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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 />

Sedum telephium 'Red Cauli'<br />

New and must-have perennial! The flowers are bright red -- like red cauliflower (think butterflies and<br />

hummingbirds), striking against the blue-green-tinted-purple, succulent foliage. To 12-18" tall x 12" wide<br />

over time. Likes sun to part shade and hot dry conditions; also accepts moisture and heat with humidity. Deer<br />

resistant <strong>as</strong> well. Use <strong>as</strong> a groundcover or in container. Dies back, returning in spring. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong><br />

<strong>zone</strong> 3, -40F!<br />

4in @ $4 Cr<strong>as</strong>sulaceae<br />

Vaccinium corymbosa 'Bluecrop' blueberry<br />

Highbush blueberry, producing beautiful powder blue berries in deliciously large clusters in mid summer.<br />

Reaches 5-6 ft x 4-5 ft at maturity and h<strong>as</strong> fire red fall color. Plant in acid, well-drained soil with regular<br />

summer water in sun to part shade. Prune away old, woody stems once plant is established. These plants are<br />

vigorous and productive.<br />

5g @ $28 Ericaceae<br />

Vaccinium corymbosa 'Blueray' blueberry<br />

Highbush blueberry, producing early, medium berries in long loose clusters. Flavor is sweet and mild.<br />

Reaches 5-6 ft x 4-5 ft at maturity with bright red stems. Plant in acid, well-drained soil with regular summer<br />

water in sun to part shade. Plant two varieties for best fruit production and prune away old, woody stems<br />

once plant is established. These plants are vigorous and productive<br />

5g @ $28 Ericaceae<br />

<strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong>: 4<br />

Acer circinatum vine maple<br />

Native, sprawling, woodland maple, preferring moist shady spots to part sun, but withstands some drought.<br />

Hardier and f<strong>as</strong>ter growing than Japanese maples. Intense late summer to fall color. New Twigs are bright<br />

red in the sun. A beautiful and useful addition to the native garden. To 20-30 ft. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 4<br />

and above.<br />

1g @ $12 Aceraceae<br />

Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda' valfredda carpet bugle<br />

This very restrained ajuga deserves a place in your half shade garden or walk. Bright blue flowers cloak the<br />

tiny plants in spring. Tough and vigorous. A nice ground cover to 6" x 6”. Frost hardy to <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 4.<br />

4in @ $7 Lamiaceae<br />

Angelica gig<strong>as</strong> angelica<br />

Rounded umbrels <strong>of</strong> large, dark red-purple flowers, beloved <strong>by</strong> hummingbirds and bees, appear in mid to late<br />

summer and turn to showy seeds to add autumn interest. Stems are also dark red, supporting large, handsome,<br />

tropical leaves. Flowers stems can reach 5 ft high above a 2.5 x 2.5 plant. Best in light to medium shade in<br />

good soil with regular summer water. Considered a biennial, but reseeds itself for a continual presence. Frost<br />

hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 4.<br />

1g @ $9 Apiaceae<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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