www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com May 11, 12, 13, 2018 Mothers Day Weekend Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Free Admission May 11, 12, 13, 2018 Mothers Day Weekend Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Free Admission FREE catalog Friends School of Minnesota 1365 Englewood Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55104 94 280 36 35W COMMONWEALTH CLEVELAND AVE. H COMO AVE. UNIVERSITY AVE. LARPENTEUR AVE. SNELLING AVE. Minnesota State Fair SNELLING AVE. COMO AVE. SNELLING AVE. THE MIDWAY P CARNES AVE. JUDSON AVE. LARPENTEUR AVE. LIGGETT ST. CANFIELD ST. UNDERWOOD ST. HOYT AVE. Open gate (area map, left) Open gate (State Fair map, below) Metro Transit bus stop See page 2 for a detailed Plant Sale map KEY DAN PATCH DAN PATCH AVE. UNDERWOOD ST. COOPER ST. RANDALL AVE. COSGROVE AVE COMMONWEALTH FINDING THE SALE Free bus rides to the sale! We’re coordinating with Metro Transit. Download a free round-trip ticket for your bus ride here: www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/arriving Non-profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Twin Cities, MN Permit No. 1767
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May 11, 12, and 13, 2018Friday 9:00 A.M.–8:00 P.M. • Saturday 10:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M.
Sunday remaining plants one-third off 10:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M. At the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand • Free admission • Free parking
“I volunteer at the plant sale because I believe in paying it forward. I want tohelp make sure that students have theopportunity to attend Friends School ofMinnesota without facing financialbarriers. The education I received wasintegral to my future successes and I want to make sure all students get thesame opportunity I did.”
—James, 2012 Friends School alum
“This school has given me nine years of greateducation. Working at theplant sale gives me achance to give back to thecommunity that gave so
much to me.” —Frankie, 8th grade
Lots of folks first hear about Friends School ofMinnesota because of our plant sale. Many prospec-tive families come take a look at the school that’s
behind the big event. Some say meeting our helpful middleschool student volunteers made them curious about ourschool program.
Now in its 30th year, Friends School is an independent K–8 Quaker school, located in the heart of St. Paul’s Midwayneighborhood and known for its progressive curriculum,commitment to community, acclaimed conflict resolutionprogram, and joyful approach to educating children.
Friends School is dedicated to its mission:
To prepare children to embrace life, learning, andcommunity with hope, skill, understanding, and creativity. We are committed to the Quaker values ofpeace, justice, simplicity, and integrity.
In the tradition of Quaker schools, Friends School valuesnonviolent conflict resolution and teaches it starting inkindergarten. We also strive to strengthen our socioeconomicand racial/ethnic diversity. Our students come from two- parent, single-parent, multiple-generation, adoptive, andsame-sex parent families; from a wide range of economicbackgrounds (34 percent receive up to 90 percent financialaid); and increasingly, from diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds(38 percent students of color).
Friends School is guided by the philosophy of progressiveeducation. We believe children learn best when they areengaged with real and meaningful ideas andmaterials, and when they work in adiverse community to solve prob-lems and answer questions.
If you would like to learnmore about the school, please contact us at [email protected], call651-917-0636, or see ourwebsite at www.fsmn.org.We’d love to show you around!Thank you for supportingFriends School of Minnesota byshopping at the plant sale.
—Joe McHugh, Interim Head of School
www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com2 Friends School Plant Sale • May 11–13, 2018
About Friends School of Minnesota
ROUNDing UP Friends School Plant Sale is
both a community event and a fundraiser for the
Friends School of Minnesota.
We hope you will consider roundingup your bill to the nearest $5.
Thank you for considering
rounding up.
Students arehere to helpFriends School of Minnesota studentslearn valuable lessons throughcoopera tive tasks in all aspects of thesale. From helping unload trucks fullof plants to assembling clipboards tohelping at curbside plant pickup orassisting shoppers in any way theycan, the students look forward to thesale all year long.
Look for the brightly colored “AskMe” vests the students and othersection advisers are wearing (above),and don’t hesitate to ask them forassistance. They look forward to help-ing! The students take pride in beingan integral part of the schoolfundraiser, raising scholarship moneyfor students.
DahliasWe have always sold small-scale dahlias that fitnicely into containers or garden beds. This yearwe are offering 17 larger varieties, including anumber of tall and very large-flowered types.Some of them are being sold as tubers, whichkeeps the cost down. Those are located outsidewith the Bulbs & Bareroots. Others are pottedbecause they’re so large that they need a head-start in Minnesota. (See page 35.)
Dahlias are a whole gardening world untothemselves, as we’ve been learning. We hopeyou enjoy these new plants!
New PlantsThere are over 370 new plants at the sale: • 78 annuals, including all of those dahlias, plus
six coleus, the return of nasturtiums in six-packs, five petunias, three sun daisies, andfive zinnias.
• 20 clematis (and six other new climbers).• Six apples (all U of M introductions),
four Yezberry honeyberries, a thornless rasp-berry, and the Archer strawberry, which issaid to be the size of a plum.
• 11 herbs.• 11 miniatures and succulents, plus new
varieties within the mixed flats of succulents(mixed Crassula, Echeveria, cacti, and a generalassortment, listed at M065).
• 116 perennials (five daylilies, four delphini-ums, three wild indigos, 15 hostas, 31 lilies, 15 peonies, and nine irises—including thereturn of Louisiana iris). We’ve also broughtback flowering sage and clustered bellflower,two underappreciated but long-bloomingperennials.
• 28 shrubs or trees, including seven roses andthree Korean spicebush (Viburnum carlesii)varieties.
• 35 unusual and rare plants, with more hellebores and peonies, and includingJapanese lady’s slippers and several otheritems from a grower in Japan we recentlystarted working with. Plus a daylily bred bylocal daylily maven Karol Emmerich.
• 42 vegetables (nine peppers, 14 tomatoes).
Even More Water Plants We are once again partnering with theMinnesota Water Garden Society, who will beselling an even wider range of water plants(plus bog plants and fish) outside, between thecurbside plant pickup area and the sale exit
(look for the water lily on the sale map, page 1).Come talk to their knowledgeable volunteersabout all things beautiful, damp, and growing.
A full listing of the plants they’ll be sellingcan be found on page 5. Payment for theirplants will be made at their booth.
FREE bus rides to the sale!For the third time we’re coordinating withMetro Transit to offer free trips to the sale,including the A Line rapid transit bus onSnelling Avenue, rightoutside the main gateof the Minnesota StateFair. (We hear carryinga flat of plants on thebus is a great conversation starter.) Download afree ticket for your round-trip bus ride here: www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/arriving
—Friends School Plant Sale committee
What’s New in 2018
Looking for a spot to eat before or after the sale?Download a mapwith area restaurants from our website,www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/restaurants
Showy goldenrod in the foreground and a shagbark hickory treeon the right in the Friends School of Minnesota front yard, whichis landscaped primarily with Minnesota native plants.
May 11–13, 2018 • Friends School Plant Sale 3www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com
Why are there wristbands each morning?
Every year, more than 20,000 people visitour plant sale. We try to make the shopping experience as smooth as
possible. This is an overview of the sale. Youcan find more tips on our website.
How do I get into the sale?You can get a free bus ride to the sale(FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/arriving). If youdrive, there are free parking spaces near theGrandstand. Check the map, page 1.
Get a wristband if needed from theWristband Booth, located within the GardenFair (details at the bottom of this page).
While you wait for your turn to enter, visitthe Garden Fair and the Minnesota WaterGarden Society. You will be outside for this part,so dress for the weather!
How do I shop?At the Info Tent in the Garden Fair or as you enter the building, you’ll get a clipboardand tally sheet to record your plants and theirprices. You can also write a list ahead of timewith our printable blank shopping list,www.tinyurl.com/shop2018, or by making anonline shopping list—like the one shown here—at www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com):
Write down the plant names, prices, andquantities as you select them. If you are usinga pre-printed shopping list from the website,remember to make notes on your list when youadd or remove plants or change quantities.
We have a limited number of grocery storecarts available, so it’s a great idea to bring yourown wheeled wagon or cart (no sleds or linkedcarts, please).
Once you’re inside, there are maps and signsto help you find the plants you’re looking for.
When’s the best time to come?Each time has its own flavor. Friday andSaturday morning have the most people, so ifyou come at those times you will see the plantsale at its most festive and busy, with the bestplant selection.
Later in the afternoon on Friday andSaturday is great for relaxed shopping with littlewaiting.
Are there lines?There are three lines that you might experience:
1. Wristband line: in the mornings.2. Entry line: this is where you go, briefly,
when your wristband number is called.3. Checkout line: If this occurs, it may seem
long but it moves, in the words of oneshopper, “freaky fast.” Look for the “EnterLine Here” sign along the north wall.
Later in the day, there are no wristbands, no entry lines, and often no line at the checkout.
How are the plants organized?Within each section (Herbs, Grasses, etc.) plantsare alphabetical by their common names and arenumbered, as in the catalog. You can also lookplants up in the index, pages 58 and 59.
Who can answer my questions?Look for students and volunteers in bright yel-low “Ask Me” vests, or sale organizers with pinkhats or even balloons floating above their heads.The website and this catalog are full of informa-tion and tips for shopping. The Info Desk isunder the central staircases, and the outdoorInfo Tent is near the Wristband Booth.
What about checking out?Checkout is a two-step process: Your plants areadded up in one area, based on your tally sheet,then you pay at the cashier tables. You can usecash, check, Apple Pay, or credit/debit card (Visa,Mastercard, Discover and American Express).There is also an ATM between the tally tables andthe cashiers.
Always write the full price of plants on your tally sheet. On discount Sunday, the one-third discount is taken at the register.
After paying, you can leave your plants atcurbside plant pickup west of the Grandstandand return to get them with your car. (If youused one of our shopping carts, you cannot takethe cart to your car.) Volunteers in orange vestswill help at the curb.
How can I get more involved?Sign up to volunteer for four hours (www.volunteer.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com)and qualify to buy your plants at the volunteer-only pre-sale on Thursday evening. If you have ideas for plants or other ways to improve the sale, please email [email protected].
Thanks!This catalog isbrought to you by:Annamary HertherAnne LevinCarol HermanChris DartGretchen HovanHenry FieldsethHuong NguyenJenn LanzKath OuskaKim EricksonLaurie KrivitzMary SchwartzbauerMichelle Mero RiedelNancy SchererNorm SchiferlPat ThompsonSara BarselSophie Seaberg-WoodToria ErhartFriends School of Minnesota1365 Englewood Ave.Saint Paul, Minn.55104
On the coverJoe Pye weed can befound in the nativeplants section,N104–N106 on page54. And that’s a swallowtail butterfly.
Photo by MichelleMero Riedel
Wristbands are used at the busiest times to keep entrance to the sale orderly and fair. See the box below.
We have boxes for you toput plants in, but it helpsif you bring your own.
Bring your own wagon or cart if you can (although we do have a limited number of grocery carts).
TALLY SHEET! Most important: write downALL of your plants and theirprices as you select them.
These shoes are madefor walking. There are2.5 acres of plants.
Smile! You get to hangout with hundreds of other gardeners.
Dress for the weather, but remember,no matter how warm it is outside, it’salways cold in the Grandstand.
Our plant sale is popular. Morepeople want to shop than theGrandstand can comfortably hold.
Shoppers are given a numberedpaper wristband as they arrive(one per person). We do thisbefore the sale opens and afteropening, until the number of people lessens.
This means you don’t have tostand in line the entire time.It’s the fairest way to handle thenumber of people who want toenter the sale at the same time.
Wristbands are distributed starting at:
• Friday: 7:00 a.m. (sale opens at 9:00 a.m.)
• Saturday: 8:30 a.m. (sale opens at 10:00 a.m.)
• Sunday: 9:00 a.m. (sale opens at 10:00 a.m., all remaining plants 1/3 off)
Once the sale opens, you willenter the building in a group,according to the number on yourwristband.
Visit our outdoor Garden Fairafter picking up your wristband(see page 4 for more on the GardenFair). Please stay in the GardenFair area until your wristbandnumber is called.
Plan to be near the entrance at thewest end of the Grandstand to lineup with your group. We make frequent loudspeaker announce-ments of each wristband numberand announce them on Twitter@plantsale.
If you leave the area and returnafter your group has entered thebuilding, you may go into the salewith the next group that’s admitted.
Please note: If you have friendsarriving later than you or parkingthe car, they will be given a wrist-band at their arrival time, notyours. This system makes theprocess as fair as possible foreveryone.
Howto Do theSale
Your online list shows each plant’s catalognumber and price. You can update thequantity for each plant to get an idea ofhow much your total will be. It’s easy toremove plants if you change your mind.Print it out and bring it to the sale.
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A & T Designs Metal yard wind balancers and garden decorations.
Barn Quilts ◊Choose a 2’ square painted wood-en barn quilt to hang on yourfence, house, deck, or garden pole.Go to Barn Quilts by Mary onFacebook to see samples.
Bird Brain Bird HousesUsing 100-year-old ceiling tin and repurposed barn wood, artist Barry Nelson builds anddecorates original bird houses.
Brandy TangOffering eco-friendly, sociallyconscious products, includingAmerican-made tomato cages, trellises, and hooks in summer
colors, plus recycled garden art, and marketand garden baskets.
CowsmoFifth-generation dairy farmersfrom New Cochrane, Wisconsin,make and sell the finest organiccompost and potting soils throughout theMidwest. www.rwdairy.com
Down Home EnterprisesAntique dealers with finds for your garden,plus metal garden stakes, stained glass, bird baths and feeders, whimsical decorativeflowers, and kinetic garden sculptures made from steel, glass, and stone. www.facebook.com/DownHomeSculptures
Eddie’s Artwork Eddie crafts copper and cedar gardenart, birdhouses, and birdfeeders.
The Faerie HouseFaeries live somewhere, too! Findhand-built ceramic faerie houses for your indoor or outdoor faeries.Each house has a magical belltucked inside to let you know
when your faeries are around.www.faeriehouse.com
Garden CirclesHere’s an efficient, easy, andaffordable way to make long-lasting raised bed gardens.Elements can be combinedfor larger beds, creativeshapes, and garden installations. www.gardencircledesigns.com
Garden Iron Imports Trellises, benches, planters, arches, and décor.Tin animals, metal art, and baskets.
Grey Cloud Pottery ◊Artisan-made pottery items for the garden,including toad houses, wind chimes, gardenpots, flower vases, and functional pottery(mugs and bowls).
Growing Blue FlowersInsect repellents, hand sanitizers, salves, andsoaps are all handmade with 100-percent natural ingredients, inharmony with nature.www.GrowingBlueFlowers.com
Humming for BeesThis grassroots, 100-percent-volunteer non-profit organization works to protect bees andother pollinators. Getinformation on bees andother pollinators, andlearn about the threat of neonicotinoids. Signthe Bee Safe Yard pledge. Yard signs, T-shirts. www.hummingforbees.org
Minnesota Rusco This remodeling company offers sunrooms,greenhouse additions, and garden windows.www.minnesotarusco.com
Minnesota StateHorticultural SocietyMSHS is a nonprofit membership organiza-tion that serves northern gardeners througheducation, encouragement,and community. Membersenjoy a variety of valuablebenefits, including the award-winningNorthern Gardener magazine. Offering a special discount on membership at FriendsSchool Plant Sale (for details, see our ad, page31). Booth hours: Friday 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.,Saturday 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, and Sunday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. MSHS membersreceive $5 off purchase of $50 minimum purchase at Friends School Plant Sale.www.northerngardener.org
Minnesota Tool Library andFrogtown Farm ◊Volunteers from two organizations working tomake a difference in our community will beon hand to talk about their efforts. In the lastyear, they have collaborated to teach peoplehow to care for their garden tools. Look fortheir Garden Fair workshop on Saturday.
Minnesota Water Garden Society*Located to the right ofcurbside plant pickup.MWGS’s mission is topromote pond and water gardening inMinnesota and Western Wisconsin.Membership is $35/year. MWGS sells aquaticplants, koi and goldfish. www.mwgs.org
Northern SunMerchandising Selling products for progressives since 1979.A range of products with social justice, envi-ronmental, and humorous messages printedon gardening and environmentally themed T-shirts, aprons, canvas bags, stickers, but-tons, political lawn signs, and more. Offeringa free catalog and 10 percent discount couponfor a purchase at their store at 2916 East LakeStreet. www.northernsun.com
Of NatureSculpture and jewelrycreated from naturalobjects that are encasedin copper and other metals. Finished withsculpture wax to make a lovely addition toyour garden. www.ofnature.com
Old River Road Antiques Amethyst rocks for out-door gardens, flower pots,and fairy gardens, as wellas “imagination” flowerpots from antique and
collectible treasures. Plus garden sculpture,miscellaneous garden items, and simpleorganic fertilizer.
Page and Flowers*Located just outside the sale exit door as you head tothe curbside plant pickup area. Reasonably pricedburlap coffee bags for weed barriers and a million other purposes from Holistic HealthFarms. Plus also wall art and garden supplies.
Ramsey County MasterGardenersSelling Atlas nitrile garden glovesand offering plant and gardeninformation from experts.
Ready 2 Fruit MushroomsGrow mushrooms indoorsfrom starter kits, mushroom logs outdoors,or, for do-it-yourselfers,
from mushroom plugs. Also selling mushroom cultivation supplies.www.ready2fruitmushrooms.com
StonecreteDiscover exquisite,hand-cast steppingstones for the exterior and interior of yourhome. www.stonecreteonline.com
Terrace HorticulturalBooks*Located inside the Grandstand infront of the center stairway. Books,gardening ephemera, periodicalsand journals, seed packets, seed and plant catalogs, and unframed botanical art. www.terracehorticulturalbooks.com
Two Mikes Green Fin Plant Care is a100-percent-natural fertil-izer produced responsiblyfrom invasive carp speciesthat are damaging Minnesota waterways.Made locally in the Twin Cities area, GreenFin Plant Care is great for home, garden, orfield use. It contains the rich nutrients yourplants and crops crave. www.twomikes.net
Wolcott Art Original welded steel garden structures andornamentation, including garden gates, arch-es, and fences; tin toys upcycled from discard-ed file cabinets. www.wolcottart.com
Worm Composting for theSimple PersonFind out how to set up and maintain yourown easy home worm-composting system.Recycle kitchen waste and have great fertilizerfor your house plants or garden. Free wormswhile they last; a limited number of pre-madekits are available for purchase. Saturday only.
Yardly Art Artist Sharon Miller-Thompson has put atwist on nature to create unique, durablemixed-media artfor your homeand garden.Select clever one-of-a-kind sculptural andornamental pieces including birdbaths, bird-houses, mosaics of handmade tile, and houseplaques for an added unexpected accent anywhere. www.YardlyArt.com
Kettle CornPopped fresh with a mix of sweet and salty. It’s a State Fair treat in May!
Smokey’s CharbroilerFeaturing quarter-pound chopped beefsteak burgers, all-beef hot dogs, and breast-meat chicken strips. Plus bratwurst, fancy extra-long french fries, onion rings, corn dogs, grilled chicken or ham sandwiches, and fountain pop. Coffee and breakfast offerings, too.
Some exhibitors may be open shorter or longer hours.
Some may not be open on Sunday.
Pruning for Trees, 9:00 a.m.Shrubs, and FruitLearn the basics of pruning treesand shrubs from an expert.Includes live demon stration andtool show and tell.PRESENTER: Award-winning garden designerPhilippe Gallandat of Swiss Gardens, [email protected]
Bees, Our 10:00 a.m.Precious Pollinators Find out about the many kinds of bees wehave in Minnesota, their value as pollinators,and some of the surprising things honeybees do. Also discover the three primary rea-sons bees and other pollinators are in trou-ble and how everyone can help.PRESENTER: JoAnn Sabin, Master Gardenerand beekeeper
Mushrooms 11:00 a.m.Learn how to grow your own mushrooms,from ready-to-fruit kits, to starting your ownperennial logs, and everything in between.Most of what we are taught about mush-rooms is wrong, they are easier than youthink! Questions from the audience areencouraged.
PRESENTER: Matt Ratliff, Ready-2-FruitMushrooms
Taking Care of noonGarden Tools With proper care, most garden tools can lasta lifetime. At this workshop, you’ll learn howto keep your tools in working order. We’llcover cleaning, sharpening, rust preventionand removal, wooden handle care, and winter storage. PRESENTER: Minnesota Tool Library andFrogtown Farm
Worm 1:00 p.m.Composting How to set up and maintain your own easyhome worm composting system. Recyclekitchen waste and have great fertilizer foryour house plants or garden. Also availableall day Saturday for consultation.PRESENTER: Lynda Mader, amateur wormcomposter
We may be adding a sixth workshop. Watch Facebook or
Twitter—or subscribe to our emaillist—for updates.
Garden FairFREE and held underthe tent near the center
of the Garden Fair.* All exhibitors are located within the Garden Fair unless marked with an asterisk *
SaturdayWorkshops
GARDEN FAIR FOOD
Music on FridayStudents from Friends School of Minnesota will perform music on Friday morning from8:00 to 10:00 a.m. They will play a variety ofmusic on piano,violin, banjo,and more.
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Minnesota Water Garden Society
Lotus Nelumbo nuciferaThese are member-grown bareroot tubers.Not all varieties are available every year.Planting instructions included. In general, around tub 18–24” in diameter and less than12” tall is best. Í bareroot $5.00–$30.00American Nelumbo lutea See the MinnesotaNative section, belowChawan Basu High petal count; peony-likeblossoms. Pink edges, creamy center. S–MGrandiflora Alba Pure white classic lotus cupshape. Fragrant. LMaggie Belle Slocum Pointed flowers of deepfuschia. Large and free-flowering. LMomo Batan Super-high petal count on love-ly dark pink peony-like blossom. SMrs. Perry D. Slocum Large flowers withpink/salmon coloring on creamy white. Largeand free-flowering. LPerry’s Giant Sunburst Huge blossoms heldhigh above leaves. Classic lotus shape ofbright creamy yellow. Needs space. LRice Paper Pure white; high petal count. Growsto container size, so it can be kept smaller. S
Minnesota NativeAngelica, Alexanders Angelica atropurpurea◊ Native to stream banks and swampyareas. Statuesque plant with many medicinaland herbal qualities. Blooms white inJune/July. 3–8’h Í∏Ó 4” or 5” pot $3.00–$7.00Arrowhead Sagittarius latifolia Small whiteflowers in spring. Grown for large arrow-head-shaped leaves. Edible tuber. 18–24”h∏Ó bareroot or 1 gal. pot $4.00–$12.00Bog Bean Menyanthes trifoliata Three-lobedleaves grow from a rhizome along the water’ssurface. Trailing roots good for fish spawn.height: surface Í∏ bareroot $2.00–$8.00Bulrush, Green Scirpus atrovirens◊ Greatclumping grass that tolerates water above thecrown, with interesting flower bracts. Greatfor shoreline restoration and wildlife.24–48”h Í∏ bareroot $3.00–$6.00Bulrush, Soft-Stemmed Scirpus validusGraceful blue-green cylindrical foliage. Less aggressive than cattails. 2–6’h Í∏4” or 5” pot $4.00–$10.00Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinalis Bright redtubular flowers July–September. 24–48”hÍ∏ 4” or 5” pot $3.00–$7.00Cup Plant Silphium perfoliatum ◊Sunflower-like. Leaves surround the stem toform a “cup.” Tolerant of clay and likes wetfeet. 4–8’h Í∏ 5” or 1 gal. pot $5.00–$10.00Horsetail Equisetum hyemale Scouring rush forwet feet in a pond or raingarden. 18–24”hÍ∏Ó 10” pot $9.00Horsetail Rush, Dwarf Equisetum scirpoidesDarling miniature horsetail with fine seg-mented foliage. 4–8”h Í∏Ó 4” pot $3.00–$6.00Horsetail, Water Equisetum fluviatale Frilly,fine foliage that can be mowed. Good forcontainer or edge of pond. 10–15”h Í∏Ó4” pot $3.00–$8.00Iris, Blue Flag Iris versicolor Beautiful peri -winkle iris for shallow water or raingarden.18–24”h Í∏ 4” or 1 gal. pot $4.00–$10.00Jewelweed Impatiens capensis Annual impa-tiens for wet feet. Speckled orange blossoms.Self seeds. 36–48”h ∏Ó 4” pot $3.00–$6.00Lobelia, Great Blue Lobelia siphilitica◊Blue tubular flowers July–September.24–36”h Í∏ 4” pot $3.00–$6.00Lotus, American Nelumbo lutea◊ Ournative hardy lotus with pale yellow blooms.Can be planted in natural waterways. 3–5’hÍ bareroot $10.00Mare’s Tail Hippurus vulgaris Soft bottle-brushstems rise above shallow water. Native version of parrot’s feather. 6–12”h Í∏4” or 5” pot $4.00–$8.00Marsh Marigold Caltha palustris First tobloom in spring. Bog charmer with cup-shaped yellow flowers. 6–10”h Í∏Ó4” or 1 gal. pot $4.00–$20.00Monkey Flower, Lavender Mimulus ringensSnapdragon-like lavender flowers. For pondedge or rain garden 36–48”h Í∏ 4” or 5” pot$4.00–$8.00Pickerel Rush Pontederia cordata Long, glossy,heart-shaped leaves with bluish purple spikesof flowers. 24–36”h Í∏ bareroot or 1 gal. pot$4.00–$13.00Rosemallow, Halberleaf Hibiscus laevis◊Tropical-looking hibiscus with white to pinkpetals and maroon eye. Great for rain -gardens, bogs, pond edges and streams.4–6’h Í∏ bareroot $3.00–$7.00
Rush, Three Square Schoenoplectus pungens◊ Triangular in cross-section, foliageforms arching wands for the shoreline.18–24”h Í∏ 4” or 5” pot $3.00–$6.00Sedge, Hop Carex lupulina◊ Tough, withinteresting flowering stems. Great wildlife foodand cover. 24–36”h Í∏ bareroot $3.00–$5.00Sedge, Lake Carex lacustris Large, clumpinglakeshore sedge for accent or wildlife.36–48”h Í∏ 1 gal. pot $4.00–$15.00Spatterdock Nuphar microphylla (advena) Smallcup-shaped flowers with deeply lobed waterlily-like floating leaves. Also known as yellowpond lily. Height: surface Í bareroot $6.00–$10.00Sunflower, Swamp Helianthus angustifolius◊Stately floriforous sunflower that bloomsSeptember until frost. Tolerates many soiltypes. 5–7’h Í∏ bareroot $3.00–$7.00Waterlily, American White Nymphaea odorataOur only native water lily. White blooms.Can be planted in natural waterways. Height:surface Í bareroot $8.00–$15.00
NativarArrowhead, Variegated Sagittaria graminea‘Crushed Ice’ ◊ Same as the native arrow-head, but with mottled creamy white andgreen foliage. 18–24”h ∏Ó 5” pot $10.00Cardinal Flower, Queen Victoria Lobelia‘Queen Victoria’ ◊ Larger than the nativewith striking maroon foliage and brilliant redtubular flowers. 36–48”h Í∏ 4” pot $7.00Marsh Marigold, Double Caltha palustris‘Plena’ ◊ Rare double-flowering cultivar ofthe native. Full yellow flowers like a zinnia.12–15”h Í∏Ó 4” pot $15.00Marsh Marigold, Giant Caltha polypetala◊Much larger version of the native. 24–36”hÍ∏Ó 4” pot $8.00Rush, Corkscrew Juncus effusus ‘Spiralis’ Funcurly spirals on a compact plant add interest-ing shape. 12–15”h Í∏Ó 10” pot $11.00
PerennialAngelica Angelica gigas Striking plant formoist woodland or bog. Blooms burgundy infall through hard freeze. 3–5’h ∏Ó4” or 5” pot $3.00–$7.00Arrow Arum Peltandra virginica Dense clumpof arrowhead leaves, with reddish stems andcalla lily-like flowers. Zone 5. 18–24”h ∏Óbareroot or 10” pot $4.00–$10.00Butterbur Petasites hybridus Huge leaves.Likes moist woodlands or bogs. Deer- andrabbit-resistant. 36–48”h ∏Ó 4” or 1 gal. pot$3.00–$10.00Cattail, Dwarf Typha laxmannii The best-behaved cattail. Full cattail look with smaller,graceful habit. 36–48”h Í∏ 10” pot $9.00Cattail, Miniature Typha minima◊ Thetrue miniature. Dainty in a container. Catkinsabout 1” round. 12–15”h Í∏ 4” pot $5.00European Brooklime Veronica beccabunga Glossydark green ground cover with blue flowers forstream or trailing over the edge of a container.6–8”h Í∏ 4” or 10” pot $3.00–$12.00Floating Heart Nymphoides peltata Like aminiature water lily with small, cup-shapedyellow flowers. Grows quickly. height: surface Í∏Ó bareroot $5.00Forget-Me-Not, Water Myosotis scorpioidesPeriwinkle blue flowers on a plant thatthrives in water and wet feet. 6–8”h Í∏Ó4” or 5” pot $4.00–$10.00Forget-Me-Not, Water Pink Myosotis scorpi-oides ‘Pinkie’ ◊ Unusual pink-floweringversion. 4–6”h ∏Ó 4” pot $7.00Golden Club, Giant Orontium aquaticum ‘RedGiant’ ◊ Sturdy leaves will float in deeperwater, but remain upright in shallows. Showymultiple spadices covered with yellow flowers. Zone 5. 12–24”h ∏Ó 5” pot $8.00Iris, Blue Water Iris laevigata True water-iris.Deep blue-purple bloom with bold whitestreak. 24–36”h Í∏ 4” or 10” pot $4.00–$9.00Iris, White Water Iris laevigata True water-iris. Soft white bloom with bluish tinge nearthroat. 24–36”h Í∏ 4” or 10” pot $4.00–$9.00Mint, Water Mentha aquatica◊ Everythingyou like about mint, but likes wet feet.Edible, rabbit/deer resistant 12–24”h Í∏10” pot $7.00Monkey Flower, Yellow Mimulus guttatus◊Native to western U.S., great for movingwater. Bright yellow snapdragon-like flowers.18–24”h Í∏ 4” pot $5.00Rosemallow, Crimson-Eyed Hibiscusmoscheutos◊ Dinnerplate-sized flowers,white with maroon eye. Loves heat, sun andwet feet. 24–48”h Í∏ bareroot $4.00–$6.00
Rush, Zebra Schoenoplectus zebrinus Strikinghorizontal striping. Likes cool water andshade to maintain variegation. 36–48”h ∏Ó10” pot $12.00Sweet Flag, Miniature Golden JapaneseAcorus gramineus ‘Ogon’ Darling miniaturewith iris-like yellow-green foliage. Zone 5.6–12”h Í∏ 4” pot $7.00Sweet Flag, Variegated Acorus calamus variega-ta Iris-like foliage with unusual vertical variegation. Maintenance-free. 24–36”h Í∏bareroot $1.00–$10.00Thalia, Red-Stemmed Thalia geniculata f. ruminoides Pond show-stopper with largegreen leaves and red stems. Zone 5. 6–10’hÍ∏ 10” pot $13.00Water Celery Oenanthe Great filtering bogplant with celery-like foliage and flowers8–15”h Í∏Ó 4” or 5” pot $3.00–$8.00Water Celery, Variegated Oeanthe javanica‘Flamingo’ Same as Water Celery but thefoliage is green bordered white with pinktinges. 8–15”h Í∏Ó 4” or 10” pot $3.00–$8.00Water Plantain Alisma plantago-aquaticaSimilar to the native, but with broader leavesand a larger baby’s breath panicle of flowers.12–36”h Í∏ 4” or 5” pot $3.00–$6.00Water Snowball Gymnocoronis spilanthoidesSouth American native. Trailing stems alongthe water with white pom-pom flowers. Canbe cut back to promote more flowers. Zone5. 12–18”h Í∏Ó 10” pot $10.00
Water Lilies NymphaeaThese are member-grown bareroot divisions.Not all varieties available every year. Plantinginstructions included. Also a selection ofunknown varieties at a fantastic price areavailable. All Í unless noted otherwise$5.00–$35.00Alba European native white waterlily. White,star-shaped flower, large green pads. L American White Waterlily Nymphaea odorataSee Minnesota Native at left.Attraction Red with a white tint on the outerpetals. Very easy to grow. Great bloomer evenin less sun. S Í∏Barbara Dobbins Large light pink petals heldabove water. Mostly green pads with somepurple mottling. L Black Princess One of the darkest reds avail-able. New foliage is burgundy maturing togreen. Cooler water. M–L Charlene Strawn Clear yellow blossoms withfragrance. Somewhat mottled green pads. M–L Chromatella Primrose yellow blossoms.Maroon and green pads. Great bloomer evenin less sun. S Í∏Colorado Salmon-pink. Green pads with pur-ple mottling. Fantastic bloomer in full sun. L Denver Multiple petals of light yellow. Largegreen pads dappled with purple. M–L Fabiola Cup-shaped pink flowers with fra-grance. Bronze pads mature to green. Goodcontainer plant. S Froebelii◊ Cup-shaped bold red flowers.Bronze pads mature to green. Great contain-er plant. S Georgia Peach Orange/pink blossoms stayopen late into the day. Mottled pads, coolerwater. M–L Helvola Canary yellow blossoms with oliveand purple pads. Great for containers. Mini Hermine◊ Star-shaped white flowers witholive pads. Perfect for containers. Mini Joey Tomocik Strongest yellow forMinnesota. Prolific bloomer stays open latein the day. Green and purple pads. M–L Laydekeri Fulgens Crimson flowers, greenpads. Good for shallow and mid-sized ponds. M Lilypons◊ Over 100 petals on each softpink blossom. A showstopper. Sold in honorof the 100th anniversary of Lilypons WaterGardens in Maryland. M Mayla Brilliant fuchsia blossoms with highpetal count. Needs a large container andrespite from full sun. L Í∏Moon Dance Creamy white blossoms stayopen late for moonlit ponds. Green pads.Winters well. M–L Patio Joe Salmon pink blossoms. Vigorous.Purple/green mottled pads. Winters well. S–M Perry’s Baby Red Cup-shaped deep scarletprolific bloomer. Green pads. Good for con-tainer or small pond. S Perry’s Double Yellow Free-flowering yellow.Many petals; some fragrance. Flecked pads.M–L
The Minnesota Water Garden Society (MWGS) will be outside, between the curbside plant pickup area and the Grandstand, selling a wide variety of waterand bog plants (also good for rain gardens), both hardy and tropical, as well as
goldfish, shubunkin, and koi. Consult with knowledgeable water gardeners on yourneeds and desires before you buy. Many plants can be grown in containers and you don’teven have to worry about daily watering! MWGS was founded in 1997. Its mission is to increase enjoyment and enthusiasmfor water gardening through promotion, education, and shared experiences.
Perry’s Fire Opal Reliable large blossoms of deep pinkwith multiple petals make this an eye-catcher. S–M Pink Grapefruit Pink to salmon blossoms, holds colorwell. Green pads wth some purple flecks. M Pink Opal Relatively large pink blossoms on a smallspreader make this good for containers. Green pads. S Pink Sparkle◊ Frosty pink, star-shaped flowers.Bright green pads. M Starbrite◊ Very long star-shaped white flowerswith a subtle hint of pink. Pads lightly flecked withcreamy yellow. M–L Sunfire Fairly new. Large pink blossoms with brilliantsalmon/yellow centers. Prolific bloomer even in partshade. M–L Í∏Wanvisa Unusual variable colors make each bloom onthe same plant a surprise. Pink, yellow, and salmonspeckled and solid in each bloom. Gorgeous mottledpads. M
TropicalAmerican Frogbit Limnobium spongia◊ Leaves floaton water looking like a miniature water lily. Great forsurface coverage in container gardens. Native to theU.S., from southern Illinois to Florida. Height: surfaceÍ∏ bareroot $3.00–$6.00Bog Lily, Red Crinum ‘Menehune’ ◊ DelightfulHawaiian plant. Burgundy foliage with spiky pink flowers. 12–36”h Í∏ 4” pot $6.00Calla Lily, Giant Zantedeschia aethiopica Showy whiteflowers with orange stamens. 24–36”h ∏Ó10” pot $12.00Canna Canna These canna are considered “water can-na” to be grown in damp soil or wet feet. They aregreat in containers or along the edge of the pond. Donot submerge the crown more than 1–2” below water.Í∏ 4” or 10” pot $2.00–$12.00
Black Knight Deep burgundy foliage with velvetydark red flowers. 4–5’h Endeavor Narrow blue-green leaves with red flowers.4–5’h Erebus Flamboyant pink flowers with lighter blue-green foliage. 3-4’h Florence Vaughn Dynamic orange blossoms with yellow edges. 5–6’h King Humbert Striking purple leaves with greenstripes. Orange/yellow flowers. 5–6’h Pink Sunburst ◊ Bold striped leaves in bronze,green, and pink with bubblegum pink flowers. 2–3’h Striped Beauty ◊ Prolific yellow blossoms onlarge green leaves with light stripes. 3–4’h Tanney Orange to salmon speckled blooms. Powderyblue-green foliage. 4–5’h
Mosaic Plant Ludwigia sedioides◊ Floating rosettesin a unique diamond geometric pattern and small yel-low flowers. A conversation starter. height: surfaceÍ∏ bareroot $8.00Papyrus, Dwarf Cyperus haspan Shortest of the cyperuswith a fuller leaf pompom on top. 12–18”h Í∏Ó10” pot $12.00Parrot Feather Myriophyllum aquaticum Feathery foliagefor the pond edge, in streams or in containers. Softensrock edges. Height: trailing ∏Ó 10” pot $9.00Parrot Feather, Dwarf Red-Stemmed Myriophyllum spp.◊ Miniature version of parrot feather with redstems. Striking in small containers. Height: trailing∏Ó 4” pot $5.00Water Petunia, Pink Ruellia brittoniana ‘Chi Chi’ ◊Dark green foliage on long stems covered with pink,petunia-like flowers. 18–24”h Í∏ 4” pot $5.00Society Garlic Tulbaghia violacea variegata Fast-growingclump of beautiful cream and bluish-green variegationwith lavender garlic-like flowers. 12–18”h Í∏10” pot $10.00Taro Colocasia esculenta 3–4’h Í∏Ó
Black Magic Velvet maroon-black foliage on burgundy stems. 10” pot $2.00–$12.00Fantanesii Large green foliage with violet stems. 4” or 10” pot $2.00–$12.00Imperial Dark green foliage with velvety blackbetween veins. 10” pot $2.00–$12.00
Umbrella Palm Cyperus alternifolius Maintenance-freeaccent for container or water garden. 4–6’h ∏Ó10” pot $5.00–$12.00Umbrella Palm, Dwarf Cyperus alternifolius gracilis◊Smaller version of Umbrella Palm for the smaller pondor container. 18–30”h ∏Ó 4” pot $5.00–$10.00Waffle Plant Hemigraphis colorata ‘Exotica’ Compactground cover. Glossy dark green leaves with purpleundersides, white blooms. 6–12”h Í∏ 10” pot $9.00Water Hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes Floating plant greatfor filtration and containers. Glossy bulbed leaves andshowy lavender flower. 6–12”h Í∏ bareroot $6.00Water Lettuce Pistia stratiotes Floating plant great forfiltration and containers. Fuzzy-leaved rosettes, goodfor shade. 4–6”h ∏Ó bareroot $6.00Yellow Snowflake Nymphoides geminata◊ Perfect forcontainers. Small mottled leaves rest on the water sur-face, with yellow star-shaped fringed flowers. height:surface Í∏Ó bareroot $5.00Zephyr Lily Zephranthes ◊ Crocus-like flower.Relative of amarylis with narrow foliage that bloomsshortly after heavy rain. 12”h Í∏
Pink Z. rosea 4” pot $7.00White Z. candida 4” pot $6.00Yellow Z. flavissima 4” pot $6.00
FishShubunkin, goldfish, and koi are available in assorted sizes and colors. Fish will be bagged. Bringyour own container for transport. $3.00–$160.00
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H001 Aloe Vera Aloe veraßSucculent whose juice is used to treat minor burns,poison ivy, and rashes. Bring indoors as a house plant.Tender perennial. 12–24”h Í∏†Â $3.00—2.5” pot
H002 Anise Pimpinella anisum Feathery foliage used fresh in salads and soups whilethe seeds are used to flavor other cooked foods.Umbrella-like clusters of tiny white flowers. Annual.36”h Í∫Ç $2.00—2.5” pot
H003 Artemisia, Silver ßArtemisia Parfum d’EthiopiaFrilly, velvety, spicy-scented silver foliage on a vigorous, tough plant. Not hardy in Minnesota. 18”h by 36”w Í $5.00—4” pot
H004 Ashwagandha Withania somniferaßGreenish white flowers, orange-red ripe fruit on thissmall shrub. Used in ayurvedic medicine. Not hardy inMinnesota. 36–60”h ÍÂ $5.00—3.5” pot
H005 Aztec Sweet Herb Lippia dulcis Central American plant whose odd half-inch flowercones, bronzy purple foliage, and a spicy scent make itan attractive trailing plant. A natural sweetener. Nothardy in Minnesota. 24–48”h ÍÇ $2.00—2.5” pot
Basil, Sweet see box below
Bay Laurel Laurus nobilisBay leaf, the well-known seasoning, comes from thistender tree that can spend the winter as a house plant.Small yellow flowers bloom in spring. Deer-resistant.Excellent in tubs or large pots. Í∏†Ç$11.00—1 quart pot:H035 Green leaves—12–72”h
Bay Laurel continued$12.00—5.25” pot:H036 Sicilian Sunshine L. nobilis—Eye-catching bright
chartreuse to gold foliage contrasts with red leafstems. Provides fragrant leaves to flavor soupsand stews, just like regular bay leaves. 12–72”h
H037 Borage Borago officinalis ßProfuse blue and pink flowers are an attractive andtasty garnish. Excellent for bees. Young leaves are goodin salads. Self-seeding annual. 24–36”h Í∏Ω∫Ç
$2.50—3.5” potH038 Buzz Buttons Acmella oleraceaßCurious, olive-shaped 1” yellow flowers on stalks, eachwith a rust-burgundy “eye” on top. A cluster of themlooks like bullseye-painted drumsticks or some veryweird eyeball-on-toothpick hors d’oeuvres. Bronze-tinted stems and foliage. Tender perennial from Brazil.Syn. Spilanthes oleracea 12–15”h by 24–30’w Í∏Ç
$2.50—3.5” potH039 Catnip Nepeta cataria ßLeaves are euphoric for cats and mildly sedative for us.Good for salads and tea. Short-lived self-seeding peren-nial. 12–36”h by 12”w Í∏ΩÇ $2.00—2.5” pot
H040 Celery, Cutting ßApium graveolens var. secalinum AfinaA seasoning celery that does not produce an enlargedstalk. More aromatic and flavorful than regular celery.Looks like flat-leafed parsley and packed with big cel-ery flavor. Used to flavor soups and stews. Tenderperennial. 12–18”h ÍÇ $2.50—3.5” pot
H041 Chamomile, German ßMatricaria recutita Small white and yellow flowers with an apple scent.Dried flowers are good for tea or added to bath water.Good in arrangements or potpourri. Annual. 12” spac-ing. 12–18”h Í∏Ç´ $2.00—2.5” pot
H042 Chamomile, Roman ßChamaemelum nobileGray-green leaves and miniature white daisies. Theleaves are thicker than German chamomile. The flow-ers smell like apples. Originates in northwesternEurope and Northern Ireland. Perennial. 12”hÍÇ´Â $2.50—3.5” pot
H043 Chervil Anthriscus cerefolium Tastes like tarragon with a hint of anise. It’s a greatfresh seasoning used in salads, soups, marinades, andsauces. Sometimes called “gourmet’s parsley.” Self-seeding annual. 16–18”h Í∏Ç $4.00—3.5” pot
Chives Allium schoenoprasumTubular leaves, stems, and globe-shaped flowers in latespring have a mild onion flavor. Easy to grow and onceestablished lasts for years. Divide every few years.Perennial. Í∏ΩÇ´∫$2.00—2.5” pot:H044 Fine Leafß—Purple flowers. 12–24”h $3.00—2.5” pot:H045 Forescate—Large pink flowers. 10–18”h
H046 Chives, Garlic Allium tuberosumßAbundant white flowers in late summer, beautiful ediblegarnish. Flat leaves with fine flavor. Perennial and self-seeds readily. 12–18”h Í∏ÓÇ´ $2.00—2.5” pot
H047 Chives, German Allium senescens ßElegant, flat, shiny 12” leaves may be used like chives.2” spheres of lavender flowers July–September.Ornamental and perennial. 18–20”h Í∏ÓÇ´Â
$2.00—2.5” potH048 Cilantro Coriandrum sativum Flowers, leaves, roots, and seeds can all be used to fla-vor a wide variety of foods, especially Mexican andAsian dishes. Popular in salsa. Sow a crop every fewweeks to keep a fresh supply throughout summer andfall. Seed is coriander. Annual. 24–36”h ÍÇ
$1.50—seed packetsH049 Coffee Coffea arabicaßShiny leaves on this tender shrub make for a nice con-tainer plant to winter indoors. Mature plants producean abundance of jasmine-scented white flowers. Bestin filtered sunlight and fast-draining potting soil, keptmoist. 15–20’ in its African home, smaller here.Overwinter indoors. ꠂ $2.50—2.5” pot
H050 Comfrey Symphytum officinale Bell-shaped cream, purple or pink flowers. Fuzzy,broad leaves. An important herb in organic gardening.Comfrey is a great “green manure” in a permaculturelandscape. Perennial; can be aggressive. 24”h Í∏Â
$5.00—3.5” potH051 Culantro Eryngium foetidumßMexican and South American native, used inCaribbean, Thai, Indian, and Vietnamese cooking.Dries well or can be used fresh like cilantro, with astronger, citrus-like flavor. Moist soil. Not hardy inMinnesota. 12–18”h Í∏†Ç $2.00—2.5” pot
H052 Cumin Cuminum cyminum Its seeds are used in Indian, Mexican, and Cuban cui-sine. Small white or pink flower clusters like smallQueen Anne’s lace flowers. Self-seeding annual. 24”hÍÇ $2.00—2.5” pot
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Sweet Genovese O. basilicum—Prolific andpopular. Wonderful for pesto, tomato dishes,and salads. 24–36”hH006 $1.50—seed packetsH007 $2.50—4 plants in a pack ßH008 $3.00—3.5” pot ßØ
by basil, more cold tolerant than most.Will keep you supplied with tasty leaveswell into the fall. 24”h
H010 Cardinal O. basilicumß—Ornamentalenough for your flower garden, but stilltasty. Burgundy stems and showy deepred-purple bracts. Spicy fragrance. 24–30”h ç
H011 Dolly O. basilicumß—Good news forMinnesota gardeners, a densely leavedGenovese basil bred to withstand coolertemperatures. Fusarium wilt resistant.12–24”h
H012 Envigor O. basilicumß—Large-leavedGenovese basil with an intense flavor.Bred for vigor and disease-resistance.24–36”h
H013 Genovese, Everleaf O. basilicum◊ß—Compact plant densely packed with2” cupped leaves. Extended harvest sea-son due to much later bolting than mostbasils. Ideal in containers. 18–24”h
$2.50—3.5” pot (continued):H014 Pesto Perpetuo O. basilicumß—
Variegated leaves, green with a creamywhite edge. Does not flower. Columnarhabit. A great culinary basil with aslightly lemon flavor. 18–36”h ç
H015 Pluto O. basilicumß—Mild, sweet, smallleaves. Roundly compact. 8”h
$2.50—4 plants in a pack:H016 Cinnamon O. basilicumß—Dark purple
flowers and purple stems. Sharp cinna-mon fragrance. Finest tea basil, good infruit salads. 12–24”h
H017 Holy O. sanctumß—Traditional reli-gious and medicinal significance inSouth Asia. Purple flowers. Takes partshade. 18”h
H018 Lemon O. basilicumß—Delicious small-leaf variety combines flavors of lemonand basil. 12–24”h
H019 Lime O. americanumß—Dark greenleaves with lime fragrance. 12”h
H020 Magic Michael O. basilicumß—Purplebracts and small creamy white flowers.12–18”h ç
H021 Mammoth O. basilicumß—Very largeruffled leaves, especially suitable for dry-ing or stuffing. Familiar sweet basil fla-vor. 12–24”h
$2.50—4 plants in a pack (continued):H022 Marseillais Dwarf O. basilicumß—
Compact, bushy French variety withlarge leaves has little yellow and whiteflowers when in bloom. Perfect for con-tainers. 10”h
H023 Minette O. basilicumß—Delicious, eye-catching basil creating perfect spheres ofbright green that stay compact and uni-form all season. Perfect for edging,miniature knot gardens, or in containers.10”h
H025 Napoletano O. basilicumß—Heirloomvariety from Italy with light green crin-kled leaves. 36”h
H026 Opal O. basilicumß—Purple leaves andanise flavor. 12–36”h
H027 Oriental Breeze O. basilicumß—A basilbred for cut flower and container use.Very floriferous and fragrant. 4–6” longflower heads are white with purplebracts. 12–18”h
H028 Red Rubin O. basilicumß—Large-leavedpurple sweet basil. 18–24”h
H029 Spicy Globe O. basilicumß—The “goodbasil” of French cuisine. Very short withsmall leaves, making it a sweet edgingplant 12”h
$2.50—4 plants in a pack (continued):H030 Thai Magic O. basilicumß—Late flower-
ing with large leaves. Popular in Thaifood. Purple bracts and magenta flowers.18–22”h
H031 Thai, Siam Queen O. basilicumß—Huge green leaves contrast nicely withsturdy, purple stems. Outstanding fra-grance and flavor: sweet and spicy withanise overtones. Used in Asian cooking.28–39”h
$3.00—3.5” pot:H032 Amethyst Improved O. basilicumß—
Darkest purple basil with thick, turned-down leaves like the classic Genovese.Compact habit, full flavor. 16–20”h Ø
H033 Thai O. basilicumß—Purple stems andflowers with 2” green leaves. 16–20”hØ
Even gardeners who don’t cook love basil in their gardens. Great for tea, pesto, salads, and dressings. Remove flowers for best-tasting leaves or keep flowers for bees and butterflies. These annual plants are native to sunny, warm Mediterranean climates and will not withstand frost. Water regularly and provide good drainage. Don’t plant outdoors until late May.
BASIL PLANTING TIP: It is a good idea to vary the location where you plant your basil each year. Basil is susceptible to fungal diseases that accumulate in soil over time. Rotate your crops!
BasilH008 Sweet GenoveseH032 Amethyst
Improved H033 Thai
Other herbsH118 Peppermint H122 NettlesH125 Oregano, Greek H174 Thyme, English
ParsleyH132 Parsley, Curly H134 Parsley, Italian
Organic mixed herbsIn a hanging basket, see page 40
All of the plants in the Herbs section are grown with-out chemical pesticides or herbicides, and from greenhouses operated with sustainable practices.
We also carry a more limited line of herbs that are certifiedorganic, and at customer request have summarized that list here:
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What’s a bract? It’s not apetal or a leaf, but another partof a plant that’s sometimesshowier than the flower, andthat’s when we mention it.Here’s a helpful article aboutbracts: www.bit.ly/2mu11je
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H053 Cumin, Black Nigella sativaßThe white petals of its flowers are bluish green nearthe tip and surround a fancy spherical fruit capsule inwhich the seeds develop. Ground seeds smell like fen-nel, anise, or nutmeg and taste slightly bitter, spicy,and piquant. Self-seeding annual. 6–12”h ÍÇÂ
$2.50—4 plants in a packH054 Curry Plant Helichrysum italicumßGray foliage and yellow flowers, very fragrant. Use likebay leaves to flavor soups and marinades, then removebefore serving. Essential oils used in lotions and soaps.Tender perennial. 6–20”h Í∏†Ç $3.00—4” pot
See more CURRY PLANT, page 11
Dill Anethum graveolensLeaves and seeds for vinegars, salad dressings, andpickles. Excellent for bees, butterflies, and especiallyswallowtail caterpillars. Re-seeding annual. ÍΩ∫Ç$1.50—seed packets:H055 Bouquet—Prized for pickling. 36”h $2.00—2.5” pot:H056 Bouquetß—Prized for pickling. 36”h $2.50—3.5” pot:H057 Dukatß—Abundant, delicate foliage for a
longer period of time than most other dill vari-eties. Mellow leaves are great with vegetables andfish. 30”h by 12”w
H058 Epazote Chenopodium ambrosioides ßA pungent herb used in Mexican and South Americancooking. Widely used in bean dishes, it is supposed toreduce the after effects of eating beans. The concentrat-ed oil is a stomach irritant; the cooked leaves are nutri-tious. Easy-to-grow, self-seeding annual. 36”h ÍÇ¥ $3.00—4” potH059 Fennel, Bronze ßFoeniculum vulgare nigra Attractive, feathery smoky bronze foliage has a mildflavor. Makes a great container plant, too. Self-seedinghardy biennial. 36–48”h Í∫Çç
$5.00—6 plants in a packFennel, Bulbing Foeniculum vulgareSweet, anise-like flavor. Bulbous base can be cooked asa vegetable. Leaves and seeds are used to flavor soups,salads, sauces, fish, and even cookies. Swallowtail but-terfly caterpillars love eating its dark green fronds.Hardy biennial. Separate multiple stems when plantingso the bulbs are not crowded. Í∫Ç$2.00—2.5” pot:H060 Florenceß—80–85 days. 24–48”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack:H061 Antares◊ß—Early-maturing and slow-
bolting. 24–36”h
Geranium, Scented PelargoniumColorful flowers and delicious fragrances. Plant wherethey are easily touched. Tender perennial you can bringindoors for winter; grows well in containers. ͆¥$3.00—3.5” pot:H062 Attar of Rosesß—Rose-scented leaves and pale
with small white flowers. 12–36”h H064 Lady Plymouthß—The scent of the crinkly
green and white variegated leaves is variouslydescribed as rose, citrus, and eucalyptus. You’llhave to smell it for yourself. Clusters of smallflowers are pale pink with purple markings. 12–24”h Ω
H065 Lemonaß—Zesty, citrusy fragrance and palepink flowers. 14–18”h by 20–30”w Ω
H066 Mosquito Plantß—The moderate lemon fra-grance is disliked by mosquitoes. Small pinkishlavender flowers with two petals marked withmagenta. Also known as citronella. 24–36”h
H067 Orange Fizzß—Strong orange scent with pink-lavender flowers. 12–36”h
H068 Snowflakeß—Rounded leaves with whiteflecks. Distinctive scent. 12–24”h Ω
H069 Torentoß—Citrusy ginger scent. Large lavenderflowers marked with deep purple. Upright. 12–24”h
H070 Ginger, Culinary ßZingiber officinale Bubba BabaBest known for the spice that is produced from thegrated, chopped, or powdered root of the plant.Harvest when the narrow leaves and the stalk wither,but before frost. Prefers heat, humidity, filtered sun-light, and rich, moist soil (not water-logged). Tenderperennial that can be overwintered as a houseplant.24–48”h ∏†Ç $10.00—5” pot
H071 Horseradish Armoracia rusticana Spicy root used as a condiment. Provide rich soil forthe most pungent roots. Does best planted in theground; in a smaller garden you might want to containit by planting in a pot or tub buried in the ground.Perennial. 36”h Í∏Ç $3.00—bareroot, in herbs
H072 Land Seaweed Salsola komaroviißShoreline plant valued in Japan is also known as okahijiki or saltwort. Crunchy, juicy leaves and stemsare rich in nutrients and used for salads, stir-fry, sushi,and steamed foods. Has a salty flavor. Not hardy inMinnesota. 45 days. 6–18”h ÍÇ $2.50—3.5” pot
Lavender see box at right
H094 Lemon Balm Melissa officinalisßStrong lemon scent and flavor. Small flowers in latesummer. Makes a refreshing iced tea or seasoning inbreads and desserts. Mulch for winter protection. Self-seeding perennial. 24”h Í∏ΩÇ $2.00—2.5” pot
H095 Lemon Bush Corymbia citriodoraßMore pungently lemony than actual lemons. Plant itnear a walkway. Unusual 6” sandpapery, sword-shapedbluish foliage ages to silver-green, then becomesattractively etched with red for fall. Pink fuzzy stems.Used as a mosquito repellent. Tree that’s 90’ tall in itsnative Australia; overwinter indoors. 36”h Í
$2.50—3.5” potH096 Lemon Grass Cymbopogon citratusßLeaves and stalks are used in Asian cooking and inteas. Many medicinal and culinary uses. It is frost-ten-der and could spend the winter in a sunny window.Best in a container. 60”h ꠂ $2.00—2.5” pot
H097 Lemon Mint Monarda citriodoraßLemon-scented leaves are delicious and often used inteas. Showy, tiered pinkish purple flowers are long-lasting in fresh bouquets and dry nicely. Native toAppalachia. Annual. 24–36”h Í∏ΩÇ $2.50—3.5” potH098 Lemon Verbena Aloysia triphyllaßWonderfully fragrant lemony herb, used with chickenand fish, in dressings, and as tea. Light green pointedleaves. Great for topiaries. Tender perennial; can bepotted and overwintered inside. 36”h Ídž
$2.50—3.5” potH099 Licorice Herb Tagetes filifoliaßA natural sweetener or flavoring that tastes likelicorice candy. Its tiny, edible white flowers, stems, andfrilly leaves may also be used for licorice tea or justsnacking. Annual; may self-seed. 20”h ÍÇ´
$2.50—4 plants in a pack
H100 Lovage Levisticum officinaleßStrong celery taste. Leaves are used to flavor soups,stews, casseroles, and an amazing relish. Has been usedas a love charm. Green-yellow flowers in umbels.Perennial. 36–72”h Í∏ΩÇ $2.50—3.5” pot
Marjoram, Sweet Origanum majoranaA mild, sweet oregano relative. Used in vinegars,soups, and dressings. Add fresh leaves to salads. Goodherbal bath. Not hardy in Minnesota. Í∏Ω∫Ç$2.00—2.5” pot:H101 Seed-grownß—18”h $2.50—3.5” pot:H102 Gold Tipsß—Same flavor as sweet marjoram,
but close to half of each leaf is bright yellow. 12”h
H103 Marshmallow Althaea officinalisßNative to Europe, the leaves and roots of this reliablemedicinal and edible plant have been used for cen-turies. Beautiful in the garden with white to light pinkflowers, it thrives in moderately fertile, well-drainedsoil. Perennial. 36–72”h Í∏Ç $2.50—3.5” pot
Mint MenthaAromatic and easy. Good for tea and potpourri. Theflowers attract butterflies; however, the flavor changesonce flowers appear. Spreads, in some cases aggressive-ly. Í∏ΩÇ´$2.00—2.5” pot:H104 Peppermint M. x piperitaß—Refreshing tea,
iced or hot. Good in fruit salads. Easily dried foryear-round use. Perennial. 24”h
$2.50—2.5” pot:H105 Candymint M. x piperita—A cross between water
mint and spearmint. Large, toothed leaves withreddish stems. Along with peppermint, candy -mint is most commonly used in chewing gum,mouthwash, toothpastes, and medicines. An idealculinary herb to flavor foods like jellies, candy,meats, salads, soups, and beverages. Perennial.12–18”h
H106 Grapefruit M. aquatica citrata—Large puckeredleaves with the scent of grapefruit. Perennial.18”h
H107 Lime M. aquatica citrata—Bright green leaves witha strong lime scent and flavor. Try this in yourfavorite salsa recipe or toss in your next margari-ta. Treat as an annual. 24”h
Lavender LavandulaÍÇ´ÂΩHerbs
Mint continued$2.50—2.5” pot (continued):H108 Spearmint, Kentucky Colonel M. spicata—
Ruffled 3” leaves with a sweet, strong spearmintfragrance and taste. Spikes of small lilac to pinkto white flowers in summer. The Kentucky Derbyofficially endorses Kentucky Colonel spearmintfor its mint julep. Perennial. 12–24”h
$2.50—3.5” pot:H109 Appleß—Round leaves with slightly toothed
edges. Both the leaves and stems are covered infine hairs, which explains its nickname, woollymint. Fruity flavor and aroma with nuances ofapple, but less mint flavor. It works best in fresh,uncooked preparations. The flowers are spears ofwhite to pale pink flowers. One of the tallest vari-eties of mint, so cut it frequently to encourage abushier shape. May be perennial. 16–39”h
H110 Berries and Creamß—Mild, with a fruity aro-ma. May be perennial. 18–24”h
H111 Chocolate M. x piperitaß—Bronzy foliage with achocolate scent. Perennial. 24”h
H112 Corsican M. requieniiß—Creeper, good in rockgardens, miniature gardens, and along paths.Tolerates light foot traffic. May be perennial. 1”h
H113 Gingerß—Spicy ginger-scented mint with greenleaves striped with gold. May be perennial. 18–24”h
H114 Mojito M. x villosaß—You could use spearmintin your Cuban mojito, but this is the real deal.The flavor is mild and warm, rather than pungentand sweet. Treat as an annual. 18–24”h
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Spearmint
$2.00—2.5” pot:H073 Dutch L. x intermedia—Introduced before 1920, this variety has lavender-
blue 4” flower spikes that stand above silvery gray foliage. Slightly moresharpness to the perfume. Flowers July into fall. 36–48”h
H074 Lady L. angustifoliaß—Smells good in the garden and in sachets and pot-pourris. 8–10”h
H075 Munstead L. angustifoliaß—English lavender. Excellent low-growingvariety for lining a path or garden bed. A somewhat hardy lavender in ourclimate. 12–18”h
H076 Potpourri White L. angustifolia—Dense white flowers, sometimes with afaint blue blush, on sturdy stems. Highly fragrant. 10–14”h
H077 Yellow L. viridisß—Bright yellow-green foliage topped with tightly com-pressed yellow flower heads resembling tiny pineapples. A profusebloomer with a powerful lavender aroma. Vivid coloring contrasts nicelywith the greenish gray foliage and purple flowers of most other laven-ders. Native to Morocco and southern Portugal. 36”h
$2.50—3.5” pot:H078 Big Time Blue L. angustifoliaß—Early blooming, large purplish blue
flowers. 24”h H079 Ellagance Pink L. angustifoliaß—English lavender with light pink flower
spikes. 12–24”h H080 French L. stoechasß—Lavender of the French countryside. Upright gray
foliage. 24–36”h H081 Goodwin Creek Greyß—Light gray-green foliage with coarse, appeal-
ing texture. Best variety for blooming indoors in winter. 24–36”h H082 Jagged L. pinnata buchiiß—Beautiful feathery foliage. Also called fern-
leaf lavender. 36”hH083 Luxurious◊ß—Dark royal purple flowers. 18–24”h H084 Meerlo◊ß—Leaves have wide pale yellow margins. Lavender flow-
ers with classic fragrance. 24–36”h H085 Munstead, medium pot L. angustifoliaß—English lavender. Excellent
low-growing variety for lining a path or garden bed. A somewhat hardylavender in our climate. 12–18”h
H086 Phenomenal L. x intermediaß—Silvery, aromatic foliage with blue-pur-ple flowers. Said to overwinter in our area. Endures hot, humid condi-tions better than most. Grows in an even mound. 24–36”h
H087 Provence L. x intermedia ß—Variety from southern France. Light purpleflowers. More moisture-tolerant than other varieties. 24–36”h
H088 Silver Mist L. angustifolia◊ß—Perhaps the most silver foliage of anylavender. Purple flowers in mid-summer, one to two weeks later thanmost lavenders. May be perennial here. 16–20”h
H089 Sweet L. x heterophyllaß—One of the tallest lavenders, very productiveand fragrant. Sturdy, straight stems. 36–48”h
$3.00—3.5” pot:H090 Platinum Blondeß—Gentle blue blossoms and eye-catching greenish
gray leaves with a cream margin. Suited to rock gardens, containers, andedging. 12–18”h ‰ç
H091 Spanish, Madrid Pink L. stoechasß—Short flower stalks topped withlavender-pink bracts with dark purple flowers. Silver-green foliage. 18–24”h
H092 Spanish, Madrid Purple L. stoechas ß—Bright purple with bracts inshades of lilac. 18–24”h
$6.00—2.5” pot:H093 Cynthia Johnson L. angustifoliaß—Silvery, aromatic foliage with blue-
purple flowers. Selected by Betty Ann Addison of Rice Creek Gardens forits ability to survive Minnesota winters. Probably the only lavender thatwill truly grow as a perennial here. 24”h
A tender perennial from southern Europe, very few varieties are fullyhardy in Minnesota, but can be wintered indoors or treated as anannual. Needs excellent drainage to survive the winter. Very fragrantand dries beautifully for potpourri. Reblooms all season with regulardeadheading. Deer- and rabbit-resistant.
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Mint continued$2.50—3.5” pot (continued):H115 Moroccan M. spicata◊ß—Potent, sweet
spearmint flavor. Combine leaves with green teaand sugar to make Moroccan tea. Also delicious invegetable dishes, sauces, and jellies. Compact plantsuited to containers. Prefers dappled shade. 24”h
H116 Orange M. aquatica citrata ß—Dark green, roundleaves tinged with purple. Purple flowers. Lemonscent when crushed, and slight orange flavor.Makes good tea. Perennial. 24”h
H117 Pineapple M. suaveolens variegataß—Variegatedleaves with a fruity scent. Perennial. 24–36”h
$3.00—3.5” pot:H118 Peppermint M. x piperitaß—See H104. Ø$6.00—4 plants in a pack:H119 Wild Mint M. arvensis—Perennial that prefers
moist conditions. Blooms July–September. Used inteas and desserts. Minnesota source. 6–24”h ˜
$2.50—4 plants in a packH121 Mushroom Plant Rungia klossiißGlossy, oval leaves with a mushroom flavor that inten-sifies with cooking. Leaves can be eaten raw. If cooked,add leaves at the end. Blue flowers. Tender perennial.16–24”h ÍÇ $2.50—3.5” pot
H122 Nettles, Stinging Urtica dioica Popular in European, south Asian, and Native Americancooking. Pick and handle with gloves before cooking.Early spring sprouts of this perennial vegetable are oneof the tastiest and most nutritious greens you couldgrow. The tender leaves at the top of the stem can beharvested throughout summer and eaten fresh in salads.Leaves are rich in vitamins A, C, iron, potassium, man-ganese, and calcium. Cooking removes the sting fromolder leaves (and they really do sting if rubbed thewrong way). Dried leaves can be used to make tea.Spreading perennial, give it room. 36–72”h by 48”wÍ∏∫ǘإ $1.00—2” pot
H123 Olive Herb Santolina viridisßNarrow, delicate bright green leaves with intense pick-led olive aroma and flavor, densely packed along thestems. Use the leaves to flavor salads, pasta, and pesto.Small yellow button flowers rise above the compact,mounded plant in summer and are easily dried.Attractive and undemanding, tolerates poor soil anddrought. Do not over-water. Deer-resistant. Tenderwoody perennial that you can bring indoors for thewinter. 12”h ÍΩ∫Çç $4.00—2.5” pot
H124 Onion, Wild Allium canadenseßAll parts are edible, from the underground bulbs to thethin leaves, and from the pinkish white flowers to thebulblets that top the stems in summer. Use the stemslike chives, or the entire plant. The flavor is some-where between onion and garlic. Damp soil; good forrain gardens. Native and perennial. Seed from HowardCounty, Iowa. 18”h ÍΩǘ $2.50—3.5” pot
See more native ONIONS, page 55
Oregano Origanum vulgareEssential for Italian and Greek cooking. Leaves can beused fresh or dried in tomato sauces, soups, meat, fish,and salads. Perennial. Í∏Ω∫ÇÂ$2.50—3.5” pot:H125 Greek O. vulgare hirtumß—The most flavorful
oregano, according to herb aficionados. 12–36”hØ
H126 Hot and Spicyß—Strong flavor. Annual. 18–24”h
H127 Variegatedß—Fine-leafed variety, green with awide white margin. Pleasing, mild flavor andvisually interesting. 12–24”h ç
Oregano, Cuban Plectranthus amboinicusUsed in many parts of the world, including theCaribbean, Africa, Asia, and South America in soups,stews, salads, beans, and meat dishes. Makes a goodsubstitute for sage in dressings; oregano-scented. Nothardy in Minnesota. Í∏Ç$2.50—3.5” pot:H128 Greenß—Succulent, aromatic, fuzzy leaves.
Drought-tolerant. 12–18”h H129 Variegated P. amboinicus variegatusß—Large, fur-
ry leaves with white margins. Also a great foliageplant for container combinations. 24”h ç
H130 Oregano, Mexican ßPoliomintha longiflora Shrubby plant with pale green leaves and a unique pep-pery flavor. Grows large quickly. Deer-resistant withlight pink tubular flowers, beloved of hummingbirds.Tender perennial that can be overwintered indoors.Drought-tolerant. 36”h ÍÇ˙ $2.50—3.5” pot
H131 Papalo ßPorophyllum ruderale subsp. macrocephalumAn ancient Mexican herb with oval, scalloped leaves.Like a super cilantro, it has a complex, piquant flavor.Unlike cilantro, it retains its flavor after drying. Goodin soups, salads, tacos, beans, and meats. Annual. 36”hÍÇ $2.00—2.5” pot
Parsley, Curly Petroselinum hortenseQuintessential garnish, chock-full of vitamins. Can bechewed to freshen breath (not just for humans; add itto your dog’s food, too). You can dig one up in the falland pot it for fresh greens in the winter. Biennial.12”hÍ∏∫ÇH132ß $2.50—3.5” pot ØH133ß $2.50—4 plants in a pack
Parsley, Italian Petroselinum hortenseSame as curly parsley, but with flat leaves. 12–18”hÍ∏∫Ç
H134ß $2.50—3.5” pot ØH135ß $2.50—4 plants in a pack
H136 Patchouli Pogostemon heyneanus ßTropical native of the East Indies. Used for the fra-grance of the dried leaves. Tender perennial. 12”h ͆
$2.50—3.5” potH137 Roselle Hibiscus sabdariffa ßNative to West Africa and grown for the plump redcoverings around its seedpods. As days shorten, theplant produces 3” white to pale yellow flowers withdark red centers. After the seedpods start to form, har-vest the pod coverings (remove the seedpods inside)and use them to make a refreshingly zingy tea.Seedpod coverings are also used to make jam, cranber-ry-like sauces, and many other foods worldwide. Thegrowing tips and leaves are a tangy addition to salads,stir-fries, and soups. Because of our short growing sea-son, you may need to bring the plant inside for theseedpod coverings to ripen completely. We are not sureif this tender perennial can be overwintered indoors ornot. 48–84”h ÍΩ†Ç $2.50—3.5” pot
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalisEnhances many meat and vegetable dishes, vinegars,and dressings. Use for a refreshing bath or hair rinse.Likes poor soil, not too much water, and hot sun.Suitable for bonsai. Deer-resistant. To overwinter thistender shrub indoors, keep it potted during the summerand place in a south or west window in fall. Do notoverwater. Small deep blue flowers in winter. ÍΩÇÂ$2.00—2.5” pot:H138 Seed-grownß—12”h $2.50—2.5” pot:H139 Golden Rain—Young foliage is yellow-green on a
nice upright plant. Dark violet flowers. 6–24”h $2.50—3.5” pot:H140 Barbequeß—Upright, perfect for topiary and
making barbeque skewers. Small pale blue flow-ers from mid- to late spring. Large needles. 24–48”h
H141 Creepingß—Low growing and sprawling. 6”hH142 Goriziaß—Robust rosemary with white-backed
leaves. Large light lavender-blue flowers inspring. 48”h
H143 Salem◊ß—Upright and shrubby, with widerleaves than most varieties and more tolerant ofwet soils. Said to be one of the best for overwin-tering indoors. 24–36”h
H144 Shady Acresß—One-inch dark green leaves.Upright plant, introduced in 1999 by TheresaMieseler of Shady Acres Herb Farm in Chaska.Pinch to encourage branching. 48”h
H145 Spice Islandß—Pungently flavored. Uprighthabit. Good for topiaries. 24–36”h
H146 Tuscan Blueß—Upright plant with slightlyglossy foliage. 36”h
$8.00—1 gal. pot:H147 Get a head startß—Same as H138, but an old-
er plant in a large pot. 12”h
Sage Salvia officinalisUsed in poultry stuffing, sausage, salads, egg dishes,breads, and vegetable dishes. Also used to freshenbreath. Spread the dried leaves among linens to dis-courage insects. Excellent as a potted summer herb;overwinter inside in a sunny window or under lights.Deer- and rabbit-resistant. Drought-tolerant.Perennial, but not reliable here. ÍΩ∫Ç˙Â$2.50—3.5” pot:H148 Berggartenß—Broad leaves with silver accents,
ornamental. Good flavor. 18”h çH149 Growers Friendß—Velvety silver-green foliage
with a slightly citrusy fragrance. Rarely flowers,but when it does, the blooms are rose to violet.16”h
H150 Icterinaß—Gold and green foliage. Compactand decorative, great for summer containers. 12–15”h ç
H151 Purpleß—Purple-tinged leaves and bluish pur-ple flowers, lovely in containers. 24–36”h ç
H152 Tricolorß—Green, pink, and white foliage. Veryattractive. 15”h ç
H153 Sage, Bee Salvia apianaßAromatic white flowers. Used as incense. Also calledwhite sage, it can take up to three years to reachmature size. A tender perennial that can be overwin-tered indoors. Also known as white sage. 24–48”hÍΩÇÂ $2.50—3.5” pot
H154 Sage, Lavender Salvia lavandulifoliaßSilver foliage with lavender fragrance and blue to vio-let-blue flowers. Needs a dry location and wintermulch. Syn. S. hispanorum. 12–18”h Í∏∫Ç˙Â
$2.00—2.5” potSage, Pineapple Salvia elegansSweet pineapple scent and yellow-green foliage. Usefresh in fruit salads and other foods; dried for tea andpotpourri. A tender perennial, not hardy in Minnesota.ÍΩ∫Ç˙çÂ
$2.50—3.5” pot:H155 Honey Melonß—Edible, tubular red flowers
begin blooming in early summer. Foliage hasbeen described as smelling like melon, tangerine,anise, or pineapple. 24”h
H156 Pineappleß—Red flowers in fall. 48”h $5.00—5.25” pot:H157 Golden Deliciousß—Fragrant
brilliant chartreuse foliage. Red flowers in very late fall, but the gorgeous foliage is wonderful even without flowers. 24”h
HerbsKey Í Full sun∏ Part sun/part shadeÓ Shade
Ω Attractive to beesı Audubon-endorsed∫ Butterfly-friendly˙Hummingbird-friendly
¥A Note from Mr. YukWe mark some plants in the catalog with a Mr. Yuk sign. Theseare plants known to be toxic to humans in some way. We dothis because we care about your health, but the issue is com-plex, so please read the full-length article about this on ourwebsite, www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/poisonous-plants.
There are, however, a few plants in the sale that are particularly poisonous, capable of causing serious illnessor death to humans:
It is generally a bad idea to chew on ANY plant that is not clear-ly for human consumption, Mr. Yuk sticker or no. We get expertadvice on this issue, but individuals vary, and experts do notknow everything.
What about medicinal plants?ÂNever assume that a medicinal plant is safe or nontoxic. Manyhighly poisonous plants or plant parts contain medicinal com-pounds that are extracted from them in specific ways.
Several of the highly toxic plants listed above are also medicinal(Angel’s Trumpet, Castor Bean, Foxglove). Friends School PlantSale does not recommend the use of any plant marked as medicinal for self-medication or treatment of others.
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Common Botanical Catalogname name numbersAngel’s Trumpet Datura A053–A055Castor Bean Ricinus A098–A100Foxglove Digitalis P215–P219Monkshood Aconitum P435–P436Angel’s Trumpet Brugmansia U059
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Savory SaturejaDwarf, woody plants with aromatic leaves, used insauces, stuffings, soups, and bean dishes. Also makes agood tea. Í∏ΩÇ$2.00—2.5” pot:H158 Summer S. hortensis—Mildly peppery leaves.
