Two-Y ear Catalog

2014 – 2015

Wholesale Perennials & Groundcovers Phone (603) 463-7663 Fax (603) 463-7326 www.vanberkumnursery.com email: [email protected]

At Van Berkum Nursery, we strive for continued growth as a source for healthy perennials in New England, to stay abreast of the latest developments in our field, and to retain a family-run business of integrity.

Greetings, Here is our new 2 year catalog for 2014-15. Next fall, our 2015 supplement will insert into the flap at the back of this catalog. Many of you are accessing info online, but there are still plenty of Ôtruck officesÕ out there that want a book version in their front seat files. We hope this one is on top...HereÕs whatÕs new: 1) We have been doing more and more custom growing for special jobs. If you have a landscape job that requires large numbers, or even plants we donÕt normally grow, give us call; we can price them competitively, and have special staff members who can be your contact for these orders. 2) We did a lot of construction over the past year. We built a large staging building, where your orders are prepared for shipment. We rebuilt our front office, combining 4 tiny rooms into one roomy one. And lastly, weÕve nearly completed our water recycling project; 90 % of our runoff is now reused in irrigation. 3) WeÕve introduced many new plants in the last couple of years and would love your feedback. What is working for you? Are there plants that youÕve used that you feel we should be growing? We learn so much from all of you who are Ôout there in the trenchesÕ so to speak. 4) Finally, we are continuing our emphasis on New England native plants and on Wicked Ruggeds (our list of plants that truly stand the test of time). You can find both lists on pages 4 and 5. We also did a series in our weekly newsletter called ÔOverlooked and UnderlovedÕ, plants that we adore, but that donÕt seem to get much action in the sales department. We can get you a list if you are interested. If you donÕt get our newsletter, send us an e-mail at salesdesk@ vanberkumnursery.com and weÕll put you on (or sign up on our availablility page).

Wow, wasn't it nice to see the pocketbooks loosening this season after a few years of tight budgets. LetÕs hope the planting continues, both for garden centers and landscape companies. LetÕs also spread the word that gardening isnÕt just a frill, but an essential addition to a healthy lifestyle, whether you love to get your hands dirty, or just enjoy an evening walk through the gardens after work. Have a wonderful winter and come visit us at New England Grows at our new booth number 1253.

What Sets Van Berkum Nursery Apart? ¥ New England Woodlandersš Native New England shade plants that are nursery propagated and grown here at our nursery. Also check out our sunny native meadow cultivars, New England Meadows, and our list of perennials native to the Appalachian area, Appalachian Woodlandersš. ¥ Wicked Ruggeds Our selection of plants that truly stand the test of time. ¥ We propagate and grow most of over 800 varieties of perennials for our market of landscapers, garden centers, institutions, estates, and landscape gardeners in New England. Our perennials are grown Òlean and meanÓ. ¥ Our informative catalog is one of the best in the industry and our website has photos and information for our New England area that you AND your clients can use. Call us for a price / availability password. ¥ Excellent availability and plant ratings We strive to maintain great availability through November. We also produce weekly lists for both landscapers and garden centers, with ratings for every plant in the nursery (e.g.: in bud, heavy roots, floppy, etc.). You can can sign up to receive this weekly e-mail right on the availability page of our website. ¥ Our customer service is one of the best in the green industry; our folks are helpful, willing to go the Òextra mileÓ to help you solve problems, and they LOVE to talk plants. Plus, our drivers deliver with style.

1 THE NITTY GRITTY (What you really need to know...)

Ordering Guidelines: been established. All bills are due at net 30 days. There will be a 2% charge per month During winter months, orders may on all late bills. Customers are responsible be placed for shipment before May 15. for incurred collection fees. After March, please put your orders in no more than one month in advance. Discounts: Back orders need to be picked up Fixed volume discounts are based on yearly (or delivered) by June 15. sales. If you would like more information on Orders cancelled less than 36 hours before this or on discounts for large orders, please delivery/pick-up will be subject to a 20% speak with a member of our sales staff. restocking fee. We cannot UPS plants. Guarantee: How to Order: We propagate most of what we sell. All * Call us at (603) 463-7663 material leaving our nursery will be healthy * E-mail us at stock, true to name. We will replace any plant [email protected] which proves otherwise. We cannot, however, * Fax (603) 463-7326 back our weekly replace stock lost by causes over which we availability list, which is our order form; have no control. youÕll also find the list on our website. Our Custom Tags: We have tags for Website: all our perennials using our own information Please check out our website; we continue and photos. There are colorful banners at the to add new photos of our plants: top of each tag that identify the plant as www.vanberkumnursery.com Sun perennial, Shade perennial, Rock garden,­ Ground cover, New England Meadows,

Hours: Appalachian Woodlandersš March 15 (or when snow is gone) Ð or New England Woodlandersš. November 15 (note: we close at 4 after daylight savings time in November) Delivery/Directions: Monday-Friday: 7:00am-5:00pm See pages 174 and 175. Saturday: 8:00am-3:00pm (April 15 Ð July 1) You may pick out your plants Closed Sundays, Memorial Day, Pick-ups: ­anytime. We have a locator chart to help Independence Day, and Labor Day. you find plants. If you call by early the Prices: See price list inside the back cover. day before, weÕll pull your plants for you. We cannot pull plants on Saturdays. Please All transactions will be net and Payment: order by Friday morning for Monday pickup. on a cash basis, except when prior credit has

We walk the nursery every week to create these ratings on our availability list 2 (603) 463-7663 THE WHOLE NINE YARDS (What youÕd like to know if only you had the time to read it...)

Nomenclature: Professional Affiliations: To help standardize the naming of perennials, we New England NurserymanÕs Association have followed the nomenclature in ÒNaamlijst Van New Hampshire Landscape Association Vaste PlantenÓ from the Netherlands. This is the North American Rock Garden Society accepted list for the Perennial Plant Association New Hampshire Plant Growers Association and is widely accepted in Europe. We do, however, Maine Nursery and Landscape Association list the English name first in our catalog, followed Perennial Plant Association by the correct name from the plantÕs language of Vermont Nursery & Landscape Association origin. We feel that Latin is hard enough, without Associated Landscape Contractors of Massachusetts worrying about German, Swedish, etc. International Plant Propagators Society Royal Horticultural Society Pot Returns: New England Wildflower Society, Inc. We will reuse returned pots and trays which Internationale Stauden-Union came from our nursery in good condition.­ Arnold Arboretum We encourage this effort to recycle materials and if youÕd like us to pick them up while we Availability: Our availability lists come out are delivering to you, we can do so after June 15. ­weekly during the season, listing numbers of each Please call us ahead of time, as this helps keep our plant available and the date the next crop will be drivers on schedule. ready. These are also our order forms. Although Container Sizes: it is our goal to provide a complete selection of plants throughout the entire season, we do not [Size] [no. per tray] [diameter] [volume] (metric) guarantee availability of any quantity of the 1 1 2 /2" 32 per tray 2 /2" 9.60 oz. (280 ml) plants contained in this catalog. Adequate supply 1 1 3 /2" 18 per tray 3 /2" 1.06 pts. (500 ml) is always subject to crop conditions and other 1 quart 15 per tray 4 1/2" 1.01 qts. (955 ml) ­variables over which we have no control. 2 quart 8 per tray 5 3/4" 2.00 qts. (1.90 l) 1 (trade) ga. 6 per tray 6" 2.55 qts. (2.42 l) Hardiness: A long chapter could be written on the inconsistencies of hardiness ratings. There are True ga. 6 per tray 8" 1.11 gal. (4.5 l) two maps commonly used, and variables such as 3 4 2 gal. (trade) not nested 8 / " 1.60 gal. (6.10 l) micro-climates, soil types, winter cover and plant 3 gal. (trade) not nested 11" 3.00 gal. (11.35 l) maturity affect performance. Suffice it to say that unless noted, all plants are hardy to our region of Plant Patents: New Hampshire, USDA Zone 5 (-20 degrees F). The initials PP (Plant Patent) and PPAF (Plant The seacoast area and Massachusetts are zones Patent Applied For) indicate that the perennial 5-6 and the mountains are zones 3-4. may not be propagated. Invasive Plants: We have deleted several plants Wholesale Status: from our list, such as Iris pseudacorus, that have We sell only to customers in the horticultural either appeared on state/federal invasives lists or trade: landscape contractors, designers and have qualities that we feel would qualify them for ­architects, garden centers, nurseries, property such a list. Many are good landscape plants, just maintenance personnel, and non-profit institutions. a little too good for comfort. Sorry about any Landscapers and designers, please accompany inconvenience that this causes. your clients to the nursery. We encourage this chance for your clients to become familiar with the How We Deal with Insect Pests: plants. We donÕt like to spray chemicals on our plants. Not to say that we never do, but we try all sorts of other options first. We use a lot of beneficial insects, meaning bugs that prey upon the pest insects. We also use insecticidal soaps and ­horticultural oils. These are very benign materials that smother the insects. If all else fails, weÕll use chemicals that are cleared for the pests and the plants that we grow.

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New England Woodlandersš and Appalachian Woodlandersš In 2014, we are in our 16th year of our ÒNew England WoodlandersšÓ series. The series is made up of native New England shade plants which are nursery propagated and grown here at Van Berkum Nursery. We also have a list of Appalachian Woodlanders,š officially native to the Appalachian area, but which do very well in New England gardens.­ These are a great garden center item since they come with custom picture tags and 5" x 7" point of purchase signs to promote sales. We also have a 30" x 18" vinyl ­banner for $14.00 to announce your native plant section. For our landscape customers, these natives will be valuable additions for shade gardens and natural­iz­ing backyard woodlands. We plan to add to this series each year. A list of our current New England Woodlandersš and Appalachian Woodlandersš appears below. You may find that we may be out of some of these plants, as several are very difficult to grow in containers. We keep trying as a labor of love (or fierce refusal to give up). The following are some of the most challenging: Jeffersonia diphylla, Hepatica americana,­ Hydrastis canadensis, Actaea rubra, and Caulophyllum thalictroides.­ Enjoy these natives if we have them; please forgive us if we donÕt. There is always next year!

Appalachian Woodlandersš are in bold Ð the rest are New England Woodlandersš (Note: All native plants have banners in this catalog) Actaea racemosa Ferns: Grasses: Saxifraga virginiensis Anemone canadensis Adiantum pedatum Carex appalachica Smilacina racemosa Anemonella thalictroides Athyrium filix-femina Carex pensylvanica Smilacina stellata Aralia racemosa Dryopteris filix-mas Carex platyphylla Spiranthes cernua v. Asarum canadense Dryopteris marginalis Hydrastis canadensis odorata Arisaema triphyllum Matteuccia struthiopteris Iris cristata Stylophorum diphyllum Aster divaricatus Onoclea sensibilis Jeffersonia diphylla Tiarella cordifolia Aster macrophyllus Osmunda cinnamomea Meehania cordata Uvularia grandiflora Caltha palustris Osmunda claytonia Mertensia virginica Uvularia sessifolia Caulophyllum thalictroides Osmunda regalis Mitchella repens Vaccinium angustifolium Chelone glabra Polystichum Mitella diphylla Viola pedata Cornus canadensis acrostichoides Pachysandra procumbens Waldstenia fragaraides Delphinium exaltatum Thelypteris Packera aurea Xanthoriza simplicissima Dicentra eximia noveboracensis Podophyllum peltatum Dodecatheon meadia Gaultheria procumbens Polygonatum commutatum Epigaea repens Geranium maculatum Polygonatum pubescens

New England Meadows The New England Meadows line is made up of plants, both open pollinated and horticultural selections, that are indigenous to the New England area and which grow well in meadow conditions. Since our region is not home to many indigenous meadows, consider these plants for use in garden situations. Here is a list of our current plants. Note: We also offer some of the American native meadow plants that originate in the west but are suited to our climate ­as well. They are not included on this list because they are not indigenous to our area.

Asclepias incarnata ÔGatewayÕ Helenium Sanguisorba canadensis Asclepias tuberosa Eupatorium rugosum Iris versicolor Scutellaria incana Aster laevis ÔBlue BirdÕ ÔChocolateÕ Lobelia cardinalis Senna hebecarpa Aster linariifolius Gaillardia Lobelia siphilitica Solidago rugosa Aster novae angliae ÔAlma Grasses: Monarda ÔFireworksÕ PotschkeÕ Deschampsia cespitosa Pycanthemum Thalictrum dioicum Baptisia tinctoria Juncus effusus Oenothera Verbena hastata Chelone glabra Panicum virgatum Rhexia virginica Vernonia novaboracensis Comptonia peregrina Schizachyrium ­scoparium Rudbeckia nitida Veronicastrum virginicum Eupatorium maculatum Sorghastrum nutans ÔHerbstsonneÕ 4 (603) 463-7663 ty Lists

Wicked Ruggeds (Rugged perennials for massing and ground cover in northern New England) As more newly bred plants are introduced into our plant palette, the line between long-lived perennials and annuals is becoming blurred. Many of our customers are asking for long-lived perennials that rarely need dividing, and that can be used in massing. We have thought hard about the plants we grow, and have been ruthless in what we have left off this list. These are the really tough ones Ð the plants that, when given the correct conditions, will thrive over the long run and will seldom need dividing. They wonÕt need picky deadheading. These are ÒWicked RuggedÓ plants. Keep in mind that a lot of the other plants we grow will last in the garden for a long time, but will need dividing every four or five years to look their best. We have not included these. Also, a lot of great plants we grow tend to be somewhat short lived, but will seed-in reliably and give a lifetime of beauty, such as Aquilegia, Corydalis lutea, and Campanula persicifolia. We have not included these either Ð we are looking at perennials you can plant in a specific place that will thrive with minimum care. Plants in bold are U.S. natives

Alchemilla species Geraniums: Persicarias: Amsonia species cantabrigiense amplexicaulis ‘Speciosa’ Anemone canadensis macrorrhizum affinis ‘Superba’ Anemone hybrids maculatum polymorpha Arctostaphylos uva ursi sanguineum cultivars Phlox subulata Aruncus dioicus Grasses: Podophyllum peltatum Aruncus (some) Calamagrostis acutiflora Polygonatum species Asarum canadense Carex species (some) Potentilla tridentata Aster divaricatus Chasmanthium latifolium Pulmonaria longifolia Aster ericoides ‘Schneegitter’ Deschampsia cespitosa Pulmonaria rubra Aster macrophyllus Miscanthus cultivars (some) Rhus a.‘Gro-Low’ Aster oblongifolius Panicum virgatum species Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ Astilbe cultivars Schizachyrium scoparium Saruma henryii Astrantia major Sporobolus heterolepsis Sedums (some) Baptisia australis Helianthus (some) Senna hebecarpa Bergenia cordifolia Helianthus salicifolius Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’ Calamintha nepeta Helleborus orientalis Stachys cultivars Campanulas (some) Hemerocallis Teucrium chamaedrys Chrysanthemum weyrichii Heuchera americana types Thermopsis caroliniana ÔWhite BombÕ Heuchera villosa types Tiarellas Comptonia peregrina Hostas Trollius laxus Convallaria majallis Hyssopus officinalis Vaccinium angustifolium cultivars Coreopsis auriculata ‘Nana’ Iris varieties: Veronicas: Coreopsis ‘Zagreb’ cristata ‘Georgia Blue’ Epimediums sibirica ‘Waterperry’ Eupatorium maculatum versicolor Vinca minor Ferns: Lamiastrums Viola labradorica Athyrium filix-femina Ligularias Waldsteinia fragaroides Dennstaedtia punctiloba Lysimiachia clethroides Waldsteinia ternata Dryopteris marginalis Macleaya microcarpa Xanthorhiza simplicissima Matteuccia struthiopteris Nepeta cultivars Osmunda cinnamomea Nipponanthemum nipponicum Polystichum acrostichoides Perovskia (some) Thelypteris noveboracensis Galium odoratum

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Anemone sylvestris Hemerocallis ÔAtlanta MoonlightÕ Iris sibirica ÔSky WingsÕ Arisaema ringens Hemerocallis ÔBama BoundÕ Iris versicolor ÔGerald DarbyÕ Arisaema serratum Hemerocallis ÔCherokee StarÕ Lamium maculatum ÔGhostÕ Astilbe ÔSugarberryÕ Hemerocallis ÔJoan SeniorÕ Lavandula intermedia ÔPhenomenalÕ Brunnera macrophylla ÔSea HeartÕ Hemerocallis ÔLullaby BabyÕ Leucanthemum ÔReal DreamÕ Chelone glabra ÔBlack AceÕ Hemerocallis ÔOmomukiÕ Lewisia longipetala ÔLittle MangoÕ Clematis integrifolia ÔMongolian Hemerocallis ÔPretty in PinkÕ Nepeta ÔEarly BirdÕ BellsÕ Hemerocallis ÔRuby SentinelÕ Paeonia ÔAdolf Rousseau” Convallaria majalis ÔAureovariegataÕ Heucherella ÔDayglow PinkÕ Paeonia ÔAnn CousinsÕ Delphinium ÔSweetheartÕ Hosta ÔAbba Dabba DoÕ Paeonia ÔCoral ‘n GoldÕ Dianthus ÔFire StarÕ Hosta ÔFire and IceÕ Paeonia ÔImmaculeeÕ Echinacea ÔAfter MidnightÕ Hosta plantaginea Paeonia ÔMargaret ClarkÕ Echinacea ÔSombrero Hot CoralÕ Hosta ÔStained GlassÕ Perovskia atriplicifolia Fern Dryopteris cycadina Hosta ÔTwist of LimeÕ Phlomis russeliana (below) Fern Thelypteris decursive-pinnata Hosta ÔWolverineÕ Phlox ÔPeacock Neon PurpleÕ Fern Thelypteris noveboracensis Iris cristata ÔPowder Blue GiantÕ (paniculata) Gaillardia ÔGallo RedÕ Iris cristata ÔTennessee WhiteÕ Polygonatum pubescens Helenium ÔShort n SassyÕ Iris ensata ÔFortuneÕ Rhexia virginica Helleborus nigercors ÔCandy LoveÕ Iris ensata ÔImperial MagicÕ Ruellia humilis Helleborus nigercors ÔSnow LoveÕ Iris ensata ÔMt. FujiamaÕ Tricyrtis ÔGilt EdgeÕ Helenium ÔRed JewelÕ Iris sibirica ÔContrast in StylesÕ Vaccinium angustifolium Hemerocallis ÔAlabama JudileeÕ Iris sibirica ÔDance and SingÕ Verbena hastata Hemerocallis ÔAmerican RevolutionÕ Iris sibirica ÔRuffled VelvetÕ Veronica oltensis

Phlomis russeliana

6 (603) 463-7663 Scenes from Around the Nursery

Stephanie (in order pulling) is also taking some great photos for the nursery. Taylor leads the production crews. Both Jane M. and Kris Fenderson have the most amazingly give a tour of new plants at positive attitude every day of our Open House. the week.

John, checking out an order of grasses, is our fantastic Operations Pat and Susan get ready Manager. for our Open House. Photo by Stephanie Leary. Photo by Stephanie Leary.

Our staff party was at Fuller Gardens in North Hampton, NH.

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ACANTHUS (a-kanth'us) BearÕs Britches (Acanthaceaea) spinosus- Dramatic architectural plant with large, glossy, spiny leaves that are deeply cut and almost tropical looking. It has bold spikes of white Snapdragon-like flowers below red-purple bracts. This clump-forming perennial was thought to be marginally hardy in our climate, but some of our Vermont customers have tried it and found it to be a reliably hardy and beautiful plant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24-36" Color: pink and purple Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5/6-9

ACHILLEA (a-kil-lee'a) Yarrow (Asteraceae) U.S. Native Yarrow are staples of the perennial border, with gray-green lacy foliage and long-­ lasting umbels of vivid blooms, also easily dried. Drought resistant, although best in moist soil. Go easy on the fertilizer on Yarrows. ÔCoronation GoldÕ Ð One of the old standbys, with gray-green leaves and golden yellow flowers. Does well in dry meadows. Tall and sturdy! Light: sun Height: 36" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: rich golden yellow Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7 millefolium ÔStrawberry SeductionÕ Ð This Yarrow is part of the Tutti Frutti series, known for its sturdy, compact growth habit and long bloom time. Flowers are velvety red with bright gold centers. PP#18401. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-20" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: strawberry red Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ÔMoonshineÕ Ð Valued for its easily blended, pale yellow flower and shorter height. Light: sun Height: 12-24" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: light canary yellow Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7 ÔPomegranateÕ Ð Another Yarrow that is part of the Tutti Frutti series, bred for its sturdy, compact growth habit and long bloom times. Flowers are dark velvety red with good lasting color. PP#20763. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-28" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: velvety red Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

8 ACONITUM (ak-o-ny'tum) Monkshood, Wolfsbane (Ranunculaceae) (Caution Ð All plant parts are highly poisonous!) A magnificent erect plant with deeply cut dark green foliage and hooded flowers. Established plants like to be left alone. With a common name of Wolfsbane, we think this is a good idea! carmichaelii ÔArendsiiÕ (Autumn Monkshood) Ð This late-flowering Monkshood has tall spikes of violet-blue hooded flowers above glossy green foliage. Plant away from tree roots (does not like to dry out). Toxic if eaten and will irritate some skin types. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 47-70" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 18-23" Color: deep blue Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-9 napellus (Common Monkshood) Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 36" Color: dark blue Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8 septentrionale ÔIvorineÕ Ð A wonderful compact Aconitum, with delicate creamy flowers and earlier bloom time. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 36" Color: creamy white Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8

ACTAEA (ac-tay'a) (Cimicifuga) Bugbane (Ranunculaceae) U.S. Native ÔChocoholicÕ Ð Yes, we picked this one because of its name. This is a new, nearly black introduction from the Netherlands. The pink bottlebrush flowers are fragrant and a magnet for butterflies. PPAF. Light: pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 18-24" Color: mauve pink Pricing: True ga / D Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 racemosa (Black Cohosh, Black Snakeroot) Ð Great architectural specimen with tall, spectacular airy spires of white flowers. With moist soils will fill a four-foot space. Native. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh Height: 48-72" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 48" New England ® Color: white Pricing: 2 qt A Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-7

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 9 Actaea (continued) simplex ÔBrunetteÕ Ð A lovely Bugbane with very dark foliage. Light: pt.sh Height: 48-60" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 48" Color: creamy white Pricing: True ga / E Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 simplex ÔBlack NegligeeÕÐ A vigorous Bugbane with exotic flower fragrance and dark stems. The lacy black foliage gets even darker in full sun. Light: pt.sh Height: 48-60" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 48" Color: creamy white Pricing: True ga / E Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 simplex ÔHillside Black BeautyÕ Ð Choice Actaea with Ònearly blackÓ purple foliage, with its best color in full sun. This is the darkest cultivar available to date! PP#9988. Light: pt.sh Height: 48-60" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 48" Color: creamy white Pricing: True ga / E Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9

AGASTACHE (a-gas'-tuh key) Anise Hyssop (Lamiasceae) ÔBlack AdderÕ Ð This recent cross (between A. rugosum and A. foeniculum) is covered with smoky blue flowers and dark purple buds. It gives a great effect with shades of purple. ÔBlack AdderÕ is a long bloomer, caviar for butterflies and hummingbirds, and is sterile so it will not reseed. Light: sun Height: 30-36" Bloom: Jul-Oct Spacing: 24" Color: smoky purple-blue Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 ÔBlue FortuneÕ Ð A prairie wildflower with attractive heart-shaped leaves and blue- purple flower spikes from July to September. Wonderful licorice aroma and flavor. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is very drought tolerant. Also dries well. Prolific seeder. This compact introduction by Gert Fortgens has crisp foliage and deep blue flowers. Light: sun Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: deep blue purple Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

10 AJUGA (a-jew'gah) Bugleweed (Lamiaceae) U.S. Native reptans Ð Compact, mat-forming ground cover, growing anywhere but dry sun, even in dry shade. Very aggressive Ð will fill large shady areas where lawns are difficult to establish. Multicolored forms are very attractive. ���� ÔBlack ScallopÕ Ð This handsome introduction has textured scallop-shaped leaves and stays very compact. ÔBlack ScallopÕ has a purple-black foliage color that lasts through the season. This variety is very durable and can take light foot traffic. PP#15815. Light: sun /sh Height: 4-6" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: violet blue Pricing: 1 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔBurgundy GlowÕ Ð Burgundy, green and white leaves. Light: sun /sh Height: 6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 12-24" Color: violet blue Pricing: 1 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔChocolate ChipÕ (syn. tenorii ÔValfreddaÕ) Ð This Ajuga is charming, with narrow shiny purplish leaves and diminutive flowers. It is a true dwarf and spreads slower than other Ajuga reptans. Worth a try! Light: sun /sh Height: 2" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 12-18" Color: violet blue Pricing: 1 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-9

ALCEA (al-say' ya) Hollyhocks (Malvaceae) Hollyhocks are tall, easy to grow, and old fashioned, with large saucer-shaped blossoms. They bloom for a long time. Stately at the back of a border, or naturalized around foundations. Short lived but self-sowing. ÔBlacknightÕ Ð Single flowers of the darkest black-purple. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 60-70" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: black-purple Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ficifolia (Antwerp Hollyhock) Ð Vigorous and extremely hardy, being a native of Siberia. The foliage resembles Alcea rosea. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 60-70" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: yellow, pink, white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 11 ALCHEMILLA (al-kem-ill'a) LadyÕs Mantle (Rosaceae) alpina Ð This charming dwarf LadyÕs Mantle has dark green leaves with a delicate white edge. It stays neat and compact and seeds in moderately (we think this is a good thing). Excellent edging, ground cover or rock garden perennial. Native to Newfoundland and Greenland, so it is plenty hardy. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: chartreuse Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 2-6 mollis Ð This is a lovely ÒyesteryearÓ perennial with pleated fan leaves that hold drops of dew in the morning.­ Sprays of chartreuse flowers dry well. Very easy culture. Reseeds readily. Lovely at pondÕs edge or in and around terraces. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: chartreuse Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7

ALLIUM (al'lium) Ornamental Onion (Liliaceae) Alliums are bulbous perennials which thrive all summer and can be divided and cared for like other perennials. Their flowers are unique rounded umbels and the onion odor is only apparent when crushed. Their foliage is a welcome vertical accent in any ­garden. Most reseed freely. christophii (Stars of Persia) Ð This show-stopping Allium has huge (10-12") heads of starry amethyst flowers. It provides an amazing architectural contrast in the garden. Flower heads can be dried. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-20" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12" Color: silvery amethyst purple Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔGlobemasterÕ Ð This Òsuper bulbÓ has clusters of deep violet flowers that form a large globe 6-8" across, lasting for 3-4 weeks in the garden. This will form a clump of strap-like foliage that begins to fade away after blooming. A wonderful architectural accent. Flower heads can be dried. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" Color: deep violet Pricing: True ga / E Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

12 senescens ÔGlaucumÕ (Circle Chives) Ð Blue-gray leaves grow in a whorl from the center. A real conversation piece for rock garden, crevice or on a wall. Light: sun Height: 4-6" Bloom: Sep Spacing: 8" Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 4-7 senescens ÔSummer BeautyÕ (Mountain Garlic) Ð Here is a great Allium attractive 1 to butterflies and birds. It has rounded heads of 1 /2" globe flowers on narrow glossy strap-like foliage. Reseeds freely. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Sep Spacing: 12-15" Color: lilac purple Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 thunbergii ÔOzawaÕ Ð A fall-blooming Allium with grass-like leaves and 1-2" rounded flower clusters. The leaves turn a tawny orange. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 9-12" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 8" Color: violet purple Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

Amsonia (am-sow'nee-ah) Blue Star Flower (Apocynaceae) U.S. Native ÔBlue IceÕ Ð A compact form of Amsonia tabernaemontana that has vivid blooms and willow-shaped dark green foliage that turns a vivid gold in autumn. ÔBlue IceÕ forms a wide compact clump and has a long bloom time. Drought tolerant. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-15" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24" Color: shades of blue Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 ciliata var. filifolia (Fringed Blue Star) Ð For those of you in love with Amsonia hubrichtii, here is a compact version. Fringed Blue Star is clump forming, with soft needle-like leaves and terminal flowers. The fall color, like hubrichtii, is a vivid warm yellow. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 10-12" Bloom: May Spacing: 24" Color: pale blue Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 13 Amsonia (continued) hubrichtii (Arkansas Blue Star) Ð This distinctive species from central U.S. has more feathery foliage and paler flowers than A. tabernaemontana. The foliage makes a dazzling display of soft texture, and turns bright yellow and rust in autumn. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-30" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24" Color: pale blue Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 tabernaemontana Ð Bushy native with willowy appearance and unusual colored steel blue flowers. Forms a shrub-like clump with gorgeous bright yellow fall color. Easy and long-lived. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 30" Color: soft, pale steel blue Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

Anemone (a-nem'o-nee) Windflower (Ranunculaceae) canadensis (Canada Anemone) Ð This is a very vigorous native ground cover, best in a wild garden. Its spread is slowed by deep shade or full sun. Very ornamental, but fast growing, with light green dissected leaves and pure white flowers. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 12-24" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" ind New England ® Color: white with yellow centers Pricing: 2 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 2-9 hybrida ÔHonorine JobertÕ Ð A pure white sport, discovered in 1858 in France, still very popular, with clean white flowers, yellow stamens. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh Height: 36-40" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24" Color: white Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-7 hybrida ÔWhirlwindÕ (Japanese Anemone) Ð Pure white semi-double flowers up to four inches across rise above dark green basal foliage. Japanese Anemones are late to emerge in the spring so they work perfectly planted with spring bulbs. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 24" Color: white Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

14 multifida ÔAnnabella Deep PinkÕ Ð A lovely native with finely cut mounding foliage and delicate flowers that become attractive silken seedheads after bloom. Rarely offered by nurseries and we think that should change. Naturalizes well. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 10" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" U.S. Native Color: deep vivid pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 multifida ÔAnnabella WhiteÕ Ð A lovely native with finely cut mounding foliage and delicate flowers that become attractive silken seedheads after bloom. Rarely offered by nurseries and we think that should change. Naturalizes well. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 10" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" U.S. Native Color: creamy white Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔPaminaÕ (Japanese Anemone) Ð Semi-double, lavender-rose flowers. Handsome grape-shaped leaves. Valuable for late season bloom. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24" Color: lavender rose Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-7 ÔPink SaucerÕª (hupehensis, var. japonica) Ð This is one of the earliest summer- blooming Anemones, with large rose pink flowers. It is vigorous, well-branched and does best in moist soils. Light: pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 18-24" Color: rose pink Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-7 sylvestris (Snowdrop Windflower) Ð A spring blooming Anemone with cup-shaped nodding fragrant white flowers that give way to wooly seedheads. A very vigorous spreader for a woodland garden. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh/shade Height: 12-18" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24" Color: lavender rose Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 tomentosa (vitifolia) ÔRobustissimaÕ (Grapeleaf Anemone) Ð Large, single, pink fall blooms, with textured grape-shaped leaves. Prefers rich moist soil. Naturalizes readily. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 24" Color: purple rose Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 15 Anemonella (a-nem-o-nell'a) Rue Anemone (Ranunculaceae) thalictroides Ð A delicate but tough woodland native with blue-green Anemone- like foliage and lovely single flowers. Easy culture with moist well-drained soil, although plants tend to go dormant in midsummer heat. Plant with late-emerging ground covers for a display all season. Limited quantities. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 4-8" New England ® Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" Woodlanders 1 Color: white Pricing: 3 /2" / see price list Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 4-7

AnEMONOPSIS (a-nem-o-nop'sis) False Anemone (Ranunculaceae) macrophylla Ð A rare woodland plant with low clumping foliage somewhat like Columbine and elegant waxen cup-shaped flowers on tall black stems in late summer. It loves our cool summers and does best in a sheltered spot. This is a plant that stops visitors in their tracks when it is in bloom. Slow to establish but long lived. Very unusual! Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30" (foliage 12") Bloom: Aug Spacing: 18" Color: lilac violet Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

ANGELICA (an-jel'i-ca) Purple Parsnip (Apiaceae) gigas Ð Huge striking biennial herb with large lobed leaves and dramatic umbel flowers on red stem. Short-lived but reseeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-60" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24-30" Color: burgundy red Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-10

AQUILEGIA (ak-will-ee'ja) Columbine (Ranunculaceae) U.S. Native Beautiful flowers over lacy decorative foliage. For borders, naturalizing or massing. Short lived but reseeds freely. Likes a well-drained site. alpina Ð Perhaps the best garden Columbine. Persistent dark green foliage. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: violet blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-10

16 ÔBiedermeierÕ Ð Neat compact mounds of foliage and a nice array of colors in the flowers. Very pretty naturalized in a woodland setting. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: May-June Spacing: 12" Color: pink, purples, white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 canadensis Ð Rugged native, prefers sandy soils with adequate moisture, but will tolerate dry soils. Less susceptible to leaf miner damage. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" Color: grayed red and yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-10 canadensis ÔLittle LanternsÕ (Dwarf Wild Columbine) Ð This compact selection of our native Columbine has abundant flowers that are brighter colored than the species. It attracts butterflies, bumblebees and hummingbirds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12" U.S. Native Color: red and yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 vulgaris ÔBarlow BlackÕ Ð An old-fashioned Columbine with spurless, double purplish black flowers. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-30" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12" Color: dark purple Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

ARABIS (ar'a' bis) Dwarf Rockcress (Brassicaceae)

sturii Ð Little tight mats of shiny leaves. Rock gardens. Evergreen. Light: sun, light shade Height: 3-4" Bloom: May Spacing: 8" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 4-7

Aralia (ah-rail'yah) (Araliaceae) cordata ÔSun KingÕ Ð This stunning Japanese Spikenard has chartreuse-yellow foliage shading to pale lime and red-brown stems. The small white flowers in late summer are followed by purple (inedible) berries. This was brought back from Japan by Barry Yinger; a wonderful introduction. Light: shade / pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: August Spacing: 36" Color: white Pricing: 2 ga / D Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 17 Aralia (continued) racemosa (American Spikenard, Indian Root) Ð A much larger woodland plant than our common Aralia nudicaulis, A. racemosa is a bushy native with handsome foliage and wide branching habit. It flowers in a long-branching cluster of umbels, then bears purple berries in the fall. In the ginseng family, American Spikenard will fill a large area in a shady garden. Noted for its aromatic root. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 36-60" New England ® Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 36" Woodlanders Color: greenish white Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 5-9 ArctosTAphylos (arc-to-staff'i-los) Bearberry U.S. Native (Ericaceae) uva-ursi Ð Evergreen, drought-tolerant ground cover that loves sandy soil. Long prostrate stems with shiny small leaves. Red berries and bronze foliage in fall. Good for hot, dry slopes; rocky areas. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-12" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 2-6

Arisaema (a-ri-see'ma) Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Araceae) ringens (Cobra Lily) Ð This is one of our unusual and stately Jack-in-the-Pulpits. Each flower consists of a showy green and purple striped spathe with a 4-6" tall hood. Accentuated with glossy trifoliate leaves, this plant has a tropical look. It also tolerates wet conditions. Light: sh / pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: April Spacing: 18" Color: green and purple Pricing: 1 ga / 18 Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 6-9 serratum (Japanese Jack-in-the-Pulpit) Ð This Japanese relative to our native Jack- in-the-Pulpit has mottled stems, large leaves and large showy flower hoods (pulpits) with stripes of purple, green, and white that cover the yellowish flower (jack). This tropical Arisaema is perfect for rain gardens. Light: sh / pt.sh Height: 36-48" Bloom: April Spacing: 12-18" Color: green and purple Pricing: 1 ga / 18 Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9 triphyllum (Jack-in-the-Pulpit) Ð Unusually stately spring wildflower, with a hooded, striped blossom surrounding a spathe (the jack). Large horizontally held leaves go dormant leaving a cluster of scarlet fruit. Likes moist and humusy soil, swampy shade is great! This plant takes a lot of time to root in; we often sell it without heavy roots. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 18-30" New England ® Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" Woodlanders Color: green and purple Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 4-9

18 Armeria (ar-meer'ee-a) Sea Thrift, Sea Pinks (Plumbaginaceae) maritima ÔSplendensÕ Ð A tough salt-tolerant perennial with tufted linear grass-like foliage and dense globe-shaped flowers. ÔSplendensÕ is very ornamental with vivid pink flowers attractive to hummingbirds. Light: sun Height: 8-10" Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 12" Color: rich dark pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-9

ARTEMISIA (are-ti-meez'-ee-a) Wormwood (Asteraceae) Mostly scented, gray foliaged, and subshrubby, Artemisias like it lean and dry. ludoviciana ÔValerie FinnisÕ Ð Compact, slower growing Artemisia with stunning wide silvery leaves. Choice specimen that contrasts beautifully with green or purple. Flowers are fairly inconspicuous. Light: sun Height: 18-24" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 18" Color: white Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 schmidtiana ÔSilver MoundÕ Ð Silvery, mound-shaped plant for borders, rocks, edging. Very fine textured. Light: sun Height: 12-20" Bloom: Spacing: 18" Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8 stelleriana ÔBoughton SilverÕ (Silver Brocade) (Wormwood) Ð A compact selection of the native Beach Wormwood. Beautiful white, wooly foliage. Good edger where annual Dusty Miller is used. Cascades over walls and pot edges. Needs good drainage. Light: sun Height: 8" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 12" U.S. Native Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 19 ARUNCUS (ah-run'-kus) Goat's Beard (Rosaceae) aethusifolius (Dwarf GoatÕs Beard) Ð Round, neat form and lacy leaves. Good for rock garden and front of border. Long-blooming. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: creamy white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 dioicus Ð Huge shrub-like perennial, great for back of border or as a specimen. Grows 4-5 feet in diameter. Interesting tall hedge for the edge of a woodland. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh Height: 48-72" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" U.S. Native Color: cream Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-7 dioicus ÔKneiffiiÕ Ð Unique looking with deeply cut thread-like leaves. The foliage gives the feeling of a low threadleaf maple. A choice specimen. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: cream Pricing: 2 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-7 ÔMisty LaceÕ Ð This is a cross between the standard GoatÕs Beard, Aruncus dioicus and the dwarf A. aethusifolius. It is mid-sized and does better in hot, humid conditions. PP#15798. Light: sun /sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18-24" Color: white Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-7

ASARUM (a-sar'-um) (Hexastylis) Wild Ginger (Aristolochiaceae) canadense (Canadian Wild Ginger) Ð A woodland native of great merit! Large heart-shaped eggshell satin leaves make a lovely deciduous ground cover. Nice with other wildflowers, or in rocky areas. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh Height: 6-12" Bloom: May Spacing: 12" New England ® Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 1 qt / B Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 2-8 europaeum (European Ginger) Ð (This leaf is our logo.) Choice ground cover with glossy, evergreen heart-shaped leaves for woodland gardens, and edging. Likes rich, humusy soils but hates a regular diet of lawn sprinklers. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 6" Bloom: May Spacing: 12" 1 Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 3 /2" /see price list Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8

20 ASCLEPIAS (as-klee'-pe-as) Butterfly Flower, Milkweed (Asclepiadaceae) With showy Yarrow-like flowers and attractive seed pods, Asclepias is butterfly caviar. Drought resistant and long lived with quite a taproot...try not to move it. Late to emerge in the spring. Needs good drainage. incarnata (Swamp Milkweed) Ð Large flowers and easy culture, always covered with butterflies. Light: sun Height: 36-48" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 36" New England Color: pink Pricing: 1 ga / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-8 incarnata ÔIce BalletÕ (Ice Ballet Swamp Milkweed) Ð A long-blooming bright white selection of Swamp Milkweed. It attracts butterflies and grows best in medium to wet soil. Native to swamps and wet meadows. Light: sun Height: 36-48" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18-24" New England Color: white Pricing: 1 ga / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-9 tuberosa Ð We are excited to offer this native meadow plant again. After years of trying to get it to flourish in a pot, we had gorgeous blooming crops these past few years. New England Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Meadows Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: clear tangerine orange Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9

