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12 Thyme After Thyme Herbs & Perennials 2011 Retail Catalog hummingbirds all summer long. Makes great flowers for fresh or dried arrangements. millefolium Sunny Seduction.. butter yellow 24-30” Zone 4-9 Sunny seduction is a darling addition to the perennial garden as it has large butter yellow umbels of flowers from spring through summer. As with all yarrows, this one is deer and rabbit resistant, is drought tolerant and makes great cut flowers. Acidenthera bicolor......................................................PEACOCK ORCHID summer white with maroon 24-30” Zone 7-11 This lovely orchid is often referred to as the poor man’s orchid. It has large bicolor flowers that are white with maroon center. It is a late summer bloomer and has strap-like foliage as it is a member of the iris family. Limited quantities. Very fragrant and easy to grow.... 4” - N/A, Gallon - $8.00 NEW!! Actea pachypoda Misty Blue...............MISTY BLUE BANEBERRY late sping white 2’-3’ Zone 3-8 A Native woodland plant that is a shade lover with three seasons of interest. The baneberry boasts glaucous blue foliage that is well branched and finely cut. In late spring, bottle brush-like flowers appear in mass as tiny white flowers that create a misty effect. This is a great plant to attract butterflies for the shade garden. Red pedicels produce white fruit in autumn and is followed with a black dot that appears to look like a doll’s eye. The white berries last for 6 to 8 weeks into the winter and add interest to any shade garden. Plant in a spot that is consistently moist and don’t forget to amend the soil with organic matter...........................................4”-N/A, Gallon-$10.00 NEW!! Aegopodium podagraria Variegatum.................. BISHOP’S WEED late spring white 6”-10” Zone 4-8 An easy to grow ground cover with attractive green and white variegated foliage. This plant is best suited to dry to average well drained soils. White carrot-like flowers appear in May to June. It spreads via underground rhizomes and is great for planting under established trees and shrubs. By late summer the foliage does benefit from sheering to refresh for the fall garden............................................................................ 4”-$4.25, Gallon-N/A Agapanthus africanus Blue.......................... AFRICAN LILY OF THE NILE blue summer 18”-36” Zone 7-10 Clusters of lovely blue funnel-shaped flowers rise above evergreen strap-like foliage. Blooms in mid summer and is a tender perennial here so it must have an extra layer of winter protection, can treat as an annual in colder climates and is well worth it as those flowers are breathtaking............ .....................................................................................4”-N/A, Gallon-$10.00 Agapanthus africanus White........................ AFRICAN LILY OF THE NILE white summer 18”-36” Zone 7-10 Beautiful pure white clusters of flowers above daylily like foliage in mid summer. Is a tender perennial here so it must have an extra layer of winter protection to ensure it survives our worst winters. Also, be sure to put it in early in the planting season to make sure it is established before any cold weather arrives for the fall............................................4”-N/A, Gallon-$10.00 Agastache............................................. HYSSOP or HUMMINGBIRD MINT summer various Zone 5-10 Agastache (or Hummingbird Mint) is native to the Southwest United States and Mexico so it is naturally heat and drought tolerant. It blooms over and over all summer through early fall. A butterfly attractor and hummingbird favorite, it comes in a variety of colors and has deer and rabbit resistant, very fragrant foliage. Plant in full sun for the best blooms. Add lime to neutralize acidity and sand for drainage. Add gravel to the bottom of the hole to help with winter drainage. NEW!! Agastache aurantiaca Apricot Sprite................................ HYSSOP summer apricot 18” Zone 7-10 Graceful spikes of rich apricot are borne on shorter more compact stems in this version from the Southwest. Bushy gray-green foliage has a wonderful licorice scent. This variety flowers profusely from summer through to fall and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. It’s more compact habit makes this agastache great for containers and for the front or middle of the perennial garden...............................................4”-$4.50 ,Gallon-$8.00 NEW!! Agastache aurantiaca Lilac Sprite.................................... HYSSOP summer to fall lilac 12”-18” Zone 5-9 This new agastache has whorls of large tubular lilac flowers with a hint of apricot. These unique two toned flowers are heavily scented with a slightly minty, anise flavor. Like other agastaches, it is easy to grow and needs full sun with well drained soil to thrive..............4”-$4.50 ,Gallon-$8.00 Agastache foeniculum Golden Jubilee............................ ANISE HYSSOP summer purple 20” Zone 4-10 Rich chartreuse yellow foliage with 4” purple spikes makes a vibrant contrast adding interest to borders and containers. Anise-like fragrance of the foliage and compact habit will be sure to color to any garden. Deadhead to encourage repeat flowering. If permitted to go to seed, finches will eat the seeds!.......................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Agastache rupestris....................................................... SUNSET HYSSOP summer orange 2-3’ Zone 5-9 Root beer scented foliage. Sunset orange flowers. Very drought tolerant. Rub the silvery foliage and let the fragrance emit! Salmon-orange flowers from June to frost. Good drainage is the key to this plant.................. ............................................................................... 4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Agastache x Acapulco Series......................... MEXICAN GIANT HYSSOP summer-fall various 12-18” Zone 6-9 A fantastic series that is more compact in stature with good strong color. Long blooming and fragrant foliage makes this a great choice for any summer garden.......................................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Acapulco Gold.......................... golden yellow 12”-18” Zone 6-9 This soft golden yellow agastache is sure to brighten your butterfly garden all summer long. It is very floriferous on self branching stems, a great addition to the full sun garden. Acapulco Orange................. tangerine orange 12”-18” Zone 6-9 Vibrant tangerine orange flowers over thin silver-green foliage really stand out and attract lots of hummingbirds and butterflies all summer. Great in containers or in the garden, good drainage is a must. Acapulco Purple Compact ....... pastel purple 12”-18” Zone 6-9 A pale purple hyssop to delight any gardener, this compact and selfbranching variety will bloom all summer into fall. It is also deer resistant (like all agastaches) and is heat and drought tolerant. Acapulco Red.................................... rose red 12”-18” Zone 6-9 A lovely rose red flowering version that is complimented by the silvergreen thin foliage. It is covered in flowers from spring well into fall and is a great hummingbird and butterfly attractor. Acapulco Salmon and Pink. salmon and pink 12”-16” Zone 5-9 This particular color was one of the first of the Acapulco series and boy is it amazing!! It has salmon and pink flowers all over the silver-green foliage all summer long and well into the fall. It is very heat and drought resistant and makes a wonderful addition to any summer garden. Acapulco Yellow with Rose.. yellow and rose 12”-18” Zone 6-9 A delicate pale yellow flower with a hint of rose red at the tips of the flower makes this agastache stand out among the rest. It is a soft color addition to bold colors like purples and blues and can be used in any full sun garden for flowers all summer. Agastache x Black Adder PPAF.........................BLACK ADDER HYSSOP summer-fall blue violet 2-3’ 18-24” Zone 5 A hardy variety that brings a new color to the palette with its long racemes of bottlebrush stalks of smokey violet blue flowers emerge from darker purple buds. A long flowering variety adds color to the garden in late season. Full sun in any soil with good drainage and air circulation for roots. No heavy clay! Amend the soil as winter drainage is a must.......................... ................................................................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Agastache x Blue Fortune................................................. ANISE HYSSOP summer-fall blue 2-3’ Zone 6-9 Butterflies swarm to this deep blue beauty. Happy in average to dry locations, the anise scented foliage holds strong flower spikes late summer through fall...............................................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 (native to S.E. United States or derived from native), Light Requirements ( = Full Sun, = Partial Shade, = Shade) Season of Bloom, Flower Color(s), Winter Interest, Height, Width, Butterfly Plant, Hummingbird, = No Deer, = No Rabbit. Note: Variety & Cultivar names are in Italics. Common names are in all CAPS.
