Specialty Growers
Name/Descriptiontime ofgrowing
[height]bloomconditions
The following plants are grown in 1 gallon or larger pots, priced as marked. Some are also available as 3.5” pots at $3.00 ea or $45.00 per flat of 18(mix and match),or as 4.5" pots priced at $5.00 ea.
► Indicates NEW in our catalog for 2017
N Indicates NATIVE plant or a native cultivar. See p. 47 for a complete list of native plants.
Acanthushungaricus (Hungarian Bear’s Breeches) $12.50
‘White Lips’ – Spiny flower spiked composed of purple-hoodedJulyfull sun to
flowers with white lips. This species is very hardy and toleratespartial shade
drought better than other Acanthus species [24”]
Acanthusmollis (Bear’s Breeches) $10.00
Attractive lobed and soft-spiny foliage, architecturally bold Julyfull sun to
flower spikes. Creamy white to pink flowers, hooded and partial shade
subtended by purple bracts. Spreads by creeping rootstock.
Prefers loamy soil and mulch over winter [3-4’]
Achilleax millefolium(Hybrid Yarrow) 1 gal$8.50, 2 gal $10.00June-full sun
‘Pomegranate’–Rich red flowers, hold color well. CompactSept
habit. Dead-heading will prolong bloom [20-24]
‘Saucy Seduction’ – Flowers open intense fuchsia pink, change
to soft pink as they mature. Part of the new Seduction series,
featuring compact habit and stronger stems [18-20”]
‘Strawberry Seduction’–Red with yellow centers. Mature flowers
turn buff yellow and remain attractive all season. Compact
plants with upright, domed habit [24”]
Achilleax tagetea 1 gal $8.50
‘Moonshine'– Silvery foliage, sulfur yellow flowers. A tried June-full sun
and true performer [24”] August
Aconitumcarmichaelii (Fall Monkshood)1 gal $8.50
‘Arendsii’ - Thick leathery, glossy leaves, sturdy uprightSept-partial shade
spikes of large, hooded dark blue flowers. Late[3-4']Octmoist soil
Aconitumfischeri (Azure Monkshood)1 gal $8.50
Large dark blue hooded flowers on thick, leathery stems.August- partial shade
Compact growing, no staking needed [24"]Sept moist soil
Acoruscalamus (Sweet Flag)1 gal $8.50
‘Variegatus’–Variegated yellow and green foliage similar--sun to part shade
to iris. Insignificant flowers. Attractive accent plant formoist to wet soil
moist sites; can also be grown in shallow water [24-30”]or shallow water
Actaeajaponica (Japanese Bugbane) 1 gal $15.00
►‘Cheju Do’– This selection from South Korea is quite differentAugust-sun to part shade
from its relatives, with maple-like basal foliage. The white Septmoist soil
flowers arise on stems clustered in the center of the clump [24”]
Actaea pachypoda (White Baneberry, Doll’s Eyes)$8.50
NFluffy white flower clusters give way to white fruits with a blackMay flwrs,shade/part shade
dot at the top, hence the common name. Native plant forSept fruitmoist soil
woodland setting; attractive compound leaves [2-3’]
N‘Misty Blue’ – A selection with soft bluish-green finely-cut
foliage. Bright white berries are held on red stems [2-3’] $10
Available Summer 2017
Actaea racemosaaka Cimicifuga (Black Cohosh, Bugbane) $8.50
NVery tall spikes of white flowers, excellent background [3-5’]Julypartial shade
Actaea ramosaaka Cimicifuga (Fairy Candles)$12.50August-partial shade
‘Black Negligee’ – A newer cultivar with exceptional darkSeptmoist soil
foliage and greater vigor. Will tolerate full sun if given plenty
of water. Best foliage color with some sun. Fragrant white
flowers with purple tints. [4’]
‘Chocoholic’ – New dark-foliaged variety, shorter than
previous introductions. Fragrant pink flowers age to white [2-3’]
‘Hillside Black Beauty’ - Purplish-black foliage on this very
popular variety Fragrant foot-long flowers [5-7']
‘Pink Spike’ – Soft pink flowers, dark near-black foliage [50”] Limited quantity
