Perennials Gaillardia X Grandiflora 'Arizona Sun'

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Gaillardia x ‘Arizona Red Gaillardia x grandifl ora Shades’Blanket Flower ‘Arizona Sun’ Deep red fl owers cover the compact Blanket Flower foliage in early summer. Deadheading Arizona Sun is an outstanding new blooms will continue all the way through variety, which will produce a profusion summer and into early fall. Occasionally of large fi ery red and yellow fl owers the fl ower petals have slightly yellow tips June through August. Its compact because it is produced from seed. Foliage mounding habit makes it a wonderful and fl owers stay low at 10-12”. All choice for a sunny border planting, America Selections and Fleuroselect Gold growing to 12”. Attracts butterfl ies. Medal winner Plant 15” apart. Plant 15” apart.

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Gaillardia x grandifl ora Gaillardia x grandifl ora Mesa™ ‘Bright Bicolor’ Mesa™ ‘Peach’ Blanket Flower Blanket Flower Early fl owering, a well-branched non- Warm peachy-orange fl owers with fl oppy growth habit and extreme drought yellow-tipped petals appear in early tolerance make the Mesa™ series a great summer and the remarkable non-fading choice for the full sun perennial border fl owers continue to bloom until frost. or container. Bright yellow non-fading Foliage is dense and non-fl oppy with fl owers have a coppery-red center and a height 16-18”. A long blooming begin their show on 16-18” tall foliage in season and extreme drought tolerance early summer and continuing until frost. make this a winner in the full sun rock Plant 18” apart. garden. MBH MBH Plant 18” apart Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar

Gaillardia x grandifl ora Galium odoratum Mesa™ ‘Yellow’ Sweet Woodruff Blanket Flower Galium is an herb-like ground cover Warm, sunny summer days and blanket with whorled shiny-green leaves that fl ower go together, especially with this hug the ground at about 6”. It pros- bright yellow fl owering cultivar. 16-18” pers in the shady, moist, well-drained, tall foliage is compact and non-fl oppy slightly acidic soil site it loves best. with early fl owering and long lasting, Fragrant tiny white fl owers are a bonus non-fading blooms. Whether in the cut in May and June. The foliage is fragrant fl ower garden or border, expect lots of when dried. Galium works well under color all season. shrubs or in a naturalized area. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart. MBH MBH Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar Zones 3 - 9 F

Gaura lindheimeri Gaura lindheimeri ‘So White’ ‘Siskiyou Pink’ White Gaura Pink Gaura Bright white fl owers appear in wand- Clusters of nodding small fl owers are like panicles above the green foliage pink with white tints here and there through the summer. Among the most on arching stems above solid green prolifi c and longest fl owering perennials, foliage. Suitable to hot summers, this it will tolerate heat and humidity. Good native Pink Gaura is gorgeous in the drainage is essential. Grows 12–18” tall. border all summer in a natural, informal Plant 18” apart. sort of way. Height at about 30”. Try Gaura with low-mounding perennials like the Verbenas, Geraniums, or MBH Sedums. Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar

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Geranium cantabrigiense Geranium cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’ ‘Karmina’ Cranes Bill Cranes Bill Perennial Plant of the Year 2015 In late spring this cousin of ‘Biokovo’ This lovely white-ﬂ owering Geranium hosts lovely rose-purple ﬂ owers above with its bit of pink border is a sure fragrant green foliage. An outstanding

winner. A valuable ground cover at 12”, ground cover, the foliage spreads Perennials the shiny leaves turn ﬁ ery red in the fall quickly and uniformly and shows off a

Perennials and are somewhat evergreen. Expect beautiful reddish-orange color in fall. Info Ordering the ﬂ owers in June and July. An added ‘Karmina’ reaches 10-12” in height and bonus is the spicy fragrance of the foliage prefers average to moist well-drained throughout the season. soil. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 8 F Zones 5 - 8 F

Geranium lancastriense Cranes Bill Creeping and carpet-like at 6”, lancastriense blooms most heavily in June and July, but its little salmon- pink ﬂ owers with a crimson vein will appear into late summer. Plant 18” apart.

Zones 5 - 8 MBH F Geranium macrorrhizum Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Bevan’s Variety’ ‘Ingwersen’s Variety’ Bigroot Geranium Bigroot Geranium Spreading by rhizomes, this species forms Small light pink fl owers appear in a dense ground cover that chokes out clusters above the aromatic semi- weeds. Magenta blooms in mid to late evergreen leaves from the end of May spring can be cut back hard when fi nished through June on this weed-smothering just to leaf out and bloom again. Fragrant ground cover. We like the bright foliage turns an attractive red/bronze hue bronze and scarlet of the leaves in fall in the fall, giving three seasons of interest. and the compact carpeting effect at 12” Tolerates heat and humidity better than in height. most other geranium species. Grows Plant 18” apart. 8-12” tall. Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 4 - 8 F Zones 4 - 8 F Geranium Geranium sanguineum macrorrhizum ‘Spessart’ Bloody Cranes Bill Bigroot Geranium Glowing fl owers of reddish-purple ‘Spessart’ offers the same great ground from June into August will take your cover attributes as ‘Bevan’s Variety’ and breath away. Then in the fall, the dark ‘Ingwersen’s Variety’ but with fl owers that green leaves which look like asterisks, are almost white with a very slight pink turn a bright red—thus the nickname blush. Pink buds open to whitish blooms Bloody Cranes Bill. At about 6” in in summer and are held above the 12-15” height, it will benefi t from a bit of tall fragrant foliage. Deeply lobed leaves shade in the hottest months of our turn bronze-red in fall. Plant 12” apart. Maryland summer. Plant 18”apart.

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Geranium sanguineum Geranium sanguineum ‘Album’ ‘Max Frei’ Bloody Cranes Bill Cranes Bill ‘Album’ has clear white fl owers at 10- Popular forr its compact, fast-growing, 18”. Notoriously tolerant of heat and attractive foliage and profusion of cold, the sanguineums will fl ower well dependable deep magenta fl owers if provided partial sun (or even full sun from June into August. What a hardy if irrigation is possible during droughty groundcover at 6-10”. summer times), but good drainage is essential. Blooming for 6-8 weeks, it will Plant 18” apart. combine well with many other perennials and brighten garden designs from June

Perennials through July. MBH Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 8 F Zones 5 - 8 F

Geranium x oxonianum Geranium x ‘Rozanne’ ‘Wargrave Pink’ Cranes Bill Cranes Bill Perennial Plant of the Year 2008 This vigorous hardy Geranium with Now considered one of the longest- its pink ﬂ owers grows well in open blooming Geraniums introduced, woodlands or in roomy mixed borders expect large 2” violet-blue ﬂ owers where it can weave and climb among with a tiny white center from June to other plants. Through June and July it frost. It grows about 20” tall and 24” will delight you as it hangs over walls, wide. If Geraniums are your passion looks great in containers, or covers spent the heat tolerance of ‘Rozanne’ makes bulb foliage at a height of 12–15”. Try it her irresistible. Expect a red fall foliage with Artemisia or the variegated foliage display after a summer of deep green Phalaris for a bright look. slightly marbled leaf color. PP#12175 MBH Plant 24” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 8 Zones 5 - 8

Geum ‘Fire Storm’ Gypsophila repens ‘Alba’ Avens Creeping Baby’s Breath ‘Fire Storm’ blooms boldly and profusely Adorable petite white fl owers bloom in the spring landscape with apricot- in profusion covering the grey-green orange semi-double blooms on 12-20” foliage from early to mid-summer. tall wiry stems. Vigorous and compact in Trimming back immediately after the habit with improved fl owering over older fi rst fl owering will encourage re- varieties. Prefers moist soil and some blooming. At 4-6” tall, the creeping afternoon shade in hot summer climates. foliage will drape over rock walls or Use in the front of the border. PP# 23179 spill out of containers. Well drained Plant 24” apart. light soil is essential for winter survival and plant is drought tolerant once

MBH established. Plant 12” apart. Zones 5 -9 Zones 4 -9

Hedera helix English Ivy Lush as a groundcover, it will choke out weeds and provide glossy deep green cover year round. Foliage will grow to a height of 12”. Vigorous as a climber of walls or other upright structures, it can eventually reach up to 100’. 2” to 4” leaves are dark green with white veins. Juvenile leaves have 3 to 5 lobes whereas adult leaves are diamond-shaped. Prefers loamy soil and average moisture. Provide partial shade and protection from winter damaging winds. Due to its aggressive nature, take care to avoid planting near unmanaged woodlands or other sensitive areas. Plant 6-12” apart. Zones 4 - 9 MBH

Hedera helix Hedera helix Hedera helix ‘Baltica’ ‘Anne Marie’ ‘Needlepoint’ Baltic Ivy Variegated Ivy Needlepoint Ivy The dark green The 1.5”-2.5” leaves Small (1.5”-2”) evergreen leaves have are multiple shades delicate leaves with distinctive white veins of green with white sharply pointed lobes and are slightly smaller margins. ‘Anne Marie’ and an elongated Perennials reaches 12” in height than H. helix, climbing central lobe.Moderate Perennials as a ground cover or Info rapidly up to 40’ or to growth rate. Ordering up to 40’ as a climbing a height of 8-12” as a Height: 6-12” vine. Plant 6-12” apart. ground cover. Plant 6-12” apart. Plant 6-12” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 10 Zones 5 - 10 Zones 6 - 10

