2018 Introductions Catalog10702 Seaman Road • Hebron, IL 60034

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January 2018Our new introductions in 2018 number closer to ten, hopefully that is a sign of our breeding program maturing. With Allium x Millenium chosen as the PPA plant of the year I would like to focus you on our Allium Breeding. Our closest to Millenium is one called August Asteroids a late and heavy bloomer that has a similar size and stature with the color being on the lighter side. Windy City on the other hand has a similar color but blooms earlier in late June early July. It’s also shorter growing to 15” tall. We have many new Alliums under way including a purple form that resembles our Pink Planet and larger form of Summer Beauty. Some of these new Alliums reseeded into the gravel garden next to Eryngium yuccifolium Prairie Moon, their globe shaped flowers are a very nice compliment to each other especially in dry conditions. We continue to select for sterility too.

Amsonias continue to make slow and steady progress. The bases are being loaded with our Baseball series. This year is time for the Seventh Inning Stretch. This illustris hybrid has smaller glossy foliage on 3’ plus upright and fuller plants. Light blue flowers are more clustered too. Golden yellow fall color with red stems peaking through. Delosperma x Orange Crush PPAF is a creamy orange sport of Fire Spinner. This year we also found a yellow sport and a variegated leaf too. Some of our latest Geums are turning out to be our best. Cherry Bomb’s semi double flowers emerge red but quickly takes on cherry pink color. It has shorter stems growing 12-15” tall. Top Shelf Margarita has exceptional dark green foliage which makes a nice foil for the upright 15-18” red stems and buds opening to electric yellow, lightly doubled flowers. In July 2017, 40% of these rebloomed too.

Our newest seed strain is another Liatris. Liatris ligulistylus Butterfly Magnet is selected for the slightly shorter stems typically 4-5’ tall. They are just as attractive to the male Monarchs. Rudbeckia x American Gold Rush has had the most interest this year with a handful of new licensees including some of the biggest growers in the country. URC trials are underway too. Trials in Georgia, Illinois and Colorado all looked great in July 2017. This year we have Rudbeckia x Glitters like Gold PPAF that resembles Goldsturm. This Septoria resistant plant is an improvement over Goldsturm. It has large cheesy gold flowers on heavy blooming plants, held on 3’ stems.

We have 2 new groundcover sedums. Sedum album Big Rock is a robust large green form of album with white flowers in June. Sedum rupestre Making Progress PPAF has deep green needle like foliage then in in late fall through May the plant turns plum red. It makes a great companion to Angelina and Blue Spruce. We also have a new seedling that is the Hydrangea Limelight of the Sedum world. I look forward to sharing it as soon as possible.

On the cover: Geum x Cherry Bomb PPAF

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While we have always looked at ornamental grasses as part of our business, it has become more and more of a focus as we continue breeding some of the best new grasses available, including Andropogon gerardii Blackhawks. This year we are bringing back our dwarf June grass called Tiny Tot. It has nice blue foliage and a dwarf habit under 1’ tall. On the larger size we have 5’ tall Molinia arundinacea Dutch Dreamer. It is just the right size when it comes to blending the tall and small. Golden yellow fall color on upright plants.

After 18 years of breeding Pennisetum we are getting some exciting color breaks including a golden form, extra deep green foliage, and heavy blooming short red flowered types all with nice fall color.

As our breeding program matures, we have begun to see things that we never even considered breeding for. We are currently breeding Andropogon, Bouteloua, Carex, Fescue, Miscanthus, Panicum, Pennisetum, Schizachyrium, Sesleria and Sporobolus.

We are even looking at some of the tender, yet perennial, grasses like Stipas and Pennisetums.

Brent Horvath- Breeder

p Our Breeding Philosophy POur plants are bred and selected in the tough conditions of the Midwest with hot humid summers and cold wet winters. We strive to breed plants not as a means,

but with an end in mind. Our goals are simple- improved, durable, ornamental garden plants for our own climate and the rest of the world! Our plants are bred to stand the test of time, if

they don’t survive or thrive in the garden why bother.

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Intrinsic IntroductionsGenus species Variety/Color COMMON NAME

New plants for 2018 are shown in blue.

Agastache x Velvet Crush PPAF Anise HyssopAllium cernuum Falling Stars - white Nodding OnionAllium cernuum Wine Drop Nodding OnionAllium schenoprasum Rising Star Dwarf ChivesAllium x Chivette PPAF Ornamental OnionAllium x Windy City PP#28,100 Ornamental OnionAllium x August Asteroids Ornamental OnionAmsonia hubrichtii Green Mist BluestarAmsonia tabernaemontana Fontana BluestarAmsonia tabernaemontana Short Stop BluestarAmsonia x First Hit Bluestar Amsonia x Halfway to Arkansas BluestarAmsonia x Midway to Montana Bluestar Amsonia x illustris Seventh Inning Stretch Bluestar Andropogon gerardii Blackhawks PP#27,949 Big BluestemAndropogon gerardii Dancing Wind PP#26,892 Big BluestemAndropogon gerardii Indian Warrior PP#24,999 Big Bluestem Andropogon gerardii Red October PP#26,283 Big Bluestem Aster x Arrested Development AsterCarex pensylvanica Straw Hat PPAF Penn sedgeDelosperma x Orange Crush PPAF Ice Plant Dianthus subacaulis Gary Eichhorn Cheddar PinksEchinacea purpurea Showoff Purple ConeflowerEchinacea purpurea White Showoff White ConeflowerEchinacea x Snow Cone Dwarf White ConeflowerEryngium yuccifolium Prairie Moon Dwarf Rattlesnake Master Eupatorium perfoliatum Milk and Cookies Boneset Festuca x Cool as Ice PP#27,651 Cool Blue FescueGeranium soboliferum Butterfly Kisses CranesbillGeum x Alabama Slammer PP#23,750 Garden GemsGeum x Banana Daiquiri PP#25,351 Garden GemsGeum x Champagne Garden GemsGeum x Cherry Bomb PPAF Garden Gems Geum x Citronge PPAF Garden GemsGeum x Coppertone Punch PPAF Garden GemsGeum x Cosmopolitan PP#24,982 Garden GemsGeum x Dark and Stormy PP#27,225 Garden GemsGeum x Gimlet PP#26,223 Garden GemsGeum x Limoncello Garden GemsGeum x Mai Tai PP#22,433 Garden GemsGeum x Peach Daiquiri PP#28,840 Garden GemsGeum x Sangria Garden GemsGeum x Sea Breeze PP#26,437 - orange Garden GemsGeum x Solid Gold Dancer PPAF Garden GemsGeum x Spanish Fly PP#27,226 Garden GemsGeum x Tequila Sunrise PP#21,514 Garden GemsGeum x Top Shelf Margarita PPAF Garden GemsGeum x Wet Kiss PP#27,227 Garden GemsHemerocallis x Dustin Domansky DaylilyHemerocallis x On Top DaylilyHosta x Hasta Mañana PPAF HostaIris pumila Prolific Purple Std. Dwarf bearded Iris

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Intrinsic IntroductionsGenus species Variety/Color COMMON NAMEKoeleria glauca Tiny Tot June Grass Lamium maculatum Ghost LamiumLeucanthemum superbum Daisy Duke PP#21,914 Dasiy May®

