'Tricolor' Hypericum Patulum

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Hypericum calycinum Hypericum moserianum St. John’s Wort ‘Tricolor’ Truly a low maintenance ground cover St. John’s Wort with the bonus of 3” bright golden Tricolor is a compact mounding plant fl owers that fi rst appear in June. A with green leaves, edged with shades quick-growing thick green carpet reaches of pink and cream growing to 12” tall. 15-18” high and will spread to 18–24” in Has buttercup like yellow fl owers on one season. Try this great performer on a red stems from mid-summer to fall. bare slope or bank. It tolerates poor soils, Grow in average, well-drained soil. full sun or partial shade. Usually dies to the ground in cold Plant 12” apart. winter climates. Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 7 Zones 4 - 8

Hypericum patulum Iberis sempervirens ‘Hidcote’ ‘Snowfl ake’ St. John’s Wort Candytuft Same large yellow fl owers as calycinum Cascading over a rock wall, at the front in May and June, but with taller and of the border, or in a rock garden, this stockier foliage at 2–3’. The semi- popular evergreen dwarf has clusters evergreen leaves can form a low hedge as of white fl owers at 9–12” that appear from April to June. After fl owering, well as eff ective ground cover. it should be cut back to maintain Plant 18” apart. the foliage and keep it compact. ‘Snowfl ake’ is an abundant bloomer with large green leaves and prefers well-drained alkaline soil. Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 10 Zones 3 - 7

Iris ensata ‘Blue Pompon’ Iris ensata ‘Lion King’ Japanese Iris Japanese Iris Gorgeous violet-blue fl owers are 5-6” Large ruffl ed violet petals are splashed across and have a unique tuft in the with white and a hint of yellow is middle of the fl ower that is formed visible in the throat. Sword-like by several upright styles. The slightly foliage grows to 24-36” tall. Prefers arching sword-shaped leaves create a vase moist, acidic soil. shape around the many fl owering stems. Plant 18” apart. Blooms in summer and grows to 36-38” tall. Prefers consistently moist soil. Plant 18-24” apart

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Iris ensata Iris ensata ‘Variegata’ ‘Moonlight Waves’ Variegated Japanese Iris Japanese Iris Striking leaf blades at 30” have a Pond edges and moist borders welcome creamy white edge and rich blue- these glowing white blooms with a lime- violet 3-petal ﬂ owers in June and July. green center to soften bold colors or to Worth growing just for the foliage, compliment pale pinks and blues. Slowly the ﬂ owers complement the bright, spreading clumps of sword-shaped foliage variegated foliage. prefer moist, even wet soil during the Plant 18” apart growing season but are unlikely to survive emersion in water during the winter. Grows to 24-36” tall foliage and blooms MBH in June-July. Plant 18-24” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

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Monarda didyma Monarda didyma ‘Balmy™ Purple’ ‘Balmy™ Rose’ Dwarf Bee Balm Dwarf Bee Balm Even though foliage is short at only 12’” Used at the front of the border, this tall, the frilly reddish-purple fl owers compact 10-12” tall bee balm will have the same mesmerizing eff ect on draw eyes to the long blooming vivid bees and butterfl ies as taller varieties. rose-pink fl owers. Rabbits and deer Improved mildew resistance makes this will leave it alone while bees and a great choice for the front of the sunny butterfl ies will be buzzing around border. PP#25561 the mildew resistant foliage. Prefers Plant 15” apart. moist, well-drained soil. PP#26567 Plant 15” apart. MBH

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Monarda didyma Monarda didyma ‘Jacob Cline’ ‘Petite Delight’ Bee Balm Dwarf Bee Balm A native garden classic with a strong At 15-18”, ‘Petite Delight’ has minty foliage fragrance, this June–August compact foliage that is clump forming, bloomer has big red, globe-shaped fl ower and produces pink-lavender fl owers heads of tubular petals that are irresistible in July and August. Very good mildew to bees, butterfl ies, and hummingbirds. resistance. PP#10784. ‘Jacob Cline’ is the most mildew-resistant Plant 18” apart. red Bee Balm known. It grows to a height of 5’ and looks best planted in bold groups in the border. Try it with Shasta Daisies to emphasize that bold look. MBH Plant 24” apart. MBH Zones 3 - 7 Cultivar F Zones 3 - 7 Cultivar F

Monarda fi stulosa Monarda x Wild bergamot ‘Raspberry Wine’ North American native wild bergamot is a Bee Balm must for the meadow or naturalized area. Intoxicating ‘Raspberry Wine’ boasts In mid-summer the showy lavender-pink ruby red blooms and raspberry- fl owers will draw hummingbirds, bees and like buds bringing airborne visitors butterfl ies. 2-4’ tall foliage has aromatic from afar. Blooming June - Aug, the leaves that can be used in teas and are also aromatic foliage at 3-4’ tall is tough deer resistant. Tolerates dryish soil but and mildew resistant. Give lots of prefers moist well-drained soil. space in well-drained soil and full sun. Plant 24” apart. The hummingbirds love this one! Plant 24” apart.

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Muehlenbeckia axillaris Musa basjoo Creeping Wirevine Hardy Japanese Banana Trailing dark wiry stems with small Bring the tropics to your patio with rounded green leaves will spill out this hardy banana know to survive -20 of hanging baskets or creep through degree temperatures. Large paddle- planting beds. Foliage reaches 2-4” and shape medium green leaves reach up to 15-20’ forming an umbrella-like produces tiny white fruit with black canopy. Plants will need consistent seeds. Combine in a container with moisture and some protection from colorful Heuchera and Carex, or allow to strong winds. In zone 5 & 6, plants cascade over stone walls. Can be planted grown in the ground should be cut back in full sun or partial shade and is drought after the ﬁ rst frost, wrapped in burlap, tolerant once established. and provided heavy mulch.

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Nepeta racemosa Nepeta racemosa ‘Blue Wonder’ ‘Little Titch’ Catmint Catmint Is it any wonder this compact Catmint A cute little Nepeta, so well behaved is a popular choice for the front of the and compact. The mounding gray- border or the rock garden? Long-lasting green foliage grows to 8-10” tall and lavender-blue ﬂ ower spikes begin wide with petite lavender-blue ﬂ owers their show in early summer on 12-15” close to the foliage in May through tall mounded gray-green foliage. Re- September. Use as an edging plant or blooming occurs into fall with ocassional in the rock garden. With an occasional trims. trim ‘Little Titch’ just keeps blooming Plant 15” apart. all summer to fall. MBH MBH Plant 12” apart. Zones 5 - 9 F Zones 3 - 8 F

Nepeta x faassenii Nepeta x faassenii ‘Six Hills Giant’ ‘Walker’s Low’ Catmint Catmint The tallest Nepeta we off er, growing Perennial Plant of the Year 2007 30-36” tall with soft gray green aromatic Fragrant gray-green leaves and deep foliage. Produces billowy mounds lavender tubular fl owers bloom on of lavender fl owers through the 24-30” spikes that start blooming in summer. Try it with Echinacea Sunset, June and continue through most of the summer. Plants should be cut back Sunrise, Achillea Coronation Gold or after fi rst fl owering to encourage new Leucanthemum Becky. blooms. Massed along a pathway, its Plant 24” apart. delightful fragrance is released when brushed. Plant 18” apart. MBH MBH Zones 5 - 9 F Zones 5 - 9 F

Oenothera fremontii Oenothera speciosa ‘Shimmer’ ‘Siskiyou’ Evening Primrose Evening Primrose Foliage and fl owers off er a shimmering It is hard to believe that the delicate, contrast in the rock garden with lemon cup shaped, light pink fl owers belong yellow slightly cupped-shaped fl owers to such a tough, low maintenance plant. that are nestled amongst very narrow The mounding foliage grows to 8-10” silvery-green leaves. Tissue paper-thin with lance shaped irregularly toothed blooms begin in late spring and continue leaves. A great ground cover for a dry through the summer. Grows 6-10” tall slope but can be invasive. and prefers very well-drained soil and a Plant 18” apart. hot, sunny spot. PP#19663

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Origanum rotundifolium Pachysandra ‘Kent Beauty’ procumbens Ornamental Oregano Allegheny spurge Here is a great container plant, but also Bright green foliage of this native one especially useful in a rock garden. Pachysandra emerges upright 6-12” Beautiful dusty-rose to deep mauve- in spring complimented by fragrant, pink ﬂ owers appear on hop-like bracts bottlebrush-like white ﬂ owers on with small, oval gray-green veined 2-4” long spikes. Foliage matures to a leaves. Flowers bloom at 10” from June- pewter-green that is coarsely toothed September on another drought-tolerant, and mottled, and becomes prostrate. long blooming perennial, quite happy to Plant in part to full shade in moist perform in poor, well-drained sandy soil. humus-rich soil. Plant 18” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 5 - 9 F

Pachysandra terminalis Japanese spurge Leathery green veined and slightly toothed oval leaves grow alternately on 8-12” stems. Small white ﬂ owers appear in early spring. This evergreen ground cover will spread in most soil types, more rapidly in organically rich soil. Suitable as a lawn substitute planted under a tree canopy. Plant 6” apart.

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MBH Pachysandra terminalis Paeonia ‘Bowl of Beauty’ ‘Green Sheen’ Garden Peony Japanese spurge This striking bi-colored Japanese form has fuchsia-rose outer petals that cup This Japanese spurge will enhance a dark around a puff y ivory center. Blooming corner of the garden with its rich and in late spring, the lightly fragrant glossy evergreen leaves and small white fl owers can be as much as 10” across fl owers in spring and early summer. and are well-supported on strong 26” ‘Green Sheen’ is somewhat shorter than tall stems. A lovely display in the P. terminalis at 6-12” and more tolerant garden or in a vase on the dinner table. of heat and humidity. Although slow to The mounded medium green foliage establish the fi rst season, it is adaptable to remains attractive after blooming and many soil types. is a nice companion to later blooming perennials or shrubs. Plant 24” apart. MBH Plant 6” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 9 Zones 3 -8 F Paeonia lactifl ora Paeonia lactifl ora ‘Dr. Alexander Fleming’ ‘Duchesse de Nemours’ Garden Peony Garden Peony We can thank Dr. Fleming for penicillin A prize winning standard that was and being the honored namesake of this fi rst introduced in 1856, ‘Duchesse de fragrant rose-pink double that blooms in Nemours’ bears very fragrant double early summer on 30” stems. Plantings creamy white fl owers on sturdy 24- will keep performing for many years to 30” stems. The glossy green mounded come with their best shows in full sun and foliage is graced with fl owers in May fertile soil. and June and remains an attractive Plant 24” apart. fi ller in the garden beyond the fl owering. Plant 24” apart. Zones 3 -8 F Zones 3 - 8 F

Paeonia lactifl ora Paeonia lactifl ora ‘Felix Crousse’ ‘Festiva Maxima’ Garden Peony Garden Peony This is a gorgeous carmine-red double ‘Festiva Maxima’ made its debut in fl owering Peony, 2–3’ tall, blooming in 1851 with its lovely double white May and June. All our Peony variet- blooms with red spots. It fl owers in ies have 3 to 5 eyes per plant. When it May and June and grows from 2–3’ in reaches maturity in 3 to 5 years, it will height. The fl owers on our varieties be about 2–4’ wide in late spring or early are light enough on their stems to sur- summer. The lovely dark green foliage vive wind and rain. Also, Peonies take stays attractive and shapely all summer three to fi ve years to attain mature size. long. Plant 24” apart. MBH Plant 24” apart. Zones 3 - 8 F Zones 3 - 8 F

Paeonia lactifl ora ‘Karl Rosenfi eld’ Garden Peony Fuchsia-red double fl owers on strong stems contrast beautifully with the dark green foliage of this Peony that blooms 2–3’ tall in May and June. Peonies fl ourish in well-drained soil and can be planted in spring or early fall. Plant 24” apart.

