29Th Annual Plant Sale

29th Annual Plant Sale

Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Street, Oak Park

Members’ Sale Public Sale Friday, May 4, 2018 Saturday, May 5, 2018 Sunday, May 6, 2018 2 pm – 6 pm 8 am – 4 pm noon – 3 pm

sponsored by Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory www.fopcon.org 708-725-2460

29th Annual FOPCON Plant Sale Welcome to FOPCON’s 29th annual plant sale! Last summer we bid farewell to our long-time plant sale chair, Muriel Stephenson, as she retired to “hoe a new plot” down-slope from Lake Tahoe in California. FOPCON also lost our experienced Operations Coordinator since the 2017 sale, but - thanks to many experienced volunteers, the professional Park District staff, and FOPCON’s remaining indefatigable staff - the wonderful collection of plants you will discover in this catalog has arrived on schedule to greet our loyal (and eager) gardening fans. Please join us in welcoming this year’s beautiful crop and happy planting from all of us at FOPCON!

Our catalog is arranged according to three main categories (the Edible Garden, the Ornamental Garden, and the Shade Garden). Within those three categories, plants are listed in alphabetical order according to their botanical name. This listing corresponds to the layout of the plants on the tables at the sale. We offer our plants in a variety of sizes; from a 4-pak of seedlings to 4 inch pots up to tall quart-size containers. All pricing is noted in the catalog and those prices are indicated by the presence of a solid-colored tag in each container. While we strive to keep the accuracy of the catalog as high as possible, please note that prices, container sizes, and availability of plants are subject to change up to and including the sale days.

Pricing information: Yellow tag $4 Lavender tag $5 Blue tag $6 Red tag $10 Green tag $15

This annual sale is presented by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory with the help of many dedicated volunteers. Your support helps the Friends provide quality educational programs, community events and other support for the historic Oak Park Conservatory.

We are asking our loyal (and new) customers to please bring their own boxes or trays to transport their purchases home. We were unable to store our stash of cardboard boxes that we have gathered from local liquor purveyors in previous years and will therefore have a limited supply of boxes this year. The best recycling is reusing a box that you already possess. Thank you for helping out.

See you at the sale! Plant Sale Committee 2018

The Oak Park Conservatory is a historic property of the Park District of Oak Park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

THE EDIBLE GARDEN

Plants in the first section of the sale belong in the edible garden. Some are used as flavorings or garnishes, but, in one way or another, all belong on your plate.

Included are plants that attract pollinators or discourage pests. All require at least six hours of sun each day. Some may survive with less sun, but flowers and fruit will be more abundant if grown with at least six hours of sun.

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Abelmoschus esculentus 'Clemson Spineless' Clemson Spineless Okra Very productive variety is a real edible ornamental. Pretty pale yellow flowers are followed by slender pointed pods. Harvest pods at three inches-if left longer, they will toughen and reduce flowering. Use in stir-fry, soups, stews, and pickles. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 36-48" Pot: 4p $5

Allium ampeloprasum 'American Flag' American Flag Leek Compact stem thickens but does not form a bulb as does its relative, the onion. Delicate flavor; can be grilled, sauteed or eaten raw. Hilling with soil extends growth of tender white portion. Leeks are cold- tolerant and can be left in the ground for fall harvest. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 15-20" Pot: 4p $5

Allium schoenoprasum Chives Gardeners have grown this essential kitchen herb for over 5000 years. Lilac flowers are pretty in tiny bouquets, tasty in salads and as a flavoring for vinegar. Chopped leaves flavor eggs, soups, vegetable and cheese dishes, vinegars and butters. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 12" Pot: 4p $5

Anethum graveolens 'Hera' Hera Dill Plants have a uniform habit, are slow to bolt, and produce high yields of ferny foliage. Tasty in summer salads, and with eggs and fish. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 30" Pot: 4p $5

Beta vulgaris 'Bright Lights' Bright Lights Swiss Chard Pretty and tasty. Stems may be red, gold pink or white. Young leaves are great in salads. Mature leaves and stems delicious in stir-fries or simply boiled like spinach. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-24" Pot: 4p $5

Borago officinalis Borage Easy growing, freely seeding annual with vivid blue, star-shaped flowers. Grow in vegetable gardens to attract pollinating bees. Especially good companion to strawberries, squash and tomatoes. Said to deter tomato hornworm and improve tomato flavor. Self seeds. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-24" Pot: 4p $5

Brassica oleracea 'Long Island' Long Island Brussels Sprouts Introduced in 1890's. Yields 50+ sprouts over extended period. More delicious after first frost. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24" Pot: 4p $5

Brassica oleracea 'Red Russian' Red Russian Kale Tender, mild-flavored heirloom is tasty and beautiful. Oak type leaves have a red fringe; stems are purplish-red. Turns purple in cold weather. Surprisingly, big leaves are tender. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-24" Pot: 4p $5

Brassica oleracea var. palmifolia Lacinato Kale Italian heirloom is as beautiful as it is tasty. Blue-green leaves are heavily crinkled. Tiniest leaves can be added to summer salads. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24-30" Pot: 4p $5

Brassica oleracea 'Waltham 29' Waltham Broccoli Sturdy plants support 5-6 inch flavorful dark blue-green heads and lots of side shoots. Grown from organic seed. May flag in midsummer heat; produces well in cooler fall weather. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24-30" Pot: 4p $5

Brassica rapa chinensis Toy Choy Chinese White Cabbage (Pak Choi) Dwarf Chinese cabbage. Tiny bunches of crisp white stalks with tender green leaves. Taste great sauteed, roasted or raw. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-20" Pot: 4p $5

Capsicum annuum Poblano Pepper Mildly pungent with a sweet flavor. Dark green to red large fruits mature early. Vigorous, sturdy plants with good foliage cover. Thick-walled fruits are ideal for stuffing, roasting, in rellenos, or dried. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24" Pot: 4p $5

Capsicum annuum 'Ace' Sweet Pepper Ace Early, highly productive standard. Medium-sized, 3 to 4-lobed red fruit. Nearly every blossom produces a pepper. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-24" Pot: 4p $5

Capsicum annuum 'California Wonder' Sweet Pepper California Wonder Dark green, 4-lobed, large fruit with thick walls and sweet flavor. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-24" Pot: 4p $5

Capsicum annuum 'Jalapeno Early Hot' Hot Pepper Jalapeño Early Hot Ripens before other jalapeno. Fruits are 2 1/2 inches long, 1 inch wide and turn from dark green to red when mature. Good pickled, in salsa, and in any dish that needs some heat. Compact variety from Mexico. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24" Pot: 4p $5

Capsicum annuum 'Shishito Mellow Star' Shishito Pepper Mellow Star Heavily wrinkled, thin-walled Japanese pepper is mild when green and slightly sweet when red. Thin walls make it a good choice for tempura. Thinly sliced red fruits are excellent in salads and cole slaws. Large upright plants. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24" Pot: 4p $5

Capsicum annuum 'Sweet Banana' Sweet Pepper Banana Large pointed fruits measure 6-7 inches long, 1 1/2 inches wide. Mild-tasting yellow peppers turn brilliant red. Favorite for pickling. All America Selections winner in 1941. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24" Pot: 4p $5

Citrus limon x medica Ponderosa Lemon Grown from seeds of the Conservatory's Ponderosa lemon tree, these plants can be grown on indoors and placed outside in the sunshine for the warm summer days. Life Cycle: tender perennial Light: sun Height: depends on pot size Pot: 4" $4

Coriandrum sativum Cilantro Fresh leaves are used in Thai, Mexican, Indian and southwestern cooking. Cool weather plant. Seeds are the spice coriander. Allow some to flower to produce the seeds and provide food for beneficial insects. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-16" Pot: 3.5 $4

Cucumis sativus 'Diva' Diva Cucumber Tender, crisp, sweet, bitter-free and seedless. All America Selection. Harvest at 5-7 inches. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-12" Pot: 4" $4

Cucumis sativus 'Northern Pickling' Northern Pickling Cucumber Short, space-saving vines bear early. Pick frequently at 3-5 inches to maintain good color and texture. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-12" Pot: 4" $4