ASTER (ass'-ter) Michaelmas Daisy (Asteraceae) U.S. Native Fall-blooming favorite, daisy-like flowers in varied colors. Selected mildew-resistant varieties. Moisture and good drainage will also help control mildew. Note that a few of the asters have the nice long new genus name of Symphyotrichum. Nothing is easy, is it? WeÕll list them under aster for a couple of years until the dust settles. cordifolius ÔAvondaleÕ (Avondale Blue Wood Aster) Ð This cultivar of our native Large Leaf Aster has tiny flowers that are very prolific and cover the bushy branches. A mound of lovely light blue forms late in the fall. Native to the Northeast. Light: pt sh /shade Height: 18-24" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 18-24" U.S. Native Color: light blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 21 Aster (continued) cordifolius ÔBlue AutumnÕ (Blue Autumn Aster) Ð A strong upright Aster covered with vivid violet blue, daisy-like flowers. Disease /mildew resistant and will withstand the cool, windy, rainy weather of fall. Compact mounding habit. PP#17400. Light: sun Height: 20-24" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 20" Color: shades of blue Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8 divaricatus (Symphyotrichum divaricatus) (White Wood Aster) Ð This Aster is native from Ontario to Georgia. It is very adaptable and hardy, great for a woodland tapestry. Best to deadhead to prevent self-sowing unless youÕd like a ground cover effect. It is carpeted with white flowers in the fall. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /shade Height: 12-18" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24" New England ® Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 4-8 laevis ÔBlue BirdÕ (Smoother Aster) Ð Similar to A. ÔHella LacyÕ but with flowers that are more blue than purple. Very mildew resistant, with less of the Òbare legÓ look so frustrating with the tall asters. A Dr. Richard Lighty introduction. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48-60" New England Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24" Meadows Color: bluish, yellow centers Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-8 linariifolius (Stiff-leaved Aster) Ð This Aster, a northeastern native, never has a mildew problem. It has unusual needle-like foliage and stays neat and low. Small flowers have yellow centers. Needs full sun to be at its best. Light: sun Height: 12-24" Bloom: Sep Spacing: 12" New England Color: violet blue Pricing: 2 qt / B Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-8 macrophyllus Ð (Big-leaved Aster) Native to eastern U.S. with large sturdy basal leaves and tall flowering stems. Forms a dense and very handsome ground cover of dark green. Will take dry wooded conditions. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-48" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 36" New England ® Color: bluish white Pricing: 2 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 4-8 novae-angliae (Symphyotrichum novae angliae) (New England Aster) ----- ÔAlma PotschkeÕ Ð Long flowering and dazzling bright pink. Light: sun Height: 36" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 30" Color: bright magenta pink Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-8

22 ���� ÔPurple DomeÕ Ð A striking and compact introduction from the Mt. Cuba Center. Very mildew resistant. Light: sun Height: 18" Bloom: Sep Spacing: 18" Color: deep purple Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔVibrant DomeÕ Ð A compact mounding form of New England Aster with hot pink star-shaped flowers and yellow centers. Mildew resistant and a great performer for the autumn season. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 15-20" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24" Color: hot pink Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 oblongifolius (Symphyotrichum oblongifolius) ���� ÔOctober SkiesÕ (Aromatic Aster) Ð This Aster is highly tolerant of drought and poor soils. It is a good ground cover with flowers of a very clear violet blue. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-30" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 18" Color: violet blue Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ---- ÔRaydon's FavoriteÕ Ð Here is a busy aromatic-leaved Aster that doesnÕt have the Òugly legÓ problem of many tall asters. It tolerates dry soil, has large lavender blue flowers with yellow centers and looks stunning with tall Sedums or Amsonias. A tough and durable plant that has great effect in the fall. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 24-36" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 18-24" Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔSchneegitterÕ (Universum group) (Heath Aster) Ð Forms a low mat of fine- textured foliage covered with tiny white flowers in the fall. Will drape beautifully over walls. Mildew resistant, attracts butterflies. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 4" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 18" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 5-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 23 Aster (continued) ÔWoods Light BlueÕ (New York Aster) Ð Densely packed clusters of light blue flowers on short stalks. This Aster has a compact habit and a resistance to mildew and rust. Light: sun Height: 12-16" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 15-20" Color: light blue shades Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔWoods PinkÕ (New York Aster) Ð Excellent... compact and very clear of mildew. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: Sep Spacing: 18" Color: violet tinged pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ÔWoods PurpleÕ (New York Aster) Ð Excellent... compact and very clear of mildew. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: Sep Spacing: 18" Color: violet purple Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

ASTILBE (as-til'-bee) False Spirea (Saxifragaceae) Long-lived perennials for massing, border, or specimen, with fern-like ornamental foliage and showy blooms. Will tolerate sun with ample moisture, but is happiest in some shade. Bloom time is June through August. (Flowering times are broken down below after ÒbloomÓ as early, middle, late.) One of our Wicked Ruggeds. [White] ----- ÔBridal VeilÕ (brautschleier) Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 20" Bloom: late /Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: white Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔDeutschlandÕ Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 20" Bloom: early /Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: creamy white Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔMilk and HoneyÕ (chinensis ÔMilk and HoneyÕ) Ð Creamy white plumes turn pink as they age. New foliage appears marbled. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 30" Bloom: late /July-Aug Spacing: 18-20" Color: shades of white Pricing: 1 ga/ B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔRock and RollÕ Ð Part of the Music Series, which was bred in the Netherlands, ÔRock & RollÕ has bronze-tinged dark green foliage and ÒchunkyÓ white flowers on red stems. PP# 14855. Light: pt sh /shade Height: 20-24" Bloom: mid Jul-Aug Spacing: 18-20" Color: white Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 24 [Pink] ----- arendsii ÔColor FlashÕ (ÔBeauty of ErnstÕ) Ð Bright green foliage turns to purples, reds and dark greens, then gives way to warm autumn colors in late summer. The flowers are nice, but it is the exotic colored foliage that really makes this one stand out. PP#17343. Light: pt sh /shade Height: 20" Bloom: mid Jul-Aug Spacing: 20" Color: pink Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔBressingham BeautyÕ Ð Round clumps of handsome foliage. PP#8828. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 39" Bloom: mid /July Spacing: 24" Color: pink Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ���� ÔDelft LaceÕ Ð Red stems carry salmon-red buds that open to soft apricot pink. The foliage on this attractive cultivar is deep blue-green with red highlights. PP#19839. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: soft apricot pink Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔErikaÕ Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-30" Bloom: early /Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: medium pink Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8 ----- ÔHennie GraaflandÕ Ð Vigorous with more upright feathery spikes. Shiny dark green foliage. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 16" Bloom: mid /July Spacing: 12" Color: pink Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔOstrich PlumeÕ (ÔStraussenfederÕ) Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-30" Bloom: mid /July Spacing: 24" Color: salmon pink Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔPeach BlossomÕ Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 20" Bloom: mid /July Spacing: 18" Color: pale salmon pink Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 25 Astilbe (continued) ----- 'Sugarberry'Ð Sugarberry is a floriferous, soft pink Astilbe with triangular plumes. Part of the ÔShort Ôn SweetÕª series. PP#20674. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 10" Bloom: June-July Spacing: 14" Color: pink shades Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 ���� ÔVisions in PinkÕ (chinensis ÔVisions in PinkÕ) Ð Texured blue-green leaves and fragrant thick plumes. PP#11860. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: mid /July Spacing: 24" Color: pale pink Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ���� ÔVisions in RedÕ (chinensis ÔVisions in RedÕ) Ð Bronze-green foliage and red buds that open to red-pink. PP#11965. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: late /Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: deep purple pink Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ���� ÔYounique Silvery PinkÕ Ð Fragrant pale pink plumes above lacy foliage that forms a rounded clump. The abundant flowers on the astilbe rise high above the foliage. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 20" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 20" Color: pale pink Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 [Red] ----- ÔFanalÕ Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 20-24" Bloom: early /Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: ruby red Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔPurple CandleÕ (chinensis ÔPurpurkerzeÕ) Ð A later-blooming Astilbe with bold dark green foliage. This Chinese astilbe can tolerate more sun than many Astilbes if given ample moisture. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-48" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18-24" Color: purple-red shades Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔRed SentinelÕ Ð Dark stems. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-30" Bloom: late /Jul-Aug Spacing: 18" Color: deep wine red Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

26 [Rose] ----- ÔPumilaÕ (chinensis ÔPumilaÕ) Ð Excellent ground cover. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12" Bloom: late /Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: lavender rose Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

ASTILBOIDES (ass-till-boy'-dees) (Saxifragaceae) tabularis (Shield-leaf RogerÕs Flower) Ð Beautiful huge round leaves, up to 3 feet across, make this an interesting accent or specimen. Likes moist or wet feet. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 48" Color: creamy white Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-7

ASTRANTIA (a-stran'-tee-a) Masterwort (Apiaceae) ÔAbbey RoadÕ Ð Dark purple-pink flowers on purple-black stems. Introduced by Dofferhoff / Rijnbeek in 2003. Beatles love this one (just kidding). PP#14961. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" Color: dark purple-pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7 ÔRomaÕ Ð This Piet Oudolf selection has soft pink button-shaped flowers and silvery pink ruffs. Nice rich green foliage. Best in moist soils. Astrantias are great dried flowers. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12-18" Color: soft pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

AURINIA (aw-ri'-nee-a) Basket of Gold (Brassicaceae) Cascading gray-green foliaged perennial with bright flowers to accompany spring bulbs. Needs excellent drainage; lives longer if cut back by 1/3 after bloom. Grows well in crevices. Semi-evergreen. saxatilis ÔCompactaÕ Ð Cascading evergreen plant for massing and edging; likes sandy soil. Light: sun Height: 12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: bright canary yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 4-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 27 BAPTISIA (bap-tiz'-i-a) False Indigo (Fabaceae) U.S. Native australis Ð Bushy, long-lived plant for back of a border. Gray-green foliage and lovely pea-like flowers and it likes to stay in one spot. Pods give long season of interest. Perennial Plant Association 2010 Plant of the Year. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 36" Color: indigo-blue Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 bicolor ÔStarliteÕ Ð One of the earliest Baptisias to bloom, with bicolor blooms (vivid violet buds open to periwinkle blue and butter cream). As they mature they arch gracefully, forming the typical vase-shaped habit of False Blue Indigos. PP#19971. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 48" Color: periwinkle and butter cream Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ÔPurple SmokeÕ Ð This cultivar has charcoal gray stems with smoky purple flowers. Vigorous once established. Later blooming than many Baptisias. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 36" Color: dusty purple Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 sphaerocarpa ÔScreaming YellowÕ Ð This new selection is compact and rounded, with bold deep-green foliage and yes, screaming yellow flowers. Large blooms, drought tolerant and deer resistant. Leslie first saw this Baptisia in Leonard PerryÕs wonderful Vermont garden. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24" Color: brilliant golden yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8 tinctoria (Yellow Wild Indigo) Ð Yellow wild indigo is an upright shrubby perennial with clover-like gray-green foliage and small creamy yellow flowers. Ornamental seed pods. Tinctoria comes from the the Latin word for dye; this was used by the early Americans as a substitute for True Indigo (Indigofera) in making dyes. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24-36" New England Color: yellow to cream Pricing: 2 qt / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 5-8

28 BERGENIA (ber-gen'-i-a) Pigsqueak (Saxifragaceae) cordifolia Ð Huge waxy evergreen leaves. Good for edging, accent, underplanting, massing. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. ----- ÔBressingham RubyÕ Ð Large polished deep green leaves turn maroon in autumn. Rosy red bell clusters rise on deep red stalks above the foliage. PP#7344. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 14" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-16" Color: rose red Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-10

BOLTONIA (bol-toe'-nee-a) Bolton's Aster (Asteraceae) U.S. Native asteroides ----- ÔSnowbankÕ Ð Wonderful very late bloomer resembling a tall, bushy Aster with no mildew. You canÕt beat that! Light: sun Height: 36-48" Bloom: Oct Spacing: 42" Color: white with yellow centers Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

BRUNNERA (brunn'- er-a) Alkanet (Boraginaceae) macrophylla Ð Large dark textured leaves (8-10 inches wide) with contrasting tiny blue flowers, good for border, massing, woodland. Takes some dry shade. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: clear French blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-7 macrophylla ÔJack FrostÕ Ð This Brunnera has silvery leaves and green veins. The foliage gleams in the sun, and provides a lovely contrast to its miniature blue flowers in the spring. Very sun tolerant. PP#13859. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: clear French blue Pricing: 2 qt / C & True ga / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-7 macrophylla ÔSea HeartÕ Ð This cultivar is similar to Brunnera ÔJack FrostÕ with striking green veined silver leaves. It has thicker leaves which allows it to hold up in hot humid conditions. PPAF. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18-24" Color: clear French blue Pricing: True ga / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 29 CALAMINTHA (ka-la-min'tha) Calamint (Lamiaceae) nepeta ÔWhite CloudÕ Ð Tolerant of dry sites, this herb has clouds of white flowers on top of fragrant oregano-shaped leaves. A good substitute for BabyÕs Breath. Great nectar source for bees and butterflies. Light: sun Height: 12-24" Bloom: Jun-Oct Spacing: 12" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

CALLIRHOE (ka-lee-ro-ee) Poppy Mallow (Malvaceae) involucrata Ð We are pleased to offer this little gem, given to us by Paul Sokal of Addison Gardens. It forms a horizontal clump that begins to flower just after most spring perennials have stopped blooming. The flowers are delicate in appearance yet with an arresting bright color, like vivid cups of wine that seem to float on slender stems. They are easy to grow, demanding only good drainage and sun. Wonderful on walls or raised beds. Long blooming. It is hard to find ...why, we donÕt know. Light: sun Height: 8-10" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 18" Color: shades of dark pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-6

CALTHA (kal'tha) Marsh Marigold (Ranunculaceae) palustris Ð Stunning native with rounded leaves and bright yellow single flowers in spring. Looks wonderful naturalized along a stream. Goes dormant after bloom; try to combine it with a later-emerging foliage plant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: April Spacing: 18" New England ® Color: buttercup yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-7

CAMPANULA (kam-pan'-you-la) Bellflower (Campanulaceae) A diverse genus with wonderful characteristic bell-shaped flowers. Campanulas are true nostalgia plants and the staples of many perennial borders. They have long bloom times, a good range of colors, and are easy to care for. carpatica (Carpathian Harebell) Ð The carpaticas are popular for edging and rock gardens. They are floriferous and very easy to grow. Try mixing the Clips and the Pearl series below for extended bloom. ---- ÔDark Blue ClipsÕ (Blue Clips) Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 12" Color: rich blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7

30 ---- ÔWhite PearlÕ Ð ÔWhite PearlÕ blooms 1-2 weeks earlier than ÔWhite Clips.Õ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 12" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 glomerata ÔJoan ElliotÕ (Clustered Bellflower) Ð Very floriferous and more compact than ÔSuperba.Õ Light: sun Height: 18" U.S. Native Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: deep violet blue Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 lactiflora ÔLoddon AnnaÕ Ð This Bellflower is a beauty, growing to 30" with large masses of soft pinkish-white flowers that blend with many other colors. Light: sun Height: 30" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: soft pink Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-7 persicifolia (Peach-leafed Bellflower) Ð Large flowers rise high above the foliage (which does not resemble peach leaves), making this plant better for blending than for specimen. Grows in sun or shade. Reseeds. Evergreen foliage. Good for cutting. ----- ÔTelham BeautyÕ Light: sun /sh Height: 12-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: soft porcelain blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔPink OctopusÕ Ð OK, get ready for this one; it starts with Òhanging Chinese lanternÓ buds that become long-petalled ÒoctopusÓ flowers. They cover the plant on strong stems and last for a long time. It is vigorous, easy to grow, and will definitely cause a buzz in the neighborhood. Deer resistant. PP#18885. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 10-15" Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 18-24" Color: bright candy pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 portenschlagiana ÔBirch HybridÕ (Birch Dalmatian Bellflower) Ð Similar to Campanula poscharskyana but shorter. Wonderful draped over walls and steps. ÔBirch HybridÕ is more floriferous and longer blooming than the species. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 3-4" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: light violet blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 4-7

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 31 Campanula (continued) poscharskyana (Serbian Bellflower) Ð A choice plant for ground cover or rock walls because it blooms well in full sun or shade. Tolerates sandy soils and root competition. Staggered bloom long after its normal bloom time. Light: sun /sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: May-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: medium violet blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 4-7 poscharskyana ÔBlue WaterfallÕ (AKA ÔCamgoodÕ) Ð This selection has dark green foliage, a tidier habit and smaller leaves than straight poscharskyana. It is vigorous and floriferous, great for rock walls, walkways, edging or containers. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: dark violet blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 rotundifolia ÔOlympicaÕ (Bluebells of Scotland) Ð Classic cottage garden plant, well represented in Scotch folklore. It is a dainty, but durable plant with large drooping bells and long bloom time. ÔOlympicaÕ is a compact cultivar of rotundifolia. Native to northern seasides and mountains of the U.S. Reseeds readily. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: bright blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-8

ÔSarastroÕ Ð A Bellflower with a slow-spreading habit. In late spring the clumps are topped with dark purple, pendant bells. Similar to ÔKent Belle,Õ but much better behaved. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun/pt.sh Height: 18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24" Color: dark purple Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 takesimana ÔElizabethÕ Ð Lesser known but superb Campanula with rosettes of heart-shaped light green leaves. The flowers are striking tubular bells, carried on long arching stems. Needs good drainage. Very vigorous; give it space or boundaries! One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 24-30" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: purplish pink Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8

Come visit when the Peonies are in bloom....or anytime! 32 CARYOPTERIS (ca-ree-op' tur-is) Blue Mist Shrub (Verbenaceae) clandonensis ÔFirst ChoiceÕ Ð A lovely shrub that combines well with herbaceous perennials. ÔFirst ChoiceÕ has whorls of inky blue flowers along the axils of the upper stems. Blue Mist Shrub is a late summer bloomer that looks great with Rudbeckias and Echinaceas. It needs well-drained soil and it is best to prune in spring. Good butterfly plant. PP#11958. Light: sun Height: 24" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: deep vivid blue Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

CAULOPHYLLUM (kaw-lo-fill' um) Blue Cohosh (Berberidaceae) thalictroides Ð This mountain woodland native emerges with striking lacy purplish foliage that becomes more blue as it matures. It is large and impressive with diminuitive flowers that become dark blue berry-like seed pods. Great as a woodland transition or shade garden accent and is best in moist and limey soils. Traditionally used to induce labor, thus its other common name, Papoose-root. Not a big selling point, we realize, but interesting folklore. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 24-36" New England ® Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 36" Woodlanders Color: whitish yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-8

CENTAUREA (sen-tor'-ree-a) Cornflower (Asteraceae) montana (Mountain Bluet) Ð Spidery, rich reddish-centered blue flowers appearing a few at a time. Likes it somewhat dry. Vigorous; we cut this back after bloom so it stays neat looking. Light: sun Height: 12-24" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: violet blue Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 -----ÔAmethyst in SnowÕ Ð This new introduction of Cornflower has large flared flowers of silky white petals and purple centers that give a kaleidoscope effect and a great contrast to the dark foliage. Tolerates dry soil and naturalizes well with other Centaurea varieties. PP#18284. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 14-18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" Color: white and purple Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 33 Centaurea (continued) -----ÔAmethyst DreamÕ Ð This new introduction of Cornflower has large flared rich purple flowers. Tolerates dry soil and naturalizes well with other Centaurea varieties. PP# 20781. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 14-18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" Color: rich reddish purple Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

Centranthus (sen-tran' thus) Red Valerian (Valarianacae) ruber ÔCoccineusÕ Ð This must be one of the most admired ÒweedsÓ in Great Britain where it grows in every crevice it can find. It is not as prolific in the northeast, but will thrive in lean, well-drained sunny sites. Red Valerian has blue-green leaves, striking, fragrant pink flowers and a lax habit that makes it suited to walls and raised beds. This old-fashioned perennial is a good butterfly plant. Self-seeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-30" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24" Color: carmine pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

CERASTIUM (ser-ass'-ti-um) Snow in Summer (Caryophyllaceae) tomentosum Ð Beautiful bright silver foliage, likes lean and dry soil. Ground cover, edging, rocks, walls, dry banks. Vigorous; reseeds readily. Very floriferous. Light: sun Height: 3-6" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-7

CERATOSTIGMA (ser-a-toss-stig'ma) Plumbago (Plumbaginaceae) plumbaginoides Ð Beautiful ground cover with crisp glossy foliage. Gentian blue flowers make a stunning contrast with its red fall foliage. Neat and vigorous, but marginally hardy. Mulch it or try it among slabs or rocks which provide root protection. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 24" Color: gentian blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 6-9

CHELONE (chel-o'-nee) Turtlehead (Scrophulariaceae) glabra (White Turtlehead) Ð This is our native Turtlehead with white flowers that stand out beautifully against the dark green foliage. It is rhizomatous so it is best to let it naturalize in an informal garden. Does well in boggy soil. Attracts butterflies. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 24" New England ® Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-9

34 ----- ÔBlack AceÕ Ð A tall dark-leaved cultivar of our native white Turtlehead. It grows best in medium to wet, rich humusy soil. Good for bog and rain gardens, around ponds, and for erosion control. Light: pt.sh Height: 36-48" New England Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24" Meadows Color: white Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 5-8 lyonii ÔHot LipsÕ Ð Foliage is darker green than the species with tight clusters of flowers; bronzy new growth and reddish stems. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: rose-pink Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

CHRYSANTHEMUM (kris-anth'-e-mum) (Single Mums) (Asteraceae) (formerly Dendranthema) Ð These single fall mums are truly hardy and are superior to the double forms. The graceful single daisies give valuable late fall color, as well as a nectar station and butterfly landing pad. Easy and vigorous, they can be sheared midseason for more compactness. Divide every 3 years. ÔClara CurtisÕ Ð Bright flowers and easy care. Light: sun Height: 12-24" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 24" Color: rose pink, yellow centers Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ÔJane's Yellow ButtonÕ Ð Here is a reliable late-blooming hardy Mum from our friend Jane Shute. It has cheery bright yellow flowers starting in October and often blooms well into November. As with all mums, best to cut back midsummer to keep it bushy and compact. This hardy mum lasts for many years in the garden. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-20" Bloom: Oct-Nov Spacing: 24" Color: bright butter yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ÔSheffieldÕ Ð A wonderful selection from Mary Ann and Fred McGourty. Light: sun Height: 30" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24" Color: pale dusty pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8 weyrichii ÔWhite BombÕ Ð A true ground cover that should be used more! Very ­vigorous, will smother weeds all season, then give a late and stunning floral display. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 8-12" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24" Color: creamy white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8 Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 35 CHRYSOGONUM (kris-og'-o-num) Green and Gold U.S. Native (Asteraceae) virginianum ÔAllen BushÕ Ð Woodland ground cover with small bright flowers in late spring that persist lightly most of summer. The flowers are lovely against the dark green foliage. Needs good drainage and will take dry shade. Great with spring wildflowers. Light: sun /sh Height: 6-9" Bloom: Jun-Jul /Oct Spacing: Ind 24" Color: bright yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 5-8 CIMICIFUGA Ð see Actaea

CLEMATIS (clem'ah-tis) (Ranunculaceae) Integrifolia (Solitary Clematis) Ð One of the prettiest of the non-vining Clematis species. Single nodding blue flowers last about 6 weeks, followed by ornamental seed heads in late summer. Has a habit similar to Clematis recta. Light: sun Height: 36-48" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 36" Color: violet blue Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7 ----- ÔMongolian BellsÕ Ð A compact non-vining form of the species. It forms a ground cover or weaves through its neighbors. Blooms are blue, pink, lavender, or white nodding bells followed by ornamental seed heads. Light: sun / pt.sh Height: 6-12" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 6-12" Color: blue to white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 CLERODENDRON (kle-ro-den'-drum) Harlequin Glorybower (Lamiaceae) trichotomum Ð An open, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with large heart-shaped leaves and fragrant blooms in the fall followed by stunning blue berries (drupes). Late to emerge in the spring, Harlequin Glorybower makes a great screen, and suckers or seedlings form new plants quickly. This is a hardy strain (orginally from LeslieÕs grandmother Hope Warren) that has been admired in our garden for years. Light: sun/pt.sh Height: 6-12 feet Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 10-15 feet Color: white with pink buds Pricing: True ga / C Tag Header: shrub Zones: 5-9

36 COMPTONIA (comp-toe'nee-a) (Myricacea) peregrina (Sweet Fern) Ð Sweet fern is a native shrub with a unique citronella scent and incredible durability. We have always wanted to grow it, even though it is not herbaceous, because it solves problems so well. Sweet Fern controls erosion beautifully and grows on those hot dusty banks that nothing else likes (it fixes nitrogen on its roots). Wide-spreading habit and tiny, long glossy textured leaves that resemble tiny fern fronds. Small greenish catkin flowers in the the spring. Hardy to Zone 2. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-40" New England Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 48-60" Meadows Color: greenish yellow Pricing: 2 2 qt / C Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 2-6

CONVALLARIA (kon-val-air'-ee-a) Lily of the Valley (Liliaceae) majalis Ð Vigorous classic ground cover with sweet-smelling bell-shaped flowers. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12" Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 2-7 -----ÔAureovariegataÕ (Variegated Lily)Ð The leaves on Variegated Lily of the Valley can be green and white or green and yellow striped - lighting up the shade garden. Its fragrant white coral bells delight the senses. Light: pt.sh / sh Height: 6-12" Bloom: April-Jun Spacing: 12" Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 2-7 majalis ÔRosea'Ð Soft pink-flowered form of Lily of the Valley. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12" Color: light pink Pricing: 1 qt / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 2-7

COREOPSIS (ko-ree-op'-sis) Tickseed (Asteraceae) auriculata ÔNanaÕ (Mouse Ear Coreopsis) Ð This is a compact Coreopsis with shiny green leaves and very bright flowers that persist for many weeks. Try it! One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: May-Sep Spacing: 12-15" Color: golden yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 37 Coreopsis (continued) ÔCosmic EvolutionÕ Ð A member of the ÒBig Bang Series,Ó this selection produces sterile creamy white flowers with a gold center. During cooler weather, magenta coloring radiates from the center to the petals. PP#22943. Light: sun Height: 18-24" Bloom: Jun-Sept Spacing: 18" Color: white Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 ÔCosmic EyeÕ Ð One of the ÒBig BangÓ series, this compact Tickseed is a cross between Threadleaf Coreopsis and the standard grandiflora types. It has bright yellow flowers with a maroon eye and a gold center. PPAF. Light: sun Height: 12-15" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 12-15" Color: yellow with maroon eye Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 ÔGalaxyÕ Ð A member of the ÒBig Bang Series,Ó this compact well-branched Tickseed produces large two-inch semi-double canary yellow flowers from early summer to early fall. PP#21999. Light: sun Height: 12" Bloom: Jun-Sept Spacing: 12" Color: canary yellow Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 ÔJethro TullÕ (Jethro Tull Tickseed) Ð This new hybrid has deeply fluted petals that give it a crisp and starry appearance. It is compact, deer resistant and long blooming (even reblooming when cut back). A floriferous and choice selection. PP#18789. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18-24" Color: golden yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-10 ÔMercury RisingÕ Ð Finally, a hardy red Coreopsis (zone 5)! Attractive deep green foliage with velvety wine red blossoms and golden orange centers. Butterflies and honeybees love the (sterile) blossoms that bloom continuously without deadheading. PPAF. Light: sun Height: 15-18" Bloom: Jun-Sept Spacing: 24-36" Color: wine red Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 tripteris (Tall Tickseed) Ð This native species is not new, simply unknown. It is a tall and unique Coreopsis that is self-supporting, forming an impressive clump topped with many dark-centered yellow flowers. Happiest in moist soil. Deadhead after flowering. Bamboo-like foliage turns bronze-purple in the fall. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48-72" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 36" U.S. Native Color: yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

38 verticillata (Threadleaf Coreopsis) Ð Fast growing, easy, durable, and long blooming with delicate ÒairyÓ foliage. ----- ÔMoonbeamÕ Ð This lovely Coreopsis was voted the 1992 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year. Dark foliage contrasts nicely with pale ­ yellow flowers. Light: sun Height: 18-24" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: pale yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔZagrebÕ Ð Our stock is from the Netherlands and very compact. Light: sun Height: 15" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18" Color: rich yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

CORNUS (kor'nus) (Cornaceae) (syn. Chamaepericlymenum) canadensis (Bunchberry) Ð Lovely native woodland ground cover with leaves and eggshell white blossoms like any Dogwood. Likes moisture and acidic soil; wonderful companion to dormant or non-dormant woodland wildflowers. Red fall foliage. Best in northern New England. Light: pt.sh Height: 3-5" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12" New England ® Color: eggshell white Pricing: 1 qt / B Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 2-7

CORYDALIS (ko-ri'-dal-is) Corydalis (Fumariaceae) flexuosa ÔPurple LeafÕ Ð This stunning Corydalis is one of the earliest to bloom, with purplish blue flowers and purplish leaves that have a red tinge. It needs sharp drainage and does best in a partly shaded site with humus-rich soil. Long blooming and compact. Very unusual! Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-15" Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: soft purple blue Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 6-8 lutea Ð This lovely perennial, resembling Dicentra eximia, is common in Great Britain and will grow almost anywhere that has good drainage. It literally blooms for months. Will grow in cracks and crevices, and reseeds readily. Light: sun /sh Height: 8-15" Bloom: May-Oct Spacing: 18" Color: sulphur yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

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CRAMBE (kram'be) Giant Kale (Brassicaceae) cordifolia Ð Crambe has huge coarse cabbage-like leaves which send up a gigantic (5-6 ft.) cloud of airy ÒBabyÕs BreathÓ-scented flowers. A large unique plant for accent or specimen. May have to be staked. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48-60" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 36" Color: white Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8

DARMERA (dar'-mer-a) Umbrella Plant (Saxifragaceae) (syn. Peltiphyllum) peltata Ð A bog plant from the west coast. Unusual ÒknobbyÓ flowers rise before the leaves, which reach an impressive 2 feet across. Very handsome plant. Big statement! Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 36-48" Bloom: Apr Spacing: 48" Color: shades of pink and purple Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-7

DELPHINIUM (del-fin'-ee-um) Larkspur (Ranunculaceae) Stately cottage garden classics. Delphiniums are magnificent, though short-lived perennials, with tall blue, pink, or white spires. belladonna Ð Shorter than the New Millennium Hybrids, multi-stemmed and often need no staking. Long lived! ----- ÔBelladonnaÕ Light: sun Height: 36-48" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: light blue Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7 ----- ÔBellamosumÕ Light: sun Height: 36-48" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: deep blue Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7 exaltatum (Tall Larkspur) Ð Native Larkspur with strong unbranched stems; no need for staking! Deadhead for a repeat bloom. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Appalachian ® Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: Appalachian Woodlandersš Zones: 5-7

40 grandiflorum (Chinese Delphinium) Ð This Delphinium is perfect for smaller gardens. It has spurless true-blue flowers above threadlike leaves. Very elegant, well branched, and a good cut flower! ----- ÔBlue MirrorÕ Light: sun Height: 15-20" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12" Color: true blue Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7 New Millennium Hybrids Ð This wonderful series of Delphiniums was bred in New Zealand for strong stems, magnificent large flowers, and cold hardiness. In full sun, the New Millenniums shouldnÕt need staking. They have large textured leaves that are attractive even when not in bloom. We are very excited about these beauties. ----- ÔDouble InnocenceÕ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: white, greenish tinge Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7 ----- ÔPagan PurplesÕ Ð A ÔNew Millennium DelphiniumÕ which out-performs other tall types with its single to double blossoms and rich shades. Finely cut foliage forms a medium-sized bushy mound. A ÒHeritage Perennialsš Top Ten PerennialÓ for 2006. Light: sun Height: 47-70" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18-23" Color: dark purple-blue to mauve Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 ----- ÔPink PunchÕ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-60" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18-24" Color: purple-pink shades Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7 ���� ÔSweetheartÕ - The rich pink blossoms on Delphinum ÔSweetheartÕ have a white bee and are often semi-double or double. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-60" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: pink and white Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7 ----- ÔSunny SkiesÕ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48-72" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: sky blue with a white bee Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7"

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 41 Dendranthema Ð See Chrysanthemum

DIANTHUS (dy-an'-thus) Pinks (Caryophyllaceae) Dianthus species, reminiscent of our grandmothersÕ gardens, are excellent edging and rock garden plants. Many are fragrant. All need excellent drainage and do best in full sun and slightly alkaline soil. Short lived Ð divide every 2-3 years. allwoodii ÔFrosty FireÕ (Modern Pink) Ð A striking Dianthus with double dark pink flowers and very blue-gray grass-like foliage. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" Color: dark pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 4-9 ÔCoconut SurpriseÕ Ð Perfectly laundered and starched double white flowers with crisp crimson centers and toothed edges. Neat habit and good winter hardiness. Very fragrant. PP#18828. Light: sun Height: 9" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12" Color: white, crimson centers Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 5-9 ÔDevon ZeraÕ (aka Firestar)- The fire red flowers of this Dianthus have a dark eye contrasting nicely with its gray-green foliage. While it attracts butterflies, it is deer resistant. PP#14895. Light: sun/pt. sh Height: 8" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 8" Color: red shades Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 5-9 gratianopolitanus (subacaulis) Ð The Cheddar Pinks are mat-forming with larger flowers than most other cultivars. ----- ÔMountain MistÕ Ð Very fragrant single pink flowers above blue-green foliage that really holds up. Tolerant of heat and humidity. Light: sun Height: 12" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12" Color: soft lavender pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-8 ÔPeppermint StarÕ Ð Large light pink flowers with defined red centers and toothed edges. Neat habit and good winter hardiness. Fragrant! PP#20369. Light: sun Height: 6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 14" Color: pink, crimson centers Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 5-9 ÔWicked WitchÕ Ð Tight mats of powder blue foliage are topped with eight-inch

42 spikes of clover-like fragrant cherry red flowers that cover the foliage. Originally introduced as Dianthus ÔRed Devil.Õ Light: sun Height: 8" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" Color: cherry red Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

DICENTRA (dy-sen'-tra) (Lamprocapnos) Bleeding Heart (Fumariaceae) One of the most popular shade perennials with pendant, heart-shaped flowers and ­finely textured foliage. Fast growing and easy. ÔBurning HeartsÕ Ð The rose-red flowers of ÔBurning HeartÕ are edged in white. It has handsome blue-gray textured foliage and does best in moist well-drained soil. This cultivar is a cross between Dicentra eximia and Dicentra peregrina rubra; it has excellent vigor and more flower power. PP#20797. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 10-12" Bloom: May-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: rose red, white edges Pricing: 1 ga / D Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-9 eximia (Fringed Bleeding Heart) Ð Native with delicate fern-like foliage, for massing, woodland, and specimen. Easy and very long blooming. Seedlings from straight eximia will occasionally produce a white-flowered form, even the plants in our crops. The cultivars such as ÔKing of HeartsÕ will always be true to color. Light: sun /sh Height: 18" Bloom: May-Aug Spacing: 18" Appalachian ® Color: medium-light pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: Appalachian Woodlandersš Zones: 4-8 formosa ÔAuroraÕ Ð This Bleeding Heart is a native of western coastal forests. It is similar to Dicentra eximia, but has more of a blue-green foliage color and a tendency to form a ground cover. The cultivar ÔAuroraÕ is a soft white. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-16" Bloom: May-Aug Spacing: 18" U.S. Native Color: soft white Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 formosa ÔLuxuriantÕ Ð Grayish-green foliage and cherry-red nodding flowers that last for many weeks, this classic cultivar tolerates hot weather and looks great for most of the season, especially if given decent moisture. Light: pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: May-Sep Spacing: 12-18" U.S. Native Color: cherry red Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 43 Dicentra (continued) ÔIvory HeartsÕ Ð This variety forms a clump of powdery blue-green leaves topped with dangling heart-shaped white flowers that last for a long time. In cool summer regions it could bloom into fall. Remove faded blooms for rebloom. PP#15599. Light: pt.sh Height: 10-12" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12-16" Color: white Pricing: 1 ga / D Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-9 ÔKing of HeartsÕ Ð This eximia type has bluish-green foliage and a compact neat habit. Lovely rich pink flowers. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-16" Bloom: May-Aug Spacing: 18" U.S. Native Color: rosy pink Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 spectabilis (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) (Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart) Ð A classic springtime perennial filling a space up to 4 feet across. Summer dormant but foliage will persist through much of the early season if kept moist. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 36" Color: rose pink Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔAlbaÕ Ð A white form of the above. Summer dormant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 30" Color: white Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔValentine RedÕ Ð This is a color breakthrough for a lovely old standard. The dangling rows of heart-shaped flowers are vivid red with the same white inner petals as the species. Red-tinged new foliage. Light: sun/pt.sh Height: 24-30" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 30" Color: vivid red & white Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

DICTAMNUS (dik-tam'-nus) Gas Plant (Rutaceae) albus (fraxinella) Ð Long-lived shrub-like plant, with glossy lemon-scented leaves and stunning mauve flowers. Slow growing but well worth the wait. May cause skin irritation.­ Try igniting its ÒgasÓ on a calm summer evening. Some of our plants may be white, as seed is variable; the name for the true white Gas Plant is Dictamnus albus ÔAlbiflorus.Õ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18-24" Color: soft mauve Pricing: 1 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

44 DIGITALIS (dij-i-tah-lis) Foxglove (Scrophulariaceae) Most Digitalis species are biennial, meaning they live for 2 years. They are known for their tall spectacular racemes of showy flowers, resembling a cut finger of a glove (digitalis means finger-like). All are happiest in constant moisture and partial shade. Note that Digitalis grandiflora is a true perennial. grandiflora ÔCarillonÕ (Yellow Foxglove) Ð This dwarf form of grandiflora is a lovely woodland plant; this is a true perennial unlike the more common Foxgloves. ÔCarillonÕ is very floriferous, with flowers on one side of each stem. Light: pt.sh Height: 15-20" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 10-12" Color: soft yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 purpurea Ð Large showy biennial (lives two years) which produces flowers around the whole flower stalks. Colors are varied and its abundant seedlings will be too. This classic border perennial is a great vertical accent. Reseeds readily. ----- Excelsior Hybrids (Excelsior Foxglove) Light: pt.sh Height: 60-72" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24" Color: purples and whites Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

DISPORUM (die-spor'um) Fairy Bells (Liliaceae) flavens (Yellow Fairy Bells) Ð These Fairy Bells are native to Korea and have a habit similar to SolomonÕs seal. The tubular soft yellow nodding flowers appear in clusters at the end of the stems. Slow to establish but very showy and choice with black berries in the fall. Likes moist organically rich soil. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 30" Bloom: May Spacing: 24" Color: soft yellow Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 smilacinum (Japanese Fairy Bells) Ð Japanese Fairy Bells have delicate white flowers at the end of each stem. Likes moist organically rich soil. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 30" Bloom: May Spacing: 24" Color: white Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

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DODECATHEON (doe-de-kath'ee-on) Shooting Star (Asteraceae) meadia Ð This native is a beautiful wildflower resembling graceful badminton ÒbirdiesÓ heading earthward. The foliage stays low and goes dormant midsummer. Try it in open woodlands or rock gardens. Light: pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12" Appalachian ® Color: white or pale pink Pricing: 1 qt / B Woodlanders Tag Header: Appalachian Woodlandersš Zones: 4-8