Helenium autumnale Helenium autumnale Mariachi™ ‘Fuego’ Mariachi™ ‘Salsa’ Helen’s Flower, Sneezeweed Helen’s Flower, Sneezeweed Masses of blooms with gold and orange Spice up the sunny border from June petals that surround large brown cones to September with tomato-red fl owers supply seemingly endless cut fl owers that top 18-20” tall foliage. Red petals and sizzling hot color in mid to late surround a dark brown cone and make summer. Compact, well-branched foliage fantástico cut fl owers. Trim in early grows to 18-20”. Prefers average, well- June to promote branching and a larger drained soil. Bred by Arie Blom of the display of blooms. Prefers moist, Netherlands. PPAF well-drained soil. PPAF Plant 24” apart. Plant 24” apart. MBH MBH

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Helenium autumnale Helianthus angustifolius Mariachi™ ‘Sombrero’ ‘First Light’ Helen’s Flower, Sneezeweed Willow Leaf Sunﬂ ower A bright yellow partner to ‘Fuego’ and Blooms golden yellow with dark ‘Salsa’ with the same terriﬁ c branching brown eyes in mid fall. It is a self- habit that means loads of blooms covering supporting plant with narrow elongated dark green foliage in mid summer to foliage growing about 4’ tall, which fall. Lemon yellow petals surround a makes it great for back of the bed prominent yellow cone. Grows 18-20” planting. Try leaving the stalks and tall. PPAF seed heads up in the winter for interest Plant 24” apart. and the birds. Plant 24” apart. MBH

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Helianthus Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Lemon Queen’ ‘Summer Sun’ Lemon Queen Sunfl ower False Sunfl ower This tall and stately perennial sunfl ower This native provides a never-ending will reach 5-8’ high and fl owers July- supply of golden-yellow semi-double September. Single layered lemon yellow long-stemmed daisies that resemble fl owers are 2” across, offering masses of small sunfl owers, above glossy deep simple daisies. It is drought tolerant and green foliage. Great for cutting and low maintenance for naturalistic gardens. defi nitely attracts butterfl ies. We have Plant 24” apart. chosen it for its more compact growth habit at 3-4’ than other Heliopsis. Plant 18” apart.

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Helleborus orientalis ‘Brandywine’ Lenten Rose This is a wonderful introduction from long time hellebore breeder, David Culp. The ﬂ ower colors will vary from white, yellow, pink, burgundy and purple to Helleborus orientalis ‘Picotee Lady’ Helleborus orientalis ‘Pink Lady’ nearly black on single, semi-double and double blooms. It blooms in early spring Helleborus orientalis ‘ Lady Series’ with nice evergreen foliage and grows to Many gardeners have found success with the Helleborus Lady Series. 18” in height. They have rich colors with round and mostly upright ﬂ owers on tidy Plant 18” apart. plants. Perfect for naturalizing in moist, woodland areas. Lustrous dark Perennials green foliage growing 14-18” tall. Flowering in late winter - early spring. Zones 4 - 8 Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 8

Helleborus x ‘Anna’s Red’ Helleborus x ballardiae Lenten Rose ‘Merlin’ Like older sis ‘Penny’s Pink’, the new Helleborus Gold Collection® foliage emerges bronze-green with hot Lenten Rose pink veins but ‘Anna’s Red’ differs with In late winter enchanting powdery- her deep purple buds and reddish-purple pink outward facing blooms appear ﬂ owers that are held on dark red stems and cast a spell on the unsuspecting. in late winter. Leaves age to dark green Flowers age to reddish-rose pink and with cream marbling and blooms continue last for weeks in the spring garden. profusely into spring. Grows 18-24” tall Attractive evergreen dark green and wide. PPAF leathery foliage and maroon stems Plant 18” apart. reach 12-15” tall. PP#22350 Plant 24” apart. Zones 4 - 8 Zones 5 - 8

Helleborus x ballardiae Helleborus x ericsmithii ‘Pink Frost’ ‘Monte Cristo’ Helleborus Gold Collection® Helleborus Gold Collection® Lenten Rose Lenten Rose Welcome sights in February after a long What a beautiful sight to see when cold winter are the burgundy buds and Lenten Rose emerges from the ground dusty pink to whitish blooms that mature in late winter, often through a dusting to a rosy red and continue to bloom into of snow. Rose-pink buds on dark red April. Imagine the deep green silvery stems open to outward-facing creamy brushed foliage and the burgundy stems white ﬂ owers that have a peachy rose and buds emerging 12-15” above a snow blush. Blooms continue into spring dusted garden. Spring is around the above blue-gray foliage. A profuse corner! PPAF bloomer that grows 12-15” tall. PPAF Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 5 - 8

Helleborus x ericsmithii Helleborus x nigercors ‘Shooting Star’ ‘Ice Breaker Corsica’ Helleborus Gold Collection® Helleborus Gold Collection® Lenten Rose Lenten Rose One of the heaviest bloomers of the col- White ﬂ owers with a slight green tinge lection, star gazers will be in awe of the age to dusky green and are held on creamy white blooms with a light pink strong stems above gray-green foliage reverse that begin to appear in January in winter to early spring. Grows 12-18” and continue for many weeks. Blooms tall. PPAF are held on red stems and fade to light green with yellow centers. 18”-22” tall. Plant 18” apart. PP#22424 Plant 18” apart.

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Helleborus x Helleborus x ‘Ivory Prince’ ‘Penny’s Pink®’ Lenten Rose Lenten Rose This hybrid has attractive blue green, Penny blooms a delightful mauve pink evergreen foliage. 12-18” in height. from late winter to mid-spring, but Blooms late winter to early spring with that’s not all! The spring foliage starts

pink ﬂ ushed buds that open up to ivory out bronze-green with deep pink veins Perennials and purple stems and is especially nice

blooms streaked with rose and chartreuse. Perennials PP#16199. against the early purple ﬂ ower buds. As Info Ordering Plant 18” apart. the season progresses the veins become bright green, complimenting the long- lasting pink ﬂ owers. 18-24” tall. PPAF Plant 24” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

Helleborus x Helleborus x sahinii ‘Royal Heritage’ ‘Winterbells’ Lenten Rose Lenten Rose This hybrid blooms six weeks or more In very early winter bells begin to ap- starting in late winter with saucer shaped pear nodding from narrow stems, pale ﬂ owers that range from reds to maroons, green on the inside and creamy pink yellows and pale greens often lightly on the reverse. Blooms continue for mottled with maroon. The evergreen months above the dark green evergreen foliage has a leathery texture growing 18- foliage that grows 12-15” tall. ‘Winter- 24”. Lenten Rose prefers moist, but well bells’ is the ﬁ rst ever successful cross drained soil with plenty organic matter. between Helleborus niger (Christmas Try planting it with Ajuga ‘Catlin’s Giant’ Rose) and Helleborus foetidus (Stink- and Hosta ‘Francee’. Plant 15” apart. ing Hellebore). Plant 24” apart.

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Helleborus x hybridus Winter Jewels™ Series Zones 4 - 9 This phenomenal collection of singles and doubles in remarkable colors with large 3-4” in diameter ﬂ owers, all profuse bloomers, have been hand-bred by one of the world’s best Hellebores hybridizers, Marietta O’Byrne. Height: 18-24”. Plant 18” apart.

‘Apricot Blush’ ‘Cherry Blossom’ ‘Golden Sunrise’ ‘Jade Star’ ‘Ruby Wine’ ‘White Pearl’ Peachy yellow to Downward facing Shades of yellow single Single green fl owers Red and burgundy Single white fl owers apricot fl owers with blooms have cherry red fl owers are sometimes have burgundy veins single fl owers are cup- have burgundy-red rose-pink veins and edges and veins with a solid or may have red and leaf centers. shaped with contrasting centers and occasion- picotee edge. red starburst center. veins or picotee edges. white stamens. ally are double fl owers.

Helleborus Winter Thriller™ Series Blooms start in late winter and continue into spring. Flower color holds for weeks. 18-20” tall leathery dark green foliage. Plant 18-24” apart Zones 4 - 9 ‘Ballerina ‘Mango ‘Pink Fizz’ Ruffl es’ Magic’ Single fl owers Extraordinary Cup-shaped that are white double blooms, mango-orange with a (resembling a fl owers with raspberry-red tutu of all things), red edges vein-like pattern fl ower in shades and speckling bleeding outward of pink with dark bloom from late from the center. purple specks. winter through spring.

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Hemerocallis Hemerocallis ‘Bonanza’ ‘Catherine Woodbury’ Daylily Daylily A soft orange-yellow with a reddish- Delicately pale pink and cream with brown center, ‘Bonanza’ reaches 24”, a throat of glowing chartreuse, blooming in July and August. All our ‘Catherine Woodbury’ works well Daylily varieties are easy to grow, with- with other pastel shades, grows to 30”, stand neglect, are adaptable to different blooming in June and July. types of soil, and are wonderfully heat Plant 18” apart. and drought tolerant. Plant 18” apart.