Liatris ligulistylis Butterfly Magnet Meadow Blazing Star Liatris spicata Trailblazer Blazing Star / Gayfeather Molinia arundinacea Dutch Dreamer Tall Moor Grass Monarda x Mojo PPAF Bee BalmParthenocissus tricuspidata Grand Slam Boston IvyPennisetum alopecuroides Ginger Love PP#26,442 Ginger Love Fountain Grass Pennisetum alopecuroides Piglet PP#19,074 Dwarf Fountain GrassPennisetum alopecuroides Red Glare Fountain GrassPennisetum alopecuroides Red Head Red Head Fountain GrassPennisetum alopecuroides Red Rocket PP#28,715 Red Rocket Fountain GrassPenstemon digitalis Pocahontas PP#24,804 BeardtonguePhlox pilosa Bungalow Blue Prairie PhloxPolemonium x Heaven Scent PP#20,214 Jacobs LadderPolemonium reptans Soft Rain Jacob’s LadderPolygonatum x Prince Charming PP#22,304 Dwarf Solomon’s SealPrunella vulgaris Under the Sea SelfhealRudbeckia x American Gold Rush PP#28,498 Black Eyed SusanRudbeckia x Glitters Like Gold PPAF Black Eyed Susan Salvia elegans Golden Delicious PP#17,977 Golden Pineapple SageSalvia nemorosa Ave Maria Perennial Salvia/Meadow Sage Salvia nemorosa Blueberry Beret Perennial Salvia/Meadow SageSalvia nemorosa Lurie mix strain Perennial SalviaSalvia nemerosa Pink Wesuve Meadow SageSanguisorba canadensis Candlelight BurnetSchyzachrium scoparium Jazz Little BluestemSedum album Big Rock Stonecrop Sedum (Phedimus) ellacombianum Cutting Edge PPAF StonecropSedum rupestre Making Progress PPAF Stonecrop Sedum sexangulare Golddigger StonecropSedum spurium Red Rock Two Row Stonecrop Sedum x Beka USPP#18,398 Autumn Delight™ Sedum x Joyful PPAF Showy Stonecrop Sedum x Lajos USPP# 14,421 Autumn Charm™ Sedum x Peace and Joy PPAF Showy StonecropSedum x Pillow Talk PP#28,528 Showy StonecropSedum x Plum Perfection PP#22,690 Showy StonecropSedum x Pure Joy PP#24,194 Showy Stonecrop Sedum x Rock Star PPAF Showy StonecropSedum x Thundercloud PP#21,833 Showy StonecropSorghastrum nutans Skywalker Indian GrassSorghastrum nutans St. Louis Indian GrassSpartina pectinata Cinnamon Spice Prairie Cord GrassStachys x Summer Crush PPAF BetonyStachys x Summer Romance PPAF BetonyVernonia x Southern Cross IronweedVeronica incana Pure Silver Wooly SpeedwellVeronica x Good Night Irene Spike SpeedwellVeronica x Spike PP#27,814 Spike Speedwell

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Grasses Genus species Variety/Color COMMON NAMEAndropogon gerardii Blackhawks PP#27,949 Big BluestemAndropogon gerardii Dancing Wind PP#26,892 Big BluestemAndropogon gerardii Indian Warrior PP#24,999 Big BluestemAndropogon gerardii Red October PP#26,283 Big Bluestem Carex pensylvanica Straw Hat PPAF Penn sedgeFestuca x Cool as Ice PP#27,651 Cool Blue FescueKoeleria glauca Tiny Tot June Grass Molinia arundinacea Dutch Dreamer Tall Moor Grass Pennisetum alopecuroides Ginger Love PP#26,442 Ginger Love Fountain Grass Pennisetum alopecuroides Piglet PP#19,074 Dwarf Fountain GrassPennisetum alopecuroides Red Glare Fountain GrassPennisetum alopecuroides Red Head Red Head Fountain GrassPennisetum alopecuroides Red Rocket PP#28,715 Red Rocket Fountain GrassSchyzachrium scoparium Jazz Little BluestemSorghastrum nutans Skywalker Red Rocket Fountain GrassSorghastrum nutans St. Louis Indian GrassSpartina pectinata Cinnamon Spice Prairie Cord Grass

URC (Unrooted cutting available) Genus species Variety/ColorGeum x Alabama Slammer PP#23,750 Geum x Banana Daiquiri PP#25,351Geum x Mai Tai PP#22,433Geum x SangriaGeum x Sea Breeze PP#26,437 Geum x Tequila Sunrise PP#21,514Lamium maculatum GhostSedum (Phedimus) ellacombianum Cutting Edge PPAF Sedum sexangulare GolddiggerSedum spurium Red Rock Sedum x Pillow Talk PP#28,528 Sedum x Plum Perfection PP#22,690Sedum x Rock Star PPAF Sedum x Thundercloud PP#21,833 Veronica incana Pure SilverVeronica x Spike PP#27,814

Vendors include: Darwin Perennials, Dummen, HMA Plants

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The following US companies are licensed propagators on one or more of our patented plants:AG 3, Inc. Altman PlantsArt Form NurseriesBall Horticultural (Darwin Perennials)Blooming NurseryC. RakerCreek Hill NurseryDarwin Plants Emerald Coast GrowersGardenworldGET GroupGreen Leaf Plants (Aris) Greenleaf NurseryHinsdale NurseryHMA

Hoffman NurseryJ.A.O. NurseryJanus Gardens (Canada), Inc.Kurt Bluemel, Inc.North Creek NurseriesOglesby InternationalPapio Valley NurseryPioneer GardensPlug ConnectionPoplar Ridge NurseryProgressive PerennialsProven Winners Four Star G-H, Pleasant View, Walters GardensRitter Horticultural

Skagit GardensStonehouse NurserySunny Border NurserySwift Greenhouses, IncT & L Nursery, Inc.Twixwood NurseryVan Essen NurseryWalla Walla NurseryWalters Gardens

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Agastache x Anise HyssopVelvet Crush PPAF – Originally selected for it’s deeper green crinkled foliage. The backs are even more interesting with rich velvet purpled underside. Large, long blooming plants bloom pink on 3’ + stems beginning in mid summer. The rose colored seedheads are as showy held on deep green to chocolate brown stems. Full sun, average soil. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 $0.10 patented plugs

Allium cernuum Nodding OnionFalling Stars - white – This white form of nodding onion has thicker gray green foliage on 18 – 24” tall stems, a bit taller than the species. Full sun to light shade, average well drained to dry soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 custom

Allium cernuum Nodding OnionWine Drop – This vegetative form of Nodding Onion was selected for its darker pink color. At cool times the pedicels are wine colored too giving an added hint of pink to the flower head. The foliage is on the thin side. Stems grow 15-18” tall. Full sun, well drained soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 custom

Allium schenoprasum Dwarf Pink ChiveRising Star – Extra dwarf pink chives reaching only 10-12” tall and wide, bloom in May. Fine grey, green, grassy foliage looks nice all season long. 70 plug .75 Easy to grow. Plants prefer full sun and average to well drained soil. 4 1/2” 3.00 Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2010 plugs Blooming Nursery

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Agastache x Velvet Crush PPAF

Allium cernuum Wine Drop

Allium cernuum Falling Stars

Allium schenoprasum Rising Star

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Allium x Ornamental OnionAugust Asteroids – Heavy blooming plants begin to bud in July above glossy green foliage 6-8” tall. Light pink lavender flowers open on round clusters in 50 plug 1.00 August atop 18” stems. Full sun, Average to well drained soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 plugs

