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28th Annual Friends School Plant Sale May 12, 13, and 14, 2017 Friday 9:00 A.M.–8:00 P.M.• Saturday 10:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M. Sunday remaining plants one-third off 10:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M. At the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand • Free admission • Free parking www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com [email protected] • 651–621–8930

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Sale area inside the Grandstand S Sale Map CHECKOUT ENTRANCE REST REST ROOMS Tally ROOMS purchases Outdoor/ Free parking Indoor Annuals Perennials Plants It’s legal to park on non-posted streets ATM and there’s a large parking lot EXIT Pay for southwest of the Grandstand purchases Exit (it’s the Midway during the Fair). Master Minis INFO Gardeners Unusual Vegetables TerraceDESK Books Enter Volunteer and disability ENTER Herbs Vegetables entrance Curbside plant pickup Fruit Climbers Native Plants Grasses DAN PATCH AVENUE FENCE

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P CARNES AVENUE CONTENTS FEATURES PLANT LISTINGS PLANT LISTINGS What’s New This Year ...... 2 Herbs ...... 6–9 Climbing Plants ...... 41–42 About Friends School ...... 2 Miniatures & Succulents . . . . .10–11 Fruit ...... 43–45 How to Do the Sale ...... 3 Vegetables ...... 12–18 Shrubs & Trees ...... 46–51 Garden Fair ...... 4 Unusual & Rare Plants ...... 19–20 Roses ...... 50 Workshops ...... 5 Perennials ...... 21–31 Native Plants ...... 52–56 Water Plants ...... 5 Daylilies ...... 24 Grasses ...... 56–57 A Protest Against Neonics ...... 9 Hosta ...... 25 A Note from Mr. Yuk ...... 9 Lilies ...... 28 Know Your Bees ...... 31 Annuals ...... 32–40 INDEX Edibles in Cold Climates ...... 45 Outdoor/Indoor Plants . . . .32–33 By Common Name ...... 58 Map to the Sale ...... back cover Hanging Baskets ...... 40 By Latin Name ...... 59 2 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com What’s New in 2017 Water Plants Improved You’ll find them after the end of the Shrubs & Unusual & Rare Plants, This year, we are partnering with the Trees section, at the far end of the fenced-in page 19. This sought-after Minnesota Water Garden Society, who will be area. See the map on page 1. plant is not fully suited to selling a much wider range of water plants (and growing in the Twin Cities New Plants bog plants, and even fish) because our weather is too outside, between the There are over 420 new plants at the sale: hot in the summer. But we Garden Fair and the sale • 75 annuals, including three new colors of the know that some of you are entrance (look for the SuperCal hybrid petunias, which we highly from up north, where it’s perfectly happy, water lily on the sale map, recommend for garden performance. so we’re giving it another try. page 1). • 13 clematis (out of 16 new climbers total). More Master Gardeners Come talk to their • 16 fruit tree varieties. knowledgeable volunteers about all things beau- • 15 herbs, including four new scented geraniums. Master Gardeners from Ramsey County will tiful, damp, and growing. They’ll also be offer- • 19 miniatures, about a third of which are be outside in the Garden Fair until about 1:00 ing a free workshop on container water gardens, small-scale Under the Sea coleus. p.m. on Friday and Saturday, selling gardening Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in the Garden Fair. • 11 native plants, almost all with an eye to gloves and answering your gardening questions. how great they are for pollinators. A full listing of the plants they’ll be selling FREE bus rides to the sale! can be found on page 5. Payment will be made • 112 perennials (15 daylilies, 11 hosta, eight It’s not new this year, at their booth. iris, 20 lilies, 16 peonies). • 63 shrubs or trees (six azaleas, four cardinal but for the second time Looking Layout Changes bushes, eight hydrangeas, eight roses), plus we’re coordinating The Herbs section is just inside the sale three Korean spicebush (Viburnum carlesii) with Metro Transit to for a spot to entrance, so we can all be greeted by the aroma varieties that are hard to come by. offer free trips to the sale, including the new eat before of basil as we start shopping. • 41 unusual and rare plants, with more A Line rapid transit bus on Snelling Avenue, or after The Perennials section has returned to the martagon lilies, hellebores, peonies, a number right outside the main gate of the Minnesota far corner. Be sure to get back there; we’ve of interesting citrus trees, and several items State Fair. Download a free ticket for your the sale? noticed over the years that plants in that part from a new grower we found in Japan. round-trip bus ride here: Download a map of the room are often overlooked. • 58 vegetables (nine hot peppers, 10 new www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/arriving tomatoes). Last year’s experiment with selling with area Miniatures & Succulents have a new spot Website Improvement restaurants from just to the left when you enter the sale, across seeds worked, except they were so popular When you use the Find Plants page on our web- the main aisle from Herbs. we sold out too early. We have increased the our website, site, you can now view up to 120 photos at once. The only other plants that have been moved quantities on just about everything. www.FriendsSchool And when you add a plant to your list, you won’t are the peonies. Though they are herbaceous PlantSale.com/ The Blue Poppy Is Back lose your place in the photo gallery. (It’s hard to perennials and they’re still listed in that sec- restaurants explain this, but check it out!) tion, they’re also a bit like shrubs, so we After several years of absence, we’ve brought —Friends School Plant Sale committee thought, Why not try putting them outside? back the blue poppy (Meconopsis betonicifolia) in About Friends School of Minnesota ow in our 29th year, Friends School of and abilities, come from two-parent, single-parent, Minnesota is an independent K–8 Quaker multiple-generation, adoptive, and same-sex-parent Nschool in the heart of St. Paul’s Midway neigh- families, from a wide range of economic backgrounds borhood. We are known for our progressive (32 percent receive up to 90 percent financial aid) and, curriculum, commitment to community, acclaimed increasingly, from diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds conflict resolution program, joyful approach to educat- (37 percent students of color). We strive to strengthen ing children, and our amazing plant sale. our socioeconomic and racial/ethnic diversity, in par- At Friends School, we are dedicated to our mission: ticular, and the money raised at our plant sale supports to prepare children to embrace life, learning, and com- that. munity with hope, skill, understanding, and creativity. In addition to the Quaker values, Friends School is We are committed to the Quaker values of peace, jus- guided by the philosophy of progressive education. We tice, simplicity, and integrity. Our 165 students learn believe children learn best when they are engaged with from a hands-on curriculum in multi-age classrooms, real and meaningful ideas and materials, and work with class sizes ranging from 16 to 21 students. with others in a diverse community to solve problems It’s difficult to convey the depth of commitment our and answer questions. Students collaborate with each faculty, staff, and board have to Friends School of other experimenting, deliberating, and creating and Minnesota. For so many, this school and our mission constructing knowledge, while also evaluating learning are what we believe, celebrate, and hope for. We along the way. Students learn through writing, speak- believe that the experience each child has at our school ing, acting, creating in all of the arts, and teaching Students are here to help helps them become one more person making the others. We also emphasize environmental education world a better place. And we see proof of this from our and service learning starting in kindergarten. Service Friends School of Minnesota students learn alumni, who bring story after story of how they live learning includes active participation by our students valuable lessons through cooperative tasks in our mission in the next steps of their lives. We hear in running the plant sale (see side bar). all aspects of the sale. From helping unload from them how the core values of their education here Lots of folks first hear about Friends School because have helped to shape them as they become adults. of our plant sale. Many prospective families come to trucks full of plants to assembling clipboards In the tradition of Quaker schools in the take a look at the school that’s behind the to helping at curbside plant pickup or assisting United States, Friends School strives to big event. Some say meeting our helpful shoppers in any way they can, the students meet children’s intellectual, emo- middle school student volunteers tional, and spiritual needs in an ROUNDing UP made them curious about our look forward to the sale all year long. environment that nurtures their school program. If you would social consciousness. We value Friends School Plant Sale is like to learn more about the Look for the brightly colored “Ask Me” vests both a community event and a nonviolent conflict resolution school, please contact us at the students and other section advisers are and teach this starting in fundraiser for the [email protected], call kindergarten. As a Quaker Friends School of Minnesota. 651-917-0636, or see our wearing (above), and don’t hesitate to ask institution, we believe that We hope you will consider rounding website at www.fsmn.org. them for assistance. They look forward to our differences make our We’d love to show you around! up your bill to the nearest $5. helping! The students take pride in being an understanding of the world Thank you for supporting richer and our educational expe- Thank you for Friends School of Minnesota by integral part of the school fundraiser, raising considering riences fuller. shopping at our plant sale. scholarship money for students. Our diversity is growing: our stu- rounding up. —Joe McHugh, dents represent a range of learning styles Interim Head of School www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 3

very year, more than 20,000 people visit our plant sale. We try to make the E shopping experience as smooth as possible. This is an overview of the sale. You can find more tips on our website. Howto Do the Sale How do I get into the sale? TALLY SHEET! You can get a free bus ride to the sale Smile! You get to hang Most important: write down (FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/arriving). If you out with hundreds ALL of your plants and their of other gardeners. drive, there are free parking spaces near the prices as you select them. Grandstand. Check the map, page 1. We have boxes for you to Get a wristband if needed from the put plants in, but it helps Wristband Booth, located within the Garden if you bring your own. Fair (details at the bottom of this page). While you wait for your time to enter, visit Wristbands are used at the the Garden Fair. You will be outside for this busiest times to keep entrance part, so dress for the weather! to the sale orderly and fair. How do I shop? See the box below. At the Info Tent in the Garden Fair or as you enter the building, you’ll get a clipboard and tally sheet to record your plants and their prices. You can also write a list ahead of time Dress for the with our printable blank shopping list, weather, but remember, no matter how warm

www.tinyurl.com/form2016, or by making an it is outside, it’s ALUM SCHOOL FRIENDS THOMPSON, RUBY BY ILLUSTRATION online shopping list—like the one shown here— always cold in at www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com): the Grandstand.

Bring your own wagon or These shoes are made Your online list shows each plant’s catalog cart if you can (although we for walking. There are number and price. You can update the do have a limited number of grocery carts). 2.5 acres of plants. quantity for each plant to get an idea of how much your total will be. It’s easy to Are there lines? What about checking out? Thanks! remove plants if you change your mind. There are three lines that you might experience: Checkout is a two-step process: Your plants are This catalog is Print it out and bring it to the sale. 1. Wristband line: early in the mornings. added up in one area, based on your tally sheet, brought to you by: 2. Entry line: this is where you go, briefly, then you pay at the cashier tables. You can use Annamary Herther Write down the plant names, prices, and when your wristband number is called. cash, check, or credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Carol Herman quantities as you select them. If you are using 3. Checkout line: If this occurs, it may look Discover and American Express). There is also an Chris Dart a pre-printed shopping list from the website, long but it moves, in the words of one ATM between the tally tables and the cashiers. Henry Fieldseth remember to make notes on your list when you shopper, “freaky fast.” Look for the “Enter Always write the full price of plants on your Huong Nguyen Jenn Lanz add or remove plants or change quantities. Line Here” sign along the north wall. tally sheet. On discount Sunday, the one-third dis- Kath Ouska We have a limited number of grocery store Later in the day, there are no wristbands, no count is taken at the register. Kim Erickson entry lines, and often no checkout line. After paying, you can leave your plants at carts available, so it’s a great idea to bring your Laurie Krivitz curbside plant pickup west of the Grandstand own wheeled wagon or cart (no sleds or linked How are the plants organized? LoRene Leikind and return to get them with your car. (If you carts, please). Within each section (Herbs, Grasses, etc.) plants Mary Schwartzbauer used one of our shopping carts, you cannot take Once you’re inside, there are maps and signs are alphabetical based on their common names Michelle Mero Riedel the cart to your car.) Volunteers in orange vests to help find the plants you’re looking for. and are numbered, as in the catalog. You can also Nancy Scherer will help at the curb. You will receive a number When’s the best time to come? look the plants up in the index, pages 58 and 59. Norm Schiferl to differentiate your plants from others’. Pat Thompson Each time has its own flavor. Friday and Who can answer my questions? How can I get more involved? Sara Barsel Saturday morning have the most people, so if Look for students and volunteers in bright yel- Sophie Seaberg-Wood Sign up to volunteer for four hours you come at those times you will see the Plant low Ask Me vests, or sale organizers with pink Tina Hammer (www.volunteer.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com) Sale at its most festive and busy, with the best hats or even balloons floating above their heads. Toria Erhart and qualify to buy your plants at the plant selection. The website and this catalog are full of informa- Friends School volunteer-only pre-sale on Thursday evening. Later in the afternoon on Friday and tion and tips for shopping. The Info Desk is of Minnesota If you have ideas for plants or other ways Saturday is great for relaxed shopping with little under the central staircases, and the outdoor 1365 Englewood Ave. to improve the sale, please email waiting. Info Tent is near the Wristband Booth. Saint Paul, Minn. [email protected]. 55104 651-917-0636 info@FriendsSchool Why are there wristbands each morning? PlantSale.com Our plant sale is popular. More Wristbands are distributed Visit our outdoor Garden Fair If you leave the area and return www.FriendsSchool people want to shop than the starting at: after picking up your wristband after your group has entered the PlantSale.com Grandstand can comfortably hold. (see page 4 for more on the Garden building, you may go into the sale • Friday: 7:00 a.m. @plantsale Fair). Please stay in the Garden with the next group that’s Shoppers are given a numbered (sale opens at 9:00 a.m.) paper wristband as they arrive Fair area until your wristband admitted. • Saturday: 8:30 a.m. (one per person). We do this number is called. (sale opens at 10:00 a.m.) Please note: If you have friends before the sale opens and after Plan to be near the entrance at the arriving later than you or parking • Sunday: 9:00 a.m. opening, until the number of west end of the Grandstand to line the car, they will be given a wrist- (sale opens at 10:00 a.m., people lessens. up with your group. We make band at their arrival time, not all remaining plants 1/3 off) On the cover This means you don’t have to frequent loudspeaker announce- yours. This system makes the Once the sale opens, you will Orange butterfly weed stand in line the entire time. ments of each wristband number process fair for everyone. enter the building in a group, milkweed can be It’s the fairest way to handle the and announce them on Twitter according to the number on your found in the Natives number of people who want to @plantsale. wristband. section, N123 and enter the sale at the same time. N124 on page 55. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Photo by Michelle Mero Riedel 4 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Stonecrete Exquisite, hand-cast stepping stones for the exterior and interior of the home. Plus flagstone, slate, river rock, ledge stack, Garden Fair and interior tiles. www.StonecreteOnline.com

Located in the grassy field southwest of the Grandstand (see map, page 1). Terrace Horticultural Books* Located inside the Grandstand near the center EXHIBITOR HOURS stairways. Books, gardening ephemera, peri- Friday ...... 7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. odicals and journals, seed packets, and seed Some exhibitors may be open and plant catalogs. Including copies of the Saturday . . . . 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. shorter or longer hours. two books reviewed in this catalog on pages 31 and 45. Sunday . . . . . 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. www.TerraceHorticulturalBooks.com Some may not be open on Sunday. Tonka Bay Fountains ◊ Natural stone water features, fountains and sculptures for * All exhibitors are located within the Garden Fair unless marked with an asterisk * the garden, stone planters and vases, stone tiki oil lamps, natural stone bird baths. www.TonkaBayFountains.com

Bird Brain Bird Houses Lynnda Ziebol Arts Two Mikes Green Fin Plant Care is a 100% natural Using 100-year-old ceiling tin and Cute kiln-glazed clay additions to garden include handmade fertilizer produced responsibly from inva- repurposed barn wood, artist Barry Nelson miniature garden items and accessories: gnomes, tables, sive carp species that are damaging builds and decorates original chairs, ponds, and miniature plants not sold by Friends Minnesota waterways. Made locally in the bird houses. School Plant Sale. Handmade porcelain hosta and garden Twin Cities area, Green Fin Plant Care is great for home, jewelry, finished with lusters and genuine gold detail. garden, or field use and contains the rich nutrients your Brandy Tang Reasonably priced unique products. plants and crops crave. Brandy Tang offers contemporary, www.TwoMikes.net eco-friendly, socially conscious products. Minnesota Rusco Wolcott Art At the Plant Sale, Brandy Tang will feature This is a remodeling company that offers sunrooms, Original steel garden structures and ornamentation, and tin gardening items, including American-made greenhouse additions, and garden windows. birds. Steel speaks in many styles. The artist will help you tomato cages, trellises, and hooks in fresh- choose the item that’s right for you. picked summer colors, plus recycled garden art, and market Minnesota State www.wolcottart.com and garden baskets. Horticultural Society Yardly Art Cowsmo MSHS is a nonprofit membership organization that serves Artist Sharon Miller-Thompson has put a twist on nature northern gardeners through education, encouragement, to create unique, durable art for your home and garden. Fifth-generation dairy farmers, from near and community. Members enjoy a variety of valuable bene- Cochrane, Wisconsin, make and sell the Her work is mixed-media: fits, including the award-win- clever one-of-a-kind sculptural finest organic compost and potting soils ning magazine Northern Gardener. throughout the Midwest. www.rwdairy.com and ornamental pieces includ- Offering a special discount on ing birdbaths, birdhouses, mosaics of handmade tile, and Down Home Enterprises membership at Friends School house plaques. These add an unexpected accent anywhere. Plant Sale (for details, see our ad, page 42). Booth hours: Steel garden art, including garden stakes, stained glass, bird www.YardlyArt.com Friday 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.–noon, and baths and feeders, decorative steel flowers, and kinetic Sunday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. MSHS mem bers receive $5 garden sculptures. Steel, glass, stone, and antique finds. off a $50 minimum purchase at Friends School Plant Sale. www.facebook.com/DownHomeSculptures GARDEN FAIR FOOD www.northerngardener.org Eddie’s Artwork Cloud Forest Coffee Minnesota Water Garden Society* Copper and cedar garden art, birdhouses, Serving organic, sustainable coffee Located next to the Garden Fair on the way to the Grandstand and birdfeeders. bev erages and other delicious drinks. entrance. For the first time, MWGS will be selling plants, Featuring Tiny Footprint brand coffee, a fish, and garden art at the Friends School Plant Sale. See The Faerie House company that offsets the carbon impact of the full listing of plants on page 5. www.mwgs.org Our ceramic faerie houses are hand-built homes harvesting, roasting, and distribution of for your indoor or outdoor faeries. We tuck a Northern Sun Merchandising their coffee by planting carbon-sucking trees magical bell inside to let you know when your in the Ecuadorian Mindo Cloud Forest. Products for Progressives since 1979, this vendor sells faeries are around. www.faeriehouse.com products with social justice, environmental, and humorous Kettle Corn ◊ messages. Find social messages on gardening and environ- Garden Circles Popped fresh with a mix of sweet and salty. mentally themed T-shirts, aprons, canvas bags, stickers, Here’s an efficient, easy, and affordable way It’s a State Fair treat in May! to make long-lasting raised bed gardens. buttons, political lawn signs, and more. Free catalog and 10 Can be combined for larger beds, creative percent discount coupon offered for a purchase at their Smokey’s Charbroiler store at 2916 East Lake Street. www.northernsun.com shapes and garden installations. Featuring quarter-pound chopped beefsteak burgers, www.GardenCircleDesigns.com Old River Road Antiques all-beef hot dogs, and breast-meat chicken strips. Plus bratwurst, fancy extra-long french fries, onion rings, We’ll be selling amethyst rocks for out- Growing Blue Flowers corn dogs, grilled chicken or ham sandwiches, and door gardens, flower pots, and fairy gar- Insect repellents, hand sanitizers, salves, and fountain pop. Coffee and breakfast offerings, too. soaps are all handmade with 100% dens, as well as “imagination” flower natural ingredients, in harmony with nature. pots from antique and collectible treas- www.GrowingBlueFlowers.com ures. Plus garden sculpture, miscella- SMOKEY’S HOURS neous garden items, and simple organic fertilizer. Thursday 3:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Historic Stone Company Page and Flowers 80–100-year-old weathered reclaimed stone for building * Friday 7:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. renovation and landscape projects; stone benches, carved Located outside the sale exit door as you head to the curbside plant Saturday 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. pickup area. A local foods social enterprise offering reason- decorative stones, path stones, cobblestone for edging; Sunday 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. ably priced burlap coffee bags for use as weed barrier and a antique cast iron and metal fencing. million other uses. Humming for Bees Ramsey County This grassroots, 100-percent-volunteer Master Gardeners ◊ nonprofit organization is working to Selling Atlas nitrile garden gloves and offering protect bees and other pollinators. Sign the Bee Safe Yard Thanks plant and garden information. pledge. Yard signs, to all the grocery stores that T-shirts. www.HummingforBees.org Ready-2-Fruit Mushrooms ◊ allow the Friends School Plant IDeal Garden Markers ◊ Offering starter mushroom kits for Sale to reuse their fruit and veg- This unique design solves plant ID indoor growing, mushroom logs for out- etable flats so our shoppers have doors, mushroom plugs for do-it-your- problems and is attractive, durable, and boxes to carry their plants in: versatile. Use paint pens, our online selfers, and mushroom cultivation supplies. www.ready2fruitmushrooms.com engraving, or labels. Minnesota-made. • Coborn’s Delivers • Kowalski’s www.IDealGardenMarker.com St. Anthony Park Garden Tour • Costco • Lunds & JavaCycle All-Purpose Fertilizer ◊ Find out about the 2017 tour, located just west of the • Cub Foods Byerlys This 4-4-4 fertilizer is made from coffee chaff (the thin skin Fairgrounds, which will be held Saturday, June 24, from • Festival Foods • Sam’s Club 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The tour starts at St. Anthony Park that comes off the green coffee bean during the roasting • Fresh Thyme • Whole Foods process. No smell, sustainable and organic, and safe for Library, 2245 Como Avenue in St. Paul. More info and Farmers Market people and pets. www.java-cycle.com tickets at www.StAnthonyParkGardenClub.com www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 5 Workshops Minnesota Water Garden Society he Minnesota Water Garden Society (MWGS) will be outside, next to the Saturday ONLY Garden Fair, selling a wide variety of water and bog plants (also good for rain Tgardens), both hardy and tropical, as well as goldfish, shubunkin, and koi. Consult with experts on your needs and desires before you buy. Many plants can be grown in containers and you don’t even have to worry about daily watering! FREE and held under MWGS was founded in 1997. Its mission is to increase enjoyment and enthusiasm for water gardening through the tent near the center promotion, education, and shared experiences. Minnesota Native Water Celery Oenanthe Exquisite Chinese Bowl Lotus Don’t know Great filtering bog plant with celery-like what to do with that beautiful ceramic bowl of the Garden Fair. Arrowhead Sagittarius latifolia foliage. $3.00–$8.00 or your grandmother's soup terrine? Try Small white flowers in spring. Grown for large Water Celery, Variegated Oenanthe ‘Flamingo’ growing these miniature (think bonsai-like) arrowhead-shaped leaves. Edible tuber. $10.00 Like regular water celery, but with tricolor lotus. These are potted and greenhouse start- Bog Bean Menyanthes trifoliate variegated leaves. Green, bordered white ed. Suitable for containers 8–10” in diameter, Aquaculture: 9:00 a.m. Three-lobed leaves grow from rhizome along with pink tinges. $3.00–$8.00 but will also do well in a small pond in water’s surface. Trailing roots good for fish Zebra Rush Schoenoplectus zebrinus 12–18”-diameter bowls. Fish AND Plants spawn. $2.00–10.00 Strong horizontal striping. Likes cool Named varieties available: Beautiful Dancer, Learn about Spark-Y Youth Bulrush, Soft-Stemmed Scirpus validus water/shade. 2–3’h $12.00 Jade Tower with Drunkard, Pink Tower, Action Labs, a St. Paul- Graceful, blue-green cylindrical foliage. Less Princess Abby, Pure Girl, Red in Sunset, aggressive than cattails. 2–6’h $4.00–$10.00 based youth entrepreneur- Sweet Acacia. $45.00–$50.00 Horsetail Equisetum hyemale Tropical/Annual ship program. They’ll describe their urban Bog Lily, Red Cirum Menehune Scouring rush for wet feet in a pond or Water Lilies Nymphaea agriculture program and show how aquapon- rain garden. $9.00 Delightful Hawaiian plant. Burgundy foliage ics works (growing microgreens and fish Iris, Blue Flag Iris versicolor and pink spiky flowers. $3.00–$9.00 These are member-grown bareroot divisions. Beautiful periwinkle iris for shallow water or Calla Lily, Giant Zantedeschia aethiopica Not all varieties available every year. Planting together in an interactive system). instructions included. Also a selection of raingarden. $4.00–10.00 Showy white flowers with orange stamens. unknown varieties at a fantastic price are PRESENTER: Staff and students from Spark-Y. Jewelweed Impatiens capensis For full to dappled shade. $5.00–$20.00 available. $5.00–$35.00 Annual impatiens for wet feet. Speckled Parrot Feather Myriophyllum aquaticum Alba: (L) European white waterlily. White The Beauty of 9:30 a.m. orange blossoms. Self seeds. $3.00–$6.00 Excellent feathery appearance near ponds or star-shaped flower, large green pads. Flowering Edibles Marsh Marigold Caltha palustris streams. Softens rock edges. $9.00 First to bloom in spring. Bog charmer with Rain Lily Zephyranthes Attraction: (S) Red with white tint on outer petals. Very easy to grow. Great bloomer even The flowers of vegetables, herbs, and berries cup-shaped yellow flowers. $4.00–$20.00 Graceful, thin foliage explodes in pink or in less sun. are often overlooked. They are an essential Monkey Flower, Lavender Mimulus ringens white crocus-like blossoms after a rain. Bulb. Snapdragon-like lavender flowers. For pond $6.00 Barbara Dobbins: (L) Large light pink petals part of a vegetable garden’s beauty. Many are held above water. Mostly green pads with edge or rain garden. 3–4’h $4.00–$8.00 Taro 3–4’h elephant ears. $2.00–$15.00 edible and can be used to add color and some purple mottling. Pickerel Rush Pontederia cordata ‘Black Magic’ Colocasia esculenta flavor to food, used as cut flowers, or added Long, glossy, heart-shaped leaves with bluish Velvet black-maroon foliage on burgundy Black Princess: (M–L) One of the darkest reds available. New foliage is burgundy, to potpourris. Plus they attract beneficial purple spikes of flowers. Full sun. 2–3’h $13.00 stems. maturing to green. Cooler water. insects critical to pollination of your plants. Rush, Three Square Scirpus pungens ‘Imperial’ Colocasia esculenta var. antiquorum. Triangular foliage cross-section forming Dark green foliage with velvety black Charlene Strawn: (M) Clear yellow blossoms PRESENTER: between veins. with fragrance. Green pads with some John Whitman, author of Fresh arching wands. Shoreline. 2–3’h. $4.00–$6.00 from the Garden. Violet Stem Colocasia esculenta ‘Fontanesii’. mottling. Sedge, Lake Carex lacustris Large green foliage with violet stems. Clumping lakeshore sedge for accent or Chromatella: (S) Primrose yellow blossoms. Umbrella Palm Cyperus alternifolius Gardening for Bees 10:00a.m. wildlife. 3–4’h $4.00–$15.00 Maroon and green pads. Great bloomer even Maintenance-free accent for container or in less sun. Learn how to create a welcoming habitat for Water Horsetail Equisetum fluviatale water garden in shade or part sun. 4–6’h Frilly sun to shade native with fine foliage. Colorado: (L) Salmon-pink. Green pads with $12.00 bees in your home garden. Where bees nest, Can be mowed. Good for container or edge purple mottling. Fantastic bloomer in full sun. Waffle Plant Hemigraphis colorata ‘Exotica’ their forage (flowering plant) needs, and of pond. $3.00–$8.00 Denver: (M–L) High petal count of creamy how to ensure you always have something in Compact ground cover. Dark, glossy green yellow. Large green pads dappled with purple. Water Plantain Alisma plantago-aquatica leaves with purple tinges and underside, Like a hosta for the water, with baby’s breath Escarboucle: (S) Vermillion red prodigious flower throughout the growing season. white blooms. $9.00 flowers. $5.00 bloomer with some fragrance. Green pads. PRESENTER: Heather Holm, author of Bees: Water Hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes Fabiola: (S) Cup-shaped pink flowers with An Identification and Native Plant Guide and Minnesota Hardy Floating plant great for filtra tion/containers. fragrance. Bronze pads mature to green. Glossy bulbed leaves and showy lavender Good container plant. Pollinators of Native Plants. flower. Sun. $6.00 Angelica Angelica gigas Georgia Peach: (M) Orange/pink blossoms Large plant for moist woodland or bog. Water Snowball Gymnocoronis spilanthoides Pruning for Trees, 10:30 a.m. stay open late into the day. Mottled pads, Blooms burgundy in fall. Pollinator attractor. Stems trail along the water’s surface, cover- cooler water. $3.00–$7.00 ing it with shiny leaves and small round Shrubs, and Fruit Helvola: (Mini) Canary yellow blossoms with white flowers. $10.00 Arrow Arum Peltandra viginica olive and purple pads. Good for containers. Learn the basics of pruning trees and shrubs Dense clump of arrowhead leaves with red Water Lettuce Pistea stratiodes Indiana: (Mini) Changeable orange to pink from an expert. Includes live demon stration stems. Part to full shade. 1–2’h Z5–8 $10.00 Floating plant great for filtration/containers. blossoms first vs. second day. and tool show and tell. Bloody Dock Rumex sanguineus Fuzzy-leaved rosettes, good for shade. $6.00 Joey Tomocik: (M–L) Strongest yellow for Edible herb in the sorrel family that likes wet Water Zinnia Wedelia trilobata PRESENTER: Award-winning Minnesota. Prolific bloomer stays open late feet. Strong red veins on dark green foliage. Ground cover. Likes wet feet and full sun. in the day. Green and purple pads. garden designer Philippe $3.00–$8.00 Small, single, zinnia-like yellow flowers. $3.00 Gallandat of Swiss Gardens, Butterbur Petasites hybridus Layderkeri Fulgens: (M) Crimson flowers, green pads. Good for shallow and mid-sized ponds. [email protected]. Huge leaves. Likes moist woodlands or bogs. Canna Mayla: (L) Brilliant fuchsia blossoms with Deer- and rabbit-resistant. $3.00–$10.00 These canna are considered “water canna” to Cattail, Dwarf Typhus laxmannii high petal count. Needs large container and Mushrooms 11:00 a.m. be grown in damp soil or wet feet. They are some shade. Graceful foliage that does not take over the great in containers or along the edge of the Learn how to grow your own mushrooms, Minnesota Native White (Nymphaea odorata) pond. 3–4’ tall. $2.00–$9.00 pond. Do not submerge the crown more than White flowers and large green pads. Not a : from ready-to-fruit kits, to starting your own European Brooklime Veronica beccabunga 1–2” below water. $2.00–$15.00 perennial logs, and everything in between. Glossy green ground cover with blue flowers prolific bloomer, but can be naturalized in Black Knight: Deep maroon foliage with ponds. Most of what we are taught about mush- for stream or trailing over the edge of a velvety dark red flowers. 4–5’h container. $3.00–$9.00 Moon Dance: (M–L) Creamy blossoms stay rooms is wrong, they are easier than you Endeavor: Narrow blue-green leaves with red open late for moonlit ponds. Green pads. Floating Heart Nymphoides peltata flowers. 4–5’h think! Questions from the audience are Like a miniature water-lily with small, cup- Winters well. Erebus: Flamboyant pink flowers with lighter Patio Joe: (S–M) Salmon blossoms. Vigorous. encouraged. shaped yellow flowers. Plant 1–5’ deep. $4.00 blue-green foliage. 3–4’h Forget-Me-Not, Water Myosotis scirpioides Purple/green mottled pads. Winters well. PRESENTER: Matt Ratliff, Ready-2-Fruit Florence Vaughn: Dynamic orange blossoms Perry’s Baby Red: (S) Cup-shaped deep scar- Periwinkle blue flowers for wet feet, bog or with yellow edges. 5–6’h Mushrooms, Brainerd, Minn. raingarden. Full sun to part shade. let prolific bloomer. Green pads. Good for King Humbert: Large purple leaves with $4.00–$10.00 container or small pond. green stripes. Orange/yellow flowers. 5–6’h Improving Your Soil noon Horsetail, Dwarf Equisetum scirpoides Perry’s Double Yellow: (M–L) Free-flowering Gorgeous miniature horsetail with fine Taney: Orange to salmon speckled blooms. yellow with many petals and some fragrance. Soil is key to healthy plants and vegetable Powdery blue-green foliage. 4–5’h Flecked pads. productivity. Find out about the importance segmented foliage. $3.00–$5.00 Iris Laevigata Iris laevigata Pink Grapefruit: (M) Pink to salmon of good productive soil, what characteristics A true water iris, deep blue with a bold white Lotus Nelumbo nucifera blossoms, holds color well. Green pads with to look for in good soil, how to correct poor streak in each petal. Great bloomer. $4.00–$8.00 These are member-grown bareroot tubers. some purple flecks. performance, and the importance of water. Lizard’s Tail Saurus cernuus Not all varieties are available every year. Pink Opal: (S) Relatively large pink blossoms Heart-shaped leaves and drooping white Planting instructions included. In general, a on small spreader make this good for con- PRESENTER: John Rosenow, owner of flower spikes, best in part shade. 2–3’h $10.00 round tub 18–24” in diameter and less than tainers. Green pads. Cowsmo organic compost. Mare’s Tail Hippurus vulgaris 12” tall is best. $5.00–$30.00 Reflected Flame: (M) Brilliant scarlet Frilly upright spires for pond edge or stream. Chawan Basu: (S–M) High petal count; peony- flowers. Purple pads mature to green with Container 12:30 p.m. 1’h $4.00–$8.00 like blossoms. Pink edges, creamy center. mottling. Water Gardens Rush, Corkscrew Juncus effusus ‘Spiralis’ Momo Batan: (S) Super-high petal count on Sunfire: (M–L) Rare. Large pink blossoms Curly spirals in compact plants add interest- lovely dark pink peony-like blossoms. fade to salmon/yellow. Prolific bloomer even Don’t have a pond? No problem! Learn how ing shape. $11.00 Maggie Belle Slocum: (L) Classic pointed in part shade. to turn almost any container into a water- Sweet Flag, Variegated lotus flowers of deep fuschia. Large and Wanvisa: (M) Rare. Surprise: Pink, yellow, tight container to grow bog and water plants. Acorus calamus variegatus free-flowering. and salmon speckled and solid in each bloom. Gorgeous mottled pads. Perfect for that small space, sunny deck, or Iris-like foliage with unusual vertical varie- Mrs. Perry D. Slocum: (L) Large flowers with ga tion. Maintenance-free. 2–3’h $1.00–$10.00 depth of color pink/salmon/cream. Super- driveway. Includes lists of plants that work Thalia Thalia dealbata easy to grow. Prolific bloomer. Fish in containers. Plant a beautiful container of Unique, powdery, canna-like leaves with Rice Paper: (S) Pure white with high petal Shubunkin, goldfish, and koi are available water plants, and then don’t worry about purple flowers along arching stem. 5–6’h count. Will grow to container size, so can be in assorted sizes and colors. Fish will be watering them while you’re on vacation! Z5–8 $13.00 kept smaller. bagged. Bring your own container for Thalia, Red Stem Thalia geniculata f. ruminoids Tulip: (S–M) Classic pointed lotus flowers in transport. $3.00–$160.00 PRESENTER: Minnesota Water Garden Large green leaves and red stems. 6–10’h pure white. Society. Z5–8 $13.00 6 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

We accept cash, checks, Amex, Herbs Visa, MasterCard, & Discover Bay Laurel Chives ll of the plants in the Herbs section are grown with- continued Allium schoenoprasum Tubular leaves, stems, and globe-shaped flowers in late out chemical pesticides or herbicides, and from $12.00—5.25” pot: H032 Sicilian Sunshine ◊—Eye-catching bright spring have a mild onion taste. Easy to grow and once greenhouses operated with sustainable practices. A chartreuse to gold foliage contrasts with red leaf established lasts for years. Divide every few years. We also carry a more limited line of herbs that are certified stems. Provides fragrant leaves to flavor soups Perennial. Í∏∫ΩÇ´ organic, and at customer request have summarized that list here: and stews, just like regular bay leaves. 12–72”h $2.00—2.5” pot: Chives ß—Lavender flowers. 12–24”h Basil Other herbs Organic mixed herbs H033a Borage Borago officinalis ß H039 H029 Amethyst H108 Peppermint In a hanging basket, Profuse blue and pink flowers are an attractive and $3.00—2.5” pot: H040 Forescate ◊—Large pink flowers. 10–18”h Improved H115 Oregano Greek see page 40 tasty garnish. Excellent for bees. Young leaves good in salads. Reseeding annual. 24–36”h Í∏Ω∫Ç H011 Sweet Genovese H122 Parsley, Curly H041 Chives, Garlic Allium tuberosum ß $2.50—3.5” pot H124 Parsley, Italian Abundant white flowers in late summer, beautiful edi- H030 Thai H033b Buzz Buttons Acmella oleracea ß H161 Thyme English ble garnish. Flat leaves with fine flavor. Perennial and Curious, olive-shaped 1” yellow flowers on stalks, each reseeds readily. 12–18”h Í∏ÓΩÇ´ with a rust-burgundy “eye” on top. A cluster of them $2.00—2.5” pot ß look like bullseye-painted drumsticks or some weird H042 Chives, German Allium senescens ß H001 Aloe Vera Aloe vera eyeball-on-toothpick hors d’oeuvres. Bronzy stems and Elegant, flat, shiny 12” leaves may be used like chives. Succulent whose juice is used to treat burns, poison foliage. From Brazil, not hardy in Minnesota. 2” spheres of lavender flowers July–September. ivy, and rashes. Bring indoors as a house plant. Syn. Spilanthes oleracea 12–15”h by 24–30’w Í∏Ç Ornamental and perennial. 18–20”h Í∏ÓΩÇ´Â 12–24”h Í∏†Â $3.00—2.5” pot $2.50—3.5” pot $2.00—2.5” pot H034 Catnip Nepeta cataria ß H002a Anise Pimpinella anisum H043 Cilantro Coriandrum sativum Leaves are euphoric for cats. Good for salads and tea, Feathery foliage used fresh in salads and soups while Flowers, leaves, roots, and seed can all be used to vitamin C. Short-lived reseeding perennial. 12–36”h the seeds are used to flavor other cooked foods. flavor a wide variety of foods, especially Mexican and by 12”w Í∏ΩÇ $2.00—2.5” pot Key Umbrella-like clusters of tiny white flowers. Annual. Asian dishes. Popular in salsa. Sow a crop every few 36”h Í∫Ç $2.00—2.5” pot ß Í Full sun H035 Celery, Cutting weeks to keep a fresh supply throughout summer and fall. Seed is coriander. Annual. 24–36”h ÍÇ ∏ Part sun/part shade H002b Artemisia, Silver ß Apium graveolens var. secalinum Afina $1.50—seed packet Ó Artemisia Parfum d’Ethiopia A seasoning celery that does not produce an enlarged Shade H044 Coffee Coffea arabica ß Frilly, velvety, spicy-scented silver foliage on a vigor- stalk. More aromatic and flavorful than regular celery. Shiny leaves on this tender shrub make for a nice Ω ous, tough plant. Not hardy in Minnesota. 18”h by Looks like flat-leafed parsley and packed with big cel- Good for bees container plant to winter indoors. Mature plants pro- 36”w Í $5.00—4” pot ery flavor. Used to flavor soups and stews. Treat as an ı Bird food source annual. 12–18”h ÍÇ $2.50—3.5” pot duce an abundance of jasmine-scented white flowers. ∫ Butterfly-friendly H003a Ashwagandha Withania somnifera Best in filtered sunlight and fast-draining potting soil, H036 Chamomile, German ß ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Greenish white flowers, orange-red ripe fruit on this kept moist. 15–20’ in its African home, smaller here. Ídž small shrub. Used in ayurvedic medicine. Not hardy in Matricaria recutita Over-winter indoors. $2.50—2.5” pot Í Small white and yellow flowers with an apple scent. ç Attractive foliage Minnesota. 36–60”h $5.00—3.5” pot H045 Comfrey Symphytum officinale Ç Flowers make calming tea or bath. Dries well. Good in Culinary H003b Aztec Sweet Herb Lippia dulcis arrangements or potpourri. Annual. 12” spacing. Bell-shaped cream, purple or pink flowers. Fuzzy, ´ Edible flowers Central American plant whose odd half-inch flower 12–18”h Í∏Ç´ $2.00—2.5” pot broad leaves. An important herb in organic gardening, ˝ Ground cover cones, bronzy-purple foliage, and spicy scent make it having many medicinal and fertilizer uses. Comfrey is a H037 Chamomile, Roman ß Â Medicinal an attractive trailing plant. A natural sweetener. Not great “green manure” in a permaculture landscape. ÍÇ Chamaemelum nobile Perennial; aggressive spreader. 24”h Í∏ ˜ Minnesota native hardy in Minnesota. 24–48”h $2.00—2.5” pot $3.00—3.5” pot ‰ Gray-green leaves and miniature white daisies. The Rock garden Basil see box below leaves are thicker than German chamomile. The flow- H046 Coriander, Vietnamese ß ers smell like apples. Originates in northwestern † Bay Laurel Laurus nobilis Persicaria odorata Cold-sensitive: Europe and Northern Ireland. Perennial. 12”h Bay leaf, the well-known seasoning, comes from this The leaf is dark green with a maroon “V” and has a keep above 40°F ÍÇ´Â $2.50—3.5” pot tender tree that can spend the winter as a house plant. strong cilantro-like fragrance and a slightly peppery Ø Certified organic Excellent in tubs or large pots. Small yellow flowers H038 Chervil Anthriscus cerefolium taste. Also known as rau ram, it’s eaten fresh in ¥ Toxic to humans Vietnamese cuisine for salads and raw summer rolls, as bloom in spring. Deer-resistant. Height depends on Tastes like tarragon with a hint of anise. It’s a great ß Í∏†Ç well as in some soups and stews. Moist soil. Tender Saturday restock how many years it is over-wintered. fresh seasoning used in salads, soups, marinades and perennial; won’t go to seed quickly like cilantro. $11.00—1 quart pot: sauces. Sometimes called “gourmet’s parsley.” Reseeds. 24–36”h ∏†Ç $3.00—3.5” pot H031 Green leaves Reseeding annual. 16–18”h Í∏Ç $4.00—3.5” pot

Basil Ocimum ÍΩ∫Ǵ† Even gardeners who don’t cook love basil in their gardens. Great for tea, pesto, salads, and dressings. Remove flowers for best-tasting leaves, leave flowers for bees and butterflies. These annual plants are native to warm Mediterranean climates and will not withstand frost. Water regularly and provide good drainage. Don’t plant outdoors until late May.

Sweet $2.50—3.5” pot (continued): $2.50—4 plants in a pack (continued): $2.50—4 plants in a pack (continued): $1.50—seed packet: H010 Pluto O. basilicum ß—Mild, sweet, small H018 Marseillais Dwarf O. basilicum ß— H025 Spicy Globe O. basilicum ß—The “good H004 Sweet Genovese O. basilicum—Prolific leaves. Roundly compact. 8”h Compact bushy French variety with large basil” of French cuisine. Very short with and popular. Wonderful for pesto, toma- leaves has little yellow and white flowers small leaves, making it a sweet edging H011 Sweet Genovese O. basilicum ß— to dishes, and salads. 24–36”h when in bloom. Perfect for containers. plant 12”h Prolific and popular. Wonderful for 10”h ß $2.50—3.5” pot: pesto, tomato dishes, and salads. H026 Sweet Genovese O. basilicum — Ø ß H005 Ajaka Columnar ß—Tall, shrubby 24–36”h H019 Minette O. basilicum —Delicious, eye- Prolific and popular. Wonderful for basil, more cold tolerant than most. catching basil creating perfect spheres of pesto, tomato dishes, and salads. $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Will keep you supplied with tasty leaves bright green that stay compact and uni- 24–36”h H012 Cinnamon O. basilicum ß—Dark purple form all season.Perfect for edging, minia- well into the fall. 24”h H027 Thai Magic O. basilicum ß—Late flower- flowers and purple stems. Sharp cinna- ture knot gardens, or in containers. 10”h Cardinal O. basilicum ß—Ornamental ing with large leaves. Popular in Thai H006 mon fragrance. Finest tea basil, good in ß enough for your flower garden, but still fruit salads. 12–24”h H020 Mixed Four-Pack —One each of food. Purple bracts and magenta flowers. tasty. Burgundy stems and showy deep Sweet Genovese, Lemon, Spicy Globe, 18–22”h Holy O. sanctum ß—Traditional reli- red-purple bracts. Spicy fragrance. H013 and Thai Siam Queen. ß gious and medicinal significance in H028 Thai, Siam Queen O. basilicum — 24–30”h ç ß South Asia. Purple flowers. Takes part H021 Napoletano O. basilicum —Heirloom Huge green leaves contrast nicely with H007 Dolly O. basilicum ß—Good news for shade. 18”h Í∏ variety from Italy with light green crin- sturdy, purple stems. Outstanding fra- Minnesota gardeners, a densely leaved kled leaves. 36”h grance and flavor: sweet and spicy with Lemon O. basilicum ß—Delicious small- Genovese basil bred to withstand cooler H014 ß anise overtones. Used in Asian cooking. leaf variety combines flavors of lemon H022 Opal O. basilicum —Purple leaves and temperatures. 12–24”h 28–39”h and basil. 12–24”h anise flavor. 12–36”h H008 Envigor O. basilicum ß—Large-leaved ß $3.00—3.5” pot: H015 Lime O. americanum ß—Dark green H023 Oriental Breeze O. basilicum —A basil Genovese basil with an intense flavor. H029 Amethyst Improved O. basilicum ß— leaves with lime fragrance. 12”h bred for cut flower and container use. Bred for vigor and disease-resistance. Very floriferous and fragrant. 4–6” long Darkest purple basil with thick, turned- 24–36”h H016 Magic Michael O. basilicum ß—Purple flower heads are white with purple down leaves like the classic Genovese. bracts and small creamy white flowers. Compact habit, full flavor. 16–20”h Ø H009 Pesto Perpetuo O. basilicum ß— bracts. 12–18”h 12–18”h Variegated leaves, green with a creamy H024 Red Rubin O. basilicum ß—Large-leaved H030 Thai O. basilicum ß—Purple stems and white edge. Does not flower. Columnar H017 Mammoth O. basilicum ß—Very large purple sweet basil. 18–24”h flowers with 2” green leaves. 16–20”h habit. A great culinary basil with a ruffled leaves, especially suitable for Ø slightly lemon flavor. 18–36”h drying or stuffing. Familiar sweet basil flavor. 12–24”h What’s a bract? It’s not a petal or a leaf, but another part of a plant that’s sometimes showier than the flower, BASIL PLANTING TIP: It is a good idea to vary the location where you plant your basil each year. and that’s when we mention it. Here’s a helpful article Basil is susceptible to fungal diseases that accumulate in soil over time. Rotate your crops! about bracts: www.bit.ly/2mu11je www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 7

Lavender Lavandula ÍÇ´ÂΩ Herbs A tender perennial from southern Europe. Very few varieties are fully hardy in Minnesota, but can be wintered indoors or treated as an H047 Culantro Eryngium foetidum ß See also HOPS, page 41 annual. Needs excellent drainage to survive the winter. Very fragrant Mexican and South American native, used in Horseradish and dries beautifully for potpourri. Deer- and rabbit-resistant. Caribbean, Thai, Indian, and Vietnamese cooking. H066 Armoracia rusticana Dries well or can be used fresh like cilantro, with a Spicy root used as a condiment. Provide rich soil for $2.00—2.5” pot: stronger, citrus flavor. Moist soil. Not hardy in the most pungent roots. Does best planted in the H068 Dutch L. x intermedia—Introduced before 1920, this variety has lavender- Minnesota. 12–18”h Í∏dž $2.00—2.5” pot ground; in a smaller garden you might want to contain blue 4” flower spikes that stand above silvery gray foliage. Slightly more it by planting in a pot or tub buried in the ground. Cumin sharpness to the perfume. Flowers July into fall. 36–48”h H048 Cuminum cyminum Perennial. (You’ll find this indoors in the Herbs H069 Lady L. angustifolia ß—Smells good in the garden and in sachets and Its seeds are used in Indian, Mexican, and Cuban cui- section, not outdoors in the Bulbs & Bareroots potpourris. 8–10”h Í∏Ç sine. Small white or pink flower clusters like small section.) 36”h $3.00—bareroot H070 Munstead, smaller pot L. angustifolia ß—English lavender. Excellent Queen Anne’s lace flowers. Reseeding annual. 24”h low-growing variety for lining a path or garden bed. A somewhat hardy ÍÇ H067 Land Seaweed Salsola komarovii ß $2.00—2.5” pot lavender in our climate. 12–18”h Shoreline plant valued in Japan is also known as ß H071 Potpourri White L. angustifolia—Dense white flowers, sometimes with a H049 Curry Plant Helichrysum italicum okahijiki or saltwort. Crunchy, juicy leaves and stems faint blue tone, on sturdy stems. Highly fragrant. 10–14”h Gray foliage and yellow flowers, very fragrant. Use like are rich in nutrients and used for salads, stir-fry, sushi, H072 Yellow L. viridis ◊—Bright yellow-green foliage topped with tightly bay leaves to flavor soups, stews, and marinades, then and steamed foods. Has a salty flavor. Not hardy in compressed yellow flower heads resembling tiny pineapples. A profuse remove before serving. Essential oils are used in Minnesota. 45 days. 6–18”h ÍÇ $2.50—3.5” pot lotions and soaps. Tender perennial. 6–20”h Í∏dž bloomer with a powerful lavender aroma. Vivid coloring contrasts nicely $3.00—4” pot Lavender see box at right with the greenish gray foliage and purple flowers of most other laven- ders. Native to Morocco and southern Portugal. 36”h See also DWARF CURRY PLANT, page 11 H086 Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis ß Dill Anethum graveolens Strong lemon scent and flavor. Small flowers in late $2.50—3.5” pot: ◊ß Leaves and seeds for vinegars, salad dressings, and pick- summer. Makes a refreshing iced tea or seasoning in H073 Big Time Blue L. angustifolia —Early blooming, large purplish les. Excellent for bees, butterflies, and especially swal- breads and desserts. Mulch for winter protection. Self- blue flowers. 24”h Í∏ΩÇ ß lowtail caterpillars. Reseeding annual. 30”h ÍΩ∫Ç seeding perennial. 24”h $2.00—2.5” pot H074 Ellagance Pink L. angustifolia —English lavender with light pink flower ß spikes. 12–24”h $1.50—seed packet: H087a Lemon Bush Corymbia citriodora H075 French L. stoechas ß—Lavender of the French countryside. Upright gray H050 Bouquet—Prized for pickling or using fresh. More pungently lemony than actual lemons. Plant it foliage. 24–36”h $2.00—2.5” pot: near a walkway. Unusual 6” sandpapery, sword-shaped H076 Goodwin Creek Grey ß—Light gray-green foliage with coarse, appeal- H051 Bouquet ß—Prized for pickling or using fresh. bluish foliage ages to silver-green, then becomes attrac- ing texture. Best variety for blooming indoors in winter. 24–36”h tively etched with red for fall. Pink fuzzy stems. Used as ß $2.50—3.5” pot: H077 Jagged L. pinnata buchii —Beautiful feathery foliage. Also called fern- a mosquito repellent. Tree that’s 90’ tall in its native leaf lavender. 36”h H052 Dukat ◊ß—Abundant, delicate foliage for a Australia; over-winter indoors. 36”h Í H078 Munstead, medium pot L. angustifolia ß—English lavender. Excellent longer period of time than most other varieties. $5.00—4” pot low-growing variety for lining a path or garden bed. A somewhat hardy Mellow leaves are great with vegetables and fish. H087b Lemon Grass Cymbopogon citratus ß lavender in our climate. 12–18”h ß H053 Epazote Chenopodium ambrosioides ß Leaves and stalks are used in Asian cooking and in H079 Phenomenal L. x intermedia —Silvery, aromatic foliage with blue-pur- A pungent herb used in Mexican and South American teas. Many medicinal and culinary uses. It is frost-ten- ple blooms. Said to overwinter in our area. Endures hot, humid condi- cooking. Widely used in bean dishes, it is supposed to der and could spend the winter in a sunny window. tions better than most. Grows in an even mound. 24–36”h ß reduce the after effects of eating beans. The concen- Best in a container. 60”h ꠂ $2.00—2.5” pot H080 Provence L. x intermedia —Variety from southern France. Light purple trated oil is a stomach irritant; the cooked leaves are flowers. More moisture tolerant than other varieties. 24–36”h ß ß nutritious. Easy to grow, reseeding annual. 36”h H088a Lemon Mint Monarda citriodora H081 Sweet L. x heterophylla —One of the tallest lavenders, very productive ÍÇ¥ $3.00—4” pot Lemon-scented leaves are delicious and often used in and fragrant. Sturdy, straight stems. 36–48”h ß teas. Showy, tiered pinkish purple flowers are long- H054 Fennel, Bronze lasting in fresh bouquets and dry nicely. Inhale $3.00—3.5” pot: Foeniculum vulgare nigra steamed leaves for colds. Native to Appalachia. H082 Platinum Blonde ß—Gentle blue blossoms and eye-catching greenish Attractive feathery smoky-bronze foliage has a mild fla- Annual. 24–36”h Í∏ΩÇ $2.50—3.5” pot gray leaves with a cream margin. Suited to rock gardens, containers, and ‰ vor. Makes a great container plant, too. Self-seeding edging. 12–18”h Lemon Verbena ß ß hardy biennial. 36–48”h Í∫çÇ H088b Aloysia triphylla H083 Spanish, Madrid Pink L. stoechas —Short flower stalks topped with $4.00—6 plants in a pack Wonderfully fragrant lemony herb. Light green pointed lavender-pink bracts with dark purple flowers. Silver-green foliage. Fennel, Bulbing Foeniculum vulgare azoricum leaves. Great for topiaries. Tender perennial; can be 18–24”h potted and wintered inside. 36”h ͆ H084 Spanish, Madrid Purple L. stoechas ß—Bright purple with bracts in Sweet, anise-like flavor. Bulbous base can be cooked as $2.50—3.5” pot shades of lilac. 18–24”h a vegetable. Leaves and seeds are used to flavor soups, H089 Licorice Herb Tagetes filifolia ß◊ salads, sauces, fish, and cookies. Hardy biennial. $6.00—2.5” pot: A natural sweetener or flavoring, tasting like licorice Separate multiple stems when planting so the bulbs Cynthia Johnson L. angustifolia ß—Silvery, aromatic foliage with blue- Í∫Ç candy. Its tiny, edible white flowers, stems, and frilly H085 are not crowded. purple flowers. Selected by Betty Ann Addison of Rice Creek Gardens for leaves may also be used for licorice tea or just snack- $2.00—2.5” pot: its ability to survive Minnesota winters. Probably the only lavender that ing. Annual; may reseed. 20”h Í´Ç ß will truly grow as a perennial here. 24”h H055 Florence —80–85 days. 24–48”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack $4.00—6 plants in a pack: H090 Lovage Levisticum officinale ß ß H056 Orion —Compact variety. Thick, rounded, Leaves have a strong celery taste and are used to flavor crisp bulbs. Slow bolting with good resistance to soups, stews, casseroles, and an amazing relish. Has tip burn. 80–85 days. 24”h been used as a love charm. Green-yellow flowers in Mint continued Í∏ΩÇ Geranium, Scented Pelargonium umbels. Perennial. 36–72”h $2.50—2.5” pot: $2.50—3.5” pot Colorful flowers and delicious fragrances. Plant where H096 Candymint M. x piperita—Large toothed leaves they are easily touched. Tender perennial you can bring Marjoram, Sweet Origanum majorana with reddish stems. Candymint is most common- indoors for winter; grows well in containers. ÍΩ†¥ A mild, sweet oregano relative. Used in vinegars, ly used in chewing gum, mouthwash, tooth- pastes, and medicines. An ideal culinary herb to $3.00—3.5” pot: soups, and dressings. Add fresh leaves to salads. Good herbal bath. Not hardy in Minnesota. Í∏ΩÇ flavor foods like jellies, candy, meats, salads, H057 Attar of Roses ◊ß—Rose-scented leaves $2.00—2.5” pot: soups, and beverages. Perennial. 12–18”h and pale pink flowers. Trailing. 12–36”h H097 Grapefruit M. aquatica citrata—Large puckered ◊ß H091 Seed-grown ß—18”h ∫ H058 Fragrans —Nutmeg-scented gray-green leaves with the scent of grapefruit. Perennial. 18”h leaves with small white flowers. 12–36”h $2.50—3.5” pot: ß H098 Lime M. aquatica citrata—Bright green leaves with H059 Lady Plymouth —The scent of the crinkly H092 Gold Tips ß—Same flavor as sweet marjoram, a strong lime scent and flavor. Try this in your green and white variegated leaves is variously but close to half of each leaf is bright yellow. 12”h favorite salsa recipe or toss in your next described as rose, citrus, and eucalyptus. You’ll H093 Zaatar ß—Gray-green leaves taste like a margarita. Treat as an annual. 24”h have to smell it for yourself. Clusters of small flow- combination of sweet marjoram, thyme, and Ω H099 Spearmint, Kentucky Colonel M. spicata— ers are pale pink with purple markings. 12–24”h oregano. Not to be confused with za’atar the herb ß Ruffled 3” leaves with a sweet, strong spearmint H060 Lemona —Zesty, citrusy fragrance and pale blend. 4–6”h fragrance and taste. Spikes of small lilac to pink to pink flowers. Try crushing a few leaves in an white flowers in summer. The Kentucky Derby offi- ice-cold lemonade. 14–18”h by 20–30”w H094 Marshmallow Althaea officinalis ß ß cially sanctions this spearmint for its mint julep. H061 Mosquito Plant —The moderate lemon fra- Native to Europe, the leaves and roots of this reliable Perennial. 12–24”h grance is disliked by mosquitoes. Small pinkish medicinal and edible plant have been used for cen- lavender flowers with a darker eye. Also known turies. Beautiful in the garden with white to light pink $2.50—3.5” pot: ß as citronella 24–36”h flowers, it thrives in moderately fertile, well-drained H100 Apple —Fruity flavor and aroma with nuances H062 Orange Fizz ◊ß—Strong orange scent with soil. Perennial. 36–72”h Í∏Ç $2.50—3.5” pot of apple, but less mint flavor. It works best in pink-lavender flowers. 12–36”h fresh, uncooked preparations. Round, slightly H063 Snowflake ß—Rounded leaves with streaks of Mint Mentha toothed leaves and stems are covered in fine white. Distinctive scent. 12–24”h Aromatic and easy. Good for teas and potpourris. The hairs, which explains its nickname, woolly mint. H064 Torento ◊ß—Citrusy ginger scent. Large flowers attract butterflies; however, the flavor changes White to pale pink flowers. One of the tallest lavender flowers marked with deep purple. once flowers appear. Spreads, in some cases aggressive- varieties, so cut it frequently to encourage a Upright. 12–24”h ly. 12” spacing. Í∏ΩÇ´ bushier habit. May be perennial. 16–39”h ß $2.00—2.5” pot: H101 Berries and Cream —Mild, with a fruity H065 Ginger, Culinary ß aroma. May be perennial. 18–24”h H095 Peppermint M. x piperita ß—Refreshing tea, Zingiber officinale Bubba Baba H102 Chocolate M. x piperita ß—Bronzy foliage with a iced or hot. Good in fruit salads. Easily dried for Spearmint Best known for the spice that is produced from the chocolate scent. Perennial. 24”h year-round use. Perennial. 24”h ß grated, chopped, or powdered root of the plant. H103 Corsican M. requienii —Creeper good in rock Harvest when the narrow leaves and the stalk wither, gardens, miniature gardens, and along paths. but before frost. Prefers heat, humidity, filtered sun- Tolerates light foot traffic. May be perennial. 1”h light, and rich, moist soil (not water-logged). Tender perennial that can be over-wintered as a houseplant. 24–48”h ∏dž $10.00—5” pot MINT CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 8 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

We accept cash, checks, Amex, Herbs Visa, MasterCard, & Discover Key Mint continued from page 7 Oregano Origanum vulgare H128 Roselle Hibiscus sabdariffa ß Í Full sun $2.50—3.5” pot (continued): Essential for Italian and Greek cooking. Leaves can be Native to West Africa and grown for the plump red ∏ Part sun/part shade H104 Ginger ß—Spicy ginger-scented mint with green used fresh or dried in tomato sauces, soups, meat, fish, coverings around its seedpods. As days shorten, the Í∏Ω∫ÇÂ Ó Shade leaves striped with gold. May be perennial. and salads. plant produces 3” white to pale yellow flowers with 18–24”h $2.50—3.5” pot: dark red centers. After the seedpods start to form, har- H105 Mojito M. x villosa ß—You could use spearmint ß vest the pod coverings, remove the seedpods inside, Ω Attractive to bees H115 Greek O. vulgare hirtum —The most flavorful in your Cuban mojito, but this is the real deal. oregano, according to herb aficionados. Perennial. and use them to make a refreshingly zingy tea. ı Bird food source The flavor is mild and warm, rather than pungent 12–36”h Ø Seedpod coverings are also used to make jam and cran- ∫ Butterfly-friendly and sweet. Treat as an annual. 18–24”h H116 Hot and Spicy ß—Strong flavor. Treat as an berry-like sauces, and many other foods worldwide. ˙ Hummingbird-friendly H106 Orange M. aquatica citrata ß—Dark green, round annual. 18–24”h The growing tips and leaves are a tangy addition to sal- leaves tinged with purple. Purple flowers. Lemon H117 Variegated ß—Fine-leafed variety, green with a ads, stir-fries, and soups. Because of our short growing season, you may need to bring the plant inside for the ç Attractive foliage scent when crushed, and slight orange flavor. wide white margin. Pleasing, mild flavor and Ç Makes good tea. Perennial. 24”h visually interesting. Perennial. 12–24”h ç seedpod coverings to ripen completely. Tender perenni- Culinary ß al; we are not sure if it can be over-wintered indoors or ´ H107 Pineapple M. suaveolens variegata —Variegated Edible flowers leaves with a fruity scent. Perennial. 24–36”h Oregano, Cuban Plectranthus amboinicus not. 48–84”h ÍΩ†Ç $2.50—3.5” pot ˝ Ground cover $3.00—3.5” pot: Used in many parts of the world, including the Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis  Medicinal ß Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and South America in soups, H108 Peppermint M. x piperita —Refreshing tea, Enhances many meat and veggie dishes, vinegars, and ˜ Minnesota native iced or hot. Good in fruit salads. Easily dried for stews, salads, beans, and meat dishes. Makes a good substitute for sage in dressings; oregano-scented. Not dressings. Use for a refreshing bath or hair rinse. Likes ‰ Rock garden year-round use. Perennial. 24”h Ø hardy in Minnesota. Í∏Ç poor soil, not too much water, and hot sun. Suitable $6.00—4 plants in a pack: for bonsai. Deer-resistant. Tender shrub; to over-winter † Cold-sensitive: $2.50—3.5” pot: indoors, keep it potted during the summer and place in H109 Wild Mint M. arvensis—Perennial that prefers ß keep above 40°F moist conditions. Blooms July–September. Used H118 Green —Succulent, aromatic, fuzzy leaves. a south or west window in fall. Do not overwater. Drought-tolerant. 12–18”h ÍΩÇ ¥ Toxic to humans in teas and desserts. Minnesota seed source. Small deep blue flowers in winter. ˜ H119 Variegated P. amboinicus variegatus ß—Large, fur- ß Saturday restock 6–24”h $2.00—2.5” pot: ry leaves with white margins. Also a great foliage ß See also MINT, MOUNTAIN, page 54 plant for container combinations. 24”h ç H129 Seed-grown —12”h ß $2.50—2.5” pot: H111 Mixed Herbs H120 Oregano, Mexican ß Sage, thyme, oregano, and basil H130 Golden Rain—Young foliage is yellow-green on a Poliomintha longiflora nice upright plant. Dark violet flowers. 6–24”h Classic cooking companions. ÍÇ Shrub-like plant with pale green leaves and a unique $2.50—3.5” pot: $2.50—4 plants in a pack peppery flavor. Grows large quickly. Deer-resistant H131 Barbeque ß—Upright, perfect for topiary and H112 Mushroom Plant Rungia klossii ß with light pink tubular flowers, beloved of humming- making barbeque skewers. Small pale blue flow- birds. Tender perennial that can be over-wintered Glossy, oval leaves with a mushroom flavor that inten- ers from mid- to late spring. Large needles. indoors. Drought-tolerant. 36”h Í˙Ç sifies with cooking. Leaves can be eaten raw. If cooked, 24–48”h $2.50—3.5” pot add leaves at the end. Blue flowers. Treat as an annual. Creeping ß—Low growing. 6”h ÍÇ ß H132 16–24”h $2.50—3.5” pot H121 Papalo H133 Gorizia ß—Robust rosemary with white-backed subsp. H113 Nettles, Stinging Urtica dioica Porophyllum ruderale macrocephalum leaves. Large light lavender-blue flowers in An ancient Mexican herb with oval, scalloped leaves. spring. 48”h Popular in European, south Asian, and Native American Like a super cilantro, it has a complex, piquant flavor. Shady Acres ß—One-inch dark green leaves. cooking. Pick and handle with gloves before cooking. H134 Unlike cilantro, it retains its flavor after drying. Good Upright plant, introduced in 1999 by Theresa Early spring sprouts of this perennial vegetable are one in soups, salads, tacos, beans, and meats. Annual. 36”h Mieseler of Shady Acres Herb Farm in Chaska. of the tastiest and most nutritious greens you could ÍÇ $2.00—2.5” pot Pinch to encourage branching. 48”h grow. The tender leaves at the top of the stem can be Spice Island ß—Pungently flavored. Upright harvested throughout summer and eaten fresh in salads. H135 Parsley, Curly Petroselinum hortense habit. Good for topiaries. 24–36”h Serrated green leaves are rich in vitamins A, C, iron, Quintessential garnish, chock-full of vitamins. Tuscan Blue ß—Upright plant with slightly potassium, manganese, and calcium. Cooking removes H136 Promotes healthy skin. Can be chewed to freshen glossy foliage. 36”h the sting from older leaves (and they really do sting if breath (not just for humans; add it to your dog’s food, $8.00—1 gal. pot: rubbed the wrong way). Dried leaves can be used to too). You can dig one up in the fall and pot it for fresh Get a head start ß—Same as H129 but an older make tea. Spreading native perennial, so give it room. greens in the winter. Biennial. 12”h Í∏∫Ç H137 Anoka County, Minn. source. 36–72”h by 48”w plant in a large pot. 12”h Í∏∫ǘ¥ $1.00—2” pot $2.50—3.5” pot: H122 Organic ßØ Sage Salvia officinalis Olive Herb ß◊ H114a Santolina viridis $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Used in poultry stuffing, sausage, salads, egg dishes, breads, and vegetable dishes. Also used to freshen Narrow, delicate bright green leaves with intense pick- H123 In a 4 pack ß led olive aroma and flavor, densely packed along the breath. Spread the dried leaves among linens to dis- stems. Use the leaves to flavor salads, pasta, and pesto. Parsley, Italian Petroselinum hortense courage insects. Deer- and rabbit-resistant. Drought- Small yellow button-like flowers rise above the com- Same as curly parsley, but with flat leaves. Biennial. tolerant. Perennial, but not reliable here. Excellent as a pact, mounded plant in summer and are easily dried. Í∏∫Ç potted summer herb; over-winter inside in a sunny Attractive and undemanding, tolerates poor soil and window or under lights. Rarely flowers, but when it $2.50—3.5” pot: drought. Do not over-water. Deer-resistant. Tender does, the blooms are rose to violet. ÍΩ∫˙Ç H124 Øß—12–18”h woody perennial that you can bring indoors for the H125 Rialto ◊ß—A new variety of parsley with a $2.50—3.5” pot: winter. 12”h (in one season, 24”h once over-wintered) H138 Berggarten ß—Broad leaves with silver accents, ÍΩ∫Çç lemony taste. 18–20”h $2.00—2.5” pot ornamental. Good flavor. 18”h ç $2.50—4 plants in a pack: ◊ß H114b Onion, Wild Allium canadense ß◊ ß H139 Growers Friend —Velvety silver-green H126 In a 4 pack —12–18”h foliage with a slightly citrusy fragrance. 16”h All parts are edible, from the underground bulbs to the ß H140 Icterina ß—Gold and green foliage. Compact thin leaves, and from the pinkish white flowers to the H127 Patchouli Pogostemon heyneanus and decorative, great for containers. 12–15”h ç bulblets that top the stems in summer. Use the stems Tropical native of the East Indies. Used for the H141 Purple ß—Purple-tinged leaves and bluish pur- like chives, or the entire plant. The flavor is somewhere fragrance of the dried leaves. Not hardy in Minnesota. ple flowers, lovely in containers. 24–36”h ç between onion and garlic. Damp soil; good for rain gar- 12”h ͆ $2.50—3.5” pot H142 Tricolor ß—Green, pink, and white foliage. Very dens. Native and perennial. Seed from Howard County, attractive. 15”h ç Iowa. 18”h ÍΩǘ $2.50—3.5” pot H143 Sage, Bee Salvia apiana ß Aromatic white flowers. Used as incense. Also called Í∏Ó white sage, it can take up to three years to reach The Mysteries of Sun, Part Sun, Shade mature size. A tender perennial that can be over-win- Our plant listings give the light conditions needed by each plant using just three symbols: sun, part sun, and shade. tered indoors. 24–48”h ÍΩÇ $2.50—3.5” pot Sometimes a special requirement will be noted in the description. Be aware that there is no absolute definition of these H144 Sage, Lavender Salvia lavandulifolia ß terms and that your plants and the light in various areas of your yard are things to learn about from experience. Silver foliage with lavender fragrance and blue to vio- let-blue flowers. Needs a dry location and winter Each of the three symbols can mean any of the following: mulch. Syn. S. hispanorum. 12–18”h Í∏∫˙Ç $2.00—2.5” pot Sun Part sun/part shade Shade Sage, Pineapple Salvia elegans Sweet pineapple scent and yellow-green foliage. Use Full sun = direct sun from dawn to Part sun = four to six hours of direct Shade = less than four hours of direct fresh in fruit salads and other foods; dried for tea and sunset sun, preferably midday and afternoon sun potpourri. A tender perennial, not hardy in Minnesota. ÍΩ∫˙ÇÂç Sun = six or more hours of direct sun sun Indirect sun or bright shade = only $2.50—3.5” pot: (some sun plants actually appreciate Half shade = a total of four to five reflected, indirect light all day, such as H145 Honey Melon ◊ß—Edible, tubular red flow- afternoon shade) hours of shade with periods of sun and the north side of walls or fences; open ers begin blooming in early summer. Foliage has Light shade = two to three hours periods of shade. It is more direct sun to the sky, but no direct sun been described as smelling like melon, tangerine, midday protected from direct sun than many shade plants can tolerate. Full, dense, heavy, or deep shade anise, or pineapple. 24”h H146 Pineapple ß—Red flowers in fall. 48”h ç Open or high shade = lots of Part shade = some morning sun, but = little or no direct sun at any time, filtered light reaches the plant through midday and afternoon shade such as the shade under raised decks tall trees or large trees with dense foliage www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 9

Plant widths are similar to their heights Herbs unless noted otherwise. Sage, Pineapple continued Sorrel Rumex Thyme Thymus vulgaris $5.00—5.25” pot: Great in creamy soups and salads as well as egg, fish, Easy-to-grow, bushy perennial with small leaves. Good H147 Golden Delicious ß—Fragrant, brilliant char- or potato dishes. Mildly toxic if eaten in large in a pot. Ornamental as well as culinary and makes a treuse foliage. Red flowers in very late fall, but quantities. ÍÇ¥ soothing tea. Used medicinally for sore throats and ÍΩ∫Ç the gorgeous foliage is wonderful even without $2.00—2.5” pot: coughs. blooms. 24”h H153 Common R. acetosa ß—Early season greens with $2.00—2.5” pot: ß H148 Savory, Summer Satureja hortensis ß tangy lemon flavor. Long-lived perennial that can H159 English —6”h sustain frequent and severe cutting. 24”h ∫ Mildly peppery leaves used fresh or dried for sauces, $2.50—3.5” pot: ß stuffings, soups, lentils, and beans. Favored in $5.00—4” pot: H160 English Miniature —Very tiny leaves. Forms a ß Mediterranean cooking. Makes a nice tea. Annual. H154 Red R. sanguineus —Ornamental and edible thick, spreading patch. 1–3”h ß Ø 18”h Í∏ΩÇ $2.00—2.5” pot foliage with dark red veins and red seedheads. H161 English, organic —10”h Try it in a mixed container. Lovely in a position in H162 French (also known as Summer) ß—10”h H149 Savory, Winter Satureja montana ß which light shines through it. May be short-lived H163 Gold Lemon T. citriodorus ß—Yellow margins Peppery leaves used for sauces, stuffings, soups, stews, but often reseeds. Also called bloody dock. 15”h and lemon scent. 6”h lentils, and bean dishes, especially in North Africa. ∫ H164 Lemon T. citriodorus ß—Lemon scent. 12”h Í∏ΩÇ ß Makes a nice tea. Perennial. 18”h Spikenard, American H165 Lime T. citriodorus —Pink flowers, citrus scent. $2.00—2.5” pot H155 Aralia racemosa 6–12”h H150 Self-Heal Prunella vulgaris ß Stately white plumes in summer followed by clusters H166 Silver King T. citriodorus ß—Cream margins and of black berries. Roots were used in root beer. A great Charming violet flowers all summer. Perennial and citrus scent. 4–8”h landscape plant, too. Perennial subshrub. 36–60”h native member of the mint family. Will seed in a natu- Í∏ See MORE THYME, pages 10 and 31 Í∏˜ $8.00—1 quart pot ral lawn. Horticultural seed source. 8”h Tong Ho ß $2.00—2.5” pot H156 Stevia Stevia rebaudiana ß H167 Chrysanthemum coronarium Delicious and aromatic, the leaves are great for salads, Sweeter than sugar! The South American herb used as Shiso Perilla frutescens stir-fries, and soups. An old-fashioned garden plant a sugar replacement. Treat as an annual. 12”h Leaves with crimped edges are used in Asian cuisines from Europe, its popularity has spread throughout Í∏dž $2.50—3.5” pot in sushi, spring rolls, sauces, salads, and stir-fries. Asia as well. Leaves are best when harvested young; Reseeding annual; seedlings emerge in June. H157 Tarragon, French ß cut back for a second crop. Annual. 12–24”h ∏Ç¥ Í∏çdž Artemisia dracunculus $4.00—4 plants in a pack $2.50—3.5” pot: Strong licorice-flavored herb. Great for flavored vinegar H168 Vanilla Grass Anthoxanthum odoratum H151 Vietnamese, Tia To ß—The taste of this green or used fresh with chicken, carrots, and omelettes. Great for potpourri. A European bunchgrass that will and purple shiso is variously described as mint- Perennial, but can be potted in late fall for winter win- establish readily in areas of poor fertility. The scent of basil, curry-like, and a combination of cumin, dowsill use. 36”h Ídž $2.50—3.5” pot this grass made it popular as bedding straw. Widely cilantro, and parsley with a hint of cinnamon. H158 Tarragon, Mexican Tagetes lucida ß naturalized in North America. Perennial and spreading. Try it for yourself! 18–24”h 12–24”h Í $2.50—2.5” pot With the sweetness of licorice, this handsome tender $4.00—4 plants in a pack: perennial is like a milder French tarragon. Annual; H170 Vietnamese Balm Elsholtzia ciliata H152 Red P. frutescens crispa ß—Cinnamon-scented won’t reseed in Minnesota. 36”h ÍΩ∫´Ç In Vietnamese cuisine, this lemony herb is called rau with ornamental, ruffled purplish red leaves. $2.50—3.5” pot kinh gioi and is among the leafy herbs served with 24–36”h soups and grilled meats. Pale purple flowers bloom in flat spikes in fall. Spreads by both seed and rhizomes. Treat as an annual. 24”h ÍÇ $2.50—3.5” pot A Protest Against Neonics By Keira, a Friends School of Minnesota 7th grader A Note from Mr. Yuk t a farm in Canada, 37 million honeybees were found dead because of We mark some plants in the catalog with a Mr. Yuk sign. These neonicotinoids, one of many chemicals found in pesticides that can kill Ω are plants known to be toxic to humans in some way. We do honeybees. Bees are so important to our ecosystem. Bees pollinate plants, this because we care about your health, but the issue is com- A plex, so please read the full-length article about this on our and plants provide 98 percent of our oxygen. Look for this There are a few ways we can help and protect bees. One, we should stop using bee symbol in website, www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/poisonous-plants. neonicotinoids. Two, we should plant bee-friendly plants. Finally, we should edu- the plant There are, however, a few plants in the sale that are cate ourselves about bees. The more people know, the less scared of bees they are. listings to find particularly poisonous, capable of causing serious illness There are lots of people and websites telling growers not to use neonicotinoids. plants that or death to humans: Neonicotinoids are actually bad for bees. They impair their larval development, are good for communication, foraging behavior, and homing ability. Usually, after a while, the bees bees get sick and die. In recent studies, neonicotinoids are showing a negative Common Botanical Catalog impact on humans. Studies have shown that they are affecting human and animal nervous name name numbers systems. They especially can affect unborn babies and their development. Angel’s Trumpet Datura A055–057 One thing you can do to help bees is plant bee-friendly plants, using the bee symbols Ω Castor Bean Ricinus A110–112 throughout the catalog. Also, leave most of your flowering weeds until prime bee season is over Foxglove Digitalis P211–216 (usually in the summer). Then you can weed Monkshood Aconitum P433–435 your lawn, or trim your bushes. Flowering Our policy on neonic pesticides weeds—including dandelions— provide nectar Friends School Plant Sale is committed to doing for bees and their hives. everything we can to bring you plants grown with- Many people don’t like bees because they It is generally a bad idea to chew on ANY plant that is not clear- out the systemic pesticides called neonicotinoids. ly for human consumption, Mr. Yuk sticker or no. We get expert sting. However, if you learn more about bees, Until neonics are banned, we will continue to ask ¥ advice on this issue, but individuals vary, and experts do not they will seem less scary. There are community about neonic exposure in the plants that we order, know everything. classes about everything. If there are none particularly new plants from new growers, and to about bees, check your food co-op, refuse to sell any plant we have concerns about. What about medicinal plants?  colleges/universities or bee advocates for class- Because neonics stay in plants and soil over time es. If taking a class isn’t your preference, you Never assume that a medicinal plant is safe or nontoxic. Many and the nursery business and growing practices are highly poisonous plants or plant parts contain medicinal com- can do some research on you own. Also, you complex, we cannot absolutely guarantee that every pounds that are extracted from them in specific ways. could do a beekeeping class, which teaches plant at the sale is free of neonics. We can, about bees and their habits, and also what Several of the highly toxic plants listed above are also medicinal makes them angry. however, guarantee that we have done the (Angel’s Trumpet, Castor Bean, Foxglove). Friends School Plant After reading this, I hope you realize the necessary background research, and that we will Sale does not recommend the use of any plant marked as importance of not using neonicotinoids. Also, never knowingly sell you a plant that has been medicinal for self-medication or treatment of others. I hope you learned a little about what you can neonic-exposed. If you want to learn more about poisonous plants, read this do to help the bees. Remember, some things • For a more in-depth look at how we research full-length article on our website: you can do to help bees are to plant a bee- the sources of plants we sell, see www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/poisonous-plants friendly garden, and keep your weeds through www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/neonics. prime bee season. Finally, learning about bees is • Find out more about gardening for bees at Another article by Mr. Yuk about responsible gardening can be interesting, and will help diminish fear of them. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/bees found at www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/responsible-gardening I hope you realize the importance of not • If you’d like to find out more about our efforts, using neonicotinoids. Remember, whenever you email [email protected] or talk think of using neonicotinoid, think of the with us at the Info Desk during the plant sale. 37 million bees that died in Canada. 10 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Miniatures & Succulents Key Pinks, Miniature continued M026 Thyme, Miniature ß Í Full sun Perennials $5.00—4 plants in a pack: Thymus minus Tot ∏ Part sun/part shade M013 Tiny Rubies D. gratianopolitanus ß—Blue-gray Tiny creeping thyme with purple-pink flowers in June. Ó Shade Arborvitae, Miniature Thuja occidentalis foliage and long-lasting light pink flowers. Tough enough for a garden path, cute enough for a Withstands light foot traffic. Re-blooms. Easy. trough. 2”h by 8”w Í $5.00—4 plants in a pack Evergreens tolerant of clay soil and air pollution. The 6–12”h Ω Attractive to bees original species is a native plant in Minnesota. Protect M027 Thyme, Woolly ß ¥ ı Bird food source from rabbits in winter. 12”h Rock Rose, Turkish Rosularia Thymus pseudolanuginosus ∫ Butterfly-friendly $6.00—1 quart pot: From the mountains of Turkey, densely packed rosettes Ground-hugging perennial, good for planting in ß ˙ Hummingbird-friendly M001 Cutie —Very short with a neat globe shape. of succulent leaves. Good for filling the spaces between crevices, draping down walls, and growing between A North Star introduction. larger plants. Gritty, well-drained soil. ͉ pavers. Pink flowers. Smells great to walk on but it ÍΩÇ˝ ‰ ç Attractive foliage $11.00—5.25” pot: $3.00—2.5” pot: won’t take heavy traffic. 1–3”h by 12–18”w $2.50—3.5” pot Ç Culinary M002 Anna’s Magic Ball—Bright yellow charmer with M014 R. chrysantha—Tiny blue-green rosettes with yellow flowers on stalks in summer. 3–6”h Veronica, Creeping Veronica ´ Edible flowers a neat, globe-shaped habit. ˝ M015 R. muratdaghensis—Cream to yellow flowers Tough, small-scale creepers that can take light foot Ground cover M003 Bellflower, Dwarf on short spikes in summer. 3–6”h by 10”w traffic. Í∏∫˝‰  Medicinal Campanula garganica Dickson’s Gold M016 R. serpentinica—Green rosettes blush red in $3.00—2.5” pot: ˜ summer. 3–4”h Minnesota native Chartreuse foliage with small blue blossoms. Great for M028 Thyme-Leaf V. oltensis ◊—Blue-purple flow- ‰ Rock garden alpine-style rock gardens. Compact. Blooms May–July. Rockfoil, Mossy x ers in spring. A crack-filler that’s drought-toler- 4–6”h by 8–10”w Í∏‰ $6.00—4.5” pot Saxifraga arendsii A welcome addition to your alpine or rock garden. ant. Wants excellent drainage. 1”h by 12–24”w † Cold-sensitive: M004 Brass Buttons Tiny, cupped flowers bloom in spring and early sum- $11.00—6 plants in a pack: keep above 40°F Leptinella squalida Platt’s Black mer. The rest of the season the densely packed, crinkly M029 Tidal Pool ß—Carpet of small, vivid blue-violet ¥ Toxic to humans A cute plant from New Zealand with bronze-black leaves resemble a thick green carpet. Also known as flowers with forked white centers. Blooms mid- ß Saturday restock leaves like tiny ferns or feathers and dark button flow- mossy saxifrage. Í∏˝‰ to late spring on a dense mat of bright green ers. Darkest foliage in full sun. Use around stepping $3.00—3.5” pot: leaves tinged with silver. 3”h by 30”w ß stones and as a groundcover. Prefers a rich acidic soil, M017 Purple Robe ß—Tufting soft, mossy plants with M030 Turkish V. liwanensis —Round, glossy leaves regular moisture, and occasional fertilizer. tiny pinkish red flowers on 8” stems, May–June. and spikes of abundant tiny blue flowers in 1–2”h by 12”w Í∏˝‰ $3.00—2.5” pot Excellent on walls. 4”h by 10–12”w spring. Drought-resistant plants form a thick ß◊ green carpet you can even mow after flowering. M005 Candytuft $6.00—4.5” pot: Try planting with spring bulbs. 1–2”h by 18”w Iberis sempervirens Alexander’s White M018 Rocco Red ◊ß—Pinkish red and pink flow- Neat mounds of attractive narrow leaves with clusters ers with yellow and chartreuse centers. 3–5”h by of spring-blooming white flowers. Nice as edging or 12–18”w Tender Perennials cascading over rocks and walls or surrounding spring M019 Sandwort Arenaria ledebouriana bulbs. Well-drained soil. A winter mulch is recom- Mossy clumps spread outward. Small narrow leaves Minnesota winters are outside the mended. 8–10”h Í∏ $11.00—6 plants in a pack and a few tiny white flowers. When not in bloom, it comfort zone of these nonhardy perennials, M006 Hen and Chicks, Chinese looks like a miniature mounding conifer. Prefers morn- Í∏˝‰ so bring them inside until next spring or Orostachys spinosa ing sun and afternoon shade. 6”h $2.00—2.5” pot Grown for the fascinating symmetry of its rosettes of treat them as annuals. gray leaves, which send out new rosettes in summer. Sea Thrift Armeria Greenish yellow flowers follow in August–September. Rock garden plants that double as evergreen shrubs in Aeonium Aeonium Needs a well-drained site. 3”h ͉ $3.00—2.5” pot the miniature garden. Í∏ Forms a rosette of succulent leaves on a stem, resem- $2.00—2.5” pot: bling a miniature palm tree. Heights given are for Hen and Chicks, Mini Jovibarba M020 Sea Pink A. juncea ß—From the rocky regions of plants that have been over-wintered for several years; Among the tiniest of the hen and chicks. Ideal for dish annual growth is 4–6” per year. Happy in a sunny win- the south of France, pink half-inch flowers on 6” † garden, trough, bonsai accent, crevice garden, model stems in May and June. 3–4”h by 8”w ‰ dow all winter. railroad. These multiply by splitting or by “chicks” $5.00—3.5” pot: between their leaves. Need a well-drained site. Í $5.00—4” pot: M021 Juniper-Leaved A. juniperifolia ß—Half-inch M031 Garnet—Rose to dark red rosettes with some $2.00—2.5” pot: green. 24–48”h Í ◊ pink double flowers on short stems over a dense ß M007 J. heuffelii —Grown for foliage color, these cushion of gray-green, needle-like leaves. 2–4”h M032 Kiwi —Rosettes are pale yellow in the center, 3” rosettes can be various shades and patterns of by 4–6”w with green middles and pinkish red edges. Small burgundy and green. Some are waxy, some are yellow flowers may bloom in the summer, but it’s velvety. An alpine from the mountains of eastern M022 Solomon’s Seal, Dwarf the variegated leaves you really want. 24–36”h ∏ Europe. Some light shade is welcome. 2–3”h ‰ Polygonatum humile ß M033 Aloe, Fancy Aloe M008 J. hirta —Each rosette is 1–2.5” across. The Lovely woodland creeper from Japan with glossy, pleat- Your choice of varieties. Desert natives with long, “chicks” are held above the plant on little stems ed leaves on arching stems. Greenish white flowers thick, spiked leaves. Well-drained soil. Excellent in until they detach and roll across the garden. dangle from the leaf attachments late spring into early containers or as a houseplant. Heights vary. Í∏ Greenish white to pale yellow flowers. Native to summer, becoming globular black fruit in late summer. the southwestern Alps. 1–2”h $3.00—2.5” pot Easy to grow; persists through winter. 6–8”h ß M009 J. hirta subsp. arenaria—Charming succulent ∏ÓΩ‰ $5.00—3.5” pot M034 Artillery Plant Pilea microphylla with six-petaled greenish yellow flowers. The Teensy, delicate-looking, succulent leaves on arching leaves are the main attraction, resembling tiny Stonecrop, Miniature Hardy Sedum stems. Tiny greenish flowers may bloom for you and artichokes. Cut in half to propagate, unlike most Perennial succulents with interesting leaves. These shoot pollen. When indoors, prefers humidity and hen and chicks varieties. 2–3”h ˝‰ varieties have the smallest leaves and lowest profiles. bright indirect light. From south of the border and way Ω∫罉¥ ∏ M010 Miniature Shrubs, Assorted south of the border. 8–12”h $5.00—4” pot The trees of the miniature garden. Plants are sold indi- $3.00—2.5” pot: M035 Baby Jump Up Mecardonia Gold Dust ß Low S. grisebachii—Tiny, bead-like leaves turn vidually. Selection may include arborvitae, barberry, M023 Add some sizzle to your containers. Petite, bright yel- deep red in summer. Yellow flowers. 2”h by boxwood, flowering cherry, false cypress, juniper, lilac, low flowers cover this trailing plant from May to 6–10”w pine, spirea, or spruce. $9.00—4” deep pot October. Very heat-tolerant. 2–5”h by 16”w Í M024 Tiny S. requieni—This indestructable ground - M011 Moss, Irish ß◊ $5.00—4” pot cover forms an evergreen mat of tiny leaves Baby Tears ß Sagina subulata Select covered in yellow-white flowers in early summer. M036 Soleirolia soleirolii Round, quarter-inch leaves and tiny white flowers on a Selected for uniform tight growth to make a green car- 1”h by 8–12”w mat-forming creeper, often grown around the base of Sea Pink pet. Tiny white flowers. Useful for walkways and diffi- $11.00—6 plants in a pack: other moisture-loving plants, in fairy gardens, or as cult bare spots because it tolerates foot traffic. 1–3”h ß M025 Dwarf S. humifusum —Creeping stems bearing houseplants. Dislikes drying out. 1”h by 12”w ∏ by 12”w ∏Ó $2.00—2.5” pot light rosettes of tightly overlapped green leaves, $5.00—4” pot Pinks, Miniature Dianthus aging to red. Bright yellow flowers are the size of Cactus, Feather ß the leaf rosettes. Very sweet. 1”h by 12”w M037 Dense cushion-formers Í∏˝‰¥ Mammillaria plumosa $2.00—2.5” pot: Masses of soft white feathery spines make this one of M012 Alpine D. alpinus—Narrow leaves with fragrant the friendliest and most beautiful cactus plants. White deep pink to crimson or salmon 1.5” flowers. flowers with strong sweet scent. Low, dense mounds. 3–4”h 6”h by 16”w Í $3.00—2.5” pot