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Hemerocallis Hemerocallis ‘Cherry Cheeks’ ‘Chicago Apache’ Daylily Daylily Rose pink with a yellow-green throat, A hardy, vigorous grower, this rich this pretty Daylily grows to about 33”, scarlet red Daylily shows up well in blooming in July and August. Daylilies the landscape when it blooms in June require at least 6 hours of sun a day for and July at a height of 27”. best performance, but can handle part Plant 18” apart. shade. Plant 18” apart.

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Hemerocallis fulva Daylily The fulva is the Daylily we most often see at woodland’s edge or along the side of the road. Its clear orange ﬂ owers appear on 3–4’ stems in July and it thrives in sun or semi-shade. Plant 18” apart.

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Hemerocallis Hemerocallis ‘Gail’s Fragrant Treasure’ ‘Happy Returns’ Rick Watson is proud to introduce this Daylily beautiful new cultivar. Named after his An unusual soft, lemony-yellow wife Gail, this fragrant daylily has large Daylily on 18” stems, this is a repeat light yellow fl owers with curved ruffl ed bloomer starting in June and produc- edges. Flowers are fade resistant with a ing its small, ruffl ed fl owers off and on very long blooming season from June until October. It combines well with until October. Height 22”, Bloom Size 4.5”. A heavenly fragrant daylily, it is any other color shade, looks fantastic delicate but sturdy and a long lasting in mass plantings, and will please you continuous rebloomer. One of the longest when you see its habit of opening in the blooming daylilies! evening. MBH Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 9 F Rebloomer Zones 4 - 9 Rebloomer

Hemerocallis Hemerocallis ‘Hyperion’ ‘Joan Senior’ Daylily Daylily Another old-fashioned favorite, Considered one of the best, if not THE ‘Hyperion’ has very large, canary yellow best, near-white Daylily, ‘Joan Senior’ ﬂ owers that reach 40” or so in July and is a multiple award winner. It has 6”

August. Graceful and charming, its lightly rufﬂ ed ﬂ owers in June and July Perennials

lovely fragrance is a delightful bonus. at 25” and it is considered a rebloomer. Perennials Info

Known as a great cut ﬂ ower. Plant 18” apart Ordering Plant 18” apart.

MBH MBH Zones 4 - 9 F Zones 4 - 9 Rebloomer Hemerocallis Hemerocallis ‘Little Grapette’ ‘Lullaby Baby’ Daylily Daylily This dwarf variety produces loads of deep Palest pink blooms in June and July purple blooms in early to mid-summer. at about 20” are delightful on this Flowers have tightly rufﬂ ed petals and a All-America Daylily selection. The neon green throat. Overall height is 18”. delicate fragrance is an added bonus. Plant 18” apart. Great gift for that new mother you know. Plant 18” apart.

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Hemerocallis ‘Mary Todd’ Daylily An award winning all-time favorite, with bright yellow 6” bloom. Each 22” plant will provide a huge splash of color in your garden during June and July. Plant 18” apart.

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Hemerocallis Hemerocallis ‘Pandora’s Box’ ‘Pardon Me’ Daylily Daylily Vigorous, fragrant, creamy white A deep, burgundy-red rebloomer ﬂ owers are 4” in diameter with a large with a chartreuse throat, this multiple cranberry-purple eye. It blooms in early prize-winner starts blooming in June to midsummer and is a repeat bloomer. and continues off and on into the fall. Widely adaptable to various growing Considered a miniature due to its small conditions, it will grow 20-24” tall. bloom size (2 3/4”), it reaches a height Plant 18” apart. of 18”. Plant 18” apart.

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Hemerocallis Hemerocallis ‘Purple de Oro’ ‘Rosy Returns’ Daylily Daylily AKA ‘Razzmatazz’, which says it all! Another Reblooming daylily to add to Starting in June, the 2.5” purple-rose your collection. A wonderful rose- fl owers with ruffl ed petals, yellow throats pink fl ower with darker rose-purple and dark purple veins, jazz up the garden. eyezone and vibrant yellow throat. Reblooming occurs off and on atop 16” Grows 14-16” tall and is a repeat stalks until late summer. bloomer June to frost. PP#9779. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart.

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Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’ Daylily This multiple award winner is perhaps the most popular Daylily of all time, Bright golden yellow ﬂ owers begin in June and keep it up until late summer on 12” stems. Use it in borders, on a bank, in containers on a patio or deck. Try it with Salvia ‘Blue Hill’ for a stunning color combination. Plant 18” apart.

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Hemerocallis ‘Strawberry Candy’ Daylily Pink blooms have a deep rose red eye zone and clean deep green foliage. A beautiful pink rebloomer, this multiple prizewinner is 26” tall, with 4” blooms, starts ﬂ owering in June and July, and does so off and on well into fall. Plant 18” apart.

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Hemerocallis Herniaria glabra ‘Summer Wine’ Rupturewort / Green Carpet Daylily This 3” tall bright green carpet stands The dusky rose-pink fl ower has a up to high traffi c and can be used as a chartreuse throat with sturdy stems, along lawn substitute or around fl agstones, with vigorous foliage, which is wider than spreading up to 2’ in one season. that on many Daylilies. It blooms mid- Similar in appearance to creeping season in June–July reaching about 24”. thyme, the evergreen foliage becomes Plant 18” apart. bronze in winter. Tiny lime-green to white fl owers in summer are rarely observed. Plant 10 – 12” apart.

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Heuchera americana ‘Dale’s Strain’ Coral Bells Has unique silvery blue mottled over green leaves with darker purple veining growing 15-18” tall. You really need to

buy it for its foliage, but it does bloom Perennials

in the spring with white ﬂ owers. It is a Perennials Info

seed propagated strain selected by Dale Ordering Hendricks, thus the name Dale’s Strain. Plant 14” apart.

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Heuchera americana Heuchera micrantha ‘Green Spice’ ‘Palace Purple’ Coral Bells Coral Bells This will spice up your garden with Perennial Plant of the Year 1991 foliage of green, a silvery overlay, darker ‘Palace Purple’ has it all—beautiful green edges and burgundy veins. Blooms showy white ﬂ owers on wiry purple of creamy white in late spring to early stems at 18–24”, and purple-bronze summer stand above the 8-10” mound. In broad leaves with a pink underside. the fall, ‘Green Spice’ has an added bonus Complementary perennial combinations the leaves turn pumpkin orange. are the silvery blue leaves of Hosta Plant 15” apart. ‘Halcyon’, and Siberian Iris for the cooling semi-shady garden.

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Heuchera sanguinea Heuchera sanguinea Bressingham Hybrids ‘Snow Angel’ Coral Bells Coral Bells Reddish-pink, bell-shaped ﬂ owers ap- Throughout the doughty summer our pear in May and June on strong stems trial crops of ‘Snow Angel’ looked fat about 18” above the attractive foliage. and happy. The bright variegated light Keeping spent ﬂ owers removed will pro- green and cream mottled leaves are long bloom time. Coral Bells prefer rich, smallish, making tidy clumps at 12” in well-drained soil. Plant 18” apart. the part-shade garden. Pink blooms in June above the arresting foliage are an added bonus. Plant 18” apart.

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Heuchera villosa Heuchera x villosa ‘Autumn Bride’ ‘Berry Timeless’ Coral Bells Coral Bells A fall-blooming Heuchera that has large, Dr. Alan Armitage reminds us that velvety, light green leaves that are semi- Heuchera were originally bred for evergreen. The wands of white fl ower the cut fl ower market and this new variety takes us back to the good old clusters are thick in Sept–Oct at 24”. Add days with its gorgeous blooms. Light this late-fl owering native for fall color to pink fl owers are combined with aged a semi-shady garden setting. Try with rose-red blooms on the stiff 18” scapes a mass of pink Begonia grandis and the from early summer to frost. Mound- deep blue hooded spikes of Aconitum. ing 8-10” tall mint-green foliage gives gardeners a two for one performance. Plant 18” apart. PPAF Plant 18” apart. MBH Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc. Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar

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Heuchera villosa Heuchera x villosa ‘Berry Smoothie’ ‘Caramel’ Coral Bells Coral Bells Representing the rose-purple spectrum, One of our most popular Heucheras, spring foliage of rose-pink darkens to a ‘Caramel’ is a vigorous grower with cool and refreshing deep berry-rose with very good heat and humidity tolerance. purplish veining. Spreading out to 20” It has golden caramel leaves with and growing to 18” tall, the heat-tolerant purplish undersides. Foliage grows to foliage has white coral bells in mid- about 10” and white ﬂ owers appear in summer. Pretty exciting with Dicentra early to mid summer. PP #16560. ‘Gold Heart’ and Euphorbia ‘Ascot Plant 10” apart. Rainbow’. PP #21871.