Chivette PPAF – A mostly sterile chive with edible kelly green foliage all season long. Initially upright but then more relaxed reaching 12-15” + long. This vigorous plant is easy to grow. Lavender purple flowers with a purple stripe down the middle of the pedal are also edible and held on 12” + stems. Beginning as round buds the 70 plug 1.25 flower open to 1” wide. Full sun preferred. Average to dry soil. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 $0.15 patented plugs Pioneer Gardens (Fall 2018 – Spring 2019)

Windy City PP#28,100 – Dark green glossy foliage reaches 15” tall and wide. Dark rose purple flower clusters begin to color in June and open in July on 18-20” stems. Full sun is best. Average well drained to dry soil. 50 plug 1.50 Very drought tolerant. 1 Gal. 6.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 $0.20 patented plugs AG 3, Inc., Creekhill, Pioneer Gardens, Van Essen Nursery

Amsonia hubrichtii BluestarGreen Mist – This extra fine form has deep green needle like foliage. Uniform plants reach 3’ tall and wide. Nice fall color of orange to golden yellow. Full sun average to dry soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2014 custom

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Allium x Chivette PPAF

Amsonia hubrictii Green Mist

Allium x August Asteroids

Allium x Windy City PP#28,100

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Amsonia tabernaemontana BluestarFontana – This red stem selection has slightly darker blue flower clusters at the end of May into June on 36” + plants. In August the red seedheads are showy too. Zone 4-9. Full sun to light shade. Well drained to dry soil. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 custom

Amsonia x Baseball™ BluestarShort Stop – Compact 2’+ plants bloom the end of May early June with light blue cone shaped flower clusters. While most Amsonias have a growth spurt after flowering this one is stopped short. Yellow fall color too. Full sun is best. Average to well drained soils. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 custom

First Hit – Our second plant in the Baseball™ Series, This intermediate foliage is exceptionally dark and glossy, held on red-purple stems in spring, quickly followed by clusters of light blue flowers. The habit is also more compact growing around 2’+. Nice yellow fall color too. Full sun, average soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 custom

Seventh Inning Stretch – Initially glossy foliage emerges green but smaller than a typical illustris. The habit on this hybrid is also upright but more reserved and is bushier. Light blue flower clusters bloom at the top of the thin stems in

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late May, early June eventually reaching 3’ . Full sun to light shade. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 custom

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Amsonia x Short Stop

Amsonia x Seventh Inning Stretch Amsonia x First Hit

Amsonia tabernaemontana Fontana

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Amsonia x BluestarHalfway to Arkansas – The foliage is a glossy deep green and uniformly needle-like. Pale blue flowers cluster in May. Rounded mounds top out just over 48” tall and wide. Yellow fall color comes a bit later than the other Amsonias. Try it with Pennisetum Red Head, and Penstemon Huskers Red and 70 plug 1.00 Pocahontas. Full sun to light shade in well drained to moist soil. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2005 plugs Blooming Nursery, GET group, Hortech Twixwood

Midway to Montana – Technically this is probably Amsonia tabernaemontana salicifolia as is our Halfway to Arkansas. This form is practically half the size too. Mature plants have intermediate foliage around 3/8 - 1/2“ wide with clumps maturing to 3’ tall and wide. Light blue flower clusters bloom at around 12-18” + with a bolt of foliage after that. These adaptable plants will grow in full sun to part shade and most any soil except wet. Fall color is a striking golden yellow. These plants can make a nice informal herbacous hedge too. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 plugs

Andropogon gerardii Big BluestemBlackhawks PP#27,949 – Deeper green foliage takes on a deep purple background in mid-summer deepening to dark purple and near black in some parts of the plant. Upright 5’+ tall plants will stand out in the landscape, especially with other tall 50 plug 2.75 grasses. Full sun, average soil. 1 Gal. 7.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 $0.25 Patented plugs Emerald Coast, Greenleaf Nursery, Hoffman Nursery, Janus Gardens, Northcreek Nursey, Oglesby International, Poplar Ridge, Twixwood, Walla Walla Nursey, Walters Gardens

Dancing Wind PP#26,892 – Selected for its bi-color late summer color of green and red deepening to dark red in September and scarlet after frost. Heavy blooming plants begin in August with the entire plant becoming mostly red by the end of September. Grows to 6’ tall and almost 2’ wide. Full sun is best. Any soil 50 plug 2.75 but wet. 1 Gal. 6.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2014 $0.25 Patented plugs Emerald Coast, Greenleaf Nursery

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Andropogon gerardii Dancing Wind PP#26,892

Amsonia x Midway to Montana

Andropogon gerardii Blackhawks PP#27,949

Amsonia x Halfway to Arkansas

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Andropogon gerardii Big BluestemIndian Warrior PP#24,999 – Our first vegetative Big Bluestem is distinct from the species from the time it emerges. Darker green and more substantial foliage turn red below the red flowers which deepen all the way into October. Upright License plants grow 6’ tall and 2’ wide with maturity. Full sun and any soil but wet. Only 100.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2012 $0.25 Patented plugs Blooming Nursery, Emerald Coast GET Group, Janus Gardens, Inc, Twixwood, Walters Gardens

Red October PP#26,283 – Our second vegetative form of Big Bluestem and for its fall color its hard to beat. Initially it was selected for its finer foliage,

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and has a nice upright habit to 6’. Foliage emerges deep green usually having some red tips from spring on. Starting in August the red highlights increase and deepen to a rich burgundy red. After the first frost usually in October, the foliage turns a more scarlet red taking on a striking appearance. Red flowers begin in August. Full sun is best for the red foliage color. Well drained soil. 50 plug 2.75 John Greenlee called this “the New Rubrum.” 1 Gal. 6.50 3 Gal. 13.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 $0.25 Patented plugs Art Form, Emerald Coast, Get Group, Hoffman Nursery, Janus Gardens, Inc, J.A.O. Nursery, North Creek Nurseries, Oglesby International, Twixwood, Walla Walla Nursery

Aster x AsterArrested Development – Bushy plants grow 12-15” tall in maturity. Deep lavender blue flowers begin around mid-September over greyed green foliage. Full sun, well drained soil. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2014 plugs

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Andropogon gerardii Indian Warrior PP#24,999

Andropogon gerardii Red October PP#26,283

Aster laevis Arrested Development

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Carex pensylvanica Pennsylvania Sedge, Common Oak SedgeStraw Hat PPAF – This rhizomatous and vegetative form of penn sedge has a vigorous habit. It also has more substantial flower clusters than the species with reliable heavy spring bloom in April-May. It makes a good groundcover for dry shade. I have it planted with Polemonium x ‘Heaven Scent’ Tolerates full sun with irrigation. Part shade is best. The bright green foliage reaches only 5-6”. 4 1/2” 4.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 $0.15 Patented plugs Emerald Coast Growers

Delosperma x Ice PlantOrange Crush PPAF – This orange sport of Fire Spinner has a softness to it and slight pink bases to the petals. These low growing and spreading plants have

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fingered succulent foliage nearly covered with flowers in April - May into June. They 70 plug 0.75 prefer well drained to dry soil and full sun is best. 4 1/2” 3.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 custom

Dianthus subacaulis Cheddar PinksGary Eichhorn – Short, clean, spreading mounds with delicate, very fragrant, pink flowers starting mid May. Sporadic rebloom in fall. Full sun to light shade, well drained soil. Named for the breeder. Reminiscent of Tiny Rubies variety with cleaner, gray green foliage. 1 Gal. 4.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2000 custom Bluebird, Sunny Border Nursery

