2007-2008 Natureworks Catalog

‘Tequila Sunrise’ Foliage is variegated, gold and green. Flowers
are large, golden yellow, blooms all summer if deadheaded, 24"
tall. This plant sells even when not in bloom!
tripteris An amazing variety with 6-9’ (yes, feet not inches)
stems topped with soft yellow daisy flowers in clusters, rigidly
upright, a striking form, A PARENT OF COREOPSIS
MOONBEAM! This plant has great foliage and a real presence in
the garden. August blooming.
verticillata ‘Golden Gain’ Yes, my gardening fanatics, there IS a
difference. This is a truly superior variety, 18" tall, and nickel- to
quarter-sized golden yellow flowers. I sat this side by side with
‘Golden Showers’ and took a picture---the resulting slide shows
a dramatic difference in flower size.
‘Golden Showers’ This is the standard 18" tall form of golden
threadleaf Coreopsis that we have in many of the gardens at
Natureworks. Long blooming and reliable.
‘Moonbeam’ The standard in the industry for long-blooming
perennials. Soft buttery yellow flowers simply blend with
everything. As long as you provide full sun, this will bloom
from early July until early September. 15-18" tall.
‘Zagreb’ Brilliant golden yellow flowers over threadleaf
foliage. Blooms from late June until the end of August. If cut
hard in July, it will prolong an early fall rebloom. 14" tall.
x ‘Autumn Blush’ I snagged one of these last fall, and it's veru
happy in my new garden! A wonderful combination of pale
creamy yellow with a bugundy center, the flowers often become
infused with more burgundy as the cool weather progresses. 25"
tall, profuse summer/fall bloomer, zone 6 hardy. If you read
ANY garden magazines this winter, you won't be able to miss
this plant. A Terra Nova introduction. Reserve early.
Cornus DOGWOOD
canadensis Bunchberry is a native woodland wildflower with
white, dogwood-shaped blossoms on 4-6" plants.
Corydalis
Don’t be fooled by this old-fashioned common name -
many of the new hybrids come in amazing colors!
Corydalis grows in sun or partial shade, blooms
continuously, and self-sows readily. Watch for baby
plants to appear—they will soften your gardens. My
observations conclude that it must have excellent
drainage; test soil each year and be sure to add lime if
even slightly acidic.
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Corydalis YELLOW BLEEDING HEART
‘Canary Feathers’ New from Terra Nova, large bright yellow
spikes 10" tall takes this genus to a new level. Foliage is feathery,
and a pretty blue-green. VERY limited, reserve.
elata A cobalt blue beauty with an upright habit to 12" that does
not fade out in the summer---blooms May through June, and
then maintains good foliage after that.
flexulosa ‘Blue Panda’ True intensely blue fragrant flowers;
summer dormant, then reappears and blooms again in the fall
when the weather cools off.
‘Purple Leaf’ WOW! This is amazing. Bronze/burgundy
foliage contrasts with the intense true-blue flowers. A vigorous
spreader, only 8-12” tall. Spring-blooming.
lutea Yellow flowers all summer into the fall with lacy foliage;
12-15" tall, self-sows, grows well in part shade but I have seen it
self-sow readily in full, hot sun and rockery conditons. Sells out
fast, order early!
ochroleuca I first spotted this in Sydney Eddison’s famous
Newtown garden. It’s a white version of C. lutea. If you look real
close, there’s a dab of yellow in the center, but from a distance,
it’s white, light, and very cheery.
Coryphantha
vivipara This is actually a cactus that can
live outdoors in zones 4-5! Round ball
shape eventually forms a cluster 3-4" tall.
Purple/pink flowers sit on top. Full sun,
gritty soil. Native to the western
grasslands of the United States. Who
knew? Expect more hardy cacti in years to
come.
Crambe SEA KALE
cordifolia Huge 2’ long leaves and 4-7’ stalks of white airy
flowers late spring to early summer. Good drainage, full sun.
maritima Gigantic foliage resembling cabbage; sprays of white
flowers 2’ tall in June. Bold and dramatic. Tolerates intense salt
spray and wind.
Crocosmia MONTBRETIA LILY
Crocosmias grow from corms, similar to crocus. If voles are a problem
for you, spread Mole Max castor oil granules in the planting area. You
can also mix crushed oyster shells into the planting hole. The swordlike
foliage resembles gladiolus and is a good accent foliage in the
summer garden. Good cut flowers.
‘Emily McKenzie’ A fabulous fall accent plant---late-blooming
brilliant orange/yellow with a deep red throat. Hardy to zone 6
with protection. .
‘Lucifer’ (a.k.a. Red Sword) Scarlet red spray of flowers
resembling tiny gladiolus, July-blooming, hummingbird plant,
good foliage. Hardy to zone 5.
Cyclamen HARDY CYCLAMEN
coum A late winter bloomer! Growing from corms, this
miniature cyclamen has green heart-shaped leaves marked and
mottled with silver. The foliage lasts all winter. The familiar
pink flowers appear in late winter. What a treat! Plant in a
sheltered, shady spot. I saw an amazing stand of this plant
spreading beneath a dogwood tree in Madison. I never forgot
the site and plan on establishing my own display for my late
winter garden.
hederifolium Late summer and fall bloomer hardy to zone 6.
Silver mottled leaves and pink flowers. 4-6" tall, self sows.
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