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Heuchera x villosa Heuchera x villosa ‘Citronelle’ ‘Encore’ Coral Bells Coral Bells What do green apples, Fresca bottles, Beautiful mounds of colorful foliage, and fi shing lures have in common? They starting out with deep rose-purple would go unnoticed next to Heuchera colored with a light silvering on top, ‘Citronelle’. Spikes of white fl owers darker veins and reddish-purple underside. As they mature, the foliage turns fl oat above the 12” tall bright chartreuse lighter rose with a heavy silver overlay foliage in summer. A refreshing selection, and smoky purple veins growing 12” this H. villosa hybrid is quite heat tall. Creamy white bell shaped fl owers tolerant. PP#17934. in summer. PP #19578. Plant 12” apart. Plant 16” apart. MBH MBH

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Heuchera x villosa Heuchera villosa x ‘Frosted Violet’ ‘Georgia Peach’ Coral Bells Coral Bells From Charles Oliver of the Primrose Path, Peachy colored leaves have a white ‘Frosted Violet’ gives us four seasons of overlay starting in the spring that beautiful foliage. New leaves emerge changes through the season to rose pinkish-purple and then take on a silvery purple in the fall/winter. Mounding tone, eventually aging to deep maroon- foliage grows 14” tall. Creamy white purple with darker violet veins and plum blooms in midsummer. Give it a try undersides. Foliage forms a mound 20” with Carex Bowles Golden, Tiarella tall and wide. Tiny pink ﬂ owers appear Brandywine and Geranium Brookside. on dark purple wiry stems in late spring. PP#19375. PP#15085 Plant 24” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar

Heuchera x villosa Heuchera x ‘Blackout’ ‘Tiramisu’ Coral Bells Coral Bells The deepest, darkest and shinest of the Another H. villosa hybrid offering differ- hot new heuchera that have entered the ent foliage colors during the season. In marketplace in recent years. It has very cooler weather the chartreuse foliage has dark - almost black, glossy leaves with heavy splashes of brick red that radiates rounded lobes. Cream fl owers top the out from the midrib of each leaf. During clump. Does not have the problems that the summer, the brick red portion lightens Obsidian has had with rust and stability. to chartreuse and develops a light silver This is a defi nate winner! PP #20613 overlay. Late blooms of creamy white Plant 15 - 18” apart. fl owers are above the 8-10” foliage. PP#20429. Plant 10” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Cultivar Zones 4 - 9

Heuchera x ‘Circus’ Heuchera x ‘Fire Chief’ Coral Bells Coral Bells The show begins in spring when foliage When red foliage is called for, use emerges chartreuse and the leaves have this bold Heuchera to ﬁ ll the spot. The light maroon veining. As the season wine red medium sized leaves of the progresses the veining becomes a more 9” tall mounds are complimented by

pronounced deep red. By early summer a long blooming season of bi-colored Perennials it’s bursting with color as dark pinkish- pink and white ﬂ owers on dark red

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red coral bells do acrobatics on wiry red wiry stems. Provide some afternoon Info stems. Fall foliage continues the show in shade in southern gardens. PP#21880 Ordering shades of pink, yellow and green. 12-18” Plant 18” apart. tall. Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 8 Zones 4 - 9

Heuchera x Heuchera x ‘Marmalade’ ‘Forever Purple’ Coral Bells Coral Bells It’s a kaleidoscope of changing color Richness of foliage color will make this and provide much interest throughout new Terra Nova introduction a standout the year. The foliage emerges in the in the garden. Glossy deep purple leaves spring as a coppery red then fades form a ruffl ed mound 12” tall by 20” to amber/peachy bronze with purple wide and look stunning next to the golden undersides and ruffl ed edges. It grows leaf Dicentra and Ursula’s Red Fern. about 8-10” tall and in late spring, Purplish-pink fl owers appear on short purplish stems will come up and open stems in summer. PPAF to a reddish brown fl ower. Will show Plant 18” apart. off quite well when planted near wine colored foliage plants. PP#15945. Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

Heuchera x ‘Peach Heuchera x Flambe’ ‘Plum Pudding’ Coral Bells Coral Bells When this Heuchera comes up in The shiniest dark plum-purple foliage the spring, it has bright peachy color of this popular Heuchera has faint foliage that becomes more reddish silver marbling and is deeply ruffl ed bronze as the season progresses and and tight. Pale pink fl ower clusters peachy plum for autumn. It has a appear in June and July at 18”. Try it mounding habit with white fl owers with a yellow-leaved Hosta such as in the springtime. Growing 8-10” in ‘August Moon’, or as a contrast for height, it differs from ‘Marmalade’ silver or brightly variegated perennials and ‘Amber Waves’ with larger such as Pulmonaria ‘Spilled Milk’, smoother leaves. PP#17195. Variegated Carex or Liriope, Lamiums, MBH Plant 12” apart. or Japanese Painted Ferns. Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Zones 5 - 9

Heuchera x Heuchera x ‘Silver Scrolls’ ‘Stainless Steel’ Coral Bells Coral Bells Metallic silvery leaves have deep The new leaves in spring are stunning wine-red scalloped borders, veins, and as they emerge silver with light maroon underside. The overall effect is a rich veining. Leaves mature to pale green burgundy glow. Trim and tidy, ‘Silver with a silvery overlay and purplish- Scrolls’ at 12-18” is a vigorous grower red undersides. Wiry fl ower stems with creamy white June fl owers from in late May hold pink buds followed pink buds. Evergreen by nature, it will by creamy white fl owers above the respond to seasonal light levels with rich 8-12” foliage. A survivor in tough purple foliage color in winter and more mid-Atlantic winters and hot humid silvery overlays in spring. PP#12066. summers! PPAF MBH Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 5 - 8

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Heucherella ‘ Blue Ridge’ Foamy Bells A misty blue hue is cast over the green leaves and contrasted with deep burgundy-red veins. Pure white ﬂ owers in April. 5-6” foliage. A strong performer in heat and humidity. PP#22169 Plant 12” apart.

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Heucherella Heucherella ‘Redstone Falls’ ‘Sunrise Falls’ Trailing Foamy Bells Trailing Foamy Bells This trailing Heucherella forms a Trailing stems have maple-shaped spreading mound of copper basal foliage leaves that are yellow with red veins and is sure to be a hit in the fall display and become tinged with red in the when it takes on warm reddish tones. 10” fall. Stems grow 20” long and foliage tall foliage spreads up to 36” wide and is 6-8” tall. Although it makes an white ﬂ owers appear on 15” tall wiry excellent groundcover, it is all the rage stems in spring. Prefers well-drained, in containers and hanging baskets. humus rich soil. Prefers humus rich, well-drained soil Plant 24” apart. and average moisture. Plant 24” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

Heucherella ‘Stoplight’ Foamy Bells White ﬂ owers are produced on 12” stems in spring, but the bright foliage is the real eye-catcher. Vivid yellow leaves are marked with a dark red blotch in the center and throughout the veins. The mounding foliage reaches 6” in height. PP#16835 Plant 12” apart.

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Heucherella ‘Sweet Tea’ Heucherella Foamy Bells ‘Yellowstone Falls’ Foliage of rich orange tea color with a Trailing Foamy Bells reddish brown star or veining in the center Cascading chartreuse to lime-green of the leaf. Leaves are deeply lobed foliage with crimson veins is wonderful and grow to 20” tall. Its big mounding for planters or over a stone wall. In habit and heat tolerance comes from spring, deeply lobed leaves are apricot the Heuchera villosa side of the family. to golden-toned with a scarlet red Small white ﬂ owers in early summer. center, and white blooms appear on PP#21296 narrow 10” tall stems. Foliage spreads Plant 18” apart. up to 24”and forms a 6” tall mound. Prefers well-drained, humus rich soil. Plant 24” apart Zones 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Cristi’™ Hardy Hibiscus ‘Cristi’ will make a bold statement with its robust 4-5’ height and huge ruby-red 9” ﬂ owers

opening from almost black buds. Perennials

The plentiful blooms from mid M H B MBH MBH Perennials summer to early fall will be Info ‘Red’ PP#16155 ‘Rose’ PPAF ‘White’ PPAF Ordering visited by hummingbirds and butterﬂ ies alike. Provide moist, Hibiscus moscheutos Luna™ Series well-drained soil and full sun. Sturdy, compact, well-branched foliage produces 7-8” diameter ﬂ owers in de MBH PPAF. Plant 36” apart. ep burgundy red, vibrate pink and pure white with a red center. Blooms from mid-summer to early fall with multiple showy blooms in a single Zones 4 - 8 Cultivar day. 2-3’ tall. Plant 24” apart. Zones 4 - 9

Hibiscus moscheutos Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Lady Baltimore’ ‘Lord Baltimore’ Hardy Hibiscus Hardy Hibiscus Located as we are on Baltimore City’s Huge 9–10” ruffl ed crimson-red, doorstep, it seems only fi tting to add saucer-shaped fl owers are spaced ‘Lady Baltimore’ to our Hibiscus evenly among dark green cut-leaf repertoire. Big deep pink blooms sport foliage. This incredible show begins a red eye zone from July-September with in late July and can continue into deep green cut-leaf foliage. Mature 4-5’ September. The 5–6’ plants get rave Plant 24” apart. reviews wherever they appear. Plant 24” apart.