Echinacea purpurea Purple ConeflowerShowoff – Selected for the extra wide and long drooping pink petals and extra showy orange cones, this seed strain stands out at a distance, especially when compared to the new upright petaled forms. Full sun well drained soil. 70 plug 0.75 Long blooming. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2010 custom

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Carex pensylvanica Straw Hat PPAF

Echinacea purpurea Showoff

Delosperma x Orange Crush PPAF

Dianthus subacaulis Gary Eichhorn

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Echinacea purpurea Purple ConeflowerWhite Showoff – After years of observing the pink form and pulling out the best whites we are able to offer a white strain of Showoff. Bright honey colored cones and hanging white petals on vigorous 3’+ plants. Great for a naturalistic planting. Full sun, well drained soil. Long blooming. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 custom

Echinacea x Dwarf White ConeflowerSnow Cone – Bushy plants skirted with foliage reaching 18-24” tall and wide. Pure white flowers open with green cones that fade to a chartreuse yellow, making a pleasing combination. This hybrid has tennessensis in it giving 70 plug 2.00 it longevity over straight purpurea types. Full sun, well drained soil. 1 Gal. 7.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2011 stage III Emerald Coast Growers, Hortech, Microplant

Eryngium yuccifolium Rattlesnake MasterPrairie Moon – This uniformly short seed strain was selected for its shorter statured 3’+ stems compared to the species which grows to 5’ and tends to flop. The foliage is also thinner and bluer. White flowers begin in June or July. In fall the seedheads turn brown and hold on into winter. Plant in full sun, dry to well drained soil. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 custom

Eupatorium perfoliatum BonesetMilk and Cookies – This native wetland species tolerates average soil. This selection has chocolate red foliage with milky white flowers in July on 3’ stems. 70 plug 1.50 Full sun, moist to average soil. Easy to combine with. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2014 custom Dummen Orange

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Echinacea x Snow Cone

Eupatorium perfoliatum Milk ‘n Cookies Eryngium yuccifolium Prairie Moon

Echinacea purpurea White Showoff

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Festuca x Cool Blue FescueCool as Ice PP#27,651 – This one was selected for its lighter green spring emergence giving the plant a slight bi-color look and better heat tolerance in summer. Vigorous plants turn blue in summer. Flower stems reach 18” with 50 plug 1.75 foliage reaching 24” wide. Zone 4-8. Full sun to light shade, well drained 4 1/2” 3.50 soil is best. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 $0.20 Patented plugs Altman Plants, Art Form, C. Raker, Creek Hill Nursery, Emerald Coast Growers, GET Group, Janus Gardens, J.A.O. Nursery, Plug Connection, Poplar Ridge, Twixwood, Walla Walla Nursery

Geranium soboliferum CranesbillButterfly Kisses – A unique geranium since it begins to flower in September. Large clumps of pale green foliage reach 2’+ wide and 18”+ tall. Nice en masse or planted where it can weave between other plants. Perfect with Eragrostis spectabilis. Magenta and pink bicolor flowers dance along the foliage, which can have nice red highlights in October adding to its seasonal interest. Full sun to light shade, well drained soil. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2009 custom

Geum x Garden GemsAlabama Slammer PP#23,750 – Hairy mounds of foliage grow 8-10” tall and over 1’ wide. In May, burgundy stems to 18”+ bloom with multi colored deep orange flowers edged and highlighted with red. Mostly semi-double 50 plug 1.50 1 1/2” flowers. Full sun, moist, drained soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2011 $0.20 Patented plugs, URC, GET Group, Darwin Perennials, stage III Dummen Orange, Gulley Greenhouse, Pioneer, Vitro Westland

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Festuca x Cool as Ice PP#27,651

Geranium soboliferum Butterfly Kisses Geum x Alabama Slammer PP#23,750

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Geum x Garden GemsBanana Daiquiri PP#25,351 – Clear lemon yellow semi double flowers on floriferous plants start blooming the end of April on 18”+ stems and continue through May. Semi evergreens foliage reaches 10” tall by 12-15” wide. 50 plug 1.50 Best in full sun with rich moist to average soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2012 $0.20 Patented plugs, URC, Blooming Nursery, Darwin Perennials, stage III Dummen Orange, Get Group, Gulley Greenhouse, Pioneer, Skagit Gardens, Vitro Westland

Champagne – Creamy white nodding to side facing flowers on substantial plants reaching 24” tall and wide sometimes taller. Vigorous plants hardy zone 4-8. Rich moist soil is best. 1 Gal. 4.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 custom

Cherry Bomb PPAF – Semi-double sterile flowers between grenadine and vermillion red fade to cherry pink. Held on maroon stems to 15” tall. Nice

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fuzzy green foliage too in mound 10” tall and 12”-15” wide. Rich moist soil 50 plug 1.50 in sun is best. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 $0.20 Patented plugs Pioneer Gardens

Citronge PPAF – Creamy orange flowers emerge in May from red stem and buds on 18” stems. Wide folded petals overlap giving a nice full effect. Heavy 50 plug 1.50 blooming plants have some rebloom too. Full sun, moist rich soil. Zone 4-8. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 $0.20 Patented plugs Vitro Westland stage III

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Geum x Banana Daiquiri PP#25,351

Geum x Champagne

Geum x Cherry Bomb PPAF

Geum x Citronge PPAF

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Geum x Garden GemsCoppertone Punch PPAF – Semi-double orange flowers in May have shorter petals on top of the full size petals for a layered look. Saturated orange flowers on airy green stems 18” plus tall. Semi evergreen hairy foliage on 10” x 12-15” clumps look good all season. Moist rich soil is ideal, but average soil is suitable. 50 plug 1.50 Full sun. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 $0.20 Patented plugs

Cosmopolitan PP#24,982 – Creamy petals flushed and edged with a rosy pink on semi double flowers that look like miniature roses, appear on 18” burgundy stems in May. Semi evergreen foliage on 10” x 12-15” clumps. Moist rich soil 50 plug 1.50 is ideal, but average soil is suitable. Full sun. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2012 $0.20 Patented plugs, URC, Blooming Nursery, Gulley Greenhouse, stage III Microplant, Pioneer Gardens, Skagit Gardens, Vitro Westland

Dark and Stormy PP#27,225 – Red stems and buds reveal red-orange semi-double flowers when they open, then fade to orange showing both red and orange together. Attractive cut green foliage is semi-evergreen and has some red fall color too. Clumps grow to 10” tall with flowers on 18” stems. Full sun, rich moist soil 50 plug 1.50 is best. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2014 $0.20 Patented plugs, stage III Vitro Westland

Gimlet PP#26,223 – near white – This light yellow Geum can have white tips in its petals especially as the semi double flowers fade. They begin blooming in early May and continue for 3-4 weeks on 18” green stems. Full sun, rich moist 50 plug 1.50 soil is best. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 $0.20 Patented plugs, stage III Pioneer, Vitro Westland

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Geum x Cosmopolitan PP#24,982

Geum x Dark and Stormy PP#27,225

Geum x Coppertone Punch PPAF

Geum x Gimlet PP#26,223

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Geum x Garden GemsLimoncello – Single lemon yellow flowers look straight up on 12-15” red 50 plug 1.50 stems. This is one of our heaviest blooming Geums. Full sun, rich moist soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 plugs, stage III Vitro Westland

