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Abutilon 'Ann Red'.....4x 2g @ $20 Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Howard McMinn'.....4x 2g @ $24 Abutilon 'Nabob'.....3x 2g @ $20 Arctostaphylos ‘Lester Rowntree’.....4x 5g @ $47 Abutilon pictum 'Mardi Gras'.....5x 1g @ $12 Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd'.....7x 2g @ $28 Abutilon ‘Tommi’.....8x 6in @ $11 Arctostaphylos manzanita 'St. Helena' .....5x 5g @ $52 Acanthus mollis 'Oakleaf'.....10x 1g @ $14 Arctostaphylos rudis.....5x 2g @ $28 Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel'.....16x 6in @ $18 Arctostaphylos ‘Sunset’.....8x 6in @ $16 Acanthus sennii.....8x 6in @ $16 Artemisia canescens.....8x 6in @ $12 Acanthus syriacus.....4x 2g @ $22 Arthropodium candidum 'Purpureum'.....8x 6in @ $11 Acer circinatum.....10x 1g @ $12 Aruncus aethusifolius.....18x 4in @ $5 Acer palmatum.....10x 1g @ $12 Asarum caudatum f. album.....6x 6in @ $14 Acer palmatum 'Filigree'.....6x 5g @ $47 Asclepias speciosa.....8x 6in @ $14 Acer palmatum 'Red Filigree Lace'.....5x 5g @ $57 Aspidistra tonkinensis 'Spotty'.....6x 6in @ $26 Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’.....6x 2g @ $32 Asplenium ebenoides.....13x 6in @ $12 Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum'.....6x 5g @ $47 Asplenium scolopendrium.....10x 6in @ $12 Actinidia 'Silver Lining'.....10x 4D @ $15 Asplenium scolopendrium 'Cristatum'.....8x 6in @ $15 Actinidia 'Silver Lining'.....3x 2g @ $32 Athyrium niponicum var. pictum.....8x 6in @ $14 Adiantum venustum.....8x 6in @ $11 Atriplex halimus.....18x 4in @ $5 Aeonium canariense x nobilis (?).....8x 6in @ $11 Azara dentata.....5x 5g @ $47 Aeonium 'Zwartkop'.....18x 4in @ $6 Azara lanceolata RCH 438.....4x 2g @ $32 Agapanthus 'Midnight Blue'.....8x 6in @ $15 Beesia deltophylla.....1x 4D @ $9 Agave bovicornuta.....5x 2g @ $30 Berberis thunbergii ‘Aurea'.....15x 2g @ $22 Agave ‘Burnt Burgundy’.....8x 6in @ $16 Beschorneria albiflora.....3x 6in @ $16 Agave gentryi ‘Jaws’.....1x 2g @ $30 Buddleja globosa.....9x 1g @ $14 Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor'.....5x 4in @ $19 Calluna vulgaris 'Aurea'.....10x 1g @ $11 Agave 'Silver Surfer' YD 45-83.....8x 6in @ $16 Calluna vulgaris ‘Silver Knight’.....10x 1g @ $11 Agonis flexuosa ‘After Dark’.....5x 1g @ $22 Camassia leichtlinii var. leichtlinii.....12x 1g @ $11 Akebia longeracemosa 'Victor's Secret'.....7x 6in @ $15 Canna ‘Australia’.....12x 2g @ $22 Akebia quinata ‘Brocade’.....5x 2g @ $37 Carex comans - red.....18x 4in @ $4 Aloe ecklonis.....16x 4D @ $16 Carex muskingumensis ‘Little Midge’.....8x 6in @ $11 Aloe variegata.....1x 1g @ $16 Carex phyllocephala ‘Sparkler’.....16x 6in @ $14 Alstroemeria ‘Glory of the Andes’.....8x 6in @ $12 Caryopteris incana 'Dark Blue'.....8x 6in @ $11 Anemanthele lessoniana.....18x 4in @ $4 Ceanothus 'Concha'.....8x 6in @ $12 Anigozanthos ‘Kiwi Sunset’.....8x 6in @ $14 Ceanothus cuneatus.....8x 1g @ $14 Antirrhinum sempervirens.....8x 6in @ $11 Ceanothus gloriosus.....20x 1g @ $14 Aquilegia vulgaris 'Black Barlow'.....18x 4in @ $4 Ceanothus gloriosus v. exaltatus 'Emily Brown'.....10x 1g @ $14 Araucaria araucana .....4x 6D @ $24 Ceanothus griseus ‘Diamond Heights’.....36x 4in @ $5 Arbutus unedo 'Compacta'.....10x 5g @ $47 Ceanothus griseus ‘Diamond Heights’.....18x 4in @ $5 Arbutus unedo 'Compacta'.....10x 2g @ $37 Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis ‘Holy Guacamole’.....10x 1g @ $14 Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Howard McMinn'.....15x 1g @ $16 Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis ‘Holy Guacamole’.....18x 4in @ $4 Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 2

Ceanothus impressus.....15x 1g @ $12 Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Blue Ice'.....20x 2g @ $14 Ceanothus (impressus) ‘Victoria’.....10x 1g @ $14 Cupressus sempervirens ‘Glauca’.....7x 1g @ $24 Ceanothus (impressus) ‘Victoria’.....10x 5g @ $42 Cupressus sempervirens ‘Totem’.....3x 2g @ $28 Ceanothus ‘Italian Skies’.....6x 2g @ $24 Cycas revoluta.....10x 5g @ $75 Ceanothus ‘Joyce Coulter’.....18x 4in @ $4 Cyrtomium macrophyllum.....16x 6in @ $14 Ceanothus ‘Oregon Mist’.....8x 6in @ $12 Daphne odora 'Marginata'.....16x 1g @ $14 Ceanothus thyrsiflorus.....10x 1g @ $12 Delosperma ‘Kelaidis’ PP 13876.....6x 1g @ $11 Ceanothus thyrsiflorus ‘Black Diamond’.....8x 6in @ $16 Delosperma sutherlandii.....18x 4in @ $4 Ceanothus thyrsiflorus ‘Skylark’.....8x 2g @ $24 Dianthus 'Dainty Dame'.....8x 6in @ $11 Ceanothus velutinus.....9x 6D @ $15 Dichroa febrifuga.....16x 6in @ $14 Ceanothus ‘Wheeler Canyon’.....5x 5g @ $42 Dichroa sp. - dwarf.....16x 6in @ $12 Centaurea simplicicaulis.....18x 4in @ $5 Dietes vegeta ‘Variegata’.....5x 2g @ $24 Cercis occidentalis.....5x 1g @ $12 Digitalis ferruginea ssp. schischkinii.....8x 6in @ $11 Cestrum elegans ‘Bacchus’.....8x 6in @ $12 Digitalis purpurea ssp. heywoodii.....18x 4in @ $4 Cestrum ‘Orange Peel’.....13x 4D @ $11 Disporopsis pernyi.....1x 4D @ $9 Cestrum parqui [Remmick].....5x 2g @ $18 Dorycnium hirsutum var. prostratum.....8x 6in @ $12 Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa'.....6x 5g @ $52 Drimys lanceolata.....10x 1g @ $15 Chamaerops humilis var. cerifera - blue form.....3x 1g @ $22 Drimys lanceolata.....10x 3g @ $37 Cheilanthes argentea.....3x 4D @ $12 Drimys lanceolata.....5x 2g @ $24 Cheilanthes lanosa.....10x 1g @ $14 Drimys lanceolata ‘Suzette’.....1x 2g @ $36 Cheilanthes lendigera.....6x 6in @ $14 Echeveria ‘Black Prince’.....18x 4in @ $6 Choisya ‘Aztec Pearl’.....4x 2g @ $18 Echeveria 'Haagal'.....18x 4in @ $6 Cistus creticus ssp creticus ‘Lasithi’.....8x 6in @ $12 Echeveria 'Rosea'.....12x 4" @ $6 Citrus ichangensis .....5x 1g @ $15 Echeveria 'Rosea'.....5x 1g @ $15 Citrus x meyeri ‘Improved Meyer’.....4x 2g @ $28 Echeveria setosa.....12x 4in @ $6 Clematis x cartmanii 'Joe'.....1x 6in @ $15 Echium candicans ‘Star of Madeira’.....6x 1g @ $11 Clerodendrum bungei.....12x 6in @ $12 Echium russicum.....12x 1g @ $12 Coprosma 'Beatson's Gold'.....8x 6in @ $11 Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono'.....8x 1g @ $28 Coprosma ‘Evening Glow’.....18x 4in @ $5 Edgeworthia chrysantha ‘Nanjing Gold’.....3x 5g @ $47 Cornus nuttallii.....10x 1g @ $14 Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’.....5x 5g @ $47 Corylopsis aff. pauciflora - evergreen form.....4x 2g @ $32 Epidendrum ibaguense.....12x 1g @ $18 Cotinus ‘Grace’.....3x 1g @ $16 Epimedium sagittatum.....8x 6in @ $14 Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegatus'.....10x 1g @ $12 Epipactis gigantea 'Serpentine Night'.....8x 6in @ $18 Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Gnom'.....10x 1g @ $12 Erigeron karvinskianus 'Profusion'.....18x 4in @ $4 Cotula hispida.....18x 4in @ $5 Eriogonum compositum.....10x 1g @ $14 Cotula squalida 'Platt's Black'.....18x 4in @ $4 Erodium x variable 'Bishop's Form'.....18x 4in @ $4 Cotula 'Tiffindell Gold'.....18x 4in @ $4 Eryngium variifolium.....18x 4in @ $5 Cuphea 'Strybing Sunset'.....18x 4in @ $4 Eryngium x tripartitum.....18x 4in @ $5 Cupressus arizonica ‘Taylor’s Silver’.....10x 5g @ $47 Eucalyptus archeri .....2x 2g @ $22

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Eucomis autumnalis.....8x 6in @ $14 Hebe ‘Purple Shamrock’.....18x 4in @ $4 Eucomis autumnalis 'Wahroaneta Giant'.....8x 6in @ $16 Hebe salicifolia.....18x 4in @ $4 Euonymus japonica 'Microphyllus Varigatus'.....10x 3g @ $37 Helianthemum 'Belgravia Rose’.....8x 6in @ $12 Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'.....10x 3g @ $37 Helianthemum 'Cheviot'.....16x 6in @ $12 Fatsia japonica ‘Spilt Milk’.....5x 5g @ $47 Helianthemum 'The Bride'.....8x 6in @ $12 Fatsia japonica ‘Spilt Milk’.....10x 2g @ $32 Helichrysum thianschanicum .....16x 6in @ $11 Festuca californica.....18x 4in @ $5 Heliotropium arborescens 'Blue Wonder'.....18x 4in @ $3 Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'.....20x 1g @ $11 Hesperaloe parviflora.....5x 1g @ $14 Festuca punctoria.....18x 4in @ $5 Heteromeles arbutifolia.....6x 2g @ $24 Ficus afghanistanica 'Silver Lyre'.....7x 2g @ $32 Hoheria sexstylosa 'Stardust' .....8x 6in @ $16 Ficus carica ‘Brown Turkey’.....2x 5g @ $42 Holodiscus microphyllus.....10x 1g @ $15 Ficus carica 'Crusader'.....8x 2g @ $24 Hosta 'First Frost'.....10x 1g @ $14 Fuchsia 'Golden Gate'.....18x 4in @ $5 Hosta 'Halcyon'.....10x 2g @ $18 Fuchsia hatschbachii.....18x 4in @ $5 Hosta 'Stained Glass'.....8x 1g @ $14 Fuchsia magellanica 'Riccartonii'.....12x 1g @ $12 Hosta 'Sum and Substance'.....10x 1f @ $14 Fuchsia regia var. serrae.....8x 6in @ $11 Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris ‘Mirranda’.....3x 5g @ $57 Fuchsia 'White Knight's Pearl'.....18x 4in @ $4 Hydrangea integrifolia.....8x 6in @ $14 Galium odoratum.....18x 4in @ $4 Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sun Goddess'.....3x 6in @ $16 Galtonia viridiflora.....8x 6in @ $16 Hydrangea serrata ‘Blue Deckle’.....6x 2g @ $22 Geranium x soboliferum 'Stanhoe'.....18x 4in @ $5 Hydrangea serrata ‘Kiyosumi’.....3x 6in @ $14 Gladiolus papilio.....8x 6in @ $11 Hydrangea serrata ‘O-amacha Nishiki'.....3x 4D @ $14 Globularia cordifolia.....0x 4in @ $5 Ilex rotunda.....8x 5g @ $37 Grevillea juniperina 'Lava Cascade'.....10x 1g @ $ Iris [Pacific Coast Hybrid] 'Ciao'.....10x 1g @ $14 Grevillea juniperina 'Low Red'.....10x 1g @ $15 Iris [Pacific Coast Hybrid] - deep blue, white markings.....5x 1g @ $14 Grevillea victoriae ‘Marshall Olbrich’.....4x 5g @ $42 Iris [Pacific Coast Hybrid] - deep gold.....10x 1g @ $14 Gunnera manicata .....8x 6in @ $15 Iris [Pacific Coast Hybrid] 'Drip Drop'.....5x 1g @ $14 Gunnera prorepens.....18x 4in @ $7 Iris [Pacific Coast Hybrid] 'Drip Drop'.....5x 1g @ $14 Hakonechloa macra 'Albostriata'.....15x 1g @ $15 Iris [Pacific Coast Hybrid] - purple/yellow eye.....20x 1g @ $14 Halimium atriplicifolium.....6x 2g @ $22 Iris [Pacific Coast Hybrid] - white with gold spray.....5x 1g @ $14 Halimium lasianthum ssp. formosum ‘Sandling’.....6x 2g @ $22 Isotoma fluviatilis - dark blue.....18x 4in @ $4 Halimium ocymoides.....5x 2g @ $22 Jasminum humile 'Revolutum'.....8x 6in @ $16 Halimium x pauanum.....6x 2g @ $22 Jasminum mesnyi ‘Gold Tip’.....6x 1g @ $18 Hebe 'Autumn Glory'.....18x 4in @ $4 Jasminum officinale f. affine .....7x 3g @ $38 Hebe buxifolia.....10x 1g @ $12 Kerria japonica ‘Variegata’ - dwarf form.....3x 1g @ $1g Hebe cupressoides.....18x 4in @ $4 Kniphofia caulescens.....8x 6in @ $12 Hebe ‘Karo Golden Esk’.....16x 6in @ $12 Lamium maculatum 'Anne Greenaway'.....18x 4in @ $4 Hebe pimeleoides ‘Quicksilver’.....18x 4in @ $5 Lamium maculatum 'Aureum'.....18x 4in @ $4 Hebe pimeleoides ‘Quicksilver’.....8x 6in @ $12 Laurus nobilis 'Aurea'.....2x 5g @ $47 Hebe pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’.....36x 4in @ $4 Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Grey'.....6x 1g @ $9

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Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast'.....10x 2g @ $16 Nothofagus obliqua.....2x 7g @ $85 Ledebouria 'Gary Hammer'.....8x 6in @ $11 Nyssa sinensis.....8x 1g @ $18 Leptospermum namadgiensis.....5x 2g @ $24 Olea europaea 'Picual'.....8x 2g @ $32 Lespedeza thunbergii 'Gibraltar'.....10x 1g @ $14 Olearia moschata.....6x 2g @ $24 Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Scarletta'.....10x 1g @ $15 Olearia x haastii.....8x 6in @ $12 Lewisia cotyledon.....8x 6in @ $11 Olearia x mollis 'Zennorensis'.....8x 6in @ $14 Lewisia cotyledon - Intense Colors.....8x 6in @ $11 Opuntia microdasys - typical form.....8x 6in @ $12 Libertia ixiodes ‘Goldfinger’.....8x 6in @ $16 Opuntia santa-rita x O. basilaris ‘Baby Rita’.....8x 6in @ $14 Libertia peregrinans .....30x 1g @ $14 Origanum 'Bristol Cross'.....8x 6in @ $11 Lilium 'Casa Blanca'.....5x 3g @ $28 Origanum ‘Norton Gold’.....8x 6in @ $11 Lilium lancifolium ‘Flore Pleno’ .....7x 1g @ $14 Oscularia deltoides.....8x 1g @ $11 Lilium 'Matrix'.....5x 3g @ $28 Oscularia deltoides.....18x 4in @ $4 Liriope muscari ‘Okina’.....8x 6in @ $16 Osmanthus delavayi.....8x 6in @ $14 Lithocarpus densiflorus var. echinoides SBH 7213.....6x 1g @ $15 Osmanthus delavayi.....15x 1g @ $14 Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward'.....12x 1g @ $9 Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus [Nanjing selection].....1x 6in @ $28 Lobelia ‘Queen Victoria’.....18x 4in @ $4 Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Goshiki’.....10x 1g @ $15 Lonicera nitida ‘Lemon Beauty’.....24x 6in @ $12 Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’.....10x 1g @ $14 Lonicera nitida 'Twiggy'.....8x 6in @ $12 Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’.....10x 5g @ $42 Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum.....15x 3g @ $37 Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Variegatus’.....10x 5g @ $47 Lupinus hirsutissimus.....18x 4in @ $4 Osmanthus 'Jim Porter'.....8x 6in @ $15 Luzula nivea.....18x 4in @ $5 Othonna cheirifolia.....18x 4in @ $4 Magnolia figo var. skinneriana .....8x 2g @ $37 Oxalis vulcanicola ‘Aurea’.....36x 4in @ $4 Magnolia laevifolia 'Copperstop'.....5x 5g @ $52 Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius ‘Silver Jubilee’.....8x 6in @ $12 Magnolia laevifolia ‘Velvet Cascade’.....5x 5g @ $52 Papaver sp...... 16x 6in @ $5 Magnolia virginiana var. australis.....8x 5g @ $47 Papaver spicatum.....8x 6in @ $12 Mahonia eurybracteata.....2x 2g @ $37 Papaver spicatum.....18x 4in @ $5 Mahonia eurybracteata 'Soft Caress' PP 20183.....10x 4D @ $19 Parahebe catarractae 'Delight'.....18x 4in @ $4 Mahonia fortunei ‘Curlyque’.....5x 6in @ $18 Passiflora caerulea .....6x 1g @ $16 Mahonia gracilipes.....3x 2g @ $32 Passiflora caerulea ‘Spyder’ TM.....7x 1g @ $16 Mahonia gracilipes.....8x 6in @ $19 Pelargonium ‘Persian Queen’.....18x 4in @ $4 Mahonia x media 'Charity'.....10x 5g @ $47 Penstemon heterophyllus 'Electric Blue'.....18x 4in @ $4 Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon'.....3x 2g @ $37 Penstemon x mexicali 'Sunburst Amethyst'.....18x 4in @ $4 Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon'.....1x 5g @ $65 Petasites frigidus var. palmatus ‘Golden Palms’.....8x 6in @ $12 Millium effusium ‘Aureum’.....18x 4in @ $4 Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus'.....5x 2g @ $28 Mimulus aurantiacus 'Jeff's Tangerine'.....36x 4in @ $5 Philadelphus ‘Innocence’.....8x 6in @ $14 Muehlenbeckia astonii.....3x 2g @ $28 Philadelphus lewisii Deschutes River SBH 6826.....8x 6in @ $12 Nandina domestica var. leucocarpa.....7x 6in @ $14 Philodendron 'Atom'.....15x 1g @ $15 Nasella pulchra.....18x 4in @ $5 Phlebodium pseudoaureum.....10x 1g @ $18 Nerium oleander ‘Hardy White’.....5x 2g @ $24 Phlomis fruticosa - compact form.....8x 6in @ $12

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Phlox sublata 'Scarlet Flame'.....18x 4in @ $4 Rhamnus frangula ‘Asplenifolia’.....10x 2g @ $28 Phormium cookianum ssp. hookeri ‘Tricolor’.....10x 5g @ $47 Rhodohypoxis baurii 'Lily Jean'.....8x 4D @ $9 Phormium ‘Sundowner’.....3x 5g @ $42 Ribes roezlii.....5x 1g @ $16 Phormium tenax var. lineatum.....10x 5g @ $47 Ribes viburnifolium 'Spooners Mesa'.....8x 1g @ $15 Phygelius x rectus ‘Devil’s Tears’.....18x 4in @ $4 Ribes x gordonianum.....2x 2g @ $24 Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold'.....1x 2g @ $22 Robinia pseudoacacia 'Lace Lady' PP9771.....5x 5g @ $47 Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Summer Wine’.....5x 6in @ $14 Rodgersia podophylla ‘Rotlaub’.....1x 1g @ $14 Pinus ponderosa [Willamette Valley Collection].....10x 1g @ $16 Rodgersia podophylla ‘Rotlaub’.....10x 1g @ $14 Pittosporum brevicalyx 'Golden Temple' UCSC 96-187.....8x 1g @ Rohdea japonica ‘Mure-suzume’.....10x 5g @ $57 $18 Pittosporum daphniphylloides.....6x 2g @ $32 Rohdea japonica ‘Mure-suzume’.....2x 6in @ $21 Pittosporum divaricatum.....5x 2g @ $32 Rohdea japonica ‘Mure-suzume’.....5x 2g @ $35 Pittosporum parvilimbum.....3x 2g @ $28 Rohdea japonica - upright variegated form.....5x 5g @ $47 Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Argentea Nana'.....5x 2g @ $28 Rohdea japonica 'Variegata'.....10x 5g @ $57 Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Black Lace'.....5x 2g @ $28 Rosa 'Bengal Fire'.....8x 6in @ $14 Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Irene Patterson'.....10x 5g @ $28 Rosa glauca.....5x 2g @ $24 Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Irene Patterson'.....15x 1g @ $16 Rosa x odorata 'Mutabilis' .....1x 1g @ $14 Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Victoria’.....5x 2g @ $28 Rosmarinus officinalis 'Irene'.....12x 2g @ $11 Pittosporum tobira ‘Turner's Dwarf'.....8x 6in @ $14 Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Ken Taylor’.....18x 4in @ $4 Plectranthus sp. trailing silver leaf.....18x 4in @ $3 Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Majorca Pink’.....5x 2g @ $22 Plectranthus sp. 'Variegatus'.....18x 4in @ $3 Sagina subulata 'Aurea'.....18x 4in @ $4 Podocarpus alpinus ‘County Park Fire’.....12x 1g @ $16 Salvia discolor.....18x 4in @ $4 Podocarpus chingianus [UCSC] 95-97.....4x 5g @ $52 Salvia elegans.....18x 4in @ $3 Polystichum munitum.....13x 1g @ $11 Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’.....18x 4in @ $4 Poncirus trifoliata ‘Flying Dragon’.....8x 6in @ $14 Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens’.....12x 1g @ $9 Potentilla gelida.....8x 6in @ $14 Salvia pratensis var. haematodes.....18x 4in @ $4 Potentilla x tonguei.....18x 4in @ $5 Sanguisorba officinalis 'Tanna'.....18x 4in @ $5 Potentilla x tonguei.....18x 4in @ $5 Santolina chamaecyparissus.....20x 1g @ $11 Prumnopitys andina ECEH 00107.....3x 2g @ $24 Santolina chamaecyparissus.....18x 4in @ $4 Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta'.....8x 5g @ $57 Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis.....12x 1g @ $12 Prunus lusitanica .....5x 5g @ $42 Sarcococca ruscifolia.....8x 6in @ $11 Pyracantha 'Harlequin'.....10x 2g @ $28 Sarcococca ruscifolia var. chinensis ‘Dragon Gate’.....12x 1g @ $16 Pyrrosia lingua 'Variegata'.....5x 1g @ $24 Saxifraga stolonifera 'Maroon Beauty'.....18x 4in @ $5 Quercus chrysolepis .....18x 6D @ $16 Saxifraga umbrosa ‘Variegata’.....18x 4in @ $4 Quercus kelloggii .....6x 5g @ $47 Schefflera delavayi.....8x 6in @ $32 Raoulia australis.....18x 4in @ $4 Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’.....5x 5g @ $42 Rhamnus alaternus ‘Argenteovariegata’.....8x 5g @ $47 Sedum ‘Angelina Gold’.....18x 4in @ $5 Rhamnus alaternus 'John Edwards'.....7x 5g @ $47 Sedum 'Bertram Anderson'.....18x 4in @ $5 Rhamnus californica ssp. tomentella.....17x 6D @ $16 Sedum 'Chocolate Ball'.....18x 4in @ $5 Rhamnus crocea var. ilicifolia [Klamath Co, OR].....9x 6D @ $16 Sedum confusum.....18x 4in @ $5

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Sedum laxum.....18x 4in @ $6 x Fatshedera lizei ‘Curly’.....7x 6in @ $12 Sedum makinoi 'Limelight'.....18x 4in @ $4 x Pachyveria 'Round Leaf'.....12x 4in @ $6 Sedum reflexum 'Green Spruce'.....18x 4in @ $4 Yucca linearifolia .....2x 2g @ $30 Sedum spathulifolium 'Carnea'.....18x 4in @ $4 Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Hercules’.....12x 2g @ $28 Sedum spathulifolium 'Rogue River'.....18x 4in @ $4 Zauschneria californica ‘Bowman’.....8x 6in @ $12 Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy'.....18x 4in @ $4 Zauschneria ‘Silver Select’.....18x 4in @ $5 Sedum spurium ‘Tricolor’.....18x 4in @ $4 Zauschneria ‘Silver Select’.....8x 6in @ $12 Sedum stenopetalum v. douglasii.....18x 4in @ $5 Sempervivum 'Saturn'.....18x 4in @ $5 Sisyrinchium 'E.K. Balls'.....18x 4in @ $4 Sisyrinchium 'Rocky Point'.....18x 4in @ $4 Solanum jasminoides 'Aureovariegata'.....10x 1g @ $12 Solanum laciniatum.....5x 2g @ $18 Spirea ‘Gold Flame’.....15x 1g @ $12 Spirea japonica 'Magic Carpet'.....15x 1g @ $12 Symphytum x uplandicum 'Axminster Gold'.....10x 1g @ $18 Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea'.....5x 3g @ $42 Teucrium fruticans .....8x 6in @ $11 Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum'.....10x 1g @ $12 Thalictrum delavayi.....8x 6in @ $12 Thalictrum rochebrunianum.....1x 1g @ $12 Thymus 'Pink Chintz'.....18x 4in @ $4 Tolmiea menziesii 'Taff's Gold'.....36x 4in @ $4 Trachelospermum asiaticum ‘Kiifu Chirimen’.....2x 1g @ $14 Trachelospermum asiaticum ‘Theta’.....8x 1g @ $14 Trachelospermum jasminoides .....30x 1g @ $16 Trachycarpus wagnerianus.....1x 3-5g @ $47 Tradescantia sillamontana.....8x 6in @ $12 Tricyrtis ‘Hototogisu’.....24x 6in @ $9 Tsuga mertensiana.....10x 1g @ $16 Uncinia uncinata var. rubra.....8x 6in @ $12 Verbascum olympicum.....18x 4in @ $4 Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo'.....3x 5g @ $47 Viburnum propinquum.....20x 1g @ $12 Viburnum x burkwoodii.....10x 1g @ $12 Viburnum x pragense.....3x 5g @ $22 Vitis californica ‘Roger’s Red’.....8x 6in @ $16 Woodwardia fimbriata.....8x 6in @ $14 x Fatshedera lizei 'Angyo Star'.....8x 6in @ $14

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 1 Abutilon 'Ann Red' flowering maple Flowering shrub with rich, red, bell flowers on new wood. To 6 ft tall and 4 ft wide; easily pruned to size. Blooms its heart out in sun to part shade with regular summer water and fertilizer. May go deciduous in a cold winter where temperatures fall into the 20s F or below. Mulch and overhead protection adds to winter frost hardiness in USDA zone 8.

