass, Korean A fine upright grass whose flowers align on one side of $2.00—2.5” pot: keep above 40°F Calamagrostis brachytricha stem. Tolerates dry soil. Prefers sun. Clump-forming. G040 Small pot ¥ Feathery mauve-pink blooms are great as a cut stem or Seed from Douglas County, Minn. 12–36”h Í∏ ˜ Toxic to humans $22.00—5 gal. pot: left to give winter interest to your garden. Can take $1.50—2.5” pot ß Saturday restock Extra-large pot some shade. Clump-forming. 36–48”h Í∏ G041 —Get a head start with this G052 Hierochloe odorata $2.00—2.5” pot already-giant specimen. Sweet Grass G042 Moor Grass, Purple Molinia caerulea Likes moist to wet soil. Sacred plant for Native Feather Reed Grass Americans. Used in basket-weaving and braided into About those Var ieg ata Calamagrostis x acutiflora —Mop of cream and green striped leaves incense. Aggressive spreader; not for flower borders. stars… with purple-tinged flowers on 30” stalks all autumn. Showy, feathery plumes with wheat-colored seed heads Seed from Taylor County, Wis. 12–24”h Í∏ ˜ Throughout, you will Slow-growing. Moist neutral to acidic soil. ***** in fall and winter. Clump-forming. Í $1.50—2.5” pot notice plants that are 12–20”h Í $6.00—4.5” pot $3.00—3.5” pot: Switch Grass Panicum virgatum marked with five stars ß (★★★★★). These plants G026 Art’s Golden—Variegated green and yellow. G043 Northern Sea Oats Delicate feathery seed heads. Prefers light soil. Clump- have been awarded five ***** 48–60”h Chasmanthium latifolium forming. Í stars by Heger and G027 Avalanche ß—Variegated with a wide white Graceful arching form. Persistent hanging blooms are $1.50—2.5” pot: Whitman in the 2011 stripe in the center of each blade. Golden seed shaped like fish. Loosely tufted spreader. 36–60”h G053 Wild, seed from Polk County, Minn.—Delicate edition of Growing heads. ***** 48–60”h Í∏Ó $1.50—2.5” pot feathery seed heads. Prefers light soil. 36–60”h ˜ Perennials in Cold Climates G028 Karl Foerster ß—Great for use as a grass hedge. ß as one of the very best Blooms earlier than most tall grasses. The 2001 G044 Oat Grass, Blue $2.00—2.5” pot: ß plants available on the Perennial Plant of the Year. ***** 48–60”h Helictotrichon sempervirens G054 Shenandoah —Most compact and controlled cultivar. Very hardy. Red by mid-summer. 36”h market. $6.00—4.5” pot: Sapphire—Silver-blue tussocks with gracefully arching Í∏ G029 El Dorado—Gold-centered, variegated leaves. plumes. ***** 24”h $3.00—3.5” pot $6.00—1 quart pot: ß ***** 48”h Rush, Corkscrew Juncus G055 Prairie Fire —The spring foliage emerges blue- green but the tips quickly develop their hallmark Fescue, Dwarf Blue Festuca ovina glauca Aptly named curly green foliage. Likes to be kept moist, wine-red coloration. Later, as flowering starts, the Soft tufts provide contrast in the perennial border. Also either in a container or planted in the garden, but any- leaves bend and curl, creating the image of red for edging or ground cover. Good drainage. Clump- thing from putting its pot in a dish of water, to keeping ribbons with rosy panicles above. Cultivar. forming. Í its crown 1–6” under water, to just watering it well 48–60”h seems to work. It did well in our State Fair garden, $1.50—2.5” pot: which is very well-drained. Cut back the old stems in $9.00—4.5” pot: ß G030 Dwarf Blue Fescue —10–16”h late winter so you can see the fresh green corkscrews in G056 Ruby Ribbons—Blue-gray spring foliage matures $3.00—3.5” pot: spring. Fantastic in flower arrangements. Í∏ to deep red with 48” flower spikes. Cultivar. 24–48”h G031 Elijah Blue ß—Considered the best blue fescue. $2.50—2.5” pot: Maintains good color during summer. 10”h G045 Blue Medusa, J. inflexus ß—Dusty blue-green Tufted Hair Grass Deschampsia caespitosa Fountain Grass Pennisetum alopecuroides foliage. Two-foot wide clumps resemble a dish of Narrow blades with nice mounding habit. Beige and blue spaghetti. 15”h chartreuse mops of flowers ripen to airy seed heads. A garden favorite. Clump-forming. Í∏ $3.00—3.5” pot: Prefers part shade in moist soils. Clump-forming. ***** $1.50—2.5” pot: Í∏ G046 Spiralis, J. effusus—Chartreuse in spring. G032 Fountain Grass ß—Graceful, arching foliage in Midwestern source. 12–18”h ˜ $1.50—2.5” pot: silver-purple. Bristly fruit heads. 40–60”h ß G047 Rush, Path Juncus tenuis ß G057 Tufted Hair Grass —Green arching blades. $8.00—1 quart pot: Unknown seed source. 12”h ˜ Watch for G033 Hameln—Early flowering dwarf fountain grass Very vigorous bright green tubular blades in dense $4.00—2.5” pot: with copper-tan seedheads. Yellow fall color. clumps. Grows anywhere including compacted soil, G058 Northern Lights ß—Creamy white striped the birdie! 24–36”h and will spread to form a ground cover. Seed from Winona County, Minn. 6–14”h Í∏ ˝˜ leaves with a blush of pink on new growth. G034 Indian Grass Sorghastrum nutans $3.00—3.5” pot Foliage turns golden with coral tips in the fall. Good grass for gardens. Silky seedheads are shades of ◊ Striking when combined with ferns and hostas. G048A Sedge, Broadleaf Cultivar. 