Cucumis sativus 'Salad Bush' Salad Bush Cucumber Great for patio containers, raised beds and small gardens. Full-sized (8-10 inch), full-flavored slicers produced on compact, mosaic- resistant plants. Bush variety may need vertical support. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-12" Pot: 4" $4

Cucurbita pepo 'Early Butternut' Early Butternut Squash Compact vine produces tan, medium-sized winter squash with fine-textured creamy orange flesh. Delicious sweet flavor. All America Selections winner. Harvest when skin is hard enough that it cannot be cut with your fingernail. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: Vine Pot: 4" $4

Cucurbita pepo 'Early Summer Crookneck'' Early Summer Crookneck Squash Compact bush produces meaty fruit with yellow, bumpy skin. Delicious flavor; fine texture. One of oldest (pre-Columbus) squash varieties. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24" Pot: 4" $4

Cucurbita pepo 'Spineless Beauty' Spineless Beauty Zucchini Squash Fruits of slightly under a pound are medium green, heavily produced on a bushy plant. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24" Pot: 4" $4

Cucurbita pepo 'Table Queen' Table Queen Acorn Squash Green-shelled, acorn-shaped squash is a good keeper. Sweet orange flesh is good halved and baked. This variety was introduced in 1913 by Iowa Seed Co. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-12" Pot: 4" $4

Cymbopogan citratus Lemon Grass Strong sharp lemon flavor is good in soups. Distinctive flavor used in Asian cooking. Also used in tea, to flavor vinegars and as potpourri. Grow indoors in winter in a sunny window and return to the garden in spring. Life Cycle: tender perennial / pot Light: sun Height: 24-48 Pot: 3.5 $10

Eruca sativa 'Astro' Astro Arugula Salad green with tangy, peppery flavor. Dark green, lobed leaves form a loose open bunch. Prefers cool temperatures. Toss with sliced pears and toasted walnuts for a wonderful salad. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-10" Pot: 4p $5

Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy' Chicago Hardy Fig Small sweet fruit. With protection, reported to withstand zone 5 winters. Plant in a container if you prefer to bring it indoors for the winter. Life Cycle: tender perennial Light: sun Height: depends on pot size Pot: 6.5 $15

Fragaria x ananassa 'Cupido' Cupido Strawberry Firm, juicy, heart-shaped berries with good red color and delicate flavor. Disease resistant. Produces in late summer. Hybrid cultivar of two wild species. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 5-8" Pot: 4" $4

Lactuca sativa 'Gourmet Blend' Gourmet Blend Lettuce Bowl Carefully selected mix of colors, flavors, textures and leaf shapes. All perform well in cool temperatures. Pleasing to eye and palate. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-10" Pot: bowl $15

Looking for tomatoes under Lycopersicum? Botanists have changed the name to Solanum. We offer as many usual now filed under S. Happy shopping.

Ocimum basilicum

Basil is a family of aromatic herbs used in salads, sauces, pesto and as a flavoring. Beautiful in borders, mass plantings and in pots. Trim to prevent flowering, as leaves become bitter after the plant blooms. Pinch back to encourage a bushy plant. Three varieties listed below.

Ocimum basilicum Sweet Basil Large, Italian leaf; best-selling variety. Flavor is marvelous for pesto and with fresh tomatoes. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-24" Pot: 3.5 $4

Ocimum basilicum 'Amethyst Improved' Amethyst Improved Genovese Basil The only purple Genovese-type basil. Large, 2-3", thick, turned-down leaves. This stunning basil is nearly black in color. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 16-20" Pot: 3.5 $4

Ocimum basilicum 'Genovese' Genovese Italian Basil Good pesto basil with heady, spicy fragrance and taste. Use fresh or dried. When flavoring sauces, add basil in the last few minutes of cooking. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-20" Pot: 3.5 $4

Origanum vulgare Italian Oregano Both culinary and ornamental. Tiny pink or white flowers with purple bracts attract pollinating insects. Use fresh or dried. Leaves flavor sauces, salads and grilled meats. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18" Pot: 4" $6

Petroselinum crispum Italian Flatleaf Parsley Also called flat leaf parsley. Contains more essential oils than curly parsley. Use to flavor egg, chicken and pasta salads. Add at the end of recipe for soup or stew as overcooking destroys flavor. Use fresh or dried. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun, partial shade Height: 10-12" Pot: 3.5 $4

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Gorizia' Gorizia Rosemary An excellent standard variety with slightly wider leaves and very upright habit that performs well in the field or in containers. A good choice for culinary use. May be wintered over indoors. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: depends on pot size Pot: 3.5 $6

Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Prostratus’ Rosemary Trailing Bred to tolerate colder winters, this rosemary blooms in mid spring with large light blue flowers loved by bees. Trailing plant has intensely aromatic leaves. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: depends on pot size Pot: 4” $6

Rumex sanguineus 'Raspberry Dressing' Raspberry Dressing Sorrel Deep red veins and stems make this a really ornamental edible. Tangy heirloom is good in salads and, lightly sautéed, on fish. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 10" Pot: 4p $5

Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten' Berggarten Sage Large, grey-blue leaves. From Berggarten mansion in Germany. Use this culinary variety in stuffings, omelets, cheese and bean dishes. Great in tea. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 16-24" Pot: 4" $6

Tomatoes are tropical annuals and should not be transplanted until soil has warmed. Give them full sun and consistent water. To provide even sun for tomatoes in containers, move and turn them as needed. Determinate varieties take up less space and produce a heavy crop over a concerntrated period of a few weeks. They are good container and small spaces choices. Indeterminate varieties are tall and vining and need stakes and cages. They continue to grow and bear fruit until frost.

Solanum lycopersicum 'Big Beef' Big Beef Beefsteak Tomato Still unsurpassed as the top choice for fresh market beefsteak tomatoes. Large, avg. 10-12 oz., mostly blemish-free, globe-shaped red fruit. They have full flavor - among the best - and ripen early for their size. Broad disease resistance. AAS winner. Indeterminate. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: indeterminate - typ. to 72" Pot: 4" $4

Solanum lycopersicum 'Black Cherry' Black Cherry Tomato Round, black, cherry tomato with sweet, rich, complex flavor. Vigorous tall plant. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: indeterminate - typ. to 72" Pot: 4" $4

Solanum lycopersicum 'Black Krim' Black Krim Heirloom Tomato An heirloom tomato originating from Russia, plant is open-pollinated, bearing 8 ounce flattened globe fruits that are dark reddish-purple to black with green/brown shoulders. Compared to ‘Cherokee Purple,’ ‘Black Krim’ is more productive and less prone to cracking. However, both of these gourmet picks should be harvested just as they become ripe. Indeterminate. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: indeterminate Pot: 4" $4

Solanum lycopersicum 'Brandywine' Brandywine Heirloom Tomato The most popular heirloom vegetable! A favorite of many gardeners; large fruit with superb flavor. A great potato-leafed variety from 1885! Beautiful pink fruit up to 1-1/2 lbs. each! The medium-tall plant is best staked or caged. Indeterminate. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: indeterminate - typ. to 90" Pot: 4" $4

Solanum lycopersicum 'Cherokee Purple' Cherokee Purple Heirloom Tomato Uniquely colored rose-brown fruits may weigh up to 12 ounces. Sweet flavored heirloom is wonderful in summer sandwiches and salads. Indeterminate Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: indeterminate - typ. to 90" Pot: 4" $4

Solanum lycopersicum 'San Marzano' San Marzano Plum Tomato Excellent for canning, tomato paste or puree. Rectangular, pear-shaped, bright red, 3-4 inch fruit is meaty with a mild flavor. Thin-skinned. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: indeterminate - typ. to 72" Pot: 4" $4

Solanum lycopersicum 'Sun Gold' Sun Gold Cherry Tomato Very sweet, bright orange cherry tomato. Vigorous indeterminate plants bear long clusters of delicious fruit late into the seson. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: indeterminate - typ. to 72" Pot: 4" $4

Solanum melongena 'Gretel' Gretel Eggplant Solid, white, mini fruit on a compact plant. Should be harvested when they are 3-4 inches long. Tender, bitterness-free fruit is delicious stir-fried or grilled. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24" Pot: 4p $5

Solanum melongena 'Hansel' Hansel Eggplant Compact plants produce tender, dark purple fruit in clusters. Not bitter and perfect for grilling. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24-36" Pot: 4p $5

Thymus vulgaris English Thyme Upright, compact growth habit; excellent flavor. Dark grey-green leaves. A lovely border plant. One of the hardiest thymes. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 6-10" Pot: 4" $6

THE ORNAMENTAL GARDEN

Plants on these pages have been chosen for their beauty and, in some cases, fragrance. Some, for example attract butterflies. Both perennials and annuals will be found here. All require a minimum of six hours of sun a day to perform at their best.

