Mail Order Catalog Fall 2010 - Cistus Nursery

Wasabia japonica 'Mr. Kim' wasabi, japanese horseradish
Native to Japan and usually found near or in mountain streams, but cultivated since the 10th century. A
slow-growing perennial with large, handsome, heart-shaped leaves on 12-24" stems and a thickened rhizome that
can be turned into the tasty and healthful wasabi powder. Blooms in late winter to early spring with small, white
flowers on stems above the foliage. Prefers light to full shade in cool conditions -- moist, even boggy soil or
water gardens. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.
$17.00
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Brassicaceae
Weigela 'Looymansii Aurea'
Glowing yellow foliage emerges in spring and gradually fades to spring green on this handsome, deciduous
shrub, to 4-6 ft tall and as wide. Pink flowers brushed with purple appear in late spring and early summer adding
yet more bright cheer. Bright light with protection from the hottest sun keeps the foliage fresh along with regular
summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.
$13.00
$14.00
Diervillaceae
* Woodwardia fimbriata giant chain fern
The classic, redwood forest, understory fern, this monster can reach well above head height, up to 6 ft tall x 6-8 ft
wide, in a moist, cool, shaded glen where the frost does not linger. Remains evergreen most winters. A sturdy
native of the west coast, this clone has lingered where others fail. Rich, fertile soil with regular and plentiful
moisture for best performance and size. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.
Blechnaceae
x Fatshedera lizei 'Angyo Star'
One of the most beautiful selections of this popular plant, this from Japan and shared with us by plantsman Ted
Stephens. Can be used as a low climber to 5 ft, a container plant, or ground cover. Evergreen leaves, to 5-6", are
margined creamy white against deep green. Should be frost hardy into the single digits, lower USDA zone 7.
Though it has been successful in exceedingly dark places, happiest in light shade with supplemental summer
water where dry.
$18.00
Araliaceae
x Fatshedera lizei ‘Curly’
This cross between ivy and fatsia is a winner in all respects. A viney shrub, non-clinging with somewhat lax
stems that can reach 3 ft tall. This one has cute, curly leaves that add texture. Usually single stemmed, but
branching can easily be encouraged by pinching the tips. As with others, it has been successful in exceedingly
dark places, but prefers light shade with supplemental summer water where dry. Makes a fine houseplant. Frost
hardy in USDA zone 8.
$12.00
Araliaceae
x Mangave ‘Bloodspot’
New and gorgeous, this hybrid between a unknown species of Agave and Manfreda has long, narrow, blue leaves
liberally spotted in red with bright red teeth along the edges. Who wouldn’t want that? Rosettes are 1 ft tall x
14” wide and hardly ever offset. Sun and lean, well-drained soil. That much is known. Winter hardiness is not
completely known yet, but hardy so far to 20 degrees, USDA zone 9. Great for a container while experiments
continue.
$14.00
Agavaceae
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