Mai Tai PP#22,433 – Heavy blooming, vigorous plants have single to semi- double blooms of vermillion red fading to a peachy-pink in May. Clumping mounds reach just over 1’ wide topped by burgundy 18” stems. Full sun, 50 plug 1.50 moist to average soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2010 $0.20 Patented plugs, URC, Darwin Perennials, Dummen Orange, stage III GET group, Gulley Greenhouse, Pioneer, Skagit Gardens, Twixwood, Vitro Westland

Peach Daiquiri PP#28,840 – Peach flowers are nearly semi-double blooming throughout May on red 18” stems. Foliage mounds 10-12” tall by 18” + wide. 50 plug 1.50 Full sun, rich moist to average soil. Zone 4-8. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 $0.20 Patented plugs

Sangria – A semidouble, sterile, intense red hybrid with a long bloom time 50 plug 1.50 starting the end of May and going through June into July. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2008 plugs, URC, Blooming Nursery, Darwin Perennials, stage III Darwin Plants, Microplant, Skagit Gardens

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Geum x Peach Daiquiri PP#28,840Geum x Mai Tai PP#22,433

Geum x Limoncello Geum x Sangria

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Geum x Garden GemsSea Breeze PP#26,437 – orange – This robust grower has larger hairy foliage than most Geums. Orange flowers can verge on the red side after cold nights and measure 2” wide. The unique flowers have folded wavy petals like they are blowing in the breeze and are held on red 18” + stems. Full sun, rich 50 plug 1.50 moist soil. Nice with Salvias. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 $0.20 Patented plugs, stage III Dummen Orange, Pioneer, Vitro Westland

Solid Gold Dancer PPAF – A new color in garden gems, this is the first gold color in the cocktail series. Semi-double ruffled and sometime notched petals over lap to form a full looking flower. Hairy foliage on robust growing plants makes mounds 8” + tall and over 1’ wide. Peak bloom is mid May. Full sun to light shade, rich moist soil. Side note: For those not familiar with this cocktail, that’s because we made up the name and therefore had to make up the cocktail. I made this refreshing summer drink up waiting for a plane home in the Warsaw Airport. Repasado tequila 50 plug 1.50 on ice with three fresh squeezed lemon wedges. Sip and enjoy! 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 $0.20 Patented plugs

Spanish Fly PP#27,226 – Single gold flowers tipped in red have hints of orange too. 50 plug 1.50 Red stems grow 18” tall in May. Full sun, rich, moist soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2014 $0.20 Patented plugs

Tequila Sunrise PP#21,514 – The second in our cocktail series. Cool off your spring with a refreshing Tequila Sunrise. Lemony yellow single and semi double flowers drip with a touch of grenadine rose red on the end of the burgundy red stems. 1’ clumps with the flower stems 50 plug 1.50 reaching 15-18” start blooming in May and go into June. Full sun with moist soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2009 $0.20 Patented plugs, URC Blooming Nursery, Darwin Perennials, Dummen Orange, GET group, Gulley Greenhouse, Twixwood

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Geum x Sea Breeze PP#26,437

Geum x Spanish Fly PP#27,226

Geum x Solid Gold Dancer PPAF

Geum x Tequila Sunrise PP#21,514

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Geum x Garden GemsTop Shelf Margarita PPAF – This clear and bright yellow is nearly semi-double and stands out against the deep green foliage. Upright habit of red stems 15-18” tall.

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Makes great presentation in pots and at retail. Reliable rebloom on almost half of 50 plug 1.50 the plants is an exiting addition to this genus after 10 years of breeding. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 $0.20 Patented plugs Pioneer Gardens

Wet Kiss PP#27,227 – Is a deeper colored red sport of Mai Tai with more vermillion to orange semi-double flowers. Red stems and buds grow to 18” Full 50 plug 1.50 sun, rich moist soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2014 $0.20 Patented plugs Pioneer Gardens

Hemerocallis x DaylilyDustin Domansky – (Diploid) Buttery yellow, 3” flowers on 24”+ stems have a hint of pink down the middle of the petals. June bloom with some rebloom in August. Full sun, well drained soil. Dustin was a family friend and like a cousin, who suffered from Spinebifida. This cheery plant matches his great personality and attitude in life. 1 Gal. 4.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2011 divisions

On Top – Syn. Baby Stella™. One of the shortest daylilies you’ll ever see. The stems are typically 6” tall, which leave the golden flowers sitting right “on top” of the mound of foliage. Some rebloom. Prefers full sun, well drained soil. NOTE: We are breeding with this and should have some more extremely short ones in the future. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2007 divisions Pioneer Gardens

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Geum x Wet Kiss PP#27,227

Hemerocallis x On Top Syn. Baby Stella™

Geum x Top Shelf Margarita PPAF

Hemerocallis x Dustin Domansky

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Hosta x HostaHasta Mañana PPAF – A combination of two of the best Hostas. This sport likely came from Francee and nearly mimics another one of its great relatives, Gold Standard. Lightly puckered veined leaves emerge near apple green and quickly begin to fade to gold at the tips eventually becoming entirely gold except for the mostly thin white edge although sometimes a deep green streak appears. Green new foliage continues to emerge giving the whole plant a wave of green to gold colors highlighted by the 50 plug 1.00 edges! Part sun to shade, rich soil. 1 Gal. 7.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 $0.20 patented plugs, stage III Vitro Westland

Iris pumila Std. Dwarf bearded IrisProlific Purple – Fragrant purple flowers smell like grapes, on silvered green foliage to 12”+. Flowers in May on 15-18” stems. Named by my Dad for its extreme vigor. An old variety from our Glenview Garden Center. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2006 divisions

Koeleria glauca June GrassTiny Tot – This selection was made for the shorter flower stems which sit right inside the silver blue foliage. Clumps reach around 8” wide and 10-12” tall.

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Full sun, well drained soil. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 custom

Lamium maculatum LamiumGhost – Mostly silvered foliage is what caught our eye on this Lamium. Purple flower clusters fit right in. Full sun with moisture or part shade, well drained soil. Extra vigorous (Groundcover). 4 1/2” 3.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2007 plugs, URC readily available

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Iris pumila Prolific Purple

Lamium maculatum Ghost

Hosta x Hasta Mañana PPAF

Koeleria glauca Tiny Tot

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Leucanthemum superbum Daisy May® Daisy Duke PP#21,914 – Extremely uniform plants. Tight perky habit with star quality growing to 2’ tall have a dome shaped habit with deep green foliage and flat 3” daisies. Picked to be a Proven Winners Perennial! Full sun, well drained soil. Nice with yellow daylilies. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2010 Proven Proven Winners, Four Star, Winner Pleasant View, Walters Gardens Exclusive

Liatris ligulistylis Meadow Blazing Star Butterfly Magnet – This seed strain is selected for a more reserved 4’ size compared to the 5-6’ tall species. Extra attractive to male monarchs, these plants have a pheramone that attracts the butterflies like a magnet once they begin

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blooming in July. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 custom

Liatris spicata Blazing Star / GayfeatherTrailblazer – Originally selected for some red tips to the foliage, this tetraploid form of Liatris spicata only reaches 24” + tall and 15-18” wide. Thick purple flowers in summer turn black as they to go to seed. Extra showy and compact compared to the species. An improvement on ‘Kobold’. Full sun, most any soil. 70 plug 1.00 Zones 4-9. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 custom

Molinia arundinacea Tall Moor GrassDutch Dreamer – This medium sized Molinia still reaches 5’ tall, so its perfect

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for blending tall and small. Upright plants have golden yellow fall color too. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 custom

