PERENNIALS PRICE GUIDE 2016 Sun & Shade Codes Blooming Time Our sun and shade symbols tell you at a glance if a ESP Early Spring plant is suited to a particular location. We realize MSP Mid Spring that there are always exceptions, and that plants LSP Late Spring have been found to thrive where, theoretically, they ESU Early Summer shouldn’t even grow at all. So use the symbols as a MSU Mid Summer guide, but don’t be too intimidated by them. LSU Late Summer Sun EF Early Fall Shade MF Mid Fall Prefers sun, will tolerate some shade LF Late Fall Attracts Butterflies Deer resistant Attracts Hummingbirds Prices and pot sizes are Cut Flower subject to change Outstanding Foliage PERENNIALS ACHILLEA zones 2-9 millefolium (Yarrow) This European species has been in use for over 500 Achillea is renowned for its undemanding, adapting years, but now many new hybrids are available, nature and its floral display throughout the summer. including new colors for this species. The foliage is It is quite heat tolerant. Excellent as a dried ferny, and usually dark green. Since this species botanical, it retains its rich color if the flower head tends to run at the root a bit, we recommend planting is cut when it is just opening and hung upside-down. it in a dryish soil, on the lean side. Full sun is The fern-like, aromatic foliage varies in color from required to help keep the stem growth in check. green to silver gray, depending on variety. Prune Division is suggested every two years. Moderately sharply after bloom for a neater appearance and to faded flowers can be beautiful though, so avoid being encourage rebloom. Divide every four years or so. too quick with the clippers. Attracts butterflies. 1 Questions? Email us at [email protected] m. x ’Laura’ ruby red ESU-LSU 14-16”H x 10-12”W A member of the Song Siren Series. Compact, upright, sturdy habit. The non-fading flowers a brilliant ruby-red with extra-large white eyes. $5.99 2Qt./1.89 l., $9.99 2.75 Qt./2.6 l. m. x ‘Strawberry Seduction’ red ESU-LSU 18-20”H x 32”W Clusters of tiny, intense red florets with bright gold centers on sturdy stems. Well branched habit. m. x ’Little Susie’ rose pink ESU-LSU 20-22”H x 12-14”W Clusters of pretty rose-pink flowers with fade to a dusty lilac color. Ferny textured grey-green foliage. m. x ‘Sunny Seduction’ yellow ESU-EF 24”H x 18-24”W Large sunny yellow flowers all summer. Price for the above 4 varieties: $7.99 2Qt./1.89 l., $9.99 2.75 Qt./2.6 l. ACONITUM zones 3-8 (Monkshood) m. x ’Saucy Seduction’ A very old garden plant, with some species in use by rosy pink ESU-LSU 24”H x 24”W the year 1200. The Monkshoods are excellent plants Rosy pink flowers on upright stems. for full sun (especially in the north) or filtered light areas. In either they demand ample moisture, but not wetness. We like to mulch them in our garden so that the moisture is fairly constant. Keep aconitum well fertilized; they are especially fond of phosphorus and 2 potash. Although most of these Eurasian plants are fairly tall, height and bloom time vary greatly. Staking is recommended for the taller varieties. The leaves are deep green on all species. Even though most of these are fairly late to flower, the foliage emerges very early and is always welcome. Aconitum cut well, but they are poisonous in all their parts, so use caution. Keep the “juice” of the plant from open wounds, etc. Avoid planting the crown too deep. fischeri lavender-blue MSU-MF 24-36”H x 18”W A shorter variety with sturdy spikes of dark lavender-blue flowers. The flowers open in progression, down the stem. Leathery, deeply lobed foliage. This plant provides good vertical form and is a great cut flower. From Eastern Asia. $7.99 2Qt./1.89 l. x cammarum ‘Eleanora’’ white MSU 12-48"H x 12-24"W Off white flowers have a very narrow blue edges are held on loosly-branched spikes. Foliage is deeply divided into narrow segments. $7.99 2Qt./1.89 l. napellus dark blue-violet MSU 36-48"H x 20"W Native to England and Europe. In cultivation since the 16th century, this was common in America by 1900. It is a sturdy grower, but we usually stake it anyway. carmichaelii ‘Arendsii’ Tends to rebloom after deadheading. metallic purple-blue MSU 48"H x 36"W $5.99 2Qt./1.89 l. Glossy green leaves. Works well with later plants such as pink physostegia and Cimicifuga 'White