Gaylussacia brachycera happy. Excellent for screening or hedging. The plants offered will be of 41 ‘Berried Treasure’ undetermined sex. Wet to dry soil, sun to part shade, 8–15’ tall. Box huckleberry DT BF BE Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Little Devil’ This evergreen shrub adds year-round interest to the garden. White- 44 Ninebark pink urn-shaped flowers in late spring give way to blue berries. The BD BF BE green glossy leaves turn red in fall. A good choice for container plant- This compact cultivar has maroon-purple leaves that create a lovely ing. Acidic soil, sun to part shade, 6–18” tall. counterpoint to the white-pink spiraea-like flowers in spring. Exfoliat- 2018 Native Plant Pre-Sale ing bark makes this deciduous shrub an all-season winner. Of special Lonicera sempervirens ‘Manifich’ value to bees. Dry to moist soil, sun to part shade, 3–4’ tall. Order Deadline: February 20, 2018 42 Trumpet honeysuckle DT BD HB BF BE Picea glauca ‘Echiniformis’ ou’ll find a great mix of native plants in various sizes to suit all garden needs. A long-blooming, semi-evergreen vine. The orange flowers with yellow 45 White spruce Looking for Peruse the descriptions and color pictures of the plants for sale. Then use the enclosed throats of this cultivar attract hummingbirds all summer. Birds and BD BF a particular y other wildlife eat the bright-red berries that follow. Of special value to Slow-growing dwarf conifer that forms a wonderful dense evergreen form to place your order. If you have questions, please e-mail [email protected] bumblebees. Average to moist soil, sun to part shade, 6–12’ tall. cushion. Blue-green to gray-green needles add lovely color and texture species? Let us or call (914) 606-7870. Visit nativeplantcenter.org to download a catalog for your friends. to the border. Pale-brown cones provide food source for wildlife. Moist know your Morella pensylvanica to average soil, sun, 1–2’ tall. ORDER EARLY to get the plants you want, as quantities are limited. 43 (Myrica pensylvanica) suggestions for Northern bayberry Rhododendron prinophyllum future sales. JOIN US ON SALE DAY, APRIL 28, when other plant species will be offered. DR DT BD BF BE 46 ‘Marie Hoffman’ Vigorous shrub that is often evergreen in mild winters with leathery, Roseshell azalea glossy green aromatic foliage. Female plants have tiny, grayish-white, HB BF BE Catalog of Available Plants waxy berries that persist into winter. Can form sizable colonies when A show-stopping, robust cultivar that explodes with masses of large, bright-pink fragrant flowers in spring before leafout. Average to moist Key: DR (deer resistant), DT (drought tolerant), WL (wetlands), soil, sun to part shade, 5–6’ tall. BD (birds), HB (hummingbirds), BF (butterflies),B E (bees) Discount for Members Sambucus nigra . canadensis • SUN: 6 hours or more of direct sun • PART SHADE: Less than 4 hours of direct sun or dappled sun Members get 5 percent off their pre-sale purchase. Join ssp 47 Common elderberry • SHADE: No direct sun or sun only in early spring before trees leaf out when you place your order and claim the discount. BD BF BE Or join online at mysunywcc.org/donations/ A fast-growing deciduous shrub with long arching stems. The large, flat perennials: Spring to summer Dicentra eximia Wild bleeding heart $50 Friend clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by striking purple- Aquilegia canadensis 5 DR DT BD BE n Discount on Pre-Sale plant orders black berries relished by birds. The fruit is edible by people only when 1 Wild columbine Pink, heart-shaped flowers bloom in May and continue lightly through n Early entry into annual Plant Sale cooked. Moist to average soil, sun to part shade, 12’ tall. DR DT BD HB BF BE fall. Lacy blue-green foliage is lovely all season. Great naturalizer in n Discount to Native Plant Center conference Spiraea alba A profuse show in spring of red-and-yellow nodding flowers shaped shady rock gardens and woodlands. Good nectar source for bumble- n Discount at Rosedale Nurseries and Native Landscapes like lanterns. Though individual plants can be short-lived, it self-sows 48 Meadowsweet bees. Endangered in NJ. Moist soil, part shade, 12” tall. $100 Household/Garden Clubs/Organizations prolifically. Especially prized by hummingbirds. Average soil, part DR DT BD BF BE shade, 12–15” tall. The above plus: Spires of white to pale-pink flower clusters adorn this upright decid- Iris cristata ‘Powder Blue Giant’ n Discount to Native Plant Center conference for two uous shrub in summer. Brown ornamental seed heads persist comple- Arisaema triphyllum 6 Dwarf crested iris household members or two club/organization members menting golden fall foliage. Makes an unusual naturalistic low hedge. 