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Leucanthemum superbum Daisy Duke PP#21,914 Daisy May®

Liatris spicata Trailblazer

Liatris ligulistylis Butterfly Magnet

Molinia arundinacea Dutch Dreamer

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Monarda x Bee BalmMojo PPAF – Chocolate red foliage emerges early with short silvered hairs and chocolate red stems too. By the time the purple flowers bloom in June, the mildew resistant foliage turns to green. Grows to 24” + tall. Full sun; average to well 70plug 1.00 drained soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 $0.10 patented plugs

Parthenocissus tricuspidata Boston IvyGrand Slam – This plant has great looking foliage three seasons out of the year. Semi glossy foliage emerges lighter green but quickly colors up to deep green. The real show comes in Fall when the uniform bright red fall color is hard to beat. This climbing vine will grow over 20’ tall and cling to stone. Zone 4-9. 1 Gal. 9.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017

Pennisetum alopecuroides Ginger Love Fountain GrassGinger Love PP#26,442 – If you like Red Heads you’ll love Ginger Love. This red flowered fountain grass grows 2-3’ tall and wide with thick red inflorescense 50 plug 2.00 starting in August and holding on until October. Plants should be deadheaded 1 Gal. 6.00 once seeds start to drop. Full sun, well drained to average soil. Zones 5-9. 3 Gal. 13.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 $0.20 Patented plugs Altman Plants, Blooming Nursery, Greenleaf, Emerald Coast, Northwest Horticulture, Janus Gardens, Inc, T&L Nursery, Twixwood, Plug Connection, Progressive Perennials, Stonehouse Nursery

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Monarda x Mojo PPAF

Pennisetum alopecuroides Ginger Love PP#26,442

Parthenocissus tricuspidata Grand Slam

Top 10 New IntrosAmsonia x illustris ‘Seventh Inning Stretch’Allium x schenoprasum ‘Chivette’ PPAF

Andropogon ‘Blackhawks’ PPAFGeum x ‘Cherry Bomb’ PPAF

Geum x ‘Top Shelf Margarita’ PPAFPennisetum ‘Red Rocket’ PPAF

Rudbeckia x ‘American Gold Rush’ PPAFRudbeckia x ‘Glitters Like Gold’ PPAF

Sedum x ‘Peace and Joy’ PPAFSedum x Pillow Talk PPAF

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Pennisetum alopecuroides Ginger Love Fountain GrassPiglet PP#19,074, EU PBR# 32,991 – This dwarf fountain grass tops out at around 18” tall and wide. Full sun, well drained soil. Comments: The lowers are substantial enough to be viewed in the landscape compared to Little Bunny and plants grow to about half the size of Hameln. Try with Pixie Meadowbrite™ 50 plug 1.50 or Liatris Kobold. For trial or licensing information, please call Brent. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2006 $0.10 Patented plugs Artform Nurseries, Blooming Nursery, Emerald Coast, GET Group, Hoffman, J.A.O. Nursery, Stonehouse, Sunny Border Nursery, Twixwood

Pennisetum alopecuroides Fountain GrassRed Glare – This very upright fountain grass is also one of the earliest to bloom starting in July. Reddish flowers on 42-48” tall plants only reach around 24” + wide on top. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 custom

Pennisetum alopecuroides Red Head Fountain GrassRed Head – An early form of red flowering Pennisetum. I selected this one in 1998 from among Pennisetum National Arboretum. Red Head shows its red inflorescence the beginning of August, one month earlier than most. It looked stunning against the Feather Reed Grass in the field beds at the nursery. Nice

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with other red grasses, variegated Miscanthus and Joe Pye Weed. Full sun, well 50 plug 1.50 drained to moist soil. It should be deadheaded in October to prevent reseeding 1 Gal. 5.00 Awarded in 2010 at the ISU Conference in Europe. 3 Gal. 12.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2003 plugs readily available

Red Rocket PP#28,715 – Get ready for take off, when the dark red flower spikes of ‘Red Rocket’ bloom in late summer they will be flying off the shelf. 3’ x 3’ + substantial plants are the perfect size to blend the tall and small in your 50 plug 2.00 border. Full sun, well drained soil. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 $0.25 HGTV custom Emerald Coast Growers Exclusive

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Pennisetum alopecuroides Piglet PP#19,074

Pennisetum alopecuroides Red Glare

Penstemon alopecuroides Red Head

Penstemon alopecuroides Red Rocket PP#28,715

Top 15 Favorite Perennial IntrosAllium ‘Windy City’

Echinacea ‘Snowcone’Geum ‘Mai Tai’

Leucanthemum ‘Daisy Duke’Penstemon d. ‘Pocahontas’Polemonium ‘Heaven Scent’

Polygonatum ‘Prince Charming’Rudbeckia ‘American Gold Rush’

Sedum ‘Pure Joy’Sedum ‘Peace and Joy’

Sedum ‘Pillow Talk’ Sedum ‘Rock Star’ PPAF

Sedum ‘Thundercloud’Vernonia ‘Southern Cross’

Veronica incana ‘Pure Silver’

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Penstemon digitalis BeardtonguePocahontas PP#24,804 – Burgundy foliage emerges in spring quickly followed in June by 3-4’ burgundy red stems holding loose clusters of purple pink flowers. An irresistible combination judging from the womens reaction when we had it blooming near the office. The hummingbirds also had a taste and find it equally 50 plug 1.25 appealing. Plants prefer full sun, and well drained to rich soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2012 $0.20 Patented plugs Blooming Nurseries, Dummen Orange, GET Group, Grow ‘n Sell, North Creek Nurseries, Skagit Gardens, Stonehouse Nursery, Twixwood, Vitro Westland, Walla Walla

Phlox pilosa Prairie PhloxBungalow Blue – Evolving blue to lavender blue flowers with blue eyes are fragrant blooming in May. Thick clean pointed foliage on 15-18” stems. Best in lean to average soil in full sun. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2014 Blooming Nursery

Polemonium reptans Jacobs LadderSoft Rain – After years of selecting for unique forms of reptans we finally have a finer form to share. Both the foliage size and plant size are smaller, topping out at just around 1’ tall. Irridescent light blue flowers deepen with cool nights giving the petals a second deeper hue. Too nice not to share. A perfect companion with short Carex and other spring plants. Full sun to part shade. Average soil, though it will tolerate dry soil. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 custom

Heaven Scent PP#20,214 – Lacy pinnate foliage emerges red and continues to hold red highlights until summer. Grape scented blue flowers begin in May and can continue into June. Plants top out at 18-24” tall. Drought tolerant clumps can grow in full sun to part shade. Makes a good cut flower, too. Nice with Geum 1 Gal. 6.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2008 $0.25 Patented custom, stage III, Creekhill, Grow n’ Sell, Pioneer, Stonehouse, Vitro Westland

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Penstemon digitalis Pocahontas PP#24,804

Polemonium x Heaven Scent PP#20,214

Phlox pilosa Bungalow Blue

Polemonium reptans Soft Rain

44a

Polygonatum biflorum Dwarf Solomon’s SealPrince Charming PP#22,304 – In cooperation with Chicagoland Grows! Clumps no taller than 12” start the spring with many pair of creamy white perfumed flowers along the short arching stems. In fall purple berries are 2 eye bareroot 2.00 followed by golden yellow fall color. Can grow in full sun with drained soil 4 1/2” 4.50 but will tolerate part shade. 1 Gal. 7.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2011 $0.25 licensed by bareroot, Blooming Nursery, GET Group Chicagoland Grows