Thyme After Thyme Herbs & Perennials 2011 Retail Catalog 13 Agastache x Color Spires Orchid................................................. HYSSOP spring-summer purple 18-24” 18” Zone 6-10 This lovely addition to the perennial garden has flower spikes that emerge salmon-pink and turn lavender-pink as the flower persists on the stem. It is a fantastic butterfly and hummingbird attractor and is deer resistant because of its fragrant foliage. Drought and heat tolerant............... ................................................................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Agastache x Color Spires Steel Blue........................................... HYSSOP spring-summer blue 18-24” 18” Zone 6-10 Another great hybrid hyssop from the Color Spires Series that has showy blue flowers on 4” tall spikes from spring through summer. As with other hyssops it is deer and rabbit resistant and quite heat and drought tolerant once established.....................................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Agastache x Heat Wave.................................................... ANISE HYSSOP summer lavender-pink 24-36” Zone 5-10 Sturdy lavender pink flower spikes all summer over blue green foliage that is fragrant. The better the drainage the happier the plant A butterfly and hummingbird favorite! Let the ‘Heat Wave’ radiate its color in your garden... ................................................................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Agastache x Purple Haze................................................... ANISE HYSSOP summer violet-blue 24-36” Zone 6-9 Vibrant smokey blue to violet flowers on strong stems that never stop. Blue-green foliage remains compact with an early pinch and is in flower July to frost. Tolerates wet and dry, prefers good drainage................................... ................................................................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Agastache x Tutti Frutti................................................................. HYSSOP summer-fall pink 4-5’ 2-3’ Zone 6-11 Vigorous fast grower! Narrow tubular blooms of pink to lavender. Flowers last for months with a sweet fragrance that will fill your garden with wonderful butterflies and hummingbirds..................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Agave americana.............................................................CENTURY PLANT 5-7’ 8-12’ Zone 8-10 Thick succulent leaves are grey-blue.This evergreen Mexican native grows strong and large in full to part sun rock gardens. A relative of the tequila plant. It’s grand size and thorny leaves make lots of room a necessity. It can take up to 10 years to bloom................................................ ................................................... 4” - N/A, Gallon - $24.00, 3 Gallon - $40.00 Agave lophantha .............................THORNCRESTED CENTURY PLANT 9-12’ 12-18’ Zone 7-11 Evergreen drought tolerant agave forms small rosettes with bright green leaves with a pale stripe and spiny edges. Flowers are a pale yellow on 12’ spikes. Well drained soil is a must. ..................................................... ................................................... 4” - N/A, Gallon - $24.00, 3 Gallon - $40.00 Agave parryi truncata Blue Glow...................................CENTURY PLANT 18”-24” Zone 7-11 Dark blue leaves with a hint of red along the tips make this agave stand out in the rock garden. It is quite thorny so use caution when planting and tending to the garden.......... 4” - N/A, Gallon - $24.00, 3 Gallon - $40.00 Agave parryi truncata Retro Choke...............................CENTURY PLANT 18”-24” Zone 7-11 Smokey blue leaves on short fat plants have an unforgettable touch with its edges of reddish brown teeth and terminal spines, Ouch! Flower spikes rise 20’-30’ from the center of the rosette bearing orange buds that open to yellow flowers. Truly outstanding........................................................ ................................................... 