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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 />

Juniperus virginiana ssp. scopulorum rocky mountain juniper<br />

Found in the e<strong>as</strong>tern foothills <strong>of</strong> the Rocky Mountains, a tall evergreen, moderately f<strong>as</strong>t growing to 30-40 ft<br />

tall x 3-12 ft wide, very conical with bluish foliage that contr<strong>as</strong>ts with the reddish textured bark. Very e<strong>as</strong>y<br />

and tolerant in sun and well drained soil with occ<strong>as</strong>ional water. Dislikes wet feet. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong><br />

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5g @ $37 Cupressaceae<br />

Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue' moss phlox<br />

Lovely, ground-covering phlox, growing to only 6" tall and spreading to 3 ft or so in a delicate mat that is<br />

covered all summer in bright lavender-blue star flowers. Loves to drape over banks and stone walls in full sun<br />

where there is good drainage and, especially in the first years, regular summer water. Butterflies love this<br />

colorful addition to the summer se<strong>as</strong>on and deer do not, or so "they" say. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 3.<br />

4in @ $4 Polemoniaceae<br />

Phlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame' moss phlox<br />

The spring flowers are scarlet indeed nearly covering the needle-like foliage on this vigorous and useful<br />

groundcover that grows to only 6" tall and e<strong>as</strong>ily spreads to 1-2 feet wide. Shear after flowering for best<br />

appearance. E<strong>as</strong>y in well-drained soil, even sandy places, in full sun to part shade with no summer water!<br />

Evergreen in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 8 and frost hardy in <strong>zone</strong> 3.<br />

4in @ $4 Polemoniaceae<br />

Pinus ponderosa - Willamette Valley Collection ponderosa pine<br />

Beautiful, m<strong>as</strong>sive native tree, these from plants that grow in the Willamette Valley. Needles are up to 10"<br />

long. Bark is very dark brown when young, maturing to a yellow-red-brown, becoming very thick and<br />

furrowed, breaking up into "jigsaw puzzle" like pieces. Eventually reaches 175 ft but not quickly. Adapted to<br />

full sun, well-drained soil and little or no summer water once established. Frost hardy to -40F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 3.<br />

1g @ $16 Pinaceae<br />

Potentilla nepalensis 'Miss Willmott' nepal cinquefoil<br />

Mounding perennial cinquefoil, to only 12-18" tall, with small, dark green, strawberry like leaves and lovely<br />

flowers - pink with red centers - beginning in early summer and continuing to fall. Can be sheared after<br />

blooming to refresh the foliage and perhaps encourage late blooms. Does best in sun to part shade with<br />

regular summer water. Not fussy about soil. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 3.<br />

4in @ $4 Rosaceae<br />

Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia' alder buckthorn<br />

"Airy-fairy" buckthorn with a delicate lightness to the entire plant -- or the look <strong>of</strong> a bad hair day (very stylish<br />

here in Portland). Deciduous shrub to 10 ft x 8 ft. Wispy, fern-like, dark green leaves with translucent edges<br />

change to glowing yellows and reds in autumn. Clusters <strong>of</strong> green flowers appear in spring; red fruit aging<br />

black stands out in the fall. Full to part sun with normal summer water. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 3.<br />

2g @ $28 Rhamnaceae<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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