Prunella laciniata SelfhealUnder the Sea – Low cut foliage on spreading clumps to 15” wide looks good all season long. Blue flowers in June on 8-10” compact plants. Attractive purple seedheads follow in July. Tolerates most any soil. Full sun to part shade. 4 1/2” 3.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2014 plugs, URC Dummen Orange

Rudbeckia x Black Eyed SusanAmerican Gold Rush PP#28,498 – One of my best plants! Naturally compact plants reach 22” at the most, with a rounded habit and heavy bloom starting in late July through September. The golden yellow 3” flowers have arched petals. Foliage is thinner and harry giving this plant excellent resitance to Septoria, the fungus 70 plug 1.50 that affects Goldstrum. Full sun, well drained soil. 1 Gal. 6.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 $0.25 Patented plugs, Stage III Art Form, Creek Hill Nursery, Emerald Coast Growers, Stonehouse

Rudbeckia x Black Eyed SusanGlitters Like Gold PPAF – This hybrid has rounded hairy foliage reminiscent of Goldstrurm but the added bonus of Septoria fungus resistance. Deep gold flowers are 3” wide and heavy blooming on 3’ plus stems. An improved Goldstrurm.

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Full sun to light shade; any soil but wet. 1 Gal. 6.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 $0.25 Patented Emerald Coast Emerald Coast Growers Growers exclusive 2018-2019

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Polygonatum biflorum Prince Charming PP#22,304

Prunella vulgaris Under the Sea

Rudbeckia x American Gold Rush PP#28,498

Rudbeckia x Glitters Like Gold PPAF

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Salvia elegans Golden Pineapple SageGolden Delicious PP#17,977 – Tender Perennial. Limey yellow foliage that smells like pineapple looks good all year reaching 42”+ in the garden. If kept from frost will bloom scarlet red at the end of October. Full sun to light shade. Well drained to moist or even wet soil. Part of the Proven Winners line. Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2005 Proven Proven Winners: Four Star, Winners Pleasant View Exclusive

Salvia nemorosa Perennial Salvia/Meadow SageAve Maria – Purple pink flowers bloom in May along deep purple stems and calyx which hold their color through June giving this form an extra month of interest. Plants can rebloom in fall too. Clumps grow 15-18” tall. Full sun and well drained soil is best. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 plugs Blooming Nursery, Ritter Horticultural

Blueberry Beret – Compact plants bloom at the end of Spring with 15” violet spikes hold on purple stems followed by purple seedheads giving this plant an extra season of interest. It also reliably reblooms in late summer. Plants reach 18” wide. Full sun, average to well drained soil. Zone 4-9. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 custom

Lurie garden strain – This seed strain is a wonderful mix of amethyst to pink to light purples with some violets too. This blend was selected out of a light pink seedling of Amethyst found in Lurie by Piet Oudolf and Roy Diblik. It has a similar tall 24-30”+ habit with long thinner lightly branched flowers 8-12” in length. Full sun, well drained to average soil. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 custom

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Salvia elegans Golden Delicious PP#17,977

Salvia nemorosa Blueberry Beret

Salvia nemerosa Ave Maria

Salvia nemerosa Lurie garden strain

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Salvia nemorosa Perennial Salvia/Meadow SagePink Wesuve – This seedling of Wesuve has the same great foliage, early bloom and habit. Rose colored seedheads are showy well after the pink flowers fade. The combination is elegant. Full sun, Welldrained soil. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 custom

Sanguisorba canadensis BurnetCandlelight – Glowing pinnate foliage keep this plant interesting spring to fall, especially since some of the foliage is almost always on a golden yellow side. Substantial plants have foliage 18”–24” tall and wide with 36–48” flowers stalks in late summer. White bottle brush flowers start in August. Full sun is best. Average to moist soil. Zone 4-8. 1 Gal. 6.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 custom

Schyzachrium scoparium Little BluestemJazz – An exciting selection that comes from The Blues. Jazz is a shorter form growing 2’+ with the same blue foliage and will not fall over. Makes a good replacement for Blue Oat Grass. Native. Some purple fall color to the stems 50 plug 2.00 too. Full sun, well drained soil is best. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2010 plugs Emerald Coast, Twixwood

Sedum album StonecropBig Rock – This extra large form of album has hybrid vigor. Green foliage with

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hints of red topped by white flowers in June. 4 1/2” 3.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 custom

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Sanguisorba canadensis Candlelight

Schyzachrium scoparium Jazz

Salvia nemerosa Pink Wesuve

Sedum album Big Rock

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Sedum ellacombianum StonecropCutting Edge PPAF – Virtually static plants start with bright butter yellow edges and hints of pink in spring. Yellow edged, bright green foliage on mounding plants 6-8” tall and spreading over 12” wide look good from Spring to Fall 70 plug .75 providing a bright contrasting plant for full sun to part shade. Well drained soil. 4 1/2” 3.00 Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 $0.10 Patented plugs, URC Art Form, Green Leaf Plants, HMA Plants, Swift Greenhouses

Sedum rupestre StonecropMaking Progress PPAF – Deep green glossy needle like foliage turns russet red with hints of chocolate in the late fall into mid-spring. The rest of the year the

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foliage is deep green. Bright yellow flowers on heavy sprays held on 6” plus stems 70 plug 0.75 bloom in summer. A nice companion to Angelina and Blue Spruce. 4 1/2” 3.25Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 $0.10 Patented plugs

Sedum sexangulare StonecropGolddigger – A golden leaved form that shows it’s best golden color in the summer. Six sided fingered foliage in almost ground hugging, golden yellow 70 plug .75 flowers on 4-6” plants June into July. Full sun, well drained soil. Evergreen. 4 1/2” 3.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2011 plugs, URC in Blooming Nursery, Green Leaf Plants April-May Emerald Coast Growers, GET group, Twixwood

Sedum spurium Two Row StonecropRed Rock – An all red sport of Fuldaglut this is an improved form of Voodoo. This form stays red most of the year and has very good vigor. Grow in full sun 70 plug .50 for best color. Dry to well drained soil. 4 1/2” 3.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 plugs, URC Blooming Nursery, Dummen Orange, Ritter Perennials, Twixwood

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Sedum ellacombianum Cutting Edge PPAF

Sedum sexangulare Golddigger

Sedum rupestre Making Progress PPAF

Sedum spurium Red Rock

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Sedum x Autumn Delight™ Showy StonecropBeka PP#18,398 – A reverse sport that came from Sedum Lajos PP#14,421 Autumn Charm™. This one has foliage with a thin, green edge and chartreuse yellow centers. Flowers just like Autumn Joy, the parent. Due to the variegation the height seems to be shorter. So far we’ve only seen it grow to 18”. Beka means frog in Hungarian and was my dad’s affectionate name for my mom. The foliage is showiest in May and June. Licensing is available, please call Brent. 1 Gal 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2007 $0.25 Patented plugs Blooming, Emerald Coast, GET group, Hinsdale, Stonehouse, Sunny Border Nursery, Swift, Walters Gardens (bareroot)

Sedum x Showy StonecropJoyful PPAF – Extra pointy gray-green foliage on tight clumping

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plants that grow 1’ tall and 18” plus wide. chalky pink flowers bloom late 70 plug 1.00 summer in 4” plus clusters. Full sun, Well drained soil. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2018 $0.10 Patented plugs