Favored in Mediterranean cooking. Annual. 18”hH159 Winter S. montanaß—Peppery leaves favored in
North Africa. Perennial. 18”h $2.50—3.5” pot:H160 Lemon S. biflora◊ß—Small thyme-like
leaves have a clean lemon scent. Complementsfish, chicken, and vegetable dishes. Annual. 12”h
H161 Self-Heal Prunella vulgarisßCharming violet flowers all summer. Perennial andnative member of the mint family. Will seed in a natu-ral lawn. Horticultural seed source. 8”h Í∏˜
$2.00—2.5” potSee more SELF-HEAL, page 31
Shiso Perilla frutescensAromatic leaves with crimped edges are used in Asiancuisines in sushi, spring rolls, sauces, salads, and stir-fries. Self-seeding annual; seedlings emerge in June.Í∏†Çç´Ω∫
$2.50—3.5” pot:H162 Britton◊ß—Green leaves are reddish purple
underneath. Handsome enough to be grown as anornamental. 18–30”h
H163 Green◊ß—Green. 24–36”h H164 Red P. frutescens crispaß—Cinnamon-scented
with ornamental, ruffled purplish red leaves. 24–36”h
H165 Hojisho◊ß—The taste of this green andpurple shiso is variously described as mint-basil,curry-like, and a combination of cumin, cilantro,and parsley with a hint of cinnamon. Try it foryourself! 18–24”h
Sorrel RumexGreat in creamy soups and salads as well as egg, fish,or potato dishes. Mildly toxic if eaten in large quanti-ties. Í∫Ç¥$2.00—2.5” pot:H166 Common R. acetosaß—Early-season greens with
tangy lemon flavor. Long-lived perennial that cansustain frequent and severe cutting. 24”h ∫
$4.00—3” pot:H167 Red R. sanguineusß—Ornamental and edible
foliage with dark red veins and red seedheads.Lovely in a position in which light shines throughit. May be short-lived but often self-seeds. Alsocalled bloody dock. 15”h
H168 Spikenard, American Aralia racemosa Stately white plumes in summer followed by clustersof black berries. Roots were used in root beer. A greatlandscape plant, too. Perennial subshrub. 36–60”hÍ∏Ω $8.00—1 quart pot
H169 Stevia Stevia rebaudiana ßSweeter than sugar! The South American herb used asa sugar replacement. Treat as an annual. 12”hÍ∏†Ç $2.50—3.5” pot
H170 Tarragon, French ßArtemisia dracunculus Strongly licorice-flavored herb. Great for flavored vine-gar or used fresh with chicken, carrots, and omelettes.Perennial, but can be potted in late fall for winter win-dowsill use. 36”h ͆Ç $2.50—3.5” pot
H171 Tarragon, Mexican Tagetes lucidaßWith the sweetness of licorice, this handsome tenderperennial is like a milder French tarragon. Annual;won’t self-seed in Minnesota. 36”h ÍΩ∫Ç´
$2.50—3.5” potThyme Thymus Easy-to-grow, bushy perennial with small leaves. Goodin a summer pot. Ornamental as well as culinary andmakes a soothing tea. Also known as summer thyme.ÍΩ∫lj
$2.00—2.5” pot:H172 English T. vulgarisß—6”h
Thyme continued $2.50—3.5” pot:H173 English Miniature T. vulgarisß—Very tiny
leaves. Forms a thick, spreading mat. 1–3”h H174 English, organic T. vulgarisß—10”h ØH175 Foxley T. pulegioidesß—Round foliage is out-
lined and splashed with creamy white. Spikes ofpurplish pink flowers bloom from burgundy budsin early summer. 6–8”h
H176 French T. vulgarisß—10”h H177 Gold Lemon T. citriodorusß—Yellow margins
and lemon scent. 6”h H178 Lemon T. citriodorusß—Lemon scent. 12”h H179 Lime T. citriodorusß—Pink flowers, citrus scent.
6–12”hH180 Silver King T. citriodorusß—Cream margins and
citrus scent. 4–8”h by 8–12”w
H181 Tong Ho Chrysanthemum coronarium Delicious and aromatic, the leaves are great for salads,stir-fries, and soups. An old-fashioned garden plantfrom Europe, its popularity has spread throughoutAsia as well. Leaves are best when harvested young;cut back for a second crop. Annual. 12–24”h ∏Ç
$4.00—4 plants in a packH182 Vanilla Grass Anthoxanthum odoratum Great for potpourri. A European bunchgrass that willestablish readily in areas of poor fertility. The scent ofthis grass made it popular as bedding straw. Widelynaturalized in North America. Perennial and spreading.12–24”h Í $2.50—2.5” pot
H183 Vietnamese Balm Elsholtzia ciliata In Vietnamese cuisine, this lemony herb is called raukinh gioi and is among the leafy herbs served withsoups and grilled meats. Pale purple flowers bloom inflat spikes in fall. Spreads by both seed and rhizomes.Treat as an annual. 24”h ÍÇ $2.50—3.5” pot
H184 Vietnamese Coriander ßPersicaria odorata The leaf is dark green with a maroon “V” and has astrong cilantro-like fragrance and a slightly pepperytaste. Also known as rau ram, it’s eaten fresh inVietnamese cuisine for salads and raw summer rolls, aswell as in some soups and stews. Moist soil. Tenderperennial; won’t go to seed quickly like cilantro. 24–36”h Í∏†Ç $2.50—3.5” pot
Herbs
By Sonia, Keira, Ezra, Abbey, and Griffin, Friends School of Minnesota students
Bees are some of the most importantpollinators in our community. Theypollinate a large majority of
crops that we use in day-to-day lifeand that we would find it difficultto live without. Pollinators areresponsible for at least one third ofthe food on your plate at din-ner. They play a vital role inecosystems, keeping plantpopulations diverse and healthy, and indirectly affecting every creaturethat eats plants, includinghumans.
While bees are fundamentallyimportant to agricultural cropssuch as beans and cotton, they are experi-encing drastic population decline, andone of the major contributing factors is a classof chemicals used in agriculture: neonicotinoids. Theyare deadly to many native pollinators, and they con-tribute to colony collapse disorder, which is deadlyto bees. Neonics are persistent: they only need tobe sprayed once to stay in the plant’s system forits entire life, and they are even passed on to itsoffspring. Scientists are studying the effects ofneonics and recent findings suggest these pesti-cides are significantly affecting our native pollina-tors as well as other nonpest insects.
Currently in Minnesota, there is no legislationin front of the State Legislature to further regu-late neonics. Last year, it was debated whether ornot to include pollinator protection legislation inan agriculture bill. Two student groups from our
school have come together towork on this issue: theEnvironmental Action Club(EAC) and the StudentCommittee Affirming QuakerValues (SCAQV). Last year, wewent to the Minnesota Capitolto lobby for this bee protectionlegislation. Before going, wecollected over 900 signaturessupporting stricter control of
neonics and brought themto the State Capitol.We also educated ourschool communityabout bee populationdecline and organized
participation in the Marchfor Science.
This year, we have attend-ed a few meetings of theGovernor's Committee onPollinator Protection. It’s clearthe committee’s members—
and 87 percent of Minnesotans—care aboutpollinator decline. Everyone wants a solution,but they can’t seem to agree on the best one.Some say that if we remove neonics, we willcreate a new pest control to replace it. Othersargue that while that may be true, we can’tjust pull neonics from under the feet of farm-ers without a replacement already available.We are working to educate ourselves on thebest possible solution. We would like to seeother participants in these meetings, otherschools, other Minnesotans.
We encourage Minnesotans and the wider world toattend these meetings. Educate yourselves and others.Use your voices to stand up for pollinators. Somethinghas to be done, and we are asking for Minnesota’s help,your help, so that we can be a larger voice for change.
We need to work with our legislators, to tell themwhat we want and why. While the path forward is notcompletely clear, we remain committed to supportingour world and its pollinators. We are the most powerfulforce for change.
Look for thisbee symbol in the plant listings to findplants that are good for bees.
Our policy on neonic pesticidesFriends School Plant Sale is committed to doing everything
we can to bring you plants grown without the systemic pesti-cides called neonicotinoids. Until neonics are banned, we willcontinue to ask about neonic exposure in the plants that weorder, particularly new plants from new growers, and to refuseto sell any plant we have concerns about.
Because neonics stay in plants and soil over time and thenursery business and growing practices are complex, we can-not absolutely guarantee that every plant at the sale is free ofneonics. We can, however, guarantee that we have done the necessary background research, and that we will never know-ingly sell you a plant that has been neonic-exposed.
• For a more in-depth look at how we research the sources of plants we sell, seewww.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/neonics.
• Find out more about gardening for bees atwww.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/bees
• If you’d like to find out more about our efforts, [email protected] or talk with us at themain Info Desk under the center stairs inside the plant sale.
Plant widths are similar to their heightsunless noted otherwise.
Key Í Full sun∏ Part sun/part shadeÓ Shade
Ω Good for beesı Audubon-endorsed∫ Butterfly-friendly˙Hummingbird-friendly
Arborvitae, Miniature Thuja occidentalisEvergreens tolerant of clay soil and air pollution. Theseare cultivars of a Minnesota native plant. Protect fromrabbits in winter. Í∏¥$6.00—1 quart pot:M001 Cutieß—Very short with a neat globe shape.
An introduction from North Star Nursery inFaribault. 12”h
$8.00—2.5” pot:M002 Tiny Tot◊—Dwarf globe, slightly taller than
wide, with swirling fans of deep green foliage.Hardy and holds color well all year. 12–24”h
M004 Bellflower, Dwarf Campanula garganica Dickson’s Gold Chartreuse foliage with small blue blossoms. Great foralpine-style rock gardens. Compact. Blooms May–July.4–6”h by 8–10”w Í∏‰ $6.00—4.5” pot
M005 Brass Buttons Leptinella squalida Platt’s BlackA cute plant from New Zealand with bronze-blackleaves like tiny ferns or feathers and dark button flow-ers. Darkest foliage in full sun. Use around steppingstones and underneath other plants. Prefers a rich,acidic soil, regular moisture, and occasional fertilizer.1–2”h by 12”w Í∏˝‰ $3.00—2.5” pot
M006 Candytuft ß◊Iberis sempervirens SnowsationNeat mounds of attractive, narrow leaves almost cov-ered by flat clusters of long-blooming white flowers inspring. Nice as edging or cascading over rocks andwalls or surrounding spring bulbs. Well-drained soil.6–8”h by 10–12”w Í∏ $11.00—6 plants in a pack
M008 Cotoneaster ◊Cotoneaster adpressus Tom ThumbSemi-evergreen with small, glossy leaves that turnbright red in the fall. Overlapping stems provide inter-esting texture as it spreads. Occasionally has flowers inthe spring, followed by red berries. 6–12”h by 36–60”wÍ˝‰¥ $6.00—2.5” pot
M009 Hen and Chicks, Chinese Orostachys spinosa Grown for the fascinating symmetry of its succulentrosettes of gray leaves, which send out new rosettes insummer. Greenish yellow flowers follow in August–September. Needs a well-drained site. 3”h ͉ $3.00—2.5” potHen and Chicks, Mini JovibarbaAmong the tiniest of the hen and chicks. Ideal for dishgarden, trough, bonsai accent, crevice garden, or modelrailroad. These succulents multiply by splitting or by“chicks” (tiny rosettes) between their leaves. Needs awell-drained site. ͉˝$2.00—2.5” pot:M010 J. heuffeliiß—Grown for foliage color, these
3” rosettes can be various shades and patterns ofburgundy and green. Some are waxy, some arevelvety. An alpine from the mountains of easternEurope. Some light shade is welcome. 2–3”h
M011 J. hirtaß—Each rosette is 1–2.5” across. The“chicks” are held above the plant on little stemsuntil they detach and roll across the garden.Greenish white to pale yellow flowers. Native tothe southwestern Alps. 1–2”h
M012 J. hirta subsp. arenaria— The leaves are themain attraction, resembling tiny artichokes. Six-petaled greenish yellow flowers. Cut in half topropagate, unlike most hen and chicks varieties.2–3”h
Moss, Irish Sagina subulataA fine foliage carpet with tiny white flowers in earlysummer. Useful for walkways and difficult bare spotsbecause it tolerates foot traffic. ∏Ó˝$2.00—2.5” pot:M013 Aureaß—Yellow-green leaves.M014 Selectß—Selected for uniform tight growth.
Green leaves.
Pinks, Miniature DianthusDense cushion-formers Í∏˝‰¥$2.00—2.5” pot:M015 Alpine D. alpinus—Narrow leaves with fragrant
deep pink to crimson or salmon 1.5” flowers. 3–4”h
$5.00—4 plants in a pack:M016 Tiny Rubies D. gratianopolitanus ß—Long-
lasting light pink flowers that smell like cloves.Blue-gray foliage. Withstands light foot traffic.Reblooms. Easy. 6–12”h
Rock Rose, Turkish RosulariaFrom the mountains of Turkey, densely packed rosettesof succulent leaves. Good for filling the spaces betweenlarger plants. Gritty, well-drained soil. ͉$3.00—2.5” pot:M017 R. chrysantha—Tiny blue-green rosettes with
yellow flowers on stalks in summer. 3–6”h M018 R. serpentinica—Green rosettes blush red in
summer. 3–4”h
Rockfoil, Mossy Saxifraga x arendsiiA welcome addition to your alpine or rock garden.Tiny, cupped flowers bloom in spring and early sum-mer. The rest of the season the densely packed, crinklyleaves resemble a thick green carpet. Also known asmossy saxifrage. Í∏˝‰$3.00—3.5” pot:M019 Purple Robeß—Tufting soft, mossy plants with
tiny pinkish red flowers on 8” stems, May–June.Excellent on walls. 4”h by 10–12”w
$6.00—4.5” pot:M020 Rocco Redß—Pinkish red and pink flowers
with yellow and chartreuse centers. 3–5”h
M021 Sandwort Arenaria ledebouriana Mossy clumps spread outward. Small narrow leavesand a few tiny white flowers. When not in bloom, itlooks like a miniature mounding conifer. Prefers morn-ing sun and afternoon shade. 6”h by 12–18”w Í∏˝‰
$2.00—2.5” potM022 Sea Thrift Armeria juncea Sea Pink ßFrom the rocky regions of the south of France, withpink half-inch flowers on 6” stems in May and June.Rock garden plants that double as evergreen shrubs inthe miniature garden. 3–4”h by 8”w Í∏‰
$2.00—2.5” potM023 Solomon’s Seal, Dwarf Polygonatum humile Lovely woodland creeper from Japan with glossy, pleat-ed leaves on arching stems. Greenish white flowersdangle from the leaf attachments late spring into earlysummer, becoming globular black fruit in late summer.Easy to grow; persists through winter. 6–8”h∏ÓΩ‰ $5.00—3.5” pot
Stonecrop, Miniature Hardy SedumPerennial succulents with interesting leaves. Thesevarieties have the smallest leaves and lowest profiles.Í∏Ω∫˝ç‰¥
$3.00—2.5” pot:M024 Low S. grisebachii—Tiny, bead-like leaves turn
deep red in summer. Yellow flowers. 2”h by 6–10”w
M025 Tiny S. requieni—This indestructable ground cover forms an evergreen mat of tiny leaves cov-ered in yellow-white flowers in early summer. 1”hby 8–12”w
$11.00—6 plants in a pack:M026 Dwarf S. humifusumß—Creeping stems bearing
light rosettes of tightly overlapped green leaves,aging to red. Bright yellow flowers are the size ofthe leaf rosettes. Very sweet. 1”h by 8–12”w
M027 Thyme, Miniature ßThymus minus TotTiny creeper with purple-pink flowers in June. Toughenough for a garden path, cute enough for a trough.2”h by 8”w ÍΩÇ˝‰ $5.00—4 plants in a pack
M028 Thyme, Woolly ßThymus pseudolanuginosus Ground-hugging, fuzzy perennial, good for planting increvices, draping down walls, and growing betweenpavers. Pink flowers. Smells great to walk on, but itwon’t take heavy traffic. 1–3”h by 12–18”w ÍΩÇ˝‰
$3.00—3.5” potVeronica, Creeping VeronicaTough, small-scale creepers that can take light foottraffic. Í∏Ω∫˝‰$3.00—2.5” pot:M029 Thyme-Leaf V. oltensis—Blue-purple flowers in
spring. A crack-filler that’s drought-tolerant.Wants excellent drainage. 1”h by 12–24”w
$11.00—6 plants in a pack:M030 Tidal Poolß—Carpet of small, vivid blue-violet
flowers with forked white centers. Blooms mid-to late spring on a dense mat of bright greenleaves tinged with silver. 3”h by 30”w
M031 Turkish V. liwanensisß—Round, glossy leavesand spikes of abundant tiny blue flowers inspring. Drought-resistant plants form a thickgreen carpet you can even mow after they bloom.Try planting with spring bulbs. 1–2”h by 18”w
Miniatures & Succulents
Sea pink
Perennials
OTHER MINIATURE PLANTS AT THE SALEAnnualsAlyssum, A044–048Coleus A109–A111Mexican Heather, A316Polka Dot Plant, A388, A389
Unusual Miniature Elm, U008Rock Clematis, U005Silver Rockfoil, U051Tree of India, U088
These plants will be located elsewhere on the sales floor.
Thanksto all the grocery stores that assist theFriends School Plant Sale in reusing their fruit and vegetable flats so our shoppershave boxes to carry their plants in:• Aldi• Coborn’s Delivers• Costco• Cub Foods
And to all the volunteers who collect them!NOTE: The plants on this page can beplanted in containers, such as dish or troughgardens, but should be planted in theground by fall if you want them to survivethe winter outside. For more, see page 51.
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About Succulents
Succulents are fleshy-leaved plants thatstore water and soare adapted to dry,well-drained conditions and containers.
Some are winter-hardy. The ones listedon this page underTender Perennials arenot, but can be over-wintered indoors in a sunny window orunder grow lights.When you bring themoutdoors in May, letthem gradually adjustto higher light levels.
Heights are approxi-mate. Succulents ingeneral will growsmaller in small potsand larger in large pots.
Minnesota winters are beyond the comfort zone of these nonhardy perennials, so bring them inside until next spring ortreat them as annuals.
Aeonium AeoniumForms a rosette of succulent leaves on a stem, resem-bling a miniature palm tree. Heights given are forplants that have been overwintered for several years;annual growth is 4–6” per year. Happy in a sunny win-dow all winter. †$6.00—4” pot:M032 Black-Leafed A. arboreum nigrum◊ß—Dark
purple-mahogany leaves. 24–36”h ÍM033 Kiwiß—Rosettes are pale yellow in the center,
with green middles and pinkish red edges. Smallyellow flowers may bloom in the summer, but it’sthe variegated leaves you really want. 24–36”h ∏
M034 Aloe, Fancy Aloe descoingsii ◊Grayish green leaves are sprinkled with white or palegreen dots and have tiny white teeth along the mar-gins. The smallest of all aloes, with 2” rosettes ofthick, pointed leaves. Tubular orange-red flowers on a6” stem bloom off and on, even indoors in the winter.Endangered in its native Madagascar, it is easy to grow,needing very bright light indoors and a bit of shade ifoutdoors for the summer. Prefers temperatures in theupper 70s to lower 90s. Excellent in containers or as ahouseplant. Well-drained soil. 2”h by 12”w Í∏†¥ $3.00—2.5” potM035 Artillery Plant Pilea microphyllaßTeensy, delicate-looking, succulent leaves on archingstems. Tiny greenish flowers may bloom for you andlater shoot pollen. An excellent deciduous miniature“shrub.” Easy to overwinter indoors with bright indirect light. 8–12”h ∏ $5.00—4” pot
M036 Baby Jump Up ß◊Mecardonia Little SunshinePetite, bright yellow flowers cover this trailing plantMay–October. Very heat-tolerant. 4–6”h by 14–18”w Í $5.00—4” potM037 Baby Tears Soleirolia soleiroliißRound, quarter-inch leaves and tiny white flowers on amat-forming creeper, often grown around the base ofother moisture-loving plants, in fairy gardens, or ashouseplants. Dislikes drying out. 1”h by 12”w ∏
$5.00—4” potM038 Cactus, Feather Mammillaria plumosa Masses of soft white feathery spines make this one ofthe friendliest and most beautiful cactus plants. Whiteflowers with strong sweet scent. Low, dense mounds.6”h by 16”w Í $3.00—2.5” pot
M039 Cactus, Mistletoe Rhipsalis pilocarpa In winter and early spring, the plant resembles cascad-ing fireworks: the fragrant flowers look like tiny explo-sions of white with touches of pink. Flowers arefollowed by very small dark red fruits with miniaturebristles. This unusual, long-lived, tree-dwelling cactusis rare in its native Brazilian jungles, but an easyhouseplant. It gradually forms a hanging mop of cylin-drical branching stems covered with fine white bristles.With a few hours of sun, the stems will color up,becoming red or purple. 10–20”h ∏ $5.00—4” pot
M040 Cactus, Mixed ◊Choose the prickly pot-dweller that speaks to you.
$2.50—2.5” pot
M041 Cactus, Smooth Nopalea cochenillifera Smooth, paddle-shaped pads that stick out in everydirection. They appear to have no spines, but do havetiny ones, so watch out! Red flowers winter to earlyspring. Makes a curious and spectacular ornamentalwith its multiple “ears.” Grown for thousands of yearsfor its red fruits and tender young pads. Giganticwhere hardy, it is easy to grow in a container and bringinside for our winters. Propagates readily. 72”h ÍÇ $6.00—4.5” potM042 Cactus, Thimble Mammillaria gracilis Branching, clustered green cushions are so denselycoated with white spines they look covered with spiderwebs. Bell-shaped pale yellow flowers. Forms a round-ed clump. 4–6”h by 12–15”w Í∏Ó $2.50—2.5” pot
M043 Corn Cob Cactus Euphorbia mammillaris variegata Ribbed, randomly branched stems with rows of bumpsthat look like corn on the cob, except that the plant isgreenish white or cream tinted with rose when it getscool. Long barbs and red to orange flowers. An easyplant that’s happy indoors, but take care to avoid theirritating white sap common to all Euphorbia. FromSouth Africa. 10–14”h Í∏¥ $3.00—3.5” pot
Crassula CrassulaGood container succulents that thrive on neglect. Mostprefer to be out of the hottest midday sun. Í∏¥$3.00—2.5” pot:M044 Assorted—Crassula range in size from less than
an inch in height to 6’ shrubs. Our selectionsinclude watch chain, campfire plant, IvoryPagoda, Morgan’s Pink, miniature pine tree,string of buttons, and miniature jades.
M045 Calico Kitten C. pellucida variegata◊—Small,heart-shaped green leaves with creamy yellowbands and pink “stitched” margins. Will suffusewith pink when cold or stressed. Foot-long trail-ing stems. Little white flowers. 2–4”h
M046 Curry Plant, Dwarf Helichrysum italicum Needle-like silvery gray foliage. The small yellow flow-ers are suitable for tiny dry bouquets. Extremely fra-grant with a curry aroma, its leaves are used more foraromatherapy, lotions, and soaps than cooking. Perfectfor miniature container gardens. Tender perennialnative to southern Europe. Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. 10–12”h Í∫Ç $3.00—2.5” pot
Echeveria Echeveria Succulent rosettes in a range of colors, shapes, and textures. Native to Mexico. Í∏ç¥$3.00—2.5” pot:M047 Assorted—Your choice of interesting varieties,
including Chroma, Bouquet, Blue Spurs, E. nodulosa, and Painted Lady.
M048 Purple Ruffles◊—Blue-green rosettes aretinted with a sheen of purple. Ruffled, fringyedges. Purple color is more intense in full sun.Blooms red-orange in late summer. 9–12”h
$3.00—3.5” pot:M049 Perle von Nurnbergß—The rosette of leaves
flowers early summer through late fall. Got lotsof comments in our State Fair garden. 9”h
M051 Fig, Creeping Ficus pumila Vining with small green leaves. Used as ivy in minia-ture gardens. Train it on a dollhouse-scale trellis, inwhich case the width becomes the eventual height.Easy to overwinter. 1–3”h by 36”w Í∏ç $5.00—4” potM052 Green Carpet Herniaria glabra Sea FoamThyme-sized leaves trimmed in white form a spreadingoutdoor carpet. Sturdy enough for foot traffic. Perfectbetween pavers, or draped over a rock wall. Tiny yel-low flowers in July. May survive the winter outdoors.1–4”h by 12–18”w Í˝ç‰ $3.00—2.5” pot
M053 Heron’s Bill, Miniature Erodium chamaedryoides RoseumBright lilac-pink flowers. Slow-growing cushion of half-inch, feathery gray-green leaves makes a long-blooming“shrub” for a miniature garden. Requires excellentdrainage. 2–3”h by 6”w Í∏‰ $3.00—3.5” pot
Jade Tree Crassula ovataJade trees are generally kept as house plants that thriveon neglect, but they appreciate a trip outside in thewarm months. Most prefer to be out of the hottestmidday sun. Thick, tan branches with smooth, round-ed, fleshy leaves. Clusters of small, scented white orpink star-like flowers. Í∏¥$3.00—2.5” pot:M054 E.T.’s Fingersß—Tubular green 2” leaves with
red tips that look otherworldly. Also called hobbit’s pipe, Gollum, and Shrek plant. 18–24”h
$12.00—8” pot:M055 Classicß—The classic jade tree. Good as a
bonsai or grown to reach shrub proportions. Mayflower during the winter months. 36”h
M056 Mini, Clumpß—Diminutive, but instead of asingle tree, it comes in a clump. 18–48”h
M057 Variegatedß—Single tree with creamy whitestreaks on the leaves. 36”h
M058 Lawyer’s Tongue Gasteria minima◊Chubby, shiny 1” leaves are speckled with white orpale green dots and may also be striped with yellow.The tongue-shaped leaves form a 2–3” fan. Tubularreddish pink and green flowers hanging from slenderstems can bloom any time, but usually mid-winter tospring indoors. Easy to grow in a bright window. Ifoutdoors in summer, it prefers light shade to shade,but will tinge red with some sun. Nice for a miniaturedish garden. Wonderful house plant. Aloe relative. 2–3”h ∏Óç $3.00—2.5” pot
M059 Moujean Tea Nashia inaguinsis Wonderfully fragrant plant. Not only do the flowershave an intense jasmine perfume, but the leaves, whencrushed, have a spicy aroma of citrus, honey, and vanil-la. Keep it warm and well-drained, but do not let it dryout. Native to the Bahamas and the eastern Caribbean.Suitable in a miniature garden in its first years, as ahouseplant or for bonsai. Also called pineapple verbe-na. 48–84”h Í∏† $3.00—2.5” pot
M060 Prickly Pear, Burbank’s Spineless Opuntia ficus-indica A nearly spineless, shrubby cactus with branches bear-ing many thick, oblong bluish green 12” pads. Orange-yellow 4” flowers in spring and early summer at thetips of the pads, followed by edible, pear-shaped fleshyreddish purple fruits (called tunas) whose taste hasbeen likened to watermelon. The pads are cooked andeaten as well. 72”h ÍÇ $8.00—6” pot
M061 Prickly Pear, Flat-Leaf Opuntia sp. Cute little upright cactus with almost two-dimension-ally thin pads.12”h Í $3.00—2.5” pot
M062 Silver Sticks Leucophyta brownii Skinny, downy silver-white stems appear leafless andresemble branched coral. This oddball Australian plantwill look at home in a white garden, in a containercooling down hot colors or echoing silver variegation,or in an other-worldly or undersea miniature garden.Aromatic. Formerly Calocephalus brownii. 8–12”h Í∏ç $3.00—3.5” potStonecrop, Miniature Nonhardy SedumLow, creeping succulents. ÍΩ∫˝ç¥‰$3.00—2.5” pot:M063 Tokyo Sun S. japonicum—Mounding chartreuse
foliage with tiny leaves. 2”h $5.00—4” pot:M064 Ogon S. makinoiß—Round leaves are shiny
gold-chartreuse, gently trailing over the edge of apot or trough. Charming. 3–4”h by 12”w
M065 Succulents, Assorted Choose the ones you like from this mix of trailing andupright succulents. Í $3.00—2.5” pot
M066 White Gossamer Tradescantia sillamontana Fine white cobwebs cover gray-green foliage. Deeprose-magenta flowers. Nice in a hanging basket. Fromthe mountains of northern Mexico. 12–24”h Í∏
$3.00—3.5” potM067 Wire Vine, Creeping ßMuehlenbeckia nana Small, shiny leaves on wiry stems. Tiny green-ivoryflowers. Good in pots. Spreads quickly and withstandstraffic. Bronzy leaves in fall. Drought-tolerant. 1–2”hby 6–12”w Í∏ $5.00—4” pot
Miniatures & SucculentsTender Perennials
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VegetablesV001 Accocha Cyclanthera pedata edulis◊Prolific and rambunctious vines produce edible cucum-ber-like fruits in late summer and create shade andwindbreaks when grown on trellises. When young,fruits are eaten raw. When mature, a large seed cavitydevelops which is perfect for stuffing and baking.Leaves can be eaten as greens. In the same family ascucumbers, melons, and squash, but not affected bypests or mildew. An important agricultural plant inpre-Columbian South America, as frequently seen inAndean pottery. Also called lady slipper gourd andstuffing cucumber. $5.00—seed packets
Amaranth AmaranthusTasty cut-and-come-again greens can be eaten likespinach. If you fertilize, use only organic fertilizers,since a high level of nitrogen will concentrate nitratesin the leaves. $2.50—4 plants in a pack:V002 Lotus Purpleß—100 days for grain. Reddish
purple flower spikes full of purple-black seeds.Use young tender leaves in salad or as cookedgreens, and seeds for grain. Heavy seed producer.72–96”h
$5.00—6 plants in a pack:V003 Yin Tsai A. viridisß—High in protein, Yin Tsai is
commonly eaten in parts of Asia, Africa, and theMediterranean. Strong-growing plants with flow-ers in spikes and red-veined leaves. 15”h
Asparagus Asparagus officinalisAsparagus is one of the few perennial vegetables and itwill produce for many years. Prepare the soil well withplenty of composted manure; grows best in evenlymoist soil. Harvest the third season after planting. $2.00—3.5” pot:V005 Mary Washingtonß—Heirloom variety that is
open-pollinated and will reproduce in your grow-ing bed, making more plants over the years. 2-year-old roots. 36–72”h
$9.00—1 gal. pot:V006 Jersey Supreme—Earlier than most asparagus
and doesn’t make seeds, so the plant’s energy isused for vigorous growth and robust stalksinstead of seed production. Begin picking stalksin the second year. Resistant to rust and tolerantto fusarium. 48–50”h
V007 Purple Passion—Considered sweeter and moretender than green asparagus, wild mild and nuttyflavor. Stalks turn green when cooked. 36–60”h
Beans Phaseolus Best planted once the soil has warmed. †$1.50—seed packets:V008 Kentucky Blue Pole—58–73 days. Tender 6–8”
pods mature early. White beans. Dependable,heavy yields. Twines.
V009 Kentucky Wonder—60 days. Productive, tried-and-true bush bean known for its excellent flavor.Ideal raw, dried, canned, or frozen. Curved 8”pods are stringless when harvested early. Alsoknown as Improved Commodore.
V010 Top Crop—50–60 days. Stringless, flavorful 5–7”pods retain their green color and pleasing texturewhen cooked. Early, abundant, and a top choicefor freezing. Bush-type plants remain upright.Heirloom.
$2.50—seed packets:V011 Auntie Wilder◊—65 days. Dark purple pods.
Twining pole bean. Originally from Sweden. ØV012 Henderson’s Stringless Black Valentine—
50–53 days. Delicious whether eaten as snapbeans or dried on the vine to harvest the blackbeans. Great in stews or soups, or for cooking,freezing, and canning. Easy and productive bush.
Beans continued $2.50—seed packets (continued):V013 Purple-Podded Pole—67–70 days. Purple pods
are easy to spot while picking and then turn lightgreen when blanched or cooked. Young pods aregreat eaten fresh, too. Vines produce a heavy, con-tinuous crop of stringless 5–7” pods with roundbeans. Heirloom also known as Purple Peacock.
V014 Beans, Chinese Red Noodle ßVigna unguiculata Red NoodleLeathery deep red 18” pods are delicious, full of nutri-ents, and keep their color when sauteed. This incredi-ble variety will draw lots of attention. Fast cover for achain link fence. Produces all summer once it getsstarted and does well under many conditions. Twines.30’h † $6.00—4.5” pot
Beets Beta vulgarisHarvest the leaves early for greens, fresh or sauteed, orlater for the roots. 35 days for baby greens. Í∏$1.50—seed packets:V015 Burpee’s Golden—55 days. A beet that doesn’t
stain. This yellow-orange beauty has tender fleshthat is tasty raw, pickled, roasted, steamed, orboiled. Golden beets are slightly sweeter thanreds. Heirloom.
V016 Cylindra—55 days. Long red beets. Danish heir-loom also known as the Butter Slicer.
V017 Detroit Dark Red—55–60 days. Dependable, all-around beet that is excellent for canning, pick-ling, or cooking. Red-fleshed 3” roots growpleasingly round and taste sweet. Plants tolerateheat. Heirloom.
V018 Ruby Queen—55 days. Round red roots with abuttery texture and dark red interior. Good forcanning. Introduced in 1957 by the local companyNorthrup King.
leaves and a sweet root with rings of burgundyand pink. Most flavorful and tender when rootsare pulled at 2–3”. Heirloom.
V020 Bitter Melon ß◊Momordica charantia Big Top65–70 days. Early variety with shorter, heart-shapedfruit the size of a softball. Good for containers. Bumpyfruit is crunchy and moist in texture, similar to cucum-ber or green bell pepper. Used in soups, stir-fries, andteas. Vining. $2.50—3.5” pot
V021 Bok Choi Brassica rapa Joi Choiß40–50 days. One of the oldest of the Asian greens.Stalks are mild and crunchy and the leaves pleasantlytangy; each has different cooking times, so it’s like get-ting two vegetables for the price of one.
$2.50—4 plants in a packBroccoli Brassica oleracea var. italicaHealthful and tasty vegetables. Í∏$2.50—3.5” pot:V022 Premium Cropß—58 days. 9” heads. Ø$2.50—4 plants in a pack:V023 Premium Cropß—58 days. 9” heads. V024 Romanescoß—90 days. Unusual bright lime
green spiralling florets that form pinnacle headswith superb flavor. Harvest when the heads areapproximately 4–6” wide.
$3.00—4 plants in a pack:V025 Loose-Head, Di Ciccio—50–60 days. So tender
and sweet, you’ll want to eat it raw. A cut-and-come-again variety with one small head and lotsof side florets for several weeks. Italian heirloom,pronounced dee-CHEECH-oh. 24–48”h
$5.00—6 plants in a pack:V026 Mixedß—Three each Premium Crop and
Packman (F1, 50 days), both with large heads.
V027 Broccoli, Cabbage, CauliflowerMix Brassica oleracea ßTwo each of Premium Crop broccoli, Snow Crown cauliflower, and Stonehead cabbage.
$5.00—6 plants in a packV028 Broccoli, Chinese ßBrassica oleracea var. alboglabra Green Lance45–60 days. Also called Chinese kale, gai-lohn, kai-lan,and pak-kah-nah. Great in stir-fries. 24–36”h Í∏
$5.00—6 plants in a packV029 Broccoli, Purple ßBrassica oleracea Violetta Italia55 days. Royal purple heads, excellent for salads anddips. Cooks up green. Í∏ $2.50—4 plants in a pack
Brussels Sprouts Brassica oleracea Cold-tolerant: frost actually improves the flavor. Theleaves are edible, too. Cutting the top off the plant inlate August encourages better sprout production. $2.50—4 plants in a pack:V030 Falstaff Redß—98 days. Purple-red sprouts
with a milder, nuttier flavor than most greensprouts. Color retained when cooked.
V031 Jade Crossß—85 days. Deep green sprouts.Compact plants.
$5.00—6 plants in a pack:V032 Hestiaß—100 days. Heavy yields of bright
green 1” sprouts. Tolerates both hot and coldweather.
V033 Mixedß—Three each Falstaff Red and Jade Cross.
Cabbage Brassica oleracea Í∏$2.50—3.5” pot:V034 Stoneheadß—60–70 days. Green heads,
4–6 pounds. Ø$2.50—4 plants in a pack:V035 Caraflex ß—60-70 days. Cone-shaped heads.
Miniature size for smaller gardens and containers.
V036 Copenhagenß—65 days. Green 7–8” heads. V037 Napa, Chinese Blue B. rapa subsp. pekinensis
ß—57 days. Tender and delicious. Elongatedcabbage leaves are lighter in color than otherChinese cabbages. A staple of Chinese, Japanese,and Korean cooking. Slow bolting, F1 hybrid.
V038 Napa, Minuet B. rapa subsp. pekinensisß—48 days. Miniature heads have green outer leaves,a yellow interior, and a light, sweet taste. One-pound, densely packed cabbages are the perfectsize for a stir-fry or a side dish for two.
V039 Ruby Perfectionß—Beautiful in spring con-tainers with flowers, too.
V040 Savoy Greenß—90 days. Crinkly-leafed beauty.Great for stuffed cabbage. Large-headed andsweeter than regular cabbage.
V041 Savoy Purpleß—75–80 days. Sweet dark greenleaves tinged with purple. Heat-tolerant. 12”h
$5.00—6 plants in a pack:V042 Mixedß—Two each Ruby Perfection (F1),
Copenhagen Market (heirloom with 7” heads, 4–5 pounds), and Late Flat Dutch (heirloom, 10–15 pounds).
V043 Cabbage Turnip ßBrassica oleracea Naone Gialle84 days. The Italian common name, Naone Gialle, isquite similar to an Italian common name for rutabaga,Navone Giallo (a rutabaga is a hybrid between a cabbageand a turnip), but this is said to be a different memberof the large and varied cabbage family. Grown for itslarge rounded root, this ancient vegetable has been cul-tivated in Italy for 2,000 years. The root looks gnarlyon the outside, but when sliced, the flesh is tender andwhite with a sweet mild taste similar to kohlrabi.Delicious eaten raw or cooked. Give it plenty of spaceso the roots can grow. $2.00—3.5” pot
Cantaloupe see Melon, page 14
Vegetables want to grow in full sun Í unless otherwise noted.
Some vegetables are better from seedWe sell some vegetables as seeds rather than as plants. We do this for several reasons:1. Early May is just too early for some tender and fragile plants to be outside.2. Plants like melons, cucumbers, and squash are actually vines, which get tangled together
and are easily damaged before they can be sold.3. It’s cheaper for you and just as reliable to plant these vegetables as seeds directly in the
ground. The seeds come with instructions. It’s easy! 4. You’ll have access to more varieties, including plants like beans, peas, carrots, radishes, and
beets that don’t transplant well.5. You can share and swap extra seeds with your friends.6. You might want to keep some seeds to plant a late summer crop (especially great for
lettuce, carrots, radishes, beans, and peas).We do sell some cold-sensitive vegetable plants (marked with a †), especially tomatoes andpeppers, since they need more of a headstart in our short growing season. But keep themindoors or in a cold frame until night temperatures are above 55°.
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A note on days
Many of these vegetable descrip-tions begin with a number and theword “days.”
This is the numberof days from whenyou plant it in thegarden until youcan expect to harvest a fullygrown edible.
Or if the plant issold as seed, it’s the number ofdays from when it sprouts until harvest.
Bush bean
Cabbage
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VegetablesCarrots Daucus carotaCarrots are best from seed. $1.50—seed packets:V044 Danvers Half Long—75 days. Ideal for
clay soil or shallow gardens, this blocky 6”heirloom carrot was developed in 1871. Ithas bright orange flesh and a fiber-richcore that keeps it from getting mushywhen cooked.
V045 Nantes Coreless—Sweet with fine-grained bright orange flesh. Blunt-ended,cylindrical 6” roots grow well in heaviersoils. Sparse foliage. An heirloom that’salso known as Scarlet Nantes and NantesHalf Long.
$2.50—seed packets:V046 Atomic Red—Brighten up stir-fries and
salads with this red, lycopene-rich carrot.Cooking sweetens its flavor and intensi-fies its color.
V047 Black Nebula◊—70–80 days. Near-black purple through and through. Doesnot lose color when cooked. Can be usedeaten fresh or cooked, or used for dye.High in anthocyanins, its foliage has apurple tinge.
V048 Cosmic Purple—Striking violet skin withbright orange flesh. Slice these sweet car-rots into carrot coins to show off theirunique coloring. Color does not fade withcooking.
Cauliflower Brassica oleraceaGreat for roasting, mashing, and eating raw.Í∏
$2.50—4 plants in a pack:V049 Candid Charmß—65 days. White. $5.00—6 plants in a pack:V050 Graffitiß—80–90 days. Dark purple that
intensifies in full sun. Keeps most of itscolor when cooked, especially if you add abit of lemon juice or vinegar to the potbefore cooking. 7–8” heads.
V051 Mixedß—Three each of Violet Queen(7–8” heads, hybrid, 65 days) and SnowCrown (very early 7–8” heads, hybrid, 55days).
Celeriac Apium graveolensCelery- flavored roots are excellent in soups andstews or in vegetable juice. Can be shredded foruse in salads or slaws. While full of fiber, theyare not fibrous. Long-storing. Í∏$2.50—4 plants in a pack:V052 Giant Pragueß—110 days.
Round, crisp white 5” roots. $5.00—6 plants in a pack:V053 Brilliantß—110 days.
Ugly, baseball-sized rootswith a relatively smooth exterior and white interior. 20–24”h
Celery Apium graveolensCrunchy. $2.50—4 plants in a pack:V054 Giant Redß—85–95 days. Emerald
green leaves with red stalks. This heir-loom celery is said to be easier to growthan the green varieties. 12–18”h
V055 Tall Utahß—110 days. Medium greenstalks and leaves. 11–12”h
V056 Celery, Chinese ßApium graveolens Tianjin Green90–100 days. Large leaves with small stalks,used in Asian and French cooking rather thaneaten raw. Prefers cooler weather. 12–18”h
$5.00—6 plants in a packChard, Swiss Beta cicla30 days. Ornamental dark green textured leaveswith colorful stalks. Harvest can begin in fourto five weeks for young salad greens. Cutmature leaves just above the soil line so thatthey can grow back for multiple harvests. Í∏$2.50—4 plants in a pack:V057 Bright Lightsß—Brightly colored stems
in red, yellow, violet, pink, and orange.20”h
V058 Pink Lipstickß—Magenta-pink veinsand stalks with dark green leaves.Beautiful in a flower garden or container.18”h
$4.00—4 plants in a pack:V059 Bright Lights ß—Same as V057,
plus Ø
V060 Collards ßBrassica oleracea var. acephala Blue-green75 days. The classic dark green leafy vegetable,packed with vitamins and fiber. Big plants:allow lots of space in the garden. 12”h by 18–24”w Í∏ $2.50—4 plants in a pack
Corn, Sweet Zea maysPlant two weeks after last frost as germinationis poor in cool soil. $2.50—seed packets:V061 Blue Jade◊—70–80 days. Dwarf
sweet corn grows 36” tall and can begrown in a container. Steel blue kernelsturn jade blue when cooked. Ears areabout half the length of traditional sweetcorn with full-sized kernels.
V062 Stowell’s Evergreen◊—90–100 days.Sweet and tender. Known as the “King ofAll White Sweet Corn Varieties.” Remainsat the milk stage for a long time.
Cucumbers Cucumis sativusIf provided with a trellis or cage, will producelonger, straighter fruit. Climbs by tendrils. †$1.50—seed packets:V063 Burpless Hybrid—50–60 days. This slen-
der cuke up to 12” long has a tender skinand is excellent for slicing or eating raw.
V064 Homemade Pickles—60 days. Bred forhome pickling, these vigorous semi-bushplants produce an abundance of cucum-bers that are up to 6” long. Flesh iscrunchy, solid, and tasty. Suitable for con-tainer gardening, it benefits from staking.Excellent disease resistance to cucumbermosaic virus and mildews.
V065 Lemon—65 days. Unusual heirloomintroduced in 1894. Fruits look like roundlemons, but have a mild, sweet cucumbertaste. Excellent for pickling, slicing, oreating straight from the garden. Needsless heat to ripen than most cukes anddoes well in cooler, shorter growing sea-sons like ours.
V066 Spacemaster—60 days. Ideal for smallgardens, containers, or even hanging bas-kets. Compact bush plants produce abun-dant 7–9” fruits on 24” vines. Resistant tocucumber mosaic virus and scab.
$2.50—seed packets:V067 Muncher—60 days. Thin-skinned and
crisp, these burpless cukes are perfect foreating right out of the garden. Mild-fla-vored 6–8” fruits on strong, productivevines. Resistant to cucumber mosaicvirus.
V068 Parisian Pickling—50 days (gherkins), 70days (slicing). Dark green fruits.
V069 Cuke-nuts Melothria scabraß60–70 days. Lemony, crisp 1–2” cukes look justlike miniature watermelons. Best eaten raw andwhole, but also good for pickling. A delicatebut productive vine that clambers through thegarden or on a shrub. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Climbs by tendrils. Also known asMexican gherkins and mouse melons. 48–72”h† $2.00—3.5” pot
V070 Earth Chestnut Lathyrus tuberosus A climbing perennial member of the pea familythat climbs by leaf tendrils. Pink flowers. Thesweet, starchy 1–2” tubers are edible cooked orraw and have been grown since the 17th centu-ry. 12–30”h $2.00—2.5” pot
Eggplant Solanum melongenaMeaty fruits to roast, fry, or bake in a range ofcuisines. †$2.00—3.5” pot:V071 Aswadß—80 days. Iraqi variety with
tender, sweet flesh ideal for grilling orbaking. Squat, teardrop-shaped fruits arepurple-black, often lobed, and weigh up to3 pounds. May need staking to help sup-port the heavy fruits. Heat-tolerant.
V072 Bangladeshi Longß—75-80 days.Cylindrical purple-gray fruit turns greenwith purple streaks when mature. Slightlycurved 8” fruits are thin-skinned and per-fect for grilling or stir-fries. FromBangladesh (of course).
V073 Chi-Yei◊ß—70 days. Early matur-ing, round dark purple variety is biggerthan a tennis ball. Resistant to flea beetleinfestations. From China.
V074 Classicß—70 days. Large dark purplefruits.
Eggplant continued$2.00—3.5” pot (continued):V075 Fengyuan Purpleß—65 days.
Taiwanese heirlooms over 12” in length.Deep purple skin is so thin it requires nopeeling. Creamy flesh lacks the bitternessof other eggplants. Cooking brings out itsrich, sweet, and complex flavor.
V076 Listada de Gandiaß—80–90 days.Elongated, oval 8” fruits are white withlavender striping. Listada means striped inSpanish. Heirloom with heavy yields.
V077 Neonß—60–65 days. Deep pink 3–4”fruits. Good flavor, and does well in cool-er, short summer climates where mosteggplant varieties don’t grow.
V078 Purple Picklingß—90 days. Pear-shaped8” fruits with white flesh are prized byItalians for making relish, but also goodcooked fresh.
V079 Thai Lavender Frog Eggß—80 days.Dense, lavender and cream fruits are thesize of cherry tomatoes. Perfect for curries.
V080 Thai, Kermitß—60 days. Compactplant produces 2” round green fruit withwhite stripes.
$2.50—3.5” pot:V081 Little Fingers ß—68 days. Slim dark
purple eggplants grow in clusters of threeor more. They can be harvested when nolonger than your little finger. However,you can also let them grow longer at nosacrifice to their mild, sweet taste.Delicious stir-fried, grilled, or even pick-led. Ø
V082 Swallowß—51 days. The earliest,Japanese-type eggplant with long, dark,narrow fruits. Very prolific.
$2.50—4 plants in a pack:V083 Little Fingersß—68 days. Slim dark
purple eggplants grow in clusters of threeor more and can be harvested when nolonger than your little finger. However,you can also let them grow longer at nosacrifice to their mild, sweet taste.Delicious stir-fried, grilled, or even pickled.
V084 Eggplant, Red ßSolanum aethiopicum Turkish80 days. Heirloom with round 3” fruits that arealways photographed as deep orange, but areactually best eaten when they begin to turnfrom green to cream. Very sweet and flavorful.If left to ripen fully, they turn deep red-orangewith dark stripes and are excellent for stuffing.Small enough to grow in containers. Alsoknown as Turkish orange, scarlet, or Ethiopianeggplant. $2.00—3.5” pot
V085 Flower Sprouts ß◊Brassica oleracea Autumn Star90–100 days. Open, ruffled florets with purpleleaf ribs. Mild nutty taste, delicious sautéed,roasted, or in fall salads. Sweetest when har-vested after the first few frosts. A new veg-etable developed by crossing brussels sproutsand kale. Grows like brussels sprouts, but theleaves remain open rather than producing a ballshape. Pretty and nutritious! $2.50—3.5” pot
Forager’s MixA mix of mostly wild plants that will makegreat picking in your container or vegetable garden. $5.00—6 plants in a pack:V086 Cool Seasonß—Includes Buckshorn
V087 Warm Seasonß—Once the weather ismilder, move into the summer withCatalogna Chicory (Chicorium intybus‘Clio’), Golden Purslane (Portulaca oleraceasativa), Magenta Spreen (Chenopodiumgigantium), Red Orach (Atriplex hortensis),Polish Amaranth (Amaranthus sp.), andVegetable Mallow (Malva crispa).
Ground Cherry Physalis pruinosaThis cousin of the tomato grows in small bush-es with fruits encapsulated in inflated pods. †$2.00—3.5” pot:V088 Ground Cherryß—70–80 days. Brown
pods and yellow fruit. 20”h by 60”w V089 Loewen Family Heirloomß—70–80
days. A rich migration history that beginsin the Netherlands in the 19th century.From there, the seeds traveled withMennonites to Russia, Siberia, Canada,and finally Minnesota. Easy and prolific.Yellow penny-sized fruit. †
V090 Jaltomata Jaltomata sinuosaßSweet orange half-inch berries follow star-shaped white flowers with purple centers.Fuzzy leaves and stems on bushy, sprawlingplants. Native to the Andes in Peru and growsat altitudes of 4,000–10,000 feet. Possibly aplant relic of Incan agriculture. 6–24”h Ω∫Â
$2.00—3.5” potKale Brassica oleracea var. acephalaKale is great in salads, as well as roasted orsteamed. Very cold-tolerant, growing past frost(which improves flavor) into early winter. Í∏$2.50—3.5” pot:V091 Madeleyß—30 days. Vigorous English
heirloom with abundant harvests of flat,collard-like leaves, tender and sweet. Setaside plenty of garden space. 24–36”h
$2.50—4 plants in a pack:V092 White Russianß—50–60 days. Frilled
pale green leaves with white veins. Tenderand sweet, regarded as one of the best-tasting kales.
$3.00—4 plants in a pack:V093 Dinosaur ß—60–70 days. The flavor is
sweet and mild, particularly after frosts.Highly nutritious and ornamental. Verydark blue-green leaves 10–18” long andcurled under at the edges. Heavily corru-gated texture, but smooth to the touch.Also known as lacinato or Tuscan kale.Ø
$5.00—6 plants in a pack:V094 Dazzling Blueß—50–60 days. Blue-
tinged leaves with bright pink midribs andveins. Survives sub-freezing temperaturesbetter than other dinosaur (lacinato)kales.
Dinosaur, White Russian, Scarlet Curly,Halbhoher Gruner Krauser, Russian Frills,and Red Ursa.
V097 Halbhoher Gruner Krauserß—60 days.You think you love kale? In Germany, theylove kale so much there are numerouskale clubs and kale festivals in which akale king or kale queen is crowned, andeven Kohlfahrten (kale tours) for travelingaround and eating kale. This German vari-ety (the name means half-height greenfrizzy) has heavily crinkled leaves. 18”h
V098 Lark’s Tongueß—55 days. Heirloomvariety from Germany (LerchenzungenGrünkohl) where it is still very popular.Long, tightly frilly, ornamental leavesresemble a bunch of green ostrich plumesand are tender. 36–60”h
V099 Olympic Redß—55 days. Strong redstems and purple-frosted blue-greenleaves with ruffled edges.
V100 Redborß—50 days. Deep red-purpleextremely frilly leaves. Tastes good andmakes a beautiful garnish, too. Oftengrown purely as an ornamental. Plant itwith orange daisies or poppies. F1 hybrid.36”h
V101 Kale, Highland ßBrassica carinata 20–40 days. The flavor, tenderness, and totallack of bitterness make this a versatile greenthat can be eaten fresh, mixed into salads, orcooked in oil with garlic. Use it in soups,adding it last so it retains its texture. Harvestthe tender main shoot, with eight to 10 leaves,and the lower shoots will grow out for a sec-ond, third, and fourth harvest. Not a true kale,this African mustard is new to North America.Also known as Ethiopian blue mustard. 24–42”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack
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Kohlrabi Brassica oleracea var. gongylodesKohlrabi is a bit of a mystery if you haven’t grown oreaten it. Not a root vegetable, it’s grown for its roundbulbous stems, which taste like broccoli accented byradish. Eat it raw (with or without peeling), sliced ordiced in salads, or on vegetable platters, grated intoslaws, or steamed or boiled like broccoli. The freshgreens are also good cooked. $2.50—4 plants in a pack:V102 Early Purple Viennaß—60 days. Purplish out-
side with greenish white flesh. $5.00—6 plants in a pack:V103 Kossack◊ß—65–80 days. Huge rounded
bulbs grow up to 8–10” in diameter, yet remaindelicately sweet and tender with no trace ofwoodiness. Provides a long season of excellenteating since smaller bulbs can be harvested earli-er to make space for the giants. Will keep in coldstorage up to four months.
V104 Mixedß—Three each F1 hybrids Grand Duke(green, 50 days) and Kolibri (purple, 43 days).
V105 Leeks ß◊Allium ampeloprasum King Richard70–80 days. Early maturing, with long white stems andupright bluish green leaves. Mild, non-bulbing onionstalks. Many plants per pot; separate when planting.Leave some of this biennial to overwinter in the gar-den. Second-year plants will go to seed, creating anessentially perennial vegetable. Tolerates light frost. Í
$2.00—3.5” potLettuce Lactuca sativaCool-season leafy plants that bolt (go to seed and getbitter) in summer heat. Plant seeds again in August fora fall crop. 45–60 days. Í∏$1.50—seed packets:V106 Buttercrunch—Forms loose-leaf heads with
slightly crumpled dark green outer leaves and acreamy yellow interior. Tender texture. Good heattolerance and bolt resistance.
V107 Gourmet Salad Blend—An assortment of atleast five lettuces, both red and green, with tex-tures varying from oak leaf to ruffled to heavilyfrilled.
V108 Romaine, Parris Island—68 days. Classic sweet,crisp romaine with a white heart. Slow to bolt.Tolerates even the heat of the South Carolinaisland it was named for.
V109 Ruby Red—Ruffled deep red leaves shade tobright green at the base. Crisp with a sweet fla-vor. Heat-tolerant and slow to bolt.
$2.50—4 plants in a pack:V110 Amish Deer Tongueß—1840s heirloom named
for its triangular, pointed leaves. Heat-tolerantand less prone to bolting. Thin midribs, good tex-ture and pleasantly sharp flavor.
V111 Bibbß—Early maturing, with small compactheads.
V112 Forellenschlussß—55–65 days. Old Austrianheirloom, the name means “speckled like atrout,” a gorgeous and tasty romaine splashed indeep red.
V113 Grand Rapidsß—Darker green leaves. V114 Merlotß—55 days. Frilly burgundy leaves. 6–8”h V115 Romaineß—Tall, dense heads with firm ribs. V116 Yugoslavian Red Butterheadß—58 days.
Ruby-tinged leaves form loose, decorative 10–12”heads. Interior leaves are creamy yellow-greendappled with red. This heirloom has a sweet but-tery flavor. 4–8”h
$3.00—4 plants in a pack:V117 Mixed organicß—One each of Green Forest
romaine, Tropicana green leaf, New Red Fire redleaf, Red Cross red butter. Ø
V118 Spretnakß—Mini-romaine with smooth darkgreen outer leaves and tender white hearts. Juicyand succulent with an almost nutty, never bitter,flavor. Heads grow to 8” wide. Heat-tolerant, butbest for spring. High resistance to downy mildew.6”h Ø
V119 Tom Thumbß—55–65 days. Miniature butter-heads, about the size of a baseball, make neat andappealing individual salads. This English heir-loom from the 1850s tolerates heat and resistsbolting, allowing for a longer harvest. Mild,creamy taste. Ø
$5.00—6 plants in a pack:V120 Grandpa Admire’sß—60 days. Heat-tolerant
butterhead with large, loose heads is slow to bolt.Bronze-tinged leaves. 6”h
V121 Mixedß—Majestic Red romaine, Revolution redleaf, Royal Oakleaf, Monet curled green,Forellenshluss speckled romaine, and SweetValentine bibb.
V122 Springtime Head Mix◊ß—Mix of red andgreen butterhead varieties, including Bibb. Looseheads with soft, tender texture and mild, sweetflavor.
V123 Longevity Spinach, Green ◊Gynura procumbensA low-growing and spreading leafy vegetable cultivatedthroughout Southeast Asia for its edible leaves andyoung stems. Eat the greens in salads and soups, ordrink them juiced or as tea. In spring, it producesabundant orange flowers that attract butterflies. Theprostrate stems will root as they grow over the ground.Moist soil. Easy to propagate with cuttings, so try potting it up for the winter. ∏∫ $4.00—3” pot
Malabar Spinach Basella albaUnusual twining climber with edible, glossy leaves andstems. Use raw or cooked. In the heat of the summerwhen regular spinach turns bitter, Malabar spinach isat its best. The leaves taste remarkably like traditionalspinach and can be harvested generously. White spikesof flowers are followed by dark purple berries. This isone of the plants used by Hmong cooks. Also nice in acontainer with annuals. 70 days. Í∏$2.50—3.5” pot:V124 Green◊ß—Green stems and leaves. 36–72”h V125 Red B. alba var. rubraß—Stems and veins on the
undersides of the leaves are magenta to red.Ornamental, too. 36–72”h
Melon, Cantaloupe Cucumis meloSweet muskmelons. Will climb by tendrils. †$1.50—seed packets:V126 Hale’s Best—85 days. Heirloom with orange
interior, green exterior, and fine golden netting. V127 Iroquois—80 days. Bred by Dr. Henry Munger at
Cornell University in the 1940s, this five to sevenpound melon does especially well in the upperMidwest and Northeast. Sweet deep orange fleshis very aromatic. Ribbed rind is coarsely netted.The first melon bred to be resistant to fusariumwilt.
$5.00—seed packets:V128 Kajari—70–80 days. This eye-catching Indian
melon is deep orange when ripe with contrastingdark green stripes outlined with creamy white.Two to three pound fruits have pale green to yel-low flesh that tastes like honeydew. Unripe mel-ons can be picked at first frost and will continueto ripen on the countertop. Long shelf life, espe-cially if refrigerated. Open-pollinated.
V129 Mesclun ßA mix of greens for interesting salads. Í∏
$5.00—6 plants in a packMustard Greens Brassica junceaSpunky, peppery leaves, packed with vitamins and fla-vor. Í∏$2.50—4 plants in a pack:V130 Green Waveß—50 days. Large, frilly leaves. $5.00—6 plants in a pack:V131 Dragon’s Tongueß—40 days. Lovely light-
green leaves with contrasting purple veins. Flavoris spicy-sweet. Slow to bolt.
V132 Mizuna Frilly Mixed Colorsß—40 days. Red,gold, and purple. Vigorous, easy to grow, andslow to bolt. 14–16”h
V133 Red Kingdom◊ß—14 days. A hybridJapanese type with vibrant purplish red leavesthat are green underneath. Contrasting colors areattractive in baby leaf salads and stir-fries, as wellas when planted as an edible ornamental. Mildmustard flavor, withstands heat, and does notbolt as readily as other mustards. 10”h
Okra Abelmoschus esculentusTall plants with beautiful flowers, almost like theirhibiscus relative, followed by edible pods. $2.50—3.5” pot:V134 Evertenderß—50–65 days. Heirloom,
unbranched, spineless variety with little foliage.High yields of easy-to-harvest 7” green pods,which remain tender for a long period of time.60–96”h
V135 Jing Orangeß—60 days. Beautiful reddishorange fruits, red-veined leaves, and red stems.For best flavor and texture, pick pods when 3” long. Drought- tolerant.
V136 Red Burgundyß—60 days. Highly ornamental plantswith green leavesand red stems.Flowers are soft yellow with a darkcenter, followed by6–8” red okra pods.A visual treat, notjust for the vegetablegarden. 36–48”h
Onion Allium cepaSeparate when planting. ´$2.00—3.5” pot:V137 Copra A. cepaß—100–120 days. Yellow. 40–50
plants per pot. V138 Red Mercury A. cepaß—100–120 days. 40–50
plants per pot. V139 White Sweet Spanish A. cepaß—100–120
days. 40–50 plants per pot. V140 Yellow Sweet Spanish Candy A. cepaß—105
days. Jumbo Spanish with light yellow skin, globeshape, and very sweet mild white flesh. Stores fora short time only. F1 hybrid. 40–50 plants perpot.
$5.00—6 plants in a pack:V141 Borettana Cipollini A. cepaß—100–120 days.
Small, disk-shaped, sweet yellow storage onions.When growing, tops of the bulb will not beexposed like round onions. Stems may not flopover when ready to harvest. Multiple plants percell.
V142 Long Red Florenceß—100–120 days. Italianheirloom with a mild sweet flavor. Elongated red-purple bulbs. Multiple plants per cell.
V143 Mixed ◊ß—Two each of Patterson (yellowstorage, 105 days), Redwing (red storage, 100–120 days), and Whitewing (slicing, 105 days).Multiple plants per cell.
V144 Onion, Egyptian Walking Allium cepa proliferum Non-flowering onion that produces small clusters ofreddish, marble-sized bulbs (bulbils) at the tops of thestems. As these bulbils increase in size and weight thestems bend to the ground and the bulbils take root.This allows the plant to “walk” around the garden. The tops, underground bulbs, and bulbils are all edi-ble. However, many people prefer to eat only themilder green tops and immature bulbils. Perennial(and fun). 18–24”h ´ $2.50—2.5” pot
V145 Onion, Multiplier ßAllium cepa aggregatum 90–110 days. Sweet onions in clusters with copperyskin. Both bulbs and greens are edible. Hardy, produc-tive heirloom perennial, also known as potato onion ormother onion. ´ $2.00—3.5” pot
See also RAMPS, SCALLIONS, SHALLOTS, page 16
V146 Orach ßAtriplex hortensis var. rubra Red40–60 days. Ornamental vegetable dating back toRoman times with thick, buttery-tasting dark purple-red leaves. Generally eaten like spinach, raw or cooked.Thrives in cool weather. Seen in many English flowergardens. Self-seeding. $2.50—4 plants in a pack
V147 Parsnip Pastinaca sativa Hollow Crown100 days. White heirloom root. Harvest after frost oreven very early the next spring for sweet, nutty flavor. $2.50—seed packetsPeanuts Arachis hypogaeaAfter the small yellow flowers drop, the developingseed dives into the ground to ripen. Delicious whenroasted. High in protein. Try making your own home-made peanut butter. †$2.00—3.5” pot:V148 Jumbo Virginiaß—120 days. High yields of
large plump peanuts. Good for northern climates. $3.00—3.5” pot:V149 Blackß—100 days. Heirloom sweet and nutty
tasting black-purple-skinned peanuts. Grows wellin a container with lots of rich humus. 12–15”h
Peas Pisum sativumSnow peas are flat and eaten whole, while shelling peasare shelled, leaving only the peas to eat. Snap peas areeaten whole, like a green bean, when the peas aremature. Peas are usually planted in two crops, one inApril and the other in August for fall harvest. Climbsby leaf tendrils.$2.50—seed packets:V150a Alaska—50–60 days. Excellent early shelling
peas for canning or freezing, but also good freshor dried. Especially good for soup. Introduced inEngland in 1880 and known there as Earliest ofAll. Renamed in the U.S. after the record-settingsteamship Alaska that was launched the sameyear.
V150b Mammoth Melting—68 days. This Burpee-bredsnow pea produces not only sweet crunchy pods,but delights the eye with large white flowers.Trellising is required. Best harvested when podsare 3” long. Pick often for continued productivity.Resistant to fusarium wilt. 48–60”h
V151 Sugar Snap◊—Sweet, tender 3” pods can beeaten raw or cooked. Whole pod can be eaten, noneed to shell.
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Capsicum annuum (exceptions noted)†Â Many shapes. Heat is measured in Scoville heat units (SHU). Hot PeppersVegetables$2.00—3.5” pot:V152 Anaheimß—75 days. Mildly hot 7”
fruits. Good for canning, stuffing, freez-ing, or drying.
V153 Bird’s Eye Baby◊ß—80–100 daysgreen to red. Attractive, with up-facing,gum-drop-shaped peppers. Can be grownas a bonsai. Peppers and leaves are edible.500,00–100,000 SHU.
V154 Capezzoli di Scimmia◊ß—Alsoknown as monkey nipples. Small, roundpeach-colored peppers with fruity over-tones and high heat. Native of SouthAmerica. 100,000–150,000 SHU.
V156 Chimayoß—75–85 days. 300-year-oldNew Mexican heirloom that was almostextinct. The Chimayo Chile Project pre-served the native seed reserves and revivedfarming of this medium-hot pepper. The 4–7” thin-walled chilis have a smoky, earthyflavor, Excellent for roasting and drying.
V157 Costeno Amarilloß—85 days. Small buthot 3.5” Mexican peppers ripen to brilliantyellow-orange. Thin-skinned with a lemonyflavor. Eat fresh in stir-fries, salads, andsoups or dry to make a yellow mole sauce.
V158 De Padron Pimentoß—60 days. Smallgreen peppers, generally mild, but occa-sionally one is hot, which accounts for itsnickname: the Russian Roulette pepper.Originally from the Galicia region of Spainwhere they are fried in olive oil and sprin-kled with sea salt and served as tapas.Heat increases as they ripen to red.
V159 Fish Pepperß—80 days. Pre-1870sAfrican-American heirloom. Green andwhite variegated foliage. Fruits, 2–3” long,ripen from cream with green stripes toorange with brown stripes to all red. Perfectfor salsa. Moderately hot. 18–24”h ç
V160 Ghostß—160 days. Fiery HOT! One ofthe hottest out there (1 million SHU).Red to orange 3” fruit with unusualrough, dented, and very thin skin. Alsocalled naga jolokia and bhut jolokia. 48”h
V161 Ghost Chocolate C. chinenseß—100–120 days. Used in extreme cooking:BBQ sauces, hot sauces, and marinades.Gloves and eye protection recommended.At first bite, the pepper’s smoky sweetnesscomes through, but then the infamous slowburn begins and lasts up to 30 minutesbefore dissipating. Up to 1 million SHU.
V163 Medusaß—72 days. Narrow, upright,twisty 2” cones go from greenish ivory toorange to red. All colors at once, displayingup to 50 peppers. Edible and mild (only 1to 1,000 SHU) but bred for its appearance.Happy in a sunny window. 8–12”h
$2.00—3.5” pot (continued):V164 Pequinß—120 days. Brilliant red 1”
peppers with medium heat. Good forsoups, salsas, flavored oils, and hot sauce.Flavor is citrusy and smoky and whenpicked green, adds gentle heat to fresh sal-sas. Compact plants do well in containers.
V165 Peterß—95 days. Declared “The MostPornographic Pepper” by OrganicGardening, it bears a marked resemblanceto part of the male anatomy. Moderatelyto very hot (10,000–23,000 SHU), itmakes for spicy conversation as well aseating. Matures to fiery red.
V166 Satan’s Kissß—85–90 days. Italian heir-loom 2–4” pepper is round, red, sweet,and spicy (40,000–50,000 SHU).Traditionally stuffed with anchovies andmozzarella, and then grilled. 24–36”h
V168 Super Chiliß—75 days. Highly orna-mental plants, spicy in the cayenne range.
V169 Tepinß—100–120 days. Tiny, round,bright red peppers pack intense heat(50,000–100,000 SHU), which quicklydiminishes to a smoky flavor. The namemeans “flea.” The native pepper of Texas,it’s believed to be the “mother of all pep-pers,” the original wild chili. Harvested incanyons along the U.S.-Mexico border aswell as farmed, Tepins are pickled or sun-dried and added to soft cheeses and creamysauces. Also known as chiltepin.
V170 Thai Dragonß—85 days. Up near thehabanero on the heat scale; often grownas a potted ornamental.
loom cayenne type with slender, curved,medium to hot fruit. 5–10” fruits ripenfrom yellow-green to red.
V172 Aji Cristalß—90 days. Originally fromChile, these 3.5” waxy fruits ripen fromlight green to yellow to red. Pods have ahot spicy citrus flavor. Many say they arebest eaten before they turn fully red.
V173 Anaheim, Numex Joe E Parkerß—70 days green, 95 days red ripe. Mild 8”fruits have thick, crisp walls and are per-fect for grilling, stuffing, or roasting. Pickwhen green or at the mature red stage.
V174 Biquinhoß—100–120 days. Scarlet 1”fruits with a pointed shape that givesthem the name “little beak” inPortuguese. Fruity, smoky flavor, but verylittle heat. In Brazil, they’re often pre-served in a vinegar solution. Also knownas little beak peppers or chupetinho.
$2.50—3.5” pot (continued):V175 Brazilian Starfish C. baccatumß—90
days. Delicious and sweet, with a strawber-ry-apple flavor, the flattened 2” star-shapedfruits change from green to red. Adds afruity taste to chilis and salsas. In Peru theyflavor fish dishes; in Columbia andEcuador they are made into a condiment.Plants have a weeping, vine-like habit. Heatvaries from 5,000 to 30,000 SHU.
Cayenne—65–85 days. Heat: 30,000–50,000SHU (hot!). Vigorous plants with slender fruits,good dried or pickled. Heat increases withlength. Harvest when 4–6” long. V176 GoldenßV177a Long PurpleßV177b RedßV178 Ethiopian Brownß—90 days. Irregular,
wrinkled peppers grow 3.5” long by 1”wide and turn from green to chocolateyred-brown. Hot (30,000 to 50,000 SHU)with a rich, smoky flavor good for chilipowder as well as rubs and BBQ sauces.
V179 Fataliiß—80 days. Bright yellow, bonnet-shaped 3” fruits with an intense fruity-cit-rus flavor. Rivals habanero for heat.
Habanero—100–120 days. Small flattened bellshape. Green when immature. Heat: 200,000–300,000 SHU (very hot!)V180 ChocolateßV181a OrangeßV181b WhiteßV182 Jalapeñoß—70 days. Prolific and early. 3”
fruits go from dark green to red. Hottestwhen red. 2,500–5,000 SHU. Ø
V183 Jaloroß—72 days. The first yellowjalapeño’s name combines jalapeño with theSpanish word for gold, oro. Developed in1992 by the Texas Agriculture ExtensionService, meaty yellow fruits mature toorange, then red and can be eaten at anystage. Heat similar to jalapeño, but fruitier.Resistant to six pepper viruses.
V184 Korean Dark Greenß—69–80 days.Heirloom with 3–4” green to red fruit andmoderate heat. Great in kimchee.
V185 Numex Orange Suave C. chinense◊ß—70 days green. 90 days yellow-orange.Taste the habenero’s citrusy flavor with-out setting your mouth on fire. Slightlylarger than habaneros. Developed by NewMexico State University. 850 SHU.
V186 Pasilla, Holy Moleß—85 days. Mildlyhot pepper matures from green to a warmbrown. Excellent for making chili powder,sauces, and mole sauce.
V187 Poblano, Tiburonß—65 days.Moderately hot with sweet, thick-walledfruit. Disease-resistant.
$2.50—3.5” pot (continued):V188 Sriracha◊ß—65–70 days for green,
longer for red. Hybrid jalapeño-type withfirm, thick-walled fruits. To make srirachasauce, ripen to red (5,000–8,000 SHU).
V189 Sweet Heat◊ß—56 days. Early andprolific, this pepper blends sweetness andgentle smoky heat (230–330 SHU) withthe nutritional bonus of having 65 percentmore vitamin C than the average pepper.Fruits are 3.5” by 1.5” on a compact bushyplant, well-suited to containers.
V190 Tangerine Dreamß—70 days. Shinyred-orange 3” pods with a hint of heat.
V191 Thai Yellow Chiliß—70–80 days. Gold-orange, very hot and flavorful.
$2.50—4 plants in a pack:V192 Hungarian Waxß—6–8” long and 2”
wide, sets fruit even in cool weather. Alsocalled hot banana.
V193 Jalapeñoß—See V182.
$3.00—3.5” pot:V194 Black Cobraß—90–100 days. Slender 2”
green pepper fingers pointing up to thesky turn black and then scarlet. Silver,fuzzy leaves and stems plus the colorfulfruit make this a popular ornamental aswell as a source of hot peppers (20,000–40,000 SHU). Native to Venezuela.
V195 Shishitoß—60 days. Bright green and3” long with wrinkled thin walls.Suspenseful eating because one in 10 hasa real kick of heat, though they are gener-ally mild-flavored. To prepare, sauté in abit of oil until blistered and sprinkle withyour favorite gourmet salt. Also deliciousgrilled, deep-fried in tempura batter, orsprinkled on pizza. Prolific. Ø
$4.00—4 plants in a pack:V196 Rezha Macedonianß—80 days.
Remarkable corking or (as the nametranslates) “engraving” of horizontalstripes on the dark red skins. Sweet flavorwith variable heat; the more corking, themore heat. Traditionally dried or roasted.Also known as vezeni piperki. Ø
$6.00—3.5” pot:V197 Carolina Reaperß—100 days. A cross
between ghost pepper and habanero.Some claim it gets up to 2,200,000 SHU.Red, with the signature “scorpion’s tail”of the habanero. Ø
V198 Mixed Hot Peppersß—One eachcayenne, habanero, jalapeño, poblano, serrano, and Thai hot.
$5.00—6 plants in a pack
$2.00—3.5” pot:V199 Aconcaguaß—70–80 days. Long pep-
pers, up to 11”. Good yields over a longseason. Sweet and delicious. Great forgrilling and frying as well as general use.
V200 Carmenß—60 days. Italian horn-shapedfruits are 6” long with wide shoulders andmedium-thick walls. Great fried or raw:one of the sweetest. Good for containers.
V201 Chocolate Beautyß—80–90 days.Ripens to a rich brown color.
V202 Golden Summerß—72 days. Bell-shaped yellow fruits. F1 hybrid.
V203 Gypsyß—58 days. Sweet 3–4” peppers,recommended for cooler climates likeours. Fruit matures from light yellow toorange to red. F1 hybrid.
V204 Lady Bell ß—72 days. Sweet greenmaturing to red. F1 hybrid.
V205 Purple Beautyß—70–75 days. Blocky 3”by 3” peppers that mature to eggplantpurple with thick, crunchy walls.
V206 Ramiro, Red◊ß—80–90 days.Extremely sweet, long, pointed 8–10” pep-per. Hearty flesh makes it a great choicefor grilling. Also good raw. Prolific.
V207 Ramiro, Yellowק Pair with redRamiro for a colorful meal.
V208 Takii Aceß—50 days. A red Japaneseselection with excellent yield and flavor.Small to medium fruits are a favorite inour region. Flavor is sweet and delicious.
$2.00—3.5” pot (continued):V209 Tequilaß—Thick-walled 4” fruits start a
dark purple then lighten to a light red.Good flavor.
V210 Valenciaß—70 days. Large green fruitsripen to orange.
$2.50—3.5” pot:V211 Candy Cane Red◊ß—60–65 days.
Ripens from green with creamy stripes tosolid red. Variegated foliage. The 3” elon-gated fruits have thin, crispy walls. Sweetflavor at any stage of ripeness. ç
V211b Flavorburst◊ß—72 days. Yellow-green long peppers finish a lovely shade ofgoldenrod. Citrusy flavor beat hundreds ofpeppers in the Burpee taste test.
V212 Jimmy Nardelloß—80–90 days. Long,thin, gnarly peppers ripen bright red.Brought to the U.S. by Guiseppe Nardellofrom Ruoti, a village in the Basilicata regionof southern Italy. Small and productive.
V213 Lipstickß—53–70 days. Pimiento-typewith sweet, tapered green fruits ripening toa glossy red. Medium-thick juicy flesh. Pickfruits either green or red. Heavy producereven in a cool summer season.
V214 Lively Italianß—75 days green, 100days orange. High yields of thick-walledbright orange 6–8” fruits. Ø
V215 Lunchbox Mix◊ß—55 days forgreen, 75 days for colors. Red, orange, oryellow mini-peppers perfect for snacking,but also delicious sautéed or in salads.
$2.50—3.5” pot (continued):V216 Odessa Marketß—70–85 days. A
Ukrainian heirloom found at an Odessafarmers market in 1965. Cone-shaped 4–6”fruits ripen from light green to gold tobright red. Compact plants, good for pots.
V217 Purple Marconiß—72 days. A deep pur-ple Italian heirloom with a mild, sweet fla-vor. Ripens to a deep wine red. Goodproducer. Tapered 6” fruit. Traditionallyused for frying, Marconis are also wonder-ful eaten fresh, so try some in a salad.
V218 Spanish Mammothß—90 days. Verysweet, cone-shaped peppers up to 7” long.Introduced in Spain and Southern Francearound 1859. Green fruits are sweet andcrisp with a hint of aniseed, maturing tosweet red. Great for salads, roasting, frying,or stuffing. Also known as doux d’Espagne.
