Table Of Contents

Natives ...... 2 Perennials ...... 39

Trees ...... 5 Edibles ...... 51

Shrubs ...... 13 Roses ...... 58

Evergreens ...... 26 Lawn Care ...... 63

Grass, Vines & Ground Covers ...... 32

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1 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com NATIVES

This is only a sample of native plants available. Let us help you find the natives for your yard.

Native Perennial Sneezeweed WildBergamot (Helenium autumnale) - This 2-5’, erect Swamp Milkweed (Monarda fistulosa) - The Wild Bergamot perennial has many elongated leaves and or Bee Balm, is a wildflower in the mint family (Asclepias incarnata) – This elegant plant numerous flower heads. A wingedwidespread stem and abundant as a native plant in is upright with slender willow like leaves. In bearing yellow, daisy-like flower heads withmuch fan- of North America. The plant, with showy summer plants are topped by rounded pink rose shaped, drooping rays; disk flowers formingsummer-blooming a pink to lavender flowers, is colored flower clusters which attract flocks of conspicuous, greenish-yellow, ball-like structureoften used as a honey plant, medicinal plant, and butterflies. Plants thrive in sunny sites with moist at center of head. The flowers havegarden raised ornamental. Ht. 2-4’ SHADE/SUN or saturated soils. Desirable yellow and black centers and wedge-shaped, yellow petals whichLarge Flowering Primrose Monarch caterpillars feed on the foliage. Ht. 3-5’end in three teeth. Ht. 2-5’ SUN (Oenothera macrocarpa) Arkansas Blue Star Prairie Blazing Star - Large fragrant yellow flowers over curiously curly foliage. Opens (Amsonia hubrichtii) - Clusters of powder-blue (Liatris pycnostachya) - A spike of rayless,late afternoon and blooms into the evening. star-shaped flowers enhance finely textured rose-purple cylindrical, stalkless flower headsEstablished plants are extremely drought and bright green foliage. Use in sunny mixed borders, densely crowded on a course, hairy, very leafyheat tolerant. Ht. 8-12” SUN woodland gardens or mass planting. Brilliant stem. Flowers bloom from the top of the spikeGolden Ragwort golden-yellow fall foliage provides an exceptionaldownward. The lower portion of the stem is late season display. Ht. 2-3’ SUN covered with short, fuzzy, grass-like leaves. Ht.(Packera aurea) - A mounding perennial with Wild Columbine 2-5’ SUN shiny heart shaped leaves. In spring clusters of golden-yellow daisies rise above the foliage on (Aquilegia canadensis) - Also called Red or sturdy stems. Plants form large colonies over American Columbine, is one of the first plants to time in wet or moist woodlands. Ht. 1-2’ SHADE provide nectar in the spring for bees, butterflies Squaw Weed and hummingbirds. The colorful flowers are red flowing into yellow. Deer resistant. Ht. 2’ SHADE (Packera obovate) - Also known as Roundleaf Purple Poppy Mallow Ragwort, is valued for its ability to thrive in shady locations, naturalize rapidly and produce a long (Callirhoe involucrate) - Masses of chalice and profuse spring bloom of bright yellow flowers. shaped magenta flowers on trailing, deeply Ht. 6-18” SHADE lobed foliage. Excellent as a rock garden plant or Woodland Phlox ground cover, each plant can spread up to three feet in width. Fits well in both formal gardens and (Phlox divaricata) - A delightful spring-blooming naturalized areas. Looks great trailing over a wall. North American-native wildflower that produces Ht. 6-12” SUN fragrant clusters of lavender, purple, blue or white Pale Purple Coneflower in early spring. It’s perfect companion to spring- blooming bulbs and other early bloomers such as (Echinacea pallida) - Large, daisy-like flowers hellebore, Hosta, and perennial vinca. Thrives in with drooping, pale pinkish-purple petals and shady and partially shady locations. Butterflies spiny, knob-like, coppery-orange center cones. also enjoy an early feast of woodland phlox Mass in borders, native plant garden, naturalized flowers. Ht. 10-12” SHADE area, prairie or wildflower meadow. Ht. 2-3’ SUN Black-Eyed Susan Yellow Coneflower Cardinal Flower (Rudbeckia hirta) - Also known as Gloriosa (Echinacea paradoxa) - This is the only species (Lobelia cardinalis) - Clump-forming habit with Daisy or Yellow Oxeye Daisy is a cheerful, in the genus to have yellow flowers instead of brilliant red flower spikes set against green and widespread prairie plant. It is renowned for its the usual purple flowers. Features large daisy- purple-bronze foliage. Each individual spike of showy, orange or bicolor flowers, adorned with up like flowers with drooping yellow to orange- scarlet flowers opens from bottom to top and to 8-20 rays and dark chocolate, dome-shaped yellow petals and very large, coppery-brown to stays in bloom for several weeks. A favorite of cones. Blooms profusely from early summer to chocolate-brown central cones. Ht. 2-3’ SUN hummingbirds. Makes an excellent cut flower. Ht. frost. Ht. 1-3’ SUN Rattlesnake Master 2-4’ SUN Royal Catchfly (Eryngium yuccifolium) - Features basalGreat Blue Lobelia (Silene regia) - Brilliant red, 2” flowers bloom rosettes of parallel-veined, bristly-edged, sword-(Lobelia siphilitica) - The spikes of brilliantJune-August providing nectar for hummingbirds. shaped, medium green leaves resembling thosetrue-blue flowers on this wetland native Theattracts sticky flowers trap small insects, giving the of yucca and tiny, stemless, greenish-whitebutterflies, hummingbirds and neighbors to yourplant its common name. Prefers being planted flowers tightly packed into globular, garden! 1” diameter Lobelia siphilitica provides outstanding in a bed with companions like Little Bluestem, heads resembling thistles. Ht. 4-5’ SUN color for the border, wet meadow or pond edge.Prairie Drop seed or Black-Eyed Susan to help Naturalizes easily in moist soils, but tolerates support it. Ht. 24-36” SUN periods of drought. Ht. 2-3’ SUN www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 2 Sky Blue Aster brown pods containing hard-shelled seeds oncePersimmon used as a coffee substitute by early settlers. (Symphyotrichum oolentangiense) - Blue (Diospyrus virginiana)—Fairly upright habit Height 50-60’, spread 40-50’. to blue-violet flowers in late summer to fall, like with lustrous green leaves. Produces golf ball- most Asters, it attracts butterflies andSiouxland other Cottonwood sized, pale orange fruits that are highly sought beneficial insects such as small bees, flies,(Populus small deltoides ‘Siouxland’)— A fast- after by both wildlife and people. Height 40-50’, to medium-sized butterflies, skippers and wasps.growing, cotton-less selection with good diseasespread 20-30’. It is easy to grow and is drought tolerant.resistance. Ht. 24- This native tree will tolerate just about American Plum 36” SUN any growing conditions you will come across. (Prunus americana)—A small native tree that Common Ironweed Wonderful, glossy green leaves are great for their is excellent for wildlife plantings because of the summer effect as they flutter in the wind. Height (Veronica fasciculata) - This stately plant offers highly edible fruits which are borne in abundance. 60-80’, spread 40-60’. large clusters of unusually brilliant purple flowers Very easy to grow. Extremely hardy and drought on top of 6’ tall, unbranched stems; a sight to see Eastern Redcedar tolerant. White flowers early in the spring. Height late summer and into fall. Dark green, coarsely- (Juniperus virginiana)—This is our only native 15-20’, spread 15-20’. toothed leaves add to the overall interest. Host evergreen tree in Kansas, so you know it has gotRedbud plant for the American Painted Lady butterfly and to be tough! Extremely tolerant of a very wide (Cercis canadensis)— A tough native flowering has special value to native bees. Ht. 6’ SUN range of soils and exposures. Very useful in tree great for use where a small ornamental tree windbreaks and in wildlife plantings for both food is needed. Showy, purplish-pink flowers cover Native Trees and cover. Height 20-40’, spread 15-20’. the branches early in the season, signaling that American Sycamore Shagbark Hickory spring has finally arrived. Height 20-30’, spread (Platanus Occidentalis) —One of our most(Carya ovata) 20-30’. impressive native trees. Can develop into a very — One of our most prized large tree with a massive trunk and impressive hardwood timber trees here in the eastern third Black Walnut wide-spreading, open crown. Especially beautiful of Kansas. Produces sweet, edible hickory (Juglans nigra)—Large, native tree. Produces in the winter when the white bark seems to shine nuts. Bark breaks up into thin “shaggy” strips, an abundant crop of great tasting walnuts. Very in the winter sun. Height 60-80’, spread 60-80’. hence the name Shagbark Hickory. The wood is tough and easy to grow. Self-pollinating. Height frequently used for barbecuing and smoking food. 50-60’, spread 40-50’. Height 60-80’, spread 30-50’. Silver Maple SHRUB (Acer saccharinum)— A very fast-growingAmerican Bladdernut species that will tolerate almost any kind(Staphylea of trifolia)— An interesting native shrub growing conditions. If this one won’t growfound ingrowing in timbered areas. Develops into a your yard, you have serious problems! Widelylarge, multi-stemmed, suckering shrub. Produces planted, however can be a little more brittlethree-lobed, than Chinese lantern-like seed capsules other maples. Height 60-80’, spread 50-60’. in the fall, each containing up to several seeds, Bur Oak creating a “bladder nut”. Hight 6-8’, spread 6-8’. (Quercus macrocarpa)— One of the mostIndiancurrant Coralberry majestic and most durable of our native trees.(Symphoricarpos A orbiculatus)—An upright, large, but slow growing oak with attractive darkspreading shrub with slender, arching branches. green foliage. Develops a massive trunk andAttractive coral-red fruits cover the stems in the Black Cherry an attractive broad crown of large branches.gall and throughout the winter. A great plant for Extremely hardy! Height 60-80’, spread 60-80’. (Prunus serotina)— A good native tree for understory plantings or for naturalizing. Very naturalizing areas and providing bird habitat. Dwarf Chestnut Oak tough! Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. White flowers are produced in 4-6” long clusters.(Quercus prinoides)— Also commonly known American Elderberry Produces 1/3” red fruits that mature to black that as Dwarf Chinkapin Oak, this is a much smaller (Sambucus canadensis)—A neat, tough, the birds just love. Height 40-50’, spread 30-40’. Oak species that produces abundant quantities native shrub great for wildlife and the garden. Northern Catalpa of acorns, highly sought after by wildlife. Makes Best known for its prized sweet purple-black an attractive small tree for landscape use as well. (Catalpa speciosa)—A fast growing native tree fruits. Can be used for jellies, pies, juice and One of our natives. Height 10-15’, spread 10-15’. with large white flowers borne in terminal panicles wine; don’t forget the birds love them too! Great in May-June. Fruit is a long bean-like pod. Height White Oak for naturalizing. Plant with another variety for best 50-60’, spread 30-40’. (Quercus alba) fruit production. See Edibles section for varieties. — One of the best oaks for fall Height 6-10’, spread 8-12’. Common Chokecherry color. Dark green summer foliage changes to a rich red to wine color in the fall. Absolutely American Hazelnut (Prunus virginiana)— A tough native tree that breathtaking! Height 60-70’, spread 60-70’. produce an abundant crop of small, dark purple, (Corylus americana)—A large suckering shrub 1/3” fruits that birds love. Long, 3-6”, panicles of Pawpaw useful for naturalizing and encouraging wildlife. Produces an abundant crop of sweet, edible nuts. white flowers in the spring. Height 20-30’, spread(Asimina triloba)—An interesting native tree 15-20’. Plant two or more for adequate cross pollination. with large, dark green foliage that has semi-Height 6-10’, spread 6-10’. Kentucky Coffeetree tropical appearance. The fruits of the tree have a wonderful custard-like texture with a sweet (Gymnocladus dioicus)— A beautiful tough banana/pear-like flavor. Plant two or more trees native tree. Attractive dark bluish-green summer for best pollination. Height 15-20’, spread 15-20’. foliage. Winter silhouette is very picturesque against the winter sky. Produces large reddish-

3 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Fragrant Sumac Palm Sedge Blue Grama Grass (Rhus aromatica)— A fantastically tough native (Carex muskingumenseis) – The glossy green (Bouteloua gracillis’)—This is an attractive shrub that makes a great landscape plant. Small leaves branch out from the main stem similar to a selection of one of our native prairie grasses. yellow flowers early in the spring followed by red, palm tree. Native to wooded lowlands, it does best Unique flower spikes are attached at right angles hairy fruits late in the summer. Leaves are dark in slightly damp soil in shade. Makes an excellent to the stems and individual flowers resemble green and glossy changing to orange to red to groundcover, and thrives in clay! Plant one foot mosquito larvae, giving rise to another common reddish-purple in the fall. Height 4-6’, spread 5-8’. on center as a groundcover or use individually as name, “mosquito grass”. Purplish fall color. Spicebush a foliage accent plant. Ht. 2-3’ Sp. 2-3’ Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. Texas Sedge (Lindera benzoin)—An interesting native shrub Switch Grass that prefers moist, lightly shaded locations. (Carex texensis) – The shiny deep green foliage (Panicum virgatum )—A tough selection of one of Small, yellow, early spring flowers followed by is 3-6” long and semi-evergreen. In late spring our native prairie grasses, this is one of the few bright scarlet fruits about a half an inch long dainty green flower spikes are displayed above red-foliaged grasses available that will survive (on female plants only). A strong spice odor is the leaves. Plants occur in part shade to partly our winters. Foliage is tipped with deep, blood-red detectable from all parts of the plant. Height 6-10’, sunny moist or dry sandy woods. This sedge highlights and seed heads share the same color has great landscape potential as a woodland spread 6-10’. late in the season. Wonderful reddish-purple fall groundcover and is a natural lawn alternative. Ht.color. Height 3-5’, spread 2-3’. 6” Sp. 12” VINE Little Bluestem Grass Bittersweet (Schizachyrium scoparius)— A tough grass, native to the prairie in our area. Attractive(Celatrus scandens ‘Autumn Revolution’)—A purplish-bronze plumes late in the season, greatselection of our native vine. Don’t worry about for drying. Foliage takes on a wonderful golden-male or female plants with this one. The majority red in the fall. Small size makes it useful in ofthe the flowers on each plant contain both male garden. Blue Heaven and Standing Ovation areand female parts, creating reliable fruit production just a couple of the selections we carry, seewith only one plant. Fruits also tend to be larger Grass section for more varieties. Height 2-4’,than those of other selections. spread 18”-30”. Trumpet Vine Prairie Dropseed Grass (Campsis radicans)—Vigorous growing native (Sporobolus heterolepis)— A very toughvine. Bright orange-red, trumpet shaped flowers Eastern Wahoo native prairie grass. This is a slow-growing,from mid-summer through fall. Good for butterflies small species with rich emerald-green foliageand hummingbirds. Fast grower! Height 10-40’. (Euonymus atropurpureus) A native plant, throughout the summer changing to golden- useful for wildlife plantings and naturalizing. yellow to orange in the fall. Sweetly fragrant Small, four-lobed capsules open late in the flowers rise above the foliage late in the summer. season to reveal bright crimson fruits. A close Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. relative of Burning Bush. Height 6-12’, spread 6-12’. GRASS Bluestem Grass (Andropogon geradii)— This native prairie grass is also known as “Turkeyfoot” because of the late season plumes that resemble a turkey’sThe one size foot. Extremely drought tolerant and well adapted to our area. Native to our tall grass prairies. fits all Attractive fall color. Ht.4-6’, Sp. 2-3’. Cedar Sedge thoughtful (Carex Albicans) – Plants spread slowly to form expression a fine-textured groundcover under trees, shrubs and other dry shaded locations. Semi-evergreen. of gratitude Ecological Benefits: Species of butterflies, leaf hoppers, grasshoppers and beetles feed on in a compact sedge foliage. Ht. 2-4”, Sp. 8-12” Common Oak Sedge size (Carex pennsylvanica) – Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Most sedges prefer moist A Skinner to wet soils, but not this one. Plants spread by rhizomes, may self-seed in optimum growing Gift Card! conditions. Ht. 6-12” Sp. 6-12” www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 4 TREES

‘Heritage’ (‘Cully’)—Improved selection of ASPEN River Birch. Has attractive white flaking bark. CHERRY Withstands hot, dry weather. Height 30-40’, Quaking Aspen spread 20-30’. Black Cherry (Populus tremuloides)—Fast growing and (Prunus serotina)—White blooms in May, good fairly tolerant of soil types but prefers a Whitespirecool site, Birch yellow to red fall color. The berries are used to so mulch well. Leaves flutter in the (Betula wind givingpopulifolia ‘Whitespire’)—Resembles make wines and jellies. This is a very tolerant the tree a “quaking” appearance. Bark is commonalmost White Birch with pure white bark plant and for our area, it can often be found growing in white. Height 20-30’, spread 10-15’. yellow fall foliage. More resistant to borers.our native stands of timber. Height 40-50’, spread Height 20-30’, spread 10-15’. ‘Prairie Gold’ (‘NE-Arb’)—This mountain 20-30’. favorite, believe it or not, comes from Nebraska! BLACK GUM Kwanzan Cherry It was found growing in the northeast corner (Prunus serrulata ‘Kwanzan’)—One of the of the state and singled out for its exceptional Black Gum most popular of the flowering cherries. Deep adaptability to the heat, drought, and humidity (Nyssa sylvatica)—Picturesque tree with shiny pink, double flowers in the spring are produced of the Midwestern prairie. Height 20-30’, dark green foliage turning brilliant red in the fall. in abundance. Does best in well-drained soils. spread 10-15’. Tolerates wet or dry soil. Height 40-50’, spread Avoid water-logged areas and heavy clay. Height BALDCYPRESS 20-30’. 15-20’, spread 15-20’. (Taxodium distichum)—This is the same NEW! Firestarter Black Gum Pink Flowering Weeping beautiful tree seen growing throughout the (Nyssa sylvatica ‘JFS-red’)—Dark green glossy Cherry South. It has soft feathery foliage and withstandsfoliage changes to an impressive bright red in the (Prunus subhirtella var. pendula)—Drooping excessive moisture and drought. Height 50-60’,fall. Strong pyramidal habit. Height 30-50’, spread form of growth. Double pink blossoms on weeping spread 20-30’. 20-25’. branches. Protect from hot winds. Height 8-10’, Falling Waters Baldcypress Green Gable Black Gum spread 8-10’. (Taxodium distichum ‘Falling Waters’)—A (Nyssa sylvatica ‘NSUHH’)—Glossy greenSnow Fountain Cherry beautiful weeping form! Each plant developssummer its foliage and scarlet-red to burgundy-red (Prunus x ‘Snofozam’)—Cascading branches own unique character over time and can falleasily color. be Strong central leader that leads an covered with snow white flowers, give this pruned, staked and manipulated. Height dependsattractive pyramidal form. Height 30-50’, spread Weeping Cherry a “fountain-like” appearance. on culture, spread depends on culture. 20-30’. Height 8-10’, spread 8-10’. Peve Minaret Baldcypress Wildfire Black Gum Yoshino Cherry (Taxodium distichum ‘Peve Minaret’)—A(Nyssa sylvatica ‘Wildfire’)—New growth (Prunus x yedoensis)—This is the flowering cherry dramatic miniature selection of the everemerges popular bronze-red, eventually changing to made famous from its displays in Washington Baldcypress. Displays the same wonderful,green for the summer. Effect is quite stunning. D.C. Heavy production of double, fragrant, shell- ferny foliage as the species but in aImpressive much more fall color. Height 30-50’, spread 20- pink flowers in early spring. Needs to be planted compact size. Great choice for an added30’. accent in the garden. Height 6-8’ (10’?), spread 3-5’. in well-drained soil. Height 15-20’, spread 15-20’. BUCKEYE BEECH CHESTNUT Ohio Buckeye Chinese Chestnut Tricolor European Beech (Aesculus glabra)—A small, rounded native (Castanea mollisima)—Ornamental, medium (Fagus sylvatica ‘Roseomarginatum’tree with greenish-yellow flowers in 4-7” long sized, spreading tree with lustrous, dark green (‘Tricolor’))—Striking foliage is a paniclesdeep in theblood spring. red Flowers set large, light- foliage. Produces big, sweet nuts that are great to purple with an irregular brown rose seeds tothat can pinkish-white provide a food-source for for eating, boiling, baking, or roasting. Blight border. An impressive tree, wildlife.but Heightnot 20-40’,suited spread 20-40’.for just any garden. Beech needs to be planted in areas resistant. Plant two or more for proper pollination. with good soil and sited out of our hot summer Red Buckeye winds. Light shade is also suggested. Height 15- (Aesculus pavia)—An outstanding small tree! CHOKECHERRY 20’, spread 10-20’. Large clusters of red flowers adorn the tree early in the spring, followed by lustrous dark greenCommon Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) BIRCH leaves. Best if planted in partial shade and moist, —A tough native tree that well-drained soils. Height 10-20’, spread 15-25’. produce an abundant crop of small, dark purple, River Birch 1/3” fruits that birds love. Long, 3-6”, panicles of (Betula nigra)—Beautiful peeling bark is creamy CATALPA white flowers in the spring. Height 20-30’, spread white with cinnamon undertones. Rapid grower. 15-20’. Very tolerant Birch for Kansas conditions. Height Northern Catalpa 30-40’, spread 20-30’. (Catalpa speciosa)—A fast growing native tree with large white flowers borne in terminal panicles in May-June. Fruit is a long bean-like pod. Height 50-60’, spread 30-40’. 5 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com COFFEETREE Royal Raindrops Crabapple ‘Prairie Pink’—A hardy selection made at the (Malus ‘JFS-KW5’)—A stunning selection with K-State Research Center in Wichita. Produces bright pinkish-red flowers and deep purple, large pink blooms. Kentucky Coffeetree cutleaf foliage. Fruits are small, 1/4” in diameter, ‘White’––This is the straight seedling form (Gymnocladus dioicus)—An open, spreading, bright red and remain on the tree into the winter. with brilliant white flowers. native tree with long, mahogany colored Height 15-20’, spread 10-15’. seedpods and a bold, picturesque winter habit Kousa Dogwood with stout branches and handsome bark. Height Sargent Crabapple (Cornus kousa)—A later blooming dogwood 50-60’, spread 40-50’. with large, pure white blossoms emerging after (Malus sargentii)—Single white flowers followed the leaves. Blooms literally cover the branches ‘Espresso’––This is an attractive tough native by a profuse crop of small red fruit. Very dwarf in June and last for up to 6 weeks and longer. tree. Height 6-8’, spread 8-12’. tree, excellent for use as a shade tree, Fall color is reddish-purple to scarlet. Bark will especially for difficult areas. Makes a beautiful begin to exfoliate with age, exposing multicolored specimen, usually taller than wide. As an added gray-tan-rich brown areas underneath. Plant in a bonus, this selection is fruitless, eliminating the well-drained soil out of the hot summer winds. An large bean-pods. Height 40-60’, spread 30-40’. exquisite tree! Height 12-15’, spread 10-15’. COTTONWOOD ‘Galilean’ (‘Galzam’)—An introduction from Ohio with increased winter hardiness. Siouxland Cottonwood Dark green foliage and large, white floral (Populus deltoides ‘Siouxland’)—A fast- bracts in the spring. Good fall color. growing, cotton-less selection with good disease Height 12-15’, spread 10-15’. resistance. This native tree will tolerate just about ‘Milky Way’—A heavier flowering and fruiting any growing conditions you will come across. form of the Kousa Dogwood. Wonderful, glossy green leaves are great for their Rough-Leafed Dogwood summer effect as they flutter in the wind. Height (Cornus drummondii) 60-80’, spread 40-60’. —A tough Kansas native great for naturalizing and creating wildlife habitat, CRABAPPLE especially birds. Grows into dense thickets. Clusters of creamy-white flowers late in the spring Crab doesn’t need to be a four-letter word followed by white fruits in the fall. Attractive anymore! Once considered a messy, disease- burgundy fall color Height 6-12’, spread 6-12’. prone tree, Flowering Crabapples now are a fantastic flowering addition to any landscape. Venus Dogwood Drastic improvements have been made through (Cornus x ‘KN30-8’)—Part of the Jersey Star the years through breeding and extensive Series, this selection has exceptionally large selection that now allow us to plant varieties that flowers...up to 6” in size! Abundant white blooms are highly resistant to the common diseases that cover the tree in the spring. Height 15-20’, spread have plagued Crabapples in the past. That means 15-20’. no more spraying! Fruits have come a long way, too. The best varieties have fruits that are smaller, ELM more brightly colored and most importantly, more Sargentina Crabapple persistent. That means big, soft, unattractive (Malus sargentii ‘Tina’)—This is like a miniature American Elm fruits aren’t dropping to the ground late in the version of the Sargent Crab. White flowers and (Ulmus americana)—Throughout much of the summer and making a stinking mess in your yard bright red fruits. Heavy bloomer and a wonderful 20th century, this species has been considered like they used to. Instead, now you can enjoy dwarf habit. Height 4-6’, spread 4-5’. We offer this doomed due to the devastating effects of Dutch small, brightly colored fruit displays into the fall plant grafted on a 4-5’ standard. Elm Disease (DED). Now however, we are and often continuing into the winter. Better yet, seeing the release of American Elm selections the birds will get a chance to enjoy them as well! DOGWOOD that have survived the attacks of DED and proven themselves to be naturally resistant to this Add to all of that, Flowering Crabapples are still A well-known and beautiful group of small, dreaded disease. Developing into a large tree one of the hardiest flowering trees you will come ornamental flowering trees (and shrubs), across. With the tremendous variation in size, with an arching, vase-shaped form. Extremely Dogwoods provide a broad spectrum of habit shape and color, it is hard to imagine you won’t tough and durable. Height 60-80’, spread 60-70’ and ornamental qualities. Most Dogwoods are be able to find a Flowering Crabapple to fit almost happiest with a partially shaded location and very NEW! ‘Colonial Spirit’ (‘JFS-Prince II’)— any need. well-drained soil. Strong branch structure that forms a nice tree. Donald Wyman Crabapple Good dark green foliage with yellow fall color. Height 60-80’, spread 50-60’. (Malus ‘Donald Wyman’)—Tree has brilliant Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida)—This small flowering tree is white flowers that are followed by glossy red fruit ‘Prairie Expedition’ (‘Lewis & Clark’)— that persists into the winter. Height 15-20’, spread loved for the beautiful blooms that cover the tree Released in 2004 from North Dakota State 15-20’. early in the spring. The brilliantly colored flowers are in fact not really flowers, but instead, brightly University and named in honor of the 200th colored modified leaves. Regardless, their effect anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Prairifire Crabapple This selection survived the wave of Dutch (Malus ‘Prairifire’)—Maroon foliage aging to is stunning. Fall color is also spectacular, ranging from red and pinks to burgundies. Fruit is bright red Elm Disease and further testing has confirmed reddish green. Crimson buds open to pinkish red. that it has high resistance to the disease. Disease resistant tree. Red fruit. Height 15-20’, and ripens late in the season. Dogwoods should Height 60-80’, spread 40-60’. spread 15-20’. A Pride of Kansas selection 2002. be planted in very well drained soil with their root systems heavily mulched. A partially shaded site out of the hot summer sun is also recommended. Height 12-15’, spread 10-15’. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 6 Hybrid Elm LINDEN (Ulmus hybs.)—Once one of the most stately GOLDENRAINTREE trees to be found, American Elm graced American Linden landscapes throughout the country. Now, as Goldenraintree (Tilia americana) a result of Dutch Elm Disease, most of this (Koelreuteria paniculata)—A wonderful, —A native tree that can be country’s American Elms are either gone or soon small to medium-sized summer-floweringfound alongtree. creeks and streams in our area. to be lost, leaving huge gaps in our urban forest. Produces a heavy display of bright Alsoyellow known asflowers, Basswood. Makes a magnificent These hybrids are an attempt to return some of borne in large, 12-15” long terminalspecimen panicles. for the yard. Produces small, pale that grandeur back into our lives. Through years Typically produces flowers through yellowthe flowersmonths that fill the air with a wonderfully of breeding and selection, numerous elm hybrids June, July and sometimes August. sweet fragranceHeight in20- the late spring. Height 50-70’, are now available that offer many of the desirable 30’, spread 20-30’. spread 30-50’. qualities that the American Elm had with much ‘Redmond’—This is a fairly fast-growing linden improved disease resistance, especially to Dutch HICAN with larger foliage and an attractive dense even Elm Disease. Tough and durable, these trees canopy. Dark green summer foliage changes have brought the elm back into our yards. Hican to yellow in the fall. Makes a great lawn or (Carya illinoinensis x ovate)—These are ‘Frontier’ street tree. Height 50-60’, spread 25-40’. —A U.S. Department of Agriculture naturally occurring hybrid between Pecans and introduction. This hybrid elm has good Shagbark Hickories. Grown from seed collectedSterling Silver Linden resistance to Dutch Elm Disease and Phloemtrees located in northern Missouri. Combines(Tilia tomentosa ‘Sterling’)—An extremely Necrosis. Better yet, it is also extremely thetough, fast growth and easy shelling of a durable pecan selection with attractive lustrous dark develops a nice shape, and has impressivewith sweet taste of the hickory. Heavy annualgreen leaves and a wonderful silvery underside red-purple to burgundy fall color. Height 30-40’,producer. Height 50-70’, spread 40-50’. that gives the tree a shimmering effect in the spread 25-35’. wind. Height 40-60’, spread 30-50’. Lacebark Elm HICKORY (Ulmus parviflora)—Very graceful tree, often LOCUST with pendulous branches. Leaves are dark green, Shagbark Hickory changing to reddish in the fall. Bark peels to (Carya ovata)—One of our most prizedPurple Robe Black Locust reveal a combination of gray, green, orange and hardwood timber trees here in the eastern third (Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Purple Robe’)—A brown. Truly a beautiful Elm and an excellent of Kansas. Produces sweet, edible hickory beautiful form with wonderful, dark rose-pink tree. Resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. Height 30- nuts. Bark breaks up into thin “shaggy” strips, flowers. Has a more compact, rounded head. 40’, spread 30-40’. hence the name Shagbark Hickory. The wood is Absolutely stunning in bloom! Height 30-40’, spread 20-40’. ‘Allee’ (‘Emer II’)—A tall, more upright growing frequently used for barbecuing and smoking food. form, reminiscent of American Elm. Height 40- Height 60-80’, spread 30-50’. 50’, spread 30-40’. Shellbark Hickory MAGNOLIA GINKGO (Carya laciniosa)—Also known as King Nut hickory, this species is native Kansas and hasCucumbertree Magnolia Ginkgo a shaggy bark, similar to Shagbark Hickory.(Magnolia acuminata)—This is a unique, yellow (Ginkgo biloba)—This is a wonderfully unique Produces a large, sweet, edible nut. The woodflowering Magnolia. Leaves are quite large, often lawn or street tree, unlike anything else you will is valued for tool handles, furniture and lumber.up to almost a foot long. Develops into a fairly come across. Fossilized records indicate that this Height 50-70’, spread 40-50’ good-sized tree with age. Best if planted in good, tree was growing on earth over 150 million years well-drained soil and sited out of our summer ago! You know that means it has to be tough. A HONEYLOCUST winds. Height 30-40’, spread 20-30’. wonderful tree for today’s landscapes. Bright ‘Butterflies’—(M. acuminata M. denudata green summer foliage changes to brilliant yellow Skyline Honeylocust x in the fall. (Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis ‘Skycole’)— ‘Sawada’s Cream’)—A great hybrid form with Somewhat more upright than other forms with a deep yellow flowers. Upright grower. Height ‘Autumn Gold’—A very symmetrical selection canopy that is a little more compact. Still creates a 20-30’, spread 15-20’. with outstanding, golden-yellow fall color. nice filtered shade. This is a thornless, essentially Fruitless. Ht. 40-50’, spread 25-30’. Black Tulip Magnolia seedless selection. Height 40-50’, spread 40-50’. ‘Jade Butterfly’—A much more compact, (Magnolia x soulangiana ‘JURmag1’)—A dwarf form with dense, dark green foliage. In wonderful selection with deep burgundy-wine a lot of ways, it almost looks like a Japanese LILAC flowers, much darker than the species. Flowers Maple with Gingko foliage. Height 12-15’, emerge very early in the spring and will hold up spread 5-10’. Japanese Tree Lilac better if planted out of the strong spring winds. ‘Seedling’—These are seed grown trees, (Syringa not reticulata)—This Lilac is actually a Narrow habit makes it very useful for smaller grafted, so the sex of the plant is unknown.tree! It has large panicles of creamy white flowersyards.15-20’ 6-10’ That is worth noting because female treesin June and handsome, dark green summer produce a small (about 1”) fleshy, fairly foliage.smelly It is resistant to both powdery mildew andGalaxy Magnolia (Magnolia fruit. Male trees however, will be fruitless.borers, The making it very easy to grow. A stunning, x (liliiflora x sprengeri ‘Diva’))—A trick is it may take 20 years or more forunder-planted, a tree small ornamental tree. Height 20-U.S. National Arboretum introduction. A single- to come into fruit, so until then you don’t25’, knowspread 15-20’. trunked, pyramidal tree with large red-purple to pink flowers early in the spring, but late enough what you have, so buyer beware! Height‘Ivory 40- Silk’—A heavy flowering selection. Blooms 60’, spread 30-40’ . at an early age. to avoid frost damage. Individual flowers reach up to 6-10” across! Height 20-30’, spread 10-20’.