36”h gold and brown. Tolerates dry soil. Clump-forming. Carex siderosticha Seed from Polk County, Minn. ***** 36–72”h Í∏ ı˜ Banana Boat—These wide-bladed grasses brighten up G059 Woodrush, Greater Luzula sylvatica ı $1.50—2.5” pot part shade with their bright variegation. Inch-wide Auslese—Soft, evergreen tufts are endearing. Thrives Japanese Forest Grass Hakonechloa macra leaves are yellow with thin green edges and scattered in moist shade. Useful under trees. Forms lush Í∏Ó Ω Best color in part shade. Clump-former with an attrac- green stripes. Resembles a mini lance-leaved hosta and mounds. ***** 12”h $6.00—4.5” pot tive draping effect. Looks great in groups. ∏Ó looks great planted with hostas. From the mountain Plants marked ∏Ó $8.00—4” pot: forests of Japan, China and Korea.6–12”h with the bird icon $7.00—2.5” pot G035 All Gold ß—The bright golden color of this are best for arching grass is almost metallic and takes on a providing food to luminous quality in any shady border. Great when combined with dark-leaved neighbors. Quick to birds in spring establish and wonderfully vigorous. 8–12”h Thanks • Cub when other foods $9.00—4.5” pot: are in low supply. G036 Aureola ß—Weeping gold blades streaked with • Lunds green that turn intense pink in fall. 12”h to all the grocery stores G037 June Grass Koeleria macrantha ß that allow the Friends • Mississippi Market Clump-forming grass, most commonly found growing in dry sandy soils. Low-grower suitable for edging School Plant Sale to reuse native restoration plantings. Seed from Polk County, • Rainbow Minn. 12–24”h Í∏ ˜ $1.50—2.5” pot their strawberry flats so our shoppers have boxes • Trader Joes to carry their plants in! • Whole Foods 54 Friends School Plant Sale • May 11–13, 2012 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Index by Common Name A C Elm, Miniature, Ulmus, 6 Iris, Iris, 6, 17, 50 O Sesame, Black, Sesamum, 10 Abelia, Fragrant, Abelia, 44 Cabbage Palm, New Zealand, Epazote, Chenopodium, 8 Ironweed, Vernonia, 50 Oat Grass, Blue, Helictotrichon, 53 Seven Son Tree, Heptacodium, 47 Aeonium, Aeonium, 31 Cordyline, 33 Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus, 8, 35 Ivy, Boston, Parthenocissus, 30 Obedient Plant, Physostegia, 51 Shallots, Allium, 24 African Milk Bush, Synadenium, 7 Cabbage, Brassica, 23, 33 F Ivy, English, Hedera, 36 Okra, Abelmoschus, 24 Shamrock, Oxalis, 39 Ageratum, , 32 Cactus, , 31 Ivy, German, Senecio, 36 Onion, 6, 18, 24, 51 Shiso, Perilla, 10 Ageratum Echinopsis Fairy Bells, Disporum, 6 Allium, Almond, All-in-One, , 6 Cactus, , 7 Orach, , 24 Shooting Star, Dodecatheon, 21 Prunus Escobaria Fairy Foxglove, Erinus, 14 J Atriplex Aloe, , 8, 31 Cactus, , 31 Orchid, Lady’s Slipper, Side-Oats Grama, Bouteloua, 53 Aloe Gymnocalycium Falling Stars, Crocosmia, 35 Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Arisaema, 50 Cypripedium, Alpine Azalea, , 6 Cactus, , 31 6 Silky Thread Grass, Stipa, 53 Loiseleuria Mammilaria Farewell to Spring, Clarkia, 35 Jacob’s Ladder, Polemonium, 17, 50 Alum Root, , 48 Cactus, Rope, , 7 Oregano, , 9, 18 Silver Dollar Vine, Xerosicyos, 40 Heuchera Unknown Feather Reed Grass, Calamagrostis, 53 Jade Tree, Crassula, 31 Origanum Alyssum, Perennial, , 11 Cactus, Smooth, , 31 Oregano, Cuban, , 9 Silver Nickel Vine, Dichondra, 39 Alyssum Unknown Fennel, Foeniculum, 8 Jamaican Forget-Me-Nots, Browallia, Plectranthus Alyssum, Sweet, , 32 Caladium, , 33 Oregano, Mexican, , 9 Silver Sticks, Calocephalus, 31 Lobularia Caladium Fern, Boston, Nephrolepis, 40 36 Poliomintha Amaranth, , 23, 32 Calendula, , 33 Oyster Plant, , 37 Sky Vine, Thunbergia, 27 Amaranthus Calendula Fern, Bulblet Cystopteris, 49 Japanese Blood Grass, Imperata, 52 Tradescantia Andromeda, , 44 Calla, , 7 Smokebush, Cotinus, 47 Pieris Zantedeschia Fern, Cinnamon, Interrupted, Japanese Forest Grass, Hakonechloa, Anemone, , 11 Camas, , 12 P Snake Plant, Sansevieria, 31 Anemone Camassia Purple Royal, Osmunda, 49 53 Angel Mist, , 32 Campion, , 12 Pachysandra, Pachysandra, 18 Snapdragon, Antirrhinum, 39 Angelonia Silene Fern, Japanese Beech, Thelypteris, 14 Jasmine, Brazilian, Mandevilla, 36 Angel’s Trumpet, , 32 Canary Bird Vine, 27 Painted Tongue, Salpiglossis, 38 Snapdragon, Moroccan, Linaria, 39 Datura Tropaeolum, Fern, Japanese Painted, Athyrium, 14 Jewels of Opar, Talinum, 36 Angel’s Trumpet, , 31 Candy Corn Flag, 27 Palm, Umbrella, Cyperus, 22 Snapdragon, Climbing, Asarina, 27 Brugmansia Manettia, Fern, Japanese Wood, Dryopteris, 14 Jiaogulan, Gynostemma, 9 Angelica, , 11, 48 Candy Lily, , 12 Pansy, Viola, 38 Snow in Summer, Cerastium, 21 Angelica Pardancanda Fern, Lady, Athyrium, 49 Joe Pye Weed, Eupatorium, 50 Anise, , 8 Canna, , 33 Papalo, Porophyllum, 9 Snowball, Viburnum, 47 Pimpinella Canna Fern, Maidenhair, Adiantum, 49 Johnny Jump-Ups, Viola, 36 Apache Plume, , 11 Canterbury Bells, , 16 Papyrus, Cyperus, 22 Snowberry, Symphoricarpos, 47 Fallugia Campanula Fern, Rock Cap, Polypodium, 49 Joseph’s Coat, Alternanthera, 36 Apple, , 41 Caraway, , 8 Parsley, Petroselinum, 10 Snowdrop, Galanthus, 21 Malus Carum Fern, Sensitive, Onoclea, 49 June Grass, Koeleria, 53 Apricot, , 41 Cardamom, , 22 Parsley, Turnip-Rooted, Petroselinum, Solomon’s Seal, Polygonatum, 21, 51, Prunus Elettaria Fern, True Ostrich, Matteuccia, 49 Juniper, Juniperus, 45 Arborvitae, , 44 Cardinal Bush, , 44 24 52 Thuja Weigela Fern, Wood, Dryopteris, 49 Jupiter’s Beard, Centranthus, 17 Arrowhead, , 22 Cardinal Flower, , 49 Partridgeberry, Mitchella, 51 Solomon’s Seal, Starry, Smilacina, 52 Sagittaria Lobelia Fescue, Festuca, 53 Artichoke, , 32 Cardoon, , 33 Pasque Flower, Pulsatilla, 18 Sorrel, French, Rumex, 10 Cynara Cynara Fiber Optic Grass, Isolepsis, 52 K Artillery Plant, , 32 Caribbean Copper Plant, , Pasque Flower, Anemone, 51 Speedwell, Veronica, 21, 22 Pilea Euphorbia Fig, Hardy, Ficus, 41 Kale, Brassica, 23 Arugula, 23 33 Passion Flower, Passiflora, 27 Spider Lily, Hymenocallis, 7 Eruca, Fir, Abies, 45 Kinnikinnick, Arctostaphyllos, 50 Ashwaganda, , 8 Cassia, Popcorn, , 33 Patchouli, Pogostemon, 10 Spiderflower, Cleome, 39 Withania Cassia Fire Pink, Silene, 