2 Jack-in-the-pulpit DR BE This miniature iris provides a carpet of blue in woodlands in spring. Good alternative to the non-native butterfly bush. Of special value to DR WL BD $150 Supporting Exceptionally large light-blue flowers, to three inches wide, cover this native bees. Average to wet soil, sun to part shade, 3–4’ tall. A great addition to the woodland garden, the distinctive cylindrical, The above plus: vigorous variety. Superb in shady borders, rock gardens, and edges of n hooded “pulpit” is green with brown or purple stripes encasing the Free membership to the Lady Bird Johnson Vaccinium angustifolium ponds. Moist to average soil, part shade, 6–8” tall. Wildflower Center “jack” sheltered within. In late summer, a cluster of bright-red berries 49 Lowbush blueberry appears. Moist soil, full to part shade, 12–18” tall. $250 Advocate DR DT BD BE Meehania cordata The above plus: Pink-white bell-shaped flowers in spring are followed by sweet, small Asarum canadense 7 Creeping mint n Free admission for one to Native Plant Center conference blueberries in summer and brilliant-red foliage in fall. This small de- 3 Canada wild ginger DR BF BE ciduous shrub does well in rock gardens, in mass plantings, or in front Delicate, trailing stems take root as they run across the ground, creating $500 Sustaining BF of the border. Of special value to bees. Moist to dry soil, sun to part This spreading deciduous ginger makes a lovely groundcover around a green carpet. Lavender-blue flowers with spotted throats emerge in The above plus: 50 shade, 8–16” tall. other woodland plants. Green, heart-shaped leaves up to six inches late spring. Wonderful groundcover, alone or mixed with foamflower, n Free admission for two to Native Plant Center conference wide play the starring role over the interestingly shaped, tiny reddish- violets, and other woodlanders. Moist soil, part to full shade, 2–5” tall. $1,000 Conservator Viburnum prunifolium brown flowers. Moist soil, shade, 3–4” tall. The above plus: 50 Blackhaw Mertensia virginica n Director’s tour of Native Plant Center demonstration DT BD BF BE Caulophyllum thalictroides 8 Virginia bluebells gardens Large flat heads of creamy white flowers blanket the branches of this 4 Blue cohosh DR BE deciduous shrub in late spring. Blue-black berries follow and persist DR The pink buds of this favorite spring ephemeral open to showy sky-blue $3,000 Heritage Circle into winter, attracting birds. Handsome glossy green leaves turn Small purple-brown to yellow-green flowers in spring are followed by flowers, a rare color in the plant world. The rounded leaves are blue- The above plus: reddish-purple in fall. Of special value to native bees. Average to dry strikingly beautiful blue berries. Blue-green foliage resembles that of green when they appear as early as March. Early nectar source for bees. n Private two-hour garden consultation soil, sun to part shade, 12–14’ tall. meadow rue. Rich soil, shade, 1–2’ tall. Exploitably vulnerable in NY. Moist to average soil, part shade, 8–16” Oenothera fruticosa spring. Its slow-creeping habit makes it ideal for the rock garden. purple-pink florets. A highly attractive nectar source for butterflies and grasses Sundrops Average to moist soil, full to part shade, 3–6” tall. bees. Wet to average soil, sun to part shade, 2–3’ tall. 9 Carex pensylvanica BD HB BE Thalictrum dasycarpum Helenium flexuosum A tough, reliable, long-blooming plant for sunny, dry sites. The red ‘Tiny Dancer’ 34 Pennsylvania sedge buds open into bright-yellow flowers in early summer. Spreads when 18 Purple meadow-rue 26 Sneezeweed DR DT BD happy. Of special value to native bees. Dry soil, sun, 15–18” tall. DT BD BF BE DR BF BE Diminutive grass-like tufts with an arching habit produce subtle yellow Tall, stately purple stems are topped by cloud-like masses of tiny A fringe of yellow