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14 Thyme After Thyme Herbs & Perennials 2011 Retail Catalog Just like us, this plant only gets better with age! This South American native, Tangerine Tango can dance up a tropical storm of color in the summer. This flowering perennial has shades of tangerine, lemon and lime making a delicious color combination of fruit salad for your eyes. This winter hardy selection is also a great cut flower. Look for availability of this plant in midsummer........................................................... 4”/Qt-$8.00, Gallon-$16.00 Amorphophalus konjac........................................................ VOODOO LILY spring purple 60” Zone 6-10 This unusual plant produces its unique flower before the foliage appears in summer. The leaf stalk is mottled and the foliage is deeply incised and palmate. Definitely a showstopper as it adds a distinctly tropical feel to the shade garden. Limited supplies....................................................................... ................................................... 4” - N/A, Gallon - $24.00, 3 Gallon - $40.00 Amsonia hubrechtii........................................HUBRECHT’S BLUE STARS spring sky-blue 3’ Zone 5-9 Sky blue star shaped flowers in spring are just the beginning for this lovely native plant. Attractive, thread-like foliage has a unique golden color in fall. After flowering, shear back to 6-8” for additional fullness. Requires well-drained soil.......................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 Amsonia x Blue Ice...................................................................... AMSONIA spring dark blue 12-15” Zone 5-9 Dark blue buds and star shaped flowers bloom longer and stronger than the species! It forms a dense compact mound with thicker dark green leaves that turn brilliant yellow in fall. ..................................4”- $5.00, Gallon-$8.50 Anemone x hybrida.................................................JAPANESE ANEMONE late summer, early fall 2-3’ Zone 5-8 Stunning fall bloomers, Japanese Anemones prefer partial shade, rich soil and winter protection. Shelter from afternoon sun and do not let them dry out. Cut back mid-summer for compact, bushy plants. Thrives in moist, well-drained soil.......................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 Honorine Jobert........................................................ single white 30” Pamina................................................... rosy-red semi double 35-40” Party Dress......................................................... double pink 24”-36” September Charm............................ light pink with yellow center 30” Whirlwind...................... semi-double white with yellow center 36-40” NEW!! Angelica gigas................................................KOREAN ANGELICA summer purple to black 3’-6’ 2’-3’ Zone 4-9 This unusual biennial has burgundy stems with green tropical looking foliage and large purple-black umbels of flowers that attract and tempt the butterflies and birds with their bold colors and tantalizing fragrance. Allow to reseed for a return show. Requires moist but well drained soils..................... .......................................................................................4”-N/A, Gallon-$9.00 Aquilegia alpina ........................................................ALPINE COLUMBINE spring-summer blue 12-18” 9-12” Zone 4-7 A stunning mountain species that has spectacular nodding blue flowers in the late spring to early summer. Grows best in partial shade in moist well-drained soil.. ...........................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Aquilegia biedermeier ..........................COLUMBINE spring-summer assorted 8-12” Zone 3-9 More compact and shorter than most cultivars, unique spurred flowers face upward vs. nodding. Bicolored flowers range in color of pink, purple, and white. Cut flowers can last up to 2 weeks. Easy to grow in average to rich soils....4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Aquilegia canadensis Corbett................................................ COLUMBINE spring yellow 8-10” 12” Zone 3-9 A lovely delicate columbine with profuse butter yellow flowers from April to May. A Bluemont Nursery introduction. Allow to reseed! ......................... ................................................................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Aquilegia canadensis Little Lanterns.................................... COLUMBINE spring red and yellow 12-18” Zone 3-8 A compact native columbine with attractive blue-green leaves, lantern-like flowers. Red spurred flowers with yellow corollas. Easy to let naturalize – let the seeds fall and scatter. Good for front of a border................................ ................................................................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Aquilegia x Songbird Mix....................................................... COLUMBINE spring-summer assorted 8-12” Zone 3-9 An early flowering series of large upright flowers on compact plants. ‘Bluebird’ has light blue sepals and white petals. ‘Bluejay’ has dark blue flowers with white spurs. ‘Bunting’ is a dwarf form of ‘Bluebird’. ‘Cardinal’ has dark red flowers with white spurs. ‘Dove’ is pure white while ‘Goldfinch’ is a solid bright yellow and ‘Robin’ is light pink with white spurs. This being a mixture of all of these colors, it is a suprise when they go into bloom as to which you will get. Let this award winning mixture fly into your garden today. ....................................................................................4”-$4.50, Gallon-$8.00 Arisaema triphyllum..................................................JACK IN THE PULPIT early spring white 6-12” Zone 4-9 A classic plant that is beautiful in a woodland garden. Leaves grow in groups of three. Unique variable blooms early spring. Enjoys humus-rich soil............................................................................. 4” - $5.00, Gallon – N/A Artemisia absinthium Powis Castle....................COMMON WORMWOOD 2-3’ Zone 6-8 Tiny silver lacy foliage adorns this unusual aromatic wonder. Welldrained soil is a must. Do not cut back until new basal foliage has appeared in spring. ................................................