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Hibiscus x ‘Fantasia’ Hibiscus x ‘Kopper King’ Hardy Hibiscus Hardy Hibiscus This heavy fl owering hybrid rose-pink The startling contrast of copper-red fl owers with a red eye that are 8-9” in leaves and large white fl owers with diameter. The large fl owers sit atop 3’ a red eye (with some red streaking tall mounded shrub-like foliage. Blooms through its veination) made our trial from midsummer until early fall. ‘Fan- crops of ‘Kopper King’ one of the tasia’ has distinctively lobed, maple like most talked-about perennials in the leaves which add to the beauty of this nursery. Blooming from late July into Hibiscus. PP#11853. September at 3-4’, foliage color and Plant 24” apart. fl ower count will benefi t from lots of sun and moist soil. Plant 24” apart. MBH MBH

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Hibiscus x ‘Sweet Caroline’ Hardy Hibiscus Bright pink large fl owers have some dark veination and a darker center. Swell- ing buds look like pink roses, and when fully in fl ower the petals are ruffl ed. Expect 4-6’ of height. PP#7608. Plant 24” apart.

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MBH Ladew Gardens There must be a zillion Hostas. The sizes range from teeny-tiny to huge. The foliage color ranges from solid light green to intense gold and all shades in between. The variegation changes from margins to mottling to fl ecks and reverses. The only thing they all have in common is the need for at least some shade. Some require total shade and some only require a small amount of shade. Some hostas are grown only for their foliage and the fl ower stalks are cut off quickly. Other hostas are preferred for their fl ower color or fragrance, some even have double fl owers and are fragrant.

Hosta ‘fortunei Hosta sieboldiana Aureomarginata’ ‘Elegans’ Plantain Lily Plantain Lily Dark green leaves have a stunning Large gray-blue leaves that are heavily golden-yellow border on this slug- textured and slug-resistant show color resistant variety. Lilac fl owers appear best in shade to light sun. White above the foliage in July. Height is 28”. fl owers bloom in June and July. At Try it with the fall-blooming Anemone a height of 30”, the foliage becomes ‘Honorine Jobert’ and blue-fl owering more corrugated as it matures. Try it Aconitum for pleasing eye appeal. with Astilbe ‘Pumila’ and Japanese Plant 36” apart. Painted Fern for a delicate and strong texture combination.

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Zones 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 8 Sun tolerant if kept moist

Hosta sieboldiana Hosta sieboldiana ‘Frances Williams’ ‘Great Expectations’ Plantain Lily Plantain Lily Favored by Hosta lovers and ex- This variegated form of ‘Elegans’ has a perts, this award winner forms a 28” center color that changes from yellow high mound of heavily corrugated, in spring to a creamy white by mid- wide blue-green leaves with a broad summer. The leaves have wide blue- golden-yellow border. Near-white green margins (becoming green by mid-summer), are heavily corrugated, ﬂ owers in late June are displayed just and resistant to slugs. Its near-white above the handsome slug-resistant ﬂ owers open in mid-June. Mature foliage. leaves can be 10” wide by 12” long, Plant 60” apart. and the mound at maturity can be 29” high by 58” wide. Plant 40” apart. Zones 4 - 8 Zones 5 - 9

Hosta x ‘August Moon’ Hosta x ‘Big Daddy’ Plantain Lily Plantain Lily Medium-sized heavily corrugated gold A quite sizable patron of the blue- leaves characterize this fast growing leaved Hostas, ‘Big Daddy’ reaches Hosta, which blooms near white to 36” 24” tall and 36” wide at maturity with in August. It will deﬁ nitely lighten up the rounded, puckered gray-blue leaves. Almost white ﬂ owers in mid to late

dark corners of your shade garden. Perennials Plant 24-30” apart. summer top the large mounded foliage.

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Medium growth rate and good slug Info resistance. Ordering Plant 48” apart.

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Hosta x ‘Blue Angel’ Hosta x ‘Blue Cadet’ Plantain Lily Plantain Lily Large, deep blue foliage has near-white A small, blue-green Hosta with dense ﬂ owers in June and July making this slug- mounds of heart-shaped leaves to about resistant Hosta an impressive landscape 12”. Its bell-shaped ﬂ ower is dark plant. Leaves can reach 12” across and lavender in mid-summer. Blue Hostas 16” long making a graceful mound 4’ by need darker areas of shade and cool 4’. Height is 36”. temperatures to hold their best blue Plant 48” apart. color. Lighter shade and more sun will fade them to green. Plant 24” apart.

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Hosta ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ Hosta x ‘Empress Wu’ Plantain Lily Plantain Lily 2008 Hosta of the Year, it is a little gem. ‘Empress Wu’ will elicit a few ‘wows!’ This sport of H. Blue Cadet grows a mere with her remarkable 18” wide leaves 6-8” tall and is ideal for containers, edging and mature height of 4’. Violet fl owers or other small shady spaces. It has thick, appear just above the deeply veined round, blue-green leaves and lavender dark green leaves in early to mid- fl owers in midsummer. Give this cute summer. While mature height will take miniature a try. several years to attain, the large leaves Plant 12” apart. will ‘impress you’ the fi rst season. PP#20774 Plant 48” apart.

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Hosta x ‘Fire and Ice’ Hosta x ‘First Frost’ Plantain Lily Plantain Lily A sport of Hosta ‘Patriot’, the leaf color is This sport of the pest-resistant blue- reversed with a white center and dark geen leaved ‘Halcyon’ has creamy yellow edges. In midsummer lavender fl owers margins in spring that eventually be- appear above the foliage. It is considered come white in mid-summer, surround- a mid-size hosta growing 12-15” tall. ing a blue-green center. This medium Plant 15” apart. sized Hosta grows 16” tall by 28” wide and has pale lavender fl owers in summer. With good slug resistance the foliage looks nice right up to the fi rst frost. Plant 30” apart. Zones 3 - 8 Zones 3 - 9

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Hosta x ‘Francee’ Hosta x ‘Gold Standard’ Plantain Lily Plantain Lily Medium, heart-shaped, dark green leaves Watch the leaves of ‘Gold Standard’ have sharply contrasting white margins. emerge in the spring a light green with The variegation holds up very well in a dark green margin. By summer, quite a bit of sun throughout the growing the leaf center will turn a delicate parchment gold. A multiple award season. Height is 28”. Try it in your winner, Hosta experts recommend shady garden with a lacy fern such as some morning sun to bring out the gold the Lady Fern or Hayscented Fern, the color. With medium height foliage at shiny evergreen leaves of Bergenia, and 18”, lavender ﬂ owers bloom in July. Pulmonaria with its white-spotted foliage. A rapid grower. Plant 40” apart. Plant 48” apart.

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Hosta x ‘Golden Tiara’ Hosta x ‘Guacamole’ Plantain Lily Plantain Lily A compact mound of small, heart-shaped Has large, well-rounded apple green leaves with a wide, golden margin, this leaves margined by a wide dark green popular Hosta shows good form, persis- edge, growing 18-22” tall. Blooms in tent color, and a fast clumping habit at August, a large near-white fragrant 14” in height. Produces lavender ﬂ ow- ﬂ ower. Guacamole is 2002 American ers in July. Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year. Plant 36” apart. Plant 18” apart

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Hosta x ‘Halcyon’ Hosta x ‘June’ Plantain Lily Plantain Lily Elegant , heart shaped silvery blue leaves, A lovely medium-sized Hosta with a are thick and heavily ribbed, forming a gold center bordered by blue and green dense medium-height mound at about shaded margins on pointed leaves. 18”. Pale lilac ﬂ owers open from July The light center will bleach to creamy into August. Good slug resistance. white in bright light, but has a nice Plant 36” apart. heavy substance. Lavender ﬂ owers appear in July at about 16–20” on this attractive Hosta. Plant 36” apart.

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Hosta x ‘Krossa Regal’ Hosta x ‘Patriot’ Plantain Lily Plantain Lily A commanding presence in any shady Its rich forest green center combined setting, this classic Hosta is slug-resistant with the extremely wide, purest white and has frosty blue leaves that form an margin make ‘Patriot’ an absolute upright, vase-shaped clump around 3’ in knockout. Make this medium-sized height. The pale lavender ﬂ owers open (about 18”) Hosta a specimen in your in July. shade garden. Plant 48” apart Plant 48” apart.

Zones 4 - 9 Sun tolerant if kept moist Zones 5 - 9

Hosta x ‘Paul’s Glory’ Hosta x ‘Rainbow’s End’ Plantain Lily Plantain Lily Blue to dark green leaf margins are Golden yellow leaves with irregular striking next to the gold center on this dark green margins and stripes form fast-growing Hosta. We consider ‘Paul’s a small to medium clump 11” tall by Glory’ a large cultivar reaching a mature- 24” wide. In mid-summer unusual red sized mound in 3 years at about 25” high scapes rise up to hold dark lavender by 55” wide. With good substance and ﬂ owers. PP#17251 Perennials

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intense leaf colors it is a sight to behold. Info Blooms are pale lavender in mid-July to Ordering early August above heart-shaped leaves. American Hosta Growers 1999 Hosta of the Year. Plant 48” apart.