7 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Little Girl Hybrids Loebner Magnolia winters drastically limit its success in our region. (Magnolia hy.)—This is a group of hybrids (Magnolia x loebneri)—This Magnolia is among Hardier selections perform better and offer some created to produce Magnolias with outstanding the best! A very vigorous hybrid that produces an possibilities for the dedicated gardener. Plant floral characteristics that would bloom later than abundant floral display. Flowers typically emerge in protected locations and keep your fingers most, thereby avoiding late frost damage. Flowers a little later in the spring, helping them avoid late crossed! may also be produced sporadically through the frosts. Very hardy and reliable. Height 15-25’, ‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty’—Considered by summer. These selections make wonderful small spread 20-30’. many experts to be not only one of the best trees or large shrubs. ‘Merrill’––Heavy flowering white form with a forms, but also one of the most cold hardy as ‘Ann’—Deep purple-red flowers. Height 8-10’, wonderful fragrance. Resembles a white cloud well. More compact and dense with smaller spread 8-10’. when in bloom! leaves, dark green and glossy above, rusty- ‘Jane’—Reddish-purple on the outside of the Southern Magnolia brown underneath. Height 20-30’, spread petals with white on the inside. Height 10-15’, (Magnolia grandiflora)—A staple in the south; 10-15’. spread 10-15’. planted only occasionally in our area. Well known Star Magnolia for its large, creamy-white, fragrant flowers and (Magnolia stellata)—White star-like blossoms in equally large, glossy green, evergreen foliage. early spring. Grows as multiple stem and dwarf. Certainly a beautiful tree, unfortunately our cold Height 15-20’, spread 10-15’. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 8 ‘Royal Star’—This selection blooms slightly eventually to green through the summer. Fall ‘Shaina’—This small selection originated as later than Star Magnolia. Pink flower budscolor is a fantastic show of flame red tones. a witch’s broom on a ‘Bloodgood’. Much open to pure white blossoms. Height 10-15’, spread 10-15’. smaller in size but still with wonderful foliage Sweetbay Magnolia ‘Butterfly’—A spectacular selection with lovely, characteristics. Might even be a possibility for (Magnolia virginiana)—The fragrance from blue-green and creamy-white variegated container growing as long as adequate winter these flowers will be enjoyed throughout the foliage.yard! Leaves are a little smaller than on protection was provided. Height 4-6’, spread Creamy-white flowers are produced for severalother selections. Needs light shade. Height 3-4’. months and have a wonderfully sweet fragrance.8-10’, spread 5-6’. ‘Sharp’s Pygmy’—An impressive miniature Leaves are shiny and bright green on top, ‘Crimsonsilvery Queen’ (var. dissectum)—Bright selection. Attractive, small, bright green underneath. Does well in wet or even swampy crimson-red new growth that holds well into the leaves and a compact, dense habit. Useful areas. Height 15-20’, spread 15-20’. summer season. Develops wonderful scarlet as a unique shrub-like specimen. Outstanding fall color. Handsome, cascading habit with finely orange fall color. Stunning! Height 2-3’, spread MAPLE cut, fern-like leaves. Makes a stunning specimen 2-3’. plant. Best planted with some afternoon shade. ‘Tamukeyama’ (var. dissectum)–A beautiful, Emerald Lustre Norway Maple Height 4-6’, spread 4-8’. deep crimson-red to dark purple-red form with (Acer platanoides ‘Pond’)—A vigorous ‘Dragon Tears’ (‘JN4’)— The leaves of this a graceful weeping habit. Individual leaves are selection with a good branching structure and a weeping form are more like the palmate leaves deeply cut creating a lacy appearance. Color nice rounded habit. Glossy dark green summer of most upright forms, similar to ‘Ryusen’. holds well through summer heat. Considered foliage and bright yellow fall color. Height 40-50’, Burgundy-red foliage through the season, one of the best of the cutleaf types. Height 4-8’, spread 30-40’. becoming a bright red in the fall. A very cool spread 4-8’. introduction discovered in a batch of seedlings. New! ‘Ukigumo’—A stunning variegated Freeman Hybrids Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’. selection! Light green leaves are colored with (Acer x freemanii)—These are hybrid crosses ‘Emperor I’ (‘Wolff’)—Selected for superior, a mix of pink and white. Some leaves are between Red Maple and Silver Maple. The results blood-red foliage color and faster growth rate.heavily variegated, others only lightly. Great are trees with a rapid growth habit and good fall Deep foliage color holds well through summerfor brightening up a shady area. Height 6-10’, color. Very tolerant of soils and exposures. heat. Height 10-15’, spread 10-15’. spread 6-10’. ‘Fireglow’—A promising introduction from ’Waterfall’ (var. dissectum)—Considered by ‘Autumn Blaze’ (‘Jeffersred’)—This is the most Italy. Burgundy foliage that holds its color wellmany to be the best of the green-leafed, popular of the Freeman Hybrids. A fast grower through the heat of the summer. Height 8-10’, cutleaf forms. Rich green summer foliage with excellent orange-red to red fall color. spread 8-10’. changing to golden and red in the fall. Height Height 50-60’, spread 40-50’. ‘Inaba Shidare’ (var. dissectum)—A popular, 4-8’, spread 4-8’. ‘Firefall’ (‘AF#1’)—A fast grower with fall cutleaf-weeping selection with good purple-red Paperbark Maple color ranging from bright orange to scarlet. spring foliage color that holds fairly well into (Acer griseum)—This is a truly outstanding Reportedly is a male selection so it’s not and through the heat of summer. A vigorous, supposed to produce any seed. Exceptional sturdy selection. Height 4-8’, spread 4-8’. Maple! Foliage is bluish-green. Bark is a rich, ‘Orangeola’ (var. dissectum)—New foliage reddish-brown to cinnamon and peels like the cold hardiness. Height 50-60’, spread 40-50’. bark of a Birch. Develops into a magnificent small ‘Matador’ (‘Bailston’)—Deep red to orange-red emerges in spring with an orange to red tree. Height 15-20’, spread 10-15’. fall color and more symmetrical growthare the cast, transitions to green for summer and reasons behind this selection. A vigorous tree then to brilliant orange in the fall. Height Red Maple that will grow in almost any landscape. Height 4-8’, spread 4-8’. (Acer rubrum)—A fairly rapid growing shade 50-60’,spread 30-40’. NEW! ‘Pixie’—A smaller, more compacttree. Showy red flowers in the spring before tree. Good burgundy leaf color, similarleaves to emerge. Fall color is bright yellow to Japanese Maple ‘Bloodgood’ but more dense and smallerorange in to brilliant red. Very hardy and tolerant (Acer palmatum)—The Japanese Maples are size. Height 8-12’, spread 8-12’. of extreme conditions. Makes an excellent lawn a stunning group of plants that have a place inNEW! ‘Red Pygmy’—A dwarf form with thin, tree. Height 40-60’, spread 40-50’. many landscapes. They come in many forms ribbon-like foliage. Bright red-maroon in the ‘Brandywine’––An introduction from the U.S. and all are dramatically beautiful. The selections spring with good color retention into summer. National Arboretum, resulting from a cross we carry can be broken down into two groups, Occasionally produces more typical shaped regular tree forms and cutleaf weeping forms between ‘October Glory’ and ‘Autumn Flame’ foliage on vigorous shoots. Those branches Red Maples. This male selection has deep red botanically known as dissectums. Most of the produce ribbon-like foliage the next year. tree forms will make an excellent small specimen to purple-red fall color and has proven to hold Height 6-8’, spread 4-6’. up well through hot summers. Height 40-50’, tree, in a courtyard for example; the dissectums, ‘Red Dragon’ (var. dissectum) —A new spread 30-40’. generally being smaller with branches drooping weeping laceleaf introduction from New back to the ground, are more appropriately used ‘Burgundy Belle’ (‘Magnificent Magenta’)— Zealand. Dark purple-maroon foliage colorAlso known as ‘Magnificent Magenta’, this as an accent plant much in the same way that throughout the growing season. Height 4-6’, you would use a dramatic shrub. Keep in mind, selection was made from a tree growing right spread 4-6’. here in northeast Kansas. Selected for its the Japanese Maples are considered marginally ‘Sango Kaku’—This attractive selection is hardy, so proper placement is critical. Plant in a uniform outline and intense, long-lasting red most often planted for is showy winter displayto burgundy fall color. Height 40-50’, spread protected area and out of the hot summer sun of colorful branches. Younger stems are a and winds, mulch the root system heavily, and 30-40’. brilliant coral color in the fall and through‘October the Glory’—A nice oval-rounded form enjoy! winter. Height 8-15’, spread 8-12’. New! ‘Ukigumo’— with brilliant orange to red fall color. Height 40- ‘Bloodgood’—Probably the best red-leafed A stunning variegated 50’, spread 30-40’. selection! Light green leaves are colored with form. Color holds well through the heat of the ‘Red Sunset’ (‘Franksred’)—Our most popular summer. Excellent red to orange fall color. a mix of pink and white. Some leaves are Red Maple through the years. Outstanding fall Height 10-15’, spread 10-15’. heavily variegated, others only lightly. Great color is brilliant red, occasionally with a hint of ‘Bonfire’—This stunning selection starts in for brightening up a shady area. Height 6-10’, orange. Tree has a nice uniform outline and the spring with bright crimson foliage thatspread 6-10’. makes a wonderful show. A classic that is still ages over the growing season to bronze and one of the best! Height 40-50’, spread 30-40’. 9 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com ‘Redpointe’ (‘Frank Jr.’)—Brilliant red fall color ‘John Pair’ (var. caddo ‘John Pair’)—A a good choice for difficult sites. Height 20-35’, with a nice, uniform crown and a dominant spectacular introduction from the KSUspread 20-35’. central leader. Introduced by J. Frank Schmidt Research Center. Brilliant red to red-orangeBur fall Oak Nurseries, the same folks who gave us ‘Red color and a compact, rounded head. Especially(Quercus macrocarpa)—Large stately tree with Sunset’. Height 40-50’, spread 25-35’. well adapted to the tough growing conditionsa broad, of rounded habit. Leaves are a good dark ‘Sun Valley’ n impressive selection made at —A our area. Named for the late Dr. John greenPair who in the summer. Bark is deeply furrowed the U.S. National Arboretum with exceptional, pioneered the selection and introduction giving of the tree year-round interest. Height 60-80’, long-lasting, brilliant red fall color. Introduced Caddo Sugar Maples for Midwest landscapes.spread 60-80’. A 2005 Pride of Kansas Selection. in 1994, this cultivar is the result of a cross Height 40-50’, spread 40-50’. between ‘Red Sunset’ and ‘Autumn Flame’, ‘Oregon Trail’ (‘Hiawatha 1’)—Selected right Chinkapin Oak both of which are phenomenal Red Maples. here in Kansas from a town know for its(Quercus muehlenbergii)—A native Oak in Height 40-50’, spread 30-40’. beautiful maples, Hiawatha. This selection this area, grows well in our rocky, limestone soils. Shantung Maple was chosen from hundreds of other trees forScaly gray bark and yellow to orangish brown fall its superior fall color and overall performance.color make this tree a unique specimen. Height (Acer truncatum)—A great mid-sized Maple Height 40-50’, spread 30-40’. 40-50’, spread 40-50’. with exceptional hardiness. Attractive small leaves, reminiscent of those on a Sweetgum tree. MIMOSA Crimson Spire Oak Leaves are glossy green through the summer, (Quercus x ‘Crimschmidt’)—Very narrow, changing to combinations of yellow-orange-red inMimosa columnar Oak with dark bluish-green foliage. the fall. Very durable. A great choice for Kansas(Albizia julibrissin)—Although not the mostStunningly brilliant crimson-red fall color. Makes a landscapes. Height 20-30’, spread 20-30’. hardy tree for our area, still very popular.stunning An specimen. Height 40-50’, spread 12-18’. ‘Crimson Sunset’ (A. x ‘JFS-KW202’)—A impressive display of fuzzy, fragrant, pinkHeritage Oak fantastic hybrid with deep purple foliage color.flowers from May, June, July, and August.(Quercus Very x macdanielii ‘Clemons’)—This Somewhat similar to ‘Crimson King’ Maple butfine textured foliage has a tropical appearance.is an outstanding vigorous hybrid, the result of with the compact size of the Shantung Maple,Prone to winter damage in our area. Heightcrossing 15- English OakQ. robur( ) and Bur Oak (Q. which also gives it good heat and drought 20’, spread 15-20’. macrocarpa). Selected for its attractive form and tolerance. Stunning! Height 25-35’, spread 20-‘E.H. Wilson’ (‘Rosea’)—Identical to therapid growth, this tree also has glossy, dark green 25’. species in all respects but with increased leaves and is highly resistant to powdery mildew. Silver Maple winter hardiness. Unusual looking fuzzy,Height 60-80’, spread 40-50’. fragrant, pink flowers through much of the (Acer saccharinum)—A very fast-growing Kimberley Shuette’s Oak summer months. Very fine textured foliage has species that will tolerate almost any kind of growing (Quercus x shuettei)—Scheutte’s Oak is a tropical appearance. Unique! Height 10-15’, conditions. If this one won’t grow in your yard you a naturally occurring hybrid between Bur spread 15-20’. have serious problems! Widely planted, however Oak and Swamp White Oak and Kimberley ‘Ombrella’ (‘Boubri’)—Unusual looking fuzzy, can be a little more brittle than other Maples. Height is a selection of one of those trees with fragrant, cherry-pink flowers through much of 60-80’, spread 50-60’. abundant acorn production. These are the summer months. Very fine textured foliage State Street Maple seedling grown trees grown from that has a tropical appearance. Not the most winterparent tree. They’re acorns are loved by (Acer miyabei ‘Morton’)—A selection from the hardy trees for our area but still quite popular.wildlife. Reported to produce and average Morton Arboretum in Illinois. Dark to medium Height 10-15’, spread 15-20’. of 100 lbs of acorns by the age of 12! green summer foliage, changing to a buttery- Height 40-50’, spread 40-50’. yellow in the fall. Excellent drought and heat MULBERRY tolerance as well as good cold hardiness. Height Pin Oak 30-40’, spread 30-35’. Red Mulberry (Quercus palustris)—Leaves deeply cut and Sugar Maple (Morus rubra)—Our native mulberry, prized colors a beautiful red in autumn. Pyramidal tree by wildlife and people because of their with a straight, erect stem. Height 60-70’, spread (Acer saccharum)—Broad, stout tree with many good tasting, blackberry-like fruits. Fast, 40-50’. ascending branches forming a dense, wide head; easy to grow tree. Height 50-70’, spread haystack-like in appearance. Beautiful fall color Red Oak ranges from yellow to orange to red. This is the 30-50’. (Quercus rubra)—A beautiful fast growing Oak tree that makes the New England area famous for Weeping Mulberry with a rounded, symmetrical crown. Foliage is a its fall color. Height 50-60’, spread 40-50’. (Morus alba ‘Chaparral’)— This fruitless form of stunning dark red in fall. Height 60-70’, spread ‘Fall Fiesta’ (‘Bailsta’)—A fairly fast growing mulberry has a dramatic weeping habit that creates 50-60’. selection with yellow to orange to red fall color.an absolutely stunning specimen. Dark green Tough, thick, dark green foliage is resistantglossy foliage on branches that hang to the ground.Shingle Oak to heat scorch and leaf tatter. Height 50-60’,Fast growing and fruitless. Height 10-15’, spread (Quercus imbricaria)—A tough oak spread 40-50’. 10-15’. selection and an attractive shade tree. ‘Flashfire’ (var. caddo ‘JFS-Caddo2’)—A OAK Pyramidal in youth, more rounded with selected Caddo Sugar Maple seedling with age. Foliage is dark green and glossy in brilliant red fall color. According to some Black Oak the summer changing to yellow to russet- authorities, it is the brightest red selection to (Quercus velutina)—Very similar to Red Oak, red in the fall. Will hold some foliage date. Dark, thick green leaves give it the great but not as common. Fall color is rusty-red. Bark throughis the winter months. Height 50-60’, summer heat tolerance typical of Caddo Sugar charcoal black. Height 40-50’, spread 40-50’. Maple. Height 40-50’, spread 40-50’. spread 50-60’. Black Jack Oak (Quercus marilandiaca)—A native species, Shumard Oak often found growing in fairly poor soils. A(Quercus smaller shumardii)—Very similar to Pin tree with a picturesque habit. Actually Oak quite in foliage and habit. Fall color is deep red. stunning. Extremely durable tree that wouldExtremely be tough Oak. Height 60-70’, spread 40- 50’. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 10 Swamp White Oak PECAN REDBUD (Quercus bicolor)—Excellent Oak for wetter areas, but is still very drought tolerant. Fall colorHardy Pecan Eastern Redbud is more yellow. Height 50-60’, spread 50-60’. (Carya illinoiensis)—Beautiful, large tree with (Cercis canadensis)—Common native Redbud ‘Bucks Unlimited’—This introduction from the lustrous, dark green foliage. Produces greatwith showy rose-pink flowers. Good patio and University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry tasting nuts that can be eaten raw or usedlawn for tree. Height 20-30’, spread 20-30’. A 2004 was selected for its abundant crop of acorns cooking. Our trees are grown from the hardiest,Pride of Kansas Selection. that deer love. It is fast growing and begins northern seed sources available. Plant two ‘Burgundy or Hearts’ seed production as young as 4 years of age. (‘GRESWAN’)—New more to insure good pollination. Height 50-60’,leaves emerge a rich red-purple and remain Great for deer and other wildlife. Height 50-70’, spread 40-50’. spread 50-60’. burgundy throughout the season. Pink- ‘Kanza’—A cold hardy and disease resistant lavender flowers in the spring, typical of the White Oak selection with high quality nuts that ripen species. Considered to be an improvement (Quercus alba)—Probably the most beautiful of before most other varieties. over ‘Forest Pansy’. Height 20-30’, spread all the Oaks. Summer foliage is dark green and ‘Pawnee’—A slightly smaller pecan tree 20-30’. silvery underneath. Fall color is an impressive with excellent nut quality. Has a high yield‘Ruby Falls’—A weeping, red-purple leaf form! wine color and truly breathtaking. Height 60-70’, potential. ‘Peruque’ is a good pollinator. This selection gets its weeping habit from spread 60-70’. Height 30-40’, spread 30-40’. ‘Lavender Twist’ and its red-purple foliage from ‘Forest Pansy’. Introduced from a NC State OSAGE-ORANGE PERSIMMON University breeding program. Very cool! Height 6-10’, spread 8-12’. White Shield Osage-Orange Common Persimmon (Diospyrus virginiana) Texas Redbud (Maclura pomifera var. inermis ‘White —Another one of our (Cercis canadensis subsp. texensis)—An Shield’)— A mostly thornless, fruitless discoverynative trees. Fairly upright habit with lustrous extremely popular and beautiful species. Leaves made near White Shield Creek in green western leaves. Produces golfball-sized, pale are dark green, extremely glossy and tend to be Oklahoma. An amazingly vigorous selectionorange with fruits that are highly sought after by both wildlife and people. Height 40-50’, spread 20-30’.thicker than those of Eastern Redbud. Flowers are impressive leathery lustrous dark green foliage. produced in abundance in early spring. Does very One of the most thorn-free forms on the market. well in our summer heat. Plant in well-drained soil. Amazingly tough! Height 30-40’, spread 30-50’. PLUM Height 15-20’, spread 15-20’. PAW PAW American Plum ‘Merlot’ (C. x ‘Merlot’) —A great selection, (Prunus americana)—A small native tree that created by crossing the purple-leaved, ‘Forest Pawpaw is excellent for wildlife plantings because of the Pansy’ with the glossy-leaved, Texas Redbud. (Asimina triloba)—An interesting native tree highly edible fruits which are borne in abundance. The result is a tree with wonderful dark with large, dark green foliage that has a semi-Very easy to grow. Extremely hardy and drought blood-red to purple foliage and superior heat tropical appearance. The fruits of this tree havetolerant. White flowers early in the spring. Height tolerance. More dense than ‘Forest Pansy’. a wonderful custard-like texture with a sweet15-20’, spread 15-20’. Height 15-20’, spread 15-20’. banana/pear-like flavor. Plant two or more trees ‘Oklahoma’––Abundant flowers emerge early for best pollination. Height 15-20’, spread 15-20’Big Cis Purpleleaf Plum in spring and are deep rose-red. Flowers (Prunus x cistina ‘Schmidtcis’)—A branch sport are darker and richer than those on Eastern ‘Sunflower’—As the name implies, this selection of Cistina Plum with the same reddish-purple Redbud. Height 15-20’, spread 15-20’. comes from the Sunflower State. Selected foliage all season long. Makes a nice small ‘Traveller’—A strongly weeping form with the for its large, butter-colored fruits. Ripens ornamental tree. Height 10-15’, spread 8-12’. glossy foliage and deep rose-red flowers mid-season and tends to have few seeds. flowers typical of the species. Ultimate height Reported by some to be self-fertile. Newport Purpleleaf Plum will vary somewhat depending on how tall ‘Susquehanna’—Large fruits, sometimes (Prunus cerasifera ‘Newport’)—Foliage is trees have been trained before allowing them weighing over a pound! Fruits also have very reddish-purple all summer. Hardy upright grower.to weep back over. Height 5-10’, spread 6-12’. few seeds. A selection made by Neal PetersonHeight 15-20’, spread 15-20’. of Peterson Pawpaw’s. REDWOOD ‘Wabash’—Sweet, rich-flavored fruits withSandhill Plum medium-firm, creamy, smooth of yellow topale(Prunus angustifolia)—This Kansas native Gold Rush Redwood orange. Named Wabash because the fruitsis popular for wildlife habitat plantings. It (Metasequoiais also glyptostroboides ‘Gold resemble cannonballs. If you’re a K-State fan...widely sought after by folks that love to useRush’)—A their stunning specimen with bright golden this one is a must! fruits to make jams, jellies and wines. Hasfoliage. more This “living fossil”, once thought to be PEACH of a shrubby character with a suckering extinct, habit. has been growing and reproducing for Height 4-8’, spread 5-10’ 100 million years. Wonderful, ferny foliage that drops in the winter. Similar in appearance to Bonfire Flowering Peach Baldcypress. Does best in good, moist but well- (Prunus persica)—An ornamental, natural POPLAR drained soils. Height 40-80’, spread 20-30’. dwarf peach with colorful pink flowers in the spring and showy red-burgundy leaves. AlthoughTheves Poplar this selection can produce fruit, it is typically(Populus small nigra ‘Theves’ (‘Afganica’))— SERVICEBERRY and of poor quality. Plant it for its looks!Considered Height to be an improved LombardyServiceberries, Poplar, also known as Juneberries, are an 4-6’, spread 4-6’. this selection has a similar narrow, exceptionalupright grouphabit of plants. Although selections and rapid growth but with improved canker are numerous, all can be expected to have similar resistance. Height 50-60’, spread 8-10’. characteristics. Showy white flowers start things

11 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com off early in the spring. By June, those flowers have produced numerous small berry-like fruits SMOKETREE VIBURNUM that go through a wonderful progression of colors, Golden Spirit Smoketree Prairie Classic Viburnum changing from green to bright red and finally to (Cotinus coggygria ‘Ancot’)—An exciting (Viburnum x ‘LadClass’)— A chance seedling, bluish-purple. These fruits are highly edible and introduction from Europe with stunning, suspecting of being a cross between Rusty loved by birds. However, if you can beat them to brilliant gold foliage through the growing Blackhaw and Nannyberry Viburnum. Beautiful it, you can enjoy a wonderful harvest of sweet, season, changing to wonderful shades of white flowers in the spring, dark green, glossy juicy berries all for yourself. Fall color finishes the coral, orange and red in the fall. Grows foliage in the summer changing to a blend of season with leaves changing to brilliant golds, into a dense, rounded to upright shrub-like orange, red and yellow in the fall and showy oranges, and reds. plant. Has not been observed to flower. fruits transiting from green in the summer to pink Height 6-10’, spread 5-8’. Apple Serviceberry and then blue by fall, remaining on the tree into (Amelanchier x grandiflora)—This is a more Grace Smoketree the winter. There’s something for every season! vigorous hybrid form with larger flowers. Height(Cotinus x ‘Grace’)—A vigorous hybrid from Introduced by Classic Viburnums of Nebraska. 20-30’, spread 10-15’. a Velvet Cloak Purple Smoketree x American Height 10-15’, spread 10-12’. ‘Autumn Brilliance’—A faster growingSmoketree cross. Massive pink, smoke-like selection with better than average ornamental flower panicles, 14” high by 11” wide. Foliage Forest Rouge Viburnum characteristics. A 2001 Pride of Kansas is blue-green with a light red coloration on new (Viburnum prunifolium ‘McRouge’)— A selection. growth. Vibrant red, orange, yellow fall color. tree form with great fall color. Creamy- ‘Robin Hill’ –A hybrid selection with pink flowers Height 15-20’, spread 15-20’. white flowers in the spring produce highly buds early in the spring. Blooms fade to white edible pinkish rose to black fruits late in as they open, particularly in warm weather. Royal Purple Smoketree the summer through the fall. Used for preserves since colonial times. Height 10- Produces large crops of sweet, juicy, purple- (Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’)—Brilliant 15’, spread 10-15’. black fruits in June. Birds love ‘em! Height 20- purple colored foliage that keeps its color all 30’, spread 10-15’. season long. Feathery plumes cover the plant in WALNUT Shadblow Serviceberry mid-summer. Height 10-15’, spread 10-15’. (Amelanchier canadensis)—A more shrub-like Butternut species that develops into a multi-stemmed plant. SWEETGUM (Juglans cinerea)—A tough, hard-wooded Showy white flowers in the spring, follows bya species with sweet, edible nuts with a very high heavy set of sweet, juicy, purple-black fruits in Sweet Gum oil content. Does best in rich, deep soils although June. Impressive fall color varies from yellow to (Liquidambar styraciflua)—Pyramidal shape it is quite tolerant of drier, rockier sites. Two or orange to red. Very hardy plant, great for birds. when young, becoming a large rounded tree three trees should be planted near each other to Height 10-20’, spread 10-20’. with age. Large star-shaped leaves. Rich green help with proper pollination. Height 40-50’, spread foliage in summer and very colorful in fall. Height 30-40’. See SHRUB section for other 50-60’, spread 30-40’. Serviceberry selections Black Walnut SYCAMORE (Juglans nigra)—Large, native tree. Produces SEVEN SON FLOWER an abundant crop of great tasting walnuts. Very American Sycamore tough and easy to grow. Self-pollinating. Height Seven-son Flower (Platanus occidentalis)—One of our most50-60’, spread 40-50’. (Heptacodium miconiodes)—An excitingimpressive native trees. Can develop into a very large tree with a massive trunk and impressive WILLOW introduction from China! This large arching shrub or small tree has glossy dark green leaves and wide-spreading, open crown. Especially beautiful in the winter when the white bark seems to shine Golden Weeping Willow creamy-white, fragrant flowers late in the summer. (Salix alba ‘Tristis’)—A beautiful weeping tree One of its best attributes is its persistent, showy, in the winter sun. Height 60-80’, spread 60-80’. with brilliant golden branches. Growth hangs reddish-pink sepals (that’s plant talk for part of the London Planetree clear to the ground and makes a stunning floral structure). They create a flower-like display (Platanus x acerfolia ‘Bloodgood’)—Also called specimen. Will thrive in moist soils. Height 40-50’, that is effective through the fall. With good winter the European Sycamore. This tree resembles spread 40-50’. hardiness and a floral display that resemblesAmerican Sycamore but is much more disease Crapemyrtle, it has been nicknamed by many as resistant. Rapid grower, excellent lawn and street YELLOWWOOD the “Crapemyrtle of the North.” Height 10-20’, tree. Height 60-80’, spread 60-80’. spread 10-15’. ‘Bloodgood’—A popular selection with good Yellowwood NEW! ‘Temple of Bloom’ (‘SMNHMRF’)— resistance to the anthracnose that plagues our (Cladrastis kentukea)—Probably one of the This large arching shrub or small tree has native sycamore. Fast-growing with showy prettiest summer blooming trees. Flowers are glossy dark green leaves and creamy-white, bright creamy to olive-green bark. Widely white and borne in large (8-14”) loose clusters fragrant flowers late in the summer. Itsplanted. best Height 60-80’, spread 60-80’. over the entire tree. A very impressive sight. attribute is its persistent, showy, reddish-pink Height 30-40’, spread 30-40’. sepals that are effective through the fall. Height 10-20’, spread 10-15’. TULIPTREE Tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera)—Rapid growing tree of pyramidal shape. Large bluish-green leaves which color in the fall. Height 50-60’, spread 40-50’. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 12 SHRUBS

ABELIA against the summer heat and winds. Plant Bonanza Gold Barberry them in soil that has been heavily amended (Berberis thunbergii ‘Bogozam’)—A dwarf with compost or peat moss and treated with soil Barberry with outstanding bright golden-yellow Glossy Abelia sulfur to provide an acidic root environment. (Abelia x grandiflora)—Broadleaf evergreen foliage. Low maintenance plant which forms a Keep mulched and don’t forget to water through small dense mound. Height 18-24", spread 2-3’. shrub with glossy, dark green foliage. White, dry weather. Fertilize with an azalea food on a fragrant flowers emerge late in the summer and regular basis. Concorde Barberry continue on until frost. Comes through the winter (Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea best in protected locations. May freeze back in Bloom-A-Thon Hybrids ‘Concorde’)—This compact, dwarf introduction has hard winters. Height. 2-3’, spread 2-3’. (Rhododendron ‘Bloom-A-Thon Hybrids’)— This group of azaleas blooms great in shownthe spring itself to hold a better deep purple-red color ALMOND and then reblooms over the rest of thethrough season. the heat of the summer than ‘Crimson Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. Pygmy’. Considered by experts to be one of the Double Pink Flowering Almond best! Height 18-24”, spread 2-3’. (Prunus glandulosa ‘Rosea Plena’)—Very popular ‘Pink’—Double, pink flowers. shrub with an outstanding floral display early ‘Red’—Bright red flowers. Crimson Pygmy Barberry in the spring. Literally covered with wonderful, ‘White’—White flowers. (Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea double-pink blossoms. Plant in well-drained soils Exbury Hybrids ‘Crimson Pygmy’)—One of the most popular and give it plenty of sunshine. Height 3-5’, spread (Rhododendron ‘Exbury Hybrid’)—Diecious, plants we carry. This dwarf Barberry with 3-4’. upright grower. Foliage is green in the summer intense, blood-red foliage is perfect for putting ALTHEA and yellow, orange and red in fall. Flowers are a little punch of color into the landscape. Height 2’, spread 2-3’. (Rose-of-Sharon) very bright, almost fluorescent. One of the easiest types to grow. Height 3-4’, 3-4’ Golden Nugget Barberry (Hibiscus syriacus)—Upright growing shrub ‘Arneson Gem’—Large flowers of gold and(Berberis thunbergii ‘Monlers’)—A dense, with hollyhock-like flowers. Blooms Aug.-Sept. An orange. compact Barberry with brilliant golden foliage. old-time favorite and a good choice for color late ‘Fireball’—Bright shades of orange-red to Great for small areas. Height 12-18", spread 18- in the summer. Mature height 8-10’, spread 5-6’. scarlet. 24". ‘Ardens’—Double, purple flowers. ‘Gibraltar’—Clusters of flame orange flowers. ‘Blueberry Smoothie’ (‘DS01BS’)—Double ‘Klondyke’—Large golden orange flowers. Golden Ruby Barberry flowers of purplish-blue. A heavy bloomer‘Red that Sunset’—Fiery red flowers. (Berberis thunbergii ‘Goruzam’)—Similar to just keeps going all summer. ‘Crimson Pygmy’ in habit but with orange-red ‘Blue Chiffon’ (‘Notwoodthree’)—Rich blue Girard Hybrids foliage. New growth emerges blood red and then flowers with a lacy center through the summer as leaves mature they develop a golden margin. (Rhododendron ‘Girard Hybrids’)—Very hardy, and into the fall. Height 8-12’, spread 6-10’. Striking variegation! Height 18-24”, spread 18-24”. large flowering evergreen azalea. Foliage turns ‘French Cabaret Red’ (‘Mindour 1’)—Double reddish in the late fall and remains the rest of the flowers of deep red that resemble Helmond Pillar Barberry winter. One of the best evergreen azaleas for our carnations. Seeds are sterile. Height 5-8’, (Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea area. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. spread 4-7’. ‘Helmond Pillar’)—A narrow, upright form with ‘Lil’ Kim’ (‘Antong Two’)— Finally, a dwarf Rose- ‘Crimson’—Very large crimson flower. deep purple-red leaves. Narrow, columnar form makes a striking statement in the landscape. of-Sharon! This heavy bloomer has white ‘Fuchsia’—Dark reddish-purple flowers. Height 3-5’, spread 1-2’. flowers with a showy red eye, all Northernon a plant Lights Hybrids that stays much shorter than other selections. (Rhododendron ‘Northern Lights Hybrids’)— Orange Rocket Barberry Introduced from South Korea. Height 3-4’, Extremely hardy (to -40°F) deciduous azalea. (Berberis thunbergii ‘Orange Rocket’)—An spread 3-4’. These selections are actually from a Minnesota upright, columnar form with vibrant coral-orange ‘Lil’ Kim Red’ (‘SHIMRR38’)—An addition to breeding program, so you know they can handle new growth. Bright orange-red fall color. Height the Lil’ Kim series. Handy, dwarf, compact Kansas winters. Compact growth. Height 3-4’, 3-4’, spread 1-2’. habit with rich, deep rosy-red flowers. Height spread 3-4’. 3-4’, spread 3-4’. Pygmy Ruby Barberry ‘Lil’ Kim Violet’ (‘SHIMRV24’)—This addition NEW! ‘Apricot Surprise’—Bright yellow- (Berberi thunbergii ‘Pygruzam’)— Compact to Lil’ Kim series has the same nice dwarf,apricot flowers tinted with orange hi-lights. form with shiny, deep red leaves. Height 12-18”, compact habit as the others but with plum- ‘Rosy Lights’—Rosy-pink flowers. spread 2-3’. violet flowers. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. ‘Lemon Lights’ ‘Raspberry Smoothie’—A heavy bloomer —Lemon-yellow flowers. Rosy Glow Barberry with beautiful double, fuchsia-raspberry BARBERRY (Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea ‘Rosy flowers. Glow’)—Leaves are a stunning blend of rose-pink AZALEA Bagatelle Barberry and deep blood-red. New growth shows the most (Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea intense color variation, while older leaves tend to Azaleas can be quite successful if attention is ‘Bagatelle’)—This is a great little selection, similar mature to a more uniform deep reddish-purple. paid to detail when growing them. Site them on to Crimson Pygmy but with smaller leaves and a Prefers full sun. Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’. the north or east side of your house for protection tighter, more compact growth habit. Height 12-18", spread 18-24". 13 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com BLADDERNUT Wintergreen Korean Boxwood ‘Blue Chip Jr.’—Very small form with a more (Buxus microphylla var. koreana) –A Korean compact habit. Rich lavender-blue flowers Boxwood selection with handsome light green from summer to frost. Plant in full sun and well- American Bladdernut drained soil. Height 12-24”, spread 18-24”. (Staphylea trifolia) foliage and very small leaves. Growth is —An interesting native shrub very dense, making it great for small hedges. ‘Miss Molly’—Sangria-red flowers throughout found growing in timbered areas. Develops into a Extremely winter hardy. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. the summer and on into fall with a nice large, multi-stemmed, suckering shrub. Produces ‘Nanho Blue’—A more compact form with three-lobed, Chinese lantern-like seed capsules BUCKEYE wonderful mauve-blue flowers on 4-6” in the fall, each containing up to several seeds, panicles. Dense growth with small gray-green creating a "bladder nut". Height 6-8’, spread 6-8’. Bottlebrush Buckeye leaves. Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’. BLUE-MIST SHRUB (Aesculus parviflora)—An absolutely stunning, ‘Petite Plum’—Light purple, slightly fragrant large flowering shrub. Wide-spreading, suckering flowers with an orange eye, borne in panicles Blue-spirea are also commonly known as habit with dark green summer foliage changing to 4-6” long. Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’. Bluebeard or Blue-mist Shrub and are in fact not yellow in the fall. Covered with upright, 8-12” long ‘Miss Molly’ - compact habit. This introduction actually Spireas at all. Technically these plants panicles of white flowers early in the summer. from NC State University is an offspring of aren’t even considered true shrubs, but instead Spectacular!!! Height 8-12’, Spread 8-15’. ‘Miss Ruby’, and is most red of any Butterfly classified as subshrubs which means they act Bush introduced to date. Height 3-5’, spread kind of like a shrub and kind of like a perennial. BUCKTHORN 3-5’. Plan on cutting them back hard each spring to ‘Miss Ruby’—Bright reddish-pink flowers on a start the season, much like you would with the Fine Line Buckthorn compact plant. Introduced by the JC Raulston perennials in your garden. Plant them in full sun (Rhamnus frangula ‘Ron Williams’)—A neat Arboretum in North Carolina. Height 3-5’, and well-drained soil. This is a great plant for introduction that combines the fern-like foliage of butterfly gardens. the Willowleaf Buckthorn with the narrow, upright NEW!—Beyond Midnight habit of the Columnar Tall Hedge Buckthorn. Bluebeard Would make a great accent plant in a shrub border or in a perennial planting. Height 5-7’, (Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘CT-9-12’)—Dark, spread 2-3’. glossy foliage and deep blue flowers. Great late summer color! Height 24-30”, spread 24-30”. BURNING BUSH Blue Balloon Bluebeard Cole’s Compact (Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Korball’)—Beautiful (Euonymus alatus ‘Cole’s Compact’) purple-blue flowers from late summer and into the —A fall. A great plant for butterflies.g. Plant only in compact form that has been around for well-drained soil. Height 2-2 1/2’, spread 2-3’. a long time. Dense growth with foliage that’s a little finer than the species. Blazing BOXWOOD red fall color. Easy to grow, easy to trim. Height 4-8’, spread 4-6’. Green Gem Boxwood Compact Burning Bush (Buxus x ‘Green Gem’)—A tough hybrid (Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’)—Also called boxwood from a Canadian breeding program.Dwarf Winged Euonymus, Dwarf Burning Bush, Great winter hardiness with good green color.and sometimes just plain old Burning Bush. A Slow growing and naturally globe shaped.much more compact, slower growing form of the Requires very little pruning. Height 2-3’, spreadspecies made popular because of its brilliant red 2-3’. fall color. Height 4-6’, spread 4-5’. spread 3-5’. Green Mountain Boxwood Little Moses Burning Bush ’Miss Violet’—Loads of dark purple-violet (Buxus x ‘Green Mountain’)—A hybrid boxwood (Euonymus alatus ‘Odom’)—A true Dwarf flowers from summer until fall. Compact full with great winter hardiness and outstanding Burning Bush! Perfect size for foundationhabit. Seedless. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. foliage and a slightly upright growing habit.plantings or smaller beds. Develops bright red ‘Pink Delight’—Fragrant, true pink flowers in Dark green leaves through the growing season,leaf color in the fall. Height 30-36”, spread 3-4’. panicles 12-15” long. Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’. bronzing slightly through the winter. Height 3-5’, ‘Pugster Amethyst’ (‘SMNBDL’)—A dwarf spread 2-3’. BUTTERFLY-BUSH plant with extra large flowers of lavender- purple from summer until fall. Heavy bloomer! Green Tower Boxwood Butterfly-bush Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. (Buxus sempervirens ‘Monrue’)—A very narrow (Buddleia davidii)—A fast growing, medium-size ’Pugster Blue’ (‘SMNBDBT’)— This plant growing form, perfect for use as an accent plant shrub with stunning lilac-like flowers through the may be smaller but the flowers aren’t! Dwarf, or narrow hedges. Tolerates trimming nicely, and heat of the summer and on into the fall. Flowers compact growth with full sized flowers all doesn’t bronze out through the winter. Height come in a variety of colors. Will grow and bloom summer and into the fall. Height 2-3’, spread 6-8’, spread 18-24”. best if pruned nearly to the ground each winter. 2-3’. Great for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds ‘Pugster Periwinkle’ (‘SMNBDO’)—A small Green Velvet Boxwood as well as adding a lot of summer color to the plant with big flowers! This heavy bloomer (Buxus x ‘Green Velvet’)—A vigorous, globe- garden. produces large panicles of light purple flowers shaped, hybrid boxwood with dark green foliage all summer long that butterflies and other ‘Black Knight’— that retains its color in the winter. Excellent plant Very dark violet-purple with pollinators love! Because of their thick, strong for hedges and borders. Very hardy! Height 3-4’, large panicles. Our most popular variety. stems, it has better hardiness and winter spread 3-4’. Height 5-8’, spread 4-6’. survival than other dwarf varieties. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 14 ’Pugster Pink’ (‘SMNBDPT’)—Huge panicles Iroquois Beauty Chokeberry area to be expected to perform similarly. However of pink flowers on a smaller, more dwarf plant.(Aronia melanocarpa ‘Morton’)—This is a they can certainly still be enjoyed in our gardens. Continuous blooms all summer! Perhaps best beautiful dwarf form with all of the same Mulch heavily and plan on using them as a cut back of all, the thick stems ensure better hardiness wonderful characteristics as the species. shrub much like we do with Butterfly-bush. Early in and winter survival than other dwarf butterflyWhite flowers in the spring, dark green the spring remove any winter-killed wood and wait bushes. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. glossy foliage through the summer and for new growth to emerge. One word of advice, ‘Purple Haze’—This compact selection is finishing in the fall with abundant clusters be patient. Crapemyrtles will be very late to show part of the Lo & Behold Series and is ofperfect black fruits and wine-red leaves. Height any signs of life in the spring, often not producing for smaller spaces. Produces fragrant, long-2-3’, spread 3-4’. new growth until late May. Planting on southern lasting, purple-blue flowers throughout the exposures will provide more winter protection. summer and into the fall on a smaller Low sized Scape Mound Another suggestion, crapemyrtles make a great plant. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. Chokeberry addition into container gardens for lots of summer ‘Royal Red’—Rich purple-red flowers on large (Aronia melanocarpa ‘UCONNAM165’)—This color on porches and patios. Height 3-5’ (some panicles. Fragrant. Height 5-8’, spread 4-6’. low-growing form fits in all kinds of plantsspaces. could get larger with mild winters), spread BUTTONBUSH Lustrous dark green foliage in the summer3-4’. changes to brilliant red in the fall. White flowersTall Forms ( Height 4-8’+) Buttonbush that cover the plant in the spring are followed by‘Dynamite’ (‘Whit II’)—Crimson flower buds (Cephalanthus occidentalis)—A tough native purple-black fruits. Tough plant! Height 18-24”, that open to bright cherry-red flowers. shrub, particularly suited to moist or wet locations. spread 2-3’. ‘Pink Velour’ (‘Whit III’)—Magenta-pink flowers Unusual, creamy-white, globe-shaped flowers from summer until fall. Spring growth is through the summer months. Attracts butterflies McKenzie Black Chokeberry burgundy-red. Glossy summer foliage. Height 5-6’, spread 5-6’. (Aronia melanocarpa ‘McKenzie’)—This form ‘Rhapsody in Pink’ (‘Whit VIII’)—Wine-red NEW! Sugar Shack Buttonbush was selected by the USDA Natural Resources new growth and soft pink flowers. Conservation Service for use in both conservation (Cephalanthus occidentalis ‘’SMCOSS’)— A ‘Siren Red’ (‘Whit VII’)—Dark red flowers. and landscape plantings. This form is also smaller version of a cool native plant. Flowerheads Wine-red new growth. popular for edible fruit production. Produces are white, about 1” in diameter, and look like a Dwarf Forms (Height 3-5’) abundant clusters of purplish-black juicy fruits pincushion from outer space! Tough plant that ‘Zuni’—Medium-lavender flowers. high in anthocyanins and flavanoids. Height 5-7’, tolerates wet soils. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. spread 4-6’. Miniature Forms (Shorter than 3’) ‘Pocomoke’—A U.S. National Arboretum CHERRY CORALBERRY introduction with deep rose-pink flowers from mid-summer until frost. Height 1-2’, spread Nanking Cherry Blade of Sun Coralberry 2-3’. (Prunus tomentosa)—This is a good plant for (Symphoricarpos x chenault ‘Blade of Sun’)— wildlife plantings. White flowers will develop into DAPHNE A dramatic selection of a very tough plant. New bright red, 1/3” cherries. Needs well-drained soil. growth is golden-yellow to orange and remains Height 6-10’, spread10-12’. Carol Mackie Daphne golden-yellow through the season. Foliage will (Daphne x burkwoodii ‘Carol Mackie’)—A CLETHRA take on a more green color in the shade. Height beautiful selection with dramatic green and white 2-3’, spread 3-6’. variegated foliage and light pink, highly fragrant Ruby Spice Clethra flowers. Needs moist but well-drained soil and (Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’)—One of the best Indiancurrant Coralberry light shade. Can be difficult to establish. Height (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) pink-flowering forms. Flowers emerge a rich rose- —An upright, 2-3’, spread 3-4’. pink and maintain their color well throughout the spreading shrub with slender, arching branches. blooming season. Does not fade like many other Attractive coral-red fruits cover the stems in the DEUTZIA pink forms. Height 4-6’, spread 3-5’. fall and throughout the winter. A great plant for Sixteen Candles Clethra understory plantings or for naturalizing. A Nikkonative Slender Deutzia selection. Very tough! Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. (Clethra alnifolia ‘Sixteen Candles’)—An (Deutzia gracillis ‘Nikko’)—Shorter and more impressive selection made from a ‘Hummingbird’ COTONEASTER compact than the species. Good white flowers seedling. Dense, mounded habit with large early in the spring. Looks stunning in mass upright clusters of small, fragrant, white flowers. Cranberry Cotoneaster plantings. Height 1-2’, spread 2-3’. Foliage is dark green through the summer and (Cotoneaster apiculata)—A small shrub with yellow in the fall. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. DIERVILLA spreading, arching branches covered with small shiny leaves. Pink blossoms line the branches inCool Splash Diervilla the spring, followed by red berries in the fall. The(Diervilla sessilifolia ‘LPDC Podaras’)— CHOKEBERRY fruits look like little cranberries…you figure outOutstanding variegated white and green foliage Autumn Magic Chokeberry the rest. Height 2-3’, spread 3-5’. and the same toughness of the species. Does (Aronia melanocarpa ‘Autumn Magic’)— well in shade or sun. A great choice for mass plantings or naturalized plantings. Prune back This is more compact form of the species CRAPEMYRTLE hard each spring for best appearance. Height with attractive clusters of 1/3”, purple- 3-5’, spread 3-5’. black fruits and a showy mixture of red Common Crapemyrtle and purple fall color. Showy clusters of (Lagerstroemia indica)—Southern landscapes white flowers in the spring and dark green are filled with this plant, providing colorful flowers foliage in the summer. Height 3-5’, spread from summer into the fall and often growing 3-5’. to small tree size proportions. Unfortunately crapemyrtles are not winter hardy enough in our