Zones 3 - 8 F MBH Paeonia lactifl ora Paeonia lactifl ora ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ ‘Shirley Temple’ Garden Peony Garden Peony The pink double fl owers cover the The red shoots of Peonies emerging foliage of ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ from May to from the ground have signaled spring June to a height of 2–3’. Remember to to generations of gardeners. Often plant the eyes (or buds) so that the tops considered the best and most beautiful of the eyes are no more than 2” below cut fl ower, the Peony may live 20 to 30 the surface of the soil. In heavy clay soil years or more, and once planted, can plant them 1” deep. Shallow planting will be left to grow undisturbed indefi nitely. not hurt the plants, and will encourage ‘Shirley Temple’ has pure white dou- fl ower production. ble fl owers, grows to 2–3’, and blooms

Plant 24” apart. MBH in May and June. Plant 24” apart. Zones 3 - 8 F Zones 3 - 8 F Paeonia lactifl ora Tree Peonies ‘Victoire de la Marne’ Paeonia suff ruticosa Garden Peony Japanese grafted Tree-Peonies have Large, fully double magenta fl owers are large semi-double fl owers, 5-7” across. held on 30-36” tall strong stems in early Developing shrub like branches, they summer. This very fl oriferous variety fl ower before the regular herbaceous with a notable fragrance was hybridized peonies. Flowers are produced on last shortly after the fi rst Battle of the Marne years stems. Do not cut branches back in France during the First World War. in the fall to assure spring fl owering. Plant 24” apart. Mature plants grow to 32”. Available in Lavender, Pink, Red, Yellow, & White. MBH Plant 24 - 30” apart. Zones 3 - 8 F Zones 3 - 8 F

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Penstemon barbatus Rock Candy® Series Beard Tongue Vibrant-colored long lasting fl owers cover the foliage in late spring to early summer and a re-fl ush of tubular blooms often occurs several weeks after a trim. Well-branched foliage is quite compact at 10-12” and fi ts right in at the front of the border or in containers. Best performance is achieved in well-drained soil and full sun. Plant 12” apart.

Zones 6 - 8 Penstemon Rock Candy® Penstemon Rock Candy® Blue PPAF Light Pink PPAF Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ Beard Tongue Perennial Plant of the Year 1996, This under-used perennial has reddish- purple leaves and stems, is evergreen, and produces nodding, tubular white fl ower bells with just a hint of pink on open thin spikes in June. The fl owers reach a height of 2–3’. An excellent cut fl ower easily grown if given adequate water in the summer to prolong bloom time, it can also handle quite a bit of dry sun. MBH Plant 18” apart. Penstemon Rock Candy® Penstemon Rock Candy® Zones 3 - 9 Purple PPAF Ruby PPAF Cultivar Perovskia atriplicifolia Perovskia atriplicifolia Russian Sage ‘Blue Steel’ Perennial Plant of the Year 1995 The clouds of blue-violet spikes grow to Russian Sage 4’ on gray-white aromatic stems. Loves Upright spires of aromatic silvery heat, good drainage, and blooms from green foliage grow 18” to 36” tall. July to September. Its texture serves Long blooming lavender-purple to as a complement to lower perennials blue fl owers appear on strong stems and ground covers such as Artemisia, from mid to late summer. This peren- Coreopsis, Hypericum, Liriope, and nial is a good choice for mass plantings Sedum. It looks great with taller plants in full sun and well-drained dryish such as Daylilies, Maiden Grass & Phlox soils. ‘David’ or ‘Eva Cullum’. Plant 18” apart. Plant 24” apart. Zones 5 - 9 F Zones 5 - 9 F

Perovskia x Little Lace™ Perovskia atriplicifolia Russian Sage ‘Little Spire’ Use ‘Little Lace’ in smaller spaces, Dwarf Russian Sage rock gardens or containers where other All of 2-1/2’ tall and about 12” in spread, ‘Little Spire’ has the same Perovskia are too sprawling. Fine, lacy fragrant foliage, insect and disease silvery–green foliage forms a 12-14” resistance, and drought tolerance, tall vase-shape of long blooming purple with the bonus of at least 15 weeks spikes in summer. Provide lots of sun and of ﬂ owering. July well into fall, the good drainage. tubular light blue ﬂ owers do their thing combined with a plethora of other sun Plant 12” apart. lovers. Like all Perovskia, it must have plain, very well-drained soil, and lots of sunshine. PP#11643 Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 9 F Zones 5 - 9 F

Phlox divaricata Phlox divaricata ‘Blue Moon’ ‘May Breeze’ Woodland Phlox Woodland Phlox This perfect companion to emerging ferns Add this to your woodland garden or and blooming foam fl ower helps bring partially shaded border to brighten it alive the woodland garden in early spring. up. Loose clusters of fragrant, pale The violet-blue fl owers of ‘Blue Moon’ blue (looks closer to white in the are showier than others of the species and garden) fl owers hover over rounded will be noticed hovering about 12-18” dark green foliage April to May. above the woodland fl oor. Dark green Grows 8-10” in moist sites and spreads foliage has a mounded and slow creeping slowly with little maintenance. habit. Plant 18” apart. Plant 12” apart. Photo courtesy of North Creek Nurseries, Inc. MBH Zones 3 - 8 Cultivar Zones 3 - 8 Cultivar

Phlox glaberrima Phlox paniculata ‘Triple Play’ ‘David’s Lavender’ Smooth Phlox Summer Phlox This native Phlox oﬀ ers a striking A wonderful addition to the paniculata combination of lavender-pink ﬂ owers in family, this sport from Phlox David April above variegated foliage of green has the same mildew resistance, with and creamy white narrow leaves. At 24”, a lavender blooms in mid-summer. the crisp foliage continues to impress well Grows 3-4’ in height. Try it with beyond bloom time and into the fall when Perovskia, Echinaceas, or Agastache it becomes tinged with pink. Plant in Blue Fortune. PP#17793. moist, well-drained soil. PP#21329. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart.

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Phlox paniculata Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’ ‘Ice Cap’ Summer Phlox Summer Phlox ‘Jeana’ is a jewel with pleasingly fragrant lavender-pink fl ower clusters, Large rounded panicles of frosty white fl owers bloom on 30-34” tall mildew- smaller than most P. paniculata resistant foliage from July to September. but very fl oriferous none-the-less. Even though our summer Phlox are Undeniable mildew resistance keeps selected for mildew resistance, it is best the medium green leaves clean all to plant in full sun with plenty of room summer with blooms from mid- for air circulation around the foliage and summer to early fall. Cut back half avoid overhead watering. way in June to produce more fl owering Plant 18” apart. stems. Grows to 3-4’. MBH MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar F Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar F

Phlox paniculata Phlox paniculata ‘Nicky’ ‘Starfi re’ Summer Phlox Summer Phlox In addition to its compact height of Fragrant crimson red fl ower panicles 24-30”, ‘Nicky’ has magnifi cent deep off er loads of color for the mid to late rose-purple fl ower clusters during July- summer sunny border. The sturdy dark August. Mildew-resistant and sweetly green foliage is tinged with red and fragrant, butterfl ies and hummingbirds grows to 36” tall. Great cut fl ower too! will fi nd it as appealing. ‘Nicky’s’ Plant 18” apart. startling color is captivating. Plant 18” apart.

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Phlox paniculata Phlox stolonifera Sweet Summer™ Queen™ ‘Blue Ridge’ Summer Phlox Creeping Phlox Quite short for the species at only 12-15” Our shade gardening customers love tall, the large salmon-pink domed fl ower the native Creeping Phlox for its glossy, clusters almost completely consume the semi-evergreen foliage with masses of bronze-green foliage. Each fl ower has a bloom in May about 8” above the mat darker pink eye and is very fragrant. Use of leaves. No wonder Creeping Phlox near the walkway or in containers. was chosen the 1990 Perennial Plant Plant 12” apart. of the Year. The lavish, light blue fl owers of ‘Blue Ridge’ appear in April and May when spring bulbs are at their

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Phlox stolonifera Phlox stolonifera ‘Home Fires’ ‘Sherwood Purple’ Creeping Phlox Creeping Phlox Keep the fi res burning for this eastern When spring is around the corner, these North American native! The vivid pink lovely lavender-purple fl owers will be blooms glow on 6-10” stems above deep anticipated. Blooms appear on 8” stems green ground-hugging foliage in April above a mat of dark green rounded and May. A woodland garden must, foliage. A spectacular show celebrating evergreen ‘Home Fires’ will fi ll in quickly winter’s end as it creeps through the around companions without pushing them shady bed with other spring blooming out. Under trees and shrubs the evergreen natives such as Aquilegia canadensis foliage is exceptional. Prefers moist, ‘Corbett’, Dicentra eximia and Tiarella well-drained soil. cordifolia ‘Brandywine’ MBH Plant 18” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 3 - 8 F Cultivar Zones 3 - 8 F Cultivar

Phlox subulata Phlox subulata ‘Amazing Grace’ ‘Candy Stripes’ Moss Pinks Moss Pinks A mass of pure white fl owers with Old-fashioned Moss Pinks with a sweet reddish-pink eyes cover the dark green twist of white and bright pink striped needle-like foliage in mid to late spring. fl owers cover the foliage in April and 4-6” tall evergreen foliage will spread May. Long after the blooms have faded, the evergreen needle-like foliage throughout the summer, more rapidly if continues to off er texture and fi ll for plants are trimmed after blooming. Great the rock garden or along pathways. The choice for the well-drained rock garden. 4-6” tall foliage prefers some afternoon Plant 18” apart. shade in hot summers. Look out for possible re-blooming in the fall. MBH MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 3 - 8 Cultivar Zones 3 - 8 Cultivar

Phlox subulata Phlox subulata ‘Drummond’s Pink’ ‘Emerald Blue’ Moss Pinks Moss Pinks ‘Drummond’s Pink’ boasts larger fl owers Dreamy light blue fl owers hug the ev- than other P. subulata and forms a tight ergreen needle-like foliage in April and mass of darker green needle-like foliage. May. Lovely planted in mass or com- Deep pink fl owers have a red center and bined with spring blooming daff odils, will cover the 4-6” tall foliage in April the 4-6” tall foliage continues to off er and May. Flowers and foliage will make texture throughout the year. Prefers an attractive planting along a well-drained some afternoon shade in hot summers sunny walkway or creeping over a stone and is fairly drought tolerant. Dead- wall. heading will encourage re-blooming. MBH Plant 18” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 3 - 8 Cultivar Zones 3 - 8 Cultivar

Phlox subulata Phlox subulata ‘Purple Beauty’ ‘Scarlet Flame’ Moss Pinks Moss Pinks In harmony with its moss phlox partners, The scarlet red to crimson fl owers in ‘Purple Beauty’ blooms for many weeks April and May will not go unnoticed in spring. Adding to the palette are bright by passersby. Plant along the garden purple fl owers with a darker violet eye. path or rock wall and watch your kitten Spreading needle-like foliage benefi ts curl up in the bright green moss-like from a trim after fl owering to encourage a foliage. The 4-6” tall foliage prefers some afternoon shade in hot summers mounding growth habit. Grows 4-6” tall. and is fairly drought tolerant. Dead- Plant 18” apart. heading will encourage re-blooming. Plant 18” apart. MBH MBH Zones 3 - 8 Zones 3 - 8 Cultivar Cultivar

Phlox x ‘Forever Pink’ Three-ﬂ ower phlox This cross of eastern native Phlox glaberrima ssp. triﬂ ora and Phlox ‘Bill Baker’ is long blooming in June with repeat deep pink blooms through October. 16” tall mounded foliage is perfect for the front of the border or in containers. Shear to basal foliage in early spring to promote full, uniform plants that will never need staking. Excellent mildew resistance. PPAF Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 3 - 8 Cultivar

Physostegia virginiana Physostegia virginiana ‘Miss Manners’ ‘Vivid’ Obedient Plant Obedient Plant We all wonder at its common name Excellent in the wild garden or sunny since Physostegia likes to roam a bit and border, this native variety is an old seems anything but obedient. But ‘Miss favorite with bright pink ﬂ owers Manners’ appeal is when you experience rising on terminal spikes to a height of its clumping form and non-spreading 2’ in August and September. Needing habit. Expect a multitude of white tubular no staking, it spreads rapidly in any ﬂ owers at 18–24” opening from the well-drained moist garden soil, but will bottom of the spikes upward in Aug and tolerate drier soil with some shade. Sept. PP#12637. Plant 18” apart.