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Hosta x ‘Royal Standard’ Hosta x ‘Shade Fanfare’ Plantain Lily Plantain Lily Outstanding and dignifi ed with its shiny, A popular choice among our custom- deep green leaves, ‘Royal Standard’ is ers, its medium green slug-resistant sun-tolerant and a vigorous grower at leaves have a broad creamy margin. about 32”. Best of all, a profusion of pure ‘Shade Fanfare’ has a foliage height white fl owers with a clean, fragrance of 18”, is a vigorous grower, and beginning in late August. sports lavender fl owers in July. It Plant 60” apart. will lighten dark corners of your shade garden. Plant 48” apart

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Hosta x Hosta x ‘Wide Brim’ ‘Sum and Substance’ Plantain Lily Plantain Lily Heart-shaped leaves have irregular This impressive winner of many awards creamy yellow margins and form an has huge, chartreuse-green rounded 18” medium-sized mound. Open- leaves of very thick substance and grows faced light lavender ﬂ owers rise above to 30”. Tall stalks of pale lavender the foliage in July. This Hosta has an ﬂ owers bloom in late July. Slug- excellent growth rate. resistant. Plant 36” apart. Plant 72” apart.

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Houttuynia cordata Hypericum ‘Chameleon’ androsaemum Chameleon Plant ‘Albury Purple’ At 6-9”, the green, red and cream leaves St. John’s Wort of this moisture-loving ground cover The reddish-purple leaves are larger will prosper in a situation where they can than those of our other Hypericums, roam freely. In moist, cool conditions and at 3’, this round, bushy semi- with rich soil, they will spread faster evergreen plant can serve as a and farther than you can believe, but distinctive border shrub, as a hedge, are tolerant of all soil types. Planting or even as an effective ground cover for a large area. The clusters of small in containers will control spreading. yellow fl owers in early summer are a Insignifi cant white fl owers appear in good contrast to the leaves. May and June. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 8 F Zones 5 - 8

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Hypericum calycinum Hypericum moserianum St. John’s Wort ‘Tricolor’ Truly a low maintenance ground cover St. John’s Wort with the bonus of 3” bright golden Tricolor is a compact mounding plant fl owers that fi rst appear in June. A with green leaves, edged with shades quick-growing thick green carpet reaches of pink and cream growing to 12” tall. 15-18” high and will spread to 18–24” in Has buttercup like yellow fl owers on one season. Try this great performer on a red stems from mid-summer to fall. bare slope or bank. It tolerates poor soils, Grow in average, well-drained soil. full sun or partial shade. Usually dies to the ground in cold Plant 12” apart. winter climates. Plant 18” apart.

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Hypericum patulum Iberis sempervirens ‘Hidcote’ ‘Snowfl ake’ St. John’s Wort Candytuft Same large yellow fl owers as calycinum Cascading over a rock wall, at the front in May and June, but with taller and of the border, or in a rock garden, this stockier foliage at 2–3’. The semi- popular evergreen dwarf has clusters evergreen leaves can form a low hedge as of white fl owers at 9–12” that appear from April to June. After fl owering, well as effective ground cover. it should be cut back to maintain Plant 18” apart. the foliage and keep it compact. ‘Snowfl ake’ is an abundant bloomer with large green leaves and prefers well-drained alkaline soil. Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 10 Zones 3 - 7

Iris cristata Iris cristata Dwarf Crested Iris ‘Eco Bluebird’ Native to the eastern United States, I. Dwarf Crested Iris cristata is a fast grower with creeping This vigorous selection of the darling fl eshy stems and fans of bright green native dwarf crested Iris has the strappy leaves. An excellent groundcover characteristic pale blue fl owers with with charming blue-violet fl owers carried orange crests and 6” tall foliage that above the foliage mid to late spring and is more dense and robust than the foliage growing 6” tall. species. Plant rhizomes at ground Plant 12” apart. level or higher in well-drained soil and partial shade. Selected by the late great plantsman Don Jacobs. MBH Plant 12” apart.

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Iris cristata Iris cristata ‘Powder Blue Giant’ ‘Tennessee White’ Dwarf Crested Iris Dwarf Crested Iris Similar to the species, but a little taller Take me back to good ole Rocky Top, at 10” and sporting huge soft powder home of this white form of the sweet blue, with deep blue and white markings little Crested Iris. The 6-10” fan-like and gold crested blooms in the spring. A foliage spreads with enthusiasm and vigorous growth habit makes it useful as a puts on quite a show of bright white groundcover. ﬂ owers with pale yellow crests in Plant 12” apart. late spring to early summer. Plant in dry shade or full sun with consistent moisture. Plant 12” apart. Zones 5 - 9Cultivar Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar

Iris ensata ‘Blue Pompon’ Iris ensata ‘Lion King’ Japanese Iris Japanese Iris Gorgeous violet-blue fl owers are 5-6” Large ruffl ed violet petals are splashed across and have a unique tuft in the with white and a hint of yellow is middle of the fl ower that is formed visible in the throat. Sword-like foliage by several upright styles. The slightly grows to 24-36” tall. Prefers moist,

arching sword-shaped leaves create a vase acidic soil. Perennials shape around the many ﬂ owering stems. Plant 18” apart.

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Blooms in summer and grows to 36-38” Info tall. Prefers consistently moist soil. Plant Ordering 18-24” apart

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Iris ensata Iris ensata ‘Variegata’ ‘Moonlight Waves’ Variegated Japanese Iris Japanese Iris Striking leaf blades at 30” have a Pond edges and moist borders welcome creamy white edge and rich blue- these glowing white blooms with a lime- violet 3-petal ﬂ owers in June and July. green center to soften bold colors or to Worth growing just for the foliage, compliment pale pinks and blues. Slowly the ﬂ owers complement the bright, spreading clumps of sword-shaped foliage variegated foliage. prefer moist, even wet soil during the Plant 18” apart growing season but are unlikely to survive emersion in water during the winter. Grows to 24-36” tall foliage and blooms MBH in June-July. Plant 18-24” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

Iris germanica Iris germanica ‘Beverly Sills’ ‘Champagne Elegance’ Tall Bearded Iris Tall Bearded Iris She will sing her heart out in late This bearded Iris puts on a stunning spring with her award winning blooms presentation of sophistication with distinguished by wide pale coral-pink copious blooms in June and a repeat petals, lacey falls and profuse blooming. bloom in late summer. Fragrant The sword-like foliage grows to 36” ﬂ owers have near-white standards and and will provide structure even after the light apricot rufﬂ ed falls with 7-10 delicate and graceful blooms have passed. buds per stem. Grows 34” tall. Plant 24” apart. Plant 24” apart.

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Iris germanica ‘Clarence’ Iris germanica Tall Bearded Iris ‘Decadence’ Beautiful re-bloomer with fi rst blooms in Tall Bearded Iris late spring and then again in late summer Indulge! Award winning ‘Decadence’ to early fall. Light blue standards and has it all with extremely ruffl ed blooms ruffl ed violet-blue falls have large white in rich shades of color atop strong beards. Flowers have a light fragrance. sturdy stems. Frilly orange standards, Height: 35”. plum-red falls, and tangerine beards Plant 24” apart. create a color combination to satisfy the most discriminating buyer. A midseason bloomer that grows 36-48” tall. Plant 24” apart. Zones 3 - 9 Zones 3 - 9

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Iris germanica Iris germanica ‘Feedback’ ‘Firebreather’ Tall Bearded Iris Tall Bearded Iris Intense violet-blue fl owers with ruffl ed Flaming torches of brilliant yellow- petals and yellow beards. Blossoms w/ orange fl owers stand tall on 36” stems. noticeably sweet fragrance, appearing The intense orange and tangerine in late spring and in summer. Strong blooms appear in June with 6-7 buds stems to 36”. A little fertilizer after fi rst per stem. Substantial clumps of sword- bloom. like foliage act as attractive fi ller and Plant 24” apart add structure after blooms have past. Plant 24” apart.

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Iris germanica Iris germanica ‘Harvest of Memories’ ‘Immortality’ Tall Bearded Iris Tall Bearded Iris Bright yellow blooms with ruffl ed A wonderful companion to long- petals have a subtle sweet fragrance blooming roses, ‘Immortality’ begins to and appear in late spring. Grows to bloom in late spring and will continue 36-38” tall. Tall bearded iris will not off and on into fall. Flowers with pure tolerate wet soils in winter and prefers white ruffl ed petals and pale lemon- moderate, well-drained moisture during yellow beards bloom on 29” tall stems the growing season. and have a very noticeable sweet Plant 24” apart. fragrance. Remove spent fl owers to encourage re-blooming. Plant 24” apart. Zones 3 - 9 Zones 3 - 9

Iris germanica Iris germanica ‘Spartan’ ‘Pink Attraction’ Tall Bearded Iris Tall Bearded Iris 300 are not necessary to make a This beauty will be more like love at fi rst statement in the sunny border. One sight with its soft pink fragrant fl owers, clump provides intense color from the ruffl ed edges and blooms that appear not velvety and ruffl ed deep red blooms. Grows to 35” tall and requires full sun only in spring but again in late summer to Perennials and well-drained soil. German irises

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foliage with multiple budded stems that Ordering make lovely cut ﬂ owers. improve blooming performance. Plant 24” apart. Plant 24” apart.

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Iris germanica Iris pseudacorus ‘Titan’s Glory’ Yellow Flag Iris Tall Bearded Iris A big, vigorous, 36” plant with beard- The huge violet-purple blooms are an less bright yellow ﬂ owers in May and amazing 6” tall and 5” across and will June above thick, slightly bluish foli- command attention when planted in large age. The Yellow Flag Iris is happy in groupings. Long blooming in early May standing water or in the middle of the on 36” tall stems with 6-8 buds per stem. border and never needs dividing due Plant 24” apart. to its vigorous rhizomes. It will also thrive in part shade. Plant 18” apart.