DRACOCEPHALUM (dra-ko-cef'a-lum) Dragonhead (Lamiaceae) Dragonheads are hardy, durable, small clump formers, with hooded (dragon-shaped) flowers and crisp linear foliage. They are excellent in rock garden settings. They all like sun and good drainage. argunense ÔFuji BlueÕ Ð Drought tolerant, with glossy needle-like leaves and brilliant blue flowers that have a light blue lip. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 12" Color: blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

ECHINACEA (ek-in-ay'-see-a) Coneflower (Asteraceae) U.S. Native pallida (Pale Coneflower) Ð This tough Echinacea hails from south-central U.S. and is perfect for naturalizing, as it is vigorous and takes poor soil and root competition well. It has narrow petals and strong stems if grown in sun. Attracts butterflies and birds. Native Americans used this plant to treat bites, burns and stings. Light: sun/pt.sh Height: 18-30" Bloom: Jun-July Spacing: 18" Color: lavender Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-10 purpurea Ð Wonderful prairie wildflower for massing or in meadows. Produces large showy flowers, and seedheads provide winter interest. Echinacea is also a valuable herb, much sought after for immune system "jump-starting." Drought tolerant. ----- ÔAfter MidnightÕ- This Echinacea is part of the Big Skyª series. These plants are compact, free-branching plants that form bushy clumps. Flowers are reddish-purple on sturdy black stems. Light: sun/pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 12" Color: reddish-purple Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

46 ----- ÔEvan SaulÕ (Sundown) Ð From the Big Skyª series; wide russet-orange petals that are slightly reflexed, giving a substantial appearance. Rose-like fragrance. Reblooms. PP#17659. Light: sun Height: 32-36" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 18-24" Color: rusty orange Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8 ----- ÔGreen EnvyÕ Ð Flowers open mint green and from the center cone, then begin to turn light purple while the edges retain their green color. Very unusual and yes, your neighbors will be envious. PPAF. Light: sun Height: 24-30" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: light green with rose tones Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔHot PapayaÕ Ð This robust new Echinacea from Dutch breeder Arie Blom progresses from a single pale orange flower to an outrageously bright orange-red shaggy ÒmopheadÓ flower. It has strong dark stems and is hardy to zone 4. This is a great new introduction. PPAF. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-36" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: vivid orange-red Pricing: 2 qt / C & True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ���� ÔMagnusÕ Ð Perennial Plant Association 1998 Plant of the Year. Large non-drooping blooms, sturdy and long lasting. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: deep rose pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔPica BellaÕ Ð This is a compact Coneflower with narrow deep pink rays around a colorful orange-bronze cone. Light: sun / pt.sh Height: 24-29" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 18-24" Color: deep pink Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔRuby StarÕ (Rubinstein) Ð Similar to Echinacea ÔMagnusÕ with stiff petals and large flowers. Vigorous and bold, with a brighter effect than other varieties. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-40" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: rich raspberry pink Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 47 Echinacea (continued) ----- ÔSunriseÕ Ð Another new Echinacea from Itsaul Nursery with citron­ yellow flowers and a central cone that changes from green to gold. Rose scented and vigorous! PP#16235. Light: sun Height: 30-36" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 18-24" Color: citron yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔWhite SwanÕ Ð Shorter than ÔMagnusÕ with large sturdy flowers. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: eggshell white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 Sombrero Seriesª Ð Well-branched Coneflowers with sturdy stems and good vigor / hardiness. Bright flowers of a rich orange red. A Darwin Perennials introduction. We saw some of these ÔSombero SeriesÕ Coneflowers at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society gardens and they seemed to have more vigor than the ÔBig Sky Series.Õª Let us know what you think! ----- ÔHot CoralÕ PP#23097. Light: sun Height: 22-24" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 18-24" Color: hot orange-red Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 ----- ÔSalsa RedÕ PP#23105. Light: sun Height: 22-24" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18-24" Color: rich orange red Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔSandy YellowÕ PP#23104. Light: sun Height: 24" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18-24" Color: bright peach yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

ECHINOPS (ek'in-ops) Globe Thistle (Asteraceae) ritro Ð The grayish thistle-like foliage of Echinops is a great architectural and contrasting element in the garden. The flowers are unusual spiny globes, lasting for weeks (can also be dried). Does well in poor dry soil. Reseeds. Light: sun Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: soft steel blue Pricing: 2 qt / A & 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

48 EPIGAEA (eh-pi-gee'ah) Trailing Arbutus, Mayflower (Ericaceae) repens Ð This native was a prized wildflower harvested for its evergreen leaves until a concerned group began a society to protect them. Thus began the New England Wildflower Society in 1900. Trailing Arbutus has waxy pink or white flowers that are very fragrant; it makes a carpet on a north or east slope. Keep it moist for two seasons and it will take drought well after that. Very choice perennial. Light: pt.sh Height: 4-8" Bloom: May Spacing: 12" New England ® Color: white or pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 4-8

EPIMEDIUM (ep-ee-mee'-dee-um) Barrenwort (Berberidaceae) Choice semi-evergreen ground cover known for graceful heart-shaped foliage and Columbine-like flowers (flowers arise before the leaves). Does well in dry conditions and deep shade, and is one of the hardiest perennials. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. ÔBrilliant Ruby StarrÕ Ð Very large ruby red flowers on tall stems. Vigorous and showy. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 14" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: ruby red Pricing: 1 qt / E Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 grandiflorum ���� album (Longspur Barrenwort) Ð We found this one at Joe Pye WeedÕs Garden in Carlisle, MA; it has lovely, pure white blossoms with the long spurs that this species is famous for. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 9-12" Color: pure white Pricing: 1 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ----- higoense ÔBanditÕ Ð Tiny and charming with purple-edged leaves in spring and a blanket of creamy white flowers. Named by Epimedium breeder Darrell Probst in 2000. A wonderful introduction. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: May Spacing: 12" Color: creamy white Pricing: 1 qt / E Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ���� ÔMizuhomaruÕ (Longspur Barrenwort) Ð From Joe Pye WeedÕs Garden comes this introduction with spurs that curve inward toward the center of the blooms. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: pale rose-purple Pricing: 1 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9 Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 49 Epimedium (continued) ���� ÔNanumÕ (Longspur Barrenwort) Ð From Joe Pye WeedÕs Garden, a miniature Barrenwort with a clumping habit and long spurs on very vivid white flowers. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 4-8" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 12" Color: bright white Pricing: 1 qt / E Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ���� ÔQueen EstaÕ (Longspur Barrenwort) Ð This two-toned Barrenwort has shades of lavender on its long-spurred flowers and purple-flushed spring growth. From Joe Pye WeedÕs Garden in Carlisle, MA. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 16" Color: light and dark lavender Pricing: 1 qt / E Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8 ----- ÔRose QueenÕ (Longspur Barrenwort) Ð Vigorous and mound-forming. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-10" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12" Color: dark pink Pricing: 1 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8 ���� ÔSaxton's PurpleÕ (Longspur Barrenwort) Ð Large unusual flowers on this cool barrenwort from Joe Pye WeedÕs Garden. It has red-tinged foliage and big reddish-purple flowers that resemble white-footed spiders. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-14" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 14" Color: reddish purple Pricing: 1 qt / D Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ----- White Selection (Longspur Barrenwort) Ð Vigorous and mound-forming. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-10" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 12" Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8 sempervirens ----- ÔMarsÕ Ð From Joe Pye WeedÕs Garden comes a rare rose-red Barrenwort with a heavy bloom set. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 10" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 12" Color: rose red Pricing: 1 qt / D Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8 ���� ÔWhite PurityÕ Ð This Joe Pye WeedÕs Garden introduction has large leaves and contrasting white flowers. Makes a bold statement in the garden. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 10" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 14" Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

50 versicolor ÔSulphureumÕ Ð Vigorous spreader. Takes the driest conditions. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: jasmine yellow Pricing: 1 qt / C & True ga D Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9 x rubrum Ð The most vigorous species we carry Ð an excellent ground cover. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: rosy red Pricing: 1 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 x rubrum ÔSweetheartÕ Ð A Darrell Probst hybrid; ÔSweetheartÕ is an improved Epimedium x rubrum, with larger leaves and dark green evergreen foliage. New growth is flushed with red. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 14-16" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 16" Color: rose red Pricing: 1 qt / E Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-7 x warleyense Ð The flowers of this Epimedium are beautiful shades of copper, red, orange and yellow and they are held high above the foliage for us all to admire. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-15" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 12" Color: orange to red Pricing: 1 qt / E Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9 x youngianum Ð Dwarf and mound-forming. ----- ÔBaby Doll PinkÕ Ð A dwarf, deciduous clump-forming Barrenwort for the woodland garden. This charming cultivar has apple-blossom pink clusters of bells that rise above the foliage in the spring. This is a very pretty selection. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 9" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 12" Color: pale pink Pricing: 1 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-7 ----- ÔNiveumÕ Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-10" Bloom: May Spacing: 12" Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9 ----- ÔRoseumÕ Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-10" Bloom: May Spacing: 12" Color: lilac Pricing: 1 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 51 Epimedium (continued) ���� ÔWhite StarÕ Ð Clump-forming Barrenwort with purple-tinged young foliage and crisp flowers. Handsome introduction from Joe Pye WeedÕs Garden. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-10" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 6-8" Color: pure white Pricing: 1 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8 ----- ÔYenomotoÕ Ð This is a very floriferous cultivar from Joe Pye WeedÕs Garden; the white flowers have long spurs. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 10-12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 12-18" Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9

ERYNGIUM (e-rin'ji-um) Sea Holly (Apiaceae) ÔBig BlueÕ Ð This Sea Holly not only has iridescent blue flowers but blue stems and silver leaves. Its prickly appearance lends a different texture to the perennial garden. Long-lasting cut flower that dries well. PP#20636. Light: sun Height: 24-30" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24-30" Color: bright blue Pricing: True ga/ A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 planum ÔBlaukappeÕ (Blue Cap) Ð Intense blue globe thistle flowers above scalloped green basal leaves. Very drought and salt tolerant. Flowers dry well. Light: sun Height: 24-30" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: steel blue Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

EUPATORIUM (yew-pa-tor'-ium) Joe Pye Weed (Asteraceae) dubium ÔBaby JoeÕ Ð This is a dramatically dwarf form of Eupatorium with maroon stems and foliage /flowers similar to its taller cousins. PP#20320. Light: sun Height: 24-30" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 24" U.S. Native Color: fuchsia pink Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7 maculatum ÔGatewayÕ Ð This large stately native is much more common in gardens overseas. It is a valuable back-of-border perennial with impressive Sedum-like blooms in late summer. LetÕs bring this native home to gardens! One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 48-84" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 36" New England Color: dusty pink Pricing: True ga / B Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-7

52 rugosum ÔChocolateÕ (White Snakeroot) Ð A great native selection from Dr. Lighty at the Mt. Cuba Center. It is shorter and later blooming with dark purple-toned green leaves and purple stems, a wonderful contrast for its own small white fall flowers. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 30" New England Color: white Pricing: True ga / B Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9

EUPHORBIA (yew-for'-bee-a) Spurge (Euphorbiaceae) polychroma (syn. epithymoides) (Cushion Spurge) Ð Like a spring Poinsettia, with bright chartreuse yellow bracts giving a dazzling bloom. Mound shaped with red fall foliage. Reseeds and does well in poor, dry conditions. Light: sun Height: 12-18" Bloom: May Spacing: 30" Color: bright chartreuse Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7 polychroma ÔBonfireÕ Ð After emerging with green leaves, ÔBonfireÕ has rich maroon foliage for the rest of the season, and it is topped with bright yellow flowers in spring. It has a neat mounding habit and needs a well-drained soil. A wonderful new introduction. PP#18585. Light: sun Height: 10-15" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" Color: bright chartreuse yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 polychroma ÔFirst BlushÕ Ð Hardy variegated Euphorbia with pale green foliage and white margins. New growth is rosy pink, and with radiant yellow bracts it is quite a show. This Euphorbia looked great in the pots all season; you may have noticed that it was always on the ÒGarden Center Best Looking PlantsÓ list. PP#15292. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" Color: chartreuse yellow Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8 x martinii ÔAscot RainbowÕ Ð This showy Euphorbia has variegated foliage and flowers (bracts) with red centers. In cooler months, the foliage becomes flushed with shades of pink, red and orange. Light: sun Height: 20" Bloom: May Spacing: 20" Color: white with red center Pricing: True ga /B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 53 FERNS Their fine feathery textures make them the ultimate shade foliage plant. Most do best with even moisture and part shade. Ferns either creep with underground rhizomes or stay in a cluster Ð see note after each variety. Adiantum pedatum (Maidenhair Fern) (Adiantaceae) Ð Delicate light green filigree foliage held like horizontal fans. Creeps slowly. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-24" Bloom: Spacing: 12" New England ® Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-8 Adiantum venustum (Himalayan Maidenhair Fern) A low-growing Maidenhair Fern that will eventually form a ground cover of exquisite arching fronds. It is slow growing but worth the wait. Needs consistently moist soil. Creeps slowly. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: Spacing: 12" Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8 Athyrium (Dryopteridaceae) ----- filix-femina (Lady Fern) Ð Upright fronds. Creeps slowly. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Spacing: 24" New England ® Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 4-9 ----- filix-femina var. angustum ÔLady in RedÕ (Lady in Red Fern) Ð Discovered by New England Wild Flower SocietyÕs John Lynch, this is a new selection with vivid burgundy-red stems that provide wonderful ­contrast to the light green leaves. Creeps slowly to make a large clump. New introduction with great promise. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 20-30" Bloom: Spacing: 30" Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 ----- filix-femina ÔVictoriaeÕ (Victoria Lady Fern) Ð A strikingly different­ Lady Fern with narrow pinnae that criss-cross each other all around the long rachis (stem) so that there are no flat planes. Similar in culture and vigor to the ­species but with a lacier and distinctive architecture. Very choice! Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Spacing: 24" Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9

54 ----- ÔGhostÕ Ð This cross between Athyrium filix-femina (Lady Fern) and Athyrium n. ÔPictumÕ (Japanese Painted Fern) has silvery chalky-gray foliage that lights up in the shade. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: inconspicuous Spacing: 18-24" Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ----- niponicum var. pictum (Japanese Painted Fern) Ð This ornamental fern was the 2004 Perennial Plant AssociationÕs Plant of the Year. Choice, ­variegated, with green, gray and purple foliage and a neat habit. Creeps slowly. Likes moist, highly organic soil. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 18-20" Bloom: Spacing: 18" Color: Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8 Dennstaedtia punctilobata (Hay-scented Fern) (Dennstaedtiaceae) Ð A tough ground cover with a soft light green texture; does well in sun. Aggressive Ð creeps very quickly. This is the only plant in our nursery that is wild collected. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Spacing: 30" U.S. Native Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 Dryopteris (Dryopteridaceae) Wood ferns have more species that are garden-worthy than any other fern genus and a few are native here. They are vigorous rugged ferns that do best in rich moist woodland soil. ---- championii (Champion's Wood Fern) Ð A vigorous evergreen wood fern with neat glossy fronds and good vigor. The fronds remain erect all winter. Late to emerge. Creeps slowly. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 18-30" Bloom: Spacing: 24" Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ---- crassirhizoma (Thick-stemmed Wood Fern) Ð Forms a huge vase-shaped clump from a massive crown (4" across). The fronds lie flat but are evergreen in the winter (alot of good that does), but it is a gorgeous specimen for the shade garden in summer. Limited quantity. Clumps. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-40" Bloom: Spacing: 24" Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 55 Ferns (continued) ---- cycadina (Shaggy Shield Fern)- This fern has arching, leathery light green fronds. It likes moisture and shady locations. New growth is decorative and shrouded in ornamental shaggy dark scales. Clumps. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-24" New England ® Bloom: Spacing: 18-24" Woodlanders Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 5-8 ---- erythrosora ÔBrillianceÕ (Autumn Fern) (Dryopteridaceae) Ð A stunning evergreen fern with coppery new growth and glossy green mature fronds. Easy to establish. Nice red fall color. Creeps slowly. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Spacing: 24" Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-11 ---- filix-mas (Male Fern) Ð Clump-forming New England native that will tolerate some sun, especially if the soil is somewhat moist. Drought tolerant in shady areas. Male Fern will form a large colony, or you can divide it regularly to maintain the symmetry of a specimen. Creeps moderately. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-48" Bloom: Spacing: 24-48" New England ® Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 4-8 ---- marginalis (Eastern Leather Wood Fern) (Dryopteridaceae) Ð Will form ground cover on slopes. Creeps slowly. Semi-evergreen. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 15-24" Bloom: Spacing: 30" New England ® Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 4-9 Matteuccia struthiopteris (syn pteretis nodulosa) (Ostrich Fern) (Dryopteridaceae) Ð Elegant with broad upright fronds. Delicious fiddleheads in spring. Creeps slowly. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 48" Bloom: Spacing: 30" New England ® Color: Pricing: True ga / B Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-8 Onoclea sensibilis (Sensitive Fern) (Woodsiaceae) Ð Deciduous native fern happiest in bogs and woodlands. Leathery triangular light-green leaflets. Short woody-like fertile fronds, like beads on a stick, persist into the winter. Very vigorous, creeps quickly. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-36" Bloom: Spacing: 30" New England ® Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 4-8

56 Osmunda (Osmundostrum) (Osmundaceae) ----- cinnamomea (cinnamomeum) (Cinnamon Fern) Ð Vase-shaped, upright. Unusual "cinnamon stick" fertile fronds. Clump forming. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-60" Bloom: Spacing: 30" New England ® Color: Pricing: 1 ga / B Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-9 ----- claytoniana (Interrupted Fern) Ð This fern is ÒinterruptedÓ by the spore ­structure located in the middle of the stalk between leaflets. A native fern found along stream banks and bogs. Very unusual looking. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 36-60" Bloom: Spacing: 30" New England ® Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-7 ----- regalis (Royal Fern) Ð Fronds resemble Honey Locust foliage. Requires a very wet site. A unique looking fern. Clump forming. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-60" Bloom: Spacing: 30" New England ® Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-9 Polystichum ---- acrostichoides (Christmas Fern) (Dryopteridaceae) Ð Dark leathery green fern similar to Boston Fern. Does well in rocky soil. Creeps slowly. Evergreen. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24" New England ® Bloom: Spacing: 18" Woodlanders Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-9 ---- polyblepharum (Japanese Tassel Fern) Ð This Asian species of Polystichum forms a vase-shaped clump of semi-evergreen fronds. As the fronds unfurl the ends flip backwards to form Òtassels.Ó Unique and rare in the trade. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Spacing: 18-24" Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 57 Ferns (continued) Thelypteris ---- decursive-pinnata (Phegopteris decursive-pinnata) (Japanese Beech Fern) This vigorous fern is a fantastic groundcover with dark green arching fronds that are very durable. It does best in decent moisture. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-24" Bloom: Spacing: 12-18" Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-10 ----- noveboracensis (New York Fern)- New York Fern is one of the most drought and sun tolerant ferns. Sharply tapered, almost triangular fronds spread to form a lovely groundcover. This vigorous grower will quickly fill in gaps left by spring ephemerals. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-24" Bloom: Spacing: 18-24" New England ® Color: Pricing: 2 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 5-7

FILIPENDULA (fil-i-pen'-dew-la) Meadow Sweet (Rosaceae) rubra ÔVenustaÕ (Queen of the Prairie) Ð Magnificent tall plant with large fluffy flower plumes. Withstands wind without staking. Likes boggy sites, but will do well in ordinary garden conditions. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48-72" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 36-48" U.S. Native Color: deep pink Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

GAILLARDIA (gay-lard'ee-a) Indian Blanket Flower (Asteraceae) aristata ÔGallo PeachÕ Ð This Gaillardia has large peach-colored flowers with orange centers and silver-green foliage. Compact upright habit. PP#18691. Light: sun Height: 10-12" New England Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 15" Meadows Color: peachy-orange Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 5-9 aristata ÔGallo RedšÐ This compact Blanket Flower has rich red petals around a rust-colored button eye. PPAF. Light: sun Height: 12" New England Bloom: Jun-Oct Spacing: 18" Meadows Color: red Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9 ÔFanfare BlazeÕ Ð This long-blooming introduction has unique pinwheels of soft orange flowers that have a darker orange cone. Drought tolerant once established. Mounding form. PP# 23494. Light: sun Height: 12-18" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 12" Color: shades of warm orange Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

58 GALIUM (ASPERULA) (gay'lee-um) Sweet Woodruff (Rubiaceae) odoratum Ð Easy ground cover with delicate starlike foliage. Perfect for woodland plantings, even tolerating Òmaple-base dry zonesÓ with loose fertile soil. Hay-scented foliage. Vigorous after it becomes established. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 12" Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8

GAULTHERIA (gawl-ther'i'a) Wintergreen (Ericaceae) procumbens Ð Native evergreen shrubby ground cover with wintergreen-scented dark glossy leaves. Delicate drooping bell flowers in late summer give way to edible scarlet berries. Trouble free in well-drained location with good moisture. Slow growing but very handsome. Light: pt.sh Height: 4-6" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: Ind 12" New England ® Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-8

GENTIANA (jen-she-a'na) Gentian (Gentianaceae) ÔTrue BlueÕ Ð This Gentian produces tubular blue flowers all up and down the well branched stems late in the season. Glossy green foliage. PP#20433. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 15-24" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 12-18" Color: blue shades Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

GERANIUM (jer-aye'-knee-um) Hardy Cranesbill (Geraniaceae) An adaptable and diverse yet underused genus, not to be confused with the annual Geranium, Pelargonium. Beak-like fruit gives it the common name of Cranesbill. Geraniums are known for their ornamental palmate leaves, showy single flowers and ease of cultivation. ÔAzure RushÕ Ð Large, two and a half-inch light blue flowers bloom from June to frost. Compact, self-branching habit. This is a hybrid from Geranium ÔRozanne.Õ Tolerates heat better in partial shade. PPAF. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-20" Bloom: Jun-Oct Spacing: 24-28" Color: light blue Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 59 Geranium (continued) ÔBrooksideÕ Ð Lavender blue flowers with a white eye and deep purple veined flowers on compact clumps. Foliage turns a vivid red-orange in fall. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 24-28" Color: lavender blue Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 cantabrigiense ���� ÔBiokovoÕ Ð Excellent ground cover with trailing stems, attractive scented light green leaves, and bright red fall color. Evergreen. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: white with pink flush Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8 ���� ÔCambridgeÕ Ð Excellent ground cover with trailing stems, attractive ­ scented light green leaves, and bright red fall color. Evergreen. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: pink purple Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8 dalmaticum Ð Dwarf, forms a mat at edge of walk or border. Striking crimson fall color. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12" Color: delicate rose purple Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 5-7 ÔJohnson's BlueÕ Ð Mounding, border. Best if cut back after bloom to promote a flush of fresh foliage. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: rich clear blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 macrorrhizum (Big Root Geranium) Ð Excellent taller ground cover with fragrant foliage. Spreads by underground runners, smothers weeds. Drought tolerant. Great red fall color. ----- ÔBevan's VarietyÕ Ð One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 36" Color: magenta pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔIngwersenÕs VarietyÕ Ð One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 36" Color: medium pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8

60 ----- ÔSpessartÕ Ð Light pink effect. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 36" Color: white with red calyces Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8 maculatum (Spotted Cranesbill) Ð This native Geranium is a taller ground cover for sun or open shade. It spreads vigorously in damp soil to form a fairly dense mass, perfect with many taller woodland plants, or with bulbs. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-24" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" New England ® Color: soft purple pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 4-8 maculatum ÔEspressoÕ (Espresso Spotted Cranesbill) Ð This new clump-forming Geranium has dark bronze foliage with contrasting dusty pink flowers which fade to white. Useful in a massing or as a feature plant in a shade garden. A new look for a native Geranium. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 10-16" Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: dusty pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 phaeum ÔSamoborÕ (Mourning Widow) Ð This unusual Geranium has purple-black centers on each leaf, complementing the near-black nodding flowers. Plants are native to damp areas in former Yugoslavia. Shear after bloom for a fresh flush of the stunning foliage. Light: sun /sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: burgundy-black Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ÔPink PennyÕ Ð This cousin to ÔRozanneÕ and ÔJolly BeeÕ was introduced by Dutchman Marco van Noort. It has large pink flowers and the same vigorous habit and long bloom as its fine cousins. These Geraniums are some of the best new ground covers around and work well if planted in a mixed tapestry. PP#17656. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Jun-Oct Spacing: Ind 18" Color: lavender pink Pricing: 2 qt / C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 61 Geranium (continued) sanguineum Ð (Bloody Cranesbill) ���� ÔAlbumÕ Ð White flowers stand out against decorative lobed leaves. Mounds. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: May-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔMax FreiÕ Ð Compact version of G. sanguineum with tight finely­ divided leaves that stay low and attractive all season. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-10" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: rich magenta pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔNew Hampshire PurpleÕ Ð Reliable and tough (like our state) Ð a wonderful ground cover. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 9-12" Bloom: May-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: magenta pink Pricing: 2 qt / A True ga / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8 ----- var. striatum (syn. lancastriense) Ð Superb pink flowers. Forms low mats and will often rebloom. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: May-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: pale pink with dark veins Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8 wallichianum ÔRozanneÕ Ð This new introduction has Himalayan parents, British 1 culture, and American superlatives. It blooms nearly all summer, with large (2 /2") violet flowers and weaves its way through neighbors to form a large Òpatch of tapestry.Ó It has richly marbled leaves, red-bronze fall color and is easy to establish. Sterile. One of the best new Geraniums! PP#12175. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-20" Bloom: Jun-Oct Spacing: 24-36" Color: violet blue Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

GEUM (jee'um) Avens (Rosaceae) coccineum ÔBorisiiÕ Ð Geums are known for their neat tufty basal rosettes and fuzzy leaves (resembling Pelargonium), with bright ruffled buttercup flowers that rise above the foliage. Great edging plant or front of the border. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 12-18" Color: scarlet orange Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

62 rivale ÔFlames of PassionÕ Ð A Piet Oudolf introduction with brilliant flowers and red stems. Drought tolerant and happiest in part shade. Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 12" Bloom: May Spacing: 15" Color: flame orange-red Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 triflorum (Prairie Smoke) Ð A charming western native with fuzzy rosettes of leaves and long stalks with nodding reddish flowers. The lovely seed heads resemble rising curling smoke, thus its common name, Prairie Smoke. Will make a good semi- evergreen ground cover. Needs good drainage. Light: sun Height: 10-16" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" Color: reddish Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-7

GILLENIA (jill-ee'nee-a) BowmanÕs Root (Rosacea) trifoliata Ð An airy fine-textured woodland plant with white starry flowers and red stems that forms a bush-like clump. Nice fall color. Native to southeastern United States. Light: sun /sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24-36" U.S. Native Color: white with pink tinge Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 trifoliata ÔPink ProfusionÕ Ð Clear pink flowers with reddish leaves on deep red stems. Slow to establish but well worth the wait. Maroon fall foliage. Although the growth habit tends to be floppy in pots, it has an upright habit in the garden. Light: sun /sh Height: 24-30" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24-30" Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 GRASSES Ð ORNAMENTAL Though late to emerge in the spring, grasses create a striking vertical accent in the summer garden; their flowers add grace to the fall garden, and in winter, they give more interest than almost any other plant. There are many to choose from in our ­climate. Here are a few of our favorites: Acorus gramineus ÔOgonÕ (Grassy-leaved Sweet Flag) Ð Bright gold with green stripping, this wonderful grass does well in boggy conditions or consistently moist soil. It is perfect for erosion control and rain gardens. Light: shade /pt.sh Height: 14" Bloom: June-July Spacing: 12-18" Color: tawny Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9 Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 63 Grasses (continued) Calamagrostis acutiflora ÔKarl FoersterÕ (Feather Reed Grass) (Poaceae) Ð Earlier up in the spring than most grasses and earlier to bloom. Strong vertical accent. This was the Perennial Plant AssociationÕs Plant of the Year for 2001. Does not reseed since the flowers are sterile. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 36-60" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 36" Color: tan Pricing: True ga / A & 2 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 Calamagrostis x acutiflora ÔOverdamÕ (Poaceae) Ð This compact cultivar of Feather Reed Grass has creamy white stripes running vertically along the blades. It is semi-evergreen and has a similar vertical habit as the larger ÔKarl Foerster.Õ One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 30-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18-24" Color: pinkish green Pricing: 2 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 Carex (Cyperaceae) The most popular genus in the sedge family, Carex is a huge group of more than 1,000 species. Most are clump formers, tend to be compact and many do very well in shady conditions. They have seen a real revival as Òno-mowÓ alternatives to turf and are excellent tough perennials. ---- appalachica (Appalachian Sedge) Ð This native woodland sedge is a great choice for Òno-mowÓ situations (although it can be mowed on a high setting). It forms clumps of fine-textured long blades that look so soft and inviting, you really just want to lie down in it. This Carex will seed-in to form a lovely ground cover. Useful in containers as well as large plantscapes. Takes dry shade. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /sh Height: 8-12" U.S. Native Bloom: July Spacing: 18" Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ---- morrowii ÔIce DanceÕ (Ice Dance Sedge) (Cyperaceae) Ð A wonderful variegated Japanese Sedge with a rhizomatous habit, making it a good ground cover. The wide leaves are edged with creamy white. Introduced by Barry Yinger. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 24" Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 2 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ---- oshimensis ÔEvergoldÕ (Striped Weeping Sedge) Ð A stunning sedge with narrow foliage striped with gold and dark green. It forms a neat clump with a dramatically weeping habit. Use it in massing, containers, along a waterÕs edge or rock garden. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 10-12" Bloom: summer Spacing: 24" Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9

64 ---- pensylvanica (Pennsylvania Sedge) (Cyperaceae) Ð Great native ground cover for shady sites. Spreads slowly to form a uniform carpet of soft green. Can be a lawn substitute for smaller areas and is quite drought tolerant. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. New England Light: sh /sun Height: 8" ® Woodlanders Bloom: May Spacing: 12-18" Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 2 qt / A & 1 ga / A Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 4-8 ---- platyphylla (Blue Satin Sedge) (Cyperaceae) Ð Broad pleated blades form a mounding clump of blue-green foliage. Blue Satin Sedge likes moist soil until established, then it can tolerate dry conditions such as under deciduous trees. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12-18" Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ---- siderosticha ÔVariegataÕ (Variegated Creeping Broadleaf Sedge) (Cyperaceae) Ð Wide green leaves with distinct white stripes form clumps that spread slowly. Although this is late to emerge in the spring, it makes a wonderful edger for pathways or ground cover. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 10-12" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" Color: wheat Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9 Chasmanthium latifolium (Northern Sea Oats) (Poaceae) Ð Clumping grass with green bamboo-like foliage and exquisite flattened oat-like spires that droop slightly and provide valuable winter interest. Salt tolerant, excellent in dried or fresh arrangements. Native to Eastern U.S. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 36" U.S. Native Color: tawny and purple Pricing: 2 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 Deschampsia cespitosa (Tussock Grass) (Poaceae) Ð This native grass has large silvery plumes of cloud-like flowers that are good for cutting. Mixes well with woodland plants. Evergreen and shade tolerant. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 36" New England Color: tawny Pricing: 2 ga / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-9

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 65 Grasses (continued) Deschampsia flexuosa (Wavy Hairgrass) Ð A showy fine-textured native grass that does well in dry shady locations. In late spring, graceful feathery flowers provide seeds for many birds. Clump-forming cool-season grass. Light: pt.sh/sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 12-18" U.S. Native Color: tawny apricot Pricing: 2 qt / A & 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-7 Eragrostis spectabilis (Purple Lovegrass) (Poaceae) Ð In late summer and early fall weÕve loved watching drifts of this lovely native grass by the sides of the highways, like soft red clouds of grass. The rest of the year Purple Lovegrass has light green foliage. It will tolerate infertile and sandy soils, spreading by rhizomes. Named for Eros, the Greek love god. Light: sun Height: 18-24" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24-36" U.S. Native Color: bronze red Pricing: 2 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 Festuca glauca ÔElijah BlueÕ (Blue Fescue) (Poaceae) Ð Fine-textured blue foliage, densely tufted. Forms a compact clump. Light: sun Height: 8-10" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 18" Color: Pricing: 2 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 Hakonechloa macra (Japanese Forest Grass) Ð Cascading foliage resembles a herbaceous waterfall; the blades are shades of pale green but in fall they will turn bright shades of orange. This is a slow grower, but more vigorous and hardy than the yellow form (H. macra ÔAureolaÕ). Light: pt.sh/sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9 Hakonechloa macra ÔAureolaÕ (Yellow Hakone Grass) (Poaceae) Ð This choice Japanese grass has striking yellow foliage lined with narrow green stripes. It cascades dramatically at garden, water or pathÕs edge and is perfect for a slope. Likes rich soil and partial shade. Pinkish winter color. Hakone grass is slow growing but worth the wait. Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year for 2009. Light: pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: summer Spacing: 24" Color: inconspicuous Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-9

66 Helictotrichon sempervirens ÔSaphirsprudelÕ (ÔSaphireÕ) (Blue Oat Grass) (Poaceae) Ð Striking blue-gray foliage, which persists over winter. Graceful arching habit with high delicate flowers. Magnificent specimen Ð one of our favorite grasses. ÔSaphirsprudelÕ is a German introduction with bright steel blue foliage. Light: sun Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 24" Color: Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 Juncus effusus (Soft Rush) (Juneaceae) Ð This is a clump-forming wetland rush with upright deep green rounded stems. It is native to much of North America and is often seen along waterÕs edge, in meadows and even in shallow water. Great vertical accent and a wonderful shelter for birds. This can be used effectively as a container plant as well. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" New England Color: golden yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 2-9 Miscanthus (Maiden Grass) (Poaceae) Ð Tall graceful grasses with superior winter-long interest, flower plumes and foliage that stay intact all winter. ----- ÔPurpurascensÕ Ð One of the most rugged Maiden Grasses for New England winters, with green foliage turning deep golden red toward fall. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 48-60" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 42" Color: Pricing: 2 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- sinensis ÔMysterious MaidenÕ Ð Slender tapering foliage with horizontal gold bars across the green blades. Habit is graceful, upright and arching. PP#16197. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 48" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 42" Color: buff Pricing: 2 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ----- sinensis ÔSarabandeÕ Ð ÔSarabandeÕ has almost wiry blades that give a more formal appearance than the flatter blades of many ornamental grasses. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 60-72" Bloom: Oct-Nov Spacing: 42" Color: copper Pricing: 2 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 67 Grasses (continued) ----- sinensis ÔStrictusÕ (Porcupine Grass) Ð ÒConversation pieceÓ grass with green and yellow horizontal bands and a stiff upright habit. Light: sun Height: 48-72" Bloom: Oct-Nov Spacing: 42" Color: Pricing: 2 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 Molinia arundinacea ÔSkyracerÕ (Tall Purple Moor Grass) (Poaceae) Ð Long narrow blades that have a beautiful arching habit and showy purple flowers that rise high above the foliage. Does best in moist, well-drained soil. Yellow fall color. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-84" Bloom: Jul-Oct Spacing: 36" Color: purple Pricing: 2 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8 Panicum (Switch Grass) (Poaceae) Ð This native warm-season genus has become very popular with designers and hybridizers as of late, partly because of its toughness and because of a resurgence of interest in native varieties. It is also being researched as an alternate to corn for fuel. One of the primary prairie grasses. ----- virgatum ÔHeavy MetalÕ (Heavy Metal Switch Grass) (Poaceae) Ð An outstanding Kurt Bluemel selection with stiff vertical metallic-blue blades. Amber-yellow fall color. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 48-60" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 36" New England Color: Pricing: 2 ga / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9 ----- virgatum ÔPrairie FireÕ (Prairie Fire Switch Grass) (Poaceae) Ð From Gary and Sandy Trucks, ÔPrairie FireÕ is one of the best Switch Grass selections today. It has upright clumps of bluish stems and wine-red foliage. Fiery red color begins in mid-summer and lasts through the autumn. PP#19367. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48-60" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 36" New England Color: tan, tinted pink Pricing: 2 ga / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9 ----- virgatum ÔRuby RibbonsÕ (Ruby Ribbons Switch Grass) (Poaceae) Ð This upright switch grass, out of Dr. Mark BrandÕs breeding program, emerges gray-green in spring and changes to deeper hues of ruby red from mid-summer to fall. The red flowers are often used in dried flower arrangements. Very nice cultivar. PP#17944. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24-30" New England Color: red Pricing: 2 ga / B Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9

68 ----- virgatum ÔShenandoahÕ (Shenandoah Red Switch Grass) (Poaceae) Ð This German selection makes a neat and small clump with stunning purple- tinged foliage. As the flowers form in late summer the foliage becomes darker purple. An impressive Switch Grass. Care tip: cut old foliage in the spring. Light: sun Height: 36" Bloom: Aug-oct Spacing: 36" New England Color: Pricing: 2 ga / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-8 Pennisetum alopecuroides ÔHamelnÕ (Dwarf Fountain Grass) (Poaceae) Ð Arching foliage with graceful flower tassels. Good for massing. Marginally hardy in New Hampshire. Light: sun Height: 24-36" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 30" Color: Pricing: 2 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 Schizachyrium scoparium ÔCarouselÕ (Carousel ÔLittle BluestemÕ) Ð A dwarf selection of Little Bluestem with a unique rounded bowl-shaped habit. Its fine green foliage and upright flowering stems turn into a kaleidoscope of fall color: copper, pink, tan, to dark orange-red. PP# 20948. Light: sun Height: 30" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 30" New England Color: copper to dark orange-red Pricing: 2 ga / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-9 Schizachyrium scoparium ÔThe BluesÕ (Blue Bluestem) (Poaceae) Ð A prairie grass and valuable forage plant (great selling point), but quite ornamental, with a very fine texture and wonderful red fall color. ÔThe BluesÕ is a selection by Kurt Bluemel that has a glaucous soft blue color that is stunning. Great for massing or in a border where its blue stems can soften and mediate strong colors. Does best in lean and well-drained sites. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-48" New England Bloom: Sep Spacing: 18" Meadows Color: tawny Pricing: 2 ga / A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-9 Sorghastrum nutans (Indian Grass) (Poaceae) Ð A Missouri native grass found in prairies, glades, and open woods. It has an upright form and blue-green foliage. Fall color is orange to yellow and the flower panicles provide nice winter interest. Indian Grass does well in poor, dry, infertile soil. Light: sun Height: 36-60" Bloom: Sep-Nov Spacing: 12-24" New England Color: metallic gold Pricing: 2 ga / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 69 Grasses (continued) Spodiopogon sibiricus (Frost Grass) (Poaceae) Ð This Siberian grass has a bamboo appearance and is a wonderful specimen, with a rounded bushy profile and airy purplish panicles in late summer. Excellent bright red autumn color. Prefers moist soil. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 18-24" Color: purple and buff Pricing: 2 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 Sporobolus heterolepsis (Prairie Dropseed) (Poaceae) Ð This native grass has thin emerald green leaves that form a graceful dense clump. Orange-yellow fall color and a great food provider for wildlife make this a great choice for native plantings. Good for massing. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 24-36" Bloom: Aug Spacing: 24-36" U.S. Native Color: tawny Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

HEDERA (hed'-er-a) Ivy (Araliaceae) helix ÔBalticaÕ (Baltic Ivy) Ð Classic evergreen ground cover with glossy dark green leaves; likes winter shade. Baltic Ivy will climb if given support. Best not to plant Hedera too late in the fall. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: Spacing: Ind 6-12" Color: Pricing: Tray (45-50) /see price list Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 5-10