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Platycodon grandifl orus Platycodon grandifl orus ‘Astra Pink’ ‘Sentimental Blue’ Balloon Flower Balloon Flower Balloon like buds burst open to pale pink Large, soft blue fl owers open toward bell shaped fl owers in the summer. With the sun from their infl ated balloon-like a compact habit growing 8-10” tall, try buds from June to August. Compact planting it with Scabiosa ‘Butterfl y Blue’, habit at 6–8” height. While late to break dormancy in the spring, the Bal- Armeria ‘Splendens’, Leucanthemum loon Flower is heat-tolerant, a reliable ‘Snow Lady’ or Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam’. bloomer, and easy to grow in any well- Plant 12” apart. drained soil with full sun to light shade. Attractive in window boxes, containers or borders. MBH MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 8 Zones 3 - 8

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Polemonium reptans Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’ ‘Touch of Class’ Variegated Jacob’s Ladder Variegated Jacob’s Ladder ‘Jacob’s Ladder’ greets spring with ‘Touch of Class’ is a new, more tri-colored foliage of green with white vigorous sport from Polemonium leaf margins that are tinged with pink. ‘Stairway to Heaven’. The are green Lavender blue fl owers emerge above a with a narrow white edge, growing 14” mound shaped plant, growing to 12”. It tall. It fl owers April to June, starting is an ideal companion for Hosta ‘Blue with light pink buds that open to pale Angel’ and Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’. blue. It may benefi t by cutting it PP#15187. back after blooming for a new fl ush of Plant 12” apart. foliage. PP#19768. MBH Plant 16” apart. Zones 5 - 8 Cultivar F Zones 3 - 7 Cultivar F

Polygonatum odoratum Pulmonaria longifolia ‘Variegatum’ ‘E.B. Anderson’ Variegated Solomon’s Seal Lungwort Perennial Plant of the Year 2013 The mounds of long (10–12”) narrow It’s the long, graceful arching 3’ stems dark green leaves are mottled with of alternate leaves with their white silver spots on this useful ground cover edges that attract shade gardeners to for the shaded garden or woodland this woodland plant. But a bonus is the edge. Intense violet-blue fl ower clusters of white tubular fl owers that clusters open from April to June, while dangle under the leaves in May and June. the foliage stays fresh and healthy Give the plant reliable moisture in rich throughout the summer. Try it under soil and it will reward you for years. Dicentra, Daff odils and spring- MBH Plant 15” apart. MBH fl owering bulbs. Plant 18” apart. Zones 3 - 8 F Zones 3 - 8

Pulmonaria offi cinalis Pulmonaria saccharata ‘Sissinghurst White’ ‘Mrs. Moon’ Lungwort Lungwort Striking white fl ower clusters in April– The rather low (8–10”) mounds of dark May will catch the eye above the 10–12” green foliage have silver spots, and mounds of prominently silver-speckled bright pink fl owers that open in April foliage. A good weed-proof ground and May, then turn blue as they mature. cover, it requires the same rich moist soil Another great ground cover for the as other Pulmonarias. shaded garden or woodland edge. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart.

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Pulmonaria x Pulmonaria x ‘Trevi ‘High Contrast’ Fountain’ Lungwort Lungwort If the excellent mildew resistance and Stunning deep cobalt-blue fl ower survivability in hot summers is not clusters are carried above the heavily enough to entice gardeners, add the silver-spotted dark green foliage in striking foliage and pink/blue fl owers in April and May. The parentage of P. spring to seal the deal. Silvery and wavy longifolia makes this lungwort a good spear-shaped leaves have mottled dark choice for hot humid southern climates. green margins which show off the pink Foliage fi lls out quickly in the partly fl owers that fade to blue. Grows to 9” tall. shaded garden and grows to 12” tall. PP#12337. Plants must be provided well-drained

MBH Plant 18” apart. soil or will rot, especially in wet winters. PP#13047 Plant 24” apart. Zones 3 - 8 Zones 5 - 9

Pycnanthemum muticum Rodgersia aesculifolia Clustered mountainmint or Rodger’s Flower/Fingerleaf Blunt mountainmint Flower No butterfl y garden should be without The big leaves on this unique specimen this fragrant native mountainmint. The plant are shaped like those of the medium green foliage with silvery bracts horse chestnut tree and are dark green is topped with pinkish-white fl owers in with some bronzy overtones. The July through September and reaches a airy panicles of creamy white fl ower height of 2-3’. A native nectar source for clusters can be 1–2’ in length during many butterfl ies, plant in part shade or full July and August. Figure the mature sun with consistent moisture. plant height at 3–6’ with about a 5’ Plant 12-18” apart. width, so give it room to look its best. Plant 5’ apart. MBH MBH Zones 4 - 8 F Zones 5 - 8

Rodgersia pinnata Rosmarinus offi cinalis ‘Superba’ ‘Arp’ Rodger’s Flower/Featherleaf Hardy Rosemary Flower Exceptionally hardy, this Rosemary Ideal as an architectural detail by a pond has shown it can survive to 0 degrees or stream, you will only need one or two fahrenheit. Dark green needle-like plants to achieve the impact you want. foliage is shrub-like and very aromatic. The large upright clumps of compound Pale purple fl owers may appear in emerald green leaves are bronze-tinged summer to fall. ‘Arp’ can reach up early on. The large plumes of rosy starry to 3-6’ over several seasons and is fl owers in June–July have showy red seed heads later on. A bit shorter than valuable used as a hedge or single aesculifolia at 3–4’ in height. specimen. Good drainage is a must. MBH MBH Plant 3’ apart. Plant 36” apart. Zones 5 - 8 Zones 6 - 8 F

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Rudbeckia fulgida Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’ ‘Little Goldstar’ Black Eyed Susan Dwarf Black-eyed Susan Perennial Plant of the Year 1999 Winning over many with its compact, Certainly one of America’s favorite native well-branched foliage, uniformity, and perennials, and MARYLAND’S STATE incredible fl owering habit. Grows FLOWER, this 2’ beauty has golden to just 14-16” tall and produces an yellow fl owers 3–4” across with a black abundance of the same 2-2.5” golden cone, and blooms from July through yellow fl owers on a single scape than September. It is easy to grow, long-lived, its taller competitor. Produced by makes a great cut fl ower, and handles any tissue culture for more uniformity than soil. Try it with Fountain Grasses, Feather Reed Grass, Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’, and ‘Goldsturm’. PP# 22397 MBH Salvia ‘Blue Hill’ . Plant 18” apart. MBH Plant 15” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar Zones 5 - 10 Cultivar

Rudbeckia fulgida var. Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii fulgida Black-eyed Susan Black Eyed Susan A Southeast U.S native that some in Fast growing with shiny, more that region are quite proud of, and with elongated lobed leaves than good reason! In July, masses of 3’ ‘Goldsturm’, this native has orange- stems are topped with vibrant yellow yellow ray petals with a brown black-eyed Susan ﬂ owers that are quite center. It blooms from late July into large at 3” across. Blooms atop sturdy October, (a good six weeks longer than well-branched stems continue into late summer and are a welcome addition to a ‘Goldsturm’), and grows 24-30” tall. meadow planting or more formal setting. Colonies form quickly in rich loose Plant 24” apart. soil. Butterﬂ ies enjoy this Rudbeckia MBH MBH as well. Plant 18” apart. Zones 3 - 9 Zones 3 - 9

Rudbeckia laciniata Rudbeckia maxima ‘Goldquelle’ Conefl ower Conefl ower Here’s a bold and exciting native plant This 3-4’ tall native conefl ower is a that’s perfect at the edge of your pond perennial favorite among our customers. or stream. It has huge powder blue It sports shaggy double lemon yellow leaves 2–3’ tall from which fl ower fl owers from August well into September spikes appear to 5–6’ in June and July above its large green jagged-edged with large deep yellow conefl owers. leaves, and forms substantial clumps in Blooming into September, it prefers short order. deep, moist soil, but will thrive in Plant 24” apart. average garden conditions as long as it’s kept moist.

MBH MBH Plant 18” apart.

Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar

Rudbeckia nitida Rudbeckia subtomentosa ‘Autumn Glory’ ‘Little Henry’ Conefl ower Dwarf Sweet Conefl ower Large yellow conefl owers stand boldly A treasured addition in our black-eyed 5–6’ above the foliage in July and Au- Susan collection, this shorter cousin to gust, and are easy to grow in any fertile ‘Henry Eilers’ has the same distinc- garden soil. This native perennial has tive quilled yellow petals surrounding great architectural qualities, and combines a brown cone but at a more ‘visible’ well with our tall grasses, Heliopsis, and height of 3-4 feet. ‘Little Henry’ ‘Black Eyed Susan’. Butterfl ies love it, will remain sturdy and upright in the and you will too. middle to back of the border display- ing the long lasting fl owers in August Plant 24” apart. and September. PP#23590 MBH Plant 24” apart. Zones 3 - 10 Cultivar Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar

Sagina subulata Sagina subulata ‘Aurea’ Irish Moss Scotch Moss Fast-growing evergreen Irish Moss Chartreuse moss-like foliage forms forms a dense mat of cushiony green a carpet growing 1-2” short. Very to surround stepping stones or fi ll in small white fl owers will appear in late cracks and crevices in rock gardens. At spring on the evergreen foliage. Give it 1”, it even sports a mass of tiny fragrant ample moisture to grow in the sun, but white fl owers in May-June. Give it it prefers bright shade. Excellent for ample moisture to grow in the sun, but fi lling in between stepping stones or in it prefers bright shade. Soft enough for a a rock garden. Sheer after blooming to Leprechaun to rest on. prevent seed dispersal. Prefers moist Plant 10” apart. well-drained soil.

