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<strong>Thyme</strong> <strong>After</strong> <strong>Thyme</strong> Herbs & Perennials 2011 Retail Catalog<br />
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Kadsura japonica Fukurin....................... VARIEGATED MAGNOLIA VINE<br />
spring white Zone 7-9 15-25'<br />
An attractive evergreen vine with glossy leaves edged in various degrees<br />
of cream and yellow that pick up a reddish coloring for t<strong>he</strong> winter. Small<br />
white flowers resemble magnolia blossoms. Well suited for a shady garden<br />
but will tolerate sun once establis<strong>he</strong>d....................... 4” – N/A Gallon - $12.00<br />
NEW!! Lonicera sempervivens Blanc<strong>he</strong> Sandman........ HONEYSUCKLE<br />
spring-summer rose to yellow 15’ Zone 4-8<br />
Deep rose flowers open to a light yellow in May and t<strong>he</strong>n occasionally<br />
until frost. This honeysuckle is anot<strong>he</strong>r of t<strong>he</strong> natives hat produces abundant<br />
flowers that are extremely attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. ..........<br />
............................................................................... 4” – $6.00, Gallon $12.00<br />
Lonicera sempervivens Magnifica................................... HONEYSUCKLE<br />
spring-summer orange 4-7’ Zone 4-8<br />
T<strong>he</strong> sweetly scented tubular orange flowers of this native honeysuckle<br />
often attract hummingbirds. Unlike its invasive Japanese cousin, it is a well<br />
behaved member of t<strong>he</strong> family............................. 4” – $6.00, Gallon - $12.00<br />
Trac<strong>he</strong>lospermum asiaticum Ogon Nishiki.................................................<br />
......................................................................... JAPANESE STAR JASMINE<br />
summer white 20’ Zone 3-9<br />
A beautiful variegated multi-colored; cream, green, yellow, and bronze<br />
foliage that is dainty and evergreen. New foliage may emerge as bronze<br />
and yellow and with maturity t<strong>he</strong> vine changes to cream and green. Show<br />
off this lovely and rare vining perennial plant by letting it climb onto a trellis<br />
or use it as a colorful groundcover..................................................................<br />
................................................ 4” - $6.00, Gallon - $12.00, 3 Gallon - $24.00<br />
Trac<strong>he</strong>lospermum jasminoides Madison........... …………………………….<br />
CONFEDERATE JASMINE<br />
summer white 28’ Zone 6-11<br />
A fantastic woody, evergreen climber with glossy, dark green leaves that<br />
may turn reddish in winter. Madison is a cold tolerant variety. Fragrant,<br />
star-shaped blooms in early summer. Will tolerate sun with proper moisture<br />
ot<strong>he</strong>rwise enjoy this vine in part to full shade. Georgia Gold Medal Winner<br />
2007!....................................... 4” - $6.00, Gallon - $12.00, 3 Gallon - $24.00<br />
Lonicera sempervirens Major W<strong>he</strong>eler........................... HONEYSUCKLE<br />
spring-summer red-orange 6-12’ Zone 4-8<br />
This honeysuckle was found by Charles W<strong>he</strong>eler, t<strong>he</strong> former president of<br />
t<strong>he</strong> NC Botanical Gardens. Has an extra-long blooming season attracting<br />
t<strong>he</strong> first hummingbirds of t<strong>he</strong> season. Red orange trumpet-like flowers<br />
display t<strong>he</strong> plants flower power. A landscape friendly native honeysuckle!....<br />
............................................................................. 4” – $6.00, Gallon - $12.00<br />
Lonicera sempervirens Mandarin.................................... HONEYSUCKLE<br />
spring-summer pink-orange 15-20’ Zone 5-9<br />
This vigorous deciduous vine boasts long tubular pink to orange flowers<br />
in late spring to early summer t<strong>he</strong>n periodically throughout t<strong>he</strong> rest of t<strong>he</strong><br />
summer. Foliage is an attractive copper hue in spring before maturing to<br />
deep green in summer.......................................... 4” – $6.00, Gallon - $12.00<br />
Part<strong>he</strong>nocissus tricuspidata Robusta...................................BOSTON IVY<br />
70’ Zone 4-8<br />
A vigorous, woody, climbing vine. Leaves are maple-like with 3 lobes or<br />
divisions. Waxy, shiny, mid-green leaves turn to brilliant orange or red in t<strong>he</strong><br />
fall. Fertile, well-drained soil.................................4” - $6.00, Gallon - $12.00<br />
Passiflora caerulea...............................................................PASSION VINE<br />
summer purple/white 30’ Zone 6-9<br />
Fast growing, twining climber bearing strikingly unusual, white with pale<br />