15 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Nightglow Diervilla (Sambucus canadensis)—A neat, tough, native with selections having just about any foliage color Diervilla x splendens ‘El Madrigal’)—Dark shrub great for wildlife and the garden. This plant you could imagine. All are broadleaf evergreens, burgundy leaves last all summer, becoming even is best known for its prized sweet purple-black meaning they keep their foliage through the winter. more intense red in fall. Bright yellow flowers at fruits. Can be used for jellies, pies, juice and Many will take on a burgundy to purple foliage the ends of the branches are adorn by butterflies wine; don’t forget the birds love them too! Large color in the winter. They will do well in full sun and and pollinators. Compact habit and spreading clusters of white flowers in early summer. Great in considerable shade. habit. Tough! Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. for naturalizing. If you are growing them for their ‘Canadale Gold’—Large, bright yellow and fruits, prune sparingly. Plant with another variety green variegated leaves. Height 3-4’, spread DOGWOOD for best fruit production. For best appearance for 3-4’. landscape use, prune hard each spring. ‘Emerald ‘n Gold’—Emerald green foliage with Red Stem Dogwood ‘Adams’—Selected for its abundant fruit a vibrant gold edge. One of the most popular (Cornus sericea)—This plant is best known for production and grown commercially. Height forms we carry. Height 1-2’, spread 2-3’. its stunning winter show of brightly colored stems. 6-10’, spread 8-12’. ‘Gaiety’ (‘Emerald Gaiety’)—Dense plant with A fast grower that loves moist sites. Will produce ‘Nova’—Large, sweet fruits and abundant emerald-green leaves edged with creamy- an abundance of small, creamy-white berries that production. Great for jams, pies, wine or just white. Height 1-2’, spread 2-3’. birds really love. We carry several selections, and for attracting birds. ‘Moonshadow’—Dense, compact form with all perform well if given a little extra water through NEW! ‘Ranch’—A shorter, more compact form wavy, light yellow leaves, edged with thin green dry stretches of summer. When you are thinking with good berry production. Discovered on an margins. Height 1-2’, spread 2-3’. about adding winter color into your landscape, old abandoned homestead thought to have ‘Purpleleaf’ (var. coloratus)—This low- keep these plants in mind. Height 8-10’, spread been planted in the late 1800’s. Plant with growing, wide-spreading form is commonly 8-10’. another variety for best production. Height used as a groundcover. Foliage is dark green ‘Arctic Fire’ (Cornus stolonifera ‘Farrow’)— 5-6’, spread 5-6’. through the growing season, changing to plum- Bright red winter stems and a compact habit. ‘York’—Larger fruits than most other selections. purple for the winter. Very tolerant of both Great for winter interest. Likes moist soil. Cut Great for jams, pies, wine or just for sunny and shady exposures. Height 12-18”. back aggressively every other year for best attracting birds. FALSESPIREA stem color. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. EUONYMUS ‘Ivory Halo’ (C. alba ‘Bailhalo’)—A compact Ashleaf Falsespirea selection of Redstem Dogwood with dramatic Manhattan Euonymus (Sorbaria sorbifolia)—Outstanding, large white green and white variegated foliage and (Euonymus kiautschovicus ‘Manhattan’)— flowers in June. Suckers to form colonies over brilliant, blood-red winter stems. The red stem Medium to large leaf variety of Spreadingtime. Useful for borders, mass plantings, and color intensifies in the fall and winter. This is Euonymus that supposedly was discoveredbank incovers. Height 6-8’, spread 5-10’. a great plant for adding color into the garden Manhattan, Kansas. Has very deep green, throughout the year. For added effect, plant ‘Sem’—This is a more dwarf variety with the glossy foliage that is more resistant to winter leaf against a backdrop of evergreens, a fence, or added plus of having more colorful foliage as burn. Can easily be sheared to make hedges. a wall. Height 5-6’, spread 5-6’. This is very attractive shrub that adds a nice well. Leaves emerge reddish-bronze, changing to chartreuse as the season develops. Bears richness to a landscape. Height 4-6’, spread 5-6’. ELDERBERRY abundant white flowers during the summer. American Elderberry Wintercreeper Euonymus Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. (Euonymus fortunei)—This is a variable species FILBERT (Hazelnut)

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www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 16 American Filbert forms have the ability to produce fruits, but only or an accent. A male selection, useful as a (Corylus americana)—A large suckering shrub if there is an appropriate male form to serve as a pollinator for ‘Castle Spire’ if a similar look is that can be found growing natively in our area. pollinator. With so much diversity, there really is desired. Height 5-10’, spread 3-4’. Produces an abundant crop of sweet, edible a holly for almost every planting situation. ‘Scallywag’ (‘Monnieves’)—A sport of ‘Little nuts. Critters love them! Plant two or more for Rascal’ with a slightly larger, more upright adequate cross pollination. Height 6-10’, spread Inkberry growth habit, but still retaining a good compact 6-10’. (Ilex glabra)—One of the toughest evergreen character. Foliage is rich dark blue-green in Hollies for our part of the country! Dark green,the summer changing to deep purple in the Red Dragon Filbert lustrous leaves adorn the plant through the winter. This also is a male selection, so it will (Corylus avellana) ‘Red Dragon—A release from summer and the winter. Will grow in both sun notand produce any fruit. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. Oregon State University. This one was actually shade and is very tolerant of most soil conditions,Winterberry including damp sites. Prune heavily in early spring rejected from their hazelnut trials because of low (Ilex verticillata)—These Hollies lose all of their to maintain a full, dense bush. nut production but the beautiful purple foliage leaves in the winter, but retain large quantities of and twisted stems gave it a second life as an ‘Shamrock’—A slower growing, more compactbrightly colored, pea-sized, red to orange fruits ornamental plant. Stunning! Height 6-10’, spread form. Leaves are dark green throughoutthat literally cover the stems through the winter. 6-10’. the year. Very tolerant of heavy pruning.As well as being highly ornamental, the fruits Supposedly a male selection, but we haveare much sought after by birds as a winter food FORSYTHIA frequently seen fruit on them here source. so Plants are much hardier than evergreen evidentially it doesn’t read the same bookstypes we of Hollies and can be planted in full sun to Gold Tide Forsythia do. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. light shade. Very tolerant of heavy soils. As with (Forsythia x intermedia ‘Courtasol’)—This is other Hollies, both male and female plants must a groundcover type Forsythia introduced from Japanese Holly (Ilex crenate)—A small-leaved holly with anbe present for fruit production. Size varies with France. Very compact, ground hugging habit. selection. Lemon-yellow flowers in the spring. Moss-green appearance very similar to boxwood. Female summer foliage. Looks impressive in mass forms produce small black fruits borne under ‘Jimthe Dandy’—A male selection also called plantings. Height 11/2-21/2’, spread 3-4’. foliage. Very tolerant of trimming and shearing. ‘Dwarf Male’. A strong pollinator used with early Plant in protected locations for best success. blooming female forms. Use as a pollinator for Lynwood Gold Forsythia Height and spread vary with selection. ‘Berry Heavy’, ‘Berry Nice’, and ‘Red Sprite’. (Forsythia x intermedia ‘Lynwood Gold’)—A ‘Sky Pencil’—A tall, narrow selection introduced Height 4-6’, spread 4-5’. ‘Red Sprite’ heavy-flowering form, loaded with brilliant yellow by the U.S. National Arboretum. Dark green, —Most dwarf of any, with the flowers. Was introduced from Ireland in 1935 andglossy foliage and a very strict upright habit. largest fruit of all. Bright red fruits are 1/2” and has become a staple in American gardens ever Use as a dramatic accent or as a sculptural stay on the plant for months. Pollinated by ‘Jim since. Height 6-8’, spread 8-10’. element for the garden. Height 6-8’, spread Dandy’. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. 2-3’. Magical Gold Forsythia HYDRANGEA Meserve Holly Hybrids (Forsythia x intermedia ‘KolGold’)—An Bigleaf Hydrangea (Ilex x meserve)—This group of hybrids are introduction from Germany with a smaller growth (Hydrangea macrophylla) made up of forms that were selected for their —An old-fashioned habit and an intense floral display of bright, favorite, much sought after because of their golden-yellow flowers early in the spring.increased winterA real hardiness as well as other desirable ornamental characteristics. Foliage hasunique rich blue flowers, Bigleaf Hydrangea show stopper when in full bloom. Stems can be can add a new dimension to your garden. Large the traditional scalloped edge shape and fruits cut late in the winter and forced inside for an early clusters of flowers adorn the plant in June-July. sign of spring. Height 4-5’, spread are4-6’. a shiny deep red. Plant in shade to partial shade. Size and shape will vary by selection.Bold, lustrous, dark green foliage provides an excellent garden texture throughout the growing FOTHERGILLA ‘Berri-Magic Royalty’—Use this selection season. Flowers come in two forms, large Blue Shadow Fothergilla when you only have room for one plant.snowball Each types and delicate lacecaps. Flowers pot contains both a ‘Blue Prince’ and a ‘Blue (Fothergilla major ‘Blue Shadow’)—A range from pink to blue depending on soil Princess’ Holly, satisfying the plant’s pollination blue-leafed sport of ‘Mt. Airy’ with all of conditions. In more alkaline soils, flowers will be needs while still producing fruit. Height 4-5’, the same wonderful ornamental qualities more pink while it takes acidic soils and aluminum spread 4-5’. to produce the famous blue flowers. You will need of its parent plant. White, bottlebrush-like ‘Blue Prince’—The male companion to go flowers in the spring and rich red, orange to amend your soil with the appropriate product to with ‘Blue Princess’. Dark, blue-green foliage. and yellow foliage in the fall. Likes moist, produce the desired results. Plant in a protected, One of the hardiest forms around. Height 4-5’, well-drained soil and light shade. Height shaded site and mulch heavily in winter to protect spread 4-5’. flower buds. Height 3-5’, spread 3-4’. ‘Blue Princess’—Dark blue-green foliage and 4-6’, spread 3-5’. ‘BloomStruck’ HOLLY stems with an abundant production of bright (‘PIIHM-II’)—Huge blooms on red fruits. One of our most popular forms. Use the ends of stout, red-purple stems and best Although most people don’t realize it, Hollies ‘Blue Prince’ as a male pollinator. Height 4-5’, yet, they bloom on old and new growth! Foliage has better heat tolerance than other selections come in a wide variety of shape and sizes. Some spread 4-5’. Hollies have evergreen foliage while some are ‘Castle Spire’ (‘Heckenfee’)—A compact, that tend to wilt severely in mid-day summer pyramidal form with beautiful, lustrous, darkheat. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. deciduous. Some produce red fruits while others ‘Cape Hattaras’ bear fruits that are black. Some have the foliage green leaves and bright red berries. Use as a (‘HORTHAT’)—Long- that we all tend to think of at Christmas time foundation plant or as an accent. Use lasting‘Castle ruby-red flowers on an attractive, while others have small, rounded leaves like a Wall’ as a similar looking male pollinator.compact plant. Flowers bloom ruby-red boxwood. And the one that really gets people Height 5-10’, spread 3-4’. regardless of soil treatments. Height 3-4’, ‘Castle Wall’ (‘Heckenstar’)—A broadly spread 3-4’. confused, some are male and some female. ‘Light-O-Day’ That is important to keep in mind because if fruit columnar to pyramidal selection with wonderful —A beautiful variegated form that is reported to have more reliable blooms. production is what you are after, only the female dark green foliage. Use as a foundation plant

17 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Flowers are blue to pink lacecaps, but the plant is worth growing for the foliage effect alone. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. ‘Nantucket Blue’ (‘Grenan’)—A re- blooming selection with beautiful large blooms, produced on both old and new wood. Flowers can be made to color pink by adding agricultural limestone or blue by adding aluminum sulfate. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. ‘Summer Crush’ (‘BAILMACFIVE’) — Impressive big raspberry-red to neon- purple flowers all on a nice tidy plant. Produces flowers on both old and new wood. Keep moist through dry weather. Height 18-36”, spread 18-36”. ‘Twist-N-Shout’ (‘PIIHM-I’)—A cross between ‘Penny Mac’ and ‘Lady in Red’ that combines the best of both parents. This reblooming lacecap has pink to periwinkle-blue flowers on both old and new wood. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. ‘Sikes Dwarf’––All the fantastic attributes of ‘Quick Fire’ (‘Bulk’)—This much earlier Oakleaf Hydrangea but in a smaller package! flowering selection is reported to often bloom Oakleaf Hydrangea Showy white flowers late in the spring, more than a month before other varieties. (Hydrangea quercifolia)—Foliage, flowers attractive summer foliage and impressive red- White flowers emerge in the spring and tend and fall color all combine on this purple shrub fall color. to Great for smaller yards. Height to age to a rich deep pink, all before other provide a fantastic display in the garden.3-4’, Large,spread 4-5’. selections have started to bloom. leathery, dark green, oak-shaped leaves develop Panicle Hydrangea ‘Strawberry Sundae’ (‘Rensun’)—A compact spectacular fall colors ranging from wine-red to form with good white flowers mid-summer that (Hydrangea paniculata)—An excellent purple to deep, rich burgundy. Blooms go through fade to pink and eventually strawberry red if shrub for late summer color in the garden, and a wonderful color transformation from white to weather is right. Height 4-5’, spread 3-4’. purplish-pink to creamy-bronze. Height unfortunately 5-8’, often overlooked as a valuable spread 6-8’. landscape addition. Produces extremelySmooth large Hydrangea panicles of white flowers late(Hydrangea in arborescens)the summer—One of the easiest ‘Alice’––Extremely large (10-14”) white blooms that often progress through a to wonderful grow species. color Reliably produces masses age to a deep rosy-pink. Dark green foliage change into fall. Unlike most of largeother whitehydrangeas, flowers every spring. Provide becomes a beautiful burgundy-red in the fall. this species actually does best afternoon in fullshade and sun, water through but dry weather. Very vigorous, hardy selection. Height 6-10’, will tolerate some light shade and still bloom Very easy to grow. Height 3-5’, spread 4-5’. spread 6-10’. respectably. For best appearances though, ‘Gatsby Pink’ (‘JoAnn’)—This form was ‘Annabelle’—This popular, old variety is the water through dry stretches of weather. Can dominant form found in cultivation. Produces selected because it’s big white blooms behave heavily a pruned to control size in the spring strong tendency to transition into pink during large, white, rounded clusters of flowers in without interrupting flower production. Height the bloom cycle. Dark green summer foliage June-July that can reach up to a foot across. A 6-8’, spread 6-8’. and colorful, mahogany-red fall color. This heavy bloomer that does great in shady places. selection comes from Powell Gardens in ‘Bobo’ (‘ILVOBO’)—A dwarf Panicle Hydrangea NEW! ‘Bar Harbor’ (SMHAMWM’)—Compact Missouri. Height 6-8’, spread 6-10’. with the same large white flower clusters that growth and heavy bloom production. Produces ‘Munchkin’—This dwarf form is a U.S. National make this shrub so desirable. Blooms can take strong stems, better able to hold the large floral Arboretum introduction released in 2010. The on a pinkish color as they age. Height 2 1/2’-3’, clusters up, even in heavy rains. Height 3-5’, offspring of another great dwarf selection, spread 3-4’. spread 4-5’. ‘Sikes Dwarf’, this selection is even more NEW! ‘Fire Light Tidbit’ (‘SMNHPK’)—Small, ‘Incrediball’ (‘Abetwo’)—Introduced as a new compact and rounded. Great summer blooms compact size, perfect for those tighter areas. and improved ‘Annabelle’. It came out of a and attractive fall color. Height 3-4’, spread Big white mophead panicles in mid-summer. breeding program where the goal was stronger 3-5’. Very reliable! Flowers can fade from white to stems. They got that and larger blooms too! NEW! ‘Queen of Hearts’—A heavy flowering pink in cool weather. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. Height 3-5’, spread 4-5’. selection with dark green summer foliage and ‘Limelight’— An interesting introduction with ‘Invincibelle Mini Mauvette’ (‘NCHA7’)— mahogany-red fall color. Flowers are pure bright lime-green flowers. Actually a lot more Pink-mauve flowers bloom reliably every white, occasionally aging to deep pink. The attractive than it sounds, this selection could be spring on sturdy, upright stems. Prune back product of a U.S. National Arboretum breeding used to add some interesting color to the late hard each spring for the biggest blooms. program, resulting from a cross of ‘Snow summer landscape. Height 6-8’, spread 6-8’. Height 30-36”, spread 30-36”. Queen’ and ‘Pee Wee’. Height 6-8’, spread ‘Little Lime’ (‘Jane’)—A smaller version of the ‘Invincibelle Wee White’ (‘NCHA5’)—This 6-8’. popular ‘Limelight’ with the same great bright is a dwarf ‘Annabelle’ type hydrangea. Still ‘Ruby Slippers’—U.S. National Arboretum lime-green flowers as its namesake. Height produces large trusses of pure white flowers introduction selected for its compact habit and3-5’, spread 3-5’. late in the spring. Needs afternoon shade. great flowers. Large white panicles ‘Little are held Quick Fire’ (‘SMHPLQF’)— A slightly Prune back hard each spring for biggest upright above the foliage in early summer. Thesmaller selection of ‘Quick Fire’ with the same blooms. Height 18-30”, spread 2-3’. flowers are reported to quickly turn palegreat pink flowers late in the spring. Height 3-5’, deepening to rose. The result of controlledspread 3-5’. crosses between ‘Pee Wee’ and ‘Snow Queen’. Height 3-4’, spread 4-5’. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 18 give us both single and double flowering forms‘Dwarf in Korean’ (S. meyeri ‘Palibin’)––One of HYPERICUM just about any color imaginable. Plant them in fullthe best! an excellent shrub for the landscape (St Johnswort) sun and well drained soil. Height 8-12’, spreaddue to its smaller size and compact habit. 8-10’. Produces an awesome display of pinkish- Kalm Hypericum ‘Beauty of Moscow’ (‘Krasavitsa Moskvy’)—A lilac to lavender color flowers in the spring. (Hypericum kalmianum)—Bright yellow flowers vigorous selection with an abundant production Extremely fragrant! Excellent mildew and borer and green to blue-green foliage. Very tolerant of beautiful, double, pale pink flowers. Blooms resistance. Hardy and easy to grow. Height of hot dry exposures. Profuse bloomer in mid- are actually pink in bud, fading to white as they 4-5’, spread 5-6’. ‘Miss Kim’ (S. patula summer. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. open and age. Height 10-12’, spread 6-8’. ‘Miss Kim’)––Purple buds that open to fragrant blue-purple flowers ‘Blue Velvet’ (H. x ‘Cfflpc-1’)— A hybrid Kalm ‘Monge’—An outstanding, very popular French hybrid selection. Brilliant display of single, slightly later than ‘Dwarf Korean’. Compact Hypericum with foliage that is much bluer than habit and small size makes it a great landscape the species. Loaded with a spectacular display reddish-purple flowers. Long stems make this plant. Easy to grow. Height 5-7’, spread 4-6’. of bright yellow flowers mid season. Very a good cut flower. Height 10-12’, spread 8-12’. tolerant of hot, dry, sunny locations. Super ‘Purple’—An old-fashioned favorite! Extremely Persian Lilac tough! Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. fragrant, single, lilac-purple flowers are a (Syringa x persica)—A heavy blooming, faster Sunburst Hypericum wonderful addition to the garden. Also great growing species that bears an abundance of as a cut flower. Extremely tough and durable. fragrant, pale lilac flowers about mid-May. Blooms (Hypericum frondosum ‘Sunburst’)—Small Height 8-12’, spread 8-12’. at an early age. Height 8-10’, spread 8-10’. rounded shrub with bluish-green leaves.‘Sensation’ Bright —An outstanding selection with yellow flowers that appear to beindividual a miniature flowers that are purple with a pure Preston Hybrids sunburst cover the plant during the summer. Great white border. One of the best. Height 8-10’, (Syringa x prestoniae)—A later flowering lilac plant for hot, sunny areas. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. 8-12’. that exhibits excellent vigor and hardiness. Very ‘White’ (var. alba)—Just like the Common prolific, large panicles of flowers. These are LILAC Purple Lilac but with pure white flowers. Height wonderful selections to extend the lilac blooming 8-10’, spread 8-10’. season further into the spring. Canada Hybrids ‘Yankee Doodle’—One of the deepest and ‘Donald Wyman’––Single, deep reddish-pink (Syringa x hyacinthiflora)—Developed in Canada, darkest purple forms available. A profuse flowers. Considered by many to be the best of these vigorous lilacs are exceptionally hardy. Dark bloomer with large, up to 8” long, flower the Preston Hybrids. Height 8-10’, spread 4-10’. green, disease resistant foliage turns reddish-purple panicles. Height 6-8’, spread 6-8’. in the fall. Very fragrant flower clusters are produced MAHONIA in abundance early in the spring. Height 10-12’, Dwarf Lilac spread 10-12’. (Syringa meyeri, S. patula, S. microphylla (Oregon Grapeholly) and S. julinanae)—This is actually a collection ‘Pocahontas’—A very popular selection with of three closely related species. All produce Compact Mahonia deep maroon-purple buds that open to deep attractive, dark green, glossy foliage that has a (Mahonia aquifolium ‘Compacta’)—Compact violet, fragrant, single flowers. Exceptionally unique, undulating habit making for an attractive dwarf form of the Common Mahonia. Bright yellow hardy and vigorous. Height 10-12’, spread shrub even out of bloom. Spring flowers are flowers in the spring and grape-like clusters of 10-12’. spectacular and typically very fragrant. Height fruits developing through the summer. Leaves Common Lilac and spread will vary with selection. turn purplish-red in the fall and remain on the (Syringa vulgaris)—The old-fashioned purple ‘Bloomerang Dark Purple’ (‘SMSJBP7’)— plant through the winter. A great choice for adding lilac that everybody knows and loves. Single lilac Dark purple, fragrant flowers in the spring,year-round color into the landscape. Plant in well- flowers in large panicles. Very fragrant bloomsblooming again in the fall with a few occasionaldrained soil. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. A 2005 Pride also work out nicely as a cut flower. An easyflowers to in between. Compact grower with goodof Kansas Selection. grow shrub that has been a favorite for years.vigor. Height 4-6’, spread 4-7’. Numerous hybrids have been introduced that For Consideration when selecting Shrubs Size plant materials also have longer life their susceptibility to insects and Knowledge of the mature height spans and require less maintenance. diseases. and spread of trees and shrubs can prevent many landscape problems. Hardiness Soil Conditions The mature height and spread of An important consideration when Soil conditions at the planting site trees and shrubs will vary somewhat selecting trees and shrubs is their strongly affect trees and shrubs. due to soil conditions and other cold hardiness. Select trees and Most trees and shrubs grow well in factors. However, knowledge of their shrubs that are reliably hardy in soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. Another approximate mature size can prevent your area. important soil characteristic is soil overcrowding, interference with porosity. Select appropriate plants overhead utility wires, obstruction of Pest Susceptibility for wet and dry sites. vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and Another important consideration other problems. Properly selected when selecting trees and shrubs is 19 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Creeping Mahonia Little Devil Ninebark NEW! Darkstar Plum (Mahonia repens)—An interesting groundcover (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Donna May’)—A (Prunus x cistena ‘UCONNPCO001’)—This plant, useful for lightly shaded areas with rich, great little plant in a great little package! This more truly compact, improved sand cherry has a well-drained soils. Evergreen foliage is blue- compact, dwarf form still comes with wonderful great upright and spreading habit. Re-purple to green in the summer and rich purple in the winter. deep burgundy foliage and contrasting white-pink maroon-colored foliage that does not fade during Deep yellow flowers give way to blue-black, flowers late in the spring. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. the summer. Pink, single flowers appear in spring. grape-like fruits. Height 6-18”, spread 2-5’. Height 4-5’, spread 3-4’. MOCKORANGE POTENTILLA Blizzard Mockorange Potentilla (Philadelphus lewisii ‘Blizzard’)—Single, white, (Potentilla fruticosa)—A refined, graceful shrub incredibly fragrant flowers on a dense, upright with beautiful, deeply lobed, bright green foliage. plant. This selection is prized for its hardiness Brilliant strawberry-like blooms smother the plant and was in fact selected from seedling population in color throughout the summer. Prune back to collected in Canada. Now that is cold hardy! 12-18” in early spring for best appearance. Height Height 4-5’, spread 3-4’. 2-3’, spread 2-3’. Snowbelle Mockorange ‘Goldfinger’—Rich golden-yellow flowers and (Philadelphus x ‘Snowbelle’)—Loaded with excellent heat tolerance. highly fragrant, double, pure white flowers just like you would want in a mockorange, PRIVET but all packaged in a smaller plant making it a lot easier to incorporate into a Cheyenne Privet landscape. A Canadian introduction that is (Ligustrum vulgare ‘Cheyenne’)—One of the good and tough. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. best shrubs for planting a formal or trimmed NEW! Little Joker Ninebark hedge. Dark green foliage and a dense growth Miniature Snowflake (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Hoogi021’)—habit. This easy to grow shrub is very tolerant Mockorange Compact form with deeply cut, of dark heavy shearing. burgundy If left untrimmed, shrub will (Philadelphus x ‘Miniature Snowflake’)— foliage. Pale pink to white flowersdevelop in a large the rounded spring. habit and will actually Double, fragrant flowers. Compact, dwarf shrub. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. have attractive white flowers in the spring and Heavy bloomer. Originally selected as a branch small black fruits by fall. Very hardy! Height sport of ‘Minnesota Snowflake’ by a nursery in Summer Wine Ninebark Tree 2-10’, spread 2-10’. Minnesota. Height 3-4’, spread 2-3’. Form Golden Vicary Privet (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Seward’ (tree NANDINA (Ligustrum x vicaryi)—A popular yellow-leafed form))—An impressive selection with wonderful, hybrid introduced from England. Bright yellow Nandina is a beautiful plant, however its use dark crimson-red leaves and neat, compact habit. foliage provides color all season long. Extremely in our area needs to be tempered with the White to pinkish-white flowers in the spring really tolerant of pruning. May freeze back some in knowledge that winter hardiness can be an issue. stand out against the dark foliage. Use this plant extremely cold winters but quickly regrows. For best results we would recommend planting to add a splash of foliage color into the landscape. Height 4-8’, spread 4-6’. in protected areas such as southern exposures, Trained into a small tree. Height 4-6’, spread 5-6’. mulch heavily and expect that some years will be Petite Plum Ninebark NEW! Straight Talk Privet better than others. Prune out deadwood in the (Ligustrum vulgare (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Swift’)—This upright spring and allow new growth from the base to fill TM ‘POIPD2’)— A growing selection works great as a vertical accent the plant back in through the growing season. compact, mounded form with striking burgundy or planted in a row for a narrow hedge. Extremely foliage. Showy pink to white flowers in the Size will vary by selection. cold hardy and drought tolerant. It’s tough! ...... spring. Tough! Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’. NEW JERSEY TEA Height 6-12’, spread 2-4’ Tiny Wine Ninebark PUSSY WILLOW New Jersey Tea (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘SMPOTW’)—A (Ceanothus americanus)—This plant can dwarf form with small bronze-maroon French foliage. Pussy Willow be found growing natively throughout muchSmall of clusters of pink to white flowers(Salix caprea) in —An the old-time garden favorite. the midwest. Produces small clusters ofspring. white Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. Popular because of its showy, 1-2” long, fuzzy flowers early in the summer. Plant in well-drained blooms also known as catkins that emerge early soil. Tolerates pretty rough conditions. Height PLUM in the spring. Easy to grow. Forced stems in the 3-4’, spread 3-5’. house are a sure sign spring is right around the Cistina Plum corner. Height 8-12’, spread 6-8’. NINEBARK (Prunus x cistina)— A popular shrub because of its stunning, reddish-purple foliage. Also QUINCE Amber Jubilee Ninebark produces attractive, light pink, fragrant flowers in Scarlet Storm Quince (Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Jefam’)—A more the spring. Needs full sun and well-drained soils. (Chaenomeles x ‘Double Take Scarlet Storm’)— compact selection. New growth emerges withHeight 6-8’, spread 5-6’. Large, double, camellia-like flowers early in stunning yellow-orange tinged foliage that fully the spring. Blooms last for a long time and it’s matures to a nice lime-green. Height 5-6’, spread thornless! Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’. 4-5’.

www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 20 ‘Peach’ (‘Meiggili’)— A low-growing selection, Flower Carpet Rose RHODODENDRON covered with small, soft peach colored blooms (Rosa hybrids)—A stunning group of Rhododendrons are broadleaf evergreens that all season long. A tough, disease resistant groundcover-type shrub roses that provides need a little extra care. They should be planted in plant with good winter hardiness. Height 18- delicate rose flowers, glossy, deep green, disease acid soil that has been well amended with organic 24”, spread 2-3’. resistant foliage and non-stop blooms all summer. matter and sited away from the hot rays of our ‘Pink’ (‘Meijocos’)— Produces mass quantities Freedom of care and maintenance make these summer sun such as a north or east exposure. of deep pink flowers with a soft faded center all excellent additions to the landscape. season long. A tough, disease resistant plant Mulch well and keep moist, but not wet, through ‘Amber’ (‘NOA97400A’)—Flowers are peachy- with good winter hardiness. Height 18-24”, dry weather. orange, semi-double and fragrant, each with spread 2-3’. a yellow center and tinges of red toward the ‘Popcorn’ (‘Novarospop’)— The color starts P. J. M. Rhododendron outside. Blooms fade to a soft seashell-pink. out yellow and then fades to a creamy-white. (Rhododendron ‘P. J. M. Hybrids’)—Very hardy Exceptional disease resistance and very A low-growing selection with good disease plants with small, dark green foliage that turns floriferous habit. Height 2-2 1/2’, spread 3-4’. resistance and winter hardiness. Height 18- plum-purple in the fall. Bright flowers in the spring. ‘Coral’ (‘Noala’)—Flowers open a wonderful 24”, spread 2-3’. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. coral, fading to pink as they age. Produces ‘Red’ (‘Meigalpio’)— This low-growing selection an abundance of flowers from late spring is covered with small, medium red flowers all ROSE until frost. A lower maintenance selection season long. Very tough and disease resistant with improved disease resistance and winter If you are looking for a low-maintenance shrub plant with good winter hardiness. Height 18- hardiness. Height 2-2 1/2’, spread 3-4’. 24”, spread 2-3’. that will provide color all season long then look ‘Pink Supreme’ (‘Noa168098F’ )—This is a no further. The shrub roses listed below will just Easy Elegance Rose new generation pink Flower Carpet Rose with do that. Numerous selections have been made (Rosa x ‘Easy Elegance’)These roses have a more compact habit. Heavy blooming from through the years that have drastically improved been bred for superior hardiness and disease spring until frost. Fantastic disease resistance the winter hardiness and disease resistance of resistance along with phenomenal flowers and and exceptional winter hardiness. Height 2-3’, this group as well as increasing flower production repeat blooms. All are grown on their own roots. spread 3-4’. and decreasing the amount of care it takes to Size will vary by selection. ‘Red’ (‘Noare’)—Carmine-red flowers with produce those blooms. Not just for the “rose ‘Kashmir’ bright yellow centers. The most popular of the garden” any more, shrub roses can and should (‘BAImir’)—Large, velvety red flowers more typical of a hybrid tea rose. Good Flower Carpet series and understandably so. be utilized like any other shrub in the landscape. Heavy bloomer all season long. Good disease Plant in full sun and enjoy the flowers. fragrance and disease resistance. Height 3-4’, spread 2-3’. resistance. Height 3-4’, spread 3-5’. ‘Scarlet’ ‘Sweet Fragrance’ (‘BAInce’)—Abundant, (‘NOA83100B’)—This selection in Drift Rose the Flower Carpet Series has double, bright (Rosa x ‘Drift’ Series)—These shrub roses are sweetly fragrant flowers from spring until frost. Blooms start a mix of coral, orange andscarlet-red yellow, flowers throughout the season. kind of a cross between groundcover roses and Exhibits excellent disease resistance and miniatures. They have a nice low, spreading opening to apricot and maturing to salmon- pink. Excellent disease resistance. increased Height winter hardiness. Height 2-3’, habit and are covered with abundant flowers spread 3-4’. throughout the season. These forms have been 3-4’, spread 3-4’. ‘Yellow Brick Road’ ‘White’ (‘Noaschnee’)—The astonishingly selected not only for their beauty, but also for their (‘BAIoad’)—Welcome to the Land of Oz! This small, rounded, compact large, pure white flowers on this groundcover disease resistance and winter hardiness. Best rose emit a very subtle but sweet perfume. A yet, they are easy to grow! plant is covered with lemon-yellow flowers throughout the season. Blooms mature to a wonderful addition to the moonlight garden or near a patio to enjoy during the early evening ‘Apricot’ (‘Meimirrote’)—Beautiful, double butter-cream. Excellent black spot resistance. apricot blooms on a small, low-growing plant. A Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. hours. Height 2-2 1/2’, spread 2-3’. tough selection with greater disease resistance and winter hardiness. Height 18-24”, spread 2-3’.

Why don’t my Hollies produce berries?! Evergreen Hollies ‘Blue Princess’ - plant with - ‘Blue Prince’ Hollies produce male and female flowers on separate ‘Castle Spire’ - plant with - ‘Castle Wall’ or ‘Blue Prince’ plants. The female flowers develop into the colorful fruits; the male flowers pollinate the female flowers mak- Deciduous Hollies ing the fruit production possible. Plant female forms if ‘Red Sprite’ - plant with - ‘Jim Dandy’ you want showy fruits but remember to plant at least one appropriate male form nearby to act as a pollinator.