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Agastache Kudos™ 'Mandarin' PP25381 Kudos™ Mandarin Agastache Upright orange flower spikes held above airy, fragrant foliage. Attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies. Needs good drainage. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 16-20" Pot: Q $10

Ageratum houstonianum 'High Tide Blue' High Tide Blue™ Ageratum Powder-blue, flat-topped button flowers with lilac centers. Foliage forms a dense hedge. Attracts bees. Trim faded flowers to encourage more blooms. Lovely in bouquets. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 14-16" Pot: 4p $5

Alternanthera ficoidea 'Red Threads' Red Threads Joseph's Coat Unique foliage plant is densely branched with compact, tightly mounded habit. Adds distinctive color and texture to beds and borders. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 6-12" Pot: 4" $4

Amsonia x ‘Blue Ice’ Blue Ice Amsonia Erect, clumping plant has terminal clusters of starry dark lavender-blue flowers in May. Narrow dark green foliage turns golden in fall. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 12-18" Pot: Q $10

Anemone × hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' Honorine Jobert Japanese Anemone This is a vigorous, fibrous-rooted, mounding, compact cultivar which typically grows to 3-4' tall and spreads by creeping rhizomes. Single flowers appear on long, graceful, branching stems over an attractive foliage mound of dark green leaves. Lengthy August to September bloom period. No serious insect or disease problems. Highly rated in Chicago Botanic Gardens evaluation trials. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 36-48" Pot: 4" $6

Anemone hupehensis var. japonica 'Pamina' Pamina Japanese Anemone ‘Pamina’ is an anemone cultivar that grows to 30” tall. Double deep rose-pink flowers (to 2” across). Highly rated in Chicago Botanic Gardens evaluation trials. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 30-36" Pot: 4" $6

Angelonia angustifolia 'Archangel Blue Bicolor' Angelonia Archangel™ Blue Bicolor Large, bi-colored flowers of deep purple and soft lilac held above glossy dark foliage. Grows well in heat and humidity; tolerates drought. Good choice for containers. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-14" Pot: 4" $4

Angelonia angustifolia 'Archangel Dark Rose' Angelonia Archangel™ Dark Rose Large dark-rose blossoms with crimson eyes. Grape scent attracts butterflies. Good choice for containers. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-14" Pot: 4" $4

Antirrhinum majus 'Antiquity Mix' Antiquity Mix Snapdragon Open-faced flowers in shades of pink, red and coral. Scent attracts bees. Blooms well into cooler weather. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 9-12" Pot: 4p $5

Antirrhinum majus 'Liberty Classic Bronze' Liberty Classic Bronze Snapdragon Spikes of lightly-scented orange flowers have coppery-bronze overtones. Children love the classic snapdragon form of these flowers, which bloom well into the cooler weather, and make wonderful bouquets. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-22" Pot: 4p $5

Antirrhinum majus 'Liberty Classic White' Liberty Classic White Snapdragon Upright plants with deep green leaves bear generous spikes of traditionally-shaped, fragrant snaps. Wonderful in summer bouquets. Blooms well into cooler weather. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-22" Pot: 4p $5

Antirrhinum majus 'Montego Red' Montego Red Snapdragon These dwarf snaps are deep red with a bit of yellow at the throat. Lightly scented, they can make a border or fill a pot with color. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 6-8" Pot: 4p $5

Aquilegia canadensis Columbine A native spring wildflower which occurs in rocky woods, slopes, ledges and open areas throughout the state, it features drooping, bell-like, 1-2", red and yellow flowers. Delicate foliage is somewhat suggestive of meadow rue (Thalictrum) and remains attractive throughout the summer as long as soils are kept moist. Flowers are quite attractive to hummingbirds. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun / light shade Height: 24-36" Pot: 4" $6

Aquilegia x 'Songbird Mix' Songbird Mix Columbine Bi-colored, long-spurred, upward-facing flowers. Compact, fern-like, grey-green foliage. Mix includes blue, rose, and white. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 18-24" Pot: 4" $6

Argyranthemum frutescens 'Butterfly' Butterfly Marguerite Daisy Sunny yellow daisy-like flowers; light green, finely-cut, fern-like leaves. Flowers continuously without deadheading. However, cutting back will encourage branching and new growth. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 14-18" Pot: 4" $4

Calamintha nepeta ‘Blue Cloud’ Blue Cloud Calamint Small, fragrant grey-green leaves grace this airy plant. Beginning in late summer, clouds of tiny, pale blue flowers provide nectar for a wide range of beneficial insects. Beautiful in all seasons. Cut back in spring. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 12-18" Pot: 4" $6

Calendula officinalis 'Bon Bon™ Mix' Bon Bon Mix™ Calendula Bright 3" double flowers on bushy plants are daisy-shaped in apricot, orange and yellow, blooming early from spring well into summer. The edible petals provide a finishing touch to summer dishes. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-15" Pot: 4p $5

Calendula officinalis 'Indian Prince Mix' Indian Prince Series Mixed Calendula Tall, double variety is a stunning cut flower. Petals are deep orange backed with mahogany-red. Deadhead to keep flowering from spring to frost. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-24" Pot: 4p $5

Carex morowii ‘Ice Dance’ Ice Dance Japanese Sedge Ice Dance' is a dense, spreading sedge featuring grass-like, stiff leaves which are dark green in the center with clean white borders. Brownish flowers in late spring are insignificant. Foliage color may persist though the winter. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade Height: 9-12" Pot: Q $10

Carex oshimensis ‘EverColor® Everlime' PP25622 EverColor® Everlime Sedge A superb ground cover and container plant with distinctive green foliage with lime margins. It is easy to grow, low maintenance and forms a neat easily controlled mound. ‘Everlime’ is a great cold hardy plant. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade Height: 12-18" Pot: Q $10

Catharanthus roseus 'Victory Mix' Victory Mix Vinca Victory Mix provides a color range of thirteen separate colors producing an abundance of large flowers on compact plants. Victory has good disease resistance on heat-resistant, drought-tolerant plants. Glossy green foliage. Attracts bees and butterflies. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-15" Pot: 4p $5

Celosia argentea var. cristata 'Dragon's Breath ™' Dragon's Breath™ Celosia Unique green-red foliage. Blazing red, long-lasting, plume-like, feathery flower heads. Great cut flower. Brings drama to autumn landscape. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 20-24" Pot: 4" $4

Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe Green and Gold, Goldenstar Low-growing perennial forms a foliage mat to 3-4” tall spreading to 18" wide or more. It is native to woodland areas from Pennsylvania to Florida and Louisiana. Star-shaped, daisy-like, bright yellow flowers (to 1.5” diameter) on stems originating in the leaf axils, bloom in spring. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade, shade Height: 6-10" Pot: 4" $4

Cleome x hassleriana 'Pequena Senorita Rosalita ®' Pequena Senorita Rosalita® Cleome Soft lavender-pink blossoms up and down the stems of this compact variety. Foliage is thornless. Brings bees and butterflies to your garden. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-36" Pot: 4" $4

Cleome x hassleriana 'Senorita Blanca Improved ®' Senorita Blanca Improved® Cleome Soft, pink-tinged blossoms up and down the stem. Compact variety blooms all season. Foliage is thornless. Attracts bees and butterflies. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-36" Pot: 4" $4

Delphinium grandiflorum 'Blue Mirror' Blue Mirror Delphinium Loose sprays of single, electric-blue flowers are held above a bushy mound of lacy green leaves. This shorter variety reduces need to stake. Remove flowers to encourage repeat blooming. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 12-16" Pot: 4" $4