blue-purple flowers which are transformed to orange-yellow fruit which may<br />
pop w<strong>he</strong>n stepped on. Passion flower is a host plant for several types of<br />
butterflies ; fritillaries, zebra longwings, and Julia butterflies. Moist, welldrained<br />
soil is best..................................................4” - $6.00 Gallon - $12.00<br />
NEW!! Passiflora x Incense.................................................PASSION VINE<br />
summer purple/pink 10’-15’ Zone 6-10<br />
This exotic, fast growing vine loves t<strong>he</strong> sun with its fragrant 5” lavender<br />
flowers. It begins to blooms in t<strong>he</strong> spring and continues into t<strong>he</strong> summer. In<br />
late summer a yellow fruit appears, it is edible, just not very sweet................<br />
...............................................................................4” - $6.00 Gallon - $12.00<br />
NEW!! Passiflora x Lady Margaret......................................PASSION VINE<br />
summer red 12’-15’ Zone 8-11<br />
‘Lady Margaret’ has beautiful, large raspberry red flowers with a unique<br />
white center. This vine blooms all summer long and is a great attractor for<br />
birds, bees, butterflies and hummingbirds with its sweet nectar and flowers.<br />
S<strong>he</strong> is a tender variety that is worth growing year after year for those<br />
amazing flowers.....................................................4” - $6.00 Gallon - $12.00<br />
Schizophragma hydrangea Moonlight.................... FALSE HYDRANGEA<br />
summer white 30’ Zone 6-9<br />
Lacy summer flowers on this deciduous vine look like climbing<br />
hydrangea. Heart shaped leaves with pewter mottling brightens up a shady<br />
spot. Try this vine on a brick wall or tree trunk......4” - $6.00, Gallon - $12.00<br />
Acanthopanax sieboldianus Variegatus................... FIVE LEAF ARAILIA<br />
spring greenish white 4-6’ Zone 4-8<br />
Deciduous shrub with arching stems that form an unusual rounded habit.<br />
Leaves are bordered in creamy white with a green center. Use caution<br />
w<strong>he</strong>n planting and pruning as this lovely shrub as it has small thorns along<br />
t<strong>he</strong> stems. A great plant to use for a focal point in t<strong>he</strong> shade. Leaves<br />
appear in March to April. ............. 4” - N/A, Gallon - $10.00, 3 Gallon-$24.00<br />
Acer palmatum............................................................. JAPANESE MAPLE<br />
15-25’ 10-25’ Zone 5-8<br />
Japanese maples are widely used within t<strong>he</strong> landscape and come in a<br />
variety of shapes and sizes. T<strong>he</strong> species tends to have a rounded habit<br />
and has varying colors of foliage depending upon season. Green, yellow,<br />
bronze, orange and purple are just some of t<strong>he</strong> colors seen from this<br />
magnificent tree. Limited supplies.........................4” - $5.00, Gallon - $10.00<br />
Aesculus parviflorum...................................... BOTTLEBRUSH BUCKEYE<br />
late spring white 10’ Zone 4-9<br />
A ten-foot native shrub with attractive and unusual 9” long palmate<br />
leaves that are a showy yellow color in fall. This suckering plant forms a<br />
colony. Plant in masses or as a specimen. A superb shrub for foliage effect.<br />
Tolerates all soils but poorly drained sites.......................................................<br />
................................................... 4” - N/A, Gallon - $10.00, 3 Gallon - $24.00<br />
NEW!! Asmina triloba................................................. COMMON PAW PAW<br />
late spring maroon 15’-25’ Zone 5-9<br />
T<strong>he</strong> native Paw Paw matures into a tree up to 25’ tall and wide with large<br />
1’ long green leaves that mature to a golden yellow in fall. Maroon flowers<br />
appear in spring and mature into custard yellow fruits in clusters of 2-9.<br />
W<strong>he</strong>n ripe t<strong>he</strong> fruit tastes like a creamy mixture of banana and pineapple.<br />
For best fruit production you need two to tango for this tree..Available in late<br />
summer....................................... 4” - N/A, Gallon - $10.00, 3 Gallon - $24.00<br />
Blueberries.................................................... RABBIT EYE BLUEBERRIES<br />
We carry several varieties of Rabbit Eye Blueberries and selections may<br />
vary so c<strong>he</strong>ck with t<strong>he</strong> staff for full availability. Blueberries typically arrive in<br />
spring and fall and may be available in gallon or 3 gallon sizes......................<br />
....................................................................Gallon - $9.00, 3 Gallon - $24.00<br />
(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,<br />
Width, Butterfly Plant, Hummingbird, = No Deer, = No Rabbit. Note: Variety & Cultivar names are in Italics. Common names are in all CAPS.