MBH MBH Plant 10” apart. Zones 5 - 8 F Zones 5 - 8 F

Salvia lyrata Salvia nemorosa ‘Purple Knockout’ ‘Blue Hill’ Sage Sage The wide bronze-red leaves are tinged Noted for it’s long bloom time (June– with green toward the center, are purple July, and again in fall) and its lovely on the underside, and remain neat and sky blue fl owers. It has rough green tight to the soil surface. The stiff fl ower foliage with numerous spikes of sky stems shoot up from the base to 3’ with blue blooms rising a moderate 15” small blue-bronze fl ower bracts swirling from the compact plant. Spent fl owers should be cut back for a repeat perfor- up the stem. The blooms appear in June– mance in fall. Spectacular in a mass July, turn bronzy-red, and keep their form and with Coreopsis, Daylilies, Black well through the summer. Eyed Susan or Sedums. MBH Plant 18” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar Zones 4 - 9 F

Salvia nemorosa Salvia nemorosa ‘Blue Marvel’ ‘Caradonna’ Sage Sage A combination of very stout violet-blue The glowing purple-black stems are ﬂ owers spikes and a compact form will unique on ‘Caradonna’. Flower spikes serve well in the front of the border where to 24” are the same rich violet-purple lots of color from early to late summer of ‘East Friesland’, blooming often can be appreciated. Simply cut back from May-July. Give this Salvia the after ﬂ owering to send up another round well-drained sun-loving conditions it of blooms. Grows 10-14” tall. Drought loves, and it will bloom its heart out tolerant once established. for you. Plant 12” apart. Plant 18” apart. MBH MBH Zones 4 - 9 F Zones 4 - 9 F

Salvia nemorosa Salvia nemorosa ‘East Friesland’ Lyrical™ Blues Sage Meadow Sage Violet-purple fl owers on numerous Improved branching over other S. spikes start blooming in June and July to a nemorosa ensures a fabulous display of height of 18”. If deadheaded regularly, it two-toned blue-violet fl owers spikes will provide fl owers again in September. in early summer. Meadow sage will Try it with a pink or white Dianthus and re-bloom throughout the summer after our Artemisia Silvermound for a cool, occasional trims that promote new serene look in those dog days. fl owers. Strong, upright spikes grow Plant 18” apart. to 24” tall. Quite heat and drought tolerant once established. PP#22919

MBH Plant 24” apart. Zones 4 - 8 F Zones 4 - 8 F

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Salvia nemorosa Salvia nemorosa ‘May Night’ ‘Sensation Medium Deep Rose’ Sage Sage Perennial Plant of the Year 1997 This improved version of ‘Sensation The most intense deep indigo-purple Rose’ oﬀ ers a more uniform growth spikes imaginable rise to 18” above the habit and profuse blooms of deep rough green leaves during June and July. lavender-rose beginning in May and Cut back after blooming and you will be extending into July. 10-12” tall compact rewarded with more of that rich purple foliage is great for containers, as an color in early fall. It thrives in fertile, edging plant, or in the sunny well- well-drained soil, and the color will knock drained mixed border. PPAF your socks oﬀ . Plant 12” apart. Plant 18” apart. Photo Courtesy of North Creek Nurseries, Inc. Zones 4 - 8 F Zones 4 - 8 F

Salvia nemorosa Salvia ‘Tricolor’ ‘Snow Hill’ Tricolor Sage Sage This upright perennial herb with No doubt ‘Snow Hill’ will rival ‘Blue tri-colored foliage and lavender blue ﬂ owers in summer will grow to 15-18” Hill’ for usefulness and popularity among in sunny well-drained soil. Providing long-blooming hardy Salvias. This white suﬃ cient sunlight will insure the densely spiked version has the same great pink margins develop on the green attributes as ‘Blue Hill’, with a moderate and white variegated leaves. Leaves size of 15”, and blooms from June–July. are fragrant and used for culinary A great companion to a wide range of purposes. perennials. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart.

MBH Zones 4 - 8 F Zones 5 - 9 F

Santolina incana nana Santolina virens (Chamaecyparissus var. (rosmarinifolia) nana) Lavender Cotton Lavender Cotton Little yellow lemon-drop-sized fl owers Low mounds of silvery-gray foliage at nod on wiry stems over the soft green about 8” are semi-evergreen and produce mound of foliage in June-July to 15” height. Thrives in heat and can handle yellow button-size fl owers June through average soil. Shear the plant back after July. Give this perennial very well- fl owering to preserve its shape. Try drained soil, full sun, and a good hard with other heat-tolerant perennials such clipping to about 4” in the spring to keep as Dianthus ‘Bath’s Pink’ or ‘Mountain it bushy and neat. Very drought-tolerant. Mist’, Lavender, and Sedum ‘Autumn Same pleasant camphor-like fragrance as Joy’. MBH S. virens. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart. Zones 6 - 10 F Zones 6 - 10 F

Scabiosa columbaria Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfl y Blue’ ‘Pink Mist’ Pincushion Flower Pincushion Flower Perennial Plant of the Year 2000 This bright pink version of the Pin- A classic among our customers, this is a cushion Flower is quickly achieving heavy blooming easily grown perennial the popularity of ‘Butterfl y Blue’, with a lavender blue color that is almost with the same 12–15” height and indescribable. It blooms from May May–September bloom time. Same through September on strong stems, strong stems above compact gray- especially if spent blooms are removed green foliage. Outstanding as a cut regularly. It grows 12–15” in height, prefers moist, well-drained, neutral to fl ower, they should be cut when they alkaline soil, and is useful in the border or are half open. Works well in small as a cut fl ower. Plant 18” apart. spaces. PP#08957. Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 10 Zones 5 - 10

Sedum album Sedum cauticola Stonecrop ‘Lidakense’ An adaptable little Sedum at 4” tall, the Stonecrop white star like ﬂ owers hug the succulent Mounds of round, blue to reddish bright green foliage in early summer. bronze foliage are attractive at 12”. Well suited to hot, dry environments such Pink to rose clusters of ﬂ owers bloom as the full sun rock garden or on a green in Aug & Sept. Combine it with roof. The creeping foliage is also attrac- Dianthus ‘Bath’s Pink’ or ‘Firewitch’, tive spilling out of a container or used as Stachys, and Salvia ‘Purple Rain’ for a ground cover mixed and matched with cooling colors in our summer heat. other creeping Sedums. Foliage turns Plant 18” apart. reddish-bronze in the fall. Plant 10” apart. Zones 4 - 8 Zones 4 - 10

Sedum dasyphyllum Sedum divergens ‘Major’ Cascade Stonecrop Stonecrop Also know as Old man’s bones, this IAdding to the palette of colors that tough native Sedum of the pacifi c coast boasts wind resistance, moisture creeping Sedums have to off er, this tolerance and some shade tolerance. blue-leaved ground cover has tight steel Tight bead-like green leaves grow on blue succulent foliage that grows to 4” stems reaching 3”, taking on a pinkish- in height. A large leaved S. dasyphyllum, red hue with more sun. Yellow star-like believe it or not, hence the name ‘Major’. fl owers appear tight to the foliage in Well suited to hot, dry environments such summer. Plant on slopes, rock walls, as the full sun rock garden or on a green and in containers and rock gardens. roof. White star-shaped fl owers appear in Plant 10” apart. early summer. Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Zones 5 - 9

Sedum fl oriferum Sedum forsterianum ‘Weihenstephaner Gold’ ‘Antique Grill’ Stonecrop Stonecrop This fi ne ground cover has fl eshy, but Perhaps the name was lost in fi ne-textured, green mounded foliage in translation during its trip across the the summer that becomes covered with Atlantic? The bluish-gray 6” tall lovely golden-yellow fl owers in June and foliage has a feathery texture and July to a height of 3–4”. The foliage turns reddish leaf tips, sporting yellow red in the fall. So useful as a ground cover fl owers in mid-summer. Drought for diffi cult dry slopes, and enchanting in resistance and hardiness make this a the rock garden. good choice for the rock garden or Plant 18” apart. rooftop. Plant 12” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

Sedum hakonense Sedum hispanicum minus ‘Makino’ ‘Purple Form’ Stonecrop Stonecrop Needle-like textured creeping foliage The purple hue of the winter foliage is an amazing coppery-red in fall and will take away the winter blues. winter color that will grab attention on a Summer foliage is blue-gray and dreary winter day. Brownish-olive foliage contrasts nicely with the tiny pink and star-like yellow ﬂ owers in summer ﬂ owers in late summer. Light textured reach an overall height of 6”. Place in and tight to the ground, this Sedum the rock garden, container or dish garden grows to a mere 2” in height. Use as a and provide well drained soil. Somewhat cascader or creeper in the rock garden, tender. in cracks and crevices, rock walls or in Plant 10” apart. containers. Provide excellent drainage. Plant 10” apart. Zones 6 - 9 Zones 5 - 9

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Sedum kamtschaticum Sedum makinoi ‘Ogon’ Stonecrop Stonecrop It’s a long way from the here to An unusual Japanese selection, Kamchatka, never-the-less this Sedum preferring some afternoon shade is right at home in the mid-Atlantic rock and moderate moisture, the creeping garden. Creeping foliage of medium golden-yellow foliage is tight to the green succulent leaves with serrated edges ground at 2” and off ers bright contrast reaches 4” in height and is covered with in the rock garden or pathway. Teeny golden yellow fl owers in early summer. yellow-green fl owers in mid-summer Foliage turns bronze in the fall. blend into the foliage almost unseen. Plant 12” apart. Semi-evergreen for southern gardens, use in containers or as an annual north of zone 7. Plant 8” apart. MBH MBH Zones 3 - 9 Zones 7 - 9

Sedum makinoi Sedum nevii Silver ‘Salsa Verde’ Frost™ Stonecrop Southern Stonecrop All we need now are tortilla chips, Corona Selected from a species native to the and a lime. ‘Salsa Verde’ stonecrop is Southeastern U.S., Silver Frost™ has an excellent choice for the green roof dense rosettes of silvery gray-green planting or rock garden with mounded leaves that turn bronze in summer. 3-6” foliage of rounded, green leaves. Bright white star-shaped ﬂ owers top Yellow ﬂ owers are produced in late the foliage in early summer. Grows summer. Requires well-drained soil and is 4-6” tall and spreads 12-18”. tolerant of some shade and poor soils. Plant 12” apart. Plant 10” apart.

Zones 6 - 9 Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar

Sedum pachyclados Sedum refl exum Stonecrop ‘Blue Spruce’ Attractive rosettes of powder blue toothed Spruce Stonecrop leaves form a decorative cluster perfect This sedum has bluish-green (spruce for the rock garden or along a stone path. colored) linear, fl eshy needle like The 2” foliage is topped with pink star- foliage that forms a whorl around the shaped fl owers in late summer. Plant in a stem. It has a yellow fl ower in the dryish sunny location. summer and grows about 6” tall. It is Plant 10” apart. great for a rock garden or green roof. Plant 16” apart.

Zones 5 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’ Sedum rupestre Stonecrop ‘Lemon Ball’ The evergreen needle like leaves shine Stonecrop a brilliant golden yellow that grows to ‘Lemon Ball’ forms a vivid mound of about 4” in full sun and well drained soil. chartreuse foliage that grows 4-5” tall When the weather turns cooler, the tips and spreads 10-12”. Like ‘Angelina’ of the leaves turn a reddish orange tinge, it has fi ne textured needle-like leaves which lasts all winter. Yellow fl owers but is brighter yellow and has a denser, appear in early summer. bushy habit. The versatile foliage Plant 15” apart . color compliments soft blues, pinks and greens and highlights dark-leaved plants. Yellow fl owers appear in late MBH spring. Plant 15” apart. Zones 3 - 8 Zones 3 - 9

Sedum sexangulare Sedum sieboldii Watch Chain Stonecrop October Plant/Stonecrop Is a quick spreading groundcover and Silver blue scalloped foliage with is often used on green roofs and rock clusters of light pink ﬂ owers at gardens. Sedum sexangulare has six 6” makes this low-grower a lovely spiral rows of small cylindrical bright Sedum choice for September and green leaves and grows 4-6” tall. The October interest. Commonly called yellow ﬂ owers appear in summer. the ‘October Plant’, it makes a great Plant 10” apart. ground cover for Daylilies. Plant 18” apart.

MBH MBH Zones 3 - 8 Zones 4 - 9

Sedum spathulifolium Sedum spectabile ‘Cape Blanco’ ‘Brilliant’ Stonecrop Stonecrop Attractive layered rosettes of silvery- Similar to ‘Autumn Joy’ in height and blue (almost white-washed) leaves usage with fl owers that are bright are complimented by buttery-yellow lavender pink. Blooms in August star-shaped fl owers in late spring to early through October. Flowers turn bronze summer. Use this Pacifi c Northwest and add interest in the winter garden. native species in containers, living walls, Grows 18” tall. or rock gardens. Foliage grows to 2-4” Plant 18” apart. tall in well-drained soil. Plant 12” apart.

