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Retail listings 2012 by USDA zone, as of April 5 - please check for current availability Lomatium columbianum SBH columbia desert parsley One of the most beautiful endemics of the Columbia River Gorge, this carrot relative has leaves of frothy blue-gray, emerging from a succulent root stock in autumn and topped by a dusty pink to maroon flower in late winter and spring. Summer dormant and an easy garden plant provided decent garden drainage and good sun. Frost hardy to really, really cold -- e.g. USDA zone 5 or below. 4D @ $12, 6in @ $16 Apiaceae Lonicera nitida 'Briloni' Golden leaved honeysuckle shrub for the shaded garden. Blooms sparsely in spring, the small white flowers followed by small, bluish fruits. Slow growing, to only 3-4 ft tall and wide over time and smaller than other golden forms, with arching branches that add texture and bright golden accents. Tolerates sun but tends towards a more chartreuse color. Enjoys summer water but tolerates some drought once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5. 4D @ $11, 6in @ $12, 2g @ $18 Caprifoliaceae Lonicera x heckrottii 'Pink Lemonade' A bright pink flowering honeysuckle, the fragrant tubular flowers appear all summer, pink on the outside and yellow on the inside giving a bicolor appearance. This cross of three species, the European species L. implexa, L. etrusca and the American L. sempervirens, climbs to 12 ft or so in sun to part shade. Prefers rich, moist soil but tolerates some summer drought once established. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5. 2g @ $24 Caprifoliaceae Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' oregon grape Useful evergreen shrub, this one a very dwarf selection of native A. aquifolium, low-growing to only 18" tall and 5 ft. wide. Easily trimmed. New foliage is glossy and light green to coppery-green. Large clusters of bright yellow flowers in early spring are followed by blue-black edible berries. Enjoys well-drained soil in part shade to shade. Summer water, at least occasionally, improves appearance. Does well on the coast. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5. 3g @ $24 Berberidaceae Maihuenia poeppigii - Lowrey clone Collected as seed 30 years ago by the Lowrey of rock garden fame, this southern Chilean cactus, appearing on volcanic slopes amid monkey puzzles and flame trees, grows to a 6” high by 3 ft wide mound with tiny fingers adorned with rice-grain-sized leaves. Cheery yellow flowers occur in spring. An easy plant, requiring full sun, good drainage, and occasional summer water for quicker growth. A fine container or pot specimen or in the rock garden or rock wall. We have ours growing with the hardy bromeliad, Fascicularia bicolor for great contrast. Expected frost hardy to USDA zone 5. 4in @ $15 Cactaceae Cistus Nursery ◆ 22711 NW Gillihan Rd ◆ Portland, OR 97231 ◆ (503) 621-2233 ◆ info@cistus.com 28
Retail listings 2012 by USDA zone, as of April 5 - please check for current availability Manfreda 'Spot' A Cistus introduction from one of our hybrids between A. virginica and A. maculosa. Forms stunning rosettes to about 18", with blue-green leaves endearingly adorned with purple spots. Though tolerant of some drought prefers a medium to moist situation. Light shade to full sun. Deciduous at 25F (don't worry, it's supposed to do that.) Cold hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5 or below, if placed in well-drained soil. 6in @ $16, 2g @ $24 Agavaceae Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon' golden dawn redwood This gorgeous, golden-foliage, Japanese selection of the living fossil tree, dawn redwood is somewhat less monsterous in size than its green kin. Medium to fast growing. eventually to 100 ft tall x 15 ft wide in as many years. Full to part sun with adequate summer water and well-drained soil. Winter deciduous. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5. 5g @ $65 Cupressaceae Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' eulalia A reasonably well behaved Miscanthus with narrow foliage that is finely variegated with white on the margins, the overall appearance becoming silvery. Excellent backlit by morning (or evening) sun. Slow growing, eventually forming clumps to 4-6 ft tall in bright light, full to part sun, with coppery red flowers in September, appearing above the foliage and turning to long-lasting white plumes with seeds. Prefers moist soil and regular summer water. Frost hardy to -20, USDA zone 5. 6in @ $12 Poaceae Morus 'Itoguwa' thread leaf white mulberry This unforgettable dwarf mulberry presents a tangled face with twisted branches and cut leaves that curl and float, adding to the complex, lacy texture -- easy to love. This is an old Japanese selection, a small shrub that reaches 1-3 ft tall in sun to part shade. Deciduous and appearing like twisted sticks in the winter once the ribbony leaves have provided their yellow fall display. Works well for bonsai, in containers, or as a striking specimen in the garden. Said to be deer resistant as well. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5. 'Itoguwa' translates as "Atomic Blast', as if the plant had been through a disaster and survived. 4D @ $16 Moraceae Narcissus bulbocodium var. conspicuus hoop petticoat daffodil Diminutive and tough little daffodil, superbly adapted to dry areas and rock gardens. The 6-12" tufts of chivelike foliage appear in autumn in mild climates with bright yellow, 1" hoops appearing as early as February. In colder climates, foliage appears in February with flowers in early spring. This European native multiplies freely in well-drained soil in sun to a bit of shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5. 4D @ $11, 6in @ $11 Amaryllidaceae Oenothera sp. heirloom evening primrose Bright primrose colored flowers open in the cool evening, fading in the morning when the sun comes out. Plants form low rosettes of disected foliage. Best in full sun where the drainage is excellent and summer water is provided. Frost hard in USDA zone 5. 4in @ $4 Cistus Nursery ◆ 22711 NW Gillihan Rd ◆ Portland, OR 97231 ◆ (503) 621-2233 ◆ info@cistus.com 29
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