2012 Retail Catalog - Gertens

Perennials
Thymus | Thyme
Although true culinary herbs, Thymes make great sunny groundcovers, planted between paving stones or creeping around walls—releasing their herbal
scent when walked on. As with most herbs, plant in a sunny, well-drained site. May be used for green roof plantings.
Thymus praecox ‘Purple Carpet’
Zone 3-9 H 1” x W spreading May-June purple
Purple Carpet thyme features tiny dark green leaves smothered by bright mauve-purple flowers in early summer. A strong grower, drought tolerant plant
ideal for between flagstones tolerating moderate foot traffic.
P5952 4”/10 Tray $36.90*
Thymus pseudolanuginosus | Wooly Thyme
Zone 3-9 H 2” x W spreading June-July pink
Wooly thyme’s fuzzy, gray green foliage and pink flowers are delightful and easy to grow.
P5958 4”/10 Tray $36.90*
Thymus serpyllum ‘Magic Carpet’
Zone 3-9 H 2” x W spreading June-July pink
Creeping plants are covered by pink flowers in early summer. Lemon scented foliage adds to its charm. Excellent addition to rock gardens.
P6005 4”/10 Tray $36.90*
Thymus serpyllum ‘Pink Chintz’
Zone 4-8 H 1” x W spreading June-July pink
Mat-forming creeper, just 1” high, with tiny green leaves and pink flowers. Good as a groundcover or between pavers.
P6010 4”/10 Tray $36.90*
Thymus praecox ‘Red Creeping’
Zone 4-9 H 2” x W spreading June-July red
Elliptical green leaves with fuchsia red blooms. Tolerant of moderate foot traffic. Good between boulders and rock gardens.
P6018 4”/10 Tray $36.90*
Tiarella | Foam Flower
This spreading woodland groundcover for shaded sites is tough, undemanding, and easy to grow with outstanding foliage and beautiful “foamy” flower
spikes. Use with Hosta, Astilbe, and other shade perennials. This hardy native plant is coming into its own with many exciting new cultivars. Clumpforming
varieties rebloom with shearing. Light fragrance.
Tiarella ‘Pink Skyrocket’ (PP13382)
Zone 4-9 H 6-10” x W 12-14” May-June pink
Bright pink and white flowers on long spires. Strongly dissected shiny green foliage is highlighted with a central black patch.
P6028 #1 cont. $10.99*
Tiarella ‘Running Tapestry’
Zone 3-9 H 10” x W spreading May-June white
Excellent shade groundcover; vigorous spreader. Sharply cut, red-speckled foliage, fluffy white flowers.
P6030 #1 cont. $10.99*
Tiarella ‘Spring Symphony’® (PP12397)
Zone 3-9 H 8-10” x W 12-14” May-June pink
This exquisite, clump-forming plant has very pink flowers and beautiful, deeply cut leaves. The midribs are outlined in black.
P6040 #1 cont. $10.99*
Tiarella wherryi
Zone 4-9 H 6-10” x W 12-16” May-June white
Clump forming, does not spread. Beautiful lime green, maple-like foliage with red fall color. A premium plant that shows excellent rebloom with
deadheading.
P6025 #1 cont. $7.99*
Tradescantia | Spiderwort
These plants are long blooming, easily grown perennials that perform best in moist soils in full sun to part shade, will tolerate dry periods. Form clumps
of grass-like foliage; self-cleaning flowers borne in clusters come in a wide range of colors.
Tradescantia x andersoniana ‘Blue N’ Gold’
Zone 4-9 H 12-16” x W 18-30” May-June blue
Shocking contrast of bright yellow foliage and gentian-blue flowers. Vigorous grower remains attractive all summer.
P6055 #1 cont. $9.99*
Tradescantia x andersoniana ‘Concord Grape’
Zone 3-9 H 16-20” x W 18-30” May-June deep purple
More compact and controlled with narrow blue-green foliage and rich purple flowers.
P6060 #1 cont. $7.99*
* Prices, sizes and availability are subject to change.
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