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 />
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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