V219 Sweet Bananaß—65 days. Pale yellowto orange. Ø
V220 Violet Sparkleß—75 days. Wedge-shaped fruits are purple with lemon yel-low streaks, ripening to bright red. Verysweet at the red stage. Russian heirloom.
V221 Yellow Monsterß—90 days. Meaty 8”by 4” fruits ripen to a golden yellow. Goodeaten fresh, stir-fried, or stuffed. Stakingadvised for this heavy yielder.
$2.50—4 plants in a pack:V222 Golden Summerß—72 days. Golden,
bell-shaped fruits. F1 hybrid.
$2.50—4 plants in a pack (continued):V223 Golden Treasureß—80 days. Large
tapered Italian heirloom, 8–9” long and 2”at the shoulder. Ripens to shiny yellow.Sweet medium-thick flesh and tender skin.
V224 Lady Bellß—See V204. V225 Sheepnose Pimentoß—70–80 days.
A pumpkin-shaped Ohio heirloom.Extremely flavorful, with sweet, thick, juicyflesh. Good for canning. Will keep in excel-lent condition for weeks in the refrigerator.
V226 Sweet Bananaß—See V219.
$3.00—3.5” pot:Mini Bell—60 days. Colorful fruits on compactplants that fit nicely into small garden spaces orpatio planters. The peppers are 1.5” long. 16”hV227 ChocolateßØV228 RedßØV229 YellowßØ
$3.00—4 plants in a pack:V230 King of the Northß—57 days green, 68
days red. Reliably early with heavy yieldsof thick-walled blocky fruits. Sweet flavorimproves as peppers ripen to red. Ø
V231 Mixed Sweet Peppersß—One eachPurple Beauty, Valencia (orange), EarlySunsation (yellow), white, Red Knight,and Sweet Chocolate. $5.00—6 plants in a pack
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VegetablesPotato Solanum tuberosumPotatoes as single plants in pots or as seed potatoes fora larger number of plants.$2.00—3.5” pot:V232 All Blueß—90–110 days. Deep blue skin and
flesh with a thin white layer just under the skin.Good for baking or frying, or to make lavendermashed potatoes. Easy to grow. Good keeper.
V233 Yukon Goldß—65–75 days. Yellow-skinned,firm golden flesh. Early-bearing potato.
$2.50—3.5” pot:V234 Rose Finn Apple Fingerlingß—90–110 days.
Thin pink skin and yellow flesh make these fin-gerlings as good to look at as they are to eat. Verypopular in restaurants and gourmet markets. The2–5-ounce spuds are delicious boiled, baked, orfried. Stores well. Ø
$3.00—1 pound of seed potatoes:V235 Adirondack Red—75–85 days. Bred at Cornell
University, this early to mid-season oblong potatohas red skin and flesh that holds its color whencooked. Ø
V237 Oneida Gold—Variety from the University ofWisconsin with yellow skin and flesh. Resistantto both hollow heart and common scab. Ø
V238 Purple Sun◊—95–110 days. Bred by theUSDA for high vitamin C and carotenoid levels,this potato is also dramatic-looking and delicious.Round to oblong tubers with dark purple skin con-trast with yellow flesh. Eat with skin on for besteffect. Very tasty roasted, boiled, or fried.Described by a New York Times food critic as hav-ing a “full earthy flavor that hints of hazelnuts.”Firm but not waxy, stores up to five months.
V239 Superior◊—85–100 days. Reliable producer.Uniform, round to oblong, and smooth, with buffskin and white interior. Firm, dry flesh that’sdelicious mashed, baked, or fried into chips.Stores through winter. Highly resistant to scab.
Pumpkin Cucurbita pepo †Sprawling vines, so give them room.$1.50—seed packets:V240 Connecticut Field—120 days. An heirloom vari-
ety grown by Native Americans in the Northeastbefore 1700. Thin, hard gold-orange skin and aflat bottom made it the original Halloween pump-kin. Can be used for pies. 15–20 pounds and 12”diameter.
V241 Howden—95 days. Great for jack-o’-lanterns. V242 Jack-o-Lantern—110 days. Round to oblong.
Orange with a thick strong stem. Bred for carving,but the sweet flesh can be used in cooking as well.About 10” in diameter and 7–18 pounds.
V243 Jarrahdale—100 days. Dramatic blue-gray skinand deeply ribbed drum shape make this a stand-out ornamental. The bright orange flesh is firm,nutty, and sweet with a melon-like aroma. Eachplant yields two to three fruits 10” in diameterand eight to 10 pounds. A good keeper. Namedfor Jarrahdale in western Australia.
V244 Pumpkin on a Stick ßSolanum integrifolium 50–72 days. Clusters of fruit that look like miniaturepumpkins on thorny purple stems. Remove the leaves,hang the stem upside down and let the fruit dry for sev-eral weeks to use as decoration or in flower arrange-ments. The bitter fruit is also used in stir-fries. Fertilizeand water well. 36–48”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack
V245 Purslane, Garden ßPortulaca oleracea var. sativa Perennial succulent that’s a great source of vitaminsand omega 3. Crunchy and good raw in salads or light-ly steamed as a side vegetable. This variety is fourtimes larger and much more succulent than wildpurslane. Very upright form keeps the leaves clean.18”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack
V246 Radicchio Cichorium intybus Indigoß70 days. Dark purple 4–5” heads. Bitter accent leaves,great for salads, stir-fries, and grilling. F1 hybrid. $5.00—6 plants in a packRadish Raphanus sativus Great for salad greens and spicy, crunchy roots. Bestsown in early spring and again in mid-summer for fallharvest.$1.50—seed packets:V247a Cherry Belle—22 days. Round, smooth, and
red. Best harvested when roots are less than 1" indiameter. Crisp, mild bright white flesh.
V247b French Breakfast—26 days. Heirloom intro-duced in 1879, oblong in shape and deep pink atthe top lightening to white at the bottom. Crispand mildly spicy when young.
$2.50—seed packets:V247c Chinese Red Meat—55–60 days. A light green
4” globe with a bright pink interior, like a tinyseedless watermelon. Very spicy when small, butsweet and juicy when mature. Known as shinrimeiin its native China. Formerly called Watermelon.
V248 Ramps Allium tricoccumßThese perennial wild leeks, usually found growing inshaded woodlands, have inspired cooks for genera-tions. Garlic-flavored with broad green leaves and deeppurple to burgundy bulbs. The entire plant is ediblethough if only leaves are harvested, the plant will pro-duce a cluster of small, white flowers in June. Harvestin early spring, but allow several years to establishbefore harvesting. Sow the shiny black seeds about 1” deep to increase your crop. West Virginia source. 8–12”h ∏Ó´˜ $5.00—6 plants in a pack
V249 Rutabaga Brassica napobrassica American Purple Top90 days. Introduced before 1920, the fine-grainedbright yellow flesh is firm and mild. Round 4–6” rootshave bright purple shoulders. Some of the young leavesmay be picked for greens. Harvest roots after the firstfrost for extra sweetness, but don’t allow them tofreeze. Excellent for cold storage. $1.50—seed packets
Scallions Allium fistulosumOne of the first fresh foods in April. ´$2.00—3.5” pot:V250 A. fistulosumß—White with green shoots. 40–
50 per pot. Separate when planting. $5.00—6 plants in a pack:V251 Deep Purple◊ß—30 days. Reddish purple
stems remain vibrantly colored throughout thegrowing season. Multiple plants per cell.
V252 Shallots Allium ascalonicumßA connoisseur’s onion with gentle flavor. Multipleplants per pot; separate when planting. ´
$2.00—3.5” potSquash, Summer CucurbitaWill climb by tendrils.$1.50—seed packets:V253 Zucchini—50 days. Dark green, shiny fruits. Best
harvested at 8” or smaller. $2.50—seed packets:V254 Black Beauty Zucchini—50 days. Shiny black-
green fruits with white flesh, best picked at 8” orless. Introduced in the 1920s and still popular.Open habit makes picking easy. Ø
V255 Early Prolific Straightneck—45–50 days. Earlyand abundant with firm, tender flesh. Yellowheirloom that was a 1938 AAS winner. Thestraight shape makes slicing easy. Best pickedwhen fruits are 4–7” long.
V256 Patisson Panache Jaune et Verte—55–70 days.Round, flattened white and green cartwheel fruitswith scalloped edges. Highly productive. Harvestfor eating while young, or allow to fully maturefor ornamental use.
Squash, Winter CucurbitaFall vegetables that are best after a touch of frost. Willclimb by tendrils. †$1.50—seed packets:V257 Acorn, Table King—80 days. Bush variety with
high yields of five to eight fruits per plant is goodfor urban gardens. Dark green shell with paleorange flesh. Flavor improves with storage.
V258 Buttercup, Burgess C. maxima—95 days.Turban-shaped squash has thin, hard dark greenskin, but the flesh is deep orange, fiberless, andsweet. Introduced in 1932 by Burgess Seed &Plant Co. of Bloomington, Illinois, and still awidespread favorite. Each vine will produce fourto five fruits that are 3–5 pounds each. Stores forseveral months. 72”h
V259 Butternut C. moschata—110–120 days. Beige,long-necked fruits.
Squash, Winter continued$1.50—seed packets (continued):V260 Spaghetti—90 days. When cooked, the flesh sep-
arates into strands like spaghetti. Oblong yellowfruits are 3–5 pounds. Introduced by Sakata SeedCo. of Japan in 1934. Stores for a few weeks.
$2.50—seed packets:V261 Delicata—80–100 days. This oblong cream-col-
ored heirloom with deep green stripes has a fla-vor very similar to a sweet potato but is easier togrow. Excellent for stuffing and baking right afterharvest. Up to seven fruits of 1–3 pounds each.
V262 Lakota—85–105 days. Pear-shaped orangesquash streaked with dark green, 3–7 poundseach. Sweet, nutty orange flesh is good for bak-ing. Stores well. An heirloom traditionally grownby the Lakota.
V263 Red Kuri C. maxima—95 days. Smooth, onion-shaped red-orange 3-pound globes have goldflesh with a sweet chestnut flavor. Deliciousbaked, steamed, or stir-fried in savory dishes.Also good for making pies or breads. Stores up tothree months. Also known as potimarron, onionsquash, Japanese squash, orange Hokkaido oruchiki kuri squash.
V264 Sunchoke ßHelianthus tuberosus StampedeSunflowers with edible tubers. Harvest in spring or fallto cook or roast like potatoes or eat raw for theircrunchy sweetness. Bright yellow daisy flowers in latesummer smell like chocolate. Cultivar of a perennialMinnesota native that will spread, so plant where it’scontained unless you plan to harvest it heavily. Greaton the alley side of a garage. 96–120”h Ω∫
$4.00—3.5” potV265 Sweet Potato ßIpomoea batatas Beauregard100 days. Copper-colored, inside and out. Needs awarm location. Yummy mashed or baked. Good fornorthern growing, but wait until the soil is fully warmto plant in June or early July. Keep them warm in themeantime. You can plant as is, but it’s best to takeslips from the plant and stick directly into the ground,keeping the soil very moist for the first week or so. Anew plant will grow from each node planted. †
$2.00—3.5” potTomatillo PhysalisRound fruits with a papery husk; remove husk beforeeating. Vining plants, easy to grow. Sweet-tart flavorgreat in salsas and sauces. †$2.00—3.5” pot:V266 Giant Yellow P. ixocarpaß—70 days. Large,
mild-flavored, juicy pale yellow fruit. Good pro-ducer.
V267 Purple P. ixocarpaß—90 days. Slightly smallerand sweeter than green tomatillos. Makes beauti-ful purple salsa and is great grilled. Grow morethan one plant for good pollination.
V268 Tomate Verde (green) P. lanatusß—75 days.Excellent for salsa verde.
Tomatoes see pages 17 and 18
V365 Turnip Brassica rapa Purple Top White Globe65–90 days. Round white heirloom with a pink to pur-ple crown. $1.50—seed packets
V366 Watercress Nasturtium officinaleßUsed in soups and salads. Keep it picked: it gets bitterif flowers are allowed to form. Rich in vitamins andminerals. Winter-hardy perennial aquatic or semi-aquatic plant, native to Europe. Í∏∫ $2.50—2.5” potWatermelon Citrullus lanatusLarge vining plants with sweet, juicy fruits. †$1.50—seed packets:V367 Crimson Sweet—85 days. 20-pound blocky
fruits have deep crimson flesh famous for highsugar content and great taste. Beautiful palegreen rind with dark green striping. Resistant tofusarium wilt and anthracnose.
V368 Sugar Baby—80 days. Round heirloom with 6–10-pound fruit. Dark green exterior withdark red interior.
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These varieties were cultivated around the world decades or centuries ago. All are open-pollinated, meaning you can saveseed from year to year. Heirloom tomatoes areindeterminate unless marked otherwise. $2.00—3.5” pot:V269 Aunt Ruby’s German Greenß—80 days. Some
say the best-flavored green tomato. Sweet, yetspicy, these large, beefsteak tomatoes ripen to apale green with a hint of yellow.
V270 Big Rainbowß—80–90 days. Large yellow andred bicolored beefsteak tomato. Fruit can be 2 pounds each.
V271 Bisonß—65–75 days. Heavy producer of 3”deep red fruits. Grown by a Seed Savers Exchangemember from Buffalo, South Dakota, from 1937through the 1980s. Determinate.
V272 Brandywine, True Blackß—80–90 days. Largemahogany tomato with black shoulders, ideal forsalsas, cooking, and eating fresh. Potato leaffoliage. Heavy yields, thrives in heat.
V273 Cherokee Purpleß—80 days. This Tennesseeheirloom is extremely productive and has a veryrich tomato flavor. Vines produce a large numberof medium-sized, 10–12-ounce fruits. The flesh isa unique brick red with a rose-purple skin.
V274 Chocolate Stripeß—75–80 days. Dark redexterior with olive green stripes and a red interi-or. Produces large, full-flavored, beefsteak toma-toes.
V275 Costoluto Genoveseß—78 days. Large, heavilyridged and lobed, deep red Italian tomato with awonderfully complex flavor. Delicious raw orcooked down to a rich, hearty sauce. Great forstuffing.
V276 Dixie Golden Giantß—80–85 days. Large goldbeefsteak tomatoes, some with a pink blush onthe blossom end, can weigh up to 2 pounds.Amish heirloom from the 1930s. Good slicer witha sweet fruity taste.
V277 Emerald Evergreenß—72–80 days. Brightgreen even when ripe, this medium-sized beef-steak has a rich sweet flavor. Good slicer.
V278 Fischietto di Manduria◊ß—65–70 days.Italian heirloom that means Flask of Manduriahas plum-shaped red fruit, pointed at the end.Good for sauces and canning. Excellent for dryingin the sun or oven. Determinate.
V279 Garden Peachß—71 days. 100-year-old heir-loom. Small, 2-ounce fruits are blush pink whenripe and look more like apricots than peaches.Sweet, prolific, and stores well in autumn forwinter ripening indoors.
V280 Gold Medalß—75–85 days. Renamed fromRuby Gold in 1976, this yellow and red beefsteakhas a blush of red on the interior. Past winner ofthe Seed Savers Exchange taste test.
V281 Hillbilly Potato Leafß—85 days. Absolutelygorgeous slicing tomato. Sweet, juicy 4–6” flat-tened fruits are yellow streaked with red on theblossom end. About a pound each. Heavy producer.
V282 Iglehart Yellow Cherryß—70 days. Sweet,rich, half-inch fruit. Vining and early maturing.Past winner of the Seed Savers Exchange tastetest.
V283 Isis Candy Cherryß—70–80 days. Gorgeousfruits are gold, marbled with red, each with astarburst on the blossom end. Rich flavor is acomplex blend of sweetness and fruitiness. Loadsof 1.5” fruits on short trusses.
V284 Italian Red Pearß—80 days. Prolific bearer of6-ounce paste tomatoes, meaty with few seeds.Somewhat ribbed with thin skins and a slightlysweet flavor. Good enough to eat fresh, but alsoperfect for fragrant tomato sauce.
V285 Jaune Flameeß—70 days. Baseball-sizedorange fruits are good for fresh eating and thebest for roasting. Early and high-yielding.
V286 Mallorcan Winter◊ß—Long-keeping yellow and pink 2” fruit with pink centers fromSpain. Do not harvest while growing on vine. At the end of the growing season, hang cut vineswith tomatoes still on them indoors to continueripening.
V287 Mirabellß—75 days. Cherry tomato with clus-ters of orange-yellow fruit.
V288 Moonglowß—80 days. Medium-sized brightorange fruits. Solid orange meat, few seeds andwonderful flavor. Past winner of the Seed SaversExchange taste test.
$2.00—3.5” pot (continued):V289 Mr. Stripeyß—80 days. Large, lightly ridged,
vibrantly colored red-and-yellow striped tomatowith a mild, low acid taste.
V290 Mt. Vesuvius◊ß—Cherry-sized red fruit ispear-shaped with a pointed tip. Thick skin andfirm flesh. Can be eaten off the vine, or is com-monly tied into a bunch that is hung up for a longtime. Flavor becomes more intense over storagetime. Also called Vesuvio piennolo.
V291 Rosso Sicilianß—80 days. Deeply ribbed andbright red, these smaller, thin-skinned tomatoeswere introduced from Sicily in 1987. Makes richlyflavored sauces and paste. When sliced, their rib-bing makes them look like beautiful red-petaledflowers on the plate.
V292 Stupiceß—55–68 days. Czech heirloom thatproduces red 2.5” fruits.
V293 Sweet Peaß—62–75 days. Looking just liketiny ruby peas, these are more than a cute novel-ty. They have an intense, complex, sweet flavorthat’s great for snacking and salads. Huge, pro-ductive, vining plant.
V294 Ten Fingers of Naplesß—75 days. Large pastetomato grows in bunches that, with imagination,look like hands with fat red fingers. Heavy yields ofpointy-ended fruits up to 5” long have a rich,sweet taste. Ideal for canning and cooking intosauces. From Naples, Italy. Determinate.
V295 Trace of a Flying Dragon◊ß—70 days.Cherry-sized, plum-shaped orange tomatoes. Verysweet.
$2.50—3.5” pot:V296 Black Cherryß—65 days. Cherry-sized fruits
the color of dark chocolate continue to ripen afterlight frost. Flavor is rich and sweet; a favorite ofmany. Vigorous. (Organic version is V323.)
V297 Blondkopfchenß—75 days. The name means“little blonde girl.” Heavy yields of clustered,half-inch golden cherry tomatoes. Very sweet.Sprawling vines. From the Gatersleben Seed Bankin Germany.
V298 Brandywineß—78 days. Amish heirloom. Deeppink color. One pound or more, with exquisitetaste. Very rich and distinctively spicy. Ø
V299 Cherry Romaß—75–80 days. Plum-shaped red1–2” tomatoes. Past winner of the Seed SaversExchange taste test. Ø
V300 Coyote—65 days. Tiny light yellow cherry toma-toes with translucent, soft skins. Distinctive fla-vor. Extremely long vines produce heavily untilfrost.
V301 Dester’s Amishß—80–90 days. Large red-pinkbeefsteaks, 16–24-ounce, full sweet flavor. Verysmooth with good crack-resistance. Past winnerof the Seed Savers Exchange taste test. Ø
V302 German Pinkß—85 days. Brought to the U.S.from Bavaria in 1883 by the great-grandfather ofDiane Ott Whealy, co-founder of Seed SaversExchange. This was one of the first two tomatovarieties in their Iowa seed bank. Two-poundbeefsteaks are nearly seedless with a rich, sweetflavor. Great all-purpose tomato. Potato-leaved.Ø
V303 Glacierß—55–65 days. Very early, medium-sized, red-orange; more cold-tolerant.Determinate. Ø
V304 Grandpa’s Minnesotaß—75 days (somesources say fewer days). Abundant red 1” cher-ries with mild sweet flavor.
V305 Green Sausageß—75–80 days. Beautiful, elon-gated 4” fruits that are green with yellow stripes.Rich, sweet flavor. Short bushy plants are goodfor containers and produce fruit in great abun-dance. Also called Green Sleeves. Determinate.
V306 Matt’s Wild Cherryß—70 days. Volumes ofmarble-sized fruits in clusters; great for frequentpicking. Tart flavor early, sweeter late in the sea-son. Vigorous vines. Many modern cherries werebred from this original, truly wild type found ineastern Mexico.
V307 Mini Bicolor—70 days. Flattened 1” tomatoesare yellow with red marbling throughout. Thesame interior fruit structure as a large beefsteaktomato, just scaled way down.
V308 Moskvichß—60 days. An early producer fromRussia that yields many red, 6-ounce, round,cold-tolerant fruits with luscious taste. Ø
V309 Omar’s Lebaneseß—80 days. Mammoth pinkfruit as large as 3–4 pounds. One of the largesttomatoes you can grow. Superb flavor; sweet, per-fect tomato taste. Good yields on vigorous plants.
$2.50—3.5” pot (continued):V310 Orange Russian 117ß—80–90 days. Large,
meaty, bicolor oxheart tomato with thick, goldflesh marbled with reddish pink.
V311 Paul Robesonß—75 days. A Russian heirloomnamed after the singer who won acclaim as a U.S.civil rights advocate. Beefsteaks, purple-black withdark green shoulders, to 4” wide. Dark red inside.The flavorful fruits with a good acid to sweet bal-ance are a favorite of many.
V312 Rimac L. pimpinellifoliumß—70–80 days. Thiswild tomato, native to Peru and Ecuador andnamed after the Rimac River that flows throughLima, produces large clusters of 20 or more smallorange-red fruits. Also known as the curranttomato, it is resistant to many of the diseases andpests of cultivated tomatoes, and is often used indeveloping new tomato hybrids.
V313 Salvaterra’s Select◊ß—70–80 days. Red 2–3” fruits. Excellent for sauce. Winner of SeedSavers Exchange 2017 Tomato Tasting in thePaste and Sauce division.
V314 White Ox—80 days. White oxheart-shapedtomato, sometimes with a bit of pink on the blossom end. Large fruit with meaty flavor.
V315 Wild Galapagos L. cheesmaniiß—50–60 days. A Galapagos native with ornate, frilly leaves andprofuse flowers that set clusters of yellow-orangefruits. The sweet currant-sized fruits are favoredby the Galapagos tortoise. Because of its resist-ance to many standard tomato pests and diseases,it is used in crossbreeding new hybrid tomatovarieties.
$2.50—4 plants in a pack:V317 Amish Pasteß—80 days. Bright red medium
tomatoes with meaty and juicy flesh. Excellentfor sauce and eating fresh.
V318 Bonny Bestß—72–75 days. Medium-sized redtomato, resistant to cracking; few seeds. Good forcanning and slicing.
V319 Early Annieß—60 days. Round, meaty 3” fruitswith few seeds on short plants. Particularly goodfor canning. Determinate.
V320 Grandma Mary’s Italian Pasteß—70–85 days.Heavy yielding, with large, meaty, plum-shapedred fruits. Good for sauce, paste, and eating fresh.
V321 Martino’s Romaß—75–85 days. Heavy-produc-ing Italian heirloom with meaty, pear-shaped 3”red fruit. Has few seeds and is good for paste,sauce, and salsa. Determinate.
V322 San Marzanoß—80–90 days. Elongated 3”fruits. This is a classic Italian paste tomato. Chefscall it the premium tomato. Large plants withheavy yields.
$3.00—3.5” pot:V323 Black Cherry ß—65 days. Cherry-sized fruits
the color of dark chocolate continue to ripen afterlight frost. Flavor is rich and sweet; a favorite ofmany. Vigorous. Ø
$4.00—4 plants in a pack:V324 Brandywine, 4 packß—78 days. Amish heir-
loom. Deep pink color. One pound or more, withexquisite taste. Very rich and distinctively spicy.Ø
V325 Christmas Grapeß—75 days. Better by thebunch. Highly productive plants yield a steadystream of 1” fruits in clusters of 10 to 20.Incredibly sweet tomato flavor. Ø
V326 Red Robinß—55 days. Very small cherry toma-to plant, ideal for smaller pots or hanging bas-kets. Could be grown indoors all year round.Good harvest of 1” red fruits with a mildly sweetflavor. Determinate. 12”h Ø
V327 Seed Savers Italianß—70–80 days. Plants areloaded with fruits weighing up to a pound, one ofthe most productive varieties. Excellent fulltomato flavor and almost any use. Easy to peel, soideal for canning, with very little waste. Ø
Tomatoes need to grow in full sun; they are tropical plants. Until the weather warms up, they would prefer a sunny windowsill, coldframe or indoor growlights .
Heirloom Tomatoes Lycopersicon esculentum †
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V328 Mixed Heirloom Tomatoesß—Can’tdecide? Get one each of Brandywine, StripedGerman, Aunt Ruby’s German Green, andBlack Krim. Ø
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DETERMINATETOMATOES AT THE SALE:• Bison• Dakota Gold• Early Annie• Fischietto diManduria
• Glacier• Green Sausage• Little Napoli• Martino’s Roma• Minibel• Mixed Hybrids• Northern Delight• Red Robin• Roma Long• Sunrise Sauce• Ten Fingers ofNaples
TomatoTerms Indeterminatetomatoes are viningand tend to ripenfruit over an extendedperiod of time. Theseare traditionallystaked or supported.
Determinatetomatoes tend to bebushier and to ripentheir crop all at onetime, a feature that canners and freezersmight note. They arealso better forcontainer growing.
Heirlooms areINDETERMINATEunless otherwisenoted.
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Other TomatoesThese tomatoes are either F1 hybrids, bred for productivity and disease resistance,or other recently created varieties. If you save seeds from hybrids, they willNOT produce the same kind of fruit nextyear. Open-pollinated varieties will “cometrue” from saved seeds.$2.00—3.5” pot:V329 Big Zacß—80–90 days. Win the Biggest Tomato
contest with this hybrid of heirlooms, developedby New Jersey gardener Minnie Zaccaria in herquest for the most mammoth tomato. Red beef-steak weighs a pound or more, up to 6 poundswith TLC. Big taste, too. Hybrid, indeterminate.
V330 Black Beauty◊ß—75–80 days. One of thedarkest varieties available. Medium-sized fruitwith dark bluish purple-black exterior and a deepred interior. High in anthocyanins. Indeterminateand open-pollinated.
V331 Carmelloß—75 days. Productive, yummy redsalad tomato. Open-pollinated and indeterminate.
V332 Indigo Kumquat◊ß—70–80 days. Cherry-sized, oval orange fruit with purple shoulders.High in anthocyanins. F1 hybrid, indeterminate.
V333 Jelly Beanß—66–72 days. Flavorful red grapetomato. Good producer. Open-pollinated andindeterminate.
V334 Margold◊ß—80 days. Medium-sized fruit ismarbled red and yellow. High resistance to leafmold, tomato mosaic virus, and verticillium wilt.F1 hybrid, indeterminate.
V336 Pineapple Pigß—90 days. Large creamy yellowtomatoes, some with faint green striping or mot-tling, can weigh up to a pound. Low acid, sweet,and meaty fruits occasionally develop a hint ofrosy blush on the bottom when ripe. Released in2013 by Wild Boar Farms in California. Theydescribe the fruits as “late but worth the wait.”Open-pollinated. Indeterminate.
V337 Purple Dragon◊ß—70 days. Larger thancherries, this oval orange-red fruit has patches ofpurple. High in anthocyanins. Open-pollinatedand indeterminate.
V338 Red Roseß—85 days. This cross between twoheirlooms combines the intense tomato taste ofBrandywine with the improvements of Rutgers,which resists cracking and diseases like wilt andstem canker. Medium-sized dark pink fruit.Open-pollinated and indeterminate.
V339 Sungellaß—70 days. Orange-red golf balls aresuper sweet and tasty. Heavy trusses of 2-ouncefruits. Open-pollinated and indeterminate.
enormous bunches of pale yellow cherry toma-toes, up to 40–60 per bunch. Sweet fruits areoval-shaped with a tiny point on the blossomend. Released in 2014. Open-pollinated, indeter-minate.
$2.50—3.5” pot (continued):V342 Blushß—60–70 days. Shaped like a large olive,
this cherry tomato’s bright gold skin flushes withpink streaks when ripe. Prolific plants producelow-acid, sweet fruits with a gold interior mar-bled in coral red. Tropical pineapple flavor. Open-pollinated, indeterminate. Ø
V343 Boronia◊ß—65–75 days. Developed by theDwarf Tomato Project and introduced in 2014,this tree-type tomato combines the characteris-tics of determinate and indeterminate plants.Although technically indeterminate, the thickcentral stem and slow growth keep the plantcompact, while producing fruit throughout thegrowing season. Sweet and meaty 4- to 16-ouncefruits ripen to a rosy dark purple. Perfect forsmall spaces and containers. Open-pollinated.Indeterminate 36”h
V344 Brad’s Atomic Grapeß—70–80 days. Streakedin green, reddish brown, and blue-black, thiselongated cherry was released in 2017 by Wild Boar Farms. Interior flesh is green blushingto red when very ripe. Fruits grow in clusters andare crack-resistant. Indeterminate and open- pollinated.
V345 Dakota Goldß—70–85 days. Round, golden 10-ounce fruit. Heavy producer developed by NorthDakota State University for growing conditionstypical there. Open-pollinated. Determinate.
V346 Dark Galaxy◊ß—70–80 days. Golf-ball-sized green fruits with dark blue shoulders ripento striped orange-red with deep purple shouldersand yellow speckles. High in anthocyanins. Open-pollinated and indeterminate.
V347 Little Napoli◊ß—60–65 days. High yieldsof meaty paste tomatoes on an exceptionally com-pact plant. Bright red 2–3-ounce fruits have a richtangy flavor perfect for canning as well as eatingfresh. Ideal for containers, but will need supportdue to abundant fruit, which sets all at once.Resistant to fusarium and verticillium wilts.Determinate hybrid. 12–18”h by 24–36”w
V348 Lucid Gemß—Mid- to late-season harvest,ripening to orange splashed with black. Attractivebeefsteaks taste fruity and sweet. Slicing showsoff the beautiful yellow and red marbled interior.Stores well after picking. Released in 2015 byBrad Gates of Wild Boar Farm. Open-pollinated,indeterminate.
V349 Lucky Tigerß—70 days. Elongated fruits tellyou when they’re ripe: dark green skin lightensand becomes streaked with orangey red andgreen. Pale flesh is mottled with dark red andtastes sweet and tangy. Open-pollinated and indeterminate. Ø
V350 Mushroom Basket (Gribnoe Lukoshko)ß—75 days. Large, heavily ribbed, irregular rosy pinktomatoes grow as a mass in the center of theplant. Very sweet with few seeds. A commercialRussian variety introduced to the U.S. in 2010.Indeterminate, open-pollinated.
V351 Northern Delightß—60–65 days. Juicy red 2”fruits with a sweet and tart flavor. Fast-growingwith high yields, it was developed for the shortnorthern growing season by Dr. Art Boe andreleased in 1991 by NDSU. Determinate andopen-pollinated. 24–48”h
$2.50—3.5” pot (continued):V352 Peacevineß—75 days. Numerous clusters of 1”
sweet and tasty cherry tomatoes. A dehybridiza-tion of Sweet 100 cherry, it is very high inVitamin C and gamma amino butyric acid, whichis said to have a calming, peaceful effect.Vigorous vines. Open-pollinated and indetermi-nate. Ø
V353 Red Pearlß—58 days. Masses of grape-sized redfruit grow in large clusters. Thin-skinned, juicy,and sweet. Resistant to cracking. Intermediateresistance to fusarium wilt and late blight. Open-pollinated and indeterminate. Ø
V354 Solar Flareß—75 days. Beautiful red beefsteaktomato streaked with gold. Developed by BradGates, California’s “Tomato Man,” for its full rich tomato flavor, earlier harvest, and scabresistance. 6–10-ounce fruits. Open-pollinatedand indeterminate.
V355 Sungella ß—70 days. Orange-red golf balls aresuper sweet and tasty. Heavy trusses of 2-ounce fruits. Open-pollinated and indetermi-nate. Ø
V356 Sunrise Sauce◊ß—55–60 days. Orangepaste tomato. Great for containers. High resist-ance to fusarium and verticillium wilt. F1 hybrid,determinate.
V357 SuperSauceß—70 days. Billed as “the world’slargest sauce tomato,” this is a tasty, easy-peel-ing, and meaty paste tomato perfect for hard-corecanners. Also a great slicer for hamburgers andsandwiches. Heavy yields of fruits weigh around apound and grow up to 5” long. Indeterminatehybrid.
Reddish purple cherry tomato with lime greenstriping. Open-pollinated and indeterminate.Ø
V363 Sunrise Bumblebee Cherryß—70 days.Gorgeous one-ounce cherry tomatoes with swirlsof gold and red inside and out. Sweet and tangy.Resists cracking. Indeterminate, open-pollinated.Ø
V364 Mixed Hybrid Tomatoesß—One each beefsteak, Celebrity, cherry, Early Girl, Mountain Gold, and Roma. All deter-minate, all F1 hybrids. $5.00—6 plants in a pack
VegetablesLycopersicon esculentum †
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V011 Beans, AuntieWilder ◊
V022 Premium CropBroccoli
V034 StoneheadCabbage
V059 Chard, SwissV081 Little Fingers
Eggplant
V093 Dinosaur KaleV254 Squash, Black
BeautyZucchini
LettuceV117 Mixed V118 Spretnak V119 Tom Thumb
PotatoV235 Adirondack Red V236 Magic Molly V237 Oneida Gold V234 Rose Finn
AppleFingerling
Hot PeppersV197 Carolina Reaper V182 Jalapeño V196 Rezha
Macedonian V195 Shishito Sweet PeppersV230 King of the
NorthV214 Lively Italian V227 Mini Bell,
Chocolate V228 Mini Bell, Red V229 Mini Bell,
Yellow V219 Sweet Banana
Tomato, HeirloomV323 Black CherryV298 Brandywine V324 Brandywine
in a four-pack V299 Cherry Roma V325 Christmas
Grape V301 Dester’s Amish V302 German PinkV303 Glacier V328 Mixed V308 Moskvich V326 Red Robin V327 Seed Savers
DETERMINATETOMATOES AT THE SALE:• Bison• Dakota Gold• Early Annie• Fischietto diManduria
• Glacier• Green Sausage• Little Napoli• Martino’s Roma• Minibel• Mixed Hybrids• Northern Delight• Red Robin• Roma Long• Sunrise Sauce• Ten Fingers ofNaples
TomatoTerms Indeterminatetomatoes are viningand tend to ripenfruit over an extendedperiod of time. Theseare traditionallystaked or supported.
Determinatetomatoes tend to bebushier and to ripentheir crop all at onetime, a feature that canners and freezersmight note. They arealso better forcontainer growing.
All plants in the Vegetables section are grown without chemicalpesticides or herbicides, and from greenhouses operated with sustainable practices.We also carry a more limited line of edibles that are certifiedorganic, and at customer request have summarized them below. The New symbol used in this box indicates the variety is new as certified organic. We may have carried a noncertified variety at the sale in the past(or even this year).
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Hardy PerennialsBarrenwort, Japanese EpimediumDainty flowers are held in open sprays aboveheart-shaped leaves. Good for dry shade, withwiry stems and leaves that appear to float.Makes a nice carpet that suppresses weedsunder trees. Deer- and rabbit-resistant. Grownfrom roots imported from Japan. Í∏˝‰$16.00—4.5” pot:U001 Yubae E. grandiflorum—Large dark rose
flowers on this heavy bloomer. 12–18”h $29.00—4.5” pot:U002 Yokihi◊—Bicolored flowers in pink
and light yellow. Bred by Seiju Yamaguchifrom E. davidii x E. grandiflorum ‘Yubae’.12–18”h
U003 Bloodroot, Double Sanguinaria canadensis MultiplexMulti-petaled white flowers look like miniaturewater lilies. Buds pop up in early spring fol-lowed by tightly rolled silver-green leaves thatunfurl to as much as 8” wide. Prefers moist,humus-rich soil. Should be divided every fewyears. A variety selected from a Minnesotanative wild flower. 10–12”h by 8”w ∏‰
$25.00—1 gal. pot
U004 Chinese Cobra Lily ◊Arisaema fargesii Shiny, three-part 24”-wide leaves are heldabove the dramatic flower, a long burgundypitcher precisely and beautifully striped withwhite. The flower’s striped hood curls over thepitcher and then narrows down to a slender,twisting tip. Underneath is the maroon spadix.Pointed bundles of tightly wound leaves pokefrom the ground as late as June, then the flow-ers bloom late June to July. Leaves on youngplants aren’t divided into three sections yet andlook more like elephant ears. Easy to grow andwill eventually become a nice clump. A cousinto our native Jack-in-the-pulpit. Grown fromroots imported from Japan. 18–24”h by 30”w∏Ó¥ $19.00—4” deep pot
U005 Clematis, Rock Clematis columbiana tenuiloba Mauve-purple flowers in early summer abovemats of parsley-like leaves. A short, spreadingvariety suitable for rock gardens. Native to theRocky Mountains, it’s happiest in well-drainedsoil. 6–10”h Í¥‰ $9.00—3.5” pot
with a burgundy eye and margins. Narrowwhite edges and green throat. Fragrant.Late July bloom. One of the exemplarydaylilies from Karol Emmerich, a localhybridizer. 20–24”h
$20.00—5” pot:U007 Variegated Kwanso ◊—Double
orange and red-orange 3–4” flowers withwhite-striped leaves. A classic from 1947that’s hard to come by. Late July bloom.24–36”h
See also the main DAYLILY listing, page 24
U008 Elm, Miniature ◊Ulmus x hollandica Jacqueline HillierFound in a British garden in the early 1960s.Only 6–8’ tall after 15 years, it is denselybranched, but can be trained to a single stem.One-inch leaves, growing in a herringbone pat-tern on the branches, turn orange in fall. A tru-ly miniature elm, perfect for a rock garden,bonsai, miniature garden, or outdoor modelrailroad. Resistant to Dutch elm disease.Winter protection recommended. Í¥ $9.00—3.5” deep potFalse Hydrangea DeinantheJapanese relatives of the hydrangea. Slow grow-ing, these perennials do not make woody stemslike hydrangeas. Grown from roots importedfrom Japan. ∏Ó¥‰$15.00—4.5” pot:U009 Two Lobed D. bifida—Small white
flowers in early summer. Leaves are splitat the tip. 24”h
$24.00—4.5” pot:U010 Blue-Flowered D. caerulea—Small but
ornate blue flowers. 12–18”h
U011 Fritillary, Kamchatka ◊Fritillaria camschatcensis This member of the lily family bears one toeight pendant bell flowers per stem. The flow-ers range in color from black to maroon andgreenish brown. Needs a damp place in springduring active growth and shady and cool insummer. Also known as northern rice rootbecause the bulbs look like clumps of rice.Native from Siberia to the West Coast of NorthAmerica, as far south as Oregon. Deer-, rabbit-,and squirrel-resistant. 6–20”h ∏ $15.00—4.5” pot
U012 Giant Woodland Lily ◊Cardiocrinum cordatum glehnii Upright stalks with many tubular, horizontalflowers facing in all directions. Flowers arelight yellow-green with some burgundy flecks.Large basal leaves. Hardy perennial fromJapanese woodlands rarely seen in Americangardens. We imported these bulbs directly fromJapan and hope to hear from you how they doin your garden. Unlike other lilies, this bulbshould be covered with just a little soil ratherthan buried. 48–72”h ∏Ó $18.00—4.5” pot
U013 Golden Chain Tree, Alpine Laburnum alpinum Hanging 10” clusters of showy golden yellowflowers bloom in early summer, followed by2–3” winged seedpods. Good small specimentree or large shrub for a smaller space. Fromthe southern Alps and eastern Europe. 15–30’hÍ∏¥ $12.00—1 quart pot
Hellebore HelleborusAmong the first flowers of spring. Cupped flow-ers with overlapping, pointed petals. Very long-lived perennial in the right spot; perfect forwoodland areas. Leathery evergreen leaves.Needs moist, rich soil and good drainage. ∏Ó¥$8.00—4.5” pot:U014 Hybrids—A range of colors: white,
soms with an overlay of pink tracery andwhite petal margins. Prominent yellowcenter. Compact. 6”h
U016 Winter Jewels Harlequin Gem◊ß—Double flowers, each slightly differ-ent, can be streaked with red, yellow, orgreen inside, black or purple outside.Contrasting centers. 12–15”h
$16.00—4.5” pot:U017 Rome in Red◊ß—Dark burgundy
3–4” blossoms, each with a gold center.Developed by Hans Hansen, formerly ofMinnesota. 18–24”h
U018 Wedding Party Confetti Cake◊ß—Bright white 2.5–3” double blossoms arepainted with burgundy speckles clusteredat the base of the petals. Green-yellowcenters with prominent stamens. The Wedding Party series was bred byHans Hansen. 18–24”h
U019 Wedding Party Flower Girl◊ß—Ruffled 2.5–3” double blossoms are ivoryblushed with pink and purple. Green centers with ivory stamens. 18–24”h
U020 Wedding Party True Love◊ß—Deep wine 3–3.5” double flowers withdarker edges and a contrasting gold center.18–24”h
U021 Helleborine, Japanese ◊Epipactis thunbergii Showy orange-yellow flowers, each with amagenta pouch. Prefers moist soil that doesn'tdry out during the growing season and lightshade or morning sun. Good streamside plant.Also called Japanese stream orchid. Grownfrom roots imported from Japan. 12–24”h ∏ $19.00—4.5” potIris, Japanese Roof Iris tectorumOpen blossoms above handsome foliage in latespring. A vigorous grower, these irises have tra-ditionally been planted on thatched roofs, but ifyou can’t manage that you could just offer themsharp drainage. More shade-tolerant than otheririses. 12–18”h Í∏¥‰$11.00—3.5” pot:U022 BlueU023 White
U024 Leatherwood Dirca palustrisMany pairs of tiny flowers in late April justbefore the leaves appear. Native American peo-ples used the inner bark for fish line andcordage. When moistened, the bark is flexibleenough to use in basketry. Has an oval shapewithout any pruning. Palustris means “growing ina swamp.” This plant is very adaptable to wetsoils and woodland-type shade. Easy, drought-tolerant, adaptable to most soils, and deer- resistant. East metro source. 10’h Í∏Ó˜¥ $18.00—1 quart pot
Lily, Martagon Lilium martagonSmall, recurved flowers dangle from uprightstems June–July. Self-seeds in a good site, pre-ferring part shade. Flowers open from the bot-tom up over one to two weeks. Í∏Ó$22.00—1.5 gal. pot:U025 Claude Shride—Deep copper-
red to mahogany flowerslightly spotted with gold-orange. Vigorous. Namedfor a friend by Hugh and RuthCocker of Rochester. A goodstarter martagon. 36–48”h
U026 Gaybird—Pink flowers withnumerous dark spots that have yellowrings. Very distinctive. 48–60”h
U028 Nepera—Orange with numerous smallburgundy spots. 36”h
U029 Sunny Morning—Recurved orange-yellowflowers with gold circular spots. 48–60”h
U030 Onion, Blue-Flowered Allium beesianum Unusual deep blue mini-onion from China.Nodding umbels of small bell flowers inSeptember. Hardy even in an exposed trough.8”h ͉ $9.00—2.5” pot
Orchid, Japanese Lady’s SlipperCypripediumChallenging, not for the beginner. Grow inwell-drained, humus-rich soil kept evenly moistthrough the growing season, but dry in thewinter (potted plants may be kept in a fruit-freerefrigerator). If planted in the ground, cover tokeep snow and melt off. Nursery-grown rootsimported from Japan. ∏Ó$24.00—4.5” pot:U031 Miniature C. debile◊—Tiny blossoms,
purple-veined white and green, danglebelow heart-shaped leaves. The smallestlady’s slipper, it may be best in a pot ortrough, protected from taller plants. 3”h
$39.00—larger pot:U032 Japanese C. japonicum◊—Pink
slippers bloom between leaves that arepleated like a fan. 10”h
Orchid, Native Lady’s SlipperCypripedium Each flower has twisted petals that flank a puffycentral slipper. Lady’s slippers want cool soil andmorning sun. Blooming-size plants; rootstockcollected from the wild in Minnesota, legally res-cued from development. ∏$32.00—pot size varies:U033 Small Yellow C. parviflorum—Often found
in wetlands but does well in upland gar-dens, too. Blooms May–June. 12”h ˜
$35.00—pot size varies:U034 Large Yellow C. pubescens—Easy to grow,
and can live up to 100 years. Blooms inMay. Most shade-tolerant of these lady’sslippers. 12–18”h ˜
$40.00—pot size varies:U035 Pink and White Showy C. reginae—Our
largest and showiest native orchid and theMinnesota state flower. Blooms from mid-to late June. Beautiful white petals and sepals with a moccasin-shaped slipper flood-ed with rose or crimson. Needs more sunbut without warming the soil. 18–36”h ˜
U036 Peony, Fern-Leaf Paeonia tenuifolia Flora PlenaDeep red double 3–4” flowers in May, before mostpeonies. Feathery foliage stays attractive. Theseare divisions of plants rescued from 19th centuryfarmsteads by a local peony collector. 12–18”hÍ¥‰ $59.00—2 gal. pot
Peony, Itoh Paeonia suffruticosa x lactifloraThese crosses between the woody and commonpeonies have strong stems that hold up well inrain (no support needed). Grows from theground up each year like common peonies, butwith the large, long-lasting flowers of a woodypeony. Blooms late spring to early summer.Deer-resistant. Í¥$59.00—1 gal. pot:U037 Bartzella—Canary yellow 9” double
blossoms with red flames at the center.Slightly spicy scent. Mature plants canbear 30 flowers. 24–36”h
U038 Pastel Splendor◊—Single 5–6” flowers are cream, sometimes tinted pink,with prominent burgundy flares and paleyellow-green centers. Occasional rebloom. 24–36”h
U039 Peony, Japanese Paeonia japonica Showy, fragrant white flowers with yellow sta-mens in May. The fruits split to reveal a purplelining with shiny, bright red and dark blueseeds. They remain beautiful for several weeksin late summer. Gray-green foliage. Grown fromroots imported from Japan. 24”h ∏∫¥
$24.00—4.5” potU040 Peony, Japanese Forest Glaucidium palmatum An exquisite, hard-to-find Japanese woodlandpeony. Large, open-faced lilac-pink flowers inspring. Palmate foliage. This extremely hardyplant is the ultimate in elegance for the shadedgarden. Grown from roots imported fromJapan. 24–30”h Í∏¥‰ $34.00—4.5” pot
Peony, Woody Paeonia suffruticosaBlooms late spring. Once established, you willbe rewarded each year with an abundance ofbeautiful, huge flowers. Woody peonies can livemore than a hundred years. They require atleast four to five hours of sunlight daily andgood drainage with high humus content. Deer-resistant. 36–60”h by 48–72”w Í∏¥$39.00—1 gal. pot:U041 Dark Pink◊—Large pink flowers. U042 Ohkan◊ß—Ruffled pale lemon
yellow flowers with red flares at the baseof each petal. Fragrant. Also known asOukan or Yellow Crown.
U043 PurpleßU044 RedßU045 Salmon PinkßU046 Shimanishikiß—Bicolor petals in dark
magenta-red and white. Semi-double witha gold center.
U047 White◊—Large white flowers with a light fragrance.
U048 Pink Star Grass Allium neriniflorum Striped, starry pink flowers bloom in 3” openclusters on leafless 6–10” stems. The flowerslast for two months in September and October.Narrow 6” grassy foliage. From northern China,Mongolia, and Siberia. Syn. Caloscordum nerini-florum. 10–18”h ͉ $7.00—2.5” pot
U049 Poppy, Blue ßMeconopsis betonicifolia Is there a more beautiful flower than thefamous blue poppy? Large satiny blossoms inan amazing shade of true blue. Requires a coolsummer; very difficult to grow unless you liveon the North Shore of Lake Superior. Two rec-ommendations we’ve heard are to try plantingthem anywhere rhododendrons thrive, or undernorth-facing eaves. 24–36”h ∏Ó $2.00—2.5” potU050 Quince, Chinese Pseudocydonia sinensis A year-round beauty. Pink five-petaled flowersappear in spring followed by yellow 5–7” fruitsthat ripen as the leaves turn rosy pink in latefall. Self-fruitful. Fruits are hard and astringent,but have an intense sweet aroma and whencooked become cherry red. Their high pectinlevels made them very popular with jam andjelly makers before powdered pectin becameavailable. Needs consistent water. Protect fromnorthwest wind and late summer sun. Sincequinces have a shallow root system, it may besuccessfully planted in a pot and broughtindoors for the winter. 15–20’h ÍΩ∫Ç
$9.00—1 quart pot
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SQUIRE HOUSE GARDENSPlants selected by gardeners, for gardeners!
Visit and enjoy the unique setting of our nursery, gift shop and gardens, located in an historic 1870s home and grounds in Afton, Minnesota. • Distinctive plant choices spring through fall• Northern hardy perennials for sun and shade• Wildflowers, ferns and native plants• Expert horticultural advice and design services• Celebrating 24 years
U051 Rockfoil, Silver Saxifraga paniculata MinutifoliaSmall rosettes of tiny gray-green leaves packthemselves together to form mats less than ahalf-inch thick. The margins of the leaves areencrusted with particles of lime, resemblingfrost. In summer 2–5” sprays of cupped whiteflowers bloom on reddish stems. Grows slowly.Needs well-drained, gritty soil. 0.5”h by 6–12”w Í∏‰ $11.00—2.5” pot
U052 Rodger’s Flower ß◊Rodgersia pinnata FireworksShowy clusters of tiny pink and white flowersin early summer over mounds of deeply dissect-ed, leathery leaves up to 12” across. Heavilyveined, red-bordered leaves turn maroon in fall.Architectural drama for moist, dappled shade,but tolerates full sun with enough water.Suitable for pond sides and wet areas. Deer-and rabbit-resistant. 36–48”h Í∏ç
$12.00—4.5” pot
U053 Shredded Umbrella PlantSyneilesis aconitifolia ◊Imagine this: in late April small, half-closedumbrellas covered in silky silver fuzz emerge.As they grow, the fuzz disappears and theumbrellas open to 24” dark green disks, like theleaves of a mayapple but more finely divided,serrated, and forked at the tips. Small pale pinkor white flowers on 36” stems in mid-summerare interesting but not showy, giving an airyeffect. Gold fall foliage. Spreads slowly bystolons. This rare woodland plant from the dry,shady hillsides of Japan and Korea likes to havegood drainage. 18”h by 24”w ∏Ó¥ $15.00—4” deep pot
U054 Stewartia Stewartia pseudocamellia Lovely, camellia-like white flowers with greenfoliage that turns reddish orange in the fall.Exfoliating bark for added interest in winter.This small, slow-maturing tree can also begrown as a shorter multi-stemmed shrub. Useas a specimen plant or grow in a woodland set-ting, avoiding hot afternoon sun. 12–40’h by 8–25’w Í∏ $18.00—1 gal. pot
U055 Sultan IgdeElaeagnus angustifolia orientalisTurkish selection of the Russian olive with largesweet and tasty fruit. While we know theRussian olive is hardy here, we do not knowanyone who has grown these “Trebizond dates”in Minnesota. The tree fixes nitrogen into soiland the fruit is a rich source of vitamins andminerals, especially in vitamins A, C and E, fla-vanoids and other bio-active compounds. If yougrow one, keep us posted as to how it does. 30–40’h by 20’w Í∏Ω $9.00—1 quart pot
U056 Trillium, Double Trillium grandiflorum PlenumA trillium with a flower like no other, with mul-ti-layered white petals fading to light pink.Spring-blooming flowers are centered on awhorl of three heavily veined leaves similar toother trilliums. 12–18”h ∏Ó $34.00—4.5” potU057 Twinleaf, Asian Jeffersonia dubia Woodland plant with up-facing lavender flow-ers on red stems in mid-spring. Round, scal-loped leaves follow the flowers, emerging redand changing to green with red edges. Grownfrom roots imported from Japan. 6–12”hÍ∏Ω¥‰ $19.00—4.5” pot
U058 Umbrella Plant ß◊Darmera peltata Small clusters of pink and white flowers in ear-ly spring before the foliage emerges, but grow itfor its glossy, lobed 18–24” leaves in mounds.Leaves are cupped, upward-facing, and collectpools of rainwater. Scarlet fall color. Preferscooler summers and needs consistent moisture.Western U.S. native that tolerates clay soils. Atropical look for northern gardens. 36–60”h∏Ó $10.00—4.5” pot
U059 Angel’s Trumpet, Red Brugmansia sanguinea Pendulous scarlet to orange 8–12” trumpetswith yellow sides. Needs rich soil; shouldn’t beallowed to dry out. Prefers cooler summers.Native to Peru. Blooming begins when theplant is close to full height, requiring regularfeeding and some patience even though theplant grows fast. Plant in a tub to overwinterthis woody tropical bush indoors, or plant inthe ground where its roots will appreciate thespace (cuttings can be kept over winter). 96”h∫¥ $11.00—1 quart pot
U060 Aztec Lily ◊Sprekelia formosissima One spidery crimson-red 6” flower tops eachleafless, reddish stem. Slender, strap-like leavesstay green when brought indoors in fall. Avoidover-watering in winter. 12”h Í¥
$6.00—barerootU061 Begonia, Hardy ßBegonia grandis Heron’s PirouetteLavender-pink flowers with gold centers hangin large, loose clusters from slender, branching12” pink-red stems July into fall. Yellowishgreen 4” leaves look like lopsided hearts. DanHinkley, former owner of Heronswood Nursery,collected the wild seeds in Japan. Not usuallyconsidered hardy here, but Shirley Friberg ofSaint Paul leaves hers in the ground, in a protected area north of an unheated porch. 12–24”h ∏Ó˙¥ $5.00—4.5” pot
U062 Blue Butterfly Flower Rotheca myricoides Tropical vine with sprightly blue and whiteflowers resembling butterflies from midsum-mer to fall. Good container plant. Can beespaliered. Climbs by twining. 3–6’h∏Ω∫†Â¥ $15.00—5.25” pot
U063 Cactus, Blue Myrtle Crested Myrtillocactus geometrizans EliteA twisted, contorted form of a tree-likeMexican cactus. This blue-green crested muta-tion will not get tall, nor will it get berries.12”h Í∏ $12.00—3.5” pot
Citrus CitrusFragrant white flowers and glossy foliage. Needexcellent drainage. Height depends on how manyyears you overwinter it indoors. ÍΩ†Ç$39.00—1 gal. pot:U064 Australian Finger Lime C. australasica—
Also known as citrus caviar because theinsides of the small, elongated fruit con-tains tiny, juice-filled spheres with a tartlime flavor.
U065 Blood Orange, Bream TaroccoC. x sinensis◊—Fruit is orange andnearly spherical with lightly colored red-orange flesh. Few to no seeds.
U066 Buddha’s Hand Citron C. medica var. sarcodactylis—Aromatic 6–12” yellow fruitis mostly rind and pith with little to noflesh or juice. Commonly candied or usedin baking or infusing. Trees are very cold-sensitive and do not like excess watering.One of the oldest citrus fruits. Alsoknown as fingered citron.
Citrus continued$39.00—1 gal. pot (continued):U067 Kumquat, Fukushu C. fortunella◊—
Oval orange 1” fruits with a sweet rindand tart interior are commonly eatenwhole. Flowers in summer, fruits maturein late winter.
U069 Lemon, Meyer C. x meyeri—Believed to be across of lemon and mandarin orange, Meyerlemons are juicier and sweeter than com-mon lemons. Native to China and intro-duced in the U.S. by Frank Meyer, it can bepruned to stay small.
U070 Lime, Thai C. hystrix—Grown primarilyfor its attractive and distinctively shapeddouble leaves. Prized by Thai cooks, theleaves can be used fresh or dried andstored frozen. A small, thorny tree thatcan bloom year-round and may bear small,bumpy fruit. Also called kaffir lime.
U071 Palestine Sweet Lime C. limettioides—Round, medium-sized, juicy yellow limesfrom the Middle East have very low-acidjuice and few seeds. Not the same aslimetta.
U072 Satsuma, Miho Wase C. unshiu—Cold-tolerant citrus able to withstandtemperatures into the low 20s. Sweet,juicy 3” fruit with thin, easy-to-peel skin.No seeds.
U073 Corkscrew Plant ßAlbuca spiralis Frizzle SizzleTightly curly blue-green succulent leaves emergewhile the plant is indoors in late winter. Fragrantflowers bloom in early February and keep bloom-ing through the summer, dangling from the topof a stalk and resembling down-facing yellowdaffodils. An easy houseplant when it has gooddrainage and a sunny windowsill. Bulbs shouldgo dry and dormant all winter to bloom againnext year. From South Africa. 4–12”h Í $15.00—5.25” potU074 Date, Pygmy Phoenix roebelenii Popular ornamental dwarf palm, native toSoutheast Asia, is excellent as a potted plant.Cascading panicles of creamy white flowersproduce half-inch edible fruits. Palm leaves 24–40” long with about a hundred 4–6”leaflets. Slow-growing, it requires minimalwater. 6–10’h Í∏†Ç $12.00—4” pot
U075 Dragon Tree Dracaena draco A living fossil now found only in the CanaryIslands and a few other places where it isendangered, this succulent “tree” once livedwith the dinosaurs in forests from Africa toRussia. The thick, scaly, ancient-looking trunkis topped by dense rosettes of swordlike 24”blue-green leaves. The Latin name means drag-on, and when its leaves, trunk, or branches arecut they trickle a crimson sap called dragon’sblood, used as a dye and medicinally. Likesnutrient-poor, well-drained soil, and infrequentwatering. Slow-growing and easy. 36–48”h ÍÂ
$12.00—6” potU076 Hechtia ◊Hechtia sp. MiahuatlanTerrestrial bromeliad with rosettes of thick, stiffdark green leaves dusted with tiny silver scales.Large marginal thorns. Seed from Miahuatlan,Oaxaca, Mexico. Enjoys sun and heat, and toler-ates drought. 3–4”h $19.00—4” pot
U077 Japanese Laurel ◊Aucuba japonica PicturataLong, leathery, glossy leaves with yellow cen-ters that splash out toward the leaf edges.Slow-growing. Can be grown in a container orindoors. 2–6’h Óç¥ $7.00—4” deep pot
U078 Leopard Plant Farfugium japonicum AureomaculatumMounds of large, glossy yellow-spotted leaveswith clusters of yellow flowers in late summerand fall. Likes wet feet, and makes a good con-tainer plant. Overwinter indoors. 12–24”h∏Óç¥ $7.00—3.5” pot
U079 Morning Glory, Bush ß◊Convolvulus cneorum Pink buds open into 1.5” white trumpet flowersover a dense mound of silvery green leaves.Treat this dwarf shrub as an annual or overwin-ter it indoors. Blooms late spring to summer.24”h by 36”w Í¥ $5.00—4” pot
U080 Pineapple Lily ◊Eucomis Zulu FlameThick burgundy stems with a 30” spike of pinkflowers, crowned by leaves that make themlook like pineapples. Wide, burgundy-tingedleaves stay upright. Blooms late summer to ear-ly fall and can tolerate cool fall weather. Bredfor compact size and vigor. Fragrant SouthAfrican native. Overwinter indoors. 20–30”h Í $15.00—5.25” potPorterweed StachytarphetaTubular flowers in tall spikes over texturedfoliage from summer to frost. An excellent nec-tar source. At the end of season, branchesbrought indoors and kept in water will continueto bloom for weeks. The cuttings will developroots and can be saved for next spring. Native toMexico, the Caribbean, and South America. 24–36”hÍ$15.00—5.25” pot:U081 Blue S. cayennensis—Blue to purple. U082 Coral S. mutabilis◊U083 Dwarf Red S. sanguinea◊U084 Lavender S. mutabilis var. violacea◊
U085 Purple Mimosa Tree ◊Albizia julibrissin Summer ChocolateGraceful, fern-like leaves begin green andbecome deep purple over the summer. Best col-or in full sun. Fast-growing container plant thatcan be overwintered indoors. At about 10’ tall,it may produce showy pink puffball flowers thatturn into long seed pods in fall. 72–120”hÍ˙ç¥ $39.00—3 gal. pot
U086 Queen of the Night Selenicereus macdonaldiae Huge fragrant flowers with wide white petalssurrounded by spidery yellow outer petals openat dusk and close up as the sun appears.Blooms sparsely for three to four weeks in Mayand June. These are the largest flowers in thecactus family, 13” across. Thin, lightly spinystems can grow up to 48” in a year and mayneed to be tied up. Also known as night-bloom-ing cereus. 10–30’h ∏¥ $5.00—2.5” pot
U087 Sweet Pea Shrub ß◊Polygala fruticosa Petite ButterflyPurple-magenta 1” flowers with a pair ofwinged petals and tassel-like white and lilaccenters. Blooms all summer on reddish stemsand makes an uncommon and long-lasting cutflower. Grow this compact shrub as an annualor overwinter it indoors. Deer-resistant. 24–36”h ÍΩ˙ $7.00—4” pot
U088 Tree of India Amorphophallus konjac Tree of IndiaTender bulb that sends a single mottled stalkup in spring, opening to multiple leaflets, like aminiature tree. After several years, the bulbreaches blooming size and a reddish purplespathe with a protuding dark brown spadixappears, before the stalk and leaf. Not a houseplant, it should be planted in the garden or alarge pot, then dug to keep the bulb dry andinside for the winter. Grown as a vegetable inAsia. Also called voodoo lily. 36–54”hÍ∏ÓÇ¥ $7.00—3.5” pot
Tender PerennialsOverwinter these plants indoors because they won’t tolerate frost. It’s fun to outfox winter.
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PerennialsKey Í Full sun∏ Part sun/part shadeÓ Shade
Ω Good for beesı Audubon-endorsed ∫ Butterfly-friendly˙Hummingbird-friendly
About thosestars…Throughout, you willnotice plants that aremarked with five stars (★★★★★). These plantshave been awarded fivestars by Heger, Lonnee,and Whitman in the2011 edition of GrowingPerennials in Cold Climatesas some of the very bestplants available on the market.
P001 Anemone, Cutleaf ßAnemone multifida rubra Annabella Deep PinkHot pink flowers and lacy foliage. Blooms June–August. 8–12”h Í∏‰¥ $2.00—2.5” pot
Anemone, Fall-BloomingAnemone japonica hupehensisCharming pink flowers with gold centers. Prefers lightshade and moist, well-drained soil. Í∏¥$8.00—1 quart pot:P002 September Charm—Warm pink flowers for over
a month in September and October 24–48”h $12.00—4.5” pot:P003 Curtain Call Deep Rose A. hupehensis◊ß—
Double rosy pink flowers in late August andSeptember. 14–18”h
P004 Anemone, Snowdrop ßAnemone sylvestris Fragrant, large white flowers with yellow centers inspring. 12”h ∏¥ $2.00—2.5” pot
P005 Angelica, Korean Angelica gigasArchitectural and dramatic, with huge, bold leaves, andflowers in large, domed clusters. Check out the unusu-al flower buds! Buds, flowers, and stems becomeincreasingly purple. Blooms mid- to late summer.Biennial or short-lived perennial; self-seeds. 48–72”h ∏ÓΩÂ $3.00—2.5” pot
P006 Aster, Alpine ßAster alpinus Dark BeautyPurple 2” daisies with yellow centers bloom late springand early summer. Very compact. 10–12”h by 18”wÍ∏Ω∫‰ $2.00—2.5” pot
Aster, Bushy Symphyotrichum dumosumShorter asters with yellow eyes. Blooms for four to sixweeks in late summer and fall. The botanical name wasformerly Aster. Í∏Ω∫$2.00—2.5” pot:P007 Alertß—Double magenta flowers. ★★★★★
10–12”h P008 Professor Anton Kippenburgß—Lavender-
Astilbe AstilbeGrown for its upright plumes of tiny flowers. For gardens or woodland. Í∏Ó$2.00—2.5” pot:P010 Astary Rose A. x arendsiiß—Dark pink. 12”h P011 Astary White A. x arendsiiß—White plumes
over glossy dark foliage. 12”h $3.00—3.5” pot:P012 Bridal Veil A. x arendsii ß—White flowers in ear-
ly to mid-summer. ★★★★★ 36”h P013 Deutschland A. japonicaß—White flowers in
early to mid-summer. 18–24”h P014 Fanal Red A. x arendsiiß—Deep red flowers, ear-
ly to mid-summer. Bronze foliage. ★★★★★ 36”h $7.00—4.5” pot:P015 Color Flash Limeß—Leaves start out yellow-
green, changing to burgundy to purple to gold.Light pink flowers in early summer. 20–30”h
P016 Glow A. x arendsiiß—Old favorite with glowingdark red buds that open to deep rosy red on longnarrow plumes early to mid-summer. Fern-likefoliage is bronze-red turning to green. 30”h
Astilbe continued$7.00—4.5” pot (continued):P017 Key West A. x simplicifoliaß—Bright red buds
open to lightly fragrant pink plumes on redstems, blooming most abundantly in mid- to latesummer. Foliage emerges red and gradually turnsbronze-green with red margins. ★★★★★ 12–14”h
P018 Montgomeryß—Deep red to scarlet flowerswith dark red-bronze glossy foliage changing togreen in the spring. Blooms mid-summer.Tolerates full shade. ★★★★★ 20–24”h
P019 Straussenfeder (Ostrich Plume) A. thunbergiiß—Salmon-pink flowers in an open featheryarrangement in mid-summer. 36”h by 24”w
pink flowers June–July. Bushy, full foliage. Fromthe Music series. 14–16”h
P021 Mighty Pip◊ß—Extra tall and vigorouswith light pink flowers on red stems. Summerbloom. 38–48”h
Avens GeumBright, dainty flowers start to bloom in late spring orearly summer on wiry stems above attractive moundsof fuzzy foliage. Í∏$2.00—2.5” pot:P022 Double Bloody Mary G. flora plenaß—Clusters
of large, double burgundy red flowers in summer.14”h ‰
$6.00—4.5” pot:P023 Alabama Slammerß—Ruffled, semi-double and
single 1” flowers are orange blended with gold,rose-pink, and red-orange. If you love orange andburgundy together, you’ll love its burgundy-pur-ple stems and buds. The burgundy bud coveringsremain on the backs of the flowers. Late spring toearly summer. 10–14”h
orange flowers on a vigorous, compact plant. 13–20”h by 18”w
Baby’s Breath, Creeping Gypsophila repensLow-growing. Great for hot, sunny, well-drained soils.Blooms late spring into summer. 5”h Í˝‰$2.00—2.5” pot:P025 Albaß—White. P026 Roseaß—Pink.
Bachelor’s Buttons Centaurea montanaHardy, long-blooming, and durable perennials.Delicate, finely fringed flowers. Petals are edible. Willrebloom in late summer if sheared back. Í∏Ω∫´$2.00—2.5” pot:P027 Mountain Bluetsß—Pale purple-blue flowers
May–June. 12–24”h by 12”w P028 Purple Heartß—Bicolored flowers with white
petals and a purple center May into July. 28–32”h
Balloon Flower Platycodon grandiflorusLarge, inflated buds open into starry, bell-shaped flow-ers mid- to late summer. Emerges late so mark its loca-tion. Easy and deer-resistant. Í∏$2.00—2.5” pot:P030 Astra Blue◊ß—Very dwarf form with 1.5”
blue flowers. Long bloom season. 4–8”h ‰P031 Fairy Snowß—White flowers with blue veining
on dwarf plants. 10”h ‰
Balloon Flower continued$2.00—2.5” pot (continued):P032 Fuji Blueß—Beautiful with white lilies. 24”h P033 Fuji Pinkß—24”h P034 Hakone Double Blueß—Fully double bright
2–3” stars (instead of the usual five-pointedstars). More compact and very hardy. 15–24”h
P036 Shell Pink—Very light pink. 24”h
Barrenwort EpimediumDainty flowers are held in open sprays above heart-shaped leaves. Good for dry shade, with wiry stemsand leaves that appear to float. Makes a nice carpetthat suppresses weeds under trees. Shelter from cold,dry winds. Deer- and rabbit-resistant. ∏Ó˝‰$9.00—3” deep pot:P037 Red E. x rubrum—New growth is red maturing to
medium green. Red flowers in spring. Foliageturns reddish brown in fall. 12”h
$9.00—4.5” pot:P038 Lilafee E. grandiflorum ß—Lavender-purple
flowers in spring. Winter mulch. 8”h P039 Orange Konigin E. x warleyense◊ß—
Light orange or apricot flowers look like smallpropellers with yellow centers. Foliage is heavilytinged with bronzy red in spring and fall. The name means Orange Queen. 8–12”h
Beardtongue PenstemonBlooms in spires all summer over lance-shaped blue-green foliage. Easy, drought-tolerant, and a good cutflower. Fragrant. Í∏∫˙‰$2.00—2.5” pot:P040 Miniature Bells P. x mexicaliß—Mix of pink,
rose, and purple flowers. 15”h ΩP041 Pineleaf P. pinifoliusß—Reddish orange 1” tubu-
lar flowers with leaves that resemble soft pineneedles. It does look like a dwarf conifer in springand fall, and is actually a small shrub, so leave 4–5” of the woody stems if you prune it. 8–24”h
See also the native BEARDTONGUE, page 52
Bee Balm, Bradbury’s MonardaEach flower head rests on a whorl of showy, purplish,leafy bracts in May and June. The aromatic gray-greenleaves may be used in teas. Í∏Ω∫Ç˙$3.00—2.5” pot:P042 Prairie Gypsy—Clusters of 3” fragrant dark
magenta floral tubes. 18–24”h $3.00—3.5” pot:P043 M. bradburianaß—Purple-spotted pale pink
flowers. Midwestern native. 12–24”h by 24”w
See also the native BEE BALM, pages 52
P044 Bellflower, Carpathian ßCampanula carpatica Blue ClipsDainty flowers with a long blooming season. Excellentedging plant. ★★★★★ 8”h Í∏˝‰ $2.00—2.5” pot
Bellflower, Clustered Campanula glomerataLarge clusters of bell-shaped flowers perch abovedense, mounding foliage. Blooming begins late springand continues in abundance throughout the summer.A tidy plant that doesn’t spread aggressively. Deer-resistant and durable. 16–18”h Í∏Ω∫˙$12.00—4.5” pot:P045 Genti Blue◊ß—Violet-blue flowers.
Will bloom the first year. P046 Genti White◊ß—White flowers.
Will bloom the first year.
P047 Bellflower, Japanese ßCampanula punctata Cherry BellsLong red bells with white tips. Strong upright plant.Vigorous spreader. 18–30”h Í∏ $2.00—2.5” pot
P048 Bellflower, Serbian ßCampanula poscharskyana Light lavender-blue, star-shaped flowers on trailingplants. Blooms summer. Drought-resistant. Spreads byunderground runners. 4–8”h Í∏Ó˝‰
$2.00—2.5” potSee also the native BELLFLOWER, page 52, andHAREBELLS, page 54
Betony StachysSpikes of tubular flowers over a mound of crinkledfoliage. Deer-resistant. Í∏Ω∫¥$2.00—2.5” pot:P049 Big Betony S. macranthaß—Densely packed pur-
ple-rose flowers May–June. Wonderful cut flower.Native to central Asia. 12–24”h
A note about reading the plant listings Size: You can assume the plants are the roughly the same width as the height shownunless noted otherwise.
Flowers and leaves: You can assume leaves are green and flowers are single andscentless unless noted otherwise.
Hardiness: We don’t list USDA hardiness zones because in our experience they can bemisleading. Read the full explanation on page 45.
However, if the catalog says a perennial “needs winter protection” or “winter mulchrecommended,” that means it’s less likely to be hardy here, though we know garden-ers who grow it successfully. If the text says “very hardy,” that means the plant isknown to be hardy north of the Twin Cities. If a plant has five stars ★★★★★
it is highly rated for success in the book Growing Perennials in Cold Climates.
If you have questions about a particular plant, stop by the Info Desk under the central staircase inside the Grandstand.
Plant widths are similar to their heightsunless noted otherwise.
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Betony continued$7.00—4.5” pot:P050 Dwarf Betony S. minimaß—Reddish purple
flowers in early summer. 6”h ‰P051 Hummelo S. officinalisß—Purple-pink flowers
are densely packed to form bottlebrush spikes inJuly. Blooms all summer. Awarded the top ratingin the Chicago Botanic Garden trials. Long-last-ing as cut flowers. 18–24”h
Bitter Root LewisiaRock garden succulents. ͉$3.00—2.5” pot:P052 Little Plum L. x longipetala—Intense rose-purple
flowers with an initial touch of orange on shortupright stems. Lance-like leaves in rosettes.Blooms May–June, reblooming in September.Easy to grow. 4”h
$5.00—3.5” pot:P053 Siskiyou L. cotyledon—Compact mix of pink to
white flowers with spoon-shaped leaves. Bloomsthroughout summer. Alpine that prefers just a bitof shade and good drainage. 12”h
Black-Eyed Susan RudbeckiaBlooms summer and fall. Drought-tolerant and easy.Í∏∫¥
$2.00—2.5” pot:P054 Goldsturm R. fulgidaß—Deep yellow daisies
with soot-black cones. Performs well. Spreads. ★★★★★ 24”h
$7.00—4.5” pot:P055 Herbstsonne R. nitida—Bright yellow 5” flowers
in fall. Spectacularly tall plant that does not needstaking. 72–96”h by 24–36”w
See more BLACK-EYED SUSANS, pages 34 and 52
P056 Blackberry Lily Iris domesticaßSword-shaped leaves and speckled orange flowers inAugust. Each flower twists into a cute little spiral whendone (if only daylilies would do that!). Clusters of shinyseeds look like blackberries. May self-seed. FormerlyBelamcanda chinensis. 36”h Í∏¥ $2.00—2.5” pot
Blazing Star Liatris spicataLong flower spikes. Seeds eaten by birds. Best ingroups. Drought-tolerant, but loves water, too.Í∏Ω∫¥
$3.00—10 bulbs:P057 Purple—24–36”h by 12–18”w$3.00—4 bulbs:P058 Kobold—Violet flowers on compact
plants. ★★★★★ 18–24”h by 6–12”w $3.00—7 bulbs:P059 Floristan White—24–36”h by 16–20”w
See also the native BLAZING STAR, page 53
Bleeding Heart, Everblooming DicentraLovely, fine-cut foliage all summer. Compact and staysneat all season. Deer- and rabbit-resistant. ∏Ó¥‰$8.00—bareroot:P060 Burning Hearts—Dark pink to red
flowers. ★★★★★ 10–12”hP061 Love Hearts—White flowers with
pink markings. 10–12”h ∫$10.00—1 gal. pot:P062 King of Heartsß—Outstanding rosy pink
flowers. Best in humus-rich soils. 9–18”h
Bleeding Heart, Fringed DicentraSmall hearts dangle along arched stems. Gray-greenferny foliage. Prefers light soil. At home around rocksor ledges. Dislikes hot, dry locations. Will slowly naturalize in woodland areas. ∏¥$2.00—2.5” pot:P063 D. eximiaß—Rose-pink to red-purple flowers
from late spring to fall. Tolerant of heat and sun.Native to the Eastern U.S. 12–18”h
$5.00—bareroot:P064 Luxuriant Red D. eximia x formosa—
Red flowers from mid-spring to mid-summer. ★★★★★ 12”h by 18”w
Bleeding Heart, Old-FashionedDicentra spectabilisEach spring, long arching sprays are loaded withdozens of heart-shaped flowers with drooping innerpetals. Prefers compost-rich soil and part shade. Maybecome dormant in summer. ∏Ó¥$2.50—bareroot:P065 Pink—The classic. Root grows a
blooming size plant this spring;watch eager sprouts push up throughthe soil. ★★★★★ 24”h
P066 White D. spectabilis alba—Exquisite white blossoms. ★★★★★ 24”h
Bleeding Heart continuedValentine—Cherry-red hearts on burgundy stems.