21 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Knock Out Rose SERVICEBERRY Dwarf Spirea (Rosa x ‘Radrazz’)—One of the toughest and (Spiraea species and hybrids)—A large group most disease resistant roses we carry. Produces Saskatoon Serviceberry of Spireas with many varying characteristics, but abundant clusters of bright cherry-red blooms and (Amelanchier alnifolia)—This is a smaller-a few basic similarities, compact size and the wonderful rich green foliage. Blooms heavily all growing, shrubbier species of Serviceberry thatability to rebloom throughout the season. Very summer. Very hardy! Height 3-5’, spread 3-4’. has given rise to most of the selections tough grown and easy to grow, Dwarf Spirea provides ‘Coral Knock Out’ (‘Radral’)—Flowers open commercially for their fruit. Attractive whitea season full of brilliant color. Spring starts with brick-orange, fading to coral. Blooms all flowers in the spring followed by juicy,an explosion sweet, of brightly colored foliage; bronzes, season! Great disease resistance and bluish-purple fruits. Fabulous yellow, orange greens,and russets and golds. Summertime brings an winter hardiness. Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’. red fall color. A very hardy native to theabundance Great of flowers, from crimson-red to rosy- ‘Double Knock Out’ (‘Radtko’)—A double- Plains. Height 10-15’, spread 10-15’. pink to pure white, repeatedly produced in flushes flowering selection from the popular ‘Knock until frost. Brightly colored foliage continues to ‘Regent’—A compact form of Saskatoonadorn the plant and then in the fall, leaves take on Out’ Rose. Still has the same great brightServiceberry with exceptional foliage and cherry-red flower color, disease resistance a wonderful burgundy to finish off a spectacular abundant, large, extra sweet berries. Nativeseason of color. If you wish to enhance flower and and winter hardiness as ‘Knock Out’. Bloomsforms of this plant were heavily used by the continuously from late spring until frost. foliage production, prune back to 12-18” each Prairie Indians for food. Great eating! Heightspring, and prune lightly each time blooms finish. Attractive deep burgundy new growth. Height 4-6’, spread 4-8’. 3-4’, spread 3-4’. This may just be the perfect plant! NEW! ‘Peachy Knock Out’ (‘Radgor’)— SMOKETREE ‘Anthony Waterer’ (S. x bumalda ‘Anthony Shell pink petals and a yellow center combine Waterer’)—Sometimes called Red Spirea, this to create a peach color effect. BloomsSmoketree all selection has bright rosy-red flowers and green season with very little care. Tough! Height 3-5’,(Cotinus sp.)—Smoketrees are often grown asfoliage tipped with tinges of red. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. small multi-stemmed trees, but did you know thatspread 3-4’. ‘Pink Double Knock Out’ (‘Radtkopink’)— they can also be grown as big shrubs? ‘Candy They Corn’ (S. japonica ‘NCSX1’)—New Like the name says, this is a double pinkactually work great in that application as well,growth so emerges bright red, turning pineapple flowering form and another great inroductionwe include a reminder of that here. We offeryellow aand eventually bright orange. Dark through the Knock Out series. It bloomsnice variety of selections, many in both shrub pinkish-purpleand flowers in the late spring/early heavily, has tremendous disease resistance tree forms. summer. Compact growth. Height 18-24”, and winter hardiness. A great low maintenance spread 18-30”. plant. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. You will find information about themNEW! in our ‘Doozie’ (S. japonica ‘NCSX2’)—Early Tree Section under the listing SMOKETREE. ‘Sunny Knock Out’ (‘Radsunny’)—From the spring, new growth emerges a dramatic red same rose breeder that brought us ‘Knock color then turns green. Red-purple flower Out’. Great disease resistance and wonderful SPICEBUSH clusters appear in late spring reblooming until dark green foliage. Flowers open bright fall. A more upright habit then most spirea. yellow, turning creamy-white when fully open.Spicebush Height 24-36”, spread 24-36”. Height 4-5’, spread 3-4’. (Lindera benzoin)—An interesting native shrub ‘Goldflame’ (S. x bumalda ‘Goldflame’)—New ‘White Knock Out’ (‘Radwhite’)—Abundant, that prefers moist, lightly shaded locations. growth is a wonderful combination of russet- continuous blooms of pure white. Dark green,Small, yellow, early spring flowers followed by orange and bronze-red, changing to a soft disease resistant foliage and good winterbright scarlet fruits about a half an inch long yellow-green. Flowers are pale pink. Height hardiness. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. (on female plants only). A strong spice odor 2-3’, spread 3-4’. Climbing Rose is detectable from all parts of the plant. This ‘Goldmound’ (S. x ‘Goldmound’)—A brightly is an important host plant to butterflies in the colored hybrid, with golden-yellow leaves. Pale A climbing rose from the same rose breeder and Swallowtail family. Height 6-10’, spread 6-10’. pink flowers. Height 18-24”, spread 2-3’. program that gives us the Knock Out Roses Series! ‘Little Princess’ (S. japonica ‘Little Although these roses are technically not Knock SPIREA Princess’)—Bright green foliage and light pink Out Roses, they are from the same rose breeder flowers. Extremely popular! Height 24-30”, and the same rose breeding program that gives Bridalwreath Spirea spread 2-3’. us the Knock Out Series. They share the same (Spiraea prunifolia)—An old-time favorite with a ‘Magic Carpet’ (S. japonica ‘Magic Carpet’)— impressive qualities as the others, like great fantastic display of beautiful, double, white flowers Much like a miniature ‘Goldflame’, this selection disease resistance, improved winter hardiness early in the spring. Develops into a large, suckering has multi-colored foliage with combinations and lots and lots of flowers. We think you will shrub. Flowers are followed by dark green, glossy of bronze and russet-red giving way to light enjoy them. foliage. Height 4-8’, spread 6-8’. green. Flowers are bright pink and abundant. ‘Ramblin’Red’ (‘RADramblin’)—A tremendous Height 18-24”, spread 2-3’. red climbing rose! Flowers are a rich, true Snowmound Spirea red and borne in abundance all season long. (Spiraea nipponica ‘Snowmound’)—An Extremely disease resistant and also has great excellent dwarf shrub with dense, dark green winter hardiness, rated at being hardy to 30 foliage and masses of pure white flowers. Flowers degrees below zero! If you are looking for a similar to ‘Vanhoutte’ but provides the owner with great red climber, this is it! Height 6-10’, spread a plant that is smaller in stature. Height 3-5’, 5-10’, spread 3-5’.

www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 22 Thunberg Spirea (Spiraea thunbergii)—A tough selection with wispy, fine-textured, “willow-like” foliage and a graceful growth habit. Blooms early in the spring with small, 1/3” diameter flowers before leaves emerge. Yellow to orange fall color. The one size ‘Mellow Yellow’ (‘Ogon’)—Wispy, fine textured fits all foliage is bright yellow instead of green. Great for color contrast in the garden. Snow-white flowers in the spring. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. thoughtful Tor Spirea expression (Spiraea betulifolia ‘Tor’)—A very dense, rounded shrub with a multitude of white flowerof gratitude clusters in the spring. Iridescent, light green summer foliage turns a vivid purple in thein fall. a compact This selection has some of the most sensational fall color you will come across and is truly worth size planting for that feature alone. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. ‘Glow Girl’ (‘Tor Gold’)—This is a gold-leaf version of Tor. It has great spring flowers, A Skinner awesome summer foliage, great reddish- orange fall color and a very useful, compact Gift Card! habit. It’s just a great plant! Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. Vanhoutte Spirea (Spiraea vanhouttei x ‘Renaissance’)—One of rise to the name “Staghorn”. Very tough plant that the toughest shrubs around! Well known for its requires little care once established. Height 8-12’, VIBURNUM outstanding display of white flowers in the spring spread 10-15’. that cover its gracefully arching branches. Easy to Well-known horticulturist Michael Dirr once wrote, grow and very tolerant of a wide range of growing ‘Tigereye’ (‘Baitiger’)—A bright yellow variation “A garden without Viburnums is akin to life without conditions. Often mistakenly called Bridalwreath of the ever popular Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac. music and art,” and nothing could be more true. Spirea. Orange-red fall color. Height 6-8’, spread Stunning golden-yellow foliage through the Viburnums are very hardy and well adapted to 8-10’. summer changing to brilliant orange to scarlet- Kansas conditions. Depending on the selection, red in the fall. A beautiful plant for mass plantings they grow in full sun to considerable shade and SUMAC or for specimen use. Very tolerant of dry, site offer a tremendous variation of floral, fruit, foliage conditions. Use this plant in combination with and growth characteristics. There really is a Fragrant Sumac drought tolerant perennials for a dramatic effect. Viburnum for almost every situation. Height 6-8’, spread 12-15’. (Rhus aromatica)—This is a very tough, native Arrowwood Viburnum shrub with outstanding ornamental characteristics. SWEETSPIRE (Viburnum dentatum)—Lustrous, deep green Summer foliage is a lustrous dark green. Leaves in foliage forms a dense, rounded shrub. Creamy fall will range from orange to red to reddish-purple. Henry’s Garnet Virginia white flowers in the spring, glossy red to reddish- Yellowish flowers appear early in spring and purple fall color and blue to blue-black fruits female plants will produce small fuzzy red fruits in Sweetspire that are good for wildlife make this an excellent fall. Tolerates dry soils and grows in full sun to part (Itea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’)—Beautiful, selection. This viburnum adapts well to difficult fragrant white flowers up to 6” long in June-July shade. Height 4-6’, spread 5-8’. sites. and bright green, lustrous foliage that turns to ‘Gro-low’—This is a popular low-growing form, shades of crimson, scarlet and purple in‘Blue the Blaze’ fall. (V. dentatum ‘Blubzam’)—A dense, great for use as a groundcover for tough areas The foliage tends to hang on into mid-winterlow-growing dwarf form with exceptional from dry shade and tree competition to hot, adding to appearance of the winter landscape.ornamental characteristics. Lustrous green exposed, open sites. It is a female form with Rounded, arching shrub. Height 3-5’, spread summer4-6’. foliage changing to deep wine-red in good flowers and fruit. Fall color is orange-red A 2001 Pride of Kansas selection. the fall. Loads of creamy-white flowers in the to red. Very tolerant of trimming. Height 2-3’, spring followed by an abundant display of blue spread 6-8’. Little Henry Virginia berries late in the season. Height 4-5’, spread Staghorn Sumac Sweetspire 5-6’. (Rhus typhina)—An interesting plant. Large (Itea virginica ‘Sprich’)—A more compact‘Red Feather’ (‘J.N. Select’)—Selected for compound leaves are made up of numerous,Sweetspire with excellent purple-red fall color.both its impressive two-toned, maroon and small leaflets, creating a soft texture. Sweetly Unusual scented, pure white flowers inrich early green spring foliage as well as its reddish- clusters of crimson fruits appear at the topsspring. of Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. purple fall color. Creamy-white flowers branches late in the summer and carry their effect followed by blue clusters of small berry-like into the winter. Wonderful fall color with leavesNEW! Scentlandia Virginia fruits. Height 8-10’, spread 10-12’. taking on reds, oranges, and yellows. Open, coarse branch structure through the winter,Sweetspire (Itea virginica reminiscent of the antlers of a male deer, giving ‘SMNIVDFC’)—Selected for a smaller growth habit and great fragrance! Burgundy-red fall color. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. 23 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Blackhaw Viburnum Fruits are excellent for attracting birds! Horizontal‘Korean Spice’ (V. carlesii)—An old time (Viburnum prunifolium and related species)— growth habit on many forms makes this plant garden staple. Light pink buds that open to An extremely hardy Viburnum, useful as a very look similar to Flowering Dogwood. Fall color is pure white. Outstanding fragrance! Height 5-6’, large shrub or an attractive small tree. Creamy- usually impressive and is usually reddish-purple. spread 4-5’. white flowers in the spring produce highly edible, Plants benefit from a little extra water through dry‘Mohawk’ (V. x burkwoodii ‘Mohawk’)—One of pinkish, rose to black fruits late in the summer stretches of summer weather. the best! Early spring blooms start as bright red through the fall. Excellent burgundy fall colors. ‘Copper Ridges’—An impressive selection with buds, changing to pink and finally opening to Good for eating and great for birds. Used for heavily textured foliage that almost looks intensely fragrant, pure white flowers. Summer preserves since colonial times. Height 10-15’, like a green ruffled potato chip. Bright white foliage is lustrous dark green changing to spread 10-15’. spring flowers after leaves have emerged and vibrant orange-reds to reddish-purples in the fall. A definite must for the garden! Height 6-8’, ‘Prairie Knight’ (V. rufidulum ‘Prairie Knight’)— maroon foliage color in the fall. Height 6-8’, spread 5-6’. Selected from a lot of seedlings spread 6-8’. ‘Prairie Blues’—This selection of Korean because of its superior characteristics. ‘Shasta’—A fantastic introduction from the U.S. Spice Viburnum is identical to the species with Beautiful form with an exceptionally full habit National Arboretum with a smaller growth one big exception, foliage that matures to a and amazing, lustrous, dark-green foliage. habit. Large white flowers in the spring and attractive bright red fruits late in the summer. distinctive blue-green. The darker, richer color Attractive flowers and fruit typical of the makes it a stand out against the competition species. A tough plant made for Kansas Height 5-6’, spread 10-12’. and of course, early spring blooms have an conditions. Height 10-15’, spread 10-15’. ‘Summer Snowflake’—Clusters of white flowers appear in the late spring and continueamazing fragrance typical of the species. A Cranberrybush Viburnum Classic Viburnums of Nebraska introduction. Viburnum until frost. Wonderful for its long blooming ( species)—The species included here all period. We typically don’t see this Height form 5-6’, spread 4-6’. ‘Spice Baby’ (V. carlesii share similar floral, fruit and foliage characteristics. producing fruit. Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’. ‘SMVCB’)— A more Leaves are 3-lobed like a maple. Flowers are white compact form of Korean Spice Viburnum. and borne in lacecap-type structures consisting of Fragrant Snowball-Type White spring flowers are highly fragrant, filling center cluster of small, fertile flowers surrounded Viburnum the garden with their spicy scent. Height 4-5’, by large, showy, sterile flowers. Fruits are bright (Viburnum species and hybrids.)—This is spread 4-5’. red, small in size (1/4-1/3”), produced in large a collection of several related species and clusters and obviously reminiscent of a cranberry, their numerous hybrids. While having slightly hence the name, and birds love them. different characteristics, they all do share some Compact Cranberry’ (V. opulus similarities. In the spring all produce a snowball ‘Compactum’)—A compact selection,type flower, useful ranging from 2” in diameter to 5 when space is limited. andAn 6” inabundant diameter dependingdisplay on theof selection. showy white flowers in the Most springhave a fantastically,give sweet,way spicyto fragrance, large clusters of bright making red, them an “cranberry-like” absolute must in the garden. All fruits in the fall that persistare attractive,well full shrubs,into perfectthe for winter. use in the A great selection for the landscape birds. in a variety Height of ways. 5-6’, Height and spread spread 5-6’. will vary with selection. ‘Compact Korean Spice’ (V. carlesi ‘Compactum’)—This Korean Spice selection is one of the best dwarf forms available. Beautifully fragrant, white flowers in the spring followed by dark green foliage through the summer, all in a more compact package. Perfect for use where space is limited. Height 2 1/2-3 1/2’, spread 2 1/2-3 1/2’. ‘Sugar n’ Spice’ (V. carlesii ‘J.N. Select S’)— ‘Conoy’ (V. x burkwoodii ‘Conoy’)—A The flower clusters are slightly smaller on this wonderful, small Viburnum released fromform a but they are more plentiful...a pretty good U.S. National Arboretum breeding program.trade! Sweet-spicy fragrance typical of the ‘Snowball’ (V. opulus ‘Roseum’)—An old-time This dense plant has lustrous, dark green,species. semi A great garden addition! Height 6-8’, garden favorite! Produces a multitude of large, evergreen foliage and abundant, snowball spreadlike 6-8’. 2 1/2-3”, snowball-like clusters of flowers in the white flowers with little or no fragrance.‘Sweet Baby Has Blue’ (V. carlesii ‘Sweet Baby spring. It is easy to see why its called Snowball the potential for heavy fruit production Blue’)—as well. Compact selection, smaller than the Bush! This is actually a sterile selection, so Height 4-5’, spread 5-8’. species, but a little bigger than ‘Compactum’. there is no fruit production. Height 8-10’, ‘Dwarf Fragrant’ (V. farreri ‘Nanum’)—A Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’. spread 8-10’. delightful, compact, dwarf selection growing‘Sweet Susan Renee’ (V. carlesii ‘Sweet Susan only 2-3’ tall. Produces fragrant, pinkish-whiteRenee’)—Prolific bloomer with individual florets Doublefile Viburnum flowers very early in the spring. Will larger than most, sometimes reaching up to 3/4” (Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum)—This occasionally produce some flowers in theacross! fall. Great fragrance. Height 5-6’, spread species can be separated into two forms, the Height 2-3’, spread 4-6’. 4-6’. Doublefile Viburnums (var. tomentosum) with ‘Juddi’ (V. x juddii)—A Korean Spice hybrid that their lacecap-type flowers and the Japanese has amazingly fragrant, white flowers. Dark Snowball Viburnums (straight species) with their green summer foliage and reddish-wine fall snowball-type flowers. Flowers on both are white color. Height 6-8’, spread 5-6’. and produced in May, but only the Doublefiles will then produce fruit, red to black, in July to August. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 24 Leatherleaf Viburnum and Related Selections WAHOO Enjoy thE (Viburnum species and hybrids)—This group Eastern Wahoo of closely related species and hybrids provide(Euonymus atropurpureus) us with some very valuable landscape plants. —A native plant, improvEd air useful for wildlife plantings and naturalizing. Selections are typically extremely tough and durable as well as being highly ornamental. Small, four-lobed capsules opens late in the season to reveal bright crimson fruits. A close Several have semi-evergreen tendencies that quality of can be used to provide additional winter interest. relative of Burning Bush. Height 6-12’, spread 6-12’. While all produce attractive flowers in the spring, housE plants! not all produce truly impressive fruit displays, but WEIGELA those that do are dramatic. Old Fashioned Weigela ‘Decker’ (V. pragense x ‘Decker’)—A selection (Weigela florida)—A tough, reliable shrub that of Pragense Viburnum made for its lustrous puts on a display of brilliant funnel-shaped flowers dark green leaves, pink-budded flowers that in late spring with a second flush appearing in open to white, and exceptional hardiness. late summer. Arching branches form a dense, Height 6-10’, spread 6-8’. compact shrub. ‘Leatherleaf’ (V. rhytidophyllum)—This is a semi-evergreen species with large, heavily ‘Crimson Kisses’ (‘Slingco 1’)— Dwarf, textured, leathery leaves. Creamy-white compact habit with bright, lipstick red flowers flowers in the spring. Useful for borders, in the spring and then reblooming sporadically privacy screens and windbreak plantings. into the summer. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. Tolerates quite a bit of shade, but does equally‘Dark Horse’—A great compact form with rich well in full sun. A good, tough speciesdeep for burgundy foliage and contrasting dark Kansas landscapes that has been combined pink flowers. Stays very small making it useful with other forms to produce some amazing for those places where space is limited. Great hybrids selections. Those are listed below foliage color! Height 18-24”, spread 2-3’. along with some other closely related species. ‘Fine Wine’ (‘Bramwell’)—The same great Height 10-12’, spread 10-12. foliage color of ‘Wine & Roses’ with a much ‘MiniMan’ (V. burejaecticum ‘MiniMan’)— smaller, more compact habit. Deep burgundy The compact size of this miniaturized foliage all season long. Great for the front version of the Manchurian Viburnum of borders and landscape beds. Height 2-4’, makes this form a real possibility for the spread 3-4’. garden. A dense, rounded shrub with ‘Magical Fantasy’ (‘Kolsunn’)—Dramatic white flowers in the spring, red to blue- variegated foliage and prolific flowers. Leaves black fruits in the summer and rusty-red are dark green with a white margin and flowers leaves in the fall equals lots of seasonal are bright pink. All season color and interest. interest. Very tough plant! Height 4-6’, Height 3-4’, spread 4-5’. spread 4-6’. ‘Midnight Wine’ (‘Elvera’)––WOW! Dark, metallic, burgundy-purple foliage and intense Witherod Viburnum rosy-pink flowers on a compact, densegrafting shrub. on top of a short trunk. Prune both forms ‘Brandywine’ (V. nudum ‘Bulk’)—Fabulous This one will knock your socks off!in Height the spring 12- for best appearance. Shrub; Height fruits! An impressive display of green, ivory,18”, spread 18-24’. 3-6’, spread 3-6’. Tree form; 3-6’, spread 3-6’ pink and blue berries decorating the plant ‘Sonic Bloom Red’ (‘Verwig 6’)—Bright, (from top graft). towards the end of summer. Bright green lipstick red flowers in the spring and then YUCCA foliage turns dark maroon-red in the fall. Plantrepeating periodically through the rest of the with another variety for better fruit production. growing season. Height 5-6’, spread 5-6’. Adam’s Needle Yucca Height 5-6’, spread 5-6’. ‘Spilled Wine’ (‘Bokraspiwi’)—Slightly smaller (Yucca filamentosa)—Stiff sword-shaped ‘Lil’ Ditty’ (V. cassinoides ‘SMNVCDD’)—A than ‘Wine & Roses’ but with the same great leaves having an attractive bluish coat. Produces dwarf selection with the same great flowers, burgundy foliage color. Spring bloms are bright showy white panicles of flowers that blast out fruits and foliage of the species. Tolerates pink. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. of the landscape. Give it lots of sun, lots of hot heavy soils. Needs to be planted with other ‘Variegated Dwarf’ (‘Variegata Nana’)—New weather and well-drained soil. This is about as forms of Witherod Viburnum if good fruit set is growth has bright green leaves with creamy- tough and durable as they come. Bottom line, desired so cross-pollination can occur. Height white margins. A compact habit and light, rosy- 2-3’, Spread 2-3’. pink blossoms make this an outstanding plant. if you can’t grow this one, it’s time to turn in the shovel! Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. VITEX Height 3-4’, spread 4-5’. ‘Wine & Roses’ (‘Alexandra’)—Dark burgundy- ‘Golden Sword’—Bright variegated foliage, Blue Puffball Vitex purple leaves and hot rose-pink flowers create perfect for specimen use. Leaves are bright (Vitex agnus-castus ‘PIIVAC-II’)—A true dwarf a dramatic effect. Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’. green with brilliant golden-yellow centers. Tall form with the same great flowers and foliage of WILLOW flower stalks produce beautiful white flowers in the larger forms. Deep blue flowers from summer the spring. Height 2-3’, spread 3-4’. to fall. This is a winter tender shrub, so treat it Flamingo Dappled Willow like a perennial and cut back hard each spring to (Salix integra ‘Flamingo’)—Vibrant spring 6-12”. New growth quickly develops in the spring growth is a stunning combination of pink, green and will bear flowers by summer. Thrives in our and white foliage. Color will fade to green over summer heat! Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. the season. This shrub or tree-like form does best in light shade. The tree-like form is the result of 25 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com EVERGREENS

ARBORVITAE bowling ball, just like everybody has been Turkish Cedar of Lebanon looking for. Perfect for small spaces. Sage- (Cedrus libani var. stenocoma)—A more green foliage and a shape that naturally stays cold hardy form, found growing natively in the American Arborvitae rounded and compact. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. (Thuja occidentalis) mountains of Turkey. A stately tree with rich —American Arborvitae ‘Fire Chief’ (‘Congabe’)— A dwarf, rounded green foliage. Height 30-50’, spread 20-30’. are good, tough evergreens for our landscapes.selection with rich, deep yellow summer These plants do best in full sun althoughfoliage, many changing to coppery-orange in the will tolerate light shade. They also can tolerate winter. A real eye-catcher! Height 3-4’, spreadWeeping Blue Atlas Cedar a wide range of soil and site conditions, however 3-4’. (Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca Pendula’)—This most will benefit from some moisture during our Western Arborvitae weeping conifer with its bright silvery-blue hot, dry summers. needles and unusual weeping habit is an eye- (Thuja plicata)—An attractive species, native ‘Danica’—Considered to be one of the best catching accent in any garden. Can be treated as to western U.S. and Canada. Narrow growinga weeping form or trained to sprawl on the ground globe forms. Has the same wonderfully with a pyramidal habit. Actually quite tough, but bright, glossy green foliage that the Emerald or some kind of support. Needs to be planted in performs best in areas with good soil and somea lightly shaded site, away from hot winds in an Arborvitae has but packed into a little bundle moisture through the summer. Fairly fast growing of a plant. Great for tight areas. Height 12-18”, area that affords some winter protection as well. and literature says it is deer resistant. Let’s hopeHeight 6-8’, spread 6-8’. spread 12-18”. deer can read. ‘Degroot’s Spire’—Very narrow form with medium green foliage. Great for accent‘Green or Giant’ (T. x ‘Gigantioides’)—This is CYPRESS hedge use. Height 10-15’, spread 2-3’. actually a vigorous Western Arborvitae hybrid. Praised for its lustrous, rich green foliage, quickBlue Pyramid Cypress growth rate and natural resistance to deer (Cupressus arizonica glabra ‘Blue and bagworms (that has yet to be proven in Pyramid’)—A true cypress with vibrant powder- our area!). Quick growing with a very narrow, blue foliage color and reddish-brown scaly bark. pyramidal growth habit. Height 20-40’, spread An impressive compact pyramidal tree, use as an 4-6’. accent specimen in the yard or a large garden. ‘Whipcord’—A very unusual form with narrow, Height 15-20’, spread 8-10’. whip-like growth giving the plant a soft, mop- like appearance. Stays small making it a great FALSECYPRESS specimen plant. Performs best when grown in moist, well-drained soil. Height 4-6’, spread Hinoki Falsecypress 4-6’. (Chamaecyparis obtusa)—This is probably the CEDAR most popular of the Falsecypress species. Plant in a rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to light Blue Atlas Cedar shade. Some protection from the afternoon sun and excessive heat is recommended. (Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’)—A beautiful tree with bright silvery-blue needles. ‘Verdoni’ Makes—A yellow selection with foliage that is a magnificent specimen plant, howevermore resistant use it to sunburn. Still best to grow cautiously. Winter hardiness can be inan light issue shade. Prefers moist, well-drained so only plant it in sites that offersoils. someInteresting winter foliage structure. Height 4-6’, protection and access to some summer moisture. spread 3-4’. Height 20-30’+, spread 15-20’+. Sawara Falsecypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera)—This plant does Karl Fuchs Himalayan Cedar best in full sun and wants good, well-drained soil. (Cedrus deodara ‘Karl Fuchs’)—This is a more Selections are quite variable. cold hardy selection from the mountains of Afghanistan. Silvery-gray foliage with slightly ‘Golden Mop’—This is a dwarf, mounding pendulous branch tips. Plant in areas protected form with brilliant gold, thread-like foliage. This from sweeping winds. Height 30-50’, spread 20- selection may show some foliage burn in hot, ‘Filiformis’ —This unique selection has weeping30’. sunny exposures so provide afternoon shade if branches and loose, drooping, thread-like possible. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. branchlets. New growth is bright green. HortsmanMuch Blue Atlas Cedar like Weeping Falsecypress only tougher. JUNIPER Stunning! Height 4-8’, spread 3-5’. (Cedrus atlantica ‘Hortsman’)—A slightly (Creeping/Groundcover Forms) ‘Hetz Midget’— A popular dwarf form with smaller form with a slightly denser habit. an even, rounded habit almost like a big green Considered to be one of the more Blueberrycold tolerant Delight Juniper ball. Requires no trimming to maintain shape. Blue Atlas Cedar selections, however (Juniperus winter communis ‘AmiDak’)—An exciting Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. hardiness may still be an issue, so introductiononly plant from in North Dakota State University. ‘Mr. Bowling Ball’ (‘Bobazam’)—With a name sites that offer some additional winterRich protection. dark green foliage with a contrasting silvery- like that, how can you resist? This small Height 15-20’+, spread 10-15’+. blue cast on the upper surface. A dense, low- rounded selection looks just like a soft green spreading juniper. Height 8-12”, spread 3-5’. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 26 Blue Chip Juniper Broadmoor Juniper JUNIPER (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’)—Bright blue (Juniperus sabina ‘Broadmoor’)— A neat foliage changing to purplish in the winter. Makes selection with rich green foliage. Low-growing (Spreading/Globe Forms) an excellent low growing plant for adding color to plant that tends to mound up in the center over a landscape. Very popular. Height 8-10”, spread time. Height 12-18”, spread 4-6’. Daub’s Frosted Juniper 4-8’ (Juniperus chinensis ‘Daub’s Frosted’)—A Calgary Carpet Juniper dramatic selection with emerald to blue-green Blue Pacific Juniper (Juniperus sabina ‘Monna’)— Soft green foliage foliage accented with golden to lemon-yellow (Juniperus conferta ‘Blue Pacific’)—Anand a low-growing, almost layered habit. Really new growth. A nice lower-growing, spreading attractive selection of Shore Juniper workswith welldense as a low evergreen groundcover by selection that’s perfect for adding a splash of blue-green foliage. Very dense, low-growingitself orhabit in front of larger plants. Height 10-12”, color into the garden. Height 2-3’, spread 4-6’. that makes it useful as a groundcover.spread Needs 4-6’. well- drained soils and plenty of sun. Protection from Grey Owl Juniper winter sun and temperatures is recommended. Greenmound Juniper (Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’)—An Height 10-12”, spread 4-8’. (Juniperus procumbens ‘Greenmound’)—Very attractive spreading form with smoky, blue-gray dense, light green foliage. Low-grower that make foliage and abundant silvery berries. Extremely Blue Rug Juniper a great plant for small areas. Looks really cool tough. Makes a great landscape plant. Height (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltonii’)—This is easily when combined with decorative boulders or 3-4’, spread 4-6’. the most popular Juniper we carry. Bright, silvery- allowed to cascade over the edge of a retaining blue foliage in a dense, carpet-like plant. Makes wall. Height 6-8”, spread 3-6’. Mountain Juniper a great groundcover! Trailing growth makes a (Juniperus communis var. montana )—A rugged dramatic effect when allowed to cascade over theIcee Blue Juniper selection of our North American native, Common top of retaining walls like a waterfall. Super effect!(Juniperus horizontalis ‘Monber’)—A sport Juniper. Low growing and wide spreading. It has Height 3-4”, 4-8’. off of ‘Blue Rug’ Juniper with foliagebeen grown is more here into an interesting specimen silvery-blue. Tight growth creates a solid, bydense training it up a stake to develop more height, Blue Star Juniper groundcover. Attractive purplish tinge to giving the it a weeping habit. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. (Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’)—A veryfoliage tips in the winter. Height 3-4”, spread 3-6’. popular form with intense, bright, steel-blue Saybrook Gold Juniper foliage. A great, slow-growing plant for Mother rock Lode Juniper (Juniperus chinensis ‘Saybrook Gold’)—One gardens or tight spaces like courtyards and (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Mother Lode’)—This of the brightest yellow forms available. Compact, narrow planting sites. Height 1-2’, spread 2-3’.is a stunning yellow sport off of the ‘Bluespreading Rug’ habit and a nice small shrub size, Juniper. Brilliant golden-yellow summer foliage perfect for landscape use. Height 2-3’, spread takes on rich plum highlights in the winter. 4-5’. Combines well with perennials and flowering shrubs. Height 2-3”, spread 3-5’. THE PLANT PEOPLE

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27 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Sea Green Juniper Taylor Juniper Mugho Pine (Juniperus chinensis ‘Sea Green’)—Very(Juniperus virginiana ‘Taylor’)—An outstanding (Pinus mugo)—This is a commonly planted popular, compact form with a more selection upright, of our native juniper. This selection was species also known as Swiss Mountain Pine. A vase-shaped habit. Dark green foliage thatfound holds growing in Taylor, Nebraska, so you know very shrubby habit, and in fact is usually wider well in the winter. Can be maintainedit is lower tough! Hasfor a handy, upright, columnar to than tall. Very tough plant, but does prefer full sun foundation plantings or allowed to grow higherpyramidal for habit making it well suited to hedges, and well-drained soils. hedges and screens. Height 4-6’, spread screens6-8’. or accent planting. Attractive blue-green ‘Big Tuna’—A neat looking plant with a really foliage color. Height 15-20’, spread 3-4’. Sea of Gold Juniper fun name. This is an upright grower with a very dense habit. Extremely tough! Height 4-8’, (Juniperus chinensis ‘MonSan’)— An improved Trautman Juniper spread 3-6’. form of ‘Gold Coast’, selected for brighter foliage (Juniperus chinensis ‘Trautman’)— A very ‘Dwarf’ (var. pumilo)—This is one of the best color. Compact spreading form with lacy, golden- narrow, slow-growing selection of Chinese dwarf Mugho Pine selections and certainly our yellow foliage. Holds color well in the winter. Juniper with good, blue-green foliage. Use most popular. A very compact selection with Height 3-4’, spread 4-6’. individually as an accent or a planted in row for a rich, green foliage. These are seed grown narrow screen.Height 15-20’, spread 4-5’. JUNIPER plants so slight variation from plant to plant (Upright/Tree Forms) Wichita Blue Juniper should be expected. Height 3-4’, spread 3-5’. ‘Mops’—A very compact, miniature Mugho Pine. (Juniperus scopulorum ‘Wichita Blue’)—Bright Maintains an extremely tight, rounded habit Blue Point Juniper blue foliage with a good pyramidal form. Very without any pruning. Would be an excellent (Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Point’)—Anshowy, colorful form that makes a nice addition to choice for a site where space is very limited. extremely dense, pyramidal form with thea landscape.tear drop One of the brightest blue upright Height 1 1/2-2’, spread 2-3’. shape and blue-green foliage. Can be formsmaintained available. Height 10-15’, spread 5-8’. ‘Sherwood Compact’—An extremely smaller if needed. Height 8-10’, 3-6’. PINE compact selection, in fact more accurately Canaert Juniper described as a miniature selection. Shapes into a tight green bun that requires no pruning. (Juniperus virginiana ‘Canaertii’)—Compact Austrian Pine Top grafted here to create a decorative tree. pyramidal growth when young, opening with (Pinusage. nigra) —Austrian Pine is a widely used Height 18-24” (from graft), spread 2-4’. Develops a very picturesque appearance with plant in our area for screens and windbreaks. It‘Slowmound’ ––An outstanding, true dwarf age. Heavy set of small whitish-blue berry-likehas bright green needles that hold their color well selection. Dark-green, dense mound of foliage cones that birds absolutely love. One of the best in the winter and a vigorous, symmetrical habit. in a handy compact size. A cutting grown upright junipers. Great for specimen use as well Height 50-60’, spread 20-30’. selection that allows for consistency in growth as screen plantings. Height 15-20’, 10-15’. Eastern White Pine that makes it a great choice when uniformity is important. Height 3-4’, spread 3-5’. Compressa Juniper (Pinus strobus)—One of our native North ‘Whitebud’—A very miniature Mugho Pine that (Juniperus communis ‘Compressa’)—This American pines. Eastern White Pine is well known never needs pruning. The name comes from is an extremely dwarf form with a fortight, its upright, soft, bright green foliage. They are very the waxy winter bud covering that practically cone-shape habit. A very slow-growing tolerantselection of a wide range of growing conditions and glows against the dark green foliage. Height with silvery-green foliage. Popular withmake conifer excellent plants for our landscapes. Height 18-24”, spread 2-4’. enthusiasts. Height 3-4’, spread 12-18”. 60-70’, spread 20-30’. Hillside Creeper Scotch Pine NEW! ‘Angel Falls’—Similar to Weeping Eastern Redcedar (Pinus sylvestris ‘Hillside Creeper’)— A Eastern White Pine but with a slower-growing (Juniperus virginiana)—This is the only groundcover evergreen Scotch Pine. It has a habit. Graceful branches covered with very evergreen tree native to Kansas. It is extremely layered sprawling habit. Medium green, twisted long, very narrow, light green needles. A strong tolerant of a wide range of exposures and needles fade to a lighter green in winter. An conditions. Great for windbreaks and screensweeping form. Height 5-15’, spread 5-15’. NEW! ‘Mini Twists’—Its small twisted and excellent choice for use in the garden or for rock and widely planted for both. Excellent cover and gardens. Height 18-24”, spread 6-8’. food source for birds and other wildlife. curvyOne needlesof will create an unusual texture the toughest. Height 20-40’, spread 15-20’. in the garden. A great fit for the NEW!smaller Picola Japanese landscape. Height 3-5’, spread 4-6’. Umbrella Pine ‘Blue Shag’—A very compact selection with Gold Cone Juniper (Sciadopitys verticillata ‘Picola’)—A dense, soft blue-green foliage. Very dwarf, rounded (Juniperus communis ‘Gold Cone’)—A columnar compact grower with rich, dark green foliage. plant useful for specimen plantings. Height selection made for its bright, golden-yellow foliage. Grow in well-drained soil in an area that receives 3-4’, spread 3-5’. A wonderful contrasting texture, color and form for light shade for best results. Cute! Height 3-5’, the garden. A nice addition to a conifer garden as Limber Pine spread 3-4’. well as to mixed borders. Height 3-6’, spread 1-2’. (Pinus flexilis)—A very hardy pine found throughout the Rocky Mountains. Needles are SPRUCE Hetz Column Juniper bluish-green and soft to the touch, much like those (Juniperus chinensis ‘Hetzii Columnaris’)—An of the Eastern White Pine. Stems are very flexible, Colorado Spruce upright, pyramidal form known for its hardiness. and actually can be tied into knots. This is a very (Picea pungens)—As one might guess from the Green to blue-green foliage. Produces a heavy tough, disease resistant, beautiful tree and an name, Colorado Spruce can be found growing display of showy, blue-green cones or “fruits”. excellent choice for Midwest landscapes. in Colorado as well as throughout much of the Height 15-20’, spread 5-8’. ‘Vanderwolf’s’—Once you see this plant, you Rocky Mountains. Characterized by dense, Spartan Juniper are bound to fall in love with it. Beautiful, pyramidal growth, this tree develops into a beautiful specimen with age. Foliage color can (Juniperus chinensis ‘Spartan’)—Rich green soft, bluish-green foliage and a perfect, even, vary from green to intense steel blue. Plant in full color with a dense pyramidal habit. This fastpyramidal habit. Looks great planted as a sun and well drained soil. Height 30-40’, spread grower holds color well through the winter. Heightprized specimen or grouped for a mass effect. 15-20’. 15-20’, spread 4-8’. Height 20-30’, spread 10-15’. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 28 ‘Baby Blue’—This seed grown variety has great Norway Spruce 4-8’, spread 3-5’ blue color, a compact habit and nice uniform (Picea abies)—Norway Spruce is a large, fast ‘Tom Thumb’—This bright yellow-old form shape. Blue coloration intensifies as the tree growing plant with dark green foliage. It does well originated as a witches’ broom on a grows older. Height 30-40’, spread 15-20’. in most average soils and will tolerate full sun to ‘Skylands’ Oriental Spruce. Very slow growing ‘Blue Colorado Spruce’—Nice bluish foliage light shade. We carry many selections with vastly with a compact form. Will burn in full sun, but color. These are not grafted trees but rather different characteristics providing a form available too much shade will prevent yellow color from seedling forms selected for good blue color. for almost every location. Height 50-60’, spread developing. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Height 30-40’, spread 15-20’. 20-30’. Height 18-24”, spread 2-3’. ‘Blue Globe’ (‘Globosa’)—Probably the best ‘Weeping’ (‘Pendula’)—This is a very popular ‘Acrocona’—This form is loaded with cones known dwarf blue spruce. Brilliant, steel blue selection with a graceful weeping habit. The that decorate the ends of branches, almost foliage in a compact, rounded plant. Very cascading branches form curtains of dark like a Christmas tree. Upright, pyramidal habit dramatic! Height 3-4’, spread 4-5’. green foliage. Great for use as a specimen with slightly pendulous branches. Height 6-10’, ‘Fat Albert’—An improved selection with a very or draping over a wall. Height and spread will spread 6-10’. dense, even form. Foliage is an intense blue depend on cultural care. ‘Columnar’ (‘Cupressiana’)—This selection color. Contrary to its name, it does not get any has a very useful, upright, narrow habit. Dark Oriental Spruce wider than other selections, it just has a nice green foliage. A perfect choice for yards where (Picea orientalis)—An elegant and graceful full habit even as a young plant. Height 30-40’, space is limited. Height 20-30’, spread 4-5’. species, much prized for its lustrous dark spread 15-20’. ‘Gold Drift’—A very unusual weeping form green needles and even, pyramidal habit. ‘Procumbens’—A spectacular selection with of Norway Spruce with buttery, yellow-gold Fairly tolerant of rough growing conditions, rich blue foliage and a graceful, carpet-like needles instead of green. Some afternoon but could show some needle burn in open, habit. Will spread across the ground to form shade would be recommended to minimize the exposed areas. Height 30-50’, spread 15-20’. a wide-spreading specimen. Looks neat chance of foliage burn through hot summers. ‘Firefly’—This seedling selection of ‘Skylands’ cascading over a wall or undulating around Height depends on culture, spread depends sports similar brilliant yellow needles but large decorative boulders. Height 1-3’, spread on culture. has a much slower growth rate and a smaller 3-8’. ‘Little Gem’—Very dense selection with tiny overall mature size. Light afternoon shade is ‘Mesa Verde’—A nest-type Colorado Spruce. needles. Grows extremely slow. Do not recommended. Height 6-12’, spread 4-8’. A low-growing, wide-spreading selection with plant in hot, sunny exposures. Height 12-15”,‘Skylands’ —This is an extremely colorful refreshing green foliage. Height 2-3’, spread spread 15-18”. selection. Foliage is a glowing bright yellow 4-6’. ‘Pumila’—A very compact, rounded form with all year round. Creates an absolutely stunning ‘The Blues’—An absolutely phenomenal extremely dark green foliage. Makes a beautiful specimen. Height 20-40’, spread 15-20’. selection! Strong weeping habit, similar to plant for accent planting around courtyards, Weeping Norway Spruce, but with the most Serbian Spruce patios and rock gardens. Height 2-3’, spread wonderful powder-blue foliage. A specimen (Picea omorika)—As the name implies, Serbian 3-4’. plant for only the most special of garden spots. Spruce comes to us from Serbian areas of ‘Sherwood Compact’––An attractive, Height and spread will depend on culture. southeastern Europe. A very adaptable species, ‘Sester’s Dwarf’ narrowly pyramidal form. Ascending branches —A dwarf pyramidal selection are covered with rich green needles. Makes a it lends itself to many uses. Needles are glossy, with bright blue needles. This selection dark green, each with two white contrasting perfect accent plant with a Christmas tree-like will give you the specimen effect of a Blue stripes giving the tree remarkable silver highlights appearance. Height 6-12’, spread 3-6’. Colorado Spruce without taking up as much throughout. Height 40-50’, spread 15-20’. ‘Skylands’—This is an extremely colorful room. A great option when space is limited selection. Foliage is a glowing bright yellow ‘Bruns’—A narrower-growing selection with the and a stunning plant is needed. Height 10-12’, all year round. Creates an absolutely stunning same wonderful bicolor needles of the species, spread 4-5’. specimen. Height 20-40’, spread 15-20’. dark green needles with two white stripes on ‘St. Mary’s Broom’—This gorgeous miniature ‘Tolleymore’—(‘Clanbrassiliana Stricta’)—This the underneath side. A dramatic selection that form is extremely popular. Intense, steel blue plant has a broadly pyramidal habit making it would make a wonderful accent or specimen foliage in a small, tight mound. Very slow look like a perfect dwarf Christmas tree. Very tree. Height 25-35’, spread 8-10’. growth. Height 1 1/2-2’, spread 2-3’. dense growth and dark green needles. Height

