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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 />

Iris - buff & mahogany [Pacific Co<strong>as</strong>t Hybrid] pacific co<strong>as</strong>t iris<br />

From the group <strong>of</strong> wonderfully useful irises, especially loved for their rich, saturated flower colors -- this one<br />

bicolored in buff and mahogany -- and their evergreen, upright and stiff leaves that look good all year. Grows<br />

to 9" tall or so, and is e<strong>as</strong>y to tuck in the garden, in sun or part shade where the soil is re<strong>as</strong>onably well-drained.<br />

Very drought tolerant once established and frost hardy to 0F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 7.<br />

1g @ $14 Iridaceae<br />

Iris - copper [Pacific Co<strong>as</strong>t Hybrid]<br />

Another in the group <strong>of</strong> wonderfully useful irises, especially loved for their rich, saturated flower colors -- this<br />

one is copper colored, just <strong>as</strong> the name suggests -- and their evergreen, upright and stiff leaves that look good<br />

all year. Grows to 9" tall or so, and is e<strong>as</strong>y to tuck in the garden, in sun or part shade where the soil is<br />

re<strong>as</strong>onably well-drained. Very drought tolerant once established and frost hardy to 0F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 7.<br />

1g @ $14 Iridaceae<br />

Iris 'Big Money' [Pacific Co<strong>as</strong>t Hybrid]<br />

Pacific Co<strong>as</strong>t irises produce the loveliest yellow flowers and this is one <strong>of</strong> the best, with lots <strong>of</strong> bright yellow<br />

blossoms that stand out in <strong>April</strong> through May against the handsome, gr<strong>as</strong>sy, evergreen foliage. Best in welldrained<br />

soil in morning sun or full sun with some summer water to establish and little water thereafter. Frost<br />

hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 7.<br />

4in @ $7 Iridaceae<br />

Iris 'Meadow P<strong>as</strong>tels' [Pacific Co<strong>as</strong>t hybrid]<br />

Seedlings from Xera's amazing Pacific Co<strong>as</strong>t Iris collection with an extensive mix <strong>of</strong> possible colors, from<br />

lavender, purple, copper, pink, and very occ<strong>as</strong>ionally white or light yellow. These wonderful, evergreen<br />

perennials bloom in <strong>April</strong> and May on stems that stand above the clumps <strong>of</strong> gr<strong>as</strong>sy, blue-green foliage. Best<br />

in well-drained soil with some afternoon shade and a bit <strong>of</strong> summer water to establish with none necessary<br />

thereafter. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 7.<br />

4in @ $6 Iridaceae<br />

J<strong>as</strong>minum <strong>of</strong>ficinale 'Argenteovariegatum'<br />

Lovely and vigorous, deciduous vine, with gray-green leaves edged in white and emerging very red in spring.<br />

A climber to 10-12 ft or so, but e<strong>as</strong>ily kept smaller. Blossoms are white and very fragrant in mid summer to<br />

early fall. Plant in good, rich soil in full sun or part shade with summer water for best appearance. Bees,<br />

butterflies and hummingbirds will love you. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 7.<br />

2g @ $28 Oleaceae<br />

J<strong>as</strong>minum <strong>of</strong>ficinale f. affine poet’s j<strong>as</strong>mine<br />

Deciduous, hardy, intensely fragrant j<strong>as</strong>mine with large white flowers from May to September. Vigorous and<br />

e<strong>as</strong>y. Full sun at top, cool at b<strong>as</strong>e. Cold hardy to <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 7.<br />

3g @ $38 Oleaceae<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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