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Leptodermis Leptodermis
Family: Rubiaceae (Lepto-dermis: slender skin)
Leptodermis oblonga Dwarf
A wonderful, little-known shrub with a low mounding habit and small
violet-purple, lilac-like blooms that appear in late spring and don’t stop
until frost. Very fragrant! This little shrub has great commercial potential!
USDA 5, AHS 8, 12-18 in., gr 1 Item #: 52702 - 2 1 /4” • 52704 - 4”
Lespedeza Bush Clover
Family: Fabaceae (Les-ped-eza: A Spanish Governor of Florida and patron to Michaux)
‘Gibraltar’ (L. thunbergii)
This beautiful weeping plant is a waterfall of pinkish-purple in mid to late
summer with masses of vivid flowers. Plant it where it can drape over
a wall or walk. Discovered by Bill Frederick Jr. at old Gibralter Estate in
Wilmington, DE. 2011 Theodore Klein Plant Award.
USDA 5, AHS 8, 4-5 feet, gr 0.5 Item #: 52952 - 2 1 /4” • 52954 - 4”
‘Samidare’ (L. t.)
The name translates as “Monsoon Rain Over Land” which is fitting as this
beauty is a shower of bright fuchsia, pea-like flowers in late summer.
Best if cut back to about a foot high in early spring.
USDA 4, AHS 8, 4-5 feet, gr 1 Item #: 52972 - 2 1 /4” • 52974 - 4”
‘Yakushima’ (L. bicolor) Dwarf
A cute dwarf mounding selection with dainty violet-purple flowers in late
summer. Even when not in bloom, it creates an attractive, fine textured mound
that is great for the front of the border or mixed into the perennial bed.
USDA 5, AHS 8, 12-18 in., gr 1 Item #: 52922 - 2 1 /4” • 52924 - 4”
Ligustrum Privet
Family: Oleaceae (Ligu-strum: ancient Latin name)
Big Lifeberry ® Lycium
x vicaryi
Compact shrub with waxy, bright yellow leaves. Tolerant of heavy pruning;
excellent for making hedges, balls, tuna cans and box-like shapes.
USDA 5, AHS 8, 4-6 feet, gr 1 Item #: 53902 - 2 1 /4” • 53904- 4”
Lycium Goji Berry
Lifeberries ® for Healthy Home Gardens
Grow superfruit in your own back yard! Vegetable gardening has been
hot for a few years, and now consumers are ready to grow their own
fruit, too. Goji berries are the rage, popular for their antioxidants and
other potential health benefits.
Big Lifeberry ® (L. barbarum ‘SMNDBL’, ppaf, cbraf)
Sweet Giant has extra-large fruit, perfect for home cooks. Goji berries are
easy to grow in full sun, although some staking may be necessary for maximum
access to the nutrient-rich fruit. Propagation prohibited without a license. Patent/
trademark tag required. USDA 5, AHS 9, 10’ tall and 5 ‘ wide, gr 1
Item #: 55052 - 2 1 /4” • 55054 - 4” • 55055 - Quick Turn
Sweet Lifeberry ® (L. b. ‘SMNDSL’, ppaf, cbraf)
Sweet Life has extra-sweet fruit, perfect for snacking. Goji berries are easy
to grow in full sun, although some staking may be necessary for maximum access to
the nutrient-rich fruit. Propagation prohibited without a license. Patent/trademark tag
required. USDA 5, AHS 9, 10’ tall and 5’ wide, gr 1
Item #: 55062 - 2 1 /4” • 55064 - 4” • 55065 - Quick Turn
Sweet Lifeberry ® Lycium
55 Flowering Shrubs
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