HELENIUM (hel-le'-ni-um) Sneezeweed (Asteraceae) Perfect to add autumn color to reflect our magnificent foliage canopy. A prolific native wildflower with daisy-like flowers. Bushier and self-supporting if cut back in early summer. Long blooming. autumnale ÔMoerheim BeautyÕ Ð Unusual brick-red flowers. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48" New England Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 36" Meadows Color: brick red Pricing: True ga / A & 2 qt / A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-8 ÔHelbroÕ (aka ÔMardi GrasÕ) Ð Large (up to 2") rich yellow flowers are streaked and splashed with orange-red, a real Mardi Gras parade. The cones are deep brown. This Bloom of Bressingham selection is a long bloomer, starting early in the summer. PP#15124. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 18-24" New England Color: yellow and orange-red Pricing: True ga / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-8

70 ÔRed JewelÕ- Red and orange flowers with slight flashes of yellow on the edges and a maroon center make this cultivar a real autumn stunner. Tall and long blooming; attractive to butterflies. Light: sun Height: 30-36" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 18-24" New England Color: red-orange Pricing: True ga / B Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-8 ÔShort ÔnÕ SassyÕ- A short Sneezeweed with a mounding compact habit and abundant flowers. The flowers are produced from the crown over several weeks. Perfect for smaller gardens and containers. PPAF. Light: sun Height: 12-18" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 18" New England Color: gold and orange Pricing: True ga / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-8

HELIANTHEMUM (hee-lee-an'the-mum) Sun Rose (Cistaceae) ÔGrout Hill GoldÕ (Sun Rose) (Cistaceae Family) Ð Given to us by Kris Fenderson, this evergreen sub-shrub from the Mediterranean is tolerant of drought and salt spray. It is perfect for rock gardens and has bright yellow flowers that provide great contrast against the matte finely textured foliage. ÔGrout Hill GoldÕ is hardier than many other Sun Roses. Light: sun Height: 4-6" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12-18" Color: bright yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 5-9

HELIANTHUS (hee-lee-an'thus) Sunflower (Asteraceae) Wicked Ruggeds ÔLemon QueenÕ (Lemon Queen Sunflower) Ð A perennial Sunflower with pale ­yellow flowers that blend well and soften summerÕs loud colors. Great foil for ­purples. Tall, very vigorous and sturdy with a long bloom time; it will seed-in and be quite true to form. Good cut flower. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 60-72" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 36" Color: pale lemon yellow Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 salicifolius (Willow-leaved Sunflower) Ð This stunning western native has graceful willow-like foliage and bright late summer flowers. Great bird and butterfly plant. Wonderful, huge but soft textured specimen or screen, nice even before it flowers.­ One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 48-84" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 36" Color: golden yellow Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 71 HELLEBORUS (hell-e-bor'-us) Lenten Rose (Ranunculaceae) Handsome leathery foliage and showy single flowers in very early spring are the trademarks of the Hellebores. hybridus ÔPine Knot StrainÕ Ð The Helleborus varieties are one of the earliest perennials to bloom, with long-lasting nodding flowers and evergreen foliage. This hybrid has a great range of flowers, from blue-purple to whites, with pinks and yellows as well. Stunning. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 15" Bloom: Mar-Apr Spacing: 24" Color: multi-colored Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 ÔIvory PrinceÕ (Walhelivor) Ð Selected for its vigor and upright habit, ÔIvory PrinceÕ has burgundy buds that open to flattened ivory-white blossoms. Handsome blue-green foliage. PP#16199. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Mar-Apr Spacing: 24" Color: ivory white Pricing: 1 ga / D Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 orientalis ÔBrandywineÕª Ð A striking introduction with mixed colors: dark reds, pinks and apricot shades. This David Culp selection has a variety of flower forms as well, from singles to doubles. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Mar-May Spacing: 24" Color: shades of red, pink, apricot Pricing: 2 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 orientalis ÔRoyal HeritageÕª Ð Superior form with leathery textured leaves and multi-colored flowers, ranging from whites, pinks, reds and even near black. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Mar-May Spacing: 18-24" Color: shades of white, pink, red Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 x ericsmithii ÔCandy LoveÕ- A compact introduction with large upright pastel flowers that become green tinged as they mature. A beautiful plant for dry shade. PP#19413. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: Mar-May Spacing: 24" Color: pastels: pink, white, purple Pricing: 1 ga / D Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-9

72 x nigercors ÔSnow LoveÕ- A compact Lenten Rose which forms a wide spreading clump with abundant white flowers. Blooming for weeks, the mature flowers become greenish giving a lovely effect. PP#19559. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 15" Bloom: Mar-May Spacing: 24" Color: white to green Pricing: 1 ga / D Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

HEMEROCALLIS (hem-er-o-kal'-lis) Daylily (Liliaceae) Superior low-maintenance landscape plants. Adaptable to almost any conditions, even salt. Bloom can be planned from June-August. All plant parts are edible. We are expanding our lines of the ÒdesignerÓ Daylily series which have won awards such as the prestigious Stout Award. These selections tend to be more expensive but are usually tetraploid and are known for superior performance (i.e. larger flowers, ­better foliage, etc.). One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Name Height Pricing Bloom Color Alabama Jubilee 30" 1 ga / A mid-late reddish orange American Revolution 20-28" 1 ga / A late wine red, yellow throat Atlanta Moonlight 24-27" 1 ga / A mid light yellow Bama Bound 24" 1 ga / A mid dark red, apple green throat Baja 26" 1 ga / B early-mid dark red, green throat Barbara Mitchell 20" 1 ga /B mid pale lavender pink, green throat Bertie Ferris 20" 1 ga / B early mid persimmon orange Big Time Happy 18" 1 ga/ B early-mid-late soft yellow, green throat Bright Sunset 36" 1 ga/ B early-mid burnt orange Buttered Popcorn 32" 1 ga/ B mid-late butter yellow Catherine Woodbury 30" 1 ga/ A mid orchid pink, yellow throat Cherokee Star 32" 1 ga / C mid-late cherry red, yellow throat Chicago Apache 27" 1 ga / B mid scarlet, yellow throat Fairy Tale Pink 24" 1 ga/ B mid soft apricot pink flava 30-36" 2 qt / A very early lemon yellow Fooled Me 18-24" 1 ga C early-mid gold, red eye fulva 36-48" 2 qt / A mid persimmon orange Gordon Biggs 26" 1 ga / A early rich salmon, dark rust eye Happy Returns 18" 2 qt / A early-mid-late canary yellow Hyperion 40" 1 ga/ A mid rich sulfur yellow Ice Carnival 28" 1 ga/ B mid near white, chartreuse throat Joan Senior 25" 1 ga / A early-mid near white, lime throat Little Grapette 20" 1 ga/ B early-mid purple, green throat Lullaby Baby 30" 1 ga / A late shell pink, yellow throat Mary Todd 26" 1 ga/ B late golden yellow

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 73 Hemerocallis (continued)

Miss QuinnÕs World 26" 1 ga/ A early-mid rich plum pink Omomuki 26" 1 ga / A early-mid yellow, green throat PandoraÕs Box 24" 1 ga/ B early white, purple-red eye Pardon Me 18" 1 ga/ A mid-late red, chartreuse throat Pink Apricot Serenade 30" 1 ga / C late apricot to pink Prairie Blue Eyes 36" 1 ga / B mid gray raspberry, yellow throat Prairie Wildfire 23" 1 ga / B mid velvety red Pretty in Pink 27" 1 ga / A early-mid medium pink, green throat Purple de Oro 20" 1 ga / B early-mid-late red purple, yellow eye Rocket City 36" 1 ga / B mid bittersweet orange Rosy Returns 16" 1 ga/ C early-mid-late soft rose pink Ruby Throat 24" 1 ga/ B mid vibrant red, yellow throat Ruby Sentinel 36" 1 ga / B mid dark red, green throat Siloam Double Classic 18" 1 ga/ A mid soft salmon pink Siloam Merle Kent 18" 1 ga / A mid orchid, purple & green throat Sounds of Silence 26" 1 ga / A mid creamy white Stella de Oro 14" 2 qt / A early-mid-late deep gold Strawberry Candy 26" 1 ga / B early-mid strawberry pink, rose eye StrutterÕs Ball 26" 1 ga/ B mid dark maroon, lemon throat Sunday Gloves 27" 1 ga / C early-mid near-white [Yellow] ----- ÔAtlanta MoonlightÕ- 6" light yellow blossoms with cream midribs and a small green throat. Good substance and long blooming. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-27" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24" Color: light yellow Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔBig Time HappyÕ Ð Daughter of ÔHappy ReturnsÕ with 4" fragrant ruffled­ blooms. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18" Bloom: early-mid-late Spacing: 12-18" Color: soft yellow, hint of green throat Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔButtered PopcornÕ Ð Good branching habit; floriferous! Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32" Bloom: mid-late Spacing: 24" Color: butter yellow Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- flava syn. lilioasphodelus (Lemon Lily) Ð Fragrant; one of the earliest Daylilies to bloom. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-36" Bloom: very early Spacing: 30" Color: lemon yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

74 ���� ÔHappy ReturnsÕÐ Delicate clear yellow flowers over grassy foliage. Blooms all summer! Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18" Bloom: early-mid-late Spacing: 12" Color: canary yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-9 ----- ÔHyperionÕ Ð A fragrant classic. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 40" Bloom: mid Spacing: 18" Color: rich sulfur yellow Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔMary ToddÕ Ð Award-winning tetraploid. Ruffled bloom. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 26" Bloom: late Spacing: 18" Color: golden yellow Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ���� ÔOmomukiÕ- Has 5" clear yellow ruffled blossoms with a bright green throat. Slightly fragrant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 26" Bloom: early Spacing: 18-24" Color: yellow, green throat Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 [Gold / ORANGE] ----- ÔBertie FerrisÕ Ð Unusual color for a miniature Daylily. Vigorous, making it a good ground cover. Ruffled blooms. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 20" Bloom: early-mid Spacing: 18" Color: persimmon orange Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔBright SunsetÕ Ð Fragrant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: early Spacing: 24" Color: burnt orange, chartreuse throat Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔFooled MeÕ Ð Large flowers. Award winner, including the Stout Medal Award 2005. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: early-mid Spacing: 18-24" Color: gold, red eye and edges Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- fulva Ð Good old orange-flowered roadside Daylily. Good ground cover. Light: sun /sh Height: 36-48" Bloom: mid Spacing: 30" Color: persimmon orange Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-9

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 75 Hemerocallis (continued) ----- ÔRocket CityÕ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: mid Spacing: 30" Color: rich bittersweet orange Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔStella de OroÕ Ð Award-winning dwarf variety, ever-blooming. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 14" Bloom: early-mid-late Spacing: 24" Color: deep gold Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 [PINK OR APRICOT] ----- ÔBarbara MitchellÕ Ð Repeat bloomer with ruffled flowers and loads of awards. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 20" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24" Color: pale lavender pink, green throat Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔCatherine WoodburyÕ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24" Color: orchid pink, yellowish throat Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔFairy Tale PinkÕ Ð Stout Metal Award winner with excellent form and great blending qualities. Rebloomer. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24" Color: soft apricot pink Pricing: 1 ga/ B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ---- ÔGordon BiggsÕ Ð Extended bloom season and nice foliage. Gorgeous rich color; it simply walks out of here when in bloom. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24" Bloom: early Spacing: 24" Color: rich salmon, dark rust eye Pricing: 1 ga/ A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔLullaby BabyÕ- Ruffled and lightly fragrant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30" Bloom: late Spacing: 24" Color: shell pink with yellow throat Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔMiss QuinnÕs WorldÕ Ð One of the Trophytaker Series with 5-inch blooms. Rebloomer. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 26" Bloom: early-mid Spacing: 24" Color: rich plum pink Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

76 ���� ÔPink Apricot SerenadeÕ Ð Bright apricot morning flowers soften to pink each afternoon. Large ruffled flowers. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30" Bloom: late Spacing: 24" Color: apricot to pink Pricing: 1 ga / C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ���� ÔPretty in PinkÕ Ð Tetraploid Daylily with a warm pink color and a green throat. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 27" Bloom: early Spacing: 18-24" Color: medium pink, green throat Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ���� ÔRosy ReturnsÕ Ð An everbloomer in pink! Similar to ÔHappy ReturnsÕ in foliage and flower size. PP#9779. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 16" Bloom: early-mid-late Spacing: 18" Color: soft rose pink, chartreuse throat Pricing: 1 ga / C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔSiloam Double ClassicÕ Ð Stout Medal winner. Trophytaker Daylily with fully double flowers. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24" Color: soft salmon pink Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ���� ÔStrawberry CandyÕ Ð Stout Medal Award winner. A stunning tetraploid with a distinctive rose eye zone. One of the Trophytaker Series. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 26" Bloom: early-mid Spacing: 24" Color: strawberry pink, rose eye Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 [RED / MAROON] ���� ÔAlabama JubileeÕ- Reddish orange flowers with a gold flash through each petal and delicately ruffled edges. Fragrant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30" Bloom: late Spacing: 18-24" Color: reddish orange Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ���� ÔAmerican RevolutionÕ- Near black buds which open to velvety wine-red trumpets with tiny yellow throats. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 20-28" Bloom: late Spacing: 24" Color: wine red, yellow throat Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 77 Hemerocallis (continued) ----- ÔBajaÕ Ð Award winner. Tetraploid. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 26" Bloom: early-mid Spacing: 24" Color: dark red, green throat Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ���� ÔBama BoundÕÐ Has 5" fragrant blooms that are dark red with an apple green throat. Tetraploid, fragrant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24" Bloom: mid Spacing: 18-24" Color: dark red, apple green throat Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ���� ÔCherokee StarÕÐ Huge 7" flowers with a broadly triangular form. Vigorous habit; exceptional bloom performance. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32" Bloom: mid-late Spacing: 18-24" Color: cherry red, yellow throat Pricing: 1 ga / C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔChicago ApacheÕ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 27" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24" Color: intense scarlet, yellow throat Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔPardon MeÕ Ð Well branched, well budded, repeat bloomer. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18" Bloom: mid-late Spacing: 24" Color: medium red, yellow green throat Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ---- ÔPrairie WildfireÕ Ð Fragrant with a high bud count and recurved petals. Light: sun/pt.sh Height: 23" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24" Color: velvety red Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ���� ÔRuby SentinelÕÐ Fragrant, ruby red blooms with an emerald green throat. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: mid Spacing: 18-24" Color: dark red, green throat Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔRuby ThroatÕ Ð Tetraploid, large ruffled flowers. Choice! Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24" Color: vibrant true red, yellow throat Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

78 [White / CREAM] ----- ÔIce CarnivalÕ Ð Fragrant, unique, almost white. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 28" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24" Color: near white, chartreuse throat Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔJoan SeniorÕ Ð Award winner and a repeat bloomer. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 25" Bloom: early Spacing: 24" Color: near white, lime throat Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔPandora's BoxÕ Ð Small ruffled flowers, repeat bloomer. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24" Bloom: early Spacing: 24" Color: white with purple red eye Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔSounds of SilenceÕ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 26" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24" Color: creamy white Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 ---- ÔSunday GlovesÕ Ð Fragrant, reblooms. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 27" Bloom: early-mid Spacing: 24" Color: near white, light green throat Pricing: 1 ga / C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 [PURPLE / Blue] ----- ÔLittle GrapetteÕ Ð Floriferous rebloomer. Multiple award winner. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 20" Bloom: early-mid Spacing: 24" Color: purple, green throat Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔPrairie Blue EyesÕ Ð No itÕs not blue but it is an unusual­ color in the Daylily world. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24" Color: gray raspberry, yellow throat Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔPurple de OroÕ Ð A reblooming Daylily with dark ribbing on the reddish- purple flowers and crinkled "pie crust" edges. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 20" Bloom: May-Aug Spacing: 18-24" Color: reddish purple, yellow throat Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 79 Hemerocallis (continued) ----- ÔSiloam Merle KentÕ Ð Award winner! Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24" Color: orchid, purple eye, green throat Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔStrutter's BallÕ Ð Tetraploid, large flowers. From the Trophytaker Series. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 26" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24" Color: dark maroon, lemon throat Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

HEUCHERA (hew'-ker-a) Coral Bells or Alumroot (Saxifragaceae) Very long blooming with small bell-like flowers high above clumped foliage. Their high airy flowers are Òsee throughÓso coral bells can be planted at the front. Most of our listing is foliage types; these have less showy flowers but stunning ­foliage that persists through the season. Although these are listed as shade perennials, most of them have better color with some sun, as long as the soil is moist. americana ÔDaleÕ Ð We are excited to bring back one of the first variegated americana types of Heuchera (foliage coral bells). This was selected by Dale Hendricks and is one of the best ground covers out there. It has variable silver-blue marbled leaves and is vigorous and drought tolerant. Deer resistant and semi- evergreen. Sometimes the first ideas are some of the best. If planted in full sun, make sure it has good moisture. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /sun Height: 18" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" U.S. Native Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ÔBlack BeautyÕ Ð Clump-forming Coral Bells hybrid featuring shiny, deep maroon ruffled leaves. Basal leaf mound is 10 inches tall but will spread to 16 inches wide. Tiny whitish flowers appear late spring. Heuchera americana is assumed partial par- entage on this true beauty. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 10" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: whitish Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

Coreopsis 'Cosmic Eye' 80 ÔGeorgia PeachÕ Ð Large veined leaves having a very unusual purple peach color. It has H. villosa breeding for vigor and hardiness. Mounding habit. PP#19375. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 14" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 micranthra ÔPalace PurpleÕ Ð This was one of the first purple-leaved Heucheras and voted Perennial Plant Association 1991 Plant of the Year. There are many dark Heucheras on the market now, but ÔPalace PurpleÕ is a great workhorse, although the color tends to be more variable now than when it was first introduced.­ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-24" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: cream white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ÔMontrose RubyÕ Ð Selected by Nancy Goodwin of Montrose Nursery, this plant has been around for years and has looked great in our gardens since we planted it in 1999. ÔMontrose RubyÕ has a deep bronze color with subtle silver veining and wonderful vivid red overtones in the fall. Durable and long-lived. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12-18" Color: creamy white Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 ÔObsidianÕ Ð The darkest foliage Heuchera we have seen! This one has shiny, smooth, nearly black leaves and is very striking planted near plants with contrasting­ foliage. Holds color through season. PP#14836. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ÔQuilter's JoyÕ Ð Very distinct silver markings on bronze leaves give a patchwork look. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12-18" Color: cream white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ÔRave OnÕ Ð A very floriferous Heuchera, a floristÕs delight. Foliage is a deep greenish purple with a heavy silver overlay. Light: pt.sh Height: 8" Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 14" Color: pink shades Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 81 Heuchera (continued) sanguinea ÔSplendensÕ Ð This is one of the flowering type of Heucheras, with low green basal foliage and beautiful airy pink flowers that last for weeks. Yes, this seems to be buried in all the foliage types that are popular today. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 15" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 12" Color: dark pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 x ÔSilver ScrollsÕ Ð This small Heuchera has large metallic silvery-purple leaves with dark purple veining, making a distinct contrast between dark and light. Light: pt.sh Height: 5-8" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 villosa ÔAutumn BrideÕ Ð This wonderful ground cover Heuchera is a great problem- solver for dry shade, with large fuzzy light green leaves and showy spires of white flowers from September to frost. Good cut flower. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh Height: 12-24" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24" U.S. Native Color: pure white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 villosa ÔBronze WaveÕ Ð This wonderful introduction from Charles Oliver of the Primrose Path has glossy almost varnished-looking leaves that are bronzy purple in color and very substantial. An excellent shade-loving ground cover that competes well with tree roots. It is later blooming than most Heucheras. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24" U.S. Native Color: soft tan Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 Villosa types Ð The following varieties were bred by Thierry Delabroye of France using Heuchera villosa in the parentage. The results are suberb foliage Heucheras with great vigor, hardiness and leaf substance. They can be used as ground cover or specimen. They are all tolerant of hot humid summers. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. ----- ÔCaramelÕ Ð ÔCaramelÕ has apricot coloring in the spring, becoming amber in the summer and deepening to orange red in autumn. It has an incredible array of caramel shades throughout the season. PP#16560. Light: pt.sh Height: 18" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 15-20" U.S. Native Color: cream white Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ���� ÔFrosted VioletÕ Ð This is a vigorous introduction with Heuchera villosa in the parentage,­ giving it improved vigor. New growth is a pink-violet color and the winter color is dark blue-violet. PP#15085. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-15" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: light pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 82 ----- ÔMiracleÕ Ð ÔMiracleÕ has Coleus-like coloring, starting in the spring as ­chartreuse and deepening to red with a yellow edge. Light pink flowers and a compact form give an unusual twist. PP#20274. Light: pt.sh Height: 4-10" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 10-12" U.S. Native Color: light pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 ���� ÔTiramisuÕ Ð This selection has chartreuse foliage with distinct dark red veining. Compact and full, this does make one think of dessert. PP#20429. Light: pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" U.S. Native Color: white or pinkish Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 x HEUCHERELLA (hew-ker-ell'a) Foamy Bells (Saxifragaceae) alba ÔBridget BloomÕ Ð Heucherellas are crosses between the genera Heuchera and Tiarella. ÔBridget BloomÕ has scalloped green foliage with sprays of showy light pink Òfoam flowersÓ that last for many weeks. It has a mounding habit and does best in cool climates such as New England. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 9" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12" Color: light pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ÔDayglow PinkÕÐ Dark veins and very showy bright pink flowers. Its semi-evergreen foliage turns purple in the winter. PP#12164. Light: sun/pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 12-18" Color: bright rose pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 ÔRedstone FallsÕ Ð This new Heucherella has a mounding form with trailing stems and handsome dark-veined foliage in warm autumnal tones. Bred with Heuchera villosa to increase vigor. Attractive to butterflies. PP#22394. Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 10-15" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 15" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 ÔYellowstone FallsÕ Ð Chartreuse lobed leaves with deep crimson markings and stems that can trail up to three feet. Use as a ground cover or in a hanging basket. Bred with Heuchera villosa to increase vigor. Attractive to butterflies. PP#22313. Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 6-10" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: pinkish white Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 83 xHeucherella (continued)

HOSTA (hos'-ta) Plantain Lily (Liliaceae) One of the great garden foliage plants. Hostas produce bold textures in the landscape, and will take dry shade. Their large leaves are wonderful contrasted with Ferns, ­Dicentras and other fine-textured shade plants. Some form magnificent specimens. All mass well and are rugged and long-lived! We have a group of Hostas recommended by one of the most knowledgeable and accomplished growers of the genus, Mike Lang. He is the owner of Green Mountain Hosta and he grows his Hostas in the ground on a Vermont hillside. They are indicated in bold just after their name in the following listing. HOSTA QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Green Leaved Gold Leaved Slug Resistant Invincible Maui Buttercups Abba Dabba Do Plantaginea Sum and Substance Blue Angel Royal Standard White Margins Blue Mammoth Blue Leaved Albomarginata Blue Umbrellas Blue Angel Francee Elegans Blue Mammoth Ginko Craig Frances Williams Blue Mouse Ears Patriot Krossa Regal Praying Hands Blue Umbrellas Other Variegated Types Elegans Rainforest Sunrise Dream Weaver Sum and Substance Fragrant Blue Fire and Ice Halcyon Guacamole Sun Tolerant Krossa Regal Abba Dabba Do PaulÕs Glory Aureomarginata Yellow/Cream Margins RainbowÕs End Abba Dabba Do Rainforest Sunrise Guacamole Aureomarginata Stained Glass Invincible Bold Ribbons Striptease Patriot Frances Williams Twist of Lime Plantaginea Golden Tiara Whirlwind Rainforest Sunrise Lakeside Cha Cha Sum and Substance Vigorous/Groundcover Twist of Lime Pilgrim Ginko Craig Praying Hands Golden Tiara Fragrant Flowers Sagae Pilgrim Fragrant Blue Wide Brim Rainforest Sunrise Guacamole Wolverine Twist of Lime Invincible Whirlwind Whirlwind Plantaginea Royal Standard Stained Glass ÔAbba Dabba DoÕ- Large olive green Hosta with narrow yellow margins. It has thick leathery leaves that are rippled on the edges. Sun tolerant. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 30" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 36" Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

84 ÔAureomarginataÕ (montana ÔAureomarginata') Ð A popular specimen Hosta, huge green leaves edged boldly with gold. Takes up to 3 /4 day of sun. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 30" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 30" Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔBlue AngelÕ Ð Large vigorous sieboldiana type, with huge blue-tinged gray-green leaves. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 48-60" Color: pale lavender Pricing: True ga / B & 1 ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔBlue MammothÕ Ð This beauty grows five feet wide with heavily puckered corrugated large (12") leaves that are powder blue and slug resistant. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /shade Height: 36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 48" Color: pale lavender Pricing: True ga / D Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-9 ÔBlue Mouse EarsÕ Ð Dwarf blue-gray Hosta with substantial heart-shaped leaves that form a neat mound. 2008 American Hosta of the Year. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 8" Bloom: Aug Spacing: 12" Color: lavender Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔBold RibbonsÕ Ð One of MikeÕs picks. Vigorous Paul Aden introduction from 1976, with bright gold edging on green leaves. The oblong leaves are slightly waxy. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 15" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 30-32" Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔDream WeaverÕ Ð One of MikeÕs picks. A much improved sport of Hosta ÔGreat ExpectationsÕ with wider blue-green margins and yellow centers that lighten as the season progresses. The leaves are very rounded and corrugated, and ÔDream WeaverÕ has great vigor. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 18" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 36" Color: white to lilac Pricing: True ga / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 85 Hosta (continued) ÔElegansÕ (sieboldiana ÔElegansÕ) Ð The standard large blue Hosta. Huge, textured, rounded blue-gray leaves. Specimen, massing. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 48" Color: white Pricing: 1 ga / B & True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔFire and IceÕ Ð Leaves have a pure white center and dark green edging with a slight twist that gives the impression of movement. A reverse sport of Hosta ÔPatriot'. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 12-15" Color: lavender Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-9 ÔFragrant BlueÕ Ð Smooth but heavily substanced leaves that become very blue as the season progresses. Fragrant flowers. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 18" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 30" Color: pale lavender Pricing: 1 ga / B & True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔFranceeÕ Ð Green heart-shaped leaves with narrow white margins. Large specimen or for massing. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Aug Spacing: 36" Color: lavender Pricing: 1 ga / B & True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔFrances WilliamsÕ (sieboldiana ÔFrances WilliamsÕ) Ð A classic with puckered blue-green leaves and wide gold margins. Specimen, massing. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 30-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 48" Color: white Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔGinko CraigÕ (sieboldii ÔGinko CraigÕ) Ð Small neat mounds of leaves with clean white borders. Edging, ground cover. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 8-10" Bloom: Aug Spacing: 10" Color: dark purple Pricing: 2 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔGolden TiaraÕ Ð Popular hybrid with gold-edged leaves. Compact, clump-forming, and a good grower. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 10" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24-30" Color: dark purple Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

86 ÔGuacamoleÕ Ð 2002 American Hosta GrowersÕ Hosta of the Year. ÔGuacamoleÕ has golden leaves with wide green margins and large fragrant flowers. Vigorous, with good sun tolerance. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 22" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 36" Color: pale lavender Pricing: 1 ga / C & True ga / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔHalcyonÕ Ð One of the most popular of the blue Hostas, forming a mound of spear- shaped textured leaves. 1987 American Hosta Society Merit Award. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 18" Bloom: Aug Spacing: 24" Color: very pale lilac Pricing: True ga / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔKrossa RegalÕ Ð Vase-shaped tall specimen with long silvery blue leaves. Graceful plant for back of the border. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 36-48" Bloom: Aug Spacing: 40" Color: lavender Pricing: 1 ga / B & True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔLakeside Cha ChaÕ Ð One of MikeÕs picks. Substantial heart-shaped leaves are chartreuse in spring and turn bright yellow with a waxy cream-colored margin. It has good vigor and does fancy dives off the dock at the lake. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔMaui ButtercupsÕ Ð Wide textured cupped leaves have a beautiful golden-yellow color and good slug resistance. One of the best dwarf yellow varieties. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 10" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 14" Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔPatriotÕ Ð Similar to ÔFranceeÕ but with a wider white margin. Good sun tolerance. 1997 American Hosta GrowersÕ Hosta of the Year. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 30" Color: lavender Pricing: 1 ga / B & True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 87 Hosta (continued) ÔPaulÕs GloryÕ Ð Brilliant gold leaves with dark green edges. The leaves change to a white gold as the season progresses. Seersucker texture. 1999 Hosta of the Year. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24-30" Color: light lavender Pricing: True ga / D Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔPilgrimÕ Ð Much wider than tall, ÔPilgrimÕ has wide creamy yellow margins that become whiter by early summer. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /shade Height: 12" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18-24" Color: pale lavender Pricing: 2 qt / B & 1 ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-9 plantaginea Ð This species has large, light-green leaves and highly fragrant large, pure white flowers resembling lilies. Beautiful old timer that does well in sun or heavy shade. Late to emerge but worth the wait! One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 18" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: white Pricing: True ga / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-9 ÔPraying HandsÕ Ð 2011 Hosta of the Year! Unusual folded dark green crinkled leaves with a narrow creamy yellow border. Due to First Amendment restrictions, this Hosta cannot be planted near any federal government buildings in Alabama. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /shade Height: 14-18" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 Hosta ÔRainbowÕs EndÕ Ð Incredibly variegated leaves of bright yellow and dark green. The leaf center brightens to creamy white in midsummer. Flowers have red scapes that carry the dark lavender flowers. Mound forming. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. PP#17251. Light: pt.sh /shade Height: 11" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 21" Color: dark lavender Pricing: 2 2 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-9 Hosta ÔRainforest SunriseÕ Ð The radiant gold leaves are cupped and puckered and surrounded by a dark green border. Both sun and slug resistant. Fast grower. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /shade Height: 10" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 16" Color: lavender Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-7

88 ÔRoyal StandardÕ Ð Rich green foliage, very fragrant flowers in late summer. Plant by patio or pool, sun tolerant. Massing, border. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 24-28" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 36" Color: white Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔSagaeÕ (formerly known as fluctuans variegated) Ð This huge cultivar was ÔHosta of the YearÕ by the American Hosta Society in 2000. It has satiny blue-gray leaves with wide creamy borders, will grow up to 6 feet across and has a vase-shaped form. A dramatic Hosta that we are very excited about. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 30" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 48-60" Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔStained GlassÕÐ Heart shaped leaves are two-toned with gold in the center and deep green edges. The leaves are puckery and the blossoms are fragrant. A sport of Hosta ÔGuacamoleÕ. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 20" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 36" Color: lavender Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-9 ÔStripteaseÕ Ð Wide dark green leaves appear to be parting to seductively expose a golden-chartreuse center. A thin white line darts from center to margin. Plant in romantic gardens, quite spectacular! 2005 Hosta of the Year. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 20" Bloom: Aug Spacing: 36" Color: pale lavender Pricing: True ga /B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔSum and SubstanceÕ Ð Wide spreader, very large satin-gold leaves. Sun tolerant. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 48" Color: pale lavender Pricing: 1 ga / B & True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔTwist of LimeÕÐ One of the popular ÔLime SeriesÕ. This dwarf Hosta has gold lanceolate leaves and a narrow dark green border. Vigorous and sun tolerant. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 12" Color: medium lavender Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-9

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 89 Hosta (continued) ÔWhirlwindÕ Ð In spring the center of the leaf is creamy white, turning light green in midsummer, and then dark green by late summer, for a whirlwind of color. The leaves are pointy and held upright in a wavy mound. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /shade Height: 20" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 40" Color: shades of purple Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-9 ÔWide BrimÕ Ð Showy Hosta with light green and blue-green leaves edged with irregular creamy edges. Excellent in containers. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 30" Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔWolverineÕÐ Shiny blue-green foliage with wide irregular margins of creamy white. The leaves are long, arching and wavy; giving a great effect when planted in a mass. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh/sh Height: 16" Bloom: Jul Spacing: 24" Color: lavender Pricing: True ga / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

Hydrastis (hi-dras-tis) Goldenseal (Ranunculaceae) canadensis Ð Goldenseal is a handsome bold-textured native ground cover that has the mixed blessing of being a valuable medicinal herb; it has been dug relentlessly from the wild. Its large twin maple-like leaves are held horizontally and the gold rhizomes spread well. Lovely raspberry-like fruits are nestled into the leaves in late summer. Light: pt.sh Height: 8-15" Bloom: May Spacing: 18" New England ® Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 4-8

HYSSOPUS (hi-so'pus) Hyssop (Lamiaceae) officinalis (Hyssop) Ð An underused gem! Hyssop is a shrubby herb with narrow dark aromatic leaves and showy flower spikes. Nice for edging or as a low clipped hedge. Medicinal uses; also makes a great tea. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 18-24" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

90 IBERIS (eye-beer'-is) Candytuft (Brassicaceae) sempervirens Ð Tough evergreen subshrubby plant for edging and ground cover. Flowers are a bright pure white, nice with spring bulbs. ----- ÔAlexander's WhiteÕ Ð Dense flowers. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 10" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-24" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔPurityÕ Ð Extra large clear white flowers. Dense growth habit. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-24" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-8

INDIGOFERA (in-di-gaw'-fur'ah) Indigo (Fabaceae) tinctoria ÔRose CarpetÕ Ð A rare sub-shrub with crisp locust-like leaves and pretty pea-like flowers. It forms a dense vigorous ground cover that smothers weeds effectively. The original source for indigo dye. WeÕve enjoyed Indigofera in our garden for years and are glad to finally offer it. ItÕs not a show-stopper in a pot, but great in a garden. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: rose pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8

IRIS (eye-ris) Iris (Iridaceae) cristata (Crested Iris) Ð A charming miniature Iris, a woodland ground cover, wonderful interplanted with other wildflowers. Some of these may be white, as this color variation occurs naturally in the wild. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /sh Height: 4-9" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" Appalachian ® Color: blue, occasionally white Pricing: 1 qt / B Woodlanders Tag Header: Appalachian Woodlandersš Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔAlbaÕ Light: pt.sh Height: 4-9" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 91 Iris (continued) ----- ÔPowder Blue GiantÕ- Vigorous new cultivar of our native Crested Iris with soft blue flowers that have gold/purple highlights. Light: pt.sh/sun Height: 6-8" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-15" Color: light blue Pricing: 1 qt / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 5-8 ----- ÔTennessee WhiteÕ- Vigorous Crested Iris with a plentiful display of pure white flowers accented with yellow crests. Light: pt.sh/sun Height: 6-10" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18-24" Color: pure white Pricing: 1 qt / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-9 ensata (formerly kaempferi) Japanese Iris Ð Although generally thought of as growing in the water, it performs better in a rich, slightly acidic garden soil. These are wonderful Irises for water features. ----ÔFortuneÕ- This stunning Japanese Iris has large (6") flowers with a dramatic contrast of rich purple standards against white falls. Wonderful for water features. Light: sun Height: 32" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24-36" Color: white with purple accents Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ----ÔImperial MagicÕ (Japanese Iris) Ð The large six-inch flowers are white with purple veining, giving it a striped look. ÔImperial MagicÕ attracts but- terflies but is deer and rabbit resistant. If prefers acidic boggy soil. Light: sun Height: 28-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12-24" Color: white with purple veining Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ----ÔMt. FujiamaÕ- Large, pure white flowers with crepe-like texture. Light: sun Height: 24-36" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24-30" Color: white Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ----ÔPink LadyÕ (Japanese Iris) Ð These six-inch soft pink blossoms have a splash of yellow at the throat. They are deer resistant and like boggy soil. Light: sun Height: 28-36" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 18-30" Color: pink Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ----ÔRoyal RobesÕ (Japanese Iris) Ð This plant has large six- to eight-inch dark purple blooms with a small yellow eye. Originally a meadow plant, it will adapt well to moist soils, making it a nice waterside plant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 28-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 36" Color: dark purple Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 92 ----- ÔVariegataÕ Ð Striking white and green variegation of grass-like foliage becomes more pronounced as the season progresses. Light: sun Height: 30-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: deep purple Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 sibirica (Siberian Iris) Ð Excellent landscape value. Graceful, upright foliage, beautiful flowers. For the garden or bog. Leave undisturbed for years. ----- ÔButter and SugarÕ Ð One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 28" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 24" Color: yellow and white Pricing: 2 qt / A & 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ----- ÔCaesarÕs BrotherÕ Ð One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 24" Color: dark purple Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ���� ÔContrast in StylesÕ Ð Showy Siberian Iris with contrasting color patterns. It has 3-5" dark purple flowers with lighter blue-purple centers, and white and yellow signals. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 28-34" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 18-24" Color: purple shades Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ���� ÔDance and SingÕ Ð Yellow buds that open to 3 1/2" creamy yellow flowers. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 18-24" Color: creamy yellow Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ���� ÔRuffled VelvetÕ Ð A nice deep dark purple Iris for a wet or moist site. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 18-24" Color: purple Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ���� ÔSky WingsÕ Ð Dainty light blue flowers that enhance the spring garden. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18-24" Color: light blue Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 93 Iris (continued) versicolor (Blue Flag) Ð A graceful native found in marshy areas but suitable for average garden culture. Will take standing water. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 12-24" New England Meadows Color: medium blue, gold splashes Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9 ���� ÔGerald DarbyÕ Ð This Iris is a hybrid of two native Irises: Iris versicolor and Iris virginica. It has large showy flowers and dark green upright leaves that emerge purple and change to green throughout the season. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" New England Bloom: Jun Spacing: 18-24" Meadows Color: blue, gold accents Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-8

JEFFERSONIA (jef-fer-sewn'ee-a) Twinleaf (Berberidaceae) diphylla Ð This unusual native wildflower has leaves that resemble a butterfly in flight. They form handsome mounds in cool shady areas and contrast well with other foliage types. The single flowers are short lived and resemble Hepatica flowers. Light: pt.sh Height: 10-12" Appalachian ® Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12" Woodlanders Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / A Tag Header: Appalachian Woodlandersš Zones: 4-9 dubia Ð This is the far eastern counterpart of our native Jeffersonia diphylla, hailing from China and Korea. The upward-facing pale blue flowers appear very early, before the lobed leaves emerge. It is easy to care for in humus-rich soil that is somewhat acidic. Choice! Light: pt.sh Height: 10-16" Bloom: Apr Spacing: 12-16" Color: soft pale blue Pricing: 1 qt / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-7

Finishing touches are put on the new staging building this spring. Photo by Stephanie Leary. 94

KALIMERIS (kal-i-mer'is) Japanese Aster (Asteraceae) incisa ÔBlue StarÕ (Japanese Aster) Ð Single pale blue daisies stay fresh for weeks above a compact mound of green foliage. Kalimeris varieties resemble Asters but without the mildew. This European favorite is drought tolerant, attractive to butterflies and deserves a try. Light: sun/pt. sh Height: 18" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 18-24" Color: light blue Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 KIRENGESHOMA (ki-reng-ge-show'-ma) Yellow Waxbells (Hydrangeaceae) palmata Ð A rare connoisseur-type plant with smooth Òmaple-likeÓ leaves, tipped with nodding creamy yellow bells. Forms a shrubby clump. Needs careful placement, organic soil, little wind and good moisture. Not asking too much for such a ÒcoolÓ plant. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: Sep Spacing: 36" Color: creamy yellow Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

KNAUTIA (naw'-tee-a) Knautia (Dipsacaceae) macedonica Ð Many curving stems arise from a basal clump with pure dark crimson, double ÒpincushionÓ flowers. Resembles a Scabiosa. Well-drained soil. Very long blooming, like all summer! Reseeds very readily. Light: sun Height: 12-15" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: shades of crimson Pricing: 1 ga / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 LAMIASTRUM (lay-mee-as'-trum) galeobdolon Yellow Archangel (Lamiaceae) ���� ÔCompactumÕ Ð Smaller leaves and flowers than ÔFlorentinumÕ (below), this dwarf variety has similar, but crisper foliage markings and a less invasive growth habit. Very pretty texture. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18-24" Color: pale barium yellow Pricing: 1 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 5-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 95 Lamiastrum (continued) ----- ÔFlorentinumÕ (Variegatum) Ð Excellent aggressive ground cover with silver variegated leaves. Will cover large areas under trees. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 24-36" Color: pale barium yellow Pricing: 1 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔHerman's PrideÕ (Silver Archangel) Ð ÔHermanÕs PrideÕ has very distinct metallic silver and green variegation, a real conversation piece. It forms a dense mounding clump and has hooded yellow flowers along each stem. Deer resistant. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-15" Color: soft yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8