29 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com NEW! ‘Gotelli Weeping’—This beautiful tree White Spruce NEW! Amersforte English Yew has an upright pyramidal shape with gracefully (Picea glauca)—A native to the Rocky(Taxus baccata)—This is an extremely rare pendulous branches. Needles are green on Mountains, White Spruce is one of ourselection! most Needles are short, oval and flattened, the top and bluish-gray on the bottom giving adaptable species. It tolerates wind, heat,resembling cold, boxwood foliage. Growth is slow, the tree a dramatic two-toned appearance. and drought, but prefers a moist, well-drainedupright and irregular. Height 4-6’, spread 2-3’. More tolerant of heat and humidity than most soil. Plant in full sun to light shade. Serbian Spruce selection. Stunning! Height 20- Japanese Plum Yew ‘Black Hills’ (var. densata 30’, spread 10-15’. )—This is a slower- (Cephalotaxus harriongtonia)—Similar in NEW! ‘Sky Trails’—Needles are green on the growing, denser form of the White Spruce. appearance to the well-known Yew, but actually top and silvery-white on the bottom creating a Very even growth makes this a very attractive a distantly related cousin. Once established, this specimen tree. Height 20-40’. species is known to be more heat and drought bicolor effect. Upright tree with pendulous side ‘Dwarf Alberta’ branches. Stunning specimen! Height 20-30’, (‘Conica’)—This is probably the tolerant than traditional Yews. It may tolerate a spread 10-15’. most popular dwarf conifer we carry. Shapes little more sun, but we would still recommend up like a perfect miniature Christmas tree. Very a slightly shaded site for best results. We are slow growth, about 1-2” a year. Height 5-8’, probably at about the edge of its northern range spread 3-4’. so we would encourage using it sparingly. Size ‘Jean’s Dilly’—Pronounced John’s Dilly. An will vary by selection. outstanding selection similar to the Dwarf Alberta Spruce but with smaller needles and‘Columnar’ (‘Fastigiata’)—Similar in about half the growth rate. Named after theappearance to a Yew but with better heat and founder of Iseli Nursery, Jean Iseli. Height 3-4’,drought tolerance. Best planted in a slightly THE spread 1 1/2-2’. shady site, but it will tolerate some sun through ‘Rainbow’s End’—This unique selection the summer. This form has a more upright boasts extraordinary color. This plant lookshabit. Height 8-10’, spread 6-8’. just like a Dwarf Alberta Spruce untilNEW! the ‘Hedgehog’—new A spreading form with growth comes out, then bright, creamy-yellowmore dense growth. A nice looking, compact growth covers the plant, contrasting gracefullyplant best suited for lightly shaded areas but with the older light green needles. it will tolerate a fair amount of sun. Height 2-3’, D I RT spread 3-4’ ‘Weeping’ (‘Pendula’)—Magnificent, formal selection with gracefully drooping branchlets Japanese Yew that recurve at the tips. The branches also (Taxus cuspidata)—The Japanese Yew gives twist slightly, exposing more of the silveryus many popular landscape plants. They should undersides of the needles, giving the treebe planted in a shaded site in very well drained a lovely, bi-colored look. One of the mostsoil. All are very tolerant of pruning. graceful and beautiful spruces we carry. Height 20-30’, spread 8-10’. ‘Dwarf Bright Gold’—A bright golden-yellow form with a nice spreading habit. Individual YEW needles have green and yellow stripes. A great plant for brightening up a shady spot! Height Anglojap Yew 3-5’, spread 3-5’ (Taxus x media)—A tough hybrid yew.‘Dwarf Golden’ (‘Nana Aurescens’)—A Selections of this species are numerous duecompact, to spreading selection with vibrant, its many variations in growth habit. Dark green bright, sunny-yellow new growth in the spring. foliage. As with all yews, should be sited in some Foliage turns rich dark green as the season shade. Very hardy. progresses. An eye-catching plant, great ‘Beanpole’—A very narrow, upright form with for adding vibrant color to the shade garden. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. dark green foliage typical of the species. Makes a ‘Emerald Spreader’ dramatic accent. Height 6-10’, spread 2-3’. (‘Monloo’)—An ideal dwarf selection for areas where height is limited. ‘Densiformis’––A good, dense, spreading Dark green foliage and red berries. Height 2-3’, Get “Thymely” advice form. Dark green color holds well throughout spread 4-5’. from the experts and the year. Height 3-5’, spread 4-6’. ‘Everlow’—Dark green and low-growing. A get the scoop on what’s good selection for areas where lower growth is needed. Height 1-2’, spread 3-5’. going on at Skinners! ‘Hicks’ (‘Hicksii’)—A narrow, upright selection. Produces numerous bright red fruits in the fall. Sign up to recieve ‘The Height 6-8’, spread 3-4’. Dirt” by texting “Skinner” ‘Taunton’ (‘Tauntonii’)—One of the toughest forms around, selected for outstanding winter to 42828 or sign up at hardiness. Also happens to be one of the best performers for hot climates. Height 3-4’, SkinnerGardenStore.com spread 4-6’. ‘Wardi’ (‘Wardii’)—A very dense spreading form, similar to ‘Densiformis’, but smaller in habit. Dark green foliage and bright red fruit. Height GARDEN STORE 3-4’, spread 3-5’. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 30 31 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com GRASSES GROUNDCOVERS VINES

BAMBOO BLUESTEM FESCUE Believe it or not, Bamboo is actually a member Blue Heaven Little Bluestem Elijah Blue Fescue of the grass family. This fast growing plant is well (Schizachyrium scoparius ‘Blue Heaven’)—A (Festuca ovina var. glauca ‘Elijah Blue’)—Low known for all the tall woody stems it produces. It selection introduced by the University of tufted grass with fine, silver-blue foliage. Needs can be an amazing landscape addition, creating Minnesota with dark blue to burgundy summer well-drained soil and full sun. Height 6-10”, quick screens and privacy as well as providing foliage, changing to red to purple and violet in spread 8-12”. attractive evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage to enjoy. Bamboo has long been known as an the fall. Taller, more upright selection. Height 3-4’, spread 24-30”. agressively spreading plant, and while that can FOREST GRASS still be the case with certain species, non-invasive, Carousel Little Bluestem clumping-type bamboo selections are now All Gold Japanese Forest (Schizachyrium scoparius ‘Carousel’)—A becoming more readily available and are offered dwarf selection introduced through the Grass Chicago below. Once established, bamboo requires very Land Grows program. Rounded habit(Hakonecholoa with macra ‘All Gold’)—A bright, little care and has very few problems that bother superior resistance to lodging in the winter.small grassGreat selection that does great in the it. Of course, it is well known that panda bears fall color that includes copper, pink, tanshade. and Brightdark yellow foliage. Leaf coloration is love to eat bamboo, and they have been known to orange-red. Height 24-30”, spread 24-30”.best in light shade. Height 12-18”, spread 18-24”. devastate small plantings, but that has not been proven to be a significant problem in this part ofRed October Big Bluestem FOUNTAIN GRASS Kansas. (Andropogon gerardii ‘Red October’)—Green Mountain Bamboo to blue-green foliage through the summer, Annual Purple Fountain occasionally with red highlights. Foliage changes (Fargesia rufa)—Originating from the mountains to a stunning burgundy-red to scarlet-red in theGrass of China, this is a cold hardy species with a fall. Amazing! Height 4-6’, spread 2-3’. (Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’)— clumping, non-invasive habit. An attractive plant Outstanding ornamental purple foliage and with a mature size that fits a little bit easier into Smokea Signal Little Bluestem foxtail blooms. Makes a large, attractive clump lot of gardens. Grows best with afternoon shade. (Schizachyrium scoparius ‘Smoke Signal’)— in one season. Although this plant technically is Height 6-8’, clumping. Blue-green foliage changes to red-purple late in a perennial, it is not winter hardy enough to make the summer and on into fall. Height 3-4’, spread it though our winters, so treat as an annual. One 18-24”. of the best! Height 3-4’. A 2003 Pride of Kansas Selection. Standing Ovation Little Black-seeded Fountain Grass Bluestem (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Moudry’)— A (Schizachyrium scoparius ‘Standing handsome form with long black plumes of flowers Ovation’)—Foliage is blue cast with reddish tips. in the fall atop dark green foliage. Looks great Sturdy, upright stems. Brilliant fiery red to maroon incorporated into perennial borders. Height 2-3’, fall color. Height 2-4’, spread 18-24”. spread 2-3’. Twilight Zone Little Bluestem Burgundy Bunny Fountain (Schizachyrium scoparius ‘Twilight Zone’)— Iridescent silvery mauve-purple highlights startingGrass in midsummer that turns purpler as fall arrives.(Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Burgundy Upright, narrow growth. Height 3-4’, spread 18-Bunny’—This little sport of ‘Little Bunny’ has 24”. green foliage, highlighted with fiery red later in the summer and fall. Attractive “bunny-tail” plumes DROPSEED late in the season. Height 12-18”, spread 12-18”. Prairie Dropseed Dwarf Fountain Grass (Sporobolus heterolepis)—A very tough native (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’)— prairie grass. This is a slow-growing, small species Probably the best of the fountain grasses and Yellow-Groove Bamboo definitely the most popular. Handy short habit (Phyllostachys aureosulcata)—This is a with rich emerald-green foliage throughout the summer changing to golden-yellow to orange in makes it useful in a variety of settings. Showy, vigorous running type bamboo, useful for the fall. Sweetly fragrant flowers rise above the bottlebrush-like flower spikes adorn the plant screening. Dark green, semi-evergreen foliage foliage late in the summer. Height 2-3’, spread through the late summer and on into the winter. and golden bamboo stems. Easy to grow, but 2-3’. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. give it space because it will spread! Height 10- 15’+, running. Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides)—A very popular grass with showy, 5-7” long, bottle brush-like plumes late in the summer. Creates a wonderful

www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 32 effect. Looks great as a specimen or in mass Karl Foerster Reed Grass Texas Sedge plantings. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. (Calamagrastis arundinacea ‘Karl Foerster’)— (Carex texensis)— The shiny deep green Upright, narrow habit. Showy, narrow, spikey foliage is 3-6” long and semi-evergreen. Karley Rose Fountain Grass blooms start out pink in mid-summer, turn golden In late spring dainty green flower spikes (Pennisetum orientale ‘Karley Rose’)—An tan in fall. Looks great in mass plantings. PPA are displayed above the leaves. Plants elegant selection with beautiful rose-purplePerennial Plant of the Year 2001. Height 4-5’, occur in part shade to partly sunny moist flowers rising above rich green foliage. Heightspread 2-3’.2 or dry sandy woods. This sedge has 1/2-3 1/2’, spread 2-3’. great landscape potential as a woodland SEA OATS groundcover and is a natural as a lawn Little Bunny Fountain Grass alternative. Height 6”, spread 12”. (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Bunny’)— Northern Sea Oats Smallest of the fountain grasses reaching only Variegated Japanese Sedge (Chasmanthium latifolium)—Bamboo- 10-12” tall. Makes a small mound of soft green (Carex morrowii ‘Aurea Variegata’)—A bright like grass with light green leaves and showy, topped with cute little “bunny tail” plumes. Height and showy selection with vivid golden-yellow and pendulous, oat-like seed heads. Blooms are 10-12”, spread 12-15”. rich green variegated foliage. Does best in soils excellent in arrangements. that don’t Heightget too dry. 2-3’,Height 12-15”, spread Spread 12- GIANT REED GRASS 12-18”. 18”. Giant Reed Grass SEDGE SILVER GRASS (Arundo donax)—A bold, giant grass withBlue Zinger Blue-gray Sedge bamboo-like canes and long, drooping, gray-green Adagio Silver Grass (Carex glauca ‘Blue Zinger’)—An attractive leaves. Foot-long flowers in late season. Height (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Adagio’)—Slender, small plant with very thin, grassy blades of blue- 10-14’, spread 4-8’. silvery foliage forms a compact, graceful clump. gray foliage. Prefers moisture but will tolerateSilvery-white blooms are held well above the Variegated Giant Reed Grass drier soils. Spreads slowly over time. Heightfoliage 12- in the fall. Height 3-4’, spread 2-3’. 18”, spread 12-18”. (Arundo donax ‘Variegata’)—A variegated Autumn Flame Grass form of this giant of a plant. LeavesCedar and Sedgestems are striped creamy-white, creating an explosion (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Purpurascens’)—Very (Carex eburnean)— Hair-like leaves. of color in the garden. Spring growth is most upright, almost vertical habit. Green leaves take Plants spread slowly to form a fine- vibrantly colored, fading through the summer to on a bright orange-red color in fall. Magenta- textured groundcover under trees, shrubs, yellow-green. Absolutely stunning! Height 10- and other dry shaded locations. Semi- 14’, spread 4-8’. evergreen. Height 2-4”, spread 8-12”. GRAMA GRASS Fox Red Curly Sedge Blonde Ambition Blue Grama (Carex buchananii)—An unusual plant with a Grass unique “ever-brown” appearance. Very narrow (Bouteloua gracilis ‘Bonde Ambition’)—This is leaves remain cinnamon-brown throughout the an attractive selection of one of our native prairieyear. Makes a unique specimen for the garden grasses. Unique flower spikes are attachedunlike at anything else you will come across. right angles to the stems and individual flowersExcellent for winter effect. Height 18-24”, Spread resemble mosquito larvae, giving rise to another2-3’. common name, “mosquito grass”. Purplish fall color. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. Palm Sedge (Carex muskingumensis)— The glossy PAMPAS GRASS green leaves branch out from the main stem similar to a palm tree. Native to (Saccharum ravennae) —This is one of our wooded lowlands, it does best in slightly most popular selections, and has been used damp soil in shade. Makes an excellent colored fans appear early, maturing to white. in Kansas gardens for many years. Quicklygroundcover, and thrives in clay! Plant develops into a very large plant topped with large Height 3-4’, spread 2-3’. one foot on center as a groundcover or showy plumes late in the summer. Gives great use individually as a foliage accent plant. year round interest. Height 8-12’, spread 4-6’. Cabaret Silver Grass Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’. (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Cabaret’)—Copper REED GRASS colored plumes appear in late summer. Wide ribbon-like leaves have creamy-white centers. Pennsylvania Sedge Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’. Avalanche Reed Grass (Carex pensylvanica)— Easily grown in (Calamagrostis acutifolia ‘Avalanche)—A average, dry to medium, well-drained soils Dwarf Maiden Grass variegated form of ‘Karl Foerester’. Bright green in part shade to full shade. Prefers loose (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Yaku Jima’)—A compact foliage is accented with wide white centers. loams in dry soils in sun-dappled part version of Maiden Grass. Dark green, delicate Flower stalks rise impressively above the foliage shade. Most sedges prefer moist to wet blades form a graceful, vase-shaped clump. and are topped with pinkish-green flowers soils, but not this one. Plants spread by Early bloomer. Height 3-4’, spread 3-5’. maturing to golden seedheads that last through rhizomes. Plants may self-seed in optimum the summer. Height 4-5’, spread 2-3’. growing conditions. Height 6-12”, spread 6-12”.

33 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Graziella Silver Grass Dallas Blues Switch Grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Graziella’)—This (Panicum virgatum ‘Dallas Blues’)—Steel blue form is similar to Maiden Grass, but with a few foliage topped with pastel-mauve flower heads in improvements. Silvery plumes late in the season the fall. One of the best for blue color. Extremely are held well above the foliage making a more hardy selection. Height 6-8’, spread 3-4’. dramatic display and fall color is a wonderful burgundy-bronze. Height 5-6’, spread 4-5’. Hot Rod Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum ‘Hot Rod’)—Blue-green Little Zebra Grass foliage takes on a deeper burgundy to maroon (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Zebra’)—Similar to color through the summer. Compact form with Porcupine Grass but with a smaller growth habit. a good vertical habit. Great color! Height 3-4’, Green grass blades are banded with bright golden- spread 2-3’. yellow. Attractive pinkish-copper flower plumes late in the summer. Height 3-4’, spread 3-4’. Northwind Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’)—Sturdy, Maiden Grass upright growth with steel blue stems and olive- (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’)—A very green foliage. This is a taller-growing selection popular form with narrow leaves and a graceful that can reach 6’ in height over the course of “fountain-like” habit. Showy plumes emerge the growing season. Use in mass plantings for late in the season to add to the display. Great screening, privacy and background plantings. for winter interest in the landscape. Height 5-6’, Height 5-6’, spread 2-3’. spread 4-5’. Variegated Silver Grass (Miscanthus sinensis var. variegatus)—An old- Shenandoah Switch Grass Morning Light Silver Grass time garden favorite. Brightly colored, wide-bladed (Panicum virgatum ‘Shenandoah’)—A tough (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’)— selection. Leaves are creamy-white, striped with selection of one of our native prairie grasses, this Graceful, fine-textured, clumping grassgreen. with Tolerant of light shade. Height 4-6’, spreadis one of the few red-foliaged grasses available pastel green and white variegated 4-6’. foliage. that will survive our winters. Foliage is tipped with Feathery plumes in fall. Height 4-5’, spread 4-5’. deep, blood-red highlights and seed heads share SWITCH GRASS the same color late in the season. Wonderful Porcupine Grass reddish-purple fall color. Height 3-5’, spread 2-3’. (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Strictus’)—A popular, Cheyenne Sky Switch Grass wide-bladed variegated selection. Bright green (Panicum virgatum (Prairie Winds TM))—Upright, leaves accented with yellow bands. Stands more blue-green foliage that takes on deep wine-red erect than Zebra Grass. Height 6-8’, spread 3-5’. highlights in early summer. Airy, burgundy red, Red-Silver Silver Grass cloud-like plumes top the foliage in late summer. Burgundy foliage in the fall. Height 2-3’, spread (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Rotsilber’)—The 1-2’. emerging flower plumes are a dramatic metallic- red before maturing to a silvery-white color. Slender fine-textured foliage forms a vase shaped clump. Height 5-7’, spread 4-5’.

www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 34 AJUGA LIRIOPE Variegated Liriope (Liriope muscari ‘Variegata’)—Same as Bronze Ajuga Big Blue Liriope the green Liriope but with yellow and green variegation. Height 12”. (Ajuga reptans cvs.)—A low, dense, fast(Liriope muscari ‘Big Blue’)—Broad, dark green growing perennial creeping plant. Excellent strap-like for leaves. Small, light lavender flowers are PACHYSANDRA covering ground in shady places. Will tolerateborne on 12-18” spikes in summer. Plant in full to sun if well watered. Blue flowers in early partialsummer. shade. Height 12”. Japanese Pachysandra Foliage is a dark bronzy-purple. Creeping Liriope (Pachysandra terminalis ‘Green Carpet’)— EUONYMUS (Liriope spicata)—Dark green, grass-like leaves Evergreen groundcover spreading by rhizomes. throughout the season. Produces grape hyacinth- Excellent groundcover for shade. Prefers acid soil Purpleleaf Wintercreeper like flowers in the summer. Spreading habit and abundant supply of organic matter. Height 6-8”. (Euonymus fortunei var. coloratus)—Very makes this a good groundcover. Very tolerant of popular groundcover plant. Dark green foliagetree root competition and shade. Height 12”. creates a dense cover through the growing VINCA Silver Dragon Liriope season. Leaves then stay on the plant through Vinca Minor the winter, changing to a plum-purple. Height (Liriope spicata ‘Silver Dragon’)—Dark green, (Vinca minor)—Shiny, dark green foliage with 12-18”. grass-like leaves with a bright white variegation. Spreading habit. blue flowers. Grows flat on the ground. Makes IVY an excellent groundcover for shady areas. Silvery Sunproof Liriope Evergreen and very hardy. Height 6-8”. English Ivy (Liriope muscari ‘Silvery Sunproof’)—White (Hedra helix)—A very hardy evergreen vine, variegated form that does well in full sun or great for use as a groundcover. Glossy, darkshade. Lavender flowers stand above foliage. green foliage throughout the year. RequiresHeight 12”. shade. Height 4-6’.

Planting Groundcovers Use this table to help estimate how many plants your site will need.

Inches Between Plants Sq. Ft. Area 100 Plants Will Cover No. Plants Per Sq. Ft.

4” 11 sq. ft. 9.0 6” 25 sq. ft. 4.0 8” 44 sq. ft. 2.25 10” 70 sq. ft. 1.45 12” 100 sq. ft. 1 15” 156 sq. ft. 1 per 1.56 sq. ft. 18” 225 sq. ft. 1 per 2.25 sq. ft. 24” 400 sq. ft. 1 per 4 sq. ft.

35 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com PRUNING CLEMATIS

Group A: This group is made up of early-flowering display of flowers if all shoots are pruned back to selections that produce flowers from buds produced about 1-21/2 feet from the soil line early in the spring the previous season (or sometimes called old wood). before new growth emerges. Dead or weak stems can be removed immediately after flowering, as well as any growth that has spread Newly Planted Clematis: Regardless of flowering beyond its designated space. New growth produced habits, all newly planted clematis should be pruned after this pruning will ripen as the season progresses hard, down to about 12-18” from the ground, the first and bear flowers the next year. spring after planting. This is done to help encourage a sturdier, more heavily branched base, making the vine Group B: This group is made up of selections that more durable. bloom off old wood in the spring, many of which will rebloom later on current season’s shoots (often referred to as new wood). All dead or weak stems should be removed late in the winter or early in the Clematis Every Gardener Should Try spring prior to bud break. If desired, remaining stems can be pruned down to the highest pair of strong ‘Jackmani’—Large velvet-purple flowers make this buds, although this is not entirely necessary. A few a garden favorite. can tolerate severe spring pruning if size control is an ‘Princess Diana’—Bright pink, tulip-like flowers. A issue. beautiful plant named for a beautiful person. ‘Sweet Summer Love’—Abundant sweet fragrant, Group C: This group is made up of selections that cranberry-purple flowers. produce their flowers on current season’s growth. These plants will produce a much more impressive www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 36 NEW! ‘Comtesse de Bouchaud’—Large, ‘Rebecca’. Prune back to 12-18” in the spring. AKEBIA 5” diameter, bright mauve-pink flowers with Height 4-6’. Group C. a creamy center. A vigorous, free-floweringNEW! ‘Paulie’ (‘Evipo058’) — Compact Five-leaf Akebia selection often interplanted with roses and clematis with heavy blooms. Individual flowers (Akebia quinata)—Beautiful, finely-textured foliage. perennials as well as grown on trellises. Height are purple with a maroon bar and a purple Small purple blossoms are followed by large purple 8-10’. Group C. center. Blooms summer-fall. Height 3-5’. fruits in the fall. Height to 40’. ‘Diamantina’ (‘Evipo039’)—A heavy blooming, Group C. double, blue-purple form. Repeat flowers‘Pink Champagne’—A vigorous selection with BITTERSWEET through the season. Group B. Height 6-10’. multi-colored flowers. Petals are deep pink ‘Duchess of Edinburgh’— An old classic fading to light pink in the center and anthers Autumn Revolution clematis selected for its fully double, white, are bright yellow. Height 6-8’. Group B. Bittersweet fragrant flowers that reach up to 5” in diameter.‘Princess Diana’ (C. texanensis)—A semi- herbaceous selection with beautiful luminous (Celastrus scandens ‘Bailumn’)—Don’t worry Remove all dead and weak stems early in the spring and shorten the remaining stems down pink, tulip-like flowers. Looks neat rambling about male or female plants with this one. The through low shrubs or perennials where majority of the flowers on each plant contain to the highest pair of strong buds. Height 6-8’. flowers can be viewed from above. Height both male and female parts, creating reliable fruit Group B. 6-8’. Group C. production with only one plant. Fruits also tend ‘Edda’ (‘Evipo074’)—Large and vivid purple ‘Rebecca’ (‘Eviop016’)—Large, bright red to to be larger than those of other selections. Height flowers are slightly flushed with red, from spring to late summer. It is more compact than scarlet-red flower with a creamy-yellow center. 20-30’. most clematis. Prune back in the spring. Height A very heavy blooming selection. Height 6-8’. CLEMATIS 3-4’. Group C. Group B. ‘Empress’ (‘Evipo011’)—A large double ‘Rouge Cardinal’—A heavy blooming selection flower with petals of pink and dark pink with rich, velvety-crimson flowers from (Clematis hybrids)—One of the showiest and a pom-pom like center. Heavy midsummer to early autumn. Prune to about flowering vines available. Plant in full sun but blooming. Late spring and early fall. 12-18” each spring. Height 8-10’. Group C. keep their roots cool by heavy mulching or Prune only lightly in the spring, removing ‘Sally’ (‘Evipo077’)—Light pink flowers with shading the ground with smaller plantings. growth down to the topmost pair of strong a deep dark pink bar down the center ‘Abilene’ buds. Height 6-8’. Group C of each petal. Great repeat blooming (‘Evipo027’) —Delightful pink flowers clematis, flowering from summer-fall. with a yellow center. This shorter variety is ‘Henryi’—This extremely popular variety has been a garden favorite for well over a century. Prune to about 12-18” each spring. Height perfect for smaller areas. Can also be grown in Extremely large, 6-8” diameter flowers are 4-5’. part shade! Prune to about 12-18” each spring. pure white with a chocolate center. Makes a NEW! ‘Sarah Elizabeth’ (Boulevard Height 3-5’. Group C ’Acropolis’ great cut flower. Height 8-10’. Group B. Evipo098’)—Pink flowers with a reddish (‘Evipo078’)—Compact, very ‘Jackmani’ center. Heavy bloomer. Prune to about 6” free-flowering form. Bright pink flowers. —A classic! Blooms heavily in June and continues blooming lightly all summer. Deep each spring. Height 4-5’. Group C. Blooms early summer through the fall. ‘Sapphire Indigo’ (‘Cleminov51’)—Long Prune to about 12-18” each spring. Height purple. Ht. 8-12’ . Group C. ‘Jackmani Superba’—Large, deep rich purple lasting dark purple blooms on a short growing 4-5’. Group C flowers about 5” across that are produced in vine. Reblooms through the season. Good ‘Charmaine’ (‘Evipo022’)—Rich red flowers large numbers from mid-summer to fall. Height for use as a small climber or mixed with other are double, semi-double and single! Blooms 8-10’. Group C. perennials and roses. No need to prune. in the spring, in mid-summer and then again ‘Nubia’ (‘Evipo059’) —Blooms prolifically with Height 3-4’. in the fall. Prune hard the first two springs. In exceptionally red flowers. Compact, reblooming ‘Sweet Autumn’ (C. terniflora)—An subsequent years, cut shoots back to strong clematis is excellent for large planters or as extremely vigorous, very hardy selection with a pair of buds early in the spring. Height 6-8’. an entryway accent. An improvement over phenomenal display of sweetly fragrant, small Group B. white flowers late in the summer and into the fall. This plant looks like a white, fragrant cloud when in bloom! Height 10-20’. Group C. ‘Sweet Summer Love’—Produces an abundance of sweetly fragrant, cranberry- purple flowers. Flowers are small, but what they lack in size is made up in quantity, creating a beautiful display. Height 8-12’. Group C. NEW! ‘The Countess of Wessex’ (‘Evipo073’)—Large, 5-7” flowers, creamy white in appearance and having a pink bar running down the center of the sepals. Compact habit and very free flowering suitable for a container or in small space garden. Height 4-6’. Group C HONEYSUCKLE Goldflame Honeysuckle (Lonicera x heckrottii)—Large flame-coral trumpets, lined with gold. Hardy and everblooming. Best used on a trellis. Height 10-20’.

37 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Hall’s Honeysuckle Common Trumpet Vine (Lonicera japonica ‘Halliana’)—Flowers are pure (Campsis radicans)—Vigorous growing native white changing to yellow. Very fragrant. Vigorous vine. Bright orange-red, trumpet shaped flowers grower with semi-evergreen foliage. Use on trellis from mid-summer through fall. Good for butterflies or mass plant to make an vigorous ground cover. and hummingbirds. Fast grower! Height 10-40’. Height 10-20’. WISTERIA Purpleleaf Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica var. purpurea)—Rich, Kentucky Wisteria purplish-tinted, dark green foliage with white(Wisteria macrostachys)—An impressive vine flowers changing to yellow. Semi-evergreenwith and 8-12” pendulous flower clusters. Can be very hardy. Use on a trellis or as a grownground on covera large structure or staked and trained for a large area. Fragrant. Height 10-20’.into a tree form. Probably the hardiest of the wisterias. Height 15-25’. IVY ‘Blue Moon’—An outstanding selection Boston Ivy introduced from Minnesota, so you know it is hardy. Sweetly fragrant, blue to lavender (Parthenocissus tricuspidata ‘Veitchii’)—It flowers hang down off of theThe vineone size inan fits all will cling to brick, stucco, stone, and impressiverough displaywood several times a season. In without support. The foliage turns brilliant shades fact, it is reported to bloom three times a year! of scarlet and orange in the fall. Height 20-50’. thoughtful Height 15-25’. expression of TRUMPET VINE ‘Summer Cascade’ (‘Betty Matthews’)—A very cold hardy selection with an impressive gratitude in a Balboa Sunset Trumpet Vine display of deep blue-lavender flowers late in compact size (Campsis radicans ‘Monbal’)—A greatthe spring on the new growth of the season. introduction with spectacular, scarlet-red, trumpetHeight 15-25’. shaped flowers reaching up to 4” in length! An extremely tough vine that hummingbirds just love. A Skinner Gift Card! Height 10-40’.

