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42 Thyme After Thyme Herbs & Perennials 2011 Retail Catalog Bertram Anderson............................... pink 6-8” 8-12” Zone 3-9 Smokey purple leaves are topped by dusky pink flowers in early fall. An improved Vera Jameson with darker foliage and sturdier habit................ ............................................................................4” - $4.50, Gallon – N/A Black Jack PPAF................................. pink 24” 18-24” Zone 3-9 Extremely dark purple-black foliage with massive eight inch flower heads of bright pink flowers, strong sturdy stems with upright habit. A Matrona sport. This sedum is trump............................. 4” – $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Garnet Brocade PPAF........................ red 14” 14-18” Zone 3-11 As tough as it is beautiful, this sedum glows with color spring through fall. The burgundy bronze foliage contrasts well with the greens of the perennial garden and bursts with rich red color in the fall when it takes center stage...................................................... 4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 NEW!! Mr. Goodbud...................................... pink 16”-18” Zone 3-9 A Terra Nova Nursery introduction. Large clusters of 5”-6” flower heads are on strong red stems in late summer. The foliage is a deep blue green and is serrated. This selection has a neat, bushy, well branched habit. Allow flowers to dry on the stems for winter interest and for the birds.................................................................. 4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Postman’s Pride PP16831........................ pink 18-24” Zone 4-9 Found by a Belgian postman! With blue-purple foliage and semi upright habit. Purple buds open to pinkish red flowers maturing to burgundy in fall. This plant delivers with its striking colored foliage............................. ......................................................................... 4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 x Autumn Fire................................................. red 2-3’ Zone 3-9 This cultivar has been selected for its tighter habit and rosier colored flower heads from late summer through fall. It is a great butterfly and hummingbird attractor. If the foliage and dried flower heads remain, it is great food for the birds.................................... 4” – $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 x Thundercloud............................................ white 6”-12” Zone 3-9 Billowy 1’ mounds of light green and deeply incised fleshy foliage make this cultivar stand out on its own. In late summer tiny white star like flowers appear like a fog. This intrinsic introduction does not flop or spread apart as it matures. Let it rain in your garden................................ ........................................................................... 4”-$4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Sempervivum tectorum.................................................HEN AND CHICKS 2-3” Zone 3-8 These succulent rosettes are right at home in rock gardens and sunny, dry spots, but are easy to grow and adaptable to many conditions. Assorted shades of green, red, and purple evergreen rosettes. Good drainage is important. ...............................................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Sempervivum x Oddity..................................................HEN AND CHICKS 2-3” Zone 3-8 This cultivar of hen’s and chicks is indeed odder than its parent. It has cute tubular shaped green leaves tipped in red. Tends to spread slowly but steadily and forms a groundcover of rosettes. Pink flowers in summer come from the “hen” plant and then she dies and is replaced by the “chicks........... ....................................................................................4”-$4.50, Gallon-$8.00 Sempervium x Red Heart.............................................. HEN AND CHICKS 2-3” Zone 3-8 This plant has thick leaved blue green foliage with a faintly red interior or heart to the center of the hen’s rosette. As the hen ages it turns a deeper red and produces adorable chicks. Creates an unusual groundcover for a sunny spot...................................................................4”-$4.50, Gallon-$8.00 Setcreasea pallida Blue Sue........................BLUE LEAF PURPLE HEART summer-fall pink 8” 16” Zone 7b-11 Blue foliage edged in purple with pink flowers in the leaf axils. Easy to grow as a ground cover or in a container as a combination plant An Athens Select Georgia Gem................................................4” - $4.25, Gallon - $7.50 NEW!! Setcreasea pallida Pale Puma.............................. PURPLE HEART summer pink 12” 36” Zone 7b-11 This lovely groundcover has wooly green leaves at its center that begin to turn purple towards the tips. Pale pink flowers appear in summer. The more sun you put this one in, the deeper purple it becomes. Mulch well for the winter time.........................................................4” - $4.25, Gallon - $7.50 NEW!! Setcreasea pallida Variegata................................ PURPLE HEART summer pink H 12” 36” Zone 7-11 This version of purple heart has bright pink variegation that looks great in sun or part shade. Creates a nice groundcover for the summer but goes dormant for the winter. Mulch well as this one is still being tested for its hardiness.................................................................4” - $4.25, Gallon - $7.50 Setcreasea purpurea, pallida (AKA Tradescantia)....... PURPLE HEART all summer bright pink 8” 16” Zone 7a-11 Unique herbaceous ground cover appears in spring with purple leaves up to 7” long. Contrasts well with silver foliage. Plant color is best when root zone is dry and cramped.........................................4” - $4.25, Gallon - $7.50 Silene carolina...................................................................CAROLINA PINK spring pink 4” Zone 5-8 This clump forming native is at home on slopes or in rock gardens. Profuse clusters of pink, star-shaped flowers float 6” above the foliage. Likes limestone and good drainage. A great substitute for dianthus in a shadier spot.............................