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Retail listings 2012 by USDA zone, as of April 5 - please check for current availability
Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Paradise' pájaro dunes manzanita
Parker’s favorite manzanita...he could actually pronounce ‘pajaroensis’. Evergreen shrub, to 3-4 ft -- 8 ft
eventually, with low, ropey foliage, bright red to bronze on fall new growth, and handsome, pink flowers in
winter. Full sun in well-drained, lean soil with little sumer water once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone
8.
1g @ $16 Ericaceae
Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Warren Roberts'
Spreading, evergreen manzanita, this one eventually reaching 6 ft tall x 10 ft wide. Dark reddish brown trunks
and stems with blue green foliage, the new leaves emerging red. Clusters of fragrant, pink flowers appear in
wnter just when we need them. Full sun in well-drained soil and little water once established. Frost hardy in
USDA zone 8.
2g @ $28 Ericaceae
Aspidistra caespitosa 'Jade Ribbons' cast iron plant
Shared with us years ago by Barry Yinger, this small, cast iron plant produces leaves, to only about 18" in
height, in dense clusters of deep green with a satiny blue finish. Intriguingly beautiful for gardens or
containers in medium shade to the deepest, darkest recesses of the garden. Fairly fast growing in the southeast
due to hot summer nights; on the West Coast, they are slower but worthwhile. Regular summer water in dryer
climates to push them along a bit, though they can go without for long periods. Undamaged at 10 to 12F,
USDA zone 8, if out of wind; can recover from 0F, zone 7.
6in @ $18 Asparagaceae
Aspidistra elatior 'Asahi' cast iron plant
A gorgeous selection of a cast iron plant. Though this isn't the "biggest aspidistra in the world," it reaches
about 1/2 to 2/3 the size of typical at about 18" to 25" tall with 6" wide leaves brushed cream especially
towards the tips. A stunning garden or container plant that can thrive in the deepest of shade. Best if kept out
of direct sunlight especially in hot climates. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8; upper zone 7 with protection.
Protect from slugs and snails.
4D @ $18 Asparagaceae
Aspidistra elatior 'Milky Way' cast iron plant
Aspidistra elatior 'Old-fashioned and rarely seen variant of the cast iron plant with yellow polka dots on
narrow, shiny leaves, to 18" tall. Pretty in the garden or in containers. Consistent moisture for growth where
nights are cool in afternoon shade to the darkest imaginable areas. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 to upper zone
7 with protection.
6in @ $18 Asparagaceae
Astelia banksii - compact form shore astelia
Graceful member of the genus, this form producing spring-green, arching leaves, to only 2 ft, with striking,
silver undersides and, in spring and summer, cream to chartreuse flowers. Tolerant of salt spray for coastal
gardens and easy in any garden with regular summer water and full sun to dappled shade. Frost hardy to the
mid teens, mid USDA zone 8; has survived 10 to 12F with some protection.
6in @ $16 Asteliaceae
Cistus Nursery ◆ 22711 NW Gillihan Rd ◆ Portland, OR 97231 ◆ (503) 621-2233 ◆ info@cistus.com
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