Agastacheaurantiaca (Orange Hummingbird Mint) 4.5” pot $5.00all summerfull sun
‘Tango’ – New hybrid with funnel-shaped orange blooms andwell drained soil
gray-green aromatic foliage. Continual blooming [14”]
Agastache x ‘Black Adder’ (Anise Hyssop) 1.5 gal $10.00
Vivid violet-blue flowers emerge from dark purple buds.July-full sun
Big, robust plants, excellent for late season color [3-4’]Sept well drained soil
Agastache x ‘Blue Boa’ (Anise Hyssop) 1 gal $10.00
Spikes of 5” long violet-blue flowers, larger and wider thanJuly-full sun
older varieties. Attractive to pollinators [30-36”]Se[twell-drained soil
Agastache x ‘Purple Haze’ (Anise Hyssop) 2 gal $12.50
Long stems with smoky violet flowers all summer long. July-full sun
Upright, compact habit. Fantastic bee plant[2-3’]Septwell drained soil
Agastache rugosum (Anise Hyssop) 4.5” pot $5.00, 1 gal pot $8.50
‘Golden Jubilee’ - Golden-leaved form,especially brightJuly-full sun
in spring. Purple flowers. Great color contrast [28-36"]August
Ajuga reptans (Bugleweed) 4.5” pot $5.00, 1 gal$8.50
‘Black Scallop’ - Small-scale groundcover with glossy, jet- Mayfull sun to
black, scalloped leaves. Violet blue flowers on short spikes [3-6”]partial shade
‘Burgundy Glow’ – Gorgeous variegated tricolor foliage of
burgundy, pink and white [3-6”] Back by popular demand
‘Chocolate Chip’ - Unusual Ajuga with small narrow oval
leaves of a rich chocolate color. Blue flowers. Good ground
cover for small spaces [4"]
‘Jungle Beauty’–Large shiny, deep green to mahogany foliage.
Big blue flower stems. Good ground cover; attractive to bees [8”]
Alcearosea (Hollyhock)3.5” pot $3.00
‘Chater’s Mix’ – Fully double pom-pom flowers. Mix includesJune-full sun
red, pink, yellow, white, purple and salmon [6’]August
►‘Country Mix’ – Assorted colors, single flowered [6’]
►‘Spotlight Sunshine’ – Single yellow [6’]
var. nigra – Black-red, single flowers [6’]
Alchemillaerythropoda(Dwarf Lady's Mantle)1 gal $8.50
A small Lady’s Mantle with smaller, deeper green leaves.June-full sun to
Tidy growth habit, useful in rock garden or as an edger [6"]Julypartial shade
Alchemillamollis(Lady's Mantle)1 gal $8.50
Fan-shaped leaves, clusters of chartreuse flowers. SuperbJune-full sun to
as an informal edger [12-18"]Julypartial shade
Alliumcernuum (Nodding Onion) 4.5” pot $5.00, 1 gal $8.50
NA wild native onion with nodding pink flowers and grassyJuly-full sun
green foliage. Attractive to butterflies. Not fussy [12-18”]Augustwell-drained soil
Allium x ‘Millenium’ (Ornamental Onion) 1 gal $8.50
Floriferous hybrid with 2” dark rose globe-shaped flowers andJune-full sun
glossy green strap-like foliage. Clumping habit [15-20”]July
Alliumkarataviense (Turkistan Onion) 1 gal $8.50
Bulbous ornamental with broad gray-blue leaves edgedMayfull sun to
with red in cool weather. Lavender/silver globe flowers onpartial shade
short stems. Goes dormant in summer [6-10”]
Allium x ‘Pink Planet’ (Ornamental Onion) 1 gal $8.50
Large 2.5-3” pink balls on 18” stems. Strappy gray-greenAugust-full sun
leaves are slightly twisted. Great late summer show [18-24”]Sept
Alliumsenescens (Ornamental Onion) 4.5” pot $5.00, 1 gal $8.50
‘Glaucum’ - Pink globe-shaped flowers bluish-gray strappyJuly-full sun
foliage. Very attractive to butterflies. Clumping habit [8-12”]August
►‘Medusa’–Snaky, twisting leaves of gray-green form a low
Mound of foliage. Nodding buds look like snake heads before
Opening up to round lavender ball flowers [20”]
► Indicates NEW in our catalog for 2017
Alstroemeriax ‘Inca Joli’ (Peruvian Lily) 1 gal $10
A new hardy (zone 6a) Alstroemeria hybrid. Bright orange-all full sun to
red flowers with dark streaks. Good in garden or pots [12-18”]summerpart shade