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Artemisia lactiflora Guizhou.....................................CHINESE MUGWORT late summer white 3-5’ 2-3’ Zone 4-9 This lovely evergreen groundcover has deeply incised foliage and turns a deep burgundy for winter. Tiny white flowers appear in summer and are held three to four feet above the foliage. Cut back when finished flowering for a cleaner affect...................................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Arum italicum...................................................................... ITALIAN ARUM spring creamy white 18” Zone 6-9 An exceptional plant for the winter garden. Its leaves are at their best in fall and winter, and somewhat triangular, dark green. The leaves are followed by creamy spathes of flowers, which become spikes of bright orange berries in fall. Likes a shady, moist area. Limited quantities............. ............................................................................4” - $10.00, Gallon - $15.00 Aruncus x Misty Lace.......................................... DWARF GOATS BEARD summer white 12”-18” Zone 3-7 Red stems with ferny leaves makes a showy addition to the shade garden with its lacy white blooms, creating a great filler between large hostas with grace and elegance. Best grown in moist, fertile organically rich soil. Dr. Alan Armitage has developed this variety for its heat and humidity tolerance...................................................................4”-$5.00, Gallon-$10.00 Asarum arifolium..................................................... EVERGREEN GINGER spring brown 3” Zone 4-7 A great evergreen selection. This plant is valued for its eye-catching foliage made up of glossy dark green leaves. Moist, well-drained soil and shady conditions are needed for best performance........................................ ................................................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 Asarum canadense...............................................................WILD GINGER spring maroon 6-12” Zone 3-8 Grown primarily for its heart-shaped foliage. Maroon, 1” flowers at the base of the plant in April-May. Deciduous, native woodland plant. Prefers humus-rich soil........................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 Asarum maximum Ling Ling.............................. PANDA FACED GINGER spring black and white 6” 10-12” Zone 7-9 An easy to grow wild ginger that creates an amazing groundcover as the leaves are heart-shaped and dark glossy green with silver blotches along (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 the mid-rib. Definitely a plant collectors must have. Can be used as a container plant in a sunny room............................4” - $8.00, Gallon - $12.00 Asarum splendens Quicksilver........................... QUICKSILVER GINGER late summer purple and white 6-8” 10-12” Zone 6-10 Another great evergreen ginger for the shade garden. It can be used along a border, as a groundcover or in container plantings. Large arrow shaped foliage with remarkable silver mottling can often hide the white and purple flowers in the late summer. .......................4” - $8.00, Gallon - $12.00 Asclepias curassavica..................................................... BLOODFLOWER summer red 3-4’ Zone 8-11 Monarch butterflies are attracted to this South American native as a food source – nectar for the adults and foliage for their caterpillars. Orange and red or yellow flowers appear in clusters at the top of 2-4’ stalks. Different than most asclepias, blood flower prefers a sunny, moist spot. A favorite of hummingbirds as well. Pinch the tops of plants to induce a bushy habit and more flowering branches..........................................4” - $5.00, Gallon -$8.50 Red...................................................... red and orange 3-4’ Zone 8-11 Yellow............................................................... yellow 3-4’ Zone 8-11 NEW!! Asclepias incarnata Cinderella......................SWAMP MILKWEED summer pink 3’-4’ 2’-3’ Zone 4-9 Swamp milkweed is a native to the US and is a host plant for the Monarch butterflies. Fragrant vanilla scented flowers are rose pink in clusters and are followed by green milkweed-like fruit with silky seeds. As a host plant for many varieties of butterflies, but is used by Monarch’s for egg laying and as food for the subsequent larvae. As a result you may not see the flowers as the butterflies have eaten the plant for sustenance. Plant a few varieties to make sure you have enough to feed them all........................ ................................................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 Asclepias incarnata Ice Ballet....................................SWAMP MILKWEED summer white 3-4’ 24” Zone 3-8 A white-flowered native form of the swamp milkweed. White flower clusters on long stems contrast delightfully with the hovering butterflies that are strongly attracted to this plant. Excellent long-lasting cut flowers. Performance is best under moist conditions, but well-drained sites are also tolerated..................................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 NEW!! Asclepias incarnata Soul Mate.......................SWAMP MILKWEED summer rose pink 24”-3” 18”-24” Zone 3-9 An easy to grow Asclepias that is tolerant of many types of soils. Native to swamps and wetlands but will tolerate a dry spot too. Soul Mate has intense rose pink flower umbels in summer and is a clump forming variety. You will really fall for this milkweed and want to keep it in your garden forever. Great food for the butterflies.......................