Foliage matures from plum to gray-green. 24–30”h
P067 $5.00—barerootP068 $10.00—4.5” pot ß
$8.00—3.5” pot:P069 Gold Heart D. spectabilis—Peach-colored stems
with bright gold leaves and deep pink flowers. ★★★★★ 24–36”h
P070 Bleeding Heart, Yellow ßPseudofumaria lutea Charming, tubular flowers like tiny yellow fish dartingaround the delicate blue-green foliage. Lovely alongrock walls and paths. Blooms until frost. Short-livedperennial that self-seeds nicely. Syn. Corydalis lutea.12”h Í∏‰ $3.00—3.5” pot
P071 Bluestar, ThreadleafAmsonia hubrichtii Scores of star-shaped light blue flowers for almost amonth in early spring. But the real show comes in fallwhen the willow-like foliage turns an electrifying gold.Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. Clump-formingMidwest native. 36”h Í∏∫¥ $3.00—2.5” pot
P072 Brideflower ßAchillea ptarmica NoblessaPenny-sized white pompom flowers in summer arelong-lasting in a vase or dried. These vigorous, hardy,easy plants are fragrant and left alone by deer and rab-bits. No wonder they were popular in Edwardian gar-dens, although not well known now. Clip down to 6”after blooming for rebloom. Also called sneezewortbecause the dried leaves were used for cheap snuff.12”h by 18”w Í∏Ω∫˙¥ $2.00—2.5” pot
Bugleweed Ajuga reptansExcellent shade-loving ground cover. Blue flowers inlate spring and early summer. Large areas can actuallybe mowed or cut with a string trimmer to refresh thefoliage. Tolerant of poor soils, but does prefer mois-ture. 4–8”h ∏Ó˝ç$5.00—4 plants in a pack:P073 Bronze Beautyß—Purple to maroon-tinted
leaves. P074 Burgundy Glowß—Variegated foliage is bur-
gundy, cream, and green. P075 Mahoganyß—Lush black-burgundy leaves.
P076 Bush Clover, Weeping Lespedeza thunbergii SamindareSpectacular, semi-woody bush with arching branchesof fine leaves loaded with orchid-like fuchsia-pinkflowers in late summer, continuing into fall. Great forcascading over a wall. An easy-care nitrogen-fixer. 36–60”h ÍΩ∫ $9.00—4.5” pot
P077 Campion, Sea Silene uniflora Druett’s VariegatedBlue-green leaves edged in creamy white. Cushion offragrant, puffy white flowers in early summer. Well-drained soil. 2–6”h by 12”w ͉ $2.00—2.5” pot
Candy Lily Iris x norrisiiA mix of oranges, yellows, pinks, and purples, bloom-ing July–September. Outstanding cross of the vesperiris and blackberry lily. Formerly Pardancanda. Í¥$3.00—2.5” pot:P078 Dazzler—Dwarf strain with 2” flowers. 16”h P079 I. x norrisii—24–36”h
Catmint NepetaGray-green foliage on tough, unfussy plants. Í∏Ω$2.00—2.5” pot:P080 Blue Carpet N. nervosaß—Crinkled leaves and
purple-blue flower spikes summer to fall. Bluestof all the catmints. Clump-forming. Aromatic.10–16”h
P081 Walker’s Low N. x faasseniiß—Blue blossomslate spring into summer. Often reblooms. One ofthe U of M’s Tough and Terrific perennials. ★★★★★ 24–30”h
$3.00—2.5” pot:P082 Little Trudy—Spikes of long-blooming lavender
P083 Catmint, Lesser ßCalamintha nepeta Montrose WhiteWhite flowers that turn light lavender on clump-form-ing plants with small, fragrant leaves. Easy-care,drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant. Pollinators lovethem. 24”h by 30”w ÍΩ∫ $7.00—4.5” pot
Cinquefoil PotentillaBright flowers and spicy-scented leaves. ¥$2.00—2.5” pot:P084 Gibson’s Scarlet P. nepalensis—Red flowers with
dark centers. Foliage resembles silvery strawberryleaves. Summer flowers held above low foliagemounds. Rabbit-resistant. 20–24”h Í
P085 Orange Flame P. neumanniana—This cultivar of anAlpine native, with gold to almost tangerine flow-ers, forms clumps rather than spreading. Veryhardy. 3”h Í∏‰
P086 Woolly P. megalantha—A mound of fuzzy straw-berry-like leaves with bright yellow flowers forthree weeks in late spring. 10–12”h Í∏‰
Clematis, Bush Clematis integrifoliaNodding, bell-shaped flowers with four curled-back,slightly twisted petals and a prominent cream center,followed by puffs of silvery brown seed heads. A small-er, non-climbing clematis that will grow throughneighboring plants such as a rose bush or can be unobtrusively staked or supported by a tomato cage.Summer bloom. Prune after first blooming forrebloom. Í∏Ω¥Blue—Purplish blue and lavender. ★★★★★ 24–36”hP087 $2.00—2.5” pot ßP088 $16.00—1 gal. pot ß
$12.00—4.5” pot:P089 Blue Ribbons◊—Indigo 1–2” flowers on a
more upright, compact plant that needs little tono support. 12–18”h ˝‰
P090 Clover, Red Feather Trifolium rubens Large silver buds open to dark pink candles. Silvery,hairy leaves on this Eurasian native. July and August.12–24”h Í∏Ω∫˙ $2.00—2.5” pot
P091 Cohosh, Black Actaea racemosa Rosettes of swirling foliage and tall, candelabra-branching stems with pearl-like white buds that opento delicate flowers, attracting bees like crazy in lateafternoon. Midwestern native. Syn. Cimicifuga. ★★★★★
60–84”h Í∏ÓΩ∫¥ $7.00—4.5” pot
P092 Cohosh, Japanese ßActaea simplex BrunettePink wands of flowers in late fall. Long bottlebrushflowers and lacy leaves. Strong sweet perfume. Syn.Cimicifuga. 40”h ∏ç¥ $14.00—4.5” pot
Columbine AquilegiaGraceful flowers with an origami-like structure inspring to early summer. Doubles are known asgranny’s bonnets because of the dense ruffles, or as“hose-in-hose” from their resemblance to the fashioncraze for double stockings with turned back tops wornby Elizabethan men. Airy, fan-shaped foliage. Í∏∫$2.00—2.5” pot:P093 Alpine Blue A. alpinaß—Low-growing with
large deep blue flowers mid-summer. From cen-tral Europe. 18”h
P094 Black Barlow A. vulgarisß—Double, spurlesspurple-black flowers. 28”h
P095 Blue Star A. caeruleaß—Large blue flowers withlong spurs. U.S. native. 24”h
P096 Leprechaun Gold A. vulgaris—Variegated gold,chartreuse, and dark green foliage with springspikes of violet flowers. Wonderful contrastedwith dark foliage plants. ★★★★★ 24–30”h ‰
P097 Nana Alba A. flabellataß—Pure white flowers. ★★★★★ 8”h ‰
P098 Nora Barlow A. vulgarisß—Double pompom,spurless flowers in pale green and pink. ★★★★★
24–30”h P099 Songbird Goldfinch A. x hybridaß—Lemon yel-
low. ★★★★★ 30”h P100 Songbird Mix A. x hybridaß—★★★★★ 24–30”h P101 Tequila Sunrise A. skinneri—Copper-red flowers.
18–24”h $3.00—3.5” pot:P102 Clementine Blue A. vulgarisß—Double blues.
Blue-green foliage is attractive all season.Excellent as cut flowers. ★★★★★ 18–24”h
P103 Clementine Red A. vulgarisß—Upward-facing,double fuchsia-red spurless flowers. Blue-greenfoliage is attractive all season. Excellent as cutflowers. ★★★★★ 18–24”h
$6.00—4.5” pot:P104 Black Currant Ice A. flabellataß—Very compact
with plum-purple and yellow flowers. 6–8”h ‰P105 Clementine Salmon Rose A. vulgarisß—
Spectacular double blossoms, aging from rosysalmon to lavender. Blue-green foliage is attrac-tive all season. Excellent as cut flowers. ★★★★★
12–24”h P106 Double Pleat Blackberry A. ß—Fully double,
dark violet flowers have petals edged in white.Blooms in late spring for weeks. 24”h
See also the native COLUMBINE, page 53
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About thosestars…Throughout, you willnotice plants that aremarked with five stars (★★★★★). These plantshave been awarded fivestars by Heger, Lonnee,and Whitman in the2011 edition of GrowingPerennials in Cold Climatesas some of the very bestplants available on the market.
PerennialsConeflower EchinaceaShowy flowers with turned-back petals summer to fall.Good for naturalizing, including hot, dry conditions.Good cut flower. Seeds eaten by songbirds, so leavesome dried flower heads for winter birds to eat. Í∏∫$2.00—2.5” pot:P107 Baby Swan White E. purpureaß—Large white
flowers on a short plant. 12”h ΩP108 Cheyenne Spiritß—You can have it all because
this one variety flowers in a rainbow of warm col-ors: red-orange, yellow, magenta, even white.24”h Ω
P109 Magnus E. purpureaß—Rosy purple petals. 36”h ΩP110 Primadonna Deep Rose E. purpurea ß—Dense
clumps with dark pink flowers. 34”h ΩP111 Ruby Star E. purpureaß—Intense carmine red.
36”h ΩP112 White Swan E. purpureaß—White flowers with
flowers with mild fragrance. Strong, uprightplant. Especially attractive planted with blue-flowered plants like catmint. 24–26”h
See also the native CONEFLOWERS, page 53
Coral Bells HeucheraArching sprays of fragrant flowers held well abovedense mounds of foliage, late spring into summer.Most are grown for their dramatic, lobed leaves, butsome have showy red or pink flowers. Red-floweredvarieties are good for hummingbirds. Í∏˝ç‰$2.00—2.5” pot:P118 Bressingham Mix H. sanguineumß—Green
leaves with pink or red flowers. 12”h ˙P119 Dale’s Strain H. americanaß—Marbled leaf with
cream flowers. 16”h P120 Firefly H. sanguineumß—Vermilion flowers. 24”h ˙P121 Melting Fire H. micranthaß—Strongly curled
foliage with intense purple-red color on matureleaves. The young leaves on a full grown plant arebright blood red, creating an exciting hot centerin each plant. Clusters of very small white flow-ers on spikes in May–June. 15”h
P122 Palace Purple H. micranthaß—Mahogany leaves,white flowers. 10”h
$4.00—3.5” pot:P123 Herculesß—Lightly ruffled, rounded leaves are
thoroughly and lastingly splashed with cream andpale green. Summer flowers on 18–20” stems arepinkish red. As vigorous as its name. 10–15”h ˙
P124 Snow Angel H. sanguineumß—Light greenfoliage with light cream marbling. Showy pinkflowers. 10–15”h ˙
$8.00—4.5” pot:P125 Miracleß—Young foliage is chartreuse with a
heavy smattering of reddish purple in the center.Later, leaves turn a dramatic brick red with abright chartreuse-gold edge. Silvered undersidesand pink flowers a bonus. Heat-tolerant. 4–9”h
$10.00—4.5” pot:P126 Fire Alarm H. villosaß—Glowing orange-red
leathery foliage in spring and fall turns mahoganyred for the summer. Maroon 12” stems carrysmall white and pink flowers in summer. 9”h
P127 Paris◊ß—Reblooming deep pink flowers on14”stems. Silvery foliage. 7–9”h by 14”w
P128 Primo Black Pearl◊ß—Shiny, ruffled leavesare such a dark purple they appear almost black.Rose-purple underneath. White flowers bloomfrom pink buds on 18–20” stems. 8–10”h by 26–30”w
$12.00—4.5” pot:P129 Lime Marmaladeß—Ruffled yellowish green
foliage that keeps its color. Near-white flowers on16” stalks in early summer. 10”h by 15–18”w
P130 Zipperß—Glossy, ruffled amber-orange leavesbecome golden amber in summer, remaining sodeeply crinkled and folded that the magentaundersides of the leaves show around the edges.Holds color well. White flowers in early summer.8”h
Coreopsis CoreopsisDaisy flowers in summer. Lacy foliage. ÍΩ$2.00—2.5” pot:P131 Early Sunrise C. grandifloraß—Double flowers
through summer. ★★★★★ 24”h ∫$3.00—3.5” pot:P132 Sunfire C. grandifloraß—Gold-yellow flowers
with a burgundy ring. ★★★★★ 20”h ∫$6.00—4.5” pot:P133 Moonbeam C. verticillataß—Creamy yellow
flowers July to fall. 15–18”h ∫P134 Zagreb C. verticillataß—Clear yellow flowers on
bushy, slowly spreading plants. Dependable andeasy; the hardiest coreopsis. It has five stars for areason! ★★★★★ 15”h
See more COREOPSIS, pages 35 and 53
Cranesbill GeraniumLow-growing plant with great aromatic foliage all sea-son, including red and bronze fall color. Í∏$2.00—2.5” pot:P135 Dwarf Bloody G. sanguineum nanumß—Pink to
reddish purple flowers throughout the summer. ★★★★★ 12”h
P136 Tiny Monster G. pratenseß—Nonstop brightmagenta blooms. Vigorous. 12”h
$3.00—3.5” pot:P137 Striatum G. sanguineumß—Smothered in charm-
ing, cup-shaped light pink flowers with fuchsiaveining in early summer. Foliage turns vividblood-red in fall. Heat- and drought-tolerant. ★★★★★ 12”h
P138 Walter Ingwersen G. macrorrhizumß—Pale pinkflowers in spring with fuzzy, five-lobed leaves.One of the U of M’s Tough and Terrific perenni-als. Spreads by weed-suppressing rhizomes (thespecies name means “bigfoot.”) ★★★★★ 12–15”hby 18–24”w ˝
$7.00—4.5” pot:P139 Samobor G. phaeum—Small eggplant purple flow-
ers and green leaves with purple-black markingsto match. Easy to grow spreader that’s charmingin a woodland garden. Blooms late spring to earlysummer. Also called dusky cranesbill. 18”h ˝ç
$10.00—4.5” pot:P140 Delft Blue G. pratense◊ß—Lots of white flow-
ers generously speckled and splashed with blue-violet. Blooms in summer. 20–27”h by 23–29”w
$10.00—1 gal. pot:P141 Rozanne—Violet-blue 2.5” flowers with marbled
green foliage that turns deep red in fall. Famousfor blooming throughout the summer. 12–18”h
See also the native GERANIUM, WILD, page 53
P142 Culver’s Root, Blue Veronicastrum sibericum Multiple 8” spires of pinkish lavender flowers resembleelegant candelabras, although each slender taper has anappealing droop at the tip. Below the flowers, sturdystems have spaced horizontal whorls of four to six nar-row, pointed grayish green leaves. Best with very gooddrainage and regular water, but quite adaptable and lowmaintenance. Tolerates dappled shade. Mid-summer tofall bloom is followed by attractive seedheads. Veryhardy. 36–60”h by 12–36”w Í∫ $2.50—2.5” pot
See also the native CULVER’S ROOT, page 53
P144 Daisy, Blue Kalimeris incisa Blue StarßPale lavender-blue 1” daisies with yellow centers.Blooms in summer, reveling in the heat and humidity,and can be encouraged to rebloom in fall if cut back.Lance-like 3–4” leaves form a compact mound. Easyand drought-tolerant. May need a winter mulch. 12–18”h by 24”w ÍΩ∫ $2.00—2.5” pot
P145 Daisy, Engelmann Engelmannia peristenia Bright yellow 1” daisies with darker yellow centersfrom summer into October. They close during hotafternoons. The 6–12” leaves are deeply lobed andquite attractive. Birds like the seeds. Drought-resistantand native as near as South Dakota. Also known ascutleaf daisy. 24”h Í∏Ω∫ $3.00—2.5” pot
P146 Daisy, Painted ßTanacetum coccineum James KelwayBright crimson 3” daisies with yellow centers onstrong stems make these good cut flowers. Blooms early summer. Moist soil. 18–24”h Í$2.00—2.5” pot
Daisy, Shasta Leucanthemum superbumClassic cut flowers. May need winter protection. Í$2.00—2.5” pot:P147 Alaskaß—White with yellow centers. 24”h P148 Crazy Daisyß—Fluffy double white flowers. 30”h
P149 Daisy, Thread Petal Inula orientalis GrandifloraBold orange-yellow daisies whose wavy, shaggy, spidery petals are reminiscent of a Van Gogh painting.Makes a good cut flower. Forms a dense clump of long,pointed leaves and stiff, unbranched stems with brightflowers. 30”h Í∏‰ $3.00—2.5” pot
Daylilies see box, page 24
Delphinium DelphiniumColorful flower spikes rise above lobed leaves. Tallervarieties do best with staking. Prune after the springbloom for rebloom in September. Í∏¥$2.00—2.5” pot:P192 Blue Butterfly D. chinensisß—Very blue. 14”h P193 Magic Fountains Cherry Blossom D. x elatum
ß—Pale lavender-pink flowers with white cen-ters on first-year plants. ★★★★★ 36”h
P194 New Millennium Pink Punch◊ß—One ofthe deepest pinks available in a delphinium.Ruffled petals with a dark center. Strong stems.Tolerant of heat and humidity. 36–72”h Ω∫˙
P195 Pacific Giant Black Knight D. x elatum ß—Deepmidnight violet. 48–60”h
$6.00—4.5” pot:P196 New Millennium Blue Lace D. x elatum◊
ß—Stately, strong stems support elegant doubleflowers, sky blue with lavender-pink tints. 48–70”h ∫˙
P197 New Millennium Cobalt Dreams D. x elatum◊ß—Dark blue flowers with white centerson sturdy stems of densely flowered, multiplespikes. 48–60”h ∫˙
P198 New Millennium Double Innocence D. x elatumß—Frilly white doubles with light green centers.Strong stems. ★★★★★ 36”h ∫
P199 New Millennium Pagan Purples D. x elatumß—Double flowers in rich purples and blues onsturdy stalks. Better overwintering and more tolerant of heat and humidity than older varieties. ★★★★★ 60–72”h by 18–24”w Ω∫˙
P200 Summer Cloud◊ß—Sky blue flowers with awhite eye and dark center. Compact and cute. 12”h
See also LARKSPUR, pages 26 and 54
P201 Fame Flower Talinum calycinum Five petals of deep pink open in the afternoon sun.Rising above pointed succulent leaves, each flower lastsa day. Reblooms all summer. Self-seeds, but not aggres-sively. Locate where other plants will not overwhelm it.A native of the great plains. Syn. Phemeranthus calycinus.6–12”h ÍΩ‰ $3.00—2.5” pot
P202 Fern, Crested ◊Dryopteris affinis cristata The KingTall and dark green, with intricately ruffled leaf mar-gins. Fronds emerge in spring covered in rusty goldfuzz. Also known as golden male fern. This handsomevariety from Cornwall in England is a favorite fromVictorian times to today. 36–54”h by 24–36”w ∏Ó
$5.00—3” plugFern, Japanese Painted Athyrium niponicumBrings light and color into shady corners. Deer- resistant. ∏Ó˝$6.00—3.5” pot:P203 Ghostß—Cross of American and Japanese
painted ferns. Lovely silvery appearance. ★★★★★
24–36”h $10.00—4.5” pot:P204 Apple Courtß—Almost metallic silver and pur-
ple overlay on 20” gray-green fronds is at its bestin spring. Deep maroon midribs and prominentcrested tassels at the tips. 12–18”h
P205 Regal Redß—Arching, slightly ruffled 8–20”fronds are dark violet red in the center with silveredges and red stems. Over-fertilizing mutes thecolor. 12–18”h by 18–24”w
Godzillaß—Plant Delights, the well-named nurseryin North Carolina that has introduced gardeners tomany wonderful plants, reports that some “horticultur-al hanky panky” between neighboring ferns resulted inthis monster Japanese painted fern. Silver and silver-green leaves with purple ribs and stems. 36”h P206 $10.00—4.5” potP207 $15.00—1 gal. pot
See more FERNS, pages 32 and 54
Plant widths are similar to their heightsunless noted otherwise.
Delphinium
ßThe little truckmeans we’ll berestocking thisplant on Saturdaymorning.
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P208 Flax, Blue Linum perenneßFeathery sprays of blue flowers all summer. Blooms late springthrough summer on wiry stems. May be short-lived, but self-seeds. 18”h Í∏Â¥ $2.00—2.5” pot
P209 Fleeceflower, Giant Persicaria polymorpha Plumes of fluffy white flowers like giant astilbe or goatsbeard inlate May or early June through September. Pinkish seed heads.Even more magnificent and shrub-like in its second year. One ofWolfgang Oehme’s favorite plants. Very slow to emerge in thespring, then takes off. Drought-tolerant and very hardy. 60”hÍ∏ $7.00—4.5” pot
Foamflower Tiarella Numerous showy spikes of tiny, starry white flowers that bloomfrom pink buds in spring. Lightly fragrant. Deer-resistant.Í∏Ó˝Ω
$2.00—2.5” pot:P210 Wherry’s Foamflower T. wherryiß—Maple-like leaves
turn pinkish burgundy in fall. Clump-forming. 10”h ç$7.00—1 quart pot:P211 Heartleaf T. cordifolia—Midwest native that spreads by
stolons. 6–12”h
Foamy Bells HeucherellaBlooms in early summer with spikes of creamy white bell flow-ers. Neat foliage similar to foamflower. Does well with hostasand ferns. A beautiful cross between coral bells and foamflower(Heuchera and Tiarella). Í∏Ó$12.00—4.5” pot:P212 Catching Fire◊—Lime green leaves have cherry red,
flame-shaped centers and veining. Leaf markings turnmahogany as the season progresses. Vigorous plant. Bestleaf color with afternoon shade or filtered sun. 8–10”h
P213 Solar Eclipseß—In a word: Wow! Deeply scalloped, red-brown leaves bordered in electric lime form a vigorousmound. 10”h ç
P214 Forget-Me-Nots Myosotis alpestris Bobo BlueßMasses of little flowers bloom late spring and summer. Prefersmoist soil. Self-seeding biennial that tends to form mats. 8”hÍ∏ $2.00—2.5” pot
Foxglove, Common Digitalis purpureaLong spikes of tubular flowers, heavily speckled inside. Bloomsin late spring and again in fall if cut back after the first blooming.Poisonous leaves. Blooms the first year. Needs winter mulch.Biennial to short-lived perennial. Í∏Â¥$2.00—2.5” pot:P215 Camelot Lavenderß—40”h by 24”w Ω˙P216 Camelot Roseß—Deep rose pink flowers with a bur-
gundy interior. 40”h by 24”w Ω˙P217 Silver Fox D. purpurea heywoodiiß—Named for its felted
silver foliage rosette. The flowers open from cream-yellowbuds to a soft lavender-pink with just a touch of yellow andspeckles. Looks good massed. 18–36”h by 12”w
spires of rose-pink flowers on strong stems. Best in fullsun. 36–56”h by 12–18”w Ω˙
P219 Foxglove, Yellow Digitalis grandifloraßFunnel-shaped creamy yellow 1–2” flowers with interior purple-brown netting in early summer. If cut back after the first bloom-ing, they will bloom again in September. Perennial. Deer- andrabbit-resistant. Syn. D. ambigua 30”h by 18’w ∏Ω∫¥
$2.00—2.5” potP220 Fumeroot, Common Corydalis solidaßClusters of pinkish lavender 1” flowers above mounds of feath-ery blue-green leaves. Dies back to the ground by midsummer.This bleeding heart cousin is resistant to deer, rabbits, and squir-rels. 6–12”h Í∏Ó‰ $6.00—4.5” pot
P221 Gas Plant, Pink Dictamnus purpureus Star-shaped flowers on multiple spikes in early summer. Bestgrown in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. It resents being dis-turbed once established. Oil evaporating from the leaves can belit and it will cause a little burst of flames, quickly, not harmingthe plant itself. Can cause skin irritation; wear long pants,sleeves and gloves when working around it. 36”h Í∏Ω∫¥
$3.00—2.5” potP222 Ginger, European Asarum europaeum A beautiful evergreen ground cover for moist shade gardens. 2–3” leaves are leathery and glossy. Bell-shaped greenish purpleor brown flowers are hidden beneath foliage. Blooms in earlyspring. Prefers slightly acidic soil. Spreads. 4”h ∏Ó˝
$16.00—4.5” pot
P223 Globe Flower ßTrollius chinensis Golden QueenOrange-yellow outer petals and feathery central petals. Truly thequeen of the buttercup family. Large, cupped gold flowers don’tneed staking. Spring-blooming. Thrives in moist conditions andpoorly drained soils, but will adapt to well-drained soil if keptmoist. 24”h Í∏∫¥ $2.00—2.5” pot
P224 Globe Thistle Echinops ritroßBuds are silver, opening to dark blue perfect spheres June–July.Dramatic, prickly leaves. They’re not really thistles. 24–48”hÍΩ∫ $2.00—2.5” pot
Goatsbeard Aruncus dioicusShowy, very hardy, and heat-tolerant North American native. A wonderful shade garden plant. Í∏Ó$2.00—2.5” pot:P225 Child of Two Worldsß—Airy 7” panicles of tiny ivory
white flowers held above the foliage in June. Looks good ingroups along a shady path. Moist, fertile soil. The namecomes from the German, Zweiweltenkind. 24–30”h
$3.00—3.5” pot:P226 A. dioicusß—Feathery plumes of tiny cream flowers,
May–June. Slow to establish. 60–72”h Ω
P227 Goatsbeard, Dwarf ßAruncus aethusifolius Noble SpiritsPanicles of tiny white flowers bloom June–July over daintyfoliage. 10”h Í∏Ω $2.00—2.5” pot
Helen’s Flower HeleniumLate-season color on daisy flowers with turned-back petals. One ofthe easiest of all perennials. Nicknamed “sneezeweed” becausethe dried leaves were once used to make snuff, not because itaggravates allergies. Rabbit- and deer-resistant. Í∏∫¥$2.00—2.5” pot:P228 Sahin’s Early Flowererß—Deep orange-red 3” daisy
flowers with dark brown and yellow cones develop cheerfulorange and yellow streaks on the petals. Excellent cutflower. Blooms mid-summer. 30”h
$3.00—3.5” pot:P229 Red Jewelß—Burgundy petals with blue undertones and
sometimes yellow tips. The brown-maroon center has agold edge. Long blooming period. 30–36”h
Daylilies Hemerocallis Í∏Ç´Garden favorites; each flower lastsone day. Prolific and very easy togrow. Vigorous but not invasive.
P150 Bitsy—Cute, short. Early bloomer andrebloomer. Yellow. 16”h ∫ $3.00—bareroot
P151 Blaze of Glory—Burnt orange 5.5” flow-ers with ruffled wine edge and eye. Late-season bloom. 25”h $6.00—bareroot
P152 Broadmoor Wilma◊—Bright yellow5” flowers. Early- to mid-season. 30–36”h $4.00—bareroot
P153 Calico Jack—Bright yellow 5.5” flowerwith ruffled plum edge, plum eye, andgreen throat. Early to mid-season. 28”h $4.00—bareroot
P154 Carrick Wildon◊—Burnt orangepetals with a prominent gold throat.Mid- to late season. 24–36”h $6.00—bareroot
P155 Conan—Wine purple, white-edged 5.25”flower with yellow-green throat. Early tomid-season. 26”h $3.00—bareroot
P156 Congo Coral—Double 4.5” salmonflower with a red eye and a yellow-greenthroat. Fragrant. Early to mid-seasonwith rebloom. 18”h $5.00—bareroot
P157 Cosmopolitan—Red 2.5” flower with ayellow throat. Early to mid-season. 18”h $4.00—bareroot
P158 Diva’s Choice—Pink 5” flower with yel-low ruffled edges and a yellow throat.Fragrant. Early to mid-season withrebloom. 24”h $6.00—bareroot
P159 Fooled Me—Gold 5.5” flower edgedwith red has a deep red eye and greenthroat. Early to mid-season. 24”h $4.00—bareroot
P160 Frosted Vintage Ruffles—Cream blend4.5” flower with pink edges above a yel-low green throat. Very fragrant. Earlyseason with rebloom. 20–24”h $5.00—bareroot
P161 Gentle Shepherd—Near-white 5”flower with a yellow-green throat. Earlyto mid-season. 29”h $4.00—bareroot
P162 Golden Diamond◊—Fragrant golden orange. Extended bloom. Mid-season. 30–36”h $4.00—bareroot
P163 Hall’s Pink—Pale salmon-pink 4” flowerwith a light rose halo and gold throat.Mid-season. 18–24”h $3.00—bareroot
P165 Heavenly Flight of Angels—Yellow-green 7” spider with long, recurvedpetals. White edges and a green throat.Fragrant. Mid-season, semi-evergreen. 39”h $4.00—bareroot
P166 Isaac◊—Recurved 4” yellow flowerswith green throats. Early to mid-season.24”h $4.00—bareroot
P167 Isabel Maraffi—Vibrant melon 6”flower is double with a yellow-greenthroat. Mid-season bloom with rebloom.Fragrant. 32”h $6.00—bareroot
P169 Laura Ingalls Wilder—Lemon 4.5”flower. Early season. 28”h $3.00—bareroot
P170 Lavender Blue Baby—Pinkish lavender5.5” flower with a lavender blue eyezoneand green throat. Early to mid-seasonbloom with rebloom. Fragrant. 28”h $6.00—bareroot
P172 Lilac Greetings—Buff 4.25” flower withpurple tints and wine purple eyezone.Lime throat. Extra early bloom. 24”h $5.00—bareroot
P173 Little Wine Cup—Burgundy-red tomaroon 2” flower with yellow-greenthroat and a lighter midline on thepetals. Curled-back petals with slightlyruffled edges. Color best in light shade.Reliable. Reblooming. Early. 20”h $3.00—bareroot
P174 Maude’s Valentine—Light creamy pink5” flower with lavender-pink midribs andblue-lavender to magenta halo. Largegreen throat. Mid-season with rebloom.Fragrant. 32”h $5.00—bareroot
P175 Misty Lavender—Lavender 6.5” flowerwith apple green throat. Early to mid-season bloom with rebloom. Very fra-grant. 30”h $3.00—bareroot
P176 Moses’ Fire—Double red 6” flower withgold edges and a green throat. Mid-sea-son with rebloom. 22”h $5.00—bareroot
P177 Night Embers—Bing cherry red 5” dou-ble flower with white edges and a greenthroat. Fragrant. Early to mid-seasonwith rebloom. 30”h $5.00—bareroot
P178 Pet Lamb—Yellow with a brush of pinkon the petals. Mid-season bloom. 30”h $3.00—bareroot
P179 Pink Eyed Susan—Pink 5” flower withlighter midribs and a rose halo withgreen throat. Early to mid-season. 22”h $4.00—bareroot
P185 Rocket City—Halo of bittersweetorange on a 6” gold-orange flower withan orange eye. Throat and midribs arelighter orange-yellow, and the crimpededges lighter still. The many shades oforange make it seem to glow. Bloomslast all day. Robust and cheerful: a time-tested, flower-power daylily from 1967.Early to mid-season. 36”h ∫ $5.00—bareroot
P186 Simmons Overture—Dark pink 6”flower with a purple eye, edged purpleand white. Yellow throat. Mid-seasonbloom with rebloom. Fragrant. 32”h $5.00—bareroot
P187 So Lovely—Almost white 5.5” flowerwith a green throat. Mid-season bloom.30”h $4.00—bareroot
P188 Summer Flair◊—Luminous, velvetyred flowers with yellow-green throats.Mid- to late-season. 30”h $4.00—bareroot
P190 White Orchid—Light cream, almostwhite flowers. Late season bloomer.30”h $4.00—bareroot
P191 Wild Ruffles—Yellow 6” flower withpink tints and ruffled edges. Mid- to late-season bloom. 30”h ∫ $4.00—bareroot
See more DAYLILIES, page 19
Daylily Definitions Reblooms: Blooms again after the initial flowering.Tetraploid: Larger flowers on husky plants.Dormant: All of our daylilies are dormant in winter unlessnoted as evergreen or semi-evergreen. Since those aren’t dormant when it’s cold, they require winter protection.Early season: Mid-season: Late season:Late June/early July Late July Mid- to late August
Perennials
These daylilies are in the Bulbs & Bareroots area, OUTSIDEbetween the Fruit and Shrubs & Trees sections
Be sure to plant your barerootdaylilies soon after purchase.
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Perennials Plant widths are similar to their heightsunless noted otherwise.
Helen’s Flower continued$7.00—4.5” pot:P230 Mariachi Siestaß—Almost crimson, so the bit of
blue in the red helps it go well with blue flowers.The chocolate-maroon cone is ringed with gold.Dutch-bred for compactness and mildew resist-ance. Blooms late June to September. 24–26”h
P231 Short ’n’ Sassy—The scalloped and slightly ruffledpetals are blended shades and stripes of pumpkin,gold, and orange. The extra-large reddish browncenter is ornamental in itself, resembling a plumpchocolate cookie covered in tiny yellow dot sprin-kles. Bred to be compact and bloom all summerand well into fall. 12–18”h by 24”w ˙
See also the native HELEN’S FLOWER, page 54
Hen and Chicks SempervivumAttractive succulent rosettes tolerate hot, dry conditions. Grown on rooftops in Europe, their other common name is house leeks. Needs good drainage. Í˝‰¥
$2.00—2.5” pot:P232 Mixß—Mixed varieties. 3–4”h $3.00—2.5” pot:P233 Mrs. Giuseppi S. calcareum—One of the most
interesting color and geometric patterns. Gray-blue leaves have eye-catching maroon, triangulartips. Each hen grows up to 4” wide with a flock ofbright chicks. 3”h
Hen and Chicks continued$3.00—2.5” pot (continued):P234 Twilight Blues—Gray-green and lavender leaves
with purple tips. 3–6”h $5.00—3.5” pot:P235 Chick Charms—Your choice of especially colorful
hen and chicks with a variety of textures thatlook good in the garden or add some spark to a container. 2–4”h
P236 Cobweb S. arachnoideum—Looks like a spider webwith its fine silvery hairs joining the tips of eachleaf. 8”h
P237 Peggy◊—Spring leaves are purple, then turndeep red in summer. Pink flowers. This hen willhave lots of chicks. 4–6”h
$6.00—3” deep pot:P238 El Toro—Reddish brown to red-purple 7–9”
with red tips in early spring (a new color for henand chicks), bright green in summer, acquiringred tips in fall. Pink flowers. 2”h by 2–5”w
$11.00—6 plants in a pack:P240 Cobweb Buttons S. arachnoideumß—Pale green
2–3” rosettes look like a spider has covered thetips with silky gray threads. Starry pink flowerson 4” spikes in summer. 1–3”h
See also HEN AND CHICKS, MINIATURE, page 10
Hibiscus Hibiscus moscheutosDinnerplate flowers. Remarkably easy, with a longbloom time starting in late summer. Breaks dormancyvery late; mark the spot so you don’t dig it up by mis-take. ÍÂ$4.00—2.5” pot:P241 Pink Clouds—Intense pink flowers. Robust and
blooms over a long period. Maple-shaped leaves.48–60”h
$6.00—4.5” pot:P242 Luna Redß—Dramatic 7–8” red flowers bloom
late summer to fall; heat and drought-tolerantonce established. 24–36”h
P243 Pink Swirlß—Huge 8” flowers swirl open toreveal brush strokes of pink, rose, and cranberryon bright white petals. 24–30”h
deep red flowers with purple-tinted foliagethat turns orange in fall. 36–48”h
See also ROSELLE, page 8, and ROSE MALLOW, page 30, andthe tropical HIBISCUS, page 32
Most hostas are mounding. Some characteris-tics described do not show up until the plant isa few years old, so younger plants may notexpress them at the time of purchase.
P254 Abiqua Drinking Gourdß—Theunusual feature of this large hosta is thedeep cupped leaves, which are a darkblue with a gray underside. White flow-ers on 22” scapes appear in mid-summer. Extraordinary! ★★★★★ 16”h by 24–36”w $7.00—4.5” pot
P255 Afterglow◊ß—Large, heart-shaped green leaves with wide yellowmargins. Forms an impressive uprightmound of moderately corrugated leaves.Pale lavender flowers. 24”h by 36”w
gated, puckered leaves are heart-shaped toround with leathery substance. Wide blue-green margins with chartreuse to yellowcenters. Near-white flowers. Slug-resis-tant. 18”h by 30”w $12.00—4.5” pot
P257 Big Daddyß—An imposing back-ground plant. Blue-green leaves withheavy corrugation and thick substance.Near-white flowers. 36”h by 49”w
$12.00—4.5” potP258 Blue Angelß—Classic with large blue-
green leaves of very heavy substance ina huge clump. Heavily textured. Slugresistant and easy to grow. Near-whiteflowers. Multiple award-winner. ★★★★★
36’h by 72”w $8.00—4.5” potP259 Blue Mouse Earsß—Light lavender
flowers make a beautiful display on thiscute plant. Blue-green 2” leaves. 8”h by 19”w ‰ $8.00—4.5” pot
P260 Blueberry Muffinß—Blue foliage deep-ens to blue-green in fall. Medium-sizedmound of rounded, puckered leaves withlight mauve stems. Matching mauvescapes carry the lavender flowers. 14”hby 18”w $7.00—4.5” pot
P261 Captain Kirkß—Wider dark greenleaves with heavier substance distin-guish this sport of ‘Gold Standard.’ Thegolden leaf center contrasts with thedarker margin. Pale lavender flowers inmid-summer. 18”h $12.00—4.5” pot
P262 Cathedral Windowsß—Roundedbright gold leaves with a very wide darkgreen margin. Leaves become domed asthey age. Large, fragrant white flowers.18”h by 40”w $12.00—4.5” pot
P263 Curly Friesß—Bright gold with verynarrow, heavily rippled leaves and pur-ple flowers. An impressive containerplant. 11”h by 20”w $12.00—4.5” pot
P264 Designer Genesß—Bright gold leaveswith crimson stems and red scapes makesfor a sharp contrast. Lavender flowers.12”h by 30”w $12.00—4.5” pot
P265 Guardian Angel◊ß—Large, thickblue-green leaves with white centers inearly spring. By late spring, green mistingappears over the white center. Light laven-der flowers. Makes a great specimen. 24”hby 36–48”w $16.00—4.5” pot
P266 Great Expectationsß—Thick, puck-ered leaves with wide, irregular, blue-green margins. Creamy yellow centerswith green feathering. White flowers.24”h by 50”w $8.00—4.5” pot
P267 Half and Half◊ß—Instant color inspring. Beautifully variegated leaves aredark green with a pure white centerwith light green jetting. White scapescarry near-white flowers. Slug-resistant.12”h by 18”w $12.00—4.5” pot
P268 High Society◊ß—Wide blue mar-gins. Yellow centers brighten to parch-ment by mid-summer. Pale lavenderflowers. 8”h by 15”w $12.00—4.5” pot
P269 Humpback Whaleß—Heart-shaped,lightly corrugated blue-green leaves arebluest in spring and have a hump thatangles the tip down. Forms an impres-sive dome-shaped mound. Near-whiteflowers on 48” stalks in early summer.36”h by 84”w $12.00—4.5” pot
P270 Island Breezeß—In early spring, widedark green margins are a strong contrastto the yellow centers. Centers becomemore chartreuse with more shade, alighter yellow with more sun. Showyred-speckled stems percolate red up intothe leaves. Thick leaf substance andstrong growth rate. Dark lavender flow-ers. 21”h by 18”w $10.00—4.5” pot
P271 Juneß—Blue green margin with goldcenter, thick substance, and neat appear-ance. Color will vary depending on light.Pale lavender flowers. A long-time mem-ber on the Top Ten hosta popularity poll. ★★★★★ 14”h by 32”w $10.00—4.5” pot
P272 June Spirit◊ß—Wide green mar-gins. Chartreuse centers turn yellow insummer. Lavender flowers. Slug-resis-tant. 14”h by 20”w $10.00—4.5” pot
P273a Key Westß—Heart-shaped goldleaves. Color best in bright, filteredshade. Good grower. Lavender flowers.28”h by 45”w $9.00—4.5” pot
P273b Lakeside Paisley Printß—Heart-shaped leaves with wide, wavy greenmargins. Cream and pale green featherypattern in the center. Light lavender flow-ers on cream scapes. Thick substance.10”h by 22”w $16.00—4.5” pot
P274 Libertyß—Wide, irregular yellow mar-gins that lighten to creamy white.Leaves have heavy substance with greatslug-resistance. Lavender flowers. 26”hby 40”w $10.00—4.5” pot
P275 Mighty Mouseß—Mouse ear-shapedleaves emerge blue-green with a brightcreamy yellow edge. By summer, they turngray-green with a creamy white edge.Incredible substance. Lavender flowers.Excellent for troughs and containers. 8”hby 12”w ‰ $10.00—4.5” pot
P276 Mini Skirtß—Thick gray-green leaveseach surrounded by a heavily ruffled,wide creamy white border. Short 8”spikes of small lavender flowers withdeeper purple stripes in summer. Tightfull mound, great in troughs. Has asassy appearance. 7”h by 14”w
$10.00—4.5” potP277 Munchkin Fire◊ß—Perfect size for
troughs. Short and narrow leaves holdtheir bright yellow color all season. Theleaves taper into the stem. Vigorous.Lavender flowers. 7”h by 20”w
$12.00—4.5” potP278 Neptuneß—Unique blue hosta forms
a lovely cascading clump resemblingocean waves. Narrow, wedge-shapedleaves have strongly rippled edges andgood substance. Foliage emerges pow-der blue in the spring and holds its colorwell. Blue-green in summer with laven-der flowers. 24”h by 36”w
$10.00—4.5” potP279 One Last Dance◊ß—Dark green
centers and very wide, intense yellowmargins that mellow to chartreuse bymid-summer. Gently rippled leaves.Margins have irregular patterns, creatinga feathery look. Pale lavender flowers.16”h by 40”w $16.00—4.5” pot
P280 Patriot◊ß—Glossy dark greenleaves with wide, jetting white margins.Good sun tolerance. Lavender flowers.22”h by 30”w $7.00—4.5” pot
P281 Pocket Full of Sunshineß—Cute hos-ta that grows quickly into a compactclump of thick, cupped chartreuse toyellow leaves with broad green margins.Light lavender flowers. 9”h by 14”w ‰
centers and 1.5–2” dark green margins,shading to light green where the marginand center overlap. Yellow centers holdcolor well into fall. Wavy, twisted leavesare corrugated and have great substance.Upright, fountain-like mound. Sun-tol-erant. Lavender flowers. 18”h by 30”w
$10.00—4.5” pot
P283 Regal Twist—Twisted, sword-like,bluish green leaves are set off withcreamy white variegation and tinges ofpowder blue. Lavender flowers in earlysummer. 12”h by 18”w
$16.00—4.5” potP284 Rhino Hideß—You have to feel it to
believe it! These leaves are the thickestof any hosta measured and are the ulti-mate in slug resistance. Cupped, puck-ered leaves have wide blue margins anda narrow light green center that bright-ens to yellow. White flowers. Sun-toler-ant. 20”h by 36”w $16.00—4.5” pot
P285 Seducer◊ß—Showy, large darkgreen leaves with a slightly ruffled goldmargin and a trace of white between thecenter and margin. Requires summerheat to develop full coloration. Near-white flowers. 26”h by 36–40”w
$10.00—4.5” potP286 Sum and Substance ß—The name
says it all. Very large, leathery char-treuse leaves. Gold in summer. Palelavender leaves. 60” flower scapes addto the show. ★★★★★ 36”h
$12.00—4.5” potP287 Touch of Class◊ß—Intense blue
leaves in spring have narrow chartreuseto yellow central flames with green jet-ting between the center and the widemargin. In mid-summer, the marginbecomes more blue-green while lightlavender flowers bloom on 22” scapes.16”h by 36”w ˙ $12.00—4.5” pot
P288 Wheee!ß—Extremely ruffled greenleaves with cream margins that extendfrom the tip of each leaf all the waydown to the crown. Light lavender flow-ers. Thick leaves are slug-resistant. 15”hby 30”w $16.00—4.5” pot
P289 Wiggles and Squiggles◊ß—Bright yellow leaves are very long andthin with incredibly wavy margins. Forthe best yellow color, plant in a site withmorning sun and afternoon shade.Lavender flowers. Low, wide habit. 8–10”h by 24”w $12.00—4.5” pot
P290 Wolverine◊ß—Wavy, taperingleaves may reach 10” long, blue-greenwith wide gold margins. Forms a densecascading mound. Some sun tolerance.Lavender flowers. 15–18”h by 24–36”w
$10.00—4.5” potP291 Wrinkle in Time◊ß—Dark green
leaves with wavy creamy yellow marginshave a single, prominent wave in eachleaf. Margins turn to creamy white insummer. Vigorous grower. Will takesome sun. Lavender flowers. 9”h by24”w $10.00—4.5” pot
Hostas are shade-tolerant, but grow best with full morning sun in northern climates such as ours. See our website for an article on growing hostas and about Hosta Virus X: www.FriendsSchoolPlantSale.com/hosta-takeoverHostas ∏Óç˝
Key Í Full sun∏ Part sun/part shadeÓ Shade
Ω Good for beesı Audubon-endorsed∫ Butterfly-friendly˙Hummingbird-friendly
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PerennialsHollyhock AlceaTowering spires of big blossoms resembling ruffledpetticoats, essential for the cottage garden. Most arebiennial, but self-seed for next year. Í˙$2.00—2.5” pot:P245 Chater’s Double Mix A. roseaß—Blooms first
year if planted early. 72”h P246 Chater’s Royal Purple A. roseaß—Ruffled deep
purple 3–5” double flowers. Blooms first year ifplanted early. 60–72”h
P247 Indian Spring A. roseaß—Mix of classic singlesin rose, pink, and white. 60”h Ω∫
P248 Powderpuffs A. roseaß—Mix with doublewhite, yellow, pink, salmon, or dark red flowers.48”h
$3.00—3.5” pot:P250 The Watchman A. rosea nigraß—Darkest
maroon flowers. 72”h Ω∫$6.00—4.5” pot:P251 Mars Magic◊ß—Satiny red flowers with
creamy yellow centers bloom early summer untilfall. Multiple, upright stems won’t need staking.Good rust resistance. Cut plants back to 8” afterblooming. 60–70”h by 24”w ∫
P252 Radiant Rose◊ß—Crepe-paper rosy pinkflowers in summer. Perennial and will bloom inits first year. Leafy lower stems. Cut plants backto 8” after blooming. 60–70”h by 24”w ∫
P253 Hollyhock, French Malva sylvestris ZebrinaWhite with purple veining. Grown by ThomasJefferson at Monticello. Considered a biennial to short-lived perennial, but can be treated as a self-seedingannual. Drought-tolerant. 48”h Í $3.00—3.5” pot
Hosta see box, page 25
Hummingbird Mint AgastacheLicorice-scented bottlebrush flowers. As the namesays, these mint relatives attract hummingbirds. Alsogoldfinches, bees, and butterflies. Requires gooddrainage. Don’t cut back fully until spring so that thecrown doesn’t collect water. Deer-resistant. Í∏Ω∫˙$2.00—2.5” pot:P292 Blue Fortune A. rugosa x A. foeniculumß—One
of the earliest blooming varieties with lavender-blue flowers on upright stems, mid-summer tofall. May need winter protection. 36–48”h
P293 Heather Queen A. canaß—Minty foliage andbrilliant purplish rose flowers late in summerwhen fewer perennials are in bloom. Loves heatand is drought-tolerant. 30”h
$6.00—4.5” pot:P294 Bolero A. cana x A. barberiß—Deep bronzy
foliage contrasts dramatically with the rosy pur-ple flowers. Blooms summer into fall. 16”h
See more HUMMINGBIRD MINT, page 37 and HYSSOP, page 54
P295 Ice Plant, Hardy Delosperma delosperma Alan’s ApricotBlooms all summer with soft peach petals that looklike skinny spokes on a 2” wagon wheel. Tolerates dryconditions when grown in part shade. Low-growingground cover from South Africa. Drought-tolerant anddeer-resistant. Protect from winter wetness. 12–24”hÍ∏˝‰ $3.00—2.5” pot
Iris see box, page 27
Jacob’s Ladder PolemoniumFernlike leaves with up to 20 neatly arranged “rungs”and an abundance of silky, cup-shaped flowers in anyreasonably well-drained, humus-rich soil. Í∏Ó$2.00—2.5” pot:P320 Blue Master P. foliosissimumß—Long-blooming.
Considered the best overall with 1” blue flowerswith orange stamens. 30”h
$6.00—4.5” pot:P321 Apricot Delight P. carneumß—Rare pastel
apricot. Very shade-tolerant. 16–20”h $10.00—4.5” pot:P322 Bressingham Purple P. yezoenseß—Purple-
tinged foliage showcases deep blue flowers.Needs cool, moist, light shade. Foliage color mostpurple in spring and fall. 15”h ç
See also the native JACOB’S LADDER, page 54
P323 Jupiter’s Beard ßCentranthus ruber Rosy RedClusters of small red flowers bloom the first season.Tolerates poor soil. 30”h Í∏ÓΩ∫$2.00—2.5” pot
P324 Lady’s Mantle ßAlchemilla mollis ThrillerLarge silver-green rounded leaves that are scallopedand serrated. Each leaf holds droplets of water like lit-tle jewels. Clusters of tiny greenish yellow star flowersin July. Attractive as edging or ground cover. A stapleof English gardens. ★★★★★ 18”h Í∏Ó˝ç‰
$2.00—2.5” potLamb’s Ear Stachys byzantinaFuzzy silvery leaves. Great for a “touch” garden.Children love this plant. Í∏˝ç$2.00—2.5” pot:P325 Fuzzy Wuzzyß—Grown for its silver gray, soft,
furry leaves. Lavender flowers. Good edgingplant. 15”h
$3.00—3.5” pot:P326 Helene von Stein—Taller with huge woolly
Lamium Lamium maculatumA great ground cover that adapts to dry shade. Mostvarieties have white-variegated leaves. Blooms in thespring. 6–8”h by 15–24”w Í∏Ó˝ç$3.00—2.5” pot:P328 Golden Anniversary—Dark green leaves with
white stripes down the middle are edged in golden yellow. Pink-lavender flowers.
$5.00—3.5” pot:P329 Aureum—Enchanting rose-purple flowers, but
the real showstopper is the glow of its chartreuseand silver variegated leaves. Ω
$5.00—4 plants in a pack:P330 Pink Pewterß—Light pink flowers. ΩP331 White Nancyß—White flowers. Ω
P332 Larkspur, Tall Delphinium exaltatumßBluish purple to lavender 1” flowers in airy, gracefulspikes, July–September. Not fussy about soil, but in theparts of the Midwest where it’s native, it grows inwell-drained, slightly alkaline soils in dappled shade.Will seed itself pleasantly around. Naturally adapted toheat and humidity. Deer-resistant. 48–72”h by 24”wÍ∏∫˙¥ $3.00—3.5” pot
See also the native LARKSPUR, page 54
P333 Lavender Mountain Lily Ixiolirion tataricum Airy clusters of 2” purplish blue flowers open fromfunnels into narrow-petaled stars in June. Gracefulgrassy leaves. Native to the steppes of Turkey,Afghanistan, and Syria, so it would prefer hot and drysummers, very well-drained soil, and being kept dry inwinter. If its needs are met, it slowly spreads. Can takeup to four years to mature to blooming size. Deer- andrabbit-resistant. 12–18”h Í¥ $2.00—2.5” pot
P334 Lily of the Valley, Double Convallaria majalis Tiny white bells along short stalks, but if you peek upinto them they are full of extra petals like little whiteroses. Fragrant, vigorous, mat-forming spring bloomer.8”h ∏Ó˝ $9.00—3.5” pot
P335 Lily of the Valley, Pink Convallaria majalis RoseaEveryone has white, but you could have pink. 8–12”hÍ∏Ó˝ $7.00—3.5” pot
Lily see page 28
Lungwort PulmonariaOne of those really nice plants with a terrible name(the spotted leaves were once thought to cure lung dis-eases). Native to moist European woodlands. Youngleaves are edible cooked or raw. Deer- and rabbit-resis-tant. ∏Ó˝ç$10.00—4.5” pot:P415 Raspberry Splash Pß—Profusely blooming
raspberry-coral flowers in spring. Very pointedleaves. ★★★★★ 12”h
P416 Twinkle Toes◊ß—Light lavender-blue flowers and heavily silver-sprinkled leaves. 12–14”h by 16–18”w
$12.00—4.5” pot:P417 Shrimps on the Barbieß—No, not shrimps on
a Barbie doll. That would be silly. “Barbie” isAustralian slang for barbeque. Coral pink flowersin the spring. Leaves have white spots. 10”h by 24”w
Lupine Lupinus Densely packed fragrant flower spikes in spring.Strong-growing plants form large clumps. Needs con-sistent moisture. May self-seed. Í∏¥$2.00—2.5” pot:P418 Gallery Blueß—20”h P419 Gallery Pinkß—20”h P420 Russell’s Mixß—Bold colors. Should have full
sun and plenty of moisture. 36”h ∫$6.00—4.5” pot:P421 Morello Cherry L. regalis◊ß—Cherry red
flowers throughout summer. 36–48”h by 15–18”w
See also the native LUPINE, page 54
P422 Maiden’s Wreath Francoa appendiculata Spikes of starry lavender-pink flowers brushed withdarker marks bloom July–August. Crinkled, scallopedleaves. Rich, moist, well-drained soil in filtered light.Native to Chile. 24–36”h by 12”w ∏Ω $2.00—2.5” potP423 Mallow, Hollyhock ßMalva alcea Fastigiata Carefree and cheerful-looking, with dozens of saucer-shaped, slightly raggedy-edged 2” pink flowers on eachstem July–October. Lacy foliage. Self-seeds. Hollyhockrelative. Likes dry, alkaline soil. 24–48”h by 12–18”wÍ∏ $3.00—3.5” pot
Maltese Cross LychnisThe botanical name, Lychnis, is Greek for lamp andrefers to the plant’s fiery flowers. Easy to grow. Í∏$2.00—2.5” pot:P424 L. chalcedonicaß—Clusters of bright scarlet
flowers. 24–36”h P425 Molten Lava L. x haageanaß—Red-bronze
foliage and sizzling orange-red flowers make an excellent combination. 18”h
P426 Marshmallow, Palm-leaf ßAlthaea cannabina Cupped pink or pinkish lavender 1” flowers with pur-ple-red centers scattered on willowy, branching stemsin late summer and fall. A hollyhock relative with anairy, see-through quality. The flowers are self-cleaning,the small lobed leaves are not prone to rust diseases,and the whole plant is easy and adaptable. From theMediterranean. 24–60”h Í∏Ω¥ $3.00—3.5” pot
Meadow Rue ThalictrumFluffy clouds of many small flowers float above thefoliage in summer. Likes the dappled shade under talltrees. Deer- and rabbit-resistant. Í∏$2.00—2.5” pot:P427 Columbine Meadow Rue T. aquilegifolium—
Lavender powderpuffs in early summer withcolumbine-like leaves. 36–48”h
$6.00—3” deep pot:P428 Dwarf Kyushu T. kiusianum—Miniature plants
with delicate, lacy, slightly bronzed foliage thrivein lightly shaded gardens. Dainty, fuzzy puffs ofpink-lilac flowers throughout the summer. Nativeto moist mountain woods of Japan and Korea. 4–6”h by 12”w
$12.00—4.5” pot:P429 Black Stockings—Wiry burgundy-black stems
hold up puffs of lavender flowers that resembletiny fireworks starting in early summer.Adaptable, but prefers a moist, enriched soil withmorning or dappled sun. Doesn’t need staking.48–72”h by 18–24”w
P430 Hewitt’s Double T. delavayiß—The showiest ofall the meadow rues. Almost spherical lilac pinkpuffs emerge from tiny, ball-shaped buds in mid-May, then go on blooming through the summer.Keep watered and protect from strong winds. 48–72”h
$16.00—4.5” pot:P431 Elin—Thousands of tiny mauve-lilac balls burst
open revealing long radiating chartreuse fila-ments. Grayish blue-green leaves have a purplishtinge in spring. In a windy location, the elegantburgundy stems may require staking. 70–96”h by 18–25”w
See also the native MEADOW RUE, page 54
P432 Meadowsweet ßFilipendula Red UmbrellasPink flowers in summer resemble cotton candy. Maple-like leaves have deep reddish purple veins. Superb fallcolor. Needs adequate moisture if grown in sun. Deer-resistant. 18–24”h ∏Ω∫ $12.00—4.5” pot
See also QUEEN OF THE PRAIRIE, page 56
Key Í Full sun∏ Part sun/part shadeÓ Shade
Ω Good for beesı Audubon-endorsed∫ Butterfly-friendly˙Hummingbird-friendly
About thosestars…Throughout, you willnotice plants that aremarked with five stars (★★★★★). These plantshave been awarded fivestars by Heger, Lonnee,and Whitman in the 2011edition of GrowingPerennials in Cold Climatesas some of the very bestplants available on the market.
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P433 Mistflower Conoclinium coelestinumßFluffy blue flowers in fall brighten the late season.Slow to appear in the garden each spring, but mayspread. Long-lasting cut flowers on this Midwesternnative. Formerly Eupatorium. 12–36”h Í∏Ω¥
$3.00—3.5” potP434 Moneywort ßLysimachia nummularia GoldilocksGlossy, with brighter yellow-green foliage than theusual golden moneywort, and spreads more strongly,even on drier soils. Flowers look like gold coins scat-tered on the ground. Native in European woodlandsand wetlands. 4”h Í∏˝$11.00—6 plants in a pack
Monkshood AconitumHooded flowers inspire its common name. Its othercommon name, wolf ’s bane, came from the supposedancient use as a wolf poison. Graceful plants that canbe used in place of delphiniums when the soil is heav-ier. Í∏¥$6.00—4.5” pot:P435 European Monkshood A. napellusß—60”h P436 Fischer’s Monkshood A. fischeriß—Clear blue
flower spikes in late summer to early fall. Fromsoutheastern Siberia. 25”h
Mum, Hardy Chrysanthemum x morifoliumCompact mounds in a wide variety of colors bloomingeven after frost. Remember to plant for fall color!Definitions: football mums have extra-large bloomswith reflexed petals; cushion mums have smallerblooms in greater quantity. Í∫¥$2.50—2.5” pot:P437 Autumn Sunset ß—Fiery red, gold, and yellow
on every petal. Many 3” flowers. 16”h P438 Cheerleaderß—Deep golden orange 5–6”
blossoms on this football mum. Can pinch for amore compact plant. 36”h
P439 Dollietteß—Bronze spoon with red tips on acushion mum. 24”h
P440 Homecomingß—Bright salmon pink 4” blossoms on this football mum. Stiff stems makethem good cut flowers. 36”h
Mum, Hardy continued$2.50—2.5” pot (continued):P441 Lemonsotaß—Lemon yellow 1” pompom
flowers that fade to lavender on a cushion mum.No pinching needed. 15”h
P442 Mammoth Red Daisyß—Red petals with agold center. No pinching needed. 16–24”h
P443 Maroon Prideß—Dark red sprays of shaggy 3” blossoms cover this vigorous mounded plant.Super hardy and long-blooming. Three to fourrounds of blooming starting in July. No pinchingneeded. 24–36”h
P444 Matchsticksß—Quill flowers with red on theinside and yellow on the outside. ★★★★★ 16”h
P445 Mellow Moonß—Creamy 5” blossoms on thisfootball mum. Stiff stems make them good cutflowers. ★★★★★ 24”h
with yellow underneath. ★★★★★ 16–24”h P448 Snowscapeß—Semi-double 3” flowers in light
lavender and white. ★★★★★ 16–24”h P449 White Bomb C. weyrichii—Perfect white daisies
in September and October blush pink with age. A rugged, easy ground cover that smothers weedsall summer. Divide every three years for contin-ued vigor. 8–12”h ˝‰
P450 Yellow Giantß—Yellow, semi-incurved 5” blossoms on this football mum. Stiff stems makethem good cut flowers. 24–36”h
Onion, Ornamental Allium Attractive, easy, and reliable. Rabbit- and deer-resis-tant, too. Í∏∫´‰$2.00—2.5” pot:P451 Blue Eddy A. senescens glaucumß—Named for the
way its blue-gray to gray-green whorls of foliageresemble swirling eddies of water. Round 1.5”clusters of lavender pink flowers from late sum-mer to fall. 6–12”h by 6–12”w
P452 Millenniumß—These rosy purple globes areamong the showiest. Does not self-seed. Mid-summer bloom. 15–18”h
Onion, Ornamental continued $6.00—4.5” pot:P453 Persian A. oreophilum◊ß—Starry deep pink
flowers in domed 2” clusters in late spring, fol-lowed by white seed heads in July and August.One of the earliest ornamental onions to bloomand a good naturalizer. Native to Asia. 6–12”h
See also the native ONIONS, page 55
P454 Pachysandra ßPachysandra terminalis Green CarpetGreat for shade. A low ground cover that will not dis-tract from your larger plantings. Honey-scented flow-ers in spring. 6–12”h Í∏Ó˝
$5.00—4 plants in a pack
Pasque Flower Pulsatilla vulgarisFragrant, pointed petals and yellow centers in Apriland May with furry stems and foliage, followed bylarge, silky seed heads. These are European varieties,not the native wild flower. Easy to grow. Í∏Â¥$2.00—2.5” pot:P455 Albaß—White blossoms. 10–12”h P456 Blue Bellsß—Blue. 10–12”h P457 Purple P. ß—Purple. 15”h P458 Red Bellsß—Bright red. 4–12”h
See also the native PASQUE FLOWER, page 55
Peony Paeonia lactiflora unless noted as hybridA classic garden favorite with large flow-ers on a shrub-like, bushy perennial. Easyto grow. Varieties bloom over a five-weekperiod from late May–June. Í¥$12.00—1 gal. pot:P459 Duchesse de Nemoursß—150-year-old creamy
white classic with large, double flowers on sturdystems. The center of the flower is a light yellow.Early mid-season. Fragrant. 34–48”h
P460 Karl Rosenfieldß—Double red. Early to mid-season. 20–36”h
$16.00—1 gal. pot:P461 Flame—Hot pink single hybrid with orange tones.
Strong stems. Early-blooming (week 2). 24”h ∫
PerennialsBearded Iris Iris germanicaEasy to grow, with May–June bloom. Clump-formers, best ingroups. Highly drought-tolerant; well-drained soil. Plant andweed only shallowly. The top of the rhizome should beexposed, so clean soil off them in April to let the sun hit therhizome. Should be lifted and divided every few years. Í$8.00—3” plug or 4.5” pot:P296 Before the Storm—One of the darkest purple varieties,
the whole flower is almost black. Widely flared falls.Light, sweet fragrance. 36”h
P297 Chasing Rainbows◊—Ruffled flowers. Standards arepale apricot at the edges, blending into a pinkish purplecenter. Wide falls are lavender with pale edges. Latespring bloomer. 24–36”h
P298 Halston◊—Deep purple blossoms with white flecksat the center of each fall. Fragrant. Blooms in late mid-season and then reblooms. 22–28”h
P299 Immortality—Ruffled pure white flowers with whitebeards. Slight sweet fragrance. Mid-season bloom andrebloom. 36”h
P300 Lenora Pearl◊—Ruffled blossoms are peachy pinkwith bright orange beards. Blooms in late spring andagain in late summer. 24–27”h
P301 Stellar Lights◊—Blossoms are deep blue-violet witha wash of white at the center. Reblooms reliably. 24–36”h
P301 Superstitionß—Ebony petals with blue-black beard.Mid-season bloom. 36”h
P302 Vanity◊ß—Ruffled light pink with a light coralbeard. June bloom. 30–36”h
P304 Crested Iris Iris cristata Sweet pale blue and yellow. Low-growing, early-bloomingwoodland iris. 3–8”h Í∏ÓΩ $3.00—2.5” pot
P305 Dwarf Bearded Iris Iris pumila Cat’s EyeMauve-rose standards and dark red, texture-veined black fallswith a wide mauve-rose band and gold lines near the periwin-kle beard. Slight spicy fragrance. Charming, long-lived, low-growing perennials. April–May bloom. 15”h Í∏ $9.00—4.5” pot
P306 Dwarf Wild Iris Iris setosa canadensis Purple and white flowers in summer are accented with darkveins. Native to the northeastern U.S. and Canada. Prefersmoist soil. Syn. Iris setosa nana. 12–15”h ͉ $3.00—2.5” potJapanese Iris Iris ensataHuge, flat iris blossoms. Native to Japanese and Siberian pondedges, so they require moisture, but will do well in gardens ifwatered regularly. Blooms about a month after tall beardediris, from late June into early July. Í∏$5.00—bareroot:P307 Eileen’s Dream—Double velvet purple flowers with yel-
with blue and fuchsia. Yellow signal. Mid-season bloom.38”h
P309 Pink Lady—Large light pink petals with small yellowflames toward the center. 32–36”h
Louisiana IrisNative to Louisiana wetlands but hardy here. The flowers areusually very wide-petaled and open, showing brightly coloredstyle-arms and sharp signals. Late spring–early summerbloom. Í∏$7.00—4.5” pot:P310 Bold Pretenderß—Pale red standards and darker red
falls with large yellow-green signals. Mid-season bloom.36”h
P311 Sea Wisp◊ß—Light blue-violet 3–8” flowers with ayellow signal. 24–36”h
Siberian Iris Iris sibiricaBlooms June–July, after the bearded iris, extending the iris sea-son. Graceful, sword-like foliage. Does well in most kinds ofsoil, though native to moist areas. Í∏$5.00—bareroot:P312 Butter and Sugar—Butter yellow falls and ivory stan-
dards. Mid-season bloom with rebloom. 28”h P313 How Audacious◊—Violet petals sprinkled with
white have large yellow centers and narrow cream edges.24–34”h
more like a rose than an iris. 24–28”h P315 Snow Queen—White with a yellow throat. Reblooms.
38”h$6.00—4.5” pot:P316 Welcome Returnß—Velvet deep purple flower that
reblooms. 24”h $10.00—4.5” pot:P317 Sky Mirror◊ß—Light violet-blue standards with
greenish blue centers. Light and dark violet-blue fallswith a small yellow signal. 34–38”h
P318 Sky Wings—Dainty sky blue flowers with yellow blazeson the falls. 24–36”h
P319 Iris, Variegated ◊Iris pallida Albo VariegataFragrant violet flowers. Sword-like leaves are striped withwhite. Early summer bloom. Also called zebra iris. 24–30”hÍ∏ $6.00—3” plug
Iris termsIris
Any iris listed as bareroot can be found outside in the Bulbs & Bareroots section.
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See also IRIS, JAPANESE ROOF, page 19 — BLACKBERRY LILY and CANDY LILY, page 22 — and IRIS, BLUE FLAG , page 54
Plant widths are similar to their heightsunless noted otherwise.
Monkshood
Located outside
at the end ofShrubs &Trees
PEONY CONTINUES ON PAGE 29
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Lilies Lilium
Asiatic Lilies Í∏Strong, lasting color. These bulbs increase year after year. Divide when theirstems are crowded. They bloom from the end of June into July.
P403 Henry’s Lily L. henryi—Large, down-facing orange flowers with brown spotsand raised papillae that look likewhiskers. Green centers. August. ★★★★★ 48”h $5.00—1 bulb
P404 L. pumilum—Many waxy 2” orange-rednodding flowers with curled-back petals.One of the first lilies to bloom (in June).★★★★★ 24–36”h $5.00—1 bulb
P405 Pink Turk’s Cap L. lankongense—Fromthe high mountains of China, this lily hasa stem of six to 12 pale lavender-pink,nodding, down-facing flowers with bur-gundy-red spots and green nectargrooves. The petals are fully curled back-ward, looking as though they are pattingeach other on the back. Prefers lightshade and moist soil. Fragrant. July. 36–54”h $5.00—1 bulb
P406 Regal Lily L. regale—White with a pinkreverse and yellow throat. The first fra-grant trumpet lily to appear each year.June–July bloom time. ★★★★★ 36–48”h∫ $5.00—1 bulb
P407 Tiger Lily, Double L. lancifolium florepleno—The same deep orange petals withchocolate spots as regular tiger lilies, butwith more than 30 petals. 1870 heirloom.Flowers throughout August. 32–60”h $5.00—3.5” pot
P408 Uchida L. speciosum rubrum—Curled-backdeep pink petals with darker speckles areoutlined in white. Easy to grow and lateblooming. Light fragrance. From Japan.48”h ∫ $5.00—1 bulb
Trumpet Lilies Í
$6.00—1 bulb:P409 Beijing Moon—Down-facing white
flowers with a pink reverse and pinkedges. Yellow-green throat. 54”h
P410 Eastern Moon◊—Elongated darkbuds open to light pink flowers withbands of yellow-green radiating fromthe center. 48–60”h
P343 Ladylike—Peach-pink pixie with yellowcenters. 12”h
P344 Landini—Deep black-burgundy makes aspectacular focal point anywhere youplace it. ★★★★★ 36–48”h ∫
P345 Little Kiss—Petite, up-facing peach-watermelon flowers with darker veinsand a greenish throat. No pollen orscent. 18–30”h
P346 Mapira—Deep burgundy almost blackup-facing flowers. 36–48”h
P347 Mascara◊—Up-facing dark bur-gundy flowers. 36–48”h
P348 Navona◊—Large, up-facing clearwhite flowers with dark maroon sta-mens. Fragrant. 24–36”h
P349 Netty’s Pride—Minnesota-bred, withup-facing 5” white flowers. The middlesection of each petal is densely speckledwith dark reddish purple that almostappears black against the white.Vigorous, early, and lightly fragrant. 27–36”h
$4.00—1 bulb (continued):P350 Night Flyer—Black-scarlet 6” flowers
with recurved tips. 15–25 flowers perstem. July. 36–72”h ∫
P351 Night Rider◊—Eye-catching, trum-pet-shaped flowers are nearly black withorange-chocolate stamens. 48”h
P352 Paris Heart—Orange with manymahogany spreckles in the center. 36”h
P353 Purple Eye◊—Numerous up-facingflowers, purple-maroon with darker pur-ple-black centers. 32–40”h
P354 Stainless Steel◊—Glowing orangeflowers are up-facing and pollenless.24–36”h
P356 Sweet Surrender◊—Slightlyrecurved creamy white flowers withdark maroon freckles. A hybrid fromHugh and Ruth Cocker of Rochester;may naturalize. 24–36”h
P358 Tiger Babies—Pale apricot 3–4” flowerswith deep peach throats and dark spotsringing the center. Lightly fragrant. Up to 18 flowers on a stem. 36–48”h ˙
P359 Tiny Comfort◊—Dark red flowerswith even darker red speckles and shad-ing toward the center. 12–16”h
P397 Thalita—Double. Rose to dark pinkflowers with lighter edges and spottedcenters. 36–40”h ∫ $5.00—1 bulb
Oriental lilies are incredibly fragrant hybrids of species from Japan.Usually out-facting, they bloom from the end of July into August andprefer acid soil. Likely to be short-lived in Minnesota.
Species Lilies Í∏
See more L I L I E S , pages 19 and 54
Orienpet Lilies Í
$5.00—1 bulb unless noted otherwise:P370 Anastasia—Wide open 6–11” flowers
are white, washed with hot rose-pink.Each curled-back petal has speckles in itscenter and green nectar grooves. Bloomsin mid-August, and has a second crop ofbuds after the first. Somewhat down-fac-ing, which you want when a plant getstaller than you are. Sweet spice scentintensifies in evening. 48–72”h
P371 Beverly Dreams◊—Very large, waxyflowers with dark red centers, soft whiteborders, and green-furrowed throats.Fragrant. 48–72”h
P372 Black Beauty—Deep crimson, curled-back petals. Vigorous, heavy bloomer. ★★★★★ 60”h
P373 Conca d’Or—Cheerful yellow. 48–60”h∫
P374 Late Morning◊—Down-facing yellow flowers that shade to creamy tips.Fragrant. 60–72”h
P375 Montego Bay—Salmon-pink flowerswith peach and yellow accents and dark-er freckles. 56”h
P376 Northern Delight—Wisconsin-bred lilywith up to 20 sunny yellow 8” out-facingtrumpets per stem. Bright green nectargrooves. Light fragrance. Vigorous, fast-growing. 60”h $14.00—1 bulb
P377 Orania—Pink buds bloom to pale gold-butterscotch 8” flowers that are lightertowards the edges and lighten more withage. Backs of petals have raspberry cen-tral bars. Out-facing and somewhat fra-grant. June–July. 32–47”h
P378 Pretty Woman◊—Waxy-petaledpure white flowers are large and fragrant. 42–60”h
P379 Robert Griesbach◊—Named for itsWisconsin hybridizer, the flower is whitewith dark red brush strokes and a goldand green center. Fragrant. 36–60”h
P380 Scarlet Delight◊—Showy deep red8” flowers with yellow-edged green cen-ters. Recurved and down-facing. Bloomsheavily. Fragrant. 48–60”h
P381 Scheherazade—Curled-back burgundyred petals are edged in gold shading intowhite, and the throat shows the samedramatic color pattern. Can easily reach96” or more when established. 48–72” in the first year; blooms mid-August. ★★★★★ 48–96”h
P382 Touchstone◊—Handsome up-facingplum-colored flowers that are fragrant.42–48”h
P383 Yelloween◊—Lightly scented softyellow flowers with a tinge of green. 42–60”h
Cross between the Oriental and Trumpet lilies. Exceptional vigor and fragrance. They bloom July into August.
Most lilies prefer to be planted with their “heads in the sun, feet in the shade”in well-drained soil. They show off best in your garden planted in groups.Plant several groups with different blooming times to lengthen the season.
Other Lilies Í$5.00—1 bulb:P398 Fusion—Red-orange cross of Easter lily
and leopard lily. Somewhat out-facingblooms with brownish spots circled inyellow in the center. Mid-June to earlyJuly blooms. Winter mulch recommend-ed. 36–60”h
P399 Kushi Maya—Lilium nepalense crossedwith an oriental. Greenish white flowerswith burgundy centers. Strongly scent-ed. Blooms July–August. 39”h ∫
P400 Lady Alice—Cream with an apricot-orange center and small cinnamon
spots. Strongly recurved. Lilium henryicrossed with a trumpet. Blooms laterthan trumpet lilies. 36–48”h ∫
P401 Triumphator—Huge, trumpet-likewhite flowers with almost maroon cen-ters. Fragrant and spectacular, excellentcut flower. Blooms July–August. Liliumlongiflorum crossed with an oriental. 48–60”h
P402 Yellow Power◊—Large, out-facingsunny yellow flowers with a green eye.Blooms in July. Lilium nepalense crossedwith an oriental lily. 24–36”h
Lilies crossed between lily divisions or species. Bloom times are noted.