OTHER MINIATURE PLANTS AT THE SALE Shrubs Unusual Arborvitae, S006, S015, Baobab, U057 These plants will be Herbs Perennials S020a Daphne, U007 located elsewhere Basil, Minette, H019 Creeping Thyme, Boxwood, S041 Double Rue Anemone, on the sales floor. Corsican Mint, H103 P569–573 Ginkgo, S085 U052 Rosemary, H130, H132 Dwarf Meadow Rue, Annuals Heather, S088 Rock Clematis, U005 Thyme, H160, H166 P427 Japanese Spirea, S215, Silver Rockfoil, U051 Alyssum, A045–049 Hosta, P259, P274, P276 S216 Mexican Heather, A323 Natives Bring your own wagon… Moneywort, P432 Ratstripper, S161 Polka Dot Plant, A405, Rue Anemone, N166 Sea Thrift, P522, P523 Rose, S198, S204 you’ll be glad you did! A406 Smaller ferns, page 54 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 11 Miniatures & Succulents M039 Cactus, Mistletoe Rhipsalis pilocarpa Echeveria Echeveria M071 Moujean Tea Nashia inaguinsis About Succulents In winter and early spring, the plant resembles cascad- Succulent rosettes in a range of colors, shapes, and tex- Wonderfully fragrant. Not only do the flowers have an ing fireworks: the fragrant flowers look like tiny explo- tures. Native to Mexico. Í∏ç¥ intense jasmine perfume, but the leaves, when Succulents are fleshy- sions of white with touches of pink. Small dark red $3.00—2.5” pot: crushed, have a spicy aroma of citrus, honey, and vanil- leaved plants that fruits follow. This unusual, long-lived, tree-dwelling M057 Assorted—Your choice of interesting varieties. la. Keep it warm and well-drained, but do not let it dry store water and so cactus is rare in its native Brazilian jungles, but an easy out. Native to the Bahamas and the eastern Caribbean. houseplant. It gradually forms a hanging mop of cylin- $3.00—3.5” pot: Suitable in a miniature garden in its first years, as a are adapted to dry, ß drical branching stems covered with fine white bristles. M058 Perle von Nurnberg —Resembles pink and houseplant or for bonsai. Also called pineapple verbe- well-drained gray roses. 9”h Í∏† With a few hours of sun, the stems will color up, na. 48–84”h $3.00—2.5” pot conditions and becoming red or purple. 10–20”h ∏ $5.00—4” pot $8.00—6” pot: M072 Ocotillo Fouquieria splendens ◊ M059 Silver Spoons ß—Orange flowers early summer containers. M043 Cactus, Smooth Nopalea cochenillifera Southwestern desert shrubs with red 1” trumpets in through late fall. Got lots of comments in our Some are winter- Smooth, paddle-shaped pads that cluster in every State Fair garden. Rosette-forming succulents clusters on long, straight, thorny branches. It can be up direction. They appear to have no spines, but do have with silver leaves. 9”h to 20’ tall where it’s native. Tell us how yours does in a hardy. The ones listed Í tiny ones, so watch out. Red flowers winter to early container. $3.00—2.5” pot under Tender spring. Makes a curious and spectacular ornamental M060a Fig, Creeping Ficus pumila M073 Pearlwort Minuartia verna with its multiple “ears.” Grown for thousands of years Perennials are not, Vining with small green leaves. One of the ivies of the Cute mat of narrow leaves and tiny white flowers. as a fruit crop, and its tender young pads are also eat- Í∏ç miniature garden. 1–3”h by 36”w Creeping, mossy foliage. Useful for walkways and diffi- but can be over- en. Gigantic where hardy, it is easy to grow in a con- $5.00—4” pot cult bare spots because it tolerates foot traffic. May wintered indoors in tainer and bring inside for our winters. Propagates M060b Geranium, Cy’s Sunburst Pelargonium survive the winter outdoors. Previously listed as Irish readily. 72”h ÍÇ $6.00—4.5” pot a sunny window or Crinkly gold leaves in spring, turning to bright green moss. 3–5”h by 12”w ˝‰ $3.00—2.5” pot M044 Cactus, Thimble ß◊ with gold edges. Pale pink to lavender flowers. Lemon- under grow lights. M074 Prickly Pear, Burbank’s Spineless Mammillaria gracilis scented. A dense upright plant, perfect as a house When you bring them plant or small topiary. Tender perennial you can bring Opuntia ficus-indica Branching, clustered green cylinders are so densely outdoors in May, let indoors for winter; grows well in containers. Íç A nearly spineless, shrubby cactus with branches bear- coated with white spines they look covered with spider $5.00—4” pot ing many thick, oblong bluish green 12” pads. Orange- them gradually adjust webs. Bell-shaped pale yellow flowers. Forms a round- ◊ yellow 4” flowers in spring and early summer at the ed clump. 4–6”h by 12–15”w $2.50—2.5” pot M061 Green Carpet to higher light levels. Herniaria glabra Sea Foam tips of the pads, followed by edible, pear-shaped fleshy reddish purple fruits (tunas) whose taste has been Heights are approxi- Coleus, Miniature Thyme-sized leaves trimmed in white form a spreading likened to watermelon. The pads are cooked and eaten Solenostemon scutellariodes outdoor carpet. Sturdy enough for foot traffic. Perfect mate. Succulents in as well. 72”h ÍÇ $12.00—1 gal. pot Coleus with small leaves can make a colorful tree or between pavers, or draped over a rock wall. Tiny general will grow Í∏Óç† Í罉 ß shrub in the miniature garden. yellow flowers in July. 1–4”h by 12–18”w M075 Prickly Pear, Flat-Leaf smaller in small pots $5.00—4” pot: $3.00—2.5” pot sp Opuntia . and larger in M045 Fancy Feathers Copper ◊ ß—Long, narrow M062 Heron’s Bill, Miniature Cute little upright cactus with very thin pads. Less leaves in blended shades of apricot, gold, and Erodium chamaedryoides Roseum hardy relative of the native prickly pear. 12”h Í large pots. rust. Like most of the “copper” coleus, it’s pur- Bright lilac-pink flowers. Slow-growing cushion of half- $3.00—2.5” pot ple-pink at the leaf base, so looks great with hot inch, feathery gray-green leaves makes a long-blooming See MORE PRICKLY PEAR, pages 33 and 55 pink flowers. Grows quickly into a lively little “shrub” for a miniature garden. Over-winter indoors. mop of foliage. 4”h by 8”w Requires excellent drainage. 2–3”h by 6”w Í∏‰ M077 Silver Sticks Leucophyta brownii ß ◊ß M046 Tidbits Tammy —Ruffled columns of $3.00—3.5” pot Skinny, downy silver-white stems appear leafless and small burgundy leaves with lobed chartreuse mar- M063 Holly, Japanese resemble branched coral. This oddball Australian plant gins. Bring it indoors for the winter to see its full Ilex crenata Brass Buckle will look at home in a white garden, in a container height. Well-behaved and compact. 8–18”h Glossy, small green-yellow leaves on a compact cooling down hot colors or echoing silver variegation, $5.00—4.5” pot: mound, makes a nice miniature shrub. May survive the or in an other-worldly or undersea miniature garden. ◊ß Í∏ç M047 Tidbits Terry —Rusty red leaves are winter. 12–18”h Í¥$8.00—4” deep pot Aromatic. Formerly Calocephalus brownii. 8–12”h deeply lobed with narrow gold outlines. The $2.00—2.5” pot leaves are so small that from a few steps away, M064 Ice Plant, Variegated Stonecrop, Miniature Nonhardy the two colors blend into a bright burnt orange. Mesembryanthemum cordifolium Sedum Neat, dense, spreading habit. 8–10”h by 24”w Green and cream leaves and small red flowers, great Low, creeping succulents. ÍΩ∫ç˝ ‰¥ $6.00—5” pot: for baskets and hanging over the edge of containers. Í $3.00—2.5” pot: Sea Monkey Apricot ◊—Long, fringed leaf 4–8”h, trailing up to 24” $3.00—2.5” pot M048 M078 Tokyo Sun S. japonicum—Mounding chartreuse edges are green and purple while the centers vary M065 Indian Corn Cob foliage with tiny leaves. 2”h from pale green to white. One of the new dwarf varieties from the Under the Sea coleus series. Euphorbia mammillaria variegata $5.00—4” pot: These are at their best in containers where their Ribbed, randomly branched stems with rows of bumps M079 Ogon S. makinoi ß—Round leaves are shiny small mounded shapes and unusual foliage can be that look like corn on the cob, except that the plant is gold-chartreuse, gently trailing over the edge of appreciated. 5–7”h greenish white or cream tinted with rose when it gets a pot or trough. Charming. M049 Sea Monkey Purple ◊—Scalloped leaves with cool. Long barbs and red to orange flowers. An easy 3–4”h by 12”w plant that’s happy indoors, but take care to avoid the variable patterns of purple, pinkish purple, light M080 Succulents, Assorted green, and cream. 5–7”h white sap that all Euphorbia have. From South Africa. Í∏¥ M050 Sea Monkey Rust ◊—Feathery leaves are 10–14”h $3.00—3.5” pot Choose the ones you like from this mix of trailing and upright succulents. Í $3.00—2.5” pot yellow or apricot outlined in pinkish red with Jade Tree Crassula ovata some touches of green. 5–7”h Jade trees are generally kept as house plants, but they M081 White Gossamer M051 Sea Urchin Copper ◊—Extra-long narrow appreciate a trip outside in the warm months. Thick Tradescantia sillamontana leaves are jagged towards the tips. Forms a petite, branches with smooth, rounded, fleshy leaves. Clusters Fine white cobwebs cover gray-green foliage. Deep feathery mop of rusty orange with hints of gold of small scented white or pink star-like flowers in win- rose-magenta flowers. Nice in a hanging basket. From and magenta. 6–8”h ter. Í∏ the mountains of northern Mexico. 12–24”h Í∏ M052 Sea Urchin Red ◊—Pinkish red foliage is $12.00—8” pot: $3.00—3.5” pot narrow and jagged at the tips. 6–8”h ß M066 Classic ß—The classic tree-form jade. Good as a M082 Wire Vine, Creeping Crassula Crassula bonsai or grown to reach shrub proportions. 36”h Muehlenbeckia nana Good container succulents that thrive on neglect. Most M067 Mini Clump ß—Instead of a single tree form, Small, shiny leaves on wiry stems. Good in pots. prefer to be out of the hottest noonday sun. Over-win- it comes in a diminutive clump. 18–48”h Spreads quickly and withstands traffic. Keeps its Í∏† ter indoors. bronze leaves through the fall. Tiny green-ivory flow- M068 Lawyer’s Tongue Gasteria sp. $3.00—2.5” pot: ers. Drought-tolerant. 1–2”h by 6–12”w Í∏ Aloe relative whose thick, strap-shaped leaves spiral M053 Assorted—Crassula range in size from less than $5.00—4” pot into a rosette with age. Stems of inflated blossoms, an inch in height to 6’ shrubs. usually orange, appear in summer. Wonderful house M054 E.T.’s Fingers ß—Deep green 2” leaves with red plant; likes afternoon shade outdoors. 3–6”h Í∏ tips that look otherworldly. May produce tiny $3.00—2.5” pot pink, daisy-like flowers in late winter. Also called ◊ Hobbit’s pipe, Gollum, and Shrek plant. 18–24”h M069 Little Pickles Othonna capensis M055 Kebab Bush C. rupestris ◊—Accordian-like Violet flower buds open to yellow daisy flowers. stacks of small, thick, pointed leaves with Finger-like 1” leaves. Blooms late spring to fall. 2–6”h greenisih white over the green centers. Clusters of by 6–12”w Íç˝ ‰¥ $3.00—2.5” pot star-shaped pink flowers emerge from cute spheri- M070 Living Stones Lithops cal pink buds. Leaf margins will turn red or yellow in full summer. Also known as concertina bush, Subtle colors of gray, brown, rust, green, and pink bead vine, rosary vine, and baby’s necklace. 12”h combine with fantastically intricate markings and rela- tively large flowers. From South Africa and Namibia, M056 Curry Plant, Dwarf ◊ where the unusual pebble-like appearance of its leaves Helichrysum italicum evolved to adapt to extreme heat and drought, and to Needle-like silvery gray foliage. The small yellow flow- act as camouflage to make the plant less obvious to Í ers are suitable for tiny dry bouquets. Extremely fra- foraging animals. 2–4”h $3.00—2.5” pot grant with a curry-like aroma, its leaves are used more for aromatherapy, lotions, and soaps than cooking. Perfect for miniature container gardens. Tender peren- nial native to southern Europe. Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. 10–12”h Í∫Ç $3.00—2.5” pot 12 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com ÍÇ Vegetables Vegetables want to grow in full sun Í unless otherwise noted. Amaranth Amaranthus Beans continued Beets continued Tasty cut-and-come-again greens can be eaten like $2.50—seed packet (continued): $2.50—seed packet (continued): spinach. If you fertilize, use only organic fertilizers, since V014 Good Mother Stallard—85–95 days. A go-to for V027 Chioggia—54–65 days. Beautiful, peppermint- high levels of nitrogen concentrate nitrates in the leaves. dried bean enthusiasts. The hearty flavor is ideal candy-striped 2–4” root is sweet. Heirloom A note $2.50—4 plants in a pack: in soup, chili, baked beans and other slow-cook- named for an Italian fishing town. Pronounced V001 Callaloo ß—Specialty greens with 3–5” leaves ing recipes. Produces five to six lovely purple- k’YOH-juh. on days and-white beans per pod. Heirloom pole bean. are sweeter than spinach. Diced or shredded they Bok Choi Joi Choi ß V015 Henderson’s Stringless Black Valentine— V028 Brassica rapa Many of these are eaten steamed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or used in many popular tropical dishes such as 50–53 days. Delicious whether eaten as snap A new variety of one of the oldest Asian greens. Stalks vegetable descrip- Jamaican pepperpot. The young shoots are edible, beans or dried on the vine to harvest the black are mild and crunchy and the leaves pleasantly tangy; each has different cooking times, so it’s like getting tions begin with a too. Rich in nutrients. Self-seeds. 36–48”h beans. Great in stews or soups, or for cooking, V002 Elephant Head A. gangeticus ◊ß—Each red- freezing, and canning. Easy and productive. two vegetables for the price of one. number and the dish purple 12–24” flower head could look like an V016 Purple-Podded Pole—67–70 days.Purple pods $2.50—4 plants in a pack word “days.” elephant trumpeting, a troll with a big nose, and are easy to spot while picking and then turn light Broccoli Brassica oleracea other comical shapes. As it gets larger and heav- green when blanched or cooked. Young pods are Healthful and tasty vegetables. Í∏ great eaten fresh, too. Vines produce a heavy, ier, it leans over, looking even funnier. The tiny $2.50—3.5” pot: This is the number continuous crop of stringless 5–7” pods with seeds are edible popped or ground into flour. Self- V029 Premium Crop ß—58 days. 9” heads. Ø of days from when seeds, but not heavily. Heirloom brought from round beans. Heirloom also known as Purple Germany in the 1880s. 36–60”h Peacock. $2.50—4 plants in a pack: you plant it in the ß V003 Lotus Purple ß—Reddish purple flower spikes $5.00—seed packet: V030 Premium Crop —58 days. 9” heads. garden until you V031 Romanesco ß—90 days. Unusual bright lime full of purple-black seeds. Use young tender V018 Monachelle di Trevi ◊—120 days for dry. green spiralling florets that form pinnacle heads can expect to leaves in salad or as cooked greens, and seeds for Rare Italian heirloom pole bean produces beauti- with superb flavor. Harvest when the heads are grain. Heavy seed producer. 100 days for grain. ful dried beans that are half dark red and half harvest a fully approximately 4–6” wide. 72–96”h creamy white spotted with maroon. Not eaten as grown edible. $5.00—6 plants in a pack: a green pod. Monachelle means “little nuns.” $3.00—4 plants in a pack: ß V032 Loose-Head, Di Ciccio—50–60 days. So tender V004 Yin Tsai A. viridis —High in protein, Yin Tsai is V019 Beans, Chinese Red Noodle ß Or if the plant is commonly eaten in parts of Asia, Africa, and and sweet, you’ll want to eat it raw. A cut-and- Vigna unguiculata Red Noodle sold as seed, it’s Mediterranean. Strong-growing plants with flow- come-again variety with one small head and lots ers in spikes and red-veined leaves. 15”h Leathery deep red 18” pods are delicious, full of nutri- of side florets for several weeks. Italian heirloom, the number of days tion, and keep their color when sauteed. This incredi- pronounced dee-CHEECH-oh. 24–48”h Artichoke from when it see Annuals, page 33 ble variety will draw lots of attention. Fast cover for a $5.00—6 plants in a pack: V005 Arugula Eruca sativa chain link fence. Produces all summer once it gets V033 Mix ß—50 days. Three each Premium Crop and sprouts until started and does well under many conditions. Twines. Í∏ Packman (F1 hybrids), both with large heads. harvest. Peppery greens. $1.50—seed packet 30’h † $6.00—4.5” pot V034 Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower Asparagus Asparagus officinalis Beans, Fava Broad Windsor V020 Vicia faba Mix Brassica oleracea ß Asparagus is one of the few perennial vegetables and it 65–85 days. Flat 5–7” bean pods can be eaten young as Two each of Premium Crop broccoli, Snow Crown will produce for many years. Prepare the soil well with snap beans. Beans can also be shelled to be cooked or cauliflower, and Stonehead cabbage. plenty of composted manure; grows best in evenly moist dried. Fragrant dark purple and white blossoms. A pro- soil. Harvest the third season after planting. 36–72”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack lific bush bean that only needs staking in areas with ß $2.00—3.5” pot: high winds. Mellow flavor pairs well with herbs and V035 Broccoli, Chinese V006 Mary Washington ß—Heirloom variety that is spices. Young leaves can be eaten in salads. Best plant- Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra Green Lance open-pollinated and will reproduce in your grow- ed once the soil has warmed. 36–48”h † 45–60 days. Also called Chinese kale, gai-lohn, kai-lan, ing bed, making more plants over the years. Two- $2.50—seed packet and pak-kah-nah. Great in stir-fries. 24–36”h Í∏ year-old roots. V021 Beans, Lima $5.00—6 plants in a pack ß $9.00—1 gal. pot: Phaseolus lunatis Dixie Speckled Butterpea V036 Broccoli, Purple V008 Jersey Supreme ◊—Earlier than most aspara- 61–76 days. Baby lima bean with dark burgundy speck- Brassica oleracea Violetta Italia gus, these are nonflowering plants, so the plant’s ling, three or four beans to a 2–4” pod. High-yielding 55 days. Royal purple heads, excellent for salads and energy is used for vigorous growth and robust plant likes hot conditions and tolerates drought. Best dips. Cooks up green. Í∏$2.50—4 plants in a pack † stalks instead of seed production. Begin picking planted once the soil has warmed. 36–48”h Brussels Sprouts stalks in the second year. $2.50—seed packet Brassica oleracea Beets Beta vulgaris Cold-tolerant: frost actually improves the flavor. The Beans Phaseolus vulgaris leaves are edible, too. Cutting the top off the plant in Harvest the leaves early for greens, fresh or sautéed, or Best planted once the soil has warmed. Pole beans Í∏ late August encourages better sprout production. † later for the roots. 35 days for baby greens. keep growing until frost. Bush bean heights given. $2.50—4 plants in a pack: $1.50—seed packet: $1.50—seed packet: V037 Falstaff Red ß—98 days. Purple-red sprouts Burpee’s Golden—55 days. A beet that doesn’t V009 Kentucky Blue Pole—58–73 days. Tender 6–8” V022 with a milder, nuttier flavor than most green stain. This yellow-orange beauty has tender flesh pods mature early. White beans. Dependable, sprouts. Color retained when cooked. that’s tasty raw, pickled, roasted, steamed, or heavy yields. V038 Jade Cross ß—85 days. Deep green sprouts. boiled. Golden beets are slightly sweeter than V010 Kentucky Wonder—60 days. Productive, tried- Compact plants. reds. Heirloom. and-true bush bean known for its excellent flavor. —55 days. Long red beets. Danish heir- $5.00—6 plants in a pack: Ideal raw, dried, canned, or frozen. Curved 8” V023 Cylindra loom also known as the Butter Slicer. V039 Hestia ◊ß—100 days. Heavy yields of bright pods are stringless when harvested early. Also —55–60 days. Dependable, all- green 1” sprouts. Tolerates both hot and cold known as Improved Commodore. V024 Detroit Dark Red around beet that is excellent for canning, pick- weather. V011 Top Crop—50–60 days. Stringless, flavorful 5–7” ling, or cooking. Red-fleshed 3” roots grow V040 Mix ß—Three each Falstaff Red and Jade Cross. pods retain their green color and pleasing texture pleasingly round and taste sweet. Plants tolerate when cooked. Early, abundant, and a top choice Cabbage Brassica Í∏ heat. Heirloom. for freezing. Bush-type plants remain upright. Bush bean —55 days. Round red roots with a $2.50—3.5” pot: Heirloom. V025 Ruby Queen buttery texture and dark red interior. Good for V041 Stonehead B. oleracea ß—60–70 days. Four- to V012 Wax, Cherokee Bush ◊—55 days. Good canning. Introduced in 1957 by Northrup King. six-pound green heads. Ø yields of 5–6” pale yellow pods with black seeds on bushy plants. 24”h $2.50—seed packet: $2.50—4 plants in a pack: V042 Caraflex, miniature ß—60–70 days. Cone- $2.50—seed packet: V026 Bull’s Blood—40–60 days. Handsome burgundy leaves and a sweet root with rings of burgundy shaped cabbages. Nice size for smaller gardens V013 Calypso ◊—70–90 days. Black and white dry and pink. Most flavorful and tender when roots and containers. bean with a potato flavor that combines well with are pulled at 2–3”. Heirloom. V043 Copenhagen ß—65 days. Green 7–8” heads. bacon or sage. The distinctive coloring fades when cooked. Bush bean with good yields of four to five beans per pod. Also known as orca or CABBAGE CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 yin yang beans. 15”h Some vegetables are better from seed We sell some vegetables as seeds rather than as plants. We do this for several reasons: 1. Early May is just too early for some tender and fragile plants to be outside. 2. Plants like melons, cucumbers, and squash are actually vines, which get tangled together and are easily damaged before they can be sold. 3. It’s cheaper for you and just as reliable to plant them as seeds directly in the ground. The seeds come with instructions. It’s easy! 4. You’ll have access to more varieties, including plants like beans, peas, carrots, radishes, and beets that don’t transplant well. 5. You can share and swap extra seeds with your friends. 6. You might want to keep some seeds to plant a late summer crop (especially great for lettuce, carrots, radishes, beans, and peas). We do sell some cold-sensitive vegetable plants (marked with a † , especially tomatoes and peppers, since they need more of a head start in our short growing) season. But keep them indoors or in a cold frame until night temperatures are above 55°. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 13 ÍÇ Vegetables Vegetables want to grow in full sun Í unless otherwise noted. Cabbage continued from page 12 Celeriac continued Cucumbers continued V094 Eggplant, Red ß $2.50—4 plants in a pack (continued): $5.00—6 plants in a pack: $1.50—seed packet (continued): Solanum aethiopicum Turkish V044 Napa, Chinese Blue B. rapa subsp. V060 Brilliant ß—110 days. Ugly, baseball- V076 Spacemaster—Ideal for small gardens, 80 days. Heirloom with round 3” fruits that are pekinensis ß—57 days. Tender and deli- sized roots with a relatively smooth containers, or even hanging baskets. always photographed as deep orange, but are cious. Elongated cabbage leaves are exterior and white interior. Compact bush plants produce abundant actually best eaten when they begin to turn lighter in color than other Chinese cab- 7–9” fruits on 24” vines. from green to cream. Very sweet and flavorful. Celery Apium graveolens bages. A staple of Chinese, Japanese, and $2.50—seed packet: If left to ripen fully, they turn deep red-orange Korean cooking. Slow bolting, F1 hybrid. $2.50—4 plants in a pack: ◊ with dark stripes and are excellent for stuffing. ß V077 Dragon’s Egg —65 days. Pick dragon V045 Napa, Minuet B. rapa subsp. pekinensis V061 Giant Red —85–95 days. Emerald eggs right off these cucumber vines. Small enough to grow in containers. Also ◊ß—48 days. Miniature heads have green leaves with red stalks. This heir- known as Turkish orange, scarlet, or Ethiopian Smooth and creamy white, the 4–6” egg- † green outer leaves, a yellow interior, and a loom celery is said to be easier to grow shaped fruits have a pleasant mild flavor. eggplant. $2.00—3.5” pot light, sweet taste. One pound densely than the green varieties. 12–18”h An unusual heirloom from Croatia. Forager’s Mix packed cabbages are the perfect size for a V062 Tall Utah ß—110 days. Medium green ◊ V078 Hmong Red —Described as halfway A mix of mostly wild plants that will make great stir fry or a side dish for two. stalks and leaves. 11–12”h between a cucumber and a melon, seeds V046 Ruby Perfection B. oleracea ß—Beautiful picking in your container or vegetable garden. V063 Celery, Chinese ß for these prolific fruits were brought to in spring containers with flowers, too. the U.S. by Hmong immigrants. When $5.00—6 plants in a pack: ß Apium graveolens Tianjin Green ß V047 Savoy Green B. oleracea —90 days. small, cukes are greenish white, then turn V095 Cool Season —Includes Buckshorn Large leaves with small stalks, used in Asian Crinkly-leafed beauty. Great for stuffed yellow, and finally ripen into 10–12” gold- Plantain (Plantago coronopus), Chicory and French cooking rather than eaten raw. cabbage. Large-headed and sweeter than en orange fruits. Refreshing on hot days (Cichorium intybus ‘Italiko Rosso’), Miner’s Prefers cooler weather. 12–18”h regular cabbage. due to high water content and mild sour Lettuce (Claytonia perfoliata), Upland ß $5.00—6 plants in a pack V048 Savoy Purple B. oleracea —75–80 days. taste. To eat the traditional way, slice in Cress (Barbarea verna ‘Belle Isle’), Mache Sweet dark green leaves tinged with Chard, Swiss Beta cicla half, remove seeds, scrape the flesh into a (Valerianella locusta ‘Medalion’), and purple. Heat-tolerant. 12”h Dragon’s Tongue Wild Arugula (Diplotaxis Ornamental dark green textured leaves with bowl, and sprinkle it with a bit of sugar. $5.00—6 plants in a pack: Also makes a great cooler when the tenuifolia). ß colorful stalks. Harvest can begin in four to five V096 Warm Season ß—Once the weather is V049 Mix —Two each Ruby Perfection (F1), weeks for young salad greens. Cut mature scraped flesh is mixed with water, sugar, Copenhagen Market (heirloom with 7” and mint sprigs, served over ice. milder, move into the summer with leaves just above the soil line so that they can ◊ Catalogna Chicory (Chicorium intybus heads, 4–5 pounds), and Late Flat Dutch grow back for multiple harvests. Í∏ V079 Muncher —60 days. Thin-skinned (heirloom, 10–15 pounds). and crisp, these burpless cukes are perfect ‘Clio’), Golden Purslane (Portulaca oleracea $2.50—4 plants in a pack: for eating right out of the garden. Mild-fla- sativa), Magenta Spreen (Chenopodium ß◊ ß V050 Cabbage Turnip V064 Bright Lights —Brightly colored stems vored 6–8” fruits on strong, productive gigantium), Purple Orach, (Atriplex horten- Brassica oleracea Naone Gialle in red, yellow, violet, pink, and orange. vines. sis), Polish Amaranth (Amaranthus sp.), 84 days. Grown for its large rounded root, this 20”h V080 Parisian Pickling—50 days (gherkins), 70 and Vegetable Mallow (Malva crispa). V065 Pink Lipstick ß—Magenta-pink veins ancient vegetable has been cultivated in Italy days (slicing). Dark green fruits are good V097 Gourd, Spinning ◊ for 2,000 years. The root looks gnarly on the and stalks with dark green leaves. for gherkins. Beautiful in a flower garden or container. Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera outside, but when sliced, the flesh is tender and ß white with a sweet mild taste similar to 18”h V081 Cuke-nuts Melothria scabra 90–100 days. Pear-shaped 1–3” mini-gourds are kohlrabi. Delicious eaten raw or cooked. Give it $4.00—4 plants in a pack: Crisp 1–2” cukes look just like miniature water- striped and speckled with green, but dry to beige. Schoolchildren in Tennessee brought plenty of space so the roots can grow. This V066 Bright Lights ß—Same as V064. Ø melons. A delicate but productive vine that Italian common name, naone gialle, is quite sim- clambers through the garden or on a shrub. them to school to spin like tops. Also known as ilar to an Italian common name for rutabaga, V067 Chicory ß Best eaten raw and whole, but also good for dancing gourd. Make into jewelry, holiday orna- navone giallo, but this is a different member of Cichorium intybus Sugar Loaf pickling. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil. ments, birdhouses for miniature gardens, and † the large and varied cabbage family. 80–100 days. Football-shaped head of tightly 48–72”h $2.00—3.5” pot tiny bowls. See our website for drying instruc- tions. Open-pollinated. Plant in late spring. $2.00—3.5” pot clasped light green leaves. Sugar loaf refers to Eggplant Solanum melongena Carrots Daucus carota its shape, that of a sugarloaf mold, and not to Vigorous, heavily productive vine is fun to train Meaty fruits used in a range of cuisines. † on an overhead trellis. 6’h by 6’w $1.50—seed packet: its taste, which is nutty and slightly bitter. $2.00—3.5” pot: $2.50—seed packet V051 Danvers Half Long—Ideal for clay soil or Inner leaves are sweeter than outer ones, and V082 Aswad ◊ß—80 days. Iraqi variety Ground Cherry Physalis pruinosa shallow gardens, this blocky 6” heirloom cool autumn weather sweetens them further. A with tender, sweet flesh ideal for grilling or carrot was developed in 1871. It has refreshing addition to salads, it is also delicious This cousin of the tomato grows in small bush- Í baking. Squat, teardrop-shaped fruits are † bright orange flesh and a fiber-rich core braised or grilled. Frost-tolerant. es with fruits encapsulated in inflated pods. purple-black, often lobed, and weigh up to that keeps it from getting mushy when $2.50—3.5” pot $2.00—3.5” pot: ß three pounds. May need staking to help cooked. V068 Collards Brassica oleracea V098 Ground Cherry ß—70–80 days. Brown support the heavy fruits. Heat-tolerant. V052 Nantes Coreless—Sweet with fine- The classic dark green leafy vegetable, packed pods and yellow fruit. 20”h by 60”w V083 Bangladeshi Long ◊ß—100 days. grained bright orange flesh. Blunt-ended, with vitamins and fiber. Big plants: allow lots of V099 Loewen Family Heirloom ß—70–80 Cylindrical purple-gray fruit turns green cylindrical 6” roots grow well in heavier space in the garden. 12”h by 18–24”w Í∏ days. A rich migration history that begins with purple streaks when mature. Slightly soils. Sparse foliage. An heirloom that’s $2.50—4 plants in a pack in the Netherlands in the 19th century. curved 8” fruits are thin-skinned and per- also known as Scarlet Nantes and Nantes Corn, Sweet From there, the seeds traveled with Zea mays fect for grilling or stir-fries. From Half Long. Mennonites to Russia, Siberia, Canada, Plant two weeks after last frost as germination Bangladesh (of course). † and finally Minnesota. Easy and prolific. $2.50—seed packet: is poor in cool soil. Classic ß—75–80 days. Large dark pur- V084 Yellow penny-sized fruit. V053 Atomic Red—Brighten up stir-fries and $1.50—seed packet: ple fruits. salads with this red, lycopene-rich carrot. V069 Ambrosia—75 days. White and yellow V085 Fengyuan Purple ß—65 days. Taiwanese V100 Jaltomata Cooking sweetens its flavor and intensi- sugar-enhanced sweet corn. 8” ears. heirlooms over 12” in length. Deep purple Jaltomata sinuosa ß◊ fies its color. ◊ V070 How Sweet It Is —87 days. Super- skin is so thin, it requires no peeling. Sweet orange half-inch berries follow star- V054 Cosmic Purple—Striking violet skin with sweet 9” ears of white kernels that are Creamy flesh lacks the bitterness of egg- shaped white flowers with purple centers. bright orange flesh. Slice these sweet car- two to three times sweeter than regular plants. Cooking brings out its rich, sweet, Fuzzy leaves and stems on bushy, sprawling rots into carrot coins to show off their sweet corn. and complex flavor. plants. Native to the Andes in Peru and grows unique coloring. Color does not fade with ß V071 Incredible Hybrid—85 days. The name V086 Listada de Gandia —80–90 days. at altitudes of 4,000–10,000 feet. Possibly a cooking. says it all: 8” ears are packed with excep- Elongated, oval 8” fruits are white with plant relic of Incan agriculture. 6–24”h Ω∫ V055 Oxheart—Heirloom carrots that can tionally sweet and tender yellow kernels. lavender striping. Listada means striped in $2.00—3.5” pot grow to 1 pound each. Rated the best for Spanish. Heirloom with heavy yields. This sugar-enhanced hybrid is popular Kale Brassica oleracea roasting by local gardeners. Grows well in with home gardeners and farmers alike. V087 Neon ß—60–65 days. Deep pink 3–4” shallow and heavy soils. Also known as Strong husks protect against insects. fruits. Good flavor, and does well in cool- Kale is great in salads, as well as roasted or steamed. Very cold-tolerant, growing past frost Guérande. V072 Sugar Buns—72 days. Early maturing, er, short summer climates where most (which improves flavor) into early winter. Í∏ Cauliflower Brassica oleracea this sugar-enhanced, yellow hybrid corn is eggplant varieties don’t grow. perfect for shorter growing seasons or to V088 Purple Pickling ß—90 days. Pear-shaped $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Great for roasting, mashing, and eating raw. Í∏ get the jump on sweet corn season. Super 8” fruits with white flesh are prized by V101 Smooth German ß—60–90 days. Seeds $2.50—4 plants in a pack: sweet, tender, and packed with flavor. Italians for making relish, but also good of this flat-leafed, unruffled kale were V056 Candid Charm ß—65 days. White. cooked fresh. brought from Germany and became a Cucumbers Cucumis sativus ß $5.00—6 plants in a pack: V089 Thai Lavender Frog Egg —80 days. treasured family heirloom. If provided with a trellis or cage, will produce Dense, lavender and cream fruits are the ß V057 Graffiti ß—80–90 days. Dark purple that V102 White Russian —50–60 days. Frilled longer, straighter fruit. † size of cherry tomatoes. Perfect for curries. intensifies in full sun. Keeps most of its white leaves with green veins. Tender and ß—60 days. Compact color when cooked, especially if you add a $1.50—seed packet: V090 Thai, Kermit sweet, regarded as one of the best-tasting plant produces 2” round green fruit with bit of lemon juice or vinegar to the pot V073 Burpless Hybrid—This slender cuke up kales. white stripes. before cooking. 7–8” heads. to 12” long has a tender skin and is excel- $3.00—4 plants in a pack: V058 Mix ß—Three each of Violet Queen lent for slicing or eating raw. $2.50—3.5” pot: V103 Dinosaur ß—60–70 days. The flavor is (7–8” heads, hybrid, 65 days) and Snow V074 Homemade Pickles—Bred for home pick- V091 Little Fingers ß—68 days. Slim dark sweet and mild, particularly after frosts. Crown (very early 7–8” heads, hybrid, 55 ling, these vigorous semi-bush plants pro- purple eggplants grow in clusters of three Highly nutritious and ornamental. Very dark days). duce an abundance of cucumbers up to 6” or more. They can be harvested when no blue-green leaves 10–18” long and curled long. Flesh is crunchy, solid, and tasty. longer than your little finger. However, Celeriac under at the edges. Heavily corrugated tex- Apium graveolens Suitable for container gardening, it benefits you can also let them grow longer at no ture, but smooth to the touch. Also known Celery- flavored roots are excellent in soups and from staking. sacrifice to their mild, sweet taste. as lacinato or Tuscan kale. Ø stews or in vegetable juice. Can be shredded for Lemon—Unusual heirloom introduced in V075 Delicious stir-fried, grilled, or even pick- $5.00—6 plants in a pack: use in salads or slaws. While full of fiber, they 1894. Fruits look like round lemons, but led. Ø V104 Dazzling Blue ◊ß—50–60 days. are not fibrous. Long-storing. 20–24”hÍ∏ have a mild, sweet cucumber taste. V092 Swallow ß—51 days. The earliest, Blue-tinged leaves with bright pink Excellent for pickling, slicing, or eating Japanese-type eggplant with long, dark, $2.50—4 plants in a pack: midribs and veins. Survives sub-freezing ß straight from the garden. Needs less heat narrow fruits. Very prolific. V059 Giant Prague —110 days. Round, crisp temperatures better than other dinosaur to ripen than most cukes and does well in white 5” roots. $2.50—4 plants in a pack: (lacinato) kales. cooler, shorter growing seasons like ours. V093 Little Fingers ß—See V091 for description. KALE CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 14 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

We accept cash, checks, Amex, ÍÇ Visa, MasterCard, & Discover Vegetables Vegetables want to grow in full sun Í unless otherwise noted. Key Kale continued from page 13 Lettuce continued Okra continued Í Full sun $5.00—6 plants in a pack (continued): $3.00—4 plants in a pack (continued): $2.50—3.5” pot (continued): ∏ Part sun/part shade V105 Dinosaur ß—See V103 for description. V130 Mixed organic ß—One each of Green Forest V148 Jing Orange ß—60 days. Beautiful reddish Ó Shade V106 Garden Mixer ß—Six varieties: Dinosaur, romaine, Tropicana green leaf, New Red Fire red orange fruits, red-veined leaves, and red stems. White Russian, Scarlet Curly, Vates Blue Curled, leaf, Red Cross red butter. Ø For best flavor and texture, pick pods when 3” Rainbow Lacinato, and Red Ursa. V131 Spretnak ß—45–55 days. Mini-romaine with long. Drought-tolerant. Ω Attractive to bees V107 Halbhoher Gruner Krauser ß—60 days. You smooth dark green outer leaves and tender white V149 Red Burgundy ß—60 days. Highly ornamental ı Bird food source think you love kale? In Germany, they love their hearts. Juicy and succulent with an almost nutty, plants with green leaves and red stems. Flowers ∫ Butterfly-friendly kale so much there are numerous kale clubs and never bitter, flavor. Heads grow to 8” wide. Heat- are soft yellow with a dark center, followed by ˙ Hummingbird-friendly kale festivals in which a kale king or kale queen is tolerant, but best for spring production. Ø 6–8” red okra pods. A visual treat, not just for the crowned. This German variety (the name means V132 Tom Thumb ß—55–65 days. Miniature butter- vegetable garden. 36–48”h ç Attractive foliage half-height green frizzy) is heavily crinkled, with heads, about the size of a baseball, make neat and light green leaves. 18”h appealing individual salads. This English heir- Onion Allium cepa Ç Culinary ´ V108 Lark’s Tongue ß—Heirloom variety from loom from the 1850s tolerates heat and resists 100–120 days. Separate when planting. ´ Edible flowers Germany (Lerchenzungen Grünkohl) where it is still bolting, allowing for a longer harvest. Mild, $2.00—3.5” pot: ˝ Ø Ground cover very popular. Long, tightly frilly, ornamental creamy taste. V150 Copra ß—Yellow. 40–50 plants per pot.  Medicinal leaves resemble a bunch of green ostrich plumes $5.00—6 plants in a pack: V151 Red Mercury ß—40–50 plants per pot. ß ˜ Minnesota native and are tender. 36–60”h V133 Grandpa Admire’s ß—60 days. Heat-tolerant V152 White Sweet Spanish —40–50 plants per pot. ◊ß—Vigorous English heirloom ß ‰ Rock garden V109 Madeley butterhead with large, loose heads is slow to bolt. V153 Yellow Sweet Spanish Candy —Jumbo with abundant harvests of flat, collard-like leaves, Bronze-tinged leaves. Spanish with light yellow skin, globe shape, and tender and sweet. Set aside plenty of garden space. † Cold-sensitive: V134 Mixed ß—Majestic Red romaine, Revolution red very sweet mild white flesh. Stores for a short time V110 Olympic Red ß—55 days. Strong red stems and keep above 40°F leaf, Royal Oakleaf, Monet curled green, only. F1 hybrid, 105 days. 40–50 plants per pot. purple-frosted blue-green leaves with ruffled edges. Forellenshluss speckled romaine, and Sweet $5.00—6 pack (multiple plants per cell): ¥ Toxic to humans V111 Redbor ß—50 days. Deep red-purple extremely Valentine bibb. V154 Borettana Cipollini ß—Small, disk-shaped, ß Saturday restock frilly leaves. Tastes good and makes a beautiful sweet yellow storage onions. When growing, tops garnish. Often grown purely as an ornamental. V135 Malabar Spinach, Red ß of the bulb will not be exposed like round onions. Plant it with orange daisies or poppies. F1 hybrid. var Basella alba . rubra Stems may not flop over when ready to harvest. 36”h Unusual climber with edible, glossy reddish leaves and V155 Long Red Florence ß—Italian heirloom with a V112 Kale, Highland Brassica carinata ß stems. In the heat of the summer when regular spinach mild sweet flavor. Elongated red-purple bulbs. turns bitter, Malabar spinach is at its best. The leaves The flavor, tenderness, and total lack of bitterness taste remarkably like traditional spinach and can be V156 Onion, Egyptian Walking make this a versatile green that can be eaten fresh, harvested generously. This is one of the plants used by Allium cepa proliferum mixed into salads, or cooked in oil with garlic. Use it in Hmong cooks. Also nice in a container with annuals. soups, adding it last so it retains its texture. Harvest Nonflowering onion that produces small clusters of 36–72”h Í∏ $2.50—3.5” pot the tender main shoot, with eight to 10 leaves, and the reddish, marble-sized bulbs (bulbils) at the tops of the lower shoots will grow out for a second, third, and Melon, Cantaloupe Cucumis melo stems. As these bulbils increase in size and weight the stems bend to the ground and the bulbils take root. fourth harvest. Not a true kale, this African mustard is Sweet muskmelons. new to North America. Also known as Ethiopian blue This allows the plant to “walk” around the garden. The mustard. 24–42”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack $1.50—seed packet: tops, underground bulbs, and bulbils are all edible. V136 Hale’s Best—85 days. Heirloom with orange However, many people prefer to eat only the green tops Kohlrabi Brassica oleracea interior, green exterior, and fine golden netting. and immature bulbils because both the bulbs and Kohlrabi is a bit of a mystery if you haven’t grown or V137 Iroquois ◊—80 days. Bred by Dr. Henry mature bulbils can be very pungent. Perennial (and eaten it. Not a root vegetable, it’s grown for its round Munger at Cornell University in the 1940s, this fun). 18–24”h ´ $2.50—2.5” pot bulbous stems, which taste like broccoli accented by five- to seven-pound melon does especially well in V157 Onion, Multiplier ß radish. Eat it raw, sliced, or diced in salads or on veg- the upper Midwest and Northeast. Sweet deep etable platters, grated into slaws, steamed, or boiled orange flesh is very aromatic. Ribbed rind is Allium cepa aggregatum like broccoli. The fresh greens are also good cooked. coarsely netted. The first melon bred to be resist- 90–110 days. Sweet onions in clusters with coppery skin. Both bulbs and greens are edible. Hardy, produc- $2.50—4 plants in a pack: ant to fusarium wilt. tive heirloom perennial, also known as potato onion or V113 Early Purple Vienna ß—60 days. Purplish out- $2.50—seed packet: mother onion. ´ $2.00—3.5” pot side with greenish white flesh. V138 Ashkahabad ◊—80 days. Sweet honeydew- Kohlrabi V114 Grand Duke ß—50 days. Green. type with crisp green flesh and gold rind. Named V158 Orach, Red ß $5.00—6 plants in a pack: for a city in Turkmenistan, where it originated. Atriplex hortensis var. rubra V140 Collective Farm Woman ◊—80–85 days. V116 Mix ß—Three each Grand Duke (green) and Generally eaten like spinach, raw or cooked. Thrives in Heirloom Ukrainian melon ripens early with Kolibri, a purple F1, 43 days. cool weather. Seen in many English flower gardens. super-sweet white flesh and an orange-yellow Self-seeding. Ornamental vegetable dating back to Leeks Rikor ß rind. Stores well after harvest. Collected on the V117 Allium ampeloprasum Roman times with thick, buttery-tasting dark purple- peninsula of Krim in the Black Sea, it was intro- Mild, non-bulbing onion stalks. Many plants per pot; red leaves. $2.50—4 plants in a pack separate when planting. Leave some of this biennial to duced to the U.S. in 1993 by Seed Savers over-winter in the garden. Second-year plants will go Exchange of Decorah, Iowa. V159 Parsnip Pastinaca sativa Hollow Crown to seed, creating an essentially perennial vegetable. ´ $5.00—seed packet: 100 days. White heirloom root. Harvest after frost or $2.00—3.5” pot V141 Kajari ◊—70–80 days. Eye-catching Indian mel- even very early the next spring for sweet, nutty flavor. Lettuce Lactuca sativa on is deep orange when ripe with contrasting dark $2.50—seed packet Cool-season leafy plants that bolt (go to seed and get green stripes outlined with creamy white. Three- Peanuts Arachis hypogaea bitter) in summer heat. Plant again in August for a fall pound fruits have pale green to yellow flesh tasting After the small yellow flowers drop, the developing crop. Í∏ like honeydew. Unripe melons can be picked at first seed dives into the ground to ripen. Delicious when frost and will continue to ripen on the countertop. $1.50—seed packet: roasted. High in protein. Try making your own home- Long shelf life, especially if refrigerated. † V118 Buttercrunch—Forms loose-leaf heads with made peanut butter. slightly crumpled dark green outer leaves and a V142 Mesclun ß $2.00—3.5” pot: creamy yellow interior. Tender texture. Good heat A mix of greens for interesting salads. Í∏ V160 Jumbo Virginia ß—120 days. High yields of tolerance and bolt resistance. $5.00—6 plants in a pack large plump peanuts. Good for northern climates. V119 Gourmet Salad Blend—An assortment of at V143 Minutina Plantago coronopus ß $3.00—3.5” pot: least five lettuces, both red and green, with tex- 50 days. Prized in Italy, these delicate rosettes have a V161 Black ß—100 days. Heirloom sweet and nutty tures varying from oak leaf to ruffled to heavily nutty flavor and crunchy texture. Harvest when young. tasting black-purple-skinned peanuts. Good in frilled. Narrow leaves are 3–5” long. Also called buckshorn containers with lots of rich humus. 12–15”h V120 Romaine, Parris Island ◊—68 days. Classic plantain. (Also in our Forager’s Mix, Cool Season.) sweet, crisp romaine with a white heart. Slow to Peas Pisum sativum 12”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack bolt. Tolerates even the heat of the South Snow peas are flat and eaten whole, while shelling peas Carolina island it was named for. Mustard Greens Brassica juncea are shelled, leaving only the peas to eat. Snap peas are V121 Ruby Red—Ruffled deep red leaves shade to Spunky and peppery, packed with vitamins and flavor. Í∏ eaten whole, like a green bean, when the peas are bright green at the base. Crisp with a sweet fla- $2.50—4 plants in a pack: mature. Peas are usually planted in two crops, one in vor. Heat-tolerant and slow to bolt. April and the other in August for fall harvest. V144 Green Wave ß—Large, frilly light green leaves. $2.50—4 plants in a pack: $1.50—seed packet: ß $5.00—6 plants in a pack: V122 Amish Deer Tongue —1840s heirloom named V162 Green Arrow—68–70 days. English heirloom V145 Dragon’s Tongue ß—40 days. Lovely light- for its triangular, pointed leaves. Heat-tolerant shelling pea that sets masses of double (two on green leaves with contrasting purple veins. Flavor and less prone to bolting. Thin midribs, good tex- each stem) 5” pods at the top of the vines. Stake is spicy-sweet. Slow to bolt. ture and pleasantly sharp flavor. for easier picking. Good fresh or for freezing. ß V146 Mizuna Frilly Mixed Colors ß—Red, gold, and V123 Bibb —Early maturing, small, compact heads. Also known as Green Shaft. 24–30”h ß purple. Vigorous, easy, and slow to bolt. 14–16”h V124 Forellenschluss —55–65 days. Old Austrian V163 Sugar Star Snap ◊—70 days. Heavy yields of ß heirloom. The name means “speckled like a Okra Abelmoschus esculentus 3” sweet, tender, and stringless snap peas that are trout.” A gorgeous and tasty romaine splashed in Tall plants with beautiful flowers, almost like their excellent for stir-fries and salads. Can also be deep red. hibiscus relative, followed by edible pods. canned or frozen. The little truck V125 Grand Rapids ß—Darker green leaves. means we’ll be V126 Merlot ß—55 days. Frilly burgundy leaves. $2.50—3.5” pot: V127 Red Sails ß—Red loose-leaf. V147 Evertender ß—50–65 days. Heirloom, restocking this V128 Romaine ß—Tall, dense heads with firm ribs. unbranched, spineless variety with little foliage. PEAS CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 plant on Saturday V129 Yugoslavian Red Butterhead ß—58 days. Ruby- High yields of easy-to-harvest 7” green pods, tinged leaves form loose, decorative 10–12” heads. which remain tender for a long period of time. morning. Interior leaves are creamy yellow-green dappled 60–96”h with red. This heirloom has a sweet buttery flavor. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 15 ÍÇ Vegetables Vegetables want to grow in full sun Í unless otherwise noted. ͆ Hot Peppers Capsicum annuum (exceptions noted) Many shapes. Heat is measured in Scoville heat units (SHU).

$2.00—3.5” pot: $2.00—3.5” pot (continued): $2.50—3.5” pot: $2.50—3.5” pot (continued): ß ß ß V166 Aci Sivri —80–90 days. Turkish heirloom Habanero Small flattened bell shape. Green V191 Aji Cristal —90 days. Originally from V201 Pasilla, Holy Mole —85 days. Mildly cayenne type with slender, curved, medium when immature. Heat: 200,000–300,000 SHU. Chile, these 3.5” waxy fruits ripen from hot pepper matures from green to a warm to hot fruit. 5–10” fruits ripen from yellow- V177 Chocolate ß—100–120 days. light green to yellow to red. Pods have a brown. Excellent for making chili powder, green to red. V178 Orange ß—100–120 days. hot spicy citrus flavor. sauces, and mole sauce. ß ◊ß ß V167 Anaheim —75 days. Mildly hot 7” V179 White ß—100–120 days. V192 Anaheim, Numex Joe E Parker — V202 Poblano, Tiburon —65 days. fruits. Good for canning, stuffing, freez- 70 days green, 95 days red ripe. Mild 8” Moderately hot with sweet, thick-walled ß—69–80 days. ing, or drying. V180 Korean Dark Green fruits have thick, crisp walls and are perfect fruit. Disease-resistant. Heirloom with 3–4” green to red fruit and for grilling, stuffing, or roasting. Pick when V203 Tangerine Dream ß—70 days. Shiny Cayenne 65–85 days. 30,000–50,000 SHU moderate heat. Great in kimchee and oth- green or at the mature red stage. red-orange 3” pods with a hint of heat. (hot). Vigorous plants with slender fruits, good er Korean dishes. V193 Biquinho ß—100–120 days. Scarlet 1” dried or pickled. Heat increases with length. ß—72 days. Narrow, upright, V181 Medusa fruits with a pointed shape that gives $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Harvest when fruits are 4–6” long. twisty 2” cones mature from greenish ivory ß ß them the name “little beak” in V204 Hungarian Wax —6–8” long and 2” V168 Golden to orange to red. All colors at the same ß Portuguese. Fruity, smoky flavor, but very wide, sets fruit even in cool weather. Also V169 Long Purple —Dark purple. time. A fully grown plant can display up to ß little heat. In Brazil, they’re often pre- called hot banana. V170 Red 50 peppers. Edible and mild (only 1 to served in a vinegar solution. Also known V205 Jalapeño ß—Prolific and early. 3” fruits ◊ß—75–85 days. 300-year- 1,000 SHU) but bred for its appearance. V171 Chimayo as little beak peppers or chupetinho. go from dark green to red. Hottest when old heirloom from central New Mexico Can be happy in a sunny window. 8–12”h V194 Brazilian Starfish C. baccatum ß—90 red. 2,500-5,000 SHU. 24–36”h that was almost extinct. The Chimayo ◊ß—120 days. Brilliant red V182 Pequin days. Delicious and sweet, with a straw- Chile Project preserved the native seed with medium heat, these 1” peppers are berry-apple flavor, the flattened 2” star- $3.00—3.5” pot: reserves and revived farming of this medi- great in soups, salsas, flavored oils, and ◊ß shaped fruits change from green to red as V206 Black Cobra —90–100 days. um-hot pepper. The 4–7” thin-walled hot sauce. Citrusy and smoky, and when they ripen. In Peruvian cuisine they flavor Slender 2” green pepper fingers, pointing chilis have a smoky, earthy flavor, picked green, adds gentle heat to fresh sal- fish dishes; in Columbia and Ecuador they up, turn black and then scarlet. The silver, Excellent for roasting and drying. sas. Compact plants, good for containers. are made into a condiment. Plants have a fuzzy leaves and stems plus the colorful ◊ß—85 days. ◊ß—95 days. Declared “The V172 Costeno Amarillo V183 Peter weeping, vine-like habit. Variable heat fruit make it a popular ornamental as well Small but hot 3.5” Mexican peppers ripen Most Pornographic Pepper” by Organic from 5,000 to 30,000 SHU. as a source of hot peppers (20,000–40,000 to a brilliant yellow-orange. Thin-skinned Gardening, this X-rated pepper bears a V195 Buena Mulata ß—80 days. Narrow 2.5” SHU). Native to Venezuela. with a lemony flavor. Eat fresh in stir marked resemblance to part of the male ß fruits change from purple to pink, orange, V207 Shishito —60 days. These make for sus- fries, salads, soups, or dry to make a yel- anatomy. Moderately to very hot (10,000– brown, and then finally dark red. Highly penseful eating because one in ten has a low mole sauce. 23,000 SHU), it makes for spicy conversa- ornamental, medium-hot with a good aro- real kick of heat, though they are denerally ß—60 days. Small green pep- tion as well as eating. Matures to fiery red. V173 De Padron ma. The plant has purple stems and purple- mild flavored. To prepare, sauté in a bit of pers that are generally mild, but occasion- ß—90 days. Ornamental V184 Royal Black striped white flowers. Used in salsa oil until blistered and sprinkle with your ally produce one that is hot, which with purple leaves, stems, and flowers. morada and Caribbean-style cookery. favorite gourmet salt. Also delicious accounts for its nickname: the Russian Leaf backs are green with purple veins and V196 Ethiopian Brown ß—90 days. Irregular, grilled, deep-fried in tempura batter, or roulette pepper. Originally from the the upright bullet-shaped peppers are near- wrinkled peppers grow 3.5” long by 1” sprinkled on pizza. Bright green and 3” Galicia region of Spain where they are ly black, ripening to bright red. Fruits are wide and turn from green to chocolatey long with wrinkled thin walls. Prolific. fried in olive oil and sprinkled with sea very hot and are great for making beautiful Ø red-brown when mature. Hot (30,000 to salt and served as tapas. Heat increases as flavored vinegars. Suitable for containers. 50,000 SHU) with a rich, smoky flavor V208 Rezha Macedonian ß—80 days. they ripen to red. ß—85–90 days. Popular V185 Satan’s Kiss that’s good for making chili powder as Remarkable corking or (as the name ß—80 days. Pre-1870s Italian heirloom 2–4" pepper is round, red, V174 Fish Pepper well as rubs and BBQ sauces. translates) “engraving” of horizontal African-American heirloom. Ornamental sweet, and spicy (40,000–50,000 SHU). V197 Fatalii ß—80 days. Bright yellow, bonnet- stripes on the dark red skins of these long green and white variegated foliage. Fruits, Traditionally stuffed with anchovies and shaped 3” fruits with an intense fruity- fruits. Sweet flavor with variable heat; the 2–3” long, ripen from cream with green mozzarella, and then grilled. 24–36”h citrus flavor. Rivals habanero for heat. more corking, the more heat. Traditionally stripes to orange with brown stripes to all Serrano ß—80–85 days. Long, thin green V186 V198 Jalapeño ß—70 days. Prolific and early. dried or roasted in Macedonia. Also red. Perfect for salsa. Moderately hot. fruits. 10,000–23,000 SHU. 3” fruits go from dark green to red. known as vezeni piperki. Ø 18–24”h ß—75 days. Highly orna- V187 Super Chili Hottest when red. 2,500–5,000 SHU $4.00—4 plants in a pack V175 Ghost ß—160 days. Fiery HOT! One of mental plants, spicy in the cayenne range. units. Ø ß the hottest out there (1 million SHU). Tepin ◊ß—100–120 days. Tiny and V209 Carolina Reaper —100 days. A cross V188 V199 Jaloro ◊ß—72 days. The name comes Red to orange 3” fruit with unusual round, these bright red peppers pack between the ghost pepper and a habanero, from combining “jalapeño” with the rough, dented and very thin skin. Gloves intense heat (50,000–100,000 SHU), which it was bred by Ed Currie of Rock Hill, S.C. Spanish word for gold, oro. Developed in and eye protection recommended. Also quickly diminishes to a smoky flavor. The Some claim it gets up to 2,200,000 SHU 1992 by the Texas Extension, its meaty yel- called Naga Jolokia and Bhut Jolokia. 48”h name means “little one” or, literally, “flea.” (the hottest pepper of all). Red with the low fruits mature to orange and then red V176 Ghost Chocolate C. chinense ◊ß— This is the official native pepper of Texas signature “scorpion’s tail” of the and can be eaten at any stage. Moderate Ø 100–120 days. A chocolate brown varia- and is believed to be the “mother of all habanero. $6.00—3.5” pot: heat similar to jalapeño, but a bit fruitier. tion of the Ghost pepper. Used in extreme peppers.” Tepins are pickled or sun-dried V200 Joe’s Round ß—65 days. Upright bunch- cooking: BBQ sauces, hot sauces, and and added to soft cheeses and creamy es of eight to 15 fruits the size and shape marinades. Caution: at first bite, the pep- sauces. Also known as chiltepin. of marbles. Dark green to red medium-hot V210 Mixed Hot Peppers ß—One each of per’s smoky sweetness comes through, ß—85 days. Near V189 Thai Dragon peppers are delicious pickled or in salsas. Cayenne, Habanero, Jalapeno, Poblano, but then the infamous slow burn begins habaneros for heat; often grown as a Also grown as an unusual ornamental. Serrano, and Thai Hot. and lasts up to 30 minutes before dissi- potted ornamental. $5.00—6 plants in a pack pating. Up to 1 million SHU. V190 Thai Yellow Chili ß—70–80 days. Gold-orange, very hot and flavorful. ͆ Sweet Peppers Capsicum annuum A rainbow of colors and range of shapes, including heirlooms and hybrids. $2.00—3.5” pot: $2.00—3.5” pot (continued): $2.50—3.5” pot (continued): $2.50—4 plants in a pack (continued): V211 Aconcagua ß—70–80 days. Very long V219 Lively Italian ß—75 days green, 100 V226 Spanish Mammoth ß—90 days. Very V233 Sheepnose Pimento ß—70–80 days. An frying peppers, up to 11” by 2.5”. Great days orange. High yields of thick-walled sweet, cone-shaped peppers that grow to Ohio heirloom. Pumpkin-shaped fruits 3” for grilling as well as general use. Good bright orange 6–8” fruits. 7” long. Introduced in Spain and Southern long and 4” wide. Extremely flavorful, yields over a long season. Named for the V220 Purple Beauty ß—70–75 days. Blocky France around 1859. Green fruits are with sweet, thick, juicy flesh. Good for tallest mountain in the Western 3” by 3” peppers that mature to eggplant sweet and crisp with a hint of aniseed, canning. Will keep in excellent condition Hemisphere. purple with thick, crunchy walls. maturing to sweet red. Great for salads, for three to four weeks in the fridge. V212 Carmen ß—Early at 60 days. Italian V221 Purple Marconi ß—72 days. A deep pur- roasting, frying, or stuffing. Also known V234 Sweet Banana ß—65 days. Pale yellow horn-shaped fruits average 6” long with ple Italian heirloom with a mild, sweet as doux d’Espagne. to orange. wide shoulders and medium-thick walls. flavor. Ripens to a deep wine red. Good V227 Sweet Banana ß—65 days. Pale yellow Great fried or raw: one of the sweetest. producer. Tapered 6” fruit. Traditionally to orange. Ø $3.00—3.5” pot: Good for containers. used for frying, Marconis are also wonder- V228 Violet Sparkle ß—75 days. Wedge- Mini Bell—60 days. Compact plants that fit V213 Chocolate Beauty ß—70–75 days. ful eaten fresh, so try some in a salad. shaped fruits are purple with lemon yel- nicely into small garden spaces or patio Ripens to a rich brown color. V222 Takii Ace ß—50 days. An early red low streaks, ripening to bright red. Very planters. The peppers are 1.5” long. 16”h V214 Golden Summer ß—72 days. Bell- Japanese selection recommended for its sweet at the red stage. Russian heirloom. V235 Chocolate ß—Brown fruits. Ø shaped yellow fruits. F1 hybrid. excellent yields and flavor. Small to medi- V229 Yellow Monster ß—90 days. Meaty 8” V236 Red ß— Ø V215 Gypsy ß—58 days. Sweet 3–4” peppers, um fruits, changing from green to red. A by 4” fruits ripen to a golden yellow. Good V237 Yellow ß— Ø recommended for cooler climates like favorite for our region. Flavor is sweet and eaten fresh, stir-fried, or stuffed. Staking ours. Fruit matures from light yellow to delicious. advised for this heavy yielder. $3.00—4 plants in a pack: orange to red. F1 hybrid. V223 Tequila ß—85 days. Thick-walled 4” V238 King of the North ß—57 days green, V216 Jimmy Nardello ß—80–90 days. Long, fruits start a dark purple then lighten to a $2.50—4 plants in a pack: 68 days red. Great for northern growing, thin, gnarly peppers ripen bright red. light red. Good flavor. V230 Golden Summer ß—72 days. Golden, with reliably early and heavy yields of Brought to the USA by Guiseppe Nardello V224 Valencia ß—70–80 days. Large green bell-shaped fruits. F1 hybrid. thick-walled blocky fruits. Sweet flavor from the Basilicata region of southern fruits ripening to orange. V231 Golden Treasure ß—80 days. Excellent improves as peppers ripen to red. Ø Italy. Productive, low growing plants. Italian heirloom variety. Large tapered V217 Lady Bell ß—72 days. Sweet green $2.50—3.5” pot: fruits are 8–9” long and 2” at the shoul- V239 Mixed Sweet Peppers ß—One each ß maturing to red. F1 hybrid. V225 Odessa Market —70–85 days. A der. Ripens from green to shiny yellow. Purple Beauty, Valencia (orange), Early V218 Lipstick ß—53–70 days. Pimiento-type Ukrainian heirloom found at an Odessa Sweet medium-thick flesh and thin tender Sunsation (yellow), white, Red Knight, and peppers with sweet, tapered green fruits farmers market in 1965. Cone-shaped skin. Sweet Chocolate. ß ripening to a glossy red. Medium-thick 4–6” fruits ripen light green to gold to V232 Lady Bell —72 days. Sweet green $5.00—6 plants in a pack juicy flesh. Pick either green or red. Heavy bright red. Compact plants good for pots. maturing to red. F1 hybrid. producer even in a cool summer season. 16 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

We accept cash, checks, Amex, ÍÇ Visa, MasterCard, & Discover Vegetables Vegetables want to grow in full sun Í unless otherwise noted. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 V256 Purslane, Garden ß V270 Rutabaga Portulaca oleracea var. sativa Brassica napobrassica American Purple Top Key Peas continued from page 14 Perennial succulent that’s a great source of vitamins 90 days. Delicious root veggie introduced before 1920. Í Full sun $2.50—seed packet: and omega 3. Crunchy and good raw in salads or light- The fine-grained bright yellow flesh is firm and mild. ∏ Part sun/part shade V164 Alaska ◊—50–60 days. Excellent early ly steamed as a side vegetable. This variety is four Round 4–6” roots have bright purple shoulders. Some Ó Shade shelling peas for canning or freezing, but also times larger and much more succulent than wild of the young leaves may be picked for greens. Harvest good fresh or dried. Especially good for soup. purslane. Very upright form keeps the leaves clean. roots after the first frost for extra sweetness, but don’t Introduced in England in 1880 and known there 18”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack allow them to freeze. $1.50—seed packet Ω Attractive to bees as earliest of all. Renamed in the U.S. after the ı Quinoa Chenopodium quinoa Scallions Allium Bird food source record-setting steamship Alaska that was ∫ Butterfly-friendly launched the same year. Young leaves are great as baby greens and the mature One of the first fresh foods in April. Separate when seed heads are a delicious, protein-packed grain. South planting. ´ ˙ Hummingbird-friendly V165 Mammoth Melting—68 days. This Burpee-bred snow pea produces not only sweet crunchy pods, American plants with ornamental value in the garden. $2.00—3.5” pot: Deer-resistant; lively cut flowers. ß ç Attractive foliage but delights the eye with large white flowers. V273 Scallions A. fistulosum —Evergreen hardy Trellising is required. Best harvested when pods $5.00—6 plants in a pack: white bunching onion. Perennial. Ç Culinary are 3” long. Pick often for continued productivity. V257 Brightest Brilliant Rainbow ß—90–120 days. ´ Edible flowers $2.50—2.5” pot: 48–60”h Fuchsia, burgundy, lime, cream, orange, and yel- V274 Altai A. altaicum ◊ß—Eat the pale yellow ˝ Ground cover low plumes in late summer and fall. 48–60”h  Peppers see page 15 ß flowers and grass-like leaves raw in salads and Medicinal V258 Red Head —90–120 days. Long coral-red the 1.5” bulbs cooked or raw. A native of south- ˜ Minnesota native Potato Solanum tuberosum plumes are useful as a cut flower. Bright pink-red ern Siberia and Mongolia, this bunching onion is seed heads. 66–72”h ‰ Rock garden Potatoes are sold as single plants in pots or as seed also used as an ornamental. Let us know if it’s potatoes for a larger number of plants. Radicchio Cichorium intybus perennial for you, we suspect it’s not. Deer-resis- † tant. Ω‰ Cold-sensitive: $2.00—3.5” pot: Bitter accent leaves for salads, stir-fries, and grilling. keep above 40°F V240 All Blue ß—90–110 days. Deep blue skin and Does not withstand freezing, but temperatures in the V275 Shallots Allium ascalonicum ß ¥ Toxic to humans flesh with a thin white layer just under the skin. low 40s will enhance the color and flavor. A connoisseur’s onion with gentle flavor. Multiple ß Saturday restock Good for baking or frying, or to make lavender $2.50—4 plants in a pack: plants per pot; separate when planting. ´ mashed potatoes. Easy to grow. Good keeper. V259 Palla Rossa ß—90 days. Round 4” heads of red $2.00—3.5” pot V241 Yukon Gold ß—65–75 days. Yellow skinned, leaves marbled in white. If the primary head is V276 Spinach Spinacia oleracea Bloomsdale firm golden flesh. Early-bearing potato. cut off at ground level, a second head will 45–50 days. Wrinkled, glossy leaves are tender and full $2.50—3.5” pot: emerge, brighter in color and milder in flavor. of vitamins A and C, and iron. Heirloom variety best ß V242 Purple Viking —80–100 days. Beautiful 4” $5.00—6 plants in a pack: planted in early spring and late summer. High yields potatoes with purple skin splashed with pink V260 Indigo ß—70 days. Dark purple 4–5” heads. and cold tolerance. 12”h $1.50—seed packet over bright white flesh. Smooth texture is excel- F1 hybrid. lent for baking or mashing. Ø Squash, Summer Cucurbita pepo ß V243 Rose Finn Apple Fingerling —90–110 days. Radish Raphanus sativus $1.50—seed packet: Thin pink skin and yellow flesh make these fin- Best sown in early spring and again in mid-summer for V277 Zucchini—50 days. Dark green, shiny fruits. Best gerlings as good to look at as they are to eat. Very fall harvest unless otherwise noted. Great for greens harvested at 8” or smaller. popular in restaurants and gourmet markets. The and spicy, crunchy roots. 2 to 5-oz. spuds are delicious boiled, baked, or $2.50—seed packet: $1.50—seed packet: ◊ fried. Stores well. Ø V278 Black Beauty Zucchini —50 days. Shiny V261 Cherry Belle—22 days. Round, smooth, and red. black-green fruits with white flesh, best picked at $3.00—1 pound of seed potatoes: Best harvested when roots are less than 1” in 8” or less. Introduced in the 1920s and still V244 Adirondack Red —75–85 days. Bred at Cornell diameter. Crisp, mild bright white flesh. popular. Open habit makes picking easy. Ø University, this early to mid-season oblong potato V262 China Rose ◊—50–60 days. Rose-pink 5” V279 Early Golden Crookneck—50 days. Highly pro- has red skin and flesh that holds its color when radish with mild white flesh. Brought from China ductive pre-Columbian heirloom. Easy to grow Ø cooked. in the 1950s by Jesuit missionaries. and good tasting. V246 Carola —90–110 days. Originally from Germany, V263 French Breakfast—26 days. Heirloom intro- V280 Early Prolific Straightneck ◊—45–50 days. Potatoes this medium-sized potato has oblong to round duced in 1879, oblong in shape and deep pink at Early and abundant with firm, tender flesh. tubers with a tan exterior, yellow interior and the top lightening to white at the bottom. Crisp Yellow heirloom that was a 1938 AAS winner. creamy texture. White flowers. Harvest mid- to and mildly spicy when young, it may become The straight shape makes slicing easy. Best picked Ø late season. pithy if left in the ground too long. when fruits are 4–7” long. Kennebec —85–95 days. Mid- to late-season V247 $2.50—seed packet: V281 Patisson Panache Jaune et Verte ◊—55–70 large potato with thin, light tan skin, white flesh Japanese Daikon Minowase ◊—40–65 days. days. Round, flat, white and green cartwheel and shallow eyes. Disease-resistant. Ø V264 White tapered 8–11” radishes are mild and crisp. fruits with scalloped edges. Highly productive. V248 Magic Molly —90–110 days. Large 6” fingerling Since it is a winter radish, plant in deeply tilled Harvest for eating while young, or allow to fully with purple skin, purple flesh, and firm, slightly soil two months before expected first frost. Used mature for ornamental use. Remember to rotate waxy texture. Excellent earthy flavor, especially ◊ in Japan for pickling, salads, and soups. V282 Zucchino Rampicante —Long, slender, the location of your when roasted. Ø V265 Leda ◊—28 days. White cylindrical roots with curling squash with bulbous ends grow on a vig- V249 Oneida Gold —Variety from the University of vegetables each a mildly spicy flavor and tender greens. Crisp, orous vines, sprawling over trellises and even Wisconsin with yellow skin and flesh. Resistant juicy, and easy to grow. climbing nearby trees. Eat them young and green year. Planting the to both hollow heart and common scab. Ø V266 Rat’s Tail ◊—Bred for its large and plentiful as a summer squash or let them grow and mature same thing in the Pumpkin Cucurbita pepo † edible seed pods instead of the root. This radish for a beige winter squash that tastes like a mild butternut. The long necks, up to 36” at maturity, same spot year $1.50—seed packet: loves warm weather. Pick pods often when young and tender to ensure weeks of harvest. Toss the produce large quantities of seed-free flesh. V250 Connecticut Field—120 days. An heirloom vari- after year exhausts pods into salads to add a peppery kick or use in Squash borer-resistant. ety grown by Native Americans in the Northeast stir-fries, baked dishes, or even pickles. Benefits the soil of the before 1700. Thin, hard gold-orange skin and a Squash, Winter from a trellis or tomato cage to lean on. 24–48”h needed nutrients flat bottom made it the original Halloween pump- Cucurbita pepo (unless otherwise noted) V267 Sakurajima ◊—80 days. Known as “the kin. Can be used for pies. 15–20 pounds and † and allows largest radish in the world,” this mammoth has Fall vegetables that are best after a touch of frost. 12” diameter. been grown on the very southern tip of Japan $1.50—seed packet: harmful fungus V251 Howden—95 days. Great for jack-o’-lanterns. since at least 1800. Commonly harvested when V252 Jack-o-Lantern—110 days. Round to oblong V283 Acorn, Table King—80 days. Bush variety with to build up. basketball-sized (10–15 pounds), it can reach 100 orange pumpkin with a thick strong stem. Bred high yields of five to eight fruits per plant is good pounds. Despite its size, it has a crisp texture and for carving, but the sweet flesh can be used in for urban gardens. Dark green shell with pale mild sweet flavor and is popular for pickling and cooking as well. About 10” in diameter and seven orange flesh. Flavor improves with storage. cooking. Plant in the summer in deeply tilled soil 18 pounds. V284 Buttercup, Burgess C. maxima—95 days. for autumn harvest. V253 Jarrahdale—100 days. Dramatic blue-gray skin Turban-shaped squash has thin, hard dark green Watermelon—55–60 days. A white 4” globe and deeply ribbed drum shape make this a stand- V268 skin, but the flesh is deep orange, fiberless, and with green shoulders and a bright pink interior, out ornamental. The bright orange flesh is firm, sweet. Introduced in 1932 by Burgess Seed & like a tiny seedless watermelon. Very spicy when nutty, and sweet with a melon-like aroma. Each Plant Co. of Bloomington, Illinois, and still a small, but sweet and juicy when mature. Known plant yields two to three fruits 10” in diameter widespread favorite. Each vine will produce four as shinrimei in its native China. Plant in late sum- and eight to 10 pounds. A good keeper. Named to five fruits that are 3–5 pounds each. Stores for mer for fall crop; it will bolt if you plant in the for Jarrahdale in western Australia. several months. 72”h spring. Great for salads. V285 Butternut C. moschata—110–120 days. Beige, $2.50—seed packet: long-necked fruits. V269 Ramps Allium tricoccum ß V254 Winter Luxury Pie—105 days. Round four- to V286 Spaghetti—90 days. When cooked, the flesh six-pound fruits with white netting, perfect for These perennial wild leeks, usually found growing in separates into strands like spaghetti. Oblong yel- pies. Very sweet, smooth flesh. Introduced in shaded woodlands, have inspired cooks for genera- low fruits are three to five pounds. Introduced by 1893. Short vines, good for smaller gardens. tions. Garlic-flavored with broad green leaves and deep Sakata Seed Co. of Japan in 1934. Does not store purple to burgundy bulbs. Entire plant is edible though V255 Pumpkin on a Stick ß well; eat shortly after harvesting. Pumpkin if only leaves are harvested, the plant will produce a $2.50—seed packet: Solanum integrifolium cluster of small, white flowers in June. Harvest in early 50–72 days. Clusters of fruit look like miniature pump- spring, but allow several years to establish before har- V287 Delicata—80–100 days. This oblong cream-col- kins on thorny purple stems. Remove the leaves, hang vesting. Sow the shiny black seeds about 1” deep to ored heirloom with deep green stripes has a fla- the stem upside down and let the fruit dry for several increase your crop. West Virginia source. 8–12”h vor very similar to a sweet potato but is easier to weeks to use as decoration or in flower arrangements. ∏Ó´˜ $5.00—6 plants in a pack grow. Excellent for stuffing and baking right after The bitter fruit is also used in stir-fries. Fertilize and harvest. Up to seven fruits of one to three pounds water well. 36–48”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack each. SQUASH CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 17 ÍÇ Tomatoes need to grow in full sun; they are tropical plants. Until the weather Vegetables warms up, they would prefer a sunny windowsill, coldframe or indoor growlights . ͆ Tomato Heirloom Tomatoes Lycopersicon esculentum Terms Indeterminate These varieties were cultivated around $2.00—3.5” pot (continued): $2.50—3.5” pot (continued): ß ◊ß tomatoes are vining the world decades or centuries ago. V315 Jaune Flamee —70 days. Baseball-sized V336 Rimac L. pimpelifolium —70–80 days. orange fruits are good for fresh eating and the This wild tomato, native to Peru and Ecuador and and tend to ripen All are open-pollinated, meaning you can save best for roasting. Early and high-yielding. named after the Rimac River that flows through fruit over an extended ß seed from year to year. Heirloom tomatoes are V316 Matt’s Wild Cherry —70 days. Volumes of Lima, produces large clusters of 20 or more small period of time. These indeterminate unless marked otherwise. marble-sized fruits in clusters; great for frequent orange-red fruits. Also known as the currant picking. Tart flavor early, sweeter late in the sea- tomato, it is resistant to many of the diseases and are traditionally $2.00—3.5” pot: son. Vigorous vines. Many modern cherries were pests of cultivated tomatoes, and is often used in staked or supported. V295 Aunt Ruby’s German Green ß—80 days. Some bred from this original, truly wild type found in developing new tomato hybrids. say the best-flavored green tomato. Sweet, yet eastern Mexico. V337 White Ox—80 days. White oxheart-shaped ß Determinate spicy, these large, beefsteak tomatoes ripen to a V317 Mirabell —75 days. Cherry tomato with clus- tomato, sometimes with a bit of pink on the blos- pale green with a hint of yellow. ters of orange-yellow fruit. som end. Large fruit with meaty flavor. tomatoes tend to be ß ◊ß V296 Big Rainbow ß—80–90 days. Large yellow and V318 Moonglow —80 days. Medium-sized bright V338 Wild Galapagos L. cheesmanii — bushier and to ripen red bicolored beefsteak tomato. Fruit can be two orange fruits. Solid orange meat, few seeds and 50–60 days. A Galapagos native, this wild tomato their crop all at one pounds each. wonderful flavor. Past Seed Savers Exchange taste has ornate frilly leaves and profuse flowers that V297 Bison ß—65–75 days. Heavy producer of 3” test winner. set clusters of yellow-orange fruits. The sweet time, a feature that ß deep red fruits. Grown by a Seed Savers Exchange V319 Mr. Stripey —80 days. Large, lightly ridged, currant-sized fruits are favored by the Galapagos canners and freezers member from Buffalo, S.D. from 1937 through vibrantly colored red-and-yellow striped tomato tortoise. Because of its resistance to many might note. They are the 1980s. Determinate. with a mild, low acid taste. standard tomato pests and diseases, it is used in ß V298 Black Cherry ß—65 days. Cherry-sized fruits V320 Omar’s Lebanese —80 days. Mammoth pink crossbreeding to confer these characteristics to also better for the color of dark chocolate continue to ripen after fruit as large as three to four pounds. One of the new hybrid tomato varieties. ß container growing. light frost. Flavor is wonderful, very rich and largest tomatoes you can grow. Superb flavor; V339 Yellow Pear —70 days. Gold miniature pears Ø sweet; a favorite of many. Vigorous. sweet, perfect tomato taste. Good yields on vigor- (cherry-size). V299 Blondkopfchen ß—75 days. The name means ous plants. Heirlooms are ß $2.50—4 plants in a pack: “little blonde girl.” Heavy yields of clustered, V321 Orange Russian 117 —80–90 days. Large, Amish Paste ß—80 days. Bright red medium INDETERMINATE half-inch golden cherry tomatoes. Very sweet. meaty, bicolor oxheart tomato with thick, gold V340 tomatoes with meaty and juicy flesh. Excellent unless otherwise Sprawling vines. From the Gatersleben Seed Bank flesh marbled with reddish pink. ß for sauce and eating fresh. in Germany. V322 Paul Robeson —75 days. A Russian heirloom noted. V341 Bonny Best ß—72–75 days. Medium-sized red V300 Brandywine, True Black ◊ß—80–90 days. named after the singer who won acclaim as a U.S. tomato, resistant to cracking; few seeds. Good for Large mahogany tomato with black shoulders, civil rights advocate. Beefsteaks, purple-black canning and slicing. ideal for salsas, cooking, and eating fresh. Potato with dark green shoulders, to 4” wide. Dark red Early Annie ß—60 days. Round, meaty 3” fruits leaf foliage. Heavy yields, thrives in heat. inside. Flavorful fruits with a good acid to sweet V342 with few seeds on short plants. Particularly good V301 Cherokee Purple ß—80 days. This Tennessee balance are a favorite of many. ß for canning. Determinate. heirloom is extremely productive and has a very V323 Rosso Sicilian —80 days. Deeply ribbed and Grandma Mary’s Italian Paste ß—70–85 days. rich tomato flavor. Vines produce a large number bright red, these smaller, thin-skinned tomatoes V343 Heavy yielding heirloom with large, meaty, plum- of medium-sized, 10 to 12-ounce fruits. The flesh were introduced from Sicily in 1987. Typically shaped red fruits. Good for sauce, paste, and eat- is a unique brick red with a rose-purple skin. cooked into richly flavored sauces and paste. ing fresh. V302 Chocolate Stripe ß—75–80 days. Dark red exte- When sliced, their ribbing makes them look like Martino’s Roma ß—75–85 days. Heavy- rior with olive green stripes and a red interior. beautiful red-petaled flowers on the plate. V344 ß producing Italian heirloom with meaty, pear- Produces large, full-flavored, beefsteak tomatoes. V324 Stupice —55–68 days. Czech heirloom that shaped 3” red fruit. Has few seeds and is good for V303 Costoluto Genovese ß—78 days. Large, heavily produces red 2.5” fruits. ß paste, sauce, and salsa. Determinate. ridged and lobed, deep red Italian tomato with a V325 Sweet Pea —62–75 days. Looking just like San Marzano ß—80–90 days. Elongated 3” wonderfully complex flavor. Delicious raw or tiny ruby peas, these are more than a cute novel- V345 fruits. This is a classic Italian paste tomato. Chefs cooked down to a rich, hearty sauce. Great for ty. They have an intense, complex, sweet flavor call it the premium tomato. Large plants with DETERMINATE stuffing. that’s great for snacking and salads. Huge, pro- heavy yields. V304 Dixie Golden Giant ß—80–85 days. Large gold ductive, vining plant. TOMATOES ◊ß beefsteak tomatoes, some with a pink blush on V326 Ten Fingers of Naples —75 days. Large AT THE SALE: paste tomato grows in bunches that, with imagi- $3.00—3.5” pot: the blossom end, can weigh up to two pounds. ß nation, look like hands with fat red fingers. Heavy V346 Black Cherry, organic —65 days. Cherry-sized • Bison Amish heirloom from the 1930s. Good slicer with fruits the color of dark chocolate continue to a sweet fruity taste. yields of pointy-ended fruits up to 5” long have a • Dakota Gold ß rich, sweet taste. Ideal for canning and cooking ripen after light frost. Flavor is rich and sweet; a V305 Emerald Evergreen —72–80 days. Bright favorite of many. Vigorous. Ø • Douchoua Pepper green even when ripe, this medium-sized beef- into sauces. Heirloom from Naples, Italy. Determinate. • Early Annie steak has a rich sweet flavor. Good slicer. $4.00—4 plants in a pack: ß V327 Zapotec Pleated ß—80 days. Large, pleated • Glacier V306 Garden Peach —71 days. 100-year-old heir- ß—78 days. Same description as red-pink to deep red fruits are beautiful to look V347 Brandywine loom. Small, two-ounce fruits are blush pink V328. Ø • Green Sausage at. Sweet and mild flavor; originally from Mexico. when ripe and look more like apricots than ß—75 days. Better by the Great for stuffing or slicing. V348 Christmas Grape • Martino’s Roma peaches. Sweet, prolific, and stores well in bunch. Highly productive plants yield a steady autumn for winter ripening indoors. • Minibel $2.50—3.5” pot: stream of 1” fruits in clusters of 10–20. Incredibly V307 Glacier ß—55–65 days. Very early, medium- Ø • Mixed Hybrids V328 Brandywine ß—78 days. Amish heirloom. Deep sweet tomato flavor. sized, red-orange; more cold-tolerant. ß pink color. One pound or more, with exquisite V349 Red Robin —55 days. Very small cherry toma- • Northern Delight Determinate. taste. Very rich and distinctively spicy. Ø to plant, ideal for smaller pots or hanging bas- V308 Gold Medal ß—75–85 days. Renamed from • Red Robin V329 Cherry Roma ß—75–80 days. Plum-shaped red kets. Could be grown indoors all year round. Ruby Gold in 1976, this yellow and red beefsteak, • Roma Long 1–2” tomatoes. Past Seed Savers Exchange taste Good harvest of 1” red fruits with a mildly sweet with blush of red on the interior, has won the Ø test winner. Ø flavor. Determinate. 12”h • Ten Fingers of Seed Savers Exchange Tomato Tasting. ß V330 Coyote—65 days. Tiny light yellow cherry toma- V350 Seed Savers Italian —70–80 days. Plants are V309 Grandpa’s Minnesota ß—75 days (some Naples toes with translucent, soft skins. Distinctive loaded with fruits weighing up to a pound, one of sources say fewer.) Abundant red 1” cherries with flavor. Extremely long vines produce heavily until the most productive varieties. Excellent full mild sweet flavor. frost. tomato flavor and almost any use. Easy to peel, so V310 Green Sausage ß—75–80 days. Beautiful, elon- Ø Dester’s Amish ß—80–90 days. Large red-pink ideal for canning, with very little waste. gated 4” fruits that are green with yellow stripes. V331 beefsteaks, 16–24 ounce, full sweet flavor. Very Rich, sweet flavor. Short bushy plants are good smooth with good crack-resistance. Past Seed for containers and produce fruit in great abun- V351 Mixed Heirloom Tomatoes ß— Savers Exchange taste test winner. Ø dance. Also called Green Sleeves. Determinate. Can’t decide? Get one each of Brandywine, V332 Douchoua Pepper ß—75–80 days. Just like a V311 Hillbilly Potato Leaf ß—85 days. Absolutely Striped German, Aunt Ruby’s German bell pepper, this tomato is crunchy and firm with gorgeous slicing tomato. Sweet, juicy 4–6” flat- Green, and Black Krim. Øß a hollow interior. Creamy white to yellow when tened fruits are yellow streaked with red on the $4.00—four plants in a pack ripe, perfect for stuffing. Probably determinate; blossom end. About a pound each. Heavy produc- let us know. er. V333 German Pink ß—85 days. Brought to the U.S. V312 Iglehart Yellow Cherry ß—70 days. Sweet, from Bavaria in 1883 by the great-grandfather of rich, half-inch fruit. Past Seed Savers Exchange Diane Ott Whealy, co-founder of Seed Savers taste test winner. Vining and early maturing. Exchange. This was one of the first two tomato V313 Isis Candy Cherry ß—70–80 days. Gorgeous varieties in their Iowa seed bank. Two-pound fruits are gold, marbled with red, each with a A general rule about beefsteaks are nearly seedless with a rich, sweet starburst on the blossom end. Rich flavor is a vegetables and light: flavor. Great all-purpose tomato. Potato-leaved. complex blend of sweetness and fruitiness. Loads Ø of 1.5” fruits on short trusses. If we eat the fruit, V334 Mini Bicolor—70 days. Flattened 1” tomatoes V314 Italian Red Pear ß—80 days. Prolific bearer of are yellow with red marbling throughout. The the plant needs 8+ hours of light. six-ounce paste tomatoes, meaty with few seeds. same interior fruit structure as a large beefsteak Somewhat ribbed with thin skins and a slightly If we eat the root, tomato, just scaled way down. sweet flavor. Good enough to eat fresh, but also Moskvich ß—60 days. An early-producing it needs 5–6 hours. perfect for fragrant tomato sauce. V335 heirloom from Russia that yields many red, six- If we eat the leaves or stems, ounce, round, cold-tolerant fruits with luscious taste. Ø 4 hours will do. 18 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

