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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 />

Carex flacca blue sedge<br />

For the blue garden or blue accent, a low growing sedge, to 6-12" tall, with narrow leaves, blue-green above<br />

and gray-green below creating a sparkly appearance. Native to both sand dunes and estuaries. Forms tidy<br />

clumps spreading slowly in the dry garden and more quickly with fertilizer and summer water. Somewhat<br />

drought tolerant in part to full shade, requiring at le<strong>as</strong>t occ<strong>as</strong>ional summer water in full sun. Can also used in a<br />

water garden, planted 2" below the surface. Frost hardy to -30F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 4.<br />

1g @ $11 Cyperaceae<br />

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera Aurea' golden japanese falsecypress<br />

Bright, evergreen shrub with golden, weeping, thread-like foliage that stands out in any garden spot. This is a<br />

dense, semi-dwarf shrub, to only 6-7 ft tall in more than 10 years, with peeling, red bark that contr<strong>as</strong>ts with the<br />

yellow foliage. Best in a bit <strong>of</strong> shade where soil is rich and moist but well-drained. Tolerates drought <strong>as</strong> well<br />

but grows more quickly with some summer water. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 4.<br />

1g @ $14 Cupressaceae<br />

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Tsukumo' tsukumo falsecypress<br />

Lovely evergreen shrub, small enough to fit into any yard, with fine-textured foliage or green needles tinted<br />

blue on the undersides, forming a small bun to only 10" tall for a long, long time, eventually reaching 1 1/2 ft<br />

tall and wide. A perfect punctuation mark. Tolerates drought once established but prefers rich, moist soil<br />

that drains well. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 4.<br />

1g @ $17 Cupressaceae<br />

Ch<strong>as</strong>manthium latifolium 'River Mist' northern sea oats<br />

Tall gr<strong>as</strong>s, to 30", a native from the E<strong>as</strong>t to the Southwest, with the long, graceful leaves green stripped with<br />

white in this selection <strong>by</strong> Itsaul Plants. Not only lovely but said to be deer resistant <strong>as</strong> well. Deadhead to<br />

control the population and avoid non-variegated seedlings. Prefers to be out <strong>of</strong> bl<strong>as</strong>ty afternoon sun in dappled<br />

or part shade with some summer water. Frost hardy to -30F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 4.<br />

6in @ $12 Poaceae<br />

Cornus m<strong>as</strong> 'Variegata' cornelian cherry<br />

A grail plant for many. Strikingly green and white streaked form <strong>of</strong> cornelian cherry, to 10-12 ft for us, with a<br />

compact umbrella shape, and yellow flowers in early to mid winter, followed <strong>by</strong> deep red, 1/2" fruit (with a<br />

pollinating partner) -- indeed, quite t<strong>as</strong>ty -- contr<strong>as</strong>ting with the glowing variegated leaves in mid to late<br />

summer. Cold hardy to <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 4.<br />

4D @ $18 Cornaceae<br />

Delosperma 'Kelaidis' PP 13876 mesa verde ice plant<br />

In a word, “Gorgeous.” Coppery-pink petals shine from spring through fall on this tough little evergreen<br />

groundcover. This plant w<strong>as</strong> selected from a collection <strong>of</strong> Delosperma cooperi at the Denver Botanic Garden<br />

in 1998. Perfect for the sunny rock garden. Works well in containers too. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil.<br />

Cold hardy to -30 F. <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 4.<br />

4in @ $5, 1g @ $11 Aizoaceae<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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