Note: While lilies arenontoxic for humans,they are extremely poisonous to cats. ¥
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PerennialsPeony continued from page 27$26.00—2 gal. pot:P462 Burma Midnight◊—Taller than
other red peonies and covered insingle garnet flowers with brightgold centers. Mid-season. 32–38”h
P463 Celebrity—Rosy pink to raspberry-red 6” flowerswith white tufted centers. Strong stems. Goodcut flower. Mid- to late season. 36–48”h Ω∫
P464 Cherry Charm◊—Cupped single hybrid with agold center, like Coral Charm, but in cherry red. Itblooms in late May on strong stems. 32”h
P465 Claudia◊—Semi-double flowers open a strongcoral-pink and mellow to a pale salmon. 28–36”h
P466 Dairy Anne◊—Pure white with a fluffy lightyellow center. Each short, strong stem holds twoor three 5” flowers that resemble anemones.Japanese form. 24”h
P467 Early Scout—Very early-blooming single to semi-double hybrid with dark crimson flowers aboveferny foliage. (Auten 1952) 18–24”h ‰
P468 Ivory Treasure◊—Fragrant Japanese formflowers in lustrous ivory with bright gold centers.Early June bloom. 30”h
P469 My Petite Cherie◊—Semi-double flowers insoft pink with golden stamens peeking throughthe petals. Strong stems and the sweet fragranceof old-fashioned roses. Compact, so great for asmall garden. Mid-season. 22”h
P470 Pink Cutie◊—Single flowers with roundpetals of palest pink around a frothy center of yellow stamens. Mid-season. 30”h
P471 Pink Giggles◊—Deep pink shading to lightpink, these 6” flowers have a Japanese form withruffled petals and pale yellow stamens. Light fragrance. Mid-season. 30”h
P472 Pink Hawaiian Coral P. x peregrina—Coral semi-double fragrant hybrid with rounded petals form-ing a rose shape. Delicate yellow stamens andcreamy carpels. Early season. 30–36”h by 30–36”w
P473 Pink Spinners◊—Flowers resemble parrottulips with their twisted, curved petals of rasp-berry, pink, and cream swirling around a goldencenter. Strong, sweet fragrance. Mid-season. 24”h
P474 Prince Charming◊—Deep red flowers with acrimson-ringed yellow center. Rarely offered.Japanese form. Mid-season. 34”h
P475 Raspberry Rumba◊—A standout for modernfloral arrangements, this 4” single flower is a tor-nado of form and vivid color. Striped buds opento unusual feathery petals that are streaked rasp-berry-pink on white. Mid-season. Fragrant. 32”h
P476 Scarlet O’Hara◊—Bright red single hybridwith gold centers. Early, fragrant, and vigorous.36”h
P477a Scatterbrain Pink◊—Twisted, fluted petalsof soft pink and white streaked with pale green.Single hybrid. Delicate and fragrant. Early. 26”h
P477b Sea Shell—Satiny, single flowers are bright pinkwith orange to yellow centers. Elegantly upright,it rarely requires staking. Mid-season. Vigorousand highly fragrant. 36”h
P478 Sorbet—Fully double flowers with pink andwhite layers and canary yellow centers. Mid-season. 36”h
P479 Sword Dance◊—Cupped dark red flowerswith curly red and yellow stamens. Japaneseform. Non-fading and wind-resistant. Does notneed staking. June bloom. 34”h
P480 Waltz◊—Short in stature, but large in thenumber of intense rosy pink, single flowers. Early-blooming hybrid from the Dance series. 22”h
See more PEONIES, page 19
Periwinkle Vinca minorEvergreen, trailing ground cover for shady areas,including slopes and woods. Tubular five-petaled flow-ers in spring, then at times through fall. Does wellunder shrubs or interplanted with spring bulbs; goodfor summer containers, too. Takes dry shade whenestablished. Mowing it low after blooming every couple of years helps keep it dense. ∏Ó˝¥$11.00—6 plants in a pack:P481 Bowles Cunninghamß—Larger blue-lavender
flowers. 4–8”h by 10–14”w P482 Illuminationß—Lavender flowers. Leaves are
bright yellow with green edges. 4”h by 24”w çP483 Purple V. minor atropurpureaß—Deep plum
flowers in spring dot a thick mat of glossy darkgreen leaves. 1–4”h by 24–36”w
P484 Phlox, Creeping ßPhlox stolonifera Home Fires Deep pink. Spreading, spring-blooming plants with anabundance of fragrant flowers are easy to grow. ★★★★★
4–8”h by 12–24”w Í∏˝‰ $2.00—2.5” pot
Phlox, Moss Phlox subulataThe foundation of the spring rock garden. Low, spread-ing plants absolutely covered with flowers in May.Neat mounds of juniper-like foliage for the rest of theseason. Can be sheared in summer to refresh thefoliage. Deer tend to avoid it. Prefers well-drained,sandy soil with regular water. Í˝‰$11.00—6 plants in a pack:P485 Amazing Graceß—White flowers with fuchsia
pink central whiskers. 4–6”h P486 Drummond’s Pinkß—Extra large bubblegum
pink flowers with purple eyes and whiskers. 4–8”h by 16–24”w
P487 Oakington Blue Eyesß—Pale lavender. 4–8”hby 16–24”w
P488 Purple Beauty◊ß—Lilac-purple flowerswith deeper purple snowflake centers punctuatedwith a dot of yellow. Sweet fragrance. 4–6”h by 12–24”w ∫
P489 Scarlet Flameß—Dark magenta with a darkermagenta center. 4”h by 16–24”w
See also the native PHLOX, page 55
Pigsqueak Bergenia cordifoliaLarge, shiny, heart-shaped leaves. Native to Siberia, whichtends to be good news for Minnesota gardeners. A quin-tessential shade plant, also called heartleaf. Í∏Ó$2.00—2.5” pot:P490 B. cordifoliaß—Pink flower clusters in early
spring. 12”h çP491 Red Beautyß—Red flowers. Leaves turn red in
the fall. Also known as Red Start. 18”h
Pinks, Hardy DianthusContrary to their common name, not all pinks are pink.The name refers to the jagged edges of the petals (as inpinking shears). Compact, mat-forming favorites for lin-ing paths and beds in cottage gardens with narrow, blue-green foliage. The Latin name, Dianthus, means “divineflower.” Needs well-drained soil. Í∏´˝‰¥$2.00—2.5” pot:P492 Brilliant D. deltoidesß—Bright crimson flowers
in late spring and summer. Unscented. Alsoknown as maiden pinks. 6–9”h
P493 Firewitch D. gratianopolitanusß—Clove-scentedmagenta flowers, spring through fall. The petalsare sweet and tasty in a salad once the white baseof each petal is pinched off. Do not eat the leavesor let your pets eat them. Heat-resistant and cold-tolerant. Also known as cheddar pinks. ★★★★★ 6”h
$3.00—2.5” pot:P494 Spotty D. gratianopolitanus—Eye-catching deep
pink flowers with white sprinkles and edges.Mounding. Blooms May–July and in September.Also called cheddar pinks. 6–12”h by 12–24”w
Pinks, Hardy continued$6.00—2.5” pot:P495 Pink Lemonade D. plumarius◊—Hot pink,
bloom heavily in late spring and then rebloommore lightly through the summer. “Kahori” isJapanese for “fragrant.” 8–12”h
See more PINKS, pages 10 and 38
P497 Poppy, Alpine ßPapaver miyabeanum MoondanceFinely cut blue-green foliage with lemon yellow cuppedflowers summer to fall. Dwarf. May self-seed. Deer-and rabbit-resistant. 6–15”h Í¥‰ $2.00—2.5” pot
Poppy, Iceland Papaver nudicauleBlooms the first year in late spring and early summer.Long-blooming, fragrant, delicate flowers. Short-livedperennial. 12–24”h Í¥$2.00—2.5” pot:P498 Spring Fever RedßP499 Wonderland Orangeß
Poppy, Oriental Papaver orientaleLarge, glossy cups of tissue-paper petals with fluffy pur-ple-black centers in early summer. When it's doneblooming, the foliage dies back and can be removed.Needs well-drained soil and does not like to be moved.Both the flowers and the Dr. Seussian seed heads aregreat in arrangements. Í∏¥$2.00—2.5” pot:P500 Allegroß—Dazzling scarlet flowers. Shorter. 16”h
Key Í Full sun∏ Part sun/part shadeÓ Shade
Ω Good for beesı Audubon-endorsed∫ Butterfly-friendly˙Hummingbird-friendly
Plant widths are similar to their heightsunless noted otherwise.
Pinks
Located outside
at the end ofShrubs &Trees
If you plant more than one varietyof peony, you can have up to sevenweeks of bloom time, from late
May until early July in the Twin Cities.Areas like Duluth may still have bloomas late as mid-July. Knowing a bit aboutthese long-lived plants makes it easierto decide which ones to grow.
Bloom times, details• Very early (weeks 1–2): fernleaf (U036,
P467) and other species (U039), pluswoody peonies (U041–U047)
• Early (weeks 2–3): single hybrids(P464, P476, P477a, P480)
• Mid (weeks 3–4): double hybrids(P472), singles from this page
• Mid-late (weeks 4–5): many semi-doubles and doubles from this page
• Late (weeks 5–6): Japanese (P468, P479)• Very late (weeks 6–7): a few hybrids,
plus the Itohs (U037, U038)• Hybrids nearly always have only one
bud per flower stem while P. lactiflorahas from three to 12 side buds.
• Most hybrids have strong stems thatdo not require support.
The late bloomers are sensitive totemperature. If summer heat arrivesearly, many of the cultivars in weeks5–7 may open at nearly the same time.If we ease into summer, we have alonger period of bloom.
Bloom typesPeony blossoms come in a range of
different forms. Chinese growers list 15 different forms, while the AmericanPeony Society currently uses just six.Here is the APS list.
Single: A single row (or,at most, two rows) of petalssurround a central group offuzzy, yellow, pollen-bearing stamens,with a small cluster of carpels in thevery middle.
Japanese: Marked by alarge, central cluster of sta-mens that have all beentransformed into very slender petalscalled staminodes. Usually the edgesand tips of the staminodes are yellow.
Anemone: A version of theJapanese type, but the staminodes are
even more petal-like and arenow referred to as petaloids.The petaloids are almostalways a single color.
Semi-double: Two, three,or more rows of petals withsome irregularly shapedpetaloids. In some cases the yellow stamens are mixed in with thepetaloids; in others there is a distinctcenter of stamens and carpels (thepollen-receiving parts of the flower).
Double: Many layers ofruffled petals. Usually no stamens are visible sincemost have become petals. Sometimes athin ring of stamens is seen among thepetals.
Bomb: Typically, the cen-ter segments form a roundball, sitting on top of a low-er ring of “guard” petals, which are sometimes a different color. (The word“bomb” probably comes from bombe,which is the name of a round, frozendessert popular after WWI.)
We hope these guidelines help youvary the bloom times and forms of yourpeonies to bring almost two months ofbeauty to your garden.
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Peony TermsBY MARY SCHWARTZBAUER
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Key Í Full sun∏ Part sun/part shadeÓ Shade
Ω Attractive to beesı Audubon-endorsed∫ Butterfly-friendly˙Hummingbird-friendly
Primrose PrimulaSweet, early spring flowers. They prefer cool tempera-tures and a rich, consistently moist soil. They appreci-ate full sun in the spring, but must have semi-shade asthe temperatures warm. Primroses need to be grownwhere they never dry out. ∏¥$2.00—2.5” pot:P506 Super Nova Mix P. x polyanthaß—6”h $3.00—2.5” pot:P507 Drumstick P. denticulata—Dense clusters of
flowers in red-purple to white above a whorl oftextured leaves. 12–14”h
$4.00—3.5” pot:P508 Giant Cowslip P. florindae—The most fragrant of
them all with a wonderful nutmeg scent. Umbelsof about 40 funnel-shaped, nodding yellow flow-ers, June–July. 36”h
P509 Pussytoes, Red Antennaria dioicaßGroups of round red puffballs make this plant a color-ful addition to Minnesota’s native white pussytoes. Itsspring to early summer flowers attract pollinators, andits gray-green foliage lends interest to rock gardens allsummer. Native to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.Spreads by rhizomes and tolerates drought. Likes verygood drainage. 3–6”h ÍΩ∫˝‰ $2.00—2.5” pot
See also the native PUSSYTOES, page 56
P510 Ragged Robin Lychnis flos-cuculi Rose pink 1.5” blossoms on wiry burgundy stems.Each narrow petal is divided into four unequal parts,giving the flower a tattered appearance. Blooms in latespring and early summer. European native. Prefersmoist soil. Deer-resistant. Nicknames include cuckooflower, shaggy Jacks, and ragged Willie. Syn. Silene flos-cuculi. 24–36”h ÍΩ∫¥ $2.00—2.5” pot
P511 Red Birds in a Tree Scrophularia macrantha Small puffy red flowers, tipped in white, cluster alongthe branches of this narrow shrub. One of the fewplants pollinated by hummingbirds. Likes well-drainedsoil. Trial in our zone. 36–48”h ∏˙ $3.00—2.5” pot
P512 Red Hot Poker ßKniphofia uvaria TritomaAn exciting mixture of yellows, oranges, and hot redsfrom June–September. Requires good drainage andwinter mulch. Rocket-shaped flower spikes. 24–36”hÍ∏‰ $2.00—2.5” pot
P513 Rock Cress, Blue ßAubrieta Cascade BlueThree to four weeks of plentiful violet-blue flowerswith tiny yellow centers in late spring and early sum-mer. Wonderful cascading over walls or providing acolorful carpet under tulips and other spring flowers.Likes alkaline soil and good drainage. Deer-resistant.4–6”h by 12–24”w Í∏˝‰ $2.00—2.5” pot
P515 Rose Campion Lychnis coronaria Gardener’s World A cottage garden plant of southeastern Europe widelycultivated for its attractive woolly gray-green foliageand showy, double crimson flowers. Be careful not toweed it out in spring. Blooms June–August. 12–24”hÍ∏Ω $8.00—1 quart pot
P516 Rose Mallow Hibiscus lasiocarpos Grows along rivers and in bogs from California toIndiana, bearing magnificent cream, pink, or red flow-ers, 4–6” across, with a deep maroon eye. Fuzzyfoliage. Blooms July and August. 48–60”h Í∏Ó
$3.00—3.5” potSee also HIBISCUS, page 25
Russian Sage Perovskia atriplicifoliaOpen and wiry, with gray-green foliage and clouds oftiny violet flowers summer through fall. Prune inMarch or April, cutting back to 6–12”. Í∏$4.00—3.5” pot:P517 Little Spireß—Compact, with long bloom time.
Good for small gardens. 24”h ΩP518 P. atriplicifolia—Aromatic silvery leaves and
showy flowers on woody stems. Blooms Julythrough autumn. 24–36”h Ω∫
Sage, Flowering Salvia nemerosaUpright flowers spikes. Compact and easy to grow.Deer- and rabbit-resistant. Í$7.00—4.5” pot:P519 Bumblesky◊ß—Pale sky blue flowers. A
petite variety for the front of the garden. Cut backstems after blooming for a second flush of flow-ers. 15”h Ω∫
ers in soft pink are held in purple cups againstthe stems. Blooms early summer. Dried seedheads in fall. Fragrant. 18–20”h ∫
$12.00—4.5” pot:P521 Madeline◊ß—Spires of bright violet-blue
flowers that have a white lower petal with a blueedge. Discovered in a field of plain blue salvia byDutch garden designer Piet Oudolf. Deadhead fora second bloom. 28–32”h Ω∫˙
P522 Sage, Jerusalem Phlomis cashmerianaSpires of showy lavender-pink tubular flowers inwhorls in summer. Long, felted gray-green leaves andwoolly stems. Good contrast to fine-foliaged plants. Drought-tolerant. Native to the Himalayas. 24–36”h by18–24”w Í $6.00—4.5” pot
P523 Saxifrage, Maple-Leaved Mukdenia rossii Crimson FansBeautiful maple-like leaves emerge splashed withbright red, remain red all summer, and turn gold in thefall. Bell-shaped white flowers. Can be used as aground cover. From China. 12–14”h ∏Ó˝ç¥
$13.00—1 gal. potSea Holly EryngiumA dramatic cut flower. Hot sun and well-drained soil.Drought- and deer-tolerant. Í¥$2.00—2.5” pot:P524 Silver Ghost E. giganteum—Cone-shaped green
flowerheads with frosty-looking, greenish whitebracts. 36–48”h
$3.00—2.5” pot:P525 Amethyst E. amethystinum—Beautiful blue spiny
globes, leaves of steel blue. 24”h Ω$6.00—2.5” pot:P526 Neptune’s Gold E. zabelii—Lime green foliage
and electric blue flowers surrounded by bracts ofbluish silver blending to palest chartreuse.Guaranteed double-takes. 20–24”h Ω∫
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CreepingLow-growing, with textured foliage and inter-esting flowers. Widths vary with variety andconditions, but as a rule, place them wherethey have room to spread.
P545 Angelina S. rupestreß—Brilliant goldleaves on trailing stems. Orange fall color. Discovered in a private garden inCroatia. 6–8”h by 12–24”w $11.00—6 plants in a pack
P546 Bertram Anderson S. cauticolaß—Glossy purple stems are cloaked withcool gray-purple leaves. Hot rose-pinkflowers contrast nicely in late summer. ★★★★★ 12”h by 12–24”w $5.00—4.5” pot
P547 Fuldaglut (Fireglow)ß—Red-orangefoliage and red flowers. Bred in Germany.4”h by 4–18”w $5.00—4 plants in a pack
P548 Golden Carpet S. acreß—Yellow flow-ers in summer. Best in full sun. 2–3”h by 12–24”w $5.00—4 plants in a pack
P549 Goldilocks S. selskianium—Clusters ofsmall, star-shaped yellow flowers on redstems add pizzazz in late summer. Tinyhairs on the narrow leaves and stemsmake it unique. 6–8”h by 8–12”w $3.00—2.5” pot
P550 Gray S. platycladus—Evergreen blue-greenrosettes of leaves with large (for a stone -crop) white flowers with pink centers.3”h by 8–12”w $3.00—2.5” pot
P551 John Creech S. spuriumß—Small-leafedsedum with pink flowers forms tightmats. Can be planted between steppingstones or even substituted for a lawnover smaller areas since it tolerates lightfoot traffic. 2”h by 6–12”w $3.00—3.5” pot
P552 Lemon Drops—Tidy little stonecropwith bright yellow flowers in late sum-mer and fall. Can take more shade thanmost stonecrops. 6”h by 12”w $6.00—3” deep pot
P553 Lidakense S. cauticolaß—Great forrocks or walls. Compact mounds ofrounded blue to bronzy red foliage withterminal clusters of starry pink flowersin late summer. ★★★★★ 3–4”h $5.00—4.5” pot
P554 Mediovariegatum S. sieboldii—Creamleaves edged in gray-blue on slenderarching stems resemble sprays of euca-lyptus. Gets hints of pink in sun. Fluffypink flowers in October. ★★★★★ 4–8”hby 12–18”w $3.00—2.5” pot
P555 October Daphne S. sieboldii—Foliage isattractive throughout the season withpink-margined blue-green pads low tothe ground. The pink flowers don’tappear until well into autumn, providinggreat late-season interest. 4”h by 12–15”w $6.00—3” deep pot
P556 Oracle S. forsterianum—Blue-gray, needle-like foliage. Large gold flowerclusters July–September. 4–8”h by 9–12”w $3.00—2.5” pot
P557 Pink Beacon S. ussuriense—Siberian suc-culent with pink buds that open carmine-red in late summer. Dark green roundleaves become more purple-burgundy insun and darken to bronze in fall. 6–12”hby 12–16”w $3.00—3.5” pot
P558 Purple Jazz—Purple serrated leaveswith a bluish coating are teal underneathand have purple-pink stems. Yes, all thatjazz, and then frosty pink flowers in July.12”h $6.00—3.5” pot
P559 SunSparkler Dazzleberry—Raspberry6–9” flower clusters cover the blue-gray-purple foliage in August and September.8”h by 18”w $6.00—4.5” pot
P560 SunSparkler Firecrackerß—Dark redfoliage and pink flowers August–October.6”h by 18”w $3.00—3.5” pot
P561 SunSparkler Plum Dazzled◊—Darkpurple foliage with 6–8” raspberry flowerclusters in late summer, into fall. Bloomstwo to three weeks later thanDazzleberry. 6–8”h by 15–18”w $6.00—3” plug
P562 Voodoo S. spurium ß—Sprawlingground cover with brilliant rose red, star-like flowers and rounded burgundyfoliage. Eye-catching. 4–6”h by 24”w $5.00—4 plants in a pack
P563 White Diamond S. pachycladosß—Low-growing hummocks of tiny blue-greenrosettes bear attractive, large white flow-ers. Sparkles like diamonds after eachrainfall. From the mountains ofAfghanistan. Full sun. 6”h by 8–15”w $3.00—3.5” pot
P564 Woodland S. ternatum—White flowersand green foliage. Native to the easternU.S. 3–4”h by 6”w ∏ $3.00—2.5” pot
P565 Yellow S. sichotense—Provides color inthe garden twice, with bright yellowflowers in early summer and crimsonleaves in fall. Mound of fine-texturedleaves will spread slowly. 3–6”h by 6–12”w $3.00—2.5” pot
UprightDramatic, taller succulents are fall-blooming,providing late-season foraging for bees.Fragrant. Leave untrimmed for winter interest.
P566 Cherry Truffleß—Multiple crowns ofbicolor purple-black and gray-greenleaves in spring change to purple-blackin the summer on this compact grower.Warm pink flowers mid-summer. 16”hby 24”w $4.00—3.5” pot
P567 Emperor’s Wave S. telephiumß—Blue-green pointed leaves, dark stems, andreddish purple flowers. Umbrella-likeflowerheads August–September. 16–18”h $2.00—2.5” pot
P568 Mediovariegatum S. alboroseum—A most colorful stonecrop, thanks to itsyellow leaves trimmed in emerald green.Fuzzy white flowers in late summer.15”h $3.00—2.5” pot
P569 Purple Emperor—Dark, almost blackfoliage with red flowers. Upright butcompact. 15”h $4.00—3.5” pot
P570 Red Cauli S. telephium—Pinkish red flowers in flat clusters late summer tofall on a background of blue-green leavestinged with purple. 8–15”h $8.00—1 quart pot
Fine Gardening magazine called these succulents the “most versatile,drought-tolerant, and easy-to-grow perennials, producing carpets of bloomthat look spectacular.” Best color in full sun.
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Stonecrop Sedum Í∏‰Ω∫ç˝¥
see also STONECROP , MINIATURE , pages 10 and 11
Sea Holly continued$10.00—4.5” pot:P527 Big Blueß—Iridescent blue bracts surround a
greenish thimble-like center. Branching bluestems with silver leaves. Blueness increasesthrough the summer. 24–30”h Ω
Sea Thrift Armeria maritimaNeat evergreen clumps of grassy foliage with globe-shaped flowers. Easy. Good winter drainage is essen-tial. Divide plants every few years to keep themvigorous. Prefers low-fertility soil. Í˝‰$2.00—2.5” pot:P528 Bloodstoneß—Deep pink flowers mid-spring
through early summer and then sporadicallythrough fall. 8–10”h
P529 Rubrifolia—Reddish leaves and pink flowers latespring to early summer. 8–10”h
$6.00—4.5” pot:P530 Morning Star Deep Roseß—Multiple short
stems and intense flower color. Should bloom thefirst year. 6–12”h
See also SEA THRIFT, MINIATURE, page 10
P531a Self-Heal, Large-Flowered ß◊Prunella grandiflora Bella BlueClusters of many small dark blue-purple flowers latespring to late sumer on compact, neat plants. 6–12”hby 18–36”w Í∏Ω∫˝ $11.00—6 plants in a pack
P531b Shamrock, Purple ßTrifolium repens Dark DancerNearly black leaves with green edges. Fun and unusual.Grown for its foliage: this isn’t lawn clover. 4”hÍ∏Ω∫˝ç¥ $11.00—6 plants in a pack
P532 Shooting Star, Giant Dodecatheon AphroditeIntense purple-pink flowers on giant (for a shootingstar) robust plants. Blooms May–June. 20”h ∏Ó‰
$9.00—4.5” potSiberian Heartleaf Brunnera macrophyllaHeart-shaped foliage with clusters of small true blueflowers like forget-me-nots, May–June. ∏Ó$6.00—4.5” pot:P533 Green leavesß—12–18”h by 24–30”w$10.00—4.5” pot:P534 Alexander’s Greatß—Greenish silver leaves
with green veins and narrow green margins. Alarger version of Jack Frost. 14–18”h by 24–30”w
P535 Solomon’s Seal, Variegated Polygonatum multiflorum Variegatum Leaves have wide white to cream stripes. Tiny whitebell flowers hang below arching stems in spring. Addsairy contrast to large-leaved plants like hostas. 24”h∏ÓΩç $8.00—4.5” pot
See also SOLOMON’S SEAL, STARRY, page 56
Speedwell VeronicaDense, tapered flower spikes rise above lower foliage.Deer- and rabbit-resistant. Í∏Ω∫˝‰$2.00—2.5” pot:P536 Giles van Heesß—Pink flowers from early
summer through frost. ★★★★★ 6”h P537 Silver V. spicata incana—Mid-summer blue-purple
flowers set off by woolly silver foliage. Prefersexcellent drainage. 18–24”h
$3.00—2.5” pot:P538 First Love—Fluorescent pink flower spikes.
Blooms all summer, and especially attention-get-ting planted in a group. Great cut flower. 6–12”h
$6.00—4.5” pot:P539 Purpleicious V. spicata◊ß—Pinkish purple
flowers. Fragrant. Good cut flowers. 16–20”h
See also VERONICA, CREEPING, page 10
P540 Spikenard, Japanese Golden ßAralia cordata Sun KingRed-brown stems lined with 6” bright gold leavesbring a tropical look to any shady area. Tall spikes ofwhite flowers are followed by decorative black fruit.Edible shoots in spring, like asparagus. 48”h by 36”w∏ $12.00—4.5” pot
Spurge, Cushion Euphorbia polychromaElectric color for spring. Í∏˝ç¥$2.00—2.5” pot:P541 E. polychromaß—Showy yellow-green bracts in
early spring. ★★★★★ 16–24”h $5.00—2.5” pot:P542 First Blush—Striking tricolor foliage is white and
green with dramatic pink edges in spring and fall.Gold blossoms in late spring to early summerfade to cream. ★★★★★ 8–12”h
Spurge, Cushion continued$7.00—4.5” pot:P543 Bonfireß—This plant will stop you in your
tracks with its color variation. It has deep purple,red, and orange leaves with crackling yellowbracts in spring. ★★★★★ 18”h
P544 Star of Bethlehem ßOrnithogalum umbellatum Six white petals forming 2” stars above narrow foliage.Blooms all May and will naturalize in grass. 6–12”hÍ∏¥ $6.00—4.5” pot
Stonecrop see page 30Sundrops OenotheraCheery flowers in summer. Í∫$2.00—2.5” pot:P571 Ozark O. missouriensisß—Large yellow flowers
on semi-trailing plants June–August. ★★★★★
6–12”h P572 Pink O. speciosaß—A lovely pink version of sun-
drops. Spreads, possibly aggressively. 12”h Ω
P573 Sunflower, Downy Helianthus mollisßYellow 3–4” flowers from August–September. Fuzzygray-green foliage. Goldfinches will come and devourthe seeds. Drought-tolerant, Midwest native that willspread slowly by rhizomes in drier soil, faster in moistsoil. Benefits from staking. 48–60”h Í∏Ω∫Â¥ $2.00—2.5” potSee also the annual SUNFLOWERS, page 40
P574 Sweet Woodruff Galium odoratum ßSweetly fragrant tiny white flowers. Blooms May–June.Sometimes used to stuff pillows. Strong spreader, willgrow in difficult places. 6”h Í∏Ó˝Â
$5.00—4 plants in a packThyme, Creeping ThymusSpreading herb with carpets of small flowers. Tolerateslight foot traffic. Releases a spicy aroma when steppedon. May be mowed. Very hardy and extremely drought-tolerant. Happiest in well-drained soil. ÍΩ∫Ç˝‰$2.00—2.5” pot:P575 Golden Creeper T. serpyllumß—Gold foliage
topped by lavender-pink flowers. 3”h P576 Mother-of-Thyme T. serpyllumß—Deep pink to
lilac flowers. 3–6”h by 12–18”w $3.00—2.5” pot:P577 Red T. coccineusß—Bright red-purple flowers and
tiny, rounded leaves with a wonderful scent whencrushed. 2”h by 12–18”w
$5.00—4 plants in a pack:P578 Pink Chintz T. serpyllumß—Very floriferous.
3”h by 12–18”w$11.00—6 plants in a pack:P579 Spicy Orangeß—Crush the light green needle-
like foliage of this ground cover and you willknow why it is also prized for cooking. Pink flow-ers. 2–3”h by 12”w
See more THYME, pages 9 and 10
Toad Lily TricyrtisIntriguing small flowers in fall. Prefers moist soil,forming colonies in good sites. Protect from early frostso you don’t miss the flowers on this late bloomer.Native to China and Japan. ∏$2.00—2.5” pot:P580 Japanese T. hirtaß—Mauve with spots. 24”h $6.00—4.5” pot:P581 Gilt Edge T. formosana—Large, vigorous plant
with gold-edged leaves. Attractive lavender flow-ers in the fall. 24–36”h ç
$10.00—4.5” pot:P582 Moonlight Treasure—Yellow flowers in late sum-
mer to early fall sit just above light green leavesdappled with darker green splashes. 8–10”h ç
P583 Trillium, Red Trillium erectumßMaroon-red flowers with curled back petals are heldabove the foliage. Spring-blooming woodland wildflowers with whorled sets of three leaves. Cannot tol-erate full sun. Provide a rich, deep, moist soil and year-round leaf mulch. 12”h ∏ÓΩ¥ $10.00—4.5” pot
See more TRILLIUM, pages 19 and 56
P584 Tunic Flower Petrorhagia saxifraga Clouds of pink flowers all summer on tangled mats.Almost ever-blooming and so easy to grow. 4–6”h by24”w Í˝‰ $4.00—3.5” pot
P585 Turtlehead, Pink ßChelone lyonii Hot LipsPink flowers in August and September. Deep greenshiny foliage with red stems. Best in moist soil. 24–30”h Í∏ $6.00—4.5” pot
See also the native TURTLEHEAD, page 56
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Perennials Plant widths are similar to their heightsunless noted otherwise.
P586 Vervain, Rose ßGlandularia canadensis Magenta-lavender flowers May–August on dense mats.Long bloom time. Native to the Midwest. FormerlyVerbena. 12”h Í∏Ω˝‰ $3.00—3.5” pot
See also the native VERVAINS, page 56
Wild Indigo Baptisia australisA classic garden favorite with pea-blossom flowers andgray-green foliage. Blooms in June. Black seed pods lat-er in the season are good for dried arrangements.Snubbed by deer. Tolerates poor, dry soil. Does nottransplant once established. Í∏Ω∫Â¥$2.00—2.5” pot:P587 Blueß—One of the U of M’s Tough and Terrific
perennials. ★★★★★ 36–48”h $14.00—4.5” pot:P589 Brownie Points◊—Long-lasting amber and
tan blossoms that don’t fade, as some bicolorsdo. 30–36”h
P590 Lunar Eclipse◊ß—Tough but delicate-look-ing with extra-large flowers that emerge cream,turn lavender, then deepen to blue-violet. Budsopen sequentially, so the stalks have two or threecolors simultaneously. A star of the late springgarden. Bred at the Chicago Botanic Garden. 36”h
P591 Pink Lemonade◊ß—Blossoms emerge but-ter yellow, turn pink, then to dusty mauve. Allcolors seen at once. 42–48”h
P593 Vanilla Cream—Pale yellow flowers on darkstems for elegant contrast. Compact. 30–36”h
See also the native WILD INDIGO, page 56
P594 Willowherb, AlpineEpilobium fleischeri Cheerful flowers on red stems have four narrowmagenta petals alternating with four pink oval petals,somewhat resembling a compass. Compact gray-greenfoliage and attractive silvery seed heads. July andAugust bloom. 12–18”h Í∏‰ $3.00—2.5” pot
P595 Winecups Callirhoe involucrataßShowy 2–3” wine-red cup-shaped flowers late springthrough summer. Give it plenty of space. Native to theMidwest. Sprawling low plants for an informal look.Enjoys poor dry soil. 6–12”h by 24–36”w Í
$3.50—3.5” potP596 Wood Poppy Stylophorum diphyllumßA nice spot of bright yellow in the late spring to earlysummer woodland. Fuzzy green flower buds and pleas-ant, long-lasting foliage. A self-seeding Midwestnative. 12–18”h ∏Ó $3.50—3.5” pot
P597 Yellow Archangel ßLamiastrum galeobdolon Hermann’s PrideBright yellow flowers in spring. Variegated silverfoliage. Nonspreading. 12”h by 18–24”w Í∏Ó
$5.00—4 plants in a pack
P598 Yellow Indigo Thermopsis montanaßClustered yellow, lupine-like spring flowers on spikes followed by velvety seed pods. May self-seed. 24–36”h Í∏Ω¥ $2.00—2.5” pot
P599 Yucca Yucca glaucaßA dramatic, spiky plant that sends up a giant flower stalk with bell-shaped ivory flowers. Very fragrant. Native to drier sites of the Great Plains. Also called soapweed because its roots can be used to make soap. 36–72”h Í∫ $2.00—2.5” pot
About thosestars…Throughout, you willnotice plants that aremarked with five stars (★★★★★). These plantshave been awarded fivestars by Heger, Lonnee,and Whitman in the2011 edition of GrowingPerennials in Cold Climatesas some of the very bestplants available on the market.
Yucca
Shooting star
Caladium
Canna
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Key Í Full sun∏ Part sun/part shadeÓ Shade
Ω Attractive to beesı Audubon-endorsed∫ Butterfly-friendly˙Hummingbird-friendly
A001 African Milk Bush Synadenium grantiiLarge succulent from east central Africa with leath-ery apple green leaves splashed with maroon.Inconspicuous flowers. Be very careful to avoid thecaustic sap which does not blister right away, buthours later. Easy to take care of, but will drop itslower leaves to tell you it’s being over or under-watered. Up to 20’ tall in the tropics, and will growseveral inches a month, but in a container with well-drained soil it will stay a manageable size here. 48–72”h Í¥ $5.00—1 quart pot
Banana MusaGive your garden or patio that tropical look.Overwinters as a houseplant in a sunny window ordormant in a cool, dark basement. Let us know if youget bananas. Íç$12.00—6” pot:A002 Siam Ruby—There is no other banana plant
with foliage like this. Each remarkable leaf hasa surprising new pattern of ruby red (almostburgundy) and lime green flecks, streaks, andsections. Some leaves are even half red and halfgreen. Baby plants are all yellowish green anddevelop more and more red as they mature andget more sun. 48–72”h
A003 Truly Tiny◊ß—The smallest variety, withedible 1–2” sweet bananas. Leaves are splashedwith burgundy. Grow in a container, fertilize reg-ularly, water well, keep warm, and provide lots ofbright light when it’s indoors. 24”h by 48”w
A004 Banana, Abyssinian ßEnsete ventricosum MaureliiDark green leaves flushed with burgundy-red, especially in the new growth and when in full sun.Winters well in the house. Does not like to dry out.72–84”h Í∏ç $12.00—6” pot
Begonia BegoniaThese begonias are all good for part to full shade,with a variety of leaf shapes and colors. ∏Ó¥$3.00—3.5” pot:A005 Medoraß—Speckled like a trout, the small
elliptical angel-wing green leaves have a graysheen and are heavily sprinkled with silverspots. Try planting it among your other shadeplants, or in a container. Bright pink flowers.One of the easiest begonias. 24–30”h
orange double flowers with yellow centers.Great for baskets, with leaves cascading to 48” in a summer. 10”h
A007 Canary Wings◊ß—Long, yellow-greenleaves and reddish pink flowers. Looks great ina basket. 12–18”h
A008 Orange B. sutherlandii—Covered with cheerfulorange flowers all season. Angel-wing-shapedleaves with red margins and veins on cascading,branched red stems. Bring inside before frost.Keep dry and dark until spring, then put out-side and water. 8–12”h
Begonia continued$5.00—4” pot (continued):A009 Escargot B. rexß—Deeply spiraled leaves
marked in bands of silver and green curl in onthemselves like the shell of a snail. Grown forthe foliage. Also makes an excellent houseplant.6–12”h Í∏Óç $9.00—6” pot
See more BEGONIAS, page 33
A010 Brush Cherry, Topiary Eugenia myrtifolia Three-sphere topiaryIf you ever wanted to have one of those topiaries thatare made up of spheres of small leaves, here’s yourchance. Tall, slender, and elegant. 60”h Í∏
$41.00—3 gal. potA011 Caladium CaladiumßLarge leaves unfold in shades of red, pink, green, andwhite, providing color in shade. The hotter and morehumid it gets, the better caladium looks, providedwater is available. Overwinter as a houseplant or thetubers can be kept in a cool basement or heatedgarage. 24”h ∏†ç¥ $9.00—6” pot
Canna CannaFlamboyant flowers in summer and fall. Excellentplanted in groups, in flower beds, or containers. Digup the underground clumps in fall and store in a frost-free location until ready to replant in spring. Í∏$4.00—3.5” pot:A012 Cannova Roseß—Deep pink. Vigorous,
multi-stemmed plants bred to grow in coolertemperatures and more shade, so they willbloom earlier, even in a very small container(5”). 30–48”h
A013 Cannova Scarlet Bronzeß—Orange-redflowers with purple-green leaves and stems.30–48”h
$5.00—5.25” pot:A014 Achira C. edulisß—An edible canna, once an
essential crop of the Incas. Super-vigorous rootsare still used as food in the Andes and are thesource of arrowroot starch in Australia. Rootscan be roasted like a potato. Peeled stems andyoung shoots can be stir-fried like bambooshoots. Edible red and yellow-orange 2.5” flowers are attractive in salads. 48–72”h Ç´
$8.00—5.25” pot:A015 Wyomingß—Bright but soft orange blossoms
with extremely dark red foliage for striking contrast. 48–60”h ç
speckled with red. 36–42”h A017 Orange Chocolate◊—Red-orange blossoms
set against purple-chocolate leaves. Bloomsrepeatedly, starting in late spring. 24–48”h
$15.00—1 gal. pot:A018 Pretoria—Green, cream, and yellow striped
leaves, edged with red. Brilliant orange flowers.Also called Bengal Tiger. 48–72”h ç
Elephant EarsThrives in full sun and moist soil, but does well inpart sun, too. Easy. Í∏Ó¥$10.00—6” pot:A019 Black Magic Colocasia ß—Dramatic dusty
purplish black foliage. 36–72”h A020 Blue Hawaii Colocasia ß—Vibrant blue-purple
veins and margins on green leaves. Stems andthe veins on the underside of the leaves are bur-gundy. 48”h
A021 Coffee Cups Colocasia ß—Glossy olive greenleaves with dark purple stems, beautifullycupped so that the leaves catch the rain. 36–60”h
A022 Heart of the Jungle Colocasiaß—Attractivelywrinkled leaves with rippled edges are green,brushed generously with bluish black. Deeppurple stems. 30–60”h
shaped bluish green leaves with red margins,bright burgundy veins on the reverse side, andbright red (almost magenta) glossy stems thatresemble red rhubarb. 36”h
A024 Lime Zinger Xanthosoma aurea◊ß—Yellow-green 18” leaves keep their brilliant col-or best in part sun. 24–48”h ç
A025 Fatsia, Spider Web ◊Fatsia japonica Tropical-looking, deeply lobed 6–14” leaves thatdevelop white speckles first at leaf edges and thenmore towards the center. Nice accent plant for shade.Prefers shelter from cold winds, which may causeleaf edges to brown. Best in a pot if you are moving itindoors for the winter. 24–72”h ∏Óç
$15.00—5.25” potA026 Ferns, Tropical ß◊A range of leaf shapes and sizes, some good forminiatures. Choose from Antenna (Doryopteris corda-ta), Australian Mother (Asplenium parvati), Bird’sNest (Asplenium nidis), Black Rabbit’s Foot (Davalliatrichomanoides), Button (Pellaea rotundifolia), EastIndian Holly (Arachnoides simplicior), Kangaroo Paw(Microsorum diversifolium), Lace (Microlepia strigosa),Lemon Button (Nephrolepis cordifolia), Ray(Actiniopteris australis), Silver Lady Tree (Blechnum gibbum), or White Rabbit’s Foot (Humata tyermanii).Your choice of ferns ideal for shady containers or touse as houseplants. ∏Ó $5.00—4” pot
See more FERNS, pages 23 and 54
Flowering Maple AbutilonSmall, bell-shaped flowers all summer and fall.Makes a great blooming houseplant, too. Maple-shaped leaves. Í∏˙$3.00—2.5” pot:A027 Variegated A. pictum thompsonii—Pinkish
orange 2.5” flowers are mildly fragrant and thefoliage is attractively splashed with yellow. Inits first year, its airy branches and danglingflowers are charming in a hanging basket or agood team player in a mixed container. Its rapidgrowth means it can easily be trained to growon a single upright stem or just left to its natu-ral shrub form. Cut it back hard if it’s gettingtoo big. 36–72”h by 36–48”w ç
flowers have overlapping petals with intricatered veining and protruding red centers. Best inmorning sun and afternoon shade. Fast-grow-ing. Also known as red tiger, tiger eye, andmagic lantern. 24–72”h
Gardenia Gardenia jasminoidesWaxy, heavily scented (or is that heavenly scented)white flowers with glossy leaves. Needs warm days,cool nights, and moist, humid conditions. Grow in apot in bright light outdoors for the summer, over-winter indoors as a houseplant. Í∏$6.00—4” deep pot:A029 Kleim’s Hardy—White 2” flowers in spring
and early summer. Perfect for a container. 24–36”h by 36–48”w
$39.00—3 gal. pot:A030 Treeß—Large white flowers on a lollipop-
shaped miniature tree. 36–48”h
A031 Hibiscus, Sunny City HibiscusßThree stems braided to form a small tree. Availablein a range of colors, and they should be blooming atthe sale, so you can choose the one you like. Largeflowers with crepe-paper-like petals and glossyfoliage. 36–48”h Í $19.00—6” pot
Jacob’s Coat Acalypha wilkesianaIt’s fun to find flowers and grasses that complementthe many-colored leaves. Fast-growing (about 36”the first summer) and thrives in heat. Also calledmatch-me-if-you-can. Í∏ç¥$5.00—4” pot:A032 Copperhead—Leaves look like they’ve been
cut out with pinking shears and then rolled andcurled in various directions. Splashes andspeckles of red, bronze, and copper are mostvibrant in sun. 36–60”h
A033 Jungle Cloak—Random patterns on the leavesresemble camouflage, but in bright apple-green,maroon, bronze, electric red, and olive. Makesyou wonder how it “decides” which color to putwhere. Leaves are broad with sawtooth edgesand pointed tips. 36–60”h
Many “tender” perennials, shrubs, and trees that can’t survive our Minnesota winters can be usedas colorful or tropical-looking annuals, or they can be brought indoors in fall. The plants in theOutdoor/Indoor section do well in containers either as houseplants or kept under lights in a coolroom or basement. Some just need their roots dug in fall and put in a cool, dark place.
This Fine Gardening article has details on overwintering plants: http://tinyurl.com/ycg4pxp5Heights are given when possible, but often depend on the size of the container the plant is in and howmany years it is overwintered indoors. Most of these plants are either large now or can grow quitelarge. Smaller tender plants are listed in the main Annuals section, Miniatures, and Unusual & Rare.
Outdoor/Indoor Plants †
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Alyssum, Sweet Lobularia maritimaForms a thick carpet of tiny flowers, so wonderfullyfragrant that it is well worth stooping to smell them.Perfect for edging or overhanging a sunny wall. Goodin containers. Easy to grow. Í∫$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A044 Aphrodite Redß—4”h by 10”w A045 Easter Basket Mixß—Pink, purple, and white.
3–5”h by 10”w A046 Purpleß—3–5”h by 10”w A047 Whiteß—3–5”h by 10”w $5.00—4” pot:A048 Stream Purple—Deep, unfading purple 2–3”
clusters need no deadheading to bloom all sum-mer into fall. Vigorous, mounded, and semi-trail-ing. 4–8”h by 15”w
A049 Stream Whiteß—White 2–3” clusters need nodeadheading to bloom all summer into fall.Vigorous, mounded, and semi-trailing. 8–12”h by 15”w
A050 Amaranth, Ornamental ßAmaranthus tricolor Tricolor Splendens PerfectaColorful leaves of red, yellow, and bright green. Theseeds are highly nutritious (90 days) and the youngleaves are tasty, as well. Height depends on soil andexposure. Drought-resistant. Self-seeds. 36–72”hÍ∏†Ç $5.00—6 plants in a pack
See more AMARANTH, page 12
Angel Mist Angelonia angustifoliaGreat garden performer, thriving in heat and wet or dryconditions. Beautiful 1” flowers like tiny orchids orsnapdragons late spring to late summer. Excellent incontainers and good for cut flowers. From Mexico andthe West Indies. Í∏$4.00—3.5” pot:A051 Serena Lavender ß—Masses of lavender
flowers all summer. 10–12”h $5.00—4” pot:A052 Archangel Dark Roseß—Spikes of rose to hot
pink speckled with darker pink. 12–14”h
Angel’s Trumpet DaturaBushy plant covered with huge, up-facing, trumpet-shaped flowers. Give it plenty of space. 30–36”h Í∫¥$5.00—3.5” pot:A053 Double Golden Yellow D. metelß—Double (or
even triple!) ruffled gold 7” trumpets. Fragrant. $7.00—4.5” pot:A054 Purple D. metel ß—“Hose-in-hose” double pur-
ple flowers. (Hose-in-hose refers to its resem-blance to the double stockings, with turned backtops, worn by Elizabethan men.)
A055 White D. metel ß—Single flowers. Self-seeding.
A056 Artichoke, Globe ßCynara scolymus Imperial StarA special variety for northern gardens. Don’t harvestthe buds, which are edible, let them bloom. The other-worldly purple flowers are worth the sacrifice. Strikingarchitectural plant. 48”h ÍÇ´ $3.00—3.5” pot
Aster, Annual CallistephusFully double flowers bloom all summer, but best earlyand then again from August to frost. Í∏$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A057 Color Carpet mixß—Purple, pink, red, and
white mix. 8”h ∫A058 Tower Chamois C. chinensis◊ß—Light
peach 2–3” flowers with incurved petals like adouble peony. Good cut flower. 28–32”h ∫
A059 Baby Blue Eyes ßNemophila menziesii Penny BlackPenny-sized, saucer-shaped dark purple flowers havescalloped white edges. From spring to August, thesebouncy, dainty flowers cover the compact, featheryfoliage. Appreciates afternoon shade or dappled shade:its botanical name means it loves the woodland. Growsquickly. Self-seeds. West coast native. 4–8”h ∏‰
$2.50—4 plants in a pack
Bachelor’s Buttons Centaurea cyanusLong, strong stems ideal for cut flowers. Easy to grow,it makes a beautiful contrast to brighter flowers. Onlythe petals are edible. Í∏´$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A060 Blue Boyß—Double flowers in a stunning
shade of blue. 30”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack:A061 Midnight ß—Nearly black, fluffy double
flowers. 36”h See more BACHELOR’S BUTTONS, page 21
Bacopa Sutera cordataMany simple, five-petaled flowers. Trailing, great forcontainers. Drought-tolerant. Í∏$3.00—3.5” pot:A062 Whiteß—Tiny white flowers. 12”h $5.00—4” pot:A063 Great Dark Pinkß—Dark pink flowers. 4–8”h A064 Great Pink Ringß—Light pink flowers with
purple centers. 5”h A065 Gulliver Blue Sensationß—Lavender-blue
by 12–18”w A067 MegaCopa Whiteß—White with yellow cen-
ter. Bred for larger flowers and heat tolerance. 4–6”h by 12–18”w
A068 Balloon Cotton ßAsclepias physocarpa OscarPrized for its seedpods more than its flowers, eventhough the clusters of tiny greenish white and pinkflowers are appealing in summer. But, oh, those seed-pods. Funny-looking 2–3” pale green globes look likesemi-sheer balloons covered with soft green bristles.Good for flower arrangements. Fast growing. Good formonarch butterflies. 72”h Í∏∫¥
$5.00—6 plants in a packA069 Balsam ßImpatiens balsamina Camellia MixOld-fashioned double flowers in shades of white, pink,red, salmon, and violet. Easy to grow and fun in chil-dren’s gardens because of the exploding seed pods.Likes plentiful moisture. Will self-seed. 18”h ͆¥ $5.00—6 plants in a pack
A070 Bee’s Friend Phacelia tanacetifoliaßUnusual, nectar-rich lavender flowers with extra-longpurple whiskers at their centers slowly uncurl in earlysummer. Great for pollinators and pest-eating insects.One of the 20 flowers most used in honey production,it’s native to the deserts of the Southwest and north-ern Mexico. 12–24”h ÍΩ∫˙
$2.50—4 plants in a packBegonia, Bolivian Begonia boliviensisAttractive serrated leaves are shaped like wings andwill cascade over walls or baskets. Blooms late springuntil frost. Can be overwintered inside if kept dark anddry. Semi-trailing and compact, it can take more sunthan the usual begonia. 12–15”h Í∏¥$5.00—4” pot:A071 Santa Cruzß—Eye-catching profusion of red-
orange flowers. A072 Sparks Will Flyß—Warm tangerine-orange sin-
gle flowers that mature to yellow in autumn.Dark green-bronze foliage with lighter veins.
Begonia, Wax Begonia semperflorensOne of the most versatile plants, good for mass plant-ing, edging, hanging baskets, window boxes, contain-ers, or as a houseplant. Vigorous, blooming springthrough frost. Í∏$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A073 Super Olympia Pinkß—Pink flowers. 6–12”h A074 Super Olympia Whiteß—White flowers.
6–12”h $3.00—4 plants in a pack:A075 Bada Bing Scarletß—Red flowers. 8–10”h A076 Bada Boom Roseß—Dark pink flowers. 8–10”h A077 Bada Boom Whiteß—Bronze leaves, white
flowers. 8–10”h
Begonia, Whopper Begonia x benariensisClusters of 2–3” flowers and glossy, sun-tolerant foliage.A good substitute for impatiens. Easy, robust, andupright. Garden writer Marge Hols is a fan. 24–32”hÍ∏Ó¥
$5.00—4.5” pot:A078 Red Bronze ß—Red flowers with bronze
foliage. A079 Red Green ß—Red flowers. A080 Rose Bronze ß—Bright pink flowers with
bronze foliage. A081 Rose Green ß—Bright pink flowers.
See more BEGONIAS, page 32
Key Í Full sun∏ Part sun/part shadeÓ Shade
Ω Good for beesı Audubon-endorsed∫ Butterfly-friendly˙Hummingbird-friendly
ßThe little truckmeans we’ll berestocking thisplant on Saturdaymorning.
While this section iscalled Annuals, theplants in it are not alltrue annuals, whichgrow from seed, bloom,set new seed, and die all in a single year. Manyplants are nonhardy (or “tender”) perennialsthat cannot survive the winter in Minnesota.
A034 Lantana, Tree Lantana camaraßSelect your favorite color. Lantana is an especiallywonderful plant trained as a small tree because thetrailing habit is displayed to its best advantage andthe small flowers can be seen up close. 4–6’h Í
$32.00—3 gal. potSee more LANTANA, page 37
A035 Lily of the Nile ß◊Agapanthus PinocchioRounded 5” clusters of starry, tubular light violet-blue flowers on leafless stems. Narrow, strappyleaves. Native to southern Africa, but its botanicalname is Greek for “love flower.” Plant in a small con-tainer since it seems to like being potbound. Trimspent stems and water regularly (but avoid over-watering) to encourage its summer blooming. In latefall, put in a cool basement until March, then in asunny window. Water sparingly until you take it out-side. 14–18”h by 24–36”w ∏Ω˙¥
$15.00—5.25” pot
A036 Mandevilla Mandevilla Alice du PontPink trumpets on a vigorous vine. Best in a sunnyposition, but tolerates partial shade. Sold on a 30”trellis. Can be overwintered as a houseplant or dormant in a cool garage or basement. Í∏ $15.00—1 gal. pot
A037 Prickly Pear Variegated Opuntia monacantha variegata Multiple green and cream marbled flat pads. Prefersmorning sun. Makes a good winter houseplant. 36–72”h Í $9.00—6” pot
See more PRICKLY PEAR, pages 11 and 55
A038 Princess Flower Tibouchina grandiflora Rich BlueThick, fuzzy 10” leaves and 12” spikes of purple flowers in midsummer. Leaves turn red in the fall. 42–48”h by 24–26”w Í∏ $7.00—3.5” pot
A039 Rabbit Foot Fern Davallia fejeensisßCarrot-like foliage. Named for the furry rhizomes thatcreep over the rim of the pot. Likes dry soil, so don’tover-water. 12–24”h ∏Ó $7.00—6” pot
SpikesUsed as a vertical accent. Long, narrow leaves onupright plants. Can be overwintered indoors. Í∏ç$3.00—3.5” pot:A040 Green leaves Dracaenaß—Traditionally potted
with geraniums. 12–30”h $5.00—4” pot:A041 Paso Doble Cordyline◊ß—Pink and bur-
gundy spikes are a nice change from green andcan inspire new color combinations in your container or garden. 12–24”h
$8.00—5.25” pot:A042 Green leaves Dracaenaß—Larger plant, over-
wintered from last year. A tough-as-nails contain-er plant with an upright vase shape. 30–48”h
leaves, green at the base changing to blackishpurple at the top. While small at the sale, over-wintering will result in an impressive clump.30–36”h
Outdoor/Indoor Plants (continued) †
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A082 Bells of Ireland Moluccella laevisßGraceful flower spikes are covered with pale green,outward-facing cups containing tiny white flowers.Superb in fresh or dried arrangements. Self-seeds. 20–24”h Í∏ $2.50—4 plants in a pack
A083 Billy Buttons ßCraspedia globosa Golf BeautyMinnesota State Fair regulars will appreciate the novel-ty of this flower-ball-on-a-stick. Likewise, fans of Dr.Seuss and percussion instruments (its other commonname is drumstick plant). The 1–2” yellow ball is actu-ally an array of tiny flowers, as if the center of a daisywas formed into a sphere. Slender stalks hold theseballs high above silvery, grassy leaves. The dried flow-ers keep their color up to a year. Native to Australia,New Zealand, and Tasmania. 12–24”h Í¥
$5.00—4” potBlack-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirtaIntriguing varieties that are not reliably hardy here inMinnesota, so we treat them as annuals, although theymay give a repeat performance next year. Great for cutflowers. Í∏∫¥$5.00—6 plants in a pack:A085 Cherokee Sunsetß—Double or semi-double
3–4” flowers in yellow, orange, bronze, andmahogany. 24–30”h
A086 Cherry Brandyß—The first red-flowered black-eyed Susan. Multiple stems produce 3–4” flowersin shades of an unusual muted cherry red with adark brown eye. 20–24”h
See more BLACK-EYED SUSANS, pages 22 and 52
A087 Bloodleaf, Blazin’ Rose IresineßPointed bronze-burgundy leaves with hot pink veins.Looks great with pink flowers. Puckered leaves.Vigorous, easy, and appreciative of afternoon shade.12–14”h Í∏ç $5.00—4” pot
A088 Blue Lace Flower ß◊Didiscus caeruleus Lacy BlueSmall, round-petaled lavender-blue flowers clustertogether in 3” domes like Queen Anne’s lace blossoms.Slight sweet fragrance. Blooms summer to frost.Silvery, feathery leaves. Lasts 7–10 days in a vase.Well-drained soil. Introduced from Australia in 1828.Also known as Trachymene caerulea. 24–28”h by 10”wÍΩ∫ $5.00—6 plants in a pack
A089 Bush Violet ßBrowallia speciosa Starlight BlueStar-shaped light blue to lavender flowers. Good forhanging baskets or pots. Easy to grow. Prefers lightshade. Overwinter indoors. 6–10”h Í∏Ó
$2.50—4 plants in a pack
Butterfly Flower Asclepias curassavicaStrong stems hold up umbels of brightly colored flow-ers very attractive to butterflies. Excellent cut flowers.From South America. 28–40”h Í∏∫¥$5.00—6 plants in a pack:A090 Silky Deep Redß—Dark red with gold. A091 Silky Goldß—Orangey yellow.
See also the native MILKWEED, page 55
Cabbage, Ornamental Brassica oleraceaColorful, easy plants last into winter. Brightest color infull sun and when the nights are cool. Edible, too! 12–18”hÍ∏Ç$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A092 Glamour Redß—Dark blue-green leaves with a
magenta center. Glossy leaves instead of the usualwaxy finish. Beautiful from spring on.
A093 Purple Pigeonß—Greenish purple outer leaveswith a red center and round heads.
A094 Victoria Pigeonß—Variegated green and whiteouter leaves with a pale pink center.
Calendula Calendula officinalisDaisies whose petals can be used in salads. Cold-toler-ant, providing nonstop color from spring through firstfrost. May self-seed. Í∏´$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A095 Radioß—Radiating orange-yellow quills pack
each flower all season. 18–24”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack:A096 Maya Orangeß—Orange petals are densely lay-
ered around a dark brown center, resembling birdfeathers. 18–20”h ∫
A097 Cassia, Popcorn ßCassia didymobotrya Fast-growing, graceful, feathery shrub from Africa withyellow flowers. It smells exactly like buttered popcornif you rub the leaves or if a breeze blows through it.Rounded shape. 48”h by 36”w Í $11.00—6” pot
Castor Bean Ricinus communisSpectacular tropical foliage. The entire plant is verypoisonous, particularly the seeds, which should beremoved before they ripen. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil. It really can get as tall as noted in onesummer: it’s a great way to have a “tree” without theexpense or the commitment. Í¥$5.00—4” pot:A098 Carmencitaß—Decorative 12–18” leaves are a
deep red-bronze and the flowers are electric rose.48–72”h
A099 New Zealand Purpleß—Giant dark bronze-purple leaves with a metallic sheen. Cream-col-ored flowers develop into prickly purple seedpods that match the foliage. 72–96”h
A100 Zanzibarß—Largest of all the castor beanplants with green leaves up to 36” wide. You’ll beamazed at how big this guy gets in oneMinnesota summer. Can’t be beat for cost persquare inch. 120”h
A101 Chenille Plant Acalypha hispidaßA tumbling mop of fluffy pinkish red tassels that are6–18” long. Fun in a container or hanging basket.Long-blooming, fast-growing, and vigorous, this plantis actually a tropical shrub that can become a house-plant during the winter. “Chenille” is French for cater-pillar and the name of a velvety fabric. 24–36”h Í∏
$5.00—4.5” potA102 Chilean Bell Flower ßNolana humifusaSummer-long lavender blue 2” flowers resemble petu-nias and morning glories, but with a wilder look. Manybees and other pollinators will follow the purple-blacklines on the petals to the sweet nectar at the center.Trailing stems can cascade from a hanging basket orscramble along the ground to form a low annualground cover (even in poor, rocky soil). The Latinname means “little bells.” Blooms until frost. Likeswell-drained soil. 4–8”h by 18–36”w ÍΩ‰ $2.50—4 plants in a packA103 Cigar Flower Cuphea VermillionaireßLong-blooming, tubular orange flowers with red andyellow highlights along the flower tubes. Bred for vig-orous blooming in a tidy mound for small spaces orcontainers. Especially attractive to hummingbirds. Veryheat tolerant, and needs no dead-heading. 18–28”hÍ˙ $5.00—4” pot
A104 Cockscomb ßCelosia argentea cristata Amigo MixVelvety red, fuchsia, pink, or yellow. Flowerheads looklike brains or brain coral. Drought-tolerant and easy togrow. Leaves are edible like spinach. 6”h ͆Ç
$2.50—4 plants in a pack
Coleus comes in a wide variety ofleaf colors and shapes. Easy to grow.Also good as a houseplant and easily propagated from cuttings.
Fun to mix and match with flowersand other coleus varieties.
For ShadeColorful leaves bring some excitement to apartly shady or shady corner. ∏ÓA105 Carefree Mixß—Oak-leaf shape.
10–14”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack
A106 Kong Mosaicß—Each leaf flaunts aunique pattern of green, red, and cream.22”h $5.00—4” pot
A107 Kong Redß—Extremely large leaves.Performs best in full shade. 22”h $5.00—4” pot
A108 Kong Roseß—Extremely large leaves.22”h $5.00—4” pot
A109 Macaw◊ß—Pointed, scallopedleaves are greenish yellow to yellowwith a burgundy margin. Grows in atight mound. 4”h by 8”w $5.00—4” pot
A110 Tidbits Tammyß—Ruffled columns ofsmall burgundy leaves with lobed char-treuse margins. Bring it indoors for thewinter to see its full height. Well-behaved and compact, its small leavescan make a colorful tree or shrub in theminiature garden. 8–18”h $5.00—4” pot
A111 Tidbits Terryß—Rusty red leaves aredeeply lobed with narrow gold outlines.The leaves are so small that from a fewsteps away, the two colors blend into abright burnt orange. With its neat, dense,spreading habit, it can make a colorfultree or shrub in the miniature garden. 8–10”h by 24”w $5.00—4” pot
A112 Tilt-a-Whirlß—Swirling petticoatleaves of red, purple, and light greenwith frilly edges tipped in yellow.Named for the carnival ride made inFaribault, Minnesota. Similar toHurricane Jenni. 10–14”h $4.00—4” pot
A113 Trailing Queenß—Deep purple trail-ing coleus with a lacy green border and ashock of hot pink in the center of thetextured leaf. Heirloom variety that hasbeen popular since the Victorian era.8”h $5.00—4” pot
A114 Wizard Jadeß—Heart-shaped leavesare ivory with green margins. 12–14”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack
A115 Wizard Scarletß—Heart-shaped redleaves. 12–14”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack
A116 Wizard Sunsetß—Large apricot-redleaves, heart-shaped with gold scallopededges. 12–14”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack
A117 Wizard Velvet Redß—Burgundy redheart-shaped leaves with darker mark-ings and thin green margins. 10–14”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack
For SunThese coleus varieties enjoy full or part sun,and often have more vivid colors with moresun. Í∏A118 Black Dragonß—Large red, lobed
leaves with purple-black edges.Compact. 10–14”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack
A119 Cranberry Bogß—Slender, pointy, ser-rated burgundy leaves with chartreuse-gold edges. 18–24”h $5.00—4” pot
A120 Cuckooß—Deep red, pointed, many-lobed leaves with gold-chartreuse edges.Mounding. 16”h by 24”w $5.00—4” pot
A121 Electric Limeß—Yellowish greenpuckered leaves with scalloped edgesand numerous near-yellow veins. Holdscolor well in full sun, but appreciates abit of shade in the afternoon. 14–20”h $5.00—4” pot
A122 Flamethrower Salsa Verde◊ß—Narrow, jagged greenish yellow leaves.12–18”h $5.00—4” pot
A123 Great Falls Angel◊ß—Pink cen-ters banded with burgundy and scal-loped green margins. Semi-trailing.6–10”h $5.00—4” pot
A124 Infernoß—Deep rusty orange leaveswith a pinkish haze and undersidesmake an unusual color echo for orangeor pink flowers. Leaf edges are serratedand may acquire a fine yellow marginwith age. Late to bloom and keeps itsfoliage color in part shade. 12–24”h $5.00—4” pot
A125 Magillaß—Dark purple leaves withbrilliant pink-purple tones. Formerlythought to be a perilla rather than acoleus. 24–36”h $5.00—4” pot
A126 Mainstreet La Rambla◊ß—Scalloped green leaves with purple net-ting and a hot pink flash in the center.18–24”h $5.00—4” pot
A127 Pink Chaosß—Narrow, weeping blazing pink leaves with ruffled greenmargins. Appreciates some afternoonshade. 6–8”h $3.00—3.5” pot
A128 Raspberry Tartß—Ruby red centerswith wide gold margins and serratededges. 12–18”h $5.00—4” pot
A129 Ruby Jewelsß—Deeply lobed, smallleaves with burgundy centers and limegreen edges. Petite blue flowers areattractive. 12–15”h $5.00—4.5” pot
A130 Stained Glassworks Copper◊ß—Pointed, scalloped leaves are rustyorange. 12–24”h $5.00—4” pot
A131 Stained Glassworks Crown Jewel◊ß—Large red leaves outlined inyellow. 8–14”h $5.00—4” pot
A132 Stained Glassworks Trailing Monarchß—Small, saw-toothed burgundy leaveswith apple green margins. Trailing stemswork well in hanging baskets and mixedcontainers. 12”h $5.00—4” pot
A133 Versa Limeß—Chartreuse to palegreen. 30”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack
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A135 Coreopsis ßCoreopsis rosea Mercury RisingGolden Gopher colors: maroon petals and bright goldcenters on this new, spreading variety. Petals developcreamy streaks. Blooms throughout summer and intofall. May self-seed. 15–18”h ÍΩ∫ $5.00—4” pot
See more COREOPSIS, pages 23 and 53
Cosmos CosmosGraceful, yellow-centered daisies bloom all summer.Lacy foliage. Great next to a hot alley, tolerating partshade, lean or sandy soil, and neglect. Easy and quickto flower; may self-seed. Excellent cut flowers. Í∏$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A136 Cosmic Mix C. suphureus◊ß—Double and
semi-double 2” flowers in shades of orange, red,and yellow. 12–18”h Ω∫
A137 Sea Shells Mix C. bipinnatusß—Charming mixof white, pink, rose, and crimson 3” flowers withpetals that curl up at the edges to form tubes orcones. 36–48”h Ω∫
$5.00—6 plants in a pack:A138 Cosimo Dancing Dolls C. bipinnatus◊ß—
White and pink brush marks on dark magentapetals. No two flowers are alike. 24–36”h Ω∫
A139 Cupcakes Mix C. bipinnatusß—Unique varietyin which the individual petals of a classic cosmoshave merged together to form a delicate-lookingbowl with a scalloped edge. Some flowers in thiswhite, pink, and pink-blushed mix have a roseeye and some have extra frilly petals around theirgold centers. Easy to grow and stands up to rain.24–30”h Ω∫
A141 Double Click Mix C. bipinnatusß—Bred inFrance for cutting gardens. Large, frilly, doubleand semi-double flowers in rosy red, pink, andwhite with golden centers. 48”h ∫
A142 Xanthos C. bipinnatusß—Early-flowering 2.5” yellow daisies with lighter edges, a new color forcosmos. “Xanthos” means yellow in Greek. 20–25”h Ω∫
A143 Cotton, Red-Leaf ◊Gossypium hirsutum Three- to five-lobed leaves emerge green, then becomeincreasingly washed with burgundy. In late summer,deep pink and cream 2” flowers unroll from large,fringed burgundy buds on dark red stems. Whorled,hibiscus-like flowers may become fluffy cotton in fall ifgiven lots of sun, heat, and rich soil. 24–48”h ͆
$5.00—4” potA144 Creeping Zinnia ßSanvitalia procumbens Mandarin OrangeGold mini-daisies with a brown center trail from ahanging basket or form mats when planted in theground. 6–10”h by 10–18”w Í∏
$2.50—4 plants in a packCupflower NierembergiaCompact plants covered with starry flowers all summer.Spreading. Needs well-drained soil and hot sun. 6”h by 6–12”wÍ$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A145 Blue Mountainß—Lavender-blue. A146 Mont Blancß—White. A147 Purple Robeß—Violet-blue 1” flowers with
bright yellow eyes.
Dahlia see box, this page
A179 Daisy, Dahlberg ßThymophylla tenuiloba Deeply divided, feathery leaves and a profusion of tinyyellow daisy flowers. The leaves have a pungent, lemo-ny odor when crushed. Can be planted in rock gardensor in pockets among paving stones or patio blocks. Itmakes a great edging plant for well-drained sunnyareas. Trailing. 6–12”h Í˝‰
$5.00—6 plants in a packDaisy, Gerbera GerberaYour choice of fun daisies that will be blooming at thesale, so they’re great for Mothers Day. Picking theflowers encourages new growth, but twist the stemsoff at the base rather than cutting them. Fertilize regu-larly and don’t over-water. Í∏$5.00—4” pot:A180 Majorette Mix◊ß—Red, orange, pink,
yellow, or white 3–4” flowers. 10–12”h A181 Revolution Mix G. jamesoniiß—Early-blooming
flowers in an assortment of pink, red, yellow,white, and apricot. May rest a bit in the heat ofthe summer, then bloom again until late fall. 12–16”h
A148 Bishop’s Children ßSingle to semi-double bicolored or blended shades that can bered, pink, yellow, orange, peach, or fuchsia. Foliage and stems aredark purple. 28–36”h Í $3.00—3.5” pot
A149 Black Beauty ßDarkest maroon single flowers with fluffy, extra-large gold centers. 18”h Í∏ $5.00—6 plants in a pack
DahlinovaÍ$5.00—4” pot:A150 Hypnotica Dark Nightß—Maroon, almost black, double
flowers. 12–14”h A151 Hypnotica Rose Bicolorß—The densely packed petals are
yellow toward the center and rosy pink at the tips; from adistance, the color looks like peach or salmon. 25–28”h
A152 Mystic Hazeß—Apricot-orange single flowers with a softyellow halo and dark center. No staking required. 24–30”h
DalayaSpring-to-fall bloomers with bicolor flowers. Should be bloomingat the sale. 16–20”h Í$5.00—4” pot:A153 Rajaß—Fuchsia-purple petals are darker where they meet
the center. Double. A154 Shariß—Pink-brushed cream flowers blending to soft yel-
low around the center. A155 Shivaß—Double yellow with orange-red toward the center. A156 Yogiß—Bright lavender-pink turns to burgundy near the
center.
DinnerplateFully double 8–12” flowers with dense layers of broad petals.Decorative form. Blooms mid-summer to frost. Potted up to givethem a head start, but wait for warmer nights and days to plantthem. Require staking. Í$15.00—5.25” pot:A157 Ace Summer Sunset◊ß—Peachy orange 6–9” flowers,
sometimes with gold at the center. 36–48”h A158 Ferncliff Illusion◊ß—White 8–10” doubles with petal
tips dipped in vivid lilac. 48–60”h A159 Myrtle’s Folly◊ß—Touseled 5–8” flowers in coral to
pink to yellow. 36–48”h by 18–24”w A160 Otto’s Thrill◊ß—Pink 8–12” flowers with wide,
pointed petals. 36”h $15.00—1 gal. pot:A161 Bodacious◊ß—Full 8–10” flowers look like bursts of
fire, red-orange at the center merging to yellow at the tips.36–48”h by 18–24”w
A162 Cafe au Lait◊ß—Creamy white 8” flowers blushedwith soft pink or peach. Colors vary by flower. 48”h
A163 Kelvin Floodlight◊ß—Yellow flowers, 10” or moreacross, put the sun right in your garden. Dense layers ofpetals emerge from the center folded on the long edges,opening as they grow. Multiple award winner. 36–48”h by 18–24”w
A164 Thomas Edison◊ß—Vibrant purple 6–8” flowers withloosely packed, uniformly shaped petals. Introduced in 1929.36–40”h by 18–24”w
DreamyÍ 16”hSingle or semi-double 2.5”flowers. Bronzy green leaves. $5.00—4” pot:A165 Dreamy Eyesß—Peachy yellow with a red halo around the
gold center. A166 Dreamy Nightsß—Neon pink petals darken to burgundy
near the yellow center.
FigaroDouble flowers on mounded plants. Í∏$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A167 Mix ß—Yellow, orange, red, gold, white, violet. 12–16”h $3.00—3.5” pot:A168 Orangeß—12–16”h
A169 Fireworks Dahlia variabilis ßA surprise when it blooms. Streaky, stripy petals of these daisy-like dahlias in different combinations of fuchsia, orange, yellow,red, cherry, or cream. Bushy and compact, blooming mid-summerto frost. 16”h Í $5.00—6 plants in a pack
Dahlia TubersMany flower shapes and sizes, all doubles on these affordablypriced bareroot dahlias. Blooms mid-summer to frost. Located outside in Bulbs & Bareroots.Í
$6.00 per tuber:A170 Blue Boy◊—Long-lasting 4–6” lilac-blue flower with
rounded, scooped petals. Decorative form. 36”h A171 Blue Wish◊—White 6” flower with purple-tipped
petals, maturing to solid lilac. Waterlily form. 48”h A172 Cornel◊—Velvety dark red 3.5” flowers on sturdy stems.
Ball form. 48”h A173 Downham Royal◊—Bright violet-pink 3” flowers that
peachy orange on the edges, yellow in the middle and red atthe base. Late bloomer and long-lasting on the stem or in avase. 36–48”h by 18–24”w
Dahlia †Annuals Plant widths are similar to their heights
unless noted otherwise.
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This year, Friends School PlantSale has a much larger selec-tion of dahlias than ever. Past
years offered compact dahlias, aboutthe size of petunias. Pretty, but notspectacular. This year, you can bringhome the “real thing”—dahlias thathave big, bold, beautiful flowers, upto 10” across, on plants about 48” tall. These dahlias will reallyattract attention in your garden.
Dahlias come in many forms andcolors. The American Dahlia Societywebsite has an Online ClassificationGuide that explains the differentforms of dahlia flowers. It also haslinks to other dahlia resourcesincluding the Minnesota Dahlia
Society (MDS).Every year, MDShosts a dahliacompetition at theMinnesota State Fair.
If you have troublewith deer browsing your garden,dahlias are for you! Deer walk rightpast them. Some varieties aresusceptible to Japanesebeetles, though. Another“pest” to consider iswind and rain. Whenthose large flowers open,the plant becomes top-heavy.Most dahlias need to be staked.
Dahlias don’t survive Minnesotawinters. You can choose to either
treat them as annu-als and buy new
ones each year or youcan dig them up in thefall, store the tubers
over winter, and replant themnext year.
Wait until a week after thefirst frost before digging them
up in fall. There are many techniques for overwintering
dahlias. Search the internet or asksome local dahlia aficionados foradvice. They are worth the effort!
Tender perennials whose tubers can be dug andstored in a cool but frost-free basement (40–45°).
Dahlia tuber
Stellar
Ball
Cactus
Waterlily
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Daisy, Gerbera continued$14.00—6” pot:A182 Garvinea Sweet Mixß—Fuchsia, deep pink,
red-orange, and orange-gold. This variety bred todo well in the garden. 18”h
A183 Daisy, Snowland ßChrysanthemum paludosum SnowlandA profusion of cute white daisies with bright yellowcenters. Good edging plant. 8–12”h Í¥
$2.50—4 plants in a packA184 Dusty Miller ßSenecio cineraria Silver DustClassic garden edging with furry silver foliage. 10–12”h Í∏¥ $2.50—4 plants in a pack
A185 Elegant Feather ßEupatorium capillifolium Narrow columns of wispy foliage grow quickly straightup from the base to full height in one short Minnesotaseason, but without any support or staking. In earlyfall, the stems redden and tiny pale pink flowers bloomso abundantly they resemble frost. Filament-like leavescatch every breeze like a graceful ornamental grass.Both airy and architectural. Your garden visitors willwant to know what this uncommonly silky “shrub” is.No need to tell them the wild species is a terrible weedin the South. This cultivar does not self-seed. 48–84”h Í∏Ω $5.00—4” pot
A186 Falling Stars Crocosmia LuciferßArching stems lined with delicate, funnel-shapedorange-red flowers in fall. Sword-like foliage. Plantclose together for best display. Dig up and store thebulb-like corms dry over the winter. May survive thewinter with a thick mulch. Deer-resistant. 36”h Í∏˙
$5.00—6 plants in a pack
A187 Firethorn Solanum pyracanthumßYikes! Wicked, scary, and bizarre. Half-inch decorativeorange thorns line the orange veins on both tops andundersides of the long, deeply lobed blue-green leaves.More thorns on the orange fuzzy stems. Star-shaped 1” lavender flowers in summer are the plant’s futileattempt to look cute. Fiercely beautiful in combinationwith orange flowers or copper foliage. From Madagascarand tropical Africa where it’s twice the size and itsprickles repel all sorts of wild beasts. 36”h Í∏ç¥ $3.00—3.5” potFlame Flower Celosia argentea plumosaGlowing plumes make great dried flowers. Leaves areedible like spinach. Drought-tolerant. 14–16”h ͆Ç$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A188 Castle Mixß—Scarlet, pink, yellow, and orange. A189 Castle YellowßA190 Chinatownß—Scarlet flowers on dark green to
bronze foliage. A knock-out.
Flamingo Flower Celosia spicataGood cut flowers on trouble-free plants. Dries well;drought- and heat-tolerant. Peru native. Leaves are edi-ble like spinach. ͆Ç$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A191 Flamingo Purpleß—28–40”h$5.00—6 plants in a pack:A192 Cramer’s Amazonß—Purple and green leaves.
Plume-like burgundy-rose flowers. 48”h ç
Floss Flower AgeratumFuzzy flower heads in attractive clusters. Easy to grow.Seeds eaten by finches. Í∏∫$5.00—4” pot:A193 Mariposa Violet Wineß—Pinkish lavender
flowers bloom from magenta buds. Bred byMinnesotan David Zlesak from garden floss flowerand a wild floss flower. A magnet for monarch but-terflies. Also known as Monarch Mediano VioletWine. 10–14”h Ω
$5.00—6 plants in a pack:A194 John Eusticeß—Similar to the popular Blue
Horizon, but newly bred here in St. Paul from gar-den varieties and wild species to increase butterflyappeal. It has fuller lavender flowers that bloomearlier, more abundantly, and longer. Makes a long-lasting cut flower. Also known as Mariposa Blue.30”h
Four O’Clocks MirabilisTrumpet flowers open daily. Blooms from late spring toearly fall. Tender perennial that can be dug and storedover the winter, or may survive next to a heated foun-dation. Í∏Ω∫˙¥$5.00—6 plants in a pack:A195 Harlequin Mixß—Stripes and streaks on
showy flowers. 24”h A196 Limelightß—Vivid fuchsia flowers and bright
chartreuse foliage speckled with deep greenflecks. 24”h
A197 Salmon Sunset—Fragrant salmon-orange flow-ers with a touch of pink. 24–36”h
Fuchsia FuchsiaBright colors for low-light areas. Can be overwinteredindoors, where they bloom well. ∏Ó$5.00—4” pot:A198 Aurea F. magellanicaß—Small, pointed leaves on
arching stems begin gold-yellow, turning char-treuse with age and more shade. Experiment tofind the exposure that keeps foliage the color youwant. Stems and leaf veins become increasinglymagenta-red. From early summer through fall, 2” red-magenta and purple flowers dangle alongthe stems. Semi-trailing to 24–36”, so grow itwhere it can cascade. 6–18”h
A199 Marinkaß—Magenta and dark magenta flowers,trailing and down-facing. Great for window boxes.
pink to salmon flowers. Upright plants with darkstems and purple-veined leaves. 18–24”h ˙
A201 Jollies Reimsß—Pink and purplish pink on acompact, upright plant with small dark greenleaves. Even the buds are cute. Easy. 18–24”h
A202 Shadow Dancer Bettyß—Red and white withmagenta stamens. 18–24”h
A203 Shadow Dancer Marciaß—Red and purple.18–24”h
A204 Gaura ßGaura lindheimeri Belleza Dark PinkNeat, compact plant with red stems and buds thatopen to a waving display of beautiful pink flowers. Airytexture. Lovely mingling with traditional cottage gar-den flowers or in a container alongside burgundy orpinkish foliage. They look delicate, but are tough, easyplants that continue blooming lightly if brought insidefor the winter. 18”h Í $5.00—4” pot
Geranium PelargoniumBushy plants with thick stems, usually with multi-col-ored leaves. Bring indoors for the winter. ͆¥$3.00—3.5” pot:A205 Angel’s Perfumeß—Petite, pansy-like flowers
with two burgundy and magenta upper petals andthree pink lower petals marked with magenta.Ruffled, lemon-scented leaves. Angel geraniumsare a cross between regal and scented geraniums.Long-blooming. 12”h
A206 Fire Dancerß—Small dark green and bronzeleaves with red flowers. Prolific bloomer. 10–14”h
A207 Happy Thoughts P. zonal ß—Green and whiteleaves with red flowers. 10–14”h
A208 Mohawkß—Green leaves with bright flowers.Compact, sun-loving, and colorful. 12–18”h
A209 Red Starß—Unusual, double flowers withsharply-pointed, deeply lobed red petals and two-tone green leaves. 12–18”h
A210 Tri-Colorß—Green, bronze, and gold leaveswith red flowers. 10–14”h
A211 Vancouver Centennial P. ß—Gold leaves with abrown center splotch and red-orange starry flow-ers. 10–14”h
A212 Wilhelm Langguthß—Green and white leaveswith red flowers. Becomes a bush. 24–36”h
balls of semi-double flowers. Especially suitablefor larger pots, baskets, and mixed containers.Vigorous. 14–16”h
Geranium, Ivy PelargoniumLeaves are shiny and almost succulent. Trails from con-tainers and window boxes. 6–12”h by 24–36”w ͆¥$5.00—4” pot:A216 Caliente Redß—Deep red. Semi-trailing,
mounding hybrids of the ivy and fancy leaf gera-niums. Heat-tolerant.