LAMIUM (lay'-mee-um) Dead Nettle (Lamiaceae) maculatum (Spotted Dead Nettle) Ð Fast-growing ground cover, will brighten shady areas, also for edging, woodland plantings. Distinctive silvery foliage with green edges. Needs good drainage. ------ÔGhostÕÐ Forms a large mound of silver leaves creating a wonderful backdrop for clusters of orchid-purple blooms. Light: sun/sh Height: 10" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-24" Color: purple Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔOrchid FrostÕ Ð Silver leaves with narrow green margins and soft orchid flowers. Eye-catching even when it is not blooming. Light: sun/shade Height: 8" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 16" Color: lavender Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8 ------ÔPink PewterÕ Ð Silver leaves with green margin. Soft pink flowers. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: soft pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8 �����ÔWhite NancyÕ Ð Very silvery white leaves with a green margin and white flowers. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8

96 LATHYRUS ( lath' i-rus) Sweet Pea (Fabaceae) vernus (Spring Bush Pea) Ð Durable early spring bloomer with pea-like flowers and ferny foliage that persists for most of the summer. Drought tolerant and wonderful with Hellebores and Pulmonarias. Seeds in. Light: sun /sh Height: 12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 vernus ÔRosenelfeÕ (Spring Pea) Ð Early flowering dwarf cultivar of Spring Pea that forms tidy, showy clumps topped with clusters of pink blossoms. One of the earliest flowers to welcome spring. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-15" Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-7

LAVANDULA (la-van'dew-la) Lavender (Lamiaceae) angustifolia (English Lavender) Ð Popular woody herb with a legendary fragrance derived from its slender lavender-purple flower spikes. It has stiff narrow grayish leaves and is drought tolerant. Often used as a low hedge or edging. Lavender needs good drainage and should not be pruned after midsummer. Best to mulch each winter. ���� ÔHidcoteÕ Ð Handsome cultivar with compact growth habit and deep purple flowers. Light: sun Height: 15-18" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: deep purple Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8 ���� ÔMunsteadÕ Ð Early pale purple flowers. Hardier than most Lavenders and compact. Light: sun Height: 9-12" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 15" Color: light purple Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8

Geranium 'Azure Rush'

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 97 Lavandula (continued) intermedia ÔPhenomenalÕ- Tall with uniform appearance and showy flowers, this cultivar has exceptional fragrance and great garden impact. Heat and humidity tolerant. PPAF. Light: sun Height: 24-48" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24-36" Color: rich purple Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

Leucanthemum ( loo-kan'the-mum) Shasta Daisy (Asteraceae) Formerly Chrysanthemum. Shasta daisies are one of the standards in the perennial world, with their familiar showy flowers and ease of cultivation. They all need good drainage, especially in winter, and division every 2-3 years. ----- ÔBeckyÕ Ð This Shasta Daisy was the 2003 Plant of the Year for the Perennial Plant Association. Long lived, with large flowers and crisp (yes, really good looking) dark green foliage. Perhaps the new standard. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: white with yellow centers Pricing: 2 qt / A &1 ga / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7 ���� ÔReal DreamÕ- A charming, medium height Shasta Daisy with three layers of green-lemon petals that mature from green to white. Long bloom time and neat habit with large flowers. Light: sun Height: 16-18" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: yellow Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 ----- ÔSnowcapÕ Ð A dwarf cultivar with large flowers. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: white with yellow centers Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7

LEWISIA ( loo-is'ee-a) Bitterroot (Portulacaceae) longipetala ���� ÔLittle MangoÕÐ Tight rosettes with leathery lance-shaped leaves on spring blooms the color of fleshy mango fruit. Does not get rust or leaf crown rot. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 10" Color: yellowish orange Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 4-8 ��� ÔLittle PlumÕ Ð Lovely small western native for a perfectly drained site. Lewisia (named for M. Lewis of Lewis and Clark) is a stunning perennial with fleshy spatula-like leaves in tight rosettes. ÔLittle PlumÕ is much hardier and more toler- ant of our eastern humidity than most Lewisias and bears pink flowers high above the foliage. Great around rocks, especially in crevices. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12" Color: pink, salmon tinged Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 4-7 98 LIATRIS (ly-a'-tris) Gayfeather (Asteraceae) microcephala Ð Here is a true dwarf Liatris for your customers, an Appalachian native with compact rosettes of grassy tufts and charming spikes of flowers that open from the top to the bottom. It tolerates poor dry soil and is very showy and unusual. Robert Herman turned us on to this charmer while on a bus trip with the Perennial Plant Association. Good cut flower and butterfly magnet. Light: sun Height: 12-18" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 12" Color: rosy purple Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 4-7 spicata (Spike Gayfeather) Ð Narrow spikes open from the top down. Does best in constantly moist, light well-drained soils. Nice contrast to the many daisy-type flowers blooming at this time. A Midwestern native. ----- ÔFloristan WhiteÕ (Floristan Weiss) Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18" U.S. Native Color: white Pricing: 1 g/A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔKobold OriginalÕ Ð This is the true-to-type vegetatively propagated shorter variety. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 14" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 12" U.S. Native Color: lavender purple Pricing: 1 ga / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

LIGULARIA (lig-you-lay'-ri-a) Ligularia (Asteraceae) Requires constant moisture and a little afternoon shade. Loves bog, stream, or pond- side. Huge leaves are wonderful architectural accents and contrast to ferny foliage. TheyÕll cover Òdormant-plant-bare-spotsÓ beautifully. dentata ÔBritt-Marie CrawfordÕ Ð Outstanding cultivar with dark glossy chocolate- red leaves, colored on top, not just on the undersides as is L. ÔOthello.Õ Dark stems and bright golden orange flowers provide a dramatic contrast in late summer. PP#16113. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 36-48" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 36" Color: golden orange Pricing: True ga / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 99 Ligularia (continued) ÔLittle RocketÕ Ð A dwarf Ligularia with the same bright spires as its big ÔThe RocketÕ cousin. Good container plant. Likes bog or shady moist conditions. PP#14621. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh Height: 20" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18-24" Color: lemon yellow Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 stenocephala ÔThe RocketÕ Ð Superb 12-18"-long yellow flower spikes held over bold dark foliage. Dislikes afternoon sun. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 36" Color: lemon yellow Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

LIMONIUM (li-mo'nee-um) Sea Lavender (Plumbaginaceae) latifolium Ð Great seaside plant, airy heads of tiny flowers dry well. Needs good drainage. Evergreen. Light: sun Height: 24" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

LIRIOPE (le-rye'-o-pee) Lily Turf (Liliaceae) spicata Ð Spreading grass-like ground cover. In fact it resembles lawn grass, but with wider blades. The only Liriope we know of that is hardy in New Hampshire. Light: sun /sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12" Color: pale lavender Pricing: 1 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9

LOBELIA (lo-bee' lia) Lobelia (Campanulaceae) cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) Ð Striking bright red flowers for moist wild gardens. Lovely in shady or sunny water sites. Reseeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 18" New England Color: true bright scarlet Pricing: 2 qt / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-9 ÔFried Green TomatoesÕ Ð This stunning introduction has low rosettes of dark purple foliage that become olive green later in summer (undersides remain purple). It has bright red flowers on tall stems (like Lobelia cardinalis) and good vigor. The foliage remains very ornamental all season and it grows best in sun here in New England. Light: sun Height: 30-36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: brilliant red Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

100 siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia) Ð A clump-forming native that thrives in boggy situations. Short lived but reseeds readily. Thick stems are topped with light blue flowers. Best in masses. Occasionally has white flowers from a recessive color gene that occurs naturally. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 24" New England Color: clear blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-9

Lotus (low'tus) BirdÕs Foot Trefoil (Fabaceae) Lotus corniculatus ÔPleniflorusÕ Ð This is a tough ground cover, lawn substitute or pathway perennial (takes foot traffic) with a double yellow flower. It stays neat and can be used to underplant almost anything. Light: sun Height: 2-4" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12" Color: yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8

LUPINUS (loo-py'nus) Lupine (Fabaceae) ÔRussell Woodfield HybridsÕ Ð These colorful hybrids have large flower panicles and bloom in a mixture of white, pink, yellow, and blue. Did we leave any colors out? One of the famed Lupine breeder George RussellÕs strains. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 20-30" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 36" Color: pink, white, blue, yellow shades Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ÔThe GovernorÕ Ð Stately bold spires of blue and white flowers. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 24-36" Color: blue and white Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8

LYSIMACHIA (ly-si-mack'-i-a) Loosestrife (Primulaceae) clethroides (Gooseneck Loosestrife) Ð Flower stems arch beautifully. Will spread rapidly (i.e., invasive, but dry soil will slow it down). Wonderful reddish orange fall color! Illegal in many states south of New Hampshire. Please check your stateÕs invasives listings. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 36" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 101 Lysimachia (continued) nummularia ÔAureaÕ (Golden Creeping Jenny) Ð Vigorous ground cover with small golden Òcoin-likeÓ leaves, and long trailing runners. An excellent contrast to purple or dark green foliage. Lights up a dark area, and is great in containers or as an underplanting. Likes moist areas. Flowers are single and fragrant but are not as noticeable on ÔAureaÕ as on the green form. Very vigorous. Please check your stateÕs invasives listings. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 1-2" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 18" Color: bright yellow Pricing: 1 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-9

MACLEAYA (ma-clay'-a) Plume Poppy (Papaveraceae) microcarpa ÔKelways Coral PlumeÕ Ð Huge tropical appearance, lobed leaves 8-18" across. Aggressive Ð this oneÕs got slippery vaseline roots. Very handsome, though Ð try it in the ell of a building, or out on the back forty! Self-supporting. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 84-96" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 48" Color: bronze pink Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

MALVA (mal'va) Mallow (Malvaceae) alcea ÔFastigiataÕ (Hollyhock Mallow) Ð Larger flowers and better branching habit than M. moschata, with less dissected leaves. Best in full sun; will take dry conditions. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: rosy pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 sylvestris ÔZebrinaÕ Ð An erect perennial sometimes considered a biennial. Dark green leaves are heart-shaped and flowers are very showy with their vivid striping. Cut flower stalks back for rebloom but if you leave the seasonÕs last flowers, it will reliably reseed. Thomas Jefferson grew this in his garden at Monticello. Light: sun Height: 24-36" Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 18-24" Color: mauve with dark stripes Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-10

MARSHALLIA (mar-shall'ee-a) (Asteraceae) grandiflora (BarbaraÕs Buttons) Ð Unusual perennial with substantial elongated leaves and charming cushion flowers. Neat, compact and definitely not something the neighbors will have. Light: pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 12" Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

102 MEEHANIA (mee-han'ee-a) (Lamiaceae) cordata (MeehanÕs Mint) Ð Non-invasive, low-growing stoloniferous woodland perennial with trailing square stems and heart-shaped leaves. Showy lavender flowers. This is a lovely ground cover for a dark corner that would really like some bright flowers. Named for Thomas Meehan, a Philadelphia plantsman. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 3-8" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" Appalachian ® Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: Appalachian Woodlandersš Zones: 4-8

MERTENSIA (mer-ten'see-a) (Boraginaceae) virginica (Virginia Bluebells) Ð A classic early blooming native with pendulous flowers, wonderful for wild gardens and naturalizing. Summer dormant; plant with later-emerging perennials. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-24" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Appalachian ® Color: light blue Pricing: 1 qt / B Woodlanders Tag Header: Appalachian Woodlandersš Zones: 3-9

MICROBIOTA (my-kro-buy-oh'ta) (Asteraceae) decussata (Russian Arborvitae) Ð Low-spreading evergreen shrub with arching branches of ÒArborvitae-likeÓ light green foliage. One plant can reach over 15' in diameter and the foliage turns bronze or purple in the winter. One of our new shrub ground covers that work well on bankings. Indeed, it needs good drainage and mostly sun to do well. Grows wild in Siberia. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: spring Spacing: 48" Color: inconspicuous Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8

MITELLA (mi-tell'a) (Saxifragaceae) diphylla (Fairy Cup) Ð Like a clump-forming Tiarella, with similar maple leaf- shaped foliage. Flowers are exquisite white cups with fringed petals. DonÕt forget to look closely to see this. Likes moist soil. Nice edging plant for an area where you donÕt want a ground cover. Semi-evergreen. Has a wide native range in the United States. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 6-10" New England ® Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-6

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 103 MONARDA (mo-nar'-da) Bee-Balm (Lamiaceae) Bee-balms are treasured garden herbs, nectar providers, and showy ornamentals. They have bright spider-like flowers and can form impressive massings. We offer those with the highest mildew resistance we can find, however Monardas do best with constant moisture and ample space. Deadhead for extended bloom. ----- ÔClaire GraceÕ Ð This native form is resistant to mildew. It naturalizes well and tolerates dry conditions. Dark green foliage. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24-36" New England Color: bright lilac Pricing: 1 ga / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔJacob ClineÕ Ð Mildew resistant with handsome foliage. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" New England Color: red Pricing: 1 ga / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9 ���� ÔMarshall's DelightÕ Ð Mildew resistant, leaves are a deeper green than other ­cultivars. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24-36" New England Color: pink Pricing: 1 ga / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔPink LaceÕ Ð A compact bee-balm with dark red stems and pink flowers with purple center cones. PP#18367. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 16" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 12-18" New England Color: pink Pricing: True ga / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔRaspberry WineÕ Ð A wonderful mildew-resistant bee-balm from Darryl Probst and introduced by White Flower Farm. The buds do resemble ­raspberries and the flowers are a clear wine red. Large leaves. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-40" New England Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Meadows Color: wine red Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9

MUKDENIA (muck-dee'nee-ah) (Saxifragaceae) rossii ÔCrimson FansÕ Ð Rare, unusual Heuchera relative from the Orient that is hardy and beautiful. It has large maple-like leaves that emerge bronze then become green and finally red in midsummer. Numerous bell-shaped flowers appear early. Needs good moisture. Slowly spreads to form a ground cover. We are very excited about this one. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-16" Bloom: Mar-Apr Spacing: 18" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 4-7

104 NEPETA (nep'-e-ta) Ornamental Catmint (Lamiaceae) Ornamental herbs with long-blooming lavender-blue flower spikes. The shorter ­varieties resemble a vigorous English lavender. Foliage is scalloped and gray-green, helping them to blend well in any garden. Can be used as informal edging plants. All need good drainage and do best in full sun. Cut back after bloom for a flush of fresh foliage. ÔEarly BirdÕÐ An early blooming Catmint with a compact habit Ð only 12" tall with gray-green fragrant foliage. Light: sun/pt.sh Height: 10-12" Bloom: Apr-Aug Spacing: 12" Color: violet Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 sibirica ÔSouvenir dÕAndre ChaudronÕ Ð Very showy variety with large lavender-blue flowers and a long bloom time. More upright habit making it a better border plant than other Nepetas. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔSix Hills GiantÕ (Faassenii Group) Ð Stunning tall Nepeta that tolerates damp soil. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 36" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 30" Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7 subsessilis (Japanese Catmint) Ð We were very impressed with this Òlarger than lifeÓ Nepeta at the Battery Park Garden in NYC. It seems to be adaptable to sun, shade or boggy conditions and will spread quickly as a ground cover. Its deep blue flowers are loved by butterflies, birds and bees. This Catmint truly makes a statement. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: deep blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ÔWalkerÕs LowÕ (Faassenii Group) Ð This stunner is the Perennial Plant AssociationÕs 2007 Plant of the Year. Large flowers, great ground cover for hot dry site. Fragrant gray-green foliage Ð nice with roses, Achillea, and many hot-colored summer flowers. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7 Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 105 NIPPONANTHEMUM (ni-poe-nan'the-mum) (Asteraceae) nipponicum (Montauk Daisy) Ð Resembling a Shasta Daisy reincarnated as a shrub, this partially woody perennial has dark green shiny foliage and is one of the last plants to bloom in our gardens. Even one plant makes quite a statement! Loves seaside areas, thus its common name, Montauk Daisy. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 12-30" Bloom: Sep-Nov Spacing: 24" Color: white, yellow centers Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

OENOTHERA (ee-no-the'ra) Sundrops (Onagraceae) fruticosa Ð Vigorous with bright yellow cup-shaped flowers and dark green leaves. DonÕt overfertilize this one. Wonderful fall color. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" New England Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Meadows Color: bright yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9 fruticosa ÔFireworksÕ Ð Bronze foliage, red stems and buds, then bright yellow flowers make this a stunning cultivar. This is one of the Sundrops so it blooms in the daytime unlike Oenothera biennis (Evening Primrose). Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18" New England Meadows Color: bright canary yellow Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-8 macrocarpa (syn. missouriensis) (Ozark Sundrops) Ð This shorter Sundrop has huge (4-5 inches) lemon yellow satiny flowers and a lax habit. It has curious winged fruit capsules and reddish stems. A native of Missouri and Kansas, this wonderful Oenothera needs good drainage. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-12" New England Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" Meadows Color: lemon yellow Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

OMPHALODES (om-fa-low'des) (Boraginaceae) verna (Blue-eyed Mary) Ð A lovely ground cover for dry shade with handsome dark green leaves and lovely white-throated blue flowers! The flowers were a favorite of Queen Marie Antoinette, thus the common name. A vigorous grower. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 2-8" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24" Color: blue-white throats Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

106 ORIGANUM (o'ree-gah'num) Oregano (Lamiaceae) Oregano is an herb that is very ornamental, with flower spikes that cut well. Needs excellent drainage and does best in alkaline or gravelly soil. laevigatum ÔRosenkuppelÕ Ð Outstanding dark foliage, similar to O. ÔHerrenhausenÕ but more compact with large flowers. 1998 Netherlands Plant of the Year. Long bloom. Light: sun Height: 15-18" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 15" Color: dark pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8

PACHYSANDRA (pa-kis-an'-dra) Spurge (Buxaceae) procumbens (Allegheny Spurge) Ð Our native Pachysandra. Handsome foliage with varying shades of green and nice red color in the fall. Slower growing than Japanese Pachysandra with showier flowers. Deciduous. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Appalachian ® Light: sh Height: 6-9" Woodlanders Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 6" Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / B & 2 qt / B Tag Header: Appalachian Woodlandersš Zones: 4-9 terminalis (Japanese Spurge) Ð The old faithful ground cover. Hardy and reliable. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 6" Color: white Pricing: see price list Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8 terminalis ÔGreen SheenÕ Ð A newer introduction with smaller high-gloss leaves. Slower growing but very choice. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 6" Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8 terminalis ÔSilver EdgeÕ Ð Similar to straight Pachysandra terminalis, but with silvery white margins that catch the light filtering into shady areas, giving it depth and contrast. Not as vigorous as the green form but worth the wait. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 6" Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 107 PACKERA (pa-keer'-a) (SYN: Senecio) (Asteraceae) aurea Ð This is a native herb with shiny basal leaves and bright daisy flowers that resemble Asters. Prefers moist soil, but is not fussy. Good ground cover for a woodland garden. Vigorous. Light: sun /sh Height: 12" Bloom: May Spacing: Ind 24" New England ® Color: yellow gold Pricing: 2qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-8

PAEONIA (pee-on'-ee-a) Peony (Paeoniaceae) Please see our price list for 3 gal- lon (*) and 2 quart (**) containers. Name Height Pricing Bloom Color Type Abalone Pearl 32" 2 ga / C early coral pink, golden center double Adolf Rousseau 40" 2 ga / B mid dark red w/gold stamens double Anemoniflora 24" 2 ga / C early dark pink-red semi-double Ann Cousins 32" 2 ga/D late white double Blaze 30-36" 2 ga/D* early bright red, yellow center single Butter Bowl 30-36" 2 ga / C mid-late shades of pink, yellow center Japanese Charm 32" 2 ga / C early red w/yellow stamens Japanese Cora Stubbs 32" 2 ga / D mid raspberry pink Japanese Coral Charm 36" 2 ga / C* early coral pink double Coral Ôn Gold 30" 2 ga/D early rose-coral Japanese Dayton 30-36" 2 ga / E late cerise-rose double Duchess de Nemours 36" 2 ga / C early creamy-white double Fairy Princess 24" 2 ga/D early true red single Felix Crousse 30-36" 2 ga / B mid dark pink double Festiva Maxima 36" 2 ga / B early white w/red flecks double Green Lotus 28-32" 2 ga/D early white w/ lime green streaking single Hot Chocolate 36" 2 ga / E early chocolate red w/cocoa center Japanese Immaculee 28-32" 2 ga / B early white semi-double ITOH Bartzella 32" * mid lemon-yellow semi-double ITOH Pastel Splendor 32" * mid creamy white, maroon flares single Krinkled White 36" 2 ga / C mid white w/ gold stamens single Margaret Clark 34" 2 ga / E late dark pink double Miss America 36" 2 ga / D mid-late snow white, yellow stamens semi-double Obovata 24-36" ** mid white blush to pink single Paul M. Wild 38" 2 ga / D* mid red double Pink Hawaiian Coral 30-36" 2 ga / D* early coral pink semi-double Rubra Plena 14" 2 ga / 42 early red double creamy yellow, rich gold s. Age of Gold 30-36" * mid semi-double at center s. Banquet 46-60" * mid strawberry red semi-double s. Boreas 48-60" * mid rich burgundy semi-double

108 light pink w/purple flares, s. Ezra Pound 36-60" * early semi-double bright yellow stamens s. Guardian of Monastery 36-48" * early mauve and lavender semi-double s. Murad of Hershey Bar 36-48" * early dark maroon single Sarah Bernhardt 32-38" 2 ga / B* late light medium pink double Shawnee Chief 30-32" 2 ga / C* early mahogany red double Silver Dawn Mix 18-24" 2 ga / C early pink, apricot or cream single suffruticosa (Tree Peony) Ð Prized Tree Peonies are originally from China. They have distinctive dark blue-green foliage and giant (4-12") flowers. They need careful siting with excellent drainage and protection from extreme conditions. Beautiful fall color. We have a source for bare-root tree peonies that we are really happy with. They are massive and beautiful. ----- ÔAge of GoldÕ Ð Semi-double creamy yellow rosettes that deepen to rich gold toward the center. Red flares at the base add accent to the flower. Large semi-double blooms with slightly curling petals and gold stamens. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-60" Bloom: mid Spacing: 30-60" Color: creamy yellow with red flares Pricing: 3 ga /see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ���� ÔBoreasÕ Ð Semi or double blossoms of very dark, rich burgundy. Each petal turns in a different direction to give it a tousled look. Thus, it is aptly named since Boreas is the mythological god of the North Wind. Large semi-double blooms with slightly curling petals and gold stamens. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48-60" Bloom: mid Spacing: 48-60" Color: rich burgundy Pricing: 3 ga /see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔEzra PoundÕ Ð Showy dark purple flares form a pointed star around the bright yellow stamens. The single to semi-double flowers age from light pink to pearly white. Large semi-double blooms with slightly curling petals and gold stamens. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-60" Bloom: early Spacing: 36-60" Color: light pink with purple flares Pricing: 3 ga /see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔGuardian of MonasteryÕ Ð A Tree Peony known for its vigor and large flowers in shades of mauve and lavender with purple flares emerging from the center. Large semi-double blooms with slightly curling petals and gold stamens. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48" Bloom: early Spacing: 36-48" Color: shades of mauve and lavender Pricing: 3 ga /see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 109 Paeonia (continued) ----- ÔMurad of Hersey BarÕ Ð Single. Dark maroon petals and attreactive yellow stamens. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48" Bloom: early Spacing: 36-60" Color: dark maroon Pricing: 3 ga /see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 Japanese and Single-Flowered Peonies Ð These are rapidly becoming more popular and with good reason. Their graceful lighter flowers give subtle beauty and make them less inclined to lie down in the first hard rain. Single forms have a single row of petals with a center of stamens. Japanese have a double row of petals and often some of the stamens have become peltoids which are enlarged stamens. The Japanese Peonies are a little ÒfluffierÓ than singles, but still lighter than doubles. Double-Flowered Peonies Ð These old-fashioned classics are loved for their hardiness and unbelievable blooms. Double and semi-double are rounded flowers in which all (or most) of the stamens are developed into petals, giving that wonderful exuberant look. They rarely need dividing, but if you want to spread the wealth, they are best divided in the fall (plant eyes two inches below the surface to ensure bloom). Flower time is E (May-early June), M (June) and L (late June) but this varies from year to year. ITOH Ð The new ITOH or Intersectional Peonies (crosses of Tree and Herbaceous Peonies) combine the beautiful foliage and flowers of the tree peonies with the hardiness of the herbaceous peonies (the eyes are safely underground). Very expensive but very choice! Fragrant. Limited supply. Our Peonies may not be well rooted for early spring sales. Also, garden centers should keep overhead watering at a minimum to discourage botrytis development. We recommend continuing a program to combat botrytis as well. We have some designer peonies with incredible colors and flower forms. They are noted with each description. We have some of our varieties in 3-gallon pots for an extra big impact Ð look for them in our listing. [pink varieties] ���� ÔAbalone PearlÕ Ð Semi-double. One of the first Peonies to bloom. Slightly fragrant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32" Bloom: early Spacing: 36" Color: coral pink, golden center Pricing: 2 ga / C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔButter BowlÕ Ð Japanese. Rose pink fades to shell pink with yellow center. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-36" Bloom: mid-late Spacing: 36" Color: shades of pink, yellow center Pricing: 2 ga / C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

Paeonia obovata var. alba 110 ���� ÔCoral CharmÕ Ð Double. 1996 American Peony Society Gold Medal Selection. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: early Spacing: 36" Color: coral pink Pricing: 2 ga / C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-8 ���� ÔCoral ÔnÕ GoldÕ Ð Japanese. Rose-coral double row of petals that form a cup holding showy gold stamens. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30" Bloom: early Spacing: 24-30" Color: rose-coral Pricing: 2 ga / D Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ���� ÔCora StubbsÕ Ð Japanese. Raspberry pink petals and a Ôvanilla ice cream scoopÕ center. Fragrant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32" Bloom: mid Spacing: 36" Color: raspberry pink, cream center Pricing: 2 ga / D Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔDaytonÕ Ð Double. Large, seven-inch fragrant blooms. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-36" Bloom: late Spacing: 30-36" Color: cerise pink Pricing: 2 ga / E Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ���� ÔPink Hawaiian CoralÕ Ð Semi-double. American Peony Society Gold Metal Selection with rose-shaped flowers and a yellow center. Cream-colored carpels. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-36" Bloom: early Spacing: 36" Color: coral pink Pricing: 2 ga/D & 3 ga/see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔSarah BernhardtÕ Ð Double. Large fragrant semi-rose. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32-38" Bloom: late Spacing: 36" Color: light medium pink Pricing: 2 ga / B & 3 ga/see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ���� ÔSilver Dawn MixÕ Ð Single. The color of each flower on this compact peony varies from creamy pastel to soft apricot or pink. The blossoms are ruffled and look like delicate crepe paper. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: early Spacing: 18-24" Color: pink, apricot or cream Pricing: 2 ga / C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 111 Paeonia (continued) [red OR dARK pINK varieties] ----- ÔAdolf RousseauÕÐ Double. Dark red petals and yellow stamens. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 40" Bloom: mid Spacing: 40" Color: dark red Pricing: 2 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-8 ---- ÔAnemonifloraÕÐ Semi-double. Neat bowl-shaped flowers with nice fragrance and handsome lobed foliage. Compact and long lived. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24" Bloom: early Spacing: 24" Color: dark pink red Pricing: True ga / C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔBlazeÕÐ Single. A true red. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-36" Bloom: early Spacing: 36" Color: bright red, yellow center Pricing: 2 ga/D & 3 ga/see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔCharmÕÐ Japanese. Red cup-shaped petals surrounding yellow stamens. Lightly fragrant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32" Bloom: early Spacing: 36" Color: red Pricing: 2 ga / C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔFairy PrincessÕ Ð Single. Rock garden Peony with brilliant true red cupped blooms and golden yellow stamens. Unappetizing to deer, insects and rabbits. PPAF. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24" Bloom: early Spacing: 24-36" Color: brilliant red Pricing: 2 ga / D Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔFelix CrousseÕÐ Double. Fragrant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-36" Bloom: mid-late Spacing: 36" Color: rich dark pink Pricing: 2 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ���� ÔHot ChocolateÕ Ð Japanese. An unusual color combination of chocolate petals surrounding a cocoa center. Fragrant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: early Spacing: 36" Color: chocolate red Pricing: 2 ga / E Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔMargaret ClarkÕÐ Double. Dark pink with dense petal texture. Nice form. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 34" Bloom: late Spacing: 36" Color: dark pink Pricing: 2 ga / E Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

112 ---- ÔPaul M. WildÕ Ð Double. Large velvety red flowers that do not fade. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 38" Bloom: mid Spacing: 36" Color: red Pricing: 2 ga/D & 3 ga/see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ���� ÔRubra PlenaÕ Ð Double. Finely cut foliage will take drier soil than other herbaceous peonies and it is normal for it to die back in July. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 14-20" Bloom: early Spacing: 30" Color: deep red Pricing: 2 ga / see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7 ----- ÔShawnee ChiefÕ Ð Double. Long stems and a nice red. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 30-32" Bloom: early Spacing: 24-30" Color: mahogany red Pricing: 2 ga / C & 3 ga/see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 [White varieties] ----- ÔAnn CousinsÕÐ Double. Very fragrant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32" Bloom: late Spacing: 36" Color: white Pricing: 2 ga / D Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔDutchess de NemoursÕÐ Double. Fragrant standard. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: early Spacing: 36" Color: creamy white, yellow center Pricing: 2 ga / C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7 ----- ÔFestiva MaximaÕÐ Double. Old fashioned classic variety. Fragrant. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: early Spacing: 36" Color: white with red flecks Pricing: 2 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7 ---- ÔGreen LotusÕ Ð Single. Striking designer Peony with a wild color, white with lime streaking and soft pink highlights. Care tip: deadhead after flowers fade to keep up neat appearance. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 28-32" Bloom: mid Spacing: 32" Color: white and lime green Pricing: 2 ga / D Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔImmaculeeÕÐ Semi-double. White with a small dash of red in the center. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 28-32" Bloom: early Spacing: 24-36" Color: white Pricing: 2 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 113 Paeonia (continued) ----- ITOH ÔPastel SplendorÕ Ð Single. Large blooms, the petals are pale pink around edges as they open. (See ITOH, or Intersectional Peony description at the beginning of the Paeonia section). Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32" Bloom: mid Spacing: 36" Color: creamy white, maroon flares Pricing: 3 ga/see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔKrinkled WhiteÕ Ð Single. Large crepe-paper textured flowers with gold stamens. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: mid Spacing: 36" Color: white with gold stamens Pricing: 2 ga / C Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔMiss AmericaÕ Ð Semi-double. Stunning designer Peony with a center of yellow stamens and peltoids interspersed. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: early Spacing: 36" Color: snow white Pricing: 2 ga / D Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ----- obovata var. alba (Japanese Forest Peony) Ð Single. This rare species peony is native to the mountains­ of China. It has gorgeous leathery gray-green leaves and cup-shaped flowers. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: mid Spacing: 24-36" Color: white blush to pink Pricing: 2 qt/see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8 [YELLOW varieties] ���� ITOH ÔBartzellaÕÐ Semi-double. Large, lemon-yellow blossoms with a light lemon scent and soft red flares. Very expensive and choice. Limited sup- ply. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 32" Bloom: mid Spacing: 36" Color: lemon-yellow Pricing: 3 ga/see price list Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

PAPAVER (pa-pah'-ver) Poppy (Papaveraceae) nudicaule ÔWonderlandÕ Ð The Iceland Poppies are popular for their vibrant drifts of silken flowers in the spring. Although short lived, they will seed in, forming large colonies. We are offering a mixed seed selection which flowers for a longer time than the species. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-16" Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 12-18" Color: yellow, pink, orange, white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-8

114 orientale (Oriental Poppy) Ð The most popular Poppy with large, silky paper flowers that create a romantic and nostalgic effect in the garden. Plant with other large filler plants (e.g., Boltonia, Perovskia) to fill in the space after the Poppy dies back in midsummer. ----- ÔBeauty of LivermereÕ Light: sun Height: 30-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: deep crimson red Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-9 ----- ÔCoral ReefÕ Light: sun Height: 30-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18-24" Color: coral pink, dark center Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔPrince of OrangeÕ Light: sun Height: 24-30" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: rich bright orange Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔPrincess Victoria LouiseÕ Light: sun Height: 24-30" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: salmon pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔRoyal WeddingÕ Light: sun Height: 24-30" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24" Color: white, black centers Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

PATRINIA (pah-trin'ee-a) Patrinia (Valerianaceae) gibbosa Ð This Japanese native is one of our favorites in the display gardens here. Patrinia gibbosa has large dark green textured leaves, and loose sprays of soft yellow flowers that blend with almost anything in a part shade or sun garden. Long bloom. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: soft yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 5-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 115 PELTOBOYKINIA (pel-to-boy-kin'ee-a) (Saxifragaceae) watanabei Ð A rare and choice plant from Japan with huge rounded, slightly divided leaves. Dainty flowers rise above the foliage. Needs a moist cool spot with plenty of organic matter. Will take a boggy area, wonderful near a sheltered pond. Light: pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 36" Color: creamy yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-7

Penstemon (pen-ste'mon) Beardtongue (Scrophulariaceae) digitalis ÔHusker Red ImprovedÕ Ð This improved variety has more intense and darker red foliage Light: sun Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12-24" U.S. Native Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

PEROVSKIA (pe-rof'-skee-a) Russian Sage (Lamiaceae) atriplicifolia Ð Waving tall stems of soft gray foliage give an airy texture that combines with nearly everything. Its blue flowers also complement other colors well. Must have good drainage and full sun to perform. Foliage pungent when bruised. Long bloom time. Russian Sage was voted Perennial Plant Association 1995 Plant of the Year. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 36-60" Bloom: Jul-Oct Spacing: 36" Color: light hyacinth blue Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 ----- ÔFiligranÕ Ð Very finely textured leaves. Stiffer upright habit than species and longer blooming. Light: sun Height: 36-42" Bloom: Jul-Oct Spacing: 30" Color: light hyacinth blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 ----- ÔLittle SpireÕ Ð Finally, a dwarf Russian Sage that doesnÕt have to be staked if it rubs shoulders with a little shade. Like a miniature version of Perovskia ÔLongin.Õ Very cool! PP#11643. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 18-24" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 30" Color: medium violet Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔLonginÕ Ð More compact and with a more upright habit than the species. Leaves not as serrated. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 36-48" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 30" Color: light hyacinth blue Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

116 PERSICARIA (pur-si-ca'ree-a) (Polygonaceae) affinis ÔSuperbaÕ (syn. ÔDimityÕ) (Smartweed) Ð This dwarf Smartweed is a wonderful three-season ground cover. Glossy green foliage that emerges purple, and charming bottlebrush flowers that turn from light to dark pink as they mature. Red fall color. Best in full sun. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-8" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 18" Color: medium pink shades Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 amplexicaulis ÔAlbaÕ (White Mountain Fleece) Ð New upright introduction with deep green foliage fringed with white large showy flowers. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 36-40" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 36" Color: white Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 amplexicaulis ÔSpeciosaÕ (syn. Firetail) (Firetail Mountain Fleece) Ð Bottlebrush- like erect flower spikes over large dark green leaves. Vigorous, but not invasive. Makes a great statement. This is a returning plant to our list; itÕs been in our gardens for years, and continues getting compliments. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48" Bloom: Jun-Oct Spacing: 36" Color: crimson red Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7 polymorpha (White Dragon Fleeceflower) Ð This magnificent perennial, made popular here in the U.S. by Wolfgang Oehme, makes a huge shrub-like clump of lance-shaped dark green leaves. The flowers resemble an Astilbe on steroids, making it dramatic in bloom. Nice specimen or combined with grasses and is at its best in moist soil. This Persicaria will naturalize Ð itÕs been reported to be invasive in moist areas, but we have not had this problem. One of our favorites. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-60" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 36-48" Color: white Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

Gayle greets you at our Open House. Photo by Stephanie Leary.

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PHLOMIS (flow'mus) (Lamiaceae) russeliana (Sticky Jerusalem Sage) - Native to the mountains of Syria, this plant has proven to be very cold hardy. With whorls of soft yellow flowers encircling its stems and olive-green leaves, Phlomis adds an eye catching structure to the garden. Light: sun/pt.sh Height: 12-36" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 12-36" Color: pale yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

PHLOX (floks) Phlox (Polemoniaceae) Phlox divaricata and stolonifera are New England natives. We carry only cultivars, which is why they donÕt appear on our New England Woodlandersš list. divaricata (Canadian Phlox) Ð Great with spring bulbs, for ground cover, underplanting, woodland settings. ���� ÔBlue MoonÕ Ð This compact Canadian Phlox has very full flower petals that are fragrant. Light: pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: Apr-Jun Spacing: 12-24" U.S. Native Color: dark blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ���� ÔMay BreezeÕ Ð A Dutch introduction with fragrant flowers and a more compact habit. Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 8-12" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" U.S. Native Color: light blue Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 Paniculata Group (Garden Phlox) Ð Garden phloxes are one of the staples of a showy, late summer border, with large clusters of bright flowers. These plants have a reputation for being highly prone to mildew. Selections have been developed that are resistant and they are a vast improvement. (The plants may still get mildew, but on a smaller percentage of the leaf area.) We are now offering these varieties: ���� ÔDavidÕ Ð Extremely mildew resistant. One of the best white paniculatas, this one is also very fragrant. Plant of the Year in 2002 for the Perennial Plant Association. Light: sun Height: 30-36" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24" U.S. Native Color: white Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔEva CullumÕ Ð Mildew resistant. Light: sun Height: 30-36" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24" U.S. Native Color: clear pink, red eye Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

118 ----- ÔJeanaÕ Ð This is a mildew-resistant variety, with crisp, clean foliage and small sweetly scented flowers that last for weeks in late summer and early fall. Wonderful branching habit on this new introduction discovered by Jeana Prewitt of Nashville, TN. This one is a magnet for butterflies. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-48" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24-36" U.S. Native Color: lavender pink Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔNickyÕ Ð Fragrant and mildew resistant. Light: sun Height: 30-48" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" U.S. Native Color: rich, dark magenta purple Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ���� ÔPeacock Neon PurpleÕ Ð The purple version of ÔPeacock WhiteÕ. Compact habit, great branching, long bloom time, mildew resistance and fragrance make this a very desirable Phlox. PPAF. Light: sun Height: 18" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 18" U.S. Native Color: bright purple-pink Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔPeacock WhiteÕ Ð This cool new garden Phlox has clean white flowers, a compact habit and a long bloom time. No wonder itÕs named after one of the ÒproudestÓ birds around. PPAF. Light: sun Height: 18" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 18" U.S. Native Color: white Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔRobert PooreÕ Ð A Niche Gardens introduction with superior mildew ­resistance and a rich reddish purple flower. We are very impressed with the foliage on this Phlox. Light: sun Height: 30-36" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 24" U.S. Native Color: reddish purple Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 stolonifera (Creeping Phlox) Ð Unique evergreen ground cover, forms a mat of attractive rounded leaves, only 2-3 inches high. The flowers rise high above the foliage but fade gracefully (which means no deadheading). Phlox stolonifera was the first Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year in 1990. ----- ÔBlue RidgeÕ Ð Large flowers. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 18" U. S. Nativ e Color: sky blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 119 Phlox (continued) ----- ÔBruceÕs WhiteÕ Ð Slower growing than the purple forms. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 18" U.S. Native Color: pure white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔHome FiresÕ Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 18" U.S. Native Color: clear medium pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔSherwood PurpleÕ Ð Strong grower. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" U.S. Native Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 18" Color: dusty purple Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔWister PinkÕ Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" U.S. Native Bloom: May Spacing: Ind 18" Color: lavender pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8 subulata (Moss Phlox) Ð Tough evergreen ground cover for hot dry areas. Very bright spring flowers almost cover up the foliage. ----- ÔCandy StripeÕ Ð One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 24" U.S. Native Color: white with pink stripe Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔEmerald Cushion BlueÕ Ð One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 24" U.S. Native Color: blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔEmerald PinkÕ Ð One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 24" U.S. Native Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔScarlet FlameÕ Ð Finally, we have a red moss phlox. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 24" U.S. Native Color: deep pink with red eye Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔSnowflakeÕ Ð Has crisper, nicer foliage than ÔWhite Delight,Õ which you may notice is not with us anymore. Very floriferous. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 24" U.S. Native Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8

120 PHYSOSTEGIA (fy-so-stee'-gee-a) Obedient Plant or False Dragonhead (Lamiaceae) virginiana Ð This perennial has Snapdragon flowers that are "obedient" in that theyÕll hold their position when pushed around the stem, but Physostegia is not really an obedient plant. This vigorous grower is best in a lean or very moist area, where growth is inhibited, unless youÕd like to fill a large area. Strong flower stems are excellent for cutting. ���� ÔMiss MannersÕ Ð This dwarf Physostegia is truly obedient, orginally ­selected by Darrell Probst and sure to be an industry standard. It has very attractive glossy foliage and clean white flowers in the fall. A good grower, but not invasive. Best in full sun. PP#12637. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24" U.S. Native Color: pure white Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

PLATYCODON (plat-i-ko'-don) Balloon Flower (Campanulaceae) grandiflorus Ð Long-lived perennial with fascinating balloon-like buds, showy bell-shaped flowers and crisp green foliage. Prefers moist loam with good drainage. Slow to emerge in spring. Deadhead to extend bloom. Platycodon in Greek means Òbroad bell.Ó Astra Series Ð This is a new and vigorous dwarf Balloon Flower with semi- double flowers that grow up to 3 inches and have thicker petals, making them last longer on the retail bench. ----- ÔDouble BlueÕ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-12" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 12" Color: deep blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

In February our propagation crew is hard at work in the greenhouse.