4x 2g @ $20 Malvaceae

Abutilon 'Nabob' flowering maple This darkest of the abutilons is a British selection named for darkest India. No matter the colonial baggage, this 6 ft tall, hardy abutilon is full and happy in part sun with normal garden water in the summer. Remains evergreen and blooming into the teens F and resprouts when overcome by weather. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

3x 2g @ $20 Malvaceae

Abutilon pictum 'Mardi Gras' A vigorous and dramatic flowering maple, to 10 ft tall by 10 ft wide if happy and left unpruned. Leaves are variegated, green splashed with gold, a nice contrast for the light orange bell flowers. Part shade or dappled shade is best with plenty of water and fertilizer in summer for the best floral show. Mulch for winter protection. Frost hardy at least to upper USDA zone 8 and possibly lower.

5x 1g @ $12

Abutilon ‘Tommi’ flowering maple A free-flowering hybrid of the hardy abutilon species, megapotamicum, this with intense tangerine flowers on a compact plant. Another cheerful abutilon for those who love their bright flowers in any season where the temperatures remain above freezing. Sun or partial shade with plentiful summer water and fertilizer. A bit of overhead protection helps where winter temperatures are cold. Top hardy into upper USDA zone 8 and root hardy to 10F or so.

8x 6in @ $11 Malvaceae

Acanthus mollis 'Oakleaf' bear's breech An architectural perennial, with leaves that are dark green, shiny and large -- and, in this form, especially deeply cut, looking like huge oak leaves --in clumps to 3 ft tall and wide. Easy in the garden, looking fine in the well-watered, sunny garden or in dry shade. In summer, spikes to 3-4 ft tall stand above the foliage, with ranks of white flowers hooded with purple calyces. Plants remain evergreen in mild winters, above 20F. Frost hardy at least to USDA zone 8

10x 1g @ $14 Acanthaceae

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Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' variegated bear’s breech New and exciting -- a variegated acanthus, the green leaves splashed with creamy white and later lined in white. And the flowers are PINK! To 2 ft tall by 3 ft wide. Evergreen to 20F in a protected spot; otherwise leafing out in spring. Part sun to shade in well-drained soil. Somewhat drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

16x 6in @ $18 Acanthaceae

Acanthus sennii Most unusual species from the highlands of Ethiopia, forming a shrub to 3 ft or more with silver ruffled and spined leaves to about 3” wide and spikes of nearly red flowers in summer and autumn. The tops are frost hardy into the low 20s F, dying back but resprouting with vigor to at least the low teens, lower USDA zone 8, and even lower with mulch. Full to part sun; medium drainage or better; and summer water in dry places.

8x 6in @ $16 Acanthaceae

Acanthus syriacus syrian bear’s breech Here's a breech that any bear would be proud of. Finely textured leaves and huge flowers on 2 ft stalks from June - July. Full to part sun with good drainage. Drought tolerant, but likes an occassional summer drink. Deciduous. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

4x 2g @ $22 Acanthaceae

Acer circinatum vine maple Native, sprawling, woodland maple, preferring moist shady spots to part sun, but withstands some drought. Hardier and faster growing than Japanese maples. Intense late summer to fall color. New Twigs are bright red in the sun. A beautiful and useful addition to the native garden. To 20-30 ft. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4 and above.

10x 1g @ $12 Aceraceae

Acer palmatum 10x 1g @ $12

Acer palmatum 'Filigree' laceleaf japanese maple Mounding laceleaf maple, to 4-6 ft tall and spreading to 6-9 feet wide, with branches that droop and weep and deeply cut foliage, golden-green with darker veins. Fall color is golden. A a mounding, small tree and a lovely, lacy treat for morning and early afternoon sun or dappled shade with protection from strong winds. Rich soil and regular summer water for best appearance. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

6x 5g @ $47 Aceraceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 3 Acer palmatum 'Red Filigree Lace' laceleaf japanese maple Grafted, weeping maple, to about 6-8 ft tall after a long time, with fabulous dark, maroon-red, foliage, indeed filigreed and one of the most finely cut of the laceleafs. Found as a chance seedling in Sherwood, Oregon by William Curtis and distributed by Iseli Nursery in Boring. Full sun for best color but does well in brightly lit shade. Rich soil and regular summer water for best appearance. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

5x 5g @ $57

Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’ coral bark maple Bright red twigs provide wonderful winter color as well a great contrast for the the light green spring foliage and the yellow colors of autumn. To 10 ft high and wide, the large shrubs or small trees enjoy full sun to part shade with summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.

6x 2g @ $32 Aceraceae

Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' Lovely full moon maple with a similar habit to that of Acer circinnatum, the vine maple, but more tolerant of sun -- all but full afternoon sun -- with delicate golden leaves that tint orange then become vibrant orange in autumn, the tree growing to 8-10 ft in time. Decent drainage and regular summer water for best appearance. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

6x 5g @ $47 Aceraceae

Actinidia 'Silver Lining' kiwi A lovely, small, deciduous vine, shared with us by plantsman Ted Stephens. A bit more diminutive than other kiwis, growing to a dainty 10 ft or so, with narrow, platinum leaves and small ... well, insignificant… flowers, unless you are another kiwi. Tolerates sun but the foliage is most attractive in light shade. Enjoys good drainage and regular summer water. Has tested happily through USDA zone 7 winters.

10x 4D @ $15 Actinidiaceae

Actinidia 'Silver Lining' kiwi A lovely, small, deciduous vine, shared with us by plantsman Ted Stephens. A bit more diminutive than other kiwis, growing to a dainty 10 ft or so, with narrow, platinum leaves and small ... well, insignificant… flowers, unless you are another kiwi. Tolerates sun but the foliage is most attractive in light shade. Enjoys good drainage and regular summer water. Has tested happily through USDA zone 7 winters.

3x 2g @ $32 Actinidiaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 4 Adiantum venustum himalayan madenhair fern Striking maidenhair fern with lacy foliage that emerges bronzy pink and ages to a gentle green that stands out again the black stems. To only 6” tall, spreading slowly by underground rhizomes to form a clump up to 3 ft across. Light shade with plentiful moisture is best and encourages faster growth. Evergreen to the mid teens F, mid USDA zone 8 and root hardy to at least –20F, USDA zone 5. Also does well in containers, indoors and out.

8x 6in @ $11 Pteridaceae

Aeonium canariense x nobilis (?) A hybrid with one parent being A. canariense and the other very probably A. nobilis. But whatever the parentage and fine succulent with tight, 6-8" rosettes of overlapping leaves. To 18" tall and eventually brancing, these do well where temperatures stay above 25F, mid USDA zone 9. So in zone 8 they are best in pots that winter over indoors. Best in morning sun with some summer water.

8x 6in @ $11 Crassulaceae

Aeonium 'Zwartkop' Shrub forming Sedum relative from the Canary Islands, with nearly black rosettes of leaves on stems rising to 3 ft. Late winter and early spring yellow flowers. Superb container plant to bring inside to a bright spot if temperatures dip into the mid 20s F - mid USDA zone 9.

18x 4in @ $6 Crassulaceae

Agapanthus 'Midnight Blue' Gorgeous globes of deep blue-violet flowers on 3-4 ft stalks appear above 18-24” clumps of dark green, strap-like leaves in July and August. A South African hybrid that loves sun, well-drained soil, and plenty of fertilizer in summer. Needs some water: resents too much water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $15 Amaryllidaceae

Agave bovicornuta From a few locations in Sonora’s western Sierra Madre Occidental this 3-4 ft, acid-green sculpture has most unique fluted and tuped margins. Offsets only sparsely. Happy with dappled shade especially in hottest climates as long as wet leaves do not collect in the rosette center. A beautiful container plant, frost hardy into the upper teens to low 20s F - upper USDA zone 8 to zone 9.

5x 2g @ $30 Agavaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 5 Agave ‘Burnt Burgundy’ Probable hybrid of A. victoriae-reginae and A. pelona, from Gregg Star who chose it for its unusual,smooth, dark-margined leaves tinted burgundy. Small, to only a 1 ft to 18", and slowly clumping. Frost hardy so far to a little under 20F, just below USDA zone 9, in our now Eucalyptus-shaded agave patch, but a fine pot specimen in colder climates. Full to part sun. Eucalyptus mulch optional.

8x 6in @ $16 Agavaceae

Agave gentryi ‘Jaws’ From an intriguing group in an even more intriguing part of the world, northeastern Mexico's Sierra La Peña, a floristically rich part of the world. Three agaves inhabit the upper slopes from 8-9,000 ft, this one now being settled on the species A. gentryi. Beautiful gray-green rosettes of sharply pointed leaves with jagged serrations and embossed impressions of the older leaves on each emerging new. This selection was made by the Yucca Do boys in the early 1990s and has been very slow to offset. To about 24-36" or more eventually, this selection, found amid pines and oaks in light shade on rubbly limestone outcrops, has taken a myriad of garden conditions. Quite happy in dappled shade but beware of wet leaves sitting in the crown in winter. It is exquisitely beautiful for the deeply indented leaf margins and double, reddish teeth. So far, unharmed in upper USDA zone 7 winters.

1x 2g @ $30 Agavaceae

Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor' quadricolor centuy plant This lovely Japanese selection of an easy to grow species is small, only to about 6-8", with shiny green leaves edged cream and tan. Eventually forms clumps of several rosettes. A superb container specimen or rock garden creature where temperatures seldom fall to 15 F, mid USDA zone 7. Best if kept out of hottest afternoon sun in well-drained soil with occasional summer water where dry.

5x 4in @ $19 Agavaceae

Agave 'Silver Surfer' YD 45-83 From a 1992 seed collection introduced by Yucca Do Nursery from the mountains above Palmillo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Probably a hybrid of A. scabra x A. americana ssp. protoamericana, this clone, selected by fellow agave geek Tony Avent, exhibits an almost bead-like, silvery cast on deep blue leaves. Sweeet! Sun and good drainage, of course. Expect at least 4 x 5 ft in climates not falling below 15F though has recovered quickly from below 10F, upper USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $16 Agavaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 6 Agonis flexuosa ‘After Dark’ A stunning small evergreen tree from Western Australia with burgundy new growth that matures to a deeper purple over the summer. Covered with small white flowers in early summer, but the foliage is the main attraction here. Grows to 15 ft or so in the ground, but remains smaller in a container. Sun to part sahde and even moisture. Hardy only into the low 20s F- USDA zone 9... Beauty trumps practicality once again.

5x 1g @ $22 Myrtaceae

Akebia longeracemosa 'Victor's Secret' chocolate vine Most unusual for the genus with attractive evergreen leaves, almost butterfly-like, and racemes, to 5" or more, of vibrant pink flowers lasting a long season. Otherwise the same fascinating (intimidating?) fruit aging to a nearly metallic blue. All this on a vine of about 10 ft; not as vigorous as some others. Full sun for best flowering though perfectly at home in shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7, to just above 0F.

7x 6in @ $15 Lardizabalaceae

Akebia quinata ‘Brocade’ Five-leaf Akebia, vining from 12- 25 ft, with variegated, compound leaves, fragrant flowers, and interesting fruit. Sun to part sun and average summer water. This cultivar a selection of A. q. ‘Brookside Variegate.’ Frost hardy in the Pacific Northwest and to USDA zone 5.

5x 2g @ $37 Lardizabalaceae

Aloe ecklonis grass aloe Hardy aloe from South Africa at 7,000 ft. A stemless aloe with lovely, erect, toothed leaves, up to 2 ft tall, and a short stalk of orange-red flowers in midsummer. Dies back in winter and returns in spring where it has excellent drainage and gritty soil. Best in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8...with that fabulous drainage!

16x 4D @ $16 Liliaceae

Aloe variegata Unique small species from the high elevations of the South African Karoo, this collection from the Sutherland Plateau. Scarce in habitat, the partridge-striped, compact leaves, marbled and striking green and white, form small clumps under shrubs or in pots in captivity, producing up to 2 ft spikes of very large orange flowers in late summer. From higher elevations, this is one of the frost hardier aloes from an area that receives winter and summer rainfall, though not a whole bunch of it. In cultivation, certainly prefers gritty soil. Best in full sun, though dappled shade isn't a problem especially in hot climates. It has been tolerant of lower temperatures, to around 10 to 12F, bottom of USDA zone 8, briefly, possibly even colder if dry. Once a common grocery store plant, now difficult to find.

1x 1g @ $16 Liliaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 7 Alstroemeria ‘Glory of the Andes’ An unusual Peruvian lily in that the flowers, gold with maroon markings, are slightly sweet. Flowers, from June - August, contrast with leaves that are green, edged in creamy yellow. Plans reach 3 ft tall in clumps to 30” wide. Best in rich soil in full sun to part shade with regular summer water. Non-spreading. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $12 Alstroemeriaceae

Anemanthele lessoniana pheasant grass Cool evergreen Australian grass that turns a glowing orange in the winter, fading to a orangish-spring green in summer. Full to half sun with occasional water. This grass is all about texture and highlighting the garden with warm earthy tones. Think backlit by the sun or spilling out near a sidewalk edge. Cold hardy to 5 degrees F, mid USDA zone 7.

18x 4in @ $4 Poaceae

Anigozanthos ‘Kiwi Sunset’ kangaroo paws One of a great number of fascinating kangaroo paws, this iris-like Australian produces foliage to 18” to 2 ft with clusters of tubular, furry, warm-coral-fading-to-peach flowers for much of the spring, summer, and autumn season. A native of sterile sandy soil, they prefer a lean soil mix that is well-drained and bright light. Though prone to ink spot, a blackening of the leaf tips, we consider that part of the fun. Frost hardy to about 20F or a little lower, USDA zone 9, possibly into upper zone 8.

8x 6in @ $14 Haemodoraceae

Antirrhinum sempervirens silver snapdragon From the Pyrenees, a perfect evergreen snapdragon for the rock garden (or rock wall). Perennial low shrub, to only 6-8" high by 18" wide, with furry leaves and loads of creamy snapdragons all summer long. Full to part sun with little summer water. Cold hardy to USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $11 Scrophulariaceae

Aquilegia vulgaris 'Black Barlow' columbine Fabulous dark, nearly black-purple flowers mark this columbine, bred for the cut flower trade and perfect in the garden with a bit of shade. Foliage is blue green and delicate on stems to 20" tall in clumps to 12" wide. Best in rich soil with average summer water. Frost hardy to -20, USDA zone 6.

18x 4in @ $4

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 8 Araucaria araucana monkey puzzle tree A heritage tree, given away as seedlings by the Chilean exhibition at Portland, Oregon’s 1905 World’s Fair and planted throughout the city. A coniferous evergeen growing slowly to a stately 30 ft tall x 15-20 ft wide or so in cultivation the crown rounding in maturity. Leaves are tough, dark-green, sharp-pointed, and triangular. Specimens should be carefully placed not to compete with other trees and to avoid nearby pathways as the 15 lb cones can maim! Full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil with regular summer water. Cold hardy to USDA zone 7.

4x 6D @ $24 Araucariaceae

Arbutus unedo 'Compacta' compact strawberry tree A rather compact-growing strawberry tree, to only 5-6 ft tall and wide in 10 years, eventually 10 ft or so, with small white-blushed-pink flowers in autumn, followed by bright orange-red fruits -- edible alone and tasty in preserves. Foliage is evergreen on red twigs and bark is handsome -- reddish, rough and shreddy. Full sun to dappled shade with good drainage and little summer water once established. Cold hardy in USDA zone 7.

10x 5g @ $47 Ericaceae

Arbutus unedo 'Compacta' compact strawberry tree A rather compact-growing strawberry tree, to only 5-6 ft tall and wide in 10 years, eventually 10 ft or so, with small white-blushed-pink flowers in autumn, followed by bright orange-red fruits -- edible alone and tasty in preserves. Foliage is evergreen on red twigs and bark is handsome -- reddish, rough and shreddy. Full sun to dappled shade with good drainage and little summer water once established. Cold hardy in USDA zone 7.

10x 2g @ $37 Ericaceae

Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Howard McMinn' manzanita This selection has been around for a long time and has proven its worth. Green glossy leaves with white flowers blushed pink. 4-5 ft high and wide. Sun to the lightest of shade. Prefers lean conditions with little if any summer water. Cold hardy to 10F - USDA zone 8.

15x 1g @ $16 Ericaceae

Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Howard McMinn' manzanita This selection has been around for a long time and has proven its worth. Green glossy leaves with white flowers blushed pink. 4-5 ft high and wide. Sun to the lightest of shade. Prefers lean conditions with little if any summer water. Cold hardy to 10F - USDA zone 8.

4x 2g @ $24 Ericaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 9 Arctostaphylos ‘Lester Rowntree’ Large manzanita, to 10 ft tall-- large shrub or small tree -- with purplish trunks that make a striking contrast with the blue-green leaves. White flowers with a pink base appear in spring. For full sun and lean, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant onces established. Cold hardy to the low teens F - USDA zone 8.

4x 5g @ $47 Ericaceae

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd' Lovely, robust hybrid from the Sonoma Valley with 2-3" rounded leaves, light olive-green, and pearly white flowers February - April, sometimes earlier. Large shrub to small tree, to 8-10 ft, easily trimmed as a standard.. Exquisite cinnamon bark! Fast growing in full sun. Tolerant of summer water but not much. USDA zone 8.

7x 2g @ $28 Ericaceae

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'St. Helena' From Napa Valley in California, a beautiful form of a very useful genus in the west -- plants to 6 ft or so in time, or to 10ft if helped along a bit. Deep green leaves of only about 1” and dark mahogany stems. The late winter flowers are white aging to shell pink. Very happy with summer drought, but also, unlike many manzanitas, willing to tolerate some summer garden water -- but only some so best not to overdue it. Mineral soil is best and full sun to dappled shade. Sadly, intolerant of conditions in the east coast states.like North Carolina and Idaho. Low USDA zone 8.

5x 5g @ $52 Ericaceae

Arctostaphylos rudis A spreading manzanita from the central coast of CA, to 4 ft tall x 8 ft wide and quickly. Evegreen with spectacular new foliage emerging bright orange-red fading to blue green. Handsome, especially against the dark mahogany-purple bark. Small, pinkish white flowers in early spring. Well-drained, lean soil in hot sun with little summer water once established. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7.

5x 2g @ $28 Ericaceae

Arctostaphylos ‘Sunset’ manzanita This hybrid from Monterey was named for its rather colorful new growth -- emerging orange/red, changing to olive-green, the leaf edges dusted in white. White flowers, red berries, and cinnamon-red bark that peels over time. 3-4 ft x 4-6 ft; tip prune to limit growth. Sun, good drainage and little summer water once established. Frost hardy to 5F, USDA zone 7b.

8x 6in @ $16 Ericaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 10 Artemisia canescens Ground covering plant, to 14” tall x 20” wide, with gray-blue, lacy foliage. Loves sun, well-drained soil, and occasional summer water -- but not too much. Evergreen, but can be cut back to the base in early spring for a fresh start. Works well on slopes with hardy geraniums or zauschnerias. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.

8x 6in @ $12 Asteraceae

Arthropodium candidum 'Purpureum' new zealand rock lily Little lily relation from New Zealand, with purple, grassy leaves, to 10" tall, in slowly spreading clumps to 12" wide, a colorful groundcover that seeds itself in a nice way. Tiny but numerous white, bell shaped-flowers hover above the dark foliage in summer. Great in the goth garden. Half sun to shade is best with regular summer water. Evergreen to 20F and frost hardy to 5F, mid USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $11 Liliaceae

Aruncus aethusifolius dwarf goat's beard Hardy Korean goat's beard, a small perennial, to only 10-16" tall and wide, with ferny, cut foliage that turn red in autumn, and summer flowers in white plumes very like astilbes. These tolerate full sun to full shade and in between, with rich, humousy soil and plentiful summer water. A die-back perennial that returns in spring. Frost hardy to -40F, USDA zone 3!

18x 4in @ $5 Rosaceae

Asarum caudatum f. album white flowered western wild ginger Handsome evergreen goundcover, to only 4-6" tall, and spreading into clumps by underground rhizomes. Leaves and roots are are aromatic when crushed. Spring flowers are greenish white in this form, a nice contrast to the dark green leaves, though flowers are often hidden under the leaves. Worth searching out. Best in shade in well-drained, humousy soil. Needs water to established and then tolerates some summer drought. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

6x 6in @ $14 Araceae

Asclepias speciosa showy milkweed Fabulous west coast native perennial with large round clusters of rose and white fragrant star flowers on 3 foot stems in mid summer. Large, soft silver-green leaves are pleasant on the eyes as well as the fingers. Attracts butterflies, including our western Monarch. Full sun, summer drought, well-drained soil. Winter deciduous. Reliable, easy and rewarding. Cold hardy to -20 F. USDA zone 5.

8x 6in @ $14 Asclepiadaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 11 Aspidistra tonkinensis 'Spotty' cast iron plant A Cistus introduction of a lovely species, this our seedling selection from Southeast China, with graceful, long green leaves, to 3 ft or more, emerging with black sheaths, the leaves humorously spotted almost golden. Thus far frost hardy to upper USDA zone 7. Tolerant of deep shade and drought, but more pleased with ample summer moisture and good soil. We think this is one of the most graceful of all the aspidistras.

6x 6in @ $26 Liliaceae

Asplenium ebenoides dragon's tail fern Rare, small, evergreen fern, native to central and northeastern United States and first discovered growing on limestone cliffs outside Philadelphia. A curiosity for its irregularly divided, triangular fronds, to 6-12" long -- the dragon's tails, that together create small mounds, growing slowly to only 6-8" tall x 8-12" wide. Plant in part to full shade in soil that is consistently moist, well-drained and a bit limey if possible. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5. Also does well in containers or indoors.

13x 6in @ $12 Aspleniaceae

Asplenium scolopendrium hart's tongue fern Evergreen fern with leathery, bright green, tongue-shaped fronds in clumps to 1-1.5 ft tall and wide. A European native, for shady, woodland areas in rich, well-drained soil and average summer moisture. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.

10x 6in @ $12 Aspleniaceae

Asplenium scolopendrium 'Cristatum' crested hart's tounge fern A crested version of the elegant hart's tongue fern. Evergreen, with leathery, bright green, not-so-tongue-shaped fronds, crested on the tips and crinkled on the edges, in clumps to 1-2 ft tall and wide. A European native, for shady, woodland areas in rich, well-drained soil and average summer moisture. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

8x 6in @ $15 Aspleniaceae

Athyrium niponicum var. pictum japanese painted fern Lovely fern, its silver-gray fronds to 12-18” with hints of red and blue. Plants multiply by forming clumps to 2 ft across or so. Best in dappled shade though can be planted in dense shade. Summer water is best. Does well in all but the hottest of desert climates. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

8x 6in @ $14 Dryopteridaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 12 Atriplex halimus sea orach Evergreen shrub with silver-gray leaves, a medium grower to over 6 ft tall. Best in lean, well-drained soil in sun.Tolerates some shade but can become leggy. Extremely drought tolerant but accepts but accepts either dry or moist soil as well as exposure to salt and oceanside conditions. Produces cream to yellow flowers in July. A good hedge or color contrast in the garden. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

18x 4in @ $5 Chenopodiaceae

Azara dentata With sweet fragrance from its bright yellow flowers in spring, this evergreen Chilean shrub or small tree shines in the mixed border. Sun to part sun with a bit of summer water. Easily pruned to tree form, plants can reach 12 ft or so but can be trimmed and maintained at smaller sizes. Frost hardy in the Pacific Northwest, at temperatures of 12 F, USDA zone 8.

5x 5g @ $47 Flacourtiaceae

Azara lanceolata RCH 438 lanceleaf azara From Chile and Argentina, this collection from an expedition of Randall Hitchin at mid-elevations. Small evergreen tree, to 10-20 ft tall and wide, with lance-shaped leaves, to 3" long and toothed. Stipules are slow to drop. Sweetly scented, yellow pom-pom flowers, appearing in March and April and lasting for most of a month, are followed by white fruit that ages to violet-blue. Sun to part shade in moist conditions. Cold hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

4x 2g @ $32 Flacourtiaceae

Beesia deltophylla Very nice small, evergreen groundcover from China with shiny, heart-shaped leaves and spikes of white flowers in late summer. Lovely vein patterns add texture to the leathery foliage. Plants form clumps 18” wide x 1 ft tall in dappled shade to full shade. Tolerant of many soils but best planted in areas that are consistently moist and well-drained soil. Creates a good backdrop for other shade loving perennials. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

1x 4D @ $9 Ranunculaceae

Berberis thunbergii ‘Aurea' japanese barberry Super hardy and tough, small shrub with leaves that emerge pale yellow in spring and slowly darken chartreuse. Spring flowers are small and yellow, and therefore, inconspicuous. Deciduous, to under 4 ft tall and wide, a nice color accent in the garden. Best in rich soil and out of the full blast afternoon sun. Regular summer water until well established and less thereafter. Well-drained soil. Frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4.