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Vegetables CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 ͆ Squash, Winter continued Tomatillo continued Other Tomatoes Lycopersicon esculentum $2.50—seed packet (continued): $2.00—3.5” pot (continued): V288 Lakota ◊—85–105 days. Pear- V293 Purple P. ixocarpa ß—90 days. shaped orange squash streaked with Slightly smaller and sweeter than These tomatoes are either F1 hybrids, $2.50—3.5” pot (continued): dark green, 3–7 pounds each. Sweet, green tomatillos. Makes beautiful ß nutty orange flesh is good for baking. purple salsa and is great grilled. bred for productivity and disease resist- V367 Indigo Apple —75 days. A cross between Indigo Rose and a red cherry tomato, rich in Stores well. An heirloom grown by Grow more than one plant for good ance, or other recently created varieties. the powerful antioxidant anthocyanin, these the Lakota. pollination. ß If you save seeds from hybrids, they will 2” tomatoes start out deep purple, maturing V289 Red Kuri C. maxima—95 days. V294 Tomate Verde P. lanatus —75 Smooth, onion-shaped red-orange days. Green fruit. Sweet-tart flavor NOT produce the same kind of fruit next to red with blue shoulders. The apple in its name refers to an especially good, sweet globes have gold flesh with a sweet great in salsas and sauces. Excellent year. Open-pollinated varieties will tomato flavor. Resists sun-scald and cracking, chestnut flavor. Three-pound fruits. for salsa verde. “come true” from saved seeds. lasting long into cool autumn weather when Delicious baked, steamed, or stir- Tomatoes see pages 17 and 18 others have quit. Indeterminate, open-polli- fried in savory dishes. Also good for $2.00—3.5” pot: nated. making pies or breads. Stores up to V383 Turnip Brassica rapa V352 Big Zac ß—80–90 days. This hybrid of heir- V368 Indigo Cherry Drop ß—65 days. More than three months. Also known as Purple Top White Globe looms was developed by a New Jersey gardener 500 deep red 1” fruits with purple shoulders potimarron , onion squash, Japanese 65–70 days. Heirloom white globe with a in her quest for the most mammoth tomato. per plant. An improved Indigo Rose with a squash, orange Hokkaido or uchiki pink to purple crown. $1.50—seed packet This red beefsteak weighs a pound or more, up rich, sweet flavor. Parts of the fruit will be kuri squash. V384 Watercress ß to six pounds with TLC. Hybrid, indeterminate. orange-red, because the purple pigment of the V290 Sunchoke ß V354 Carmello ß—75 days. Productive, yummy antioxidant anthocyanin is produced only in Nasturtium officinale Helianthus tuberosus Stampede red salad tomato. Open-pollinated and inde- areas that are exposed to sunlight. Open-polli- Used in soups and salads. Keep picked; it terminate. nated and indeterminate. Sunflowers with edible tubers. Harvest in gets bitter if flowers are allowed to form. V355 Dakota Gold ß—70–85 days. Round, golden V369 Lucid Gem ß—Mid- to late season harvest, spring or fall to cook or roast like potatoes Rich in vitamins and minerals. Winter- 10-ounce fruit. Heavy producer. Developed by ripening to orange splashed with black. or eat raw for their crunchy sweetness. hardy perennial native to Europe. Í∏∫ North Dakota State University for growing Attractive beefsteaks taste fruity and sweet. Bright yellow daisy flowers in late summer $2.50—2.5” pot smell like chocolate. Cultivar of a perennial conditions typical there. Open-pollinated. Slicing shows off the beautiful yellow and red Watermelon Citrullus lanatus Determinate. marbled interior. Stores well after picking. Minnesota native that will spread, so plant Large vining plants with juicy fruits. † V356 Jelly Bean ß—66–72 days. Flavorful red Released in 2015 by Brad Gates of Wild Boar where it’s contained unless you plan to har- grape tomato. Good producer. Open-pollinat- Farm. Open-pollinated, indeterminate. vest it heavily. Great on the alley side of a $1.50—seed packet: Ω∫ ◊ ed and indeterminate. V370 Lucky Tiger ◊ß—70 days. Elongated garage. 96–120”h $ 4.00—3.5” pot V385 Crimson Sweet —20-pound ß blocky fruits have deep crimson flesh V357 Minibel —65–70 days. Compact, bushy, fruits tell you when they’re ripe: dark green V291 Sweet Potato ß short, red cherry tomato requires no support. famous for high sugar content and skin lightens and becomes streaked with Ipomoea batatas Beauregard Perfect for containers or small spaces. orangey red and green. Pale flesh is mottled great taste. Beautiful pale green rind Determinate, open-pollinated. with dark red and tastes sweet and tangy. 100 days. Copper-colored, inside and out. with dark green striping. V358 Northern Delight ß—60–65 days. Juicy red Open-pollinated and indeterminate. Ø Needs a warm location. Yummy mashed or V386 Sugar Baby—Round heirloom with 2” fruits with a sweet and tart flavor. Fast V371 Mushroom Basket (Gribnoe Lukoshko) baked. Good for northern growing, but six- to 10-pound fruit. Dark green growing with high yields, developed for ß—75 days. Heavily ribbed, irregular, large wait until the soil is fully warm to plant in exterior with dark red interior. June or early July. Keep them warm in the northern short growing season by Dr. Art Boe rosy pink tomatoes grow as a mass in the cen- $2.50—seed packet: meantime. You can plant as is, but it’s best and released in 1991 by NDSU. Determinate ter of the plant. Very sweet with few seeds. A V387 Early Moonbeam—Bred for north- to take slips from the plant and stick and open-pollinated. 24–48”h commercial Russian variety introduced to the ern climates. Early, productivee, and ◊ß directly into the ground, keeping the soil V359 Pineapple Pig —90 days. Creamy yel- U.S. in 2010. Indeterminate, open-pollinated. flavorful. Five- to eight-pound fruits. very moist for the first week or so. A new low tomatoes, some with faint green striping V372 Peacevine ß—75 days. Numerous clusters Thin light green rind with dark green plant will grow from each node planted. † or mottling, can weigh up to a pound. Low- of 1” sweet and tasty cherry tomatoes. A stripes and a yellow interior. $2.00—3.5” pot acid, sweet, meaty fruits may develop a hint dehybridization of Sweet 100 cherry, it is very V388 Janosik ◊—The extra-sweet yel- of rosy blush on the bottom when ripe. high in Vitamin C and gamma amino butyric Tomatillo Physalis low flesh of this Polish variety con- Released in 2013 by Wild Boar Farms in acid, which is said to have a calming, peaceful Round fruits with a papery husk; remove trasts beautifully with its dark green California. They describe the fruits as “late effect. Vigorous vines. Open-pollinated and husk before eating. Vining plants, easy to rind. Nearly round 10-pound fruits. Ø † but worth the wait.” Indeterminate and open- indeterminate. grow. V389 Orangeglo ◊—Large, elongated ◊ß pollinated. V373 Red Pearl —58 days. Masses of grape- $2.00—3.5” pot: 25-pound melons with sweet orange ß—85 days. A cross between two V360 Red Rose sized bright red fruit grow in large clusters. V292 Giant Yellow P. ixocarpa ß—70 days. flesh tasting of tropical fruits. Thin heirlooms with the intense tomato taste of Thin-skinned, juicy and sweet, and resistant Large, mild-flavored, juicy pale bright green rind has contrasting Brandywine and the improvements of Rutgers, to cracking. Intermediate resistance to fusari- yellow fruit. Good producer. dark green blotchy stripes. Loves which resists cracking and diseases like wilt um wilt and late blight. Open-pollinated and heat. A favorite watermelon at Seed and stem canker. Medium-sized dark pink indeterminate. Ø Savers Exchange in Decorah, Iowa. fruit. Open-pollinated and indeterminate. V374 Solar Flare ß—75 days. Beautiful red beef- Certified Organic Vegetables V361 Sungella ß—70 days. Orange-red golf balls steak tomato streaked with gold. Developed by are super sweet and tasty. Heavy trusses of Brad Gates, California’s “Tomato Man,” for its All plants in the Vegetables section are grown without chemical two-ounce fruits. Open-pollinated and full rich flavor, earlier harvest, and scab resist- pesticides or herbicides, and from greenhouses operated with indeterminate. ance. 6–10 ounce fruits. Open-pollinated and sustainable practices. V362 Sungold ß—60 days. Sweet-tart gold-orange indeterminate. cherry tomato develops in clusters. Open-pol- V375 Sungella ß—Same as V361, except Ø We also carry a more limited line of edibles that are certified linated, indeterminate. V376 SuperSauce ◊ß—70 days. Billed as “the organic, and at customer request have summarized them below. world’s largest sauce tomato,” this is a tasty, The New symbol used in this box indicates the variety is new as certified $2.50—3.5” pot: easy-peeling, and meaty paste tomato perfect organic. We may have carried a noncertified variety at the sale in the past V363 Barry’s Crazy Cherry ß—75 days. Produces for hard-core canners. Also a great slicer for (or even this year). enormous bunches of pale yellow cherry toma- hamburgers and sandwiches. Heavy yields of toes, up to 40–60 per bunch. Sweet fruits are fruits around a pound and up to 5” long. V029 Premium Crop V235 Mini Bell, V333 German Pink oval-shaped with a tiny point on the blossom Indeterminate hybrid. Broccoli Chocolate ◊ V351 Mixed end. Released in 2014. Open-pollinated, inde- V377 Sweet 100 ß—70 days. Tiny cherry, indeter- terminate. minate. F1 hybrid. Ø V041 Stonehead V236 Mini Bell, heirlooms V364a Brad’s Atomic Grape ◊ß—70–80 days. Cabbage Red ◊ V335 Moskvich Streaked in green, reddish brown, and blue- $2.50—4 plants in a pack: V066 Chard, Swiss— V237 Mini Bell, V349 Red Robin ß black, this elongated cherry has just been V378 Roma Long —70–75 days. A plum tomato Bright Lights Yellow ◊ V350 Seed Savers released for the 2017 growing season by Wild with few seeds that is good for canning and Boar Farms. Interior flesh is green blushing to sauce. Open-pollinated and determinate. V091 Little Fingers V227 Sweet Banana Italian red when very ripe. Fruits grow in clusters V379 Sweet 100, 4 pack ß—Same description as Eggplant Potato V339 Yellow Pear and are crack-resistant. Open-pollinated, V377. V103 Dinosaur Kale V244 Adirondack Red Tomato, Other indeterminate. $3.00—3.5” pot: V278 Squash, Black V246 Carola V364b Blush ◊ V364b Blush ◊ß—60–70 days. Shaped like a ß V380 Purple Bumblebee Cherry —60–70 days. Beauty Zucchini V247 Kennebec V370 Lucky Tiger ◊ large olive, this cherry tomato’s bright gold Reddish purple cherry tomato with lime green skin flushes with pink streaks when ripe. striping. Indeterminate and open-pollinated. Lettuce V248 Magic Molly V372 Peacevine Prolific with low-acid, exceptionally sweet Ø V130 Mixed V249 Oneida Gold V373 Red Pearl ◊ fruits. Gold interior marbled with coral red. V381 Sunrise Bumblebee Cherry ß—70 days. V131 Spretnak V242 Purple Viking V375 Sungella Tropical pineapple flavor. Open-pollinated, Gorgeous one-ounce cherry tomatoes with Ø V132 Tom Thumb V243 Rose Finn Apple V381 Sunrise indeterminate. swirls of gold and red inside and out. Sweet Bosque Blue ß—65–75 days. Slightly larger V365 and tangy. Resists cracking. Bred as part of Hot Peppers Fingerling Bumblebee than cherry-sized, round, dark purplish blue the new Artisan series. Indeterminate, open- Tomato, Heirloom Cherry fruit that turns dark-orange red when ripe. V209 Carolina Reaper pollinated. Ø V377 Sweet 100 Open-pollinated, but may not be true to the V198 Jalapeño V346 Black Cherry parent. Indeterminate. V208 Rezha V328 Brandywine V380 Purple ß V366 Cosmic Eclipse —70–75 days. Brick red V382 Mixed Hybrid Tomatoes ß— Macedonian V347 Brandywine Bumblebee with green and orange streaks, plus splashes of One each Beefsteak, Celebrity, Cherry, V207 Shishito in a four-pack Cherry brown and dark indigo blue. 2–3 ounce fruits. Early Girl, Mountain Gold, and Roma. All The flesh is red, sweet, and juicy. Developed by determinate, all F1 hybrids. Sweet Peppers V329 Cherry Roma Outside in Fruit Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farms in California, $5.00—6 plants in a pack V238 King of the V348 Christmas F096 Strawberry, who specializes in varieties of tomatoes with North Grape Albion exotic colors, shapes, and tastes. Open-polli- V331 Dester’s Amish nated and indeterminate. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 19

How the Unusual & Rare Plants area works Unusual and Rare Plants is located on the center aisle at the far end of the center stairways (see map, page 1). Unusual & Rare It serves a limited number of shoppers at a time. Please bring your cart with you through the section. Perennials

U001 American Snowbell ◊ Hellebore Helleborus Orchid, Lady’s Slipper Cypripedium Peony, Woody continued Styrax americanus Kankakee Form $12.00—4.5” pot (continued): Each flower has twisted petals and sepals that $49.00—2 gal. pot (continued): Enjoy the sweet scent of hundreds of dainty, U015 Midnight Ruffles ◊—Dramatic 3” flank a puffy central slipper. Lady’s slippers U045 Kinkaku—Double orange-yellow. dangling white flowers with five curled-back doubles retain their velvety black color for want cool soil and morning sun. Blooming-size 36–60”h by 48–72”w petals and a prominent yellow center. A care- up to 12 weeks. 18–24”h plants; rootstock collected from the wild, legal- U046 Shima Dajin—Red-purple. 36–60”h by ∏ free, undemanding, and tidy shrub from the U016 Painted Doubles ◊ß—Large, up- ly rescued from development. 48–72”w northernmost wild population near the facing double flowers are white with $32.00—pot size varies: U047 Shimanishiki—Bicolor petals in dark Kankakee River in Illinois. In a Minnesota win- maroon speckles. Early. 12–14”h U032 Small Yellow C. parviflorum—Often found magenta-red and white. Semi-double with ter, its branch tips may die back 2–3”, but this U017 Winter Jewels Jade Tiger ß—Double in wetlands but does well in upland gar- a gold center. 72”h does not affect its bloom in mid-June. Begins flowers have light to deep green petals dens, too. Blooms May–June. 12”h ˜ ß flowering when two to three years old. Deer- edged with purple. Selected to have an U048 Poppy, Blue $35.00—pot size varies: resistant. 5–6’h ÍΩ∫ $18.00—1 quart pot exciting assortment of flower forms, petal Meconopsis betonicifolia C. pubescens—Easy to grow, shapes, and coloring. No two alike. 12–15”h U033 Large Yellow Large satiny flowers in an amazing shade of Asian Twinleaf ◊ and can live up to 100 years. Blooms in U002 U018 Winter Jewels Ruby Wine ß— true blue. This plant likes mulch, the north side May. Most shade-tolerant of these lady’s Jeffersonia dubia Burgundy to magenta single blossoms of the house, and a sprinkler on hot days. May slippers. 12–18”h ˜ Up-facing lavender flowers on red stems in with light yellow crown-like centers. be difficult to grow unless you live near the mid-spring. Round, scalloped leaves follow the 12–14”h $40.00—pot size varies: North Shore. These first-year seedlings will not ∏Ó flowers, emerging red and changing to green $16.00—1 quart pot: U034 Pink and White Showy C. reginae—Our bloom this year. 24–36”h $2.00—2.5” pot with red edges. Grown from roots imported largest and showiest native orchid and the U019 Potter’s Wheel H. niger—Huge white U050 Quince, Chinese ◊ from Japan. 6–12”h Í∏Ω‰¥ Minnesota state flower. Blooms from mid- flowers up to 5” wide, originally from $19.00—4.5” pot to late June. Beautiful white petals and sepa- Pseudocydonia sinensis Walter Ingwersen’s garden. 12”h A year-round beauty. Pink five-petaled flowers U003 Bloodroot, Double ls with a moccasin-shaped slipper flooded appear in spring followed by yellow 5–7” fruits Sanguinaria canadensis Multiplex U020 Leatherwood Dirca palustris with rose or crimson. Needs more sun but without warming the soil. 18–36”h ˜ that ripen as the leaves turn rosy pink in late Multi-petaled white flowers look like miniature Shrub with many pairs of tiny flowers in late fall. Fruits are hard and astringent, but have an water lilies. Buds pop up in early spring fol- April just before the leaves appear. Oval shape Peony, Fern-Leaf Paeonia intense sweet aroma and when cooked become without any pruning. Native peoples used the lowed by tightly rolled silver-green leaves that Deep red flowers with feathery foliage in May, cherry red. Their high pectin levels made them inner bark for fish line and cordage. When unfurl to as much as 8” wide. Prefers moist, before most peonies. ͉¥ very popular with jam and jelly makers before humus-rich soil. Should be divided every few moistened, the bark is flexible enough to use in powdered pectin became available. Needs con- $17.00—2.5” pot: years. A variety selected from a Minnesota basketry. Palustris means “growing in a swamp,” sistent water. Grow in a protected area and P. lithophila—Dainty in all aspects, native wild flower. 10–12”h by 8”w ∏‰ so this plant is very adaptable to wet soils and U035 Dwarf mulch heavily in winter. Since quinces have a with bowl-shaped single flowers. From $25.00—1 gal. pot woodland-type shade but is also drought-toler- shallow root system, perhaps they may be suc- Í∏Ó˜¥ wild-collected seed. 12–24”h Ω U005 Clematis, Rock ant. Deer-resistant. 10’h cessfully planted in a pot. Self-fertile. 15–20’h $18.00—1 quart pot Clematis columbiana tenuiloba $59.00—2 gal. pot: ÍΩ∫ $18.00—1 quart pot Lily, Martagon Lilium martagon Mauve-purple flowers in early summer above U036 P. tenuifolia P. tenuifolia—Double flowers. ◊ Small recurved flowers dangle from upright These plants are divisions of plants res- U051 Rockfoil, Silver mats of parsley-like leaves. A short, spreading Saxifraga paniculata Minutifolia variety suitable for rock gardens. Native to the stems June–July. Self-sows in a good site, pre- cued from 19th century farmsteads by a Rocky Mountains, it’s happiest in well-drained ferring part shade. Flowers open from the local peony collector. 12–18”h Small rosettes of tiny gray-green leaves pack Í∏Ó soil. 6–10”h ͉¥ $9.00—3.5” pot bottom up over one to two weeks. ◊ themselves together to form mats less than a U037 Peony, Itoh half-inch thick. The margins of the leaves are U021 Arabian Knight—Many nodding, Paeonia Canary Brilliants U006 Comfrey, Variegated recurved blooms in rusty-red with large encrusted with particles of lime, resembling Symphytum x uplandicum Axminster Gold creamy-gold spots. 36–48”h Creamy yellow with apricot and pink hues in frost. In summer 2–5” sprays of cupped white Bold rosette of long, broad, fuzzy gray-green $29.00—1.5 gal. pot the center. Semi-double to double flowers, flowers bloom on reddish stems. Grows slowly. leaves with wide, irregular lemon yellow mar- $20.00—1.5 gal. pot: lightly fragrant, mid-spring. These crosses Needs well-drained, gritty soil. 0.5”h by between the woody and common peonies have Í∏‰ gins. Beginning in June, 48–60” flowering U022 Chameleon ◊—Pink to yellow flowers 6–12”w $11.00—2.5” pot strong stems that hold up well in rain (no sup- stalks rise up with small, bell-shaped mauve- with large purple spots. 60”h ◊ port needed). Grows from the ground up each U052 Rue Anemone, Double pink blooms in clusters. Striking ornamental U023 Claude Shride—Deep copper red to year like common peonies, but with the large, Anemonella thalictroides Shoaf’s Double herbs. These variegated plants do not spread mahogany flowers lightly spotted with long-lasting flowers of a woody peony. Deer- Fully double pink flowers on this native rue vigorously. Comfrey is a great “green manure” golden orange. Vigorous. Named for the resistant. 28”h Í¥ $49.00—2 gal. pot anemone, discovered by Oscar Shoaf near in a permaculture landscape. Water regularly. breeder by Hugh and Ruth Cocker of Owatonna. Flowers can last from four to eight Deer-resistant. 18”h by 24–48”w Rochester, Minn. A good starter marta- ◊ U038 Peony, Japanese weeks in spring. Easy to grow; it tends to mul- Í∏Ω˙ç˝¥ $14.00—1 quart pot gon. 36–48”h Paeonia japonica tiply faster than most other double forms. U007 Daphne, Rock Garden U024 Dalhansonii L. martagon dalmaticum x han- Showy, fragrant white flowers with yellow sta- 4–8”h ∏Ó‰˜¥ $25.00—4.5” pot sonii—Chestnut red with gold-orange cen- Daphne ◊ mens in May. The fruits split to reveal a purple ◊ ters and spots. From 1890, it’s one of the lining with shiny bright red and dark blue U053 Spruce, Norway An assortment of tiny deciduous shrubs for the oldest hybrid lilies. Vigorous. 36–60”h Picea abies Rubra Spicata rock garden with fragrant pinkish white flowers seeds. They remain beautiful for several weeks U025 Gaybird ◊—Pink flowers with numer- in spring. Primarily cultivars of Daphne x hender- in late summer. Gray-green foliage. Grown from Bright red new growth decorates this spruce in ous dark spots that have yellow rings. ∏∫¥ sonii because they are the easiest rock garden roots imported from Japan. 24”h spring for two weeks. The needles change to Very distinctive. 48–60”h $24.00—4.5” pot green gradually as summer begins. Slow-grow- daphnes. Requires a well-drained location or a ◊ trough. 5–12”h Í∏‰ $19.00—2.5” pot U026 Manitoba Morning—Rich pink buds U039 Peony, Japanese Forest ing evergreen with an open habit. 25’h by 15’w Í∏ open to a rosy burnt red with dark speck- Glaucidium palmatum $49.00—1 gal. pot False Hydrangea Deinanthe les surrounded by yellow. Grown by Dr. An exquisite, hard-to-find Japanese woodland Stewartia Eugene Fox, martagon grower from U054 Japanese relatives of the hydrangea. Slow grow- peony. Large open-faced lilac-pink flowers in Alberta, Canada. 48”h Stewartia pseudocamellia ing, these perennials do not make woody stems spring. Palmate foliage. This extremely hardy $29.00—1.5 gal. pot Lovely camellia-like white flowers with green like hydrangeas. Grown from roots imported plant is the ultimate in elegance for the shaded ∏Ó‰¥ foliage that turns reddish orange in the fall. from Japan U027 Nepera ◊—Orange with numerous garden. Grown from roots imported from Exfoliating bark for added interest in winter. $15.00—4.5” pot: small burgundy spots. 36”h Japan. 24–30”h Í∏‰¥ $34.00—4.5” pot This small, slow-maturing tree can also be U008 Two Lobed D. bifida ◊—Small white $20.00—1.5 gal. pot U040 Peony, Scarlet Paeonia peregrina grown as a shorter multi-stemmed shrub. Use flowers in early summer. Leaves are split U028 Orange Marmalade—Out-facing, pollen- as a specimen plant or grow in a woodland set- at the tip. 2’h ˝ free orange-red flowers on tall stems. One of the most asked-for species peonies. Brilliant red single flowers with attractive yel- ting, avoiding hot afternoon sun. 12–40’h by 8– $24.00—4.5” pot: Skinnier petals than most. 36–48”h 25’w Í∏ $18.00—1 gal. pot ◊ $29.00—1.5 gal. pot low stamens. From wild-collected seed. 20”h U009 Blue-Flowered D. caerulea —Small Í¥ $12.00—3.5” deep pot ◊ but ornate blue flowers. 12–18”h U029 Peppard Gold—Large, down-facing U055 Sultan Ig˘de orange flowers, each highlighted by ran- Peony, Woody Paeonia suffruticosa Elaeagnus angustifolia orientalis Hellebore Helleborus dom yellow streaks and small cinnamon Once established, you will be rewarded in late Turkish selection of the Russian olive with Among the first flowers of spring. Cupped spots. 48”h $29.00—1.5 gal. pot spring with an abundance of beautiful, huge large, sweet, tasty fruit. While we know the flowers with overlapping, pointed petals. Very U030 Pink Taurade ◊—Pink flowers tinged flowers. Woody peonies can live more than a Russian olive is hardy here, we do not know long-lived perennial in the right spot; perfect for yellow with white tips and lilac spots. hundred years. They require at least four to five anyone who has grown these “Trebizond dates” moist, woodland areas. Leathery evergreen in Minnesota. The tree fixes nitrogen into soil ∏Ó¥ 60”h $20.00—1.5 gal. pot hours of sunlight daily and good drainage with leaves. Needs rich soil and good drainage. high humus content. Deer-resistant. Í∏¥ and the fruit is a “rich source of vitamins and U031 Onion, Blue-Flowered minerals, especially in vitamins A, C and E, fla- $8.00—4.5” pot: $30.00—1 gal. pot: Allium beesianum vanoids and other bio-active compounds.” If U011 Hybrids—A range of colors including U041 Purple—36–60”h by 48–72”w white, yellow, pink, green, and purple. 18”h Unusual deep blue mini-onion from China. you grow one, keep us posted as to how it does. U042 Red—36–60”h by 48–72”w Í∏Ω Nodding umbels of small bell flowers in 30–40’h by 20’w $9.00—1 quart pot $12.00—4.5” pot: $49.00—2 gal. pot: U012 Apricot Blush ◊ß—Large peachy September. Hardy even in an exposed trough. U056 Trillium, Double ◊ 8”h ͉ $9.00—3.5” deep pot U043 Chojuraka—Lavender-pink petals with a yellow flowers with blushed and speckled much darker base. Large yellow center. Trillium grandiflorum Plenum edges. 18–22”h ◊ 48–60”h A trillium with a flower like no other, with U013 Fantasy Ruffles —Dark magenta U044 High Noon—Ruffled, satiny, semi-double multi-layered white petals fading to light pink. speckles on 3” white flowers with three Find out 6–10” yellow flowers with dark red flares Spring-blooming flowers are centered on a times the usual number of petals. 18–24”h more about ◊ at the base of the petals and a gold-orange whorl of three heavily veined leaves. Grown U014 Grape Galaxy —Purple 3.5” flowers folding center. Lemon scent. Blooms early sum- from roots imported from Japan. 12–18”h ∏Ó are heavily speckled with darker purple wagons, mer; unlike most woody peonies, it may $34.00—4.5” pot around the yellow-green centers. Blooms page 51. rebloom. 48–60”h for up to six weeks. 16–24”h 20 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

How the Unusual & Rare Plants area works Unusual and Rare Plants is located on the center aisle at the far end of the center stairways (see map, page 1). Unusual & Rare It serves a limited number of shoppers at a time. Please bring your cart with you through the section. Tender Perennials Over-winter these plants indoors because they won’t tolerate frost. It’s fun to outfox winter.

U057 Baobab Adansonia digitata Citrus Citrus U076 Corkscrew Plant ß U083 Jabuticaba Myrciaria cauliflora Regarded as the largest succulent plant in the Fragrant white flowers and glossy foliage. Need Albuca spiralis Frizzle Sizzle Amazing tree from Brazil, with edible and tasty world, the baobab tree is steeped in a wealth of excellent drainage. Height depends on how The tightly wound, succulent blue-green leaves fruit sprouting directly from the trunk. mystique. The massive, usually squat, cylindri- many years you over-winter them indoors. spring directly out of the potting soil all Attractive, flaking bark and evergreen leaves cal trunk gives rise to thick, tapering branches ÍΩdž through the winter. Then the fragrant flowers make it a good houseplant. Slow-growing and resembling a root system, which is why it has $39.00—1 gal. pot: bloom, dangling from the top of a stalk and suitable for bonsai. Should bear fruit as a con- often been called the upside-down tree. resembling down-facing yellow daffodils. An tainer plant. It reaches a height of 10–15’ in Í U065 Australian Finger Lime C. australasica Suitable for bonsai. $18.00—4” pot ◊—The insides of the small, elongated easy houseplant when it has good drainage and California, but must be grown as a container a sunny windowsill. Bulbs should go dry and plant here, which will further restrict its size. Begonia, Andean Begonia fruit contain lots of juice-filled spheres Í∏Ç with a tart lime flavor. Also known as dormant all winter to bloom again next year. $13.00—4” pot Native begonias from South America. Rare in the Í citrus caviar. From South Africa. 4–12”h U.S. Cooler summers and a dry winter dormancy U085 Leopard Plant ◊ C. bergamia ◊— $15.00—5.25” pot are preferred. Grow in a succulent soil mix and U066 Bergamot Orange Farfugium japonicum Aureomaculatum Yellow fragrant fruit prized for the aro- U077 Date, Pygmy ◊ give it a dry dormant period in winter. ∏¥ Mounds of large, glossy yellow-spotted leaves matic rind that gives Earl Grey tea its Phoenix roebelenii $5.00—4.5” pot: with clusters of yellow flowers in late summer distinctive flavor. Flowers in spring. This popular ornamental dwarf palm, native to U058 Achan K’aray B. veitchii ◊ß—Vivid and fall. Likes wet feet, and is a good container U067 Blood Orange, Delfino C. x sinensis Southeast Asia, is excellent as a potted plant. ∏Óç¥ reddish orange 2.5” flowers on 12” stalks ◊ plant. Over-winter indoors. 12–24”h —Fruit is orange and nearly spherical Cascading panicles of creamy white flowers above rounded 10” leaves. When this $7.00—3.5” pot with lightly colored red-orange flesh. produce half-inch edible fruits. Palm leaves plant was discovered in 1866 (near the U086 Loquat Eriobotrya japonica U068 Buddha’s Hand Citron C. medica var. sarco- 24–40” long with about a hundred 4–6” ruined Inca city of Machu Picchu that was ◊ dactylis —Aromatic 6–12” yellow fruit leaflets. Slow-growing, requires minimal water. Easy-to-grow subtropical fruit tree, grown for found 45 years later) it caused a surge of is mostly rind and pith with little to no 6–10’h Í∏dž $12.00—4” pot the bold tropical look of the textured foliage. new begonia hybridizing. 12”h flesh or juice. Commonly candied or used Unusual in that it flowers in the fall. Fruit sel- U059 Killu Killu B. baumannii ◊ß— in baking or infusing. Trees are very cold- U078 Double Claw ◊ dom ripens without a greenhouse. Pits are tox- Rounded, crinkled 6” leaves with wavy red sensitive and do not like excess watering. Proboscidea parviflora ic. Good for bonsai. Small tree, height edges, bright red stalks, and large rose One of the oldest citrus fruits. Also known Pink trumpet flowers from August–October, constrained by pot. A 5-year-old tree might be Í pink flowers on tall stems. This sweet- as fingered citron. but this plant has a bigger claim to fame. It pro- 6 to 8'h. $14.00—5.25” pot smelling begonia is from the high rocky U069 Kumquat, Nagami C. fortunella Ω duces bizarre 6” seed pods with two long, sharp Porterweed Stachytarpheta mountains of Bolivia. 24”h Nordmann Seedless—Oval orange 1” fruit hooks that enable them to hitchhike onto pass- Blooms in spikes over textured foliage from ß with a sweet rind and tart interior are ing animals. Beware of the sticky substance U060 Begonia, Hardy summer to frost. An excellent nectar source. commonly eaten whole. Flowers in sum- covering the leaves, which is not easy to wash Begonia grandis Heron’s Pirouette May self-seed. Native to Mexico, the Caribbean, mer, fruits mature in late winter. off. The leaves move to follow the sun, as if to Lavender-pink flowers with gold centers hang and South America. ÍΩ∫˙¥ U070 Lemon, Meyer C. x meyeri—Believed to remind the gardener that this plant needs lots in large, loose clusters from slender, branching be a cross of lemon and mandarin orange, of heat and light. Over 25 Native American $15.00—5.25” pot: 12” pink-red stems July into fall. Yellowish Meyer lemons are juicier and sweeter than tribes in the Southwest have traditionally used U087 Purple S. frantzii ◊—Small tubular green 4” leaves look like lopsided hearts. Dan common lemons. Native to China and the pods’ permanently black fibers in their purple flowers on tall spikes. 36–48”h Hinkley, former owner of Heronswood Nursery, introduced in the U.S. by Frank Meyer. intricately woven basket designs. Also known U088 Red S. mutabilis—Red flowers. 24–60”h collected the wild seeds in Japan. Not usually Meyer lemon trees can be pruned to stay as elephant tusks, unicorn plant, and devil’s considered hardy here, but Shirley Friberg of U090 Queen of the Night ◊ small. claws. 36”h by 96”w ÍΩ $3.00—2.5” pot Saint Paul leaves hers in the ground, in a pro- U071 Lime, Thai C. hystrix—Grown primarily Selenicereus macdonaldiae tected area north of an unheated porch. for its attractive and distinctively shaped U079 Dragon Tree Dracaena draco Huge fragrant flowers with wide white petals ∏Ó˙¥ 18–36”h by 72”w $5.00—4.5” pot double leaves. Prized by Thai cooks, the A living fossil now found only in the Canary surrounded by spidery yellow outer petals open U061 Black Jade Vine Mucuna nigricans leaves can be used fresh or dried and Islands and a few other places where it is at dusk and close up as the sun appears. These stored frozen. A small, thorny tree that endangered, this succulent “tree” once lived are the largest flowers in the cactus family, 13” Clusters of dark violet flowers hang like grapes can bloom year-round and may bear small, with the dinosaurs in forests from Africa to across. Thin, lightly spiny stems can grow up to from a fast-growing vine. Bring it in for the bumpy fruit. Also called kaffir lime. Russia. Thick, scaly, ancient-looking trunk 48” in a year and may need to be tied up. winter and reduce watering, but don’t let it get U072 Palestine Sweet Lime C. limettioides topped by dense rosettes of 24” swordlike blue- Blooms sparsely for three to four weeks in May too dry. 6–8’h Í∏† $26.00—5” pot ◊—Round, medium-sized, juicy yellow green leaves. The Latin name means dragon, and June. Also known as night-blooming U062a Blue Butterfly Flower ◊ limes from the Middle East have very low- and when its leaves, trunk, or branches are cut cereus. 10–30’h ∏¥ $5.00—2.5” pot Rotheca myricoides acid juice and few seeds. Not the same as they trickle a crimson sap called dragon’s limetta. blood, used as a dye and medicinally. Likes Snake Plant Sansevieria A rambunctious tropical vine with sprightly U073 Satsuma, Miho Wase C. unshiu ◊— nutrient-poor, well-drained soil, and infrequent Uncommon versions of the classic succulent blue and white flowers resembling butterflies Cold-tolerant citrus able to withstand watering. Slow-growing, easy. 36–48”h Í with upright, spear-like leaves. Excellent as from midsummer to fall. Good container plant. temperatures into the low 20s. Sweet, $9.00—4” pot houseplants, tolerating low light levels. Can be espaliered. Climbs by twining. 4–6’h juicy 3” fruit with thin, easy-to-peel skin. Resilient and only need watering once or twice ∏Ω∫†¥ $15.00—5.25” pot U080 Foxglove, Canary Island No seeds. Isoplexis isabelliana ß◊ a month outside in the summer and even less U074 Trifoliate Orange Poncirus trifoliata Flying frequently indoors. ∏Ó†¥ U062b Cactus, Blue Myrtle Crested Straight burgundy stems covered in 1” orange Dragon— Twisted green branches with Myrtillocactus geometrizans Elite and gold flowers with prominent red-orange $9.00—2.5” pot: thorns. The fruit is sour and seedy but can A twisted, contorted form of a tree-like anthers. Tropical foxglove relative. In its origi- U092 Pencil S. erythraeae—Fan-shaped rosette be used like a lemon. The hardiest citrus Mexican cactus. This blue-green crested muta- nal Canary Island home, it was pollinated by of long pencil-shaped leaves grows in a relative but will most likely not survive the tion will not get tall, nor will it get berries. now-extinct birds. Fast-growing and long- spiral. The green leaves have narrow chan- winter this far north. Unlike citrus, it loses 12”h Í∏ $12.00—4” pot SQUIREblooming. HOUSE Needs well-drained GARDENS soil or a succu- nels and sharp tips. The species name its leaves, so could be wintered in a cold lent soil mix in a container with infrequent refers to its being found in Eritrea. basement or possibly an attached garage. U064 Chagual Puya venusta Plants selectedwatering. by Deer-resistant. gardeners, 24–48”h Í∏Ω∫for gardeners!syn: S. schweinfurthii. 36”h U075 Yuzu Ichandrin C. junos ◊—Aromatic, Stunning rosettes of silvery gray, succulent, $5.00—3.5” pot $12.00—1 quart pot: easy-to-peel 3” fruit. Generally used for Visit and enjoy the unique setting of our nursery, spiny leaves form a great pink-stemmed, wax- U081 Guava, Strawberry ◊ U093 Spear Leaf S. cylindrica—Smooth, striped, like spike filled with deep reddish violet flow- cooking rather than eating fresh, the fruit gift shop and gardens, located in an historic 1870s can be used in all stages, from young with Psidium littorale var. longipes succulent green-gray leaves more than an ers. A bromeliad from dry Chilean areas. home and grounds in Afton, Minnesota. inch thick grow upright like a candelabra. Overwinter as a houseplant. 36–60”h ͆ a green rind to over-mature with a dark Red to purple 1” round fruits with a sweet-acid • Distinctive plant choices spring through24–60”h fall $5.00—2.5” pot yellow rind. Hardy to 10° F. C. ichangensis flavor. Small dense tree with white inch-wide x C. reticulata flowers and• oval Northern 3” leaves. hardy Native perennials in South for sun $25.00—6”and shade pot: America. Made into a jam said to taste like • Wildflowers, ferns and native plantsU094 Mason’s Congo S. masoniana—Long strawberries. Great plant to grow in a container leaves, 8–10” wide, have smudged light and will fruit• Expertin a five-gallon horticultural pot. Í∏Ç advice and design servicesgreen spots and a unique purple-banded • Celebrating 24 $7.00—3.5”years pot sheath (often below soil level). 36–60”h U082 Horseradish Tree ◊ U095 Tree of India Squire House GardensMoringa • 3390 pterygosperma St. Croix Trail South Afton, Minnesota 55001 Amorphophallus konjac Feathery foliage has a slight radish taste, is eat- See our website www.squirehousegardens.com • 651-436-8080Reddish purple spathe, each with a protuding en like spinach, and provides significant dark brown spadix. Each flower is followed by a amounts of vitamins A and C as well as calcium solitary, huge leaf, up to 54” long on a mottled and iron. Long, slender, immature seed pods stalk. Not house plants, these tender perennials called drumsticks are cooked in curries. Roots should be planted in the garden, then brought taste like horseradish. Seeds are pressed for an inside for the winter. Grown as a vegetable in edible oil. This tree is an edible powerhouse Asia. Also called voodoo lily. 36–54”h with almost all its parts providing food to peo- Í∏ÓÇ¥ $7.00—4.5” pot ple in the subtropics (Fiji, Hawaii, Haiti, West Africa, Southeast Asia, and its native India). Loves heat and sun. Do not overwater. Bring inside in winter when the tree will go through a dormant stage, or take cuttings to root for the next summer. Grows to 30–40’h, but height is controlled by pruning. Ídž $3.00—2.5” pot www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 21

Plant widths are similar to their heights Perennials unless noted otherwise. Barrenwort Epimedium Key Good for dry shade, with wiry stems and leaves that Í Full sun A note about reading the plant listings appear to float. Shelter from cold, dry winds. ∏Ó˝‰ ∏ Part sun/part shade Size: You can assume the plants are the roughly the same width as the height shown $7.00—3” deep pot: Ó Shade unless noted otherwise. P037 Red E. x rubrum—New growth is red maturing to medium green. Red flowers in spring. Foliage Ω Good for bees turns reddish brown in fall. 12”h Flowers and leaves: You can assume leaves are green and flowers are single and ı Bird food source $8.00—4.5” pot: scentless unless noted otherwise. ∫ Butterfly-friendly P038 Lilafee E. grandiflorum ß—Lavender-purple ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Hardiness: We don’t list USDA hardiness zones because in our experience they can be flowers in spring. Winter mulch. 8”h $12.00—4.5” pot: misleading. Read the full explanation here: www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/zones. ç Attractive foliage P039 Warley E. x warleyensis ß—Unusual copper- However, if the catalog says a perennial “needs winter protection” or “winter mulch Ç Culinary orange-red flowers with bright yellow centers in ´ early spring. Heart-shaped leaves initially blushed Edible flowers recommended,” that means it’s less likely to be hardy here, though we know garden- ˝ ers who grow it successfully. If the text says “very hardy,” that means the plant is with purple-red, especially at the margins. Ground cover 8–12”h  Medicinal known to be hardy north of the Twin Cities. If a plant has five stars ★★★★★ $16.00—4.5” pot: ˜ Minnesota native it is highly rated for success in the book Growing Perennials in Cold Climates. P040 Yubae E. grandiflorum ◊—Large dark rose ‰ Rock garden flowers are held above the foliage on this heavy If you have questions about a particular plant, we will have a detailed list about bloomer. Grown from roots imported from Japan. † Cold-sensitive: hardiness at the Info Desk, so stop by! 12–18”h keep above 40°F Beardtongue Penstemon ¥ Toxic to humans Blooms in spires all summer over blue-green rosettes ß Saturday restock P001 Anemone, Cutleaf ß Astilbe continued of lance-shaped foliage. Easy, drought-tolerant, and a Anemone multifida rubra Annabella Deep Pink $8.00—4.5” pot: good cut flower. Fragrant. Í∏∫˙ Hot pink flowers and lacy foliage. Blooms June– P018 Color Flash Lime ß—Leaves start out yellow- $2.00—2.5” pot: Í∏‰¥ August. 8–12”h $2.00—2.5” pot green, changing to burgundy to purple to gold. P042 Miniature Bells P. x mexicali ß—Pink flowers. About those Light pink flowers in early summer. 20–30”h Ω P002 Anemone, Fall-Blooming 15”h stars… $10.00—4.5” pot: P043 Pineleaf P. pinifolius ◊ß—Reddish orange 1” Anemone japonica hupehensis September Charm Throughout, you will P019 Boogie Woogie ◊ß—Densely packed tubular flowers with leaves that resemble soft Pink flowers for over a month in September and notice plants that are magenta-pink flowers June–July. Bushy, full pine needles. It does look like a dwarf conifer in October. Prefers light shade and moist, well-drained marked with five stars foliage. From the Music series. 14–16”h spring and fall, and is actually a small shrub, so soil. 24–48”h Í∏‰¥ $8.00—1 quart pot (★★★★★). These plants P020 Cappuccino ß—Dark bronzy green foliage with leave 4–5” of the woody stems if you prune it. ‰ have been awarded five ß broad spikes of sweet-smelling white flowers on 8–24”h P003 Anemone, Snowdrop stars by Heger, Lonnee, brownish red stems. 24–29”h Anemone sylvestris See also the native BEARDTONGUE, page 52 and Whitman in the Fragrant, large white flowers with yellow centers in Avens Geum 2011 edition of Growing ∏¥ Bee Balm, Bradbury’s Monarda spring. 12”h $2.00—2.5” pot Bright, dainty flowers start to bloom in late spring or Perennials in Cold Climates Each flower head rests on a whorl of showy, purplish, as one of the very best P004 Angelica, Korean Angelica gigas early summer on wiry stems above attractive mounds of leafy bracts in May and June. The aromatic gray-green fuzzy foliage. Moist, fertile soil with good drainage. Í∏ plants available on the Architectural and dramatic, with huge, bold leaves and leaves may be used in teas. Will not spread as other market. striking flowers produced in mid- to late summer in $2.00—2.5” pot: bee balms do. Í∏Ω∫˙Ç ß large round clusters. Flowers and stems become pur- P021 Double Bloody Mary G. flora plena —Clusters $3.00—2.5” pot: plish red. Seedpods are beautiful in the garden and in of large, double burgundy red flowers in summer. —Clusters of 3” fragrant dark ‰ P044 Prairie Gypsy the vase. Biennial or short-lived perennial. Reseeds. 14”h magenta floral tubes. 18–24”h 48–72”h ∏ÓΩ $3.00—2.5” pot $7.00—4.5” pot: $3.50—3.5” pot: ß P005 Aster, Alpine Aster alpinus Dark Beauty P022 Alabama Slammer —Ruffled, semi-double and P045 M. bradburiana ß—Purple-spotted pale pink single 1” blooms are orange blended with gold, Purple 2” daisies with yellow centers bloom late spring flowers. Midwestern native. rose-pink, and red-orange. If you love orange and and early summer. Very compact. 10–12”h by 18”w 12–24”h by 24”w burgundy together, you’ll love its burgundy-pur- Í∏Ω∫‰ $2.00—2.5” pot ple stems and buds. The burgundy bud coverings See more BEE BALM, pages 21 and 52 remain on the backs of the flowers. Late spring to Aster, Bushy Symphyotrichum dumosum P046 Bellflower, Carpathian ß Shorter asters with yellow eyes. Blooms for four to six early summer. 10–14”h ß Campanula carpatica Blue Clips weeks in late summer and fall. The botanical name was P023 Flames of Passion —Long show of up-facing ‰ Dainty flowers with a long bloom season. Excellent formerly Aster. 10–14”h Í∏Ω∫ ruby red flowers. 15” P024 Totally Tangerine ß—Gold-orange flowers edging plant. ★★★★★ 8”h Í∏˝‰ $2.00—2.5” pot $2.00—2.5” pot: bloom over several months. 30”h ß P006 Alert ß—Double magenta blooms. ★★★★★ P047 Bellflower, Japanese P007 Professor Anton Kippenburg ß—Lavender- Baby’s Breath, Creeping Gypsophila repens Campanula punctata Cherry Bells purple blooms. ★★★★★ Low-growing. Great for hot, sunny, well-drained soils. Long red bells with white tips. Strong upright plant. P008 Wood’s Blue ß—Pastel lavender-blue. ★★★★★ Blooms late spring into summer. 5”h Í˝ ‰ Vigorous spreader. 18–30”h Í∏ $2.00—2.5 gal. pot ß See also the native ASTERS, page 52 $2.00—2.5” pot: P048 Bellflower, Serbian P025 Alba ß—White. Campanula poscharskyana Astilbe Astilbe P026 Rosea ß—Pink. Light lavender-blue, star-shaped flowers on trailing Grown for its upright plumes of tiny flowers. For gar- plants. Blooms summer. Drought-resistant. Spreads by Í∏Ó Bachelor’s Buttons Centaurea montana dens or woodland. underground runners. 4–8”h Í∏Ó˝‰ $2.00—2.5” pot: Hardy, long-blooming, and durable perennials. $2.00—2.5” pot Delicate, finely fringed flowers. Will rebloom in late P009 Astary Rose A. x arendsii ß—Dark pink. 12”h P049 Bellflower, Yellow ß ß summer if you shear them. Petals are edible. P010 Astary White A. x arendsii —White plumes Í∏´Ω∫ Campanula thyrsoides over glossy dark foliage. 12”h Native to alpine meadows of Europe, this reseeding $2.00—2.5” pot: $3.00—3.5” pot: biennial makes a low rosette in year one, then a fat P027 Mountain Bluets ß—Pale purple-blue flowers P011 Bridal Veil A. x arendsii ß—White flowers early spike with many densely packed greenish cream flow- May–June. 12–24”h by 12”w to mid-summer. ★★★★★ 36”h ers in year two or later. Blooms July and August. P028 Purple Heart ß—Bicolor blooms with white P012 Deutschland A. japonica ß—White flowers early 15–24”h Í∏‰ $2.00—2.5” pot petals and purple centers May–July. 28–32”h to mid-summer. 18–24”h See also the native BELLFLOWER, page 52, and Fanal Red A. x arendsii ß—Deep red flowers ear- $6.00—4.5” pot: P013 HAREBELLS, page 54 ly to mid-summer. Bronze foliage. ★★★★★ 36”h P029 Black Sprite ß—Purple-black spidery starbursts $6.00—4.5” pot: contrast dramatically with gray-green, silvery Betony Stachys leaves. 14”h P014 Key West A. x simplicifolia ß—Bright red buds Spikes of tubular flowers over a mound of crinkled open to lightly fragrant pink plumes on red Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflorus foliage. Deer-resistant. Í∏Ω∫¥ stems, blooming most abundantly in mid- to late Large, inflated buds open into starry, bell-shaped flow- $2.00—2.5” pot: summer. Foliage emerges red and gradually turns ers mid- to late summer. Emerges late so mark its loca- P050 Big Betony S. macrantha ß—Densely packed bronze-green with red margins. ★★★★★ 12–14”h tion. Easy and deer-resistant. Í∏‰ purple-rose flowers May–June. Wonderful cut P015 Straussenfeder (Ostrich Plume) A. thunbergii flower. Native to central Asia. ß—Salmon-pink flowers in an open feathery $2.00—2.5” pot: ß 12–24”h arrangement in mid-summer. 36”h by 24”w P030 Fairy Snow —White flowers with blue veining on dwarf plants. 10”h $6.00—4.5” pot: $7.00—4.5” pot: Fuji Blue ß—Beautiful with white lilies. 24”h P051 Dwarf Betony S. minima ß—Reddish purple ß P031 P016 Glow A. x arendsii —Old favorite with glowing P032 Fuji Pink ß—24”h flowers in early summer. 6”h ‰ dark red buds that open to bright rose red on P033 Hakone Double Blue ß—Fully double bright P052 Hummelo S. officinalis ß—Purple-pink flowers long narrow plumes early to mid-summer. Fern- blue-violet flowers. ★★★★★ 24”h are densely packed to form bottlebrush spikes in like foliage is bronze-red turning to green. 30”h Hakone Double White ◊—White 10-pointed, July. Blooms all summer. Awarded the top rating in ß P034 P017 Montgomery —Deep red to scarlet flowers 2–3” stars (instead of the usual five-pointed the Chicago Botanic Garden trials. Long-lasting as with dark red-bronze glossy foliage changing to stars). More compact and very hardy. 15–24”h cut flowers. 18–24”h Í∏Ω∫ green in the spring. Blooms mid-summer. P035 Sentimental Blue ß—Dwarf version, quick to Fall-Blooming Tolerates full shade. ★★★★★ 20–24”h flower. ★★★★★ 6”h Anemone P036 Shell Pink —Very light pink. 24”h 22 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

We accept cash, checks, Amex, Perennials Visa, MasterCard, & Discover Bitter Root Lewisia P073 Bleeding Heart, Yellow ß Cinquefoil continued Rock garden succulents. ͉ Pseudofumaria lutea $2.00—2.5” pot (continued): $3.00—2.5” pot: Charming, tubular flowers like tiny yellow fish darting P089 Woolly P. megalantha—A mound of fuzzy straw- P053 Little Plum L. x longipetala—Intense rose-purple around the delicate blue-green foliage. Lovely along berry-like leaves with bright yellow flowers for flowers with an initial touch of orange on short rock walls and paths. Blooms until frost. Short-lived three weeks in late spring. 10–12”h ‰ upright stems. Lance-like leaves in rosettes. perennial, but tends to self-seed nicely. Syn. Corydalis Í∏‰ P090 Clematis, Bush Clematis integrifolia ß Blooms May–June, reblooming in September. lutea. 12”h $3.00—3.5” pot Easy to grow. 4”h Nodding blue blooms with four slightly twisted petals P074 Bluestar, Threadleaf and cream colored anthers, followed by silvery brown $5.00—3.5” pot: Amsonia hubrichtii seed heads. A smaller, non-climbing clematis that likes P054 Siskiyou L. cotyledon—Compact mix of pink to Scores of star-shaped light blue flowers for almost a to grow through low shrubbery or be supported by white flowers with spoon-shaped leaves. Blooms month in early spring. But the real show comes in fall tomato cages. Mid-season bloom. ★★★★★ 24–36”h throughout summer. Alpine that prefers just a bit when the willow-like foliage turns an electrifying gold. Í∏¥ $16.00—1 gal. pot Blackberry of shade and good drainage. 12”h Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. Clump-forming P091 Clover, Red Feather Trifolium rubens ß Lily Black-Eyed Susan Midwest native. 36”h Í∏∫¥ $3.00—2.5” pot Rudbeckia Large silver buds open to dark pink candles. Silvery, Blooms summer and fall. Drought-tolerant and easy. P075 Brideflower ß◊ hairy leaves on this Eurasian native. July and August. Í∏∫¥ Achillea ptarmica Noblessa 12–24”h Í∏Ω∫˙ $2.00—2.5” pot $2.00—2.5” pot: Penny-sized white pompom flowers in summer are P092 Cohosh, Black Actaea racemosa P055 Goldsturm R. fulgida ß—Deep yellow daisies long-lasting in a vase or dried. These vigorous, hardy, Rosettes of swirling foliage and tall, candelabra- with soot-black cones. Performs well. Spreads. easy plants are fragrant and left alone by deer and rab- branching stems with pearl-like white buds that open ★★★★★ 24”h bits. No wonder they were popular in Edwardian gar- to delicate flowers, attracting bees like crazy in late dens, although not well known now. Clip down to 6” $7.00—4.5” pot: afternoon. Midwestern native. Syn. Cimicifuga. after flowering for rebloom. Also called sneezewort P056 Herbstsonne R. nitida—Bright yellow 5” flowers ★★★★★ 60–84”h Í∏ÓΩ∫¥ $7.00—4.5” pot in fall. Spectacularly tall plant that does not need because the dried leaves were used for cheap snuff. Í∏Ω∫˙¥ staking. 72–96”h by 24–36”w 12”h by 18”w $2.00—2.5” pot P093 Cohosh, Japanese ß Actaea atropurea Brunette See also the native BLACK-EYED SUSAN, page 52 Bugleweed Ajuga reptans Pink wands of flowers in late fall. Long bottlebrush ß Excellent shade-loving ground cover. Blue flowers in P057 Blackberry Lily Iris domestica late spring and early summer. Large areas can actually flowers and lacy leaves. Strong sweet perfume. Syn. ∏ç¥ Sword-shaped leaves and speckled orange flowers in be mowed or cut with a string trimmer to refresh the Cimicifuga. 40”h $14.00—4.5” pot August. When each bloom is done, it twists itself into foliage. Tolerant of poor soils, but does prefer mois- Columbine Aquilegia a cute little spiral (if only daylilies would do that!). ture. 4–8”h∏Óç˝ Clusters of shiny seeds look like blackberries. May self- Graceful flowers with an origami-like structure, gener- $5.00—4 plants in a pack: seed. Formerly Belamcanda chinensis. 36”h Í∏¥ ally in spring to early summer. Doubles are known as Bronze Beauty ß—Purple to maroon-tinted $2.00—2.5” pot P076 granny’s bonnets because of the dense ruffles, or as leaves. “hose-in-hose” from their resemblance to the fashion Blazing Star Liatris spicata P077 Burgundy Glow ß—Variegated foliage is craze for double stockings with turned back tops worn In the Bulbs Í∏∫˙ Long flower spikes. Seeds eaten by birds. & Bareroots burgundy, cream, and green. by Elizabethan men. Airy, fan-shaped foliage. ß—Lush black-burgundy leaves. Best in groups. Drought-tolerant, but loves section P078 Mahogany $2.00—2.5” pot: Í∏¥ outside water, too. P079 Bush Clover, Weeping P094 Alpine Blue A. alpina ß—Low-growing with $3.00—10 bulbs: Lespedeza thunbergii Samindare large deep blue flowers mid-summer. From cen- Ω∫ tral Europe. 18”h P058 Purple—24–36”h by 12–18”w Spectacular, semi-woody bush with arching branches Black Barlow A. vulgaris ß—Double, spurless $3.00—4 bulbs: of fine leaves loaded with orchid-like fuchsia-pink P095 purple-black flowers. 28”h P059 Kobold—Violet flowers on more compact plants. flowers in late summer, continuing into fall. Great for P096 Blue Star A. caerulea ß—Large blue flowers with ★★★★★ 18–24”h by 6–12”w cascading over a wall. An easy-care nitrogen-fixer. long spurs. U.S. native. 24”h 36–60”h ÍΩ∫ $9.00—4.5” pot $3.00—7 bulbs: P097 Leprechaun Gold A. vulgaris—Variegated gold, P060 Floristan White—24–36”h by 16–20”w P080 Campion, Sea ß chartreuse, and dark green foliage with spring Bleeding Heart, Everblooming Silene uniflora Druett’s Variegated spikes of violet flowers. Wonderful contrasted with dark foliage plants. ★★★★★ 24–30”h ‰ Dicentra Blue-green leaves edged in creamy white. Cushion of ß fragrant, puffy white flowers in early summer. Well- P098 Nana Alba A. flabellata —Pure white flowers. Lovely, fine-cut foliage all summer. Compact and stays drained soil. 2–6”h by 12”w ͉ $2.00—2.5” pot ★★★★★ 8”h neat all season. Deer- and rabbit-resistant. ∏Ó‰¥ P099 Nora Barlow A. vulgaris ß—Double pompom, $9.00—1 gal. pot: Candy Lily Iris x norrisii spurless flowers in pale green and pink. ★★★★★ Columbine P061 King of Hearts ß—Outstanding rosy pink A mix of oranges, yellows, pinks, and purples, bloom- 24–30”h ß flowers. Best in humus-rich soils. 9–18”h ing July–September. Outstanding cross of the vesper P100 Songbird Goldfinch A. x hybrida —Lemon yel- iris and blackberry lily. Í¥ low. ★★★★★ 30”h Bleeding Heart, Fringed Dicentra P101 Songbird Mix A. x hybrida ß—★★★★★ 24–30”h $3.00—2.5” pot: Small hearts dangle along arched stems. Gray-green P102 Tequila Sunrise A. skinneri ß—Copper-red flow- Dazzler—Dwarf strain with 2” flowers. 16”h ferny foliage. Prefers light soil. At home around rocks P081 ers. 18–24”h P082 P. x norrisii—24–36”h or ledges. Dislikes hot, dry locations. Will slowly $3.00—3.5” pot: ∏¥ naturalize in woodland areas. Catmint Nepeta P103 Clementine Blue A. vulgaris ß—Double blues. $2.00—2.5” pot: Gray-green foliage on tough, unfussy plants. Í∏Ω Blue-green foliage is attractive all season. ß P066 D. eximia —Rose-pink to red-purple flowers $2.00—2.5” pot: Excellent as cut flowers. ★★★★★ 18–24”h ß from late spring to fall. Tolerant of heat and sun. P083 Blue Carpet N. nervosa ß—Crinkled leaves and P104 Clementine Red A. vulgaris —Upward-facing, Native to the Eastern U.S. 12–18”h purple-blue flower spikes summer to fall. Bluest double fuchsia-red spurless flowers. Blue-green $5.00—bareroot: of all the catmints. Clump-forming. Aromatic. foliage is attractive all season. Excellent as cut In the Bulbs flowers. ★★★★★ 18–24”h P067 Luxuriant Red D. eximia x formosa— & Bareroots 10–16”h Red flowers from mid-spring to mid- section P084 Walker’s Low N. x faassenii ß—Blue blossoms $6.00—4.5” pot: outside summer. ★★★★★ 12”h by 18”w late spring into summer. Often reblooms. One of P105 Black Currant Ice A. flabellata ß—Very compact the U of M’s Tough and Terrific perennials. with plum-purple and yellow blooms. 6–8”h Bleeding Heart, Old-Fashioned ★★★★★ 24–30”h P106 Clementine Salmon Rose A. vulgaris ß—Spec - Dicentra spectabilis $3.00—2.5” pot: tacular double blossoms, aging from rosy salmon Each spring, long arching sprays are loaded with P085 Little Trudy ◊—Spikes of long-blooming to lavender. Blue-green foliage is attractive all sea- dozens of heart-shaped flowers with drooping inner son. Excellent as cut flowers. ★★★★★ 12–24”h lavender flowers. Lacy foliage. Low, mounded ß Plants petals. Prefers compost-rich soil and part shade. May plant that spreads slowly. 6–12”h by 12–24”w P107 Double Pleat Blackberry —Fully double, dark become dormant in summer. ∏Ó¥ ∫˙ violet blooms have petals edged in white. Blooms $2.50—bareroot: in late spring for weeks. 24”h Catmint, Lesser ß ß marked P068 Pink—The classic. Root grows a P086 P108 Small-Flowered A. oxysepala —Japanese alpine In the Bulbs native. Clump-former with slender, erect stems blooming size plant this spring; & Bareroots Calamintha nepeta Montrose White watch eager sprouts push up through section White flowers that turn light lavender on clump-form- bearing maroon and yellow flowers in May. with outside 20–30”h the soil. ★★★★★ 24”h ing plants with small, fragrant leaves. Easy-care, P069 White D. spectabilis alba—Exquisite white drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant. Pollinators love See also the native COLUMBINE, page 53 blossoms. ★★★★★ 24”h them. 24”h by 30”w ÍΩ∫ $7.00—4.5” pot Coneflower Echinacea $5.00—bareroot: Cinquefoil Potentilla Ω P070 Valentine—Cherry-red hearts on Showy flowers with turned-back petals summer to fall. Bright flowers and spicy-scented leaves. Í∏¥ burgundy stems. Foliage matures In the Bulbs Good for naturalizing, including hot, dry conditions. & Bareroots $2.00—2.5” pot: Good cut flower. Seeds eaten by songbirds, so leave some from plum to gray-green. 24–30”h section Í∏∫ outside P087 Gibson’s Scarlet P. nepalensis ◊ß— Red dried flower heads for winter birds to eat. $8.00—3.5” pot: are flowers with dark centers. Foliage resembles sil- $2.00—2.5” pot: P071 Gold Heart D. spectabilis—Peach-colored stems very strawberry leaves. Summer flowers held ß with bright gold leaves and deep pink flowers. P109 Baby Swan White E. purpurea —Large white above low foliage mounds. Best in rich, well flowers on a short plant 12”h especially ★★★★★ 24–36”h ∫ drained soil. Rabbit-resistant. 20–24”h P110 Cheyenne Spirit ß—You can have it all because ß $10.00—4.5” pot: P088 Orange Flame P. neumanniana —This cultivar of this one variety flowers in a rainbow of warm ß good P072 Valentine —Cherry-red hearts on burgundy an Alpine native is a rock garden classic with gold colors: red-orange, yellow, magenta, even white. stems. Foliage matures from plum to gray-green. to almost tangerine flowers. Forms clumps rather 24”h Ω for bees 24–30”h than spreading. Very hardy. 3”h ‰ CONEFLOWER CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 23

Plant widths are similar to their heights Perennials unless noted otherwise. Coneflower continued Coreopsis Coreopsis Daylilies see box, page 24 Key ÍΩ Í $2.00—2.5” pot (continued): Summer daisies with lacy foliage. Delphinium Delphinium Full sun E. purpurea ß—Rosy purple petals. 36”h ∏ Part sun/part shade P111 Magnus $2.00—2.5” pot: Colorful flower spikes rise above lobed leaves. Blooms Ω ß Ó P134 Early Sunrise C. grandiflora —Double flowers from summer to fall. Taller varieties do best with stak- Shade E. purpurea ß—Dense ∫ P112 Primadonna Deep Rose through summer. ★★★★★ 24”h ing. Prune after the spring blooms for rebloom in clumps with dark pink flowers. 34”h Ω $3.00—3.5” pot: September. Í∏¥ Ω Good for bees P113 Ruby Star E. purpurea ß—Intense carmine red. C. grandiflora ß—Gold-yellow flowers ı 36”h Ω P135 Sunfire $2.00—2.5” pot: Bird food source with a burgundy ring. ★★★★★ 20”h ∫ ß P114 White Swan E. purpurea ß—White flowers with P191 Blue Butterfly D. chinensis —Very blue. 14”h ∫ Butterfly-friendly shorter petals and coppery cones. 18–24”h Ω∫ $6.00—4.5” pot: P192 Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom D. x elatum ˙ Hummingbird-friendly ß ß—Pale lavender-pink flowers with white cen- $9.00—4.5” pot: P136 Moonbeam C. verticillata —Creamy yellow flowers July to fall. 15–18”h ∫ ters. ★★★★★ 36”h P115 Big Sky After Midnight—Deep magenta-purple ç Attractive foliage P137 Zagreb C. verticillata ß—Clear yellow flowers on P193 Pacific Giant Astolat D. x elatum ß—Pink flowers with black-red cones on black stems. Ç Culinary Ω bushy, slowly spreading plants. Dependable and shades. Astolat was home to Lancelot’s Elaine in Compact plant. 12”h ˙ ´ Edible flowers ß easy; the hardiest coreopsis. It has five stars for a Arthurian mythology. ★★★★★ 60”h P116 Sombrero Salsa Red —Bright orange-red ß reason! ★★★★★ 15”h P194 Pacific Giant Black Knight D. x elatum —Deep ˝ Ground cover 3” flowers with large orange-brown cones. Color midnight violet. 48–60”h  Medicinal deepens with age. Blooms June–August with See also the native COREOPSIS, page 53 scattered fall blooms. 18–24”h $6.00—4.5” pot: ˜ Minnesota native Cranesbill Geranium P195 Double Innocence D. x elatum ß—Frilly white ‰ $12.00—4.5” pot: Rock garden Low-growing plants with great looking foliage all sea- doubles with light green centers. From the New P117 Butterfly Rainbow Marcella ◊ß—Maroon son, including nice fall color. Í∏ Millennium series. ★★★★★ 36”h ∫ centers and petals that grade from raspberry near † Cold-sensitive: P196 Pagan Purples ß—Double blooms in rich pur- the center to orange at the tip. Blooms until late $2.00—2.5” pot: keep above 40°F ples and blues on sturdy stalks. Better over-win- fall. 16–18”h Ω P138 Dwarf Bloody G. sanguineum nanum ß—Pink to ¥ tering and more tolerant of heat and humidity Toxic to humans ß—Long-lasting reddish purple flowers throughout the summer. P118 Double Scoop Orangeberry than older varieties. From the New Millennium ß Saturday restock double blooms with orange petals surrounding ★★★★★ 12”h series. ★★★★★ 60–72”h by 18–24”w Ω∫˙ raspberry centers. 24–30”h P139 Tiny Monster G. pratense ß—Nonstop bright P197 Royal Aspirations ß—Sturdy spires of deep ß—Yellow-orange double magenta blooms. Vigorous. 12”h P119 Supreme Cantaloupe sapphire to navy blue, semi-double blossoms flowers with mild fragrance. Strong, upright $3.00—3.5” pot: with contrasting white center markings. Tolerates plant. Especially attractive planted with blue- P140 Striatum G. sanguineum ß—Smothered in charm- our summer heat and humidity. From the New flowered plants like catmint. 24–26”h ing, cup-shaped light pink flowers with fuchsia Millennium series. 40–70”h by 12–24”w ∫˙ About those See also the native CONEFLOWERS, page 53 veining in early summer. Foliage turns vivid P198 Sunny Skies D. x elatum ß—Pale blue to sky stars… blood-red in fall. Heat- and drought-tolerant. blue flowers with white centers, semi-double to Throughout, you will Coral Bells Heuchera ★★★★★ 12”h double. Compact and bushy with multiple spikes notice plants that are G. macrorrhizum ß—Soft pink Arching sprays of fragrant flowers held well above P141 Walter Ingwersen and better tolerance of heat and humidity. From marked with five stars dense mounds of foliage, late spring into summer. flowers in spring. Glossy, broad, five-lobed light the New Millennium series. 45–70”h by 20”w (★★★★★). These plants Most are grown for their dramatic, lobed leaves, but green leaves. Spreads by rhizomes (the species See also LARKSPUR, pages 37 and 54 have been awarded five name means “bigfoot”). One of the U of M’s some have showy red or pink flowers. Red-flowered stars by Heger, Lonnee, Í∏罉 Tough and Terrific perennials. ★★★★★ 12–15”h ˝ varieties are good for hummingbirds. P199 Fame Flower Talinum calycinum and Whitman in the $2.00—2.5” pot: $7.00—4.5” pot: Five petals of deep pink open in the afternoon sun. 2011 edition of Growing P120 Bressingham Mix H. sanguineum ß—Green P142 Samobor G. phaeum—Small eggplant purple flow- Rising above pointed succulent leaves, each flower Perennials in Cold Climates leaves with pink or red flowers. 12”h ˙ ers and green leaves with purple-black markings lasts a day. Reblooms all summer. Reseeds, but not as one of the very best P121 Dale’s Strain H. americana ß—Marbled leaf with to match. Easy to grow and charming in a wood- aggressively. Locate where other plants will not over- plants available on the cream flowers. 16”h land garden. Blooms late spring to early summer. take it. A native of the great plains. Syn. Phemeranthus market. P122 Firefly H. sanguineum ß—Vermilion blooms. 24”h Also called dusky cranesbill. 18”h ˝ç calycinus. 6–12”h ÍΩ‰ $3.00—2.5” pot ˙ $10.00—1 gal. pot: P123 Melting Fire H. micrantha ß—Strongly curled Fern, Japanese Painted P143 Rozanne—Violet-blue 2.5” flowers with marbled Athyrium niponicum foliage with intense purple-red color on mature green foliage that turns deep red in fall. Famous leaves. The young leaves on a full grown plant are for blooming throughout the summer. 12–18”h Brings light and color into shady corners. Deer-resis- bright blood red, creating an exciting hot center tant. ∏Ó See also the native WILD GERANIUM, page 53 in each plant. Clusters of very small white flow- $6.00—3.5” pot: ers on spikes in May–June. 15”h P144 Culver’s Root, Blue P200 Ghost ß—Cross of American and Japanese P124 Palace Purple H. micrantha ß—Mahogany leaves, Veronicastrum sibericum painted ferns. Lovely silvery appearance. ★★★★★ white flowers. 10”h 24–36”h ˝ Blue-lilac flowers in late summer; great for cutting. $4.00—3.5” pot: Upright stems with leaves in whorls. 60”h Í∏ $6.00—4.5” pot: P125 Hercules ◊ß—Lightly ruffled, rounded $2.50—2.5” pot P201 Apple Court ß—Almost metallic silver and pur- leaves in a 10–15” mound are thoroughly and P145 Daisy, Blue Kalimeris incisa Blue Star ß ple overlay on 20” gray-green fronds is at its best lastingly splashed with cream and pale green. in spring. Deep maroon midribs and prominent Pale lavender-blue 1” daisies with yellow centers. Summer flowers are pinkish red. As vigorous as crested tassels at the tips. 12–18”h ˙ Blooms in summer, reveling in the heat and humidity, its name. 18–20”h ß—Arching, slightly ruffled 8–20” ß and can be encouraged to rebloom in fall if cut back. P202 Regal Red P126 Snow Angel H. sanguineum —Light green fronds are dark violet red in the center with silver Lance-like 3–4” leaves form a compact mound. Easy foliage with light cream marbling. Showy pink edges and red stems. Over-fertilizing mutes the ˙ and drought-tolerant. May need a winter mulch. flowers. 10–15”h color. 12–18”h by 18–24”w 12–18”h by 24”w ÍΩ∫ $2.00—2.5” pot $8.00—4.5” pot: Godzilla ß—Plant Delights, the well-named nursery P127 Miracle ß—Young foliage is chartreuse with a Daisy, Engelmann ◊ P146 in North Carolina that has introduced gardeners to heavy smattering of reddish purple in the center. Engelmannia peristenia Engelmann Daisy many wonderful plants, reports that some “horticultur- Later, leaves turn a dramatic brick red with a ß Bright yellow 1” daisies with darker yellow centers al hanky panky” between neighboring ferns resulted in bright chartreuse-gold edge. Silvered undersides from summer into October. They close during hot this monster Japanese painted fern. Silver and silver- and pink flowers a bonus. Heat-tolerant. 4–9”h afternoons. The 6–12” leaves are deeply lobed and green leaves with purple ribs and stems. 36”h The little truck $10.00—4.5” pot: quite attractive. Birds like the seeds. Drought-resistant P203 $12.00—4.5” pot means we’ll be P128 Berry Smoothie ß—Rosy pink 5” leaves with a and native as near as South Dakota. Also known as P204 $15.00—1 gal. pot silver haze, maturing to purple-rose in summer. cutleaf daisy. 24”h Í∏Ω∫ $3.00—2.5” pot restocking this See also the native FERNS, page 54 Pinkish ivory flowers rise to 24–28”. Try it sur- P147 Daisy, Painted ◊ plant on Saturday rounding pink or purple spring bulbs. Best color P205 Flax, Blue Linum perenne ß with morning sun and afternoon part sun, but Tanacetum coccineum James Kelway morning. Feathery sprays of blue flowers all summer. Blooms will tolerate more shade. 12–18”h Bright crimson 3” daisies with yellow centers on late spring through summer on wiry stems. May be P129 Fire Alarm H. villosa ß—Glowing orange-red strong stems make these good cut flowers. Blooms ear- short-lived, but reseeds. 18”h Í∏Â¥ leathery foliage in spring and fall turns mahogany ly summer. Moist soil. 18–24”h Í $2.00—2.5” pot $2.00—2.5” pot red for the summer. Maroon 12” stems carry Daisy, Shasta small white and pink flowers in summer. 9”h Leucanthemum superbum P206 Fleeceflower, Giant Í P130 Georgia Peach H. villosa ß—Huge peachy orange Classic cut flowers. May need winter protection. Persicaria polymorpha leaves with a white overlay turn rose-purple in $2.00—2.5” pot: Plumes of fluffy white blooms like giant astilbe or fall. Creamy white flowers. 12–16”h P148 Alaska ß—White with yellow centers. 24”h goatsbeard in late May or early June through $12.00—4.5” pot: P149 Crazy Daisy ß—Fluffy double white flowers. September. Pinkish seed heads. Even more magnificent and shrub-like in its second year. One of Wolfgang P131 Glitter ß—Silvery white foliage with black veins. 30”h ß Oehme’s favorite plants. Very slow to emerge in the Dainty, scalloped leaves on short stems make for P150 Sonnenschein (Sunshine) —Pale yellow 3–5” spring, then takes off. Drought-tolerant and very hardy. a tidy mounding plant. Fuchsia-pink flowers. daisies with gold-yellow centers. Younger flowers 60”h Í∏ $7.00—4.5” pot 10”h ˙ are more yellow, especially when given some P132 Lime Marmalade ß—Ruffled yellowish green afternoon shade, while mature flowers are creamy Foamflower Tiarella white. 30–36”h foliage that keeps its color. Near-white flowers on Tiny pink and white spring flowers and attractive 16” stalks in early summer. 10”h by 15–18”w P151 Daisy, Thread Petal foliage. Fragrant and clump-forming. Í∏Ó˝ P133 Zipper ß—Glossy, ruffled amber-orange leaves Inula orientalis Grandiflora become golden amber in summer, remaining so $2.00—2.5” pot: ß ç deeply crinkled and folded that the magenta under- Bold orange-yellow daisies whose wavy, shaggy, spi- P207 Wherry’s Foamflower T. wherryi —10”h sides of the leaves show around the edges. Holds dery petals are reminiscent of a Van Gogh painting. $3.00—2.5” pot: Makes a good cut flower. Forms a dense clump of long, color well. White flowers in early summer. 8”h P208 Heartleaf T. cordifolia—Mounding ground cover pointed leaves and stiff, unbranched stems with bright with stalks of foamy flower in early spring. flowers. 30”h Í∏‰ $3.00—2.5” pot Delphinium Midwest native that spreads by stolons. 6–12”h Ω 24 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Daylily Definitions Reblooms: Blooms again after the initial flowering. Tetraploid: Larger flowers on husky plants. Dormant: All of our daylilies are dormant in winter unless noted as evergreen or semi-evergreen. Since those aren’t Perennials dormant when it’s cold, they require winter protection. Early season: Mid-season: Late season: Daylilies Hemerocallis Í∏Ç´ Late June/early July Late July Mid- to late August Garden favorites; each flower lasts P161 Frosted Vintage Ruffles—Cream blend P171 Lilac Greetings ◊—Buff 4.25” flower P181 Purple De Oro—Reddish purple 3” 4.5” flower with pink edges above a with purple tints and wine purple eye- flower with lighter midrib and edge one day. Prolific and very easy to yellow green throat. Very fragrant. Early zone. Lime throat. Extra-early bloom. above a gold throat. Mid-season with grow. Vigorous but not invasive. season with rebloom. 20–24”h 24”h $3.00—bareroot rebloom. 20”h ∫ $4.00—bareroot $5.00—bareroot P172 Little Fantastic—Rose pink 3” flower P182 Ralph Henry—Red-orange with a yellow P152 Bitsy—Cute, short. Early bloomer and P162 Gentle Shepherd—Near-white 5” with green throat. Early to mid- season. throat, narrowing to a thin stripe down ∫ rebloomer. Yellow. 16”h flower with a yellow-green throat. Early Semi-evergreen. 20”h $5.00—bareroot the middle of the petal. Mid-season. $3.00—bareroot to mid-season. Semi-evergreen. 29”h 28”h ∫ $3.00—bareroot P173 Little Wine Cup—Burgundy-red to ◊ $4.00—bareroot P153 Blaze of Glory —Burnt orange 5.5” maroon, recurved 2” flower with yellow- Raspberry Pixie—Chalky pink petals P163 Hall’s Pink—Pale salmon-pink 4” flower P183 flower with ruffled wine edge and eye. green throat and a lighter midline on the and luscious lemon throat edged in plum with a light rose halo and gold throat. 25”h $6.00—bareroot petals. Slightly ruffled edges. Color best purple. Mid-season. 24”h ∫ Late mid-season. 18–24”h in light shade. Reliable. Re blooming. $3.00—bareroot P154 Bright Memories—Pink and buff peach $3.00—bareroot blend with greenish olive throat. Early 20”h $3.00—bareroot P184 Red Top ◊—Orange-red flower with P164 Handiwork ◊—Golden orange 4.5” Fragrant 6” flowers in mid-season. 30”h ◊—Light creamy yellow eye and yellow stripe down the flower. Mid-season bloom. 28”h P174 Maude’s Valentine $4.00—bareroot pink 5” flower with lavender-pink center of the petals. Mid-season bloom. $3.00—bareroot P155 Calico Jack—Bright yellow 5.5” flower midribs and blue-lavender to magenta 36”h $4.00—bareroot P165 Heavenly Pink Fang—Pink 5” flower with ruffled plum edge, plum eye, and halo. Very large green throat. Mid-season —Apricot-pink with yellow toothed edges and a green P185 Siloam Double Classic green throat. Early to mid-season. bloom with rebloom. Fragrant. 32”h 5" flower with a green throat. Sometimes throat. Fragrant. Mid- to late season Evergreen. 28”h $4.00—bareroot $3.00—bareroot flowers are double. Early to mid-season. with rebloom. 24”h $7.00—bareroot ◊ P156 Conan ◊—Wine purple, white-edged P175 Misty Lavender —Lavender 6.5” ★★★★★ 16”h $5.00—bareroot P166 Isabel Maraffi ◊—Vibrant melon 6” flower with apple green throat. Early- to 5.25” flower with yellow-green throat. P186 Simmons Overture ◊—Dark pink 6” flower is double with yellow-green mid-season bloom with rebloom. Very Early to mid-season. Semi-evergreen. flower with a purple eye, edged purple throat. Mid-season bloom with rebloom. fragrant. 30”h $3.00—bareroot 26”h $3.00—bareroot and white. Yellow throat. Mid-season Fragrant. Semi-evergreen. 32”h —Double red 6” flower with bloom with rebloom. Fragrant. Semi- P157 Congo Coral—Double 4.5” salmon $6.00—bareroot P176 Moses’ Fire flower with a red eye and a yellow-green gold edges and a green throat. Mid- evergreen. 31”h $7.00—bareroot P167 Jubilee Pink—Deep pink flower with throat. Fragrant. Early to mid-season season with rebloom. 22”h large green throat. Fragrant. Mid- to late P187 So Lovely ◊—Almost white 5.5” with rebloom. Semi-evergreen. 18”h $5.00—bareroot season. Semi-evergreen. 28”h flower with a green throat. Mid-season. $5.00—bareroot —Bing cherry red 5” $4.00—bareroot P177 Night Embers Semi-evergreen. 30”h $4.00—bareroot P158 Diva’s Choice—Pink 5” flower with double flower with white edges and a ◊—Tangerine-coral 5.5” yellow ruffled edges and a yellow throat. P168 Kobie Hager—Apricot-orange, mid-sea- green throat. Fragrant. Early to mid- P188 South Seas flower with red-coral halo and a yellow- Fragrant. Early to mid-season with son bloomer. Minnesota-bred. 34”h season with rebloom. Semi-evergreen. green throat. Fragrant. Mid-season with rebloom. 24”h $6.00—bareroot $5.00—bareroot 30”h $4.00—bareroot rebloom. 30”h $4.00—bareroot P169 Laura Ingalls Wilder ◊—Lemon 4.5” ◊ P159 Excellent—Dark purple-burgundy 5” P178 Pet Lamb —Yellow with a brush of flower. Early season. 28”h ◊—Vibrant dark red flower with gold ruffled edges and a pink on the petals. Mid-season bloom. P189 Sultan’s Ruby 5” flower with green throat. Mid- to late- bright yellow-green throat. Fragrant. $3.00—bareroot 30”h $3.00—bareroot P170 Lavender Blue Baby ◊—Fuchsia 5.5” season bloom. 24”h $5.00—bareroot Mid-season with rebloom. 12–18”h P179 Pink Eyed Susan—Pink 5” flower with flower with lavender eyezone and green $6.00—bareroot lighter midribs and a rose halo with P190 White Orchid—Light cream, almost throat. Early- to mid-season bloom with P160 Fooled Me—Gold 5.5” flower edged green throat. Early to mid-season. Semi- white flower. Late-season bloomer. 30”h rebloom. Fragrant. 28”h with red has a deep red eye and green evergreen. 22”h $4.00—bareroot $4.00—bareroot throat. Early to mid-season. 24”h $6.00—bareroot —Orange and tangerine $4.00—bareroot P180 Primal Scream 7.5” flower with a green throat. Unusual form with narrow, twisted, and ruffled petals. Mid- to late season. 34”h All daylilies are in the Bulbs & Bareroots area, OUTSIDE $6.00—bareroot Be sure to plant your bareroot between the Fruit and Shrubs & Trees sections daylilies soon after purchase.