A217 White P. peltatumß
See also GERANIUMS, SCENTED, page 7
A218 Gladiolus, Abyssinian ßGladiolus murielae Starry, fragrant 2–3” shiny white flowers with darkpurple-burgundy at the center. Up to a dozen flowersopen consecutively on graceful arching stems for threeto four weeks in late summer over a fan of sword-shaped leaves. Looks novel but grown in gardens sinceit was brought from the mountains of East Africa in1896. Likes well-drained soil and regular feeding.Corms can be dug up in fall and stored dry. 12–36”hÍΩ¥ $4.00—4” pot
Globe Amaranth Gomphrena globosaEasy and long-blooming, the round flowers are com-posed of many papery bracts and resemble clover blos-soms. Keeps indefinitely as a dried flower. Í∏†$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A219 Gnome Purpleß—Use this compact plant to
tuck a little extra color into containers or the rockgarden. 6”h ∫‰
A220 Strawberry Fieldsß—Pinkish red flowers thatactually resemble strawberries. 24”h
$3.00—3.5” pot:A221 Fireworksß—Exploding bursts of 1” irregular
rosettes in hot pink tipped with bright yellowstars. A conversation piece in the garden or in abouquet. 36–48”h
$5.00—4” pot:A222 Pinball Purpleß—Vibrant purple flowers you
won’t need to deadhead. Semi-mounding. 12–18”h
A223 Gloxinia, Trailing ßLophospermum Lofos Compact RoseShowy cascading plant with large rose-red tubularblossoms. 12–24”h Í $5.00—4” pot
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ImpatiensImpatiens x wallerianaSummer-long color on shade-loving,compact plants. 8–12”h ∏Ó$3.00—4 plants in a pack:A232 Super Elfin Bright OrangeßA233 Super Elfin Lipstickß—
Magenta. A234 Super Elfin Paradise Mixß—
Brilliant tropical lavender,magenta, violet, and melon.
A235 Super Elfin Seaside Mixß—Lilac blue, lilac, violet, andwhite.
A236 Super Elfin XP Blue Pearlß—Lilac blue with pale eye.
A237 Super Elfin XP Formula Mixß—Colors include melon,salmon, fuchsia, white, red,pink, and watermelon. Somewith paler eyes. 8–12”h
A238 Super Elfin XP PinkßA239 Super Elfin XP RedßA240 Super Elfin XP SalmonßA241 Super Elfin XP VioletßA242 Super Elfin XP Whiteß
BounceBounces back without losing its budsor flowers if the plant dries out. Low,flower-filled habit of traditional impa-tiens. Strong resistance to downymildew. 14–20”h ∏Ó$5.00—4” pot:A243 Bright Coral—Fluorescent
reddish orange. A244 Pink Flameß—Bright hot
pink. A245 Violet◊ß—Intense
magenta. A246 White◊ß—White with
small magenta marks at the center.
Double FiestaLooks like a miniature rose, but mucheasier to take care of. Early, dense,and compact. 8–12”h ∏Ó$5.00—4.5” pot:A247 Bonita Salmonß—Salmon
with lighter splashes. A248 Lavender OrchidßA249 Ole Stardust Pinkß—Bright
pink with some white markings.
35A250 Fusion ßImpatiens x hybrida Heat CoralCoral to pink with a yellow throat.Unusual flower shape and strong, tallstems. According to NorthernGardener magazine, “Watch themglow in the shade!” 8–18”h ∏Ó
$5.00—4.5” potNew GuineaImpatiens x hawkeriLarge flowers on upright plants withdark, glossy foliage. Not susceptibleto downy mildew. Quick to establish.Í∏
$5.00—4” pot:A251 Paradise Carmona Orange
Starß—Two-toned orange andapricot flowers. 8–12”h
$5.00—5.25” pot:A252 Infinity Pink Frostß—Pink
and lighter pink bicolors. 6–12”h $14.00—6 plants in a jumbo pack:A253 Divine Cherry Redß—Clear
red flowers. 10–14”h A254 Divine Orchidß—Red-purple
blooms. 10–14”h A255 Divine Whiteß—Pure white
blooms. 10–14”h
Sun HarmonyHappy in sun and heat, vigorous,resistant to downy mildew.Floriferous and tightly moundedhybrid impatiens with weather- beating 2” flowers. ∏$5.00—4” pot:A256 Compact Lavender—Recently
awarded the RHS Award ofGarden Merit. Great planted inthe ground, and works well inmixed containers, too. 12–16”h
A257 Magentaß—18–20”h A258 Orangeß—18–20”h
A259 SunPatiens, Compact Red ßTrue red. Here’s the solution if youwant to create an edging of impatiensin an area with mixed sun and shade:an impatiens that loves both. Profuse3” flowers start early and bloom untilfrost. To date, has resisted downymildew. 18–24”h Í∏ $5.00—4” pot
See also BALSAM, page 33
We’ve posted an article about the downy mildew that is affecting some impatiens varieties, including suggestions for alternatives:
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A224 Golden Globes ß◊Lysimachia congestiflora Midnight SunOval 2” dark green and burgundy leaves contrast withclusters of cup-shaped bright yellow flowers. Grownfor its foliage color, which is best in sun. Will trailfrom a hanging basket or form a mat under otherplants. Deer-resistant. Also known as chocolate moneywort. 2–4”h by 24–36”w Í $5.00—4” pot
A225 Goldfish Plant Hypocyrta glabraßWaxy, almost succulent leaves with small flowers thatlook like goldfish. Trailing. Great for hanging basketsor as a houseplant. 6–12”h Í∏ $3.00—3.5” pot
A226 Heliotrope ßHeliotropium arborescens Mini Marine BlueThis earliest flowering heliotrope stays compact.Beautiful, fragrant deep blue flowers for containers,baskets or the garden. 12”h Í∫¥ $3.00—3.5” pot
Hummingbird Mint AgastacheGreat-smelling flower spikes. Likely to survive the win-ter if grown in a well-drained, protected site. Also goodfor winter interest and bird food source. Excellent heattolerance. Deer- and rabbit-resistant. Í∏Ω∫˙$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A227 Pink Pop A. montanaß—Spires of fragrant pur-
ers, pinkening with age, and muted purple budcases. The Acapulco series is compact, with along flowering period and lemon-scented foliage.14–20”h
A229 Acapulco Rose A. mexicanaß—Rose-pink flow-ers. 14–20”h
A230 Acapulco Salmon A. mexicanaß—Bicoloredorange and pink blooms. 14–20”h
$5.00—6 plants in a pack:A231 Astello Indigo A. ß—Deep blue, root beer-
scented flower spikes. Bushy habit. 18–24”h
See more HUMMINGBIRD MINT, page 26
Impatiens see box, page 36
A260 Ivy, German ßSenecio macroglossus VariegatusRed stems with green and cream variegated leaves.Actually native to South Africa. Often grown as ahouseplant. 60–96”h Í∏ç¥ $3.00—3.5” pot
A261 Jamaican Forget-Me-Nots ßBrowallia americana Sky BlueDeep lilac-blue 2” flowers with a white eye have a flatface like a pansy and the delicate casual charm of a forget-me-not. June until frost. 24”h Í∏Ó
$5.00—6 plants in a packA262 Jewels of Opar Talinum paniculatum Kingwood GoldAiry sprays of tiny bright pink flowers on branched,reddish, wiry 30” stems are held well above the char-treuse foliage. These become shiny, spherical, copperyseedpods that remain attractive for months. Self-seeds.Drought-tolerant. 12”h Í $5.00—6 plants in a pack
Joseph’s Coat Alternanthera Who needs flowers when you’ve got leaves like these?Also known as joyweed and calico plant. Í∏†¥$4.00—3.5” pot:A263 Red Threadsß—Slender burgundy leaves.
Excellent filler plant in mixed containers. 8”h by 15”w
$5.00—4” pot:A264 Red Carpetß—Especially colorful in spring and
fall, this fast-growing creeper has narrow, pointedleaves in green, bronze, red, pink, and gold.Makes an unusual background for taller plants.Good in hanging baskets or containers, or to cov-er a wire topiary form. 6–14”h ˝ç
A265 Kiss-Me-Over-the-Garden-GatePolygonum orientale ßBuy it for the name alone. An old-fashioned annualwith long tassels of bright pink flowers. Giant. Stemscan be saved to use like bamboo canes for plant stak-ing. Fragrant. May self-seed. 96”h Í $5.00—4” pot
A266 Laceflower Ammi majus GracelandßDainty-looking, lacy white clusters in summer. Long,straight stems and extended vase life make it a goodcut flower. Ferny foliage. Easier to grow than QueenAnne’s lace, which it resembles. Originally from theNile River valley. 55”h by 20”w ÍΩ∫¥
$5.00—6 plants in a packLantana Lantana camaraExcellent hummingbird and butterfly plants withdense flower clusters in bright colors. Drought- andheat-tolerant. Í∫˙¥$5.00—4” pot:A267 Bandana Cherryß—Multiple colors of dark
cherry through pink to peach and even gold.Large flowers. 20–26”h
A268 Lucky Red Flameß—Profuse bright red andorange flower clusters on neat, upright moundsof foliage. 12–16”h
A269 Luscious Grapeß—Fragrant purple blossomswith white eyes. 10–16”h by 36”w
A270 Luscious Marmaladeß—Orange with yellowhighlights. 12–18”h
See also the LANTANA, TREE, page 33
Larkspur Delphinium consolidaAn airy, open plant. Feathery foliage and sprays of half-inch single flowers in early summer. Self sows. Í∏¥$5.00—6 plants in a pack:A271 Blue Cloudß—Blue-violet flowers. 36–40”h A272 Planet Blueß—Dozens of royal blue flowers.
20–36”h
Licorice Plant Helichrysum petiolareFuzzy oval leaves, trailing. One of the greatest spillerplants for containers. 24”h Íç$4.00—3.5” pot:A273 Goldenß—Golden leaves. A274 Silverß—Silver leaves.
Lisianthus Eustoma grandiflorumStunning, almost rose-like flowers beginning in earlysummer. Long-lasting flowers with good vase life.Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal. Removespent flowers for extended flowering. Tall or double vari-eties may need staking or grow-through supports. Í$5.00—6 plants in a pack:A275 ABC 2 Purpleß—Fully double deep purple.
30–45”h A276 ABC 2 Roseß—Rose shades to almost peach.
fled double flowers. 28–32”h A278 Arena Red 3ß—Fully double 2–3” flowers are
shades of dark rose pink that approach being red.Robust stems and petals mean they do extra wellas cut flowers. Blooms later than other lisianthus.30–40”h
A279 Corelli 3 Apricotß—Large apricot-pink doubleor semi-double flowers with curling petals.Named for a baroque composer. 32–40”h
A280 Corelli 3 Blueß—Double, fringed flowers are adeep blue. 30–40”h
A281 Flare Whiteß—Double flowers bunch togetherat the top of each stem, looking like a ready-madebouquet. 36–45”h
A285 Rosanne Black Pearlß—Double, ruffled flowers of deepest eggplant purple. 24–32”h
A286 Super Magic Champagneß—Double flowersof peach fading to cream at the tips. 24–36”h
Lobelia, Compact LobeliaVigorous and unsurpassed for intense color and neatedging along sunny sidewalks. Originally from SouthAfrica. Blooms through frost. Í∏˙¥$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A287 Riviera Marine Blueß—5”h A288 Riviera Midnight Blueß—5”h A289 Sky Blueß—Dainty light blue flowers. Formerly
Cambridge Blue. 4–6”h $5.00—4” pot:A290 Heat Electric Blueß—Cobalt blue and white
flowers even in the hottest summer. 6–12”h
Lobelia, Trailing Lobelia pendulaEasy. Beautiful, intense color in window boxes androck gardens. Flowers through frost. Very early tobloom. 5”h Í∏˙¥$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A291 Fountain CrimsonßA292 Regatta Marine BlueßA293 Regatta Midnight BlueßA294 Regatta Whiteß
A295 Love Lies Bleeding ßAmaranthus caudatus Red TailsAn old favorite, common in American gardens a centu-ry ago. Drooping red tassels up to 24” long. Dries well.48”h Í∏ $5.00—6 plants in a pack
Love-in-a-Mist Nigella Fine, feathery foliage and adorable fairy lantern-likeseed pods. Cottage garden charm. Can be dried. Self-seeds. Needs well-drained soil. Í$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A296 Spanish N. hispanicaß—Faintly scented deep
blue 2.5” flowers with a burgundy cluster at thecenter. Good for cutting. 24”h
$5.00—6 plants in a pack:A297 Midnightß—Dark purple flowers with what
looks like an upside-down black octopus in thecenter (this becomes an ornamental seed pod.)Great for flower arranging. 36”h
A298 Mulberry Roseß—Dainty blend of pink andwhite bicolor blossoms. Blooms in early summer.18–24”h
See also CUMIN, BLACK, page 7
Marigolds see box, below
A316 Mexican Heather ß◊Cuphea ramosissima Fairy Dust PinkShades of lavender, pink, and rose. Tiny flowers andshiny, lacy foliage. Drought-tolerant. 10–16”h by 12–18”w Í∏∫ $5.00—4” pot
A317 Mexican Sunflower ßTithonia rotundifolia TorchReddish orange 3” daisy flowers. Great for hedges, tallflower beds, or cut flowers. Velvety foliage. BloomsJuly to frost. Attracts monarchs. May self-seed. 60–72”h Í∫†˙ $5.00—6 plants in a pack
A318 Milkweed, Blue-Flowered ßTweedia caerulea Velvety 4” leaves and loose clusters of 1” star-shapedsky blue flowers with darker turquoise centers in sum-mer. Boat-shaped seed pods. From Brazil and Uruguay.12–36”h Í $3.00—3.5” pot
$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A300 Mr. Majesticß—Cheerful in
the garden or in containers.12”h
A301 Pinwheelß—Single, heirloomvariety dating back to 1791. 24–36”h
Disco French marigolds with single flowers.8–10”h Ω$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A302 Mariettaß—Gold with
mahogany brushmarks at thebase of the petals.
A303 Redß
A304 Durango Flame ßMahogany with orange-gold edges. 6–12”h Ω
$2.50—4 plants in a pack
A305 Garland Orange ßGiant ruffled yellow-orange flowerswith long, tough stems, used to maketemple garlands in India or for paradefloats and decorations. 28–60”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack
IncaDouble 4” flowers. 18–20”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack:A306 OrangeßA307 Yellowß
Little HeroFrench-crested, with large flowers oncompact plants. Puts all its energyinto masses of flowers up to 2.5”across. 6–8”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack:A308 Flameß—Red-orange bicolor. A309 MixßA310 Yellowß
Signet Tagetes tenuifoliaLovely bright carpet of tiny singleflowers. Feathery foliage has a pleasant, citrusy scent. Best for edibleflowers. 9–12”h Ω$5.00—6 plants in a pack:A311 Lemon Gemß—Yellow. A312 Paprikaß—Mahogany with
gold centers. A313 Tangerine Gemß—Orange.
White Unusual white marigolds. $2.50—4 plants in a pack:A314 Vanillaß—Dreamy white
flowers. 12–24”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack:A315 Sweet Creamß—Very showy
3” odorless blossoms. 18”h
See also LICORICE HERB, page 7 and TARRAGON, MEXICAN, page 9
Marigolds like full sun and provide sunny flowers until frost. Excellentfor butterflies and caterpillars. Whether called “French” or “African,”they are actually native to Mexico.
Marigolds Tagetes 꺫
Plant widths are similar to their heightsunless noted otherwise.
Love in a mist
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Key Í Full sun∏ Part sun/part shadeÓ Shade
Ω Attractive to beesı Audubon-endorsed∫ Butterfly-friendly˙Hummingbird-friendly
Million Bells CalibrachoaSmall, petunia-like flowers for containers. Fast-grow-ing in rich, well-draining soil. Self-cleaning and trail-ing. 6–12”h by 12–24”w Í$5.00—4” pot:A319 Aloha Kona Hot Orange◊ß—Bright
orange with red overtones and yellow center. A320 Aloha Kona Tiki Soft Pink◊ß—Pastel pink
with a hot pink circle around a yellow center. A321 Blackberry Punch C. ß—Deep purple flowers
with a much darker throat bloom from earlyspring to frost on trailing branches. Part of theSuperbells series.
A323 Superbells Lemon Sliceß—Bright yellow andwhite pinwheels. Trails to 24”.
A324 Superbells Tropical Sunriseß—Coral pink andyellow stripes radiate from a small yellow center.Trails up to 18”.
A325 Monkey Flower Mimulus ßDwarf variety, good for cool spring weather. Does wellin wet soil. Clear colors of scarlet, yellow, orange, andwhite, flowering all season. 6–9”h Í∏
$2.50—4 plants in a packA326 Morning Glory, Dwarf ßEvolvulus Blue My MindTrue blue five-petaled flowers bloom spring to frost.Trails to 24”. Enjoys summer heat. 6–12”h Í
$5.00—4” potSee also climbing MORNING GLORY, page 41
Moss Rose Portulaca grandifloraFlowers resemble wild roses on low-growing, succu-lent plants. Bright colors for hot and dry locations,rock gardens, or edging. Easy to grow. Í$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A327 Happy Hour Rositaß—Blooms early with dark
pink semi-double flowers. 4”h by 10–12”w ΩA328 Sundial Mixß—4”h by 6–8”w ΩA329 Sundial Yellowß—Double yellow flowers.
4–5”h by 6–8”w $5.00—4” pot:A330 Colorblast Double Magentaß—Hot pink
petals with peach brush marks. Flowers are sofully double they can’t close on dark days. Semi-trailing habit is nice for mixed containers andhanging baskets. 8–12”h
A331 Colorblast Double Mandarinß—Orange flow-ers are so fully double they can’t close on darkdays. Semi-trailing habit is nice for mixed con-tainers and hanging baskets. 8–12”h
A332 Pazzaz Nano Fuchsia P. oleracea◊ß—Magenta flowers remain open on cloudy days.Semi-trailing, compact plant. 8”h by 12”w
Nasturtium Tropaeolum majusProlific bloomers with edible flowers and leaves thatadd spice and color to salads. Í∫Ç´˙$1.50—seed packets:A333 Dwarf Jewel Mix—Flower power from the 1960s.
Apricot, yellow, orange, rose, red, and mahoganyflowers held above the blue-green foliage. Someflowers have darker marks or stripes. Probably theeasiest flower to grow from seed. Just poke eachlarge seed into the ground. 12–18”h
$5.00—6 plants in a pack:A334 Alaska Mixß—Gold, orange, apricot, cream,
and dark red flowers in solids and bicolors.Leaves are marked with white wedges, stripes,and speckles. Mounding. 8–12”h Ω
A335 Empress of Indiaß—Deep, velvety crimsonflowers against dark blue-green foliage. 8–12”h
A336 Orchid Flame◊ß—Widely separate petalson 2” flowers are yellow with dark red splashesand tips, changing to all red and burgundy duringthe summer. Semi-trailing. 12”h by 36–48”w
A337 Phoenix◊ß—Heirloom from 1904 withsplit petals and sawtooth tips in many shades ofred, orange, and yellow. 12”h by 14”w
A338 Purple Emperorß—Muted rosy pink flowerswith a yellow throat change pleasantly to laven-der, giving the plant a vintage look. Vigorous,trailing, even climbing. 12–36”h
$6.00—6 plants in a pack:A339 Gleam Lemon◊ß—Double and semi-dou-
ble buttery yellow flowers sit above flat, roundleaves. Great for hanging baskets, trailing up to72” inches. 8–12”h
See the climbing NASTURTIUM, page 41
Nemesia NemesiaVery fragrant, as well as heat- and cold-tolerant, withcute little faces. Great for containers. Í$5.00—4” pot:A340 Nesia Dark Blue◊ß—Blue-purple with a
light yellow center. 12–14”h
Nemesia continued$5.00—4” pot (continued):A341 Opal Innocenceß—Extremely fragrant with
flowers that change from iridescent pink to lightpurple. 8–10”h
A342 Sunsatia Blood Orangeß—Flowers arebrushed with orange, red, and yellow. 10–14”h
A343 Sunsatia Lemonß—Yellow with a darker eye.6–10”h
A344 Oregano, Ornamental ◊Origanum KirigamiImagine green Shirley Temple ringlets tinted rosy pur-ple, with tiny pink flowers peeking out. Dense andsemi-trailing, it makes perfect “hair” for a containerwith a face. Coils of papery, hop-like bracts look bestcascading over a raised bed, rock garden, or container.Aromatic, but usually not used in cooking. Needs gooddrainage. Drought-resistant. 8–10”h by 12–14”w Í $5.00—4” potA345 Oyster Plant Tradescantia spathacea VariegatedClump of shiny green spears with purple backs. Three-petaled white flowers in boat-shaped bracts give it itsother common name, Moses-in-a-basket. 12–24”h Í $3.00—3.5” potPainted Tongue SalpiglossisTrumpet-shaped flowers marked with colorful veinsand contrasting throats. Í$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A346 Kew Blue—Deep blue-purple blossoms with a
dark center and gold streaks. If deadheaded,blooms spring through summer. Attractive cutflower. 32”h
A347 Royale Mixß—Red, yellow, orange, rose, orpurple flowers on dwarf plants, ideal for contain-ers. 10–12”h
Pentas Pentas lanceolataNamed for its five-petaled flowers in clusters thatresemble fireworks. Long-blooming and attractive topollinators. Í∏∫˙$5.00—4” pot:A348 Appleblossom Pinkß—14–24”h A349 Butterfly Whiteß—Dome-shaped 3” clusters
of star shaped flowers that love hot weather. 12–22”h
A350 Glitterati Purple Star◊ß—Each flowerlooks like a white star outlined with pinkish pur-ple. 12–22”h
A351 Starcluster Violet◊ß—Magenta with alighter center. 18–22”h
A352 Persian Shield ßStrobilanthes dyerianus Grown for its large royal purple leaves with a metallicsheen. It’s an upright plant, dramatic in containers.Beautiful foliage. 12–36”h Í∏ç $6.00—5.25” pot
Petunias see box, page 39
A382 Phlox, Annual ß◊Phlox Intensia BlueberryLavender to light purple flowers, each with a deep pur-ple star in the center. Lightly fragrant and mildew-resistant. It blooms from spring until fall. A cross oftwo U.S. native phlox species. 10–16”h Í∏
$5.00—4” potSee more PHLOX, pages 29 and 55
A383 Phlox, Night Zaluzianskya capensisßVanilla-like fragrance permeates the evening gardenwhen the tiny maroon and white bell-shaped flowersopen. Foliage forms a tidy low mat. All the rage inBritain thanks to its distinctive scent. 12”h Í
$2.50—4 plants in a packA384 Piggyback Plant Tolmeia menziesii◊Ever wonder if plants like piggyback rides? Wonder nomore, as this plant does. Tiny, new plants begin bud-ding on top of older ones. The leaves are fuzzy, andnewer leaves are a lighter green. A fun houseplant forkids. It’s native to the Pacific Northwest, so likes shadeand humidity. 12–18”h by 12–24”w ∏Ó $5.00—4” potA385 Pincushion Flower ß◊Scabiosa atropurpurea Black KnightHoney-scented 1.5–2.5” flowers like delicate pincushionsare such a dark burgundy they look almost black. Dottedwith white stamens like sprinkles on a dark chocolatecupcake. Great cut flowers: the more you cut, the more itblooms. Early to late summer bloomer. 24–36”h Í∫ $2.50—4 plants in a packPinks DianthusTidy habit. May self-seed or survive the winter. Í∏¥$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A386 Super Parfait Raspberryß—Light pink with a
crimson eye. Flowers early and smothered in a per-petual riot of fringed blossoms until frost. 6–8”h
Pinks continued$5.00—6 plants in a pack:A387 Supra Pink◊ß—Fringed petals in shades of
light and bright pink. Long-blooming 1” flowersthat need no deadheading. 10–12”h
Polka Dot Hypoestes phyllostachyaGreen foliage splashed and speckled with colors. Good for containers or as a house plant. Some like it inminiature gardens, too. 6”h Í∏ç$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A388 Confetti PinkßA389 Confetti Whiteß
A390 Poppy, Ladybird Papaver commutatumßNirvana for poppy lovers. Bushy plants produce 15+flowers simultaneously for at least a month and a half.Red with black markings inside. Best in rich soil.Cheerful flowers in a range of colors, shapes, and petalstyles. May self-seed. 12–18”h Í∏¥
$5.00—6 plants in a pack
Poppy, California Eschscholzia californicaSatiny flowers. Tough and drought-tolerant. Preferslow-fertility soils and good drainage. Can be cut backfor rebloom. May self-seed. Í∏$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A391 Mikadoß—Deep orange petals with scarlet
backs on four-petaled 2–3” flowers. 12–18”h ΩA392 Rosa Romantica—Ivory double flowers streaked
with salmon pink. Long-blooming. 8–10”h
A393 Sage, Gentian ßSalvia patens Blue AngelGraceful periwinkle to dark blue tubular flowers onupright stems early July through frost. Loose spikesabove mounds of velvety foliage. Good cut flower. 24–30”h Í∫˙ $5.00—6 plants in a pack
A394 Sage, Hummingbird ßSalvia subrotunda Red-orange flowers that bloom all summer until frost.Hummingbirds love it. Attractive bright green, heart-shaped leaves. From Brazil. 48”h Í∫˙
$5.00—6 plants in a packSalvia SalviaGarden favorites. Very heat-tolerant. Í∏∫$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A395 Evolution Violet S. farinaceaß—Crowded with
violet 6” flower spikes that keep blooming. 18”h˙
A396 Forest Fire S. coccineaß—Scarlet flowers wellabove the foliage. 18”h ˙
A397 Sizzler Purple S. splendensß—Short and greatfor mass planting. 10–12”h Ω˙
A398 Sizzler Red S. splendensß—The classic redsalvia for mass planting. 10–12”h ˙
A399 Summer Jewel Pink S. coccineaß—Free-floweringdwarf salvia with spikes of light pink flowers abovearomatic foliage. Long bloom season. 18”h Ω
$5.00—4” pot:A400 Allen Chickering S. leucophylla x clevelandii◊
ß—Enjoy the spicy smell of the California chap-arral in your Minnesota garden with this hybridof two native California sages. Pompoms of tubu-lar, deep lavender flowers are widely spaced on12–24” stems. After the summer bloom, the seedcapsules are attractive and architectural. Fuzzy 1”leaves. Easy and grows quickly in very well-drained soil. Makes a good dried flower and adelicious tea. 36”h Ç˙
A401 Amistadß—Deep purple flowers bloom springto frost on tall, dark stems. Dense, shrub-likeplant. Good in a large container. 36–48”h Ω˙
A402 Black and Bloom S. guaraniticaß—The stemsand backs of the tubular 1–2” flowers are nearlyblack. Licorice-scented leaves. Prefers some shadein the afternoon. An improvement on the classicBlack and Blue salvia. 36–48”h Ω˙
A403 Little Kiss S. microphyllaß—Red and whiteflowers. Compact and well behaved. 18”h ˙
A404 Love and Wishesß—Magenta flowers thatbloom all season. Burgundy to plum bud casesand stems. A cousin to Wendy’s Wish salvia.32”h Ω
A405 Suncrest Lemon Light S. greggiiß—Summer-blooming bright yellow flowers and fragrant foliage.The plants can be sheared back in mid-summer toencourage flowering and tidiness. 8–12”h Ω
A406 Wendy’s Wish S. buchananiiß—Phenomenalfuchsia flowers with fluted tips on sturdy maroonstems. Long white stamens add even morecharm. 30–40”h ˙
$5.00—6 plants in a pack:A407 Lighthouse Purple S. splendensß—Upright
spikes of midnight purple with dark stems. Heat-tolerant and low maintenance. Blooms until frost.24–36”h Ω˙
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AnnualsSalvia continued$5.00—6 plants in a pack (continued):A408 Pink S. splendensß—Wild form with peach-pink
flowers. It should become quite bushy. Can bebrought indoors for the winter. 48–60”h Ω˙
$6.00—5.25” pot:A409 Dancing Flame S. splendensß—Green leaves lib-
erally splashed with bright gold. Resembles anunusually vibrant coleus until its scarlet flowersappear in late summer. Does best with some lightafternoon shade. 36”h ˙
See also SAGE, FLOWERING, page 30
A410 Sensitive Plant Mimosa pudicaßA favorite of children, this creeping plant has com-pound leaves that fold inward and droop whentouched, then reopen within minutes. Native to Southand Central America. 12–30”h Í $3.00—3.5” pot
Shamrock OxalisColorful, clover-like foliage in low, mounding mats withsmall, bright flowers. Easy to grow: drought- tolerant,deer-resistant, no deadheading needed. Well-behavedfiller and spiller for containers. A great houseplant. ∏$5.00—4” pot:A411 Charmed Wine O. triangularisß—White lily-
shaped flowers on a mound of deep burgundyfoliage with pale green stems. Don Engebretsen,the Renegade Gardener, has elected it to his“Perfect Plant Club” for its combination of prettyflowers and nice foliage. 12–16”h
A412 Plum Crazy O. vulcanicolaß—Dappled pink,green, and white foliage with yellow flowers. 3–8”h by 12”w ‰
A413 Sunset Velvet O. vulcanicola◊—Lime greenfoliage on pinkish red stems has hints of copperall through the season, but in spring and fallturns many shades of gold, orange, and pink.Cheerful yellow flowers in early summer withsome rebloom through fall. Also known as but-terfly shamrock because the fan-shaped leavesfold down for the night. 8–12”h ‰
A414 Shamrock, Variegated ß◊Trifolium Limerick LeonoreWhite or very pale green clover-shaped leaves with adark red pattern in the center. Mingles well in a contain-er or makes an annual ground cover. 4”h by 8–10”wÍ∏Ó $5.00—4” pot
See more SHAMROCK, page 31
A415 Silver Nickel Vine ßDichondra argentea Silver FallsRounded, fan-shaped silver foliage that trails; great forhanging baskets. Heat- and drought-tolerant. 2–4”h by 36–72”w Í∏ $2.00—2.5” pot
Snapdragon AntirrhinumOld-fashioned favorites for great cut flowers early sum-mer to fall. Deer-resistant. Í$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A416 Madam Butterfly Mixß—Double azalea-type
flowers in a wide range of colors. 24–30”h A417 Rocket Mixß—Tall, great for cut flowers. 36”h A418 Sonnet Whiteß—18–21”h $5.00—4.5” pot:A419 Bizarre Mixß—Motley mix of dotted, striped,
flecked, stippled, marbled, sprinkled, freckled,spotted, dappled, splashed, peppered, streaked,dashed, spattered, lined, and speckled flowers.Popular with Victorian gardeners and children.20–24”h
$5.00—6 plants in a pack:A420 Rocket Cherryß—Red with a pinkish cast. 36”h A421 Rocket Goldenß—More yellow than gold. 36”h A422 Rocket Roseß—Dusky rose. 36”h
Snapdragon, Chantilly AntirrhinumOpen-faced, jumbo flowers cluster on strong stems inspring and fall. Longer-lasting in the garden and in thevase than traditional snapdragons. Í$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A423 Deep Orangeß—Dark salmon flowers. 30–4”h A424 Light Salmonß—Light gold to peach flowers.
30–40”h A425 Purple◊ß—Orchid. 36–40”h
Snapdragon, Dwarf AntirrhinumA snapdragon for edging. Heat- and frost-tolerant. Í∏$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A426 Chimes Mixß—Mix of reds, pinks, purples,
yellow, and white. Early. 6–8”h A427 Twinny Peachß—Looking more like butterflies
than dragons, these are double flowers. Peach isshorthand for shades of melon, peach, yellow, andlight orange blended together, a unique range ofcolors for a snapdragon. Plant with blues andpurples, especially purple foliage. 12”h ∫
A428 Snapdragon, Trailing ßAntirrhinum Fruit Salad CranberryVibrant deep pink petals with a brushstroke of gold.Semi-trailing. Most vigorous of the trailing snapdrag-ons. Very easy to grow. Heat- and cold-tolerant. 4–8”hÍ∏ $5.00—4” pot
Spiderflower Cleome hasslerianaWhiskery, fragrant flower clusters on robust yet airyplants. Spiderflower performs well through heat anddrought. Self-seeds for next year. Useful for back-grounds and large beds; a cottage garden classic. Seedsare eaten by finches and juncos. Í∏Ω˙$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A429 Rose Queen ß—5–6” flower clusters. 36–60”h A430 Violet Queen ß—5–6” flower clusters.
36–60”h A431 White Queen ß—5–6” flower clusters. 36–60”h $5.00—4” pot:A432 Clio Magenta ß—4–6” flower clusters. Does
not produce seed so it just keeps blooming. No thorns or sticky foliage. 18–36”h Ω˙
$5.00—6 plants in a pack:A433 Cherry Queenß—Bright cherry-rose 3–8”
blooms also fit into a tropical garden. 36–48”h
See also the native BEEPLANT, page 52
Star Flower LaurentiaMounds of fragrant 1” star-shaped flowers that bloomuntil frost. Leaves have irregular, spiky edges. Goodalong paths. Í∏$5.00—4” pot:A434 Beth’s Blue L. axillarisß—Lavender blue
flowers. 12–14”h
Star Flower continued$5.00—4” pot (continued):A435 MegaStar Pink◊ß—Broad-petaled pink
flowers with white centers. Nice filler for contain-ers. 10”h
A436 Stocks ßMatthiola incana Katz PurpleTall cutting variety with a lovely fragrance, double roseblossoms over silvery gray foliage. A heat-tolerantflower from old-fashioned gardens. 12–32”h Í∏
$5.00—6 plants in a packSun Daisy OsteospermumCheerful 3” daisies. Excellent for cutting. Í$5.00—4” pot:A437 4D Berry White◊ß—Large, central bur-
gundy-violet pompom composed of petals keepsthe purple-tipped white outer petals open evenon cloudy days. 8–12”h
A438 Blushing Beauty◊ß—Yellow petals blendinginto a pink ring around the gold center. 10–14”h
A439 Spider Purple◊ß—The middle third of eachpinkish violet petal is tightly rolled, creating aspoon at the tip. The unusual flower looks like astrange sea creature. 10–14”h
A440 Summertime Blueberryß—Petals have orangetips blending to pinkish purple around dark bluecenters. 8–16”h
$5.00—4.5” pot:A441 Akila Purple ß—Flowers open silver and turn
vibrant purple. Compact. 16–20”h A442 Summertime Sweet Whiteß—White with
purple eye. 16”h A443 Symphony Orangeß—The best orange. 8–12”h
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CarpetCompact plants with many 2” flowers. The heaviestbloomers. 6–12”h by 12”w$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A353 MixßA354 PinkßA355 Plumß—Deep fuchsia with burgundy
whiskers. A356 Sky BlueßA357 Whiteß
Dreams3–4” flowers that hold up well in rain. 8–12”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack:A358 Midnightß—Deep purple. A359 Redß
Easy WaveSpreading variety, also great in baskets and contain-ers. 6–8”h by 36”w $3.00—3.5” pot:A360 Tidal Wave Silverß—White flowers with a
purple throat and veining. $5.00—4.5” pot:A361 Blueß—Medium purple. A362 Pinkß
A363 Frillytunia White ß◊Frothy, curly-edged 4” flowers. 10–12”h
$5.00—4” potHula HoopRuffled and early-blooming with a wide white ring.Compact and uniform. 12”h Í∏$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A364 BlueßA365 Roseß
A366 Hummingbird Red Petunia exserta Star-faced crimson 2.5” flowers with long nectartubes and prominent stamens and stigma. It’s theonly petunia pollinated by hummingbirds, and theonly red wild petunia. In 2007, only 14 of this plantwere found growing in Brazil in shaded cracks onsandstone towers. Said to bloom sooner when rootbound. Blooms early summer to fall. 24”h ˙ $4.00—3.5” pot
MulticolorInnovations in petunia breeding have led to a rangeof color combinations and patterns. $2.50—4 plants in a pack:A367 Can Can Harlequin Burgundyß—Deep red
3–4” flowers marked with white flares. Petalshave jagged edges with white margins. Perfectfor a red, white, and blue planting. 13–16”h
flower with pink edges and a starburst center ofdarkest purple. A tough, small petunia that’snot bothered by bad weather. 10–12”h
A369 Night Skyß—Dark violet flowers sprinkledwith white spots of different sizes. Easy. 10–16”h by 24–36”w
A370 Picasso in Pinkß—A deep violet throat sur-rounded by a rim of brilliant chartreuse makesthis new Supertunia a real showstopper. Strongtrailer that blooms all summer. 8–12”h ˙
A371 Potunia Starfish◊ß—White with a deeppurple star within a large lavender star. Thecenter is dark purple. 6–10”h
A372 Suzie Storm◊ß—Hot pink and burgundypinwheels. 8–10”h
A373 Prism Sunshine ßYellow center with a cream edge. 12–14”h
$2.50—4 plants in a packSuperCalPetchoa (Petunia x Calibrachoa)A fabulous hybrid of petunias and million bells.Happy in the cool of spring and the cold (even lightfrosts) of late fall, and in between keeps its vibrantcolors and vigor in the summer heat. 12”h by 18–30”w $5.00—4” pot:A374 Cherry Improvedß—Hard to see how a
SuperCal could be improved unless it plantedand watered itself. Pinkish red flowers on trail-ing stems to 18”.
A375 Crimson Red◊ß—Ruby with a darker redcenter.
A376 Light Yellowß—Warm pastel yellow. A377 Neon Roseß—Vibrant fuchsia-pink. ∫A378 Purpleß—Solid magenta-purple with a dark
center. Semi-trailing.
Petunia, SupercascadeTrailer with 3.5” flowers. Excellent for baskets andwith good drought tolerance. 10”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack:A379 BurgundyßA380 Salmonß
A381 Violet-Flowered ßPetunia integrifolia Small, dark magenta blossoms. Trailing, self-clean-ing; good for mass plantings. A spectacular wild-flower from Argentina that blooms from spring untilfrost. 12–18”h $2.50—4 plants in a pack
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Sunflower Helianthus annuusLate summer and fall bloomers, sunflowers are thesentinels of the garden, loved by children and birdsalike. Cultivated by southwestern native peoples asearly as 3000 B.C., then taken to Europe by theSpanish around 1500 A.D. It’s likely that they will self-seed next year if left in the garden over winter. Í$1.50—seed packets:A444 Giant Mammoth—Yellow 15” flowers contain
2,000 thin-shelled, striped seeds for you or thebirds (85 days). From Russia. 120–144”h Ç
A445 Lemon Queen◊—Buttery yellow petals sur-round a wide chocolate center. Blooms on mainstem as well as secondary branches. 72–90”h ∫
A446 Red Sun—Velvety red flowers with a halo of yellow around a brown center. 72–96”h
$2.50—seed packets:A447 Mammoth Grey—Yellow 12” flowerheads with
edible gray seeds. 144”h Ç
See also SUNFLOWER, DOWNY, page 31
Sweet Potato Vine Ipomoea batatusVigorous trailing vine can romp among your flowers or cascade from baskets or containers. 24–36”wÍ∏熥
chartreuse leaves. Trails up to 36”. 6–10”h A449 Illusion Midnight Lace ß—Dramatic, graceful,
deeply lobed black-maroon foliage. 6–10”h A450 South of the Border Guacamole ß—Leaves
have one large central spearhead-shaped lobe andseveral pointed side lobes with fine reddish veins.Trails up to 36”. 5–8”h
A451 Sweet Caroline Bewitched After Midnight◊ß—Deep purple-black leaves are shield-shaped with irregular, spiky edges. Trails to 28”.10–16”h
A452 Sweet Caroline Bronze ß—Light cinnamondeeply lobed leaves. Trails up to 36”. 6–10”h
A453 Sweet Caroline Raven ß—Shiny purple-blackleaves with three long, pointed lobes. Trails up to36”. 6–8”h
A454 Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Lime ß—Elongated chartreuse hearts with fine red out-lines. Well-behaved and compact in a mixedcontainer, only trailing to 20”. 10–14”h
Sweet William Dianthus barbatusOld-fashioned beauty and fragrance. Easy to growbiennials. Blooms in spring and self-seeds. Clove-scented. Í∏¥$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A455 Wee Willieß—Mix of scented red, pink, and
white bicolors. 6”h $5.00—4” pot:A456 Green Ballß—Mossy-looking spherical flowers
are light green. Floral arrangers love them for theirweirdness and how long they last after being cut.Fragrant, too. Blooms spring into fall. 10–14”h
Tobacco, Flowering NicotianaFragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers. Excellent nectarsource for hummingbirds and moths (including thehummingbird-like sphinx moth). Seeds for finches andjuncos. May self-seed. Í∏∫˙¥$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A457 Redß—Out-facing red flowers. 12–18”h $5.00—6 plants in a pack:A458 Fragrant Delight Mix N. alataß—Shades of
A459 Grand Old White N. alata grandifloraß—Out-facing, 1.5” white flowers. Heirloom. 32”h
A460 Lime N. alataß—Out-facing 1” light chartreusetrumpets bloom profusely for three months.Looks especially great with blue flowers. 24–36”h
A461 White to Rose N. mutabilis—Out-facing flowersstart out white and change to pink then rose, allcolors at once. Hummingbird favorite. 36–60”h
A462 Woodland N. sylvestrisß—Very elongated whiteflowers form fountains atop tall stems. Hugeleaves. Sweetly scented. More shade-tolerant thanother tobaccos. 48–60”h
Tuberose Polianthes tuberosaFragrant white flowers used in the best Hawaiian leis.One blossom from a spike of successive blossoms isenough to perfume a whole room. A tender perennialrhizome to dig and store dry for the winter. Í∏¥$6.00—5.25” pot:A463 Doubleß—24–36”hA464 Singleß—36”h
Verbena VerbenaTrailing brilliant colors. Heat- and drought-tolerant.긴
$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A465 Imagination V. tenuisectaß—Large clusters of
deep blue-violet flowers. Feathery foliage. One ofgarden writer Marge Hols’s all-time favorites.Self-seeds. 12”h by 20”w Ω
A466 Obsession Blue with Eyeß—6–12”h ΩA467 Peaches and Creamß—8”h ΩA468 Quartz Red with Eyeß—Cherry red with a
white eye. 10–12”h Ω$5.00—4” pot:A469 Aztec Magic Silver—Pale lavender flowers and
silvery foliage. 8–10”h ˙
A470 Verbena, Brazilian ßVerbena bonariensis Tiny, tubular lilac flowers in 2” pompoms seem to floaton stiff, almost leafless silvery stems. Blooms summerto early fall. Fragrant, a good cut flower, deer-resistant,drought-tolerant, easy. It’s no wonder many gardenersconsider it indispensable. 48”h Í∏Ω˙∫$5.00—4 plants in a pack:A470 V. bonariensisß—Particularly nice with butter-
fly flower (Asclepias curassavica). 48”h $5.00—4” pot:A471 Lollipopß—With all the winning qualities of
the original except for height, this bushy, half-size version is a better fit for containers or asmaller garden. 24”h
Vinca Catharanthus roseaEver-blooming, waxy flowers in abundance. Thrives insummer heat. Low maintenance and stays neat untilfrost. Glossy foliage. Mounded habit. Í∏†Â¥$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A472 Cooler Mixß—14”h A473 Pacifica Redß—True red. 16”h A474 Peppermintß—White with red eye. 6–12”h
A475 Vinca Vine Vinca major ExpofloraßLong trailing vine holds green foliage with wide, irreg-ular white edges. Blue blossoms if in full sun. Great forcontainers. 6–12”h Í∏†ç¥ $5.00—4.5” pot
Wishbone Flower ToreniaA treasure for shaded beds and pots. Colorful 1” flowers. Look for the little “wishbones” hidden insidethe flower. Deer-resistant. ∏Ó$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A476 Clown Blue T. fournieriß—Light and dark blue.
Gopher fans only: yellow-gold flowers with a darkmaroon throat. No deadheading. 6–8”h ∫˙
A481 Summer Wave Large Blueß—Almost 2” flow-ers are two shades of blue, with little or no white.One of the 2010 U of M’s Best Performers. Trailsup to 36”. 8–10”h
Zinnia Zinnia elegansQuick growers for bright color. Easy to grow andblooms all summer. Make sure they have adequate aircirculation to reduce mildew. Deer-resistant. Í$1.50—seed packets:A482 California Giant Mix—Heirloom rainbow mix of
pink, cherry, red, scarlet, orange, apricot, lightyellow, yellow, gold, purple, lavender, and white4–5” double and semi-double flowers. Reliable,easy from seed, and sturdy. 48”h ∫˙
$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A483 Lilliput Mixß—This zinnia series is a particular
magnet for butterflies. 16–18”h ∫A484 Lilliput Orangeß—16–18”h ∫A485 Lilliput Pinkß—16–18”h ∫A486 Mazurkia◊ß—Scarlet petals with cream
tips on double and semi-double 3” flowers.Blooms earlier in the season than other zinnias ofthis type. Ideal cut flowers. 24–30”h ∫
$3.00—4 plants in a pack:A487 State Fair Mixß—Huge flowers up to 6”
across. Good for cutting. 36–48”h ∫$4.00—4 plants in a pack:A488 Swizzle Cherry-Ivoryß—3.5” bicolor. 6–12”h A489 Swizzle Scarlet-Yellowß—3.5” bicolor. 6–12”h $5.00—4” pot:A490 Zany Rose Picoteeß—Single deep pink flow-
ers with white margins, some wide, some thin.Continuous bloom. 10–15”h
$5.00—6 plants in a pack:A491 Benary’s Giant Limeß—Fully double char-
orange 2” double flowers with a sprinkling ofgold around the center. The many layers of petalsdo look the way an overly enthusiastic cupcakedecorator might make a frosting flower. Therewill be a few semi-double and single flowers, too.Great cut flower and dries well. 24–30”h
A495 Cupcakes Roseß—Hot pink with a light sprinkling of orange. 24–30”h
A496 Incaß—Sun-worshipping fiery orange 5” doubleflowers. Looks great with blue salvia. 36–40”h
A497 Pincaß—Fully double peachy pink 6” flowers.Great as a cut flower or just massed in your gar-den bed. 36”h
A498 Queen Lime Orange◊ß—A 3” globe ofdeeply fluted petals that shade from salmon orcoral through peach to slightly greenish yellow,then lighten as the blossom develops. Rosy redcenter. Mostly double and semi-double. Lastsabout three weeks as a cut flower. 24–40”h ∫
A499 Queen Lime Redß—Muted burgundy outerpetals grade to lime around the center with shadesof rose, mauve, and soft chartreuse. Each flower alittle different. Double or semi-double. 40–50”h ∫
Zinnia, Dwarf ZinniaMore compact than the tall flowers we usually think ofas zinnias. Bright, clear colors. Easy to grow andblooms until frost. Í$2.50—4 plants in a pack:A500 Profusion Cherry Z. elegans ß—Compact,
◊ß—Semi-double 2.5” flowers are pink andwhite striped. The white petal margins are tingedwith pink in cooler weather, becoming whiter inhot weather. 16–20”h
with a rose starburst in the center. 8–12”h ∫A509 Zahara Sunburstß—Large, vibrant yellow
blossoms reveal dark central stripes that widenthrough the season. 12–18”h
$5.00—6 plants in a pack:A510 Profusion Red Z. elegans ◊ß—Fire-engine
red. 12”h ∫A511 Zahara Double Salmon Rose Z. marylandica
ß—Bright, slightly orangey pink. 16–20”h
Hanging Baskets
12” BASKETS $25 .00
Strawberry, Toscana Fragaria Dark pink flowers, red fruit. Ever-bearing.ÍΩÇ
12” fiber basket $29.00
Herb MixOrganic mix with thyme, sage,oregano, flatleaf parsley, and oneother cold-hardy herb. ÍÇØ
10” basket $25.00
ED IBLES
Alyssum (Lobularia)—white, purple, or a combination. Í∏
Lobelia (Lobelia)—blue. Í∏˙¥
Million Bells (Calibrachoa)—a variety of mixed color baskets.Í
Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum)—a range of colors from dark red to orange tocream, some with variegated foliage. Í∏˙Ç´
Petunias (Petunia)—purple, yellow, or a mix of colors. Í
Twinspur (Diascia)—pink, orange, or a mix of colors. Í∏
Verbena (Verbena)—purple with a white star marking. Í∏
Wishbone Flower (Torenia)—yellow or purple. ∏Ó
All our hanging baskets are cold-tolerant enough to withstand temperatures down to 40°. Look for them outsidenear the Bulbs & Bareroots shelves.
NOTE: Baskets are not included in our website’s plant listings.
Annuals Plant widths are similar to their heightsunless noted otherwise.
Zinnias
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Annual VinesClimbing PlantsC001 Bell Vine, Purple ßRhodochiton atrosanguineus Purple RainLong, tubular dark purple flowers hang like earrings from rosy purple cups. Heart-shapedleaves. Vigorous in a sunny location. Climbs bytwining. 10’h Í∏† $3.00—3.5” pot
Black-Eyed Susan VineThunbergia alataCharming trailing or twining vine. Flowershave flat, open faces and dark eyes. Í∏†$3.00—3.5” pot:C002 Susieß—Orange 1.5” flowers. 4–5’h $7.00—4.5” plantable pot:C003 Arizona Dark Redß—Deep persim-
Cheerful pinwheels of reddish orangepetals whose sides are broadly edged withyellow. 5–8’h
C007 Blue Potato Flower ßLycianthes rantonnetii Lynn’s Variegated Papery-looking, open-faced purple-blue 1" flow-ers with a darker purple star around a yellowcenter. Leaves have irregular white edges. Goodin containers. Easy and twining. 2–8’h ͆ $5.00—4” pot
C008 Canary Bird Vine Tropaeolum peregrinum Bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed foliage.The flowers are said to look like canaries, butsome see them as troll dolls with wild yellowhair. Blooms all summer into fall. Climbs bytwining leaves. 12’h Í∏ $3.00—3.5” pot
C009 Candy Corn Flag ßManettia luteorubra Flowers resemble candy corn, orange with yel-low tips. A fun novelty for small trellises, hang-ing baskets, or containers. More vigorous inpart shade. Twines. 3–4’h Í∏†
$4.00—3.5” potC010 Cup and Saucer Vine ßCobaea scandens Bell-shaped, honey-scented 2” flowers thatchange from green to lovely violet. If planted ina sheltered spot, the flowers continue after ear-ly frosts. Graceful climber that grows well in acontainer. Climbs by tendrils. 25’h Í∏
$3.00—3.5” potC011 Firecracker Vine ßMina lobata Exotic LoveSprays of lined-up 1” flowers that emerge red,then change to orange, yellow, and finallycream. All colors are out at once. In full sun,one plant can easily produce several hundredarching sprays of aligned flowers in a harmo-nious color combination, August through frost.Twining; more restrained in part shade. Alsoknown as Spanish flag. 20’h Í∏†˙
$3.00—3.5” pot
C012 Mexican Flame Vine ßSenecio confusus A profusion of orange daisies with gold centers.The species name means “confused,” as thevine likes to wander. Vigorous and twining. 8–12’h ÍΩ∫¥ $7.00—4.5” plantable pot
C013 Moonflower, Climbing ßIpomoea noctiflora alba White 5–6” trumpets unfurl as eveningapproaches releasing a lovely fragance. Theflowers gently spiral closed with the rising sun.Vigorous twining climber. Nectar plant forsphinx moths. 10–30’h ÍΩ†¥
$7.00—4.5” plantable potMorning Glory Ipomoea nilClassic vines for sunny exposures. Late summerflowers last only a day, but they make up forthat with heavy blooming. Twining. These vari-eties are unlikely to self-seed. 6–10”h ÍΩ∫$5.00—seed packets:C014 Kurenai◊—Bright magenta with a
white center. Subtly variegated foliage.Kurenai means “crimson” in Japanese.
C015 Murakumo◊—Bluish purple 5–6”flowers with white streaks and stripes,each flower different, some with more color, some with more white. The leavesare mottled with lighter green. Murakumomeans “gathering clouds.”
C016 Nasturtium, ClimbingTropaeolum minus Elf’s Cap ß◊Small-flowered heirloom is gold with an orangespot on each widely spaced petal. It has a longnectar tube in the back like many wild nastur-tiums. The grower loves this one and as soon aswe saw it, we knew you would, too. Prolificbloomer with edible flowers, leaves, and seedpods. Adds spice and color to salads. Great forwindow boxes or containers. Twining leaves. 2–3’h Í∏´ $7.00—4.5” plantable pot
C017 Passion Flower, Blue ßPassiflora caerulea Outlandish blue and white flowers late summerthrough fall. Can be grown in a large containerand allowed to spend winter dormant in a frost-free basement. Prefers well-drained soil andplenty of sun. Climbs by tendrils. 15’h ͆
$3.00—3.5” potC018 Potato Vine, Variegated Solanum jasminoides variegata Small bunches of penny-sized white flowers,star-shaped with prominent yellow centers.Mild jasmine perfume. Shiny, pointed leaves areblue-green splashed around the margins withgold, cream, and hints of pink. Fast-growingand easy to train on a wire topiary form.Twines. 15’h Í∏∫˙¥ $5.00—4” pot
C019 Snapdragon, Climbing Asarina purpusii Victoria FallsVibrant magenta-purple 2” trumpets with limebracts and lovely green-gray foliage. Works on atrellis or in a mixed container. Blooms earlysummer until frost. Twining. 8–10’h Í∏
$7.00—4.5” plantable potSweet Pea, HeirloomLathyrus odoratusIntense, unique fragrance. Tolerates warmweather. Prefers rich soil. Climbs by leaf tendrils. Í¥$7.00—4.5” plantable pot:C020 King Edward VII—Fragrant deep crimson
summer blooms, introduced in 1903 byHenry Eckford, a Scottish hybridizer ofsweet peas. Almost the only sweet peafrom that era still grown, it won the RHSAward of Garden Merit in 1995. 4–6’h
C021 Royal Navy Blue◊—A deep purple todark violet-blue selection from the RoyalFamily mix. Will climb up a sturdy peren-nial or shrub. Long-blooming. Good cutflower. 4–6’h
C022 Bittersweet Celastrus scandens Autumn RevolutionBright red to orange berries are wonderful indried arrangements. Vigorous, self-fruitful, andtwining variety of the Minnesota native climber.15–25’h Í¥ $20.00—1 gal. pot
C023 Bleeding Heart, Climbing Adlumia fungosa Pearly pink spurred blossoms. Biennial vine forshade that climbs by leaf tendrils. Native toAppalachia and the north shore of LakeSuperior in Minnesota. Horticultural source. 6–10’h Í∏Ó˜ $3.00—2.5” pot
Chocolate Vine Akebia Perfect for growing on fences, pergolas, or by thepatio where the scent will pervade. Twining. Í∏$9.00—1 quart pot:C024 Five-Leaf A. quinata—Eye-catching clus-
ters of rounded leaves and danglingchocolate-purple flowers with a spicy fragrance. 30’h
C025 Three-Leaf A. trifoliata—Elegant twiningvine from China with large, three-partleaves and faintly scented dark purpleflowers in mid-spring. 4–6’h
Clematis see box, page 42C069 Dutchman’s Pipe Aristolochia durior Large, heart-shaped leaves and inconspicuousyellow-brown flowers that look like a clay pipe.Tolerant of shade and dry soil; spreads stronglyfrom the roots. Over time, this East Coast nativewill provide a complete screen of green.Excellent larval food for butterflies. Climbs bytendrils. Syn. A. macrophylla. 20–30’hÍ∏ÓΩ∫¥ $22.00—1 gal. pot
Honeysuckle, Climbing LoniceraA vigorous grower with tubular flowers, popularwith hummingbirds and nectar-seeking moths.Good for fences or trellises. Twining. ÍΩ∫˙¥$4.00—3.5” pot:C070 Harlequin L. periclymenum—Foliage is
green edged in cream, frequently withpink highlights. Yellow and pink fragrantflowers June–October. Compact and slow-er growing. 10–12’h ç
Honeysuckle, Climbing continuedDropmore Scarlet L. x browniiß—Flowers,more coral-scarlet than scarlet, attract humming-birds and orioles. Bred in Manitoba. ★★★★ 12’h C071 $5.00—3.5” potC072 $10.00—1 gal. pot
$8.00—1 quart pot:C073 Blanche Sandman L. sempervirens—Deep
rose flowers sporadically from May untilfrost. Orange-red berries, which manybirds relish, appear later. Needs at least ahalf-day of sun for best blooming. Thespecies is native as nearby as Iowa. 12’h
C074 John Clayton L. sempervirens—Discoveredby a member of the Virginia Native PlantSociety. Lovely yellow flowers that areslightly fragrant. 10–20’h
C075a Major Wheeler L. sempervirens—Coral-red flowers in abundance late spring tofall. Birds enjoy the red berries. A mildew-resistant, noninvasive selection. 6–10’h
$11.00—5.25” pot:C075b Scentsation L. periclymenum—Fragrant
yellow and cream flowers bloom heavilyfrom mid-spring to mid-fall and are followed by red berries in fall. 10–15’h
$20.00—1 gal. pot:C076 Kintzley’s Ghost L. reticulata—
Otherworldly silver-white discs resemblingeucalyptus leaves encircle yellow flowerclusters in June, then persist into fall as lit-tle orange-red berries appear. Reachesmature height in 10 years. Found in anIowa greenhouse in the 1880s by horticul-turist William Kintzley and rediscovered in2001. 8–12’h by 4–5’w ç
Hops Humulus lupulusFast-growing vine with maple-like leaves. Pine-scented greenish flowers resemble cones. Youngshoots are edible like asparagus. Dried or fresh,the flowers are a key ingredient in beer. Diesback to the ground each winter. Strong spreaderfrom the roots; toxic to dogs. Twining. Í∏∫Â$7.00—3” deep pot:C077 Cascade—Aroma-type hops with moder-
ate bitterness, often used in West Coastales. Considered the most popular hops inNorth America. 20’h by 10’w
Hops continued$7.00—3” deep pot (continued):C078 Nugget—A great bittering hop with a
heavy herbal aroma. Gold leaves. 25’h C079 Willamette—Fruity and floral. Great for
American pale and brown ales, andEnglish-style ales. 15–25”h
C080 Hydrangea Vine, Japanese Schizophragma hydrangeoides Rose SensationLacy flower clusters in late spring to mid- summer, shading white to pink. The plant(whose listed height may be optimistic inMinnesota) can be cut back in late winter tocontrol the ultimate size. Vigorous vine thatclings by aerial rootlets. 40–50’h ∏∫ $10.00—4” deep potHydrangea, ClimbingHydrangea petiolarisClusters of lacy white flowers with showywhite bracts in early summer. Cinnamon- colored bark. Very slow to establish; worth thewait. From Japan. Climbs and clings by aerialrootlets. 30’h Í∏¥$8.00—1 quart pot:C081 H. petiolaris—Green leaves.$10.00—4” deep pot:C082 Firefly—Gold to chartreuse leaf margins
are brightest in spring. Once establishedcan grow about 2’ per year. Fragrant.
C083 Ivy, Boston Parthenocissus tricuspidata Originally from Japan, not Boston. Brilliantorange color in fall. Berries favored by birds.This dense vine put the ivy in Ivy League.Climbs and clings by adhesive pads. 70’h Í∏ $3.00—2.5” pot
C084 Monkshood Vine Ampelopsis aconitifolia Finely cut foliage makes a lovely cover for wallsand fences. Clusters of non-showy greenishflowers in late summer, followed by bunches ofround bluish fruits that mature to orange- yellow in autumn. Climbs by tendrils. 15–25’hÍ∏ $7.00—1 quart pot
C085 Sweet Pea, Everlasting ßLathyrus latifolius Pearl MixPink, red, or white flowers with winged stems.Plant in a protected area. Climbs by tendrils.6’h Í∏¥ $2.00—2.5” pot
See also SWEET PEA, HEIRLOOM, above
Trumpet Creeper Campsis radicansLarge trumpets in August and September.Excellent for attracting hummingbirds, good forbutterflies. Vigorous vine with pinnate foliage;not for small spaces. May die back to theground in severe winters, but regrows from theground. Climbs by aerial rootlets. Not recom-mended to grow up the side of a house orgarage because it can grow through buildingmaterials. 30’h Í∫˙$2.00—2.5” pot:C086 Orangeß$8.00—1 quart pot:C087 Red Sunset—Red flowers with an orange
throat.
C088 Virginia Creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia Clusters of five serrated leaves turn bright redin fall. Small flowers, hidden by the foliage,turn to dark blue berries that are attractive tobirds. Climbs by tendrils with adhesive pads.This Minnesota native can be aggressive but isgreat for covering large areas. Flood-tolerant.Midwestern source. 30–50’h Í∏˜¥ $3.00—2.5” potC089 Wisteria Wisteria macrostachya Summer CascadeCharming, fragrant flowers in long, hangingclusters in May or early June, followed by fruitpods that remain throughout winter. Flowersopen bluish purple then lighten throughoutsummer. The hardiest at the U of M LandscapeArboretum. Original name: Betty Mathews,named for a local gardener. Grow only on astrong arbor or pergola. Rapid grower, but tol-erates brutal pruning. Twining. ★★★★ 15–25’hÍ∏¥ $20.00—1 gal. pot
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$2.00—2.5” pot:C026 Purple Leaf C. recta◊—Star-shaped, fragrant
white flowers are abundant in May and June.Purple foliage becomes green as it ages. Cut backafter bloom for regrowth of purple leaves and asecond round of flowers. Mound-forming, but canbe trained to climb. Group 3. 3–6’h Í∏
$4.00—3.5” pot:C028 Virgin’s Bower C. virginianaß—Vigorous native
vine with festoons of small white flowers in sum-mer. Suitable as a cut flower, with interestingseed heads. Good to ramble over slopes, it canspread aggressively by roots and self-seeding. Can be pruned any time; treat as Group 3 for abushier plant, or don’t prune and allow it to ramble. Seed from Winona County, Minn. 12–20’h Í∏˝˜
$10.00—3.5” pot:C029 Betina C. alpina—Many fragrant, pendant violet-
blue 2” flowers from mid-spring to summer.Showy seed heads follow. Perfect for coveringfences, shrubs, and small trees. Mulch thickly toconserve moisture in summer and to provide win-ter protection. Group 1. 8–12’h ∏
C030 Lagoon C. macropetala—Spring-blooming withnodding, multi-petaled bluish purple bells.Vigorous, it tolerates not only part shade but anorth exposure. Group 1. 8–10’h ∏
C031 Teshio—Double lavender-blue 3–5” rosettesopen up late spring to early summer. Japanesecultivar. Group 2. 7’h
C032 Ville de Lyon◊—Cherry red 4–6” flowerswith a creamy yellow center bloom most of thesummer. Very floriferous. Group 2. 10–12’h by 2–3’w ∏
$12.00—5.25” pot:C033 Diamond Ball◊—White to soft violet 4–5”
flowers in a puffy half-dome shape. Good for asmall space. Heavy bloom in June and July, thenlighter bloom in August. Group 2. 5–6’h by 2–3’w
C034 Sweet Summer Love—Cranberry-purple, cherry-vanilla-scented flowers will bloom more than amonth before its cousin Sweet Autumn and keepblooming. Group 3. 10–15’h
C035 Viva Polonia◊—A thin white star highlightsthe center of the large red flowers. Heavybloomer in early summer, repeat bloomer in latesummer. Named because it shares the colors ofPoland’s flag. Group 2. 4–6’h
Petals are white with a central pink stripe.Blooms June–July and repeats in late summer.Group 2. 8–10’h
C037 Copernicus◊ß—Deep blue 4–5” flowers aresemi-double with a lighter bar on each petal.Blooms June through August. Group 2. 6–7’h
C038 Omoshiro◊ß—Light pink 5–7” flowers withslightly rippled petals that are finely rimmed inpinkish red. Delicately defined purple anthers inthe center. Omoshiro means “amusing” and“interesting.” Blooms in June and again in earlyfall. Fragrant. Group 2. 8’h
C039 Wildfire◊ß—Dark violet 6–8” flowers witha reddish purple bar on the petals. Blooms earlysummer to early fall. Group 2. 8–10’h
flowers that lighten in color as they mature.Blooms in early summer and reblooms later. Acompact variety from the new Boulevard seriesdeveloped in England. Best in a part-shade area.Group 2. 3–5’h ∏˝
C041 Avant Garde C. viticella◊ß—Red 2” flowerswith conspicuous puffs of rosy pink. Vigorousand summer-blooming. Group 3. 8–10’h
C042 Bourbonß—Vibrant red 5–6” flowers with ayellow center from June through early August. Agood candidate for summer containers (24” wideor more). Group 2. 4–6’h
C043 Cezanne◊ß—Light blue flowers with yel-low centers. Compact, so ideal for smaller gar-dens or restricted spaces. Long bloom season.From the new Boulevard series developed inEngland. Group 3. 3–4’h ∏
C044 Charmaine—Handsome dark red 4–6” doubleand semi-double flowers. Blooms mid-season,then reblooms with single blossoms in late sum-mer. Group 2. 4–7’h
C045 Comtesse de Bouchaud◊ß—Rosy pink 4–6” flowers with creamy yellow stamens bloomin a continuous display from June throughSeptember. Wavy-edged petals that tend to curlback at the tips give the flowers a roundedappearance. Compact, so a good choice for smallspaces. Group 3. 8–12’h
C046 Diamantinaß—Deep violet-blue 4–6” doubleflowers with silver-green central petals when theyfirst open. Pompom flowers can last up to amonth. Reblooms in late summer to early fall.Excellent cut flower. Group 2. 6–8’h
C047 Diana’s Delightß—Shades of lavender-bluewith creamy centers. Blooms May–June andSeptember. Group 2. 4–6’h ∏
C048 Duchess of Albany C. texensis—Tulip-shapedpink 2–3” flowers with cherry pink bars. BloomsJuly through October. Group 3. 8–10’h
C049 Duchess of Edinburghß—White 4–6” doubleflowers with soft yellow anthers. Blooms May-June and again in September. Group 3. 8’h
C050 Ernest Markham◊ß—Grown since 1926,this classic offers an abundance of handsome reddish magenta 4” flowers. Vigorous and bloomsin summer. Group 3. 10–12’h
$16.00—1 gal. pot (continued):
C051 Etoile Rose C. texensisß—Vigorous vine, cov-ered mid- to late summer with showy, urn-shapedcerise pink flowers. Group 3. 8–10’h
C052 Guernsey Cream◊ß—Creamy white 4–6”flowers with yellow centers. Blooms in early sum-mer with a second flush of bloom in late summer.Reliable and free-flowering. Group 2. 6–8’h ∏
C053 Jackmanii Superba C. viticella◊ß—Velvety5” purple flowers bloom in abundance throughthe summer. Beautiful, vigorous, hardy—it ticksall the boxes. This is an improved form of one ofthe most deservedly popular clematis. Group 3.10–12’h
C054 John Paul IIß—Creamy white 5–6” flowerswith light pink bars. Color lasts longest withsome shade. Of Polish origin, one of severalclematis hybridized by a Jesuit monk, BrotherStefan, at a monastery in Warsaw. Blooms mid- tolate summer. Group 2. 8–12’h ∏
C055 Lady Northcliff◊ß—Deep lavender-blue 5–7” flowers with white and pale yellow centers.Reliable and robust, blooming in early summerand again in late summer. Group 2. 8’h
C056 Multi-Blueß—Double flowers are dark blue topurple with thistle-like centers of yellow-green inJune. Reblooms in fall. Group 2. ★★★★★ 6–8’h
C057 Nelly Moser◊ß—Pale pink 6–8” flowerswith a deep rose stripe on each of eight sepalsand reddish brown stamens. Blooms May throughJune with a second, less prolific bloom in Augustand attractive seed heads in the fall. A reliableclassic since 1897. Group 2. 6–10’h
C058 Neva◊ß—Pink 4–5” flowers bloom earlysummer to fall. Very compact. From the newBoulevard series developed in England. Group 3.3–4’h ∏
C059 Ninon◊ß—Free-flowering vine with wavy-edged 3–4” white flowers centered with whiskerydark red anthers. Early summer bloom. Group 3.3–4’h
C060 Niobeß—Best red clematis with 6” flowers thatopen nearly black, then mature to dark ruby redwith brilliantly contrasting yellow stamens.Originated in Poland. Seldom needs pruning, butif you do, prune in April. Blooms May toSeptember. Can be treated as Group 2 or 3. 8–10’h
C061 The President ◊ß—Deep purple 7–8” flowers with purple anthers. Blooms in latespring and again in late summer. Introduced in1876. Group 2. 8–10’h by 2–3’w
C062 Princess Diana C. texensisß—Abundant rasp-berry-pink flowers with wide, lighter margins.The four 2” petals are curled outward at theirpointed tips. Because the trumpet-shaped flowersface up this vine can be used as an unusualground cover. Blooms all summer and fall. Group3. 6–10’h ˝
C063 Rhapsodyß—Sapphire blue petals that deepenin color as they age. Creamy yellow anthers.Blooms July through September. Group 3. 8–10’h
C064 Roguchi C. integrifolia x durandiiß—Exquisitenodding bells in the deepest shade of inky bluefrom summer until fall. Glossy seed heads in thelater fall garden. Group 3. ★★★★★ 8’h
C065 Rosaließ—Two-toned pink and deep pink flow-ers that change to lighter shades of lavender-pinkas they age. Long bloom season. Group 2. 5’h
C066 Silver Moon◊ß—Silvery lavender 6” flow-ers with wavy-edged petals and yellow centers.Recommended for light to open shade, where theunusual flower color makes a gentle impact. Mid-summer bloom with some repeat. Group 2.8–10’h ∏
Sweet Autumn C. terniflora—Four-petaled white 1–2”flowers in clusters. Hardy, vigorous, and easy to grow;free-flowering and very fragrant, August–September.Seldom needs pruning, but when desired, prune in early spring when the buds begin to swell. Syn. C. paniculata. Group 3. ★★★★★ 15–20’h C067a $4.00—2.5” potC067b $16.00—1 gal. pot (new size) ß
C068 Warsaw Nike◊ß—Abundant burgundy 5”blossoms from mid-summer to early fall. Fromrenowned breeder Brother Stefan Franczak ofPoland. Group 2. 8–12’h ∏
See also CLEMATIS, ROCK, page 19, andCLEMATIS, BUSH, page 22
Showy flowers in a range of colors and shapes. Best in full sun with the roots protected fromthe hottest midday rays. Those that tolerate a bit more shade have been marked with∏in the description. Climbs by twining leaves that grab something less than a half-inch indiameter. Great scrambling through shrubs or other supports, or even as a ground cover.
All clematis are toxic to people and pets. Deer-resistant.
Climbing Plants
PruningClematisIt may seem intimidating,but pruning the varioustypes of clematis is reallya matter of commonsense. One bit of vintageclematis pruning advice is“If it blooms before June,don’t prune” (until afterit blooms).
Pruning groups includethe early-floweringvarieties (Group 1), therepeat bloomers (Group2) and the vines thatusually bloom in summeror later (Group 3).
GROUP 1Blooms in spring on lastyear’s growth. Afterflowering, prune lightly to shape vine if needed.
GROUP 2Repeat bloomers, firstflowering on last year’sgrowth, then rebloomingon new growth. If needed,lightly trim in earlyspring when buds swell.After the first bloom,again lightly prune toincrease later flowers.
GROUP 3Blooms in summer orlater, on new growth.Prune severely in earlyspring when new budsbegin to swell, cuttingstems back to 12–14”from the base of the vineto produce good growthand encourage abundantblooming.
“If itbloomsbeforeJune, don’tprune.”
Clematis Clematis Í¥About thosestars…Throughout this section,you will notice trees andshrubs that are markedwith four or five stars (★★★★★). These plantshave been noted byLonnee, Rose, Selinger,and Whitman in the 2011edition of Growing Shrubsand Small Trees in ColdClimates as some of thevery best plants availableon the market.
