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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 />

Kniph<strong>of</strong>ia caulescens red hot poker<br />

Narrow, evergreen, blue-green leaves maintain a good garden presence throughout the year so the July-August<br />

flowers, orange and yellow on 4 ft spikes are a wonderful bonus. Heat and drought tolerant, so bright sun and<br />

little summer water. Enjoy! Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 6.<br />

6in @ $12, 1g @ $12 Asphodelaceae<br />

Kniph<strong>of</strong>ia northiae giant poker<br />

A hot poker that always looks good. Evergreen plant, from seed collected in South Africa <strong>by</strong> <strong>Cistus</strong>, h<strong>as</strong><br />

yucca-like leaves, to 6” wide x 2 ft long, and a bit <strong>of</strong> a trunk. Thick flowers <strong>of</strong> creamy yellow topped with<br />

salmon appear in early spring and <strong>of</strong>ten in fall. Full to part sun in any soil, any drainage. Drought tolerant but<br />

best with summer water. Adaptable! Cold hardy to <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 6.<br />

2g @ $22, 5g @ $38 Asphodelaceae<br />

Lagerstroemia 'Dynamite' PP10296 cherry red crape myrtle<br />

This somewhat shorter selection (to 10ft or so and f<strong>as</strong>t-growing) is named for its pyrocl<strong>as</strong>tic red flowers,<br />

opening from bright red buds in August and September. New growth emerges red <strong>as</strong> well, making a handsome<br />

addition to a sunny spot with some supplemental summer water. Handsome peeling bark and bright orange<br />

fall foliage. A Whitcomb hybrid. Frost hardy in <strong>zone</strong>s 6-9.<br />

5g @ $57 Lythraceae<br />

Lagerstroemia 'Natchez' white crape myrtle<br />

Beautiful, v<strong>as</strong>e-shaped small tree (to 25-30 ft tall x 20 ft wide) that covers itself with trusses <strong>of</strong> pure white<br />

flowers in late summer. Dark green leaves in summer change to bright red in the cool <strong>of</strong> fall. Cinnamon<br />

pealing bark on mature plants adds to the appeal. <strong>of</strong> this wonderful garden specimen or street tree. Full sun,<br />

good drainage, and regular water for best blooms. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 6.<br />

2g @ $28, 15g @ $125 Lythraceae<br />

Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence'<br />

A bushy lavender, large, to 40” tall x 3 ft wide and very fragrant, the flowers blue-violet on tall spikes. Like<br />

all lavenders, full sun, lean soil, and little summer water once established. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 6.<br />

1g @ $9 Lamiaceae<br />

Liriope muscari 'Pee Dee Gold Ingot' golden lily turf<br />

This golden-foliaged monkey gr<strong>as</strong>s, from the highlands <strong>of</strong> Kentucky, can take a bit <strong>of</strong> shade and still flower<br />

just like the regular green one, producing purple clusters in midsummer, a great contr<strong>as</strong>t with the chartreuse<br />

foliage. Accepts half sun to full shade, growing to 12” or so. Useful <strong>as</strong> edging or in a container. Be the first on<br />

the block with this stunner. Frost hardy to <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 6.<br />

6in @ $12 Liliaceae<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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