15x 2g @ $22 Berberidaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 13 Beschorneria albiflora One of the larger members of this genus of agave relatives from northeastern Mexico growing amid oaks, pines, and many other delicious plants. This species forms open rosettes of pale green leaves, to about 3 ft, with bright red, branched flower stalks rising to 6 ft or more, the pendulous flowers often red at the base and very pale green, indeed nearly white, at the tips of the sepals. Prefers some summer water where dry. Has performed admirably in our garden in dappled shade and should be frost hardy in USDA zone 8, to about 15F with no leaf damage, resprouting in spring from 10F or so.

3x 6in @ $16 Amaryllidaceae

Buddleja globosa orange ball tree To see it in bloom is to covet this cheerful plant, ours a Cistus collection from the highlands of Argentina. To 6 ft tall or so with long, narrow, "woolly" leaves of green-silver-grey and copious, 2" diameter, orange-yellow, puffball flowers.-- fragrant of course. Full sun and well-drained soil with regular water. Frost hardy and deciduous in USDA zone 7; semi-evergreen in upper zone 8 and above.

9x 1g @ $14 Loganiaceae

Calluna vulgaris 'Aurea' golden scotch heather Handsome, small heather, only 12-18” tall x 18-24” wide, with golden foliage that turns reddish in winter. Flowers are mauve in late summer. Loves sun and summer water though can tolerant some summer drought once established. Can be tipped back in winter for compactness. Good in a container too. Frost hardy to -20 F, USDA zone 5.

10x 1g @ $11

Calluna vulgaris ‘Silver Knight’ scotch heather A heather with silver foliage and purple-pink flowers in summer, a ground-covering, evergreen, shrubby perennial, to only 12-18" tall spreading to 18-24" wide. Easy in sun to part shade in the dry garden where the tiny leaves provide a silver-blue color in summer adding lavender tones in winter. Can be sheared after flowering to maintain density. Very drought tolerant needing summer water only to establish but accepting of occasional drinks. Easy and frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

10x 1g @ $11 Ericaceae

Camassia leichtlinii var. leichtlinii great camas One of the most beautiful native bulbs of the Willamette and Umpqua valleys, tending toward deep blue in the north to white in the south. This collection flowers pure white. Plant in winter wet, summer dry spots with ample sun. Grows to 2 feet or so in height and flowers in April an May. Hardy to well below 0F

12x 1g @ $11 Liliaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 14 Canna ‘Australia’ We are running out of superlatives for this new Canna. Dark dusky red leaves and clear brilliant saturated red flowers make it this year’s MUST HAVE canna. To 6 ft or so. Sun with summer moisture and well-drained soil for winter protection. Frost hardy to USDA zone 7.

12x 2g @ $22 Cannaceae

Carex comans - red Long foliage carpets, a 3 ft or more diameter circle. Best at the edge of a bed, the edge of a wall or in a container where its draping, sweeping form is best displayed. Full to part sun with adequate water in the summer.

18x 4in @ $4 Cyperaceae

Carex muskingumensis ‘Little Midge’ dwarf palm sedge A dwarfed form of this western North American native. With leaves crowned at the tips of arching culms, this form to only 8-12" tall. Clumping & deciduous. Full sun to light shade with plentiful summer moisture. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

8x 6in @ $11 Cyperaceae

Carex phyllocephala ‘Sparkler’ Tony Avent describes these as tiny variegated palm trees, but you might get the picture. This evergreen, variegated sedge is best on a moist site and out of the blasty sun. To 12-15" high with mini-papryus-like foliage. Handsome in the woodland garden and stunning in a container. From Japan and frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7.

16x 6in @ $14 Cyperaceae

Caryopteris incana 'Dark Blue' Selected for its, yes, dark blue flowers that begin in July and continue until frost. Grows to about 2 ft high and wide in a year. Prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and some water in the summertime. Blooms occur on new wood, so cut it back hard after new growth has begun in spring. Frost hardy to about 5F, mid USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $11 Verbenaceae

Ceanothus 'Concha' california lilac One of the large and gorgeous ceanothus shrubs, evergreen to 6 ft tall and spreading to 10 ft or more. Small, dark leaves and flowers that are red in bud and open to dark blue in early summer. Best in sun with lean soil and very little summer water once established. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8.

8x 6in @ $12 Rhamnaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 15 Ceanothus cuneatus Silver-blue leaved, white-flowered California lilac, a chaparral component from Baja to western Oregon. This evergreen shrub grows 4-5 ft tall, forming a rounded shape. Great for places with summer drought in full sun where there is very good drainage. Should be frost hardy to 0 to 10F, USDA zone 7 or even colder.

8x 1g @ $14 Rhamnaceae

Ceanothus gloriosus point reys creeper This fairly prostrate Ceanothus makes a great ground cover in a summer droughty area. Medium blue flowers cover the 8 ft wide, 2 ft tall shrub in late spring. Mix with other drought hardy plants in full to part sun. Evergreen and frost hardy in USDA Zone 7.

20x 1g @ $14 Rhamnaceae

Ceanothus gloriosus v. exaltatus 'Emily Brown' When looking for a ground covering ceanothus, Emily pops her head up first. Fast growing and mounding to 3 ft x 10 ft wide with evergreen, holly-like leaves and deep purple-blue flowers in spring. A selection of coastal ceanothus. Very garden tolerant, much more so than other ceanothus. Sun to light shade; drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

10x 1g @ $14 Rhamnaceae

Ceanothus griseus ‘Diamond Heights’ Low growing, evergreen shrub, the leaves pale yellow-green with dark green centers, reaches 1 ft tall x 3-4 ft wide in the dry half-shaded garden where there's shade protection from hottest afternoon sun. Lean, well-drained soil is best and little summer water once established. Spring flowers are typical ceanothus, pale blue and attractive to bees. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8, handling the latest cold spells easily in good growing conditions.

36x 4in @ $5 Rhamnaceae

Ceanothus griseus ‘Diamond Heights’ Low growing, evergreen shrub, the leaves pale yellow-green with dark green centers, reaches 1 ft tall x 3-4 ft wide in the dry half-shaded garden where there's shade protection from hottest afternoon sun. Lean, well-drained soil is best and little summer water once established. Spring flowers are typical ceanothus, pale blue and attractive to bees. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8, handling the latest cold spells easily in good growing conditions.

18x 4in @ $5 Rhamnaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 16 Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis ‘Holy Guacamole’ A prostrate Ceanothus selected by Champion Acres Nursery for its bright yellow-green leaves. Pale blue flowers appear in spring. Full sun and well-drained soil is best. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

10x 1g @ $14 Rhamnaceae

Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis ‘Holy Guacamole’ A prostrate Ceanothus selected by Champion Acres Nursery for its bright yellow-green leaves. Pale blue flowers appear in spring. Full sun and well-drained soil is best. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

18x 4in @ $4 Rhamnaceae

Ceanothus impressus santa barbara mountain lilac Evergreen shrub, to 6-10 ft tall and wide, with small, crinkley leaves, evergreen and aromatic, and cobalt blue flowers in spring. For full sun to light shade in well-drained soil with very little summer water necessary once established. These do well in coastal settings where conditions are similar to their native habitat. Easily frost hardy in USDA zone 8, recovering from temperatures in zone 7.

15x 1g @ $12 Rhamnaceae

Ceanothus (impressus) ‘Victoria’ blueblossom One of the hardiest Ceanothus and a standard in the Pacific Northwest. A large shrub, 8 ft and taller, with glossy evergreen leaves bright blue flowers in spring and throughout the summer. Excellent pollen source for beneficial insects. Full sun, good drainage, and very little summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

10x 1g @ $14 Rhamnaceae

Ceanothus (impressus) ‘Victoria’ blueblossom One of the hardiest Ceanothus and a standard in the Pacific Northwest. A large shrub, 8 ft and taller, with glossy evergreen leaves bright blue flowers in spring and throughout the summer. Excellent pollen source for beneficial insects. Full sun, good drainage, and very little summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

10x 5g @ $42 Rhamnaceae

Ceanothus ‘Italian Skies’ A spectacular ceanothus, a wild selection, by David Frost of Native Sons Nursery, from the southern coastal California range. Tops out at about 6 ft tall and, in spring, cascades into a delicious mass of medium blue flowers. An extremely popular selection in -- surprise-- Italy. Sun, well-drained soil, and little summer water once established. Cold hardy to USDA zone 8.

6x 2g @ $24 Rhamnaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 17 Ceanothus ‘Joyce Coulter’ One of the first ‘modern’ Ceanothus cultivars and still one of the best. Medium blue (and quite fragrant) flowers, in larger clusters, on an evergreen shrub up to 5 ft tall x 8 ft wide, smaller in colder climates. Handsome large glossy leaves. Somewhat tolerant of heavy soils. Full to part sun and very little summer water. Cold hardy to at least USDA zone 8 and possibly into zone 7.

18x 4in @ $4 Rhamnaceae

Ceanothus ‘Oregon Mist’ california lilac One of the best new ceanothus introductions, this from near Cape Blanco on the Oregon Coast by plantsmen Paul Bonine and Greg Shepherd. Though originally thought to be rather diminutive, our plants have grown to nearly 10 ft in 3 years, so we now declare it a miniature tree adorned with delicate, 1/3” green glossy leaves and dusky blue flowers throughout the year in mild climates and especially in spring and fall with inland heat. When pruned into standards, the delightful green bark can be exposed, sure to elicit squeals of delight at your next open garden. Sun to light shade. Tolerant of some summer garden water but long lived and slower growing without water. Frost hardy to low USDA zone 8.

8x 6in @ $12 Rhamnaceae

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus blueblossom Amazing, native ceanothus, a parent of many cultivars and spectacular in its own right. A large, evergreen shrub, with typically crinkled, dark green leaves, and large clusters of pale blue, sweetly fragrant flowers in spring. Can reach 12 ft tall or more and does well on the bright edge of woodlands. Sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant but appreciative of occasional deep watering in summer. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

10x 1g @ $12 Rhamnaceae

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus ‘Black Diamond’ variegated blueblossom A variegated selection of the common coastal deerbrush, this large shrub/small tree is best out of the blastiest sun, but can take profound drought in the summer. Medium blue flowers cover the branches in early spring. Evergreen and hardy. Prune, if needed, in the summer. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

8x 6in @ $16 Rhamnaceae

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus ‘Skylark’ More dwarfed than the species: to only 4-5 ft tall x 5-8 ft wide or so. Deep blue flowers on glossy evergreen foliage. An extremely drought tolerant West coast native, but tolerates some summer moisture. One of the best and easiest Ceanothus for Oregon’s northern Willamette Valley and other dry summer climates. Also, one of the more frost hardy, to upper USDA zone 7.

8x 2g @ $24 Rhamnaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 18 Ceanothus velutinus snowbrush ceanothus Native shrub, to 3 to 9 ft tall, with reddish brown bark and spreading branches, sometimes remaining nearly prostrate. Evergreen leaves are shiny and sticky, dark green and leathery, and very aromatic and spicy. Spring flowers are white and showy in clusters at the end of branches. Often found carpeting forested areas after a burn as its seeds are activated by fire. Grows nicely in lean, well-drained soil in sun to part shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

9x 6D @ $15 Rhamnaceae

Ceanothus ‘Wheeler Canyon’ Evergreen shrub with dense, textured leaves and, in spring, pink buds followed by clear blue flowers. Very like a favorite, C. 'Concha' but smaller, to 4-6 ft tall and spreading to 6-8 ft wide. Rugged and best in the ‘wild’ garden where it can be free. Sun and lean soil with no summer water once established. Frost hardy to 15F, mid USDA zone 8 and possibly a bit lower in optimum conditions.

5x 5g @ $42 Rhamnaceae

Centaurea simplicicaulis bachelors buttons Mounds of ever-silver foliage form clumps to 2 ft wide and about a foot tall with perennial, fluffy pink flowers from mid spring to mid summer. Takes both blasty sun and summmer drought. Frost hardy to -15F, midUSDA zone 5. Easy adn pretty.

18x 4in @ $5 Asteraceae

Cercis occidentalis california or western redbud Lovely small tree or large shrub, 10-15 ft tall x 12 ft wide, from the southwestern USA. Leathery rounded leaves, green with paler undersides. Clusters of rose-pink flowers in spring. Little summer water once established. Cold hardy in USDA zone 5-9.

5x 1g @ $12 Fabaceae

Cestrum elegans ‘Bacchus’ red cestrum Tall, lanky shrub with huge trusses of lightly fragrant, rich burgundy flowers all summer followed by handsome, dark red berries. Site in full to part sun and provide regular water. May go to the ground in a harsh winter but resprouts. Top hardy in USDA zone 9; root hardy in zone 8 with mulch for protection.

8x 6in @ $12 Solanaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 19 Cestrum ‘Orange Peel’ orange peel cestrum One of the hybrids from Southern Perennials in Tyler, MS. Tall, 8 x 6 ft, and very hardy, this shrubby perennial has long stems topped by orangish yellow, summer flowers, scented only after sunset and then intoxicatingly so. Half to full sun, perhaps some support. Frost hardy in the single digits F, USDA zone 7, dying back only to return to full size in the summer. Terrific plant.

13x 4D @ $11 Solanaceae

Cestrum parqui [Remmick] chilean jessamine If you enjoy special evening perfume in your garden, this plant delivers, bearing a fabulous abundance of yellow flowers from summer through frost on a shrubby perennial, to 6+ ft tall, with long, willowy leaves. Fragrance appears in the early evening inviting delicious after dinner strolls through the garden. Full sun to light shade with regular summer water. Reseeds close to the mother plant making more for friends. This form found by Mike Remmick surrounding lakes and seasonal washes in south central Chile. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7. One of the Royal Horticultural Society's 200 best plants!

5x 2g @ $18 Solanaceae

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa' twisted hinoki cypress A wonderful conifer, small and slow growing adding 5-8" per year, with twisty branches of scale leaves, bright green in new growth maturing to dark green. Eventually to only 8-10 ft tall and half as wide in a narrow, conical shape that adds pizzazz to any landscape. Bark is red-brown and shedding. Prefers rich moist soil that drains well in full sun to part shade with regular summer water. Extremely frost hardy, to-30F, USDA zone 4.

6x 5g @ $52

Chamaerops humilis var. cerifera - blue form mediterranean fan palm Chalky blue-leaved form of the Mediterranean fan palm from above the tree line in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Multitrunked to 6 ft, becoming a palm mound with age. Best with great heat (near concrete, afternoon sun). Said to be the hardiest form of the species. Seed collected in the wild by Martin Gibbons. Evergreen to 15F and able to resprout in USDA zone 8.

3x 1g @ $22 Arecaceae

Cheilanthes argentea silver cloak fern This fragile looking fern, native to rocky outcrops in China and Japan, is far from a wimp. Drought tolerant, easy, and gorgeous with fronds that are glittering green above and a ghostly, silver-white below. Best in walls, rock gardens, or containers, anywhere excellent drainage can be provided. Said to be deer resistant. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

3x 4D @ $12 Pteridaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 20 Cheilanthes lanosa hairy lip fern A gorgeous, drought tolerant fern for sun or part shade with soft, gray-green fronds on dark brown stipes, to only 8" tall x 15" wide. Found in the eastern and mid-western US on rocky slopes and cliffs so good drainage is a must in the rock garden or in containers. Tolerates periods of drought but occasional light watering is welcome in the summer. Evergreen in USDA zone 8 and frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

10x 1g @ $14 Pteridaceae

Cheilanthes lendigera beaded lip form This native of the US southwest into Mexico and further south is awesome in the garden, happy in sun and well-drained soil for protection against winter wet. To 12-20" tall, the evergreen fronds bright green on top with undersides both silvery and, well, hairy. Sun to part shade with some summer moisture, though tolerant of dryish conditions. Can go deciduous with prolonged drought but recovers. These, a Cistus collection from Arizona. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

6x 6in @ $14 Pteridaceae

Choisya ‘Aztec Pearl’ mexican orange Wonderful medium-sized evergreen shrub, a cross between C. ternata and C. arizonica, with handsome narrow leaves and abundant, fragrant, white, orange-blossom-scented flowers in spring and summer. To 3-5 ft tall, a useful and tough evergreen shrub for full sun to part shade and average summer water. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8.

4x 2g @ $18 Rutaceae

Cistus creticus ssp creticus ‘Lasithi’ cretan rockrose Dark purple-pink flowers, some of the darkest of the Cistus, from early May to mid-July. A small shrub, to 10” tall x 20” wide, the leaves small and crinkly. Hot sun and well-drained soil. Great for steep banks with only occasional summer water. Hardy to 10F. The resin in the leaves, known as labdanum, was traditionally used in herbal medicine and as a perfume ingredient. Native to the Isalnd of Crete.

8x 6in @ $12 Cistaceae

Citrus ichangensis ichang papeda Wonderful large shrub that can be pruned into a small tree, to 8-10 ft or more. Narrow, evergreen leaves and, believe it or not, attractive green branches and spines. Fragrant flowers produced in spring and summer become small orange ...uh... oranges that are a bit bitter for eating out of hand but fine made into juices in times of famine. Really, we grow it for the look. Sun to dappled shade. Has survived temperatures below 0F. We consider it hardy to the 10F, USDA zone 8, range if water has been withheld in autumn for hardening.

5x 1g @ $15 Rutaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 21 Citrus x meyeri ‘Improved Meyer’ meyer lemon Improved version of this famous citrus originally from China and thought to be a cross between a true lemon and a mandarin orange. The fruit is about the size and shape of a true lemon with a slight orange tint to the ripe fruit. Best frost hardiness and fruit ripening found in a baking hot spot such as near a south or west brick wall, or in a hothouse. Frost hardy to 20F, USDA zone 9, or upper 8 if protected. Can be kept in containers for many years.

4x 2g @ $28 Rutaceae

Clematis x cartmanii 'Joe' Tough evergreen clematis, a non-climber that mounds or spills over walls or containers. A cross between New Zealand species C. marmoraria and C. paniculata. Semi-nodding white blooms, cup-shaped and 1" wide, almost hide the foliage in early spring. Full sun with protection to keep the roots cool, good drainage, and regular summer water. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8.

1x 6in @ $15 Ranunculaceae

Clerodendrum bungei glory flower Magenta pink flowers are gorgeous against the dark green foliage with a fragrance that is awesome and alluring. The leaf aroma, when touched, is found by some to be -- well -- less alluring, a bit peanut-buttery ... but consider that butterflies love the flowers and you will too. To 6 feet tall, flowering mid to late summer. Sun to part shade in good drainage with some water. Frost hardy to 0 degrees F, USDA zone 7. Enjoy!

12x 6in @ $12 Verbenaceae

Coprosma 'Beatson's Gold' One of the early coprosmas to migrate to North America from New Zealand via England, this tiny-leaved shrub grows to a layered 3 ft or so in height by about 4 ft wide with bronzed stems and pea-green leaves blotched with mustard yellow. Even moisture. Though frost hardy to low USDA zone 8, every coprosma makes a fabulous pot specimen or filler with C. 'Beatson's Gold' looking particularly fetching with maroons and oranges.

8x 6in @ $11 Rubiaceae

Coprosma ‘Evening Glow’ Semi-dwarf New Zealand shrub with stunning foliage, variegated in green, golden, orange and pink! Evergreen, to 4-5 ft or so tall and wide with a pyramidal form that is easily trimmed. Plant in well-drained soil in cool sun or medium shade with some summer water.Cold hardy to 20F, USDA zone 9; protect or use as a container plant.

18x 4in @ $5 Rubiaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 22 Cornus nuttallii pacific dogwood West coast native dogwood, a small tree to 20 ft or so in the garden, especially gorgeous covered in pure white flowers in spring followed by clusters of red, berry-like drupes. Deciduous, the green leaves turning bright yellow-orange to red before dropping in autumn. One of the most drought adapted dogwoods for our part of the world. This is a Lane County Oregon collection. Sun to part shade with summer water just to established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

10x 1g @ $14

Corylopsis aff. pauciflora - evergreen form Sent to us by Pierre Piroche, this rare, 10-12 ft, gracefully spreading evergreen shrub, collected in the Himalayas, appears to be a form of the more common C. pauciflora with, in this case, winter flowers of light yellow, just a bit fragrant, and most interestingly, evergreen leaves, to about 4", pleated a bit like a ruffled potato chip and a very pretty blue-green, lighter on the underside. Needless to say, nearly nonexistent in cultivation. So far frost hardy to at least USDA zone 7. Some summer water. Dappled shade is best but has thriven in full sun as well.

4x 2g @ $32 Hamamelidaceae

Cotinus ‘Grace’ smoke bush Unrivaled for all year glowing color, it becomes even more exquisite in the fall when the colors fluoresce. To 10 ft or so high and wide in full to part sun. Drought tolerant once established. Hardy to 20 below zero F. Please: no ‘Fall from Grace’ puns. It’s too painful....

3x 1g @ $16 Anacardiaceae

Cotoneaster horizontalis 'Variegatus' Low-growing, shrub, to only 2 ft tall spreading to 5 ft wide, similar to others but with variegated foliage -- tiny, 1/2", green leaves with creamy white margins -- for an interesting addition to a very textured plant. Produces white flowers in spring and red berries in the fall. Likes well-drained soil in sun to part shade and regular summer water. Can remain evergreen in warm temperatures; deciduous below 20F. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 6.

10x 1g @ $12 Rosaceae

Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Gnom' Another miniature cotoneaster, a form of a much larger growing species to 8 ft or more, this pixie remains under 3 ft with gracefully and tightly mounding stems, narrow, shiny, evergreen foliage -- red tinted in winter -- and crimson berries. Makes a wonderful accent or mass planting. Also superb in containers. Dappled shade to full sun in free draining soil. Summer drought tolerant once established. Cold hardy to USDA zone 7.

10x 1g @ $12 Rosaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 23 Cotula hispida silver cotula Sweet, little alpine punctuation mark with fine, silver foliage on little mounds, to 6" tall and spreading to 15-18" wide. Flowers are little gold buns sitting high above the foliage in late spring to summer. Great in the rock garden in sun and well-drained soil. Tolerates occasional summer drought but prefers regular summer water. Frost hardy to -5F, mid USDA zone 6.

18x 4in @ $5 Asteraceae

Cotula squalida 'Platt's Black' brass buttons Ground cover, to only 2" tall, and spreading by runners with ferny foliage, very black in this culvivar. Sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Prefers summer moisture but tolerates low summer water. Good for rock gardens or cover for gravel mulch where the color makes a good contrast. Evergreen to 20F and frost hardy in USDA zone 8, recovering quickly.

18x 4in @ $4 Asteraceae

Cotula 'Tiffindell Gold' creeping gold buttons Feathery evergreen foliage and an abundance of golden button flowers in late spring to fall on this great little groundcover from Tiffindell, South Africa. Ground hugging and vigorous (in a good way) with summer water, slower without. Makes a great carpet for a low traffic area or a knitter for sunny perennial beds. Full sun to light shade and good drainge. Frost hardy to -10 F, USDA zone 6.

18x 4in @ $4 Asteraceae

Cuphea 'Strybing Sunset' firecracker plant, bat-face cuphea This annual Cuphea will make a sunny spot in garden glow with a continuous display of firecracker flowers throughout the summer. Upon closer inspection, some say the flowers look like little bat faces. That may be, but the hummingbirds don't seem to mind in the least. Will grow to 2 ft high and wide in a season, and it can be sheared back for a fresher-upper. Sun and rich soil is best. Cold hardy to, alas, 25F - mid USDA zone 9.

18x 4in @ $4 Lythraceae

Cupressus arizonica ‘Taylor’s Silver’ smooth arizona cypress A very tough, drought tolerant cypress, usually of rugged, picturesque character, that is well adapted to the moderate and warmer regions of the west away from the coastal fog belt. This form, newly introduced from Europe, grows to 25 ft tall and is distinguished by its blue-ness and somewhat columnar habit. Sun to a little shade, with average drainage and little or no summer watering when established. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 5.

10x 5g @ $47 Cupressaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 24 Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Blue Ice' blue ice arizona cypress Wonderfully soft blue cypress for dry conditions. To 15 ft in bright sun with good air circulation and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established, forming deeper and more stable root structures in dryer conditions. Beautiful and very frost hardy - to 0F, USDA zone 7.

20x 2g @ $14 Cupressaceae

Cupressus sempervirens ‘Glauca’ italian cypress A blue form of the classic Italian cypress. This landscape plant for Mediterranean climates grows to 10 ft tall x 18” wide in as many years. An excellent upthrusting element in your urban landscape. Full sun, well-drained soil and not much supplemental water once established. Good in pots. Cold hardy to USDA zone 7a.- 10F

7x 1g @ $24 Cupressaceae

Cupressus sempervirens ‘Totem’ Obsessively upright, pencil-thin Italian cypress used for an exclamation point in the garden. Smaller in all respects than the species; to 15 ft tall or so by 1 ft wide. Full sun, well-drained soil, and very little summer water. Cold hardy to USDA zone 7.

3x 2g @ $28 Cupressaceae

Cycas revoluta sago palm Handsome evergreen, not a true palm at all, but rather, a primitve survivor related to cone bearing conifers. With stiff, feather-like leaves up to 10 ft tall eventually, these plants make a striking, tropical accent in the garden. For a sunny, well-drained spot with regular summer water. Best to cover or wrap when temperatures drop into the teens F, mid USDA zone 8. Makes an excellent houseplant as well.

10x 5g @ $75 Cycadaceae

Cyrtomium macrophyllum big-leaf holly fern China to Himalayas, Japan, Taiwan. Stipes to 12". Broad, firm, pointed, and pinnate fronds 8-12" x 1-3 ft. Easily grown in light sandy soil kept moist to dry, out of direct sunlight in summer. Cold hardy to USDA zone 8.