Dianthus x 'Jolt Pink' Jolt Pink Dianthus This dianthus has brightly colored and large, showy flower heads on strong stems that perform extremely well all summer long. Jolt is the most heat tolerant dianthus on the market, sporting very showy, bright pink fringed flowers. This is an easy to grow and trouble-free annual for the gardener looking for neat and tidy low-maintenance flower varieties. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-18" Pot: 4" $4

Digitalis purpurea 'Foxy' Foxy Foxglove Trumpet-shaped white, cream, yellow and rose flowers with spotted throats. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.'Foxy' blooms the first year. Deadheading encourages re-blooming. Life Cycle: biennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 24-36" Pot: 4" $6

Erysimum cheiri 'Charity™ Mix' Charity™ Mix Wallflower Dense racemes of fragrant blooms in shades of red, orange, yellow and cream. Attracts bees. Deadheading will lengthen blooming season. Compact plant can be revived by cutting foliage back in late summer. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-12" Pot: 4p $5

Eutrochium dubium 'Baby Joe' Baby Joe Compact Joe Pye Weed Finally this gorgeous prairie plant in a size for smaller gardens. Big clusters of fluffy, mauve-pink flower heads are magnets for butterflies, especially swallowtails and monarchs. Leave standing in winter to provide cover for beneficial insects. Seed heads make soft nesting material for birds. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 24-36" Pot: Q $10

Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' Elijah Blue Fescue A short-lived, low-growing, semi-evergreen, clump-forming ornamental grass noted for its glaucous, finely-textured, blue-gray foliage. Light green flowers with a purple tinge appear in terminal panicles atop stems rising above the foliage in late spring to early summer, but inflorescences are not very showy. Flowers give way to buff seed heads Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 9-12" Pot: Q $10

Gazania ringens Kiss™ 'Orange Flame' Kiss™ Orange Flame Gazania Lively combination of orange and red-mahogany striped flowers on short sturdy stems. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-10" Pot: 4p $5

Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘St. Ola’ St. Ola Cranesbill It features bright white flowers on plants growing to 15” tall while spreading to 24” wide. No serious insect or disease problems. Among the highest rated geraniums in Chicago Botanic Gardens evaluation trials. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 12-18" Pot: 4" $6

Heliotropium arboresdens 'Marine' Marine Heliotrope Very fragrant, large umbels of deep purple flowers on compact, uniform plants. Vanilla fragrance. Attracts butterflies. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun, partial shade Height: 8-12" Pot: 4" $4

Helleborus Honeymoon™ 'Rome in Red' Honeymoon™ Rome in Red Lenten Rose The 3–4″ blossoms range in color from rich maroon to deep burgundy, often appearing before the snow is gone and lasting into May. Deeply divided, dark green leathery foliage persists through winter, then should be cut back when new leaves appear. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade, shade Height: 12-16" Pot: Q $15

Heuchera x villosa 'Carnival Watermelon' PP24,803 Carnival Watermelon Coral Bells Lobed leaves are peach-pink in spring, fade to bronze-green in summer, and return to pink when temperatures cool. Pink flowers appear in spring but leaves are the best feature of this plant. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 10-12" Pot: Q $10

Iberis sempervirens ‘Purity’ Purity Candytuft The glossy, evergreen foliage forms a compact mound. This selection offers loads of good-sized white flowers for several weeks, on a medium size plant. Extra compact and profusely blooming, Iberis Purity makes a perfect addition to a rock garden. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 6-12" Pot: 4" $6

Impatiens x Divine™ Mix Divine Mix New Guinea Impatiens Large flowers in a range of bright, warm colors light up shady beds. Never need deadheading. Resistant to the downy mildew that has decimated other impatiens. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade Height: 10-14" Pot: 4" $4

Impatiens x 'SunPatiens® Spreading Salmon' SunPatiens® Spreading Salmon New Guinea Impatiens Salmon-pink, heart-shaped petals hold their color. Variagated foliage is bright yellow, light green and dark green. Attracts bees and butterflies. Downy mildew resistant. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun, partial shade Height: 18-24" Pot: 4" $4

Impatiens x 'SunPatiens® Spreading Shell Pink' SunPatiens® Spreading Shell Pink New Guinea Impatiens Soft pink flowers get prettier as the season progresses. Disease resistant. Sun-loving. All America Selection. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun, partial shade Height: 18-24" Pot: 4" $4

Ipomoea batatas SolarPower™ 'Black Improved' SolarPower™ Black Improved Sweet Potato Vine Trailing annual with very dark, black-green leaves. Great accent plant in containers and window boxes. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: Vine Pot: 4" $4

Ipomoea batatas SolarPower™ 'Lime Improved' SolarPower™ Lime Improved Sweet Potato Vine Semi-trailing annual vine keeps chartreuse color all season. Filler and spiller for containers and window boxes. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: Vine Pot: 4" $4

Iresine herbstii 'Purple Lady' Purple Lady Beefsteak Plant Dark burgundy foliage. Cascades as branches get larger. Spreading plant fills in nicely in containers. Easily propagted from cuttings. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade Height: 6-8" Pot: 4" $4

Juncus tenuis ColorGrass® 'Blue Dart' Blue Dart Common Rush Compact, upright blue-foliaged grass is well-suited to small gardens and containers. Adaptable to both wet and dry conditions. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 12-18" Pot: 4" $6

Lantana camara Landmark™ 'Citrus' Landmark™ Citrus Lantana Bright orange and yellow flowers in clusters. Scented foliage. Attractive to butterflies. Heat and drought tolerant. Excellent in containers. Prune after main flower flush to shape plant and promote vigor. May be wintered over indoors. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 15-20" Pot: 4" $4

Lantana camara Landmark™ 'Rose Sunrise' Landmark™ Rose Sunrise Lantana Rose and yellow flowers in clusters. Scented foliage. Attractive to butterflies. Heat and drought tolerant. Excellent in containers. Prune after main flower flush to shape plant and promote vigor. May be wintered over indoors. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 15-20" Pot: 4" $4

Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence' Provence Lavender High quality oil production; grown for perfume industry. Light purple blooms on long stems. Great for cutting, drying and for making lavender wands. Attracts bees and butterflies. Provide good drainage and winter protection. Cut back in early spring to avoid “leggy” plant. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 20-30" Pot: 4" $6

Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower Brilliant red flowers are produced from late summer into fall on 28 inch racemes. Visited and pollinated by hummingbirds. These North American natives do best in moist soils; they love wet feet! Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 24-48" Pot: 4” $6

Lobelia x speciosa 'Starship Scarlet' Starship Scarlet Lobelia Open, butterfly-shaped, scarlet blooms on near-black stems. Hummingbird magnet. Compact variety is good in small spaces. Needs constantly moist soil. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 18-24" Pot: 4" $4

Lobularia maritima Clear Crystal® 'Purple Shades' Clear Crystal® Purple Shades Sweet Alyssum Vigorous with large flowers. Dark purple shades are lighter under warm temperatures. Sweet honey scent attracts bees and butterflies. Great low border. Shear plant to remove spent flowers for repeat bloom. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 6-9" Pot: 4p $5

Lobularia maritima Clear Crystal® 'White' Clear Crystal® White Sweet Alyssum Dark green foliage with clusters of clean white flowers. Sweet honey scent attracts bees and butterflies. Wonderful in containers or as a low border. Shear plant to remove spent flowers and encourage repeat bloom. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 6-9" Pot: 4p $5

Lysimachia nummularia Goldilocks' Goldilocks Creeping Jenny Low-growing, creeping groudcover. Coin-shaped leaves. Bright yellow cup-shaped flowers appear in late summer. Roots form where leaf nodes touch the soil. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 2-4" Pot: 4" $6

Mimulus x 'Magic Mix' Magic Mix Monkey Flower Wide-open, trumpet-shaped blossoms held above neat, compact mounded foliage. Mix includes yellow, crimson, orange, red, wine and pastel shades; some blotched, some flame. Attracts bees and butterflies. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-10" Pot: 4p $5

Osteospermum Tradewinds® 'Light Purple' Tradewinds® Light Purple African Daisy This annual was bred for heat resistance, good growth habit and flowering all the warm season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooming. It is used as a bedding plant, in window boxes, as a cut lower and in rock gardens. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 10-16" Pot: 4" $4