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summer color. Bright pink flowers offer the AJUGA ARTEMISIA perfect complement to the dark foliage. Ht. 20- B 24” w l B j ‘Color Flash’ (Astilbe x arendsii ‘Astdev’) j ‘Powis Castle’ (Artemisia aborescens (Ajuga reptans) - A wonderful groundcover for – Foliage emerges in early spring as brilliant ‘Powis Castle’) - Outstanding variety. Dense, shady areas of the landscape. The colorful foliage electric green then maturing to burgundy, silvery foliage resists opening in center. Non- provides a nice contrast to green leafed plants purple and green. Ht. 16-20”. flowering. Ht. 3’. ‘Deutschland’ (Astilbe x japonica and blue or pink flowers create a sea of color‘Silver Mound’ (Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Deutschland’) - Short, compact, creamy white in early spring. Spreads rapidly with adequate ‘Silver Mound’) - Fern-like silver-gray foliage moisture. plumes in mid-summer. Ht. 20-24” produces mounding effect. Ht. 12”, 20” wide. ‘Fanal’ (Astilbe x arendsii ‘Fanal’) - Narrow, full ‘Black Scallop’ (Ajuga reptans ‘Black ASTER plumes of dark red in June and July. Ht. 24”, Scallop’) Ajuga reptans, commonly called 20” wide. bugleweed, is a dense, rapidly spreading, P B ‘Key West’ (Astilbe x simplicifolia ‘Key mat-forming ground cover which features j West’) Wonderful dark burgundy foliage with shiny, dark green leaves. Whorls of A wonderful tiny, fall blooming perennial that is easier shimmering carmine-red flowers. Cut flower. blue-violet flowers appear in mid toto grow late than the popular mum. Likes well-drained Ht. 16-20” spring on spikes rising above the foliagesoils and full sun. ‘Rheinland’ (Astilbe arendsii ‘Rheinland’) to 10”. Ht. 4-6” ‘Alert’ (Aster novi-belgii Feather Flower. Profuse bloomer, plumes are ‘Bronze Beauty’ (Ajuga reptans ‘Bronze ‘Alert’) Forms compact mounds, densely packed red flowers with short and full. Likes fertile, moist, organically Beauty’) Waxy, bronze green, semi-evergreen yellow centers bloom late summer, remains rich soil. Plumes can be used in fresh cut or foliage is attractive year-round. Blue flower one of the best reds. Ht. 12-15” dried flower arrangements, harvest the plumes spikes in spring. Ht. 6-9”, spreading. ‘Kickin Carmine’ (Aster novae-angliae when the flowers are about one half open. ‘Burgundy Glow’ (Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy ‘Kickin Carmine Red’) Vibrant magenta-red Attracts butterflies. Ht 18-24”. Glow’) Green, white, and dark pink variegated flowers with yellow centers will cover the ‘Red Sentinel’ (Astilbe japonica ‘Red foliage forms a dense, mat-like cover. Semi- Sentinel’) Full, open plumes are very showy. evergreen. Does not spread as rapidly as other foliage of this aster for weeks in the fall, tidy, compact-clumping habit. Deer resistant. Ht. Likes fertile, organic soil. Requires moisture in ajugas. Ht. 6-9” summer. Can be used as a cut or dried flower. ‘Chocolate Chip’ (Ajuga reptans ‘Chocolate 24-36” ‘Kickin Lilac Blue’ (Aster novae-angeliae Dried flower plumes may be left in place for Chip’) Chocolate colored leaves that are ‘Kickin Lilac Blue’) Lilac-blue flowers with winter interest. Ht 32”. smaller in width; 1/2”, good for small courtyards. yellow centers will cover the foliage of this‘Spotlight’ (Astilbe chinensis ‘Spotlight’) Ht. 2”. aster in fall, tidy, compact-clumping habit. Deer Early, pink flower plumes stand out nicely ANEMONE resistant. Ht. 24-36” against the glossy dark foliage, compact habit ‘Wood’s Blue’ (Aster dumosus ‘Wood’s with strong stems. Ht. 16-20” w l B Blue’) - Lavender-blue blooms and attractive‘Vision In Pink’ (Astilbe chinensis ‘Vision j In Pink’) Light pink flower plumes are striking ‘Pamina’ (Anemone x ‘Pamina’) Very large dark green foliage. Ht. 12-18”. ‘Wood’s Pink’ (Aster dumosus against coarsely textured, blue-green foliage. semi-double to double pink-red flowers bloom ‘Wood’s The dense, upright form is perfect in a dappled late summer, a bit shorter than most Anemones, Pink’) - Attractive and compact with dark green shade border, woodland garden or as a attractive dark green foliage. Ht. 30” foliage and clear pink flowers. Ht. 12-16”. ‘Wood’s Purple’ (Aster dumosus groundcover. Excellent cut flower, fresh or ‘September Charm’ (Anemone x hybrida ‘Wood’s dried. Tolerates drier soils than other Astilbe. ‘September Charm’) An abundance of single Purple’) - Purple blooms in the fall and Ht. 14” silvery pink flowers with rose and mauveattractive, dense foliage. Ht. 12-18”. ‘Vision In Red’ (Astilbe chinensis ‘Vision In accents blooms late summer into fall. A great ASTILBE Red’) Tall feathery blooms of reddish purple addition to your shady fall garden. Mass rise above deep bronze-green foliage. This woodland planting, borders or cut flower. Ht. w P B more heat and drought tolerant selection 24-36” j ‘Snowdrops’ (Anemone sylvestris Astilbes are excellent plants for shady moist thrives in dappled shade. Valued for their airy quality, the flowers are excellent for cutting. ‘Snowdrops’) Pure white nodding flowers in conditions, with striking colorful plumes. Astilbes Seed heads add interest to the winter garden. spring. Afternoon shade necessary. come in different colors and heights, some Great in mass plantings. Ht. 14” Likes moist, humus-rich soil. Mulch in winter. are useful as border plants, others do well in ‘Vision In White’ (Astilbe chinensis ‘Vision In Water well in hot weather. Ht. 12-15”. background plantings. Astilbes have wonderful White’) Tall feathery blooms above compact, ‘Whirlwind’ (Anemone japonica ‘Whirlwind’) fern-like foliage that give them an interesting deep bronze-green foliage on this showy Lovely pure white, semi-double flowers on texture to the shade garden. perennial. The flowers are excellent for cutting. graceful, slender stalks provide dramatic ( ‘Chocolate Shogun’ Astilbe h. ‘Chocolate Left in place, the dried seed heads add interest late season color for the back of the garden. Shogun’) Stunning new introduction from to the winter garden. A true gem for dappled Excellent cut flower. Deep green foliage forms Japan. Glossy chocolate brown leaves make shade gardens, this robust selection tolerates low mounds and stays attractive all season. Ht. this the darkest Astilbe yet. Maintains good heat and dry periods. Ht. 24” 3-4’ 39 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com BALLOON FLOWER BLACK EYED SUSAN CAMPANULA ‘Pop Star Blue’ (Platycodon ‘Pop Star Blue’) P B Wonderful dwarf balloon flower with fully j P B F j double periwinkle blue flowers, colorful buds ‘Goldsturm’ (Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’) ‘Chico Merano’ (Campanula glomerata ‘Chico and thick petals result in long-lasting blooms. - Gold, daisy-like flowers with sooty-black Merano’) Clusters of upright purple flowers on Compact habit with excellent branching. Ht. centers all summer. Extremely durable. Ht. 24”, compact plants from summer to fall. Ht. 12-15” 6-8” 24” wide. A Pride of Kansas selection. ‘Genti White’ (Campanula glomerata ‘Genti ‘Pop Star Pink’ (Platycodon ‘Pop Star Pink’) A ‘Little Goldstar’ (Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Little White’) Clusters of tightly grouped, pure white, giant flowering series with giant star-shaped Goldstar’) This performer is a must-have in bell-shaped flowers that profusely bloom light pink flowers on compact well branched the landscape! Offers waves of bright, daisy- through the summer on a compact plant. plants, quick and easy to grow. Ht. 6-8” like, golden yellow flowers on a compact plant. Use in containers, planter beds, or to add An easy-to-grow perennial for a sunny border, color to a rock garden. Great for attracting BEE BALM rock garden or container. Clip spent flowers hummingbirds! 17” throughout the season to promote continued ‘Genti Blue’ (Campanula glomerata ‘Genti P F j w B bloom. Heat and humidity tolerant. Ht. 14-16”. Blue’) Clusters of tightly grouped, amethyst- blue bell-shaped flowers that profusely bloom BLEEDING HEART through the summer on a compact plant. Use in containers, planter beds, or to add l P B color to a rock garden. Great for attracting ‘Gold Heart’ (Dicentra spectabilis hummingbirds! Ht. 17” ‘Gold ‘Rapido Blue’ (Campanula carpatica Heart’)-Brilliant gold foliage witharching sprays ‘RapidoBlue’) Creates a carpet of upturned, of pink flowers. Great contrast plant for the bell-shaped, blue flowers that arrive early shade. Blooms spring to early summer. Ht. and will last for several months in summer. A 30”. favorite perennial for rock gardens. Prefers ‘Luxuriant’ (Dicentra formosa ‘Luxuriant’) - One moist, well-drained soils. 5-8” ‘Spring Bell Blue’ of the BEST! Cherry-red flowers all summer long. (Campanula interspecific Lovely, ferny foliage. Ht. 12-18”, 18” wide. ‘Spring Bell Blue’) Nicely mounded habits that ‘Pink Old Fashoined’ (Dicentra spectabilis) are covered in vibrant blue and white blooms. - Pink, graceful, arching, heart-shaped flowers Ht. 8-10” ‘Spring Bell White’ in spring. Never needs dividing. Ht. 2-3’, 2-3’ (Campanula interspecific (Monarda) Bee balms provide a magnificent wide ‘Spring Bell White’) Nicely mounded habits that splash of color in the perennial border. Mint ‘White Old Fashoined’ (Dicentra spectabilis are covered in vibrant blue and white blooms. scented, bright green foliage forms large clumps ‘Alba’) - Forms a mound of lacy foliage with Ht. 8-10” followed by large, brilliant flowers that persist arching spikes of white flowers in the spring. CANDYTUFT over a long period. Excellent for attracting bees, Ht. 2-3’, 2-3’ wide. butterflies and hummingbirds. Provide ample P B moisture, full sun and good air circulation, divide BLUE-EYED GRASS j every 2-3 years. ‘Purity’ (Iberis sempervirens ‘Purity’) - w Clusters of small, pure white flowers on ‘Bee-You Bee-Free’ (Monarda ‘Bee-You Bee- j compact evergreen bushes. Blooms in May Free) Deep maroon buds that cover the lush, ‘Blue Eyed Grass’ (Sisyrinchium and June. Ht. 6-8”. minty-basil-scented, dark green foliage open to bermudianums) - Bright purplish-blue, star show-stopping, electric violet-purple blooms. shaped flowers appear to float atop the clumps CATMINT This carefree, naturally rounded plant with a of dark green, grass-like foliage. Long blooming. uniform habit is truly mildew free. Ht. 15-18” Ht. 7-10”. P B F ‘Bee-You Bee-Happy’ (Monarda ‘Bee-You j BLUE STAR FLOWER ‘Junior Walker’ (Nepeta x faassenii ‘Junior Bee-Happy) A fantastic series of Monardas that are mildew free and very profuse flowering. Walker’) A superb compact selection with finely textured, aromatic, gray-green Bee-Happy brings richly saturated vermillion j w red flowers on compact , bushy plants. Ht. 15- ‘Blue Ice’ (Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’) - Longer foliage and soft, lavender flower spikes 18” flowering period than other Bluestar Flowers. on a low, spreading habit. A sterile dwarf ‘Bee-You Bee-Merry’ (Monarda ‘Bee-You Dark green leaves turn bright yellow in the fall. form of Walker’s Low Catmint. Excellent Compact growth habit. Ht. 12-15”, width 20”. for cascading off walls or container edges Bee-Merry) A rich shade of magenta surrounds and as groundcover that tolerates periodic a brown button center in this excellent dwarf Monarda. Rich green foliage is disease BUTTERFLY MILKWEED drought, when well-established. Ht. 14-16” ‘Neptune’ (Catmint ‘Neptune’) A truly dwarf resistant and makes for a perfect contrast with F Catmint that still produces a big display of its summer bloom. Ht. 12-15” j B (Asclepias tuberosa) Butterfly Flower. A large blue flowers that will bloom throughout BERGENIA showy native that provides a splash of colorthe spring, summer and fall. Clumping growth in early summer. It needs well-drained soilhabit stays tidy and won’t take over. Deer and w l P B that is rather dry. The plant is very drought Rabbit resistant. Ht. 8-12” ‘Walker’s Low’ (Nepeta faassenii ‘Walker’s ‘Winterglow’ (Bergenia cordifolia tolerant. ‘Butterfly Weed’ is slow to emerge ‘Winterglut’) in spring, so cultivate carefully. Ht. 18-24” Low’) - Soft, lavender-blue flowers from April to fall. Ht. 10”. – Amazing ruby red winter foliage. Great groundcover. Red flowers. Ht. 12-15”. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 40 borders, and containers. Drought tolerant once ‘Sombrero Hot Coral’ (Echinacea x COLUMBINE established. Ht. 16-20” ‘Balsomcor’) Brilliant, hot coral blooms will F ‘Pow Wow Wild Berry’ (Echinacea electrify the summer border! A must-have for w l B purpurea ‘Pow Wow Wild Berry’) - Deep rose- the butterfly or cutting garden, this drought ‘Origami Blue and White’ (Aquilegia purple, 3-4” wide flowers hold their color for a tolerant perennial was bred for cold hardiness ‘Origami Blue and White’) - Free flowering. long time! Good branching and continuous and compact form with prolific flowering over Uniform height and flowering time. Long- blooming without deadheading. Ht. 20-24”, an exceptionally long season. Ht. 24-28”. spurred flowers. Ht. 14-16”. width 12-16”. ‘Sombrero Granada Gold’ (Echinacea ‘Origami Pink & White’ (Aquilegia x hybrida ‘Ruby Star’ (Echinacea purpurea ‘Ruby Star’) hybrid ‘Sombrero Granada Gold’) Soft golden- ‘Origami Pink & White’) Extra large pink - Carmine-red flowers that ray horizontally, orange petals surround peach color cone flowers with white centers are held upright deeper color than Magnus. Blooms mid- on a compact, well-branched plant. Attracts on compact plants. Cheery color for informal summer. Ht. 40”. butterflies. Deer resistant. Ht. 18-22” woodland gardens and formal mixed borders ‘Sombrero Adobe Orange’ (Echinacea ‘Sombrero Sangrita’ (Echinacea ‘Sombrero and containers. Tolerates a wide range of soil x hybrida ‘Sombrero Adobe Orange’) A Sangrita’) Praised for their cheerful brightly as long as it is well drained. Ht. 16-18” member of the exceptional Sombrero series colored flowers; coneflowers are a mainstay in ‘Origami Red & White’ (Aquilegia x hybrida of Coneflowers that were bred to be compact today’s garden. Be sure to leave some spent ‘Origami Red & White’) Extra large red flowers plants with turbocharged blooming power. With blooms on the plants in the fall because their with white centers are held upright on compact loads of brilliant pumpkin orange, daisy-like seeds provide winter food for finches and other plants. Cheery color for informal woodland blossoms for months, Adobe Orange creates birds. Ht. 18-20” gardens and formal mixed borders and fabulous displays for gardens, containers, containers. Tolerates a wide range of soil as cut flower bouquets and dried arrangements. ‘Sombrero Lemon Yellow’ (Echinacea long as it is well drained. Ht. 16-18”. Butterflies can’t resist its tasty nectar, and birds ‘Sombrero Lemon Yellow’) Sunny, lemon ‘Origami Yellow’ (Aquilegia x hybrida love its seeds. Ht. 18” yellow blooms will brighten a summer border! ‘Origami Yellow’) Extra-large yellow flowers Bred for cold hardiness and compact form with are held upright on compact plants. Cheery prolific flowering over an exceptionally long color for informal woodland gardens and formal season. Ht. 24-27” mixed borders and containers. Tolerates a ‘Sombrero Salsa Red’ (Echinacea x hybrida wide range of soil as long as it is well drained. ‘Sombrero Salsa Red’) Part of the Sombrero Ht. 16-18” series, ‘Salsa Red’ sports large, bright red flowers in mid-summer on a sturdy, well- CONEFLOWER branched and compact plant. Highly drought- tolerant once established. Ht. 22-25” P B F j CORAL BELLS ‘Evolution Colorific’ (Echinacea ‘Evolution Colorific’) An enchanting green cone -as l P B F green as the leaves - at the center of every w bloom, framed by dense petals in a lovely (Heuchera hybrids) - Rounded to heart-shaped palette of pink hues. Lush foliage and sturdy, upright stems create a beautiful backdrop for leaves in shades of green to silver to deep the continuous profusion of blooms from late burgundy add a wonderful contrast to the garden. spring through fall. Stunning in beds, borders Airy spires of red, pink or white flowers are held and containers. Ht. 18-20” well above the soft mound of foliage. Rich, moist, ‘Evolution Ember Sparks’ (Echinacea well drained soil and partial shade are required. ‘Evolution Ember Sparks’) Bright, sunny ‘Caramel’ (Heuchera ‘Caramel’) New leaves blooms for easy color from late spring through emerge bright gold and mature to peachy- fall. Semi-double, golden yellow surround orange. Soft but showy color adds warmth and showy center cones. A cutting garden contrast to mixed containers and woodland essential, perfect for containers or mixed borders. Ht. 10-14”. perennial borders. Allow dried flower heads to ‘Carnival Limeade’ (Heuchera villosa remain on plants for wintering songbirds. Ht. ‘Limeade’) Mouth-watering, lime green foliage 18-20” with metallic silver highlights creates a tight ‘Evolution Fiesta’ (Echinacea ‘Sombrero Baja Burgundy’ (Echinacea ‘Fiesta’) Fiesta mound and excellent contrast for its sprays provides a riot of color with spicy coral-pink x hybrida ‘Sombrero Baja Burgundy’) Deep burgundy daisies are vibrant, and free of tiny white flowers. This heat-tolerant villosa flowers that age to softer shades. New flowers hybrid will last longer into summer’s heat that emerge throughout the summer, providing a blooming for month from mid-summer until first frost. One of the best Echinacea for cut other Heuchera. Ht. 10-12” lovely display. Ht. 18-20” ‘Carnival Rose Granita’ (Heuchera villosa ‘Evolution Yellow Falls’ (Echinacea ‘Yellow flowers, ultimate butterfly magnet, and the ‘Rose Granita’) Eye-catching, herbaceous Falls’) A new, easy perennial for bright, sunny top specimen for color in the sunny border. Easy-to-grow plant that is tolerant of drought, perennial with high-impact colors of rich purple color from late spring through fall. Lemon laced with inter-veins of silver background. This yellow petals arch slightly downward from heat, humidity and poor soil. Plants bloom with showy, daisy-like flowers from mid-summer Carnival selection sports a tidy mounding habit showy center cones. Ht. 18-20” and exceptional heat and humidity tolerance. ‘Pow Wow White’ (Echinacea purpurea until first frost. Excellent flower for the perennial Ht. 10-12” ‘Pow Wow White’) Big, pure white flowers with border, natural meadow, butterfly or pollinator yellow-gold centers brighten the garden from garden, or wildflower garden. Ht. 18-20” early summer to fall. Forms a neat, compact ‘Sombrero Blanco’ (Echinacea’Sombrero mound with sturdy upright stems that need Blanco’) Bright white blooms on compact no deadheading. Perfect for beds, mixed mounds of green foliage over an exceptionally long season. Ht. 18-20” 41 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com ‘Carnival Watermelon’ (Heuchera villosa mid-season, bringing an unusual and eye- of lush green foliage, and continue to bloom ‘Watermelon’) Eye-catching hues of peaches, catching color show to the shade garden. throughout summer, even in hot and humid pinks and greens are displayed on compact, These compact, hardy, long-lived plants climates! Ht. 10-18” tidy mounds of foliage with hints of bright pinkproduce small Coral Bell blossoms atop vivid‘Solanna Golden Sphere’ (Coreopsis peaking from under the leaves. This villosa pink stems in spring. Ht. 12” grandiflora ‘Golden Sphere’) Striking, pom- variety has exceptional heat and humidity‘Siren’s Song Dark ‘N Bright’ (Heuchera x pom like golden blooms; an abundance of tolerance. A must-have addition to the front ‘TNHEUSSDB’) Excellent contrast purple red large diameter flowers over mounds of dark of the perennial border or mixed in a colorfulfoliage for shaded mixed borders. Woodland gray-green foliage; tolerant of pests and drier container planting. Ht. 14-16” gardens, mass focal point plantings or edging. soils, thriving in sandy and rocky soils. Ht. 12” ‘Forever Purple’ (Heuchera ‘Forever Purple’) Ht. 18’’ ‘Solanna Sunburst’ (Coreopsis grandiflora Vibrant purple glossy foliage and fluted edges.‘Spellbound’ (Heuchera ‘Spellbound’) ‘DCORSOSB’) Showy yellow flowers with Very short spikes of purple-pink flowers in Spellbound will form a very dense clump with bronzy red centers on compact, mounding Summer. Ht. 10-12” tons of foliage. The ruffled leaves have rose foliage. Attracts butterflies. Ht. 18” ‘Forever Red’ (Heuchera ‘Forever Red’) This purple tones in the spring and fall with more brilliant Heuchera has the reddest leaves ever, sun, if grown in the shade you’ll notice more ‘Uptick Cream & Red’ (Coreopsis ‘Uptick a neat mounded crown, and is a vigorous silver tones, white flowers appear in June. Ht. Cream & Red’) Chipper little 1-2” flowers grower. The leaves are cut and somewhat 10-12” proliferate on tidy, mounded plants that bloom ruffled and reddest in the spring and fall when‘Southern Comfort’ (Heuchera x ‘Southern and keep their shape. Ht. 12-14” the temperatures are cooler. Ht. 7-14” Comfort’) Huge cinnamon-peach leaves ‘Uptick Gold & Bronze’ (Coreopsis ‘Uptick ‘Frosted Violet’ (Heuchera ‘Frosted Violet’) mature to burnished copper, then to amber Gold & Bronze) Large 3” gold flowers with Violet purple foliage with deep burgundy veins and form a broad, lush clump, making a bold bronze centers, forms a compact tidy mound form a vigorous but neat clump, accented by landscape statement. Spikes of creamy white prefect for borders and rock gardens, foliage is dainty pink, pearl-like flowers on slender stems. flowers appear in summer. Thrives in hot, mildew resistant. Ht. 12-14” Silvery hairs cover the top of the leaf give it ahumid environments where others don’t. Ht. ‘Uptick Yellow & Red’ (Coreopsis ‘Uptick frosted appearance. Foliage color deepens 14-22”. yellow & Red’) Large yellow flowers with dark when cool weather arrives. Ht. 12-30”. red centers. Forms a compact tidy mound ‘Georgia Peach’ (Heuchera ‘Georgia Peac’) COREOPSIS perfect for borders and rock gardens. Foliage is mildew resistant. Ht. 12-14” Creamy white flowers above large forming P clumps with leaves up to 8” across. Amazing j w B ‘Zagreb’ (Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’) color changes throughout the seasons. Bright ‘Dwarf Mouse Ears’ (Coreopsis auriculata - Deep yellow blooms, ferny foliage, and a peachy-orange then rosy-purple by fall. Attracts ‘Nana’) A fantastic little perennial to edge a compact habit. Ht. 12”, slowly spreading. butterflies and hummingbirds. Ht. 14”. border or accent a rock garden. Low foliage ‘Little Cuties Shimmer’ (Heuchera x mounds bear cheerful daisy-like flowers, even DAISY ‘TNHEUSHI’) Selected for its long bloomin hot, time; humid summers. Great in containers. P this cutie will continue to bloom from Attractsspring butterflies.until Cutflower. Deer resistant. j first frost. Deep-pink flower clusters standHt. 6-8”. above Shasta Daisy a compact mound of silvery-green foliage. Ht. (Leucanthemum superbum) - Bred for 12-15” ‘Obsidian’ (Heuchera x ‘Obsidian’) flower output and vigor, Shasta Daisies make Stunningly black, shiny, rounded leaves a wonderful display from June to September. hold their color all season. The compact, Strong stems make a good, long lasting cut mounding form offers great opportunities flower. Shastas do best with constantly moist, well-drained, good garden soil. Divide every other in small urban gardens. Plant in mass to spring to help maintain vigor. intensify the dramatic color effect. Very striking when paired in pots with high ‘Becky’ (Leucanthemum superbum “Becky”) contrast companions. Ht. 10-24” Large, single white flowers on sturdy stems ‘Palace Purple’ (Heuchera micrathana ‘Palace that hold up wonderfully in the wind and rain. Purple’)– Mahogany-red foliage. Sprays of Foliage holds up well in our Kansas heat and small white flowers from early spring to early humidity. Ht. 3’. summer. Ht. 18”. ‘King’s Crown’ (Leucanthemum ‘King’s ‘Plum Pudding’ (Heuchera ‘Plum Pudding’) Crown’) A Shasta daisy to reign supreme Shiny, plum-purple foliage and a tight habit. Ht. over all others, with a corona of rich gold that 18”. ‘Moonbeam’ (Coreopsis verticillata sits on fully double, frilly yellow petals for a ‘Northern Exposure Amber’ (Heuchera ‘Moonbeam’) - Lacy foliage and pale yellow majestic Ombre effect. A wonderfully compact, ‘Northern Exposure Amber’) Bred for coldflowers all summer. Ht. 12-18”, spreading. mounded plant with enough height and scale hardiness and clean foliage all season ‘Rosanna’ long. (Coreopsis ‘Rosanna’) This thread- to really hold it own in a mixed border. Ht. 18” Dense clumping habit with amber leaves,leaf species will produce red flowers with yellow ‘Lemon Puff’ (Leucanthemum superbum yellow flowers appear in spring. Ht. 12-14” tips, a compact and well branched habit will be ‘Lemon Puff’) Delightful double flowers with ‘Northern Exposure Red’ (Heuchera covered with colorful blooms early summer. soft lemon-yellow petals and darker golden ‘Northern Exposure Red’) Bred for Very cold tidy in containers and landscapes. Attracts yellow centers on a compact plant with a hardiness and clean foliage all season.Butterflies. Dense Deer Resistant. Ht. 15-18” tight, low habit. Incredible flower power with clumping habit with dark red leaves,‘Solanna yellow Bright Touch’ (Coreopsis ‘Bright a profusion of blooms. Excellent for container flowers appear in spring. Ht. 12-14” Touch’) A compact but showy blast of color gardening or at the front of a border. Ht. 16-18” ‘Northern Exposure Sienna’ (Heuchera for sunny borders or containers. Bright golden‘Shortstop’ (Leucanthemum hybrid ‘Northern Exposure Sienna’) Apple greenyellow flowers with a touch of red on strong,‘shortstop’) Classic Shasta daisy flowers with leaves in spring and fall make a dramaticshort shift stems rise slightly above upright mounds full, bright white petals surrounding a rich yellow to caramelized orange edged in gold for the center on this compact plant that naturally www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 42 maintains a tight, low habit. A real garden MVP ‘EveryDayLily Pink Wing’ (Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’ (Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’) that will reliably produce a profusion of blooms. hybrid) Dwarf, colorful and re-blooming, this 3” golden-yellow blooms. Repeats all summer. Ht. 15” fantastic new daylily is destined to be the star of Ht. 18”. the garden. Delightful pink and cream flowers ‘Stormy Skye’ (Hemerocallis ‘Stormy Skye’) A DAYLILY have a dark pink halo and yellow throat. An reblooming daylily with dramatic color. Large P F offspring of the popular Stella d’Oro, yet even pink flowers feature bold, burgundy eyes and j B hardier. Blooms early and steadily all season- burgundy lined ruffled petal edges. This easy- (Hemerocallis) - Daylilies are one of the easiest long. Perfect for borders or patio containers. care compact plant tolerates a range of soils perennials to grow. They will tolerate a wet or Ht. 12-15” and can be tucked into nearly any garden to add dry site and full sun or light shade. Choose from‘EveryDayLily Yellow Punch’ (Hemerocallis reliable summer color. Ht. 12-18” softly ruffled to bold or bi-colored. Each bloom hybrid) A new, hardy, dwarf, repeat-blooming DELPHINIUM only lasts for one day but so many blooms are daylily with exotic bicolor coral-rose and produced that the blooming period can last for creamy yellow flowers. EveryDayLily varieties ‘Summer Cloud’ (Delphinium grandiflorum weeks. Daylilies are disease and pest free. are offspring of the popular Stella d’Oro, yet ‘Summer Cloud’) Creamy buds open to even hardier. Early flowering and prolific from abundant gentian blue flowers with white ‘Blazing Skye’ (Hemerocallis ‘Blazing Skye’) summer until fall. Perfect for borders or patio centers clustered on the open branching A reblooming daylily with dramatic color. Large containers. Plant in mass for superb effect. Ht. habit; blooming earlier and with better heat yellow flowers feature bold, burgundy eyes and 12-15” tolerance than many taller hybrid Delphinium. burgundy lined ruffled petal edges. This easy- ‘Happy Returns’ (Hemerocallis ‘Happy The blossoms on Delphinium grandiflorum care compact plant tolerates a range of soils Returns’) Clear yellow 2 ¾” blooms in early resemble classic Delphinium, but are not and can be tucked into nearly any garden to summer and reblooms during the summer and produced on a tall spike. Never needs staking. add reliable summer color. Ht. 12-18” fall. Ht. 15”. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Rabbit ‘Endlesslily Coral’ (Hemerocallis ‘Endlesslily ‘Little Business’ (Hemerocallis ‘Little resistant. Ht. 12” Coral’) This compact ever-blooming daylily Business’) Raspberry red 3” blooms, with a band ‘Summer Morning’ (Delphinium ‘Summer produces a continuous profusion of beautiful, of white. An early midseason re-bloomer that Morning’) Magnificent dwarf delphinium medium-sized, coral-colored flowers. Supplies repeats flowering later in the season. Ht. 16”. displays soft shell-pink flowers on a mounded a seemingly endless source of warm season ‘Little Grapette’ (Hemerocallis ‘Little plant; a perfect selection for smaller places color for beds, borders, and containers. Ht. 20” Grapette’) 2” grape purple blooms. Ht. 12”. in the garden, put in containers and lining ‘Endlesslily Orange’ (Hemerocallis ‘Mini Stella’ (Hemerocallis ‘ Mini Stella’) 1 1/2” borders. Ht. 12” ‘Endlesslily Orange’) This ever bloomer yellow blooms. Repeat bloomer like ‘Stella de produces a constant display of 2.5”, ruffled, Oro’. Attractive foliage. Ht. 11”. DIANTHUS light orange blooms. Ht. 12-15” ‘Radiant Skye’ (Hemerocallis ‘Radiant Skye’) ‘Endlesslily Yellow’ (Hemerocallis ‘Endlesslily A reblooming daylily with dramatic color. P B F Yellow’) This compact ever-blooming daylily j Big blooms feature ruffled pink petals with(Dianthus) a A magnificent addition to the produces a continuous profusion of beautiful, prominent yellow eye, surrounded by a ring landscape, this garden gem has beautiful, deep medium-sized, bright yellow flowers. Supplies of burgundy. This easy-care compact plant blue-green to green, grass-like foliage that forms a seemingly endless source of warm season tolerates a range of soils and can be tucked thick, evergreen mats. Wonderfully fragrant, color for beds, borders, and containers. Ht. 20” into nearly any garden to add reliable summer ‘EveryDayLily Cream’ (Hemerocallis stunningly bright blooms smother the foliage in color. Ht. 12-18” color early in the spring and sporadically through hybrid) Dwarf, colorful, hardy and reblooming, ‘Saffron Skye’ (Hemerocallis ‘Saffron Skye’) the summer. Provide well-drained, moist soil, full and destined to be the star of the garden! A reblooming daylily with bold color. Brightsun to partial shade, and lots of neglect and these Creamy yellow flowers with ruffled edges arrive butter-yellow flowers add a fancy flair plants to the will thrive. steadily from summer until fall. EveryDayLily garden with especially frilly edges. This easy- varieties are offspring of popular Stella d’Oro, care compact plant tolerates a range of soils‘American Pie Bumbleberry Pie’ (Dianthus and even hardier. Perfect in beds and borders, and can be tucked into nearly any garden to ‘Bumbleberry Pie’) Large, saturated rose-pink massed to create a swale of color, or in patio add reliable summer color. Ht. 12-18” single blooms with unique vivid pink centers, containers. Ht. 12-15” carried on sturdy stems that do not flop. Compact blue-green foliage, repeat bloomer and fragrant. Ht. 10-12” ‘Delilah Magenta’ (Dianthus plumaris ‘Delilah Magenta’) Intense magenta blooms are prolific, this semi-double Dianthus is a real showstopper. Blooming spring-early fall, compact and easy to grow. Great at the garden’s edge. Ht. 10” ‘Delilah Purple’ (Dianthus plumaris ‘Delilah Purple’) Stunning semi-double purple flowers are long lasting and bloom all season long. Great cut flower. Ht. 10” ‘Firestar’ (Dianthus ‘Firestar’) The Dianthus Fire Star, has vibrant red flowers with a dark red eye. The flowers provide a striking contrast as they appear on evergreen, glaucous grey- green foliage; the foliage gives off a spicy scent of cloves! Ht. 6-8”