16x 6in @ $14 Dryopteridaceae

Daphne odora 'Marginata' Flowering in late winter with very fragrant pink flowers that open from magenta buds, this is a dense mounding shrub, to 4 x 4 ft, with nicely variegated evergreen foliage. Good for late winter cheer! Sun, good drainage, and summer water. Cold hardy to USDA zone 7.

16x 1g @ $14 Thymelaeaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 25 Delosperma ‘Kelaidis’ PP 13876 mesa verde ice plant In a word, “Gorgeous.” Coppery-pink petals shine from spring through fall on this tough little evergreen groundcover. This plant was selected from a collection of Delosperma cooperi at the Denver Botanic Garden in 1998. Perfect for the sunny rock garden. Works well in containers too. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Cold hardy to -30 F. USDA zone 4.

6x 1g @ $11 Aizoaceae

Delosperma sutherlandii Pointy, succulent foliage and bright pink summer flowers form mats in the sunny garden with little summer water. Good groundcover for the dry garden. Frost hardy to-30F, USDA zone 4.

18x 4in @ $4 Aizoaceae

Dianthus 'Dainty Dame' The name dianthus means flower of the gods, a nice way to think of this charming perennial with sweetly aromatic flowers over a long period in summer, white with dark maroon centers above blue-green foliage. To 6-12" tall and 12-15" wide. Best in full sun in well-drained soil, lean and not acidic with occasional summer water. Evergreen in mid USDA zone 8 and root hardy in zone 5.

8x 6in @ $11 Caryophllaceae

Dichroa febrifuga evergreen hydrangea Clusters of sky-blue flowers adorn this evergreen hydrangea relative in late summer followed by metallic turquoise berries that linger through winter. To 4 ft tall and wide, this is a plant from the edges of forests, so best in part sun with adequate water. Happy in a container as well. Plant in a protected spot for frost hardiness in USDA zone 8.

16x 6in @ $14 Hydrangeaceae

Dichroa sp. - dwarf Clusters of sky-blue flowers adorn this dwarf, evergreen hydrangea relative in late summer followed by metallic turquoise berries that linger through winter. This selection stays under 2 ft tall and slightly wider. Best in part sun with adequate water. Happy in a container as well. Plant in a protected spot for greater frost hardiness in USDA zone 8.

16x 6in @ $12 Hydrangeaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 26 Dietes vegeta ‘Variegata’ variegated fornight lily Clumping evergreen iris relative, originally from South Africa, with 2-4 ft, narrow, upright leaves striped with a creamy white on the margins, a wonderful background for the stalks of white-blushed-purple flowers appearing in early summer, reblooming every 2 weeks or so. Fine in shade with little summer water or sun with regular irrigation. Frost hardy to the mid teens F, mid USDA zone 8.

5x 2g @ $24 Iridaceae

Digitalis ferruginea ssp. schischkinii Not your grandfather’s foxglove, this with narrow, dark green leaves dressed with silver to gold fur and tall flowering spikes, to 3 ft or more, with mustard to coppery flowers in spring and summer. A perfect addition to the dry summer garden in any soil that is well-drained with not too much organic matter. A quasi-perennial that may return but reseeds lightly for continuance. Expected frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

8x 6in @ $11 Scrophulariaceae

Digitalis purpurea ssp. heywoodii foxglove A long-lived foxglove with shiny, dark green leaves, narrow and pointy, and in May-July, typical foxglove flowers but in shades of rusty orange-brown. To 5-6 ft tall in flower, mixing well into the back of a border or as accents anywhere. Full sun, well-drained soil, and summer water to establish then only occasionally. Deadhead for longer bloom and longevity. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5, -20F.

18x 4in @ $4 Scrophulariaceae

Disporopsis pernyi Another of the increasingly abundant evergreen Solomon seals from southern China, this 1 ft tall - or a little more -- dark green leaved perennial spreads slowly to clumps of 3-4 ft and produces green tipped chartreuse to cream flowers in mid spring. Similar in habit to A. fuscopicta but with much narrower leaflets. Prefers summer moisture and capable of growing in amazingly dark places. Frost hardy and evergreen to USDA zone 7; colder with protection.

1x 4D @ $9 Liliaceae

Dorycnium hirsutum var. prostratum prostrate hairy canaryflower Fuzzy, silvery leaves on a spreading plants, to 6” tall and eventually 2 ft wide, for the dry garden in hot sun and well-drained soil with only occasional summer water. Soft pink and white flowers in late spring through summer become dressy, red seeds. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $12 Fabaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 27 Drimys lanceolata tasmanian pepperwood Fascinating group of plants ranging from southern Australia to South America with a couple as far north as Mexico -- all most closely resembling the northern hemisphere genus illicium. Drimys lanceolata, most often a shrub though can reach 8-10 ft or more, is most striking where the brick-red stems and leaf bases can be observed up close. The leaves are shiny and narrow -- to 2" -- with mostly spring clusters of lightly honey scented white flowers and clusters of black berries that have, historically, been ground and used as peppercorns. We have found the leaves ( just a few) to be a wonderful, spicy addition to salads -- though our plants are mostly for external use. Would prefer regular summer water. Not a lover of great heat and humidity or freezing, drying winds, but superb along the Pacific Coast where temperatures seldom fall below 15ºF, mid USDA zone 8; has survived close to 0ºF, zone 7, with protection.

10x 1g @ $15 Winteraceae

Drimys lanceolata tasmanian pepperwood Fascinating group of plants ranging from southern Australia to South America with a couple as far north as Mexico -- all most closely resembling the northern hemisphere genus illicium. Drimys lanceolata, most often a shrub though can reach 8-10 ft or more, is most striking where the brick-red stems and leaf bases can be observed up close. The leaves are shiny and narrow -- to 2" -- with mostly spring clusters of lightly honey scented white flowers and clusters of black berries that have, historically, been ground and used as peppercorns. We have found the leaves ( just a few) to be a wonderful, spicy addition to salads -- though our plants are mostly for external use. Would prefer regular summer water. Not a lover of great heat and humidity or freezing, drying winds, but superb along the Pacific Coast where temperatures seldom fall below 15ºF, mid USDA zone 8; has survived close to 0ºF, zone 7, with protection.

10x 3g @ $37 Winteraceae

Drimys lanceolata tasmanian pepperwood Fascinating group of plants ranging from southern Australia to South America with a couple as far north as Mexico -- all most closely resembling the northern hemisphere genus illicium. Drimys lanceolata, most often a shrub though can reach 8-10 ft or more, is most striking where the brick-red stems and leaf bases can be observed up close. The leaves are shiny and narrow -- to 2" -- with mostly spring clusters of lightly honey scented white flowers and clusters of black berries that have, historically, been ground and used as peppercorns. We have found the leaves ( just a few) to be a wonderful, spicy addition to salads -- though our plants are mostly for external use. Would prefer regular summer water. Not a lover of great heat and humidity or freezing, drying winds, but superb along the Pacific Coast where temperatures seldom fall below 15ºF, mid USDA zone 8; has survived close to 0ºF, zone 7, with protection.

5x 2g @ $24 Winteraceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 28 Drimys lanceolata ‘Suzette’ An exquisite variegated form of the Tasmanian pepperwood, marbled cream and yellow throughout -- with age, the yellow variegation becoming even more striking against the red stems. I first observed this plant, still unnamed, at an exhibition in London by Bluebell Nursery. They sent us their first propagation with the only caveat that it be named after it's discoverer....and here it is. Though requiring the same conditions as the species, this garden seedling -- now about 8 ft in our garden -- is, luckily, from hardy stock and, so far undamaged by a windy 20F. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

1x 2g @ $36 Winteraceae

Echeveria ‘Black Prince’ There can never be too many “black” plants and, if you consider black to be the new beige, as we do, this is a must have. An exquisite garden plant especially as background for such creatures as blue leaved yuccas or agaves. Where temperatures frequently fall to 20ºF or below, they are fine as small container plants. The dense rosettes of pointed leaves are a chocolate to purple-black, darkening with frost or bright light. Bright orange flowers in spring and summer. Simple requirements: a free draining soil drying in winter and bright light. A hybrid between E. shaviana and E. affinis. Frost hardy in USDA zone 9.

18x 4in @ $6 Crassulaceae

Echeveria 'Haagal' A cold hardy echeveria!! at least to 15-20F, upper USDA zone 8, but that means it came through the 2009 winter without damage and in a pot. Not bad. Pretty too, the rosettes formed with lavender-tinted leaves to 4" across. Well-drained soil with careful summer water, avoiding sogginess. Can come indoors for the winter in order to remain dry or stay on a porch or under an overhang. Enjoy.

18x 4in @ $6 Crassulaceae

Echeveria 'Rosea' Charming succulent perennials forming rosettes of fleshy leaves, gray-green with overtones of lavender. Handsome by themselves and striking with coral-orange flowers spikes. Bright light without the hottest sun, well-drained soil, occasional water in summer and as little as possible in winter. Expected to be frost hardy briefly in the lower 20s F, USDA zone 9, so best in containers that can be winter protected where temperatures can drop lower.

12x 4" @ $6 Crassulaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 29 Echeveria 'Rosea' Charming succulent perennials forming rosettes of fleshy leaves, gray-green with overtones of lavender. Handsome by themselves and striking with coral-orange flowers spikes. Bright light without the hottest sun, well-drained soil, occasional water in summer and as little as possible in winter. Expected to be frost hardy briefly in the lower 20s F, USDA zone 9, so best in containers that can be winter protected where temperatures can drop lower.

5x 1g @ $15 Crassulaceae

Echeveria setosa 12x 4in @ $6

Echium candicans ‘Star of Madeira’ Fabulous plant, forming rosettes of variegated leaves, white on the edges. Very nice in their own right but add the panicles of blue flowers in spring and early summer to make a striking addition to the garden. Sun, well-drained soil and little summer water. To 4 ft tall and 3 ft wide. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 8.

6x 1g @ $11 Boraginaceae

Echium russicum This extremely hardy European echium is smaller than most of its kin, to only 2 ft tall with tall spikes of saturated dark red flowers. To 2 ft tall in clumps to 18" wide. Though considered biennial, these are perennial in well-drained soil that is very lean. Also seeds itself in undisturbed gravel mulch. Sun is best. Tolerant of drought but intolerant of transplanting. Frost hardy and perennial in USDA zone 7.

12x 1g @ $12 Boraginaceae

Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' red paper bush Another amazing daphne relative, this rarer form of the paper bush shrub has Crayon® orange flowers rather than yellow. Not quite as scented as the species. Deciduous, slow-growing shrub, to 5-6 ft tall, with winter blooms on handsome, bare stems. Sun to part shade with plentiful summer water. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7.

8x 1g @ $28 Thymelaeaceae

Edgeworthia chrysantha ‘Nanjing Gold’ gold flowered paper bush Flora gives the species a star. Winter flowering native of China, a deciduous shrub, to 6 ft wide x 8 ft tall, with handsome bare stems in winter, warm brown and marked with leaf scars, that are hidden in summer by attractive new foliage. In late winter, wonderfully fragrant flowers appear just when needed most, the globose flower heads opening bright yellow and aging to creamy white, followed by dry drupes. Rich soil and sun to part shade with more plentiful summer water in brighter light. Frost hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

3x 5g @ $47 Thymelaeaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 30 Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’ red abyssinian banana This red leaved banana is a stunning, though non-permanent, addition to your garden. Its huge translucent leaves catch the light. Grows 10-15 ft in a season. Overwinter indoors or take your chances with Mother Nature in the ground.

5x 5g @ $47 Musaceae

Epidendrum ibaguense epidendrum orchid An easy orchid to grow and a rewarding one, the flower stalks reaching as high as 6 ft tall topped with red-orange flowers. Long leathery leaves, to 6", are evergreen and adorn stems to 4 ft tall or so. Fairly soil tolerant but orchid potting mixes are best, with lots of bark. In summer provide high humidity and bright, filtered or dappled light; full light but less water in winter. Frost hardy only above freezing, mid USDA zone 10, so best brought inside in the fall to enjoy through winter.

12x 1g @ $18 Orchidaceae

Epimedium sagittatum horny goat weed A deciduous epimedium from China reputed to have aphrodisiac effects -- only if ingested, we assume but we don't know for sure. To 20" tall in clumps of upright stems topped with heart-shaped leaves of pale green that turn yellow, bronze and red in autumn before winter dormancy. Pale pink flowers stand above the foliage in spring. Good groundcover for shady areas in rich soil with consistent moisture, though willing to accept periods of drought. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

8x 6in @ $14 Berberidaceae

Epipactis gigantea 'Serpentine Night' black foliaged ground orchid Found in the gorge where Parker’s dramatic 150 ft fall led to this plant... and a helicopter ride to the Emergency Room. This selection by horticulturist Roger Raiche. Moist shade is best for this West Coast native orchid. Expect it to go summer dormant when the grassy unwatered lawns of Portland go brown. Easy in the ground and frost hardy to USDA zone 6 or lower.

8x 6in @ $18 Orchidaceae

Erigeron karvinskianus 'Profusion' 18x 4in @ $4

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 31 Eriogonum compositum northern buckwheat Frothy, creamy white-flowered buckwheat from the desert edge areas of the western Great Basin forming dark green leaved shrubs of about 1 ft tall x as much as 3 ft wide. Loves gritty soil in full sun to dappled shade and good air circulation. Very drought tolerant and hardy to (probably) USDA zone 4 ...just in case.

10x 1g @ $14 Polygonaceae

Erodium x variable 'Bishop's Form' dwarf heron's bill A non-stop bloomer, spring til frost with nice pink flowers on this geranium cousin. Likes well-drained soil, full sun and occasional summer water and will make a lovely ground cover for garden border. Tough. Frost hardy to at least USDA zone 6.

18x 4in @ $4 Geraniaceae

Eryngium variifolium morrocan sea holly This handsome foliaged sea holly from Morocco has evergreen basal leaves, marbled and veined in white, and 1 ft spikes of very blue, thistle-like flowers subtended by silvery, spiny bracts in early to mid summer. Easy in full sun or very light shade in any soil. Drought tolerant once established and best left undisturbed to protect the tap root. Frost hardy -20 F, USDA zone 5.

18x 4in @ $5 Apiaceae

Eryngium x tripartitum sea holly Trusty perennial for a neglected sunny spot. Architectural flower spikes of shiny blue attract hummingbirds and passersby. Can be short-lived, but will reseed itself generously. Don't worry– any unwanted seedlings can be easily removed. Tough and rewarding. Hardy to 15 below F.

18x 4in @ $5 Apiaceae

Eucalyptus archeri alpine cider gum Hardy, quick, tall, stately and delicate all at the same time. One of the best choices for the small Pacific Northwest garden, this multi-trunked, small tree tops out at about 30 ft. Small blue-greenish gray leaves flutter in the breeze. Bark is smooth and colors range from white to gray-green. Sun, well drained soil and very little summer water. Frost hardy easily to 5F -- USDA zone 7. Yum.

2x 2g @ $22 Myrtaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 32 Eucomis autumnalis pineapple lily From the South African Drakensberg Mountains, these succulent bulbs produce fluted, bright green leaves edged purple in summer, and clusters of flowers late in the season that, from a distance, do appear much like a pineapple-on-a-stick. Tolerant of poor drainage but would appreciate summer moisture. Frost hardy to USDA zone 5/6 with mulch. Otherwise zone 7 and above.

8x 6in @ $14 Liliaceae

Eucomis autumnalis 'Wahroaneta Giant' pineapple lily Gargantuan version of the South African pineapple lily, selected from our own collection here at Cistus. These stood out in our shady greenhouse with flower stems fully 6 ft tall and foliage in broad rosettes to over 4 ft tall. As with the species, the leaves are broad and soft with wavy edges; the long-lasting flowers are pale, greenish yellow with tuft-like bracts at the top, the pineapple look. These winter dormant bulbs are best in fertile soil that drains well with generous water during the growth period. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7, lower with mulch.

8x 6in @ $16 Liliaceae

Euonymus japonica 'Microphyllus Varigatus' variegated boxleaf euonymus Small leaved, evergreen shrub, the dark green and shiny leaves edged in white. To 3 ft tall and wide, easy as a tidy, low hedge in sun to part shade where soil is well-drained and summer water available. Tolerates coastal conditions. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

10x 3g @ $37 Celastraceae

Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' boxleaf euonymus Evergreen shrub marked by particularly small leaves and suitable for a low hedge or border, growing slowly to 1-2 ft tall and only 1 ft wide. Tolerant of many conditions - sun to part shade, good to poor soil -- but happiest in well-drained soil with regular summer water. Flowers are inconspicuous but seeds that follow are showy pink capsules. Tolerant of coastal conditions. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

10x 3g @ $37 Celastraceae

Fatsia japonica ‘Spilt Milk’ A Cistus introduction found as a seedling with lustrous green leaves edged and splashed cream and white. Particularly vigorous and happy in shade to morning sun, with consistent moisture for best variegation. Evergreen, multistemmed shrub to 10 ft with panicles of white flowers followed by black berries. Bold specimen for tropical effect, great in a container. Upper USDA zone 7.

5x 5g @ $47 Araliaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 33 Fatsia japonica ‘Spilt Milk’ A Cistus introduction found as a seedling with lustrous green leaves edged and splashed cream and white. Particularly vigorous and happy in shade to morning sun, with consistent moisture for best variegation. Evergreen, multistemmed shrub to 10 ft with panicles of white flowers followed by black berries. Bold specimen for tropical effect, great in a container. Upper USDA zone 7.

10x 2g @ $32 Araliaceae

Festuca californica california fescue This is one of the small clumping species once dominant throughout the New World before the introduction of alien pasture grasses. Fine blue-green tufted colonies to under 2 ft with 6 foot flower spikes in late summer. Very drought tolerant in sun with well-drained soil. Hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6.

18x 4in @ $5 Poaceae

Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' Fine textured blue buns of grass, to only 1 ft tall and as wide, for bright sun and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Trim back to 3-4" in spring for renewed growth and color. Evergreen in Portland. A good ground cover in the dry garden with clumps planted close for best effect. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

20x 1g @ $11 Poaceae

Festuca punctoria hedgehog grass Pale blue, bristly leaves make this an excellent ornamental grass, to only 8" tall in clumps to 8" across. Remains compact and upright, producing 18" spikes of flowers tinted powdery blue turning to tan. Easy and evergreen in well-drained soil with occasional summer water. Full sun to light shade. A good container plant as well with no hardiness worries. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

18x 4in @ $5 Poaceae

Ficus afghanistanica 'Silver Lyre' A Cistus introduction...yet another hardy fig. We wonder where it's been all our lives. Native from Northern India to western Iran and Afghanistan and a delicacy there with its small, dark, very sweet fruit. We have selected this form from seed for its entrancing, filigreed, silver-green leaves of about 5-7". So far, ours have been for external use only as we have not tasted the fruit. Eventually might reach 15-20 ft in height; can easily be kept smaller with pruning. Sun to part shade. Very drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy to the upper edge of USDA zone 7 so far.

7x 2g @ $32 Moraceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 34 Ficus carica ‘Brown Turkey’ Reliably twice bearing brownish purple dessert fig on a somewhat smaller tree than most cultivars (10-15 ft). First crop in July; second in late September. Full sun, not much water. Hardy.

2x 5g @ $42 Moraceae

Ficus carica 'Crusader' A very old collection brought from the Castle at Cambridge in the United Kingdom to the garden of famed Portland gardener Margaret Mason, where it performed better than in Endland's cooler climate. To 15-20 ft with voluptuous pink-tinted figs, perfect with procisuetto on a crisp October day. A Portland icon, named by Cistus in concert with Margaret herself. Full to part sun and rich well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established and frost hardy in USDA zone 8, lower with winter protection.

8x 2g @ $24 Moraceae

Fuchsia 'Golden Gate' Upright fuchsia with golden leaves and single flowers, cerise pink with a lavender blue corolla. To 30" tall, becoming a stout shrub in dappled shade or afternoon shade. Rich soil with consistent summer water is best with occasional fertilizer for health. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

18x 4in @ $5 Onagraceae

Fuchsia hatschbachii hardy fuchsia Interesting, tall-growing fuchsia with reddish stems, glossy green leaves, and an abundance of 3” hanging flowers of cerise and purple. Where temperatures remain above 15F, it can be used to clamber up a shrub or a trellis; or it can be sited where its long arching branches will get all the attention. Sun to shade in rich soil with regular water. One of the hardiest of the species Fuchsia, should resprout from 0F. USDA zone 7. Far superior to Fuchsia twodoorsedanii.

18x 4in @ $5 Onagraceae

Fuchsia magellanica 'Riccartonii' Profuse red and purple flowers are abundant and smaller than the species on this shrub, to 5-8 ft tall x 3-5 ft with arching branches. Dark green leaves emerge with some bronzing. This is a very old-fashioned fuchsia, great for hummingbirds, old and young. Sun to part shade in rich soil with summer water in hottest climates. Cut back to 8-12" in late winter. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6.

12x 1g @ $12 Onagraceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 35 Fuchsia regia var. serrae This fuchsia will attempt to climb or drape on whatever it is near, reaching 10-20 ft if allowed. Silvery shiny leaves, purple flowers and violet berries make this patio plant a winner. Overwinter via cuttings on windowsill. Olé Brazil. Particularly colorful with morning sun. Happy in dappled shade. Regular summer water as well. Freezes back in the low 20sF, resprouts from the low to mid teens F, low USDA zone 8.

8x 6in @ $11 Onagraceae

Fuchsia 'White Knight's Pearl' An easy to grow fuchsia with abundant flowers throughout the summer in gentle colors -- pink sepals and pale mauve corolla. Vigorous, to 4 ft tall and wide, these are best in part shade inland, or full sun on the coast, in rich soil with regular summer water. A die-back shrub that is best pruned back in the spring before new growth appears. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

18x 4in @ $4 Onagraceae

Galium odoratum sweet woodruff Small groundcover, to only 6-12" tall, form clumps that spread slowly at the edges. Clusters of white flowers hover above the plants in May and early June, brightening the shady garden. Foliage is fine-textured and aromatic when crushed, hence the common name of sweetscented bedstraw. Shade to part shade in rich soil with consistent summer water to maintain moisture. Can go summer dormant if dry. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.

18x 4in @ $4 Rubiaceae

Galtonia viridiflora summer hyacinth Greenish white, waxy, long-lasting flowers, like hanging bells on stems up to 20 on stems to 24-36", add something special to the summer garden. This South African bulb has rosettes of grassy, aromatic leaves forming small clumps from which the flower stems arise. Herbaceous, dying back in winter to return in spring. Full sun in rich, well-drained soil with average summer water. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $16 Liliaceae

Geranium x soboliferum 'Stanhoe' cranesbill Soft pink flowers from spring to fall look lovely against chocolatey, ruffled foliage. Grows to about 5-6" tall spreading to 2 ft wide in full to part sun regular summer water. Happy in the garden or trailing over banks or the sides of containers. Easy and frost hardy to 5F, USDA zone 7b, or lower.

18x 4in @ $5 Geraniaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 36 Gladiolus papilio A species gladiola -- lovely, simple, unusual. Grassy foliage, to 2 ft tall, and a flower stalk that rises above in August and September showing off lavender blooms with purplish “butterfly” markings inside. They need well-drained soil with consistent summer moisture and bright light. Best planted where they have plenty of room and robust neighbors. Perennial, dying back in winter and returning in spring. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $11 Iridaceae

Globularia cordifolia globe daisy A dense evergreen groundcover for sun with glossy-green leaves and velvety-blue flowers held a few inches above the foliage mat in summer. Grows to only an inch tall and about 1 ft wide in 3 years. Good for a rock garden, but looks great in well-drained soil with regular irrigation as well. Sun. Hardy to 15 below.

0x 4in @ $5 Globulariaceae

Grevillea juniperina 'Lava Cascade' 10x 1g @ $

Grevillea juniperina 'Low Red' Fabulous plant with boring name, this is one of the most exciting Grevillea's to come our way in some time. From Canberra this low -- to 18" x spreading 5 ft or more -- fine-textured ground cover surprised us with fire-engine-red flowers in abundance in late winter through spring and periodically throughout the year. Happily, it is among the hardiest of the genus, surviving temperatures to nearly 10ºF with little damage. Not, however, a lover of high summer humidity with heat, though particularly lean soil provides some mitigation. As with all Grevilleas, not to be fertilized with phosphorus or potassium. We have planted ours to great effect, we think, with Rosemarina officinalis 'Ken Taylor' and Ceanothus porrectus 'Emily Brown' -- all spilling over a low stone wall in full sun. Lean soil; drought tolerant once established. USDA zone 8; possibly zone 7.

10x 1g @ $15 Proteaceae

Grevillea victoriae ‘Marshall Olbrich’ This Western Hills Nursery form is far superior to all others of the species. Extremely floriferous, this evergreen shrub reaches 6 ft or a bit more. The foliage is handsome and olive-like, lighter on the undersides, and the orange flowers brighten a winter day, for hummingbirds as well. Full sun, good drainage, and average summer moisture. As with all proteas, avoid fertilizers with potassium or phosphorous. Frost hardy to 15F, mid USDA zone 8.

4x 5g @ $42 Proteaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 37 Gunnera manicata Called ‘dinosaur food’ by many, this S. American primitive thrives in Portland near a good source of water and fertilizer. Can take lots of sun when damp. Impress your friends: frighten the kids. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $15 Haloragaceae

Gunnera prorepens Think of your typical dinosaur food then think of the opposite. This tiny perennial with chocolate leaves reaches only 3” in height, spreading slowly. Prefers damp sites and bright light for best foliage color. Wonderful in pot combinations or in the ground near the leaky faucet or water feature. Can handle some heat as long as nights are generally cooler so not a favorite for the southeastern United States. Also a fine subject for partially submerged pots, e.g., the way one might grow carnivorous plants. Late season fruit creates a wonderful contrast and lasts into winter. Protect from tiny grazing New Zealand dinosaurs. Frost hardy in the upper teens F, USDA zone 8b.