MBH Zones 6 - 9 Cultivar Zones 4 - 9

Sedum x ‘Neon’ Sedum spurium Stonecrop ‘Fuldaglut’ Characterized by a brilliant rosy-pink Stonecrop bloom color even deeper and brighter ‘Fuldaglut’ has green-bronze foliage than ‘Brilliant’, coupled with a compact 3–4” high, that ﬂ owers deep red in height of 15”, this popular Sedum blooms July and August at that height. This from August into October, and is quick to small Sedum is enchanting in the reach full size. rock garden, as a ground cover, or Plant 18” apart. viewed close up in containers with other small varieties. Handles most any well-drained garden soil, even of low fertility. Considered an improved variety of ‘Dragon’s Blood’ Sedum. MBH MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 8

Sedum spurium Sedum spurium ‘John Creech’ ‘Tricolor’ Stonecrop Stonecrop Vigorous and mat-forming, the “Wizard Tiny white and green leaves with a of Oz” green fl eshy, scalloped leaves pink edge on this fast-growing ground grow in a whorl around the 2-5” tall cover spread quickly, love heat and stems. Tidy foliage is complimented with bright sunshine, and stay attractive all pink fl owers in mid summer. Spreading summer. September brings the soft quickly in hot dry soils, use in rock pink, almost white, fl owers that hug gardens, garden terraces, rock walls, and the foliage at no more than 4-6”. New stone paths. Full sun is a must and poor leaf clusters look like tiny rosettes. A soil is acceptable. charming, but tough-as-nails Sedum. Plant 12” apart. Plant 18” apart. Zones 3 - 9 Zones 3 - 9

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Sedum spurium ‘Voodoo’ Sedum tetractinum Stonecrop ‘Coral Reef’ Put away the straight pins! Plant ‘Voodoo’ Stonecrop for its bold foliage color of mahogany- Leathery rounded bright green leaves red and contrasting rosy-red fl owers in take on a striking reddish-bronze summer. The spreading succulent foliage color in fall. This vigorous stonecrop rises to 4-6” and will fi ll in quickly as will form a thick mat in the driest of a ground cover or along a stone path. conditions and is an excellent choice Drought tolerant and very showy all for green roofs or the rock garden. season long. Vivid yellow fl ower clusters cover the Plant 12” apart. 4-6” tall foliage in summer. Tolerates light shade.

MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 3 - 9 Zones 4 - 8

Sedum ternatum Sedum x Woodland Stonecrop ‘Vera Jameson’ Native plant lovers don’t miss this one. Stonecrop Sedum for shade…yes, for shade…with Fleshy leaves start out as blue green dark green succulent leaves and star- and change to a purple burgundy color shaped white ﬂ owers in May. The 6” tall as the season progresses. It has rosy thick evergreen foliage is mat-forming pink ﬂ owers in mid summer and and will do well up against tree roots, grows 6-8” tall. Good to use in the or when allowed to creep in the rock front of the border. garden. Preferring moist soil, this low Plant 12” apart. maintenance gem is for gardeners of all walks.

Plant 12” apart. MBH MBH Zones 4 - 9 Zones 3 - 9

Sedum x ‘Autumn Joy’ Sedum x ‘Matrona’ Stone Crop Stone Crop A “Top 10” perennial for many years, An interesting Sedum with gray-green broccoli-like buds appear in spring, foliage and strong, shiny red stems that turning to pink fl ower heads in August sport large, pale pink fl ower heads in about 18” above fl eshy blue-green foli- August–September at 30–36”. Strong age. The fl owers then gradually change and upright, the foliage and blooms last to a rosy russet by late autumn, and are well into the fall, and create a striking even appealing left uncut against a snowy contrast to that fi rst winter snow. Same winter landscape. Drought-tolerant, attractive to butterfl ies, used in masses preference as other Sedums for a hot, as a ground cover, or in the border, it is dry spot in your garden. truly a four-season perennial. Just a few Plant 18” apart.

amiable companions include Caryopteris, MBH MBH Coreopsis, the Fountain Grasses, Russian Zones 4 - 9 Sage, and Yucca. Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 9

Sedum Sunsparkler® Sedum Sunsparkler® ‘Dazzleberry’ ‘Lime Twister’ Stonecrop Stonecrop Excitement can’t be contained when the This new sport of ‘Lime Zinger’ has smoky blue-gray foliage is covered with bright green leaves with creamy white huge raspberry-red ﬂ ower clusters for margins and the same contrasting rose- several weeks in late summer. Quick pink ﬂ owers in late summer. 9” tall spreading 6-8” tall foliage is a tough mounding foliage thrives in heat and survivor in heat and drought, once poor soils alongside its sun-sparkling established, and through tough winters. partners. PP#22457 Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart.

MBH Zone 4 - 9 Zone 4 - 9

Sedum Sunsparkler® Sedum Sunsparkler® ‘Lime Zinger’ ‘Wildfi re’ Stonecrop Stonecrop A great solution for hot and dry slopes or Even though cool to the touch, the garden areas, tightly matted 4” tall foliage foliage is hot cherry-red from spring is colorful as well as quick spreading through summer. The deep red leaves in one season. Rounded apple green have dark pink margins and turn deep leaves have a cherry red edging in cool orange in fall. Rose-pink fl owers temperatures and are topped with long appear above the 6” tall foliage in late blooming soft pink fl owers in summer. summer. Flaming color for containers PP#24632 or the rock garden! Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart. NM

Zone 4 - 9 Zone 4 - 9

Sempervivum (Hens and Chicks) Who isn’t cheered by this classic old fashioned favorite? Easy to grow in a multitude of conditions, it is easy to account for the popularity of this sedum look-alike. New “chicks” form around the base of the plant, or “hen”. Eventually the “hens” die out leaving the “chicks” to grow for the next year, and so forth. Perfect for the rock garden, trough or container, between sunny stepping-stones or clustered at the front of the border in lots of sun, don’t forget these favorites of your grandmother. Plant 6 - 10 inches apart. Zones 4 - 8

MBH MBH MBH ‘Cobweb Buttons’ ‘Desert Bloom’ ‘Green Wheel’ ‘Hot Mix’ Height 2 - 3 in Height 4 - 6 in Height 4 - 6 in Height 3 - 6 in

MBH MBH ‘Oddity’ ‘Red Rubin’ ‘Royal Ruby’ ‘Saturn’ Height 6 - 10 in Height 3 - 4 in Height 2 - 6 in Height 3 - 4 in

Senecio aureus Sisyrinchium (Packera aurea) angustifolium ‘Lucerne’ Golden Ragwort or Groundsel Blue-eyed Grass This native perennial wildfl ower is 12- How can you resist blue eyes smiling at 16” tall and common to moist meadows you? Delightful blue star-shaped fl owers and grassy edges of swamps. It prefers with a gold center bloom from May until consistently moist, well drained soil in July on Iris-like foliage that reaches only part shade; in more sun it will require 8”. A nice addition to the rock garden or more moisture. Golden yellow daisy-like edging for the garden path. Blue-eyed fl owers appear in early summer. grass prefers well-drained soil in full sun Plant 10” apart. but can tolerate some shade. Plant 12” apart. MBH MBH Zones 4 - 9 Zones 5 - 8 Cultivar

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Solidago rugosa Solidago shortii ‘Fireworks’ ‘Solar Cascade’ Goldenrod Goldenrod For late summer color, this is an excellent ‘Solar Cascade’ will put on a stellar native garden perennial. Arching wands performance from late summer into fall of golden yellow September-October with showers of golden-yellow fl owers. fl owers are aptly named as they look This goldenrod was selected from a exactly like the streaming fi re trails that federally endangered species found follow the star bursts lighting up our July only in remote areas of Kentucky and 4th skies. This Goldenrod reaches a tidy Indiana. Height is mid-way between 3-4’ and prefers average to moist soil, but ‘Fireworks’ and ‘Golden Fleece’ at 24- handles a range of growing conditions. 30”. Drought tolerant once established. Try it with other fall bloomers. MBH Plant 18” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar Zones 3 - 8 Cultivar

Solidago sphacelata Stachys byzantina ‘Golden Fleece’ ‘Helene von Stein’ Dwarf Goldenrod Lamb’s Ear or Big Ears Showy sprays of golden yellow The larger, vigorous, wooly gray leaves fl owers in late summer to fall and provide of this variety are eff ective massed in a great backdrop for other late blooming the foreground of a bed or as edging. perennials like Asters. This native has It resists languishing in our humid nice textured dark green leaves that are weather, seldom fl owers, and at 10” in more rounded or heart shaped and grows height, is a strong clump grower that 18-24” tall. can form a 3’ wide plant in 2 years. Plant 18” apart. Does best in poor, very well-drained soil. MBH MBH Plant 20” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar Zones 4 - 9

Stachys byzantina Stachys byzantina ‘Silky Fleece’ ‘Silver Carpet’ Dwarf Lamb’s Ear Lamb’s Ear Irresistible little lamb’s ears of fuzzy Same delightful velvety silver leaves silvery gray form a dense mat to 2” tall as other byzantinas that invite touching in well-drained soils. 10” purplish-plum (children love it), but a non-fl owering, upright fl owers bloom in mid summer. low-maintenance form at 5 - 7”. Try The soft textured foliage off ers nice it with other drought-lovers such as contrast to other creepers and ground Lavender, Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’, and covers in the rock garden or as an edging. Dianthus ‘Firewitch’. Provide well drained soil and patience for Plant 20” apart. the babes during hot humid spells. Plant 10” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 9 Zones 5 - 9

Stokesia laevis Stokesia laevis ‘Blue Danube’ ‘Blue Frills’ Stokes Aster Stokes’ Aster The blue of this choice native variety is ‘Blue Frills’ translates to blooming the strongest light blue imaginable with just a hint of lavender. Fringed Aster-like thrills in the sunny border with its fl owers starting in June, it blooms way full arrangement of large violet-blue into September, and can provide you with fl owers, each with a white center, top- up to 14 weeks of showy color in the ping upright, branching foliage. A bit border or as a cut fl ower. Blooms often more compact than ‘Peachie’s Pick’ close in the evening and reopen in the at 16-18” with a similar growth habit. morning. It is tolerant of heat, drought, Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full and diff erent kinds of soil, as long as it is well-drained, especially in winter. 12” sun. A Blooms of Bressingham intro- MBH tall. Plant 18” apart. duction. Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar

Stokesia laevis Stokesia laevis ‘Color Wheel’ ‘Mary Gregory’ Stokes Aster Stoke’s Aster An old-fashioned garden perennial. 3” ‘Mary Gregory’ sports light yellow fl owers open white on branched bloom fl owers in mid-summer on relaxed 12- stems, then fade to lavender, followed 18” stems. A native of the Southeast, by dark blue-purple, maintaining three Stoke’s Aster is evergreen in milder to fi ve diff erent color fl owers all at one climates, and has deep green narrow time. Bloom stems reach 18-24”. Try it leaves that form a basal rosette. with purple Salvia, hardy Geraniums, and Remove spent blooms to encourage Siberian Iris. PP#12718. more fl owering. Plant in full sun in Plant 18” apart. medium, well-drained soil. MBH Plant 18” apart.

Zones 5 - 8 Cultivar Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar

Stokesia laevis Teucrium chamaedrys ‘Peachie’s Pick’ Wall Germander Stokes Aster Wall germander was a common element of the 18th and 19th century Not only are clumps dense and tight, but herbal garden, used for its medicinal the densely compact upright fl ower spikes properties as well as ornamental value. are topped with dozens of large blue Considered a subshrub with a woody fl owers from late June to early July. The base, it has small dark green leaves that deep green foliage remains attractive all are evergreen, except in harsh winters, season growing to 18” tall. ‘Peachie’s where it may die back to the ground. Pick’ occurred as a seedling in Peachie’s Rose-purple tubular fl owers bloom garden and, due to her generosity, the rest along spikes just above the dense is history. foliage in mid to late summer. Grows

MBH Plant 18” apart. MBH 12-18” tall. Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar Zones 5 - 9 F

Thymus citriodorus Thymus citriodorus ‘Doone Valley’ ‘Variegata’ Creeping Thyme Variegated Lemon Thyme A low spreading, evergreen thyme which When placed along a path or in a patio has golden variegated foliage, colorful container a refreshing lemon scent is fl owers & a great lemon scent. Blooms released when the variegated green and are clusters 3”- 4” with tiny pinkish gold foliage is brushed against. Plant purple fl owers. Leaves are very bright in the herb garden and enjoy the lemon in the cool of spring. Plants are 4 - 5”. scent or lemon fl avoring for cooking. Excellent for edging, rock gardens & Subtle lavender-pink fl owers bloom around and between stepping stones. in late spring to summer just above the Plant 6” apart. 6-10” foliage.

