Mail Order Catalog Fall 2010 - Cistus Nursery

Lespedeza thunbergii 'Spilt Milk' variegated bush clover
Lovely bush clover, gently variegated in pale green splashed white. A deciduous shrub, to 4 ft tall x 6 ft wide, with
an arching habit. Flowers in mid spring and often again in autumn, with clusters of lavender flowers that
demonstrate their inclusion in the pea family. This Japanese selection enjoys rich soil in sun to part shade with
average summer water. Frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4.
$14.00
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Fabaceae
Libertia ixiodes ‘Goldfinger’ new zealand iris
One of the brightest, with cascading, gold-orange foliage on a clumping, garden accent, to about 18” x 18”.
White star-like flowers appear in clusters mid-spring, producing large yellow berries for fall. Sun to part shade.
The New Zealand natives prefer rich, moist, well-drained soil but tolerate some summer drought once established.
Easily frost hardy in USDA zone 8 and reported to tolerate temperatures as low as 0F.
$16.00
Iridaceae
Libertia ixioides new zealand iris
This New Zealand iris relative has fan-shaped green leaves, tinted yellow with a center stripe of orange or yellow.
To 15-18” tall with sprays of white flowers in spring followed by small, attractive, orange fruit. Loves full sun or
dappled shade and occasional summer water. One of the frost hardiest of the genus, to 10F or so, USDA zone 8.
$16.00
Iridaceae
Libertia ixioides 'Taupo Blaze' PP18 486 taupo libertia
Stunning leaves, nearly brick-red infused with cooper-orange, and more olive-green tones in summer. Very nice.
Selected from L. ixiodes 'Taupo Sunset' by Phillip Smith of Taupo, New Zealand, and introduced to the United
States only in the past few years. Leaves are stiff and erect leaves, to 18" tall, gradually forming clumps to 1-2 ft.
Clusters of 3-petaled, white flowers rise above the foliage in spring and produce attractive yellow-orange seed
pods. Sun to part shade in well-drained soil with occasional summer water. Frost hardy to a bit below 10F, just
below USDA zone 8. Good in containers and particularly handsome when backlit.
$14.00
Iridaceae
Libertia peregrinans ‘Gold Leaf’ new zealand iris
Introduced from New Zealand in about 2006 this evergreen “flag” makes spreading clumps of plants, to 18”
tall, with dainty, iris-like foliage tinted a golden-orange that is more intense in winter. Slightly lean soil and bright
light for best color. White spring flowers produce clusters of black fruit, attractive against the foliage. Able to
withstand wet soil and all but severe drought. Another good container specimen and/or knitter. Frost hardy to the
low end of USDA zone 8.
$12.00
Iridaceae
Ligustrum japonicum 'Aureum' japanese privet
Shared with us by Pat McCracken, this 5 ft, compact shrub produces the same waxy, shiny leaves as the species
but they are of a rich, warm golden. In full sun the tips bleach, giving it a two-tone effect; in more shade the
protected branches maintain a spring-green tone. Clusters of creamy white flowers attract bees in spring. Provide
even summer moisture. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7. A fine pot plant.
$13.00
Oleaceae
Spring 2010 Mail Order Catalog (* = new to mail order list)