18x 4in @ $7 Haloragaceae

Hakonechloa macra 'Albostriata' whitestriped japanese forest grass A rare and hard to find, lovely grass for part to full shade, the leaves striped in green and white on arching stems. Slow-growing, to only 12-15" tall in clumps a bit wider, these add grace and texture to the shady garden with rich soil and consistent summer moisture. Tiny green flowers are hardy noticeable in the late summer. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6.

15x 1g @ $15 Poaceae

Halimium atriplicifolium Striking, silver-white, evergreen shrub, to 3-4 ft, with bright yellow, cistusy flowers in late spring and early summer. For full sun and lean, well-drained soil. Very drought tolerant, so little summer water. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8. Good in pots or to enhance the winter palette.

6x 2g @ $22 Cistaceae

Halimium lasianthum ssp. formosum ‘Sandling’ Diminutive, graceful shrub for the dry garden, a Mediterranean native, to 18", spreading to 3 ft. This selection is particularly vigorous, with dainty, 1/4" silver-green leaves and 1" flowers in spring, large-petaled and butter-yellow with dark maroon centers. Sun and lean, mineral soil with little summer water necessary once established. Accepts more luxurious conditions but is short-lived. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

6x 2g @ $22 Cistaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 38 Halimium ocymoides This golden flowering ‘I’m almost a Cistus, but my floral structure is a little different’ is at home wherever its rockrose kin would be. Bright sun, blasty heat; lean soil; and little summer water. Plants reach 3 ft tall. Leaves are “evergrey.” Frost hardy in. USDA zone 8

5x 2g @ $22 Cistaceae

Halimium x pauanum Upright, evergreen shrub, to 6 x 4 ft, with gray-green foliage and, in May and June, abundant, brilliant yellow flowers, larger than most species and lasting for several weeks. Performs best in the sun, planted in mineral soil with good drainage. Drought tolerant once established. This cross between H. halimifolium and H. lasianthum is among the hardiest to frost. USDA zone 8 in Mediterranean conditions.

6x 2g @ $22 Cistaceae

Hebe 'Autumn Glory' Evergreen, upright shrub to about 3 ft, internodes flushed dark red, dark-green leaves edged with red when young. Flowers are violet-blue in racemes, summer through autumn. Sun to part shade, good drainage and normal water. USDA zone 8.

18x 4in @ $4 Scrophulariaceae

Hebe buxifolia box leaf hebe Small-leaved hebe, evergreen to 3 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide. Spikes of white flowers in summer. A sweet, neat hebe. Full sun to part shade with well-drained soil and at least occasional summer water once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

10x 1g @ $12 Scrophulariaceae

Hebe cupressoides Seriously hardy, cypress-like, whip cord Hebe grown mostly for its evergreen foliage. White flowers are magnificent under very high magnification. Sun to part shade, normal garden water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

18x 4in @ $4 Scrophulariaceae

Hebe ‘Karo Golden Esk’ Found near the Esk River, South Island, New Zealand. Low growing whipcord to 2.5 ft. Apparently a natural hybrid of H. odora and H. armstrongii. Green in summer turning gold in winter. Sun to part sun, good drainage and normal water. Has been surprisingly hardy to frost to low USDA zone 8.

16x 6in @ $12 Scrophulariaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 39 Hebe pimeleoides ‘Quicksilver’ One of the hardiest hebes and most beautiful. Densely branched shrub, low growing, to 1-1.5 ft tall and almost 3 ft wide, with blue-gray, glaucous leaves on dark stems for a showy contrast. A chance selection at County Park Nursery in the UK, this is one of the most popular hebes. Sun to part sun with good drainage and normal water. Frost hardy in USDA Zone 7.

18x 4in @ $5 Scrophulariaceae

Hebe pimeleoides ‘Quicksilver’ One of the hardiest hebes and most beautiful. Densely branched shrub, low growing, to 1-1.5 ft tall and almost 3 ft wide, with blue-gray, glaucous leaves on dark stems for a showy contrast. A chance selection at County Park Nursery in the UK, this is one of the most popular hebes. Sun to part sun with good drainage and normal water. Frost hardy in USDA Zone 7.

8x 6in @ $12 Scrophulariaceae

Hebe pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’ Unusually hardy hebe, tolerating temperatures down to 0F!!! Evergreen and small, to 18" tall x 2-3 ft wide, with silvery, mounding foliage and small white flowers on short spikes in mid summer to early fall. Sun to part sun in well-drained soil with regular water at least until well-established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

36x 4in @ $4 Scrophulariaceae

Hebe ‘Purple Shamrock’ One of the prettiest of the Hebes, this mounding, little shrub -- to about 2 ft -- has long, narrow leaves of olive-green with wide margins of mustard-yellow going orange to pink -- all set amid purple stems! We don't remember what the flowers are like, but we know it has them. With or without, the plant is stunning. Wonderful container plant especially with maroon foliage companions. Sun to part sun, good drainage and normal water. USDA zone 8.

18x 4in @ $4 Scrophulariaceae

Hebe salicifolia A very tall hebe, to 6-8 ft tall and as wide, with long, narrow leaves, willow-like, and, in summer, spikes of white to pale lilac flowers. As with all Hebes, sun and well-drained soil with some summer water to establish and occasionally thereafter. Very frost hardy, easily in USDA zone 8 and lower with good drainage.

18x 4in @ $4 Scrophulariaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 40 Helianthemum 'Belgravia Rose’ sunrose Cheerful, low-growing evergreen plant, this a compact selection with deep greenish grey leaves and soft pinky-salmon flowers. Full sun and mineral soil. Accepting of summer drought. Frost hardy to 0F or lower - USDA zone 6..

8x 6in @ $12 Cistaceae

Helianthemum 'Cheviot' A great selection of sun rose, with oodles of peachy apricot flowers in spring to early summer. Woody, evergreen shrub for the dry garden, to only 6-12" tall and spreading to 2 ft. A terrific ground cover for full sun, well-drained soil and little to no summer water once established. Shearing after flowering maintains compact growth. Use to cascade over walls or sides of containers. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6.

16x 6in @ $12 Cistaceae

Helianthemum 'The Bride' sunrose Those other sunroses are just bride’s maids in their showy dresses, this one is the bride, with pure white flowers in mid to late spring that are held sweetly against the silver-gray evergreen leaves. Grows to 6” high and about 3 ft wide. Cut back after flowering for the best look. Loves full sun and tolerates summer drought. Perfect for the hell strip or that hot, forsaken street corner... hmm... maybe this bride isn’t so pure after all. Cold hardy in USDA zone 6, -10F.

8x 6in @ $12 Cistaceae

Helichrysum thianschanicum “curry “ plant This plant and its near kin native from the Himalayas into the Mediterranean. A tight mounding shrub to 3 ft with silver leaves and mustard yellow flowers in late spring -- the whole plant exuding a savory fragrance. Full sun to dappled shade. Prefers some summer water & good drainage. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 6, from -5 to 0F

16x 6in @ $11 Asteraceae

Heliotropium arborescens 'Blue Wonder' blue wonder heliotrope 18x 4in @ $3 Boraginaceae

Hesperaloe parviflora false red yucca Extremely frost hardy succulent. Dense clumps of leathery, deeply grooved, blue-green leaves, to 3 ft tall and spreading slowly to 5 ft wide, with upright blooming, salmon-pink, fragrant flowers on 10 ft + stalks in late summer. Great for hummingbirds! Evergreen and suited for a difficult situation in sun (or light shade in hottest climates) with no summer irrigation. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

5x 1g @ $14 Liliaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 41 Heteromeles arbutifolia toyon Native western shrub, eventually 6-8 ft, from Baha north and just touching southern Oregon. 4” dusty green leaves, white spring flowers, and orange-red berries that atttract birds in fall and winter. Full sun and lean, well-drained soil. Summer drought tolerant. Prune to shape. Mistaken for holly in the hills around LA...thus “Hollywood”... Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

6x 2g @ $24 Rosaceae

Hoheria sexstylosa 'Stardust' lacebark A selection from New Zealand by Great Britain's Roy Lancaster, this is one of the hardier of the genus. A small tree to 15-20 ft, narrowly pyramidal in form with dark evergreen, scalloped, inch long leaves made even more elegant by the nearly black, lacy stems. Along with eucryphia, the genus is one of the best and most handsome for summer-flowering, small trees, these providing multiple clusters of small white flowers, here in June and July. Not a lover of high humidity. Provide consistent summer moisture in dry places. Prefers cool, well-drained soil with its face in the sun. Frost hardy into low USDA zone 8 if kept from drying or freezing winds.

8x 6in @ $16 Malvaceae

Holodiscus microphyllus desert goat's beard This beautiful denizen of the Great Basin, from Oregon south and east pretty much forever, sports silver-gray leaves of less than 1/2" on shrubs no more than 2-3 ft in height growing in rocky outcrops. Spring white flowers age gracefully to cinnamon colors in autumn. Amazingly drought adapted but just fine under normal garden conditions. Full sun; be thrifty with the water. Frost hardy in at least USDA zone 5, probably as low as zone 4.

10x 1g @ $15

Hosta 'First Frost' This Patricia Scolnik discovery of a sport of H. ‘Halcyon ‘adds a 1/2" creamy yellow margin (aging to white by seaon’s end) to the blue leaves of the parent. 16" tall leaves spreading to form a 3 ft wide clump, sending up its light lavender flower spike in mid-summer. For light shade and regular water in summer. Frost hardy in USDA zone 3.

10x 1g @ $14 Hostaceae

Hosta 'Halcyon' An all-time favorite of the blue foliaged hostas, this one forms a 2ft wide clump of 15” tall, rounded leaves, pointed when young. Holding its color well, it is a vigorous grower and durable, sending up beautiful blue-lavender flowers in summer. For part sun to light shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 3.

10x 2g @ $18 Hostaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 42 Hosta 'Stained Glass' A Hans Hansen introduction, and a marked improvement on H. ‘Guacamole’, from which it mutated. Brilliant shiny golden foliage surrounded by 2in wide dark green margins. Very vigorous and sun tolerant grower makes 3-4ft wide clumps of 15in tall leaves topped in late summer with large light lavenderflowers. Part sun to light shade. USDA Zone 3-9

8x 1g @ $14 Hostaceae

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' A well-known, classic hosta making a return. Broad leaves are oval and shiny, their light green color turning more golden with light. Plants form clumps up to 6 ft so leave plenty of room in the shady garden. Summer flowers are lavender and scentleess. Said to be slug resistant! Needs at least dappled shade and summer moisture. Frost hardy in USDA zone 3.

10x 1f @ $14 Hostaceae

Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris ‘Mirranda’ mirranda climbing hydrangea A Rippinggale Nursery (Boring, Ore) selection 10 years ago, this golden margined climbing hydrangea is happiest on a shaded north wall with adequate water. Slower than the species. White flowers in summer. Deciduous.

3x 5g @ $57 Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea integrifolia Evergreen, climbing hydrangea blooming from June to September with lovely white lace-caps that bees and butterflies love. The shiny foliage brightens up any partly shady or shady spot. Rich soil and average summer moisture is best. Can reach 10 ft or more but is easily pruned in autumn or early spring. Though self-clinging, outreaching branches can break so some support is required. Very frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

8x 6in @ $14 Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sun Goddess' 'Sun Goddess' is also known as 'Lemon Zest' and 'Yellow Leaf' -- confirming that, indeed, this is a yellow foliage hydrangea, a shrub to 4 ft x 4 ft with mophead flowers, pink to blue (with sufficient acidity). For a bright garden accent, protect from hottest afternoon sun and provide summer moisture. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8, upper zone 7 in a protected spot.

3x 6in @ $16 Hydrangeaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 43 Hydrangea serrata ‘Blue Deckle’ japanese mountain hydrangea Fabulous hydrangea, small and compact, to only 3.5 ft tall, the abundant flowers pale blue with hints of white and hints of pink -- bluer with acid soil. More lacecap than mophead, these were developed by hydrangea expert Michael Haworth-Booth as a dwarf alternative to H. macrophylla 'Generale Vicomtesse de Vibraye'. Blooms from June/July into autumn when flowers turn towards green with purplish undersides while the leaves take on colors of red and purple. Very nice, very easy in rich, well-drained soil with summer water and nutrients. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.

6x 2g @ $22 Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea serrata ‘Kiyosumi’ Precious hydrangea with lovely, lacecap flowers --pinkish white outlined in dark pink -- and deep, red tinted new growth that plays well with the flower color. Small in stature, to only 3-4 ft tall, and handsome intertwined with other shade loving plants. Named for Japan’s Mt. Kiyosumi where it was first discovered, this is one of the very finest hydrangeas. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

3x 6in @ $14 Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea serrata ‘O-amacha Nishiki' Rare and unusual, strikingly variegated hydrangea in greens and golds, this form selected by the late JC Raulston at the NC State University Arboretum that now bears his name. Deciduous shrub to 4 ft tall and wide with summer lacecap flowers of white florets blushed pink. Can take full sun on the coast but best protected from the harshest afternoon sun inland. Rich soil and summer water everywhere. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 6.

3x 4D @ $14 Hydrangeaceae

Ilex rotunda round leaf holly A classic broadleaved evergreen for the West. Shrubs are rounded, to 4-6 ft, the 5” leaves, exceedingly glossy with outsized teeth when young, eventually becoming toothless as the plant ages. Full sun to half shade. Appreciates occasional summer water though drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy USDA zone 6.

8x 5g @ $37 Aquifoliaceae

Iris [Pacific Coast Hybrid] 'Ciao' pacific coast iris A gorgeous, low growing iris, to only 8” high, with large, ruffled bright gold flowers in spring standing out against grassy, clump-forming evergreen foliage. Best with good drainage, perhaps on a slope, in sun to part shade with occasional summer water to establish and none in following years. Small clumps become large in just a few years and can be easily divided in the fall. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

10x 1g @ $14

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 44 Iris [Pacific Coast Hybrid] - deep blue, white markings 5x 1g @ $14

Iris [Pacific Coast Hybrid] - deep gold 10x 1g @ $14

Iris [Pacific Coast Hybrid] 'Drip Drop' A gorgeous iris with large white pleated flowers marked with dark blue lines and bright spots, which stand out in spring against grassy, clump-forming evergreen foliage. Best with good drainage, perhaps on a slope, in sun to part shade with occasional summer water to establish and none in following years. Small clumps become large in just a few years and can be easily divided in the fall. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

5x 1g @ $14

Iris [Pacific Coast Hybrid] 'Drip Drop' A gorgeous iris with large white pleated flowers marked with dark blue lines and bright spots, which stand out in spring against grassy, clump-forming evergreen foliage. Best with good drainage, perhaps on a slope, in sun to part shade with occasional summer water to establish and none in following years. Small clumps become large in just a few years and can be easily divided in the fall. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

5x 1g @ $14

Iris [Pacific Coast Hybrid] - purple/yellow eye 20x 1g @ $14

Iris [Pacific Coast Hybrid] - white with gold spray Low-growing, Pacific Coast iris, to 1 ft high, with ruffled flowers, white sprayed with gold, just as the name suggests. Best in Sun to light shade with little summer water once established. Frost hardy in USDA one 8.

5x 1g @ $14 Iridaceae

Isotoma fluviatilis - dark blue dark star creeper A steppable groundcover with tiny, green leaves and, in this form, dark blue, star flowers from late spring to frost. Great for filling in between pavers or over the sides of containers. Evergreen in mild winters. To only 2" or so tall spreading to 18-24" wide. Full sun in coastal climates but afternoon shade or dappled shade inland. Needs summer water. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5. (AKA: Laurentia fluviatilis, Lobelia fluviatilis, Pratia pedunculata and Pratia puberula!)

18x 4in @ $4 Campanulaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 45 Jasminum humile 'Revolutum' A wonderfully fragrant and hardy scrambling shrub, rare but easy to grow. Flowers are fragrant in butter yellow clusters throughout the growing season. Quickly (3 ft per year) to 15 ft tall and wide, easily kept smaller, and needing support such as a lattice or other strong plants for interweaving. Adapts to either sun or shade in average, well-drained soil. Blooms on new wood. Frost hardy to 5F, mid USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $16 Oleaceae

Jasminum mesnyi ‘Gold Tip’ primrose jasmine Similar to Jasminum mesnyi 'Full Moon' but with leaves that are variegated gold and green, creating a mounding texture. Also a mounding shrub to 4-5 ft or a vine to 10 ft or more. Sun for best color but very adaptable to shade. Cheerful, too. Flowers are similar as well, pale yellow appearing from spring through autumn. Drought tolerant though appreciates occasional summer water in dry climates. Frost hardy to 10F, the bottom of USDA zone 8. Also known as Jasminum primulinum,

6x 1g @ $18 Oleaceae

Jasminum officinale f. affine poet’s jasmine Deciduous, hardy, intensely fragrant jasmine with large white flowers from May to September. Vigorous and easy. Full sun at top, cool at base. Cold hardy to USDA zone 7.

7x 3g @ $38 Oleaceae

Kerria japonica ‘Variegata’ - dwarf form Not your grandmother’s Kerria. This dwarf form, from Siskiyou Rare Plants, has green leaves edged and splashed white and single, bright yellow flowers in spring on a very restrained, deciduous shrub - to only 2-3 ft tall and wide. Tough and dependable in full sun to half shade with summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

3x 1g @ $1g Rosaceae

Kniphofia caulescens red hot poker Narrow, evergreen, blue-green leaves maintain a good garden presence throughout the year so the July-August flowers, orange and yellow on 4 ft spikes are a wonderful bonus. Heat and drought tolerant, so bright sun and little summer water. Enjoy! Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

8x 6in @ $12 Liliaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 46 Lamium maculatum 'Anne Greenaway' spotted dead nettle Brighten up a shady spot with this strikingly variegated groundcover with leaves of pale green, centered in silver and edged in chartreuse. A standout alone, but add in the lavender flowers in late spring and you have a bright spot indeed. to only 6-8" tall spreading to 2 ft wide, these perennials love moist, well-drained soil but tolerate some drought once established. A good woodland ground cover and said to be deer resistant. Frost hardy to -40F, USDA zone 3.

18x 4in @ $4

Lamium maculatum 'Aureum' Brighten up a shady area with this tough golden groundcover. Grows to under a foot high and will spread to about 2 ft wide in a year. Tolerates drought well, but performs better with some moisture. Pretty lavender flowers follow the new growth in spring. Hardy to 30 below F.

18x 4in @ $4 Lamiaceae

Laurus nobilis 'Aurea' golden bay For the culinary gardener -- a densely branched, evergreen tree, 6-15 ft wide x 10-30 ft tall with bright yellow, aromatic leaves that can season soups and stews. Small, yellowish flowers and black, fruit. Native to the Mediterranean in moist valleys, so well-drained soil, sun to part shade, and some summer moisture is best, at least until well established. Frost hardy in USDA zones 8-11.

2x 5g @ $47 Myrtaceae

Lavandula 'Goodwin Creek Grey' A compact lavender, only 3 ft x 3.5 ft, with luscious soft gray foliage and dark purple-blue flowers throughout the year in milder winters. Sun, well-drained soil, and little summer water once established make this a showy garden subject, one that attracts bees and resists deer! This hybrid, selected and named by Goodwin Creek Nursery, is recommended for overwintering indoors where it will bloom with 5 hours of sunlight. Plenty frost hardy outdoors, accepting temperatures to 0F, USDA zone 7.

6x 1g @ $9 Lamiaceae

Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast' spanish lavender Small, evergreen shrub, 1-2 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide, with inch long leaves, very gray-green, and purple flowers from early spring to late summer and occasionally all year. Like all lavenders, likes full sun and well-drained soil with only occasional summer water. This form, found by Otto Quast and introduced by California's Homestead Nursery, is frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

10x 2g @ $16 Lamiaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 47 Ledebouria 'Gary Hammer' spotted squill A whacked out version of the common squill, this Mexican form is better in foliage than in flower. The flowers are a pale blue and proliferate, but the foliage is spotted and lasts for up to three months. Dry summers are best, but not required. Frost hardy to less than 10F, below USDA zone 8. Slow to propagate, but worth the wait.

8x 6in @ $11 Liliaceae

Leptospermum namadgiensis alpine tea tree One of the nicest tea trees to come to us in a long time, this shared with us by Paul Bonine of Xera Plants and named after Namadgi National Park on the Australian Capital Territory/ New South Wales border. Only found in the late 80s growing on thin soils at high elevations and introduced to us recently. To 3-4 ft tall with small, shiny, evergreen leaves and spring flowers, white ever so slightly tinted pink, for sun to dappled shade. To us the most striking feature is the bark, peeling in sheets to a light orange. Plants in the garden should be lifted to expose this lovely feature. Good hedging or container plant and rather drought tolerant in the ground. Has been tested so far in this country to as low as 5F with no damage, therefore a confidant USDA zone 7b.

5x 2g @ $24 Myrtaceae

Lespedeza thunbergii 'Gibraltar' Arching branches covered in lavender-pink flowers make this shrub a spectacular addition to the garden. Planted where it can spill over and through it neighbors will show it off nicely. Grows 6 ft tall x 12 ft wide. Late deciduous only after a lovely display of its golden fall leaves combined with pinky flowers. Sun to part sun and occasional summer water. Frost hardy to USDA zone 4.

10x 1g @ $14 Fabaceae

Leucothoe fontanesiana 'Scarletta' fetterbush, dog hobble Evergreen shrub with the mysterious common name of dog hobble. Whatever the name, these are lovely shrubs, to only 3-5 ft tall and wide, with deep red new growth that matures to shiny green in summer and darkens to bronzy purple in winter. Sun adds even more red to the foliage. Spring flowers are white and fragrant. Likes moist, rich, well-drained soil. Sun to part shade with summer water. Frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4.

10x 1g @ $15 Ericaceae

Lewisia cotyledon bitterroot One of Northern California and Southern Oregon’s most beautiful native wildflowers. These have been hybridized into an eye popping range of colors. Nice evergreen rosettes as well. Give these plants sun and excellent drainage and enjoy the show. May go deciduous in too much heat or cold, but they are hardy in USDA zone 4.

8x 6in @ $11 Portulacaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 48 Lewisia cotyledon - Intense Colors bitteroot One of northern California and southern Oregon’s most beautiful native wildflowers. These have been hybridized into an eye popping range of colors. Nice evergreen rosettes as well. Give these plants sun and excellent drainage and enjoy the show. May go deciduous in too much heat or cold, but they are hardy in USDA zone 4.

8x 6in @ $11 Portulacaceae

Libertia ixiodes ‘Goldfinger’ new zealand iris One of the brightest, with cascading, gold-orange foliage on a clumping, garden accent, to about 18” x 18”. White star-like flowers appear in clusters mid-spring, producing large yellow berries for fall. Sun to part shade. The New Zealand natives prefer rich, moist, well-drained soil but tolerate some summer drought once established. Easily frost hardy in USDA zone 8 and reported to tolerate temperatures as low as 0F.

8x 6in @ $16 Iridaceae

Libertia peregrinans orange flag Odd iris relative from New Zealand with flaming orange foliage to 1 ft tall and handsome, flattened, upward-facing white flowers. Slowly spreads to fill its space. Full to half sun with moisture. Excellent in containers. Frost hardy to mid USDA zone 8.

30x 1g @ $14 Iridaceae

Lilium 'Casa Blanca' oriental lily Said to be the very best, white Oriental lily! with huge and spectacular, white trumpet flowers, amazingly fragrant, appearing in summer on stems to 4-5 ft tall. Long lasting as cut flowers. Full sun to part shade in soil that drains reasonably well with summer water provided -- being careful not to over water. Very frost hardy tolerating temperatures to -30F, USDA zone 4.

5x 3g @ $28 Liliaceae

Lilium lancifolium ‘Flore Pleno’ double devil lily This very old Chinese selection of a double flowered tiger lily was shared by Vader, WA nursery, A Plethora of Primulas. Dark green foliage rises to 5' capped by orange many tepalled flowers in late summer. Baby bulbils nestle in leaf axils so you may easily share this bulb with friends.. Easy in sunny well watered border.

7x 1g @ $14 Liliaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 49 Lilium 'Matrix' asiatic lily Another exciting lily, this with upfacing bell flowers, bright red with a orange centers, in early summer. To 12" - 24" tall, these a fabulous in full sun, fairly well-drained soil, with regular summer water, being careful not to over water. Extremely frost hardy, taking temperatures to -40F, USDA zone 3.

5x 3g @ $28 Liliaceae

Liriope muscari ‘Okina’ frosted monkey grass Brighten a garden spot with this stunning, clumping monkey grass, to 10” tall, from China. Evergreen leaves emerge a very eye-catching white in spring and become streaked through the season, turning all green in the fall. Stalks of lilac flowers in late summer add to the delight of this special plant. For sun to shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

8x 6in @ $16 Convallariaceae

Lithocarpus densiflorus var. echinoides SBH 7213 A favorite West Coast native shrub and very diminuitive form of the tan oak. These Siskiyou Mountains endemics grow only to 3-4 ft in height, forming dense rounded shrubs. The blue-green leaves, particularly powdery blue in this collection from the Oregon Mountain, have undersides of nearly white and new growth a blue-tinted-pink and furry. The flowers look those of a chestnut with branched, cream-colored inflorescences and golden brown “acorns.” Tough, native mostly to serpentine soil regions, they seem at home anywhere on the West Coast with lean soil and away from summer garden water. Not a plant for humid summer climates. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

6x 1g @ $15 Fagaceae

Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward' Prostrate ground cover with deep green, evergreen foliage and intensely blue flowers in early spring into summer. Sun or a bit of shade in well-drained soil and very very little summer water. 6" tall x up to 2 ft wide. Can be trimmed after blooming. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

12x 1g @ $9 Boraginaceae

Lobelia ‘Queen Victoria’ cardinal flower Shocking red flowers in profusion adorn this red-bronze foliaged Lobelia. Blooms all summer; a hummingbird's delight. To 3-5 ft tall spreading slowly to form a clump up to 2 ft wide. Likes to be kept reasonably damp but in well-drained soil. Full sun for best color. A die-back perennial, returning in the spring. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6.