49 Kiss-Me-Over-the-Garden-Gate, Asparagus, , 23, 27 Castor Bean, , 34 Peach, Prunus, 42 Spike Moss, Selaginella,39 Asparagus Ricinus Firecracker Vine, Mina, 27 Polygonum, 36 Aster, , 11, 32, 48 Catchfly, , 12, 49 Peanuts, Arachis, 24 Spikenard, Aralia, 9, 22 Aster Silene Firethorn, Solanum, 35 Kiwi, Hardy, Actinidia, 41 Aster, Stokes’, , 11 Catmint, , 12, 13 Pear, Pyrus, 42 Spikes, Dracaena, 39 Stokesia Nepeta Flamboyant Tree, Delonix, 7 Kohlrabi, Brassica, 23 Astilbe, , 11 Catnip, , 8 Pearly Everlasting, Anaphalis, 51 Spiny Star, Coryphantha, 22 Astilbe Nepeta Flame Flower, Celosia, 35 Avens, , 11 Cattail, , 22 L Pencil Tree, Euphorbia, 31 Spirea, Blue, Caryopteris, 47 Geum Typha Flamingo Flower, Celosia, 35 Azalea, , 44 Cauliflower, 23 Laceshrub, Stephanandra, 45 Pentas, Pentas, 38 Spirea, Japanese, Spiraea, 47 Rhododendron Brassica, Flax, Linum, 15, 35 Celeriac, 23 Lady’s Mantle, Alchemilla, 17 Peony, Paeonia, 6, 7, 18, 20 Spruce, Picea, 47 Apium, Fleeceflower, Persicaria, 15 B Celery, , 8, 23 Lady’s Tresses, Spiranthes, 17 Pepper, Capsicum, 24, 25, 38 Spurge, Euphorbia, 22, 39 Apium Flowering Maple, Abutilon, 35 Baby Blue Eyes, Nemophila, 32 Cereus, Monstrose, , 31 Lamb’s Ear, Stachys, 18 Perilla, Perilla, 38 Squill, Silver, Ledebouria, 31 Cereus Foamflower, Tiarella, 15 Baby Jump Up, Mecardonia, 32 Chameleon Plant, , 13 Lamium, Lamium, 18 Periwinkle, Vinca, 20 Squill, Scilla, 22 Houttuynia Foamy Bells, Heucherella, 15 Baby’s Breath, Gypsophila, 11 Chamois Cress, , 13 Land Seaweed, Salsola, 9 Persian Shield, Strobilanthes, 38 St. Augustine Grass, Stenotaphrum, Hutchinsia Forget-Me-Nots, Myosotis, 15 Bachelor’s Buttons, Centaurea, 11, 32 Chamomile, Chamaemelum, 8 Lantana, Lantana, 36 Petunia, Petunia, 38, 40 52 Bacopa, Sutera, 32 Forget-Me-Nots, Alpine, Eritrichium, Larch, Larix, 45, 46 Petunia, Wild, Ruellia, 51 Star of Lundi, Pachypodium, 7 Chard, Beta, 23 35 Balloon Flower, Platycodon, 11 Cherry, Black, , 41, 44 Larkspur, Delphinium, 36, 50 Phlox, Phlox, 20, 51 Stevia, Stevia, 10 Prunus Forsythia, Forsythia, 45 Bamboo, Rufa, Fargesia, 6 Chervil, Black, , 13 Lavender, Lavandula, 9 Pickerel Rush, Pontederia, 22 Stocks, Matthiola, 39 Anthriscus Forsythia, Pink, Abeliophyllum, 45 Banana, Abyssian, Ensete, 31 Chilean Bell Flower, , 34 Lavender Cotton, Santolina, 36 Pigsqueak, Bergenia, 20 Stonecrop, Sedum, 21, 31 Nolana Fountain Grass, Pennisetum, 52, 53 Baneberry, Actaea, 48 Chinese Lanterns, , 13 Lawyer’s Tongue, Gasteria, 31 Pincushion Flower, Scabiosa, 20 Stork’s Bill, Yellow, Erodium, 22 Physalis Four O’Clocks, Mirabilis, 35 Barrenwort, Epimedium, 11 Chinese Red Noodle Bean, 27 Leadplant, Amorpha, 50 Pine, Japanese Umbrella, Strawberry, Fragaria, 40, 42 Vigna, Foxglove, Digitalis, 15 Basil, Ocimum, 8 Chives, , 8 Leatherwood, Dirca, 6 Sciadopitys, 7 Sumac, Fragrant, Rhus, 47 Allium Franklin Tree, Franklinia, 6 Basket Grass, Oplismenus, 52 Chocolate Flower, Berlandiera, 13 Leeks, Allium, 9, 23 Pine, Pinus, 46 Sun Daisy, Osteospermum, 39 Bat Face, Cuphea, 32 Fremont’s Leather Flower, Clematis, Lemon Balm, Melissa, 9 Pink Mulla Mulla, Ptilotus, 38 Sunchoke, Helianthus, 24 Chocolate Vine, Akebia, 27 6 Bay Laurel, Laurus, 8 Chokeberry, , 44 Lemon Bush, Corymbia, 9 Pink Pokers, Limonium, 38 Sundrops, Oenothera, 22 Aronia Fuchsia, Fuchsia, 35, 40 Bayberry, Myrica, 44 Chokecherry, , 44 Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon, 9 Pinks, Dianthus, 7, 20, 38 Sunflower, Downy, Helianthus, 22 Prunus Fumeroot, Corydalis, 6, 15 Bear’s Breeches, Acanthus, 11 Church Steeples, Agrimonia, 8 Lettuce, Lactuca, 23 Plum, Prunus, 42 Sunflower, Early, Heliopsis, 52 Beardtongue, Penstemon, 11, 48 Cigar Flower, Cuphea, 34 G Licorice Plant, Helichrysum, 36 Pocketbook Flower, Calceolaria, 38 Sweet Almond Bush, Aloysia, 7 Bee Balm, , 11, 48 Polka Dot, , 38 Monarda Cilantro, Coriandrum, 8 Gas Plant, Dictamnus, 15 Ligularia, Ligularia, 18 Hypoestes Sweet Flag, Acorus, 52 Begonia, , 32, 40 Pomegranate, , 7 Begonia Cineraria, Pericallis, 34 Gaura, Gaura, 35 Lilac, Syringa, 46 Punica Sweet Grass, Hierochloe, 53 Bell Vine, Purple, , 27 Popcorn, Strawberry, 24 Rhodochiton Cinquefoil, Potentilla, 49 Gazania, Gazania, 35 Lily of the Valley, Convallaria, 18 Zea, Sweet Pea, Lathyrus, 30 Bellflower, , 11, 48 Poppy, , 20, 38 Campanula Citrus, Citrus, 7 Gentian, Gentiana, 15, 49 Lily, Lilium, 6, 19, 50 Papaver Sweet Potato, Ipomoea, 24 Bellflower, Rock, , 11 Poppy, Blue, , 20 Symphyandra Clematis, Clematis, 6, 13, 30 Geranium, Pelargonium, 9, 35, 36, 40 Lion’s Ears, Leonotis, 36 Meconopsis Sweet Potato Vine, Ipomoea, 39 Bells of Ireland, , 32 Poppy, California, , 38 Moluccella Clover, Trifolium, 13 Geranium, Wild, Geranium, 49 Lisianthus, Eustoma, 36, 37 Eschscholzia Sweet William, Dianthus, 22 Bergamot, , 48 Poppy, Wood, , 51 Monarda Cockscomb, Celosia, 34 Ginger, Asarum, 7, 15, 49 Living Baseball, Euphorbia, 31 Stylophorum Sweet Woodruff, Galium, 22 Betony, Big, , 11 Porcelain Berry, 30 Stachys Coffee, Coffea, 8 Ginger, Variegated Shell, Alpinia, 31 Living Stones, Lithops, 31 Ampelopsis, Sweetgum, Liquidambar, 47 Birch, , 44 Potato, , 24 Betula Cohosh, Actaea, 13 Ginkgo, Ginkgo, 45 Lobelia, Lobelia, 37, 40, 50 Solanum Sweetshrub, Calycanthus, 47 Bird’s Eyes, , 32 Prairie Smoke, , 51 Gilia Coleus, Solenostemon, 33, 40 Gladiolus, Abyssinian, Gladiolus, 36 Locust, Black, Robinia, 46 Geum Switch Grass, Panicum, 53 Birdsfoot Trefoil, Lotus, 12 Prairie Snowball, Abronia, 20 Collards, Brassica, 23 Globe Amaranth, Gomphrena, 36 Loquat, Eriobotrya, 7 T Bishop’s Cap, Mitella, 48 Columbine, , 13, 49 Lord Anson’s Pea, Lathyrus, 