1 Retail listings 2012 by USDA zone, as of April 5 ... - Cistus Nursery
1 Retail listings 2012 by USDA zone, as of April 5 ... - Cistus Nursery
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 />
Dryopteris affinis 'Crispa Gracilis' dwarf golden scale fern<br />
Dwarf fern, to only 6-10" tall, perfect for the rock garden or shady spot in the garden. Fronds are semievergreen<br />
and very dark, a bit crispy and a bit curled, and very handsome for a small tike. Even does well in<br />
an indoor terrarium. Best in rich soil, in part to full shade where summer water is regular. Frost hardy in<br />
<strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />
6in @ $12 Dryopteridaceae<br />
Dryopteris wallichiana wallich's wood fern<br />
This fern is well-suited to the shade garden, where its graceful arching fronds may reach 4 feet or more in<br />
length. V<strong>as</strong>e-shaped, it presents a tall but narrow pr<strong>of</strong>ile, fitting well in the small garden. Evergreen in mild<br />
winters and more consistently so once established but in harsh conditions can be semi-evergreen, recovering<br />
quickly in spring. Enjoys rich soil in cool, part to full shade with consistent summer water for best growth.<br />
Frost hardy to <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />
6in @ $12 Dryopteridaceae<br />
Epimedium 'Yokihi' fairy wings<br />
Deliciously spidery flowers <strong>of</strong> white spurs and bright rose sepals adorn this lovely epimedium beginning in<br />
late <strong>April</strong>, a bit later than most. Plants are semi-evergreen, to 26" tall and 2 ft wide, and can be cut back in<br />
early spring before new growth appears. Best in part to full shade with regular summer water making a bright<br />
spot in the woodland garden. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />
6in @ $18<br />
Epimedium x omeiense 'Grape Chandelier' inside-out flower<br />
A <strong>Cistus</strong> Introduction, selected from a not-to-be-overlooked epimedium from the Emei Shan in China, this<br />
with gorgeous burgundy new growth above green older leaves and, beginning in early spring, sprays <strong>of</strong><br />
flowers in pale, pinkish lavender held above the foliage. Totally luscious. To 2 ft x 2 ft in part shade. Fairly<br />
drought tolerant once established but accepting <strong>of</strong> some some water. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />
6in @ $16 Berberidaceae<br />
Epimedium x warleyense<br />
A lovely little semi-evergreen ground cover for part shade to shade with copper-orange and yellow fairy<br />
flowers that rise on wiry stems in <strong>April</strong> before the new leaves emerge. Remove old foliage in February if you<br />
like tidyness. Forms a clump 18" high <strong>by</strong> about 3 ft wide. Loves rich. moist soil, but can tolerate dry<br />
conditions <strong>as</strong> well. Hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5a. Named after Warley Place gardens and one <strong>of</strong> the biggest plant<br />
addicts in history.<br />
6in @ $16 Berberidaceae<br />
Eriophyllum lanatum 'Takilma Gold' taklima gold oregon sunshine<br />
A 2011 <strong>Cistus</strong> introduction from Oregon's Siskiyou Mtns, this a particularly robust "Oregon Sunshine"<br />
mounding to 18" <strong>by</strong> 3 ft with silvery leaves topped <strong>by</strong> a very long se<strong>as</strong>on <strong>of</strong> cheery gold flowers. Perennial<br />
and nearly evergreen in mild climates, dying back to a silvery resting rosette below <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 7. Tolerant <strong>of</strong><br />
drought or garden water. Full sun and decent drainage. <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5, possibly lower.<br />
4D @ $7 Asteraceae<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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