MBH Plant 12” apart. Zones 4 - 9 F Zones 5 - 9 F

Thymus praecox Thymus ‘Pink Chintz’ pseudolanuginosus Creeping Thyme Woolly Thyme ‘Pink Chintz’ is one of the fi rst Thymes to Tiny felted gray leaves form a low cushy fl ower, blooming from May – July. It is mat to a height of 2-3” with occasional a vigorous ground hugging grower with tiny pink fl owers in summer. A drought small gray-green leaves that are small, tolerant evergreen ground cover, Thyme strongly scented and fuzzy. Profuse pink is perfect as a low maintenance lawn blooms cover the 1”- 2” high foliage. substitute, in the rock garden, or planted Plant 6-8” apart. between stepping stones. Provide full sun and well drained soil, avoiding wet feet at all times. MBH Plant 6” apart. Zones 5 - 9 F Zones 5 - 9 F

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Thymus serpyllum Thymus serpyllum ‘Elfi n’ ‘Coccineus’ Elfi n Thyme Red Flowering Mother of Thyme Imagine dwarfi ng other creeping Tiny glossy green leaves are mat forming Thyme? The teeny tiny aromatic at 3”. This groundcover is perfect for leaves form a tight carpet to 1” and rock, trough, and alpine gardens, works produce lavender fl owers in summer, between pavers, and has rosy-purple gradually fi lling in between rock fl owers in mid-summer. Excellent drain- crevices or stepping stones. Attractive age and lots of sun are a must. Too much cascading out of containers fi lled with rain can be detrimental; water has a hard other perennial or herbs, ‘Elfi n’ is time evaporating from the leaves causing evergreen and tolerant of poor sandy fast rot. soil. Excellent drainage is a must and full sun is preferred. Plant 6” apart. MBH Plant 6” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 9 F Zones 5 - 9 F Thymus vulgaris Tiarella cordifolia ‘Silver Posie’ ‘Brandywine’ Variegated English Thyme Foam Flower ‘Silver Posie’ adds a sweet touch to The puff y, tiny white fl owers are any container or cottage garden with its carried on short spikes on 8” stems. white edged gray-green leaves and tiny Native Tiarella is an ideal as a spread- lavender-pink fl owers in late spring and ing ground cover for shade. Tiarellas early summer. Aromatic foliage is a bushy have dark green, quite evergreen leaves 10-12” tall and is evergreen in warmer that vary in leaf shape and coloration climates. Cool weather brings a hint of according to variety. ‘Brandywine’ has burgundy to the leaves. just a bit of burgundy veination on its Plant 12” apart. leaves and blooms white in April and MBH May. Plant 18” apart. Zones 6 - 9 F Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar F

Tiarella cordifolia Tiarella cordifolia ‘Elizabeth Oliver’ ‘Oakleaf’ Foam Flower Foam Flower The deeply lobed leaves are bright green As its name implies, native ‘Oakleaf’ with faint burgundy veination. As the has dark green leaves that are lobed cooler days of early October arrive, the with a serrated edge like those of the leaves take on a rich purple hue, but when tree, and grow in dense, fast-growing spring is upon us, expect creamy white clumps. The fl owers on their little fl owers with a pink blush in April and May about 8-10” above the evergreen spikes are a pink and are very profuse foliage. This vigorous grower for the in May to a height of 8–10”. Try woodland or shade garden is another Tiarellas with Ajuga, Epimedium, or native of the eastern U.S. that will make a ferns for variety in form and texture. MBH great groundcover. Plant 18” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar F Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar F Tiarella cordifolia ‘Running Tapestry’ Foam Flower Woodland gardeners with large areas to cover would do well to consider this fast-spreading native ground cover. The evergreen leaves are somewhat heart-shaped and have a serrated edge. Best of all is the lovely burgundy marbling, which radiates from the midrib outward throughout each leaf. The masses of white foam fl owers appear about 12” above the foliage and make a splash through the woods in April through May. Plant 18” apart.

Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar F

Tiarella x ‘Fancy Trails’ Tiarella x ‘Timbuktu’ Foam fl ower Foam Flower Striking deeply lobed leaves are glossy Massed in the woodland garden, the purplish-black with deep green margins. mysterious beauty of ‘Timbuktu’ Pink buds and white airy fl owers appear can be appreciated up close in spring, blooming for several weeks and from afar. Loose layers of atop the 8” tall foliage. Planted along a elongated, fi nely dissected leaves woodland path makes a fancy trail. have brownish-bronze veining and Plant 18” apart. are topped with fl oating airy white bottlebrush fl owers in spring. Grows 10-12” tall and prefers rich, moist soils.

MBH MBH Plant 12” apart. Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar F Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar F Tradescantia x Tradescantia ‘Concord Grape’ andersoniana Spiderwort ‘Sweet Kate’ Violet-blue fl owers bloom in summer Spiderwort against bluish-green strap-like foliage Truly iridescent yellow foliage that grows 12-18” tall. Buds appear in at 24” w/ brilliant gentian blue clusters and only one fl ower in each fl owers is such a visual blast, we are cluster blooms at a time, each lasting a compelled to off er this Spiderwort day. Native to woodlands of the eastern that can’t help but brighten the U.S., spiderwort prefers moist, rich soil shade garden. Expect fl owers in in partial shade. Trim mid-season to June and July. encourage a new set of blooms. Plant 18” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 8 Cultivar Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar

Tricyrtis x ‘Sinonome’ Verbena bonariensis Toad Lily Tall Verbena Among the most striking of woodland A ‘wild’ look is had by this tall, stiff , plants for the shade gardener, this Toad widely branched Verbena with 3-4’ Lily’s orchid-like fl owers magically stems that are topped with small appear from late August into October. purple fl ower clusters. Excellent An old-time cultivar, its upright-facing used in the back of the border with white fl owers have ruby speckling and its open airy appearance. Pinch form a nice 3’ clump. Recommended for its drought tolerance and clean, shiny, the fi rst few shoots in spring to dark green leaves. Be sure to choose a encourage branching. Blooms site where these lovely fl owers can be throughout the summer and is appreciated, as they are not showy from butterfl y magnet.

a distance. MBH Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Zones 7 - 10

Verbena EnduraScape Series Vervain We are oﬀ ering three of the hottest colors of the new EnduraScape series: Hot Pink, Purple and Red. This verbena combines unmatched summer performance and heat tolerance with excellent branching, powdery mildew resistance, and improved winter hardiness into the low teens. Blooms from early spring and into fall and grows 8-12” tall. Plant 24” apart.

‘Hot Pink’ ‘Purple’ ‘Red’ Zones 7 -10

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Verbena x ‘Homestead Purple’ Vervain Few plants bloom so extravagantly for so long as this one. Deep purple ﬂ ower clusters bloom from May to frost over the vigorous, ground covering foliage of 6–10”. Maryland heat and drought tolerant, it is hardy in the winter to 9 degrees. They are gorgeous trailing from window boxes, hanging baskets, and any sunny spots. Trim back occasionally. Plant 18” apart.

Zones 7 -10

Vernonia lettermannii Vernonia noveboracensis ‘Iron Butterfl y’ New York Ironweed This eastern U.S. native is commonly Threadleaf Ironweed seen in wet meadows with its intense Off ering late season color and attrac- purplish-red fl ower clusters ablaze tive Amsonia hubrichtii-like foliage, this in late summer on 4-7’ tall stems. A Arkansas native is a vigorous grower strong, dependable, drought tolerant and tolerant of poor, rocky soils. 3’ tall plant that performs in poorly drained or fi ne-textured foliage is topped with small well drained soil. Try it with Solidago bright purple fl owers in late summer. Fireworks, Rudbeckia Goldquelle or Selected from trials led by Dr. Allan Armitage at the University of Georgia and tall native grasses. introduced by North Creek Nurseries. Plant 30” apart. MBH Plant 30” apart. MBH Zones 4 - 8 Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar

Veronica longifolia Veronica oltensis ‘Eveline’ Creeping Speedwell Speedwell A Veronica exists for almost every Grows to 20” tall with its upright plant garden situation with this delightful habit. Top tapered spikes of purple- little drought-tolerant one well suited to the xeric garden, rock garden, or sunny red fl owers bloom May-June. It is a path. Thick emerald green leaves reach butterfl y magnet. Try it with Platycodon a mere 1” in height and will spread to Sentimental Blue, Coreopsis Early fi ll in between rocks or pavers. Violet- Sunrise and Echinacea Ruby Star. blue fl owers bloom in late spring PP#14888. to early summer. Provide moderate Plant 12” apart. moisture and good drainage. Plant 8” apart.

Zones 4 - 8 Zones 4 - 9

Veronica repens ‘Sunshine’ Veronica spicata Golden Creeping Speedwell ‘Red Fox’ With many choices of creeping ground Speedwell covers, this cheerful and bright Veronica A marvelous cut fl ower that is long- off ers unusual chartreuse tiny oval leaves lasting in the vase, and a great choice that will form a mat to 1” in height for the front of the border. Compact complimented by tiny blue fl owers spikes 15” tall glossy green foliage is topped in early summer. Lighting up a shady with bright rose-pink spikes in mid- corner or path with its vivid foliage, summer. Performs best in average, ‘Sunshine’ is tolerant of light foot traffi c well-drained soil in full sun. Blooms and will thrive in full sun with adequate for several weeks and looks great moisture. with Leucanthemum ‘Snow Lady’ and Plant 8” apart. Scabiosa ‘Butterfl y Blue’. MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Zones 5 - 9

Veronica spicata Veronica x ‘Royal Candles’ ‘Sunny Border Blue’ Speedwell Speedwell Deep violet-blue spikes on this very Perennial Plant of the Year 1993 compact Veronica don’t grow over 17”. Intense, dark violet-blue ﬂ ower spikes The ﬂ ower spikes are held well above the emerge from lovely, rich green, strong foliage, making them especially showy. foliage from June through August to ‘Royal Candles’ also drew our attention a height of 18” on this versatile plant. being free of problems with leaf spot, Plant 18” apart. disease and insects that plague other Veronicas. It also keeps its lower leaves that are a rich glossy green.

MBH Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 9 Zones 4 - 8

Veronica umbrosa Veronica x ‘Tidal Pool’ ‘Georgia Blue’ Creeping Speedwell Speedwell This carefree, low growing, creeping Dainty, little round sky-blue ﬂ owers groundcover from Dr. Jim Ault of the in low mounds in April and May are a Chicago Botanic Gardens is a beauty in sweet alternative to traditional Veronica spring when intense blue ﬂ owers with spikes. At 12” it makes a great ground bright white centers hug the foliage for cover in full sun with good drainage. weeks. The 2-3” tall foliage has small Don’t be deceived by its name; this hardy oak-like leaves that are medium green perennial derives from the former Soviet with a bluish cast. Heat, humidity and state, not our own southern one of the drought tolerant. PP#23341 same name. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 8 Zones 4 - 8

Veronica x ‘Whitewater’ Vinca minor Speedwell Common periwinkle Tolerant of light foot traffi c but too Creeping myrtle adorable to step on when the small pure Phlox-like blue-violet fl owers light white fl owers cover the glossy green up against the 1 ½” long glossy foliage from early spring to mid-summer. green leaves in early spring. The 18” Perfect for rock gardens or planted around evergreen trailing stems reach a height fl agstones, the 4-6” tall creeping foliage of 4-6” and will continue to bloom has scalloped leaves that turn burgundy intermittently throughout the summer. to bronze in the fall. Prefers well-drained Provide moist well-drained soil and soil with average moisture. PP#22783 more shade in warmer climates. Plant 12” apart. Plant 6-12” apart.