37 Prickly Pear, Opuntia, 31, 51 Aquilegia Globe Flower, Trollius, 15 Tamarack, Larix, 47 Bitter Melon, Momordica, 23 Comfrey, , 8 Lovage, Levisticum, 9 Primrose, Primula, 20 Symphytum Globe Thistle, Echinops, 15 Tarragon, French, Artemisia, 10 Bitter Root, Lewisia, 12 Compass Plant, , 49 Love Lies Bleeding, Amaranthus, 37 Princess Flower, Tibouchina, 31 Silphium Gloxinia, Creeping, Lophospermum, 36 Tarragon, Mexican, Tagetes, 10 Bittersweet, Celastrus, 27 Coneflower, , 13, 49 Love-in-a-Mist, Nigella, 37 Prophet Flower, Arnebia, 38 Echinacea Goatsbeard, Aruncus, 15 Texas Bluebonnet, Lupinus, 39 Black Tupelo, Nyssa, 44 Coneflower, , 49 Love-in-a-Puff, Cardiospermum, 27 Pumpkin on a Stick, Solanum, 24 Rudbeckia Goji Berry, Lycium, 41 Thyme, Thymus, 10, 22 Black Varnish, Pseuderanthemum, 32 Coneflower, Yellow, , 49 Lungwort, Pulmonaria, 18 Purple Beautyberry, Callicarpa, 46 Ratibida Golden Chain Tree, Laburnum, 45 Toad Lily, Tricyrtis, 22 Black-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia, 12, 32, Copperleaf, , 34 Lupine, Lupinus, 18, 37, 50 Purple Prairie Clover, Dalea, 51 Acalypha Golden Lace, Patrinia, 15 Tobacco, Flowering, Nicotiana, 39, 40 48 Coral Bells, , 13 Pussytoes, Antennaria, 51 Heuchera Golden Pheasant Eye, Leycesteria, 36 M Tomatillo, Physalis, 24 Black-Eyed Susan Vine, Thunbergia, Coreopsis, , 13, 34, 49 Puya, Puya, 7 Coreopsis Goldenrod, Solidago, 15, 50 Magnolia, Magnolia, 46 Tomato, Lycopersicon, 25, 26, 40 27, 40 Coriander, Vietnamese, , 8 Persicaria Goldenseal, Hydrastis, 9 Maiden Grass, Miscanthus, 52, 53 Q Tong Ho, Chrysanthemum, 10 Blackberry, Rubus, 41 Cosmos, , 34 Cosmos Goldfish Plant, Hypocyrta, 36 Malabar Spinach, Basella, 24 Queen Anne’s Thistle, Gilia, 38 Toothache Plant, Acmella, 40 Blackberry Lily, Iris, 12 Cotton, , 34 Gossypium Gooseberry, Ribes, 41 Malagasy Fire Bush, Uncarina, 7 Queen of the Prairie, Filipendula, 51 Torch of Texas, Ipomopsis, 40 Blackhaw, Viburnum, 41 Crabapple, Tea, , 44 Malus Gooseneck, Purple, Lysimachia, 15 Mallow, Annual, Malope, 37 Trillium, Trillium, 7, 22, 52 Blanket Flower, Gaillardia, 12 Cranberry, Highbush, , 44 R Viburnum Grape, Vitis, 41 Maltese Cross, Lychnis, 18 Trout Lily, Erythronium, 52 Blazing Star, Liatris, 12, 48 Cranesbill, , 13 Radicchio, Cichorium, 24 Geranium Green and Gold, Chrysogonum, 15 Mandevilla, Mandevilla, 31 Troy’s Gold, Plectranthus, 40 Bleeding Heart, Dicentra, 12 Crassula, , 31 Rain Garden, 49 Crassula Green Dragon, Little, Pinellia, 6 Maple, Acer, 46 Trumpet Creeper, Campsis, 30 Bleeding Heart, Climbing, Adlumia, Creeping Hollygrape, , 13 Ramps, Allium, 24 Mahonia Ground Cherry, Physalis, 23 Marigold, Tagetes, 37 Trumpet Flower, Scarlet, Ipomopsis, 27 Raspberry, Rubus, 42 Cuke-nuts, Melothria, 23 Groundnut, Apios, 23 Marjoram, Origanum, 9 22 Bleeding Heart, Yellow, Culantro, , 8 Ratstripper, Paxistima, 20 Eryngium Marsh Marigold, Caltha, 50 Tufted Hair Grass, Deschampsia, 53 Pseudofumaria, 12 Culver’s Root, , 13, 49 H Rattlesnake Master, Eryngium, 51 Veronicastrum Marshmallow, Althaea, 9 Tunic Flower, Petrorhagia, 22 Bleeding Heart Vine, Clerodendrum, Cumin, , 8 Hardy Gloxinia, Incarvillea, 6 Red Hot Poker, Kniphofia, 20 Cuminum Masterwort, Astrantia, 18 Turtlehead, Chelone, 22, 52 27 Cup and Saucer Vine, 27 Harebells, Campanula, 50 Redbud, Cercis, 46 Cobaea, Meadow Rue, Thalictrum, 18, 50 Twin Leaf, Jeffersonia, 52 Bleeding Heart Vine, Yellow, Cup Flower, Nierembergia, 34 Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick, Rex Begonia Vine, Cissus, 27 Dicentra, 27 Corylus, 45 Merrybells, Uvularia, 50 Tw i n s p u r, Diascia, 40 Cup Plant, Silphium, 49 Mesclun, mixed species, 24 Rhododendron, Rhododendron, 46, 47 Bloodleaf, Iresine, 32 Hawaiian Ti, Cordyline, 31 Rhubarb, , 7, 24 Cupid’s Dart, Catananche, 13 Mexican Hat, Ratibida, 50 Rheum U Bloodroot, Sanguinaria, 6, 48 Hazelnut, American, Corylus, 41 Rock Cress, , 20 Currant, Ribes, 41 Mexican Heather, Cuphea, 37 Arabis Umbrella Leaf, Diphylleia, 7 Blue Bean, Decaisnea, 6 Curry Plant, Helichrysum, 8 Heather, Summer, Calluna, 15 Rock Rose, Helianthemum, 20 Blue Beech, Carpinus, 44 Helen’s Flower, Helenium, 15, 36, 50 Milkweed, Blue-Flowered, Tweedia, V Cypress, Bald, Taxodium, 44 37 Rockfoil, Saxifraga, 20 Blue Grama Grass, Bouteloua, 52 Heliotrope, Heliotropium, 36 Rodger’s Flower, , 20 Vanilla Grass, Anthoxanthum, 10 Cypress, False, Chamaecyparis, 44 Milkweed, Asclepias, 51 Rodgersia Blue Joint Grass, Calamagrostis, 52 Hellebore, Helleborus, 6, 15 Rose Mallow, , 20 Verbena, Verbena, 40 Cypress, Russian, Microbiota, 44 Millet, Pennisetum, 52 Hibiscus Blue Shrimp Plant, Cerinthe, 32 Hemlock, Dwarf, Tsuga, 45 Rose of Sharon, , 47 Verbena, Lemon, Aloysia, 10 Million Bells, Calibrachoa, 37 Hibiscus Blue-Eyed Grass, Sisyrinchium, 48 D Hen and Chicks, Sempervivum, 15 Rose Pincushion, , 31 Ver vain, Verbena, 52 Mint, Mentha, 9 Mammillaria Bluebells, Virginia, Mertensia, 48 Dahlia, Dahlia, 34 Hen and Chicks, Chinese, Rose, , 43 Viburnum, Viburnum, 47 Mint, Lemon, Monarda, 9 Rosa Blueberry, Vaccinium, 41 Daisy, Blue, Kalimeris, 14 Orostachys, 17 Rosemary, , 10 Vietnamese Balm, Elsholtzia, 10 Mint, Mountain, Pycnanthemum, 51 Rosmarinus Bluestar, Amsonia, 12 Daisy, Blue-Eyed, Arctotis, 34 Hen and Chicks, Mini, Jovibarba, 15 Royal Paint Brush, , 7 Vinca, Catharanthus, 40 Mistflower, Eupatorium, 18 Haemanthus Bluestem, Big, Andropogon, 52 Daisy, Dahlberg, Thymophylla, 34 Hepatica, Hepatica, 6, 50 Ruby Grass, , 52 Vinca Vines, Vinca, 40 Moneywort, Lysimachia, 18 Melinus Bluestem, Little, Schizachyrium, 52 Daisy, Fleabane, Erigeron, 14 Heron’s