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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 />

Saxifraga umbrosa var. primuloides miniature london pride<br />

Wonderful saxifrage, with evergreen rosettes <strong>of</strong> dark green leaves - echeveria-like - forming a groundcovering<br />

mat in part shade or dappled shade. Can produce sprays <strong>of</strong> pinkish flowers. Accepts summer water<br />

but tolerates drought <strong>as</strong> well once established putting it on that short list <strong>of</strong> plants for dry shade! Frost hardy to<br />

a remarkable -10F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 6.<br />

4in @ $6 Saxifragaceae<br />

Sedum makinoi 'Limelight' limelight stonecrop<br />

A bright sedum for SHADE! A vigorous Japanese variety, compact and low growing with yellow flowers in<br />

summer and bright foliage forming evergreen mats to 2-4" tall x 12-24" wide. Lime-colored, succulent leaves<br />

have bronzy tones in colder weather adding color to any part <strong>of</strong> the garden. Also good in containers. Morning<br />

sun to dappled shade in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established -- after the first se<strong>as</strong>on. Said to<br />

be deer resistant. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 6.<br />

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

Sedum oreganum oregon stone crop<br />

Little fat leaves in full clumps -- green in summer with red and purple tints in the fall colors or in chilly<br />

weather. Yellow flowers in summer. To only a few inches tall and spreading neatly. A littleOregon native to<br />

plant in full sun and well drained soil. Frost hardy to -10F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 6.<br />

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

Sedum oregonense 'McKenzie River Form' stone crop<br />

This pretty little stonecrop with leaves that are much more glaucous than the typical form w<strong>as</strong> collected in the<br />

the McKenzie River P<strong>as</strong>s e<strong>as</strong>t <strong>of</strong> Eugene. Great for rock walls, containers or any well-drained site. Full to part<br />

sun. Grows to only a few inches tall. Golden yellow flowers. Hardy to 10 below F.<br />

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

Sempervivum 'Oddity'<br />

There is nothing actually odd about this über-hardy succulent with its rolled leaves and cute little pink flowers.<br />

Clumping yet spreading, try this in the ground or in a container. Either way, hardy well below zero.<br />

Qt @ $5 Cr<strong>as</strong>sulaceae<br />

Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Aureovariegatum' giant sequoia<br />

This giant Sequoia h<strong>as</strong> yellow variegated foliage on a HUGE tree. Great selection for the Willamette Valley,<br />

this tree perfers a touch <strong>of</strong> summer water and a lot <strong>of</strong> room-- in a 1000 years or so it will be <strong>as</strong> big <strong>as</strong> your<br />

house.<br />

7g @ $87 Cupressaceae<br />

Stachyurus praecox 'Sterling Silver' variegated golden spike-tail<br />

A nice variegated stachyurus, the leaves green with white margins, with the same long racemes <strong>of</strong> flowers<br />

hanging down in late winter. Originating in Japan, this is a largish shrub, to 6-8 ft tall x 4-5 ft wide, with an<br />

upright, multistemmed habit. Deciduous, providing yellow fall color before the leaves drop. Best with<br />

afternoon shade and plentiful summer water. Frost hardy to -10F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 6.<br />

2g @ $28, 5g @ $47 Stachyuraceae<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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