2007-2008 Natureworks Catalog

thunbergii ‘Album’ I found 5 of these in a flat of purple Allium
'Ozowa's and thought I had discovered an unknown plant. No
such luck...This white form of the November blooming
diminutive Allium is a real unusual plant for the collector. Very
limited.
‘Ozowa’ A very late-blooming purple allium, 12-15" tall
diminutive globes, blooms in October and November! Very
rare, a gem in the fall garden. Finally attracting the attention it
deserves, our Natureworks plants have been featured in
garden magazines. The last plant to bloom in my gardens.
Design tip: The foliage of Allium `Purple
Sensation', A. `Globemaster' and A.cristophii
(which are planted from bulbs in the fall) begins to
turn yellow as the flower buds are forming. This is
natural, but can be disguised by interweaving the
Alliums among perennials with excellent spring
foliage, such as Euphorbias or cranesbill geraniums.
Try locating these Alliums mid-border, so they will
erupt out of the perennials to double your blooms in
the same space. Unless noted otherwise, the
herbaceous alliums described on this page have
excellent, long-lasting, and attractive foliage for the
front of the border! Be sure to request our bulb
catalog in late summer for complete Natureworksstyle
descriptions of the bulbs we will be carrying. It
is a great reference!
virgunculae Very choice and fine chives with deep purple
flowers on 6" stem in Oct.-Nov. Slightly smaller flower and a bit
more delicate than ‘Ozowa’. Amazingly late!
Allysum
wulfenianum Tidy gray foliage, closer in texture to
Helianthemum than Aurinia. May-July blooming golden yellow
flowers, soft mounds 5" tall.
Alstromeria
Here’s a handy trick for establishing the hardy Alstromerias: Dig a hole
twice as deep as you normally would for the plants. Set them inside the
hole with the crowns kept a few inches below grade. As they grow,
slowly fill in the hole. This deep planting really helps with winter
hardiness the first year.
‘Sweet Laura’ UConn has led the breeding of hardy
Alstromeria. I had my doubts, but for four years we’ve grown
them in the gardens and they are wonderful, very floriforous,
blooming from June well into Sept. This variety is scented,
peachy-yellow spotted burgundy, to 30" tall. Great cut flowers.
Sun or very dappled shade.
Amsonia BLUE MILKWEED
‘Blue Ice’ A new and much improved Amsonia. Deep blue
flowers and buds cover 12-15" dwarf shrubby plants in June. Fall
foliage is brilliant yellow. An excellent foliage anchor and a very
durable, easy care perennial.
hubrichtii In the summer of 2002 I visited Chanticleer, a
wonderful public garden in Pennsylvania. Masses of this plant
filled their center island as you drove in. I didn’t recognize it and
had to ask about it---as, it turns out, everyone does! The foliage
is thin and threadlike, adding a delicate texture to the garden all
season. Flowers are the softest of blues. The fall foliage color is
outstanding. Now that I have seen it used in many garden and
naturalistic landscape settings, I am starting to incorporate it into
many of my own designs. Hardy, disease and insect free, easy to
grow, and very textural.
tabernaemontana var. salicifolia A very underused, sturdy
perennial with soft blue flowers on 3’ stems in June. Foliage is
finely-cut and delicate, making a nice textural contrast to all
other garden perennials.
Anacyclus MT. ATLAS DAISY
depressus ‘Silver Kisses’ A great rockery plant with white
daisies, red reverse on flower petals; ferny foliage. Blooms
May/June, grows 8" tall. Ideal for hot, dry spots.Excellent
selection with very silvery foliage. White flowers completely
cover the plant in spring.
Anaphalis
margaritacea Pearly everlasting is a native wildflower that
tolerates poor soils, meadow conditions, and is hardy to Canada!
Clusters of white ball-shaped flowers are excellent for drying.
Foliage is silvery. Blooms on 10" tall stems in August/Sept. I've
already found it growing wild in my new garden!
Anchusa ALKANET
azurea ‘Loddon Royal’ I have admired this plant along the
roadsides in Vermont. A true blue flower, 40" spikes in June and
July. Fuzzy foliage requires excellent drainage; does well in lean,
poor soil. Short-lived but will self-sow. The color is amazing!
Androsace CUSHION PRIMROSE
septentrionalis ‘Startdust’ A charming rock garden and trough
plant that has delicate white flowers on 4-6" long, wiry stems in
late spring. Reseeds readily; I remember treasuring this plant
whenever it appeared in a rock garden I tended for years in the
80's. Must have excellent drainage.
Anemone WOODLAND ANEMONE
All anemones tolerate part shade (but will grow fine in full sun) and
prefer a rich soil. They are also called “windflowers” because of their
airy habit. Naturally, we carry both spring and fall bloomers.
canadensis This is invasive and spreads by rhizomes, so locate
it where you want it. 12" tall single white flowers with yellow
stamens cover the plant from mid spring until early summer.
Grows in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates moist soil, but that
will cause it to spread faster! Flowers and foliage are great for
cutting. Durable ground cover for difficult woodland spots.
‘Hadspen Abundance’ Soft pink, single or semi-double flowers.
Very floriferous. September blooming.
hupehensis The straight species has large pink single flowers
on 2-3’ stems in very early September. This keeps the bloom
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