petals surround a brown center cone, adding cheer “flowers” in spring. Spreads slowly to form a soft-green groundcover for Pachysandra procumbens white blooms May to July. Flower clusters become long-lasting seed to the garden from mid-summer to fall. Butterflies are attracted to the shady areas. Once established, can withstand a fair amount of foot traf- 10 Allegheny spurge heads beloved by birds. Leaves display shades of purple in fall. Average many flowers of this compact cultivar. Of special value to native bees. fic and drought. Seeds eaten by songbirds and other wildlife. Average to DR BE soil, sun to part shade, 3–5’ tall. Moist to average soil, sun, 18–36” tall. dry soil, part to full shade, 8” tall. This attractive semi-evergreen (in mild winters) spreads slowly with long Tiarella cordifolia Heuchera villosa rhizomes and has a more rounding form than the ubiquitous non- ‘Autumn Bride’ Deschampsia cespitosa native pachysandra. Fragrant, white flower clusters rise above the 19 Foamflower 27 Alumroot 35 Tufted hairgrass toothed, mottled leaves. Moist to average soil, part to full shade, 10” tall. DR BE DR DT HB BE DR WL BD BF Spikes of creamy white flowers above semi-evergreen leaves create a Above the velvety, lime-green basal leaves of this cultivar burst large One of the few ornamental grasses that does well in moderate shade. Packera obovata spring carpet. Creeps by runners but is not aggressive. Early season nec- clouds of white flowers. Plant in masses for a showy fall border or Golden inflorescences form a shimmering cloud over the foliage in 11 Roundleaf groundsel tar source. Endangered in NJ. Moist soil, part to full shade, 8–12” tall. woodland edge. Moist to average soil, part to full shade, 1–2’ tall. summer. Spectacular in masses or as edging of borders and paths. Adds DR BF Waldsteinia fragarioides Monarda fistulosa an architectural element to the winter landscape. Moist to average soil, Profuse and long-blooming yellow daisy-like flowers appear on erect sun to part shade, 1–2’ tall. stems from a mound of oval-shaped basal leaves. Lights up the shade 20 Barren strawberry 28 Wild bergamot garden in spring. Colonizes and creates an effective evergreen ground- DR DT BE DR DT BD HB BF BE FERNS cover. Moist to average soil, part to full shade, 12–18” tall. The low, strawberry-like growing habit of this multi-season groundcover Butterflies and bees flock to the lavender flowers of this reliable makes it a terrific substitute for the non-native vinca. The five-petaled, bloomer. Like other members of the mint family, it has aromatic foliage Polystichum acrostichoides Penstemon digitalis golden-yellow flowers create a striking contrast above lush, evergreen and will spread, but not aggressively. Moist to average soil, sun to part 36 Christmas fern 12 Foxglove beardtongue foliage in late spring. Average soil, sun to part shade, 6” tall. shade, 2–4’ tall. DR DT Clump-forming, leathery fern with glossy, evergreen fronds. Robust DR DT HB BF BE Pycnanthemum tenuifolium White or light-pink tubular flowers rise above a basal rosette of lustrous perennials: SUMMER to FALL and easy to establish; provides winter interest in the garden. Moist to dark-green leaves in early summer. Of special value to native bees. Asclepias tuberosa 29 Narrow-leaved mountain mint dry soil, part to full shade, 1–3’ tall. Average soil, full to part shade, 3–4’ tall. 21 Butterflyweed DR DT BD BF BE Clumps of willow-like leaves are topped by tiny white flowers spotted Thelypteris noveboracensis DR DT HB BF BE Phlox stolonifera purple. Pollinators adore this plant and flock to it all summer. Lovely New York fern ‘Watnong Purple’ Brilliant-orange flowers—unusual in native gardens—brighten sunny 37 golden foliage in fall. Spreads when happy. Average soil, sun, 13 Creeping phlox areas late June–August. Plants are tap-rooted and do not spread readily. DR WL 18–24” tall. This graceful fern colonizes shady woodlands, forming a light-green DR DT BF BE Larval host to monarch, gray hairstreak, and queen butterflies. Of special groundcover. Observe that both the top and base of the fronds taper to Masses of this cultivar’s deep-purple flowers arise from mat-forming value to bees. Exploitably vulnerable in NY. Dry soil, sun, 18–24” tall. Solidago rugosa foliage to create a dense showy