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 Silene virginica.....................................................FIREPINK or CATCHFLY summer scarlet 10-20” 20” Zone 4-7 Bright red flowers with notched petals on this Eastern U.S. native. Shortlived but will reseed freely. Well-drained average soil and drought tolerant once established.....................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 Sisyrinchium Miss Spivey........................................WHITE EYED GRASS summer white 6”-12” Zone 4-8 Pure white flowers appear in early summer over deep green grass-like foliage. With evergreen foliage this perennial is a primitive form of iris. Great for a rock garden, naturalizes easily........................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 Smilacina racemosa..........................................FALSE SOLOMONS SEAL spring cream 2-3’ 4’ Zone 3-7 Very similar to Polygonatum biflorum, this woodland native has alternate leaves with arching reddish stems, red berries in the fall and golden fall color. Flowers are borne in dense inflorescences. Plant in average to moist soil. Leave undisturbed for best colonization............ 4” - N/A, Gallon - $8.50 Solidago rugosa Fireworks...................................................GOLDENROD fall yellow 3-4’ Zone 4-9 A clump-forming plant with a radiating flower form that really looks like fireworks. Prefers average to moist soil, but is tolerant of other soil conditions. Semi-evergreen to evergreen foliage...4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 NEW!! Sorbaria sorbifolia Sem....................................ASH LEAF SPIREA summer white 3’-4’ Zone 3-7 You will fall in love with this ever changing perennial. Pink to red fern-like foliage unfurls in spring along deep pink stems that mature to a lime green as summer progresses. In late summer, the plant is covered with creamy white flowers and in the fall the foliage begins to turn bronze. Prune to the ground in late winter or early spring......................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $10.00 Spigellia marilandica...............................................................INDIAN PINK early summer red 1-2’ Zone 6-9 Hard to find Southeastern native, which has deep red firecracker, flowers with yellow throats in May and June. A wonderful woodland plant best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Plant in mass. Fertile, welldrained soil. Sorry, limited supplies........................... 4” - $6.50, Gallon – N/A Spiranthes cernu v. odorata........................ FRAGRANT LADY TRESSES late summer white 12-20” Zone 5-9 A hardy, native orchid that is adaptable for the garden. Silvery-green ground hugging rosettes slowly form colonies in moist soil. Fragrant white flowers spiral upward in late summer. Can be used as an emergent plant for water gardens. Sorry, limited supplies...................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $10.00 Stachys byzantina Helen von Stein.......................................LAMB’S EAR summer, fall pink-purple 8-12” Zone 4-8 Broad leaves, twice the size of other Lamb’s Ear plants. Strong clumping (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 43 habit. More heat and humidity tolerant. Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Does not melt in heat............4” - $4.00, Gallon - $6.50 NEW!! Stachys lanata Silver Lining.......................................LAMB’S EAR summer, fall pink 10”-12” 16”-18” Move over Helen Von Stein, every cloud has its silver lining and this one is a little fuzzy! We are excited about this new dwarf variety that has been recently introduced by ItSaul Nursery. It is sure to be cute!............................ ..............................................................................4” - $6.00, Gallon - $12.00 Stachys monieri Hummelo............................................................ BETONY summer purple 10”-18” Zone 4-8 An easy to grow clump forming perennial that has upright spikes of purple flowers in mid summer. The heavily textured leaves grow best in sun with well drained soil. Remove faded flowers stems to promote longer bloom periods..............................................................4”-$4.50, Gallon-$8.00 NEW!! Stachys officinalis Pink Cotton Candy............................. BETONY summer pink 16”-20” Zone 4-8 Soft cotton candy pink wands of flowers are produced in early summer over deep green foliage. This variety prefers partial shade in our hot Georgia summers. This sweet choice will fit into any garden as long as the drainage is good. Sheer after flowering and divide every 3-4 years............... ..................................................................................4”-$6.00 ,Gallon-$12.00 Stokesia laevis................................................................... STOKES ASTER summer various Zone 5-9 Stokes Asters long bloom time and profusion of large colorful flowers make it a favorite for the butterfly garden or cut flower bed. Well-drained soil and full sun make these natives right at home..4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.00 Honeysong Purple..................................................... dark purple 14” The darkest purple of the stokes asters—royal purple with a tinge of red. White stamens, purple stems and dark evergreen foliage create contrast. Large 4” blooms make great cut flowers. Mary Gregory..................................................................... yellow 18” A Niche Nursery introduction. Its soft yellow flowers contrast well with Setcreasea (Tradescantia pallida) or Verbena Homestead Purple. Prefers well-drained soil. Heat and drought tolerant. Deadhead for a longer bloom time. Peachie’s Pick........................................ lavender 20” Zone 5-9 Lavender-blue flowers in dense, compact clumps. Peachie Saxton of Mississippi discovered this chance seedling in her garden. Peachie’s Pick is longer blooming than other species. NEW!! Purple Pixie...................................... purple 10”-12” Zone 5-9 This exciting new variety has large purple flowers on compact mounds of deep green foliage in midsummer. It is a dwarf selection that is also heat and humidity tolerant...................................... 