18x 4in @ $4 Campanulaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 50 Lonicera nitida ‘Lemon Beauty’ If you are going to commit a horticultural faux pas, you might as well do it with this. Evergreen shrub, to 4-6 ft with tiny green leaves edged yellow, remaining so in a bit of shade; variegation becomes less distinct, more overall yellow, in brightest light. ‘Lemon Beauty’ makes a very nice low hedge. As a single plant, it shines. Sun to part shade with normal water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

24x 6in @ $12 Caprifoliaceae

Lonicera nitida 'Twiggy' A New Zealand introduction of a classic, landscape plant with tiny golden leaves that hold their color well. Dense and, indeed, twiggy, and smaller than the species, to only 4 ft tall eventually. Excellent as hedging or bordering material, a bright spot in sun to part shade with average summer water. Evergreen in USDA zone 8 and cold hardy to USDA zone 6.

8x 6in @ $12 Caprifoliaceae

Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum chinese fringeflowers With foliage emerging red-purple and maturing to purple-green, the foliage on this Chinese witchhazel is always multicolored. An evergreen shrub, to 6-10 ft tall and wide, that produces pink, frilly flowers in late winter, early spring and occasionally all year. Best in full to part sun in rich, well-drained soil with consistent summer water and protection from cold winds. Can be nipped by especially cold winters, but easily recover from temperatures in the mid teens F, often blooming later. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

15x 3g @ $37

Lupinus hirsutissimus stinging lupine This little lupine is indeed hairy just as its proper name implies. Native to dry slopes particularly in California and southern Oregon, these can reach 3 ft tall with purple-blue flowers in spring and summer. Sun and lean soil with little summer water. Allow seed to mature to add plants as these are short-lived, perhaps 2-3 years. For their short lives they are hardy in USDA zone 7.

18x 4in @ $4 Fabaceae

Luzula nivea snowy woodrush Evergreen, clumping perennial that is tolerant of dry shade! To 12-16" tall and wide, with grass-like foliage in clumps that spread slowly. Clusters of small white flowers, unusually show for a "grass", sit on taller stems in summer. Accepting of full sun with regular summer water and shade, either moist or dry (once established). Best if not pampered too much. Frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4.

18x 4in @ $5 Juncaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 51 Magnolia figo var. skinneriana Handsome evergreen tree, once in the genus Michelia and now classified with Magnolias. To 15-30 ft, with fragrant, creamy flowers in early summer. Thrives in sun to part shade with consistent moisture. Has proved to be one of the hardiest to cold of the michelia grouping within the Magnolias, accepting USDA zone 7.

8x 2g @ $37 Magnoliaceae

Magnolia laevifolia 'Copperstop' Our selection from seeds collected at a temple in southern China and shared with us by Roger Warner. Particularly furry stems and leaves, along with abundant 1.5", white and very fragrant flowers for long periods of time in spring and again in fall set this plant apart from the species. Easily kept as an espalier or shrub, it can be trained to a single leader and grow to as tall as 12 ft where the coppery leaf undersides can be admired. Happy and compact in full sun but just as at home, though much more airy, in dappled shade. Even moisture and generous nutrients. USDA zone 7.

5x 5g @ $52 Magnoliaceae

Magnolia laevifolia ‘Velvet Cascade’ Graceful, ropey foliage -- slightly weeping in this cultivar from Eric Sannor. Recently M. dianica, previously Michelia yunnanensis, and always fabulous. White blooms are profuse and intensely fragrant over a long period beginning in spring. Plus cinnamon indumentum on the new buds! Sun to half shade, regular water. Can be reach 10 ft but can easily be kept small with careful pruning. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

5x 5g @ $52 Magnoliaceae

Magnolia virginiana var. australis The southern forms of M. Virginiana are not only most fully evergreen but seem to perform much better on the West Coast than the deciduous types. They are more tolerant of drought and all are exceedingly handsome. A tree to about 30' of broad pyramidal shape with blueish leaves, paler blue to nearly silver underneath. The flowers are fairly small, only 2" or 3" but a very pretty pale lemon yellow and lemon scented. Here is it not unusual to find flowers on any day of the year, but certainly more frequently in summer and fall, enough so their fragrance can be detected from some distance. Fine in full sun. A good understory tree and most excellent street tree. Some summer water in dry summer places. This collection has been fine in USDA zone 7 and even upper zone 6, but has shed a number of its leaves at 0ºF.

8x 5g @ $47 Magnoliaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 52 Mahonia eurybracteata Not only one of the best mahonias to come along in years – these brought to us from Japan -- but one of the best new garden textures. Leaves, 8” to 1 ft long with exceedingly long narrow leaflets of olivey green sometimes cast in silver, give a tropical effect, not found elsewhere in the temperate world…to my knowledge. The plants grow to about 4 ft producing sprays of branches, late autumn bunches of yellow flowers, and, if we are at all lucky, bluish black fruit through winter. Excellent in containers or the light woodland garden. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7. To quote Hayes Jackson, “don’t be dumb, get you some.”

2x 2g @ $37 Berberidaceae

Mahonia eurybracteata 'Soft Caress' PP 20183 10x 4D @ $19

Mahonia fortunei ‘Curlyque’ A Cistus introduction. A seedling of a very useful Asian Oregon grape with an upright form to 4 ft occasionally to 6 ft . Habitually flowering in fall, earlier than other Asian species, and having smaller rosettes of leaves. This “brand” has particularly long, narrow, graceful leaves, slightly twisted to form a most attractive pattern and texture. Full sun to dappled shade with summer water in dry climates. Mildew can occur on plants in shade that is too dense. Frost hardy to upper USDA zone 7 to low zone 8.

5x 6in @ $18 Berberidaceae

Mahonia gracilipes Peek at the leaf undersides in brilliant white and fall in love. This rare Chinese evergreen Mahonia, introduced into Western horticulture in 1980 by Roy Lancaster, has pretty flowers with purple-red petals and ivory interiors. Sturdy and choice. Native to shady limestone cliffs, though it’s quite happy in garden conditions in full sun with moist soil to nearly full shade. Can reach about 6 feet high and 5 feet wide eventually. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

3x 2g @ $32 Berberidaceae

Mahonia gracilipes Peek at the leaf undersides in brilliant white and fall in love. This rare Chinese evergreen Mahonia, introduced into Western horticulture in 1980 by Roy Lancaster, has pretty flowers with purple-red petals and ivory interiors. Sturdy and choice. Native to shady limestone cliffs, though it’s quite happy in garden conditions in full sun with moist soil to nearly full shade. Can reach about 6 feet high and 5 feet wide eventually. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $19 Berberidaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 53 Mahonia x media 'Charity' Tall, vigorous and flashy. The big sister of the ‘Faith’, ‘Hope’ & ‘Charity’ trio. Can reach 12 ft with sizzling yellow candelabras mid-winter. Handsome evergreen specimen. Full to part sun.

10x 5g @ $47 Berberidaceae

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon' golden dawn redwood This gorgeous, golden-foliage, Japanese selection of the living fossil tree, dawn redwood is somewhat less monsterous in size than its green kin. Medium to fast growing. eventually to 100 ft tall x 15 ft wide in as many years. Full to part sun with adequate summer water and well-drained soil. Winter deciduous. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.

3x 2g @ $37 Taxodiaceae

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon' golden dawn redwood This gorgeous, golden-foliage, Japanese selection of the living fossil tree, dawn redwood is somewhat less monsterous in size than its green kin. Medium to fast growing. eventually to 100 ft tall x 15 ft wide in as many years. Full to part sun with adequate summer water and well-drained soil. Winter deciduous. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.

1x 5g @ $65 Taxodiaceae

Millium effusium ‘Aureum’ Bright, grassy foliage for a shady, moist spot, emerges bright yellow in spring and ages to cheerful chartreuse. To about 1 ft high x 1 ft wide in the shady garden, they need regular summer summer water in rich soil. Frost hardy to -25F, mid USDA zone 5.

18x 4in @ $4 Poaceae

Mimulus aurantiacus 'Jeff's Tangerine' Of all the West Coast natives, the shrubby monkey flowers have some of the most to offer. Evergreen, to about 4 ft or more in the wild, with flowers ranging from butter yellow to oranges to even deep pink. M. a. 'Jeff's Tangerine' came as a seedling in our friend Jeff Rooney's garden. The flowers are a pleasing, yes, tangerine color, with an orange throat and a little creamy yellow around the margins. In years of light frost it has flowered year round, though in the winter cold spell of 2004, temperatures in the low 20s F knocked the flowers off but did little to thwart its luxurious growth. Able to withstand summer drought, it will happily go dormant until fall rains begin. Also tolerant of reasonable garden water if soil is well drained and light is bright, flowering year-round in mid USDA zone 8 or above. Otherwise a fine pot specimen or seasonal addition to containers.

36x 4in @ $5 Scrophulariaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 54 Muehlenbeckia astonii This is one of the most unusual of the wire vines -- and it's not even really a vine! Another archetypically New Zealand plant with its wonderful divaricating, beak-proof adaptation. M. astonii forms a 3', very dense mound of black, wiry stems adorned with tiny round leaves and minute flowers pollinated by who-knows what, but something really, really small. Has the same architecture as the genus Corokia but tighter and smaller. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and bright light for best form. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

3x 2g @ $28 Polygonaceae

Nandina domestica var. leucocarpa white fruited heavenly bamboo Not only is this heavenly bamboo a paler green than others, its berries are a ghostly white to banana yellow. VERY cool. Use as you would other nandinas but perhaps provide a bit of shade to protect the leaves from burn. An excellent evergreen, to 6 ft tall x 4 ft wide in ten years. Drought tolerant in shade, once established but accepts summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

7x 6in @ $14 Berberidaceae

Nasella pulchra california needle grass Parker’s hands down ultimate world class personal favorite bunch grass. Common in West Coast valley grasslands, this durable clumper is fabulous backlit when its reflective long seed awns glow gold. Sun. USDA zone 6.

18x 4in @ $5 Poaceae

Nerium oleander ‘Hardy White’ hardy white oleander The hardiest of the oleander clones in cultivation, these with pure white flowers on 4-6 ft, evergreen shrubs. Full sun, bright and blasty, is what they like without requiring a great deal of supplemental irrigation in summer. Undamaged when temperatures dip to the mid teens, mid USDA zone 8, though the leaves can burn around 14F. Plants have resprouted from the low single digits in zone 7.

5x 2g @ $24 Apocynaceae

Nothofagus obliqua southern beech Handsome, deciduous tree, to 30-50 ft tall with good structure -- open with arching branches -- in maturity. Oval leaves are bluish above and paler beneath for that flashy bicolor effect. Toothed on the margins as well. The bark is silver-gray, resembling a true beech. Deciduous with autumn color in gold, orange, and even red. Best in sun to part shade. Accepting of summer water but tolerant of periods of summer drought. Frost hard in upper USDA zone 7.

2x 7g @ $85 Fagaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 55 Nyssa sinensis A lovely and vigorous of the swamp tupelo, this chinese species grows taller, to 40 ft or more, with apical dominance (uprighteousness...) maintained much more easily than our native North American. Sun to dappled shade. As well, tolerant of a fair amount of drought, and, if that's not enough, it will sit in winter water happily. Vibrant fall color, deep oranges to gold. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6, at least.

8x 1g @ $18 Cornaceae

Olea europaea 'Picual' Vigorous, and one of the primary Spanish cultivars, to 12 ft or so in 5 years, with dazzling silver leaves held upright to expose the reflective undersides. Late season fruit is eggplant-purple. Rated as one of Mike Remmick’s three best for harvest in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Sun and lean, well-drained soil. Water to establish; withhold in late summer to harden. Self-fertile but a neighbor is always best. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8, possibly zone 7.

8x 2g @ $32 Oleaceae

Olearia moschata incense plant A cold hardy, shrubby ‘daisy’ from New Zealand with handsome, ever-gray foliage and awesome white leaf undersides and stems. White corymbs of small daisy flowers appear in summer. Full sun and well-drained soil is best. Drought tolerant once established. Grows to 4 ft or so high and wide. Cold hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8a.

6x 2g @ $24 Asteraceae

Olearia x haastii daisy bush This stiff leaved New Zealand ‘daisy on a stick’ is a handsome addition to your sunny border. A shrub to 4 ft tall x 4 ft wide, easily pruned, with fragrant, long-lasting, white flowers in summer and excellent evergreen leaves. Tolerates coastal conditions and summer drought, though accepts regular water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

8x 6in @ $12 Asteraceae

Olearia x mollis 'Zennorensis' One of the most architectural of the Olearias, found at Zennor Manor, a particularly windy part of the United Kingdom. This 4 to 6 ft, layered shrub with its golden, flaking bark and dark stems, produces 3-4" leaves, narrow, silvered, and with fascinating serration. White flowers in spring, though not produced in great abundance. Perfect with such cohorts as Corokia and Astelia for that powdered silver garden. Has experienced close to 0ºF without serious injuries in the United Kingdom and even resprouted from slightly lower. Prefers even moisture especially in hot summer climates. Sun to part shade. Mid to upper USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $14 Asteraceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 56 Opuntia microdasys - typical form bunny ears cactus Another of Sean’s early childhood succulents, one that still entrances him (until violently shaken) and can only be described as “cute” -- the Opuntia that is -- with nearly perfectly round pads dressed in tiny clusters of pale glochids -- which by the way are not cute, as they get in ones clothing – and yellow flowers in summer. Though most often grown as a container plant, the species is hardy outdoors in USDA zone 8 or above. This came from a decidedly zone 7 place, an old garden in Albuquerque, NM. Full sun or brightest windowsill for best appearance.

8x 6in @ $12 Cactaceae

Opuntia santa-rita x O. basilaris ‘Baby Rita’ One of the most beautifully colored forms of the frost hardy cacti. A compact prickly pear, to 2 ft with 3-4” pads of greenish yellow tinted pink. Ruffled pink flowers in late spring. Full sun with sharp drainage. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6.

8x 6in @ $14 Cactaceae

Origanum 'Bristol Cross' hop flowered oregano Though these flowers won’t find their way into your next glass of micro-brewed suds, they just might give you a pleasant buzz with a simple look. Long strings of bracts, apple-green tinged rose, topped by lavender petals look a lot like hops. Flowers begin in July and continue through frost. Grows to about 2 ft high and wide. Requires excellent drainage. Great in a container or spilling over a rock wall. Full to part sun. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6.

8x 6in @ $11 Lamiaceae

Origanum ‘Norton Gold’ Spreading culinary oregano with deep golden leaves whose color persists in bright sun. Full sun, little supplemental water. Use as a small scale ground cover or tuck into rock crevices. 12" tall and 2 ft wide in 2 years. Hardy to 20 below F. USDA zone 5.

8x 6in @ $11 Lamiaceae

Oscularia deltoides pink ice plant Seriously cute ice plant from South Africa, this one evergreen with succulent, fleshy leaves -- light blue-green and somewhat 3-sided with toothed edges -- on dark stems! What’s not to love? Add the fragrant, deep pink, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers for more fun in spring and summer. Full sun to a bit of shade and good drainage. Drought tolerant but fatter and fuller with regular water. Frost hardy to 15-20F, upper USDA zone 8.

8x 1g @ $11 Aizoaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 57 Oscularia deltoides pink ice plant Seriously cute ice plant from South Africa, this one evergreen with succulent, fleshy leaves -- light blue-green and somewhat 3-sided with toothed edges -- on dark stems! What’s not to love? Add the fragrant, deep pink, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers for more fun in spring and summer. Full sun to a bit of shade and good drainage. Drought tolerant but fatter and fuller with regular water. Frost hardy to 15-20F, upper USDA zone 8.

18x 4in @ $4 Aizoaceae

Osmanthus delavayi sweet olive No doubt the most durable, most abusable, most hedge-able, most dependable of the sweet olives. Stocky evergreen shrub to 6 ft or so loaded with intoxicatingly sweet-scented, small, white spring flowers. Full sun to part shade in any soil (except swampy!). Drought tolerant once established. Can be pruned in summer to maintain shape. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $14 Oleaceae

Osmanthus delavayi sweet olive No doubt the most durable, most abusable, most hedge-able, most dependable of the sweet olives. Stocky evergreen shrub to 6 ft or so loaded with intoxicatingly sweet-scented, small, white spring flowers. Full sun to part shade in any soil (except swampy!). Drought tolerant once established. Can be pruned in summer to maintain shape. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

15x 1g @ $14 Oleaceae

Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus [Nanjing selection] sweet olive Imagine warm ripe apricots on a summer evening, the scent of this ancient and extremely popular, Chinese selection. Evergreen shrub to 12 ft or so. Fall blooming with bright orange, highly scented flowers. Best in sun with normal water, though can tolerate quite a bit of shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

1x 6in @ $28 Oleaceae

Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Goshiki’ This fragrant olive’s rounded outline and foliage make it an excellent border shrub. Goshiki is ‘five colored’ in Japanese and refers to the rainbow-splashed variegation in the new growth. Intensely fragrant, tiny, cream, fall flowers are added attractions. To 4-8 ft in sun to part shade with regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7, possibly 6.

10x 1g @ $15 Oleaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 58 Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Slow growing and quite showy evergreen shrub with rounded, shiny, dark green foliage -- a very unlikely sweet olive. White flowers in winter, small but intensely fragrant. Reaches 5 x 5 ft or so at maturity in sun to part shade where the soil is rich and receives regular summer water. Can be used for a low hedge. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

10x 1g @ $14 Oleaceae

Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’ Slow growing and quite showy evergreen shrub with rounded, shiny, dark green foliage -- a very unlikely sweet olive. White flowers in winter, small but intensely fragrant. Reaches 5 x 5 ft or so at maturity in sun to part shade where the soil is rich and receives regular summer water. Can be used for a low hedge. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

10x 5g @ $42 Oleaceae

Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Variegatus’ variegated false holly cuttings from the one hundred year old tree at the Portland Classical Chinese Garden. Full sun, summer water. White fragrant flowers in winter. Usually 6 or so feet tall, but in time.....

10x 5g @ $47 Oleaceae

Osmanthus 'Jim Porter' Thought to be derived from O. armatus, O. ‘Jim Porter’ has one of the most beautifully sculptured appearances of any in the genus. Reasonably fast to 6-8 ft and a narrow pyramidal form with 4", narrow, shiny green leaves dissected more than halfway back to the mid vein in a wonderful spiked pattern. Flowering begins in September and often lasts through November and December with very fragrant, small, white clusters amid the leaves. Typical Osmanthus culture -- reasonably well-drained soil; sun to light shade; summer watering is best in dry climates to maintain vigor. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $15 Oleaceae

Othonna cheirifolia barbary ragwort We grow this wonderful, silvery composite from Tunisia mostly for the extremely attractive gray spatulate leaves, but the bright yellow daisy flowers are nice too. Evergreen and shrubby or hanging to 2 ft or so. Full sun and well-drained soil. Frost hardy to 10 to 15F, low to mid USDA zone 8. Good succulent and color accent for stone walls and rock gardens.

18x 4in @ $4 Asteraceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 59 Oxalis vulcanicola ‘Aurea’ Stunning collection by Dennis Breedlove from high elevations in southern Mexico, this small succulent subshrub can reach 18" or so and will spill beautifully over the sides of walls or containers. The 1/4" purple tinted leaves are infused with coppery orange and yellow and adorned mid to late season with small (never having set seed for us) yellow flowers. A stunning combination with maroons, oranges or cerise in containers. Frost hardy to about 26ºF; recovers from about 20ºF but an easy pot plant anywhere. Way not invasive. Full sun to dappled shade in hot areas.

36x 4in @ $4 Oxalidaceae

Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius ‘Silver Jubilee’ One of the very best for silver foliage - to 3 ft x 3 ft with crowded, tiny leaves. Large corymbs of opalescent white flowers open from red buds and reflect a pink cast. Evergreen and accepting of very little water once established and poor soils that are well-drained. Said to be deer tolerant. Full sun to part shade. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $12 Asteraceae

Papaver sp. Received from a friend as Verbascum undulatum and we were very excited until we found out they are poppies, unidentified but very pretty with little dark red flowers. Likely to be an annual but we expect them to reseed. So enjoy and hope they come back.

16x 6in @ $5 Scrophulariaceae

Papaver spicatum turkish spike poppy This underused perennial boasts a 20”, hollyhock-like flower spike of creamy apricot that emerges from a tight clump of light green foliage. Blossoms in June and July give way to summer dormancy before an autumn reawakening. Prefers rich, well-drained soil and regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

8x 6in @ $12 Papaveraceae

Papaver spicatum turkish spike poppy This underused perennial boasts a 20”, hollyhock-like flower spike of creamy apricot that emerges from a tight clump of light green foliage. Blossoms in June and July give way to summer dormancy before an autumn reawakening. Prefers rich, well-drained soil and regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

18x 4in @ $5 Papaveraceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 60 Parahebe catarractae 'Delight' Hebe relative, shrubby to subshrubby, with white flowers with central violet spots from mid spring until frost. Half to full sun, regular water and well-drained soil. Might get 3 ft eventually, but it can be kept to under 2 ft. Shear after bloom to lengthen bloom period. Nice evergreen perennial. Hardy to 5F.

18x 4in @ $4 Scrophulariaceae

Passiflora caerulea hardy blue passionflower Though the perfect flowers with tripped out blue anthers might induce acid flashbacks in the unwary, it is otherwise an excellent garden plant. Vigorous, easy, eand xtremely hardy. Evergreen.

6x 1g @ $16 Passifloraceae

Passiflora caerulea ‘Spyder’ TM A hardier selection of caerulea with trademarked white petals, blue anthers and wacked out presence. Vigorous and easy in the garden where it is happiest with its feet in the shade and head in the sun.

7x 1g @ $16 Passifloraceae

Pelargonium ‘Persian Queen’ One of the best and brightest of the fancy leaved Pelargoniums, this grows into the typical pot geranium that Gramma loved but with a punk twist -- screaming yellow leaves and cerise flowers. Ours lived through most winters, but, in areas below USDA zone 9, cuttings should be taken annually and dried or rooted in sand for the next year. Plants may also be lifted and stored in a cool place -- with those forgotten potatoes. Excellent container addition, if just for the shock value alone.

18x 4in @ $4 Geraniaceae

Penstemon heterophyllus 'Electric Blue' foothills penstemon Lovely small penstemon with late spring flowers of gentian blue on 18" stems that stand above clumps of long, narrow, evergreen leaves, spreading to 1-1.5 ft. Found in sunny sites in the California foothills, these are easy to grow in sun, needing no summer moisture once established but tolerating some. Well-drained soil is a must; they dislike wet feet, summer or winter. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6.

18x 4in @ $4 Scrophulariaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 61 Penstemon x mexicali 'Sunburst Amethyst' A gorgeous penstemon, blooming from early summer to autumn in spikes of dark purple bells, to 18" high in clumps to 18" wide. A cross between American and Mexican species introduced by Jelitto in 2006, these love a sunny, hot, dry garden where butterflies and hummingbirds can find them easily. Good drainage, of course and only enough water to establish. Frost hardy to -30, USDA zone 4.

18x 4in @ $4

Petasites frigidus var. palmatus ‘Golden Palms’ golden coltsfoot A golden form of our northwest native, originally collected by Chuck Pavlich. The bright yellow, fragrant leaves are palmate and deeply lobed and can reach 2 ft in diameter on 12" stems. Whitish flowers are produced in late winter/early spring before the foliage is fully present. Best in a shaded spot. Spreading by underground rhizomes this herbaceous perennial is an exuberant grower with plentiful moisture; more restrained with average water; can go dormant if dry in summer. You decide. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 6.dormant if dry in summer. You decide. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 6.

8x 6in @ $12 Asteraceae

Philadelphus coronarius 'Aureus' golden sweet mock orange Every mock orange is grown for its white, very fragrant, spring to early summer flowers. This deciduous shrub, to 6-10 ft tall and wide, also has leaves that emerge golden-yellow, gradually darkening to yellow-green through the summer - a bright spot in the garden. Full to part sun with fertile, well-drained soil and summer moisture. Prune out older shoots to maintain reasonable size and shape. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

5x 2g @ $28 Saxifragaceae

Philadelphus ‘Innocence’ mock orange A most lovely form of the old-fashioned mock orange with particularly striking variegated leaves on this 6-8 ft, arching, deciduous shrub. Shared with us by our friend, Deborah Chaffee, the flowers are particularly fragrant, noticeable at a great distance from spring through early summer and occasionally thereafter -- with regular watering. Drought tolerant once established; sun to dappled shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

8x 6in @ $14 Philadelphiaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 62 Philadelphus lewisii Deschutes River SBH 6826 lewis' mock orange Sean’s collection from Oregon's Deschutes River country of this deliciously fragrant, native mock orange, discovered and named for Meriwether Lewis. A deciduous shrub, to only 4 ft tall and spreading to 8 ft wide with handsome foliage, green above and paler below and, in spring, profuse, single white, intensely fragrant flowers. Shrub to 4 feet, perhaps 8 if super happy. Tolerates sun to part sun, moisture and drought but occasional summer water enhances appearance. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

8x 6in @ $12 Philadelphiaceae

Philodendron 'Atom' 15x 1g @ $15 Araceae

Phlebodium pseudoaureum blue rabbit's foot fern Once known as Polypodium areolatum, a more familiar fern genus, but handsome by any name. To only 12" tall, with evergreen, glaucous gray, deeply lobed fronds that emerge from fuzzy red rhizomes close to the surface. Wonderful as cut foliage. Well-drained, consistently moist soil is best in part sun to dappled shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

10x 1g @ $18 Polypodiaceae

Phlomis fruticosa - compact form Drought tolerant shrub, with furry, wooly leaves gray-blue on top and lighter and brighter beneath. This form smaller and more compact, to only 2-3 ft tall and wide, but with the same cheerful flowers, whorls of yellow, drapey, slightly fuzzy blossoms, on upright stems from spring through summer. Full sun to light shade with little summer water for these natives of Mediterranean Europe. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $12 Lamiaceae

Phlox sublata 'Scarlet Flame' moss phlox The spring flowers are scarlet indeed nearly covering the needle-like foliage on this vigorous and useful groundcover that grows to only 6" tall and easily spreads to 1-2 feet wide. Shear after flowering for best appearance. Easy in well-drained soil, even sandy places, in full sun to part shade with no summer water! Evergreen in USDA zone 8 and frost hardy in zone 3.