Bill, Erodium, 6 Rue, , 10 Violet, Prairie, Viola, 52 Monkey Flower, Mimulus, 37, 51 Ruta Bok Choi, Brassica, 23 Daisy, Gerbera, Gerbera, 34 Hibiscus, Hibiscus, 17, 31, 36 Rue Anemone, , 51 Viper’s Bugloss, Echium, 22 Monkey Puzzle Tree, Araucaria, 7 Anemonella Boneset, Eupatorium, 48 Daisy, Shasta, Leucanthemum, 14 Hollyhock, Alcea, 17 Rush, Corkscrew, 53 Monkshood, Aconitum, 18 Juncus, W Borage, Borago, 8 Daisy, Snowland, Chrysanthemum, 34 Hollyhock, French, Malva, 17 Rush, Path, , 53 Monkshood Vine, Ampelopsis, 30 Juncus White Clintonia, Clintonia, 6 Bottlebrush Grass, Hystrix, 53 Daisy, Thread Petal, Inula, 14 Honeysuckle, Lonicera, 27 Rutabaga, Brassica, 24 Bougainvillea, Bougainvillea, 40 Daphne, February, Daphne, 44 Hops, Humulus, 27 Moon Carrot, Seseli, 18 White Gossamer, Tradescantia, 40 Bowman’s Root, Gillenia, 12 Daylily, Hemerocallis, 14 Horseradish, Armoracia, 9 Moonflower, Ipomoea, 27 S Willow, Salix, 47 Boxwood, Buxus, 44 Delphinium, Delphinium, 14 Horsetail, Equisetum, 22 Moor Grass, Molinia, 53 Sage, Salvia, 10, 20, 21, 38 Winecups, Callirhoe, 22 Broccoli, Brassica, 23 Desert Rose, Adenium, 7 Hosta, Hosta, 16 Morning Glory, Dwarf, Evolvulus, 37 Sage, Prairie, Artemisia, 51 Winterberry, Ilex, 47 Brown-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia, 48, 49 Dill, Anethum, 8 Huckleberry, Gaylussacia, 41 Moss Rose, Portulaca, 37 Sage, Russian, Perovskia, 21 Wintercreeper, Euonymus, 47 Brunnera, Brunnera, 12 Dish Garden, 31 Hummingbird Mint, Agastache, 17, Moss, Irish, Minuartia, 18 Saint John’s Wort, Hypericum, 47, 51 Wintergreen, Gaultheria, 52 Brush Cherry, Eugenia, 31 Dogwood, Cornus, 41, 44, 45 36 Mullein, Black-Rooted, Verbascum, 18 Salsify, Black, Scorzonera, 24 Wishbone Flower, Torenia, 40 Brussels Sprouts, Brassica, 23 Dragon Tree, Dracaena, 7 Hyacinth Bean, Dolichos, 27 Mum, Chrysanthemum, 18 Salvia, Salvia, 38, 39 Wisteria, Wisteria, 30 Bugleweed, Ajuga, 12 Dragonhead, Dracocephalum, 14 Hyacinth, Water, Eichornia, 22 Mustard Greens, Brassica, 24 Salvia, Giant, Brilliantasia, 39 Woodrush, Greater, Luzula, 53 Bugloss, Anchusa, 12 Dropseed, Sporobolus, 53 Hydrangea, Hydrangea, 30, 45 N Sandwort, Arenaria, 21 Y Sapphire Flower, , 39 Bunchberry, Cornus, 49 Dusty Miller, Senecio, 34 Hyssop, Agastache, 50 Nasturtium, Tropaeolum, 37 Browallia Yabumyoga, Pollia, 7 Sarsaparilla, Wild, , 51 Bunny Tails, Lagurus, 52 Dutchman’s Pipe, Aristolochia, 27 Hyssop, Pink, Hyssopus, 9 Nemesia, Nemesia, 37 Aralia Yarrow, Achillea, 52 Savory, , 10 Burnet, Sanguisorba, 12 Nettles, Urtica, 9 Satureja Yellow Archangel, Lamiastrum, 22 E I Saxifrage, Maple-Leaved, , Bush Clover, Lespedeza, 12 New Jersey Tea, Ceanothus, 51 Mukdenia Yerba Buena, Clinopodium, 10 Echeveria, Echeveria, 31 Ice Plant, Delosperma, 17 21 Buttercup, Ranunculus, 12 New Zealand Brass Buttons, Yew, Taxus, 47 Eggplant, Solanum, 23 Impatiens, Impatiens, 35, 40 Scallions, , 24 Butterfly Bush, Buddleia, 32 Leptinella, 18 Allium Yucca, Yucca, 22 Elderberry, Sambucus, 45 Indian Grass, Sorghastrum, 53 Scarlet Mallow, , 39 Butterfly Flower, Asclepias, 33 Ninebark, Physocarpus, 46 Pentapetes Elephant Ears, Alocasia, 31 Indian Paintbrush, Castilleja, 50 Sea Holly, , 21 Butterfly Garden, 49 Northern Sea Oats, Chasmanthium, 53 Eryngium Z Butterfly Weed, Asclepias, 49 Elephant Ears, Colocasia, 31 Indigo, Baptisia, 17, 50 Sea Thrift, Armeria, 21 Zebra Plant, Haworthia, 31 Button Bush, Cephalanthus, 44 Elephant’s Foot, Discorea, 7 Indigo, Dwarf, Amorpha, 50 Sedge, Carex, 52, 53 Zinnia, Zinnia, 40 Indigo, Yellow, Thermopsis, 17 Sensitive Plant, Mimosa, 39 Zinnia, Creeping, Sanvitalia, 40 Serviceberry, Amelanchier, 42 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 10–12, 2013 • Friends School Plant Sale 55 Index by Latin Name A Browallia, Sapphire Flower, 39 Dirca, Leatherwood, 6 I O Scabiosa, Pincushion Flower, 20 Abelia, Abelia, 44 Brugmansia, Angel’s Trumpet, 31 Disporum, Fairy Bells, 7 Ilex, Winterberry, 47 Ocimum, Basil, 8 Schizachyrium, Bluestem, Little, 52 Abeliophyllum, Forsythia, Pink, 45 Brunnera, Brunnera, 12 Dodecatheon, Shooting Star, 21 Impatiens, Impatiens, 35, 40 Oenothera, Sundrops, 22 Sciadopitys, Pine, Japanese Abelmoschus, Okra, 24 Buddleia, Butterfly Bush, 32 Dolichos, Hyacinth Bean, 27 Imperata, Japanese Blood Grass, 52 Onoclea, Fern, Sensitive, 49 Umbrella, 7 Abies, Fir, 45 Buxus, Boxwood, 44 Dracaena, Dragon Tree, 7 Incarvillea, Hardy Gloxinia, 6 Oplismenus, Basket Grass, 52 Scilla, Squill, 22 Abronia, Prairie Snowball, 20 C Dracaena, Spikes, 39 Inula, Daisy, Thread Petal, 14 Opuntia, Prickly Pear, 31, 51 Scorzonera, Salsify, Black, 24 Flowering Maple, 35 Dracocephalum, Dragonhead, 14 Moonflower, 27 Marjoram, 9 Sedum, Stonecrop, 21, 31 Abutilon, Caladium, Caladium, 33 Ipomoea, Origanum, Copperleaf, 34 Dryopteris, Fern, 14, 49 Sweet Potato, 25 Oregano, 9, 18 Selaginella, Spike Moss, 39 Acalypha, Calamagrostis, Blue Joint Grass, 52 Ipomoea, Origanum, Bear’s Breeches, 11 Sweet Potato Vine, 39 Hen and Chicks, Sempervivum, Hen and Chicks, 15 Acanthus, Calamagrostis, Feather Reed Grass, E Ipomoea, Orostachys, Maple, 46 Torch of Texas, 40 Chinese, 17 Senecio, Dusty Miller, 34 Acer, 53 Echeveria, Echeveria, 31 Ipomopsis, Yarrow, 52 Trumpet Flower, 22 Fern, Cinnamon, 49 Senecio, Ivy, German, 36 Achillea, Calceolaria, Pocketbook Flower, 38 Echinacea, Coneflower, 13, 49 Ipomopsis, Osmunda, Toothache Plant, 40 Bloodleaf, 32 Sun Daisy, 39 Sesamum, Sesame, Black, 10 Acmella, Calendula, Calendula, 33 Echinops, Globe Thistle, 15 Iresine, Osteospermum, Monkshood, 18 Blackberry Lily, 12 Shamrock, 39 Seseli, Moon Carrot, 18 