43 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com ‘Firewitch’ (Dianthus ‘Firewitch’) 2006 Perennial of the Year. Cheddar pink. Low growing FALSE INDIGO GAILLARDIA dianthus with exceptional, deep blue-green (Blanket Flower) P foliage. Flowers are produced in abundance j w B in the spring and then sporadically during the (Baptisia australis) - Showy racemes of pea- P B summer. Needs well-drained, average garden j shaped, indigo-blue flowers. Low-maintenance ‘Barbican Red’ (Gaillardia ‘Barbican Red’) soil. Ht. 6”. plant. Ht. 3-5’, 3-5’ wide. Twice the flower power with a much more ‘Frosty Fire’ (Dianthus ‘Frosty Fire’) Pinks. A ‘Twilight Prairieblues’ (Baptisia ‘Twilight dense, rounded habit than others. A carefree ground hugging mat of aqua-blue foliage with Prairieblues’) Chocolate-purple blooms on perennial with vibrant flowers that bloom nearly 1-inch, Vibrant red-pink “quarter” sized double tall flower spikes. Needs well drained soil.nonstop Ht. all season. Perfect for hot sunny flowers with some spots of white. Scented 45-60”, 3-4’. borders and cutting gardens. Ht. 14-18” blossoms. Ht. 6-8” ‘Barbican Yellow Red’ (Gaillardia ‘Barbican ‘Georgia Peach’ (Dianthus ‘Georgia Peach’) FALSE SUNFLOWER Yellow Red Ring’) Twice the flower power with A stunning new hybrid pink, with delectably a much more dense, rounded habit than others. fragrant, pale blush-pink petals surrounding P B A carefree perennial with vibrant flowers that vibrant coral centers. Prolific flowers are held j ‘Burning Heart’ (Heliopsis helianthoides bloom nearly nonstop all season. Perfect for on sturdy stems that do not flop! A great choice hot sunny borders and cutting gardens. Ht. 14- for boutonnières and bouquets. Tidy, compact var. scabra) Dozens of giant daisy-like golden 18” habit is perfect for patio containers, borders, flowers with red centers with contrasting dark ‘Sunset Celebration’ (Gaillardia x and cutting gardens. Ht. 10-12” purple stems and leaves. Heat and drought grandiflora ‘Sunset Celebration’) This ‘Mountain Frost Pink Pompom’ (Dianthus tolerant. Deadhead to promote constant selection blooms profusely over a long period, ‘Mountain Frost Pink Pompom’) Delightful summer blooms. Ht. 24-30” ‘Sunstruck’ forming a low, compact mound of grey-green, rose-pink double flowers provide a bright (Heliopsis helianthoides foliage. Flowers appear spring through fall. burst of color in early spring, and appear ‘Sunstruck’) Huge, bright golden-yellow, daisy Thrives in hot, sunny sites. Attractive to continuously until autumn. The tidy mounding like flowers have sunny gold centers and contrast nicely with shimmery silver and green butterflies, hummingbirds. Drought tolerant habit is nearly maintenance-free. Tolerant once established. Deer and Rabbit resistant. of wet, rainy conditions and frost. Great for foliage. Compact habit, with blooms from mid through late season. Provides a nice splash of Ht. 14-16” carefree landscape borders. A superb, long- ‘Sunset Flash’ (Gaillardia x grandiflora lasting cut flower. Ht. 6-8” color during the heat of the summer. A great cut flower. Ht. 14-16” ‘Sunset Flash’) An exceptionally stunning ‘Rockin Red’ (Dianthus ‘Rockin Red’) 3” lively, and heavy blooming perennial! Large red, lacy flowers that bloom in clusters from FERN flowers have two rows of flat, bright early spring well into fall. Durable performance and dependable overwintering will keep your orange-red petals with yellow tips. Blooms l P from late spring or summer, right up until garden dancing with color year after year. Ht. ‘Autumn Fern’ (Dryopteris erythrosora) - frost. Easy to grow in a sunny bed, border 18-24” or containers. Ht. 12-18” ‘Scent First Passion’ (Dianthus ‘Scent First Evergreen. Fronds emerge coppery-pink, then ‘Sunset Snappy’ (Gaillardia x grandiflora Passion’) Fully double, deep, velvety red turn deep green. Very hardy. Ht. 30”. ‘Sunset Snappy’) A cheery single row of flat flowers. Delightfully strong perfume. Durable‘Ghost’ (Athyrium ‘Ghost’) A vigorous and easy petals, purplish pink in color with creamy yellow and compact plants. Smoky green foliage. to grow fern with a neat, formal, upright mound tips. Blooms from early summer until frost if Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Cut of rigid, silver-green fronds with deep purple spent blooms are regularly removed. Easy to flower. Ht. 5-10” midribs. Perfect for the woodland garden as a grow in a sunny bed, border or containers. Ht. ‘Scent First Romance’ (Dianthus ‘Scent First backdrop to hostas or paired with coral bells. 14-16” Romance’) Scent First® Romance Dianthus Thrives in moist, shady settings, though more (Garden Pinks) is compact in habit, but not tolerant of brief dry spells than most ferns of its GAURA short on blooms. It gives sunny gardens a type. Ht. 24-36” beautiful display of salmon pink blooms in late‘Lady In Red’ (Athyrium filix-femina ‘Lady In P B spring and a spicy sweet fragrance. ‘Romance’ Red’) With finely textured light green foliage j ‘Gaudi’ Compact mounds of dark green foliage also boasts an attractive, low mounding habit held on vividly- contrasting red-violet stems, with short spikes of deep rose-red flowers. of spiky silver-blue foliage, perfect for border ‘Lady in Red’ typically grows slightly smaller Blooms all summer long! Ht. 10-16”, 12-20” edging. Deer resistant. Great cut flower. Ht. than other varieties. Combine with bold-leaved wide. 6-12” plants in the shade or woodland garden such as hostas and brightly colored heucheras. Ht. ‘Passionate Rainbow’ (Gaura lindheimeri ‘Passionate Rainbow’) Rose-pink flowers ‘Whetman Star Superstar’ (Dianthus ‘Wp11 36”. appear in profusion along slender stems, Tyr04’) Delightfully fragrant blooms appear ‘Japanese Painted Fern’ (Athyrium spring to fall. Compact, easy-care perennial throughout the summer. Pink petals are fringed nipponicum ‘Pictum’) - Colorful fronds of with pale pink and accented with a deep red star blended gray-green and wine-red. Ht. 18”. has attractive green leaves, neatly edged in white. Outstanding heat and drought tolerance. in center of each bloom. Spreads to form a neat ‘Ostrich Fern’ (Matteuccia struthiopteris) - A great choice for rock gardens, perennial clump of slender blue-green foliage, perfect Erect, gracefully arching fronds. Ht. 3-4’. borders or containers. Clip spent blooms to for the front of borders or in patio containers. ‘Robust Male’ (Dryopteris filix-mas ‘Undulata encourage reblooming. Ht. 24-30” Superb, long-lasting cut flower. Ht. 6” Robusta’) Long, leathery emerald-green fronds are upright and stately, and retain ‘Siskiyou Pink’ (Gaura lindheimeri ‘Siskiyou their foliage well in cold weather. ‘Robusta’ is Pink’) - Airy, deep pink blooms with rose veins a fairly compact selection, producing a deep bloom early to late summer. Narrow, green green flush of new fronds each spring. Semi- leaves with maroon highlights. Ht. 36-42”. evergreen. Ht. 36” ‘Steffi Dark Rose’ (Gaura lindheimeri ‘Steffi Dark Rose’) A bushy rounded form with robust green foliage and an abundance of upright spikes blanketed with dark rose-pink www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 44 flowers. Provides vibrant seasonal color from hardy hibiscus, by far the darkest purple late spring through early fall. Excellent heat HELEN’S FLOWER ‘maple’ leaves of any hibiscus. White flowers and drought tolerance. Great for sunny rock are inundated with red patterned streaks and gardens, borders, and containers. Ht. 18-24” j P markings, even on the backside of the flowers GERANIUM ‘Mariachi Salsa’ (Helenium ‘Mariachi Salsa’) and buds. Blooms from top to bottom of plant Compact, bushy and heavy-blooming pops of in late spring through fall. Ht. 24-30” ‘Summerific Ballet Slipper’ (Hibiscus ‘Ballet P B color for your late summer garden. Spicy salsa- j w red flowers with chocolate button centers. The Slipper’) Huge 7”, ruffled flowers are white (Geranium) - A wonderfully diverse group of straight stems make these excellent cutflowers. with a deep red eye with petals that are edged plants, hardy geraniums provide delicate, finely Bees and butterflies are drawn to the pollen andwith blush pink. These feminine flowers are divided foliage, brilliantly colored blooms, and nectar rich blooms. 18-20” produced all over the polished, upright, shrub- many have stunning fall colors of deep crimson- ‘Mariachi Bandera’ (Helenium ‘Bandera’) like clump of bright green foliage. Ht. 4-5’ red. If you provide afternoon shade and well Vibrant flowers on upright stems‘Summerific wave Holy Grail’ (Hibiscus ‘Holy drained, moist soil these perennials will put on a enthusiastically above a very compact and Grail’) This is truly a special Hardy Hibiscus. spectacular display in the garden. densely branched mound of green foliage. DarkIncredibly dark, near-black foliage hold 8-9” ‘Biokovo’ (Geranium cantabrigiense inflorescences form a tight center globe abovedeep a red flowers. Use as a focal point to your garden and be delighted in mid to late summer. ‘Biokovo’) Crane’s Bill. Dainty pink-flushed showy banner of gold-tipped, brick red petals. Ht. Ht. 4-5’ white flowers grace this hardy geranium from 12-15” ( late spring into summer. Fragrant foliage ‘Mariachi Sombrero’ Helenium ‘Sombrero’) becomes red-tinged in fall. Dwarf, ground- A compact perennial terrific for sunny native meadows and pollinator gardens as well as hugging form spreads gently by underground stems. Remains neat all season with little care. informal cottage gardens. Brings bright yellow color or late summer and early autumn. The 2015 Perennial Plant of the Year! Ht. 10-12”. ‘Black-eyed Magenta’ (Geranium cinereum flower petals surround a prominent yellow cone var subcanlescens) Dainty, brilliant magenta and are held above deep green foliage for flowers marked with black centers above lacy, several weeks. Ht. 18-20” dark green foliage. Red foliage in fall on this HIBISCUS outstanding, long blooming addition to borders or rock gardens. Ht. 6-8”. B F ‘Max Frei’ (Geranium sanguineum ‘Max j Frei’) - Magenta flowers, late spring (Hibiscus)through Best grown in a constantly moist soil, summer. Ht. 6-8”. but are very adaptable to different sites. Apply ‘Rozanne’ (Geranium ‘Rozanne’) - Large 2 1/2” mulch to conserve moisture. Hibiscus are VERY violet-blue flowers with white centers bloom for late to emerge in the spring, so don’t panic too a very long time. Deep green foliage is lightly soon. Trim to the ground in winter or early spring. marbled with chartreuse. A good spreading A Pride of Kansas Selection. plant that will cover 2 or 3 square feet in the ‘Fleming Fireball’ (Hibiscus ‘Fleming Fireball’) garden. Ht. 20”. A compact grower with maple leaf shaped ‘Tiny Monster’ (Geranium ‘Tiny Monster’) burgundy-green foliage, bright flaming Magenta pink flowers appear 4”-6” above thered flowers with overlapping petals are mounded foliage from late spring through lateexceptionally large. Ht. 30-32” Listen live to summer. In the fall, the leaves become imbued‘Fleming Kopper King’ (Hibiscus x with rich scarlet tones. A solid performermoscheutos ‘Kopper King’) Distinctive copper- “Garden Answers,” with a quickly spreading habit and foliagered, lobed, maple-like leaves provide a striking that remains attractive throughout the entire backdrop to the huge, hollyhock-like every light Saturday morning season. Ht. 16-18” pink flowers with red veining and a atbright 8am red on AM WIBW GOLDENROD eye. This vigorous selection has a compact, rounded form and blooms over a long season,580 and 104.9 or B making it a perfect addition to the shrub or j w perennial border. Ht. 3-4’ live streaming audio at (Solidago) Contrary to popular belief goldenrod ‘Fleming Little Prince’ (Hibiscus ‘Fleming does not cause hayfever; ragweed that blooms Little Prince’) Compact hardy hibiscus, small am580wibw.com at the same time is to blame. Solidago makes a green maple-shaped leaves, 10” ruffled neon wonderful cut flower and gives the garden late lavender flowers with pink edges and red summer and early fall color. centers, blooms from top to bottom of the plant, ‘Crown of Rays’ (Solidago x ‘Crown of Rays’) late spring through fall! Ht. 24-30” Call in your Garden ‘Fleming New Old Yella’ - Dense, golden yellow blooms August to (Hibiscus ‘Fleming Questions October. Ht. 2’. New Old Yella’) ‘Old Yella’ has 12” pale ‘Fireworks’ (Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’) - yellow flowers that glow in the moonlight 800-272-9429 or text Compact clump forming perennial, with flowersand intensify in humid conditions. It is the that look like fireworks. Ht. 3-4’. perfect complement to so many perennials them to with its uniquely colored and thickly textured flowers. Hibiscus are VERY late to emerge 785-272-9429 in the spring, so don’t panic too soon. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Ht. 40” ‘Fleming Small Wonder’ (Hibiscus x moscheutos ‘Fleming Small Wonder’) Compact 45 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com ‘Summerific Perfect Storm’ (Hibiscus ‘Eola Sapphire’ (Hosta Eola Sapphire’) ‘Magic Island’ (Hosta ‘Magic Island’) An ‘Perfect Storm’) Deep wine-purple foliageMetallic blue-green seer suckered leaves. A enchanting seasonal show from color- covered with 8 - 10” pink flowers withbeautiful, dark larger pink selection that is sure to attract changing foliage. An upright mound of lightly veining and a magenta eye from late attentionsummer in the garden. Slug resistant. Purple cupped, thick, slug resistant leaves with a into fall. It forms a large 4-to-5-foot clumpflowers. and Ht. 3’, width 4’. vibrant yellow flame in the center that changes is similar to Hibiscus ‘Kopper King’ ‘Enterprise’ but with (Hosta ‘Enterprise’) A beautiful to a creamy green as the season progresses, more pink and longer lasting flowers. contrastingHt. 4-5’ addition to the shade garden, and an irregular blue-green margin with age. featuring heart-shaped leaves with dark green Spikes of lavender flowers appear midsummer. HOLLYHOCK and creamy white variegation with tinges of Ht. 10-14” olive green throughout the season. Dainty ‘Minuteman’ P F (Hosta ‘Minuteman’) Minuteman is j B tubular lavender flowers appear above the lowgreat sport of the very popular Hosta ‘Patriot’. mounds of foliage in summer. This selection isThe leaves are a little rounder and are slightly ‘Spotlight Mars Magic’ (Alcea rosea ‘Mars a sport of Hosta Captain Kirk. Ht. 1 ½ - 2’ more cupped than it’s parent. Plants are an Magic’) Single, bright red flowers in midsummer. outstanding addition to any garden. Ht. 18” Background border. Prefers rich, moist, well- ‘Olive Bailey Langdon’ (Hosta ‘Olive Bailey drained soil. Ht. 5-6’ Langdon’) Dark green foliage with wide light ‘Spotlight Sunshine’ (Alcea rosea ‘Spotlight green margins. Lightly cupped leaves with Sunshine’) True perennial hollyhock which wavy margins and deeply corrugated texture. flowers the first year from seed, single yellow Purple flowers. Huge! Ht. 3’, width 5-6’ flowers bloom on tall stately stalks all summer. ‘Patriot’ (Hosta ‘Patriot’) Dark forest green Pinch to produce more compact and bushy centers and wide, white, irregular margins. Ht. plants. Ht. 5-6’ 22”, width 30”. ‘Paul’s Glory’ (Hosta ‘Paul’s Glory’) Absolutely HOSTA stunning variegated foliage has deep green margins with a creamy yellow center that turns P F w l B white in summer. Highlights the shaded garden (Hosta) A wonderful low maintenance perennial and is especially beautiful planted with Astilbe for the garden. They prefer a shady location or Ferns. Both foliage and lavender-colored here in Kansas, on the north or east side, or in flowers are lovely in bouquets. Ht. 25”. ‘Francee’ (Hosta ‘Francee’) Crisp white the dappled shade under trees. Foliage takes ‘Sagae’ (Hosta ‘Sagae’) Green leaf with margins on dark green leaves. Relatively sun center stage and we offer a wide range of colors, creamy yellow margins. Very good slug tolerant. Ht. 18-24”, width 36-45”. from dark green, to gold, to silvery blue. Whether resistance. Ht. 24-36”. ‘Ginko Craig’ An ideal edging plant. Short lance- used as a striking specimen or as a groundcover, ‘Sum and Substance’ (Hosta Sum and like leaves with sharp white border. Dark purple hostas are easy to grow and easy to love. Substance’) Huge, glossy, thickly textured, flowers. Ht. 12”, width 33”. chartreuse leaves up to 14” across. Ht. 30”, ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (Hosta ‘Abiqua ‘Golden Prayers’ (Hosta x ‘Golden Prayers’) width 80”. Drinking Gourd’) Large spreading hosta. Blue Dramatically textured, golden yellow foliage ‘Spotlight Sunshine’ (Alcea rosea ‘Spotlight green foliage with a puckered texture, veryretains its color even in the shade! Handsome, Sunshine’) True perennial hollyhock which rounded and deeply cut. Cup forming leaves.pale lavender flowers are displayed on 18-inch flowers the first year from seed, single yellow Good slug resistance. Attracts butterflies andstalks in summer. Thrives in dappled morning flowers bloom on tall stately stalks all summer. hummingbirds. Ht. 24” sun to shade, protected from harsh sun Pinch to produce more compact and bushy ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ (Hosta x ‘Blue Mouse exposures. This popular selection is terrific in plants. Ht. 5-6’ Ears’) A symmetrical mound of small, heart- containers. Ht. 12” ‘Wide Brim’ (Hosta ‘Wide Brim’) Leaves shaped foliage with a slight curl that resemble‘Guacamole’ (Hosta ‘Guacomole’) Apple are wide with a dark green center and mouse ears. The soft blue-gray leaves have green leaves are large, shiny and rounded withyellow margins, that turn a creamy white by a faint white edge in early spring. The thicka wide green edge. Large fragrant lavendermid-summer. Outstanding ground cover or foliage resists slug damage. Lavender flowers flowers. Rapid grower with good sun tolerance.specimen plant. Ht. 14-16”. stand above the foliage clumps. An herbaceous Ht. 12-24”. perennial. 2008 Hosta of the Year. Ht. 6-7” ‘Hadspen Blue’ (Hosta ‘Hadspen Blue’) HYSSOP ‘Cherry Berry’ (Hosta ‘Cherry Berry’ ) Small Leaves are 7 1/2” long and 6 1/2” wide and F to medium hosta. Pointed elliptic leaves, mostly of a deep blue-green color with moderate j P B white with irregular dark green margins. Stems corrugation and thick substance. Medium to ‘Blue Boa’ (Agastache x ‘Blue Boa’) Deep and flower scapes are cherry red. Ht. 24”. slow growth rate. Flowers form dense clusters violet-blue flowers held high above bright ‘Colored Hulk’ (Hosta ‘Colored Hulk’) This on 20” spikes. Ht. 14”. green foliage. Well branched and fragrant bold hosta holds a powerful presence in shaded ‘June’ (Hosta ‘June’) Leaves are pointed with foliage. Drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies gardens and borders with sturdy clumps of gold centers and blue gray margins. Very and hummingbirds. Ht. 32” incredible foliage. The deeply cupped, heart- distinctive. Good slug resistance. Ht. 12-24”. ‘Blue Fortune’ (Agastache foeniculum ‘Blue chaped, rippled leaves have chartreuse and ‘Krossa Regal’ (Hosta ‘Krossa Regal’)Fortune’) - Free-blooming masses of upright lime green varigation with striking, deep green, Shimmering, frosty-blue, upright foliage makesspikes. Peppermint scented foliage. Fragrant. irregular margins. Showy lilac flowers tower this hosta a real standout in the shade garden. Easy. Ht. 30”. over the foliage in summer. Ht. 14-16” Pale lavender flowers are displayed on 5-foor ‘Kudos Coral’ (Agastache ‘Kudos Coral’) ‘Empress Wu’ (Hosta ‘Empress Wu’) This tall stalks above the foliage. Thick leaves resist Coral pink flower spikes from Spring to impressive giant hosta was named in honor slug damage. Makes a dramatic statement Summer. Compact hybrid with a great habit, of the only lady emperor of China. A stunning when paired with creamy variegated hostas. increased hardiness, disease resistance and specimen that is one of the most sought Ht. 24-36” tolerance of wet soils. Attracts hummingbirds after hostas. Leaves measure 18” in width at and butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant. Ht. maturity. Ht. 4’ 18-20” www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 46 ‘Kudos Gold’ (Agastache ‘Kudos Gold’) Oriental Lilies Strike it rich with shades of gold that adorn this LAMIUM (Lillium) - These are very showy lilies with an long blooming, upright, and compact perennial. F elegant bloom in mid-summer. The flowers open An exciting choice for mixed beds, borders, or w l flat, and some recurve slightly, many are spotted. containers. Tolerates heat and drought. Attracts All are fragrant. Well-drained soil is a must. Many hummingbirds and butterflies. Ht. 24-27” ‘Beacon Silver’ (Lamium maculatum varieties to choose from. ‘Morello’ (Agastache ‘Morello’) An open‘Beacon Silver’) - Spreading groundcover with invitation to hummingbirds, butterflies anddelicate, all rosy-pink flowers and silver leaves Tiger Lilies pollinators! Whorls of tubular flowers climbedged in green. Blooms spring and summer. (Lilium) – Tiger Lilies are very tall growing and the profuse burgundy rose, salvia-like spikes.Ht. 6-8”. bloom very late. Downward facing flowers are Cooler temperatures bring showy dark foliage‘White Nancy’ (Lamium maculatum ‘White often heavily spotted and have recurved petals. to the upright habit. Good mildew resistance.Nancy’) - Outstanding white flowering form,Excellent lily for naturalizing. Ht. 28-30” brightens dark shady areas. Silver leaves with ICE PLANT green edges. Ht. 6”. LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY LAVENDER B l P j P (Convallaria majalis) ‘Jewel of Desert Series’ (Delosperma)Jewel B - Delightfully fragrant, j white bell-shaped flowers. Ht. 6-8”. of Desert is a series of six bright and neon- ‘Hidcote’ (Lavendula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’) This colored flowers including Ruby, Garnett, Topaz, versatile, fragrant perennial shrub has many uses Rosequarts, Peridott and Moonstone. Blooms beyond the herb garden! Deep purple flower LOBELIA are notable not just for their flower color, but for spikes above mounds of gray-green foliage P F the intensity of the color. Flowers late spring to provide great color to the front of shrub borders j w B frost and withstands the toughest of conditions. or spotted into the rock garden. Highly effective in ‘Blue’ (Lobelia siphilitica) NATIVE. The Ht. 4-6”. mass plantings. Useful for perfumes, sachets, oils spike of brilliant blue flowers on this wetland ‘Purple’ (Delosperma cooperi) - Fuschia- and medicinal purposes. Ht. 2-3’. native attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and pink 2” daisy-like flowers. Long, thin succulent‘Munstead’– ( Lavandula ‘phenomenol’) - neighbors to your garden! Lobelia siphilitica leaves. Spreads rapidly. Does great in poorEvergreen, aromatic foliage. Lavenderprovides outstanding color for the border, wet soils. Ht. 6-7”. blooms in July and August. Ht. 18-24”. meadow or pond edge. Naturalizes easily in ‘Phenomenal’ - (Lavandula Beautiful lavender moist soils but tolerates periods of drought. Ht. IRIS blooms on extremely winter hardy plants. 2-3’ ‘Fan Scarlet’ (Lobelia ‘Fan Scarlet’) P F Amazing heat and humidity tolerance as well. j w Ornamental and edible. Ht. 24-32”, 24-32” Wonderfulburgundy foliage with scarlet flowers, Bearded Iris wide. excellent basal branching forms dense clumps ‘Provence’ (Lavendula x intermedia with an upright growth habit, more compact (Iris hybrids) - We carry a wide variety of Bearded ‘Provence’) Taller and more rot resistantwith exceptional than long bloom time. Ht. 24” Iris bare root in the fall. In the spring and summer other lavenders. Long dark violet flower we will have some varieties potted. Bearded Iris spikes. Very sweet fragrance. Very high MALLOW oil bloom in May and June and prefer a very well- content. Ht. 2-3’. drained location. ‘Zebrina’ (Malva Sylvestris ‘Zebrina’) Similar ‘Riverina Thomas Lavender’ (Lavendula to Hibiscus. Tall, well-branched plants 3’. Miniature Bearded Iris intermedia ‘Riverina Thomas’) A new triploid Lavender purple flowers with bold raspberry- (Iris pumila) - These are dwarf versions of lavender with large flowers that yield five times purple veins radiating out from the center, very Bearded Iris in white, purple, blue, or yellow. Fullthe aromatic oil of their parent types. Highly colorful, blooms all summer. Ht. 36” sun and good drainage make this a great plant forvalued for commercial use, this midsummer the rock garden or front of a border. Ht. 10-15”.repeat bloomer is a showy, strong garden MONEYWORT performer in border or herb garden. The dried Siberian Iris Gold Creeping Jenny–(Lysimachia leaves and flowers make exquisite potpourri! nummularia ‘Aurea’) - Gold leaves with a trailing, (Iris sibirica) - Siberian Iris are easy to grow and Ht. 2-3’ creeping habit. Good ground cover. Ht. 1-2”. the erect, bright green, sword-like foliage looks great all summer. They have 3-4” blooms in May LIATRIS MUM and June, blooming after the Bearded Iris. This iris will grow happily in full sun, in average garden P B F j P B soil, but prefers a moist but not soggy location. ‘Kobold’ (Liatris spicata j ‘Kobold’) - Deep( Chrysanthemum) Wonderful, long-lasting fall Variegated Iris purple flower spikes in the summercolors. and fall. We will carry a few in the spring and a wide (Iris pallida ‘Variegata’) Flowers of blue with Ht. 18”. selection of colors in the fall. yellow beards bloom above yellow variegated LILY ‘Mammoth Dark Bronze’ (Chrysanthemum foliage. The grass like variegated leaves really morifolium ‘Dark Bronze’) Russet-red to red- brighten a garden. Prefers a moist site. Ht. 2’. F j w P B bronze flowers with a bright yellow center that engulf the dense foliage creating a neat LAMB’S EAR Asiatic Lilies dome of color for more than a month. Bred (Lillium) - Sturdier than the Oriental Lilies, these to withstand very cold winter temps. Borders, P j B hardy bulbs will form a large clump of colorful edging, container or mass planting. Ht. 2-3’ ‘Big Ear’ (Stachys ‘Helene von Stein’) - Wooly blooms in June. Full sun to light shade, their main ‘Mammoth Red Daisy’ (Chrysanthemum Lamb’s Ear with leaves twice the size of regular requirement is a well-drained site. Easy and long morifolium ‘Red Daisy’) Deep red, yellow- Lamb’s Ears. Ht. 10-12”. lived. Many varieties to choose from. centered flowers that mature to antique rose engulf the dense foliage creating a neat dome of color for more than a month. Bred by the 47 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com University of Minnesota to withstand very ‘Canary Brilliant’ (Paeonia intersectional cold winter temperatures. Superb for borders, hybrid ‘Canary Brilliant’) Peony ‘Canary PHLOX edging, large containers or mass plantings. Ht. Brilliants’ is a Midseason Itoh Hybrid Peony, P 2-3’ semi-double to full double, yellow, creamy j B ‘Mammoth Yellow Quill’ (Chrysanthemum yellow with apricot hues in center, some blooms morifolium ‘Yellow Quill’) Rich clear yellow remain light yellow while others become very Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata) blooms, whose tubular petals have a spoon- brilliant in color, this is a very deceiving plant. - Wonderful spring color. shaped end, engulf the dense foliage creating Ht. 28-32” Slowly spreading mounds covered with blue, a neat dome of color for more than a month. ‘Duchesse de Lorraine’ (Paeonia white, pink or dark pink blooms. We carry a wide Bred by the University of Minnesota to intersectional hybrid ‘Duchesse de selection Lorraine’) in the spring. Creeping phlox forms a withstand very cold winter temperatures. Duchesse de Lorraine is namedcarpet-like for mat thethat makes a good groundcover. Superb for borders, edging, large containers Lorraineor region of France, home Semi-evergreen.of renowned Does best in sunny, well- mass plantings. Ht. 2-3’ breeder Victor Lemoine. This drainedis the soil. Ht.first 6-9”. fully PENSTEMON double, yellow Itoh with an enticing‘Candy Stripe’fragrance (Phlox subulata ‘Candy Stripe’) as an added bonus. The bomb-typeRugged, ground-hugging bloom blooms create a P may have 120 to 150 petals, delightfulfar outnumbering carpet of spring color! Masses of tiny j B even Bartzella. Ht. 28-32” white flowers with a pink mid-stripe on each ‘Dark Towers’ (Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’)- petal cover the dense green foliage. Spreads Deep wine red foliage. Tall stems of deep easily on slopes, in rock gardens, along lavender-rose flowers with lighter pink tips pathways or borders. More heat tolerant than bloom in midsummer. Ht. 33-36”, width 30”. garden phlox. Ht. 4-6” ‘Husker Red’ (Penstemon digitalis ‘Husker ‘Emerald Blue’ (Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Red’) - Striking, burgundy foliage; white flowers Blue’) Plant a dazzling carpet of color! Beautiful with a blush of pink. Ht. 30”. masses of deep blue flowers top creeping stems and create an attractive groundcover or PEONY accent in a rock garden. Excellent bank cover. P More heat tolerant than garden phlox. Ht. 4-6” j w ‘Red Wing’ (Phlox subulata ‘Red Wing’) Plant (Paeonia lactiflora) - We carry a variety of a dazzling carpet of color! Beautiful masses peonies including single and double blooms. of deep blue flowers top creeping stems and Bareroot peonies are available in the fall and create an attractive groundcover or accent in a potted peonies are available all year. Plant in rock garden. Excellent bank cover. More heat well-drained, deep, fertile soil. Remove dead‘Pink Double Dandy’ - Large, semi-double to tolerant than garden phlox. Ht. 4-6” foliage in late fall. double flowers held on strong stems above a Tall Garden Phlox compact mound of dark green foliage. Dark (Phlox paniculata) Garden Varieties lavender-pink petals mature and fade to a soft - Garden Phlox creates an outstanding show of blooms in mid-summer. ‘Kansas’ (Paeonia lactiflora) One of the best pink, revealing a cluster of yellow stamens in The 4-8” diameter flower heads are very reds, with strong stems and large, double, dark the center. The flower is lightly fragrant. Prefers fragrant and long lasting. A moist, well-drained, red blooms. Great cut flower. Ht. 30-36” full sun to dappled shade. Ht. 24-30” sunny location with good air flow is best, ‘Karl Rosenfield’ (Paeonia lactiflora) Large, ‘Sequestered Sunshine’ - Semi-double yellow flowers. Ht. 32”. combined with a moderate to heavy fertilizing beautiful blooms of bright crimson. Tall and free schedule. flowering with strong stems. Ht. 24-36” ‘First Edition Bubblegum Pink’ (Phlox ‘Lady Orchid’ (Paeonia x ‘Lady Orchid’) ‘Scarlet Heaven’ (Paeonia intersectional paniculata hybrid ‘Scarlet Heaven’) This stunning, hybrid ‘Bubblegum Pink’) Bubble gum Soft lavender-pink, double flowers are slightly pink blossoms are accentuated by dark pink fragrant.Excellent background for spring bulbs Peony produces scarlet single blooms that eyes. The most mildew resistant phlox to date. oruse in a perennial or shrub border. Ht. 2 ½’ darken at the edges. A truly stunning, fragrant Bubblegum Pink will bring months of tantalizing ‘Peter Brand’ (Paeonia lactiflora) Full, deep flower. Ht. 28-30” color and delicious fragrance to the summer red flowers are fragrant and lush, appear ‘Singing In The Rain’ (Paeonia intersectional in abundance all spring long on a compact garden. Ht. 18-24”. hybrid ‘Singing In The Rain’) A rare, yet hardy ‘First Edition Coral Crème’ (Phlox shrub that’s just perfect for borders and cutting hybrid with creamy yellow, semi-double blooms paniculata that become flushed with salmon coloring as ‘Coral Crème’) Lovely coral gardens. Ht. 36” blooms with rosy eyes. The most mildew ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ (Paeonia lactiflora) Very they mature. The flowers have a soft, pleasing resistant phlox to date. Coral Creme Drop will large, beautiful blooms of dark rose-pink with scent, and are displayed on long stems, perfect bring months of tantalizing color and delicious silver tips. Ht. 36” for cutting. Forms a lush mound of foliage with ‘Shirley Temple’ ( The fragrance to the summer garden. Ht. 18-24”. Paeonia lactiflora) an abundance of blooms every spring. Ht. 2’ ‘First Edition Cotton Candy’ (Phlox blooms open to a light, blush pink that fades ‘Yellowto Doodle Dandy’ - Exceptionally large paniculata ‘Cotton Candy’) Soft lavender- white. Excellent cut flower. Ht. 1-2’ blooms held on strong stems above a compact pink flowers with cotton candy centers. The Intersectional Hybrids mound of dark green, trouble-free foliage that lasts well into autumn. Masses of yellow petals most mildew resistant phlox to date. Cotton Intersectional hybrids are a group of herbaceous have a nearly translucent quality, perfectly Candy will bring months of tantalizing color peonies that have been crossed with tree peonies. forming a formal double flower with a light and and delicious fragrance to the summer garden. Success, after centuries of trying to create them! very pleasant fragrance. Ht. 30-32” Ht. 18-24”. These plants have huge flowers up to 10” across on strong, sturdy stems. Mature plants can have up to 50 flowers! It is possible to have a second flush of flowers if cut back right after blooming. Great cutflowers. Plants die to the ground every year, so remove dead foliage in late fall. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 48 ‘First Edition Grape Lollipop’ (Phlox ‘Fire Dance’ (Kniphofia hirsute ‘Fire Dance’) Ht. 8”. paniculata ‘Grape Lollipop’) Soft lavender- Native to South Africa, this is one of the‘May Night’ (Salvia x superba ‘May Night’) - pink flowers with cotton candy centers. The shortest, prettiest and most reliably cold-hardy Deep purple flower spikes on gray-green foliage. most mildew resistant phlox to date. Cotton species in the genus. Coral red and yellow Drought tolerant. Ht. 24”, 28” wide. Candy will bring months of tantalizing color flower spikes grow atop a thick clump‘Rose of Marvel’ (Salvia x Sylvestris ‘Rose Marvel’) and delicious fragrance to the summer garden. narrow, arching, blue-green foliage. Well suited Largest flower of any pink Salvia on the market. Ht. 18-24”. to small city gardens and containers. Ht. 18” Deep rose blooms make a big impact in the landscape in spring and summer. Remove faded PLUMBAGO RUSSIAN SAGE flowers to encourage repeat blooming. Ht. 10-12” ‘Sky Blue Marvel’ (Salvia nemarosa ‘Sky Blue F P F j w l B j Marvel’) Light blue addition to the Marvel family. (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides) - Bronzy-‘Lacey Blue’ (Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Lacey Remove faded flowers to encourage repeat green foliage; electric-blue flowers in late summer.Blue’) This hardy, heat and drought tolerant blooming. Large spikes of sky-blue flowers that Makes a great groundcover. Ht. 8-10”. selection has an improved, sturdy, compact blooms all summer. Largest flowers of the Salvia form that does not flop over in the landscape! varieties. Ht. 14-16” POPPY Lavender-blue flower sprays enhance aromatic, deer resistant foliage. Colorful, SCABIOSA j easy care choice for accent, border or mass w P B F ‘Little Patty’s Plum’ planting. Ht. 12-18”. j (Papaver orientalis ‘Little ‘Little Spires’ (Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Little ‘Giga Pink’ (Scabiosa columbaria ‘Giga Patty’s Plum’) Forms compact mounds of gray- Spires’) - Shorter and more upright than the Pink’) Plants form compact 6- to 9-inch- blue foliage with shorter stems of unique lilac- species. Ht. 24”. tall clumps of gray-green foliage which plum flowers. Ht. 10-15” Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) - produces an abundance of exceptionally ‘Princess Victoria Louise’ (Papaver Silvery foliage and lavender-blue flowers in thelarge 3-inch pink blooms. Ht. 12-18” orientalis ‘Princess Victoria Louise’) Oriental late summer. Ht. 3-4’. ‘Vivid Violet’ (Scabiosa ‘Vivid Violet’) Poppy. Exquisite salmon-pink. Foliage dies Continually producing lavender flowers all back after blooming, then rejuvenates. As this SALVIA summer long and clear into fall. Healthy, occurs, remove yellowed leaves. Cutflower. attractive, mildew resistant foliage. Ht. 15” Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer w P B F and rabbit resistant. Ht. 30” j ‘Apex Blue’ (Salvia nemorosa ‘Apex Blue’) SEDUM Bountiful mass of colorful dark blue flower P PULMONARIA spires from late spring into early summer. It j w B (Lungwort) forms a dense, rounded clump of aromatic,Spreading Sedum rugose grey-green foliage that looks nice all (Sedum) - Stonecrop. Wonderful groundcover P F season long and is not enjoyed by rabbits or w l that grows in a mat-like fashion. The succulent- deer. Ht. 18” like leaves come in many colors that add interest Pulmonarias are an excellent addition to the ‘Apex Pink’ (Salvia nemorosa ‘Apex Pink’) shade garden. Delicate funnel-shaped flowers to the garden. Once established they are almost Bountiful mass of colorful dark pink flowerindestructible. Drought tolerant and easily grown open pink then mature to a rich blue. Highly prized spires from late spring into early summer. It for the velvety, spotted foliage that appears to be in poor, dry soil; they are the ultimate in low forms a dense, rounded clump of aromatic,maintenance gardening. dusted with sugar, pulmonarias are a wonderful rugose grey-green foliage that looks nice all foliage accent. Provide shade and very well- season long and is not enjoyed by rabbits or ‘Angelina’ (Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’) drained moist soil. deer. Ht. 12” Brilliant chartreuse-yellow, needle-like foliage ‘Raspberry Splash’ (Pulmonaria longifolia ‘Apex White’ (Salvia nemorosa ‘Apex White’) forms a quick groundcover. Adds cheery ‘Raspberry Splash’) Useful, attractive Large white flower spikes from spring to fall. color to containers, dry slopes and flowering groundcover for shade under shrubs and alongCompact habit makes it great for a sunny borders, as well as being a good bulb cover. paths. A profusion of raspberry-coral flowersperennial border. Ht. 12” In winter, foliage turns orange in northern are held on arching sprays above the lush ‘Caradonna’ (Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’) climates. Ht. 3-6”. ‘ silver-spotted foliage throughout spring. Highly - This German cultivar has flowering spikes Dragon’s Blood’ (Sedum spurium ‘Drogans resistant to powdery mildew. Ht. 12”. that are very dark purple with beautiful, bluish- Blood’) - Burgundy foliage covered ‘Trevi Fountain’ (Pulmonaria ‘Trevi purple flowers. If you keep it deadheaded, it with red flowers in the summer. Semi- Fountain’)-Silvery spotted leaves with cobalt- will bloom all summer. Ht. 24-30”. evergreen. Ht. 3-5”.

blue flowers. Ht. 10”. ‘East Friesland’ (Salvia x superba ‘East ‘Fuldaglut’ (Sedum spurium ‘Fuldaglut’) Friesland’) - Very neat, mounding with darkStriking maroon colored foliage all season and RED HOT POKER violet flower spikes over gray-green foliage allan impressive display of burgundy flowers in summer. Ht. 20”, 20” wide. the summer. Makes a good groundcover plant P F j B ‘Little Night’ (Salvia sylvestris ‘Little Night’) for hot, dry, sunny locations. Also great in rock ‘Flamenco’ After several years of testing, ‘Little Night’ isgardens. Ht. 3-5”. (Kniphofia ‘Flamenco’) - Vibrant ‘Kamschaticum’ (Sedum Kamschaticum) mixture of yellows, oranges, and reds. Vigorous indeed a dwarf version of ‘May Night’. And Mound forming groundcover with green foliage growth. Ht. 32-36”. all the wonderful attributes of its larger parent ‘Lemon Popsicle’ (Kniphofia ‘Lemon have been passed along to this stunning and yellow flowers. Ht. 6-8”. ‘Sunsparkler Series’ (Sedum (Sunsparkler Popsicle’) Brilliant yellow color with youngster. dynamic ‘Little Night’ is a superb companion TM) Outstanding new Sedum varieties including texture of the vertical flower spikes.plant Great whose for dark flowers makes all the other ‘Dazzleberry’, ‘Lime Zinger’ and ‘Cherry Tart’. beds, borders or patio containers. Elegantflowering plants around it look even better. It These Sedums were carefully selected and grass-like foliage is wonderful backgroundgrows for in any soil type. Ht. 10-12” ‘Marcus’ (Salvia nemorosa propagated to highlight exceptional color, vigor such a display of pyrotechnics. Blooms begin ‘Marcus’) - Very and landscape interest. Ht. 6-8”. in June and continue into October. Ht.short 14-28” and compact plants. Dark blue flowers. Excellent rebloomer, and good for containers. 49 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Tall Garden Sedum THRIFT cover the top ½ of the plant’s total height (Sedum) - Live Forever. A favorite of gardeners showcasing its beautiful upright rounded habit. A nice balance of foliage and flowers! Ht. 22- everywhere. The succulent-like foliage makes it P a good contrast for other plants, combining well j B 26” with other perennials or ornamental grasses. ‘Bloodstone’ (Armeria maritima ‘Bloodstone’) ‘Red Fox’ (Veronica spicata ‘Red Fox’) Very adaptable, it prefers full sun and well-- Glossy, grass-like foliage forms neat, semi- Dazzling rosy tapering spikes of Veronica drained soil, but will grow in a shady location andevergreen mounds. Round flower heads Red Fox arch upward to add vibrant color to even soggy soil. Low maintenance is assured. It stand up on stiff 8 - 10” stalks. Reblooms if old the summer garden. A carefree tidy plant with forms a slowly expanding mound and blooms in flowers are removed. Ht. 6”, 12” wide. medium green, toothed, lance-shaped foliage. late summer and early fall. ‘Cottontail’ (Armeria maritima ‘Cotton Tail’)- Lasts well when cut, charming in bud vases. Glossy, grass-like evergreen foliage in neat 12-18” ‘Autumn Fire’ - Similar to Autumn Joy but has round mounds. Reblooms if old flowers are‘Ronica Blue’ (Veronica spicata ‘Ronica Blue’) more consistent flower height and doesn’t split removed. Ht. 6”, width 12”. Stout, intense blue-violet flower spikes steal apart. Ht. 18-24”. the show on this compact plant with vigorous, ‘Autumn Joy’ Pink blooms turning to russet in THYME disease resistant, dark emerald green foliage. late summer and fall. Long blooming period. Ht. Ht. 14” 18”, 30” wide. B ‘Ronica Fuchsia’ (Veronica spicata ‘Ronica ‘Thunderhead’ (Sedum ‘Thunderhead’) Huge, j ‘Elfin’ (Thymus serpyllum Fuchsia’) Stout, intense fuchsia-pink flower deep rose flower heads that look like summer ‘Elfin’) - Tiny green leaves form a solid mat. Good for between spikes steal the show on this compact plant thunderhead clouds. Very stout, upright stems with vigorous, disease resistant, dark emerald are a mid-border marvel. Handsome, grey- stepping stones or as a groundcover. Pink blooms in late spring. Ht. 2”, spreading. green foliage. Ht. 14” green foliage is the perfect foil for the dramatic ‘Royal Candles’ (Veronica spicata ‘Royal long lasting flowers. Ht. 24-30” Candles’) - Dense plant with beautiful glossy ‘Vera Jameson’ (Sedum’ Vera Jameson’) leaves, deep violet-blue flower spikes in Blue-green foliage turning to deep burgundy the summer. Heavy flowering, very disease creates color in the garden even when not in resistant. Ht. 18”. bloom. Dusky-pink flowers create a beautiful contrast and attract butterflies. A great choice YARROW for rock gardens, containers or edging. Ht. 8-12” ‘Xenox’ (Sedum ‘Xenox’) Unique Sedum with P B F dark foliage and a form perfectly suited for j growing in containers. Foliage is lovely shades ‘Desert Eve Terracotta’ (Achillea ‘Desert of green and mauve in spring, then darkens Eve Terracotta’) A carefree, compact, early- to deep burgundy-purple. Useful in the rock flowering variety with vibrant blooms and ferny garden, between stepping stones or in the foliage. Big, flat clusters of small, deep rusty crevices of dry walls. Ht. 10-14” orange flowers attract butterflies. Heat-loving, SOLOMON’S SEAL waterwise, fuss-free color for sunny borders or containers. Great color and texture for cut w l P flower arrangements, fresh or dried. Ht. 16-20” ‘Desert Eve Red’ (Achillea ‘Desert Eve Red’) ‘Variegatum’ (Polygonatum japonicum ‘Lemon’ (Thymus citriodorus) Strong lemon A carefree, compact, early-flowering variety ‘Variegatum’) - White bell-shaped flowers with scent. Great in fish and chicken dishes also with vibrant blooms and ferny foliage. Big, flat green tips. Dusky green leaflets are edged in used in tea. Nutrient rich soils. 4-12” clusters of small, deep brick-red flowers attract creamy white. The green stems are infused ‘Pink Chintz’ (Thymus serpyllum ‘Pink butterflies. Heat loving, waterwise, fuss-free with a wonderful mahogany color. Ht. 16-24”. Chintz’) - Low growing thyme with clear pink color for sunny borders or containers. Great SPIDERWORT flowers. Ht. 3-6”, spreading. color and texture for cut flower arrangements, ‘Wooly Thyme’ (Thymus fresh or dried. Ht. 16-20” w l B pseudolanuginosus) - Forms‘Desert Evea Yellow’ thick,(Achillea ‘Desertwooly, Eve j silver-gray, aromatic mat Yellow’)in A compact,drier early-blooming,soils. varietyHt. 2 -3”. ‘Sweet Kate’ (Tradescantia x ‘Sweet Kate’) with lemon-yellow flowers held above ferny - Clear yellow foliage and dark blue-purple VERONICA foliage. The perfect size for containers, or at flowers. Stunning combination. Ht. 2’. the front of a sunny border or butterfly garden. j w P B Good for cut bouquets, fresh or dried. The STOKES ASTER A very useful group of plants. Not only are they dried seed heads feed overwintering birds. low maintenance but most Veronicas will bloom all Heat loving, waterwise, and seldom grazed by P B summer. Long tapering spikes covered with small deer. Ht. 14-18” j flowers make a wonderful cut flower. Veronicas ‘Moonshine’ (Achillea x ‘Moonshine’) - Light ‘Peachie’s Pick’ (Stokesia laevis ‘Peachie’s will perform best in full sun with good garden soil yellow flowers with silver-gray foliage. Ht. 2’, Pick’)-Large flowers and longer stems make but they will tolerate a little shade and overly dry 18” wide. this a great cutflower. Blooms longer and later or overly wet soils. The slowly expanding clump, ‘Pretty Belinda’ (Achillea Millefolium) Tall than most Stokesias. Ht. 18”. usually covered with rich blue flowers, is a bonus heads of lilac-pink blooms hover over gray- in any garden. green foliage bringing a soft texture to your landscape.Thrives in hot, dry areas with poor ‘Perfectly Picasso’ (Veronica ‘Perfectly soil. Attracts hummingbirds. Ht. 34-36”. Picasso’) Nature’s masterpiece! Paint ‘Red the Velvet’ (Achillea ‘Red Velvet’) -Very fade garden with a bicolor palette of pinkresistant spikes velvety red flowers. Ferny gray-green opening from frosty silver-white buds. Flowersfoliage. Drought resistant. Attracts butterflies. Ht. 1’ tall, 3’ in bloom, width 5’. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 50 EDIBLES

‘Gala’—Crisp, sweet, juicy flesh with excellent APPLE flavor. Yellow skin with reddish-orange blush. APRICOT Plant two or more varieties for best pollination. Stores well. Fall. ‘Golden Amber’— Large fruit with light orange Height 15-20’, spread 20-25’. ‘Golden Delicious’—Large fruits with skin. Firm flesh with excellent flavor. Has a golden-yellow skin. Flesh is firm, long crisp bloom period which helps some of the ‘Arkansas Black Spur’—Very dark red skin, and juicy. Good for eating and cooking. so dark it is almost black. Firm white flesh flowers avoid late frosts. Resistant to pit burn. Ripens late September to early October.Self-pollinating. with a good flavor. Great for fresh eating, One of the best pollinators. processing and cider. Stores well. ‘Granny Smith’—Firm, sweet flesh. Good ASPARAGUS ‘Braeburn’ —Crisp, mildly sweet, tart, very juicy eating, sauce and cooking apple. Bright green flesh with excellent flavor. Green skin overlaid (Asparagus officinalis)—Who can resist fresh flesh. Late fall. asparagus right from the garden?!! Harvest starts with red skin. Stores well. Late fall. ‘Honeycrisp’—Exceptionally crisp and juicy, ‘King David’—Yellow skin with red to early in the spring and continues for about two pleasantly sweet flesh. Yellow skin with amonths. red Prized for great flavor and nutrition. orange blush. Firm, crisp flesh with blush. a Stores well. Fall. balanced sweet and tart flavor. Great ‘Liberty’for Plant crowns 6-8” deep about 12-15” apart. Don’t —Crisp, juicy flesh with a brightharvest the first year, harvest lightly the second fresh eating, sauce, baking or cider. Greatflavor. Skin is bright red. Excellent disease disease resistance. Plant with another year then regularly the third year starting about resistance. Good for fresh eating and cooking.mid-April. variety for cross pollination. Ripens inStores well. Recommended pollinator is ‘Red October. Delicious’. Fall. ‘Jersey Knight’—A very productive, ’Empire’ —A McIntoch-type apple for hot‘Pink Lady’— Good for both eating and predominantly all-male selection. Spears stay summer climates. Sweet and juicy! Greatcooking. Sweet, tangy flavor with a crisp flesh.tight late into the harvest season. all-purpose apple. Ripens in September. Long storage life. ‘Purple Passion’—This purple variety has a ‘Freedom’ —Selected out for high fruit quality‘Red as Delicious’—Crisp, firm and juicy with noticeably sweeter flavor as the sugar content well as outstanding natural disease resistance. great flavor. Red skin. Excellent foris fresh20% higher than green varieties. Very large Fruit is large and red with a crisp, juicy, slightly eating. ‘Yellow Delicious’ is recommended as diameter spears. tart flavor Great for fresh eating, sauces and a good pollinator. Fall. ‘UC-157’—This hybrid sets the standard for juice. ‘Yellow Transparent’—An older variety yield and quality among green asparagus. ‘Fuji’—Firm, crunchy, juicy white flesh with known for its early ripping, July to August.Large, tender stalks and disease resistant. excellent flavor. Stores well. Yellowish-green Medium to large fruit is crisp, sweet Lessand prone to open tips during hot weather skin with a red blush. Fall. juicy. Excellent for sauce and pies, alsothan other forms. used fresh and for drying. BLACKBERRY (Rubus allegheniensis)—Sweet, juicy, shiny, dark purple-black berries ripen late June through August. Harvest every 2-4 days as fruit matures. Plant about 3’ apart. ‘Kiowa’—An erect-growing, thorny type with very large fruit. Very productive variety that stores better than others. Late ripening. NEW!—‘Ponca’—A high-yield selection with large, firm berries. It has outstanding flavor with consistently sweet berries. ‘Prime-Ark 45’—An everbearing, thorny selection that produces first in the summer on the second year wood, then repeats in the fall on current year wood. Fruits are large, black and good-flavored. Very productive! ‘Prime-Ark Freedom’—A thornless, everbearing selection that produces first in the summer on the second year wood, then repeats in the fall on current year wood. Large, well-flavored fruits ‘Triple Crown’—A semi-erect, thornless selection with firm, glossy black fruits. Excellent flavor and very productive.