4”-N/A, Gallon- $9.00 White Suprise......................................................... white 12”-18” A showy white flowering version of the stokes aster. Cornflower-like fluffy flowers are held above green strap-like semi-evergreen foliage. Strawberries Eclair.....................................................STRAWBERRIES summer white 5” Zone 3-9 June bearing variety and great tasting too. Extremely sweet berries with a hint of raspberry and citrus flavor. Good for in the ground or a container.................. ...................................................4” - $4.00, Gallon - N/A Strawberries Eversweet................STRAWBERRIES FS summer white 5” Zone 5-8 ‘Eversweet’ is also ever bearing. An excellent choice for the south. Tolerates high temperatures without loss of fruit quality. Very high yielding with exceptionally sweet fruits in midsummer. Self pollinating, mulch well to keep in moisture..................... .............................................4”-$4.00, Gallon - N/A Strawberries Ft Laramie......................STRAWBERRIES summer white 5” Zone 3-7 This ever bearing strawberry has a fresh honey sweet flavor that is given in excellent yields. Produces lots of runners and is great for hanging baskets, strawberry pots and of course in the ground... 4”-$4.00 , Gallon-N/A Strawberries Sweet Charlie……………………………….STRAWBERRIES summer white 5” Zone 4-8 A June bearing variety that is sugary sweet in flavor that tastes great right from the garden, like they have been dipped in sugar. A vigorous grower that produces large fruit...................................... 4”-$4.00, Gallon-N/A Strawberries Chandler.....................................................STRAWBERRIES summer white 5” Zone 5-9 A June bearing strawberry that has large sweet vibrant berries. Performs well in our heat and humidity. Popular for its high yields and exceptional flavor........................................................... 4”-$4.00, Gallon-N/A Stylophorum diphyllum ................. CELANDINE POPPY, WOOD POPPY spring yellow 15” Zone 4-9 Small clusters of simple, yellow flowers top the stems of this American native. Blooms heavily in spring and sporadically in summer. One of the few yellow-blooming shade plants. Divide in fall..4” - N/A, Gallon - $8.50 Tanacetum vulgare Isla Gold........................TANSY summer yellow 2-3’ Zone 3-9 Brilliant aromatic lacy gold foliage is fern-like. Holds color until frost. Button-like yellow flowers in summer. Easy to grow in well drained soil. Often used as a bug repellent of flies and ants.....4” - $5.00, Gallon - $10.00 NEW!! Thalictrum aquilegifolium.................COLUMBINE MEADOW RUE spring mauve 24”-36” 12”-18” Zone 5-8 Columbine meadow rue has lacy blue green leaves with very showy flower panicles. The delicate airy flowers are a lilac pink and bloom in mid spring. Afternoon shade is best in our heat of summer................................... ................................................................................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $8.50 Thermopsis caroliniana (syn. villosa)........................CAROLINA LUPINE spring yellow 4’ Zone 3-9 This southeastern native closely resembles Baptisia (False or Wild Indigo) in foliage and produces dense spikes of sulphur yellow flowers in late spring to early summer. They are most attractive when planted in masses and are great for meadow or wildflower gardens. Beautiful cut flower.......................................................................4” - $4.50, Gallon - $8.00 Tiarella.................................................................................FOAMFLOWER spring various We liked this plant so much we named our dog, Tia, after it! Foamflowers are a genus of 5 species of forest floor perennials native to North America. Airy sprays of small flowers are borne on bare stems like foam rolling in over the foliage in spring. Plant in part to deep shade in moist (but not wet), well-drained soil..................................................... 4” - $5.50, Gallon - $11.00 cordifolia Brandywine............................................ white 12-18” Strong grower with large, glossy leaves and excellent bronze cold weather color. Clump former with some short runners in springand fall. Tradescantia sillamontana....................... WHITE VELVET SPIDERWORT summer magenta 10”-12” 18” Zone 7-10 This adorable groundcover has green leaves with a fuzzy silver, almost cobweb-like, overlay and magenta flowers. Blooms sporadically all summer long. Sheer back in fall and mulch for winter, in warmer climates can be semi-evergreen..........................................................4”-$ 4.25, Gallon-$7.50 Tricyrtis....................................................................................... TOAD LILY late summer various These unusual small spotted blooms look like a spray of orchids along the stem. Blooming in late summer and early fall, it is a conversation piece in the shade garden when little else is blooming. Prefers rich, moist soil. Samurai....................................................................... purple 16”-18” This variety has arching ladder-like foliage that alternates as it goes up the stems. The foliage is green with a faint golden yellow edge. (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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