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1 Retail listings 2012 by USDA zone, as of April 5 ... - Cistus Nursery

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<strong>Retail</strong> <strong>listings</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong>, <strong>as</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>April</strong> 5 - ple<strong>as</strong>e check for current availability<br />

Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae' tatting fern<br />

An unique and striking fern with narrow fronds, only 1" wide and oddly bumpy along the sides <strong>as</strong> if beaded<br />

or ... tatted. Found originally in the Irish garden <strong>of</strong> Mrs. Frizell and loved for it quirkiness ever since. To only<br />

1 ft tall x 2 ft wide and deciduous, coming back slowly in spring. Best in bright shade or shade where soil is<br />

rich. Requires summer water. Frost hardy to -40F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 3 and said to be deer resistant.<br />

4D @ $12 Woodsiaceae<br />

Bergenia cordifolia 'Winter Glow'<br />

Evergreen perennial with tidy rosettes <strong>of</strong> large, glossy green and leathery leaves that turn reddish-bronze in<br />

winter's cold and fade back to green in spring, just <strong>as</strong> clusters <strong>of</strong> bright, rose-pink flowers appear standing<br />

above the foliage. A cheerful color spot in winter and in flower. E<strong>as</strong>y in full sun to shade with regular<br />

moisture. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 3. Said to be resistant to deer and rabbits.<br />

1g @ $11 Saxifragaceae<br />

Chamaebatiaria millefolium fernbush<br />

Super rugged rose family member native on the e<strong>as</strong>t side <strong>of</strong> the C<strong>as</strong>cades, but quite happy on the west side or<br />

anywhere with good drainage and lots <strong>of</strong> sun. This Semi-evergreen shrub, to 4 ft tall x 3 ft wide, h<strong>as</strong> fine,<br />

fern-textured foliage that is very aromatic, the true smell <strong>of</strong> the desert. August brings fragrant white flowers<br />

followed <strong>by</strong> umber seed heads that add texture. M<strong>as</strong>sively water efficient! Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 3.<br />

These from seed collected in Lake County, Oregon.<br />

1g @ $14 Rosaceae<br />

Gaultheria procumbens wintergreen, checkerbery<br />

Low growing shrub, to 4-8” tall, the evergreen leaves scented with fresh wintergreen. Flowers are small,<br />

white bells in late spring, early summer producing bright red berries for fall and winter cheer. Birds love them.<br />

Good ground cover for part shade/dappled shade to full shade. These Northe<strong>as</strong>tern American natives enjoy<br />

some summer water. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 3.<br />

1g @ $11 Ericaceae<br />

Hosta 'Halcyon'<br />

An all-time favorite <strong>of</strong> the blue foliaged host<strong>as</strong>, this one forms a 2ft wide clump <strong>of</strong> 15” tall, rounded leaves,<br />

pointed when young. Holding its color well, it is a vigorous grower and durable, sending up beautiful bluelavender<br />

flowers in summer. For part sun to light shade. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 3.<br />

2g @ $18 Liliaceae / Asparagaceae<br />

Hosta 'Hyuga Urajiro'<br />

Stunning and unique hosta not only in the leaf shape -- long, narrow, and pointed at the tips -- but also in the<br />

blue-green color with yellow streaks! And that's just on top. The undersides are silvery white, worth a bended<br />

knee to see. This kikutti selection from Japan is a collector's dream. Small, under 12", and showing <strong>of</strong>f white<br />

flowers on nearly horizontal, branched stems in early to mid summer. Light to full shade with regular<br />

moisture. Frost hardy to -40F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 3.<br />

4D @ $16 Liliaceae / Asparagaceae<br />

<strong>Cistus</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> ◆ 22711 NW Gillihan Rd ◆ Portland, OR 97231 ◆ (503) 621-2233 ◆ info@cistus.com<br />

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