Aconitum, Calibrachoa, Million Bells, 37 Echinopsis, Cactus, 31 Iris, Oxalis, Sweet Flag, 52 Iris, 6, 17, 50 Silene, Campion, 12 Acorus, Callicarpa, Purple Beautyberry, 46 Echium, Viper’s Bugloss, 22 Iris, Baneberry, 48 Fiber Optic Grass, 52 P Silene, Catchfly, 12, 49 Actaea, Callirhoe, Winecups, 22 Eichornia, Hyacinth, Water, 22 Isolepsis, Cohosh, 13 Pachypodium, Star of Lundi, 7 Silene, Fire Pink, 49 Actaea, Calluna, Heather, Summer, 15 Elettaria, Cardamom, 22 Kiwi, Hardy, 41 J Pachysandra, Pachysandra, 18 Silphium, Compass Plant, 49 Actinidia, Calocephalus, Silver Sticks, 31 Elsholtzia, Vietnamese Balm, 9 Desert Rose, 7 Jeffersonia, Twin Leaf, 52 Paeonia, Peony, 6, 7, 18, 20 Silphium, Cup Plant, 49 Adenium, Caltha, Marsh Marigold, 50 Ensete, Banana, Abyssian, 31 Fern, Maidenhair, 49 Jovibarba, Hen and Chicks, Mini, 15 Panicum, Switch Grass, 53 Sisyrinchium, Blue-Eyed Grass, 48 Adiantum, Calycanthus, Sweetshrub, 47 Epimedium, Barrenwort, 11 Bleeding Heart, Climbing, Juncus, Rush, 53 Papaver, Poppy, 20, 38 Smilacina, Solomon’s Seal, Starry, 52 Adlumia, Camassia, Camas, 12 Equisetum, Horsetail, 22 27 Juniperus, Juniper, 45 Pardancanda, Candy Lily, 12 Solanum, Eggplant, 23 Campanula, Bellflower, 11, 48 Erigeron, Daisy, Fleabane, 14 Aeonium, 31 Parthenocissus, Ivy, Boston, 30 Solanum, Firethorn, 35 Aeonium, Campanula, Canterbury Bells, 12 Erinus, Fairy Foxglove, 14 K Hummingbird Mint, 17, Passiflora, Passion Flower, 27 Solanum, Potato, 24 Agastache, Campanula, Harebells, 50 Eriobotrya, Loquat, 7 Kalimeris, Daisy, Blue, 14 36 Patrinia, Golden Lace, 15 Solanum, Pumpkin on a Stick, 24 Campsis, Trumpet Creeper, 30 Eritrichium, Forget-Me-Nots, Alpine, Kniphofia, Red Hot Poker, 20 Hyssop, 50 Paxistima, Ratstripper, 20 Solenostemon, Coleus, 33, 40 Agastache, Canna, Canna, 33 35 Koeleria, June Grass, 53 Ageratum, 32 Pelargonium, Geranium, 9, 35, 36, 40 Solidago, Goldenrod, 15, 50 Ageratum, Capsicum, Pepper, 24, 25, 38 Erodium, Stork’s Bill, Yellow, 22 Church Steeples, 8 L Pennisetum, Fountain Grass, 52, 53 Sorghastrum, Indian Grass, 53 Agrimonia, Cardiospermum, Love-in-a-Puff, 27 Erodium, Heron’s Bill, 6 Bugleweed, 12 Laburnum, Golden Chain Tree, 45 Pennisetum, Millet, 52 Spiraea, Spirea, Japanese, 47 Ajuga, Carex, Sedge, 52, 53 Eruca, Arugula, 23 Chocolate Vine, 27 Lactuca, Lettuce, 23 Penstemon, Beardtongue, 11, 48 Spiranthes, Lady’s Tresses, 17 Akebia, Carpinus, Blue Beech, 44 Eryngium, Culantro, 8 Hollyhock, 17 Lagurus, Bunny Tails, 52 Pentapetes, Scarlet Mallow, 39 Sporobolus, Dropseed, 53 Alcea, Carum, Caraway, 8 Eryngium, Rattlesnake Master, 51 Lady’s Mantle, 17 Lamiastrum, Yellow Archangel, 22 Pentas, Pentas, 38 Stachys, Betony, Big, 11 Alchemilla, Caryopteris, Spirea, Blue, 47 Eryngium, Sea Holly, Amethyst, 21 Elephant Ears, 31 Lamium, Lamium, 18 Pericallis, Cineraria, 34 Stachys, Lamb’s Ear, 18 Alocasia, Cassia, Cassia, Popcorn, 33 Erythronium, Trout Lily, 52 Chives, 8 Lantana, Lantana, 36 Perilla, Perilla, 38 Stenotaphrum, St. Augustine Grass, Allium, Castilleja, Indian Paintbrush, 50 Eschscholzia, Poppy, California, 38 Leeks, 9, 23 Larix, Larch, 45, 46 Perilla, Shiso, 10 52 Allium, Catananche, Cupid’s Dart, 13 Escobaria, Cactus, 31 Onion, 6, 18, 24, 51 Larix, Tamarack, 47 Perovskia, Sage, Russian, 21 Stephanandra, Laceshrub, 45 Allium, Catharanthus, Vinca, 40 Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus, 7, 35 Ramps, 24 Lathyrus, Lord Anson’s Pea, 37 Persicaria, Coriander, Vietnamese, 8 Stevia, Stevia, 10 Allium, Ceanothus, New Jersey Tea, 51 Eugenia, Brush Cherry, 31 Scallions, 24 Lathyrus, Sweet Pea, 30 Persicaria, Fleeceflower, 15 Stipa, Silky Thread Grass, 52 Allium, Celastrus, Bittersweet, 27 Euonymus, Wintercreeper, 47 Shallots, 25 Laurus, Bay Laurel, 8 Petrorhagia, Tunic Flower, 22 Stokesia, Aster, Stokes’, 11 Allium, Celosia, Cockscomb, 34 Eupatorium, Boneset, 48 , Elephant Ears, 31 Lavandula, Lavender, 9 Petroselinum, Parsley, 10 Strobilanthes, Persian Shield, 38 Alocasia Celosia, Flame Flower, 35 Eupatorium, Joe Pye Weed, 50 Aloe, 8, 31 Ledebouria, Squill, Silver, 31 Petunia, Petunia, 38, 40 Stylophorum, Poppy, Wood, 51 Aloe, Centaurea, Bachelor’s Buttons, 11, Eupatorium, Mistflower, 18 Sweet Almond Bush, 7 Leonotis, Lion’s Ears, 36 Phlox, Phlox, 20, 51 Sutera, Bacopa, 32 Aloysia, 32 Euphorbia, Caribbean Copper Plant, Verbena, Lemon, 10 Leptinella, New Zealand Brass Physalis, Chinese Lanterns, 13 Symphoricarpos, Snowberry, 47 Aloysia, Centranthus, Jupiter’s Beard, 17 33 Ginger, Variegated Shell, 31 Buttons, 18 Physalis, Ground Cherry, 23 Symphyandra, Bellflower, Rock, 11 Alpinia, Cephalanthus, Button Bush, 44 Euphorbia, Living Baseball, 31 Joseph’s Coat, 36 Lespedeza, Bush Clover, 12 Physalis, Tomatillo, 25 Symphytum, Comfrey, 8 Alternanthera, Cerastium, Snow in Summer, 21 Euphorbia, Pencil Tree, 31 Marshmallow, 9 Leucanthemum, Daisy, Shasta, 14 Physocarpus, Ninebark, 46 Synadenium, African Milk Bush, 7 Althaea, Cercis, Redbud, 46 Euphorbia, Spurge, 22, 39 Alyssum, Perennial, 11 Levisticum, Lovage, 9 Physostegia, Obedient Plant, 51 Syringa, Lilac, 46 Alyssum, Cereus, Cereus, Monstrose, 31 Eustoma, Lisianthus, 36, 37 Amaranth, 23, 32 Lewisia, Bitter Root, 12 Picea, Spruce, 47 Amaranthus, Cerinthe, Blue Shrimp Plant, 32 Evolvulus, Morning Glory, Dwarf, 37 T Love Lies Bleeding, 37 Leycesteria, Golden Pheasant Eye, 36 Pieris, Andromeda, 44 Amaranthus, Chamaecyparis, Cypress, False, 44 Tagetes, Marigold, 37 Amelanchier, Serviceberry, 42 F Liatris, Blazing Star, 12, 48 Pilea, Artillery Plant, 32 Chamaemelum, Chamomile, 8 Anise, 8 Tagetes, Tarragon, Mexican, 10 Amorpha, Indigo, 