18x 4in @ $4 Polemoniaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 63 Phormium cookianum ssp. hookeri ‘Tricolor’ Upright to gently weeping form, striated nearly white, cream with green margins tinted red at the base and tips. In winter, a pinkish-red hue becomes much more dominant. To 3-4 ft, this compact plant adds a bit of a spikey architecture to the garden, only enhanced by its stark variegations. Reportedly on of the more frost hardy forms, it has survived near 0º F in the United Kingdom but has once received damage in these parts in the low teens. Full sun to lightly dappled shade for best form. Even summer water.

10x 5g @ $47 Liliaceae

Phormium ‘Sundowner’ For bold foliage effect, ‘Sundowner’ literally shines. Five or six feet of wide leaves with a green central stripe and pink margins. Hum baby.... Full to part sun with normal water. Frost hardy to upper USDA zone 8 with mulch and protection from freezing.

3x 5g @ $42 Liliaceae

Phormium tenax var. lineatum new zealand flax Extremely upright and stiff selection. To 5 ft perhaps in time. Full to part sun with normal garden water. Protect at 20F or use in a container that can be wheeled into a protected spot during an arctic event.

10x 5g @ $47 Liliaceae

Phygelius x rectus ‘Devil’s Tears’ One of the early hybrids and still one of the best. A small shrub, to 3-4 ft tall, with panicles of dark red, tubular flowers from early summer to frost. Remaining evergreen in most of their range, these shrubs prefer a bit of shade in the hottest climates, accepting full sun in coastal or cooler climates. Even summer moisture to avoid any drying. Frost hardy to USDA zone 7.

18x 4in @ $4 Scrophulariaceae

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold' golden ninebark Its golden foliage highlights the pure white, fragrant, summer flowers and brilliant red fruit in autumn. Peeling bark adds interest to this durable hedging plant or specimen, deciduous, to 5 ft tall and wide, smaller than the species. Out of the hottest afternoon sun seems to suit it best for foliage color. Can take a bit of drought, but best with a little summer water. Takes will to pruning. Frost hardy in USDA zone 2.

1x 2g @ $22 Rosaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 64 Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Summer Wine’ The gorgeous dark foliage or summer, red-purple with hints of dark green, turns bright orange-red with the coolth of fall. In June and July pinkish white flowers appear. A smallish, deciduous shrub, to 6 x ft or so. Full sun for best foliage color and summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4 .

5x 6in @ $14 Rosaceae

Pinus ponderosa [Willamette Valley Collection] ponderosa pine Beautiful, massive native tree, these from plants that grow in the Willamette Valley. Needles are up to 10" long. Bark is very dark brown when young, maturing to a yellow-red-brown, becoming very thick and furrowed, breaking up into "jigsaw puzzle" like pieces. Eventually reaches 175 ft but not quickly. Adapted to full sun, well-drained soil and little or no summer water once established. Frost hardy to -40F, USDA zone 3.

10x 1g @ $16

Pittosporum brevicalyx 'Golden Temple' UCSC 96-187 golden temple pittosporum The golden temple pittosporum, found, we believe, only once and made it into cultivation in this country by the skin of its teeth. This lovely 8-10 ft creature, more a miniature tree than a shrub, has lateral branches of 4" leaves arranged in a whorl and, in mid spring to early summer, nearly lemon-yellow flowers emitting a tropical fragrance. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8. Has been winter damaged below 15F, so protect in those temperatures. Well worth it. Some summer water is best in sun to half shade.

8x 1g @ $18 Pittosporaceae

Pittosporum daphniphylloides Becoming one of our favorites in the genus... Bold foliaged shrub reaching 8 ft or more with 4-6” leathery blue-tinted leaves which are sure to make you swoon. Fragrant, orange blossom colored flowers in April and May, but its texture is its real selling point. This collection has been particularly frost hardy, withstanding temperatures into upper USDA zone 7. Prefers at least some summer water in the west, even when established, and is happy in shade to full sun; though at its most graceful with at least some afternoon shade.

6x 2g @ $32 Pittosporaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 65 Pittosporum divaricatum This plant, on our lust list for years, is in many ways a typical New Zealand citizen, with tiny, only 1/4", narrow, toothed leaves of nearly jet black, providing difficult grazing for beaky animals….all this on a densely upright, divaricating shrub. Eventually to 8 ft or more, but easily kept at 3-4 ft, producing small, blackish purple flowers and, with age, larger leaves. Is there a theme? Striking pot or garden specimen. We suggest planting with silver foliage plants so youngsters don’t get lost or stepped on. Prefers some summer water where dry. Has proven hardy to 10F or so, USDA zone 8.

5x 2g @ $32 Pittosporaceae

Pittosporum parvilimbum A Pittosporum for USDA zone 7! one known to have survived many harsh winters at the JC Raulston Arboretum in North Carolina. Having been introduced there as the completely unrelated Phillyrea, it was only after many years the plant was noticed and properly identified as this recently described and excellent species. From China, a tall, evergreen shrub, to 10-12 ft, densely branched and adorned with small, narrow leaves. Blooms in spring with small, white fragrant flowers followed by tiny, black fruits in orange capsules. Sun to part shade with regular water. A treasure for the Pittosporum-lover’s garden!

3x 2g @ $28 Pittosporaceae

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Argentea Nana' Of the often jewel-like members of this highly selected species from New Zealand, P.t. 'Argentea Nana' is indeed one of the most exquisite. Young plants form mounds, 18" to 2 ft , of densely held, 1/4" leaves on black stems. As plants emerge into their adult phase, the leaves grow farther apart and the plants become more open. This too is attractive but if one misses the old days, a little shearing can never hurt. On older plants late spring flowers are under 1/3", maroon to nearly black with the fragrance of dianthus. Dappled shade to full sun with regular summer water preferred. Exquisite container plant. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

5x 2g @ $28 Pittosporaceae

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Black Lace' Another of the diminutive forms of this treasure of a species, P. t. 'Black Lace' is among the tiniest of them all. Threadlike, black branches on this delicately mounding small plant, to 3 ft, bold leaves often under 1/4", each leaf tinted chocolate-burgundy in winter with olive tints in summer. Eventually plants may reach 6 ft at which time leaves begin to grow somewhat larger and flowers occur in spring with typical maroon, small bells, scented of carnations. Bright light to dappled shade, regular summer water. Not a heavy feeder. Superb small garden or container plant having proven hardy to mid USDA zone 8, possibly a little cooler if protected from wind.

5x 2g @ $28 Pittosporaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 66 Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Irene Patterson' Selected in the wild on New Zealand's South Island, we brought this cultivar back from England in the mid 1990s. Strikingly white speckled variegation on leaves emerging nearly all cream and aging to spring-green and held on typical black stems make this 4- 5 ft, dense shrub a standout in the garden. Small blackish flowers, with the typical, dianthus-like, spicy fragrance, can actually be seen in spring with the naked eye against the light colored leaves. A wonderful container plant or garden subject with regular water, dappled sun or full sun out of the most glaring conditions, and leanish soil. Has taken low temperatures to near 0F in England. A champion during a ferocious, 3 day, December freeze in 2009, so definitely frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7.

10x 5g @ $28 Pittosporaceae

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Irene Patterson' Selected in the wild on New Zealand's South Island, we brought this cultivar back from England in the mid 1990s. Strikingly white speckled variegation on leaves emerging nearly all cream and aging to spring-green and held on typical black stems make this 4- 5 ft, dense shrub a standout in the garden. Small blackish flowers, with the typical, dianthus-like, spicy fragrance, can actually be seen in spring with the naked eye against the light colored leaves. A wonderful container plant or garden subject with regular water, dappled sun or full sun out of the most glaring conditions, and leanish soil. Has taken low temperatures to near 0F in England. A champion during a ferocious, 3 day, December freeze in 2009, so definitely frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7.

15x 1g @ $16 Pittosporaceae

Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Victoria’ Another new Pittosporum for us and, we believe, for the United States as a whole, this one having the reputation of one of the most frost hardy in New Zealand. Compact plants with upright dense form, to 6-8 ft, with 1/4", nearly round leaves, splashed pink and silver -- reminiscent of P. t. ''Silver Magic' but to our eyes darker in color and more compact. Same culture as for others: well-drained soil, bright light, and even summer moisture. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8; possibly 7 with protection.

5x 2g @ $28 Pittosporaceae

Pittosporum tobira ‘Turner's Dwarf' One of the evergreen "mock oranges," so named for its transcendental fragrance, evocative of orange blossoms, from small, white spring flowers. A smallish shrub, to 4-6 ft tall x 4 ft wide with variegated foliage, the light green leaves edged in creamy white. Full sun for best bud set, but tolerates dappled shade. Best in a fairly warm, sunny spot against the shelter of a wall or building. Frost hardy in mid USDA zone 8.

8x 6in @ $14 Pittosporaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 67 Plectranthus sp. trailing silver leaf For gardens or containers, just for this summer as these aren't winter hardy. But the large, silver foliage with spires of blue-pink blossoms is nice just for a season in the garden or in containers. Full to part sun with summer water. To 6" tall x 18" wide. Frost hardy in USDA zone 10.

18x 4in @ $3

Plectranthus sp. 'Variegatus' Sometimes called Cuban oregano, this temperennial is sheer decoration in the container garden or the border. Not in the least hardy, but a simple cutting stuck in the window over winter will save the plant for you. Easy. Sun or shade.

18x 4in @ $3 Lamiaceae

Podocarpus alpinus ‘County Park Fire’ OoooH! We think we are becoming quite enamored with these little podocarps. Another down-under plant selected by famed County Park Nursery in the United Kingdom, this jewel-like little conifer, reaches only about 3' with densely held, shiny, rounded needles of deepest green/maroon in summer, taking on fiery purple-orange tints in winter, especially in new growth. A fabulous addition to container or garden. The P. alpinus group is one of the most hardy of the genus, this plant having been hardy to close to 0F in several gardens. Stunning when planted with other party goers such as Uncinia rubra and, maybe our favorite, Libertia peregrinans for a rusty contrast. Average soil conditions; bright light best; not appreciative of prolonged drought. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

12x 1g @ $16 Podocarpaceae

Podocarpus chingianus [UCSC] 95-97 Related to P. chinensis, these rare podocarps grow to an eventual 20 ft tall, a striking architectural feature for the garden, with "needles" of 1/2" held against the stem giving an almost tufted appearance. Best in full sun or the light understory. Though drought tolerant, growth can be boosted by light summer watering. Frost hardy to 10F or so, USDA zone 8, and possibly lower.

4x 5g @ $52 Podocarpaceae

Polystichum munitum western swordfern Evergreen fern, native to the Northwest, with fronds that can reach 4-6 ft. A dramatic addition to the woodland garden in part shade to shade. Drought tolerant once established -- more so with more shade. Easy and frost hardy in USDA zone 3.

13x 1g @ $11 Dryopteridaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 68 Poncirus trifoliata ‘Flying Dragon’ Ancient Asian selection of the bitter orange with lovely twisted stems & wicked thorns. Extremely hardy (-20F), deciduous citrus, best in winter when the green stems and huge thorns are exposed and large orange fruits hang on. In spring, white flowers with a sweet fragrance. Plant in containers for the most drama; in the ground for easiest care. 10 ft in time... a long time. Extremely frost hardy, to USDA zone 5.

8x 6in @ $14 Rutaceae

Potentilla gelida Grown for its fabulous foliage, the 2 ft rosettes of pinnate silver, silver, silver leaves is striking alone or in groups. Silver spikes of deep yellow flowers appear in mid-summer. Well-drained soil in full to part sun with summer water. This herbaceous perennial from the Himalayas dies back in winter, returning in all its shiny glory in spring. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

8x 6in @ $14 Rosaceae

Potentilla x tonguei trailing cinquefoil Apricot-yellow flowers with red centers adorn this low-growing perennial beginning in early summer, sitting above the mats of green foliage. Fast-growing, to only 4-6" tall spreading to 12-18" wide, these love full sun. Accepting of summer water but tolerant of periods of drought. Said to be deer resistant. Evergreen into the teens F and frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4.

18x 4in @ $5

Potentilla x tonguei trailing cinquefoil Apricot-yellow flowers with red centers adorn this low-growing perennial beginning in early summer, sitting above the mats of green foliage. Fast-growing, to only 4-6" tall spreading to 12-18" wide, these love full sun. Accepting of summer water but tolerant of periods of drought. Said to be deer resistant. Evergreen into the teens F and frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4.

18x 4in @ $5

Prumnopitys andina ECEH 00107 plum-fruited yew Handsome, evergreen conifer from the Andean region of southern Chile and northern Argentina, related to the Podocarps. Slowly to a possible 50 x 25 ft, though 30 ft tall is more likely in the garden. Dark bark, sweeping branches, and yew like needles, arranged spirally, and lighter on the undersides. Full sun to part shade and regular moisture. Dioecious, meaning no fruit without a nearby friend. A good garden specimen or trimmed hedge. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8.

3x 2g @ $24 Podocarpaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 69 Prunus caroliniana 'Compacta' carolina cherry laurel Broadleaved evergreen shrub to small tree, to 15 ft tall x 6 ft wide and more with age, but easily kept smaller, trimmed as a hedge or small specimen. Fragrant leaves that can be sniffed but NOT ingested. A Texas native that is tolerant of great heat and drought but accepts summer water. Sun to part shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

8x 5g @ $57 Rosaceae

Prunus lusitanica portuguese laurel Think gorgeous, small, evergreen tree to 10-20 ft tall and wide with shiny, dark green leaves.. These are cherries, blooming in late spring in tall racemes of white, fragrant flowers. Purple-red berries ripen to black in autumn -- bitter so best left to birds. Can be grown as a large, multi-stemmed shrub. Sun to part shade with normal summer water to establish. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

5x 5g @ $42 Rosaceae

Pyracantha 'Harlequin' Hard to find evergreen shrub with sprightly variegated foliage, upright to 5-10 ft tall, easily kept smaller. Clusters of white flowers in the spring are followed by red berries in autumn. Full to part sun. Tolerant of some drought once established but accepting of moderate summer water. Good as a hedge or specimen plant. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

10x 2g @ $28 Rosaceae

Pyrrosia lingua 'Variegata' A special, variegated form of a special addition to any woodland garden, these evergreen ferns (yes, ferns) spread slowly to form dramatic clumps of one foot tall, erect "tongues" with copper-brown felty backsides. Shade to part shade and even moisture. Frost hardy to 5F, mid USDA zone 7. A curiosity and a wonderful accent.

5x 1g @ $24 Polypodiaceae

Quercus chrysolepis cañon live oak An extremely handsome native oak, evergreen and drought tolerant. Fast in youth, slow to maturity. Will be a thirty foot tree in your lifetime. This from wild collected acorns near Cave Junction, OR, at 4000 ft.

18x 6D @ $16 Fagaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 70 Quercus kelloggii california black oak One of the West's most majestic oaks -- to 30-60 ft -- ranging from the foothills of southern California to western Oregon, with dark, furrowed bark and upright, vase shape . The shiny leaves look a bit like a typical red or pin oak and color to oranges and yellows in mid to late fall. Drought tolerant and hard to find in native plant nurseries, these represent our collections from Dunsmuir Canyon in the Siskiyou Mountains. USDA zone 6.

6x 5g @ $47 Fagaceae

Raoulia australis vegetable sheep. Mat forming groundcover with silver-gray foliage, somewhat mossy, to 2" tall spreading to 1 ft wide, between and over small rocks and paving. Flowers are tiny and hardly noticeable. Tolerates moderate foot traffic. Needs very! good drainage in full sun with summer moisture. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 and possibly much lower.

18x 4in @ $4 Asteraceae

Rhamnus alaternus ‘Argenteovariegata’ variegated italian buckthorn This tough, evergreen Mediterranean shrub has been grown for its handsome variegated foliage since the 17th century. To 12-15 ft tall and nearly as wide. Pale green leaves have creamy white margins which echo the white, spring flowers. Handsome red berries in fall stand out against the pale foliage. Full sun for best form. Requires little summer water once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

8x 5g @ $47 Rhamnaceae

Rhamnus alaternus 'John Edwards' italian buckthorn One of the most versatile, durable, easy, and drought tolerant plants for Mediterranean climates, this selection, from Tilden Park in Berkeley, CA. Small tree, to 20 ft, or large shrub, to 12 ft, easily trimmed as a handsome hedge. Evergreen leaves are small, crinkley, and dark green; greenish white flowers also small, produce black berries adding texture. Full sun with very little summer water. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

7x 5g @ $47 Rhamnaceae

Rhamnus californica ssp. tomentella Lovely variant of our native west coast buckthorn from the Siskiyou mountains, eventually growing to 6-8 ft with furry, silver-green leaves the texture and color of velour. For the summer dry garden with lean soil in half to full sun. Decorative berries, produced in the fall, are red, ripening to black, both colors existing side by side. Bottom of USDA zone 8.

17x 6D @ $16 Rhamnaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 71 Rhamnus crocea var. ilicifolia [Klamath Co, OR] hollyleaf redberry West native buckthorn, similar in appearance to, though even more illusive than, the wildly popular (ok, barely used) Prunus ilicifolia. Shiny evergreen leaves, crisped and toothed along the edge. Amazingly tough shrub that can be used for hedging or even pruned into small, delicate looking, but surprisingly drought tolerant small trees, to 6-10 ft in height. Red berries are produced in autumn. This is a rare collection from Klamath County, Oregon. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

9x 6D @ $16 Rhamnaceae

Rhamnus frangula ‘Asplenifolia’ alder buckthorn "Airy-fairy" buckthorn with a delicate lightness to the entire plant -- or the look of a bad hair day (very stylish here in Portland). Deciduous shrub to 10 ft x 8 ft. Wispy, fern-like, dark green leaves with translucent edges change to glowing yellows and reds in autumn. Clusters of green flowers appear in spring; red fruit aging black stands out in the fall. Full to part sun with normal summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 3.

10x 2g @ $28 Rhamnaceae

Rhodohypoxis baurii 'Lily Jean' This extremely rare selection by Dave Barton of Siskiyou Rare Plant Nursery is from a large seed grown crop. Sterile by nature, so the color will be consistent overtime, these have pale, pink-white double flowers in spring and early summer, Leaves are short and fuzzy, growing rapidly from winter dormancy. Exquisite drainage and gritty soil is a must for plants in the ground with protection from winter wet and summer sun. Good in containers and unheated greenhouses for winter dryness. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

8x 4D @ $9 Hypoxidaceae

Ribes roezlii sierra gooseberry A West Coast native gooseberry, this form collected in Josephine County, Oregon, a small shrub to 4-5 ft tall and wide with maroon-purple flowers in early spring dangling below the branches, reminiscent of R. speciosum blossoms. Gooseberries that follow are edible and definitely jam-worthy. Plants are less thorny than, say, R. speciosum. Sun to part shade in lean, well-drained soil. Summer water to establish and drought tolerant thereafter. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6, possibly into zone 5.

5x 1g @ $16 Grossulariaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 72 Ribes viburnifolium 'Spooners Mesa' san diego evergreen currant Another gorgeous form of evergreen currant, this growing to 3-4 ft tall and spreading to 6 ft, making a good ground cover, with aromatic leaves on dark red stems. Flowers are pink is late winter to mid spring. Sun on the coast to shade in hotter climates with little supplemental summer water once established. Well-drained soil, of course. Frost hardy to 15F, mid USDA zone 8.

8x 1g @ $15 Grossulariaceae

Ribes x gordonianum currant This astounding hybrid between R. sanguineum and R. odoratum came to us from Hillier’s Arboretum. Deciduous shrub to 6 ft with late winter and spring flowers emerging red and opening to reveal yellow on the inside -- a wonderful color contrast appearing orange from a distance. Sun to part shade and occasional summer water. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5, or less.

2x 2g @ $24 Grossulariaceae

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Lace Lady' PP9771 Twisty BabyTM LOCUST We confess to have read this ‘Twisted Baby’ when we fell in love with it.... Get past the perennial-drought-curled-leaf look--this small tree is an excellent accent plant. A tough, deciduous tree, to 20 ft in the ground or 4-5 ft in container, for sun and water to establish. Creamy white, fragrant flowers in spring and yellow fall foliage. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

5x 5g @ $47 Fabaceae

Rodgersia podophylla ‘Rotlaub’ Big, bold peltate (think 'umbrella') leaved perennial from Japan & Korea for a moist, shady spot. This selection has beautiful bronze new foliage. Same plumey white flowers in late summer, eventually growing to form a large colony. USDA zone 6, lower if mulched.

1x 1g @ $14 Saxifragaceae

Rodgersia podophylla ‘Rotlaub’ Big, bold peltate (think 'umbrella') leaved perennial from Japan & Korea for a moist, shady spot. This selection has beautiful bronze new foliage. Same plumey white flowers in late summer, eventually growing to form a large colony. USDA zone 6, lower if mulched.

10x 1g @ $14 Saxifragaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 73 Rohdea japonica ‘Mure-suzume’ Exquisitely variegated, miniature Rohdea with 8-12'' rosettes and diminutive deep green leaves streaked and margined cream and white. Very slow growing. Excellent as a pot specimen or in a small space in the woodland garden. Lovers of deep shade and even moisture for best growth. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6.

10x 5g @ $57 Liliaceae

Rohdea japonica ‘Mure-suzume’ Exquisitely variegated, miniature Rohdea with 8-12'' rosettes and diminutive deep green leaves streaked and margined cream and white. Very slow growing. Excellent as a pot specimen or in a small space in the woodland garden. Lovers of deep shade and even moisture for best growth. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6.

2x 6in @ $21 Liliaceae

Rohdea japonica ‘Mure-suzume’ Exquisitely variegated, miniature Rohdea with 8-12'' rosettes and diminutive deep green leaves streaked and margined cream and white. Very slow growing. Excellent as a pot specimen or in a small space in the woodland garden. Lovers of deep shade and even moisture for best growth. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6.

5x 2g @ $35 Liliaceae

Rohdea japonica - upright variegated form Though we know this isn't a very sexy name, we know it is a fabulous plant, a clump-forming evergreen perennial for moderate to the deepest shade (think inside a seedy tavern). This form is one of an increasing number available from fellow plant cultists in Japan. Resembles most closely a sansevieria with upright leaves, to 18” tall, that are deep green, edged white. Slow growing, but worth it. Long lasting container specimen indoor or out. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6.

5x 5g @ $47 Liliaceae

Rohdea japonica 'Variegata' 10x 5g @ $57 Liliaceae

Rosa 'Bengal Fire' A tough, disease-resistant rose that blooms from spring through frost with single, fragrant scarlet blooms that "flame" in certain slants of light. Grows to 5 ft or so wide and high, and, given that it blooms on new wood, can be pruned hard in early spring. Sun to part shade, neglected or not, and hardy to 10 below. Why can't they all be this easy?

8x 6in @ $14 Rosaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 74 Rosa glauca red leaf rose Grown as much for its foliage as its flowers this deciduous shrub, to 6 ft tall x 5 ft wide, has glaucous blue foliage and, in June, single pink flowers with white centers. Lovely rose hips follow and remain through the winter. Happy in a sunny garden spots some summer water. Disease resistant. Frost hardy in USDA zone 2.

5x 2g @ $24 Rosaceae

Rosa x odorata 'Mutabilis' twelve month rose A wonderful rose, known in China as the four season rose. Long flowering, thw single flowers emerging pale peach and aging to nearly cerise before shattering. Foliage is blue green, burgundy blushed in new growth as are the stems. To 4-6 ft tall x 3 ft wide. Nearly evergreen and nearly everblooming and well as nearly completely disease resistant. Dappled shade to bright light with summer water for best performance. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7.

1x 1g @ $14 Rosaceae

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Irene' trailing blue rosemary A groundcovering rosemary, to 1-2 ft tall x 4 ft wide, selected and introduced by plantsman Phillip Johnson. Narrow leaves are gray-green, evergreen, and densely held on long, somewhat pendulous branches and the spring flowers are delicious, violet blue and larger than other trailing forms. Easy in the garden in well-drained soil with little summer water once established. Said to be deer resistant. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

12x 2g @ $11 Lamiaceae

Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Ken Taylor’ Dense growing rosemary, to only 2-3 ft, and slightly weeping -- where allowed. Particularly large sky-blue flowers produced mid-winter and sporadically. thorought the year. One of the best for culinary purposes. Full sun and little summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

18x 4in @ $4 Lamiaceae

Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Majorca Pink’ A rosemary with lavender-pink flowers, a columnar shrub, to 3-4 ft tall and only 18" wide, that makes a great hedge, especially mixed with bluer forms. Very drought tolerant, these need full sun, well-drained soil, and very little summer water. Pruning back the tips in early spring encourages fullness. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

5x 2g @ $22 Lamiaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 75 Sagina subulata 'Aurea' scotch moss Bright yellow, mossy groundcover, very fine textured, with tiny white flowers in late spring. Good for rock gardens or between paving stones, or anywhere the sun can keep good color. Even stands some foot traffice. Needs average summer water, not to much, not too little. Easily dividee to start in new areas. Frost hardy in USDA zone 3.

18x 4in @ $4 Caryophyllaceae

Salvia discolor peruvian black sage Yes, it's hopelessly tender, but it has BLACK flowers! And shimmering leaves with white undersides too. A brilliant container plant for a hot sunny spot. Great for hanging baskets, as it has a tendency to flop. The leaves are rather sticky and smell of black currant. Take cuttings to overwinter, or protect from frost. USDA zone 9b. 25F.