Osteospermum Tradewinds® 'White' Tradewinds® White African Daisy This annual was bred for heat resistance, good growth habit and flowering all the warm season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooming. It is used as a bedding plant, in window boxes, as a cut flower and in rock gardens. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 10-16" Pot: 4" $4

Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' Shenandoah Switch Grass Foliage emerges bluish-green but rapidly turns burgundy-red to form a compact, narrow, erect, 3' tall clump of foliage topped in summer by finely-textured, reddish-pink flower panicles. Easily grown in average, medium to wet soils in full sun. Grows primarily in clumps, but will slowly spread by creeping rhizomes. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 36-48" Pot: Q $10

Pelargonium hortorum Scented Geraniums Flowers and leaves are edible and can be used to flavor jams, sugars, vinegar, punches and teas. All are tender perennials and can be brought indoors for the winter. A limited number have been grown from Conservatory stock plants. Feel free to rub the leaves gently to find a scent that suits your taste. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: depends on pot size Pot: 4" $6

Pelargonium hortorum 'Classic Red' Classic Red (Diablo) Zonal Geranium Traditional bright red geranium is especially good in window boxes and pots, Deadhead for continuous blooms all summer and well into cooler weather. Likes consistent water. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 14-16" Pot: 4" $6

Pelargonium hortorum 'Dynamo™ White Improved' Dynamo™ White Improved Zonal Geranium Large white flowers; medium green foliage. Good branching. Does well in large containers. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-14" Pot: 4" $6 Pelargonium hortorum 'Wilhelm Langguth' Wilhelm Langguth Brocade Geranium Rich, cherry-red flower clusters held above silver-edged, grey-green leaves. Striking in containers, baskets and in the landscape. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-18" Pot: 4" $6

Petunia x hybrida 'Cha-Ching Cherry' Cha-Ching Cherry Petunia Cherry-red blooms with creamy-yellow center star pattern. Semi-trailing. Looks great spilling over hanging baskets and window boxes. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 10-16" Pot: 4" $4

Petunia x hybrida ColorRush™ 'Pink Vein' ColorRush™ Pink Vein Petunia Notable for big vigor and big garden performance, this variety is ideal for larger containers and baskets, as well as landscapes. Mounds of color hold up in the heat and rain. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-12" Pot: 4" $4

Petunia x hybrida 'Phantom' Phantom Petunia Black base color with yellow star. Will fill containers quickly and bloom all summer. Drought and heat resistant. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-12" Pot: 4" $4

Phlox divaricata ssp lamphamii 'Blue Buttons™' Blue Buttons™ Woodland Phlox This is one of the few phlox species that can be used successfully in the shade. A low grower with dark green leaves, this variety also spreads well. The violet-blue flowers are plentiful in May and June; they are 1-2 inches wide. At its best in rich soil that doesn't dry out, this phlox is a good partner with hostas, ferns, or spring-blooming bulbs. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade,shade Height: 10-14" Pot: 4" $6

Phlox x 'Opening Act White PP27461' Opening Act White Phlox A cultivar with dark green, glossy disease-resistant foliage. The flowers begin to cover the foliage in the early summer and continue to bloom as long into the season as does traditional garden phlox; deadheading will encourage more flowering. The lightly fragrant flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators into the landscape. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 18-20" Pot: 4" $4

Portulaca grandiflora 'Sundial Peach' Sundial Peach Moss Rose All America selection. Large double pink blooms look delicate but plants are heat and drought resistant Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 5" Pot: 4p $5

Pulsatilla vulgaris Pasque Flower Hairy flower stems emerge from the ground in spring (March-April), and bloom as the foliage begins to form. Stems elongate and foliage grows taller after bloom, with plants typically maturing to 9-12” tall. Flowers are followed by equally-ornamental, plume-like seedheads. Deeply-divided, fern-like, basal leaves are attractive throughout the growing season.

Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 9-12" Pot: 4" $6

Salvia coccinea Summer Jewel™ 'Red' Summer Jewel™ Red Salvia Flower spikes are lined with half-inch, bright red florets. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds will visit the flowers; goldfinches will visit for seeds. All America selection. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 20" Pot: 4" $6

Salvia x farinacea 'Mystic Spires Improved' Mystic Spires Improved Salvia This impressive salvia has been improved for better summer garden performance, with longer flower hold for a brighter blue flower color in the garden. The sturdy, dark green-leafed plants are naturally compact, well-branched and very free-flowering. Well suited to landscapes and mixed containers. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 18-24" Pot: 4" $6

Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo' Hummelo Betony Features basal rosettes of ovate, glossy, dark green leaves and tiny rose-lavender flowers which appear in dense spikes rising well above the foliage in summer. Clumps will spread over time to form a dense ground cover. The most highly rated stachys in Chicago Botanic Garden trials. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 18-24" Pot: 4" $6

Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick' Peachie's Pick Stokes Aster ‘Peachie’s Pick’ is a compact, late-blooming Stokes’ aster cultivar that features fluffy, cornflower-like blue flowers on generally erect, leafy stems growing to 12-18” tall. No serious insect or disease problems. Flower stems tend to flop, but less than some other Stokes’aster cultivars. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 12-18" Pot: Q $10

Tagetes patula 'Durango Outback Mix' Durango Outback Mix French Marigold Deep red, tangerine and yellow double blooms, some tipped with contrasting colors,cover bushy, dark green plants all summer. Deadhead to keep them coming until frost. Nice edger for vegetable gardens. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 10-12" Pot: 4p $5

Tagetes tenuifolia 'Gem Mix' Gem Mix Signet Marigold Bite-size flowers can be an edible garnish. Neat low mounds of lacy foliage with a citrusy scent. Long blooming for beds and containers. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-10" Pot: 4p $5

Tiarella cordifolia ‘Cutting Edge’ Cutting Edge Foamflower This woodland perennial has finely dissected green leaves with a dramatic dark burgundy center and a nicely rounded habit. In early spring, creamy bottlebrush-like flowers cover the entire plant. It has a clumping habit. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade, shade Height: 18-20" Pot: Q $10

Tiarella cordifolia 'Pink Skyrocket' Pink Skyrocket Foamflower This is a clump-forming foamflower that has palmate, strongly dissected, shiny green basal leaves highlighted with black to dark red markings. In fall, leaves grown in full sun are burnished bronze; leaves grown in shade are deep shiny black. It has cone-shaped, brush-like heads of delicate, shrimp pink flowers that are held above the foliage. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade, shade Height: 6-10" Pot: Q $10

Tropaeolum majus 'Alaska Mixed' Alaska Mixed Nasturtium Cream and green variegated leaves with yelow, coral, and dark red single flowers. Both leaves and flowers are edible with a peppery taste. Low-growing, mounding compact form makes it great for edging and containers. Blooms best in poor soils. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 10-12" Pot: 3.5 $4

Tropaeolum majus 'Empress of India' Empress of India Nasturtium Scarlet flowers stand out against the very dark green foliage of this Victorian-era heirloom. Compact mounded habit makes it suitable for containers or as an edging. Nasturtiums bloom best in poor soil. Both leaves and flowers are edible. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-10" Pot: 3.5 $4

Tropaeolum majus Peach Melba' Peach Melba Nasturtium Bright creamy yellow blossoms with maroon blotches near their centers. Compact green foliage. Leaves and flowers are edible with flavor similar to watercress. Tasty addition to salads. Heirloom variety is good in containers. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 8-10" Pot: 3.5 $4

Verbena bonariensis Tall Verbena Clusters of small, violet-blue flowers on strong, tall, airy stems. Attracts butterflies. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 36-50" Pot: 4" $4

Veronica spicata 'Rotfuchs' Red Fox Veronica Diminutive Veronica is good for small spaces. Bright fuchsia-pink flower spikes attract bees and butterflies. Good cut flower. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 12-18" Pot: Q $10

Viola x wittrockiana Panola® 'XP Purple Face' Panola® XP Purple Face Pansy Deep purple with tiny yellow centers, these flowers are a lovely garnish for summer soups. Grow best in loose, rich soil.Take care not to over water. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 6-8" Pot: 4p $5

Viola x wittrockiana Panola® 'XP Sunburst' Panola® XP Sunburst Pansy Scarlet with a golden face and whiskers, these flowers make a colorful garnish. Grows best in loose, rich soil. Take care not to over water. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 6-8" Pot: 4p $5

Zinnia elegans ‘State Fair Mix’ State Fair Mixed Zinnia Double flowers in shades of red, orange, purple, yellow, and pink. Attracts bees and butterflies. Disease resistant; tolerant of sun and heat. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 30-36” Pot:4p $5

Zinnia marylandica ‘Zahara® Bonfire Mix’ Zahara® Bonfire Mixed Zinnia Vibrant scarlet, orange, and yellow petals resist fading. Attract bees and butterflies. Disease resistant; tolerant of sun and heat. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 12-18” Pot:4p $5

PLANTS FOR SHADE

The following pages contain descriptions of plants selected for growing in beds shaded by trees or buildings. If struggling grass in hard-packed soil describes all or part of your yard, this section of the plant sale is for you.