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Iris sibirica Iris sibirica ‘Royal Blue’ ‘Caesar’s Brother’ Siberian Iris Siberian Iris True blue is the color of this velvety Deep blue-violet is gorgeous on this beardless Siberian Iris ﬂ ower held rugged and easy-to-grow 36” beardless above the 24” leaves in June. After Siberian Iris. It ﬂ owers in June, has blooming, the erect grassy leaves are a deep roots making it somewhat drought- graceful garden accent shimmering in resistant, and is great for holding a steep the breeze. bank in place. As each clump becomes Plant 18” apart bigger over time, weeds are literally crowded out. Plant 18” apart.

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Iris sibirica ‘Snow Queen’ Iris versicolor Siberian Iris Blue Flag Iris or Wild Iris Pure white characterizes this 30” Surprisingly underused, native versi- beardless Siberian Iris. Relatively pest- color Iris is similar to Iris pseudacorus free and easy to grow, the June ﬂ owers in height, growing habits, and prefer- are medium-sized about 18” above the ences for moist soils, but instead of slender green leaves. Performs best in yellow, the color is a reddish or bluish rich, moist soil, but will tolerate dry soil purple. Adaptable to many climates, and part shade. it blooms in May–June at 24–30”, and Plant 18” apart. handles part shade. Plant 18” apart.

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Isotoma fl uviatilis Kalimeris incisa Blue Star Creeper ‘Blue Star’ Adorable sky blue star shaped fl owers False Aster bloom from late spring through summer. Very popular in Europe and deserves The medium green rounded leaves form much more recognition here. Kalim- a dense 2-3” mat and will creep between eris has pale blue daisy like fl owers, stepping stones or along a garden path. which bloom June through October. Tolerant of heavy foot traffi c and a This compact perennial grows to 18”. variety of moisture levels and soil types, It loves heat and humidity and breezes it is ideal for use as a small area lawn through a drought like a champ once established. Prefers well-drained soil replacement or planted around spring in full sun. Try it with Delosperma bulbs. cooperi and Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam’.

Perennials MBH Plant 10” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart Zones 5 - 9 Zones 5 - 9

Kniphofi a uvaria Lamiastrum galeobdolon ‘Flamenco’ ‘Herman’s Pride’ Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily Yellow Archangel This is a new improvement to an old The small green leaves with striking garden favorite and is a great accent plant silver variegation form tidy mounds at in the garden. The Flamenco mix can be 15–18”, which spread evenly in the high spikes of red, orange or yellow fl owers shade, and dryish soil it likes best. A in August. It has green sword shaped dependable ground cover where little foliage growing 30” tall. Leave foliage else will grow; the small yellow fl owers for winter protection and cut back to 3” are a bonus in May. A nice alternative in the spring. Be sure it is planted in well to the Lamiums. drained soil, since it does not like wet Plant 18” apart. feet. Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

Lamium maculatum Lamium maculatum ‘Beacon Silver’ ‘Shell Pink’ Dead Nettle Dead Nettle An especially good ground cover for The popularity of this hardy ground shady areas under trees, ‘Beacon Silver’ cover is understandable when you seems to prefer a bit more shade than our consider that it tolerates poor soils, other varieties. The metallic silver leaves spreads rapidly, thrives in dry shade are edged in green at 8”, the pink ﬂ owers sites, handles a range of light conditions, are a bright contrast in April–July, and to and has lovely green and white top it off, the foliage turns a bit bronze as variegated foliage that shines in shady our weather cools in fall. areas under trees. ‘Shell Pink’ has soft Plant 18” apart. pink ﬂ owers close above the 8” foliage from April to July. Plant 18” apart.

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Lamium maculatum Lamium maculatum ‘Red Nancy’ ‘White Nancy’ Dead Nettle Dead Nettle Shiny foliage at 8-10” with leaves of Vigorous in its spreading habit, ‘White silver edged with green brighten up the Nancy’ has green-edged silver leaves shady garden. ‘Red Nancy’ sports very with white fl ower clusters close to the rosy pink fl owers from April to July that 8” leaves from April to July. In the contrast nicely with the shiny foliage. shade or semi-shade, its luminous leaves Lamium thrives in dry shade sites and is look cool and peaceful on a hot summer adaptable to a wide range of light condi- day. An excellent ground cover choice tions. An excellent ground cover choice for planting under shade trees or and to for planting under shade trees or and to fi ll fi ll in large areas quickly. in large areas quickly. Plant 18” apart. MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 9 Zones 4 - 9

Lavandula angustifoia Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ ‘Munstead’ English Lavender English Lavender Native to the western Mediterranean A wonderful summer bloomer with region, ‘Hidcote’ is a compact mounded light lavender-blue ﬂ owers and form that grows 12-20” and produces fragrant gray green foliage that is compact at 12-18”. English lavender is

deep violet blue ﬂ ower spikes July Perennials also grown for its oils that are used in through August. The silvery-gray leaves

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perfumes and the foliage that is used in Info are very fragrant and are useful, along potpourris and sachets. ‘Munstead’ was Ordering with the ﬂ owers, in potpourris and named for Munstead Woods in England sachets. Avoid wet feet! where it was grown by British garden Plant 18 - 24” apart. designer Gertrude Jekyll. Plant 12” MBH apart. Zones 5 - 9 F Zones 5 - 9 F

Lavandula angustifolia Lavandula x intermedia Platinum Blonde™ ‘Grosso’ Variegated English Lavender French Hybrid Lavender Fragrance, bloom production and foliage ‘Grosso’ seems to bloom forever; the performance are key, (not intelligence), fat, dark violet long spikes appear and this new variety has stood the test, in June and July. Notorious for its passing with fl ying colors. Subtly extreme fragrance, prolifi c blooming, variegated cream and gray-green foliage and butterfl y attraction, it has long been provides a soft contrast to the light cultivated in Europe for its essential oil. Grows 24 to 36” tall and is excellent lavender blue fl owers that bloom in in the herb or fl ower garden. The summer. Foliage forms a nice compact silvery gray foliage is also delightfully mound at 16-24” tall. PP#23834 fragrant. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart.p Zones 6 - 9 F Zones 5 - 9 F

Lavandula x intermedia Lavandula x intermedia ‘Provence’ ‘Phenomenal’ Lavender Lavender ‘Provence’ is a “mid-season blooming” From Lloyd Traven of Peace Tree Farm Lavender with fragrant, dark violet this exceptional lavender has dense fl ower spikes and silver-gray, globular, foliage and a uniform growth habit, root bushy foliage. It fl owers June - August and foliage disease resistance, and a bit more moisture tolerance than other to a height of 24–30”. On summer days, selections. Fragrant silver foliage grows it has heady fragrances that fi ll the air. to 24-32” tall with lavender-blue Combine with Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’, fl ower spikes from late spring through Dianthus ‘Firewitch’, and Santolina. summer. Good winter hardiness. Plant 18” apart. Plant 24” apart.

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Leptinella x ‘Platt’s Black’ Brass Buttons The miniatures leaves of dark bronze and green have a fern-like appearance and form a mat soft enough for a fairy to nap on. At only 2” in height the tiny leaves are ideal for ﬁ lling in cracks and crevices, between stones, in a rock garden, or as a grass substitute for a small area of lawn. Petite yellow ﬂ owers are produced in spring. Provide afternoon shade and average moisture.

MBH Plant 12” apart Zones 4 - 9

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Leucanthemum x ‘Becky’ Leucanthemum x Shasta Daisy superbum ‘LaCrosse’ Perennial Plant of the Year 2003 Shasta Daisy Big, strong, familiar white daisies with Blooming a little bit earlier than other the yellow center bloom for many weeks varieties, this Shasta daisy has quilled during July and August up to 36”. Shiny white petals that fl atten with time and green leaves complement the fl owers that surround a golden center. Flowers never need staking. While average well- appear from late spring to summer above drained soil is fi ne, remember that good compact shiny green foliage with an winter drainage is also important. It’s overall height of 10-12”. Remove spent hard to think of a happier bloom in your blooms to prolong bloom time. PPAF mid-summer fresh-cut arrangements, or

Perennials Plant 12” apart. MBH nodding in a sunny border. Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 5 - 9

Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Real Glory’ Shasta Daisy Delightful blooms have layered pure white petals that surround a feathery yellow dome-shaped center. Flowers appear on 24-36” tall sturdy stems in early to mid-summer, and again in the fall after a mid-season trim. One of the new Real series Leucanthemum that offers a tight, clumping, well-branched habit and improved disease resistance. PPAF MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 8 MBH Leucanthemum x Leucanthemum x Western Star Leo™ ‘Snow Lady’ Dwarf Shasta Daisy Dwarf Shasta Daisy The pretty Shasta daisy with its pure A truly exceptional variety that was an white petals surrounding a thick yellow All-America selection for l988, this center can be enjoyed all summer on this dwarf grows to only 10–12” and is cov- compact 12-18” tall variety (as long as ered with large single blooms of purest Lad doesn’t eat them). The dense foliage white in June and July. Perfect for the has lance-shaped dark green leaves and front of any border where a long bloom is very well-branched. Regular dead- time is required. heading keeps plants tidy and blooms Plant 18” apart. coming back. MBH Plant 18” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 5 - 9