50 Fallugia, Apache Plume, 11 Ligularia, Ligularia, 18 Pimpinella, Chasmanthium, Northern Sea Oats, Green Dragon, 6 Talinum, Jewels of Opar, 36 Amorpha, Leadplant, 50 Fargesia, Bamboo, Rufa, 6 Lilium, Lily, 19 Pinellia, 53 Pine, 46 Taxodium, Cypress, Bald, 44 Ampelopsis, Monkshood Vine, 30 Festuca, Fescue, Dwarf Blue, 53 Limonium, Pink Pokers, 38 Pinus, Chelone, Turtlehead, 22, 52 Balloon Flower, 11 Taxus, Yew, 47 Ampelopsis, Porcelain Berry, 30 Ficus, Fig, Hardy, 41 Linaria, Snapdragon, Baby, 39 Platycodon, Chenopodium, Epazote, 8 Oregano, Cuban, 9 Thalictrum, Meadow Rue, 18, 50 Amsonia, Bluestar, 12 Filipendula, Queen of the Prairie, 51 Linum, Flax, 15, 35 Plectranthus, Chrysanthemum, Daisy, Snowland, 34 Troy’s Gold, 40 Thelypteris, Fern, Japanese Beech, 14 Anaphalis, Pearly Everlasting, 51 Foeniculum, Fennel, 8, Liquidambar, Sweetgum, 47 Plectranthus, Chrysanthemum, Mum, 18 Patchouli, 10 Thermopsis, Indigo, Yellow, 17 Anchusa, Bugloss, 12 Forsythia, Forsythia, 45 Lithops, Living Stones, 31 Pogostemon, Chrysanthemum, Tong Ho, 10 Jacob’s Ladder, 17, 50 Thuja, Arborvitae, 44 Andropogon, Bluestem, Big, 53 Fragaria, Strawberry, 40, 42 Lobelia, Cardinal Flower, 49 Polemonium, Chrysogonum, Green and Gold, 15 Oregano, Mexican, 9 Thunbergia, Black-Eyed Susan Vine, Anemone, Anemone, 11 Franklinia, Franklin Tree, 6 Lobelia, Lobelia, 37, 40, 50 Poliomintha, Cichorium, Radicchio, 24 Yabumyoga, 7 27, 40 Anemone, Pasque Flower, 51 Fuchsia, Fuchsia, 35, 40 Lobularia, Alyssum, Sweet, 32 Pollia, Cissus, Rex Begonia Vine, 30 Solomon’s Seal, 21, 51, Thunbergia, Sky Vine, 27 Anemonella, Rue Anemone, 51 Gaillardia, Blanket Flower, 12 Loiseleuria, Alpine Azalea, 7 Polygonatum, Citrus, Citrus, 7 52 Thymophylla, Daisy, Dahlberg, 34 Anethum, Dill, 8 Galanthus, Snowdrop, 21 Lonicera, Honeysuckle, 27 Clarkia, Farewell to Spring, 35 Kiss-Me-Over-the- Thymus, Thyme, 10, 22 Angelica, Angelica, 11, 48 Galium, Sweet Woodruff, 22 Lophospermum, Gloxinia, Creeping, Polygonum, Clematis, Clematis, 6, 13, 28 Garden-Gate, 36 Tiarella, Foamflower, 15 Angelonia, Angel Mist, 32 Gasteria, Lawyer’s Tongue, 31 36 Clematis, Fremont’s Leather Flower, Fern, Rock Cap, 49 Tibouchina, Princess Flower, 31 Antennaria, Pussytoes, 51 Gaultheria, Wintergreen, 52 Lotus, Birdsfoot Trefoil, 12 Polypodium, 6 Pickerel Rush, 22 Torenia, Wishbone Flower, 40 Anthoxanthum, Vanilla Grass, 10 Gaura, Gaura, 35 Lupinus, Lupine, 18, 37, 50 Pontederia, Cleome, Spiderflower, 39 Papalo, 9 Tradescantia, Oyster Plant, 37 Anthriscus, Chervil, Black, 13 Gaylussacia, Huckleberry, 41 Lupinus, Texas Bluebonnet, 39 Porophyllum, Clerodendrum, Bleeding Heart Vine, Moss Rose, 37 Tradescantia, White Gossamer, 40 Antirrhinum, Snapdragon, 39 Gazania, Gazania, 35 Luzula, Woodrush, Greater, 53 Portulaca, 27 Cinquefoil, Woody, 49 Tricyrtis, Toad Lily, 22 Apios, Groundnut, 23 Gentiana, Gentian, 15, 49 Lychnis, Maltese Cross, 18 Potentilla, Clinopodium, Yerba Buena, 10 Primrose, 20 Trifolium, Clover, 13 Apium, Celeriac, 23 Geranium, Cranesbill, 13 Lycium, Goji Berry, 41 Primula, Clintonia, Clintonia, 6 Almond, All-in-One, 6 Trillium, Trillium, 7, 22, 52 Apium, Celery, 8, 23 Geranium, Geranium, Wild, 49 Lycopersicon, Tomato, 25, 26, 40 Prunus, Cobaea, Cup and Saucer Vine, 27 Apricot, 41 Trollius, Globe Flower, 15 Aquilegia, Columbine, 13, 49 Gerbera, Daisy, Gerbera, 34 Lysimachia, Gooseneck, Purple, 15 Prunus, Coffea, Coffee, 8 Cherry, 41, 44 Tropaeolum, Canary Bird Vine, 27 Arabis, Rock Cress, 20 Geum, Avens, 11 Lysimachia, Moneywort, 18 Prunus, Colocasia, Elephant Ears, 31 Chokecherry, 44 Tropaeolum, Nasturtium, 37 Arachis, Peanuts, 24 Geum, Prairie Smoke, 51 Prunus, Convallaria, Lily of the Valley, 18 M Peach, 42 Tsuga, Hemlock, Dwarf, 45 Aralia, Sarsaparilla, Wild, 51 Gilia, Bird’s Eyes, 32 Prunus, Cordyline, Cabbage Palm, New Magnolia, Magnolia, 46 Plum, 42 Tweedia, Milkweed, Blue-Flowered, Aralia, Spikenard, 10, 22 Gilia, Queen Anne’s Thistle, 38 Prunus, Zealand, 33 Mahonia, Creeping Hollygrape, 13 Black Varnish, 32 37 Araucaria, Monkey Puzzle Tree, 7 Gillenia, Bowman’s Root, 12 Pseuderanthemum, Cordyline, Hawaiian Ti, 31 Malope, Mallow, Annual, 37 Bleeding Heart, Typha, Cattail, 22 Arctostaphyllos, Kinnikinnick, 50 Ginkgo, Ginkgo, 45 Pseudofumaria, Coreopsis, Coreopsis, 13, 34, 49 Malus, Apple, 41 Yellow, 12 Arctotis, Daisy, Blue-Eyed, 34 Gladiolus, Gladiola, Abyssinian, 36 U Coriandrum, Cilantro, 8 Malus, Crabapple, Tea, 44 Pink Mulla Mulla, 38 Arenaria, Sandwort, 21 Gomphrena, Globe Amaranth, 36 Ptilotus, Ulmus, Elm, Miniature, 6 Cornus, Bunchberry, 49 Malva, Hollyhock, French, 17 Lungwort, 18 Arisaema, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, 50 Gossypium, Cotton, 34 Pulmonaria, Uncarina, Malagasy Fire Bush, 7 Cornus, Dogwood, 44, 45 Mammilaria, Cactus, 31 Pasque Flower, 18 Aristolochia, Dutchman’s Pipe, 27 Gymnocalycium, Cactus, 31 Pulsatilla, Urtica, Nettles, 9 Corydalis, Fumeroot, 6, 15 Mammillaria, Rose Pincushion, 31 Pomegranate, 7 Armeria, Sea Thrift, 21 Gynostemma, Jiaogulan, 9 Punica, Uvularia, Merrybells, 50 Corylus, Harry Lauder’s Walking Mandevilla, Jasmine, Brazilian, 36 Puya, 7 Armoracia, Horseradish, 9 Gypsophila, Baby’s Breath, 11 Puya, Stick, 45 Mandevilla, Red, 31 Arnebia, Prophet Flower, 20 Mandevilla, Pycnanthemum, Mint, Mountain, 51 V Corylus, Hazelnut, American, 41 Manettia, Candy Corn Flag, 27 Aronia, Chokeberry, 44 H Pyrus, Pear, 42 Vaccinium, Blueberry, 41 Corymbia, Lemon Bush, 9 Chamomile, 8 Artemisia, Sage, Prairie, 51 Haemanthus, Royal Paint Brush, 7 Matricaria, Verbascum, Mullein, Black-Rooted, Coryphantha, Spiny Star, 22 