MBH MBH Zones 4 - 7 Zones 4 - 9

Vinca minor Whirlaway™ Viola walteri Periwinkle ‘Silver Gem’ Chartreuse and green mottled foliage Prostrate Blue Violet adds a twist to the ever popular peri- This little native jewel is a selection winkle. Lots of pretty clear blue ﬂ owers from the plant introduction program bloom in spring against the 6” tall dense at the Mt. Cuba Center. Trailing evergreen foliage. Spreads up to 24” and stems form a mat, reaching 3-5”. prefers fertile, loamy soil. PP#20409 The heart-shaped silvery leaves have Plant 18” apart. prominent green veins and purplish to burgundy undersides, and are graced with lavender-blue ﬂ owers beginning in early spring. Prefers moist, well MBH MBH drained soil. Plant 10” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Zones 5 - 8 Cultivar

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MBH Iris ensata ‘Moonlight Waves’ Iris germanica ‘Breakers’ Iris germanica Tall Bearded Iris ‘Champagne Elegance’ A true blue Iris for the spring mixed bor- Tall Bearded Iris der, this variety has gorgeous blue blooms This bearded Iris puts on a stunning with pale blue-tipped beards that have a presentation of sophistication with yellow throat. Blooms appear on 37” tall copious blooms in June and a repeat strong stems in mid-spring. The sword- bloom in late summer. Fragrant shaped foliage will provide upright struc- ﬂ owers have near-white standards and ture even after the blooms have passed. light apricot ruﬄ ed falls with 7-10 Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. buds per stem. Grows 34” tall. Plant 24" apart. Plant 24” apart.

Zones 3 - 9 Zones 3 - 9

Iris germanica ‘Clarence’ Iris germanica Tall Bearded Iris ‘Feedback’ Beautiful re-bloomer with fi rst blooms in Tall Bearded Iris late spring and then again in late summer Intense violet-blue fl owers with ruffl ed to early fall. Light blue standards and petals and yellow beards. Blossoms w/ ruffl ed violet-blue falls have large white noticeably sweet fragrance, appearing beards. Flowers have a light fragrance. in late spring and in summer. Strong Height: 35”. stems to 36”. A little fertilizer after Plant 24” apart. fi rst bloom. Plant 24” apart

Zones 3 - 9 Zones 3 - 9

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Iris germanica Iris germanica ‘Harvest of Memories’ ‘Immortality’ Tall Bearded Iris Tall Bearded Iris Bright yellow blooms with ruffl ed petals A wonderful companion to long- have a subtle sweet fragrance and appear blooming roses, ‘Immortality’ begins to in late spring. Grows to 36-38” tall. Tall bloom in late spring and will continue bearded iris will not tolerate wet soils in off and on into fall. Flowers with pure winter and prefers moderate, well-drained white ruffl ed petals and pale lemon- moisture during the growing season. yellow beards bloom on 29” tall stems Plant 24” apart. and have a very noticeable sweet fragrance. Remove spent fl owers to encourage re-blooming. Plant 24” apart. Zones 3 - 9 Zones 3 - 9

Iris germanica Iris germanica ‘Mariposa Autumn’ ‘Orange Harvest’ Tall Bearded Iris Tall Bearded Iris Bi-colored blooms have rose-purple stan- Bright orange blooms appear in late dards with white centers and rosy-edged spring and are a welcome sight again white falls. Beards are white with violet in fall. This re-bloomer grows 30-32” tips and are golden in the throat. Blooms tall. Substantial clumps of sword-like appear in mid to late spring and have been foliage act as attractive ﬁ ller and add known to re-bloom in fall. Overall height structure after blooms have past. is 32”. Plant 24” apart. Plant 24” apart.

Zones 3 - 9 Zones 3 - 9

Iris germanica Iris germanica ‘Rio Rojo’ ‘Pink Attraction’ Tall Bearded Iris Tall Bearded Iris The bold fl owers of this German Iris This beauty will be more like love at fi rst will certainly make a statement in the sight with its soft pink fragrant fl owers, sunny border. Dark purplish-red ruffl ed edges and blooms that appear not blooms with fuzzy beards appear in only in spring but again in late summer to mid-spring and make excellent cut fl owers. Overall height is 36”. fall! 24-30” tall attractive sword-shaped Plant 24” apart. foliage with multiple budded stems that make lovely cut fl owers. Plant 24” apart.

Zones 3 - 9 Zones 3 - 9

Iris germanica Iris laevigata ‘Variegata’ ‘Titan’s Glory’ Variegated Japanese Water Iris Tall Bearded Iris Wide sword-shaped leaves are medium The huge violet-purple blooms are an green with cream and white stripes. amazing 6” tall and 5” across and will Purplish-blue ﬂ owers have broad falls command attention when planted in large with a white crest and narrow upright groupings. Long blooming in early May standards. Blooms top 30-32” tall on 36” tall stems with 6-8 buds per stem. stems in mid to late spring. Plant in Plant 24” apart. moist to wet, rich soil or shallow water (6-8”). A great addition to a water feature, moist border or pond. Plant 24” apart.

Zones 3 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

Iris pseudacorus Iris sibirica Yellow Flag Iris ‘Caesar’s Brother’ A big, vigorous, 36” plant with beardless Siberian Iris bright yellow ﬂ owers in May and June Deep blue-violet is gorgeous on this above thick, slightly bluish foliage. The rugged and easy-to-grow 36” beardless Yellow Flag Iris is happy in standing Siberian Iris. It ﬂ owers in June, water or in the middle of the border and has deep roots making it somewhat never needs dividing due to its vigorous drought-resistant, and is great for rhizomes. It will also thrive in part shade. holding a steep bank in place. As each Plant 18” apart. clump becomes bigger over time, weeds are literally crowded out. Plant 18” apart. MBH MBH

Zones 5 - 9 Naturalized Zones 4 - 9

Iris sibirica ‘Royal Blue’ Iris sibirica ‘Snow Siberian Iris Queen’ True blue is the color of this velvety Siberian Iris beardless Siberian Iris ﬂ ower held above Pure white characterizes this 30” the 24” leaves in June. After blooming, beardless Siberian Iris. Relatively pest- the erect grassy leaves are a graceful free and easy to grow, the June ﬂ owers garden accent shimmering in the breeze. are medium-sized about 18” above the Plant 18” apart slender green leaves. Performs best in rich, moist soil, but will tolerate dry soil and part shade. Plant 18” apart.

Zones 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

Iris versicolor Isotoma fl uviatilis Blue Flag Iris or Wild Iris Blue Star Creeper Surprisingly underused, native versi- Adorable sky blue star shaped fl owers color Iris is similar to Iris pseudacorus in bloom from late spring through height, growing habits, and preferences summer. The medium green rounded for moist soils, but instead of yellow, leaves form a dense 2-3” mat and will the color is a reddish or bluish purple. creep between stepping stones or along Adaptable to many climates, it blooms a garden path. Tolerant of heavy foot in May–June at 24–30”, and handles part traffi c and a variety of moisture levels shade. and soil types, it is ideal for use as a Plant 18” apart. small area lawn replacement or planted around spring bulbs.

MBH MBH Plant 10” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Zones 5 - 9

Kalimeris incisa Kniphofi a uvaria ‘Blue Star’ ‘Flamenco’ False Aster Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily Aster-like blooms appear earlier in sum- This old garden favorite will that will mer than Asters and continue for many brighten up a cloudy day! ‘Flamenco’ weeks.The fl owers are pale blue and mixes up red, orange, and yellow appear in profusion on compact 18” fl ower spikes that reach 30-36” in sum- tall foliage in June. A mid-summer trim mer. Green sword shaped foliage grows will encourage continuous blooms into to 24” and is semi-evergreen. Plant in late summer. Kalimeris loves heat and humidity and is drought tolerant once well drained soil, with absolutely no established. Prefers well-drained soil in wet feet and cut back foliage to 3” in full sun. spring. MBH Plant 18” apart Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 5 - 9

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Lamiastrum galeobdolon Lamium maculatum ‘Herman’s Pride’ ‘Beacon Silver’ Yellow Archangel Dead Nettle The small green leaves with striking silver An especially good ground cover for variegation form tidy mounds at 15–18”, shady areas under trees, ‘Beacon Silver’ which spread evenly in the high shade, seems to prefer a bit more shade than and dryish soil it likes best. A dependable our other varieties. The metallic silver ground cover where little else will grow; leaves are edged in green at 8”, the pink the small yellow fl owers are a bonus in fl owers are a bright contrast in April– May. A nice alternative to the Lamiums. July, and to top it off , the foliage turns a Plant 18” apart. bit bronze as our weather cools in fall. Plant 18” apart.

Zones 4 - 9 Zones 3 - 9

Lamium maculatum Lamium maculatum ‘Red Nancy’ ‘Shell Pink’ Dead Nettle Dead Nettle Shiny foliage at 8-10” with leaves of The popularity of this hardy ground silver edged with green brighten up the cover is understandable when you shady garden. ‘Red Nancy’ sports very consider that it tolerates poor soils, rosy pink fl owers from April to July that spreads rapidly, thrives in dry shade contrast nicely with the shiny foliage. sites, handles a range of light conditions, Lamium thrives in dry shade sites and is and has lovely green and white adaptable to a wide range of light condi- variegated foliage that shines in shady tions. An excellent ground cover choice areas under trees. ‘Shell Pink’ has soft for planting under shade trees or and to pink fl owers close above the 8” foliage fi ll in large areas quickly. from April to July. Plant 18” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

Lamium maculatum Lavandula angustifolia ‘White Nancy’ ‘Big Time Blue’ Dead Nettle English Lavender Vigorous in its spreading habit, ‘White Compact, rounded gray-green foliage Nancy’ has green-edged silver leaves has extra-long spikes with deep violet- with white fl ower clusters close to the 8” blue fl owers in early to mid-summer. In leaves from April to July. In the shade or semi-shade, its luminous leaves look cool the tradition of English lavender, this and peaceful on a hot summer day. An one has wonderful fragrance. Plant in excellent ground cover choice for planting the sunny rock garden or well-drained under shade trees or and to fi ll in large sight for best success. Overall height is areas quickly. 24”. PP#24827 Plant 18” apart. Plant 24” apart. MBH Zones 4 - 9 Zones 6 - 9 F

Lavandula angustifoia Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ ‘Munstead’ English Lavender English Lavender Native to the western Mediterranean A wonderful summer bloomer with region, ‘Hidcote’ is a compact mounded light lavender-blue fl owers and form that grows 12-20” and produces fragrant gray green foliage that is deep violet blue fl ower spikes July compact at 12-18”. English lavender is also grown for its oils that are used in through August. The silvery-gray leaves perfumes and the foliage that is used in are very fragrant and are useful, along potpourris and sachets. ‘Munstead’ was with the fl owers, in potpourris and named for Munstead Woods in England sachets. Avoid wet feet! where it was grown by British garden Plant 18 - 24” apart. designer Gertrude Jekyll. Plant 12” MBH apart. Zones 6 - 9 F Zones 6 - 9 F

MBH Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ Lavandula x intermedia Lavandula x intermedia ‘Grosso’ ‘Phenomenal’ Fat-Spiked Lavender Lavender ‘Grosso’ seems to bloom forever; the fat, From Lloyd Traven of Peace Tree Farm dark violet long spikes appear in June and this exceptional lavender has dense July. Notorious for its extreme fragrance, foliage and a uniform growth habit, root prolifi c blooming, and butterfl y attraction, and foliage disease resistance, and a it has long been cultivated in Europe for bit more moisture tolerance than other its essential oil. Grows 24 to 36” tall selections. Fragrant silver foliage grows and is excellent in the herb or fl ower to 24-32” tall with lavender-blue garden. The silvery gray foliage is also fl ower spikes from late spring through delightfully fragrant. summer. Good winter hardiness. Plant 18” apart. Plant 24” apart. MBH Zones 6 - 9 F Zones 6 - 9 F