Soil amendment is a good first step to a healthy shade garden. Humus from your compost pile, if available, is often needed, especially under trees with shallow roots. Mulch plantings with wood chips or shredded bark to conserve moisture. Avoid planting amid tree roots.

You may begin with spring bulbs that bloom before trees fill out. Their drying leaves can then be hidden with a shady ground cover like plumbago or ajuga.

For the rest of the season, the choices of flowering plants would include hosta, lobelia, and impatiens to provide color and contrast. Leaf texture, shape, and color will provide interest in a lovely, peaceful shade garden.

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Actaea matsumurae 'White Pearl' White Pearl Bugbane Wands of fragrant, creamy-white bottlebrush flowers held above light green, lacy foliage. Prefers moist, rich soil. Protect from hot afternon sun. Needs several years to develop into mature clump. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade Height: 36-48" Pot: Q $10

Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Red Beauty' Red Beauty Japanese Painted Fern Rhizomatous, deciduous fern with an arching habit. Fronds are a soft grayish-green with an overlay of silvery hues accented by contrasting dark maroon midribs. Silvering is best for several weeks in the spring, becoming greener with warm temperatures. Life Cycle: perennial Light: shade Height: 12-18" Pot: Q $10

Begonia 'Dragon Wing Red' Dragon Wing® Red Begonia Scarlet flowers are pendulous and large. Angel-wing type is a good choice for hanging baskets, containers or a shady bed. Glossy green foliage is well-branched. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 12-18" Pot: 4.5 $6

Begonia 'Megawatt Rose Bronze Leaf' Megawatt Rose Bronze Leaf Begonia Sturdy stems hold rose-colored flowers above glossy, bronze leaves. Blooms early and performs well in heat. No deadheading needed. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 20-28" Pot: 4" $6

Begonia 'Million Kisses® Elegance' Million Kisses Elegance Begonia Elegance' offers a waterfall of blushed pink white blossoms complemented with dark green foliage; outstanding for baskets. A low maintenance plant that needs little if any deadheading, it just keeps on blooming all season. Easily overwintered too. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 10-12" Pot: 4" $6

Begonia rex 'Jurassic Green Streak' Jurassic Green Streak Rex Begonia Silver-green leaves with dark green veins are centered with light rose. These large-leaved shade plants evoke images of food for dinosaurs! Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 10-16" Pot: 4" $6

Begonia rex 'Jurassic Red Splash' Jurassic Red Splash Rex Begonia Leaves have a red center, with dark, sharply-pointed edges. Really resembles reptillian skin. Provide evenly moist, well-drained soil. Bold texture and color make it good for containers. Bring in for winter for a prehistoric-looking houseplant. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 10-16" Pot: 4" $6

Begonia rex 'Jurassic Silver Point' Jurassic Silver Point Rex Begonia Leaves have sharply-pointed edges and a silvery mint-green midcenter. Provide evenly moist, well- drained soil. Good container plant and pretty houseplant. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 10-16" Pot: 4" $6

Begonia x hybrida 'Sparks Will Fly' Sparks Will Fly Begonia Unique dark bronze foliage and dazzling tangerine blooms are sure to perk up your garden. As the weather cools the bright orange blooms mature to yellow in the falll. Works well in a patio planter, a hanging basket or as a low-growing annual border plant. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 15-18" Pot: 4" $6

Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' Jack Frost Brunnera Dark green leaves are heavily frosted showing off clusters of sky blue, forget-me-not type blossoms in mid to late spring. Gorgeous in all seasons. Likes afternon shade and even watering. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade, shade Height: 12-18" Pot: Q $15

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Plumbago (Leadwort) Ground cover with late fall and winter interest. Brilliant gentian- blue flowers from late summer until first hard frost. Good for inter-planting with spring bulbs as it emerges late in spring. Bronze-red fall foliage. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun Height: 9-12" Pot: 4" $4

Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls' Silver Falls Dichondra Silvery, soft- textured, rounded small leaves on glistening stems. Wide spreading habit. Great accent plant in containers. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 3" Pot: 4" $4

Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance' Brilliance Autumn Fern This is an arching, semi-evergreen fern that grows in a vase-shaped clump. New fronds unfurl in striking shades of orange-red to copper-pink before eventually maturing to glossy deep green by summer. New growth continues through the season, giving a colorful tapestry effect. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade, shade Height: 18-30" Pot: Q $10

Fuchsia x hybrida 'Dark Eyes' Dark Eyes Fuchsia Trailing form is perfect in hanging baskets. Pink outer petals frame ruffled double blue corollas. Keep evenly moist. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Life Cycle: tender perennial Light: partial shade, shade Height: 12-16" Pot: 4" $6

Geranium x 'Tiny Monster' Tiny Monster Cranesbill Perennial geraniums make elegant ground covers. Deeply lobed leaves and tiny magenta flowers from late spring through summer. In fall, foliage shows scarlet. Life Cycle: perennial Light: sun, partial shade Height: 6-12" Pot: Q $10

Heucherella Fun & Games® 'Hopscotch' Fun & Games® Hopscotch Foamy Bells Deeply-lobed leaves are dark red in spring. Foliage lightens to bronze red, then dark green in the heat of summer. Bottlebrush flower spikes appear in late spring. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade, shade Height: 10-12" Pot: Q $15

Hosta ‘Gold Standard’ Gold Standard Hosta A medium to large hosta that grows in a mound to 22" tall and to 36" wide. It features wide-oval, cordate, seersuckered, yellow leaves (to 8" long and 5" wide) with irregular dark green margins. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade, shade Height: 18-22" Pot: Q $15

Hosta Shadowland® 'Empress Wu' Empress Wu Hosta Giant hosta, named after the only lady emperor of China, has massive, 18 inch- wide leaves in shades of green. Lavender flowers on 5-foot stems appear in August. Stunning in the right spot. Life Cycle: perennial Light: shade Height: 40-50" Pot: Q $15

Ligularia dentata 'Othello' Othello Leopard Plant Looking for something for a rain garden or generally soggy site? Ligularia's sunny yellow flowers and leathery, toothed, heart-shaped leaves fill the bill. Leaf veins, undersides and flower stems are reddish- purple. Striking. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade, shade Height: 24-36" Pot: Q $10

Lobelia erinus 'Regatta Lilac Splash' Regatta Lilac Splash Trailing Lobelia Small white and pale lavender pink flowers with green foliage. Excellent cascading over the edge of a container or hanging basket. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun, partial shade Height: 6-8" Pot: 4p $5

Lobelia erinus 'Regatta Midnight Blue' Regatta Midnight Blue Trailing Lobelia Tiny, solid blue flowers with bronze foliage. Excellent cascading over the edge of a container or hanging basket. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun, partial shade Height: 6-8" Pot: 4p $5

Perilla frutescens 'Magilla®' Magilla® Perilla Vibrant magenta, chartreuse and green foliage plant is wonderful in large containers. Strong stems. Pinching will keep plant bushy. Provide fertile, well-drained soil. Water frequently. Life Cycle: annual Light: sun Height: 24-36" Pot: 4" $4

Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Campfire PP27,269' Campfire Coleus Big, bold and bright, this coleus sports coppery orange foliage that keeps its color in sun or shade. Plants make a statement alone or combined with others in large containers and borders. Sun tolerant. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 14-28" Pot: 4" $4

Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Flame Thower™ Spiced Curry' Flame Thower™ Spiced Curry Coleus Narrow serrated leaves, predominately chartreuse with dark red splotch in center and as a narrow edge. Pinch off flowers to encourage bushier plant. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 12-18" Pot: 4" $4

Plectranthus scutellarioides 'FlameThower™ Chili Pepper' FlameThower™ Chili Pepper Coleus Serrated, pointy leaves are lime green with bold, showy burgundy and red blotch in center. Propagate from cuttings. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 12-18" Pot: 4" $4

Plectranthus scutellarioides 'Inferno' PP28,591 Inferno Coleus Saturated orange-red color and bold texture are features of this new variety. Sun brings out the color. Propagate from cuttings. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 14-28" Pot: 4" $4

Plectranthus scutellarioides Wizard® 'Jade' Wizard® Jade Coleus Ivory centers; green margins brighten the shade garden. Base-branching habit requires little pinching back. Propagate from cuttings. Life Cycle: annual Light: partial shade, shade Height: 12-14" Pot: 4" $4

Polemonium caeruleum 'Blanjou' Brise d'anjou Jacob's Ladder Finely-cut bright green leaves edged in cream. Bell-shaped lavender-blue flowers. Deadhead to prolong flowering. Prefers moist soil. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade, shade Height: 16-24" Pot: 4" $6

Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash' PP12,138 Raspberry Splash Lungwort Brightest raspberry and deep purple blossoms on upright heavily spotted lance-like leaves, this variety was chosen for its intense color, upright habit and profuse flowering – an excellent plant for shade gardens. It is also prized for wonderfully patterned foliage. Foliage remains attractive all season. Mounding habit will spread to make a beautiful display. Life Cycle: perennial Light: partial shade, shade Height: 9-12" Pot: 4" $4

Cross Index

COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME Cross IndexCOMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME ex African Daisy Osteospermum Cilantro Coriandrum

Cleome, Spiderflower Cleome Ageratum Ageratum Coleus Plectranthus Alyssum Lobularia Columbine Aquilegia Anemone Anemone Coral Bells Heuchera Angelonia Angelonia Creeping Jenny Lysimachia Anise Hyssop Agastache Cucumber Cucumis Arugula Eruca Delphinium Delphinium Basil Ocimum Dianthus, Pinks Dianthus Beefsteak Plant Iresine Dill Anethum Begonia Begonia Eggplant Solanum Betony Stachys Fern Athyrium Blue Star Amsonia Fescue Festuca Bok choi, Pak choi Brassica Fig Ficus Borage Borago Foam Flower Tiarella Broccoli Brassica Foamy Bells Heucherella Brunnera Brunnera Foxglove Digitalis Brussels sprouts Brassica Fuchsis Fuchsis Bugbane Actaea Gazania Gazania Calamint Calamintha Geranium-Scented &Annual Pelargonium Calendula, Pot Marigold Calendula Geranium-Perennial Geranium Candytuft Iberis Goldenstar Chrysogonum Cardinal flower Lobelia Celosia Celosia Chives Allium

Cross Index Cross Index COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME ex COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME

Heliotrope Heliotropum Pansy Viola Hosta Hosta Parsley Petroselinum Impatiens Impatiens Pepper Capsicum Jacob's Ladder Polemonium Petunia Petunia Joe Pye Weed Eutrochium Perilla Perilla Joseph’s Coat Alternanthera Phlox Phlox Kale Brassica Rosemary Rosmarinus Lantana Lantana Rush Juncus Lavender Lavandula Sage, Salvia Salvia Leadwort Ceratostigma Sedge Carex Leeks Allium Snapdragon Antirrhinum Lemon Citrus Sorrel Rumex Lemon grass Cymbopogan Squash Cucurbita Lenten Rose Helleborus Strawberry Fragaria Leopard Plant Ligulavia Stoke’s Aster Stokesia Lettuce Lactuca Sweet Potato Vine Ipomoea Lungwort Pulmonaria Swiss Chard Beta Marguerite Daisy Argyranthemum Switch Grass Panicum Marigold Tagetes Thyme Thymus Monkey Flower Mimulus Tickseed Coreopsis Moss Rose Portulaca Tomato Solanum Nasturtium Tropaeolum Verbena Verbena Okra Abelmoschus Veronica Veronica Oregano Oreganum Vinca Catharanthus Ornamental Millet Pennisetum Wallflower Erysimum Pasque Flower Pulsatilla Zinna Zinna

SHOPPING LIST THE EDIBLE GARDEN

BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME PRICE QUANTITY Abelmoschus Okra $5 esculentus 'Clemson 4/pack Spineless' Allium ampeloprasum Leek $5 'American Flag' 4/pack Allium schoenoprasum Chives $5 4/pack Anethum graveolens Dill $5 'Hera' 4/pack Beta vulgaris 'Bright Swiss Chard $5 Lights' 4/pack Borago officinalis Borage $5 4/pack Brassica oleracea Brussels Sprouts $5 'Long Island” 4/pack Brassica oleracea 'Red Kale $5 Russian' 4/pack Brassica oleracea var. Kale $5 palmifolia 4/pack Brassica oleracea Broccoli $5 'Waltham 29' 4/pack Brassica rapa chinensis Toy Choy Chinese $5 White Cabbage (Pak 4/pack Choi) Capsicum annuum Poblano Pepper $5 4/pack Capsicum annuum Bell Pepper $5 'Ace' 4/pack Capsicum annuum Bell Pepper $5 'California Wonder' 4/pack Capsicum annuum Jalapeno Early Hot $5 'Jalapeno Early Hot' Pepper 4/pack Capsicum annuum Mellow Star Shishito $5 'Mellow Star' Pepper 4/pack Capsicum annuum Sweet Banana $5 'Sweet Banana' Pepper 4/pack Citrus limon x medica Ponderosa Lemon $4

Coriandrum sativum Cilantro $4 Cucumis sativus 'Diva' Cucumber $4

Cucumis sativus Northern Pickling $4 'Northern Pickling' Cucumber Cucumis sativus 'Salad Salad Bush $4 Bush' Cucumber Cucurbita pepo 'Early Butternut Squash $4 Butternut' Cucurbita pepo 'Early Crookneck Squash $4 Summer Crookneck' Cucurbita pepo Zucchini $4 'Spineless Beauty' Cucurbita pepo 'Table Acorn Squash $4 Queen' Cymbopogan citratus Lemon Grass $10 Eruca sativa 'Astro'’ Arugula $4 Ficus carica 'Chicago Fig $15 Hardy' Fragaria x ananassa Strawberry $4 'Cupido' Lactuca sativa Lettuce Bowl $15 'Gourmet Blend' Ocinum basilicum Sweet Basil $4 Ocinum basilicum Genovese Basil $4 'Amethyst Improved' Ocinum basilicum Genovese Basil $4 'Genovese Origanum vulgare Oregano $6 Petroselinum crispum Flatleaf Parsley $4 Rosemarinus officinalis Trailing Rosemary $6 prostratus Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary $6 'Gorizia' Rumex sanguineus Sorrel $5 'Raspberry Dressing' Salvia officinalis Sage $6 'Berggarten' Solanum lycopersicum Big Beef Tomato $4 'Big Beef' Solanum lycopersicum Black Cherry Tomato $4 'Black Cherry' Solanum lycopersicum Black Krim Tomato $4 'Black Krim' Solanum lycopersicum Brandywine Tomato $4 'Brandywine' Solanum lycopersicum Cherokee Purple $4 'Cherokee Purple' Tomato Solanum lycopersicum San Marzano Tomato $4 'San Marzano' Solanum lycopersicum Sun Gold Tomato $4 'Sun Gold' Solanum melongena Eggplant $5 'Gretel' 4/pack