Pearl.' Staking is usually not necessary. The species is native to the Kamchatka peninsula. $5.99 2Qt./1.89 l. 3 A classic native plant with mint and licorice scented leaves. Topped with fuzzy spikes of tiny purple flowers. Edible flowers are very attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, but the deer stay away. $9.99 2.75 Qt./2.6 l. n. ‘Album’ white MSU-EF 36”H x 20” This Monkshood will brighten a lightly shaded garden. It looks at home in formal and cutting gardens. $7.99 2Qt./1.89 l. AGASTACHE zones 5-9 (Anise Hyssop) x ‘Kudos Ambrosia’ These American natives have anise scented leaves mix LSP-MF 17”H x 16”W and tolerate some shade. Flowers are fragrant. They Dwarf Hummingbird Mint. Low, compact, well- are very attractive to bees, butterflies and branched habit. The flower spikes of a creamy hummingbirds. coconut, pale orange and light rose pink give this plant a charming, airy appearance. The aromatic foliage emerges a deep bronze turning green as it matures. Deer and slug resistant. x aurantica ‘Apricot Sprite’ x ‘Kudos Gold’ apricot LSU-MF 15”H x 12-15”W Orange Hummingbird Mint. The spikes are full of gold LSP-MF 24”H x 24”W peachy apricot tubular flowers with hints of pink and Dwarf Hummingbird Mint. Compact, well-branched orange. Habit is bushy and upright, shorter in stature habit. Large compact spikes hold gold (oragish yellow) than other agastaches. In spring, remove old stems flowers. Shearing promotes rebloom. The aromatic after new growth has started. Mulch for winter. foliage emerges a deep bronze turning green as it $3.99 1Qt./946 ml. matures. Deer and slug resistant. foeniculum purple ESU-LSU 36-60”H x 16”W 4 x rosea 'Blackberry Ripple' x ‘Kudos Silver Blue’ mix LSP-LSU 70"H x 24"W blue LSP-MF 16-20”H x 27”W Large semi-double flowers. This mix comes in two Dwarf Hummingbird Mint. Compact, well-branched colors, solid blackberry-purple with darker veining habit. Plump spikes of clear blue flowers.. Aromatic and pure white. Very attractive when planted in deep green foliage. Deer and slug resistant. groupings Price for the above 3 varieties: $4.99 5” pot ALCEA zones 3-9 (Hollyhock) Biennial, but it sometimes behaves more like a perennial if deadheaded before seed develops. The hollyhocks were among the first ornamental plants ever grown in America. It is often seen growing alongside older farmhouses where it can reseed freely. It provides a strong vertical effect in the garden, the flower spike often reaching over 72" x r. 'Blacknight' high. All in this genus have rough, mid green, lobed black-purple LSP-LSU 70"H x 24"W leaves. It is easy to grow, but rust or Japanese Large single flowers of midnight purple-black. beetles often attack the foliage, so treatment may Flowers are very consistant. One of the “blackest” be necessary. We recommend situating another plant flowers we’ve seen. in front of it to conceal any damage that may occur. Price for the above 2 varieties: $5.99 2Qt./1.89 l., Attracts butterflies. Very cold hardy. ficifolia ‘Las Vegas’ mix MSU-LSU 72”H x 18”W x r. 'Halo Lavender' Splendid mixture with brilliant colors and single bicolor MSU-LSU 60-84"H x 12-18"W flowers. A bit shorter than most fig leaf hollyhock Large, single flowers can reach 5” in width. strains. Ideal for along garage walls, fences, and the Attractive lavender flowers have dark pink halos back of the sunny border. Great vertical accent. Mix around their yellow centers. From the breeding work with other hollyhocks and oriental lilies. of Thompson and Morgan. $5.99 2Qt./1.89 l., $9.99 2.75 Qt./2.6 l. $7.99 2Qt./1.89 l., $9.99 2.75 Qt./2.6 l. 5 x r. 'Indian Spring' mixed MSU-LSU 80"H x 18"W x r. 'Queeny Yellow' The old single form. Usually blooms the first year, soft yellow MSU-LSU 20-30"H x 12-18"W despite its classification as a biennial. Adds nostalgic Part of the Queeny Series. Huge double flowers on charm to any garden. The flower colors in this mix compact, bushy plants. They are such a soft pastel include a range of white, yellow, pink, and rose. This yellow, they almost appear to be ivory in color. strain was an All-American winner in 1939. $5.99 2Qt./1.89 l., $9.99 2.75 Qt./2.6 l. x r. 'Summer Carnival Mix' x r. 'Mars Magic' pink MSU-LSU 60-72"H x 24-36"W red MSU-LSU 70"H x 24"W Large (up to 4”) semi-double to double flowers will The classic single form.