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 />
Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight' climbing hydrangea<br />
For most gardeners here in Portland, it should be ‘Street Light,’ but no bother -- the heart-shaped foliage still<br />
shines brightly in the late afternoon and evening. Blazing fall color. A deciduous, self-clinging vine to run up<br />
a shaded conifer or a wall -- won’t disturb m<strong>as</strong>onry. Starts slowly but can reach 10 x 8 ft in a few years. and is<br />
e<strong>as</strong>ily pruned in early spring. Established plants produce white, lacecap flowers. Best in shade - at le<strong>as</strong>t<br />
dappled shade in moist, acid soil. Frost hardy to <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />
5g @ $37 Hydrangeaceae<br />
Sedum spathulifolium 'Campbell Lake'<br />
Shared with us <strong>by</strong> Phil van Soelen at Cal Flora <strong>Nursery</strong>, this is a particularly compact form with dense,<br />
powdery blue rosettes <strong>of</strong> our western, North American native and most ubiquitous stone crop. The butter<br />
yellow flowers appear in late spring to early summer. Incre<strong>as</strong>es quickly forming reflective mats in sun to<br />
dappled shade with little or no summer water. Great for ro<strong>of</strong>s, rock gardens or containers. Frost hardy in<br />
<strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />
4in @ $4 Cr<strong>as</strong>sulaceae<br />
Sedum spurium 'Tricolor'<br />
Sweet little sedum, the small, pale green leaves edged in white and rimmed in a bit <strong>of</strong> red that incre<strong>as</strong>es <strong>as</strong> the<br />
weather cools. To only 4" tall x 1 ft wide, these form a small patch <strong>of</strong> summer interest and winter cheer.<br />
Tolerant <strong>of</strong> periods <strong>of</strong> drought and happy with occ<strong>as</strong>ional summer water. Frost hardy to -20F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />
4in @ $4 Cr<strong>as</strong>sulaceae<br />
Sempervivum 'Rita Jane'<br />
Hardy succulent for the rock wall, outdoor container, hellstrip, or random little nooks and/or crannies, this<br />
with rosettes <strong>of</strong> blue-gray leaves tinged red and gold and edged in purple. For sun to half shade in any soil that<br />
drains well. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />
1g @ $11 Cr<strong>as</strong>sulaceae<br />
Sempervivum 'Saturn' saturn hens and chicks<br />
Red leaves tipped green and edged with silvery fur on this hardy, rosette-forming succulent for the rock wall,<br />
outdoor container, hellstrip, or random little nooks and/or crannies....Sun to half shade; sharp drainage. Plenty<br />
hardy! <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />
4in @ $4 Cr<strong>as</strong>sulaceae<br />
Silene dioica 'Clifford Moor' red campion<br />
Who really cares about flowers when foliage can be this scrumptious with its variegated leaves <strong>of</strong> green edged<br />
in gold. Forming clumps 12-1" tall x 1 ft wide, these dieback perennials look lovely all summer but, to give<br />
the flowers their due, are especially fine when adorned with loose cymes <strong>of</strong> pink flowers standing above the<br />
foliage. Best in well-drained soil with protection from hottest afternoon sun and accepting <strong>of</strong> summer water or<br />
dry conditions once established. Frost hardy to -20F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />
1g @ $12 Caryophyllaceae<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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