carpet in spring. A must for shade ‘Fireworks’ a point. Emblem of The Native Plant Center; what better way to cele- gardens. Average to moist soil, part shade, 8” tall. Conoclinium coelestinum 30 Rough-leaved goldenrod brate our 20th year. Average to moist soil, part shade, 6–12” tall. Blue mistflower DR DT BF BE 22 This compact goldenrod has a cascading form that bursts into brilliant Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Blue’ BD BF BE trees, shrubs, and vines yellow in late summer. A great butterfly draw and of special value to 14 Moss phlox Purple-blue flowers born on attractive red stems bloom extensively in Amelanchier laevis bees. Moist, well-drained soil, sun to part shade, 3–4’ tall. DR DT BF BE late summer through fall, supporting late-season butterflies. Average 38 Allegheny serviceberry A rock garden favorite that creates a colorful carpet in May; this variety soil, sun to part shade, 18–36” tall. Symphyotrichum ericoides BD BF BE has pale-blue flowers. The moss-like mat creates year-round interest. ‘Snow Flurry’ A small deciduous tree or large shrub, with silver-gray bark. Clusters of Lovely over a stone wall or as a groundcover. Early nectar source for Coreopsis auriculata 31 Heath aster delicate white flowers appear in early spring before leaves emerge and butterflies and bees. Average soil, sun to part shade, 4–6” tall. 23 Lobed tickseed DR BD BF BE Small white flowers with yellow centers bloom profusely in fall, appear- are followed in June by edible berries that turn from red to purple. A DR DT BD BF BE favorite of birds. Foliage turns a lovely orange-red in fall. Of special Polemonium reptans Golden-yellow flowers draw butterflies throughout May and June; ing like snowflakes. Foliage forms a dense, spreading mat that sprawls value to native bees. Average to moist soil, sun to shade, 15–25’ tall. 15 Jacob’s ladder blooms on and off to frost. Shiny, dark-green leaves and spreading hab- over ledges and rocks. Of special value to native bees. Average to dry DR BE it make this diminutive grower a charming garden addition. Average to soil, sun to part shade, 6–8” tall. Cercis canadensis Loose clusters of blue-violet, bell-shaped flowers along a slender stalk dry soil, sun to part shade, 6–8” tall. Symphyotrichum laeve 39 Eastern redbud appear in May. Useful in shady woods or rock gardens. Average soil, ‘Bluebird’ Smooth aster DR BD BE part to full shade, 6–10” tall. Eryngium yuccifolium 32 24 Rattlesnake master DR DT BD BE Pink flowers cover the branches of this deciduous tree before leaves Vase-shaped, upright form with arching stems produces profuse clusters appear, providing a stunning spring display. Picturesque as a specimen Sanguinaria canadensis DR DT BF BE or in a grouping along a woodland edge. Of special value to native 16 Bloodroot The yucca-like basal leaves send up tall stalks with blooms that resem- of violet-blue flowers in fall. Deserves a starring role in meadows and bees. Moist to average soil, sun to part shade, 15–30’ tall. DR BE ble thistle. The bluish-silver flowers persist from June to September. sunny borders not only for its looks but for providing a late-season nectar source for butterflies. Average soil, sun, 1–3’ tall. Stunning white flowers appear fleetingly in early spring. The large, Plants self seed when happy. Of special value to native bees. Average to Cornus racemosa ‘Huron’ rounded, deeply lobed leaves of up to eight inches wide create a beauti- dry soil, sun, 4–5’ tall. Vernonia noveboracensis 40 Gray dogwood ful display that lasts. Average to moist soil, part to full shade, 8” tall. New York ironweed Eupatoriadelphus dubius ‘Baby Joe’ 33 BD BF BE Sedum ternatum ‘Larinem Park’ 25 (Eutrochium dubium) DR DT WL BD BF BE The white flowers of this deciduous shrub attract pollinators in late 17 Whorled stonecrop Joe-pye weed Elegant spires with lance-shaped leaves are crowned by flat-topped spring. This variety is compact and rounded. White fruit in summer on blooms of deep purple. A butterfly magnet. Moist to average soil, sun pink stems attracts birds. Average to moist soil, sun to part shade, DR DT BF BE DR WL BD BF BE to part shade, 4–8’ tall. 5–6’ tall. This shade-loving sedum is smothered with delicate white flowers in This compact cultivar has a domed flower head bearing tiny, pale