2012 Retail Catalog - Gertens

Perennials
Armeria | Sea Thrift continued
Armeria maritime ‘Dusseldorf Pride’
Zone 4-9 H 6-8” x W 12-15” May-July deep pink
Durable perennial for most any sunny location. Plants form a low, tufted mound of grassy green leaves bearing deep pink pompon flowers for many
weeks starting in late spring. Good for rock gardens, edgings, in tubs or mixed containers.
P0382 #1 cont. $7.99
Artemisia | Wormwood
These plants grow best in hot, dry locations and perform well in poor soils. Their beautiful silver foliage is relatively pest and disease free and
complements other perennials.
Artemisia ludoviciana ‘Valerie Finnis’
Zone 3-9 H 24-30” x W 20-24” June-Aug white
Tough, but less invasive than some ludoviciana selections. Beautiful silver stems and foliage.
P0410 #1 cont. $7.99*
Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’
Zone 3-9 H 10-12” x W 16-18” June-Aug bright silver
Fern-like, silvery mounds. Beautiful planted with roses and sun loving annuals. Shear to prevent bloom and maintain attractive foliage.
P0420 #1 cont. $7.99*
Aruncus | Goat’s Beard
A stately shrub-like perennial for the shade garden. These plants prefer part shade and moist soils. Clump forming.
Aruncus aethusifolius
Zone 3-8 H 10-12” x W 12-14” June-July white
A lovely dwarf with white flower spikes on fern like foliage.
P0430 #1 cont. $7.99*
Aruncus dioicus
Zone 3-7 H 3-4’ x W 3-4’ June-July ivory
A rich, full perennial resembling a giant Astilbe with soft white flowers.
P0440 #1/7” cont. $7.99*
Asarum | Wild Ginger
Vigorous groundcover for part to full shade. Plant in a moist area. Plants have attractive, heart-shaped leaves and reddish brown spring flowers that are
hidden beneath the foliage.
Asarum canadense
Zone 2-7 H 6-8” x W 12-15” April-June red
Large, roundish leaves. Good heat tolerance. Native plant makes a good groundcover in shade areas. Interesting, inconspicuous small red flowers.
P0455 #1 cont. $9.99*
Asarum europaeum
Zone 4-7 H 6-8” x W 12-15” April-June purplish-brown
Glossy. Leathery, dark green leaves make an excellent groundcover. Good groundcover for shade.
P0460 #1 cont. $14.99*
Asclepias | Butterfly Weed, Milkweed
Neat, clump-forming plants with bright flowers that attract butterflies. Attractive seedpods in fall.
Asclepias tuberosa
Zone 4-7 H 18-24” x W 15-18” July-Sept bright orange
Attractive native prairie plant. Tap rooted and drought tolerant, this plant excels during summer heat. Bright orange flowers from mid to late summer.
P0480 #1 cont. $7.99*
Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’
Zone 3-9 H 18-24” x W 15-18” July-Aug yellow
Bright yellow flowers atop of upright stems with narrow, lance shape leaves. Attractive to butterflies.
P0485 #1 cont. $7.99*
Aster
Easy to grow perennials that are attractive to butterflies and available in a wide range of breathtaking colors. Fall blooming. Cut back taller varieties in
late June for bushier plants with more flowers.
Aster x dumosus ‘Alert’
Zone 3-8 H 12-15” x W 18-22” Aug-Oct rose-red
Compact with bright rose-red blooms. Provides an excellent splash of color to the fall border.
P0500 #1 cont. $7.99*
* Prices, sizes and availability are subject to change.
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