4” - N/A, Gallon - $24.00, 3 Gallon - $40.00 Ajuga.......................................................................................BUGLEWEED spring Low, rapidly growing ground cover. Evergreen foliage has profuse flower spikes in spring. Good in rock gardens. Great in cool weather mixed containers. Prefers a moist soil in partial shade.....4” - $4.25, Gallon - $7.50 Chocolate Chip..................................................... blue 4” Zone 4-10 Small, narrow leaves with rich cocoa color. Noted for its dwarf habit and chocolate brown color. Profuse blue spring flowers on 4” stems. reptans Black Scallop.......................................... blue 6” Zone 4-11 Glossy black-purple foliage with scalloped edges and quilted leaves. Gorgeous deep blue flower spikes in spring. reptans Catlin’s Giant........................................ blue 10” Zone 3-10 A giant ajuga, with 4”-6” green and purple leaves and blue flower spikes. Once established forms a dense groundcover. reptans Pink Suprise........................... pink 8-10” 12” Zone 5-10 Stunning spikes of pink flowers rise above winter bronze purple foliage in mid to late spring. Foliage greens up for summer creating an evergreen groundcover for part sun or shade. Allium senescens Glaucum....................................ORNAMENTAL ONION summer lilac 6-8” 12” Zone 3-8 Unique flat blue-green corkscrewed shoots reaching 8” make this distinctive plant great for rock gardens or front of the border. Lilac flowers are held in umbels above the foliage.......................... 4” - $4.50, Gallon - N/A Alpina japonica........................................... HARDY DWARF GINGER LILY summer red 18-24” Zone 7b-11 Upright perennial in thick clumps of sword like leaves with reed like stems. Foliage is very fragrant when brushed. Red terminal flowers spikes appear in summer. Foliage is evergreen down to 18 degrees. Shear if needed in early spring. The fragrant foliage is deer and rabbit resistant, making this a nice alternative to hosta where deer like to dine....................... .................................................................................4” - N/A, Gallon - $10.00 Alstroemeria Jazze Purple Rose...................................... PERUVIAN LILY summer purple rose 10”-16” 8”-14” Zone 10-11 This ‘Jazze’ series is the first in compact forms of Alstroemeria with uniform large vibrant flowers. This group is an excellent choice for an indoor plant or as a container plant on the patio or in the garden in a protected spot. It produces abundant flowers that are great for live flower arrangements. This version is needs to come inside when temperatures drop below 45 degrees, so plan to enjoy it inside for the winter..............................4”/Qt-$8.00, Gallon-$16.00 Alstroemeria Jazze Rose Frost....................... ....................................................PERUVIAN LILY summer rose 10”-16” 8”-14” Zone 10-11 Another selection from the ‘Jazze’ series that boasts rosy colored large flowers that are perfect for any cut flower arrangement as they have a very long shelf life (ie they last a long time). It is also a wonderful addition to a protected area in the full sun garden or can be used in container plantings for color all summer long. This version is needs to come inside when temperatures drop below 45 degrees, so plan to enjoy it inside for the winter................................................................... 4”/Qt-$ 8.00, Gallon-$16.00 NEW!! Alstromeria Mona Lisa...........................................PERUVIAN LILY summer red and white 35” Zone 7-10 Deep purple buds open to clusters of tubular deep red flowers that appear at the tips of tall green stems. With red on the outside and white to light lemony shades at the petal tips, this flower looks great and lasts a long time both on the plant and as a cut flower. The inside of the flower is streaked with purple to black specks, this beautiful flower belongs at the Louvre in Paris..................................................... 4”/Qt-$8.00, Gallon-$16.00 Alstroemeria Sweet Laura.................................................PERUVIAN LILY summer yellow with red 30” Zone 6-9 A lovely garden flower that is great for cutting. ‘Sweet Laura’ has delicately scented yellow flowers that are spotted and brushed with mahogany-red. Grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.... ......................................................................... 4”/Qt - $8.00, Gallon - $16.00 NEW!! Alstromeria Tango Tangerine................................PERUVIAN LILY summer orange 30” 12”-15” Zone 6-9 (native to S.E. United States or derived from native), Light Requirements ( = Full Sun, = Partial Shade, = Shade) Season of Bloom, Flower Color(s), Winter Interest, Height, Width, Butterfly Plant, Hummingbird, = No Deer, = No Rabbit. Note: Variety & Cultivar names are in Italics. Common names are in all CAPS.
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