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 121 Platycodon (continued) ----- ÔDouble PinkÕ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-12" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 12-16" Color: light pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ----- ÔDouble WhiteÕ Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6-12" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 12-16" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 ----- hybrid blue Light: sun / lt.sh Height: 30-40" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: deep blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ----- hybrid white Light: sun / lt.sh Height: 30-40" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

Podophyllum (poe-doe-fil' um) Mayapple (Berberidaceae) peltatum Ð Our native Mayapple is a fantastic woodland groundcover, filling large areas with huge umbrella-like divided leaves. The single white flowers often hide under the leaves, unfortunately, but you could always lie on your belly to admire them. Later they form yellow fruits. Podophyllum is quite adaptable, growing in wet, dry (sometimes goes dormant in midsummer), partial sun or full shade; their large leaves gather light most efficiently. This is one of our finest native plants but it is also poisonous. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 8-16" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24" New England ® Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-9

POLEMONIUM (po-lee-mo'-nee-um) Jacob's Ladder (Polemoniaceae) ÔStairway to HeavenÕ Ð This JacobÕs ladder has blue-gray leaves with an eggshell white border that is often flushed with pink. The light blue flowers give a very soft effect. This was introduced by Bill Cullina at the New England Wildflower Society and a portion of each sale will go to them. LetÕs support their wonderful work in conservation and education. PP#15187. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 16-20" Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 24" U.S. Native Color: soft blue Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7

122 POLYGONATUM (pol-lig-o-nay'-tum) SolomonÕs Seal (Liliaceae) Wonderful woodland genus with arching branchless stems and tubular flowers that hang from each node. SolomonÕs Seals have large dark blue fruit, and dark ­ yellow fall color. They are essential architectural plants for the woodland garden, and will do well in deep shade. They compete well with tree roots. commutatum (canaliculatum) (Great SolomonÕs Seal) Ð Impressive 4-5 foot native with large leaves on unbranched arching stems. Bell flowers hang along stems in spring. Colonies spread quickly. Wonderful at the edge of a moist woodland to provide a transition. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 48-60" New England ® Bloom: May Spacing: 24" Woodlanders Color: greenish white Pricing: 1 qt / B & 1 ga / B Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-9 falcatum dwarf form Ð Seldom seen in cultivation, this short selection of fulcatum, an east Asian species, has short stems and narrow leaflets. Creamy bells are tinged with green in the spring. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12" Bloom: May Spacing: 12" Color: greenish white Pricing: 1 qt /B & True ga / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 humile (Dwarf SolomonÕs Seal) Ð A charming miniature SolomonÕs seal. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 6" Bloom: May Spacing: 8" Color: greenish white Pricing: 1 qt / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-7 odoratum (a.k.a. multiflorum) ----- ÔVariegatumÕ Ð Even those who arenÕt crazy about variegated plants would like this one Ð the large green leaves have subtle creamy edges, giving hints of light through mass plantings. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 20-30" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" Color: greenish white Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 pubescens (Hairy SolomonÕs Seal) Ð A SolomonÕs Seal going through puberty? Its leaves are slightly hairy underneath. Native to eastern North America and found in rich deciduous and mixed forests. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-36" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24" New England ® Color: yellow-green Pricing: 1 qt / B Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 2-9

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 123 POTENTILLA (po-ten-till'-a) Cinquefoil (Rosaceae) alba (White Cinquefoil) Ð Zones 6-8. Long blooming and tough. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: May-Jun, reblooms Spacing: 12" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 2-8 tridentata (syn. sibbaldiopsis) (Wineleaf Cinquefoil) Ð Vigorous ground cover for dry banks or rock gardens. Leaves resemble shrub potentillas and take on a reddish fall color. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 2-6" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 18" U.S. Native Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 2-8

PRIMULA (prim'-yew-la) Primrose (Primulaceae) One of springÕs early bloomers, primroses have showy bright flowers and handsome large heavily textured leaves. They love our cool summers and ask for adequate ­moisture but demand good drainage, especially in winter. bulleesiana- A perfect spring bloomer for moist or poorly drained soils. The brightly colored flowers have a succession of yellow, orange, red or violet umbels up each stem for weeks in the spring. Light: pt.sh Height: 10-20" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 10" Color: yellow, orange, red, violet Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 denticulata (Drumstick Primrose) Ð Well known perennial with crinkled dark green leaves and globe-shaped flowers on 10-inch stems. Likes very moist soils. Light: pt.sh Height: 12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 12-15" Color: lilac, white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-7 japonica Ð The best of the candelabra-type Primroses Ð best in constantly moist soils. Light: pt.sh Height: 20" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-15" Color: red tones Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-7 kisoana (Japanese Primrose) Ð This ground cover Primula is rare but quite easy to grow; it has velvety textured rounded leaves and bright spring flowers held above the foliage. It forms a thick, beautiful mat with its large leaves; needs good moisture. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 3-6" Bloom: Apr-Jun Spacing: 24" Color: bright pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

124 PULMONARIA (pul-mon-air'-ee-a) Lungwort (Boraginaceae) Wonderful ÒmoonsilverÓ spotted leaves and early blooms. Great in shady areas where the silver leaf markings glow. Cut leaves back after bloom for a fresh mound of this unusual foliage. ÔHigh ContrastÕ Ð Wavy spear-shaped leaves that are dark green with melting silver markings. Mildew resistant, nice mounding habit. PP#12337. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 9" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18-20" Color: pink turning blue Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 longifolia ssp. cevennensis Ð A handsome longifolia type with very long narrow leaves and dark blue flowers. Many spots give it an almost silvery appearance. Mildew resistant. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 10" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: dark blue Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 ÔRaspberry SplashÕ Ð ÔRaspberry SplashÕ is a cross between rubra and longifolia, so it has the best attributes of both parents. It has the stunning raspberry-pink flowers of rubra and the durable dark green and silver-spotted leaves of longifolia. PP#12138. Light: pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: raspberry pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8 rubra Ð This Pulmonaria is one of our Wicked Ruggeds and it has been stunning in our gardens for years. The pretty coral pink flowers arrive very early in the spring, and the apple-green leaves stay crisp throughout the season. Seeds readily, but is not a pest. Deer resistant and tough. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 6-12" Bloom: May Spacing: 9-18" Color: coral pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 ÔSilver BouquetÕ Ð This tough new introduction has the mildew resistance of the cevennensis types and the lovely silver foliage that lasts for much of the season. Large flowers of coral and blue. PP#20059. Light: pt.sh Height: 6-8" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 12-18" Color: rich purple blue Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 125 PULSATILLA (pull-sa-till'a) Common Pasque Flower (Ranunculaceae) vulgaris Ð Unusual and beautiful, emerges in the spring with silky fern-like leaves and nodding urn-shaped flowers. Lasting ornamental seedheads form as foliage goes dormant mid-season. Best in well-drained gravelly soil. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 9-12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: purple violet Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 5-7 vulgaris ÔRote GloeckeÕ Ð Red-flowered form of vulgaris (see above). Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 9-12" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" Color: maroon red Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 5-7

PYCNANTHEMUM (pick-nan'-the'mum) (Lamiaceae) muticum (Mountain Mint) Ð This native mint likes moist woods and meadows; it has fragrant oval pointed leaves that turn silver in late summer. Spreads aggressively on long rhizomes. Nectar plant for butterflies and predatory wasps. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24-36" New England Meadows Color: white to violet Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-9

RATIBIDA (ra-ti'-bi-da) Ratibida (Asteraceae) pinnata (Yellow Coneflower) Ð Tall prairie wildflower resembling a gold Echinacea. Does well in any soil, moist or very dry, and weÕve heard it eats clay for breakfast. Very striking. Light: sun Height: 48" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 30" Color: gold yellow, gray purple center Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-7

RHEXIA (rek' si-a) (Melastomataceae) virginica (Meadow Beauty) Ð A native commonly seen in wet, sandy areas from Canada south to Florida. Unusual flowers with outfacing pink petals and a prominent set of four yellow anthers make a welcome sight weaving among other fall-blooming perennials. Light: pt.sh Height: 12-24" New England Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 36" Meadows Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-9

126 RHUS (roos) Sumac (Anacardiaceae) aromatica ÔGro-LowÕ (Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac) Ð A compact fragrant Sumac that is great for stabilizing embankments, even with poor soil. This is one of the woody ground covers that we are carrying that will really solve landscape problems. It has handsome glossy foliage and nice fall color. And yes, it spreads very well. This Sumac is mostly dioecious. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 72-96" Color: yellow Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-9

RODGERSIA (ro-jer'-zee-a) Rodger's Flower (Saxifragaceae) podophylla Ð Attractive bronze foliage emerges in late spring. This handsome smaller RodgerÕs Flower likes rich moist soil Ð try it at the edge of a pond, bog garden or a damp meadow. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 18-32" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 36" Color: white Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9

RUBUS (rub'us) Flowering Raspberry (Rosaceae) odoratus- Native to eastern North America, this deciduous suckering shrub has no thorns. The attractive flowers are fragrant; use the flowering raspberry in native shade gardens or shrub borders. Sometimes called Thimbleberry, the fruits are edible but not very tasty. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-72" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 72-144" U.S. Native Color: rose purple Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: shrub Zones: 3-8

RUDBECKIA (rud-bek'-ee-a) Black-Eyed Susan (Asteraceae) fulgida ÔGoldsturmÕ (Goldsturm) Ð Perennial Plant AssociationÕs 1999 Plant of the Year. Easy low-maintenance, high-impact plant for massing or specimen. Long blooming, large flowers, and great seedheads. One of the best perennials! Yes, golden yellow can be a beautiful color. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24" U.S. Native Color: golden yellow, black center Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 127 Rudbeckia (continued) fulgida var. sullivantii ÔLittle GoldstarÕ Ð This compact Rudbeckia has as many as 80 flowers on one plant. It is great in the front of a border, along a pathway or in a container. Fun new introduction. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 14-16" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 14-16" U.S. Native Color: gold to orange shades Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-10 maxima Ð A Southern U.S. native with huge (up to 2 feet) blue-green leaves that clasp the stems. The bright flowers with their tall cones shoot up high above the foliage in late summer. This is a great architectural plant that tolerates dry or boggy soil and is very attractive to butterflies. Light: sun Height: 60-80" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 36" Color: bright yellow Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8 nitida ÔHerbstsonneÕ (Autumn Sun) (Shiny Coneflower) Ð The finest of the tall Rudbeckias, ÔHerbstsonneÕ has dark glossy leaves and sulphur yellow ray flowers with green cone centers. Much loved by butterflies. Magnificent in the fall garden, needs no staking. Best in moist soils. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 72-84" New England Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 36" Meadows Color: yellow, green centers Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-7

RUELLIA (roo-el' ee-a) (Acanthaceae) humilis (Wild Petunia) Ð This is a great native perennial Petunia for dry or shallow soils that is well suited to rock gardens. It has lovely purple trumpet flowers in midsummer. Rare, but shouldnÕt be! Light: sh/pt.sh Height: 8-12" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12" Color: light purple Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 4-8

SAGINA (sa-gee'-na) Pearlwort, Irish Moss (Caryophyllaceae) subulata Ð Moss-like evergreen plant for a rock garden or between walkway blocks. Can be used like thyme in shady areas. Takes some foot traffic. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 1-2" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: Ind 6" 1 Color: white Pricing: 2 /2 /B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-7

128 SALVIA (sal'-vee-a) Sage (Lamiaceae) nemorosa Ð Crisp plants with intensely colored flower spikes that are great for massing, edging and borders. Salvias benefit from shearing right after bloom. All tolerate dry soil and dislike wet feet in winter (donÕt we all). Use fertilizer sparingly. ���� ÔBlue HillÕ (ÔBlauhugelÕ) Ð This German introduction has beautiful, long- lasting true blue flowers. Long lived. Light: sun Height: 18-24" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: dark blue Pricing: 1 ga / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 ���� ÔCaradonnaÕ (Meadow Sage) Ð This introduction has purple-black stems. Repeat bloom. Light: sun Height: 18-20" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: purple blue Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ----- ÔEvelineÕ Ð This hardy Salvia has great flower impact, with its bicolor ­flowers and neat upright habit. Butterflies love it. Attractive, gray-toned foliage. PP#14905. Light: sun Height: 20-24" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" Color: two toned, purple and pink Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 ���� ÔMay NightÕ (Mainacht) Ð This was the Perennial Plant Association 1997 ÔPlant of the YearÕ. It has substantial foliage and bright violet-purple spikes that contrast well with the gray-green of the leaves. Tall, vigorous,­ long blooming and butterfly caviar. Light: sun Height: 18-28" Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 18" Color: rich dark violet Pricing: 2 qt / A & 1 ga / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 verticillata ÔPurple RainÕ Ð This plant is a winner and hardier than we first thought. Large handsome basal leaves with long curving stems of smoky purple flowers that persist most of the summer. Light: sun Height: 12-18" Bloom: Jul-Oct Spacing: 24" Color: dark purple Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 129 SANGUISORBA (san-gwi-sor'ba) Burnet (Rosaceae) canadensis (Canadian Burnet) Ð Handsome, bushy native with sturdy bottlebrush flowers late in the season. Fills a large space and loves wet sites. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 48-60" New England Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 42" Meadows Color: creamy white Pricing: 1 qt / A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-7 officinalis ÔTannaÕ Ð ÔTanna,Õ selected by Piet Oudolf, is a small Sanguisorba with ferny foliage that makes a neat clump. It has catkin-like bright flowers that appear on long stems in late summer. This dwarf Burnet looks great combined with bold foliage. The cucumber-flavored leaves are nice in salads. Best in moist soil and full sun. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 15-18" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" U.S. Native Color: raspberry pink Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

SAPONARIA ( sa-po-nah'-ree-a) Soapwort (Caryophyllaceae) ocymoides (Rock Soapwort) Ð Meaning Òsoap plantÓ for its soapy sap, Saponaria is a valuable trailing plant; great on walls or in raised gardens. Cut it back after flowering for fresh foliage regrowth. Takes sandy and infertile conditions. Reseeds. Light: sun Height: 4-8" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 18" Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 2-7

SARUMA (sa-roo'ma) Upright Wild Ginger (Aristolochiaceae) henryii Ð This rare but adaptable cousin of Asarum has stunning heart-shaped felted leaves and small yellow flowers that emerge for months in the summer. It is easy to care for and a wonderful ground cover, growing well in a wide range of conditions and climates. Seeds in. A Chinese native discovered by A. Henry in the early 1900Õs. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 18" Bloom: May-Sep Spacing: 24" Color: soft yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-9

SAXIFRAGA (saks-if'rag-a) Saxifrage (Saxifragaceae) virginiensis (Early Saxifrage) Ð Early Saxifrage is a great little native rock garden perennial, with crisp scalloped basal leaves and white flowers on tall leafless stems. It loves rocky outcroppings where it grows naturally in many parts of the eastern United States. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-10" Bloom: May Spacing: 8-12" New England ® Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-8 130 SCABIOSA (ska-bee-o'sa) Pincushion Flower (Dipsacaceae) The warm shades of Pincushion Flower complement midsummer daisy types. The blooms rise high above low basal foliage most of the summer. Works well in front of a border as the flower stems are airy, much like Heucheras. Good for cutting. Needs good drainage. Attracts butterflies! columbaria ---- ÔButterfly BlueÕ (Dove scabious) Ð Blooms all season (and we mean all season). Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year for 2000. Light: sun Height: 20-24" Bloom: Jun-Oct Spacing: 18" Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9

SCUTELLARIA (sku-te-lah'ree-a) Skullcap (Lamiaceae) incana (Downy Skullcap) Ð One of the latest-blooming Skullcaps, with hooded blue flowers that bloom for most of the last half of the summer, providing a nice foil for the ubiquitous yellow of the season. This Missouri native resembles ­agastache somewhat, with a bushy habit and good drought tolerance. Works well in a meadow situation, but is very adaptable to soil types. Square stemmed like most of the mint family. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 18" New England Color: violet blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-9

SEDUM (see'-dum) Stonecrop (Crassulaceae) These fleshy-leaved succulent perennials are not just for rock gardens. They are tough and vigorous, but not invasive, and outlast most herbaceous plants each fall. Many provide­ winter interest. They are drought tolerant and have clustered starry flowers that can be quite showy. Best in full sun. (UPRIGHT FORMS) (LIVE-FOREVER HYBRIDS) SYNONYM Ð HYLOTELEPHIUM ÔAutumn JoyÕ (Herbstfreude) Ð A classic spectabile type renowned for its fall color, four-season interest and hardiness. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 24" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24" Color: pink deepening to bronze Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 131 Sedum (continued) ÔCarlÕ Ð A Sedum with a beautiful rounded compact habit and clusters of pink flowers that are held on strong reddish stems. Recommended to us by Frank Wolfe of Lake Street Garden Center. This one is a winner. Light: sun Height: 18" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 18-24" Color: pink shades Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ÔMatronaÕ Ð Very attractive introduction from Germany. Shiny reddish stems with paler pink flowers than other spectabile types. Deep gray foliage with pink overtones. Light: sun Height: 30-36" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 24" Color: pale pink Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 ÔMunstead Dark RedÕ Ð New upright introduction with deep green foliage tinged with purple and large showy flowers. Light: sun Height: 12-24" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 18" Color: purples and reds Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 telephioides (Wild Live-forever) Ð A native version of the tall hybrid Sedums, this one has fleshy clumps of paddle-like leaves and pale pink flowers on heads that are smaller than the hybrids. Wonderful contrasted with bright late perennials. Understated, but very lovely and nice to have a tall native Sedum in our palette. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-16" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 12-18" U.S. Native Color: pale pink Pricing: 2 qt /A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 (Low mat-like types) Ð (Stonecrop) ÔBertram AndersonÕ Ð A pretty gray-purple foliaged Sedum, with starry dusty-pink flowers. Great for rock gardens, edging or front of a border! Happiest in dry conditions. Light: sun Height: 6-12" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: dusty pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-9 ÔJohn CreechÕ Ð An excellent ground cover for sunny areas. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 2" Bloom: Jun Spacing: Ind 18" Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9

132 floriferum ÔWeihenstephaner GoldÕ Ð This tough and easy-to-use ground cover is often used in green roof gardens, so we know it is durable. It has nice "holly" shaped leaves and is covered in star-shaped flowers in late spring, earlier than many low Stonecrops. Light: sun Height: 4-6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" Color: canary yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-9 nevii (NevyÕs Stonecrop) Ð A native Sedum with dusky gray leaves forming very pretty clumps that resemble soft textured Sempervivums. Grows naturally in shale and limestone but does well in any well-drained condition. White flowers are small stars. Note that this one is not as hardy as many of the Stonecrops. Very pretty and worth trying. Light: sun Height: 2-6" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 8-10" U.S. Native Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 5-9 reflexum ÔAngelinaÕ Ð This stunning new Sedum has bright gold needle-like foliage and a prostrate habit that makes it useful as a ground cover or in containers. Vigorous; forms a neat mat that is great in contrast to green or purple foliage. Likes dry gritty soil and is attactive to butterflies. PPAF. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 3-6" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: Ind 14" Color: yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-9 ÔRosy GlowÕ Ð We used to grow this clumping Sedum and brought it back because of its durability and toughness. ÔRosy GlowÕ (or ÔRuby GlowÕ as itÕs sometimes called) has blue-green foliage and rich ruby flowers. Cut it back if the center opens up. Best in sun. Great winter food for birds. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 8-10" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 15" Color: deep rosy pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-9 sexangulare Ð Forms a tight green mat; tolerates dry. Good for the rock garden. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 6" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 10-12" Color: sulphur yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-9

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Sedum (continued) sieboldii Ð Large pink flower heads, and lovely round gray leaves, edged with pink. Very late bloomer. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 6" Bloom: Sep-Oct Spacing: 12" Color: pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 4-9 spurium ÔFuldaglutÕ Ð Great ground cover Sedum, with red-tinged or purple foliage, depending on the crop and your cultural conditions. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 6" Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 12" Color: dark red Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-7 ternatum ÔLarinem ParkÕ Ð It is a real treat to find a native Sedum that is shade tolerant. This Sedum flowers in the spring and its starry flowers are larger than the species. It takes dry shade and will do well in the sun if not too dry. It has attractive rounded leaves that form a handsome deer-resistant ground cover under trees or shrubs. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" U.S. Native Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-9

SEMPERVIVUM (sem-per-veev'um) Hens and Chicks (Crassulaceae) A true nostalgia plant, these curious fleshy leaf rosettes will grow in crevices, walls, truly almost anywhere that has good drainage. The flowers are coarse and rise high above the leaves. Great for edging, pots, rock gardens and accenting hardscape ­features. Very adaptable. arachnoideum (Cobwebbed Houseleek) Ð This Sempervivum forms fascinating silver ÒthreadingÓ over the light green leaves, wonderful contrasted with the red flowers or any dark colors. Needs full sun for best effect. Light: sun Height: 2-8" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12" Color: rose red Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-7 ÔJade RoseÕ Ð Green and rosy red foliage, with alternating layers of color. Light: sun Height: 2-4" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 12" Color: green and maroon Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-7 ÔRed BeautyÕ Ð Gray-green leaves with blood-red tips. Light: sun Height: 3-4" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 6-8" Color: shades of light pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-8

134 ÔSanford HybridsÕ Ð Forms rosettes of deep red sharply pointed leaves. Color varies from year to year. Light: sun Height: 3-4" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 6-8" Color: medium pink Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: rock garden Zones: 3-8 SENECIO (see Packera)

SENNA (se'na) (Caesalpiniaceae) hebecarpa (Wild Senna) Ð Light green locust-like pinnate leaves give a soft texture but the stems of this native are very sturdy. Vivid sweet pea flowers develop into pretty seed pods. Lovely in both wild or ÒcivilizedÓ gardens and is the perfect Òparking lot plant,Ó as it can take the abuse of snowplows, salt, drought, etc. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. New England Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48" Meadows Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 30" Color: bright yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-9

SILPHIUM (sil'-fee-um) Compass Plant, Rosinweed (Asteraceae) perfoliatum (Cup Plant) Ð A huge meadow plant, nice coarse texture for back of border or for use as a summer hedge. Large leaves clasp stems like a cup and hold water for days, providing tiny watering holes for birds and butterflies. Bright yellow flowers rise high above this great native in late summer. Light: sun Height: 60-72" Bloom: Aug-Sep Spacing: 36" U.S. Native Color: buttercup yellow Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

SISYRINCHIUM (si-see-ring' kee-um) Blue-eyed Grass (Iridaceae) angustifolium ÔLucerneÕ Ð This charming Iris cousin has slender grass-like foliage and starry blue flowers that open only in the sunshine, but for 8-10 weeks. ÔLucerneÕ is a cultivar selected by Robert Herman that has larger flowers and a more substantial presence than the species. Great for edging, rock gardens, or amongst a low ground cover. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-10" Bloom: May-Jul Spacing: 12" Color: blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 135 SMILACINA (smy-la-see'-na) False SolomonÕs Seal (Liliaceae) racemosa (False SolomonÕs Seal) Ð A New England native with leafy arching stems and bright berries in fall. Likes humusy soil. Light: pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" New England ® Color: creamy white Pricing: 2 qt / B Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-8 stellata (Star-f lowered False SolomonÕs Seal) Ð A smaller Smilacina with smooth light green leaves and an open spreading habit. It has arching stems, small very fragrant star-like flowers and pretty berries that change through several colors until ripening to red. Good for sandy and alluvial soils. Light: pt.sh Height: 12-30" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" New England ® Color: creamy white Pricing: 1 qt / B Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-8

SOLIDAGO (so-li-dah'go) Goldenrod (Asteraceae) rugosa ÔFireworksÕ (Rough-Stemmed Goldenrod) Ð Compact clumps of large leaves and tall flowers with long arching rays that really resemble fireworks. Choice introduction from Ken Moore of NC Botanical Garden. Superb plant. Call it ÔFireworks,Õ not goldenrod. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-48" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 24" New England Color: golden yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-9

SPIRANTHES (spy-wranth'ease) (Orchidaceae) odorata (aka cernua v. odorata) (Fragrant LadyÕs Tresses Orchid) Ð This is a hardy adaptable orchid with silver-green evergreen rosettes and tall spikes of charming hooded flowers in late summer. Does best in a moist area and will slowly spread to form colonies. Great for boggy areas. Fragrant native. Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 12-24" Appalachian Bloom: Sep Spacing: 18" ® Woodlanders Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / C Tag Header: Appalachian Woodlandersš Zones: 5-9

Autumn effect of Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'. 136 STACHYS (sta'-kis) Lamb's Ears (Lamiaceae) Nice edger; works well along walkways and stones. Likes dry locations. Its bulbous flowers get mixed reviews for appearance. ----- ÔHelene von SteinÕ (ÔBig EarsÕ) Ð Huge silvery leaves and a strong growing habit. Forms a dramatic clump due to the size of its large "lambs" ears. Needs good drainage. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 10-12" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 24-36" Color: purplish Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔSilver CarpetÕ Ð Gray fuzzy leaves that do feel soft as lambsÕ ears. Non-flowering form. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 6-10" Bloom: Spacing: 18" Color: Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8 officinalis ÔPink Cotton CandyÕ (Betony) Ð Nice introduction by Richard Hawke of Chicago Botanic Gardens. Two-toned pink flowers rise high above dense clumps of attractive deep green leaves. Very durable and long lasting, an underused stachys that makes a wonderful ground cover. PP#21436. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 24" Color: shades of medium to light pink Pricing: 1 ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

STEPHANANDRA (stef-a-nan'dra) Lace Shrub (Rosaceae) incisa ÔCrispaÕ Ð This ground cover shrub is an excellent stabilizer for banks or it could be used as a low hedge. It has long arching stems of lacy fine-textured foliage that resembles tiny maple leaves that will root-in wherever they touch the ground. ÔCrispaÕ is a more compact version of the species; this is a very durable small shrub and a great problem solver. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18-36" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 36" Color: yellowish white Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-7

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STOKESIA (stokes'-i-a) laevis Stokes Aster (Asteraceae) ÔBlue DanubeÕ Ð Long-flowering plant with large flowers. Needs well-drained soil and does well in hot dry sites. Butterflies love it. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 18" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18" U.S. Native Color: medium lavender blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9 laevis ÔDivinityÕ Ð Rich green mounds of strap-like leaves produce beautiful feathery flowers that open with yellow centers that mellow to white. PPAF. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-14" Bloom: Jun-Sep Spacing: 18" Color: celestial white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8 ÔOmega SkyrocketÕ Ð A new Stokesia that is much taller than ÔBlue DanubeÕ with similar showy blue flowers, but with an erect habit that shows them off better. Drought tolerant and butterfly caviar. This Stokesia can be placed mid-border for a whole new look. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18-24" U.S. Native Color: medium lavender blue Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

STYLOPHORUM (sty-lah'for-um) Celandine Poppy (Papaveraceae) diphyllum Ð Native wildflower for moist shady gardens. Has gray-green lobed leaves and bright delicate poppy-like flowers that bring light into any shady corner. Reseeds readily, but deadheading will curb this. If planted in moist soil, foliage persists until fall. Wonderful interplanted with other woodland natives. Light: pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 15" Appalachian ® Color: clear yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: Appalachian Woodlandersš Zones: 4-8

SYNEILESIS (sin-ih-lee'-sis) Shredded Umbrella Plant (Asteraceae) aconitifolia- A dramatic and tropical-looking Ligularia cousin with huge deeply cut rounded leaaves (resembling Helleborus foetidus on steroids). Flowers are no great shakes, but it will slowly colonize via rhizomes to make an impressive patch. Light: pt. sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24-30" Color: light pink Pricing: 1 ga / C Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 3-8

138 TEUCRIUM (too'kri-um) (Lamiaceae) chamaedrys (Germander) Ð Rounded shrubby herb with glossy one-inch leaves resembling miniature oak leaves. Clusters of flowers attract bees. Used medicinally in the past, but is now thought to cause liver damage. Still smells good, though, and is a beautiful summer-blooming ground cover. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 12-15" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18" Color: purple Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-9

THALICTRUM (tha-lik'trum) Meadow-rue (Ranunculaceae) dioicum (Early Meadow Rue) Ð This native is one of the earliest Meadow Rues to bloom, the male plants having the showiest flowers (dioicus means it has both male and females plants). It has a bushy rounded shape and makes a handsome massing with its fine textured gray-green foliage. Light: pt.sh Height: 12-36" Bloom: Jun Spacing: 18" New England Color: chartreuse yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-8 rochebrunianum Ð Single-flowered Meadow-rue gets many comments in our garden with its huge but airy layers of foliage that resemble Maidenhair Fern. Delicate sprays of long-lasting flowers. Self-supporting. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 36-72" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 18-24" Color: lavender Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7

THERMOPSIS (ther-mop'-sis) False Lupine (Fabaceae) caroliniana (Carolina Thermopsis) Ð An overlooked native with pea-like foliage and wonderful flower spikes, like a tall slender Lupine. Seedheads provide nice winter interest. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 36-60" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 30" U.S. Native Color: canary yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 chinensis ÔSophiaÕ Ð Finally we have a Thermopsis for smaller gardens (or the front of a border). ÔSophiaÕ is compact with blue-green foliage and very floriferous. It is drought tolerant, attractive to butterflies and a wonderful cultivar of our native Carolina Thermopsis. An early bloomer. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" Color: soft yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 5-8 Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 139 THYMUS (ty'-mus) Thyme (Lamiaceae) Most Thymes do well in full sun, take lots of foot traffic and are the plant of choice for walkway crevices, rocky areas, and are even used as a lawn substitute. All need good drainage. citriodorus (Lemon Thyme) Ð Mat-like creeper with lemon-scented foliage. Few people can resist a Òrub-smellÓ when walking by this plant. Takes light foot traffic. Light: sun Height: 9-12" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: Ind 12-24" Color: soft rose purple Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 5-8 praecox ----- (serpyllum) (Mother of Thyme) Ð Mat-like creeper for ground cover, dry walks, and crevices; takes traffic and softens landscapes. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 2" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: Ind 12-24" 1 Color: purple pink Pricing: 3 /2" / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 5-8 ----- (serpyllum) ÔAlbiflorusÕ Ð White form of Thymus praecox. Light: sun Height: 2-4" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: Ind 12-24" 1 Color: white Pricing: 3 /2" / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 5-8 ----- (serpyllum) ÔMinorÕ Ð Very tiny leaves give a lovely compact alpine ­texture. Must have good drainage. 1 Light: sun Height: /2" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: Ind 8-12" 1 Color: lavender Pricing: 3 /2" / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 5-8 ���� ÔPseudolanuginosusÕ (Wooly Thyme) Ð Mats of silver-gray foliage. Good for hot, sunny sites, but will do well in part shade if not too wet. Takes foot traffic. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 2" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 12-24" 1 Color: lavender Pricing: 3 /2" / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 5-8

TIARELLA (tee-a-re'-la) Foamflower (Saxifragaceae) cordifolia Ð Textured maple-leaf ground cover for woodland; lights up dark corners. Good for edging. Long-lasting ÒfoamyÓ flower spikes. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh Height: 6-12" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 12-24" New England ® Color: white Pricing: 1 qt / A Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-9

140 ---- ÔOakleafÕ (wherryi type) Ð Clumping type with burgundy-bronze new growth and long bloom. Small oak-shaped leaves. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh Height: 6-12" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" U.S. Native Color: pinkish white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-9 ---- ÔRunning TapestryÕ Ð Choice cultivar with red-splashed leaves. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh Height: 6-12" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 12-24" U.S. Native Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9 ---- ÔSusquehannaÕ Ð ÔSusquehannaÕ is a new cultivar with oakleaf-shaped leaves and great vigor. The stems are red and the foliage has red patches near the margins and turns burgundy in the fall. The flowers have a pink tinge. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: pt.sh Height: 2-4" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24-36" U.S. Native Color: white with coral stamens Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9

TRICYRTIS (tri-ser'-tis) Toad Lily (Liliaceae) hirta ÔMiyazakiÕ Ð Beautiful late-season bloomer for front of border or along garden path, it has lovely foliage and eye-catching mottled flowers. Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 24" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 18-24" Color: pale purple to white Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ÔJimÕs Tall TowersÕ Ð This new selection is from Munchkin Nursery in Indiana. It has tall strong stems, large leaves, and clean white flowers with very light purple speckling. Choice! Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 36" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 18-24" Color: white, purple speckles Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 formosana ÔGilt EdgeÕ Ð A Toad Lily with big creamy-edge leaves and exquisite pink blooms with purple spots. Light: pt.sh/sh Height: 20-24" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 20-30" Color: dark pink/dark purple Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 141 Tricyrtis (continued) macropoda (syn. dilatata) (Candelabra Toad Lily) Ð An upright slender Toad Lily with oval leaves and exquisite two-tiered white flowers with a few purple spots. The blooms really do resemble two-story pagodas. Very choice and a great cut flower! Light: sh /pt.sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 18" Color: pale purple to white Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 4-8 ÔSinonomeÕ Ð This Toad Lily is upright and vase shaped with large dark mottled flowers that looks very much like orchids. Grown as a cut flower in Japan. Drought tolerant once established. Light: pt.sh Height: 24" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 18-24" Color: pale purple with dark purple spots Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: shade perennial Zones: 5-8

TROLLIUS (tro'-lee-us) Globeflower (Ranunculaceae) Beautiful globular buttercup flowers, preferring cool moist soils Ð even heavy ones. Cut back foliage in midsummer. ÔCheddarÕ Ð Good grower with soft layers of flowers. Light: sun /sh Height: 18-24" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-16" Color: pale yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7 chinensis ÔGolden QueenÕ Light: sun /sh Height: 36" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24" Color: rich gold Pricing: 2 qt / A & True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7 laxus Ð A lover of boggy areas (but grows well in average soils), this native globeflower has soft creamy yellow flowers that bloom for a long time. Check out the Garden in the Woods in Framingham, MA for a lovely planting of this perennial. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /sh Height: 16-20" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" U.S. Native Color: creamy yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ÔLemon QueenÕ Light: sun /sh Height: 24" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18" Color: light yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-7

142 UVULARIA (you-view-lair'ee-a) (Liliaceae) grandiflora (Merrybells) Ð A graceful native perennial with soft blue-green foliage that resembles SolomonÕs Seal. Merrybells has arching stems and fragrant long bell flowers that dangle from the upper leaf axils. It forms a strong clump in moist soil. Goes summer dormant in dry soil. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 12-16" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 18" New England ® Color: palest yellow Pricing: 1 qt / B Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-8 sessilifolia (Wild Oats) Ð This small Uvularia is commonly seem in our New England woods, with its stalkless bright yellow-green leaves and rhizomatous habit. It makes a decent ground cover and has bell-shaped flowers in the spring. Goes summer dormant when dry. Light: pt.sh /sh Height: 4-10" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: 15-18" New England ® Color: soft yellow Pricing: 1 qt / B Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 3-8

VACCINIUM (vak-sin'ee-um) (Ericaceae) angustifolium (Lowbush Blueberry) Ð A carefree woody native ground cover with a long list of attributes. Lowbush Blueberry produces delicious blueberries (major fruit crop in Maine), grows in dry poor soils, and has crisp glossy foliage that erupts into brilliant autumn colors. Shear 2/3 of growth every 2-3 years for best berry production. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun/pt.sh Height: 6-24" New England ® Bloom: May Spacing: 24" Woodlanders Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 2-8 ----- ÔBurgundyÕ (Burgundy Lowbush Blueberry) Ð Similar to the species but with burgundy-colored new growth. Lighter blue fruit. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24-36" U.S. Native Color: white with pink tinge Pricing: 2 qt / C & True ga / C Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 2-8 ----- ÔMichiganÕ Ð This cultivar has flavorful berries and a compact habit. It is resistant to leaf spot. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-18" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 18-24" U.S. Native Color: light pink Pricing: 2 qt / C & True ga / C Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 143 Vaccinium (continued) ----- ÔPutteÕ Ð A selected strain of Lowbush Blueberry with large bright berries and excellent branching habit. Somewhat taller than the species and resistant to stem diseases. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 12-20" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 24-36" U.S. Native Color: pinkish white Pricing: True ga / C & 2 qt / C Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-7 macrocarpon ÔWSUÕ (American Cranberry) Ð Our native Cranberry has a lovely low growing, trailing habit and is surprisingly happy in normal garden soil. The tiny evergreen leaves emerge maroon and mature to shiny dark green. Of course the large berries are deliciously edible and a healthy food as well; ÔWSUÕ has large and very bright cranberries. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-8" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: Ind 12-18" U.S. Native Color: light pink Pricing: 2 qt / B Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8

VERBENA (ver-be'na) Swamp Verbena (Verbenaceae) hastata Ð This Missouri native will naturalize readily in wet areas or meadows. It has an upright habit and candelabra-like flowers. Short lived but will seed in. Attractive to bees. Light: sun/pt.sh Height: 24-60" New England Bloom: Jul-Sep Spacing: 24-30" Meadows Color: bluish purple Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 3-8