P209 Foamy Bells Heucherella Solar Eclipse ß P217 Gas Plant Dictamnus purpureus P223 Goatsbeard, Dwarf ß In a word: wow! Deeply scalloped red-brown leaves bordered in Star-shaped pink flowers on multiple spikes in early summer. Oil Aruncus aethusifolius Noble Spirits electric lime form a vigorous mound. A beautiful intergeneric evaporating from the leaves can be lit and it will cause a little Panicles of tiny white flowers bloom June–July over dainty cross between coral bells and foamflower (Heuchera and Tiarella). burst of flames, quickly, not harming the plant itself. Best culti- foliage. Good for troughs. 10”h Í∏Ω $2.00—2.5” pot Blooms spring through summer with spikes of bell flowers. Neat vated in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. It resents being dis- foliage similar to foamflower. Does well with hostas and ferns. turbed once established. Can cause skin irritation; wear long Goldenrod Solidago 10”h Í∏Óç $12.00—4.5” pot pants, sleeves and gloves when working around it. 36”h Brilliant, long-lasting color. Í∏∫¥ Í∏Ω∫¥ $3.00—2.5” pot P210 Forget-Me-Nots ß $7.00—4.5” pot: ß Myosotis alpestris Bobo Blue Globe Flower Trollius P224 Fireworks S. rugosa —Rated #1 in the goldenrod trials at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Long, arching stems of tiny Truly the queen of the buttercup family. Large, cupped gold Masses of little flowers bloom late spring and summer. Prefers yellow flowers cascade in all directions above the compact Í∏ flowers don’t need staking. Thrives in moist conditions and moist soil. Reseeding biennial that tends to form mats. 8”h foliage. It doesn’t get mildew or rust, nor is it a garden poorly drained soils, but will adapt to well-drained soil if kept $2.00—2.5” pot thug. Looks dramatic blooming in September and October moist. 24”h Í∏∫¥ Foxglove, Common Digitalis purpurea with asters, grasses, and Joe Pye weed. Use it in autumn Long spikes of tubular flowers, heavily speckled inside. Blooms $2.00—2.5” pot: bouquets. 36–48”h Ω Golden Queen T. chinensis ß—Orange-yellow outer petals in late spring and again in fall if cut back after the first blooming. P218 $10.00—4.5” pot: Poisonous leaves. Blooms the first year. Needs winter mulch. and feathery central petals. Spring-blooming. P225 Little Lemon ◊ß—Light yellow panicles of flowers Biennial to short-lived perennial. Í∏¥ $10.00—4.5” pot: provide a splash of color to your garden from late summer $2.00—2.5” pot: P219 Orange Crest ◊ß—Gold 2” cupped flowers with to mid-fall. Compact variety that fits spaces where other P211 Camelot Lavender ß—40”h by 24”w Ω˙ orange pompoms in the center. Deeply lobed leaves. goldenrods would not. Long-lasting as a cut flower. 8–18”h P212 Camelot Rose ß—Deep rose pink flowers with a bur- Blooms late spring and early summer. See also the native GOLDENROD, page 54 gundy interior. 40”h by 24”w Ω˙ P220 Globe Thistle Echinops ritro ß P213 Silver Fox ß—The felted silver foliage rosette gives this P226 Green Dragon, Little Pinellia pedatisecta variety its name. The flowers open from cream-yellow buds Buds are silver, opening to dark blue perfect spheres June–July. Jack-in-the-pulpit cousin from northern and western China and to a soft lavender-pink with just a touch of yellow and Dramatic, prickly leaves. They’re not really thistles. 24–48”h ÍΩ∫ Japan. Palm-like lobed leaves. Looks like a miniature of our speckles. Looks good massed. 18–36”h by 12”w $2.00—2.5” pot native green dragon. Spreads. 15”h Í∏¥ $3.00—2.5” pot $6.00—4.5” pot: Goatsbeard Aruncus Helen’s Flower P214 Candy Mountain ß—Unusual, up-facing foxglove. Fat Showy, very hardy, and heat-tolerant North American native. Helenium spires of rose-pink blooms on strong stems. Best in full A wonderful shade garden plant. Í∏Ó Late-season color on numerous daisy flowers with turned-back sun. 36–56”h by 12–18”w Ω˙ petals. One of the easiest perennials. Nicknamed “sneezeweed” $2.00—2.5” pot: because the dried leaves were used to make snuff, not because it ß ß P215 Foxglove, Straw Digitalis lutea P221 Child of Two Worlds —Airy 7” panicles of tiny ivory aggravates allergies. Rabbit- and deer-resistant. Í∏∫¥ white flowers held above the foliage in June. Looks good Narrow spikes of petite lemon yellow flowers. Perennial. $2.00—2.5” pot: Í∏¥ massed along a shady path. Moist, fertile soil. The name 24–36”h by 12”w $2.00—2.5” pot ß comes from the German, Zweiweltenkind. 24–30”h P227 Sahin’s Early Flowerer —Deep orange-red 3” daisy ß flowers with dark brown and yellow cones develop cheerful P216 Foxglove, Yellow Digitalis grandiflora $3.00—3.5” pot: orange and yellow streaks on the petals. Excellent cut Funnel-shaped creamy yellow 1–2” flowers with interior purple- ß P222 A. dioicus —Feathery plumes of tiny cream flowers flower. Blooms mid-summer. 30”h brown netting in early summer. If cut back after the first bloom- May–June. Slow to establish. 60–72”h Ω ing, they will bloom again in September. Perennial. Deer- and $3.00—3.5” pot: rabbit-resistant. Syn. D. ambigua. 30”h by 18’w ∏Ω∫¥ P228 Red Jewel ß—Burgundy petals with blue undertones and $2.00—2.5” pot sometimes yellow tips. The brown-maroon center has a gold edge. Long blooming period. 30–36”h

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Plant widths are similar to their heights Perennials unless noted otherwise. Helen’s Flower continued from page 24 Hen and Chicks continued Hibiscus Hibiscus moschuetos About those $7.00—4.5” pot: $2.50—2.5” pot (continued): Dinner-plate flowers. Remarkably easy, with a long stars… P229 Short ’n’ Sassy ◊ß—The scalloped and slight- P233 Oddity S. tectorum—Unusual, rolled bright green bloom time starting in late summer. Breaks dormancy Throughout, you will ly ruffled petals are blended shades and stripes of leaves in a tight rosette. 3–6”h very late; mark the spot so you don’t dig it up by mis- notice plants that are Í pumpkin, gold, and orange. The extra-large reddish P234 Twilight Blues—Gray-green and lavender leaves take. marked with five stars brown center is ornamental in itself, resembling a with purple tips. 3–6”h $4.00—2.5” pot: (★★★★★). These plants plump chocolate cookie covered in tiny yellow dot $4.00—3.5” pot: P240 Pink Clouds —Intense pink flowers. Robust and have been awarded five stars by Heger, Lonnee, sprinkles. Bred to be compact and bloom all sum- P235 Cobweb S. arachnoideum—Looks like a spider web blooms over a long period. Maple-shaped leaves. ˙ and Whitman in the mer and well into fall. 12–18”h by 24”w with its fine silvery hairs joining the tips of each 48–60”h 2011 edition of Growing $10.00—4.5” pot: leaf. 8”h $6.00—4.5” pot: Perennials in Cold Climates P230 Mariachi Siesta ß—Almost crimson, so the bit of ß $5.00—3.5” pot: P241 Luna Red —Dramatic 7–8” red flowers bloom as one of the very best blue in the red helps it go well with blue flowers. P236 Chick Charms, Assorted ◊—Mixed group of late summer to fall; heat and drought-tolerant plants available on the The chocolate-maroon cone is ringed with gold. especially colorful hen and chicks with a variety once established. 24–36”h market. Dutch-bred for compactness and mildew resist- of textures that look good in the garden or add P242 Pink Swirl ß—Huge 8” flowers swirl open to ance. Blooms late June to September. 24–26”h some bling to a container. 2–4”h reveal brush strokes of pink, rose, and cranberry on bright white petals. 24–30”h See also the native HELEN’S FLOWER, page 54 $6.00—3” deep pot: Hen and Chicks Sempervivum P237 El Toro—Reddish brown to red-purple 7–9” Hollyhock Alcea rosettes. 4–6”h Attractive succulent rosettes tolerate hot, dry condi- Old-fashioned, towering spires of big blossoms resem- tions. Grown on rooftops in Europe, their other com- $6.00—4.5” pot: bling ruffled petticoats, essential for the cottage garden. ß Í˙ mon name is house leeks. Needs good drainage. P238 Royal Ruby —Smooth, waxy ruby red leaves. Most are biennial, but reseed for perennial effect. Í˝ ‰¥ Holds color all season. 3–4”h $2.00—2.5” pot: ß $2.00—2.5” pot: $11.00—6 plants in a pack: P243 Chater’s Double Mix A. rosea —Blooms first ß P231 Mix ß—Mixed varieties. 3–4”h P239 Cobweb Buttons S. arachnoideum —Pale green year if planted early. 72”h 2–3” rosettes look like a spider has covered the P244 Chater’s Royal Purple A. rosea ß—Ruffled deep $2.50—2.5” pot: tips with silky gray threads. Starry pink flowers purple 3–5” double flowers. Blooms first year if P232 Mrs. Giuseppi S. calcareum—One of the most on 4” spikes in summer. 1–3”h planted early. 60–72”h interesting color and geometric patterns. Gray- P245 Indian Spring A. rosea ß—Mix of classic singles blue leaves have eye-catching maroon, triangular See also MINIATURE HEN AND CHICKS, page 10 in rose, pink, and white. 60”h Ω∫ tips. Each hen grows up to 4” wide with a flock of bright chicks. 3”h HOLLYHOCK CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

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 are generally mounded. The descriptions P261 Coast to Coast ◊ß—Emerges gold P271 Humpback Whale—Heart-shaped, P280 Rainbow’s End ß—Thick, rubbery yel- include terms like rippled, wavy, cupped, peb- and turns lighter gold with a bit more lightly corrugated blue-green leaves are low-green leaves are streaked and bor- bled, and corrugated. T hese characteristics often sun. Leaves become thick and puckered bluest in spring and have a hump in dered with dark green in spring. The do not show up until the plant is a few years with wavy edges. Upright, vase-shaped each leaf that angles the tip down. centers become white by summer. Large old, so younger plants may not express them at clump with pale violet flowers. Slug- Forms an impressive, dome-shaped lavender flowers on crimson stalks in the time of purchase. Very hardy. resistant. 30”h by 36”w mound. Near white flowers on 48” late summer. 11”h by 21”w $11.00—4.5” pot stalks in early summer. 36”h by 84”w $10.00—4.5” pot P252 Angel Falls ◊ ß—Cascading dark $10.00—4.5” pot green leaves with white centers, lighter P262 Curly Fries ß—Bright gold with very P281 Regal Twist—Twisted, sword-like ◊ß green areas appearing where green and narrow, heavily rippled leaves and pur- P272 Island Breeze —In early spring, bluish green leaves are set off with white meet. Rippled margins. Light ple flowers. An impressive container wide dark green margins are a strong creamy white variegation and tinges of lavender flowers mid-summer. 16”h by plant. 11”h by 20”w $11.00—4.5” pot contrast to the yellow centers. Centers powder blue. Lavender flowers in early 38”w $11.00—4.5” pot become more chartreuse with more summer. 12”h by 18”w P263 Dream Queen—Blue-green, broad, shade, a lighter yellow with more sun. $15.00—4.5” pot P253 Ann Kulpa—Heart-shaped dark green heavily corrugated leaves with a yellow Showy red-speckled stems percolate red ◊ leaves with narrow cream centers that center that ages to creamy white. Good up into the leaves. Thick leaf substance P282 Revolution —Thick, oval cream- turn white as the season progresses. substance. 24”h by 50”w and strong growth rate. Dark lavender centered leaves are speckled with green Leaves are somewhat shiny and lightly $10.00—4.5” pot flowers. 21”h by 18”w and have irregular dark green margins. cupped. Good vigor and substance. Slug- Lavender flowers. A rare pattern in the P264 Dream Weaver ◊—Blue-green leaves $10.00—4.5” pot resistant. 20”h by 40”w hosta world. 18”h by 24”w with dramatic creamy white patterns in P273 June ß—Blue green margin with gold $9.00—4.5” pot $9.00—4.5” pot the centers. White flowers. Vigorous. center, thick substance, and neat appear- P254 Aureo Marginata H. montana—Classic 18”h by 30”w $10.00—4.5” pot ance. This classic hosta is a long-time P283 Sagae ß—Frosted gray-green leaves hosta whose dark green undulating member on the Top Ten hosta popularity with yellow to creamy white margins. P265 Earth Angel ß—Inch-wide yellow bor- leaves with a yellow margin create a poll. Color will vary depending on light. Leaves are wavy with thick substance. der changes to cream and feathers into waterfall effect. 27”h by 48”w ★★★★★ 14”h by 32”w Vase-shaped with lavender flowers. the blue leaves. A breakthrough plant $22.00—2 gal. pot $10.00—4.5” pot Multiple award winner that is consis- developed by Hans Hansen of Shady tently high on the American Hosta P255 Autumn Frost ß—Showy frosty-blue Oaks Nursery in Waseca, Minnesota. P274 Mini Skirt ◊ß—Thick gray-green Society Popularity Poll. 30”h by 70”w leaves have extra-wide bright yellow American Hosta Grower’s Association leaves each surrounded by a heavily ruf- $10.00—4.5” pot margins that lighten to creamy white in 2009 Hosta of the Year. 26”h by 50”w fled, wide creamy white border. Short 8” summer. Bold coloration. Light lavender $9.00—4.5” pot spikes of small lavender flowers with P284 Victory ß—Vigorous, huge mound of flowers. 12”h by 14”w deeper purple stripes in summer. Tight, shiny green leaves with creamy yellow Empress Wu ß—One of the largest hostas. $12.00—4.5” pot full mound, great in troughs. Has a edges that change to creamy white by Makes a tremendous focal point. Huge, thick sassy appearance. 7”h by 14”w early summer. Thick substance. Near P257 Blue Ivory ◊ß—Blue leaves high- dark green, deeply veined leaves form a mas- $11.00—4.5” pot white flowers. A knockout specimen in lighted by a wide cream margin that sive upright clump. Pale reddish violet flow- ß—Blue-green any garden. 30”h by 70”w becomes more white as the season pro- ers. 48”h by 60”w P275 Northern Exposure gresses. Slug-resistant. 16”h by 30”w leaves with 2” yellow-green margins $11.00—4.5” pot P266 $10.00—4.5” pot that lighten to cream. Corrugated and $10.00—4.5” pot P285 Wheee! ß—Extremely ruffled green P267 $22.00—2 gal. pot thick substance. Makes an impressive leaves with cream margins that extend P258 Brother Stephan ◊—Thick, heavily ◊ clump with white flowers. Slug- P268 Frances Williams —Thick, puck- from the tip of each leaf all the way corrugated, and puckered bright gold resistant. 36”h by 66”w ered, cupped green leaves with an irreg- down to the crown. Light lavender flow- leaves have a wide dark green margin. $10.00—4.5” pot ular yellow-green margin. Distinctive ers. Thick leaves are slug-resistant. This impressive variety is the 2017 ß veining in the leaves. Near-white P276 Pandora’s Box —Adorable pocket- 15”h by 30”w $12.00—4.5” pot Hosta of the Year. You will recognize it flowers. 24”h by 60”w sized hosta that has 2” blue-green leaves across the garden. 22”h by 36”w $9.00—4.5” pot with white, feathered centers. Purple $12.00—4.5” pot ‰ P269 Hans ◊—Thick blue-green leaves flowers. 6”h by 12”w ◊ß P259 Church Mouse —Cute, highlighted by cream centers and a nar- $9.00—4.5” pot miniature clump of thick, wavy blue row pattern between the blue and cream P277 Paradigm—Beautiful gold leaves edged leaves with yellow-green margins that sections. Leaf centers become flushed with a blue green margin. Color quickly turn blue-green with lighter with green streaks in late summer. The intensifies as season progresses. 20”h by green margins. Pale lavender flowers. leaves are corrugated, puckered, and 24”w $9.00—4.5” pot Just right for troughs or the front of the folded, with ruffling at the base. Light P278 Prairie Moon ß—Bright yellow leaves garden. 8”h by 14”w lavender flowers. Vigorous. 21”h by $11.00—4.5” pot with silvery backs emerge in spring. 32”w $12.00—4.5” pot Thick substance. 16”h ß P260 City Lights —Brilliant gold with P270 Hudson Bay ß—Wide blue margins $10.00—4.5” pot thick substance lights up the shady gar- and a contrasting creamy white center P279 Praying Hands ß—Bright yellow den spot. 27”h by 55”w have jagged streaks of apple green edges in spring changing to apple $9.00—4.5” pot between them. Leaves have heavy sub- green. Wavy, smooth textured leaves of stance. White flowers. 24”h by 26”w good substance. Stands straight up. $10.00—4.5” pot 16”h by 30”w $10.00—4.5” pot 26 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

We accept cash, checks, Amex, Perennials Visa, MasterCard, & Discover Key Hollyhock continued from page 25 Lamb’s Ear Stachys byzantina Lupine Lupinus polyphyllus Í Full sun $2.00—2.5” pot (continued): Fuzzy silvery leaves. Great for a “touch” garden. Pea-type flower spikes in spring. Strong-growing plants Í∏ç˝ Í∏¥ ∏ Part sun/part shade P246 Powderpuffs A. rosea ß—Mix with double Children love this plant. form large clumps. Ó Shade white, yellow, pink, salmon, or dark red flowers. $2.00—2.5” pot: $2.00—2.5” pot: 48”h P327 Fuzzy Wuzzy ß—Grown for its silver gray, soft, P417 Gallery Blue ß—20”h P247 Russian Hollyhock A. rugosa—Radiant light ß Ω Good for bees furry leaves. Lavender flowers. Good edging P418 Gallery Pink —20”h yellow. Blooms May–September. Perennial. plant. 15”h P419 Russell’s Mix ß—Bold colors. Should have full ı Bird food source 48–84”h Ω∫ sun and plenty of moisture. 36”h ∫ ∫ $3.00—3.5” pot: Butterfly-friendly $3.00—3.5” pot: P328 Helene von Stein —Taller with huge woolly See also the native LUPINE, page 54 ˙ Hummingbird-friendly P248 The Watchman A. rosea nigra ß—Blackish leaves. Lavender flowers. 30”h maroon flowers. 72”h Ω∫ ß P420 Maiden’s Wreath ◊ ç P329 Silver Carpet —Non-flowering silver ground Attractive foliage $6.00—4.5” pot: cover. 12”h Francoa appendiculata Ç Culinary ß P249 Halo Cerise A. rosea —Bicolor rose-pink and Lamium Lamium maculatum Spikes of starry lavender-pink flowers brushed with ´ Edible flowers deep purple flowers. 72–96”h Ω∫ darker marks bloom in summer over crinkled, scal- A great ground cover that adapts to dry shade. Most ˝ Ground cover P250 Halo Lavender A. rosea ß—Bicolor dark lavender loped leaves. Blooms July–August. Once popular as varieties have silver and white leaves. Blooms in the container plants. Rich, moist, well drained soil in fil-  Medicinal with a hot pink ring around a light center. Í∏ÓΩç˝ 72–96”h Ω∫ spring. tered light. Native to Chile. 24–36”h by 12”w ∏Ω ˜ Minnesota native $3.00—2.5” pot: $2.00—2.5” pot ‰ Hollyhock, French ß Rock garden P251 P330 Golden Anniversary—Tricolor foliage for the P421 Mallow, Hollyhock ß Zebrina Malva sylvestris shade garden. Dark green leaves with white Malva alcea Fastigiata † Cold-sensitive: White with purple veining. A vintage perennial grown stripes down the middle are edged in golden Carefree and cheerful-looking, with dozens of saucer- keep above 40°F by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. Considered a bien- yellow. Pink-lavender flowers. 6–8”h by 15–24”w shaped, slightly raggedy-edged 2” pink flowers on each ¥ nial to short-lived perennial, but can be treated as a Toxic to humans $5.00—3.5” pot: stem July–October. Lacy foliage. Self-seeds. Hollyhock reseeding annual. Drought-tolerant. 48”h Í ß Saturday restock P331 Aureum —Enchanting rose-purple flowers, but relative. Likes dry, alkaline soil. 24–48”h by 12–18”w $3.00—3.5” pot the real showstopper is the glow of its chartreuse Í∏ $3.00—3.5” pot Hosta see page 25 and silver variegated leaves. Lights up any shady Maltese Cross Lychnis Hummingbird Mint Agastache spot. 6–8”h by 15–24”w The botanical name, Lychnis, is Greek for lamp and $5.00—4 plants in a pack: Licorice-scented bottlebrush flowers. As the name refers to the plant’s fiery flowers. Easy to grow. Í∏ P332 Pink Pewter ß—Light pink flowers. 6”h by About those says, these mint relatives attract hummingbirds. Also goldfinches, bees, and butterflies. Requires good 15–24”w $2.00—2.5” pot: ß stars… drainage. Don’t cut back fully until spring so that the P333 White Nancy ß—White flowers. 6”h by P422 L. chalcedonica L. chalcedonica —Clusters of Throughout, you will crown doesn’t collect water. Deer-resistant. Í∏Ω∫˙ 15–24”w bright scarlet flowers. 24–36”h notice plants that are P423 Molten Lava L. x haageana ß—Red-bronze $2.00—2.5” pot: ◊ marked with five stars P334 Lavender Mountain Lily foliage and sizzling orange-red flowers make an P286 Blue Fortune A. rugosa x A. foeniculum ß—One (★★★★★). These plants Ixiolirion tataricum excellent combination. 18”h of the earliest blooming varieties with lavender- have been awarded five Airy clusters of 2” purplish blue flowers open from blue flowers on upright stems, mid-summer to P424 Marshmallow, Palm-leaf ß◊ stars by Heger, Lonnee, funnels into narrow-petaled stars in June. Graceful fall. May need winter protection. 36–48”h and Whitman in the 2011 grassy leaves. Native to the steppes of Turkey, Althaea cannabina P287 Heather Queen A. cana ß—Minty foliage and edition of Growing Afghanistan, and Syria, so it would prefer hot and dry Cupped pink or pinkish lavender 1” flowers with pur- brilliant purplish rose flowers late in summer Perennials in Cold Climates summers, very well-drained soil, and being kept dry in ple-red centers scattered on willowy branching stems when fewer perennials are in bloom. Loves heat as one of the very best winter. If its needs are met, it slowly spreads. Can take in late summer and fall. A hollyhock relative with an and is drought-tolerant. 30”h plants available on the up to four years to mature to blooming size. Deer- and airy, see-through quality. The flowers are self-cleaning, market. $6.00—4.5” pot: rabbit-resistant. 12–18”h Í¥ $2.00—2.5” pot the small lobed leaves are not prone to rust diseases, P288 Bolero A. cana x a. barberi ß—Deep bronzy and the whole plant is easy and adaptable. From the foliage contrasts dramatically with the rosy pur- Ligularia Ligularia Mediterranean. 24–60”h Í∏Ω¥ $3.00—3.5” pot ple flowers. Blooms summer into fall. 16”h Dramatic foliage with gold flowers July–August. Needs consistent moisture. Great with astilbes and ferns. Meadow Rue Thalictrum P289 Ice Plant, Hardy Deer-resistant. ∏Ó Fluffy clouds of many small flowers float above the Alan’s Apricot foliage in summer. Likes the dappled shade under tall Delosperma delosperma $2.00—2.5” pot: trees. Deer- and rabbit-resistant. Í∏ Blooms all summer with soft peach petals that look P335 Japanese L. japonica ß—Tropical-looking, glossy like skinny spokes on a 2” wagon wheel. Tolerates dry foliage is extra-finely cut. Gold daisies in clusters $2.00—2.5” pot: conditions when grown in part shade. Low-growing grow above the foliage in early summer. 36–48”h P425 Columbine Meadow Rue T. aquilegifolium ß— ground cover from South Africa. Drought-tolerant and P336 L. x hessei ß—Almost-round 11” leaves with Lavender powderpuffs in early summer with deer-resistant. Protect from winter wetness. 12–24”h serrated edges. Densely packed 4” gold flowers columbine-like leaves. 36–48”h Í∏˝‰ $3.00—2.5” pot on upright stems. Blooms later in the summer $3.00—2.5” pot: Iris see box, page 27 than other ligularias. 40–60”h P426 Lavender Mist T. rochebrunianum—Handsome lacy $10.00—4.5” pot: foliage with small red-lilac flowers that are cute Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium P337 King Kong ß—Springtime leaves are a glossy, up close and like a lavender mist from a distance. Fernlike leaves with up to 20 neatly arranged “rungs” leathery black-purple changing to burgundy-pur- Purplish green airy stems. Part shade. 48–72”h by and an abundance of silky, cup-shaped flowers in any ple on purple stems. Morning sun for best color. 24–36”w Í∏Ó reasonably well-drained, humus-rich soil. Gold-on-gold daisies in clusters. 36–42”h $6.00—3” deep pot: $2.00—2.5” pot: Lilies see page 28 P427 Dwarf Kyushu T. kiusianum—Miniature plants P321 Blue Master P. foliosissimum ß—Long-blooming. with delicate, lacy, slightly bronzed foliage thrive Considered the best overall with 1” blue flowers P338 Lily of the Valley, Double in lightly shaded gardens. Dainty, fuzzy puffs of with orange stamens. 30”h Convallaria majalis pink-lilac flowers throughout the summer. Native $6.00—4.5” pot: Tiny white bells along short stalks, but if you peek up to moist mountain woods of Japan and Korea. P322 Apricot Delight P. carneum ß—Rare pastel apri- into them they are full of extra petals like little white 4–6”h by 12”w cot. Very shade-tolerant. 16–20”h roses. Fragrant, vigorous, mat-forming spring bloomer. $10.00—4.5” pot: ∏Ó˝ $10.00—4.5” pot: 8”h $9.00—3.5” pot P428 Black Stockings ß—Wiry, see-through bur- P323 Bressingham Purple P. yezoense ß—Purple- Lily of the Valley, Pink gundy-black stems hold up puffs of lavender flow- P339 ers that resemble tiny fireworks starting in early tinged foliage showcases deep blue flowers. Convallaria majalis Rosea Needs cool, moist soil and light shade. Foliage summer. Adaptable, but prefers a moist, enriched color most purple in spring and fall. 15”h ç Everyone has white, but you could have pink. 8–12”h soil with morning or dappled sun. Doesn’t need Í∏Ó˝ $7.00—3.5” pot staking. 48–72”h by 18–24”w See also the native JACOB’S LADDER, page 54 Lungwort Pulmonaria 12.00—4.5” pot: ß ◊ P324 Jupiter’s Beard Centranthus ruber One of those really nice plants with a terrible name P429 Hewitt’s Double T. delavayi —The showiest Clusters of small red flowers bloom the first season. (the spotted leaves were once thought to cure lung dis- of all the meadow rues. Almost spherical lilac Tolerates poor soil. 30”h Í∏ÓΩ∫ $2.00—2.5” pot eases). The most widespread plant in its native pink puffs emerge from tiny, ball-shaped buds in mid-May, then go on blooming through the sum- Lady’s Mantle ß Europe, found in shady, moist situations. Young leaves P325 are edible cooked or raw. Deer- and rabbit-resistant. mer. Keep watered and protect from strong Alchemilla mollis Thriller ∏Óç˝ winds. 48–72”h Large silver-green rounded leaves that are scalloped $2.00—2.5” pot: See also the native MEADOW RUE, page 54 and serrated. Each leaf holds droplets of water like lit- P414 P. officinalis ◊ß—Five-petaled spring flow- tle jewels. Clusters of tiny greenish yellow star flowers P430 Meadowsweet ß ers are blue, dark lavender, and pink, often on the in July. Attractive as edging or ground cover. A staple Red Umbrellas same plant, over silver-spotted green leaves. Filipendula vulgaris of English gardens. ★★★★★ 18”h Í∏Óç˝Â‰ 9–12”h Ω Pink flowers in summer resemble cotton candy. Maple- $2.00—2.5” pot like leaves have deep reddish purple veins. Superb fall $10.00—4.5” pot: P326 Lady’s Tresses, Fragrant color. Needs adequate moisture if grown in sun. Deer- ß—Profusely blooming rasp- Spiranthes cernua odorata P415 Raspberry Splash resistant. 18–24”h ∏Ω∫ $12.00—4.5” pot berry-coral flowers in spring. Very pointed leaves. White 12” spires of small, sweetly scented flowers ★★★★★ 12”h P431 Mistflower Conoclinium coelestinum ß growing in spiraling rows over grass-like foliage. A P416 Shrimps on the Barbie ◊ß—No, not North American native orchid. Long-lasting cut flower. Fluffy blue flowers in fall brighten the late season. Í∏ shrimps on a Barbie doll. That would be silly. Slow to appear in the garden each spring, but may Damp, compost-rich soils preferred. 12”h “Barbie” is Australian slang for barbeque. Coral $4.00—2.5” pot spread. Long-lasting cut flowers on this Midwestern Maltese Cross pink flowers in the spring. Leaves have white native. Formerly Eupatorium. 12–36”h Í∏Ω¥ spots. 10”h by 24”w $3.00—3.5” pot www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 27

Plant widths are similar to their heights Perennials unless noted otherwise. Iris ¥ Iris terms Bearded Iris Iris germanica P304 Dwarf Wild Iris Easy to grow, with May–June bloom. Clump-formers, Iris setosa canadensis best in groups. Highly drought-tolerant; well-drained Purple and white flowers in summer are accented soil. Cultivate iris shallowly. The top of the rhizome with dark veins. Native to the northeastern U.S. and should be exposed, so clean soil off them in April to Canada. Prefers moist soil. Syn. Iris setosa nana. let the sun hit the rhizome. Should be lifted and 12–15”h ͉ $3.00—2.5” pot divided every few years. Í Japanese Iris Iris ensata $6.00—3” plug: Huge, flat iris blossoms. Native to Japanese and P290 Apricot Silk—Ruffled flowers with light apricot Siberian pond edges, so they require moisture, but petals and red-orange beards. Early bloom. 22”h will do well in gardens if watered regularly. Blooms P291 Attention Please ◊—Red-purple standards about a month after tall bearded iris, in late June and with a few flecks of white. Falls are violet with early July. Í∏ an irregular cream center. Orange-brown beard. Mid-season bloom. 34”h $5.00—bareroot: P292 Edith Wolford—Blue falls with a yellow stan- P305 Imperial Magic—Purple and white speckled dards. Fragrant heirloom. Mid-season bloom. petals. 32”h Siberian Iris continued 30”h P306 Pink Lady—Large light pink petals with small $5.00—bareroot (continued): yellow flames toward the center. 32–36”h P293 Immortality—Ruffled pure white flowers with P314 Pink Parfait—Double 7” lavender-pink flowers white beards. Slight sweet fragrance. Mid- $6.00—bareroot: that look more like a rose than an iris. 24–28”h season bloom and rebloom. 36”h Eileen’s Dream ◊—Double velvet purple ◊ P307 $6.00—4.5” pot: P294 On Edge —Standards are light lavender, flowers with yellow signals. 36”h P315 Dreaming Yellow ◊—White standards with stitched pale lavender blue inside. White falls P308 Harlequinesque ◊—White flowers irregular- are edged with deep violet purple. Gold beards. creamy yellow falls. Moderately ruffled. Mid-to ly splashed with blue and fuchsia. Yellow signal. late-season bloom. 31”h Early- to mid-season bloom. 38”h 38”h P316 Pink Haze—Slightly ruffled lavender-pink with $7.00—3.5” pot: Japanese Roof Iris, Blue crimson veining, narrow white-rimmed falls, P297 Natchez Trace ◊—Rust standards with P309 Iris tectorum and a gold and burgundy blaze. Winner of the brown-red falls and a slightly lighter edge. Mid- American Iris Society’s highest award. 24–36”h Flattened blue blossoms above handsome foliage in to late-season bloom. 35”h P317 Welcome Return ß—Velvet deep purple late spring. A vigorous grower, these irises have tradi- flower that reblooms. 24”h P298 Crested Iris Iris cristata tionally been planted on thatched roofs, but if you P318 White ◊—White. 24–36”h Sweet pale blue and yellow. Low-growing, early- can’t manage that you could just offer them sharp blooming woodland iris. 3–8”h Í∏ÓΩ drainage. More shade-tolerant than other irises. $9.00—4.5” pot: $3.00—2.5” pot 12–18”h Í∏‰ $9.00—4” pot P319 Sky Wings—Dainty sky blue flowers with Dwarf Bearded Iris Iris pumila yellow blazes on the falls. 24–36”h Siberian Iris Iris sibirica Charming, long-lived, low-growing perennials. April– Blooms after the bearded iris, June–July, extending P320 Variegated Iris May bloom. Extra-hardy. Í∏ the iris season. Graceful, sword-like foliage. Does Iris pallida Aurea Variegata $4.00—bareroot: well in most kinds of soil, though native to moist Lavender flowers early summer. Yellow-striped, P299 Censation Golden Zebra ◊—Yellow stan- areas. Í∏ sword-like leaves all season. Also called zebra iris. dards with zebra striped falls. Yellow beards. Í∏ç $4.00—bareroot: 20–24” flower stalks, 40” foliage. 24–40”h 10”h P310 Butter and Sugar—Butter yellow falls and ivory $6.00—3” plug $6.00—3” plug: standards. Mid-season bloom with rebloom. P300 Black Cherry Delight—Flowers with white 28”h standards, red-violet falls edged with white, and P311 Caesar’s Brother—Velvety blue purple. white beards tipped with tangerine. Mid-season 24–36”h Any iris listed as bareroot bloom. 11”h Hollyhock $5.00—bareroot: P301 Brannigan—Violet standards and violet falls can be found outside in the —Double with layers of 12 to 15 with darker overlay. Mid-season bloom. 13”h P312 Concord Crush slightly ruffled blue-violet petals. White and Bulbs & Bareroots section. $9.00—4.5” pot: yellow signals with dark blue veins are almost P302 Cat’s Eye—Mauve-rose standards and dark red, hidden by the petals. Blooms in June with a texture-veined black falls with a wide mauve- strong repeat bloom about two weeks later. rose band and gold lines near the periwinkle Tetraploid. 39”h beard. Slight spicy fragrance. Mid-season bloom. P313 Kaboom—Double blue-violet 6” flowers are 15”h ruffled, with gold and white sunburst-blaze See also BLACKBERRY LILY and CANDY LILY, P303 Fireplace Embers—Dark yellow standards and falls. Tetraploid. Mid-season bloom. 34”h page 22 and the native BLUE FLAG IRIS, page 54 dark maroon falls with gold beards. Mid-season bloom. 10–12”h

P432 Moneywort ß Mum, Hardy Chrysanthemum morifolium Mum continued Lysimachia nummularia Goldilocks Compact mounds in a wide variety of hues flowering $2.50—2.5” pot (continued): Glossy, with brighter yellow-green foliage than the even after frost. Remember to plant for fall color! P445 Mellow Moon ß—Creamy 5” flowers on this usual golden moneywort, and spreads more strongly, Definitions: football mums have extra-large blooms football mum. Stiff stems make them good cut even on drier soils. Flowers look like gold scattered on with reflexed petals; cushion mums have smaller flowers. ★★★★★ 24”h Í∫¥ the ground. Native in European woodlands and wet- blooms in greater quantity. P446 Micky ß—Dark bronze 3” flowers. 16–24”h lands. 4”h Í∏˝ $11.00—6 plants in a pack $2.50—2.5” pot: P447 Rose Blush ß—Bright coral mauve 2.5” flowers ß with yellow underneath. ★★★★★ 16–24”h Monkshood Aconitum P436 Autumn Sunset —Fiery red, gold, and yellow on every petal. Many 3” flowers. 16”h P448 Snowscape ß—Semi-double 3” flowers in light Hooded flowers inspire its common name. Its other P437 Cheerleader ß—Deep golden orange 5–6” lavender and white. ★★★★★ 16–24”h common name, wolf’s bane, came from the supposed flowers on this football mum. Can pinch for a P449 Sun Spider ß—Semi-double 5” spidery yellow ancient use as a wolf poison. Graceful plants that can more compact plant. 36”h flowers. 16–24”h be used in place of delphiniums when the soil is heav- ß P438 Clara Curtis C. rubellum—Pink daisies. P450a White Bomb C. weyrichii —Perfect white ier. Í∏¥ Syn. C. zawadski. 20–24”h daisies in September and October blush pink $6.00—4.5” pot: P439 Dolliette—Bronze spoon with red tips on a with age. A rugged, easy groundcover that P433 European Monkshood A. napellus ß—60”h cushion mum. 24”h smothers weeds all summer. 8–12”h ˝‰ ß P434 Fischer’s Monkshood A. fischeri ß—Clear blue P440 Homecoming ß—Bright salmon pink 4” flowers P450b Yellow Giant —Yellow, semi-incurved 5” flower spikes in late summer to early fall. From on this football mum. Stiff stems make them flowers on this football mum. Stiff stems make southeastern Siberia. 25”h good cut flowers. 36”h them good cut flowers. 24–36”h ß $9.00—4.5” pot: P441 Lemonsota —Lemon yellow 1” pompom Onion, Ornamental Allium flowers that fade to lavender on a cushion mum. P435 Bressingham Spire A. x cammarum—Incredible Late-blooming flowers, bred by Mark McDonough dark violet-blue flowers June-August on compact No pinching needed. 15”h Mammoth Red Daisy ß—Red petals with a from Massachusetts. Deer-resistant and edible, bushy plants. ★★★★★ 24”h P442 Í∏´‰ gold center. No pinching needed. 16–24”h too. P443 Maroon Pride ß—Dark red sprays of shaggy 3” $2.00—2.5” pot: blossoms cover this vigorous mounded plant. P451 Millennium—These rosy purple globes are Super hardy and long-blooming. Three to four among the showiest. Does not self-seed. 15–18”h Find out Monkshood rounds of bloom starting in July. No pinching $2.50—2.5” pot: more about needed. 24–36”h ◊ ß P452 Blue Eddy A. senescens glaucum —Round folding P444 Matchsticks —Quill blooms with red on the 1.5” clusters of lavender pink flowers from late wagons, inside and yellow on the outside. ★★★★★ 16”h summer to fall. Named for the way its blue-gray page 51. to gray-green whorls of foliage resemble swirling eddies of water. 6–12”h Ω 28 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Most lilies prefer to be planted with their “heads in the sun, feet in the In the Bulbs & Bareroots shade” in well-drained soil. They show off best in your garden planted section, OUTSIDE, between Lilies Lilium in groups. Plant several groups with different blooming times to lengthen Fruit and Shrubs & Treets the season. Lilies are also good nectar plants for butterflies and moths. Asiatic Lilies Í∏ Trumpet Lilies Í Unbeatable color. These bulbs increase year after year. Divide when their July blooms, after the Asiatic and before the Oriental lilies. stems are crowded. They bloom from the end of June into July. Best in sunny, well-drained locations; mulch for winter protection. P340 Buzzer ◊—Pixie with deep rose pink P354 Perfect Joy ◊—Pink flowers with a P411 African Queen— P412 Golden Splendor— P413 Pink Perfection—Pink trumpet flowers. 12–18”h $3.00—1 bulb large white center. Pixie. 18–24”h Coppery orange trumpet Huge golden yellow with a lighter center. Very tall P341 Corsage ◊—Small flowers are white $3.00—1 bulb flowers with muted pur- trumpets. 60”h and fragrant. Immense flowers and soft pink with dark burgundy spots. P355 Red Twin ◊—Double red-orange ple buds and petal $6.00—1 bulb may require staking when in 36–48”h $5.00—1 bulb flowers that are darker in the center. backs. Dark stems. 60”h bloom. Prefers well-drained P342 Double Sensation—Double with deep 36”h $5.00—1 bulb $6.00—1 bulb soil. Early July bloom. 60”h purplish red petals and showy white cen- P356 Strawberry and Cream ◊—White $6.00—1 bulb ters. Side-facing flowers. Four to five with a mass of burgundy-red spreckles flowers per stem. 24”h $4.00—1 bulb around the center. 36”h Í∏ $3.00—1 bulb LA Lilies ◊ P343 Easy Dance —Yellow with a large ◊ dark maroon center. No pollen. 36”h P357 Sundew —Double yellow flowers longiflorum on dark stems. 40”h $5.00—1 bulb These exciting hybrids combine the best features of the Easter ( ) $5.00—1 bulb and Asiatic lily. Fragrant, fast multipliers, and easy to grow. July blooms. P344 Elodie—Gorgeous double pink with P358 Tiger Babies—Pale apricot 3–4” flowers with deep peach throats and dark spots burgundy spots. Five to six flowers per P372 Apricot Fudge—Soft P374 Mapira—Deep burgundy P376 Royal Sunset—Deep stem. 48”h $5.00—1 bulb ringing the center. Lightly fragrant. Up to 18 flowers on a stem. 36–48”h ˙ peach flowers with an almost black up-facing apricot flowers with pink —Out-facing 4” bur- P345 Forever Susan $5.00—1 bulb unusual, almost rose-like flowers. 36–48”h tips and and a spotted gundy flowers with gold-orange brushed P359 Tiny Diamond—Rose pixie with white form. 24–36”h $4.00—1 bulb center. Mild fragrance. onto the tips, edges, and spotted base of centers. 12”h $3.00—1 bulb $5.00—1 bulb P375 Original Love—Up-fac- 36”h $3.00—1 bulb each petal. 24–36”h $4.00—1 bulb P360 Tiny Double You—Bright orange P373 Cogoleto—Dusty pink ing scarlet flowers with P346 Gold Twin ◊—Double gold with petals with dark pink darker spotting towards double pixie. 12”h $3.00—1 bulb Note: While lilies are hints of lime and orange. No pollen. speckles. 24–36”h the throat. 24”h Tiny Ghost—Deep red like ripe rasp- nontoxic for humans, 36”h $5.00—1 bulb P361 $5.00—1 bulb $4.00—1 bulb berries. Pixie. 18”h $3.00—1 bulb they are extremely P347 Heartstrings—Raspberry-tipped petals ¥ ∫ P362 Tiny Glow—Bright clear yellow pixie poisonous to cats. with yellow centers. 48”h $3.00—1 bulb with no spots. 12”h $3.00—1 bulb ◊ß P348 Ladylike—Peach-pink pixie with yellow P363 Tiny Icon —Pixie with pastel Í pink flowers. 16”h $3.00—1 bulb Orienpet Lilies centers. 12”h $3.00—1 bulb P364 Tiny Moon ◊—Pixie with big P349 Levi—Yellowish white in bottom two- Cross between the Oriental and Trumpet lilies. Exceptional vigor and thirds, deep purplish pink in upper third light apricot flowers. 12–14”h and throat. Up to 10 flowers per stem. $3.00—1 bulb fragrance. They bloom July into August. 48”h $3.00—1 bulb P365 Tiny Nugget—Light yellow with P350 Little Kiss—Petite, up-facing, peach- maroon speckled center. Pixie. 12”h P377 Altari—Up-facing white flowers with a P384 Montego Bay—Salmon-pink flowers watermelon flowers with darker veins $3.00—1 bulb cranberry-burgundy blaze on each petal. with peach and yellow accents and and a greenish throat. No pollen or P366 Tiny Padhye—Pixie. Dark burgundy Strong fragrance. Can sometimes grow darker freckles. 56”h $4.00—1 bulb flowers with white tips. 18–24”h scent. 18–30”h $5.00—1 bulb to 96”. 36–60”h $5.00—1 bulb P385 Northern Delight—Wisconsin-bred lily $3.00—1 bulb P351 Lollypop—White flowers dipped in P378 Anastasia—Somewhat down-facing with up to 20 out-facing sunny yellow ◊—Pixie with large vivid raspberry. Very fragrant and vigorous. P367 Tiny Pearl 6–11” flowers are white washed with hot 8” trumpets per stem. Bright green nec- pink flowers. 14–16”h $3.00—1 bulb Three to five flowers per stem. ★★★★★ rose-pink. Each curled-back petal has tar grooves. Light fragrance. Vigorous, 24–30”h $3.00—1 bulb P368 Tiny Poems—Purple-black petals with speckles in its center and green nectar fast-growing. 60”h $14.00—1 bulb pink tips. Pixie. 12”h $3.00—1 bulb P352 Netty’s Pride—Minnesota-bred, with grooves. Sweet spice scent intensifies in P386 Orania—Pink buds become pale gold- up-facing 5” white flowers. Each petal is P369 Tiny Shadow—Dark maroon petals the evening. Mid-August bloom, with a butterscotch 8” flowers lighter towards densely speckled with dark reddish pur- with burnt orange tips. Pixie. 12”h second crop of buds coming after the the edges and lightening with age. Petal ple that almost appears black against $3.00—1 bulb first. 48–72”h $5.00—1 bulb backs have raspberry central bars. Out- the white. Vigorous, early, and lightly P371 Whistler—Peach-coral, heavily speckled P379 Beijing Moon ◊—Down-facing white facing and somewhat fragrant. June–July. fragrant. 27–36”h $4.00—1 bulb with burgundy halfway up the petals flowers with a pink reverse and pink 32–47”h $5.00—1 bulb P353 Paris Heart ◊—Orange flowers with from the center. June. 18–36”h edges. Yellow-green throat. 54”h P387 Passion Moon ◊—Down-facing, many mahogany spreckles in the center. $4.00—1 bulb $6.00—1 bulb widely flared flowers with wide pale 36”h $3.00—1 bulb P380 Black Beauty—Deep crimson recurved yellow edges and a maroon center. Green flowers. Vigorous, heavy bloomer. throat. 48–60”h $6.00—1 bulb ★★★★★ 60”h $5.00—1 bulb P388 Robert Swanson—Golden 7” flowers Í P381 Flavia—Light greenish yellow with a red with mahogany-red brushmarks that Oriental Lilies blotch at base. Deep red midveins and almost cover each petal. Green and gold light greenish yellow throat. Tips are central nectar grooves. Somewhat out- Oriental lilies are incredibly fragrant hybrids of species from Japan. curled back. Up to seven flowers per facing. Light fragrance. 32–44”h They bloom from the end of July into August and prefer acid soil. stem. 60”h ∫ $7.00—1 bulb $5.00—1 bulb P382 Garden Affair—Cream-white, strongly P389 Saltarello ◊—Golden butterscotch P391 Acapulco—Hot purplish pink petals P397 Little John—Light pink, slightly wavy, scented, outward-facing flowers with a flowers. 36–60”h $5.00—1 bulb blending darker towards their centers. overlapping petals. Gold-green midline gold-orange center and pink midribs on P390 Scheherazade—Curled-back burgundy 48”h $4.00—1 bulb and darker pink speckles. Up-facing or the back of each petal. 32–48”h red petals edged in gold, shading into P392 After Eight ◊—Pixie with reddish out-facing. 18”h $5.00—1 bulb $5.00—1 bulb white margins, with the throat showing pink petals and white edges. 18”h P398 Magny Course—Dark red pixie with a P383 Miss Feya—Raspberry-red, curled-back the same dramatic color pattern. Can $3.00—1 bulb small white edge. 18”h $6.00—1 bulb petals with dark speckles and white mar- easily reach 96” or more when estab- P393 Carolina—Double. White with P400 Natalia ◊—White to light pink to gins. Green nectar grooves. Out-facing 8” lished. 48–72” in the first year; blooms chartreuse. 36–48”h $5.00—1 bulb dark pink double flowers with darker flowers. Introduced as ‘LaVern mid-August. ★★★★★ 48–96”h P394 Dizzy—Large white flowers with midribs and a yellow throat. No pollen. Friedmann’. 60”h $7.00—1 bulb $7.00—1 bulb maroon spots and a maroon stripe down 36”h $5.00—1 bulb the center of each petal. 48”h P401 Solution—White flowers with dark $5.00—1 bulb pink spots and a central mark on each P395 Entertainer ◊—Raspberry pink petal. 48”h $4.00—1 bulb Í∏ petals with white edges. Pixie. 18”h ◊ Species Lilies P402 Speedy —Light pink pixie with $3.00—1 bulb wavy petal edges. Blooms earlier than Lilies from around the world. Bloom times are noted with each species. P396 Hotline—Bright white 6” petals are most orientals. 12–14”h $3.00—1 bulb outlined with a pink edge. 36–48”h —Dark pink flowers with P407 Henry’s Lily L. henryi—Large, down-facing orange flowers with brown spots and raised $5.00—1 bulb P403 Stargazer white edges and darker red spots. papillae that look like whiskers. Green centers. August. ★★★★★ 48”h $6.00—1 bulb 24–36”h $3.00—1 bulb P408 Lilium pumilum—Many waxy 2” orange-red nodding flowers with curled-back petals. P404 Sunny Keys ◊—Vibrant dark pink- One of the first lilies to bloom (in June). ★★★★★ 24–36”h $4.00—1 bulb red with white edges. 16–18”h P409 Pink Turk’s Cap L. lankongense—From the high mountains of China, this lily has a stem of $3.00—1 bulb six to 12 pale lavender-pink, nodding, down-facing flowers with burgundy-red spots and Í green nectar grooves. The petals are fully curled backward, as though they are patting Other Lilies each other on the back. Prefers light shade and moist soil. Fragrant. July. 36–54”h $8.00—1 bulb Lilies crossed between lily divisions or species. Bloom times are noted. P410 Tiger Lily, Double L. lancifolium flore pleno—The same deep orange petals with chocolate P405 Fusion—Red-orange cross of the Easter lily P406 Triumphator—Huge, trumpet-like spots as regular tiger lilies, but with more than thirty petals. 1870 heirloom. Flowers

and leopard lily. Somewhat out-facing with white flowers with almost maroon throughout August. 32–60”h $5.00—1 bulb brownish spots circled in yellow. Mid-June to centers. Fragrant and spectacular, early July blooms. Winter mulch recommend- excellent cut flower. Blooms July– See also the native MICHIGAN and PRAIRIE LILIES, page 54 ed. 36–60”h $7.00—1 bulb August. 48–60”h $5.00—1 bulb www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 29

Plant widths are similar to their heights Perennials unless noted otherwise. P453 Pachysandra ß Peony continued Pinks, Hardy continued Key Pachysandra terminalis Green Carpet $24.00—2 gal. pot (continued): $3.00—2.5” pot: Í Full sun Great for shade. A low ground cover that will not dis- P477 Pink Salutation ◊—Multiple rows of creamy P493 Spotty D. gratianopolitanus ◊—Eye-catching ∏ Part sun/part shade tract from your larger plantings. Honey-scented flow- white outer petals with unusual pink and rasp- deep pink flowers with white sprinkles and Ó Shade ers in spring. 6–12”h Í∏Ó˝ berry streaks. Flowers are very close to the top of edges. Mounding. Blooms May–July and again in $5.00—4 plants in a pack the foliage. Blooms mid-season. 26”h Ω September. Also called cheddar pinks. 6–12”h by Ω Good for bees Pasque Flower Pulsatilla vulgaris P478 Soft Salmon Joy ◊—Rounded shell pink out- 12–24”w ı Bird food source Fragrant, pointed petals and yellow centers in April er petals form a 5.5” cup. Golden yellow central $6.00—4.5” pot: ∫ Butterfly-friendly and May with furry stems and foliage, followed by cluster. Profuse, fragrant bloomer stands upright P494 Kahori ◊ß—Sweetly scented magenta flowers Ω ˙ large, silky seed heads. These are European varieties, with good strength. Blooms mid-season. 28”h bloom heavily in late spring and then rebloom more Hummingbird-friendly not the native wild flower. Easy to grow. Í∏Â¥ P479 Sorbet—Fully double flowers with pink and lightly through the summer. Kahori is Japanese for white layers and canary yellow centers. 36”h ç $2.00—2.5” pot: “fragrant.” 8–12”h Attractive foliage See more PEONIES in Unusual Plants, page 19 Ç Culinary P454 Alba —White blossoms. 10–12”h See also the MINIATURE PINKS, page 10 P455 Blue Bells ß—Blue. 10–12”h ´ Edible flowers Periwinkle Vinca minor ß P456 Purple ß—Purple. 15”h P495 Poppy, Alpine ˝ Ground cover P457 Red Bells ß—Bright red. 4–12”h Evergreen, trailing ground cover for shady areas, Papaver miyabeanum Moondance  including slopes and woods. Tubular five-petaled flow- Medicinal Finely cut blue-green foliage with lemon yellow cupped P458 Pasque Flower, Alpine ß ers in spring, then at times through fall. Does well ˜ Minnesota native flowers summer to fall. Dwarf. May self-seed. Deer- under shrubs or interplanted with spring bulbs; good ‰ Pulsatilla alpina sulphurea and rabbit-resistant. 6–15”h ͉¥ $2.00—2.5” pot Rock garden Yellow bell-shaped flowers over clumps of finely dis- for containers, too. Takes dry shade when established. sected leaves. Blooms in early summer, followed by Mowing it low after blooming every couple of years Poppy, Iceland Papaver nudicaule † Cold-sensitive: ∏Ó˝¥ feathery seed heads. Prefers acidic soil. Deer-resistant. helps keep it dense. Blooms the first year in late spring and early summer. keep above 40°F Í∏‰ 12”h $2.00—2.5” pot $11.00—6 plants in a pack: A long-blooming, fragrant, delicate flowers. Short-lived; ¥ Toxic to humans ß may reseed. 12–24”h Í¥ See also the native PASQUE FLOWER, page 55 P480 Bowles Cunningham —Larger blue-lavender ß Saturday restock flowers. 4–8”h by 10–14”w $2.00—2.5” pot: Peony Paeonia lactiflora P481 Illumination ß—Lavender flowers. Leaves are P496 Spring Fever Red ß ç Classic garden favorite with large flowers Located bright yellow with green edges. 4”h by 24”w P497 Wonderland Orange ß outside P482 Purple V. minor atropurpurea ß—Deep plum flow- on a shrub-like, bushy perennial. Easy to at the end of Poppy, Oriental Papaver orientale grow. Flowers late May–June. Í¥ Shrubs & ers in spring dot a thick mat of glossy dark green About those Trees leaves. 1–4”h by 24–36”w Large glossy cups of tissue-paper petals with fluffy pur- stars… $12.00—1 gal. pot: ple-black centers in early summer. Both the flowers ß ß P459 Duchesse de Nemours —150-year-old creamy P483 Phlox, Creeping and the Seussian seed heads are great in arrangements. Throughout, you will white classic with large, double blooms on sturdy Phlox stolonifera Home Fires Plant it in a well-drained spot. Does not like to be notice plants that are marked with five stars stems. The center of the flower is a light yellow. Deep pink. Spreading spring-bloomer with an abun- moved. Í∏¥ (★★★★★). These plants Blooms early mid-season. Fragrant. 34–48”h dance of fragrant flowers. Easy to grow. ★★★★★ ß $2.00—2.5” pot: have been awarded five P460 Karl Rosenfield —Double red. 20–36”h 4–8”h by 12–24”w Í∏˝‰ $2.00—2.5” pot ß P498 Allegro —Dazzling scarlet flowers. 16”h stars by Heger, Lonnee, $16.00—1 gal. pot: ß Phlox, Moss P499 Pizzicato —Mixed red and orange shades. and Whitman in the Flame —Hot pink single flowers with orange Phlox subulata P461 20”h 2011 edition of Growing tones. Strong stems. 24”h ∫ The foundation of the spring rock garden. Low, spread- ß P500 Royal Wedding —White. 30”h Perennials in Cold Climates ing plants absolutely covered with flowers in May. ß $24.00—2 gal. pot: P501 Victoria Louise —Salmon. 36”h as one of the very best ◊ Neat mounds of juniper-like foliage for the rest of the P462 Brightness —Cupped form in deepest pink- season. Can be sheared in summer to refresh the $6.00—4.5” pot: plants available on the ish red with yellow anthers. Blooms early. 28”h foliage. Deer tend to avoid it. Prefers well-drained, P502 Fruit Punch ◊ß—Ruffly 5” flowers in red, market. P463 Celebrity —Rosy pink to raspberry-red 6” flow- sandy soil with regular water. Í˝‰ pink, orange, and even plum, some with black ers with white tufted centers. Strong stems. Good patches at the base of each petal. 24–30”h Ω∫ $11.00—6 plants in a pack: cut flower. Blooms May–June. 36–48”h P503 Konigin Alexandra ß—Salmon pink blooms. ◊ P484 Amazing Grace ◊ß—White flowers with P464 Cheddar Pom Pom —Double row of pure 24–30”h white outer petals frames an attractive ball of fuchsia pink central whiskers. 4–6”h P485 Drummond’s Pink ß—Extra large bubblegum $12.00—4.5” pot: twisted gold with fluffs of white. Darkest green ß luxuriant foliage. Bomb form, nice fragrance. pink flowers with purple eyes and whiskers. P504 Manhattan —Unusually, this early-blooming Blooms early. Good stem strength. 36”h Ω 4–8”h by 16–24”w poppy reblooms in late summer. Crinkled, satiny ß P465 Chiffon Clouds ◊—Pale salmon-pink lightens P486 Oakington Blue Eyes —Pale lavender. 4–8”h 5–6” flowers mature from plum-purple to laven- with age. Ruffled petals create the appearance of by 16–24”w der-pink and have large black brushmarks around ß floating chiffon fabric. Mid-season bloom. Strong P487 Scarlet Flame —Dark magenta with a darker the center. 28–32”h stems. 36”h Ω magenta center. 4”h by 16–24”w See also BLUE POPPY, page 19 ◊ P466 Fringed Ivory —Fluffy ivory white double See also the native PHLOX, page 55 with peeping yellow stamens. White buds with Primrose Primula slight red streaks. Excellent cut flower, mildly Pigsqueak Bergenia cordifolia Sweet, early spring flowers. They prefer cool tempera- scented. Blooms mid-season on strong stems A quintessential shade plant. Native to Siberia, which tures and a rich, consistently moist soil. They appreci- with very dark foliage. 30”h Ω tends to be good news for Minnesota gardeners. Also ate full sun in the spring, but must have semi-shade as P467 Heidi ◊—Vivid pink 4–5” blossoms with fluffy called heartleaf. Í∏Ó the temperatures warm. Primroses need to be grown coral tipped centers. Fades to lighter pink as where they never dry out. ∏¥ $2.00—2.5” pot: blooms age, creating an attractive multi-color P488 Pigsqueak ß—Huge, shiny, heart-shaped leaves $2.00—2.5” pot: display. Light and airy Japanese form with strong ß with pink flower clusters in early spring. 12”h ç P505 Super Nova Mix P. x polyantha —6”h stems. 26”h Ω P489 Red Beauty ß—Red flowers. Leaves turn red in $3.00—2.5” pot: P468 Kevin ◊—Double with pink petals melting to the fall. Also known as Red Start. 18”h lighter pink at the center. Sturdy stems and P506 Drumstick P. denticulata—Dense clusters of glossy dark green foliage. Excellent cut flower. P490 Pink Star Grass ß◊ flowers in red-purple to white above a whorl of Ω textured leaves. 12–14”h Blooms early. 36”h Allium neriniflorum Krekler’s Red ◊—Vivid red flowers with a ◊ P469 Striped, starry pink flowers bloom in 3” open clusters P507 Pussytoes, Red Antennaria dioica triple row of outer petals around a glowing gold on leafless 6–10” stems. The flowers last for two Groups of round red puffballs make this plant a color- center. Strong stems make it an excellent cut months in September and October. Narrow 6” grassy ful addition to Minnesota’s native white pussytoes. Its flower. Light fragrance. Early- to mid-season foliage. From northern China, Mongolia, and Siberia. spring to early summer flowers attract pollinators, and bloom. 32”h Syn. Caloscordum neriniflorum. 10–18”h ͉ its gray-green foliage lends interest to rock gardens all Lotus Queen ◊—Pure white outer petals in P470 $2.50—2.5” pot summer. Native to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. an overlapping double layer. Prominent, frilly Pinks, Hardy Dianthus Spreads by rhizomes and tolerates drought. Likes sharp yellow center. Robust with upright stems. Lightly drainage. 3–6”h ÍΩ∫˝‰ $2.00—2.5” pot fragrant Japanese form that blooms mid- to late Contrary to their common name, not all pinks are season. 36”h Ω pink. The name refers to the jagged edges of the flower See also the native PUSSYTOES, page 55 Pinks P471 Lullaby Coos ◊—Billowy, semi-double 6” petals. Compact, mat-forming favorites for lining paths light pink with a gold center sprinkled with red. and beds in cottage gardens with narrow, bluish green Blooms mid-season. 28”h Ω foliage. Their Latin name, Dianthus, means “divine Í∏∫˝ ‰¥ P472 Martha ◊—Deep pink semi-double with many flower.” Needs well-drained soil. small inner petals that give a pleasing texture to $2.00—2.5” pot: the flowers. Slightly fragrant. 28”h Ω P491 Brilliant D. deltoides ß—Bright crimson flowers P473 Pastel Sunrise ◊—Double row of light pink in late spring and summer. Unscented. Also outer petals mature to pastel pink. Light yellow known as maiden pinks. 6–9”h center. Fragrant 5.5–6” Japanese form. Good stem P492 Firewitch D. gratianopolitanus ß—Clove-scented strength. 28”h magenta flowers, spring through fall. The petals P474 Pink Charmer ◊—Rose pink double with are sweet and tasty in a salad once the white base sculpted petals. One to three buds per stem. No of each petal is pinched off. Do not eat the leaves fragrance. Mid-season bloom. 26”h Ω or let your pets eat them. Heat-resistant and cold- ◊ P475 Pink Kisses —Small deep pink petals with tolerant. Also known as cheddar pinks. ★★★★★ some white frosting. Light, sweet scent. Two to 6”h three buds per stem. Double form. 26”h Ω P476 Pink Platters ◊—Deep pink 6” blossoms with rounded outer petals. This lightly fragrant single blooms in mid-season. 34”h Ω 30 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

We accept cash, checks, Amex, Visa, MasterCard, & Discover Plant widths are similar to their heights Perennials unless noted otherwise. Key Ragged Robin Lychnis flos-cuculi P514 Rose Mallow Hibiscus lasiocarpos ß Sea Holly continued Í Full sun Each narrow petal is divided into four unequal parts, Grows along rivers and in bogs from California to $10.00—4.5” pot: ∏ Part sun/part shade giving the flower a tattered appearance. Prefers moist Indiana, bearing magnificent, huge cream, pink, or red P521 Big Blue ß—Iridescent blue bracts surround a soil. Deer-resistant. Nicknames include cuckoo flower, flowers, 4–6” across, with a deep maroon eye. Fuzzy Ó Shade greenish thimble-like center. Branching blue shaggy Jacks, and ragged Willie. Syn. Silene flos-cuculi. foliage. Blooms July and August. 48–60”h Í∏Ó stems with silver leaves. Blueness increases ÍΩ∫¥ $3.00—3.5” pot through the summer. 24–30”h Ω Ω Attractive to bees $2.00—2.5” pot: Russian Sage Perovskia atriplicifolia ı Sea Thrift Armeria maritima Bird food source P508 L. flos-cuculi L. flos-cuculi—Rose pink 1.5” Open and wiry, with gray-green foliage and clouds of ∫ Butterfly-friendly blossoms on wiry burgundy stems. Blooms in late tiny violet flowers summer through fall. Prune in Neat evergreen clumps of grassy foliage with globe- shaped flowers. Easy. Good winter drainage is essen- ˙ Hummingbird-friendly spring and early summer. European native. March or April, cutting back to 6–12”. Í∏Ω 24–36”h tial. Divide plants every few years to keep them $3.00—3.5” pot: vigorous. Prefers low-fertility soil. 8–10”h Í˝ ‰ ç Attractive foliage $10.00—4.5” pot: P515 P. atriplicifolia ◊ß—Aromatic silvery leaves $2.00—2.5” pot: Ç Culinary P509 Petite Jenny ◊ß—Even more ragged, with and showy flowers on woody stems. Blooms July ∫ P522 Bloodstone ß—Deep pink flowers mid-spring ´ Edible flowers lots of double lavender-pink flowers blooming through autumn. 24–36”h through early summer and sporadically through ˝ from early summer into autumn. Shorter variety. Ground cover $4.00—3.5” pot: fall. 12–14”h ß Â Medicinal P516 Little Spire —Compact, with long bloom time. P523 Rubrifolia—Reddish leaves and pink flowers late ˜ Minnesota native P510 Red Birds in a Tree ◊ Good for small gardens. 24”h spring to early summer. ‰ Rock garden Scrophularia macrantha P517 Sage, Jerusalem Phlomis cashmeriana ß See more SEA THRIFT, page 10 Small puffy red flowers tipped in white cluster along Spires of showy lavender-pink tubular flowers in ß † Cold-sensitive: the branches of this narrow shrub. One of the few whorls in summer. Long, felted gray-green leaves and P524 Shamrock, Purple keep above 40°F plants pollinated by hummingbirds. Likes well-drained woolly stems. Drought-tolerant. Native to the Trifolium repens Dark Dancer soil. Trial in our zone. 36–48”h ∏˙$3.00—2.5” pot ¥ Toxic to humans Himalayas. A great ornamental perennial, especially if Nearly black leaves with green edges. A gorgeous and ß ß you find that you need something to give texture to a unusual addition to containers. Grown for its foliage: Saturday restock P511 Red Hot Poker Í Í∏Ω˝ç¥ Tritoma bed of fine-foliaged plants. 24–36”h by 18–24”w this isn’t lawn clover. 4”h Kniphofia uvaria $10.00—4.5” pot $11.00—6 plants in a pack An exciting mixture of yellows, oranges, and hot reds from June–September. Requires good drainage and P518 Saxifrage, Maple-Leaved P525 Shooting Star, Giant winter mulch. Rocket-shaped flower spikes. 24–36”h Mukdenia rossii Crimson Fans Dodecatheon meadia Aphrodite Í∏‰ $2.00—2.5” pot Beautiful maple-like leaves emerge green splashed with Intense purple-pink flowers on giant (for a shooting ∏Ó‰ P512 Rock Cress ß◊ bright red, remain red all summer, and turn gold in the star) robust plants. Blooms May–June. 20”h fall. White, bell-shaped flowers. Can be used as a $9.00—4.5” pot Aubrieta hybrida Cascade Blue ground cover. From China. 12–14”h ∏Óç˝¥ Siberian Heartleaf Brunnera macrophylla Three to four weeks of plentiful violet-blue flowers $12.00—1 gal. pot Heart-shaped foliage with clusters of small true blue with tiny yellow centers in late spring and early sum- flowers like forget-me-nots, May–June. ∏Ó mer. Wonderful cascading over walls or window boxes, Sea Holly Eryngium between stepping stones, and as a colorful carpet A dramatic cut flower. Hot sun and well-drained soil. $6.00—4.5” pot: under tulips and other spring flowers. Likes lime soil Drought- and deer-tolerant. Í¥ P526 Alexander’s Great ◊ß—Greenish silver and good drainage. Deer-resistant. 4–6”h by 12–24”w $2.50—2.5” pot: leaves with green veins and narrow green margins. Í˝‰ A larger version of Jack Frost. 14–18”h by 24–30”w P519 Amethyst E. amethystinum—Beautiful blue spiny $2.00—2.5” pot P527 Green leaves ß—12–18”h globes, leaves of steel blue. Hot sun and well- Rose Campion P513 drained soil. 24”h Ω P528 Skullcap, Baikal ß Gardener’s World ß Lychnis coronaria P520 Silver Ghost E. giganteum —Cone-shaped green Scutellaria baicalensis Oriental Blue A cottage garden plant of southeastern Europe widely flowerheads with frosty-looking, greenish white Dense, short spikes of snapdragon-like flowers, purple- cultivated for its attractive woolly white foliage and bracts. 36–48”h blue with white centers, July–September. A heavily showy, double crimson flowers. Be careful not to weed flowering variety of the traditional Chinese herb Huang it out in spring. Blooms June–August. 12–24”h Í∏Ω Qin. Prefers good drainage. 10–15”h Í∏¥ $8.00—1 quart pot $2.00—2.5” pot Stonecrop Sedum Í∏‰Ω∫ç˝ ¥ see also MINIATURESTONECROP, pages 10 and 11 ß ◊ Fine Gardening P550 SunSparkler Dazzleberry — P558 Yellow S. sichotense —Provides color magazine called these succulents the “most versatile, Raspberry 6–9” flower clusters cover the in the garden twice, with bright yellow drought-tolerant, and easy-to-grow perennials, producing carpets of bloom blue-gray-purple foliage in August and flowers in early summer and crimson September. 8”h by 18”w leaves in fall. Mound of fine-textured that look spectacular.” Best color in full sun. $6.00—4.5” pot leaves will spread slowly. 3–6”h by

Creeping P543 Lemon Drops—Tidy little stonecrop P551 SunSparkler Firecracker ß—Dark red 6–12”w $3.00—2.5” pot Low-growing, with textured foliage and inter- with bright yellow flowers in late sum- foliage and pink flowers August–October. Upright mer and fall. Can take more shade than 6”h by 18”w $3.00—3.5” pot esting flowers. Widths vary with variety and Dramatic, taller succulents are fall-blooming, conditions, but place them where they have most stonecrops. 6”h by 12”w $6.00—3” deep pot P552 SunSparkler Lime Zinger—Rounded providing late-season foraging for bees. room to spread. blue-green leaves with fine red margins. Fragrant. Leave untrimmed for winter interest. S. rupestre ß—Brilliant gold, P544 Lidakense S. cauticola—Great for rocks Pink flowers in late summer. 6”h by P536 Angelina P559 Cherry Truffle ß—Multiple crowns of or walls. Compact mounds of rounded 18”w $4.00—bareroot conifer-shaped leaves on trailing stems. bicolor purple-black and gray-green Orange fall color. Discovered in a private blue to bronzy red foliage with terminal clusters of starry pink flowers in late P553 SunSparkler Sedoro Blue Elf—Steel- leaves in spring change to purple-black garden in Croatia. 6–8”h blue rosettes smothered with fragrant summer. ★★★★★ 3–4”h$5.00—4.5” pot in the summer on this compact grower. $11.00—6 plants in a pack dark pink flowers in late summer. A Warm pink flowers mid-summer. 16”h P537 Bertram Anderson S. cauticola ß— P545 Mediovariegatum S. sieboldii—Cream cross between Sedum and Orostachys. 3”h by 24”w $4.00—3.5” pot Glossy purple stems are cloaked with leaves edged in gray-blue on slender $4.00—bareroot P560 Emperor’s Wave S. telephium ß— cool, gray-purple leaves. Hot rose-pink arching stems resemble sprays of euca- ◊ lyptus. Gets hints of pink in sun. Fluffy P554 SunSparkler Wildfire —Glossy Blue-green pointed leaves, dark stems flowers contrast nicely in late summer. ★ cherry red to bronzy red half-inch leaves and reddish purple flowers. Umbrella- ★★★★ 12”h $5.00—4.5” pot pink flowers in October. ★★★★★ 4–8”h $4.00—2.5” pot with hot pink margins. In late summer, like flowerheads August–September. P538 Fuldaglut (Fireglow) ß—Red-orange 3” clusters of rose pink flowers bloom 16–18”h $2.00—2.5” pot foliage and red flowers. Bred in Germany. P546 October Daphne S. sieboldii—Foliage is for a month. Foliage turns golden orange P561 Mediovariegatum S. alboroseum— attractive throughout the season with in fall. Vigorous and easy. 6”h by 18”w 4”h $5.00—4 plants in a pack A most colorful stonecrop, thanks to its pink-margined blue-green pads low to $5.00—3” plug P539 Golden Carpet S. acre ß—Yellow flow- yellow leaves trimmed in emerald green. the ground. The pink flowers don’t ß ers in summer. Best in full sun. 2–3”h appear until well into autumn for great P555 Voodoo S. spurium —Sprawling Fuzzy white flowers in late summer.

$5.00—4 plants in a pack late-season interest. 4”h ground cover contrasts brilliant rose-red, 15”h $4.00—2.5” pot star-like flowers with rounded burgundy P540 Goldilocks S. selskianium ◊—Clusters $6.00—3” deep pot P562 Purple Emperor ß—Dark, almost black foliage. Eye-catching. 4–6”h by 24”w of small, star-shaped yellow flowers on Oracle S. fosterianum—Blue-gray, needle- foliage with red flowers. Upright but P547 $5.00—4 plants in a pack red stems add pizzazz in late summer. like foliage. Large gold flower clusters compact. 15”h $4.00—3.5” pot Tiny hairs on the narrow leaves and P556 White Diamond S. pachyclados ß—Low- July–September. 4–8”h P563 Red Cauli S. telephium ◊—Pinkish red stems make it unique. 6–8”h by 8–12”w growing hummocks of tiny blue-green $2.00—2.5” pot flowers in flat clusters late summer to $3.00—2.5” pot rosettes bear attractive, large white flow- S. ussuriense—Siberian suc- fall on a background of blue-green leaves ß P548 Pink Beacon ers. Sparkles like diamonds after each P541 Gray S. platycladus —Evergreen blue- culent with pink buds that open tinged with purple. 8–15”h rainfall. From the mountains of green rosettes of leaves with large (for a carmine-red in late summer. Dark green $8.00—1 quart pot stonecrop) white flowers with pink cen- Afghanistan. Full sun. 6”h round leaves become more purple-bur- P564 Xenox ß—Green foliage tinged with a ters. 3”h $2.00—2.5” pot $3.00—3.5” pot gundy in sun and darken to bronze in grayed purple in spring, deepening to a P557 Woodland S. ternatum—White flowers P542 John Creech S. spurium ß—Small-leafed fall. 6–12”h $3.00—3.5” pot burgundy-purple. Flat rose pink flowers and green foliage. Shade-tolerant. Native sedum with pink flowers forms tight ß keep their shape past the first frost. P549 Purple Jazz —Purple serrated leaves to the eastern U.S. Part shade. 3–4”h mats. Can be planted between stepping with a bluish coating are teal underneath Blooms July–September. ★★★★★ 10–14”h $2.00—2.5” pot stones or even substituted for a lawn and have purple-pink stems. Yes, all that $6.00—4.5” pot over smaller areas since it tolerates light jazz, and then frosty pink flowers in July. Any stonecrop listed as “bareroot” foot traffic. 2”h by 6–12”w 12”h $6.00—3.5” pot can be found in the $3.00—3.5” pot Bulbs & Bareroots section outside www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 31 Perennials P529 Solomon’s Seal, Variegated Toad Lily continued Polygonatum multiflorum Variegatum $6.00—4.5” pot: Leaves have wide white to cream stripes. Tiny white P575 Gilt Edge T. formosana—Large, vigorous plant bell flowers hang below arching stems in spring. Adds with gold-edged leaves. Attractive lavender flow- wonderful airy contrast to areas with large-leaved ers in the fall. 24–36”h ç ∏ÓΩç plants like hostas. 24”h $8.00—4.5” pot $10.00—4.5” pot: Speedwell Veronica P576 Moonlight Treasure ◊ß—Yellow flowers in Flower spikes rise above lower foliage. Í∏Ω∫˝‰ late summer to early fall sit just above light green leaves dappled with darker green splashes. $2.00—2.5” pot: 8–10”h ç P530 Giles van Hees ß—Pink flowers from early summer through frost. ★★★★★ 6”h Trillium Trillium ◊ P531 Silver V. spicata incana —Mid-summer blue- Spring-blooming woodland wild flowers with whorled purple flowers set off by woolly silver foliage. sets of three leaves. Cannot tolerate full sun. Provide a Prefers excellent drainage. 18–24”h rich, deep, moist soil and year-round leaf mulch. $3.00—2.5” pot: ∏ÓΩ¥ P532 First Love ◊—Fluorescent pink flower spikes. $6.00—4.5” pot: By Heather Holm • $24.95 • ISBN 9780991356355 Blooms all summer, and especially great planted P577 Yellow T. luteum ß—Upright yellow petals in a group. Great cut flower. 6–12”h by 8–12”w emerge from the center of silver-flecked foliage. See also VERONICA, CREEPING, page 10 12”h $12.00—4.5” pot: P533 Spikenard, Japanese Golden ß P578 Red T. erectum ß—Maroon-red flowers with KnowYour Bees Aralia cordata Sun King curled back petals are held above the foliage. Red-brown stems lined with 6” bright gold leaves 12”h BY KENT PETTERSON bring a tropical look to any shady area. Tall spikes of See MORE TRILLIUM, pages 19 and 56 white flowers are followed by decorative black fruit. ho knew that we had so many different bees! Local author Edible shoots in spring, like asparagus. 48”h by 36”w P579 Tunic Flower Petrorhagia saxifraga Heather Holm does. In 2013, Holm brought us her highly ∏ $12.00—4.5” pot Clouds of pink flowers all summer on tangled mats. successful book Pollinators of Native Plants, which used beauti- Spurge, Cushion Euphorbia polychroma Almost ever-blooming and so easy to grow. 4–6”h by W ful photos and clear text to explain the relationship between pollinating Electric color for spring. Í∏ç˝¥ 24”w Í˝‰ $4.00—3.5” pot insects and our native flowering plants. That book covered all of the $2.00—2.5” pot: ß P580 Vervain, Rose Glandularia canadensis important insects—moths, butterflies, flies, beetles and bees—and the P534 E. polychroma ß—Showy yellow-green bracts in Magenta-lavender flowers May–August on dense mats critical role they play in pollination. early spring. Foliage turns maroon in fall. ★★★★★ of dark green. Long bloom time. Native to the 16–24”h Midwest. Formerly Verbena. 12”h Í∏Ω˝‰ Holm’s new book, Bees: An Identification and Native Plant Forage Guide, $7.00—4.5” pot: $2.50—3.5” pot goes in depth on bees. There’s a lot to learn and more beautiful photos. P535 Bonfire ß—This plant will stop you in your P581 Waxbells, Yellow Kirengeshoma palmata The reproduction of plants is complex, but is primarily dependent on tracks with its color variation. It has deep purple, Bell-shaped 1.5” yellow flowers in fall over fuzzy two types of pollination. While grasses, including major food crops like red, and orange leaves with crackling yellow foliage with dark purple stems. Wonderful for the corn and rice, depend on wind pollination, all of bracts in spring. ★★★★★ 18”h shady or woodland garden. Korean and Japanese ori- our beautiful flowers (and the fruits that follow Heather Holm Stonecrop see box, page 30 gin. Slow to establish. 36–48”h by 24–36”w ∏Ó $10.00—4.5” pot them) depend on insects. is doing a work- Sundrops Oenothera Wild Indigo Baptisia australis The importance of bees in pollination is well Cheery flowers in summer. Í∫ shop on Saturday A classic garden favorite with pea-blossom flowers and understood by the scientific community, but the at 10:00 a.m. in $2.00—2.5” pot: gray-green foliage. Blooms in June. Black seed pods lat- public has only recently become concerned as P565 Ozark O. missouriensis ß—Large yellow flowers er in the season are good for dried arrangements. news of neonicotinoid pesticide effects has the Garden Fair on somewhat trailing plants June–August. ★★★★★ Snubbed by deer. Tolerates poor, dry soil. Does not 6–12”h transplant once established. Í∏Ω∫Â¥ spread. Much of that news has focused on outside the O. speciosa ß—A pink version of sundrops P566 Pink $2.00—2.5” pot: honeybees. Holm’s book tells us about all the Grandstand and it’s lovely. Spreads, possibly aggressively. P582 Blue ß—One of the U of M’s Tough and Terrific other bees that are wild in nature, and which 12”h Ω (see page 5). perennials. ★★★★★ 36–48”h get a lot less attention. ß P567 Sunflower, Downy Helianthus mollis $12.00—1 gal. pot: For instance, while domesticated honeybees She will also Yellow 3–4” flowers from August–September. Fuzzy ß P583 Blue Towers —Dozens of tall spikes with 20” live in hives, wild bees—which do most of the be signing books gray-green foliage. Goldfinches will come and devour of periwinkle to lavender-blue flowers. Narrow, work of pollination—live in the ground or in the seeds. Drought-tolerant, Midwest native that will dense habit with foliage that remains attractive plant cavities. Did you know that a dried plant indoors at the spread slowly by rhizomes in drier soil, faster in moist into the fall. Bred by Plant Delights nursery. 48”h soil. 48–60”h Í∏Ω∫Â¥ $2.00—2.5” pot P584 Pink Truffles ß—Pale pink blooms lightly dust- stem in your garden could be the winter home of Terrace ed with yellow. Compact. 36”h a bee larva? Before you cast out all of the debris P568 Sweet Woodruff Galium odoratum ß Horticultural or disturb your bare soil, Holm has tips for you Sweetly fragrant tiny white flowers. Blooms May–June. See also the native WILD INDIGO, page 56 Books booth. that would help you make your decision about Sometimes used to stuff pillows. Strong spreader, will P585 Willowherb, Alpine grow in those difficult places. 6”h Í∏ӽ what you can do to improve habitat for wild bees. Epilobium fleischeri $5.00—4 plants in a pack The book is organized like Holm’s earlier book and offers a tremen- Thyme, Creeping Thymus Cheerful flowers on red stems have four narrow magenta petals alternating with four pink oval petals, dous amount of information. It can be read straight through or used as a Spreading herb with a carpets of small flowers. Toler ates somewhat resembling a compass. Compact gray-green reference. Be sure to read these sections in particular: light foot traffic. Releases a spicy aroma when stepped foliage and attractive silvery seed heads. July and on. May be mowed. Very hardy and extremely drought- • Bees at a glance (pages 38–42) August bloom. 12–18”h Í∏‰ $3.00—2.5” pot tolerant. Happiest in well-drained soil. ÍΩ∫Ç˝ ‰ • How to use the guide (pages 93–100) $2.00—2.5” pot: P586 Winecups Callirhoe involucrata ß • Bee conservation checklist (page 200) P569 Golden Creeper T. serpyllum ◊ß—Gold Showy 2–3” wine-red cup-shaped flowers late spring This important guide for gardeners and professionals is for everyone foliage topped by lavender-pink flowers. 3”h through summer. Give it plenty of space. Sprawling that loves the natural world and is available at Terrace Horticultural ß low plants for an informal look. Enjoys poor dry soil. P570 Mother-of-Thyme T. serpyllum —Deep pink to Books and at our booth inside the Friends School Plant Sale. lilac flowers. 3–6”h by 12–18”w Native to the Midwest. 6–12”h by 24–36”w ͘ $3.00—2.5” pot: $3.50—3.5” pot Kent Petterson is the proprieter of Terrace Horticultural Books in St. Paul. Wood Poppy ß P571 Red T. coccineus ß—Bright red-purple flowers and P587 Stylophorum diphyllum www.terracehorticulturalbooks.com tiny, rounded dark green leaves with a wonderful A nice spot of bright yellow in the late spring to early scent when crushed. 2”h by 12–18”w summer woodland. Fuzzy green flower buds and pleas- ant, long-lasting foliage. A reseeding Midwest native. $5.00—4 plants in a pack: 12–18”h ∏Ó $3.50—3.5” pot P572 Pink Chintz T. serpyllum ß—Very floriferous. 3”h by 12–18”w P588 Yellow Archangel ß $11.00—6 plants in a pack: Lamiastrum galeobdolon Hermann’s Pride P573 Spicy Orange ß—Crush the light green needle- Bright yellow flowers in spring. Variegated silver like foliage of this groundcover and you will know foliage. Nonspreading. 12”h by 18–24”w Í∏Ó why it is also prized for cooking. Pink flowers $5.00—4 plants in a pack attract butterflies in early summer. 2–3”h by 12”w P589 Yellow Indigo Thermopsis montana ß See MORE THYME, pages 9 and 10 Clustered yellow, lupine-like spring flowers on spikes followed by velvety seed pods. May self-sow. 24–36”h Toad Lily Tricyrtis Í∏Ω¥ $2.00—2.5” pot Intriguing small flowers in fall. Prefers moist soil, forming colonies in good sites. Protect from early frost P590 Yucca Yucca glauca so you don’t miss the flowers on this late bloomer. A dramatic spiky plant that sends up a giant flower stalk Native to China and Japan. ∏ with bell-shaped ivory flowers. Very fragrant. Native to $2.00—2.5” pot: drier sites of the Great Plains. Also called soapweed P574 Japanese T. hirta ß—Mauve with spots. 24”h because its roots can be used to make soap. 36–72”h Í∫ $2.00—2.5” pot 32 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Annuals Key Í Full sun † Elephant Ears continued ∏ Part sun/part shade Outdoor/Indoor Plants $10.00—6” pot (continued): Ó Shade A023 Heart of the Jungle Colocasia ß—Attractively Many “tender” perennials, shrubs, and trees that can’t survive our Minnesota winters can be used wrinkled leaves with rippled edges are green brushed generously with bluish black. Deep Ω Attractive to bees as colorful or tropical-looking annuals, or they can be brought indoors in fall. The plants in the purple stems. 30–60”h ç ı Bird food source Outdoor/Indoor section do well in containers either as houseplants or kept under lights in a cool ∫ $15.00—5.25” pot: Butterfly-friendly room or basement. Some just need their roots dug in fall and put in a cool, dark place. ◊ß ˙ A024 Hawaiian Punch Colocasia —Glossy, Hummingbird-friendly arrow-shaped bluish green leaves with red mar- This Fine Gardening article has details on over-wintering plants indoors: http://tinyurl.com/hslsrj9 gins, bright burgundy veins on the reverse side, ç Attractive foliage Heights are given when possible, but often depend on the size of the container the plant is in and how and bright red (almost magenta) glossy stems Ç Culinary many years it is over-wintered indoors. Most of these plants are either large now or can grow quite that resemble red rhubarb. 36”h ß ´ Edible flowers large. Smaller tender plants are listed in the main Annuals section, Miniatures, and Unusual & Rare. A025 Stingray Alocasia —Resembles the marine animal, not the car. Large, glossy, ribbed, leath- ˝ Ground cover ery leaves with a long, pointed green tail. Makes  A001 African Milk Bush A008 Caladium Caladium ß Medicinal a fast-growing container plant. Dappled or ˜ Minnesota native Synadenium grantii Large leaves unfold in shades of red, pink, green, and morning sun. 36–60”h ç ‰ Rock garden Large succulent from east central Africa with leath- white, providing color in shade. The hotter and more ery leaves in apple green splashed with maroon. humid it gets, the better caladium looks, provided Flowering Maple Abutilon water is available. Over-winter as a houseplant or the † Cold-sensitive: Inconspicuous flowers. Be very careful to avoid the Small, bell-shaped flowers all summer and fall. tubers can be kept in a cool basement or heated keep above 40°F caustic sap which does not blister right away, but Makes a great flowering houseplant, too. Maple- hours later. Easy to take care of, but will drop its garage. 24”h ∏ç¥ $9.00—6” pot shaped leaves. Í∏ ¥ Toxic to humans lower leaves to tell you it’s being over or under- $3.00—2.5” pot: ß Saturday restock Canna Canna watered. Up to 20’ tall in the tropics, and will grow A026 Variegated A. pictum thompsonii ◊—Pinkish several inches a month, but in a container with well- Exotic blooms in summer and fall. Excellent planted in groups, in flower beds, or containers. Dig up the orange 2.5” flowers are mildly fragrant and the drained soil it will stay a manageable size here. Over- foliage is attractively splashed with yellow. In winter indoors. 48–72”h Í¥ $5.00—1 quart pot underground clumps in fall and store in a frost-free location until ready to replant in spring. Í∏ its first year, its airy branches and dangling A002 Banana Musa Siam Ruby flowers are charming in a hanging basket or a $4.00—3.5” pot: good team player in a mixed container. Its rapid There is no other banana plant with foliage like this. ◊ß A009 Cannova Orange Shades —Bright growth means it can easily be trained to grow Each remarkable leaf has a surprising new pattern of orange-red. Happy in Minnesota summers, on a single upright stem or left to its natural ruby red (almost burgundy) and lime green flecks, receiving top marks in U of M trials. Will bloom shrub form. Just cut it back hard if it’s getting streaks, and sections. Some leaves are even half red early and vigorously even in part shade and in too big. 36–72”h by 36–48”w ˙ç and half green. Baby plants are all yellowish green small containers (5”). 30–48”h and develop more and more red as they mature and A010 Cannova Rose ß—Deep pink. 30–48”h $5.00—4” pot: ß get more sun. Give your garden or patio that tropical A011 Cannova Scarlet Bronze ß—Orange-red A027 Biltmore Ballgown —Elegant, dangling gold look! A banana plant will over-winter as a houseplant flowers with purple-green leaves and stems. flowers have overlapping petals with intricate in a sunny window or dormant in a cool, dark base- 30–48”h ç red veining and protruding red centers. Best in ment. 48–72”h Íç $39.00—3 gal. pot morning sun and afternoon shade. Fast-grow- $5.00—4” pot: ing. Also known as red tiger, tiger eye, and ß ◊ß A003 Banana, Abyssinian A012 Cannova Mango —Light yellowish pink. magic lantern. 24–72”h ˙ Ensete ventricosum Maurelii 30–48”h A028 Blue A. vitifolium ◊ß—Satiny, saucer- Dark green leaves flushed with burgundy-red, espe- $5.00—5.25” pot: shaped pale lavender 3” flowers with yellow cially in the new growth and when in full sun. A013 Achira C. edulis ß—An edible canna, once an centers face outward. Grows quickly. Needs Caladium Winters well in the house. Does not like to dry out. essential crop of the Incas. Super-vigorous roots good drainage. From Chile. 48–72”h ˙ Í∏ç 72–84”h $12.00—6” pot are still used as food in the Andes and are the Gardenia source of arrowroot starch in Australia. Roots Gardenia jasminoides A004 Begonia, Dwarf Trout-Leaf Waxy, heavily scented (or is that heavenly scented) ß can be roasted like a potato. Peeled stems and Begonia Medora young shoots can be stir-fried like bamboo white flowers with glossy leaves. Needs warm days, Speckled like a trout, the small elliptical angel-wing shoots. Edible red and yellow-orange 2.5” flow- cool nights, and moist, humid conditions. Grow in a green leaves have a gray sheen and are heavily sprin- ers are attractive in salads. 48–72”h ˙Ç´ pot in bright light outdoors for the summer, over- winter indoors as a houseplant. Í∏ kled with silver spots. Try planting it among your $6.00—1 quart pot: other shade plants, or in a hanging basket. Bright A014 Australia ß—Shiny burgundy-black foliage and $6.00—4” deep pot: pink flowers. One of the easiest begonias, it can be ◊ orange-red flowers. Works well as a dark back- A029 Kleim’s Hardy —White 2” flowers in over-wintered indoors. 24–30”h ∏Óç¥ ground that makes other garden flowers stand spring and early summer. Perfect for a contain- $3.00—3.5” pot out. Over-winter inside in a pot. 60”h ˙ç er. 24–36”h by 36–48”w A005 Begonia, Gryphon ß $8.00—5.25” pot: $39.00—3 gal. pot: Begonia Gryphon ◊ß A015 King Humbert, Yellow ß—Buttery yellow A030 Tree —Large white flowers on a Deeply cut black foliage is lined and marbled with flowers with a splash of orange. Apple green lollipop-shaped miniature tree. 36–48”h shiny silver. Copper flower spikes. Enjoys being out- ∏ç¥ foliage. Also called Florence Vaughn. A031 Hawaiian Ti ß side for the summer. 14–36”h 48–72”h $5.00—4” pot ß Cordyline terminalis Red Sister ß A016 Wyoming —Bright but soft orange blossoms A006 Begonia, Rex with extremely dark red foliage for striking con- Broad leaves are plum and deep burgundy with neon Begonia Escargot trast. 48–60”h ç pink. A variety of the plant that is traditionally used Deeply spiraled leaves marked in bands of silver and for grass skirts. Syn. C. fruticosa. Over-winter $15.00—1 gal. pot: indoors. 36–72”h Í $28.00—3 gal. pot green curl in on themselves like the shell of a snail. A017 Pink Sunburst—Large salmon flowers on a Grown for the foliage. Also makes an excellent dwarf plant. Yellow-striped dark green leaves A032 Hibiscus Hibiscus Sunny City ß houseplant. 10–16”h Í∏Óç¥ $9.00—6” pot are brushed with pink, especially at the edges Three stems braided to form a small tree. Available ˙ See more BEGONIAS, pages 20, 33, and 34 and on new growth. 24–36”h in a range of colors, and they should be blooming at A018 Pretoria—Green, cream, and yellow striped ß the sale, so you can choose the one you like. Large A007 Brush Cherry, Topiary leaves, edged with red. Brilliant orange flowers. flowers with crepe-paper-like petals and glossy Eugenia myrtifolia Three-sphere topiary Also called Bengal tiger. 48–72”h ˙ç foliage. Over-winter indoors. 36–48”h Í If you ever wanted to have one of those topiaries that $19.00—6” pot Canna A019 Caribbean Copper Plant ß are made up of spheres of small leaves, here’s your A033 Hibiscus, Australian Blue ◊ Euphorbia cotinifolia Burgundy Wine chance. Tall, slender, and elegant. 60”h Í∏ Alyogyne huegelii Santa Cruz $41.00—3 gal. pot Doesn’t look like much at the sale, but grows into a smokebush-like plant with unusual dark red foliage. Ever-blooming, silky 3–5” flowers are nearly true Useful for height in mixed containers. Bring it in for blue. Small-lobed leaves. Prune back after flowering Í∏∫ the winter; grows quickly into a small tree. May get for a more compact plant. 60–72”h by 48”w as tall as 48” in the first season. 36”h Í∏ç¥ $7.00—3.5” pot $3.00—3.5” pot A034 Jacob’s Coat Elephant Ears Acalypha wilkesiana Copperhead Easy to grow in the garden and over-winter indoors. Leaves look like they’ve been cut with pinking shears, Thrives in full sun and moist soil, but does well in then rolled and curled in various directions. Splashes part sun, too. Í∏Ó¥ç and speckles of bronze, copper, orange, light pink, peach, and yellow are most vibrant in sun. Also called $10.00—6” pot: ß match-me-if-you-can and it is fun to find flowers and A020 Black Magic Colocasia —Dramatic dusty pur- grasses that complement it. Fast-growing (about 36” plish black foliage. 36–72”h the first summer) and thrives in heat. Over-winter as a ß—Vibrant blue-purple A021 Blue Hawaii Colocasia houseplant. 36–60”h Í∏ç¥ $5.00—4” deep pot veins and margins on green leaves. Stems and the veins on the underside of the leaves are bur- A035 Lantana, Tree Lantana ß◊ gundy. 48”h Select your favorite color. Lantana is an especially ß A022 Coffee Cups Colocasia —Glossy olive green wonderful plant trained as a small tree because the leaves with dark purple stems, beautifully trailing habit is displayed to its best advantage and cupped so that the leaves catch the rain. the small flowers can be seen up close. 4–6’h Í 36–60”h $32.00—3 gal. pot www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 33