Liatris spicata Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’ ‘Floristan White’ Purple Gay Feather White Gay Feather Imagine the rosy purple spikes of this Some of the many virtues of this native Liatris grouped in the border. All the will surely fi t your requirements. This characteristics apply that we described is the white version with numerous tall for ‘Floristan White’, but in a striking spikes 24–30” that open their fl owers purple that combines beautifully with from the top down in July and August. oranges and strong blues. Height 20-24 It thrives in most any type of soil, inches. Maintenance free and a but- handles drought, is a butterfl y magnet, terfl y magnet, it never needs dividing. and is beautiful in the border or by the Just cut back. waterside. Foliage has deep shiny green grass-like leaves. Plant 24” apart. Plant 24” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar Zones 5 - 9 Cultivar

Ligularia dentata Ligularia stenocephala ‘Desdemona’ ‘Little Rocket’ Ligularia Ligularia Leaves and ﬂ owers are both remarkable It is a dwarf cultivar, growing to a on this big, handsome plant for waterside height of 20”. Bright yellow ﬂ owers or moist border. The large leaves are shine boldly from mid to late summer

bronzy-green on the top and purple with green heart shaped leaves. Perennials

underneath. Orange-yellow daisy-like Chelone lyonii ‘Hot Lips’, Hosta and Perennials ﬂ owers in August can be nearly 3” across Info Astilbes will make good companions in Ordering with brown centers. The branching the garden with ‘Little Rocket’. stems grow to 3’ and are sturdy enough Plant 18” apart. not to need staking. Prefers part shade to do its best. Plant 18” apart. Zones 4 - 10 Zones 5 - 10

Ligularia stenocephala ‘The Rocket’ Ligularia Give this specimen plant some room and part shade. It will grow to 4’ or so with its long spikes of deep yellow ﬂ owers in late June. It has lots of large green triangular leaves with coarse jagged edges and stiff ﬂ ower stems. Very effective near a stream or at the edge of a woodland. Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 5 - 10

Lily Looks™ Dwarf Asiatic Hardy Lilies Bursting with color in mid-summer, these compact Lilies are offered in many bold and beautiful colors with very high bud counts and are perfect for the front of the border, rock garden, containers, or using as cut fl owers. Provide good drainage. Plant 12” apart. Zones 3 - 9 F Lilium Lilium ‘Tiny Glow’ ‘Tiny Padhye’ Bright yellow fl owers Bi-color blooms are are golden yellow near white at the tips of the center of the fl ower. the petals with deep Grows 14-16” tall with burgundy centers. 5-6 buds per stem. Grows 16-18” tall with PPAF 5-7 buds per stem. PP#20549

Lilium Lilium ‘Tiny Lilium ‘Tiny Skyline’ Rocket’ ‘Tiny Pearl’ Intense two-toned Dark red fl owers Deep pink fl owers orange fl owers are have darker red high- lights. Grows 14-16” with 5-7 buds per very large and are stem. Grows 14- held upward-facing. tall with 4-6 buds per Grows 14-16” tall with stem. PPAF 16” tall. 4-6 buds per stem. PP#17643

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Lilium Oriental Lilium Oriental ‘Farolito’ ‘Casa Blanca’ Oriental Hardy Lily Oriental Hardy Lily Sweet ruffl ed pink fl owers are lightly A fragrant, pure white Oriental Hardy speckled near the center and bloom in Lily that blooms in July to 48”. It is mid-summer with 4-5 large fl owers per considered by many experts to be the stem. Enjoy the fragrance and beauty fi nest of its kind. Oriental Hardy Lilies by planting in mass near the front or are taller than the Asiatic, most having a middle of the border or use in mixed striking fragrance, and they bloom later in containers. Grows 18-24” in moist, the season. well-drained soil. Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart.

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Lilium Oriental ‘Stargazer’ Lilium Oriental Oriental Hardy Lily ‘Sunny Grenada’ The brilliant crimson of this fragrant Oriental Hardy Lily Oriental Hardy Lily is speckled and Wonderful fragrance and large eye- edged with pure white. It is shorter catching ﬂ owers will draw more than most Orientals at 28” and blooms in than just hummingbirds! Speckled July. Would be outstanding in containers, burgundy-red blooms have a thin white borders, or a vase. margin on the slightly scalloped petals. Plant 18” apart. The dark green foliage grows 16-18” tall and has 5-7 ﬂ owers per stem. Plant 18” apart.

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Lithodora diffusa Lobelia cardinalis ‘Grace Ward’ Red Cardinal Flower Grace Ward Lithodora Brilliant red spikes up to 36” rise There are few fl owering plants that have above the bronzy light green foliage on such a contrast of bright blue fl owers this native perennial that is happy in a and deep green foliage reaching 4-6”. moist, part-shady spot, or in the sun. It has nice texture and spreading mat You will see its fl owers from August form. It fl owers in the spring with some into September along a woodland path reblooming in the fall. Grows best in full or by the edge of a pond, and if you sun and well-drained soil, trim back after wait a minute you may see how much blooming. Considered a tender perennial hummingbirds enjoy it as well. in our area, it is a drought tolerant plant Plant 18” apart.

worth having in any sunny garden spot. MBH Plant 12” apart. Zones 5 - 9 Zones 5 - 9

Lobelia cardinalis Lobelia siphilitica ‘Black Truffl e’ Blue Cardinal Flower Cardinal Flower A bit more sun-tolerant than the Red Emerging spring foliage is nearly black, Lobelia, the blue spikes of this native transforming to deep maroon in summer fl ower in August and September with and holding this color throughout the the same upright growth habit and a growing season. Brilliant red fl owers bushier shape. Growing 3–4’ tall. The bloom on 3-4’ stems in August and blue Lobelia likes a moist to average September. Perfect water-side attraction growing situation. for hummingbirds and butterfl ies. PPAF Plant 18” apart. Plant 18” apart.

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Lychnis ‘Lipstick’ Lysimachia nummularia Maltese Cross Creeping Jenny Bursting with color from early to late This little ground hugger (3-4”) is summer, reddish-orange ﬂ owers really always sought after and enjoyed by pop next to the 36-48” tall purplish- gardeners despite its aggressiveness. bronze foliage. This Russian native is a The species has small round green short-lived perennial and freely self- leaves with root nodes between that seeds. Prefers average, well-drained soil. account for Creeping Jenny’s ability to Perennials

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Drought tolerant once established. ﬁ ll in around steps, rocks, or pathways. Info Plant 24” apart. Equally gracious spilling over a con- Ordering tainer or window box, it has fragrant little yellow ﬂ owers in May. Plant 18” apart. MBH Zones 4 - 8 Zones 3 - 8

Lysimachia nummularia Mazus reptans ‘Aurea’ Creeping Blue Mazus Golden Creeping Jenny Same fast-spreading, tight, 1” carpet of Sharon Branson, key nursery staffer, little green leaves as our white Mazus, likens gold-leaved ‘Aurea’ to a “shower with blue fl owers appearing in May- of golden coins” covering the ground at June close to the foliage. Handling 3-4” where this best selection of Creeping some foot traffi c, it is the perfect choice Jenny brightens the rock garden or between stones on a path, or as a carpet pathway between stepping stones. No under rose bushes. matter that the yellow fl owers in May Plant 18” apart. are lost in the bright foliage. Try it as an underpinning to Geranium ‘Rozanne’ or the rich dark blue of Veronica ‘Royal MBH Candles’ spikes. Plant 18” apart. Zones 3 - 8 Zones 5-8

Mazus reptans ‘Albus’ Meehania cordata Creeping White Mazus Creeping Mint Literally a carpet of bright green small A native of rich woodlands in the leaves that spread rapidly in full sun to mountains of Pennsylvania south to make a thick mat at about 1”. Moisture- North Carolina and west to Ohio and tolerant, tough and hardy, Mazus sports Tennessee, this lovely little mint at white fl owers in May and June just 3-6” spreads by runners covering the above the foliage. It works well in the woodland fl oor. Adorned with masses rock garden, as an underpinning to roses, of 1” violet-blue fl owers in May and or between stepping-stones or pavers June, try interlacing between native along a pathway. This is a strong grower Bleeding hearts and Christmas fern. and can’t be beat as a ground cover Provide moist organic soil in dappled alternative. shade. Plant 18” apart. Plant 12” apart. Zones 5-9 Zones 5-8

Mentha requienii Mertensia virginica Corsican Mint Virginia Blue Bells From the Mediterranean comes this The tubular ﬂ owers of our native micro-sized mint at 2” with tiny rounded Virginia Blue Bells are sapphire blue leaves and lavender ﬂ owers in summer. in color with hints of pink on 2’ Forming a dense carpet, a fresh and stems among rich green foliage. After cleansing aroma is released with each blooming in April and May in the moist step when planted in and around a stone light shade it loves, the plant goes path. Use as a covering for small areas, completely dormant, so plant them in containers or in the vegetable bed to among Ferns and Hostas. repel garden pests. Some shade and well Plant 18” apart. drained soil are essential.

Plant 8” apart. MBH Zones 6-9 F Zones 5 - 8

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