Amsoniaciliata (Fringed Bluestar) 1 gal $10.00
N‘Halfway to Arkansas’ – New selection from Intrinsic PerennialMayfull sun to
Gardens. Light blue flowers, narrow foliage; gold fall color [36”]partial shade
Amsoniahubrichtii(Thread-leaf Bluestar) 4.5” pot$8.50, 1 gal $10.00
NClusters of steel-blue flowers above narrow, thread-like foliage. May-full sun to
Known and grown for its unique texture and rich golden fallJunepartial shade
color, which is best when grown in full sun [36”]
Amsoniatabernaemontana(Willow-leaf Bluestar)1 gal $8.50
NPale blue flowers on arching willow-like stems. Shrubby form.May-full sun to
Excellent yellow fall color [36"]Junepartial shade
‘Blue Ice’ – Compact selection, dense, compact mound.May-full sun to
Deeper blue blowers and 6-week bloom period [15”] $10.00Junepartial shade
Anaphalismargaritacea (Pearly Everlasting)4.5” pot $5.00
NDowny gray foliage and clusters of pearly white flowers whichJuly-full sun to
dry well. Larval food of Painted Lady butterfly. Native [18"] Septpartial shade
Anemonehybrid
‘Wild Swan’ – A hybrid of spring and late-summer bloomingJune-partial shade
Anemones, it is a RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2011 Plant of theOct
Year winner. White cup-shaped flowers with violet-blue
petal backs bloom all summer long. Well-behaved, non-running
but gently spreading [18”] $10.00
Anemonejaponica (Japanese Anemone)
Stunning fall bloomers with satiny cup-shaped flowersSept-partial shade
‘Lucky Charm’ – Leaves start off purple and change toOct
dark green. Single flowers of deep, rich pink [36”] $10.00
‘Honorine Jobert’ - White single, yellow centers [36"]$8.50
2016 Perennial Plant of the Year
‘Pamina’ - Double rosy-red flowers. Excellent form [34"]$8.50
‘Pocahontas’ – Dwarf plant with frilly double pink flowers
held upright on strong stems [18-24”] $10.00
Anemonetomentosa(A.vitifolia) (Grape-leaf Anemone)$8.50
‘Robustissima’ - Satiny pink, cup-shaped flowers,August-full sun to
blooming in late summer and early fall [32"]Octpartial shade
Antennariadioica (Pussytoes)
N►Small clumping plant with silver-gray fuzzy foliage. ClustersMay-full sun to
of round white to pale pink flowers resemble a cat’s toes.Julypartial shade
Requires poor, rocky or sandy soil of low fertility. Host plant
for American Painted Lady butterfly [2-3”, 10” with flower stem]
Aquilegiacanadensis(Eastern Columbine) 4.5” pot $5.00, 1 gal $8.50
NElongated, pendant red or orange flowers with yellowMay-full sun to
corolla. Native to the Eastern U.S. and Canada [18-24”]Juneshade
‘Little Lanterns’–A dwarf from of the native columbine [10”]
Aquilegiachrysantha (Golden Spur Columbine)3.5”, 1 gal $8.50
‘Yellow Queen’ - Stately, elegant plants with very large,May-full sun to
light yellow long-spurred flowers. One of the longest-Julyshade
blooming columbines. Plants long-lived in the garden [30”]
Aquilegiax hybrida (Hybrid Columbine)3.5” pot $3.00, 1 gal $8.50
‘Blue Star’ – Long-spurred, blue with white center [18-24”]May-full sun to
‘Crimson Star’ – Long-spurred red with white center [18-24”]Juneshade
‘Music Pink’-Pink flowers with white center [18-20”] 3.5” pot only
‘Krystal’ - Long spurred, pure white [18-20”]
‘Red Hobbit’ – Dwarf plants, red with white center [12-15”]
‘Swan Lavender’ – Unusual lavender shade, white corolla [24”]
N Indicates NATIVE plant or a native cultivar
Aquilegiavulgaris (European Columbine)3.5” pot $3.00, 1 gal $8.50
‘Winky Mix’ - Sturdy plants with an abundance up upward-May-full sun to
facing flowers in shades of rose, red, purple, or blue [18"]Junepartial shade
Araliacordata (Golden Japanese Spikenard)2 gal $15.00
‘Sun King’–Large, tropical looking plant grown for its goldenAugustshade to