51 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com for other varieties. Ripens in early July. Self- BLUEBERRY CHERRY, SOUR pollinating. Northern Highbush Blueberry ‘Kansas Sweet’—A Montmorency-type with CHESTNUT large, semi-sweet, juicy cherries. Vigorous (Vaccinium corymbosum)—A slightly upright grower that usually ripens in July, usually a shrub that produces fantastic berries from July Chinese Chestnut little later than ‘Montmorency’ allowing fruit to through August. Leaves are glossy and green (Castanea mollisima)—Ornamental, medium become sweeter because of additional sugar through the summer, changing to intense reds, sized, spreading tree with lustrous, dark green production. Self-pollinating. oranges and purples in the fall. This one really foliage. Produces big, sweet nuts that are great is as ornamental as the berries are tasty! Plant‘Meteor’ —Large, bright red fruit w i tfor h eating, boiling, baking, or roasting. Blight 4-5’ apart and include more than one variety for a firm, yellow flesh. Very hardy and diseaseresistant. Plant two or more for proper pollination. best pollination (fruit set). Needs to be grown in resistant. An excellent sour for canning and moist but well-drained, acidic soil that has been pies. Ripens late July. Self-pollinating. Height CURRANT heavily amended with organic matter. Mulch to 10-12’, spread 10-12’. (Ribes sp.)—These small to medium-sized help keep the root zone consistently moist. Height ‘Montmorency’—Large, bright red fruit with shrubs can produce great quantities of small fruits 4-6’, spread 4-5’. a firm, yellow flesh. Very hardy and disease resistant. An excellent sour cherry for canningwith a sweet-tart flavor, great for jellies, pies, and ‘Bluecrop’—A mid-season variety with large and for pies. Ripens late July. Self-pollinating. sauces. Fruit color varies by species from red to fruit size, averaging 65 berries per cup. Bright ‘North Star’—A very productive, genetic dwarf black to white or gold. Plant about 3-4’ apart in full blue, firm berries. Bright red fall color and with bright red fruit. Good disease resistance. sun to light shade. better than average drought resistance. Ripens early July. Self-pollinating. ‘Consort’ (R. nigrum ‘Consort’)—This selection ‘Blueray’—A good producer with very large fruit of Black Currant produces abundant clusters of size averaging 60 berries per cup. Mid-season CHERRY, SWEET , you guessed it, black fruits, late in the season. variety with bright blue, firm berries. Great Plant two or more varieties for best pollination. This is a very productive selection with strong flavor. flavor. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. ‘Patriot’—Large, firm fruits and very productive. ‘Black Tartarian’—Large, purplish-black fruit is ‘Red Lake’ (R. sativum ‘Red Lake’)—This is Early season producer. Colorful yellow, bronze semi-sweet, rich and juicy. Ripens in mid June. a productive, very cold-hardy selection of the and red fall foliage. Requires a different pollinator. ‘Lapins’—Large, dark red, firm and sweet Red Currant with dark red, tart berries. One of CHERRY, BUSH cherries. Best known as a “self-fertile Bing”. the best for our area. Height 3-5’, spread 3-5’. Good pollinator for other varieties. Ripens in ELDERBERRY Nanking Cherry early July. Self-pollinating. (Prunus tomentosa)— This is a good plant for ‘Rainier’—Medium to large fruits that are American Elderberry wildlife plantings, but also can be harvested for golden-yellow with a red blush. Flesh (Sambucus canadensis)—Large clusters pies and jellies. White flowers will develop into is firm, juicy and exceptionally sweet. of pea-sized purple-black berries are great for bright red, 1/3” cherries. Needs well-drained soil. Ripens Mid-July. Needs to be pollinated jellies, pies, juice, and wine. Plant two varieties Height 6-10’, spread 10-12’. with another Sweet Cherry variety. for better pollination. Height 6-10’, spread 6-10’. ‘Stella’—Large fruit with dark red, nearly black skin and firm, sweet flesh. Good pollinator

www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 52 ‘Adams’—Selected for its large clusters of blue- ‘Catawba’—One of the best red selections. black fruit. Abundant production. FILBERT (Hazelnut) Large fruit. Useful as a table, juice or wine ‘Nova’—Large, sweet fruits and abundant grape. Very vigorous and hardy. production. Great for jams, pies, wine or just American Filbert ‘Concord’—This is the best blue variety and for attracting birds. (Corylus americana)—Round, smooth-shelled has been planted for over a century. It is the NEW!—‘Ranch’—A shorter, more compact hazelnuts make for great eating. Develops into standard in the juice, jam and jelly industry and form with good berry production. Discovered a multi-stemmed shrub. Great for wildlife. Plant is also used for wine. Yum! on an old abandoned homestead thought to two or more for pollination. Height 6-10’, spread ‘Fredonia’—The best of the black varieties. have been planted in the late 1800’s. Plant with6-10’. Grapes have a wonderful flavor, are large and another variety for best production. Height early to ripen. 5-6’, spread 5-6’. GOOSEBERRY ‘Niagara’—The best of the white grapes. ‘York’—Larger fruits than most other selections. Produces abundant clusters of large, flavorful Great for jams, pies, wine or just for Pixwell Gooseberry fruits. Good for table use and wine. Vigorous attracting birds. (Ribes hirtellum ‘Pixwell’)—An extremely winter and hardy. hardy, very productive selection with fewer Seedless Selections FIG thorns. Fruit hangs below the branches making NEW! ‘Concord Seedless’—A seedless form it easier to pick, hence the name ‘Pixwell’. Fruit (Fixus carica)—Figs in Kansas?...sure! Figs of our most popular grape! Heavy producer of are large and turn red when ripe. Good disease actually grow quite well in containers, just move sweet, juicy, blue-black grapes. resistance. Plant about 3-4’ apart. Height 3-5’, them into the garage for the winter protection. NEW! ‘Glenora Seedless—A blue-black, spread 3-5’. Some customers have reported they have had sweet, seedless grape. Selected for its good some success keeping plants alive outside, GRAPE disease resistance. planted on the south sides of their homes. Our ‘Mars’—A superior seedless blue selection varieties are selected for best winter hardiness,American Bunch Grape with large grapes. Better disease resistance, good production and great flavor. Good luck! (Vitis lambrusca)—Everyone loves grapes. vigorous, and winter hardy. Height 5-10’, spread 5-10’. You can grow them for fresh eating, for ‘Reliance’—cooking, A very winter hardy red seedless NEW! ‘Black Jack’—Large, sweet and juicy for juicing, for making wine, even for makingselection. An excellent table grape and makes fruit. raisins!. You can even grow them to double as exceptional raisins. Good variety for the ‘Celeste’—Also known as “Sugar Fig”. Small, an ornamental cover for fences, arbors and Midwest. brown to purple fruits. pergolas. They are easy to grow, but they do ‘Venus’—A very vigorous, blue-black seedless NEW! ‘Chicago Hardy’—Medium, deep need to be heavily pruned for best production. form. Great for table use. purple to light brown skin with pink fleshPlant about fruit. 8’ apart. Sweet-tasting.

Strawberry Planting and Growing Tips

• Space strawberry plants 18” apart in rows 4’ apart.

• Plant with the crown placed right above ground level and the roots spread out in the planting hole.

• Firm soil around each plant and water well.

• Remove blooms the first season to conserve energy for better establishment.

• Water well in dry weather, control weeds.

• Cover row with a 4-6” layer of straw after the ground has frozen for winter protection.

• Rake straw aside in the spring and use as mulch for the rows.

• Renovate rows each season after harvest.

53 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Wine Selections Stevia—A natural sugar substitute, with no pink blossoms in spring give way to deep red ‘Norton’ (Vitis aestivalis ‘Cynthiana’)— One calories. Leaves can be dried or powdered, foliage in late summer. Self-pollinating. Ht. 20- of the oldest American grape cultivars in then used in drinks, desserts and baked goods. 25-, Spg 20-25’. commercial production and known as ‘Norton’ Tarragon—Leaves are used to flavor savory NECTARINE by many. Fruits are blue-black when ripe and dishes, herbal vinegar, butter and marinades. are capable of producing a wine similar to Licorice or anise flavor. ‘Harko’—Firm, yellow flesh fruit with nearly solid Cabernet Sauvignon. Good winter hardiness Thyme—A symbol of courage, style and red skin. Freestone. Great for fresh lends to its popularity in Midwest vineyards. elegance. Great for flavoring meats veggies, eating, baking and canning. Ripens mid to late HERBS sauces and soups. French Cooking Thyme, July. Self-pollinating. Height 15-20’, spread Lemon Thyme 15-20’. HICAN PEACH ‘Arctic Supreme White’—Large, white HICAN flesh, nearly freestone when fully ripe.Red (Carya illinoinensis x C. ovata)—These are over cream colored skin. Sweet and tangy, naturally occurring hybrid between Pecans and fine delicate flavor, firm texture. Height 15- Shagbark Hickories. Grown from seed collected 20’, spread 15-20’. trees located in northern Missouri. Combines‘Eldorado’— Well-known Jackson & Perkins the fast growth and easy shelling of a pecandwarf variety. Exceptionally high quality, with sweet taste of the hickory. Heavy annualrichly flavored fruit. Yellow freestone, producer. Height 50-70’, spread 40-50’. attractive red blushed skin. Height 4-6’, spread 4-6’. HICKORY ‘Galaxy’—Sweet tasting, white peach with a flattened shape. Often called the “Bagel Shagbark Hickory Peach” because of its appearance. Great (Carya ovata)—One of our most prizedflavor. Freestone. hardwood timber trees here in the eastern third ‘Hale Haven’—Flesh is firm and yellow with of Kansas. Produces sweet, edible hickory nuts. excellent flavor. Skin is yellow with a red blush. Bark breaks up thin “shaggy” strips, hence the Freestone. Mid-season. name Shagbark Hickory. The wood is frequently ‘Honey Babe’—A dwarf form of peach. used for barbequing and smoking food. Height This selection has medium to large fruit, Basil—“The King of Herbs”. Needs warm 60-80’, spread 30-50’. deep red blush over a yellow background. Flesh is firm, sweet and yellow-orange. weather. Prune frequently for a more bushy Shellbark Hickory plant then use the leaves from pruning in Freestone. Fruit ripens in July. Height 4-6’, (Carya laciniosa)—Also known as King Nut pestos, Italian dishes, teas, fruit salads and spread 4-6’. hickory, this species is native Kansas and has vinegars, fresh or dried. Genovese, Cinnamon, ‘Red Haven’—Firm, sweet, yellow flesh. Skin a shaggy bark, similar to Shagbark Hickory. African Blue is yellow with a red blush. Freestone. Early Produces a large, sweet, edible nut. The woodseason. Chives—Use in salads, soups, stews, vinegars is valued for tool handles, furniture and lumber. and potato dishes. Easy to grow. Height 50-70’, spread 40-50’ ‘Redskin Elberta’—Yellow flesh is firm and Cilantro—Use in chili, soups, salsa, meat, good-flavored. Skin is yellow with a deep red chicken and fish dishes. HORSERADISH blush. Freestone. Late season. ‘Reliance’—Firm, yellow flesh. Good flavor. Garlic—Great in sauces, soups and meats. (Armoracia rusticana)— An easy to grow Skin is yellow with a dull red blush. Freestone. Lavender—Can be used in soups, stews, garden plant loved for its pungent root. AbundantEarly season. salads, ice cream and potpourri. Provence, harvest the first year. Plant in loose, deep, well- Munstead, Royal Velvet drained soil. Height 2-3’, spread 2-3’ PEAR, COMMON Lemon Grass— Strong and tall grass that has Plant two or more varieties for best pollination. a citrus flavor that is released by hot water. JUJUBE Great in teas, soups and sauces. NEW! — ‘Bosc’—Long and narrow shape, Jujube (Ziziphis jujube)—Jujube, also known Mint—A must for teas, jellies, salads and brown skin. Superb quality, one of the best. as Chinese Date, produces cherry to plum sized Use fresh or coked. Ripens in September. desserts. Cut back frequently for more bushy fruits, each with a hard stone or pit in the center. appearance. Very easy to grow. Height 20-30’, spread 15-25’. Fully mature fruits are red with a crisp flesh and a‘Kieffer’ — Oregano—Easy to grow. Use in tomato sauces, sweet, apple-like flavor. Can be eaten fresh, dried Crisp, juicy white flesh. Greenish- vinegars, chili and meat dishes. Fresh or dried. or processed. Flowers are typically self fertile. yellow skin with red blush. Stores well. Self- Greek, Italian, Hot and Spicy Height 20-30’, spread 20-30’. fertile. Good pollinator. October. ‘Moonglow’—Soft, juicy flesh with a mild flavor. Parsley—Very easy to grow. Brings out the ‘Li’—Plum-sized fruits. Fully mature fruits are flavor of the dish it is in. Flat leaf, Triple Curled Brownish-green skin. September. Small sugar red and soft, but can be harvested slightly pear. August-September. Rosemary—Flavoring for stews, fish, meats, yellow-green. ‘Seckel’— chicken, roasted veggies, bread, and Creamy-white, very sweet flesh. scrambled eggs. Fresh or dried. Arp, BBQ, Hill NECTAplum Smooth, yellow-brown skin with a light red blush. Large fruit with ‘Bartlett’ flavor. Hardy ‘Spice Zee Nectalum’ (Prunus x (nectaplum) September. Sage—Great in meat dishes and stuffing. A hybrid between a plum and a nectarine. ‘Sensation Red Bartlett’—Deliciously Garden Sage, Purple Sage, Pineapple Sage Bright maron skin skin over a creamy white sweet. This variety has a similar shape to fleshwith a white center. Flavor is excellent, Bartlett, but features higher sugar content. very sweet though slightly acidic. Beautiful Its brilliant, bright-red skin makes it a www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 54 Pruning Grapes Dormant grape vines are usually set in early spring. Trim roots to about 6 inches in length to encourage formation of feeder roots near the trunk. Prune to a single cane, then head the cane back to three buds. After the first growing season select the most vigorous cane from the trunk and tie it to the top wire. Remove all other canes. After the second growing season select one vigorous cane per wire for the arms. Prune each back to approximately 10 buds in length, lay them down along the wires and tie them loosely. Cut four other canes back to two or three buds in length for renewal spurs. Remove all other canes. Each spring thereafter, replace arms with canes from the renewal spurs, and leave new renewal spurs. If available, use canes of pencil diameter as larger and weaker canes usually are less productive.

Pruning Brambles Black Raspberries Remove canes that have fruited any time after harvest season, cut close to the soil surface. In spring, prune after the danger of severe freeze is past. Late March usually a suitable time for spring pruning. Remove all dead, severly damaged, or weak canes. Each plant needs 4 to 5 large canes for good yields. Prune lateral branches to 8 to 10 inches. Remove all prunings and destroy them to prevent diseases. During the summer top all new canes at 30 inches. Summer topping encourages development of strong fruitful laterals. It also produces stronger stockier plants better able to support crops and resist wind damage.

Red Raspberries The canes of the red raspberry are biennial like other brambles and may be removed any time after harvest. They should be cut off close to the soil surface. In the spring remove all dead, weak, or severely damaged canes. Reduce cane height to 3 feet. If lateral branches are present they should be pruned to 10 inches in length. Save only 7 to 8 canes per hill. The size of the cane should be the guide in selecting the canes to be saved. Only the largest canes as indicated by diameter and length should be saved as they are the most fruitful.

Blackberries Canes that have fruited may be removed at any time after harvest. Spring pruning is much the same as that of black raspberries. Because they are more vigorous the laterals may be left 12 to 18 inches long. Usually 3 to 4 canes per plant promotes better fruit bearing. During the summer top new shoots at 36 inches. Remove excess sucker plants to prevent a thicket.

55 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com dramatic dessert pear. Good when eaten fresh or canned. Harvest in late August. RASPBERRY Height 20-30’, spread 15-25’. (Rubus cvs.)—Sweet and tangy small fruits can be red or black (or even yellow.) Freshly PEAR, ASIAN prepared and sugared raspberries are excellent THE ‘Shinseiki’—Medium to large fruits with yellow when served alone or great for jams, jellies, pies, skin. Flesh is creamy white, firm, sweet and other desserts. Very nutritious. And you can’t and juicy like an apple. Keeps well. Ripens beat ‘em when you grow ‘em yourself! Plant red Mid-August. Self-pollinating. Height 20-30’, varieties 2’ apart and black varieties 3’ apart. spread 15-25’. ‘Cumberland’—Large black, round, firm berries PECAN that tend to not be as seedy as other selections. D I RT Excellent, sweet, rich flavor. Mid-season bearer. Hardy Pecan ‘Heritage’—A popular variety with medium- (Carya illinoiensis)—Beautiful, large tree with sized red fruit with good flavor and quality. Will lustrous, dark green foliage. Produces greatproduce two crops a year, one in mid-July and tasting nuts that can be eaten raw or usedanother for in early September. cooking. Grown from the hardiest, northern seed ‘Prelude’— sources available. Plant two or more to insure A red raspberry that produces a great early harvest and then repeats lightly in good pollination. Height 50-60’, spread 40-50’. the fall with a bonus harvest! Very productive ‘Kanza’—A cold hardy and disease resistant and vigorous. Fruits are sweet and juicy. selection with high quality nuts that ripen before most other varieties. RHUBARB ‘Pawnee’—A slightly smaller pecan tree with excellent nut quality. Has a high yieldCherry Red Rhubarb potential. ‘Peruque’ is a good pollinator.(Rheum ‘Cherry Red’)—Vigorous with large, Height 30-40’, spread 30-40’. thick, red stalks. Early, tender and mild. Can be used for sauces, jellies and pies. Makes an PLUM TREE attractive ornamental plant as well. Site in full sun Plant two or more varieties for best pollination. and plant in well-drained soil. Plant 3-4’ apart. ‘Methley’—Purple skin with yellow, red tinged Canada Red Rhubarb flesh. Good flavor. Self-fertile. Japanese (Rheum raponticum ‘Canada Red’)—Produces Plum. tender thick stems with a good red color. Very ‘Ozark Premier’—Bright red skin with firm,tender. Plant 3-4’ apart. yellow flesh. Good flavor. Semi-cling. Japanese Plum. SERVICEBERRY ‘Santa Rosa’—Beautiful, large, red fruits with gold flesh. This big producer bearsSaskatoon Serviceberry sweet plums that are delicious when eaten Get “Thymely” advice ‘Regent’—Produces abundant, large, extra fresh, cooked or canned. Heat-tolerant. sweet berries. Native forms of this plant were from the experts and Clingstone. Ripens in July. Self-pollinating. used heavily by the prairie Indians for food. Japanese Plum. get the scoop on what’s ‘Stanley’—Dark blue skin with greenish-yellow, STRAWBERRY sweet fruit. Prune-type plum. Freestone. Self- (Fragaria ananassa) going on at Skinners! fertile. European Plum. x —Ahh, the taste of homegrown strawberries. Easy to grow and very rewarding, a strawberry pot or small patch can fit in anyone’s home garden. Plant them 18-24” Sign up to recieve ‘The apart in rows 4’ apart. Dirt” by texting “Skinner” June Bearing Varieties—These forms will produce fruit from about mid-May to Mid-June. to 42828 or sign up at Plant more than one variety if you want to extend SkinnerGardenStore.com your harvest season. ‘Earliglow’—The earliest to ripen. Wonderful flavor. ‘Honeoye’—Consistently bears heavy yields of large crimson fruit. Early mid-season. ‘Surecrop’—Easy to grow, vigorous, and ‘Superior’— Cross between Japanese and reliable. Early mid-season. Great for freezing. American plum. Producing large fruit with Everbearing Varieties—These types tend to produce fruits in the spring and then again in GARDEN STORE dark red skin and super-sweet yellow flesh that is full-bodied and juicy. A consistent, heavy the fall with occasional fruits in between if it isn’t bearer, fruit are ready for picking in late August. too hot. They won’t produce the heavy crops that Use another Japanese plum for a pollinator. you get from the June bearing types, but they can Clingstone. Hybrid Plum provide the dinner table with some fresh fruits later in the season. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 56 ‘Ozark Beauty’—Sugar-sweet taste and juicy texture. ‘Tribute’—The fall crop is outstanding with an abundance of firm and sweet berries. VEGETABLES

Cucumbers—Easy to grow. Use in salads, pickles and cold soups. Burpless, Sweet Success, Homemade Pickles Eggplant—They like warm weather. Harvest when young. Baked, fried, grilled. Fairytail, Ichiban, Gretel Lettuce—Very easy to grow. Plant in containers, the veggie garden or the edge of a flower garden. Head or leaf types. Buttercrunch, Romaine, Blends Melons—Cantalope, Honeydew, Watermelon. Vining plants, be sure to give them plenty of space. Ambrosia, Moon & Stars on your patio or balcony. Others can reach Peppers—Peppers like warm weather. Easy to more than 4’ tall and will require staking. If you WALNUT grow. Sweet peppers and hot peppers. Use for need slicing, container, paste, cherry, grape, fresh eating, pickling, cooking and salsas.Big beefsteak, saladette or heirloom tomatoes,Black Walnut Bertha, Bell Boy, Jalapeno, Anaheim we have locally grown plants available(Juglans for nigra)—Large, native tree. Produces Summer Squash—Easy to grow. Fastyour garden. Jetstar, Beefmaster, Early an Girl,abundant crop of great tasting walnuts. Very maturing and high yielding. Harvest Supersweet the 100, Red Pear tough and easy to grow. Self-pollinating. Height squash when young. Fresh, grilled, roasedWinter and Squash and Pumpkins—Easy to 50-60’, spread 40-50’. sauteed. Papaya Pear, Zucchini, Patty Pan grow. Store in a cool dry place for winter use.Butternut Tomatoes—A huge number of varieties Can and be cooked many ways. Roasted, baked, shapes are available from gigantic beefsteakspies, carving and soup. Acorn, Butternut (Juglans cinerea)—A tough, hard-wooded to very tiny cherry tomatoes. Some produce species with sweet, edible nuts with a very high a heavy crop over a short amount of time oil content. Does best in rich, deep soils although while others bear fruit from midsummer to it is quite tolerant of drier, rockier sites. Two or frost. Some can be grown in pots or baskets three trees should be planted near each other to help with proper pollination. Height 40-50’, spread. This list is only the beginning of the items we carry for the edible garden! Asparagus and • Plant in full sun in good, well-drained soil • Leave 3-4 feet between rhubarb and 12-18” apart for asparagus Rhubarb Growing Tips • Rhubarb should be planted 1” below the soil surface and asparagus 6-8” deep with the crowns pointing up. • With asparagus, backfill the hole only halfway until the plants have come up, then fill in the rest gradually through the remainder of the growing season. • Add a 2-3” layer of mulch to help control weeds. • Fertilize regularly with Fertilome Gardner’s Special fertilizer to keep your plants growing vigorously. • Full harvest can begin the 3rd year for both rhubarb and asparagus, however, plants can be harvested lightly the 2nd year if desired.

57 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com ROSES ht=Hybrid Tea fl=Floribunda gr=Grandiflora cl=Climber sh=Shrub mn=Miniature

RED NEW! Belinda’s Blush (sh)—Medium size, Happy Go Lucky (gr) - Big yellow flowers 3-3 1/2” full, ruffled and very double bloomswith a nice fruity fragrance and good disease Chrysler Imperial (ht)—Large, double of cream with a light pink blush. Light fruity resistance.2014. blooms on sturdy stems. Crimson fragrance. red. 2021. Fragrant. 1953. Chicago Peace (ht)—Shimmering pink sport of peace with canary-yellow and copper tones at the base of the petals. 1962. Cutie Pie (mn)—This “cutie” produces stunning miniature sized tea-like flowers of pink, peach and yellow. Flowerer can be cut for small vases. 2016 Falling In Love (ht)—Big classically-formed fragrant flowers of warm pink and porcelain white. Strong rose & fruit fragrance. 2006. New Dawn (cl)—Large fragrant pale pink double flowers on vigorous hardy plant. 1930 NEW! Painted Porcelain (ht)—Creamy white flowers are stippled and splashed withJulia pink. Child (fl) Disease- resistant, rounded Medium, ruffled and double flowers. 2021. bush yields lots of butter-gold blooms. Has a strong licorice fragrance. 2006 AARS. Perfume Delight (ht)—Rich, spicy fragrance, brilliant pink color. High centered blooms of 30 Life of the Party (fl) Old-fashioned – flowers are cupped-shaped. Produces bright yellow large, satiny, solid pink petals. 1974 AARS. Don Juan (cl)—Deep velvety red 5 inch blooms within two or three days of opening, they flowers. Very fragrant. Everblooming. 1958 NEW! Pink Snowflakes (sh)—Single blush with pink color. Strong fruity fragrance. 2019 flowers start out deep pink fading to a soft yellow Mellow Yellow (ht)—Pure clean and clear —Large classic blooms of dusky Firefighter (ht) yellow flowers hold their color. Moderate fruity velvet red. Intense old rose fragrance, cleanat the center. 2021. fragrance. 2002. foliage bush to complement its beauty. 2004 Pretty Lady Rose (ht)—Inspired by Lady Rose Peace (ht) - Buds golden-yellow edged pink. As of Downtown Abbey, this old-fashioned, English Lady in Red (cl)—True red flowers and the flower opens the petals are canary-yellow to style flower is dark pink and has a wonderful compact growth on long canes. 2018. cream, edged pink. 1946 AARS. peony scent layered with hints of spices, much Mister Lincoln (ht)—Beautiful urn shaped like the perfume of a noble woman of the period. Rainbow’s End (mn) - Pointed buds open buds on long strong stems, open to high centered to deep yellow to orange-red blooms. Proven blooms with 40 or more velvety petals of Queen rich Elizabeth (gr)—Clear pink blooms on performer. 1986. luminous red. 1965 AARS. long stems. Lovely Hybrid Tea shaped flowers in profusion. Tall, vigorous plant. 1955 AARS. Sky’s the Limit (cl)—Very hardy, free- Oklahoma (ht)—A black-red, more black than flowering form with nice yellow flowers. 2007. —Large, old-fashioned red, with outstanding fragrance. 1964. Queen of Elegance (fl) looking blooms of medium pink with a strong rose St. Patrick (ht)—Great yellow flowers that love Ruby Ruby (mn)—Small round mound-of-a- fragrance. Good disease resistance. 2020 the heat! Good disease resistance. 1997. plant covered with pointed cherry-red buds. Big clusters of fully double flowers hold their ruby YELLOW WHITE color. 2003 Doris Day (fl—Beautiful, old-fashioned looking, Easy Spirit (fl)—Long-lasting creamy-white PINK golden-yellow flowers with an intense fruity and flowers on a compact, glossy green plant. sweet spice aroma. 2015. Good disease resistance. 2018. All Dressed Up (gr)— Old-fashioned, fully NEW! Fun in the Sun (gr)—Old-fashioned John F. Kennedy (ht)—Slow opening double blooms in a sparkling shade of mediumcuppy and very double gold suffused with pink pink. The non-fading blooms are held flowers. to Strong fruity and spices fragrance. 2021.fragrant white flowers. Stands up well to hot perfection on long stems, ideal for cutting. A mild weather. 1965. fragrance. Enhanced resistance against commonGold Medal (gr)—Golden yellow suffused Pope John Paul II (ht)—Among the finest rose diseases. 2019 orange blooms with rich fruity fragrance. 1983. NEW! Golden Opportunity (cl)—Blooms white roses ever, produces luminous, pristine, All My Loving (ht)—Beautiful dark pink flowers throughout the season, gorgeous golden yellow lavishly petaled blooms. Fresh citrus fragrance. held high on long stems. Moderate fragrance. blooms. Good disease resistance. Moderate 2017. 2013 fruity fragrance. 2021. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 58 Hybrid Tea Types climbing Types Grandiflora Types Single long-stemmed roses. Flowers generally Longer canes which are great for training on This selection has a combination of larger than other types. The most popular fences, trellises and arbors. Does not actually characteristics from Hybrid Teas and Floribundas. selection for cutting. climb so canes must be tied up for support. Produces larger blossoms, borne in clusters on top of long stems. All My Loving Don Juan All Dressed Up Blue Girl Joseph’s Coat Gold Medal Chicago Peace Lady in Red Fun in the Sun Chrysler Imperial Golden Opportunity Happy Go Lucky Double Delight New Dawn Queen Elizabeth Falling In Love Sky’s the Limit State of Grace Firefighter Twilight Zone Fragrant Cloud Floribunda Types Good as Gold Tend to have smaller flowers, borne in large clusters. Larger number of blossoms produces more John F. Kennedy color than other types. Miniature Types Love at First Sight Everything about these selections is Arctic Blue smaller-leaves, stems and flowers. Mellow Yellow Burst of Joy Mister Lincoln Cutie Pie Celestial Night Neil Diamond Rainbow’s End Chilhuly Neptune Ruby Ruby Doris Day Oklahoma Easy Does It Painted Porcelain Shrub Rose Types Easy Spirit Peace Exceptional winter hardiness and disease resistant, Ebb Tide allowing these selections to be treated more like Perfume Delight traditional flowering shrub Julia Child Perfume Factory Ketchup & Mustard Belinda’s Blush Pope John Paul II Life of the Party Pink Snowflakes Pretty Lady Rose Queen of Elegance Playful Happy Trials Rio Samba Rosie the Riveter St. Patrick Silver Lining Sugar Moon Vavoom Tropicana

Sugar Moon (ht)—A great white flower and Oranges ‘n’ Lemons (sh)—Medium to large Tropicana (ht)—Non-fading fluorescent a great fragrance. Large flowers with a goodblooms are fully double and produced in orange-red. A constant flow of flowers all clusters. Stripes of pure yellow splashed onto rebloom. 2012. season. Very disease resistant. 1963 AARS bright orange, having a mild fruity fragrance. ORANGE 1994 Vavoom (fl)—Full, fully double blossoms with a slightly spicy fragrance. 2007. Flowers are orangy- Burst of Joy (fl)—Brilliant orange flowers with a Rosie the Riveter (fl)— yellow reverse. Good disease resistance. 2020 gold on top with hints of pink. Named in honor APRICOT of the woman that worked in th the factories and Fragrant Cloud (ht)— Ovoid buds open to shipyards during World War II. 2018. Easy Does It (fl)—Mango-orange, peachy- rich coral red. Very fragrant. 1968 pink, and ripe apricot...sounds good enough to eat! Great disease resistance. 2010. AARS Winner. 59 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Good as Gold (ht)—Rich, golden, orange- Twilight Zone—Large, old-fashioned looking yellow flowers. Citrus-like fragrance. 2014. flowers with a strong spicy fragrance. Deep velvety-purple. State of Grace (gr)—A heavy bloomer with apricot-gold flowers with a dark pink reverse. MULTICOLOR Exceptionally disease resistant and a moderately fruity fragrance. 2020 Chihuly (fl)—Named to honor America’s famous glass artisan, Dale Chihuly. This rose has LAVENDER blooms of apricot yellow to dazzling orange-red. Arctic Blue (fl)—Produces large clusters of 2004 gorgeous lavender-blue blooms with a reverse Double Delight (ht)—Creamy white buds that is a lovely creamy-white. Fully double flowers appear to have been dipped in ruby red paint. measure 3–4” across. Moderate fruity fragrance. The 51/2 inch blooms of creamy white overlaid 2019 with rich red at petal edges, the flowers change to overall red as they age. 1977 AARS Blue Girl (ht)—Vigorous plant with large, clear, Neil Diamond (ht) - Large, well-formed flowers clean lavender tones. 1964 NEW! Silver Lining (fl)—Silvery, lavender of pink and white, perfect for cutting. Intense buds appear in clusters and spiral open to reveal Celestial Night (fl)—Extraordinary large, classic rose fragrance. 2015. a full, classic form. Mild tea fragrance. 2021 double ruffled, plum-purple blooms. Mild fruity Playful Happy Trials (sh)—Good repeat fragrance. 2019 multicolor blooms on a groundcover form. The small, single, Ebb Tide (fl)—Smoky, deep plum-purple Joseph’s Coat (cl) - A longtime favorite! Lightly yellow blossoms have a broad, red edge, keeping blooms have an intense clove fragrance. 2006 fragrant flowers are a blend of red, pink, orange color as they mature. 2021 Neptune (ht )—Big blossoms of lusciousand yellow. Beautiful! 1969. Rio Samba (ht)—Bright yellow blushed orange lavender tinged with just a touch of purple. Ketchup & Mustard (fl) - Dark, mustard and red flowers on medium-rounded bush. 1993 Powerful sweet rose fragrance. 2004 yellow interior and a bright, ketchup red exterior. AARS NEW! Perfume Factory (ht)—A lovely shade Impressive! 2012. of purple lavender that lightens toward the petal Love At First Sight (ht) – A vigorous, upright edges. Strong fruity fragrance. 2021 grower with large red and white flowers. Good disease resistance and a mild fruity fragrance. 2020. Rose Planting and Care Tips P Plant in full sun for best results into rich, well- P Fertilize with Fertilome Rose Food according to drained soil. label directions throughout the growing season. P Plant grafted varieties with the bud graft offset P Keep plants healthy by pruning properly and about 1-2” underground. controlling diseases. P Firm soil to eliminate air pockets after planting. P Mound winter-tender varieties with 8-12” of soil, P Mulch year or compost or mulch through the winter for extra round with protection. about 2-3” P For lower maintenance, plant shrub roses! of shredded wood mulch. P Water well when planted and then continue to water as needed through the growing season. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 60 Gardening Grid Start here with a sketch of the area you wish to transform!

61 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com LAWN CARE & TURF TIPS o BEST!—Fertilome All Seasons TIP!—Granular applications of Lawn Food Plus Crabgrass these broadleaf weed killers and Weed Preventer should be applied to wet (Prodiamine), 16-0-8—with trace foliage and then watered in elements. Season long control a couple of days later for with only one application. Best maximum effectiveness. if applied early in the spring, so try to have is down NO later than DISEASE CONTROLS early April. (Fungicides)—Preventative applications work best, and they will be a lot cheaper. Don’t forget TIP!—All of these applications to water all products in according must be thoroughly watered in to label directions. before they are effective. WEED KILLERS o Fertilome F-Stop (Myclobutanil) (Post-emergent Broadleaf Weed Controls)—Apply weed killers when LAWN FOODS weeds are actively growing. Fall (Fertilizers)—Go light on fertilizer in applications typically provide best the spring, do not apply any during CRABGRASS PREVENTERS control but treatments can be made the summer and then hit it hard in (Pre-emergent Weed Controls)— throughout the season as long as the fall. That is when your lawn will Apply crabgrass preventers early in temperatures are appropriate. benefit the most from your efforts. the spring. Make sure you have it o Fertilome Lawn Food Plus Iron, down by the time the Redbuds are blooming (approximately mid April). o BETTER—Fertilome Weed- 24-0-4 with trace elements and Early Out—This is available in both a extra iron for greening - Fall —Apply around Labor Day. o BETTER—Hi-Yield Turf & liquid and a granular formulation. o Fertilome Winterizer, Ornamental Weed & Grass Liquid applications generally 25-0- 6 with trace elements— Late Stopper (Dimension), no work the best. Use with Hi-Yield Spreader-Sticker. Fall—Apply between Halloween fertilizer—Season long control and Thanksgiving. with only one application. Will o Fertilome Green Maker, also kill germinated crabgrass o BEST!—Fertilome Weed Free 18-0- 6 with trace elements plus 5% that has not gone beyond the Zone —Great for harder to kill two to three leaf stage. Useful Iron— Late Spring— Sometimes weeds. More effective at wider used as a late spring application. for late spring applications (late range of temperatures than April to early May). Also great as other products. This is available Contains slow release nitrogen a weed preventer in landscape that will feed into your lawn into in both a liquid and a granular early summer. beds. formulation. Liquid applications work the best.

www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 62 o Fertilome New Lawn Starter, 9-13-7 with trace INSECT CONTROL elements—Seeding/Reseeding—Ideal for using Only treat if you have a problem or really anticipate one. at the time of any seeding, reseeding or sodding Keep in mind that some products are most effective on project. insects in the turf canopy (things like ants, chinch bugs and fleas) and others are most effective on insects in the soil (grubs!). TIP!—If you fertilize only once a year, do it around Labor Day. If you fertilize twice, do it around Labor Day and Hi-Yield Turf Ranger—Turf canopy insect control (ants, then again around Thanksgiving. fleas, chinch bugs and others) Hi-Yield Grub Free Zone II—Soil insects (grubs) Natural Guard Grub Control—Soil insects (grubs)

Tip!—The best grub controls need to be applied before you have a problem. Use the following application timing for best control. Mid May to mid July—Hi-Yield Grub Free Zone II July to mid August—Natural Guard Grub Control

TURF TIPS • FALL is the most important time of the year • Most lawn applications need to be watered in when it comes to cool season lawn care. following the application.

• A thick, healthy lawn, maintained at the right • Preemergent herbicides need to be applied mowing height is your best defense against BEFORE weeds come up; postemergent weeds. herbicides are used to kill weeds AFTER they have already established. • If you choose to irrigate, more thorough, less frequent waterings are typically the best. • Plant only the highest quality grass • Read the label on lawn products BEFORE you seed. Cheap seed will frequently have a apply and then FOLLOW those instructions. lower germination rate and is commonly contaminated with troublesome weed seeds. • Granular applications can stain pavement. You don’t want to intentionally plant weeds! Always sweep or blow off patios, driveways, sidewalks and streets after applying.

63 www.SkinnerGardenStore.com Gardening Numbers Coverages Bark Mulches Peat Moss 3 cu ft will cover 1 cu ft of compressed peat moss will cover 36 sq ft 1” deep 12 sq ft 2” deep 18 sq ft 2” deep 12 sq ft 3” deep Rock 9 sq ft 4” deep 1 cu yard covers 120 sq ft 2” deep 1 cu yd of mulch will cover 100 sq ft 3-4” deep 1/2 cu ft covers 2.5 sq ft 2” deep

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Plant Guarantee… Now for the fine print…because there’s always fine We offer guarantee on many of our Trees and Shrubs. print! If, after proper planting and care, those Trees and Vandalism, neglect, animal damage, winter injury Shrubs you purchase at Skinner Garden Store fail to or other “Acts of God” are not covered by this live, we’ll help you get a replacement. Store credit will guarantee. Those issues are beyond our control. be issued to you, equal to the purchase price of the Trees and Shrubs planted in raised planters or original plant. That credit can then be used towards containers are not covered by this guarantee. the purchase a replacement plant of your choice. This guarantee is for Trees and Shrubs as indicated Your sales receipt will show you the original purchase by your sales receipt. It does not cover annuals, price. It will also indicate if your plant is covered by perennials, tropicals, houseplants, vegetables or this guarantee. Just check the line directly below the certain Trees and Shrubs we consider to be marginally plant name. If it says, “Guarantee”, then it is! If that hardy. Seed and sod are not guaranteed. line is blank or says something to indicate that is not Labor is not guaranteed and a planting charge will be guaranteed, then it’s not. The sales receipt is required assessed for the installation of any replacement plant. for all replacements. This guarantee is for store credit equal to the original If you have any questions about this guarantee, just purchase price only. No cash refunds will be given. let us know. Likewise, if at any time you have questions We will issue store credit to replace a guaranteed about caring for your new plants, please ask. Your tree or shrub once. The replacement plant is not gardening success is important to us! guaranteed. www.SkinnerGardenStore.com 64