VERNONIA (ver-no'nee-a) Ironweed (Asteracaea) lettermannii ÔIron ButterflyÕ Ð This is a new selection from Dr. Allan Armitage. ÔIron ButterflyÕ has soft needle-thin foliage that resembles Amsonia hubrichtii and compact bushy habit. It tolerates hot, dry locations and is covered with purple flowers in late summer. Butterflies love them. This looks like a fantastic perennial, selected from Vernonia lettermannii, which is a native of Arkansas. Light: sun Height: 30-36" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 30-36" Color: purple Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-9 noveboracensis (New York Ironweed) Ð This native Ironweed is a large robust clumping perennial, with deep green leaves and thick stems. They provide showy rich purple flowers in late summer, and are great background plants for the border, or for use in meadow areas. Drought tolerant! Light: sun Height: 40-80" Bloom: Aug-Oct Spacing: 36" New England Color: rich purple Pricing: 1 ga / A Meadows Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 5-8

144 VERONICA (ve-ron'-i-ca) Speedwell (Scrophulariaceae) Veronicas do best in full sun with moist, well-drained soil. Their characteristic flower spikes are a great contrast to midsummerÕs endless daisies. ÔBaby DollÕÐ A dwarf Speedwell excellent for edging, containers, or the rock garden. Bushy clumps of bright green leaves with tapering spikes of deep pink flowers. PP#16428. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 8-10" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 12-18" Color: deep pink Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-9 oltensis (Thyme-leaf Speedwell) Ð This tough ground cover Veronica from Turkey has tiny dark green leaves and resembles Thyme. It has plentiful tiny flowers in spring and handles dry sites well. Semi-evergreen and attractive to butterflies and bees. Needs good drainage. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-6" Bloom: May Spacing: 12-18" Color: azure blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-9 pectinata (Comb Speedwell) Ð Native to dry shady areas in Asia Minor, this prostrate species is very useful. Often used for edging or in rocky areas. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 3-6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" Color: blue with white centers Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 2-7 ÔPurpleiciousÕ Ð Hey, we don't make up these names...this one sounds like a popsicle. It is a great Veronica, with vibrant purple spikes adding a vast vertical visual variety in any garden. Drought tolerant once established. Light: sun/pt.sh Height: 20-24" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 12-18" Color: purple Pricing: True ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8 ÔRoyal CandlesÕ Ð Dwarf Veronica with solid conical spikes of rich violet-blue flowers. Nice combined with midsummer daisy (composite) type flowers such as Leucanthemum ÔSnowcapÕ. Best in full sun with moist well-drained soil. PP#18932. Light: sun Height: 12-15" Bloom: Jun-Aug Spacing: 12-18" Color: violet blue Pricing: 2 qt / B & True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 145 Veronica (continued) umbrosa ÔGeorgia BlueÕ Ð From the Georgia area of the Eurasian Caucasus comes this durable vigorous ground cover, a real problem solver that takes a variety of conditions. Very floriferous; will rebloom sporadically through the rest of the season. Drought tolerant and easy. Bronze fall foliage. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 6" Bloom: Apr-Jun Spacing: Ind 24" Color: intense blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-8 ÔWaterperryÕ Ð Very lovely dwarf Veronica. Spreading and floriferous, looks great among rocks or in crevices. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" Color: lavender Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 5-8 ÔWhitewaterÕ Ð This Veronica forms a dense carpet Ð enough to smother weeds and even take some foot traffic. It can be used in rock gardens, between pavers, and will cascade over boulders. ÔWhitewaterÕ is a sport of ÔWaterperryÕ. Fall foliage color is burgundy to bronze. PP#22783. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun Height: 2-6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12-18" Color: white Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-7 VERONICASTRUM (ve-ron'-i-ca-strum) CulverÕs Root (Scrophulariaceae) ÔFascinationÕ Ð This lavender form of our native CulverÕs Root is a good substitute for blue Veronica, with its graceful flower racemes and handsome willowy foliage. Needs full sun and good drainage to be at its best. Light: sun Height: 36-48" Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 24" U.S. Native Color: soft lavender blue Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 3-8 virginicum (Culver's Root) Ð Elegant white spires and deep green leaves for specimen or back of border. Vertical and erect; its stiff seed head spikes provide winter interest. Some variability as they are grown from seed; some will be shades of violet. Light: sun Height: 36-72" New England Bloom: Jul-Aug Spacing: 30" Meadows Color: white Pricing: 1 ga / A Tag Header: New England Meadows Zones: 4-8

146 VINCA (ving'-ka) Periwinkle or Myrtle (Apocynaceae) minor Ð Classic evergreen ground cover for shade or sun (except dry sun). Very vigorous Ð donÕt edge a perennial border with it. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /sh Height: 6" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 12-24" Color: lavender blue Pricing: 1 qt /see price chart Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔAlbaÕ Ð Same as species with white flowers. Light: sun /sh Height: 6" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 12-24" 1 Color: white Pricing: 2 /2" / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9 ���� ÔAtropurpureaÕ Ð Wine-colored flowers add a different twist to an old favorite. Light: sun /sh Height: 6" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 12-24" 1 Color: wine purple Pricing: 2 /2" / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9 ----- ÔBowlesÕ ('Cunningham Selection') Ð Larger flowers than the species, glossy rounder foliage. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /sh Height: 6" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 12-24" 1 Color: lavender blue Pricing: 2 /2" / A & 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9 ���� ÔRalph ShugertÕ Ð Lush dark-green foliage has clearly defined white edges. Good grower! Propagation prohibited. PP #6960. Light: sun /sh Height: 6" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 12-24" 1 Color: rich lavender blue Pricing: 2 /2" / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 4-9 VIOLA (vy-o' la) (Violaceae) labradorica Ð Adaptable ground cover with dark, purple-tinged delicate foliage and tiny flowers. Reseeds very readily. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /sh Height: 4" Bloom: May Spacing: 12" U.S. Native Color: violet blue Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 3-8

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. ÒInd.Ó means indefinitely. (603) 463-7663 • Fax (603) 463-7326 • Email: [email protected] www.vanberkumnursery.com 147 Viola (continued) pedata (BirdÕs Foot Violet) Ð This charming native Violet has deeply divided leaves that resemble birdsÕ feet. It likes well-drained soils and will naturalize; also loved by butterflies. Viola pedata is native to 33 states in the U.S., showing its adaptability. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 4-6" New England Bloom: Apr-Jun Spacing: 6-12" ® Color: lilac blue Pricing: 1 qt / B Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 4-8

WALDSTEINIA (wald-sty'-ni-a) (Rosaceae) fragarioides Ð This native Waldsteinia grows on wooded slopes in eastern North America. It is mat forming, like Waldsteinia ternata, but the flowers tend to emerge more from the edges of the plant, rather than on top. It has evergreen foliage that turns bronze in the cool weather. We are excited to offer a native species of one of our favorite tough ground covers. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /pt.sh Height: 3-6" Bloom: Apr-May Spacing: Ind 24" New England ® Color: canary yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 4-7 ternata (Siberian Barren Strawberry) Ð A lush ground cover with evergreen leaves. Covered with bright flowers in the spring. Often thought of as a shade plant, but does very well in sun with a moist soil. Drought tolerant in shade and a good spreader. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /sh Height: 4-6" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: Ind 24" Color: canary yellow Pricing: 2 qt / A Tag Header: ground cover Zones: 5-8

XANTHORHIZA (zan-thow-rye'za) (Ranunculaceae) simplicissima (Yellowroot) Ð This tall shrubby ground cover is one of our favorite problem solvers; it has handsome celery-like foliage, takes dry conditions, and will grow in full sun or full shade, even under a porch. The light green foliage takes on orangy tones in autumn. Small purplish flowers are not very noticeable but the foliage is very handsome and it will sucker from the roots. The roots and inside of the stems are bright yellow, thus the common name. One of our Wicked Ruggeds. Light: sun /sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: May Spacing: 36" Appalachian ® Color: purplish Pricing: 2 2 qt / C Woodlanders Tag Header: Appalachian Woodlandersš Zones: 5-8

148 YUCCA (yu'-ka) Adams Needle (Agavaceae) filamentosa ÔColor GuardÕ- A dramatic architectural perennial with sword-shaped leaves that have bold central stripes of canary yellow, and in cold weather the margins are tinged pink. Tall flower stalks (up to 72") attract hummingbirds. Yuccas have traditionally been offered only in tree and shrub nurseries, and we are excited to offer one of this striking and low-maintenance genus. Drought tolerant. Light: sun /sh Height: 24-36" Bloom: Jun-Jul Spacing: 36-48" Color: snow white Pricing: True ga / B Tag Header: sun perennial Zones: 4-10

ZIZIA (zi'zee-a) (Apiaceae) aptera (Heart-Leaved Alexander) Ð This native has attractive glossy evergreen leaves shaped like tiny shovels. Its lacy yellow umbels appear in late spring followed by purplish seed capsules. A great colonizer and butterfly plant. Prefers moist soil. Light: pt.sh /sun Height: 12-16" Bloom: May-Jun Spacing: 12" New England ® Color: bright yellow Pricing: 2 qt / B Woodlanders Tag Header: New England Woodlandersš Zones: 4-9

Nursery dog Netta checks out the Astilbes under our shade cover.

Note: Spacing for each plant is based on 2-3 years growth. “Ind.” means indefinitely.

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150 Flowers

Flowers Perovskia Attrracts Fragrance Persicaria Humminbirds or For Cutting (For fragrant foliage Phlomis Butterflies see herb list) Achillea Phlox paniculata Alcea Physostegia Achillea Achillea Alchemilla Platycodon Actaea Ajuga Allium Polemonium Agastache Alcea Amsonia Primula Alcea Arabis Anemone Rudbeckia Allium Asclepias Aquilegia Salvia Aquilegia Astilbe Asclepias Scabiosa Anemone Aurinia Aster Scutellaria Armeria Caryopteris Astilbe Sedum Asclepias Centranthus Astrantia Senna Aster Chrysanthemum Baptisia Sidalcea Campanula Clerodendron Bergenia Solidago Caryopteris Clematis Campanula Stokesia Centranthus Convallaria Caryopteris Thalictrum Chrysanthemum Dianthus Centaurea Thermopsis Clerodendron Dictamnus Centranthus Tricyrtis Coreopsis Echinacea Chrysanthemum Trollius Delphinium Epigaea Convallaria Veronica Dianthus Galium Coreopsis Viola Dicentra Hemerocallis Corydalis Digitalis Hosta Delphinium Dried Flowers Echinacea Iberis Dianthus Eupatorium Lavandula Achillea Geranium Dicentra Lysimachia n. ÔAureaÕ Digitalis Actaea Helenium Meehania Echinacea Agastache Helianthus Paeonia Echinops Alchemilla Heliopsis Phlox Eryngium Allium Hemerocallis Rubus Eupatorium Asclepias Heuchera Spiranthes Gaillardia Aster Iberis Gillenia Astrantia Indigofera Baptisia Iris Exceptionally Grasses Long Blooming Helianthus Chelone Kalimeris Heliopsis Coreopsis Lavandula Delphinium Liatris Achillea Helleborus Agastache (not foetidus) Dictamnus Lobelia Echinacea Lupinus Alcea Helenium Aruncus Heuchera Echinops Lychnis Eryngium Malva aethusifolius Heucherella Boltonia Hosta Hyssopus Monarda Lavandula Nepeta Calamintha Hyssopus Campanula Iris Monarda Origanum Nepeta Penstemon Centaurea Lathyrus Ceratostigma Lavandula Phlomis Phlomis Rudbeckia Phlox paniculata Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum Chrysogonum Lobelia Salvia Physostegia Scabiosa Platycodon Coreopsis Lysimachia Corydalis Macleaya Sedum Pycnanthemum Sidalcea Rudbeckia Echinops Marshallia Dicentra eximia Monarda Solidago Ruellia Thymus Salvia Geranium Paeonia Geum Penstemon Zizia Scabiosa Sidalcea Grasses Solidago Helenium Stokesia Helianthus Veronica Helleborus Zizia 151 Blooms by Color

Hemerocallis Digitalis Yellow / Gold Astilbe (everblooming Disporum smilacinum Astrantia (some) or by mixing Dodecatheon Achillea Bergenia varieties) Echinacea Alcea Coreopsis ÔMercury Heuchera Epigaea Alchemilla RisingÕ Iberis Epimedium Aurinia Dianthus Knautia Eupatorium Baptisia Dicentra Lavandula r. ÔChocolateÕ Caltha Epimedium Gai Monarda Galium Caulophyllum Geum triflorum Nepeta Gaultheria Chrysanthemum Gaillardia ÔGallo RedÕ Patrinia gibbosa Geranium Chrysogonum Helenium Perovskia Gillenia Coreopsis Hemerocallis Phlomis Helleborus* Corydalis lutea Heuchera Salvia Hemerocallis Digitalis Knautia Saponaria Heuchera Disporum flavens Lobelia Saruma Hosta Echinacea Monarda Scutellaria Hydrastis Epimedium Paeonia Sidalcea Iberis Euphorbia Papaver Spiranthes Iris Gaillardia Paxistima Tiarella Jeffersonia diphylla Helenium Persicaria Veronica Lamium Helianthemum Primula japonica Vinca ÔWhite NancyÕ Helianthus Pulsatilla Leucanthemum Heliopsis Rheum White Liatris Hemerocallis Sedum ÔFuldaglutÕ Lysimachia ­ Iris Sempervivum (Creamy/off-white,*) clethroides Kirengeshoma Mitella Lamiastrum Blue Aconitum s. ÔIvorineÕ* Mukdenia Ligularia Actaea Nipponanthemum Lotus c. ÔPleniflorusÕ Aconitum Alcea Pachysandra Lysimachia n. ÔAureaÕ Agastache Anemone Paeonia Oenothera Ajuga Anemonella Papaver Packera Amsonia Arabis sturii Penstemon Paeonia Aquilegia Aralia Persicaria Patrinia Aster Arctostaphylos Phlox Phlomis russeliana Baptisia australis Aruncus* Physostegia Ratibida Brunnera Asclepias ÔIce BalletÕ Platycodon Rhus ÔGro-LowÕ Campanula Aster Polygonatum* Rudbeckia Caryopteris Astilbe* Pycnanthemum Saruma Centaurea Astilboides Potentilla Sedum Ceratostigma Boltonia Rodgersia Senna Clematis integrifolia Calamintha ÔWhite podophylla­* Silphium Corydalis CloudÕ Sagina Solidago ÔPurple LeafÕ Campanula Sanguisorba Stylophorum Delphinium Centaurea ÔAmethyst canadensis Thalictrum dioicum Dracocephalum in SnowÕ Saxifraga Thermopsis Echinops Cerastium Sedum* Trollius Eryngium Chelone glabra Smilacina* Uvularia Gentiana Chrysanthemum Spiranthes Waldsteinia Geranium Clerodendron Stephanandra Zizia Hyssopus Convallaria Stokesia ÔDivinityÕ Iris cristata Coreopsis ÔStar Thymus Red Iris sibirica ClusterÕ Tiarella* Jeffersonia dubia Cornus Vaccinium Achillea Kalimeris ÔBlue StarÕ Crambe Veronica ÔWhitewaterÕ Angelica Limonium Delphinium Veronicastrum Aquilegia Lobelia siphilitica Dianthus ÔCoconut Vinca minor ÔAlbaÕ Arabis Mertensia SurpriseÕ Nepeta Dicentra Omphalodes

152 Blooms by Color

Penstemon Geranium Green Ruellia Perovskia Glaucidium Salvia Phlox Helleborus Arisaema Scutellaria Platycodon Hemerocallis Comptonia Stachys Polemonium Heuchera Paeonia ÔGreen Teucrium Primula Heucherella LotusÕ Thalictrum Pulmonaria Indigofera Thymus Salvia Lamium Purple / Lavender Tricyrtis Scabiosa Lewisia Veronica Sisyrinchium Macleaya Agastache Vernonia Stokesia Malva Alcea Veronicastrum Veronica Marshallia Allium ÔFascinationÕ Viola Monarda Anemonopsis Viola Origanum Aquilegia Xanthorhiza Pink Paeonia Aster Papaver Baptisia Mixed Colors Achillea Persicaria Calamintha Actaea ÔChocoholicÕ Phlox Campanula Alcea ficifolia Alcea Platycodon Centaurea ÔAmethyst Aquilegia ÔBiedermeirÕ Allium Pulmonaria ÔDreamÕ Coreopsis ÔCosmic Anemone Rhexia Delphinium EyeÕ Aquilegia Rodgersia Dictamnus Digitalis ÔExcelsior Armeria Sanguisorba obtusa Digitalis HybridsÕ Asclepias incarnata Saponaria Epimedium Helleborus Aster Saxifraga Eupatorium Lupinus ÔWoodfield Astilbe Sedum Geranium HybridsÕ Astrantia Sempervivum Helleborus Papaver ÔWonderlandÕ Bergenia Sidalcea Hemerocallis Primula denticulata Callirhoe Stachys Hosta Primula bulleesiana Campanula Streptopus Iris Centaurea Thymus Lamium Bicolor Centranthus Vaccinium ÔPurple DragonÕ Chelone Lavandula Acanthus Chrysanthemum Orange Liatris Aquilegia candensis Convallaria Liriope ÔLittle LanternsÕ m. Rosea Asclepias tuberosa Lathyrus Ô Õ Baptisia ÔStarliteÕ Coreopsis Echinacea Lupinus Coreopsis ÔCosmic Darmera Euphorbia Bonfire Meehania Ô Õ EyeÕ Delphinium Gaillardia Monarda Coreopsis ÔStar Dianthus Geum Nepeta ClusterÕ Dicentra Hemerocallis Paeonia suffruticosa Lupinus ÔThe Digitalis Lewisia Little Mango Perovskia Ô Õ GovernorÕ Dodecatheon Ligularia Phlox Epigaea Paeonia suffruticosa Pulmonaria Epimedium Papaver Pulsatilla Filipendula Rubus

153 Blooms by Month

April Epimedium Ajuga Liriope Euphorbia Alchemilla Lotus Ajuga Galium Allium Lupinus Aurinia Geranium Amsonia Lysimachia Bergenia Geum Anemone canadensis ­nummularia Brunnera Grass: Carex Anemone multifida Meehania Caltha Helleborus Anemonella Mitella Darmera Heucherella Aquilegia Nepeta Dicentra Hydrastis Arabis Oenothera Epimedium Iberis Aralia Omphalodes Helleborus Iris cristata Arctostaphylos Origanum Jeffersonia dubia Jeffersonia Arisaema triphyllum Paeonia Lamiastrum Lamiastrum Armeria Papaver Lathyrus Lathyrus Aruncus Penstemon Mertensia Lewisia Astilbe Persicaria Mukdenia Lotus Astrantia Phlomis Pachysandra Lupinus Aurinia Phlox Phlox Lysimachia Baptisia Platycodon Primula ­nummularia Callirhoe Polemonium Pulmonaria Meconopsis Campanula Polygonatum Pulsatilla Meehania Caulophyllum Potentilla Saxifraga Mertensia Centaurea Rodgersia Uvularia Mitella Centranthus Ruellia Veronica Omphalodes Cerastium Salvia ÔGeorgia BlueÕ Pachysandra Chrysogonum Saponaria Vinca Paeonia Clematis Saruma Viola Papaver Comptonia Scabiosa Phlox Convallaria Scutellaria May Polemonium Coreopsis Sedum Polygonatum Cornus Sempervivum Actaea Potentilla Corydalis Sidalcea Ajuga Primula Crambe Sisyrinchium Allium Pulmonaria Delphinium Smilacina Amsonia Pulsatilla Dianthus Stachys Anemonella Salvia ÔMay NightÕ Dicentra Stephanandra Anemone multifida Saruma Dictamnus Stylophorum Aquilegia Saxifraga Digitalis Thalictrum Arabis Scutellaria Dodecatheon Thermopsis Arctostaphylos Sedum ternatum Dracocephalum Thymus Arisaema triphyllum Sisyrinchium Echinacea Tiarella Armeria Smilacina Epimedium Trollius Aurinia Stephanandra Euphorbia Vaccinium Baptisia Stylophorum Gaillardia Veronica Bergenia Tiarella Galium Waldsteinia Brunnera Thermopsis chinensis Geranium Caltha Trollius Geum July Campanula Uvularia Gypsophila Centranthus Vaccinium Helenium Acanthus Clematis Veronica Helianthemum Achillea Comptonia Vinca Hemerocallis Aconitum Convallaria Viola Heuchera Actaea racemosa Coreopsis Waldsteinia Heucherella Agastache Corydalis Xanthorhiza Hosta Alcea Dianthus Zizia Iberis Alchemilla Dicentra Iris Allium Digitalis June Jeffersonia Amsonia Disporum Lamium Anemone canadensis Dodecatheon Acanthus Leucanthemum Angelica Epigaea Achillea Lewisia Aquilegia Aralia 154 Blooms by Month

Armeria Monarda Boltonia Ratibida Aruncus Nepeta Calamintha Rhexia Asclepias Oenothera Callirhoe Rudbeckia Aster f. ÔMonchÕ Origanum Campanula Sagina Astilbe Papaver Caryopteris Salvia Astilboides Patrinia Centaurea Sanguisorba Astrantia Penstemon Ceratostigma Scabiosa Calamintha Perovskia Chelone Scutellaria Callirhoe Persicaria Chrysanthemum Sedum Campanula Phlomis Coreopsis Senna Caryopteris Phlox Corydalis Sidalcea Centaurea Physostegia Dicentra Silphium Cerastium Platycodon Digitalis grandiflora Solidago Chrysogonum Polemonium Dracocephalum Stachys Clematis Potentilla Echinacea Stokesia Coreopsis Pycnanthemum Echinops Teucrium Cornus Ratibida Eryngium Thalictrum Corydalis Persicaria Eupatorium Thymus Delphinium Rhexia Filipendula Tricyrtis Dianthus Rheum Gaillardia Vernonia Dicentra Rodgersia Gaultheria Veronica Dictamnus Rudbeckia Gentiana Veronicastrum Digitalis Ruellia Geranium Dracocephalum Sagina Gillenia September Echinacea Salvia Grasses Echinops Saponaria Gypsophila Achillea Eryngium Saruma Helenium Aconitum Filipendula Scabiosa Helianthus Actaea Gaillardia Sedum Heliopsis Agastache Gaultheria Sempervivum Hemerocallis Alcea Gentiana Senna Heuchera Allium Geranium Sidalcea Hosta Anemone Geum Sisyrinchium Hyssopus Angelica Gillenia Stachys Kalimeris Aster Grass: Carex Stokesia Knautia Boltonia ­appalachica Teucrium Lamium Calamintha Helenium Thalictrum Lavandula Campanula Helianthemum Thermopsis Liatris Caryopteris Helianthus Thymus Ligularia Centaurea Heliopsis Veronica Limonium Ceratostigma Hemerocallis Veronicastrum Lobelia Chelone Heuchera Lupinus Chrysanthemum Hosta August Lysimachia Clerodendron Hyssopus Macleaya Coreopsis Iris Acanthus Malva Corydalis Knautia Achillea Marshallia Dicentra Lamium Aconitum Monarda Echinacea Lavandula Actaea Nepeta Echinops Leucanthemum Agastache Oenethera Eryngium Liatris Alcea Origanum Eupatorium Ligularia Alchemilla Patrinia Gaillardia Limonium Anemone Penstemon Gentiana Liriope Anemonopsis Perovskia Geranium Lobelia Angelica Persicaria Grasses Lupinus Aralia Phlox Helenium Lysimachia Asclepias Phlomis Helianthus Macleaya Aster Physostegia Heliopsis Malva Astilbe Platycodon Heuchera villosa Marshallia Astilboides Potentilla Hosta

155 Blooms by Month Plants by Height

1 Hyssopus October Under 8" 8" - 1 /2' (8 - 18") Kirengeshoma Kalimeris Aconitum Ajuga Achillea Lavandula Actaea Alchemila alpina Alchemilla mollis Ligularia Agastache Allium senescens Allium Limonium Allium Anemonella Amsonia Lobelia Anemone Aquilegia Anemone canadensis Lysimachia Aster Arabis Anemone multifida Malva Boltonia Arctostaphylos Aquilegia Nepeta Calamintha Artemisia ÔBoughton Armeria Nipponanthemum Ceratostigma SilverÕ Aruncus aethusifolius Origanum Chrysanthemum Asarum Aster Patrinia Clerodendron Aster e. ÔSchneegitterÕ Astilbe ÔPumilaÕ Perovskia Coreopsis Cerastium Aurinia Persicaria Eupatorium r. Chrysogonum Bergenia Phlox paniculata ÔChocolateÕ Convallaria Brunnera Physostegia Grasses Cornus Calamintha Rhexia Helenium Dianthus Caltha Rudbeckia Helianthus Epigaea Campanula Sanguisorba Heliopsis Epimedium Centaurea Saruma Nipponanthemum Galium Ceratostigma Scabiosa Rudbeckia Gaultheria Chrysanthemum Scutellaria Sanguisorba Geranium Coreopsis Sedum Sedum dalmaticum Corydalis Senna Solidago Hedera Delphinium Silphium Tricyrtis Helianthemum Dicentra eximia Solidago Vernonia Heuchera Digitalis Stokesia Veronica Hosta Dodecatheon Tricyrtis Iris cristata Dracocephalum Vernonia Lamium Epimedium Veronica Lewisia Euphorbia Lotus Ferns Lysimachia Gaillardia ­nummularia Gaylussacia Microbiota Gentiana Mitella Geranium Omphalodes Geum Pachysandra Grasses Persicaria affinis Helleborus Phlox subulata Helenium ÔShort n Polygonatum humile SassyÕ Potentilla Hemerocallis Sagina Heuchera Saxifraga Hosta Sedum Hyssopus Sempervivum Jeffersonia Thymus Kalimeris Tiarella Lamiastrum Veronica oltensis Lathyrus Vinca Leucanthemum Viola ÔSnowcapÕ Waldsteinia Liriope Marshallia Meehania Mertensia Microbiota Checkerboard of Sedum 'Fuldaglut' and Monarda ÔPink LaceÕ 'Angelina' Mukdenia on a shipping rack. Nepeta Photo by Stephanie Leary. Oenothera

156 Plants by Height

1 Papaver Eupatorium 2 /2 - 4' (30 - 48") Penstemon Patrinia gibbosa d. ÔBaby JoeÕ Perovskia Phlox Euphorbia Acanthus Persicaria ÔFiretailÕ Physostegia Ferns Achillea Phlox paniculata Platycodon ÔAstra Geranium Aconitum Physostegia Double BlueÕ Grasses Actaea Rodgersia Polemonium Helenium Amsonia Rudbeckia Polygonatum falcatum Helleborus Anemone Scutellaria dwarf form Hemerocallis Aquilegia Senna Pulmonaria Hosta Aralia Solidago Pulsatilla Hydrastis Aruncus d. ÔKneiffiÕ Thalictrum Rhexia Iris Asclepias Thermopsis Ruellia Lavandula Aster Veronicastrum Salvia Ligularia Astilbe Xanthorhiza Saponaria ÔLittle RocketÕ Baptisia Saruma Limonium Boltonia 4' and up (48"+) Sedum Lobelia Campanula Smilacina Lupinus Caulophyllum Aconitum Solidago Lysimachia Chelone Actaea Stachys Malva Clematis Alcea Stokesia Mertensia Comptonia Aralia Thymus Nepeta Darmera Artemisia lactiflora Tiarella Nipponanthemum Delphinium Aruncus dioicus Vaccinium Oenothera Dicentra spectabilis Clerodendron Veronica Origanum Dictamnus Coreopsis tripteris Zizia Papaver Digitalis Delphinium Penstemon Echinacea Digitalis 1 1 1 /2 - 2 /2' (18 - 30") Perovskia Ferns Eupatorium ÔLittle SpireÕ Filipendula Ferns Achillea Phlox Gillenia Filipendula Aconitum s. ÔIvorineÕ Platycodon Grasses Grasses Agastache Polemonium Helenium Helenium Amsonia Polygonatum Helianthus Helianthus Anemone Pycnanthemum Heliopsis Macleaya Aquilegia Rhexia Helleborus Perovskia Arisaema triphyllum Rudbeckia Hemerocallis Persicaria ­polymorpha Artemisia Salvia Hosta Phlox paniculata Asclepias Scabiosa Iris Polygonatum Aster Scutellaria Kirengeshoma Ratibida Astilbe Sedum Leucanthemum Rudbeckia Astrantia Sidalcea Ligularia ÔHerbstsonneÕ Baptisia Smilacina Lobelia Sanguisorba Campanula Solidago Lupinus Silphium Caryopteris Stephanandra Monarda Thalictrum Caulophyllum Stokesia ÔOmega Nepeta Thermopsis Centaurea SkyrocketÕ Paeonia Veronicastrum Centranthus Teucrium 'I was actually Chelone Tricyrtis looking for a Hosta Chrysanthemum Trollius with more Coreopsis Veronica variegation.' Dicentra spectabilis Xanthorhiza Digitalis Disporum Echinops Eryngium

Photo by Stephanie Leary. 157 Light Requirements

Moist, Sun Lupinus Aurinia Vernonia Lysimachia Baptisia Xanthorhiza Achillea Macleaya Calamintha Aconitum Mazus Campanula ­glomerata Partial Shade Ajuga Monarda Campanula Alcea Nepeta ­poscharskyana (Ranging from dappled Alchemilla Nipponanthemum Caryopteris with high trees to Allium Oenothera Centaurea ­medium shade with Amsonia Paeonia Centranthus no direct sunlight.) Angelica Papaver Cerastium Aquilegia Patrinia Clerodendron Acanthus Arctostaphylos Penstemon Comptonia Aconitum Asclepias incarnata Persicaria Coreopsis Actaea Aster Phlox verticillata Ajuga Astilbe Physostegia Dianthus Alcea Astrantia Polemonium Digitalis grandiflora Alchemilla Aurinia Potentilla Echinacea Amsonia Baptisia Primula bulleesiana Echinops Anemone Boltonia Pulsatilla Eryngium Anemonella Caltha Pycnanthemum Euphorbia Angelica Centaurea Rheum Fern: Dennstaedtia Aquilegia Centranthus Rhexia ­punctiloba Arabis Ceratostigma Rubus Geranium Aralia Chelone Rudbeckia macrorrhizum­ Arctostaphylos Chrysanthemum Sagina Grasses Arisaema triphyllum Clerodendron Salvia Gypsophila Aruncus Convallaria Sanguisorba Heliopsis Asarum Coreopsis Scabiosa Hemerocallis Aster cordifolius Delphinium Scutellaria Hyssopus Aster divaricatus Dicentra Sedum Iberis Aster macrophyllus Dictamnus Sempervivum Indigofera Aster oblongifolius Digitalis Senna Lathyrus Astilbe Echinacea Sidalcea Lavandula Astrantia Epimedium Silphium Lewisia Bergenia Eryngium Solidago Limonium Brunnera Eupatorium Stephanandra Liriope Caltha Euphorbia Stokesia Lotus Campanula Fern: Dennstaedtia Teucrium Lupinus Caulophyllum ­punctiloba Thalictrum Malva Ceratostigma Filipendula Thermopsis Microbiota Chelone Gentiana Trollius Nepeta Chrysanthemum Geranium Veronica Origanum Clerodendron Geum Veronicastrum Perovskia Convallaria Gillenia Vinca Phlox subulata Cornus Grasses Waldsteinia Platycodon Corydalis Gypsophila Zizia Potentilla Darmera Helenium Ratibida Delphinium Dicentra Helianthus Dry Sun Rubus Helleborus Rudbeckia Dictamnus Hemerocallis Acanthus Ruellia Digitalis Heuchera Achillea Salvia Dodecatheon Hosta Agastache Saponaria Echinacea Hyssopus Arabis Scabiosa Epimedium Iberis Arctostaphylos Scutellaria Euphorbia Indigofera Armeria Sedum Ferns Iris Artemisia - Solidago Filipendula Liriope gray foliage Stachys Galium Lobelia Asclepias Teucrium Gaultheria Lotus Aster linariifolius Thymus Gaylussacia Vaccinium

158 Light Requirements

Gentiana Penstemon Deep Shade Dry Shade Geranium Persicaria Geum Phlox divaricata (Light is obscurred Alchemilla Gillenia Phlox stolonifera or is reflected light.) Asarum canadense Glaucidium Physostegia Aster divaricatus Grasses Platycodon Actaea Brunnera Hedera Polemonium Anemonella Campanula Helenium Polygonatum Asarum Convallaria Helianthus Pulmonaria Astilbe Chrysogonum Helleborus Pulsatilla Bergenia Dicentra eximia Hemerocallis Pycnanthemum Brunnera Epimedium Heuchera Rheum Campanula Fern: Dennstaedtia Heucherella Rhexia Caulophyllum Galium Hosta Rodgersia Chelone Grass: Carex Hydrastis Rudbeckia Convallaria ­pensylvanica Iberis Ruellia Darmera Helianthus Iris Sagina Dicentra eximia Helleborus foetidus Indigofera Sanguisorba Epimedium Hemerocallis Jeffersonia Saruma Ferns Heuchera villosa Kirengeshoma Saxifraga Galium Hosta Lamiastrum Sempervivum Hedera Iberis Lamium Senna Helleborus Lamiastrum Lathyrus Sidalcea Heuchera Lamium Leucanthemum Smilacina Hosta Lathyrus Ligularia Solidago Iris cristata Omphalodes Liriope Stephanandra Kirengeshoma Phlox stolonifera Lobelia Stokesia Lamium Polygonatum Lupinus Stylophorum Lamiastrum Polystichum Lysimachia Thermopsis Lathyrus Pulmonaria Macleaya Tiarella Liriope Rudbeckia Malva Tricyrtis Meehania Saruma Marshallia Trillium Mertensia Tiarella Meehania Trollius Mitella Vaccinium Mertensia Vaccinium Omphalodes Vinca Microbiota Veronicastrum Pachysandra Viola Mitella Vinca Phlox stolonifera Waldsteinia Monarda Viola Polygonatum Xanthorhiza Mukdenia Waldsteinia Pulmonaria Oenothera Xanthorhiza Tiarella Omphalodes Zizia Tricyrtis Pachysandra Vinca Paeonia Viola Patrinia Waldsteinia Xanthorhiza

Perhaps some of our crew members are looking for a career in television! Photo by Stephanie Leary.