compound leaves that can grow 3 ft long. Makes a largepart shade
shrubby, deer-resistant mound. Small white flowers [3-4’]
Armeriamaritima(Thrift, Sea Pinks) 3.5” pot $3.00, 6” pot $5.00
‘Splendens’ - Short grassy clumps, rose-pink flowers,May-full sun
excellent for rock gardens [6"] June
Artemisiapontica (Roman Wormwood) 3.5” pot $3.00, 1 gal $5.00
►Fine-textured silver foliage on tall stems. Ornamental July-full sun-
background plant. Tiny yellow-green flowers are insignificant. Augustpartial shade
Once used in the production of absinthe [3-4’]
Aruncusaesthusifolius(Dwarf Goatsbeard) 4.5” pot $5.00,1 gal $8.50
True miniature Aruncus, with finely dividedJune-partial shade
foliage and sprays of white flowers [8-12”]Julyto shade
Aruncusdioicus (Goatsbeard)1 gal $8.50
NIvory white feathery plumes resemble a large Astilbe.June-partial shade
Stately plant for back of the shady border [5'] Julyto shade
Aruncus x ‘Misty Lace’ – Showy fern-like foliage on red stemsJune-partial shade
with cream flowers. Compact habit. [30”] 1 gal $10.00Julyto shade
Asarum europaeum (European Ginger) 4.5” pot $5.00
Glossy, dark green heart-shaped leaves. Creeping low-growing Maypartial shade
groundcover. Unusual small brown flowers at soil line [4”]to shade
Asarum splendens(Chinese Wild Ginger) 4.5” pot $10.00
►Arrowhead-shaped dark green leaves with prominent silverMaypartial shade
blotches. Excellent spreading groundcover [5-8’]
Asclepiasincarnata(Red Milkweed, Swamp Milkweed)
NPink/crimson flower heads highly attractive to Monarchs.Junefull sun to
Upright growth habit, showy and easy native plant [3-4']partial shade
4.5” pot $5.00, 1 gal $8.50
‘Ice Ballet’ - Pure white form of above 4.5” pot $5.00
Asclepiaspurpurascens (Purple Milkweed) 4.5” pot $8.50
NA smaller, lesser-known milkweed with purplish-pink flowers Junefull sun to
and attractive deep green foliage. Not aggressive [2’]partial shade
Available Summer 2017
Asclepiasspeciosa (Showy Milkweed) 4.5” pot $5.00
NSimilar to Common Milkweed, with pinkish purple flowersJune-full sun
that have longer, tapered petals. Colonizing. Like all [4’]July
milkweeds, it is a Monarch host plantAvailable Summer 2017
Asclepiassullivantii (Sullivant’s Milkweed, Prairie Milkweed) $8.50
NA lesser known native Milkweed, with large smooth upsweptJune-full sun
leaves and purplish-pink flowers. A monarch host plant [2-3’]Julymoist soil
Asclepiassyriaca (Common Milkweed) 4.5” pot $5.00, 1 gal $8.50June-full sun
NNative to fields and roadsides. Monarch host plant. ClustersJuly
of pendant dusky mauve flowers. Colonizing plants spread
by roots and by seed. Tolerant of all soil types [2-4’]
Asclepiastuberosa (Butterfly Weed) $8.50
NBroad heads of waxy orange flowers, attractive to butter-Julyfull sun
flies, and a larval food source for Monarchs [12-18"]well-drained soil
2017 Perennial Plant of the Year
Asclepiasverticillata (Horsetail Milkweed)$8.50
NSweet-scented white flowers on stems of whorled, needle-Julyfull s un
like leaves. Does well in infertile soil and dry conditions.
Like all Asclepias, it is a host for Monarchs [12-24”]
Asternovae-angliae (New England Aster) $8.50
N‘Purple Dome’ – Bright purple flowers on compact mounded Septfull sun
plants. This is an Improved form of the native aster;
neater and non-flopping [18-24”] Limited quantity
Asteroblongifolius(Aromatic Aster) 2 gal pot $10.00
N‘October Skies’ - Strong-growing mound of bushy foliageSept-full sun
with blue flowers. Tolerant of drought and poor soils [18"]Oct
Available Summer 2017
Astilbex arendsii, japonica
Fluffy panicles in shades of white, pink, rose and red.June-partial shade
Excellent perennial for partial shade. Bloom June-Aug, Augmoist soils
depending on variety, listed as early, mid and late.