Plant widths are similar to their heights Annuals unless noted otherwise. Key † Í Full sun More Outdoor/Indoor Plants ∏ Part sun/part shade Ó Shade A036 Mandevilla ß A038 Prickly Pear Variegated Spikes Mandevilla Alice du Pont Opuntia monacantha variegata Used as a vertical accent. Long, narrow leaves on Ω Good for bees Pink flowers on a vigorous vine. Large trumpet- Multiple green and cream marbled flat pads. Prefers upright plants. Can be over-wintered indoors. Í∏ ı Bird food source shaped blooms. On a 30” trellis. Best in a sunny posi- morning sun. Makes a good winter houseplant. $3.00—3.5” pot: Í ∫ Butterfly-friendly tion, but tolerates partial shade. Can be over- 36–72”h $9.00—6” pot A041 Green leaves Dracaena ß—Traditionally potted wintered as a houseplant or dormant in a cool garage ç ˙ Hummingbird-friendly See more PRICKLY PEAR, pages 11 and 55 with geraniums. 12–30”h or basement. Í∏ $15.00—1 gal. pot $5.00—4” pot: Princess Flower ç Attractive foliage A037 Papyrus ß◊ A039 A042 Pink Passion Cordyline ß—Slender, bright pink Rich Blue Ç Cyperus papyrus Prince Tut Tibouchina grandiflora leaves with a gray-purple stripe down the center. Culinary Great textural plant with thick, fuzzy 10” leaves and ´ Edible flowers Prince Tut is shorter than King Tut (72”) and taller 24–48”h 12” spikes of bluish purple flowers in midsummer. ˝ than the Baby Tut (24”). They are all dwarf varieties: $8.00—5.25” pot: Ground cover Leaves turn red in the fall. 42–48”h by 24–26”w Í∏ regular papyrus is 192” tall. Smooth triangular stems A043 Green leaves Dracaena ß—Larger plant, over-  Medicinal $7.00—3.5” pot with what looks like green fireworks or the skeleton wintered from last year. A tough-as-nails con- ˜ Minnesota native A040 Rabbit Foot Fern ß of an umbrella on top. Although papyrus typically tainer plant with an upright vase shape. ‰ Rock garden grows standing in water, it is surprisingly adaptable Davallia fejeensis 30–48”h ç and will be happy planted right in your garden if it Carrot-like foliage. Named for the furry rhizomes that $13.00—4.5” pot: † Cold-sensitive: gets water regularly. Will also grow in a container creep over the rim of the pot. Likes dry soil, so don’t ß ∏Ó A044 Red Sensation Cordyline australis —Bronzy keep above 40°F with the hole plugged up or with a saucer of water over-water. Over-winter indoors. 12–24”h red leaves. 36”h ç ¥ underneath. 30–48”h Í∏ $5.00—4” pot $7.00—6” pot Toxic to humans ß Saturday restock Angel’s Trumpet Datura metel A070 Balloon Cotton Bushy plant covered with huge, upfacing trumpet- Asclepias physocarpa Oscar While this section is shaped blooms. Give it plenty of space. Í∫¥ Beloved for its seedpods more than its blooms, even $5.00—3.5” pot: though the flowers are quite pretty in the summer: called Annuals, the A055 Double Golden Yellow ß—Fully double (or creamy or greenish white and pink half-inch blooms even triple!) ruffled gold 7” trumpets. Fragrant. dangling in loose umbels. But, oh, those seedpods. plants in it are not all 30–36”h Funny-looking 2–3” pale green globes look like semi- sheer balloons covered with soft green bristles. Good $7.00—4.5” pot: true annuals, which ß for flower arrangements. Fast growing. Good for A056 Purple —“Hose-in-hose” double purple monarch butterflies. 72”h Í∏∫¥ flowers. (Hose-in-hose refers to its resemblance $5.00—6 plants in a pack grow from seed, flower, to the double stockings, with turned back tops, A071 Balsam ß worn by Elizabethan men.) 36”h set new seed, and die all A057 White ß—Single flowers. Self-sows. 36”h Impatiens balsamina Camellia Mix ß Old-fashioned double flowers in shades of white, pink, in a single year. Many A058 Artichoke, Globe red, salmon, and violet. Easy to grow and fun to plant Cynara scolymus Imperial Star for children’s gardens because of the exploding seed plants are nonhardy A special variety for northern gardens. Don’t harvest pods. Likes plentiful moisture. Will reseed. 18”h the buds, which are edible: let them bloom. The other- ͆¥ $5.00—6 plants in a pack worldly purple flowers are worth the sacrifice. Striking (or “tender”) perennials A072 Bee Balm, Annual ß architectural plants. 48”h Í´ $3.00—3.5” pot Monarda hybrida Bergamo that cannot survive the ß A059 Aster, Annual Long-blooming lilac and rose-violet florets in clustered Bachelor’s Callistephus Color Carpet mix tiers around the stem. Minty-lemony scent. Tangy edi- winter in Minnesota. buttons Frilly double flowers in a mix of colors. Will bloom all ble petals can be used for garnishing desserts and sal- summer, but best early and then again from August to ads, or to make tea. Terrific as a cut flower, too. frost. 8”h Í∏∫ $2.50—4 plants in a pack Blooms June until frost. Plant some and see why it won awards in Europe’s trial gardens. Mildew resistant Alyssum, Sweet Lobularia maritima Baby Blue Eyes Nemophila and easy to grow. 16–28”h Í∫˙´ $2.00—2.5” pot Forms a thick carpet of tiny flowers, so wonderfully Bouncy, dainty, cupped flowers with five petals. See more BEE BALM, pages 21 and 52 fragrant that it is well worth stopping to smell them. Appreciates afternoon shade or dappled shade: its Perfect for edging or overhanging a sunny wall. Good botanical name means it loves the woodland. Grows A073 Bee’s Friend Phacelia tanacetifolia ß Í∫ quickly and blooms profusely in spring. Reseeds. West in containers. Easy to grow. Unusual, nectar-rich lavender flowers with extra-long coast native. 4–8”h ∏‰ $2.50—4 plants in a pack: purple whiskers at their centers slowly uncurl in early A045 Aphrodite Red ß—4”h by 10”w $2.50—4 plants in a pack: summer. Great for pollinators and pest-eating insects. ß A046 Easter Basket Mix ß—Pink, purple, and white. A060 Five Spot N. maculata ß—Delicate purple veins One of the 20 flowers most used in honey production, 3–5”h by 10”w ∫ and a large purple spot at the tip of each petal. it’s native to the deserts of the Southwest and north- A047 Purple ß—3–5”h by 10”w A061 Penny Black N. menziesii ß—Penny-sized, these ern Mexico. 12–24”h ÍΩ∫˙ The little truck A048 White ß—3–5”h by 10”w saucer-shaped, deep purple to black flowers have $2.50—4 plants in a pack means we’ll be scalloped silver-white edges. From spring to $5.00—4” pot: A074 Begonia, Art Hodes Begonia August, blooms cover the compact, feathery restocking this Stream Purple ß—Deep, unfading purple 2–3” A049 foliage. Fun to plant in a container with five spot. Very large, textured, velvety red leaves. Wonderful for clusters need no deadheading to bloom all sum- larger shaded containers or window boxes. Dainty plant on Saturday mer into fall. 4–8”h by 15”w Bachelor’s Buttons Centaurea cyanus white flowers a foot above the leaves in late fall or morning. ß A050 Stream Raspberry —Bright rose-purple. Long, strong stems ideal for cut flowers. Easy to grow, winter. 24”h ∏Ó¥ $8.00—3.5” pot 8–12”h by 15”w it makes a beautiful contrast to brighter hued plants. ß Begonia, Belleconia Begonia A051 Stream Silver —White. 8–12”h by 15”w Only the petals are edible. Í∏´ ß Double flowers with yellow centers. Great for baskets, A052 Amaranth, Ornamental $2.50—4 plants in a pack: with leaves cascading to 48” in a summer.10”h ∏Ó¥ Tricolor Splendens Perfecta A062 Blue Boy ß—Double flowers in a stunning Amaranthus tricolor $5.00—4.5” pot: shade of blue. 30”h Colorful leaves of red, yellow, and bright green. The A075 Rose ◊ß—Deep pink. seeds are highly nutritious and the young leaves are $5.00—6 plants in a pack: A076 Soft Orange ß—Light peachy orange. tasty, as well. Height depends on soil and exposure. A063 Midnight ß—Nearly black, fluffy double Drought-resistant. Reseeds. 36–72”h Í∏dž flowers. 36”h Begonia, Big Begonia x benariensis $5.00—6 plants in a pack Bacopa Clusters of 2” flowers held above glossy, pointed Sutera cordata foliage. Unfussy and robust, it blooms constantly until See more AMARANTH, page 12 Many simple, five-petaled flowers. Trailing, great for frost. Also makes a good houseplant. 12–24”h ∏¥ containers. Drought-tolerant. Í∏ Angel Mist Angelonia angustifolia $5.00—4” pot: Great garden performer, thriving in heat and wet or dry $3.00—3.5” pot: A077 Red with Green Leaf ß—Fire-engine red. ß conditions. Beautiful 1” blooms like tiny orchids or A064 White —Tiny white flowers. 12”h A078 Rose with Bronze Leaf ß—Rose-pink flowers snapdragons late spring to late summer. Excellent in $5.00—4” pot: and bronze-green foliage. containers and good for cut flowers. From Mexico and A065 Great Dark Pink ß—Dark pink flowers. 4–8”h Í∏ Begonia, Bolivian Begonia boliviensis the West Indies. A066 Great Pink Ring ß—Light pink flowers with Attractive serrated leaves are shaped like wings and A053 Serena Purple—Purple and pink bicolor. purple centers. 5”h ß will cascade over walls or baskets. Blooms late spring 10–12”h $4.00—3.5” pot A067 Gulliver Blue Sensation —Lavender-blue flowers. 12”h until frost. Can be over-wintered inside if kept dark ß A054 Archangel Dark Rose —Spikes of rose to hot A068 MegaCopa Blue ◊ß—Intense lavender. and dry. Semi-trailing and compact, it can take more sun than the usual begonia. Í∏¥ pink speckled with darker pink. 12–14”h 4–6”h by 12–18”w Begonia $5.00—3.5” pot A069 MegaCopa White ◊ß—White with yellow $5.00—4” pot: center. Bred for larger flowers and heat tolerance. A079 Mistral Pink ◊ß—Bright pink. 10–12”h 4–6”h by 12–18”w A080 Santa Cruz ß—Eye-catching profusion of red- orange flowers. 12–15”h

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Key Begonia, Bolivian continued from page 33 See more BEGONIAS, pages 20 and 32 Bloodleaf Iresine herbstii Í Full sun $5.00—4” pot (continued): ß Puckered leaves. Vigorous, easy, and appreciative of A093 Bells of Ireland Moluccella laevis Í∏ ∏ Part sun/part shade Sparks Will Fly ß—Warm tangerine-orange afternoon shade. A081 Graceful flower spikes are covered with pale green, Ó single flowers that mature to yellow in autumn. Shade outward-facing cups containing tiny white flowers. $4.00—4” pot: Dark green-bronze foliage with lighter veins. ß Superb in fresh or dried arrangements. Self-sows. A100 Red —Rounded bronze leaves with red veins 12”h Ç Ω Good for bees 20–24”h Í∏ $2.50—4 plants in a pack and stems. Used by Hmong cooks. 36”h A082 Unstoppable Fire ß—Brilliant orangey red ı $5.00—4” pot: Bird food source flowers are set off by dark, almost black-green A094 Billy Buttons ß◊ ß—Pointed bronze-burgundy ∫ Butterfly-friendly leaves. 8”h A101 Blazin’ Rose Craspedia globosa Golf Beauty leaves with hot pink veins. Looks great with pink ˙ Hummingbird-friendly A083 Begonia, Orange Begonia sutherlandii ß Minnesota State Fair regulars will appreciate the novel- flowers. 12–14”h ç Covered with cheerful orange flowers all season. ty of this flower-ball-on-a-stick. Likewise, fans of Dr. ç Attractive foliage A102 Bush Violet ß Angel-wing-shaped leaves with red margins and veins Seuss and percussion instruments (its other common Ç Browallia speciosa Starlight Blue Culinary on cascading, branched red stems. Bring inside before name is drumstick p lant). The 1–2” yellow ball is actu- ´ Edible flowers frost. Keep dry until spring, then put outside and ally an array of tiny flowers, as if the center of a daisy Star-shaped light blue to lavender flowers. Good for was formed into a sphere. Slender stalks hold these ˝ Ground cover water. 8–12”h Í∏†¥ $5.00—4” pot hanging baskets or pots. Easy to grow. Prefers light balls high above silvery, grassy leaves. When dried, the shade. Over-winter indoors. 6–10”h Í∏Ó Â Medicinal Begonia, Wax Begonia semperflorens flowers keep their color up to a year. Native to $2.50—4 plants in a pack ˜ Í¥ Minnesota native One of the most versatile plants, good for mass plant- Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania. 12–24”h Butterfly Flower Asclepias curassavica ‰ Rock garden ing, edging, hanging baskets, window boxes, contain- $5.00—4” pot ß Strong stems hold up umbels of brightly colored flow- ers, or as a houseplant. Vigorous, blooming spring A095 Black Varnish Pseuderanthemum ers very attractive to butterflies. Excellent cut flowers. † Í∏¥ Cold-sensitive: through frost. This glossy foliage is the blackest we’ve seen. Pink From South America. 28–40”h Í∏∫¥ keep above 40°F $2.50—4 plants in a pack: flowers may peek from underneath the foliage. Bring $5.00—6 plants in a pack: ¥ ß inside for the winter. 18–24”h ∏ç $5.00—4” pot Toxic to humans A084 Super Olympia Pink —Pink flowers. 6–12”h A103 Apollo Orange ◊ß—Red buds, orange ß ß Saturday restock A085 Super Olympia White —White flowers. Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta petals and yellow centers. 6–12”h ß Intriguing varieties that are not reliably hardy in Min ne - A104 Silky Gold —Orangey yellow. $3.00—4 plants in a pack: sota, so we treat them as annuals. They may give a repeat See also the native MILKWEED, page 50 A086 Bada Bing Scarlet ß—Red flowers. 8–10”h performance next year. Great for cut flowers. Í∏¥ Bada Boom Rose ß—Dark pink flowers. 8–10”h Cabbage, Ornamental A087 $5.00—4” pot: Brassica oleracea A088 Bada Boom White ß—Bronze leaves, white Tiger Eye ◊ß—Semi-double 3–4” gold flow- Colorful, easy plants last into winter. Brightest color in flowers. 8–10”h A096 ers are more orange near the brown center. full sun and with cool nights. Edible, too! 12–18”h Í∏Ç Begonia, Whopper Begonia x benariensis Blooms all summer into fall. 16–24”h Clusters of 2–3” flowers and glossy, sun-tolerant $5.00—6 plants in a pack: $2.50—4 plants in a pack: ß foliage. A good substitute for impatiens. Easy, robust, A097 Cherokee Sunset ß—Double or semi-double A105 Purple Pigeon —Greenish purple outer leaves and upright. Garden writer Marge Hols is a fan. 3–4” flowers in yellow, orange, bronze, and with a red center and round heads. ß 24–32”h Í∏Ó¥ mahogany. 24–30”h ∫ A106 Victoria Pigeon —Variegated green and white outer leaves with a pale pink center. $5.00—4.5” pot: A098 Cherry Brandy ß—The first red-flowered black- A089 Red Bronze ß—Red flowers with bronze eyed Susan. Multiple stems produce 3–4” flowers Calendula Calendula officinalis in shades of an unusual muted cherry red with a foliage. Daisies whose petals can be used in salads. Cold- ß dark brown eye. 20–24”h ∫ A090 Red Green —Red flowers. tolerant, providing nonstop color from spring through ß A099 Sahara—Caramel, copper, burgundy, and vintage A091 Rose Bronze —Bright pink flowers with first frost. May reseed. Í∏´ bronze foliage. rose semi-double to fully double flowers with $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A092 Rose Green ß—Bright pink flowers. dark centers, July to frost. 18–22”h A107 Radio ß—Radiating orange-yellow quills pack each flower all season. 18–24”h Coleus Solenostemon scutellarioides ç† Coleus comes in a wide variety of For Sun A134 Inferno ◊ß—Deep rusty orange A144 Trailing Queen ß—Deep purple trail- leaf colors and shapes. Easy to grow. These coleus varieties enjoy full or part sun, leaves with a pinkish haze and under- ing coleus with a lacy green border and a and often have more vivid colors with more sides make an unusual color echo for shock of hot pink in the center of the Also good as a houseplant and easily sun. Í∏ orange or pink flowers. Leaf edges are textured leaf. Heirloom variety that has serrated and may acquire a fine yellow been popular since the Victorian era. ß propagated from cuttings. A125 Big Red Judy —Screaming red, dap- margin with age. Late to flower and 8”h $5.00—4” pot pled with golden orange on its large keeps its foliage color in part shade. A145 Versa Lime ß—Chartreuse to pale leaves. Best in full sun, vigorous, and 12–24”h $5.00—4” pot Fun to mix and match with flowers has great heat and humidity tolerance. green. 30”h $4.00—4 plants in a pack ß 36”h $5.00—4” pot A135 Magilla —Dark purple leaves with A146 Wasabi ß—Large chartreuse leaves and other coleus varieties. brilliant pink-purple tones. Formerly A126 Black Dragon ß—Large red, lobed with serrated edges. Retains bright color thought to be Perilla rather than a throughout season. Upright. 18–28”h For Shade leaves with purple-black edges. coleus. 24–36”h $5.00—4” pot Compact. 10–14”h $5.00—4” pot ß Colorful leaves bring some excitement to a $2.50—4 plants in a pack A136 Nancy’s Choice —Cheerful, frilly Under the Sea shady corner. ∏Ó leaves in burgundy-purple, green, and Cranberry Bog ß—Slender, pointy, ser- Fantastically complex and vividly colored ß A127 yellow on purple stems. Upright, bushy, A117 Carefree Mix —Oak-leaf shape. rated burgundy leaves with chartreuse- foliage. Secondary leaflets resembling fingers and vigorous. 24–30”h $3.00—3.5” pot 10–14”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack gold edges. 18–24”h or inkblots make each leaf look like a sea ß A118 Kong Mosaic ß—Each leaf flaunts a $5.00—4” pot A137 Pink Chaos —Narrow, weeping creature. This fun series was developed at the blazing pink leaves with ruffled green University of Saskatchewan by college stu- unique pattern of green, red, and cream. A128 Cuckoo ß—Deep red, pointed, many- 22”h $5.00—4.5” pot margins. Appreciates some afternoon dents. “We have the world’s weirdest coleus,” lobed leaves with gold-chartreuse edges. shade. 6–8”h $3.00—3.5” pot brags their professor, Bob Bors. Royalties sup- Kong Red ß—Extremely large leaves. Mounding. 16”h by 24”w ç A119 ß port the university’s horticulture program. Performs best in full shade. 22”h $5.00—4” pot A138 Raspberry Tart —Ruby red centers Í∏ with wide gold margins and serrated $5.00—4.5” pot ß A129 Electric Lime —Yellowish green edges. 12–18”h $5.00—4” pot A147 Bone Fish —Like little fish skeletons. ß A120 Kong Rose —Extremely large leaves. puckered leaves with scalloped edges Deeply cut, long, slender red-pink leaves A139 Ruby Jewels ß—Deeply lobed, small 22”h $5.00—4.5” pot and numerous near-yellow veins. Holds with lime-gold tips. 15–18”h color well in full sun, but appreciates a leaves with burgundy centers and lime A121 Tilt-a-Whirl ß—Swirling petticoat $6.00—5” pot bit of shade in the afternoon. 14–20”h green edges. Petite blue flowers are leaves of red, purple, and light green $5.00—4” pot attractive. 12–15”h $5.00—4.5” pot A148 Copper Coral —Deeply lobed leaves are with frilly edges tipped in yellow. rusty orange and burgundy with yellow ß A140 Scarlet Poncho ß—Large, heart- Named for the carnival ride made in A130 Flame Thrower Spiced Curry — margins. 12–18”h $6.00—5” pot Faribault, Minnesota. Similar to Irregularly toothed gold leaves with nar- shaped leaves are red with chartreuse Hurricane Jenni. 10–14”h row dark red edges and central splashes. flecks and scalloped edges. Cascading. A149 Gold Anemone —Frilly burgundy-pur- $4.00—3.5” pot 18–24”h $5.00—4” pot 10–12”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack ple edges on large chartreuse leaves with ß “tails.” 15–18”h $6.00—5” pot A122 Wizard Jade ß—Heart-shaped leaves A131 Gnash Rambler ß—Deeply scalloped, A141 Sedona —Beautiful southwestern are ivory with green margins. 12–14”h puckered, slightly twisted brick red to bronze and pink. 12–18”h A150 King Crab —Huge red leaves with tiny $2.50—4 plants in a pack rosy red leaves with purple centers and $5.00—4” pot leaflets crowding their margins, each small flashes of yellow and orange. A142 Smallwood’s Driveway ß—Happy- resembling little claws. Darker red cen- A123 Wizard Sunset ß—Large apricot-red Compact upright. 18”h $5.00—4” pot looking peach, burgundy, gold, and ter and yellow edge. 18–24”h leaves, heart-shaped with gold scalloped green leaves are deeply scalloped. $6.00—5” pot edges. 12–14”h A132 Grape Expectations ß—Red-purple It really was discovered in a driveway. $2.50—4 plants in a pack scalloped leaves with violet-pink hearts A151 Lime Shrimp —Elaborately scalloped, 12–18”h $5.00—4” pot and veins. Few or no flowers. Upright dramatic lime and dark purple leaves A124 Wizard Velvet Red ß—Burgundy red mound. 12–18”h $5.00—4” pot A143 Trailing Monarch ◊ß—Small, saw- have an extra long tail at the tip. with darker markings and thin green toothed burgundy leaves with apple 15–18”h $6.00—5” pot margins. 10–14”h A133 Hurricane Jenni ß—Spiraling bur- green margins. Trailing stems work well $2.50—4 plants in a pack gundy and copper leaves with lime green A152 Red Coral —Petite fuchsia-red leaves in hanging baskets and mixed contain- centers and saw-toothed margins out- that are practically all lobes have green ers. 12”h $5.00—4” pot lined with the same green. Similar to and yellow edges. Could almost pass for Tilt-a-Whirl. 8–24”h $5.00—4.5” pot a flower. 15–18”h See also MINIATURE COLEUS, page 11 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 35

Plant widths are similar to their heights Annuals unless noted otherwise. Calendula continued from page 34 Cosmos continued $5.00—6 plants in a pack: $5.00—6 plants in a pack (continued): Single- A108 Maya Orange ß—Orange petals are densely layered around a A163 Double Click Mix C. bipinnatus ß—Bred in France for cutting flowered dark brown center, resembling bird feathers. 18–20”h ∫ gardens. Large, frilly, double and semi-double flowers in rosy Dahlia red, pink, and white with golden centers. 48”h Ω∫ A109 Cassia, Popcorn Cassia didymobotrya ß Fast-growing, graceful, feathery shrub from Africa with yellow flow- A164 Cosmos, Chocolate Cosmos atrosanguineus ers. It smells exactly like buttered popcorn if you rub the leaves or if a Velvety maroon flowers with the scent of chocolate. Tuberous roots breeze blows through it. Rounded shape. 48”h by 36”w Í can be over-wintered in a cool storage area. 24–36”h Í∏Ω∫ $9.00—6” pot $2.50—2.5” pot Castor Bean Ricinus communis A165 Creeping Zinnia ß Spectacular tropical foliage. The entire plant is very poisonous, partic- Sanvitalia procumbens Mandarin Orange ularly the seeds, which should be removed before they ripen. Grow in Gold mini-daisies with a brown center trail from a hanging basket or fertile, well-drained soil. It really can get as tall as noted in one sum- form mats when planted in the ground. 6–10”h by 10–18”w Í∏ mer: it’s a great way to have a “tree” without the expense or the com- $2.50—4 plants in a pack Í¥ mitment. Cupflower Nierembergia $5.00—4” pot: Compact plants covered with starry flowers all summer. Spreading. ß—Decorative 12–18” leaves are a deep red- Í Dahlia A110 Carmencita Needs well-drained soil and hot sun. 6”h by 6–12”w ç bronze and the flowers are electric rose. 48–72”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Tender perennial whose tubers can A111 New Zealand Purple ß—Giant dark bronze-purple leaves A166 Blue Mountain ß—Lavender-blue. be dug and stored in a cool but with a metallic sheen. Cream-colored flowers develop into prick- ß ç A167 Mont Blanc —White. ly purple seed pods that match the foliage. 72–96”h ß frost-free basement (40–45°). ß A168 Purple Robe —Violet-blue 1” flowers with bright yellow eyes. A112 Zanzibar —Largest of all the castor bean plants with green ß leaves up to 36” wide. You’ll be amazed at how big this guy gets Dahlia see box at right A169 Bishop’s Children in one Minnesota summer. Can’t be beat for cost per square ß Single to semi-double bicolored or blended inch. 120”h A184 Daisy, Dahlberg Thymophylla tenuiloba shades that can be red, pink, yellow, orange, ß Deeply divided, feathery leaves and a profusion of tiny yellow daisy peach, or fuchsia. Foliage and stems are dark A113 Chenille Plant Acalypha hispida flowers. The leaves have a pungent, lemony odor when crushed. Can purple. 28–36”h Í $2.50—3.5” pot A tumbling mop of fluffy pinkish red tassels that are 6–18” long. Fun be planted in rock gardens or in pockets among paving stones or patio Black Beauty ß◊ in a container or hanging basket. Long-blooming, fast-growing, and blocks. It makes a great edging plant for well-drained sunny areas. A170 vigorous, this plant is actually a tropical shrub that can become a Trailing. 6–12”h Í˝ ‰ $5.00—6 plants in a pack Darkest maroon single flowers with fluffy, houseplant during the winter. Chenille is French for caterpillar and the extra-large gold centers. 18”h Í∏ name of a velvety fabric. 24–36”h Í∏ $5.00—4.5” pot Daisy, Gerbera Gerbera $5.00—6 plants in a pack Your choice of fun daisies that will be blooming at the sale, so they’re Dahlinova Í A114 Chilean Bell Flower Nolana humifusa ß great for Mothers Day. Picking flowers encourages new growth, but $5.00—4” pot: Summer-long lavender blue 2” flowers resemble petunias and morn- twist the stems off at the base rather than cutting them. These vari- A171 Hypnotica Dark Night ß—Maroon ing glories, but with a wilder look. Many bees and other pollinators eties are bred to do well in the garden. Don’t over-water. Í∏ (almost black) double flowers. 12–14”h will follow the purple-black lines on the petals to the sweet nectar at $5.00—4.5” pot: ◊ß the center. Trailing stems can cascade from a hanging basket or A172 Hypnotica Rose Bicolor —The A185 Revolution Mix ß—Early-blooming flowers in an assortment scramble along the ground to form a low annual ground cover (even densely packed petals are yellow toward of pink, red, yellow, white, and apricot. May rest a bit in the in poor, rocky soil). The Latin name means “little bells.” Blooms until the center and rosy pink at the tips; from a heat of the summer, then bloom again until late fall. 12–16”h frost. Likes well-drained soil. 4–8”h by 18–36”w ÍΩ‰ distance, the color looks like peach or $2.50—4 plants in a pack $13.00—6” pot: salmon. 25–28”h ß A173 Mystic Haze ß—Apricot-orange single A115 Cigar Flower Cuphea Vermillionaire ß A186 Garvinea Sweet Mix —Fuchsia, deep pink, red-orange, and orange-gold. 18”h flowers with a soft yellow halo and dark Long-blooming orange flowers with red and yellow highlights along center. No staking required. 24–30”h the flower tubes. Bred for vigorous flowering in a tidy mound for A187 Daisy, Snowland ß small spaces or containers. Especially attractive to hummingbirds. Chrysanthemum paludosum Snowland Dalaya Very heat tolerant, and needs no dead-heading. 18–28”h Í˙ Í A profusion of cute white daisies with bright yellow centers. Good Spring-to-fall bloomers with bicolor flowers. $5.00—4” pot edging plant. 8–12”h Í¥ $2.50—4 plants in a pack $5.00—4” pot: A116 Cockscomb Celosia argentea cristata Amigo Mix ß ß ß A174 Raja —Fuchsia-purple petals are darker Velvety red, fuchsia, pink, or yellow. Flowerheads look like brains or A188 Dusty Miller Senecio cineraria Silver Dust where they meet the center. Double. 18”h brain coral. Drought-tolerant and easy to grow. Leaves are edible like Classic garden edging with furry silver foliage. 10–12”h Í∏¥ A175 Shari ß—Pink-brushed cream flowers spinach. 6”h ͆ $2.50—4 plants in a pack $2.50—4 plants in a pack blending to soft yellow around the center. A189 Elegant Feather Eupatorium capillifolium ß 16–18”h Coleus see box page 34 Narrow columns of wispy foliage grow quickly straight up from the A176 Shiva ß—Double yellow with orange-red Coreopsis Coreopsis base to full height in one short Minnesota season, but without any toward the center. 16–20”h ß Blooms throughout summer and into fall. May reseed. Í support or staking. Filament-like leaves catch every breeze like a A177 Yogi —Bright lavender-pink turns to graceful ornamental grass. Both airy and architectural. Your garden burgundy near the center. 18”h $5.00—4” pot: visitors will want to know what this uncommonly silky “shrub” is. A153 Mercury Rising C. rosea ß—Golden Gopher colors: maroon Dreamy Í No need to tell them the wild species is a terrible weed in the South. petals and bright gold centers on this new, spreading variety. This cultivar does not self-seed. In early fall, the stems redden and $5.00—4” pot: Petals develop creamy streaks. 15–18”h Ω∫ tiny pale pink flowers bloom so abundantly they resemble frost. A178 Dreamy Eyes ◊ß—Peachy yellow A154 Pumpkin Pie ◊ß—Gold-orange with a red eye and 48–84”h Í∏Ω $5.00—4” pot 2.5” single or semi-double flowers with a mahogany center. 5”h by 20”w red halo around the gold center. Bronzy Falling Stars Lucifer ß See MORE COREOPSIS, pages 35 and 53 A190 Crocosmia green leaves. 16”h Arching stems lined with delicate, funnel-shaped orange-red blooms A179 Dreamy Nights ß—Eye-catching neon Cosmos Cosmos in fall. Sword-like foliage. Plant close together for best display. Dig up pink petals darken to burgundy near the Graceful daisies blooming all summer make excellent cut flowers. and store the bulb-like corms dry over the winter. May survive the yellow center. Dark gray-green leaves. Lacy foliage. Great next to a hot alley, tolerating part shade, lean or winter with a thick mulch. Deer-resistant. 36”h Í∏Ω˙ 16”h sandy soil, and neglect. Easy and quick to flower; may self-seed. Í∏ $5.00—6 plants in a pack ß Figaro $1.50—seed packet: A191 Firethorn Solanum pyracanthum Double flowers on mounded plants. 12–16”h A155 Bright Lights Mix C. sulphureus—Semi-double 2–3” flowers in Yikes! Wicked, scary, and bizarre. Half-inch decorative orange thorns Í∏ many shades of yellow, orange, and red. 36”h by 14–16”w Ω∫ line the orange veins on both tops and undersides of the long, deeply A156 Sensation Mix C. bipinnatus—Semi-double pink, dark magenta, lobed blue-green leaves. More thorns on the orange fuzzy stems. Star- $2.50—3.5” pot: ß and white 4–6” flowers. 36–48”h Ω∫ shaped 1” lavender flowers in summer are just the plant’s futile A180 Orange attempt to look cute. Fiercely beautiful in combination with orange A181 Violet ß $2.50—seed packet: flowers or copper foliage. From Madagascar and tropical Africa where A157 Cosimo Collarette C. bipinnatus—White 2” blooms tinted in $2.50—4 plants in a pack: it’s twice the size and its protective prickles repel all sorts of wild ß various ways with pale pink. An extra circle of narrow inner A182 Mix —Yellow, orange, red, gold, white, beasts. Do you suppose our deer would leave this one alone? 36”h violet. petals around the yellow center looks pleasantly tousled. Í∏ç¥ Ω∫ $2.50—3.5” pot 16–24”h A183 Fireworks ß A158 Rubenza C. bipinnatus—Deep red flowers that fade to rose red. Flame Flower Celosia argentea plumosa Dahlia variabilis Fireworks 24–48”h Ω∫ Glowing plumes make great dried flowers. Drought-tolerant. Leaves A surprise when it blooms. Streaky, stripy A159 Sea Shells Mix C. bipinnatus—Charming mix of white, pink, are edible like spinach. ͆ rose, and crimson 3” flowers with petals that curl up at the petals of these daisy-like dahlias in different $2.50—4 plants in a pack: edges to form tubes or cones. 36–48”h Ω∫ combinations of fuchsia, orange, yellow, red, ß Xanthos C. bipinnatus—Early-flowering 2.5” yellow daisies with A192 Castle Mix —Scarlet, pink, yellow, and orange. 15”h cherry, or cream. Bushy and compact, blooming A160 ß Í lighter edges, a new color for cosmos. “Xanthos” means yellow A193 Castle Yellow —15”h June to frost. 16”h ß in Greek. 20–25”h A194 Chinatown —Scarlet flowers on dark green to bronze foliage. $5.00—6 plants in a pack A knock-out. 14–16”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack: A161 Cupcakes Mix C. bipinnatus ◊ß—Unique variety in which Flamingo Flower Celosia spicata the individual petals of a classic cosmos have merged together Good cut flowers on trouble-free plants. Dries well; drought- and Plant Sale gift certificates to form a delicate-looking bowl with a scalloped edge. Some heat-tolerant. Peru native. Leaves are edible like spinach. ͆ flowers in this white, pink, and pink-blushed mix have a rose $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A GOOD MOTHERS DAY GIFT! eye and some have extra frilly petals around their gold centers. A195 Flamingo Purple ß—28–40”h Easy to grow and stands up to rain. 24–30”h Ω∫ Purchase online at www.fsmn.org/plant-sale-gift Or send a check to Friends School with the name and address A162 Double Click Cranberries C. bipinnatus ß—Deep carmine, $5.00—6 plants in a pack: of the recipient, and we will mail it directly to her! ruffled, mostly double flowers with gold centers. 36–42”h A196 Cramer’s Amazon ß—Purple and green variegated leaves with plume-like burgundy-rose flowers. 48”h ç 36 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

We accept cash, checks, Amex, Annuals Visa, MasterCard, & Discover Floss Flower Ageratum Four O’Clocks Mirabilis Geranium, Ivy Pelargonium Fuzzy flower heads in attractive clusters. Easy to grow. Trumpet-shaped flowers open daily. Blooms from late Leaves are shiny and almost succulent. Trailing form is Seeds eaten by finches. Í∏Ω∫ spring to early fall. Tender perennial that can be dug great for containers and window boxes. ͆¥ $5.00—4” pot: and stored over the winter, or may survive next to a $5.00—4” pot: Í∏Ω∫˙¥ A197 Mariposa Rose ß—Sunburst tufts of small pink heated foundation. A221 Caliente Red ß—Deep red. Semi-trailing, flowers with deep rose centers. Bred by $5.00—6 plants in a pack: mounding hybrids of the ivy and fancy leaf gera- Minnesotan David Zlesak, from garden floss A200 Harlequin Mix ß—Stripes and streaks on niums. Heat tolerant and great for containers or flower and a wild floss flower. A magnet for showy flowers. 24”h hanging baskets. 6–12”h by 24–36”w ß monarch butterflies. This is the same flower as A201 Limelight —Vivid fuchsia blooms and bright $5.00—4.5” pot: last year’s Monarch Mediano Rose. 10–14”h chartreuse foliage speckled with deep green A222 White P. peltatum ß—6–12”h A198 Mariposa Wine ß—Pinkish lavender flowers flecks. 24”h bloom from magenta buds. This is the same A202 Salmon Sunset ß—Fragrant salmon-orange A223 Gladiolus, Abyssinian ß flower as last year’s Monarch Mediano Violet flowers with a touch of pink. 24–36”h Gladiolus murielae Wine. 10–14”h A203 Foxglove, Wild Ceratotheca triloba ß Looks novel but grown in gardens since it was brought $5.00—6 plants in a pack: from the mountains of East Africa in 1896. Likes well- Trumpets of delicate white to mauve line the stems of ◊ß—Newly bred here in St. drained soil and regular feeding. Corms can be dug up A199 John Eustice this woodland or cottage garden rarity. Native to South Paul from many garden varieties and also wild in fall and stored dry. Starry, fragrant 2–3” shiny white Africa. Reseeds. 36–48”h Í∏ species to increase butterfly appeal. It has fuller blooms with dark purple-burgundy at the center. Up to $2.50—4 plants in a pack lavender flowers that bloom earlier, more abun- Fuchsia a dozen flowers open consecutively on graceful arching dantly, and longer. Makes a long-lasting cut Fuchsia stems for three to four weeks in late summer over a flower. Also known as Mariposa Blue (mariposa Bright colors for low-light areas. Can be over-wintered fan of sword-shaped leaves. 12–36”h ÍΩ¥ ∏Ó is Spanish for butterfly). 30”h indoors, where they flower well. $4.00—4” pot Geranium leaves $5.00—4” pot: Globe Amaranth Gomphrena globosa A204 Aurea F. magellanica ß—Small, pointed leaves on Easy and long-blooming, the round flowers are arching stems begin gold-yellow, turning char- composed of many papery bracts and resemble clover †´ treuse with age and more shade. Experiment to blossoms. Keeps indefinitely as a dried flower. Í∏† Impatiens find the exposure that keeps foliage the color you $2.50—3.5” pot: want. Stems and leaf veins become increasingly A224 Fireworks ß—Exploding bursts of 1” irregular magenta-red. From early summer through fall, 2” Impatiens New Guinea rosettes in hot pink tipped with bright yellow red-magenta and purple flowers dangle along the Impatiens x walleriana Impatiens x hawkeri stars. A conversation piece in the garden or in a stems. Semi-trailing to 24–36”, so grow it where Summer-long color on shade-loving, Large flowers on upright plants with bouquet. 36–48”h ∏Ó it can cascade. 6–18”h compact plants. 8–12”h dark, glossy foliage. Not susceptible $2.50—4 plants in a pack: $5.00—4.5” pot: $2.50—4 plants in a pack: to downy mildew. Quick to establish. A225 Gnome Purple ß—Use this compact plant to Í∏ A205 Gartenmeister ß—Dark green leaves with con- ß tuck a little extra color into containers or the rock A237 Super Elfin Bright Orange tinuous coral-pink to salmon flowers. 18–24”h ˙ Super Elfin Lipstick ß— $5.00—4” pot: garden. 6”h ∫‰ A238 A206 Jollies Reims ◊ß—Flowers are pink and Magenta flowers. A226 Strawberry Fields ß—Pinkish red flowers that A254 Paradise Carmona Orange purplish pink on a compact, upright plant with ß— ß—Two-toned orange and actually resemble strawberries. 24”h A239 Super Elfin Paradise Mix Star small dark green leaves. Even the buds are cute. Brilliant tropical lavender, apricot flowers. 8–12”h Easy. 18–24”h $5.00—4” pot: magenta, violet, and melon. $5.00—5.25” pot: A207 Shadow Dancer Betty ß—Red and white with A227 Pinball Purple ß—Vibrant purple flowers you ß— A240 Super Elfin Seaside Mix A255 Infinity Pink Frost ß—Pink magenta stamens. 18–24”h won’t need to deadhead. Semi-mounding form. Lilac blue, lilac, violet, and and lighter pink bicolors. 6–12”h A208 Shadow Dancer Marcia ß—Red and purple 12–18”h white. flowers. 18–24”h A241 Super Elfin XP Blue Pearl ß— $12.00—6 plants in a jumbo pack: A228 Gloxinia, Trailing ß ◊ß Lilac blue with pale eye. A256 Divine Cherry Red — A209 Gaura ß Lophospermum Lofos Compact Rose Clear red flowers. 10–14”h A242 Super Elfin XP Formula Mix Gaura lindheimeri Belleza Dark Pink Showy cascading plant with large rose-red tubular ß A257 Divine Orchid ◊ß—Red- —Colors include melon, blossoms. 12–24”h Í $5.00—4” pot purple blooms. 10–14”h Neat, compact plant with red stems and buds that salmon, fuchsia, white, red, open to a waving display of beautiful pink flowers. Airy A258 Divine White ◊ß—Pure A229 Goldfish Plant Hypocyrta glabra ß pink, and watermelon. Some texture. Lovely mingling with traditional cottage gar- with paler eyes. white blooms. 10–14”h Waxy, almost succulent leaves with small flowers that ß den flowers or in a container alongside burgundy or A243 Super Elfin XP Pink Sun Harmony pinkish foliage. They look delicate, but are tough, easy look like goldfish. Trailing. Great for hanging baskets A244 Super Elfin XP Red ß or as a houseplant. 6–12”h Í∏ $3.00—3.5” pot ß Impatiens hybrids plants that continue blooming lightly if brought inside A245 Super Elfin XP Salmon for the winter. 18”h Í $5.00—4” pot ß A246 Super Elfin XP Violet ß Happy in sun and heat, vigorous, A230 Helen’s Flower A247 Super Elfin XP White ß resistant to downy mildew. Geranium Pelargonium Helenium amarum Dakota Gold Floriferous and tightly mounded Bounce Bushy plants with thick stems and, usually, multicol- Neatly mounded plants are covered with 1” sunny yel- hybrid impatiens with weather- ͆¥ low daisies and finely textured foliage. No deadheading ∏ ored leaves. Bring indoors for the winter. Impatiens hybrids beating 2” flowers. needed. 15”h by 24–28”w Í∫¥ $3.00—3.5” pot: If the plant dries out, it bounces back $5.00—4” pot: $4.00—4 plants in a pack A210 Angel’s Perfume ß—Petite, pansy-like flowers without losing its buds or flowers. A259 Compact Lavender ß— with two burgundy and magenta upper petals and See MORE HELEN’S FLOWER, pages 24, 25 and 54 Strong resistance to downy mildew Recently awarded the RHS three pink lower petals marked with magenta. and with the low, flower-filled habit of Award of Garden Merit. Great ß Ruffled, lemon-scented leaves. Angel geraniums A231 Heliotrope traditional impatiens. Can take planted in the ground, and are a cross between regal and scented geraniums. Heliotropium arborescens Mini Marine Blue filtered sun. 14–20”h ∏Ó works well in mixed containers, Long-blooming. 12”h Beautiful, fragrant deep blue flowers for containers, too. 12–16”h $5.00—4” pot: A211 Art’s Red ß—Green leaves with bright flowers. baskets or the garden. The earliest flowering ◊ß A260 Magenta ß—18–20”h A248 Bright Coral — Compact, sun-loving, and colorful. Formerly heliotrope, it maintains a compact habit. 12”h Í∫¥ A261 Orange ß—18–20”h Fluorescent reddish orange. called Mohawk. 12–18”h $2.50—3.5” pot ß A249 Pink Flame —Bright hot SunPatiens A212 Fire Dancer ß—Small dark green and bronze pink. Hummingbird Mint Agastache Impatiens hybrids leaves with red flowers. Prolific bloomer. 10–14”h A213 Happy Thoughts ß—Green and white leaves Great-smelling flower spikes. Likely to survive the win- Double Fiesta Here’s the solution if you want to with red flowers. 10–14”h ter if grown in a well-drained, protected site. Also good Impatiens x walleriana create an edging of impatiens in an A214 Red Star ß—Unusual doubled, sharply pointed, for winter interest and bird food source. Excellent heat area with mixed sun and shade: an Looks like a miniature rose, but much deeply lobed red petals and two-tone green tolerance. Deer- and rabbit-resistant. Í∏Ω∫˙ impatiens that loves both. Profuse 3” easier to take care of. Early, dense, leaves. 12–18”h ∏Ó flowers start early and bloom until $2.50—4 plants in a pack: and compact. 8–12”h A215 Roman’s Tulip ß—Salmon-pink tiny tulip ß frost. To date, has resisted downy A232 Pink Pop A. montana —Spires of fragrant pur- $5.00—4.5” pot: blooms in clusters. 10–14”h mildew. 18–24”h Í∏ plish pink flowers. 10–18”h ß A216 Tri-Color ß—Green, bronze, and gold leaves A250 Bonita Salmon —Salmon $5.00—4” pot: with lighter splashes. $5.00—4” pot: with red flowers. 10–14”h ß A233 Acapulco Orange A. mexicana ß—Orange flow- A251 Lavender Orchid ß A262 Compact Red —True red. A217 Vancouver Centennial ß—Gold leaves with a ers, pinkening with age, and muted purple bud A252 Ole Stardust Pink ß—Bright A263 Variegated Spreading White brown center splotch and red-orange starry flow- ß cases. The Acapulco series is compact, with a pink with some white markings. —Gold leaves with wide green ers. 10–14”h long flowering period and lemon-scented foliage. edges. White flowers. ç A218 Wilhelm Langguth ß—Green and white leaves ß 14–20”h A253 Fusion with red flowers. Will become a huge bush. A. mexicana ß—Rose-pink flow- Impatiens x hybrida Heat Coral 24–36”h A234 Acapulco Rose ers. The Acapulco series is compact, with a long Coral to pink with a yellow throat. $5.00—4” pot: flowering period and lemon-scented foliage. 14– Unusual flower shape and strong, tall A219 Mint Julep ◊ß—Boldly variegated green and 20”h stems. According to Northern Gardener, white leaves with orange-red flowers. Will not A235 Acapulco Salmon A. mexicana ß—Bicolored “Watch them glow in the shade!” scorch in full sun. 14”h orange and pink blooms. The Acapulco series is 8–18”h ∏Ó $5.00—4.5” pot $6.00—4.5” pot: compact, with a long flowering period and lemon- A220 Allure Tangerine ß—Lightly scented orange scented foliage. 14–20”h See also BALSAM, page 33 balls of semi-double flowers. Especially suitable $5.00—6 plants in a pack: for larger pots, baskets, and mixed containers. ß We’ve posted an article about the downy mildew that is affecting A236 Astello Indigo —Deep blue, rootbeer-scented Vigorous. 14–16”h flower spikes. Bushy habit. 18–24”h some impatiens varieties, including suggestions for alternatives: www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/impatiens See also perennial HUMMINGBIRD MINT, page 26 Impatiens see box at left www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 37

Plant widths are similar to their heights Annuals unless noted otherwise. A264 Ivy, German ß Lisianthus continued A325 Milkweed, Blue-Flowered ß Senecio macroglossus Variegatus $5.00—6 plants in a pack (continued): Tweedia caerulea Red stems with green and cream variegated leaves. A281 ABC 2 Rose ß—Rose shades to almost peach. Furry 4” heart-shaped gray-green leaves and loose clus- Actually native to South Africa. Often grown as a Double. 36–45”h ters of 1” star-shaped pale to sky-blue flowers with houseplant. 60–96”h Í∏ç¥ $3.00—3.5” pot A286 Advantage Cherry Sorbet ß—Deep pink darker turquoise centers in summer. Boat-shaped seed Í Jamaican Forget-Me-Nots ß ruffled double. 28–32”h pods. From Brazil and Uruguay. 12–36”h A265 A282 Arena Red 3 ß—Fully double 2–3” flowers are $2.50—3.5” pot Browallia americana Sky Blue shades of dark rose-pink that approach being red. Million Bells Calibrachoa Deep lilac-blue 2” blooms with a white eye have a flat Robust stems and petals mean they do extra well Small, petunia-like blooms for baskets or window face like a pansy and the delicate casual charm of a for- as cut flowers. Blooms later than other lisianthus. Í∏Ó boxes. Fast-growing in rich, well-drained soil. Self- get-me-not. June until frost. 24”h 30–40”h cleaning and trailing. 6–12”h by 12–24”w Í $5.00—6 plants in a pack A283 Corelli 3 Apricot ◊ß—Large apricot-pink A266 Jewels of Opar ß double or semi-double flowers with curling $5.00—4” pot: A326 Blackberry Punch ß—Deep purple flowers with Talinum paniculatum Kingwood Gold petals. Named after a baroque composer. 32–40”h A284 Corelli 3 Blue ◊ß—Double, fringed flowers a much darker throat bloom from early spring to Airy sprays of tiny bright pink blooms on branched, frost on trailing branches. Part of the Superbells reddish, wiry 30” stems are held well above the char- are a deep blue. 30–40”h Echo Champagne ◊ß—Double peach fading series. treuse foliage. These become shiny, spherical coppery A285 ◊ß to cream at the tips. 24–36”h A327 Calitastic Mango —Yellow to apricot seedpods that remain attractive for months. Reseeds. ß flowers with a large reddish orange halo around Drought-tolerant. 12”h Í$5.00—6 plants in a pack A287 Flare White —Double flowers bunch together at the top of each stem, looking like a ready-made the center. ◊ß Joseph’s Coat Alternanthera bouquet. 36–45”h A328 Calitastic Pumpkin Spice —Solid ß orange with a tiny yellow center. Who needs flowers when you’ve got leaves like these? A288 Mariachi Blue —Quadruple blossoms. Staking A329 Superbells Coralina ◊ß—Orange-toned Love in a Mist Also known as joyweed and calico plant. Í∏ required. 20–24”h A289 Mariachi Lime Green ß—Quadruple blossoms. pink with a yellow center. $4.00—3.5” pot: ◊ß Staking required. 20–24”h A330 Superbells Lemon Slice —Bright yellow ß—Slender burgundy leaves. A267 Red Threads Mariachi Yellow ß—Soft yellow quadruple and white pinwheels. Trails to 24”. A290 ◊ß Excellent filler plant in mixed containers. 8”h by flowers. 30–36”h A331 Superbells Tropical Sunrise —Coral 15”w †¥ A291 Rosanne Black Pearl ◊ß—Double, ruffled pink and yellow stripes radiate from a small $5.00—4” pot: flowers of deepest eggplant purple. 24–32”h yellow center. Trails up to 18”. A268 Red Carpet ◊ß—Especially colorful in ß Lobelia, Compact Lobelia A332 Monkey Flower spring and fall, this fast-growing creeper has nar- Mimulus Mystic Mix row, pointed leaves in green, bronze, red, pink, Vigorous and unsurpassed for intense color and neat and gold. Makes an unusual background for taller edging along sunny sidewalks. Originally from South Dwarf variety, good for cool spring weather. Does well plants. Good in hanging baskets or containers, or Africa. Flowers through frost. Í∏˙¥ in wet soil. Clear colors of scarlet, yellow, orange, and white, flowering all season. 6–9”h Í∏ to cover a wire topiary form. 6–14”h ç˝ $2.50—4 plants in a pack: ß $2.50—4 plants in a pack A269 Kiss-Me-Over-the-Garden-Gate A292 Cambridge Blue —Dainty light blue flowers. Morning Glory, Dwarf ß 4–6”h A333 Polygonum orientale ß A293 Riviera Marine Blue ß—5”h Evolvulus Blue My Mind Buy it for the name alone. An old-fashioned annual A294 Riviera Midnight Blue ß—5”h True blue five-petaled flowers bloom spring to frost. with long tassels of bright pink flowers. Giant. Stems Í $5.00—4” pot: Trails to 24”. Enjoys summer heat. 6–12”h can be saved to use like bamboo canes for plant stak- ß $5.00—4” pot ing. Fragrant. May reseed. 96”h Í $5.00—4” pot A295 Heat Electric Blue —Cobalt blue flowers even in the hottest summer. 6–12”h by 12”w A270 Laceflower Ammi majus Graceland ß A296 Suntory Compact Blue ◊ß—Purplish blue Dainty-looking, lacy clusters of white flowers open with white centers. 8–15”h from green buds in summer. Long, straight stems and Lobelia, Trailing Lobelia pendula extended vase life make it a good cut flower. Easier to grow than Queen Anne’s lace, which it resembles. Easy. Beautiful, intense color in window boxes and Ferny foliage. Originally from the Nile River Valley. rock gardens. Flowers through frost. Very early to Í∏˙¥ 55”h by 20”w ÍΩ∫¥ $5.00—6 plants in a pack bloom. 5”h Í∫´ $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Marigolds Tagetes Lantana Lantana camara A297 Fountain Crimson ß Excellent hummingbird and butterfly plants with A298 Regatta Marine Blue ß Marigolds like full sun and provide sunny flowers until frost. Excellent dense flower clusters in bright colors. Drought- and A299 Regatta Midnight Blue ß Í∫˙¥ for butterflies and caterpillars. Whether called “French” or “African,” heat-tolerant. A300 Regatta White ß $3.00—2.5” pot: they are actually native to Mexico. A301 Love Lies Bleeding ß A271 Samantha L. camara—Cheerful yellow flowers Red Tails and chartreuse-edged variegated foliage. Sterile Amaranthus caudatus A305 Alumia Vanilla Inca cultivar that does not set seed, so its energy goes An old favorite, common in American gardens a centu- Cream ß◊ Double 4” flowers. 18–20”h ç ry ago. Drooping red tassels up to 24” long. Dries well. into blooming. 15”h Long-lasting, semi-double creamy 48”h Í∏ $5.00—6 plants in a pack $2.50—4 plants in a pack: $5.00—4” pot: yellow 2” flowers. Attractive to late- A312 Orange ß ÍΩ A272 Bandana Cherry ß—Multiple colors of dark Love-in-a-Mist Nigella summer pollinators. 10–12”h A313 Yellow ß cherry through pink to peach and even gold. $5.00—6 plants in a pack Fine, feathery foliage and adorable fairy lantern-like Little Hero Large flowers. 20–26”h seed pods. Cottage garden charm. Can be dried. Self- ß Bicolor A273 Lucky Red Flame —Profuse bright red and seeds. Needs well-drained soil. Í Tagetes orange flower clusters on neat, upright mounds Red and gold alternate on the A French crested type. Puts all its $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Ω of foliage. 12–16”h petals. energy into masses of flowers up to Spanish N. hispanica ß—Faintly scented deep A274 Luscious Grape ß—Fragrant purple blossoms A302 $2.50—4 plants in a pack: 2.5” across. Compact. 6–8”h blue 2.5” flowers with a cluster of bright red sta- ß with white eyes. 10–16”h by 36”w A306 Mr. Majestic —Cheerful in $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Luscious Marmalade ß—Orange with yellow mens at the center. Good for cutting. 24”h A275 the garden or in containers. A314 Flame ß—Red-orange bicolor. highlights. 12–18”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack: 12”h A315 Mix ß A303 Midnight ß—Dark purple flowers with what ß Larkspur A307 Pinwheel —Single, heirloom A316 Yellow ß Delphinium consolida looks like an upside-down black octopus in the variety dating back to 1791. An airy open plant with feathery foliage and sprays of center (this becomes an ornamental seed pod.) 24–36”h Signet Tagetes tenuifolia half-inch single flowers in early summer. Self sows. Great for flower arranging. 36”h Lovely bright carpet of tiny single Í∏¥ ß Disco A304 Mulberry Rose —Dainty blend of pink and flowers. Feathery foliage has a $5.00—6 plants in a pack: white bicolor blossoms. Blooms in early summer. French marigolds with single Ω pleasant, citrusy scent. Best for edible A276 Blue Cloud ß—Blue-violet flowers. 36–40”h 18–24”h flowers. 8–10”h flowers. 9–12”h Ω ◊ß A277 Planet Blue —Dozens of royal blue flow- Marigolds see box at right $2.50—4 plants in a pack: $2.50—4 plants in a pack: ers. 20–36”h ß A308 Marietta —Gold with A317 Lemon Gem ß—Bright yellow. A322 Mask Flower ß◊ mahogany blotches at the base Licorice Plant Helichrysum petiolare A318 Paprika ß—Mahogany with Alonsoa meridionalis of the petals. Fuzzy oval leaves, trailing. One of the greatest spiller ß gold centers. Profuse, showy orange-red flowers on this tender A309 Red ß plants for containers. 24”h Í A319 Tangerine Gem —Orange. perennial from South America. Plant outdoors when A310 Durango Flame ß $4.00—3.5” pot: nights are above freezing. 24”h † $2.00—2.5” pot White A278 Golden ß—Golden leaves. ç Mahogany with orange-gold edges. Unusual white marigolds. ß A323 Mexican Heather ß 6–12”h Ω A279 Silver —Silver leaves. 24”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Cuphea rosea Lavender Lace $2.50—4 plants in a pack Lisianthus Eustoma grandiflorum A320 Vanilla ß—Dreamy white Shiny green leaves with fine lacy texture and tiny A311 Garland Orange ß Stunning, almost rose-like flowers beginning in early flowers. 12–24”h lavender-orchid blooms. Drought-tolerant. 10–12”h Giant ruffled yellow-orange flowers summer. Long-lasting blooms with good vase life. Í∫ $5.00—4.5” pot $5.00—6 plants in a pack: Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal. Remove with long, tough stems, used to make A321 Sweet Cream ß—Very showy spent blooms for extended flowering. Tall or double A324 Mexican Sunflower ß temple garlands in India or for parade 3” odorless blossoms. 18”h varieties may need staking or grow-through supports. Tithonia rotundifolia Torch floats and decorations. 28–60”h Í $5.00—6 plants in a pack Reddish orange 3” daisy flowers. Great for hedges, tall $5.00—6 plants in a pack: flower beds, or cut flowers. Velvety foliage. Blooms A280 ABC 2 Purple ß—Fully double deep purple. July to frost. Attracts monarchs. May reseed. 60–72”h See also LICORICE HERB, page 7 and MEXICAN TARRAGON, page 9 30–45”h Í∫˙† $5.00—6 plants in a pack 38 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Plant widths are similar to their heights Annuals unless noted otherwise. Key Moss Rose Portulaca grandiflora A356 Pepper, Ornamental A416 Sage, Gentian ß Í Full sun Flowers resemble wild roses on low-growing, succu- Capsicum annuum Black Pearl Salvia patens Blue Angel ∏ Part sun/part shade lent plants. Bright colors for hot and dry locations, Round, shiny black fruit, maturing to dark red. Glossy Graceful periwinkle to dark blue tubular blooms on Í Ó Shade rock gardens, edging. Easy to grow. jet black foliage is perfect for containers. Heat, humidi- upright stems early July through frost. Loose spikes $2.50—4 plants in a pack: ty and drought tolerant. Unusual annual that deserves above mounds of velvety foliage. Good cut flower. Í∫˙ A334 Happy Hour Rosita ß—Blooms early with dark a place in your flower garden or container. Edible, but 24–30”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack Ω Attractive to bees ͆ç pink semi-double flowers. 4”h by 10–12”w Ω bred for looks, not taste. 18”h ı Bird food source A417 Sage, Hummingbird ß A335 Sundial Mix ß—4”h by 6–8”w Ω $2.50—2.5” pot ∫ Salvia subrotunda Butterfly-friendly A336 Sundial Yellow ◊ß—Double yellow flowers. A357 Persian Shield ß ˙ Hummingbird-friendly 4–5”h by 6–8”w Strobilanthes dyerianus Red-orange flowers that bloom all summer until frost. Hummingbirds love it. Attractive bright green, heart- $5.00—4” pot: Grown for its large royal purple leaves with a metallic shaped leaves. From Brazil. 48”h Í∫˙ ç Attractive foliage ◊ß sheen. It’s an upright plant, dramatic in containers. A337 Colorblast Double Magenta —Hot pink $5.00—6 plants in a pack Ç Culinary petals with peach brush marks. Flowers are so Beautiful foliage! 12–36”h Í∏ç $6.00—5.25” pot Salvia Salvia ´ Edible flowers fully double they can’t close on dark days. Semi- Petunias see box, page 39 Garden favorites. Very heat-tolerant. Í∏∫ ˝ Ground cover trailing habit is nice for mixed containers and  hanging baskets. 8–12”h Phlox, Gisele Phlox $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Medicinal ◊ß ß ˜ A338 Colorblast Double Mandarin —Orange. Large flower clusters from summer to fall. 10–12”h Í A418 Evolution Violet S. farinacea —Crowded with Minnesota native A339 Colorblast Double Yellow ◊ß—Gold. violet 6” flower spikes that keep blooming. ‰ $5.00—4” pot: Rock garden 18”h ˙ Nasturtium Tropaeolum majus ◊ß—Hot pink with a bit of white A399 Hot Pink A419 Forest Fire S. coccinea ß—Scarlet flowers well † Cold-sensitive: Prolific bloomers with edible flowers and leaves that around the darker center. ˙ ◊ß above the foliage. 18”h keep above 40°F add spice and color to salads. Probably the easiest A400 Light Violet —Pinkish lavender with A420 Sizzler Purple S. splendens ß—Short and great ¥ flower to grow from seed—literally, a child can do it. darker centers. for mass planting. 10–12”h Ω˙ Toxic to humans ÍΩ∫Ç´ ◊ß Just poke each large seed into the ground. A401 White —White with tiny yellow-green A421 Sizzler Red S. splendens ß—The classic red ß Saturday restock centers. $1.50—seed packet: salvia for mass planting. 10–12”h ˙ A340 Dwarf Jewel Mix—Flower power from the A402 Phlox, Night Zaluzianskya capensis ß A422 Summer Jewel Pink S. coccinea ◊ß—Free- 1960s. Apricot, yellow, orange, rose, red, and Vanilla-like fragrance permeates the evening garden flowering dwarf salvia with spikes of light pink mahogany flowers held above the blue-green flowers above aromatic foliage. Long bloom sea- when the tiny maroon and white bell-shaped flowers Ω foliage. Some flowers have darker marks or open. Foliage forms a tidy low mat. All the rage in son. 18”h ˙ ß stripes. 12–18”h Britain thanks to its distinctive scent. 12”h Í A423 Yvonne’s S. splendens —Seldom offered for sale, this tall red is named for the woman who $2.50—seed packet: $2.50—4 plants in a pack developed it after selecting seed from the tallest A341 Alaska Mix—Gold, orange, apricot, cream, and Pincushion Flower ß A403 plants growing in her garden. She then shared the dark red flowers in solids and bicolors. Leaves are Scabiosa atropurpurea Chat Noir seed with other gardeners. Very attractive to marked with white wedges, stripes, and speckles. Dark red (almost black), white-tipped fully double hummingbirds. 48–60”h ˙ Mounding. 8–12”h ˙ flowers with a pleasant fragrance. Great cut flowers: $5.00—4” pot: A342 Alaska Red Shades—Red to mahogany single the more you cut, the more it blooms. Flowers resem- A424 Amistad ß—Deep purple flowers bloom spring flowers. Mounding. 8”h ble delicate pincushions. Early- to late-summer to frost on tall, dark stems. Dense, shrub-like A343 Globe of Fire—Semi-double scarlet, spurred bloomer. 24”h ÍΩ∫ $2.50—4 plants in a pack Plants flowers. Compact, non-trailing. 10–12”h plant. Good in a large container. 36–48”h Ω˙ ß ß—The stems $5.00—6 plants in a pack: A404 Pinks A425 Black and Bloom S. guaranitica and backs of the tubular 1–2” blooms are nearly marked A344 Purple Emperor ◊ß—Muted rosy pink flow- Dianthus Super Parfait Raspberry black. Licorice-scented leaves. Prefers some shade ers with a yellow throat change pleasantly to Light pink with a crimson eye. Flowers early and stays in the afternoon. An improvement on the classic lavender, giving the plant a vintage look. smothered in a perpetual riot of fringed blossoms until with Black and Blue salvia. 36–48”h Ω˙ Vigorous, trailing, even climbing. 12–36”h frost. Tidy habit. May reseed or survive the winter. Little Kiss S. microphylla ß—Flowers with red 6–8”h Í∏¥ $2.50—4 plants in a pack A426 Nemesia Nemesia tips and white lips. Compact and well behaved. ˙ Very fragrant, as well as heat- and cold-tolerant, with Polka Dot Hypoestes phyllostachya 18”h ß Ω cute little faces. Another South African beauty. Great Green foliage splashed and speckled with colors. Good A427 Love and Wishes —Striking magenta flowers for containers. Í for containers or as a house plant. Some like it in that bloom all season. Burgundy to plum bud cas- miniature gardens, too. 6”h Í∏ç es and stems. A cousin to Wendy’s Wish salvia. $5.00—4” pot: 32”h Ω ß $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A345 Opal Innocence —Extremely fragrant with Suncrest Lemon Light S. greggii ◊ß— ß A428 are good flowers that change from iridescent pink to light A405 Confetti Pink Summer-blooming bright yellow flowers and fra- ß purple. 8–10”h A406 Confetti White grant foliage. The plants can be sheared back in A346 Sunsatia Blood Orange ß—Flowers brushed for bees Poppy, Annual Papaver mid-summer to encourage flowering and tidiness. with orange, red, and yellow. 10–14”h 8–12”h Ω˙ ß Cheerful flowers in a range of colors, shapes, and petal A347 Sunsatia Lemon —Yellow with a darker eye. Wendy’s Wish S. buchananii ß—Phenomenal styles. May reseed. Í∏¥ A429 6–10”h fuchsia flowers with fluted tips on sturdy maroon $2.00—2.5” pot: A348 Oregano, Hop-Flowered stems. Long white stamens add even more A407 Lauren’s Grape P. somniferum—Plum with an ˙ Kent Beauty charm. 30–40”h Origanum almost white center, silvery foliage. Reseeds. 27”h Whorls of pink-petaled flowers inside papery purple $5.00—6 plants in a pack: $2.50—seed packet: ◊ß and chartreuse bracts. Gray-green, silver-veined, nearly A430 Lighthouse Purple S. splendens —Upright P. laciniatum—A profusion of sassy heart-shaped leaves. Vigorous, trailing plant with hop- A408 Black Swan spikes of midnight purple with dark stems. Heat- cut petals in burgundy and almost black. A showy like bracts through the summer and fall. Looks best tolerant and low maintenance. Blooms until frost. addition to the early summer garden. Self-sows. Ω˙ cascading over a raised bed, rock garden, or container. 24–36”h 24–36”h ß Aromatic, but usually not used in cooking. Needs good A431 Pink S. splendens —Wild form with peach-pink P. somniferum—A dead ringer for drainage; drought-resistant. 6–12”h by 24”w A409 Danish Flag flowers. It should become quite bushy. Can be Denmark’s flag. Feathered red petals marked with Ω˙ ÍΩ∫Ç˝‰ $3.00—2.5” pot brought indoors for the winter. 48–60”h a white cross. Intriguing seed pods make ideal $6.00—5.25” pot: A349 Oyster Plant holiday arrangements or leave them to add winter Dancing Flame S. splendens ß—Dark green interest. Prolific reseeder. 24–36”h Ω A432 Tradescantia spathacea Variegated leaves liberally splashed with bright gold. A410 Florist Pepperbox P. somniferum—Red, purple, or Clump of shiny green spears with purple backs. Three- Resembles an unusually vibrant coleus until its pink 5” flowers. Flower arrangers like the large petaled white flowers in boat-shaped bracts are why scarlet flowers appear in late summer. Looks best seedpods. 36”h Ω another common name is Moses-in-a-basket. 12–24”h Í with some light afternoon shade. 36”h ˙ $3.00—3.5” pot $5.00—6 plants in a pack: Painted Tongue Salpiglossis A411 Ladybird P. commutatum ß—Nirvana for poppy Shamrock Oxalis Trumpet-shaped blooms marked with colorful veins lovers! Bushy plants produce 15+ blooms simul- Colorful, clover-like foliage in low, mounding mats and contrasting throats. Í taneously for at least a month and a half. Red with small, bright flowers. Easy to grow: drought-toler- with black markings inside. May reseed. Best in ant, deer-resistant, no deadheading needed. Also a $2.50—4 plants in a pack: rich soil. 12–18”h ¥ great houseplant. ∏ A350 Kew Blue ß—Deep blue-purple blossoms with a $5.00—4” pot: dark center and gold streaks. If deadheaded, See more POPPIES, pages 19 and 29 A433 Charmed Wine O. triangularis ß—White lily- blooms spring through summer. Attractive cut Poppy, California Eschscholzia californica flower. 32”h shaped flowers on a mound of deep burgundy A351 Royal Mix ß—Red, yellow, orange, rose, or pur- Satiny flowers. Tough and drought-tolerant. Prefers foliage with pale green stems. Leaves up to 2” ple flowers on dwarf plants, ideal for containers. low-fertility soils and good drainage. Can be cut back wide. Don Engebretsen, the Renegade Gardener, Í∏ 10–12”h for rebloom. May self-seed. has elected it to his “Perfect Plant Club” for its $2.50—4 plants in a pack: combination of pretty flowers and nice foliage. Pentas Pentas lanceolata 12–16”h A412 Mikado—Deep orange petals with scarlet backs ß Named for its clusters of five-petaled flowers. Best sell- on four-petaled 2–3” flowers. 12–18”h Ω A434 Molten Lava O. vulcanicola —Leaves range in Í∏∫˙ color from chartreuse to orange-maroon depend- er at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s plant sale. A413 Rosa Romantica—Ivory double flowers streaked ing on the light conditions. Dainty yellow flowers $5.00—4” pot: with salmon pink. Long-blooming. 8–10”h all season long. 6–10”h by 18–24”w ‰ A352 Appleblossom Pink ß—14–24”h $2.50—seed packet: A435 Plum Crazy O. vulcanicola ß—Dappled pink, Butterfly White ß—Dome-shaped 3” clusters ◊ A353 A414 Rainbow Mix —Single and double flowers green, and white foliage with yellow flowers. of star shaped flowers that love hot weather. range from cream to yellow to bright oranges, 3–8”h by 12”w ‰ 12–22”h plus lilac and cherry. 12–16”h ß California poppy A354 Carmine —True red. 30–36”h A415 White Linen ◊—Cream with a yellow center. ß A355 Starcluster Rose —14–24”h 12”h www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 39