Solanum melongena Eggplant $5 'Hansel' 4/pack Thymus vulgaris Thyme $6

THE ORNAMENTAL GARDEN SHOPPING LIST

BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME PRICE QUANTITY Agastache Kudos™ Agastache $10 'Mandarin' Ageratum Ageratum $5 houstonianum 'High 4/pack Tide Blue' Alternanthera ficoidea Joseph’s Coat $4 'Red Threads' Amsonia x ‘Blue Ice’ Amsonia $10 Anemone × hybrida Anemone $6 'Honorine Jobert' Anemone hupehensis Anemone $6 var. japonica 'Pamina' Angelonia angustifolia Angelonia $4 'Archangel Blue Bicolor' Angelonia angustifolia Angelonia $4 'Archangel Dark Rose’ Antirrhinum majus Snapdragon $5 'Antiquity Mix' 4/pack Antirrhinum majus Snapdragon - bronze $5 'Liberty Classic Bronze' 4/pack Antirrhinum majus Snapdragon - white $5 'Liberty Classic White' 4/pack Antirrhinum majus Snapdragon - white $5 'Montego Red' 4/pack Aquilegia Canadensis Columbine $6 Aquilegia x 'Songbird Columbine $6 Mix' Argyranthemum Marguerite Daisy $4 frutescens 'Butterfly' Calamintha nepeta Calamint $6 ‘Blue Cloud’ Calendula officinalis Calendula $5 'Bon Bon™ Mix' 4/pack Calendula officinalis Calendula $5 'Indian Prince Mix' 4/pack Carex morowii ‘Ice Grass $10 Dance’ Carex oshimensis Grass $10 ‘EverColor® Everlime' PP25622 Catharanthus roseus Vinca $5 'Victory Mix' 4/pack

Celosia argentea var. Celosia $4 cristata ‘Dragon’s Breath’ Chrysogonum Golden Star $4 virginianum var. australe Cleome x hassleriana Spider Flower $4 'Pequena Senorita Rosalita ®' Cleome x hassleriana Spider Flower $4 'Senorita Blanca Improved ®' Coreopsis palustris Coreopsis or Tickseed $10 Crop failure 'Summer Sunshine' Delphinium Delphinium $4 grandiflorum 'Blue Mirror' Dianthus x 'Jolt Pink' Pinks or Dianthus $4 Digitalis purpurea Foxglove $4 'Foxy' Erysimum cheiri Wallflower $5 'Charity™ Mix' 4/pack Eutrochium dubium Joe Pye Weed $10 'Baby Joe' Festuca glauca 'Elijah Grass $10 Blue' Gazania ringens Kiss™ Gazania $5 'Orange Flame’ 4/pack Geranium x Geranium $6 cantabrigiense ‘St. Ola’ Heliotropium Heliotrope $4 arboresdens 'Marine' Helleborus Lenten Rose $15 Honeymoon™ 'Rome in Red' Heuchera x villosa Coral Bells $10 'Carnival Watermelon' PP24,803

Iberis sempervirens Candytuft $6 ‘Purity’ Impatiens x Divine™ Impatiens $4 Mix Impatiens x Impatiens $4 'SunPatiens® Spreading Salmon' Impatiens x Impatiens $4 'SunPatiens® Spreading Shell Pink' Ipomoea batatas Black Sweet Potato $4 SolarPower™ 'Black Vine Improved'

Ipomoea batatas Green Sweet Potato $4 SolarPower™ 'Lime Vine Improved' Iresine herbstii 'Purple Beefsteak Plant $4 Lady' Juncus tenuis Rush $6 ColorGrass® 'Blue Dart' Lantana camara Lantana $4 Landmark™ 'Citrus' Lantana camara Lantana $4 Landmark™ 'Rose Sunrise' Lavandula x intermedia Lavender $4 'Provence' Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower $6 Lobelia x speciosa Lobelia $6 'Starship Scarlet' Lobularia maritima Alyssum - Purple $5 Clear Crystal® 'Purple 4/pack Shades' Lobularia maritima Alyssum - White $5 Clear Crystal® 'White' 4/pack Lysimachia nummularia Creeping Jenny $6 Goldilocks' Mimulus x 'Magic Mix' Monkey Flower $5 4/pack Osteospermum African Daisy - Purple $4 Tradewinds® 'Light Purple' Osteospermum African Daisy - White $4 Tradewinds® 'White' Panicum virgatum Switch Grass $10 'Shenandoah' Pelargonium hortorum Geranium $6 Pelargonium hortorum Geranium $6 'Classic Red' Pelargonium hortorum Geranium $6 'Dynamo™ White Improved' Pelargonium hortorum Geranium $6 'Wilhelm Langguth' Petunia x hybrida 'Cha- Petunia $4 Ching Cherry' Petunia x hybrida Petunia $4 ColorRush™ 'Pink Vein' Petunia x hybrida Petunia $4 'Phantom' Phlox divaricata ssp Phlox $6 lamphamii 'Blue Buttons™' Phlox x 'Opening Act Phlox $6 White PP27461'

Portulaca grandiflora Moss Rose $5 'Sundial Peach' 4/pack Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Lungwort $4 Splash' PP12,138 Pulsatilla vulgaris Pasque Flower $6 Salvia coccinea Salvia $6 Summer Jewel™ 'Red’ Salvia xfarinacea Salvia $6 'Mystic Spires Improved' Stachys officinalis Betony $6 'Hummelo' Stokesia laevis Stoke’s Aster $10 'Peachie's Pick' Tagetes patula Marigold $5 'Durango Outback Mix' 4/pack Tagetes tenuifolia ‘Gem Marigold $5 Mix’ 4/pack Tiarella cordifolia Foamflower $10 ‘Cutting Edge’ Tiarella cordifolia 'Pink Foamflower $10 Skyrocket' Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium $4 'Alaska Mixed' Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium $4 'Empress of India' Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium $4 Peach Melba' Verbena bonariensis Verbena $4 Veronica spicata Veronica $4 'Rotfuchs' Viola x wittrockiana Pansy $5 Panola® 'XP Purple 4/pack Face' Viola x wittrockiana Pansy $5 Panola® 'XP Purple 4/pack Face' Zinnia elegans 'State Zinnia $5 Fair Mix' 4/pack Zinnia marylandica Zinnia $5 'Zahara® Bonfire Mix' 4/pack

THE SHADE GARDEN SHOPPING LIST

BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME PRICE QUANTITY Actaea matsumurae Bugbane $10 'White Pearl'

Athyrium niponicum Painted Fern $10 var. pictum 'Red Beauty'

Begonia 'Dragon Wing Begonia $6 Red'

Begonia 'Megawatt Begonia $6 Rose Bronze Leaf'

Begonia 'Million Begonia $6 Kisses® Elegance'

Begonia rex 'Jurassic Begonia $6 Green Streak'

Begonia rex 'Jurassic Begonia $6 Red Splash'

Begonia rex 'Jurassic Begonia $6 Silver Point'

Begonia x hybrida Begonia $6 'Sparks Will Fly'

Brunnera macrophylla Brunnera $15 'Jack Frost'

Ceratostigma Plumbago $4 plumbaginoides

Dichondra argentea Silver Falls $4 'Silver Falls'

Dryopteris erythrosora Autumn Fern $10 'Brilliance'

Fuchsia x hybrida 'Dark Fuchsia $6 Eyes'

Geranium x 'Tiny Cranesbill Geranium $10 Monster'

Hakonechloa macra 'All Grass $15 Crop failure Gold'

Heucherella Fun & Foamy Bells $15 Games® 'Hopscotch'

Hosta ‘Gold Standard’ Hosta $15

Hosta 'First Frost' Hosta $15 Crop failure

Hosta Shadowland® Hosta $15 'Empress Wu'

Ligularia dentata Leopard Plant $10 'Othello'

Lobelia erinus 'Regatta Lobelia $5 Lilac Splash' 4/pack

Lobelia erinus 'Regatta Lobelia $5 Midnight Blue' 4/pack

Perilla frutescens Perilla $4 'Magilla®'

Plectranthus Coleus $4 scutellarioides 'Campfire PP27,269'

Plectranthus Coleus $4 scutellarioides 'Flame Thower™ Spiced Curry'

Plectranthus Coleus $4 scutellarioides 'FlameThower™ Chili Pepper'

Plectranthus Coleus $4 scutellarioides 'Inferno' PP28,591

Plectranthus Coleus $4 scutellarioides Wizard® 'Jade'

Polemonium caeruleum Jacob’s Ladder $6 'Blanjou'