All Astilbes perform best in moist, fertile soil.seasonheight
‘Cappucino’ – Large fluffy snow white flowers, burgundy
leaves dark green by midsummer. Red stems 1 gal $8.50early-mid[24”]
‘Delft Lace’ – Lacy dark foliage, bright red buds open tomid[24”]
salmon pink, often showing both colors at once 1 gal $10.00
‘Ellie’ - Pure white plumes, full and large. A favorite 1 gal $8.50early[24"]
‘Erica’ – Upright, long narrow flowers of light salmon pink risemid-late[32”]
From glossy dark-tinted foliage 2 gal $10
‘Look at Me’ – Bubble-gum pink flowers on red stems. “Best early-mid[15-17”]
New Perennial” award at Plantarium 2013 1 gal $8.50
‘Love and Pride’ – Strong purple-pink color. Foliage tintedmid-late[36”]
bronze in spring. Good heat tolerance2 gal $12.50
‘Montgomery’– Full, bright red. Compact plants$8.50mid[20"]
‘Nemo’–Dark foliage, strong tall stems and dense purplish-mid[30”]
pink flowers. Award winner1gal$8.50, 2 gal $12.50
‘Radius’ – Very bright red flowers, dark foliage 1 gal $8.50mid[24”]
‘Red Sentinel’–Vibrant scarlet red lacy panicles $8.50mid[20-24”]
‘Rise and Shine’– New hybrid with large 8” pyramidal mid-late[28”]
plumes of hot pink. Good heat tolerance 2 gal $12.50
‘Younique Silvery Pink’–Lovely soft pink, short plants$8.50early-mid[16-20”]
Astilbechinensis(Chinese Astilbe)
‘Amber Moon’ – Pink-tinted chartreuse spring foliage, lime-July-partial shade
green by summer. Lavender-purple flowers [34-38”] 2g $12.50August
‘Pumila’ – A dwarf ground-cover Astilbe, creeps by short
stolons. Late, lavender pink flowers [8”] $8.50
‘Mighty Chocolate Cherry’- The latest in the “Mighty Series”.
Dark chocolate foliage and cherry red flowers [45”]2 gal$12.50, 3 gal $15.00
‘Mighty Pip’ – New variety, very tall and robust. Extremely
large salmon-pink flower plumes [4’] 2 gal $12.50
‘Mighty Quin’ – Rose-red flowered, large grower [4’] 2 gal $12.50
‘Visions’ - Sturdy plumes of magenta purple, bold foliage [16”]June-partial shade
‘Visions in Red’ –Raspberry red form of the above [15”]July
Visions varieties, 1 gal $8.50
Astrantiamajor (Masterwort)1 gal pot $8.50
‘Star of Treasure’ - Clump-forming with upright stems of round,Junepartial shade
raspberry-red flowers with pincushion-like centers. [20”]
Auriniasaxatile aka Alyssum (Basket of Gold) 3.5” pot $3.00
'Compactum' - Bright yellow flowers, gray-green foliage,April-full sun
good in rock gardens. Showy with spring bulbs [8"]May
Baptisiaaustralis(False Indigo)1 gal $8.50
NViolet-blue pea-type flowers, gray-green foliage. A very June-full sun to
durable, long-lived perennial. Grown from seed. [4']Julypartial shade
BaptisiaDECADENCE® series, Proven Winners Selections
►‘Blueberry Sundae’ –Compact habit and medium blueJune-full sun to
flowers, shrub-like form and blue-green foliage [3’]Julypartial shade
‘Cherries Jubilee’ – Uniquely beautiful maroon and
yellow flowers, very different for Baptisia. Flowers age to
gold. Strong scapes on densely branched plants [30-36”]
►‘Lemon Meringue’ – Upright vase-like habit, lemon yellow
flowers open from charcoal gray buds on dark stems [36”]
Baptisia DECADENCE® series, Proven Winners Selections - continued
‘Sparkling Sapphires’ – Intensely vibrant violet-blue flowers.
Short stature and compact, non-flopping habit [30-36”]
‘Vanilla Cream’ – Pastel yellow buds open to creamy
white flowers borne on 10” long spikes. Foliage bronze
in spring, becoming gray-green in summer [30-36”]
AbovefivePROVEN WINNERS selections, 2 gal $15.00
Baptisiapendula (White False Indigo) 1 gal$10.00
N‘Alba’ – Spikes of white flowers on tall dark stems. A long-June-full sun to
lived native plant. Grown from seed. [3-4’] Limited qtyJulypartial shade