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 Asclepias tuberosa...................................................... BUTTERFLY WEED summer orange 2’ Zone 3-9 Bright orange flower clusters are effective in groupings. Summerbloomer and preferred food for butterflies. This native plant tolerates ordinary soil, is drought resistant, and is not suitable for wet spots. Slow to wake up in the spring. Must have well drained soil for winter rains................. ................................................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 Asclepias tuberosa Hello Yellow................................ BUTTERFLY WEED summer yellow 2’ Zone 3-9 Flowers of the brightest yellow make this a must have for all butterfly gardens. Summer-bloomer and preferred food for butterflies. This native plant tolerates ordinary soil, is drought resistant, and is not suitable for wet spots. Slow to wake up in the spring. Must have well drained soil for winter rains.........................................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 Asparagus Jersey Giant........................................................ ASPARAGUS 36-48” 12-24” Zone 3-10 An all male selection that is a high yielding variety with 7-9 inch long spears that are about ¾ inches wide. Resistant to Fusarium wilt, crown rot and rust. Do not harvest the first two years to ensure larger yields in the future. Reliable and a high performer...................... 4” – N/A, Gallon - $7.50 Asparagus Mary Washington................................................ ASPARAGUS H 36-48” 12-24” Zone 3-10 Easy to grow American favorite that is a hardy perennial lasting up to 15 years or more. With good soil preparation your efforts will be well rewarded. Do not harvest the first two years to ensure larger yields in the future. Harvesting begins in early spring and continues until June. Enjoy!................ .................................................................................. 4” – N/A, Gallon - $7.50 Aspidistra elatior.......................................................... CAST IRON PLANT I 2’ Zone 7-10 Excellent foliage plant for the shade with broad, dark green leaves 2’ long. Flowers are insignificant. Will grow in areas of poor soil and low light, but thrives in well-drained humus. Scorches in full sun.................................. .................................................................................4” - N/A, Gallon - $12.00 Aspidistra elatior Variegata................. VARIEGATED CAST IRON PLANT 2’ Zone 7-10 Excellent foliage plant with broad dark green leaves streaked with cream to yellow. Flowers are insignificant. Will grow in areas of poor soil and low light, but thrives in well drained humus. A new twist on this shade garden favorite. Scorches in full sun.................................. 4” – N/A, Gallon - $20.00 Aspidistra lurida Milky Way................. VARIEGATED CAST IRON PLANT 2’ Zone 7-10 Upright dark elongated leaves with a galaxy of creamy white specks. Inconspicuous flowers are at the base of the foliage. Plant in mass or as a specimen plant also can be used as a houseplant.......................................... ................................................................................ 4” – N/A, Gallon - $20.00 Aster cordifolius Avondale........................................BLUE WOOD ASTER late summer, fall blue 18-24” Zone 3-8 This tamer version of a shade-loving aster is a heavy bloomer, a quick and easy to grow filler for autumn flower arrangements. Butterflies love the blue-purple flowers that look fantastic amongst large-leaved hostas.............. ................................................................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Aster divaricatus Eastern Star................................WHITE WOOD ASTER late summer, fall white 18-24” Zone 3-8 Deep dark shining mahogany stems provide a stunning contrast to its white star-like flowers in late summer. Drought resistant native. Absolutely lovely in a part shade area, it really makes it pop!................ ..........................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Aster dumosus Wood’s Pink.................................. ............................................WHITE WOOD ASTER late summer, fall pale pink 16” Zone 3-8 Beautiful showy pink flowers with bright gold centers. Prefers moist well-drained soil. Provides outstanding color from late summer to fall..............4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Aster laevis Bluebird........................................................ SMOOTH ASTER summer blue 3’ Zone 4-8 Many 1” soft blue blooms with yellow centers and red stems. A spectacular fall presentation. This mildew resistant variety is a must for end of season color. Excellent with Helianthus!............4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Aster novi-angliae Alma Potschke......................NEW ENGLAND ASTER late summer, fall bright pink 36” 20” Zone 3-8 This vibrant New England Aster forms a medium sized mound of deep pink flowers in late summer. Tolerant of clay soils and moist conditions, this aster benefits from being pinched back through the season but only until the 4 th of July, after that let it fill in and bloom like crazy........................................ ................................................................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Aster novi-angliae English Countryside.............NEW ENGLAND ASTER late summer, fall purple 36-48 48” Zone 3-9 Lovely lavender blue with yellow centers aster named after Ann English of Athens, Georgia. Colonizes well. Flowers in late summer through fall. 15 (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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