Hakonechloa, Japanese Forest Grass, Matteuccia, Fern, Ostrich, 49 R 18 Artemisia, Tarragon, French, 10 Buttercup, 12 Cosmos, Cosmos, 34 53 Matthiola, Stocks, 39 Ranunculus, Verbena, Verbena, 40 Aruncus, Goatsbeard, 15 Coneflower, Yellow, 49 Cotinus, Smokebush, 47 Haworthia, Zebra Plant, 31 Mecardonia, Baby Jump Up, 32 Ratibida, Verbena, Ver vain, 52 Asarina, Snapdragon, Climbing, 27 Mexican Hat, 50 Crassula, Crassula, 31 Hedera, Ivy, English, 36 Meconopsis, Poppy, Blue, 20 Ratibida, Vernonia, Ironweed, 50 Asarum, Ginger, 7, 15, 49 Rhubarb, 7, 24 Crassula, Jade Tree, 31 Helenium, Helen’s Flower, 15, 36, 50 Melinus, Ruby Grass, 52 Rheum, Veronica, Speedwell, 21, 22 Asclepias, Butterfly Flower, 33 Bell Vine, Purple, 27 Crocosmia, Falling Stars, 35 Helianthemum, Rock Rose, 20 Melissa, Lemon Balm, 9 Rhodochiton, Veronicastrum, Culver’s Root, 13, 49 Asclepias, Butterfly Weed, 49 Azalea, 44 Cuminum, Cumin, 8 Helianthus, Sunchoke, 25 Melothria, Cuke-nuts, 23 Rhododendron, Viburnum, Blackhaw, 44 Asclepias, Milkweed, 51 Rhododendron, 46, 47 Cuphea, Bat Face, 32 Helianthus, Sunflower, Downy, 22 Mentha, Mint, 9, 51 Rhododendron, Viburnum, Cranberry, Highbush, 44 Asparagus, Asparagus, 23, 27 Sumac, 47 Cuphea, Cigar Flower, 34 Helichrysum, Curry Plant, 8 Mertensia, Bluebells, Virginia, 48 Rhus, Viburnum, Snowball, Fragrant, 47 Aster, Aster, 11,32, 48 Currant, 41 Cuphea, Mexican Heather, 37 Helichrysum, Licorice Plant, 36 Microbiota, Cypress, Russian, 44 Ribes, Viburnum, Viburnum, 47 Astilbe, Astilbe, 11 Gooseberry, 41 Cymbopogon, Lemon Grass, 9 Helictotrichon, Oat Grass, Blue, 53 Mimosa, Sensitive Plant, 39 Ribes, Vigna, Chinese Red Noodle Bean, 27 Astrantia, Masterwort, 18 Castor Bean, 34 Cynara, Artichoke, 32 Heliopsis, Sunflower, Early, 52 Mimulus, Monkey Flower, 37, 51 Ricinus, Vinca, Periwinkle, 20 Athyrium, Fern, 14, 49 Locust, Black, 46 Cynara, Cardoon, 33 Heliotropium, Heliotrope, 36 Mina, Firecracker Vine, 27 Robinia, Vinca, Vinca Vines, 40 Atriplex, Orach, 24 Rodger’s Flower, 20 Cyperus, Palm, Umbrella, 22 Helleborus, Hellebore, 6, 15 Minuartia, Moss, Irish, 18 Rodgersia, Viola, Johnny Jump-Ups, 36 Rose, 43 B Cyperus, Papyrus, 22 Hemerocallis, Daylily, 14 Mirabilis, Four O’Clocks, 35 Rosa, Viola, Pansy, 38 Rosemary, 10 Baptisia, Indigo, 17, 50 Cypripedium, Lady’s Slipper, 6 Hepatica, Hepatica, 6, 50 Miscanthus, Maiden Grass, 53 Rosmarinus, Viola, Violet, Prairie, 52 Blackberry, 41 Basella, Malabar Spinach, 24 Cystopteris, Fern, 49 Heptacodium, Seven Son Tree, 47 Mitchella, Partridgeberry, 51 Rubus, Vitis, Grape, 41 Rubus, Raspberry, 42 Begonia, Begonia, 32, 40 D Heuchera, Alum Root, 48 Mitella, Bishop’s Cap, 48 now Blackberry Molinia, Moor Grass, 53 Rudbeckia, Black-Eyed Susan, 48 W Belamcanda ( Iris), Dahlia, Dahlia, 34 Heuchera, Coral Bells, 13 Lily, 12 Moluccella, Bells of Ireland, 32 Rudbeckia, Brown-Eyed Susan, 48, Weigela, Cardinal Bush, 44 Dalea, Purple Prairie Clover, 51 Heucherella, Foamy Bells, 15 Pigsqueak, 20 Momordica, Bitter Melon, 23 49 Wisteria , Wisteria, 30 Bergenia, Daphne, Daphne, February, 44 Hibiscus, Hibiscus, 17, 31, 36 Chocolate Flower, 13 Monarda, Bee Balm, 11, 48 Rudbeckia, Coneflower, Green- Withania, Ashwaganda, 8 Berlandiera, Datura, Angel’s Trumpet, 32 Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, 20 Chard, 23 Monarda, Bergamot, Wild, 48 headed, 49 Beta, Decaisnea, Blue Bean, 6 Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon, 47 X Birch, 44 Monarda, Mint, Lemon, 9 Ruellia, Petunia, Wild, 51 Betula, Delonix, Flamboyant Tree, 7 Hierochloe, Sweet Grass, 53 Xerosicyos, Silver Dollar Vine, 40 Borage, 8 Mukdenia, Saxifrage, Maple-Leaved, Rumex, Sorrel, French, 10 Borago, Delosperma, Ice Plant, 17 Hosta, Hosta, 16 Bougainvillea, 40 21 Ruta, Rue, 10 Bougainvillea, Delphinium, Delphinium, 14 Houttuynia, Chameleon Plant, 13 Y Blue Grama Grass, 52 Myosotis, Forget-Me-Nots, 15 Yucca, 22 Bouteloua, Delphinium, Larkspur, 36, 50 Humulus, Hops, 27 S Yucca, Side-Oats Grama, 53 Myrica, Bayberry, 44 Bouteloua, Deschampsia, Tufted Hair Grass, 53 Hutchinsia, Chamois Cress, 13 Sagittaria, Arrowhead, 22 Brassica, Bok Choi, 23 Hydrangea, Hydrangea, 30, 45 Z Dianthus, Pinks, 7, 20, 38 N Salix, Willow, 47 Calla, 7 Brassica, Broccoli, 23 Hydrastis, Goldenseal, 9 Zantedeschia, Dianthus, Sweet William, 22 Nemesia, Nemesia, 37 Salpiglossis, Painted Tongue, 38 Popcorn, Strawberry, 24 Brassica, Brussels Sprouts, 23 Hymenocallis, Spider Lily, 7 Zea, Diascia, Tw i n s p u r, 4 0 Nemophila, Baby Blue Eyes, 32 Salsola, Land Seaweed, 9 Zinnia, 40 Brassica, Cauliflower, 23 Hypericum, Saint John’s Wort, 47, 51 Zinnia, Dicentra, Bleeding Heart, 12 Nepeta, Catmint, 12, 13 Salvia, Sage, 10, 20, 21, 38 Brassica, Collards, 23 Hypocyrta, Goldfish Plant, 36 Dicentra, Bleeding Heart Vine, Nepeta, Catnip, 8 Salvia, Salvia, 39 Brassica, Cabbage, 23, 33 Hypoestes, Polka Dot, 38 Yellow, 27 Nephrolepis, Fern, Boston, 40 Sambucus, Elderberry, 45 Brassica, Kohlrabi, 23 Hyssopus, Hyssop, Pink, 9 Dichondra, Silver Nickel Vine, 39 Nicotiana, Tobacco, Flowering, 39, Sanguinaria, Bloodroot, 6, 48 Brassica, Mustard Greens, 24 Hystrix, Bottlebrush Grass, 53 Dictamnus, Gas Plant, 15 40 Sanguisorba, Burnet, 12 Brassica, Rutabaga, 24 Digitalis, Foxglove, 15 Nierembergia, Cup Flower, 34 Sansevieria, Snake Plant, 31 Brilliantasia, Salvia, Giant, 39 Diphylleia, Umbrella Leaf, 7 Nigella, Cumin, 8 Santolina, Lavender Cotton, 36 Browallia, Jamaican Forget-Me-Nots, Love-in-a-Mist, 37 Sanvitalia, Zinnia, Creeping, 40 36 Nigella, Nolana, Chilean Bell Flower, 34 Satureja, Savory, 10 Nyssa, Black Tupelo, 44 Saxifraga, Rockfoil, 20