We accept cash, checks, Amex, Annuals Visa, MasterCard, & Discover A436 Shoofly Plant, Black-Stemmed Sun Daisy continued Nicandra physalodes var. nigra ß◊ $5.00—4.5” pot (continued): Lavender blue 1” bells with white centers all summer A460 Summertime Sweet White ß—White with on purple-black stems. Papery, winged purplish pods purple eye. 16”h follow, which are unusual in dried arrangements. An A461 Symphony Orange ß—The best orange yet. Bring your own old-fashioned garden favorite, it was thought to repel 8–12”h , flies. From Peru. 24–60”h Í∏¥ $2.00—2.5” pot A462 Sundrops ß wagon… A437 Silver Nickel Vine ß Oenothera kunthiana Glowing Magenta Dichondra argentea Silver Falls Pink, four-petaled 1.5” flowers bloom from furry buds. you’ll be glad Rounded, fan-shaped silver foliage with a cascading Forms a mound of narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Native habit. Heat and drought-tolerant in sun and shade, to hot, dry areas of Mexico and the southern parts of great for containers. Trails 36–72”. 2–4”h Í∏ Texas and Arizona. 7”h Ω $2.00—2.5” pot you did! $2.00—2.5” pot Snapdragon Antirrhinum Old-fashioned favorites for great cut flowers early sum- mer to fall. Deer-resistant. Í $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Í∫† ß Petunias Petunia A438 Black Prince —Velvety dark crimson flowers. Dark foliage. 18”h Carpet Multicolor continued A439 Madam Butterfly Mix ß—Double azalea-type blooms in wide range of colors. 24–30”h Compact plants with many medium-sized blooms. $5.00—4” pot (continued): A440 Rocket Mix ß—Tall, great for cut flowers. 36”h The heaviest bloomers. 6–12”h A381 Johnny Flame ß—Exploding with pink, A441 Rocket Redstone ß—Bronzy red foliage. $2.50—4 plants in a pack: magenta, and darkest purple blooms. Ideal for Cherry red flowers. 30–36”h A358 Blue ß mixed baskets and flower boxes because it A442 Sonnet White A. ß—18–21”h A359 Mix ß won’t overwhelm its neighbors. 8”h by 18”w ∫ A443 Speedy Sonnet Yellow A. nanum ß—Bicolor A360 Pink ß A382 Night Sky ß—Dark violet flowers sprinkled sassy yellow blooms with a red-purple lip. 18– A361 Plum ß—Purple with deeper purple veins. with white spots of different sizes. Easy. 24”h A362 Red ß 10–16”h by 24–36”w ß ß $5.00—6 plants in a pack: A363 Sky Blue A383 Picasso in Pink —A deep violet throat sur- ß Rocket Red ◊ß—Dark red. 36”h A364 Velvet —Burgundy-purple. rounded by a rim of brilliant chartreuse makes A445 ß Rocket Rose ◊ß—Dusky rose. 36”h A365 White this new Supertunia a real show-stopper. Strong A446 ˙ Rocket Golden ◊ß—More yellow than gold. trailer that blooms all summer. 8–12”h A447 Dreams ◊ß 36”h A384 Surfinia Heartbeat —Five pink hearts 3–4” flowers that hold up well in rain. 8–12”h on each white flower. Recent introduction. 12”h Snapdragon, Dwarf Antirrhinum $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A385 Panache Double Trouble ß A snapdragon for edging. Heat- and frost-tolerant. Í∏ A366 Midnight ß—Deep blue. ß A pink outer ruff of petals lightens toward a $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A367 Pink —Pastel pink. ß clustered twist of pink petals in the center. Trailing. Chimes Mix ß—Early, well-branched. 6–8”h A368 Red A448 ß 15–18”h ∫ $5.00—4” pot A449 Twinny Peach ß—Looking more like butterflies A369 White ß than dragons, these are double flowers. Peach is Easy Wave A386 Prism Sunshine shorthand for shades of melon, peach, yellow, and Spreading variety, also great in baskets and contain- Yellow center with a cream edge. 12–14”h light orange blended together, a unique range of Petunia ers. 6–8”h by 36”w $2.50—4 plants in a pack colors for a snapdragon. Plant with blues and ß◊ purples, especially purple foliage. 12”h ∫ $3.00—3.5” pot: A387 Ray, Classic Blue ß ß A370 Misty Lilac —Recommended by Master Large blue-lavender flowers with white centers. Early A450 Snapdragon, Trailing Gardener Nancy Rose in the Star Tribune. flowering, semi-trailing. 8–12”h $5.00—4” pot Antirrhinum Fruit Salad Cranberry A371 Tidal Wave Silver ß—White flowers with a Sophistica Blue Morn ß Vibrant deep pink petals with a brushstroke of gold. purple throat and veining. A388 Deep blue-purple turning pale towards the center. Semi-trailing. Most vigorous of the trailing snapdrag- $5.00—4.5” pot: 10–15”h $3.00—4 plants in a pack ons. Very easy to grow. Heat- and cold-tolerant. 4–8”h A372 Blue ß Í∏ $5.00—4” pot A373 Pink ß SuperCal Petchoa (Petunia x Calibrachoa) Spiderflower Cleome hassleriana Hula Hoop A fabulous hybrid that delivers the best characteris- tics of petunias and million bells. Its petunia DNA Whiskery, fragrant flowers on robust yet airy plants. Ruffled and early-blooming with a wide white ring. means strong roots (tolerating alkaline soils and Spiderflower performs well through heat and drought. Compact and uniform. 12”h Í∏ Reseeds for next year. Useful for backgrounds and stress) and larger flowers. Million bells contributes $2.50—4 plants in a pack: large beds; a cottage garden classic. Seeds are eaten by non-sticky foliage. Happy in the cool of spring and ß finches and juncos. Í∏Ω˙ A374 Blue — the cold (even light frosts) of late fall, and in A375 Rose ß between keeps its vibrant colors and vigor in the $2.50—4 plants in a pack: summer heat. 12–16”h by 18–30”w A451 Rose Queen ß—5–6” flower clusters. 36–60”h A376 Hummingbird Red ß A452 Violet Queen ß Petunia exserta $5.00—4” pot: ß A389 Cherry Improved ß—Hard to see how a A453 White Queen Uncommon? In 2007, only 14 plants were found SuperCal could be improved unless it planted $5.00—4” pot: growing in Brazil in shaded cracks on sandstone tow- and watered itself. Pinkish red blooms on trail- ß ers. Unique? It’s the only petunia pollinated by hum- A454 Clio Magenta —4–6” flower clusters. ing stems to 18”. mingbirds, and the only red wild petunia. Star-faced Does not produce seed so it just keeps blooming. A390 Light Yellow ß—Warm pastel yellow. crimson 2.5” flowers with long nectar tubes and No thorns or sticky foliage. 18–36”h A391 Neon Rose ß—Vibrant fuchsia-pink. prominent stamens and stigma. Said to bloom sooner $5.00—6 plants in a pack: A392 Purple ◊ß—Solid magenta-purple with a when root bound. Blooms early summer to fall. A455 Cherry Queen ß—Bright cherry-rose 3–8” dark center. Semi-trailing. 24”h ˙ $4.00—3.5” pot blooms also fit into a tropical garden. 36–60”h A393 Salmon Glow ◊ß—Pink lightly brushed Multicolor onto white petals, with yellow around the See also the native BEEPLANT, page 53 Innovations in petunia breeding have led to a range center. Semi-trailing. ◊ß A456 Star Flower ß of color combinations on each blossom. A394 Terra Cotta —Orange-yellow brushed with pink. Appears apricot or orange from a Laurentia axillaris Beth’s Blue $2.50—4 plants in a pack: distance. Upright form. Mounds of fragrant 1” violet-blue star-shaped flowers ß A377 Can Can Harlequin Burgundy —Deep red A395 Velvet ß—Deep rosy red with darker eye and that bloom until frost. Leaves have irregularly spiky 3–4” blooms marked with white flares. Petals veins and slight yellow throat. edges. Good along paths. 12–14”h Í∏ have jagged edges with white margins. Perfect $5.00—4” pot for a red, white, and blue planting. 13–16”h Supercascade Petunia grandiflora ß A457 Stocks $5.00—4” pot: Trailer with 3.5” flowers. Excellent for baskets and Matthiola incana Katz Purple A378 ColorWorks Homare ß—White bloom with a with good drought tolerance. 10”h Tall cutting variety with a lovely fragrance, double rose windmill pattern of lilac. Magenta brushmarks $2.50—4 plants in a pack: blossoms over silvery gray foliage. A heat-tolerant, fra- toward the edges and a small yellow center. A396 Burgundy ß Í∏ grant flower from old-fashioned gardens. 12–32”h From a creative Japanese plant breeding compa- A397 Salmon ß $5.00—6 plants in a pack ny, the name means “praise” or “honor” and is ß Sun Daisy Osteospermum pronounced “HOE-mar-aye,” like the Japanese A398 Violet-Flowered Cheerful 3” daisies. Excellent for cutting. Í soccer star. A favorite of our grower. 10–14”h Petunia integrifolia A379 Crazytunia Citrus Twist ◊ß—Yellow pin- Small, dark magenta blossoms. Trailing, self-clean- $5.00—4” pot: wheels on blended reddish orange and peach ing; good for mass plantings. A spectacular wild- ◊ß—Petals have A458 Summertime Blueberry petals. Medium vigor so it behaves well in flower from Argentina that blooms from spring until orange tips blending to pinkish purple around mixed containers. Early flowering. 8–10”h frost. 12–18”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack dark blue centers. 8–16”h A380 Crazytunia Pulse ß—Dark burgundy-purple $5.00—4.5” pot: flowers with a bright yellow central star and hot A459 Akila Purple ß—Flowers open silver and turn pink edges that do seem to flicker. Semi-trail- Spiderflower vibrant purple. Compact and well-branched. ing. Compact and sturdy. 10–12”h 16–20”h 40 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Plant widths are similar to their heights Annuals unless noted otherwise. Key Sunflower Helianthus annuus Tobacco, Flowering Nicotiana Wishbone Flower continued Í Full sun Friendly late summer and fall bloomers, sunflowers are Fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers. Excellent nectar $5.00—4” pot: ∏ Part sun/part shade the sentinels of the garden, beloved by children and source for hummingbirds and moths (including the A499 Summer Wave Bouquet Gold ß—Not for Ó Shade birds alike. Cultivated by Southwestern native peoples hummingbird-like sphinx moth). Seeds for finches and Gopher fans only: yellow-gold flowers with a dark as early as 3000 B.C., then taken to Europe by the juncos. May reseed. Í∏∫˙¥ maroon throat. No deadheading. 6–8”h ∫˙ Spanish around 1500 A.D. It’s likely that they will $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A500 Summer Wave Large Blue ß—From our grow- Ω Attractive to bees ÍÇ reseed next year. A475 Hot Chocolate ß—Down-facing flowers are er: “One of our favorite local designers has to ı Bird food source $1.50—seed packet: green and mahogany. Best color with morning have this elegant, easy-to-grow shade beauty in ∫ Butterfly-friendly A463 Mammoth Grey—Yellow 12” flowerheads with sun. 48”h her clients’ gardens and containers.” Almost 2” ˙ Hummingbird-friendly edible gray seeds. 144”h A476 Red ß—Out-facing red flowers. 12–18”h flowers are two shades of blue, with little or no white. One of the 2010 University of Minnesota $2.50—seed packet: $5.00—6 plants in a pack: ç Best Performers. Trails up to 36”. 8–10”h Attractive foliage A464 Evening Sun—Bicolor 3–5” flowers in shades of A477 Fragrant Delight Mix N. alata ß—Shades of Ç Culinary burgundy, red, rust, and gold. 72–96”h fuchsia, white, salmon, purple, lavender, rust, and A501 Wishbone-Monkey Flower ß◊ ´ Edible flowers A465 Hopi Black Dye—Yellow 5–12” flowers with edi- bronze. Out-facing. 48–72”h Torelus Purple Rose ß ˝ Ground cover ble purple-black seeds that will color your fingers A478 Grand Old White N. alata grandiflora — Vibrant, speckled purple-pink flowers on trailing stems purple. The Hopi use this dye for fabric and bas- Out-facing, 1.5” white flowers. Heirloom. 32”h  Medicinal bloom all summer. This is a novel hybrid of Wishbone kets. With different treatments, dye colors include A479 Lime N. alata ß—One-inch, out-facing light ˜ Minnesota native Flower (Torenia) and Monkey Flower (Mimulus). Heat blues, purples, maroons, and even black. 72–132”h chartreuse trumpets bloom profusely for three tolerant and vigorous. 12–14”h ∏Ó $5.00—4” pot ‰ Rock garden Sweet Potato Vine months. Looks especially great with blue flowers. Ipomoea batatus 24–36”h Zinnia Zinnia elegans † Cold-sensitive: Vigorous trailing vine can romp among your flowers or A480 White to Rose N. mutabilis ß—Each out-facing Quick growers for bright color. Easy to grow and keep above 40°F cascade from baskets or containers. Trails up to 48”. flower starts out white and changes to pink then Í∏熥 blooms all summer. Make sure they have adequate air ¥ Toxic to humans rose, all colors at once. Hummingbird favorite. circulation to reduce mildew. Deer-resistant. Í 36–60”h ß Saturday restock $5.00—4” pot: $1.50—seed packet: ß A481 Woodland N. sylvestris ß—Very elongated white A466 Illusion Emerald Lace —Almost spidery char- —Heirloom rainbow mix of flowers form fountains atop tall stems. Huge A502 California Giant Mix treuse leaves. 6–10”h by 24–36”w pink, cherry, red, scarlet, orange, apricot, light ß leaves. Sweetly scented. More shade-tolerant than A467 Illusion Midnight Lace —Dramatic, graceful, yellow, yellow, gold, purple, lavender, and white other tobaccos. 48–60”h deeply lobed black-maroon foliage. 6–10”h by 4–5” double and semi-double flowers. Reliable, 24–36”w A482 Tuberose Polyanthes tuberosa ß easy from seed, and sturdy. 48”h ∫˙ A468 South of the Border Guacamole ß—Leaves have one large central spearhead-shaped lobe and These fragrant white flowers are used in some of the $2.50—4 plants in a pack: ß several pointed side lobes with fine reddish veins. best Hawaiian leis. For exotic fragrance, they’re hard A503 Lilliput Mix —This zinnia series is a particular ∫ 5–8”h by 24–36”w to beat. One blossom from a spike of successive blos- magnet for butterflies. 16–18”h ß ∫ A469 Sweet Caroline Bronze ß—Light cinnamon soms is enough to perfume a whole room. This tender A504 Lilliput Orange —16–18”h ß ∫ deeply lobed leaves. 6–10”h by 24–36”w perennial bulb is usually grown here as an annual. A505 Lilliput Pink —16–18”h Í∏¥ ß A470 Sweet Caroline Raven ß—Shiny purple-black 36”h $6.00—5” pot A506 State Fair Mix —Huge flowers up to 6” ∫ leaves with three long, pointed lobes. 6–8”h by Verbena Verbena across. Good for cutting. 36–48”h 36”w $4.00—4 plants in a pack: ß Trailing brilliant colors. Heat- and drought-tolerant. A471 Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Lime — Í∏∫ A507 Swizzle Cherry-Ivory ß—3.5” bicolor blooms. Elongated chartreuse hearts with fine red out- 6–12”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack: lines. Well-behaved and compact in a mixed Swizzle Scarlet-Yellow ß—3.5” bicolor ß A508 container, only trailing to 20”. 10–14”h A483 Imagination V. tenuisecta —Large flower blooms. 6–12”h clusters in deep blue-violet. Feathery foliage. One Sweet William Dianthus barbatus of garden writer Marge Hols’s all-time favorites. $5.00—4” pot: ◊ß Old-fashioned beauty and fragrance. Easy to grow Self-seeds. 12”h by 20”w Ω A509 Zany Rose Picotee —Single deep pink biennials. Blooms in spring and reseeds. Clove-scent- A484 Obsession Blue with Eye ß—6–12”h Ω flowers with white margins, some wide, some ed. Í∏¥ A485 Peaches and Cream ß—8”h Ω thin. Continuous bloom. 10–15”h ß $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A486 Quartz Red with Eye —Cherry red with a $5.00—6 plants in a pack: Ω ß A472 Wee Willie ß—Mix of red, pink, and white white eye. 10–12”h A510 Benary’s Giant Lime —Fully double char- bicolors. 6”h $5.00—4” pot: treuse 4–5” flowers resembling dahlias. 40–50”h ◊ß A511 Benary’s Giant Mix ß—A rainbow of colors. $5.00—4” pot: A487 Aztec Magic Silver —Pale lavender flow- 40–50”h ß ers and silvery foliage. 8–10”h ˙ A473 Green Ball —Soft, mossy-looking, spherical A512 Benary’s Giant Wine ß—Burgundy. 36”h flowers are light green. Floral arrangers love them A488 Verbena, Brazilian ß A513 Cupcakes Deep Orange ◊ß—Intense for their weirdness and how long they last after Verbena bonariensis reddish orange 2” double blooms with a sprinkling being cut. Blooms spring into fall. 10–14”h Many gardeners consider it indispensable, with its tall of gold around the center. The many layers of A474 Tassel Flower ß and airy purple umbels on many slender stalks. petals do look the way an overly enthusiastic cup- Emilia javanica Irish Poet Particularly nice with butterfly flower (Asclepias curas- cake decorator might make a frosting flower. There Í∏Ω∫ will be a few semi-double and single blooms, too. Fluffy, little orange flowers are fun to imagine as the savica). Self-seeds. A good cut flower. 48”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack Great cut flower; dries well. 24–30”h Flowering rumpled redhead of its variety name. Easy, long-bloom- ◊ß Í Vinca A514 Cupcakes Rose —Hot pink with a light Tobacco ing heirloom that may gently self-sow. 20”h Catharanthus roseus frosting of orange. 24–30”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack Ever-bloom, waxy flowers in abundance. Thrives in A515 Inca ß—Sun-worshipping fiery orange 5” double summer heat. Low-maintenance and stays neat until blooms. Would look great with any blue salvia. Í∏†¥ frost. Glossy foliage. Mounded habit. 36–40”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack: A516 Pinca ß—Fully double peachy pink 6” flowers. Hanging Baskets A489 Cooler Mix ß—14”h Great as a cut flower or just massed in your gar- A490 Pacifica Red ß—True red. 16”h den bed. 36”h A491 Peppermint ß—White with red eye. 6–12”h A517 Queen Red Lime ß—Maroon outer petals grade to All our hanging baskets are cold-tolerant enough to ß lime centers with shades of rose, mauve, and soft A493 Vinca Vines chartreuse. Double or semi-double. 40–50”h ∫ withstand temperatures down to 40°. Look for them outside Vinca major Expoflora Zinnia, Dwarf Zinnia near the Bulbs & Bareroots shelves. Long trailing vines hold green foliage with wide, irreg- ular white edges. Blue blossoms may occur in full sun. More compact than the tall flowers we usually think of Great for containers. 6–12”h Í∏熥 as zinnias. Bright, clear colors. Easy to grow and E D I B L E S Í $5.00—4.5” pot blooms until frost. Strawberry, Toscana Herb Mix A494 Wall Flower ß◊ $2.50—4 plants in a pack: Fragaria Organic mix with thyme, sage, Erysimum Winter Party A518 Profusion Cherry Z. elegans ß—Compact, ∫ Dark pink flowers, red fruit. oregano, flatleaf parsley, and one Each flower opens magenta, turns pink, then rusty mound-forming, mildew resistant. 12”h ÍΩÇ ÍÇ Ø ß Ever-bearing. other cold-hardy herb. orange, and finally gold. The fragrant blooms are clus- A519 Profusion Double Cherry Z. elegans —

12” fiber basket $29.00 10” basket $25.00 tered on spikes just above the leaves, so all colors are Saturated rosy pink. 12”h A520 Profusion Mix Z. elegans ß—12”h ∫ present at once. Nice for spring containers and for sur- ß ∫ 12” BASKETS $25.00 A521 Profusion Orange Z. elegans —12”h rounding tulips and daffodils. Requires well-drained ß ∫ soil. 12”h Í∏∫˙¥ $5.00—4” pot A522 Profusion White Z. elegans —12”h Alyssum (Lobularia)—white, purple, or a combination. Í∏ A523 Zahara Coral Rose Z. marylandica ß—Planted Wishbone Flower Torenia for the Beijing Olympics because it performs Lobelia (Lobelia)—blue. Í∏˙¥ A treasure for shaded beds and pots. Colorful 1” wonderfully in hot, sunny, dry places 12–18”h ∫ Í Million Bells (Calibrachoa)—a variety of mixed color baskets. blooms. Look for the little “wishbones” hidden inside A524 Zahara Fire Z. marylandica ß—Reddish orange. ∏Ó 12–18”h ∫ Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum)—a range of colors from dark red to orange to the flower. Deer-resistant. A525 Zahara Starlight Rose Z. marylandica ß—2.5” cream, some with variegated foliage. Í∏˙Ç´ $2.50—4 plants in a pack: bicolor, white with a rose starburst in the center. T. fournieri ß—Light and dark blue. Petunias (Petunia)—purple, yellow, or a mix of colors. Í A495 Clown Blue 8–12”h ∫ 8–10”h A526 Zahara Sunburst Z. marylandica ß—Large, Twinspur (Diascia)—pink, orange, or a mix of colors. Í∏ ß—8–10”h A496 Clown Burgundy vibrant yellow blossoms reveal dark central ß—8–10”h Verbena (Verbena)—purple with a white star marking. Í∏ A497 Clown Lemon stripes that widen through the season. 12–18”h A498 Clown Mix ß—8–10”h Wishbone Flower (Torenia)—yellow or purple. ∏Ó $5.00—6 plants in a pack: A527 Zahara Double Salmon Rose Z. marylandica NOTE: Baskets are not included in our website’s plant listings. ß—Bright, slightly orangey pink. 16–20”h www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 41

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C001 Bell Vine, Purple ß C007 Candy Corn Flag C011 Moonflower, Climbing ß C014 Rose Feather Rhodochiton atrosanguineus Purple Rain Manettia luteorubra ß Ipomoea noctiflora alba Ipomoea quamoclit Long, tubular dark purple flowers hang like ear- Flowers resemble candy corn, orange with yel- White 5–6” trumpets unfurl as evening Hard-to-find vine with star-shaped pink flowers rings from rosy purple cups. Heart-shaped low tips. A fun novelty for small trellises, approaches, releasing a lovely fragance. The in midsummer and feathery foliage. Similar to green leaves. Beautiful and vigorous in a sunny baskets, or pots. More vigorous in part shade. blooms gently spiral closed with the rising sun. cardinal climber, but the foliage is finer and the location. Climbs by twining. 10’h Í∏† Twines. 3–4’h Í∏† $4.00—3.5” pot Vigorous twining climber. Nectar plant for flowers more pink than red. Can twine on a ÍΩ¥ $3.00—3.5” pot Cup and Saucer Vine ß sphinx moths. 10–30’h trellis or through taller plants. Black-Eyed Susan Vine C008 $7.00—4.5” plantable pot 10–15’h Í˙¥ $2.50—seed packet Cobaea scandens Thunbergia alata C012 Passion Flower, Blue ß ß Bell-shaped, honey-scented 2” flowers that C015 Snapdragon, Climbing Charming trailing or twining vine with masses Passiflora caerulea change from green to lovely violet. If planted in Asarina purpusii Victoria Falls of flowers with flat, open faces and dark eyes. Outlandish blue and white flowers late summer a sheltered spot, the flowers continue after Vibrant magenta-purple 2” trumpets with lime Í∏† through fall. Can be grown in a large container early frosts. Graceful climber, suitable for tub bracts and lovely green-gray foliage. Works on a and allowed to spend winter dormant in a frost- $3.00—3.5” pot: culture. Climbs by tendrils. 25’h Í∏ trellis or in a mixed container. Blooms early free basement. Prefers well-drained soil and C002 Susie ß—Orange 1.5” blooms. 4–5’h $3.00—3.5” pot summer until frost. Twining. 8–10’h Í∏ plenty of sun. Climbs by tendrils. 15’h ͆ ß $7.00—4.5” plantable pot $7.00—4.5” plantable pot: C009 Firecracker Vine $3.00—3.5” pot C003 Arizona Dark Red ß—Deep persim- Mina lobata Exotic Love C016 Sweet Pea, Heirloom ß See also the perennial PASSION FLOWER, mon-red. 6–8’h Sprays of lined-up 1” flowers that emerge red, Lathyrus odoratus King Edward VII below C004 Sunny Lemon Star ß—Lemon yellow. 10’h then change to orange, yellow, and finally Fragrant deep crimson summer blooms, intro- C005 Blue Potato Flower ß cream. All colors are out at once. Self-twining; C013 Potato Vine, Variegated ß duced in 1903 by Henry Eckford, Scottish more restrained in part shade. In full sun, one hybridizer of sweet peas. Almost the only sweet Lynn’s Variegated Solanum jasminoides variegata Lycianthes rantonnetii plant can easily produce several hundred arch- pea from that era still grown, it won the RHS Papery-looking, open-faced purple-blue 1” flow- ing sprays of aligned flowers in a harmonious Small bunches of penny-sized white flowers, Award of Garden Merit in 1995. Intense, ers with a darker purple star around a yellow color combination, August through frost. 20’h star-shaped with prominent yellow centers. unique fragrance. Tolerates warm weather. Mild jasmine perfume. Shiny, pointed leaves are center. Leaves have irregular white edges. Good Í∏˙† $3.00—3.5” pot Prefers rich soil. Climbs by leaf tendrils. 4–6’h ͆ blue-green splashed around the margins with in containers. Easy and twining. 2–8’h Í¥ $7.00—4.5” plantable pot $5.00—4” pot C010 Mexican Flame Vine gold, cream, and hints of pink. Fast-growing Canary Bird Vine Senecio confusus ß and easy to train on a wire topiary form. C006 Í∏∫˙¥ Tropaeolum peregrinum A profusion of orange daisy flowers with gold Twines. 15’h $5.00—4” pot Bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed foliage. centers. The species name means “confused,” The flowers are said to look like canaries, but as the vine likes to wander. Vigorous and ÍΩ∫¥ some see them as troll dolls with wild yellow twining. 8–12’h See also the BEANS and SPINNING GOURD, page 13, and MALABAR SPINACH, page 14 hair. Blooms all summer into fall. Climbs by $7.00—4.5” plantable pot and Í∏ long leaf stalks. 12’h $3.00—3.5” pot BLACK JADE VINE, BLUE BUTTERFLY FLOWER, and QUEEN OF THE NIGHT page 20 Perennial Vines Trumpet Creeper C017 Bittersweet Honeysuckle, Climbing continued Hops continued C076 Sweet Pea, Everlasting ß Celastrus scandens Autumn Revolution Dropmore Scarlet L. x brownii ß—The $7.00—3” deep pot: Lathyrus latifolius Pearl Mix Bright red to orange berries are wonderful in flowers, more coral- scarlet than scarlet, are C069 Cascade—Aroma-type hops with moder- Pink, red, or white blooms with winged stems. dried arrangements. Self-fruiting introduction excellent for attracting hummingbirds and ate bitterness, often used in West Coast Plant in a protected area. Climbs by tendrils. Í∏¥ from Bailey Nurseries is a revolution in bitter- orioles. Bred in Manitoba. ★★★★ 12’h ales. Considered the most popular hops in 6’h $2.00—2.5” pot sweet. Vigorous and twining variety of the C061 $5.00—3.5” pot North America. 20’h by 10’w Trumpet Creeper Campsis radicans Minnesota native climber. 15–25’h Í¥ C062 $10.00—1 gal. pot C070 Nugget—A great bittering hop with a $17.00—1 gal. pot Large trumpets in August and September. $8.00—1 quart pot: heavy herbal aroma. Gold leaves. 25’h C018 Bleeding Heart, Climbing Excellent for attracting hummingbirds, good for C063 Blanche Sandman L. sempervirens—Deep C071 Hydrangea Vine, Japanese Adlumia fungosa butterflies. Vigorous vine with pinnate foliage; rose flowers bloom sporadically from May Schizophragma hydrangeoides not for small spaces. May die back to the Pearly pink spurred blossoms. Biennial vine for until frost. Orange-red berries, which many Rose Sensation ground in severe winters, but regrows from the shade that climbs by leaf tendrils. Native to birds relish, appear after the flowers. Lacy flower clusters in late spring to mid-sum- ground. Climbs by aerial roots. Not recom- Appalachia and the north shore of Lake Beautiful blue-green foliage. Needs at least mended to grow up the side of a house or Superior in Minnesota. Horticultural source. a half-day of sun for good blooms. The mer, shading white to pink. The plant (whose listed height may be optimistic in Minnesota) garage because it can grow through building 6–10’h Í∏Ó˜ $3.00—2.5” pot species is native as nearby as Iowa. 12’h Í∫˙ can be cut back in late winter to control the materials. 30’h Chocolate Vine C064 John Clayton L. sempervirens—Discovered Akebia by a member of the Virginia Native Plant ultimate size. Vigorous vine that clings by aeri- $2.00—2.5” pot: ∏∫ ß Perfect for growing on fences, pergolas, or by Society. Lovely yellow flowers that are al rootlets. 40–50’h $12.00—5.25” pot C077 Orange the patio where the scent will pervade. Twining. slightly fragrant. The species is native as $8.00—1 quart pot: Í∏ C072 Hydrangea, Climbing nearby as Iowa. 10–20’h Hydrangea petiolaris C078 Red Sunset—Red flowers with an orange $9.00—1 quart pot: throat. $10.50—5.25” pot: Clusters of fragrant flowers with showy white A. quinata—An eye-catching C019 Five-Leaf C065 Scentsation L. periclymenum ◊— bracts in early summer. Very slow to establish; Virginia Creeper ◊ climber with clusters of rounded leaves C079 Fragrant bright yellow and cream flowers worth the wait. From Japan. Self-clinging by aeri- and dangling chocolate-purple flowers Parthenocissus quinquefolia bloom heavily from mid-spring to mid- al rootlets. 30’h Í∏¥ $8.00—1 quart pot with a spicy fragrance. 30’h fall, and are followed by red berries in fall. Clusters of five serrated leaves turn bright red C020 Three-Leaf A. trifoliata—Elegant twining 10–15’h C073 Ivy, Boston in fall. Small flowers, hidden by the foliage, vine from China with large, three-part Parthenocissus tricuspidata turn to dark blue berries that are attractive to $25.00—2 gal. pot: birds. Climbing or trailing, with aerial rootlets leaves and faintly scented dark purple Originally from Japan, not Boston. Brilliant orange C066 Kintzley’s Ghost L. reticulata— and tendrils with suction disks. This Minnesota flowers in mid-spring. Combines nicely color in fall. Berries favored by birds. This dense Otherworldly silver-white discs resem- flood-tolerant native can be aggressive but is with a clematis. 4–6’h vine put the ivy in Ivy League. Self-clinging by bling eucalyptus leaves encircle yellow great for covering large areas. Nebraska source. glue pads. 70’h Í∏ $3.00—2.5” pot Clematis see page 42 flower clusters in June, then persist into 30–50’h Í∏¥˜ $3.00—2.5” pot fall as little orange-red berries appear. C059 Dutchman’s Pipe C074 Monkshood Vine Compact for a honeysuckle. Reaches Wisteria Wisteria macrostachya Ampelopsis aconitifolia Aristolochia durior mature height in 10 years. Found in an Charming, fragrant flowers in hanging clusters Large, heart-shaped leaves and inconspicuous Iowa greenhouse in the 1880s by horticul- Finely cut foliage makes a lovely cover for walls in May or early June, followed by fruit pods that yellow-brown flowers that look like a clay pipe. turist William Kintzley, this unusual heir- and fences. Clusters of non-showy greenish remain throughout winter. Locally selected to Tolerant of shade and dry soil; spreads strongly loom vine was rediscovered in the flowers in late summer, followed by bunches of do well in our climate. Grow only on a strong from the roots. Over time will provide a com- Colorado yard of a grandson in 2001. round, bluish fruits that mature to orange- arbor or pergola. Rapid grower, but tolerates plete screen of green. Excellent larval food 8–12’h by 4–5’w ç yellow in autumn. Climbs by tendrils. 15–25’h brutal pruning. Twining. Í∏¥ for butterflies. Climbs by tendrils. Syn. Í∏ $7.00—1 quart pot $17.00—1 gal. pot: A. macrophylla. 20–30’h Í∏ÓΩ∫¥ Hops Humulus lupulus C075 Passion Flower, Maypop ß —Flowers open bluish $17.00—1 gal. pot This fast-growing vine has maple-like leaves. C080 Summer Cascade Pine-scented greenish flowers resembling cones Passiflora incarnata Maypop purple then lighten throughout summer. Honeysuckle, Climbing Lonicera are attractive to butterflies. The young shoots Tropical-looking, intricate 3” flowers with The hardiest at the U of M Landscape A vigorous grower tubular flowers, popular are edible like asparagus. Dried or fresh, the frizzy, threadlike lavender strands surrounding Arboretum. Original name: Betty with hummingbirds and nectar-seeking moths. flowers are also a key ingredient in beer brew- a center we can only call bizarre. Grow it on a Mathews, named for a local gardener. Good for fences or trellises. Twining. ing. Dies back to the ground each winter. fence or trellis or let it scramble over shrubs ★★★★ 15–25’h ÍΩ∫˙¥ Strong spreader from the roots; toxic to dogs. and trees. Place it in a protected micro-climate $28.00—2 gal. pot: $4.00—3.5” pot: Twining. Í∏∫ such as the south-facing foundation of a house. C081 Blue Moon—Lilac-blue flowers in early ß 8–12’h  $20.00—1 gal. pot summer, followed by repeat blooms, up to C060 Harlequin L. periclymenum —Foliage is Willamette—Fruity and floral. Great for three times a year when planted in full green edged in cream, frequently with American pale and brown ales, and English- sun. Introduced by Fridley horticulturalist pink highlights. Yellow and pink fragrant style ales. 15–25”h Betty Ann Addison. 15–30’h flowers from June to October. Compact C067 $6.00—3” deep pot and slower growing. 10–12’h ç C068 $15.00—1 gal. pot CLEMATIS O N P A G E 4 2 42 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com Climbing Plants Clematis Clematis Í¥ See also ROCK CLEMATIS, page 19, and BUSH CLEMATIS, page 22 About those Showy blooms in a range of colors and shapes. Best in full sun with the roots protected from $16.00—1 gal. pot (continued): stars… the hottest midday rays. Those that tolerate a bit more shade have been marked with ∏ C045 Mrs. Robert Brydon ß—Vigorous vine with Throughout this section, in the description. Climbs by leaf stems that grab anything less than a half-inch in diameter. many small bluish white flowers, late summer you will notice vines that through fall. Can be tied onto a trellis, allowed to are marked with four or Great scrambling through shrubs or other supports, or even as a ground cover. cascade down a hill, or be used as a ground cover. Group 3. 10’h ˝ five stars (★★★★★). These All clematis are toxic to people and pets. Deer-resistant. plants have been noted as C046 Multi-Blue ß—Double flowers are dark blue to particularly suitable by $2.00—2.5” pot: $16.00—1 gal. pot (continued): purple with thistle-like centers of yellow-green in Lonnee, Rose, Selinger, June. Reblooms in fall. Group 2. ★★★★★ 6–8’h C021 Vanilla-Scented C. recta—With an explosion of and Whitman in the 2011 C031 Chantilly ◊ß—The rare clematis not requir- star-like white blossoms and a wonderful vanilla C047 Niobe ß—Best red clematis with 6” flowers that edition of Growing Shrubs ing full sun. Mildly scented pale pink flowers aroma, this energetic plant is covered with flow- open nearly black, then mature to dark ruby red and Small Trees in Cold with a light pink stripe on each petal. The blos- ers in June. Beautiful foliage, too. Grown from with brilliantly contrasting yellow stamens. Climates as one of the soms fade to white, lighting up a semi-shady cor- seed saved from a historic St. Anthony Park gar- Originated in Poland. Seldom needs pruning, but if very best plants available ner. Blooms June–August. Group 2. 3–5’h Í∏ den, given to us by Mary Maguire Lerman. Group you do, prune in April. Blooms May to September. on the market. C032 Charmaine ◊ ß—Handsome dark red 4–6” 3. 6’h by 6’w Can be treated as Group 2 or 3. 8–10’h double and semi-double flowers. Blooms mid-sea- C048 Pink Flamingo C. alpina ◊ß—One of the first son, then reblooms with single blossoms in late $3.50—3.5” pot: clematis to bloom in spring. Semi-double pale ß summer. Group 2. 4–7’h C022 Virgin’s Bower C. virginiana —Vigorous native pink 1.5” flowers and darker veining. Pinkish ß vine with festoons of small white flowers in sum- C033 Corrine —White with a stripe of clear pink on seed heads are a bonus. Group 1. 6–8’h “If it mer. Suitable as a cut flower, with interesting each petal, darker in the center fading towards C049 Princess Diana C. texensis ß—Abundant rasp- seed heads. Good to ramble over slopes, it can the tip. Soft pink anthers. Heavy bloomer in June, berry-pink flowers with wide, lighter margins. spread aggressively by roots and reseeding. Takes repeating in August. Group 2. 6’h The four 2” petals are curled outward at their part shade. Can be pruned any time; treat as blooms C034 Diamantina—Deep violet-blue 4–6” double flow- pointed tips. Because the trumpet-shaped flowers Group 3 for a bushier plant (or don’t prune and ers with silver-green central petals when they face up this vine can be used as an unusual allow it to ramble). Seed from Winona County, first open. Pompom flowers can last up to a groundcover. Blooms all summer and fall. Group Minn. 12–20’h Í∏˝˜ before month. Introduced and named a Top Ten new 3. 6–10’h ˝ plant at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2010. $4.00—2.5” pot: C050 Ramona C. hybrida sieboldii ß—Large bluish Reblooms in late summer to early fall. Excellent C023 Sweet Autumn C. terniflora—White 1–2” open lavender flowers in mid-summer will rebloom if cut flower. Pruning group 2. 6–8’h flowers in clusters. Hardy, vigorous, and easy to deadheaded. A garden favorite since 1888. Group June, ß grow; free-flowering and very fragrant, August– C035 Diana’s Delight —Shades of lavender-blue 2. ★★★★★ 8–10’h Ω∫ with creamy centers. Blooms May–June and September. Seldom needs pruning, but when C051 Rebecca ß—Red 5–7” flowers with a creamy desired, prune in early spring as the buds begin to September. Takes part shade. Pruning group 2. Í∏ center, May–June, reblooming in August. Pruning don’t swell. Syn. C. paniculata. Group 3. ★★★★★ 15–20’h 4–6’h group 2. 6–8’h Í∏ C036 Duchess of Albany C. texensis ß—Tulip-shaped C052 Rhapsody ß—Sapphire blue petals that deepen $9.00—3.5” pot: pink 2–3” blossoms with cherry pink bars. in color as they age. Creamy yellow anthers. prune.” C024 Teshio—Double lavender-blue 3–5” rosettes Blooms July through October. Group 3. 8–10’h open up late spring to early summer. Japanese Blooms July through September. Group 3. 8–10’h C037 Duchess of Edinburgh ß—White 4–6” double cultivar. Group 2. 7’h C053 Roguchi C. integrifolia x durandii ß—Exquisite flowers with soft yellow anthers. Blooms Pruning nodding bells in the deepest shade of inky blue May–June and again in September. Group 2. 8’h Clematis $12.00—5.25” pot: from summer until fall. Glossy seedheads in the ◊ß C025 Madame Maria ◊—Extremely floriferous with C038 Etoile Rose C. texensis —Vigorous vine later fall garden. Group 3. ★★★★★ 8’h covered mid- to late summer with showy, urn- It may seem intimidating, white flowers that take on attractive green streaks C054 Rosalie ◊ß—Two-toned pink and deep pink shaped cerise pink flowers. Group 3. 8–10’h but pruning the various in cool weather. Double 5–6” flowers in early flowers that change to lighter shades of lavender- ß types of clematis is really summer on old wood, then smaller flowers in late C039 Fleuri —Deep violet 5” flowers with a magen- pink as they age. Long bloom season. Group 2. summer on new wood. Prune back to 3’ in early ta-red stripe. White and magenta anthers. Blooms 5’h a matter of common spring. Named for Marie Curie, two-time Nobel May and August. Compact plants. The plant’s C055 Rosemoor ß—Rose-red 6” flowers with yellow sense. One bit of vintage prize recipient and native of Poland. Also known breeder says Group 3; our local grower says anthers. Flowers on both old and new wood from clematis pruning advice is as Clematis ‘Maria Sklodowska Curie.’ Group 2. Group 2. 4’h 5–7’h ∫˙ May to September. Group 2. 6–8’h “If it blooms before June, C040 Golden C. tangutica ◊ß—Lantern-shaped C056 Samaritan Jo ß—Large flowers with overlap- C026 Sweet Summer Love—Cranberry-purple, cherry- 1.5” bright yellow flowers in mid-summer fol- don’t prune” (until after ping white petals tinged and edged in purple with vanilla-scented flowers will bloom more than a lowed by attractive seed heads. Vigorous. Group it blooms). month before its cousin Sweet Autumn and keep green tips, June through September. Group 3. 3. 12–16’h Í∏ blooming. Pruning group 3. 10–15’h 4–5’h Pruning groups include C041 Huldine ß—Blooms in July from new growth and C057 Sugar Candy—Pink 7” petals with a darker pink continues through October with sparkling white the early-flowering $16.00—1 gal. pot: center bar and yellow anthers. Free-flowering flowers accented in yellow. Group 3. 12–20’h varieties (Group 1), the C027 Abilene ◊ß—Ruffled 4” pink flowers with repeat-bloomer once established. Flowers in early C042 Jackman ß repeat bloomers (Group darker pink bars on a June-blooming, compact —The most popular clematis. Profuse summer and again in late summer. Group 2. vine. Reblooms later in summer. Reasonably bloomer with dark purple 4” flowers. Blooms in 6–10’h Í∏ 2) and the vines that Í∏ June and late summer. An old variety that dates shade-tolerant. Group 2 and Group 3. 4’h C058 Vyvyan Pennell ◊ß—Outstanding clematis usually bloom in summer back to 1860. Group 3. 10’h C028 Betty Corning ◊ß—Profuse bell-shaped with large flowers in shades of blue with gold sta- ◊ß or later (Group 3). pale lilac flowers in June. One of the easiest and C043 John Paul II —Creamy white 5–6” flow- mens. Blooming on old and new wood, the first most reliable clematis. Group 3. 5–6’h ers with light pink bars. Color lasts longest with blooms are double, while the second flush is sin- GROUP 1 some shade. Of Polish origin, one of several C029 Blue C. macropetala ◊ß—Nodding, bell- gle and lighter blue. Bred from C. viticella and has Blooms in spring on last clematis hybridized by a Jesuit monk, Brother shaped, double blue flowers in mid- to late that plant’s vigor. Group 2. 8–10’h Í∏ Stefan, at a monastery in Warsaw. Blooms mid- year’s growth. After spring. Blooms before trees are fully leafed out. to late summer. Group 2. 8–12’h Í∏ flowering, prune lightly Group 1. 15’h ◊ß to shape vine if needed. C030 Bourbon ß—Vibrant red 5–6” flowers with C044 Markham’s Pink C. macropetala —Spring- yellow anthers from June through early August. blooming, slightly fragrant pastel pink double GROUP 2 A good candidate for summer containers flowers followed by frilly seed heads. Group 1. Repeat bloomers, first (2’ wide or more). Group 2. 4–6’h 6–8’h Summer flowering on last year’s Session at growth, then reblooming Friends School on new growth. If needed, of Minnesota Ages 4–14 • June 19–August 4 lightly trim in early nancial aid & extended spring when buds swell. day available After the first bloom, again lightly prune to Spend your summer with friends! increase later flowers. summer GROUP 3 lm just for school Blooms in summer or JOIN fun later, on new growth. US! Prune severely in early mock imagine spring when new buds trial that begin to swell, cutting stems back to 12–14” from the base of the vine to produce good growth create something great!

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The widths of fruit trees and shrubs are similar Fruit to their heights unless noted otherwise. Blueberry continued Key A note about hardiness in shrubs and trees $12.00—1 gal. pot (continued): Í Full sun F022 Northland—Flexible branches do not break ∏ Part sun/part shade We don’t list USDA hardiness zones because in our experience they can be mislead- under heavy snow loads. Late-season fruit in long Ó Shade ing. Read the full explanation here: www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/zones. and loose clusters; nice wild berry flavor. Low stature and spreading growth habit also make it Ω Good for bees However, if the catalog says a tree or shrub “needs winter protec- an attractive landscape plant. 2–4’h by 3–4’w ı F023 Patriot—Waxy, bell-shaped white flowers in May, Bird food source tion,” that means it’s less likely to be hardy here, though we know followed by medium blueberries in early season. ∫ Butterfly-friendly gardeners who grow it successfully. If the text says “very hardy,” that Dark green leaves turn red and purple in fall. ˙ Hummingbird-friendly 4–6’h means the plant is known to be hardy north of the Twin Cities. If a F024 Polaris —A 1996 introduction. Popular for its ç Attractive foliage long storage properties. Early-season fruit is very plant has four or five stars ★★★★★ it is highly rated for success in Ç Culinary Growing Shrubs and Small Trees in Cold Climates firm and sweet-scented. Must be cross-pollinated ´ the book . with another blueberry variety, such as Patriot. Edible flowers ˝ ★★★★ 3–4’h Ground cover If you have questions about a particular shrub or tree, we will have a detailed list F025 St. Cloud ◊—A 1990 U of M introduction.  Medicinal about hardiness at the Info Desk, so stop by! The earliest berries of the season, medium in ˜ Minnesota native size, sweet with crisp texture. Must be cross- ‰ Rock garden pollinated with another blueberry variety. 4–5’h F026 Superior —Introduced by the University of Apple Malus domestica Apple continued † Cold-sensitive: Minnesota in 2009. It produces about one week Beautiful, fragrant spring flowers and fall fruit. Apples keep above 40°F $59.00—5 gal. pot (continued): later than most other varieties. Medium-sized require another variety for pollenizing unless noted ¥ F013 Honeycrisp —The most popular apple developed berries have a sweet taste and are easy to pick. Toxic to humans otherwise, but apple or crabapple trees are usually ß nearby in most areas. ÍΩÇ at the University of Minnesota. Great for eating 3–6’h Saturday restock fresh or storing. Ideal for the home orchard. Cherry, Bush Prunus eminems $29.00—1 gal. pot: EMLA 106 rootstock. ★★★★★ 20’h ◊ From the University of Saskatchewan, hardy self-fertile F001 Court Pendu Plat —Late flowering, French- F014 Medaille d’Or —French cider apple yielding plants are ornamental in spring when covered in white heritage variety from the early 1600s produces a bittersweet juice with a high sugar content that to pink flowers. Dark red fruits in three years, with yellow-skinned fruit flushed with red and orange. creates cider with high alcohol content and a peak production after seven years. The tart cherries are Dense fruit is great for producing cider. Polish 18 strong, fruity flavor. Clusters of irregularly good fresh or make sensational jams or pie. Cherries rootstock. 10–15’h shaped fruits are gold marked with brown rus- get sweeter as they ripen. ÍΩÇ F002 Keepsake —Red, juicy, crisp, small- to medium- sets. Late to break dormancy and flower. Named sized apple. Can be uneven in shape, but its fla- for the French gold medal it was awarded in $18.00—1 gal. pot: vor and resistance to fireblight and cedar apple 1873. EMLA 106 rootstock. 20’h F027 Romeo ◊—Up to 30 pounds of fruit per rust make it good for the home orchard. A parent F015 Northern Spy ◊—Crisp, tart, classic apple plant. Similar to Carmine Jewel, but ripens much to Honeycrisp. Geneva 41 rootstock. 10’h taste. An all-purpose apple: good for fresh eating, later. Among the sweetest and best for juice. Few F003 Zestar —Crisp white flesh is sweet, tangy, and pies, and cider. Good keeper. Thin skin has pink suckers. 6–12’h and red stripes. Late season harvest. Originated spicy. Fruit ripens early. Excellent for snacking, $23.00—2 gal. pot: on a farm in New York around 1800 and named baking, and sauces. U of M introduction. Geneva F028 Carmine Jewel—Fruits remain on the branches after a novel popular with abolitionists, it’s been 41 rootstock. ★★★★★ 10’h by 10–15’w past the ripe stage. Ripens from mid-July to mid- widely available since the 1840s. EMLA 106 August. Vigorous, with few suckers. The North $44.00—5 gal. pot: rootstock. 20’h Star cherry is one of its parents. 6’h by 3’w F004 Empire ß—An all-purpose apple, bright red with F016 Roxbury Russet —Possibly the first North F029 Crimson Passion ◊—Mid-season fruit with a hints of green. Flesh is creamy white, firm, and American-bred apple variety, dating from the high sugar content. No suckers. 7–8’h slightly tart. Pink and white flowers in spring, 1600s. This medium-sized, yellowish green rus- F030 Juliet ◊—Full-sized cherries with a high sugar fruit September and October. A 1945 cross set apple is a favorite of cider and pie makers. content that make them the best dwarf cherry for between McIntosh and Red Delicious. EMLA 111 EMLA 106 rootstock. 20’h fresh eating. Few suckers. 5–8’h rootstock. 16–20’h by 14’w Apricot flowers F005 Fireside —A big, sweet, firm apple with complex $79.00—7 gal. pot: F031 Cherry, Nanking Prunus tomentosa Combo Espaliered —Three-tier espaliered tree flavor. Fruit, ripening in October, is green with scar- F017 Pink buds open to white flowers producing tart, half- with each branch a different variety, so six vari- let stripes, known for long keeping, and unusually inch dark red fruit. Used as a smaller substitute for pie eties in all. Varieties are labeled, but differ from aromatic. A 1943 U of M introduction. EMLA 111 cherries. Two plants needed for pollenization. A dense pot to pot, so pick your favorite. All varieties are rootstock. 16–20’h by 14’w shrub, also known as Korean cherry, Chinese dwarf northern-hardy and pollenize each other. F006 Pink Lady —Late-season apple with medium- cherry, or Hansen’s bush cherry. 6–10’h ÍÇ ROOTSTOCKS Espaliered trees (trained to grow on a two- sized sweet-tart fruit with white flesh. Originally $15.00—1.5 gal. pot from Australia, also known as Cripps Pink. dimensional structure) are excellent for smaller Why are apples grafted gardens and are likely to increase fruit produc- Cherry, Pie Prunus Semidwarf rootstock. 12–20’h onto rootstocks? tion. EMLA 111 rootstock. Height depends on Beautiful spring blossoms, followed by tart, full-size $59.00—2 gal. pot: training. 12–18’h cherries. Excellent summer food used by over 80 ÍΩÇ An apple tree grown from F007 Brown Snout ◊—Traditional English bitter- species of wildlife. Self-fertile. Apricot Prunus Moongold ◊ seed will not have the sweet cider apple that flowers late and avoids late F018 $32.00—3 gal. pot: same traits as the parent frosts. Produces a sweet, slightly astringent juice In April, pink buds open to fragrant white flowers, F032 Sweet Cherry Pie P. ‘Eubank’ ◊—Sweeter than and makes a mild to medium bittersweet cider. producing a heavy crop of early-ripening fruit. Yellow other pie cherries. Large red fruits make exception- tree, so desirable varieties Small green-yellow fruits with brown russeting 2” fruits are sweet with some acidity, good for eating al pies and preserves. Firm flesh that is not mushy must be propagated from fresh and for preserves. Yellow fall foliage. Introduced on the underside. Self-fertile, so one tree will when cooked. Bred in River Falls, Wisconsin, by cuttings. Grafting the provide fruit. Polish 18 rootstock. 10–15’h by the U of M. Requires another apricot cultivar for orchardist Bill Eubank. 15’h by 12’w pollenizing. Sungold is recommended. Best in a north- cutting onto selected $59.00—5 gal. pot: or east-facing location to prevent early flowering and $46.00—5 gal. pot: rootstocks allows us to F008 Ashmead’s Kernel —An English apple variety frost damage. 10–15’h ÍΩÇ $25.00—2 gal. pot F033 Montmorency P. cerasus—Valued as the best pie control the size of the cherry. Heavy harvest in late July; one local gar- from the 1700s. Golden yellow with a unique tree, which is good for F019 Blackberry, Dwarf Red dener reports up to nine gallons of fruit. pear flavor. Good for fresh eating and for cider. urban gardeners. EMLA 106 rootstock. 20’h Rubus pubescens Protected location recommended. 15–20’h by F009 Bulmer’s Norman ◊—This bittersweet cider This trailing berry makes a great ground cover for any 10–20’w Standard—Heights F034 North Star P. cerasus—Very hardy and very pro- apple produces fast-fermenting cider with hard, moist woodland area. The thornless stems develop up to 30’ bitter tannins. A conical chartreuse fruit that pro- decorative white flowers followed by small tart berries. ductive U of M introduction. Great for cooking duces good quantities of sweet but astringent It is not a heavy producer, but the berries are well and freezing. Ripens in July. Semi-dwarf. 12–14’h EMLA 111—Semidwarf, juice. Brought to England from Normandy by H.P. worth the work to pick. Seed from St. Louis County, Cherry, Sweet Prunus avium up to 20’ Bulmer & Co. in the early 1900s. EMLA 106 Minn. 6–12”h Í∏Ω∫Ç˝˜ $7.00—4” pot Less hardy than pie cherries, these sweet cherries will Geneva 16—Dwarf, rootstock. 20’h Blueberry Vaccinium do better with protection from afternoon sun in the Ellis Bitter ◊ß—Medium bittersweet cider up to 10’. F010 winter as well as the northwest wind. All require anoth- apple from Devon, England, with low levels of Popular for their fruit, compact size, and brilliant fall er sweet cherry variety nearby for pollenization. Í G11—Semidwarf, malic acid and moderate tannins, producing soft, colors of orange and red. White to light pink flowers. up to 20’ astringent cider, but best blended for fuller body. Plants grow slowly, and will have more robust yields in $18.00—1 gal. pot: Conical, red-striped fruits tend to drop as they future years if flower buds are removed the first year. F035 Hudson—Introduced in 1935, this oldy but goody G41—Dwarf, These are self-pollenizing unless noted otherwise, but ripen; they should be pressed soon after harvest- bears firm, sweet dark red fruits that are quite up to 10’ ing. Polish 18 rootstock. 10–15’h will get larger fruit if a different variety is nearby for crack-resistant. It ripens in late July or later, F011 Golden Russet—One of the best-flavored of the cross-pollination. Must have acid soil. Fruit season is extending the cherry harvest for two weeks M26—Semidwarf, American apples, introduced in New York in late June to August. Yields will start low, but increase ormore. Krymsk 7 rootstock. 10–16’h up to 15’ ÍΩ∫Ç 1845. Sweet, medium-sized, late-season fruit over the first five years. F036 Kristin—Almost 1” glossy dark purple fruit with EMLA 106—Semidwarf, holds its shape well in cooking, tastes great fresh, $12.00—1 gal. pot: aromatic, meaty red flesh. Excellent taste. Tested and is a favorite for cider. EMLA 106 rootstock. F020 Chippewa—A 1996 U of M introduction. A good for cold-hardiness in Norway and Montana. up to 20’ Ripens in mid-July. Requires another cherry tree 20’h plant for the home gardener with large dark blue Polish 18—Semidwarf, F012 Haralson—Class of ’22 graduate of the University fruits, mid-season, and good blueberry flavor. to set fruit. On Krymsk 7 rootstock. 10–16’h ◊ up to 15’ of Minnesota eager for work in northern climates. ★★★★ 3–4’h F037 White Gold —Heavy yields of red-blushed Distinctive tart flavor, very crisp and juicy. EMLA F021 Northblue —Introduced 1983. Mid-season dark yellow sweet cherries. Covered with white Ranetka Crab— 106 rootstock. 20’h blue fruit, large and attractive with good flavor. blooms in spring, then orange and red foliage in Semistandard, ★★★★ 2–3’h the fall. Self-fertile and a good pollenizer for other sweet cherries. Krymsk 7 rootstock. 22–27’ 10–16’h 44 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

We accept cash, checks, Amex, Fruit Visa, MasterCard, & Discover About those Currant Ribes rubrum F052 Hazelnut, American F065 Pawpaw Asimina triloba stars… White flowers followed by fruits in clusters by mid- Corylus americana Large tropical leaves and purple blossoms give way to Throughout this section, summer. The fruit is good for jellies, wines, and pre- A rounded shrub with half-inch edible nuts, two to fruit that has given this tree its other common name: you will notice trees and serves. For the most fruit production, remove any four in a cluster. Useful among other shrubs and in poor man’s banana. Sweet, custard-like flavor. shrubs that are marked stems that are more than four years old. These vari- naturalistic settings; suckers from the roots to form Excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Requires with four or five stars eties are self-fruitful and resistant to white pine blister thickets. Excellent for wildlife. Jackson County, Minn., two trees for fruit production. Trial in Minnesota; let Í∏Ω∫Ç ÍÇ (★★★★★). These plants rust. source. 6–8’h Í∏ıǘ $11.00—1 gal. pot us know how yours does. 15–30’h by 5–15’w have been noted as par- $16.00—1 gal. pot $14.00—1 gal. pot: Honeyberry Lonicera caerulea var. edulis ticularly suitable by F038 Ben Sarek—Compact, with large dark purple to Peach Prunus amygdalus From Japan and Russia via Saskatchewan, these honey- Lonnee, Rose, Selinger, black fruit. Very high yields. 3’h Yes, these are edible, freestone peaches. Fragrant pink suckles have sweet-tart fruit. White blooms in the and Whitman in the F039 Red Lake—Vigorous plant that breaks dormancy to red-purple flowers in early spring. Best in a north- spring turn into long blue berries in June that are ideal 2011 edition of Growing early. Dark red fruits will ripen earlier with addi- or east-facing location to prevent early blooms and for fresh eating or in any dessert. Easily harvested and Shrubs and Small Trees in tional moisture. 4’h frost damage. Self-fertile. Syn. P. persica. ÍΩÇ Cold Climates as one of low maintenance, accepting a wide range of soils. $15.00—1.5 gal. pot: $36.00—2 gal. pot: the very best plants avail- Requires two varieties for better pollenization. Í∏Ç F040 White Imperial ◊—Light pink translucent F066 PF Lucky 13 Flamin’ Fury ◊—Medium to able on the market. $14.00—1 gal. pot: berries are known for their good flavor. Fruit large fruits are firm, sweet, and juicy with a scar- —Large soft blue fruit, considered among produces best on stems that are 2–3 years old. F053 Borealis let blush over the yellow skin. Fruit continues to the tastiest varieties. 4–5’h 3–4’h by 4–6’w grow in size if left on the tree for up to 10 days F054 Honeybee—Excellent pollenizer. Fast-growing, after it seems ripe. 10–12’h F042 Fig, Chicago Hardy Ficus carica productive, and starts fruiting at an early age. $45.00—5 gal. pot: Despite its name, this fig can’t be considered hardy Holds its fruit on the bush longer than most vari- F067 Contender—Sweet yellow-fleshed fruits in late here, though it may be worth trying with heroic pro- eties. 4–6’h August. Cold-hardy and its later bloom time tection, such as a giant pile of bagged oak leaves or a F055 Tundra—Firm but tender fruits are large and rate helps avoid late spring frosts. 12–15’h box built around it. Self-fruitful and good for contain- high for flavor, somewhat like a blueberry- F068 Reliance—Medium to large peaches with bright ers. Fruits in late summer until frost. Over-winter in a raspberry. 4–6’h yellow flesh and yellow skin blushed with red. large pot in an attached garage or a root cellar, or bring F056 Huckleberry, Black Ripens in August. 12–15’h by 8–10’w indoors as a houseplant. (Fig trees moved indoors Gaylussacia baccata often lose all their leaves, in which case cut back on F069 Pear, Asian ◊ Tubular white flowers cover this shrub in spring, fol- watering until new leaves sprout.) 10–12’h by 9–10’w Pyrus pyrifolia Tawara Oriental ÍΩ∫Ç $18.00—1.5 gal. pot lowed by edible purplish black berries. Prefers acid soil. Wisconsin source. 1–3’h Í∏Ωǘ Crisp light brown fruits that taste like a cross between Goji Berry Lycium barbarum $9.00—4.5” pot apple and pear. Partially self-fruitful, but more produc- Grow superfruit in your own back yard. With the high- Kiwi, Hardy Actinidia tive if planted near another pear. Upright tree with white blossoms in spring and glossy foliage. 15–18’h est antioxidant values of any fruit, gojis have been Vigorous fruiting vine, not the same as supermarket ∫˙Ç $47.00—5 gal. pot treasured in China for centuries. Good fresh, dried, or kiwi. It’s eaten with the skin on, like a grape. Grows in frozen. Requires staking. Harvest late summer to early any moist but well-drained soil; should not become dry Pear, Semidwarf Pyrus communis fall. Somewhat of a trial plant in Minnesota; protected in hot weather. Do not over-fertilize. For fruit, plant ÍΩÇ ÍÇ White flowers and sweet, juicy fruit. location recommended. 5–7’h one pollenizer (Arctic Beauty) to every three to four $44.00—5 gal. pot: $11.00—5.25” pot: fruiting plants. Twining; needs a trellis or fence, which F070 Summercrisp—A U of M introduction with very F043 Big Lifeberry—Tasty red berries. it will quickly cover. Blooms in April. ÍÇ early harvest in mid-August. Fruits are green with F044 Sweet Lifeberry—Purple flowers and red berries. $9.00—1 quart pot: a red blush and are best eaten or refrigerated Gooseberry Ribes uva-crispa F057 Arctic Beauty A. kolomikta—Pollenizing (non- before they ripen to yellow. Crisp, juicy texture fruiting) plant with white and pink variegated Gooseberries are half-inch to 1” round fruits with a fla- and sweet, mild flavor, they keep up to six weeks leaves, often used as a screen or shade vine vor all their own, often used in desserts. White blos- in the fridge. Requires another pear tree variety because of its dense cover. One pollenizer can soms in spring. Lobed foliage turns red in fall. Attracts for pollenization; it is a good pollenizer for other cover several nearby fruiting kiwi vines. 12’h birds and butterflies. Self- fruitful. ÍΩ∫Ç pear varieties. ★★★★ 12–18’h F058 Krupnoplodnay A. kolomikta—Fruiting plant. $47.00—5 gal. pot: $14.00—1 gal. pot: Pink and white variegation after several seasons. F045 Hinnomaki Red—Sweet-tart red fruit in summer. Needs a pollenizer nearby to produce fruit. 10’h F071 Luscious—This small, bright yellow dessert pear 3–5’h F059 Red Beauty A. kolomikta—Fruiting variety. is juicy and sweet with a firm, melting texture. F046 Jeanne—A new dark-red Foliage turns a lovely red in autumn. Fall color Red fall foliage. Most productive with a different dessert berry. Late-ripening and yield best with more sun. Low maintenance. pear tree, such as Parker, in the neighborhood for with high yields (about 3 15–20’h cross-pollenization. Pollen-sterile, so it cannot be used to pollenize a second pear tree. Resistant to pounds per plant). Highly $18.50—1.5 gal. pot: resistant to white pine blis- fire blight. SDSU introduction. 6–12’h F060 Issai A. arguta—Smooth-skinned fruit. Unlike the ter rust. Very few of the F072 Parker—A U of M introduction with bronzy varieties above, it does not require a pollenizer. pesky spines. 4–5’h yellow or red fruit, August–September harvest, 25’h by 10’w F047 Pixwell—Pinkish fruit in and purple-burgundy fall foliage. Most productive summer. Virtually thorn- Lingonberry with a different pear tree in the neighborhood for cross- pollenization. 18’h by 15’w less. 3–5’h by 3’w Vaccinium vitis-idaea Grape Vitis This beautiful tiny shrub has reddish new Plum Prunus leaves the size of mouse ears that turn ÍΩÇ Vigorous vines are great for cov- Hardy and great for fresh eating or cooking. glossy green. Clusters of bell-shaped white ering fences, but most benefit $45.00—5 gal. pot: to pinkish flowers bloom in May and are from pruning for best fruit pro- F073 Stanley P. domestica—Early September fruits with followed by tart red berries in July that can be duction. Bunches of fragrant blue skin and pale yellow flesh. The sweet, dry used for the famous lingonberry preserve or greenish flowers in spring. flesh makes it ideal for preserves and drying. Self- syrup. A circumpolar species, native to north- Grapes mature from August into fruitful. 20–25’h ern North America, Europe and Asia. Shallow- September. Self-fruitful. Climbs F074 Toka—Richly flavored, exceptionally hardy selec- rooted. Good planted in acidic soil with by tendrils. ÍΩÇ tion from South Dakota. Self-fruitful and one of blueberries, rhododendrons, or azaleas. Two varieties $13.00—4.5” pot: Í∏∫Ç˝ the best pollenizers for other plums. Blooms in Gooseberries needed for fruit. F048 Marquette ß—Dark purple May, fruit ripens mid-August to early September. $8.00—4.5” pot: fruits, developed by the U of 15–20’h by 10–12’w ß—Small berries with about one M’s cold-hardy grape program. Very good for F061 Red Pearl $59.00—5 gal. pot: pound of fruit per plant. 14–18”h wine and juice. 20’h F075 BlackIce—Cross between a cherry-plum and a F062 Red Sunset ß—Vigorous with medium to large Japanese dessert plum, resulting in 2” purple- $18.00—1.5 gal. pot: berries. 8–15”h Watch for black fruits. Superior winter hardiness and early F049 Frontenac—The most widely planted red wine F063 Regal ß—Medium to large berries. 8–15”h grape in Minnesota since its 1996 U of M intro- ripening (two to four weeks before others). the birdie! duction. Blue-black fruit with colored pulp. Cold Requires a pollenizer, such as Toka. ★★★★★ hardy and a heavy producer. Matures early 12–20’h October. 10–20’h F076 Plum, Wild Prunus americana F050 King of the North—Very hardy dark purple Thank you, Master Gardeners, White flowers in May followed by red or yellow edible seeded table and wine grape. Late-ripening. fruit. Long thorns that can be used as needles. Hardy Recommended as the one variety for both a good for volunteering at the sale! and drought-resistant. Excellent for wildlife. Jackson ı table grape and a red Concord style wine. Sweet, County, Minn., source. 15–20’h ÍΩıǘ tasty light red juice; the fresh fruit is a bit tart, Master Gardeners will be on hand $11.00—1 gal. pot but said to make the best jelly. 10–20’h throughout the sale to answer F051 Swenson’s Red—Large, extra sweet grape with a questions (located near Plants marked crisp but tender texture. Developed at the U of M in 1978. 5–6’h the central stairway). with the bird icon are best for Many are from Ramsey County: providing food to www.co.ramsey.mn.us/mastergardener birds in spring when other foods To find your local Master Gardener are in low supply. program: www.extension.umn.edu/offices www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 45

The widths of fruit trees and shrubs are similar Fruit to their heights unless noted otherwise. Raspberry Rubus Rhubarb continued Strawberry continued Key Upright, self-fruitful, thorny shrubs that don’t require $13.00—1 gal. pot: $3.50—4 plants in a pack: Í Full sun staking or support. Clusters of five-petaled white F087 Chipman’s Canada Red —Bright red stalks that F094 Honeoye ß—June-bearing. One big crop, better ∏ Part sun/part shade flowers with yellow anthers give way to raspberries of do not fade when cooked. One of the sweetest for canning. 6–10”h by 24”w Ó Shade excellent eating quality. Red raspberries spread by varieties of red rhubarb. 30–42”h by 36–48”w F095 Ozark Beauty ß—Everbearing; unusually vigor- suckering underground; black raspberries spread when ous plants with thick foliage and deep roots. Ω Good for bees the tips reach the ground to make a new plant. Note: Seaberry Hippophae rhamnoides 6–10”h by 24”w black raspberries should not be planted near any other Grown all over the world as a perennial fruit crop ı Bird food source $4.00—2.5” pot: color of raspberries nor near blackberries. ÍΩ∫Ç because the nearly half-inch orange fruits in late sum- ∫ Butterfly-friendly —Very large, firm fruit with high sugar mer and fall are loaded with vitamins C, A, and E and F096 Albion ˙ $6.00—4.5” pot: content throughout the summer. Everbearing Hummingbird-friendly taste like a blend of orange and passionfruit. The F077 Black Jewel—Large, glossy black berries form on with white blossoms. Developed in 2006 at branches with narrow silvery leaves are used for flower old canes and ripen in late June. 5–7’h U.C. Davis. 12”h by 24–36”w Ø ç Attractive foliage F078 Heritage ß—The number-one fall variety. arrangements. Likes poor, sandy soil. Has sharp Ç $5.00—3.5” pot: Culinary Medium-sized red berries. The main crop ripens thorns, so keep it pruned for easier harvesting by hand. ß—The straw - ´ Edible flowers in early September, plus a small July crop (consid- Requires both fruiting and pollenizing plants to get F098 White Pineberry, Wonderful ÍÇ berry that tastes like a pineapple. Small to ˝ ered everbearing). Vigorous and hardy. 5–6’h fruit. Spreads aggressively. Ground cover $24.00—2 gal. pot: medium white fruit covered with red “seeds,”  Medicinal $13.00—1 gal. pot: aromatic and flavorful. 8–12”h by 10–18”w ˜ F079 Anne—Hands-down the best-tasting yellow F088 Askola— German fruiting variety that blooms in Minnesota native $5.00—6 plants in a pack: raspberry and also highly productive. Extra-large April or May. Abundant deep orange berries ripen ‰ Rock garden ß—Large, glossy bright red fruits with berries ripen from late August through October. in fall. Harvest two to three years after planting. F099 Jewel good firmness and flavor. Summer-bearing, very Few thorns. Benefits from spring pruning for 10–12’h by 12–26’w † Cold-sensitive: productive. 6–10”h by 24”w summer fruit, or a complete cutback for fall fruit. F089 Pollmix—This pollenizer with an early flowering keep above 40°F ß—Fragrant, good-sized berries, sweet 4–5’h by 4–5’w time pairs well with Askola, pollenizing up to six F100 Tristar ¥ and flavorful. Produces continuous crops from Toxic to humans F080 Autumn Bliss—Large berries, dark red with mild of them with wind-blown pollen. Inconspicuous June through October, even in hot conditions. ß Saturday restock flavor. Prolific, with fruit from late August until green-brown flowers in April and May. 7–10’h Excellent fresh or for freezing. Resistant to killing frost. Extra-hardy. Easy maintenance. It ß F090 Serviceberry, Saskatoon powdery mildew and leaf scorch. 6–8”h by 24”w fruits on new wood so can be cut to the ground Amelanchier alnifolia every year. Good for fresh eating, preserves, and White flowers in early spring give way to showy, edible Strawberry, Alpine Fragaria vesca desserts. 4–5’h berries in summer and then brilliant fall color. This Numerous small, slender berries. Fragrant and tasty, F081 Boyne—Large berries in summer. Vigorous and multi-stemmed shrub can be trained into a small tree. summer to fall. Likes part shade and regular water. sturdy, productive and extremely hardy. A 1960 Extremely cold-hardy, drought-tolerant, and not picky Nice along paths, and good in containers, too (plant introduction from Morden, Manitoba. 4–5’h about soil condition. Fruits are important to wildlife. A the entire container in the ground in fall). The species F082 Killarney—Vigorous, cold-tolerant, summer- xeriscape plant. Serviceberries are native, fruit-bearing is a plant native in Minnesota. Runnerless, but may bearing raspberry developed in Manitoba. shrubs. Eastern North Dakota wild source. 20’h by reseed somewhat. Í∏Ç˝‰ Medium-sized red fruit with good eating and 10’w Í∏ǘ $12.00—5.25” pot freezing quality. Sibling variety to Boyne. 3–4’h $3.00—2.5” pot: F083 Pequot Black—Black raspberries for the North. Strawberry Fragaria x ananassa F101 Variegata —Attractive cream and green foliage on Developed by Jim Fruth of Pequot Lakes, Minn. a finely textured, spreading ground cover with Lovely perennial fruits that are easy to grow. They pre- scented white flowers. Requires a consistently Fruiting season is about three weeks long in July. fer sandy soil, but can be grown almost anywhere. Berries are firm and medium-sized. 4–5’h ÍΩÇ moist but not too wet spot and does best in light Spread by runners. Self-fertile. shade. Occasional fruits. 6”h by 12–15”w $16.00—1.5 gal. pot: $2.00—2.5” pot: $3.00—3.5” pot: F084 Latham Red—Large, firm red berries late June to F091 Tristan ß—Rosy red flowers and an abundance mid-July. Burgundy fall foliage for landscape F103 Yellow Wonder—Many prefer this white berry of aromatic sweet berries. Everbearing. Few to no with yellow seeds over traditional red strawber- interest. Very productive and cold-hardy, runners make this a great choice to grow in a pot developed in Minnesota in 1920. 4–6’h ries. Considered sweeter, too. And birds ignore or as edging along a path where you can easily them totally. 6–8”h by 12–15”w Rhubarb find the berries. 6–10”h by 24”w Rheum rhabarbarum $3.50—4 plants in a pack: Great for pies and preserves. Large green leaf blades $3.00—3.5” pot: ß ß F104 Alexandria —Red berries on productive plants. are toxic to humans, while the tart stalks are edible. F092 Gasana —Ornamental everbearing strawberry 10”h by 12–15”w ÍÇ has large pink flowers and tasty fruit at the same time. Good for containers, too. 12”h by 24–36”w $3.00—4” pot: Strawberry Toscana ß—An everbearing strawberry with F085 Victoria ß—Popular, medium-sized stalks with F093 masses of deep pink blossoms. Productive plant pink at the bottom and green at the top. Heavy produces sweet, tender red berries. Also known producer. 30–40”h by 36–48”w as Tuscany. Sister variety to the Gasana strawber- $6.00—1 quart pot: ry. 12”h by 24–36”w F086 Crimson Cherry ß—Bright red leaf stalks are red throughout. Vigorous grower. Also known as Crimson Red and Crimson Wine. See also Unusual and Rare Plants for the CITRUS, JABUTICABA, and LOQUAT, page 20. 30–42”h by 36–48”w More shrubs and trees with edible fruit include BLACK CHERRY, PIN CHERRY, CHOKEBERRY, CHOKECHERRY, HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY, and HARRY LAUDER’S WALKING STICK, pages 47–48. Edibles in Cold Climates BY KENT PETTERSON

s a practicing gardener, it’s reassuring when I open a new commonly be grown by northern gardeners, from asparagus to book and find a first sentence that says “I have been watermelon. In all, 1,700 varieties within 134 specific plant types Agrowing vegetables, berries, and herbs in cold climates for or species are covered in detail. more than half a century.” John Whitman’s new book, Fresh from The book devotes six pages to kale, for instance. A chart lists the Garden, brings his wisdom and lifetime of 55 varieties of this type of Brassica. Paragraphs are experience to the book and it shows. You know you’re devoted to how, when, and where to plant kale, and Whitman, veteran co-writer with local garden- in good hands full details on how to care for, harvest, store, and ing luminaries Jerry Olson, Michael Heger, Mary use kale. Peppers and tomatoes receive the same Maguire Lerman, Nancy Rose, and Don Selinger, when you find treatment, with multi-page charts listing recom- University of Minnesota Press has gone solo on this new book about food for five pages on mended varieties. $49.95 • ISBN 9780816698394 cold climate gardeners. It’s a continuation of the weeding Fresh from the Garden, subtitled “an organic guide,” highly successful Cold Climate Series of books allows for your preference as to heirlooms, cultivars, (referenced throughout the Friends School Plant techniques. and hybrids in the recommended varieties. It is filled John Whitman is doing a work- Sale catalog with its five-star ratings ★★★★★). with helpful color photos taken by the author. shop on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Fresh from the Garden is a large book of 514 well-organized pages. Without a doubt, Whitman has poured into this book a lot for in the Garden Fair outside the It begins with technique—where to place the garden, propagation gardeners that will inspire and inform them as they seek food Grandstand. (See page 5.) of plants, problem solving, harvesting, culinary uses, and the tools that’s fresh from their garden. of the trade. You know you’re in good hands when you find five Kent Petterson is the proprieter of Terrace Horticultural Books in St. Paul. He will also be signing books pages on weeding techniques. www.terracehorticulturalbooks.com. He will have copies of John Whitman’s indoors at the Terrace Next comes an extensive look at all the food plants that can Fresh from the Garden at his booth inside the Friends School Plant Sale. Horticultural Books booth. 46 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

We accept cash, checks, Amex, Shrubs and Trees Visa, MasterCard, & Discover About those See Fruit, page 43, for a note about Arborvitae continued Bayberry Myrica pensylvanica stars… $21.00—3 gal. pot (continued): Great for texture and fragrant foliage in the garden. Throughout this section, the hardiness of shrubs and trees. S018 Skybound—Columnar, slow-growing variety with The bark and wax have been used medicinally, and the- you will notice trees and dense dark green foliage can be used for a foun- leaves are used in potpourri. Native to the northeast- shrubs that are marked dation planting, hedge, or screen. Minimal prun- ern U.S. One pollenizing plant can fertilize multiple with four or five stars S001 Abelia, Fragrant Abelia mosanensis ing. 15–18’h by 3–5’w fruiting plants. Tolerates poor and wet soils. Forms colonies in optimal conditions. 8’h Í∏ıÂ¥ (★★★★★). These plants From Latvia, this hardy deciduous shrub has pink flow- $29.00—2 gal. pot: have been noted as par- ers with fragrance better than a lilac, late May through S019 Fire Chief—Crackling red spring foliage mellows $10.00—1 gal. pot: ticularly suitable by mid-June. Glossy summer foliage turns orange-red in to orange as the season goes on, adding year- S036 Fruiting—The wax covering the plentiful gray-sil- Lonnee, Rose, Selinger, fall. Also known as white cedar. 5–6’h Í∏ round color to your landscape. 4’h ver berries is used to make aromatic, smokeless and Whitman in the $9.00—1 quart pot S020a Mr. Bowling Ball—Small rounded shrub with candles. The fruit persists into winter. 2011 edition of Growing Almond, Dwarf Russian S002 dense, lacy foliage soft to the touch. Slow grow- $12.00—1 gal. pot: Shrubs and Small Trees in Prunus tenella ing. Best in a protected site. 2–3’h Cold Climates as one of S037 Pollenizing—Small, chubby yellow-green catkins Showy masses of rosy pink to white blooms in early pollenize the flowers of the fruiting variety. the very best plants avail- spring. Scarlet foliage in fall. Excellent hedge that S20b Arborvitae, Weeping Threadleaf able on the market. attracts bees, butterflies, and birds. 4–6’h ÍΩ∫¥ Thuja occidentalis Filiformis S038 Beauty Bush $24.00—2 gal. pot Airy, mounding shrub, eventually an upright tree with Kolkwitzia Dream Catcher S003 Amur Maackia ◊ a weeping habit. Tufts of thin, pendulous twigs droop Spectacular soft pink flowers in spring and foliage that Maackia amurensis amurensis toward the ground. This selection of the Minnesota changes through the year. The young leaves emerge native white cedar has lost interest in standing tall. Compound leaves emerge silvery, then turn green. orange-copper, then change through gold to lime green Tolerates clay soil and air pollution. Slow to grow, can Fragrant, upright white flowers in early summer are in summer, then gold and orange for fall. Requires fil- be staked to encourage vertical growth. 7–8’h by 3–4’w ∏ç followed by flat seed pods. Attractive, rounded canopy. tered to partial shade. 6–9’h $9.00—5.25” pot Í∏‰¥ $25.00—3 gal. pot Coppery exfoliating bark once mature. Drought-toler- S039 Bladdernut, American ◊ ant; native to China and Korea. A member of the pea See also ARBORVITAE, MINIATURE, page 10 Staphylea trifolia family, it supports nitrogen-fixing bacteria on its roots. ◊ Tough and useful as an urban street tree. 20–30’h Í∏ S021 Azalea, Exbury White, drooping, bell-shaped flower clusters in spring $10.00—3.5” deep pot Rhododendron Fireball that become inflated, egg-shaped seed capsules, per- sisting into winter. Seeds can be collected in the fall S004 Appalachian Tea ◊ Flame red and orange flowers in late spring. Leaves and eaten raw or cooked. Capsules are attractive in Viburnum cassinoides Lil’ Ditty emerge bronze before turning glossy green. Azaleas bred in the early 20th century for brilliant flower col- dried arrangements. Great for a moist, shady area, pro- Diminutive shrub with puffball flower clusters in ors. Long grown in southern Minnesota but not widely viding protective cover for wildlife. Suckering clumps cream to white, fragrant in late spring. 1–2’h available in recent years. Deciduous. Acidic soil. 3–5’h can form colonies. Good for rain gardens. Wright $11.00—5.25” pot ∏Ó∫ǘ by 2–3’w Í $33.00—2 gal. pot County, Minn., source. 10–15’h Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis $10.00—3.5” deep pot Wonderful evergreens for the landscape, tolerant of S022 Azalea, Korean ◊ S040 Blue Beech Carpinus caroliniana clay soil and air pollution. Protect from deer and rab- Rhododendron yedoense Compacta The catkins and fruits look a little like dangling bits in winter. The species is a native plant in Densely covered with rose-purple 2” flowers in May. Japanese pagodas—first green, then becoming yellow- Minnesota. Í∏¥ Orange-red fall color. Deciduous. Prefers acidic soil ish brown as they mature into clusters of three-winged $4.00—4” pot: with good drainage, or even a raised planting position. nutlets. Corrugated blue-green leaves with serrated ∏∫˙ S005 Teddy—A lovable, huggable, globe-shaped plant 3–6’h by 6–12’w $7.00—4” deep pot edges change to red, scarlet, and orange in fall. The smooth greenish gray trunk becomes fluted with age that has become very popular. The foliage is soft Azalea, Lights Rhododendron and bluish green but will turn bronze with the and seems to have muscles. This great native tree onset of winter. 2–3’h by 3–4’w ‰ Spring flowers. These hardy hybrid azaleas are a grows well in heavy soil and lower light conditions. Its breakthrough series developed at the University of hard, heavy wood is used for tool handles, mallets, Arborvitae $6.00—1 quart pot: Minnesota. The flower buds are hardy to –35°F. ß walking sticks, and golf clubs. Tolerant of most soils. S006 Linesville —A dwarf mounded globe with sage Deciduous. Acidic soil. Í∏Ω∫¥ 20–35’h Í∏Ó˜ $10.00—3.5” deep pot green foliage. Tight and compact shrub that keeps $15.00—1 gal. pot: its shape without pruning. Makes a great ◊ S041 Boxwood container plant. 1’h S023 Electric Lights Double Pink —Pink doubles Wedding Ring with an orange throat. A 2015 introduction. Buxus microphylla S007 Techny—Broadly based pyramidal form with A ring of gold surrounds each leaf of the glossy foliage dense foliage that maintains very dark green col- 6–7’h by 4–5’w S024 Electric Lights Red ◊—Fragrant, showy on this compact boxwood. An excellent addition to oring all year. Excellent for medium to tall hedges ˙ formal gardens or as a year-round accent plant. This is or screens. Resistant to winter burn. 20’h by 10’w bright red flowers. A 2015 introduction. 4–5’h Watch for S025 Mandarin Lights—Bright orange-red, lightly the shrub you see trimmed to flat-edged hedges in $8.00—4” deep pot: scented flowers. 4–5’h formal gardens and labyrinths. Can be kept much ◊ S008 Thin Man —Fast-growing and narrow, use S026 Northern Lights—The first of the U of M’s hardy smaller by pruning. Best sited in winter shade to avoid Í∏¥ the birdie! one as an accent or several as a screen. Holds its azalea hybrids blooms coral pink in early spring. winterburn. 1–3’h $11.00—5.25” pot green color well in the winter. 30–40’h by 3–4’w Slight fragrance. 8’h S042 Bridal Wreath Spirea x vanhoutii $11.00—5.25” pot: S027 Rosy Lights—Extra-fragrant dark pink flowers Cascades of double white flowers in mid-spring, cover- with rose red contrasts. 4’h S009 North Pole—Columnar with dark green winter ing the entire plant. Small, toothed leaves turn yellow S028 Tri-Lights—Trumpet-shaped flowers, shading foliage, resistant to burn. Excellent landscape to orange in fall. If necessary, prune after flowering, as from pink to white with yellow throats. Blooms ı plant for narrow spaces or as an accent. This next year’s buds set soon after flowering. An old-fash- May through June. ★★★★ 4–5’h selection originated at North Star Nursery ioned northern garden classic that blooms at Memorial in Faribault, Minn. 10–15’h by 4–5’w $33.00—2 gal. pot: Day. 6–8’h ÍΩ∫ $19.00—2 gal. pot $13.00—1 gal. pot: S029 Golden Lights—Dazzling gold-apricot flowers. S010 Little Elfie—A uniform, slow-growing dwarf ★★★★ 4–6’h S043 Bush Honeysuckle Plants marked Diervilla rivularis Kodiak Orange globe arborvitae that doesn’t require shearing. Azalea, Weston Rhododendron with the bird icon Bright green, very dense foliage. Good hardiness Bold, glowing orange foliage in fall. The leaves in are best for with rarely any winter damage. Selected at the Spreading and shorter than most azaleas. Fragrant, summer are glossy green with splashes of orange and early-summer, funnel-shaped flowers are very late for providing food to long-gone Jewell Nursery in Lake City, Minn. 2– the early summer flowers are bright yellow. Excellent for 2.5’h an azalea. Deciduous foliage is twisted, slightly glossy, massing and erosion control because it colonizes, toler- birds in spring ∏¥∫˙ S011 Sunkist—Pyramidal to conical shape with exqui- and becomes bronzy in summer. Acidic soil. ating most soils. Best leaf color in sun. 3–4’h Í∏Ω∫ when other foods site year-round color: dense, flattened sprays of $6.00—2.5” pot: $11.00—5.25” pot are in low supply. lemon-yellow in spring, turning orange-yellow in S031 Weston’s Garden Party ◊—Pink July blooms winter. 10–20’h by 6–8’w with long, arching stamens. 6–10’h by 5–8’w S032 Weston’s Innocence—White flowers in June. $15.00—2 gal. pot: What’s all this about suckering? S012 DeGroot’s Spire—Narrow spire with twisted Burgundy-red fall foliage, often with yellow ribs. foliage. Can be used in a container. 7’h ★★★★★ 3–4’h Some shrubs spread sideways by sending S033 Weston’s Lollipop—Pink flowers with pale yel- S013 Golden Globe—A dwarf with dense “ever-gold” out new shoots from underground. foliage in flat sprays and a rounded form. Good low flares in June and July. Red-orange fall specimen or accent plant. May be planted along foliage. ★★★★ 4–6’h Sometimes that’s a good thing, sometimes walks, as a foundation plant, or as a small hedge. $7.00—4” deep pot: bad, depending on your garden. 3’h S034 Weston’s Lemon Drop ◊—Dark peach buds S014 Sherwood Moss—Dense and irregularly conical. open to pale yellow flowers in July. Slight lemony More info: www.tinyurl.com/jzlbx55 Grows up to a foot per year. Bronzy in winter. fragrance and long bloom time. Dark pink-red 4–6’h foliage in fall. 6–10’h by 5–9’w S015 Tiny Tim—Delicate, fan-shaped foliage is densely $33.00—2 gal. pot: packed into a perfect little mound. Will reach S035a Weston’s Millennium— about 15” at 10 years. Turns bronzy in winter. Slender red flowers with 3–4’h wavy edges. ★★★★ 4’h —Upright and pyramidal. Foliage S016 Yellow Ribbon S035b Weston’s Popsicle— EVERGREEN SHAPES is gold in fall and almost orange in winter. 8–10’h Pink flowers with orange by 2–3’w flares in June. Burgundy $21.00—3 gal. pot: fall foliage. ★★★★ 4–6’h S017 Compact Pyramidal—Narrow variety, more cone than pyramid, with dense, upward-growing Chokeberry branches. 6–10’h by 2–3’w Pyramidal Conical Columnar Globe Creeping www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 47