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Apple Malus domesticaBeautiful, fragrant spring flowers and fall fruit. Applesrequire another variety for pollenizing unless notedotherwise, but apple or crabapple trees are usuallynearby in most areas. ÍΩÇ$39.00—3 gal. pot:F001 Chestnut Crab—Every September, do you look
forward to buying these tasty 2” crabs from thefarmers market? Somewhat ugly-looking red andyellow apples are not at all sour, but have asweet-tart flavor. Crunchy and fun to eat.Introduced by the U of M in 1949. Very produc-tive and an excellent pollenizer. Standard root-stock. 20–25’h
F002 Hazen◊—Good eating, dessert, and cookingapple with a mild, sweet flavor. Round dark redfruits with greenish yellow flesh ripen in lateAugust to early September. Introduced in 1980 byNorth Dakota State University. Frequently startsfruiting after three or four years. Does well with-out spraying. Fruit has a short storage life.Standard rootstock. 25–30’h
F003 Honeycrisp—The most popular apple developedat the U of M. Great for eating fresh or storing.Ideal for the home orchard. M7 semidwarf root-stock. ★★★★★ 9–12’h
F004 Honeygold—Red-tinged golden apples of mediumto large size. Honey-sweet flavor, crisp texture,ideal for eating, sauce, and baking. Can keep up tothree months. White flowers in early spring.Standard rootstock. 25–30’h
F005 KinderKrisp◊—Small, exceptionally crisp andsweet: perfect for lunchboxes and snacking.Yellow-skinned fruits with heavy red mottlinghang on the tree for an extended time. Bestenjoyed fresh, but also can be juiced, baked, ormade into jelly. Developed in Wright County,Minnesota, from a Honeycrisp parent. Ripens inlate August. Standard rootstock. 25–30’h
F006 Prairie Magic◊—Developed in Manitoba tothrive on the Canadian prairies, this variety pro-duces sweet, crisp fruits excellent for eating freshor cooking. Apples are yellow blushing to redwhere the sun hits them. Extremely hardy.Ripens in mid-September. Good keeper. Standardrootstock. 25–30’h
F007 SnowSweet◊—Ideal for salads and fruitplates, with a sweet, rich taste and crisp whiteflesh that is exceptionally slow to oxidize andturn brown. Bronze-red 3” fruits ripen in mid-October. Introduced by the U of M in 2006.Above average resistance to scab and fire blight.Standard rootstock. 25–30’h
F008 Sweet Sixteen◊—Red-streaked, conical fruitshave a sweet, complex flavor of spicy cherry witha hint of vanilla. Apples are crisp, juicy, and excel-lent for fresh eating or baking. Introduced by theU of M in 1977. Fruit ripens in mid-September.May take a little longer than other cultivars tostart bearing, up to five years from planting. M7 semidwarf rootstock. 9–12’h
F009 Zestar!—Crisp white flesh is sweet, tangy, andspicy. Fruit ripens early. Excellent for snacking,baking, and sauces. U of M introduction. M7semidwarf rootstock. ★★★★★ 9–12’h
$47.00—3 gal. pot:F010 Frostbite◊—One of the first hardy apples, bred
by the U of M in 1921. It has been used to developmany other hardy varieties including Keepsake,Sweet Sixteen, and Honeycrisp. It was introducedto the public in 2008 with a naming contest,where eight different people suggested the nameFrostbite out of 7,000 entries. It is intensely sweet,aromatic, and juicy. Eating this 2.5” apple withmaroon and gold stripes has been likened to bitinginto sugarcane. Especially good for dessert andsweet cider. Ripens late September to mid-October. Standard rootstock. 25–30’h
Apple continued$47.00—5 gal. pot:F011 Fireside—A big, sweet, firm apple with complex
flavor. Fruit, ripening in October, is green withscarlet stripes, known for long keeping, andunusually aromatic. A 1943 U of M introduction.EMLA 111 rootstock. 12–15’h
F012 Pink Lady—Late-season apple with medium-sized sweet-tart fruit with white flesh. Originallyfrom Australia, also known as Cripps Pink.Semidwarf rootstock. 12–20’h
$89.00—7 gal. pot:F013 Combo Espaliered—Three-tier espaliered tree
with each branch a different variety, so six vari-eties in all. Varieties are labeled, but differ frompot to pot, so pick your favorite. All varieties arenorthern-hardy and pollenize each other.Espaliered trees (trained to grow on a two-dimensional structure) are excellent for smallergardens and are likely to increase fruit produc-tion. EMLA 111 rootstock. Height depends ontraining. 12–18’h
F014 Apricot Prunus Debbie’s Gold◊1980 introduction from Manitoba, with flower budshardy to –41° F. Pink flowers in spring, slightly laterthan other varieties. Firm, sweet 1–2” fruit ripens inJuly, good for canning and fresh eat-ing. Self-fruitful, but bigger yieldswith a pollenizer, either anotherapricot variety or Nanking cherry.Best in a north- or east-facing loca-tion to prevent frost damage to earlyflower buds. 10–15’h by 8–12’wÍΩÇ $45.00—3 gal. pot
F015 Blackberry, DwarfRed Rubus pubescens This trailing berry makes a greatground cover for any moist wood-land area. The thornless stems devel-op decorative white flowers followedby small tart berries. It is not a heavyproducer, but the berries are wellworth the work to pick. Seed from St. Louis County, Minn. 6–12”hÍ∏Ω∫Ç˝˜ $7.00—4” pot
F016 Blackberry, Thornless Rubus Black Satin Productive, thornless, semi-erect with deep blue-blackfruit in mid- to late summer. Delicious for pies, cob-blers, turnovers, topping ice cream, and adding to cere-al. Upright canes bear large, antioxidant-rich fruit inearly summer. Birds love the berries. Self-fruitful. Palepink flowers. Best on a trellis or planted along a fence.Lay canes on the ground for winter protection. 3–4’hÍΩ∫Ç $26.00—1 gal. pot
Blueberry VacciniumPopular for their fruit, compact size, and brilliant fallcolors of orange and red. White to light pink flowers.These are self-fruitful unless noted otherwise, but willget larger fruit if a different variety is nearby. Musthave acidic soil. Fruit season is late June to August.Yields will start low, but increase over the first fiveyears. More robust yields in future years if flower budsare removed the first year. ÍΩ∫Ç$13.00—1 gal. pot:F017 Chippewa—A 1996 U of M introduction. A good
plant for the home gardener with large dark bluefruits, mid-season, and good blueberry flavor. ★★★★ 3–4’h
F018 Northblue—Introduced 1983. Mid-season darkblue fruit, large and attractive with good flavor. ★★★★ 2–3’h
F019 Northcountry—Prolific producer of medium-size, mild fruit. Midseason. Semi-dwarf. 2–3’h
F020 Northland—Flexible branches do not breakunder heavy snow loads. Late-season fruit in longand loose clusters; nice wild berry flavor. Lowstature and spreading growth habit also make itan attractive landscape plant. 2–4’h by 3–4’w
F021 Patriot—Waxy, bell-shaped white flowers in May,followed by medium blueberries in early season.Dark green leaves turn red and purple in fall. 4–6’h
F022 St. Cloud—A 1990 U of M introduction. The ear-liest berries of the season, medium in size, sweetwith crisp texture. Must be pollenized by anotherblueberry variety. ★★★★ 4–5’h
F023 Superior—Introduced by the U of M in 2009. Itproduces about one week later than most othervarieties. Medium-sized berries have a sweettaste and are easy to pick. 3–6’h
$17.00—2 gal. pot:F024 Polaris—A 1996 introduction. Popular for its
long storage properties. Early-season fruit is veryfirm and sweet-scented. Must be cross-pollenizedwith another blueberry variety, such as Patriot. ★★★★ 3–4’h
Cherry, Bush PrunusFrom the University of Saskatchewan, hardy self-fruit-ful plants are ornamental in spring when covered inwhite to pink flowers. Dark red fruits in three years,with peak production after seven years. The tart cher-ries are good fresh or make sensational jams or pie.Cherries get sweeter as they ripen. ÍΩÇ$18.00—1 gal. pot:F025 Crimson Passion—Mid-season dark red fruit.
Self-fruitful but more productive with anothervariety nearby. 7–8’h
F026 Romeo—Up to 30 pounds of fruit per plant. Similar to Carmine Jewel, but ripens much later.Among the sweetest and best for juice. Few suckers. 6–12’h
$23.00—2 gal. pot:F027 Carmine Jewel P. eminens—Fruits remain on the
branches past the ripe stage. Ripens from mid-July to mid-August. Vigorous, with fewsuckers. The North Star cherry is one of its parents. 6’h by 3’w
F028 Crimson Passion—Mid-season fruit with a highsugar content. No suckers. 7–8’h
F029 Juliet—Full-sized cherries, early to mid-season,with a high sugar content that make them the bestdwarf cherry for fresh eating. Few suckers. 5–8’h
F030 Cherry, Nanking Prunus tomentosa Pink buds open to white flowers producing tart, half-inch dark red fruit. Used as a smaller substitute for piecherries. Two plants needed for pollenization. A denseshrub, also known as Korean cherry, Chinese dwarfcherry, or Hansen’s bush cherry. 6–10’h ÍÇ
$16.00—8” potCherry, Pie PrunusBeautiful spring blossoms, followed by tart, full-sizecherries in July. Excellent summer food used by over80 species of wildlife. Self-fruitful. ÍΩÇ$45.00—3 gal. pot:F031 Sweet Cherry Pie P. ‘Eubank’—Sweeter than
other pie cherries. Large red fruits make excep-tional pies and preserves. Firm flesh that is notmushy when cooked. Bred in River Falls,Wisconsin, by orchardist Bill Eubank. 15’h
Key Í Full sun∏ Part sun/part shadeÓ Shade
Ω Good for beesı Audubon-endorsed∫ Butterfly-friendly˙Hummingbird-friendly
An apple tree grown fromseed will not have thesame traits as the parenttree, so desirable varietiesmust be propagated fromcuttings. Grafting the cutting onto selected rootstocks allows us tocontrol the size of the tree, which is good forurban gardeners.
Standard—Heights up to 30’h
EMLA 111—Semidwarf, 12–15’h
M7—Semidwarf 9–12’h
The widths of fruit trees and shrubs are similarto their heights unless noted otherwise.
A note about hardiness in shrubs and trees We don’t list USDA hardiness zones because in our experience they can be mislead-ing. Read the full explanation on page 45.
However, if the catalog says a tree or shrub “needs winter protec-tion,” that means it’s less likely to be hardy here, though we knowgardeners who grow it successfully. If the text says “very hardy,” thatmeans the plant is known to be hardy north of the Twin Cities. If aplant has four or five stars ★★★★★ it is highly rated for success inthe book Growing Shrubs and Small Trees in Cold Climates.
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Cherry, Pie continued$49.00—5 gal. pot:F032 North Star P. cerasus—Very hardy and very pro-
ductive U of M introduction. Great for cookingand freezing. Semi-dwarf with beautiful shapeand coppery bark. 12–14’h
F033 Cranberry Vaccinium macrocarpon PilgrimPink flowers in late spring. Large burgundy-red fruit infall is about 0.75” wide. Very productive variety prizedfor sauces. Cranberries do not require a flooded area,just regular watering to maintain soil moisture. 1’hÍÇ $8.00—3.5” deep pot
Currant RibesWhite flowers followed by fruits in clusters by mid-summer. The fruit is good for jellies, wines, and pre-serves. For the most fruit production, remove anystems that are more than four years old. These vari-eties are self-fruitful and resistant to white pine blisterrust. Í∏∫Ç$14.00—1 gal. pot:F034 Ben Sarek—Compact, with large dark purple to
black fruit. Very high yields. 3’h $16.00—8” pot:F035 White Imperial R. rubrum—Light pink translu-
cent berries are known for their good flavor. Fruitproduces best on stems that are 2–3 years old. 3–4’h by 4–6’w Ω
F036 Elderberry Sambucus nigra Large, flat clusters of fragrant white blossoms in earlysummer, followed by glossy dark purple to blackberries in drooping clusters in late autumn. Prunesuckers as they appear to control spread. The elderflowers can be harvested once they are all opened. Theintense fragrance is relaxing, as is tea made from them.Wait until the black fruits are fully ripened to pick andcook them; they cannot be eaten raw. 8–20’h ÍÇ $11.00—1 gal. potFig Ficus caricaSelf-fruitful fig trees that are good for containers.Fruits in late summer until frost. Overwinter in a largepot in an attached garage or a root cellar, or bringindoors as a houseplant. Fig trees moved indoors oftenlose all their leaves, in which case cut back on wateringuntil new leaves sprout. ÍÇ$7.00—4” deep pot:F037 Magnolia◊—Sweet juicy fruit and interesting
foliage that looks like handprint cutouts. Best indry conditions; excessive moisture will cause fruitto sour quickly. One of the best figs for canning.4–10’h
$15.00—1 gal. pot:F038 Black Spanish◊—Large, tropical-looking,
lobed leaves. Produces sweet, dark fruit. Can bepruned to make an even smaller tree. Overwinterindoors. 8–10’h
$18.00—8” pot:F039 Chicago Hardy—Despite its name, this fig can’t
be considered hardy here, though it may be worthtrying with heroic protection, such as a giant pileof bagged oak leaves or a box built around it. 10–12’h
Goji Berry Lycium barbarumGrow superfruit in your own back yard. With the high-est antioxidant values of any fruit, gojis have beentreasured in China for centuries. Good fresh, dried, orfrozen. Requires staking. Harvest late summer to earlyfall. Somewhat of a trial plant in Minnesota; protectedlocation recommended. 5–7’h ÍÇÂ$11.00—5.25” pot:F040 Big Lifeberry—Tasty red berries. F041 Sweet Lifeberry—Purple flowers and red berries.
Gooseberry Ribes uva-crispaGooseberries are half-inch to 1” round fruits with a fla-vor all their own, often used in desserts. White blos-soms in spring. Lobed foliage turns red in fall. Attractsbirds and butterflies. Self-fruitful. ÍΩ∫Ç$14.00—1 gal. pot:F042 Hinnomaki Red—Sweet-tart red fruit in summer.
3–5’h F043 Jeanne—A new dark-red dessert berry. Late-
ripening with high yields (about 3 pounds perplant). Highly resistant to white pine blister rust.Very few of the pesky spines. 4–5’h
$16.00—1 gal. pot:F044 Pixwell—Pinkish fruit in summer. Virtually
thornless. 3–5’h
Grape VitisVigorous vines aregreat for coveringfences, but most bene-fit from pruning for best fruit production. Bunches offragrant greenish flowers in spring. Grapes maturefrom August into September. Self-fruitful. Climbs bytendrils. ÍÇΩ$13.00—4.5” pot:F045 Marquette—Dark purple fruits, developed by the
U of M’s cold-hardy grape program. Very good forwine and juice. 20’h
ty similar to Concord in taste but hardier. 8–10’h F047 Somerset Seedless◊—Medium-sized, seed-
less red grape bred in Osceola, Wisconsin. Veryearly and very sweet with a flavor like strawber-ries. Excellent for fresh eating, jelly, and juice.Good resistance to downy and powdery mildew.4–6’h
$18.00—8” pot:F048 King of the North—Very hardy, seeded dark pur-
ple grape. Late-ripening. Recommended as theone variety for both a good table grape and a redConcord style wine. Sweet, tasty light red juice;the fresh fruit is a bit tart, but said to make thebest jelly. 10–20’h
F049 Hazelnut, American Corylus americana A rounded shrub with half-inch edible nuts, two tofour in a cluster. Useful among other shrubs and innaturalistic settings; suckers from the roots to formthickets. Excellent for wildlife. Jackson County, Minn.,source. 6–8’h Í∏ıǘ $11.00—1 gal. pot
Honeyberry Lonicera caerulea var. edulisFrom Japan and Russia, a sweet-tart fruit. Yellow flow-ers in the early spring turn into long blue berries inJune that are ideal for fresh eating or in any dessert.Easily harvested and low maintenance, accepting awide range of soils. Requires two varieties that bloomtogether for better pollenization. Good source of earlyfood for the hungry bees. Í∏ÇΩ$12.00—5.25” pot:F050 Yezberry Honey Bunch◊—Very sweet, tube-
shaped blue fruits. Perfect for fresh eating, freez-ing, or canning. High in antioxidants. Requiresanother Yezberry for pollination. Developed inthe U.S. from a Japanese variety. “Yez” refers tothe northern Japanese island now calledHokkaido. 3–5’h
F051 Yezberry Maxie◊—Olive-shaped berries aresweet and juicy. Flowers can withstand earlyspring frosts. 5–6’h
F052 Yezberry Solo◊—Abundant yields of plump,sweet fruit. This honeyberry will self-pollinate,but yields and fruit size will be larger if YezberryMaxie is planted nearby. 5–6’h
F053 Yezberry Sugar Pie◊—Most compactYezberry, good for smaller spaces. Otherwise,similar to Yezberry Honey Bunch. 3–4’h
$14.00—1 gal. pot:F054 Borealis—Large, soft blue fruit, considered
among the tastiest varieties. 4–5’h F055 Honeybee—Excellent pollenizer. Fast-growing,
productive, and starts fruiting at an early age.Holds its fruit on the bush longer than most vari-eties. 4–6’h
F056 Tundra—Firm but tender fruits are large and ratehigh for flavor, somewhat like a blueberry-rasp-berry. 4–6’h
F057 Huckleberry, Black Gaylussacia baccata Tubular pink to possibly red flowers cover this shrub inspring, followed by edible purplish black berries. Redfall color. Prefers acid soil. Michigan source. 1–2’hÍ∏ΩÇ˝˜ $9.00—4.5” pot
Kiwi, Hardy Actinidia arguta IssaiVigorous fruiting vine, not the same as supermarketkiwi. It’s smooth-skinned and eaten with the skin on,like a grape. Grows in any moist but well-drained soil;should not become dry in hot weather. Do not over-fer-tilize. Usually plant one pollenizer to every three tofour fruiting plants, but the Issai variety does notrequire a pollenizer to fruit. Twining; needs a trellis orfence, which it will quickly cover. Blooms in April.25’h by 10’w ÍÇF058 $16.00—1 gal. potF059 $19.00—1.5 gal. pot
Lingonberry Vaccinium vitis-idaeaThis beautiful tiny shrub has reddish new leaves thesize of mouse ears that turn glossy green. Clusters ofbell-shaped white to pinkish flowers in May are fol-lowed by tart red berries in July, used for the famouslingonberry preserve or syrup. A circumpolar native innorthern North America, Europe, and Asia. Goodplanted in acidic soil with blueberries, rhododendrons,or azaleas. Two varieties needed for fruit. Í∏∫Ç˝$8.00—4.5” pot:F060 Red Pearlß—Small berries with about one
pound of fruit per plant. 14–18”h F061 Red Sunsetß—Vigorous with medium to large
berries. 8–15”h F062 Regalß—Medium to large berries. 8–15”h
F063 Pawpaw Asimina triloba Large, tropical-looking leaves and purple blossoms giveway to fruit that has given this tree its other commonname: poor man’s banana. Sweet, custard-like flavor.Excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Requirescross-pollination for fruit production (two trees). Trialin Minnesota; let us know how yours does. 15–30’h by 5–15’w ÍÇ $16.00—1 gal. pot
Peach Prunus amygdalusYes, these are edible, freestone peaches. Fragrant pinkto red-purple flowers in early spring. Best in a north-or east-facing location to prevent early bloom and frostdamage. Self-fruitful. Syn. P. persica. ÍΩÇ$13.00—1 gal. pot:F064 Siberian C◊—Originally developed as an
exceptionally cold-hardy peach rootstock, it isreportedly hardy to –45° F (wood) and –25° F(fruit buds). Yellow 2–3” fruit has white fleshthat is excellent for eating fresh and for drying.Said to have the richest-flavored peach juice.These are first-year seedlings and may requireextra protection in their first winter if north ofthe Twin Cities. Fruiting can begin in year three.12–14’h
$45.00—5 gal. pot:F065 Contender—Sweet yellow-fleshed fruits in late
August. Cold-hardy and its later bloom timehelps avoid late spring frosts. 12–15’h
F066 Reliance—Medium to large peaches with brightyellow flesh and yellow skin blushed with red.Ripens in August. 12–15’h by 8–10’w
Pear Pyrus communisPears are most productive with a different pear tree inthe neighborhood for cross-pollination. White flowers.ÍΩÇ
$45.00—3 gal. pot:F067 Golden Spice◊—Gold 2” fruits blush to red
when they ripen in August. Better for preservesand baking than for fresh eating. Very resistant tofire blight. Standard rootstock. 25–30’h
$47.00—5 gal. pot:F068 Summercrisp—A U of M introduction with very
early harvest in mid-August. Fruits are green witha red blush and are best eaten or refrigeratedbefore they ripen to yellow. Crisp, juicy textureand sweet, mild flavor, they keep up to six weeksin the fridge. Requires another pear tree varietyfor pollenization; it is a good pollenizer for otherpear varieties. S-333 rootstock. ★★★★ 12–18’h
Plum PrunusHardy and great for fresh eating or cooking. ÍÇ$32.00—3 gal. pot:F069 Superior P. domestica◊—1933 U of M cross
between a Japanese dessert plum and anAmerican wild plum. Prolific white flowers inMay, bright red fruit with sweet yellow flesh inAugust. Heavy-bearing (may need fruit-thinning).Requires a pollenizer such as BlackIce or Toka.18–25’h
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About thosestars…Throughout this section,you will notice trees andshrubs that are markedwith four or five stars (★★★★★). These plantshave been noted byLonnee, Rose, Selinger,and Whitman in the2011 edition of GrowingShrubs and Small Trees inCold Climates as some ofthe very best plants avail-able on the market.
Thank you, Master Gardeners,for volunteering at the sale!Master Gardeners will be on hand throughout the sale to answer questions (located near the central stairway).
Many are from Ramsey County:www.co.ramsey.mn.us/mastergardener
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Key Í Full sun∏ Part sun/part shadeÓ Shade
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FruitPlum continued$45.00—3 gal. pot:F070 BlackIce—Cross between a cherry-plum and a
Japanese dessert plum, resulting in 2” purple-black fruits. Superior winter hardiness and earlyripening (two to four weeks before others).Requires a pollenizer, such as Toka. ★★★★★
18–25’h $45.00—5 gal. pot:F071 Stanley P. domestica—Early September fruits with
blue skin and pale yellow flesh. The sweet, dryflesh makes it ideal for preserves and drying. Self-fruitful. 20–25’h
F072 Toka—Richly flavored, exceptionally hardy selec-tion from South Dakota. Self-fruitful and one ofthe best pollenizers for other plums. Blooms inMay, fruit ripens mid-August to early September.15–20’h by 10–12’w Ω
F073 Plum, Wild Prunus americana White flowers in May followed by red or yellow ediblefruit. Long thorns that can be used as needles. Hardyand drought-resistant. Excellent for wildlife. JacksonCounty, Minn., source. 15–20’h ÍΩıǘ
$11.00—1 gal. potRaspberry RubusUpright, self-fruitful, thorny shrubs that don’t requirestaking or support. Clusters of five-petaled white flow-ers with yellow anthers give way to flavorful fruit. Redraspberries spread by suckering underground; blackraspberries spread when the tips reach the ground.Note: black raspberries should not be planted near anyother color of raspberries nor near blackberries.ÍΩ∫Ç
$6.00—4.5” pot:F074 Black Jewelß—Large, glossy black berries form
on old canes and ripen in late June. 5–7’hF075 Heritageß—Medium-sized red berries ripen in
early September, plus a small July crop (consid-ered everbearing). Vigorous and hardy. 5–6’h
$13.00—1 gal. pot:F076 Autumn Bliss—Large berries, dark red with mild
flavor. Prolific, with fruit from late August untilkilling frost. Extra hardy. Easy maintenance. Itfruits on new wood so can be cut to the groundevery year. Good for fresh eating, preserves, anddesserts. 4–5’h
F077 Pequot Black—Black raspberries for the North.Developed by Jim Fruth of Pequot Lakes, Minn.Fruiting season is about three weeks long in July.Berries are firm and medium-sized. 4–5’h
$16.00—1 gal. pot:F078 Boyne—Large red berries in summer. Vigorous
and sturdy, productive and extremely hardy. A1960 introduction from Morden, Manitoba. 4–5’h
F079 Caroline—University of Maryland red variety, oneof the most productive. Fall bearing. Vigorous. 4–5’h
F080 Fallgold—Extra-large and ever-bearing yellow;two crops a year in spring and July–August, butthe later crop produces until frost. Very sweetand juicy. 3–4’h
F081 Killarney—Vigorous, cold-tolerant, summer-bearing raspberry developed in Manitoba.Medium-sized red fruit with good eating andfreezing quality. Sibling variety to Boyne. 3–4’h
$18.00—8” pot:F082 Latham Red—Large, firm red berries late June to
mid-July. Burgundy fall foliage for landscapeinterest. Very productive and cold-hardy, devel-oped in Minnesota in 1920. 4–6’h
$19.00—1 gal. pot:F083 Anne—Hands-down the best-tasting yellow rasp-
berry and also highly productive. Extra-largeberries ripen from late August through October.Few thorns. Benefits from spring pruning forsummer fruit, or a complete cutback for fall fruit.4–5’h
full-size red fruit in mid-summer. Less aggressivespreader than most raspberries. 2–3’h
Rhubarb Rheum rhabarbarumGreat for pies and preserves. Large green leaf bladesare toxic to humans, while the tart stalks are edible.30–40”h by 36–48”w ÍÇ$3.00—4” pot:F085 Victoriaß—Popular, medium-sized stalks with
pink at the bottom and green at the top. Heavyproducer.
$6.00—1 quart pot:F086 Crimson Cherryß—Bright red stalks are red
throughout. Vigorous grower. Also known asCrimson Red and Crimson Wine.
$16.00—1 gal. pot:F087 Chipman’s Canada
Red—Bright redstalks that do notfade when cooked.One of the sweetestvarieties of redrhubarb.
Seaberry Hippophae rhamnoidesGrown worldwide as aperennial fruit becausethe half-inch orangefruits in late summer and fall areloaded with vitamins C, A, and E and taste like orangeand passionfruit. The branches with narrow silveryleaves are used in flower arrangements. Likes poor,sandy soil. Sharp thorns, so keep it pruned for easierharvesting. Requires both fruiting and pollenizingplants to get fruit. Spreads aggressively. ÍÇÂ$25.00—2 gal. pot:F088 Orange September◊—Fruiting variety with
sweet orange berries, bred for larger size. Longstems with fewer and softer thorns make pickingeasier. From Saskatchewan, Canada. 10’h
F089 Pollmix—This pollenizer with an early bloomtime pairs well with Orange September, polleniz-ing up to six of them with wind-blown pollen.Inconspicuous green-brown flowers, April–May.7–10’h
Serviceberry, SaskatoonAmelanchier alnifoliaWhite flowers in early spring give way to showy, edibleberries in summer and then brilliant fall color.Serviceberries are native, fruit-bearing shrubs. A xeriscape plant. Í∏Ç$12.00—1 gal. pot:F090 Regent—Red fall color and widely grown for its
shrub can be trained into a small tree. Extremelycold-hardy, drought-tolerant, and not picky aboutsoil condition. Fruits are important to wildlife.Eastern North Dakota source. 20’h by 10’w ı˜
$18.00—1 gal. pot:F092 Standing Ovation—Red and orange fall color.
Upright, oval shape is attractive in winter. Goodfor hedges. Also known as Obelisk. 15’h by 4’w
Strawberry Fragaria x ananassaLovely perennial fruits that are easy to grow. They pre-fer sandy soil, but can be grown almost anywhere.Spread by runners. Self-fertile. ÍΩÇ$2.00—2.5” pot:F093 Tristanß—Rosy red flowers and an abundance
of aromatic sweet berries. Everbearing. Few to norunners make this a great choice to grow as edg-ing along a path where you can easily find theberries. 6–10”h by 24”w
$3.00—3.5” pot:F094 Archer◊ß—2016 introduction from Cornell
University with huge berries the size of plums andintense aroma and flavor. Junebearing. 8–10”h
F096 Gasana—Ornamental everbearing strawberry haslarge pink flowers and tasty fruit at the sametime. 12”h by 24–36”w
F097 Toscana—An everbearing strawberry with massesof deep pink blossoms. Productive plant producessweet, tender red berries. Also known as Tuscany.Sister variety to the Gasana strawberry. 12”h by 24–36”w
$3.50—4 plants in a pack:F098 Honeoyeß—June-bearing. One big crop, better
for canning. 6–10”h by 24”w F099 Ozark Beautyß—Everbearing; unusually vigor-
ous plants with thick foliage and deep roots. 6–10”h by 24”w
$5.00—3.5” pot:F100 White Pineberry—The strawberry that tastes
like a pineapple. Small to medium white fruitcovered with red seeds, aromatic and flavorful. 8–12”h by 10–18”w
$5.00—6 plants in a pack:F101 Jewelß—Large, glossy bright red fruits with
good firmness and flavor. Summer-bearing, veryproductive. 6–10”h by 24”w
F102 San Andreas◊ß—Upright, vigorous plantsproduce sweet and juicy 1–2” berries throughoutthe summer. Fewer runners than most other vari-eties. Everbearing. 12–18”h by 18–24”w
Strawberry, Alpine Fragaria vescaNumerous small, slender berries. Fragrant and tasty,summer to fall. Likes part shade and regular water.Nice along paths, and good in containers, too (plant inthe ground in fall). The species is a plant native inMinnesota. Runnerless, but may self-seed somewhat.Í∏Ç˝‰
$3.00—2.5” pot:F103 Variegata—Attractive cream and green foliage on
a finely textured, spreading ground cover withscented white flowers. Requires a consistentlymoist but not too wet spot and does best in lightshade. Occasional fruits. 6”h by 12–15”w
$3.00—3.5” pot:F104 Yellow Wonderß—Many prefer this white berry
with yellow seeds over traditional red strawber-ries. Considered sweeter, too. And birds ignorethem totally. 6–8”h by 12–15”w
$3.50—4 plants in a pack:F105 Alexandriaß—Red berries on productive plants.
10”h by 12–15”w
See also Unusual and Rare Plants for the QUINCE, page 19, and CITRUS, page 20.
More shrubs and trees with edible fruit include BLADDERNUT, BLACK CHERRY, CHOKEBERRY, and CHOKECHERRY, page 47.
The widths of fruit trees and shrubs are similarto their heights unless noted otherwise.
You’ve probably seen those colorful bands across themap of the U.S. called USDA hardiness zones.They’re based exclusively on minimum tempera-
tures. These maps put us in Zone 4, with minimum temper-atures in the –20°F to –30°F range. And it does, indeed, getthat cold here once in a while.
A plant’s survival, however, is dependent on many factors,including soil, sunlight, watering, drainage, exposure to wind,mulch, snow cover, and of course the winters’ minimum tem-peratures. Minimum temperature is just one of many factorsand zone numbers over simplify the game.
Within our “Zone 4” gardens, there are many micro -climates that allow plants to survive. The “heat zone”around the foundation of a heated home is just one example. The wind shelter from buildings and fences canmake a huge difference in a plant’s ability to survive ourlong, dry winters. For other plants, shelter from late winter sun will keep the buds alive through the brutal
freeze-thaw cycles of our often tentative springs.When long-time gardeners compare notes on perennials,
it usually turns out that one has never been able to get a cer-tain plant to survive the winter, while for another the sameplant grows like a weed.
The zone numbers listed for plants in books and onlineare good guidelines, but they can be confusing and often tooconservative. The experience of other gardeners in your areais a much better guideline. So:
Talk to your neighbors. Join a garden club. Ask ques-tions and share your own experience.
Ask at the Master Gardener booth if you have ques-tions about the proper soil, light and watering for the plantsyou have chosen. They can also tell you if your perennialsneed special winter protection.
Give us feedback. We want to hear how the plants doin your garden. That’s how we will all find out what plantsare successful here. [email protected]
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See Fruit, page 43, for a note aboutthe hardiness of shrubs and trees.
S001 Abelia, Fragrant Abelia mosanensis From Latvia, this hardy deciduous shrub has pink flow-ers with fragrance better than a lilac, late May throughmid-June. Glossy summer foliage turns orange-red infall. 5–6’h Í∏ $7.00—1 quart pot
S002 Alder, Speckled Alnus rugosa◊Multi-stemmed shrub or small tree with leathery,wrinkled leaves that have furry undersides. Catkins inearly spring, long-lasting cones in fall attractive tobirds. Prefers damp, acidic soil and grows well in heavyclay. Nitrogen-fixer. The common name “speckled”refers to the white pores that dot the smooth brown orgray bark. Larval host for the green comma butterfly.Good for erosion control along banks. 15–25’hÍ∏˜¥ $7.00—3.5” deep pot
S003 Almond, Dwarf Russian Prunus tenella Showy masses of pink to white flowers in early spring.Scarlet foliage in fall. Excellent hedge that attractsbees, butterflies, and birds. 4–6’h by 4–6’w ÍΩ∫¥
$30.00—2 gal. potArborvitae Thuja occidentalisWonderful evergreens that are tolerant of clay soil andair pollution. Protect from rabbits and deer in winter.Many cultivars are bred from our native Minnesotatree. ¥Í∏$4.00—4” pot:S004 Teddyß—A lovable, huggable, globe-shaped
plant that has become very popular. The foliage issoft and bluish green but will turn bronze withthe onset of winter. 2–3’h by 3–4’w ‰
$7.00—1 quart pot:S005 Linesvilleß—A dwarf globe with sage green
foliage. Tight and compact shrub that keeps itsshape without pruning. Makes a great containerplant during the growing season, then plant inthe garden in fall. 2–3’h
S006 Sherwood Moss—Dense and irregularly conical.Grows up to 12” per year. Bronzy in winter. 4–6’h
S007 Techny—Broadly based pyramidal form withdense foliage that maintains very dark green col-oring all year. Excellent for medium to tall hedgesor screens. Resistant to winter burn. 20’h by 10’w
$8.00—4” deep pot:S008 Thin Man—Fast-growing and narrow, use one as
an accent or several as a screen. Holds its greencolor well in the winter. 30–40’h by 3–4’w
$9.00—1 gal. pot:S009 DeGroot’s Spire—Narrow spire with twisted
foliage. Can be used in a container during thespring, summer, and early fall, then plant it in thegarden. 7’h
S010 Tiny Tim—Delicate, fan-shaped foliage is denselypacked into a perfect little mound. Will reachabout 15” at 10 years. Turns bronzy in winter. 3’h
$11.00—5.25” pot:S011 North Pole—Columnar with dark green winter
foliage, resistant to burn. Excellent landscapeplant for narrow spaces or as an accent. A selec-tion originating at North Star Nursery inFaribault, Minn. 10–15’h by 4–5’w
$13.00—1 gal. pot:S012 Sunkist—Pyramidal to conical shape with exqui-
site year-round color: dense, flattened sprays oflemon-yellow in spring, turning orange-yellow inwinter. 10–20’h by 6–8’w
$15.00—2 gal. pot:S013 Yellow Ribbon—Upright and pyramidal. Foliage
is gold in fall and almost orange in winter. 8–10’hby 2–3’w
$18.00—2 gal. pot:S014 Compact Pyramidal—Narrow variety, more cone
than pyramid, has dense, upward-growingbranches. 6–10’h by 2–3’w
S015 Aspen, Quaking Populus tremuloides The classic trembling leaves on narrow, conical trees.Wonderful spring fragrance as the leaf buds open.Golden fall foliage. Fast-growing. 40–50’h by 20–30’wÍ $7.00—3.5” deep pot
S016 Azalea, Korean Rhododendron yedoense var. poukhanense CompactaDensely covered with rose-purple 2” flowers in May.Orange-red fall color. Deciduous. Prefers acidic soilwith good drainage, or even a raised planting position.3–6’h by 6–12’w ∏∫˙¥ $7.00—4” deep pot
Azalea, Lights RhododendronSpring flowers. These hardy hybrid azaleas are a break-through series developed at the U of M. The flowerbuds are hardy to –35°F. Deciduous. Acidic soil.Í∏Ω∫¥
scented flowers. 4–5’h S018 Northern Lights—The first of the U of M’s hardy
azalea hybrids blooms coral pink in early spring.Slight fragrance. ★★★★ 8’h
S019 Rosy Lights—Extra-fragrant dark pink flowerswith rose red contrasts. 4’h
S020 Tri-Lights—Trumpet-shaped flowers, shadingfrom pink to white with yellow throats. BloomsMay through June. ★★★★ 4–5’h Ω
$39.00—2 gal. pot:S021 Golden Lights—Dazzling gold-apricot flowers.
4–6’h
Azalea, Weston RhododendronSpreading and shorter than most azaleas. Fragrantflowers bloom very late for an azalea. Deciduousfoliage is twisted, slightly glossy, and becomes bronzyin summer. Acidic soil. ∏¥$14.00—1 gal. pot:S022 Weston’s Garden Party—Pink July flowers with
long, arching stamens. 6–10’h by 5–8’w Ω∫S023 Weston’s Innocence—White flowers in June.
Burgundy-red fall foliage, often with yellow ribs.★★★★★ 3–4’h ∫˙
S024 Weston’s Lemon Drop—Dark peach buds opento pale yellow flowers in July. Slight lemony fra-grance and long bloom time. Dark pink-redfoliage in fall. 6–10’h
S025 Weston’s Lollipop—Pink flowers with pale yel-low flares in June and July. Red-orange fallfoliage. ★★★★ 4–6’h ∫˙
S026 Beautyberry, Japanese ◊Callicarpa japonica Almost identical to the species we’ve been selling foryears, but we’ve been told these berries are good forjelly-making. Native to Japan. Grown primarily for itsround, iridescent lilac-violet berries in large clustersalong arching branches in September and October.Loved by birds and flower-arrangers. Planting morethan one shrub encourages more berries. Pink flowersin summer, berries in fall, and yellow autumn foliage.May die back to the ground in winter. 4–6’h Í
$9.00—1 gal. potS027 Birch, Dwarf ◊Betula x plettkei Cesky GoldRed-orange leaves herald the arrival of spring, thenwelcome summer by turning yellow. Its multi-stemhabit forms a low mound, or can be trimmed to form asmall hedge or miniature patio tree. Slow-growing.Excellent for bonsai, beautiful in summer pots, andrealistic as a miniature weeping willow for miniaturegardens and model railroads. Or just use it whereveryou need its delicate, lacy, feathery texture. 2–4’hÍ∏ç¥ $10.00—4” deep pot
S028 Bladdernut, American Staphylea trifoliaUnderstory tree with downward-facing clusters of bell-shaped white flowers in May, giving way to papery,inflated 2” brown seed pods. In fall, the ripened seedsinside the pods rattle in the wind. Pods persist intowinter and are good for dried flower arrangements.Seeds can be collected in the fall and eaten raw orcooked. Great for a moist, shady area, providing pro-tective cover for wildlife. Suckering clumps can formcolonies. Good for rain gardens. Early blooming is aboon for pollinators emerging from hibernation.Wright County, Minn. source. 10–15’h ∫ǘ∏Ó $11.00—3.5” deep pot
S030 Blue Beech Carpinus caroliniana The catkins and fruits look a little like dangling Japanesepagodas—first green, then becoming yellowish brown asthey mature into clusters of three-winged nutlets.Corrugated blue-green leaves with serrated edgeschange to red, scarlet, and orange in fall. The smoothgreenish gray trunk becomes fluted with age and seemsto have muscles. This great native tree grows well inheavy soil and lower light conditions. Its hard, heavywood is used for tool handles, mallets, walking sticks,and golf clubs. Tolerant of most soils. Horticulturalsource. 20–35’h Í∏Ó˜ $10.00—3.5” deep pot
Boxwood Buxus microphyllaThis is the shrub you see trimmed to flat-edged hedgesin formal gardens and labyrinths. Small, shiny ovalleaves. Can be kept much smaller by pruning. Best sit-ed in winter shade to avoid winterburn. Í∏¥$9.00—4” deep pot:S031 Chicagoland Green◊—A hybrid from the
Chicago Botanical Garden selected for its round-ed shape, compactness, and cold hardiness. 3–4’h
$11.00—5.25” pot:S032 Wedding Ring—A ring of gold surrounds each
leaf of the glossy foliage on this compact box-wood. An excellent addition to formal gardens oras a year-round accent plant. 1–3’h
S033 Bridal Wreath Spirea x vanhoutii Cascades of double white flowers in mid-spring, cover-ing the entire plant. Small, toothed leaves turn yellowto orange in fall. If necessary, prune after blooming, asnext year’s buds set soon after blooming. An old-fash-ioned northern garden classic that blooms at MemorialDay. 6–8’h ÍΩ∫ $19.00—2 gal. pot
S034 Buffaloberry, Silver Shepherdia argentea Thorny silver bark and very twisted irregular branchinghabit—like a miniature olive tree. Well-adapted to dry,moderately alkaline, and saline soils. Silver-greenleaves. Deep red berries can be used for jellies or aregood for wildlife; fixes nitrogen. 6–10’h ͘
$24.00—2 gal. potS035 Bush Honeysuckle Diervilla rivularis Kodiak OrangeBold, glowing orange foliage in fall. The leaves in sum-mer are glossy green with splashes of orange and theearly summer flowers are bright yellow. Excellent formassing and erosion control because it colonizes, tol-erating most soils. Best leaf color in sun. Cultivar of aMinnesota native species that attracts multiple pollina-tors. 3–4’h Í∏ $12.00—5.25” pot
S036 Button Bush Cephalanthus occidentalis Sugar ShackLong prized as a Minnesota native shrub, this down-sized version is perfect for your garden. Fragrant whiteflowers like miniature Sputniks, glossy red foliage, andcolorful fruit make this plant shine from spring to fall.Attractive landscape plant with honey-scented flowers.3–4’h Í∏Ω $12.00—5.25” pot
Cardinal Bush WeigelaSpreading shrub grown for its funnel-shaped flowersthat attract hummingbirds. Í∏Ω∫˙$3.00—4” pot:S037 Rumba W. floridaß—Ruby red flowers that have
a yellow throat. Blooms from June throughSeptember. 3–4’h
$9.00—1 quart pot:S038 April Snow W. praecox—Fragrant white selection
from seeds collected by Bluebird Nursery’sfounder, Harlan Hamernik, in the mountains ofChina. Blooms in spring about two weeks earlierthan other cardinal bush varieties. 4–6’h
S039 Minuet W. florida—Purple-tinged foliage and pur-plish red flowers with yellow throats in latespring. 2–3’h
About thosestars…Throughout this section,you will notice trees andshrubs that are markedwith four or five stars (★★★★★). These plantshave been noted byLonnee, Rose, Selinger,and Whitman in the2011 edition of GrowingShrubs and Small Trees inCold Climates as some ofthe very best plants avail-able on the market.
This chart of incorrect and correct pruning techniquesappeared in MinnesotaHorticulturalist many timesover the years. The advice is solid. Pruning early in atree’s life may prevent problems later.
Image and captionexcerpted from TheNorthern Gardener:From Apples toZinnias, 150 Years of Garden Wisdom by Mary LahrSchier, Minnesota HistoricalSociety Press, 2017.
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False cypress
Key Í Full sun∏ Part sun/part shadeÓ Shade
Ω Attractive to beesı Audubon-endorsed∫ Butterfly-friendly˙Hummingbird-friendly
Shrubs and TreesCardinal Bush continued$11.00—5.25” pot:S040 Czechmark Sunny Side Up W. florida—White
flowers with yellow throats. Bred in the CzechRepublic, and noted for hardiness and extra-largeflowers. 3–4.5’h
S041 Czechmark Trilogy W. florida—Flowers start outwhite, flow to pink, and deepen to red, all threecolors at once on the plant. 3–3.5’h
S042 Czechmark Twopink W. florida—Abundant flow-ers in light and dark pink. 3–3.5’h
S043 Snippet Dark Pink W. florida◊—Flowers andbuds are deep pink. Spring bloom with strongrebloom on an extra-compact shrub. 1–2’h
S044 Spilled Wine W. subsessilis—Wavy dark red leavescomplement the hot pink-magenta flowers inspring and fall. 2’h by 3–4’w
S045 Wine and Roses W. florida—Dark burgundy-purplefoliage and intense rosy pink flowers in late spring.Darkest color in full sun. Also known as Alexandra.4–5’h
S047 Cherry, Black Prunus serotina Pink to white flowers hanging in clusters in spring.Edible scarlet to black fruit in June. Yellow to red fallcolor. Crushed leaves have a distinct cherry aroma.Jackson County, Minn., source. 50–80’h by 30–60’wÍ∏Ωı∫ǘ $11.00—1 gal. pot
Chokeberry, Black Aronia melanocarpaWhite flowers in spring and clustered purple-blackfruit from September through winter. Berries are highin antioxidants; good for tart juice and jelly. Foliageturns brilliant red in fall. Thrives in almost any soil.긂
$12.00—5.25” pot:S048 Wild Black Chokeberryß—
Ottertail County, Minn., source.6–8’h by 5’w Ωı˜
$16.00—1 gal. pot:S049 Viking A. melanocarpa
elata—Bred in Sweden forfruit production. 3–5’h
S050 Chokecherry,Wild Prunus viginiana ßLong clusters of white blossomsare followed by red fruit, ripening todark black-purple. In spite of thename, the fruit makes excellent jam orsyrup. Can be grown as a dense hedge.Good in most soils. Jackson County,Minn., source. 20’h by 6’wÍΩı∫ǘ $12.00—5.25” pot
S051 Crabapple Malus PrairifireCrimson buds open to half-inch purple-red flowers inMay. Dark red bark. Bright orange fall color and cone-shaped, half-inch red fruit, favored by songbirds.Dense, rounded shape. Fruit persists through winter.20’h ÍΩı $49.00—5 gal. pot
S052 Cranberry, American Highbush ßViburnum trilobum Dwarf WildWhite flower clusters in spring. Red berries persistinto winter. Flowers are good for butterflies, while theberries are excellent winter food for wildlife. CentralMinnesota source from naturally dwarf-scale plants.6–8’h Í∏ÓΩ∫˜ $12.00—5.25” pot
S053 Currant, Clove-Scented Ribes aureum In spring, red buds become gold flowers that smellstrongly of cloves or spicy vanilla. Irregularly shapedshrub with red fall color. Requires both pollenizing andfruiting plants to get fruit, and our grower does notlabel individual plants. If you get fruit, the berriesripen from yellow to orange to red to black, all colorsat once, and can be used in jellies, preserves, and pies.Horticultural source. Formerly known as Ribes odora-tum. 6–12’h Í∏∫˜ $10.00—5.5” pot
Cypress, False Chamaecyparis pisiferaStrong-growing, ferny evergreens. Deer-resistant. Í$6.00—4” deep pot:S054 Mops—Gold thread-like foliage forms a low
mound. 3–4’h $11.00—5.25” pot:S055 Soft Serve—Patience rewarded the breeder who
coaxed this unusual sport to consistently produceits exceptionally soft, fernlike branches. Needlesare bright green on top and blue underneath.Pyramidal shape. 6–10’h by 5–6’w
S056 Soft Serve Gold◊—Stays golden all year.Pyramidal shape. 6–10’h by 5–6’w ç
$13.00—1 gal. pot:S057 King’s Gold—Mound of golden yellow thread-
like foliage cascading to the ground. Great accentplant that holds color well. 4–5’h by 5–7’w ç
S058 Cypress, Russian ◊Microbiota decussata Celtic PrideVery hardy and resistant to tip die-back. Low, denseevergreen. Light green foliage turns bronze in winter.Excellent for shade. Once established will tolerate dryconditions. 1–3’h by 3–5’w Í∏Ó˝‰
$12.00—5.25” potS059 Dogwood, Bloodtwig Cornus sanguinea Arctic SunYellow stems tipped in red provide unique winterinterest. Small white flowers in spring, yellow-orangeleaves in fall. Stunning winter display when coupledwith a red twig dogwood. 3–4’h Í∏
$11.00—5.25” potS060 Dogwood, Golden Cornus alba aurea Prairie FireBright gold leaves in spring, creamy white flowers inlate spring, chartreuse foliage in summer, blazing redfoliage in fall, and orange-red branches in late fall andwinter. White berries. 5–7’h Í∏¥
$20.00—2 gal. potS061 Dogwood, Pagoda Cornus alternifolia Golden ShadowsIridescent yellow-green leaves, broadly edged in yellow.The foliage turns a reddish purple shade in fall.Unique, horizontally layered branching structure,which accounts for its common name. Flat 3–4” clus-ters of fragrant white flowers in spring. Fruit are smallblue-black berries that add considerable color in sum-mer as they mature and are much appreciated by song-birds. Best in filtered shade and moist soil, but greatfall color in sunny spots. Cultivar of a Minnesotanative species; may self-seed. 10–12’h by 6–8’wÍ∏Ωıç¥ $10.00—4” deep pot
Dogwood, Red Twig Cornus sericeaA northern classic, great for winter interest with its redbranches. Youngest twigs are the most red, so pruningbranches larger than your thumb in March will keepwinter color vibrant. Í∏Ó¥$10.00—4” deep pot:S062 Pucker Up!—Unusual quilted leaves, white flow-
ers in late spring, dark blue berries, and burgundyleaves in the fall. Red stems all year. 3–4’h ç
$11.00—5.25” pot:S063 Arctic Fire—Compact with all-season interest.
Clusters of small white flowers in spring, fol-lowed by burgundy berries in summer, red leavesin fall, and intensely red twigs in winter. 3–4’h
S065 Dogwood, Silky Cornus obliqua Red RoverA compact shrub with red foliage in fall, a handsomecontrast with the blue berries that our bird friendsappreciate. The red stems for winter color are a bonus.The species is native to Minnesota. 4–5’h ∏Ω∫ $11.00—5.25” pot
Elderberry SambucusExcellent foliage plants stand out in the landscape.They can be cut to the ground in spring to helpimprove their shape, but because the plants bloom onold wood, pruning in spring will come at the expenseof flowers and fruit. Leaves and stems are poisonous,but not the berries, which are good for wildlife. Deer-resistant. Í∏Â¥$12.00—5.25” pot:S066 Black Lace S. nigra—Intense purple-black foliage
is finely lobed, giving it an effect similar toJapanese maple. If you don’t cut it back in spring,pink spring flowers are followed by blackish redfall berries that can be harvested or left on theplant to attract birds and wildlife. Full sun forbest color. Can be pruned back for more formalsettings. 6–8’h Ω∫
S067 Lemony Lace S. racemosa—Very deeply lobedchartreuse leaves with red-tinged new growth.Small white flowers in spring produce red fruit infall (unless it’s cut back in spring). Looks like atrunkless Japanese maple with its airy fine-tex-tured foliage. 3–5’h
See more ELDERBERRY, page 44
S068 Fir, Balsam Abies balsamea A popular Christmas tree, narrowly pyramidal withdense crown terminating in a slender spire. The onlyfir native to the North Woods. Short, soft needles on abeautifully shaped evergreen with horizontal branchesand drooping lower branches. 40–90’h by 20–30’wÍ∏˜¥ $19.00—2 gal. pot
S069 Fir, Korean Abies koreana SilberlockeStrongly curved upright needles, new growth with abright white underside. Produces steel blue cones.Mounding when young, maturing to a pyramidal form.Beautiful silvery foliage. 20’h by 15’w Í¥
$25.00—2 gal. potForsythia ForsythiaThe classic spring-blooming shrub with yellow flowerslining arched branches in April. Forsythias are namedfor the Scottish botanist William Forsyth, who was thesuperintendent of Kensington Gardens in London anda founder of the Royal Horticultural Society. Í∏$12.00—5.25” pot:S070 Show Off Sugar Baby—Deep yellow flowers
from base to tip of the branches bloom in earlyspring. Easy to grow, tolerating any pH, clay soil,and air pollution. Drought-tolerant once estab-lished and seldom needs pruning. Deer-resistant.2–3’h by 1.5–2.5’w
$23.00—2 gal. pot:S071 Northern Gold—Developed in Canada, this vari-
ety is among the hardiest of this classic yellowharbinger of spring. 6–8’h
S072 Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba MarikenShrubby dwarf variety, suitable for small gardens oreven for bonsai. Spreading, somewhat weeping form.Very slow growth, about 3–6” a year. This variety pro-duces no (smelly) fruit. Fan-shaped leaves turn yellowin fall. Often called a fossil tree, since it is the last ofits kind. 2–3’h Í∏¥ $39.00—2 gal. pot
Hydrangea see box, page 48
S095 Juniper Juniperus x pfitzeriana Daub’s FrostedBlue-green foliage frosted in gold. Great for erosioncontrol or along banks and slopes. Grows 3–6” eachyear until mature height. A favorite of garden writerBonnie Blodgett. Evergreen, deer-resistant landscapeshrubs. 1–2’h by 6’w Í∏ç $7.00—1 quart pot
Juniper, Spreading Juniperus horizontalisNative to northern Minnesota where it carpets thinsoil on rocks. Useful as a ground cover and tolerant ofdeer, rabbits, drought, and slope. Í∏˝Â$7.00—1 quart pot:S096 Blue Chip—Excellent blue foliage in summer is
tipped purplish in winter. 1’h by 8–10’w $11.00—5.25” pot:S097 Good Vibrations Gold—Attractive chartreuse
leaves emerge in spring, change to bright yellow,and then take on orange hues in fall. 1–2’h by 4–5’w
$12.00—1 gal. pot:S098 Blue Mat—Dense evergreen shrub, with long,
flexible branches. Blue-green foliage turns darkpurplish green in winter. 1’h by 6–8’w
S099 Blue Rug—Low and spreading evergreen with sil-ver-blue foliage that has purple overtones in thewinter. Great for erosion control and dry loca-tions. 4–6”h by 8–10’w ‰
Shrub and tree widths are similar to their heightsunless noted otherwise.
Azaleas andRhododendrons
Within the large genus of Rhododendron, azalea and rhododendronrefer to two subgroups of shrubs prized for their showy flowers. Whilethere are differences in flower details between the two subgroups, fornorthern gardeners the most important difference is more obvious:azaleas are deciduous (losing their leaves for winter), while rhododen-drons are broadleaf evergreens.
Both subgroups have very shallow roots that tend to dry out quickly,and need consistently moist, organically rich, acidic, well-drained soil.Bark or pine needle mulch (2–4”) is recommended to retain moisture.
Above ground, they differ more. Azaleas need full to partial sun toflower well, while rhododendrons tolerate somewhat more shade.During winter the larger-leaved rhododendrons need protection fromwinter sun to prevent leaf burn; the smaller-leaved varieties (such asPJM) have more tolerance to winter sun.
Broadly speaking, the bloom sequence of hardy varieties can be categorized as follows for the Twin Cities area:
• Early (late April into May): Small-leaved rhododendrons, including PJM, its relatives, and the Korean rhododendrons
• Mid (May into June): U of M Lights series and Exbury azaleas and larger-leaved rhododendrons
• Late (June–July): Weston series azalea hybrids
Juniper
Rhododendron
Chokeberry
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Shrub and tree widths are similar to their heightsunless noted otherwise.
S100 Katsura Cercidiphyllum japonicum Beautiful heart-shaped foliage emerges red andchanges to bluish green in summer, followed by apricotorange fall color. Oval shape. Fall leaves have a nicearoma. 40’h Í $11.00—1 gal. pot
Korean Spicebush Viburnum carlesiiFragrant snowball flowers in late April to early May.Blue-black berries in late summer. Green serratedleaves turn brilliant dark red in fall. Í∏$9.00—1 quart pot:S101 Prairie Rose ◊—Flowers bloom pink, maybe
lightening if the weather is very hot. Producessignificant amounts of fruit. 5–8’h
S102 Sweet Baby Blue ◊—White flowers. Nice,compact shape without pruning. 5’h
S103 Sweet Susan Renee ◊—White 1” starfishflowers in 4” clusters that are almost spherical.Profuse bloomer. 5–8’h
S104 Larch, European Larix eurolepis Varied Directions As you’d guess from the name, the branches of thismulti-stemmed tree spread out crazily, then arch downin a weeping form. A deciduous conifer, it looks like anevergreen in summer, though its fresh green foliageturns to gold before the needle-like leaves fall inautumn. The leafless branches provide winter interest.8’h Í $32.00—3 gal. pot
See also TAMARACK, page 51
Lilac SyringaNothing says spring in Minnesota like fragrant lilacs.Prune flower clusters as needed immediately afterblooming. Long-lived and easy to grow. ÍΩ∫$5.00—3.5” pot:S105 Dwarf Korean S. meyeriß—Excellent low,
spreading habit. Reddish purple buds open to sin-gle pale lilac flowers. Profuse late-season bloom-ing at an early age. Mildew-resistant. Also calledlittle leaf lilac and Palibin. ★★★★★ 4–5’h
$7.00—4.5” pot:S106 Red Pixieß—Dark red-purple buds open to pink
flowers. Nonsuckering. 4–6’h $9.00—1 quart pot:S107 Miss Kim S. patula—Abundant orchid-pink flow-
ers from pink-purple buds, still blooming weeksafter the French hybrids have finished. Sweet andspicy scent and the best fall color, a beautiful bur-gundy-red. Resistant to powdery mildew. ★★★★★
6–8’h
Lilac continued$13.00—5.25” pot:S108 Bloomerang Dark Purple—Reblooming dwarf
lilac produces purple-pink flowers from deep pur-ple buds in spring and, after a rest period duringthe heat of summer, blooms again. Deer-resistant.Good fragrance and mildew resistance. 3–4’h
S109 Bloomerang Dwarf Pink◊—Dwarf lilac withdeep pink flowers in spring and, after a rest peri-od during the heat of summer, rebloom. Deer-resistant. Vigorous but compact. Good fragranceand mildew resistance. 2.5–3’h
S110 Scentara Double Blue◊—Early bloomer withlush, fully double blue-lavender flowers. Bred forfragrance. Compact and rounded, with goodresistance to mildew. 6–8’h
$14.00—1 gal. pot:S111 Charisma S. prestoniae—Purple buds open to
pinkish lavender flowers two weeks later thancommon lilac, extending the season. Compact forsmall spaces. Can be trained to tree form. Non-suckering. 3’h
S112 Donald Wyman S. prestoniae—Purple-lavenderbuds open to reddish lavender flowers on largepyramidal spikes two weeks later than commonlilac. Non-suckering. ★★★★ 8–10’h
S113 Minuet S. prestoniae—Fragrant light pink flowers.Best bloom and disease resistance occur in fullsun. Compact with minimal suckering. ★★★★★
4–6’h by 6–8’w S114 Royalty S. x josiflexa—Dark purple buds open to
lilac flowers two to three weeks later than common lilac. Foliage has purplish undertone. Non-suckering. 8–10’h
$18.00—1 gal. pot:S115 Sensation S. vulgaris—Large trusses of very
showy purplish-red florets each sharply edged inwhite in late May. Very hardy hybrid of the com-mon lilac. 8–15’h by 6–12’w
$24.00—2 gal. pot:S116 Late-Blooming S. villosa—Buds open several
weeks later than common lilac, with abundantrosy lavender flower clusters up to 8” long andsweetly fragrant. 6–12’h
Magnolia MagnoliaThese northern-hardy magnolias need rich, well-drained soil. Most varieties flower in early to mid-spring, with leaves emerging after flowers fade. Waterfrequently in hot, dry weather. Í∏$15.00—1 gal. pot:S117 Betty M. liliiflora x M. stellata—Reddish purple
flowers can reach 8” in diameter, and their whitethroats make them sparkle. This late bloomer isless apt to suffer frost damage than earlierbloomers. 12–20’h by 10–15’w Ω
$29.00—2 gal. pot:S118 Elizabeth M. acuminata x denudata—Fragrant 3”
yellow flowers have a tinge of yellow-green at thebase of the petals. Upright, pyramidal shape. 25–30’h by 12–15’w
S119 Genie M. soulangeana x M. liliiflora—Tulip-shapedflowers of darkest magenta are held upright onthe branches. Fragrant and shrub-like. 10–15’h by 5’w
S120 Sunsation—Yellow 6”flowers have a rosypink blush towards thebase. Blooms a bit lat-er than other magno-lias, saving the budsfrom the risk of latefrosts. Pyramidalshape. 25–30’h by 15–20’w
$34.00—2 gal. pot:S121 Butterflies
M. acuminata xM. denudata—Light yellow 4–5”flowers are held upright on thebranches. Lemon-scented. Blooms profusely forseven to nine days in late spring. Pyramidalshape. 18–20’h by 10–15’w
$39.00—2 gal. pot:S122 Black Tulip M. x soulangeana ◊—Very dark
pink 6” flowers with thick, waxy petals in a tightgoblet shape that rarely opens up. This uprightshrub or specimen tree will bloom within thefirst few years. 10–20’h by 4–10’w
$49.00—5 gal. pot:S123 Jane M. liliiflora x M. stellata—Blooms late in the
spring (avoiding frosts), then intermittentlythrough summer and into early fall. Tulip-shapedflowers are deep pink to purple on the outside,and pure white inside, with a light fragrance.Grows best in full morning sun and part shade in the afternoon. 20’h by 15–30’w
S124 Royal Star M. kobus var. stellata—Many-petaledwhite fragrant flowers, 4” or more in diameter,April to May. ★★★★★ 8–10’h
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Mophead Hydrangea macrophyllaLarge, showy flower clusters. Blooms on new wood, so therewill still be flowers later in the summer even after severe win-ters. Water daily when first planted. 2–3’h $12.00—5.25” pot:S073 Let’s Dance Diva—Over-the-top flowers with petals the
size of your palm on lacecaps as big as dinnerplates.Bright pink centers fading outward to light pink, butacidic soil can make them blue. Nicely mounded shape.
S074 Let’s Dance Rave◊—Strong bloomer with large flow-ers that are intense pink in alkaline soils and fuchsia- purple in acidic soils. Holds shape and color well as a cutflower.
S075 Let’s Dance Starlight—The first reblooming lace-caphydrangea. Massive blossoms are vivid pink on strongstems.
Mountain Hydrangea serrataDelicate, reblooming lace cap flowers are pink (or blue inacidic soil). Prune soon after first blooming. 2–3’h $12.00—5.25” pot:S076 Tiny Tuff Stuff—Light pink flowers. S077 Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha◊—Flower clusters the size of din-
nerplates. Its light pink, double flowers have pointedpetals that mature to deep pink. Outstanding rebloomer.
S078 Tuff Stuff Red◊—Double flowers open red withgreen centers, then mature to all red. Tidy mound. Pruneonly as needed to remove dead wood.
S079 Oakleaf Hydrangea quercifolia Wonderfully textured oak-shaped leaves with red or red-purplefall color. It usually will not bloom here; grown for its attrac-tive foliage. If buds overwinter, white flowers midsummer intofall. Able to withstand drier conditions than other varieties. 4–6’h ç $8.00—1 quart pot
Panicled Hydrangea paniculataShowy, conical flower clusters on arching branches that drapegracefully. Blooms even after the harshest winters. Flower col-or is not affected by soil acidity. Ω$8.00—4” deep pot:S080 Mega Mindy—Flowers emerge white in summer, chang-
ing to a strong reddish pink by fall. Great for cutting.4.5’h
S081 Pillow Talk—Flowers emerge lime and mature to white,then blush with pink as summer progresses. Sturdystems. 6–8’h
S082 Polar Ball—Elongated white florets with slightly twistedpetals have a greenish tinge on buds and new growth.Large clusters on strong stems. 6–8’h
$12.00—5.25” pot:S083 Bobo—Bred in Belgium for summer containers and small
gardens. Large upright white flower clusters on strongstems in summer, turning pinkish in fall. 3’h
S084 Fire Light—Creamy white, turning deep pomegranate redtoward fall. Long-blooming, low-maintenance, and superhardy. 4–6’h
S085 Limelight—Bright pastel green flowers in late summer.Vigorous and floriferous. ★★★★ 6–8’h
S086 Little Lime—Dwarf form of Limelight with green flowerson sturdy stems in summer. Flowers turn pink in fall. 3–5’h by 4–6’w
S087 Little Quick Fire—Compact, vigorous shrub with massesof white-maturing-to-pink flowers, beginning to bloom inearly summer and continuing over an extended season.3–5’h
S088 Zinfin Doll—Giant flower clusters resemble pink andwhite cotton candy. By late fall, flowers age to wine red.6–8’h
Panicled continued$19.00—1 gal. pot:S089 Vanilla Strawberry—Enormous blossoms blend white
and pink on upright stems. They start out creamy whitein midsummer, changing to pink, and finally to strawber-ry red. Multicolored through summer and fall. 6–8’h
$29.00—2 gal. pot:S090 Fire and Ice—Creamy white flowers turn rosy pink, then
in fall become a deep rich red. 6–10’h by 4–6’w
Snowball Hydrangea arborescensLarge clusters of flowers in late spring, lasting though summerand fall. Good for dried arrangements or winter displays. Prunebefore growth starts in spring for a shapely plant and largerflowers. $13.00—5.25” pot:S091 Incrediball—Strong, flop-resistant stems with massive,
round 12” clusters. Each blossom emerges lime green,changes to pure white, and then matures to green. 4–5’h
S092 Incrediball Blush—Huge, flattened clusters of light tomedium pink flowers in summer change to green withage. Sturdy stems mean no flopping. 4–5’h
S093 Invincibelle Mini Mauvette◊—Mauve-purple flowersall summer. Dwarf, rounded shape with flop-resistantstems. At its best in full sun. 2–3’h
S094 Wee White—Large white flower clusters summerthrough fall, changing to green and pink. Fresh budsappear throughout fall. Dwarf shrub with very sturdystems. 1–2.5’h by 2–3’w
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See also HYDRANGEA, CLIMBING, page 41, and HYDRANGEA, FALSE, page 19
About thosestars…Throughout this section,you will notice trees andshrubs that are markedwith four or five stars (★★★★★). These plantshave been noted byLonnee, Rose, Selinger,and Whitman in the2011 edition of GrowingShrubs and Small Trees inCold Climates as some ofthe very best plants avail-able on the market.
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S125 Maple, Japanese Acer palmatum Exquisite in both color and form, this ornamental isgreat in a large summer pot or as a focal point in thegarden. Protect from winter wind and sun for outdoorsuccess in Minnesota, or bring indoors. 15–20’h Í∏¥
$19.00—1 gal. potS126 Maple, Korean Acer pseudosieboldianum Elegant tree that resembles the coveted Japanesemaple, but is reliably hardy here. Multi-stemmed withfingered leaves in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, andred in fall. Attractive clusters of small greenish whiteflowers with burgundy bracts. Moist soil. ★★★★
15–25’h Í¥ $20.00—1 gal. pot
S127 Mockorange Philadelphus SnowbelleClusters of double white 1” flowers in early summer.The common name refers to the captivating citrus fra-grance of the flowers. Makes a good, low maintenancehedge. Its Latin name means “brotherly love.” 3–4’hÍ∏Ω∫ $7.00—4” deep pot
Ninebark Physocarpus opulifoliusMaple-like leaves on arching stems. A shrub for year-round interest, including peeling strips of bark in win-ter. Blooms June–July, followed by interesting seedpods. Best with protection from the hottest sun. AMinnesota native shrub with many cultivars. Í∏ç$4.00—4” pot:S128 Minnesota Sunriseß—Spring growth in shades
of yellow and orange darkens to burgundy as itages, then turns bright red in fall. Pink clusters offlowers in spring contrast nicely with the leaf col-ors. A North Star introduction. 6–10’h
$10.00—4” deep pot:S130 Festivus Gold ◊—Bright yellow foliage all
season. Blanketed by clusters of white flowers inlate spring. Compact. 3–4’h
$12.00—5.25” pot:S131 Summer Wine Black ◊—Dark purple-black
foliage with pink-tinged white flowers. Dramaticaccent plant. 5–6’h
$20.00—1 gal. pot:S132 Amber Jubilee—Shades of yellow, orange, and
scarlet on new leaf growth in summer, withfoliage maturing to lime green. Leaves turn pur-ple and red in fall. Small white flowers in Mayand June. 5–6’h by 3–4’w
S133 Little Devil—Burgundy and bronze-green leaveson red stems turn more purple in fall. The closelyspaced small leaves give it a refined look and itstays dense and compact without pruning. Pinkishwhite flower clusters in June. Also known asDonna May. Bred by Dr. David Zlesak. 3–4’h
S134 Pearl Bush Exochorda Snow Day BlizzardPearl-shaped white buds explode into 2.5” flowers cov-ering every cascading branch in spring. Naturally anupright mound, it may be trimmed after blooming toform a small tree. Easy to grow. 5–6’h Í∏ $10.00—4” deep potS135 Pine, White Pinus strobus Soft blue-green needles. The grand tree that coveredmuch of northeastern Minnesota. Used for ship mastsand those huge beams found in warehouses. Prefersmoist, well-drained, loamy soils. Grows about a yard ayear. Upper Michigan source. 100–150’h by 35–55’wÍ∏ı˜ $18.00—1 gal. pot
S136 Pussy Willow Salix discolor A multi-stemmed shrub that often blooms before thesnow melts and before its own leaves are out, withfuzzy catkins that gradually turn yellow with pollen.Grows well in moist places other shrubs don't like. Theflowers provide one of the first spring nectar sourcesfor many insects. Horticultural source. 20–25’h by 10–15’ Í∏Ω∫˜ $26.00—2 gal. pot
S137 Ratstripper Paxistima canbyi Neat, small, shiny leaves with mahogany-green fall col-or and clusters of tiny greenish white spikes of flowersin early spring. Great in either woodlands or largerrock gardens or for underplanting shrubs. Very hardy,does well in rich, organic, well-drained soils. Thisundiscovered gem is one of the few broad-leaved ever-greens that can be used on alkaline soils. .5’–1’h by 3–4’w Í∏‰ $11.00—6 plants in a pack
S138 Redbud Cercis canadensis Minnesota StrainOne of the first trees to bloom, in some years as early asmid-April. Showy bundles of half-inch blossoms cover itsdark branches before it leafs out. It’s like a swirling cloudof rosy pink floating above the multi-stemmed trunk.Heart-shaped leaves turn warm yellow in fall. Selectedfor hardiness at the U of M Landscape Arboretum. ★★★★
20–30’h Í∏Ω $12.00—3.5” deep pot
Rhododendron RhododendronEarly-blooming shrubs with evergreen leaves. Acidicsoil. Í∏¥$12.00—5.25” pot:S139 Amy Cotta—A bright ball of lavender-pink flow-
ers in late spring or early summer. This slowgrower has small, fragrant, azalea-like foliage thatis bright green all summer and turns mahoganyin the fall. 2–3’h Ω∫
S140 Dandy Man Pink—Clusters of bell-shaped pinkflowers with dark pink speckles. Good heat toler-ance. Formerly known as Handy Man Pink. 6–8’h
S141 Dandy Man Purple—Lush, deep purple flowers.Good heat tolerance. Formerly known as HandyMan Purple. 6–8’h
$20.00—1 gal. pot:S142 PJM—Purplish pink flowers. Among the best
varieties for our area. In fall, the dark green,glossy leaves turn to cinnamon, eventually dark-ening to purple-black. ★★★★ 4–5’h ∫
$39.00—2 gal. pot:S143 Purple Gem—Compact mound of tiny blue-pur-
ple flowers in May. Very small blue-green leavesthat turn bronze in winter. 2’h by 3’w
Roses see page 50
Smokebush Cotinus coggygriaUpright and open shrub that can be trained into asmall tree. After the tiny June flowers have bloomed,their many filaments form showy pink 6–8” plumes of“smoke” through September. To keep it smaller, cut itback to within two to three buds from the base earlyevery spring, but this means it will not bloom or get“smoke” that year. Í∏ç$9.00—4” deep pot:S186 Golden Spirit—Distinctive round leaves emerge
lime green, turn yellow in the summer and thenorange to red in the fall. Grow a blue clematis onit. 8–10’h
S187 Royal Purple—Oval leaves emerge maroon anddarken to purplish red by late summer, then turnscarlet in fall. Leaf margins are edged with a thinline of red. Purple color is best in full sun. 15’h
S188 Winecraft Black—Round purple leaves in springdarken to almost black in the summer and thenwelcome fall by turning red and orange. Roundedshape and relatively compact size make this plantgood for urban gardens. 4–6’h
S189 Smoketree Cotinus obovatus ‘Northstar’ Cotton CandyFluffy pink smoke in summer and bright orange-redfall foliage. This extra-hardy variety was discovered in agarden in Ottertail County, Minn. Pruning keeps it atree form. 20–25’h Í $19.00—1.5 gal. pot
S190 Snowball, Pink Viburnum opulus RoseumPompom flower clusters up to 3” across bloom whitein May, then flush with pink. Maple-like leaves turnorange-red in fall. An heirloom shrub from the 16thcentury. 10–12’h Í∏∫ $7.00—4” deep pot
Snowberry Symphoricarpos An upright, arching shrub that gradually forms a thick-et by underground stems. Very hardy, adaptable, andeasy. Prune back to 12” in early spring for best fruitdisplay. Branches with berries make an unusual cut“flower.” Deer-resistant. ∏Ω∫˙$11.00—5.25” pot:S191 Proud Berry—Clusters of tiny pink-tinted white
flowers in summer are followed by the real show:waxy pink half-inch berries that stay on the barebranches into winter, providing food for birds. 3–4’h
Snowberry continued $11.00—5.25” pot (continued):S192 Red Snowberry S. orbiculatusß—Native with
purple-red berries that persist through the win-ter. Flowers are yellow-white, flushed with rosein June–July. Good for erosion control. Tolerant ofmoist soils, also. Wild seed from Dakota County,Minn. 3–5’h by 4–8’w ˜
S193 White Snowberry S. albus—White berries in fall.Good for erosion control. Dakota County, Minn.,source. 3–6’h ˜
Spirea, Japanese Spiraea japonicaTiny-leaved foliage and clusters of small, fuzzy-lookingflowers. For ground cover or summer containers.Í∏Ω∫ç˝
$4.00—3.5” pot:S194 Alpine Gold—Compact with gold leaves and pink
flowers. 2–3’h S195 Magic Carpetß—Red leaf tips and pink-purple
flowers in summer. ★★★★★ 1–2’h $12.00—4” deep pot:S196 Double Play Doozie◊—New leaves are red
and lime, darkening as they age. Flower clustersare hot pink to red, appearing continuously Juneuntil frost. 2–3’h
S197 Spruce, Bird’s Nest Picea abies nidiformis Bird’s NestFlat-topped with a hollow center, this spruce looks justlike its name. Slow-growing and extremely hardy, thisis a good choice for adding year-round structure toyour garden. The lush, bright green branches will keepthe garden looking alive all winter. Excellent for bonsai. 2–4’h by 4–6’w ͉ $19.00—1 gal. pot
S198 Sumac, Fragrant Rhus aromatica Gro-LowA low spreader with glossy dark green foliage andsuperb orange-red fall color. Profuse tiny yellow flow-ers. Good for slopes. A low-maintenance ground coverthat works well in all types of soil. Cultivar of aMinnesota native shrub. ★★★★ 1–2’h Í∏˝
$4.00—3.5” potS199 Sumac, Staghorn Rhus typhina Tiger EyesGold form of cutleaf staghorn sumac, a Minnesota native.New growth is bright chartreuse, quickly changing toyellow, both colors contrasting nicely with its rosy pinkleaf stems. Fall color is yellow, orange, and intense scar-let. Colony-forming, with spreading underground roots,so it’s good for natural screening and prevention of soilerosion. Give it enough room or plant with root barriers.Rated by the Xerces Society as “special value to nativebees.” Extra hardy. 6–8’h Í∏Ω $20.00—1 gal. pot
Summersweet Clethra alnifoliaFragrant bottlebrush flowers late summer to fall, withcolor and pollen when few other plants are in bloom.Multi-stemmed, round plants with deep green leavesturning yellow in fall. Seed heads provide winter inter-est and food for birds. Likes damp feet and acidic soil.Can tolerate full shade. Will sucker. Í∏Ω∫$14.00—8” pot:S200 Hummingbird—Creamy white 4–6” flower spikes
on a compact shrub. Blooms more abundantlythan other varieties and suckers less. 3–4’h by 4–5’w
S201 Ruby Spice—Deep pink 3–4” flower spikes.Color is best with more sun. 4–6’h
S202 Sweetfern Comptonia peregrina Not a fern, despite the name. Fragrant deep green,fern-like foliage makes very nice tea. The flowers arecatkins followed by fruits that look like green burs.Grows well in sand and spreads if it likes the location.Horticultural source. 2–3’h by 4–6’w Í∏Óǘ $18.00—1 gal. pot
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What’s all this about suckering?
Some shrubs spread sideways by sendingout new shoots from underground.Sometimes that’s a good thing, sometimesbad, depending on your garden.
Rose hips
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Easy Elegance Shrub Roses
$4.00—3.5” pot:S157 Red Cascadeß—Deep red 1.5” double flowers
with a light, pleasant fragrance will bloom and re-bloom with vigor. Few small thorns. Mulch inwinter. 2–3’h by 6’w Í∏˝
$6.00—1 quart pot:S158 The Fairy ß—Soft pink 1” double flowers on
cascading canes. Shiny, dense foliage. 3’h by 4’w S159 Sea Foamß—White pompom flowers on trailing
canes, ever-blooming. Vigorous, low-mainte-nance. Sparkling dark foliage. 5’h by 3’w
$9.00—4-in deep pot:S160 Oso Easy Pink Cupcake—Large coral-pink dou-
ble flowers on a compact plant with disease-resis-tant glossy green foliage. Reblooms with nodeadheading needed. 2–4’h ∫
S161 Julia Child—Magnificent double butter yellowflowers. Strong, sweet licorice scent from latespring to early summer. Compact plant with darkgreen, glossy foliage. A tantalizing tribute to agreat chef. Heat-tolerant. 4’h
$11.00—5.25” pot:S162 At Last◊—Clusters of double flowers start
out sunset pink-orange and become a palershade. Continuous bloom with deadheading.Fragrant and easy. 2.5–3’h
S163 Oso Easy Double Red—Double rosy red flowerswith orange undertones in summer. Roundedshape. 3–4’h
S164 Oso Easy Hot Paprika—When we say this roseis orange, we mean it. Gold centers. Compact andmounding, blooms all summer. 1–2’h by 4’w
S165 Oso Easy Italian Ice—Orange buds open to yel-low petals trimmed with pale pink. Has a nicemounded shape and blooms profusely with noneed for deadheading. 1–3’h
$11.00—5.25” pot (continued):S166 Oso Easy Lemon Zest—Canary yellow flowers
keep their color and stand out against glossyleaves. Lots of buds. Doesn’t need deadheadingand only needs minimal pruning. Prefers moist,well-drained soils. 1–3’h
S167 Oso Easy Mango Salsa—Pink-salmon flowers allsummer. 2–3’h ˝
S168 Oso Easy Peachy Cream—Double flowersemerge peach, transform to cream. Low, mound-ing, prolific bloomer that doesn’t need deadhead-ing. Black-spot-resistant. 1–3’h
S169 Oso Happy Petit Pink—Sprays of petite bubble -gum pink flowers bloom early summer to frost. A rose from Dr. David Zlesak, a noted local rosebreeder. 3–4’h
S170 Sunsay◊—Flowers open orange and thentransform into rich hues of gold and yellow asthey widen and mature. Continuous blooming. 3–4’h
$18.00—1 gal. pot:S171 Campfire—Ever-changing mixture of soft yellow
and pink. Continuous bloomer from early sum-mer until hard frost. 2–3’h
S173 Dakota Sun—Large yellow double flowers with amild scent. Everblooming. 4’h by 3’w
S174 Earth Song—Clusters of deep pink 4” doubleflowers. Lightly fragrant, repeat blooming, andvigorous. From the Buck rose collection.3–4’h
S175 Emily Carr—Semi-double dark red 3” flowers.Bushy, fast-growing, and repeat-blooming. Fromthe Canadian Artists series, it honors Emily Carr,an early 20th century Canadian painter who oftenchose Native American (Haida) subjects. 3’h by 4’w
$18.00—1 gal. pot (continued):S176 Neveralone—Petite shrub rose from Morden,
Manitoba. Full 2” flowers with wide magenta-rededges blending to white toward the center. Part ofthe sales go to support cancer patients and theirfamilies. 2’h by 1’w
S177 Polonaise—Clusters of deep pink 3” double flow-ers in continual bloom. Upright. Lightly fragrant.4’h
S178 Quietness—Double flowers of non-fading pink.Repeat blooming and nearly thornless. From theBuck rose collection. Fragrant. 3–4’h
$26.00—2 gal. pot:S179 Morden Blush◊—Well-shaped flowers open
white with a pale pink center and age to ivory.Needs less pruning than other shrub roses. Themost prolific bloomer of this hardy Canadianseries. 2–3’h
S180 Morden Sunrise—A tough, strong rose with big,single pink-blushed yellow flowers. Strongblooming from June until frost. Glossy greenleaves with good disease resistance. 3’h ∫
S181 Olds College◊—Double peach-colored flow-ers on new wood June–September. Named afterthe 100th anniversary of Olds College, north ofCalgary. Developed by the Morden Research and Development Centre in Manitoba. 1–2’h by 2–4’w
The upright canesof these roses can be trained to atrellis or allowed to ramble or spillover a wall.