Lajos PP#14,421 – A variegated form of Sedum Autumn Joy. Creamy yellow edges with green centers. In mid September white buds turn to pink then russet red. A four season plant. Comments: Our first patented plant, named for my dad, a Hungarian immigrant. This form is very stable. For licensing information call Brent. 1 Gal. 6.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2006 $0.25 Patented plugs Creekhill, Darwin, Emerald Coast, GET group, North Creek Nurseries, Skagit, Sunny Border Nursery, Swift

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Sedum x Lajos PP#14,421 Top 10 Favorite GrassesAndropogon ‘Blackhawks’

Andropogon ‘Dancing Wind’Andropogon ‘Red October’

Carex pensylvanica ‘Straw Hat’ PPAFFestuca ‘Cool as Ice’

Pennisetum ‘Ginger Love’Pennisetum ‘Red Head’

Pennisetum ‘Red Rocket’Schizachryum ‘Jazz’

Sorghastrum nutans ‘St. Louis’

Autumn Delight™ Sedum x Beka PP#18,398 Sedum x Joyful PPAF

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Sedum x Showy StonecropPeace and Joy PPAF – This ‘Pure Joy’ relative has a similar habit but this plant has bi-color magenta and pink flowers in September. Along with that the grey green foliage takes on a reddish edge and purple stems, a very nice addition. Grows to 70 plug 1.25 1’ tall and 12-15” wide. Full sun, well drained soil. Resistant to Rhizoctonia. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 $0.15 patented plugs

Pillow Talk PP#28,528 – Substantial plants with hybrid vigor reach 18–24” tall and wide. Gray-green foliage is also larger held on rose colored stems and at times can have reddish edges. Large 5-6” flower heads of deep pink and magenta stand out from the crowd. Fall color of chartruese and pink foliage too. 70 plug 1.25 Resistant to Rhizoctonia. Full sun to light shade, well drianed soil is best. 1 Gal. 6.00 Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 $0.20 Patented plugs, URC HMA Plants, Pioneer Gardens, Twixwood

Plum Perfection PP#22,690 – Grey tips are followed by perfect plum foliage URC w/license .20 on tight clumps growing just over 1’ wide and only around 8” tall. Bi-color pink URC w/out .30 flowers in late August-September. Full sun to light shade in well drained soil. 70 plug 1.00 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2010 $0.10 Patented plugs, URC in Blooming Nursery, Dummen Orange, April- May GET Group, Pioneer Gardens, Twixwood

Pure Joy PP#24,194 – Blue green foliage reminiscent of Sedum sieboldii in tight compact clumps only reaching around 12” high and up to 15” wide. Bicolor pink flowers begin in September. Full sun well drained soil is best. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2011 Proven Four Star, Pleasant View, Winners Walters Gardens, Exclusive

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Sedum x Plum Perfection PP#22,690 Sedum x Pure Joy PP#24,194

Sedum x Peace and Joy PPAF Sedum x Pillow Talk PP#28,528

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Sedum x Showy StonecropRock Star PPAF – Pointed gray-green foliage in tight clumps has pink flowers on 1’ stems, starting in Mid-August through September. A pink companion to Thundercloud, selected as much for its foliage as it was for the flower color! 70 plug 1.00 Full sun, to light shade. Well drained soil is best. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 $0.10 Patented plugs, URC HMA Plants, Pioneer Gardens

Sedum x Showy Stonecrop Thundercloud PP#21,833 – Unique pointed grey green foliage emerges URC w/license .20 in spring on strongly mounding domes. Slowly expanding to 10-12” mounds URC w/out .30 with white spectabile type flowers the end of August into September. Full sun 70 plug .75 well drained soil. For licensing information call Brent. 4 1/2” 3.00 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2009 $0.10 Patented plugs, URC Emerald Coast, GET Group, Grow ‘n Sell, HMA Plants, Pioneer Gardens, Ritter Horticultural, Skagit, Swift, Twixwood

Sorghastrum nutans Indian GrassSkywalker – Extra wide grey-silvered foliage gives this Indian Grass a more substantial presence the garden. Vigorous plants reach 6’ plus and 2’ + wide. Full sun, most any soil. Zone 4-9. In late summer purple stems carry substantial flower heads with orange and red highlighted foliage below. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2015 custom

St. Louis – Selected on the side of the road heading to St. Louis, it has extra red color to the stems and foliage at times. Fall color is typically an orange red. Substantial plants 6’ tall bloom in August into October. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2014 custom

57d

Sedum x Thundercloud PP#21,833

Sorghastrum butans Skywalker

Sedum x Rock Star PPAF

Sorghastrum nutans St Louis

58a

Spartina pectinata Prairie Cord GrassCinnamon Spice – The spreading prairie grass has its place, but is not for every garden. This novel form is grown for the cinnamon stems and fall color, a nice contrast to the typical light green color. Spreading plants grow 6’ + tall. Full sun, tolerates wet soil, any but dry will do. 1 Gal. 5.50Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 custom

Stachys x BetonySummer Crush - pink PPAF – Vigorous and substantial plants growing to 24” + have white and pink bicolor spikes that bloom in June into July. The crinkled green foliage is fragrant when crushed and deer resistant. Full sun; average soil. 70 plug 1.00 Adaptable, long lived and trouble free. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 $0.15 patented plugs

Summer Romance - PPAF – June is a romantic time of year in the garden and this Stachys adds to it with longer spikes of pinker-purple flowers on 24” tall plants. Very upright too. Looks nice with Monarda ‘Mojo’ crinkled green foliage 70 plug 1.00 looks great all season and resists deer. Full sun, average to moist soil. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2017 $0.15 patented plugs Grow ‘n Sell

Vernonia x IronweedSouthern Cross – A favorite selection this hybrid came from seed sown as Vernonia lettermanii. The other parent is unknown but it had broad foliage and this one has intermediate foliage measuring up to 1/2” wide. The deep green foliage looks good all season long. The plant grows 3’ tall and wide, blooming in August. Purple flowers can have thin white filaments along with lacy purple petals that emerge from deep purple buds that look like little jewels. 1 Gal. 6.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2013 plugs Walters Gardens

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Spartina pectinata Cinnamon Spice

Stachys x Summer Romance PPAF

Stachys x Summer Crush PPAF

Vernonia x Southern Cross

60a

Veronica incana Wooly SpeedwellPure Silver – Selected for vigor and longevity in the garden. Typically this species requires sharp drainage but this selection is more adaptable to heavy soil and moist conditions. Silvered foliage on 12” + clumps topped by numerous 15”+ spikes of vivid sky blue flowers in June. Full sun; well drained soil is ideal. 70 plug .75 Nice with Geranium sanguineum St. Therese. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sourc es other than IPG 2009 plugs, URC Dummen Orange, Stonehouse

Veronica x Spike SpeedwellGood Night Irene – Long dark green foliage with light violet-lavender spikes on 18”+ stems that bloom starting in July and continue into August. Perfect with Echinacea, Leucanthemum and Daylilies. Full sun, well drained soil. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 custom

Spike PP#27,814 – Full blue spikes on low growing, compact plants that bloom in summer on 12 - 15” upright stems. Full sun, well drained soil is best. An 70 plug 1.00 improvement over Royal Candles. 1 Gal. 5.00Introduced Royalty Status Liner Availability Sources other than IPG 2016 $0.10 custom, URC Dummen Orange

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Veronica incana Pure Silver

Veronica x Good Night Irene

Veronica x Spike PP#27,814

62a

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