Shrub and tree widths are similar to their heights Shrubs and Trees unless noted otherwise. S044 Button Bush S060 Cinquefoil, Shrubby Dogwood, Red Twig Cornus sericea Key Cephalanthus occidentalis Sugar Shack Potentilla fruticosa McKay’s White A northern classic, great for winter interest with its red Í Full sun Long prized as a Minnesota native shrub, this down- Compact ball-shaped shrub with creamy white flowers branches. Youngest twigs are the most red, so pruning ∏ Part sun/part shade sized version is perfect for your garden. Fragrant white from June until fall. Cultivar of a Minnesota native branches larger than your thumb in March will keep Ó Shade flowers like miniature Sputniks, glossy red foliage, and shrub selected in Canada. Fine, ferny foliage. Easy winter color vibrant. The species is a native plant in colorful fruit make this plant shine from spring to fall. maintenance. Deer-resistant. 24”h Í Minnesota. Syn. C. stolonifera Í∏Ó Ω Attractive to bees Attractive landscape plant with honey-scented flowers. $9.00—4.5” pot $9.00—4” deep pot: Í∏Ω ı Bird food source 3–4’h $11.00—5.25” pot S061 Crabapple Malus Prairiefire S074 Pucker Up! ◊—Unusual quilted leaves, white ∫ Butterfly-friendly Cardinal Bush Weigela Crimson buds open to half-inch purple-red flowers in flowers in late spring, dark blue berries, and bur- May. Dark red bark. Bright orange fall color and gundy leaves in the fall. Red stems all year. ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Spreading shrub grown for its funnel-shaped flowers cone-shaped, half-inch red fruit, favored by songbirds. 3–4’h ç that attract hummingbirds. Í∏Ω∫˙ Fruit persists through winter. Dense, rounded shape. $11.00—5.25” pot: ç Attractive foliage $3.00—4” pot: Ωıǘ 20’h $48.00—5 gal. pot S075 Arctic Fire ◊—Compact with all-season inter- Ç Culinary S045 Rumba W. florida ß—Ruby red flowers that have ß est. Clusters of small white flowers in spring, fol- ´ Edible flowers a yellow throat. Blooms from June through S062 Cranberry, American Highbush lowed by burgundy berries in summer, red leaves ˝ September. 3–4’h Viburnum trilobum Ground cover in fall, and intensely red twigs in winter. 3–4’h  $9.00—1 quart pot: White flower clusters in spring. Red berries persist ß Medicinal S076 Wild Red Twig Dogwood —White flowers ˜ S046 April Snow W. praecox ◊—Fragrant white into winter. Flowers are good for butterflies, while the and green leaves. Rounded shape. Eastern North Minnesota native selection from seeds collected by Bluebird berries are excellent winter food for wildlife. Central Dakota source. 8–10’h Ω˜¥ ‰ Rock garden Í∏ÓΩ∫˜ Nursery’s founder, Harlan Hamernik, in the Minnesota source. 8–12’h mountains of China. Blooms in spring about two $12.00—5.25” pot S077 Dogwood, Silky † Cold-sensitive: weeks earlier than other cardinal bush varieties. S063 Cypress, Bald Taxodium distichum Cornus obliqua Red Rover keep above 40°F 4–6’h by 3–5’w Deciduous conifer with light green new leaves, turning A compact shrub with striking red foliage in fall, a ¥ Toxic to humans darker green in summer. The signature flat crown of handsome contrast with the blue berries that our bird $11.00—5.25” pot: ß Saturday restock S047 Czechmark Sunny Side Up W. florida ◊— this long-lived deciduous tree is often seen dripping friends appreciate. The red stems for winter color are a with Spanish moss in its native South. Happiest when bonus. The species is a plant native to Minnesota. White flowers with yellow throats. Bred in the ∏Ω∫˙ Czech Republic, and noted for hardiness and it’s knee-deep in mud, but almost any soil will sustain 4–5’h $11.00—5.25” pot extra-large flowers. 3–4.5’h its shallow roots, soft flat leaves (think feathers), Í Elderberry Sambucus W. florida ◊—Flowers fluted trunk, and peeling bark. 50–75’h by 30’w S048 Czechmark Trilogy Excellent foliage plants stand out in the landscape. start out white, flow to pink, and deepen to red, $11.00—1 gal. pot They can be cut to the ground in spring to help all three colors at once on the plant. 3–3.5’h Cypress, False Chamaecyparis improve form, but because the plants bloom on old W. florida ◊—Abundant Strong-growing ferny evergreens. Deer-resistant. Íç S049 Czechmark Twopink wood, pruning in spring will come at the expense of flowers in light and dark pink. 3–3.5’h $5.00—2.5” pot: flowers and fruit. Leaves and stems are poisonous, but W. subsessilis—Wavy dark red leaves S050 Spilled Wine S064 Crippsii C. obtusa ◊—Golden, with good win- not the berries, which are good for wildlife. Deer-resis- complement the hot pink-magenta flowers in ter interest. Loosely conical shape. 8–12’h tant. Í∏ΩÂ¥ spring and fall. 2’h by 3–4’w S051 Wine and Roses W. florida—Dark burgundy- $11.00—5.25” pot: $12.00—5.25” pot: purple foliage and intense rosy pink flowers in S065 Soft Serve—Exceptionally soft, fernlike branches. S078 Black Lace S. nigra—Intense purple-black foliage late spring. Full sun for darkest color. 4–5’h Needles are bright green on top and blue under- is finely lobed, giving it an effect similar to neath. Pyramid shape. 6–10’h by 5–6’w Japanese maple. If you don’t cut it back in spring, Catalpa ß◊ Elderberry S052 $13.00—1 gal. pot: soft pink spring flowers are followed by blackish Aurea Catalpa bignonioides S066 King’s Gold C. pisifera—Mound of golden yellow red fall berries that can be harvested or left on The heart-shaped, tropical-looking 10–12” yellow thread-like foliage cascading to the ground. Great the plant to attract birds and wildlife. Full sun for leaves keep their color for most of the summer. accent plant that holds color well. 4–5’h by 5–7’w best color. Can be pruned back for more formal Clusters of frilly 2” flowers are showy and fragrant in settings. 6–8’h ∫ $34.00—2 gal. pot: late spring. Develops interesting cigar-shaped pods S079 Lemony Lace S. racemosa—Very deeply lobed C. pisifera ◊—Bright yellow, that turn brown in the fall. The last tree to leaf out in S067 Lemon Thread chartreuse leaves with red-tinged new growth. thread-like needles on a shaggy, mounding shrub. spring, and the last to drop its leaves in the fall. 30’h Small white flowers in spring produce red fruit in Peeling, reddish bark when mature. Slow-grow- by 20’w Í∏ $9.00—1 quart pot fall (unless it’s cut back in spring). Looks like a ing, it reaches only 5’ in the first 20 years. Best in trunkless Japanese maple with its airy fine- S053 Cherry, Black Prunus serotina part shade; drought-tolerant. 10–12’h by 8–10’w textured foliage. 3–5’h Pink to white flowers hanging in clusters in spring. S068 Cypress, Russian Edible scarlet to black fruit in June. Crushed leaves S080 Fir, Balsam Abies balsamea Microbiota decussata Northern Pride have a distinct cherry aroma. Yellow to red fall color. A popular Christmas tree, narrowly pyramidal with Fir Jackson County, Minn., source. 50–80’h by 30–60’w Low, dense evergreen. Light green changing to bronze dense crown terminating in a slender spire. The only Í∏Ó˝ Í∏Ωı∫ǘ $11.00—1 gal. pot in winter. Excellent for shade. 1’h by 6’w fir native to the North Woods. Short, soft needles. $29.00—2 gal. pot 40–90’h by 20–30’w Í∏˜¥ $16.00—2 gal. pot S054 Cherry, Pin Prunus pensylvanica S069 Dogwood, Bloodtwig ◊ The abundance of sour red fruit in summer has earned S081 Fir, Korean Abies koreana Silberlocke this small tree the nickname fire cherry, while the Cornus sanguinea Arctic Sun Strongly curved upright needles, new growth with a popularity of the fruit led to the nickname bird cherry. Yellow stems tipped in red provide unique winter bright white underside. Produces steel blue cones. Small white flowers in spring and bright red orange fall interest. Small white flowers in spring, yellow-orange Mounding when young, maturing to a pyramid form. color. Deer-tolerant and fast-growing. 20–40 year leaves in fall. Stunning winter display when coupled Beautiful silvery foliage. 20’h by 5’w Í¥ lifespan. Jackson County, Minn., source. 20–30’h by with red twig dogwood, or used in container arrange- $30.00—2 gal. pot 18–25’w ÍΩ˜ $11.00—1 gal. pot ments. 3–4’h Í∏ $11.00—5.25” pot S055 Cherry, Sargent ◊ S070 Dogwood, Golden Prunus sargentii Spring Wonder Cornus alba aurea Prairie Fire Vase-shaped, cold-hardy selection from Normandale Bright gold leaves in spring, creamy white flowers in Azaleas and College in Bloomington is covered in pink flowers in late spring, chartreuse foliage in summer, blazing red spring. Leaves emerge purple and mature to a shiny foliage in fall, and finally orange-red branches in late Rhododendron dark green. Bark is smooth and red-brown with stripes. fall and winter. White berries. 5–7’h Í∏¥ Rhododendrons From seed gathered in Hokkaido, Japan. $25.00—2 gal. pot Í Within the large genus of Rhododendron, azalea and rhododendron 20–25’h $59.00—4 gal. pot Dogwood, Kesselring S071 refer to two subgroups of shrubs prized for their showy flowers. While Chokeberry, Black Aronia melanocarpa Cornus alba Kesselringii there are differences in flower details between the two subgroups, for White flowers in spring and clustered purple-black fruit Leaves have a purplish tinge. White flowers. Purple- from September through winter. Berries are high in black bark is especially showy in winter. Good for northern gardeners the most important difference is more obvious: antioxidants good for tart juice and jelly. Foliage turns birds. 10’h Í∏ $25.00—2 gal. pot azaleas are deciduous (losing their leaves for winter), while rhododen- brilliant red in fall. Thrives in almost any soil. Í∏ drons are broadleaf evergreens. Dogwood, Pagoda Cornus alternifolia $6.00—4” deep pot: Both subgroups have very shallow roots that tend to dry out quickly, Unique, horizontally layered branching structure, A. melanocarpa elata—Bred in Sweden for S056 Viking which accounts for its common name. Flat 3–4” clus- and need consistently moist, organically rich, acidic, well-drained soil. fruit production. 3–5’h by 5’w Ç ters of small white flowers in spring. Fruit are small Bark or pine needle mulch (2–4”) is recommended to retain moisture. $9.00—4” deep pot: blue-black berries that add considerable color in sum- Above ground, they differ more. Azaleas need full to partial sun to ◊ S057 Low Scape Mound —Neat dwarf habit mer as they mature and are much appreciated by song- flower well, while rhododendrons tolerate somewhat more shade. makes it ideal for mass plantings, stabilizing hill- birds. Best in filtered shade and moist soil, but great sides, or edging. 1–2’h ˝ fall color in sunny spots. Short-lived for a shrub; may During winter the larger-leafed rhododendrons need protection from $12.00—5.25” pot: self-seed. The species is a native plant in Minnesota. winter sun to prevent leaf burn; the smaller-leafed varieties (such as Í∏Ωı¥ S058 Wild Black Chokeberry ß—Ottertail County, PJM) have more tolerance to winter sun. Minn. source 6–8’h by 5’w Ωı˜ $10.00—4” deep pot: Broadly speaking, the bloom sequence of hardy varieties can be S072 Golden Shadows—Iridescent yellow-green S059 Chokecherry ß generally categorized as follows for the Twin Cities area: leaves, broadly edged in yellow. Fragrant flowers. • Early (late April into May): Small-leafed rhododendrons, Prunus viginiana Wild Chokecherry The foliage turns a reddish purple shade in fall. Long clusters of white blossoms are followed by red 10–12’h by 6–8’w ç including PJM, its relatives, and the Korean rhododendrons fruit, ripening to dark black-purple. In spite of the $19.00—2 gal. pot: • Mid (May into June): U of M Lights series and Exbury azaleas and name, the fruit makes excellent jam or syrup. Can be S073 Green leaves—Turns deep burgundy in fall. larger-leaved rhododendrons grown as a dense hedge. Good in most soils. Jackson Source stock from Canada. ★★★★ 15’h ı˜ • Late (June–July): Weston series azalea hybrids County, Minn., source. 20’h by 6’w ÍΩı∫ǘ $12.00—5.25” pot 48 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Shrub and tree widths are similar to their heights Shrubs and Trees unless noted otherwise. About those Forsythia Forsythia S088 Heather, Summer Calluna vulgaris S119 Kerria ◊ stars… The classic spring-blooming shrub with yellow flowers Your choice of varieties with white, pink, purple, or red Kerria japonica Pleniflora Throughout this section, lining arched branches in April. Forsythias are named flowers in late summer. The tiny scale-like foliage also Double gold 2” flowers in May (around lilac time), you will notice trees and for the Scottish botanist William Forsyth, who was the comes in a range of colors. Requires well-drained, reblooming through summer. Prune after flowering, if shrubs that are marked superintendent of Kensington Gardens in London and poor, acidic soil. 2–3’h Í∏¥ $6.00—3.5” pot desired. Toothed, narrow gray-green leaves turn yellow a founder of the Royal Horticultural Society. Easy to with four or five stars Hydrangea see box, below in fall. Informal, arching form. Native to China and (★★★★★). These plants grow, tolerating any pH, clay soil, and air pollution. Japan. Trial in our zone. Deer-resistant.4–5’h by 8–9’w have been noted as par- Drought-tolerant once established and seldom needs S113 Juniper, Daub’s Frosted ∏ $6.00—4” deep pot Í∏ ticularly suitable by pruning. Deer-resistant. Juniperus x pfitzeriana Lonnee, Rose, Selinger, Korean Spicebush Viburnum carlesii $10.00—5.25” pot: Blue-green foliage frosted in gold. Great for erosion and Whitman in the Fragrant flower clusters in late April to early May. S082 Show Off Sugar Baby—Deep yellow flowers control or along banks and slopes. Grows 3-6” each 2011 edition of Growing Blue-black berries in late summer. Green serrated from base to tip of the branches bloom in early year until mature height. A favorite of garden writer Shrubs and Small Trees in leaves turn brilliant dark red in fall. Í∏ spring. 2–3’h by 1.5–2.5’w Bonnie Blodgett. Evergreen, deer-resistant landscape Cold Climates as one of $23.00—2 gal. pot: shrubs. 1–2’h by 6’w Í∏ç $19.00—3 gal. pot $9.00—1 quart pot: the very best plants avail- S120 Prairie Rose ◊—Flowers bloom pink, maybe able on the market. S083 Kumson F. koreana—Korean forsythia with an Juniper, Spreading Juniperus horizontalis intricate network of decorative silver veins in the lightening if the weather is very hot. Produces Native to northern Minnesota significant amounts of fruit. 5–8’h dark green leaves. Attractive foliage remains to ◊ brighten the garden once the blooming is done. where it carpets thin soil on S121 Sweet Baby Blue —White blooms. Nice, Tolerates part shade. 4–6’h ç rocks. Useful as a ground cov- compact shape without pruning. 5’h ◊—White 1” starfish S084 Northern Gold—Developed in Canada, this vari- er and tolerant of rabbits, S122 Sweet Susan Renee ety is among the hardiest of this classic yellow drought, and slope. Great for flowers in 4” clusters that are almost spherical. erosion control and dry loca- Profuse bloomer. 5–8’h harbinger of spring. 6–8’h Í∏˝Â tions. Laceshrub S085 Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba Mariken ◊ S123 $6.00—4” deep pot: Stephanandra incisa Dart’s Horizon Shrubby dwarf variety, suitable for small gardens or S114 Blue Rug ◊—Low and Juniper Zigzag stems with greenish white 3” panicles of flow- even for bonsai. Spreading, somewhat weeping form. spreading evergreen with silver-blue ers in June. Green to bronze, maple-like leaves turn Very slow growth, about 3–6” a year. This variety foliage that has purple overtones in the winter. reddish orange in autumn. Low and dense, with arch- produces no (smelly) fruit. Fan-shaped leaves are 4–6”h by 8–10’w ‰ green in summer, yellow in fall. Often called a fossil ing stems that root where they touch the ground; used $11.00—1 gal. pot: Í∏ tree, since it is the last of its kind. 2–3’h Í∏¥ for mass planting and slope cover. 1–2’h by 3’w —Dense evergreen shrub, with long, $39.00—2 gal. pot S115 Blue Mat $6.00—3” deep pot flexible branches. Blue-green foliage turns dark Larch, European ß S124 S086 Golden Chain Tree, Alpine purplish green in winter. 1’h by 6–8’w Larix eurolepis Varied Directions Laburnum alpinum $11.00—5.25” pot: As you’d guess from the name, the branches of this Hanging 10” clusters of showy golden yellow flowers S116 Good Vibrations Gold—Attractive chartreuse multi-stemmed tree spread out crazily, then arch down bloom in early summer, followed by 2–3” winged seed- leaves emerge in spring, change to bright yellow, in a weeping form. A deciduous conifer, it looks like an pods. Good small specimen tree or large shrub for a and then take on orange hues in fall. 1–2’h by evergreen in summer, its fresh green foliage turning to smaller space. From the southern Alps and eastern 4–5’w gold before the needle-like leaves fall in autumn. The Í∏¥ Europe. 15–30’h $10.00—1 quart pot $19.00—3 gal. pot: leafless branches provide winter interest. 8’h Í S087 Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick S117 Blue Chip—Excellent blue foliage in summer is $36.00—2 gal. pot Corylus avellana Red Dragon tipped purplish in winter. 1’h by 8–10’w Lilac Syringa Corkscrew stems with deep red leaves that last well S118 Juniper, Upright Nothing says spring in Minnesota like fragrant lilacs. Prune as needed immediately after flowering. ÍΩ∫ into summer, then change to green. Decorative bur- Juniperus scopulorum Blue Trail gundy catkins in late winter to early spring. Edible $5.00—3.5” pot: Columnar, with year-round silvery blue-green foliage. ß nuts. The twisted branches on this contorted hazelnut Good for hedges. Native to the western United States. S125 Dwarf Korean S. meyeri —Excellent low, are appealing in winter. Named for a Scottish vaudevil- Drought-tolerant. 15–20’h by 4–6’w Í spreading habit. Reddish purple buds open to lian who carried a twisted walking stick as part of his $19.00—2 gal. pot single pale lilac flowers. Profuse late-season flow- Harry Lauder with his act. 6–8’h by 3–5’w ÍÇ $56.00—2 gal. pot ers at an early age. Mildew-resistant. Also called walking stick. little leaf lilac and Palibin. ★★★★★ 4–5’h Hydrangea Í∏¥ LILAC CONTINUED ON PAGE 49 Annabelle Hydrangea arborescens Mophead continued Panicled continued Large clusters of blossoms. The flower buds are produced on $16.00—2 gal. pot (continued): $13.00—5.25” pot: new wood, so you’ll get flowers even after severe winters. S097 Next Generation Pistachio ◊—A kaleidoscope of S103 Bobo—Bred in Belgium for summer containers and small Prune before growth starts in spring for a shapely plant. changing colors and patterns as the 5” flower clusters gardens. Large upright white flower clusters on strong $13.00—5.25” pot: develop. Definitely not the all-over light green that the stems in summer, turning pinkish in fall. 3’h S089 Incrediball—Strong, flop-resistant stems with massive, name suggests. Each clustered floret opens yellow-green S104 Fire Light—Showy conical blossoms begin creamy white, round 12” clusters. Each flowers emerges lime green, and green, turning deep pink around the center with yel- turning deep pomegranate red toward fall. Long-bloom- changes to pure white and then matures to green. 4–5’h low-green tips, and finally a small blue center emerges as ing, low-maintenance, and super hardy. 4–6’h S090 Incrediball Blush ◊—Huge, flattened clusters of light the floret becomes magenta and purple with yellow-green S105 Limelight—Bright pastel green flowers in late summer. to medium pink flowers in summer change to green with tips. 2–3’h by 3–5’w Vigorous and floriferous. ★★★★ 6–8’h S106 Little Lime—Dwarf form of Limelight with green flowers age. Sturdy stems mean no flopping. 4–5’h S098 Mountain Hydrangea serrata Tiny Tuff Stuff S091 Invincibelle Spirit—A color breakthrough. The 6–8” on sturdy stems in summer. Flowers turn pink in fall. domes of flowers change from dark, hot pink to a clear Delicate, reblooming lace cap flowers in light pink (or light 3–5’h by 4–6’w pink that is not affected by soil acidity. Flowers until blue in acidic soil). The buds are extremely hardy due to its S107 Little Quick Fire—Compact, vigorous shrub with masses frost. 3–4’h Japanese mountain heritage. Blooms on both old and new of white-maturing-to-pink flowers. Begins blooming in ear- S092 Wee White ◊—Large white flower clusters summer wood so prune soon after first flowering. 2’h ly summer and contines over an extended season. 3–5’h through fall, changing to green and pink. Fresh buds $13.00—5.25” pot S108 Pinky Winky—Two-toned 12–16” flower clusters appear appear through fall. Dwarf shrub with sturdy stems. S099 Oakleaf Hydrangea quercifolia on strong stems in mid-summer. Blooming is indetermi- 1–2.5’h Wonderfully textured oak-shaped leaves with red or red-purple nate, meaning new white flowers continue to emerge fall color. It usually will not flower here; grown for its attrac- from the tip of the panicle while the older flowers trans- Mophead Hydrangea macrophylla tive foliage. If buds over-winter, white blooms midsummer form to rich pink. ★★★★ 6–8’h Large, showy blossoms. These varieties bloom on new wood, into fall. Able to withstand drier conditions than other vari- S109 Zinfin Doll—Giant flower clusters resemble pink and which means that even if an extra-cold winter freezes buds on eties. 4–6’h ç $8.00—1 quart pot white cotton candy. By late fall, flowers age to wine red. the old wood, there will still be flowers later in the summer. 6–8’h Panicled Hydrangea paniculata Water daily at first. Ones marked “new” are trial in our zone. $16.00—1 gal. pot: Showy ivory white flowers on arching branches that drape grace- $13.00—5.25” pot: S110 Vanilla Strawberry—Enormous blossoms blend white and fully. Conical flower clusters (panicles) will bloom even after the S093 Let’s Dance Blue Jangles—Pompoms 6” across. Flowers pink on upright stems. They start out creamy white in harshest winters. Bloom color is not affected by soil acidity. Ω turn blue in acidic soil, pink in alkaline. Unusually com- midsummer, changing to pink, and finally to strawberry pact. 2–3’h Ω $8.00—4” deep pot: red. Multicolored through summer and fall. 6–8’h ◊ S094 Let’s Dance Diva—Over-the-top flowers with petals the S100 Mega Mindy —Flowers emerge white in summer, $29.00—2 gal. pot: changing to a strong reddish pink by fall. Great for size of your palm on lacecaps as big as dinner plates. Bright S111 Fire and Ice—Creamy white blooms turn rosy pink, then cutting. 4.5’h pink centers fading outward to light pink, but acidic soil in fall become a deep rich red. 6–10’h by 4–6’w can make them blue. Nicely mounded shape. 2–3’h S101 Pillow Talk ◊—Flowers emerge lime and mature to $86.00—5 gal. pot: $16.00—2 gal. pot: white, then blush with pink as summer progresses. Sturdy stems. 6–8’h S112 Treeform Pee Gee—As the white flower clusters age, S095 Double Delights Freedom ◊—Flowers start out light ◊—Elongated white florets with slightly they change to pale pink, then almost crimson by fall. green but quickly become light pink, with pointed, S102 Polar Ball twisted petals have a greeinish tinge on buds and new Prune as desired in the spring before the flower buds are double florets edged in white. Good-looking foliage all growth. Large clusters on strong stems. 6–8’h set. It has the potential to reach 10–15’, but you can limit season. Rounded and compact. 2–3’h by 3–5’w ◊ it to the size you prefer by pruning. Full sun encourages S096 Double Delights Peace —Light green to creamy heavier bloom. 6’h white blossoms with double florets. Compact size with good-looking foliage all season. 2–3’h by 3–5’w See also CLIMBING HYDRANGEA, page 41, and FALSE HYDRANGEA, page 19 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 49

We accept cash, checks, Amex, Shrubs and Trees Visa, MasterCard, & Discover Lilac continued S143 Maple, Hedge ◊ S156 Pussy Willow Key $7.00—4.5” pot: Acer campestre Carnival Salix chaenomeloides Mt. Asama Í Full sun S126 Red Pixie ß—Dark red-purple buds open to pink Variegated leaves emerge blush pink and mature to Ornamental pink-tinged flowers emerge from dark bur- ∏ Part sun/part shade flowers. Nonsuckering. 4–6’h green and white. Fall color is a bright golden yellow. gundy and silver buds in spring. Nice for floral Ó Shade $12.00—5.25” pot: Small, low-branched tree or large shrub with a nicely arrangements, this pussy willow is named for a rounded habit. Used in English hedgerows and also Japanese volcano. A multi-stemmed shrub that often S127 Bloomerang Dark Purple—Reblooming dwarf Ω blooms before the snow melts and before its own Good for bees lilac produces purple-pink flowers in spring and, suitable for bonsai. Protect from constant full sun in ∏Ó¥ leaves are out, with fuzzy catkins that gradually turn ı Bird food source after a rest period during the heat of summer, summer. Also known as field maple. 6–8’h yellow with pollen. Grows well in moist places other ∫ Butterfly-friendly blooms again. It comes back, hence the name. $59.00—3 gal. pot shrubs don’t like. The flowers provide one of the first ˙ Deer-resistant. 3–4’h S145 Maple, Japanese Acer palmatum Hummingbird-friendly spring nectar sources for many insects. 8–10’h S128 Scent and Sensibility—Multitudes of dark pink Exquisite in both color and form, this ornamental is Í∏Ω∫ $6.00—4” deep pot buds opening to lilac-pink, very fragrant flowers great in a large pot or as a focal point in the garden. ç Attractive foliage in the spring. Occasional rebloom throughout the Protect from winter wind and sun for outdoor success S157 Pussy Willow, Giant Ç Culinary Í∏¥ summer. Perfect for smaller gardens. Mounded in Minnesota, or bring indoors. 15–20’h Salix chaenomeloides Winter Glory ´ Edible flowers shape. 2–3’h by 4–5’w $18.00—1 gal. pot Gray catkins the size of a rabbit’s foot. Popular for ˝ Ground cover S146 Maple, Korean $14.00—1 gal. pot: cutting. 10–12’h Í $6.00—4” deep pot  Medicinal S129 Charisma S. prestoniae—Compact with purple Acer pseudosieboldianum ˜ Quince, Flowering Chaenomeles speciosa Minnesota native flowers, good for small spaces. Can be trained to Elegant small tree resembling the coveted, but less ‰ tree form. Non-suckering, blooming two weeks hardy, Japanese maples. Multi-stemmed with fingered Larger and showier double flowers than other quinces, Rock garden later than common lilacs. 3’h leaves in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red in with no thorns. Early spring blooms. Non-fruiting. † S130 Donald Wyman S. prestoniae—Purple-lavender fall. Openly branched with attractive reddish purple Popular for hedging, bonsai, and, of course, for its col- Cold-sensitive: buds open to reddish lavender flowers on large flowers. Moist soil. ★★★★ 15–25’h by 15’w Í¥ orful blooms in earliest spring. Slow-growing and deer- keep above 40°F pyramidal spikes two weeks later than common $10.00—3.5” deep pot resistant. 4–5’h Í∏ ¥ Toxic to humans lilac. Non-suckering.★★★★ 8–10’h Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius $10.00—4” deep pot: ß Saturday restock S131 Minuet S. prestoniae—Great short plant with fra- Maple-like leaves on arching stems. A shrub for year- S158 Double Take Orange Storm ◊—Dark coral. grant light pink blooms. Best bloom quality and round interest, including peeling strips of bark in win- S159 Double Take Pink Storm ◊—Dark pink. disease resistance occur in full sun. Minimal ter. Best with protection from the hottest sun. Blooms S160 Double Take Scarlet Storm ◊—Red. suckering. ★★★★★ 4–6’h by 6–8’w June–July. The original species is native to Minnesota. S132 Royalty S. x josiflexa—Dark purple buds open to Í∏ S161 Ratstripper Paxistima canbyi lilac flowers two to three weeks later than com- This undiscovered gem is one of the few broad-leaved mon lilacs. Foliage has purplish undertone. Non- $4.00—4” pot: ß evergreens that can be used on alkaline soils. Neat, suckering. 8–10’h S147 Minnesota Sunrise —Spring growth in shades small, shiny leaves with mahogany-green fall color and of yellow and orange darkens to burgundy as it $24.00—2 gal. pot: clusters of tiny greenish white spikes of flowers in ear- ages, then turns bright red in fall. Pink clusters of ly spring. Great in either the woodland or larger rock S133 Late S. villosa—Blooms several weeks later than flowers in spring contrast nicely with the leaf col- common lilac, with abundant rosy flower clusters garden or for underplanting shrubs. Very hardy, does ors. A North Star introduction. 6–10’h well in rich, organic, well-drained soils. 6”–1’h by up to 8” long and sweetly fragrant. 6–12’h ß—Purple leaves. Pinkish white, but- S148 Royalty 3–4’w Í∏‰ $11.00—6 plants in a pack Magnolia Magnolia ton-like flowers in mid-summer followed by showy seed pods. Vigorous and extremely hardy. Rhododendron These northern-hardy magnolias need rich, well- Rhododendron 6–8’h ç drained soil. Most varieties bloom in early to mid- Early-flowering shrubs with evergreen leaves. Acidic Í∏¥ spring, with leaves emerging after the flowers fade. $12.00—5.25” pot: soil. Water frequently in hot, dry weather. Í∏ S149 Tiny Wine—Dark bronze-maroon foliage $12.00—5.25” pot: $15.00—1 gal. pot: through the season, pinkish white flowers in late S162 Dandy Man Pink—Clusters of bell-shaped pink spring. Floriferous, dense, compact, and hardy. S134a Ann M. liliiflora x M. stellata—Fragrant purplish flowers with dark pink speckles. Developed by Lilac Good for containers. Best in full sun. 3–4’h red 3–4” flower with a white interior. Blooms former American Rhododendron Society late, so is less likely to suffer frost damage in $17.00—1 gal. pot: President Dr. Leonard Miller. Good heat toler- spring. Compact, shrubby habit. 8–10’h Ω S150 Amber Jubilee—Shades of yellow, orange, and ance. Formerly known as Handy Man Pink. 6–8’h S134b Betty M. liliiflora x M. stellata—Reddish purple scarlet on new leaf growth in summer, with $17.00—1 gal. pot: flowers can reach 8" in diameter, and their white foliage maturing to lime green. Leaves turn pur- S163 PJM—Purplish pink flowers. Among the best throats make them sparkle. This late bloomer is ple and red in fall. Small white blooms in May varieties for our area. In fall, the dark green, less apt to suffer frost damage than earlier and June. Bred for Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond glossy leaves turn to cinnamon, eventually dark- Ω bloomers.12–20’h by 10–15’w Jubilee in 2012. 5–6’h by 3–4’w ening to purple-black. ★★★★ 4–5’h by 3–5’w ∫ M. sieboldii—Fragrant, nodding flowers, S135a Oyama $24.00—2 gal. pot: $34.00—2 gal. pot: white with prominent red and light yellow centers. Watch for S151 Dart’s Gold—Excellent contrast shrub with S164 Purple Gem ◊—Compact mound of tiny blue- Orange seed heads open to reveal rows of deep bright yellow-green foliage and showy clusters of purple flowers in May. Very small blue-green purple seeds. Vase-shaped. ★★★★ 10–15’h Í white flowers in summer. 5’h leaves that turn bronze in winter. 2’h by 3’w the birdie! S135b Waterlily M. stellata ◊—Pink buds open to ◊ many-petalled white flowers. 20’h S152 Pearl Bush Rhododendron, Finnish Rhododendron $29.00—2 gal. pot: Exochorda Snow Day Blizzard From the University of Helsinki, Finland, and tested at S136a Elizabeth M. acuminata x M. denudata—Fragrant Pearl-shaped white buds explode into 2.5” white the U of M Landscape Arboretum, where they some- 3” yellow flowers have a tinge of yellow-green at flowers covering the entire plant. Naturally an upright times rebloom in the fall. The cone-shaped buds open the base of the petals. Upright, pyramidal shape. mounded form, it may be trimmed after blooming to to big, tropical-looking flowers in late spring to early ı 25–30’h by 12–15’w form a small tree. Abundant flowers on every summer. The evergreen leaves are a shiny dark green S136b Genie M. soulangeana x M. liliiflora—Tulip-shaped cascading branch in spring. Easy to grow. 5–6’h on top and downy underneath. Dense, compact shrubs flowers are darkest magenta and held upright on Í∏ $10.00—4” deep pot grow slowly and are suitable for foundation plantings. ∏¥ the branches. Fragrant and shrub-like. 10–15’h S153 Pine, White Pinus strobus Needs well-drained, acidic soil. Plants marked by 5’w Soft blue-green needles. The grand tree that covered $20.00—1 gal. pot: S137 Sunsation—Yellow 6” flowers have a rosy pink with the bird icon much of northeastern Minnesota. Used for ship masts S165 Helsinki University—Pink blooms with orange- blush towards the base. Pyramidal shape. Blooms are best for and those huge beams found in warehouses. Prefers red flecks. ★★★★★ 5–6’h a bit later than other magnolias, saving the buds moist, well-drained, loamy soils. Grows about a yard providing food to from the risk of late frosts. 25–30’h by 15–20’w $39.00—1 gal. pot: a year. Upper Michigan source. 100–150’h by 35–55’w S166 Hellikki—Violet-red to dark purple flowers. 5’h birds in spring $34.00—2 gal. pot: Í∏ı˜ $30.00—2 gal. pot when other foods S138 Butterflies M. acuminata x M. denudata—Light ◊ yellow 4–5” flowers are held upright on the S154 Plum, Double Flowering CONTINUED ON PAGE 51 are in low supply. branches. Lemon-scented. Pyramidal shape. Prunus triloba Blooms profusely for seven to nine days in late Weeping branches are covered in fluffy pink carnation- spring. 18–20’h by 10–15’w like blossoms in early spring. Foliage turns yellow- $39.00—2 gal. pot: bronze in fall. Rounded habit. Sometimes called rose S139 Charles Coates M. sieboldii x M. tripetala ◊— tree of China. 10–12’h $17.00—2 gal. pot A dense round form, blooming in late spring after S155 Purple Beautyberry its large leaves have opened, displaying fragrant Callicarpa dichotoma white 5” flowers with purple-red stamens. Prefers a soil with some acidity. 25’h Grown primarily for its round, iridescent lilac-violet berries in large clusters along arching branches in $48.00—5 gal. pot: September and October. Loved by birds and flower- S140 Jane—Blooms late in the spring (avoiding frosts), arrangers. Planting more than one shrub encourages then intermittently through summer and into more berries. Pink flowers in summer, berries in early fall. Tulip-shaped flowers are deep pink to October, and yellow autumn foliage. May die back to purple on the outside and pure white inside, with the ground in winter. From China, Korea, and Japan. a light fragrance. Grows best in full morning sun 3–4’h Í $8.00—1 quart pot and part shade in the afternoon. 20’h by 15–30’w S141 Leonard Messell M. x loebneri—Deep pink buds open to scented lilac-pink blossoms. ★★★★★ 15–20’h Ω S142 Royal Star M. kobus var. stellata—Many-petalled white fragrant flowers, 4” or more in diameter. Blooms April to May. ★★★★★ 8–10’h 50 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

ÍÇ´Â Roses love sunshine, but those that accept part shade Roses Rosa are noted with ∏. Climbing Roses The upright canes of these roses $6.00—1 quart pot: $15.00—1 gal. pot: $27.00—2 gal. pot: S167 William Baffin ß—Deep S168 John Cabot—Blooms from S170 Above and Beyond ◊— can be trained to a trellis or allowed pink double flowers in clus- early summer until frost in a This rose gives Minnesotans a new to ramble or spill over a wall. ters of up to 30 blossoms. range of shades from orchid- color choice in climbers. The orange At its best clambering over a pink to fuchsia-red. Orange flower buds open to apricot semi- fence, porch, or shed. Can be hips. From the Canadian double or double flowers with a trained to a pillar. Vigorous Explorer series. 5–9’h mild spicy scent. Blooms mid- to spreader. Repeat bloomer S169 John Davis—Medium pink late spring with occasional repeat from the Canadian Explorer climber with red canes. Spicy flowers in summer. The canes have series. 8–10’h scent. Repeat bloomer from excellent hardiness. Developed by the Canadian Explorer Dr. David Zlesak at the University of Rose hips Easy Elegance Roses series. 6–8’h Wisconsin, River Falls. 10–14’h This rose series was introduced $27.00—2 gal. pot: S171 Calypso—Double apricot-pink blooms are densely petaled. An excellent low hedge. 2’h Ω∫ by Bailey Nurseries. S172 Coral Cove—Double 3” peach blooms that turn yellow at the center. Excellent hedge plant. 1–2’h S173 High Voltage—Electrifying vase-shaped shrub rose with fragrant yellow double flowers that add a jolt of color all through the summer. 3–5’h S174 Kashmir—Double, velvety red flowers, each blooming on its own long stem. Fine cut flower. 4’h S175a Music Box—Pink at the perimeter, creamy yellow in the center, double flowers. 3’h S175b My Girl—Ruffled deep pink flowers, almost all double, growing in fragrant clusters of five to 30. Compact, upright habit with recurring bloom summer through fall. 2–3’h S176 Sunrise Sunset—Profuse, ruffled blossoms with blended shades of pink from apricot to magenta. 2–3’h S177 Sweet Fragrance—Soft apricot 2” double flowers with a heady perfume. Excellent cut flower. 2–4’h Modern Shrub Roses Modern shrub roses $6.00—1 quart pot: $11.00—5.25” pot (continued): $18.00—1 gal. pot (continued): S178 The Fairy ß—Soft pink 1” double flowers on S190 Oso Happy Smoothie—Hot pink blooms from S197 Folksinger—Apricot-pink 4–5” double flowers are long-lived. cascading canes. Shiny, dense foliage. 3’h by 4’w June until frost. Thornless and very winter hardy. and glossy bronze-green foliage. Repeat bloom- All are on their S179 Sea Foam ß—White pompom flowers on trailing Minnesota bred. 3’h ing. Blooms on new wood, so prune early to canes, ever-blooming. Vigorous, low-mainte- encourage new growth. From the Buck rose own root. nance. Sparkling dark foliage. 5’h by 3’w $18.00—1 gal. pot: collection. Fragrant. 3’h S191 Amiga Mia ◊—Clustered double flowers are S198 Neveralone—Petite shrub rose from Morden, $8.00—4” deep pot: soft pink with an apricot cast. Vigorous and ever- Manitoba. Full 2” flowers with wide magenta-red S180 Julia Child—Magnificent double butter yellow blooming. From the hardy Buck rose collection edges blending to white toward the center. Part of blooms. Strong sweet licorice scent from late bred by Dr. G. Buck at Iowa State University. 3’h the sales go to support cancer patients and their spring to early summer. Compact plant with dark S192 Aunt Honey ◊—Clusters of large and fragrant families. 2’h by 1’w green, glossy foliage. A tantalizing tribute to a double pink flowers. Upright and everblooming. S199 Polonaise ◊—Clusters of deep pink 3” double great chef. Heat-tolerant. 4’h From the Buck rose collection. 3–4’h flowers in continual bloom. Upright. Lightly S193 Campfire—Ever-changing mixture of soft yellow fragrant. 4’h $11.00—5.25” pot: to pink. Continuous bloomer from early summer S200 Prairie Sunrise—Salmon-tinted petals on the ◊ S181 Oso Easy Double Red —Double rosy red until hard frost. 2–3’h outside and deeper apricot petals on the inside, flowers with orange undertones in summer. S194 Dakota Song ◊—Apricot-pink double flowers reblooming from summer to frost. Excellent Rounded habit. 3–4’h with a fruity fragrance. Repeat flowering. 4–6’h resistance to black spot and mildew. 3’h ◊ S182 Oso Easy Hot Paprika —When we say this S195 Dakota Sun ◊—Large yellow double flowers S201 Quietness—Double flowers of non-fading pink. rose is orange, we mean it. Gold centers. Compact with a mild scent. An everblooming shrub with a Repeat flowering and nearly thornless. From the and mounding, blooms all summer. 1–2’h by 4’w spreading habit. 4’h by 3’w Buck rose collection. Fragrant. 3–4’h S183 Oso Easy Italian Ice—Orange buds open to S196 Emily Carr—Semi-double dark red 3” flowers. yellow petals trimmed with pale pink. Has a nice Bushy, fast-growing, and repeat-flowering. From the $27.00—2 gal. pot: mounded habit and flowers profusely with no Canadian Artists series, it honors Emily Carr, an S202 Morden Sunrise—A tough, strong rose with big, need for deadheading. 1–3’h early 20th century Canadian painter who often single pink-blushed yellow flowers. Strong S184 Oso Easy Lemon Zest—Canary yellow flowers chose Native American (Haida) subjects. 3’h by 4’w blooming from June until frost. Glossy green keep their color and stand out against glossy leaves with good disease resistance. 3’h ∫ leaves. Lots of buds. Self-cleaning flowers and only minimal pruning needed. Prefers moist, Species Roses well-drained soils. 1–3’h S185 Oso Easy Mango Salsa—Pink-salmon, blooms Roses that are either wild or a species long cultivated. all summer. 2–3’h ˝ S186 Oso Easy Peachy Cream—Double flowers $2.00—2.5” pot: S205 Briar Rose R. eglanteria emerge peach, transform to cream. Low, mound- S204 Angel Wings R. chinensis ß— ◊—European native with ing, prolific bloomer. Self-cleaning. 1–3’h Grown from seed this spring, these simple pink blooms in late S187 Oso Easy Pink Cupcake—Large coral-pink dou- sweetly scented miniature roses spring that are spicy-fra- ble flowers on a compact plant with disease-resis- should be blooming with tiny flow- grant. Fragrant foliage, too. tant glossy green foliage. Reblooms with no ∫˙ ers the size of peas during the sale. Orange-red hips that persist dead-heading needed. 2–4’h Shades of rose, pink, and white into winter are good for tea. S188 Oso Happy Candy Oh!—Bright pinkish red with a high percentage of double Vase-shaped, dense, and flowers in large sprays. Minnesota bred blooms. Excellent for bedding and suckering. 6–10’h Ω rebloomer by David Zlesak, a noted local rose ∫ ideal for patio containers. Will con- breeder. 3–4’h tinue to bloom inside in a sunny S189 Oso Happy Petit Pink—Sprays of petite bub- window. At mature size they’ll have blegum pink flowers bloom early summer to 2” blooms. 2–3’h frost. From Dr. David Zlesak. 3–4’h T H A N K S T O Ginkgo Coffeehouse and Kowalski’s on Grand Ave. for providing coffee and goodies for our morning volunteers. Ginkgo Coffeehouse is located on Snelling Avenue at Minnehaha, just 1 mile south of the Fairgrounds. Park in back and enjoy a great beverage or food (including breakfast) on your way to or from the plant sale. www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 51 Shrubs and Trees Tamarack Roses see page 50 Spruce, White Picea glauca Willow, Dappled Salix integra Key Í Í Smokebush Cotinus coggygria A dense, slow-growing, evergreen. Striking white, green, and pink foliage. Can be trained Full sun to a standard to make a nice “lollipop” tree. Í ∏ Part sun/part shade Upright and open shrub that can be trained into a $25.00—2 gal. pot: ◊ Ó small tree. After the tiny June flowers have bloomed, S219 Montrose Spire —Almost vertical branches $4.00—3.5” pot: Shade ß their many filaments form showy pink 6–8” plumes of with stiff, grayish green needles. Moderate S230 Hakuro Nishiki —Slender branches are always “smoke” through September. To keep it smaller, cut it growth rate. 20–30”h by 8–10”w moving in the breeze. 5–8’h Ω Good for bees back to within two to three buds from the base early $59.00—5 gal. pot: $19.00—2 gal. pot: ı Bird food source every spring, but this means it will not bloom or get S220 Pendula—Extremely upright and narrow, with S231 Flamingo—Similar to Hakuro Nishiki but more ∫ Butterfly-friendly “smoke” that year. Í∏ gray-green needles on branches that weep grace- upright, with smaller leaves, and more red in the ˙ Hummingbird-friendly $8.00—4” deep pot: fully in skirts around the base. 12’h by 3’w ı branches and new growth. 6–8’h S206 Golden Spirit—Distinctive round leaves, lime S221 Sumac, Fragrant ß S232 Willow, Dwarf Arctic ç Attractive foliage green to golden yellow in the summer and orange Rhus aromatica Gro-Low Salix purpurea Nana Ç to red in the fall. Insignificant flowers give way to Culinary striking plumes 10” or more in length. 8–10’h A low spreader with glossy dark green foliage and Ornamental blue-green foliage. Dense, fine-textured, ´ Edible flowers S207 Royal Purple—Oval leaves emerge maroon and superb orange-red fall color. Profuse tiny yellow flow- compact plant with purple twigs. Benefits from renew- ˝ Ground cover ers. Good for slopes. A low-maintenance ground cover al pruning. 3–5’h Í $3.00—2.5” pot darken to purplish red by late summer, then turn  Medicinal scarlet in fall. Leaf margins are edged with a thin that works well in all types of soil. The species is Í∏˝ S233 Willow, Dwarf Japanese ˜ Minnesota native line of red. Purple color is best in full sun. 15’h native in Minnesota. ★★★★ 1–2’h $4.00—3.5” pot Salix yezoalpina Wintergreen ‰ Rock garden S208 Smoketree, Cotton Candy Sumac, Staghorn Rhus typhina Gorgeous yellow and white catkins cover this ground- † Cotinus obovatus ‘Northstar’ Colony-forming, with spreading underground roots, so hugging pussy willow in late spring. Interesting furry Cold-sensitive: Fluffy pink smoke in summer and bright orange-red it’s good for natural screening and prevention of soil foliage and good fall color. Great to use flowing keep above 40°F fall foliage. This extra-hardy variety was discovered in erosion. Give it enough room or plant with root through a rock garden. Good for bonsai. 1’h by 6’w ¥ Toxic to humans Í∏Ω˝‰ $6.00—3” deep pot a garden in Ottertail County, Minn. Pruning keeps it in barriers. Rated by the Xerces Society as “special value ß Saturday restock Í tree form. 20–25’h $19.00—1.5 gal. pot to native bees.” Extra hardy. Í∏Ω Winterberry Ilex verticillata S209 Snowball, Pink $16.00—1 gal. pot: Upright, rounded, slow-growing shrubs with glossy About those Viburnum opulus Roseum S222 Tiger Eyes—Gold form of cutleaf staghorn dark foliage. Good in foundation plantings and hedges. stars… sumac, a Minnesota native. New growth is bright Excellent for wet soils. These are cultivars of a An heirloom shrub from the 16th century. Pompom Throughout this section, chartreuse, quickly changing to yellow, both Minnesota native. Cedar waxwings love the fruit. flower clusters up to 3" across bloom white in May, you will notice trees and colors contrasting nicely with its rosy pink leaf Deer-resistant. Note: Both pollenizing and fruiting then flush with pink. Maple-like leaves turn orange-red shrubs that are marked stems. Fall color is yellow, orange, and intense plants are needed to get the berries, but you need only in fall. 10–12’h Í∏∫ $7.00—4” deep pot with four or five stars scarlet. ★★★★★ 6–8’h one pollenizer for any number of fruiting plants. Í∏Ωı¥ (★★★★★). These plants Snowberry Symphoricarpos $26.00—2 gal. pot: have been noted as par- An upright, arching shrub that gradually forms a thick- S223 Wild Staghorn Sumac—Fern-like 16–24” leaves $11.00—5.25” pot: ticularly suitable by et by underground stems, so it’s good for erosion con- turn bright yellow, orange, and red in fall. S234 Berry Heavy—Heavy crop of bright orange-red Lonnee, Rose, Selinger, trol. Very hardy, adaptable, and easy. Prune back to 12” Fruiting plants make fuzzy crimson berry clusters fruit from fall through winter. Loses foliage early, and Whitman in the in early spring for best fruit display. Branches with that are good winter food for wildlife. Stout, revealing the berries. 6–8’h 2011 edition of Growing berries make an unusual cut “flower.” Deer-resistant. angular, velvety branches give architectural S235 Berry Poppins I. verticillata ◊—Dwarf, upright Shrubs and Small Trees in ∏ winter interest. Soak the fruits to make sumac shrub with heavy loads of red fruits that persist Cold Climates as one of $11.00—5.25” pot: “lemonade.” Southern Wisconsin source. through winter. Blooms in summer with non- the very best plants avail- Çı´˜ S210 Proud Berry—Clusters of tiny pink-tinted white 15–25’h by 20–30’w showy white flowers. 3–4’h able on the market. S236 Mr. Poppins I. verticillata ◊—Compact poll- flowers in summer are followed by the real show: Summersweet Clethra alnifolia waxy pink half-inch berries that stay on the bare enizer for the fruiting varieties. 3–4’h Fragrant bottlebrush flowers late summer to fall, with branches into winter, providing food for birds. color and pollen when few other plants are in bloom. Wintercreeper, Variegated 3–4’h Ω∫˙ Multi-stemmed, round plants with deep green leaves Euonymus fortunei S211 Red Snowberry S. orbiculatus ß—Native with turning yellow in fall. Seed heads provide winter inter- purple-red berries that persist through the win- Colorful evergreen with a dense mounding habit. est and food for birds. Likes damp feet and acidic soil. Í∏Ó ter. Good for bank plantings. Flowers are yellow- Vigorous spreader by seed. Can tolerate full shade. Will sucker. Í∏Ω∫ white, flushed with rose in June–July. Tolerant of $7.00—3” deep pot: moist soils. Wild seed from Dakota County, $14.00—8” pot: S237 Canadale Gold—Bright green leaves with a gold Minn. 3–5’h by 4–8’w Ω∫˙˜ S224 Hummingbird ◊—Creamy white 4–6” flower edge turn pink-red in cold weather. 4’h ß spikes on a compact shrub. Blooms more abun- S212 White Snowberry S. albus —White berries in $11.00—5.25” pot: fall. Dakota County, Minn., source. 3–6’h dantly than other varieties and suckers less. 3–4’h —Yellow-stemmed evergreen with bright Ω∫˙˜ by 4–5’w S238 Blondy yellow leaves thinly edged in green. Color best in S225 Ruby Spice ◊—Deep pink 3–4” flower spikes. full sun. 2’h by 3’w ç S213 Spicebush Lindera benzoin Color is best with more sun. 4–6’h by 4–5’w Yellow-green spring blossoms open before the aromat- S239 Witchhazel Hamamelis virginiana Snowberry ic leaves emerge. Broad, rounded habit. Yellow color in S226 Sweetfern Comptonia peregrina Yellow flowers in late October and November, around the fall. The larvae of the spicebush swallowtail butter- Although called sweetfern, it’s not a fern. Fragrant the time its yellow leaves drop. Vase-shaped. Tolerates fly feed on the leaves of this shrub. Midwest native. deep green, fern-like foliage makes very nice tea. poor conditions. Horticultural source. 8–10’h Í∏Ó˜ 6–12’h Í∫ $27.00—2 gal. pot Flowers are catkins followed by fruits that look like $22.00—2 gal. pot green burs. Grows well in sand and spreads if it likes ◊ S214 Spindle Tree, Dwarf the location. Wisconsin source. 2–3’h by 4–6’w S240 Yellowwood Euonymus nana Turkestanica Í∏Ó˜ $12.00—1 gal. pot Cladastris kentukea Perkins Pink Semi-evergreen with sprawling branches. Fine- Tamarack Upright, deciduous tree that make a great boulevard textured, dark green foliage turns pinkish green in fall. S227 Larix laricina tree. Rare pink-flowered selection with fragrant 10–15” Small yellow-white flowers followed by pink, capsule- Evergreen in appearance, but drops its needles in fall. flower clusters in the spring. Seed pods and yellow like fruit. 2’h by 3’w Í∏¥ $24.00—2 gal. pot Many kinds of wildlife use the tree for food and nest- foliage in the fall. Discovered in the 1930s at the ing. Native to most of northern North America, includ- Perkins Institute for the Blind in Watertown, Spirea, Japanese Spiraea japonica ing Minnesota. Tamarack is especially nice in October, Massachusetts. A yellow dye can be made from the Tiny-leaved foliage and clusters of small, fuzzy-looking when its needles turn yellow. Grows rapidly. Very wood, which gives the plant its name. May not bloom flowers. For ground cover or containers. Í∏Ω∫˝ intolerant of shade but does well in both wetland and until 8–10 years old. 30–50’h Í¥ Spruce ͘ $4.00—3.5” pot: upland situations. Wisconsin seed source. 45’h $59.00—3 gal. pot ß $17.00—2 gal. pot S215 Alpine Gold —Compact with gold leaves and ◊ pink flowers. 2–3’h S228 Tulip Tree Liriodendron tulipifera S216 Magic Carpet ß—Red leaf tips and pink-purple Stately tree with a trunk so straight and fine-grained flowers in summer. ★★★★★ 1–2’h that tribes such as the Delaware made dugout canoes $9.00—4” deep pot: from a single trunk. High on the tree, the large, upright, tulip-like flowers are pale green or yellow with wagon wagon S217 Double Play Candy Corn ◊—Spring foliage is dashes of red and orange; they yield large quantities of candy apple red, aging to pineapple yellow. New nectar for pollinators. Each new glossy leaf emerges summer foliage is red-orange. Deep purple flow- from a protective envelope carefully folded like origami ers late spring to early summer. 18–30”h by and unfolds as it matures. Great for large open spaces. 24–36”w ç It takes a number of years for the flowers to appear S218 Spruce, Bird’s Nest after planting. The botanical name is Greek for “lily Picea abies nidiformis tree.” 70–90’h Í∏Ω¥ $49.00—5 gal. pot wagon? a Flat-topped with a hollow center, this spruce looks just S229 Walnut, European ◊ like its name. Slow-growing and extremely hardy, this Juglans regia Carpathian is a good choice for adding year-round structure to Fast-growing shade tree that produces flavorful and your garden. The lush, bright green branches will keep Do you wish you could bring your own wagon or cart to easy-to-open nuts starting when the tree is five to the garden looking alive all winter. Excellent for bon- the plant sale, but don't have enough room in your car? eight years old. A single tree will bear nuts, but sai. 2–4’h by 4–6’w ͉ $19.00—1 gal. pot production is higher when several trees are planted. Try Googling "collapsible wagon" or "folding utility cart" Round, spreading canopy that leafs out very late. to see all the local stores (Ace Hardware, Dick’s, Sears, Inhibits the growth of other plants, but less than its Sam’s Club, Target) that sell these wagons. Also relative, the black walnut. This variety was selected in available online from Amazon and ebay.

Michigan for cold-hardiness. 40–60’h ÍÇ got who’s $49.00—5 gal. pot 52 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Plant widths are similar to their heights Native Plants unless noted otherwise. Aster, New England Bee Balm continued In this section, we use www.plants.usda.gov as our source for Symphyotrichum novae-angliae $4.00—3.5” pot (continued): determining whether a species is native to Minnesota. If you’re Excellent late-season color. Tolerant of wet soil, but N024 Petite Wonder ß—Lovely clear pink flowers in looking for plants native to North America but not Minnesota, happy in average soil. Deer-resistant. Pinching stems July. Cultivar from Manitoba. 9–12”h back in early summer produces bushier plants. N025 Raspberry Wine ß—Cultivar with burgundy you’ll find them in the Perennials section. Formerly Aster. Í∏Ω∫ flowers. ★★★★★ 24–36”h ß Native plants are marked with the native symbol ˜ and the $2.00—2.5” pot: N026 White —Cultivar. 24–36”h N010 Purple Dome ß—A standout in the fall garden. $6.00—4.5” pot: source of the plant stock or seed used to grow these plants is giv- Performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. N027 Balmy Rose ◊ß—Large, shaggy pink en. Those without the Minnesota symbol are selections or culti- Cultivar. ★★★★★ 18”h flowers. Neat and compact plant. 10–12”h $6.00—4 plants in a pack: by 24–36”w vated varieties bred from the Minnesota species, sometimes ß N011 Wild New England Aster—Lavender, pink, or N028 Purple Rooster —Vivid, long-blooming purple called “nativars.” In those cases, the term “cultivar,” “selected,” violet blossoms. Seed from Winona County, flowers and aromatic foliage on sturdy stems that or “selection” is used. Minn. 24–60”h ı˜ require no support. Cultivar. 24–36”h $7.00—4.5” pot: $10.00—4.5” pot: Many of these plants are first-season seedlings that will stay ◊ß N012 Vibrant Dome ß—A selection with profuse N029 Leading Lady Plum —Pinkish purple small their first year as they develop their root systems, not hot pink daisy flowers with gold centers. ★★★★★ flowers dotted with deep purple as early as June, blooming until their second season in the garden. 15–20”h by 30”w with second bloom later in summer. Neat and compact cultivar. 10–14”h by 22–28”w N013 Aster, Short’s ß Bee Balm, Spotted ß Symphyotrichum shortii N030 N001 Alum Root Heuchera richardsonii ß Monarda punctata Key Woodland aster with 1” lavender or pale blue-violet Í Full sun Low green foliage and slender greenish white flowers blooms summer to fall. The centers of the flowers age Tiers of pink or lavender petal-like whorls ring the and stems. Seed from McHenry County, Illinois. ∏ Part sun/part shade from yellow to reddish purple. Named for Charles stems, and are showier than the actual flowers, which 12–36”h Í∏˙˜ $3.50—3.5” pot are small and purple-spotted pink to yellow. Aromatic, Ó Shade Wilkins Short, an early nineteenth century physician Aster, Aromatic and botanist, and not for the height of the plant. May reseeding biennial. Prefers well-drained sandy soils. reseed. Seed from northeastern Iowa. Formerly Aster. Native to prairie and savanna. Seed from Houston Ω Symphyotrichum oblongifolium Í∏Ω∫˙˜ Good for bees 24–40”h Í∏Ω∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot County, Minn. 12–36”h ı Bird food source Showy, low-growing, bushy plant with hundreds of $3.50—3.5” pot daisy flowers in fall. Attractive to butterflies and makes Aster, Sky Blue ß ß◊ ∫ Butterfly-friendly N014 N031 Beeplant Cleome serrulata an excellent cut flower. Mounds of gray-green foliage ˙ Symphyotrichum oolentangiense Leafy, prickly columns with showy pink blooms on top Hummingbird-friendly create an interesting display through the summer. Host A best bet for late season beauty and drama. From July–August. This prairie plant’s rich nectar is prized plant for silvery checkerspot butterflies. The scientific August–October, dozens of 1” lavender to deep blue, by bees and butterflies. It’s also been useful to ç Attractive foliage name used to be Aster, like the common name. Ç Í∏Ω∫ yellow-eyed daisies are held in large sprays. Thrives in Southwest Indian tribes for food, dyes, and medicine. Culinary dry soil but is even more gorgeous in rich garden soil. ´ Will reseed for next year. Musky scent. Seed from Edible flowers $3.00—2.5” pot: Seed from Indiana. Formerly Aster. 12–48”h Colorado. 42–54”h Ω∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot ˝ Ground cover N002 Dream of Beauty—Pink flowers with burnt Í∏Ωı∫˜ N032 Bellflower, Tall Campanula americana  Medicinal orange centers form a dense carpet in many soil $3.50—3.5” pot Blue star flowers on tall spikes in late summer, not ˜ Minnesota native types, including clay. Selected on the Great Plains N015 Aster, Smooth Blue by plantsman Claude Barr. ★★★★★ 12”h bell-like. Long bloom time. Self-seeding biennial, not ‰ Rock garden Symphyotrichum laeve N003 October Skies—Light lavender-blue 1” flowers weedy like the unfortunately ubiquitous European Lavender-blue flowers in profusion late in the season. with gold centers on mint-scented mounds. creeping bellflower. Seed from Clayton County, Iowa. † One of the most versatile, appealing, and long-lived of Cold-sensitive: Blooms in late summer and fall when many 24–72”h Í∏˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack all the asters. The attractive blue-green foliage is silky keep above 40°F plants are done blooming. Pollinators appreciate smooth. Plant in full sun for a charming floral display. N033 Bergamot, Wild Monarda fistulosa ß ¥ Toxic to humans that. Excellent cut flower. Cultivar. ★★★★★ Seed from Winona County, Minn. Formerly Aster. ★★★ ß 15–24”h This fragrant member of the mint family has lavender Saturday restock ★★ 36–60”h Í∏Ωı∫˜ N004 Raydon’s Favorite ◊—Blue-lavender 1” flow- blossoms July–September. Excellent for butterflies and $6.00—4 plants in a pack ers. Rated by the Chicago Botanic Garden as one moths; attracts hummingbirds. Good for tea. Seed ÍΩı∫˙ǘ of the best aster cultivars for its good habit and N016 Baneberry, Red Actaea rubra from Iowa. 24–48”h by 48”w About those flower production. 24–36”h by 18–36”w Attractive lobed foliage followed by stunning red $3.50—3.5” pot stars… berries in late summer and fall. Good on wooded Bishop’s Cap ß $6.00—4 plants in a pack: N034 Mitella diphylla hillsides. Wild seed from Mille Lacs County, Minn. Throughout, you will Wild Aromatic Aster—Blue-lavender flowers Spikes of tiny, fantastically intricate white flowers with N005 18–24”h ∏Ó˜¥ $9.00—4” pot notice plants that are with yellow centers. Central Illinois seed source. fringed petals from April to June. Maple-shaped 3" marked with five stars 12–40”h ı˜ N017 Beardtongue, Foxglove ß leaves. Moist soil. Spreads by seed or rhizomes. Seed (★★★★★). These plants from Winona County, Minn. 6–16”h ∏Ó˜ have been awarded five N006 Aster, Big-Leaved ß Penstemon digitalis $3.50—3.5” pot stars by Heger, Lonnee, Eurybia macrophylla Elongated triangular leaves ripple slightly on upright, Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta narrow plants. White to light pink tubular blooms on and Whitman in the Ground cover with light blue flowers, September– Daisies with yellow petals on single stems. Biennial or vertical stems in June. Not related to foxglove 2011 edition of Growing October if it gets enough sun. Leaves so large it’s also short-lived perennial. Í∏∫¥ (Digitalis); it’s so named because the flowers resemble Perennials in Cold Climates called lumberjack toilet paper. Native to savanna and as one of the very best miniature foxgloves. Reseeds, though not in a bad way. $2.00—2.5” pot: woodlands in rich soil. Easy to grow, though it may ß plants available on the Hummingbird nectar. Seed from McHenry County, Ill. N035a Irish Eyes —Flowers with bright yellow inhibit the growth of some of its neighboring plants. Í∏Ω∫˙˜¥ market. 24–48”h $3.50—3.5” pot petals and green eyes. Cultivar. 24–30”h Seed from Pine County, Minn. Formerly Aster. 12–36”h ß Í∏Ωı∫˝˜ ß N035b Toto Gold —Yellow and red 4–5” flowers $3.50—3.5” pot N018 Beardtongue, Large-Flowered with prominent dark centers. Prolong bloom until N007 Aster, Calico Penstemon grandiflorus frost by cutting back the plant after first flower- Symphyotrichum lateriflorum Lady in Black Sculptural lavender flowers early summer over gray- ing. Compact cultivar that is great for a green basal foliage. Prefers a dry spot. Seed from Polk container.12–15”h Statuesque beauty with dark purple leaves in spring, County, Minn. 24–40”h ÍΩı∫˙ $3.50—3.5” pot smothered in small white daisy flowers with purplish $3.50—3.5” pot: red centers in late summer. Pinching stems back in ear- Bee Balm Monarda didyma N036a Wild Black-Eyed Susan ß—Seed from the upper Midwest. 12–40”h ˜ ly summer produces bushier plants. Cultivar. Formerly Large flower clusters in July and August. Best in sun Í∏Ω∫ Aster. 36”h with space around it for good air circulation. Mint fam- $6.00—4 plants in a pack: $3.00—2.5” pot ily; good for tea. Remove spent flowers to prolong N036b Wild Black-Eyed Susan—Seed from northeast- N008 Aster, Frost Symphyotrichum pilosus ß flowering. Does well in both poor and good soil. ern Iowa. 12–40”h ˜ Half-inch white daisy flowers with yellow centers that Deer-resistant. Í∏Ω∫˙Ç Plants N037 Black-Eyed Susan, Sweet ß age to red. Extend your garden’s bloom time with an $2.00—2.5” pot: Rudbeckia subtomentosa aster that flowers until hard frost. Good for late-season N019 Jacob Cline ß—Cultivar with the best red marked Large yellow flowers with shimmering red-brown pollinators. Thrives in poor soils; may reseed. Seed flowers. ★★★★★ 48”h centers. Blooms for an extremely long period, from Winona County, Minn. Also called hairy white N020 Panorama Red Shades ß—Strong red selection. Í∏Ω˜ August–October. An outstanding perennial and good with oldfield aster. Formerly Aster. 18–48”h 30”h $3.50—3.5” pot cut flower. Seed from Allamakee County, Iowa. $3.50—3.5” pot: Í∏∫˜¥ N009 Aster, Heart-Leaved ß 24–72”h $3.50—3.5” pot N021 Wild Bee Balm ß—A favorite of native bees, Symphyotrichum cordifolium with showy 2” heads of tightly clustered red flow- Blanket Flower Gaillardia aristata Ω Clouds of small flowers, sometimes light blue, some- ers on square stems in midsummer. Surface roots Sun-loving, colorful daisies on mounding plants. times white, with centers that change from white to quickly form mats of aromatic leaves. Massing Blooms regardless of heat and drought. Deadheading yellow to dark pink from August through October. plants attracts more pollinators. Midwestern seed results in a blanket of color all summer. Í∫ Wonderful cut flowers and winsome in the garden. ˜ source. 24–48”h $2.00—2.5” pot: Heart-shaped deep green leaves. Average to dry soil. are $4.00—3.5” pot: Arizona Sun ß—Bicolor 3” flowers in brick Seed from Crawford County, Wis. Formerly Aster. N038a ß and gold. Cultivar. 8–10”h 24–36”h Í∏Ωı∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot N022 Fireball —Red-purple clusters of tubular especially blossoms on a compact cultivar. 15–20”h N038b Burgundy ß—Wine red flowers, best in full N023 Petite Delight ß—Dwarf bee balm cultivar sun. Cultivar. 24–30”h good whose flowers are an eye-catching rosy pink: just $3.00—3.5” pot: watch the hummingbirds flock. It adapts to any N039a Mesa Yellow—Profuse lemon yellow 2–3” moist, well-drained soil, and increases quickly. flowers. Dense habit. Cultivar. 18”h 12–15”h for bees $7.00—1 quart pot: N039b Fanfare Blaze ◊—Fiery orange trumpet-like petals around a deep red-orange center. 12–16”h ˙ www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 53

We accept cash, checks, Amex, Native Plants Visa, MasterCard, & Discover ß Blazing Star Liatris N056 Columbine, Wild PACKAGED NATIVE PLANT GARDENS Vertical spikes of flowers. Loved by butterflies. Seeds Aquilegia canadensis eaten by birds. ÍΩ∫¥ Red and yellow blossoms in late spring. Easy to grow, Four or more plants of 12 varieties, selected to make a great native planting $3.00—2.5” pot: though short-lived and reseeding. Excellent nectar N040 Eureka L. pycnostachya—Reddish purple flowers on source for hummingbirds. Does well in dappled shade. 50 plants (a whole flat) $68.00 long spikes from midsummer to early fall. Densely Good for edge of woodland or partly shaded hillside. N051 Butterfly Garden clustered lower leaves. Tall selection that is breath- Seed from Grant County, Wis. 24–36”h Í∏ÓΩı∫˙˜‰ Orange butterfly weed ıΩ, narrow-leaf purple coneflower Ω∫˙, black-eyed taking in the garden. Great for cut flowers. 60”h $3.50—3.5” pot Susan, purple prairie clover, smooth blue aster ıΩ, sky blue aster ıΩ, iron- $6.00—4 plants in a pack: N057 Compass Plant Silphium laciniatum ß weed, early sunflower, wild bergamot ıΩ, hoary vervain, New England aster N041 Wild Button Blazing Star L. aspera—Tufts of Yellow daisy flowers June–September with huge, ıΩ, and button blazing star ı. Wild seed from Minnesota (except black-eyed lavender flowers loosely line the stems creating a attractive leaves that point north and south. Tolerates Susan, from northeastern Iowa). Í∏ ˜ showy flower spike. Blooms August–September. drier soils. An excellent choice for a large-scale wild- N163 Rain Garden Protect bulbs from rodents. Quite adaptable. flower garden. Fair for butterflies. Seed from northern ı˜ Seed from Grant County, S.D. 24–36”h Illinois. 72–120”h Í∏Ω∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot Plant a raingarden in a low-lying area in the yard or where gutters empty. N042 Wild Dotted Blazing Star L. punctata—Narrow, Swamp milkweed Ωı, New England aster ıΩ, Joe Pye weed ıΩ, boneset, horizontal leaves are interspersed with the N058 Coneflower, Green-Headed ß Helen’s flower, blue flag iris, cardinal flower Ω∫˙, blue vervain, culver’s magenta-violet blooms. The most drought-toler- Rudbeckia laciniata root, prairie blazing star ı, bristly sedge, and little bluestem ıΩ. Wild seed Í∏ ˜ ant blazing star, its roots go down 7–15’. Seed Yellow turned-back petals with greenish centers. from Minnesota and northeastern Iowa. from northeastern Colorado. 12–36”h ˜ Blooms late July through October. Native to prairie, N043 Wild Meadow Blazing Star L. ligulistylis—Tall savanna, and woodlands. Spreads. Seed from Rock stalks of purple blossoms, best in moist soil and County, Wis. 72–120”h Í∏Ó∫˜¥$3.50—3.5” pot N067b False Indigo Amorpha fruticosa full sun. Seed from northern Iowa. ★★★★★ ß 36–60”h ı˜ N059 Coneflower, Narrow-Leaf Loose, airy shrub which often forms dense thickets. N044 Wild Prairie Blazing Star L. pycnostachya— Echinacea angustifolia Fine-textured foliage on the upper third of the plant. Densely clustered lower leaves, hairy stems, and Large pink daisies with turned-back petals in July. Small purple flowers in narrow 3–6” spikes from April dense flower spikes of bright purple from mid- Most highly prized of the coneflowers for its medicinal to June. Happy anywhere from a dry prairie to a bog Í∏Ω˜ summer to early autumn. Best in full sun. Seed qualities. Prefers dry, sandy, well-drained soil. garden. Nebraska seed source. 72–120”h from Mower County, Minn. 24–48”h ˜ Midwestern seed source. 12–24”h Í∏Ω∫˜ $7.00—4.5” pot See MORE BLAZING STAR, page 22 $3.50—3.5” pot Ferns see box, page 54 ß ß N045 Bloodroot Sanguinaria canadensis ß N060 Coneflower, Pale Purple N080 Figwort Scrophularia marilandica White blooms in earliest spring. Popular in wild gar- Echinacea pallida Tiny reddish brown flowers that look like “a horse’s dens. The roots are used for red dye. Polk County, Lavender blooms June–July. Tolerates drier soils. Fair mouth with a bad overbite,” but are interesting Wis., source. 6–9”h Í∏Óı˜ $6.00—4” pot for butterflies. Seed from Ogle County, Ill. 24–48”h enough to put in dried flower arrangements. This Í∏Ω∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot southeastern Minnesota native blooms July to October N046 Blue-Eyed Grass, Prairie and has “special value to native bees” due to its large Sisyrinchium campestre N061 Coneflower, Yellow amount of nectar, according to the Xerces Society. Delicate, late-spring bloomer. Looks like a grass, but Ratibida pinnata Deer-resistant. Seed from Clayton County, Iowa. Also then small blue blossoms appear. Seed from Winona One of the most elegant of all wild flowers. Long called carpenter’s square. 40–96”h by 24”w Í∏Ω∫˙˜ County, Minn. 4–12”h Í∏˜ $3.50—3.5” pot yellow petals droop attractively down around a promi- $3.50—3.5” pot Bottle Gentian ß nent dark center, somewhat like a badminton birdie. N081 Fireweed Chamerion angustifolium ß N047 Bluebells, Virginia Seed from Madison County, Iowa. Blooms Mertensia virginica July–September. Easy to grow. 36–72”h Í∫˜ Spikes of 1” magenta to pink flowers on red stems with pointed, narrow leaves. So named because it rap- Blooms in spring, then disappears until the following $6.00—4 plants in a pack idly fills open spaces left by fires (spreading by spring. Pink buds open to lavender-blue bells. Good See MORE CONEFLOWER, pages 22–23 rhizomes and seeds). In England during World War II, between daylilies or hosta. Polk County, Wis., source. it was called bombweed since it filled bomb craters. 12–24”h Í∏ÓΩı˜ $6.00—4.5” pot N062 Coreopsis, Prairie Coreopsis palmata Yellow daisies in July. Aggressive, spreading by Does not like to be crowded. Blooms all summer. Seed N048 Bluets, Long-Leaved from Burnett County, Wis. Formerly Epilobium. 48”h rhizomes to form dense patches. Common on original Í∏Ω∫´˜ Houstonia longifolia Long-Leaved prairies. Easy to grow. Tolerates dry conditions. Seed $3.50—3.5” pot Abundant pale purplish pink to white quarter-inch from Wisconsin. 16–36”h Í∏∫˜ N082 Gentian, Bottle Gentiana andrewsii flowers. A small rosette of lower leaves disappears $6.00—4 plants in a pack ß Clusters of closed blue flowers, August–October, are a before the flowers bloom. Sandy, gravelly, and rocky N063 Coreopsis, Sand striking hue that almost glows. Prefers damp soil. Seed soils. Wild seed from St. Louis County, Minn. 4–10”h Coreopsis lanceolata from southeastern Minnesota. 18–30”h Í∏˜ Í∏˜‰ $7.00—4” pot Yellow 1–2” flowers with closely spaced, toothed petals $6.00—4 plants in a pack N049 Boneset Eupatorium perfoliatum ß and yellow centers. Flowers bloom on slender, upright N083 Geranium, Wild ß Pink blossoms July–September. Interesting leaf texture stems from spring to early summer. Well-drained soil. Geranium maculatum Seed from central Illinois. 12–24”h ͘ with leaves pierced by the stem (the species name Small lavender-pink flowers from April–July. Red fall $3.50—3.5” pot means “perforated foliage”). Prefers the wetter end of foliage color. Seed from Madison County, Iowa. the garden or edge of pond. Excellent nectar for bees See MORE COREOPSIS, pages 23 and 35 18–30”h Í∏Óı˜ $3.50—3.5” pot and butterflies. Seed from Whiteside County, Ill. ß◊ ß 36”h ÍΩ∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot N064 Cow Parsnip N084 Ginger, Wild Asarum canadense Heracleum maximum Aromatic ground cover with heart-shaped 4–6” leaves. Wild Ginger N050 Brown-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia triloba A giant, architectural plant, with a flat cluster of white Dark maroon and beige flowers hide under leaves in Yellow flowers with dark centers July–October. Great flower heads 8–12” across and three-lobed leaves spring. Slowly forms a colony. Deer-resistant. Seed cut flowers. Easy to grow; blooms the second year. 12–24” wide. Blooms in late spring to early summer. from Winona County, Minn. 4–6”h Í∏Ó˝Â˜¥ Short-lived perennial with smaller flowers than black- Recommend handling with gloves, as oils may cause a $3.50—3.5” pot eyed Susan, but blooms more heavily. Use this plant to rash for those with sensitive skin. Likes damp soil; N085 Glade Mallow Napaea dioica ß◊ create some major excitement in your landscape. Self- good for rain gardens. This is not the invasive Í∏∫˜¥ Small white flowers group together resembling loose sows. Seed from Iowa. 24–60”h European wild parsnip. Wild source from Princeton, cotton balls on top of a hefty plant with jagged, lobed ÍΩ∫¥˜ $3.50—3.5” pot Minnesota. 48–96”h $3.00—3.5” pot leaves larger than dinner plates. Blooms mid-summer Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinalis N065 Culver’s Root ß to early fall. Requires moist soil. Will spread by rhi- Spikes of scarlet blossoms that attract hummingbirds, zomes and branching of the taproot. Seed from Veronicastrum virginicum mid- to late summer. Best in partial shade and con- Winnebago County, Ill. 48–120”h by 36–60”w stantly moist, rich soil. Í∏Ω∫˙¥ Tall and stately with big, dramatic spikes of white $6.00—4.5” pot flowers July–August. Seed from Monroe County, Wis. $3.00—3.5” pot: N086 Golden Alexanders Zizia aurea ß 72”h Í∏Ω˜ $3.50—3.5” pot N052 Wild Cardinal Flower ß—Scarlet flowers. Seed Bright yellow 3–4” flat-topped flower clusters “like a from Buffalo County, Wis. 24–36”h ˜ N066 Cup Plant Silphium perfoliatum ß yellow Queen Anne’s Lace” bloom from May to June. $6.00—4 plants in a pack: Yellow daisy flowers for an extended period in later Leaves and fruits turn bright purple in fall. Reseeds N053 Wild Cardinal Flower—Scarlet flowers. Seed summer. Huge leaves catch water at stem joint. enthusiastically; tolerates heavy clay soil. Host for the from northeastern Iowa. 24–36”h ˜ There’s nothing like seeing a goldfinch bathing in one black swallowtail butterfly. Seed from Iowa County, of these naturally occurring bird baths! An impressive Wis. 24–30”h Í∏Ω∫˜¥ $3.50—3.5” pot $6.00—4.5” pot: prairie plant that reseeds freely. Prefers moist soil. Monet Moment—Deep rosy pink cultivar. N087 Goldenrod, Showy Solidago speciosa ß N054 Seed from McHenry County, Ill. 48–96”h Í∏Ω˜ Vigorous. 36”h $3.50—3.5” pot Graceful, long cones of densely clustered yellow mini- flowers on reddish stems with olive-green foliage. Cinquefoil, Wineleaf N067a Dutchman’s Breeches N055 Blooms August–October. Probably the nicest golden- Potentilla tridentata Dicentra cucullaria rod for sunny locations. Seed from Davies County, Ill. Loose clusters of dainty white buttercup flowers in Delicate, fringed foliage and pale yellow to white 24–36”h Í∏Ωı∫˜¥ $3.50—3.5” pot June and glossy leaves that turn wine and bronze in pantaloon-like flowers in early spring. Foliage dies ß autumn. Seldom seen in gardens or anywhere else, back in summer only to pop back up the next spring. N088 Goldenrod, Stiff Solidago rigida these are undemanding rock garden plants that will be Seed from Grant County, Wis. ★★★★★ 6–12”h A handsome plant, once common across the American happy in sun and well-drained, even gravelly, soil. ∏ÓΩ˜¥ $3.50—3.5” pot prairie, with radiant yellow flat-topped flower clusters. Wild seed from northern Minnesota. 3–6”h by August–September bloom. Seeds are late-season food 12–15”w Í∫˜ $7.00—3.5” pot for birds. Seed from southeastern Minnesota. 36–60”h Í∏∫˜¥ $3.50—3.5” pot Button Blazing Star 54 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Plant widths are similar to their heights Native Plants unless noted otherwise. Key N089 Goldenrod, Zigzag ß N102 Jack-in-the-Pulpit ß N114 Lobelia, Great Blue Lobelia siphilitica Í Full sun Solidago flexicaulis Arisaema triphyllum Spikes of tubular blue-lavender flowers, July– ∏ Part sun/part shade Brings bright color to shady corners in fall with clus- Clusters of three leaves, followed by an upright green September. The three lower petals are long landing Ó Shade ters of small yellow flowers. The stems zigzag between tube with a furled cover. One of the easiest native pads for pollinators. Prefers moist soil, but adapts well the large leaves. Best in a naturalized woodland plants to cultivate. Native to savanna and woodlands in to gardens. Good for stream banks or damp woods. Reseeds. Seed from Winona County, Wis. 24–36”h Ω garden. Seed from Clayton County, Iowa 24–36”h neutral soil. Seeds and tuberous roots burn mouth Attractive to bees ∏Óı∫˝˜¥ $3.50—3.5” pot severely if tasted. Seed from Ramsey County. 12–36”h Í∏Ωı˙˜¥ $6.00—4 plants in a pack ı Bird food source Í∏Ó˜¥ $3.50—3.5” pot N115 Lupine, Wild Lupinus perennis ß ∫ Butterfly-friendly N090 Harebells Campanula rotundifolia Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium reptans Showy blue to violet tiered spikes of blossoms, May ˙ Hummingbird-friendly A delicate-looking plant with purple bellflowers in clusters June to September. Prefers drier soils. Native Light blue, bell-shaped flowers in loose clusters appear and June. Seven to 11 leaflets are arranged like wagon- ç to prairie, savanna, and woodland edges in northern on reclining stems in mid- to late spring. The foliage wheel spokes. Excellent for butterflies, both for nectar Attractive foliage and caterpillars; it’s the only food for larvae of the Ç North America, Europe, and Asia. These may be small looks fresh and green all through the growing season. Culinary at the time of the sale. Seed from central Minnesota. Likes moist soil. ∏ÓΩ˝ endangered Karner Blue butterfly. Rabbits also love to ´ Í∏˜‰ eat wild lupine. Must have sandy soil. Tolerates drier Edible flowers 4–20”h $6.00—4 plants in a pack $3.50—3.5” pot: ˝ Ground cover conditions. Goes dormant after seed. Fewer flowers in Helen’s Flower Helenium autumnale N103 Wild Jacob’s Ladder ß—Seed from south -  ˜ shade. Seed from Waupaca County, Wis. 12–24”h Medicinal eastern Minnesota. 18”h Í∏ÓΩ∫˜¥ ˜ Grows beautifully in the garden and is great for clay $3.50—3.5” pot Minnesota native soil. Nicknamed “sneezeweed” because the dried $10.00—4.5” pot: ‰ Rock garden leaves were once used to make snuff—not because it N104 Stairway to Heaven ß—Foliage is green with N116 Marsh Marigold Caltha palustris aggravates allergies. Í∏∫Â¥ cream edges. In cool weather, the leaves are Bright yellow buttercups in early spring. Native to † ç swamps and brooksides throughout our area. Grows in Cold-sensitive: $2.00—2.5” pot: tinged with pink. Cultivar. 12–15”h prairie, savanna, and woodland, but requires year- keep above 40°F Helena Red and Gold ß—Cultivar in bright red N091 Joe Pye Weed Eupatorium round moisture. Readily cultivated in a wet garden soil ¥ Toxic to humans edged with gold. The raised centers are dusted Popular in European gardens. Moist soil. or containers. Seed from southwest Illinois. 4–16”h ß with matching gold. Thrives in damp soil. 48”h Saturday restock July–September blooms. ÍΩ∫Â¥ Í∏˜¥ $7.00—4.5” pot N092 Wild Helen’s Flower—Yellow flowers. Seed from Rainy River, Minn. 48–60”h $3.50—3.5” pot: N117 Mayapple Podophyllum peltatum N105 Gateway E. purpureum ß—Burgundy stems with See MORE HELEN’S FLOWER, pages 24–25 White flowers under large umbrella leaves. Blooms dusty rose flower heads. Compact and sturdy May to June. Spreading ground cover that likes oak cultivar. 48–72”h  Hepatica Hepatica trees. Seed from southwestern Illinois. 24–36”h N106 Sweet Joe Pye E. purpureum ß—Tall, with pink Sweet in the woodland garden, with lavender, white, Í∏Ó˝ ˜¥ $7.00—4.5” pot blossoms. Aromatic. Excellent nectar for bees and pink, or blue flowers in April. Burgundy-brown leaves ∏Ó butterflies. Wild seed from Winona County, N118 Meadow Rue, Early ß persist through winter. ˜ Minn. 84”h Thalictrum dioicum $10.00—4.5” pot: Wild Joe Pye E. maculatum ß—Tall and stately N107 A spring favorite. The flowers have an unusual form— N093 Wild Round-Lobed H. americana ß—Polk with flat clusters of pink flowers. Wild seed from like little jellyfish—in pale green, purple, and yellow. County, Wis., source. 5”h ˜ Winona County, Minn. 72–100”h ı˜ N094 Wild Sharp-Lobed H. acutiloba ß—Polk County, The drooping stamens sway in the slightest breeze. Wis., source. 5”h ˜ N108 Kinnikinnick ß April–May bloom time. Seed from Winona County, ∏Ó˜ Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Minn. 8–28”h $3.50—3.5” pot N095 Hyssop, Anise Agastache foeniculum ß Popular native evergreen groundcover. Small, glossy N119 Meadow Rue, Purple Fragrant purple flowers July–August. Goldfinches favor leaves turn red in fall. Abundant pinkish white flowers, Thalictrum dasycarpum the seeds. Aromatic leaves used for tea. Vigorous. Seed followed by red fruit. Native to sandy areas, so good Í∏Ω∫ǘ Tall purple stems. Creamy flowers, June and July. Seed from Anoka County, Minn. 24–36”h drainage is important. Michigan source. 6–9”h Merrybells from Winona County, Minn. 72”h Í∏ı˜ $3.50—3.5” pot Í∏˝Â˜ $9.00—4.5” pot ß $3.50—3.5” pot N096 Hyssop, Purple Giant Larkspur, Prairie ß N110 N120 Merrybells Uvularia grandiflora ß Agastache scrophulariifolia Delphinium virescens Clump-forming perennial. Bright yellow nodding Crowded spikes of lavender flowers from Pale blue to white flowers in June and July. Prefers dri- July–September. Large, fragrant leaves below the blooms with twisted petals. Easy and desirable for cul- er soils. Seed from Pierce County, Wis. 20–48”h tivation. Wisconsin source. 12–24”h ÓΩ˜ flower spikes. Spreads well (it’s in the mint family). Í∏˜¥ $3.50—3.5” pot Seed from McHenry County, Illinois. 48–60”h $10.00—4” pot Í∏Ω∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot N111 Leadplant Amorpha canescens N121 Mexican Hat Ratibida columnifera Colorful sombreros of mahogany and yellow in sum- N100 Iris, Northern Blue Flag ß Small gray-green shrub with dense spikes of violet-blue flowers June–August. Nicely textured foliage. Tolerates mer. A biennial cousin of the yellow coneflower. Seed Iris versicolor drier soils. Seed from western South Dakota. 24–48”h wild-gathered by Prairie Moon. 24–36”h Í∏∫˜ Large showy flowers brighten sunny marsh areas in ÍΩı∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot $6.00—4 plants in a pack early summer. Seed from Crawford County, Wis. Milkweed see box, page 55 18–30”h Í∏ı˜¥ $3.50—3.5” pot N112 Lily, Michigan Lilium michiganense Brown-speckled orange flowers with strongly curled- N135 Mint, Mountain ß N101 Ironweed Vernonia fasciculata back petals, June to August. First-year seedlings with Pycnanthemum virginianum Tall plants with clusters of fluffy bright reddish purple Í∏ı˜ seed from Sherburne County, Minn. 48–60”h Numerous clusters of blossoms, white often with pur- flowers July–September. Seed from Columbia County, $9.00—4” pot Í∏Ω˜ ple dots, from June to September with a great mint Wis. 48–72”h $3.50—3.5” pot N113 Lily, Prairie Lilium philadelphicum Northern Blue aroma. A magnet for butterflies. May be used for tea Flag Iris Deep orange flowers with purplish brown spots in and to flavor food. Put it in your garden for fragrance. summer. First-year seedlings that are many years from Wild seed from central Illinois. 12–36”h Í∏∫ǘ blooming. Seed from Burnett County, Wis. 12–36”h $3.50—3.5” pot Í∏˜ $9.00—4 plants in a pack See also WILD MINT, page 8 Native Ferns See more FERNS in Perennials, page 23 N068 Christmas Fern ß Lady Fern Athyrium N075 Maidenhair Fern Adiantum pedatum ß Polystichum acrostichoides Bright green. Prefers moist rich soil, but is tolerant of sun and Delicate green foliage in fan-like fronds. Water during drought. Stays green into winter and can be used for winter decorations. drought. Deer- and rabbit-resistant. Í∏Ó˝ Horticultural source. ★★★★★ 12–24”h Í∏Ó˝˜ Clumps will grow larger but do not spread. Tolerates drier soils $4.00—3.5” pot: $4.00—3.5” pot ∏Ó˝˜ ß in shade. Horticultural source. 12–24”h N071 Lady Fern A. filix-femina ß—Vigorous, finely textured N076 Ostrich Fern Matteuccia struthiopteris $7.00—4.5” pot fronds. Horticultural source. ★★★★★ 24–36”h ˜ Vase-shaped fern with huge leaves like ostrich plumes. Grow in ß N069 Cinnamon Fern $6.00—3.5” pot: moist shade in a woodland garden, in a damp border, or at the edge of a pond. Extremely vigorous, spreading by rhizomes. Osmunda cinnamomea N072 Lady in Red A. angustum rubellum ß—Burgundy stems One of our most majestic native ferns. Grows in contrast with green fronds. Best color begins to be seen in Native to U.S., Europe and Asia. Horticultural source. Syn. M. pensylvanica. ★★★★★ 36–60”h Í∏Ó˝˜¥ boggy and swampy areas, but happy in a well- the second year. Cultivar. ★★★★★ 30–36”h drained garden, too. Soon after the foliage appears $4.00—3.5” pot $6.00—4.5” pot: in spring, erect, golden yellow, fertile N077 Sensitive Fern Onoclea sensibilis N073 Mrs. Frizell’s A. filix-femina ß—Also called the fronds emerge from the center of the Spreading colonies of smooth, upright fronds. Goes dormant at tatting fern. Leaflets have been reduced to rounded lobes crown. Horticultural source. ★★★★★ 40°F (hence the name). Horticultural source. 12–36”h along the mid-rib, resembling tatting (handmade lace). 36–60”h Í∏˝˜ $8.00—1 gal. pot Í∏Ó˜¥ $4.00—3.5” pot First found in Ireland. Cultivar. 8–12”h N070 Interrupted Fern ß $10.00—4.5” pot: Wood Fern Dryopteris Osmunda claytoniana N074 Victoriae A. filix-femina—Criss-cross leaflets end in Grow in a protected, moist site. Í∏˝ Similar in appearance to cinnamon fern. small tufts, looking like a fountain of bright green letter $8.00—1 gal. pot: Prefers moist soil, but will tolerate drought Xs. Cultivar originally popular during the Victorian fern N078 Eastern Wood Fern D. marginalis ß—Evergreen, grayish craze. Prefers evenly moist, rich soil. 18–24”h and planting on hillsides. Horticultural green fronds. Horticultural source. ★★★★★ ∏˝˜ source. 36–48”h $8.00—1 gal. pot 18–30”h ˜ $10.00—4.5” pot: N079 Goldie’s Giant D. goldieana—Tufts of long pale green fronds. Horticultural source. ★★★★★ 48”h by 24”w ˜ www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 55 Native Plants N136 Monkey Flower Mimulus ringens Small blue flowers in summer. Low, creeping habit. Í∏Ω∫Â¥ Small, rounded leaves rooting at nodes. Excellent as a Milkweed Asclepias pond edge or ground cover. Seed from Winona County, Milkweed is the only food source of monarch cater- $3.00—2.5” pot (continued): Minn. 12–36”h Í∏Ω˝˜$6.00—4 plants in a pack Female pillars. It’s also a great nectar source for bees. You’ll N129 Purple A. purpurescens ß—Domed 2–3” clus- N137 Mossberry Empetrum nigrum ◊ be surprised by the variety of leaf shape, fragrance, ters of tiny rose-pink blossoms are like landing monarch Low and spreading, with small needle-like leaves that and flower color that these native milkweed vari- pads late spring through July. The dried seed butterflies only turn purple in fall. Inconspicuous purple star-shaped eties have to offer, from orange to pink to white. pods are used in flower arrangements. Spreads lay their eggs slowly and is garden-worthy. While native to flowers. Dark berries in fall are best eaten cooked, and N122 Gay Butterflies A. tuberosa ß—Mixed reds, on milkweed. often accompany other fruits in jellies and pies. oranges, and yellows. Cultivar of the native Minnesota, the last verified sighting of this A member of the heather family that is native to north- butterfly weed. 24”h ı $2.00—2.5” pot species was 125 years ago. It’s time we return eastern Minnesota, it prefers acid soil but can grow in it to our ecosystem. Iowa seed source. 24–36”h ß ß neutral soils. Seed from Switzerland (the plant is also Orange Butterfly Weed A. tuberosa —Clusters of N130 Sullivant’s A. sullivantii —Lavender-pink native there). 4–12”h by 10–12”w Í∏ıÇ˝‰˜ bright orange flowers followed by puffy seed pods. flowers, similar to common milkweed $2.00—2.5” pot Best in dry soils and full sun. Very attractive to (A. syriaca), but less aggressive and with slight- butterflies. Late to emerge in spring, so mark the N138 New Jersey Tea Ceanothus americanus ly smaller flowers, June–August. Visited by spot where you plant it. hummingbirds and a wide variety of bees and Dense foliage and white blooms June–July, followed by N123 $2.00—2.5” pot Seed from the upper butterflies, including monarchs. Seed from flat-topped seed clusters. Nebraska seed source. Midwest. ★★★★★ 24”h ı˜ central Illinois. 36”h ˙˜ 24–36”h by 36–60”w Í∏Ω∫˜ $3.00—2.5” pot N124 $6.00—4 plants in a pack ß Seed from the Swamp A. incarnata ß—Deep rose-pink flowers in N139 Obedient Plant ß upper Midwest. ★★★★★ 24”h ı˜ large, domed clusters. Superb cut flowers, and, of Physostegia virginiana Rose Crown $3.00—2.5” pot: course, butterflies find them irresistible. Very long- blooming, with the aroma of buttercream frosting. Fuchsia-pink cultivar, blooming July–September. Best N125 Hello Yellow A. tuberosa—Showy bright yellow Monarch eggs on 36–48”h ı˜ in a location where they cannot crowd out other flowers. Cultivar of the native butterfly weed. milkweed leaves. plants; interplant with native grasses to reduce spread- 30”h ı N131 Seed from Fayette County, Iowa. ing. Easier to control in lower sunlight. Obedient N126 Showy A. speciosa—A tall milkweed that will $3.50—3.5” pot plants get their name because one of its snapdragon- not spread invasively like the common milk- N132 Seed from Kandiyohi County, Minn. like flowers will (temporarily) stay in place if you move weed (A. syriaca). It has softly felted gray $6.00—4 plants in a pack it, but the native plant is ironically known for its less leaves and dramatically structured pink flow- N133 Whorled A. verticillata—Sweet-scented white well-behaved spreading and flopping habit. Very easy ers, June–August, that are sweetly fragrant. flowers July to September and long needle-like care. 36”h Í∏ÓΩ $2.00—2.5” pot Attracts butterflies and bees. Average to dry leaves make this wildflower a petite enchanter. soil. Seed from Nebraska. 48”h ı˜ N140 Onion, Nodding Allium cernuum Thrives in poor, dry soil and multiplies rapidly. $3.50—3.5” pot: Seed from Pierce County, Wis. 12–24”h ı˜ Drooping lavender onion flowers July–August. An N127 Poke A. exaltata ß—White blooms in June edible perennial that will reseed nicely. Seed from $17.00—6 plants in a jumbo pack: and July. Normal to dry soil. Great for butter- ß northern Illinois. 24”h Í∏Ç´˜ N134 Mixed Six Pack —An assortment This is what flies. Seed from Clayton County, Iowa. designed to attract and nurture $6.00—4 plants in a pack ı˜ you want to see 36–72”h monarch butterflies, with each plant in the N141 Onion, Prairie Allium stellatum ß N128 Prairie A. hirtella —Lesser-known milkweed, equivalent of a 3” pot. One plant each of orange on your milkweed A very nice, well-behaved onion. Lavender blooms in native to upland prairies. Clusters of tiny very butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) and five milk- plants. July and August. An edible perennial. Seed from pale green flowers with purple tips that bloom Í∏Ç´˜ weeds: swamp (A. incarnata), Sullivant’s (A. sul- Winona County, Minn. 10–20”h for two months in mid-summer. Medium-wet livantii), common (A. syriaca), whorled (A. $6.00—4 plants in a pack to dry soil; a good rain garden plant. Seed ß verticillata), and showy (A. speciosa). A special N142 Partridge Pea floss, or “silk,” was used in World War II to offering by the Minnesota State Horticultural Chamaecrista fasciculata stuff soldiers’ life jackets. Also called tall green Society. Note: common milkweed, while ˜ Delicate leaves and almost orchid-like gold blossoms in milkweed. Unknown seed source. 36–48”h beloved by monarchs, is more aggressive than summer on this reseeding annual. Seed pods are eaten the other species. All seed from the Midwest. ˜ by gamebirds and songbirds. Leaves collapse when touched. Seed from Grant County, Wis. Syn. Cassia. 12–36”h Í∏Ω∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot N152 Phlox, Prairie Phlox pilosa Prairie Smoke Geum triflorum N143 Pasque Flower Anemone patens ß Broad heads of deep pink flowers. Good for restora- Not enough can be said about this beautiful, three-sea- Fragrant pale violet flowers on feathery foliage in April tions and perennial gardens. Blooms May–July. Seed son plant. Nodding, early spring dark pink flowers are and May. Easy. Pierce County, Wis. 8–14”h ͘¥ from Howard County, Iowa. 18–24”h Í∏˜ followed by feathery, long-lasting seed heads. Showy $6.00—4 plants in a pack $6.00—4 plants in a pack clumps of dark green foliage turn burgundy in fall. N144 Pasture Thistle Cirsium discolor ◊ Adapts to a variety of sites. Spreads by rhizomes. Seeds Phlox, Woodland Phlox divaricata Í∏ One of the best late summer plants for a variety of pol- eaten by birds. 6–13”h Good spreader for shade or wildflower gardens. linators. Rosette of large pointy leaves the first year, $6.00—4 plants in a pack: Floriferous and the foliage stays nice. Perfect for and 1” lavender flowers on tall spineless stems the sec- N158 Wild Prairie Smoke—Seed from Stevens underplanting spring bulbs. Moist, well-drained soil. ˜ ond year. Reseeds easily, best in a large open area. Seed Í∏ County, Minn. from Winona County, Minn. 24–96”h by 24–60”w $6.00—4.5” pot: ÍΩ∫˙˜ $3.50—3.5” pot $2.00—2.5” pot: Wild Prairie Smoke ß—These plants are a year N153 Laphamii ß—Blue flowers, May–June. N159 N145 Pearly Everlasting ß ˝˜ older with larger roots. Seed from Prairie Moon. Minnesota seed source. 8–12”h ˜ Anaphalis margaritacea $6.00—4.5” pot: Silver gray foliage and clusters of pearl-like white blos- N154 Blue Moon ß—Showy and fragrant deep blue- N160 Prickly Pear, Little Opuntia fragilis soms. Easy. Seed from northern Minnesota. 12–18”h violet flowers. Attractive foliage on this selection. Nonflowering, with very small pads. Considered the Í∏∫˜ Prairie Phlox $2.00—2.5” pot 12–18”h Ω∫˙ smallest prickly pear. Grows on exposed granite out- N146 Petunia, Wild Ruellia humilis ß ◊ croppings. Accompanies moss, so it’s a cactus that N155 Prairie Baby’s Breath likes water. From Lake of the Woods, Ontario. 3–4”h Lavender-blue flowers with new blooms every after- Euphorbia corollata ͉˜¥ $2.00—2.5” pot noon. Prefers dry areas. Desirable for the sunny wild For most of July and August, airy clusters of half-inch garden. Blooms mid- to late summer. Seed from Ogle ß white flowers with yellow and green centers cover a N161 Pussytoes County, Ill. 6–24”h ÍΩ∫˜ mound of bluish green foliage. Leaves turn gold, Antennaria plantaginifolia $6.00—4 plants in a pack orange, and red in the fall. Will take time to become Low gray-green almost succulent-appearing foliage. Watch for Phlox, Garden Phlox paniculata established and fill out, but worth it. Needs full sun White flowers like little "cat paws" rise up over the Cultivated varieties with cheerful flowers valued for and well-drained soil, actually prefering poor, dry soil. foliage in spring to early summer. Spreads by rhizomes, their late season color. Very floriferous; excellent cut Deer-resistant. Wild seed from northeastern Iowa. tolerates drought. Best in full sun. Seed from Winona the birdie! flower. Nectar attracts day-flying sphinx moths (hum- 18–36”h ÍΩ∫¥˜ $3.00—2.5” pot County, Minn. 1–4”h Í∏Ω∫˝˜ $3.50—3.5” pot mingbird-like moths). Plant with shasta daisies, cone- flowers, blazing star, lilies, and grasses. We have Prairie Clover, Purple Dalea purpurea N162 Queen of the Prairie chosen varieties with good mildew resistance, but pro- Slender stems with lacy foliage hold long lavender-pur- Filipendula rubra ß vide good air circulation nonetheless. Í∏∫˙ ple flower heads July–September. Grows well in most Huge, but rarely requires support. Tiny peach-pink ı $2.00—2.5” pot: soils. Fair for butterflies and an excellent cover crop for flowers in 6–9” clusters on red stems. Evenly moist wildlife. Grows in association with leadplant. Í∏Ω∫ Bright Eyes ß—Pink with a red eye. ★★★★★ soil. Blooms June–July. Seed from Henry County, Ind. N147 Í∏˜ 36”h $3.00—2.5” pot: 72–96”h $6.00—4.5” pot $4.00—3.5” pot: N156 Stephanie—Bright flowers on compact bushy N164 Rattlesnake Master plants with as many as 40 stalks per plant. Plants marked N148 David ß—Very fragrant pure white, long bloom Eryngium yuccifolium ß Cultivar. 15–18”h with the bird icon time. One of the U of M’s Tough and Terrific Dramatic greenish white prickly blossoms July– $6.00—4 plants in a pack: perennials. ★★★★★ 30”h September. Provides a great garden accent. Can play are best for ß N149 Little Laura —Purple with a dark eye. 25”h N157 Wild Purple Prairie Clover—Polk County, the same role in the garden as sea holly or globe this- providing food to ß ˜ N150 Orange Perfection —Reddish orange. 30”h Minn. seed source. 12–36”h tle. Best in full sun. Seed from Whiteside County, Ill. birds in spring ß N151 Red Riding Hood —Deep pink. The better to 36–60”h Í∏Ω˜¥ $3.50—3.5” pot when other foods see it with. ★★★★★ 20”h are in low supply. 56 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Plant widths are similar to their heights Native Plants unless noted otherwise. N165 Rosinweed Silphium integrifolium N172 Sorrel, Violet Wood Oxalis violacea ß N179 Turtlehead, White Chelone glabra Yellow sunflower-like blooms in midsummer are succeeded by A sweet spring ephemeral, lavender flowers with a yellow eye. Creamy white turtlehead flowers on arching spikes July– green bracts that persist for months. Great for cut flower All parts of the plant are edible, though like all Oxalis, should September. Desirable for the moist wild garden. Excellent nectar arrangements. Large clump of upright, sturdy stems, clasped by only be eaten in limited amounts. Seed from Winona County, plant for butterflies and bees. Seed from Winona County, Minn. green leaves in pairs. Unlike its Silphium relative the cup plant, it Minn. 4–8”h Í∏Óǘ¥ $3.00—3.5” pot ★★★★★ 36–48”h Í∏Ω∫˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack does not spread much if at all. Seed from McHenry County, Ill. ß N180 Vervain, Blue Verbena hastata 36–60”h by 36”w ÍΩ˜ $3.50—3.5” pot N173 Spiderwort, Ohio Tradescantia ohioensis Native to cordgrass and cattail prairies over most of North N166 Rue Anemone Anemonella thalictroides Blue-purple flowers, May–July. Bluish green leaves. Prefers dry America, this tall plant likes moist soils and will produce blue White to light pink flowers last all through spring, April–June. areas (xeriscape plant). Absolutely loved by bees. Reseeds. Seed violet spikes of flowers July–September. Reseeds. Seed from Í∏Ω˜ Finely divided, fern-like foliage. May go dormant after blooming. from Houston County, Minn. 24–48”h ÍΩ˜ $3.50—3.5” pot Marquette County, Wis. 36–72”h Nebraska source. 4–10”h ∏Ó‰˜¥ $4.00—2.5” pot $6.00—4 plants in a pack N174 Spring Beauty Claytonia virginica ß N181 Vervain, Hoary Verbena stricta ß Sagebrush, Prairie ß N167 In early spring the ephemeral, star-like flowers of spring beauty Tiny dark blue flowers on mini-candelabras through summer, Artemisia ludoviciana Valerie Finnis carpet many moist, rich woodlands and sunny stream banks. The June–September. Prefers dry areas (xeriscape plant). Seed from Dense mounds of felted silver 4” lance-shaped leaves with flowers, white to rose with red veins, are in loose clusters above Wisconsin. 24–48”h ÍΩ˜ $3.50—3.5” pot jagged tips. Tiny, interesting pale yellow flowers are crowded on a pair of opposite, narrow, fleshy leaves midway up the stem. spikes above the aromatic foliage in summer. This selection of a Although individual flowers are only a half-inch across, their N182 Violet, Bird’s Foot Viola pedata Minnesota native was found by British gardener and photogra- massed display is spectacular. Seed from Price County, Wis. Lovely light and dark violet bicolor with leaves in the shape of pher Valerie Finnis in the Munich Botanic Garden in 1950 and 3–5”h Í∏ÓΩ˜ $3.50—3.5” pot birds’ feet. Seed from Nebraska. 3–6”h Í∏˜ $4.00—2.5” pot eventually given to Beth Chatto, who named it after her. ★★★★★ N183a Violet, Prairie Viola pedatifida ß 18–24”h Í∏¥ $2.00—2.5” pot Sunflower, Early Heliopsis helianthoides Easy to grow. Known as one of the best “clay busters.” Í∏Ω∫ Violet-purple flowers April–June, often reblooming in N168 Saint John’s Wort, Great ß $3.50—3.5” pot: September. Fan-shaped leaves. Good caterpillar food for butter- Hypericum pyramidatum flies. Prefers a well-drained sunny site. Seed from Madison N175 Wild Early Sunflower ß—Abundant 2” yellow blossoms County, Iowa. 4–8”h Í∏ı∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot Yellow flowers with tufts of stamens, July–August. Prefers moist June to September. Excellent for butterflies. Exceptionally soil. Attractive seed pods, used in flower arrangements. Seed long blooming period. Not a true sunflower. Seed from Wild Indigo Baptisia from Houston County, Minn. 24–60”h Í∏Ω˜¥ ˜ Whiteside County, Ill. 24–60”h Blue-green, pea-like foliage and long spikes of flowers. Í∏Ω¥ $3.50—3.5” pot $6.00—4.5” pot: $3.50—3.5” pot: N169 Sarsaparilla, Wild Aralia nudicaulis ◊ß N176 Burning Hearts —Stems of dark purple carry N183b Cream B. leucophaea ß—Creamy yellow flowers that are White flowers May–July followed by purple-black edible berries. gold daisies with red centers. Leaves are dark green with held horizontally, spring to early summer. Particularly effec- Green compound leaves emerge shiny bronze in spring. Creeps shades of purple. This cultivar blooms mid- to late summer. tive when planted on top of a rock wall where the flowers on underground stems. Seed from St. Louis County, Minn. 36–48”h by 18–24”w ç ∏Ó˜ can be viewed at eye level. Seed from Winneshiek County, 12–24”h $9.00—4” pot ∫˜ N177 Trillium Trillium grandiflorum ß Iowa. 18”h N170 Snakeroot, Chocolate Eupatorium rugosum N184a White B. leucantha ß—Many small white flowers in late Showy, large white blossoms April–May. Flowers change to pink Purple leaves mature to purple-tinged green with purple stems. spring on tall, dark stems. Attractive seed pods. Easy to as they age. The best trillium for cultivation. A colony of these grow in average to dry soils; drought-tolerant. Seed from White blooms make excellent cut flowers. Cultivar. 24–48”h spring beauties will last for years. Rich, deep, rather moist soil Í∏ç¥ Goodhue County, Minn. 36–48”h ˜ $2.00—2.5” pot and year-round leaf mulch. Polk County, Wis. source. Í∏ÓΩ˜¥ N171 Solomon’s Seal, Starry Smilacina stellata 12–15”h $6.00—4.5” pot N184b Wintergreen Gaultheria procumbens Evergreen groundcover known for its red-tinted winter leaves Pyramidal clusters of about 20 starry white flowers are crowded N178 Trout Lily, White Erythronium albidum ß and red winter berries with characteristic wintergreen scent. on wide flower spikes April–May. Berries start green with black Bell-shaped white 1–2” flowers with curled-back petals and long stripes, turning to mottled dark wine red. Arching stems emerge Plant it on shady banks, in rock gardens, or along paths. yellow anthers on a 6–12” stem in mid- to late spring. The back Requires acidic soil; try it under rhododendrons or blueberries. in the spring, spreading by rhizomes to form colonies. Average of each nodding flower is subtly brushed with grayed violet-blue Í∏ÓΩ˜ Horticultural source. 6”h ∏ÓΩ˝Â‰ $6.00—3.5” pot to moist soil. Ramsey County source. 12–36”h and brown-pink. Green leaves mottled with purple. Provides a $5.00—3.5” pot valuable two weeks of food for many native bees, earlier than Yarrow Achillea millefolium other flowers in spring. Colonizes deep, moist, loamy soils. Polk Cultivated varieties with flat flower clusters and lacy foliage. County, Wis., source. 4–6”h Í∏Ω˝˜¥ Blooms June–August. Good for cutting and drying (architects $10.00—4.5” pot use them as the “trees” for model buildings). Drought-tolerant. More Native Plants Í∏∫ Look for these native plants in other sections of the catalog: $2.00—2.5” pot: N185 Cerise Queen—Cherry-pink. 24–36”h Climbers: Grasses: G042 Side-Oats Grama S054 Cherry, Pin S226 Sweetfern N186 Paprika ß—Shades of ruby-red with a yellow eye. C018 Bleeding Heart, G009 Blue Grama Grass G043 Sweet Grass S058 Chokeberry, Black S227 Tamarack 24–36”h ß Climbing G010 Blue Joint Grass G046 Tufted Hair Grass S059 Chokecherry S239 Witchhazel N187 Summer Pastels —A mix of pink, salmon, yellow, and C022 Virgin’s Bower G011 Bluestem, Big Herbs: S062 Cranberry, Unusual and Rare: white. 24–36”h Highbush C079 Virginia Creeper G013 Bluestem, Little H109 Mint, Wild U020 Leatherwood $3.00—3.5” pot: S073 Dogwood, Pagoda Fruit: G018 Bottlebrush Grass H113 Nettles U032, 033, 034 Orchid, N188 Apple Blossom ß—Compact and vigorous with blooms G020 Dropseed S076 Dogwood, Red Lady’s Slipper in shades of lilac-pink to pale rose. The tiny individual F019 Blackberry, Dwarf H114b Onion, Wild G030 Indian Grass Twig U052 Rue Anemone, blossoms emerge one color, turn another, and fade to a F052 Hazelnut H150 Self-Heal G033 June Grass S080 Fir, Balsam Double third. A great cottage garden flower. 24–36”h F056 Huckleberry Shrubs and Trees: S117 Juniper, Spreading G037 Rush, Path : F076 Plum, Wild S039 Bladdernut S153 Pine, White Vegetables $6.00—4.5” pot: G038 Sedge, Gray’s V269 Ramps ß F090 Serviceberry, S040 Blue Beech S211, S212 Snowberry N189 Desert Eve Terracotta —Clusters of 4” soft terracotta- G041 Sedge, Penn. V290 Sunchokes Saskatoon S053 Cherry, Black S223 Sumac, Staghorn orange with gold centers and stripes. Compact and early bloomer. 12–18”h