159 Foliage Texture

Fine Texture Medium Texture Hyssopus Bold Texture Indigofera Achillea Aconitum Iris Acanthus Amsonia Actaea Jeffersonia Angelica Anemone multifida Agastache Lamiastrum Arisaema triphyllum Aquilegia Ajuga Lamium Aster macrophyllus Arabis sturii Alcea Lathyrus Bergenia Armeria Alchemilla Lavandula Brunnera Arctostophylos Allium Lewisia Clerodendron Artemisia Anemone Liriope Crambe Aruncus Angelica Lobelia Darmera Asclepias Aralia Lupinus Digitalis Aster Artemisia ÔBoughton Lysimachia Eupatorium Astilbe SilverÕ Malva Helleborus Calamintha Aruncus dioicus Marshallia Heuchera villosa Caulophyllum Asarum Meehania Hosta Centranthus Aster Mertensia Hydrastis Cerastium Astrantia Mitella Kirengeshoma Coreopsis verticillata Aurinia Monarda Ligularia Corydalis Baptisia Mukdenia Macleaya Dianthus Boltonia Nepeta Paeonia suffruticosa Ferns Caltha Oenothera Persicaria Galium Campanula Omphalodes Rhus Geranium Centaurea Pachysandra Rodgersia Gillenia Ceratostigma Paeonia Rubus Grasses Chelone Papaver Rudbeckia Helianthus salicifolius Chrysogonum Patrinia Sedum (tall forms) Helianthemum Clematis recta Penstemon Silphium Iberis Convallaria Phlox Limonium Coreopsis Physostegia Distinctive Lotus Cornus Platycodon Green Foliage Lysimachia Delphinium Polygonatum ­nummularia Dicentra spectabilis Pulmonaria Aconitum Microbiota Dictamnus Ratibida Actaea Origanum Dodecatheon Salvia Ajuga Perovskia Echinacea Sanguisorba Alchemilla Phlox subulata Echinops Saruma Angelica Polemonium Epimedium Scabiosa Arctostaphylos Potentilla Euphorbia Sedum Artemisia Pulsatilla Eryngium Sempervivum Aruncus Sagina Ferns Senna aethusifolius Saponaria Filipendula Sidalcea Aruncus dioicus Saxifraga Gaillardia Smilacina ÔKneiffiÕ Sedum Gaultheria Solidago Asarum Senna Gentiana Stachys Astilbe Sisyrinchium Geranium Stokesia Bergenia Stephanandra Geum Thermopsis Brunnera Stylophorum Grasses Tiarella Cornus Teucrium Hedera Tricyrtis Darmera Thalictrum Helenium Trollius Delphinium Thymus Helianthus Veronicastrum Euphorbia Vaccinium Heliopsis Vinca Ferns Veronica Hemerocallis Viola Galium Heuchera Waldsteinia Geranium Heucherella Zizia Gillenia Hosta Grasses Hedera Helleborus

160 Foliage Color

Hosta Purple Foliage Variegated Foliage Gold Foliage Indigofera Juncus Actaea Ajuga Acorus ÔOgonÕ Kirengeshoma Ajuga Alchemilla alpina Aralia ÔSun KingÕ Ligularia Astilbe ÔColor FlashÕ Brunnera ÔJack FrostÕ Heuchera Liriope Corydalis Brunnera ÔSea HeartÕ Hostas Lupinus ÔPurple LeafÕ Convallaria majalis Lysimachia n. Macleaya Epimedium ÔAureovariegataÕ ÔAureaÕ Microbiota Eupatorium r. Euphorbia ÔAscot Sedum r. ÔAngelinaÕ Mukdenia ÔChocolateÕ RainbowÕ Nipponanthemum Euphorbia ÔBonfireÕ Fern: Athyrium Evergreen Plants Omphalodes Heuchera ­nipponicum Pachysandra Ligularia Geranium p. (or semi-evergreen) Paeonia Oenothera ÔSamoborÕ Achillea Patrinia Origanum l. Grasses: Arctostaphylos Polemonium ÔRosenkuppelÕ Carex Aurinia Polygonatum Penstemon d. ÔHusker Miscanthus Bergenia Potentilla Red ImprovedÕ ÔMysterious Chrysanthemum Pulmonaria Sedum MaidenÕ Epimedium Rodgersia Sempervivum Miscanthus Ferns: Dryopteris Rudbeckia Viola labradorica ÔStrictusÕ Polystichum Saruma Heuchera Hedera Sedum ÔJohn CreechÕ Turning Fall Color Hosta Helianthemum Stephanandra Iris ensata ÔVariegataÕ Helleborus Thalictrum Allium thunbergii Lamiastrum Iberis Tiarella cordifolia ÔOzawaÕ (orange) Lamium Microbiota Vinca Amsonia (yellow) Pachysandra Origanum Waldsteinia Arcostaphylos ÔSilver EdgeÕ Pachysandra Xanthorhiza Astrantia (yellow) Polemonium Phlox Bergenia (red-purple) Ô­Stairway to Potentilla Gray-Toned Ceratostigma (red) HeavenÕ Salvia Foliage Calamintha Polygonatum Sedum Coreopsis tripteris ÔVariegatumÕ Thymus Achillea Cornus canadensis Pulmonaria Vinca Allium Dracocephalum Tiarella ÔRunning Waldsteinia Artemisia Fern: Dryopteris TapestryÕ Athyrium ­erythrosora ÔSusquehannaÕ Aurinia (­oranges) Tricyrtis ÔGilt EdgeÕ Caryopteris Epimedium (red) Vinca ÔRalph ShugertÕ Cerastium Euphorbia (red) Dianthus Geranium (red) Blue-Toned Foliage Dicentra (some) Gillenia (yellow) Heuchera Grasses: Allium Hostas Eragrostis Caulophyllum Lamiastrum Miscanthus Centranthus Lamium ÔPurpurascensÕ Corydalis Lavandula Schizachyrium Dianthus Nepeta Sorgastrum Dicentra Perovskia Spodiopogon (red) Grasses: Pulmonaria Mukdenia Festuca Pycnanthemum Oenothera (red) Panicum Salvia Patrinia (yellow) ÔHeavy MetalÕ Sedum Potentilla tridentata Schizachyrium Sempervivum (red) Helictotrichon arachnoideum Sedum sieboldii (pink) Hostas Stachys Stephanandra Sisyrinchium (orange) Yucca Thymus filamentosa ÔPseudolanuginosisÕ Vaccinium (red) Xanthorhiza (orange) ÔColor GuardÕ

161 Plants for a Specific Function

Seaside Plants Stachys* Aster ÔSchneegitterÕ Artemisia Thalictrum Aurinia Aruncus aethusifolius (Most tolerant of salt, Thymus Campanula Asarum wind and sandy soil*) Tiarella ­poscharskyana Asters (short) Veronica Centranthus Astilbe c. ÔPumilaÕ Achillea Vinca Cerastium Bergenia Actaea Viola Corydalis Brunnera Ajuga Galium Calamintha Anemone Meadow Plants Gaultheria Campanula Aquilegia Geranium Ceratostigma Arctostaphylos* Achillea Hedera Coreopsis Armeria Agastache Iberis Dracocephalum Artemisia* Allium Indigofera Dianthus Asters Aquilegia Lamiastrum Epimedium Astilbe Asclepias Lysimachia n. ÔAureaÕ Gaillardia Aurinia Aster Phlox divaricata Geranium Baptisia* Baptisia Phlox stolonifera Geum Brunnera Boltonia Phlox subulata Grasses Campanula Coreopsis Saxifraga Heuchera ­persicifolia Digitalis Sedum (low ones) Hostas Caryopteris Echinacea Sempervivum Iberis Cerastium Eupatorium Stachys Lamium Chrysanthemum Filipendula Thymus Lewisia Comptonia Gaillardia Tiarella cordifolia Liriope Convallaria Grasses Vinca Marshallia Coreopsis Helenium Waldsteinia Meehania Dianthus Heliopsis Mitella Dicentra Iris versicolor Vertical Accent Mukdenia Dictamnus Lobelia Nepeta Digitalis Lupinus (Either grasslike foliage Persicaria affinis Echinops Lysimachia or spiky tall flowers) Phlox subulata Epimedium Malva Potentilla tridentata Eryngium Monarda Acanthus Salvia Euphorbia Penstemon Actaea Sedum sieboldi Grass: Chasmanthium Alcea Phlox divaricata Sedum ÔJohn CreechÕ Helianthemum Physostegia Allium Sisyrinchium Helleborus Polemonium Astilbe Stachys Hemerocallis* Ratibida Baptisia Teucrium Heuchera Rudbeckia Delphinium Thymus Hosta Sanguisorba Digitalis Veronica Iberis Scutellaria Grasses (tall) Iris Senna Helianthus Leucanthemum Hemerocallis Erosion-Control Silphium Ground Covers Limonium Sisyrinchium Iris Liriope Solidago Juncus Lobelia Liatris (These plants work Thalictrum long-term, after Nepeta* Thermopsis Lupinus Nipponanthemum* Perovskia immediate erosion Vernonia problems are dealt with) Pachysandra Veronicastrum Sisyrinchium Paeonia Thermopsis Ajuga Papaver Veronica Alchemilla Phlox Cascade Veronicastrum Over Walls Anemone canadensis Physostegia* Arctostaphylos Platycodon Edging Plants Ceratostigma Polemonium Ajuga Chrysanthemum Primula Alchemilla (Plants that stay low ÔWhite BombÕ Salvia* Arctostaphylos and neat) Epimedium rubrum Sedum Artemisia ÔBoughton Ferns Solidago SilverÕ Arabis Galium Armeria 162 Plants for a Specific Function

Geranium Stephanandra Heliopsis Aruncus ­macrorrhizum Thymus* Hemerocallis Asclepias Grasses Veronica oltensis Heuchera Astilbe Hedera Hosta Astrantia Hemerocallis Zone 3 Hyssopus Baptisia Heuchera villosa Iberis Boltonia Indigofera Achillea Iris sibirica Ceratostigma Lamiastrum Aconitum Lamium Coreopsis Lotus Actaea pachypoda Limonium Dictamnus Lysimachia n. ÔAureaÕ Actaea racemosa Lobelia Echinacea Meehania Ajuga Lysimachia Echinops Nepeta Alcea Mertensia Filipendula Omphalodes Alchemilla Microbiota Geum triflorum Pachysandra Allium christophii Mitella Grasses Persicaria Anemone Oenothera Iris sibirica Phlox subulata canadensis f. ÔFireworksÕ Ligularia Potentilla tridentata Anemone multifida Packera Limonium Pycnanthemum Aquilegia Paeonia Liriope Rhus ÔGro-LowÕ Arctostaphylos Papaver nudicaule Papaver Rubus Armeria Papaver orientale Perovskia Sedum Asclepias incarnata Penstemon Pulsatilla Solidago Aster Persicaria Ratibida Tiarella Astilbe Phlox subulata Rudbeckia Vinca Baptisia Polemonium Sanguisorba Waldsteinia Bergenia Polygonatum Scutellaria Xanthorhiza Caltha commutatum Sedum Campanula Potentilla tridentata Senna glomerata Pulmonaria Solidago Ground Covers Campanula Pycnanthemum Stylophorum Crevices and ­rotundifolia Ratibida Thalictrum Walkways Caulophyllum Rubus Thermopsis Centaurea Rudbeckia Veronicastrum *Tolerates foot traffic Cerastium Sanguisorba Zizia Chelone Saponaria Ajuga Clematis Scutellaria Allium senescens Berries or Comptonia Sedum Ornamental Fruit Arabis sturii* Convallaria Sempervivum Arctostaphylos Coreopsis tripteris Senna (Poisonous: *) Artemisia Cornus Silphium Aurinia Delphinium Sisyrinchium Actaea* Campanula (low types) Dicentra Smilacina Aralia Ceratostigma Dictamnus Solidago Arctostaphylos Dianthus Digitalis Thermopsis Arisaema triphyllum Dracocephalum Echinacea Tiarella Caulophyllum Grass: Carex Echinops Vaccinium Clerodendron Helianthemum Eupatorium Veronica pectinata Cornus Hosta Ferns: Adiantum Veronicastrum Gaultheria Iberis pedatum ÔFascinationÕ Hydrastis Lotus* Dryopteris Viola labradorica Polygonatum Lysimachia n. ÔAureaÕ championii Smilacina Meehania Matteuccia Seedheads Vaccinium Microbiota Osmunda Mitella Polystichum (These plants will hold Heavy Clay Soil Phlox stolonifera Filipendula their stems and seed- Potentilla tridentata Gaillardia heads through most Ajuga Sagina* Gaultheria of the winter.) Alchemilla Saxifraga Geranium ÔPink Anemone Actaea Sedum PennyÕ Armeria Sempervivum Geum Allium Aruncus Stachys Helenium Anemonopsis Aster 163 Plants for a Specific Function

Bergenia Delphinium exaltatum Stylophorum Stachys Digitalis Dicentra eximia Thalictrum dioicum Teucrium* Echinacea Dicentra formosa Thermopsis Thymus (culinary)* Eupatorium Echinacea ­caroliniana Fern: Athyrium Eupatorium Tiarella cordifolia* Rain Garden, filix-femina Ferns* (most) Trollius laxus Boggy Soil and Grasses Filipendula rubra Vaccinium* Bioswale Plants Hedera Gaultheria* Vernonia Helenium Gentiana andrewsii* Veronicastrum Hemerocallis Geranium maculatum* Viola labradorica Achillea millefolium Lamiastrum Gillenia Viola pedata Actaea Lamium Grasses: Xanthorhiza Agastache Liatris Carex* Zizia aptera* Ajuga Ligularia Chasmanthium Herbal, Medicinal, Alchemilla mollis Lysimachia Deschampsia Amsonia Herbal, Medicinal, Macleaya Eragrostis Arisaema triphyllum Fragrant & Monarda Panicum Aruncus Other Uses Persicaria Schizachyrium Asclepias incarnata Polemonium Sorgastrum Aster nova angliae Primula bulleesiana Sporobolus (Many medicinal herbs Astilbe Ratibida Helenium are of questionable Astrantia Rodgersia Heuchera americana safety. Usage requires Baptisia australis Rudbeckia Heuchera villosa professional guidance.) Bergenia Silphium Hydrastis (aromatic foliage: *) Boltonia Thalictrum Iris cristata Caltha Achillea* Campanula Trollius Iris versicolor Aconitum Jeffersonia glomerata Actaea Chelone Native to U.S. Liatris spicata Agastache (culinary) Coreopsis tripteris Lobelia cardinalis Ajuga (New England Lobelia siphilitica Coreopsis verticillata Alchemilla Darmera natives: *) Meehania cordata Angelica Mertensia Dodecatheon Achillea* Aralia Echinacea Mitella diphylla* Arctostaphylos Actaea* Monarda Epimedium rubrum Ajuga* Artemisia Epimedium versicolor Pachysandra Asarum Amsonia ­procumbens* Eupatorium Anemone canadense* Calamintha Ferns: Packera aurea Caulophyllum Anemone multifida Penstemon Onoclea Anemonella* Comptonia Osmunda Phlox Dictamnus Aquilegia Physostegia Filipendula Aralia Digitalis Geranium maculatum Podophyllum Echinacea Arctostaphylos Polemonium reptans Grasses: Arisaema triphyllum Eupatorium Calamagrostis Polygonatum Filipendula Artemesia ÔBoughton Carex ­commutatum* Galium* SilverÕ Juncus Potentilla tridentata Gaultheria Aruncus dioicus Pycnanthemum Miscanthus Asarum canadensis* Geranium Panicum Rhexia ­macrorrhizum* Asclepias Rubus Acorus ÔOgonÕ Grass: Acorus ÔOgonÕ Aster macrophyllus* Rudbeckia Helenium Aster varieties Hyssopus * Helianthus Sanguisorba Iris versicolor Baptisia Sedum nevii Heliopsis Boltonia Lavandula* Hemerocallis Sedum telephioides Monarda* Caltha* Sedum ternatum Heuchera americana Campanula glomerata Nepeta* Heuchera villosa Senna Perovskia* Caulophyllum Sidalcea Hosta Chelone Pycnanthemum Iris sibirica Silphium Salvia Chrysogonum Smilacina* Iris versicolor Coreopsis tripteris Sanguisorba Liatris Spiranthes Senna Cornus canadensis* Stokesia Ligularia

164 Plants for a Specific Function

Lobelia cardinalis Actaea Epimedium Perovskia Lobelia silphilitica Agastache Eryngium Physostegia Lysimachia Ajuga Eupatorium Platycodon Mertensia Alcea Euphorbia Polemonium Miscanthus Alchemilla Ferns Polygonatum Mitella Allium* Filipendula Potentilla Monarda Amsonia Galium Primula Osmunda Anemone Gaultheria Pulmonaria Penstemon Angelica Geranium Pulsatilla Phlox divaricata Aquilegia Geum Rodgersia Phlox paniculata Armeria Grasses* Rudbeckia Physostegia Artemisia Hedera Salvia* Primula Aruncus Helenium Scabiosa Ratibida Asarum Helianthus Sedum (low types) Rodgersia Asclepias Helleborus Sempervivum Rudbeckia maxima Aster Heuchera Sidalcea Sanguisorba Astilbe Iberis Smilacina Senna Aurinia Jeffersonia Solidago Silphium Baptisia Kirengeshoma Stachys Solidago Bergenia Knautia Stylophorum Spiranthes Boltonia Lamium Thymus* Trollius laxus Brunnera Lamiastrum Tiarella Vaccinium Campanula Lavandula* Tricyrtis macrocarpon Caryopteris Leucanthemum Veronica Vernonia Centaurea Liatris Veronicastrum Veronicastrum Cerastium Ligularia Vinca Ceratostigma Limonium Viola Deer Resistant Chelone Lobelia Clematis Lupinus (repels deer: *) Clerodendron Macleaya (If deer are very Convallaria Marshallia hungry, they will eat Coreopsis Mertensia anything. These are Corydalis Monarda perennials that are less Delphinium Nepeta* likely to be lunch.) Dianthus Oenothera Dicentra Origanum Acanthus Dictamnus Paeonia Achillea* Digitalis Papaver Aconitum Echinops Penstemon

Tom celebrates the completion of a large custom order to the New England Wildflower Society. Photo by Stephanie Leary. 165 Plants for a Specific Function

Shoreline Buffer Boltonia asteroides Campanula poschar- Campanula Plants Campanula carpatica skyana persicifolia (flowers, Centaurea montana Campanula leaves) (Native riparian buffers Centranthus rotundiflora­ Galium (flowers) for lakes, streams and Delphinium elatum Corydalis Gaultheria (leaves, other water bodies) Dianthus Dianthus berries) Digitalis Geranium dalmaticum Hemerocalllis (bud, Arctostaphylos Echinacea Geum flowers) Asclepias incarnata Eupatorium Grass: Festuca Hyssopus (flowers, Aster Euphorbia Helianthemum foliage) Baptisia australis ­epithimoides Heuchera Lavendula (flowers) Caltha Helenium Heucherella Monarda (flowers, Campanula Hemerocallis fulva Iberis foliage) ­rotundiflora Iris cristata Iris cristata Origanum (leaves) Cornus canadensis Iris sibirica Leucanthemum Perovskia (flowers) Eupatorium Lavandula ÔSnowcapÕ Polygonatum (leaves, Ferns: Dennstaedtia Liatris spicata Lewisia NOT berries) Onoclea Ligularia dentata Lotus Primula denticulata Osmundas Limonium Marshallia (flowers) Polystichum Lobelia cardinalis Patrinia gibbosa Sanguisorba (foliage) Gaultheria Lobelia siphilitica Persicaria affinis Thymus citriodorus Grass: Carex Lupinus Potentilla tridentata (foliage) Juncus Lysimachia Pulsatilla Vaccinium (berries) Iris versicolor clethroides Ruellia Vinca Lobelia cardinalis Malva Salvia Viola Labradorica Solidago Monarda Saponaria (leaves, flowers) Tiarella Penstemon Saxifraga Vaccinium Phlox paniculata Sedum (short) Shrubs Physostegia virginica Sempervivum Heirloom Plants Platycodon Stachys (Sub-shrubs: *) Polemonium Thymus (These are plants that Pycnanthemum Arctostaphylos Aster Schneegitter * have been around for Salvia officinalis Edible Perennials Ô Õ at least 50 years, have Silphium perfoliatum Caryopteris a wealth of genetic Stachys (This list is meant to be Clerodendron diversity, and are a Veronica spicata only a guide. Please do Comptonia ­window to our heritage, not eat any of these Epigaea * Gaultheria not to mention great Rock Garden Plants plants without doing memories of our grand- your own research.) Helianthemum mothersÕ gardens.) Acanthus Lavandula * Alchemilla alpina Agastache (flowers, Microbiota Achillea foliage) Nipponanthemum Allium s. ÔGlaucumÕ Alcea species Arabis sturii Alcea rosea (flowers, Paeonia suffruticosa Alchemilla Armeria m. leaves, roots) Perovskia * Aquilegia canadensis ÔSplendensÕ Aquilegia (flowers) Rhus Armeria maritima Artemisia Arctostaphyllos Rubus Asclepias Arctostaphylos (berries) Stephanandra Baptisia australis Aruncus aethusifolius Asclepias tuberosa Vaccinium Aurinia saxatilis (flowers) Xanthorhiza

Liners in our propagation greenhouse.

166 When to Divide Perennials

These lists are a general Persicaria Eryngium Sanguisorba guide and depending on Phlox paniculata Eupatorium Saponaria cultural conditions some Physostegia Ferns Sedum plants may need division Polemonium Filipendula rubra Sempervivum sooner or later than Ratibida Galium Silphium indicated. Rudbeckia Gaultheria Sisyrinchium Scabiosa Grasses Smilacina 3-5 Years Sidalcea Geranium Solidago Achillea Stachys Gillenia Thalictrum Agastache Stokesia Hedera Thermopsis Alchemilla Veronica Helleborus Thymus Allium Hemerocallis Tiarella cordifolia Arabis Not at all or rarely (bloom improved Tricyrtis Artemisia by division) Trollius Asters, New England Aconitum Hosta Vaccinium Asters, New York Actaea Iberis Veronicastrum Astilbe Ajuga Indigofera Vinca Boltonia Amsonia Lotus Viola Centaurea Anemone Kirengeshoma Zizia Chrysanthemum Anemonella Lamiastrum Chrysogonum Anemonopsis Lamium Short Lived Coreopsis Armeria Ligularia Dianthus Arctostaphylos Liriope (Many short-lived Dicentra eximia Asarum Lysimachia plants seed in, thus Echinacea Asclepias Macleaya ensuring that they will be in the garden for Euphorbia Aurinia Meehania years.) Fern: Adiantum Baptisia Mertensia Filipendula Bergenia Mitella Brunnera Omphalodes Alcea Gaillardia Anemone Geranium Callirhoe Pachysandra Caltha Packera Angelica Geum Aquilegia Helenium* Campanula Paeonia Cerastium Patrinia Campanula (some) Hemerocallis Cerastium Herbs Chelone Perovskia Clematis Phlox Corydalis Heuchera Delphinium Iris Convallaria Platycodon Darmera Polemonium reptans Dianthus (some) Limonium Digitalis (2 years) Malva Dicentra spectabilis Polygonatum Dictamnus Potentilla Gaillardia Monarda (every Leucanthemum 3 years) Digitalis grandiflora Pulmonaria Disporum Pycnanthemum Lobelia Oenothera Lupinus Origanum Echinops Rodgersia Empetrum Sagina Scabiosa Papaver Sidalcea Penstemon Epimedium Salvia

Miscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande' in late autumn.

167 How Many Plants Do I Need?

Preferred Spacing Multiplier Preferred Spacing Multiplier (In other words, how far apart are you planting?) (In other words, how far apart are you planting?) 5" ...... 5.78 14"...... 0.74 6" ...... 4.00 15" ...... 0.64 7" ...... 2.94 16" ...... 0.56 8" ...... 2.29 17" ...... 0.50 9" ...... 1.77 18" ...... 0.44 10" ...... 1.45 24" ...... 0.25 11" ...... 1.18 30" ...... 0.16 12" ...... 1.00 36" ...... 0.11 13" ...... 0.86 42" ...... 0.08

Key: Square Footage x Multiplier = number of plants needed for your job site, based on preferred spacing­ Caution! Poisonous Plants This list was compiled through extensive research in current literature but should be used as a guide. If you have questions about plants not on this list, please contact your state poison control center. 1-800-562-8236 Highly poisonous: * Internal poisoning Caltha Hedera Podophyllum Achillea Convallaria Helenium Pulsatilla Aconitum* Corydalis Helleborus Sedum Actaea Delphinium Iris Sidalcea Alcea Dicentra Lobelia Solidago Anemone Digitalis* Lupinus Thalictrum Aquilegia Dryopteris Packera Veronicas Artemisia Eupatorium rugosum Paeonia Vinca Asclepias Euphorbia Papaver

May Cause Dermatitis/Allergies Achillea Aster Euphorbia Persicaria polymorpha Actaea Convallaria Hedera Primula Allium Dicentra spectabilis Helenium Rudbeckia Artemisia Dictamnus Iris Asarum Eupatorium Lobelia

Summer Dormant Plants that partly or mostly wither away by mid-summer. Plant bushy perennials such as Gypsophila, Coreopsis verticillata, etc. to fill gaps. *Extra moisture helps prolong most of them. Anemonella Dicentra spectabilis Papaver Caltha Dodecatheon Uvularia Corydalis Mertensia

168 Planting and Maintenance Tips Here are some basic guides for working with perennials. If you would like to save the time it takes to read this page, please memorize this one sentence. For best results with most perennials please give them the following: organic matter, moisture, a weed-free site, good drainage, good drainage, good drainage, and good drainage. I. Designing with perennials A. Pay attention to normal vantage point of your customer. B. Think about bloom times to assure color throughout season. C. Colors and textures are personal preference. Cool colors and fine textures recede visually and calm you; warm colors and bold textures come forward and create excitement. D. Create informal effects with curves, formal with geometric shapes. E. Create depth and interest by putting some tall material in mid or frontal positions instead of in back. F. Most designers, unless using large plants, clump 3-5 (or more) of one variety together for a more striking effect. G. Space plants (See also spacing recommendation with each listing) 1. Clump-forming plants: a) short plants (under 20") around 12"-18" on center. b) mid-range plants (20"-30") around 24" on center. c) taller plants need 2 1/2 to 3 feet on center. 2. Indefinitely spreading plants (ground covers): a) guidelines for clump formers can be used, but each plant has a different growth rate, so tailor spacing to customer’s tastes and budget. II. Preparing soil A. Clear area of weeds. B. Make sure soil is well drained: a) deep digging, except in low areas. b) raised bed is best. c) drainage pipes in hopeless areas. C. Improve soil structure if too much clay or sand: a) use organic amendments, bark mulch, peat moss, etc. b) dig entire bed one foot deep, mixing amendment. D. Add fertilizer (our plants have a slow release fertilizer in pots): 1. Get soil test if possible; phosphorus is especially important for flowering plants. 2. Rake general purpose fertilizer into soil before planting. 3. If pH factor is below 5.5, amend with lime; if above 7.0 amend with peat moss or other organic matter. III. Planting A. Loosen roots on bottom (or make a 2-inch vertical slice if they are very dense). B. Plant in hole (2 times depth of pot) to same soil depth as container. C. Water thoroughly, then mulch with 1-2 inches of organic matter (don’t pack mulch tightly around plant base). D. In hot weather, water 2-3 times weekly for a month or so. IV. Maintenance A. Keep up with weeds; mulch helps (after plants fill in - this will only take a little time.) B. Water deeply every 1-2 weeks depending on temperatures and soil type. C. Fertilize with general purpose fertilizer in spring (and if needed in July or August) D. Deadhead only in certain instances: 1. Large flowers that are unsightly. 2. To create a re-bloom. 3. To prevent seedlings from volunteering (some varieties) unless your customer wishes. E. Divide many clump-forming perennials every 3-5 years for optimal growth. 1. Good times for dividing are early spring, when plants are 2-4 inches high, or in fall, when leaves start to die back. F. Provide winter protection: 1. New gardens or marginally hardy plants need protection, such as evergreen boughs, pine needles or salt hay, applied in late November. 2. Best to cut back dead foliage, especially large leaved plants. Some gardeners leave foliage for root mulch, but risk it harboring disease spores.

169 Checker Mallow...... Sidalcea Cross reference chart Chive...... Allium For plants with different common names Cinquefoil...... Potentilla and Latin names. Columbine...... Aquilegia Compass Plant...... Silphium Common Name Latin Name Coneflower...... Echinacea Alexander, Heart Leaved...... Zizia Coral Bells ...... Heuchera Alkanet...... Brunnera Cornflower ...... Centaurea Alumroot...... Heuchera Cranberry, Amerian ...... Vaccinium Anise Hyssop ...... Agastache macrocarpon Avens ...... Geum Cranesbill ...... Geranium Creeping Jenny. . .Lysimachia nummularia BachelorÕs Button...... Centaurea Crimson Fans ...... Mukdenia Balloon Flower...... Platycodon CulverÕs Root...... Veronicastrum Baneberry...... Actaea Cup Plant...... Silphium BarbaraÕs Buttons...... Marshallia Cushion Spurge...... Euphorbia Barren Strawberry...... Waldsteinia Barrenwort ...... Epimedium Daylily...... Hemerocallis Basket of Gold ...... Aurinia Dead Nettle ...... Lamium Bearberry...... Arctostaphylos Dragonhead...... Dracocephalum Beardtongue ...... Penstemon Beebalm ...... Monarda European Ginger...... Asarum Bellflower...... Campanula Betony...... Stachys officianalis Fairy Bells...... Disporum ÔPink Cotton CandyÕ Fairy Cup ...... Mitella BirdÕs Foot Violet...... Viola pedata False Anemone...... Anemonopsis Bitterroot...... Lewisia False Indigo...... Baptisia Black Cohosh...... Actaea racemosa False Dragonhead...... Physostegia Black Snakeroot. . . . . Actaea racemosa False Lupine...... Thermopsis Black-eyed Susan...... Rudbeckia False SolomonÕs Seal...... Smilacina Black Groundsel...... Ligularia False Spirea...... Astilbe Blanket Flower...... Gaillardia Ferns: Blazing Star...... Liatris Autumn. . . . . Dryopteris erythrosora Bleeding Heart ...... Dicentra ChampionÕs . . . .Dryopteris championii Blue Cohosh...... Caulophyllum Christmas . . .Polystichum acrostichoides Blueberry, Lowbush...... Vaccinium Cinnamon. . . . Osmunda cinnamomea Blue-eyed Grass...... Sisyrinchium Hay-scented. . . Dennstaedtia punctiloba Blue-eyed Mary ...... Omphalodes Interrupted...... Osmunda claytonia Blue Flag...... Iris versicolor Japanese Painted. . .Athyrium niponicum Blue Mist Shrub...... Caryopteris Lady ...... Athyrium filix femina Blue Star...... Amsonia Leather Wood. . . Dryopteris marginalis Bottle Gentian. . . . . Gentiana andrewsii Maidenhair . . . . . Adiantum pedatum BowmanÕs Root ...... Gillenia Male ...... Athyrium filix mas Bugbane ...... Actaea(Cimicifuga) Ostrich. . . . . Matteuccia struthiopteris Bugleweed...... Ajuga Royal...... Osmunda regalis Bunchberry...... Cornus canadensis Sensitive...... Onoclea sensibilis Burnet...... Sanguisorba Thick Stemmed Wood . . . . Dryopteris Butterfly Weed...... Asclepias crassirhizoma Fleeceflower. . . . .Persicaria polymorpha Candytuft...... Iberis Foamflower...... Tiarella Cardinal Flower ...... Lobelia Foamy Bells ...... x. Heucherella Catmint...... Nepeta Foxglove...... Digitalis Celandine Poppy...... Stylophorum Fragrant LadyÕs Tresses. . . . .Spiranthes

170 Gas Plant...... Dictamnus LambsÕ Ears ...... Stachys Gayfeather...... Liatris Larkspur ...... Delphinium Gentian...... Gentiana Leadwort...... Ceratostigma Germander...... Teucrium Lemon Lily...... Hemerocallis flava Ginger...... Asarum Lenten Rose . . . . . Helleborus orientalis Globeflower ...... Trollius Lily of the Valley...... Convallaria Globe Thistle...... Echinops Lily-turf...... Liriope GoatÕs Beard...... Aruncus Loosestrife...... Lysimachia Goldenrod...... Solidago Lungwort...... Pulmonaria Gooseneck Loosestrife. . . . . Lysimachia clethroides Mallow ...... Malva Grasses: Marsh Marigold ...... Caltha Blue Fescue...... Festuca Masterwort ...... Astrantia Blue Oat ...... Helictotrichon Mayapple...... Podophyllum Bluestem...... Schizachyrium Mayflower...... Epigaea Dwarf Fountain. . .Pennisetum ÔHamelnÕ Meadow-rue ...... Thalictrum Feather Reed...... Calamagrostis Meadowsweet...... Filipendula Frost ...... Spodiopogon MeehanÕs Mint...... Meehania Indian Grass ...... Sorgastrum Merrybells...... Uvularia Lovegrass, Purple...... Eragrostis Michaelmas Daisy...... Aster Maiden ...... Miscanthus Milkweed ...... Asclepias Moor...... Molinia Monkshood...... Aconitum Northern Sea Oats. . . . .Chasmanthium Montauk Daisy. . . . . Nipponanthemum Pennsylvania Sedge ...... Carex Mountain Bluet. . . . .Centaurea montana pennsylvanica Mountain Fleece. . Persicaria amplexicaulis Porcupine . . . . . Miscanthus ÔStrictusÕ Mountain Garlic. .Allium ÔSummer BeautyÕ Prairie Dropseed...... Sporobolus Mountain Mint ...... Pycnanthemum Sedge...... Carex Mugwort...... Artemisia Soft Rush...... Juncus effusus Mums, Hardy ...... Chrysanthemum Switch Grass...... Panicum Myrtle...... Vinca Tussock...... Deschampsia Yellow Hakone...... Hakonechloa Obedient Plant...... Physostegia Green and Gold...... Chrysogonum Oregano ...... Origanum Ornamental Onion...... Allium Hairy SolomonÕs Seal. Pologonatum pubescens Ozark Sundrops. . . Oenothera macrocarpa HelenÕs Flower...... Helenium Hens and Chicks...... Sempervivum Pasque Flower...... Pulsatilla Hollyhocks ...... Alcea Pearlwort...... Sagina Hollyhock Mallow ...... Malva Peony...... Paeonia Periwinkle...... Vinca Indian Root...... Aralia Phlox, Canadian...... Phlox divaricata Irish Moss...... Sagina Phlox, Creeping . . . . . Phlox stolonifera Ironweed...... Vernonia Phlox, Garden...... Phlox paniculata Ivy...... Hedera Phlox, Moss ...... Phlox subulata Pigsqueak ...... Bergenia JacobÕs Ladder ...... Polemonium Japanese Catmint . . . . Nepeta subsessilis Pincushion Flower ...... Scabiosa Joe-Pye Weed...... Eupatorium Pinks...... Dianthus Kale, Giant...... Crambe Plantain Lily...... Hosta Kashmir Sage...... Phlomis Plumbago ...... Ceratostigma Knapweed...... Centaurea Plume Poppy...... Macleaya Poppy ...... Papaver Lace Shrub ...... Stephanandra Poppy Mallow...... Callirhoe LadyÕs Mantle...... Alchemilla Prairie Smoke...... Geum triflorum 171 Primrose ...... Primula Willow Leaved Sunflower. . . .Helianthus Purple Parsnip...... Angelica salicifolius Sweet Fern...... Comptonia Queen of the Prairie...... Filipendula Sweet Pea...... Lathyrus Sweet Woodruff ...... Galium Rock Cress ...... Arabis RodgerÕs Flower...... Rodgersia Thrift...... Armeria Rue Anemone...... Anemonella Thyme, Lemon. . . . .Thymus citriodorus Russian Arborvitae. . .Microbiota decussata Thyme, Mother of. . . . .Thymus praecox Russian Sage...... Perovskia Thyme, Wooly. .Thymus pseudolanuginosus Tickseed ...... Coreopsis Sage...... Salvia Toad Lily...... Tricyrtis Scabious ...... Scabiosa Trailing Arbutus...... Epigaea Sea Holly...... Eryngium Turtlehead...... Chelone Sea Lavender...... Limonium Twinflower...... Linnaea Sea Thrift ...... Armeria Twinleaf ...... Jeffersonia Senecio...... Packera Shasta Daisy...... Leucanthemum Umbrella Plant ...... Darmera Shooting Star...... Dodecatheon Upright Wild Ginger...... Saruma Silver Mound ...... Artemisia Skullcap...... Scutellaria Valerian, Red...... Centranthus Smartweed...... Persicaria Virginia Bluebells...... Mertensia Sneezeweed...... Helenium Snow in Summer...... Cerastium Waxbells...... Kirengeshoma Soapwort...... Saponaria Welsh Poppy...... Meconopsis SolomonÕs Seal...... Polygonatum White Snakeroot. . . . Eupatorium rugosa Speedwell...... Veronica White Wood Aster . . . . Aster divaricatus Spikenard ...... Aralia Wild Oats ...... Uvularia sessifolia Spurge...... Euphorbia Wild Petunia...... Ruellia humilis Squaw Weed...... Packera Stars of Persia...... Allium christophii Windflower...... Anemone Stokes Aster ...... Stokesia Wintergreen...... Gaultheria Stonecrop ...... Sedum Wolfsbane...... Aconitum Sumac...... Rhus Wormwood...... Artemisia Sundrop...... Oenothera fruticosa Sunflower, Swamp...... Helianthus a. Yarrow...... Achillea ÔGold LaceÕ Yellow Archangel...... Lamiastrum Yellowroot...... Xanthorhiza

Asclepias tuberosa flowers and seedheads by Stephanie Leary. 172 We are growing more perennials in Anemone Whirlwind hybrida 'Whirlwind'. trade gallons.

The nursery on a sun-lit afternoon.

Iris cristata 'Tennessee White' photo by North Creek Nursery.

We know farmers love to ride around surveying the grounds, but isnÕt this a little extreme? 173 Phone (603) 463-7663 Fax (603) 463-7326 WeÕd love to see you here......

From Manchester or coming north on From Concord or coming south on Route I-93: Route I-93: Ñ Take Rte. 101 East toward Portsmouth Ñ Take Exit 15 (I-393/Rte. 4) East at Concord. Ñ Take Exit 3 and follow Rte. 43 North for 8 Ñ Continue east on Rte. 4; go past Epsom Traffic miles (Rte. 43 bears left 2 miles past exit). Circle for 1.5 miles. Ñ Go left onto Rte. 43/107 and follow for 3.5 Ñ Watch for Blakes Brook Campground sign on miles until Deerfield Market / Citgo Station. right and turn right there. Ñ Bear left, continuing on Rte. 107 for 1.8 miles. Ñ Travel 2 miles to a fork (youÕll see the back Ñ Turn left on Old Centre Road & travel 2 miles, side of a stop sign). bearing right at every fork. Ñ Bear right here between a red house and Ñ Watch for Van Berkum Nursery sign on left. red barn. Ñ Travel 2 more miles and watch for Coming North on Route I-95: Van Berkum Nursery sign on right. Ñ Take exit for Rte.101 just before Hampton toll booth. From Portsmouth or coming south on Ñ Go west on Rte. 101 for 20 minutes. Route I-95: Ñ Take Exit 5 and turn right off ramp. Ñ Note: If you live in Portland, ME, or north, Ñ Take left at second light (road ends here) onto come down Rte. 202 to Rte. 4, cross Rte. 4 and Rte. 107/27 (old 101). youÕll be on Rte. 43 S. Follow directions after Ñ Follow for 4 miles, then bear right on Rte. 107. asterisk (*) below. Ñ Follow Rte. 107 for 7-8 miles through Ñ Travel south on Rte. I-95 to Portsmouth area. Deerfield and watch for Deerfield Market / Take Rte. 4 West toward Concord. Citgo Station on right. Ñ In Northwood, take left onto Rte. 43 (just past Ñ Bear left, continuing on Rte. 107 for 1.8 miles. intersection of Rte. 152). Ñ Turn left on Old Centre Road and travel 2 miles, bearing right at every fork (first (*) right is Griffin Road). Ñ Travel about 6 miles until road meets Rte. 107 Ñ Watch for Van Berkum Nursery sign on left. (at Deerfield Market / Citgo Station). Ñ Take a right on Rte. 107 and go 1.8 miles. Ñ Turn left on Old Centre Road and travel 2 miles, bearing right at every fork (first right is Griffin Road). Ñ Watch for Van Berkum Nursery sign on left.

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Eric Banaszewski Mike Driscoll 174 Phone (603) 463-7663 Fax (603) 463-7326 ...... or we can come to you!

Delivery Fees and Schedules Delivery Fees: We break our geographical delivery area into zones, in concentric rings radiating from the nursery (see map below). You will be charged a percent of the plant total before discounts. There is a minimum order required, as well as a minimum delivery fee for each zone. We also have a price cap. This is the maximum we will charge for deliveries into your area. However, if your order exceeds a full truck, we must charge you for each truckload that goes out. The chart below should clarify this, and we appreciate your understanding.

Minimum Minimum Maximum Miles from percent order delivery fee delivery fee Van Berkum Nursery Zone 1 5% $250 $70 $250 0-50 Zone 2 6% 250 90 300 50-100 Zone 3 9% 500 130 550 100-150 Zone 4 12% 1500 245 150+

We will continue to have days that we run to each area: If the day we come to your area is not conve- nient for you, give us a call and weÕll do our best to accomodate you. Massachusetts North Shore, Southeastern New Hampshire. . .Wednesdays Greater Boston area, Southern New Hampshire . . . .Mondays & Thursdays Maine and New Hampshire coastal and lakes regions...Tuesdays (Fridays in busy season) Western Massachusetts and Vermont... Wednesdays (Fridays in busy season) Interior New Hampshire...On days that fit route best

Van Berkum Delivery Zones During slow times of the year, we may need a ­little more flexibility in getting your order to you Our Open House because we try not to run nearly empty trucks. theme was plant So we ask for your understanding if we shift the names and the schedule around to combine orders that will fill staff had great our truck. fun with their costumes.

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Specialty Lists ...... 5 Foliage Texture ...... 160 New Varieties for 2014-15 ...... 6 Foliage Color ...... 161 2014-15 Plant List ...... 8 Plants for a Specific Function ...... 162 When to Divide Perennials ...... 167 Plant Usage Charts How Many Plants Do I Need? ...... 168 Flowers ...... 151 Poisonous and Summer Dormant Plants . . . . 168 Blooms by Color ...... 152 Planting and Maintenance Tips ...... 169 Blooms by Month ...... 154 Cross Reference Chart ...... 170 Plants by Height ...... 156 Directions ...... 174 Light Requirements ...... 158 Delivery Fees and Schedules ...... 175

Our Staff Perry gives her weekly workshop on IMP (Integrated Pest Managment). If our order pullers can detect any problems when they first appear, we can nab them early.

Peter and Leslie van Berkum Co-owners (52 years combined) John Gedraitis Operations Manager (8 years) Eric Banaszewski Head Driver (8 years) Paul Comeau Production (5 years) Karyn D’Entremont Office Sales (9 years) Mike Driscoll Driver (13 years) Susan Greene Head Propagator (21 years) Carol Johnson Inventory Manager (15 years) Stephanie Marie Leary Order Pulling (2 years) Pat Lemen Order Pulling (4 years) Perry McLellan Liner Grower/IPM (8 years) Taylor Mignault Potting Supervisor (3 years) Jane Millon Yard Sales/Horticulturist (17 years) Gayle Robbins-Monteith Office Manager (15 years) Puspa Subedi Propagation (3 years) Tobey Ring Head Grower (8 years) Kathleen Tierney Office Sales (1 year) Christy Weed Special Customer Representative (16 years) Darwin’s evolution of the mighty plastic pot We choose our pot size based on these criteria: 1. What size will the plant do best in? Slower growing woodland perennials tend to be happier in smaller sizes, although large plants, like Ligularias, are best in larger pots. 2. What size are your landscapers requesting? Ground covers in smaller sizes to be put into crevices and to reduce price per sq. ft. OR huge instant-impact pots to plant for that “Friday night party?” 3. Presentation in a garden center. This is why we started growing in the trade gallons – there is something about that round pot that gives a full effect. That said, there are now eight pot sizes in our nursery, and we know it can be confusing . Below is a quick quide to the diameters of each one and the number in each tray (ordering a full tray gives a lower price) .

A True gal. round 8.0" (not nested) B 2 gal. round 8.75" (not nested) C 3 gal. round 10.5" (not nested) D 2.5" square 2.5" (32 / tray) ent. E 3.5" square 3.5" (18 / tray) plem sup F 1 qt. square 4.5" (15 / tray) 15 20 G Trade gal. round 6.0" (6 / tray) ur o H 2 qt. square 5.25" (8 / tray) or r f ea y xt e n d n a t is l e ic r p 4 1 0 2

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