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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 />

Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'<br />

A handsome evergreen exclamation point for the landscape. This shrub maintains a strongly columnar shape,<br />

growing slowly to 6 ft tall and about a foot wide. Grows best in full sun to part shade with normal summer<br />

water. Hardy into <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />

1g @ $11 Aquifoliaceae<br />

Isotoma fluviatilis - dark blue dark star creeper<br />

A steppable groundcover with tiny, green leaves and, in this form, dark blue, star flowers from late spring to<br />

frost. Great for filling in between pavers or over the sides <strong>of</strong> containers. Evergreen in mild winters. To only<br />

2" or so tall spreading to 18-24" wide. Full sun in co<strong>as</strong>tal climates but afternoon shade or dappled shade<br />

inland. Needs summer water. Frost hardy to -20F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5. (AKA: Laurentia fluviatilis, Lobelia<br />

fluviatilis, Pratia pedunculata and Pratia puberula!)<br />

4in @ $4 Campanulaceae<br />

Itea ilicifolia holly leaved sweetspire<br />

Foot long, fragrant racemes <strong>of</strong> tiny, greenish white flowers drip down in summer from this graceful, 10 ft,<br />

evergreen shrub with its s<strong>of</strong>t, holly-like leaves. Bees love it. You will, too, in the background, <strong>as</strong> a specimen<br />

or an effective screen. For shade or part sun with protection from the afternoon sun in hottest places. Prefers<br />

rich soil and regular summer water. Frost hardy to 5F, mid <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 7.<br />

1g @ $14 Iteaceae<br />

Juncus effusus 'Bay Blue'' bay blue rush<br />

Our west co<strong>as</strong>t native rush, selected for it's rather blue foliage. A tough little guy, forming a tight clump to<br />

about 2 ft tall and wide. Does fine in heavy soils, containers, and can even be submerged to a couple inches<br />

below the water surface. Evergreen foliage, but will be more presentable to company if cleaned up a bit in<br />

spring. Sun to part shade. Hardy to 20 below.<br />

4in @ $5 Juncaceae<br />

Juniperus conferta shore juniper<br />

Tough, ground-covering juniper, to only 12-18" tall but spreading over a large area up to 10 ft across, with<br />

blue-green needles, s<strong>of</strong>t except at the tip, and an light and airy appearance. Prefers light soil that drains well<br />

with little water once established. Full sun in best; plants are less dense in light shade. As the common name<br />

suggests, these plants are happy on the co<strong>as</strong>t and very salt tolerant. Frost hardy to -30F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />

1g @ $11 Cupressaceae<br />

Kalmiopsis leachiana 'Umpqua Form'<br />

Gorgeous, evergreen selection <strong>of</strong> a rare Oregon native, this dwarf kalmia relative h<strong>as</strong> rich pink, mid-spring<br />

flowers with prominent stamens giving a frilly look to the abundant blossoms. A low, spreading shrub, to 12"<br />

tall x 24" wide, with dark green, oval leaves , handsome on its own and amazing in bloom. Best in a bright<br />

north <strong>as</strong>pect where soil is very well drained -- think scree -- otherwise part shade. Enjoys summer water<br />

though tolerates some summer drought if roots are kept cool. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />

6in @ $12 Ericaceae<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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