This shrub roseseries was introduced byBailey Nurseries.
$32.00—2 gal. pot:S149 All the Rage◊—Continuous bloom and pro-
cession of colors: coral buds open to 3–4” apricotflowers with glowing yellow centers, then thepetals become deep pink. Petals drop off cleanly,making this a low-maintenance choice. 3–5’h by2–4’w
S150 Coral Cove—Double 3” peach flowers that turnyellow at the center. Excellent hedge plant. 1–2’h
$32.00—2 gal. pot (continued):S151 Head Over Heels◊—Loads of full, fluffy 2”
flowers June–October. In cooler weather, the col-or is almost lavender, becoming pale pink inwarmer months. 3’h
S152 High Voltage—Electrifying, vase-shaped rosewith fragrant yellow double flowers that add ajolt of color all through the summer. 3–5’h
S153 Music Box—Pink at the perimeter, creamy yellow in the center, double flowers. 3’h
S154 My Girl—Deep pink ruffled flowers, almost alldoubles, grow in clusters of five to 30. 2–3’h
$32.00—2 gal. pot (continued):S155 Snowdrift—Clusters of very full creamy white
flowers bloom through fall, covering the plant all the way to the ground. 3–4’h
S156 Sweet Fragrance—Soft apricot 2” double flowers with a heady perfume. Excellent cut flower. 2–4’h
Species RosesRoses that are either wild or a species long cultivated.
Modern Shrub Roses
Roses Rosa ÍÇ´Â
Climbing Roses
$2.00—2.5” pot:S182 Angel Wings R. chinensisß—Grown from seed
this spring, these sweetly scented miniature rosesshould be blooming with tiny flowers the size ofpeas during the sale. Shades of rose, pink, andwhite with a high percentage of double flowers.Excellent massed. Will bloom inside in a sunnywindow. At mature size they’ll have 2” flowers. 2–3’h
S183 Briar Rose R. eglanteria—European native withsimple pink flowers in late spring that are spicy-fragrant. Fragrant foliage, too. Orange-red hipsthat persist into winter are good for tea. Vase-shaped, dense, and suckering. 6–10’h Ω
$15.00—1 gal. pot:S184 Prairie Wild R. arkansana—Bright red hips follow
the highly scented 2” pink blossoms. The stateflower of Iowa and North Dakota. This is the onlyMinnesota native rose that reblooms after its initial June flush of blossoms. Spreads. JacksonCounty, Minn., source. 2’h Ωı˜
$23.00—2 gal. pot:S185 Rosa Glauca R. rubrifolia—Noted for its purplish
red new foliage and bluish mature leaves, usefulas background or contrast. Single, small light pinkflowers appear in June, followed by oblong brightorange hips in late summer. Self-seeds. 6’h Í∏∫
Modern shrub rosesare long-lived.
$6.00—1 quart pot:S144 William Baffinß—Deep pink double flowers in
clusters of up to 30 blossoms. At its best clam-bering over a fence, porch, or shed. Can betrained to a pillar. Vigorous spreader. Repeatbloomer from the Canadian Explorer series. 8–10’h
$18.00—1 gal. pot:S145 John Cabot—Blooms from early summer until
frost in a range of shades from orchid-pink tofuchsia-red. Orange hips. From the CanadianExplorer series. 5–9’h
S146 John Davis—Medium pink climber with redcanes. Spicy scent. Repeat bloomer from theCanadian Explorer series. 6–8’h
$32.00—2 gal. pot:S147 Above and Beyond—This rose gives
Minnesotans a new color choice in climbers. Theorange flower buds open to apricot semi-doubleor double flowers with a mild spicy scent. Bloomsmid- to late spring with occasional repeat flowersin summer. The canes have excellent hardiness.Developed by Dr. David Zlesak at the Universityof Wisconsin, River Falls. 10–14’h
S148 Ramblin’ Red◊—Covered with 3–4” doubleroses in a garnet red all summer. Foliage turnsburgundy in spring and fall. Rusty red bark andorange hips add winter interest. 6–8’h
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All are on their own root and need full sun unless marked Í∏.
Many gardeners love to display annuals in containers for spring,summer, and fall. Some also know
that quite a few of these plants, although nothardy enough for a Minnesota winter, are actually tender perennials or shrubs that can beoverwintered indoors. Examples includespikes, begonias, lantana, and floweringmaples.
Although less widely used, there are alsohardy perennial plants that work well in con-tainers. The U of M says that no potted plantcan survive a Minnesota winter “without sig-nificant protection,” so any gardener who does-n’t want to simply toss the plant at the end ofthe season needs to replant it into the groundin time for it to settle in before winter’s coldarrives. (Indestructible chives are a notableexception).
Why would we want to do such a high-maintenance thing?
• Hardy plants can look novel in a container.• They might be plants you want to keep an
eye on or protect from rabbits or dogs.• They might be edibles you want to have
within easy reach instead of at ground level.
ClimbersAny of the Boulevard series of clematis,
including our new offerings Alaina, Cezanne,and Neva, (C040, C043, C058), have been bredfor compactness and would be excellent in acontainer this year, then moved to a permanentlocation in the yard.
Shrubs and treesSimilarly, a shrub such as the 2’ globe of
arborvitae Linesville (S005) or the exclamationpoint of arborvitae De Groot’s Spire (S009,eventually 7’, but not in its first year) makeinteresting additions to a large pot. The will alsokeep them out of reach of hungry rabbits. Moreshrubs that are worth trying in a container:• Boxwood Chicagoland Green (S031, 3–4’)• Hydrangea Invincibelle Mini Mauvette (S093,
2–3’) (easier to acidify the soil in a pot)• Lilac Bloomerang Dwarf Pink (S109, 2.5–3’)
Miniature plantsSmall garden plants can start in a trough orfairy garden container, then be moved to a garden bed in fall. One example is CotoneasterTom Thumb (M008, 6–12”h).
Edibles• Gasana strawberry (F096) with its large pink
flowers is pretty enough to be displayed in a container.
• Alpine strawberries such as Alexandria andYellow Wonder (F104 and F105) are easier topick in an elevated container.
Perennials• Coral Bells such as Primo Black Pearl (P128,
8–10”) provide unusual, dramatic foliage fora container.
• Hostas (page 25) can survive winter in a potor trough (some can survive the winter whenjust dug up and set on top of the ground!).Hostas look excellent at eye level or evenhigher. But to be safe over the winter, coveror move their containers to a more protectedspot. One miniature hosta is Munchkin Fire(P277, 7”).
FinallyOther hardy plants can work, too. Just make
sure they aren’t ones with a taproot or that areknown to dislike being replanted.
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About thosestars…Throughout this section,you will notice trees andshrubs that are markedwith four or five stars (★★★★★). These plantshave been noted byLonnee, Rose, Selinger,and Whitman in the2011 edition of GrowingShrubs and Small Trees inCold Climates as some ofthe very best plants avail-able on the market.
Shrubs and TreesS203 Tamarack Larix laricina Evergreen in appearance, but drops its needles in fall.Many kinds of wildlife use the tree for food and nest-ing. Native to most of northern North America, includ-ing Minnesota. Tamarack is especially nice in October,when its needles turn yellow. Grows rapidly. Veryintolerant of shade but does well in both wetland andupland situations. Wisconsin seed source. 45’h ͘
$19.00—2 gal. potS204 Tulip Tree Liriodendron tulipifera High on the tree, the large, upright, tulip-like flowersare pale green or yellow with dashes of red and orange.They provide large quantities of nectar for pollinators.Each new glossy leaf emerges from a protective enve-lope carefully folded like origami and unfolds as itmatures. Stately tree with a trunk so straight and fine-grained that tribes such as the Delaware made dugoutcanoes from a single trunk. Great for large openspaces. It takes a number of years for the flowers toappear after planting. The botanical name is Greek for“lily tree.” 70–90’h Í∏Ω¥ $49.00—5 gal. pot
S205 Willow, Dappled Salix integra FlamingoShowy white, green, and pink foliage makes the treelook as though it’s in bloom. Can be trained to a standard to make a nice “lollipop" tree. 6–8’h Í $19.00—2 gal. pot
S206 Willow, Dwarf Arctic ßSalix purpurea NanaOrnamental blue-green foliage. Dense, fine-textured,compact plant with purple twigs. 3–5’h Í
$3.00—2.5” potS207 Willow, Dwarf Japanese Salix yezoalpina WintergreenGorgeous yellow and white catkins cover this ground-hugging pussy willow in late spring. Interesting furryfoliage and good fall color. Great to use flowingthrough a rock garden. Good for bonsai. 1’h by 6’wÍ∏Ω˝‰ $6.00—3” deep pot
See also PUSSY WILLOW, page 49
Winterberry Ilex verticillataUpright, rounded, slow-growing shrubs with glossydark foliage. Good in foundation plantings and hedges.Excellent for wet soils. These are cultivars of aMinnesota native. Deer-resistant. Note: Both polleniz-ing and fruiting plants are needed to get the berries,but you need only one pollenizer for any number offruiting plants. Plant within 50’ for best fruit set. Í∏$6.00—4” deep pot:S208 Jim Dandy—Pollenizer. 3–6’h ı¥$9.00—4-in deep pot:S209 Little Goblin Guy◊—Ideal pollenizer for the
Little Goblin winterberry. 3–4’h
Winterberry continued$11.00—5.25” pot:S210 Berry Poppins—Dwarf, upright shrub with heavy
loads of red fruits that persist through winter. 3–4’h Ωı
S211 Little Goblin Red◊—Showy bright redberries the size of marbles for the fall and wintergarden. Avoid pruning except for dead wood. 3–5’h ı
S212 Wintercreeper, Variegated Euonymus Canadale GoldBright green leaves with a gold edge turn pink-red incold weather. Colorful evergreen forms a densemound. 4’h Í∏Ó $7.00—3” deep pot
S213 Witchhazel Hamamelis virginiana Brilliant yellow fall color, followed by yellow flowers inlate October and November, around the time the yel-low leaves drop. Vase-shaped. Tolerates poor condi-tions. Horticultural source. 8–10’h Í∏Ó˜ $44.00—3 gal. pot
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Aster, AromaticSymphyotrichum oblongifoliumShowy, low-growing, bushy plant with hundreds ofdaisy flowers in fall. Attractive to butterflies and makesan excellent cut flower. Host plant for silvery check-erspot butterflies. Í∏Ω∫$3.00—2.5” pot:N001 Dream of Beauty—Pink flowers with burnt
orange centers form a dense carpet in many soiltypes, including clay. Selected by Great Plainsplantsman Claude Barr. ★★★★★ 12”h
N002 October Skies—Light lavender-blue 1” flowerswith gold centers on mint-scented mounds.Blooms in fall when many plants are done bloom-ing. Excellent cut flower. Cultivar. ★★★★★
Rated by the Chicago Botanic Garden as one ofthe best aster cultivars for its shape and flowerproduction. 24–36”h by 18–36”w
$6.00—4 plants in a pack:N004 Wild Aromatic Aster—Blue-lavender flowers
with yellow centers. Central Illinois seed source.12–40”h ı˜
N005 Aster, Big-Leaved ßEurybia macrophylla Ground cover with light blue flowers, September–October if it gets enough sun. Leaves so large it’s alsocalled lumberjack toilet paper. Native to savanna andwoodlands in rich soil. Easy to grow, though it mayinhibit the growth of some of its neighboring plants.Seed from Pine County, Minn. 12–36”h Í∏Ωı∫˝˜ $3.50—3.5” potN006 Aster, Calico Symphyotrichum lateriflorum Lady in Black Statuesque beauty with dark purple leaves in spring,smothered in small white daisies with purplish redcenters in late summer. Pinching stems back in earlysummer produces bushier plants. Cultivar. 36”hÍ∏Ω∫ $3.00—2.5” pot
N007 Aster, Frost ßSymphyotrichum pilosus Half-inch white daisy flowers with yellow centers thatage to red. Extend your garden’s bloom time with anaster that flowers until hard frost. Good for late-seasonpollinators. Thrives in poor soils; may self-seed. Alsocalled hairy white oldfield aster. Seed from WinonaCounty, Minn. 18–48”h Í∏Ω˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
N008 Aster, Heart-Leaved ßSymphyotrichum cordifolium Clouds of small flowers. sometimes light blue, some-times white, with centers that change from white todark pink from August through October. Wonderfulcut flowers and charming in the garden. Prefers aver-age to dry soil. Seed from Crawford County, Wis. 24–36”h Í∏Ωı∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
Aster, New EnglandSymphyotrichum novae-angliaeExcellent late-season color. Tolerant of wet soil, buthappy in average soil. Pinching stems back in earlysummer produces bushier plants. Deer-resistant. Í∏$2.00—2.5” pot:N009 Purple Domeß—A standout in the fall garden.
Performs best in full sun and well-drained soil.Cultivar. ★★★★★ 18”h Ω∫
$6.00—4 plants in a pack:N010 Wild New England Aster—Lavender, pink, or
violet blossoms. Seed from Winona County,Minn. 24–60”h Ωı∫˜
$6.00—4.5” pot:N011 Vibrant Domeß—A selection with profuse hot
pink daisy flowers with gold centers. ★★★★★
15–20”h by 30”w Ω∫
N012 Aster, Short’s ßSymphyotrichum shortii Woodland aster with 1” lavender or pale blue-violetflowers from summer to fall. The centers of the flowersage from yellow to reddish purple. Named for CharlesWilkins Short, an early nineteenth century physicianand botanist, and not for the height of the plant. Mayself-seed. Seed from northeastern Iowa. 24–40”hÍ∏Ω∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
N013 Aster, Sky Blue ßSymphyotrichum oolentangiense A best bet for late season beauty and drama. FromAugust–October, dozens of 1” lavender, yellow-eyeddaisies are held in large sprays. Thrives in dry soil butis even more gorgeous in rich garden soil. Seed fromIndiana. 12–48”h Í∏Ωı∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
N014 Aster, Smooth Blue Symphyotrichum laevisLavender flowers in profusion late in the season. Oneof the most versatile, appealing, and long-lived of allthe asters. The attractive blue-green foliage is silkysmooth. Plant in full sun for a charming floral display.Seed from Winona County, Minn. 36–60”hÍ∏Ωı∫˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack
See more ASTERS, page 21
N015 Baneberry, Red Actaea rubra Attractive lobed foliage followed by poisonous brightred berries in late summer and fall. Good on woodedhillsides. Wild seed from Mille Lacs County, Minn. 18–24”h ∏Ó˜¥ $9.00—4” pot
Beardtongue, FoxglovePenstemon digitalisElongated, triangular leaves ripple slightly on upright,narrow plants. Not related to foxglove (Digitalis); it’sso named because the flowers resemble miniature fox-gloves. Self-seeds, though not in a bad way.Hummingbird nectar. Í∏Ω∫˙¥$3.50—3.5” pot:N016 Wild Foxglove Beardtongueß—White to light
pink tubular flowers on vertical stems in June.Seed from Ogle County, Ill. 24–48”h ˜
$10.00—4.5” pot:N017 Blackbeard◊ß—Cultivar named after the
English pirate Blackbeard, the foliage emergesdark red and deepens to almost black. Strong burgundy stems hold spires of tubular lilac-pinkflowers, followed by burgundy seed pods. Ruggedand easy to grow. 28–34”h by 20–24”w
N018 Beardtongue, Large-Flowered ßPenstemon grandiflorus Tubular, large-throated lavender flowers in early summer above blue-green foliage. Prefers a dry spot.Unknown seed origin. 24–40”h ÍΩı∫˙˜
$3.50—3.5” potBee Balm Monarda didymaLarge flower heads in July and August. Best in sunwith space around it for good air circulation. Mint family; aromatic leaves are good for tea. Remove spentflowers to prolong blooming. Deer-resistant.Í∏Ω´∫Ç˙
$2.00—2.5” pot:N019 Jacob Clineß—Cultivar with the truest red
flowers. ★★★★★ 48”h N020 Panorama Red Shadesß—Strong red selection.
30”h $3.50—3.5” pot:N021 Wild Bee Balmß—A favorite of native bees,
with showy 2” heads of packed, tubular red flow-ers on square stems in midsummer. Surface rootsquickly form mats. Massing plants attracts morepollinators. Midwestern seed source. 24–48”h ˜
Bee Balm continued$4.00—3.5” pot:N022 Fireballß—Red-purple clusters of tubular blos-
soms on a compact cultivar. 15–20”h N023 Petite Delightß—Dwarf cultivar with eye-
catching rosy pink flowers: just watch the hum-mingbirds flock. It adapts to any moist,well-drained soil, and increases quickly. 12–15”h
N024 Petite Wonderß—Lovely clear pink flowers inJuly. Cultivar from Manitoba. 9–12”h
N025 Raspberry Wineß—Cultivar with burgundyand fuchsia flowers. ★★★★★ 24–36”h
flowers on sturdy stems that require no support.Cultivar. 24–36”h
N029 Bee Balm, Spotted ßMonarda punctata Tiers of pink or lavender petal-like whorls ring thestems, and are showier than the actual flowers, whichare small and purple-spotted pink to yellow. Aromatic,self-seeding biennial. Prefers well-drained sandy soils.Native to prairie and savanna. Seed from WabashaCounty, Minn. 12–36”h Í∏Ω∫˙˜$3.50—3.5” pot
See more BEE BALM, page 21
N030 Beeplant Cleome serrulataßThis prairie plant’s rich nectar is prized by bees andbutterflies. It’s also been useful to Southwest Indiantribes for food, dyes, and medicine. Leafy, pricklycolumns with showy pink flowers on top July–August.Will self-seed for next year. Musky scent. Seed fromColorado. 42–54”h ÍΩ∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
N031 Bellflower, Tall Campanula americana Blue star flowers on tall spikes in late summer, notbell-like. Long bloom time. Self-seeding biennial, notweedy like the unfortunately ubiquitous Europeancreeping bellflower. Seed from Clayton County, Iowa.24–72”h Í∏Ω˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack
See also HAREBELLS, page 54
N032 Bergamot, Wild Monarda fistulosaßThis fragrant member of the mint family has lavenderblossoms July–September. Excellent for butterflies andmoths; attracts hummingbirds and finches. Good fortea. Seed from Winona County, Minn. 24–48”h by 48”w ÍΩı∫Ç˙˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
N033 Bishop’s Cap ßMitella diphylla Wild Bishop’s CapSpikes of tiny, fantastically intricate white flowers withfringed petals from April to June. Maple-shaped 3”leaves. Moist soil. Spreads by seed or rhizomes. Seedfrom Clayton County, Iowa. 6–16”h ∏Ó˜
$3.50—3.5” potBlack-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirtaDaisies with long petals on single stems. Biennial orshort-lived perennial. Í∏∫¥$2.00—2.5” pot:N034 Irish Eyesß—Gold with green centers. Cultivar.
24–30”hN035 Toto Goldß—Yellow and red 4–5” flowers with
prominent dark centers. Prolong bloom untilfrost by cutting back the plant after first flower-ing. Compact cultivar that is great for a summercontainer. 12–15”h
$3.50—3.5” pot:N036 Wild Black-Eyed Susanß—Seed from Iowa.
12–40”h Ω˜$6.00—4 plants in a pack:N037 Wild Black-Eyed Susan—Seed from northeast-
ern Iowa. 12–40”h Ω˜
N038 Black-Eyed Susan, Sweet ßRudbeckia subtomentosa Large yellow flowers with shimmering red-brown cen-ters. An outstanding perennial. Attracts butterflies.Blooms August–October. Seed from northern Illinois.24–72”h Í∏∫˜¥ $3.50—3.5” pot
See more BLACK-EYED SUSANS, pages 22 and 34
Native Plants Plant widths are similar to their heightsunless noted otherwise.
In this section, we use www.plants.usda.gov as our source fordetermining whether a species is native to Minnesota. If you’relooking for plants native to North America but not Minnesota,you’ll find them in the Perennials section.Native plants are marked with the native symbol ˜ and thesource of the plant stock or seed used to grow these plants is given. Those without the Minnesota symbol are selections or cultivated varieties bred from the Minnesota species, sometimescalled “nativars.” In those cases, the term “cultivar,” “selected,”or “selection” is used. Many of these plants are first-season seedlings that will staysmall this year as they develop their root systems, not bloominguntil their second season in the garden.
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No more aster
All of the native plants named aster used toalso have the scientific name Aster.Unfortunately, the botany experts decided tochange the genus of the native asters to acouple of other, much more complicatednames. We mourn the loss of Aster for ournative plants.
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Blanket Flower Gaillardia aristataSun-loving, colorful daisies on mounding plants.Blooms regardless of heat and drought. Deadheadingresults in a blanket of color all summer. Requires gooddrainage. Í∫$2.00—2.5” pot:N039 Arizona Sunß—Bicolor 3” flowers in brick and
gold. Cultivar. 8–10”h N040 Burgundyß—Wine red flowers, best in full sun.
surround a deep red-orange center. Cultivar. 12–16”h ˙
Blazing Star LiatrisVertical spikes of flowers. Loved by butterflies. Seedseaten by birds. ÍΩ∫¥$3.00—2.5” pot:N043 Eureka L. pycnostachya—Reddish purple flowers
on long spikes from midsummer to early fall.Densely clustered lower leaves. Tall selection thatis breathtaking in the garden. Great for cut flow-ers. 60”h
$6.00—4 plants in a pack:N044 Wild Button Blazing Star L. aspera—Tufts of
lavender flowers loosely line the stems creating ashowy flower spike. Blooms August–September.Protect bulbs from rodents. Quite adaptable.Seed from Grant County, S.D. 24–36”h ı˜
N045 Wild Dotted Blazing Star L. punctata—Narrow,horizontal leaves are interspersed with themagenta-violet flowers. The most drought-toler-ant blazing star, its roots go down 7–15’. Seedfrom northeastern Colorado. 12–36”h ˜
N046 Wild Meadow Blazing Star L. ligulistylis—Tallstalks of purple blossoms, best in moist soil andfull sun. Seed from northern Iowa. ★★★★★
36–60”h ı˜N047 Wild Prairie Blazing Star L. pycnostachya—
Densely clustered lower leaves, hairy stems, anddense flower spikes of bright purple from mid-summer to early autumn. Best in full sun. Seedfrom Mower County, Minn. 24–48”h ˜
See more BLAZING STAR, page 22
N048 Bloodroot Sanguinaria canadensisßIn early spring, it surfaces with the leaf curled aroundthe flower stem, soon unfurling as the flower blooms.Each stem has one distinctive, deeply scalloped 5–9”leaf and a single 2” flower with eight to 12 whitepetals and a yellow center. The flowers close at night,and last a day or two. Nice as a group in a woodlandsetting. Plant disappears in mid-summer, returningnext spring. The red sap in the stem and roots is usedas a dye, originally by Native American peoples, andgives the plant its name. Polk County, Wis., source. 6–9”h Í∏Óı˜ $6.00—4” pot
See also BLOODROOT, DOUBLE, page 19
Blue-Eyed Grass SisyrinchiumDelicate, late-spring bloomer. Looks like a grass, butthen small, star-shaped blue flowers appear. 4–12”hÍ∏
$3.50—3.5” pot:N049 Prairie Blue-Eyed Grass S. campestreß—
Wild seed from Winona County, Minn. ˜N050 Stout Blue-Eyed Grass S. angustifoliumß—
Seed from Menard County, Illinois. ˜
N051 Bluebells, Virginia ßMertensia virginica Blooms in spring, then disappears until the followingspring. Pink buds open to lavender-blue bells. Goodbetween daylilies or hosta. Polk County, Wis., source.12–24”h Í∏ÓΩı˜ $6.00—4.5” pot
N052 Bluets, Long-LeavedHoustonia longifolia Abundant pale purplish pink to white quarter-inchflowers. A small rosette of lower leaves disappearsbefore the flowers bloom. Sandy, gravelly, and rockysoils. Wild seed from St. Louis County, Minn. 4–10”hÍ∏˜‰ $7.00—4” pot
N053 Boneset Eupatorium perfoliatumßPink blossoms July–September. Interesting leaf texturewith leaves pierced by the stem (the species namemeans perforated foliage). Prefers the wetter end ofthe garden or edge of pond. Excellent nectar for beesand butterflies. Seed from Winona County, Minn. 36”hÍΩ∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
N054 Brown-Eyed Susan ßRudbeckia triloba Yellow flowers with dark centers July–October. Greatcut flowers. Easy to grow; blooms the second year.Short-lived perennial with smaller flowers than black-eyed Susan, but blooms more heavily. Use this plant tocreate some major excitement in your landscape. Self-seeds. Seed from Jo Daviess County, Illinois. 24–60”hÍ∏∫˜¥ $3.50—3.5” pot
Butterfly Garden see box at right
Butterfly Weed see Milkweed, page 55
Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinalisSpikes of flowers that attract hummingbirds. Bloomsmid- to late summer. Best in part shade and constantlymoist, rich soil. Í∏Ω∫˙¥$3.00—3.5” pot:N056 Wild Cardinal Flowerß—Scarlet. Seed from
Buffalo County, Wis. 24–36”h ˜$6.00—4 plants in a pack:N057 Wild Cardinal Flower L. cardinalis—Scarlet. Seed
from northeastern Iowa. 24–36”h ˜
N058 Cinquefoil, Wineleaf Potentilla tridentata Wild Wineleaf CinquefoilLoose clusters of dainty white buttercup flowers inJune and glossy leaves that turn wine and bronze inautumn. Seldom seen in gardens or anywhere else,these are undemanding rock garden plants that will behappy in sun and well-drained, even gravelly, soil. Wildseed from northern Minnesota. 3–6”h by 12–15”wÍ∫˜‰¥ $7.00—3.5” pot
N059 Columbine, Wild ßAquilegia canadensis Red and yellow blossoms in late spring. Easy to grow,though short-lived and self-seeding. Excellent nectarsource for hummingbirds. Does well in dappled shade.Good for edge of woodland or partly shaded hillside.Seed from Winona County, Minn. 24–36”hÍ∏ÓΩı∫˙˜‰ $3.50—3.5” pot
See more COLUMBINE, page 22
N060 Compass Plant Silphium laciniatum Yellow daisy flowers June–September with huge,attractive leaves that point north and south. Toleratesdrier soils. An excellent choice for a large-scale wild-flower garden. Fair for butterflies. Seed from northernIllinois. 72–120”h Í∏Ω∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
N061 Coneflower, Green-Headed ßRudbeckia laciniata Turned-back yellow petals and a greenish center.Blooms late July through October. Native to prairie,savanna, and woodlands. Spreads. Seed from MonroeCounty, Wis. 72–120”h Í∏Ó∫˜¥
$3.50—3.5” potN062 Coneflower, Narrow-Leaf ßEchinacea angustifolia Large pink daisies with turned-back petals in July.Most highly prized of the coneflowers for its medicinalqualities. Prefers dry, sandy, well-drained soil. SouthDakota seed source. 12–24”h Í∏Ω∫˜
$3.50—3.5” potN063 Coneflower, Pale Purple ßEchinacea pallida Lavender flowers June–July. Tolerates drier soils. Fairfor butterflies. Seed from Ogle County, Ill. 24–48”hÍ∏Ω∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
See more CONEFLOWERS, page 23
N064 Coneflower, Yellow Ratibida pinnata One of the most elegant of all wild flowers. Long yel-low petals droop attractively down around a prominentdark center, somewhat like a badminton birdie. BloomsJuly-September. Easy to grow. Seed from MadisonCounty, Iowa. 36–72”h ÍΩ∫˜
$6.00—4 plants in a pack
N065 Coreopsis, Prairie Coreopsis palmata Yellow daisy blossoms in July. Aggressive, spreads byrhizomes to form dense patches. Common on undis-turbed prairies. Easy to grow. Tolerates dry conditions.Seed from Wisconsin. 16–36”h Í∏∫˜
$6.00—4 plants in a pack
N066 Coreopsis, Sand ßCoreopsis lanceolata Yellow 1–2” flowers with closely spaced, toothed petalsand yellow centers. Flowers bloom on slender, uprightstems from spring to early summer. Well-drained soil.Seed from Sheboygan County, Wis. 12–24”h ÍΩ˜
$3.50—3.5” potSee more COREOPSIS, page 23, 25
N067 Culver’s Root ßVeronicastrum virginicum Tall and stately with big, dramatic spikes of white topale pink or pale blue flowers July–August. Unknownseed origin. 72”h Í∏Ω˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
N068 Cup Plant Silphium perfoliatumßYellow daisies for an extended period in later summer.Huge leaves catch water at stem joint. There’s nothinglike seeing a goldfinch bathing in one of these natural-ly occurring bird baths! An impressive prairie plantthat self-seeds freely. Prefers moist soil. Seed fromGreen County, Wis. 48–96”h Í∏Ω˜ $3.50—3.5” potN069 Dock, Prairie Silphium terebinthinaceum Stately plant with yellow daisy flowers held high onsturdy stems above a mound of large blue-greenleaves. The undersides of the leaves feel like sand -paper. Long taproot. Seed from Manard and Logancounties in Illinois. 24–120”h Í∏˜ $3.00—3.5” pot
N070 False Indigo Amorpha fruticosa Loose, airy shrub which often forms dense thickets.Fine-textured foliage on the upper third of the plant.Small purple flowers in narrow 3–6” spikes from Aprilto June. Happy anywhere from a dry prairie to a boggarden. Midwestern seed source. 72–120”h Í∏Ω˜
$7.00—4.5” potFerns see box, page 54
N083 Figwort Scrophularia marilandicaßTiny reddish brown flowers that look like “a horse’smouth with a bad overbite,” but are interestingenough to put in dried flower arrangements. Thissoutheastern Minnesota native blooms July to Octoberand has “special value to native bees” due to its largeamount of nectar, according to the Xerces Society.Deer-resistant. Also called carpenter’s square. Seedfrom Clayton County, Iowa. 40–96”h by 24”wÍ∏Ω∫˙˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
N084 Fireweed Chamerion angustifolium ßSpikes of 1” magenta to pink flowers on red stemswith pointed, narrow leaves. So named because it rapidly fills open spaces left by fires (spreading by rhizomes and seeds). In England during World War II,it was called bombweed because it filled bomb craters.Does not like to be crowded. Blooms all summer.Formerly Epilobium. Unknown seed origin. 48”hÍ∏Ω∫´˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
N085 Gentian, Bottle Gentiana andrewsii Clusters of closed blue flowers, August–October, thatmust be pried open by bumblebees. Prefers damp soil.Seed from southeastern Minnesota. 18–30”h Í∏Ω˜
$6.00—4 plants in a packN086 Geranium, Wild ßGeranium maculatum Small lavender-pink flowers from April–July. Red fallfoliage. Seed from Madison County, Iowa. 18–30”hÍ∏ÓΩı˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
N087 Ginger, Wild Asarum canadense ßAromatic ground cover with heart-shaped 4–6” leaves.Dark maroon and beige flowers hide under leaves inspring. Slowly forms a colony. Deer-resistant. Seedfrom Winona County, Minn. 4–6”h Í∏Ó˝Â˜¥
$3.50—3.5” potSee also GINGER, EUROPEAN, page 24
N088 Glade Mallow Napaea dioica Small white flowers group together resembling loosecotton balls on top of a hefty plant with jagged, deeplylobed leaves larger than dinner plates. Blooms mid-summer to early fall. Requires moist soil. Will spreadby rhizomes and branching of the taproot. Seed fromWinnebago County, Ill. 48–120”h by 36–60”w ∏Ω˜
$6.00—4.5” pot
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50 plants (a whole flat) $68.00N055 Butterfly GardenOrange butterfly weed ıΩ, narrow-leaf purple coneflower Ω∫˙, black-eyedSusan, purple prairie clover, smooth blue aster ıΩ, sky blue aster ıΩ, iron-weed, early sunflower, wild bergamot ıΩ, hoary vervain, New England asterıΩ, and button blazing star ı. Wild seed from Minnesota (except black-eyedSusan, from northeastern Iowa). Í∏˜
N162 Rain GardenPlant a rain garden in a low-lying area in the yard or where gutters empty.Swamp milkweed Ωı, New England aster ıΩ, Joe Pye weed ıΩ, boneset,Helen’s flower, blue flag iris, cardinal flower Ω∫˙, blue vervain, culver’sroot, prairie blazing star ı, bristly sedge, and little bluestem ıΩ. Wild seedfrom Minnesota and northeastern Iowa. Í∏˜
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N089 Golden Alexanders Zizia aureaßBright yellow 3–4” flat-topped flower clusters like a yel-low Queen Anne’s lace bloom from May to June. Leavesand fruits turn bright purple in fall. Self-seeds enthusi-astically; tolerates heavy clay soil. Host for the blackswallowtail butterfly. Seed from St. Croix County, Wis.24–30”h Í∏Ω∫˜¥ $3.50—3.5” pot
N090 Goldenrod, Showy ßSolidago speciosa Graceful, long cones of densely clustered yellow mini-flowers on reddish stems with olive-green foliage.Blooms August–October. Probably the nicest goldenrodfor sunny locations. Seed from Winona County, Minn.24–36”h Í∏Ωı∫˜¥ $3.50—3.5” pot
N091 Goldenrod, Zigzag ßSolidago flexicaulis Flowers in two places: 3–6” spikes of small yellowflowers on top and smaller flower clusters where thezigzag stem and large leaves meet. Adds color to shadyareas. Best in naturalized woodland settings. Seed fromMcHenry County, Illinois. 24–36”h ∏ÓΩı∫˜¥
$3.50—3.5” potN092 Harebells Campanula rotundifolia A delicate-looking plant with down-facing purple bell-flowers on thin stems. Grassy leaves. Blooms June–September. Prefers drier soil. Native to prairie,savanna, and woodland edges. May be small at thesale. Seed from central Minnesota. 4–20”h Í∏Ω˜‰
$6.00—4 plants in a pack
See also BELLFLOWER, TALL, page 52
Helen’s Flower Helenium autumnaleGrows beautifully in the garden and is great for claysoil. Nicknamed “sneezeweed” because the driedleaves were once used to make snuff—not because itaggravates allergies. Í∏∫Â¥$2.00—2.5” pot:N093 Helena Red and Goldß—Cultivar in bright
red, edged with gold. The raised centers are dust-ed with matching gold. Thrives in damp soil.48”h
Hepatica Hepatica Sweet in the woodland garden, with lavender, white,pink, or blue flowers in April. Burgundy-brown leavespersist through winter. 5”h ∏Ó$10.00—4.5” pot:N095 Wild Round-Lobed H. americanaß—
Polk County, Wis., source. ˜N096 Wild Sharp-Lobed H. acutilobaß—Polk County,
Wis., source. ˜
N097 Hyssop, Anise ßAgastache foeniculum Fragrant purple flowers July–August. Goldfinches favorthe seeds. Aromatic leaves used for tea. Vigorous. Seedfrom Anoka County, Minn. 24–36”h Í∏Ω∫Ç˙˜
$3.50—3.5” pot
N098 Hyssop, Purple Giant ßAgastache scrophulariifolia Crowded spikes of lavender flowers from July throughSeptember. Large, fragrant leaves below the flowerspikes. Spreads well (it’s in the mint family). Seedfrom Winona County, Minn. 48–60”h Í∏Ω∫˙˜
$3.50—3.5” potN099 Iris, Northern Blue Flag ßIris versicolor Large, showy flowers, blue-purple on the edges with ayellow and white throat. In the wild, it brightens sun-ny marsh edges in early summer. Seed from CrawfordCounty, Wis. 18–30”h Í∏Ωı˙˜¥ $3.50—3.5” pot
N100 Ironweed Vernonia fasciculataßTall plants with clusters of fluffy bright reddish purpleflowers July–September. Seed from Goodhue County,Minn. 48–72”h Í∏Ω∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
N101 Jack-in-the-Pulpit ßArisaema triphyllum Clusters of three leaves, followed by an upright greentube with a cover that curls over it. One of the easiestnative plants to cultivate. Native to savanna and wood-lands in neutral soil. Leaves, seeds, and root willseverely burn mouth, eyes, and nose. Seed from La Crosse County, Wis. 12–36”h Í∏Ó˜¥ $3.50—3.5” pot
Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium reptansSmall, bell-shaped light blue flowers in loose clustersappear on reclining stems in mid- to late spring. Thefoliage looks fresh all through the growing season.Likes moist soil. ∏ÓΩ˝$3.50—3.5” pot:N102 Wild Jacob’s Ladderß—Seed from Monroe
County, Wis. 18”h ˜$10.00—4.5” pot:N103 Stairway to Heaven—Foliage is green with
cream edges. In cool weather, the leaves aretinged with pink. Cultivar. 12–15”h ç
Joe Pye Weed Eupatorium Our 2018 cover plant, with swallowtail butterfly.Popular in European gardens. Blooms July–September.Moist soil. ÍΩ∫Â¥$3.50—3.5” pot:N104 Gateway E. purpureumß—Burgundy stems with
dusty rose flower heads. Compact and sturdy cultivar. 48–72”h
N105 Sweet Joe Pye E. purpureumß—Tall, with aro-matic pink blossoms. Excellent nectar for beesand butterflies. Wild seed from McHenry County,Illinois. 84”h ˜
N106 Wild Joe Pye E. maculatumß—Tall and statelywith flat clusters of pink flowers. Wild seed fromWinona County, Minn. 72–100”h ı˜
N107 Kinnikinnick ßArctostaphylos uva-ursi Small, glossy leaves turn red in fall. Abundant pinkishwhite flowers, followed by red fruit. Popular nativeevergreen ground cover. Native to sandy areas, so gooddrainage is important. Michigan source. 6–9”h by36–72”w Í∏˝Â˜ $9.00—4.5” pot
N108 Larkspur, Prairie ßDelphinium virescens Pale blue to white flowers in June and July. Prefers drier soils. Seed from Pierce County, Wis. 20–48”hÍ∏˜¥ $3.50—3.5” pot
See also LARKSPUR, TALL, page 26
N109 Leadplant Amorpha canescensßSmall gray-green shrub with dense spikes of violet-blueflowers June–August. Nicely textured foliage. Toleratesdrier soils. Seed from western South Dakota. 24–48”hÍΩı∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
N110 Lily, Michigan Lilium michiganenseOrange flowers with brown-spotted, curled-backpetals, June–August. First-year seedlings. Seed fromSherburne County, Minn. 48–60”h Í∏ı˜
$9.00—4” potN111 Lily, Prairie Lilium philadelphicum Deep orange flowers with purplish brown spots insummer. First-year seedlings that are many years fromblooming. Seed from Burnett County, Wis. 12–36”hÍ∏˜ $9.00—4 plants in a pack
N112 Lobelia, Great Blue Lobelia siphilitica Spikes of tubular blue-lavender flowers, July–September. The three lower petals are long landingpads for pollinators. Prefers moist soil, but adapts wellto gardens. Good for stream banks or damp woods.Self-seeds. Seed from Winona County, Wis. 24–36”hÍ∏Ωı˙˜¥ $6.00—4 plants in a pack
N113 Lupine, Wild Lupinus perennisßShowy blue to violet tiered spikes of blossoms, Mayand June. Seven to 11 leaflets are arranged like wagon-wheel spokes. Excellent for butterflies, both for nectarand caterpillars; it’s the only food for larvae of theendangered Karner Blue butterfly. Rabbits also love toeat wild lupine. Must have sandy soil. Tolerates drierconditions. Goes dormant after seed. Fewer flowers inshade. Seed from Crawford County, Wis. 12–24”hÍ∏ÓΩ∫˜¥ $3.50—3.5” pot
N114 Marsh Marigold Caltha palustris Bright yellow buttercups in early spring. Native toswamps and brooksides throughout our area. Grows inprairie, savanna, and woodland, but requires year-round moisture. Readily cultivated in a wet garden soilor containers. Seed from Washington County, Minn. 4–16”h Í∏˜¥ $7.00—4.5” pot
N115 Mayapple Podophyllum peltatum White flowers under large umbrella leaves. BloomsMay to June. Spreading ground cover that likes oaktrees. Horticultural source. 24–36”h Í∏Ó˝˜¥
$7.00—4.5” potN116 Meadow Rue, Early ßThalictrum dioicum The flowers have an unusual form, like little jellyfish inpale green, purple, and yellow. The drooping stamenssway in the slightest breeze. A spring favorite withApril–May bloom time. Seed from Olmsted County,Minn. 8–28”h ∏Ó˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
N117 Meadow Rue, Purple ßThalictrum dasycarpum Tall purple stems hold creamy flowers, June–July. Seedfrom Winona County, Minn. 72”h Í∏ı˜
$3.50—3.5” pot
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N071 Christmas Fern Polystichum acrostichoidesßStays green into winter and can be used for winter decorations.Clumps will grow larger but do not spread. Tolerates drier soilsin shade. Horticultural source. 12–24”h ∏Ó˝˜
$10.00—4.5” potN072 Cinnamon Fern Osmunda cinnamomeaßOne of our most majestic native ferns. Grows in boggyand swampy areas, but happy in a well-drained garden,too. Soon after the foliage appears in spring, erect,golden yellow, leafless spore fronds emerge from thecenter of the crown. Polk County, Wis., source. ★★★★★ 36–60”h Í∏˝˜ $8.00—1 gal. pot
N073 Interrupted Fern ßOsmunda claytoniana Similar in appearance to cinnamon fern exceptthat the central fronds look interrupted by darkspores midway along. Prefers moist soil, but willtolerate drought and planting on hillsides.Horticultural source. 36–48”h ∏˜
$8.00—1 gal. pot
Lady Fern Athyrium Prefers moist, rich soil, but is tolerant of sun and drought.Deer- and rabbit-resistant. Í∏Ó˝$4.00—3.5” pot:N074 A. filix-feminaß—Vigorous with finely textured
fronds. Horticultural source. ★★★★★ 24–36”h ˜$6.00—3.5” pot:N075 Lady in Red A. angustum rubellumß—Burgundy stems
contrast with green fronds. Best color begins to be seen inthe second year. Cultivar. ★★★★★ 30–36”h $10.00—4.5” pot:
N076 Mrs. Frizell’s A. filix-feminaß—Also called thetatting fern. Leaflets have been reduced to rounded
lobes along the mid-rib, resembling tatting (handmadelace). First found in Ireland. Cultivar. 8–12”h
N077 Victoriae A. filix-femina—Criss-cross leaflets end insmall tufts, looking like a fountain of bright green letterXs. Cultivar originally popular during the Victorian ferncraze. Prefers evenly moist, rich soil. 18–24”h
N078 Maidenhair Fern Adiantum pedatumßDelicate green foliage in fan-like fronds. Water duringdrought. Horticultural source. ★★★★★ 12–24”h Í∏Ó˝˜
$4.00—3.5” pot
N079 Ostrich Fern Matteuccia struthiopterisßVase-shaped fern with huge leaves like ostrich plumes. Grow inmoist shade in a woodland garden, in a damp border, or at theedge of a pond. Extremely vigorous, spreading by rhizomes.Native to U.S., Europe and Asia. Syn. M. pensylvanica.Horticultural source. ★★★★★ 36–60”h Í∏Ó˝˜¥
$4.00—3.5” potN080 Sensitive Fern Onoclea sensibilis Spreading colonies of smooth, upright fronds. Goes dormant at40°F (hence the name). Horticultural source. 12–36”hÍ∏Ó˜¥ $4.00—3.5” pot
Wood Fern DryopterisGrow in a protected, moist site. Í∏˝$8.00—1 gal. pot:N081 Eastern Wood Fern D. marginalisß—Evergreen grayish
green fronds. Horticultural source. ★★★★★ 18–30”h ˜$10.00—4.5” pot:N082 Goldie’s Giant D. goldieana—Tufts of long pale green
fronds. Texas source. ★★★★★ 48”h by 24”w ˜
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Native PlantsN118 Merrybells Uvularia grandifloraßBright yellow nodding flowers with twisted petals.Easy and well-behaved. Clump-former. Polk County,Wis. source. 12–24”h ÓΩ˜ $10.00—4.5” pot
N119 Mexican Hat Ratibida columnifera Colorful sombreros of mahogany and yellow in sum-mer. A biennial cousin of the yellow coneflower. Seedwild-gathered by Prairie Moon. 24–36”h Í∏∫˜
$6.00—4 plants in a pack
Milkweed see box at right
N133 Mint, Mountain ßPycnanthemum virginianum Numerous clusters of blossoms, white often with pur-ple dots, from June to September with a great mintaroma. A magnet for butterflies. May be used for teaand to flavor food. Put it in your garden for fragrance.Unknown seed origin. 12–36”h Í∏Ω∫ǘ $3.50—3.5” potSee also MINT, WILD, page 8
N134 Monkey Flower Mimulus ringens Violet 1” flowers with spreading lower petals androunded upper petals said to resemble a laughing mon-key. Blooms July and August. Spreads by seeds and rhi-zomes, but not aggressively. Low, creeper, excellent at apond edge. Host plant for common buckeye andBaltimore checkerspot butterflies. Seed from WinonaCounty, Minn. 12–36”h Í∏Ω∫˝˜ $6.00—4 plants in a packN135 Mossberry Empetrum nigrum◊Low and spreading, with small needle-like leaves thatturn purple in fall. Inconspicuous purple star-shapedflowers. Dark berries in fall are best eaten cooked, andoften accompany other fruits in jellies and pies. Amember of the heather family that is native to north-eastern Minnesota, it prefers acid soil but can grow inneutral soils. Seed from Switzerland (the plant is alsonative there). 4–12”h by 10–12”w Í∏ıÇ˝˜‰
$2.00—2.5” potN136 New Jersey Tea Ceanothus americanus Dense foliage and white flowers June–July, followed byflat-topped seed clusters. Midwestern seed source. 24–36”h by 36–60”w Í∏Ω∫˜ $3.00—2.5” pot
N137 Obedient Plant ßPhysostegia virginiana Rose CrownFuchsia-pink cultivar blooms July–September. Best in alocation where it cannot crowd out other plants; inter-plant with native grasses to reduce spreading. Easier tocontrol in lower sunlight. Obedient plant get its namebecause one of its snapdragon-like flowers will (tem-porarily) stay in place if you move it, but the nativeplant is ironically known for its less well-behavedspreading and flopping habit. Very easy care. 36”hÍ∏ÓΩ $2.00—2.5” pot
N138 Onion, Nodding Allium cernuum Drooping lavender onion flowers July–August. An edible perennial that will self-seed. Seed from northernIllinois. 24”h Í∏ΩÇ´˜
$6.00—4 plants in a pack
N139 Onion, Prairie Allium stellatum A very nice, well-behaved onion. Lavender flowers inJuly and August. An edible perennial. Seed fromWinona County, Minn. 10–20”h Í∏Ç´˜
$6.00—4 plants in a packSee also WILD ONION, page 8
N140 Partridge Pea ßChamaecrista fasciculata Delicate leaves and almost orchid-like gold blossoms insummer. Seed pods are eaten by gamebirds and song-birds. Leaves collapse when touched. Self-seedingannual. Seed from Houston County, Minn. Syn. Cassia.12–36”h Í∏Ω∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
N141 Pasque Flower Anemone patensßFragrant pale violet flowers on feathery foliage in Apriland May. Easy. Pierce County, Wis. 8–14”h ͘¥
$6.00—4 plants in a packN142 Pasture Thistle Cirsium discolor One of the best late summer plants for a variety of pol-linators. Rosette of large pointy leaves the first year,and 1” lavender flowers on tall spineless stems the sec-ond year. Self-seeds easily, best in a large open area.Seed from Winona County, Minn. 24–96”h by 24–60”wÍΩ∫˙˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
N143 Pearly Everlasting ßAnaphalis margaritacea Silver gray foliage and clusters of pearl-like white blos-soms. Easy. Seed from northern Minnesota. 12–18”hÍ∏∫˜ $2.00—2.5” pot
N144 Petunia, Wild Ruellia humilisßLavender-blue flowers with new bloom every after-noon. Prefers dry areas. Desirable for the sunny wildgarden. Blooms mid- to late summer. Seed from OgleCounty, Illinois. 6–24”h ÍΩ∫˜
$6.00—4 plants in a packPhlox, Garden Phlox paniculataCultivated varieties with cheerful flowers valued fortheir late season color. Very floriferous; excellent cutflower. Nectar attracts day-flying sphinx moths (hum-mingbird-like moths). Plant with shasta daisies, cone-flowers, blazing star, lilies, and grasses. We havechosen varieties with good mildew resistance, but pro-vide good air circulation nonetheless. Í∏∫˙$2.00—2.5” pot:N145 Bright Eyesß—Pink with a red eye. 36”h $4.00—3.5” pot:N146 Davidß—Fragrant pure white, long bloom
time. One of the U of M’s Tough and Terrificperennials. 30”h
N147 Little Lauraß—Purple with a dark eye. 25”h N148 Orange Perfectionß—Reddish orange. 30”h N149 Red Riding Hoodß—Deep pink. The better to
see it with. 20”h
N150 Phlox, Prairie Phlox pilosa Broad heads of deep pink flowers. Good for restora-tions and perennial gardens. Blooms May–July. Seedfrom Howard County, Iowa. 18–24”h Í∏˜
$6.00—4 plants in a pack
Phlox, Woodland Phlox divaricataGood spreader for shade or wildflower gardens.Floriferous and the foliage stays nice. Perfect for under-planting spring bulbs. Will eventually form colonies.Moist, well-drained soil. Í∏˝$2.00—2.5” pot:N151 Laphamiiß—Blue flowers, May–June.
Minnesota seed source. 8–12”h ˜$6.00—4.5” pot:N152 Blue Moonß—Showy and fragrant deep blue-
violet flowers. Attractive foliage on this selection.12–18”h Ω∫˙
N153 May Breeze◊ß—Pale blue to white flowersin thick but loose clusters for about a month inthe spring. Very fragrant cultivar. 12–15”h Ω∫˙
N154 Prairie Baby’s Breath Euphorbia corollata For most of July and August, airy clusters of half-inchwhite flowers with yellow and green centers cover amound of bluish green foliage. Leaves turn gold,orange, and red in the fall. Will take time to becomeestablished and fill out, but worth it. Needs full sunand well-drained soil, actually prefering poor, dry soil.Deer-resistant. Wild seed from northeastern Iowa. 18–36”h ÍΩ∫˜¥ $3.00—2.5” pot
Prairie Clover, Purple Dalea purpureaCylindrical lavender-purple flower heads July–September. Lacy foliage. Grows well in most soils. Fairfor butterflies and an excellent cover crop for wildlife.Grows in association with leadplant. Í∏$3.00—2.5” pot:N155 Stephanie—Bright flowers on compact bushy
plants with as many as 40 stems per plant.Cultivar. 15–18”h Ω∫
$6.00—4 plants in a pack:N156 Wild Purple Prairie Clover—Polk County,
Minn. seed source. 12–36”h Ω∫˜
Prairie Smoke Geum triflorumNot enough can be said about this beautiful, three-sea-son plant. Nodding, early spring dark pink flowers arefollowed by feathery, long-lasting seed heads. Showyclumps of dark green foliage turn burgundy in fall.Adapts to a variety of sites. Spreads by rhizomes. Seedseaten by birds. 6–13”h Í∏$6.00—4 plants in a pack:N157 Wild Prairie Smoke—Seed from Stevens
County, Minn. ˜$6.00—4.5” pot:N158 Wild Prairie Smokeß—These plants are a year
older with much larger roots. Central Iowasource. 6–13”h ˜
N159 Prickly Pear, Little Opuntia fragilis Grows on exposed granite outcroppings. Accompaniesmoss, so it’s a cactus that likes water! From QuarryPark in St. Cloud, Minn. 3–5”h ÍΩ˜
$2.00—2.5” pot
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Plant widths are similar to their heightsunless noted otherwise.
Milkweed is the only food source of monarch cater-pillars. It’s also a great nectar source for bees. You’llbe surprised by the variety of leaf shape, fragrance,and flower color that these native milkweed vari-eties have to offer, from orange to pink to white.
N120 Gay Butterflies A. tuberosaß—Mixed reds,oranges, and yellows. Cultivar of the nativebutterfly weed. 24”h ı $2.00—2.5” pot
Orange Butterfly Weed A. tuberosaß—Clusters ofbright orange flowers followed by puffy seed pods.Best in dry soils and full sun. Very attractive to butterflies. Late to emerge in spring, so mark thespot where you plant it. N121 $2.00—2.5” pot Seed from the Wabash
County, Minn. ★★★★★ 24”h ı˜N122 $6.00—4 plants in a pack ß Seed from
Wabasha County, Minn. ★★★★★ 24”h ı˜$3.00—2.5” pot:N123 Hello Yellow A. tuberosa—Showy bright yellow
flowers. Cultivar of the native orange butterflyweed. 30”h ı
N124 Showy A. speciosa—A tall milkweed that willnot spread invasively like the common milk-weed (A. syriaca). It has softly felted grayleaves and dramatically structured pink flow-ers, June–August, that are sweetly fragrant.Attracts butterflies and bees. Average to drysoil. Seed from Nebraska. 48”h ı˜
$3.50—3.5” pot:N125 Poke A. exaltataß—White flowers in June
and July. Normal to dry soil. Great for butter-flies. Seed from Clayton County, Iowa. 36–72”h ı˜
N126 Prairie A. hirtellaß—Lesser-known milkweed,native to upland prairies. Clusters of tiny verypale green flowers with purple tips that bloomfor two months in mid-summer. Medium-wetto dry soil; a good rain garden plant. Seedfloss, or “silk,” was used in World War II tostuff soldiers’ life jackets. Also called tall greenmilkweed. Seed from Perry County, Iowa. 36–48”h ˜
$3.50—3.5” pot (continued):N127 Purple A. purpurescensß—Domed 2–3” clus-
ters of tiny rose-pink blossoms are like landingpads late spring through July. The dried seedpods are used in flower arrangements. Spreadsslowly and is garden-worthy. While native toMinnesota, the last verified sighting of thisspecies was 125 years ago. It’s time we returnit to our ecosystem. Iowa seed source. 24–36”h
N128 Sullivant’s A. sullivantiiß—Lavender-pinkflowers, similar to common milkweed (A. syriaca), but less aggressive and with slight-ly smaller flowers, June–August. Visited byhummingbirds and a wide variety of bees andbutterflies, including monarchs. Seed fromLivingston County, Illinois. 36”h ˙˜
Swamp A. incarnataß—Deep rose-pink flowers inlarge, domed clusters. Superb cut flowers, and, ofcourse, butterflies find them irresistible. Very long-blooming, with the aroma of buttercream frosting.36–48”h ı˜N129 Seed from Whiteside County, Iowa.
$3.50—3.5” potN130 Seed from Kandiyohi County, Minn.
$6.00—4 plants in a pack
N131 Whorled A. verticillata—Sweet-scented whiteflowers July to September and long needle-likeleaves make this wildflower a petite enchanter.Thrives in poor, dry soil and multiplies rapidly.Seed from Olmsted County, Minn. 12–24”h ı˜
$3.50—3.5” pot
N132 Mixed Six Packß—An assortment designed to attract and nurture monarch butterfly caterpillars, with each plant in the equivalent of a 3” pot. One plant each of five milkweeds: swamp (A. incarnata),Sullivant’s (A. sullivantii), common (A. syriaca),whorled (A. verticillata), and showy (A. speciosa),plus orange butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa). A special offering by the Minnesota State Horti -cultural Society. Note: common milkweed,while beloved by monarchs, is more aggressivethan the other species. All seed from theMidwest. ˜$17.00—6 plants in a jumbo pack
Asclepias Í∏Ω∫Â¥Milkweed
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butterflies onlylay their eggson milkweed.
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Most grasses and sedges are showiest in late summer and fall. Many grow in attractive clumps and provide winter interest as well. They can be used to replace spikes in containers and provide vertical,mounding garden accents.
Annual Grasses and SedgesG001 Bunny Tails Lagurus ovatusßFun for children and adults. Fuzzy seed heads on com-pact grass. Drought-tolerant; needs well-drained soil.20”h Í $5.00—4” pot
G002 Fiber Optic Grass Isolepsis cernuus It really does look like fiber optic filament, only green.A great accent grass. Worth bringing inside for thewinter, because the mature plant develops a “trunk.”Moist soil. 8–12”h Íç $3.00—2.5” pot
Fountain Grass Pennisetum setaceumStriking grasses for containers or the garden. Í∏ç$3.00—3.5” pot:G003 Burgundy Giantß—Tropical-looking dark
maroon-purple foliage with burgundy flowerspikes. Introduced by Longwood Gardens inPennsylvania. 60”h
Fountain Grass continued$5.00—4” pot:G004 Fireworksß—Long stripes of burgundy, hot
pink, and white. New growth is the most vibrant.In late summer, it looks like purple foxtails. 24–30”h
See also perennial FOUNTAIN GRASS, page 57
G005 Japanese Blood Grass ßImperata cylindrica Red BaronShowy grass whose long, slender light green leafblades have garnet red tips. The color spreads down-ward all summer until the leaves are blazing crimsonby fall. Lovely when backlit by early morning or lateday sun. Plant in masses or among rocks. May over-winter in the garden. 18”h Íç $6.00—4.5” pot
G006 Ruby Grass ßMelinus nerviglumis SavannahBlue-green foliage turns purple-red in the fall. Rubypink plumes, 3–4”, that rise a foot above the foliagefrom late July are real showstoppers. 8–12”h Íç
$5.00—4” potG007 Sedge, Rusty ßCarex buchananii Red RoosterSlender orange-brown to red-brown leaves with wispy,slightly curly tips. Graceful and upright. Great in con-tainers or the garden. These may survive the winter inthe ground outdoors, so don’t pull them up in springuntil you are sure. 20–30”h Í∏ç $5.00—4.5” pot
See more SEDGES, page 57
G008 Silky Thread Grass Stipa tenuissimaßSlender green foliage with gold-brown fluffy seedheads late spring to midsummer. Self-seeds freely. 12–36”h Í $2.00—2.5” pot
Bunny tails
More Native PlantsLook for these native plants in other sections of the catalog:
Native Plants Plant widths are similar to their heightsunless noted otherwise.
Grasses
N160 Pussytoes Antennaria plantaginifoliaßLow, almost succulent-appearing gray-green foliage. White flow-ers like little “cat paws” rise up over the foliage in spring to earlysummer. Spreads by rhizomes, tolerates drought. Best in fullsun. Seed from Winona County, Minn. 1–4”h Í∏˝˜ $3.50—3.5” potN161 Queen of the Prairie Filipendula rubraßHuge, but rarely requires support. Peach-pink tiny flowers in 6–9” clusters on red stems. Evenly moist soil. Blooms June–July.Seed from Henry County, Ind. 72–96”h Í∏˜ $6.00—4.5” pot
Rain Garden see box, page 53
N163 Rattlesnake Master ßEryngium yuccifolium Dramatic greenish white prickly blossoms July–September.Provides a great garden accent. Can play the same role in thegarden as sea holly or globe thistle. Best in full sun. Seed fromWinona County, Minn. 36–60”h Í∏Ω˜¥ $3.50—3.5” pot
N164 Rue Anemone Anemonella thalictroides White to light pink flowers last all through spring, April–June.Finely divided, fern-like foliage. May go dormant after blooming.Midwestern source. 4–10”h ∏Ó˜¥‰ $4.00—2.5” pot
N165 Sagebrush, Prairie ßArtemisia ludoviciana Valerie FinnisDense mounds of felted silver 4” lance-shaped leaves withjagged tips. Tiny, interesting pale yellow flowers are crowded onspikes above the aromatic foliage in summer. This selection of aMinnesota native was found by British gardener and photogra-pher Valerie Finnis in the Munich Botanic Garden in 1950 andeventually given to Beth Chatto, who named it after her. 18–24”h Í∏¥ $2.00—2.5” pot
N166 Saint John’s Wort, Great ßHypericum pyramidatum Yellow flowers with tufts of stamens, July–August. Prefers moistsoil. Attractive seed pods, used in flower arrangements. Seedfrom Winona County, Minn. 24–60”h Í∏Ω˜¥
$3.50—3.5” potN167 Sarsaparilla, Wild Aralia nudicaulis White flowers May–July followed by purple-black edible berries.Green compound leaves emerge shiny bronze in spring. Creepsby underground stems. Seed from St. Louis County, Minn. 12–24”h ∏Ó˜ $9.00—4” pot
N168 Solomon’s Seal, Starry Smilacina stellata Pyramidal clusters of about 20 starry white flowers are crowdedon wide flower spikes April–May. Berries start green with blackstripes, turning to mottled dark wine red. Arching stems emergein the spring, spreading by rhizomes to form colonies. Averageto moist soil. Ramsey County source. 12–36”h Í∏ÓΩ˜
$5.00—3.5” potN169 Spiderwort, Ohio Tradescantia ohioensisßBlue-purple flowers, May–July. Bluish green leaves. Prefers dryareas (xeriscape plant). Absolutely loved by bees. Self-seeds.Seed from Houston County, Minn. 24–48”h ÍΩ˜ $3.50—3.5” potN170 Spring Beauty Claytonia virginicaßIn early spring woodlands and on sunny stream banks, thesecupped, penny-sized flowers carpet the ground. The flowers,white to pink with red veins, bloom in loose clusters above nar-row leaves. Becomes dormant in summer. May be able to natu-ralize in a lawn like crocus flowers. Although individual flowersare small, their massed display is spectacular for a month or two.Unknown seed origin. 3–5”h Í∏ÓΩ˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
Sunflower, Early Heliopsis helianthoidesEasy to grow. Known as one of the best “clay busters,” breakingup clay soils. Í∏Ω∫$3.00—2.5” pot:N171 Burning Hearts—Stems of dark purple carry gold daisies
with red centers. Leaves are dark green with shades of purple. This cultivar blooms mid- to late summer. 36–48”h by 18–24”w ç
$3.50—3.5” pot:N172 Wild Early Sunflowerß—Abundant 2” yellow blossoms
June to September. Excellent for butterflies. Exceptionallylong blooming period. Not a true sunflower. Seed fromIowa. 24–60”h ˜
N173 Trillium, White Trillium grandiflorumßVery showy, large white blossoms April–May. Flowers change topink as they age. The best trillium for gardens. A colony of thesespring beauties will last for years. Rich, deep, rather moist soiland year-round leaf mulch. Polk County, Wis. source. 12–15”h Í∏ÓΩ˜¥ $6.00—4.5” pot
See more TRILLIUM, pages 20 and 31
N174 Turtlehead, White Chelone glabraCreamy white turtlehead flowers on arching spikes July–September. Desirable for the moist wild garden. Excellent nectarplant for butterflies and bees. Seed from Winona County, Minn.36–48”h Í∏Ω∫˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack
N175 Vervain, Blue Verbena hastata Blue-violet spikes of flowers July–September. Native to moistcordgrass and cattail prairies over most of North America. Self-seeds. Seed from Marquette County, Wis. 36–72”h Í∏Ω∫˜
$6.00—4 plants in a packN176 Vervain, Hoary Verbena strictaßTiny dark blue flowers on mini-candelabras through summer,June–September. Prefers dry areas (xeriscape plant). Seed fromWisconsin. 24–48”h ÍΩ∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
N177 Violet, Bird’s Foot Viola pedataLovely light and dark violet bicolor with leaves in the shape ofbirds’ feet. Seed from Nebraska. 3–6”h Í∏˜ $4.00—2.5” pot
N178 Violet, Prairie Viola pedatifidaßViolet-purple flowers April–June, often reblooming inSeptember. Fan-shaped leaves. Good food for butterfly cater -pillars. Prefers a well-drained sunny site. Seed from MadisonCounty, Iowa. 4–8”h Í∏ı∫˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
Wild Indigo BaptisiaBlue-green, pea-like foliage and long spikes of flowers. Í∏Ω¥$3.50—3.5” pot:N179 Cream B. leucophaeaß—Creamy yellow flowers that are
held horizontally, spring to early summer. Particularly effec-tive when planted on top of a rock wall where the flowerscan be viewed at eye level. Seed from southeasternMinnesota. 18”h ∫˜
N180 White B. leucanthaß—Many small white flowers in latespring on tall, dark stems. Attractive seed pods. Easy togrow in average to dry soils; drought-tolerant. Seed fromsoutheastern Minnesota. 36–48”h ˜
See also the blue WILD INDIGO, page 31
N181 Wintergreen Gaultheria procumbens Evergreen ground cover known for its red-tinted winter leavesand red winter berries with characteristic wintergreen scent.Plant it on shady banks, in rock gardens, or along paths.Requires acidic soil; try it under rhododendrons or blueberries.Horticultural source. 6”h ∏ÓΩ˝Â‰˜ $6.00—3.5” pot
Yarrow Achillea millefoliumCultivated varieties with dome-shaped 3–4” flower clusters andlacy foliage. Long bloom time, June–August. Good for cuttingand drying: they are what architects use as the “trees” aroundmodel buildings. Drought-tolerant. Í∏Ω∫Â$2.00—2.5” pot:N182 Cerise Queenß—Cherry-pink. 24–36”h N183 Paprikaß—Shades of ruby-red with a yellow eye.
24–36”h N184 Summer Pastelsß—A mix of pink, salmon, yellow, and
white. 24–36”h $3.00—3.5” pot:N185 Apple Blossomß—Vigorous, with flowers in shades of
lilac-pink to pale rose. The tiny individual blossoms emergeone color, turn another, and fade to a third. A great cottagegarden flower. 18–24”h
$6.00—4.5” pot:N186 Desert Eve Terracottaß—Small peachy yellow flowers
turn rusty orange and have gold centers and stripes.Compact and early. 12–18”h
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Grasses Most grasses are showiest in late summer and fall. Many grow in attractive clumps and provide winter interest as well. They can be used to replace Spikes in containers and provide vertical, mounding gardenaccents. Native grasses have their seed source identified and are marked with the native symbol .
Perennial Grasses and SedgesG009 Blue Grama Grass Bouteloua gracilis Low-growing, attractive clumps of purplish green.Dominant through the central Great Plains, ranging towestern Wisconsin. Good lawn alternative for sandysoils. Best in full sun. Seed from South Dakota. 12”hÍ∏˜ $2.00—2.5” pot
G010 Blue Joint Grass Calamagrostis canadensis Bluish leaves with delicate purple panicles in summer.Used by the Cree to make mattresses. Clump-forming,spreading by rhizomes. Wet to normal soil; it’s goodfor holding banks along lakes and ponds. Seed fromGreen County, Wis. 36–72”h Í∏˜ $2.00—2.5” pot
Bluestem, Big Andropogon gerardiiVertical stems in a dense clump. Known for its three-pronged “turkey-foot” seed heads. From the prairie andsavanna, it’s drought-tolerant, reliable, and adaptable.Í∏
$2.00—2.5” pot:G011 Wild Big Bluestemß—Seed from Polk County,
Minn. 60–92”h ı˜$10.00—4.5” pot:G012 Dancing Wind◊ß—Foliage turns a soft red
in mid-summer, then brilliant scarlet after frost.Purple-red seed heads in fall. Cultivar. 72”h by 24–36”w ı
G013 Red October—Lightly brushed with burgundy-red at the tips until fall, when the color spreadsdown the narrow blades and the whole plantblazes with scarlet. Cold deepens the color topurple-red and copper. Small burgundy-red seedsin August. Cultivar. 24–48”h ı
Bluestem, Little Schizachyrium scopariumA favorite for ornamental and naturalized landscapes.Prefers sun. Clump-forming and deer-resistant.Drought-tolerant once established. Í∏$2.00—2.5” pot:G014 Wild Little Bluestemß—Seed from Polk
County, Minn. 12–36”h ı˜$7.00—4.5” pot:G015 Blue Heaven—Upright, slender green leaves
with a tinge of blue at base. Purplish bronze flow-ers in August, followed by fluffy silver-white seedheads. Bronze-orange fall foliage. Cultivar. ★★★★
★ 24–48”h G016 Standing Ovation—Thick bluish green leaves.
Fiery foliage in fall. Cultivar. 36–48”h $8.00—4.5” pot:G017 The Blues—Selected for pronounced blue color.
Best in dry soils. Cultivar. 12–24”h ı$10.00—4.5” pot:G018 Twilight Zoneß—Leaves become silvery mauve
in mid-summer, turning to deep purple in fall.Cultivar. 48–60”h ç
G019 Bottlebrush Grass Elymus hystrixßClump-forming grass with tall spikes that look likebottlebrushes. A must for forest restorations andshady perennial gardens. Excellent for texture. Seedfrom Winona County, Minn. 36”h Í∏Ó˜ $2.00—2.5” potG020 Dropseed, Giant Sporobolus wrightii Airy, feathery cream to bronze 12–24” plumes on dramatic 60–72” stems from August into October,above a 36–48” clump of arching, gray-green foliage.Fast-growing and drought-tolerant once established. 36–84”h Í∏ $8.00—4.5” pot
G021 Dropseed, Northern ßSporobolus heterolepsis Grown for its arching, thin leaves and cloud-like pani-cles of pinkish beige flowers in mid-summer. Clumpformer. Seed from Polk County, Minn. ★★★★★ 24–48”hÍ∏˜ $2.00—2.5” pot
Feather Reed GrassCalamagrostis x acutifloraShowy, feathery plumes with wheat-colored seed headsin fall and winter. Clump-forming. 48–60”h Í$3.00—3.5” pot:G022 Art’s Goldenß—Variegated green and yellow.
★★★★★
G023 Avalancheß—Variegated with a wide whitestripe in the center of each blade. Gold seedheads. ★★★★★
G024 Karl Foersterß—Great for use as a grass hedge.Blooms earlier than most tall grasses. ★★★★★
G025 Feather Reed Grass, Korean ßCalamagrostis brachytricha Feathery mauve-pink plumes in fall are great as a cutstem or left to give winter interest to your garden. Cantake some shade. Clump-forming. 36–48”h Í∏
$2.00—2.5” potFescue, Dwarf Blue Festuca ovina glaucaSoft tufts provide contrast in the garden. Also for edging, ground cover, or a lawn alternative. Gooddrainage needed. Clump-forming. Í˝$2.00—2.5” pot:G026 Dwarf Blue Fescue—10–16”h $3.00—3.5” pot:G027 Elijah Blueß—Considered the best blue fescue.
Maintains good color during summer. 10”h
G028 Flame Grass ßMiscanthus sinensis purpurascens Gray-green foliage turns brilliant red-orange in fall.Narrow silvery plumes in mid-summer. Clump-form-ing grass from Asia with prominent feathery flowerheads. ★★★★★ 36–48”h Í $2.00—2.5” pot
leaves with pinkish silver bottlebrush plumesthat mature to light brown. Bristly, elongatedseed heads. 40–60”h
$8.00—4.5” pot:G030 Hameln—Early-flowering, short fountain grass
with copper-tan seed heads. Yellow fall color. 24–36”h
G031 Indian Grass Sorghastrum nutansßSilky plumes in shades of gold and brown. Good grassfor gardens. Tolerates dry soil. Clump-forming. Seedfrom Polk County, Minn. ★★★★★ 36–72”h Í∏˜
$2.00—2.5” potJapanese Forest Grass Hakonechloa macraA delightful, short ornamental grass, forming gracefulmounds of draping foliage. Lights up shady areas ofthe garden and pairs well with hostas. Slow to emergein spring. Slow spreading, it does well in moist butwell-drained soil. ∏Ó$10.00—4.5” pot:G032 All Gold ß—Flowing leaves vary in color from
gold to chartreuse, becoming greener in moreshade. 8–12”h by 18–24”w
G033 Aureolaß—Variegated in gold and green. 12”h
G034 June Grass Koeleria macranthaLow-grower suitable for edging native restorationplantings. Clump-former, most commonly found grow-ing in dry sandy soils. Seed from Dane County, Wis.12–24”h Í∏˜ $2.00—2.5” pot
G035 Northern Sea Oats ßChasmanthium latifolium Graceful and arching. Persistent hanging seed headsare shaped like fish. Loosely tufted spreader. Native asnearby as Wisconsin and Iowa. 36–60”h Í∏Ó
$2.00—2.5” potRush, Corkscrew Juncus Aptly named curly green foliage. Fantastic in flowerarrangements. Prefers a moist location, even 1–6”under water in a pond, but it also did well in our StateFair garden, which is well-drained. Cut back the oldstems in late winter so you can see the fresh greencorkscrews in spring. Í∏$2.50—2.5” pot:G036 Blue Medusa J. inflexusß—Dusty blue-green
foliage. Clumps resemble a dish of blue spaghetti.15”h by 24”w
G037 Spiralis J. effusus—Chartreuse in spring. 12–18”h Ω
G038 Rush, Path Juncus tenuisßVigorous bright green tubular blades in dense clumps.Grows anywhere, including in compacted soil, and willspread to form a ground cover. Seed from MenardCounty, Illinois. 6–14”h Í∏˝˜ $3.50—3.5” pot
G039 Sedge, Gray’s Carex grayi Large showy seed heads like spiked medieval clubs.Originally found in moist shade, but will grow in manylocations. Clump-forming. Seed from Wisconsin. 24–30”h Í∏˜ $2.50—2.5” pot
G040 Sedge, Ice Dance Carex morrowii White edges on arching green leaves. Vigorous.Clump-forming. 12”h Í∏ $2.50—2.5” pot
G041 Sedge, Long-Beaked ßCarex sprengelii A slowly spreading, clump-forming sedge with showy,pendant seed heads. Found in woodlands but will growin full sun. Provides cover and seeds for birds, but isnot attractive to herbivores. Seed from FillmoreCounty, Minn. 2–4”h Í∏Ó˝˜ $2.00—2.5” pot
G042 Sedge, Pennsylvania Carex pensylvanica Good for everywhere from prairies to woodlands toraingardens. Even good in dry shade, and needs nomowing. Grows well under oaks and with ephemeralwild flowers. Tolerates light foot traffic. Spreading.Seed from southern St. Louis County, Minn. ★★★★★
6–12”h Í∏Ó˜ $6.00—4 plants in a pack
G043 Sweet Grass Hierochloe odorataßUpright, spreading grass with tan seed heads. Sacredplant among many Native American tribes. Used inbasket-weaving and braided to use as incense. Likesmoist to wet soil. Aggressive spreader. Seed fromFaribault County, Minn. 12–24”h Í∏˜
$2.00—2.5” potSwitch Grass Panicum virgatumDelicate, feathery seed heads. Prefers light soil.Clump-forming. Í$1.50—2.5” pot:G044 Wild Switch Grass—Seed from Polk County,
Minn. 36–60”h ˜$2.00—2.5” pot:G045 Shenandoahß—Most compact and controlled
cultivar. Very hardy. Red by mid-summer. 36”h $10.00—4.5” pot:G046 Hot Rod◊—Upright blue-green blades in
spring quickly turn burgundy-red for summer,then deep purple for fall. Showy red-purple seedheads provide food for winter birds. Cultivar. 36–48”h by 24–36”w
G047 Tufted Hair Grass ßDeschampsia caespitosa Narrow, arching blades with nice mounding habit.Beige and chartreuse mops of flowers ripen to airyseed heads. Prefers part shade in moist soils. Clump-forming. Unknown seed origin. ★★★★★ 12”h Í∏˜ $2.00—2.5” pot
Key Í Full sun∏ Part sun/part shadeÓ Shade
Ω Good for beesı Audubon-endorsed∫ Butterfly-friendly˙Hummingbird-friendly
About thosestars…Throughout, you willnotice plants that aremarked with five stars (★★★★★). These plantshave been awarded fivestars by Heger andWhitman in the 2011edition of GrowingPerennials in Cold Climatesas some of the very bestplants available on the market.
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