Mail Order Catalog Fall 2010 - Cistus Nursery

Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus' grassy-leaved sweet flag
Grassy leaves with golden-yellow and cream variegation form clumps to 1 ft tall and wide. Flowers are
sedge-like, tiny and green. Prefers sun to part shade in moist soils. Even tolerates boggy conditions or standing
water to 3" deep - but shouldn't dry out. Evergreen in USDA zone 8 and root hardy to zone 5.
$6.00
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Acoraceae
Actinidia pilosula variegated kiwi
Stunning and rarely seen kiwi with long narrow leaves with white tips that contrast brilliantly with the basic green
foliage, the coloration appearing and/or becoming more pronounced on mature vines. A deciduous vine, to 15-20
ft, with unusual flowers, clusters of pink blossoms, in spring. Originally from East Asia, these are vigorous
growers, best with support in full sun to dappled shade or even full shade. Give them rich soil, moist and
well-drained. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.
$14.00
Actinidiaceae
Aeonium castello-paivae 'Variegata'
Sedum relative with succulent rosettes, in pale green splashed with white, forming compact clumps to 1 ft tall and
wide. Excellent as a container plant that can be brought inside if temperatures fall below the upper 20s F or in the
garden anywhere temperatures don't allow plants to freeze. Full to part sun with occasional summer water. Frost
hardy to mid USDA zone 9.
$11.00
Crassulaceae
Aeonium virgineum velvet rose
From the Canary Islands, this virgin aeonium probably won't flower for you, but its pale green, aromatic rosettes
of fuzzy, 8" leaves are enough to satisfy me. Full to part sun with occasional summer water. Frost hardy to about
20F or so, the bottom of USDA zone 9, so best used as container plant that can be taken inside where
temperatures are harsher. Should be kept indoors in a bright but cool place with occasional water in winter.
$14.00
Crassulaceae
Aeonium 'Zwartkop'
Very popular, shrub forming, sedum relative from the Canary Islands with rosettes of nearly black leaves on
gray-brown stems rising to 3-4 ft. Yellow, star-shaped flowers appear in clusters in late winter and early spring
on mature plants. For sunny coastal areas or part shade inland with occasional but deep summer water. Frost
hardy to the mid 20s F, mid USDA zone 9, and a superb container plant to bring inside to a bright spot where
temperatures drop lower. Also found as A. arboreum 'Zwartkop' and occasionally as A. manriqueorum
'Schwartzkopf'.
$12.00
Crassulaceae
Aeschynanthus sp. NApe 008
This diminutive, unidentified species was collected in southern China and grows only 4-6" tall with a spread of
about 18”. As is typical of the gesneriad family, these can be epiphytic on wood or damp scree or indeed can live
on a windowsill with fertile soil. The crisp, light green and compact foliage makes a pleasing background for the
2”, fiery orange, trumpet flowers. We have found it most beautiful in a tall pot with the foliage tailing over the
side. A superb woodland plant in mild places, these have so far tested frost hardy only to the bottom of USDA
zone 9.
$11.00
Gesneriaceae
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