18x 4in @ $4 Lamiaceae

Salvia elegans pineapple sage Fuzzy, light green leaves that really do smell like pineapple when crushed. A small, sub-shrub, to 3-5 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide, with striking, bright red, tubular flowers on terminal spikes in late summer into autumn. A hummingbird magnate! Best in full to part sun with summer water: goes dormant in a drought. Top hardy in USDA zone 9; said to be root hardy in zone 8. Mulch for extra protection.

18x 4in @ $3 Lamiaceae

Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’ An award winning cultivar from Zillmer Nursery in Germany, discovered as a seedling of S. 'Wesuve'. Clumping perennial to 18" tall x 24" wide with dark purple stems, felty, aromatic leaves, and 30” tall flower spikes of vivid blue-violet. Dead-head for longer blooming. Easy in full sun and well-drained, gravely soil. Drought tolerant but prefers summer moisture. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

18x 4in @ $4 Lamiaceae

Salvia officinalis ‘Purpurascens’ purple sage The dark leaves of this purple sage set off all sorts of lighter leaved perennials and shrubs it is planted with. Culinary too. Three feet or so. Quite tough. Full sun. This is the purple sage of flashback rock.

12x 1g @ $9 Lamiaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 76 Salvia pratensis var. haematodes meadow sage Perennial salvia with basal rosettes of large, dark green leaves with ruffled edges in clumps to 2-3 ft tall. Flowers are a rich, lavender blue - of the "parrot beak" type -- on stems to 2-3 ft tall, appear in late spring to mid summer. Very floriferous once established and a lovely cut flower. For sun to part shade with some summer water. Frost hardy to -40F, USDA zone 3.

18x 4in @ $4 Lamiaceae

Sanguisorba officinalis 'Tanna' burnet Charming in the garden and edible, this mounding perennial has bluish, toothed, and dense foliage forming clumps to 18" tall and wide and, in early summer, produces spikes of burgundy, brush-like, long-lasting flowers that sway above the leaves -- said to have a cucumber flavor in salads. Easy in sun with consistent summer moisture. Easily divided. Dies back in winter, returning in early spring. Frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4.

18x 4in @ $5 Rosaceae

Santolina chamaecyparissus silver cotton lavender For the dry garden, silver-gray foliage, very aromatic, topped in summer with bright yellow, button flowers. To 18" tall x 36" wide, this is a small, mounding shrub that likes lean, well-drained soil and dislikes clay. Very summer drought tolerant and frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5. Said to be deer resistant. Shear after blooming to maintain the best appearance.

20x 1g @ $11 Asteraceae

Santolina chamaecyparissus silver cotton lavender For the dry garden, silver-gray foliage, very aromatic, topped in summer with bright yellow, button flowers. To 18" tall x 36" wide, this is a small, mounding shrub that likes lean, well-drained soil and dislikes clay. Very summer drought tolerant and frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5. Said to be deer resistant. Shear after blooming to maintain the best appearance.

18x 4in @ $4 Asteraceae

Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis sweet box Small evergreen shrub, to 12-14” and slowly spreading, our plants from the Platt garden where its winter flowers heavily scent the air. Tiny white flowers; wonderfully spicy aroma. A must have for the shady garden with a little summer water. Extremely choice. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

12x 1g @ $12 Buxaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 77 Sarcococca ruscifolia sweet box Evergreen shrub, to 4-6 ft, quietly fills an empty spot in part to dense shade and bursts forth in winter with a remarkably sweet fragrance from an abundance of small, white, thread-like flowers. Red berries turn black and remain through summer. Branches root easily providing more plants for more winter fragrance. Regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $11 Buxaceae

Sarcococca ruscifolia var. chinensis ‘Dragon Gate’ Discovered in 1980 by Roy Lancaster in Yunnan China, and named Dragon Gate for the temple entrance near which it was found. With this prestigious provenance, a 4 ft, arching shrub with staunchly evergreen leaves, looking much like Danae racemosa. Very late autumn to mid winter flowers of creamy white followed by blue-black berries. A wonderfully fragrant and handsome addition to the winter garden. Tolerant of deep shade to nearly full sun in all but the hottest climates. Appreciative of some summer water where dry. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

12x 1g @ $16 Buxaceae

Saxifraga stolonifera 'Maroon Beauty' strawberry begonia Evergreen perennial with scalloped leaves, green above and a delicious maroon-pink underneath, marked with pale veins. Flowers are delicate and white, standing above the foliage in late spring into summer. To 6-8" tall in clumps to 1 ft wide and spreading gently by underground rhizomes to make a fine groundcover in the moist shade garden. Part shade to shade with regular summer water. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

18x 4in @ $5 Saxifragaceae

Saxifraga umbrosa ‘Variegata’ Rosettes of spoon-shaped leathery leaves splashed with yellow, to only 4-6" tall x 1 ft wide, and airy, pale pink flowers on 1 ft stems make this evergreen perennial a bright spot in the shady garden. Morning sun, dappled shade, or even full shade works in rich soil with regular summer water for best appearance. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

18x 4in @ $4 Saxifragaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 78 Schefflera delavayi In our never ending search for garden hardy evergreen Schefflera relatives, here's one that's actually a Schefflera. This Himalayan species grows eventually to 6 or 8 ft and can have leaves in excess of 2 ft with an exquisite tawny indumentum. So far has proven hardier than even Fatsia to a low USDA zone 7!! Dappled shade is best with even moisture.

8x 6in @ $32 Araliaceae

Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ climbing hydrangea For most gardeners here in Portland, it should be ‘Street Light,’ but no bother -- the heart-shaped foliage still shines brightly in the late afternoon and evening. Blazing fall color. A deciduous, self-clinging vine to run up a shaded conifer or a wall -- won’t disturb masonry. Starts slowly but can reach 10 x 8 ft in a few years. and is easily pruned in early spring. Established plants produce white, lacecap flowers. Best in shade - at least dappled shade in moist, acid soil. Frost hardy to USDA zone 5.

5x 5g @ $42 Hydrangeaceae

Sedum ‘Angelina Gold’ Gold, gold, gold, Angelina makes a bright spot in the garden where there's bright light but not too much heat. Spreads slowly providing plants for sharing. Best in evenly moist soil with a bit of compost. Also useful in a container where its foliage is best displayed. Frost hardy in USDA zone 3.

18x 4in @ $5 Crassulaceae

Sedum 'Bertram Anderson' purple-leaved stonecrop Purple foliage + rosy-pink, long-lived flowers + butt hardiness = a perennial garden classic. Attractive, succulent foliage trails and clumps to about a foot in a year and is covered with pretty flowers in late spring to early summer. Works in full sun to bright shade and reasonably well-drained soil. Hardy to 40 below. Easy.

18x 4in @ $5 Crassulaceae

Sedum 'Chocolate Ball' A new small sedum with entirely delicious, needled foliage -- like a teeny conifer -- in dark green with hints of black in summer, adding in dark red brown -- think chocolate -- in cold weather. To only 6-8" tall spreading to 12-14" wide. A great groundcover for sun, well-drained soil, and occasional summer water for best appearance. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8; reported hardy in zone 7 and even colder.

18x 4in @ $5 Crassulaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 79 Sedum confusum One of the best of the southern Asian sedums, to 18” or more in jade-plantesque green mounds that can be thinned to exhibit a tree-like form...otherwise can be used as dense ground cover. Bright yellow flowers. Full sun to part shade; summer water for best appearance. Hardy to between 0 and 10F - USDA zone 7.

18x 4in @ $5 Crassulaceae

Sedum laxum roseflower stonecrop A rare, native sedum, looking a bit like an echeveria, the fat and succulent gray leaves clustering in basal rosettes from which a stem, up to 6-10" tall, rises to show off the summer flowers, pinkish tints on creamy white. Leaves, fused as the base, offset to form new rosettes. Found in southern Oregon and northern California on rocky sites, these are happy in full sun with little summer water once established. A perfect mystery plant for the rock garden. Frost hardy to at least 0F, USDA zone 7, and possibly lower.

18x 4in @ $6 Crassulaceae

Sedum makinoi 'Limelight' limelight stonecrop A bright sedum for SHADE! A vigorous Japanese variety, compact and low growing with yellow flowers in summer and bright foliage forming evergreen mats to 2-4" tall x 12-24" wide. Lime-colored, succulent leaves have bronzy tones in colder weather adding color to any part of the garden. Also good in containers. Morning sun to dappled shade in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established -- after the first season. Said to be deer resistant. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

18x 4in @ $4 Crassulaceae

Sedum reflexum 'Green Spruce' Low-growing, evergreen succulent, a nice texture for the rock garden with green, needle-like leaves and yellow flowers through the blooming season. Likes full sun and occasional summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 3.

18x 4in @ $4 Crassulaceae

Sedum spathulifolium 'Carnea' Northwest native stonecrop with little rosettes of silvery blue, fleshy leaves with hints of red and purple and, in summer yellow flowers hovering above the mat forming ground cover. Full sun to light shade in well-drained soil with little summer water. 4" tall x 12" wide. Stems root easily, adding more plants. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.

18x 4in @ $4 Crassulaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 80 Sedum spathulifolium 'Rogue River' A selection by Xera Plants of this northwest native stonecrop with rosettes of thin, silvery blue, leaves, thinner and more cupped in this form, and, in summer yellow flowers hovering above the mat forming ground cover. Found in southern Oregon, these enjoy full sun to light shade in well-drained soil with little summer water. 4" tall x 12" wide. Stems root easily, adding more plants. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.

18x 4in @ $4 Crassulaceae

Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy' 18x 4in @ $4

Sedum spurium ‘Tricolor’ Sweet little sedum, the small, pale green leaves edged in white and rimmed in a bit of red that increases as the weather cools. To only 4" tall x 1 ft wide, these form a small patch of summer interest and winter cheer. Tolerant of periods of drought and happy with occasional summer water. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

18x 4in @ $4 Crassulaceae

Sedum stenopetalum v. douglasii douglas stonecrop Native sedum, found in rocky areas of the West, the dark green rosettes in tidy clumps eventually 1 ft wide. Flowers are golden, rising above the foliage in spring. Easy in sun to light shade in the garden or in containers. Particularly successful in rock gardens or stone walls. Well-drained soil is best with regular water in summer, though tolerates drought once established. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

18x 4in @ $5 Crassulaceae

Sempervivum 'Saturn' saturn hens and chicks 18x 4in @ $5 Crassulaceae

Sisyrinchium 'E.K. Balls' blue-eyed grass Though the foliage is grass-like, this is a small, iris relation, to less than 1 ft tall in clumps to 1 ft wide. The late spring flowers are lavender-blue with a yellow eye and completely cover the foliage. A great sterile hybrid, well-behaved in the garden, these tolerate winter water and can dry out in summer. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

18x 4in @ $4 Iridaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 81 Sisyrinchium 'Rocky Point' Sweet little iris relative, this easy native forms a clump 1 ft wide and only 6" tall, blooming from May to frost with purple flowers with a bright yellow center. Charming in sun to part shade. Well-drained soil, of course. Drought tolerant, going dormant in a dry summer and returning with the rains. Accepts summer water and sticks around. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

18x 4in @ $4 Iridaceae

Solanum jasminoides 'Aureovariegata' Very useful vine for container or garden with its lovely green-centered, yellow-margined leaves -- as if a small, irregular green leaf were surrounded by yellow -- and clusters of white flowers. To not more than 5 to 8 ft in a much more diminutive way than its all-green cousin. Wonderful planted among roses or at the bases of Clematis where things get rather spindly down low, we have used it frequently in containers to contrast with maroons or cool down flowers of tangerine or pink. Loves to be babied with regular fertilizer and moisture but survives about anything. USDA zone 8; has survived zone 7 with a bit of mulch. In containers anywhere.

10x 1g @ $12 Solanaceae

Solanum laciniatum kangaroo apple Charming and fast growing shrub, to 10 ft plus, an Australian tomato relative, with dark green leaves on stems that turn black then light brown with age. Bluish purple flowers in spring & summer followed by orange yellow “berries”. Tolerates many growing conditions. A bit tender, so choose a protected spot or pot culture for safekeeping below 20F, USDA zone 9.

5x 2g @ $18 Solanaceae

Spirea ‘Gold Flame’ Vibrantly colored shrub, to 4 ft or a little more, with copper orange and golden foliage emerging in late winter and turning deep orange in late autumn. Accented by pink flowers in spring that can be shorn if this combination inspires disgust. Bright light for best color; decent drainage and summer water where dry. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.

15x 1g @ $12 Rosaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 82 Spirea japonica 'Magic Carpet' A low-growing spirea with inspiring foliage, chartreuse through summer but with rusty red new growth in spring and clusters of rose-pink flowers in late spring. To only 2-3 ft tall x 2 ft wide, these create a color contrast or accent in the garden. Can be used in floral arrangements as well. Sun to part shade in any soil with average summer water. Can be cut back to 6" in late winter to maintain density and shape. Frost hardy to -30, USDA zone 4.

15x 1g @ $12 Rosaceae

Symphytum x uplandicum 'Axminster Gold' variegated comfrey This lovely sport of the common comfry tends to stay somewhat more in bounds than its all-green cousin. Can reach 6 ft tall but 3-4 is more usual in patches to 3-4 ft wide. Happy in full sun, but color is better in light shade. Water and fertilize well and you will be astounded with its size and ability to attract honey bees. Great for rejuvenating tired soils. A die-back perennial and frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

10x 1g @ $18 Boraginaceae

Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Aurea' golden irish yew Upright, very evergreen conifer, very like its close relation but with golden leaves, giving a brighter appearance over all. A great vertical accent in the garden. Slow growing -- say 15 ft in your lifetime -- with crowded upright branches forming a dense, narrow column. Accepts hard pruning. Drought tolerant but best in sun to part shade with regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

5x 3g @ $42 Taxodiaceae

Teucrium fruticans bush germander An extremely useful, small Iberian shrub, to 4-6 ft tall and wide, with evergreen foliage -- silver-green and fragrant -- easily trimmed as a small hedge with spikes of sky blue flowers in masses over a long summer bloom. For full sun in any soil. Very drought tolerant once established, though occasional deep watering is welcome. Said to be deer resistant. Frost hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

8x 6in @ $11 Lamiaceae

Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum' bush germander An extremely useful, small evergreen, Iberian shrub, to 4-5 ft tall and a bit wider. The leaves, on pale stems, are small, gray-green above with silver-white undersides -- the whole plant appearing as a silvery mound until summer when the deep blue flowers emerge on the branch tips lasting until fall. Full sun with little to no summer water. Easily sheared to make a small hedbe. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

10x 1g @ $12 Lamiaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 83 Thalictrum delavayi yunnan meadow rue A somewhat airier version of a plant known for its open, lighthearted nature, with blue-green foliage and stems to 3-4 ft tall and clouds of pink-lavender flowers all summer long. Food for bees and butterflies as well as a lovely texture in the garden with morning sun or dappled shade. Herbaceous, dying back in the fall and returning in spring. Rich soil and regular summer water, being careful not to over water. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

8x 6in @ $12 Ranunculaceae

Thalictrum rochebrunianum lavender mist A light and airy, 6 ft perennial, good for the back of the border in the shady garden. The foliage is dainty and Columbine-like on this tough Japanese native, the stalks are dark purple, and the early summer flowers form clouds of deep pink flowers accented with yellow stamens. Sun to part shade in rich soil that never dries out -- yes, summer water. Dies back in winter and returns in spring. Said to be deer resistant. Frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4.

1x 1g @ $12 Ranunculaceae

Thymus 'Pink Chintz' pink chintz creeping thyme A wonderful, evergreen, creeping thyme with tiny dark green foliage that is covered in pink flowers beginning in early spring -- great for the edges of walkways or between pavers. To only 1" high in clumps to 18" wide, these tolerate dry conditions but thrive with summer water. Full sun and well-drained soil. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6.

18x 4in @ $4 Lamiaceae

Tolmiea menziesii 'Taff's Gold' piggyback plant A west coast native groundcover with felted, variegated evergreen foliage and lovely green flowers for a dry shady spot or a moist partly sunny spot. Will spread to 4 ft wide and 1 ft tall in just a couple years. Hardy to at least 15 below. Makes a nice houseplant.

36x 4in @ $4 Saxifragaceae

Trachelospermum asiaticum ‘Kiifu Chirimen’ asian star jasmine Extremely congested Asian jasmine from the Miniature Plant Kingdom who used it mostly for bonsai & penjing work. It is a standout in the rock garden or in the open garden. Rarely flowering, its evergreen leaves are very handsome, especially with the slightly crinkled finish to them. Best in full to part sun with summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

2x 1g @ $14 Apocynaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 84 Trachelospermum asiaticum ‘Theta’ asian star jasmine A Cistus introduction, named for Sean’s mother, this extremely ornamental star jasmine has distinctve foliage -- very narrow, under 3/8" wide x 2" long -- and a vining, scrambling habit, draping beautifully over walls, in a rockery, or in a container. Vigorous and hardy in full to part sun with some summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

8x 1g @ $14 Apocynaceae

Trachelospermum jasminoides asian star jasmine You can’t beat the sweet scent of star jasmine in the summer. Evergreen scrambling vine for full to part sun. Can be a rangy ground cover or reach 10-15 ft easily as a vine. .Best out of wind corridors in a spot where heat accumulates. Sun and some summer water. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7.

30x 1g @ $16 Apocynaceae

Trachycarpus wagnerianus japanese temple palm To us the most exquisite of the Trachycarpus clan, found nearly 200 years ago in a temple in southern Japan and known only from cultivation. The stiff, symmetric leaves, looking as if shorn carefully at the ends, are lightly edged in white indumentum and often have most attractive pale blue undersides. Because of the rigidity of the leaves, they never tatter in high winds. Their most unique feature and what makes them most easily recognized is the several years spent resembling a miniature palm, as from very early on their fronds become "adult" -- even when only 4" or 5" across. Can be kept dwarf for many years but in the ground, with adequate summer water, they grow even more quickly than typical chusan palms, actually doubling in size for several years. Our 10 year old plants are now approaching 12-15 ft in height. (A small tidbit: though an incorrect entry, a palm book years ago confused T. wagnerianus with T. takil when actually they have little in common.) Best in bright sun. About as frost hardy as T. fortunei but shows damage less easily, e.g. no tattering. Our seed is produced from our own isolated plants. Woohoo! These plants already at least 4 years old and producing adult fronds. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA 1x 3-5g @ $47 Arecaceae

Tradescantia sillamontana cobweb spiderwort, gossamer plant Fuzzy leaved spiderwort, appearing as if its pale green leaves were covered with...yes... spiderwebs. Low growing and spreading -- 10-12” x 18” -- with striking magenta flowers in summer through autumn. Showy in containers or the garden. Found in the mountains of northern Mexico, they prefer sun and are easy growers, needing little water and generally thriving on neglect. Frost hardy in UDA zone 7 in a well-drained environment.

8x 6in @ $12 Commelinaceae

Tricyrtis ‘Hototogisu’ japanese toad lily 24x 6in @ $9 Liliaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 85 Tsuga mertensiana mountain hemlock Handsome, evergreen conifer, native along the Pacific Coast from southern Alaska to the mountains of central California. Can reach 20-30 ft tall x 10-15 ft wide in the garden. Enjoys cool temperatures and moist conditions; does well in part shade or in full sun if not allowed to dry out. Consistent summer water is best. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.

10x 1g @ $16 Pinaceae

Uncinia uncinata var. rubra red hook sedge Ever-red, clumping sedge. Slow growing, to 12" tall x 15" wide and best used in the garden in combination with yellow or light green foliaged plants. For full sun to part shade with regular water in summer. Seed heads can get caught in fur -- both animal and people -- and are best removed. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

8x 6in @ $12 Cyperaceae

Verbascum olympicum olympian mullein 18x 4in @ $4 Scrophulariaceae

Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo' Compact, upright form of this species, widely grown in gardens in eastern Asia though still not used to its full potential in warmer areas of our continent. This clone, brought from Chollipo Arboretum in Korea by the late J. C. Raulston, has grown to nearly 20 ft in some of our gardens but, indeed, is compact with a pyramidal form and branches that seldom splay. The evergreen leaves are mirror-shiny and deep apple-green tinted red, especially in winter. The flowers appear in flat cymes of white in spring and, by Halloween, have produced orange and black berries. Handsome small garden or street tree provided some summer water. Ideal as woodland tree or even in full sun in all but the hottest climates. Proven a bit hardier to frost than its nearest kin. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

3x 5g @ $47 Caprifoliaceae

Viburnum propinquum chinese viburnum Truly striking, evergreen viburnum, from central and western China, to 6-8 ft tall x 4-6 ft wide with shiny, dark green leaves on reddish stems. Late spring/early summer flowers are greenish white cymes followed by blue to black fruit in autumn. Average summer water in full to part sun; a bit of afternoon shade in hottest climates. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7. One of the best and a great substitute for the more common V. davidii.

20x 1g @ $12 Caprifoliaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 86 Viburnum x burkwoodii snowball viburnum A beautiful semi-evergreen shrub, upright and multi-stemmed to 8-10 ft tall x 5-8 ft wide, with dark, glossy leaves. Pink buds open in spring to white flowers in large, fragrant clusters; August red fruits (drupes) turn black in October. Full sun for best flowering; tolerates part shade. Somewhat drought tolerant but better with regular water. This cross between two Asian species is frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

10x 1g @ $12 Caprifoliaceae

Viburnum x pragense prague viburnum Fast-growing, evergreen shrub to 6-10 ft. Perfect for an architectural specimen or screen. Dark green, puckery leaves, felty on the undersides, on horizontal. In late winter, pink tinged buds open to umbels of white, spicy flowers. This cross between V. rhytidophyllum and V. utile prefers sun to part shade and regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.

3x 5g @ $22 Caprifoliaceae

Vitis californica ‘Roger’s Red’ california wild grape A drought tolerant, wall-covering, ground-covering grape! This form, selected by Roger Raiche, has small grape in shades of purple-blushed-red, providing happiness for local birds - and you, too. Fall color is spectacular as well. Deciduous and vigorous but quite prunable in early spring or whenever it needs discipline. Lean soil, occasional summer water. Reported frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

8x 6in @ $16 Vitaceae

Woodwardia fimbriata giant chain fern The classic redwood forest understory fern, this monster reaches well above head height in a moist cool shaded glen where the frost does not linger. Evergreen most winters. A sturdy native of the west coast, this clone has lingered where others fail. Shade and moisture. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

8x 6in @ $14 Blechnaceae x Fatshedera lizei 'Angyo Star' One of the most beautiful selections of this popular plant, this from Japan and shared with us by plantsman Ted Stephens. Can be used as a low climber to 5 ft, a container plant, or ground cover. Evergreen leaves, to 5-6", are margined creamy white against deep green. Should be frost hardy into the single digits, lower USDA zone 7. Though it has been successful in exceedingly dark places, happiest in light shade with supplemental summer water where dry.

8x 6in @ $14 Araliaceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 87 x Fatshedera lizei ‘Curly’ This cross between ivy and fatsia is a winner in all respects. A viney shrub, non-clinging with somewhat lax stems that can reach 3 ft tall. This one has cute, curly leaves that add texture. Usually single stemmed, but branching can easily be encouraged by pinching the tips. As with others, it has been successful in exceedingly dark places, but prefers light shade with supplemental summer water where dry. Makes a fine houseplant. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

7x 6in @ $12 Araliaceae x Pachyveria 'Round Leaf' Cute plant with fat, teardrop shaped leaves, blue-gray with hints of pink. A bigeneric cross between Echeveria pulidodnis and Pachyphytum coeruleum, mature size unknown, they like bright light and occasional water after being allowed to dry out a bit. Best as a pot plant to be brought indoors for winter as these are only frost hardy for brief spells in the mid 20s F, mid USDA zone 9, and would rather not be that cold.

12x 4in @ $6 Crassulaceae

Yucca linearifolia One of the most beautiful yucca species, related to Y. rostrata. The 3 ft rosettes atop an eventual 3-8' trunk resemble the Australian grass trees, Xanthrroea, or a dim version of Dasylirion quadrangularis. Flattened somewhat triangular leaves of spring green to nearly turquoise and white flowers to 3' or so above the rosette. From only a few scattered localities, these from north of Galleana, NL, Mexico, in a most diverse habitat. Its southern habitat would indicate lack of frost toleranance but has so far withstood 5F, mid USDA zone 7. Otherwise full sun to partial shade. summer water with, as always, well-drained soil.

2x 2g @ $30 Agavaceae

Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Hercules’ hercules calla lily A truly large form of calla lily that we obtained from Western Hills Nursery in Occidental, CA, bigger in both leaves and flowers -- and, of course, better. Leaves are spotted with cream dots and 8-10”, white flowers appear in early spring on stalks up to 6 ft tall. Full sun to part shade with adequate summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7. Bulbs can be mulched or lifted in colder climates.

12x 2g @ $28 Araceae

Zauschneria californica ‘Bowman’ california fuchsia A small, shrubby California Fuchsia with bright orange tubular flowers from late June through frost. A frequent stop for passing hummingbirds. Narrow, deciduous leaves and a mounding habit to about 2 ft wide and 2 ft high. Full sun and well-drained soil. Summer drought tolerant. Frost hardy to 5F - mid USDA zone 7.

8x 6in @ $12 Onagraceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com Fresh to retail - May 1st, 2010 88 Zauschneria ‘Silver Select’ california fuchsia Masses of clear scarlet flowers on this low native ground cover keep the hummingbirds in your garden. Fall blooming: just when you thought the garden had gone to bed. Full sun, good drainage and not much summer water. Selected for its great silver foliage. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

18x 4in @ $5 Onagraceae

Zauschneria ‘Silver Select’ california fuchsia Masses of clear scarlet flowers on this low native ground cover keep the hummingbirds in your garden. Fall blooming: just when you thought the garden had gone to bed. Full sun, good drainage and not much summer water. Selected for its great silver foliage. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

8x 6in @ $12 Onagraceae

Cistus Nursery • 22711 NW Gillihan Rd • Sauvie Island, Ore 97231 • (503) 621-2233 • www.cistus.com