Most grasses and sedges 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, Grasses mounding garden accents. Annual Grasses and Sedges

G001 Bunny Tails Lagurus ovatus ß Fountain Grass continued G006 Ruby Grass ß Fun for children and adults. Fuzzy seed heads on $5.00—4” pot: Melinus nerviglumis Savannah compact grass. Drought-tolerant; needs well-drained G004 Fireworks ß—Long stripes of burgundy, hot Blue-green foliage turns purple-red in the fall. 3–4” soil. 20”h Í $5.00—4” pot pink, and white. New growth is the most vibrant. ruby pink plumes one foot above the foliage from late Íç G002 Fiber Optic Grass Isolepsis cernuus In late summer, it looks like purple foxtails. July are real showstoppers. 8–12”h 24–30”h $5.00—4” pot It really does look like fiber optic filament, only green. G007 Sedge, Rusty ß A great accent grass. Worth bringing inside for the G005 Japanese Blood Grass ß Carex buchananii Red Rooster winter, because the mature plant develops a “trunk.” Imperata cylindrica Red Baron Íç Slender orange-brown to red-brown leaves with wispy, Moist soil. 8–12”h $3.00—2.5” pot Showy grass whose long, slender light green leaf slightly curly tips. Graceful upright form. Great in con- blades have garnet red tips. The color spreads down- Fountain Grass Pennisetum setaceum tainers or the garden. These may survive the winter, so ward all summer until the leaves are blazing crimson Striking grasses for containers or the garden. Í∏ don’t pull them up in the spring until you are sure. by fall. Lovely when backlit by early morning or late 20–30”h Í∏ç $5.00—4.5” pot $3.00—3.5” pot: day sun. Plant in masses or among rocks. May over- G003 Burgundy Giant ß—Tropical-looking dark winter in the garden. 18”h Íç $6.00—4.5” pot G008 Silky Thread Grass ß maroon-purple foliage with burgundy flower Stipa tenuissima spikes. Introduced by Longwood Gardens in Thin green foliage with gold-brown fluffy seed heads Pennsylvania. 60”h late spring to mid summer. Reseeds freely. 12–36”h Í $2.00—2.5” pot Bunny Tails www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 57

Most grasses are showiest in late summer and fall. Many grow in attractive clumps and provide winter interest as well. They can be used to replace Spikes in containers 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 G009 Blue Grama Grass Bouteloua gracilis G024 Feather Reed Grass, Korean ß G037 Rush, Path Juncus tenuis ß Í Full sun Low growing, attractive clumps of purplish green. Calamagrostis brachytricha Vigorous bright green tubular blades in dense clumps. ∏ Part sun/part shade Dominant through the central Great Plains, ranging to Feathery mauve-pink plumes in fall are great as a cut Grows anywhere, including compacted soil, and will Ó western Wisconsin. Good lawn alternative for sandy stem or left to give winter interest to your garden. Can spread to form a ground cover. Seed from Crow Wing Shade soils. Best in full sun. Seed from Minnesota. 12”h take some shade. Clump-forming. 36–48”h Í∏ County, Minn. 6–14”h Í∏˝˜ $3.50—3.5” pot Í∏˜ $2.00—2.5” pot Ω $2.00—2.5” pot G038 Sedge, Gray’s Carex grayi Good for bees Fescue, Dwarf Blue ı G010 Blue Joint Grass ß Festuca ovina glauca Large showy seed heads like spiked medieval clubs. Bird food source Calamagrostis canadensis Soft tufts provide contrast in the garden. Also for Originally found in moist shade, but will grow in many ∫ Butterfly-friendly edging or ground cover. Good drainage needed. Bluish leaves with delicate purplish panicles in sum- locations. Clump-forming. Seed from Nebraska. ˙ Hummingbird-friendly Clump-forming. Í˝ Í∏˜ mer. The Cree used blue joint to make mattresses. 24–30”h $2.50—2.5” pot Clump-forming, spreading by rhizomes. Wet to normal $2.00—2.5” pot: ç Attractive foliage ß G039 Sedge, Ice Dance Carex morrowii soil; it’s good for holding banks along lakes and ponds. G025 Dwarf Blue Fescue —10–16”h Ç Culinary White edges on arching green leaves. Vigorous. Seed from Waushara County, Wis. 36–72”h Í∏˜ ´ $3.00—3.5” pot: Clump-forming. 12”h Í∏ $2.50—2.5” pot Edible flowers $2.00—2.5” pot ß G026 Elijah Blue —Considered the best blue fescue. ˝ Ground cover Bluestem, Big Andropogon gerardii Maintains good color during summer. 10”h G040 Sedge, Long-Beaked ß◊  Medicinal Vertical stems in a dense clump. Known for its “turkey- Carex sprengelii G027 Flame Grass ß ˜ Minnesota native foot” seed heads. From the prairie and savanna, it’s A slowly spreading, clump-forming sedge with showy Í∏ Miscanthus sinensis purpurascens Flame Grass ‰ Rock garden drought-tolerant, reliable, and adaptable. pendant seed heads. Found in woodlands but will grow $2.00—2.5” pot: Gray-green foliage turns brilliant red-orange in fall. in full sun. Provides cover and seeds for birds, but is Narrow silvery plumes in mid-summer. Clump-form- † Cold-sensitive: G011 Wild Big Bluestem ß—Seed from Polk County, not attractive to herbivores. Seed from Fillmore ı˜ ing grass from Asia with prominent feathery flower County, Minn. 2–4”h Í∏Óı˝ $2.00—2.5” pot keep above 40°F Minn. 60–92”h Í heads. ★★★★★ 36–48”h $2.00—2.5” pot ¥ Toxic to humans $10.00—4.5” pot: G041 Sedge, Pennsylvania Fountain Grass ß Saturday restock G012 Red October—Lightly brushed with burgundy- Pennisetum alopecuroides Carex pensylvanica A garden favorite. Clump-forming. Needs winter pro- red at the tips until fall, when the color spreads Good for everywhere from prairies to woodlands to tection. Í∏ down the narrow blades and the whole plant raingardens. Even good in dry shade, and needs no blazes with scarlet. Cold deepens the color to $2.00—2.5” pot: mowing. Grows well under oaks and with ephemeral About those purple-red and copper. Small burgundy-red seeds G028 Fountain Grass ß—Graceful, narrow, arching wild flowers. Tolerates light foot traffic. Spreading. stars… in August. 60–72”h leaves with pinkish silver bottlebrush plumes Seed from southern St. Louis County, Minn. ★★★★★ Throughout, you will Bluestem, Little Schizachyrium scoparium that mature to light brown. Bristly, elongated 6–12”h Í∏Ó˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack notice plants that are seed heads. 40–60”h A favorite for ornamental and naturalized landscapes. G042 Side-Oats Grama ß marked with five stars $8.00—4.5” pot: (★★★★★). These plants Prefers sun. Clump-forming and deer-resistant. Bouteloua curtipendula Drought-tolerant once established. Í∏ G029 Hameln—Early flowering, short fountain grass have been awarded five Graceful, upright grass whose flowers align on one side stars by Heger and $2.00—2.5” pot: with copper-tan seedheads. Yellow fall color. of the stems. Tolerates dry soil. Prefers sun. Clump- Whitman in the 2011 ß 24–36”h G013 Wild Little Bluestem —Seed from Polk forming. Seed from Green County, Wis. 12–36”h edition of Growing ı˜ County, Minn. 12–36”h G030 Indian Grass Sorghastrum nutans ß Í∏˜ $2.00—2.5” pot Perennials in Cold Climates $7.00—4.5” pot: Silky plumes in shades of gold and brown. Clump- G043 Sweet Grass Hierochloe odorata ß as one of the very best G014 Blue Heaven —Upright clumps of slender green forming. Good grass for gardens. Tolerates dry soil. plants available on the Upright spreading grass with tan seed heads. Sacred leaves with a tinge of blue at base. Purplish Seed from Polk County, Minn. ★★★★★ 36–72”h Í∏˜ market. bronze flowers in August, followed by fluffy $2.00—2.5” pot plant among many Native American tribes. Used in basket-weaving and braided to use as incense. Likes silver-white seed heads. Bronze-orange fall Japanese Forest Grass Hakonechloa macra moist to wet soil. Aggressive spreader. Seed from foliage. ★★★★★ 24–48”h A delightful and useful short ornamental grass, form- Faribault County, Minn. 12–24”h Í∏˜ G015 Standing Ovation ß—Thick bluish green blades ing graceful mounds of draping foliage. Lights up $2.00—2.5” pot in a tight, upright clump. Fiery foliage in fall. shady areas of the garden and pairs well with hostas. Watch for 36–48”h Slow spreading, it does well in moist but well-drained Switch Grass Panicum virgatum $8.00—4.5” pot: soil. ∏Ó Delicate feathery seed heads. Prefers light soil. Clump- the birdie! G016 The Blues—Selected for pronounced blue color. $10.00—4.5” pot: forming. The original species is native to Minnesota. Í ı Best in dry soils. 12–24”h G031 All Gold ß—Flowing leaves vary in color from $2.00—2.5” pot: $12.00—4.5” pot: gold to chartreuse: more green with more shade. G044 Shenandoah ß—Most compact and controlled G017 Twilight Zone ◊ß—Leaves become silvery Slow to emerge in spring. 8–12”h by 18–24”w cultivar. Very hardy. Red by mid-summer. 36”h ß mauve in mid-summer, turning to deep purple in G032 Aureola —Variegated in gold and green. 12”h $9.00—4.5” pot: ç ı fall. 48–60”h G033 June Grass Koeleria macrantha ß G045 Ruby Ribbons—Blue-gray spring foliage matures G018 Bottlebrush Grass Elymus hystrix ß Low-grower suitable for edging native restoration to deep red with 48” flower spikes. Cultivar. Clump-forming grass with tall spikes that look like plantings. Clump-former, most commonly found grow- 24–48”h bottlebrushes. A must for forest restorations and ing in dry sandy soils. Seed from Columbia County, G046 Tufted Hair Grass ß Plants marked Í∏˜ shady perennial gardens. Excellent for texture. Seed Wis. 12–24”h $2.00—2.5” pot Deschampsia caespitosa with the bird icon from Rock County, Wis. 36”h Í∏Ó˜ Northern Sea Oats ß Green arching blades. Narrow blades with nice mound- are best for $2.00—2.5” pot G034 ing habit. Beige and chartreuse mops of flowers ripen providing food to G019 Dropseed, Giant Sporobolus wrightii Chasmanthium latifolium Graceful arching form. Persistent hanging blooms are to airy seed heads. Prefers part shade in moist soils. birds in spring Airy, feathery cream to bronze 12–24” plumes on dra- shaped like fish. Loosely tufted spreader. Native as Clump-forming. Midwestern source. ★★★★★ 12”h matic 60–72” stems from August into October, above a Í∏˜ when other foods nearby as Wisconsin and Iowa. 36–60”h Í∏Ó $2.00—2.5” pot 36–48” clump of arching, gray-green foliage. Fast- are in low supply. $2.00—2.5” pot growing and drought-tolerant once established. 36– 84”h Í∏ $8.00—4.5” pot Rush, Corkscrew Juncus ß Aptly named curly green foliage. Keep it moist: put its G020 Dropseed, Northern pot in a saucer of water, or keep its crown 1–6” under Sporobolus heterolepsis water in a pond, or just keep it really well watered in Grown for its cloud-like seed heads in midsummer and the ground. It did well in our State Fair garden, which FIND US swirling leaves in tight clumps. One of the nicest is very well-drained. Cut back the old stems in late native grasses. Seed from Polk County, Minn. ★★★★★ winter so you can see the fresh green corkscrews in 24–48”h Í∏˜ $2.00—2.5” pot spring. Fantastic in flower arrangements. Í∏ ON SOCIAL MEDIA Feather Reed Grass $2.50—2.5” pot: ß Twitter: Calamagrostis x acutiflora G035 Blue Medusa J. inflexus —Dusty blue-green foliage. Two-foot wide clumps resemble a dish of @plantsale. We’ll be tweeting Showy, feathery plumes with wheat-colored seed heads blue spaghetti. 15”h Í in fall and winter. Clump-forming. 48–60”h G036 Spiralis J. effusus—Chartreuse in spring. 12–18”h wristband entry numbers each $3.00—3.5” pot: Ω G021 Art’s Golden ß—Variegated green and yellow. ★ day during the sale! ★★★★ G022 Avalanche ß—Variegated with a wide white Facebook: stripe in the center of each blade. Gold seed heads. ★★★★★ Join our GROUP, facebook.com/ G023 Karl Foerster ß—Great for use as a grass hedge. Blooms earlier than most tall grasses. ★★★★★ group/plantsale to talk with other shoppers and get updates If you save Box Tops throughout the year, you can bring Like our PAGE, facebook.com/plantsale them to the plant sale. (A collection can will be located at the for news Info Desk under the central staircase.) Thanks for your help! 58 Friends School Plant Sale • May 12–14, 2017 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com

Vaccinium, Zaluzianskya, Polygonatum, Lingonberry, 44 Phlox, Night, 38 Solomon’s Seal, Eustoma, Bergenia, Index by Common Name Lisianthus, 37 Pigsqueak, 29 10, 31 Othonna, Scabiosa, Little Pickles, 11 Pincushion Flower, Solomon’s Seal, Starry, Lithops, Smilacina, Living Stones, 11 38 56 A Leptinella, D H Lobelia, Pinus, Rumex, Brass Buttons, 10 Lobelia, 37, 54 Pine, 49 Sorrel, 9 Abelia, Spirea, Dahlia, Campanula, Eriobotrya, Allium, Oxalis, Abelia, 46 Bridal Wreath, 46 Dahlia, 35 Harebells, 54 Loquat, 20 Pink Star Grass, 29 Sorrel, Violet Wood, 56 Aeonium, Achillea, Kalimeris, Levisticum, Dianthus, Veronica, Aeonium, 10 Brideflower, 22 Daisy, Blue, 23 Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick, Lovage, 7 Pinks, 10, 29, 38 Speedwell, 31 Brassica, 12 Thymophylla, Corylus, Prunus, Lindera, African Milk Bush, Broccoli, Daisy, Dahlberg, 48 Love Lies Bleeding, Plum, 44, 49 Spicebush, 51 Synadenium, 32 Rudbeckia, Cordyline, Amaranthus, Hypoestes, Cleome, Brown-Eyed Susan, 35 Hawaiian Ti, 32 37 Polka Dot, 38 Spiderflower, 39 Prunus, 46 Corylus, Nigella, 37 Eschscholzia, Tradescantia, Almond, 53 Daisy, Engelmann, Hazelnut, 44 Love-in-a-Mist, Poppy, California, Spiderwort, 56 Aloe, 6, 10 Engelmannia, Calluna, Pulmonaria, Aralia, Aloe Vera, Brush Cherry, Topiary, 23 Heather, 48 Lungwort, 26 38 Spikenard, 9, 31 Heuchera, Eugenia, Gerbera, Helenium, Lupinus, Meconopsis, Cordyline, Alum Root, 52 32 Daisy, Gerbera, 35 Helen’s Flower, 24, Lupine, 26, 54 Poppy, Blue, 19 Spikes, 33 Lobularia, Brassica, 12 Tanacetum, Papaver, Dracaena, Alyssum, Sweet, 33 Brussels Sprouts, Daisy, Painted, 23 25, 36, 54 M Poppy, 29, 38 Spikes, 33 Amaranthus, Ajuga, Leucanthemum, Heliotropium, Stachytarpheta, Spinacia, Amaranth, 12, 33 Bugleweed, 22 Daisy, Shasta, Heliotrope, 36 Magnolia, Porterweed, 20 Spinach, 16 Styrax, Lagurus, Helleborus, Magnolia, 49 Solanum, Euonymus, 51 American Snowbell, 19 Bunny Tails, 56 23 Hellebore, 19 Francoa, Potato, 16 Spindle Tree, Maackia, Lespedeza, Sempervivum, Maiden’s Wreath, 26 Spiraea, 51 Amur Maackia, 46 Bush Clover, 22 Daisy, Snowland, Hen and Chicks, Basella, Potato Vine, Variegated, Spirea, Japanese, Anemone, Diervilla, Chrysanthemum, Malabar Spinach, 14 Solanum, Claytonia, Anemone, 21 Bush Honeysuckle, 35 25 Malva, 41 Spring Beauty, 56 Angelonia, Inula, Mallow, Hollyhock, 26 Picea, Angel Mist, 33 46 Daisy, Thread Petal, 23 Hen and Chicks, Chinese, Lychnis, Prairie Baby’s Breath, Spruce, Bird’s Nest, 51, Datura, Browallia, Orostachys, Maltese Cross, 26 Euphorbia, Angel’s Trumpet, 33 Bush Violet, 34 Daphne, Rock Garden, 10 Mandevilla, 55 19 Angelica, Asclepias, Daphne, Mandevilla, 33 Dalea, Euphorbia, Angelica, Korean, 21 Butterfly Flower, 34 19 Hen and Chicks, Mini, Acer, Prairie Clover, 55 Spurge, Cushion, Pimpinella, , Phoenix, Jovibarba, Maple, 49 Geum, Anise, 6 Butterfly Garden 53 Date, Pygmy, 20 10 Tagetes, Prairie Smoke, 55 31 Viburnum, Cephalanthus, Hemerocallis, Hepatica, 54 Marigold, 37 Opuntia, Cucurbita, Appalachian Tea, 46 Button Bush, 47 Daylily, 24 Hepatica, Origanum, Prickly Pear, 11, 33, Squash, 16, 18 Malus, Acmella, Delphinium, Erodium, Marjoram, 7 Laurentia, Apple, 43 Buzz Buttons, 6 Delphinium, 23 Heron’s Bill, 10 Caltha, 55 Star Flower, 39 Prunus, Anethum, Hibiscus, Marsh Marigold, 54 Primula, Stevia, Apricot, 43 C Dill, 7 Hibiscus, 25 Althaea, Primrose, 29 Stevia, 9 Thuja, Cornus, Marshmallow, 7 Tibouchina, Stewartia, Arborvitae, 10, 46 Brassica, Dogwood, Silky, 47 Hibiscus, Australian Blue, Princess Flower, 33 Stewartia, 19 Artemisia, Cabbage, 12, 13, 34 Proboscidea, Alyogyne, Marshmallow, Palm-leaf, Cucurbita, Matthiola, Artemisia, 6 Brassica, Double Claw, 20 32 Althaea, Pumpkin, 16 Stocks, 39 Cynara, Cabbage Turnip, 13 Dracaena, Ilex, 26 Solanum, Sedum, Artichoke, 33 Mammillaria, Dragon Tree, 20 Holly, 11 Alonsoa, Pumpkin on a Stick, Stonecrop, 10, 11, 30 Pilea, Cactus, 10, 11 Sporobolus, Alcea, Mask Flower, 37 Fragaria, Artillery Plant, 10 Myrtillocactus, 20 Dropseed, 57 Hollyhock, 25, 26 Podophyllum, 16 Strawberry, 45 Eruca, 12 Cactus, Senecio, Malva, Mayapple, 54 Callicarpa, , Arugula, Rhipsalis, Dusty Miller, 35 Hollyhock, French, 26 Passiflora, Purple Beautyberry, Succulents, Assorted 11 Withania, Cactus, 11 Lonicera, Maypop, 41 Elaeagnus, Ashwagandha, 6 Nopalea, Dutchman’s Breeches, Honeyberry, 44 Thalictrum, 49 Sultan igde, 19 Jeffersonia, Cactus, 11 Dicentra, Meadow Rue, 26, Portulaca, Rhus, Asian Twinleaf, 19 Caladium, 53 Honeysuckle, Climbing, Purslane, Garden, 16 Sumac, Staghorn, 51 Asparagus, Caladium, 32 Aristolochia, Lonicera, 54 Salix, 49 Clethra, Asparagus, 12 Calendula, Dutchman’s Pipe, 41 Filipendula, Pussy Willow, Summersweet, 51 Aster, Calendula, 34, 35 41 Humulus, 41 Meadowsweet, 26 Antennaria, Osteospermum, Aster, 21 Silene, Hops, Cucumis, Pussytoes, 29, 55 Sun Daisy, 39 Callistephus, Campion, Sea, 22 Armoracia, Melon, 14 Helianthus, Aster, 33 Tropaeolum, E Horseradish, 7 Uvularia, Q Sunchoke, 18 Eurybia, Canary Bird Vine, Moringa, Merrybells, 54 Oenothera, Aster, 52 41 Echeveria, 11 Horseradish Tree, 20 , Sundrops, 31, 39 Symphyotrichum, Echeveria, Hosta, Mesclun 14 Queen of the Night, Helianthus, Aster, 52 Manettia, 41 Solanum, Hosta, 25 Senecio, Selenicereus, Sunflower, 31, 40 Astilbe, Candy Corn Flag, Eggplant, Red, 13 Gaylussacia, Mexican Flame Vine, 20 Heliopsis, Astilbe, 21 Iris, Sambucus, Huckleberry,, 44 41 Sunflower, Early, 56 Geum, Candy Lily, 22 Elderberry, 47 Agastache, Queen of the Prairie, Hierochloe, Avens, 21 Iberis, Eupatorium, Hummingbird Mint, Ratibida, Filipendula, Sweet Grass, 57 Rhododendron, Candytuft, 10 Elegant Feather, Mexican Hat, 54 55 Lathyrus, 41 Azalea, 46 Canna, 26, 36 Cuphea, Sweet Pea, Lippia, Canna, 32 35 Mexican Heather, 37 Quince, Chinese, Ipomoea, Aztec Sweet Herb, 6 Weigela, Alocasia, Hydrangea Vine, Japanese, Tithonia, Pseudocydonia, Sweet Potato, 18 Cardinal Bush, 47 Elephant Ears, 32 Schizophragma, Mexican Sunflower, 19 Ipomoea, B Lobelia, Colocasia, 41 Sweet Potato Vine, 40 Cardinal Flower, 53 Elephant Ears, 32 Hydrangea, 37 Quince, Flowering, Dianthus, Nemophila, Chenopodium, Hydrangea, 48 Asclepias, Chaenomeles, 49 Sweet William, 40 Baby Blue Eyes, 33 Caribbean Copper Plant, Epazote, 7 Agastache, Milkweed, 55 Galium, Mecardonia, Euphorbia, Hyssop, 54 Chenopodium, Sweet Woodruff, 31 Baby Jump Up, 10 32 F Milkweed, Blue-Flowered, Quinoa, 16 Comptonia, Soleirolia, 10 Daucus, I Tweedia, Sweetfern, 51 Baby Tears, Carrots, 13 Crocosmia, 37 R Panicum, Gypsophila, Cassia, Falling Stars, 35 Delosperma, Calibrachoa, Switch Grass, 57 Baby’s Breath, 21 Cassia, Popcorn, 35 Deinanthe, Ice Plant, 26 Million Bells, 37 Davallia, Centaurea, Ricinus, False Hydrangea, 19 Mesembryanthemum, , Rabbit Foot Fern, 33 T Bachelor’s Buttons, Castor Bean, 35 Amorpha, Ice Plant, Miniature Shrubs 10 Cichorium, Catalpa, False Indigo, 53 11 Mentha, Radicchio, 16 Larix, 51 21, 33 Catalpa, 47 Talinum, Mint, 7, 8, Raphanus, 16 Tamarack, Sutera, Nepeta, Fame Flower, 23 Impatiens, Radish, Artemisia, Bacopa, 33 Catmint, 22 Impatiens, 36 Mint, Pycnanthemum, 54 Lychnis, Tarragon, French, 9 Asclepias, 33 Calamintha, Feather Reed Grass, Euphorbia, Plantago, Ragged Robin, 30 Tagetes, Balloon Cotton, Catmint, Lesser, Calamagrostis, Indian Corn Cob, Minutina, 14 , Tarragon, Mexican, 9 Platycodon, 57 Conoclinium, Rain Garden 53 Emilia, Balloon Flower, 21 22 Foeniculum, 11 Mistflower, 26 Allium, Tassel Flower, 40 Impatiens, Nepeta, Fennel, 7 Sorghastrum, , Ramps, 16 Thymus, Balsam, 33 Catnip, 6 Adiantum, Indian Grass, 57 Mixed Herbs 8 Rubus, Thyme, 9, 10, 31 Musa, Brassica, 13 Fern, 54 Iris, Lysimachia, Raspberry, 45 Tricyrtis, Banana, 32 Cauliflower, Athyrium, Iris, 25, 54 Moneywort, 27 Paxistima, Toad Lily, 31 Ensete, Apium, 13 Fern, 23, 54 Vernonia, Mimulus, Ratstripper, 49 Nicotiana, Banana, Abyssinian, 32 Celeriac, Dryopteris, Ironweed, 54 Monkey Flower, 37, Eryngium, Tobacco, 40 Actaea, Apium, Fern, 54 Parthenocissus, 41 Rattlesnake Master, Physalis, Baneberry, 52 Celery, 6, 13 Matteuccia, Ivy, Boston, 55 Tomatillo, 18 Adansonia, Puya, Fern, 54 Senecio, Aconitum, 55 Lycopersicon, Baobab, 20 Chagual, 20 Onoclea, Ivy, German, 37 Monkshood, 27 Tomato, 17, 18 Epimedium, Chamaemelum, Fern, 54 Ampelopsis, Red Birds in a Tree, Chrysanthemum, Barrenwort, 21 Chamomile, 6 Osmunda, J Monkshood Vine, Scrophularia, Tong Ho, 9 Ocimum, Matricaria, Fern, 54 41 30 Amorphophallus, Basil, 6 Chamomile, 6 Polystichum, Myrciaria, Kniphofia, 30 Tree of India, Laurus, Beta, 13 Fern, 54 Jabuticaba, 20 Red Hot Poker, Bay Laurel, 6 Chard, Swiss, Festuca, Arisaema, Moonflower, Climbing, Rhododendron, 20 Myrica, Acalypha, Fescue, 57 Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Ipomoea, Rhododendron, Trillium, Bayberry, 46 Chenille Plant, 35 Isolepsis, 41 Trillium, 19, 31, 56 Phaseolus, 12 Prunus, Fiber Optic Grass, 56 54 49 Erythronium, Beans, Cherry, 43, 47 Ficus, 11, Acalypha, Morning Glory, Dwarf, Rheum, Trout Lily, 56 Vicia, Anthriscus, Fig, 44 Jacob’s Coat, 32 Evolvulus, Rhubarb, 45 Campsis, 41 Beans, 12 Chervil, 6 Scrophularia, Polemonium, 37 Aubrieta, Trumpet Creeper, Vigna, 12 Cichorium, Figwort, 53 Jacob’s Ladder, Portulaca, Rock Cress, 30 Polyanthes, Beans, Chicory, 13 Abies, Moss Rose, 38 Rosularia, Tuberose, 40 Penstemon, Nolana, Fir, 47 26, 54 Sagina, Rock Rose, Turkish, Beardtongue, 21, 52 Chilean Bell Flower, Mina, 41 Crassula, Moss, Irish, 10 Tufted Hair Grass, Kolkwitzia, Firecracker Vine, Jade Tree, 11 Empetrum, 10 Deschampsia, 57 Beauty Bush, 46 35 Solanum, Jaltomata, Mossberry, 55 Saxifraga, Monarda, Allium, Firethorn, 35 Jaltomata, 13 Nashia, Rockfoil, Mossy, 10, Liriodendron, 51 Bee Balm, 21, 33, 52 Chives, 6 Chamerion, Moujean Tea, 11 Tulip Tree, Phacelia, Akebia, 41 Fireweed, 53 Jamaican Forget-Me-Nots, Chrysanthemum, 19 Petrorhagia, Bee’s Friend, 33 Chocolate Vine, Celosia, Browallia, Mum, 27 Lychnis, Tunic Flower, 31 Cleome, Aronia, Flame Flower, 35 37 Rungia, Rose Campion, 30 Brassica, Beeplant, 52 Chokeberry, 47 Miscanthus, Mushroom Plant, 8 Ipomoea, Turnip, 18 Beta, Prunus, Flame Grass, 57 Japanese Blood Grass, Brassica, 14 Rose Feather, 41 Chelone, Beets, 12 Chokecherry, 47 Celosia, Imperata, Mustard Greens, Hibiscus, Turtlehead, 56 Begonia, Cuphea, Flamingo Flower, 35 56 Rose Mallow, 30 Jeffersonia, Begonia, 20, 32, 33, Cigar Flower, 35 Celosia, N Rosa, Twinleaf, 19 Coriandrum, Flamingo Flower, 35 Japanese Forest Grass, Rose, 50 34 Cilantro, 6 Linum, Hakonechloa, Tropaeolum, Hibiscus, V Rhodochiton, Potentilla, Flax, 23 57 Nasturtium, 38 Roselle, 8 Bell Vine, Purple, Cinquefoil, 22, 47, Persicaria, Talinum, Nemesia, Rosmarinus, Anthoxanthum, Fleeceflower, 23 Jewels of Opar, 37 Nemesia, 38 Rosemary, 8 Vanilla Grass, 9 41 53 Ageratum, Eupatorium, 54 Urtica, Silphium, Verbena, Campanula, Citrus, Floss Flower, 36 Joe Pye Weed, Nettles, 8 Rosinweed, 56 Verbena, 40 Bellflower, 10, 21, Citrus, 20 Abutilon, Alternanthera, Ceanothus, Melinus, Aloysia, Clematis, Flowering Maple, 32 Joseph’s Coat, New Jersey Tea, 55 Ruby Grass, 56 Verbena, Lemon, 9 52 Clematis, 19, 22, 42 Tiarella, 23 37 Physocarpus, 49 Anemonella, Veronica, Moluccella, Trifolium, Foamflower, Ninebark, Rue Anemone, 19, Veronica, Creeping, Bells of Ireland, 34 Clover, Red Feather, Heucherella, Koeleria, Monarda, Foamy Bells, 24 June Grass, 57 Northern Sea Oats, 56 10 Bergamot, 52 22 , Juniperus, Chasmanthium, Juncus, 57 Verbena, Stachys, Celosia, Forager’s Mix 13 Juniper, 48 57 Rush, Vervain, Blue, 56 Betony, 21 Cockscomb, 35 Myosotis, Centranthus, Perovskia, Glandularia, Craspedia, Coffea, Forget-Me-Nots, 24 Jupiter’s Beard, 26 O Russian Sage, 30 Vervain, Rose, 31 Billy Buttons, 34 Coffee, 7 Forsythia, Brassica, Elsholtzia, Mitella, Actaea, Forsythia, 48 K Physostegia, Rutabaga, 16 Vietnamese Balm, 9 Bishop’s Cap, 52 Cohosh, 22 Pennisetum, Obedient Plant, 55 Catharanthus, Lewisia, Solenostemon, Fountain Grass, Brassica, 13, 14 Fouquieria, S Vinca, 40 Bitter Root, 22 Coleus, 11, 34 Kale, Ocotillo, 11 Vinca, Celastrus, Brassica, 56, 57 Kerria, Abelmoschus, Salvia, Vinca Vines, 40 Bittersweet, 41 Collards, 13 Mirabilis, Kerria, 48 Okra, 14 Sage, 8, 9, 38 Viola, Mucuna, Aquilegia, Four O’Clocks, 36 Arctostaphylos, Santolina, Phlomis, Violet, 56 Black Jade Vine, 20 Columbine, 22, 53 Kinnikinnick, Olive Herb, 8 Sage, Jerusalem, 30 Symphytum, Foxglove, Canary Island, 54 Allium, 8, 14, 19, 27, 55 Artemisia, Virginia Creeper, Black Varnish, Comfrey, 6, 19 Isoplexis, Onion, Sagebrush, Prairie, Parthenocissus, 41 Pseuderanthemum, Silphium, 20 Atriplex, 34 Compass Plant, 53 Digitalis, Kiss-Me-Over-the-Garden- Orach, 14 56 Rudbeckia, Echinacea, Foxglove, 24 Polygonum, Hypericum, W Black-Eyed Susan, Coneflower, 22, 23, Ceratotheca, Gate, 37 Orchid, Lady’s Slipper, Saint John’s Wort, 22, 34, 52 Foxglove, Wild, 36 Actinidia, Cypripedium, 19 Erysimum, 53 Fuchsia, Kiwi, Hardy, 44 56 Wall Flower, 40 Rudbeckia, Fuchsia, 36 Brassica, 14 Origanum, Salvia, Juglans, Black-Eyed Susan Vine, Coneflower, 53 Kohlrabi, Oregano, 8, 38 Salvia, 38 Walnut, European, 51 Thunbergia, 41 Ratibida, G Viburnum, Plectranthus, Arenaria, Nasturtium, Coneflower, Yellow, Korean Spicebush, Oregano, Cuban, Sandwort, 10 Watercress, 18 Iris, Gardenia, Aralia, Kirengeshoma, Blackberry Lily, 22 53 Gardenia, 32 48 8 Sarsaparilla, 56 Waxbells, 31 Rubus, Heuchera, Dictamnus, Satureja, Tradescantia, Blackberry, Dwarf, 43 Coral Bells, 23 Gas Plant, 24 L Oregano, Mexican, Savory, 9 White Gossamer, Staphylea, Coreopsis, 23, 35, 53 Gaura, Poliomintha, Mukdenia, Bladdernut, 46 Coreopsis, Gaura, 36 Ammi, 8 Saxifrage, 30 11 Gaillardia, Gentiana, Laceflower, 37 Tradescantia, Allium, Baptisia, Blanket Flower, 52 Coriander, Vietnamese, Gentian, Bottle, 53 Stephanandra, Oyster Plant, 38 Scallions, 16 Wild Indigo, 31, 56 Liatris, Persicaria, Pelargonium, Laceshrub, 48 Eryngium, Salix, Blazing Star, 22, 53 6 Geranium, 7, 11, Alchemilla, P Sea Holly, 30 Willow, 51 Albuca, Lady’s Mantle, 26 Armeria, Epilobium, 31 Bleeding Heart, Climbing, Corkscrew Plant, 20 36 Pachysandra, Sea Thrift, 10, 30 Willowherb, Adlumia, 41 Zea, Geranium, Lady’s Slipper, Orchid, Pachysandra, 29 Hippophae, Callirhoe, 31 Corn, 13 Geranium, Wild, 53 Cypripedium, Salpiglossis, Seaberry, 45 Winecups, Dicentra, Cosmos, Zingiber, 19 Painted Tongue, 38 Carex, Ilex, Bleeding Heart, 22 Cosmos, 35 Ginger, 7 Spiranthes, Porophyllum, 8 Sedge, 56, 57 Winterberry, 51 Heracleum, Asarum, Lady’s Tresses, 26 Papalo, Prunella, Euonymus, Bleeding Heart, Yellow, Cow Parsnip, 53 Ginger, Wild, 53 Stachys, Cyperus, Self-Heal, 9 Wintercreeper, 51 Pseudofumaria, Malus, Ginkgo, Lamb’s Ear, 26 Papyrus, 33 Amelanchier, Gaultheria, 22 Crabapple, 47 Ginkgo, 48 Lamium, Petroselinum, Serviceberry, 45 Wintergreen, 56 Iresine, Napaea, Lamium, 26 Parsley, 8 Allium, Muehlenbeckia, Bloodleaf, 34 Cranberry, Highbush, Glade Mallow, 53 Salsola, Pastinaca, Shallots, 16 Wire Vine, 11 Sanguinaria, Viburnum, Land Seaweed, 7 Parsnip, 14 Oxalis, Torenia, Bloodroot, 19, 53 47 Gladiolus, Abyssinian, Lantana, 32, 37 Chamaecrista, Shamrock, 38 Wishbone Flower, 40 Carpinus, Geranium, Gladiolus, Lantana, Partridge Pea, 55 Trifolium, Blue Beech, 46 Cranesbill, 23 36 Larix, Anemone, Shamrock, Purple, Wishbone-Monkey Flower, Crassula, Gomphrena, Larch, 48 Pasque Flower, 55 Torelus, Blue Butterfly Flower, Rotheca, Crassula, 11 Globe Amaranth, Delphinium, Pulsatilla, 30 40 Sanvitalia, Larkspur, 37, 54 Pasque Flower, 29 Perilla, Wisteria, 41 20 Creeping Zinnia, 35 36 Lavandula, Passiflora, 41 Shiso, 9 Wisteria, Bouteloua, Cucumis, 13 Trollius, Lavender, 7 Passion Flower, Nicandra, Hamamelis, Blue Grama Grass, Cucumbers, Globe Flower, 24 Cirsium, Shoofly Plant, 39 Witchhazel, 51 Melothria, 13 Echinops, Lavender Mountain Lily, Pasture Thistle, 55 Dodecatheon, Stylophorum, 57 Cuke-nuts, Globe Thistle, 24 Ixiolirion, Pogostemon, Shooting Star, 30 Wood Poppy, 31 Calamagrostis, Eryngium, Lophospermum, 26 Patchouli, 8 Brunnera, Blue Joint Grass, Culantro, 7 Gloxinia, 36 Gasteria, Asimina, Siberian Heartleaf, Y Veronicastrum, Aruncus, Lawyer’s Tongue, 11 Pawpaw, 44 57 Culver’s Root, Goatsbeard, 24 Amorpha, Prunus, 30 Achillea, Lycianthes, Lycium, Leadplant, 54 Peach, 44 Bouteloua, Yarrow, 56 Blue Potato Flower, 23, 53 Goji Berry, 44 Dirca, Arachis, Side-Oats Grama, Lamiastrum, Cuminum, Zizia, Leatherwood, 19 Peanuts, 14 57 Yellow Archangel, 41 Cumin, 7 Golden Alexanders, 53 Allium, 14 Pyrus, Sisyrinchium, Cobaea, Laburnum, Leeks, Pear, 44 Stipa, 31 Blue-Eyed Grass, Cup and Saucer Vine, Golden Chain Tree, Melissa, Exochorda, Silky Thread Grass, 56 Thermopsis, 41 Lemon Balm, 7 Pearl Bush, 49 Dichondra, Yellow Indigo, 31 53 48 Corymbia, Minuartia, Silver Nickel Vine, Cladastris, Mertensia, Silphium, Solidago, Lemon Bush, 7 Pearlwort, 10 39 Yellowwood, 51 Bluebells, Virginia, Cup Plant, 53 Goldenrod, 24, 53, Cymbopogon, Anaphalis, Yucca, Nierembergia, Lemon Grass, 7 Pearly Everlasting, Leucophyta, Yucca, 31 53 Cupflower, 35 54 Monarda, Silver Sticks, 11 Vaccinium, Ribes, Hypocyrta, Lemon Mint, 7 55 Scutellaria, Z Blueberry, 43 Currant, 44 Goldfish Plant, 36 Aloysia, Pisum, Skullcap, Baikal, 30 Amsonia, Helichrysum, Ribes, Lemon Verbena, 7 Peas, 14, 16 Cotinus, 51 Zinnia, Bluestar, 22 Curry Plant, 7, 11 Gooseberry, 44 Farfugium, Pentas, Smokebush, Zinnia, Dwarf, 40 Andropogon, Taxodium, Cucurbita, 13 Leopard Plant, 20 Pentas, 38 Cotinus, Bluestem, Big, 57 Cypress, Bald, 47 Gourd, Lactuca, Paeonia, Smoketree, 51 Schizachyrium, Chamaecyparis, Vitis, Lettuce, 14 Peony, 19, 29 Sansevieria, Bluestem, Little, Cypress, False, Grape, 44 Tagetes, Capsicum, Snake Plant, 20 Herniaria, Licorice Herb, 7 Pepper, 15, 38 Eupatorium, 57 47 Green Carpet, 11 Helichrysum, Vinca, Snakeroot, 56 Houstonia, Microbiota, Pinellia, Licorice Plant, 37 Periwinkle, 29 Antirrhinum, Bluets, 53 Cypress, Russian, Green Dragon, Little, Ligularia, Strobilanthes, Snapdragon, 39 Brassica, 12 Ligularia, 26 Persian Shield, Bok Choi, 47 24 Syringa, Snapdragon, Climbing, Eupatorium, Physalis, Lilac, 48, 49 38 Asarina, 41 Boneset, 53 Ground Cherry, 13 Convallaria, Petunia, Borago, Psidium, Lily of the Valley, Petunia, 39 Viburnum, Borage, 6 Guava, Strawberry, 20 Ruellia, 55 Snowball, Pink, 51 Elymus, 26 Petunia, Wild, Symphoricarpos, 51 Bottlebrush Grass, 57 Lilium, Phlox, Snowberry, Buxus, Lily, 19, 28, 54 Phlox, 29, 55 Boxwood, 46 www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 12–14, 2017 • Friends School Plant Sale 59

M Gomphrena, Globe Amaranth, Plectranthus, Oregano, Cuban, Solanum, Potato Vine, 41 36 Maackia, Amur Maackia, 46 8 Solanum, Pumpkin on a Stick, Index by Latin Name Gypsophila, Baby’s Breath, 21 Magnolia, Magnolia, 49 Podophyllum, Mayapple, 54 16 H Malus, Apple, 43 Pogostemon, Patchouli, 8 Soleirolia, Baby Tears, 10 Abelia, Abelia, 46 Brassica, Bok Choi, 12 Cynara, Artichoke, 33 Hakonechloa, Japanese Forest Malus, Crabapple, 47 Polemonium, Jacob’s Ladder, Solenostemon, Coleus, 11, 34 Abelmoschus, Okra, 14 Brassica, Broccoli, 12 Cyperus, Papyrus, 33 Grass, 57 Malva, Hollyhock, French, 26 26, 54 Solidago, Goldenrod, 24, 53, Abies, Fir, 46 Brassica, Brussels Sprouts, 12 Cypripedium, Lady’s Slipper, 19 Hamamelis, Witchhazel, 51 Malva, Mallow, Hollyhock, 26 Poliomintha, Oregano, 54 Abutilon, Flowering Maple, 32 Brassica, Cabbage, 12, 13, 34 Cypripedium, Orchid, 19 Helenium, Helen’s Flower, 24, Mammillaria, Cactus, 10, 11 Mexican, 8 Sorghastrum, Indian Grass, 57 Acalypha, Chenille Plant, 35 Brassica, Cabbage Turnip, 13 D 25, 36, 54 Mandevilla, Mandevilla, 33 Polyanthes, Tuberose, 40 Spinacia, Spinach, 16 Acalypha, Jacob’s Coat, 32 Brassica, Cauliflower, 13 Manettia, Candy Corn Flag, 41 Polygonatum, Solomon’s Seal, Spiraea, Spirea, Japanese, 51 Dahlia, Dahlia, 35 Helianthus, Sunchoke, 18 Acer, Maple, 49 Brassica, Collards, 13 Matricaria, Chamomile, 6 31, 56 Spiranthes, Lady’s Tresses, 26 Dalea, Prairie Clover, 55 Helianthus, Sunflower, 31, 40 Achillea, Brideflower, 22 Brassica, Kale, 13, 14 Matteuccia, Fern, 54 Polygonum, Kiss-Me-Over-the- Spirea, Bridal Wreath, 46 Daphne, Daphne, 19, Helichrysum, Curry Plant, 7, 11 Achillea, Yarrow, 56 Brassica, Kohlrabi, 14 Matthiola, Stocks, 39 Garden-Gate, 37 Sporobolus, Dropseed, 57 Datura, Angel’s Trumpet, 33 Helichrysum, Licorice Plant, 37 Acmella, Buzz Buttons, 6 Brassica, Mustard Greens, 14 Mecardonia, Baby Jump Up, 10 Polystichum, Fern, 54 Stachys, Betony, 21 Daucus, Carrots, 13 Heliopsis, Sunflower, 56 Aconitum, Monkshood, 27 Brassica, Rutabaga, 16 Meconopsis, Poppy, Blue, 19 Poncirus, Citrus, 20 Stachys, Lamb’s Ear, 26 Davallia, Rabbit Foot Fern, 33 Heliotropium, Heliotrope, 36 Actaea, Baneberry, 52 Brassica, Turnip, 18 Melinus, Ruby Grass, 56 Porophyllum, Papalo, 8 Stachytarpheta, Porterweed, 20 Deinanthe, False Hydrangea, Helleborus, Hellebore, 19 Actaea, Cohosh, 22 Browallia, Bush Violet, 34 Melissa, Lemon Balm, 7 Portulaca, Moss Rose, 38 Staphylea, Bladdernut, 46 19 Hemerocallis, Daylily, 24 Actinidia, Kiwi, Hardy, 44 Browallia, Jamaican Forget- Melothria, Cuke-nuts, 13 Portulaca, Purslane, 16 Stephanandra, Laceshrub, 48 Delosperma, Ice Plant, 26 Hepatica, Hepatica, 54 Adansonia, Baobab, 20 Me-Nots, 37 Mentha, Mint, 7, 8 Potentilla, Cinquefoil, 22, 47, Stevia, Stevia, 9 Delphinium, Delphinium, 23 Heracleum, Cow Parsnip, 53 Adiantum, Fern, 54 Brunnera, Siberian Heartleaf, Mertensia, Bluebells, Virginia, 53 Stewartia, Stewartia, 19 Delphinium, Larkspur, 37, 54 Herniaria, Green Carpet, 11 Adlumia, Bleeding Heart, 30 53 Primula, Primrose, 29 Stipa, Silky Thread Grass, 56 Deschampsia, Tufted Hair Heuchera, Alum Root, 52 Climbing, 41 Buxus, Boxwood, 46 Mesembryanthemum, Ice Plant, Proboscidea, Double Claw, 20 Strobilanthes, Persian Shield, Grass, 57 Heuchera, Coral Bells, 23 Aeonium, Aeonium, 10 C 11 Prunella, Self-Heal, 9 38 Dianthus, Green Ball (under Heucherella, Foamy Bells, 24 Agastache, Hummingbird Microbiota, Cypress, Russian, Prunus, Almond, 46 Stylophorum, Wood Poppy, 31 Caladium, Caladium, 32 Sweet William), 40 Hibiscus, Hibiscus, 25, 32 Mint, 26, 36 47 Prunus, Apricot, 43 Styrax, American Snowbell, Calamagrostis, Blue Joint Dianthus, Pinks, 10, 29, 38 Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, 30 Agastache, Hyssop, 54 Mimulus, Monkey Flower, 37, Prunus, Cherry, 43, 47 19 Grass, 57 Dianthus, Sweet William, 40 Hibiscus, Roselle, 8 Ageratum, Floss Flower, 36 55 Prunus, Chokecherry, 47 Sutera, Bacopa, 33 Calamagrostis, Feather Reed Dicentra, Bleeding Heart, 22 Hierochloe, Sweet Grass, 57 Ajuga, Bugleweed, 22 Mina, Firecracker Vine, 41 Prunus, Peach, 44 Symphoricarpos, Snowberry, 51 Grass, 57 Dicentra, Dutchman’s Hippophae, Seaberry, 45 Akebia, Chocolate Vine, 41 Minuartia, Pearlwort, 11 Prunus, Plum, 44, 49 Symphyotrichum, Aster, 21, 52 Calamintha, Catmint, Lesser, Breeches, 53 Hosta, Hosta, 25 Albuca, Corkscrew Plant, 20 Mirabilis, Four O’Clocks, 36 Pseuderanthemum, Black Symphytum, Comfrey, 6, 19 22 Dichondra, Silver Nickel Vine, Houstonia, Bluets, 53 Alcea, Hollyhock, 25, 26 Miscanthus, Flame Grass, 56 Varnish, 34 Synadenium, African Milk Calendula, Calendula, 34, 35 39 Humulus, Hops, 41 Alchemilla, Lady’s Mantle, 26 Mitella, Bishop’s Cap, 52 Pseudocydonia, Quince, Bush, 32 Calibrachoa, Million Bells, 37 Dictamnus, Gas Plant, 24 Hydrangea, Hydrangea, 41, 48 Allium, Chives, 6 Moluccella, Bells of Ireland, 34 Chinese, 19 Syringa, Lilac, 48, 49 Callicarpa, Purple Beautyberry, Diervilla, Bush Honeysuckle, Hypericum, Saint John’s Wort, Allium, Leeks, 14 Monarda, Bee Balm, 21, 33, 52 Pseudofumaria, Bleeding Heart, T 49 46 56 Allium, Onion, 8, 14, 19, 27, Monarda, Bergamot, 52 Yellow, 22 Callirhoe, Winecups, 31 Digitalis, Foxglove, 24 Hypocyrta, Goldfish Plant, 36 Tagetes, Licorice Herb, 7 55 Monarda, Lemon Mint, 7 Psidium, Guava, Strawberry, Callistephus, Aster, 33 Dirca, Leatherwood, 19 Hypoestes, Polka Dot, 38 Tagetes, Marigold, 37 Allium, Pink Star Grass, 29 I Moringa, Horseradish Tree, 20 20 Calluna, Heather, 48 Dodecatheon, Shooting Star, 30 Tagetes, Tarragon, Mexican, 9 Allium, Ramps, 16 Mucuna, Black Jade Vine, 20 Pulmonaria, Lungwort, 26 Caltha, Marsh Marigold, 54 Dracaena, Dragon Tree, 20 Iberis, Candytuft, 10 Talinum, Fame Flower, 23 Allium, Scallions, 16 Muehlenbeckia, Wire Vine, 11 Pulsatilla, Pasque Flower, 29 Campanula, Bellflower, 10, 21, Dracaena, Spikes, 33 Ilex, Holly, 11 Talinum, Jewels of Opar, 37 Allium, Shallots, 16 Mukdenia, Saxifrage, 30 Puya, Chagual, 20 52 Dryopteris, Fern, 54 Ilex, Winterberry, 51 Tanacetum, Daisy, Painted, 23 Alocasia, Elephant Ears, 32 Musa, Banana, 32 Pycnanthemum, Mint, Campanula, Harebells, 54 E Impatiens, Balsam, 33 Taxodium, Cypress, Bald, 47 Aloe, Aloe, 6, 10 Myosotis, Forget-Me-Nots, 24 Mountain, 54 Campsis, Trumpet Creeper, 41 Impatiens, Impatiens, 36 Thalictrum, Meadow Rue, 26, Alonsoa, Mask Flower, 37 Echeveria, Echeveria, 11 Myrciaria, Jabuticaba, 20 Pyrus, Pear, 44 Canna, Canna, 32 Imperata, Japanese Blood 54 Aloysia, Lemon Verbena, 7 Echinacea, Coneflower, 22, 23, Myrica, Bayberry, 46 R Capsicum, Pepper, 15, 38 Grass, 56 Thermopsis, Yellow Indigo, 31 Alternanthera, Joseph’s Coat, 53 Myrtillocactus, Cactus, 20 Carex, Sedge, 56, 57 Inula, Daisy, Thread Petal, 23 Raphanus, Radish, 16 Thuja, Arborvitae, 10, 46 37 Echinops, Globe Thistle, 24 N Carpinus, Blue Beech, 46 Ipomoea, Moonflower, 41 Ratibida, Coneflower, Yellow, Thunbergia, Black-Eyed Susan Althaea, Marshmallow, 7, 26 Elaeagnus, Sultan Igde, 19 Cassia, Cassia, Popcorn, 35 Ipomoea, Rose Feather, 41 Napaea, Glade Mallow, 53 53 Vine, 41 Alyogyne, Hibiscus, Australian Elsholtzia, Vietnamese Balm, 9 Catalpa, Catalpa, 47 Ipomoea, Sweet Potato, 18 Nashia, Moujean Tea, 11 Ratibida, Mexican Hat, 54 Thymophylla, Daisy, Dahlberg, Blue, 32 Elymus, Bottlebrush Grass, 57 Catharanthus, Vinca, 40 Ipomoea, Sweet Potato Vine, Nasturtium, Watercress, 18 Rheum, Rhubarb, 45 35 Amaranthus, Amaranth, 12, 33 Emilia, Tassel Flower, 40 Ceanothus, New Jersey Tea, 55 40 Nemesia, Nemesia, 38 Rhipsalis, Cactus, 11 Thymus, Thyme, 9, 10, 31 Amaranthus, Love Lies Empetrum, Mossberry, 55 Celastrus, Bittersweet, 41 Iresine, Bloodleaf, 34 Nemophila, Baby Blue Eyes, 33 Rhodochiton, Bell Vine, Purple, Tiarella, Foamflower, 23 Bleeding, 37 Engelmannia, Daisy, Celosia, Cockscomb, 35 Iris, Blackberry Lily, 22 Nepeta, Catnip, 6 41 Tibouchina, Princess Flower, 38 Amelanchier, Serviceberry, 45 Engelmann, 23 Celosia, Flame Flower, 35 Iris, Candy Lily, 22 Nicandra, Shoofly, 39 Rhododendron, Azalea, 46 Tithonia, Mexican Sunflower, Ammi, Laceflower, 37 Ensete, Banana, Abyssinian, 32 Celosia, Flamingo Flower, 35 Iris, Iris, 27, 54 Nicotiana, Tobacco, 40 Rhododendron, Rhododendron, 37 Amorpha, False Indigo, 53 Epilobium, Willowherb, 31 Centaurea, Bachelor’s Buttons, Isolepsis, Fiber Optic Grass, 56 Nierembergia, Cupflower, 35 49 Torelus, Wishbone-Monkey Amorpha, Leadplant, 54 Epimedium, Barrenwort, 21 21, 33 Isoplexis, Foxglove, Canary Nigella, Love-in-a-Mist, 37 Rhus, Sumac, 51 Flower, 40 Amorphophallus, Tree of India, Eriobotrya, Loquat, 20 Centranthus, Jupiter’s Beard, Island, 20 Nolana, Chilean Bell Flower, Ribes, Currant, 44 Torenia, Wishbone Flower, 40 20 Erodium, Heron’s Bill, 11 26 Ixiolirion, Lavender Mountain 35 Ribes, Gooseberry, 44 Tradescantia, Oyster Plant, 38 Ampelopsis, Monkshood Vine, Eruca, Arugula, 12 Cephalanthus, Button Bush, 47 Lily, 26 Nopalea, Cactus, 11 Ricinus, Castor Bean, 35 Tradescantia, Spiderwort, 56 41 Eryngium, Culantro, 7 Ceratotheca, Foxglove, Wild, J O Rosa, Rose, 50 Tradescantia, White Gossamer, Amsonia, Bluestar, 22 Eryngium, Rattlesnake Master, 36 Rosmarinus, Rosemary, 8 11 Anaphalis, Pearly Everlasting, 55 Jaltomata, Jaltomata, 13 Ocimum, Basil, 6 Chaenomeles, Quince, Rosularia, Rock Rose, Turkish, Tricyrtis, Toad Lily, 31 55 Eryngium, Sea Holly, 30 Jeffersonia, Asian Twinleaf, 19 Oenothera, Sundrops, 31, 39 Flowering, 49 10 Trifolium, Clover, Red Feather, Andropogon, Bluestem, Big, 57 Erysimum, Wall Flower, 40 Jovibarba, Hen and Chicks, Onoclea, Fern, 54 Chamaecrista, Partridge Pea, 55 Rotheca, Blue Butterfly Flower, 22 Anemone, Anemone, 21 Erythronium, Trout Lily, 56 Mini, 10 Opuntia, Prickly Pear, 32, 55 Chamaecyparis, Cypress, False, 20 Trifolium, Shamrock, 30 Anemone, Pasque Flower, 55 Eschscholzia, Poppy, California, Juglans, Walnut, European, 51 Origanum, Marjoram, 7 47 Rubus, Blackberry, Dwarf, 43 Trillium, Trillium, 19, 31, 56 Anemonella, Rue Anemone, 19, 38 Juncus, Rush, 57 Origanum, Oregano, 8, 38 Chamaemelum, Chamomile, 6 Rubus, Raspberry, 45 Trollius, Globe Flower, 24 56 Eugenia, Brush Cherry, Juniperus, Juniper, 48 Orostachys, Hen and Chicks, Chamerion, Fireweed, 53 Rudbeckia, Black-Eyed Susan, Tropaeolum, Canary Bird Vine, Anethum, Dill, 7 Topiary, 32 K Chinese, 10, 22, 34, 52 Chasmanthium, Northern Sea 41 Angelica, Angelica, Korean, 21 Euonymus, Spindle Tree, 51 Osmunda, Fern, 54 Oats, 57 Kalimeris, Daisy, Blue, 23 Rudbeckia, Brown-Eyed Susan, Tropaeolum, Nasturtium, 38 Angelonia, Angel Mist, 33 Euonymus, Wintercreeper, 51 Osteospermum, Sun Daisy, 39 Chelone, Turtlehead, 56 Kerria, Kerria, 48 53 Tweedia, Milkweed, Blue- Antennaria, Pussytoes, 29, 55 Eupatorium, Boneset, 53 Othonna, Little Pickles, 11 Chenopodium, Epazote, 7 Kirengeshoma, Waxbells, 31 Rudbeckia, Coneflower, Green- Flowered, 37 Anthoxanthum, Vanilla Grass, Eupatorium, Elegant Feather, Oxalis, Shamrock, 38 Chenopodium, Quinoa, 16 Kniphofia, Red Hot Poker, 30 Headed, 53 U 9 35 Oxalis, Sorrel, Violet Wood, Chrysanthemum, Daisy, Koeleria, June Grass, 57 Ruellia, Petunia, Wild, 55 Anthriscus, Chervil, 6 Eupatorium, Joe Pye Weed, 54 56 Urtica, Nettles, 8 Snowland, 35 Kolkwitzia, Beauty Bush, 46 P Rumex, Sorrel, 9 Antirrhinum, Snapdragon, 39 Eupatorium, Snakeroot, 56 Uvularia, Merrybells, 54 Chrysanthemum, Mum, 27 L Rungia, Mushroom Plant, 8 V Apium, Celeriac, 13 Euphorbia, Caribbean Copper Chrysanthemum, Tong Ho, 9 Pachysandra, Pachysandra, 29 S Apium, Celery, 6, 13 Plant, 32 Laburnum, Golden Chain Tree, Paeonia, Peony, 19, 29 Vaccinium, Blueberry, 43 Cichorium, Chicory, 13 Sagina, Moss, Irish, 10 Aquilegia, Columbine, 22, 53 Euphorbia, Indian Corn Cob, 48 Panicum, Switch Grass, 57 Vaccinium, Lingonberry, 44 Cichorium, Radicchio, 16 Salix, Pussy Willow, 49 Arachis, Peanuts, 14 11 Lactuca, Lettuce, 14 Papaver, Poppy, 29, 38 Verbena, Verbena, 40 Cirsium, Pasture Thistle, 55 Salix, Willow, 51 Aralia, Sarsaparilla, 56 Euphorbia, Prairie Baby’s Lagurus, Bunny Tails, 56 Parthenocissus, Ivy, Boston, 41 Verbena, Vervain, 56 Citrullus, Watermelon, 18 Salpiglossis, Painted Tongue, Aralia, Spikenard, 9, 31 Breath, 55 Lamiastrum, Yellow Archangel, Parthenocissus, Virginia Vernonia, Ironweed, 54 Citrus, Citrus, 20 38 Arctostaphylos, Kinnikinnick, Euphorbia, Spurge, Cushion, 31 Creeper, 41 Veronica, Speedwell, 31 Cladastris, Yellowwood, 51 Salsola, Land Seaweed, 7 54 31 Lamium, Lamium, 26 Passiflora, Passion Flower, 41 Veronica, Veronica, 10 Claytonia, Spring Beauty, 56 Salvia, Sage, 8, 9, 38 Arenaria, Sandwort, 10 Eurybia, Aster, 52 Lantana, Lantana, 32, 37 Passiflora, Maypop, 41 Veronicastrum, Culver’s Root, Clematis, Clematis, 19, 22, 42 Salvia, Salvia, 38 Arisaema, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Eustoma, Lisianthus, 37 Larix, Larch, 48 Pastinaca, Parsnip, 14 23, 53 Clematis, Virgin’s Bower, 42 Sambucus, Elderberry, 47 54 Evolvulus, Morning Glory, Larix, Tamarack, 51 Paxistima, Ratstripper, 49 Viburnum, Appalachian Tea, 46 Cleome, Beeplant, Wild, 52 Sanguinaria, Bloodroot, 19, 53, Aristolochia, Dutchman’s Pipe, Dwarf, 37 Lathyrus, Sweet Pea, 41 Pelargonium, Geranium, 7, 11, Viburnum, Cranberry, Cleome, Spiderflower, 39 Sansevieria, Snake Plant, 20 41 Exochorda, Pearl Bush, 49 Laurentia, Star Flower, 39 36 Highbush, 47 Clethra, Summersweet, 51 Santolina, Olive Herb, 8, Armeria, Sea Thrift, 10, 30 F Laurus, Bay Laurel, 6 Pennisetum, Fountain Grass, Viburnum, Korean Spicebush, Cobaea, Cup and Saucer Vine, Sanvitalia, Creeping Zinnia, Armoracia, Horseradish, 7 Lavandula, Lavender, 7 56, 57 48 41 Farfugium, Leopard Plant, 20 35 Aronia, Chokeberry, 47 Leptinella, Brass Buttons, 10 Penstemon, Beardtongue, 21, Viburnum, Snowball, Pink, 51 Coffea, Coffee, 6 Festuca, Fescue, 57 Satureja, Savory, 9 Artemisia, Artemisia, 6 Lespedeza, Bush Clover, 22 52 Vicia, Beans, 12 Colocasia, Elephant Ears, 32 Ficus, Fig, 11, 44 Saxifraga, Rockfoil, 10, 19 Artemisia, Sagebrush, 56 Leucanthemum, Daisy, 23 Pentas, Pentas, 38 Vigna, Beans, 12 Comptonia, Sweetfern, 51 Filipendula, Queen of the Scabiosa, Pincushion Flower, Artemisia, Tarragon, 9 Leucophyta, Silver Sticks, 11 Perilla, Shiso, 9 Vinca, Periwinkle, 29 Conoclinium, Mistflower, 26 Prairie, 55 38 Aruncus, Goatsbeard, 24 Levisticum, Lovage, 7 Perovskia, Russian Sage, 30 Vinca, Vinca Vines, 40 Convallaria, Lily of the Valley, Filipendula, Meadowsweet, 26 Schizachyrium, Bluestem, Asarina, Snapdragon, Lewisia, Bitter Root, 22 Persicaria, Coriander, Viola, Violet, 56 26 Foeniculum, Fennel, 7 Little, 57 Climbing, 41 Liatris, Blazing Star, 22, 53 Vietnamese, 6 Vitis, Grape, 44 Cordyline, Hawaiian Ti, 32 Forsythia, Forsythia, 48 Schizophragma, Hydrangea Asarum, Ginger, Wild, 53 Ligularia, Ligularia, 26 Persicaria, Fleeceflower, 23 W Cordyline, Spikes, 33 Fouquieria, Ocotillo, 11 Vine, Japanese, 41 Asclepias, Balloon Cotton, 33 23, 35, Lilium, Lily, 19, 28, 54 Petchoa, Petunia, SuperCal, 39 Coreopsis, Coreopsis, Fragaria, Strawberry, 45 Scrophularia, Figwort, 53 Weigela, Cardinal Bush, 47 Asclepias, Butterfly Flower, 34 53 Lindera, Spicebush, 51 Petrorhagia, Tunic Flower, 31 Francoa, Maiden’s Wreath, 26 Scrophularia, Red Birds in a Wisteria, Wisteria, 41 Asclepias, Butterfly Weed, 55 Linum, Flax, 23 Petroselinum, Parsley, 8 Coriandrum, Cilantro, 6 Fuchsia, Fuchsia, 36 Tree, 30 Withania, Ashwagandha, 6 Asclepias, Milkweed, 55 G Lippia, Aztec Sweet Herb, 6 Petunia, Petunia, 39 Cornus, Dogwood, 47 Scutellaria, Skullcap, 30 Y Asimina, Pawpaw, 44 Liriodendron, Tulip Tree, 51 Phacelia, Bee’s Friend, 33 Corylus, Harry Lauder’s Gaillardia, Blanket Flower, 52 Sedum, Stonecrop, 10, 11, 30 Asparagus, Asparagus, 12 Lithops, Living Stones, 11 Phaseolus, Beans, 12 Yucca, Yucca, 31 Walking Stick, 48 Galium, Sweet Woodruff, 31 Selenicereus, Queen of the Aster, Aster, 21, 33 Lobelia, Cardinal Flower, 53 Phlomis, Sage, Jerusalem, 30 Z Corylus, Hazelnut, 44 Gardenia, Gardenia, 32 Night, 20 Astilbe, Astilbe, 21 Lobelia, Lobelia, 37, 54 Phlox, Phlox, 29, 38, 55 Corymbia, Lemon Bush, 7 Gasteria, Lawyer’s Tongue, 11 Sempervivum, Hen and Chicks, Zaluzianskya, Phlox, Night, 38 Athyrium, Fern, 23, 54 Lobularia, Alyssum, Sweet, 33 Phoenix, Date, Pygmy, 20 Cosmos, Cosmos, 35 Gaultheria, Wintergreen, 56 25 Zea, Corn, 13 Atriplex, Orach, 14 Lonicera, Honeyberry, 44 Physalis, Ground Cherry, 13 Cotinus, Smokebush, 51 Gaura, Gaura, 36 Senecio, Dusty Miller, 35 Zingiber, Ginger, 7 Aubrieta, Rock Cress, 30 Lonicera, Honeysuckle, Physalis, Tomatillo, 18 Cotinus, Smoketree, 51 Gaylussacia, Huckleberry, 44 Senecio, Ivy, German, 37 Zinnia, Zinnia, 40 B Climbing, 41 Physocarpus, Ninebark, 49 Craspedia, Billy Buttons, 34 Gentiana, Gentian, Bottle, 53 Senecio, Mexican Flame Vine, Zizia, Golden Alexanders, 53 Lophospermum, Gloxinia, Physostegia, Obedient Plant, Baptisia, Wild Indigo, 31, 56 Crassula, Crassula, 11 Geranium, Cranesbill, 23 41 Trailing, 36, 55 Basella, Malabar Spinach, 14 Crassula, Jade Tree, 11 Geranium, Geranium, Wild, 53 Silene, Campion, Sea, 22 Lupinus, Lupine, 26, 54 Picea, Spruce, 19, 51 Begonia, Begonia, 20, 32, 33, Crocosmia, Falling Stars, 35 Gerbera, Daisy, Gerbera, 35 Silphium, Compass Plant, 53 Lychnis, Maltese Cross, 26 Pilea, Artillery Plant, 10 34 Cucumis, Cucumbers, 13 Geum, Avens, 21 Silphium, Cup Plant, 53 Lychnis, Ragged Robin, 30 Pimpinella, Anise, 6 Bergenia, Pigsqueak, 29 Cucumis, Melon, 14 Geum, Prairie Smoke, 55 Silphium, Rosinweed, 56 Lychnis, Rose Campion, 30 Pinellia, Green Dragon, Little, Beta, Beets, 12 Cucurbita, Gourd, 13 Ginkgo, Ginkgo, 48 Sisyrinchium, Blue-Eyed Grass, Lycianthes, Blue Potato Flower, 24 Beta, Chard, Swiss, 13 Cucurbita, Pumpkin, 16 Gladiolus, Gladiolus, 36 53 41 Pinus, Pine, 49 Borago, Borage, 6 Cucurbita, Squash, 16, 18 Glandularia, Vervain, Rose, 31 Smilacina, Solomon’s Seal, Lycium, Goji Berry, 44 Pisum, Peas, 14, 16 Bouteloua, Blue Grama Grass, Cuminum, Cumin, 7 Glaucidium, Peony, Japanese Starry, 56 Lycopersicon, Tomato, 17, 18 Plantago, Minutina, 14 57 Cuphea, Cigar Flower, 35 Forest, 19 Solanum, Eggplant, 13 Lysimachia, Moneywort, 27 Platycodon, Balloon Flower, 21 Bouteloua, Side-Oats Grama, Cuphea, Mexican Heather, 37 Solanum, Firethorn, 35 57 Cymbopogon, Lemon Grass, 7 Solanum, Potato, 16