Lavandula x intermedia Leptinella x ‘Platt’s ‘Provence’ Black’ Lavender Brass Buttons ‘Provence’ is a “mid-season blooming” The miniature leaves of dark bronze Lavender with fragrant, dark violet and green have a fern-like appearance fl ower spikes and silver-gray, globular, and form a mat soft enough for a fairy bushy foliage. It fl owers June - August to nap on. At only 2” in height the tiny to a height of 24–30”. On summer days, foliage is ideal for fi lling in cracks and crevices, or planting between stones it has heady fragrances that fi ll the air. or in the rock garden. Petite yellow Combine with Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’, fl owers are produced in spring. Provide Dianthus ‘Firewitch’, and Santolina. afternoon shade and average moisture. Plant 18” apart. Plant 12” apart. MBH Zones 6 - 9 F Zones 6 - 9

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Leucanthemum x ‘Becky’ Leucanthemum x Shasta Daisy superbum ‘LaCrosse’ Perennial Plant of the Year 2003 Shasta Daisy Big, strong, familiar white daisies with Blooming a little bit earlier than other the yellow center bloom for many weeks varieties, this Shasta daisy has quilled during July and August up to 36”. Shiny white petals that fl atten with time and green leaves complement the fl owers that surround a golden center. Flowers never need staking. While average well- appear from late spring to summer above drained soil is fi ne, remember that good compact shiny green foliage with an winter drainage is also important. It’s overall height of 10-12”. Remove spent hard to think of a happier bloom in your blooms to prolong bloom time. PPAF mid-summer fresh-cut arrangements, or Plant 12” apart. MBH nodding in a sunny border. MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 5 - 9

Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Snow Lady’ Dwarf Shasta Daisy A truly exceptional variety that was an All-America selection for l988, this dwarf grows to only 10–12” and is covered with large single blooms of purest white in June and July. Perfect for the front of any border where a long bloom time is required. Plant 18” apart.

MBH Zones 5 - 9 MBH Leucanthemum x Liatris spicata Western Star Leo™ ‘Floristan White’ Dwarf Shasta Daisy White Gay Feather The pretty Shasta daisy with its pure Some of the many virtues of this native white petals surrounding a thick yellow will surely fi t your requirements. This center can be enjoyed all summer on this is the white version with numerous tall spikes 24–30” that open their fl owers compact 12-18” tall variety (as long as from the top down in July and August. Lad doesn’t eat them). The dense foliage It thrives in most any type of soil, has lance-shaped dark green leaves and handles drought, is a butterfl y magnet, is very well-branched. Regular dead- and is beautiful in the border or by heading keeps plants tidy and blooms the waterside. Foliage has deep shiny coming back. green grass-like leaves. MBH Plant 18” apart. MBH Plant 24” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar

Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’ Ligularia dentata Purple Gay Feather ‘Desdemona’ Imagine the rosy purple spikes of this Ligularia Liatris grouped in the border. All the Leaves and fl owers are both remarkable characteristics apply that we described for on this big, handsome plant for ‘Floristan White’, but in a striking purple waterside or moist border. The large that combines beautifully with oranges leaves are bronzy-green on the top and and strong blues. Height 20-24 inches. purple underneath. Orange-yellow Maintenance free and a butterfl y magnet, daisy-like fl owers in August can be it never needs dividing. Just cut back. nearly 3” across with brown centers. Plant 24” apart. The branching stems grow to 3’ and are sturdy enough not to need staking.

MBH Prefers part shade to do its best. Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar Zones 4 - 10

Ligularia stenocephala Ligularia stenocephala ‘Little Rocket’ ‘The Rocket’ Ligularia Ligularia It is a dwarf cultivar, growing to a height Give this specimen plant some room of 20”. Bright yellow fl owers shine and part shade. It will grow to 4’ or boldly from mid to late summer with so with its long spikes of deep yellow green heart shaped leaves. Chelone lyonii fl owers in late June. It has lots of ‘Hot Lips’, Hosta and Astilbes will make large green triangular leaves with good companions in the garden with coarse jagged edges and stiff fl ower ‘Little Rocket’. stems. Very eff ective near a stream or Plant 18” apart. at the edge of a woodland. Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 10 Zones 5 - 10

Lilium Lilium Lily Looks™ ‘Tiny Glow’ Lily Looks™ Dwarf Asiatic Hardy Lily ‘Tiny Padhye’ Bursting with color in mid-summer, these Dwarf Asiatic Hardy Lily compact Lilies are off ered in many bold Bi-color blooms are white at the tips and beautiful colors with very high bud counts and are perfect for the front of the of the petals with deep burgundy border, rock garden, containers, and as centers. Grows 16-18” tall with 5-7 cut fl owers. ‘Tiny Glow’ blooms bright buds per stem. PP#20549 yellow and golden yellow near the center Plant 12” apart. of the fl ower. Grows 14-16” tall with 5-6 buds per stem. Provide good drainage. PPAF Plant 12” apart. MBH MBH Zones 3 - 9 F Zones 3 - 9 F

Lilium Lilium Lily Looks™ ‘Tiny Pearl’ Lily Looks™ Dwarf Asiatic Hardy Lily ‘Tiny Rocket’ Deep pink ﬂ owers with 5-7 buds per Dwarf Asiatic Hardy Lily stem. Grows 14-16” tall. Dark red ﬂ owers have darker red Plant 12” apart. highlights. Grows 14-16” tall with 4-6 buds per stem. PPAF Plant 12” apart.

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Lilium Lilium Lily Looks™ Lily Looks™ ‘Tiny Sensation’ ‘Tiny Skyline’ Dwarf Asiatic Hardy Lily Dwarf Asiatic Hardy Lily Deep yellow ﬂ owers have heavy maroon Intense two-toned orange ﬂ ow- speckling. 5-7 buds per stem. Grows 14” ers are very large and are held tall. PP#17617 upward-facing. Grows 14-16” tall Plant 12” apart. with 4-6 buds per stem. PP#17643 Plant 12” apart.

Zones 3 - 9 F Zones 3 - 9 F

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Lilium Oriental Lilium Oriental ‘Farolito’ ‘Casa Blanca’ Oriental Hardy Lily Oriental Hardy Lily Sweet ruffl ed pink fl owers are lightly This fragrant pure white Oriental Hardy speckled near the center and bloom in Lily blooms in July to 48”. It is consid- mid-summer with 4-5 large fl owers per ered by many experts to be the fi nest of stem. Enjoy the fragrance and beauty its kind. Oriental Hardy Lilies are taller by planting in mass near the front or than the Asiatic, most having a striking middle of the border or use in mixed fragrance, and they bloom later in the containers. Grows 18-24” in moist, season. well-drained soil. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart.

Zones 4 - 9 F Zones 4 - 9 F

Lilium Oriental ‘Stargazer’ Lilium Oriental Oriental Hardy Lily ‘Sunny Grenada’ The brilliant crimson of this fragrant Oriental Hardy Lily Oriental Hardy Lily is speckled and edged Wonderful fragrance and large eye- with pure white. It is shorter than most catching fl owers will draw more Orientals at 28” and blooms in July. than just hummingbirds! Speckled ‘Stargazer’ is outstanding in containers, burgundy-red blooms have a thin white borders, or as a cut fl ower in a vase. margin on the slightly scalloped petals. Plant 18” apart. The dark green foliage grows 16-18” tall and has 5-7 fl owers per stem. Plant 18” apart.

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Lithodora diff usa Lobelia cardinalis ‘Grace Ward’ Red Cardinal Flower Grace Ward Lithodora Brilliant red spikes up to 36” rise There are few fl owering plants that have above the bronzy light green foliage on such a contrast of bright blue fl owers this native perennial that is happy in a and deep green foliage reaching 4-6”. moist, part-shady spot, or in the sun. It has nice texture and spreading mat You will see its fl owers from August form. It fl owers in the spring with some into September along a woodland path reblooming in the fall. Grows best in full or by the edge of a pond, and if you sun and well-drained soil, trim back after wait a minute you may see how much blooming. Considered a tender perennial hummingbirds enjoy it as well. in our area, it is a drought tolerant plant Plant 18” apart.

MBH worth having in any sunny garden spot. MBH Plant 12” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 5 - 9

Lobelia cardinalis Lobelia siphilitica ‘Black Truffl e’ Blue Cardinal Flower Cardinal Flower A bit more sun-tolerant than the Red Emerging spring foliage is nearly black, Lobelia, the blue spikes of this native transforming to deep maroon in summer fl ower in August and September with and holding this color throughout the the same upright growth habit and a growing season. Brilliant red fl owers bushier shape. Growing 3–4’ tall. The bloom on 3-4’ stems in August and blue Lobelia likes a moist to average September. Perfect water-side attraction growing situation. for hummingbirds and butterfl ies. PPAF Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart.

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Lychnis ‘Lipstick’ Lysimachia nummularia Maltese Cross Creeping Jenny Bursting with color from early to late This little ground hugger (3-4”) is summer, reddish-orange fl owers really always sought after and enjoyed by pop next to the 36-48” tall purplish- gardeners despite its aggressiveness. bronze foliage. This Russian native is a The species has small round green short-lived perennial and freely self- leaves with root nodes between that seeds. Prefers average, well-drained soil. account for Creeping Jenny’s ability to Drought tolerant once established. fi ll in around steps, rocks, or pathways. Plant 24” apart. Equally gracious spilling over a container or window box, it has fragrant little yellow fl owers in May. Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 4 - 8 Zones 3 - 8

Lysimachia nummularia Mazus reptans ‘Aurea’ Creeping Blue Mazus Golden Creeping Jenny Quick to spread by rooting stems, this Sharon Branson, key nursery staff er, versatile ground cover forms a carpet likens gold-leaved ‘Aurea’ to a “shower of tight little light green leaves to a of golden coins” covering the ground at maximum height of 1”. Abundant 3-4” where this best selection of Creeping bright blue fl owers dot the foliage in Jenny brightens the rock garden or May-June. Able to handle some foot pathway between stepping stones. No traffi c, it is the perfect choice between matter that the yellow fl owers in May stones on a path. Also works well as a are lost in the bright foliage. Try it as carpet under rose bushes or in the rock an underpinning to Geranium ‘Rozanne’ garden. A tough ground cover, it will or the rich dark blue of Veronica ‘Royal perform best in moist soil. MBH Candles’ spikes. Plant 18” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 3 - 8 Zones 5-8

Mazus reptans ‘Albus’ Meehania cordata Creeping White Mazus Creeping Mint Literally a carpet of bright green small A native of rich woodlands in the leaves that spread rapidly in full sun to mountains of Pennsylvania south make a thick mat at about 1”. Moisture- to North Carolina and west to Ohio tolerant, tough and hardy, this Mazus and Tennessee, this lovely little mint sports white fl owers in May and June just at spreads by runners covering the above the foliage. It works well in the woodland fl oor. 3-6” tall foliage is rock garden, as an underpinning to roses, adorned with masses of 1” violet- or between stepping-stones or pavers blue fl owers in May and June. Try along a pathway. This is a strong grower interlacing between native Bleeding and can’t be beat as a ground cover hearts and Christmas fern. Provide alternative. moist organic soil in dappled shade.

MBH Plant 18” apart. Plant 12” apart. Zones 5-9 Zones 5-8

Mentha requienii Mertensia virginica Corsican Mint Virginia Blue Bells From the Mediterranean comes this The tubular ﬂ owers of our native micro-sized mint at 2” with tiny rounded Virginia Blue Bells are sapphire leaves and lavender ﬂ owers in summer. A blue in color with hints of pink on 2’ fresh and cleansing aroma is released with stems among rich green foliage. After each step when planted in and around blooming in April and May in the moist a pathway. Use as a covering for small light shade it loves, the plant goes areas, in containers or in the vegetable completely dormant, so plant them bed to repel garden pests. Some shade and among Ferns and Hostas. well drained soil are essential. Plant 18” apart. Plant 8” apart.

MBH Zones 6-9 F Zones 5 - 8

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