Plant & Hardscape Catalog - Gertens

Perennials
Lysimachia | Loosestrife
Loosestrife is a large and varied group of perennials from around the northern hemisphere. They are easy to culture and tolerate a wide range of
conditions – including shady sites and moist soils. These species are not the same as the invasive Purple Loosestrife.
Lysimachia atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais’ � �
Zone 4-9 H 26” x W 24-36” June-Aug burgundy
Burgundy colored flowers are very striking against the gray foliage. This variety will bloom from spring to fall.
P4430 #1 cont. $8.99*
Lysimachia ciliata ‘Firecracker’ � �
Zone 2-8 H 18-24” x W 16” June-July yellow
A marvelous clumping dark burgundy-leaved addition for sun or shade. Contrasted by bright, airy clusters of small, star shaped yellow flowers in mid
summer. Makes an excellent cut flower.
P4409 #1 cont. $7.99*
Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’ | Moneywort, Creeping Jenny � �
Zone 3-8 H 2-4” x W spreading June-July yellow
A popular low spreading creeper with bright yellow flowers in summer and beautiful chartreuse leaves. Tolerates all sites and conditions. Great on
banks, walls, rockeries, creeping into ponds or out of hanging baskets.
P4412 4”/10 Tray $34.90*
Lysimachia punctata ‘Alexander’ (PP10598) � �
Zone 4-8 H 18-24” x W 18-24” June-July yellow
Green variegated leaves that emerge tinted pink in spring. Bright golden-yellow flowers sprout from the leaf axils, up and down the stalk. Tolerates
moist sites in sun. Especially nice near water features.
P4420 #1 cont. $7.99*
Mentha | Mint
Mint is a genus of about 25 species and many hundreds of varieties. Mints are aromatic and have wide-spreading underground rhizomes.
Mentha ‘Peppermint’ �
Zone 3-7 H 20-24” x W 18-24” July-Aug lavender
Peppermint is an herb used in teas, on its own, or in mixtures. Can be used in mass plantings or a large groundcover.
P4444 #1 cont. $7.99*
Mentha ‘Spearmint’ �
Zone 3-7 H 20-24” x W 18-24” July-Aug pink or white
Spearmint is grown for its aroma and oil. Spearmint leaves can be use whole, chopped or dried. A robust grower with large leaves and sweet/spicy
flavor, great for jelly and Juleps.
P4445 #1 cont. $7.99*
Monarda | Bee Balm
Deliciously fragrant leaves and showy, long-blooming flowers make this a popular perennial. Relatively easy to grow, Monarda requires constant
moisture and division every three years, as well as a site with good air circulation. Deer proof.
Monarda didyma ‘Coral Reef’ (PP16741) � �
Zone 3-8 H 3’ x W 2’ July-Sept coral pink
Blooms are hot pink fused with bright coral. Mildew resistant.
P4448 #1/7” cont. $8.99*
Monarda didyma ‘Fireball’ (PP14235) � �
Zone 4-9 H 3’ x W 2’ July-Sept red
Compact growing with disease resistant dark green foliage and deep red flowers.
P4450 #1 cont. $7.99*
Monarda didyma ‘Grand Marshall’ (PP19582) � �
Zone 3-8 H 14-16” x W 16-20” July-Sept fuchsia
Upright foliage topped by bright fuchsia flowers. New growth has a ring of purple. Mildew resistant.
P4452 #1 cont. $7.99*
Monarda didyma ‘Grand Mum’ (PPAF) � �
Zone 3-8 H 14-16” x W 16-20” July-Sept pink
Full, mauve pink flowers resemble chrysanthemum flowers. Disease resistant.
P4453 #1 cont. $9.99* NEW! Available 7/15
Monarda didyma ‘Grand Parade’ (PP19580) � �
Zone 3-8 H 14-16” x W 16-20” July-Sept lavender
Deep green foliage is upright, rounded, and compact. Floriferous, with lavender flowers. Mildew resistant.
P4454 #1 cont. $7.99*
* Prices, sizes and availability are subject to change.
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